In 1937, during the Second Sino-Japanese War, Lieutenant Colonel Xie Jin Yuan (Du Chun) leads 452 young officers and soldiers of the 88th Division in a desperate last stand at the Sihang Warehouse against the overwhelming Japanese army. Facing nearly 20,000 enemy troops, these brave soldiers know their mission is hopeless but choose to fight with extraordinary courage. For four critical days, they resist the relentless Japanese assault, buying crucial time for the rest of the Chinese army to retreat. Though they ultimately lose the battle, their heroic sacrifice becomes a powerful symbol of resistance and national pride. This remarkable true story showcases the extraordinary bravery of soldiers who chose honor and duty over certain defeat. "The Eight Hundred" is a 2020 historical war film directed by Guan Hu that commemorates these unsung heroes of the Chinese resistance.

In 3rd-century China, Sima Yi (Wu Xiu Bo) serves as a trusted advisor to Cao Wei ruler Cao Pi (Li Chen), alongside his intelligent wife Zhang Chun Hua (Liu Tao). As rival states Shu Han and Eastern Wu plot war, Cao Pi's son ascends to the throne and seeks Sima Yi's counsel. When the young emperor falls critically ill, he names a young adopted heir and appoints Sima Yi and general Cao Shuang (Du Yi Heng) as joint regents, setting the stage for a fierce power struggle. Their conflicting visions for governing the Cao Wei state create tension that threatens the dynasty's future. As political intrigue unfolds, Sima Yi strategically positions himself to potentially establish a more powerful ruling dynasty. This is a 2017 Chinese historical drama directed by Zhang Yong Xin, based on the real-life events of Sima Yi, who lived from 179 to 251 AD.

In the late 2nd Century AD China, Sima Yi (Wu Xiu Bo), born to a government official's family, demonstrates extraordinary intelligence from a young age. He rises through local government ranks and marries the clever Zhang Chun Hua (Liu Tao) during the turbulent final days of the Eastern Han Dynasty. As war erupts between warlords, Sima Yi catches the attention of a powerful leader and becomes crucial to the political landscape. After the warlord's death, his son Cao Pi (Li Chen) seeks Sima Yi's strategic assistance in a power struggle to succeed his father. Cao Pi ultimately aims to topple Emperor Xian and establish a new national government. Together, they navigate complex political intrigue and battle for control, with Sima Yi's brilliant mind serving as a key instrument in their ambitious plans. This historical drama chronicles the real-life events of Sima Yi, a pivotal figure who lived from 179 to 251 AD and played a significant role in reshaping Chinese political history. "The Advisors Alliance" is a 2017 Chinese historical drama directed by Zhang Yong Xin.