This book tells the story of Dou Tianbao, the only son of a warlord. From childhood, he and Liang Dayuan, the younger warlord's son, were domineering and overbearing, but they parted ways due to family tragedy. His father was murdered, and his family fell into decline. Dou Tianbao, a dandy, became a street performer, but he refused to face reality. He squandered his family fortune, becoming obsessed with the courtesan Bingqing and the actress Xue Menghua. Ultimately, he was left with nothing and was taken to Daxing by his loyal servant to seek a living. Unexpectedly, he was married to the ugly woman Dajun, which frightened him so much that he fled back to Peking overnight, where he became a storyteller and opera singer on the Tianqiao Bridge, experiencing many setbacks. Liang Dayuan continued to bully others and indulge in pleasure. Meanwhile, Dou Tianbao, in his downfall, befriended Pingju opera artist Shierhong, the father and daughter of Xihe drum performers Tao'er and Xing'er, and the crosstalk artist Peng Zhonghai. Gradually, he shed his superficiality and earned respect for his talent and loyalty. He worked on the Tianqiao Bridge, outsmarted bullies, and challenged guilds.
本书内容讲述军阀独子窦天宝, 自幼与军阀幼子梁大元横行霸道, 却因家庭变故分道扬镳: 父亲被杀, 家道中落, 窦天宝从纨绔子弟沦为江湖艺人, 但仍不愿面对现实, 他挥霍家产, 痴迷青楼女子冰清与戏子雪梦华, 最终一无所有, 被忠仆窝囊带至大兴谋生。不料婚配丑女大俊, 吓得他连夜逃回北平, 投身天桥说书、唱戏, 历经坎坷。梁大元依旧仗势欺人、沉溺享乐, 窦天宝则在落魄中与评剧艺人十二红、西河大鼓父女桃儿杏儿、相声艺人彭忠海等人结缘, 逐渐褪去浮华, 以才华和义气赢得江湖尊重。他天桥撂地、智斗恶霸、对抗行会,
本书内容讲述军阀独子窦天宝, 自幼与军阀幼子梁大元横行霸道, 却因家庭变故分道扬镳: 父亲被杀, 家道中落, 窦天宝从纨绔子弟沦为江湖艺人, 但仍不愿面对现实, 他挥霍家产, 痴迷青楼女子冰清与戏子雪梦华, 最终一无所有, 被忠仆窝囊带至大兴谋生。不料婚配丑女大俊, 吓得他连夜逃回北平, 投身天桥说书、唱戏, 历经坎坷。梁大元依旧仗势欺人、沉溺享乐, 窦天宝则在落魄中与评剧艺人十二红、西河大鼓父女桃儿杏儿、相声艺人彭忠海等人结缘, 逐渐褪去浮华, 以才华和义气赢得江湖尊重。他天桥撂地、智斗恶霸、对抗行会,
