The Naive Leader Chinese Drama

Title: The Naive Leader

Chinese Title: 傻儿师长 / Sha Er Shi Zhang

Broadcast Network: Tencent 

Broadcast date: 11 February 2026

Genre: War, Comedy

Director: You Xiao Jin (游晓锦)

Screenwriter: Kang Xiao Xi (康晓熙), Wei Zhen, Liao Jian

Episodes: 21

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The Naive Leader Synopsis 

The rich but naive Fan Sha'er is buried alive by his own father for raiding a grain depot. After escaping, he meets Xiu Gu and her father, who run a hotpot restaurant. Persecuted by Master Huo and guided by the mystic Xuanjizi, he accidentally joins a bandit gang. Rising to become its leader, he forms a sworn brotherhood to uphold justice. After killing Japanese invaders, his group is integrated into the formal army. Through battlefield achievements and strict discipline, including banning gambling, he eventually grows into a division commander leading troops against the Japanese.

The Naive Leader Cast

Liao Jian as FanSha'er

Li Bo Qing as Old Master Fan

Xiang Tian as Yu Zhen

Duan Xiao Wei as Xiu Gu

Huang Zhi Zhong as Officer He

Ouyang Fen Qiang as Commander Liu

Huang Pin Yuan as Commander Zhang

Liu Ya Jin as Dong Jiuguan