Golden Epiphyllum
by Gaoyang
About This Novel
This book tells the story of regime changes, politicians and warlords competing for power and intrigue in the eight years from 1916 when Yuan Shikai failed to proclaim himself emperor to 1924 when the Zhili warlords were defeated in the Second Zhili-Fengtian War. The battle between the imperial court, Zhang Xun's restoration, the Paris Peace Conference, the burning of Zhaojia Tower, the Zhi-Wan war, the Zhi-Feng war, the coup in Beijing, Puyi's departure from the palace... Detailed description of the causes and consequences of each major event. Kang Youwei, Liang Qichao, Duan Qirui, Zhang Xun, Feng Yuxiang, Wu Peifu, Zhang Zuolin... Tell the ups and downs and merits and demerits of each influential figure. "Right and wrong, success and failure turn around in vain", everything is like a golden epiphyllum, which shines for a moment and then withers.
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