Popular Romance of Chinese Dynasties: Romance of the Republic of China (part 2)
by Cai Dongfan
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"The Romance of the Republic of China" records the beginning and end of major historical events such as the Revolution of 1911, Sun Yat-sen's resignation, Yuan Shikai's proclaimed emperor, Cai E's campaign against Yuan, Zhang Xun's restoration, the May Fourth Movement, Sun Yat-sen's reorganization of the Kuomintang, and other major historical events. This book tells the history from "the fifty-seventh chapter when Yunnan Province declared independence and Fengzeyuan discussed military affairs" to the "the eleventh chapter when Yi Prime Minister Xu Jin conspired to banquet to represent King Li's dissident officials". Yuan Shikai usurped power and stole the country, which aroused the indignation of the people across the country. A large number of patriots rose up and many provinces declared independence. The treasury of the Republic of China was in short supply, so the government had no choice but to borrow heavily from foreign countries, which led to foreign interference in internal affairs. The people were even more miserable. Warlords increasingly interfered in politics, causing harm to the country and making the people miserable...
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