Documentary Novels of the Republic of China
This documentary novel of the Republic of China takes Chongqing as the place where the story takes place. The protagonist is Zhou Xicheng, a mixed brigade of the National Protectorate Army (Guizhou Army). The content is structured around the grievances and hatreds surrounding a ship of smuggled goods.
On June 6, 1916 AD, Sichuan Governor Chen Huan declared independence. Yuan Shikai was anxious and angry, and died suddenly on his "dragon bed". The Beiyang Army was divided into three factions: Zhizhi, Anhui, and Feng. They controlled the central power and fought openly and secretly with each other, sharpening their knives. At that time, Li Yuanhong was promoted to president and Duan Qirui became prime minister.
In late June, the Beijing government appointed Cai E as the governor and governor of Sichuan, and Cai E led the Yunnan army into Sichuan.
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