"Below the City" is the sequel to the popular novel "Precursor", which reflects the three thrilling battles between the National Revolutionary Army and the Beiyang warlord Wu Peifu during the Northern Expedition in 1926, and finally achieved the strategic goal of "attacking Wuchang directly and drinking from the Yangtze River". The novel praises the heroic and tenacious fighting spirit of the officers and soldiers of the Independent Regiment headed by Ye Ting; it truly and vividly reproduces the competition of historical figures such as Chiang Kai-shek, Wu Peifu, Tang Shengzhi, and Liu Yuchun in this great struggle; it reveals the intricate conflicts and struggles between various political forces in society; and it also describes the beautiful and touching love life of young people. The author outlines the turbulent times and depicts many lifelike characters. The book is majestic and full of ups and downs of plot. It contains both historical events that shocked China and foreign countries, as well as tenderness.
