During the Republic of China, warlords fought among themselves and the people suffered terribly. This turbulent era produced many remarkable figures. Taking the protagonist, Xu Jianzong, as its subject, the novel tells a series of entertaining stories about his life in that period. See how he handles the complicated circumstances, rising from obscurity to great wealth and high office. The story also explores changing feelings of friendship and love, as well as his attitude toward his enemies. The plot is fictional...
