A Book That's Already the 65th Book

Gaoda Niu, an overworked corporate drone, finds himself in the Republic of China in 1915, as the doomed stand-in for a warlord!

The real warlord is afraid to die, so he makes Gaoda Niu play the fake.

Everyone is waiting for him to get blown sky-high!

But then, with a deafening blast, the real warlord is gone!

And Gaoda Niu becomes the only warlord in the region!

[You've taken over the warlord's estate and gained eight peerlessly beautiful concubines!]

[You've awakened modern knowledge, astonishing the Third Concubine, who's returned from studying abroad!]

[You've put your business acumen to work, winning the unwavering devotion of the Fifth Concubine, who runs the chamber of commerce!]

[You've shown an iron fist, terrifying soldiers, bandits, and marauders alike, and earning the sworn loyalty of the Seventh Concubine, a peerless warrior!]

[You've proposed a plan to build a nation, attracting countless talented patriots and earning a reputation as a wise ruler in troubled times!]

First Concubine (a gentle, refined lady): My husband, I'll take care of things at home. You can focus on conquering the land in peace.

Third Concubine (a progressive student): Gaoda Niu, your ideas are even more advanced than mine! This is what a new China should be!

Fifth Concubine (a queen of business): My money is the Commander's money, and my life is his, too!

Eighth Concubine (a peerless opera star): In this performance of Farewell My Concubine, I sing only for the Commander!

Years later, when Gaoda Niu stands atop the world, eight peerlessly beautiful women with power over all the land stand behind him.