Republican-Era Warlord Stories 民国军阀类

1. 1 王 Wang Jiujin and the Marshal’s Woman 王九金和大帅的女人 Mountain Fresh山地鲜Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Republican-Era Power Fantasy] [Multiple Heroines] [High-Octane Action] A modern young chef accidentally transmigrates to the Republic of China era and stumbles into the treacherous Marshal's mansion. In a moment of crisis, he steps forward to save the marshal. Through a twist of fate, he masters an unparalleled, mystical secret manual, shedding his mortal limitations and revealing his brilliance. He quells internal strife within the mansion, hunts down traitors and scoundrels beyond its walls, 26kReads7.6Score1.9kShelves

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   A super enjoyable and satisfying novel set in the Republican era.

2. 2 念 The Male Guard of Nian Ci An 念慈庵的男护院 Mountain Fresh山地鲜Urban440k WordsOngoing [Multiple Female Leads] Enter at Your Own Risk if You Mind [Treasure Hunt] [Jade Maiden Heart Sutra] [Bizarre Curiosities] [Fighting the Japanese] Nian Ci An is a nunnery that accepts only young widows. Wang Erniu's woman, Chun Xing, was sent inside. In a fit of rage, he joined the nunnery's guard force, just so he could stay close to her. Who could have guessed that once you enter the convent, you find yourself in a bottomless sea of trouble! The mayor's concubine asks him to deliver a letter, 1.6kReads8.6Score117Shelves

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   Republican Era multi-female protagonist wish-fulfillment novel

3. 3 我 I'm a Warlord in Another World 我在异世界当军阀 Southward Guide指南风Historical1.6M WordsCompleted My new book, The Mercenary’s Path, is now available: the final venture of an office drone with no System. Office drone Qi Ran is violently apprehended by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. To make up for their mistake, the two secretly send him to a parallel world in another universe. Now that the symmetry of time has been broken, what kind of storm can Qi Ran, this butterfly, stir up in another world? This is the best of times, and the worst of times. This is an age of rival powers: bandit armies equipped 597Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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   Highly recommend this one! It's a Republican-era warlord novel! It features time travel, a system, a character development system, a plot-driven narrative, and a slow burn! The beginning is humorous, and the later parts are exciting and engaging! The male lead isn't a brainless character; the content is fresh, intricately woven, and it's not a single-female lead story. There are female characters, including actresses, TV drama characters, and beauties from the Republican era!

4. 4 穿 After I Transmigrated as the Northern Marshal, the Northern Army Went on a Rampage! 穿越北帅后，北军杀疯了！ Little Cabbage Treasure小白菜宝Urban1.0M WordsCompleted A special forces soldier transmigrates into the Northern Marshal of a parallel world, commanding 300,000 troops from the start. The divided northern frontier, the warlords of the Southern Command eyeing him hungrily, and the ever-encroaching Bear and Chicken make this a hellish campaign. P.S. Someone once read my novel and won second prize in a lottery: 500,000. Another person commented below my novel, and his long-lost maternal uncle, the city's richest man, found him. He said his son had just 9.2kReads6.5Score374Shelves

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   This book is good, it's engaging, and it's full of passion!

5. 5 督 The Warlord’s Wife Knows Just How to Flirt 督军夫人好会撩 Miss Little Cafe小馆姐姐Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted Lin Wan, a top-tier star in the modern era, transmigrates into the Republican era as the spoiled, vulgar, gambling-addicted wife of Governor-General Huo Hengxu. From the start, the governor-general wants a divorce. The once-reckless, good-for-nothing wife transforms in spectacular fashion, becoming clever and perceptive and astonishing everyone. She wins the handsome man’s heart. After an accident sends her back to the modern era, she is torn between two worlds: her modern homeland on one side 612Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Traveling back to the Republic of China era to find a husband

6. 6 1 1912: Sweep Through a Chaotic Era with My Arsenal 1912：我靠军火库横扫乱世 Break the Horse, Raise the Spear, Pacify the World破马长枪平天下Urban946k WordsOngoing Late Qing dynasty, the third year of Xuantong, Rong County, Sichuan. Gunfire echoes across the land. A world in turmoil is coming, and the nation is on the brink of collapse. Chen Feng, a soldier in the Jiaolong Special Operations Assault Team, opens his eyes to find that he has transmigrated into this turbulent era, where human life is worth less than grass. Bandits run rampant within the country, and mutinous soldiers burn and slaughter. The Qing court is corrupt, while foreign powers circle l 19.3kReads6.7Score1kShelves

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   Looking for a book to read! A Republican-era warlord novel where the protagonist is a time traveler. It doesn't drastically alter history; instead, it uses a modern perspective to plan and train troops, gradually building up from a local power base. It includes political intrigue, warfare, and territorial expansion, with a steady pace and avoiding a simplistic feel. [Top Post][Top Post][Masterpiece by QueShi][Masterpiece by QueShi][Masterpiece by QueShi]

7. 7 一 Like Autumn at First Sight: The Young Marshal's Cool, Delicate Wife 一顾如秋：少帅的清冷娇妻 Shan Ji Ji 5山己几5Modern Romance432k WordsCompleted [Long-Game Pursuit + Seven-Year Age Gap + Both Chaste + The Hero Has Loved Her for Years] [Republican Era] He was the Gu family’s only son, the young marshal of Jiangbei with an army at his command. She was the daughter of an ordinary Jiangbei family. Their social standings could not have been farther apart. He had loved her since they were children, but she seemed to have forgotten all their childhood memories. When he learned that she already loved someone else, he nearly went mad. He used eve 2.2kReads8.2Score149Shelves

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   It's really good, the writing is great, and it's a novel about a young marshal who is very devoted to his wife!

8. 8 军 Warlord: Transmigrating as the Empire's Young Marshal, I Begin My Rise to Power 军阀：穿越帝国少帅称霸从此开始 Xiao Ai Is a Cat小艾是只猫Historical621k WordsOngoing Alternate history, Northeast China, warlords, reborn, struggle for supremacy, System, political intrigue, multiple women, killing, war, human nature, weapons, maps, expansion, young marshal, empire, farming, development, rise to power. If you don't like it, please don't flame. A soul from the 21st century arrives in an alternate world on the eve of World War II. With the nation shattered but its mountains and rivers still standing, he has no choice but to use a thunderous hand to bring an end to 4.4kReads—Score200Shelves
9. 9 穆 Marshal Mu’s Mysterious Wife 穆少帅的神秘夫人 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted Set in the Republican era, this is an alternate history with its own unique world. The plot revolves around three nations and their three warlord rulers in Jiangnan, Jiangzhong, and Jiangbei. The three great warlord families have guarded their respective territories for generations. The Mu family of Jiangzhong is the most powerful, and has long sought to annex Jiangnan and Jiangbei and unify the land. Between Mu Chengyu and Chen Jingshu, the gulf is more than a difference in status. It is also t 5.1kReads7.4Score270Shelves

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   This is a story of forced marriage during the Republican era, featuring a powerful warlord as the male lead and a beautiful merchant's daughter as the female lead. They have a childhood sweetheart, but she falls for him at first sight after he kindly saves her. He uses his power to force her to stay by his side. The female lead appears docile but is actually very independent and secretly plots to leave him. Her childhood sweetheart appears and tries to take her away, but the warlord discovers their scheme and imprisons him. To save him, the female lead agrees to give birth to his child in exchange for her life.

10. 10 专 Spoiled Only by Him! The Little Money Lover Who Accidentally Flirted with the Young Marshal 专宠！错撩少帅的小财迷 A Stretch of Clear River一片晴川Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted [Alternate-Republican-era setting + A shrewd, devoted, domineering young marshal who spoils his wife + A beautiful, money-loving, funny, clear-headed heroine + Sweet romance + Both leads are chaste + The hero is faithful] Republican era Qian Niannian only happened to save the young marshal’s fiancée and earn a little “rescue fee” on the side, yet somehow became Murong Sheng’s sworn enemy. His fiancée was one thing, but how dare this woman take his family heirloom? He cut off her nightclub’s sour 133Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Look at this! It's super good! 🥰 The young marshal forcefully takes her away.

11. 11 民 Republican Era: The Young Marshal's Wife Is Dangerous and Alluring 民国：少帅夫人危险又迷人 Meng Ge梦舸Modern Romance377k WordsCompleted There’s no such thing as a chance encounter or love at first sight. It’s all the result of someone’s carefully laid plans... [Marriage First, Love Later + Two Strong Leads + Each with Their Own Agenda + Both Inexperienced in Love + One-on-One] Also known as: “After My Childhood Sweetheart Broke Off Our Engagement, I Turned Around and Married the Young Marshal” [The author is letting loose and writing whatever comes to mind. Feel free to read it casually. Having fun is what matters most, so don’t 226Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A blood-red romance, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead believes she forced the male lead into marriage, but little does she know that there was no chance encounter, only a carefully planned scheme. [Republican Era Romance + Strong Couple + Marriage of Convenience + Hidden Motives] The male lead is a young warlord, and the female lead is a business school graduate who has returned from studying abroad. Both are independent thinkers with a strong sense of national responsibility, not driven by romance. Their relationship is intensely intertwined, with both seemingly successful individuals struggling in difficult circumstances. The story features a complete career and personal growth arc, a mutual redemption, and the realization of their shared ideals of saving the nation.

12. 12 初 Arriving in Bright Sword, the System Urges Me to Repay a Debt of Gratitude 初到亮剑，系统催我去报恩 Flowers Bloom and Flowers Fade花开又花谢Urban2.6M WordsCompleted [Arms Dealer System + War of Resistance + Arsenal + Spycraft + Logistics + Behind-the-Scenes] What's the biggest thing in Bright Sword that left fans feeling it could have been better? Sun Desheng: “Regimental Commander, using Tiger tanks to take out those Japanese tin-can tanks is so satisfying. Shame we've got so few.” Li Yunlong: “No rush. Use these for now. Another 200 are already on the way.” Zhang Dabiao: “Regimental Commander, my First Battalion is nearly 5,000 men now. We can't fit any m 28.1kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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    I recommend two books: one is a completed novel of over 2.6 million words, rated 9.1, with over 1200 chapters—a very enjoyable read. The other is a currently updating novel of 1.2 million words. The protagonist sells weapons to the Eighth Route Army and incidentally helps the base area develop its industry. Sun Desheng: Regimental Commander, using Tiger tanks to fight those Japanese mini-tanks is really satisfying, but the numbers are a bit small. Li Yunlong: No rush, use them for now; another 200 are already on their way. Zhang Dabiao: Regimental Commander, my battalion is almost 5000 men; any more and we won't have room. Li Yunlong: Dabiao, a corps is still a regiment; the higher-ups don't give us official ranks, so there's nothing I can do. Wang Xikui: I just killed a Japanese major general; what's the reward? Li Yunlong: Only a major general? A bit low rank. The reward is half a jin of sweet potato liquor. Chu Yunfei: Brother Yunlong, what do you think about us joining forces to attack Taiyuan? Li Yunlong: Brother Yunfei, after we take this territory, we need to clarify beforehand who gets it. I, Old Li, am not going to interfere.

13. 13 亮 Bright Sword: Following Kong Guoyin, I Build the Strongest Military Industry 亮剑：追随孔过瘾，打造最强军工 Flowers Bloom and Flowers Fade花开又花谢Urban2.5M WordsCompleted [Military production + War of Resistance + Special operations + No female lead + Li Yunlong + Independent Regiment] While on a mission, Kong Hao is ambushed by spies from Sakura Country and unexpectedly transmigrates to the turbulent years of the War of Resistance. The land is overrun, and the people are slaughtered. A Chinese man from the future vows to defy the odds and lessen his people's suffering. Short on heavy artillery? He builds a devastating spigot mortar. Worried about enemy planes ru 16.2kReads8.3Score921Shelves
14. 14 小 A Soldier Transmigrates to 1852: The Rise of a Nation 小兵穿越1852之民族崛起 Shaking Xuanyuan震轩辕Historical773k WordsCompleted A new historical novel about transmigrating to a parallel timeline. No tropes, no System. See how a soldier from the future transmigrates through time, turns the tide, and rejuvenates China. We welcome you to give it a read. 49Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Both of these are worth watching.

15. 15 甲 The Sino-Japanese War of 1894: The Rise of the Far East 甲午风云之远东崛起 Shaking Xuanyuan震轩辕Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Yue Tian, a PhD in military machinery, transmigrates to the First Sino-Japanese War of 1894–1895 and becomes a vanguard soldier protecting the nation. Using his knowledge from the future, he takes control of the lands beyond the Shanhai Pass, establishes a republic, unifies the country, and helps the nation rise as a great power in the Far East. 10.6kReads7.7Score479Shelves
16. 16 民 Zhang Zongchang, Warlord of the Republican Era 民国枭雄张宗昌 Lone Bladesman in the Endless Yellow Sands黄沙漫漫断刀客Urban1.3M WordsCompleted General Zhang Zongchang, “The Fortune of a Lifetime Begins with Beiyang” That snowy night, I swung my fists alongside the Russian bastards, and blood splattered across the Vladivostok docks. They called me a mad dog. I just laughed. They didn’t understand: in this dog-eat-dog world, only the cruelest survive. With a hundred Mauser rifles in my arms, I led a band of desperados aboard a battered ship bound for home. The Shanghai military governor wanted to recruit me? A Zhili clique general wanted 3kReads7.3Score193Shelves

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    The true founders of the Beiyang Army, a good article.

17. 17 帝 The Twilight of the Empire and the Dawn of the Republic 帝国的黄昏与民国的序幕 Lone Bladesman in the Endless Yellow Sands黄沙漫漫断刀客Historical1.3M WordsCompleted In the endgame that was late Qing China, some wanted to become emperor themselves, some wanted to overthrow the emperor, some wanted to restore the monarchy, and others secretly colluded with the foreign powers. Meanwhile, along the railway lines in the north, imperialist armies had already planted explosives. When the man at the helm fell, it was not only jackals that came rushing in, but also poisonous snakes lurking in the shadows. 74Reads7.0Score—Shelves
18. 18 少 The Young Marshal Gets Jealous Every Day 2: The Madam Is Back at a Crime Scene 少帅每天都在吃醋2：夫人又去命案现场了 Bashun八寻Modern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted [Exclusive premiere, 24 hours ahead of other platforms] [Non-members can claim two chapters daily; members can read ahead up to the latest update] A female forensic doctor who transmigrates to the Republican era after dying unjustly, an ambitious and dashing director in the military police, and a shocking massacre that rocks Shuncheng all become entangled in an extraordinary case spanning twenty years. See how the forensic doctor navigates the power struggles of the wealthy elite and joins force 109Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    I liked the first one because it had a bit of suspense.

19. 19 军 The Warlord's Cherished Bride: Marshal, Come Here! 军阀权宠：大帅，你过来！ Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance708k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name, The Marshal, Come Here, is now streaming] In the years of the Republic, war and chaos swept the land, and each warlord ruled his own territory. The day Su City fell, Qiao Wan was treated like a piece of cargo and offered to the new ruler of the three northwestern provinces. They said Ninth Master Ji was cold-blooded and ruthless, and that he had caused the deaths of three wives. He was a man cursed by fate. Ji Shiyan strolled out from beneath the hanging-flower 9.4kReads9.4Score996Shelves
20. 20 少 Young Marshal, Your Wife Has Run Away Again 少帅你老婆又跑了 Ming Yao明药Modern Romance5.4M WordsCompleted “My wife is a country girl. She doesn’t know anything about fashion, so don’t bully her!” the Young Marshal declared. The socialites and noble ladies whom the Young Marshal’s wife had completely overshadowed wanted to cry: Who was bullying whom, exactly? The Young Marshal added, “My wife is gentle and quiet. She doesn’t know anything about Chinese medicine or marksmanship!” The patients cured by his wife and the enemies she’d shot dead wondered: Young Marshal, are you blind? “My wife is tend 16.7kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
21. 21 偏 The Possessive Big Shot Is Jealous Again 偏执大佬又醋了 Baibai Buyu百百不于Modern Romance802k WordsCompleted Before she was reborn, Shen Enxi turned away from her tall, handsome, powerful husband and ended up dead without a whole body. After she was reborn, Shen Enxi finally understood that the man she had feared all her life was the one who would rather give up his own life than let her come to harm in this turbulent world. In this life, she still goes weak in the knees whenever she sees her husband... Everyone thinks she's a pushover, but she can turn around and poison you until your legs buckle as y 1.7kReads9.0Score193Shelves
22. 22 一 One Meeting with This Lord, and a Lifetime of Peace 一遇斯君，一世苡安 Clear Skies After Rain, Green Gardenia初霁青栀Modern Romance447k WordsCompleted In the seventeenth year of the Republic, three powers stand in uneasy balance in the north, while undercurrents swirl beneath the surface. Young Marshal Pei Sijun has no desire to fight for supremacy. He only wants to uncover the truth about his father’s death and the death of his closest friend, Su Qingyan. Doctor Su Yi'an wants nothing to do with the world beyond her door. All she wants is to preserve the peace of that little corner of Qingzhu Lane. A set of missing blueprints for a modern can 106Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is not a wish-fulfillment story. There are no cheat codes, no time travel, and no spatial abilities. Qingzhu Lane was defended with lives on the line, and the blueprints were obtained through desperate searches. Everyone was carrying the burden, even when they couldn't bear it anymore. Cold-faced young marshal Pei Sijun × physician Su Yi'an. He took up the Pei family army at fifteen, and she upheld the Ji'an Hall at nineteen. They met amidst the flames of war and stayed together in the chaos of the world. There was no push-and-pull of "I'm doing this for your own good," and he never held back when it was time to speak up. The supporting characters are not mere tools. Fu Chenyu isn't evil for the sake of being evil, and Gu Yanci isn't a rival for the sake of being a rival in love. Everyone has their own agenda, and everyone wants to live. Even the smiling peddler at the alley entrance has a day when he can't bear it anymore. A Republican era story. Completed/Ongoing. Don't read it as a wish-fulfillment story, nor as a tragic one. It simply tells the story of a group of people, how they endured, how they survived, and how they held onto what they couldn't let go of in a chaotic world.

23. 23 女 Disguised as a Man: The Young Warlord Storms the Green Gang 女扮男装：军阀少帅勇闯青帮 Full Moon Su满月苏Two Female Leads220k WordsCompleted “Strong female lead + dual female leads + angst + ensemble cast” An alternate Republic of China era, a fantastical world A warlord’s young marshal, second in power only to The Outcast, and the famed cross-dressing beauty known as “Young Master” in the bustling foreign concessions, is stripped of her position overnight. Misunderstood and estranged from her father, the president, at odds with her elder brother, drawing guns on her Green Gang comrades, and, at that very moment, abandoned by the per 106Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A young marshal disguised as a man helps his father win the presidency, only to be deposed! Super good! It has all the elements of the Republic of China era.

24. 24 和 After Divorcing His Political Marriage Bride, the Warlord Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 和亲夫人离婚后，督军哭红眼 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + Nurturing Romance + Age Gap] [Overbearing, Brooding Young Marshal VS Spoiled Young Madam] After her elder sister dies unexpectedly, Shen Ruowei, the youngest daughter of the Southeastern Marshal, is forced to marry Feng Hezhi, the Southwestern Young Marshal, as a bride in a political alliance. The empire he wants to conquer is the homeland she wants to protect. As warlords battle and flames of war spread, which matters more: the land or the woman he loves? Shen Ruowei: “I 4.4kReads6.9Score269Shelves

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    A romance novel set in the Republican era, featuring a powerful man who bows down to love.

25. 25 抗 War of Resistance: Slaying Enemies Like Bright Sword, I Am the Warlord King 抗战：亮剑杀敌，我是军阀之王 Chi Hua池花Urban2.6M WordsOngoing [Drawing Sword + Warlords + Republic of China Era + Military Industry + Patriotism] He transmigrates to the nineteenth year of the Republic of China and becomes one of the Fengtian warlords. With the strongest enemy-killing System, he earns limitless rewards for every enemy he kills! Ding-dong! Kill three thousand Japanese soldiers, and receive ten thousand Barrett rifles! Ding-dong! Wipe out eight thousand warlord lackeys, and receive ten thousand mortars! In these chaotic times, Xu Tianlu 64Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    This novel is absolutely thrilling! It tells the story of a domineering warlord. Brothers and sisters, don't miss it! You won't be able to put it down once you start reading!

26. 26 军 Warlord: King of War 军阀：战争之王 Web Novel Newbie网文小咖Historical555k WordsCompleted War is a form of human interaction. Han Feng unexpectedly transmigrates to another world, the New Empire, where he becomes the son of a military governor who commands three provinces. He also gains World Nuclear Peace, which lets him exchange prestige points for any weapons and resources he wants. See how he leads his men through these chaotic times, saves the Xia Dynasty from collapse, and builds a vast empire. 108Reads9.1Score—Shelves
27. 27 少 The Young Marshal's Substitute Bride Is Wild and Sweet 少帅的替嫁新娘野又甜 Feng Qing Ning风青柠Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Domestic intrigue + miracle doctor + play the fool to catch the tiger + substitute marriage + sweet romance + fictional Republican-era setting) He is a young warlord with power over the region, the living King of Hell feared by everyone in Beicheng, yet he is afflicted with a deadly poison no one can cure. They say he is ruthless, cold, and cruel, a patricidal, fratricidal killer, and a short-lived man who despises women. She is a helpless girl with neither power nor influence, a lowborn daught 4.2kReads7.7Score396Shelves
28. 28 抗 War of Resistance: Sign In for 100,000 Artillerymen and Become a Warlord 抗战：签到十万炮兵，成军阀之王 Construction Site Queen工地一姐Urban172k WordsOngoing [Warlords of the Republic of China + building an independent power + characters from Bright Sword + artillery god Yang Zhihua + Snow Leopard’s Zhou Weiguo] After transmigrating into the world of Bright Sword, he had three choices from the start. He gained a reinforced special operations battalion and activated the God-Tier Choice System. As long as he kept making choices, he would earn rewards! Ding-dong! Congratulations, Host, you’ve captured Ping’an County! Reward: 100 Tiger tanks! Ding-dong! 62Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 抗 War of Resistance: The Beiyang Young Marshal, Only Son of a Warlord 抗战：北洋少帅，我是军阀独子 The Universe's Greatest Salted Fish宇宙无敌大咸鱼Urban991k WordsOngoing Yu Xiangqian accidentally transmigrates to 1927 and becomes the legitimate son of the Old Marshal, as well as Little Six’s brother. To change the humiliating history of losing national territory without firing a shot, and to let the people of China stand tall, Yu Xiangqian activates the Ultimate Enemy-Slaying System. Every enemy he kills earns him unlimited rewards! Ding-dong! Con 3Reads5.3Score—Shelves
30. 30 民 A Warlord's Life in Republican-Era China 民国之军阀生涯 Stars Among Ants蝼蚁星辰Urban1.1M WordsCompleted A modern military doctor transmigrates to 1922 and suddenly finds himself the leader of a bandit stronghold. With the Three Eastern Provinces divided among various warlords and the War of Resistance against Japan looming, what can he do? Of course, seize territory from the warlords and fight the Japanese invaders to the death! Snatch supplies, fight for territory, carry out assassinations, and deal with traitors! In his spare time, he even visits the Soviet Union, Korea, and Japan, building an i 2.6kReads6.6Score104Shelves
31. 31 民 The Republican Era: The Rise of the Warlords 民国风云之，军阀崛起 Qi Shuai of Fengdu丰都的齐帅Urban265k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 15Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 32 修 Restoring Time, Just to Meet You 修复时光，只为遇见你 Yu Yanzhi虞砚知Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted [Two equally strong leads + both transmigrate + pure sweetness + love for their country and people] She is a modern student of cultural relic restoration; he is a warlord in Republican-era Shanghai. When she transmigrates, she becomes the wife promised to him when he was a child. They weather the chaos of war together, always understanding and supporting each other. There’s more to her identity than meets the eye. He risks his life to protect her, and when everything is finally settled, he follo 156Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist is a military governor in Shanghai, and the female protagonist is a modern-day art restorer who travels from another time. They are attracted to each other, get married first, and fall in love. Their daily life is a mix of career pursuits and sweet moments.

33. 33 春 Deep Spring Haze 春烟重 Ming Zhong明中Modern Romance131k WordsCompleted Yu Silan dreamed of a young man with striking features, of beautiful mountains and rivers beneath clear green skies, and of peaceful, unhurried days. When she awoke, she discovered that the world outside her dream was piled with bones, that the splendor of youth had withered in a grim reality, and that the one she loved would never meet her again. All their longing and passion scattered amid a life of hardship. Fate bound them across three lifetimes. One lifetime to repay it. 8Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 34 醉 Drunk in the Young Marshal’s Arms 醉卧少帅怀 An Nuan Nuan安暖暖Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted He is a formidable young marshal, strikingly handsome and powerful enough to reach the heavens. He is the man every wealthy young woman in Jincheng wants to marry, yet he refuses to take a wife or concubine. The rumor, well, is that he suffers from a private affliction. Hearing it, the dignified eldest daughter of the Mu family laughs so hard she can barely stand. But pride comes before a fall: the very next day, the young marshal shows up at her door and declares that he wants to marry her. She 374Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    These are all ones I've seen before and thought were pretty good. ① Each of the young marshals has found a romantic partner. ②My best friend got involved with two terrifying men.

35. 35 卷 Lost in the Pages, Unaware of the Years 卷中不知年 Fifteen十五Modern Romance651k WordsCompleted The pampered eldest daughter of the Bai family, raised in the Bai residence, was first betrayed by the childhood sweetheart of the Lu family’s commander. Then her marshal father died, leaving Bai Qingling with no choice but to turn to the adjutant, Yan Lou, for help. How much did Yan Lou spoil her? Whenever the foreign trading company got something new, he brought it all home. She glanced at a stray cat on the roadside, and the next day, several purebred Persian cats appeared at home. People sai 54Reads7.6Score—Shelves
36. 36 民 The Gentleman of the Republic 民国的先生 Starry Words星星语话Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The plot is reasonable, with no System. An ordinary person transmigrates to the Republican era. I hope readers can find a touch of Republican-era charm here. The narration is grounded, with no exaggeration whatsoever… 6.5kReads8.6Score380Shelves

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    Take a look at this one!

37. 37 军 The Warlord's Ninth Concubine 军阀家的九姨太 Just in Time for 710恰逢710Modern Romance81k WordsCompleted [Republic era + tragic romance + white moonlight + love and hatred + household intrigue + faked death] [Older, cold, domineering warlord × seemingly innocent Ninth Concubine] Nanjing has a bustling commercial street, and on that street stands the most respectable Governor's Residence, home to the famous Northern warlord, Governor Huo. Governor Huo became famous for his nine outstanding military victories ten years ago, and ten years later, his nine concubines kept his banner flying high. And I, 754Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A retired special forces soldier transmigrates into the body of a soldier during the warlord era. Using his precognitive abilities, he gradually gathers defeated troops, builds an anti-Japanese force, and ultimately becomes the strongest warlord and the ironclad anti-Japanese army.

38. 38 民 The Second Young Lady of the Republic 民国二小姐 Witch En'en魔女恩恩Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted During the Republican era, China's four great warlords are locked in a fierce conflict. The carefree Second Miss Xia is forced to flee north at the risk of her life after her father is defeated and killed and their home is besieged. She seeks help from Gu, deputy commander of the Northeastern Army and her future brother-in-law. Thus begins her long struggle to survive. Once on the Northeastern warlord's turf, she discovers that things are far more complicated than she imagined. Warlord rivalries 60Reads8.9Score—Shelves
39. 39 最 The Strongest Warlord: Turning Defeated Soldiers into an Iron Army Against Japan 最强军阀，由溃兵打造成抗日铁军 Zombies Love Eating Children丧尸爱吃小孩Urban2.0M WordsOngoing Ye Qingshan, a retired special forces soldier, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Songhu battlefield during the War of Resistance Against Japan. Starting by rallying scattered, defeated soldiers, he uses his knowledge of the future to build an ironclad army against the Japanese, one step at a time. 1.2kReads9.3Score179Shelves
40. 40 旧 The Spirit Hidden Beneath an Old Qipao 旧旗袍下藏风骨 Doudou from Starry Sky Pavilion星空阁的兜兜11k WordsCompleted A Backbone Beneath the Old Qipao 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    We admire the elegance of the talented men and beautiful women of the Republic of China era, but we overlook the helplessness they faced in that time. Every story is a microcosm of the insignificant individuals in a great era.

41. 41 黔 Old Tales of Qianzhou: The Young Marshal's Kept Man 黔州旧事，少帅禁脔 Yun Heyue云合岳Ancient Romance688k WordsCompleted In the chaotic Republic of China, warlords fought one another for power. Born a boy and considered an ill omen, he struggled to survive, unwanted by both his adoptive family and his birth parents. When he was fifteen, he found a two-year-old girl, and she became his only glimmer of warmth in those turbulent times. What they thought was a meeting that would save them both ultimately became a shackle and a cage. He nurtured her, helping her grow strong and giving her wings to fly, yet refused to l 254Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Check out this book, 4,000 words updated daily, a brand new book.

42. 42 未 The Unknown Meaning of a Gentle Breeze 未知清风意 The Other One另一位Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted The most famous girl on this street was Shen Weizhi, and the most famous young master in this neighborhood was Gu Wei. Later, Shen Weizhi was still the most famous girl, but no one ever mentioned the name “Gu Wei” again. “This is a chaotic age. Anyone can be a hero.” 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Nice,.!

43. 43 落 Sorrow Written in Ink 落墨殇 Simo Ran思墨染Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted [In Republican-era stories, nine out of ten end in heartbreak] Su Moran and Chu Luochen fell in love at first sight and were devoted to each other. They had hoped to spend the rest of their lives together in peace, but Qiu Yuze’s mad obsession with Moran and Mohan’s possessive, resentful love for Luochen ultimately tore the two apart, leaving them separated by life and death and lovesick to the point of illness. Moran lived her whole life holding on to the memory of Luochen. She treasured the 598Reads—Score109Shelves

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    The writing style is reminiscent of Jinjiang Literature City, with delicate details; it's incredibly enjoyable and highly recommended.

44. 44 秋 On an Autumn Night, I Found My Way Home 秋夜知归途 Zhufeng珠风Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted In an age torn apart by war, she is sold into a warlord’s household at just seventeen. By a twist of fate, she meets the young marshal Pei Che... and is drawn into the heart of the maelstrom. When she learns that the people closest to her were responsible for selling her, she is devastated. She cuts ties with them and never looks back. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Spy drama, both male and female leads are strong

45. 45 民 The Republic's Greatest Actor Is Still Playing a Saint Today 民国第一演技派，今天也在装圣人 White Clouds Perch on the Tip of the Brush白云栖笔端Urban713k WordsCompleted For eighteen years, Shen Yu has been overshadowed by his genius older brother. He's long been used to being the family scapegoat, passing his days chasing roosters and dogs, lying flat and taking the mockery. Then transmigrator Yu Chen forcibly takes over his body, using his face to invent things and play the saint. Suddenly, he's the whole family's darling, and even his biased parents can't stop praising him. But good times don't last. The transmigrator leaves, saddling him with a pharmaceuti 197Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is quite interesting.

46. 46 雪 Xue Wutong 雪梧桐 Xun Bai荀柏710k WordsCompleted [Republican-era ensemble cast + love of country + two powerful leads + older man/younger woman + sweet romance + pursuit of love + powerful man bows his head + heartbreaking angst + bad ending] In the Republican era, Nanjing was home to two renowned romantics. I do not believe in Buddha, but I would kneel at every temple in Nanjing if only Heaven would give me back my wife. Zhou Qingshi, courtesy name Changyu, was the eldest son and eldest grandson of the Zhou family, and ninth in birth order. 374Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Love in the chaos of the warlord era of the Republic of China

47. 47 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book and Started Farming and Studying in a Warlord's Household 穿书后，我在军阀后院种田学习 Immortal White Crane白鹤仙Modern Romance780k WordsCompleted Jiang Jiangjiang was an utterly ordinary countryside lifestyle video blogger. After graduating from college, she returned to her home in a remote mountain village, where she raised cats, grew vegetables, cooked, and filmed videos to earn a little money. Apart from that, she liked reading novels. Who could have guessed that she'd wake up inside the melodramatic novel A Rose in Troubled Times, a tale as sappy as Love Deeply? She'd even become Jiang Xiyue, a cannon-fodder character who wasn't impor 3.5kReads8.7Score239Shelves
48. 48 女 Disguised as a Man: Second Young Master, Please Marry Me 女扮男装：二少，求嫁 Moon Lover恋月儿Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted She accepts a mission to transmigrate to the Tang Dynasty, but is ambushed and unexpectedly finds her soul transported to an alternate realm, where she becomes the “legitimate son” of a shipping merchant, disguised as a man. Her father favors others, her mother is weak, and her younger sister is timid. Meanwhile, her alluring stepmother watches like a predator, while her half-siblings openly bully and humiliate her. For her family’s sake, she plays the pig to eat the tiger, fighting for power an 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Book 1: It was very heartwarming and made me feel very comfortable. Book 2: The open ending of "Death of Nine" is actually quite good.

49. 49 乱 Love in a Chaotic Era: Young Marshal, Your Wife Wants a Divorce 乱世婚宠：少帅，夫人要退婚 Mu Yi Xiaoxiao木易萧萧Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted My half-sister sent me a message, asking me to catch her in the act. In a cramped wardrobe, a man whispered in my ear, “That position looks pretty good. Shall we try it too?” Hiding from his pursuers, the powerful young marshal took refuge in a wardrobe at an inn. He never expected to be trapped with a woman, watching a steamy scene unfold. Worst of all, he tried to flirt with her, only to have her flirt back! P.S. Before meeting Gu Wan, Huo Xizhou thought, “Women are soft, timid, delicate, and 674Reads8.4Score100Shelves
50. 50 烽 Opium Blossoms Amid the Flames of War: The Young Marshal's Financial Queen 烽烟罂华：少帅的金融女王 Hermit of Xiangshan Creek香山溪客Modern Romance285k WordsCompleted “Was it a past life, or the same dream?” The male and female leads transmigrate at the same time and eventually return to their own era. A wonderful tale blending mystery, political intrigue, and romance. [Transmigration + two equally powerful leads + both leads are pure + business warfare in the Republic of China era + past and present lives + substitute romance] Top-tier star Ye Lihua transmigrates to the Republic of China era and becomes Ye Qingying, the queen of finance. Even more shocking, 30Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    It's so beautiful and sweet, I can't stop watching!

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