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1. 101 嫁 Married to the Disabled Young Marshal 嫁给残疾少帅 Ximen Chuahua西门吹花Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted After her mother dies for no apparent reason, her father brings home a stepmother, along with two little step-siblings in tow. The house becomes a mess, and he dumps her overseas for three years. When she returns home, she's forced to take her sister's place and marry the notorious young marshal of the Yi family, a cold-blooded brute. They say he lost both legs in the war three years ago and became a cripple. She marries him in a state of dread, only to discover that he isn't a cripple at all! I 116Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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   This book is super good!

2. 102 烽 A Dream of the Pear Garden Amid the Flames of War 烽烟梨园梦 Still Remembering Sky-Blue Porcelain犹忆天青瓷Modern Romance342k WordsCompleted She is the gentle, graceful daughter of a distinguished family; he is the cold and imposing young marshal of Rongcheng. Their paths cross by chance. Captivated by that first glimpse, he pursues her relentlessly, while she keeps her distance and resists. After countless moments of push and pull, they finally acknowledge their feelings and marry. After the wedding, they are deeply devoted to each other, their lives as harmonious as music. But their happiness does not last. Japan invades China, war 151Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A captivating Republican-era novel, featuring a charismatic young marshal and a gentle heroine, weaving together romance and patriotism in a deeply moving and unforgettable story. You'll be hooked!

3. 103 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 609Reads—Score10914d adds

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   The writing style is reminiscent of Jinjiang Literature City, with delicate and beautiful prose.

4. 104 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 623Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Time travel, sweet romance

5. 105 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… 6.3kReads8.6Score36414d adds

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   This book is worth reading carefully.

6. 106 八 Us in the 1980s: Idols and First Love 八十年代的我们，偶像与初恋 Starry Words星星语话8k WordsCompleted Us in the Eighties: Idols and First Love 8Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 107 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 117Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Highly recommended! A must-read for any writer who loves this book.

8. 108 两 Crossing Between Two Worlds: 1949 两界穿梭之一九四九 Good Luck Keeps Coming好运不断Urban361k WordsOngoing Drop the pretense of being a decent person and enjoy a shameless life. Refuse to waste your energy on inner turmoil; if something’s wrong, just lose it. Rather than make yourself suffer, make life difficult for someone else. That’s Su Tianci in 2026. By chance, he transmigrates to Beiping on the eve of liberation. The booming economy of 2026 and the war-torn year of 1949: two vastly different eras lie before him. 5kReads5.8Score21614d adds

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   Zhao Chuanchen, do you know your crime?

9. 109 烽 War-Torn Romance: The Young Marshal's Contracted Mistress 烽烟为聘：少帅的契约外室 Dreaming and Soaring漫梦飞翔Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted Jiang Xinyue, the Commander's daughter, was forced to become a surrogate for her older sister. Made to sign a humiliating contract, she became Rong Qiubai, the Governor of Jiangzhong's secret mistress in the military, imprisoned in a gilded cage and cut off from the light of day. She treated him coldly; he had been plotting for a long time. He took her by force, and she was consumed by hatred and love. The warlord's young master, Zheng Hemin, her childhood sweetheart, went mad for her. He used w 852Reads—Score—14d adds

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10. 110 夺 The Stolen Jade Pendant: A Love Beyond the Bounds of a Chaotic Age 夺卿玦：乱世错缘，情深逾矩 Dreaming and Soaring漫梦飞翔Modern Romance140k WordsOngoing [Republican-era turmoil + amnesia and mistaken marriage + taking by force + a blood feud + twisted romance] [Obsessive young marshal × amnesiac daughter of a warlord] She was injured in an accident on the edge of a cliff and lost her memory. He was a young doctor who rescued her and married her. On their wedding night, beneath the red candles, her lost memories came rushing back. She learned that she was the adopted daughter of Warlord Tang, and that her childhood sweetheart, whom she regarded a 653Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 111 民 Tears of a Republican Era Hero, Half for the People and Half for a Beauty 民国英雄泪，半为苍生半美人 Dreaming and Soaring漫梦飞翔Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted I hear the flute’s plaintive tune and the xiao’s clear notes, but cannot quite make them out. Old companions from the jianghu scatter like dust. In all my life, I have shed only two lines of tears: half for the people, half for a beauty. Zheng Xiao is a brilliant military staff officer. In Jingxi City, he meets the charming and lively Yao Yudi. The daughter of a commander, Yao Yudi has been imprisoned and abused by her father for years, all while searching for a slim chance to survive. She delib 42Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 112 玉 Spring Ashes on the Jade Steps 玉阶春烬 Lin MuxiAlina林慕汐AlinaModern Romance158k WordsCompleted [Warlord’s young marshal X beautiful aristocratic heiress, equally strong couple, love grows over time] He is a newly appointed young marshal, cold-blooded and ruthless. She is a charming, delicate beauty with a cool and distant air. The two had nothing to do with each other, until a wedding brought them together and bound them in love. At their first meeting, he mistakes her for Marshal Yang’s seventh concubine. The next time they meet, she witnesses his cruel side. One day, a little maid comes 266Reads—Score10914d adds

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    Worth watching, full of a sense of destiny, not just mindless sweetness. [Top post][A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

13. 113 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. 400Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    So sweet! How can the male lead be so good?

14. 114 砸 Smash the Soy Sauce Shop, Burn the Recipes, Send the Scumbag and His Father to the Execution Ground 砸酱园烧配方，送渣男渣爹上刑场 Innocent Shoe天真无邪的鞋Modern Romance131k WordsOngoing Also known as: “Died Miserably in Her Past Life, Now Her Ex-Husband and Scumbag Father Get Their Comeuppance!” [Alternate-history Republican era x rebirth and revenge x tender secret love x domineering warlord x the ex-husband’s whole family gets their comeuppance] In her previous life, Ruan Yilin thought she was the happiest woman in the world. She single-handedly shouldered the burden of the Ruan family’s soy sauce shop, paid off her father’s gambling debts, bought flowers and jewelry for her —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Rebirth in the Republican era, a revenge story featuring a female protagonist.

15. 115 敢 Daring to Borrow the Bright Moon from the Green Mountains 敢向青山借明月 Emperor Tangtang汤汤大帝Modern Romance114k WordsOngoing [Alternate Republican-era setting + marriage first, love later + two formidable leads] A money-loving little blind woman who plays dumb × a cold-faced warlord who is calculating but deeply devoted After her family is destroyed, Lin Jingshu pretends to be blind to survive, playing music on the street with her eyes fixed only on the coins she needs to get by. Shen Yanqing, a cold, calculating warlord with a powerful army at his command, takes in a little blind woman for a monthly allowance of tw 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead dotes on the female lead

16. 116 夜 Nightingale 夜鹂 The Dinghan Empire That Loves Pancakes爱吃松饼的鼎汉帝国Urban853k WordsOngoing Espionage in the War of Resistance “When loyalty becomes a crime and betrayal becomes a means of survival, who can hold on to their humanity in a world gone mad?” An epic tale of espionage that blends transmigration, suspense, and devotion to country and family. It uncovers the darkest corners of wartime Shanghai and follows a soul torn apart by fate as it grows from a pawn into the player moving the pieces. In the twenty-sixth year of the Republic, late autumn draped Shanghai’s sky in a sickly 1.6kReads—Score10614d adds

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    It contains the helplessness of ordinary people, as well as their patriotism.

17. 117 大 The Bizarre Murder at the Roadside Inn 大车店诡异命案 The Typing Laborer Jun Dong码字民工君东Mystery186k WordsCompleted Bizarre murders, men and women in turbulent times, tangled love and hate, and the legend of the resistance. During the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo, on the northern Manchurian frontier, stood a mountain called Big Butt Mountain. Two semicircular peaks joined together, and the locals were plainspoken: they named things exactly as they looked. For forty li in every direction, it was the only horse-cart inn around: the Big Butt Mountain Inn. Men and women shared the big northeastern kang beds 406Reads—Score10014d adds

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    During the Republican era, in the inns of northern Manchuria, behind the lives lost lay national and personal grievances. There was no question of right or wrong, only a fight to the death.

18. 118 胭 The Rouge Cage 胭脂囚笼 Osmanthus Murmurs Under the Moon月下桂语Modern Romance414k WordsCompleted The Jiang family’s spoiled young lady has returned from studying abroad. She’s Shanghai’s number-one troublemaker, dazzlingly beautiful and captivating without even realizing it. The renowned young marshal of the Eastern District, Shen Jin, is ordered into an arranged marriage. With a cold expression, he says, “I’m not interested in you.” Her red lips curl into a smile. She rises onto her toes and leans close to his ear, her breath fragrant as an orchid. “What a coincidence. I’m not interested i 215Reads—Score10714d adds

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    I had to bring out this book; the female lead is absolutely gorgeous.

19. 119 西 A Romance in the Northwest 西北恋 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Historical181k WordsCompleted In the twenty-sixth year of the Republic of China (1937), Japanese invaders trampled China beneath their boots, leaving the land shattered. Tianshui, a strategic city in the northwest, was also overshadowed by both the threat of war and a severe drought. Newlywed peasant girl Qiuping tearfully bids farewell to her husband Mang'er, whose full name is Chen Tiemang, as he is drafted into the army. On a hill above the dry Wei River and parched land stretching for miles, her “brown tears” become the 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Excellent article from the Republican era!

20. 120 少 Young Marshal, Stop Flirting. I Just Want to Escape 少帅别撩，我只想逃 A Sip of Autumn浅饮秋Ancient Romance141k WordsCompleted Lin Qingwu transmigrated into a novel she had just finished reading, becoming its heroine, who shared her name. She wanted to defy fate and change her destiny, but still ended up crossing paths with the mad young marshal from the book! 69Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 121 民 Snatching Treasures in Republican-Era China: From the Start, I Steal Leng Qingqiu 民国捡漏，开局截胡冷清秋 Yan Tang Huang闫唐荒Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing Antique appraisal and treasure hunting + TV and film fan fiction + multiple heroines + portable space + fighting Japanese invaders. In the turbulent years of the late Qing and early Republic, China is impoverished and weak, surrounded by foreign powers while its people suffer in misery. Antique appraiser Lu Xiuyuan arrives through transmigration with a portable space, makes a name for himself in the antiques trade, and rides boldly into the world of beautiful women. He seizes a hundred tons o 40.7kReads7.3Score3.8k14d adds

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    A time-travel novel set in the Republican era. The protagonist starts as a young shop assistant, then steals hundreds of tons of gold and becomes a warlord. He has many concubines and a portable space.

22. 122 纸 A Glamorous Waiter’s Rise to Power, Conquering Shanghai 纸醉金迷侍应生，逆袭横扫上海滩 I Am a Quiet Pebble我是安静的鹅卵石Urban692k WordsCompleted Shanghai in a time of turmoil, with an unconventional tale of espionage and resistance against Japan. Wei Tianhao transmigrates to the Republic of China era with a billion rolls of toilet paper and takes a job as a waiter at the Jindongkai Song and Dance Hall in Shanghai. Before long, the dance hall manager seduces him and makes him her lover. Soon, female agents from foreign consulates are flocking to his side. Most outrageous of all, he actually trades toilet paper for a Japanese female spy~~ 212Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Light novel, an alternative Republican era setting, light and smooth reading, suitable for leisure reading.

23. 123 李 Li Ergou and the Landlord’s Women 李二狗和地主家的女人们 Cat Winter Melon猫冬瓜Urban1.8M WordsOngoing (Good news! The comic drama adapted from this novel, The Courtyard of War, is now online. Check it out!) Li Ergou is a penniless nobody who happens to enter a landlord’s manor. Through a twist of fate, he becomes its steward and gets caught up in a number of stories with the landlord’s women. After the landlord dies, Li Ergou becomes the manor’s de facto master. He actively supports land reform, leads everyone in fighting the Japanese invaders and rooting out traitors, and throws his support beh 40kReads8.2Score2.4k14d adds

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    Humorous and witty stories set in the Republican era that help relieve stress 😎

24. 124 厉 Jointly Written by Vengeful Ghosts: Young Marshal, Please Keep Your Wife in Line! 厉鬼联名：少帅！管管你太太吧！ Zi Ning Qing Qian紫凝清浅Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted [A wildly obsessive, money-loving female Taoist master × a charming, clingy, iron-blooded young marshal|Two powerful leads|Supernatural romance|Marriage first, love later|Pure wish fulfillment, no angst] In her previous life, she was China's greatest Taoist master, who fought demons and vanquished ghosts with ruthless decisiveness. In this life, she opens her eyes only to find her second uncle drugging her and stuffing her into a coffin to be wed to a ghost. Normally, a wealthy young woman shove —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist, Shangguan Lanxin, is forced into a ghost marriage as a sacrifice at the beginning of the story. Fortunately, she awakens the power of a celestial master. Later, she uses her strength to earn money and saves Huangfu Shuochuan. The two make a pact to work together to break the formation and find the traitor, but they fall into danger due to a shared curse.

25. 125 镜 Tea Fragrance on Jingling Ridge 镜岭茶香 Shanyanxi Xiaoxiaosheng剡溪笑笑生Urban119k WordsOngoing A new story is here! You’re welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Here it comes, here it comes, the Republic of China is here!

26. 126 一 Pear Blossoms in Bloom 一树棠梨花开 Pavilion Master Xiyun兮沄阁主Modern Romance162k WordsCompleted For seven years of war, she kept watch over a flowering tree, waiting for someone who would never return. Across thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, he passed through smoke and death to honor a promise left unfulfilled. That spring, “the flowering pear tree bloomed, its beauty captivating the city; willow fluff danced in the spring breeze.” Beneath blossoms white as snow, their eyes met, and each was struck by the other’s beauty. The beauty of mountains and rivers could not rival the gen 45Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I wish I'd discovered this book sooner! I only found out after rereading the author's "Where the Pine Trees Sway" that she also wrote romance novels set in the Republican era. The author's writing style is excellent; she's a low-key person with superb writing skills and depth. This book, "A Tree of Pear Blossoms," is practically an epic drama. Based on true historical materials from 1936 to 1948, it tells the story of a young lady from a scholarly family who falls in love at first sight with a combat pilot under a pear tree in the depths of spring. When war breaks out, she moves three times for love, telling a little-known yet extremely romantic love story amidst the flames of war. Until her husband is shot down by enemy plane and disappears for seven years, she waits for him under the pear tree for seven years. It pays tribute to the heroes of war and is deeply moving by their unwavering love. If you like this kind of story, you can read it. This novel has depth, so those who prefer fast-paced stories should proceed with caution.

27. 127 民 Republican-Era China: From Ruthless Bandit to King of Assassins 民国之从悍匪到杀手之王 Great Snow of the Gengshen Year庚申大雪Urban1.9M WordsCompleted This book is complete, so feel free to dive in. The author's new book, A Republic-Era Diviner Who Sends the Japanese Devils to Their Graves: I'm a Professional, is also available. Come check it out! In a bandit stronghold in the three northeastern provinces, the bandit king Wang Laoliu, known as the Iron King of Hell, starts out as a notorious outlaw who robs Japanese devils. He fights his way across half of China and gradually rises to become the King of Nanyang. Unlike traditional War of Resis 20.3kReads8.3Score1.7k14d adds

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    Northeastern bandits, roaming the country, employing assassinations, espionage, and power struggles—they defy all logic! A completed 1.92 Million-word novel, a lifesaver for those looking for something to read! [Fear][Angry][Shocked][Sending Hearts][Fear][Laughing and Crying]

28. 128 顾 Gu Yizhong Is Reborn Before the Events of The Lone Boat 顾易中重生在孤舟剧情之前 Not Iced Tea不是冰红茶Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Gu Yizhong is reborn in 1936. The original A Lone Boat begins in June 1941, but this story starts with his rescue of Lin Shujuan in Hong Kong in early 1939. Since the timeline has changed dramatically, much of the plot will have to be newly created. Your support is greatly appreciated. To make the story’s progression as plausible as possible, feel free to share your theories about what happens next in the discussion area, preferably with sound reasoning. I hope to work together with fellow fans 549Reads8.1Score10214d adds
29. 129 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 18Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A cheongsam outlines the spirit of a chaotic world, where romance and national affairs are intertwined with helplessness. Women of the old era hid their love, hate, and timidity, but walked out their own stubbornness in turbulent times. Beneath the cheongsam, there are souls that refuse to yield.

30. 130 清 The Cool Fourth Young Lady: Beautiful Days, Yet What Can I Do? 清冷四小姐：良辰美景奈何天 Ginger Brown Sugar Water ya生姜红糖水yaModern Romance321k WordsCompleted In the Shanghai of the Republic of China, the storm clouds gathered. A family bargain and a fateful marriage contract forcibly bound Song Shujin, the aloof and quiet young lady of the Song family, to Xie Liangchen, a ruthless and cold-blooded warlord. After their marriage, he made one thing clear to Song Shujin: “You don’t need to worry. I, Xie Liangchen, kneel to only one ancestor, and I’ll take only one wife: you.” She was the only one he had ever loved, the only one he would protect. She fel 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Super good! Chinese people don't lie to Chinese people! [Original novel fan][Added to bookshelf][Already wanting it]

31. 131 战 War God Possessed: I Transmigrated to 1937 to Fight the Japanese 战神附体：穿越到1937打鬼子 Cold Hands, Normal Pulse手冰凉脉正常Urban1.4M WordsOngoing “As long as Hunanese remain, China will never fall!” During the eight years of resistance against Japan, the Nationalist government conscripted about 14 million people nationwide. Hunan contributed nearly 2.1 million, or 15% of the total. More than 600,000 Hunanese soldiers on the front lines were killed, wounded, or went missing. About 300,000 were killed, accounting for one-quarter of all Nationalist soldiers killed on the front lines, the highest death toll of any province. Over the eight yea 3.4kReads5.9Score22514d adds

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    A 9.9 Rating is needed to even consider it worth reading, and it takes multiple readings to be considered a good book. Are people's tastes this picky these days? Has anyone read these books? What score would you give them? [Admiration][Cool][Cool][Making a face][Shy][What][Admiration][Making a face]

32. 132 抗 War of Resistance: Sending a Japanese Major to Meet Amaterasu from the Start 抗战：开局送鬼子少佐见天照大神 Cold Hands, Normal Pulse手冰凉脉正常Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Lao Ma, an armored corps veteran, is caught in a temporal mishap and transmigrates to 1941, a year engulfed in war, landing right in the middle of a Japanese encirclement. Gunfire erupts all around him as the enemy’s footsteps and battle cries close in. Stranded in an unfamiliar era without the modern armored equipment he knows, he has only his past combat experience and a soldier’s iron will. In this desperate fight for survival, Lao Ma begins an unknown journey of resistance. 7.3kReads8.7Score64114d adds
33. 133 铁 Iron-Blooded War of Resistance: The Spoiled Quartermaster Awakens a Divine Machine 铁血抗战：纨绔军需官觉醒神机 The Colors of Songcheng Fireworks宋城烟火色Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [“War of Resistance, 1937” + “Divine Machine System” + “Hardcore War Against Japan” + “Burma-Yunnan Front”] Every inch of land is soaked in blood! Antique shop owner Chu Yun transmigrates into Chen Jiaju, a quartermaster in the 69th Provisional Division. Though born a spoiled rich boy, he raises a force and joins the main battlefield of the war against Japan. Fighting alongside troops from all walks of life, they pit their flesh and blood against the Japanese army to the bitter end, turning ever 4.4kReads6.4Score31414d adds
34. 134 宗 My Sect Ordered Me to Marry, So I Activated an Infinite Exchange System 宗门强令娶妻，激活无限兑换系统 Cold Hands, Normal Pulse手冰凉脉正常Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [“Good-for-nothing’s comeback” + “System exchange” + “Marriage and growth” + “Play the pig to eat the tiger”] The sect orders an old man in his seventies to take a wife, and he activates the Marriage and Longevity System! A different kind of System, a different kind of thrill! While everyone else has to grovel to survive and grow, the protagonist insists on fighting back, soaring through the skies on his sword. Immortality is no longer a dream. 3.6kReads6.4Score34114d adds
35. 135 开 From the Start, I Drew a Barren Field: I Rise by Slaying Insects 开局抽到废田：我靠杀虫逆袭宗门 Cold Hands, Normal Pulse手冰凉脉正常Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Cautious cultivation + farming + earning spirit stones + no System + no harem]. Important things bear repeating: this is a cautious cultivation story, a farming story, and the protagonist is the sort who will keep hiding and playing it safe until the end of time. If that's not your thing, please don't click in. The heavens collapse, countless realms sink into ruin, and all living beings are but ants swept along by the tides. Even the Supreme Immortal Emperor cannot escape the fate of being cons 2.7kReads—Score22514d adds
36. 136 稻 When the Rice Flowers Bloom 稻香花开 Liu Ningduochang刘宁多昌Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted The novel follows the hardships endured by farmers in two villages in Xiangnan County, Dongyuantun and Da’ai Village, from the Republican era through the founding of the People’s Republic of China and on through the people’s commune system, the Cultural Revolution, the household responsibility system, and the Reform and Opening-Up period. The villagers endure one hardship after another and witness the changing times. The protagonists, Zhang Yiping and Zhou Xueyun, are forced to leave school beca 233Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    A realistic portrayal of rural life during the Republican era

37. 137 民 The Ethnic Alchemist 民族炼金术士 Bright Moon Ten Thousand Miles Away万里明月Modern Romance105k WordsCompleted When international gold prices surged by more than 70% in 2025, surpassing U.S. Treasury bonds for the first time in 30 years to become the world's leading reserve asset held by central banks, the real-world rush to “hoard gold in troubled times” echoed the battle over gold in this novel. Amid geopolitical upheaval and the restructuring of the monetary system, gold's value as a safe haven is once again in demand. Yet The Nation's Alchemist had already revealed the truth in its story: what people 68Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I absolutely love the Republican era style! Amidst the chaos and turmoil of Shanghai, extraordinary skills determine destiny! In the midst of the Republican era's upheaval, with its broken land and national catastrophe, "The National Alchemist" emerges! Amidst the power struggles, the pursuit of wealth, and the allure of beautiful women, he uses his extraordinary skills to defy fate, uphold national righteousness, and protect his beloved. With its retro Republican-era feel and passionate struggle, this story begins in the Year of the Horse—witness how a hero of a chaotic world writes his legend!

38. 138 晋 Tales of Jincheng 晋城往事 Meow Meow Fish喵喵鱼76k WordsCompleted Tales of Jincheng 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A romance set in the Republican era: a young marshal and a poor girl, true love and redemption.

39. 139 关 The Guanshan Saber 关山刀 Yearning for Yaoshan尧山眷恋Historical86k WordsCompleted On the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month, the Kitchen God ascended to Heaven. Yan Feilong's father did not come home. Three days later, his mother was found dead in the village temple, a wound in her stomach. The twelve-year-old boy slipped a chipped knife into his clothes and walked into the salt flats, looking for a man: tall and thin, with a mole on his chin. He found him. Three strikes. One for his father, one for his mother, and the last so he could go on living. His revenge was d 46Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No romance, no cultivation, no fantasy, no cheat codes—just the story of a swordsman from Guanzhong.

40. 140 民 Snow Falls in the Republican Era, but No One Returns 民国落雪，不见归人 Doudou from Starry Sky Pavilion星空阁的兜兜Marriage & Romance16k WordsCompleted Snow Falls in the Republic of China Era, but No One Returns 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The cheongsam depicts the spirit of a chaotic world, where romance and national affairs are intertwined with helplessness. Women of the old era concealed their love, hate, and timidity, yet forged their own unique stubbornness amidst turbulent times. Beneath the cheongsam lay souls that refused to yield.

41. 141 他 Someone Else's Beloved? The Commander Will Still Take Her by Force 他人挚爱？督军照样强娶豪夺 Zhou Yichui周一吹Modern Romance455k WordsCompleted (Male stand-in, possessive pursuit, forced love, intense push and pull, powerful man bows his head, two strong leads, both devoted to each other) Transmigrated into a warlord-ravaged era, Ruan Xiaoxiao only wants to keep her head down and survive. But disaster strikes: her comrade is framed and thrown into the police station. With nowhere else to turn, she has no choice but to humble herself and beg Huo Yunting, the governor of three provinces, who holds the power of life and death. Everyone s 2.7kReads—Score22414d adds

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    Different Republican Era Literature

42. 142 在 After Becoming a Rich Woman in the Republic of China, I Caught the Eye of a Rowdy Soldier 在民国卷成富婆后，被军痞盯上了 Zhou Yichui周一吹Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted (Republican-era setting, military marriage, one-on-one, both pure) Fourth Young Master Huo Mingyuan is a flirtatious, carefree man. He dotes on cats and dogs, keeps crickets, frequents dance halls and brothels, gambles, sponsors celebrities and opera stars, and keeps mistresses. He's a typical playboy in the Northwest Army, all appetite and no ability. Even on his wedding day, his family had to drag him away from a crowd of women in an opera house and force him into wedding clothes to go through 473Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 143 老 The Con Artists’ Guild: Tales of the Old Guard 老千门之千门旧事 I Want a Bowl of Braised Pork Rice我要一碗卤肉饭Historical330k WordsCompleted In those days, the world aboveboard was run by the government, merchant guilds, and the military. Beneath the surface lay an underworld order: The Three Teachings set the rules, the Nine Sects roamed the land, the Thousand Gates set their traps, and the Eight Generals wielded their blades. A young man was drawn into the game by a con on the snowy plains of the Northeast. He witnessed the Thousand Gates and Eight Generals firsthand at the docks of Tianjin, and eventually became a man who could se 146Reads—Score11114d adds

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    I've recently become completely captivated by this kind of Republican-era martial arts novel. The story doesn't just feature the overt government, chambers of commerce, and army; it also exposes a hidden, clandestine order of the underworld. The protagonist is forced into a scheme in the snowy Northeast, then travels to the Tianjin docks, witnessing the various methods of the Eight Martial Arts Masters, and gradually navigating the chaotic Southwest. Watching a young man grow from being deeply entangled in a trap to slowly learning how to strategize is truly fascinating. 🔥

44. 144 双 Two Transmigrators’ Road Through the Great Ming 双穿大明之路见不平 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Historical265k WordsOngoing Su Tianci, a modern-day wage slave in 2026, was getting a foot massage at Red Romance when, for no apparent reason, he transmigrated to the war-torn Ming dynasty. Things were hellish from the start, but luckily, he could actually return to 2026! Two vastly different eras now lay before him. 507Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is Chen Hualiu, who ranked second.

45. 145 穿 Transmigrating to the Southern Song to Become the Iron Sword Hero 穿越南宋成为铁剑大侠 Bright Moon Ten Thousand Miles Away万里明月Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the Southern Song dynasty and became Yang Yunxiao, a descendant of Yang Zaixing! As the nation falls and families are torn apart, Wen Tianxiang raises an army against the Yuan, Jia Sidao wreaks havoc at court, and the Xuanming Sect stirs in the shadows. I endure humiliation at Wudang for over a decade, while Daoist Chongxu secretly teaches me martial arts. With the Xuanyuan Sword, I face the Xuanming Sword, righteousness overcoming evil; with the Primordial Chaos True Art, I c 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Choose your starting point in the Republican era! Liu Hanyan, Chu Qingjue, Su Ningshuang, Shen Luoyan, Su Manqing… each one a beauty of unparalleled allure, the choice is yours! On one side, there's the martial arts world of the Southern Song Dynasty, a time of fierce battles, chivalrous deeds, and the use of divination and the Five Elements to crush opponents and save the court from peril; on the other, there's the chaotic and turbulent Republican era, a time of national catastrophe, where gold, power, and beautiful women reign supreme. Watch as you defy fate amidst the treacherous currents! A double dose of excitement, double the fun, a must-read for the Year of the Horse!

46. 146 民 Li Ying in Republican-Era China: Winning Big, Again and Again 民国李赢：大赢特赢 Divine Crane神鹤之神Historical329k WordsCompleted A veteran player arrives in Guangwaizhou in 1928. He builds himself back up, grows stronger, sweeps all opposition aside, and becomes himself again! Years later, on the planet Shuilingling, Li Ying, head of state of the only superpower, takes the stage at the Human Federation conference and delivers a masterclass in victory studies. “From the year I set out from Guangwaizhou, I began winning big, again and again... Wherever our conference and army went, the people welcomed us wholeheartedly. It 626Reads—Score10614d adds

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    Republic of China, Republic of China [eating melon]

47. 147 卡 Card Battle 卡战 The Hardworking Rabbit-Cow奋斗的兔子牛Urban913k WordsOngoing This is the story of a reborn man who enters a world of cards, uses them to fight back against the invaders, and kills the Japanese devils. No System, no over-the-top heroics, just an ensemble cast and a story full of passion and brutality. The opening is a little heartbreaking, enough to bring tears to your eyes. As the story unfolds, it gets tighter, more gripping, and more exciting. - When he opens his eyes, Long Sheng sees the enemy trying to kill him. A Dragon Nation soldier dies alongside 181Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    This is a card-based, weapon-based war novel about fighting Japanese invaders. It's not a system-based, fantasy story, but rather an ensemble piece with both heart-wrenching and exhilarating moments, a thrilling tale of group battles against the Japanese. The beginning is a bit angsty, even tear-jerking, but the plot becomes increasingly exciting and captivating as it unfolds.

48. 148 民 From the Start of the Republic, I Applied to the First Class at Whampoa: I'm from Fenghua 民国开局报考黄埔一期我是奉化人 I Eat Beef with Cilantro我吃牛肉加香菜Urban517k WordsCompleted [Main Battlefield + First Class of Whampoa + No System + No Fighting Among Ourselves] If you're here for the War of Resistance, start reading from Chapter 43. The earlier chapters cover Whampoa and Eastern Europe. Liu Bin looks back on the century of humiliation in the history of the Rabbit nation. To make up for the regrets of history, he'll set foot in Whampoa's first class and rewrite what happened in places like Shanghai and Nanjing. It all starts now, in Fenghua. What does it matter if y 114Reads5.9Score—14d adds

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    That must be this book.

49. 149 1 1927 Shanghai: Facing the Old-Era Evil Gods 1927魔都：直面民国旧日邪神 Qiqi's Stories奇奇故事Male-Channel Fanfiction717k WordsOngoing I transmigrate to the Shanghai slums of 1927 and, from the start, stumble upon a sacrifice to an evil god! Fishmen howl, whispers eat away at the soul. This Republic of China is nothing like the history books: the ancient Cthulhu gods are reviving amid the chaos, refugees are becoming their followers, warlords worship evil gods, and the foreign concessions conceal an abyss! Luckily, I bind myself to the ancient Record of Exorcism. It lets me decipher blasphemous symbols, dispel low-level horrors 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ghost Stories from the Republican Era, very good.

50. 150 我 Bandit King of Changbai Mountain: Fortified Against the Japanese 我在长白山当匪王：碉堡拒倭 Moonlit Wanderer in the Dust尘中月客Urban773k WordsCompleted Lin Feng, a special forces soldier calibrating a sniper rifle on the southwestern border, nodded off and woke up as the bandit chief of Eagle Beak Cliff in Changbai Mountain! In the snow, Japanese light machine guns were shredding their cover. With the savory aroma of self-heating rations still lingering in his nostrils, he had only one thought: use modern special forces tactics to lead his brothers and reclaim every inch of lost land! 19Reads6.0Score—14d adds

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