Republican-Era Warlords!!! A Powerful Male Lead!! 民国！军阀！！男主有权！民国军阀文！！

1. 751 欲 So Wild! The Mad Warlord Won't Let Go, and My Life Takes Off 欲！被疯批督军缠上，人生开挂 Star of Summer夏之星Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted [Alternate-history Republican era + seven-year age gap + obsessive and unhinged] She was an experimental subject, code-named 898, created in another world through technological asexual reproduction. When a genetic defect was discovered, she was ordered to be ruthlessly destroyed. To stay alive, she broke into a research lab developing a new transmigration System and was transported to another era, the Republican period. In this world, she has a new identity: Tao Xuemu, the daughter of a wealthy 199Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   The male lead is powerful and influential, a warlord with immense power; everyone fears and respects him, but his strength is formidable. People both fear, respect, and love him. The female lead is an experimental subject who is reincarnated into the Republican era; she is stunningly beautiful, and the story is a sweet and heartwarming tale of two pure and innocent characters. It's a very good read, definitely not to be missed! [Drooling emoji]

2. 752 超 A Transcendent Empire Begins with Overthrowing the Qing 超时空帝国从篡清开始 Daidai Is Daydreaming呆呆在发呆Male-Channel Fanfiction441k WordsOngoing [Red Alert + Myriad Worlds + movies + climbing the tech tree + laying low] In 1898, an ancient empire in the Far East is beset by internal strife and foreign threats. The arrival of a young man changes the course of the great powers' partitioning of the country. Business tycoon Xu: “I think one pound should be enough to buy your assets.” Hydra Xu: “We need to sink our roots deep, absorb nutrients, and for every head they cut off, grow two more.” Iron Father Xu: “We will teach them with iron and 184Reads6.5Score—14d adds
3. 753 阿 Ah Q Doesn’t Pound Rice, He Pounds Warlords 阿Q不捣米，捣军阀 Laozi and Qiangzi老子与强子Historical449k WordsOngoing Following the advice of others System + power fantasy + warlord conflicts in the Republic of China After transmigrating into Ah Q, he obtains a System that rewards him for taking advice. As long as he follows other people’s suggestions, he can get all kinds of treasure chests. He takes the old man at the Earth God’s shrine’s advice and stops gambling, earning two Mauser pistols. He follows Qijin’s advice and goes to congratulate Zhao the Patriarch, earning a set of Seven-Inch Fist techniques. He 19Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   Warlord type, just pure bliss! [Upvote][Upvote][Upvote]

4. 754 开 From the Start, I Inherited an Arms Company: Trading with the First Emperor 开局继承军火公司：与始皇帝交易 Zhao Zilong, Charging In and Out Seven Times七进七出赵子龙Urban192k WordsCompleted Yan Mingguang transmigrated to a parallel world, inherited an arms company on the verge of bankruptcy, and obtained a Time-Space Trading System. “Old Zheng, what do you think of this 150-millimeter howitzer? It’s a real bargain! Not 99,999 taels of gold, just 9,999. One shot, and ten thousand men won’t stand a chance!” “Old Che, I hear the Xiongnu have been getting pretty heated lately. Want to buy some Maxim machine guns to cool them down?” “Old Li, I heard about the Treaty of the Wei River. Th 1kReads8.4Score10114d adds

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   I was planning to recommend ten books, but after searching, I could only find these few good ones. There are two or three more that are already completed, but I can't find them. Oh well, by the way, you can check the author's bookshelf on his page for the third edition. He listed two books there, one is this one, and the other is a warlord book, which is also quite good.

5. 755 亮 Selling Arms in World War II with Sparking 亮剑我在二战卖军火 Special Moves on Repeat大招连发Urban434k WordsOngoing [A power fantasy with a System, delivering thrills from start to finish] Combat, nothing but combat, wall-to-wall fighting, and all kinds of ways to kill the Japanese. Be patient and keep reading. The longer you stick with it, the more satisfying it gets. Li Yunlong: “Lao Wang, you’re the brother I never had, from another father and mother. I’m counting on you for my gear!” Ding Wei: “My brother’s brother is my brother, too! Lao Wang, I’m counting on you for my gear as well!” Kong Jie: “My broth 288Reads8.6Score—14d adds
6. 756 1 The Great Empire of 1910: Rebellion from the Start 1910大帝国：开局就造反 123 You123游Historical1.1M WordsCompleted An invincible naval fleet, beginning at the South Sea Garrison in 1910. This is another world whose technology is roughly comparable to that of the nineteenth century. The protagonist, Gan Xuanzhu, transmigrates there and starts out on an overseas island of the Great Cang Dynasty. With the System at his disposal, he builds an initial fleet in the tiny territory of the South Sea. After defeating the Great Cang Dynasty's eastern island nation of Chongying in two naval battles, the garrison gradu 3.8kReads7.7Score15114d adds
7. 757 军 Warlord: Raising a Young Marshal 军阀：从少帅开始养成 Always by the Green LampA青灯常伴AHistorical809k WordsOngoing [Republic of China era + struggle for supremacy + resistance against Japan] When the Old Marshal and the Young Marshal hand over power, the era of the Young Marshal and Zhang Tingyu begins. Zhang Tingyu is unquestionably the second-generation Young Marshal. Their chapter is about to be written: they will drive out the invaders, restore China, and make the ancient Eastern nation stand tall before the world once again. This time, they will let their fists do the talking. 38Reads6.8Score—14d adds
8. 758 崛 Rise of 1820 崛起1820 The Potatoes Are Ready土豆熟了Historical842k WordsCompleted Every rabbit has a dream of building a great nation. Starting from the desolate Ningguta, they go on to dominate the world and enter the interstellar age. The unlocking of the genetic lock leads the Yanhuang people to the legendary continent of Taiyuan. This is the story of how the protagonist, Song Xiao, leads the Yanhuang people from Earth into the stars, into the path of cultivation, and onward to a higher civilization. This is a historical and cultivation novel. If you don't like cultivation 62Reads8.2Score—14d adds
9. 759 军 A Warlord Rises: Laying Low Until I Become a Great Power 军阀崛起：慢慢苟成列强 After the Wind and Rain风雨过后Urban660k WordsCompleted [Strategy and tactics + weapons and equipment + weak golden finger + multiple women + Cao thief + slow burn] This is a true military novel, focused on sound logic rather than cheap thrills. The protagonist's strategies and tactics are based on the actual capabilities of his weapons and equipment. There's no mindless steamrolling, and army organization is adjusted flexibly to suit the equipment and the conditions of each battlefield. Most people don't understand the relationship between army orga 21Reads8.4Score—14d adds
10. 760 抗 War of Resistance: As Marshal Zhang's Legitimate Son, I Unite the Beiyang Warlords 抗战：张大帅嫡子我统一北洋军阀 Summer of Midsummer仲夏之夏Urban668k WordsOngoing Li Xiangming transmigrated to the warlord-ridden Republic of China, becoming the marshal's legitimate son. He originally wanted to be a carefree playboy, but Little Six adopted a policy of nonresistance, letting enemy troops run rampant across the Northeast. The people were in mortal danger, and the country's territory was gradually falling into enemy hands. Furious, Li Xiangming se 898Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 761 民 Republican Era: From the Start, I Had a Stunning Pair of Twins, and I Ruled the Chaotic Era 民国：开局绝美双胞胎，纵横乱世 Candied Hawthorn冰糖葫芦Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Synopsis: [Warlord + tycoon + sweet romance + Republican-era setting + devoted husband + doting dad + brotherhood + wish fulfillment + passionate action + ruthless decisiveness + single heroine] The world’s fortunes shift from unity to division, and from division back to unity. The jianghu isn’t about fighting and killing. It’s about the ways of the world. In his previous life, Zhao He was just a poor loser with no parents, no support, and a life of poverty and misery. In this life, Zhao He tran 50Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    The most explosive book [fear][fear] The first warlord with an army of 800,000 ☀☀☀ Watch me for 33333 minutes! The only one on the entire internet, Chinese people don't lie to Chinese people 🌲🌲🌲 He is a young warlord who transmigrated from another world. He has a powerful system, signs in every day to receive the best supplies and the most advanced weapons, and cultivates a powerful army to protect himself and...

12. 762 街 Turn Left at the Street Corner, Find a Republic-Era College Girl 街头左转，捡到民国女大学生 Turbid Wine for the Dusty World浊酒喂风尘Urban347k WordsCompleted (One heroine + sweet romance + everyday love story) Don't go outside on snowy days! Don't go outside on snowy days! Don't go outside on snowy days! They say important things three times! Otherwise, you'll find a college girl from the Republican era on the street... 1.1kReads8.6Score10814d adds

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    A series of stories set in the Republican era. 🍃① The protagonist transmigrates to the Republican era at the beginning of the story, where he begins a different life. 💐② The protagonist wakes up to find the outside world drastically changed, and he has actually arrived in the Republican era.

13. 763 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5k14d adds
14. 764 抗 A Spy Behind Enemy Lines 抗战之潜伏者 Sword Qi剑气Urban1.2M WordsCompleted In 1938, Lin Fei, an underground Communist Party operative who had been quietly lying low in Dancheng, a small city on the northeastern frontier, encountered a fellow underground operative codenamed “Deep Blue” while investigating the bizarre murder of a Japanese second lieutenant. The two joined forces and plotted to eliminate Gao Qiao, the chief of the police affairs section. They also obtained from Gao Qiao the plans for a secret Japanese military operation, helping the Anti-Japanese United A 297Reads6.7Score11214d adds
15. 765 双 A Double Transmigration: From Peddler to King of Shanghai in Republican-Era China 双穿民国从卖货郎开始称霸上海滩 Freshwater Flow淡水流水Historical179k WordsOngoing He graduated from college with dual degrees in finance and law, yet couldn’t find a job. He delivered food and ran a street stall, working himself to the bone, but both attempts ended in failure. He’d barely had a few peaceful days lying around when his father, all the way off in Baboon Continent, gave him a dressing-down and sent him to help his grandfather run a convenience store. One dull day, while taking inventory, a blue light suddenly appeared, opening the door to a double-crossing journe 127Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This story features two time-travel adventures to Shanghai during the Republic of China era. It's not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel, but it's quite enjoyable! Later in the story, the protagonist will influence both the military and political circles, put pressure on foreign powers, and ultimately achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation – a magnificent and epic time-travel dream.

16. 766 回 Back to 1929: Saving the Nation by Taking the Long Way Around 回到1929我曲线救国 Master of Plot Holes挖坑能手Urban1.0M WordsOngoing Lu Chen transmigrates to a parallel-world version of the Republic of China and becomes a rich second-generation heir. His eldest brother is a brigade commander, while his second brother has joined the Bolsheviks. What is he supposed to do? He can only choose another path to help his country. 1.7kReads7.7Score10014d adds

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    ✨①The male protagonist starts out as a rich second-generation heir, and he bombards the Black Dragon Society, a small-time gang, and runs away to the United States to build his own factory, invest in banks, develop pharmaceuticals, and form a special forces unit. In the United States, who dares to mess with the male protagonist? He and his men will immediately set up mortars.

17. 767 指 Bite Marks on Her Fingertips 指尖咬痕 The Crow Sees a Shadow寒鸦见影Modern Romance181k WordsCompleted [Mutually devoted leads + clear-eyed surrender + sweet romance + intense push and pull + a setting reminiscent of the Republican era] [Opera performer. Spy. Young lady vs. Powerful. Man on top. Warlord] [In a nutshell: An intense push and pull between a big bad wolf and a little fox in rabbit’s clothing~] Just how formidable was the beauty who had captivated the capital, making its fearsome king lose his heart and willingly submit to her? Qin Zheng knew full well that A Li had approached him w 27Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    🎈A tug-of-war between the big bad wolf and the little fox disguised as a rabbit~⭐️A short story where the female protagonist pretends to be a well-behaved and pitiful girl, while the male protagonist is incredibly powerful, the youngest city-guarding general in the capital.

18. 768 流 The Rumormongers 流言蜚语者 Awu Awu Wants to Write Now啊呜啊呜想码字咯Modern Romance108k WordsOngoing The world these days is enough to make anyone laugh their head off. The long-awaited new warlord of the three northeastern provinces had barely arrived before heading straight to the famous Tingyan House at Chunxin Street, stirring up plenty of rumors. Most astonishing of all, after just two months, the new warlord declared that he intended to marry a lowly opera singer from Tingyan House. Before long, notices and news reports were flying all over the city. Yet Jiang Mianyi showed no hint of joy —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend this book!!!

19. 769 穿 Transmigrated into the Young Marshal's Wife 穿成少帅夫人 Twelve One One One十二幺幺幺Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted Mu Wanni transmigrates to the Republican era, sometimes playing the pig to eat the tiger and sometimes showing off her sharp tongue. She falls in love with the young marshal Meng Yichuan, and together they venture across the land. Cold on the outside but warm within, Meng Yichuan had only one impression of the real Mu Wanni before the transmigration: she was timid and meek, and he could barely be bothered to look at her. But the Mu Wanni who transmigrated into her body makes him feel that she is 936Reads8.9Score11414d adds

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    The once unremarkable fourth concubine's younger sister, later discovered by the young marshal to harbor many secrets, was gradually drawn to him, and they eventually had a happy ending.

20. 770 帝 Empire: Rising from the Warlords of Outer Manchuria! 帝国：从外东北军阀开始崛起！ Tofu Mixed with Clear Water清水拌豆腐Historical240k WordsOngoing The crack of revolutionary gunfire rang the death knell of the Tsar's vast empire! Bright red flags flew above the empire's vast lands! But who would remember the lands lost beyond our borders? That million-plus square kilometers of mountains and rivers! Liu Fan transmigrates by chance and rises to power, starting in a small city! Reclaim lost territory, strengthen our defenses at home, and fight the great powers abroad! Turn Fusang and the peninsula into directly administered territories! Use a 1Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    Only my second elder brother came, and the eldest son, with his robes neatly folded, went to the study.

21. 771 民 Warlord of the Republican Era: More Children, More Blessings, So I Choose to Take Concubines 民国军阀：多子多福，我选择纳妾 One Astronaut a Day一天一个太空人Historical254k WordsOngoing Farming + more children, more blessings + the daily life of a warlord Reborn in 1920, Lu Jia becomes the only son of Governor Lu Yongxiang. It is a turbulent age, with warlords running rampant, battles breaking out everywhere, and the people living in misery. As someone from the future, Lu Jia knows full well that his new father’s future is far from promising. In these wartime years, if his father dies, he’ll be finished too. Just as Lu Jia is growing worried, the more children, more blessings S 1Reads7.5Score—14d adds
22. 772 异 Warlord in Another World: Taking Over My Father's Mercenary Company 异世军阀：从接管老爹的佣兵团开始 The Husky in Another World二哈在异界Urban464k WordsOngoing Global catastrophe strikes, and the extraordinary rise. Fierce beasts roam unchecked and mutant plants run rampant, while humanity struggles to survive. Stranded in another world, having just transmigrated, I suddenly encounter an unexpected turn of events and am delighted to receive a System… Hello, everyone. My name is Wang Ming. I successfully transmigrated as a rich second-generation heir, and from then on lived a life of wine, women, fast cars, and luxury… 1.1kReads8.8Score—14d adds
23. 773 军 Warlord: I Bring Weapons from World War II in Another World 军阀：我从异世二战搞装备 Rainy Day下雨天啊Historical947k WordsCompleted Lin Changxin, the legitimate eldest son of the ruler of three provinces, accidentally transmigrates to a new empire in another world and gains the “Arms Factory System.” The first thing he does after returning home is teach his three restless brothers a lesson. See how Lin Changxin rises amid the chaos, fights for supremacy, and builds a vast empire. 22Reads7.6Score—14d adds
24. 774 少 The Young Marshal Spoils Her Rotten: His Adorable, Sassy Fortune-Teller Wife 少帅宠上天：神棍夫人萌又飒 Osmanthus Fragrance for Ten Miles桂香十里Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted [Republican-era setting + metaphysics + episodic ghost hunting + sweet romance] [A sweet, adorable little medium who loves to sass people VS her husky-like Young Marshal] She transmigrated into the Republican era with her memories intact and opened her own feng shui shop, Wuyou Hall. To break the curse that she wouldn’t live past twenty-five, she must send evil spirits to rest and light up thirty-six Nether Pearls. She’s a master diviner with an uncanny knack for catching ghosts and warding off 895Reads9.2Score10514d adds

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    ① I really like the male and female leads. The female lead is intelligent and wise, and the male lead is decisive and ruthless with a strong sense of national responsibility. They are both strong, and the emotions are also very delicate. Even the supporting characters are memorable. Besides the romance, there are also very meticulously planned conspiracies. Highly recommended! ② The sweet and adorable, witty, and slightly sarcastic couple, along with her lovable but slightly eccentric young hero. The female lead, to break her fate of not living past 25, performs rituals to release ghosts and light up 36 beads to overcome her destiny. Their interactions are incredibly sweet, and there's even a ghost-catching scene where the female lead catches ghosts—very novel, heartwarming, and captivating.

25. 775 红 Red Alert: After Killing Over a Million Enemies, I Become the Strongest Warlord 红警：杀敌过百万，我成最强军阀 The Little Buddha Wants to Return to Secular Life小佛爷要还俗Historical126k WordsOngoing [Red Alert + warlords + mass troop deployment + power struggle + independent development + Soviet weapons] Cannons measure the size of a nation's territory, and war is an effective means by which humanity creates a new world! Wei Junlin arrived in another world that had been torn apart by more than a century of warlord conflicts! Hoping to make something of himself, he joined the forces of the Wu warlord faction! After four years of battles and outstanding service, he became the commander of the 1Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 776 易 Parting Is Easy, Staying Together Is Hard, and Once Again Pear Blossoms Fall Like Snow at the Jade Tower 易相别，难相守，又是玉楼花似雪 Mu Yunyi慕韫意Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted A Republican-era warlord and a wealthy heiress: a love story between equals Set in 1925, this is the story of two couples, Gu Aoqing and He Yuchen, and Yun Shu and Sheng Lingzhou, and their extraordinary romances amid the chaos of war. Gu Aoqing is a wealthy heiress from a prominent family. Her family wields influence in politics, business, and the military, and is even highly regarded in education. After returning from Beiping, she becomes a teacher, educating the next generation. She meets He 1.1kReads8.7Score10014d adds

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    The male lead is a powerful warlord in Jiangbei, while the female lead is a wealthy heiress who has returned from studying abroad. The male lead falls in love with her at first sight, but he doesn't force her into marriage.

27. 777 少 Young Marshal, Someone’s Flirting with Your Wife Again and Again 少帅，你老婆又双叒叕被人撩了 Shang Ziyao尚梓垚Modern Romance518k WordsCompleted This story is sweet and has no angst. The male and female leads are devoted to each other, with plenty of affection and swoon-worthy moments. Readers who prefer less sweetness, please turn back. “Remember this, woman: you can only ever be my woman, for this life and the next.” He pulled her into his arms. “Fine. Then you have to cherish me, love me, and accept me, for this life and the next.” She happily agreed. Later, the stern and proud young Marshal Huo became a devoted wife-doter, determined 35Reads8.9Score—14d adds
28. 778 民 Republican Era: Who Needs Concubines? Spend Money to Make Your Warlord Stronger 民国：要啥姨太，军阀氪金就变强 Lucky Orange Cat橘猫有财气Historical463k WordsOngoing [Republican Era] [Warlords] [Tycoon] [Pay to Win] [System] [No Female Lead] [War of Resistance] Cao Qiqiang transmigrates into a chaotic age and awakens the “Warlord Pay-to-Win and Grow Stronger System.” He rises amid war and strife, dominating the world with swagger! [Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have bound the Warlord Tycoon System! Get a ten-thousand-fold rebate on your savings! Exchange them for Threshold Coins and enjoy a surprise!] [The System Shop is now open for a limited time.] [War 1Reads5.3Score—14d adds

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    The Republic of China! Warlords! Awesome!

29. 779 长 Longevity System: The Old Ancestor Has Nearly Died of Old Age Again! 长生系统，老祖又双叒叕夭寿了！ Lucky Orange Cat橘猫有财气Eastern Fantasy121k WordsCompleted In the Great Dou Dynasty, where martial prowess reigns supreme, Zu Linfeng unexpectedly obtains the “I Am Your Dad” System. As long as he has enough descendants, his cultivation can increase without limit. [Ding! System notification: For each child the Host has, receive one year of lifespan and cultivation. For each grandchild, the reward is halved...] Huh? I can get stronger just by having more kids? Zu Linfeng is overjoyed. With his cheat-like advantage, he steps onto the path of cultivation a —Reads5.4Score—14d adds
30. 780 媚 The Alluring Wife 媚妻 Lucky Orange Cat橘猫有财气Urban113k WordsCompleted Zhou Xiongwei, a young delivery rider who runs errands and brings people their takeout, unexpectedly acquires the mysterious inheritance of the True Dragon Sacred Body. His once dull, uneventful life is never the same again. He meets and falls in love with Long Meitong, a beautiful CEO whose background is shrouded in mystery, and joins forces with his fellow delivery riders to make their mark in the city, embarking on an extraordinary life. 243Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 781 民 Republican-Era Miracle Doctor: Ruling Shanghai 民国神医：雄霸上海滩 Zixiao Ke紫霄客Historical2.8M WordsOngoing Republican Era + Divine Doctor + System + Reborn + Shanghai Ye Changqing, a Chinese medicine student suffering from a terminal illness, is reborn in early Republican-era Shanghai in the body of an apprentice at a clinic, a young man who shares his name. Western medicine has only just arrived, and is still no match for Chinese medicine. Armed with his golden finger, Ye Changqing vigorously promotes and develops Chinese medicine, establishes businesses, and fights the dumping of foreign goods. Wat 104Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    Here it comes, fulfilling your request, but with a different experience, a different approach, and a different style.

32. 782 军 Warlords: The Enemy-Killing Gear-Drop System 军阀：杀敌爆装系统 Li Bing, Who Loves Linqu Whole Lamb爱吃临朐全羊的李冰Historical154k WordsOngoing [Ding! The Kill-to-Loot System is at your service.] [You killed a bandit underling and received one SCAR assault rifle.] [You killed a regular soldier and received five elite infantrymen.] [You killed a colonel and received ten Humvees.] [You killed a major general and received fifty Chinook transport helicopters.] Watch how Lu Yang makes his mark in this chaotic world and carves out a realm of his own. 159Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    These are all new books; we'll have to wait and see. [Eating popcorn emoji]

33. 783 混 The Chaotic Era: I Become a Great Warlord 混乱年代：我成为大军阀 Chasing Pigs追着猪跑Urban81k WordsCompleted [War + System + Passionate Action + Decisive and Ruthless] Ye Tianming, an unlucky guy who graduated from college only to find himself unemployed, accidentally transmigrates to another world, the nation of Jiuzhou, and gains a Reputation System. He gradually rises to become a powerful warlord! It is the worst of times, and the best of times! 21Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 784 抗 War of Resistance: An Industrial Powerhouse 抗战之工业强国 Feng Zirui Loves White-Cut Duck爱吃白切鸭的凤子睿Urban1.6M WordsOngoing Slow to warm up, detailed, no System, with a realistic style... This is a realistic story about logistics! I mainly want to explore just how much an ordinary worker could accomplish in the era of resistance against Japan. So if you’re looking for a System novel, this isn’t for you... Also, the protagonist arrives in the Taihang Mountains in 1938, so he gets there early. Stop asking him to seek out powerful patrons! Note: The base areas were in their formative stage from 1937 to 1940, in their c 4.6kReads7.6Score20214d adds

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    The Republic of China era, warlords, power struggles, fighting the Japanese. A truly exhilarating read. Even my grandfather loved it.

35. 785 潇 Memories of Xiaoxiang: The Golden Branch Rises from the Ashes 潇湘忆之涅槃金枝 Zither Echoes Through the Secluded Bamboo Grove琴啸幽篁Modern Romance867k WordsCompleted [Late Qing to early Republic | Strong female lead seeks revenge | Family intrigue and political schemes | Completed] On a blood-red autumn night, the entire Qian family is slaughtered, and Luan Ci, the pampered second young lady, becomes a lone fugitive overnight. She escapes over a pile of corpses and takes refuge in the Ling residence, her sworn enemy's home, carefully plotting each step as she endures humiliation to survive. Everyone thinks she is a pawn they can manipulate, but none suspect 30Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Luan Ci bumps into Jin Youruan at the academy, and this overseas-educated young master keeps staring at her. Later, it's revealed he's the second young master of the Jin family and is connected to the Qian family's old case. The premise is captivating; the more you follow, the more you want to uncover the truth hidden within the Jin family—it's simply impossible to stop!

36. 786 冒 The Impostor Warlord 冒充的军阀 Toxic Thoughts思想有毒Historical214k WordsCompleted A modern intern who had just graduated from university accidentally transmigrates into the War of Resistance Against Japan in 1937, where he is mistaken for a deserter. Using his knowledge of history, he strikes back at the Japanese invaders... 5Reads9.0Score—14d adds
37. 787 说 You Promised a Terrible Production, So What Is This High-Quality Knockoff? 说好的烂制作，你这高仿是什么鬼 Armored Warrior披甲士Urban283k WordsOngoing Making Movies + Director of B-Movies + Cultural Invasion + Box Office Battles + Gorgeous Actresses Have you ever seen a knockoff version of Fast & Furious? Have you ever seen Wang Sicong's version of Iron Man? I bet you haven't. Ever since Li Mo plunged into the film industry, the whole business has been turned upside down. Director Han: “I'm suing him. That kid ruined my movie.” A foreign director: “Li Mo's a piece of work. Without him, my movie's box office could've been twenty percent higher. 141Reads8.4Score—14d adds
38. 788 梦 If a Dream Were a Fleeting Life, How Much Joy Would It Hold? 梦若浮生欢几何 Plum Grove in the Drizzling Dusk Rain潇潇暮雨李子林Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted [Both leads are romantically inexperienced] [One couple] [Strong female lead] [A lack of ratings doesn’t mean it isn’t good! There just haven’t been many readers leaving ratings yet. If you like it, feel free to leave a review!] [If you’re writing about the Republican era, you can’t only write about neon lights, dancing, and singing. You also have to write about women rising up to save their country.] After undergoing hypnosis that took her through a past life and the present, Jian Xi accidental 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm currently reading a novel where the male lead is powerful but not domineering. The female lead marries the second male lead early on for various reasons, but they remain friends. Initially, the female lead focuses on her career, promoting the women's liberation movement. Later, after her divorce, the male lead becomes bolder and gradually opens up his feelings for her. When the young marshal goes to the battlefield, the female lead becomes his strong logistical support, creating a powerful duo dynamic. I'm super excited for the later parts of the story where the male lead pursues the female lead! [Shy]

39. 789 落 Late Rain and Fireworks 落雨烟花迟 Shu Ruo舒若Modern Romance836k WordsCompleted The young policewoman Ding Nuo woke up one day as Fang Feiyan, wife of Yuan Bohuan, the military governor of Jiangbei. But the governor was cold toward his wife, and he also had a beloved confidante. So she decided to graciously let them be together. But was there something wrong with the governor’s head? He refused to let go, wouldn’t let her leave, and showered her with affection. Just as she began to fall for him, the governor decided to take a second wife and blew her up in the river. She su 3kReads8.8Score14414d adds

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    I'd like to recommend a book I wrote myself. It's a little angsty, but I hope you'll enjoy it. [Heart emojis]

40. 790 半 A Half-Hour Cartoon History of China (Complete in Five Volumes) 半小时漫画中国史（全五册） Er Hunzi二混子Historical149k WordsCompleted Read comics for half an hour and master three thousand years of history, with a crystal-clear timeline you can recite backward as soon as you finish. Using nothing but hand-drawn illustrations and jokes, Er Hunzi lays out the grand sweep of history with impressive clarity: the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods were like a classroom; the Qin dynasty burned brightly and died young; the Three Kingdoms era came down to three great battles; the chaotic Wei and Jin period was full of oddbal 2.3kReads9.6Score55514d adds

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    Multiple male leads, no female lead. Character traits: decisive and ruthless.

41. 791 世 A Complete Guide to the World's Classic Battles 世界经典战役全知道 Zhang Huiyan张卉妍Historical244k WordsCompleted This book covers classic battles from the 15th century BC to the modern era, explaining the course of each battle in detail. It focuses on the armies’ deployments, the tactics they used, and the successes and failures of their strategies, before analyzing and summarizing each battle’s impact. The book recreates the trials by fire experienced by different eras, countries, and regions over more than 3,500 years. 199Reads9.2Score—14d adds
42. 792 亮 Bright Sword: A Million Elite Troops from the Start, Call Me a Great Power 亮剑：开局雄兵百万，请叫我列强 Tomato Braised Pork Knuckle番茄肘子Historical853k WordsOngoing [Drawing Sword + System + power fantasy] Tang Sixing wakes up one day and transmigrates into the world of Drawing Sword. With the System at his command, Tang Sixing leads a million-strong army from victory to victory. “First Battalion Commander, bring out our several hundred mountain guns...” “Second Battalion Commander, where are your hundreds of tanks?” “Third Battalion Commander, get the sniper rifles out!” “My factories produce ten thousand cannons and tens of thousands of AKs every month!” 21Reads8.5Score—14d adds
43. 793 九 Uncle Nine: This Marshal Is Both a Flirt and a Force! 九叔：这个大帅又浪又强！ Half a Step Through the Years半步年华Mystery462k WordsCompleted [Uncle Jiu + Supernatural + Warlord + Commander + Enhancement + Villain + Trickster + Tomb Raiders + Nine Gates] Good news! I transmigrated! And I even got a wife! Bad news! The setting is the chaotic Republic of China, full of warfare and unrest! Good news! I'm a local warlord! I have money and men at my command! Bad news! Why am I the villain in a horror movie, and why am I about to die?! Good news! I have a System! I can collect enhancement fragments to grow stronger! Bad news! The more dange 10.7kReads8.8Score67014d adds
44. 794 我 I Just Ascended the Throne as Emperor, Why Are You Panicking, Uncle Sam? 我刚登基称帝，鹰酱你慌什么？ One Astronaut a Day一天一个太空人Historical140k WordsOngoing Qin Ye transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes the emperor of a small country. But the empire is now beset by crises. Foreign powers circle like wolves, corrupt ministers wreak havoc within, and the emperor himself is little more than a puppet on strings. This is a hellish start. Fortunately, at this crucial moment, the “Super Empire System” awakens. “Ding-dong! Congratulations, Host, you've opened the beginner's gift pack.” “Ding-dong! Host receives one aircraft carrier, 100 carrier-based —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    They're all pretty good; the action-packed stories are amazing!

45. 795 乱 Warlords in a Time of Chaos: The Empire's Creator 乱世军阀：帝国创造者 Liang Moyuan凉墨渊Historical378k WordsOngoing [Farming] + [Conquest] + [Land Reform] + [Industrialization] + [Warlords] For some reason, Li Yixian arrives in another world that resembles the late Qing and early Republican eras of his previous life. He swears to achieve greatness as an ordinary man! This world is in the midst of chaos. In the eastern land of Jinzhou, the feudal Great Shun Empire is corrupt and declining. The former emperor is dead, the Empress Dowager rules from behind the curtain, court factions are locked in fierce power s —Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    It's 100% beautiful, okay? It's hard to explain in words, you'll see for yourselves after watching for a while.

46. 796 戏 The Show Is Over, but No One Has Left 戏终人未散 Young Master Yan Lin颜林公子Modern Romance154k WordsOngoing In the early years of the Republic of China, the times were turbulent and warlords ruled their own territories. The story begins in Shanghai in those days. The tale of an opera performer and a warlord is utterly captivating. In March, plum blossoms filled the theater grounds, laughter rang through the household, and a young heart first stirred on a day that month. Each was a powerful figure in their own sphere, shining in their respective fields. They might have been a perfect match, but fate ha 4Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    It's so good! I really like the first book; the female lead is my type.

47. 797 穿 Transmigrated as a Maid in the Republic of China, I Turned the Young Master and Miss Into Completely Different People 穿成民国丫鬟，爆改小姐少爷 Ri Yue Xing Chen日玥星辰Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted (An alternate-history Republican-era setting, with a highly intelligent heroine who has many skills and is also a formidable fighter) Special forces soldier Zhong Xia transmigrated to the Republican era and became the maid of the Su family’s young lady, Su Qianning. Su Qianning was hopelessly lovestruck, willing to lay down her life for a scumbag and lavish money on him, only for him to treat her as a backup option. Zhong Xia thought the money would be better spent supporting the country. At the 2.1kReads9.0Score26014d adds

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    🐾Here it comes! A female special forces soldier from the Republican era transmigrates to the Republican era and becomes the maid of Miss Su. Miss Su is a hopeless romantic, squandering money on a scumbag who only sees her as a backup plan. Wouldn't it be better to use that money to support the country? To help orphans and the elderly, and gain a good reputation. Miss Su has been kind to her, so the female protagonist decides to reform her and guide her to become a pillar of society. She also discovers that the young master of the Su family is a spendthrift, so she decides to reform him as well. But how did the shrewd and capable eldest son of the Su family suddenly become hopeless romantic and even confess his love to her?

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