Republican-Era Warlords, With a System. No Bright Sword, Please. Seriously, No Bright Sword 民国军阀。带系统不要亮剑。不要亮剑

1. 501 开 From the Start, I Land in Huanggutun, and Xiao Liuzi Grins 开局穿到皇姑屯，小六子笑了 Shuangmu Feilin双目非林Urban280k WordsOngoing Special forces soldier Zhang Qiming transmigrates into the body of Xiao Liuzi in a parallel world. When he wakes up, he is seated on a special train bound for Huanggutun. “Ding! The Iron-Blooded Salvation System has been activated!” “Fight! Fight for a world of light and justice!” 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A rare gem of a young marshal-themed story.

2. 502 我 I Want to Expand My Territory 我要开疆拓土 Watermelons Grow on Apricot Trees西瓜长在杏树上Urban2.3M WordsOngoing While playing a game, Zhao Guoqiang accidentally transmigrated to a parallel world. With foreign powers looting and slaughtering at will, he raised his sword with the help of the System and built a safe, happy country for the people of Huaxia. 78Reads6.2Score—14d adds
3. 503 远 The Fox of the Far East 远东之狐 Watcher in the Loess黄土地里的守望者Historical590k WordsOngoing In 1884, amid the upheavals of the Sino-French War, Han Zikun is born in the Han family’s courtyard in Shanxia County, Jinghai Prefecture. A transmigrator, he brings modern marketing skills, mechanical engineering knowledge, and fluency in several languages, but has no System or golden finger. He can rely only on his ingenuity and determination to face the chaos of the late Qing. The family has had only one son for three generations. His grandfather, Han Shoushu, puts aside his scholar’s gown to 2Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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   My new book, set in the late Qing Dynasty, lacks a systematic approach, but it possesses a degree of plausibility.

4. 504 清 An Orphan Girl from the Late Qing Ventures into Republican China 清末孤女闯民国 Han Yu寒禹Ancient Romance102k WordsOngoing This is a long novel about a woman struggling to survive and take revenge amid the chaos of war, fleeing, standing up to gangsters and warlords, and finding love. Today, she happily sets out to seek refuge with her older sister in another city. The next day, she risks everything to save her sister by storming an execution ground alone. Within two days, she kills the prefect and the county magistrate, along with their daughters, becoming a wanted criminal for murdering officials of the imperial c —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The first 60,000 words of "An Orphan Girl's Journey Through the Republic of China in the Late Qing Dynasty" are so fast-paced you won't be able to stop reading. Her older sister is beheaded, and her younger sister bites her finger to vow revenge. After killing three enemies, the heroine is captured but escapes from the knife. She is released without charge during the Wuchang Uprising and then gets caught up in the turmoil in Shanghai, dealing with gangsters and warlords. You won't be able to put the book down!

5. 505 抗 War of Resistance: A Native of Fenghua Joins the First Whampoa Class from the Start 抗战：我奉化人开局加入黄埔一期 Eating Beef Alone独自吃牛肉Urban380k WordsOngoing Front-line combat + no System + Fenghua native + leader of the first Whampoa class There are too many regrets in the history of modern China. Shanghai? Nanjing? The road through the War of Resistance against Japan is full of regrets. I, Chen Dong, swear to do everything in my power to make up for them. I’m taking on the Japanese, and nobody can stop me. That’s final! P.S. The first 50 chapters cover Whampoa through the Eastern Expedition and Northern Expedition. If you want to jump straight to t 92.5kReads—Score8.8k14d adds

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   Haha, just rush in randomly and you'll be fine.

6. 506 从 Starting as a Snow Leopard, I Ride to Kyoto to See the Cherry Blossoms! 从雪豹开始，马踏京都赏樱花！ Little Deer Meow小鹿喵喵Urban238k WordsCompleted Su Lie transmigrates into the world of Snow Leopard and awakens the Protect-the-Nation System. As long as he completes the System's missions, he can earn merit points and exchange them for more advanced, top-quality weapons. Every inch of land is bought with blood! Ten thousand young men, ten thousand soldiers! China lies behind us. Our homes lie behind us! We are proud and unyielding Chinese soldiers. We will fight to the death! China will not fall. China will surely triumph and stand atop the 18Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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   I personally felt some of them were good, but I didn't finish watching others.

7. 507 都 Urban: From the Start, I Inherited the Throne of Lanling 都市：开局继承兰陵帝位 Bookworm for Ten Years十年书虫Urban746k WordsOngoing Synopsis: The protagonist was the fastest ever to die at the hands of a System. In less than ten minutes, he was hit by a car while heading out, his soul sent to a parallel world, where he inherited an empire ruled by an absolute monarch. Xiao He: “It’s 1996, and the twenty-first century is just around the corner. How can a feudal relic like this still exist? So why am I just a little bit thrilled?” Watch as this inexperienced emperor stirs up international affairs and leads his empire’s civiliz 434Reads8.9Score—14d adds
8. 508 抗 War of Resistance: The Counterattack Begins at Beidaying 抗战：从北大营反击开始 Old Wang Up North老王在北方Urban760k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can find it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 118Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   No system, but it's really fun.

9. 509 都 Urban: From the Start, I Was Emperor 都市：开局当皇帝 Bookworm for Ten Years十年书虫Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Zhu Zirui: My mom says that when I was little, a fortune-teller said I was destined to be emperor. But what was with that panicked look on her face? Surely she doesn’t believe that nonsense. After the Jingnan Campaign, the Jianwen Emperor of the Ming dynasty fled overseas. He eventually established a new country on an island in the South Seas, where his dynasty lasted nearly six hundred years. By sheer coincidence, Zhu Zirui, who received nine years of compulsory education, inherits this somewha 4kReads8.4Score18814d adds
10. 510 新 New Feng 新奉 Cousin Wang Qiqi表哥王七七Historical450k WordsOngoing At the end of 1925, Guo Songling joined forces with Feng Yuxiang and Li Jinglin to rebel against the Fengtian clique at Luanzhou. Leading an army of 70,000 straight toward Fengtian, he was defeated a month later due to the interference of the Japanese Kwantung Army and betrayal by his allies. He and his wife were executed by firing squad. But Bai Han, the top humanities student in the national college entrance exam, unexpectedly transmigrates into Guo Songling at this very moment, changing every 397Reads—Score11414d adds

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    No systematic approach, not a martial arts novel, but with clear logic and technology that aligns with the era.

11. 511 重 Reborn in Republican-Era China: From the Start, I Save Dad and Take Down the Boss! 重生民国：开局救老爸！打老大！ Galio and the Cat加里奥与猫Historical271k WordsOngoing [Reborn] [Alternate History] [New Future] [Ruthless and Decisive] [Republican Era] [Warlords] [Building a Power Base] [Ruling the World] This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental! 3Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    Although it was a bit of a mystery, I found it very enjoyable to watch. Personal preferences vary.

12. 512 我 I Conquer the World with the Total War System 我靠全面战争系统打天下 Xu Family General许家将Historical48k WordsOngoing Xu San, a vigilante who grew up in an orphanage, is waiting for his shift at the police station to end so he can go home when an accident claims his life. His soul transmigrates into the body of a ten-year-old beggar with the same name in another world, where he acquires a Total War System... 18Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I conquered the world using a total war system (fictional setting, system, comedy, a Republican era in another world, gunfights, world domination) (just search it up). I even became a monster (fictional setting, rich combat, boundless fantasy, romance, friendship, babysitting) (just search it up).

13. 513 天 The Heavenly Realm 天域 Lazy God懒神Eastern Fantasy482k WordsOngoing Shen Dong lives in seclusion deep in the mountains with his alcoholic father. He has made his living chopping wood since he was ten, though his father has secretly taught him a wealth of knowledge. When Shen Dong turns eighteen, his father passes away. Following his father’s dying words, Shen Dong goes down the mountain. At an inn, he meets Cai Qingquan, a transmigrator, who cheats him out of all his money. Later, the head chef arranges for him to enter Shenglin Academy. His outstanding literary 47Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    Your next "life lesson" might be hidden right after this introduction.

14. 514 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
15. 515 我 My Father Is a Warlord 我的父亲是军阀 Web Novel Newbie网文小咖Urban419k WordsCompleted It is a chaotic age. Resources are scarce, and the land is consumed by war… A young man with a “deadly sixth sense” carves out a bright future in this era of blood and fire. This is the rise of a new empire: a young man kindles a spark amid the turmoil, bringing a golden age to all the people. 2.5kReads8.6Score10714d adds
16. 516 异 Alien Star: Let the Galaxy Feel the Steel Tide! 异星歧途：让群星感受钢铁洪流！ Type 95 Bullets九五式的子弹Sci-Fi & Apocalypse209k WordsOngoing [Science fiction] + [No power-level nerfs] + [Wish fulfillment] + [Natural disasters strike] The Maya lacked iron ore, so they had no choice but to carve tools from stone. The Chinese lacked glass, and their medicine remained stuck at the level of herbal remedies. So is it possible that the Solar System, an unusual single-star system in the universe, is missing a resource too, one that has trapped humanity in its cradle? That’s exactly right. Earth, or rather the entire Solar System, lacks a spe 168Reads6.5Score—14d adds
17. 517 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
18. 518 京 Strange Clouds over Beijing and Hong Kong: Special Case Squad 京港奇云：特殊专案组 Quiet Night, No Noise宵安勿噪Mystery225k WordsOngoing Beneath the sunlit skyscrapers of Jingang City, the prosperous yet dazzlingly chaotic capital of Yangguo, lurk currents of evil unknown to the public. When the bizarre case of Luo Ke, a top-tier star who falls to his death, comes to light, the scene is riddled with clues that go far beyond an ordinary suicide: a deadly new drug is found in his body, yet the scene bears signs of an impossible suicide. The baffling case is swiftly handed over to a mysterious, elite department: the Special Cases Ta 5Reads8.1Score—14d adds
19. 519 重 Back to the Carboniferous Period 重回石炭纪 Golden Leaf Ground金叶地Sci-Fi & Apocalypse352k WordsCompleted The doomsday countdown begins. In the depths of winter in Guang City, Nanshan Province, Xin You nervously paced along the street on his way to a blind date. A jumble of fakes filled the antiques stall. He spotted a woman in red being harassed by an old woman trying to scam her. It was Lin Xi, his secret crush from high school. “That's a family heirloom vase worth three hundred thousand!” the old woman wailed. Xin You snatched up a replica from the stall and smashed it in front of everyone. “If t 2Reads6.6Score—14d adds
20. 520 请 Please Kill Me Before I Wither 请在我凋零前杀了我 Ji Nongdong季浓冬Mystery455k WordsCompleted A series of bloody cases unfolds around the struggles of three women from the lowest rungs of society. Poverty-stricken families are like a curse, twisting into a cold, terrifying chain that follows them like a shadow and weighs heavily on the whole family. Will fate offer them a key to break the code? Can Shu Yunyan, Chen Xuanlan, and Chen Jingyun break the chain that passes misfortune down through generations, find redemption, and escape the tragic paths laid out for them? “Officer Peng, this 40Reads9.3Score—14d adds
21. 521 慕 The Murong Clan: A Legend of Yan 慕容世家之燕国传奇 Moon Over the Northern Qinling Mountains秦岭北山月Historical552k WordsCompleted Drawing on the historical legacy of the five Yan states of Former Yan, Later Yan, Western Yan, Southern Yan, and Northern Yan during the era of the Five Barbarians ravaging China, this epic tells the story of Murong Xuan, a descendant of the Yan people, and Lin Wanqing as they work together to promote peace and trade. The story begins in the northern deserts, where the two lead a Eurasian alliance to pacify the Hephthalite wars and break up an encirclement by Central Asian tribes. Throughout, th 47Reads9.1Score—14d adds
22. 522 带 Leading Southern Tang to Conquer the Realm 带领南唐去争霸 Azure Eagle in a Clear Sky晴空苍鹰Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast + No System + Ruthless Battles + Contest for Supremacy + Historical Figures] Zhou Lei transmigrates to the Southern Tang during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, becoming its sixth prince: Li Yu, the legendary poet-emperor. Knowing that Li Yu will one day lose his kingdom and family, endure humiliation to survive, and see his wife violated, he is determined to change his fate! The chaotic final years of the Tang dynasty are filled with heroes vying to rule the land. The 361Reads8.6Score—14d adds
23. 523 浪 Starlight on the Crest of the Wave 浪尖上的星光 Meow Won't Share the Milk Candy喵不理奶糖Mystery343k WordsCompleted [Genres] Coming-of-age × ocean fiction × mystery × fantasy × healing romance [Theme] Light on the Waves: Dedicated to everyone who nurtures starlight through their tears. “This is a philosophical dialogue about life, death, and being reborn.” “The ocean in this book isn't just a backdrop. It's a living being, with breath and a heartbeat. Every cresting wave tells of the bond between brothers, and every shimmer of light bears witness to love's eternity.” On a typhoon-lashed day, a giant wave s 1Reads9.1Score—14d adds
24. 524 1 1937: I Have an Arsenal 1937：我有个军火库 Fang Shaobai方少白Urban617k WordsCompleted A modern soldier transmigrates to the Republican era, where he studies intangible cultural heritage and uses the military knowledge he learned in the future to support the war of resistance. Every inch of land is soaked in blood; a hundred thousand brave men fight with all their might! How can four hundred million Chinese compatriots let the Japanese invaders run rampant? Kill the invaders and defend our homes and country! For a soldier's honor and the dignity of our people, China's passionate s 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Transmigrated to the Republic of China era, during the War of Resistance against Japan, has a system, on the main battlefield

25. 525 理 Utopia 1928 理想国1928 Divine Crane神鹤之神Urban317k WordsOngoing An easy read for anyone looking for a classic apocalypse novel. The red moon rises, the zombie crisis erupts, and the characters fight their way through every battle. They don’t just have to survive; they have to live well and enjoy themselves. 5Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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    Free promotional channels? [Thinking] Interesting 🤔

26. 526 从 From Death Row Inmate to Head of State 从死囚到帝国元首 Kai Li Er Ke凯利尔克Urban169k WordsOngoing Wang Zhentao is reborn in a parallel world. His mother died giving birth to him, his father was driven to his death, and he himself was thrown into death row. Against all odds, he survived. To get revenge, he joined the army, where he was fortunate enough to meet an officer who recognized his talent. But his good fortune didn’t last: the officer was killed in battle, and Wang was pushed aside. Seeking better prospects, he volunteered to serve in a remote city, never expecting to meet the one per 50Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The richest man? Naïve! I'm going to be a warlord!

27. 527 首 A Tycoon? I Want to Be a Warlord 首富？我要当军阀 Kai Li Er Ke凯利尔克Urban291k WordsOngoing Li Haoran was reborn in a parallel world as the son of Huaxia’s richest man. But this was an era of warlords and foreign powers running rampant. Without enough ability, even great wealth would make him no more than someone else’s wallet, and he would be nothing but a lamb waiting to be slaughtered. Li Haoran became the one holding the knife. 349Reads6.5Score—14d adds
28. 528 抗 War of Resistance: The Northeast’s Most Ruthless Man! 抗战：东北第一狠人！ Little Cinder小烟灰Historical758k WordsOngoing A young man from the new era transmigrates to another world at a time when Fengtian is in crisis. Feng Yong awakens the King's System and leads the Fengtian Army to sweep across the land. Every inch of land is soaked in blood, and a hundred thousand young men take up arms! Men, the time has come to ride forth with blades drawn and trample Fusang underfoot. Follow me and wipe out the invaders! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you don't like it, feel free to criticize me.

29. 529 穿 Transmigrating to World War II, Starting with Taking Control of the Middle East 穿越二战，从掌控中东开始 A Dreaming Young Man一个有梦想的少年Urban499k WordsOngoing [World War II + power fantasy + troop-spawning + System + lawless + no female lead] Lin Yutang transmigrates to a small Middle Eastern country in 1937. Starting with a single infantry company, he seizes control of the Middle East, expands his military, mines gold, drills for oil, and builds aircraft carriers. He leads his army across the Indian Ocean to the East Asian battlefield for a lightning strike against Japan, then sends troops north to crush the enemy beneath an iron tide... 14Reads7.5Score—14d adds
30. 530 开 A Minor Warlord from the Start: Building the Strongest Technological Empire! 开局小军阀，打造最强科技帝国！ A Person from Katachang卡塔昌之人Historical234k WordsOngoing This is the twentieth century on another world’s Blue Star, where a war-torn world is even darker and more desperate. With a technology System, Qin Ye starts out as a local warlord and builds a mighty empire from nothing. As an endless tide of steel sends clouds of dust billowing across the sky, bombers darken the heavens overhead, and the heavily armed garrison troops march forward... Qin Ye makes a declaration to the world. “We too were once at the mercy of others. We too were once trapped —Reads6.6Score—14d adds
31. 531 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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    You might want to check out this book, [You'll Enjoy the Detail]. The characters are intelligent, and the plot is logically consistent. It doesn't rely on overly idealistic characters building their power; it's a gradual, step-by-step process from small to large! It combines land reform, industrialization, warlordism, farming, and the struggle for supremacy.

32. 532 我 I Can Kill Enemies and Gain Cultivation!!! 【我能杀敌爆修为！！！】 A Doudou阿豆豆Eastern Fantasy337k WordsCompleted I'm not good at writing introductions, so please head straight to the story! Ye Wushuang comes from Blue Star. After accidentally transmigrating to the Divine Origin Continent, he becomes the third prince of the Tianyu Dynasty, a man of exalted status. He thinks he can finally enjoy a carefree life, but unexpectedly awakens a System. Kill enemies to gain cultivation! Killing demonic beasts and demons also grants cultivation! “Congratulations, Host! You killed a second-grade martial artist and re 67Reads6.3Score414d adds

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    Host: Ye Wushuang Realm: Dual cultivation of soul and martial arts, peak of titled Martial God Realm Talent: Dao-level cultivation talent Bloodline: World-destroying Black Flame, Myriad Calamity Poison Body, Undying Bloodline, Vajra Indestructible Bloodline, Devouring Bloodline, Innate Thunder Element Physique Divine Abilities: Blood Sacrifice Technique, Blazing Sun World Destruction, Spirit Sword Star River Cultivation Techniques: Immortal-rank top-grade cultivation technique "Blazing Sun Great Sun Technique" at its peak, Immortal-rank top-grade cultivation technique "Divine Soul Secret Manual" at its peak Movement Techniques: Immortal-rank top-grade movement technique - "Void Step" at its peak Martial Arts: Immortal-rank top-grade "Thirty-Six Slashes of Gale" at its peak, Immortal-rank top-grade "Invincible Golden Bell Shield" at its peak, Immortal-rank top-grade "Nine Swords of Flying Immortal" at its peak, Immortal-rank top-grade martial arts "Spear of Divine Soul" at its peak... Spiritual Weapons: Remnant Blood Sword (Universe-rank top-grade magic weapon), Dragon-shaped Protective Jade Token (Universe-rank top-grade magic weapon), Spirit-Gathering Pearl (Universe-rank top-grade treasure), Golden Battle Armor (Universe-rank top-grade magic weapon), Breath-Concealing Jade Pendant (Universe-rank top-grade magic weapon)... Spirit Pets: Black-spotted Saber-toothed Tiger, Little Black (Peak Rank 5), Seven-colored Poisonous Snake, Little Rainbow (Early Rank 5), Rending Wind Eagle, Little Gray (Mid Rank 6), Ink-scaled Flood Dragon, Little Ink (Peak Rank 5), Thunder Spirit Beast, Little Thunder (Early Rank 5), Nine-tailed Young Fox, Little Fox (Early Rank 5)... Factions: Autumn Leaf Pavilion, Axe Gang, Dragon Knight Legion... Immortal Slaves: Stone Tiger (Ninth Level of Qi Refining), Xiao Zhentian (Mid Rank Transformation), Leng Huajian (Mid Rank Transformation), Liu Mouai (Early Rank Transformation), Four Beautiful Guardians (Early Rank True God)... Cultivation Value: 20.4 Million cultivation values ​​Items: Soul Contract ×46, Unlimited Skill Perfection Fusion Card ×2, Character Summoning Card ×6, Legion Upgrade Card ×10, Spirit Weapon Advancement Upgrade Card ×12 ... Hehe, booming!

33. 533 军 Warlord: The Road to a Strong Army 军阀：强军之路 Extreme极端Urban217k WordsCompleted Zhou He, born in 2000, transmigrates to a parallel world in the early twentieth century. What should he do? Faced with a world and history so similar to his own, will he help bring about the founding of the nation, or… 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New book released! It features a system, no female lead, and the protagonist currently has two women. The system mainly plays a supporting role. The plot is tight and logically sound. Readers who are not into brainwashing should proceed with caution.

34. 534 诸 The Myriad Worlds: Rising to Power Starting in Republican-Era China 诸天万界：从民国开始崛起 Li Zhenxing李真刑Urban635k WordsCompleted [Keep a low profile and build your power + decisive and ruthless + Uncle Jiu + tomb raiding] After transmigrating to a parallel Republic of China world, Qin Feng thought it was just an ordinary world. But as all sorts of characters appeared, he was left reeling. Uncle Jiu, who vanquishes demons; Hu Bayi, a Gold Touching Captain; Zhang Qishan, the Ninth Gate's commander... The System activated from the start, letting him summon underlings. As two armies clashed, Qin Feng swept his hand, and it tu 100Reads5.2Score—14d adds

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    These are all about the Republican era; the content is good, though a bit short, but they're still being updated. The first book is a sign-in reward, and the second is a 100x return reward.

35. 535 民 Republican Era: Ruling Shanghai, With No Shortage of Disciples 民国：横行上海滩，我弟子有点多 Jin ZhenmuyI金真木易Historical144k WordsOngoing The jianghu isn’t about fighting and killing. If you want to make it in the world, you need power and connections! In the early years of the Republic of China, Lu An transmigrates as the son of a rich family. He had planned to coast through life, but then he obtains the Martial Arts Grandmaster System. He can become invincible by founding a school and recruiting disciples. With a great responsibility suddenly thrust upon him, he has no choice but to step up. Ding! Found a sect and receive the In 292Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Story summary: I was originally not bad.

36. 536 我 I Have One Hundred Thousand Loyal Dead Soldiers 我有十万死士 Zhi Xu知许Urban488k WordsOngoing If you had 100,000 death soldiers, what would you do with them? Obviously, I’d unlock them all. Whatever Pinduoduo comes out with, I’d have them seize it! The comments were full of scorn. “If I had 100,000 death soldiers, I’d have every one of them borrow money from every illegal lending platform online, then refuse to pay it back, even if it meant dying. What would happen then?” Someone else said, “Just send them straight to an electronics factory. Four thousand yuan a month, meals and housing 372Reads5.4Score—14d adds
37. 537 帝 Empire: I'm Just a Small-Time Warlord 帝国，我就是个小小的军阀头子 A Bowl of Wine Fragrance一碗酒香Historical216k WordsCompleted In a parallel world, China, 1911. Yang Xuan comes from the modern world to this turbulent Republican era, where he becomes the commander of the garrison regiment in Majia Town and activates a “Military Arms Trade System.” In an age when warlords fight among themselves and treat human lives as worthless, Yang Xuan vows to unite China and put an end to the endless civil war. Thus, the Yang Group, the most powerful warlord faction of its age, is born. 2.6kReads8.2Score10714d adds

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    These are all high-quality warlord novels!

38. 538 新 The New Jiazi Chronicle 新编甲子 Eight-Tenths Proof捌分酒Historical229k WordsCompleted Zhang Xingguang goes from being a history student to returning to 1852, where he becomes the top scholar in the imperial examinations. He then takes a different path from the Xiang Army, defeats countless domestic and foreign rivals, and ultimately sets right one historical regret after another before embarking on a journey to the stars and seas. —Reads6.5Score—14d adds
39. 539 亮 Bright Sword: Is It Really Reasonable for My Regiment to Attack Taiyuan? 亮剑：我一个团打太原很合理吧？ Mo Jian墨间Urban1.9M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Lin Zhong, transmigrates into the world of "Drawing Sword" and becomes the commander of the New First Regiment! The New First Regiment is short on soldiers and officers. In less than a year, Lin Zhong blows up blockhouses, captures supplies, and orders each battalion to develop independently. All four battalion commanders become forces to be reckoned with! First Battalion Commander Zhang Dabiao, the god of infantry! Second Battalion Commander Wang Chengzhu, Huang Zhong reborn! T 23.3kReads8.6Score1.4k14d adds
40. 540 军 Warlords at War: I Build an Empire Where the Sun Never Sets 军阀混战，我打造日不落帝国 Gray Wolf Number Five苍狼五号Historical529k WordsCompleted [Warlord conflicts + conquest + large-scale battles + foreign invasion + arms dealing + factional power struggles] The empire is on its last legs. Foreign enemies invade, warlords rise, and an age of darkness begins! Special forces champion Jiang Haotian transmigrates to the Qingzhou Empire and becomes a regimental commander. He obtains the Myriad Realms Marketplace System, where money can buy anything. Soldier: “Commander, the 103rd Regiment stole our pay...” Jiang Haotian: “Muster the troops a 518Reads8.2Score—14d adds
41. 541 德 Germany, Master of Europe 德意志乃欧罗巴之主 Europa Nia欧罗巴尼亚Historical1.5M WordsCompleted I see a shining light in every one of you! Then, starting now, we will defeat every enemy standing in our way! We will let the glory that is ours shine across all of Europe! Long live Germany!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 55Reads8.6Score—14d adds
42. 542 欧 The European War: The Mastermind Pulling the Strings in Europe 欧战：撬动欧洲的幕后黑手 The Little Shrimp Swimming Upstream逆流的小虾米Historical479k WordsOngoing [Technology + political intrigue + strategic planning + conquest, no System, slow-paced. If it's not your cup of tea, please don't flame the author] In 1868, Milan, a transmigrator who had kept a low profile for over a decade, had just made a killing in Europe when his cousin was assassinated, making him the Prince of Serbia. How could a transmigrator settle for a tiny principality? There was the imperial glory of Alexander, the splendor of the Eastern Roman Empire! Southern Europe was waiting t 653Reads8.6Score—14d adds
43. 543 诡 Eerie Apocalypse: From the Start, I Burned One Hundred Thousand Undying Warriors! 诡异末世：开局先烧十万死士！ Fragrance Collector揽香客Mystery298k WordsCompleted [The Uncanny ※ Apocalypse ※ Bully] [Recommended for fans of uncanny fiction] The uncanny descend! A terrifying apocalypse! While everyone else is still dutifully working for the uncanny, Gao Jie is busy leading a hundred thousand death warriors in looting one uncanny scenario after another! “Kill all the males! Take all the females!” “Don’t kill me, Brother Jie! I can do a talent show!” “Brother Jie, this is all I’ve got...” “Hand it over!” In everyone else’s apocalypse, they’re just trying to s 52Reads8.1Score—14d adds
44. 544 在 Running Wild in Republican-Era China, Spoiled by a Warlord Marshal 在民国撒野，军阀大帅蓄意娇宠 Boisterous Beauty嚣嚣美人Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted Completed! [Transmigration, love at first sight, a love from a previous life, forced possession] Synopsis One: Marshal Xiao, a ruthless and bloodthirsty man in the turbulent days of the Republic of China, never imagined that a woman with two faces would lead him so completely astray. From then on, there was no turning back. The rules of Miss Shen's household include the following: 1. You are not allowed to stay out all night. 2. You are not allowed to flirt with other women… Adjutant Chu offers 3.6kReads9.1Score28814d adds
45. 545 重 Reborn: The Foreign Powers Are Actually Me 重生：列强竟是我自己 Little Earth Chicken小土鸡Historical578k WordsOngoing “Ding...” “Host has completed a hidden mission. Reward: 100 points.” “What happens if I fail a mission?” Listening to the crisp sound of the System, Wang Hao scratched his head and asked. “Erasure!” At the System’s utterly emotionless reply, Wang Hao scratched his scalp. He could only rack his brains to complete the random missions the System issued, working through them one by one to achieve his goal of becoming a bandit king. 42Reads6.2Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    I happen to have a story synopsis here: It doesn't include the swordplay, but some characters do have system-related traits: it's not particularly frustrating.

46. 546 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 9kReads9.4Score94714d adds
47. 547 军 Warlord: I'm a Prodigal Son, Ruling the Turbulent Age 军阀：我！败家子，纵横乱世风云 Candied Hawthorn冰糖葫芦Urban383k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Warlords + tycoon protagonist + one heroine + sweet romance + 1916 + sign-in + Republican-era setting + devoted husband + doting father + brotherhood] In his previous life, Zhao He was addicted to gambling and opium. He not only squandered his entire fortune, but also watched his wife bang her head against a wall and die. He was consumed by regret. Reborn in 1916, Zhao He becomes a devoted husband. He will reclaim everything that belongs to him, then lead his wife and daughter through 2.9kReads7.1Score11914d adds
48. 548 亮 Bright Sword: I Build an Armored Division Through a Lucky Draw and Crush the Japanese Invaders 亮剑：我抽奖组建装甲师平推鬼子 Flying Big Fish飞天大鱼Historical516k WordsCompleted Liu Ze transmigrates into the world of "Bright Sword", becomes commander of the New Third Regiment, and awakens a lottery System. Every time he uses a Japanese commander's saber, he gets to draw a prize. After the Battle of Cangyun Ridge, Liu Ze uses Sakata's saber to draw a production line for G43 semi-automatic rifles. As a result, the Japanese who encounter the New Third Regiment can't help wondering if they've run into an entire Eighth Route Army division. As Liu Ze captures more and more Ja 6Reads7.6Score—14d adds
49. 549 民 The Rise of a Warlord in Republican-Era China 民国军阀崛起 Little Xin of June六月的小新Historical146k WordsOngoing Zhao Tian Yu transmigrated to a parallel world and used knowledge far ahead of its time to build up capital overseas. In a turbulent and unpredictable environment, he steadily amassed power, growing from a minor warlord into a major warlord feared by the whole world. 9Reads7.9Score—14d adds
50. 550 抗 War of Resistance: Rising from New Recruit to Company Commander 抗战：从新兵连长开始崛起 A Man at Thirty三十而立的男人Urban1.3M WordsCompleted After the full-scale War of Resistance broke out in 1937, Chu Feng transmigrated into the past with a System and became a newly commissioned company commander in the Eighth Route Army. Looking at the broad saber and old rifles in his hands, and the recruit company of fewer than a hundred men, Chu Feng was dumbfounded. Worse still, headquarters ordered him to lead this rookie company in blocking an reinforced Japanese squadron, buying time for the division headquarters to evacuate. Obeying ord 7.1kReads8.8Score42914d adds

    Reader note

    These are all excellent novels about warlords during the Republic of China era. Those who enjoy warlord fiction should definitely check them out; you won't be disappointed.

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