Any Realistic Novels Set in the Republican Era?

202 山 Mountain and River Pillow: Marshal's Rose Little Flower YaoyaoModern Romance194k WordsCompleted —Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Shen Zhiwei, a young female reporter from Peking who believes in "news to save the country", and Gu Linyuan, a warlord with a heavy army and believes that "force is truth", in troubled times where "power comes from the barrel of a gun", when violence becomes the only language, how can civilization and integrity survive?

204 民 Secret History of the Republic of China SashaHistorical244k WordsCompleted 729Reads9.4Score100Shelves

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That period of history, that memory, that period of people's livelihood, through the characters and lives created by the writer, reproduce that dusty past, [love] is no longer in the fleeting time, I am grateful for the current era, the current life ෆ(˶'ᵕ'˶)ෆ

206 1 1913 New Warlords Zixiao KeHistorical2.8M WordsOngoing 99Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Yes, there must be! Look at this one

209 修 Repair Time, Just to Meet You Yu YanzhiModern Romance248k WordsCompleted 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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The heroine travels through the Republic of China, and there will be many real-life character stories, mainly about her career + the sweet daily life of marrying her husband first and then falling in love with the warlord husband.

210 东 Tales of a Bandit Woman from Northeast China Perfected Immortal TaibaiModern Romance4.0M WordsOngoing 346Reads7.0Score101Shelves

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Northeastern Republic of China~[Note]

211 青 Tears of Beauty in Brothel Han YuModern Romance340k WordsCompleted 659Reads—Score—Shelves

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Recommended is a story about a brothel in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. A prostitute Chunmei fell in love with a rich young man. The old madam forced her to lose her virginity to receive a client and secretly gave her Ecstasy. The prostitute and Chunmei were broken into and killed on the first night they had sex. When she woke up in a coma, she was already dead, so she was imprisoned and later sentenced to death. The plot is so ups and downs that I believe you will not be able to stop watching it. For details, please read the text.

212 夜 Night Hibiscus Que QueModern Romance202k WordsCompleted 173Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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More realistic.

216 我 My School Doctor Is a Great Witch Years Further AwayModern Romance221k WordsCompleted 11Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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Volume Two of the Republic of China [Campus Fantasy x Past and Present Life x Abuse of the Male Protagonist] Pure Love God of War x Flower of the High Mountains The first life: ["The goddess can know the movement of the stars, and she should know that what you see now is just the afterimage they left thousands of years ago."] ["All things will eventually dissipate, even if they are as ancient as the stars, they will one day fall... But so what, as long as they have been gorgeous, this life is not in vain..."] The third life: ["Am I good-looking?"] ["Good... Good-looking!"] ["You won't even give me some blood? Didn't you say I'm good-looking... Sure enough... You lied to me again...]

217 一 A Tree of Tangli Blossoms Lord of Xiyuan PavilionModern Romance162k WordsCompleted 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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Real historical background, an extremely romantic love story between a pilot and a talented girl from a scholarly family in the flames of war.

218 西 Northwest Love Wu XuanqingHistorical181k WordsCompleted 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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Good looking👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

219 抗 War of Resistance: A Jungle of Flesh and Blood LumpUrban8.1M WordsCompleted 13.1kReads5.8Score1.2kShelves

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The struggle for railway power in 1937

225 穿 Traveling Through the Late Qing Dynasty, from Bandits to Northeastern Kings 75 Little CannonHistorical184k WordsOngoing 95Reads—Score—Shelves

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This book is okay. It writes about the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China.

226 上 The Subtle Fragrance of Shanghai Beach Floats Tang Yu Is FullModern Romance324k WordsOngoing 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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Check in crazily for the Hujiang Feast! The writing style is realistic and not exaggerated, and the lingering pathos of that era is written vividly and vividly! Good looking highly recommended

227 民 It Snowed in the Republic of China and No One Returned Home Doudou of Starry Sky PavilionMarriage & Romance16k WordsCompleted 10Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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The Republic of China was in turmoil, and the wind and the moon brought helplessness to the family and the country. Women in the old era hid their love, hate and cowardice, and emerged from their own stubbornness in the turbulent years. Under the cheongsam, there were souls that refused to surrender.

229 旧 The Character Is Hidden Under the Old Cheongsam Doudou of Starry Sky Pavilion11k WordsCompleted 4Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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The cheongsam worn in the Republic of China outlined the character of the troubled times, and the wind and moon enveloped the family and the country in helplessness. Women in the old era hid their love, hate and cowardice, and emerged from their own stubbornness in the turbulent years. Under the cheongsam, there were souls that refused to surrender.

230 设 Designers Travel Through the Republic of China: Wise Men Never Fall in Love Good News from Wen LanModern Romance301k WordsCompleted 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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Novels of the Republic of China.

231 断 Broken Knife Love Mo MotoUrban586k WordsOngoing 156Reads—Score—Shelves

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This movie is basically real and full of passion and resistance.

232 乱 Shock in Troubled Times Three Hundred Miles of North WindModern Romance175k WordsCompleted 132Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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I like this novel set in the Republic of China. It not only has a touching love line, but also has a profound imprint of the times. The relationship between Xian Qinghong and Ye Yanhuai supporting each other in troubled times is very touching, and the interweaving of historical events such as the Kunming bombing and Changsha air raid make readers truly feel the cruelty and hardship of that era. The novel's description of the social features of the Republic of China is very delicate, adding a sense of historical depth. The overall reading feels like looking back at a real history, which is very immersive.

233 老 Veterans Never Die Sanshi SanxianUrban561k WordsCompleted 526Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Starting from the Battle of Nanjing, a history of the growth of veterans.

234 铁 The Story of Ping Liuli in Iron-Blooded Jianghu Longtang GuiziHistorical415k WordsCompleted —Reads—Score—Shelves

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Let's read a book from the early Republic of China, the companion chapter of "Water Margin" - "Time Travel: The Romance of Ping Liuli in the Iron-Blooded Jianghu" 1. The historical depth of the time-travel narrative and the sublimation of the revolutionary theme "Time-traveling: The Romance of Ping Liuli in the Iron-Blooded Jianghu" achieved a breakthrough in subject matter and theme within the framework of the traditional time-travel novel. The work takes the Pingliuli Uprising in 1906 as the historical background, and through the perspectives of revolutionary figures such as Liu Daoyi and Cai Shaonan, it elevates the literary technique of "time travel" from the rewriting of personal destiny to the grand narrative of national salvation. Different from the time-space adventure of early time-travel novels such as "Looking for the Qin" or the court love of "Step by Step", this book abandons the "time-travel and cheating" novel mode and instead focuses on the struggles and sacrifices of individuals in the torrent of history. For example, the book's portrayal of uprising leaders such as Xiao Kechang and Liao Shubao not only retains the heroism of knights, but also gives them the idealism of revolutionaries, forming a narrative tension of "a blend of historical reality and literary imagination." This approach coincides with the creative concept of "historical research style". The author has obviously made in-depth research on the social structure of the late Qing Dynasty, the operating mechanism of the Hui Party and the details of the uprising, such as the living conditions of Anyuan coal miners, the organizational rules of the Hongjiang Hui, etc. They are all based on historical materials and avoid the shortcomings of many time-travel novels that are "fake for the sake of comfort". At the same time, through the time-travel setting of holographic projection, the work allows historical figures such as Cixi and Guangxu to "spectate" the collapse of their own rule. This not only coincides with the core charm of time-travel novels of "examining history from a modern perspective", but also reveals the historical logic of the inevitable decline of the Qing Dynasty through the drama of time and space dislocation. 2. Time and space dialogue and character creation under dual-line narrative The narrative structure of this book adopts dual parallel lines: one is the tragic epic of the entire uprising in 1906, and the other is the "historical trial" under the holographic projection of Masi Street in 2026. This design not only enhances the layering of the story, but also deepens the theme through time and space dialogue. For example, the psychological changes of Cixi and Guangxu when watching the uprising process - from initial arrogance and fear to final silent reflection - are actually the soul torture of feudal rulers by the modern historical perspective. Liu Daoyi's "confrontation" with the future time and space before his death closely connected his personal destiny with the national awakening, forming a symbolic meaning of "death but still life". In terms of character creation, the work escapes the stereotype trap of traditional revolutionary narratives. Take Xiao Kechang as an example. He was both a miner leader and an ordinary person who was forced to be involved in the political whirlpool: his decisiveness when facing the Qing army's encirclement and suppression, his tenderness when he parted with his wife, his persistence in the revolutionary fire before his death, and his multiple character dimensions that made his image full and real. In addition, the tragic fate of female characters such as Yao Meizi and Zhang Hanying's wisdom and courage have broken through the limitations of women's "foil" in traditional historical novels and demonstrated the awakening and resistance of women in troubled times. 3. Integration and Innovation of Jianghu Chivalry and Revolutionary Ideals Another highlight of the work lies in the integration of "jianghu culture" and "revolutionary spirit". The party itself in the late Qing Dynasty had both the traditional chivalrous attributes of resisting the Qing Dynasty and restoring the Ming Dynasty and the political demands of the modern revolution, and the author strengthened this characteristic through detailed descriptions. For example, the secret codes and rituals used by members of the Hongjiang Society not only conformed to Jianghu rules, but also contained anti-Qing political metaphors; the weapons used by the rebels ranged from swords and cannons to captured foreign guns, symbolizing the transition from traditional folk power to modern revolution. This integration not only enriches the cultural heritage of the story, but also highlights the complexity of the historical process. Compared with "Thriving to Save the Nation" works such as "Ruling the World" and "New Song Dynasty", this book pays more attention to the perspective of the bottom: revolution is not the plan of a few elites, but a road paved with the flesh and blood of countless miners, farmers, and party members. For example, when Liao Shubao was killed, he shouted, "Twenty years later, there will be men who will come to dig up the ancestral graves." This was not only a declaration of war against the Qing court, but also a belief in the intergenerational inheritance of revolution. This kind of heroism in folk discourse is more contagious than a simple political declaration. 4. The balance between the sense of historical weight and the context of online literature. As an online novel, this book maintains readability without sacrificing historical seriousness. The author adopts a language style of "literary and white", which not only restores the context of the late Qing Dynasty (such as the wording of memorials and appeals), but also enhances the sense of substitution through modern narrative rhythm (such as the fast-paced editing of battle scenes). For example, when describing Liu Daoyi's torture, sensory details (the coldness of the shackles, the strong smell of blood) are intertwined with psychological monologues, allowing readers to feel the cruelty of history without giving up reading due to excessive depression. In addition, the work's "blank" treatment of historical events is also commendable. For example, the whereabouts of the remaining rebels after the failure of the uprising and the endings of some historical figures have not been fully explained, which not only conforms to the reality of incomplete historical data, but also leaves room for readers' imagination. This "virtual realism" approach is different from the "hardcore" style that emphasizes technical details in works such as "Lingao Qiming", and focuses more on the emotional resonance of historical situations. 5. The cultural value and practical inspiration of time-travel literature The success of this book reflects the transformation trend of time-travel literature from "entertainment" to "historical dialogue". It is no longer satisfied with allowing modern people to return to ancient "dimensionality reduction strikes", but attempts to explore the unfinished questions in history through the collision of time and space: If revolutionaries could foresee failure, would they still persist? If rulers could see the future, would they change their choices? This kind of thinking coincides with the scholar Fang Wei's suggestion that "time travel novels should become a medium for dialogue between history and reality." At the same time, the work's exploration of the relatively unpopular historical event of the Pingliuli Uprising has cultural salvage significance. It makes readers realize that the success of the Revolution of 1911 was not achieved overnight, but was the cumulative result of numerous local uprisings. This "bottom-up" view of history complements the current tendency in history education to focus too much on big figures. Conclusion: Historical Echoes in Iron-blooded Jianghu "Time Travel: The Romance of Ping Liuli in Iron-Blooded Jianghu" has set a new benchmark for online historical novels with its solid historical material foundation, multi-dimensional narrative innovation and profound humanistic care. It proves that time-travel literature can fully carry serious historical reflection and find a contemporary path for the inheritance of the national spirit in the collision of chivalry and revolutionary ideals. Just like Liu Daoyi's last words in the book: "The blood-fertile Central Plains are fertile with strong grass, and the cold and frozen earth is full of spring flowers." This work itself is a seed of fire sowing into the future.

235 瞎 The Blind Man's Performance Was so Good That My Wife Asked Me If I Wanted to Play It Again. Drunk on Wine for the Rest of My LifeHistorical1.1M WordsCompleted 61Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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[Like] [Like] No system + rivers and lakes + miracle doctor + magic hero + farming + no regrets] The story begins in the winter of 1924, when the last emperor was expelled from the palace. My master who has lived forever has become an immortal. Before his death, he passed on the secret of longevity to me. Let me go down to the world and go to the capital to inherit property.

237 鸳 Mandarin Duck Jade Pendant Searching in DreamsModern Romance657k WordsCompleted 28Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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It's about the Republic of China, and it's a plot that's very close to life.

238 东 Dongguan: Those Older Sisters Zeng YiUrban2.1M WordsOngoing 183.3kReads8.7Score10.4kShelves

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239 黔 Old Events in Qianzhou, the Young Marshal Banned the Wife YunheyueAncient Romance688k WordsCompleted 184Reads—Score—Shelves

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Look at this, it's very Republican style

240 中 Party Strife in China's Past Dynasties Wang TonglingHistorical151k WordsCompleted 201Reads7.8Score100Shelves

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Pure masterpieces of the Republic of China

241 金 The Queen of Finance Discovers That the Young Marshal Is Bai Yueguang's Stand-In Hermit of Xiangshan CreekModern Romance285k WordsCompleted 16Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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It's here, it looks so good, I can't stop!

242 谍 The Bourne Supremacy Northeast Old TurtleUrban2.9M WordsCompleted 7.6kReads8.8Score694Shelves

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Republic of China period? The rules have collapsed and the order is chaotic. The only way to stop killing is to kill. Kill the traitors, kill the traitors, kill the devils, kill decisively, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill.

249 神 The Charlatan Stirs Up Heaven Dirt Clod ZMMystery301k WordsCompleted 1.6kReads6.6Score166Shelves

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The books you are looking for are here, they are wonderful. . . .