Fresh Premises Set in Republican-Era China 民国时期新颖的题材

1. 1 我 I’m a Male Secret Agent, and I Have Just a Few Too Many Secret Identities 我，男特务，马甲比情报多亿点 Bubbly Tangyuan糖圆啵啵Modern Romance612k WordsOngoing Strong heroine + Republican-era spy intrigue + multiple identities + System + no romance Nanzhi, a third-year college student, gets transported to the Republican era and unexpectedly awakens a System. Right from the start, she smoothly switches into a male body and impersonates Shen Zhiheng, a Huangpu Military Academy officer. Nanzhi thrives in the Republican era by killing Japanese spies and gathering intelligence. Cast of the comedy skit: I am Shen Zhiheng, an officer in the intelligence servi 1.8kReads8.8Score179Shelves

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   A new author's spy thriller debut is a hit! The plot is so fast-paced you won't dare fast-forward. It's all genuine and without any clichés. This great book deserves to be discovered by more people, so please recommend and support this promising new author!

2. 2 民 The Great Author of the Republican Era 民国大文豪 North of the North Pole0北极0之北Urban597k WordsOngoing Born in 1900, Li Sinian’s soul traveled a century into the future, where he witnessed a hundred years of change in the world. Armed with knowledge far beyond his time, he wrote tirelessly, leaving countless monumental works in the literary worlds of Huaguo and beyond and becoming a literary giant of his generation. He also made notable contributions to philosophy, history, education, economics, and many other fields. 574Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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   [Attention][Attention][Attention] A rare book recommendation: a work by a prominent Republican-era writer, 1922. He studied in the US, witnessed a century of change, saw the immense future transformations, and resolved to leave his mark on the world literary scene. His work encompasses philosophy, economics, and more—a true literary giant.

3. 3 重 Reborn in 1942: While Others Flee on Tree Bark, I Eat Stewed Meat 重生42逃荒别人吃树皮我吃炖肉 Getting Up in the Morning to Eat Spinach早上起来吃菠菜Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Fleeing famine] [Reborn] [Pocket dimension] [Decisive and ruthless] [Killing Japanese invaders] [Killing people and looting their bodies] [Multiple heroines, no single female lead] Ma Tian was a hitman who had only recently entered the profession when his fixer set him up. He was sent to assassinate a Southeast Asian general, only to discover it was a trap. At the last moment, he detonated the explosives in his hands, taking his enemies down with him. He transmigrated into the body of Su Chen, 29.2kReads7.1Score1.4kShelves

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   Check this out, from the male protagonist's perspective. It's about fleeing famine, the male protagonist, and killing Japanese soldiers and traitors. He's decisive and ruthless, neither doting on his sister nor any other woman; he's all about women, but no female lead. He doesn't falter at the sight of women, doesn't become irrational, and doesn't shy away from them. He's a breath of fresh air. The male protagonist has a ruthless and ambitious nature; he kills anyone who gets in his way. If his sister becomes an obstacle, he'll even kill her to prove his worth. If you like stories about fleeing famine and female-killing protagonists, this is a good book, highly recommended!

4. 4 鲟 Sturgeon Returns to Ning'an 鲟洄宁安 Ren Enshuo任恩硕Modern Romance343k WordsOngoing A Republican-era tragic romance, a woman's coming-of-age story, and two male leads. A sharp-witted, falsely disguised shaman PKs a rebellious dragon who slays gods. A sudden heavenly fire destroys a city, and the revered Hu Xuan shaman is wrongly blamed and made a scapegoat. With a colossal lie, Ge Wangshu rides alone for a thousand miles to escort the orphan Eyun home. It seems like a sturgeon swimming upstream to return to its birthplace, but in truth, it's the start of a journey with no retu 176Reads—Score166Shelves

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   The theme is novel, the writing is excellent, the female lead is a disguised shaman from the Hezhe tribe, and the male lead is a war god who kills shamans. It's a story of fighting bandits, resisting Japanese aggression, and patriotism.

5. 5 民 Republican Era: The Divination Was a Disaster! 民国，卦了！ Young Scholar of Jixu Studio集虚斋小学士Urban2.1M WordsOngoing [Entirely handwritten] [No System] [No harem] [A story for readers who like to think] [A panoramic portrait of Republican-era China] By Heaven’s decree, may he live long and prosper. His destiny belonged to Heaven. Yuan Fan took a furtive peek at it, only to stir up chaos across the Republic of China. Our story begins in 1923. That spring was quite lively… 48.7kReads8.9Score4.9kShelves

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   A deep dive into the Republican era, a veritable Qingming Scroll of the Republican period. It's unsystematic, without a harem, intellectually stimulating, logical, and has a certain reading threshold, offering a unique reading experience, especially suitable for seasoned bookworms.

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

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   Novel Theme

7. 7 1 1938: From the Start, It's Hell 1938：开局地狱 Dream of a Winter Night冬夜之梦Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Patriotic tale + wartime resistance and espionage + multiple identities + strong female lead + System + no romance After Kong Qianrou dies by accident, she transmigrates to the Republican era. She knows how to choose between dying right away or waiting a little longer to die. Looking at a land torn apart, she wears an innocent expression as she takes up the butcher's blade, becoming someone who strikes terror into the Japanese. On the outside, the protagonist is a Republican-era Lin Daiyu. In re 17kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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   A relatively novel theme

8. 8 四 The 1940s: Using My Pocket Dimension to Strip My Landlord Father Bare 四十年代，用空间掏空地主老爹 Why Are You Snatching Yaoyao, Wild One?抢瑶瑶野干嘛Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Miao Chu, an e-commerce supervisor, collapsed at her desk in the middle of the night after staying late to work on a PowerPoint presentation and analyze data. When she opened her eyes, she found herself reclining with her legs crossed on an ornately carved canopy bed. Well, would you look at that! She’d transmigrated into the youngest daughter of a wealthy landlord family in the 1940s! Before she could enjoy her rich life, the Japanese were already coming to raid the place! Looking at the fa 16.1kReads8.0Score1.4kShelves
9. 9 天 Sky Screen Livestream: Republican-Era Big Shots Collectively Lose Their Cool 天幕直播：民国大佬集体破防 Yile Zao伊乐藻Urban714k WordsOngoing A sky screen drops into the Republic of China era, broadcasting on schedule every night! Streamer Song Chi thinks he’s just educating his viewers about Republic-era literati and discussing their controversial achievements... He has no idea his livestream is being projected into the year 1930! When Lu Xiaoman sees people in the future call her a femme fatale, When Hu Lancheng learns he’ll become a traitor and be nailed to the pillar of shame, When Xu Zhimo discovers he’ll lose his life in the ski 33.3kReads8.4Score1.7kShelves

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   During the Republican era, this book offered a novel theme, making it the perfect choice!

10. 10 人 The Righteous Path of the World Is One of Vicissitudes: Adrift Across the Four Seas 人间正道是沧桑之四海飘零 Xiao Shandi晓珊迪Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing Meng Jia wakes up one day in the body of a young student from a century ago, who opposed an arranged marriage and starved herself to death. To keep escaping marriage, she follows her cousin to Guangzhou to study. By chance, she meets Chu Cai, a secretary in the principal's office at the Whampoa Military Academy. He is a shadow operative behind the KMT's Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, a powerful division chief who pulls the strings. Cold, calculating, obsessive, and willing to do 22.3kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves

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    This is a fine article from the Republican era. It describes the national sentiment and the history of the War of Resistance against Japan in great detail, and it also describes the major battles on the main battlefield of the National Revolutionary Army in great detail.

11. 11 情 Deep Love and Heavy Rain: I’ve Taken the Spy Chief 情深深雨蒙蒙之特务头子我收了 Xiao Shandi晓珊迪Female-Channel Fanfiction559k WordsCompleted The new book has just received its first rating, so the score will rise over time. This is a fanfiction crossover between the TV dramas The Right Way of the World and Romance in the Rain. It focuses on romance rather than politics, telling the sweet-and-sour love story of a secret service chief and a charming young lady. Yang Liren is the intelligence chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation's Shanghai office. Lu Mengping is the Lu family's youngest daughter, a spoiled, sharp-tongued girl wh 1.4kReads8.8Score101Shelves
12. 12 我 Renewing My Life in Republican-Era China 我在民国续费人生 She Came from the Snow她从雪中来Ancient Romance844k WordsCompleted [Republican Era Slice of Life] [Golden Finger Sign-In] [Space] [Lighthearted Comedy] This is a slice-of-life story set in the Republican Era, focused on cozy, easygoing days and building wealth. It is not an overpowered wish-fulfillment story, and there is no otome romance route. The romance only appears much later, with the focus on the female lead's growth. Bad news: Ji Shaowei transmigrated, and landed in the Republican Era! Good news: she transmigrated into a Republican Era game she had spe 15kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves

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    This fits perfectly; it's a heartwarming slice-of-life story set in the Republican era. The female lead has a cheat-like advantage.

13. 13 我 Beauty and Hairdressing in Republican-Era China 我在民国美容美发 Ye Xuan Gusi叶玄古寺Modern Romance757k WordsOngoing Spy thriller [No romance + entrepreneurship + espionage + not a power fantasy + no arrogant, all-conquering hero or Mary Sue + kindhearted, not malicious + everyday street life + no romantic melodrama + slow-paced] [Author's note: Feel free to read two or three chapters before deciding whether to continue. Don't blindly follow the reviews when judging a book's worth; decide for yourself.] Zheng Xiaohe brings modern skills with her when she transmigrates into the granddaughter of a barber in Ji 2.8kReads9.0Score259Shelves

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    Interested by the synopsis? History graduate Zheng Xiaohe travels back to the Republican era, where she and her grandfather run a small barbershop in Zhabei, Shanghai. After her grandfather's death, this orphaned girl struggles to survive in a chaotic world, relying on her modern hairdressing skills and a mysterious 20-square-meter space barely enough to store her belongings and stay alive. From the mundane details of daily life to matters of national importance, she uses scissors as a blade and the space as a shield, glimpsing the torrent of history within the confines of the barber chair, protecting friendship and hope, becoming a unique "ferryman" amidst the silent smoke of war.

14. 14 念 The Male Guard of Nian Ci An 念慈庵的男护院 Mountain Fresh山地鲜Urban440k WordsOngoing [Multiple Female Leads] Enter at Your Own Risk if You Mind [Treasure Hunt] [Jade Maiden Heart Sutra] [Bizarre Curiosities] [Fighting the Japanese] Nian Ci An is a nunnery that accepts only young widows. Wang Erniu's woman, Chun Xing, was sent inside. In a fit of rage, he joined the nunnery's guard force, just so he could stay close to her. Who could have guessed that once you enter the convent, you find yourself in a bottomless sea of trouble! The mayor's concubine asks him to deliver a letter, 1.5kReads8.6Score117Shelves

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    The Republican era had many female protagonists, which was quite interesting.

15. 15 架 Alternate Republic of China: Fleeing Famine With a Pocket Dimension 架空民国：带着空间去逃荒 Pepper Monkey花椒猴Modern Romance465k WordsCompleted [Transmigration] [Flight from Famine] [Republican Era] Su Bailu transmigrated to a famine-stricken era in the Republican Era and became a girl abandoned by her parents. To stay alive, she headed north with the masses. An unexpected encounter changed the course of her life completely. [Golden finger: A 20-cubic-meter space.] The real troublemakers: The elder brother and sister-in-law were never meant to cross paths, but their little sister insisted on meddling. 968Reads7.9Score105Shelves

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    Don't be fooled by the low rating, it's really good.

16. 16 刚 Just Reborn, I Was Tied Up and Hauled into the Mountains by a Gang of Female Bandits 刚重生，就被一群女土匪绑上山 Mountain Fresh山地鲜Urban864k WordsCompleted [Beautiful Bandit Women] [Fierce War of Resistance] Wang Fugui transmigrates as a good-for-nothing young master who can’t even lift a finger to defend himself. With his family destroyed and six stunning bandit women before him, he finds himself in dire straits when the Sun-Shooting System suddenly activates: killing Japanese soldiers lets him level up and grow stronger! But his very first mission sends him to kill a Japanese soldier all alone; to reach level two, he has to attack a town by himse 5.6kReads7.8Score480Shelves

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    Beautiful women everywhere, let's fight the Japanese devils!

17. 17 刚 Just Arrived in Republican-Era China, I Have Nothing but Money 刚到民国，除了钱，一无所有 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Su Ning transmigrated into a series of novels set in the Republic of China era. The good news: she had a System. Better yet, the System's reward pool held a full ten billion. Once she spent it all, Su Ning could return to the modern era and live happily as a billionaire. The bad news: the System was called "The Rich Are Heartless"... In the turbulent Republic of China, she had to play a villain who was rotten to the core. Determined to stay alive, Su Ning racked her brains to become relatives wi 96.3kReads8.7Score10.4kShelves

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    The clash between the Republic of China era and a super-rich tycoon is quite interesting.

18. 18 初 Arriving in Bright Sword, the System Urges Me to Repay a Debt of Gratitude 初到亮剑，系统催我去报恩 Flowers Bloom and Flowers Fade花开又花谢Urban2.6M WordsCompleted [Arms Dealer System + War of Resistance + Arsenal + Spycraft + Logistics + Behind-the-Scenes] What's the biggest thing in Bright Sword that left fans feeling it could have been better? Sun Desheng: “Regimental Commander, using Tiger tanks to take out those Japanese tin-can tanks is so satisfying. Shame we've got so few.” Li Yunlong: “No rush. Use these for now. Another 200 are already on the way.” Zhang Dabiao: “Regimental Commander, my First Battalion is nearly 5,000 men now. We can't fit any m 28.1kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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

19. 19 鬼 Ghost Hand Chen: The Eight-Gate Lockdown 鬼手陈：八门锁局 Yu Ruijun于瑞君Urban3.2M WordsOngoing Every gambler has three defining traits: First, they’re lazy and gluttonous, dreaming of getting rich overnight. Second, they think they’re clever and see everyone else as an idiot. Third, they’re missing a screw and never consider the consequences. Third Master Chen makes a living fleecing people like that... 24.9kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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    It absolutely meets your requirements. It's a gambling story set in the Republican era, with a plot full of twists and turns, and all the supporting characters are incredibly intelligent. Later on, it even intertwines gambling with national and personal vendettas, making it a truly captivating watch.

20. 20 她 She Is as Beautiful as Fireworks 她似烟火美 Carnegie of Kindergarten幼儿园的卡耐基Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted Qi Wanxi, a wealthy young lady from Republican-era China, found herself inside a jade pendant and suddenly appeared in the modern world, where she met a handsome man. Later, Qi Wanxi lounged comfortably across the man's lap, smiling faintly. “Mr. Ji, when did you fall for me and decide you wouldn't marry anyone else?” Ji Qingyang didn't even look up. He pushed a piece of peeled fruit into her mouth to silence her, keeping his smile as he replied, “When you broke three of my pots, two TVs, and a 343Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    🎊Qi Wanxi was a wealthy young lady during the Republic of China era [understood]. Due to an accident, she traveled to the modern era by entering a jade pendant [sending heart] and met Ji Qingyang. [Heart] The two initially bickered and teased each other, but later Ji Qingyang's sweet talk skills were off the charts [shy]. In order to win Qi Wanxi's heart faster, Ji Qingyang even asked his mother to help him [laughing][laughing][laughing]

21. 21 四 The 1940s: Conquering the Hard Years 四零：干翻艰苦年代 Yellow Sand, Heart in Sorrow黄沙心悲凉Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [1940s + Farming + Pocket Dimension + Artificial Intelligence + Growth] In a time of war, little Jiegeng was abandoned by her own mother. With her baby brother in her arms and the help of an artificial intelligence, she took one step at a time out of a small mountain village and grew into a towering tree. 9kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    Written from the Republican era to the 1970s, these are excellent books whose titles don't do them justice. They are highly rated works that reflect reality, depicting hardship before eventual success. You won't regret reading them!

22. 22 四 Famine of 1940: The Tycoon Brings His Granary and Orchard as Dowry 四零饥荒，大佬带粮仓果园做陪嫁 A Plot of Flowers一亩花田Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Beast World × 1940s, Space for Traveling Between Worlds and Trading Goods, One-on-One Romance] When Tang Su was starving to death, a black mamba beastman forcibly bonded with her and brought her back to the beast world. Soon afterward, she unlocked a space that allowed her to travel between two worlds. Endless spring water, mushrooms and medicinal herbs she could pick to her heart's content, and countless fish, shrimp, crabs, and beast meat became the supplies she stockpiled in bulk. Every time 269Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Beast World + Republic of China + Anti-Japanese War. When Tang Su was starving and on the verge of death, she was forcibly brought back to the Beast World by a Black Mamba Serpent Beast through a contract, which opened a space that allowed her to travel between the two worlds. Inexhaustible spring water, endless mushrooms and medicinal herbs, and countless fish, shrimp, crabs, and beast meat became her main resources. Each time she leveled up, she could exchange for a chance to return to the Tang Kingdom. After figuring out the pattern—the rainy season in the Beast World, and winter in the Tang Kingdom—she used the space's incredible abilities to manage her daily life, bring order to the world, and make the Tang Kingdom the number one kingdom in the world. After the country was peaceful and prosperous, females became rare in the Beast World, and the Tang Kingdom's preference for sons led to countless abandoned babies. She adopted them and moved them to the planet Manda, where she established a city.

23. 23 名 Pampered Heiress: My Wardrobe Leads to the Republic of China Era 名媛娇宠：我家衣柜通民国 Known in My Heart寸心知Modern Romance433k WordsCompleted "Complete" [Secret identity + strong heroine + patriotism + Republican era + pursuing a career] Lu Qingyu accidentally tumbled out of her wardrobe and landed directly in the Republican era. Not only was she mistaken for the only daughter of Commander Lu, she also acquired a young marshal as her fiancé. She thought that simply staying alive in an age of unending war and constant danger would be difficult, but it turned out she could even travel back and forth. Well, in that case, Lu Qingyu had no 963Reads9.1Score113Shelves

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    ① Lu Qingyu accidentally fell out of the wardrobe and landed in the Republic of China era. Not only was she mistaken for the only daughter of Commander Lu, but she also gained a young marshal's fiancé. She thought she'd struggle to survive in a war-torn, precarious world, but unexpectedly, she could travel back in time? Lu Qingyu wasn't afraid anymore, and she stared at the Qing Dynasty porcelain bowl used to feed the cat, lost in thought… ② The iron-blooded Marshal Xiao of the Republic of China, a ruthless killer, was unexpectedly seduced by a woman with two faces, embarking on a path of no return. Among Miss Shen's family rules were these: 1. No staying out late at night. 2. No philandering… Lieutenant Chu helplessly comforted her, "Marshal, Madam cares too much about you." But Marshal Xiao coldly replied: It's because I'm too indulgent. Who knew that one day this audacious woman would run away pregnant? Such provocation! Once I catch her, I'll... Well, never mind, I can't bring myself to do anything to her.

24. 24 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 3.7kReads9.1Score289Shelves
25. 25 1 1912: Sweep Through a Chaotic Era with My Arsenal 1912：我靠军火库横扫乱世 Break the Horse, Raise the Spear, Pacify the World破马长枪平天下Urban946k WordsOngoing Late Qing dynasty, the third year of Xuantong, Rong County, Sichuan. Gunfire echoes across the land. A world in turmoil is coming, and the nation is on the brink of collapse. Chen Feng, a soldier in the Jiaolong Special Operations Assault Team, opens his eyes to find that he has transmigrated into this turbulent era, where human life is worth less than grass. Bandits run rampant within the country, and mutinous soldiers burn and slaughter. The Qing court is corrupt, while foreign powers circle l 19.3kReads6.7Score1kShelves

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    I highly recommend a hardcore warlord novel! The protagonist transmigrates back to the late Qing Dynasty. Although he has a system, it's not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. It follows real historical events and uses advanced thinking to change the political landscape. It gets increasingly addictive as it progresses. Fans of Republican-era war and political intrigue should definitely check it out. [Already hooked][Already hooked][Already hooked][Already hooked][Already hooked]

26. 26 亮 Bright Sword: Following Kong Guoyin, I Build the Strongest Military Industry 亮剑：追随孔过瘾，打造最强军工 Flowers Bloom and Flowers Fade花开又花谢Urban2.5M WordsCompleted [Military production + War of Resistance + Special operations + No female lead + Li Yunlong + Independent Regiment] While on a mission, Kong Hao is ambushed by spies from Sakura Country and unexpectedly transmigrates to the turbulent years of the War of Resistance. The land is overrun, and the people are slaughtered. A Chinese man from the future vows to defy the odds and lessen his people's suffering. Short on heavy artillery? He builds a devastating spigot mortar. Worried about enemy planes ru 16.2kReads8.3Score921Shelves

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    I recommend two books, five stars ★★★★★: One is a completed novel of over 2.6 Million words, 9.1 Rating, over 1200 chapters, a very enjoyable read. The other is a currently updating novel of 1.2 Million words. The protagonist sells weapons to the Eighth Route Army and incidentally helps the base area develop its industry. Sun Desheng: Regimental Commander, using Tiger tanks to fight those Japanese mini-tanks is really exhilarating, but there are a few too few. Li Yunlong: No rush, use them for now, there are 200 more already on the way. Zhang Dabiao: Regimental Commander, my battalion is almost 5000 men, any more and we won't be able to fit them. Li Yunlong: Dabiao, a corps is still a regiment, the higher-ups don't give us official ranks, there's nothing I can do. Wang Xikui: I just killed a Japanese major general, what's the reward? Li Yunlong: Only a major general, a bit low rank, the reward is half a jin of sweet potato liquor. Chu Yunfei: Brother Yunlong, what do you think about us brothers joining forces to attack Taiyuan? Li Yunlong: Brother Yunfei, after we take this territory, we need to clarify beforehand who gets to own it.

27. 27 残 Jade Tempered by Lingering Fragrance 残香淬玉 Yue Lan an悦岚anModern Romance116k WordsOngoing What love could there be in the Republican era? Just staying alive was hard enough! My father said, “Lingfang, you have to live. Stay alive!” Then he pushed me out of Fengtian. Li Mu said, “Stay alive. Only then will you have a chance,” and turned around and exposed his identity on purpose, trading his chance to live for mine and someone else’s. Yueya said, “Miss, please take care of yourself. Don’t suffer so much,” then exhausted herself worrying over me and died of her wounds. Brother Jiadong 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Welcome to the story of a newborn baby girl's growth during the Republic of China era!

28. 28 神 Divine Oil 神油 Lying-Down Dog躺狗Urban5.7M WordsOngoing The waters of the Gui River cannot wash away old blood debts. A jar of miraculous oil can keep the secrets of a powerful family locked away. The Republic of China is in chaos, the country teetering on the brink of collapse. At the command of his ancestors, the sole surviving heir of the Shi family enters the fray, disguising himself as an anonymous laborer at the Wen family’s oil mill. He appears plain and timid, but in his heart he is plotting a sweeping revenge. The miraculous oil the Wen fami 67.3kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    The story of a landlord family's decline during the Republic of China era is full of twists and turns, gripping and suspenseful, and the young man seeking revenge also finds himself quite lucky with women.

29. 29 喋 Bloodshed Brothers and the Woman with a Gun 喋血兄弟和带枪的女人 Lying-Down Dog躺狗Urban1.1M WordsCompleted To love one person is fidelity. To love two is cheating. To love three is a tangled affair... To be loved by one person is happiness. To be loved by two is anxiety. To be loved by three is a disaster... 1.3kReads7.1Score129Shelves
30. 30 影 The Perfect Life of a Supporting Actress 影视女配的圆满人生 A Lamp on a Rainy Night in the Jianghu江湖夜雨一盏灯Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted Countless supporting female characters and cannon-fodder characters who refused to be reincarnated have gathered in the Underworld. The resentment they give off has formed a haze, seriously harming the Underworld's ecology. To solve these problems, Lu Zhi, head of the Reincarnation Bureau, joined forces with A Jiao, head of the Transmigration Bureau, to create a variety show called The Underworld Rebirth Grand Prize Draw. Every selected wandering soul gets one chance to be reborn. They can get r 4.6kReads8.2Score147Shelves

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    Deep Affection in the Rain (fanfiction)

31. 31 谍 The Little Spy's Rise to Power 谍战小特务的逆袭 Winter Isn't Hot冬天不热Urban2.8M WordsCompleted He is the lowest-ranking undercover agent in the Military Statistics Bureau, yet he can spot Japanese spies in a vast crowd. He is also an expert operative, infiltrating enemy-occupied territory to assassinate traitors who sell out their country and vanish without a trace. Because: “Scanning Eye” in operation... 186kReads9.5Score20.6kShelves

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    💥💥Highly recommend (♥∀♥) Liu Changchuan, a cunning and ruthless agent among the Japanese invaders, saving the day from collapse. He's a low-ranking Kuomintang agent, capable of spotting Japanese spies in a sea of ​​people. He's also a master of action, infiltrating enemy-occupied territory to assassinate traitors without leaving a trace. Because: his "scanning eye" is scanning…

32. 32 少 The Young Marshal Rules His Wife: Even If the Forced-Melon's Not Sweet, It Has to Be 少帅霸妻，强扭的瓜不甜也得甜 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Traditional household intrigue + revenge on scoundrels + fictional Republic-era setting + coercive pursuit + reborn heroine] Young Marshal Jing Yuanzhao is captivated by Yan Xin’s striking beauty and wants to keep her in a private residence, even though she is already married. “Stay with me for three months, and I’ll give you all the luxury and wealth you want. Your husband’s career will take off, too.” Yan Xin slapped him across the face. After he went to every length to get her, he asked with 27.9kReads9.5Score3.5kShelves

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    ✨Cold noodles are here!✨🤪 👉Yan Xin is reborn, on the fifth day of her marriage. In her previous life, she encountered a bloodsucking husband's family, an ungrateful son, and a shameless cousin. In this life, she is determined to get rid of this family of wolves and tigers. However, she encounters the young marshal Jing Yuanzhao, who wants to take her by force. The two are entangled for a long time, but little did they know that this "long time" would last a lifetime. 😍

33. 33 民 Republican Era: I'm the Bandit Mountain Rose 民国：我是土匪山里红 lie flat Is a Blessing躺平是福Urban824k WordsCompleted (Transmigration + Republic of China era + War of Resistance + Online Game + Female Protagonist + No Romance) A member of the Republic’s Fire Phoenix Special Forces, with a game in tow, transmigrates to the Republic of China in 1924. She becomes the top boss of the Heavenly King Stronghold in the Taihang Mountains, and the granddaughter of the leader of the bandits across the seven northern provinces. Not bad! There’s still time. With the items in her game inventory, she can put together a well-e 771Reads6.8Score107Shelves
34. 34 重 Back to Thirty Years Ago 重回三十年前 lie flat Is a Blessing躺平是福Modern Romance441k WordsCompleted A magical watch lets her transmigrate back and forth between the present and thirty years ago. Thank goodness! This time, she has to seize the opportunity and save herself from her tragic fate. 899Reads7.7Score106Shelves
35. 35 四 In Siheyuan, I Become Huaihua, the Poor Little One 四合院我成了槐花小可怜 lie flat Is a Blessing躺平是福Male-Channel Fanfiction771k WordsCompleted The moment I opened my eyes, I had become Little Huaihua from the courtyard. The protagonist was absolutely terrified! Born into a family like this, the protagonist decided to cozy up to Lou Xiao'e to make sure she could grow up healthy. Auntie Lou was not only the only good person in the whole courtyard, but someone who might even sneak her off to Hong Kong one day. 5.2kReads8.5Score238Shelves
36. 36 穿 I Transmigrated to the Republic of China and Became a Literary Celebrity by Copying Books 穿越民国，我靠抄书成文豪 The Crown Prince Who Loves Radish Meatballs爱吃萝卜肉圆的王储Urban771k WordsCompleted Not a conventional power fantasy with a golden finger. Not a lighthearted story. No romance. If you transmigrated to the Republic of China era and awakened a System, what would you do? Zhang Xun has no idea. Swept into this era, he unexpectedly awakens a golden finger System. At first, all he wants is to stay alive. Later, he wants everyone to survive together. But history’s tide is so powerful that, despite struggling with all his might, he still cannot escape being crushed beneath it... Zha 4.5kReads8.3Score405Shelves

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    It's quite rare to see a story about students studying in France. It lets people know how much hardship and perseverance is involved in studying abroad. It truly reflects the spirit of youth.

37. 37 乱 Heroes in a Troubled Age: Dawn of the Revolution 乱世群英之革命破晓 Only When Things Are Examined Does Knowledge Follow物格而后知至Historical198k WordsOngoing Assassinate the Qing emperor? Storm the imperial palace? Beat up traitors and confiscate the estates of corrupt officials and landlords. Sneak into Japan to wage a spy war? Bomb the emperor's palace? Adapted from real history, with explosive new plotlines and vividly drawn characters. Dedicated to the eightieth anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan. It celebrates patriotism, honors heroes, and promotes a people-centered view of history. 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Easily banned, so watch with caution! Assassination of the Qing Emperor? Disruption of the Qing Palace? Beating up traitors and confiscating the property of officials and landowners? Smuggling into Japan for espionage? Bombing the Emperor's Palace? Based on true history, this film adds exciting plot twists and vividly portrays characters. Dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan, it promotes patriotism, commemorates heroes, and advocates a people-centered historical perspective.

38. 38 那 The Fallen Camellia 那跌落的山茶花 Ting Xuan听宣Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was a wage slave. In this life, she is one again. A working soul has lived two lifetimes as an overworked beast of burden, but along the way, the little sprouts growing between the bricks and the snapped, withered branches have all blossomed without her noticing. Sigh, she can spend a little less on herself. How could she help it when the flowers were so beautiful when they bloomed? (I have no idea how this got tagged as romance, but the author doesn’t consider it roman 282Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    It's set in the Republican era, but it's quite novel, especially the parts about studying abroad and making money overseas—it captures the spirit of the working class [shy].

39. 39 我 I Bought the Republic of China 我买下了民国 Don't Stop the Wine酒杯莫停Historical347k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Republic of China era, I discovered I could travel back and forth between that time and the modern day. Before long, modern times had gained a trove of antiques, while the gold and silver I brought back allowed Yuan Kewen, possessing the body of Yuan family's second son, to buy up the Republic of China. 3Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    The first book's protagonist transmigrates into the body of Yuan Shikai's son, bringing back artifacts from the Republic of China era to the modern era to sell and become a wealthy man. The second book features the son of Zhang Shikai, who transmigrates to a similar parallel universe. He has a system, but it's not exaggerated. He manufactures weapons, creates an economy, develops Northeast China, and fights against people living comfortably. The plot is exciting and thrilling, making it a good read.

40. 40 抗 War of Resistance: Now That I’m Reborn, Who’d Still Be a Young Marshal? 抗战：都重生了谁还当少帅啊 I Must Make the Heavenly Rankings必须上天榜Urban295k WordsOngoing His surname is Wang, as in Prince Wang! Just hearing it makes him sound rich, and in fact, he really is rich. But he still has plenty of troubles. They haven’t diminished as his assets have grown. Other people become major generals and brigade commanders at 19, generals and corps commanders at 25, and commander-in-chief at 27, commanding 300,000 troops across the army, navy, and air force! But at twenty-seven, he… Valentino? The Black Stockings operation? Damn it!!!! 6Reads5.5Score—Shelves
41. 41 穿 Transmigrated Into a 1940s Book: From the Start, It's Just Me, My Little Sister, and a Baby Fleeing for Our Lives 穿书四零：开局就剩妹妹带娃逃命 Cute Little Mahua麻花小萌Modern Romance3.6M WordsOngoing High school student Jiang Jiyun was innocently caught in the crossfire while watching an incident out of curiosity, then transmigrated to an era torn apart by war. It was the setting of a historical novel she had read, where she became a nameless passerby who was killed off without ever appearing in the story. From the start, Japanese soldiers swept through the countryside, massacring the entire village. After burying the original owner’s mother, Jiang Jiyun set out with the child entrusted to h 14.7kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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    This is a must-read! The female protagonist, just over five years old, uses her special abilities to fight and kill Japanese soldiers. Highly recommended! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

42. 42 谍 Espionage: Body in Cao's Camp, Heart with Han 谍战：身在曹营心在汉 Little Black Sun黑色小太阳Urban450k WordsCompleted Long Yan transmigrated, and woke up in the body of a Japanese man. And one with a little royal blood, at that. He swore to the heavens that even if he was wearing a Japanese man's skin, he would defend the land of China to his dying breath! A fake Qiu Chan is in mortal danger? Long Yan says with a serious look, “Comrade, I’m Qiu Chan! I’ll cover you, so hurry and run!” The real Qiu Chan, whose identity has been stolen, is completely dumbfounded? Ye Chong raises his hand and shoots someone dead 604Reads9.4Score100Shelves

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    It's a really good read, and it's already finished. I found it when I was looking for something to read. It's basically about transmigrating into a spy drama, but the protagonist's identity is the Japanese Emperor's cousin. It's the first time I've seen something like this. It perfectly embodies the idea of ​​being in one camp but having one's heart with another.

43. 43 回 Memories of 1931: Hunting, Fighting the Japanese, and Raising a Family 回忆一九三一养家打猎打鬼子日子 Broken Little Toe骨折得小脚趾Urban2.9M WordsOngoing In 1931, the Japanese invaded China. Ling Feng hunted to feed his family and fought the Japanese to capture supplies. He and his good brothers enjoyed the good life, built houses, and got married. 17.6kReads8.5Score1.2kShelves

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    It's not about warlordism, it's a hunter-themed story.

44. 44 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 40kReads8.2Score2.4kShelves

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    The stories set in the Republican era are written in a witty and humorous style, perfect for everyone to enjoy during their leisure time!

45. 45 军 The Warlord's Cherished Wife: His Lady Is a Sickly, Dark Lotus 军阀权宠，夫人原来是病娇黑莲花 Tongjia Dongzhu佟佳东珠Modern Romance544k WordsCompleted Love affairs and marital entanglements are, for the most part, just like this. No one can always be in the stronger position, and no one can always have everything under control. Loving someone more may put you at a disadvantage, but everything has two sides. Sincerity will always be the ultimate weapon. I dedicate this story to myself and to Wanxiang. This is the final chapter of the Republican-era saga. Until we meet again in the jianghu, may we both return with a brand-new story to tell. 71Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Both the male and female protagonists have clear goals and plans, with national righteousness, social structure, family entanglements, and romantic love all indispensable. Gu Jingzhou's first impression of Sheng Changning is that of a pure white rabbit, innocent and adorable. But after getting to know her, this white rabbit seems less innocent and more eccentric?! And after spending more time together, she's starting to resemble a big bad wolf? [Facepalm][Facepalm] Okay, let's have a story of mutual conquest and mutual fulfillment, a satisfying tale of rampaging through the world and crushing the villains! [Shy][Shy]

46. 46 民 A Deep Love in the Republican Era: My Twisted Childhood Friend Drags Me into the Abyss 民国挚情：病态竹马拉我坠入深渊 Watery Sweet Tea水色甜茶Two Male Leads248k WordsOngoing [Male-male leads + alternate universe + Republican-era setting + ensemble cast focus + a tragic ending for everyone] Shen Tingshen returned from studying in Shanghai with all the airs of a New Youth. Whenever he saw an injustice, he stepped in; whenever he saw someone in need, he helped. Ji Nianyao, however, thought the most unfortunate person in all of Nanyang was himself. Just look around: what other good-for-nothing in his twenties was still controlled by his father? He wasn't allowed to watc 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That has to be this one. The portrayal of patriotism is excellent, the plot flows smoothly, and the characters are very well-developed. I rarely read novels set in the Republican era, practically none. But this one truly amazed me. The author's writing is superb, very fluid, and unlike Tomato's usual style, it feels more like a serious drama, which I personally love. In my opinion, it's the top Republican-era novel. But I don't know why I haven't read many of them yet; its brilliance should be recognized.

47. 47 抗 War of Resistance: The Invincible Organization System 抗战：无敌编制系统 Liang Qiwen梁启文Urban3.7M WordsOngoing Li Shaoyi, a university graduate preparing for the civil service exam, transmigrates back to 1935 and awakens the Invincible Military Establishment System. Once ten of his subordinates are officially enlisted, they are immediately issued two full sets of weapons and equipment for a German infantry squad. At midnight, their ammunition supply is replenished to twice the amount they used the previous day. Once fifty of his subordinates are enlisted, they are immediately issued all the weapons and e 54.8kReads8.5Score3.9kShelves

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    Travel back to the Republic of China era, build your own team, and receive unlimited supplies from the system.

48. 48 民 Republican Era: The Little Girl of the Swallow Gate 民国：燕子门的小萝莉 Mountain Fresh山地鲜Urban170k WordsCompleted A new story is here! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 657Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A lighthearted novel set in the Republican era.

49. 49 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 3kReads8.8Score145Shelves

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    I recommend a book I wrote myself, [Sending Hearts].

50. 50 四 Siheyuan: From the Start, the Whole Family Gathered Around to Cry 四合院：开局全家人围着哭 As It Is, and As It Is Too亦然亦也Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing (Period Setting + Siheyuan Courtyard + Pocket Dimension + Mild Antagonism + Carefree + Multiple Heroines?) Li Zifeng was an utterly ordinary poor young man from a later era. After accidentally getting swept up in the transmigration craze, he was dropped straight into 1943, in Kaoshan Village. By chance, he became the apprentice of an eccentric master who spent all day drinking fake liquor and lived a carefree, easygoing life. He learned a unique set of unorthodox skills that were down-to-earth a 20.4kReads5.8Score1.1kShelves

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    It reads smoothly and has no flaws.

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