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The period from 1895 to 1928 was a historical turning point in China's transition from imperialism to republicanism. Warlords from all walks of life stepped onto the historical stage one after another and became an important political force influencing the historical process of the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. Complex historical clues virtually hinder people's understanding of this important historical period. "History of the Beiyang Warlord Reign Period" combines the personal experience of Tao Juyin, a journalist in the Republic of China, and the rich historical materials he has mastered to restore the historical details of this era. Based on the advantage of "people at the time recounting the history of the world", it objectively and rationally creates a grand historical scene for readers and unfolds the historical picture of that turbulent era. With profound insight and vivid expressiveness of words, Mr. Tao Juyin narrated the warlord's turmoil that lasted for more than thirty years. It not only pays attention to the correlation between historical events, but also delicately depicts human nature and the climate of the world; it not only reflects a strict logical chain, but also shortens the distance between readers and history.

"The Warriors in Power: The Legend of the Governor's Army" truly reproduces the history of the period after Yuan Shikai's death when the heroes were divided and the warlords were fighting. From 1917 to 1921, China's political situation was turbulent. The Beiyang leaders who were in charge of the central government and the provincial governors who held real power at the local level were all fighting over issues such as restoration and republic, participation in war and neutrality, unification and autonomy, and the chaos was endless. It could be said that the situation was a major change that had not happened in three thousand years. From a restoration farce that lasted for 12 days to the war-torn Zhiwan Campaign, among the intertwined interests, fighting and collusion continued, and the strange phenomenon of demons dancing around appeared on several occasions.