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Arc 11 Daughter of the Republic VS Chinese Opera Singer (11.1-11.10)

Chapter 269 Daughter of the Republic VS Chinese Opera Singer (11.1)

New arc, new world, new web design! (I didnt like the theme I randomly chose when setting up–pro tip: if you prefer reading in dark mode, activate AMP) This one takes place during (a presumably fictional version of) the Republic of China (1912-1949). Some of my footnotes in this chapter expand on the historical context given by the author.

In the late 19th century, due to the corruption of the Qing Dynasty and the depth of the invasion of the capitalist powers, and especially due to the defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War,[1] China fell into a serious national crisis.

The advanced people of China sought ways to save their nation.

With the development of the capitalist economy in China, and the spread of Western political ideology, the political forces representing the emerging bourgeoisie had begun to enter Chinas the political arena.

Continual conflicts and struggles broke out, and the Qing government was gradually overthrown. Local warlords occupied land to expand territory and to resist foreign enemies.[2] Continuing to this day, the situation on all sides was dominated by self-proclaimed hegemons.

The Northeast was united to form a strong alliance, establishing the Resistance Alliance Fellowship Army, while the Southwest did things its own way and established a strong independent government to seize power and expand its strength.[3]

In the process of constant foreign invasion, many heroes emerged.

The first one was the Warlord Marshal of the South—Ziju BaiLin.

This man, who looked refined and cultured, as it happens had a domineering temper. If he saw something he fancied, hed just snatch it directly. It is said that he took his position as Marshal in just such a way once he had set his eyes on it. Before then, he had merely been a political strategist, though no one knew the details.

It cannot be denied that he had seized military power in the Southern Region, and for more than three years until now, had always been victorious. Not only were the invaders beaten till they pissed their pants in terror, he also snatched many lands in appropriation. Among them, Li Hua Province was one of them. Today was the day when Marshal Ziju entered the province.

On the outer main road in Li Hua Province, Marshal Zijus deputy general had long been waiting with the army. The two rows of troops looked mighty and domineering. The soldiers who had experienced fighting on the battlefield inevitably carried the smell of blood on their bodies.

The common people who had been attracted to watch this legendary man could only quietly stand behind, far away from this group of soldiers.

Clump! Clump! Clump! Clip-clop clip-clop clip-clop! The sounds of horse hooves and footsteps rung out slowly on the bright afternoon.

The gate of the city was wide open, and the soldiers standing watch on the city wall roared quickly at the sight of the troops not far away: The Marshal has arrived! The Marshal has arrived!

The soldiers downstairs lined up in formation again, all facing the city gate. Their faces were solemn and respectful, as if they were waiting for the return of God.

BaiLin was clothed in a dark green military uniform that delineated his strong, lean, and powerful body. He wore a gun holster at his waist, and from inside a black metal object revealed its tail, indicating its existence.

He was riding on a large white horse, and with his refined and elegant face, he did not look like a soldier at all. But that pair of sharp, murderous eyes didnt allow anyone to dare underestimate this man. He was completely a beast. It was just that at this moment he had retracted his claws.