Nihai Tao

Author: Qin Shouou
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Publish Date: 1997-04-01
Features: This genre of fiction primarily consists of long chapters in the traditional Chinese serial format. It not only inherits the long-standing traditions of ancient popular novels and folk literature but also emphasizes the aesthetic value and entertainment function of art. As a result, it possesses strong national and popular characteristics. When the Northern Expeditionary Army, unstoppable, advanced towards Shanghai, the Jiangsu-Zhejiang warlords, unable to resist, sought aid from the Fenglu Army. Upon the arrival of the troops sent by the Fenglu Army in Nanjing, they neglected their important defensive duties and instead focused on having a good time, wanting to make the most of their visit to Jiangnan. Thus, the troops marched into Shanghai. They plunged headfirst into gambling dens and brothels. The leader of the troops, in particular, demonstrated all his "eighteen kinds of martial arts" in rotation:,,,. It is said that "searching through all the famous flowers on land and water, in the soft and tender paradise of the fair sex, they were lost in pleasure and forgot to return." This book vividly portrays the various vices of these warlords.