What I Know - Wu Peifu

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Features: Unveiling the Story of China's Warlords Series. In the early years of the Republic of China, warlords vied for power amidst chaos and turmoil. This turbulent era gave rise to the "Beiyang Advisor" Xu Shichang, the "Zhili Commander" Cao Kun, and the "Five-Province Allied Commander" Sun Chuanfang. Some rose to the presidency through cunning political maneuvering, others seized control of the central government with their formidable armies, and still others dominated regions by brutalizing the people. These three warlords, originally poor commoners who lost their parents at a young age and toiled tirelessly, eventually embraced military life, climbed the ranks, amassed wealth, and seized power. Each became autocratic and imposing. How did they achieve such extraordinary destinies? Those in the know will reveal the truth behind the mystery, not just "fictional tales."