A Kneel in the East

A realistic long-form novel set in rural China during the Republic era, focusing on the War of Resistance. The villagers fear the chaos of war, but the Eighth Route Army wins their trust through kindness, leading to voluntary enlistment and the journey of a young man. The protagonist nervously signs the enlistment papers, supported unconditionally by his family and loved ones. The story depicts rural life in troubled times, youthful growth, and national righteousness, upholding humanity and moral boundaries without glorifying or whitewashing characters. — Description from novelcodex.org