Answer: warlords

AnswerCrossword Clue
WARLORDSPower-hungry military leaders
WARLORDSMen of power in China.
WARLORDSLocal rulers in China.
WARLORDSChinese bandit leaders
WARLORDSTen military leaders
warlordsWARLORD, a commander
warlordsA military commander, esp. an aggressive regional commander with individual autonomy