
Great Ming: From the Imperial Exams to Absolute Power
大明:从科举到权倾天下
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- Ongoing
- Length
- 2.1M Words
- Genre
- Historical
- Subgenre
- Historical & Ancient
- Updated
- 20h ago
- Source
- Fanqie
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Other names
- The Great Ming Road to Success, Beginning with the Imperial Exams大明青云路,从科举开始Former title · until Oct 2026
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Looking for books like First-Rate! (First-Rate). Good books shouldn't be buried!
My Favorite Historical Novel on Tomato Novel
I'm looking for books like Taking Another Name in Langya. Transmigration isn't a dinner party; it's a deadly game at every turn. The plot should be vivid and interesting, with side characters who are smart. The protagonist should slaughter their way through life-or-death situations. It should be historically accurate, with a natural romance.
Realistic Political Workplace Novels, Preferably Written by Someone From Within the System
Please recommend political workplace novels like those about Hou Weidong, Sun Guohua, and Wang Hongtao!
Imperial Examination Novels with Sound Historical Knowledge, No Stupid Characters, and Logical Plots
Ancient Setting, Imperial Exams, Not from a Poor Family, No System, Transmigration
The protagonist should have sound values, pass the imperial examinations, and devote himself to serving the people. He should be decisive while still considering the greater good. One female lead only. He should take revenge without harming the innocent. When discussing poetry, he shouldn’t come across as pretentious. Success should be hard-won: others shouldn’t be crushed by a cheat just because they’ve studied for ten years. The story should explore big ideas.
Any Good Imperial Exam Novels? The More, the Better
For imperial examination novels, don’t make the golden finger too powerful.
I'm Tired of Poor Scholar Stories. Any About Scions of Great Clans Taking the Imperial Exams?
Song Can Fall, but the World Must Not!
All the ministers face south, but you alone face north. You won't regret it until the royal court is conquered! Push forward! Push forward for me! If there is a hero who can reclaim our land and save the people, then he deserves to claim that land for himself and rule over the people! Please recommend novels like "Shaosong".
Looking for Intrigue-Filled Court Politics and Scheming in Ancient Settings
Looking for books like "I Am Fan Jin: The Splendor of the Ming Dynasty After Passing the Provincial Exam".
Any Ancient-Time Transmigration Stories About Political Intrigue, Like This One?
Looking for books similar to Reborn as a Treacherous Minister’s Legitimate Daughter: She Plays the Part to Perfection.
High-Quality Ancient-Era Imperial Examination Novels Worth Rereading Again and Again
Looking for books like "Ding! A Legacy for the Ages: The Young Lady Starts Studying (Rising to the Clouds, Imperial Exams)". Historical setting, imperial exams, high quality.
Recommend Good Imperial Exam Fics With a Morally Upright Male Lead, Whether He Comes From a Poor or Aristocratic Family
I don't want one where they get married right at the beginning. I want it to start when they're children.
Looking for Ancient-era Imperial Exam Novels. No Effortless Top Scores in Every Exam, Please!
Looking for books like I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Exams.
Stories About Poor Scholars Rising to Greatness, with Smooth Writing, High Quality, and Realistic Plots
A story about pure hard work, with no golden finger. The protagonist works hard through their own efforts.
Must-Read Masterpieces About the Imperial Exams
Looking for books similar to A Woman Disguised as a Man Becomes a Great Official in a Male-Oriented Imperial Exam Novel (Ascending to the Clouds, Imperial Exams).
Transmigrate to Ancient China for the Imperial Exams and Become an Official
The Whole Clan Supports My Rise to the Heavens, So I Reward Them with Official Robes
📚 Imperial exams / history / transmigration / hard work / comeback / literary world / political schemes / officialdom
The Glorious Might of Great Ming, the Sun and Moon, the Mountains and Rivers Forever! Bring Me Some Books!
Imperial Exam Stories With Two Male Leads
I remember a book about the imperial exams with two male leads. The protagonist may have invented the vernier caliper, which other people jokingly called the mandarin duck ruler. Let me know if you find it, thanks!
Imperial Exam Stories That Never Get Old
Looking for books similar to My Clan Helps Me Rise to the Clouds, So I Gift Them Purple Robes. I prefer detailed descriptions.
Urban Novels About Predicting Futures and Forex Trends, With a Realistic Feel
Any Books Like Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty to Take the Imperial Exams?
I want a book with solid, realistic research and a well-built, believable historical setting. It can be about transmigration or being reborn, as long as the golden finger isn't too outrageous. I'm a history student, and I can't stand plots that are too ridiculous or cringeworthy. They make me uncomfortable the moment I read them.
Looking for Imperial Exam Novels!
I want to read books similar to "You're Supposed to Be a Page, but You Take the Young Master’s Imperial Exams and Become Top Scholar in His Place".
Books That Make Me Want to Keep Reading
I want to read books similar to "My Best Friend Is a Villainess? Her Whole Family Treats Me So Well". Oh heavens, I'm in a terrible reading slump! Please send me your precious book collections so I can have a look, a look! I want something really interesting that makes me eager to keep reading.
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It is a rare good book about time travel that I have read on Tomato. It does not fabricate non-existent dynasties out of thin air, and does not joke about the outrageous plots of ancient times. It can show the superior foresight of modern people in returning to ancient times, allowing readers to have a sense of substitution without feeling out of touch with the social form of the time. It is very good, recommended (¯▽¯)👍
The details of the article are described delicately, and it is rare to find a good article. Unlike some nonsense written by Shuangwen, this book basically presents the humanities, geography, economy, and court of the Wanli period in front of readers in an orderly manner, with a rating of at least 9.5 Or above.
Nice! The logic is strict and the writing style is very good. It is not a novice article. The content is novel, not brainless, and beautiful!
The writing is very good. It can be seen that the author has studied ancient scientific research, life style and etiquette, and also has his own understanding of the allusions that appear in the paragraphs.
It's a very surprising imperial examination essay. The protagonist is actually a city man. Finally, he is no longer a rural person who eats wild vegetables and black buns. There is also a point where the protagonist's mother is a concubine. What should I do if I ask for an imperial edict in the future? How can the father's family get rid of it completely? There are also great heroes in history. The protagonist will meet one by one and what kind of sparks will happen. I'm really looking forward to the following plot. Good cheers, author, and I give you five stars.
I think the author may be from Sichuan and has very profound knowledge of history and ancient literature. Compared with other time travels, this book has more ancient meanings and reasonable logic. It doesn't just make guns and make big inventions right away. It's the type of time travel that I like. However, the narrative is a bit bland and the plot is not ups and downs enough. I hope it can be improved in the future.
Great, this is the most interesting online article I have ever seen. It can definitely be published as a book or TV series. Come on, author
Updated to Chapter 124. After reading it, I feel pretty good. Although there is no climax, the story is compact and the plot advances quickly. The biggest problem is that the male protagonist, apart from knowing some historical numbers and having a photographic memory, does not seem to have any other modern black technology abilities. The cool article is not cool enough.
The writing is very vivid, exciting and beautiful. The author hopes to continue writing. I'm addicted to watching ads.
It's well written, unlike some people who make it up. It makes no sense at all!