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Novels About the Ming Dynasty 明朝类小说

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  1. 451 I Lived from the Early Ming Dynasty to the Founding of the People's Republic 我从明初活到建国 Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Longevity] [Healing] [Feel-good power fantasy] In the fifth year of the Hongwu reign, Yang Xuan met Xu Da, who had returned from a failed northern campaign. To fill his belly, Yang Xuan agreed to become Xu Da’s disciple, beginning his years in the Great Ming dynasty. He lived through the bloodshed of the Hongwu era, witnessed the nations paying court during the Yongle era, and saw the prosperity of the Ren and Xuan reigns. He was Zhu Biao’s close friend and confidant. He was the person Zhu Di t 36.1kReads8.7Score3kShelves
  2. 452 Great Ming: I Am a Founding Prince, and I Oppose the Enfeoffment System 大明:我,开国王爷,带头反对分封制 Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Transmigrated into the founding Prince of Roasted Chicken of the Great Ming, Zhu Bai had just one goal at first: to keep his head down and lie low in an era full of extraordinary people. Then, by accident, he became the regent at Old Zhu’s side. By accident, he beat a treacherous chief minister to death. By accident, he became the richest man in the Great Ming. Hold on, he really just wanted to coast through life! What does Old Zhu mean by saying he’s better suited to be emperor than Zhu Biao?! 766Reads8.0Score105Shelves
  3. 453 The Peaceful Liberation of the Great Ming 和平解放大明 Historical349k WordsCompleted In the early years of the Chongzhen reign of the Great Ming, a band of defeated deserters fled Liaodong and made their way inside the Great Wall, heading west... Liu Song, who had transmigrated into this world, became a deserter with an uncertain future. Before long, he defeated a rival and became the leader of a battalion. He trained new recruits, became a bandit king, set up checkpoints, and plundered the gentry... Before he knew it, he had the means to contend for the realm and had become the 322Reads—Score—Shelves
  4. 454 Great Ming: I Got into the Wrong Sedan Chair, and the Zhengde Emperor Became My Brother-in-Law 大明:上错花轿,正德成了我舅哥 Historical446k WordsOngoing [No System + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Comedy + Transmigration] Chen Ziyu transmigrates to the Hongzhi era of the Ming Dynasty and becomes the only son of the Earl of Pingjiang! He's a spoiled wastrel who's an expert at eating, drinking, womanizing, and gambling! The moment he opens his eyes, he finds himself bound hand and foot. Under his father's iron fist, servants are dragging him off to get married! As luck would have it, he's caught up in the wedding of Princess Taikang, the Hongzhi Empero 16Reads7.6Score—Shelves
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  5. 455 The Flames of War in the Wanli Era 万历烽火 Historical602k WordsCompleted A detailed portrayal of the imperial examinations; the brutal Battle of Sarhu! A grand war brought vividly to life; thunderous horns and drums, whistling arrows and keen points; stinging sand in every face, skin torn and bones broken; corpses strewn along the banks of Jugang, blood filling the passes in the Great Wall! A tender, heartrending love, like a song that lingers through the years! Emotions as poetic as a lover’s warm hand, gently stroking eyes clouded by rain; a quiet parting, soft as 130Reads—Score—Shelves
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  6. 456 Bringing an Arsenal to the Ming Dynasty 带着军火库到大明 Historical3.9M WordsOngoing Qin Mu transmigrates! Watch Qin Mu crush the bandits, execute corrupt officials, drive out the Japanese pirates, restore the realm, and revive the might of Huaxia! After all, I’ve got an incredible cheat on my side! 27Reads8.5Score—Shelves
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  7. 457 A Pocket Dimension Connected to the Late Ming 随身空间连明末 Historical1.5M WordsCompleted After unexpectedly activating the Xuanyuan Ring, he gains a space containing a spirit spring, cultivation techniques, and even a magical teleportation array. He had planned to grow crops with the spirit spring and make a fortune, but unexpectedly became entangled in the final years of the Ming dynasty. In the end, he sets out to save the people, fight for dominion over the realm, and make a fortune along the way... 1.3kReads8.1Score102Shelves
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  8. 458 Great Ming: The Strongest Crown Prince in History 大明:史上最强太子 Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Great Ming] + [System] + [Invincible] + [Feel-Good Story] He transmigrated as Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son, Zhu Biao, the crown prince with the most secure position in history! He awakened the Fortune Golden Egg System! Once a year, he could smash open a golden egg. The stronger his fortune, the more amazing the prize! A flawless body, peerless swordsmanship, a divine command... With the System's support, he became the greatest crown prince in history! Under Zhu Biao's leadership, the Great Ming 32.8kReads9.0Score3kShelves
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  9. 459 Great Ming: An Elite Snow-Dragon Cavalry from the Start, and My Grandfather Is Zhu Di! 大明:开局大雪龙骑,祖父朱棣! Historical349k WordsCompleted [Conquest + political intrigue + palace power struggles + divine selection + charisma] Zhu Zhansheng transmigrates to the Ming dynasty, becoming the eldest grandson of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, the eldest grandson of the Yongle Emperor, Zhu Di, and the eldest son of Prince Han, Zhu Gaoxu. After Zhu Di has a dream, he and Zhu Zhansheng become candidates for the title of Sage Grandson. When Zhu Di returns from his fourth northern campaign, he is assassinated in the street, sending the emp 13.4kReads9.2Score607Shelves
  10. 460 Forward, Ming Battle-Line Infantry! 大明战列线步兵前进 Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [An original story about the Imjin War, exclusive to Tomato] In the twentieth year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty (1592 by the Western calendar), Peng transmigrates into the past. Among the routed soldiers, he's nothing more than a low-ranking scout captain. Facing the utterly rampant Japanese pirates, and a Ming Dynasty that has effectively fallen under the Wanli Emperor's rule, Peng throws back his head and roars, “I'll make them submit through virtue!” The gear strapped across my shou 7.2kReads9.1Score623Shelves
  11. 461 Smoke and Fire in the Great Ming 大明烟火 Historical5.2M WordsOngoing Zhu Yuanzhang: “A bunch of corrupt lawbreakers! I’m going to kill them all.” Han Du: “Your Majesty, please calm down. Rather than killing them, why not put them to use and squeeze every last bit of value out of them?” Zhu Yuanzhang: ... 166Reads8.2Score—Shelves
  12. 462 The Son of Heaven 明天子 Historical3.4M WordsCompleted Reborn in the middle of the Ming Dynasty, he finds himself inhabiting the body of an eight-year-old child. But that’s not important. What matters is that he is the crown prince, the heir to the throne! In simple terms, this is the story of an eight-year-old emperor’s rise: seizing the palace, governing the court, bringing peace to the people, quelling internal unrest, recruiting talent, improving agriculture, and developing commerce... Through civil and military accomplishments, he will restore 167Reads8.6Score—Shelves
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  13. 463 Great Ming: Jiajing Is My Brother 大明:嘉靖是我哥 Historical1.1M WordsOngoing To my elder brother, A letter from your younger brother, Lu Bin. The situation in Jiangnan has become as bad as it can possibly get. I feel as if I'm trapped in a mire, struggling to find a way out. First, the most obvious problem is the Japanese pirates. They come from the sea, made up of desperate men who call themselves ronin. They are poor and have no fear of death, so smuggling merchants hire them and bring them inland. The Jiangnan army is no longer fit for purpose. Its equipment has falle 39Reads8.1Score—Shelves
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  14. 464 Reborn as Zhu Yunwen: Forging a Mighty Ming 大明:我重生成了朱允炆 Historical4.3M WordsOngoing In the thirty-first year of Hongwu, Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang passed away. Zhu Yunwen, the imperial grandson with a soul from a later age, ascended the throne! “Since I've become the Son of Heaven of the Great Ming, then... sorry, Zhu Di, you'll just have to be a capable minister who brings peace to the realm!” “Let's set up a cabinet, build a military academy, open a state-owned bank, develop the commercial tax system, and make nine years of compulsory education universal...” “Send Zheng He to S 40Reads8.6Score—Shelves
  15. 465 Emperor Wu of Great Tang 大唐武帝 Historical128k WordsOngoing A young man from modern times unexpectedly returns to the prosperous Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty and becomes Li You, the fifth son of Li Shimin. He had hoped to live a carefree life as an idle prince, but through a series of mishaps, he takes up arms and goes to war. He wins extraordinary distinction for the Tang dynasty and expands its territory far and wide. He joins the princes' struggle for the throne and creates another golden age for the Tang dynasty. —Reads—Score—Shelves
  16. 466 Great Ming: I Can Copy Strategic Resources! 大明:我能复制战略物资! Historical1.9M WordsOngoing In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the Manchus invade and the people suffer. Li Jian'an transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking soldier and lives in poverty. Ding! The Replication System has arrived! 100 sacks of grain! 100 suits of armor! 100 muskets! 100 cannons! Hahaha, Li Jian'an has struck it rich, wealthier than a nation! “You're just a junior officer, and you have your own cavalry?” “You're just a company commander, and you drove off the Tatars?” “You're just a battalion command 10.2kReads8.7Score766Shelves
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  17. 467 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty to Become Emperor 穿越明朝当皇帝 Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Historical Writing Contest] He transmigrates into the body of the Ming dynasty’s last emperor, with less than five months left before the dynasty falls. Zhu Youjian, now with a new soul, is deeply troubled. He can only rely on his knowledge of future history and set out to turn the tide and change the course of events. First, move the capital and make a strategic retreat. Anyone who disagrees gets executed! Next, cultivate the land, carry out land reform, and manufacture guns and cannons. Anyon 409Reads8.8Score102Shelves
  18. 468 Setting Sail for Great Ming 扬帆大明 Historical781k WordsCompleted Transmigrating as Prince Fu of the Ming dynasty, and taking advantage of being Wanli’s favorite son, I sell salt, engage in overseas trade and arms dealing, purge the emperor’s wicked advisers, develop Yizhou, seize Luzon, bring the Ryukyu Islands to heel, take Malacca, sweep across South Asia, and conquer the Seven Seas… Also titled: Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty: My Dad Is Wanli 416Reads6.8Score—Shelves
  19. 469 Eighteen Riders from the Start: Reborn as Li Zicheng at the End of the Ming Dynasty 十八骑开局,重生明末李自成 Historical592k WordsCompleted Li Chuang transmigrates to the end of the Ming dynasty and becomes Li Zicheng, the last overlord of the cold-weapons era. Burning with boundless fury, he slaughters corrupt landlords, wipes out the Donglin faction and the regional princes. He topples the Ming dynasty, destroys the Later Jin, and campaigns against Zhang Xianzhong’s Great Western regime and the Southern Ming. With his sword sweeping westward, he leads his army north. His cavalry tramples Kaifeng, and his arrows batter Yanjing. He 616Reads6.8Score—Shelves
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  20. 470 A Carefree Official in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 锦衣卫里的闲散官 Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Flying-fish robes, embroidered spring knives. When the brocade-clad guards draw their blades, the court runs red with blood. Traitors who collude with the enemy: execute them! Officials who take bribes: execute them! Those who disrupt the court: execute them! Those who form cliques for personal gain: execute them! In an age of prosperity and splendor, where life drifts like willow fluff, the embroidered spring knife holds the realm in check. He Lu put away his Embroidered Spring Knife, still sta 35.1kReads9.1Score3.5kShelves
  21. 471 Great Tang: From the Start, I Played the Role of a Divine Strategist 大唐:开局扮演天机神算 Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the early years of the Tang dynasty, the Xuanwu Gate Incident had just ended, while the Turks eyed the north hungrily. Li Yi'an transmigrated into this world, activated the System template, and received a legacy of heavenly divination. He had planned to use the System to coast through life, setting up a fortune-telling stall on the streets of Chang'an. Then one day, three men showed up at his stall and immediately asked about the fate of the Tang dynasty. Old Li: “Sir, can our Great Tang last 1.2kReads7.2Score101Shelves
  22. 472 Great Tang: From the Start, I Inherited a Hundred Thousand Mu of Land 大唐:开局继承十万亩田 Historical4.4M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Tang dynasty during the Zhenguan era and inherits a hundred thousand mu of fertile land right from the start, along with two breathtaking child brides and a fortune in wealth. What’s more, he awakens the Great Figures System, which lets him gain the abilities of every great figure throughout history and even summon them to serve him? Just as Liu Bai is wondering how to enjoy his new life, Li Er arrives at his door with all his officials. What? His late father saved Li Er’ 13.5kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves
  23. 473 Climbing the Tech Tree in the Great Ming 我在大明攀登科技树 Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Transmigrate! Zhu Quan is stunned. At least he’s lucky, or maybe he has a good name to thank for it. He’s actually Zhu Quan, the seventeenth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, the Hongwu Emperor of the Great Ming! One of the Nine Great Frontier Princes, Ning Prince Zhu Quan. The Zhu Quan who lost his head after Zhu Di promised to split the empire with him! Damn! Zhu Quan is completely bewildered! Fortunately, his System awakens. He earns points through sign-ins. The points can be exchanged for rewards. Befor 5.8kReads7.6Score347Shelves
  24. 474 Striving in Great Ming 奋斗在大明 Historical258k WordsOngoing When he woke up, he was already inside the Ming imperial palace, facing the schemes and intrigue of the court, where it was hard to tell the loyal from the treacherous. For a time, he was at a loss, but drawing on what he had learned and heard about history, he slowly came up with a plan. From then on, he steadily stabilized the situation and began the great project of unifying the realm through campaigns north and south. And yet 5Reads—Score—Shelves
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  25. 475 Great Ming: A Petty Official’s Grand Corruption, and the Emperor’s Petty Corruption! 大明:小官大贪,皇上小贪! Historical874k WordsOngoing Deep inside the imperial palace. The Embroidered Uniform Guard is summoned to the palace and gives a detailed account of Zhu Tong's misdeeds, explaining exactly how much he embezzled and how he did it. After hearing it all, Zhu Yuanzhang flies into a rage and leaps to his feet, slamming the table. “You little Zhu Tong! You've been an official for less than a year and a half, and you're only some damn county magistrate, yet you've managed to embezzle more than that despicable Hu Weiyong! You corr 23Reads6.9Score—Shelves
  26. 476 Great Ming: I’m a County Magistrate in the Ming Dynasty 大明:我在明朝当县令 Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [Great Ming] + [Transmigration] + [System] + [Feel-Good Read] Transmigrated to the Great Ming, he becomes a county magistrate right under the Son of Heaven’s nose. Just check in to claim rewards: an ordinary scholar with peerless martial arts. He worked 996 in his previous life. Now, in the Great Ming, he can coast through life and come out on top! —Reads—Score—Shelves
  27. 477 Transmigration: Zhu Yuanzhang Is Actually My Father 穿越:朱元璋居然是我爹 Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Zhu Mingyuan not only gets a System, but can also use a phone, eat barbecue skewers, and drink beer. He can build waterwheels and streetlights for the poor, and even ends up with a dad named Zhu Yuanzhang... 37Reads—Score—Shelves
  28. 478 Great Ming: Convincing Old Zhu That America Exists 大明,忽悠老朱有个阿美莉卡 Historical508k WordsCompleted [Diplomatic System] [Crush foreign barbarians] [Set traps for vassal states] [Enfeoff princes overseas] [Industrial Revolution] [Transform the Ming Dynasty] The Ming Dynasty’s foreign minister stands before you: the loving father of the vassal states and the architect of a new world order. In the fifteenth year of Hongwu, Zhu Xiongying is critically ill, Empress Ma is gravely sick, and the next tribute conference for the vassal states is about to begin. Chen Lin transmigrates into this world. Wi 113Reads7.2Score—Shelves
  29. 479 Great Ming: My Father Is Yongle, and Four Dragons Rule Together 大明:家父永乐,四龙同朝 Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Historical Farming + Inventions and Creations + Ancient Court Intrigue + Invincible] Zhu Ye took a tumble and landed in the Great Ming, where he became Zhu Gaoye, Prince Liang, the beloved son of the Yongle Emperor, Zhu Di. Emperor Renzong Zhu Gaochi is his eldest brother, Prince of Han Zhu Gaoxu his second brother, and Prince of Zhao Zhu Gaosui his third. The future Xuande Emperor, Zhu Zhanji, is his good nephew... Since they are all beloved sons of the Yongle Emperor, there may be a real chan 1.3kReads5.3Score—Shelves
  30. 480 The Ming Dynasty’s Imperial Uncle 大明国舅爷 Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Wang Bing, a young man from modern times, transmigrates back to the Ming dynasty and somehow lands himself in the role of Wanli's brother-in-law! But even an imperial in-law can command the Imperial Guards, govern troops, and rule over the people! Pacify Ningxia in the west and reclaim the Hetao region in the north; drive out the Japanese pirates in the east and subdue the native chieftains in the south... Under the campaigns of Wang Bing, the Ming dynasty's Champion Marquis, the glory of the Ha 3Reads7.0Score—Shelves
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  31. 481 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang's Invincible Sacred Grandson 大明:朱元璋的无敌圣孙 Historical533k WordsCompleted (The Ten Great Evils’ Zhu Xiongying leaves the Valley of Evil! Third place on Tomato’s Ancient History rankings, an invincible power fantasy!) Zhu Xiongying, Zhu Yuanzhang’s eldest legitimate grandson, was poisoned at the age of eight and accidentally ended up in the Valley of Evil, where he lived alongside the Ten Great Evils. Among them were the Old Poison, a master of poisons; Divine Physician Hua, a brilliant doctor; Old Shen, richer than a kingdom; Feng Erniang, a master of disguise; a long 560Reads7.1Score102Shelves
  32. 482 The Great Ming's Movie Emperor 大明影帝 Historical108k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue] [Tianqi + Eunuchs + Civil Officials] [Slow Burn] A bit-part actor from the modern world transmigrates to the late Ming dynasty and becomes Zhu Youxiao, the soon-to-be enthroned Carpenter Emperor. What? The court ministers want to put on a grand show of “a court filled with upright officials”? Clack! I’m the star here! How dare you steal my scenes? Let me teach you what real acting looks like! 5Reads—Score—Shelves
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  33. 483 I Was Buried Alive Right After I Transmigrated, Now I'll Conquer the Late Ming 刚穿越就被活埋,我要横推明末 Historical4.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Ming Dynasty + Late Ming + Passionate + Ruthless Battles + Rise to Power + Chongzhen] Forge muskets, build a modern cavalry, wipe out the Eight Banners, crush the rebel bands, and conquer the realm! Zhou Jian'an never imagined he would transmigrate to the final years of the Ming Dynasty. He ends up in the body of a down-and-out military household member. That's right: in the late Ming, being in a military household meant being dirt poor. By a twist of fate, he wins the favor of 12.7kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
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  34. 484 Great Ming: I Became Heaven's Chosen Son from the Start! 大明:开局就成了天赐之子! Historical451k WordsCompleted In the fifth year of Yongle, Zhu Zhanli was born, hailed as a child sent by Heaven! Watch how he uses ideas centuries ahead of his time to blaze a completely new trail in the Ming dynasty… —Reads—Score—Shelves
  35. 485 Shocking! The Demon Lord Is Actually My Mom? Time to Slack Off! 震惊!魔尊竟是我老妈,开摆咯! Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a fantasy world, Lu Nianli became the heir to the Prince of Zhenbei of the Dafeng Dynasty. Born with a useless body and unable to cultivate, he was forced to become the dynasty’s number one wastrel, and obtained a Slacking Off System. As long as he slacks off, he can earn rewards: the world’s foremost intelligence agency, the All-Knowing Hall; the peerless assassins, the Six Sword Servants; the legendary sword, Heaven’s Question; the Snow Dragon Cavalry, renowned across 39kReads9.0Score4.1kShelves
  36. 486 My Phone Connects to the Great Ming, From the Start Leaving Zhu Yuanzhang Stunned 手机连大明,开局吓懵朱元璋 Historical1.3M WordsCompleted “I am the Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang. Who are you?” A strange old man suddenly popped up on Zhao Fan's phone! After some back and forth, Zhao Fan realized the old man wasn't a con artist. He was the real Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang! When Zhu Yuanzhang learned that Zhu Biao had died, Empress Ma had met a tragic end, Empress Dowager Sun was meddling in government, and Ming's God of War Zhu Qizhen had appeared... he was utterly dumbfounded! And so, Zhao Fan arrived in the Ming dynasty with countless 66Reads7.1Score—Shelves
  37. 487 I Took the Pinduoduo Mall and Swept Across the 17th Century 我带着拼夕夕商城,横扫17世纪 Historical411k WordsCompleted [Pinduoduo System + Satisfying Farming Story + Decisive and Ruthless!] After transmigrating to the end of the Ming dynasty, the scholar Qin discovers that he has a System. Apart from modern weapons and some oddities, it has just about everything! “What, the Qing have a hundred thousand cavalry? Sorry, I have an invincible army of a hundred thousand off-road motorcycles!” “What, you have plenty of siege weapons? Sorry, I have a siege army made up of giant road rollers, bulldozers, and excavators! 436Reads6.8Score—Shelves
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