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1. 651 张 Chronicle of Zhang Xianzhong’s Capture of Luzhou 张献忠陷庐州纪 Yu Ruizi余瑞紫Historical18k WordsCompleted A Record of Zhang Xianzhong’s Capture of Luzhou is an important unofficial historical source written by Yu Ruizi, a firsthand witness from the late Ming dynasty. It recounts how Zhang Xianzhong, leader of a peasant rebel army, captured Luzhou, in the area of present-day Hefei, Anhui, in 1642, and the upheaval that followed. Yu Ruizi was a scholar trapped inside the city who witnessed the violence firsthand. He saw Luzhou fall, witnessed the suffering of its people amid the fighting, and observed 15Reads8.1Score—Shelves
2. 652 大 Great Ming: The Founding Supreme King of the Zhu Yuanzhang Clan 大明：朱元璋家的开国太上王 Commoner in the Mugwort蓬蒿凡人Historical251k WordsCompleted Zhu Yi transmigrates into the body of Zhu Chongba’s uncle, becoming the highest-ranking elder still alive in the Zhu family. That year, as Zhu Chongba carries him to a temple to become a monk, he whispers in his eldest nephew’s ear: “Drive out the barbarians and restore China! Zhu Chongba of the Zhu family is destined to be emperor. Why become a bald monk? You were born to rebel. That’s the career with a future!” When the Ming dynasty is founded, he surpasses Xu Da and Li Shanchang to become t 13.2kReads8.6Score442Shelves
3. 653 南 History of the Southern Ming: 1644–1662 南明史：1644-1662 Situ Lin司徒琳Historical252k WordsCompleted Within the court, civil officials were divided by factional strife. Beyond it, no military hero emerged. As warfare plunged the people into chaos, the political system turned inward and consumed itself, while the forces that might have helped from outside could not be brought to bear. The roots of the Southern Ming’s collapse can be traced to this predicament. The purpose of Southern Ming History: 1644–1662 is to answer the question, “Why did the Ming dynasty fall?” With this in mind, author Ly 62Reads8.6Score—Shelves
4. 654 明 The Peasant Wars of the Late Ming Dynasty (Revised Edition) 明末农民战争（修订版） Yuan Liangyi袁良义Historical406k WordsCompleted The late Ming peasant wars of the 1630s through the 1670s were the longest-running and largest-scale peasant wars in ancient Chinese history. Drawing extensively on official and private writings as well as archival records, the author gives a meticulous account of their development and impact. Carefully reviewed and expanded by the author, this revised edition presents readers with a sweeping historical panorama. 36Reads8.6Score—Shelves
5. 655 铁 Iron-Blooded Ming: One Man's Fury Stains the Land with Blood 铁血大明丶匹夫一怒血溅山河 Youngster from Lingnan岭南小后生Historical330k WordsOngoing Dear readers: Are you tired of late-Ming power fantasies where the protagonist's domineering aura sweeps over everyone from the start, recruiting famous ministers and fierce generals without a thought, then settling down to farm safely in a garrison? Great! This time, let's take the hard road instead, and write a tale of blood and battle for men of grit! The third year of Chongzhen, fifth month. The year 1630. A severe drought grips northern Shaanxi. A thousand miles of scorched earth, bones exp 88Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Maybe this is the kind of book I like, but I don't feel bored anyway.

6. 656 明 Late Ming: Building a Free Trade Port in Hainan 明末：我在海南建设自贸港 Old General of Guanzhong关西老将Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the fifteenth year of the Chongzhen reign, aboard a merchant ship bound for Luzon, Yang Yuhan is reborn as a lowly ship’s slave. After enduring endless abuse, he fights back, puts down a mutiny, and is chosen as the ship’s captain. He leads the crew to Hainan Island, buys land in Sanya Village, Yazhou, builds factories, opens up sea routes, and creates a free trade port. He goes on to take control of the entire island, turning it into a haven amid the chaos and drawing people from the mainlan 904Reads6.0Score107Shelves

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   At the end of the Ming Dynasty, a free trade port was built in Hainan, which shocked the whole world. You can take a look. [Praise]

7. 657 锦 The Brocade-Clad Journey 锦衣行 Fu Lan扶兰Anime Fanfiction291k WordsCompleted [Based on the original novel Bai Yi Gong Qing. Wuxia, personal growth and power progression, jianghu rivalries, court intrigue, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and the Ming Cult. A passionate coming-of-age story set against the shifting tides of the jianghu and imperial court during the Ming Dynasty, where the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Ming Cult, and other factions vie for power, bringing the classic spirit of wuxia to life.] To Meng Jianqing, life is like rowing upstream: stop moving forwar 542Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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   Martial arts novels look at the history of the Ming Dynasty, from Hongwu to Yongle, through three dynasties, involving imperial institutions such as Jinyiwei, Jiangwutang, Mingjiao, and Haishanxianshan, as well as Jianghu sects. The plots are ups and downs and interlocking. From them, you can see the growth of small characters, the rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty, and the swords and shadows of Jianghu sects, creating a changing martial arts world.

8. 658 天 The Crown Prince Awakens 天子启明 Old Fisherman in a Straw Cape on the Huai River淮上蓑笠翁Historical427k WordsCompleted Struck by lightning while camping, he transmigrates into the body of the Carpenter Emperor! He thought he’d be waking up with beauties in his arms and ruling the realm by day, but he’s exposed from the start! A tiny twist sets off a butterfly effect. What should Zhu Ziming do now? Should he sweep across the land and unite the realm, or do some woodworking and die by drowning? Life is hard, and being a transmigrator is even harder! 511Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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9. 659 穿 Reborn as the Jianwen Emperor, I Become a Master Craftsman on the Construction Site 穿成建文，我在工地苟成国匠 Skeleton Lord骸骨君Historical229k WordsOngoing When the Jingnan Palace went up in flames, the Jianwen Emperor, Zhu Yunwen, escaped with his life. Zhu Di laid a vast net and hunted for him everywhere, so Zhu Yunwen simply assumed the name Chen Buqi and hid out doing construction work to make ends meet. He repaired dams, built grain bridges, dredged canals, and helped construct the imperial capital. His footsteps carried him across the length and breadth of the Great Ming. Everyone at court and across the land was convinced that the fugitive J —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   There is no evidence, just inference. What can Zhu Yunwen do after escaping from the palace?

10. 660 大 Ming Dynasty, 1621 大明1621 Old Song Who Likes Octopus喜欢八角鱼的老宋Historical347k WordsOngoing That year, the Imperial Grandfather and the Emperor Father died one after another within a month and a half. In 1621, Zhu Youxiao ascended the throne as emperor. The Ming dynasty had just 23 years left before its fall. Meanwhile, the Westerners were launching their grand Age of Exploration. Could this year change the course of history, rebuild the Ming, and bring glory to East Asia? 2Reads7.2Score—Shelves
11. 661 大 The Ruthless Bandit of the Great Ming: I Care About Money, Not People 大明悍匪：我认钱不认人 Spring Scenery Mustn't Leak Out春光不外泄Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Standing before you now is the Ming Dynasty's godfather, the next big boss! In the fifteenth year of Hongwu, the Ming crown prince died. A thunderous crash rang through the heavens, and I, Zhu Ying, made my dazzling entrance! Zhu Yuanzhang: I find your things pretty novel. I'm very interested, and money is no problem. Zhu Ying: I care about money, not people. Pay me, and I'll do the job! Zhu Yuanzhang: I'm interested too, but I can't promise I'll buy anything. Zhu Ying: That's not my problem 7.4kReads8.6Score439Shelves
12. 662 明 The Invincible Soldier King of the Late Ming Saves the Empire 明末无敌兵王挽天倾 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A modern strategic forces veteran codenamed “Dragon King” transmigrates into the body of the most formidable commander in the Ming dynasty, Xiong Tingbi’s own son! It is the first year of the Tianqi reign. Liaodong is in ruins, the court is riven by infighting, and the empire teeters on the brink of collapse. Other transmigrators get a hellish start, but I’m at my peak from the start! With command of Liaodong’s strongest army and military knowledge from centuries in the future, I’ll use flintloc 7Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    The modern strategic soldier codenamed "Dragon King" traveled through time and became the biological son of Xiong Tingbi, the most powerful strategic strategist in the Ming Dynasty! It was the first year of Tianqi, Liaodong was in ruins, the court was fighting, and the building was about to collapse. Others' journey through time is at the beginning of hell, but for me, the beginning is at the peak! He holds the strongest military power in Liaodong and possesses military knowledge across the ages. Flintlock muskets, field artillery, special tactics... I want to use industrial iron flow to crush the Houjin Eight Banners! From the foot of Shenyang City to Hetuala, from the rectification of the Nine Borders to the opening up of the sea. In this life, I, Xiong Xiao (Wang Polu), will assist my father and save the world for the crumbling Ming Dynasty!

13. 663 大 Great Ming: The Strongest War King Starts at the Border 大明：最强兵王从边关开始 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical718k WordsCompleted This novel tells the story of Wang Xiaowei, a modern-day all-around warrior king who transmigrates into the body of an ordinary soldier stationed at a beacon tower in Xuanfu in the first year of the Chongzhen era. Watch as he defends his country, vanquishes his foes, destroys the Later Jin, suppresses bandits, brings peace to the people, and establishes a new dynasty in this thrilling tale. 7Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 664 兵 The Soldier King Defends the Nation 兵王镇国 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical587k WordsCompleted Wang Junjie, a modern-day all-around soldier king, transmigrates to the ordinary ranks of the Beijing garrison when the Qing army invades and attacks Beijing in the second year of the Chongzhen reign. He helps the Chongzhen Emperor resist the Qing, suppress bandits, protect the people, and defend the nation. My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 4Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 665 大 Great Ming: My System Is Invincible 大明：我的体系强无敌 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Special forces king Wang Xiaowei transmigrates to the late Ming dynasty and becomes a low-ranking official in the Ministry of War, looked down on by everyone. While others rely on a System or their knowledge of poetry after transmigrating, he has a copy of Modern Military Organization and Management. Killing enemies? That’s far too basic. What he wants to do is perform a “system overhaul” on the decaying Ming dynasty. He replaces corruption with standardized procedures, uses a general staff to s 110Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 666 拯 Saving Sun Chuanting: The Invincible War God 拯救孙传庭之无敌战神 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the late Ming dynasty, Wang Xiaowei, a Chinese special forces soldier, finds himself a starving foot soldier under Sun Chuanting's command, barely clinging to life. At this moment, a million of Li Zicheng's troops are massing beyond Tong Pass, while Emperor Chongzhen sends one order after another from the court, demanding that they fight. One year! There is only one year left until Sun Chuanting dies in battle and the Ming dynasty falls! [From the start, all I have is a s 7Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 667 明 The Spy King of the Late Ming Saves the Empire 明末谍王挽天倾 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical361k WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the first year of the Chongzhen reign and became the lowest-ranking banner officer in the Embroidered Uniform Guard. My predecessor was framed and killed for being too blunt. As for me, I came from the Night Owl unit of the National Security Bureau. At a glance, I could see that this imperial capital was riddled with vulnerabilities: The Shanxi merchants’ mule caravans were smuggling iron goods to Later Jin; The troupes in Jiangnan were hiding spies for the Donglin Party; Even 1Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 668 明 War God at the End of the Ming Dynasty: Kill, Break, and Wolf 明末战神杀破狼 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical412k WordsCompleted I am Wang Xiaowei, codenamed “Fang,” China’s strongest soldier. During the Zhurihe military exercises, a bolt of lightning struck me and sent me back to the blood-soaked battlefield of Sarhu, where I possessed a low-ranking soldier on the brink of death. Before me stretched the Later Jin cavalry, covering the hills and plains. Behind me, my fellow Ming soldiers were falling apart and scrambling to survive. A hellish situation from the start? No, this is my hunting ground! The Revive-Ming System 259Reads6.2Score—Shelves
19. 669 皇 Ming Dynasty Natives Versus Transmigrators 皇明土著大战穿越众 Would You Dare Say Yes?叫你敢答应吗Historical3.7M WordsOngoing Current plot: A newcomer to officialdom enters the inner circle as a pawn, but refuses to settle for mediocrity and wants to break free of his constraints. By chance, he gets caught up in turmoil on the frontier, where three hundred battered soldiers rout thirty thousand northern invaders. Zheng Zhi, a household retainer of the Zhen Ding Guard under the Ming rear army's Governor's Office, dreams of himself sixty years in the future. From then on, the Ming Dynasty gains a peerless talent in both 94Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Learn to travel through time, become a time traveler, and trample to death those who travel through time.

20. 670 回 Back to the End of the Ming Dynasty as a World Leader 回到明末当球长 Dongpo Loves Eating Pufferfish东坡爱吃河豚Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Question: If you had a chance to go back to the Ming Dynasty, would you go? Answer: No. Question: Why not? Answer: I wouldn’t be able to use my phone or play games. No running water, no electricity, no internet. It’d be like going back to the dark ages. Only an idiot would go! Question: What if you got a System, too? Answer: What kind of System? Question: A trading System. You could use it to do business with people in the modern world, so you’d have everything you need. How about it? Answer: St 61Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Excellent work, worth seeing

21. 671 明 Late Ming: Reshaping China's Future 明末：重塑华夏未来 Teapot Dumplings茶壶饺子Historical1.6M WordsOngoing The Ming dynasty was an era that left people sighing with regret. If someone possessed vision and power beyond their time, could they turn the tide when all seemed lost? Chen Shenghua, a modern young man, is reborn as the son of a landlord in South Zhili at the end of the Ming dynasty. Faced with a catastrophe that seems inevitable, he chooses the hardest path: starting from nothing and laying the foundations of a new world with his own hands. He opens a school at ten, takes in refugees at thirt 90Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    Travel through the late Ming Dynasty, farming, industry, technology, and military are all here

22. 672 崇 Chongzhen: I Am Heaven’s Mandate, and the Ming Dynasty Will Never Set 崇祯：朕即天命，大明日不落 A Nobody from Hebei河北小人物Historical560k WordsOngoing A modern martial arts champion transmigrates into the body of Chongzhen on the eve of the apocalypse. On the very day he ascends the throne, he faces a hopeless situation: the Tianqi Emperor has just died, the Donglin faction is forcing its way into the palace, the treasury is empty, and the Later Jin army is at the gates. There is no meek endurance or nerve-racking struggle at every turn. This formidable emperor immediately shows off his overwhelming strength: he silences a weeping scholar-offi 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The factory guard game and the mountain runner take turns to appear, the sinister protagonist lays out his plans step by step, full of black humor, this is a story about Machiavellianism in the late Ming Dynasty that is not to be missed!

23. 673 高 A High Schooler Transmigrates into the Chongzhen Era and Saves the Great Ming from Collapse 高中生穿越崇祯力挽大明天倾 Yueyue Little Fat Tiger粤粤小胖虎Historical354k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. I’ll do my best to tell every story well! A high school student transmigrates into the Chongzhen era without any cheats. He comes up with an original three-year strategy to pacify Liaodong, defeat Huang Taiji, wipe out the Later Jin, and overcome both internal and external crises. Even an ordinary person can use this strategy to clear the late-Ming challenge. Revive the Ming dynasty and build a glorious empir 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From the classics handed down from ancient times

24. 674 大 Harmony at Home, Prosperity in the Great Ming 大明家和万事兴 A Little Snowflake in a World of Romance风花雪月中的小雪花Historical438k WordsCompleted The story follows a modern programmer who transmigrates into Zhu Wenzheng, a tragic member of the imperial clan in the early Ming dynasty. To change his fate of being whipped to death by Zhu Yuanzhang, he chooses to keep his head down and stay alive. But under the influence of family affection and a sense of responsibility, he gradually moves from fear and evasion to shouldering his duty, ultimately becoming the pillar that holds up the Great Ming. No golden finger. No golden finger. No golden f 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can read this

25. 675 穿 Transmigrating to the Great Ming: One Book Is All I Need to Conquer the World 穿越大明之一本书打天下 Bei Yize北一泽Historical350k WordsOngoing My name is Zhu Shouming. I am the twenty-sixth-generation descendant of Zhu Shouqian, Prince of Jingjiang in Guilin. In the twenty-first century, that identity is worth nothing more than a joke about how my ancestors used to be rich. Apart from the founding ancestor, every other name in the family genealogy has been ground to dust by history. The boat lurched on the Li River, and I tumbled into the water with my backpack. When I woke, there was no ambulance, only the smoke of war in the fiftee 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a very good book. I just wanted to see how long it took me to read it. It's not that long, so I'll keep reading.

26. 676 明 Late Ming, 1638: Crush the Later Jin, Then Conquer the World 明末1638，先砍后金再霸全球 The Qiang Flute Plays On, Frost Covers the Ground 122羌笛悠悠霜满地122Historical1.6M WordsOngoing A special forces soldier carries modern equipment back to the late Ming Dynasty. Only 210 rifle rounds? No problem. A miniature imaging device lets him sense everything for dozens of miles. Flintlock rifles, steam engines... The Ming Empire's dominion over a sun that never sets begins with the destruction of the Eight Banners! 1.1kReads7.1Score105Shelves

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    You could go and see this

27. 677 钢 Hearts of Iron: I Save the Nation with a System in Late Ming 钢铁雄心：我在明末用系统救国 All Living Things万生物Historical164k WordsOngoing Zhang Ye opens his eyes to find himself a guard standing in front of Chongzhen, taking a blade for him. The moment the blade pierces his chest, the Late Ming Revival System activates. "Starter pack: one first-aid spray, ten jin of potato seeds." Clutching his wound, he kneels and petitions the emperor: "Your Majesty, give me three years, and I'll give you back a Ming dynasty forged in blood and iron!" When the court officials mock him for dreaming, Zhang Ye uses a steelmaking method traded from 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The hero Zhang Ye uses the system to save the Ming Dynasty. It's great!

28. 678 大 Ming Dynasty Overseas Soldier: Slapping Chongzhen from the Start 大明海外悍卒：开局掌掴崇祯 Zuo Xiaotu Bai左小兔白Historical211k WordsOngoing [Alternate History] + [Parallel World] + [Great Ming] + [System] + [Multiple Heroines] On the nineteenth day of the third month of the seventeenth year of Chongzhen’s reign, a white silk noose atop Coal Hill was about to bring an era to an end. Just as Chongzhen kicked away the stone he was standing on, a lowly soldier from a Great Ming overseas garrison teleported back and slapped him across the face! “Die? Who gave you permission to die?!” “Dying is easy. The hard part is living to fight the Q 1Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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    It's the best I've ever read, take it away without any thanks.

29. 679 辽 The Mad Dragon of Liaodong 辽东狂龙 Cooking Green Plums in a Dream梦煮青梅Historical607k WordsCompleted On that rainy night on Shuangdao, Mao Wenlong, a wronged soul who had lingered for fifteen years, was reborn. When he used the imperial sword in his hand to cut off Yuan Chonghuan's head, he knew that nothing would ever be the same again... 129Reads9.4Score105Shelves

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    What if Mao Wenlong doesn't die?

30. 680 全 Global Adventure: The Great Sea Route of a New Era 全民冒险：新时代的伟大航路 Ancient Charm Studio古韵坊Historical304k WordsCompleted [The Alliance Leader who loves watching the drama has shown me the biodiversity of internet users. This thing has fans?] Esteemed higher-dimensional observer, welcome to the eighteenth year of the Primordial Era. [Choose the world you wish to anchor your adventure in] Anchor established. Welcome to the era of Emperor Qianlong… "Completed dungeons: [Qing Derivative World] [Ming Derivative World] is currently underway. Higher-dimensional observers who don’t like watching the Qing dynasty can jump 788Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    The Ming Dynasty starts from the sun and moon.

31. 681 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Was Betrothed, and Father Is Overjoyed 大明：开局就联姻，父皇激动坏了 Wind Rises Over the Tang Dynasty风起大唐Historical434k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Yongle era, Zhu Han becomes Zhu Di’s ninth son. With his unique role-playing simulation System, he keeps shattering his father’s expectations! Every time he completes a role, he gains knowledge and items far ahead of their time! Zhu Han: “The super-catalyst fertilizer I’ve been developing is ready. I’ll show Dad what it can do!” Zhu Di: “What is this stuff? Why does the grain grow in a single day after you pour it on the fields?” Zhu Han: “Dad, we’re going on an 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They're all pretty good, just a little lacking.

32. 682 大 Great Ming: I Became Heaven's Chosen Son from the Start! 大明：开局就成了天赐之子！ Mysterious Fragrant Smile莫名的香笑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
33. 683 大 The Vast World: The Sword Roars Across Kunlun 大千世界之剑啸昆仑 Xifeng Jiao Zong溪风骄纵Historical251k WordsOngoing From gifted young prodigy to ruler of Kunlun, Zhang Xiaotian watches as one friend, family member, and disciple after another ascends. He isn’t in any hurry. He has always been searching for the secret of how to return home. At last, amid the aura of the heavenly tribulation, he discovers a glimmer of hope... 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the best time travel novel I have ever read. It is interesting and detailed. The most important thing is that the settings of Ming Dynasty and Sword Dao are well written. Friends who are interested must read it.

34. 684 穿 Transmigrating as Zhu Cilang, I Borrow Ten Thousand Soldiers from the First Emperor from the Start 穿越朱慈烺，开局向太祖借十万兵 Ma Tiansheng Loves Potato Pancakes爱吃土豆饼的马天晟Historical151k WordsOngoing Meng Yun unexpectedly transmigrates into the Ming Dynasty as its last crown prince, Zhu Cilang. It is 1644, and Li Zicheng’s army will soon arrive at the capital. Just as Zhu Cilang has no idea what to do, he suddenly obtains the strongest Dynasty-Lending System, and instantly finds his feet. From then on, Zhu Cilang borrows five thousand years from the past and five thousand years from the future. Whether it’s technology, military equipment, soldiers, talent, or people’s livelihoods, he can tra 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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35. 685 我 My Days as Chongzhen 我是崇桢的那些事儿 Meal Card ok饭卡okHistorical129k WordsOngoing No System, no romance, but plenty of palace intrigue, factional strife, schemes, politics, and military affairs. The protagonist knows nothing about history, yet transmigrates into a chaotic era and faces deadly dangers at every turn... 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A good book on power and strategy,

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