Great Novels Set in the Ming Dynasty, Including the Late Ming 大明、明朝、明末好书推荐

601 穿 Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty: I Am Zhu Youjian 穿越大明：我是朱由检 Tightening Screws at a Big Company大厂拧螺丝Historical130k WordsOngoing At the height of a national crisis, Zhu Youjian, the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, hanged himself. Though he had worked diligently at governing during his life, he could not reverse the dynasty's decline. Zhu Jian, a modern chemistry teacher, transmigrates through time and becomes the Chongzhen Emperor. Faced with internal strife and external threats, he resolves to turn the tide. He puts Wu Sangui in positions of trust, trains new troops, implements reforms, puts the government in order, re —Reads—Score—Shelves

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A modern chemistry teacher transmigrates into the body of Prince Xin, Zhu Youjian, and ascends the throne immediately after his arrival. In the turbulent Ming Dynasty, he gradually searches for a way to change the dynasty...

603 策 Riding Across the World 策骑天下 Venerable Black Snow黑雪居士Historical2.6M WordsCompleted He is tender and gentle with the women he loves, but ruthless and decisive toward his enemies. As the Xi Yan Dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse, he saves the people from a living hell. When petty factions covet the Central Plains, he leads hot-blooded warriors to defend their homeland. He blazes a new trail, drawing merchants from every corner of the world to the Chinese heartland in a race to do business. The finest minds of every people gather in Zhongdu, truly making it the center of th 508Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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The historical novel "Riding the World" (策骑天下), which tells the story of a family's growth and the hardships they endure, is exceptionally good and highly recommended!

604 南 Southern Ming, 1644: The Deposed Emperor Flees from the Start 南明1644：废帝开局就跑 A Little Red X一朵小红叉Historical811k WordsOngoing [History + political intrigue + military + ensemble cast + not a power fantasy] In the ninth month of the seventeenth year of Chongzhen, I transmigrated into the deposed emperor Zhu Yousong. The countdown to the fall of the country had begun. The Jianlu were set on conquering all under heaven, while Nanjing still dreamed of “allying with the Later Jin to pacify the rebels”... Factional strife engulfed the court, and the Four Garrisons of Jiangbei held their troops for their own ends... No money, 405Reads—Score105Shelves

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Self-proclaimed, set in the Southern Ming and Hongguang periods, not a wish-fulfillment story, but rather a group portrait.

605 回 Return to the Ming Dynasty as Emperor 回到大明当皇帝 Wu Gou's Essays吴钩随笔Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Feel-Good Story] [System] [Overwhelming Dominance] Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, he leads civil officials and military commanders like Qin Liangyu, Zheng Chenggong, Li Dingguo, Yan Yingyuan, Xia Wanchun, and Song Yingxing to build warships and great cannons, and train elite troops and a powerful navy. They sweep all before them. Qin Liangyu: Her White-Pole Soldiers are invincible beneath heaven. Li Dingguo: His iron cavalry strikes and vanishes like the wind. Xia Wanchun: The Ming navy ru 119Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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At the end of the Ming Dynasty, civil and military officials such as Xia Wanchun, Li Dingguo, Shi Kefa, and Song Yingxing emerged, developing technology and conquering all directions.

606 双 Dual Transmigration: My Villa Connects to the Ming Dynasty 双穿：我家别墅通大明 Western Plains Clerk西平吏Historical748k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out, and I have no idea whether it'll go up later!] [Hongwu era] [Sweet romance] [One heroine] [Comedy] [Mutual transmigration] [Political intrigue] [The emperor's trusted confidant] [Imperial son-in-law of the Great Ming] [Absolutely handwritten, no AI] [Important notice: The "young lady" tag was clicked by mistake and can't be changed.] I'm Wang Buyào, a rich second-generation kid. I have three great loves in life: video games, staying home, and resisting marriage pressur 2.2kReads6.9Score101Shelves

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A modern-day goofy rich kid versus a charming, innocent princess from the Ming Dynasty. Handwritten, single female lead, with well-developed political intrigue and logic. What do you think, fellow adoptive parents? The feedback so far has been pretty good!

607 大 Great Ming: Summoning 100,000 Elite Qin Soldiers from the Start 大明：开局召唤十万大秦锐士 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical835k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the late Ming dynasty as Zhu Cijiong, the third son of the Chongzhen Emperor, he finds Li Zicheng’s rebel army at the gates and the fall of the Ming just around the corner. From the start, he summons 100,000 elite Qin troops and crushes Li Zicheng. Li then joins forces with Wu Sangui and the Qing army, plotting to divide the Ming realm among them. How can our mighty Ming simply sit back and wait for its end? This young man will lead his troops to defeat the enemy, pacify 2.4kReads8.8Score164Shelves

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20 Incredibly good books, pinnacle of Ming Dynasty literature. Check them out if you're interested.

608 这 This Is Our Great Ming's God of War? That's Ridiculous! 这就是咱大明的战神？太离谱了！ Nianchen念辰Historical508k WordsCompleted [Transmigration] [Great Ming] [Zhu Yuanzhang] [Imperial tutor] [Feel-good power fantasy] Lu Ning unexpectedly obtains a Transmigration Ring. He travels back to the early years of the Great Ming and becomes close friends with Zhu Yuanzhang. What Zhu Yuanzhang worries about most is that his descendants will live miserable lives and the Great Ming won't endure. “You spent so much money on your descendants, and the Great Ming lasted for so many years. If you really want to know what happened, I can 92Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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⭐⭐⭐First book: Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty and becoming Zhu Yuanzhang's friend, leading Zhu Yuanzhang on a time-travel journey⭐⭐⭐Second book: Starting as a prince, fearing he would be stripped of his power after Zhu Biao's death, he saves Zhu Biao⭐⭐⭐Third book: Reincarnated as Zhu Biao, becoming the most powerful crown prince. [Top post][Eating melon][Seeking attention][Eating melon]

609 带 I Brought Empress Ma to the Modern Era, and Zhu Yuanzhang Was Stunned 带马皇后来现代，老朱傻眼了 Big Madman大疯子Historical172k WordsCompleted Save Empress Ma first, then Zhu Biao, and travel between the Ming dynasty and the modern world! What? I have a portal that lets me travel back and forth between the Ming dynasty and the modern world whenever I want? What? I’m Zhu Xiongying, the eldest grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma? What? They all want to come see the modern world for themselves? Zhu Biao: “There are no horses, and you’re telling me that’s a carriage? Huh? It moves by itself?” Empress Ma: “Skincare? Handbags? Delicious 1.2kReads6.9Score107Shelves

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① The male protagonist can travel back to the Ming Dynasty, bringing Empress Ma and Emperor Zhu to the modern era. He even cures Empress Ma's illness and is mistaken for Zhu Xiong Ying. ② Once in the Ming Dynasty, the male protagonist receives a modern-day package every day.

612 谁 Who Says Li Zicheng Lost? The Great Shun Dynasty Is Just Getting Started 谁说李自成败了？大顺才刚刚崛起 Important Leader of Silent Hill寂静岭重要领导人Historical121k WordsOngoing In 1644, the Ming dynasty collapsed. Li Zicheng led the Great Shun army into the capital, ready to usher in a new age, only to suffer a crushing defeat at Shanhai Pass. His army fell apart, and a hundred thousand mighty soldiers were reduced to a shattered remnant. As Li Zicheng fled, he fell from his horse and lost consciousness. In a dream, he foresaw the Manchus entering the pass, the land of China falling into ruin, and the people reduced to slaves. The vision filled him with anguish. When h 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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618 大 The Great Ming Administrator 大明执政官 Xu Gui, Who Transcends the Mundane超凡脱俗的许鬼Historical941k WordsCompleted In the Great Ming, who wants the posthumous title “Ming Wuzong”? Whoever wants it can take it! I absolutely refuse to have it. No one can talk me into it! If those scholar-officials want to smear me, I'll start a capital gazette! If those Qing apologists want to smear me, I'll follow in the footsteps of my grandpa, Emperor Xianzong, and wipe them out, ending the Qing! All I want is a posthumous title that sounds good! Of course, I'll have to wait until I die and the true dragon ascends to heaven 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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Was the true maritime power of the Ming Dynasty in its mid-to-late period truly defined by written language? What about Portugal and Spain?

620 大 Great Ming: With Generals by the Thousands, How Dare the Qing Invade the South? 大明：猛将如云，清军竟敢南下？ Caixin'er's Dad菜心儿的奶爸Historical248k WordsCompleted He graduated from the fifth class of the Whampoa Military Academy and died in battle in Nanjing. His soul transmigrated into the legitimate son of the Chongzhen Emperor, Prince Ding, Zhu Cijiong. Zhu Youjian hanged himself at Coal Hill, Li Zicheng was defeated at Shanhai Pass, and the Manchus entered the Central Plains! The world was in turmoil, and the Ming dynasty stood on the brink of collapse. The common people suffered terribly, and the Han people were slaughtered. When a dynasty falls, it 1.5kReads7.5Score109Shelves

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Not to mention, all of them are good books. The first of these is my late Ming enlightenment! Highly recommended!

621 明 The Hakka Army of the Late Ming 明末客家军 That Hakka Blade客家那把刀Historical625k WordsOngoing This book is entirely original. The protagonist transmigrates into a kind, ordinary Hakka family in southern Jiangxi at the end of the Ming dynasty. The family starts by expanding the patrol office from 20 people, then takes up farming and development, quells rebellions and builds an army, suppresses pirates in the Guangdong Sea, resists the Dutch in the Fujian Sea, fights the British at Humen, and recovers Taiwan. There are naval battles at Hailingyang, Nan'ao, Luoliowan, Humen, and Meizhou Isl 4.2kReads8.1Score385Shelves

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This is a completely original book. The protagonist transmigrates to a kind-hearted Hakka landlord family in southern Jiangxi during the late Ming Dynasty. Starting as a patrol officer with 20 men, the family grows through farming, suppressing rebellions, forming an army, fighting pirates in Guangdong, resisting the Dutch in Fujian, fighting the British at Humen, recovering Taiwan, and participating in the Battle of Hailingyang, the Battle of Nan'ao, the Battle of Liaoluo Bay, the Battle of Humen, the Battle of Meizhou Island, the Spanish Manila Massacre… One historical event after another unfolds, taking the reader through the history of southeastern Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangdong, and Taiwan! Based on real historical events, the book guides the reader step-by-step in building and developing their power, with interconnected events and numerous foreshadowing elements. There is no system, no wishful thinking; the development of power is methodical and based on evidence! Historical events include: the Yongxing Rebellion, naval battles in Fujian, Guangdong, and Taiwan, Zheng Zhilong, the pirate Li Kuiqi, Liu Xiang, the Dutch, the British, and the Spanish… Readers interested in the history of late Ming Dynasty Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangdong, and Taiwan can add this book to their bookshelf. The later plot is even more exciting. It depicts all walks of life, all sorts of characters, from chivalrous individuals who serve their country and people, to the tender feelings of childhood sweethearts, to couples who shoulder heavy responsibilities for their careers, and to true friendships that endure hardships together! There are ups and downs!

622 大 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 Wen Yi文屹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?! 605Reads8.0Score105Shelves

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🍁🍁🍁First book: Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, only wanting to be a wealthy young master, but unexpectedly mistaking Zhu Yuanzhang for his father.🍁🍁🍁Second book: Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, revealing at the beginning that he is a time traveler, breaking Zhu Yuanzhang's defenses.🍁🍁🍁Third book: Started as a prince leading officials in resisting the conferment of a royal title. [What][Top post]

626 重 Reborn: I’ll Reach the Summit 重生之我要会当凌绝顶 Carefree Son of Heaven 66逍遥天子66Urban308k WordsCompleted Liu Chen, a 46-year-old founder of a top private equity firm, spent half his life fighting in the business world, only to be betrayed by his partners, lose everything in a hundred-billion-yuan wipeout, and die suddenly of a heart attack. As he lay dying, news that his first love, Su Wanqing, had been abused by her husband and fallen to her death became a lifelong regret carved into his very bones. He opens his eyes to find himself back in 1997, in a senior high school classroom with 98 days left 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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Emperor Zhengde, a different Zhu Houzhao

634 明 Yongchang at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末永昌 Xing Daorong, Senior General of Lingling零陵上将邢道荣Historical709k WordsCompleted What could be more exasperating than transmigrating as the Chongzhen Emperor, who hanged himself in Beijing in the seventeenth year of Chongzhen? The answer is transmigrating as Li Zicheng in Beijing in the seventeenth year of Chongzhen. At this moment, although the Ming dynasty's rule in the north has already collapsed, the Southern Ming still controls China's most prosperous regions, while the Qing army is about to throw everything it has into a full-scale invasion. Li Zicheng has only tens of 519Reads7.4Score104Shelves

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Enough said, they're all excellent books. The first one was my introduction to the late Ming Dynasty! Highly recommended!

635 帝 The Art of Imperial Politics: The Jiajing Era 帝王心术：嘉靖时代 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical227k WordsCompleted This novel offers a profound look at Jiajing’s transformation from an energetic reformer into an emperor obsessed with Daoism. Daoist priests such as Shao Yuanjie and Tao Zhongwen used mysticism to manipulate his inner world; Yan Song and his son won favor with Daoist prayers and monopolized power for twenty years; Xu Jie bided his time before finally bringing down the treacherous ministers; and Hai Rui risked his life to submit a memorial condemning the ills of the age. Together, these vivid ch 1.2kReads6.9Score109Shelves

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Jiajing Emperor: "Everyone, tell me, what kind of emperor am I? I can't even acknowledge my own father as my father?! Isn't this the biggest joke in the world?! However, I'm also pretty awesome 🐮, even though I haven't held court for decades, no one has dared to rebel against me?!"... Based on history, beautifully written! A study of imperial intrigue, worth reading!

637 明 Late Ming: Stop Rushing Me! This Governor Just Wants to Slack Off 明末：别催了！我这巡抚只想摸鱼 Tipsy Steps Through the Mortal World微醉踏红尘Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Chen Du, a modern office drone, transmigrated into the late Ming Dynasty as the son of a Sichuan merchant. He spent all forty thousand taels of silver he had just to buy an easy government post in Zhejiang, where he could lie flat and stay alive. But Chongzhen issued an order transferring him straight to Shanxi, making him governor of the province: a northern frontier death trap that his predecessor had failed to escape despite submitting seventeen resignation letters. Beacon fires blazed acros 725Reads—Score123Shelves

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Sharing a niche, realistic masterpiece about the late Ming Dynasty: *The Late Ming Dynasty: Stop Rushing! I, the Governor, Just Want to Slack Off*. Too many mindless, wish-fulfillment novels on the market portray the chaos of the late Ming Dynasty in a superficial way. This book is completely different, with solid historical research. The protagonist's cheat ability only summons a famous historical general once; afterwards, it completely returns to realism. There are no mindless power-ups, no harem elements, and no clichéd plot devices. It meticulously depicts the internal and external predicaments during the Chongzhen era, with every line filled with the powerless struggles of ordinary people and officials in a chaotic world. It's suitable for readers who prefer serious late Ming history and dislike fast-paced, superficial novels. The pacing isn't too slow, but it gets better as you read on.

638 明 Late Ming: For All the People of the Realm 明末：为了天下万民 Mister Donglin东林先生Historical1.0M WordsOngoing [Late Ming + Farming + Ensemble Cast + Chongzhen + Rebellion + Business + No System] In the eighth year of the Chongzhen reign, Zhou Huaimin transmigrates to Zhoujiagou, Gong County, Henan. Drought and locust plagues ravage the land, refugees are everywhere, rebel bands pass through, and bandits are as thick as weeds. To protect their homes and their people, the protagonist organizes a peasant association. He leads the villagers in a desperate struggle to survive between rival factions and natur 1.7kReads8.7Score161Shelves

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The story of how they resisted drought, locust plagues, epidemics, and bandits at the end of the Ming Dynasty and survived being wiped out in one fell swoop.

641 强 The Great Ming: I Bring Modern Supplies to the Ming Dynasty 强明：我将现代物资搬运到大明 Shrimp with Rapeseed菜籽配虾仁Historical681k WordsCompleted (Princess Zhaoren of the late Ming Dynasty, no System, doted on by everyone, Princess Kunxing, helps Chongzhen restore the dynasty) Xu Kun accidentally discovers that his computer can connect to the late Ming Dynasty, and even the young Princess Zhaoren can transmigrate to the modern world. Faced with such an adorable, sweet, well-behaved little girl, who will die at her father’s hand at the age of six, how could Xu Kun bear it? He decides to give little Zhaoren a full life! When little Zhaoren 1.1kReads7.8Score101Shelves

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① He traveled back to the first year of the Hongwu reign 🔥 Young Master Yang was conscripted into the army right from the start and became a glorious laborer under Emperor Zhu Chongba.

642 天 A Hero's Unbridled Passion 天纵侠情 Scholar of Jingchu's Lakes and Seas荆楚湖海士Eastern Fantasy491k WordsOngoing Too young to know how perilous the mountains and seas could be, he plunged into deep ravines and raging floods. At first, he faced fierce tigers with ease. With a fearless heart, he roared to the heavens, nocked an arrow, and drew his carved bow. After years in the martial world, he wandered alone with a blue steed and an iron sword. From north to south, all admired his extraordinary gifts. He braved the storm head-on and subdued a flood dragon with his bare hands. “Linjiang Immortal” Young Kang 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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This book is worth reading. It tells a story set during the Chenghua era of the Ming Dynasty. It's not fantasy or time travel; it's historical fiction with a single female protagonist. It's about chivalrous heroes who serve their country and its people, and their deep sense of patriotism.

644 天 Sky Screen: My Livestream Connects Past and Present 天幕：我的直播通古今 Seven Lines, Ah七线啊Historical242k WordsCompleted [Historical what-ifs + livestreaming + System + sky screen + past and present connected] By day, I livestream explanations of the history of various dynasties, only to discover that people from ancient times are watching. Connecting past and present means that people from ancient times can come to the modern world, while I can travel to ancient times during the day. Guests who have appeared in my livestream so far include Crown Prince Zhu Biao of the Ming, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, Li Longji, an 376Reads—Score107Shelves

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Those Things of the Ming Dynasty

645 大 The Ming Dynasty's Greatest Maverick 大明第一狂士 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.8M WordsCompleted In the 35th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, a ruthless schemer is reborn as the son of a county deputy magistrate. Using modern political tactics, he cracks one strange case after another. With modern strategies of maneuvering and intrigue, he shakes the imperial court and becomes unstoppable! Rebel bands run amok? Under my powerful army, they’re nothing but fodder! I will rebuild the Ming dynasty, extend its might across the seas, and usher in an unprecedented age of prosperity! 7kReads9.1Score673Shelves

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Step into the turbulent era of the Ming Dynasty and witness how a eccentric hero stirs up the winds of change with his unrestrained spirit. Amidst power struggles and the perils of the martial world, he displays his charisma with laughter and curses. Follow in his footsteps and unveil the mysterious and magnificent chapters of the Ming Dynasty.

646 我 My Father Is Zhu Youjian 我父皇是朱由检 The World's One and Only Wang天下无二汪Historical617k WordsCompleted He transmigrates for no apparent reason and without warning. What? It's already late April of the seventeenth year of Chongzhen? Zhu Youjian hanged himself from a tree in the southeast, and even the forty-nine-day mourning period is over? I'm actually being held prisoner by Li Zicheng's army? The defeat at Yipian Shi has already happened? Hey, hey! We can talk this out. Don't tighten that rope around my neck! Damn it! No food, no money, no soldiers. Is this a joke? Hell mode, strangled with a ro 347Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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647 大 Chronicles of the Yan Marches 大明燕行录 Venerable Tiande天德尊者Historical424k WordsCompleted A modern soul accidentally falls into a parallel dynasty ruled by the Zhu family. He opens his eyes to find himself a helpless infant. Unable to bear the burden of vast amounts of knowledge, his memories fall dormant. Before he can figure out his situation, he and his maid are swept into a deadly chase and tumble into a freezing river! At death's door, they are rescued by a wealthy landowner in a remote county town. But when the maid wakes, she has lost her memory completely and believes he is h 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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Fictional novels set in the Ming Dynasty

648 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Snatched Da Yuer 大明：开局截胡大玉儿 Crescent Moon月牙弯弯Historical663k WordsCompleted In the first year of the Chongzhen era, Pi Island runs out of food, and 20,000 soldiers and civilians are on the brink of death. With worry turning his temples white, Mao Wenlong watches as his son Mao Chengzong awakens after a single dynasty. The fool who had played dumb for twelve years now possesses Li Cunxiao's peerless strength: he lifts a thousand-catty stone lock with one hand and sweeps the island's military bullies aside. The Later Jin ruler Hong Taiji sees Pi Island as a thorn in his s 4.4kReads6.8Score398Shelves

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I highly recommend this book.

649 崇 Before Chongzhen Hanged Himself, I Summoned the Players 崇祯上吊前，我召唤了玩家 Mucky Mud烂烂的泥Historical296k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Fourth Calamity + Ensemble Cast + Late Ming Dynasty] I transmigrated as Zhu Cilang, the Crown Prince of Chongzhen, with Beijing on the verge of falling and the officials at court doing nothing but urging Chongzhen to die for his country. And I had transmigrated as the last Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Cilang. Luckily, in the depths of despair, I activated the Fourth Calamity Player System, which could disguise the entire world as a game! From then on, the Ming Dynast 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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🎂🎂Transmigrated into Zhu Cilang, with a system that allows him to summon players. These players are hilarious, practically modern-day college students. A Qing army night raid encounters players who are roasting cornbread in the middle of the night, while others transform into Jia Xu from the late Ming Dynasty. One player, while chasing the Qing army, accidentally falls into a ditch and sprains his ankle 😍. [] Climbs onto another small boat, waving a flag (a tattered piece of cloth) and shouting: "The wind is strong! Let's fight! No... I mean kill! For the Crown Prince! For the Ming Dynasty!" [] 'S leg cramps have stopped; he's exhausted from chiseling the boat and can only watch from the edge of the live stream, clinging to a plank and floating in the water, starting his live broadcast.

650 大 Ming Prince: I’ll Found a Nation Overseas 大明藩王：我要海外建国 These Five Sheep这个五只羊Historical977k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into Zhu Yiliu, Prince Lu during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty. Empress Dowager Li has just rebuked the Wanli Emperor and demanded that Prince Lu be made the new ruler. Zhu Yiliu falls from his horse and lapses into a coma. After waking, he can't shake the feeling that the Wanli Emperor wants him dead, so he plans to build a ship and take a group of people to hide in the Nanyang, putting some distance between himself and the Manchu barbarians, who will arrive before long. Bu 1.4kReads8.2Score—Shelves

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This book is worth reading; it's well-written and the premise is unconventional.