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

1. 251 朱 Zhu Di Faked His Death? Then I Guess I'll Have to Conquer the World! 朱棣假死？那朕可就要征伐天下了! Lianxi濂西Historical436k WordsCompleted In the eighteenth year of Yongle, Zhu Gaochi, who transmigrated here long ago, discovers that Zhu Di has died unexpectedly ahead of schedule? Then I, Zhu Gaochi, can inherit the throne in the proper order. Anyone who dares cause trouble can have a taste of my new Three Great Battalions! What Zhu Gaochi doesn't know is that Zhu Di actually faked his death because his son never applied himself. Afraid the Jingnan Campaign would happen all over again, he wants to use this trick to see which of his 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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   See Zhu Gaochi's perseverance

2. 252 每 One Tael of Silver a Day for Everyone: Restoring the Ming in Yangzhou 每人每天一两银，我在扬州复大明 Little Cabbage Treasure小白菜宝Historical223k WordsCompleted Territory and Population System + military affairs + political intrigue + wish fulfillment + decisive action + fast pace The sun and moon never lose their nature, so though obscured, they shine again. The Yangtze and Han rivers never lose their source, so though blocked, they flow once more. The people of Xia never lose their spirit, so though fallen, they rise again. In 1645, 100,000 Qing troops surround Yangzhou. Shi Kefa has burned five letters of surrender, and the people of the city are pre 121Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is great! It's exciting and thrilling! A story of rising to power step by step!

3. 253 大 Ming Dynasty, Your Loving Father Has Arrived 大明，你的慈父来了 Riding a Tortoise to Town骑着乌龟上街Historical160k WordsCompleted The Great Ming has fallen! But I have arrived. Will the Great Ming still fall? Can I save this Han dynasty teetering on the brink of collapse? The Qing army has entered the pass, while soldiers and bandits ravage the land. Confronted with this desperate situation, Zhu Youjun, who transmigrated here, chooses a path fraught with hardship: restoring the Ming! Why should a man not carry a Wu hook sword, and reclaim the fifty prefectures beyond the passes! 168Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Look at this, it's absolutely a game-changer.

4. 254 大 Springtime in the Great Ming 大明春色 West Wind Is Strong西风紧Historical3.1M WordsCompleted In the turbulent early years of the Ming Dynasty, a king destined to lose his reputation and be burned alive must embark on a path of defying Heaven. How will old grudges, love and hatred, merits and failures all play out this time? 92Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Zhu Di's second son, and later participates in the two Jingnan Campaigns. The content is rich and varied, and the language is simple yet full of charm.

5. 255 英 The English Prince and the Ming Empire: A History of Colonial Expansion 英皇子与明帝国：殖民开拓史 Little Bai Fusi小白夫斯基Historical639k WordsCompleted [Global colonization + changing history] [Political intrigue] [Passionate] [Struggle for supremacy] [Blood and iron] [No System] A modern man with a background in science and engineering transmigrates and opens his eyes to find himself a British prince, in control of two major colonial estates in North America, yet his heart aches for the declining Ming Dynasty! In the waning years of the Wanli Emperor's reign, factional strife plagues the court, the Later Jin watches from the shadows, and Japan 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a truly excellent piece that offers a unique perspective on the rise and power of the Ming Dynasty. Fans of the Ming Dynasty and the Age of Exploration shouldn't miss it.

6. 256 我 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 5kReads8.8Score355Shelves

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   The most realistic and interesting Ming Dynasty novel on the entire internet, with excellent writing, vivid character descriptions, and it tells the story of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty!

7. 257 大 Great Ming: The Wanli Era 大明之万历天下 Author2035作者2035Historical272k WordsOngoing The protagonist transmigrates into the body of the Wanli Emperor, Zhu Yijun. Using this identity, he sets out to restore the Ming Dynasty to greatness: lift the maritime ban, reform commercial taxes, equalize land allotments, root out abuses, conquer lands overseas, and spread Han culture around the globe. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You can take a look. The later parts are very well written.

8. 258 大 Great Ming: Zhu Xiongying Has Arrived 大明：我朱雄英来了 Spring Breeze Sweeps Through Emerald Clouds春风卷碧云Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Save Mom first, then Dad; after Grandma, save Grandpa! I was a researcher at a university institute in my previous life, and now I’m reborn as a holy grandson. Hongwu loves me like a treasure, and my family relies on me to change their fate. I love inventing and creating, and Grandpa lets me do whatever I want! We establish all kinds of research institutes, covering every field of science and medicine. Alcohol, glass, antibiotics: medical care takes a giant leap forward. Sweet potatoes and corn 14.2kReads7.8Score1.3kShelves

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   Many novels featuring Zhu Xiong Ying as the protagonist begin in the fifteenth year of the Hongwu reign (1380), after his mother, Lady Chang, has passed away. This novel, however, begins from Xiong Ying's birth, showing how he changes his fate by saving his mother's life and making amends for the regrets of the Ming Dynasty. It's truly superb.

9. 259 晚 Late Ming: I Told You to Pass on the Throne, Not Revive the Ming Dynasty 晚明：让你传位，没让你中兴大明 Heart and Hand Gamer心手玩家Historical1.3M WordsOngoing The sun and moon do not lose their true forms, so though they may be obscured, they shine again. The Jiang and Han rivers do not lose their sources, so though their courses may run dry, they flow again. Zhu Fuming transmigrated into the body of the Tianqi Emperor, Zhu Youxiao, and had only half a life left when he opened his eyes. At court and beyond, the eunuch faction, the civil officials, and the imperial clan all hoped he would die soon, waiting for him to pass the throne to his younger brot 28.6kReads8.6Score2.4kShelves

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   Honestly, this is one of the few good books by Tomato that depicts the late Ming Dynasty. It's full of high-energy plot twists and exciting moments, and most importantly, it doesn't make you stupid.

10. 260 明 A Low-Ranking Official in a Late Ming County Town 明末县城小吏 I Won't Change My Pen Name Until I Lose Thirty Jin不瘦三十斤不改笔名Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [In the Seventh Year of Tianqi, I Rewrite My Fate by Becoming a Low-Ranking Clerk] In the seventh year of Tianqi, I transmigrated into the body of cannon fodder drafted in Liaodong. Refuse to go to Liaodong, and I die. Go to Liaodong, and death is almost certain. To stay alive, I took a desperate gamble and infiltrated the county yamen, starting out as the lowest-ranking clerk. No System, no golden finger, no memories from a past life to help me. I had only my own courage and an instinct for su 10.4kReads7.6Score847Shelves

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    Without a system, and without the mindless pursuit of technology (artillery cannot be field-ready, and muskets have limited power), all beings suffer; the only way to survive is to fight for one's own destiny.

11. 261 我 I, the Ming Emperor, Need Money! 我，大明天子，打钱！ A Little Bowl of Congee一只粥粥Male-Channel Fanfiction2.7M WordsOngoing [Wuxia Crossover] [Struggle for supremacy] [Dual storylines] [The martial world] [The imperial court] Zhu Sheng transmigrated. He became the emperor everyone envied. But this emperor was Jiajing. And this world wasn't right. This world had... Numerous dynasties, including Qin, Tang, and Ming. Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism... a hundred schools of thought contending. The Beggars' Sect, the Tang Clan, the Ming Cult... countless martial arts sects. Fortunately, after inheriting all of Jiajing's mem 18.5kReads7.6Score1.2kShelves

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    ✨✨Fifteen recommended books about the Ming Dynasty. Great books! 💕💞The protagonist's initial identity shifts from merchant to Imperial Guard—the transition was unexpected! The plot is intricately woven and very engaging. A rare gem among Tomato's books; the author has crafted a wonderfully well-developed character—benevolent, loyal, 💞💞 and cunning. Definitely worth reading.

12. 262 暴 Tyrant Chongzhen: Extending the Ming Dynasty's Fate by 300 Years 暴君崇祯，续运大明三百年 As Lovely as You花开如你Historical256k WordsCompleted He opens his eyes to the sixteenth day of the third month of the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign! Three days until Li Zicheng breaches the city, and seventy-two hours until Chongzhen hangs himself on Coal Hill! A modern man transmigrates into Zhu Youjian. Looking at the officials throughout the court, all ready to surrender, he draws the Son of Heaven's sword: "Want to surrender? First ask whether my blade agrees!" Day One: Bloodily purge Qianqing Palace, hang the chief minister, execu 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book about the Ming Dynasty is really good.

13. 263 大 Great Ming: From the Start with a Rope, Ending with a Bowl 大明：开局一根绳，结束一个碗 Forging Dreams in the Ink Abyss铸梦墨渊Historical345k WordsCompleted [Late Ming + War + Political intrigue + Chongzhen] Zhu Hengyuan accidentally transmigrated into the body of the Chongzhen Emperor, Zhu Youjian, on the eighth day of the third month of the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign. The Ming dynasty was less than eleven days from its fall, already gravely ill and close to death. The Jurchens threatened from outside, rebels ravaged the interior, and natural disasters and human calamities came one after another. Fortunately, he discovered he had two g 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates to the body of Emperor Chongzhen, with only eleven days left before the fall of the Ming Dynasty. Watch as he turns the tide and saves the Ming. The story is currently at the Battle of Beijing, so read on with confidence. May the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers live on forever! May the Ming Dynasty endure forever!

14. 264 为 Working Hard to Save the Great Ming 为拯救大明而努力 Rebel逆贼Historical631k WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations] + [slow burn] + [no System] + [harem] + [factional strife] The Jian slaves rebel, bringing disaster to Liaodong. Factional strife grips the court, and the situation grows increasingly chaotic. The end times are drawing near, and the nation teeters on the brink of collapse. We form a faction not to serve our own interests, but to save the Great Ming. 1.1kReads6.4Score105Shelves

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    Set in the late Ming Dynasty, roughly from the 40th year of the Wanli reign to the end of the Tianqi reign. The author is meticulous, so all historical events, place names, official titles, personal names, and customs mentioned in this book have been rigorously researched and are not fabricated. Content: Early part focuses on the imperial examination system; mid-period on political intrigue; late part on reforms. The pacing is moderate. 1. In the imperial examination section, the protagonist, in his early years, besides taking the imperial examinations, also focuses on building connections, making early acquaintances with a large number of officials, merchants, and scholars. These people later become extremely helpful to the protagonist. 2. In the political intrigue section, due to the severe infighting among various factions of civil officials in the late Ming Dynasty, after entering officialdom, the protagonist will establish a new political party, using absolute power to crush the Donglin Party, Zhejiang Party, Qi Party, Chu Party, and other factions. 3. In the reforms section, after the protagonist and his faction of officials gain power, they will implement reforms to address various shortcomings in the economy and military.

15. 265 明 The Late Ming Trilogy 明末三部曲 Li De罹得Historical697k WordsCompleted This is a late-Ming historical epic told primarily from the perspective of the Daxi Army and the peasant rebels. The general approach is seventy percent fact and thirty percent fiction: the main characters and major events are real, but some real historical figures’ personalities, backgrounds, and experiences have been fictionalized. The trilogy’s central themes trace a path from the ensemble cast’s “instinct to survive and ideal of universal harmony” in the Survival arc, to “destruction, plunde 954Reads8.2Score101Shelves

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    The serious historical drama "The Late Ming Trilogy" presents a diverse panorama of the late Ming Dynasty from the perspectives of peasant armies and the Great Western Army. The narrative is fresh, the research meticulous, the foreshadowing subtle, the plot grand, and the characters vividly portrayed. Don't miss it! PS: I'd also like to recommend some of the main reference materials used in the creation process; those interested can take a look.

16. 266 嘟 Dudu and Dongdong's Adventures Through Five Thousand Years of History 嘟嘟动动之上下五千年奇遇记 Gentle Breeze, Xiao Rui清风徐来小瑞Historical138k WordsOngoing Wow! Hey, everyone! Today I want to recommend an amazing novel: "Dudu and Dongdong's Adventures Through Five Thousand Years of History"! This novel is packed with fantasy and adventure! The protagonists are a brother and sister, Dudu and Dongdong. They unexpectedly travel through time, beginning in the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, and experience five thousand years of Chinese history firsthand! They are so lucky during their long journey through history! They witness the lege —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I love the 5,000-year history of China; the storyline is fantastic.

17. 267 崇 The Veritable Records of the Chongzhen Emperor 崇祯实录 Anonymous佚名Historical142k WordsCompleted The Veritable Records of the Chongzhen Reign 86Reads8.6Score—Shelves
18. 268 老 Old Zhu's 500,000 Steamed Buns: Raising an Army to Destroy the Ming 老朱的馒头五十万，起兵灭大明 Floating Wheel浮轮Historical161k WordsOngoing “Do you know how badly prices have soared because Zhu Chongba keeps printing Great Ming paper money? Do you know how much a single steamed bun costs now?” “Five hundred thousand! You couldn't fit all that money in a single cart! I don't care if you're the Hongwu Emperor! I don't care about your so-called Hongwu Prosperity. All I know is that one steamed bun costs five hundred thousand! I'm going to overthrow the monarchy. The people don't need an emperor lording it over them! Long live the No-Sh 94Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    Let the Ming Dynasty be filled with red flags

19. 269 血 Blood Runs Red: Zhang Xianzhong and the Great Western Army 血流红：张献忠与大西军 Luo Xuepeng罗学蓬Historical467k WordsCompleted In June 1645, Zhang Xianzhong captured Chongqing. Sweeping westward with unstoppable momentum, his army left blazing fires and blood-soaked roads in its wake. On August 9, after taking Chengdu, Zhang Xianzhong wasted no time in holding a founding ceremony and ascending the throne as emperor of the Great Western Kingdom. From the very first day Zhang Xianzhong took up residence in the Shu Prince's Palace in Chengdu, the country knew no peace. His forces were locked in repeated battles with Li Zic 239Reads9.4Score114Shelves
20. 270 南 A History of the Southern Ming (Two-Volume Set) 南明史（全二册） Gu Cheng顾诚Historical696k WordsCompleted A nation on the brink of ruin still descends into infighting, and even in its final days, the infighting continues! Nothing is more absurd than human nature. In March 1644, Li Zicheng's Great Shun forces captured Beijing, and the Chongzhen Emperor hanged himself. When news reached Nanjing, the Southern Capital, the question of who would be enthroned became urgent. Civil and military officials alike scrambled to make a name for themselves before the new ruler, each hoping to claim the credit for 4.7kReads9.5Score1.4kShelves
21. 271 明 A History of the Peasant War at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末农民战争史 Gu Cheng顾诚Historical290k WordsCompleted Sixteen years of unstoppable victories, followed by four hundred days to total collapse. Open this book and discover why Li Zicheng was defeated, and why his downfall came so quickly! In March 1644, Li Zicheng captured Beijing, bringing the Ming dynasty to an end. By then, he had fought for sixteen years. In April of that year, Li Zicheng was defeated at Shanhai Pass, and the Qing army entered the pass. In May of the following year, Li Zicheng died at Jiugong Mountain in Huguang, just four hundr 688Reads9.3Score149Shelves
22. 272 反 Overthrow the Qing, Restore China, and Build an Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets 反清复华，成为日不落帝国 The Shower Is Here阵雨来了Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Transmigrate to the Qing Dynasty + no System + conquest + farming + expanding overseas] The rating has just been posted. Feel free to check out the story and show your support. In the final years of the Kangxi reign, the realm is in turmoil, and the Eight Banners' cavalry sweeps across north and south. Yang Zheng transmigrates as the son of a farming family in Yinghuai. After eighteen years of careful planning, he builds his fortune from nothing with his knowledge of science and engineering. Li 3.6kReads6.2Score177Shelves

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    A protagonist with no system but high intelligence; a light and satisfying read. The protagonist transmigrates to the late Kangxi era, learning from the ways of the Qing Dynasty, moving from the countryside to the city. Taking advantage of the Qing princes' struggle for the throne, official corruption, and the stagnation of the Northwest army, the protagonist vigorously develops his territory, advocates for the poor and seeks their welfare, develops firearms, unifies the country, and leads the Chinese people overseas to embrace the world. [Eating melon][Smirking]

23. 273 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
24. 274 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 76Reads8.6Score—Shelves
25. 275 明 The Ming Dynasty's Tyrant: From Exiled Emperor to Conquering the World 明末暴君：从流亡皇帝到碾碎天下 Wenqu文曲Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue] [Emperor Yongli] [No System] [Struggle for Supremacy] [Decisive and Ruthless] [War] [Farming and Development] In his previous life, Zhu Mingyuan was a martial arts instructor who loved Ming dynasty history. In this life, he transmigrates into the body of Zhu Youlang, the Yongli Emperor, a puppet ruler of the Southern Ming dynasty on the run. From the start, eunuchs keep him under house arrest, and he lives like a human imperial seal. The officials at court all think the empe 3.8kReads8.2Score303Shelves

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    A great book from the late Ming Dynasty: resisting the Jurchens, unifying the country, and restoring the orthodox Chinese civilization—just go for it! [Bookmark]

26. 276 大 Great Ming: The Zhu Family's Sixth Son Cultivates the Dao and Seeks Immortality 大明：修仙求道的朱家老六 Lonely Square Root 33孤独的根号33Historical589k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + imperial grandson + filial father and son + cultivation] Zhu Zhankan transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and becomes the sixth son of Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi. He is bound to a mission System. He plans to use the System’s help to guide the Ming dynasty toward a steampunk cyberpunk future. He will become a sage remembered throughout history. But then [Ding!] [Congratulations, you have obtained a cultivation manual: Spring Renewal Guidance Technique] A cultivation manual? Then to he 3.3kReads6.1Score127Shelves

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    The first book is about the sixth son of the Zhu family cultivating immortality. It's a very engaging story about cultivation and the Ming Dynasty. It touches on the revival of spiritual energy and changes the ending for Zhu Gaochi. The second edition is also excellent; it's a story about soul transmigration during the Ming Dynasty. The father is the Yongle Emperor, and he himself is Zhu Gaochi's second son. The content is of high quality, but it's not a book set in the late Ming Dynasty. These are the books I recommend. Thank you for reading. If you like them, please share them with your friends or recommend them. These books are highly recommended!

27. 277 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 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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28. 278 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. 30Reads8.6Score—Shelves
29. 279 明 The Great Chieftain of the Ming Dynasty 明朝大土司 Toxic Thoughts思想有毒Historical577k WordsCompleted A modern university student unexpectedly finds himself in the body of a southern scholar traveling to sit the imperial examinations in the early Ming dynasty. Then, by another twist of fate, he enters officialdom amid factional struggles. In an age when being an official is at its most perilous, he begins by protecting himself, keeping on good terms with everyone and navigating the official world. He traverses a turbulent era, rising in rank and making a fortune, with only his wife’s death left 688Reads7.6Score106Shelves

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    The latest and most captivating historical novel set in the early Ming Dynasty: ① In the Southern Zhili region, modern college student Yang Yun unexpectedly transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty, into the body of a scholar traveling from Guangzhou to Nanjing for the imperial examinations. He successfully passes the examinations and becomes a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), but unexpectedly enters the officialdom and gets caught up in factional struggles. In this most tragic era for officials, he begins to protect himself, navigate the complexities of officialdom, and skillfully maneuver through the political landscape.

30. 280 苟 Biding My Time in the Late Ming: Lying Flat Makes Me Invincible 苟在明末，躺平即无敌 Yi Haisheng易海升Historical1.7M WordsCompleted The late Ming is in chaos. Bones stretch for miles, and the dynasty is on the verge of collapse. Ambitious warlords fight for their lives everywhere, and everyone is struggling to survive. But the System keeps me, a transmigrator among the refugees, on a tight leash: No striving, no raising an army, no standing out. I’m only allowed to lie flat and slack off. The more I keep my head down, the stronger I get. The lazier I am, the more invincible I become. While the world risks everything to save 408Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    Check out this new book, a brain-teasing novel.

31. 281 我 I Went Undercover in the Qing Dynasty and Ended Up on the Dragon Throne 我在大清当卧底，最终坐上了龙椅 Qin Jing钦静Historical1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as Yilgenjueluo Xilun, a company commander of the Plain White Banner stationed in western Guangxi, Wei Han gazes at the Manchu face in the mirror and laughs. Outwardly, he serves Ao Bai loyally, rising step by step by crushing the “White Lotus Sect.” In secret, he maneuvers among the emperor's faction, the Three Feudatories, and anti-Qing forces. Every step hides a deadly threat, every word a trap. In this mire of Manchu aristocrats and Han Chinese traitors, he treads cautio 80Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    [Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart]

32. 282 这 This Emperor Is Not Only Lazy, He’s Also Rude 这个皇帝不仅摆烂，还没有素质 Three Jin of Grapes三斤葡萄Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Ying Yi transmigrated into a strange dynasty and became an emperor! But Ying Yi had no desire to be emperor. All he wanted was to find a reasonable way to die and abdicate as soon as possible, so he could go back and inherit his hundreds of billions in wealth! So he set out on a path of nonstop suicide by bad decisions! Politics is all about compromise, but Ying Yi never compromises! The empress dowager wreaking havoc in the harem? He chews her out! The literary, lovesick empress? He chews her o 96.3kReads9.2Score9.7kShelves

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    I'm currently reading several books that take different perspectives. The main point is that the authors' writing style is fluent and quite witty. As online novels, you should give them a try.

33. 283 重 Reborn at the End of the Ming: I, Zhu Yuanzhang, Will Restore the Great Ming to Glory! 重生明末：朕，朱元璋再创大明盛世！ Jiang Wanyi江挽衣Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Zhu Yuanzhang died, but apparently not all the way. When he opened his eyes again, he had become Chongzhen, the emperor who had hanged himself on Coal Hill. Li Zicheng was besieging the capital. The Ming dynasty was on the verge of destruction! Impossible. Absolutely impossible! “Now that I'm here, whether it's the rebel bandits or the Tartars, I'll never let them take the Ming throne!” Wang Cheng'en asked, “Your Majesty, where... where are we going?” “To confiscate their estates!” “To put down 1.2kReads6.7Score100Shelves

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    I think this book is good. The initial reconstruction of the Ming Dynasty required Zhu Yuanzhang to clean up the mess, so he got straight to work, first killing Chen Yan, then the man surnamed Wei, and then the emperor's father-in-law Zhou Kui, the Donglin Party—and the money just started flowing in! He recruited soldiers, fought the rebel leader Li Zicheng, killed Zhang Xianzhong, overthrew the Qing Dynasty, and destroyed Japan.

34. 284 胎 Reborn as Zhu Xiongying, I Can Let Grandpa Hear My Thoughts 胎穿朱雄英，爷爷能听到我的心声 Jinling Big Carrot i金陵大萝卜iHistorical1.7M WordsCompleted Zhang Wei, a young man from modern times, transmigrates into the early Ming dynasty and is born as Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest legitimate grandson. Zhu Yuanzhang can hear his grandson's thoughts. Using those insights, Zhang Wei cracks the Hu Weiyong case and changes the fates of Chang Shi, Empress Ma, and Zhu Biao. He drives technological innovation, builds a navy to expand maritime influence, defeats the Japanese pirates and conquers Japan, establishes provinces to secure Liaodong, and ushers in an 42Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    The Ming Dynasty was different. Zhu Xiongying did not die, the Chang family lived, Empress Ma lived a long life, Zhu Yuanzhang abdicated early, Zhu Biao ascended the throne, and retired again within a few years. Zhu Xiongying led the Ming Dynasty to the world! [Laughing]

35. 285 你 Is Your Professor That Fierce Too? 你家教授也凶巴巴的？ Deep Red ouo深红ouoUrban1.4M WordsOngoing [Single heroine] + [Professor] + [Everyday romance] + [Max-level powerhouse] + [Absolutely refuses to work] “Mommy, why does Dad play games all day? One day he’s fishing, the next he’s walking the cat, or else he’s drinking tea and wandering around. How does our family still have so much money?” “Because your dad is an evil capitalist who produces nothing and exploits the workers. If this were the old days, you’d have to throw rotten eggs at him, or watch him swing from a streetlamp after school 19.2kReads9.5Score1.1kShelves

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    It's really good, keep it up, author! [Smile]

36. 286 大 Great Ming: I'm an Emperor Now, So Why Would I Still Be a Carpenter? 大明：都是皇帝了，谁还当木匠 Ke Jiu柯久Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [No System] + [Passionate] + [Political Intrigue] + [Decisive and Ruthless] With a gravely ill father and a mother who died young, Zhu Youxiao is at a loss in the forty-eighth year of the Wanli reign. Factional strife runs rampant, the court is rotten, the Jurchens are watching hungrily, and the Mongols refuse to submit. Amid internal turmoil and external threats, the tide of the times sweeps along the fates of countless millions. The once-mighty Ming Empire is already in its twilight years. Cal 518Reads8.0Score—Shelves
37. 287 嘉 The Jiajing Era? The Perfect Time for an Industrial Revolution 嘉靖朝？不正是工业革命的好时机 Universe's Invincible Terrifying Tyrannosaurus Warrior宇宙无敌恐怖暴龙战士Historical357k WordsOngoing [History + no System + no golden finger + imperial examinations and political intrigue + technological agriculture] Wang Chengwen, who possesses modern knowledge of materials science, transmigrates back to the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, and just so happens to be the grandson of Wang Yangming, the great hope for the revival of the Wang School. Step by step, he will rise from an unknown commoner to the top scholar, then from an editor at the Hanlin Academy to assistant prefect of Xuzhou, and 13Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical farming and political intrigue novel without any cheat codes. It tells the story of a materials science PhD who travels back to the Jiajing era and, through a series of struggles, promotes science, the Industrial Revolution, and builds a prosperous and powerful Ming Dynasty.

38. 288 大 The Great Ming Empire: A Flourishing Realm 大明帝国之盛世江山 Heavenly Crystal Beast天晶兽Historical201k WordsCompleted This book recounts the glory of the Ming dynasty, from Zheng He’s seven voyages to the Western Seas during the Yongle era and the Ren and Xuan reigns to the upheavals of the Zhengtong and Jingtai years. It follows the fortunes of five emperors, Zhu Di, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Zhanji, Zhu Qizhen, and Zhu Qiyu, and depicts the thrilling history of the voyages to the Western Seas. 22Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 289 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang Weeps at the Comparison of Two Chongzhens 大明：双崇祯对比，朱元璋看哭了 Little Little West Second Lieutenant小小西下士Historical2.8M WordsCompleted Across the different historical eras of the Ming Dynasty, a sky screen suddenly appeared, showing two very different lives of the Chongzhen Emperor. As Zhu Yuanzhang watched the sky screen show Zhu Youjian, the Great Ming Guangwu Emperor, saving the dynasty in its final years, revitalizing the Ming, strengthening the nation through science and education, and earning praise for generations to come, he then glanced at the other Zhu Youjian, the Chongzhen Emperor who was stubborn and self-willed, r 17.8kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves

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    Fanfiction of the Ming Dynasty, in parallel universes.

40. 290 大 Great Ming: I Receive a Package from the Future Every Day 大明：我每天收到一个未来的快递 The Thirteenth Concubine Gone Mad疯狂十三姨太Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Wei Wu accidentally transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and also gets a Courier Blind Box System. Every day, the System sends him a package from the future. From then on, he shuts himself away, refuses to be anyone’s workhorse, and enjoys a carefree life with everything he needs. He plays Black Myth on one side, grabs crayfish with the other, hangs solar panels overhead, and keeps a portable power bank in hand. Wei Wu: “Hey, how about sending me something high-end for a change? Is instant noodles 28.7kReads8.0Score2.6kShelves
41. 291 大 Great Ming: A Comparison of the Two Imperial Grandsons Leaves Old Zhu in Despair! 大明：双皇孙对比，老朱崩溃了！ Dream Maker创梦师Historical636k WordsCompleted In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Crown Prince Zhu Biao died! Just as Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated over which grandson to name heir, a parallel-world comparison sky screen appeared, revealing the very different lives of Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yuntong. Old Zhu watched Zhu Yuntong on the screen: though he had rebelled, his achievements far surpassed Zhu Yuanzhang's own. His name was celebrated through the ages and remembered for generations, and he was praised as an emperor without equal. Then he glanced 3.8kReads7.2Score184Shelves
42. 292 大 Great Ming: I Am Zhu Yuntong, and This Is the Xuanwu Gate Incident 大明：我朱允熥，玄武门之变 Demon Lord of Black Mountain黑山魔君Historical299k WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty] [Conquer the World] [No System] Modern-day Zhu Yuntong obtains a mysterious dragon-shaped jade pendant and transmigrates into the body of Zhu Yuntong during the Hongwu era. “Since I’ve transmigrated into the Ming Dynasty as Zhu Yuntong, I must change history, seize the supreme throne, and usher in an era of my own.” “It is now the eighth month of the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu. Less than a month remains before that good-for-nothing Zhu Yunwen is named Crown Prince. There’s no tim 3.4kReads8.5Score161Shelves
43. 293 山 A Journey Through Mountains and Rivers 山水行记 Moli Baji莫里吧唧Historical1.4M WordsCompleted "Not a wish-fulfillment novel, not stupid, and not something to eat with your rice. It’s best enjoyed with a drink. This book is for readers with a long-term mindset. Take your time and savor it, and you’ll find that this novel is as tender as water, like the girl you love, intoxicating you." What seems like an ordinary opening is actually a grand scheme plotted long ago… Guangxi, a rainy night, a dilapidated Taoist temple, and a mystery upon mystery. A helpless young woman encounters a handsome 1.4kReads8.2Score189Shelves

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    A fine book from the late Ming Dynasty, it's worth reading and interesting; with patience, you'll fall in love with it.

44. 294 人 In Southern Ming, Beating the Qing Emperor Kangxi 人在南明，搓打康麻子 I Am Not Xuande孤不是玄德Historical6.1M WordsOngoing At the end of the Southern Ming, the last dynasty of Han Chinese rule, the Yongli Emperor fled west to Burma. The dynasty was doomed from the start. After transmigrating as a member of the imperial clan, the protagonist forms marriage alliances with warlords, outwits powerful ministers, schemes and deceives, seizes military command, and trains his troops to the limit. In the final showdown between the Ming and Qing, he turns the tide, slaughters Wu Sangui, drives the Shunzhi Emperor to his death 1.6kReads8.1Score100Shelves

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    The glorious Ming Dynasty, the iron-fisted Southern Ming Dynasty—every inch of land was stained with blood, a history of blood and tears for China! Try this historical novel filled with palace intrigue, political maneuvering, and military intrigue! A favorite for Ming Dynasty enthusiasts, China lovers, and those who appreciate historical accuracy—a masterpiece with the potential to become a literary legend! At the end of the Southern Ming Dynasty, the protagonist transmigrates into the body of a prince, starting by abducting the legitimate daughter of a powerful prince—a hellish start! He arranges marriages with warlords, feigns weakness to powerful ministers, deceives the emperor, and seizes military power through trickery! He seduces the young princess of the Mu family, has his eye on the empress, wins over local tyrants, and trains his troops relentlessly! Joining forces with Li Dingguo, he turns the tide, crushes Wu Sangui, builds a Jingguan (a mound of corpses), exterminates the Manchus, and delivers a crushing blow to Emperor Kangxi! China is spared from slaughter and decline, and the Ming Dynasty's fate is extended for another 500 years! A historical novel featuring political intrigue, palace intrigue, factional struggles, and ruthless emperors! The protagonist is thick-skinned, cunning, and ruthless; he has no system, isn't brainless, and has a sharp mind—worth reading twice!

45. 295 大 Great Ming: I Resign from Office from the Start 大明：开局就辞官 Goodbye, It's Lan再见是蓝啊Historical413k WordsCompleted Ren Yixu transmigrates to the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty! He becomes a sixth-rank official at court. But Ren Yixu knows his history. Most officials serving under Zhu Yuanzhang meet miserable ends! To protect himself, Ren Yixu decides to resign and use his knowledge of the future to become a merchant. Just then, he activates the System every transmigrator needs. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 296 老 The Slick Father and Son: Zhu Yuanzhang Calls Them a Total Rip-Off 老六父子，朱元璋直呼太坑 Mystic Gold玄义黄金Historical1.0M WordsCompleted "Dad, I want to change my surname!" "Dad, hurry and hand over the iron deed of hereditary privilege. Then you might live!" [Original title: In the Ming Dynasty, My Father Lan Yu Is Such a Savage] Su Chen arrives in the era of the Ming Dynasty under Zhu Yuanzhang and becomes the son of Lan Yu, the notorious daredevil. He awakens the Make Dad a Savage System, pretends to sever ties with his father from the start, then persuades Lan Yu to hand over the iron deed of hereditary privilege, earning Zh 260Reads7.6Score104Shelves
47. 297 秋 The Autumn Wind and Northern Geese Sword Art 秋风北雁诀 Smiling at the Setting Sun笑看斜阳Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted At first, I didn’t want to write about villains, but unfortunately, someone has to slowly turn bad. The martial world exists in everyone’s heart, and the martial world itself is treacherous, so people’s hearts are bound to be treacherous too! At first, I wrote everyone as simple and innocent, but unfortunately, innocence is only a façade, as well as an ideal we pursue in the beginning. Complexity is the true reality! Good and evil, truth and falsehood, right and wrong, love and hate, affection a 3.9kReads9.0Score322Shelves

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    [Heart][Heart][Heart] It's here! Set in the Yongle era! [Heart][Heart][Heart] No harem, no brain drain, no system, no saintly figures. It features both (jianghu grudges) and (martial arts conflicts), as well as two armies clashing in the imperial court. [Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart] Full of suspense, climaxes, and thrills! [Heart][Heart][Heart] The best martial arts novel after Jin Yong and Gu Long! [Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart]

48. 298 游 Gaming in the Ming Dynasty: I Was Reborn After Being Locked Away 游戏大明：被关黑屋后，我重生了 The Breeze Doesn't Suit This World清风不适人间Sports55k WordsOngoing Game + historical what-if + System + Ming dynasty + multiple heroines + transmigration + online game + NPC I, Zhu Biao! The eldest legitimate son of the Hongwu Emperor! The greatest crown prince in history! The Ming dynasty’s acting deputy emperor! I’ve arrived in the Ming dynasty, but why is this Ming dynasty so different? 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The history of the online game genre is the Ming Dynasty. A different Ming Dynasty, traveling through Zhu Biao's...

49. 299 大 Great Ming: Giving the Useless Imperial Grandson a White Hat 大明：送废物皇孙一顶白帽子 Mr. Walter瓦尔特先生Historical547k WordsCompleted Father and son transmigrate together + System + Riding roughshod over the emperor + Invincible + Unifying the world + Protagonist challenges Heaven, Earth, and the emperor + A few martial arts elements An unexplained explosion sends Dan Su transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, where from the start he finds himself locked inside an unmarked coffin for over a year! After finally seeing daylight again, he nearly gets killed by a useless System and ends up dumped on the streets of the capital to live 67Reads6.4Score—Shelves
50. 300 讲 The Reasonable Scholar-Soldier 讲理的秀才兵 Tang Dengxian唐等闲Historical188k WordsOngoing Transmigrating to the late Ming, he began as a commoner, passed the examination to become a scholar, and found advancement through the imperial exams out of reach. With his status as a tribute student, he put down his brush and joined the army, embarking on a military career that took him from the Patrol Office to a battalion commander, garrison commander, and mobile brigade commander, forging a path unlike anyone else's. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novice writer, I've read "Iron-Blooded Remnant Ming" seven times already, and I'm writing while waiting for the next installment. It's a story about abandoning the pen for the sword in the late Ming Dynasty, with a rigorous yet humorous writing style and multiple female leads.

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