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

1. 351 残 The Crumbling Ming 残明 One and a Half Jin一斤半Historical206k WordsCompleted Mighty China, a land of ritual and propriety. We have never lacked gentle, modest gentlemen, but every now and then, one or two vile rogues who play dirty show up! Late Ming: not “late” as in the end, but “cruel” as in brutal! 499Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 352 大 Forward, Ming Battle-Line Infantry! 大明战列线步兵前进 The World's One and Only Wang天下无二汪Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [An original story about the Imjin War, exclusive to Tomato] In the twentieth year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty (1592 by the Western calendar), Peng transmigrates into the past. Among the routed soldiers, he's nothing more than a low-ranking scout captain. Facing the utterly rampant Japanese pirates, and a Ming Dynasty that has effectively fallen under the Wanli Emperor's rule, Peng throws back his head and roars, “I'll make them submit through virtue!” The gear strapped across my shou 6.9kReads9.1Score629Shelves

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3. 353 大 Ming's God of War, Zhu Di 大明战神朱棣 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical472k WordsCompleted Why do we love reading about him? Because he lived the way we wish we could: if you don’t like it, fight! If you lose, own it! If you win, don’t brag. He feigned madness, played the fool, and even ate pig feed in a pigsty. Then he fought his way from Beiping to Nanjing and seized the dragon throne with his own hands. Zhu Di, the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, was twenty when he was sent to govern Beiping. No one had any faith in this “Fourth Son.” His imperial father suspected him, his nephew trie 19kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves
4. 354 大 Great Ming: The Path to Becoming the Emperor's Teacher Begins with the Imperial Exams 大明：帝师之路，从科举开始 Dongfang Xiaoxiaosheng东方笑笑生Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Xu Wen transmigrates to the Ming dynasty just as his family falls on hard times. His parents die, and someone shows up to break off his engagement, stacking two major disadvantages on him at once. He takes the imperial examinations, makes a name for himself as a young man, and enters government service, serving through nine reigns: Hongwu, Jianwen, Yongle, Hongxi, Xuande, Zhengtong, Jingtai, Tianshun, and Chenghua. During the Hongwu reign, he is Zhu Yuanzhang’s sharpest weapon against corrupt of 14.5kReads7.9Score1.7kShelves
5. 355 奉 After Pacifying the Jingnan Rebellion, I Opened a Tavern in the Ming Dynasty 奉天靖难后，我在大明开酒馆 Blue-Sky Iced Milk蓝天冰牛奶Historical1.4M WordsCompleted In the fourth year of the Jianwen reign, Chen Yu transmigrated into the past and inherited a neglected tavern from his family. The tavern had only one regular customer, a man called Lao Zhu. He came by often, and every time he did, he asked Chen Yu questions about governing the country, such as matters of people’s livelihoods, or else he would suddenly ask: “What kind of person do you think the current emperor is?” “Do you think Zheng He’s voyages to the Western Ocean can make the Ming dynasty p 12.2kReads8.2Score712Shelves

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   💥 [These books are all set in the late Ming Dynasty]🌻 We look forward to them changing the regrets of history and taking history to a different level.

6. 356 神 The Light of Shenwu 神武之明 A Reed in the Vast River一苇河广Historical492k WordsOngoing In the seventh year of the Tianqi era, the Great Ming dynasty, after 260 years, is beset by crises on every side. With great upheaval on the horizon, Guo Keyang, an artillery company commander in a field army, is caught in a training accident and transmigrates into the body of Prince Xin, Zhu Youjian. Watch him find a way through the crisis and rewrite a history that left countless people aching with regret. No System, no wish-fulfillment. Political intrigue, training troops, migration, war, his 31Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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7. 357 大 Starting Out as a Company Commander in the Ming Dynasty 大明从总旗开始 Smoke Signals Heading East狼烟东去Historical633k WordsCompleted In the winter of 1393, the Four Great Cases are finally settled, but they have also crippled half of the Ming dynasty's military leadership. At this time, a humble militia commander in Beiping Prefecture gradually begins to show his mettle. The aging Hongwu Emperor can only hope that Zhu Yunwen will be as decisive in battle and wise in retreat as he was in his youth. Little does he know that behind the Crown Prince's gentle nature lie a thirst for centralized power and a deep favor for civil off 3Reads7.2Score—Shelves
8. 358 大 Great Ming: I Became Zhu Yuanzhang's Beloved Son 大明：我成了朱元璋好大儿 Bright Moon明月Historical879k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Tao just wants to live quietly as a wealthy gentleman. Unexpectedly, he mistakes Zhu Yuanzhang for his real father, while Zhu Biao becomes his distant cousin. “Dad, something big is going to happen at court soon. Hu Weiyong will probably be eliminated by the emperor, so be careful.” “Cousin, you look frail and weak. I'm afraid you won't live much longer.” “What? You want me to hand over the potatoes I planted? No rush. Let's wait until Zhu Di rebels 5.9kReads8.6Score302Shelves
9. 359 大 The Fourth Prince of the Great Ming 大明四爷 Stubborn Jue倔强的倔Male-Channel Fanfiction285k WordsCompleted Protagonist: Zhu Gaoxi [Ming Dynasty + The Magnificence of a Great Ming] After his nephew Zhu Yunwen's crackdown on the vassal princes drove his uncles to their deaths, Zhu Di answered Heaven's call to punish the traitors. Leading his sons and an army, he stormed the Forbidden City and claimed the throne he had long coveted. Transmigrating as Zhu Gaoxi, the fourth son of the Yongle Emperor, he is drawn into the struggle. 535Reads6.5Score—Shelves
10. 360 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 2Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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    The most exciting Da Ming Dynasty I have read so far, the heroic soldiers of the overseas defense station, global vision + global teleportation, slapping Chongzhen to wake him up at the beginning!

11. 361 中 Two Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华二千年史 Deng Zhicheng邓之诚Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A History of China Through Two Thousand Years was first published in 1934 as one of the University Series, then republished by Zhonghua Book Company in 1956. Written by Deng Zhicheng, it primarily recounts Chinese history from the Qin and Han periods through the Ming and Qing dynasties, while also presenting the author’s historical thought and commentary. 88Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The mighty Ming Dynasty, a pure and authentic history book

12. 362 大 Great Ming: My Father Is Zhu Di. I Beg Him to Chop Me to Death 大明：我爹是朱棣，求他砍死我 A Gentleman Never Needs a Wall for Support君子不扶墙Historical539k WordsCompleted After transmigrating as the Yongle Emperor’s youngest son, I bind to a System and recklessly court death, but my family thinks I’ve gone crazy and is unbelievably tolerant of me. Half a month ago, a Confucian scholar from Shandong quoted Confucius: “If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening!” Zhu Gaoxi said, “Tell me where your house is in the morning, and you’ll be dead by nightfall.” Dad, I made the Confucian scholar from Shandong faint. Hurry up and punish me! Zhu Di: 464Reads7.6Score100Shelves
13. 363 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 3Reads6.2Score—Shelves
14. 364 兵 A Soldier King Transmigrates to Sarhu: Crush the Eight Banners and Save the Ming 兵王穿越萨尔浒：踏碎八旗救大明 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical358k WordsCompleted The story of Wang Xiaowei, an invincible modern soldier who transmigrates into the body of an ordinary soldier on the Sarhu battlefield during the Wanli era of the Ming dynasty. Using his formidable martial arts and modern knowledge, he crushes the Later Jin, defeats enemies with a single move, slaughters his way across the battlefield, and defends his country. A tale of ironclad patriotism, grand battles, and stirring heroism!!! 733Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    A modern-day invincible soldier king transmigrates to the body of an ordinary soldier on the battlefield of Sarhu during the Wanli era of the late Ming Dynasty. Witness the soldier king kill enemies with a single move, taking down one man in three steps, slaughtering his way through the enemy ranks, and crushing the Later Jin army. It's exhilarating, full of iron-blooded fervor, and incredibly moving. An absolutely must-read novel, a truly captivating read. Give it a try, you'll be hooked! It's arguably far superior to most contemporary transmigration novels about the late Ming Dynasty war!

15. 365 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! 3Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 366 我 My Base in Mingwei 我在明未的基地 Security Captain 001安保队长001Historical1.2M WordsCompleted “Holy crap!” Lin Xiao slapped the table. “Your brother really transmigrated?!” “Come on, how could that be possible?” Chen Yue pushed up her glasses. “The Ministry of State Security must have made a mistake.” “Not necessarily.” Their dorm leader, Li Si, suddenly cut in. “Have you heard of quantum tunneling? In theory, microscopic particles can pass through barriers. Under certain conditions, macroscopic objects...” “Stop, stop!” Lin Xiao interrupted her. “Speak human!” Li Si shrugged. “Simply pu 24Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Wearing the late Ming Dynasty and saving the Ming Dynasty

17. 367 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 128Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 368 朱 Zhu Cilang: Restoring Great Ming to Its Former Glory 朱慈烺：再造大明巅峰 Watching the Rain with Sword in Hand倚剑观雨Historical331k WordsOngoing A modern young man finds himself transported into the body of Zhu Cilang, the Ming dynasty crown prince, in the late Ming. When Beijing falls to Li Zicheng, Zhu Cilang and a eunuch disguise themselves as beggars and escape the city, changing the course of history. In Linqing, Zhu Cilang catches Liu Zeqing off guard, kills him, and seizes command of his troops. He rallies the army, marches south, and ascends the throne, giving the Southern Ming court a legitimate claim to power. Using his knowled 9Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    The first book shows how Zhu Yunwen gradually consolidated his power in the empire; the second follows Zhu Cilang in rebuilding the Ming Dynasty. If you enjoyed it, give it a thumbs up!

19. 369 朱 Zhu Yuanzhang: Sun and Moon Shine Over the Land 朱元璋：日月照山河 One Who Hears the Wind and Rain听风闻雨者Historical311k WordsOngoing The sun and moon retain their nature, so though they are obscured, they shine again. The Yangtze and Han rivers retain their source, so though they run dry, they flow again. The Sun and Moon Shine on the Rivers and Mountains: an epic that captures Zhu Yuanzhang and the Ming dynasty In Chinese history, only one person ever unified the realm from south to north: Zhu Yuanzhang. No one had done it before him. Under the banner of “Drive out the barbarians and restore China,” he drove the Mongols back 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No time travel, no system, just pure imperial intrigue and political maneuvering! The epic story of Zhu Yuanzhang and the Ming Dynasty!

20. 370 巍 The Mighty Great Ming 巍巍大明 Akina Mountain Bug秋名山虫子Historical422k WordsCompleted The sun, moon, mountains, and rivers endure. Farewell, everyone... I am the Ming Dynasty. Wherever the sun and moon shine, wherever rivers flow, all is Han land... At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the political situation is unstable and refugees are everywhere. The glorious Ming faces peasant uprisings within and the Manchu invaders at its borders. The court is filled with officials who do nothing to earn their positions, and the great edifice is on the verge of collapse. The dark three centuries 131Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    "The Magnificent Ming Dynasty" is a very good book, why doesn't anyone recommend it?

21. 371 挽 Saving the Dynasty from Ruin: The Revival of the Southern Ming 挽天倾之南明复兴 Rixiangzi日享子Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Zhu Cibi, a second-year history student at Jiangling Yangtze University in the twenty-first century, accidentally falls into the water while out for a stroll and transmigrates, reborn as Zhu Cixi, crown prince of the Southern Ming's Hongguang Emperor. With the Southern Ming facing ruin, its fortunes in decline and its country on the brink of destruction, and the first wave of colonization following the West's imminent Age of Exploration looming, how will he save the nation, restore the Ming, and 356Reads5.1Score—Shelves

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    This is great; it gives you a clear and detailed account of the history of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.

22. 372 长 A Long Spear Washes the Snow, a Pear Blossom Horse 长缨濯雪梨花马 A Heart Big Enough to Embrace the World大事能容天下肚Historical141k WordsOngoing In the digital world of the future, the AI super-soldier Shushu violated the rules by breaking into the Data Blue Sea, triggering a System pursuit. Three powerful AI spirits, Suiyi, Tingyue, and Nanyao, were ordered to hunt Shushu down. During the escape, Shushu unexpectedly transmigrated through time and space and possessed Lu Xiangsheng, a famous general of the late Ming Dynasty. However, Lu Xiangsheng was sentenced to death by the Chongzhen Emperor because of infighting at court, so Shushu ha —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Throughout world history, the absurdity and cruelty of the Southern Ming Dynasty are unparalleled; and throughout Chinese history, its decline and demise are unmatched. The author, like a historical surgeon, ingeniously uses four AI time travelers to arbitrarily manipulate history and technology. As the AI's power increases, the ultimate aim is the shaping and repair of humanity, healing the eternal wounds of Chinese history.

23. 373 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 11Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 374 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 —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 375 大 The Great Ming Emperor-Slayer 大明屠皇 Mister Boling博陵先生Historical3.4M WordsCompleted In the sixteenth year of the Chongzhen reign, military doctor Zhu Jian transmigrated into the body of Zhu Cilang, becoming the ill-fated crown prince of the Great Ming. The plague was raging, the government was rotten to the core, Li Zicheng was sweeping across the land, and Zhang Xianzhong was ravaging the southwest. In the northeast, the Jurchen cavalry was sharpening its blades, ready to invade the Central Plains at any moment. And to top it all off, his new father was a hopeless good-for-not 6kReads8.9Score545Shelves

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26. 376 大 Great Ming: I Am Wanli's Father 大明：我是万历他爹 Keyhole钥匙孔Historical825k WordsCompleted (No System + transmigration + history + reform and struggle + conquest) My father is the Jiajing Emperor. My son is the Wanli Emperor. My teachers are Zhang Juzheng, Gao Gong, and Xu Jie. My ministers are Hai Rui and Qi Jiguang. My name is Zhu Zaihou. I am the eleventh emperor of the Great Ming, the Longqing Emperor. I will change history. This time, no one will ever trample Huaxia underfoot again. We will never fall behind again. We will never miss out on the Age of Exploration again. Heaven bl 575Reads7.3Score105Shelves

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    I'm currently reading two books about the Ming Dynasty.

27. 377 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 263Reads6.2Score—Shelves
28. 378 史 A Peach Blossom Haven Beyond History: Transmigrating to the End of the Ming Dynasty 史外桃源，穿越明末 Back Then, Right Here in Li那时在这李Historical575k WordsCompleted One hundred passionate young people transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty. In those blazing years, they fight heaven and earth, hunt tigers, clear land and farm, build firearms, wipe out bandits, and drive back foreign invaders, all to establish a pure land beyond history: a self-proclaimed republic, a paradise in the wilderness where nations come to pay tribute. An alternate-history transmigration story with a light touch. No obscure historical events or complicated webs of historical figures, just 115Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    A time-travel story set in the late Ming Dynasty; once you've read two chapters, you won't be able to put it down.

29. 379 大 Great Ming: Grandpa, I Don't Want to Be Emperor 大明：爷爷，我不想当皇上啊 The Mask of Emotion情绪的面具Historical2.7M WordsCompleted “Jiang Huan, what do you think of our eldest grandson?” Zhu Yuanzhang asked. “Your Majesty, the prince bears a striking resemblance to the late Crown Prince!” Jiang Huan replied. “Wrong! I say our grandson surpasses the Crown Prince in every way. Even the Crown Prince couldn’t see through many things as clearly as he can. More remarkable still, every word he says strikes right at my heart, and he can judge current affairs with the mind of an emperor.” “Our eldest grandson has seen right through 1.3kReads7.4Score123Shelves

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    I watched all of those Ming Dynasty dramas a long time ago, and I'm not really interested in them anymore. I haven't watched them in ages. You can check them out yourself.

30. 380 我 My Father-in-Law Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我岳父是朱元璋 You Xiaotao悠小淘Historical2.1M WordsCompleted “Your Majesty, your son-in-law is in trouble again.” “Again? That bastard Chang Lao’er? What did he do this time?” “Your Majesty is wise. While clearing out Japanese pirates who were harassing our Ming coast, he seized a treasure map.” “Then he took the fleet and chased after them in the direction of Japan.” “That bastard! Who gave him permission to send troops without cause and provoke a border conflict? Does he have any idea how short the court is on funds?” “This is the treasure map he presen 2.8kReads7.3Score228Shelves
31. 381 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 170Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 382 崇 The Great Ming Under Chongzhen 崇祯大明 Half Spring, Half Autumn春秋各半Historical2.8M WordsCompleted He was originally a man of the back hills, but once in a while he would play the guest in the front hall. Chongzhen's life was one of being pushed into things before he was ready, and one of endless misfortune. The late Ming is called a troubled age, yet it has no heroes of its own. Even a single famous figure from the Qin and Han dynasties, the Three Kingdoms, or the Sui and Tang could crush every oddball who dared defy them in this bizarre era. So what kind of eventful life will Chongzhen lead 1Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    In particular, the writing style of "Chongzhen's Great Ming Dynasty" is very good and easy to read. As a time-travel novel focusing on technological research and reform, it doesn't preach as much as other time-travel novels. However, some people feel that the character relationships in the first few chapters are wrong and they are not used to it. Overall, all three books are very good.

33. 383 朕 I, the Chongzhen Emperor of the Great Ming: Both Debonair and Domineering 朕！大明暴君崇祯，既风流也霸道 A Gold Fishhook Set with a Diamond金色鱼钩镶颗钻Historical418k WordsOngoing Ming dynasty + political intrigue + passionate action + ruthless killing + struggle for supremacy + romance + no System. “Chongzhen, off you go. I'll take care of your wife, children, and sisters-in-law. I'll quell the internal rebellion and crush our foreign enemies. I will make the Ming dynasty stand tall atop the world...” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    To be fair, if this book hadn't been locked up for three months and only just been released, dropping its rating from 9.0 To 8.0, It would have taken off long ago. A high-quality, not mindless, late Ming Dynasty story. [Smirk][smirk][smirk]

34. 384 长 Longevity: I Was Picked Up by Xu Da in the Ming Dynasty 长生：我在大明被徐达捡回家 Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi两广总督Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Longevity] [Healing] [Feel-good power fantasy] In the fifth year of the Hongwu reign, Yang Xuan met Xu Da, who had returned from a failed northern campaign. To fill his belly, Yang Xuan agreed to become Xu Da’s disciple, beginning his years in the Great Ming dynasty. He lived through the bloodshed of the Hongwu era, witnessed the nations paying court during the Yongle era, and saw the prosperity of the Ren and Xuan reigns. He was Zhu Biao’s close friend and confidant. He was the person Zhu Di t 22.5kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves
35. 385 大 Great Ming: Abandoned from the Start, I’m Begged by Yongle to Claim the Throne 大明：开局被弃，永乐求我称帝 Seeking Pleasure in Dreams1梦里寻欢1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted In the first year of the Jianwen era, Zhu Zhanji is born and immediately becomes the apple of his grandfather Zhu Di's eye. His birth prompts Zhu Di to decide to rebel. In the first year of the Yongle era, Emperor Chengzu of Ming crushes the Jianwen court and slaughters more than fourteen thousand of Jianwen's ministers and their families. During the war, his most beloved grandson is captured by his second son, Zhu Gaoxu, and dies in a mass grave. Eleven years later, after soundly defeating the 491Reads8.1Score—Shelves
36. 386 重 Reborn in the Great Ming to Study Engineering 重生大明学工科 Baji the Wild Gale霸鸡大狂风Historical852k WordsCompleted An engineering student transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and arrives in Haozhou. Using coal briquettes and soap, he breaks through a desperate predicament, investigates corruption in grain transport, thwarts a prince’s rebellion, and uses the principles of science to protect the foundations of the Great Ming, stirring up turmoil at court. … I’ll read and consider your feedback, so please leave plenty of comments and go easy on the criticism@@ My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on To 7Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 387 始 The First Emperor's Historical Records 始皇治史 Baji the Wild Gale霸鸡大狂风150k WordsCompleted What if the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang's will had never faded, and instead he had taken on the responsibility of repairing the river of history, engaging in debates across time with emperors from every dynasty? Follow the First Emperor's perspective and experience philosophical debates over the survival of civilization, witnessing his transformation from a domineering CEO-like judge into a compassionate cornerstone of civilization. This is more than a novel: it's a profound exploration of order —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 388 回 I Returned to the End of the Ming Dynasty to Become Emperor 回到明末当皇帝 Giant Rabbit Mumu巨兔木木Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn, why give up on treatment and devote yourself to evil? Can your grand ambition succeed after three trips to hell? The late Ming takes a stunning turn, and a single pocket brings boundless hope. A despicable man is reborn in the late Ming. The rise of the Qing is thrown into chaos by a violent troublemaker, and the sun and moon shine forever over the Ming. After scheming at every turn and taking countless lives, he finally understands the righteous way of human society, its cardinal relati 163Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    1. Rating 9.4. A massive 6.52 Million-word epic, spanning from the Jingnan Rebellion to the Wanli Restoration, presenting a panoramic view of the rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty. The ensemble acting is outstanding, the foreshadowing is ingenious, and it will delight history buffs. 2. Rating 9.4. Tells the story of Zhu Lian, who travels back in time to become Emperor Chongzhen, and saves the Ming Dynasty within seven days. It establishes a "seven-day extreme survival" framework, and its meticulous historical research has been recognized by historians. 3. Author Wang Xinlong. With beautiful prose and detailed historical materials, this work presents a unique and intriguing panorama of the Ming Dynasty's rise and fall from its founding to the Chongzhen era.

39. 389 明 The Powerful Minister of the Late Ming 明末大权臣 Seven Armies七甲兵Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Amid the upheaval at the end of the Ming dynasty, a little butterfly beats its wings. In those turbulent times, heroes burn with passion. These heroes, striding proudly through blood and fire, usher in a new era. Heroic valor and the love of men and women: the road to power begins... 95Reads8.5Score—Shelves
40. 390 老 Ancestor, If You Don't Come Down the Mountain Soon, Your Bloodline Ends Here 老祖，再不下山，你就绝后了 The Moon Wants to Shine月亮要发光Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Daoist priest Chen Yang was Zhang Sanfeng’s direct disciple in the late Southern Song dynasty. He has lived for 800 years, growing more powerful once every century. He can’t die even when he wants to, and life has lost all its pleasures. He can only retreat into a remote mountain temple and put himself into a deep, self-imposed sleep. One day, his disciple Chen Qingzhi kneels and begs his master, Chen Yang, to come down from the mountain… Also known as The Patriarch, If You Don’t Come Down Soo 26.1kReads8.2Score2kShelves

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    I read a fantastic novel; its brisk pace made it a thoroughly enjoyable read from beginning to end. It was decisive and ruthless when action was needed, making it a truly exhilarating read. The protagonist was admirable; his free-spirited and unconventional personality, coupled with his decisive and ruthless actions, imbued the story with a unique charm.

41. 391 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8kShelves

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    [Mystery + Suspense + Palace Intrigue] This novel weaves together unpredictable and mysterious elements, slowly unfolding a shocking enigma! Blood-eating red fish, mysterious talismans, palace secrets, entangled marriage contracts… Huang Zixia returns to the palace, wandering amidst numerous mysteries. While past cases are solved, new crises loom ever since.

42. 392 大 The Ming Dynasty (Complete in Four Volumes) 大明王朝（全四册） Wang Xinlong王新龙Historical596k WordsCompleted The Great Ming Empire was founded by a man who had once herded cattle and become a monk. From the very beginning, the rise and fall of this dynasty seemed destined to be full of drama. The people and events of the era were also unusually distinctive and fascinating. Zhu Yuanzhang rose from humble beginnings amid rival powers and a world in turmoil. By reading the situation and advancing cautiously, he laid the foundations of the Ming in just fifteen years. But by the reign of the Chongzhen Emper 645Reads9.5Score104Shelves
43. 393 大 Great Ming: Behind the Phoenix Curtain and Red Walls 大明：凤帷朱墙 Silver Wet Rain银湿雨36k WordsCompleted Great Ming: The Vermilion Palace Screen 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short stories for female readers in the Ming Dynasty

44. 394 穿 Transmigrating to the Great Ming to Become an Emperor Who Runs a Business 穿越大明当个老板皇帝 Li Qingcheng李青成Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In the ninth month of the forty-eighth year of Wanli, the Ming Dynasty welcomed an emperor who ran the country like a business: Zhu Youxiao. (This book has no internet conspiracy theories.) But this boss had a bit of a temper. As soon as he transmigrated, Li Xuanshi tried to stop him from meeting his ministers? He personally smashed a eunuch to death, walked out of the Qianqing Palace, and put an end to the Palace Transfer Case. He didn’t know how to be an emperor on his first day on the throne? 21.7kReads8.4Score2kShelves

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    He stood at the end of the line of officials from the Imperial Stud on one side of the main hall, fearing the emperor might change his mind. 🎁🎁🎁 He even tried to straighten his back, attempting to look like a seasoned "old official from Beijing." Ubash and Burhatu: "..." Chaohua and Dorji: "???" Dorji was internally roaring: 'Obadai! You... You said yesterday that Mongolians should unite and fight for autonomy. Is this how you unite?'

45. 395 大 The Fatuous Ming Emperor: From the Start, I Stage a Coup and Kill Zhu Yunwen 大明昏君：开局政变干掉朱允炆 Si Yu斯虞Historical516k WordsCompleted As a wage slave working 996 every day, his biggest dream is to be his own boss, spending his days fishing, drinking, and chasing women... After being reborn in the Ming Dynasty, he discovers that he's a prince. Life can be even sweeter than being a boss, and it's pretty relaxing! But then he learns that because of his identity, he'll eventually be sent away to guard the imperial tombs, and later be sentenced to death. Just thinking about it is bleak... So he starts looking for a way out and soon 917Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The plot is clear, the writing is decent, and it's somewhat humorous, but the storyline has some flaws.

46. 396 大 Great Ming: Inviting Zhu Di to Eat Spicy Hot Pot 大明：请朱棣吃麻辣火锅 Birds and Fish飞鸟和鱼Historical939k WordsCompleted [Great Ming Industry] [Entertainment and Business] A young man from the future transmigrates into Zhu Gaoxi. Facing the brilliant and mighty Yongle Emperor, Zhu Laosi; his frail, sickly eldest brother, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi; the famous barbecue-loving Prince Zhu Gaoxu; and the beloved Good Sage Grandson, Zhu Zhanji, Zhu Gaoxi instinctively decides to play it safe and become a carefree prince who indulges in pleasure. As the fourth prince of the Great Ming, he should have basked in glory. Inste 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ① Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty as a prince, he secretly expands his fiefdom with 1000 subordinates using modern business knowledge, only to discover during the emperor's inspection that his son is living such a good life—what a fool! ③ Transmigrating to the Yongle era as a small county magistrate, in this remote county far from the emperor's reach, I am the emperor! Watch how the protagonist transforms a poor and backward county into the strongest city in the Ming Dynasty.

47. 397 大 The Ming Dynasty's Greatest County Magistrate 大明第一县令 Great Rivers大江大河Historical3.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming dynasty, Xia Ren spent five years turning impoverished Pei County into the greatest county in the empire, all so he could enjoy a life of nightly music and entertainment in the pleasure quarters. Yet in his annual memorials to Zhu Yuanzhang, he complained of poverty every year, claiming that the people had no food and bandits ran rampant... Then one day, Zhu Yuanzhang came to Pei County to pay respects to his ancestors, and decided to have the rotten official’s h 719Reads7.8Score104Shelves
48. 398 丧 Zombie Apocalypse at the End of the Ming: My Guards Are All Worth Ten Thousand Men 丧尸明末：我的亲卫都是万人敌 Bad at Games but Loves to Play又菜又爱玩客Historical269k WordsCompleted Reborn in the tenth year of the Chongzhen reign, he becomes Zhu Liexuan, the sixteen-year-old legitimate eldest son of the Prince of Su. He is still worrying about the Prince of Su's manor being overrun by Li Zicheng in six years when he opens his eyes and sees a thirty-day countdown to the apocalypse. Thirty days later, the “Rain of the Undead” arrives. Ninety percent of humanity turn into zombies on the spot, and every corpse rises again! [Ding-ding-ding! Infinite Void Supermarket: take all th 115Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reborn in the tenth year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign, a fusion of zombies and apocalypse, he becomes the 16-year-old eldest son of the Prince Su's mansion! On the thirtieth day, poisonous rain falls from the sky, turning 99% of humanity into walking corpses on the spot! A massive supermarket awakens and automatically refreshes! 800 Lu Bu-level personal guards respawn after death, 100% loyal! He directly creates artifacts from the void, falsely claiming that the Hongwu Emperor bestowed upon him a national treasure! With unlimited resources in hand, leading eight hundred war gods, he guards Lanzhou, protects the Ming Dynasty, and carves out a bright future in the apocalypse!

49. 399 大 Great Ming: Please, Just Insult Me to Death! 大明：求求你骂死朕吧！ Great Pixiu大貔貅Historical2.3M WordsOngoing Just after Zhou Chen learned that his dad was a secret billionaire with a trillion in family assets, he was inexplicably whisked away by a System and transmigrated to the barren Ming Dynasty. The System warned him that if Old Zhu beheaded him, he would lose the System and be sent back to his dreary life. So Zhou Chen, whose spirits had just crashed because of his transmigration, found himself with fresh motivation and a new goal... Lose the System? Get lost already! What’s so hard about getti 1.1kReads8.7Score108Shelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates into the body of an official in the Ming Dynasty and gains a system that allows him to return home as long as he is killed by the emperor. Meanwhile, the emperor also unlocks the system. The whole story is incredibly imaginative; I recommend reading it! [Laughs]

50. 400 都 Since I've Transmigrated, Bringing a Super Arsenal Isn't Too Much, Right? 都穿越了，带超级军火库不过分吧 Li the Big Fellow李大胖Historical1.2M WordsCompleted The nineteenth day of the third month of the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty. The night was as dark as ink. Chongzhen stood atop Coal Hill, gazing at the capital engulfed in flames. He couldn't help turning to look at the crooked-neck tree. Zhu Zhongjie, a later-generation descendant of the Zhu family and a senior private in a reconnaissance company, suddenly transmigrated right in front of him. Chongzhen immediately decided that Zhu Zhongjie must have been sent by th 8.4kReads8.8Score690Shelves

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    The first book is a rare gem from the late Ming Dynasty, boasting over three million words. It tells the story of a lowly military household member who rises to become the hope of the Ming Dynasty, with interconnected plots. It's a great way to pass the time and highly recommended. The second and third books are system novels, also set in the late Ming Dynasty.

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