Ming Dynasty Stories 大明小说

1. 201 大 Great Ming: The Strongest War King Starts at the Border 大明：最强兵王从边关开始 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical718k WordsCompleted This novel tells the story of Wang Xiaowei, a modern-day all-around warrior king who transmigrates into the body of an ordinary soldier stationed at a beacon tower in Xuanfu in the first year of the Chongzhen era. Watch as he defends his country, vanquishes his foes, destroys the Later Jin, suppresses bandits, brings peace to the people, and establishes a new dynasty in this thrilling tale. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   My newly released novel, *The Great Ming Dynasty: The Strongest Soldier King Begins at the Border*, tells the story of a modern all-around soldier king who transmigrates into the body of an ordinary soldier at a border post in Xuanfu during the first year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign. Follow him on his thrilling journey of protecting his country, wreaking havoc, destroying the Later Jin, suppressing bandits, bringing peace to the people, and establishing a new dynasty. The novel boasts a vividly conceived plot, full of twists and turns, and a captivating climax. It's no exaggeration to say that it's more enjoyable than most similar novels today. Give it a try; I guarantee you'll be hooked and won't regret reading it!

2. 202 穿 After Transmigrating into a Book, I Sent My Scumbag Husband to Get Rich in a Rules-Horror Game 穿书后，我把渣夫送规则怪谈致富 Scattered Heart Dust散落心尘Mystery414k WordsOngoing [Journey to the West-inspired + revenge on scumbags + rule-based horror + suspenseful romance + fantasy and the supernatural] Me, the heroine Jiang Li: My parents, who favored sons over daughters, sold me to the Lu family for 80,000 yuan. After six years of working like an ox and horse, I died suddenly from staying up all night, only to discover that I was the Lu family’s carefully prepared living sacrifice! When I opened my eyes, I had transmigrated into the novel I hadn’t earned a single cen 120Reads—Score108Shelves

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   Family members, who understands this?! While others transmigrate into books to fall in love, she transmigrates into Journey to the West to cultivate immortality, summon reinforcements, save the Ming Dynasty, and incidentally send the scumbag's entire family to their doom!

3. 203 穿 I Transmigrated into an Invincible Ming Dynasty Emperor 穿越成无敌的明朝皇帝 Fresh Ideas Make Literature More Exciting标新愿文学更精彩Historical530k WordsOngoing A thrilling historical tale, with no frustrating setbacks, beautiful women, and a hero who plays the pig to eat the tiger... Zhu Shaolong, a college student with a day job and an invincible Celestial Venerable, carries the memories of his previous life as an Immortal Venerable into the body of Zhu Youxiao, the carpenter emperor of the late Ming! Six hidden treacherous ministers scheme in secret, laying traps at every turn. The Tianqi Explosion is imminent, factional infighting is tearing apart t 135Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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   College student transmigrates into an invincible emperor

4. 204 尘 Dusty Dreams of Southern Ming 尘梦南明 A Dusty Dream Beyond Mending尘梦难圆Historical953k WordsOngoing In 1645, the first year of the Hongguang reign. The realm lies in ruins, Qing troops advance south, and war and displacement engulf the Central Plains. Wang Mochen, an ordinary man from the modern era, unexpectedly transmigrates into this age of chaos. At first, he is overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, helpless and in constant danger of losing his life. He awakens a System that seems capable of helping him survive in this troubled world, but its conditions are harsh and its price steep. It wil 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In 1645, after the defeat at Wuhu, the protagonist retreated to southern Anhui to gather a volunteer army and rise up against the Qing Dynasty. The system has strict limitations, triggering only when the protagonist is in dire straits; the entire story is a straightforward, mindless progression without relying on cheats. The entire narrative adheres closely to historical events, showcasing the intelligent strategic maneuvering of both sides, relying on tactics to navigate various factions. It depicts both battlefield conflicts and the struggles for survival of ordinary people amidst the chaos of war.

5. 205 明 Late Ming: Steamships Against Sailing Ships, and You Call This War? 明末：蒸汽打风帆，你管这叫战争 A Mortal Heart in This World人间凡人心Historical794k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Late Ming Dynasty + Dynastic Change + Industrial Revolution + Global Hegemony + Empire-Conquest System] The 17th century: an age when China stands on the brink of collapse! An age countless generations to come will lament! But all of that is about to change! It begins with the protagonist's rise on an island! It begins with the protagonist using a System to advance up the tech tree and surpass the world in technology! This is an age when the protagonist's battleships and cannons l 43Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist starts from an island, gradually developing his power and using a system to advance his technology and initiate an industrial revolution. He uses massive warships and cannons to force open the doors of Japan, plundering its wealth through the dumping of goods. He then slowly erodes Japan's territory, eventually having its allied forces fight to expand his domain. This story features intrigue, naval warfare, and land battles, guiding the Chinese people to conquer lands worldwide, crushing Western powers, occupying the Americas, and conquering Australia, ultimately establishing a super empire spanning seven seas.

6. 206 天 The Apocalypse: The Ming Empire Reboots 天启之大明帝国重启 Dashing Little Yellow Dog倜傥的小黄狗Historical2.6M WordsOngoing Build a new inner factory, rebuild the Dragon Scale Guard, and train the Four Symbols Army. Slay the Shanxi merchants, destroy the Donglin faction, eliminate the Eight Banners, and ride down Tokyo. Move the fiefs overseas, and reclaim Lelang, Taiwan, the Southwestern Peninsula, North and South America, and Australia. Wherever the sun and moon shine, wherever rivers flow, all shall be Han lands. See how Ming Xingzu completes the task even the eternal emperor Qin Shi Huang could not finish... 81Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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   Transmigrating with a system, how awesome!

7. 207 弹 Strumming a Sword and Singing Along the Way 弹剑行歌 Iron Otaku Li铁宅李Historical239k WordsCompleted Half martial arts novel, half story: In the twenty-ninth year of the Wanli reign, a prince who has been living among the common people makes a surprise assault on the imperial palace after years of secret preparation, invoking the precedent of the Jingnan Campaign. A group of heroes from the martial world, led by a former official who resigned from office, rise up to stop him. But all of this is under the control of Zhao Gong, a prince consort, and in the end both sides suffer devastating losses 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Newly released recommendation: A collection of stories about chivalrous heroes in the late Ming Dynasty, presented in a photographic style, available as an audiobook. Only 230,000 words long, yet vivid, engaging, and legendary!

8. 208 穿 Reborn as Liu Bowen of the Ming Dynasty, I Rely on Feng Shui to Conquer the World 穿成大明刘伯温我靠风水稳赢天下 Figgy Boba Snowflake无花果啵啵绵绵冰Historical492k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + Conquest + Political Intrigue + Feng Shui and Face Reading + No System] Liu Abao, a legendary modern master of feng shui, woke up in another body as Liu Bowen, the Ming Dynasty's foremost strategist. Using feng shui as his game and the world as his board, he commands the dragon veins and breaks deadly formations, directing the realm with a smile and crushing every rival in his path. Zhu Yuanzhang: “We’ll all listen to our lord. My lord, please hurry up and pass the throne to me! 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A great book, 100% guaranteed, you're welcome to check it out.

9. 209 何 What Does It Mean to Be Bright? 何以为明 Nikita Xiaofu尼基塔小夫Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Xie Shiqing transmigrates into the Ming Dynasty recorded in the history books, often called the most regrettable dynasty in Chinese history. He enters the court as a young Taoist by Liu Bowen's side. What can he change? What can he bring? No one knows yet. The ups and downs of officialdom, the repeated trials of human nature, the art of keeping one's head down at court, and an emperor's tests and suspicions are all things Xie Shiqing must face. This is not only a story about transmigrating into 40Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   Here it comes! Everyone's got their intelligence on point. A blend of political intrigue, historical anecdotes, and a semi-fictional setting, each character is a complete individual. You can even see that Zhu Yuanzhang was a normal person—an emperor who could be betrayed! [Facepalm]

10. 210 皇 Ming Dynasty Natives Versus Transmigrators 皇明土著大战穿越众 Would You Dare Say Yes?叫你敢答应吗Historical3.7M WordsOngoing Current plot: A newcomer to officialdom enters the inner circle as a pawn, but refuses to settle for mediocrity and wants to break free of his constraints. By chance, he gets caught up in turmoil on the frontier, where three hundred battered soldiers rout thirty thousand northern invaders. Zheng Zhi, a household retainer of the Zhen Ding Guard under the Ming rear army's Governor's Office, dreams of himself sixty years in the future. From then on, the Ming Dynasty gains a peerless talent in both 170Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Learn from time travelers, become a time traveler, support time travelers, and crush time travelers.

11. 211 重 Reborn: I Fight for Emperor Wanli 重生之我为万历爷打天下 I'm Still as Carefree as Ever姐依旧潇洒Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Tang Song is reborn as a Ming general, taking part in the Wanli campaigns and witnessing the last glory of an ancient empire. By a twist of fate, he becomes good friends with the Wanli Emperor... 6Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 212 开 From the Start, I Was Lan Yu's Accomplice: The Marquis's Illegitimate Son Defies Fate 开局蓝玉同党，侯府庶子逆天改命 The Dark Horse Cutting Through the Waves劈波斩浪的黑马Historical167k WordsOngoing (Early Ming power struggles + decisive and ruthless + comedy + golden finger) It was bad enough that I transmigrated into the body of an unwanted illegitimate son of a marquis's household. Now I'm about to get caught up in the Lan Yu case! I planned to lie flat after transmigrating, but Zhang Cheng has no choice but to step up and begin his desperate struggle to survive and save himself! Luckily, I have a golden finger. Then let's do this! I'll defy fate and change my destiny! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a new book; it's very interesting. I'll save it for later.

13. 213 家 My Father Is Zheng He, and His Ming Fleet Crushes the World 家父郑和，率大明舰队碾压全球 Great Fox of Qingqiu青丘大狐Historical228k WordsCompleted During the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty. A sudden misfortune befalls a young fisherman from a village, and he accidentally swallows a dragon pearl, gaining extraordinary powers. By a twist of fate, he becomes Zheng He’s disciple and adopted son, receiving the name Zheng Qian. On the emperor’s orders, Zheng He sets sail for the Western Ocean with the great treasure fleet of the Ming, seeking traces of Jianwen. The grand voyages to the Western Ocean officially begin. Wherever the Ming fleet sail —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very good Ming Dynasty novel

14. 214 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Led the Whole Village Through a Famine 大明：开局灾荒我带全村荒年求生 Master of the Nine Heavens' Library九霄书主Historical424k WordsOngoing During the Chongzhen era, years of drought left the land strewn with the dead. Lu Yuan, a modern young man who transmigrated into the body of a poor peasant, finds himself from the start in a desperate situation with no way out: tax collectors are squeezing him for money, bandits are on their way, and his only younger sister is about to be sold for food! No System, no pocket dimension. All he has are basic modern knowledge and foresight into the course of history. Facing greedy petty officials a 10Reads—Score129Shelves

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    It's written very realistically; the oppressive feeling of famine is palpable. The content is fresh, the author's concept is excellent, and once you start reading, you can't put it down. Highly recommended!!!

15. 215 布 The Commoner's Emperor: I Help Zhu Yuanzhang at the End of the Yuan Dynasty 布衣天子：我在元末辅佐朱元璋 A Durian一个榴莲Historical72k WordsCompleted In the twelfth year of Zhizheng, at a mass grave outside Haozhou. A soul from six hundred years in the future opened its eyes. Lu Heng, a promising doctoral student in archaeology, awoke after a laboratory explosion to find himself in the body of a dying refugee boy amid the chaos at the end of the Yuan dynasty. Corpses littered the land, Yuan cavalry slaughtered at will, and Han Chinese lives were worth less than grass. This was the world he had transmigrated into. If he wouldn't accept his fat —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story of a time traveler who assists Zhu Yuanzhang during the late Yuan Dynasty is quite good.

16. 216 吐 Just Venting: My Cursed Roommate Became Chongzhen 吐槽一下：我的冤种舍友穿成崇祯 A Fan Niu阿凡牛Historical324k WordsOngoing Li A Jie, a modern-day corporate drone, wakes up to find that he's landed in the disastrous final years of the Ming Dynasty, as the foolish son of a landlord, a spoiled brat from a small salt merchant family in Jiangnan. Even more absurdly, his useless roommate, who used to call him “Brother Jie, carry me to victory!” every day in their dorm, has become the Chongzhen Emperor, with a noose around his neck and a death countdown ticking away! With flames of war on all sides and the court rotten to —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I can't quite put my finger on how high it is, I just enjoy watching it.

17. 217 大 Harmony at Home, Prosperity in the Great Ming 大明家和万事兴 A Little Snowflake in a World of Romance风花雪月中的小雪花Historical438k WordsCompleted The story follows a modern programmer who transmigrates into Zhu Wenzheng, a tragic member of the imperial clan in the early Ming dynasty. To change his fate of being whipped to death by Zhu Yuanzhang, he chooses to keep his head down and stay alive. But under the influence of family affection and a sense of responsibility, he gradually moves from fear and evasion to shouldering his duty, ultimately becoming the pillar that holds up the Great Ming. No golden finger. No golden finger. No golden f 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This new book is also quite good.

18. 218 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 3Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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    This new book is great, grab it now!

19. 219 明 The Sorrows of the Ming: Joking About Li Zicheng 明殇之笑侃李自成 Great Utopia大乌托邦Historical265k WordsCompleted The completed historical novel set in the late Ming, Ming Tragedy: Laughing About Li Zicheng, focuses on the rebel king Li Zicheng and the chaos of Chongzhen’s final years, recounting the entire course of the peasant uprising at the end of the Ming dynasty. From Chongzhen’s abolishing of the courier stations and the severe drought in northern Shaanxi, to loan sharks driving people to desperation, Li Zicheng’s uprising, the Battle of Luoyang, Sun Chuanting’s defeat, the fall of Beijing, Chongzhen 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Li Zicheng was a seasoned veteran of many battles. When he saw his main force in disarray after being cut into several sections by the Qing army, he knew defeat was inevitable. He ordered a full retreat. However, this order was ill-advised; he overlooked the fact that his opponent was primarily cavalry, whose mobility was far superior to that of the Ming army he had previously encountered.

20. 220 重 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New people, new things, new works

21. 221 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty: My 108 Male Consorts 穿越明朝，我的108位男宠 When Will the Snow Fall几时雪Ancient Romance38k WordsOngoing Along the Qinhuai River, ten miles of finery clad in armor. Tell me, can a golden hairpin carry on the legacy of Wu Zetian? Xu Jin, a lucky-charm girl, finds her soul transported into the body of Xu Miaojin, the Ming Dynasty’s most extraordinary woman. She rejects the marriage proposals of the Jianwen Emperor Zhu Yunwen and the Yongle Emperor Zhu Di, then turns around and builds a power base of her own. And so the Southern Dynasty begins... My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomat —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Xu Miaojin, the first woman of Qi in the Ming Dynasty, repeatedly refused the emperor's marriage proposal, traveled to the south of the Yangtze River, stationed herself in Kinmen, built a base on Taiwan Island, and swept across the eight wastelands!

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