How Can There Be No Good Novels Set During the Ming Dynasty's Three Hundred Years? 大明三百年，怎会没有好的小说呢？

1. 201 隆 The Longqing Restoration 隆庆中兴 Resting Cloud休息的云Historical5.4M WordsCompleted I transmigrate as Zhu Zaihou, but I won’t be a little sycophant. For the sake of tribute and trade, I dare to wage righteous war. I open the passes and command the four seas, my proclamations reaching the eight directions. The people receive sweet rain, and the dynasty flourishes forever. Alas! I would rather be a man of the Longqing era than aspire to rule like Yao and Shun. 8.8kReads8.5Score756Shelves
2. 202 历 History Livestream: Starting with the Amazing Taizongs 历史直播：从神奇的太宗们开始 Has There Been a Cat Today?今天有猫了吗Historical1.8M WordsCompleted From the start, the story takes stock of the Taizong emperors throughout history. Every Taizong is remarkable and unique, with buffs of his own. The Ming Taizong: destroyer of the Central Plains, conqueror of the northern deserts, connoisseur of Mongolian gazelle; The Song Taizong: a good younger brother to his elder sibling, leader of the Northern Song, and the charioteer of Gaoliang River; The Tang Taizong: instigator of a coup, Heavenly Khan of the Western Regions, and the people's eternal fa 10.6kReads8.5Score564Shelves
3. 203 大 The Invincible Tyrant of Ming: From the Start, I Had the Entire Court Arrested 大明无敌暴君：开局抄了满朝文武 Red Leaves Cover the Mountains漫山红遍Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [爽文] [Power Struggles] [Passionate] [Humorous] [Conquer the World] In the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, the Ming dynasty was battered by storms. Within its borders, the Prince of Chuang seized cities and territory, while beyond them, the Manchu barbarians watched hungrily. At court, treacherous ministers were everywhere; below the court, powerful clans ran rampant... As civilization faced conquest by barbarism once more, Zhu Youjian, who had transmigrated from a later age, stepped in 1Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   The first book was indeed very good, and the last book is one of the few masterpieces in the Ming Dynasty genre that scored over 9 points.

4. 204 穿 Transmigrating to the Late Ming: From Tightening Screws to Farming 穿越明末：从打螺丝到种田 Chu Huan He楚环河Historical7.5M WordsOngoing Transmigration to the late Ming dynasty + Peasant Rebellion + Resistance against the Ming and Qing! (Respecting history + No cheats + No System + Slow-paced + Not a power fantasy!!) Wang Tie is an ordinary man with no particular skills. By a twist of fate, he transmigrates to the late Ming and early Qing, a chaotic era that is practically a living hell. How will he find a way to survive in this turbulent age?! And once he reaches the pinnacle of power, where will he lead this people and nat 17.2kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves

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   The peasant uprising at the end of the Ming Dynasty, with a protagonist similar to Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty, feels realistic without any overpowered abilities. The protagonist continuously grows and becomes a master of understanding human nature. "I am but a commoner from Shaanxi; what does the world have to do with me?"

5. 205 我 I Have a Wormhole to the End of the Ming Dynasty 我有虫洞去明末 The World's One and Only Wang天下无二汪Historical1.9M WordsCompleted A magical wormhole that only one person can travel through at a time. On the other side lies the seventh year of the Tianqi reign, with Chongzhen soon to take the throne. Trade century-old ginseng from the Ming dynasty for pocket change in the modern world, force the late Ming to advance its technology, and take revenge to your heart’s content! Recover Liaodong in five years? Pah! Even two years is too slow! The Ming dynasty, which began with a bowl and ended with a noose, is about to be brought 4.5kReads8.7Score330Shelves
6. 206 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 3kReads8.5Score154Shelves

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   ① The male protagonist transmigrates into Zhu Yunwen's body, without a system, and dominates the world. ② The male protagonist transmigrates into Zhu Gaochi's body, with a cheat system, changes the Ming Dynasty, makes up for regrets, and expands the territory.

7. 207 大 Great Ming: Starting with 100,000 Yue Family Troops 大明：开局十万岳家军 Zike紫恪Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Never make peace through marriage, never pay tribute, never submit, never cede an inch of land! The Son of Heaven guards the nation’s gates; the ruler dies for his country! In this world, those who follow me prosper, and those who oppose me perish! Wherever the sun and moon shine, all belongs to the Great Ming! 5.4kReads8.5Score337Shelves

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   Travel back to the Ming Dynasty and start with 100,000 Yue Family Army soldiers! Upholding a strong national policy, watch how the protagonist navigates the political landscape, enhances the prestige of the Ming Dynasty, and experience this thrilling historical legend!

8. 208 明 Ming Cavalry 明骑 The Guy Next Door隔壁小王Historical3.5M WordsCompleted A modern border defense soldier transmigrates to Liaodong in the late Ming dynasty, taking command in a time of crisis and rising from humble beginnings. He trains a hundred thousand cavalry, rides into battle with lance in hand, crushes the Tartar invaders, puts down the rebels, and conquers the pass at Mount Helan. He fishes in Lake Baikal and waters his horses on the American continent. Soon, the sun-and-moon battle flags fly across the world. Whoever dares invade our Great Ming shall be slai 1.6kReads8.6Score206Shelves

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   A Ming Dynasty historical novel with an average score of 9.

9. 209 大 Great Ming: Zhu Gaochi, Empress Ma's Dream Grandson 大明：我朱高炽马皇后的梦中情孙 Unrivaled Zhen振无敌Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Empress Ma Saves the Ming Dynasty] + [Expanding the Empire] + [Changing the Ming Dynasty] + [Golden Finger] + [No Regrets] In the fifteenth year of Hongwu in the Ming dynasty, two major events were about to unfold: Zhu Xiongying, the eldest imperial grandson, and Empress Ma were both on the verge of death. Zhu Gaochi: “Big Brother Xiongying, Grandmother, don’t be afraid. Fatty’s here!” I was born into the body of the ten-month-old Zhu Gaochi, later known as Emperor Renzong of Ming, and received 9kReads8.1Score575Shelves
10. 210 晚 The Great Warlord of the Late Ming 晚明大军阀 Steel Afterglow钢铁余晖Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Advance notice: Farming-focused story. Anti-Ming and anti-Qing. Firearms. Conquest. Advancing technology. No System, and there is a female lead, but she gets very little page time. After a stroke of incredible luck, the protagonist wakes up to discover he has become a bandit chief. He has just settled an internal dispute in the stronghold when government troops arrive to surround and suppress them. To avoid being wiped out by the authorities, the protagonist can only use what he has at hand to 1.8kReads8.8Score181Shelves

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    Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, I gradually build my power, farming, naval forces, and ultimately conquering the world.

11. 211 明 A Ming Dynasty Soldier Rises to Power 明末小兵崛起 Lao Niu Jun老牛俊Historical4.8M WordsCompleted “What? Liu Boyuan has taken another Tartar head!” Li Yao, the Thousand-Man Commander of Weiwu Fort, exclaimed in astonishment. Chen Qiyu, the Governor of Yansui: “Thousand-Man Commander Liu, I hope you’ll lend us your full support in this campaign against the rebels!” The Qing army has entered the pass. “Quick, summon the Duke Who Guards the Nation to the capital to defend the emperor!” Chongzhen cried from his throne. 11.5kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
12. 212 毒 The Poisonous Strategist, the Emperor's Son-in-Law: Zhu Yuanzhang, Don't Panic 毒士帝婿，朱元璋你别怂 Desolate Dust荒尘Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Li Qi transmigrated. And, of all people, he ended up as Li Shanchang’s only son! To avoid the fate of having his entire family executed, Li Qi decided to court disaster and unconditionally fawn over the wise and mighty Hongwu Emperor, Taizu of the Great Ming, Zhu Yuanzhang. “What? There’s a corrupt official?” “Your Majesty, don’t worry. How about peeling off his skin and stuffing it with straw?” “What? Most scholars in the early Ming refuse to serve in office?” “Don’t worry, Your Majesty. Strip 2.9kReads8.7Score460Shelves

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    It hurts heaven and earth but not literature and art.

13. 213 大 The Ming Dynasty Reborn: At Three Years Old, I Ascend the Throne and Become Emperor 大明重启：年方三岁，登基称帝 Dugu Shiyi独孤世遗Historical2.8M WordsOngoing The heavens collapse and the earth splits, while fate is turned upside down. Can a modern soul save the empire as the fires of late Ming China rage? In the sixth year of the Tianqi era, the Wang Gongchang explosion tears open the sky, and history takes a new turn. Zhu Guangming's soul transmigrates into Zhu Cijiong, the infant son of the Tianqi Emperor, only to discover that he is standing on the Ming dynasty's last drifting piece of ice... At seven months, he speaks to his father. At one, he wr 24.3kReads8.3Score2kShelves

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    ⭐️① In this era of rebellion, to survive you have to be more ruthless than all the other rebel kings, you have to become the biggest rebel king. Sweep through the rebellion, and your emperor will arrive!

14. 214 我 I Have an Invincible Army in Late Ming 我在明末有支无敌军团 tx Cheng Zhitx程志Historical1.9M WordsOngoing At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the land was plunged into chaos. Natural disasters and human calamities struck, and smoke from warfires rose everywhere. It was a dark age when human lives were worth less than those of ants. Liu Mingyu unexpectedly arrives in the late Ming Dynasty. Though he is a common man of modest stature, he commands an invincible army. He subdues the Mongols, crushes bandits, pacifies the Manchus, drives out the Western barbarians, expands the realm, and battles for dominion 53Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    I've been watching it every day, following the updates daily.

15. 215 大 The Ming Dynasty's Destiny: Hongwu's Legacy 大明国运之洪武遗策 Whale-Isle Traveler鲸洲客Historical2.1M WordsOngoing As a descendant of Zhu Sheng, I transmigrated into the first year of the Chongzhen era. Before me lay famine-stricken northern Shaanxi. Behind me stood an empire on the verge of collapse. Zhu Qiming had bound the Kindling System and gained access to a technological tree far ahead of its time. But the System gave a chilling warning: every exchange would bring a backlash. I rescued Lu Xiangsheng, and a plague of rats broke out in Xuanfu. I built a steam engine, and the craftsmen were blown to piec 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Transmigrating into the body of a person in the late Ming Dynasty, Zhu Qiming uses his advanced knowledge to defy the heavens! Starting from the bottom, he develops agriculture, industry and commerce, reforms the military, resists corruption, quells uprisings, fights the Later Jin, and builds a powerful Ming Dynasty!

16. 216 解 Narrating the Tragic History of the Southern Ming, Driving Old Zhu Mad 解说南明痛史，老朱气疯了！ Old Zhang0612老张0612Historical491k WordsCompleted An explanation of the Ming Dynasty’s fall: Who should take the blame, Zhu Yuanzhang, Wanli, Tianqi, or Chongzhen? Seeing the wretched lot in the Southern Ming Hongguang court, the sixteen Ming emperors bitterly regretted that two hundred years of raising pigs had been such a failure. Watching the fates of Longwu and Yongli, the sixteen Ming emperors were left speechless and weeping... 114Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The painful history of the Southern Ming Dynasty...

17. 217 大 Great Ming, So You're the Qing? 大明，就你叫满清啊？ The Salted Fish Is Too Cranky咸鱼太暴躁Historical1.6M WordsOngoing In 1690, the twenty-ninth year of the Kangxi reign, the Ming dynasty was already history. A soul from the future possessed Zhu Hechang, a Ming imperial grandson in exile in Luzon. At first, faced with this unfamiliar world, Zhu Hechang was confused and discouraged. Then... “Empire Rising System is now online...” “Congratulations, Host, the System has been fully upgraded!” “Congratulations, Host, you have received 500 soldiers from the Ming Divine Machine Battalion, all equipped with Minié rifles 3.1kReads8.7Score221Shelves
18. 218 明 Late Ming: Returning to the Ming Dynasty as Crown Prince! 明末：回到大明当太子！ Binbin Youli Was Already Taken斌斌有理被注册Historical1.5M WordsOngoing [Reborn in the womb as the last crown prince of the late Ming + no System + scheming + seizing power + thrilling military action + harem + firearms technology + expanding the realm + ruling the world] [A slow-burn story with no System. Nothing happens overnight. Childhood moves along quickly, with only major historical milestones covered.] [This is not a System story or quick transmigration. He won't instantly become invincible and rule the world without a thought. Read with care. The characters 243Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Attention all fans of late Ming Dynasty history! Reincarnated as Zhu Cilang, the last crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, what can you do without a system? You'll have to honestly craft nuclear weapons by hand to ensure the end of the Ming Dynasty is a time of peace and prosperity, and that the Ming Dynasty endures forever! May the Ming Dynasty live on forever! May the Ming Dynasty triumph!

19. 219 最 The Laziest Emperor 最懒皇帝 A Person in the Deep Mountains人在深山Historical773k WordsCompleted "History remembers him as the laziest emperor ever... On his first plane ride, he was caught in a crash and somehow transmigrated into the body of the young crown prince of the Ming Dynasty. His startling words won the emperor's favor. Though young when he ascended the throne, he was shrewd and meticulous, using ruthless methods to cow those with treacherous ambitions. His sound policies made the nation rich and its people strong, while his invincible army pacified the realm and spread the empir 895Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    I personally think it's better

20. 220 锦 A Carefree Official in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 锦衣卫里的闲散官 Fat Coca-Cola肥胖的可乐Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Flying-fish robes, embroidered spring knives. When the brocade-clad guards draw their blades, the court runs red with blood. Traitors who collude with the enemy: execute them! Officials who take bribes: execute them! Those who disrupt the court: execute them! Those who form cliques for personal gain: execute them! In an age of prosperity and splendor, where life drifts like willow fluff, the embroidered spring knife holds the realm in check. He Lu put away his Embroidered Spring Knife, still sta 32.7kReads9.1Score2.9kShelves

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    The above five books are worth reading.

21. 221 君 Ruling the Four Seas: The Emperor's Dashing Ways 君临四海：吾皇风流 Invincible Sea Anemone无敌海葵Historical328k WordsOngoing [Great Ming] [Chongzhen] [Transmigration] [Court Intrigue] [Struggle for Supremacy] [Dynasty-Building] [An Emperor's Making] [Alternate History] [Ensemble Cast Power Fantasy] After his Transmigration into Great Ming, Zhu Youjian thinks his luck couldn't get any worse. Fortunately, he has a good imperial sister-in-law. Determined to escape the fate of becoming the ruler who loses his country, Zhu Youjian decides to rebel against the corrupt Great Ming. The imperial estates become his base, and h 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although the story is fragmented, it takes timeline into consideration. The protagonist takes months, even half a year or years to do something, which is consistent with history and not a wish-fulfillment novel. As a time traveler who likes beautiful women, is physiologically normal, and likes logic, you can read it patiently. If you are eager to save the Ming Dynasty in three days, you will find this book slow!

22. 222 千 The Eternal Emperors PK Group: I Make Old Zhu the Group Leader 千古帝王PK群，我让老朱当群主 This Taoist Priest Abstains from Nothing贫道不戒色Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Emperor Chat Group + Funny Daily Life + Emperors' Souls Transmigrating into Challenge Scenarios and Competing] Scenario Progress: 1. The Tumu Crisis (Zhu Di vs. Li Shimin) 2. The Chu-Han Contention at the End of the Qin (Zhu Yuanzhang vs. Ying Zheng) 3. The Jingkang Incident (Multiplayer scenario) 4. The Rebellion of the Eight Princes (Multiplayer scenario) 5. The Jingnan Campaign (All-player speed race) 6. Turmoil at the End of the Ming (Ming-Qing showdown... the Qing is already gone) 7. The P 1.5kReads8.1Score104Shelves

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    This historical fantasy novel features a system and a time-travel element. Its biggest selling point is the ancient emperor's soul traveling through time to engage in dungeon battles. It includes a chat-based group chat, making it very fun and humorous. The details are well-written, the plot is full of twists and turns, and the author's imagination is truly boundless.

23. 223 开 The Embers of Kaiping 开平余烬 Mino Qu Xiang米糯曲香Historical122k WordsOngoing He possesses glory and honors beyond anything the world would dare imagine, but behind every honor lies a death warrant. He is Zheng Guogong, the youngest founding duke of the Great Ming Dynasty. At fourteen, he is the most notorious young wastrel in the empire. His father is the Prince of Kaiping, posthumously honored with the finest title a military general can receive: Zhongwu, "Loyal and Martial." His father-in-law is the Duke of Song, one of the six founding dukes of the Great Ming. His eld 1.4kReads—Score155Shelves

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    The beginning is good. If the author maintains this level of quality, it will be a novel worth following. I'll keep it going for now. [Smirk]

24. 224 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? 21.3kReads8.4Score2kShelves

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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?'

25. 225 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 21.5kReads8.7Score1.7kShelves

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    I recommend good books from the Ming Dynasty

26. 226 史 History's Toughest Nepo Baby: My Sister-in-Law Is Empress Ma 史上最硬二代：我嫂子是马皇后 You Ge Fan Xu游戈凡絮Historical223k WordsOngoing I transmigrate to the early Ming Dynasty. While others rely on their family backgrounds and political scheming, I defy fate with nothing but my modern knowledge. From an unknown nobody, I fight my way up to become the Ming Dynasty's Prince of Zhenbei, wielding power across the realm and striking fear into all directions. I build a mighty army, crush my enemies, enrich the nation, and sweep aside all who dare defy me. I claim vast lands and win the heart of a peerless beauty. I will reshape the M 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Five Thousand Years of Ming Dynasty

27. 227 无 Unrivaled Great Ming 无双大明 Tap Water Tastes So Good自来水真好喝Historical205k WordsCompleted Reborn as Zhu Biao, the heir apparent of the Ming dynasty, he commands the respect of both civil and military officials. The Hongwu Emperor is my chief minister, while Xu Da and Lan Yu lead my vanguard. I reform the System at home and marshal a million troops to expand our borders abroad. I will create a Ming dynasty of unmatched splendor, one that subdues the four barbarian peoples and draws tribute from every nation. 156Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Crown Prince Zhu Biao will guide you in building a glorious and prosperous Ming Dynasty, attracting tribute from all nations. If you are interested in power struggles and the intellectual battles of historical figures, this book is definitely worth reading.

28. 228 大EN The Great Ming's Strongest Imperial Grandson: Asking the Emperor for Death at the Start 大明：最强太孙，开局求老朱赐死 Chen Miaowu陈喵呜Historical2.5M WordsCompleted In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Crown Prince Zhu Biao died. Zhu Yuanzhang planned to make Zhu Yunwen the Imperial Grandson. Just then, Zhu Yuntong, who had transmigrated from the future, decided it was worth fighting for the position. Otherwise, after the three fools of the Jianwen era made a mess of things and his fourth uncle, Zhu Di, raised an army to suppress the rebellion, Zhu Yuntong might not even get the chance to live as a carefree prince when the troops reached the capital. So, dur 5.6kReads7.8Score414Shelves
29. 229 大 Great Ming: Crashing into a Pillar from the Start, Terrifying the Entire Court 大明：开局撞柱，吓坏满朝文武 Carefree Buddhist佛系无忧Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [From the start + System + transmigration + scheming + history + wild imagination] So, what exactly are the regrets of the Ming dynasty? The Hongwu Emperor, who lost his father, mother, wife, son, and grandson; the imperial eldest grandson who died young; Crown Prince Zhu Biao, widely regarded as the most secure heir in history; the indomitable founder who started with a single bowl; the man who ended with a tree and nothing but tears; and the Yongle Emperor’s lament: “Can even a lifetime of ach 8.7kReads8.2Score439Shelves
30. 230 大 Great Ming: The Empress Dowager Rules with an Iron Fist 大明：太后她铁腕治国 Planting Chrysanthemums Beneath the Southern Mountain种菊南山下Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Zhang Qiang, a modern business tycoon, was in a car accident while on a disaster-relief mission. Her soul traveled into the Tianqi-era imperial harem, where she became a mother and took the place of Zhang Qiang, the starving Consort Yu. To stay alive, she fought to survive in the palace: protecting her young son, battling Ke Shi, and enduring until she became empress dowager. To preserve the Ming dynasty, she promoted medicine and education, expanded industry and commerce, opened the seas, and s 1.5kReads7.6Score108Shelves

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    This is probably the best novel from the late Ming Dynasty.

31. 231 逆 Heaven-Defying Human Emperor: Starting Out by Impersonating the Clan Heir 逆天人皇:从冒充世孙开始 Drunk Autumn Moon醉秋月Historical312k WordsOngoing Li Chengyao transmigrates to the Great Zhao Empire, only to be targeted for assassination by the emperor. To feel safe enough to stay alive, he has no choice but to raise a banner in rebellion, embarking on a quest to conquer the realm. He tramples every threat and enemy underfoot, and the emperor is no exception... Keywords: history, play the pig to eat the tiger, live-in son-in-law, reborn, transmigrate, God of War, harem —Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    This is my first alternate history novel, about conquering the world and becoming emperor. I'll also recommend a few others; feel free to check them out if you're interested. If you don't like it, just ignore this; please don't criticize, thank you...

32. 232 明 Late Ming: My Escape Begins with the Songjin Campaign 明末：从松锦大战首逃开始 Longan Is Delicious龙眼好吃Historical2.2M WordsCompleted [No System] + [Passionate] + [Conquest] + [Late Ming] In 1641, the fourteenth year of the Chongzhen reign, the Battle of Songjin, the Ming dynasty's final struggle for the fate of the nation, ended in a crushing defeat. Wang Chen, son of the first general to flee, refused to be made the scapegoat. Leading the remaining troops, he set out to change history and defy fate. Watch as he turns the tide, saves a collapsing empire from ruin, rescues the realm from disaster, repels the rebels within, and 10.6kReads8.5Score940Shelves

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    The perspective is quite unique, and the content is excellent. I stayed up all night to watch it, so I would recommend it.

33. 233 全 The World's Richest Man: Reborn as an Entertainment Tycoon and Live-In Son-in-Law 全球首富：重生年代娱乐神豪赘婿 Drunk Autumn Moon醉秋月Urban423k WordsOngoing Li Mingyuan is reborn in the 1980s. Starting by uniting Hong Kong’s entertainment industry, he builds an industrial and commercial empire. He develops the nation’s science, technology, and industry, becoming the world’s youngest richest man. He helps his country rise and crushes the Western world’s hundred largest corporations. He is hailed as a financial magnate, the godfather of mobile phones, an automotive tycoon, an internet mogul, the king of real estate, and a triple-threat entertainment m —Reads6.4Score—Shelves
34. 234 朱 Zhu Yuanzhang and I Discuss the History of the Ming Dynasty 朱元璋与我聊明史 Gua Huan Taishu寡欢太叔Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Zhu Yuanzhang dreamed of Chongzhen, and of Li Zicheng. In court, no one could fathom the hearts of men. Blood and turmoil were everywhere. A low-ranking official’s son transmigrated into this world. See how he uses the history of the Ming dynasty to debate with Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang: I want to kill Lan Yu. Chen Zewu: Whatever you wish, Your Majesty is wise. Zhu Yuanzhang: I want to kill Li Shanchang. Chen Zewu: Whatever you wish, Your Majesty is wise. May the sun, moon, mountains, and riv 2kReads8.1Score114Shelves

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    The first book is complete. While it deviates somewhat from the original historical accounts, it's still largely intact. It's not a wish-fulfillment novel, but the characters are vividly portrayed. The second book is highly recommended. The writing is delicate, witty, and humorous, written in the first person, creating a very strong sense of immersion.

35. 235 星 Cataclysm Among the Stars: I Am China's Guardian 星空浩劫：我为华夏守护神 Drunk Autumn Moon醉秋月Sci-Fi & Apocalypse244k WordsOngoing [Defend the homeland + decisive and ruthless + apocalyptic System] A star tunnel opens, and spiritual energy awakens alongside demons and monsters. Alien civilizations and creatures launch a full-scale invasion, bringing humanity to the brink of extinction. Li Tianyang is bound to the Guardian God System and awakens lightning abilities. He establishes the Heaven-Suppressing Sect, recruits disciples far and wide, and ushers in an era of cultivation for all. He trains elite soldiers and generals, 1Reads6.5Score—Shelves
36. 236 我 I've Cultivated Demonic Magic, and All Humanity Is a Resource 我修魔了，全人类都是资源 Invincible Enforcer无敌打手Historical312k WordsOngoing He transmigrates into the Jiajing Emperor, with a Soul-Suppressing Bell above his head, a White Bone Sword in his hand, and a Banner of Ten Thousand Souls behind him, becoming an unparalleled fiend. The golden dragon of imperial merit protects him. The more he kills, the greater his merit. Heh, let's see who dares defy me! 208Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    Having transmigrated to the Jiajing Emperor's realm, possessing the power to traverse between the immortal and demonic cultivation worlds, with the Soul-Destroying Bell above my head, the White Bone Sword in my hand, and the Myriad Soul Banner at my side, I'd like to see who dares to defy me.

37. 237 修 Asura God of Slaughter: Starting Out by Protecting the Campus Beauty 修罗杀神：从保护校花开始 Drunk Autumn Moon醉秋月Urban170k WordsOngoing Zhang Xiaofeng transmigrates to the Fist-Rules Star Era and becomes a minor grandmaster in just six months. To protect his first love, the campus beauty Lin Meimei, he embarks on a path of slaughter... With a blade in hand, the world is mine. Drink strong liquor; slay formidable foes; embrace beautiful women; live in a mansion; wield power; become a tycoon. That is the glorious life I want. [Keywords: urban cultivation, cultivating immortality, God of War, tycoon, elite soldier, top student, mir —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 238 锦 A Long Song of the Embroidered Uniform Guard 锦衣长歌 Liu Kele刘可乐Historical2.0M WordsCompleted A true man should carry a three-foot sword, roam the world, and protect the land. Yet Emperor Hongwu gave Chang Ge a dagger. In the year Wushen, under the sixty-year cycle, the sun rose over the newly founded Great Ming. Countless demons lurking in the shadows stirred restlessly. Clad in brocade, Chang Ge became a sharp dagger, slaying evil and protecting the realm. Page by page, the history books recorded the illustrious names Zhu Yuanzhang, Ma Xiuying, Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, and Liu Bowen. But C 2.4kReads9.0Score201Shelves

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    If you're interested in reading about the Ming Dynasty, I hope you've read these books! Some are time-travel stories, some are about the Imperial Guard, and some are about strategy. If you truly love the unique world of the Ming Dynasty, read these; you won't regret it!

39. 239 我 My Father Is the Yongle Emperor 我爹是永乐大帝 The Beloved, Drunk Alone良人独醉Historical875k WordsOngoing Shameless scholars say Zhu Di succeeded through luck, thanks to a freak gust of wind on the battlefield. They say Jianwen ordered, “Do not let me incur the crime of killing my uncle.” They say Li Jinglong was the first great war god of the Da Ming. They say that if Lan Yu had not died, Zhu Di would never have dared to rebel. They say Tie Xuan beat Zhu Di badly, they say Ping An beat Zhu Di badly, and they say Zhu Di only made it into Nanjing because he kept losing but was lucky... They say Zhu D 57Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Li Jinglong was neither a spy nor an incompetent fool. Those who participated in the Jingnan Campaign were the Ning Prince's Three Guards, not the Doyan Three Guards. Zhu Di was truly forced into rebellion. The Ming military leaders did not turn a blind eye. Jianwen was not without capable generals. If you want to see the true story of the Jingnan Campaign, if you want to understand the real Zhu Di, the last Han Chinese emperor, this book is the right choice.

40. 240 大 The Idle Scholar of Great Ming 大明咸鱼状元郎 Salt-Baked Braised Egg盐焗卤蛋Historical414k WordsCompleted “Sigh, Father-in-law, don't just rub my shoulders. My legs are sore too. And tell Mother-in-law she doesn't need to make anything too elaborate tonight. Nine dishes and two soups will do.” 20Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    So

41. 241 崇 Chongzhen Must Not Die: I Lead the Great Ming to Global Dominance 崇祯不亡：朕带大明称霸全球 That Uncle 4567那个大叔4567Historical583k WordsCompleted A university history student falls off a cliff and opens his eyes to find himself Emperor Chongzhen! By now, Li Zicheng's forces have surrounded Beijing, and the crooked tree on Coal Hill stands right before him. I refuse to hang myself! Abandon the capital and head south, establish my rule over Jiangnan, train a modern army, develop seafaring, crush Japan, and launch a northern campaign to reclaim our lands. Watch me save the dynasty from collapse and reshape the Ming, until all nations come to 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is interesting, you can take a look (not the author).

42. 242 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Beat Up Crown Prince Zhu Houzhao 大明：开局怒揍太子朱厚照 Ji Qiao祭乔Historical502k WordsCompleted Early September, in the sixteenth year of the Hongzhi reign. The Crown Prince, Zhu Houzhao, and his playmate Liu Jin sneak into the fields to steal chili peppers, only to be caught red-handed by Fang Yu, who has transmigrated here. In a fit of anger, Fang Yu beats up the Crown Prince, Zhu Houzhao. “Stop that!” “Stop it! Do you know who my young master is?” “Do you know who my lord is?” Liu Jin shouts. Fang Yu thinks the words sound a little like a joke that was all the rage in his previous life: 196Reads6.0Score—Shelves
43. 243 大 The Republic of Great Ming 大明共和国 Grand Historian大史公Historical245k WordsCompleted [No System, just knowledge. Reborn + history + sailing + farming + technology + military. This book covers a wide range of genres, so there’s bound to be something you’ll enjoy.] Wu Xiang, a university student studying oceanography, transmigrates to the Wanli era of the Ming dynasty. Starting out in Southeast Asia, he fights Japanese pirates, liberates the Ryukyu Islands, rescues disaster victims, and stockpiles supplies. He crosses the ocean to New Zealand and establishes a democratic republic, 192Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is good!

44. 244 大 Great Ming: I, Zhu Changhuan, Rebel in the Founder’s Footsteps! 大明：我朱常换，仿祖造反！ A Gentle Breeze Helps You Fly轻风助飞Historical621k WordsCompleted No System, no golden finger. Zhu Changhuan has an impressive lineage: his ancestor is Zhu Yuanzhang, and he comes from the branch descended from Zhu Gaosui, Prince of Zhao, the third son of Zhu Di. Since his is a distant offshoot of a collateral branch, by the time of his father, the family had long since lost all its fiefs and stipends. They had only a few acres of poor farmland, and now, with disaster caused by other people, they can barely survive. Thinking of his ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang's upr 316Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A great book!

45. 245 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Sold Sesame Cakes, and Zhu Yuanzhang Begged Me to Become Emperor 大明：开局卖烧饼，朱元璋求我当皇帝 Black Pig from the Mountain Village山村黑猪Historical1.0M WordsOngoing In the fifteenth year of Hongwu, I arrived in the Great Ming, a bold and martial age. Then I followed my adoptive father and sold flatbreads! And then my adoptive father starved to death in a famine! In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Crown Prince Zhu Biao died, shaking the court and the country. With the help of Old Huang, I opened a little tavern. “Old sir, I’ll take care of you in your old age and see you off when your time comes.” “I can brew Great Ming Yanghe strong-aroma liquor, make comp 34Reads8.2Score—Shelves
46. 246 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

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    Despite the low rating, the later plot and writing are excellent.

47. 247 崇 Chongzhen: This Great Ming Is Surprisingly Powerful 崇祯：这个大明有点强 A Dreaming Young Man一个有梦想的少年Historical564k WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + satisfying power fantasy + mass troop recruitment + System + wild imagination] In the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, Zhu Youjian begins by drawing a Shenying Battalion. He rebuilds the Ming Dynasty, expands its military, purges treacherous officials, subdues Jiangnan, cuts down the powerful clans, and wins the people's hearts. He launches an eastern campaign against Japanese pirates, presses the Russians in the north, wages war across the southern seas, and conquers Per 2kReads7.7Score149Shelves

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    Highly recommended.

48. 248 大 Great Ming: Old Zhu Can Read My Mind 大明 老朱读懂我的心 Distinguished Uncle有品大叔Historical608k WordsOngoing I transmigrated, but then I happened upon Zhu the Fifth, who never became emperor. He could hear my thoughts, and forced me to work for him. Fine, then. For the sake of saving the Ming Dynasty, and for the sake of the man who can always hear my thoughts and hold them over me, I'll wear myself out working for Chongzhen. And so began my no-turning-back journey of fighting the heavens, the earth, and the Donglin Party, while crushing the rebels and wiping out the Qing. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book, "Borrowing Heaven to Change the Ming Dynasty," was the first time-travel novel I read that was set in the Chongzhen era of the Ming Dynasty and did not involve the struggle for supremacy. It was a slow burn. The second book is a recently popular mind-reading novel that vividly portrays Emperor Chongzhen's suspicious nature. However, the protagonist, who can be read by him and has almost no secrets from him, is a breath of fresh air for him. This book is still being serialized and is currently on the first chapter of the story of the emperor's first attempt to defend him. The protagonist is rather weak in the early stages, and it's unknown what will happen to him later. I haven't finished reading the third book yet; I've just started.

49. 249 回 Back in the Ming Dynasty as the Emperor's Grandson 回到大明当皇孙 Tea Books and Goldfish茶书金鱼Historical1.2M WordsOngoing My name is Zhu Yingying. I am the eldest legitimate grandson of the Great Ming. My grandfather is Zhu Yuanzhang, founding emperor of the Great Ming. With a single thought, flowers bloom, and I rule over the capital, forging a glorious Great Ming unlike any other. (This is not a transmigration story. Zhu Yingying simply gains a set of memories from a later age, and this is a story of the Great Ming told from his perspective.) 201Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The first book fulfills everyone's fantasies about the Ming Dynasty's founding emperor, Crown Prince Yiwen, and Zhu Xiong Ying—three generations of a family. It avoids the superfluous inventions and overpowered abilities typical of time-travel stories, making it an absolute gem! The second book perfectly recreates the political landscape of the early Ming Dynasty, with its detailed descriptions so captivating they'll get your blood pumping.

50. 250 我 Opening a Shop in the Hongwu Era 我在洪武开商铺 Shushu Is Reading书书在看书Historical526k WordsOngoing [No System] + [Two-way transmigration] + [Turning it over to the government] + [Lighthearted comedy] + [Power fantasy] + [Daily life] Liu Qiang was heading home in a foul mood when he stumbled across a mysterious object. He discovered that it let him travel back and forth between the modern world and the Ming Dynasty! After secretly visiting the Ming Dynasty, he opened a shop there and settled into the quiet business of buying and selling goods. One day, a government agency discovered his secret 163Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    The Ming Dynasty lasted three hundred years; this was just the beginning!

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