Historical Fiction: Transmigrate to Ancient Times, Start an Industrial Revolution, and Conquer the World 历史小说，穿越古代开启工业革命，称霸世界

1. 301 农 The Imperial Tutor's Road to the Civil Service Exams 农门帝师的科举之路 Ju He雎禾Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Imperial Examination, One-on-One Romance After an accident, a young man from the modern era transmigrated into the Great Qian Dynasty. Looking at his family’s dilapidated brick house, Qi Wenyu wondered how he would make a living from then on... 21.3kReads9.2Score2kShelves

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   [Laughing] This book is so well-written! How could I have discovered it so late? The ratings are high, and there are so many readers and comments. I've read a few chapters and it's very well-written. It's a single-female lead story, and the protagonist is like a soul who transmigrates into this body. She catches a cold, and after several unfortunate days of reading, the male lead ends up in this body. [Thumbs up][Laughing]

2. 302 大 Starting with God-Tier Roasts in the Tang Dynasty 大唐：从神级吐槽开始 Sword-Wielding Bikini剑挑比基尼Historical1.9M WordsCompleted After an unexpected car accident, he is sent hurtling into the Tang Dynasty. He complains that Heaven is utterly useless, only to unexpectedly acquire the God-Tier Complaint System. “Ding! Successful complaint. You have received a sack of potatoes!” “Ding! Successful complaint. You have received a packet of spicy strips!” “Ding! Successful complaint. You have received a carton of Huazi cigarettes!” What a life! From then on, Chen Chu lives it up in the Tang Dynasty! 34Reads7.2Score112Shelves
3. 303 统 I Unified the Six Kingdoms, and You Call This a Little Gang? 统一六国，你说这是小帮派？ Hates Eating Steamed Buns讨厌吃馒头Historical122k WordsOngoing Shen Feng, a small-time hood from Blue Star, had just become the boss when his enemy took revenge and shot him dead. The necklace he had picked up years ago turned out to be an object duplicator. After he died, his soul transmigrated into the body of a scholar in another world who had the same name. Shen Zhou: “I’m a vegetarian, but my brothers aren’t.” Dong Xuan: “When my husband sits down to have a civil chat with you, you’d better sit down too.” Shen Feng: “I hear your sword is the fastest wi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Transmigrating to another world and replicating weapons

4. 304 魔 A Magic Mecha War? No, an Iron Tide! 魔法机甲战争？不，钢铁洪流！ Quietly Watching Maple Snow静望枫雪Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted In a world of magic and battle auras, the goblin race rises to power with colossal combat mechs! Every race rushes to follow suit, and war rages without end! But the natives of this otherworld have been blinded by the aesthetics of violence! Now and in the future, let me teach you what kind of mecha embodies a man's romance! Let me teach you what kind of propulsion brings a flood of steel! Let me teach you what kind of weapon delivers the deterrence of nuclear peace! Let me teach you what a full 17.5kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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   I guess isekai (another world) history counts too?

5. 305 锋 The Winds of Change in Fengge 锋戈之风起云涌 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical801k WordsCompleted After a century of prosperity, the Great Yu Dynasty is in decline, beset by troubles at home and abroad. The court is in turmoil, and Xu Yunshan, the Great Yu's foremost commander, who had already retired to the mountains, is forced back into a web of intrigue and power struggles... 100Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 306 大 Great Ming: From the Start, Zhu Di Exposed My Simulated Life 大明：开局被朱棣模拟人生曝光了 Sky-Blue Shirt天蓝色的衬衫Historical4.6M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty charmer + father’s resignation, son’s delight + simulator + two golden fingers] In the sixteenth year of Yongle, Zhu Gaoshuo transmigrates to another version of the Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Di's fourth son. With three dragons and two pythons around him, he had planned to live quietly and enjoy his life as a prince. But to his surprise, he attracts the spirits of legendary figures from history. The First Emperor Ying Zheng, Xiang Yu the Conqueror, Chancellor Zhuge Liang, the God 20.1kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves

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   🔻In the early Ming Dynasty, the protagonist accidentally obtains a magical bell. In his dreams, he can enter a magical dream world and read and study various books. Using these books, he changes his fate and succeeds in the imperial examination. Afterward, he learns about the turbulent fate of the Ming Dynasty in his dreams. Using these books, he initiates the industrial revolution.

7. 307 大 Ming Dynasty Inventor: I Became a Tech Tycoon 大明发明家：我成了科技大亨 The Chubby Orange Cat on Old Street老街胖橘Historical347k WordsCompleted [System + Transmigration + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Political Schemes + Slow-Building Power] A top student who has just finished the college entrance exams accidentally transmigrates bodily to the Ming Dynasty during the Jiajing reign, and even comes with a System. How could this get any better? He casually pulls out a compound bow, a Glock, and a Barrett. The Japanese pirates call him “Boss” when they see him, while the northern raiders drop straight to their knees. The future Grand Secr 66Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a must-have; it's so advanced that you could even build a World War II-era rifle.

8. 308 宋 Song Ge 宋舸 Gu Pan Shan顾盼山Historical1.2M WordsCompleted {No System, no heroine, not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy} Originally titled Song Ge Some say that after the Battle of Yashan, China ceased to exist. If a modern person traveled back to the end of the Song Dynasty, could eight hundred years of technological progress be used to reshape China? This book begins with an engineering student whose soul enters the body of Emperor Duanzong of Song. Together with a group of famous and lesser-known national heroes of the time, he shows you another poss 481Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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   A new author and a new book, teaching you step-by-step how to replicate various technologies that are possible to travel to ancient times.

9. 309 开 Transmigrated into a Widow’s Village from the Start 开局穿越寡妇村 White Sea白色大海Historical5.4M WordsCompleted The full-cast audio version is now available! The comic adaptation is now available! Xiao Yuan transmigrates to the ancient kingdom of Daxia. At first, all he wants is to live a peaceful life, but by chance he arrives in a village turned into a settlement of widows because of the war. And so, this transmigrator from Earth begins to flap his wings! Power, wealth, beauties, fame: no matter the era, these are privileges enjoyed only by those at the top! Using a modern way of thinking, Xiao Yuan rep 4.3kReads8.9Score557Shelves
10. 310 我 I Am the King of Chu in the Spring and Autumn Period 我在春秋当楚王 Little Mage Bread法师小面包Historical2.5M WordsCompleted I've started a new book, Family Cultivation: The Qin Clan's Immortal Path. I hope you'll support it. This is a dazzling age: King Fuchai of Wu marches north to vie for supremacy, King Goujian of Yue endures humiliation and annexes Wu, the Three Clans divide Jin, and the Tian clan replaces Qi. But I, King Xiong Zhang of Chu, am the brightest star of this era. 6.7kReads8.6Score375Shelves

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    Farming texts from the Spring and Autumn Period

11. 311 穿 Transmigrating to Late Ming, Saving the People with My Beloved Wife 穿越明末，携手爱妻救苍生 Three-Legged Kung Fu Cat三脚功夫猫Historical481k WordsCompleted After a car accident, Zhou Ming opened his eyes to find himself in the body of Zhou Yuji, a fierce Ming Dynasty general. Taiyuan would fall in seven days, and in twenty he would be pierced by a rain of arrows and left hanging at Ningwu Pass! Even worse, a million of Li Zicheng's troops were at his back, the suspicious Chongzhen Emperor watched from court, and history foretold that Qing cavalry would soon trample the land! “Since I've been given another life, I'll defy Heaven and change my fate!” 271Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    The author, who transmigrates to the late Ming Dynasty and becomes Li Zicheng, is destined to die, but gradually alters the historical timeline and walks step by step towards success. This new book features a delicate writing style and a wealth of knowledge.

12. 312 从 Starting from Scratch: Building the Strongest Tribe 从零开始开荒，打造最强部落 Planting the Moon种月Historical3.4M WordsCompleted A modern man transmigrates back to ancient times, into a savage wilderness, only to become a reserve meal for a cannibal tribe from the start. But with knowledge and intelligence that surpass the entire era, he escapes the cannibals. He goes from surviving alone to gathering wild tribes, fighting to stay alive. Just when he thinks this is the truth of his era, he encounters figures from myth and legend: Xuanyuan, Chiyou, and Shennong. If you met them, how would you face your own ancestors? In th 10.4kReads8.3Score795Shelves
13. 313 巅 The Road to the Top: A Restaurant from the Start 巅峰之路：开局一间食肆 The Donkey Who Longs for Distant Places想去远方的驴Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A seasoned Beijinger wakes up one day to find himself the son of a low-ranking official in Wenshui County. His father is incorruptible, the family is struggling financially, his younger sister is malnourished, and he has two younger brothers: one whose schooling costs money and another who is only six months old. Ye Fan looks up at the sky and sighs. He never expected that what could help him most right now would be neither his education nor his work experience, but the cooking skills he was for 655Reads8.4Score103Shelves

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    Not brainless, but intelligent.

14. 314 重 Reborn in Water Margin as Liang Zhongshu 重生水浒之我是梁中书 Red Falcon红色小隼Historical458k WordsOngoing He transmigrates into the world of Water Margin (and another novel from the same era that can't be named), becoming Liang Shijie, “the Great Song's number-one live-in son-in-law.” With a fierce wife at his bedside, political enemies at court, heroes of the jianghu, and foreign foes at the border, watch as he sidelines Cai Jing, plots Gao Qiu's downfall, backs Chao Gai, exposes Song Jiang, crushes Tian Hu, brings Wang Qing to heel, puts down Fang La, reclaims the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yu 17Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    A refreshing rebirth story from the Water Margin! Liang Zhongshu awakens, reclaims the birthday gifts, and engages in endless power struggles and face-slapping battles!

15. 315 开 From the Start, Armed with Just a Blade, I Slaughter My Way from Death Row to Regent 开局一把刀从天牢死囚杀成摄政王 The Evening Breeze as Before晚风如故Historical3.2M WordsOngoing [Ruthless] [Scheming] [Powerful Minister] [Fights Dirty] [Chinese-Style Enchantress] [Backstabbers Deserve to Die] Transmigration isn't about holding back. It's about doing whatever you please. The moment Chen Yan opens his eyes, he's in a prison dungeon, after his own father and younger brother reported him. With his life hanging by a thread, he doesn't hesitate for a second. He turns to a powerful minister and becomes his most loyal lackey! The powerful minister demands a token of loyalty. Che 11.9kReads8.9Score926Shelves

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    The protagonist, a ruthless and unethical lackey of a powerful minister, betrays various villains, creating a thrilling and unpredictable plot. Every chapter is captivating.

16. 316 浮 Seeking a Way Home Through the Rise and Fall of the Hua Dynasty 浮沉华朝觅归途 Looking at the Missing Moon望缺Historical268k WordsCompleted After a long dream, Linghu Jingheng finds himself in this fictional dynasty, a realm flourishing with ritual and music. As a visitor from another world, he begins full of confidence, believing that his knowledge of the future will let him resolve the conflicts of the world with ease. But once he gets involved, he sees the cruel truth: the court and provincial governments are full of profound, capable people worthy of being remembered in the historical records. His knowledge from another world re 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A history book, a dream. *A Mistaken Encounter in the Tang Dynasty: A Drunken Life* returns to the prosperous Tang Dynasty, revealing the silent struggle between the aristocracy and imperial power behind the bustling city of Chang'an—a profound and immersive read. *Finding Your Way Home in a Fictional Dynasty* follows a character imprisoned in a treacherous court, searching for a way home amidst the ups and downs of fate. For those who prefer slow-burn, realistic historical romance and political intrigue, this is the place to be! #TomatoNovels #HistoricalRomance

17. 317 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.5kReads—Score494Shelves

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    This is exactly the style! Hello! I am the author of *Emperor Renzu of Tang*. *Emperor Renzu of Tang*, nearly a million words long, was completed in mid-September. All foreshadowing was resolved, all plot holes were filled, and there was no disappointing ending. I have many clever touches in this book: self-deprecation at the beginning, a hidden brilliance, a marriage between civil and military officials, court couplets to restrain both civil and military officials, gourmet food that weakens Li Tai, beauty trapping Li Zhi, the declaration of the heir apparent, Xue Rengui's three arrows pacifying the Tianshan Mountains, the pacification of Bohai and Liaodong, the burning and rain-splitting of Anshi City, the pacification of Japan… Qin Qiong, like Lu Zhishen, "died upon receiving the letter," Li Ke made arrangements for his three brothers, Li Ke and Li Shimin were both pawns and players, no one's intelligence was diminished, and I also carefully portrayed the character arcs. This is a historical fiction novel that truly achieves the essence of "Zhang Zai's Four Sentences." Welcome to appreciate, comment, and rate it. Please feel free to offer your advice! Thank you!

18. 318 红 Neon Dreams in the Mortal World: China Across the Land 红尘霓梦：华夏纵横 Bird Flies 0591鸟飞0591Historical644k WordsOngoing Also known as: Blazing Heart: Great Yi Shang; Reborn in the Body of King Zhou: A King’s World [No System + Passionate + Reconstructing the Truth of History Based on Real Historical Sources (Artifacts) and Mythology (Not Investiture of the Gods) + Bronze-Toned Love and Death] Guys, can you believe this? I transmigrated to the Shang Dynasty, crushed the Rong and Di, expanded the realm, revitalized commerce, respected women (beautiful women), and protected little animals (divine beasts)... only to 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Entrepreneur Zhao Hui conducts underground experiments for immortality, only to find his soul transmigrated to the Shang Dynasty as a twelve-year-old boy! Upon waking, he's immediately hunted down, rescued by a young girl, then imprisoned in a tribe, and humiliated in a pigsty, yet still retains a modern mindset. The premise is novel, the logic clear, and the more you read, the more you see his rise to power in the Shang Dynasty—it's sure to keep you hooked!

19. 319 穿 The Transmigrated Young Master: Technology Crushes the Southern Song 穿越少爷：科技碾压南宋 Bittersweet Aftertaste苦味回甘Historical461k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Great Song dynasty, as the Mongols invade the south, wealthy young master Chen Yuan'an of Chenjia'ao in Jiangnan transmigrates into this world. He had hoped to enjoy a life of ease, but instead he finds the borders in turmoil and the people struggling to survive. By chance, he gains a golden finger: modern knowledge appears in his mind. He can improve farm tools, build irrigation works, smelt iron and manufacture equipment, and develop firearms. While others depend on t 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Developing technology to improve quality of life

20. 320 补 A Shoemaker Transmigrates to the Warring States and Meets Shang Yang 补鞋匠穿越战国遇商鞅 Doudou from Starry Sky Pavilion星空阁的兜兜Historical904k WordsCompleted The moment a bolt of lightning shattered his shoe-repair stall, Niu Dagui thought he was about to be dragged down with the shoe-repair machine that had kept him company for eight years, crushed by soaring prices and forced to abandon any dream of making it big. But when he opened his eyes again, there were no familiar street vendors calling out. Instead, a burly man in coarse brown clothes was chasing him with an iron blade. Muddy ancient roads stretched beneath his feet, and all around him peop 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A wildly imaginative scenario: a street cobbler collides with a reformer from the Warring States period; modern pragmatic thinking clashes with pre-Qin innovative ideas, creating a striking contrast.

21. 321 汉 Han and Chu 汉楚 Three Swords Await Yunqing三剑等云青上Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Since the Han dynasty, the land of China has unfolded like a sweeping historical scroll. The Han dynasty forged brilliant glory through the clash of spears and warhorses. But in its final years, it sank into war and turmoil, battered by storm after storm, until the empire fell. The Three Kingdoms era blazed with warfare and gave rise to heroes. Yet it was no more than a tragic song of a chaotic age, piled with corpses and soaked in the blood of the innocent! The confrontation between the Norther 77Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This guy updated again, it seems pretty good.

22. 322 十 The Ten Thousand Mountains: 1840 十万大山：1840 I'm 7 Days我是7天Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A logistics park transmigrates as a group to parallel-world Blue Star in the late Qing era, where they lie low and build strength in the mountains. They fight pirates, battle foreign devils, and establish a naval base in Nanyang. Step by step, they grow stronger, taking root like a fierce tiger and emerging with the force of a soaring dragon. 1.1kReads7.6Score142Shelves

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    Traversing the vast mountains of the Qing Dynasty, farming in the deep mountains, developing stealthily, incorporating the Kinh people of the three islands, heading south to Borneo, launching a surprise attack on Sarawak, replicating the military and industrial system of the previous life, gaining a foothold in the chaotic world, accumulating strength and then unleashing it, collecting protection money from your colonies, standing up against European powers, and becoming a force to be reckoned with in Southeast Asia!

23. 323 掌 The Empire in My Palm 掌心江山 Jiang Yuehua江月花Ancient Romance543k WordsCompleted Modern college student Lin Xiao is caught in a landslide while hiking with a friend and transmigrates to a parallel world resembling the mid-Ming era, the Great Shuo Dynasty. In this world without electricity, his only remaining modern device, a Huawei Mate60 phone, is all he has to rely on. Starting out as a beggar, hungry and freezing, Lin Xiao uses the encyclopedia, historical records, engineering blueprints, and a handful of offline games stored on his phone to transform the world step by st —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist, an engineering student, is transported to a remote ancient village by a mudslide. He uses his modern knowledge to establish himself, but he encounters a series of problems, including a siege by refugees, mysterious heavenly fire ruins, and the spying of a powerful feudal lord. He also discovers that the time travel was not an accident, but that he has been drawn into a huge conspiracy concerning the stability of spacetime. The plot twists and turns, making it very engaging!

24. 324 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves

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    It's really good! It features a character who trains his body physically, uses heavy cold weapons, and a three-pointed double-edged sword. The protagonist is a minor character from the Song Dynasty in the Water Margin. He trains his body physically, develops explosive muscles, and becomes invincible in terms of martial arts, creating the strongest lineup in Liangshan.

25. 325 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 169kReads9.4Score19.6kShelves

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    Wander through a dreamscape where fantasy and reality intertwine, explore the mysteries of the soul, and experience the boundless charm of words. 📚🌌Every page turn is a brand new adventure. 🔮🌠Here, every character comes alive, and every story is captivating. 🌟🌈Let your mind roam freely in the sea of ​​books, experiencing wondrous journeys never before encountered. 📖🌠

26. 326 三 Three Kingdoms: From Industry to Mecha 三国：从工业到机甲 The Skycoin of Chu楚国的苍穹币Historical785k WordsOngoing At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, warlords rose up everywhere. But on the remote frontier where the protagonist arrives lie abandoned copper mines and remnants of ancient ironmaking techniques. Amid the chaos, he sparks the beginnings of industrialization and reshapes the Three Kingdoms with the power of machinery. 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Developing industry across the Three Kingdoms

27. 327 大 Great Qin: I Reveal from the Start That I Transmigrated, Leaving Ying Zheng Stunned 大秦：开局自曝穿越者，嬴政麻了 The Production Team's Donkey ③生产队的驴③Historical2.9M WordsCompleted Good news: It’s finally my turn to transmigrate! Bad news: I’ve transmigrated to the end of the Qin dynasty. In five years, the First Emperor will die, and the realm will descend into chaos as heroes vie for supremacy. Good news: Five years is plenty of time to build up my strength and lie low while I grow. Bad news: The Black Ice Terrace has burst through my door. “Chen Qing, your case has come to light!” Good news: Your Majesty, I’m a transmigrator from the year 2200! I know the future of Grea 16.5kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves
28. 328 离 Unbelievable! I Was Just Trying to Rescue My Brother, but They Forced Me to Start a Rebellion 离谱，埋头捞哥哥的我被逼造反了 Drunk Moon, Clear Breeze醉月清风Historical337k WordsCompleted [More children, more blessings, ten-thousandfold returns] + [Scummy older brother sets up younger brother] + [Younger brother sets up older brother] + [Ancient battlefield of Xiongzhou] + [Song-Liao border] + [Xiao Guanyin is my older brother’s concubine] 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the Northern Song Dynasty, I possessed the path to technological rise.

29. 329 穿 Transmigrate as Fusu and Make a Comeback: Reforging Great Qin with Briquettes 穿越扶苏逆袭：用蜂窝煤重铸大秦 Little Fish Swimming Freely小小鱼儿自在游Historical522k WordsCompleted Synopsis: Qin Xinghua, a special forces soldier, transmigrates into the dying Fusu. The moment his System awakens, he defies the imperial decree and kills the messenger! Armed with modern technologies such as honeycomb briquettes and steelmaking, he heads for the northern frontier. With one hand, he improves the curved-shaft plow to enrich the people; with the other, he summons Huo Qubing to crush the Xiongnu. He contends with Zhao Gao and Li Si at court, and develops firearms in the military ca 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A modern soldier transmigrates into the body of Fusu, the eldest son of the Qin Dynasty. Using a system, he revives Qin Shi Huang, eliminates Zhao Gao, and makes everything under the sun a target for the Qin Dynasty. He forms a special forces unit, where 300 men defeat 3,000. He recruits Chen Sheng, Wu Guang, Xiang Yu, and Liu Bang ahead of time, appoints Xiao He as a prefect and Liu Bang as a county magistrate, and sends Xiang Yu to a military academy where Zhang Liang and Fan Zeng are students. He uses new grain varieties and creates new farming tools to solve the food problem. He also uses blast furnaces to smelt iron, creates new equipment, and builds plastic greenhouses, where potatoes, cabbage, and peppers appear in the Qin Dynasty. He builds a cement factory, and Fusu introduces Liu Bang to potential partners. A Persian princess pursues Liu Bang, and Empress Lü also wants to marry him. Together they fight on the battlefield, and the later parts are hilarious. Don't you want to come and see?

30. 330 花 Hua Rong Builds a New and Righteous Liangshan 花荣打造忠义新梁山 Late Forest, Maple Wind晚林枫声Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Never accept amnesty; become emperor at all costs! This novel focuses on the plot and its heroic characters. At the end of the Song Dynasty, a chaotic age gave rise to heroes. The Jin army invaded the south, and the two emperors were captured, a humiliation beyond measure for the Han people. I am Hua Rong, a modern special forces soldier who transmigrated into this Water Margin world. I will change the course of history. I will wipe out every barbarian and unite the world. I will subdue Goguryeo 2kReads9.2Score239Shelves

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    When Song Jiang's scheming infiltrates Liangshan Marsh, and the yellow flag of amnesty obscures loyalty and righteousness, can Hua Rong's arrow pierce this inevitable tragedy? "Hua Rong Creates a New Liangshan of Loyalty and Righteousness" uses Hua Rong, the Little Li Guang, as its narrative core, retelling that epic tale of heroism intertwined with passion and sorrow. Here, there is no predicament of blind loyalty, no illusion of amnesty—watch as the archer, capable of hitting a target from a hundred paces, cuts through the fog, using his bow and arrow as a pen and loyalty and righteousness as ink, to redraw the destinies of the 108 heroes on the land of Liangshan Marsh. Familiar heroic figures, a brand-new power struggle—when Hua Rong stands at the center of the Hall of Righteousness, for whom will the Liangshan banner ultimately shine? I will use delicate strokes to deconstruct the classic, opening up new possibilities in the cracks of history, giving every discontented soul the possibility of rewriting their ending.

31. 331 汉 No Three Kingdoms After the Han 汉后无三国 Crazy Fun疯玩Historical2.2M WordsOngoing Liu Xia transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty, but refuses to become emperor or king. With fifty cavalrymen, he slaughters five thousand Xiongnu. Beneath Xiapi, one strike of his halberd leaves Lu Bu crippled. He casually tosses aside the Imperial Jade Seal: "Just a broken stone. Can it put food on the people's tables?" His motto is: "Whoever dares threaten our mighty Han, no matter how far away, must be destroyed!" "The people are the true masters of the Han. The Son of Heaven is just the 10.7kReads9.4Score887Shelves
32. 332 工 An Engineering Student Ventures into the Late Ming 工科小伙闯明末 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A middle-aged bachelor, beaten down by society and thwarted at every turn in the modern world, with no connections to his name but plenty of knowledge and ability, is accidentally transported to the Chongzhen era at the end of the Ming dynasty. Relying on his modern knowledge while adapting to the era’s actual technological and industrial capabilities, he works hard to quietly change history and prevent China’s decline. 2.9kReads7.8Score197Shelves

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    Let the heroes of the Southern Ming Dynasty who resisted the Qing Dynasty see the light of day again.

33. 333 来 Arriving in Southern Ming, an Engineering Student Crushes the Qing and Restores China 来到南明，工科生横扫满清复华夏 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical535k WordsOngoing In the first year of the Hongguang reign, Jiangnan is on the verge of falling. The realm is shattered, and the people are displaced. A modern engineering expert unexpectedly arrives in the storm-tossed chaos of the Southern Ming. The land is divided among warlords, powerful enemies press at its borders, and the old and new dynasties take turns on the stage. He has no peerless martial arts, but he possesses engineering, manufacturing, and scientific knowledge far ahead of his time. He gathers dis 1.1kReads—Score103Shelves
34. 334 大 Great Ming: Five Years as a County Magistrate, Leaving Zhu the Butcher Stunned 大明：五年狗县令，震惊朱屠夫 Great Rivers大江大河Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Ancient-Era Farming + Behind-the-Scenes Scheming + Conquest + Public Exposure + Hilarious Power Fantasy] Five years as an honest magistrate, and you’ll have a hundred thousand taels of silver. After returning to the Ming Dynasty as a county magistrate, Song Yin never had to worry about money again. Every year, his reports to the imperial court said: “The official roads have fallen into disrepair, the people are starving to death, and bandits are running rampant…” Then, one day, Zhu Yuanzhang ar —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Ancient Farming + Political Intrigue + Hegemony + Exposure + Hilarious and Thrilling Novel] Five years as a prefect, ten thousand taels of silver. Back in the Ming Dynasty as a county magistrate, Song Yin never lacked money again. His annual memorials to the court: the official road was dilapidated, the people were starving, and bandits roamed freely... Until one day, Zhu Yuanzhang arrived in Pei County. Could eight carriages run side-by-side on this official road? Was the county granary overflowing with rice? Was the magistrate's carriage more luxurious than the emperor's?

35. 335 明 Late Ming: Building a Free Trade Port in Hainan 明末：我在海南建设自贸港 Old General of Guanzhong关西老将Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the fifteenth year of the Chongzhen reign, aboard a merchant ship bound for Luzon, Yang Yuhan is reborn as a lowly ship’s slave. After enduring endless abuse, he fights back, puts down a mutiny, and is chosen as the ship’s captain. He leads the crew to Hainan Island, buys land in Sanya Village, Yazhou, builds factories, opens up sea routes, and creates a free trade port. He goes on to take control of the entire island, turning it into a haven amid the chaos and drawing people from the mainlan 853Reads6.0Score107Shelves

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    This book meets the requirements.

36. 336 大 Great Qin: I Was Keeping a Low Profile, So Why Did You Force Me to Act? 大秦：我稳得好好的，你为何逼我出手 Drunken Dreams醉生梦死Historical1.6M WordsOngoing Transmigrating to the Qin Dynasty, I am reborn as Prince Gao, the laid-back royal son. I know all too well that when working under old Ying, there is one rule you must follow in everything: play it safe! In 214 BC, Hu Hai wanted to send his trusted men out to the provinces to win over the local powerful clans. Prince Gao quietly pulled out a bamboo slip titled “Genealogies of the Powerful Clans in Every Region.” “You actually managed to put this thing together?” “No! This book is only an abridge 101Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    He transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty and becomes a prince, seeking only stability and avoiding unnecessary trouble. While others rush to act amidst the ever-changing circumstances, watch how he uses "stability" as his weapon to strategize and secure victory in a turbulent world!

37. 337 我 I Can Travel Through Different Eras 我能穿梭在各个时代 Seven-Seven Nights七七夜夜Eastern Fantasy148k WordsCompleted “Ding! Your System has arrived. This System is dedicated to taking its Host on journeys through different eras. Initiating time travel... First destination: the era of primitive humans, one million years ago. You have arrived. Host, please survive in this era for one week. The System will provide no outside assistance! Good luck!” Qu Jiang: ... “System, get out here! I promise I won't hit you!” 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story revolves around the protagonist traveling through different eras and encountering various characters. "Ding—Your system has arrived. This system is dedicated to taking the host on a journey through various eras. Now initiating time travel... First stop: the ancient human era one million years ago. We have arrived. Please survive in this era for one week. The system will not provide any external assistance! Have a safe journey!" Qu Jiang: ... "System, get out here! I promise I won't hit you!"

38. 338 穿 Transmigrating into the Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Win an Investment from the Mi Family 穿越三国：开局获得糜家投资 No One Is Nice Without a Reason w无事献殷勤wHistorical1.5M WordsOngoing He wakes up as the son of Liu Yao, the Three Kingdoms' “unluckiest man,” with only a year to prepare? In history, his father was mediocre, defeated, and killed in battle. His own brief appearance as a “filial son” barely left a mark. Faced with a nightmarish start, Liu Ji grins: “Perfect. I'll be the one calling the shots in Jiangdong!” Persuade his father? No, guide him. Using “prophecies” drawn from his knowledge of the future, he gradually becomes the “heaven-sent prodigy” his father can't do 46.8kReads7.6Score5kShelves

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    Starting with a one-year buffer period, recruit famous generals, build up wealth and strengthen the army, confront Sun Ce head-on, and become the new ruler of Jiangdong. If you're looking for a good read, this is a good option.

39. 339 大 Great Tang: My Dad Is the Head of the Bodyguards 大唐：我爹是保镖头子 Sparkling Stars星彩熠熠Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Parallel Tang Dynasty + lighthearted comedy + one heroine + infrastructure + technology + livelihood] [The December update challenge is over, with over 10,000 words posted daily! The January update challenge is here!] Lin Xian, a fan of transmigration novels, originally wanted to transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty, but Zhu Yuanzhang cut him down with a single slash. Then the System forcibly sent him to the Tang Dynasty. He discovers he has transmigrated into Yuchi Baoqi, the second son of Yuchi J 247Reads7.6Score104Shelves

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    I just found this book. It starts in the Ming Dynasty, then the protagonist dies and is reassigned to the Tang Dynasty by the system. There, he opens a factory, brews wine, makes glass, and so on. Before reading this, save your brain; so far, I've found it quite funny, although I haven't read many chapters.

40. 340 从 From Border Guard to Great Xia's First King 从边军到大夏第一王 Qing Qing Ruo Xue卿卿若雪Historical306k WordsOngoing Modern veteran Lu Chen transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking border soldier in the Great Xia Empire. Using modern tactics, he improves weapons, sweeps away the barbarians, puts down rebellions, builds a navy, wipes out the Japanese, and conquers lands overseas. Rising from the lowest ranks to become a prince who rules a frontier, he uses his iron will to bring peace to the Great Xia Empire. 41Reads—Score100Shelves

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    Border Army in Chaotic Times

41. 341 逍 The Carefree Former Crown Prince 逍遥前太子 Antarctic Cinnabar南极朱砂Historical272k WordsOngoing My name is Li Chengqian, or rather, my name is Li Chengqian now. Well, that’s not important. Even though I came from another world, all I really want is to coast through life and wait for death. I have absolutely no desire to expand the empire or prove myself. That sort of thing can be left to my great imperial father, Li Shimin. Setting the facts aside, I really don’t understand why anyone would be so obsessed with becoming crown prince, a position where you struggle every day just to stay 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good. I don't usually write reviews, but it's really well-written. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook.

42. 342 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Reveal Zhu Yuanzhang's Future 大明：开局剧透朱元璋 Qing Hong青红Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Xu Qing transmigrates to the end of the Yuan dynasty and happens to arrive during a battle between the rebel army and the Yuan forces. Guo Zixing’s rebels mistake him for a spy and throw him in jail. As it turns out, his cellmate is Zhu Yuanzhang. “Brother Zhu, what’s your dream?” Zhu Yuanzhang: “A wife, kids, and a warm bed.” Xu Qing: “Why not dream bigger? Like becoming emperor.” Zhu Yuanzhang: “???” Xu Qing: “I can see that you’re destined for greatness, Brother Zhu. One day, you’ll surely be 19.9kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    This one is good too.

43. 343 种 Farming: From Sect Tenant Farmer to Supreme Across the Myriad Worlds 种田：从宗门佃户到万界独尊 Foolish Zhi傻志Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing [Farming] + [Ensemble cast] + [Lord] + [Conquest] + [System] + [Satisfying wish fulfillment] Zhang Guiyuan transmigrates to a parallel world at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, where he becomes a tenant farmer growing spiritual plants for a sect. He awakens the strongest Lord System and obtains an unparalleled book: Postpartum Care for Sows He settles into a fine life of farming, raising pigs, and teasing his wicked sword cultivator little sister. But then a calamity that comes once every tho 3.1kReads5.7Score181Shelves

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    [Contending for Hegemony] + [Expanding Territory] + [Lords] + [Crowd Portraits] Start building your power from Lake Baikal, construct factories, manufacture cannons, assemble an army group, and sweep across the cultivation world with technology.

44. 344 大 Great Qin: What a Nasty Trick, the Ancestral Dragon Can Hear My Thoughts! 大秦：夺笋呐，祖龙偷听我心声！ Great Lord Mao毛神大大Historical3.6M WordsOngoing [Hilarious + Wits and Wit] This book is mainly a comedy, with history playing a supporting role. It’s not a dry history textbook. Qin Shi Huang eavesdrops, then gets into a daily battle of wits and insults with the protagonist. If I don’t scam you, I’m letting you down. If I do scam you, I’ll profit at your expense. This book has only one purpose: to make readers laugh and starve the pandas. If it fails, then I guess I’m not good enough! 5.2kReads9.0Score496Shelves

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    In an endless ocean of fantasy, a ship laden with stories is slowly sailing in, carrying ancient legends and mysterious powers, taking you through the mists of time to explore forgotten treasures. 🌟📜✨ Each page is like opening a door to another world, letting you feel your heart race and your soul tremble between the lines. 🌌🔮🌠 This is more than just reading; it's an adventure for the soul, an exploration of the unknown. 🌈🌌📚 Are you ready? Let's set sail together, to the starry night sky, to find hidden secrets and eternal truths. 🌠🌌📖

45. 345 老 Old Wei: Can You Still Shoulder the Blame? 老魏：这锅你还背的动吗？ Counting Stars on the Gourd Vine葫芦滕上数星星Historical135k WordsCompleted You all want me dead? Then no one gets to live! I wield the eunuch faction as my blade and reform the Ming Dynasty. The eunuch faction holds sway across the court, while the Donglin Party has been beaten down to just a handful of stragglers. A god-tier start from the start. Doesn’t that mean I get the final say in court? Lift the maritime ban, reform commercial taxes, strip the nobles of their privileges, seize control of the military, redistribute land, clean up the bureaucracy, develop industr 361Reads—Score—Shelves

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46. 346 新 Tales of New Korlan 新科兰记事 Little Bookworm书虫小小Historical755k WordsCompleted Before the 2008 Olympics, several employees of a small computer company travel to Hainan for their annual meeting. While riding a speedboat, they discover an uninhabited island and end up transmigrating to a world much like ancient Huaxia. There, they build factories, conduct research, raise an army, and fight foreign tribes. After keeping a low profile and steadily growing their strength, they finally succeed. Four people transmigrate together. There are no overpowered golden fingers, and the 41Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Traveling back to the Southern Song Dynasty, fighting against the Jin Dynasty in the north and resisting the Song Dynasty in the south.

47. 347 松 Old Li from Songling Factory: The Last Black Dragon of Northeast China 松陵厂老李，东北最后一条黑龙 Yi Shanshui奕山水Mystery12k WordsCompleted Old Li of the Songling Factory, the last Black Dragon in the Northeast 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Dragon of Northeast China's Old Industrial Base—From the Guardian Deity Tablet to the J-8 Fighter Jet: A Century-Long Epic of a Dragon Burning for the New China

48. 348 1 In 1742, I Topple the Qianlong Dynasty 1742干翻乾隆王朝 Yan Junyuan燕竣渊Historical764k WordsCompleted Yang Dong, a modern-day hotshot, unexpectedly dies of sudden cardiac arrest. When he opens his eyes, he has become Yang Guidong, the six-year-old youngest son of the Yang family in Yangjia Village during the Qianlong era. He’s beaten half to death by a local bully as soon as he transmigrates, but luckily, he awakens the All-Things Mall! Food, medicine, divine weapons, martial arts, modern knowledge... Anything can be exchanged! His grandfather is a reclusive miracle-working doctor, his nine uncl 701Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    A red-headed document titled "Regarding the Merger of 59 Village Primary Schools in the County" lay coldly on his desk. Yang Zhenhong stared at it, his eyes somewhat dazed. Even though the sky outside was clear, his mood was far from pleasant. The document itself had been repeatedly discussed in multiple leadership meetings, and he had long since memorized its contents: the Education Bureau's reasons were compelling: "Insufficient student enrollment, inability to pay teachers' salaries, and high operating costs." The recommendation was to merge all 59 rural primary schools into the central primary schools in each town, converting the school buildings into village committee service centers. The document's data was detailed, its arguments rigorous, and its criticisms flawless. The deputy county head in charge of education signed "Agreed," as did the deputy county head in charge of finance. County Head Wu, who was fully responsible for government work, wrote "Proposed Approval, Submitted to Secretary Yang for Review" in the review column. Finally, it reached his desk as the secretary… Signed! The education department was relieved of its burden, the finance department breathed a sigh of relief, and the leadership team was united. If he didn't sign, these 59 village schools would be a huge hole, and he would have to find a way to fill it himself. Having come from the mountains, he knew how difficult rural life was, and how much harder it was for farmers. He knew very well that the county he was responsible for, with a registered population of over one million, was a huge hole! The mountains were barren, all the young and middle-aged people had gone out to work, leaving only the elderly behind; even the highway had only opened last year, not to mention the high-speed rail, which wouldn't be open until the year after next; development, investment attraction, construction... Money was needed everywhere. In order to develop the whole county, it was already unfair to the farmers! Now even the last "inner strength" of the countryside, the "village schools," were being ruthlessly eliminated. The last 59 village schools in the county! Not a single one left! The village schools in his memory were those with drafty blue brick walls. In winter, the cold wind would cut like knives into his back, and in summer, the gray tiles on the roof couldn't keep out the rain. The teacher could only use a porcelain basin to catch water by the podium, dripping incessantly. But that was the most reassuring place in his life. Because there, he heard the true saying that "education can change one's destiny." He believed it, and he came out. But now, he had to sign this document himself. Was he going to extinguish the last vestiges of hope for the countryside as well? No, he told himself: he couldn't sign. At that moment, his face suddenly contorted in agony. The pain came so suddenly that Yang Zhenhong was completely defenseless, even breathing was difficult. Pain pounded in his chest, his heart felt like it was being clenched tightly, his whole body being pulled apart by this violent force. His right hand instinctively pressed against his left chest, his nails digging into his shirt, as if he wanted to crush the aching heart inside and end this intense pain. What kept a sliver of clarity in his mind was his unwavering willpower. He struggled to reach out his left hand, trying to grab the teacup on the table. Instinctively, he wanted to drink some water to suppress the intense pain. Just as his fingertips were about to touch the cup, his hand suddenly froze. After less than a second of hesitation, his fingertips turned, and without a second, he reached for the pen. The pen was still there! He gripped the pen with all his might, pressing the nib against the paper. In the approval section, with unwavering resolve, he painstakingly wrote a crudely shaped "no." The pen stopped, and he collapsed! The teacup on the edge of the table fell to the floor with him. Xiao Chen, who was waiting in the small office outside, was huddled at his desk, organizing Yang Zhenhong's upcoming research schedule: "Draft contracts for attracting investment," "Solutions for long-standing petitions," "A list of rectification measures for production safety..." "A meeting tomorrow morning to discuss the expansion of the development zone," "A report on rural revitalization projects to the province the day after tomorrow," "The day after that..." Hearing the noise from inside, he froze. He cautiously looked up at the slightly ajar door, finding no movement inside. He hesitated for two seconds, then got up and gently pushed open the door. Xiao Chen's world collapsed! He saw Yang Zhenhong lying stiffly on the floor. "Secretary Yang...!" He rushed over, knelt on the ground, and reached out to help him up. The body was still warm to the touch. He quickly and gently straightened the body lying on the ground. He dared not use force, yet dared not use little. His arms were trembling, his whole body was trembling. "Secretary Yang! Wake up! Please wake up!" He cried, sobbing. Tears and snot streamed down his face, but he didn't bother to wipe them away. He remembered this spring, a city leader had also suffered a sudden heart attack. Unfortunately, he collapsed at home for half an hour and never woke up again. Examples of sudden heart attacks flashed through his mind, the images spinning faster and faster, making him dizzy. He gritted his teeth and jolted awake, quickly laying Yang Zhenhong flat, his hands overlapping as he pressed on his chest—one, two, three, four… He pressed desperately, again and again. His arms ached, his hands went numb, but he dared not stop. He kept calling out, "Secretary Yang!" "Don't sleep!" "Open your eyes and look at me!" Footsteps echoed in the corridor. Someone ran in and called an ambulance. The ambulance arrived quickly, and as the stretcher was being carried out, Xiao Chen refused to leave. He pressed tightly against Yang Zhenhong's chest, his voice trembling, "He won't die..." People frantically tried to pull him away. "He's a good official!" "This isn't his end!" No one answered him, no one spoke, their faces only filled with gloom and an unyielding reluctance. Finally, Yang Zhenhong was lifted into the ambulance, his fingertips white, his bent fingers still in a stiff, pen-holding posture. In his dazed mind, seven large, gilded characters suddenly appeared—"Universal Commodity Exchange." In the office, the document still lay open on the table. Water soaked the pages, the ink spreading. On the approval section, the crooked "No" was written very poorly. That "No" remained.

49. 349 崛 Rise of 1820 崛起1820 The Potatoes Are Ready土豆熟了Historical842k WordsCompleted Every rabbit has a dream of building a great nation. Starting from the desolate Ningguta, they go on to dominate the world and enter the interstellar age. The unlocking of the genetic lock leads the Yanhuang people to the legendary continent of Taiyuan. This is the story of how the protagonist, Song Xiao, leads the Yanhuang people from Earth into the stars, into the path of cultivation, and onward to a higher civilization. This is a historical and cultivation novel. If you don't like cultivation 64Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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50. 350 并 Unify the Han 并汉 Dreaming做梦中Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From the start, he wakes up lying in a coffin, then is reborn as the illegitimate grandson of a local Han Dynasty strongman, with the Eye of the Ice Mirror. “Let’s see how this young upstart turns the tide.” Watch how Dong Xian and his companions embark on a new journey and build a new world. 626Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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