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  1. 351 The Dragon Rules Liangzhou 龙驭凉州 Historical221k WordsCompleted Folks, let’s really dig into the tangled history of the three powers that held sway over Liangzhou, Ganzhou, and Shazhou in the northwest during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period: the Tanguts, the Six Valleys, and the Guiyi Army. This area was the choke point of the Silk Road. Whoever controlled Liangzhou, Ganzhou, and Shazhou held the lifeline of the northwest, so these three powers fought fiercely while also dealing with the central Chinese court and the surrounding big players. It wa 35Reads—Score114d adds
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  2. 352 Breaking the Deadlock: Another Path for Shu Han 破局:蜀汉的另一种可能 Historical386k WordsCompleted In the Three Kingdoms story we know, the Shu Han regime seems doomed by its disadvantages from the outset and its failures later on. The loss of Jingzhou and the defeat at Yiling were shackles that kept it firmly trapped in the land of Shu. But have you ever considered that, at the pivotal moment in 219 CE, Shu Han had another option? A strategic opportunity with enormous risks, but one that could have completely reshaped the Three Kingdoms if it succeeded? 9Reads—Score—14d adds
  3. 353 The Grassroots King of the Late Ming 明末草头王 Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The late Ming was a time of chaos, with endless natural disasters and man-made calamities. Rebels ran rampant at home, while the Jianzhou Jurchens threatened from beyond the borders. All under heaven suffered, and the lives of commoners were cheap as grass! In an age when a man with a gun could become king, Liu Yi, who had transmigrated into this world, declared: If I'm going to do it, I'll become the biggest warlord under heaven! The Ming has lost its throne, and all the world is scrambling to 36Reads8.8Score—14d adds
  4. 354 Great Ming: I Can Copy Strategic Resources! 大明:我能复制战略物资! Historical1.9M WordsOngoing In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the Manchus invade and the people suffer. Li Jian'an transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking soldier and lives in poverty. Ding! The Replication System has arrived! 100 sacks of grain! 100 suits of armor! 100 muskets! 100 cannons! Hahaha, Li Jian'an has struck it rich, wealthier than a nation! “You're just a junior officer, and you have your own cavalry?” “You're just a company commander, and you drove off the Tatars?” “You're just a battalion command 13.7kReads8.7Score1.1k14d adds
  5. 355 From the Three Kingdoms to the World 从三国走向世界 Historical151k WordsCompleted This is a different parallel world. In the fifth year of Jian'an, the blade that should have ended the life of Jiangdong's Little Conqueror unexpectedly became the wedge that ushered in a new age. Sun Ce, the hero who should have fallen, was reborn from a pool of blood. With extraordinary martial prowess and the support of Zhou Yu and others, he swept through the six commanderies of Jiangdong, subdued the great clans, recruited talented men, and planted the Sun family's banner firmly in this fer 12Reads—Score—14d adds
  6. 356 Zhao Gouzi's Struggles in Ancient Times 赵狗子的古代奋斗史 Historical2.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, Zhao Gouzi was born. The Ming was visibly in decline, while the world hurtled into the Age of Discovery, with wealth pouring in from across the seas. Zhao Gouzi lifted his chin and resolved to catch the last wave of the Age of Discovery, sending the peoples of Huaxia sailing across the seas to conquer new lands! 8.1kReads8.9Score67414d adds
  7. 357 I, Wu Zetian, Was Reborn as Wei Zifu! 我武则天,竟然重生成了卫子夫 Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted In the winter of the first year of the Shenlong era, eighty-two-year-old Wu Zetian died at Xianju Hall in Shangyang Palace, Luoyang. But when she opened her eyes, she had been reborn as Wei Zifu, Empress to Emperor Wu of the Western Han, and from the start found herself at the scene of Lady Gouyi giving birth. When the Emperor demanded that she look after Lady Gouyi, she shot back without hesitation: “Your Majesty, my phoenix seal governs rank and order, and the dignity of the imperial household 1.6kReads7.1Score10414d adds
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  8. 358 Great Ming: Escaping After Setting Myself on Fire 大明:从自焚出逃开始 Historical442k WordsCompleted [An alternate-history tale with no System. Watch the iron hooves of Great Ming conquer the four corners of the world!] Zhu Yunwen faked his death by fire to escape the imperial palace. He fled overseas, where he died in a storm at sea, and Ye Zhe, whose soul had transmigrated into his body, took his place. Leading the survivors, he would carve out new territory overseas. 106Reads6.9Score—14d adds
  9. 359 Awakening of the Soul: The Song of the Rift War 魂觉醒之裂合战歌 Historical163k WordsCompleted On the eighth day of the ninth month, in the autumn of the late Tang, chrysanthemums bloom and all other flowers wither. The setting sun drips blood, smoke from the beacon fires blots out the sky, and horses trample the cracked earth amid utter chaos. Everywhere, blades flash and refugees roam... A down-and-out young man with nowhere else to turn seeks refuge with a fellow townsman, hoping to make something of himself. Instead, he stumbles straight into his enemies' den and nearly loses his life 206Reads9.3Score—14d adds
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  10. 360 A Group Transmigrates to the Late Ming: Starting with a Drone Strike on the City Gate 群穿晚明,从无人机轰炸城门开始 Urban646k WordsOngoing After Chen Ke is laid off, he has no choice but to return to his hometown and start making online content about restoring his ancestral home. To his surprise, he discovers a family heirloom ring in the old house that can take him back to the late Ming dynasty. From that moment, Chen Ke's ambition to conquer the world in the late Ming begins. He recruits companions, boards a giant ship, and brings a vast range of modern production equipment and materials to build his own modern empire in the late 44Reads6.2Score—14d adds
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  11. 361 Sima the Old Rogue 司马老贼 Historical895k WordsCompleted He is the gravedigger of Cao Wei and the founder of Western Jin. He is the “old rogue Sima,” and the last winner of the Three Kingdoms. Centered on Sima Yi, this novel unfolds a sweeping panorama of the late Han and Three Kingdoms era. Witness how he treads carefully under the suspicion of three generations of powerful rulers: Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui; how he and Zhuge Liang wage an ultimate contest of will and national strength at Mount Qi and the Wei River; and how, in his twilight years, 496Reads9.3Score—14d adds
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  12. 362 I’m a Ming Imperial Clansman, Not a Bandit 我,大明宗室,不想当流贼 Historical1.2M WordsOngoing In the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, the splendor of “the Great Ming, whose dominion encompassed the seas and lands, surpassing the Three Dynasties and eclipsing Han and Tang, whose subjects filled all beneath the heavens...” had quietly faded away. The realm was in turmoil and the great edifice on the verge of collapse. Barbarians ran rampant, rebels wreaked havoc, natural and man-made disasters abounded, and the starving dead lay everywhere. Amidst the smoke of war that now blanketed the land, 38.2kReads8.7Score3k14d adds
  13. 363 Passing Myself Off as a Tang: Wowing the World and Aiding Zhenguan 冒姓大唐:技惊天下助贞观 Historical363k WordsOngoing Real historical events and figures are woven into the story, bringing to life the grandeur and pulse of the Zhenguan era. From papermaking, soapmaking, and composting to water-powered machinery and improved weapons, each step faithfully recreates the Tang dynasty's path of technological innovation. Watch a tech enthusiast use “frivolous tricks and gadgets” to spar with censors, charm generals, and match wits with famous ministers, bringing a refreshingly unconventional flair to the Zhenguan cour 1Reads—Score—14d adds
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  14. 364 Warring States: Jin's Desperate Counterattack to Reclaim Han, Zhao, and Wei 战国:晋国绝地反击,收复韩赵魏 Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [This novel is set against the historical backdrop of the Partition of Jin. Familiarity with this event will help you enjoy the story.] [Ancient Warring States setting + rival states vying for supremacy + the Hundred Schools of Thought + political maneuvering + battles of wit and courage + no System + no harem + not for beginners] After transmigrating to the early Warring States period, he becomes Ji Jiujiu, the last ruler of Jin. His rise begins with infiltrating the Mohists. He keeps a low pro 3.6kReads8.8Score29114d adds
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  15. 365 Dual Transmigration: My Villa Connects to the Ming Dynasty 双穿:我家别墅通大明 Historical748k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out, and I have no idea whether it'll go up later!] [Hongwu era] [Sweet romance] [One heroine] [Comedy] [Mutual transmigration] [Political intrigue] [The emperor's trusted confidant] [Imperial son-in-law of the Great Ming] [Absolutely handwritten, no AI] [Important notice: The "young lady" tag was clicked by mistake and can't be changed.] I'm Wang Buyào, a rich second-generation kid. I have three great loves in life: video games, staying home, and resisting marriage pressur 2.1kReads6.9Score10114d adds
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  16. 366 Great Qin: The Ruthless Chancellor, Whom the First Emperor Begs Not to Kill 大秦:最狠丞相,始皇求我别杀了 Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless + The Protagonist Is a Master Schemer + No Romance + Career-Focused Protagonist] After transmigrating into the Great Qin dynasty, Liu Bai rose straight to the position of Great Qin's Left Chancellor. From the start, he had seven thousand surrendered rebels buried alive. When he returned to Xianyang, everyone was sharpening their knives, ready to impeach the chancellor. Only then did they realize it was all just the beginning. “Your Majesty, Left Chancellor Liu Bai beat Zha 32.3kReads9.4Score3.8k14d adds
  17. 367 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 4.9kReads8.8Score35614d adds
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  18. 368 The Son of Heaven of Han 汉天子 Historical4.2M WordsCompleted At the end of the Western Han, Wang Mang usurps the throne and chaos engulfs the realm. A commoner draws his sword and strides into the turmoil. He devises strategies from afar and campaigns across ninety thousand li, his sword pointed at eight hundred feudal lords, daring them to defy him. He fights in every direction, sweeps away the warlords who have carved up the land, and brings the realm under control. He rules with benevolence and devotes himself to good governance, gathering every outsta 3.2kReads8.8Score37814d adds
  19. 369 Tales of the Han Dynasty: From Liu Bang to Liu Shan 汉朝那些事:从刘邦到刘禅 Historical394k WordsOngoing When talking about the Han Dynasty, it's impossible not to mention what an interesting and fascinating era it was. We people of later generations call ourselves “Han people,” and our ethnic group is known as the “Han Chinese.” These names are inseparable from the Han Dynasty. It can be said that the Han Dynasty not only established China's unified political order, but also shaped the cultural and ethnic identity of the Chinese people. This sense of identity took deep root in the hearts of the pe 7Reads—Score—14d adds
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  20. 370 Two Thousand Years of Life: I Light Soul Lamps for the Living 长生两千年:我为人间点魂灯 Historical268k WordsCompleted [Xuanhuan] + [history] + [slow-burn] + [legends] I am Meng Yuan, the last Langwei of the Qin Dynasty. Buried alive in the First Emperor's mausoleum as a remnant of the old regime, I swallowed the nine elixirs of immortality refined by Xu Fu as I lay on the brink of death. When I opened my eyes again, my comrades had become piles of bones, while my eternal life had only just begun. Through two thousand years of upheaval, I carried a soul lantern and walked in the shadows of history. The vengefu 1Reads—Score—14d adds
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  21. 371 Great Tang: Li Shimin Begs Me to Start a Rebellion 大唐:李世民求我造反 Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Ke transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. He plans to use his skills as a motivational speaker to brainwash a loyal crew and keep his head down as an unremarkable prince. But eight years after transmigrating, he discovers that he brought along an entire national strategic reserve warehouse. So Li Ke throws caution to the wind. If he’s going to be a prince, he might as well be one who fears nothing and lives as freely as he pleases! First, he starts a newspaper to build his rep 155.4kReads9.5Score16.6k14d adds
  22. 372 Liu Bowen: Tides of Fortune in the Imperial Court 刘伯温之宦海沉浮 Historical565k WordsCompleted Liu Bowen: Rising and Falling in the Sea of Officialdom abandons the magical realism commonly used in earlier works about Liu Bowen. Its main approach is realism, with touches of romanticism. Following the ups and downs of Liu Bowen’s official career, and set against the peasant uprisings led by Fang Guozhen, Xu Shouhui, Wu Chengqi, and others, it offers a many-sided portrait of the vibrant world of the late Yuan dynasty. It depicts both the contests of wits and political maneuvering among strat 167Reads—Score—14d adds
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  23. 373 The Ironclad Censor 铁律御史 Historical304k WordsCompleted The Great Cheng Dynasty rules the realm by iron law. The Censorate hangs over the court like a sword, and beneath the Xiezhi totem stand eight stern-faced censors. Shen Ye is the youngest among them, and the most “insane.” He begins by investigating a corruption case, exposing a smuggling network on the frontier, unaware that he has stepped into a vast web of political intrigue that has ensnared the court for twenty years. Chief Grand Secretary Lin Ruhai holds absolute power, imperial authority 1Reads—Score—14d adds
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  24. 374 Peach Garden Seals the Three Kingdoms 桃园定三国 Historical1.2M WordsCompleted This is the story of an ordinary modern person who, completely unprepared and for no apparent reason, transmigrates into the body of the young Jian Yong in the late Eastern Han. Armed with a little knowledge of Three Kingdoms history, he gets drunk and swears brotherhood with Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei in the Peach Garden. From then on, he joins them in striving to fulfill their vow: “To work together as one, rescue the distressed and aid the endangered; serve the nation above, and bring pe 533Reads—Score10114d adds
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  25. 375 1890: Starting the Great Voyage by Climbing the Tech Tree 1890从爬科技树开始大航海 Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [Slow burn, national industry, rural development, great-power rivalry, hard-hitting naval warfare] Tang Xiaoyi found himself in a parallel world where the Age of Discovery had reached the late nineteenth century. The technology, wealth, and rivalries accumulated by every nation were on the verge of a final tipping point, ready to erupt. “The introduction of steam engines as ship propulsion ushered in a new revolution in navigation.” “Shipping grew faster and faster. It took just dozens of hours 157Reads9.2Score—14d adds
  26. 376 The New Shun, 1644 新顺1644 Historical426k WordsOngoing [Peasant Rebel Army Perspective + Research-Oriented + No Golden Finger, No System] (Late Ming Dynasty, research-oriented, a people's history perspective, no System, and a somewhat slow start.) You can think of it as a prequel fanfic to New Shun 1730, or perhaps a sort of tribute. 3kReads8.3Score25614d adds
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  27. 377 The Invincible Ninth Prince from a Humble Family 寒门无敌九皇子 Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Special Forces soldier inhabits another body + alternate history + political intrigue + iron-fisted suppression With his pen, he can bring peace to the realm; on horseback, he can secure the land and command the world! He is the last pillar of Southern Chu, a god of war in the eyes of generals and a paragon to scholar 191Reads6.8Score—14d adds
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  28. 378 The Song Dynasty’s Powerful Magnates 大宋豪强 Historical228k WordsOngoing This is the story of a transmigrator! An ordinary middle-aged man transmigrates to the reign of Emperor Huizong of the Song dynasty, marries his “first love,” and leads the young men of his clan in studying hard and training in martial arts. He arms himself with knowledge, convinced that science and technology are the foremost productive forces! He makes soap, manufactures paper, takes the military examinations, trains elite troops, saves the emperor, and becomes a powerful local lord... He befr 38Reads—Score—14d adds
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  29. 379 I, Empress Hexi, Reborn and Done Saving the Ungrateful 朕,和熹女君,重生不扶白眼狼 Ancient Romance332k WordsOngoing At fifteen, Deng Sui entered the palace. At twenty-two, she was made empress, and at twenty-five, she ruled as regent. For sixteen years, Deng Sui safeguarded the Han empire, only to be sent to her death by the young emperor she had personally supported. Her entire family was purged, and her loyal confidants died tragic deaths, full of resentment. Reborn, she returned to the year of the selection. In this life, Deng Sui seeks only to defy fate and change her destiny: Protect the emperor, who is 884Reads—Score10014d adds
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  30. 380 Southern Ming, 1644: The Deposed Emperor Flees from the Start 南明1644:废帝开局就跑 Historical811k WordsOngoing [History + political intrigue + military + ensemble cast + not a power fantasy] In the ninth month of the seventeenth year of Chongzhen, I transmigrated into the deposed emperor Zhu Yousong. The countdown to the fall of the country had begun. The Jianlu were set on conquering all under heaven, while Nanjing still dreamed of “allying with the Later Jin to pacify the rebels”... Factional strife engulfed the court, and the Four Garrisons of Jiangbei held their troops for their own ends... No money, 407Reads—Score10514d adds
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  31. 381 Reborn as Chao Gaitian, I Make Hu Sanniang Lay Down Her Arms 魂穿晁天王,让扈三娘卸甲 Historical523k WordsOngoing My soul transmigrates into the world of Water Margin, where I become Chao Gai, the Heavenly King. Shi Xiu and Yang Xiong have just come to the mountain. I see through Song Jiang’s hypocrisy. Before I’m struck by a poisoned arrow, I must rebuild my Liangshan Marsh. How could a peerless heroine marry the Short Tiger? I’ll take that good fortune off your hands! I run into Zhao Fujin, Princess Maode, the most beautiful woman in the Great Song! Even this An can be negotiated into the harem. One hundr 1.1kReads—Score10014d adds
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  32. 382 The Southern Crossing: Farming and Warfare in the Southern Song 南渡耕战录:我在南宋搞基建 Historical302k WordsOngoing In the second year of the Jingkang era, the Northern Song fell and the land was shattered. The Southern Song was newly established, its position perilous. Chen Ji, a modern agricultural science PhD who transmigrates into Lin Yue, a young member of the imperial family fleeing south, joins forces with kindred spirit Zhan Ziyan to shoulder the mission of revitalizing Chinese civilization. Drawing on modern scientific knowledge, Lin Yue begins building infrastructure in a remote fishing village in —Reads—Score—14d adds
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  33. 383 The Great Ming Surveillance Court 大明道察院 Historical690k WordsOngoing [See the epic history of the Daoist sects in the early Ming through the eyes of a transmigrator] In the third year of Hongwu, the Hongwu Emperor established the mysterious Dao Investigation Bureau to rein in Daoist sorcerers who could turn the tide at will. There is no carefree Daoist life here, only the ironclad rule that “magic must be bounded by law, and the Dao restrained by regulations.” Even mighty cultivators who can fly through the skies and burrow through the earth must face execution i 3.3kReads9.3Score49214d adds
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  34. 384 Li Shizi of the Tang Dynasty: My Six Tycoon Darlings! 大唐兕子:我的六个神豪小囊君! Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing A woman who transmigrates into another world finds her way to a higher-dimensional acceptance of her own strength and weakness, maturity and immaturity, dignity and disarray amid the height of the Tang dynasty. In the first five volumes, she is intensely drawn to strength and despises foolishness, ashamed of her own imperfections. When her energy is high, she is the model of a refined, high-born lady: restrained, sensible, and keenly observant. When her energy is low, she becomes anxious, avoida 55Reads9.2Score—14d adds
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  35. 385 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 90.9kReads9.6Score12.1k14d adds
  36. 386 The Splendor of Bianjing in the Song Dynasty: Provoke Her, and the Storm Will Pass! 宋韵京华:惹她,山雨歇! Historical184k WordsCompleted 1. (Transmigration to Song history) (Ancient-style romance, infinite worlds) (Literary foundations and imaginative ideas) (One female lead, occasionally a full cast of men) (Funny and never long-winded). Best savored slowly, one little bite at a time. 2. The two male leads are really just a pair of grown-up brats whose delayed adolescence is still dragging on. Once their rebellious phases end and they stop making everything about themselves, their worldviews will emerge. 3. Each incident is ordi 19Reads8.2Score—14d adds
  37. 387 Raising the Song Dynasty to Greatness 扶摇大宋 Historical188k WordsOngoing After a final farewell on a rainy night, Cai Tiao leaped from the twenty-seventh floor. When he opened his eyes again, he had become Cai Tiao, the fifth young master of the Cai family in Bianjing, during the third year of Yuanfu in the Great Song. A soul from the modern age, reborn by the will of Heaven. He began his studies at three under the eminent Daoist Xu Zhichang, outshone the literary world with his poetry and calligraphy at five, and was hailed by the entire Daoist community as the "hei 32Reads—Score—14d adds
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  38. 388 The Biography of King Min of Qi 齐闵王传 Historical539k WordsCompleted The Warring States era was a time of upheaval. Under King Wei of Qi’s reforms, Qi grew steadily stronger. He appointed Zou Ji as chancellor and instituted the rule of law, welcomed criticism and advice, and brought political order to the state. He also strengthened the military and reorganized the army, improving its combat power. Qi’s strength continued to grow under the next two rulers, King Xuan and King Min. By King Min’s reign, Qi had reached its peak. Its territory was vast, its economy p —Reads—Score—14d adds
  39. 389 Chronicles of the Xuanhe Era 宣和风云录 Historical518k WordsOngoing Turmoil in the imperial palace, factional struggles among the officials. The Tanguts are divided, while the Jurchens watch like prowling tigers. A true man’s heart remains steel to the very end. Let me test my hand and mend the rift in the heavens. I’ll summon the Milky Way’s celestial waves and scour the northwest clean of the barbarians’ sands! The storm is raging. 51Reads—Score10714d adds
  40. 390 The Northern Song Dynasty’s Greatest Treacherous Chancellor 北宋第一奸相 Historical447k WordsOngoing After transmigrating as Cai Jing, I'm going to carry out a once-in-a-millennium reform with Wang Anshi! A modern history student transmigrates as Cai Jing. By the age of seven, people are already calling him a prodigy. Looking at the corrupt court on the brink of collapse, he silently clenches his fists. In this life, he'll stir up the winds of change from the shadows. Secretly amass wealth, recruit talented people, gather leverage... Ten years of planning, all waiting for the right moment. When 1Reads—Score—14d adds
  41. 391 Qin Qi: Raising Horses and Founding a Nation 秦启:牧马立国 Historical340k WordsCompleted An Early Qin Epic: Book One [Great Qin + Qin Feizi + Founder of Qin + First Lord of Qin] During the turbulent final years of the Western Zhou, Qin Feizi, raised on the grasslands of Longxi, saves King Xiao of Zhou from danger with his extraordinary skill at horse training and is granted fifty li of land in Qin. From then on, the young herdsman embarks on a thorny path of founding a state. He builds cities and settlements, unites the Zhou and Rong peoples, and lays the foundations of a kingdom am 53Reads—Score—14d adds
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  42. 392 Qin Li: Expanding the Realm Across Four Generations 秦立:四世开疆 Historical261k WordsCompleted Early Qin Epic: Part Two [Great Qin, Qin Zhong, Duke Zhuang of Qin, Duke Xiang of Qin, Duke Wen of Qin] In the late Western Zhou, the royal house was in decline and the Western Rong tribes ran rampant. On the war-torn frontier of Longxi, Feizi, a young man from the Ying clan, drew the attention of the Zhou court with his innate talent for taming horses. From breaking the wild horse Chasing Wind and using fire horses to smash through enemy lines and relieve the siege of Quanqiu, to presenting hor 20Reads—Score—14d adds
  43. 393 The Merchant Sage of a Great Nation: Fan Li 大国商圣:范蠡 Historical141k WordsCompleted Fan Li was a legendary figure whose story has endured for thousands of years. He rose from humble beginnings to become a senior minister and great general of the State of Yue. After Yue was conquered and its ruler humiliated, Fan Li drew on his unyielding resolve and far-reaching plans to help King Goujian revive the kingdom on the brink of ruin, defeat the State of Wu, which sought hegemony over the feudal lords, and achieve the astonishing feat of raising one state to greatness and bringing an 1.8kReads9.5Score47014d adds
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  44. 394 The Art of Imperial Politics: The Jiajing Era 帝王心术:嘉靖时代 Historical227k WordsCompleted This novel offers a profound look at Jiajing’s transformation from an energetic reformer into an emperor obsessed with Daoism. Daoist priests such as Shao Yuanjie and Tao Zhongwen used mysticism to manipulate his inner world; Yan Song and his son won favor with Daoist prayers and monopolized power for twenty years; Xu Jie bided his time before finally bringing down the treacherous ministers; and Hai Rui risked his life to submit a memorial condemning the ills of the age. Together, these vivid ch 1.2kReads6.9Score11414d adds
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  45. 395 My Given Name Is Zhang Haogu 学名张好古 Historical2.4M WordsOngoing In Jinan Prefecture, Shandong, there lived a wealthy man. The rich man had only one son, named Zhang Haogu. Though he couldn't read, he passed the imperial examinations and entered the Hanlin Academy. Somehow, he even became a princess's husband. He only wanted to survive in a time of chaos, but had no choice except to rack his brains and find a way to end the war quickly. Yet war was everywhere: struggle, life and death, country and family. A man should be full of fiery spirit, riding through b 71Reads—Score—14d adds
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  46. 396 The Rise of the Late Ming: A Reborn Man’s Celebration 明末崛起:重生者的狂欢 Historical3.8M WordsCompleted What should you do after arriving in the late Ming dynasty? The last unified feudal dynasty founded by the Han people was already nearing its end. Productivity was low, there was no industry, most people couldn't even read, and there was a severe imbalance between men and women. The only solution was to give the people land so they could eat their fill, then build schools where children could learn to read and do arithmetic. Next, establish a system that could be continuously improved, rebuild p 786Reads8.0Score10914d adds
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  47. 397 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 838Reads9.6Score—14d adds
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  48. 398 Tales from the End of the Ming 明末那些事 Historical1.3M WordsOngoing History is too ugly to examine closely. Look at it under a magnifying glass, like a beautiful woman, and everywhere your gaze falls, you’ll find ugliness and schemes… Did the Tianqi Emperor really drown? Was his name Hong Taiji or Huang Taiji? No, you’re all wrong. His name was Heihai… Was Cao Huachun loyal or treacherous? Is Xu Guangqi the man you think he is? … The Little Ice Age. The Great Ming stands at the end of its days, battered by wind and rain. Crises erupt, one after another, while ot 1.1kReads7.4Score—14d adds
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