The Civil Officials Write, but Never Mock the People; The Generals Wield Swords, but Never Slay the Innocent 文臣执笔，不笑百姓；武将持剑，不斩苍生

1. 851 朱 Zhu Di: Fourth Uncle Wants the Imperial Armor Too 朱棣：四叔也想要帝皇铠甲 The Qi Yun I Keep Thinking About心心念念的齐云Historical250k WordsCompleted [System + Absurd Everyday Life] In the fifteenth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yingying, eldest grandson of the Ming Dynasty, fell gravely ill. Someone from later generations with the same name transmigrated into his body and was bound to the Doraemon System. Completing missions would earn him Doraemon’s gadgets. The imperial grandmother is gravely ill? Save her! A northern campaign? Watch me use the Anywhere Door! Uncle Xu, is your armor getting old? How about trying the Woodcutter’s Spring? Grandfather, 327Reads—Score102Shelves

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   These are beautiful!

2. 852 我 I Founded a Republic in the Late Ming, and It Was Broadcast on the Sky Screen 我在明末建立共和国被天幕直播 The Qi Yun I Keep Thinking About心心念念的齐云Historical604k WordsCompleted Sky screen + transmigration + overthrowing the feudal monarchy + a powerful female lead + livestreaming (after Chapter 159, the sky screen begins its historical countdowns) The early stages focus on wilderness survival, the middle stages see the red flag spread across the world, and the later stages rank the ten greatest emperors, bringing together different dynasties. Inspired by: The pen is yours, you write it Zhu Mingzhao, a modern female doctoral student, transmigrates to the end of the Ming 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
3. 853 李 Li Shimin and Zhu Yuanzhang Brawl Outside My House 李世民和朱元璋在我家门口互殴 Herring and Stinky Tofu鲱鱼臭豆腐Historical823k WordsCompleted A thousand years ago, Li Shimin and Zhu Yuanzhang both dreamed of a glimpse of the future. To find out why, they risked following the instructions that led them to the future. They arrived at the home of Lin Qingquan, a history student who graduated straight into unemployment. Seeing each other's dragon robes, Li Shimin and Zhu Yuanzhang both mistook the other for a traitor. After a fight, the two met the protagonist, Lin Qingquan. Through him, they learned about future history. Then they began 30.9kReads7.6Score3kShelves
4. 854 此 Chang'an of This World 此间长安 Gu Yanqing顾砚青Ancient Romance353k WordsOngoing A lifetime in a frail body, half a life among books. After an unexpected long sleep, he wakes in the Tang dynasty, during the Zhenguan era. Young Lin Chen has nothing to his name and a life as insignificant as a blade of grass. The moment he opens his eyes, he falls into a deadly predicament. In his previous life, he was confined to a sickbed, unable to live freely. In this life, even if he must walk through the mud, he will make every step shine. He will neither curry favor with the powerful no 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Those who live within history never realize they are creating it; history is created by those who write it later.

5. 855 我 I'm Just a Poetry Copyist, So How Did I Become the Richest Man? 我一抄诗的，怎么就成首富了 Strolling in the Cold Rainy Night冷雨夜中漫步Historical164k WordsOngoing [Alternate World + Farming + Lighthearted + No System + play the pig to eat the tiger] My name is Wang Yi'an, and I transmigrated to the Great Jing Dynasty. All I wanted was to lie flat and enjoy a comfortable life, with nothing to do but listen to music at the pleasure houses. But wait, the original owner was a poor scholar? His house is bare, and his pockets are even emptier than his face? Fine, I won't play nice. In this otherworldly dynasty, where literary culture flourishes but poetry is so 96Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I've found a niche time-travel novel where the protagonist rises to power by copying famous ancient poems. Updates are stable, so feel free to check it out if you're looking for something to read.

6. 856 群 Chronicles of Heroes and Chivalrous Shadows 群英侠影录 Golden-Feathered Eagle金羽雕Eastern Fantasy533k WordsOngoing A traditional wuxia novel steeped in history. It is a story of love and vengeance for family and country, of chivalrous heroes and young gallants in fine clothes riding spirited steeds. The novel creates a vast jianghu and an expansive world of martial arts. Its breadth of martial arts, number of schools, and cast of characters are among its defining features. Inspired by the narrative methods and writing styles of Liang Yusheng and Jin Yong, every word has been independently conceived and writt 1.5kReads—Score149Shelves

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   Excellent! A traditional martial arts novel with a profound historical weight and atmospheric depth. A young swordsman reshapes the passionate world of martial arts, where love and hate intertwine amidst the flames of war. The writing style is reminiscent of Jin Yong and Liang Yusheng! The entire work is written in an ancient style, demonstrating solid writing skills, a simple and fluent style, and rich vocabulary. Every word and sentence is meticulously crafted by the author, avoiding any AI creation! The work possesses deep cultural connotations and historical elements, making it a valuable collectible. Updated daily, adding new chapters to your reading list without disrupting your schedule! In the shattered Southern Song Dynasty, a young swordsman, under orders from his master, leaves his valley to protect the descendants of Yue Fei, uphold justice in the martial arts world, and outwit and outmaneuver a group of top-tier villains! The protagonist's martial arts are uniquely designed, and the fight scenes are exceptionally exciting. Witness how this young swordsman fights his way through the heavens! The love, hatred, and grudges of the martial arts world's heroes and heroines are all contained within the book! The work has a grand concept, rigorous logic, and no loopholes. The work's theme is grand, advocating the martial arts ideal of those who prioritize the well-being of all people and the spirit of chivalry for a world of universal harmony. The plot is exciting and fast-paced, with a slow-paced tone that gradually accelerates after the protagonist arrives in Jiangnan. The work is cleverly and seamlessly structured, employing a wide range of literary and artistic techniques on a macro level. The author consulted extensive historical materials from the Song and Jin dynasties, making it suitable for reading as a historical martial arts novel as well. It doesn't aim for a fast-paced first three chapters, but rather focuses on readability and depth, making it suitable for discerning martial arts novel enthusiasts.

7. 857 回 Back to the End of the Ming Dynasty as a World Leader 回到明末当球长 Dongpo Loves Eating Pufferfish东坡爱吃河豚Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Question: If you had a chance to go back to the Ming Dynasty, would you go? Answer: No. Question: Why not? Answer: I wouldn’t be able to use my phone or play games. No running water, no electricity, no internet. It’d be like going back to the dark ages. Only an idiot would go! Question: What if you got a System, too? Answer: What kind of System? Question: A trading System. You could use it to do business with people in the modern world, so you’d have everything you need. How about it? Answer: St 170Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Q: If I gave you a chance to go back to the Ming Dynasty, would you go? A: No. Q: Why? A: If I went, I wouldn't be able to use my phone, play games, there would be no water, no electricity, no internet. It would be like going back to the pre-liberation era overnight. Only a fool would go! Q: What if I gave you a system too? A: What system? Q: A trading system. With it, you could trade with modern people, and then you'd have everything. How about that? A: Still no. Q: Why? A: Even if I became Shen Wansan, richer than a country, wouldn't I still end up being slaughtered by Zhu Yuanzhang? Q: What if I could come back after going? A: I have to go! Hurry up, what are we waiting for! ... Li Chengyuan arrived in the Ming Dynasty as he wished, but after figuring out reality, he was dumbfounded. He was supposed to come to do business and make money, how did he become a rebel? This book is about saving the common people.

8. 858 大 The Tang Dynasty's Record of Demon Suppression 大唐镇妖录 The Mysterious Qiuchi神秘的秋迟Eastern Fantasy214k WordsOngoing [Great Tang] [Mystery] [Dual Transmigration] [Humor] [Thriller] One spell scribbled in ghost script, and master and disciple are both transported to another world. The master becomes a state preceptor with power over the imperial court, putting on an act of “otherworldly grace” every day while secretly panicking like crazy. The disciple becomes an unregistered nobody who starts off locked behind bars. He relies on street cons and a “fake manual” that suddenly starts working to fight for his life 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   🔥The Great Tang Dynasty🔥Suspense🔥A truly immersive experience of Tang Dynasty mysteries. Highly recommended by a 20-year veteran reader. I would call it a masterpiece among new books; it's bound to be a hit!🔥🔥🔥 Add it to your bookshelf and read it slowly. Go for it! [Masterpiece by Sparrow][Masterpiece by Sparrow]

9. 859 大 Great Qin: A Frail Strategist Is Bound to the Vixen System 大秦：病弱谋士她绑定了毒妇系统 Chu Jian Ci楚见辞Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Qin Dynasty + Infrastructure Building + Unifying the Six States + No Romance for the Female Lead + Character Growth + Farming + Political Intrigue + Unifying the Six States Zhao Jiuyuan transmigrates into the body of a baby girl and gets the worst possible start. Just as she is about to starve to death, Bai Qi finds her. But she has barely spent a few days living in his home when she witnesses him arguing with the King of Qin. After the king leaves, Fan Ju comes over to argue with him too. What 18.3kReads8.8Score4kShelves

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   The record details Zhao Jiuyuan's journey from now until 257 BC, the fiftieth year of King Zhaoxiang of Qin, a process of reincarnation.

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