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- 101 Unofficial History Isn't Necessarily False 野史未必假 [The full-cast audio edition is now available. Give it a listen!] From the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the Ming and Qing dynasties, discover the truth behind popular unofficial histories! This book examines 22 popular historical tales from China’s earliest dynasties through the Ming and Qing, using vivid reconstructions, close study of historical sources, and logical analysis to uncover the truth behind them. Was Qin Shi Huang’s biological father Lü Buwei? Did Emperor Taizong of Song m 26kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves
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A Little Chinese History Every Day 每天读点中国历史
Every Day, Read a Little Chinese History tells us that history is filled with the marks of hardship, recording the arduous steps taken by the nation. Looking back at history, Lu Xun saw people devouring one another; Bo Yang saw a vat of pickles. Some have seen the sediment of a poison, while others have seen a brilliant civilization, passed down through thousands of years, that inspires both pride and joy. Yet everything has two sides, and these views are all somewhat one-sided because they see
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Medical Prodigy: A Legend Rises in the Mountain Village 医学天才，山村崛起传奇
A genius who stood at the pinnacle of modern medicine was accidentally reborn as a fool in a remote mountain village. Armed with astonishing medical skills, he is nevertheless trapped amid poverty, ignorance, and a web of mysteries. This is the story of his rise, using his miraculous healing hands to transform a village, a city, and an entire nation, until he influences an era. It is also a journey to uncover the mystery of his original body’s origins and find redemption for himself.
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The Unrivaled Art 绝学无忧
Dear kindred spirits, hello! I am Mr. Qiankun. I wrote Peerless Wisdom Without Worry to promote the culture of China’s classical arts. I welcome all kindred spirits to follow my work. My book Peerless Wisdom Without Worry also carries on Chinese culture and creates classics of world civilization... My book Peerless Wisdom Without Worry also presents the ultimate wisdom for understanding every facet of life... My book Peerless Wisdom Without Worry is also a supreme work of wisdom that deciphers t
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- 105 The Great Path of Cultivation 修行大道 Hello, all those who are destined to cross paths with me! I am Mr. Qian Kun. I write The Way of Cultivation to promote the ancient cultivation culture of China. Those who feel a connection are welcome to follow along and cultivate together. 996Reads6.7Score130Shelves
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History That'll Make You Laugh 笑翻文史
A one-of-a-kind approach to telling stories about history and literature, a “Swiss Army knife” for broadening your knowledge and enriching your inner life. History itself is a master storyteller. Come on, let's listen to five thousand years of stories!
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The Wardrobe of History: Highlights of Ancient Chinese Clothing 历史的衣橱：中国古代服饰撷英
This is the opening volume in the Sorting History series. It selects a fragment of history and opens history’s wardrobe to tell the story of ancient Chinese clothing from the perspectives of politics, economics, society, aesthetics, and art. By exploring clothing, one of the four essentials of daily life, it presents history in an accessible way and traces China’s long culture of dress across five thousand years. Beginning with the details, the book is divided into two sections, institutions and
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The Star Lodges of the Mystic Gate 奇门星宿
This book takes an in-depth look at ancient Chinese star lore, using the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions as its framework. It examines each mansion's astronomical features, its significance in Qimen Dunjia, and its cultural meaning, enriched with a wealth of legends and case studies. Beginning with the Eastern mansions and continuing through the Southern mansions and beyond, it lifts the mysterious veil over the fusion of ancient astronomy and culture, revealing the wisdom of the ancients and the my
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Wu Zetian's Four Great Mystery Cases 武则天四大奇案
[Historical Mystery + Four Great Cases + Ancient-Era Deduction] From strange cases in the countryside to courtly intrigue, Di Renjie carefully unravels the truth at every turn. Newly appointed magistrate of Changping County, Di Renjie is immediately faced with a bizarre murder: a merchant from Huzhou is found mysteriously dead at an inn in Liulidun. The local headman, Hu De, abuses his power, but the identity of the real culprit raises even more questions. Disguised as an ordinary traveler, Di R
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- 110 The Culture of Ancient Chinese Rituals 古代礼制文化 Ritual is a distinctive cultural phenomenon in China and the primary form through which the political, economic, and cultural life of ancient Chinese society was passed down through the generations. Rulers and worthy ministers throughout history regarded ritual as an essential means of governing the country and bringing peace and order. From its origins to the formation of a mature system of rites, and through its transmission and evolution in later generations, ritual shaped the development of 55Reads8.9Score—Shelves
- 111 The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义 Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin 74Reads8.7Score—Shelves
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Red Star of the Tang Dynasty: The Dream of Communism 大唐红星：共产主义之梦
Red Star of the Tang Dynasty: A Dream of Communism
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- 113 1,000 Questions on Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代常识1000问 Drawing from the vast ocean of Chinese culture, 1,000 Questions About Ancient Chinese Customs carefully selects a thousand fascinating gems to explain basic knowledge of ancient China in a question-and-answer format. Its wealth of information and beautiful illustrations will make learning a delight as readers enter a world of knowledge. 1.3kReads9.0Score441Shelves
- 114 The Battle of Lake Changjin: The Turning Point of the Korean War 长津湖战役：朝鲜战争的拐点 Discover the true story of the Battle of Lake Changjin, a desperate clash of wills and faith. We salute the great soldiers. Those faces hidden beneath the ice, those who died under the bombs: they deserve to be remembered! More than seventy years ago, the Langlin Mountains were rugged and buried beneath heavy snow. The wind howled into people's ears, as loud as an exploding shell. Many lay in the snow. The charge sounded, but they could no longer move. Snowflakes settled on their eyelashes, and 737Reads9.4Score—Shelves
- 115 One Fun History Fact a Day: 500 Questions About Chinese History 每天一个历史趣味常识：有关中国历史的500个问题 One book to help you understand the past and present, and take pleasure in learning about the world. This is a witty, insightful collection that distills the essence of historical knowledge, combining learning, entertainment, and scholarship. With a rigorous, scientific approach, a fresh and distinctive format, and lively, accessible language, it recounts more than 500 curious tales and historical mysteries from China and offers incisive, penetrating analyses and explanations of the truths and q 51Reads9.0Score—Shelves
- 116 The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义 The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w 845Reads9.5Score107Shelves
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A Brief History of China 华夏史略
This is a sweeping historical account spanning thousands of years of Chinese civilization. From the dawn of civilization at Banquan in the age of the Yan and Huang emperors, to the foundations of ritual and music under the Xia, Shang, and Zhou; from the unified grandeur of the Qin and Han empires, to the flourishing splendor of the Tang and Song dynasties; from the expansion of the realm under the Yuan, Ming, and Qing, to the upheavals and transformations of modern times, we will trace the evolu
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Famous Figures in Ancient History 古代历史著名人物
Ancient Historical Figures is a richly researched and vividly written exploration of the brilliant stars of ancient Chinese history. With lively, nuanced prose and meticulous historical sources, the author brings to life the grandeur of figures such as Qin Shi Huang, with his extraordinary vision and ambition; Emperor Wu of Han, with his achievements in governance and war; and Zhuge Liang, with his far-reaching wisdom and strategy. Spanning the ages, the book unfolds a series of sweeping histori
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- 119 A History of Chinese Warfare: Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 中国战争史之春秋战国 [History + Military + Warfare + Strategy] On the battlefield, split-second decisions to kill or spare can determine a nation's fate. From Duke Huan of Qi's hegemony under the banner of “revering the king and repelling the barbarians,” to the rise of Qin's fierce army after Shang Yang's reforms; from the gleam of blades in the Wu-Yue conflict to the strategists' cunning schemes and verbal battles with scholars, every detail is steeped in the turmoil and bloodshed unique to the Spring and Autumn a 149Reads9.4Score—Shelves
- 120 The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史 The Secret History of the Four Great Beauties is a vivid, legendary novel about four famous beauties of ancient China: Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan, and Yang Guifei. Skillfully blending history and legend, fact and fiction, this work uses delicate prose and rich storytelling to reveal the important roles these four beauties played in their respective eras and the influence they had. During the Spring and Autumn period, Xi Shi used her beauty to beguile King Fuchai of Wu under a plan devised b 135Reads9.2Score—Shelves
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Online Shopping in the Cultivation World: I Became a Tycoon Selling Snacks 修仙界网购，我靠卖零食成首富
A xianxia story that turns conventions on their head, packed with absurd comedy, satisfying money-making, and a carefree rejection of grind culture. Before transmigrating, Lin Xiao was an operations director at a top Chinese e-commerce platform, working 996 hours. After 72 hours of nonstop overtime, she dropped dead and transmigrated into the lowest-ranking odd-job disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect. With five spiritual roots, she was a good-for-nothing who hadn’t even reached the first level of Q
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- 122 One Book Is All You Need to Read Chinese History 中国历史读这本就够了 Discover the truth of history through clear, accessible writing. A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese History is the magnum opus of the renowned historian Lü Simian. Organized chronologically, it covers politics, economics, culture, society, and much more. In this sweeping historical work, Lü Simian brings a series of vivid scenes to life with engaging prose and a rigorous historical perspective: from ancient legends of the world's creation to the gradual formation of ritual and musical civilization 52Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 123 The Truth the Japanese Army Tried to Hide: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru 被日军掩盖的真相：里斯本丸沉没事件 [Lisbon Maru, Japan, World War II, prisoners of war, shipwreck, war] The Truth Hidden by the Japanese Military: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru centers on a humanitarian disaster during World War II, bringing to light a chapter of history long buried. In October 1942, the Japanese cargo ship Lisbon Maru was carrying around 1,800 British prisoners of war from Hong Kong to Japan when it was torpedoed by an American submarine near the Zhoushan Islands. As the ship slowly sank, the Japanese military 71Reads9.2Score—Shelves
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A Treasury of Life Wisdom 人生智慧宝典
This is a lesson in wisdom that no one in Chinese education has dared to teach to this day. This is a guide that can make everyone around you an open book. This is a treasury of wisdom that emperors in ancient times were required to study, that modern-day bosses ought to study, and that has never been shared with outsiders.
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Divine Power: Crimson Art 神力赤术
Divine Power: Crimson Art
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- 126 The Legendary President 传奇的总统 The Legendary President 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 127 Moon Time 月球时间 At the dawn of the multiverse, a race capable of traveling through time clashed across the cosmos with organizations and forces that crossed the boundaries of space, seeking to rewrite or preserve the truth and logic of time! Yet amid the primordial vastness of the universe, only matter and dark matter endure through the ages. Everyone is but a tiny boat adrift in space and time. In one universe, they tried to change things, and a superpower awakened in turn. The journey from ordinary people to 18Reads8.5Score—Shelves
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Chinese History Through Coins 钱币里的中国史
Money is everywhere in our lives. How can we make more of it? Most people still don't understand. What is money? Where does it come from? How can money make more money? This book explores the wisdom of the Chinese people on finance and currency, tracing the fascinating history of money's birth, growth, and evolution, and unfolding before readers a stunning panorama of finance, economics, and history. In his books, history is the warp and literature the weft, bringing flesh and warmth to a subje
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- 129 Code Name: Arctic Fox 代号‘‘北极狐’’ Code Name: “Arctic Fox” —Reads—Score—Shelves
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A Complete Guide to Bazi 八字通晓
Eight Characters Made Clear is really just two names put together. Whose names are they? Tan Bazi, a man, and Jiang Tongxiao, a woman. At Tangfeng Cave, Guan Jixu and Fang Zhinan received the true teachings of Immortal Masters Xu and Guan, among others. They founded the Taihua East Peak School of Destiny Studies, enthroning as its patriarch and as deputy patriarch. From then on, Tangfeng Cave and Taihua East Peak became two important forums for destiny studies. The st
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The Mad Daoist Xiaofan’s Journey to Enlightenment in the Mortal World 癫道小凡的人尘悟道之行
Author He Gui Gu Shan Xi poured their heart and soul into this work, blending historical sources and imagination. They build bridges between fact and fiction, and paint in the space between what is and what is not. They strive to restore historical figures to their true character while drawing on personal experience to reimagine fictional characters in depth. The novel embraces the earnest pursuit of knowledge and the Dao, the benevolence of healing through medicine, the wisdom of feng shui, the
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- 132 The Domineering CEO's Special Love for a Divorced Woman 霸道总裁专宠离婚女 After Ai Xiaoling helped her husband build a successful business, he cheated on her. With nothing but her daughter, she left the marriage with no assets. In the pouring rain, she got into a car accident and met the godlike man Zhan Yizhi. The gears of their fates began to turn… 215Reads8.0Score—Shelves
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The Merchant Sage of a Great Nation: Fan Li 大国商圣：范蠡
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
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The Fool Became Sentient, and Now She Can Talk 傻子成精了，她会说话了
She was an idiot. To get rid of her, her mother paid five taels of silver to have her foisted on Cheng Feng's sister-in-law. How could Cheng Feng willingly marry an idiot? He already had someone he liked, and they had been together for many years. In the bitter cold of deep winter, when there wasn't enough food or warm clothing, the idiot managed to stay in Cheng Feng's home.
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- 135 After Transmigrating to the 1980s and Becoming a Substitute Bride, I Became the Army Officer's Most Beloved 穿越八零替嫁后我成了军官心尖宠 [Transmigration + Substitute Marriage + Military Marriage + Stepmom + Mutual First Love] (Fictional Military Marriage + Everyday Life as a Military Wife) Yang Niannian, a college student, was so furious after losing ten ranked matches in a row in Honor of Kings that she blacked out and transmigrated to the 1980s. The moment she opened her eyes, her mother was pressuring her to marry, sobbing and sniffling all over her. “Lu Shishen is a soldier with a secure government job. If you marry him, you’ 111.3kReads9.2Score14.6kShelves
- 136 EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score207.7kShelves
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The Tale of Scholar Ji 书生纪
[History + alternate world + fantasy + wuxia + court politics + the martial world + poetry + clever characters] [No transmigration] [No System] [No harem] What is the martial world? Some say it is the life of wine and women, wild and unrestrained, enjoyed by spoiled young masters; Some say it is gallant heroes roaming the land with swords, savoring every triumph and settling every score; Some say it is rival sects and a contest for supremacy among the martial world’s leaders; Some say it is acto
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History Through Geography (Three-Volume Series) 透过地理看历史系列（全三册）
China’s historical records are vast, and for history enthusiasts, reading their way through thousands of years of history is a monumental undertaking. This book shows us that no matter how dynasties rise and fall or how the tides of history shift, geography always plays a crucial role. Using geographical regions as its framework, the book presents a chronological account of history, offering clear and accessible explanations of how each region took shape and influenced historical development. It
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A Smooth Journey Through Wind and Rain 风雨调息一路顺
My name is Shuxin. It is the religious name my master gave me, and that master is none other than my grandfather. Whenever I say this name, I’m filled with warmth and memories. It is like a special key that unlocks the countless ties between me and my family. My family is a geomancy lineage with a long history. In our family’s heritage, the art of feng shui is like a surging river, running through the lives of every generation. With their deep understanding and masterful skill in feng shui, my a
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- 140 Ten Lectures on Historical Geography 历史地理学十讲 A classic work by Shi Nianhai, a giant of Chinese historical geography and one of the discipline's founders, this book is a definitive survey of the field, taking readers on a journey through the history of China's mountains and rivers. Peking University professor Xin Deyong has written a heartfelt preface in honor of his mentor. Written in an accessible, engaging style, it is ideal for anyone interested in learning about China's historical geography. Its sources are highly reliable, and it can —Reads8.6Score393Shelves
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Comeback: From the Bottom to the Top 逆袭：从低谷到巅峰
This book isn’t here to make you feel good. It’s here so that when you wake in the middle of the night, you’ll find you’re still alive and still able to move. Reading it won’t make you more successful. But you won’t lie to yourself anymore.
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- 142 The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to Face Reading in a Hemp Robe 麻衣相术爆笑详解版 The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to Face Reading is a book that explains the ancient art of physiognomy, The Art of Ma Yi, in a witty and humorous way. With a lighthearted style, it makes the once-mysterious principles of face reading vivid and entertaining, letting readers discover its secrets through laughter. The book not only offers detailed explanations of traditional techniques such as face and palm reading, but also incorporates practical tips for reading people in modern life and the workpl 56Reads—Score—Shelves
- 143 Stock Market God: Turning 50,000 into Enlightenment 股神：5万本金悟道 At thirty, Li Chenggang should have been settling down. But after a divorce crisis, he was also fired from his company for trading stocks during work hours. After taking a double blow to his love life and his livelihood, Li Chenggang decided to go all in. He made a decision that looked crazy to everyone else: he would trade stocks full-time! With his entire life savings of 50,000 yuan, he plunged into the stock market and began a legendary career. 61.8kReads9.2Score6kShelves
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Common Knowledge of Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识
Step into one book and understand thousands of years! Lift the veil on ancient culture. This concise introduction to the fundamentals of ancient Chinese culture was compiled under the direction of Professor Wang Li, together with a host of experts. In the more than fifty years since its first publication, it has undergone four major revisions. Even today, it remains one of the most important and comprehensive basic reference works for anyone seeking to understand the face of ancient Chinese cult
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The Clear-Headed Arc 清醒篇
Society and life are closely connected, but are you truly awake as you go through life in society? To be awake means to clearly examine and understand your own life. The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates once said: “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
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- 146 Little Ant 小蚂蚁 A little ant left home and followed the current downstream. After overcoming many hardships, it made its way back home, conquered its difficulties, and found the way back. At last, the little ant returned home. —Reads—Score—Shelves
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Cultivation Made Me Stupid 修仙修傻了
My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well!
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- 148 The Chessboard of the Martial World 江湖的象棋 A story of the chess world, martial arts, and the surging rebellions at the end of the Yuan dynasty. It explores the tricks of the jianghu and the psychology of those caught up in its schemes. Chinese chess took its established form during the Song dynasty and flourished in the Song and Yuan eras. This is another side of real life: Chinese chess among the common people and in the jianghu. —Reads—Score—Shelves
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The Empire in Decline: Zhu Yuanzhang's Triumphs and Failures 倒退的帝国：朱元璋的成与败
In 1368, forty-year-old Zhu Yuanzhang defeated the various peasant rebel armies, declared himself emperor in Yingtian Prefecture, and founded the last great empire ruled by the Han people. He also became the only true “peasant emperor” in Chinese history. As the Qing scholar Zhao Yi put it: “The founder of the Ming possessed within himself the qualities of a sage, a hero, and a bandit.” His ability to win people's hearts, his favorable treatment of intellectuals, his excellent grasp of the big
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- 150 The War Between Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Shicheng 朱元璋与张士诚之间的战争 The War Between Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Shicheng —Reads—Score—Shelves
