Straightforward Historical Military Fiction 正常历史军事类

1. 301 飏 Yangcheng 飏城 Liu Jin刘瑾Historical200k WordsCompleted This is just one of countless stories from the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression: sacrifice, passion, fear, and moving moments fill every cell. In this era, even love seems to have been reduced to waiting... 69Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "The City of Journey" is a military-themed work set against the backdrop of World War II, depicting life during the war and the choices between family and country. Without a country, there is no home!

2. 302 我 I Am Qin Shi Huang, and Great Qin Shall Last Ten Thousand Years 我是秦始皇，大秦万年 Sky Wind, Sea Waves天风海涛Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [First-person historical fiction | No transmigration, no female lead] I united the Six Kingdoms, brought all under Heaven under one rule, built the Great Wall, and guarded the dragon veins of the Nine Provinces to defend my Great Qin and protect my realm. In the name of the First Emperor, I swear: As long as I live, I shall defend and expand our borders, pacify the four barbarians, and lay the foundations of Great Qin. Even in death, I shall become a dragon spirit to protect Huaxia, so that it m 235Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Become Qin Shi Huang? Experience the hardships of childhood as the first emperor of a unified China, the political intrigue and ruthlessness of adulthood, and the exhilarating revenge of conquering the six kingdoms! This book is the only one on the entire internet to be told from the first-person perspective of Qin Shi Huang/the official history of the Qin Dynasty. It's not a time-travel fantasy novel, offering a highly immersive reading experience! Search "Qin Shi Huang" or "Qin Dynasty" on Tomato Novels website, and "I Am Qin Shi Huang, Qin Dynasty Forever" will rank highly! Welcome to read, comment, and urge for updates! #QinShiHuang #QinDynasty #Tomato

3. 303 沃 Vast and Fertile Lands 沃野万疆 Taotie餮饕Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Our nation suffers in its hour of grief. The Japanese invaders are wolves and tigers, ravaging the Northeast; China faces ruin. The descendants of Yan and Huang must stand as the backbone of the nation, drive out the foreign oppressors, punish traitors at home, and take up arms to brave fire and water, defend our country, and reshape the world... 1Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 304 武 Martial Arts Across the World 武易天下 Xiang Ming相鸣Historical256k WordsOngoing Gu Yi, a modern college student, accidentally transmigrates to another world while livestreaming outdoors. He doesn't awaken a System or gain any special abilities; he just meets a mysterious old man. Should he lie flat, farm and hunt, and enjoy the peaceful life of a mountain village, or gallop off with sword in hand to win a lifetime of glory and riches? Gu Yi figures that since he's already here, he might as well make something of himself. Otherwise, he'd be letting his transmigrator status g —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Who would read a normal book like this? This kind of book shouldn't be on Tomato Bookstore; users aren't interested.

5. 305 一 Not a Single Japanese Soldier Gets Away 一个鬼子都不许留 User26182811用户26182811Historical2.1M WordsOngoing I woke up to find myself a “Japanese devil” on the battlefield of the War of Resistance. The transmigration of Fu Shuiheng, a military-industrial PhD, is a cold joke: dressed in a Japanese uniform, lying on the scorched earth of Shanxi in 1937. From using broken Japanese to save himself to trembling as he pulls the trigger for the first time; from being dismissed as a “madman with an education” to personally forming the “Blade” squad, a unit that strikes fear into the enemy, he throws himself in 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "Not a Single Japanese Soldier Can Be Left Alive": More ruthless than "Bright Sword," more thrilling than "Snow Leopard," this is an epic of the War of Resistance Against Japan that will leave you breathless and in tears. If you think war dramas only feature ridiculous scenes of "tearing apart Japanese soldiers with bare hands," if you think the story of the Eighth Route Army has been told to death—then you definitely haven't read this work yet. "Not a Single Japanese Soldier Can Be Left Alive," the title is straightforward to the point of being crude, but the content is profoundly chilling. It's not just an ordinary feel-good novel about the War of Resistance Against Japan, but a heroic scroll painted with blood and tears, a magnificent tragic song composed with life and faith. Today, I want to solemnly recommend episodes 48 to 51 of this work. These four episodes are the soul of the entire work. --- I. Three Brothers, Three Personalities, an Ultimate Question of "How to Survive" Fu Shuiheng, Fu Yihai, Fu Yihui—three brothers, three completely different personalities, forming the iron triangle of a legendary unit. The eldest brother, Fu Shuiheng, is a modern military engineering PhD who transmigrated to the present day. He has no cheat codes, no system to aid him, only a wealth of knowledge from the future and a burning desire to change history. Unlike traditional heroes, he is not impassioned; instead, he is taciturn, often seen alone, sketching blueprints and working on weapons. His words are often incomprehensible—"modularization," "surgical strike," "special operations"—but these unfamiliar terms ultimately become deadly weapons on the battlefield. The second brother, Fu Yihai, survived a labor camp in Fushun, carrying wounds that will never heal and a pain that will never be soothed. He is calm, restrained, and rational, like a cold stone. But in episode 48, "The Cry of the Hidden Line," this stone shatters—when he leads thirty-seven women and children to hide in a ravine, watching helplessly as Japanese soldiers walk past fifty meters away, a child is terrified and about to cry. The mother desperately covers the child's mouth, causing the child to suffocate and lose consciousness. After the Japanese leave, the child is revived, and the mother collapses to the ground. Fu Yihai turned his back, and the soldiers saw his shoulders trembling, but he made no sound—he didn't even dare to cry out. He was the only pillar of strength here, the reliance of thirty-seven lives. This scene was more heart-wrenching than any gunfight. It made you understand: the cruelest thing about war isn't facing the enemy's guns, but facing the tears of your own comrades, yet having to pretend you don't see them. The third brother, Fu Yihui, a top student from the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University, was sharp, confident, and radiating brilliance. He led twelve men to infiltrate a county town behind enemy lines, not causing major destruction, but specializing in killing traitors, blowing up power plants, and poisoning water sources. After each operation, he left a note: "Specializing in curing the Japanese collusion." His "surgical strikes" forced the Japanese to withdraw troops from the front lines, relieving the main force. Three brothers, three personalities, three fighting styles. But they shared a common name—"Mountain Blade Group," later upgraded to "Independent First Special Operations Brigade." Among them, there was the joy of reunion, the growing pains of adjustment, the fierce arguments, the tacit understanding, and ultimately, the trust to entrust life and death. This complex and genuine brotherhood is more moving than any melodramatic plot. --- II. The truth of war is not "tearing apart Japanese soldiers with bare hands," but "survival." What moved me most in these four episodes was their restoration of the truth of war. There were no cheat codes, no superpowers, no myths of one man taking on a hundred. What they showed was: --Sacrifice. 487 Men went to war, 329 returned, a loss of one-third. On the cliff face of Broken Soul Cliff, next to the fifty-eight names, one hundred and fifty-eight new names were carved. Behind each name was a soul that could never return home. --Choice. Fu Yihai made his mother cover his child's mouth, watching helplessly as the child suffocated and fell unconscious. He knew what he was doing, and he knew what it meant, but he had no other choice. This "no other choice" was more cruel than any enemy's gun. --Perseverance. Fu Yihui led twelve men, hiding and running in the enemy-occupied county town, every step a knife's edge. But they did not retreat, because they knew that every traitor they killed would relieve the main force of pressure. —Hope. Ma's son, Shitou (Stone), nearly died in his mother's hands but survived. Fu Yihai said, "Shitou, when you grow up, I'll teach you how to shoot." Shitou smiled, a smile like a ray of light illuminating the entire cave. The cruelest thing about war is that it forces mothers to smother their own children (even if it's just temporary suffocation); the greatest thing about war is that it allows these mothers to choose to live, and allows these children to still smile. At the end of episode 50, the three brothers stand on Broken Soul Cliff, looking at the newly carved 158 names. Fu Yihai said, "When I was in the labor camp, I counted every night before bed: Today I've lived another day, one day closer to revenge. Now I'm thinking about how to stop these names from increasing." Fu Shuiheng looked at the distant, continuous Taihang Mountains and said softly, "Then let's fight to the end. Fight until the last Japanese devil gets out of China." As the sun sets, the three figures stand side by side. Behind them lie countless names of those who sacrificed their lives; before them lies the ongoing war; and in their hearts, a vow was made to ensure not a single Japanese soldier would escape. This scene is enough to bring tears to anyone's eyes. --- III. Depth of Thought: Why Fight? For Whom? The most valuable aspect of these four episodes is that, beyond the tense battle scenes, a central theme runs throughout: Why fight? Fu Yihai's experience in the labor camp taught him the meaning of "survival is victory"; his literacy campaign made the soldiers understand the meaning of "a life lived should not be wasted"; his choice to protect the masses made everyone understand the meaning of "the deep bond between the army and the people." In episode 51, "Behind the Number," at the first Party Committee meeting of the Independent First Brigade, Fu Shuiheng proposed "three nos": no fixed base, no elaborate ceremonies, and no detachment from the masses. Fu Yihai added "three musts": to build a military school, to establish a soldiers' rights committee, and to conduct regular criticism and self-criticism. Fu Yihui presented a training syllabus, integrating modern special operations concepts into the training of the entire army. This episode, seemingly mundane, is actually the soul of the entire work. It tells you that a truly powerful army is not built on weapons, but on a system, ideology, and the unity of the people. When Fu Yihai says, "We are fighting a people's war, relying on the soldiers' desperate struggle. If the soldiers' rights are not protected, who will fight for you?" You suddenly understand: why did the Eighth Route Army win? Not because of the "supernatural powers" depicted in fantasy dramas, but because of this simple, heartfelt respect for the soldiers and love for the masses. --- IV. The Weight of History: Real Events, Real Emotions This work also has a rare merit: it respects history. The Fushun Labor Camp, the Hundred Regiments Offensive, Operation C... These real historical events and code names are cleverly integrated into the story, enhancing the work's weight. What you read is not just fictional characters and plots, but also that real history. In the preview for episode 52, the appearance of members of the Japanese Anti-War League leads the story to a deeper level of reflection: Are there good people among the Japanese? Should militarists and ordinary Japanese citizens be treated differently? Hatred and forgiveness, war and humanity, enemy and friend—these complex issues will unfold one by one in the subsequent story. --- V. Why you must read this? Because this is more than just a novel about the War of Resistance Against Japan. It is a novel about choices—in the face of life and death, do you choose to save yourself or protect others? It is a novel about sacrifice—when you know you are going to die, do you still have the courage to charge forward? It is a novel about hope—in the darkest moments, what sustains you to live? It is a novel about brotherhood—when you stand shoulder to shoulder, with countless fallen comrades behind you and the war still raging before you, can you still smile at each other? It is also a novel about humanity—in the crucible of war, people are forged into steel and burned to ashes. Those who survived and those who died left an indelible mark on this land. --- Finally, please allow me to extend an invitation to you with the ending of episode 50: "Behind them are countless names of sacrifice. Before them lies the war yet to end. And in their hearts—a vow to leave no Japanese soldier alive." Open this book, step into that era of war and chaos, and get to know the heroes who gave their lives for today. You will read the meaning of responsibility in Fu Yihai's silence; you will read the meaning of courage in Fu Yihui's sharpness; you will read the meaning of faith in Fu Shuiheng's perseverance. You will see those 216 names on the cliff face of Broken Soul Cliff, and you will remember: everything we have today was bought with their lives. So, please remember them. Please remember this work. Please remember: not a single Japanese soldier will be allowed to live. --- PS Episodes 48 to 51 are just the beginning of the "Mountain Blade Cluster" story. Even more exciting plot twists are yet to come: the joining of the Japanese Anti-War League, the creation of the "Taihang No. 1" Rifle, the life-or-death battle with the Kwantung Army's "Snow Wolf" special forces, and Yamamoto Ichiki's ultimate fate... Each episode is more thrilling than the last, each more breathtaking than the last. Now, starting from episode 48, step into this world that will leave you both thrilled and moved to tears.

6. 306 此 This Blade Is Named Lu 此刀姓陆 Feng Chen Mozi风尘莫子Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Lu, a surgeon, worked himself to death in the operating room. He was practicing with a scalpel in his dream, but when he woke up, he had cut off Gao Yanei's little worm. From the start, being in Bianjing put him in a no-win situation. He longed to flee to Cangzhou, only to sever ties with Lin Chong. Joining Liangshan was out of the question... Let's see how this junior military surgeon manages to get by. Sometimes shameless, sometimes righteous, sometimes cunning, what heights will he reach in t 318Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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   Lu Qian, the young military doctor who was still wielding a scalpel in his dream, was doomed. He woke up covered in blood and found himself transformed into Lu Qian, the warlord. He started by cutting up Gao Yanei's genitals, a dead end. But with a swift stroke, he turned the tables and embarked on a long journey with Lin Chong's wife to find Lin Chong. When they finally found him, they broke off their friendship, another dead end. Watch how Lu Qian plays the villain, acts, is charming, and has foreseen everything, living a brilliant life. [Laugh][Think][Send a heart]

7. 307 回 Returning to Ancient Times to Expand the Realm 回到古代开疆扩土 Walking on Ice with Ink冰上墨行Historical504k WordsCompleted History + farming + transmigration + military + technological disparity, no System Ancient warfare. This is a terribly written mess of a novel, awkward to write and even more awkward to read. Ye Chen, a top student at an agricultural university, is struck by lightning and transmigrates to ancient times. He improves tools and crops. He uses his advantages to help villagers improve their lives. He applies military strategy in practical ways, continually advancing technology and productivity. He qu 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A time-travel fantasy story set in an alternate history, featuring cold weapons. The plot revolves around farming, military training, and fighting against foreign invaders. It's full of strategic brilliance, employing both conventional and unconventional tactics. The game includes luring the enemy deep into your territory, launching a surprise attack while they're crossing the river, using straw men to borrow arrows, and employing alliances and counter-alliances. Definitely worth watching.

8. 308 明 Late Ming: I Cleave Chongzhen with My Blade 明末：刀劈崇祯 Admiral Cao Jiang提督操江Historical756k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Tianqi era of the Ming dynasty, a transmigrator born into a family of loyal ministers rises amid chaos and turns the tide when all seems lost. Then he personally brings down this rotten dynasty, corrupt to its very roots. 539Reads8.0Score—Shelves
9. 309 三 Three Kingdoms: The Han Dynasty Rises Again in Liangzhou 三国之大汉再起西凉 Mulin Shanbao霂霖山宝Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Power Struggles, Strategy, Development, Alternate History] From a down-and-out scholar to the King of Xiliang! The end of the Han dynasty, the Three Kingdoms era. Liu Mu, a poor young man from a declining branch of the Han imperial clan, earns his living writing letters for people on the street. He buys an official post, digs up ancient tombs to raise funds for his army, and builds a covert guard force. He recruits renowned strategists Li Ru, Jia Xu, Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu, and Chen Gong to manage 842Reads—Score—Shelves

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   At the end of the Han Dynasty, Liu Mu, a poor young man from a fallen Han imperial family who made a living writing letters on the street, bought official positions, seized military power and trained troops, dug up ancient tombs to raise military funds, formed a secret guard, and fought against the Southern and Northern Xiongnu. The King of Xiliang led the Xiliang Iron Cavalry to sweep across the world in the former territory of the Qin Dynasty!

10. 310 日 Japan's Warring States: The Ambitions of the Man Who Would Rule the World 日本战国：天下人的野望 Lan Bingche岚冰澈Historical278k WordsOngoing Reborn after death, he transmigrated to Japan’s Sengoku era, right at the time of the Incident at Honnoji. The Sixth Heaven’s Demon King, Oda Nobunaga, was destined to die. Japan, on the verge of unification, would once again fall into a patchwork of warring powers. As the saying goes, heroes are made by their times, and heroes also emerge from their times. Now, the times belong to me. The ambition to rewrite the history of Sengoku Japan and rise to the pinnacle of power as the ruler of the real 169Reads—Score102Shelves

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    History, military strategy, political maneuvering, tactics, politics, intellectual battles, decisive and ruthless tactics, meticulous planning, and absolutely no sentimentality.

11. 311 晋 The Spirit of Jin and the Charm of Qin 晋风秦韵 Ning Wenying宁文英Historical263k WordsOngoing War of Resistance spy thriller! Patriotic passion! A story of love and hatred spanning three generations of Chinese and Japanese people! In southern Jin, a prominent nationalist family lost six lives. Only one branch of the family survived, in Shaanxi. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Jin Feng Qin Yun" is a time-travel novel with military themes, homestays, and a strong sense of national sentiment.

12. 312 雪 The Snow Wolf's Mission 雪狼的使命 Xiaomi Ten-Step Rifle小米十步枪Urban820k WordsCompleted The snow wolf embodies teamwork, innovation, and tenacious determination. Though an individual wolf is no match for a lion or tiger, a pack is powerful enough to make any animal keep its distance. Once wolves choose a target, they attack together, coordinating seamlessly. The snow wolf is an apex predator, a symbol of courage, independence, and outstanding hunting skills. Its harsh habitat has given it incredible resilience. Whether facing brutal conditions or powerful prey, it always thinks cal 896Reads7.2Score117Shelves

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    The spy thriller "Snow Wolf's Mission" is an exciting anti-Japanese spy story. He was a warlord, a Nationalist officer, a teacher, and the leader of an assassin organization. In the end, he led his brothers to the Communist Party. All his experiences had only one purpose: to resist foreign invasion and eliminate traitors in the country.

13. 313 雍 Yongzheng's Secret Blade 雍正暗刃 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Mystery231k WordsCompleted Political intrigue + Assassination + Romance + Court drama. The Blood-Drop Earring, the most ruthless and secretive assassination unit in Yongzheng's Imperial Bodyguard Office, strikes fear into all who hear its name. Chen Ying, its sharpest hidden blade, is ordered to slaughter a loyal minister's entire household. But he discovers that his victims are not rebels: they are a lone official who knows the royal family's deepest secrets. The dying man's question, “Who will silence you when your turn 340Reads—Score104Shelves

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    Political intrigue, assassination, romance, and palace intrigue—the "Flying Guillotine," the most ruthless and secretive assassination organization within Emperor Yongzheng's "Special Operations Group," was a name that struck fear into the hearts of all… [Sad][Sad]

14. 314 智 The Last Scion of the Zhi Clan: Everyone in My Warring States Era Is Evil 智氏遗孤：我的战国全员恶人 More or Less Me我差不多Historical521k WordsOngoing Jinyang City fell, and a century of glory for the Zhi clan was wiped out overnight. Zhi Yuan fled west to Qin, carrying the mysterious infant girl A Yan, who bore the power of “recursion.” But he was drawn into a life-or-death war between Qin and the ancient evil known as the “Darkborn.” The brilliant Zhi Wenshu concealed her identity in Qi, stirring up a storm at the Jixia Academy. With the world as her chessboard, she laid a web of secrets aimed at the Three Jin states. The fierce warrior Zhi 2Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    I recommend giving it a try; it's packed with historical depth.

15. 315 护 The Protector of the Nation 护国天王 Xiaomi Ten-Step Rifle小米十步枪Urban1.9M WordsCompleted After six years on the battlefield, I was made a lord and granted a title. Now I’ve returned home in glory and come back to the city. To the enemies who harmed and betrayed me, and to those who bullied my wife and daughter: just wait. You’ll all tremble beneath my feet! The novel’s martial cultivation ranks are: Noble, King, Emperor, God, Divine Emperor, Divine Venerable, Divine Lord, Creator God, Progenitor, Eternal God, Custom God, and Unknown. Each rank has three stages: early, middle, and la 61Reads7.7Score119Shelves
16. 316 南 A Complete Record of the Nanjing Massacre 南京大屠杀全纪录 Sun Zhaiwei孙宅巍Historical239k WordsCompleted The book The Nanjing Massacre recounts the Defense of Nanjing and the Nanjing Massacre, which took place at the beginning of the War of Resistance Against Japan. The events drew worldwide attention: one for the defense of the capital, the other for the slaughter of 300,000 of our compatriots. Countless Chinese soldiers gave their lives in the battle to defend the capital. Their noble patriotism is an honor to all Chinese soldiers and the people. The horrific Nanjing Massacre was a profound humil —Reads8.4Score—Shelves
17. 317 曹 Cao Song: Cao Cao Arrives in the Great Song and Talks Fall Apart with the Jin Dynasty! 曹宋：曹操穿大宋，和金朝谈崩了！ Get Rich, Forest!暴富啊森林Historical906k WordsCompleted In the first year of the Jingkang era, Cao Cao transmigrates into the body of Zhao Huan, Emperor Huizong of Song, the last doomed ruler of the Northern Song? The Jin envoys demand that Cao Cao submit a surrender document, call them father, and sue for peace. Court officials collude with the Jin to kill him. He has not a single capable minister at his side, and his younger brother Zhao Gou is preparing to seize power and rebel? With a catastrophic start, how will Cao Cao launch a new Wei dynasty? 101Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A severely underrated gem of a book; Cao Xueqin cured the Song Dynasty's spinelessness.

18. 318 三 A Complete Record of the Three Great Campaigns 三大战役全记录 Wen Chaoli文朝利Historical225k WordsCompleted War has been a constant theme throughout human history. In every era and every country, it takes on a form unlike any seen before. The brief year from September 1948 to September 1949 was undoubtedly the period of most dramatic change on Chinese soil in more than a century. Victory in the three major campaigns of Liaoshen, Huaihai, and Pingjin destroyed the main forces on which the Kuomintang depended to maintain its rule, completely changing the country's course. In this war, the fates of great 3.7kReads9.6Score628Shelves
19. 319 民 Tales of the Republic 民国往事 Sasha萨沙Historical124k WordsCompleted How did Zhang Zuolin rise from an obscure bandit to a powerful warlord in the Northeast, and what kind of vile conspiracy lay behind the explosion at Huanggutun? What was the life story of Wu Peifu, who rose from a village-school scholar to a leading Zhili general, won fame on the battlefield, and established himself in Luoyang, and why did he end up abandoned by his allies during the Zhili-Fengtian Wars? Just how dashing was Cai E, the great general who defended the republic? Was his story with 135Reads8.6Score111Shelves

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    "Tales of the Republic of China" is a masterpiece that tells the history of the Republic of China in an accessible and engaging way. Author Sasha uses concise and fluent language, accompanied by beautiful illustrations, to take readers on a journey through time, allowing them to experience that splendid era. From Zhang Zuolin's dramatic rise to power to Wu Peifu's path to becoming a leading general in the Zhili clique, and the legendary story of Cai E and Xiao Fengxian, the book not only showcases the brilliance of figures from the Republic of China but also reflects the social changes of that era. This is a popular history book suitable for a broad audience, allowing readers to learn about the past of the Republic of China in a relaxed and enjoyable reading experience.

20. 320 乱 The World in Chaos: Biographies of Heroes from the Late Luan Dynasty 乱世天下：栾末英雄列传 Clouds and Water Are Ink云水皆墨Historical365k WordsOngoing [Traditional style + ensemble cast + alternate history + war + power struggle] His benefactor, the great general, died for his country by taking his own life. Little Wuzi witnessed it but was powerless to change the outcome. Even after death, his lingering soul could not bear to fade away. By a stroke of fate, he traveled back a hundred years. The long sweep of history unfolded before his eyes like a scroll: The great clans were arrogant and domineering. How could their power be confined to one 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The rise and fall of dynasties are not determined by the imperial court, nor by the outcome of battles. In this chaotic world, who will ultimately achieve their long-cherished ambitions?

21. 321 大 The Great Tang's Ode: Saving the World and Bringing Peace to the People 大唐赋之济世安民 Lazy Hut Scholar懒庐书生Historical153k WordsCompleted This novel tells the sweeping, legendary story of Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang! Most of it is based on real history, though I've added some artistic touches and a few personal insights. I wrote this book because I like an actor. I hope that one day I can see him wearing a ceremonial robe embroidered with the twelve imperial symbols. He would look absolutely wonderful! 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can check out these two books; they're purely historical texts.

22. 322 每 A Little Chinese History Every Day 每天读点中国历史 Robin罗宾Historical416k WordsCompleted 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 30Reads9.4Score—Shelves
23. 323 昭 Crown Prince Zhaoming 昭明太子 Lazy Hut Scholar懒庐书生Historical56k WordsCompleted A historical biographical novel centered on Crown Prince Xiao Tong of the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Blending court intrigue, the smoke of war, the bond between father and son, and literary ideals, it breathes vivid life into the framework of historical fact and captures both the warmth and the tragedy of a crown prince who seemed perfect in every way. 5Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 324 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is an Eastern version of "Game of Thrones" that is entirely fictional and features no time travel or system. It constructs a complete world view, with distinct characters, a tight and fast-paced plot, and a very delicate portrayal of human nature and the human heart.

25. 325 中 A Complete Guide to Chinese and World History: A Must-Have for Every Chinese Household 中国历史世界历史一本通 (中国家庭必备书) Editorial Board of Chinese and World History in One Volume《中国历史・世界历史一本通》编委会Historical808k WordsCompleted The renowned British historian Arnold Toynbee once said, “If a person can immerse themselves in an understanding of history, they will surely gain true knowledge, because the lessons of history are the richest treasury of wisdom.” Learning about Chinese and world history in a short time and gaining an understanding of the world as a whole has been the dream and pursuit of many people throughout the ages. If you want to understand history, you must first acquire the necessary historical knowledge 399Reads9.2Score127Shelves
26. 326 墨 The Ink Moon Halberd: Love and Revenge in the Western Regions 墨月戟：西域情仇 White Rice Dumpling白水粽Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No AI, entirely written by hand; court intrigue and an ensemble cast, with a traditional plot-driven narrative] [Subtle emotions, sweeping warfare, vivid characters] Beyond Yumen Pass lie the great desert and the Tianshan Mountains. With half Han heritage and half Hu blood, he was born amid the flames of a chaotic age, as the Han and the Xiongnu fought over the Western Regions. In a dreamlike lifetime, he saved the Cheshi princess and uncovered the fated bond between them as husband and wife in 163Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [A political drama with a grand scope, not a wish-fulfillment story, already completed] The hardships of the weak overcoming the strong, the entanglements of past and present lives, leaving behind a slightly regretful ending—how could a small country on the Silk Road resist the iron hooves of the Xiongnu without political intrigue and without the power of the Han Dynasty?

27. 327 中 1,000 Questions About Chinese History 中国历史1000问 Fish in the Water水中鱼Historical394k WordsCompleted Descendants of Yan and Huang, let us open the pages of history, brush away the dust of time, and seek the historic footprints of our founding ancestors as they forged a path for the Chinese nation to survive and thrive! Arranged chronologically, this book begins with prehistoric civilizations in ancient times and continues through the end of 2010. It covers a longer span of time than any comparable book, which is its first distinguishing feature. Second, like other books of its kind, it selects 56kReads9.6Score2.7kShelves
28. 328 亮 Bright Sword in the Siheyuan: A Reborn Soldier King Marries a Widow 亮剑四合院：兵王重生娶了个寡妇 Lie Flat Uncle Thirty-Five躺平大叔三十五Urban279k WordsCompleted Elite soldier Huang Siguang’s family tomb must have had smoke rising from it, because he is reborn in the wartime years of the Great Xia. This time, he won’t be a spoiled playboy. He’ll court Widow Pan, fall in love, and take a few Japanese soldiers out along the way. Before he knows it, the once-declining Huang family is on the rise again! 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Please point out any shortcomings in my writing; this is just normal military writing.

29. 329 民 The Gentleman of the Republic 民国的先生 Starry Words星星语话Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The plot is reasonable, with no System. An ordinary person transmigrates to the Republican era. I hope readers can find a touch of Republican-era charm here. The narration is grounded, with no exaggeration whatsoever… 6.5kReads8.6Score371Shelves

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    Stop looking for a "solution" to your reading slump! This online novel is your "standard answer"! Its brilliance is boundless, always exceeding your imagination, even more reliable than "sin²x + cos²x = 1", and will absolutely immerse you in it.

30. 330 天 The World Is Falling Apart: Escape from Tumu Fortress and Flee for My Life! 天崩：逃出土木堡，亡命狼居胥！ Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical450k WordsOngoing [Survival of the Fittest] [No System] [Political Intrigue] He transmigrates into Zhu Qizhen. He is emperor for just one day, before being forced to flee into the snowy north. The Battle of Tumu is riddled with unanswered questions. First, he has to stay alive. Only then can he think about anything else... 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Without a system, ignorant of history, he transmigrated to the present day, during the Tumu Crisis, and assassinated Wang Zhen. He reigned as emperor for only a day, sending his double south only to be captured, while he led three thousand remaining soldiers north, facing hunger and cold. Snowfields, blizzards, starvation, wolf packs… No cheat codes, only the struggle for survival. Meanwhile, Zhu Qiyu in the capital, watching the empty treasury, defended the borders with Yu Qian. Two parallel storylines, one overt, one covert. This is the Ming Dynasty's toughest bone, its coldest blade.

31. 331 谋 Scheming in the Three Kingdoms 谋算三国 Arrow Rain, Plum Fragrance箭雨梅香Historical358k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue] + [Passionate Action] + [No System] In a chaotic age, the world is a game of chess, and every move hides a blade! The battlefield runs red with blood while schemes churn behind the scenes. From within the command tent, strategies unfold, and with a laugh, enemy ships are reduced to ashes. The highest form of warfare is to defeat an enemy through strategy, without spilling blood. But if anyone dares defy me, I’ll leave them strewn across the land, with rivers of blood flowing 1.1kReads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This historical novel, full of high-IQ intrigue and power struggles, is absolutely divine; I give it a 9.9 Out of 10.

32. 332 人 In Southern Ming, Beating the Qing Emperor Kangxi 人在南明，搓打康麻子 I Am Not Xuande孤不是玄德Historical6.1M WordsOngoing At the end of the Southern Ming, the last dynasty of Han Chinese rule, the Yongli Emperor fled west to Burma. The dynasty was doomed from the start. After transmigrating as a member of the imperial clan, the protagonist forms marriage alliances with warlords, outwits powerful ministers, schemes and deceives, seizes military command, and trains his troops to the limit. In the final showdown between the Ming and Qing, he turns the tide, slaughters Wu Sangui, drives the Shunzhi Emperor to his death 1.6kReads8.1Score100Shelves

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    Try this one! A historical novel set in the late Ming Dynasty, focusing on the most ruthless and incorruptible period of the Southern Ming! No system, no brainwashing, just pure intelligence—a high-quality, authentic military history novel! The protagonist transmigrates to the late Southern Ming Dynasty, with only a month left before the country's fall. A hundred thousand Manchu troops are on the outskirts of Yunnan—a hellish start! He forcibly marries a princess, forms alliances with warlords, feigns weakness to powerful ministers, seizes military power through deception, and trains his troops relentlessly! In western Yunnan, he joins forces with Li Dingguo to annihilate Wu Sangui, builds a Jingguan (a mound of corpses), and amasses a massive army and equipment! From then on, he embarks on the path of a regent emperor, extending the Ming Dynasty's fortunes for another 500 years! The protagonist is decisive, ruthless, and cunning—a high-quality historical novel filled with political intrigue, military strategy, and palace intrigue! Worth reading twice!

33. 333 麒 The Qilin's Lament 麒麟悲歌 Shattering the Rainbow Skirt惊破霓裳Two Male Leads582k WordsCompleted This book has been retitled A Night in the Emperor’s Service, Yet Never Bending: Turning the Tide. It is the first book in the Han Zigao series. With a turn of the hand, they summoned clouds; with another, they brought rain. Quietly, they changed the dynasty’s surname, trampled through the flames of a chaotic age, and ushered in a flourishing era. The handsome, dashing general of old became the emperor who ruled the realm; the poor, lowly youth of old became a general commanding mighty armies. H 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From the Hou Jing Rebellion to the ascension of Emperor Wen of Chen

34. 334 归 The Soul of Tang Returns to the Righteous Cause 归义唐魂 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.0M WordsCompleted To the west, he allied with his uncle’s Yutian Kingdom; to the east, he reclaimed eleven prefectures of Helong. He drove the Uyghurs north and secured the Tianshan Mountains; looking south toward Chang’an, he reclaimed the old frontiers. Gunpowder shattered the Tibetan ranks; iron cavalry trampled the Khitan camps. The Three Stars Banner swept across Youzhou and Yunzhou, and the Han realm’s sky was opened anew beneath the sun and moon. 1.6kReads—Score144Shelves

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    My ideal niche historical literature

35. 335 天 The Heavenly Kingdom: The Rise of an Imperial Dynasty 天国王朝：帝朝崛起 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.6M WordsCompleted This is the legendary life of God's agent, entrusted with shepherding His flock! From a modern transmigrator to a medieval infant, he relied on the Mount & Blade System and his own strategic brilliance to break free from constraints, defend the Holy City, establish an empire, and change the course of history for both the Crusaders and the Islamic world. (Early game: using Mount & Blade to break through; mid-game: political scheming; late game: cyberpunk space opera) 79Reads—Score106Shelves
36. 336 逼 You’re Forcing Me to the Countryside? This Scientist’s Wife Will Empty Your Whole House 逼我下乡？科研军嫂搬空你全家 Huihui Cat茴茴猫Modern Romance7.6M WordsOngoing [Military Marriage + Period Setting + Powerful Lead + Face-Slapping + One-on-One Romance] Xia Li, a powerful wielder of both thunder and space abilities, had just come through the apocalypse. She became the founding general entrusted with the New World's Omniscient Eye System, ready to enjoy a quiet retirement. She only took a short nap, but transmigrated instead. After transmigrating, she faced two choices: Either marry a self-important mama's boy who expected her to put up with his mistress af 123.7kReads9.4Score10.2kShelves
37. 337 墨 Ink on the Pass Beneath the Moon 墨染关山月 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical1.1M WordsCompleted People know the Song dynasty produced poets, but who knows that its poets could fight, too? The Southern Song literary giants Lu You and Xin Qiji were both iron-willed heroes who could write with the pen to bring peace to the realm and wield a spear to secure it. Lu You wrote poetry throughout his life, composing nearly ten thousand poems, more than any other poet from ancient times. He was also a legendary warrior hailed as the “Song Dynasty’s Wu Song.” The turmoil of the Jingkang Crisis forged 4Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 338 铁 The Iron-Blooded Bandit King 铁血闯王 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical197k WordsCompleted He was once the most ordinary stable hand at Yinchuan Post Station, spending every day among relay horses and official documents. Then, in the first year of the Chongzhen reign, the order to abolish the post stations took away his last means of putting food on the table. He remembered the torn straw mat beneath his mother when she starved to death. He remembered the landlord's cruel face as he demanded payment. He remembered the numbing shock in his palm when he raised his hoe and smashed it aga 694Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 339 岐 Li Wenzhong, Prince of Qiyang 岐阳王李文忠 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical363k WordsCompleted He was the founding emperor’s greatest general, a god of war who had never lost a battle. At twelve, he slew Yuan soldiers with his own hands. At sixteen, he led an army to capture a city. His uncle, Zhu Yuanzhang, praised him: “You’re as brave as I am!” At the Battle of Lake Poyang, he charged alone through the enemy lines to save his lord. On the northern campaigns against the Mongols, he led a thousand-mile raid straight to the khan’s court, captured the Northern Yuan imperial family, and sei 150Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 340 血 Blood-Red Ballad 血色长歌 Old Wolf Under the Moonlight月光下的老狼Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Transmigration changes nothing and overturns nothing. Set against the thirteen major battles in which the Sichuan Army took part, this novel stays true to history. Vivid battle scenes and characters based on real historical figures bring readers up close to the brutality of war and the courage of Sichuan’s soldiers. “When the nation faces peril and the Japanese invaders bare their fangs, the fate of the country rests on every man. I wished to enlist, but I am past the age. Fortunately, I have a 2.4kReads8.9Score233Shelves

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    Time travel without alteration, no cheat codes, no system, respect for history, and portrayal of the real-life heroes! This book is set against the backdrop of real historical events, and through thirteen large-scale battles involving the Sichuan Army and detailed battlefield descriptions, it sings a heroic epic of 3.5 Million Sichuan soldiers fighting bloody battles and sacrificing themselves without fear!

41. 341 兵 Wu Qi, God of War 兵戈之神吴起 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical433k WordsCompleted He was once the son of a wealthy merchant in the State of Wei, but he gave away his entire fortune, endured ridicule from his neighbors, and ultimately killed a man in a bloody confrontation, biting his arm as he swore: “If I do not become a high minister, I will never return home!” To pursue an official career, he stayed away even when his mother died, prompting a Confucian master to denounce him as “worse than an animal.” To gain military power, he killed his wife to prove his resolve, earning 17Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 342 幽 Shadows Over Youzhou 幽州谍影 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted Synopsis of Shadow War in Youzhou On the blood-soaked lands of Yanyun during the Five Dynasties, Gu Chen, a modern-day transmigrator, puts down roots in Youzhou alongside Su Niang and Wen Yan. Using espionage as their blade and courage as their armor, they fight to hold the gateway to the Central Plains. They set fire to the Khitan provisions at Blackwind Valley, capture an enemy general by wit at Luoma Slope, and ambush the Mohe coalition at Duanyun Cliff, cutting through enemy lines amid flash 1Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 343 抗 Master of Intelligence in the War Against Japan 抗日之情报大师 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Urban1.3M WordsCompleted I awoke from a study of modern military strategy with every detail of ten classic battles etched into my mind, only to find myself in an era engulfed by war. While everyone debated how to arrange the defensive lines, I spread out my annotated battle map. From beachhead defenses to urban street-fighting positions, every weakness I identified and every attack direction I predicted came true in the battles that followed. They began calling me “Chief of Staff.” The challenge before me was ten pivo 293Reads5.6Score—Shelves

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    A bold and innovative novel depicting the War of Resistance Against Japan from a completely new perspective will surely captivate you! When a professor of strategic studies from the National Defense University transmigrates into the head of the Nationalist Army's intelligence bureau in 1937, a true masterpiece of "intellectual crushing" is born! This isn't about brute force with guns and cannons, but about using modern strategic wisdom to deliver a devastating blow to the Japanese army on the intelligence battlefield. The protagonist, a lieutenant general and head of the intelligence bureau, integrates advanced foresight and modern tactics into the corrupt Nationalist army system during ten key battles, including the Battle of Shanghai, Nanjing, and Taierzhuang. He can't use a cheat code to reverse history, but he ensures that every step the Japanese advance takes is fraught with bloodshed and exponentially costly! Witness how passionate heroes and resilient civilians rewrite a tragic yet stirring epic of resistance against Japan in this bloody era, through wisdom and sacrifice. "The Master of Intelligence in the War of Resistance Against Japan"—a different kind of time travel, a different battlefield, but the same fervent patriotism!

44. 344 晋 Chronicles of the Late Jin Dynasty 晋末风云录 Extra Chapter News番番外闻Historical817k WordsCompleted My new book is out! Please visit Tomato Novel to read my work. I hope you’ll enjoy it. The story covers the period from the late Jin to the early Sui, beginning with Emperor Hui of Jin, nicknamed the “Meat Porridge Emperor,” and ending with the fall of Chen Shubao, the last emperor of the Southern Dynasties. Yang Jian, Emperor Wen of Sui, unifies north and south, ending nearly 300 years of division and turmoil across China and restoring unity. This period is rarely mentioned in textbooks. Beyon 320Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Standard historical novels, full of political intrigue, tactics, and ingenious schemes.

45. 345 我 I Went on a Rampage in the Late Tang Dynasty 我在晚唐杀疯了 Shence Army Yaya神策军押牙Historical245k WordsOngoing Li Tao, a modern-day wage slave, accidentally transmigrates into the body of Li Ye, Emperor Zhaozong of Tang. Using every means at his disposal, he purges powerful eunuchs from the court and establishes a new army. Then he crushes Wang Jian, outmaneuvers Li Maozhen, intimidates Han Jian, corners Zhu Wen, and tramples Li Keyong. Amid the chaos, he restores order and brings the Tang dynasty back to greatness! 166Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I predict this book will be a hit.

46. 346 乱 Elegy of a Chaotic Age: Prelude 乱世挽歌之序曲 The Melancholy Ink-Black Wolf忧郁的墨色狼Historical609k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + History + Three Kingdoms + Male Protagonist + No Golden Finger] His work after 98 grueling hours gets scrapped? A burned-out screenwriter transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms and takes on history with workplace tactics! Have KPIs ever pushed you to the breaking point? Senior writer Wang Cheng spent four straight days working through the night on his script, “Turbulence at the End of the Han,” only for the client to demand a complete rewrite with one dismissive remark: “It’s not 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this historical novel set in the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period! It's absolutely worth reading. The content and setting are based on real historical materials, referencing "Records of the Three Kingdoms" and "Book of the Later Han." The chapters and plot are captivating, with a natural blend of literary and martial arts scenes. The schemes are intricately linked, and the scene descriptions are exciting, intense, and crisp. It's truly a must-read.

47. 347 大 Great Ming: Reborn as the Chongzhen Emperor, I Choose to Give Up 大明：开局穿成崇祯，我选择摆烂 Ka Ka Ka Ka Bu卡卡卡卡布Historical504k WordsOngoing (No System!! Not a naive, inexperienced protagonist!! Not a wish-fulfillment story!! If that bothers you, read with caution!! This is a Chongzhen transmigration story rooted in the historical facts of the late Ming!!) (Absolutely no System! Don't believe the bad-faith review-bombing from black PR studios! I've been targeted!) History's dead ends are never rewritten with a casual stroke of a transmigrator's pen. Yuan Chonghuan's crimes and contributions, Sun Chuanting's life and death, Li Zich 1.9kReads6.1Score107Shelves

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    A high-quality novel, well worth reading.

48. 348 大 The Tale of Dacheng: A Lone Fortress Beyond the Frontier 大成故事之塞外孤城 Jiayancheng嘉言成Historical126k WordsCompleted Xu Jing and Wang Lie are the garrison commanders of Liangchuan City on the northwestern frontier of the Great Cheng Kingdom. For more than ten years, they have repeatedly repelled invasions from the Western Yao Kingdom. In the twentieth year of Wucheng, Chancellor Qin Guo rebels and conspires with the Western Yao army to invade. With internal turmoil and external threats stirring up a bloody storm, what will Xu Jing and Wang Lie do...? 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a new work by me, I hope you will give me your feedback.

49. 349 这 This Prince Has Gone Mad. Why Would You Provoke Him? 这皇子都疯了，你惹他干嘛？ Before the Wind Rises风未起Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [No System + High-Stakes Scheming + Laying Low to Build Strength + Logical Plot + Brains and Brawn + Suspense + Ancient Espionage] His mother consort dies suddenly of an illness. His older brother dies mysteriously in battle. All his backers are gone!! His father distrusts him, and his other brothers all want him dead! Not a single court official is on his side? In that case, he has no choice but to carve out a path to survival from between the cracks! After transmigrating to another world, he b 62.3kReads8.8Score5.1kShelves

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    These are some really good books. They include alternate history, Sui and Tang dynasties, Ming dynasty, and the War of Resistance against Japan. If you like these kinds of books, you can check them out!

50. 350 铁 A Blood-and-Iron War of Resistance: I Build Guns and Cannons While Fighting 铁血抗战：老子边打仗边鼓捣枪炮 The Too-Late Jinx为时已晚的克夫Urban173k WordsOngoing Chen Dayong, a blacksmith from the Dabie Mountains, takes up his hammer and joins the revolution. Through uprisings, the Long March, and bloody resistance against the Japanese, he fights fearlessly and distinguishes himself again and again, yet repeatedly lands in trouble. With his sheer courage, he hones himself from a lowly blacksmith into a battle-hardened regiment commander. A hero in the mold of Li Yunlong. No System, no cheats, no rebirth. 101Reads—Score158Shelves

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