History, Power Struggles, Princes, and Heirs 历史，争霸，皇子，世子

202 大 Great Tang: Son, Stop Pretending and Ascend the Throne! 大唐：我儿别装了，登基称皇吧！ Poor Scholar穷酸书生Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The Tang Dynasty, Zhenguan Year Two Li Qiu transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty by chance, becoming the eldest son Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun had lost among the common people. By a twist of fate, Li Qiu saved Li Er and the others, who were gravely injured and beyond hope! Unexpectedly, three small moles revealed Li Qiu’s identity! The sweet potatoes and potatoes in Li Qiu’s home were also exposed one after another! From then on, things spiraled out of control. Several days later, Li Shim 11Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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I personally think it's alright, please don't criticize if you disagree. Thank you.

204 大 The Fierce Tigers of the Ming Dynasty 大明虎贲 Holding a Lamp, Watching the Sword挑灯看剑Historical1.6M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into an age of chaos, where blades are honed, war rages across the land, and the imperial court is rife with scheming and on the brink of collapse. Yuan Xiao arrives in this troubled era by chance while carrying out a mission. Relying on his wit and intelligence, he navigates between the various factions, making friends on all sides and rising step by step to the pinnacle of life amid one peril after another. Behold Yuan Xiao, casually brushing off his sleeves! I specialize in p 305Reads8.8Score101Shelves

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Highly recommended.

211 葬 Chronicles of the Burial Forest 葬林志 Chao Si朝寺Eastern Fantasy317k WordsCompleted A life as lowly as an ant’s: is there a ladder to heaven? By the grace of a nobleman, I repay every debt and settle every fate. He went from being a mischievous boy in Lanshan Town to the top contract master in Nanlan after just one contest. An unreadable book called The Soul Pact Record, and a secret concerning immortality and the fate of the world. The Second Prince sees him as a rare prize, the Crown Prince regards him as a thorn in his side, and the sect elders recognize in him a forbidden 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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The same applies to the fantasy world.

213 龙 The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Historical163k WordsOngoing “The emperor in Chang’an, the army of the Wei residence.” The Wei residence’s household troops had become a thing of the past beneath the executioner’s blade, while the emperor in Chang’an lived in constant fear amid troubles both within and without. Does an emperor have some special birthright? Whoever commands the strongest troops and finest horses becomes emperor! Flames raged everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang was now divided among rival regional warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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New book recommendation! Set in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, this is a slow-burn story. It's not pretentious, mindless, or idiotic. There's no modern technology, no cheat codes, no systems, but it has history, characters, war, political intrigue, and scheming. An adopted son seizes power, controls regional warlords, and ultimately unifies the country, continuing the five-hundred-year golden age of the Tang Dynasty! Highly recommended!

214 岚 Mist-Shrouded Night 岚夜 Night Mist, Wind, and Rain夜岚风雨声Historical207k WordsOngoing West of the river and beyond the northern frontier lies a kingdom called Lan. It stretches over five thousand li, has a population of around eight hundred thousand, and is one of the many kingdoms of the western lands. Surrounded by wolves and battered by storms, it teeters on the brink. Zhao Xiye, a low-ranking scout from a remote border town, rises from humble beginnings through grit and determination, eventually becoming a peerless warlord. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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This is worth watching.

215 大 Great Qin: Emperor Qin Shi Huang, I Really Don't Want to Live Off You! 大秦：始皇帝，我真不吃软饭啊！ The King of Qin Circles the Pig秦王绕猪Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The Analects + Hilarious + Cunning + Lighthearted + His Majesty Zheng + Shamelessly Stealing + Absolutely Outrageous] Qin Feng inexplicably transmigrates to the Qin dynasty before Qin unifies the six states, and the First Emperor overhears his thoughts. The two then embark on a hilarious daily battle of wits. “Qin Feng, tell me, what does ‘The Master does not speak of prodigies, force, disorder, or spirits’ mean?” “It means the Master doesn’t want to talk to you, and will use brute force to bea 45.2kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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Highly Recommend 10 Qin Dynasty Historical Novels with Fresh Perspectives [Top Post][Top Post] Intelligent, rigorous, systematic, imaginative, and hilarious—it has it all! ① Hilarious + Cunning + Lighthearted: Unique thought process, suitable for both men and women. ② Decisive and ruthless + No harem: Readers say this is the Qin Dynasty they envisioned. ③ Political intrigue + Action + Lighthearted: There aren't many historical novels that respect historical facts anymore. ④ Hilarious + Ridiculous: Don't enter the world of Qin's Moon with a brain. ⑤ Action + Thrilling: Is this a map of the Six Kingdoms or the Six Realms? ⑥ Imperial Tutor + Hundred Schools of Thought: I'm coming clean, I am Ying Zheng… ⑦ No System + Realistic: If you like fast-paced stories, avoid those with a "show-off" or "face-slapping" vibe. ⑧ Decisive and ruthless + Political intrigue: The thirteenth son of the emperor ultimately saves the dynasty from collapse. ⑨ Imaginative + System: Emperor Qin Shi Huang leads the Qin Dynasty to the top of the world. ⑩ Hilarious + Imaginative: Primarily humorous, with historical elements as a secondary element; don't get too hung up on the details.

225 王 The Dragon of the Dynasty in Dateng 王朝之龙在大腾 Don't Ask Who I Am不问我谁Historical672k WordsCompleted [Alternate history] + [struggle for the throne] + [epic battles] + [light System elements] + [court intrigue] + [control of the dynasty's finances] Today is Deng Shuhang's birthday, and then he transmigrates into the novel he wrote five years ago! He has the amazing ability to see character profiles!!! Watch an ordinary man grow into a king who rules the world! (If you ever get the chance to transmigrate to ancient times, make sure you read this book carefully. It's the most realistic guide to t 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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This book is severely undervalued, mainly due to its large quantity.

226 燕 The Yan-Yun Ballad 燕云赋 The Wildflowers Dreamed of Roses山花做了场玫瑰梦Historical747k WordsOngoing The Iron Cavalry of Yanyun: I Pacify the Realm for the Imperial Court War fires rise in a chaotic age, and the realm's mountains and rivers lie shattered. Xu Ping'an, heir to the Prince of Yanyun, was born amid blood and iron and raised in the flames of war. For generations, the Xu clan has guarded the northern frontier. Their loyal dead lie buried along the border, and their kinsmen have shed blood to protect the people of Yanyun and keep foreign hooves from trampling the Central Plains. Hi 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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The author recommends himself and welcomes feedback. He hopes readers will offer suggestions, as he wants to write a good book. [Laughs]

227 我 I Hunt Down Transmigrators in Ancient China 我在古代抓捕穿越者 Evergreen Greens长青菜菜Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Long Chen, transmigrates into an ancient world. But it turns out that world is full of transmigrators. They belong to many different factions. Long Chen, himself a transmigrator, receives a mission: eliminate every other transmigrator. … 3.4kReads—Score172Shelves

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I recommend this book to you.

228 扬 Setting Sail for Great Ming 扬帆大明 Yang Fan Sails the Sea of Books杨帆书海Historical781k WordsCompleted Transmigrating as Prince Fu of the Ming dynasty, and taking advantage of being Wanli’s favorite son, I sell salt, engage in overseas trade and arms dealing, purge the emperor’s wicked advisers, develop Yizhou, seize Luzon, bring the Ryukyu Islands to heel, take Malacca, sweep across South Asia, and conquer the Seven Seas… Also titled: Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty: My Dad Is Wanli 384Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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Fu Wang's Reversal of Fortune: A Satisfying Story

229 后 The Chronicles of Later Zhao, Volume One: The Biography of Shi Le 后赵演义第一卷石勒传 Chrysanthemum on the Stone Palace Bank石宫岸菊Historical396k WordsCompleted Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to the throne. Born into the lower ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to prominence with a band of “eighteen horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and founded the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced a number of reforms: he established the Imperial Academy, reduced taxes and corvée labor, and appointed the Han official Zhang Bin to high office. He also created a “thre 377Reads—Score—Shelves

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In the aftermath of the War of the Eight Princes, the Western Jin dynasty collapsed, sharp conflicts arose between the Han and non-Han peoples, and social order completely disintegrated. The corrupt aristocratic politics of the Western Jin were utterly incapable of handling internal and external troubles; Han refugees and non-Han migrants suffered similar oppression, becoming a revolutionary force; prolonged warfare led to a deep yearning for order among the people, regardless of its ethnic origin. As a slave, Shi Le broke free from the shackles of his status; as a Jie, he transcended ethnic barriers. His early "Eighteen Riders" already displayed multi-ethnic characteristics, and as his power grew, he extensively absorbed forces from Han gentry, Xianbei, Wuhuan, and other ethnic groups. This open and inclusive talent strategy contrasted sharply with many forces of the time that adhered to ethnic boundaries. Especially after receiving assistance from the Han strategist Zhang Bin, Shi Le truly transformed from a bandit into a regime builder. Zhang Bin's strategy of "occupying Xiangguo, establishing Yedu, and conquering the world" provided Shi Le with a clear development blueprint, and it was also a model of cooperation between Han and non-Han elites. The Later Zhao regime, established by Shi Le, largely followed the Han system in its institutions and regulations, setting up the Imperial Academy, selecting Confucian scholars, and implementing a nascent civil service examination system. From a longer historical perspective, Shi Le was a pivotal figure in the Sixteen Kingdoms period, bridging the past and the future. He destroyed the Former Zhao, essentially unifying the north and laying the foundation for the later unification by the Former Qin. While his policy of separating Han and non-Han peoples was imperfect, it explored a model of multi-ethnic coexistence. His rise symbolized the historical transformation of the non-Han peoples from the ruled to the rulers, ushering in a new stage of ethnic integration in the north. Ancient Han scholars often viewed him as a leader of the "non-Han" who "disrupted China," while modern historians take a more objective view of his historical role. In fact, Shi Le was a far more complex figure: initially a ruthless warrior, mercilessly massacring surrendered soldiers; later a clear-headed politician with a profound understanding of historical patterns; both a cultural imitator, diligently learning Han systems, and a staunch defender of his ethnic identity, consistently maintaining his Jie (Jie) consciousness. Shi Le's life is not merely a legend of one man, but a mirror of an era. In that chaotic yet vibrant era, the old order had collapsed, and a new one had yet to be established; everyone was searching for their place. Shi Le found it, completing an almost impossible journey from slave to emperor. But his story also reminds us that while individual success is magnificent, establishing lasting order and achieving true harmony requires more than military conquest—cultural inclusiveness, institutional innovation, and the transcendence of humanity. This is precisely the most precious legacy Shi Le left to posterity: a timeless reflection on struggle and limitations, power and wisdom, nation and culture. A thousand years later, we can still see the glory and tragedy of that era in him, and also see certain eternal themes in the human condition. History does not repeat itself, but it always rhymes—Shi Le's story continues to resonate in our time in different ways.

231 拯 Saving the Qin Dynasty: Become a King Who Rules Heaven and Earth 拯救大秦：做主宰乾坤的王 Wu Shi San伍拾三Martial Arts1.3M WordsOngoing A stunt double is accidentally electrocuted and wakes up in the Great Qin dynasty as Fusu. At court, powerful eunuchs and treacherous ministers persecute him; in the martial world, practitioners of yin-yang arts hunt him down. Within the empire, remnants of the Six States are stirring, while beyond its borders, the Xiongnu cavalry watches like a pack of hungry wolves. Can Fusu escape these dangers? And how will he save Great Qin? 307Reads9.5Score113Shelves

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A different Prince Fusu, a top student who transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty

232 康 The Sixtieth Year of Kangxi 康熙六十年 Xi Ma洗马Historical4.2M WordsOngoing The Kangxi Emperor, Qing Shengzu, was one of the greatest emperors in Chinese history. He ascended the throne at the age of eight, eliminated Oboi, put down the Three Feudatories, recovered Taiwan, signed the Treaty of Nerchinsk, and personally led campaigns against Galdan. His civil and military achievements made him a ruler for the ages. This story follows the Emperor Kangxi through his 61-year reign, from his accession to his death, exploring the many tensions between the Manchus and Han Chin 26.8kReads9.1Score631Shelves

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A historical novel based on the Draft History of the Qing Dynasty, the Kangxi Dynasty is the closest to official history! Those who enjoy historical accuracy should definitely check it out!

233 末 Apocalypse: Ancient Footprints in Search of the Garden 末世：上古踏众寻园 Zhonggu Hong中古虹Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The Chosen One, heir to the supreme secrets of ancient times and the apocalypse, takes on the guise of a foolish second prince. Instead of saving Earth, he sneaks a peek at his elder brother’s woman while she changes clothes. Instead of fighting for the throne, he lets his tyrannical older brother murder their father and seize power. The new emperor ascends the throne and shatters everyone’s expectations, strangling ten concubines who attend him in a row. In the past, the concubines had comp —Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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This book cleverly blends post-apocalyptic and ancient settings, with the second prince's absurd behavior setting off a thrilling adventure. The turmoil at the rooftop ceremony and the arrival of the Goddess of the Nine Provinces—it's truly captivating!

234 影 Shadows over the Hall of Loyalty 影落忠义楼 Yang Ximo阳夕陌Martial Arts557k WordsCompleted [Shadow Guard’s Rise + Court Intrigue and the Martial World + Stunning Beauties] He is the sharpest shadow guard in Prince Night Falcon’s hands. With his Feihong Sword, he has spilled countless drops of blood and never once failed. During a mission, he meets Mu Yao, a tender moonlight in a turbulent age, and then catches the fiery starlight in Shen Siyue’s eyes, a beacon of hope in utter despair. Little does he know that from the moment they met, Tong Xinling, an attendant of the Ruyi Tower, has 84Reads—Score—Shelves

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Chapter 199 [A Deadly Intent Approaches Amidst Shadows] Chapter 200 [Old Shadows Reappear, Night of Encirclement and Assassination] I'm not exaggerating when I say this book. If you calmly read just twenty chapters, you'll be completely engrossed, unable to tear yourself away, as if you've personally stepped into that world of swords and shadows, becoming a part of the martial arts world. This book features a young shadow guard as the protagonist, wielding a flying sword that has drunk countless lives without ever missing its mark. It intertwines the swordplay of the martial arts world with the undercurrents of the imperial court, featuring a tight plot, crisp fights, tense confrontations on the brink of life and death, and delicate, moving moments of romance!

235 圣 The Empress of the Shengming Central Empire 圣明中央帝国女帝 Mu Yun Jiu Xiao暮云九霄Ancient Romance720k WordsOngoing [Coming-of-Age Inspiration + The Ex-Chases-His-Wife-to-the-Crematorium + Tyrannical Prince + Coercive Possession + Ancient Court Intrigue + Mutual Devotion] Pan Yu, the fallen princess and the most beautiful woman in Bohai, is coveted and fought over by many. Her former fiancé forcibly takes her for himself, while the wicked crown prince even declares, “Any woman I set my sights on will submit, whether she wants to or not.” A mysterious, carefree young gentleman who understands and admires her a 22Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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No time travel, no system, but everyone's intelligence is online!

236 盟 The Mengjin Crossing 盟津渡 Facing South from the Mountain朝山南Historical267k WordsCompleted Also known as The Awakening of the Ferry Boy. Wu Heyuan, a young man from a Yellow River ferry crossing, suffers the massacre of his entire family, and his younger sister goes missing. After delivering a letter to the Weishui Alliance for a mysterious stranger, he becomes Jiang Shang’s disciple and embarks on a path of political intrigue. When his sister is trained to become an enemy nation’s assassin, when his beloved tastes poison to save him from the brink of death, and when his master gives —Reads—Score—Shelves

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I recommend this book; it has a lot of depth and a tight plot.

237 极 The Leisurely Prince 极品闲王 Sleeping to the Rain in the Bamboo Sea竹海听雨眠Historical508k WordsOngoing I, Lin Wanfeng, was an overworked civil engineer in the 21st century before I transmigrated into the sixth prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, a kingdom modeled on the Ming. I just wanted to be an idle prince. Who knew the barbarians would invade! I promptly headed to my bitterly cold fief in the northeast, where the barbarians were even more arrogant than I'd imagined! No matter. As a fanatical builder, I have just one creed: “When we're poor, use tactical flanking maneuvers. When we're rich, blo 1Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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I recommend this book. It has strong logic, is set in the Great Qian Dynasty, and the protagonist is a fiefdom in the Northeast, with the Futu Cavalry and the Mo Dao soldiers. The story revolves around infrastructure development: building blast furnaces, manufacturing glass, producing perfume, researching gunpowder and steam engines, and using firearms against cold weapons. It also includes power struggles within the imperial court, vying for the throne, and rebellions. The villains are all intelligent.

238 神 Dragon God Continent: I Know This World Inside Out 神龙大陆，这个世界我熟 The Silent Writer沉默的作家Anime Fanfiction575k WordsCompleted [Passionate Legend + Game Enters Reality + Races Vie for Supremacy] In the year 3000 of the Blue Star calendar, a huge black rift appears in the sky above Blue Star. Hoping to discover why the black hole has appeared, countries across Blue Star send representatives inside. But they vanish without a trace, like stones sinking into the sea. Not until a year later, when Lin Changqing returns to Blue Star from the black hole with two babies, do people learn that a strange world lies within. But no o 8.3kReads8.3Score688Shelves

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241 宋 Song Cavalry Rules the World 宋骑天下 Plain White of Cizhou刺州的素白Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Modern engineering PhD Zhao Qi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji. With the Jingkang Incident looming, he resolves to turn the empire’s fortunes around. His first move is to expand the Imperial City Bureau and divide its duties into specialized branches. When his ministers denounce him for “neglecting his proper duties,” Zhao Qi quietly equips all three armies with newly developed Shenbi crossbows. When the Jin army marches south toward the Sixteen Prefe 401Reads8.8Score564Shelves

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I highly recommend this new alternate history novel. The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, using his modern knowledge to build guns, cannons, ships, and hot air balloons. It's a super good read, depicting a powerful nation, a strong military, and a strong people, ultimately unifying the country! [Kissing emoji]

242 从 From Hostage to Emperor for the Ages 从质子到千古一帝 The Silent Writer沉默的作家Historical317k WordsOngoing Wei Huan, the ninth prince of Great Wei, was overlooked by his father. He volunteered to become a hostage in the state of Jin. After surviving countless life-and-death trials and experiencing one romance after another, he ultimately returned to Wei with the support of his many confidantes, brilliant strategists, and valiant generals. He ascended the throne, unified the realm, and became an emperor for the ages. This is not only a deeply moving, earth-shaking tale of love and passion, but also an —Reads—Score—Shelves

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It's beautiful.

243 三 Liu Jingsheng, Father of Three Kingdoms: From Wancheng to Ruling the Realm 三国家父刘景升从宛城逆袭天下 Morning Breeze, Moonlit Bath晨风沐月Historical1.9M WordsOngoing A seemingly ordinary accident completely changes Liu Qi’s fate. Just then, the course of his destiny takes a strange turn. When he regains consciousness, he is astonished to find himself in a completely unfamiliar world: the Three Kingdoms era. Even more unexpectedly, he has become Liu Biao’s eldest legitimate son and heir, the lord of Jingzhou. The change in his status fills him with delight, as if he can already see a broad road leading to a glorious future. In this age of chaos, his noble pos 119Reads8.3Score142Shelves

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The Three Kingdoms period was filled with beauties vying for supremacy.

244 性 Genderbent Three Kingdoms: I Take Them All 性反三国，我大小通吃 Young Master Changle长乐公子Historical440k WordsOngoing [Female-Led Three Kingdoms] + [Founding a Nation] + [Strategy] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Gender Reversal] The story takes place in a parallel world where the Three Kingdoms era is dominated by women. A food delivery driver with the same name transmigrates into Lü Bu, only to discover that women are strong and men are weak, and all the rules have been reversed. The familiar figures from the Three Kingdoms have all had their genders flipped, too. The male protagonist is first forced into marriage b 3Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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Oh no! The mighty Lu Bu has accidentally transmigrated into a female-dominated Three Kingdoms world! So many beautiful women, all eyeing him covetously! How can the weak Lu Bu possibly protect himself?!

247 皇 Ming Dynasty Natives Versus Transmigrators 皇明土著大战穿越众 Would You Dare Say Yes?叫你敢答应吗Historical3.7M WordsOngoing Current plot: A newcomer to officialdom enters the inner circle as a pawn, but refuses to settle for mediocrity and wants to break free of his constraints. By chance, he gets caught up in turmoil on the frontier, where three hundred battered soldiers rout thirty thousand northern invaders. Zheng Zhi, a household retainer of the Zhen Ding Guard under the Ming rear army's Governor's Office, dreams of himself sixty years in the future. From then on, the Ming Dynasty gains a peerless talent in both 170Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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Learn from time travelers, become a time traveler, and crush time travelers.

248 宰 Ruling the Realm 宰执天下 cuslaaHistorical7.3M WordsCompleted The ruler governs as prime minister; the executor administers the state. Serving the monarch above and bringing peace to the common people below, with all ministers yielding the way and receiving honors above every official: this is the prime minister. Assisting in government, setting national policy, and countersigning imperial edicts, second only to the prime minister: this is the chief administrator. After an air disaster, He Fang leaped a thousand years into the past, returning to the Northe 505Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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I think these two books are good! First, the historical document should directly confront the mask. Secondly, the ambition of detectives is to unify the world.

250 我 My Little Brother Is Called Zhu Chongba 我小弟叫朱重八 The Wolf Is Coming狼来咯Historical160k WordsOngoing [Late Yuan, Early Ming] [Struggle for Supremacy] [Two Transmigrators] [Slow-Burn Story] A gaming enthusiast and a chef imprisoned for illegally making firearms. Two modern men transmigrate, one after the other, to the late Yuan dynasty, where warlords vie for supremacy. How will they meet? What kind of empire will they build? And will Zhu Chongba really be content to serve as a subject? All the answers are in the book… —Reads—Score—Shelves

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This book is really good.