Looking for Novels Where the Protagonist Transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty 求主角穿越大明的小说

1. 1 大 Great Ming: I Receive a Package from the Future Every Day 大明：我每天收到一个未来的快递 The Thirteenth Concubine Gone Mad疯狂十三姨太Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Wei Wu accidentally transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and also gets a Courier Blind Box System. Every day, the System sends him a package from the future. From then on, he shuts himself away, refuses to be anyone’s workhorse, and enjoys a carefree life with everything he needs. He plays Black Myth on one side, grabs crayfish with the other, hangs solar panels overhead, and keeps a portable power bank in hand. Wei Wu: “Hey, how about sending me something high-end for a change? Is instant noodles 28.6kReads8.0Score2.7kShelves

   Reader note

   The male protagonist travels back in time to the Hongwu era, directly confronting Zhu Yuanzhang and his wife. He reveals his identity, saves the emperor's grandson Zhu Xiong Ying, marries Princess Chongning, develops Ming Dynasty technology, conquers Japanese pirates, establishes the Ming Dynasty's economic sphere, and achieves great feats, earning the admiration of all nations.

2. 2 我 I Turned My Superstitious Father into the Chief Councilor 我把神棍老爹卷成首辅 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 22.8kReads9.5Score2.8kShelves

   Reader note

   They all traveled back to the Ming Dynasty

3. 3 大 The Ming Dynasty's Princess Who Guarded the Nation 大明镇国公主 Li Hou黎侯Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [No Word Changes + Not a Power Fantasy + Slow-Burn + Aiming to Stay Close to History + Empress + Single Female Lead] [The above is a warning. As of October 30, 2026, the author earns 25 yuan per thousand characters from this book and has barely made any money. There is no reason to put up with unsolicited nitpicking from people who haven't paid for it. The author isn't your mother, after all.] [The person on the cover is Huanhuan, from artwork generously commissioned by a reader. Artist ID: Xi S 10.8kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves
4. 4 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang Fakes His Death, and I Choose to Ascend the Throne! 大明：朱元璋假死，我选择登基！ Coconut Latte Is the Best生椰拿铁yydsHistorical2.5M WordsOngoing [No System + Meticulous + Emperor + Scheming + Twists + Political Intrigue and Wits + Logical Plot] In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuntong, who had transmigrated into this world, discovered that Old Zhu had kicked the bucket ahead of schedule. All the better. Letting Zhu Yunwen sit on the Dragon Throne would be a waste, so I’ll take it! But Zhu Yuntong had no idea. Zhu Yuanzhang had only faked his death to test Zhu Yunwen. “What? Zhu Yuntong has ascended the throne?!” “He wants to aboli 4kReads8.2Score456Shelves
5. 5 大 Great Ming: My Father Is Yongle, and I Shall Guard the Realm Forever 大明：家父永乐，永镇山河 I Have Heard of High Antiquity朕闻上古Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Jianwen era, the Prince of Yan entered the capital, took the throne, and adopted the reign title Yongle. A great empire was turning a brand-new page, on the verge of ushering in an age of peace for the ages. A young man from the future transmigrates into the famous “Grilled Meat Prince,” Zhu Gaoxu. Before him stand the brilliant Yongle Emperor, Zhu Laosi; his frail, sickly eldest brother, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi; his beloved nephew, the Good Holy Grandson Zhu Zhanji… 50.6kReads9.2Score4.4kShelves
6. 6 异 A Different Ming Dynasty: I Became a Saint with a Hundred Lives 异世大明：我用一百条命成圣 Zi Yang紫炀Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Alternate-history Ming Dynasty / Fighting for the People / The Art of Toppling Dragons / Loyal Ministers Who Risk Their Lives to Remonstrate / Rules Horror Lately, the atmosphere at court in the Fengtian Hall has grown rather grim. For several days in a row, officials from one particular residence have been risking their lives to remonstrate, and they really do die on the spot. “I stake my life on this remonstrance!” Here we go again. But Emperor Zhu Chongba has changed his approach, too. “Do yo 9.6kReads9.2Score759Shelves
7. 7 大 Great Ming: If the Tianqi Emperor Lives, Great Ming Will Never Fall 大明：天启不死，大明不灭 Four Big Elephants四头大象Historical915k WordsOngoing [Rating just released, and it’ll rise later] [Handcrafted] + [No System] + [No mindless protagonist] + [Power struggles] + [Imperial court] + [Battle for supremacy] The soul of the Tianqi Emperor Zhu Youxiao of the Ming dynasty drifted through four hundred years before he was reborn on the eleventh day of the eighth month of the seventh year of the Tianqi reign, just eleven days before his historical death. At this point, the Ming dynasty had just won the Battle of Ningjin. The Mongol tribes had 102kReads9.0Score13.7kShelves

   Reader note

   Unsystematic, yet not mindless, and possessing logic, the Tianqi Emperor Zhu Youxiao is reborn.

8. 8 大 The Ming Dynasty's Ugly Wife Becomes a Princess, and Old Zhu Turns Out to Be My Father-in-Law 大明丑妻变公主，老朱竟是我岳父 Lord Meowdi喵帝大人Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Classic plot-driven story] A month after getting married, I learned that my father-in-law was none other than Zhu Yuanzhang. After transmigrating without a System, Lu Zhibai thought he was doomed. Who knew he’d thrive instead? “Your Majesty, this is terrible! The Crown Prince’s eldest son has a dangerously high fever!” No need to panic. Lu Zhibai applied modern medical principles, combining disinfection, treatment, and nutrition to pull the young prince back from the brink. The lifeline of the 9.1kReads8.3Score659Shelves

   Reader note

   Travel back to the Ming Dynasty, marry a princess, develop technology, and conquer the world.

9. 9 大 Great Ming: I Have a Spirit-Spring Space 大明：我有灵泉空间 Oh No, It's Smoking哎呀冒烟了Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From the start, he was born into the womb as Zhu Xiongying, the eldest son of Zhu Biao, the eldest legitimate grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang. While Zhu Xiongying was still in the womb: Zhu Xiongying: Dad, you’re nothing like Grandpa! Zhu Biao: ?? Zhu Xiongying: Why don’t you stand up to him? Why don’t you fight him? Zhu Biao: Good grief, that’s my father. Led astray by his own son, Zhu Biao went around shouting that he wanted to lead an army to sweep across the northern deserts and become the first c 5.8kReads7.6Score399Shelves

   Reader note

   Both books involve time travel to the Ming Dynasty.

10. 10 大 Great Ming: Zhu Biao's Little Sidekick 大明：我是朱标的小跟班 Oh No, It's Smoking哎呀冒烟了Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Zhu Qi arrived in the second year of the Hongwu era, becoming Zhu Yuanzhang's ninth son, who had died young. Most people who transmigrate at least become princes capable of protecting themselves. He had to save himself the moment he arrived. Luckily, he had an elder brother. Seeing how frail Zhu Qi was, Zhu Biao took him under his wing. From then on, Zhu Qi changed Zhu Biao's way of thinking. Until one day... Zhu Yuanzhang: "Biao, you've changed!" Zhu Biao: "Father, you've changed too. Your blad 4.9kReads6.4Score254Shelves
11. 11 大 Great Ming: Duke of Liang from the Start, Skinned Alive in Thirty Days 大明开局凉国公，三十天后被剥皮 Xue Mou薛谋Historical252k WordsOngoing [No System] [Thirty days to live from the start] [Absurd comedy] [Feigning madness and playing dumb] [The more he courts death, the more he's relied upon] [Rebellious to the core, but unfortunately afraid to die] [Ensemble court drama] [An unofficial history that veers off script] Lan Yu, a failed Ming history writer, had spent seven years writing novels about the Ming dynasty, and every one of them had flopped. The night he died suddenly, he was writing the chapter about Lan Yu being skinned an 846Reads—Score105Shelves

    Reader note

    It's kind of funny, but the logic is very rigorous.

12. 12 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 237.2kReads9.4Score27.9kShelves

    Reader note

    🌷① The protagonist transmigrates to the early years of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign, eliminating treacherous officials, resisting foreign invaders, expanding the emperor's power, and attracting tribute from all nations. 🌷② The protagonist transmigrates into the son of the Great Ming War God, intimately connected with the Empress Dowager from a young age, exceptionally intelligent, a good emperor in the eyes of his ministers, and prevents Zhu Qizhen from returning. 🌷③ The protagonist transmigrates into Zhu Biao, constantly arguing with the old emperor, yet possessing remarkable talent, undoubtedly the most suitable candidate for the throne. 🌷④ The protagonist transmigrates into Zhu Yunwen, whose death at the beginning reveals that Zhu Biao has been stoic all these years. A conversation with Zhu Yuanzhang reveals the protagonist's change of heart, leading him to change the old emperor's mind about making Zhu Yunwen his heir apparent. 🌷⑤ The protagonist transmigrates into the deceased Zhu Xiong Ying, later unexpectedly meeting the old emperor, only to exclaim, "My great-grandson is still alive! My brother Zhu Yunwen has been so cruelly bullied! How dare you!" 🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓

13. 13 大 Ming Dynasty Tyrant: I’ll Extend the Dynasty’s Reign by 300 Years 大明暴君，我为大明续运三百年 Kunwu昆吾Historical6.1M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue]+ [Passionate]+ [Struggle for supremacy]+ [Ruthless]+ [No System] “Zhu Youjian, go in peace. Everything you had will be inherited by me, Ye Xuan. From this day on, I am the sixteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen. I swear here: Those you, Zhu Youjian, could not kill, I, Chongzhen, will kill. What you, Zhu Youjian, could not accomplish, I, Chongzhen, will accomplish. Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are rebelling? Then it depends on whether I give them the chance! The J 97.3kReads9.2Score11.5kShelves
14. 14 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Reveal Zhu Yuanzhang's Future 大明：开局剧透朱元璋 Qing Hong青红Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Xu Qing transmigrates to the end of the Yuan dynasty and happens to arrive during a battle between the rebel army and the Yuan forces. Guo Zixing’s rebels mistake him for a spy and throw him in jail. As it turns out, his cellmate is Zhu Yuanzhang. “Brother Zhu, what’s your dream?” Zhu Yuanzhang: “A wife, kids, and a warm bed.” Xu Qing: “Why not dream bigger? Like becoming emperor.” Zhu Yuanzhang: “???” Xu Qing: “I can see that you’re destined for greatness, Brother Zhu. One day, you’ll surely be 19.7kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

    Reader note

    🍁🍁🍁The first book: The protagonist becomes the only son of Li Shanchang, the Duke of Han. Knowing that his entire family will be executed in the future, he panics and starts shamelessly flattering Zhu Yuanzhang. He constantly argues with Li Shanchang, abolishes the prime minister system ahead of time, and forces Li Shanchang to give up and seize power.🍁🍁🍁The second book: The protagonist is a lowly official during Zhu Yuanzhang's reign. He earns rewards for writing in his diary, but he never expected Zhu Yuanzhang to see it. The protagonist constantly courts disaster, and Zhu Yuanzhang's defenses crumble along the way. [Laughs]

15. 15 大 Great Ming: The System Wants Me to Compete for Favor, So I Play a Deity 大明：系统让我争宠，我扮演神明 Flameless Qin Mo无焰秦漠Ancient Romance179k WordsOngoing [Ming Dynasty + transmigration + strong female lead, no romance + playing a god + alternate history + roleplay] Yue Qingchen was an ordinary modern college student who unexpectedly died and became bound to the [Beloved Consort System]. She was supposed to go to a harem world and compete for favor. Instead, a mix-up with the spatial coordinates sent her crashing into the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty, where she became a lowly palace maid doing odd jobs. The System panicked and urged her to cozy 101Reads—Score133Shelves
16. 16 奉 Pacifying the Jingnan Rebellion: I, the Ming Dynasty's First Empress 奉天靖难：我，大明第一女帝 Ning Yu Ling宁雨绫Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Ming dynasty princess, no romance, focusing on growth early on, later fights the Jingnan campaign and becomes empress, then a sky screen appears after her enthronement and she unifies the world] In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Ye Lingxi transmigrated to the Ming dynasty and became Zhu Ling, Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest legitimate granddaughter. She had barely arrived when her father died, and she was bullied and suppressed by Lady Lü. Her younger brother was useless, too. With no other choice, sh 3.6kReads7.4Score186Shelves
17. 17 不 If You Won't Write the Memorial, Why Are You Going on the Northern Campaign? 不写出师表，你北什么伐呀！ Autumn Wind Over Luoshui洛水秋风Historical2.8M WordsCompleted “This place is so delightful, I could forget all about Shu!” Liu Shan, who left behind this timeless saying, thought he had died. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become Zhao Gou, the emperor of the Great Song. With none of Zhao Gou's memories, he gazed at the officials filling the court and fell into deep thought. They have a chancellor here too? The name Qin Hui might not sound like much, but surely he's as capable in both letters and arms as my foster father! Hmm? Wait, why is there 44kReads8.9Score4.5kShelves
18. 18 胎 Reborn as Zhu Xiongying, I Can Let Grandpa Hear My Thoughts 胎穿朱雄英，爷爷能听到我的心声 Jinling Big Carrot i金陵大萝卜iHistorical1.7M WordsCompleted Zhang Wei, a young man from modern times, transmigrates into the early Ming dynasty and is born as Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest legitimate grandson. Zhu Yuanzhang can hear his grandson's thoughts. Using those insights, Zhang Wei cracks the Hu Weiyong case and changes the fates of Chang Shi, Empress Ma, and Zhu Biao. He drives technological innovation, builds a navy to expand maritime influence, defeats the Japanese pirates and conquers Japan, establishes provinces to secure Liaodong, and ushers in an 37Reads6.4Score—Shelves
19. 19 大 The End of Dayan: Winds Rise in Hanzhou 大衍末路：邯州风起 Ai Yuan艾原Historical811k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate to the Late Ming] [Imperial Son-in-Law] [Not Mindless] [Not a Power Fantasy] [No System] [New Book] In the first year of the Chongzhen reign, at the end of the Ming dynasty, there are no golden fingers, no System, and the story unfolds at a measured pace. Zhao Yanzhi, a modern office worker, transmigrates by accident and becomes the illegitimate son of a landowning family in Handan during the early years of the Chongzhen reign. The realm is on the verge of chaos, bandits roam every 1.3kReads—Score127Shelves

    Reader note

    If you enjoy stories set in the late Ming Dynasty, and if you feel deeply saddened by that period of history, you must read this book. It shows us that even in that darkest era, there were always people who stood up for their country and its people, fighting to the death.

20. 20 穿 I Became the Wanli Emperor's Crown Prince, So Whoever Wants the Red Pill Can Eat It 穿成万历太子，这红丸谁爱吃谁吃 Resting Cloud休息的云Historical2.3M WordsOngoing Reborn as an emperor who has only been on the throne for a month, he faces the Palace Coup and the Red Pill Incident, with treacherous officials within and bandits without. From crown prince to emperor, he plans every step. Great Ming, are you ready to welcome your Emperor Taichang? Nurhaci, are you ready to be put through the wringer? 7.4kReads7.3Score537Shelves

    Reader note

    No system, but not mindless, slow-paced, not a wish-fulfillment novel.

21. 21 隆 The Longqing Restoration 隆庆中兴 Resting Cloud休息的云Historical5.4M WordsCompleted I transmigrate as Zhu Zaihou, but I won’t be a little sycophant. For the sake of tribute and trade, I dare to wage righteous war. I open the passes and command the four seas, my proclamations reaching the eight directions. The people receive sweet rain, and the dynasty flourishes forever. Alas! I would rather be a man of the Longqing era than aspire to rule like Yao and Shun. 8.4kReads8.5Score714Shelves
22. 22 嫁 I Married Zhu Pangpang, but My Son Is Li Erfeng 嫁给朱胖胖，儿子却是李二凤 April's Tuantuan四月的团团Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] (A devoted couple, one-on-one, some original worldbuilding. You can think of it as an alternate-history Ming dynasty. Mainly a sweet little romance.) What do you do when you wake up and find yourself at your wedding banquet with the big, chubby Zhu Gaochi? Running away from the wedding isn't an option. Just look at the man seated above them: the only vassal king ever to succeed in rebelling. Knowing when to give in is important. Look closely, and this big fellow is actually 4.3kReads8.9Score401Shelves
23. 23 穿 I Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty and Married Chief Grand Secretary Zhang Juzheng 穿越大明，我竟然嫁给首辅张居正 Orange Cat Doesn't Eat Cilantro橘猫不吃香菜Ancient Romance432k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Early Domestic Rivalries + Later Court Intrigue] After dying suddenly, overworked accountant Gu Qing transmigrates into the Ming Dynasty as the daughter of a minor official. The moment she opens her eyes, she’s sent to the study and accounts office, where she helps her frail, helpless mother fight concubines and illegitimate sons. Struggling against heaven and earth is all part of the fun. She thought she only had to scrape by and stay alive. Who could have guessed that the coo 2.2kReads7.0Score224Shelves
24. 24 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty with an Imperial Era System 穿越大明之朕有帝国时代系统 Mo Yunfan墨云凡Historical2.6M WordsOngoing Synopsis: Great Ming + Emperor + Political Intrigue + Age of Empires System [At its peak, this novel had 600,000 readers. Its comic-drama adaptation, The Carpenter's Empire, is now updating on multiple platforms. Read with confidence!] The Taichang Emperor is on his deathbed. The Great Ming court is in turmoil, three major cases have erupted at once, treacherous ministers are plotting to force a palace move, vassal states are turning away, the borders are in revolt, and powerful nations are clos 110.2kReads8.4Score7.3kShelves

    Reader note

    [Ming Dynasty] + [Emperor] + [Political Intrigue] + [Age of Empires System] At this time, Emperor Taichang is on his deathbed, the Ming Dynasty is in turmoil, three cases are unfolding simultaneously, treacherous officials are plotting to move the palace, vassal states are becoming increasingly alienated, borders are in turmoil, and powerful nations surround the country. Beset by internal and external troubles, the vast empire is teetering on the brink of collapse! At this critical juncture, a modern youth who loves Ming history, Zhu Youxiao, a carpenter-turned-emperor from the future, uses *Age of Empires: Asian Dynasties* as his foundation. Imperial pikemen advance in orderly ranks, a formidable forest; heavily armored cavalry roar forth, crushing all enemies; musketeers stand silently in formation, their cold muzzles gazing upon all nations; he boldly reforms the court, eliminates the accumulated evils of factional strife, reshapes the rules of officialdom, and reforges an iron-blooded military spirit; he re-establishes vassal treaties, summoning tribute from all corners of the world; he promotes new laws, revitalizes crafts, enlightens the people, and ignites a prairie fire. The light of the empire shines upon the world! In this chaotic world engulfed in war, Zhu Youxiao made a vow: "Now that I am the ruler of the empire, I will let the iron cavalry of the Ming Dynasty crush the darkness, and let the Ming Dynasty's sun and moon flag fly high over the world again!" — Tianqi, the era of the empire, has begun!

25. 25 崇 Chongzhen: This Great Ming Is Surprisingly Powerful 崇祯：这个大明有点强 A Dreaming Young Man一个有梦想的少年Historical564k WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + satisfying power fantasy + mass troop recruitment + System + wild imagination] In the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, Zhu Youjian begins by drawing a Shenying Battalion. He rebuilds the Ming Dynasty, expands its military, purges treacherous officials, subdues Jiangnan, cuts down the powerful clans, and wins the people's hearts. He launches an eastern campaign against Japanese pirates, presses the Russians in the north, wages war across the southern seas, and conquers Per 2kReads7.7Score143Shelves

    Reader note

    🤩…

26. 26 奋 Striving in the First Year of Hongwu 奋斗在洪武元年 Imperial Nobility天煌贵胄Historical2.8M WordsCompleted The good news: I transmigrated. The bad news: I transmigrated to the first year of Hongwu. Who else can relate? I, Young Master Yang, got press-ganged right from the start and became one of Emperor Zhu Chongba's proud wage slaves. 13.5kReads8.9Score848Shelves

    Reader note

    Highly recommended! A brand new historical novel set in the Ming Dynasty, without a system and featuring time travel: ① Ming Dynasty, Hongwu Year 1. In Ningyang County, the protagonist, Yang Shaofeng, is rescued by Ming soldiers shortly after his arrival. He happens to be wearing a blue scholar's robe and is presented to Chang Yuchun, the Grand Councilor of Military and State Affairs, Deputy General of the Northern Expeditionary Army, and second-in-command. Yang Shaofeng then becomes the acting magistrate of Ningyang County, Yanzhou Prefecture, Shandong Province, a glorious underling of Emperor Zhu Chongba.

27. 27 大 Great Ming: Nephew, Don’t Cry. Your Uncle Will Carry You to the Throne 大明：外甥别哭，舅舅扛你上皇位 Youthful Face, White Hair朱颜白发Historical1.1M WordsCompleted I am Lan Taiping, the most powerful official's son in the Great Ming. My father is Lan Yu, Duke of Liang, tutor to the Crown Prince, and a grand general. He once personally led an army of 150,000 to crush the Northern Yuan forces at Lake Buir. The founding emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, praised him as the equal of Wei Qing of Han and Li Jing of Tang. My uncle by marriage is the famous King of Kaiping, Chang Yuchun. My cousin is the Crown Princess, married to Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My cousin is Chang Sh 14.1kReads7.1Score541Shelves

    Reader note

    I transmigrated and became Lan Taiping, the son of Lan Yu. To avoid the execution of my entire family, I was determined to help Zhu Yunwen ascend the throne, even at the cost of a military coup!

28. 28 大 The First Duke of the Great Ming 大明第一公 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical2.3M WordsCompleted I am Li Jinglong. This is my story, and the story of the Great Ming. 131kReads9.2Score14.4kShelves

    Reader note

    Check out this new book by the author of "My Grandfather Zhu Yuanzhang," featuring Li Jinglong, Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest grandson. It's currently around 220,000 words long, with 450,000 readers. The quality, plot, and character development are all top-notch—a guaranteed success!

29. 29 哈 Hahaha, Great Ming 哈哈哈，大明 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In an age when everyone is rebelling, to survive, you have to be more ruthless than every rebel king. You have to become the greatest rebel king of all. Take down Gao Yingxiang first, then Zhang Xianzhong, then Li Zicheng, and after that, go straight for the Eight Banners. You Manchus, your emperor is back. 461.2kReads9.4Score64.9kShelves

    Reader note

    This is worth checking out, it's really good.

30. 30 明 Ming: The Goddess Chronicles 明：神女记 Yongle Yuan Ying永乐元樱Ancient Romance225k WordsCompleted Modern office worker Yang Xiaoqing plunges from a cliff amid blazing flames and yellow sand, only to land in a Ming army camp. Falling from the sky and seemingly immortal, she is hailed as the "Heavenly Oracle Goddess," and the wheels of fate begin to turn. Before the alcohol has even worn off, she finds a black-armored general holding a sword to her throat. He is none other than Prince Yan Zhu Di, the future Yongle Emperor! A golden star chart suddenly appears in her palm, and the battlefield's 25Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    I highly recommend this book! It's so addictive I stayed up all night to finish it! [Admiration][Admiration]

31. 31 大 Ming's God of War, Zhu Di 大明战神朱棣 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical472k WordsCompleted Why do we love reading about him? Because he lived the way we wish we could: if you don’t like it, fight! If you lose, own it! If you win, don’t brag. He feigned madness, played the fool, and even ate pig feed in a pigsty. Then he fought his way from Beiping to Nanjing and seized the dragon throne with his own hands. Zhu Di, the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, was twenty when he was sent to govern Beiping. No one had any faith in this “Fourth Son.” His imperial father suspected him, his nephew trie 20.2kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves

    Reader note

    A passionate Ming Dynasty, a passionate Zhu Di… [Thumbs up]

32. 32 穿 I Transmigrated into an Invincible Ming Dynasty Emperor 穿越成无敌的明朝皇帝 Fresh Ideas Make Literature More Exciting标新愿文学更精彩Historical530k WordsOngoing A thrilling historical tale, with no frustrating setbacks, beautiful women, and a hero who plays the pig to eat the tiger... Zhu Shaolong, a college student with a day job and an invincible Celestial Venerable, carries the memories of his previous life as an Immortal Venerable into the body of Zhu Youxiao, the carpenter emperor of the late Ming! Six hidden treacherous ministers scheme in secret, laying traps at every turn. The Tianqi Explosion is imminent, factional infighting is tearing apart t 135Reads9.5Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    After the protagonist transmigrates, there is no

33. 33 启 Your Majesty, the Crown Prince Is Causing Trouble Again! 启禀陛下，太子殿下又作妖了！ Spring Breeze on the Shore岸上春风Historical322k WordsCompleted In the fourteenth year of Hongwu, Crown Prince Zhu Biao wakes from a coma and begins his journey toward resignation. Why take on a 996-style regency job in the Ming dynasty? With a System, wouldn’t it be better to live carefree as a prince? Zhu Biao: “Father, why not entrust the responsibility of overseeing the court to Fourth Brother?” Zhu Yuanzhang: “(⊙_⊙)” Empress Ma: “(⊙_⊙)” Prince of Yan Zhu Di: “∑(´△`)?!” The civil and military officials: “Σ (ﾟДﾟ;)” Zhu Biao is helpless. He doesn’t want to 40Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    Not bad, they all transmigrated into Zhu Biao's body.

34. 34 大 Great Ming: The Zhu Family's Executive Vice Emperor 大明：老朱家的常务副皇帝 Half Past Two in the Morning深夜两点半Historical302k WordsCompleted Better for one person to weep than for ten thousand to weep. Better for one family to weep than for ten thousand families to suffer. Better for officials to suffer than for the common people to suffer!!!! After dying unexpectedly, the soul of modern young man Zhu Biao is brought by the System to a parallel Ming Dynasty, where he becomes the Crown Prince, Zhu Biao!!!! But the useless System falls into a deep slumber. Relying on his own abilities, Zhu Biao transforms and builds the Ming Dynasty, l 3.1kReads6.9Score112Shelves
35. 35 大 Great Ming: I'm the Emperor, So Why Are You Hailing the Crown Prince? 大明：咱是皇帝，你喊太子万岁？ Ah, the Other Side of the Water水一方啊Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Not mindless! Fast-paced plot! A Hongwu-era take on Home with Kids!] After his soul transmigrates into Zhu Biao, he awakens the Long Live System. Every time he oversteps his bounds and acts like the emperor, he gains more years of life! And so Zhu Biao begins his journey as a rebellious son! Zhu Biao: Stripping the vassal princes of their military power isn’t enough. We should cut their stipends, too! Old Zhu: You’re not leaving your brothers any way to survive! Zhu Biao: Having only two consor 7.9kReads7.0Score501Shelves
36. 36 假 Fake Eunuch: I Am the Ming Dynasty's Ninth-Thousand-Year Lord 假太监：我乃大明九千岁 Ninth Day, Tenth Month初九元十Historical7.1M WordsOngoing [Mythic Great Ming] [Alternate History] [High Martial] [Great Ming] [No System] Yang Fan transmigrates to the Great Ming Dynasty and becomes a lowly eunuch, witnessing with his own eyes the grand, turbulent age of humanity! A dynasty that has endured for millennia, immortal aristocratic families, heroes of the martial world, mighty commoners, and dragons and serpents rising together! If that's how it is, then I, Yang Fan, will become the greatest man under heaven! I'll shatter the clouds and bec 133.8kReads9.2Score13.1kShelves

    Reader note

    [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts] A martial arts novel set in the Ming Dynasty! 🔥🔥🔥 The protagonist accidentally transmigrates to ancient times, only to become a eunuch. Luckily, it's a fake eunuch, and he regains his abilities through rigorous martial arts training. 🔥🔥🔥 High quality, 9.3 Points, over four million words, guaranteed quality and quantity. 🔥🔥🔥 Come check it out!

37. 37 大 Great Ming: From Book Boy to the Strongest Imperial Guard 大明：从书童到最强锦衣卫 Jinghai's Most Devoted Lover京海第一深情Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Zhou Chu transmigrated to the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty. To survive, he was sold to the Lu family as a page. Just as Zhou Chu was helping the family’s second young master study and make steady progress, disaster struck the Lu family. Its members were thrown into prison. Zhou Chu took the Lu family’s only daughter with him, earning money while bribing the guards to make life in prison more comfortable for the family. Then Zhu Houzhao died, and Zhu Houcong took the throne, changing the era n 45.1kReads8.9Score5kShelves
38. 38 大 The Ming Dynasty at Sunset 大明日落 The Long River Flows into the Sea长河入海流Historical1.5M WordsOngoing The Ming Dynasty! The end of the Ming! Chen Feng establishes a power base between two mountains, keeping a low profile as he develops. When he runs out of money, he raids the Tartars! He grows stronger little by little, waiting for the day he can soar to greatness and build a prosperous dynasty where everyone has enough to eat! The Ming Dynasty! The Ming era! The end of the Ming! 13.6kReads7.0Score1.3kShelves

    Reader note

    The continuation of Chinese civilization!

39. 39 明 The Hakka Army of the Late Ming 明末客家军 That Hakka Blade客家那把刀Historical625k WordsCompleted This book is entirely original. The protagonist transmigrates into a kind, ordinary Hakka family in southern Jiangxi at the end of the Ming dynasty. The family starts by expanding the patrol office from 20 people, then takes up farming and development, quells rebellions and builds an army, suppresses pirates in the Guangdong Sea, resists the Dutch in the Fujian Sea, fights the British at Humen, and recovers Taiwan. There are naval battles at Hailingyang, Nan'ao, Luoliowan, Humen, and Meizhou Isl 4kReads8.1Score344Shelves

    Reader note

    This is an entirely original book. The protagonist transmigrates to a kind-hearted Hakka landlord family in southern Jiangxi during the late Ming Dynasty. Starting as a patrol officer with 20 men, the family expands through farming, suppressing rebellions, building an army, fighting pirates in Guangdong, resisting the Dutch in Fujian, expanding into Taiwan, conquering the South China Sea, and fighting the Qing Dynasty in the north… Historical events unfold one after another, taking the reader through the history of southeastern Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangdong, and Taiwan! Based on real historical events, the book guides the reader step-by-step in building and developing their power, with interconnected plots and numerous foreshadowing elements. There's no system, no wishful thinking; the development of power is methodical and based on evidence! Historical events include: the Yongxing Rebellion, naval battles in Fujian, Guangdong, and Taiwan, Zheng Zhilong, the pirate Li Kuiqi, Liu Xiang, the Dutch, British, and Spanish… Readers interested in the history of late Ming Dynasty Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangdong, and Taiwan can add this to their bookshelf. The later plot is even more exciting. It features a diverse cast of characters, from patriots and heroes to childhood sweethearts, couples shouldering heavy responsibilities, and true love forged in adversity! There are rises and falls!

40. 40 南 The New Longwu Army of Southern Ming 南明龙武新军 That Hakka Blade客家那把刀Historical25k WordsOngoing During the reign of the Longwu Emperor of the Southern Ming, the Battle of Ganzhou began! Zhang An transmigrated as a general of the Longwu New Army, starting off with a crushing defeat at Meilin. A beautiful woman amid the chaos is my wife. Together with her, I'll wage war and bring order to the realm. The Battle of Ganzhou is brutal. Ordered to escort the Longwu Emperor, Zhang An fails, but saves a princess instead. After Ganzhou falls, Zhang An unites the counties in the mountains of Jiangxi, 33Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 41 我 I, Daughter of the Deposed Empress, Seized Zhu Qizhen's Throne 我，废后之女，夺了朱祁镇皇位 Chilled Honeydew冰镇蜜瓜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Empress + Sky Screen + Empowering Female-Led Story] After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, she became Zhu Xingyi, the daughter of Hu Shanxiang, the deposed empress. She had no special golden finger from transmigrating, but fortunately, in her previous life she had been a top-level special agent, skilled in everything. She kept a low profile while secretly building an army. When the Tumu Crisis erupted, Zhu Xingyi's strength, concealed for years, was finally revealed, stunning the entire worl 21kReads8.2Score1.9kShelves

    Reader note

    [Add one to your bookshelf] Zhu Xingyi transmigrated into the body of Hu Shanxiang, the deposed empress of the Ming Dynasty. Without any special abilities, she possessed ten skills and secretly cultivated an army. After the Tumu Crisis, her strength was exposed, and she refused to save Zhu Qizhen, stating directly that she would seize the throne and make her own mother the retired emperor. Officials went from opposing her to begging her to ascend the throne. After taking power, she implemented reforms such as land nationalization, gender equality, and the Age of Exploration, prematurely igniting the Industrial Revolution and leading the Ming cavalry to conquer the world. Years later, when the heavens reviewed the greatest emperors of all time, her civil and military achievements were unparalleled, shocking all emperors.

42. 42 人 In the Great Ming Dynasty, I Rose to Power Through Immortality 人在大明，从长生开始权倾天下 Scorned by All千夫所指Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing [Court intrigue, everyone’s favorite, princess, immortal, no romance, world conquest] Ye Lingxi accidentally transmigrates to Mount Wudang in the twenty-fifth year of Zhizheng, where the immortal Zhang Sanfeng takes her in as his disciple. She obtains an elixir of immortality. Without a second thought, Ye Lingxi takes it herself. From then on, her appearance is frozen at eighteen, her Ren and Du meridians are unblocked, and she begins her path of cultivation. In the chaotic final years of the Yu 2.7kReads7.5Score137Shelves
43. 43 穿 Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty: I Am the Regent 穿越大明：我为摄政王 The Code Slave Rises Again码奴翻身Historical605k WordsOngoing Ye Qing transmigrates into the Ming Dynasty as Zhu Di, the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, and successfully saves Zhu Xiongying and Empress Ma. After exposing Lady Lü’s plot, he asks Zhu Yuanzhang to establish the “Great Ming Royal Academy of Sciences” and a “New Army Camp,” ostensibly to “build an empire that will last for generations for his nephew Xiongying.” Thus begins a comprehensive revolution in technology and institutions. He opens factories producing cement and glass and operating blast f 7Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 大 The Ming Dynasty’s Crown Prince: Extending the Dynasty for a Thousand Years 大明皇太孙：延续千年国祚 The Code Slave Rises Again码奴翻身Historical452k WordsOngoing Reborn as Zhu Xiongying, the Ming dynasty's imperial grandson, he will save his mother, save his grandmother, and kill Lü. Step by step, he will rise to the top. As he battles the invisible dangers of the palace and the inevitable course of history, he will fight to win a glimmer of hope for himself and his family, while using modern knowledge to keep the Ming dynasty going for a thousand years~ 41Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 帝 The Rise of an Empire: I Extend the Ming Dynasty by Seven Hundred Years! 帝国崛起：我为大明续命七百年！ Little Shark Living in Antarctica住在南极的小鲨Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [System + alternate-history Ming Dynasty + decisive and ruthless + iron-blooded emperor + farming] The Ming Empire is growing weaker by the day. Shen Yu, whose soul has transmigrated into this world, becomes the ninth prince. Let’s see how he makes the Ming realm shine brighter than ever. 29.7kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves
46. 46 大 Great Ming: I'm a Prince, Can't I Enjoy Myself? 大明：皇子的我还不能享受享受？ The Pumpkin Became a Rookie南瓜变成菜鸟Historical1.7M WordsCompleted I'm no good at writing introductions. This is a new book by a new author. He transmigrates to the Zhizheng era, and the System blows up. What! I'm actually the Prince Qin Min, who did every evil thing imaginable? The second legitimate son of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang! He died young. After his death, Zhu Yuanzhang personally wrote a memorial condemning him: "Since you were sent to your fief, you have earned no good reputation. You kept company with petty men, indulged in wine and women, a 36.8kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves

    Reader note

    I traveled back to the early Ming Dynasty, and the main theme is not to rebel. The Zhu family is united, and it's a happy family life. [Smirk]

47. 47 魂 Reborn in the Great Ming, with My Eldest Brother Dead from the Start 魂穿大明，开局大哥陨落 Unfamiliar with the Bright Moon不知锦月Historical424k WordsCompleted An accident sends his soul back a hundred years. After another mishap, he becomes Mu Sheng, the son of Mu Ying. To everyone else, Zhu Yuanzhang is a ruthless, cold-blooded emperor. But in Mu Sheng's eyes, this supreme ruler has a tenderness and vulnerability that history never recorded. He saves the emperor's eldest grandson, Zhu Xiongying, protects Empress Ma, and turns the tide as a young man, earning a title of nobility in a single battle! From then on, the course of Ming history is utterly 699Reads—Score104Shelves

    Reader note

    I'm currently following a novel about the Ming Dynasty. It's about time travel to the Ming Dynasty, and the story unfolds along a clear historical timeline. I'm enjoying it.

48. 48 我 My Brother and I Venture into Great Ming, and from the Start, We Fish Up Empress Ma 我和兄弟闯大明，开局钓到马皇后 Limping Crab瘸腿蟹Historical1.2M WordsCompleted (The rating just came out, so it's still a little low.) (The protagonist is Chen Piao. He has a golden finger, and this is mainly a lighthearted, satisfying read.) Chen Piao and Chu He accidentally transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty. One awakens the Container Blind Box System. The other awakens the Fishing System. The two originally planned to live in seclusion in the mountains. Who could have guessed that Chu He would fish up two people? As a liberal arts student, Chen Piao recognizes them as Emp 3.3kReads7.6Score176Shelves

    Reader note

    This is great, guys! And most importantly, the author is updating three times a day! [Smirk]

49. 49 明 Late Ming: Returning to the Ming Dynasty as Crown Prince! 明末：回到大明当太子！ Binbin Youli Was Already Taken斌斌有理被注册Historical1.5M WordsOngoing [Reborn in the womb as the last crown prince of the late Ming + no System + scheming + seizing power + thrilling military action + harem + firearms technology + expanding the realm + ruling the world] [A slow-burn story with no System. Nothing happens overnight. Childhood moves along quickly, with only major historical milestones covered.] [This is not a System story or quick transmigration. He won't instantly become invincible and rule the world without a thought. Read with care. The characters 239Reads6.9Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    Reincarnated as Zhu Cilang, the last crown prince of the late Ming Dynasty, this story features a protagonist without a system, yet not brainless or invincible. It is meticulously researched and highly recommended, a rare and insightful historical work from the late Ming period.

50. 50 穿 Transmigrating to Great Ming: Zhu Zhanji’s Xuande Era of Peace 穿越大明：朱瞻基的宣德之治 I Want You to Be My Cat想你做我的猫Historical202k WordsCompleted I used to be an ordinary high school student who loved studying Ming history and especially admired Zhu Zhanji. One night, I suddenly transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty and became the imperial grandson, Zhu Zhanji. I helped my grandfather, Zhu Di, develop the Divine Machine Cannon ahead of its time and rehabilitate the orphaned survivors of the Jingnan campaign. When my father, Zhu Gaochi, was on the throne, I thoroughly investigated cheating in the imperial examinations. After taking power, I wi 55Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    I, a high school student interested in the history of the Ming Dynasty, traveled back in time to become Emperor Zhu Zhanji and began the great cause of reviving the Ming Dynasty, using the high technology that would later appear in history to revitalize the Ming Dynasty.

Other lists with Great Ming: I Receive a Package from the Future Every Day