Any Late Ming Dynasty Novels That Can Stand Beside Ke Shan Meng’s Iron-Blooded Remnants? 有和柯山梦写的《铁血残明》比肩的明末小说吗

1. 151 明 A Minor Tax Clerk in the Late Ming Dynasty 明末小税吏 Cat Eating Wontons吃云吞的猫Historical119k WordsOngoing Zhong Qiren, a “professional” from the tax bureau, transmigrates to the late Ming dynasty, where his approach to work is a little different from everyone else's. Has anyone ever seen an industrial park? No? Well, then, let's build one. Attracting investment is a must. There'll be no exorbitant taxes and levies in our “high-tech industrial park.” In fact, I'll even offer tax rebates. The court asks me how we can increase state revenue. There's no need for military levies to suppress bandits, trai 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   See if this book meets your requirements. It doesn't have any overpowered plot devices, it's not a wish-fulfillment story, and it tries to realistically depict the late Ming Dynasty, from the common people to the imperial court. At the same time, it aims to provide a professional perspective on this period of history from the viewpoints of modern finance and fiscal policy.

2. 152 甲 First Sino-Japanese War: From Sinking the Yoshino to Becoming a World Power 甲午：从击沉吉野到成为世界列强 Genius Historian天才史学家Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Sino-Japanese War of 1894] [No System] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Late Qing Dynasty] [Passionate Struggle for Supremacy] [Warlords] [Founder of the Beiyang New Army] [Tiger of Beiyang] [Dragon of Beiyang] [Beiyang] [History] [Transmigration] [Naval Warfare] [War of Resistance] [No Saintly Hero] [Battleships] [Cruisers] [Ancient History] [War of Resistance Against Japan] [Emperor] [Tyrant] [God of War] [World Domination] The people's heroes will live forever. [British Princess] [Japanese Pirate Em 5.1kReads6.8Score434Shelves
3. 153 穿 Transmigrate as Zheng Chenggong: Starting With the Bombardment of Shunzhi 穿越成郑成功：从炮击顺治开始 The Feisty Little Golden Retriever爱打架的小金毛Historical210k WordsCompleted [Great Ming] [Southern Ming] [Zheng Chenggong] [Restore the Ming and overthrow the Qing] [A desperate counterattack] [The world's greatest fleet] A 30-year-old veteran has just retired from the military and returned home. One day, he catches a cold and fever, and sleeps through the whole day. When he wakes up, he has transmigrated into Zheng Chenggong. He bombards the Qing emperor Shunzhi, defeats the Eight Banners armies time and again, captures Shi Lang, the “Sea Thunderbolt,” and takes Yao Qi 31Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 154 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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   A phoenix coral pendant stirs up a storm across four kingdoms; a down-on-his-luck youth in a teahouse rises to become a master strategist! Set in an alternate history, the story weaves an epic tale of a commoner's rise to power and intrigue. The protagonist, Qi Ming, hones his skills amidst the wolves of Shiping Mountain, awakens his bloodline in the Gu Tide dungeon, and navigates the treacherous waters of the imperial court. Here you'll find thrilling life-or-death trials, intricate power struggles, and the exhilarating spectacle of a humble ant 'shaking the heavens with his mortal body'! If you prefer a 'dormant-explosive' growth arc and are captivated by intellectual battles between multiple factions, this million-word serialized masterpiece will keep you up at night!

5. 155 帝 The Art of Imperial Politics: The Jiajing Era 帝王心术：嘉靖时代 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical227k WordsCompleted This novel offers a profound look at Jiajing’s transformation from an energetic reformer into an emperor obsessed with Daoism. Daoist priests such as Shao Yuanjie and Tao Zhongwen used mysticism to manipulate his inner world; Yan Song and his son won favor with Daoist prayers and monopolized power for twenty years; Xu Jie bided his time before finally bringing down the treacherous ministers; and Hai Rui risked his life to submit a memorial condemning the ills of the age. Together, these vivid ch 1.2kReads6.9Score109Shelves

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   "Everyone, tell me, what kind of emperor am I? I can't even acknowledge my own father as my father?! Who am I bullying?! But, I'm also pretty awesome 🐮, I haven't dared to rebel against me even though I haven't held court for decades!!"... Based on history, beautifully written! A study of imperial strategy, worth reading!

6. 156 皇 The Prince Goes on a Journey: Forced to Become a Hostage from the Start 皇子出游：开局被逼做质子 Shrimp-Eating Crowd吃虾群众Historical198k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into the body of a prince, thinking I could lie flat and enjoy the good life. Who knew the original owner was a walking jinx, someone everyone avoided like the plague? On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, I stumbled upon a prince's affair. I managed to kill him in self-defense, but that brought trouble that could cost me my life. My emperor father doesn't even know what I look like, and my brothers want me dead the moment they lay eyes on me. To make matters worse, I'm being 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The plot is superb, with no dull moments.

7. 157 大 Great Ming: I Become Emperor After Jiajing 大明：嘉靖之后我为帝 These Five Sheep这个五只羊Historical204k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It wasn't an extreme maneuver, but it was perfectly legal and ethical.

8. 158 明 The Reversal That Began at Prince Fu's Mansion in the Late Ming 明末从福王府开始的逆袭 Little Flying Elephant小飛象Historical887k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the fourth year of Chongzhen, Zhu Cihua became the most unfortunate eldest grandson of the Prince of Fu in history. His grandfather was a notorious miser, his father did nothing but listen to music, and his two uncles were waiting eagerly for him to fall out of favor. Worse still, he remembered history: ten years later, Li Zicheng would capture Luoyang, and the whole family would become part of a “Fu-Lu Feast.” Rather than wait to die... So eleven-year-old Zhu Cihua start 1.3kReads6.0Score100Shelves

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   This is a good book; you can take a look.

9. 159 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Snatched Da Yuer 大明：开局截胡大玉儿 Crescent Moon月牙弯弯Historical663k WordsCompleted In the first year of the Chongzhen era, Pi Island runs out of food, and 20,000 soldiers and civilians are on the brink of death. With worry turning his temples white, Mao Wenlong watches as his son Mao Chengzong awakens after a single dynasty. The fool who had played dumb for twelve years now possesses Li Cunxiao's peerless strength: he lifts a thousand-catty stone lock with one hand and sweeps the island's military bullies aside. The Later Jin ruler Hong Taiji sees Pi Island as a thorn in his s 4.4kReads6.8Score398Shelves

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   This is quite interesting.

10. 160 重 Reborn at the End of the Ming Dynasty: First, Save the Nine Thousand Years 重生明末，开局先救九千岁 Soul Sealed in Dust尘封之魂Historical264k WordsOngoing After transmigrating as the Chongzhen Emperor, he saves the Nine-Thousand-Year-Old from the start. Seizing the wealth is better than seizing the family. The eunuch faction is the emperor's faction. Government orders don't reach beyond the imperial city? No problem, I'll replace the officials! The Ministry of Revenue can't raise money? No problem, I'll replace them! The Beijing garrison can't fight? No problem, I'll replace them! ...No problem, I'll replace them! Starting with the people in power —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    While not on par with the top players, their intelligence is certainly on point.

11. 161 异 A Long Journey in Another World 异界旅途漫漫 The Mountain Moon Knows Not of You山月不知君Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [No System + Original Story + Ensemble Cast + No Brain-Dead Characters + Fast-Paced + Pure Romance] I’m dedicated to creating a different kind of world and bringing everyone a fresh new thrill, along with a more realistic experience! The rain fell without letup, day after gloomy day. Beneath the curtain of rain... Travelers from another world, I’d like you to finish this terrible game of chess for me. Anyone can be a chess piece, anyone can be sacrificed. All living beings are players in this ga 5.8kReads—Score325Shelves

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    How about trying this one? It's absolutely divine! The more you read, the more exciting it gets! Every beginning and character introduction is intricately connected by a powerful causal system. I highly recommend this isekai novel to everyone—it's incredibly good, with a thrilling plot, logically sound plot twists, and exquisite aesthetics. It's definitely the most worthwhile novel to read this year.

12. 162 种 Farming: From Sect Tenant Farmer to Supreme Across the Myriad Worlds 种田：从宗门佃户到万界独尊 Foolish Zhi傻志Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing [Farming] + [Ensemble cast] + [Lord] + [Conquest] + [System] + [Satisfying wish fulfillment] Zhang Guiyuan transmigrates to a parallel world at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, where he becomes a tenant farmer growing spiritual plants for a sect. He awakens the strongest Lord System and obtains an unparalleled book: Postpartum Care for Sows He settles into a fine life of farming, raising pigs, and teasing his wicked sword cultivator little sister. But then a calamity that comes once every tho 3.1kReads5.7Score170Shelves

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    [Conquest] + [Territorial Expansion] + [Lords] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Refreshing Story] Starting from Lake Baikal, build your power, construct factories, manufacture cannons, and use an iron torrent to sweep across four great empires.

13. 163 仙 The Han Dynasty of the Immortals: A Quest for Immortality in the Late Han 仙汉汉末龙虎寻仙记 Cloud Bean Filling云豆馅Xianxia226k WordsOngoing If you're not a hero, don't read the Three Kingdoms. And if you're a hero, how could you not understand the loneliness of troubled times? Everyone, there are more Three Kingdoms novels on the market than you could haul away in a wagon. But after looking through them all, I can count on one hand the ones I could actually keep reading. Is it because the authors lack skill? No. The problem is that fast-food template: the moment the protagonist gets a cheat, the Five Tiger Generals are reduced to 33Reads—Score165Shelves

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    If you're tired of fast-paced online novels, don't miss this long-form series. The story is rooted in the core values ​​of loyalty, righteousness, propriety, and trustworthiness in Chinese culture, refusing to copy foreign narrative templates. Multiple character storylines intertwine, with the Yuzhou Cauldron gathering the energy of mountains and rivers, the Lingtai seizing the destiny of heroes, and various forces vying for power in a chaotic world. Each volume is independent and complete, yet interconnected; all local conflicts ultimately point to a grand plan of devouring otherworldly gods.

14. 164 中 Reviving the Great Ming: A Lone Minister Founds Constitutional Rule 中兴大明，我以孤臣开宪政 Starry Words星星语话Historical731k WordsOngoing The protagonist, Su Ran, transmigrates into another world when the Tianqi Great Explosion occurs. Through a stroke of fortune, he takes over the original owner’s body and enters the chaotic final years of the Ming Dynasty. See: A modern transmigrator versus the chosen one of the age. Heaven itself seems determined to help the Qing, the chosen ones of this world, sending one disaster after another: droughts, locust plagues, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis... A whole new game of political intrigue, 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is an outlier in the Ming Dynasty; by reading it, you can understand the real Ming Dynasty!

15. 165 贵 The Pinnacle of the Noble Consort 贵妃之巅 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted “A twisted romance” + “palace intrigue” + “a tragedy of the age.” During the Chenghua reign of the Ming dynasty, palace maid Wan Zhen'er spent ten years bringing Crown Prince Zhu Jianshen, confined in the Cold Palace, back from hell to the world of the living. What began as a desperate act of protection warped, under the influence of power, into a twisted symbiosis. Seventeen years older than him, she was his nursemaid and elder sister, and eventually became his only Noble Consort, as well as hi 824Reads—Score100Shelves

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    "Abnormal love affair" + "palace intrigue" + "Ming Dynasty tragedy". Wan Zhen'er was 17 years older than Emperor Zhu Jianshen of the Ming Dynasty, but Zhu Jianshen loved her to death and even set up the Western Depot, a special agency for her... Based on history, logically rigorous, and beautifully written!

16. 166 明 A Nameless Death in the Ming Dynasty 明卒无名 Robust Old Ding Ji老当益壮的丁姬Historical670k WordsOngoing In the third year of Chongzhen, a severe drought struck Shaanxi, and not a single grain was harvested. The government hounded the people for taxes like a tiger, while refugees were driven away like livestock. When Shen woke up, a knife was already at his throat. He was a transmigrator, and one of thirty-seven people waiting to die. With a single sentence, he escaped the blade and led the others into an abandoned village. No food? They would grow their own. No iron? They would smelt it themselves 80Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    You can take a look 👀

17. 167 来 Arriving in Southern Ming, an Engineering Student Crushes the Qing and Restores China 来到南明，工科生横扫满清复华夏 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical533k WordsOngoing In the first year of the Hongguang reign, Jiangnan is on the verge of falling. The realm is shattered, and the people are displaced. A modern engineering expert unexpectedly arrives in the storm-tossed chaos of the Southern Ming. The land is divided among warlords, powerful enemies press at its borders, and the old and new dynasties take turns on the stage. He has no peerless martial arts, but he possesses engineering, manufacturing, and scientific knowledge far ahead of his time. He gathers dis 1.1kReads—Score103Shelves

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    The sun sets over distant, verdant mountains; the cold wind chills the humble dwelling. A dog barks at the brushwood gate; a traveler returns home on a snowy night.

18. 168 工 An Engineering Student Ventures into the Late Ming 工科小伙闯明末 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A middle-aged bachelor, beaten down by society and thwarted at every turn in the modern world, with no connections to his name but plenty of knowledge and ability, is accidentally transported to the Chongzhen era at the end of the Ming dynasty. Relying on his modern knowledge while adapting to the era’s actual technological and industrial capabilities, he works hard to quietly change history and prevent China’s decline. 2.8kReads7.8Score196Shelves
19. 169 双 Two Transmigrators’ Road Through the Great Ming 双穿大明之路见不平 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Historical265k WordsOngoing Su Tianci, a modern-day wage slave in 2026, was getting a foot massage at Red Romance when, for no apparent reason, he transmigrated to the war-torn Ming dynasty. Things were hellish from the start, but luckily, he could actually return to 2026! Two vastly different eras now lay before him. 465Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That year when no one came after.

20. 170 两 A Trader Between Two Worlds: From 1988 to 2025 两界倒爷从1988到2025 Striving to Stay Alive8888努力活着8888Urban469k WordsOngoing Su Tianci was an unemployed street loafer in 1988. He was planning to head into the mountains to hunt for some meat, but accidentally fell off a cliff. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated to 2025, an age of booming economic growth. Even more astonishingly, two vastly different eras now lay before him, and he could travel back and forth between them. 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
21. 171 双 A Double Crossing to Make a Fortune in Republican-Era China 双穿之民国淘金 Striving to Stay Alive8888努力活着8888Urban3.3M WordsOngoing Li Xiaren had spent 25 years as a wage slave, living at the bottom of society and crushed by the pressure of making ends meet. No matter how hard he worked to earn money, he still couldn't afford a home of his own. Even his longtime girlfriend left him. Downhearted, he finally managed to collect the wages he'd been owed and planned to head to Tian Shang Ren Jian for a stuffed flatbread. But who could have guessed? A ball of lightning struck him and sent him straight back to a turbulent era. More 532Reads7.7Score135Shelves
22. 172 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 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is a slow-burn story (you can only watch from the sidelines in the early stages). It has no system, no pretentiousness, no mindless plots, no time travel, no technology, and no special effects. It has history, characters, wars, and schemes. It emphasizes strategy, with an adopted son usurping power and controlling the regional military governors, eventually unifying the country and continuing the five-hundred-year-old Tang Dynasty!

23. 173 穿 Transmigrated as Zhu Cilang, I Demand Chongzhen Abdicate from the Start 穿越朱慈烺开局金銮殿请崇祯退位 Lonely Nights Through the Ages万古长夜多寂寞Historical3.0M WordsOngoing After transmigrating as Zhu Cilang, the Ming crown prince, he stumbles upon a globe and learns of a rewritten past: the once-mighty Ming Dynasty ruled the world, only to suffer the destruction of its civilization and the loss of its cultural heritage. In the year 1644, disaster threatens the nation. Huangtaiji, Li Zicheng, and Zhang Xianzhong each have their own schemes, and the fall of the dynasty is imminent. Unwilling to let tragedy repeat itself, he strides straight into the Golden Throne H 72Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Discovering a globe after time-traveling, I learned that the Ming Dynasty was once a global empire. The leader of the Gua Alliance was right; our history has been distorted, our civilization severed, and our traditional culture destroyed. But now that I've traveled here, I can't let that tragedy repeat itself. For the continuation of Chinese civilization, I will conquer the entire world!

24. 174 爹 Dad, Stop Acting! You're About to Make Yue Fei Cry 爹咱别演了岳飞都快被你感动哭了 Lonely Nights Through the Ages万古长夜多寂寞Historical338k WordsOngoing Title Tags: Transmigration, System, Father-and-Son Traitor Duo, Hilarious, Southern Song, Yue Fei, Saving the Nation, Reverse Whitewashing I transmigrated as Qin Hui's son. Everyone else is trying to ride their father's coattails, but I have to bring mine down! Bound to a Loyalist Redemption System, I can only survive by toppling the treacherous chancellor and saving Yue Fei. In court, I openly undermine him; Behind every plot, I strike back. Qin Hui wants to harm Yue Fei, so I make sure to 2Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 175 北 The Great Song’s Bandit King of Youyun Mountain 北宋幽云大山贼 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical255k WordsCompleted Wang Haichuan worked at a steel mill. Unable to stand the workshop supervisor’s constant harassment, he argued with him and was given three months off. To ease his frustration, Wang Haichuan went hiking in the mountains of the Youyun region of Shanxi. During a rainstorm, lightning struck him, warping time and sending him to Yunzhou in the third year of Tianqing, during the Northern Song reign of Emperor Huizong, in the Zhenghe era. At the time, the sixteen prefectures of Youyun were beset by one 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let the heroes of the Southern Ming Dynasty who resisted the Qing Dynasty see the light of day again.

26. 176 五 The Five Dynasties: A Sword Brings Peace 五代剑开太平 Great Hero好大侠Historical285k WordsOngoing The people are silent, and the hero speaks for them. [No transmigration, no System, history, wuxia, political maneuvering, battlefields, court politics, ensemble cast] The emperor changes atop Bianliang's walls. Who will sleep in the Dragon Bed tonight? Bodies fall before Zhongdu Bridge, while blame is passed around in Chongyuan Hall. Fabricating charges is child's play. After harming loyal officials, they frame them too. A young man learns his father was wronged and vows to cleanse this cor 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I absolutely rave about this book.

27. 177 武 The Martial Emperor Comes to Qing: Wielding Dream of the Red Chamber to Restore the Ming 武皇临清：手执红楼复大明 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted “My empire! Who’s kneeling down and handing it over to someone else?!” Outraged by the late Qing’s incompetence and treachery, Wu Zetian and Zhu Di rise from the dead and travel through time in a fury. With the cipher key to Dream of the Red Chamber in hand, they restore the Ming dynasty… 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Zhu Di, Empress Wu Zetian, Shangguan Wan'er, Di Renjie, and others travel through time to this world, proclaiming, "Who is kneeling and offering up my empire?!"... A novel concept, brilliantly written! Highly recommended! [Thumbs up]

28. 178 穿 Transmigrating to the Southern Song to Become the Iron Sword Hero 穿越南宋成为铁剑大侠 Bright Moon Ten Thousand Miles Away万里明月Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the Southern Song dynasty and became Yang Yunxiao, a descendant of Yang Zaixing! As the nation falls and families are torn apart, Wen Tianxiang raises an army against the Yuan, Jia Sidao wreaks havoc at court, and the Xuanming Sect stirs in the shadows. I endure humiliation at Wudang for over a decade, while Daoist Chongxu secretly teaches me martial arts. With the Xuanyuan Sword, I face the Xuanming Sword, righteousness overcoming evil; with the Primordial Chaos True Art, I c 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try these two! Amidst the clash of swords and the tenderness of chivalry! Liu Hanyan, Chu Qingjue, Su Ningshuang… a host of confidantes—who will join you on your adventures in the martial world? In the flames of war at the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, you will wield an iron sword to stir up court intrigue and uphold justice for the nation. The *Tui Bei Tu* holds secrets of heaven, the *Tao Te Ching* cultivates a Daoist heart, and the *Yi Jin Jing* tempers the body. The Five Elements, Eight Trigrams, and the art of divination are integrated into both righteous and evil martial arts, taking you on a journey through the most authentic martial arts world! In chaotic times, power, beauty, and wealth are all fleeting; only the heart of a chivalrous hero shines brightly like the sun and moon!

29. 179 民 The Ethnic Alchemist 民族炼金术士 Bright Moon Ten Thousand Miles Away万里明月Modern Romance105k WordsCompleted When international gold prices surged by more than 70% in 2025, surpassing U.S. Treasury bonds for the first time in 30 years to become the world's leading reserve asset held by central banks, the real-world rush to “hoard gold in troubled times” echoed the battle over gold in this novel. Amid geopolitical upheaval and the restructuring of the monetary system, gold's value as a safe haven is once again in demand. Yet The Nation's Alchemist had already revealed the truth in its story: what people 60Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 180 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    Thanks, OP! This is a new book, a short, completed novel that helps you recover from setbacks and detoxify. It's set in a fictional world, balancing political intrigue, humor, and practical information. It features a small ensemble cast, a fast pace, detailed descriptions, and strong moral values. It's not mindless, doesn't rely on clichés or high-tech gimmicks; every word is handwritten and full of sincerity. I highly recommend it!

31. 181 大 Great Ming: From Fallen Princess to Legendary Empress 大明：从亡国公主到传奇女帝 Jiang Jiucheng江九程Ancient Romance549k WordsOngoing (No CP + transmigration + no System + strong female lead + power struggle + nation-building + daily life + she eventually ascends the throne as emperor. Read with caution if this bothers you.) Zhu Meichuo's story begins on the night her kingdom falls. Chongzhen arrives with a sword in hand. The whole city is ablaze with war. As someone who has transmigrated, what choice will she make? How can she save the Ming Dynasty from its impending collapse? In this dark age on the horizon, watch as this se 13.1kReads9.2Score491Shelves

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    Intelligent, not brainless

32. 182 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
33. 183 两 Traveling Between Two Worlds: The Red-Hot Years 两界穿梭之火红年代 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Urban2.9M WordsOngoing Li Xiaren is an ordinary office worker, trudging through grueling days that start at eight in the morning and end at midnight. One day, after finally getting several months of back pay, he plans to give himself a well-deserved break. Who could have guessed that eating a grilled kidney for no apparent reason would send him back to the 1970s when he woke up? Luckily, he discovers he can return to 2025, and so two completely different eras open up before him!!! 254Reads7.6Score101Shelves

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    These two people.

34. 184 双 Twin Rivers: Bloodbath in Republican-Era Shanghai 双川民国之沪上血战 Good Luck Keeps Coming好运不断Urban2.6M WordsOngoing Su Tianci has spent 25 years as a working stiff. After leaving the military, he has the job he earned stolen by someone with power and influence. His attempts to seek justice come to nothing, and with the other side's overwhelming influence, he has no choice but to become a delivery driver. Who could have guessed that while performing a good deed, he'd be struck by a heavy truck and sent straight to the Republican era? Then his transmigration golden finger turns out to let him travel between the 172Reads7.2Score149Shelves
35. 185 在 Passing Myself Off as a Rich Returnee in the 1980s 在八零伪装回国土豪 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Su Tianci, an ordinary working stiff for 25 years, spends his free time exploring the wilderness. By chance, he discovers a box full of U.S. dollars. Overjoyed, Su Tianci starts dreaming about where to go for a meat-stuffed flatbread. But before he can even celebrate, he slips and inexplicably tumbles off a cliff. When he comes to again, he has somehow arrived in an era full of opportunity… 7.4kReads5.8Score297Shelves
36. 186 两 Traveling Between Two Worlds: The 1970s 两界穿梭之七零年代 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Urban3.2M WordsOngoing Wu Xiaoyao is a working-class nobody, a corporate drudge who likes to unwind by grilling skewers and letting loose whenever he has a bit of free time. But an out-of-control dump truck sends him hurtling back to the fiery age of the 1970s. What surprises him is that he can travel back and forth between the seventies and 2025. Two completely different eras now lie before him. 131Reads7.6Score—Shelves
37. 187 带 Taking Silly Girl on Adventures in the Sixties 带着傻妞闯六零 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban186k WordsOngoing Su Tianci is a military academy graduate. On his way to find Technician No. 88, he is inexplicably struck by a falling object and transmigrates to the fiery 1960s. He thinks he’s doomed, but to his utter surprise, the thing that hit him was actually the Chinese-made 2060 model, Sha Nü… 684Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 188 穿 Transmigrating to the 1960s: The Rise of a Nation 穿越六零之民族崛起 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban142k WordsOngoing Su Tianci was a graduate of a top university, but despite his excellent grades, someone else took his place. With no other options, he donned the iconic delivery uniform and started delivering food. But when it rains, it pours. On the road while making a delivery, he ran into a menace on wheels: a heavy truck. With the truck’s buff in effect, he resolutely joined the transmigration brigade… 161Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 189 双 Dual Crossing in the 1960s: The Fiery Years 双穿60之火红年代 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban152k WordsOngoing Su Tianci was an outstanding graduate of a military academy with a bright future ahead of him. But after accidentally discovering the principal’s affair, he was expelled on a trumped-up charge. His family was already poor, and the incident dealt a devastating blow to the energetic young man. He had not even entered the working world, yet the sordid ways of society had already taught him a harsh lesson. He planned to drown his sorrows in alcohol, but when he closed his eyes and opened them again, 271Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 190 双 Dual Transmigration to the 1960s: A Prosperous Nation and Strong People 双穿六零之国富民强 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Male-Channel Fanfiction133k WordsOngoing In 2025, Su Tianci was just another overworked wage slave. He ate a roujiamo at Red Romance, then opened his eyes to find himself back in that fiery era. What’s more, he had somehow become a wanted criminal. See how Su Tianci fares with the System’s help: will he be doomed from the start, or turn danger into safety? 295Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 191 双 Dual Travels in Republican-Era China: Slaughtering the Japanese Invaders 双穿民国之屠戮倭寇 Good Luck Keeps Coming好运不断Urban369k WordsOngoing Li Xiaren was an outstanding young man who had been 25 for years. After finally finding a girlfriend, he was just about to duo queue with her when a ball lightning bolt whisked him away to Shanghai during the Republican era. To his surprise, the mark left by the ball lightning lets him travel back and forth between the two worlds. In an instant, two monumental eras open up before him... 1.8kReads6.7Score—Shelves
42. 192 两 Invincible Between Two Worlds 两界穿梭之无敌 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Urban177k WordsOngoing Wu Xiaoyao was an ordinary wage slave. To survive in this damnable era, he had no choice but to go abroad and become a mercenary, risking his life for a living so his family could have an easier life. Who could have guessed that, through a twist of fate, he would transmigrate back to the late 1970s? See how Wu Xiaoyao, equipped with the golden finger every transmigrator needs, makes a name for himself in that red-hot era! 653Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 193 万 The Controller of Ten Thousand Worlds, Roaming the City 万界掌控者都市逍遥 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Urban3.4M WordsOngoing Wu Zhantian, a young man from Huaxia, accidentally fell from the summit of Mount Hua. He was rescued by the Venerable Myriad Swords, who happened to be passing by Earth. Wu Zhantian was then taken to the top-tier world of the Hongmeng Realm, where he became the Venerable Myriad Swords' disciple and began cultivating. By chance, his master found the Origin of the World in the Myriad Venerables' Secret Realm. But Dragon Rock Emperor, an ancient skeleton, and the Venerable Myriad Swords' eldest dis 1.3kReads6.4Score111Shelves
44. 194 两 Rising to Power Between Two Worlds 两界穿梭之崛起 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Male-Channel Fanfiction636k WordsOngoing After getting drunk and tumbling down a flight of stairs, the protagonist Wu Xiaoyao accidentally transmigrates to the 1970s. Luckily, he has the essential transmigration golden finger: releasing animals. See how Wu Xiaoyao carves out a place of his own in this fiery era. 555Reads5.4Score—Shelves
45. 195 铁 The Iron-Blooded Tigers Battle the Ming 铁血虎贲战大明 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Historical3.5M WordsOngoing Chinese special forces king Wu Zhantian was betrayed by a traitor during a mission. To avoid being captured by the enemy, Wu Zhantian set off the miniature bomb strapped to his body, dying alongside dozens of enemy special forces soldiers. By chance, he touched the laws of the game. He rebuilt his body, copied abilities, and saved the Ming Dynasty from ruin. To stop the Yangzhou Massacre and the Jiading Massacres, Wu Zhantian, China's special forces king, refused to stand by. He tore Aobai apart 1.1kReads7.2Score103Shelves
46. 196 两 Between Two Worlds: 1973 两界穿梭之1973 Miss Jian, Who Likes Old Rabbits喜欢老兔的简姑娘Urban350k WordsOngoing An unexpected transmigration brought Wu Xiaoyao, an outstanding young man from the 21st century, to the 1970s. The golden finger that comes with transmigrating gave him hope of surviving. As the System leveled up, Wu Xiaoyao discovered that he could travel back and forth between the modern era and the 1970s. Two completely different worlds opened up before him! 493Reads5.9Score—Shelves
47. 197 双 Dual Crossing to Republican-Era China: A Blood Sacrifice to the Land 双穿民国之，血祭山河 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban184k WordsOngoing Su Tianci is an ordinary office drone from 2025. To make ends meet, he joins a film crew shooting short dramas. Who could have guessed that he would lose his footing and fall into a deep pit? When he opens his eyes again, he has transmigrated to 1937, a year engulfed in war. Fortunately, he has a portal that lets him travel back and forth between this war-torn era and 2025. Two completely different eras now lie before Su Tianci… 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
48. 198 从 From the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom to the Pacific Empire 从太平天国到太平洋帝国 User31769468用户31769468Historical1.1M WordsOngoing While verifying a theory of space-time, a modern graduate student in physics transmigrates into the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom's Jintian Uprising. Using modern knowledge, he changes the course of history and establishes an empire spanning the Pacific. Though the novel is fictional, every argument is grounded in a sincere effort at realism. It depicts life in the late Qing from every angle, including government, economics, politics, military technology, and diplomacy. Alongside military battles, th 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is much better written than theirs. After reading it, you will feel like you are actually living in the Qing Dynasty during the Taiping Rebellion.

49. 199 诸 When the Emperors Descend: Reshaping Heaven and Earth 诸帝临世：重定乾坤 Yong Gang Guanlan咏罡观澜Historical1.5M WordsOngoing The author writes to make amends for the regrets of a lost homeland, using words to realize the unfinished grand vision of China. The story first secures the western territories, then develops the southwest and opens the maritime routes to the Southern Seas, before reclaiming old territories such as Miaojie, Sakhalin, Nerchinsk, and Albazin. The civil and military officials, famed generals, and high ministers who appear in the book are all historical figures documented in official Ming records. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The character portrayals, regional planning, historical logic, and inter-state power struggles in this book are all grounded in reality and have a solid foundation. The expansion routes and order of conquests strictly adhere to the actual geopolitical landscape, adopting a prudent expansion strategy that combines land and sea operations. The story does not rely solely on gunfire to drive the plot; multiple narrative threads intertwine and run parallel, including military conquest, enemy defection, psychological warfare, cultural infiltration, and espionage. Martial arts and strategy complement each other, making the entire work logically rigorous and rich in detail, completely avoiding the common pitfalls of superficial and empty fiction in similar works.

50. 200 冒 An Impostor in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Starting with the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms 冒官锦衣，从降龙十八掌开始 Qingguang Zai青光仔Martial Arts223k WordsOngoing [Imperial Brocade Guards + Solving Cases + Comprehensive Martial Arts World + Multiple Heroines + Decisive and Ruthless] From the start, Wei Xian was caught in the midst of bandits running rampant and thought he had no chance of survival. But just then, he heard a sound outside the door. By eavesdropping, he discovered that the two men in front of him had ordered the massacre of Longshui Village. As fate would have it, he had just drawn the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms. In a fit of rage, he ki 185Reads—Score455Shelves

    Reader note

    The scenes where the Dragon Subduing Palm technique blasts enemies to pieces are particularly exciting; readers can read a few chapters before deciding.

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