Late Ming: Rising from the Margins and Creating My Own Future!!! 明末：崛起与微末，创造自己的未来！！！

1. 51 明 Late Ming: I Cleave Chongzhen with My Blade 明末：刀劈崇祯 Admiral Cao Jiang提督操江Historical756k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Tianqi era of the Ming dynasty, a transmigrator born into a family of loyal ministers rises amid chaos and turns the tide when all seems lost. Then he personally brings down this rotten dynasty, corrupt to its very roots. 568Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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   This book is a must-read! You should definitely check it out!

2. 52 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 97.3kReads9.2Score11.5k14d adds

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   All the best books from the late Ming Dynasty that you've been looking for are here—

3. 53 南 The Southern Ming Righteous Army 南明义军 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical1.4M WordsCompleted In 1645, the Yiyou Year of the lunar calendar, the Year of the Rooster, the first year of the Hongguang era of the Ming and the first year of the Longwu era; the second year of the Shunzhi era of the Qing; the second year of the Dashun era of the Great Xi; and the second year of the Yongchang era of the Great Shun, Shi Kefa died alongside Yangzhou, Nanjing fell, and Li Zicheng died at Jiugong Mountain. The Qing court surveyed the realm and found no one who could stand against it. The Eight Banne 18.3kReads8.9Score1.4k14d adds

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4. 54 明 Late Ming: Reshaping China's Future 明末：重塑华夏未来 Teapot Dumplings茶壶饺子Historical1.6M WordsOngoing The Ming dynasty was an era that left people sighing with regret. If someone possessed vision and power beyond their time, could they turn the tide when all seemed lost? Chen Shenghua, a modern young man, is reborn as the son of a landlord in South Zhili at the end of the Ming dynasty. Faced with a catastrophe that seems inevitable, he chooses the hardest path: starting from nothing and laying the foundations of a new world with his own hands. He opens a school at ten, takes in refugees at thirt 120Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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   Farming, infrastructure development, technology, war

5. 55 穿 Transmigrated to the Early Qing: First Conquer Japan, Then Restore the Ming 穿越清初：先踏平日本再反清复明 Elder Liu刘家大爷Historical357k WordsOngoing Crush the Tokugawa shogunate, seize all its silver and iron mines, and eliminate the threat of future Japanese invasions. Then rally the remnants of the Southern Ming, burn down the Forbidden City, and restore the robes of the Han people! With nothing but middle school chemistry, he made “thunder fire” and blew up Nagasaki Harbor. And with a million taels of silver seized from Japan, he raised an army armed entirely with firearms, a righteous force. 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The title itself tells you what the story is about. This novel doesn't feature any overpowered or mindless abilities like system cheats or cheat codes; it immerses you in the story from the perspective of an ordinary person. Highly recommended.

6. 56 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 1kReads6.0Score10014d adds

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   That would have been great! Political intrigue and warfare.

7. 57 明 Tales from the End of the Ming 明末那些事 Akina Mountain Bug秋名山虫子Historical1.3M WordsOngoing History is too ugly to examine closely. Look at it under a magnifying glass, like a beautiful woman, and everywhere your gaze falls, you’ll find ugliness and schemes… Did the Tianqi Emperor really drown? Was his name Hong Taiji or Huang Taiji? No, you’re all wrong. His name was Heihai… Was Cao Huachun loyal or treacherous? Is Xu Guangqi the man you think he is? … The Little Ice Age. The Great Ming stands at the end of its days, battered by wind and rain. Crises erupt, one after another, while ot 1.1kReads7.4Score—14d adds

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   Reading this book during the late Ming Dynasty will uncover the hidden truths and unravel one conspiracy after another. Be sure to persevere until chapter 188...

8. 58 武 Wu Zetian Comes to the Great Ming: I Shall Uphold Its Three-Century Legacy 武后临明：朕扶大明三百年 Half-Idle Hermit of the Mountain半闲山人Historical486k WordsCompleted In the early years of the Chongzhen reign, the Ming dynasty was beset by turmoil, its collapse seemingly just around the corner. The legendary female emperor Wu Zetian transmigrated into the body of Empress Zhou. The moment she opened her eyes, she was beset by troubles at home and abroad, surrounded by enemies on all sides. She did not rule from behind the curtain or meddle in state affairs. As empress, she advanced one careful step at a time: She built armies of warrior monks and established 21Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Wu Zetian was reincarnated as Empress Zhou, the wife of Emperor Chongzhen.

9. 59 明 Late Ming: A Chinese-Style Succubus 明末：中式魅魔 Cheng Hua诚华Historical849k WordsCompleted The sky is high and the clouds are pale; I gaze until the wild geese flying south disappear. One who has never reached the Great Wall is no true hero; I count the miles of the journey, twenty thousand. On the peaks of Liupan Mountain, red banners unfurl in the western wind. Today I hold the long spear in my hands; when will I bind the Azure Dragon? A modern university student transmigrates to the final years of the Ming dynasty. He sees the dead strewn across the land from famine, and people tra 83Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The turbulent times at the end of the Ming Dynasty

10. 60 穿 Transmigrating to the Late Ming: A Campaign of Conquest 穿越之明末征途 A Mortal's Dream凡人之梦Historical878k WordsCompleted When Fu Xing, a special-forces soldier, suddenly arrives in the final years of the Chongzhen reign, the beleaguered Ming dynasty is already burdened by deep-rooted problems, and the tragedy of dynastic collapse is about to unfold once more. The story opens against the grand backdrop of shifting global hegemony. Built on a grounded, realistic transmigration premise, it rejects extravagant fantasy in favor of a pragmatic, rigorous path of technological development. He has no intention of taking th 111Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Unique ideas, packed with exciting moments, fast-paced development, no dragging or frustrating moments—it's all the fantasies of ordinary people.

11. 61 穿 Transmigration: The Jiashen Upheaval, Carrying the Revolution Through to the End 穿越：甲申之变，将革命进行到底 Frozen Fly冻死的苍蝇Historical213k WordsOngoing Li Baoguo, a soldier in the revolutionary army, has an unwavering faith. He isn't afraid of grueling training or of bleeding and dying in battle. Danger lurks at every turn during a rescue mission. When he wakes after an aftershock, he finds himself in another time and place. What should he do? Can he hold fast to his beliefs and carry the revolution through to the end...? 346Reads—Score11114d adds

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    I wrote this myself, and not many people read it. If you like the late Ming Dynasty, feel free to click and give me some pointers.

12. 62 重 Reborn as Prince Longwu, I’ll Save the Ming Dynasty from Ruin 重生隆武皇子，挽天再造大明 Lone Loyalist Overseas海外孤忠Historical178k WordsOngoing The Ming dynasty: the last realm under heaven ruled by the Han Chinese. For all its countless failings, it was still far better than letting barbarian invaders rule the Central Plains! Reborn, Ling Yun transmigrates as Zhu Linze, the illegitimate son of the Longwu Emperor. The Xianxia Pass has fallen open, Zheng Zhilong is secretly conspiring with the Qing court, and the Longwu dynasty is on the brink of collapse. He lies low in southern Fujian, meets Zheng Chenggong and becomes his sworn broth 64Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Ming Dynasty in my heart

13. 63 明 The Invincible Soldier King of the Late Ming Saves the Empire 明末无敌兵王挽天倾 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A modern strategic forces veteran codenamed “Dragon King” transmigrates into the body of the most formidable commander in the Ming dynasty, Xiong Tingbi’s own son! It is the first year of the Tianqi reign. Liaodong is in ruins, the court is riven by infighting, and the empire teeters on the brink of collapse. Other transmigrators get a hellish start, but I’m at my peak from the start! With command of Liaodong’s strongest army and military knowledge from centuries in the future, I’ll use flintloc 2Reads6.2Score—14d adds
14. 64 大 Great Ming: My System Is Invincible 大明：我的体系强无敌 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Special forces king Wang Xiaowei transmigrates to the late Ming dynasty and becomes a low-ranking official in the Ministry of War, looked down on by everyone. While others rely on a System or their knowledge of poetry after transmigrating, he has a copy of Modern Military Organization and Management. Killing enemies? That’s far too basic. What he wants to do is perform a “system overhaul” on the decaying Ming dynasty. He replaces corruption with standardized procedures, uses a general staff to s 132Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 65 兵 The Soldier King Defends the Nation 兵王镇国 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical587k WordsCompleted Wang Junjie, a modern-day all-around soldier king, transmigrates to the ordinary ranks of the Beijing garrison when the Qing army invades and attacks Beijing in the second year of the Chongzhen reign. He helps the Chongzhen Emperor resist the Qing, suppress bandits, protect the people, and defend the nation. My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A modern-day strategic military genius codenamed "Dragon King" transmigrates into the body of Xiong Tingbi, the most formidable strategist of the Ming Dynasty! In the first year of the Tianqi reign, Liaodong is in turmoil, the court is embroiled in infighting, and the dynasty is on the verge of collapse. While others' transmigration is a hellish start, mine is a peak beginning! Holding the strongest military power in Liaodong, I possess epoch-making military knowledge. Flintlock muskets, field artillery, special tactics… I will use the industrial iron torrent to crush the Later Jin Eight Banners! From the walls of Shenyang to Hetu Ala, from the reorganization of the nine border regions to the expansion of the seas. In this life, I, Xiong Xiao (Wang Polu), will assist my father and save the crumbling Ming Dynasty!

16. 66 拯 Saving Sun Chuanting: The Invincible War God 拯救孙传庭之无敌战神 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the late Ming dynasty, Wang Xiaowei, a Chinese special forces soldier, finds himself a starving foot soldier under Sun Chuanting's command, barely clinging to life. At this moment, a million of Li Zicheng's troops are massing beyond Tong Pass, while Emperor Chongzhen sends one order after another from the court, demanding that they fight. One year! There is only one year left until Sun Chuanting dies in battle and the Ming dynasty falls! [From the start, all I have is a s 9Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 67 大 Great Ming: The Strongest War King Starts at the Border 大明：最强兵王从边关开始 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical718k WordsCompleted This novel tells the story of Wang Xiaowei, a modern-day all-around warrior king who transmigrates into the body of an ordinary soldier stationed at a beacon tower in Xuanfu in the first year of the Chongzhen era. Watch as he defends his country, vanquishes his foes, destroys the Later Jin, suppresses bandits, brings peace to the people, and establishes a new dynasty in this thrilling tale. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 68 兵 A Soldier King Transmigrates to Sarhu: Crush the Eight Banners and Save the Ming 兵王穿越萨尔浒：踏碎八旗救大明 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical358k WordsCompleted The story of Wang Xiaowei, an invincible modern soldier who transmigrates into the body of an ordinary soldier on the Sarhu battlefield during the Wanli era of the Ming dynasty. Using his formidable martial arts and modern knowledge, he crushes the Later Jin, defeats enemies with a single move, slaughters his way across the battlefield, and defends his country. A tale of ironclad patriotism, grand battles, and stirring heroism!!! 739Reads7.3Score—14d adds
19. 69 明 The Spy King of the Late Ming Saves the Empire 明末谍王挽天倾 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical361k WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the first year of the Chongzhen reign and became the lowest-ranking banner officer in the Embroidered Uniform Guard. My predecessor was framed and killed for being too blunt. As for me, I came from the Night Owl unit of the National Security Bureau. At a glance, I could see that this imperial capital was riddled with vulnerabilities: The Shanxi merchants’ mule caravans were smuggling iron goods to Later Jin; The troupes in Jiangnan were hiding spies for the Donglin Party; Even —Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 70 明 War God at the End of the Ming Dynasty: Kill, Break, and Wolf 明末战神杀破狼 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical412k WordsCompleted I am Wang Xiaowei, codenamed “Fang,” China’s strongest soldier. During the Zhurihe military exercises, a bolt of lightning struck me and sent me back to the blood-soaked battlefield of Sarhu, where I possessed a low-ranking soldier on the brink of death. Before me stretched the Later Jin cavalry, covering the hills and plains. Behind me, my fellow Ming soldiers were falling apart and scrambling to survive. A hellish situation from the start? No, this is my hunting ground! The Revive-Ming System 260Reads6.2Score—14d adds
21. 71 殖 Colonizing the Ming Dynasty 殖民大明 Shang Bigmouth尚大嘴Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Wang Ding obtains a magical piece of jade that can open a spatial rift, creating a gateway to the Ming dynasty. There, Wang Ding finds wealth and glory in a new world. This is the story of how he saves people and kills them. 6.3kReads8.8Score42314d adds

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    To establish a celestial city beyond the Great Wall and seek wealth and glory in the Ming Dynasty.

22. 72 明 The Ming Dynasty’s Bloody Battle for Jiangyin 明末之血战江阴 Li Yifei黎忆飞Historical597k WordsCompleted His soul transmigrates into the body of a minor county registrar in the dying days of the Ming Dynasty. Given a desperate mission, he must defend the isolated city of Jiangyin to the death. With fierce conviction and iron resolve, he lives by the creed, “Generals may surrender, but a county registrar never will,” launching the legendary Battle of Jiangyin. He refuses to yield, holding off the Qing army's advance. From then on, he raises the banner of rebellion, gathers loyal and courageous follo 18Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This novel brought tears to my eyes. The people truly suffered during the late Ming Dynasty; the country was in chaos, and the Battle of Jiangyin was a bloody affair—a truly tragic period in history.

23. 73 明 Late Ming: Building a Free Trade Port in Hainan 明末：我在海南建设自贸港 Old General of Guanzhong关西老将Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the fifteenth year of the Chongzhen reign, aboard a merchant ship bound for Luzon, Yang Yuhan is reborn as a lowly ship’s slave. After enduring endless abuse, he fights back, puts down a mutiny, and is chosen as the ship’s captain. He leads the crew to Hainan Island, buys land in Sanya Village, Yazhou, builds factories, opens up sea routes, and creates a free trade port. He goes on to take control of the entire island, turning it into a haven amid the chaos and drawing people from the mainlan 857Reads6.0Score10714d adds

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    I've read this book; it's a pretty good piece of writing. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

24. 74 我 I Pursue Sea Power in the Late Ming Dynasty 我在明末搞海权 Sesame Oil With Oyster Sauce香油加耗油Historical283k WordsOngoing He wakes up to find himself a poor thousand-household commander in southern Liaodong on the eve of the Battle of Sarhu, with the military garrison so rotten that only a list of phantom soldiers remains. Lin Yi just laughs. First, he cleans out the corrupt officials and introduces “performance reviews,” then wins over the eunuch inspector with seafood hot pot. The Later Jin cavalry are fierce? He’ll use coastal artillery and economic warfare to fleece Huang Taiji until he’s bankrupt. Who says the 167Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Set in the late Ming Dynasty, the protagonist starts as a commander of a thousand households along the southern coast of Liaoning, building a fleet, developing technology, establishing a base, and embarking on a journey from a small corner of the country to the stars and the sea.

25. 75 系 System Thinking Rebuilds the Ming Dynasty 系统思维重构大明 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical496k WordsCompleted Lin Che, a modern-day PhD in philosophy, transmigrates into the late Ming dynasty as a minor official in the Ministry of Rites. He has no gunpowder technology or imperial charisma, only a deadly arsenal of ideas: systems theory and data modeling. When Chongzhen is overwhelmed by the cost of supplying the Liaodong front, Lin Che presents him with a “Twelve-Step Flowchart of Military Pay Diversion.” When the officials bicker over the Shaanxi unrest, he produces a “Livelihood Pressure Risk Forecast 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Unlike any other time-travel novel set in the late Ming Dynasty, this book offers a bold and innovative perspective, guaranteed to captivate you! Lin Che, a modern philosophy PhD, transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the Ministry of Rites during the late Ming Dynasty. Lacking gunpowder technology and imperial arrogance, he brings only a deadly set of mental weapons—systems theory and data modeling. When Emperor Chongzhen is overwhelmed by the Liaodong military expenditure, he presents a "Twelve-Ring Flowchart of Military Fund Losses"; when officials are embroiled in disputes over the Shaanxi peasant uprising, he unveils a "Risk Warning Model for Public Welfare Pressure." In the abyss of the Yangzhou salt administration, he dissects a century-old web of vested interests, using a salt administration restructuring plan to pry back millions of taels of silver from the dying Ming Dynasty. This is a surgical procedure using thought to heal the ancient empire. Witness how a modern soul uses data as a sword and systems as a shield to reconstruct the last glimmer of hope in a historical impasse.

26. 76 梦 Dreaming Back to Southern Ming: A Han Man Is No Slave 梦回南明，汉儿不称奴 hyh1218 Drunkardhyh1218醉鬼Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Lin Yan, a construction contractor, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Southern Ming dynasty and meets Li Dingguo, who has twice defeated the Ming princes. Watch me help Prince Jin Li defeat them a third time! Knowing that the Manchu queue hairstyle marked nearly three hundred years of oppression for China, he resolves to fight the Qing and restore Han clothing and customs with the knowledge he has brought from modern times. 1.4kReads8.0Score15014d adds

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    Dreaming Back to the Southern Ming Dynasty, starting with twenty consecutive draws—not from the system, but from the protagonist being whipped—creating the most miserable transmigrator. Anyone interested in this genre, please give me some pointers.

27. 77 明 Late Ming: From Pirate to Builder of a Maritime Empire 明末：从海盗开始打造海上帝国 The Piggy Deputy Who Watches Crayon Shin-chan看蜡笔小新的猪猪副官Historical81k WordsCompleted When Zhang Zhipeng woke up, he discovered that he had transmigrated to the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, and that he was a pirate. Fortunately, he had a golden finger: he could be reincarnated nine times, but only as someone directly related to him by blood. First life... Second life... And on and on... 37Reads—Score—14d adds

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    At the end of the Ming Dynasty, maritime power struggles

28. 78 反 Overthrow the Qing, Not Restore the Ming: The Gods Descend in a Golden Age of Abundance 反清不复明：神降糠稀盛世 We All Have Mental Illness我们都有精神病Historical239k WordsOngoing Kill! Kill! Kill! Li Wei never expected that this time gate, truly his own, would lead straight to the sixteenth year of the Kangxi era. He had brought his brothers here to make a fortune, and the backer funding them was eager to see huge profits. But the sight of starving people strewn across the land filled him with uncontrollable fury. Upright official or corrupt official, if they served the Qing, they were all to be killed. Forced to take to the mountains and become bandits? If they caused t 188Reads—Score12414d adds
29. 79 大 Ming Dynasty: Kill the Enemy to Restore the Ming, Defending Jiangyin from the Start 大明，杀敌复明，开局死守江阴 An Zhi-chan安之酱Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Late Ming] + [Slay the Enemy] + [Restore the Ming] In the summer of 1645, the Hongguang regime fell, and the Southern Ming teetered on the brink of collapse. Zhou Qian, a history student, transmigrated into the body of the fugitive prince Zhu Cixuan. The isolated city of Jiangyin was trapped in a desperate situation. An eighty-one-day battle to the death was about to begin. In this desperate hour, he awakened the [Ten Thousand Horses Trample the Barbarians] System. Slay enemies to obtain elite 5.5kReads7.3Score48414d adds

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    At the end of the Ming Dynasty, starting in Jiangyin, Yan Yingyuan and Zhang Huangyan killed enemy bandits and restored the Ming Dynasty.

30. 80 争 Conquer the Dynasties: Capture Murong Chui First, Then Slay Huang Taiji 争霸万朝：先擒慕容垂再斩皇太极 Teemo in the Grass草丛提莫Historical154k WordsOngoing The powers of every Chinese dynasty were thrown into chaos, as if by a giant hand. Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing… even the Warring States and the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Five Barbarians appeared as projections, carving up the land and waging war. After waking from a deep sleep, modern man Lin Feng finds himself a hereditary junior officer stationed at a dilapidated beacon tower under the Jinzhou Left Garrison in Liaodong, Ming territory. Before him are five old soldiers so starved 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist, amidst the chaos of warring dynasties and the clash of founding emperors, is located in the Liaodong region. Further back, there are several special cities (which refresh monthly with new refugees, weapons, armor, and other supplies). 9

31. 81 新 The New Shun, 1644 新顺1644 A Book of Nonsense一本八道说胡话Historical426k WordsOngoing [Peasant Rebel Army Perspective + Research-Oriented + No Golden Finger, No System] (Late Ming Dynasty, research-oriented, a people's history perspective, no System, and a somewhat slow start.) You can think of it as a prequel fanfic to New Shun 1730, or perhaps a sort of tribute. 3kReads8.3Score25614d adds

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    I recommend this novel set in the late Ming Dynasty. The author's writing is excellent, the scenes are exciting, and it's a very enjoyable read. I hope you'll like it too.

32. 82 人 Humanity Worships No Gods 人间不奉神 Wind and Snow Illuminate Dragon City风雪照龙城Eastern Fantasy414k WordsOngoing The universe has two layers: reality is a void where life is harvested, and black holes are abysses of power. The old Heavenly Dao cultivates souls through immortal cultivation and offers them up as sacrifices when they ascend. Countless living beings are nothing more than food for evil gods. Ten thousand years ago, humanity’s ancient sages sacrificed their souls to forge Ye Fan, the soul of civilization. Ten thousand years later, a modern military engineer transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty. Wit 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Transmigrating to the Jiajing era, the male protagonist abandons cultivation to pursue industry, forging steel and cannons to directly challenge immortal techniques, delivering maximum satisfaction by using mortal iron to slay immortals.

33. 83 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score178.8k14d adds
34. 84 穿 Transmigrated to the Late Ming to Destroy the Treacherous Qing 穿越明末灭苟清 A Gentle Breeze Asks After Your Well-Being清风问安Historical479k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Late Ming Dynasty + Rise to Power + Strategy + Destroying the Qing + System] Transmigrating into the Chongzhen era at the end of the Ming dynasty, history PhD Li Rui rises from a small frontier post to contend for the Central Plains, destroy the treacherous Qing, and rebuild China. 441Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The plot is fast-paced, the characters aren't overly idealistic, it's amazing, highly recommended! [Heart][heart][heart]

35. 85 穿 Transmigrate to the Late Ming and Become a Bomb Maniac 穿越明末之炸弹狂人 Fish Watching the Blue Sea观沧海的鱼Historical622k WordsOngoing A fugitive is cast into the hell of late Ming China. No golden finger, no System to guide him, transmigrating is the only advantage he has. When modern killing skills collide with a decaying age, he belongs to neither side, yet with the bombs in his hands, he will make the whole world remember who the true hunter is. 1.1kReads6.7Score10114d adds

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    Then you should check out this novel; it's a new book, and the author is working hard to update it.

36. 86 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, 55Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is worth reading.

37. 87 明 Late Ming: Sign-In from the Start, I Lead Great Ming to Defy Heaven and Change Its Fate 明末：开局签到，我带大明逆天改 A Ze's Wild Imagination Diary阿泽的脑洞日记Historical351k WordsOngoing In the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, the Ming dynasty is on the brink of collapse. Ze Lin wakes up to find himself a junior border officer on the Liaodong battlefield, facing the Qing cavalry with a corrupt dynasty at his back. Fortunately... The sign-in System activates! Daily sign-ins offer divine weapons, modern technology, peerless techniques, and more! The shop System opens! Food, gunpowder, steel, warhorses... Supplies from the Industrial Revolution can all be redeemed wit —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    My friend wrote this and it's never stopped updating. The plot is fast-paced, so if you're interested in stories set in the late Ming Dynasty, you should check it out.

38. 88 始 The Era of the First Emperor: A Technological Empire 始皇纪元之科技帝国 Gargantuar of the Wild World莽荒世界的伽刚特尔Historical135k WordsOngoing I transmigrated as Qin Shi Huang's savior, only to discover that I had become the greatest variable in the empire. I'm Chen Yuan, a transmigrator who can use equations to dissect warfare and a scalpel to define life. When the Black Water Dragon Banner meets the steam engine, when the Hundred Schools of Thought debate cell theory, when the world map is marked with latitude and longitude for the first time... this isn't history. It's a crushing advantage from a higher dimension. But while I help t —Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 89 沧 Lone Loyalty in the Vast Sea 沧海孤忠 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Historical825k WordsOngoing The Solitary Loyalist of the Vast Sea: The Complete Biography of Zheng Chenggong is a heroic elegy that delves deep into the heart and probes the soul. This book seeks to go beyond a simple tale of monument-building and portray a real man struggling amid the upheavals of his age. He was the son of a pirate, of mixed Chinese and Japanese heritage, and a Confucian scholar with the world in his heart. He was the "Lord of the Imperial Surname," personally named by the Longwu Emperor, and a lone mini 83Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    The late Ming Dynasty: a time of historical desolation and unwavering loyalty.

40. 90 大 Great Ming: My Choices Summon the Greatest Ministers in History 大明：朕的抉择召唤千古名臣 Flaw on White Jade白壁略瑕Historical111k WordsOngoing On a snowy night in the first year of Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian transmigrates and jolts awake before the empire falls. Beneath the Dragon Throne lies a land strewn with corpses, its people starving for miles. At court, the Donglin faction and the eunuchs endlessly brawl for power. Beyond the passes, the Jianzhou Jurchens sharpen their blades. At his waist hangs the white silk sash with which he will hang himself on Coal Hill seventeen years later. At this desperate moment, the Mandate of Heave 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Transmigrating into the body of Emperor Chongzhen, I summoned renowned ministers throughout history to save the country, activating the Destiny Choice System. Choosing the right path led to Wang Anshi's reforms and Zhuge Liang's strategies, while choosing the wrong path resulted in the downfall of the nation. The plot is thrilling and exciting, and the road to the revival of the Ming Dynasty is truly amazing!

41. 91 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 67Reads5.8Score—14d adds

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    Let's see how it goes.

42. 92 风 The Winds Rise in Southern Guizhou: I Become Prince Mu in the Southern Ming 风起黔南，我在南明当沐王爷 A Smile from Jiangning江宁一笑Historical223k WordsOngoing A chemistry graduate student unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Mu Tianbo, the Duke of Qian in Guizhou at the end of the Ming dynasty! He opens his eyes to find himself in the empire’s final days. The southwestern frontier, guarded by his family for generations, is beset by internal strife and external threats, and he knows that unless he takes action, he is doomed to see his country fall and his family perish, with his blood spilled in a brutal sacrifice. Within the realm, there are ch 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is absolutely perfect! A gem I stumbled upon, highly recommended! I've struck gold! This late Ming Dynasty political intrigue novel was incredibly satisfying! A modern chemistry graduate student transmigrates into the body of Mu Tianbo, a duke in the late Ming Dynasty. No mindless plot twists, no god-like perspective or cheat codes—it's all about using your brain to survive in the chaos! The historical research and military descriptions are ridiculously solid. The rise and fall of the Mu family, and the internal and external troubles of the Southern Ming Dynasty, are all vividly portrayed, creating a truly immersive experience. The power struggles between the protagonist and the emperor, officials, and warlords kept me on the edge of my seat. The intellectual battles are top-notch, offering both thrills and a profound sense of historical depth—far superior to mindless wish-fulfillment novels! If you enjoy hardcore political intrigue, realistic history, and strategic battles, this is a true gem!

43. 93 当 I Was Given a Wife When I Enlisted, and Conquered the Chaotic World with My Beauties 当兵发老婆，我靠美娇娘称霸乱世 Yaosi Lingjiu Wuyáo妖肆翎酒勿摇Historical226k WordsOngoing [Ming dynasty, multiple heroines, ruthless struggle for supremacy, no System, crushing the Qing dogs, rebellion] “Do soldiers get wives? Living ones, the kind who can have kids?” After his soul lands in the late Ming, he opens his eyes on the verge of starving to death. Desperate for a bite to eat, he spins a tale to the recruiting officer. He only wanted to get enough food to eat, but the new recruits' camp is overrun with bullies, and he can't even get a bowl of sour porridge. Wang Ergou snaps 1Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    Others transmigrate as civil or military officials, but I transmigrate as a street thug. No problem, thugs are easier to fool! Watch how I use my silver tongue to stir up trouble at the end of the Ming Dynasty!

44. 94 回 Back to Late Ming: The City Is Under Siege by Zombies! 回到明末：丧尸围城了！ It's Zhong Dada!是钟大大诶Historical153k WordsOngoing After an accident, he transmigrates into the body of the Prince of Ding in the final years of the Ming dynasty. Outside, the Jianzhou Jurchens are watching like hungry wolves; inside, rebel armies are rising across the land. His situation is already a living hell from the start, but then terrifying zombies appear as well. Is this a man-made disaster or a calamity from heaven? 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is really beautiful!

45. 95 高 A High Schooler Transmigrates into the Chongzhen Era and Saves the Great Ming from Collapse 高中生穿越崇祯力挽大明天倾 Yueyue Little Fat Tiger粤粤小胖虎Historical354k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. I’ll do my best to tell every story well! A high school student transmigrates into the Chongzhen era without any cheats. He comes up with an original three-year strategy to pacify Liaodong, defeat Huang Taiji, wipe out the Later Jin, and overcome both internal and external crises. Even an ordinary person can use this strategy to clear the late-Ming challenge. Revive the Ming dynasty and build a glorious empir 46Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A high school student travels back in time to the Chongzhen era and establishes the Great Luo Heavenly Dynasty.

46. 96 残 The Zombie Dynasty of the Crumbling Ming: I, the Emperor, Slay the Walking Dead 残明尸朝：朕在大明斩行尸 Liu Mingqing, Who Loves Golden Qilin喜欢金麒麟的柳明轻Historical538k WordsOngoing A secret herb in the imperial palace transforms the late emperor into a bloodthirsty Corpse King. Treacherous ministers seize power, and the empress’s kin command the dead as they bring down the Ming dynasty. The land is strewn with corpses, the walking dead roam everywhere, and regional warlords seize territory amid the chaos. There is nowhere safe in this troubled age. Crown Prince Zhu Zaihou refuses to watch the realm fall. He leaves the capital alone and rallies righteous warriors amid a sea 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Come on, late Ming Dynasty, zombies!

47. 97 崇 The Seventeenth Year of Chongzhen: I Am the Great Ming’s Sagely Founder! 崇祯十七年：朕乃皇明圣祖！ Barefoot Little Eighth Master无鞋小八爷Historical158k WordsOngoing He transmigrates back to New Year’s Eve in the seventeenth year of Chongzhen. The Ming dynasty is on the verge of collapse, officials are corrupt, rebel armies press on, and the Manchus watch like tigers poised to pounce. In his previous life, he governed diligently for seventeen years, only to become the ruler who lost his country. In this life, Zhu Youjian will endure no more! Confiscate corrupt officials’ fortunes to raise a million soldiers’ pay; Take in the refugees outside the city and put —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    History PhD Zhu Zhen's soul travels back to the eve of the 17th year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign... Hardcore content, no system, but not mindless, including fierce battles between powerful generals at the end of the Ming Dynasty, epic war scenes, political intrigue and other exciting content, worth reading!

48. 98 尘 Dusty Dreams of Southern Ming 尘梦南明 A Dusty Dream Beyond Mending尘梦难圆Historical953k WordsOngoing In 1645, the first year of the Hongguang reign. The realm lies in ruins, Qing troops advance south, and war and displacement engulf the Central Plains. Wang Mochen, an ordinary man from the modern era, unexpectedly transmigrates into this age of chaos. At first, he is overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, helpless and in constant danger of losing his life. He awakens a System that seems capable of helping him survive in this troubled world, but its conditions are harsh and its price steep. It wil 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend a promising book on this platform, *The Dream of the Southern Ming Dynasty*. The story begins in 1645 with the defeat at Wuhu. The protagonist retreats to southern Anhui and starts from scratch, gathering scattered rebel forces. It includes a system, but at a very high cost, it's only used in dire circumstances. The protagonist primarily relies on his own strategies to fight against the Qing Dynasty. Looking forward to future updates!

49. 99 大 Ming Dynasty Overseas Soldier: Slapping Chongzhen from the Start 大明海外悍卒：开局掌掴崇祯 Zuo Xiaotu Bai左小兔白Historical211k WordsOngoing [Alternate History] + [Parallel World] + [Great Ming] + [System] + [Multiple Heroines] On the nineteenth day of the third month of the seventeenth year of Chongzhen’s reign, a white silk noose atop Coal Hill was about to bring an era to an end. Just as Chongzhen kicked away the stone he was standing on, a lowly soldier from a Great Ming overseas garrison teleported back and slapped him across the face! “Die? Who gave you permission to die?!” “Dying is easy. The hard part is living to fight the Q 3Reads7.8Score—14d adds

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    With its unique perspective and setting, this book is absolutely top-notch!

50. 100 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. 577Reads5.4Score—14d adds

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    Chen Yan raised her hand and gave it to her.

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