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101 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—Shelves
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Go and see for yourself, and you'll find that not a single person makes a sound!
102 Reborn as the Ming Emperor, but the Ming Dynasty Is Already Gone 重生明帝，但大明已经没了 Li Zhen理振Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Yan is reborn. The good news: he’s the emperor of the Great Ming. The bad news: the Great Ming is already gone. The Southern Ming court is on the verge of collapse, the Qing troops are pursuing them south, and the court keeps fleeing south… Li Yan: “I’m done running! I’ll fight the northern barbarians to the death!” Factional infighting? Kill them! We’ll fight our way from Guangdong back to Beijing! Li Dingguo, Zheng Chenggong, Gu Yanwu, Huang Zongxi. This time, they won’t be disappointed! 32.6kReads9.3Score3kShelves
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Li Yan is reborn as the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, only to find himself in a perilous situation in the Southern Ming. Determined to turn the tide, end the internal strife, and lead his army north, he will join forces with renowned ministers and generals to revitalize the Ming Dynasty!
103 Great Ming: From Humble Beginnings to Duke of the Highest Rank 大明：从寒门到超品公爵 Old Liu Who Loves Telling Stories爱讲故事的老刘Historical938k WordsCompleted Lin Wenyuan, a modern scholar of Ming history, died suddenly and awoke in Suzhou in the fifth year of Hongzhi, inhabiting Shen Yan, a penniless orphan whose parents were dead and who was near death with a raging fever. From the start, he was caught in the great Su-Song flood recorded in the history books. He used a dream from his “father” to report the disaster, traded his mother’s keepsakes for food, and plugged the walls with plant ash. Even in desperate straits, his talent began to shine. At 61Reads—Score—Shelves
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Check out this book! It's by a new author, with no system or cheat codes, and absolutely no stupidity issues. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a poor orphan and changes his fate by studying and taking the imperial examinations. His initial motivation is to protect his family, but he eventually gets involved in the struggle for the sake of the world.
104 The Late Ming Trilogy 明末三部曲 Li De罹得Historical697k WordsCompleted This is a late-Ming historical epic told primarily from the perspective of the Daxi Army and the peasant rebels. The general approach is seventy percent fact and thirty percent fiction: the main characters and major events are real, but some real historical figures’ personalities, backgrounds, and experiences have been fictionalized. The trilogy’s central themes trace a path from the ensemble cast’s “instinct to survive and ideal of universal harmony” in the Survival arc, to “destruction, plunde 916Reads8.2Score101Shelves
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Li Dingguo looked at him and suddenly said, "Eighth King, what you said is different from what my father said." "Different again?" "My father said you're crazy. You fight without regard for your life and kill without blinking an eye." Li Dingguo paused, "But I think you're even more formidable than my father described, but you're also less courageous than him." Zhang Xianzhong was stunned. Since he, the Eighth King, drew his sword at the grain depot, since he caused a ruckus in Yan'an, since he started his rebellion, this was the first time someone had called him a coward. "Hmm," Li Dingguo said seriously, "You're afraid of defeat. Afraid of your men scattering, afraid of losing everything. My father and Uncle Liu weren't afraid." Zhang Xianzhong stared at him for a long time, then suddenly laughed. "You little rascal, you're really something." He looked at Li Dingguo: "If you ever become the commander of a battalion, or even an army, with thousands or tens of thousands of men under your command, you'll understand. This isn't fear; it's the awareness that a king must have. If you don't have that awareness, your troops won't be united. Some people will even kill their own wives to keep their brothers in the camp united."
105 Tales of Strange Things at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末志怪录 Crazy Tabby Cat疯狂的狸花猫7k WordsCompleted Tales of the Strange at the End of the Ming Dynasty —Reads—Score—Shelves
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Those who enjoy reading short stories are welcome to come in.
106 Zhi Long in the Late Ming Dynasty 明末芝龙 Huan Ya幻雅Historical487k WordsCompleted Zhang Xianzhong? He’s a defeated opponent of mine. Li Zicheng? He raises my men for me. Zhu Cilang? He’s my pet canary. Who am I? Zheng Zhilong, ruler of the Ming dynasty’s southeast. I reign over the seas, and half the Ming realm trembles beneath my iron hooves. What does it matter if I’m richer than a nation? What does it matter if I hold power over the court? Ming dynasty, call me Grand Marshal of All the Armies! 342Reads6.2Score—Shelves
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At the critical moment, they charged into the Qing army to rescue Lu Xiangshan.
107 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 4.9kReads8.8Score356Shelves
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Want to read my Ming Dynasty novel? Excellent writing, authentic historical background, rigorous research, vivid character descriptions, and a plot driven entirely by real historical events! You won't regret it!
108 Late Ming: Turning the Tide 明末之力挽狂澜 Angel Wings Soaring天使之翼飞扬Historical2.8M WordsCompleted The protagonist is hit by a shell while saving someone and transmigrates to the late Ming dynasty, where he sets out to save the Great Ming. This is a historical strategy SLG game... No, wait, it's a transmigration novel. Starting out as a low-ranking scholar, the protagonist perseveres through hardship and ultimately turns the tide in this extraordinary story... 215Reads8.6Score137Shelves
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① In a chaotic world, the mighty navy displays its prowess. This book features a thrilling plot, exciting naval battles, and a unique portrayal of the late Ming Dynasty, immersing the reader in that turbulent era. ② The protagonist turns the tide in the face of the late Ming crisis, with a gripping plot. Vivid characters and ingenious strategies make this a masterpiece of the late Ming Dynasty, full of passion and wisdom. ③ Time-travel to the late Ming Dynasty and crush the Eight Banners with modern cavalry. A wildly imaginative and intensely action-packed novel, this is a unique and exciting read about the late Ming Dynasty. ④ Starting as a lowly soldier, struggling and fighting in the late Ming Dynasty. A realistic portrayal of war and humanity, with a solid plot, allowing readers to experience the extraordinary journey of an ordinary person.
109 The Iron-Boned Ming, Zhu Qizhen the Fortress Emperor 大明硬骨头，堡宗朱祁镇 Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical204k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no overpowered protagonist, no crushing everyone with brute force] On the eve of the Tumu Crisis, he transmigrates as Zhu Qizhen and is emperor for just one day. Why did Zhu Qizhen clear Wang Zhen's name? Was the Zhu Qizhen who returned to power in history really the same man? Did the Ming dynasty truly begin its decline with him? Of the sixteen Ming emperors, how many met a clear-cut end? He must survive first. Only then can he think about anything else. With three 729Reads—Score117Shelves
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The Ming Dynasty—a source of deep regret for so many. Of the sixteen emperors of the Ming, how many met a peaceful end? The Tumu Crisis is shrouded in mystery! The protagonist transmigrates to the reign of Emperor Zhu Qizhen, but on the eve of the Tumu Crisis. How will he break free from this predicament? No system, no cheat codes...
110 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 17kReads8.2Score1kShelves
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This is an alternate history novel with no system, multiple female leads, clear logic, well-developed characters, a rich and concise plot, and a blend of national and personal vendettas. It's a story with both humor and pathos. Enjoy! [Laughs][please follow][admiration]
111 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. 1.4kReads8.0Score150Shelves
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The story begins with a laborer who transmigrates to the time before Li Dingguo killed Nikan in battle. This is my own writing; I'd appreciate any feedback from readers.
112 The Empire’s Great Bandit 帝国大反贼 White Lonely Island白色孤岛Historical5.8M WordsCompleted (This is a traditional alternate-history novel.) That year, more than a dozen prefectures suffered a severe drought, and the harvest failed completely. That year, five powerful military governors carved up the land, and their princes rebelled. That year, Zhang Yunchuan became an outlaw and one of the great bandits of Jiufeng Mountain. 49.7kReads8.7Score4.3kShelves
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Li Yan is reborn as the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, facing a crumbling Southern Ming and relentless pursuit by the Qing army. He decisively draws his sword, vowing to quell internal strife and launch a counterattack from Guangdong to Beijing, restoring the Ming Dynasty's former glory!
113 The Iron Cavalry of Liaodong 辽东铁骑 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical286k WordsCompleted In the winter of 1580, when Nurhaci scattered his grandfather’s ashes into the Hun River with his own hands, Li Chengliang was at a training ground a hundred miles away, shooting a rebel general through the throat with a single arrow. The frigid land of Liaodong had always believed in one law: the strong prey on the weak. Li Chengliang, a descendant of a military family who had yet to make his mark even as he approached forty, finally saw his fortunes turn while his wife and children went hungry 392Reads7.0Score—Shelves
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Bloody Life at the End of the Ming Dynasty
114 Great Ming's First Female Marshal 大明第一女军侯 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical319k WordsCompleted She was the peerless woman warrior of the Great Ming, riding a thousand miles along the road of loyal souls. Standing six feet one inch tall, she defeated the Qing armies and crushed the bandit rebels, earning great renown for her loyalty and courage to the Wei family and the state. She was the only woman in history to be honored with a separate biography as a celebrated general of a dynasty in the official histories. She humbled Dorgon and fought bloody battles against Hong Taiji. Her beauty wa 332Reads—Score—Shelves
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A passionate novel set in the late Ming Dynasty
115 The Iron-Blooded Bandit King 铁血闯王 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical197k WordsCompleted He was once the most ordinary stable hand at Yinchuan Post Station, spending every day among relay horses and official documents. Then, in the first year of the Chongzhen reign, the order to abolish the post stations took away his last means of putting food on the table. He remembered the torn straw mat beneath his mother when she starved to death. He remembered the landlord's cruel face as he demanded payment. He remembered the numbing shock in his palm when he raised his hoe and smashed it aga 691Reads—Score—Shelves
116 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—Shelves
117 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 125Reads—Score—Shelves
118 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—Shelves
119 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—Shelves
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My newly released novel, *The Great Ming Dynasty: The Strongest Soldier King Begins at the Border*, tells the story of a modern all-around soldier king who transmigrates into the body of an ordinary soldier at a border post in Xuanfu during the first year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign. Follow him on his thrilling journey of protecting his country, wreaking havoc, destroying the Later Jin, suppressing bandits, bringing peace to the people, and establishing a new dynasty. The novel boasts a vividly conceived plot, full of twists and turns, and a captivating climax. It's no exaggeration to say that it's more enjoyable than most similar novels today. Give it a try; I guarantee you'll be hooked and won't regret reading it!
120 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—Shelves
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A modern-day invincible soldier king transmigrates to the body of an ordinary soldier on the battlefield of Sarhu during the Wanli era of the late Ming Dynasty. Witness the soldier king kill enemies with a single move, taking down one man in three steps, slaughtering his way through the enemy ranks, and crushing the Later Jin army. It's exhilarating, full of iron-blooded fervor, and incredibly moving. An absolutely must-read novel, a truly captivating read. Give it a try, you'll be hooked! It's arguably far superior to most contemporary transmigration novels about the late Ming Dynasty war!
121 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—Shelves
122 My Nephew Is the Chongzhen Emperor: Building an Everlasting Ming Dynasty 家侄崇祯，打造大明日不落 Schrodinger's Tiger薛定谔的虎Historical3.7M WordsOngoing He transmigrates into the Ming dynasty and mistakes Emperor Chongzhen for his nephew. From then on, he becomes an overprotective uncle! A faction called the Donglin Party bullies my nephew and seizes his family’s property? Kill their leader and wipe that accursed faction off the map! A postman named Li Chuang forces my nephew to hang himself? I’ll rebel! Let this uncle beat him until he loses all his teeth! The Tungusic savages killed my nephew’s people and want to take his empire, too? Don’t be 7.7kReads9.1Score578Shelves
123 Chronicles of the Yan Marches 大明燕行录 Venerable Tiande天德尊者Historical424k WordsCompleted A modern soul accidentally falls into a parallel dynasty ruled by the Zhu family. He opens his eyes to find himself a helpless infant. Unable to bear the burden of vast amounts of knowledge, his memories fall dormant. Before he can figure out his situation, he and his maid are swept into a deadly chase and tumble into a freezing river! At death's door, they are rescued by a wealthy landowner in a remote county town. But when the maid wakes, she has lost her memory completely and believes he is h 4Reads—Score—Shelves
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A decent alternate history novel set in the Ming Dynasty
124 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—Score124Shelves
125 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. 6.2kReads8.8Score428Shelves
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Go to the Ming Dynasty and seek wealth and glory!
126 A Coward's Guide to Surviving the Late Ming: Volume One 明末怂人求生录第一卷 I'm About to Give Out俺快不中了Historical531k WordsOngoing Reborn in the late Ming, I became Liu Hongqi, a warlord during the catastrophe of 1644. After a string of spectacular blunders, I was successfully hanged from a flagpole by the Qing army and died in agony. When I opened my eyes again, I had returned to the ninth year of the Chongzhen reign. My family was on the brink of ruin, I was unarmed, and all I had left was a bone-deep fear of death. In this life, all I wanted was to make money, run away, and live out my days as a wealthy man overseas, u 80Reads—Score—Shelves
127 Global Sinicization, Starting at the End of the Ming Dynasty 全球汉化，从明末开始 Cutting the Hanging斩悬Historical3.2M WordsOngoing After his soul travels back to the end of the Ming dynasty, in the first year of the Chongzhen reign, Wei Changjun discovers that he can contact the future. Before me lies the dying Ming dynasty, beset within by Zhang Xianzhong, Li Zicheng, and rebel kings vying for control of the Central Plains. Beyond its borders, the Jurchen cavalry watches hungrily, ready to invade at any moment. Behind me stands a future superpower: the National History Research Institute, the Ministry of Agriculture, the M 8.5kReads8.9Score522Shelves
128 The Engineer Emperor 工科大明 Drinking Chinese Medicine Every Day天天喝中药Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Lu Ren, an engineering professor, unexpectedly transmigrated into the body of a baby in a farming family in Henan during the Hongzhi reign of the Ming Dynasty. He first entered the imperial examination arena to compete against the greats, then used his engineering knowledge to advance technology and improve people's lives. As he steadily expanded his influence, he wrote an extraordinary legend in the Great Ming. 4.5kReads8.8Score569Shelves
129 The Emperor: A Young Man's Journey Through the Land 帝：山河少年行 A Light Garment一袭轻衣Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Qin Ziyu obtained the Mo Bing Token and forged a bond with the Ancestral Dragon. Every step forward brought him into contact with secrets of an even higher order. Trapped in layer upon layer of intricate schemes, he presses on through an endless climb and game of wits, driving himself ever forward. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
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Chu Xing's orders were universally respected by everyone at Dongzhen Temple, and they set off in succession. However, the Dongzhen Temple's force was primarily composed of bandits, and its disorganization and disarray were a cause for concern. The group, led by Liu Qingshan and Chen Erniu, resembled a bustling market; although it appeared large and imposing, with each leader leading dozens of men, it lacked any semblance of military discipline. The group chatted and laughed, and soon after, some fell behind, their foreheads covered in sweat, claiming heatstroke and wanting to return to the mountain to rest. Enraged, Chu Xing immediately ordered Liu Qingshan to execute one of them. This finally quelled the tension and eased the situation somewhat. Liu Qingshan was heartbroken as he killed a brother who had followed him for three or four years, loyal and devoted. But he had no choice; the King himself was leading the army, and this was military law. He had to obey. He told his fallen brother, "Your life belonged to me; I took it. You cannot complain."
130 My Whole Family Can Hear My Thoughts and Win Big, While I’m in Charge of Causing Trouble 全家读我心声赢麻了，我负责作妖 I Love Pork Ribs爱吃大排骨Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Inner thoughts + beloved by the whole family + gossip + feel-good power fantasy + adorable baby] Don't pass by without stopping! There's a couple pairing, and it gets super sweet later! Come on in and enjoy the gossip! Jiang Yuanxi transmigrated into a book. She became a top-tier disposable character who died just one day after being born. Her family was disliked by the Duke, and they would become stepping stones on the female lead's path. While cursing the Old King of Hell, Jiang Yuanxi did he 5.4kReads8.9Score801Shelves
131 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 382.6kReads9.2Score32.3kShelves
132 Join the Army and Get a Wife? I Marry Eighteen Women in a Rage 当兵就发媳妇？我怒娶十八房老婆 Tangtang Sixth Young Master糖糖六公子Historical2.2M WordsCompleted “What? You can get a wife for free if you enlist? Then I’m joining the army!” Li Wannian is reborn into the declining Li Tang imperial family. He proceeds carefully, extending the Li Tang Dynasty's life by three hundred years! 27.8kReads8.6Score3.2kShelves
133 Bright Sword: Why Did You Capture So Much Loot? 亮剑：为什么你的缴获这么多 Host Jun待客君Urban3.8M WordsOngoing Zhang Yun, a staff member at a New Era War of Resistance Memorial Hall, carries a game cheat that boosts captured loot by 0.5 times as he transmigrates into the world of "Drawing Sword" and becomes a member of the Eighth Route Army. See how he uses this golden finger to fight the Japanese invaders alongside regiment commanders like Li Yunlong and Kong Jie. A carefully researched novel with a moderate golden finger, and no weapons that exceed their era! 34.6kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
134 Rise of the Wang Clan: Starting with a Portable Farm 我在修仙世界开农场 Hear the Wind and Think It's Rain听风就是雨Eastern Fantasy10.3M WordsOngoing Wang Hao, an illegitimate son of the small Wang family, was a despised Five-Spirit-Root cultivator whose miserable life seemed set in stone from the moment he was born. But everything changed with the arrival of another soul. See how Wang Hao uses modern knowledge to make waves in the world of cultivation! 5.4kReads8.3Score384Shelves
135 A Poor Girl’s Daily Life as a Rogue Cultivator 穷鬼女散修的修仙日常 Dancing Lightly in the Mortal World红尘轻舞Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Xiao Han never imagined that she, an ordinary working girl who hadn't even finished middle school, would transmigrate one day. Fine, she transmigrated. But she had neither a pocket dimension nor a System, let alone a handy golden finger. She got none of the perks or welcome gifts that usually came with transmigration. That would have been bad enough, but other transmigrators took over someone else's body and fit right into local society. She, however, arrived in her own body, unable to speak the 49.5kReads9.2Score7.1kShelves
136 I'm a Military Engineer, and You Want Me to Save the Ming? 我一搞军工的，你让我拯救大明？ Stainless Steel Poet不锈钢诗人Historical560k WordsOngoing [Traditional history] [Historical farming and development] [Survival in a chaotic age] [No System] [Military-industrial system] [Late Ming power struggle] Qin Feng, a technician at an arms manufacturing group and a major military history forum influencer, opens his eyes to find himself a low-ranking border officer in the second year of the Chongzhen reign, with only ten men under his command. Three days later, Hong Taiji’s fifty thousand Eight Banners troops breach the frontier. Historically, no 3kReads6.8Score195Shelves
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Good historical articles about the late Ming Dynasty
137 Transmigrating to the Great Ming to Become an Emperor Who Runs a Business 穿越大明当个老板皇帝 Li Qingcheng李青成Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In the ninth month of the forty-eighth year of Wanli, the Ming Dynasty welcomed an emperor who ran the country like a business: Zhu Youxiao. (This book has no internet conspiracy theories.) But this boss had a bit of a temper. As soon as he transmigrated, Li Xuanshi tried to stop him from meeting his ministers? He personally smashed a eunuch to death, walked out of the Qianqing Palace, and put an end to the Palace Transfer Case. He didn’t know how to be an emperor on his first day on the throne? 20.9kReads8.4Score2kShelves
138 A History of the Southern Ming (Two-Volume Set) 南明史（全二册） Gu Cheng顾诚Historical696k WordsCompleted A nation on the brink of ruin still descends into infighting, and even in its final days, the infighting continues! Nothing is more absurd than human nature. In March 1644, Li Zicheng's Great Shun forces captured Beijing, and the Chongzhen Emperor hanged himself. When news reached Nanjing, the Southern Capital, the question of who would be enthroned became urgent. Civil and military officials alike scrambled to make a name for themselves before the new ruler, each hoping to claim the credit for 4.7kReads9.5Score1.4kShelves
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The historical epic "The Late Ming Dynasty Trilogy," centered on the peasant army of the Great Western Army, is meticulously researched, subtly weaving together clues, creating a grand narrative with vivid characters. Don't miss it! The first part, a ensemble piece on survival, is complete. The next part, focusing on the struggle for power, will delve into the epic tales of the Eight Great Kings and the young Four Great Kings of the Great Western Army. PS: I'd also like to recommend some of the main reference materials used in the writing process; those interested can take a look.
139 Chronicle of Zhang Xianzhong’s Capture of Luzhou 张献忠陷庐州纪 Yu Ruizi余瑞紫Historical18k WordsCompleted A Record of Zhang Xianzhong’s Capture of Luzhou is an important unofficial historical source written by Yu Ruizi, a firsthand witness from the late Ming dynasty. It recounts how Zhang Xianzhong, leader of a peasant rebel army, captured Luzhou, in the area of present-day Hefei, Anhui, in 1642, and the upheaval that followed. Yu Ruizi was a scholar trapped inside the city who witnessed the violence firsthand. He saw Luzhou fall, witnessed the suffering of its people amid the fighting, and observed 15Reads8.1Score—Shelves
140 The Veritable Records of the Chongzhen Emperor 崇祯实录 Anonymous佚名Historical142k WordsCompleted The Veritable Records of the Chongzhen Reign 86Reads8.6Score—Shelves
141 Blood Runs Red: Zhang Xianzhong and the Great Western Army 血流红：张献忠与大西军 Luo Xuepeng罗学蓬Historical467k WordsCompleted In June 1645, Zhang Xianzhong captured Chongqing. Sweeping westward with unstoppable momentum, his army left blazing fires and blood-soaked roads in its wake. On August 9, after taking Chengdu, Zhang Xianzhong wasted no time in holding a founding ceremony and ascending the throne as emperor of the Great Western Kingdom. From the very first day Zhang Xianzhong took up residence in the Shu Prince's Palace in Chengdu, the country knew no peace. His forces were locked in repeated battles with Li Zic 179Reads9.4Score114Shelves
142 A History of the Peasant War at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末农民战争史 Gu Cheng顾诚Historical290k WordsCompleted Sixteen years of unstoppable victories, followed by four hundred days to total collapse. Open this book and discover why Li Zicheng was defeated, and why his downfall came so quickly! In March 1644, Li Zicheng captured Beijing, bringing the Ming dynasty to an end. By then, he had fought for sixteen years. In April of that year, Li Zicheng was defeated at Shanhai Pass, and the Qing army entered the pass. In May of the following year, Li Zicheng died at Jiugong Mountain in Huguang, just four hundr 688Reads9.3Score149Shelves
143 History of the Southern Ming: 1644–1662 南明史：1644-1662 Situ Lin司徒琳Historical252k WordsCompleted Within the court, civil officials were divided by factional strife. Beyond it, no military hero emerged. As warfare plunged the people into chaos, the political system turned inward and consumed itself, while the forces that might have helped from outside could not be brought to bear. The roots of the Southern Ming’s collapse can be traced to this predicament. The purpose of Southern Ming History: 1644–1662 is to answer the question, “Why did the Ming dynasty fall?” With this in mind, author Ly 76Reads8.6Score—Shelves
144 The Peasant Wars of the Late Ming Dynasty (Revised Edition) 明末农民战争（修订版） Yuan Liangyi袁良义Historical406k WordsCompleted The late Ming peasant wars of the 1630s through the 1670s were the longest-running and largest-scale peasant wars in ancient Chinese history. Drawing extensively on official and private writings as well as archival records, the author gives a meticulous account of their development and impact. Carefully reviewed and expanded by the author, this revised edition presents readers with a sweeping historical panorama. 30Reads8.6Score—Shelves
145 Hong Xiuquan, the Charismatic Heavenly King 风流天王洪秀全 Yu Songhan郁松寒Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Hong Xiuquan, an impoverished scholar in the late Qing, was quite the extraordinary man. He struck out on a new path, launched the Jintian Uprising, rose from humble beginnings, captured Nanjing, founded the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, dominated eighteen provinces, and ruled for fourteen years over half the realm. He was insatiably greedy, consorting with courtesans and surrounding himself with beautiful women. He gathered beauties from across the land, keeping 2,300 women in his harem to serve hi 11.1kReads8.6Score825Shelves
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It's based on historical facts, tells stories, is well-written, and incorporates political intrigue! A unique perspective and exceptional writing style! A distinctive style and captivating narrative that will leave you feeling refreshed!
146 Little Bao Has Only Seven Days to Live: Chongzhen's Last Stand 小宝只有七天命系列之末路崇祯 A Chef with a Buck Tooth一个长着虎牙的厨子10k WordsCompleted The Little Treasure Has Only Seven Days to Live series: Chongzhen's Last Stand 2Reads—Score—Shelves
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Action-packed, exhilarating novels set in the Ming Dynasty – every single one a classic!
147 Little Bao Has Only Seven Days to Live: Bloodbath at Tumu Fortress 小宝只有七天命系列之浴血土木堡 A Chef with a Buck Tooth一个长着虎牙的厨子12k WordsCompleted The Little Treasure Has Only Seven Days to Live Series: Bloodbath at Tumu Fortress —Reads—Score—Shelves
148 The Border Army's Fearless Soldier: A New Storm Rises 边军悍卒之风云再起 A Chef with a Buck Tooth一个长着虎牙的厨子Historical571k WordsCompleted Surviving is hard, and rising to prominence is even harder. But what man has never dreamed of conquering the world?! The protagonist, Guo Dingtian, is a PhD in history from Peking University who transmigrates to a parallel world in the Great He Dynasty, a realm much like the Ming dynasty. Watch him rise from nothing, grow from weak to strong, and set the tides of his age in motion! 24Reads—Score—Shelves
149 After I Became the Ming Emperor Guangzong, the System Sent Me Someone 我成明光宗后，系统送了个人 A Chef with a Buck Tooth一个长着虎牙的厨子10k WordsCompleted After I Became the Mingguang Emperor, the System Sent Me Someone 1Reads—Score—Shelves
150 The Ming Dynasty’s Special Reconnaissance Troops: The Night Watchmen 明朝特种侦察兵夜不收 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical456k WordsCompleted A battle of wits between elite scouts, a shadow war of espionage full of twists, and a poignant romance between two people caught in forces beyond their control: all this awaits in the legendary tale of the Ming Dynasty’s Night-Rejecting scouts! During the Jiajing era, unrest flares along the frontier as the Mongols and Jurchens watch hungrily from the shadows. An elite reconnaissance unit known as the Night-Rejectors becomes the sharpest hidden blade guarding the Ming border. Shen Yan, the son 414Reads6.4Score100Shelves
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Night watchmen… [Thumbs up] Passionate Ming Dynasty…

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