Stories About Academic Competition That Are Good for High Schoolers 内卷的书适合高中生看滴
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The Three Kingdoms: History So Addictive, You Can’t Put It Down 一读就上瘾的三国史
The Three Kingdoms era was marked by endless warfare and rival warlords, and is now familiar to everyone thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But the novel isn't history, and some of the famous stories we all know never actually happened! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why is Zhang He known as “the Three Kingdoms strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “master of pacing”? Did Cao Zhi really love his sister-in-law? Why is Cao Cao's life said to
984Reads9.5Score108Shelves
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Zuo Zongtang 左宗棠
At its heart, this book is about a practical-minded reformer amid the upheavals of the late Qing dynasty. Spanning the years from 1812 to 1885, it vividly portrays the extraordinary life of Zuo Zongtang, from a poor scholar in Xiangyin to a high-ranking provincial official. The book recounts his early studies of statecraft and his years of obscurity after failing the metropolitan examination three times. It also details his military career: raising the Chu Army to suppress the Taiping Rebellion
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Livestream: Teaching Kids to Write Essays and Be Good People 直播：教孩子写作文，学做人
Writing compositions is easy! This book shows parents how to guide their children in writing and in learning how to be good people. Drawing on traditional Chinese thought, it explores methods and techniques for parent-child education.
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I Strive for My Country’s Prosperity! [System] 我，为祖国富强而奋斗！【系统】
[Reborn + System + top student + patriotism + positive energy + feel-good story + no awful relatives] Su Xing was always on her own, the aloof goddess in everyone else's eyes. It seemed everyone took it for granted that beautiful women should keep their distance and remain unapproachable. Only Su Xing knew she was pretending to be aloof. In truth, she had severe social anxiety! She hated dealing with people and being noticed. All she wanted was to hide in the shell she thought was safe and coast
35.9kReads9.6Score2.6kShelves
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Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道
[Comeback and growth + charming lawyer + mysteries surrounding cold cases + officialdom and workplace + wits and will] He turns his life around, with Death brushing past him several times. A string of cold cases remain shrouded in mystery...
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Your Love Is Precious, Not Everyone Deserves It 你的爱很贵，不是谁都配
[Contemporary romance + women’s growth + taking down a scumbag + workplace power struggles + the ex’s long road to winning her back + clear-eyed heroine] Her life had endured three “deaths” in succession: a love killed by reality, a marriage killed by betrayal, and a dream killed by exploitation. From the ashes of despair, she picked up her pen and forged her past into lines of polished prose. From then on, the literary world had a bestselling queen who wrote from her pain. When she stood adorne
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Steel Rose 钢筋蔷薇
A workplace epic about the construction industry, as real as it is brutal A story about one man spending twenty years building his ideals in a concrete jungle and staying true to himself amid the struggle of human nature If you've ever bowed your head to life, but never given up on looking up at the stars, this book is for you. “This isn't a wish-fulfillment story. It's the long journey of an entire generation.” Open it, and you'll see your own reflection among the steel and concrete, where a ro
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Wu Zetian's Four Great Mystery Cases 武则天四大奇案
[Historical Mystery + Four Great Cases + Ancient-Era Deduction] From strange cases in the countryside to courtly intrigue, Di Renjie carefully unravels the truth at every turn. Newly appointed magistrate of Changping County, Di Renjie is immediately faced with a bizarre murder: a merchant from Huzhou is found mysteriously dead at an inn in Liulidun. The local headman, Hu De, abuses his power, but the identity of the real culprit raises even more questions. Disguised as an ordinary traveler, Di R
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The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义
The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w
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The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义
Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin
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After I Transmigrated Into a Beautiful Teacher, I Went Rebellious 穿越成美女老师后我叛逆了
Top student + transmigrate + sweet romance + literature + personal growth A genius science-and-engineering student who ruled the school and laughed her way through life failed her entrance exam for the University of Science and Technology of China’s gifted youth program during her first year of high school. Heartbroken, she stepped into the “Madam Yi No. 1” time-traveling machine built by her quirky best friend, Shen Han, and emerged as a demure Chinese teacher. But she ran into one obstacle aft
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The Five Tigers Pacify the South 五虎平南
The Five Tigers Pacify the South is set during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Great Song, when the southern barbarian king Nong Zhigao rebelled and war engulfed the southern frontier. Di Qing, Prince of Pacifying the West, received the imperial order to lead the army and set out once more with the Five Tiger Generals. But they were thwarted by the sorcery of a strange martial expert from the southern tribes: Duan Hongyu, daughter of Duan Hong of Mengyun Pass. Trained in the Way of the Immor
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Record of the Pacification of Wu 平吴录
This is a confidential historical dossier that overturns the orthodox view of history! Writing from the perspective of an eyewitness, Sun Xu of the Qing dynasty unveils the power struggles and betrayals behind “a fit of rage for the sake of a beauty.” The book not only reveals Wu Sangui’s true motives for inviting the Qing army through the pass, but also exposes for the first time the secret of Chen Yuanyuan’s abduction, the inside story of the Yongli Emperor of the Southern Ming being strangled
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Record of the Pacification of Song 平宋录
The Records of the Pacification of Song is a vivid firsthand account of war written by Liu Minzhong, a renowned official of the Yuan dynasty. In sweeping prose, it chronicles the glorious campaign in which Bayan, the Yuan chancellor, led his troops south in 1274 and brought about the fall of the Southern Song. Divided into three volumes, it is not merely a work of military history, but a heroic tribute to the union of strategy and courage. The book vividly portrays Bayan as a commander who could
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The Soul of China: From the Start, I Burn Down Cherry Blossom Street 华夏国魂:开局怒烧樱花风情街
[Patriotic story] [National spirit] [Developing a parallel China] [Later chapters cover Little Rabbit] [Unabashed patriotism] Original title: China’s National Spirit: From the Start, I Set Sakura Street Ablaze How could Chinese people say they should forget history and help Japan whitewash its past? That day, a huge fire broke out on China’s largest Sakura Street. Reporters interviewed Zhong Hua, the arsonist, and asked him: “Shouldn’t you apologize to Japan for your impulsive actions?” Zhong Hu
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A Complete Record of the Nanjing Massacre 南京大屠杀全纪录
The book The Nanjing Massacre recounts the Defense of Nanjing and the Nanjing Massacre, which took place at the beginning of the War of Resistance Against Japan. The events drew worldwide attention: one for the defense of the capital, the other for the slaughter of 300,000 of our compatriots. Countless Chinese soldiers gave their lives in the battle to defend the capital. Their noble patriotism is an honor to all Chinese soldiers and the people. The horrific Nanjing Massacre was a profound humil
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Nanjing, Nanjing: A Pain We Must Never Forget 南京南京：不能忘记的伤痛
The British journalist H. J. Timperley, who witnessed the Nanjing Massacre, wrote: “After the Japanese army occupied Nanjing, Japanese newspapers reported very little about it, or, one might say, almost nothing at all. A review of English-language newspapers published in Japan reveals no trace of the many atrocities committed by the Japanese army in Nanjing and other cities. Yet the Japanese press sought to portray Nanjing as a peaceful place.” He had compiled accounts of the Japanese army's atr
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The Battle on the Ridge 岭上战事
In 1931, Japanese invaders attacked the Northeast, seizing vast swathes of its land, brutalizing its people, and plundering its resources! The people of the Northeast rose up in resistance, composing a song of praise for their heroes and making great sacrifices!
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The Fate of a Nation: The Secret History of China's Two Bombs and One Satellite 国家命运：中国“两弹一星”的秘密历程
This book offers a detailed and profound account of our country's Two Bombs, One Satellite program, tracing its history from its difficult beginnings through years of arduous development and painstaking work, to its eventual growth and major achievements. Grand in scope and sweeping in structure, it features a large cast of vivid characters and is an epic panoramic portrayal of our country's national defense efforts.
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The Truth About Sending Troops to Korea 出兵朝鲜真相
On July 27, 1953, the Korean War, which had lasted nearly three years, finally came to an end with the signing of an armistice agreement. Looking back on this war, people often cite two remarks. One came from Peng Dehuai, commander of the Chinese People's Volunteers: “The era when Western aggressors could seize a country simply by positioning a few cannons along an eastern coastline has gone forever.” The other came from Omar Bradley, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff: “We fought the wr
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Romance of the Qing Dynasty 清史演义
Cai Dongfan's The Romance of the Qing Dynasty is an epic of sweeping grandeur. In a million words, it uncovers the century-spanning secrets of the Qing Empire, from its rise to its fall! From Nurhaci rallying his troops against the Ming with his “Seven Grievances,” to Kangxi outsmarting and capturing Oboi and putting down the Three Feudatories; from undercurrents stirring beneath the Qianlong Emperor's prosperous reign to the humiliating guns of the Opium War; then to Empress Dowager Cixi ruling
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Romance of the Former Han Dynasty 前汉演义
Cai Dongfan's Romance of the Former Han is a historical chapter-by-chapter novel set amid the turmoil at the end of the Qin dynasty and the founding of the Western Han. In 100 chapters and nearly 560,000 words, it vividly recreates this turbulent age. From Qin Shi Huang's tyranny and Chen Sheng and Wu Guang's uprising, to the rivalry between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu, and then the founding of the Han and Empress Lü's grip on power, the book is full of both bloody battlefield clashes and sinister pol
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Li Hongzhang: One of the Four Great Statesmen of the Restoration 中兴四大名臣李鸿章
Li Hongzhang (1823–1901) was a powerful late Qing official, founder and commander of the Huai Army and the Beiyang Fleet, and one of the leading figures of the Self-Strengthening Movement. Alongside Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, and Zhang Zhidong, he was known as one of the Four Great Ministers of the Tongzhi Restoration. His life spanned nearly all of the most turbulent, humiliating, and arduous years of China’s modern history. His achievements and failings remain an important subject of scholarly
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The History of Emperor Taizu of Song, Too Gruesome to Read Closely 不忍细看的宋太祖史
Did you know? In the long sweep of Chinese history, the Song dynasty is one of those extraordinary dynasties you simply can’t leave out. The History of Song Taizu: Too Wild to Read Closely is a fascinating book that will have you laughing your way through those years of the Song dynasty. From Zhao Kuangyin’s dramatic rise from the start, when he was “cloaked in the yellow robe,” to the tragic end of the Southern Song, emperors, generals, ministers, and famous scholars spring vividly to life, as
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Wild History Isn’t Necessarily False 野史未必假
History is more than the rigid record preserved in official histories. The overlooked scraps at its edges often conceal truths that are livelier, more outrageous, and closer to human nature. Do you think Liao Hua was just a minor figure who rose to prominence because Shu had “no great generals left”? What pitfalls lay behind Zhuge Ke’s reputation as a genius? Wen Yang, dubbed “Little Zhao Yun,” had a life far more dramatic than you might imagine! Ma Chao was more than just the “Brocade of Xilian
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Three Hundred Years of the Tang Dynasty’s Rise and Fall: A Thousand Years in One Glance 大唐兴衰三百年：一眼千年读唐史
[Read in One Sitting + Three Hundred Years of the Tang Dynasty + Historical Context + History Made Accessible + Major Historical Figures] The three-hundred-year Tang dynasty was about far more than the Zhenguan and Kaiyuan eras or the poet Li Bai. This book lets you take in a thousand years of history at a glance. From Li Yuan’s desperate uprising in Taiyuan to Li Shimin’s unrivaled glory as the “Heavenly Khan”; from Wu Zetian’s unprecedented era as an empress to the height of prosperity under L
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Veritable Records of Qing Taizu, Emperor Wu 清太祖武皇帝实录
The Veritable Records of Emperor Wu, Taizu of Qing is the authoritative official biography of Nurhaci, founder of the Later Jin dynasty. Written in chronological form, it recounts the sweeping story of the Manchus’ rise from tribal rivalries to the foundation of an empire. The book not only reveals the mythic origin of the “Three Fairy Maidens Who Ate the Divine Fruit and Bore the Ancestor,” but also vividly depicts Nurhaci’s legendary deeds: raising an army with thirteen suits of ancestral armo
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Romance of the Thirteen Qing Emperors 清宫十三朝演义
The Romance of the Thirteen Reigns of the Qing Court is a historical novel of nearly 600,000 Chinese characters by Republican-era writer Xu Xiaotian. With vivid prose and a sweeping scope, it offers a panoramic view of almost three hundred years of change, from the Qing dynasty’s origins to its fall. The novel’s one hundred chapters trace events from Nurhaci’s rise in Jianzhou and his uprising with thirteen suits of ancestral armor to Puyi’s abdication and the closing of the Qing palace. Court i
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The Story of Zeng Guofan 曾国藩演义
The Romance of Zeng Guofan follows the tumultuous life of the famed late Qing minister Zeng Guofan, offering a sweeping account of the epic struggle between the Taiping Rebellion and the Qing court. Author Xu Zhesheng uses historical sources as its framework and literature as its soul, vividly portraying Zeng Guofan’s legendary journey from an impoverished scholar to a celebrated minister of the restoration. He founded the Xiang Army and turned the tide, and championed the Self-Strengthening Mov
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The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版
An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu.
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The Illustrated Tale of the Swordsman Yongzheng, Volumes 1 and 2 雍正剑侠图（上下册）
Tong Lin takes up his midnight-and-noon chicken-claw mandarin-duck axes and roams the martial world, rising from a farmer's son to become Yongzheng's personal bodyguard. The Blood-Dropper secret service is recruiting online, while a band of sword heroes prepares for a final showdown on Penglai Island.
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The Complete Story of Tang 说唐全传
Centered on the gathering of heroes at Wagang Stronghold, the story spans the period from Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou’s conquest of Northern Qi and Emperor Wen of Sui’s pacification of Southern Chen, to Li Yuan of Tang’s defeat of the rival warlords and Li Shimin’s ascension to the throne. It mainly recounts how the heroes of Wagang joined forces to rebel against the Sui and help establish the Tang dynasty, recreating the turbulent age of the eighteen rebel kings and sixty-four bands of rebels.
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I'm a Coder, I'm the Universe 我是码农，我是宇宙
This is a high-concept novel that combines realism, business, science fiction, and the intellectual thrill of a power fantasy. It’s a new kind of web fiction, unlike traditional stories that rely on emotional wish fulfillment! Zhang Wei uses SAP as his System to cultivate immortality and attain the Dao! Yes, you read that right! The same SAP as the German ERP system! Zhang Wei’s System! This sly guy actually built a cultivation path around SAP, from Foundation Establishment to Core Formation, Na
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After Graduation, I Became a Homeroom Teacher 我毕业之后，又做了班主任
After I graduated, I became a homeroom teacher again.
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A Summer Too Lovely to Hide 难藏夏日
[The print edition is now available] In her senior year of high school, Yun Xiang was brought home by Cheng Xiao, one of her father's old comrades. Cheng Xiao had a son, a cocky, arrogant guy who loved looking down his nose at people. But he was good at school and great at video games. The first time Yun Xiang met Cheng Che, he stood on the stairs to the second floor and coldly laid down the rules. “Don’t come near me, don’t look at me, don’t tell anyone at school you know me, and don’t touch an
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Our Youth 我们的青春
Our Youth
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Who Says I'm Crazy? 谁说我疯了
Who Says I'm Crazy?
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My Eccentric Neighbor Has Been Around Forever 奇葩邻居活久见
The Weirdest Neighbors I've Ever Seen
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Fun Tales from Married Life 婚姻里的趣事
Fun and Games in Married Life
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The Sound of Memory 记忆的声音
People grow up, but stories remain. How much is left of the stories we used to hear? The twelve zodiac animals, the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, nature and history: what have we left behind...
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My Army Wife Is So Cold, Her Rough-and-Ready Husband Is Losing His Mind 军嫂太高冷，糙汉老公急疯了
[Period Drama + Strong Female Lead + No Pocket Dimension] Jiang Zhi wakes up one day and finds herself transmigrated to the 1970s. The original owner was a delicate city girl who had just married the tough Lu Yan after joining the army with him! Everyone in the compound laughed at her, calling her a pretty but useless ornament and waiting for her to give up on the hard life and run back to the city in tears. But nobody expected that this new army wife’s casual improvements to the soil formula wo
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