Stories Set in the Ming Dynasty Are Awesome. I’m Reading One Now, Recommended by a Bookworm Who’s Read 5,000 Novels 大明嘎嘎棒的，我正在看，5000小说的书虫推

1. 151 夺 The Succession Struggle: I Am the Ming Dynasty’s Sixth Prince 夺嫡，我乃大明六皇子 Wann an Niu Er皖南牛二Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Zhu Jun, a doctoral student in archaeology, transmigrates into a great undertaking and becomes the sixth prince. He thought he could settle in his fief and live as a carefree prince. But he never expected that his predecessor was a madman, and the worst of the Eight Scourges of Yingtian Prefecture! Commoners: Zhu Jun is utterly shameless, the worst of Yingtian's Eight Scourges! Brothers: My big brother is loyal and righteous. He'd take a knife in both sides for his brothers! Officials: Madman Zh 589Reads8.9Score10114d adds
2. 152 开 From the Start: I Begin by Beating Up Zhu Yuanzhang 开局：从揍朱元璋开始 Old Zhang the Literatus墨客老张Historical703k WordsCompleted The Myriad Worlds + gritty and intense + heartbreaking regrets + ... In a garden at a manor somewhere in Miami, Zhu Yuanzhang crouched in a corner with his head in his hands, pitifully looking at Zhu Xingzu, who had a cigar in his mouth. “Bro, stop hitting me! I was wrong!” Zhu Biao and Zhu Di massaged Zhu Xingzu’s shoulders and back like a pair of lackeys. “Third Uncle, this won’t teach Father a lesson. How about I go fetch the Zhu family rules and we give him a taste of the cane?” Zhu Xiong 977Reads6.4Score—14d adds
3. 153 我 My Courtyard Leads to the Ming Dynasty 我家院子可以去大明 Summer Spinach夏天的菠菜Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Huang Xiao, a medical student, transmigrates to the fifth year of the Tianqi era of the Ming dynasty with a farmhouse. Using medicine far ahead of its time, he successfully treats the carpenter emperor, Zhu Youxiao. A wooden toy steam train turns Zhu Youxiao into his devoted fan. The late Ming is a world in chaos, plagued by natural disasters and human calamities, with flames of war blazing everywhere. It is an age woven from blood and fire! Backed by the abundant resources and advanced technolo 1.1kReads8.4Score10114d adds
4. 154 英 The English Prince and the Ming Empire: A History of Colonial Expansion 英皇子与明帝国：殖民开拓史 Little Bai Fusi小白夫斯基Historical639k WordsCompleted [Global colonization + changing history] [Political intrigue] [Passionate] [Struggle for supremacy] [Blood and iron] [No System] A modern man with a background in science and engineering transmigrates and opens his eyes to find himself a British prince, in control of two major colonial estates in North America, yet his heart aches for the declining Ming Dynasty! In the waning years of the Wanli Emperor's reign, factional strife plagues the court, the Later Jin watches from the shadows, and Japan 41Reads—Score214d adds

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   It tells the story of the rise and world domination of the Ming Dynasty from different perspectives. Friends who like the Ming Dynasty should not miss it. It's really good.

5. 155 大 Great Ming: I’m in the Jiajing Era, but the System Is in Hongwu? 大明：人在嘉靖，系统在洪武？ Doesn't Eat Sweet Rice Dumplings不吃甜粽子Historical372k WordsCompleted During the Jiajing era of the Great Ming, the Japanese raided from the south and Mongols from the north, officials were corrupt, the government was in disarray, and civil officials held too much power. Zhu Cong, a modern office worker, transmigrates into the body of the Jiajing Emperor, who has been hiding away in the Western Park to pursue Cultivation ever since the Renyin Palace Coup. Faced with a court full of cunning old foxes and a predicament that could cost him his own life, Zhu Cong seet 835Reads7.1Score10614d adds
6. 156 大 Great Ming: I Am the True Ruler of the Empire 大明：朕才是帝国之主 Loves Goji Berries and Black Beans爱吃枸杞黑豆Historical599k WordsOngoing [Transmigrated into the Ming Dynasty]+ [Cautious in the Early Stages]+ [Ruthless in the Later Stages]+ [Leading a Rebellion Against Himself]+ [No Golden Finger]+ [No System]+ [No Cheats]+ [Read at Your Own Risk]+ [Antagonists Aren't Idiots]+ [Court Intrigue]+ [Nemesis of Corrupt Officials]+ [Expert at Confiscating Property]+ [Sweeping the Barbarians]+ [Discovering New Continents]+ [Ruling the World] In a dynasty where being emperor is a dangerous occupation, you transmigrate into the body of Zh 60Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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   I've been following this recently; it's well-written, but not the kind of light novel that's all about wish fulfillment. If that's your preference, please don't read it. It's more of a professional novel.

7. 157 大 Ming Prince: I’ll Found a Nation Overseas 大明藩王：我要海外建国 These Five Sheep这个五只羊Historical977k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into Zhu Yiliu, Prince Lu during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty. Empress Dowager Li has just rebuked the Wanli Emperor and demanded that Prince Lu be made the new ruler. Zhu Yiliu falls from his horse and lapses into a coma. After waking, he can't shake the feeling that the Wanli Emperor wants him dead, so he plans to build a ship and take a group of people to hide in the Nanyang, putting some distance between himself and the Manchu barbarians, who will arrive before long. Bu 1.4kReads8.2Score—14d adds

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   He packed up his buckets and ran away to Southeast Asia to rebuild the Ming Dynasty—that's all there was to it.

8. 158 穿 Transmigration: Struggle in the Late Ming, Enjoy Life in the Modern Era 穿越：明末奋斗，现代享福 Hardworking Snail奋斗的蜗牛Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Farming, development, technological progress, firearms, conquest, unifying China at the end of the Ming dynasty, and becoming ruler of the world. In the modern era, he enjoys financial freedom and life with multiple wives. In the late Ming, he works hard, rising through the ranks and building up his strength in the early stages, crushing the Ming and the Tatars in the middle, then unifying the world and becoming its ruler in the end. A disastrous start: he transmigrates to ancient times with not 6.9kReads8.3Score68214d adds
9. 159 戍 After Three Years Guarding the Frontier, Zhu Yuanzhang Asks Me to Become Emperor! 戍边三年，朱元璋请我当皇帝！ Sugar-Fried Longan糖炒桂圆Historical848k WordsOngoing Crown Prince Zhu Biao dies young. Zhu Yuanzhang tours the border regions and discovers that everything in Lingnan is unlike anywhere else... The common people are prosperous, commerce and infrastructure are thriving, and the troops are formidable... But even more astonishing is the behavior of the Eighteenth Prince, Zhu Tuo, enfeoffed there as a king: he's lawless, extravagantly indulgent, and tyrannical. Zhu Yuanzhang: My son, why not let me hand the Ming dynasty over to you? Then you can do wh —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It seems your library still needs me to replenish it.

10. 160 嘉 Jiajing's Second-Generation Emperor: My Great Ming Rules the World! 嘉靖的帝二代：我大明天下无敌啊 They Call Me Liu Kele俺叫刘可乐Historical1.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates and becomes Zhu Zai Zhen, the Jiajing Emperor’s fourth son, Prince Jing. Jiajing: What? I told you to fight the Japanese pirates in the southeast, and you conquered Japan? Jiajing: What? I told you to provide disaster relief, and the more you give, the more money the treasury has? Jiajing: No more fighting! Everywhere I look, it’s all Ming territory! 4kReads8.8Score27614d adds

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    The Ming Dynasty is awesome! The first book is still being serialized and it's really well-written. The second book, set in the Jiajing era, is also quite good. The third book, set in the Song Dynasty, is also very good and worth recommending.

11. 161 大 The Ming Dynasty's Guardian Prince: Zhu Yuanzhang Makes Me Regent 大明镇国皇弟：朱元璋让我当摄政 Jie'er, Who Loves Barbecue Tofu爱吃烧烤豆腐的杰儿Historical664k WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + Single Heroine + Technological Powerhouse + Golden Age Ming + System] Zhu Jiu transmigrated into the body of Zhu Yuanzhang’s blind younger brother during the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty. With the help of the System, he set out to restore China’s golden age under the Ming! [Brother Chongba, I’m taking this money, you don’t mind, do you?] [What? You want to compare connections with me? Do you really think you can compete? So you’re just a nobody!] [You’re the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu 13.3kReads7.5Score53214d adds

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    The strongest prince in the Ming Dynasty, invincible and awesome!

12. 162 大 The Great Song Dynasty: Reforging the Realm 大宋之重铸山河 The Shepherding Woodcutter放羊的樵夫Historical1.5M WordsCompleted That was the year of the Jingkang Humiliation: the land was lost, the two emperors were taken captive, and the princesses fell into enemy hands. Zhao Gou fled in panic, Zong Ze cried out for the army to cross the river, and Yue Fei began to make a name for himself. Outside Youzhou, the north wind howled, and a transmigrated young man shouted, “I swear to defeat the Jin invaders, reclaim our land, and restore our nation!” 2.5kReads8.4Score18814d adds
13. 163 明 The Ming Dynasty's Tyrant: From Exiled Emperor to Conquering the World 明末暴君：从流亡皇帝到碾碎天下 Wenqu文曲Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue] [Emperor Yongli] [No System] [Struggle for Supremacy] [Decisive and Ruthless] [War] [Farming and Development] In his previous life, Zhu Mingyuan was a martial arts instructor who loved Ming dynasty history. In this life, he transmigrates into the body of Zhu Youlang, the Yongli Emperor, a puppet ruler of the Southern Ming dynasty on the run. From the start, eunuchs keep him under house arrest, and he lives like a human imperial seal. The officials at court all think the empe 4kReads8.2Score32314d adds
14. 164 穿 Transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty as Emperor Taizong Wen 穿越大明之大明太宗文皇帝 The Cat Who Can Tell Fortunes会占卜的猫Historical747k WordsCompleted In the twenty-fifth year of the Hongwu era, Crown Prince Zhu Biao died in Yingtian. The succession was left unsettled, shaking the court and the country. Reborn as Zhu Yunton, the legitimate second son of Zhu Biao of the Ming dynasty, he has no System, no golden finger, and no tiresome romantic entanglements. He has no interest in romance. He’s fighting for the slimmest chance of survival. He promotes farming and builds up grain reserves in the fields, easing the people’s hardships and securing 1.8kReads8.8Score11114d adds

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    This is my own book, and I welcome your feedback. Feel free to discuss any issues with the author. The author isn't particularly talented or outstanding, but there's one advantage: there's no outline or draft. You can offer suggestions anytime, and as long as they're reasonable, the author will revise accordingly. The author is very open to advice and wants to share the world with readers.

15. 165 大 Great Ming: You Were Told to Seek Death, but You Became the Great Ming's State Preceptor 大明：让你求死，你成了大明国师 Why Fear a Few Autumns何惧一二秋Historical235k WordsOngoing [Easygoing comedy + scheming protagonist + Great Ming + begging to have his entire clan executed + outrageously ruthless + transmigration + court politics + shameless antics] After waking up, Fang Ning finds himself transmigrated to the twenty-fourth year of Hongwu. The Fang family he belongs to is guilty of every evil under the sun: forcing good women into prostitution and seizing farmland. Even the estate left by his own parents is about to be taken by his tyrannical uncle. Cornered, Fang Ning 108Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Both books are well-written. Although the first one is shorter, the subject matter and story are quite novel. The protagonist curses Zhu Yuanzhang and demands the execution of his entire family.

16. 166 大 The Ming Dynasty, 1394 大明王朝1394 The Cat Who Can Tell Fortunes会占卜的猫Historical203k WordsOngoing The grand ceremony begins in the royal capital, spears and halberds held at the ready. Soldiers bear their banners to the golden tower. Three beats of the drum, and songs ring out on every side. The dragon banners drift and dance. Thunder splits the clouds; youthful temples turn gray. I bow low before the emperor's ceremonial crown. With my strength spent and voice hoarse, I cry, "Long live the emperor! May he reign for ten thousand years!" The first installment ended with the protagonist's tra 229Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 167 没 With Sun Chuanying Gone, There’s Still Huang Yiming 没了孙传庭，还有黄义明 Mingyue Tianxing明月天兴Historical1.2M WordsCompleted In the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming, the great edifice was on the verge of collapse. After nearly 270 years, the Ming dynasty was nearing its end. Li Zicheng’s rebels were advancing from the north, and the capital was in peril. A transmigrator from a later age found himself in the body of Huang Degong’s son. He was determined to save the doomed Ming dynasty and help the Chongzhen Emperor usher in a new era of revival. First, break the siege of the capital. Then fight the 3.6kReads8.4Score23014d adds

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    A Bloodstained Book of War at the End of the Ming Dynasty

18. 168 大 The Great Ming Dynasty: If Wei Zhongxian Lives, the Ming Will Never Fall 大明王朝：魏忠贤不死，明朝不灭 Brother Eighteen十八哥Historical393k WordsCompleted Transmigration is not about a System, but political intrigue; Transmigration is not a mindless power fantasy, but a tale of decisive action and bloodshed; There is no golden finger in transmigration. An all-knowing perspective is a golden finger in itself. Some say the Ming dynasty fell because Chongzhen was headstrong, impatient, and suspicious, and lacked the skills of an emperor. Some say the Tianqi Emperor was a useless ruler. Some say that if Wei Zhongxian had not died, the Ming dynasty wo 97Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend this book. It has good logic and respects history quite well. The protagonist travels back in time to become Wei Zhongxian.

19. 169 明 Late Ming: For All the People of the Realm 明末：为了天下万民 Mister Donglin东林先生Historical1.0M WordsOngoing [Late Ming + Farming + Ensemble Cast + Chongzhen + Rebellion + Business + No System] In the eighth year of the Chongzhen reign, Zhou Huaimin transmigrates to Zhoujiagou, Gong County, Henan. Drought and locust plagues ravage the land, refugees are everywhere, rebel bands pass through, and bandits are as thick as weeds. To protect their homes and their people, the protagonist organizes a peasant association. He leads the villagers in a desperate struggle to survive between rival factions and natur 1.6kReads8.7Score16114d adds

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    A portrait of farmers during the late Ming Dynasty, specifically the Chongzhen era, depicting a period of reform and development. The protagonists of the late Ming Dynasty established farmers' associations, giving rise to a diverse cast of characters from all walks of life, including potters, prostitutes, actors, chicken farmers, weavers, manure carriers, tofu vendors, and scholars. Amidst the turbulent and oppressive climate of the late Ming Dynasty, marked by drought, locusts, and excessive taxes, they embarked on a new path to life. Smoke rose from every village chimney; actors gained dignity; girls wore new clothes; scholars established new schools; compulsory education was implemented for children; Confucianism saw innovation; newspapers reached every household; people attended fairs, watched plays, and listened to music; and improved music, archaeology, clothing, customs, and cuisine sprang up like mushrooms after rain. Through collective wisdom and effort, the people united to build roads and bridges, improve their lives, and usher in a new era of reform and development.

20. 170 明 Late Ming: Stop Rushing Me! This Governor Just Wants to Slack Off 明末：别催了！我这巡抚只想摸鱼 Tipsy Steps Through the Mortal World微醉踏红尘Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Chen Du, a modern office drone, transmigrated into the late Ming Dynasty as the son of a Sichuan merchant. He spent all forty thousand taels of silver he had just to buy an easy government post in Zhejiang, where he could lie flat and stay alive. But Chongzhen issued an order transferring him straight to Shanxi, making him governor of the province: a northern frontier death trap that his predecessor had failed to escape despite submitting seventeen resignation letters. Beacon fires blazed acros 751Reads—Score12314d adds

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    Sharing a niche, realistic masterpiece about the late Ming Dynasty: *The Late Ming Dynasty: Stop Rushing! I, the Governor, Just Want to Slack Off*. Too many mindless, wish-fulfillment novels on the market portray the chaos of the late Ming Dynasty in a superficial way. This book is completely different, with solid historical research. The protagonist's cheat ability only summons a famous historical general once; afterwards, it completely returns to realism. There are no mindless power-ups, no harem elements, and no clichéd plot devices. It meticulously depicts the internal and external predicaments during the Chongzhen era, with every line filled with the powerless struggles of ordinary people and officials in a chaotic world. It's suitable for readers who prefer serious late Ming history and dislike fast-paced, superficial novels. The pacing isn't too slow, but it gets better as you read on.

21. 171 大 Great Ming: You Punch a Warhorse to Death, and You Say You Want to Be a Civil Official? 大明一拳打死战马你说要当文官？ I Eat Beef with Cilantro我吃牛肉加香菜Historical550k WordsOngoing Chen Dong transmigrates to the Yongle era. During Zhu Di’s first northern campaign, he starts out tending horses in the rear with Yu Qian and awakens the Immortal Civil Official System. Since he is on the battlefield, why is the System’s first reward the strength of a hegemon? What? The System is only active for three days? If he doesn’t become one of Zhu Di’s civil officials within three days, the System will shut down automatically, take back his rewards, and start a death countdown. Just then 2.6kReads—Score11614d adds

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    Just go for it!

22. 172 我 I Was Reborn as the Bowl from Zhu Yuanzhang’s Great Ming Origin Story 我穿成了大明朱元璋开局那一个碗 I Eat Beef with Cilantro我吃牛肉加香菜Historical322k WordsCompleted Everyone knows the history of the Ming Dynasty began with a bowl and ended with a rope. The good news is that I, Chen Xihai, transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty with a System. The bad news is that I’m the very bowl the dynasty began with. To activate the System, Zhu Yuanzhang has to touch me with his own hands. Tell me, when will a broken bowl enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple ever get the chance to activate a System? Then one day, Zhu Yuanzhang came to the temple with Empress Ma, Zhu Bia 1.2kReads—Score—14d adds
23. 173 明 At the End of the Ming Dynasty, Singing Through Turbulent Times 明末，乱世高歌行 Pink Cape粉嫩的海角Historical1.7M WordsCompleted In the summer of the eleventh year of Chongzhen, the two capitals and Shandong suffered a severe drought and locusts. Famine ravaged the land, and people ate one another. Yu Mu opened his eyes and found himself in an era when people casually roasted human flesh over a fire. Ahead, corrupt officials cracked their whips like wolves. Behind him, Qing soldiers and rebel bandits stood ready with blades and axes. As a refugee, what was he supposed to do? Should he grovel and die like a blade of grass, 12.8kReads8.5Score1k14d adds

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    The rebellions at the end of the Ming Dynasty were not mindless or systematic.

24. 174 我 I’m a Ming Imperial Clansman, Not a Bandit 我，大明宗室，不想当流贼 Pink Cape粉嫩的海角Historical1.2M WordsOngoing In the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, the splendor of “the Great Ming, whose dominion encompassed the seas and lands, surpassing the Three Dynasties and eclipsing Han and Tang, whose subjects filled all beneath the heavens...” had quietly faded away. The realm was in turmoil and the great edifice on the verge of collapse. Barbarians ran rampant, rebels wreaked havoc, natural and man-made disasters abounded, and the starving dead lay everywhere. Amidst the smoke of war that now blanketed the land, 38.2kReads8.7Score3k14d adds
25. 175 大 Great Ming: I Help Brother Zhu Zhanji Ascend from the Start 大明：开局送瞻基皇兄升天 Six Nuclear Bombs六颗核弹Historical408k WordsCompleted I am Zhu Zhanshan, the greatest royal uncle in the Ming dynasty. I lived through seven reigns, served as regent twice, missed out on the throne three times, and am the younger brother of that pathetic emperor, Zhu Zhanji. Did China’s decline begin with Zhu Zhanji, a supposedly great Ming emperor? Then I’ll start by taking his throne. Isolation from the world, falling behind the rest of the globe? Then I’ll send fleets west again and colonize the world. Japanese pirates harassing us for three hun 899Reads6.8Score10014d adds

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    Readers suffering from a reading slump are in luck! Today, I'm recommending two incredibly exciting historical novels set in the Ming Dynasty. The first one opens with a shocking plot twist: the protagonist sends his elder brother, Emperor Zhanji, to his death, setting the stage for a thrilling power struggle. In the treacherous Ming court, how will he use his wisdom and courage to navigate the vortex of power and gradually rewrite the course of history? The second book is equally captivating. The protagonist, the son of Lan Yu, faces the desperate situation of his father's rebellion against Emperor Hongwu. How will he break free? Will he follow the tide or forge a new path? The book not only features thrilling political intrigue but also bold imaginative interpretations of history. Both books will transport you back to the Ming Dynasty, allowing you to experience that turbulent era. Whether you're a history buff or a fan of action-packed stories, you won't want to miss these. Turn the pages now and embark on these two thrilling Ming Dynasty adventures!

26. 176 大 Great Ming: My Father Is Lan Yu, and I Rebel Against Hongwu 大明：家父蓝玉，造反洪武 Leng Liansheng冷炼笙Historical1.2M WordsCompleted If you had two chances to be reborn, what would you choose?! Lu Lingchuan transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and becomes the thirteenth sworn son of the great general Lan Yu! To stay alive, he abandons Lan Yu and flees the capital. He heads north to join Prince of Yan Zhu Di, earns merit in the Jingnan Campaign, and thinks he can rise to the highest ranks, second only to the emperor, like The Outcast! But Zhu Di crosses the river and tears down the bridge. Once he has succeeded, his true nature c 189Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 177 大 Great Ming: Reborn as Zhu Xiongying, Making Zhu Yuanzhang Overjoyed 大明：重生朱雄英，乐坏朱元璋 Big Madman大疯子Historical662k WordsCompleted On the eve of Zhu Yunwen’s appointment as heir apparent, the Ming Dynasty’s true eldest legitimate grandson, Zhu Xiongying, climbed out of his tomb! Zhu Yuanzhang: “Wonderful, wonderful! My eldest grandson is back!” Minister: “He’s been dead for ten years and now he’s back? A ghost…” Zhu Yuanzhang: “You dare call my eldest grandson a ghost? I’ll make you a ghost! My grandson is clearly an immortal!” Military general: “The imperial eldest grandson’s methods are beyond belief. We can barely breath 12.9kReads8.8Score90814d adds
28. 178 老 Old Zhu's 500,000 Steamed Buns: Raising an Army to Destroy the Ming 老朱的馒头五十万，起兵灭大明 Floating Wheel浮轮Historical161k WordsOngoing “Do you know how badly prices have soared because Zhu Chongba keeps printing Great Ming paper money? Do you know how much a single steamed bun costs now?” “Five hundred thousand! You couldn't fit all that money in a single cart! I don't care if you're the Hongwu Emperor! I don't care about your so-called Hongwu Prosperity. All I know is that one steamed bun costs five hundred thousand! I'm going to overthrow the monarchy. The people don't need an emperor lording it over them! Long live the No-Sh 85Reads5.8Score—14d adds
29. 179 大 Ming's God of War, Zhu Di 大明战神朱棣 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical472k WordsCompleted Why do we love reading about him? Because he lived the way we wish we could: if you don’t like it, fight! If you lose, own it! If you win, don’t brag. He feigned madness, played the fool, and even ate pig feed in a pigsty. Then he fought his way from Beiping to Nanjing and seized the dragon throne with his own hands. Zhu Di, the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, was twenty when he was sent to govern Beiping. No one had any faith in this “Fourth Son.” His imperial father suspected him, his nephew trie 20.2kReads8.3Score1.4k14d adds

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    To guard the nation's borders, he trained himself into a war god; to evade imperial envoys, he feigned madness and played the fool; to survive, he had to fight his way from Beiping to Nanjing… He lived the life we ​​all aspire to: If you're not convinced, fight; if you lose, accept it; if you win, don't pretend…

30. 180 大 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—Score11714d adds

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    The history of the Ming Dynasty is complex and multifaceted, exemplified by the Tumu Crisis. This book offers a plausible interpretation of this period, employing a dual narrative structure, ensuring all characters are intelligent and logically consistent. The Ming Dynasty was not as depicted in the Qing Dynasty's official histories...

31. 181 大 The Great Ming: From the Start, I Destroyed the Jurchen Tribes of Liaodong 大明，开局覆灭辽东女真 Starry Night星辰晚Historical756k WordsOngoing Overnight, he finds himself in the Ming Dynasty, and to his surprise, he has become the Wanli Emperor. What does the Wanli era have to offer? Famed ministers like Zhang Juzheng, Shen Shixing, and Wang Xijue. Famous generals like Qi Jiguang, Li Chengliang, and Deng Zilong. And, of course, the Three Great Campaigns of the Wanli era and the Three Victories at Huangzhong. But none of that matters. What matters is pacifying the Jurchens in Liaodong first. And there's no need to worry about losing, be 67Reads8.7Score—14d adds
32. 182 让 I Told You to Play the Emissary, and You Fell for the Empress Dowager? 让你扮演使者，你看上太后了？ Falling Leaves in Xiaoxiang叶落潇湘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Han Envoys] [Empress Dowagers] [History Across the Heavens] [National Fate] [Livestream] [Pseudo-Invincible] The histories of every nation have suffered a rupture. China’s history hasn’t been erased completely, but only its humiliating chapters remain. And its people are tough, absolutely never backing down! Lu Yuan: “Play a Han envoy? Huh? Is it really that easy?” Emperor Wu of Han: “Take this money and go enjoy yourself. I’ve already spoken to the court historians. Now let’s see how 9.3kReads9.0Score79214d adds
33. 183 大 Great Ming: Transmigrating with Old Zhu 大明：带着老朱去穿越 A Man with a Wu Hook男儿带吴钩Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Over thousands of years of history, countless unforgettable events have taken place on this land. Some rose to prominence, some turned the tide against overwhelming odds, some spent their entire lives unfulfilled, and some could only weep, unable to serve their country. If you had the chance to return to the past and change history, would you choose to undo those regrets? I think I would! 10.1kReads8.8Score49214d adds

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    Take Zhu Yuanzhang to different dynasties and make up for the regrets of each dynasty!

34. 184 穿 Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, I Rule the World With a Divine Selection System 穿越大明，靠神选系统雄霸天下 I'm So Fired Up我老火了Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, he becomes Lan Wu, the eldest legitimate son of Lan Yu, and awakens a Divine Choice System. From the start, at the grand court assembly, he submits a memorial directly to the old Zhu, stopping him from choosing Zhu Yunwen as his heir. Back home, he tells Lan Yu to fake his death and hand over his duke's title. Zhu Yuanzhang: “Excellent. Lan Wu, you really have some nerve.” Lan Yu: “You're really going to make your old man die of filial piety.” The entire court 7.1kReads8.1Score53314d adds
35. 185 明 The Crown Prince at the End of the Ming: Father, Why Have You Put the Dragon Robe on Me? 明末太子：父皇咋把龙袍披我身上了？ Yu Qing余庆Historical5.1M WordsOngoing Zhu Cilang unexpectedly obtained a System. If he lived through ten cycles of reincarnation, he would gain eternal life. After nine miserable lifetimes, he transmigrated to the third year of Chongzhen and became the Crown Prince, Zhu Cilang. Zhu Cilang was instantly over the moon! At last, he could enjoy dying! But who could have guessed that Chongzhen could hear Zhu Cilang's inner thoughts, and would go on to reform the Ming dynasty? In the eighteenth year of Chongzhen, Zhu Cilang walked out of 813Reads7.5Score10214d adds

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    ✨1.2 Is a reincarnation of Zhu Xiong Ying. ✨3. Is the fourth son of Zhu Di, who doesn't exist in history; Zhu Di has a life simulator. ✨4. Is Zhu Zhan Ji, bound to an arbitrary door, traveling through various dynasties of the Ming Dynasty. ✨5. Is the crown prince of Chongzhen.

36. 186 老 The Slick Father and Son: Zhu Yuanzhang Calls Them a Total Rip-Off 老六父子，朱元璋直呼太坑 Mystic Gold玄义黄金Historical1.0M WordsCompleted "Dad, I want to change my surname!" "Dad, hurry and hand over the iron deed of hereditary privilege. Then you might live!" [Original title: In the Ming Dynasty, My Father Lan Yu Is Such a Savage] Su Chen arrives in the era of the Ming Dynasty under Zhu Yuanzhang and becomes the son of Lan Yu, the notorious daredevil. He awakens the Make Dad a Savage System, pretends to sever ties with his father from the start, then persuades Lan Yu to hand over the iron deed of hereditary privilege, earning Zh 252Reads7.6Score10414d adds
37. 187 我 I Can Roam Freely Through the River of History 我可以畅游历史长河 Mu En穆丨恩Historical284k WordsCompleted Would you like to talk with Zheng Ge about the fall of the Qin after its second emperor? Would you like to discuss the Witchcraft Rebellion with Zhu Zhu? Would you like to talk with Er Feng about the Xuanwu Gate Incident? Would you like to discuss the Jingnan Campaign with Old Zhu? And perhaps chat with Zhu Di about the Tumu Crisis? Create a virtual space where we can explore how capable rulers and famous ministers from history are viewed by later generations, give our ancestors a little help, a 94Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Please save Zhu Biao and Empress Ma. Zhu Xiong Ying and Zhu Yun Tong are both my good disciples.

38. 188 明 Late Ming: Becoming Emperor Was Never My Wish 明末：称帝非我愿 A Weary Bird Returns to Its Old Woods倦鸟落旧林Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [No System + No Cheat Abilities + Ming Dynasty + Rebellion] Wang San, worn down by society and working grueling 24/7 shifts, becomes another Wang San, a villager in Baishui County, Shaanxi, near the end of the Ming dynasty. A terrible famine strikes, and people resort to eating one another. Wang San is frail and sickly, on the verge of becoming someone else’s meal, when his brother Wang Er comes charging back and saves him. As Wang San leaves with Wang Er, he discovers that his brother is well-c 5.7kReads8.7Score33014d adds
39. 189 穿 I Transmigrated to the Qin Dynasty and Became Qin Shi Huang’s Golden Finger 穿越大秦我成了秦始皇的金手指 Give Up and Let It Rotzy摆烂zyAncient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast]+ [No Romance]+ [System]+ [Pocket Space]+ [Satisfying Story]+ [Pure Wish Fulfillment] The main characters are Ying Zheng, Li Shimin, Liu Che, Zhu Yuanzhang, and Zhu Di. The protagonist is practically a tool for the others. A rundown, an explanation, the sky screen, cultivation, righting past wrongs, changing history. I'm done holding back: I'll take them all down in one go. 3kReads8.8Score20114d adds
40. 190 我 I, Zhu Youjian, Studied Abroad. I Absolutely Won't Hang Myself 我朱由检留过学的，绝不吊死 Yangzi Qing秧子青Historical734k WordsCompleted I, Chongzhen, will never hang myself! At the start of his reign, Zhu Youjian suddenly discovered he could travel to the future. When he saw himself hanging from a branch in the southeast, his eyes nearly split with rage. When he saw the Ten Days of Yangzhou and the Three Massacres of Jiading, his fury boiled over. But when he saw how posterity judged him, he was stunned. Was being diligent really a mistake? Aggrieved, Zhu Youjian decided to start correcting his mistakes. The first thing he did w 5.6kReads9.0Score55214d adds

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    I recommend these books about the Ming Dynasty.

41. 191 开 From the Start, I Revealed the Achievements of Ancient Emperors and Stunned the Emperors 开局曝光古人皇功业，惊呆皇帝们 Trainee001练习生001Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Historical retrospectives] + [a commoner's view of history] + [spoilers in the comments] + [emperors goofing around] + [A complete run-through of Chinese history from the Yan and Huang emperors, starting with the Shang] Chen Yong was hired to make a series of historical retrospectives. He planned to start with the Shang dynasty. To set his videos apart from the many others, he decided to follow standard historical methodology. Source priority: archaeological artifacts > official histories > 67.9kReads9.0Score4.6k14d adds
42. 192 明 Late Ming Chongzhen: I Deserve the Temple Name Shengzu 明末崇祯，朕当得起圣祖庙号 Ten Thousand Leaning Bamboo Stalks韧竹万杆斜Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Zhu Bao'an is reborn. He never expected to become the Chongzhen Emperor. He's doomed now. Fortunately, it's the first year of the Chongzhen reign, so there's still hope. Watch him rebuild the Embroidered Uniform Guard and Eastern Depot, killing not a single loyal minister and sparing not one treacherous official. He takes charge of the economy, politics, and military, and makes sure all three are strong. Hong Taiji: "That brat Zhu Youjian fights dirty, always going for my kidneys. And now he has 966Reads7.2Score10514d adds

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    His Majesty Chongzhen must make seven trips to the south of the Yangtze River and must take the Eight Beauties of Qinhuai as his concubines. Hmm, Kou Baimen is getting old, then this humble subject will find another one for Your Majesty...

43. 193 大 Great Ming: Five Dragons Rule Together, Yet This Unfilial Son Is Far Too Dutiful 大明：五龙同朝，这个逆子太孝了 Jiang Bieli江别离Historical326k WordsCompleted Thanks for the invite. I'm in the Ming Dynasty during the Yongle era. Above me is the crown prince, who seems simple-minded but is actually brilliant. There's also the headstrong Prince of Han, who is nevertheless deeply favored. And then there's my scheming father and my ambitious eldest nephew. How am I supposed to handle all this? [Ding! The nine-to-five clock-in-and-slack-off feature is online.] Zhu Di: “Ever since the third boy taught me tai chi, I've felt more vigorous than ever and younge 155Reads6.4Score—14d adds
44. 194 惊 A Golden Rankings List Appears, Reviewing History and Staggering Emperors Across the Ages 惊现金榜盘点历史，震惊历朝诸皇 Fan Xingyi范行一Historical1.7M WordsCompleted A review of history’s most heartbreaking figures. Everyone whose story has left the world lamenting will be featured. Starting with the ten emperors whose stories are most heartbreaking. Qin Shi Huang lamented: “I wanted the Great Qin to last for ten thousand generations, passed down from age to age. I never expected it to fall after only two.” Zhu Di lamented: “Can’t all my achievements in life clear my name of the charge that I usurped the throne?” The Chongzhen Emperor lamented: “I have 26.3kReads8.2Score1.3k14d adds
45. 195 大 Great Ming: My Brother-in-Law Is Zhu Biao 大明：我的姐夫叫朱标 The Marquis of Giving Up摆烂候Historical1.2M WordsOngoing I transmigrated to the Great Ming. My elder sister is the Crown Princess, my elder brother is a founding duke, and my maternal uncle is the Great Ming’s “Wei Qing and Huo Qubing.” Most importantly, my brother-in-law is Zhu Biao. That’s a royal flush from the start! But the current emperor seems rather petty, so to live comfortably, I’ve decided to keep my head down and be a nobody. For ten years, I’ve stayed secluded in the inner chambers, a quiet, handsome young man. Then my uncle brought a sec 39.4kReads7.9Score2.2k14d adds

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    [Sending Heart][Sending Heart] 1. This book combines elements of high-level martial arts, the Ming Dynasty, eunuchs, and a system-less world into one.

46. 196 爹 Dad, You Transmigrated to the Late Ming Dynasty 爹，你穿越明末了 Mr. Meng's Cat孟先生的猫Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Li Heng receives a call from his missing father. Just as he is getting excited, his father tells him that he has transmigrated to the end of the Ming Dynasty. Li Heng: “Dad, I’ll get you an AK, and you get me an antique. We’ll build up the business and make it great again.” 5kReads8.6Score53014d adds
47. 197 明 The Great Stronghold Lord at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末大寨主 Duke of Bohai渤海郡公Historical7.2M WordsCompleted Back in the late Ming dynasty, Chu Xing became a bandit. But his stronghold was repeatedly overrun, and he went through four or five big brothers. After fleeing time and again, his thoughts grew increasingly clear. It seemed Heaven was pointing him toward the answer: he should become the big brother himself and fight to rule the land. 283Reads7.8Score14114d adds
48. 198 大 Great Ming: I Am Wanli's Father 大明：我是万历他爹 Keyhole钥匙孔Historical825k WordsCompleted (No System + transmigration + history + reform and struggle + conquest) My father is the Jiajing Emperor. My son is the Wanli Emperor. My teachers are Zhang Juzheng, Gao Gong, and Xu Jie. My ministers are Hai Rui and Qi Jiguang. My name is Zhu Zaihou. I am the eleventh emperor of the Great Ming, the Longqing Emperor. I will change history. This time, no one will ever trample Huaxia underfoot again. We will never fall behind again. We will never miss out on the Age of Exploration again. Heaven bl 557Reads7.3Score10514d adds
49. 199 都 Since I've Transmigrated, Bringing a Super Arsenal Isn't Too Much, Right? 都穿越了，带超级军火库不过分吧 Li the Big Fellow李大胖Historical1.2M WordsCompleted The nineteenth day of the third month of the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty. The night was as dark as ink. Chongzhen stood atop Coal Hill, gazing at the capital engulfed in flames. He couldn't help turning to look at the crooked-neck tree. Zhu Zhongjie, a later-generation descendant of the Zhu family and a senior private in a reconnaissance company, suddenly transmigrated right in front of him. Chongzhen immediately decided that Zhu Zhongjie must have been sent by th 8.6kReads8.8Score70214d adds
50. 200 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Raid the Entire Court 大明之开局抄了满朝文武 Red Leaves Cover the Mountains漫山红遍Historical2.3M WordsCompleted In the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, the Ming dynasty was beset by turmoil. Within its borders, the rebel king was capturing city after city; beyond them, the Manchu barbarians watched like hungry wolves. The court was riddled with treacherous officials, while powerful clans ran rampant among the people... As civilization once again stood on the brink of being conquered by barbarism, Zhu Youjian, who had transmigrated from the future, held the crumbling empire together. With sheer for 603Reads6.7Score10514d adds

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