Books Packed with Knowledge That Make You Feel Like You Could Get into Tsinghua After Reading Them 很有知识含量，看完感觉自己能考清华的书

1. 501 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 43.3kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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   A brand new political intrigue masterpiece! The plot is captivating and fast-paced, the writing is skillful and humorous! A must-read for anyone looking for something to read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. 502 半 A Half-Hour Cartoon History of China (Complete in Five Volumes) 半小时漫画中国史（全五册） Er Hunzi二混子Historical149k WordsCompleted Read comics for half an hour and master three thousand years of history, with a crystal-clear timeline you can recite backward as soon as you finish. Using nothing but hand-drawn illustrations and jokes, Er Hunzi lays out the grand sweep of history with impressive clarity: the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods were like a classroom; the Qin dynasty burned brightly and died young; the Three Kingdoms era came down to three great battles; the chaotic Wei and Jin period was full of oddbal 2.3kReads9.6Score555Shelves
3. 503 史 The Harshest Test Setter in History 史上最狠出题人 Clouds Stop, Water Flows云止流水Urban507k WordsCompleted [Adapted into a short drama] He's elementary school students' worst nightmare, the most deviously cruel exam setter in the world! One test paper wiped out 140,000 students in Jiangcheng, while a single question made 200,000 students in Huicheng cry! Every student who has ever taken Qin Ye's exams is left with a hundred thousand questions in their head. What color was Daji's bellyband? Did Qin Shi Huang circle the pillar clockwise or counterclockwise? This is a Chinese exam, so why are you asking 5.7kReads9.3Score792Shelves

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   Amazing book! [Laughs][thumbs up]

4. 504 升 Climbing the Ranks and Proving the Way 升官证道 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Lu Haoming's son-in-law said, “At government offices in the city, reaching director-general level is already the ceiling for people from farming families like us.” Lu Haoming refuses to believe it. The road to office is beset by countless obstacles. He's too handsome, attracting one beauty after another, and his outspoken nature brings him repeated setbacks. Watch how he breaks through and rises straight to the top. 90kReads9.5Score10.2kShelves

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   These two books contain a wealth of knowledge unlike anything found in books. You can learn things from them that you can't learn from books, such as interpersonal relationships, life wisdom, and more. For example, have you ever heard of the term "nurturing people"?

5. 505 老 After My Wife and Daughter Died, I Was Reborn in the 1980s 老婆女儿去世后，我重生八零 Meng Jiang Herself孟姜本尊Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Urban life in a bygone era + one heroine + teacher]“In our next life, let’s not be husband and wife again!” His wife called him, her voice hollow and lifeless, utterly devoid of emotion. It felt as if his soul were being torn apart. He shouted into the phone, “Don’t do anything foolish! I’m on my way to the hospital!” The next moment! His daughter lay in a hospital bed, a white sheet covering her face. His wife sat beside her, calm and despairing. “We did everything we could. Your daughter pass 16.4kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves

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   After reading these books, I realized—the only thing separating me from Tsinghua University is welding knowledge into my brain! Come and see the welding point!

6. 506 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 169kReads9.4Score19.6kShelves
7. 507 努 I Strive for the Imperial Exams, But My Slacker Dreams Never Change 努力考科举，咸鱼梦想从未改变 A Little Green Ear一只绿耳Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Imperial exams + everyday life + lighthearted] Lu Yang, a rich second-generation heir, wakes up one day as the youngest and most cherished son of the Lu family. This youngest son is a scholar, yet selfish and self-centered, turning a blind eye to his family's sacrifices and caring only about his own future. Lu Yang may be a slacker with little conscience, but he knows who's good to him. He keeps his dream of being a slacker tucked away and works hard to pass the imperial exams, hoping to become 17.8kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
8. 508 大 Great Tang: The Xin Zhai Counseling Center! 大唐：心理咨询室，安心斋！ The Zither Falls Silent琴瑟不鸣Historical326k WordsOngoing [Healing] [No technology] [No political scheming] [Not your traditional Tang dynasty transmigration story] Transmigrate to the Zhenguan era with no gunpowder, no soap, no copying famous works, just a counseling clinic called Anxin Studio, treating every kind of despair! This book isn't about changing history, but about looking into people's hearts; it isn't about grand narratives, but about gathering the faint lights of ordinary people. This isn't a show-off-and-face-slapping story, so stay away 11Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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   A less common psychology topic, featuring case studies analyzing psychological problems from ancient to modern times. Solid professional knowledge, yet easy to understand. I found this very therapeutic during my recent period of stress.

9. 509 1 Another Spring of the 1977 College Entrance Exam 1977年高考又一春 Young Master Xiaoxiao孝孝公子Modern Romance3.6M WordsOngoing [A story-driven take on history. Note: There is no single fixed protagonist. Multiple leads reflect the changes of the era and offer a full picture of the 1977 restoration of the college entrance exam.] [The story focuses on several main characters: Hu Wei and Wang Ting, Pan Xia, and Lu Xiaoyun. Their stories weave in and out according to the timeline. If you prefer to follow one character at a time, you can read their chapters in sequence for a complete biography. The other characters may only 5.6kReads8.0Score409Shelves

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   This book is absolutely amazing! ❤️ It focuses on the entire process of the resumption of the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao), a classic and captivating period novel! Adapted from a true story, it tells the tale of a protagonist who overcomes adversity to succeed in the exam and seizes opportunities to accumulate wealth. With a devoted wife and children by his side, the book is filled with delicate details of daily life, a fast-paced narrative, and overflowing with warmth and inspiration. Written from the perspective of ordinary people, it deeply moves readers and is a masterpiece of both period fiction and documentary literature!

10. 510 我 I’m Stirring Up the Cultivation World with Grind Culture 我在修仙界搞内卷 Cong Yue丛月Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] After Qin Shu transmigrated into a book, she learned that she was a fraud who had taken her younger half-sister's place to cultivate immortality. After eight years of cultivation, her half-sister entered the Dao despite having been an ordinary mortal. Qin Shu's cover was blown in front of everyone, and the sect mercilessly cast her out, even though she had only reached the third level of Qi Refining. With her peerless beauty, she was turned into a cultivation furn 129.5kReads9.5Score52.2kShelves
11. 511 国 National Treasure 国家宝藏 Old Nine of the Daoist Sect道门老九Mystery930k WordsCompleted [Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Smart Protagonists] There is a group of people armed with black blades and mysterious arts, born to venture into ancient tombs across the land. There is a group of people who fight without end and bleed until they are drained, dying to protect the nation's treasures. They stand before the countless people of the world, shielding them from its darkest corners. They leave the greatest glory of their people behind them, for all to behold. They share one name: Qilin. But I 38.6kReads9.4Score6.4kShelves
12. 512 民 Folk Feng Shui Secrets 民间风水秘术 Unbelievably Proper正经的不得了Mystery248k WordsCompleted This story focuses on practical feng shui and fortune-telling. If you're looking for made-up drama, this isn't for you! Feel free to skip the first four chapters and start reading from Chapter Five. The adaptation will also start from Chapter Five, which should make it much easier to adapt. Thank you for understanding! (Traditional, no System, no wild flights of fancy, funny, not saintly! A technical, skill-focused story!) I was born in a poor mountain village. From a young age, I traveled aroun 27.1kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves

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    Once you learn this, you can pass any exam!

13. 513 大 The Art of Power: A Grand Councilor’s Strategies 大权臣智谋术 Miao Jie苗婕Historical931k WordsCompleted This book covers figures including Zichan, chancellor of the Zheng State; Lü Buwei, chancellor of the Qin State; Li Si, chancellor of the Qin State; Huo Guang, grand general of the Western Han; Dou Xian, chancellor of the Eastern Han; Sima Yi, commander-in-chief of Cao Wei; Wang Dao, chancellor of the Eastern Jin; and Yang Guozhong, chancellor of the Tang dynasty. 1Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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    Let's pacify King Ping of Zhou.

14. 514 快 Quick Transmigration: Everyone Knows I'm a Good Person 快穿：所有人都知道我是好人 Sweet Peach Peach Peach甜桃桃桃Modern Romance4.1M WordsOngoing Across three thousand small worlds, there are countless wicked women. Shu Jiao’s task is to make things right for the people whose lives were ruined by all kinds of wicked women. From then on... [World One: I’m a spendthrift? The nation will support me.] She’s kind, generous, patriotic, and beautiful. So what if she likes spending a little money? Let her have it! [World Two: The marquis’s daughter who lies all the time.] Lies? What lies? She’s so gentle and kind. How could she possibly lie? [Wor 129.7kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves

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    💐💐The vixen is bound to a whitewashing system. Her personality won't change. The spendthrift woman is a patriot leading the country to the neighboring mechanical Qin Dynasty; the fraudster has advanced technology. Skin whitening and weight loss are child's play.

15. 515 婆 Little Notes from Pocheng 婆城小记 Green Perilla青香薷Ancient Romance866k WordsCompleted One-sentence synopsis: After transmigrating to a small town, she sells wine to support her family and rises through the imperial exams, bringing the Ming dynasty to life as husband and wife build a humble, lively life together. Chen Jian and Qin Yueyuan, along with their two children, unexpectedly transmigrate to the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty. Faced with an unfamiliar world, the couple struggle to survive at first, then gradually settle into everyday life among the townsfolk. Drawing on h 3.2kReads8.8Score410Shelves

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    1. *Daily Life in the Ming Dynasty*: The author consults the *Ming Code* and writes with a sense of the era's chronology. It's a slow burn, getting better after chapters 11 and 12. 2. *The Duke's Mansion*: A story of domestic intrigue and food; the writing is quite good. 3. *Sun Shan*: Depicting the imperial examination system, offering insights into the Ming Dynasty's examination system. 4. The prices in this historical novel are more realistic than in other novels. 5. Highly recommended; entertaining and informative about the culture and technology of the early Eastern Han Dynasty. All of these are thought-provoking books, not just mindless entertainment.

16. 516 贤 A Sage's HP Life 贤者的HP生涯 Dew Turns to Mist露生烟Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted [Harry × Draco, romance comes later, Voldemort must die. If you don't like that, don't read.] After being killed in an explosives experiment of his own making, Harry returned to the year he was seven. His frail body couldn't contain the immense power of his soul and magic, and he started spitting blood as soon as he arrived. To save his own life, Harry decided to roam the world, preferably picking up a few servants to serve as vessels for his excess magic. He learned all about himself: the Boy W 7kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves
17. 517 中 The Tricks of China’s Powerful Ministers Through the Ages: Part One 中国历代权臣纵横官场绝招 （上） Li Hong李宏Historical578k WordsCompleted This book features more than twenty of the most famous power-wielding ministers in Chinese history, including Zichan, chancellor of the Zheng State; Lü Buwei, chancellor of the Qin State; Zhao Gao, powerful minister at the end of the Qin dynasty; Dou Xian, chancellor of the Eastern Han; Chen Fan, a virtuous minister of the Eastern Han; Wang Dao, chancellor under three Eastern Jin emperors; Wang Meng, an eminent statesman of the Former Qin; Wang Anshi and Wang Yaochen, prominent ministers of the —Reads7.9Score—Shelves
18. 518 八 A Critical Look at Bazi Astrology 八字命理评点 Iron Divination and Fate Reading铁卦批命130k WordsCompleted If you're interested in Bazi, this book is for you. It takes you from the basics to more advanced material, helping you understand a person's marriage, career, wealth, and children's fortunes step by step. It's also an entry point for students of Chinese metaphysics who want to learn Bazi, and a guide to improving your Bazi skills. 306Reads6.7Score100Shelves
19. 519 国 The Duke's Estate Maid 国公府小丫鬟 July Koi七月锦鲤Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Su Liyue was a low-ranking maid in the Duke's mansion, not even qualified for the ranks of household maids. She had no interest in climbing the social ladder. She just wanted to leave the mansion and live a quiet life. After hearing that only first-class maids could buy their freedom, she rushed into the main kitchen and embarked on a difficult journey up the ranks. She made sweet soups, prepared pastries, cooked elaborate dishes, bought farmland, rented a butcher shop, and tended the ancestral 15.4kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
20. 520 春 When the Spring Breeze Stirs 春风乍起 A Hui Sa阿回卅Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted Seven years after they parted, Jing Zhe unexpectedly ran into the guy she had secretly loved in high school at the psychiatric clinic: the intern doctor Yi Yuheng. Separated by the long desk in the consultation room, they stared at each other in surprise. The two who had once been fiercely competitive in school still seemed evenly matched: She was weighed down by depression caused by attention deficit disorder (ADD), while his face clearly showed how thoroughly he had given up on himself. Fortun 8.9kReads9.6Score1.4kShelves

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    This is the book for you; it will not only help you get into Tsinghua University, but also make you an expert.

21. 521 你 Feng Shui Tips for Everyday Life 你身边的风水知识 Mr. Worker Bee工蜂先生140k WordsCompleted When it comes to feng shui, people have many different opinions. Some believe it is superstition with no scientific basis, while others firmly believe that it can affect their quality of life and happiness. So, is feng shui real? First, we need to understand the origins and nature of feng shui. Also known as geomancy, feng shui is an ancient Chinese discipline that dates back to antiquity. It focuses on the environment, geography, and natural elements, aiming to promote human happiness and succe 12Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 522 我 I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examinations 我，孙山，科举 Ximen Qizi西门七仔Ancient Romance4.7M WordsOngoing “Imperial exams + transmigration + farming + exams + no space System” “Romance included, devoted male lead. The female lead is his childhood sweetheart, but she appears infrequently. Romance is not the main plot.” “The male lead rises step by step through hard work and good luck.” “The male lead is no good at scheming, but he gets things done and has technical skills.” “The imperial examination system is based on the Ming and Qing dynasties.” After an accident, he is transmigrated into the womb 47.9kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves
23. 523 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 142kReads9.7Score108kShelves

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    Those with strong acting skills and a deep sense of national sentiment and faith should definitely check this out; it's particularly moving.

24. 524 晋 600 Years of Jin: The Deconstruction and Reconstruction of Zhou Ritual Order 晋国600年1：周礼秩序的解构与重构 Han Pengjie韩鹏杰Historical182k WordsCompleted Focusing on the historical period from the founding of the Jin State to the time when Duke Wen of Jin first established its position as a hegemon, this book tells how the notable rulers, ministers, and generals of Jin, from Tang Shuyu to Duke Wen, weathered centuries of upheaval and strengthened their state. Through laws and regulations, they established a relatively standardized system for the administration of government. 32Reads8.6Score—Shelves
25. 525 病 Yandere Psycho! The Good Girl Gets Punished with Wall-Facing After Breaking the House Rules 病娇疯批！乖宝犯家法后被罚面壁 Eating Meat Every Day每天吃肉肉Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted [Mad, possessive male lead + love-brained man who wins himself over + sweet and gentle heroine + age gap + doting romance] When the Jiang family went bankrupt, Jiang You was taken in by Huo Hechen and brought to the Huo family. The most powerful man in the entire capital, he was cruel and ruthless, the fearsome Mr. Huo everyone dreaded. Yet he was especially attentive to Jiang You. He laid down strict rules for her from childhood and kept her under tight control. Jiang You was afraid of him, lik 15.8kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves

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    🌈On the day she turned 18, the man could no longer restrain himself, his voice low and seductive as he whispered in her ear, "Baby, do you know what a grown-up child should do? Today I'll start teaching you." From that moment on, 🍭🍭Jiang You was dragged into an abyss of utter depravity. Countless days and nights she wanted to escape. 🪀But the man, in a frenzied and morbid way, pinched her cheeks, yelling at her, "Baby, you're mine! If you dare run, I'll break your legs!"

26. 526 六 The 1960s: After Getting into Technical College, I Secure a Cadre Position 六零：考上中专后，我稳坐干部岗 Don't Know Any Better孬不道Modern Romance999k WordsCompleted [1960s + everyday life + extremely, extremely slow-paced + family squabbles + no rural assignment + vocational school entrance exams + few awful relatives] [This is a female-oriented novel! The heroine is an ordinary person, not a powerhouse heroine. Please don’t read if that bothers you.] Heartbroken and still looking for an internship? To escape reality, senior college student Zhou Yuan casually signed a contract for the full-immersion game Awakening. When she opened her eyes, she had become Z 17.2kReads8.5Score1.3kShelves
27. 527 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 118.2kReads9.6Score11.4kShelves

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    🔥🔥🔥Super satisfying, right? (9.7 high-scoring completed novel) ⭐Climbing step by step, from nothing to something. The female lead focuses on her career and pursues self-development. (Only what you have in your own hands will stay.) 🌟Who doesn't dream of becoming a top scholar? 🌌

28. 528 金 The Quote-Making Machine: I Built the Strongest Radio Station from the Ground Up 金句制造机，我一手打造最强电台 Homebody Little Book宅小书Urban654k WordsCompleted 1. “If life deceives you, do not be sad…” “Streamer, streamer, who wrote that line up there?” “Pushkin, a Russian poet.” “Never heard of him. There’s no trace of him online. Are you sure you’re not making him up?” “…” 2. “Every day we don’t dance is a day wasted.” “Who said that?” “Nietzsche.” “Heh, okay. Got it, Streamer Nietzsche.” “I’m not Nietzsche. It really was written by a philosopher called Nietzsche.” “Sure, sure.” “…” 3. “When life gets you down, try reading The Life of Su Dongpo. ‘T 3.8kReads8.6Score323Shelves

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    Don't be misled by the name [laughing and crying emojis][laughing and crying emojis][laughing and crying emojis] You'll understand after reading it. I always feel like some knowledge is creeping into my head in a strange way [facepalm emojis][facepalm emojis][facepalm emojis] If life deceives you, don't be sad... Who said that? Gu Zhishu will tell you [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

29. 529 崇 Chongzhen: My Life Has Been on Thin Ice 崇祯：我这一生如履薄冰 The Clear Breeze Chases Dust, Leaving No Common Souls Behind清风逐尘不留俗人Historical2.0M WordsOngoing (An immersive experience of Zhu Youjian's life and the true nature of the chaos at the end of the Ming dynasty! Not a power fantasy!) At the end of the thirty-eighth year of the Wanli reign, a report that Liaodong postal couriers had frozen to death was being used by a eunuch to prop up a table leg. The rice wasted at banquets by wealthy gentry in Jiangnan was worth more than three years of disaster relief in Shaanxi. Nanmu timber for the construction of the three great halls in the Forbidden Ci 668Reads6.4Score103Shelves

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    With sharp pen, the author depicts the turbulent political landscape; vividly portrays the power struggles and intrigues of the court; profound historical depth showcases the charm of history; rigorous logic fills in the gaps in dynastic history; and the author travels through time to explore the legends of emperors. The author's masterful writing creates masterpieces! Especially in the first, second, and third books, every character is fleshed out, experiencing joy and sorrow, and possessing both cunning and strategic thinking. They are swept along by the tides of history, no longer merely tools to drive the plot. The scenes are also incredibly vivid. The fourth book is written in a beautiful, prose-like style, and the later books are rich in historical depth.

30. 530 模EN After a Thousand Simulations, I Have a Speedrun Strategy for Escape Games 模拟一千次，我有逃生游戏速通法 Eat a Billion Less少吃亿点Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Print edition on sale February 21 at 7 p.m. Please show it lots of support!] [Infinite-flow + fast-paced + funny + invincible protagonist + no female lead + no angst for the protagonist] [Across the four streets, east, south, west, and north, ask around and find out who’s the boss] [Don’t compare yourself to others. Just look at you: who do you think you are?] The White Tower descends, and the entire world enters death-instance mode. Zheng Xun, bound to an infinite simulation System and forced 214.6kReads9.6Score36kShelves

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    Some books are clearly packed with valuable knowledge. Others are more for entertainment, allowing you to learn while reading, especially the second one, which is imaginative yet grounded in relevant mathematics and physics. Some parts even gave me goosebumps.

31. 531 李 Li Chengqian: I Really Don't Want to Be Emperor 李承乾：我真不想当皇帝 I'm Almost Out of Battery我快没电了Historical1.0M WordsCompleted In 643 AD, the seventeenth year of the Zhenguan era, Crown Prince Li Chengqian was accused of plotting rebellion, stripped of his title, and exiled to Qianzhou. A year and a half later, he died at the age of twenty-six. When news reached Chang'an, Li Shimin was overcome with grief and wept uncontrollably. Li Chengqian had thought his life was over. But when he opened his eyes again, he found himself back on the eve of his rebellion. Given a second life, he would reclaim everything that had once 2.8kReads6.9Score174Shelves
32. 532 猎 Hunting Qi: The Rise of the Tian Clan During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 猎齐：春秋战国时期田氏家族的发展史 Wang Shan王杉Historical76k WordsCompleted During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the Zhou royal house declined and the feudal lords rose. The power of senior ministers and great clans frequently threatened that of their rulers, giving rise to two broad kinds of crises: partition and replacement. The “Partition of Jin by the Three Families” exemplifies the former, while the “Tian Clan’s Replacement of Qi” exemplifies the latter. This book focuses on the latter, tracing the rise of the Tian (Chen) clan through the storie 8Reads9.2Score—Shelves
33. 533 祖 Grandmother Told Daiyu No One Dares Make Her Unhappy 祖母告诉黛玉，没人敢惹她不顺心 Move Aside, I'm About to Shine闪开要发光了Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted The old matriarch of the Lin family died in the most prosperous year of the Lin residence in Gusu, when the family had been marquises for four generations and its members came from generations of distinguished officials. Before she died, she saw her son, Lin Ruhai, place third in the imperial examinations, take office at the Censorate, and become the Imperial Commissioner of Salt Transport. At last, she could close her eyes in peace and go to join the Lin family’s ancestors. But buried in the Li 1.7kReads7.0Score141Shelves
34. 534 春 The Spring and Autumn Period: 300 Years of Hegemony 春秋：争霸300年 Ren Chao任超Historical216k WordsCompleted Over the 300 years of the Spring and Autumn period, rival powers rose one after another, and the clash of armies grew bloodier. A hundred schools of thought contended, and ideas flowed freely. It was a chaotic age, an age of rebellion. The enfeoffment system began to crumble at its peak, and change was brewing on every front. China was about to enter an unprecedented new chapter. This book follows the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period as its central thread. Spanning from 771 BCE, wh 259Reads9.5Score—Shelves
35. 535 一 A History of the Song Dynasty You Won't Be Able to Put Down 一读就上瘾的宋朝史 Chen Wangbei陈望北Historical141k WordsCompleted A History of the Song Dynasty You'll Get Hooked on from the First Page is a popular history book about the Song Dynasty. It covers the period from Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin's accession to the throne after the Chenqiao Mutiny to the failure of Emperor Renzong's Qingli Reforms. The book selects famous figures and events from this period, drawing on a wealth of historical sources, with official histories as its foundation and unofficial accounts as a supplement. It vividly and engagingly recreate 1kReads9.3Score198Shelves

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    Four of the books are about poetry, which I think are quite good. The third and fourth are written in a humorous style and have high ratings. There are also two history books, which I think are good as well. Anyway, you won't regret reading them.

36. 536 扶 Fusu: This Time, I'm Claiming the Throne 扶苏：这一次皇位我坐定了 Dumb Cat Isn't That Dumb呆猫不呆呆Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [Great Qin] [Political Intrigue] [Conquest] [No System] I am Fusu, the eldest prince of Great Qin. The heavens have given me another chance at life, and this time I will reclaim everything that belongs to me. In this age of fierce contention, anyone with the blood to fight will rise up and struggle. How could I let Great Qin fall after only two generations? I will quell internal strife, bring the Hundred Schools of Thought under my banner, strike the Xiongnu in the north, pacify the Baiyue in th 30Reads6.7Score—Shelves
37. 537 晋 600 Years of Jin 2: The Rise and Fall of Hegemony in the Central Plains 晋国600年2：中原霸权的兴盛与衰落 Han Pengjie韩鹏杰Historical178k WordsCompleted Focusing on the period from Duke Wen of Jin’s victory at the Battle of Chengpu to the peace pact forged by Jin in the twelfth year of Duke Ping’s reign, this book vividly recounts nearly a century of rivalry among Jin, Qin, and Chu, portraying the political landscape and notable figures of Jin at the height of its power. 6Reads8.4Score—Shelves
38. 538 重 Reborn, I Decide to Become a Monk from the Start 重生归来，开局我要出家 A Pile of Tea一堆茶Ancient Romance505k WordsOngoing 73Reads7.0Score—Shelves
39. 539 快 Quick Transmigration: Palace Intrigue? Domineering CEO? Get Lost, All of You! 快穿：宫斗？霸总？统统滚蛋！ Su Bancheng苏半城Historical2.6M WordsCompleted This book contains ninety-five small worlds, including supernatural tales, ancient history, modern cities, farming, cultivation, and all sorts of others. Many can be read as standalone stories without affecting the main plot. The protagonist’s System has no point shop and can’t offer much help... Most of the time, Fang Zhiyi has to move things forward on his own. “What? You’re saying I have an army of five hundred thousand, and the emperor suspects I’m plotting rebellion?” “That’s right. The Hos 54.8kReads8.8Score4.7kShelves

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    🍒🍒Every world is wonderful, with all sorts of little stories, the content is incredibly engaging, even the supporting characters are great. In palace intrigue, who dares to challenge him? He has his own army to fight back. There are also those who purge corrupt officials from the court, Taoist priests, and even the apocalypse.

40. 540 回 Back in the Ming Dynasty as the Emperor's Grandson 回到大明当皇孙 Tea Books and Goldfish茶书金鱼Historical1.2M WordsOngoing My name is Zhu Yingying. I am the eldest legitimate grandson of the Great Ming. My grandfather is Zhu Yuanzhang, founding emperor of the Great Ming. With a single thought, flowers bloom, and I rule over the capital, forging a glorious Great Ming unlike any other. (This is not a transmigration story. Zhu Yingying simply gains a set of memories from a later age, and this is a story of the Great Ming told from his perspective.) 201Reads8.9Score—Shelves
41. 541 从 From the Spring and Autumn Period to the Warring States Period 从春秋到战国 Wang Wei王伟Historical39k WordsCompleted Following The First Book to Understand the World Order, author Wang Wei turns his unique perspective back to China. From the Spring and Autumn Period to the Warring States Period examines the historical events that reshaped the realm, from the decline of the Western Zhou to the rise of the new powers in the Jianghan region. With a broad historical perspective and strategic thinking, it analyzes the subtle power plays between the states and presents a captivating historical drama. By placing Chin 157Reads9.4Score—Shelves
42. 542 我 My Grandpa Is the Daoist Emperor 我爷爷是道士皇帝 Bald Li San光头李三Historical3.1M WordsCompleted His grandfather practices Daoist arts and seeks medicinal remedies. He won't live in the imperial palace, preferring a Daoist temple... His father is a womanizer who stays in the palace, working tirelessly as a busy little bee in the imperial harem... Young Zhu Yijun quietly watches them perform from the sidelines, thinking to himself, “Now that you're done, it's my turn to put on a show...” 71.8kReads9.0Score7.3kShelves
43. 543 隆 The Longqing Restoration 隆庆中兴 Resting Cloud休息的云Historical5.4M WordsCompleted I transmigrate as Zhu Zaihou, but I won’t be a little sycophant. For the sake of tribute and trade, I dare to wage righteous war. I open the passes and command the four seas, my proclamations reaching the eight directions. The people receive sweet rain, and the dynasty flourishes forever. Alas! I would rather be a man of the Longqing era than aspire to rule like Yao and Shun. 8.8kReads8.5Score756Shelves
44. 544 匈 A History of the Xiongnu Empire 匈奴帝国史 Chen Xujing陈序经Historical347k WordsCompleted This book offers a comprehensive introduction to Chinese and foreign historical sources and research on the Xiongnu. Set against the backdrop of world history, it takes a broad view of the entire process of the Xiongnu’s rise, flourishing, migrations, and decline. Drawing extensively on works and records in many languages, the author examines in depth every aspect of ancient Xiongnu life, including their geographic environment, economy, military and political systems, religious beliefs, language 3Reads8.3Score—Shelves
45. 545 挽 Saving the Ming: The Great Ancestor of the Ming 挽明：明圣祖 Scholar's Holy Envoy朴学圣使Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Li Min, a history enthusiast, unexpectedly transmigrated into the Ming dynasty as Zhu Youxiao, the carpenter emperor. He panicked. Even a history ignoramus knew that the Ming dynasty had only a little over twenty years left. Worse still, he would rule for only seven years, then die under mysterious circumstances. What was he supposed to do? Would he accept fate, or fight back? See how he struggles to survive in the waning years of the Ming dynasty. 51Reads6.6Score—Shelves
46. 546 宇 Battling Across the Universe: Awakening the Divine Powers of the Great Dao from the Start 宇宙征战：开局觉醒大道神通 Beyond the Milky Way走出银河Sports1.2M WordsCompleted (Cosmic war, slaughter, invincibility, sects, no female lead, feel-good) Two universes began devouring each other, unleashing a devastating war on a cosmic scale. The Heavenly Dao of each side forcibly conscripted young people from across their universe to fight. The Heavenly Dao sent Wang Ye to the front lines, where he awakened a Great Dao-level divine ability: Hongmeng! Hongmeng can be used on any target. It can grant him a target's divine abilities, attributes, spells... Used on equipment, p 684Reads8.5Score104Shelves

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    The book was banned more than ten times because the illustrations were so beautiful.

47. 547 明 Late Ming: Dawn Drives Out the Night 明末，天明驱夜 The Skipping Rabbit溜溜的兔子Historical2.7M WordsOngoing [Traditional historical fiction] [No System] [Not pure wish fulfillment] [The unique power struggles of the Ming Dynasty] [Unraveling how power shifts and collapses] At the end of the Ming Dynasty, demons and monsters run rampant. Civil officials cling like parasites and drain the country dry; military nobles scheme over national policy; the emperor is consumed by lust for power; border garrisons are little better than bandits; the central court is riven by intrigue; local officials take their 2.6kReads8.7Score242Shelves
48. 548 回 Back in the Zhenguan Era as the Crown Prince 回到贞观当太子 Cang Sheng苍笙Historical1.5M WordsCompleted "A sagely ruler embodies the virtue of an emperor, pacifying the people within and suppressing the barbarians without. He is endowed with the pure, unyielding essence of Heaven and Earth and the refined beauty of rivers and mountains. His talent surpasses all in his age, his spirit towers over the ages, his wisdom is enough to understand all the world's changes, and his courage is enough to seize command from an entire army. Brilliant as jade atop a peak, vast as the moon reflected on water, he 2.2kReads8.2Score110Shelves
49. 549 道 Forty-Eight Taoist Spells and Techniques 道家咒术四十八法 Corpses Everywhere遍地浮尸73k WordsCompleted In Taoism, spellcasting is a form of ritual magic that invokes deities through incantations or curses ghosts and demons. It is believed to establish communication with the Celestial Emperor and command spirits, driving away evil, averting calamities, and turning misfortune into good fortune. 2.3kReads6.6Score619Shelves

    Reader note

    Learn the contents of these books in order, and Tsinghua University will be yours!

50. 550 簪 Strolling Through Chang’an with Flowers in My Hair 簪花扶鬓长安步 Peach Blossom Tea桃花小茶Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Mu Jiaojiao cured the Prime Minister's eldest son's leg with a single dose of medicine. Seizing the opportunity, she married into a powerful family and became the Sixth Young Madam of the Prime Minister's household. From then on, a saying spread through the streets: The Sixth Young Master of the Cui family was worth exactly one leg, his big brother's! Thus he earned the elegant nickname “Cui One Leg.” Humiliated, the Sixth Young Master Cui vowed to turn his life around and avenge his disgrace! A 2.7kReads8.7Score401Shelves

    Reader note

    It contains a lot of everyday knowledge from the Tang Dynasty, especially the prescriptions for treating illnesses, and the details of the wedding of the male and female protagonists are very realistic.

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