Early Ming Dynasty Stories: Anyone Can Be the One Who Transmigrates, but the Crown Princess Must Be Alive. No Lady Lü 大明初期，穿谁都行，但太子妃活着，不想看吕氏

1. 1 大 Great Ming: I'm Chang Yuchun's Younger Brother, and I Rewrite Ming History 大明：我常遇春亲弟弟，改写明史 Other Shore Three-Seven彼岸三七Historical2.3M WordsCompleted What’s it like to transmigrate as Chang Yuchun’s younger brother? Chang Yulin says: The pressure is immense! Other people transmigrate and get a System from the start, with divine weapons dropping from the sky. He transmigrated at fifteen, malnourished, and ended up following his brother into banditry! Year 1355, beneath the walls of Hezhou. Liu Ju wanted to take them to raid Zhu Yuanzhang's army. Chang Yulin grabbed his brother, who was about to attack. “Brother! We can't raid them! That man w 9.2kReads8.6Score706Shelves

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   This Ming Dynasty novel completely blew me away!! A college student transmigrates into the body of Chang Yuchun's younger brother, knowing his elder brother died a violent death at forty in Liuhechuan and the entire Chang family suffered a tragic end, yet he vows to defy fate! No system, no cheat codes, just his determination to save the founding general who spent half his life fighting and met an untimely end! Everyone in the book is fleshed out! The loyal Chang Yuchun and the compassionate Zhu Yuanzhang bring the cold history to life! The early setup is incredibly solid, and it becomes a masterpiece after chapter 52! It's both thrilling and heartbreaking! I eagerly await the author's continued updates, hoping for a happy ending for everyone! #HistoricalHealingNovel #TheMingDynasty #ChangYuchun #NicheBookRecommendation

2. 2 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty: My Uncle Is Zhu Biao 穿越大明：我的叔叔是朱标 Delivery Guy快递哥哥Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [No System] [No Golden Finger] [Cozy Daily Life] [The Entire Zhu Family Is Here] [A Happy Family Reunion] A promising young man from the 22nd century (a hack novelist) was struck by lightning and unexpectedly arrived in the third year of the Hongwu era. He became the adopted son of Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma, and the son of Mu Ying: Mu Chun. He had planned to lie flat and enjoy a life of idle luxury. But seeing how deeply Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma doted on him, along with t 37.7kReads8.2Score2.9kShelves

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   These are all excellent books [heart emojis] [heart emojis] [heart emojis] Worth reading! The first book features Mu Ying's son as the main character, and he has a very good relationship with Empress Ma and Zhu Biao.

3. 3 洪 The Descendants of the Hongwu Emperor 洪武朝的子孙们 Bald Li San光头李三Historical1.6M WordsOngoing After an accident, his soul travels a century into the past. On an ordinary day in the seventh year of Hongwu, he is born in the imperial palace of Yingtian Prefecture. He is the most honored child in all of the Ming dynasty. Zhu Yuanzhang’s beloved grandson. Zhu Biao’s eldest legitimate son. And yet, in the history books, he is merely a passing mention: Prince Yu Huai. Looking at the still-healthy Crown Prince Zhu Biao, at Hu Weiyong and the Blue Jade case, which have yet to unleash their blood 104.5kReads8.3Score7.5kShelves
4. 4 大 Great Ming: My Brother-in-Law Is the Crown Prince, and He Begs Me to Stop Courting Death 大明：姐夫是太子，求我别作死 Ye Twenty-Four叶二十四Historical512k WordsCompleted [Great Ming]+ [Invincible]+ [Power fantasy]+ [Devoted fan of the Imperial Entertainment Bureau] Chang Sen, the third son of Chang Yuchun and the Great Ming’s number-one warrior, is reborn with superhuman strength and courage. But at the age of six, Zhang Lata took a liking to him and dragged him off to cultivate for ten years. Ten years later, Chang Sen returns to Jinling. He joins Crown Prince Zhu Biao’s cause, treating Zhu Biao, destroying the false Yuan, and saving Lan Yu, changing the fates 7.5kReads7.1Score226Shelves

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   All of them were unfriendly to the Lü family, but they were dealt with differently: ① Zhu Biao's brother-in-law, the Crown Princess's younger brother; ② Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest grandson, Zhu Xiong Ying; ③ Zhu Yuanzhang's nephew; ④ Zhu Yuanzhang's son, who was always thinking about leading Zhu Biao in a rebellion to overthrow his father.

5. 5 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Reclaim My Position as Crown Prince’s Heir! 大明：开局重登太孙之位！ A Bottle of Snow Beer一瓶雪花Historical935k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Xiongying becomes Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest grandson, who was believed to have died long ago. Zhu Yuanzhang: “Come on, come back with me! You'll inherit the throne!” Zhu Xiongying: “Just like that? Don't we need to prepare and make plans?” Zhu Yuanzhang: “With me here, who dares lay a finger on my eldest grandson? I'll wipe out their entire clan!” Lan Yu: “Your Highness, your maternal grandnephew Lan Yu will be the sharpest blade in your hand from n 3.4kReads8.3Score164Shelves
6. 6 大 Great Ming: My Uncle Is Zhu Yuanzhang 大明我大伯是朱元璋 Men Jieliefu门劫裂夫Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He was Zhu Yuanzhang’s most trusted nephew. He was also the person who gave Zhu Yuanzhang the biggest headache. He loved to play the rascal, and though people could beat and scold him, they couldn’t kill him. After all, he was the only son of Zhu Yuanzhang’s second elder brother. But this guy really was a troublemaking lout who drove the entire court crazy: he tricked Old Zhu, conned Young Zhu, and loved beating up Zhu Laosi. 20.2kReads8.8Score852Shelves
7. 7 大 Great Ming: I'm a Prince, Can't I Enjoy Myself? 大明：皇子的我还不能享受享受？ The Pumpkin Became a Rookie南瓜变成菜鸟Historical1.7M WordsCompleted I'm no good at writing introductions. This is a new book by a new author. He transmigrates to the Zhizheng era, and the System blows up. What! I'm actually the Prince Qin Min, who did every evil thing imaginable? The second legitimate son of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang! He died young. After his death, Zhu Yuanzhang personally wrote a memorial condemning him: "Since you were sent to your fief, you have earned no good reputation. You kept company with petty men, indulged in wine and women, a 36.8kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves
8. 8 大 Great Ming: I'm a Bandit Chief, and I Kidnap Zhu Shuang from the Start 大明：我山贼头，开局绑架朱爽 Brother Jiang from South City南城江哥Historical241k WordsOngoing The twenty-fifth year of Hongwu. Zhu Yuanzhang was in the imperial palace when he suddenly received a memorial. It reported that his second son, Zhu Shuang, had been kidnapped. Furious, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to wipe out the bandits, only to discover that the people actually supported them. The crown prince, Zhu Biao, went to Shaanxi to demand an explanation from the bandit chief. There, he saw a small county town next to the bandits' camp, thriving beyond belief. But Zhu Biao had no idea that 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book features Zhu Xiong Ying as the protagonist, who loses his memory and becomes a bandit. He has no system (system) and his intelligence is decent. Zhu Yunwen isn't stupid; when Lady Lü tries to kill him, he fights back and kills Lü Ben. It's worth reading.

9. 9 大 Great Ming: I Have a Spirit-Spring Space 大明：我有灵泉空间 Oh No, It's Smoking哎呀冒烟了Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From the start, he was born into the womb as Zhu Xiongying, the eldest son of Zhu Biao, the eldest legitimate grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang. While Zhu Xiongying was still in the womb: Zhu Xiongying: Dad, you’re nothing like Grandpa! Zhu Biao: ?? Zhu Xiongying: Why don’t you stand up to him? Why don’t you fight him? Zhu Biao: Good grief, that’s my father. Led astray by his own son, Zhu Biao went around shouting that he wanted to lead an army to sweep across the northern deserts and become the first c 5.9kReads7.6Score416Shelves

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   Changing Zhu Yuanzhang's Tragedy

10. 10 大 Great Ming: Zhu Biao's Little Sidekick 大明：我是朱标的小跟班 Oh No, It's Smoking哎呀冒烟了Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Zhu Qi arrived in the second year of the Hongwu era, becoming Zhu Yuanzhang's ninth son, who had died young. Most people who transmigrate at least become princes capable of protecting themselves. He had to save himself the moment he arrived. Luckily, he had an elder brother. Seeing how frail Zhu Qi was, Zhu Biao took him under his wing. From then on, Zhu Qi changed Zhu Biao's way of thinking. Until one day... Zhu Yuanzhang: "Biao, you've changed!" Zhu Biao: "Father, you've changed too. Your blad 4.9kReads6.4Score254Shelves
11. 11 大 Great Ming: Zhu Biao Rebels, and the Old Zhu Hands Him a Knife 大明：朱标造反，老朱递刀 Amy Yayayaya艾米呀呀呀Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [The short drama "Red Fruit" is now online. Title: (The Memorials Are Full of Requests for Food). Honestly, aside from the title, the quality is extremely high. Excellent quality. Hope everyone will support it.] Walking towards you is: Zhu Yuanzhang's "The Mandate of Heaven for Imperial Power" Empress Ma's "A Caring Mother + A Top-Notch Protector" The Zhu family's "The Eldest Son of the Main Branch + A Child Blessed by Heaven" The Ultimate Backer + Strict Senior Brother of the Princes' Younger 90.2kReads8.5Score10kShelves

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    Both are good books. The first one is about Zhu Biao's childhood, and the protagonist is Mu Chun, the son of Mu Ying and Zhu Biao's nephew. [Cool][Cool] It's more of a slice-of-life story and doesn't have a system.

12. 12 大 Great Ming: Starting by Saving Chang Yuchun 大明：从救常遇春开始 Barto Didn't Eat Fish巴托没吃鱼Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [No System + farming + political intrigue + lighthearted] Lin Yi transmigrates to the second year of the Hongwu era and accidentally saves Chang Yuchun, who is critically ill. Armed with a script of history, all he wants is to live quietly as a wealthy landowner. He drops hints to Chang Yuchun like crazy: don't get mixed up with the Huai-Xi faction, don't challenge the emperor, and keep your head down if you want to win! As for himself? The emperor wants to see me? Not happening! I'm busy. I'm g 57.6kReads8.3Score6kShelves
13. 13 穿 Transmigrated as Zhu Biao: Only Yun Tong Is My Legitimate Son 穿越朱标：孤的嫡子唯有允熥 Hibernation Enthusiast爱好冬眠Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted After staying up all night writing a thesis, my vision went black. When I opened my eyes again, I had become Zhu Biao, the Crown Prince of Great Ming. My name is Wei Yunshu. Zhu Biao didn't live past the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu. I was determined to survive. My own son had been confined to a side courtyard by his stepmother, Consort Lu. The first thing I did after waking up was kick open the doors to the main hall. "I'm not dead yet. You don't get to call the shots in the Eastern Palace." 533Reads—Score179Shelves
14. 14 八 The Eight-Year-Old Blind Imperial Grandson Crawls Out of the Ming Tomb from the Start 八岁瞎眼圣孙，开局爬出大明皇陵 The Great Sage of Hetao河套大圣爷Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (The author has already completed a million-word novel, so readers can dive in with confidence. Political intrigue + a story of loving grandfathers and filial grandsons + a tale of conquering the world. Zhu Yuanzhang is ruthless in the early stages, and the protagonist becomes ruthless later on. Readers who dislike saintly do-gooders or people who argue for argument's sake may want to steer clear!!!) Zhu Xiongying, the eldest legitimate grandson of the Ming dynasty and Zhu Biao's eldest legitima 33.5kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves

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    Book 1: Zhu Xiong's greatest regret in the early Ming Dynasty was that such a promising young boy died young. He was temporarily blind in the early part of the story, and the writing style is very distinctive. Book 2: Old Zhu, why are you so fierce? Come and resurrect Empress Ma! Old Zhu, my dear grandson, my dear grandson!

15. 15 大 Great Ming: I’m Zhu Yuntong, and I Randomly Resurrect My Relatives 大明：我朱允熥，随机复活亲人 Young Master Feng公子枫Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Old Zhu wants to make Zhu Yunwen crown prince? Bring Grandma, Empress Ma, back to life and let her give Zhu Chongba a piece of her mind! Lü takes the position of secondary consort? Bring his mother, Crown Princess Chang, back to life and restore her to her rightful place in the Eastern Palace! Zhu Yuanzhang acts like he deserves respect just because he’s old? Bring Zhu Wusi back to life and watch Zhu Chongba call him “Father” in terror! The Huai-Xi nobles can’t get along? Bring his maternal gran 32.3kReads8.9Score2.8kShelves
16. 16 大 Zhu Biao of the Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang’s Biggest Hater 大明朱标：朱元璋头号黑粉 Shan Ze山泽Historical3.5M WordsCompleted Zhu Biao was a die-hard Ming dynasty fan. One day, while arguing with an online user, he accidentally transmigrated to the Ming dynasty. Since he was the crown prince, he would act like one. Zhu Biao: Zhu Yuanzhang is cold and ungrateful, slaughtering meritorious officials and implicating hundreds of thousands of people. He’s no different from a butcher. Zhu Biao: Zhu Yuanzhang is stubborn and suspicious. He has military prowess, but lacks the skills to govern. Enfeoffing his sons will bring the 21.4kReads8.7Score1.9kShelves

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    I've recently been enjoying reading novels about the early Ming Dynasty. Perhaps it's the allure of the heroes who drove out the Tartars and restored the Central Plains, or maybe it's the poignant fate of the Hongwu Emperor. Emotionally, I hope history will have a happy ending in these novels. A happy ending, of course, would include the fact that Crown Princess Chang, Zhu Xiong Ying, Empress Ma, and Zhu Biao didn't die young, and that the noble families of Huaixi could meet a peaceful end. The Lü family must die! [Angry][Angry][Angry][Angry]

17. 17 大 Great Ming: My Father Is Zhu Biao, So Make Me Emperor! 大明，家父朱标，求我当皇帝！ Li Qi李七Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the fifteenth year of Hongwu, Ma, the love of Zhu Yuanzhang's life, suddenly passed away! Zhu Yuntong, the second legitimate son of Zhu Biao, had been raised by Empress Ma herself. Now he had lost the last person protecting him in the palace... Knowing that Zhu Yuanzhang would soon unleash years of bloodshed across the Ming Dynasty without Empress Ma to restrain him, Zhu Yuntong cried out the first words he had spoken since arriving in the Ming: "Grandpa Emperor!" From then on, Zhu Yuanzhang 327Reads6.6Score100Shelves

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    ⭐⭐⭐First book: Becoming Zhu Yuanzhang's son, to prevent being killed by his nephew, he flees to the capital to treat Zhu Biao's illness.⭐⭐⭐Second book: Becoming Zhu Yuanzhang's second grandson, losing his patron after Empress Ma's death, he begins to excel in both literature and martial arts.⭐⭐⭐Third book: At the beginning, he mistakenly identifies Zhu Yuanzhang as his father and Zhu Biao as his cousin. [Heart][Please follow]

18. 18 大 Great Ming: Your Majesty, the Prince of Qin Has Joined the Crown Prince in Rebellion 大明：皇上，秦王带着太子造反了 Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi两广总督Historical541k WordsCompleted [Alternate history] [No System] After unexpectedly transmigrating into Zhu Yuanzhang’s second legitimate son, Zhu Shuang, he becomes an arrogant and overbearing man, hated by every official. He eggs his brothers on to rebel against their old man. Zhu Shuang: “Big Brother, do you want to be emperor? Just say the word and I’ll help you seize the throne!” Zhu Gang: “Exactly, Big Brother. Just say the word and we brothers will help you!” Zhu Di: “Big Brother, same here!” Zhu Biao: “All right! Second 11.1kReads8.5Score396Shelves
19. 19 大 Great Ming: No More Pretending, Your Grandpa Is Zhu Yuanzhang 大明：不装了，你爷爷我是朱元璋 All Under Heaven Are One天下大同Historical2.1M WordsOngoing Zhu Shou woke up one morning to find that he had transmigrated to the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty. His family was fairly well-off, but to his shock, he discovered that he was a wastrel with a brain disorder. After calculating the date of Crown Prince Zhu Biao’s impending early death, Zhu Shou hurried to discuss an important matter with his grandfather, who had always looked after him. “Old man, Crown Prince Zhu Biao is about to die. We’d better run!” That one sentence left his grandfather stu 1.9kReads9.1Score304Shelves

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    The first three books are about transmigrating into the body of Zhu Xiong Ying, the fourth is about Zhu Yun Tong's rebirth, and the last two are about transmigrating into the body of Zhu Yun Tong.

20. 20 大 Great Ming: Yongle Begs Me to Become Emperor 大明：永乐求我称帝 Seeking Pleasure in Dreams梦里寻欢Historical500k WordsCompleted [Satisfying revenge] + [Decisive and ruthless] + [Family bonds] After transmigrating, he becomes Zhu Zhanji, the Ming Dynasty's Crown Prince's eldest grandson. He reforms state policy, annexes Mongolia, turns vassal states into Ming horse ranches, and sails the seas to rake in silver. The nations all suffer under Zhu Zhanji, while the Ming grows ever stronger! Then, one year, Zhu Zhanji takes five thousand soldiers out to sea. In just one month, he conquers nine nations. The territory of the Min 296Reads7.4Score103Shelves
21. 21 大 Great Ming: Your Highness, It’s Time for Family Discipline 大明：王爷在上，家法伺候 Belado Sulfur贝拉多硫Historical2.0M WordsOngoing Cloaked in a royal robe, he is the Qi Prince whose military exploits are renowned; in charge of the imperial prison, he is the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, a man who makes every official tremble. Yet before his parents and eldest brother, he is still the son and younger brother who gets beaten. After transmigrating to the early Ming dynasty, he has no interest in the throne. He only wants to punish the wicked and uphold justice, help his father bring order to the realm, and secure 2.5kReads5.5Score122Shelves

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    He transmigrated into the body of Zhu Biao's twin brother, assisting the Crown Prince. Superb read, highly recommended!

22. 22 大 Great Ming: The Cold, Aloof Female Scholar Draws Her Sword and Forces a Marriage? 大明：高冷女诸生？你竟提剑逼婚 Gu Mo Huangqian古陌荒仟Male-Channel Fanfiction2.5M WordsOngoing (A fusion of the TV series “The Long River of the Moon,” “Zhu Yuanzhang,” and “The Hongwu Case Files”) After transmigrating to the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty, he becomes Zhu Yuanzhang’s fifth son, Zhu Su, Prince of Wu. He died suddenly at his desk in his previous life. Heaven gave him a prince’s body and a head full of knowledge from 650 years in the future. Since he’s been given a second life, he’ll make the most of it. The eight-legged essay examination system will ensure Old Zhu never run 61.5kReads8.8Score5.6kShelves

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    Highlights and Points to Watch: 1. A Strong Opening: The book's title and iconic scene, "Xu Miaoyun Forcing Marriage with a Sword," is its biggest selling point. It breaks away from the conventional historical narrative of Xu Miaoyun marrying Zhu Di, creating a strong conflict right from the start and maximizing suspense. Instead of an ambitious power struggle from the outset, the protagonist initially only wants to be a carefree prince, a novel and unexpected character setup. 2. A Rich Portrayal of the Hongwu Era: Classic historical figures such as Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao, Xu Da, and Zhu Di all make appearances. The book portrays both the decisive and ruthless nature of the Hongwu Emperor and the tender interactions between father and son. The power struggles among the Huaixi nobles and the undercurrents of competition among the princes create a complete court atmosphere, richly capturing the spirit of the Hongwu era. 3. A Dual Approach of Farming and Political Intrigue: The book's pacing is well-balanced. The protagonist may not want to fight for supremacy, but survival necessitates developing strength. The protagonist, based on his fiefdom, improves crops, builds irrigation systems, and innovates small technologies, making farming a relaxing and stress-relieving daily activity. Court intrigue, power struggles among nobles, and the emperor's tests bring tension and intrigue, with a well-distributed range of enjoyable moments. It offers both slow-paced, relaxing farming and thrilling court battles. 4. The romance is unique, unlike typical arranged marriages or love at first sight tropes. The relationship begins with a highly impactful forced marriage, and the two gradually move from mutual suspicion and testing to mutual trust. Xu Miaoyun's independent and decisive female character is a major plus, and the romance develops naturally without being abrupt or mindless. Shortcomings: 1. Some plot points are somewhat formulaic, reminiscent of online novels. The pacing of some mid-game subplots is slightly loose, and some political intrigue is simplified, lacking depth. It leans more towards a lighthearted, enjoyable read and is not suitable for readers seeking rigorous historical research. 2. The protagonist's application of modern knowledge is relatively smooth, with few obstacles and low-level conflicts.

23. 23 大 In the Ming Dynasty, I Cultivate Immortality Alongside the Five Dragons 大明我带五龙一起修仙 Second Master of the Capital!京城二爷！Historical263k WordsCompleted From the start, Zhu Di mistakes him for a rebel, while three thousand Snow-Drift Cavalry stand ready on the grasslands. Zhu Gaowu, the fifth son of Zhu Di, transmigrates with modern technology in one hand and cultivation techniques in the other, transforming the Ming Dynasty as it was meant to be. Zhu Di: “Second son, you’ve always been the one most like me. The throne is yours.” Zhu Gaochi: “Father, if Eldest Brother doesn’t want it, give it to me. I’m busy, though. I’m about to reach Foundatio 206Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 24 我 I, Zhu Yuntong, Rule the Empire. Fourth Uncle, Why Are You Kneeling? 我朱允熥监国，四叔你怎么就跪了 Gua Huan Taishu寡欢太叔Historical1.6M WordsOngoing Some people have to die once before they can understand what they’ve lost, before they can understand what they still need. Zhu Yuntong will create another great age. Wherever the rivers and mountains reach, all shall be Ming territory. Wherever the sun and moon shine, all shall be Ming subjects. May all nations prosper together, and envoys come from every direction. May history have no regrets or shame. May the Great Ming’s golden age endure forever. May the people’s every grievance be avenged, 248Reads8.0Score—Shelves
25. 25 嘉 Jiajing: I Really Am Cultivating Immortality 嘉靖：朕真的在修仙 Boiling Wine in a Cold Hut寒庐煮酒Historical1.3M WordsOngoing An emperor obsessed with cultivating the Dao? I'm cultivating immortality! After transmigrating into the Ming dynasty as the “Daoist Emperor,” he initially resolves to become the greatest emperor in history. But cultivation is real, and immortality is within reach. With a scroll of the Way of Peaceful Ascension, he concocts the elixir of immortality in a golden age! From then on, new rites flourish, and the Three Palaces stand together. The jade seal passes through the ages, and fortune soars ac 1.8kReads8.7Score102Shelves
26. 26 综 Film and TV Crossover: I Dwell in Spring Mountain 综影视：我栖春山 Chunzhi Mu春枝暮Female-Channel Fanfiction1.6M WordsCompleted [Stunning heroine + protagonist's halo + Mary Sue + sweet romance + exclusive devotion + love at first sight + lovesick male lead + one-on-one] 1. Empresses in the Palace (original novel), pairing: Xuan Ling (completed) [The person before my eyes is the one in my heart] 2. Palace Lock Heart Jade, pairing: Kangxi (completed) [Question the Emperor, understand the Emperor, surpass the Emperor. At last, the First Prince of the Great Qing has arrived, though late.] 3. Custom commission: Liu Che (in 43.4kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    The first book is a quick transmigration novel where I marry Zhu Biao; the second book is a transmigration novel where I become

27. 27 人 In the Ming Dynasty, I Married the Old Zhu from the Start 人在大明，开局嫁老朱 Ru Huaya汝花雅Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted Ma Xiuying thinks she’s landed the farming heroine’s story. She spends ten years farming in the countryside, working diligently to improve agricultural productivity. She develops new fruit-tree grafting techniques, raises silkworms, and invents a loom. Thanks to her cutting-edge farming skills, Ma Xiuying becomes the most popular young woman in the surrounding villages, with countless country lads lining up for miles to marry her. Then one day, her father in the city dies for his principles, and 1.2kReads9.2Score111Shelves
28. 28 大 Great Ming: I’m Really Not the Emperor’s Eldest Grandson 大明:我真的不是皇长孙 I Have Heard of High Antiquity朕闻上古Historical335k WordsOngoing In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu reign, a man from a later age unexpectedly arrived in the Ming dynasty, a Ming unlike any he knew. Wang Baobao, a famed general of the Northern Yuan, was gathering his strength, intent on making a comeback and conquering the Central Plains. The Jianzhou Jurchens seized the opportunity to rise, overcoming every obstacle to establish the Later Jin dynasty. The Great Sun Shogunate had little control over its lands. The local daimyo vied for dominance, invading ac 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They're all from the early Ming Dynasty!

29. 29 超 The Time-Traveling Bookshop's Most Devoted Reader Is Zhu Yuanzhang! 超时空书店，忠实读者是朱元璋！ Lone Mountain of Chu楚山孤Historical644k WordsCompleted Zhu Chen returned to his hometown and opened a bookstore. Business was slow. But then a peculiar reader showed up, dressed like someone from ancient times. Zhu Chen wasn’t surprised, assuming he was an actor who made a living taking photos with tourists at a scenic spot. The two hit it off, chatting freely about everything from ancient times to the present, and Zhu Chen even taught him a few things. One day, several years later, time and space converged. Zhu Chen walked out of the bookstore alon 27.2kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves

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    I highly recommend the first book. It won't make you stupid; in fact, it'll enlighten you. It's like a fine, nourishing herb. No exaggeration.

30. 30 大 Great Ming: I, Zhu Yuntong, Save My Brother from the Start 大明：我，朱允熥，开局救活大哥 Fish and Chips炸鱼薯片Historical398k WordsOngoing In the fourth month of the fifteenth year of Hongwu, a soul from the future unexpectedly took over Zhu Yuntong's body. Though he knew all too well what fate had in store for Zhu Yuntong in history, in his previous life he had suffered the pain of losing both his parents and his elder brother. That made him resolve never again to submit to the whims of fate. He would defy destiny and shape an entirely new future of his own. To make that happen, he first had to keep Zhu Xiongying safe and stay clo 1Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 大 The First Duke of the Great Ming 大明第一公 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical2.3M WordsCompleted I am Li Jinglong. This is my story, and the story of the Great Ming. 130.1kReads9.2Score14.2kShelves
32. 32 大 Great Ming: I Can’t Believe I Became Zhu Yuanzhang’s Teacher! 大明：我竟然成了朱元璋的老师！ Moonlit Splendor繁华映月Historical749k WordsOngoing One day, Liu Yuan awoke from a dream and found himself in the Great Ming, reborn as Liu Bowen’s youngest son. But the Great Ming had only just been founded, and the Hongwu Emperor already harbored murderous intentions toward his ministers. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 从 From Slaying Wu Sangui to Becoming the Ming Dynasty's God of War 从阵斩吴三桂开始成为大明战神 Genius Historian天才史学家Historical156k WordsCompleted [Great Ming] [Great Ming Tyrant] [Great Ming God of War] [Zhu Youlang] [Chongzhen Hater] [Reviving the Great Ming] [Ruthless and Decisive] [No Saintly Virtues] [Striving for Supremacy] [Recovering Lost Territory] [History] [Southern Ming] [Invincible] [Emperor] [Tyrant] A sports university student transmigrates into Zhu Youlang, the last ruler of the Great Ming. Zhu Youlang leads the Ming army to kill Li Chengdong in battle, crushes Kong Youde, and kills Wu Sangui in battle, reviving the Great M 6Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 34 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 236.3kReads9.4Score27.6kShelves
35. 35 热 The Hot-Blooded Hunter: God’s Assault 热血猎人神之袭击 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Survival] [Hunting] [Fighting the Japanese invaders and looting their gear] [Cultivation] Wang Fei has just entered the world of cultivation when he's forced into becoming a live-in son-in-law. One blow shatters his dantian, setting him on a long road from staying alive to rising to greatness. Though he has lost his cultivation, he takes countless disciples. This novel was not written by AI. Every word was painstakingly typed out by the author, who only hopes readers will enjoy the story in its 27.3kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves

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36. 36 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Urge Zhu Di to Rebel 大明：开局劝朱棣造反 Sparrow in the Clouds云中雀Historical302k WordsCompleted Cheng Wen transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and is forcibly bound to the Strongest Choice System. He only wants to run a small business and live comfortably as a shopkeeper. But the System makes him choose. "Choice One: Declare yourself king and claim the world for yourself. Quest reward: the title of Ultimate Idiot!" "Choice Two: Join Zhu Yunwen and help the Jianwen Emperor secure his reign. Quest reward: the legacy of the treacherous minister Qin Hui." "Choice Three: Become a strategist and he 16Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 37 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
38. 38 大 Great Ming: Climbing to King with Zhu Yuanzhang in Duo Queue 大明：和朱元璋双排上王者 Beneath the Su Lan Bridge苏澜桥下Historical329k WordsOngoing [Ming Dynasty + no System + lighthearted comedy + clever characters] Welcome, everyone! Dig in and leave a review Reborn at the end of the Yuan and the beginning of the Ming, I somehow became Zhu Yuanzhang’s eldest nephew, Zhu Wenzheng (Liu Liu). No, Zhu Yuanzhang is my biological father!!! Dad, this time you won’t have to climb to King rank solo. Let’s duo queue together! Let’s change the Ming Dynasty, starting with genetics!!! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 黑EN Death God of the Night 黑夜杀神 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Eastern Fantasy509k WordsCompleted Hunted from the start, I barely escaped with my life. I fought to defy fate, launching attacks and taking down countless powerful opponents. Born with a beautiful face... I hope you enjoy the story. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2.7kReads8.8Score201Shelves
40. 40 永 Emperor Yongle Is My Brother-in-Law! Let’s Play It Safe! 永乐大帝我姐夫！苟苟苟出发咯！ Coffee Gives Me a Stomachache喝咖啡胃疼Historical544k WordsCompleted Authors interested in adapting this novel can search for "My Brother-in-Law, Emperor Yongle" to apply. All authors are welcome to adapt it! By a stroke of luck, I transmigrated and became Xu Huizu, eldest son of Xu Da, Duke of Wei of the Ming dynasty. What? My brother-in-law is the future Emperor Yongle, Zhu Di? Then all I have to do is keep my head down, right? And so... During the Hongwu reign, I kept an extremely low profile! During the Yongle reign, my brother-in-law was Zhu Di! During the H 5.9kReads8.1Score339Shelves

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    This matches the title perfectly, and it's a very good novel.

41. 41 欠 How Much Do I Owe You, Old Zhu? I'll Repay You with a Thousand Years of the Ming Dynasty! 欠你老朱几个钱？还你千年大明！ Easygoing Pine轻松青松Historical132k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Chu Jing had hoped to laze around as a carefree wastrel, but instead he was sent to Africa on a mission! The Hongwu Emperor's beloved eldest son, and General Xu Da's son-in-law!! “Potatoes and sweet potatoes that yield ten thousand jin per mu! Could this be what Westerners eat?” “Firearms that can shoot ten thousand zhang? Does such a thing really exist?!” “Nine years of compulsory education? Can that help our army win battles?!” Wherever his gaze falls, 11Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 42 情 City of Heartbreak 情伤都市 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Urban215k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1kReads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 吾 My Wife, Guanyinnu 吾妻观音奴 Smiling Tang笑笑棠Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [The rating has just come out and will gradually rise] [One heroine] [No System] [A playful take on history, with some changes] A modern history graduate student transmigrates to the fourth year of Hongwu and becomes Xu Jingyao, Xu Da’s historically nonexistent fourth son. His family ties are complicated. His father is Xu Da, Duke of Wei; his younger sister’s husband is Zhu Di, Prince of Yan; and his brother-in-law is Köke Temür, Prince of Henan... The good news: He transmigrated into the Hongwu 13.7kReads7.7Score928Shelves
44. 44 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yunwen Is Stripping the Princes of Their Fiefs, and Still Expects Me to Save Him? 大明：朱允炆削藩，还想我救你？ Lovely Tangtang唐唐小可爱Historical132k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Hongwu era, Zhu Quan transmigrates and becomes one of Zhu Yuanzhang’s sons. Zhu Quan is then made Prince of Ning and sent far away to his fief. At first, Zhu Quan plans to quietly develop his fief and be an idle prince. But he never expects that after Zhu Yunwen takes the throne, he’ll launch a major campaign to strip the princes of their power, intent on driving his uncles to their deaths. Not long afterward, Zhu Di raises an army in rebellion and marches all the way t 27Reads5.4Score—Shelves
45. 45 大 Great Ming: Zhu Xiongying Has Arrived 大明：我朱雄英来了 Spring Breeze Sweeps Through Emerald Clouds春风卷碧云Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Save Mom first, then Dad; after Grandma, save Grandpa! I was a researcher at a university institute in my previous life, and now I’m reborn as a holy grandson. Hongwu loves me like a treasure, and my family relies on me to change their fate. I love inventing and creating, and Grandpa lets me do whatever I want! We establish all kinds of research institutes, covering every field of science and medicine. Alcohol, glass, antibiotics: medical care takes a giant leap forward. Sweet potatoes and corn 13.8kReads7.8Score1.3kShelves

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    🌈🌈🌈Here! Here! Look here!🌊🌊🌊Ming Dynasty: I, Zhu Xiong Ying, have arrived! First, I save my mother, then my father, then my grandmother, and finally my grandfather! I am an undergraduate researcher, reincarnated as a holy grandson. Emperor Hongwu loves me more than a treasure, and my family has changed their fate by relying on me. I love invention and creation, and my grandfather loves me and lets me do it! Various research institutes have been established, covering all categories of science and medicine. Alcohol, glass, and antibiotics have brought about a leap forward in medical conditions. Sweet potatoes and corn have been planted in the fields, relieving hunger and bringing smiles to the faces of the people. Land reform is underway, and productivity has greatly increased! The Ming Dynasty now has cannons and guns, and the vassal kings guard the borders overseas. Generation after generation, they have guarded foreign lands, and after ten or a hundred years, they have become their homeland! The Ming Dynasty now has steam engines, and ocean-going warships have bullied the enemy! All the world's products are presented to the divine land, and all the people under heaven are revered as Han!

46. 46 这 This Adorable Kid Is Actually Zhu Xiongying, the Ming Dynasty’s Imperial Grandson 这个萌娃竟然是大明太孙朱雄英 Bitter Melon Stewed with Snow Pear苦瓜炖雪梨Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A bronze phoenix bird opens a passage between the Ming dynasty and the modern world, sending Zhu Xiongying, the Ming emperor’s eldest grandson, on a fantastical journey of transmigration, while also giving twenty-something Ma Liang the job of raising a child... 5.1kReads7.9Score273Shelves

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    In this new twist, Zhu Xiong Ying and the male protagonist can travel through time together, with Zhu Xiong Ying bringing the Crown Princess to the modern era for medical treatment and taking Empress Ma shopping.

47. 47 大 Great Ming: I, Zhu Yuanzhang, Have Returned 大明：我朱元璋又回来了 Tiance Dajiang Jun天策大酱君Historical107k WordsOngoing The seventeenth year of Chongzhen. As the body of Zhu Youjian, the ruler who lost his kingdom, hung from an old crooked-neck tree, a soul named Zhu Yuanzhang appeared inside it! “I started with nothing but a bowl and still rose above the heroes of the late Yuan to conquer the realm. Now all I have to do is win back the empire I lost!” 22Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 大 Great Ming: The Strongest Crown Prince in History 大明：史上最强太子 Deer Dust鹿尘埃Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Great Ming] + [System] + [Invincible] + [Feel-Good Story] He transmigrated as Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son, Zhu Biao, the crown prince with the most secure position in history! He awakened the Fortune Golden Egg System! Once a year, he could smash open a golden egg. The stronger his fortune, the more amazing the prize! A flawless body, peerless swordsmanship, a divine command... With the System's support, he became the greatest crown prince in history! Under Zhu Biao's leadership, the Great Ming 41.9kReads9.0Score3.9kShelves

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    🌈🌈🌈Here! Here! Look here!💧⚡☁️ Reborn as Zhu Biao, forging the pinnacle of the Ming Dynasty! [Ming Dynasty]+ [System]+ [Invincible]+ [Refreshing Novel] Transmigrated into Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son, Zhu Biao—the most secure crown prince in history! Awakened the Lucky Golden Egg System! Can smash a golden egg once a year; the stronger the luck, the more awesome the item that comes out! Immaculate body, unparalleled swordsmanship, divine decree… With the system's blessing, become the strongest crown prince in history! Under Zhu Biao's leadership, the pinnacle of the Ming Dynasty truly marches towards glory!

49. 49 朱 Zhu Youjian: Taking Taizu to Crush the Jingnan Rebellion, No Big Deal, Right? 朱由检：带太祖去靖难，没逝吧？ Well-Behaved Little Chirpy乖巧滴小啾啾Historical730k WordsOngoing [Sixteen Eras of the Great Ming]+ [A Loving Father and Filial Son]+ [The Great Ming at Its Peak]+ [Dynasties Across the Heavens]+ [The protagonist faces no hardships, only smooth sailing] After transmigrating into the Chongzhen Emperor, Zhu Youjian gains the ability to travel through sixteen eras of the Great Ming. With the rebel forces already entering the capital, things are disastrous from the start. Zhu Youjian steels himself and heads to the “Hongwu Era” to persuade his ancestor, Zhu Yuanzh 698Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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    It has to be this one! The opening scene involves Zhu Yuanzhang participating in the Jingnan Campaign, which terrifies Zhu Di, who cries out, "Father, you're not dead?" It's incredibly satisfying and hilarious. Just read it; everyone who reads it will be hooked!

50. 50 大 Great Ming Hongwu: The Imperial Clan's Inventor 大明洪武：皇族发明家 Shrimp Powers Love with Passion虾米为爱发电Historical570k WordsCompleted Transmigrating as an unborn baby? Of course, the first thing to do is save your own mother. What? The System is an inventor system? Why not quietly be a prince and inventor? Sounds great to me. The emperor? Only a fool would take that job. 4.2kReads7.4Score152Shelves

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