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- 51 Veritable Records of Qing Taizu, Emperor Wu 清太祖武皇帝实录 The Veritable Records of Emperor Wu, Taizu of Qing is the authoritative official biography of Nurhaci, founder of the Later Jin dynasty. Written in chronological form, it recounts the sweeping story of the Manchus’ rise from tribal rivalries to the foundation of an empire. The book not only reveals the mythic origin of the “Three Fairy Maidens Who Ate the Divine Fruit and Bore the Ancestor,” but also vividly depicts Nurhaci’s legendary deeds: raising an army with thirteen suits of ancestral armo 3Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 52 Romance of the Thirteen Qing Emperors 清宫十三朝演义 The Romance of the Thirteen Reigns of the Qing Court is a historical novel of nearly 600,000 Chinese characters by Republican-era writer Xu Xiaotian. With vivid prose and a sweeping scope, it offers a panoramic view of almost three hundred years of change, from the Qing dynasty’s origins to its fall. The novel’s one hundred chapters trace events from Nurhaci’s rise in Jianzhou and his uprising with thirteen suits of ancestral armor to Puyi’s abdication and the closing of the Qing palace. Court i 3Reads8.1Score—14d adds
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Childhood Sweethearts of the Happy Parents' Group 欢乐家长群之青梅竹马
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!
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- 54 The Awakening of a Housewife 一个家庭主妇的觉醒 When the heroine, Song Xiaoying, discovers that her daughter is planning to kill herself, she follows the clues and uncovers her husband Zhou Yang's affair. This sets off a battle of interests between the wife and the mistress, husband and wife, and parents-in-law and daughter-in-law, laying bare the calculations and compromises, darkness and ugliness of human nature. It's a rare and compelling work of realistic relationship fiction. 24.2kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds
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Learn Chinese History Without Memorizing a Thing 不用背照样学好中国史
One game for every key concept: learning history is as fun as playing. Carefully selected core concepts make it easy to understand the patterns behind the development of Chinese history! If you were a leader in primitive society, how would you guide a group of people in surviving on a deserted island? If you were playing a management simulation during the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, how would you expand your power? If you went back in time to become an emperor of the Ming dyna
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- 56 The Legend of the Purple-Clad Dragon King 倚天屠龙记之紫衫龙王传奇 The Legend of the Purple-Robed Dragon King: A New Version of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber follows the fast pace and high-conflict style of today's popular short dramas, focusing on the most dramatic and emotionally charged moments in Daiqisi's legendary life, from Holy Maiden to mother-in-law. Short Drama Core Concept Title: The Legend of the Purple-Robed Dragon King: A New Version of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber Key hook: Why did the martial world's greatest beauty of her day become 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 The Legend of the Astonishing Azure Wolf 惊鸿苍狼传 An 80,000-word, 50-chapter novella that distills the story's central threads, incorporating a matrix of cultural symbols and a complete wuxia aesthetic system. Narrative techniques: 1. Cultural revelation: every major turning point is resolved through the deciphering of classical texts, drawing on a total of 83 ancient works. 2. Martial arts as art: the 108 forms of the Jinghong Sword correspond to sections of the Songs of Chu, while the 72 moves of the Canglang Saber are drawn from The Secret —Reads—Score—14d adds
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The Prequel to the Chinese Empire: The Hegemony of the Spring and Autumn Period 中华帝国前传之春秋争霸
[History + Chinese orthodoxy + the transformation from Zhou to Qin + institutional reform] After two hundred years of rival powers rising, see how a hegemon rewrites history. Based on historical works such as the Zuo Zhuan, the Records of the Grand Historian, and the Discourses of the States, this book tells the stories and introduces the figures of more than two centuries of Spring and Autumn history in vivid detail. Centered on the struggle for supremacy, it weaves together the major events an
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Five Thousand Years of Chinese History: The Classic Original Edition 中华上下五千年（经典原版）
This book traces the development of Chinese civilization across five thousand years of history, from Pangu creating the world and Yu the Great controlling the floods, through Qin Shi Huang’s unification of China, to the Ming and Qing dynasties and modern times. It covers key eras such as the contending philosophies of the pre-Qin period and the prosperous Han and Tang dynasties. Concise accounts highlight the connections between historical events and figures, offering a clear overview of the bas
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- 60 A General History of the World (10 Volumes) 世界通史（全十册） This book explores the evolution of world history, the development of world civilizations, and their impact on modern society. Taking a global perspective, it focuses on influential historical events that helped shape the course of history. Its topics include primitive societies, ancient civilizations across Eurasia, early civilizations across Eurasia, the world beyond Eurasia, a world divided into regions, the rise of the West, a world ruled by Western powers, and the West's decline and success 2kReads9.5Score53914d adds
- 61 Random Notes from the Western Capital 西京杂记 The Miscellaneous Records of the Western Capital is an ancient collection of anecdotes about Chang'an, the capital of the Western Han dynasty. It was traditionally attributed to Liu Xin of the Western Han, though later accounts generally credited Ge Hong of the Jin dynasty with compiling it. In six volumes, it gathers court lore, stories about famous figures, local customs and traditions, ingenious crafts, and folk legends from the Han dynasty. Its contents are wide-ranging, and its prose is sim 42Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 62 A History of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 五代十国史 A focused analysis of the briefest and most chaotic period of division in Chinese history. The book reveals how, behind the military men’s grip on power, society struggled to rebuild its order, and how this turmoil gave rise to the civil official politics of the later Song dynasty. A profound study of social transformation and the patterns of power changing hands, it offers a distinctive perspective and rigorous reasoning. 74.8kReads9.6Score10.3k14d adds
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The Chronicles of Later Zhao, Volume One: The Biography of Shi Le 后赵演义第一卷石勒传
Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to the throne. Born into the lower ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to prominence with a band of “eighteen horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and founded the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced a number of reforms: he established the Imperial Academy, reduced taxes and corvée labor, and appointed the Han official Zhang Bin to high office. He also created a “thre
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Chronicles of Burning Embers, Part One: Tang Embers: Smoke over Haidong 烬燃录第一部：唐烬：海东烟
During the Kaiyuan era of the Tang dynasty, Deng Zifeng, a transmigrator who knows how history will unfold, tries to prevent the golden age from collapsing, but becomes trapped in a perilous situation. He meets Kibi Sakurako, the daughter of a Japanese noble family torn by inner conflict, and the two become bound together by fate. They witness Japanese forces resorting to any means necessary to steal the Tang dynasty's “strength.” Hunted relentlessly by a mastermind working behind the scenes, th
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Chang'an of This World 此间长安
A lifetime in a frail body, half a life among books. After an unexpected long sleep, he wakes in the Tang dynasty, during the Zhenguan era. Young Lin Chen has nothing to his name and a life as insignificant as a blade of grass. The moment he opens his eyes, he falls into a deadly predicament. In his previous life, he was confined to a sickbed, unable to live freely. In this life, even if he must walk through the mud, he will make every step shine. He will neither curry favor with the powerful no
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The Regrets of the Red Chamber 红楼遗恨
Dream of the Red Chamber is by no means a boudoir romance. It is, in truth, a secret history of the Han people’s lost kingdom, written under the crushing pressure of literary inquisitions! Cao Xueqin used “Zhen Shiyin” (hiding the truth) to conceal the pain of a fallen kingdom, and “Jia Yucun” (preserving falsehoods) to hide a will to resist the Qing. Beneath a mythological facade, he wrapped a truth soaked in blood and tears. The stone that lacked the means to mend the heavens embodies the Han
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- 67 A Dream of Red Mansions, Explained by Wei 韦说红楼 My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 The Records of the Grand Historian: Those Stories 【史记】那些事 Records of the Grand Historian is the first general history of China written in the biographical style. Compiled over more than a decade by Sima Qian, a historian of the Western Han dynasty, it was praised by Lu Xun as “the swan song of historians, a Li Sao without rhyme,” and is regarded as a work of exceptional historical and literary value. The book aims “to investigate the relationship between Heaven and humanity, understand the changes from ancient times to the present, and establish a scho 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 A Chapter-by-Chapter Deep Dive into Dream of the Red Chamber 【红楼梦】逐回深度解读 A Chapter-by-Chapter In-Depth Analysis of Dream of the Red Chamber is a scholarly work of literary appreciation focused on Dream of the Red Chamber, the pinnacle of classical Chinese literature. Organized around the novel’s chapters and grounded in close reading, it draws on a century of research to examine the work chapter by chapter from multiple angles. It is a “guide to solving its mysteries” and a “reading map” for fans of Dream of the Red Chamber. 88Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Tales from the Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼梦那些事 A laugh-out-loud, tradition-defying take on Dream of the Red Chamber bursts onto the scene! Using a delightfully unhinged deconstructionist approach, this book turns the rise and fall of the Four Great Families into a hilarious three-in-one guide to workplace life, relationships, and survival, letting you rediscover this classic masterpiece between fits of laughter. Jia Baoyu becomes a lovesick rich kid, constantly caught between Daiyu's sharp-tongued jabs and Baochai's humblebragging. Wang Xife 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 Zhang Yifeng’s 19th Book 张一疯第19本书 A new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read my stories. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: The Humorous Edition 聊斋志异【幽默版】 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a collection of classical Chinese short stories written by the Qing dynasty author Pu Songling. Completed in the late seventeenth century, during the final stage of China's feudal society, it contains 491 stories. Using ghosts, fox spirits, and immortals as its subjects, the book reflects real society through supernatural tales. It depicts romantic love between humans and spirits, as in “Nie Xiaoqian” and “Yingning,” while also exposing the corruption of th 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 Those Things About Journey to the West 西游那些事 (Clears throat) Attention, everyone! Here's a fresh take on Journey to the West so good even Buddha would hit the "Follow" button. When an overworked office drone protagonist drops into the pilgrimage campaign with a "Plot Correction System," he discovers that every demon in this version is a real character! By day, the White Bone Spirit acts in horror films; by night, she livestreams "How to Eat Tang Monk's Flesh with Style" from her cave. The Great Peng is sick of being a mount and secretly op 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Tales from Investiture of the Gods 封神演义那些事 Want to uncover the mysteries of the ancient war between gods and demons? Investiture of the Gods: The Story Behind the Legends takes you back to the fantastical era when the Shang and Zhou dynasties changed hands! Here, the foolish King Zhou is bewitched by a fox spirit and rules with debauchery and cruelty, filling the court with chaos through tortures like roasting people alive and throwing them into pits of venomous creatures, as well as carving out hearts and gouging out eyes. Meanwhile, Ji 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 Tales from the Water Margin 水浒那些事 Water Margin: Those Stories is a labor of love, a humorously deconstructed retelling of the Water Margin legend. With a deliriously playful style that brings the past and present together, it gives the outlaws of Liangshan an entirely new spin! Song Jiang becomes a startup CEO, leading his 108 heroes in “The Water Margin Group's IPO.” Wu Song's tiger fight turns into a showdown for the ages between an animal-protection group and a hardcore mukbang streamer. Pan Jinlian becomes a relationship inf —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 Tales from Romance of the Three Kingdoms 三国演义那些事 The Three Kingdoms: Those Stories is set during the Three Kingdoms period, from the late Eastern Han dynasty to the early Jin dynasty. By examining the connections between people and events, it explores the historical forces behind the changing political landscape. Using a narrative approach that blends roughly seventy percent historical fact with thirty percent fiction, it draws on historical sources such as Records of the Three Kingdoms as well as the literary interpretations of Romance of the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 The Complete Guide to Oratory 口才学大全 The Complete Guide to Public Speaking is a practical guide focused on improving communication skills. It dispels the misconception that eloquence is an inborn talent and helps readers master essential communication skills through a systematic approach. The book first lays a solid foundation, explaining how to build logical arguments and teaching readers to structure what they say using "point + example + transition" so they can avoid rambling. It then covers a wide range of situations, from list 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 A Grand Compendium of Famous Figures from Every Chinese Dynasty 中国历代名人大鉴 A must-read classic for every bookshelf: A Comprehensive Collection of Famous Figures Throughout Chinese History breaks through the barriers of dense historical sources. Forget rote memorization of complicated facts. Journey across five thousand years of Chinese history, from ancient sages to modern luminaries, all gathered here and presented in engaging detail. Stripped of excessive glorification and free from obscure language, its accessible yet elegant prose brings every famous figure vividly 6Reads—Score—14d adds
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Tales of the Han Dynasty: From Liu Bang to Liu Shan 汉朝那些事：从刘邦到刘禅
When talking about the Han Dynasty, it's impossible not to mention what an interesting and fascinating era it was. We people of later generations call ourselves “Han people,” and our ethnic group is known as the “Han Chinese.” These names are inseparable from the Han Dynasty. It can be said that the Han Dynasty not only established China's unified political order, but also shaped the cultural and ethnic identity of the Chinese people. This sense of identity took deep root in the hearts of the pe
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The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】
[Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] This is the only alternate-history novel anywhere to feature a protagonist who fulfills the ideals of "establishing a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, securing the lives of the people, carrying on the lost teachings of the sages of the past, and bringing peace to all generations." From the start, he is caught in a dead-end situation: Zhangsun Wuji has already begun laying the groundwork to frame him, and fewer than six y
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Arriving in Southern Ming, an Engineering Student Crushes the Qing and Restores China 来到南明，工科生横扫满清复华夏
In the first year of the Hongguang reign, Jiangnan is on the verge of falling. The realm is shattered, and the people are displaced. A modern engineering expert unexpectedly arrives in the storm-tossed chaos of the Southern Ming. The land is divided among warlords, powerful enemies press at its borders, and the old and new dynasties take turns on the stage. He has no peerless martial arts, but he possesses engineering, manufacturing, and scientific knowledge far ahead of his time. He gathers dis
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- 82 An Engineering Student Ventures into the Late Ming 工科小伙闯明末 A middle-aged bachelor, beaten down by society and thwarted at every turn in the modern world, with no connections to his name but plenty of knowledge and ability, is accidentally transported to the Chongzhen era at the end of the Ming dynasty. Relying on his modern knowledge while adapting to the era’s actual technological and industrial capabilities, he works hard to quietly change history and prevent China’s decline. 2.9kReads7.8Score19714d adds
- 83 The Great Song’s Bandit King of Youyun Mountain 北宋幽云大山贼 Wang Haichuan worked at a steel mill. Unable to stand the workshop supervisor’s constant harassment, he argued with him and was given three months off. To ease his frustration, Wang Haichuan went hiking in the mountains of the Youyun region of Shanxi. During a rainstorm, lightning struck him, warping time and sending him to Yunzhou in the third year of Tianqing, during the Northern Song reign of Emperor Huizong, in the Zhenghe era. At the time, the sixteen prefectures of Youyun were beset by one 4Reads—Score—14d adds
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A Comprehensive History of Commerce 商史通鉴
A sweeping historical novel that lays bare six centuries of power games in the Shang dynasty. No myths, no romanticized tales, only the truest human nature, the cruelest contests, and the deepest lessons of rise and fall. My writing on Shang history began with questions about the origins of Chinese civilization, and ended with a reunion with myself. The Shang dynasty was a pivotal era when the rites, royal authority, and divine power of Huaxia took shape together. Yet scarce historical records a
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Reborn in Li Bai's Body? From the Start at Mawei Post Station, I Save Yang Yuhuan 魂穿李白？开局马嵬驿，我救玉环
One of Tomato's rare gems. The An Lushan Rebellion, an exiled immortal and a noble consort, intrigue amid chaos, and fervent devotion to the nation. A man remains a boy until the day he dies. As he makes his way through life, apart from Yang Yuhuan, his unattainable first love, which of the colorful women of the Tang dynasty became his cinnabar-marked love? And who remained the one he could never let go? Most importantly, whether heroes or villains, everyone is sharp-witted. This story is entire
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The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年
“The emperor in Chang’an, the army of the Wei residence.” The Wei residence’s household troops had become a thing of the past beneath the executioner’s blade, while the emperor in Chang’an lived in constant fear amid troubles both within and without. Does an emperor have some special birthright? Whoever commands the strongest troops and finest horses becomes emperor! Flames raged everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang was now divided among rival regional warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang
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The Hot-Blooded Hunter: God’s Assault 热血猎人神之袭击
[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
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- 88 EN Death God of the Night 黑夜杀神 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! 2.9kReads8.8Score21414d adds
- 89 Dreaming of All Under Heaven 梦想天下 A fiery rebirth, slaying foes as I ascend to the Third Heaven. I will create the world of my dreams, so that wherever the sun and moon shine is Chinese land, and wherever people live, they learn Chinese characters and speak Chinese... 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 City of Heartbreak 情伤都市 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! 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds
- 91 The Boy in Straw Sandals Becomes an Immortal 鞋底男孩成仙记 A freak who spent twenty months in the womb and still hadn't been born came into the world on a stormy, snowy night. His birth terrified everyone in the village. The boy was born no bigger than the sole of an adult's shoe, with tiny arms and legs, tiny eyes, nose, and mouth, and a tiny head. Everyone was frightened by the sight of him. His father wanted to throw him away, but his mother couldn't bear to and kept him. From then on, the tiny boy became a thorn in his father's side and the village' 168Reads7.5Score10214d adds
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History That'll Make You Laugh 笑翻文史
A one-of-a-kind approach to telling stories about history and literature, a “Swiss Army knife” for broadening your knowledge and enriching your inner life. History itself is a master storyteller. Come on, let's listen to five thousand years of stories!
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Huaihai Entrepreneurship Group: A Collection of Explorations and Speculations 淮海创业集团探微猜想集锦
[Explosive Historical Revelations] + [Historical Sources] + [Bold Hypotheses] + [Logical Deductions] = [How Commoners from the Huaihai Region Founded a New Dynasty] Treat the past as modern history. What a thrill, what a thrill! After reading so much history, do the details always seem hazy when you try to recall them? How can you quickly grasp the underlying logical framework, then retrieve the plot of a historical episode and explain it in a burst of detail? Use analytical models to understand
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