Farming Stories About Building High Walls, Stockpiling Grain, and Waiting to Claim the Throne, Then Crushing the Villains Upon Leaving Seclusion 高筑墙，广积粮，缓称王的种田文，出山就爆杀反派

1. 101 来 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 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical537k WordsOngoing 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 1.2kReads—Score10314d adds

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   Let the backbone of the late Ming Dynasty reappear in the world

2. 102 工 An Engineering Student Ventures into the Late Ming 工科小伙闯明末 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical1.0M WordsCompleted 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
3. 103 水 Water Margin: The World’s in Chaos, So What? 水浒：天下大乱关我屁事 Words Can Heal文字能治病Historical182k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into the world of Water Margin by accident. Before me was a world overrun with heroes, and behind me lay chaos where the people could barely survive. Murder and arson were everyday occurrences, while mountain spirits and monsters appeared and vanished without warning. The System said: Get fifty people to come eat at the tavern, and you’ll receive a pocket dimension. I looked at the counter showing 0/50, then at the three hunters fleeing through the woods in the distance. They’d m 497Reads—Score11714d adds

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   This book is interesting!

4. 104 龙 The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Historical163k WordsOngoing “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 57Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I recommend a new book: Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. It's a slow burn, with no system, no cheat codes, no modern technology, no showing off, no mindlessness, no stupidity, and no melodrama. It has history, characters, war, and intrigue. It's about strategy, with an adopted son seizing power and controlling the regional warlords, eventually unifying the world and continuing the five-hundred-year-old Tang Dynasty!

5. 105 归 The Soul of Tang Returns to the Righteous Cause 归义唐魂 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.0M WordsCompleted To the west, he allied with his uncle’s Yutian Kingdom; to the east, he reclaimed eleven prefectures of Helong. He drove the Uyghurs north and secured the Tianshan Mountains; looking south toward Chang’an, he reclaimed the old frontiers. Gunpowder shattered the Tibetan ranks; iron cavalry trampled the Khitan camps. The Three Stars Banner swept across Youzhou and Yunzhou, and the Han realm’s sky was opened anew beneath the sun and moon. 1.7kReads—Score14414d adds

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   Despite conquering vast territories in Central Asia, he still called himself a military governor.

6. 106 天 The Heavenly Kingdom: The Rise of an Imperial Dynasty 天国王朝：帝朝崛起 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.6M WordsCompleted This is the legendary life of God's agent, entrusted with shepherding His flock! From a modern transmigrator to a medieval infant, he relied on the Mount & Blade System and his own strategic brilliance to break free from constraints, defend the Holy City, establish an empire, and change the course of history for both the Crusaders and the Islamic world. (Early game: using Mount & Blade to break through; mid-game: political scheming; late game: cyberpunk space opera) 79Reads—Score10614d adds
7. 107 半 Peninsula: My Girl Group Exorcism Diary 半岛：我的女团驱魔日记 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Urban412k WordsCompleted In a modern world where spiritual energy has run dry, Chen Ming, who has cultivated to the peak, goes on a trip to the peninsula, only to stumble into a story about a peninsula teeming with ghosts and monsters! Obsessions and starlight intertwine as he gently protects those around him! (This is a story about helping girl idols drive out evil spirits while falling in love with them! Multiple heroines! A harem novel!) 1.2kReads—Score13114d adds
8. 108 来 If You End Up in the Northern Song Dynasty’s Liangshan, Can You Really Leave Without Regrets? 来了北宋梁山还能留下遗憾么 Spicy Snack Young Master辣条公子Historical300k WordsOngoing This book centers on the rallying cry: “Drive out the Tartars and reclaim the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!” A historically satisfying novel officially endorsed by the authorities → multiple female leads → leading troops to repel foreign invaders → avenging the Jingkang humiliation in blood → reclaiming the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!! A different take on the story of the Water Margin. The protagonist is warmhearted and down-to-earth, and the overa 4.5kReads—Score66714d adds

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   A different Water Margin storyline, leading troops to resist foreign invaders and avenging the Jingkang Incident—it might not be considered exceptionally outstanding! But the protagonist is humane and relatable, making it a good book worth adding to your bookshelf. The overall message is uplifting and passionate; even the villains are intelligent, mainly evident in their battles against the Jin army. #+

9. 109 水 Water Margin: Restoring the Realm 水浒：重整山河 Spicy Snack Young Master辣条公子Historical118k WordsOngoing After transmigrating, he gathers one Water Margin hero after another, fights monsters and levels up, and eventually becomes a regional overlord. He battles the Jin forces and leads his cavalry to avenge the humiliation of the Jingkang Incident, marching across the grasslands around Zhongdu and pushing west with his troops... A low-cost way to build a cavalry: sell horses to fund the wars. The ridiculous antics are genuinely hilarious, hahaha, I can't stop laughing. Let's look forward to it toge 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Officially approved historical fantasy novel → Multiple female protagonists → Cavalry battles → Capital established in Ili!! No system → No airplanes or artillery → Cold weapon combat → Strategic planning → Tactical combat → Sneaky ambushes… Let's look forward to it! 8547965

10. 110 民 Li Ying in Republican-Era China: Winning Big, Again and Again 民国李赢：大赢特赢 Divine Crane神鹤之神Historical329k WordsCompleted A veteran player arrives in Guangwaizhou in 1928. He builds himself back up, grows stronger, sweeps all opposition aside, and becomes himself again! Years later, on the planet Shuilingling, Li Ying, head of state of the only superpower, takes the stage at the Human Federation conference and delivers a masterclass in victory studies. “From the year I set out from Guangwaizhou, I began winning big, again and again... Wherever our conference and army went, the people welcomed us wholeheartedly. It 626Reads—Score10614d adds

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    We must accumulate strength to crush everything, okay? [Eating popcorn emoji]

11. 111 崇 The Chongzhen Emperor Dies for His Country? I Start as a Feudal Prince and Rebuild the Great Ming 崇祯殉国？我，藩王开局再造大明 A Dream Sheep一只梦羊Historical151k WordsOngoing Reincarnated as Zhu Yousong, the most unfortunate puppet emperor of the Southern Ming. Hell mode from the start! The Qing army watched from the north, the rebel army carved out its own territory in the west, and within the court, the Four Garrisons warlords ran rampant while Donglin officials ruined the nation. His destined fate: captured and killed a year after ascending the throne, with the empire changing hands. Fortunately, I returned with four centuries of historical knowledge! I lay low in —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is good, I highly recommend it.

12. 112 来 The Legend of the Soldier King from the Future East 来自东方未来的兵王传说 Night Voyage Boatman夜航船夫Historical358k WordsOngoing Tieyuan Mountain, widely considered the most impossible line to defend. No troops: one depleted battalion, with fewer than two hundred men fit to fight. No equipment: ammunition almost gone, every gun barrel ruined. No way out: ten kilometers of open ground behind them, with two full U.S. divisions advancing. But after Lu Dajun arrives, this most worthless of defensive lines becomes the U.S. Army’s deepest nightmare. At the Wangjiangao ambush, he is the blade driven into the U.S. landing forc 277Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Come see the legend of the King of Soldiers!

13. 113 李 Li Yunlong's Soul Transmigrates into the Young Song Emperor: Counterattacking from Yashan 李云龙魂穿宋少帝：从崖山反攻 Si Majiang司蚂蟥Historical332k WordsOngoing Li Yunlong’s soul transmigrates into the body of Emperor Song Shao. From the start, he’s at Yashan, with Lu Xiufu carrying the emperor on his back, ready to leap into the sea! “Die for the country? Die for your mother’s country!” “Are you out of your damn mind? We lose a few battles and you’re ready to jump into the sea? I’ll hack them all the way back to the northern deserts!” “Everybody up! Why are you all hanging your heads like your parents just died? Is that any way to act?!” “Remember this —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Li Yunlong, leading the Southern Song Dynasty, began at Yai Shan, separating the military and civilians, establishing a separatist regime in Lingnan, and reshaping the Song Dynasty.

14. 114 明 A Farming Diary from the Late Ming Dynasty 明末种田日记 Yangjiang Peony阳江牡丹Historical1.5M WordsCompleted At Greenwater Academy, Li Qi only wants to clear land and farm, making sure his people have enough to eat. But the dynasty is on the verge of collapse, and a chaotic age is coming. To keep civilization from being buried, he has no choice but to fight back. Li Qi clears land, farms, builds ships and factories, digs canals, and raises an army, all for the sake of protecting himself. 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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15. 115 汉 Chronicles of the Han Dynasty's Eternal Prosperity 汉祚永昌记 I Hear You're Quite the Rascal听说你挺淘啊Historical288k WordsOngoing [Hardcore Three Kingdoms] [Farming] [Political intrigue] [Struggle for power at court] Zhang Fei, the straightforward and valiant hunter from Zhuo Commandery; Zhang He, a gifted general rescued while gravely wounded; Taishi Ci, a young man from Donglai burdened by a family vendetta... These figures, each with their own path in the history books, are brought together here one after another by a twist of fate. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Try this hardcore Three Kingdoms time-travel novel featuring farming, infrastructure development, political intrigue, and a rich cast of intelligent characters.

16. 116 宋 Emperor Huizong of Song Taken North: Reviving the Great Song and Unifying the World 宋徽宗北狩：复兴大宋，统一全球 A Friend of Li Shu李树的朋友Historical328k WordsOngoing Li Shu, an expert on Song history, dies suddenly and transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, the foolish ruler who is being taken by Jin soldiers to Wuguo City in the humiliation of Jingkang! Trapped in a prisoner cart, with the imperial clan captured and the whole realm cursing him, the original owner was destined to die in a foreign land, with all hope lost! But I have the golden finger of knowing all of Song history, along with expertise in modern military affairs, governance, —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A Song Dynasty history professor suffered a heart attack and his soul transmigrated to the Jingkang Incident, becoming Emperor Huizong of Song, captured by the Jin army! He starts in dire straits, surrounded only by a remnant of his old and weak army, facing the Jin army's slaughter from the front and the schemes of the Southern Song Dynasty from the rear. He relies not on calligraphy and painting, but on firearms; on new policies to win the hearts of the people; and on guerrilla warfare to defeat powerful enemies. From Weishan Lake to the Taihang Mountains, from resisting the Jin to unifying Asia, neither the Jin-Song allied forces, the Western Xia, nor the Mongols can stop him! A non-stop thrill ride, guaranteed to keep you up all night!

17. 117 王 The King’s Way: Who Can Stand Against Me? 王之道谁与争锋 I Am Wild吾狂尔Historical260k WordsOngoing He is Zhao De, the empire's fourth prince, raised in luxury and wanting for nothing. Yet, by imperial decree, he assumes a false identity, abandons the dignity of his princely rank, and joins the army on the battlefield. Starting as an unknown soldier at the very bottom, he fights bloody battles on the frontier and narrowly escapes death time and again. Together with brothers-in-arms who share his life and death, he rises step by step amid the smoke and chaos of war. In the mortal world, he 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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18. 118 明 Late Ming: Reshaping China's Future 明末：重塑华夏未来 Teapot Dumplings茶壶饺子Historical1.6M WordsOngoing The Ming dynasty was an era that left people sighing with regret. If someone possessed vision and power beyond their time, could they turn the tide when all seemed lost? Chen Shenghua, a modern young man, is reborn as the son of a landlord in South Zhili at the end of the Ming dynasty. Faced with a catastrophe that seems inevitable, he chooses the hardest path: starting from nothing and laying the foundations of a new world with his own hands. He opens a school at ten, takes in refugees at thirt 120Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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    The first of the Seven Grievances of the Qing Dynasty: "My grandfather never harmed a single blade of grass or inch of Ming territory. Yet the Ming, without cause, provoked a conflict on the border and killed my grandfather. This is the first grievance." Background: This refers to the incident in 1583 when Li Chengliang, the Ming general in Liaodong, mistakenly killed Nurhaci's grandfather, Juechangan, and father, Taksi, during an attack on Gule City. The second grievance: "Although the Ming provoked a conflict, we still maintained good relations, erecting a monument and swearing an oath that neither Manchus nor Han Chinese should cross the border. Anyone who dares to cross will be executed on sight. If they are seen but allowed to cross, the perpetrators will suffer the consequences. How could the Ming break their oath, send troops across the border, and protect the Yehe (a rival tribe of the Jianzhou Jurchens)? This is the second grievance." Background: This accuses the Ming Dynasty of violating the border oath established by both sides and sending troops across the border to protect the Yehe tribe (a rival tribe of the Jianzhou Jurchens). The third grievance: "The Ming people, south of the Qinghe River and north of the riverbank, annually trespass across the border, engaging in rampant plunder. I honored my oath and punished them, but the Ming broke their previous agreement, accusing me of unauthorized killing, detaining my Guangning envoys Ganguli and Fangjina, and forcibly taking ten people, killing them at the border. This is the third grievance." Background: Ming border residents crossed the border to harvest ginseng and log timber. After Nurhaci dealt with them according to the agreement, the Ming accused them of unauthorized killing and detained and killed the Later Jin envoys. The fourth grievance: "The Ming crossed the border to assist the Yehe, causing my betrothed daughter to be married to a Mongol. This is the fourth grievance." Background: Yehe generals remarried women originally betrothed to Nurhaci ("Yehe Old Daughter") to Mongols, and the Ming Dynasty was accused of supporting this action. The fifth grievance: "The three routes of Chaihe, Sancha, and Fu'an have been guarded by my family for generations. The people of these territories cultivate the land and grow grain, yet the Ming Dynasty does not allow them to remain and instead sends troops to expel them. This is the fifth grievance." Background: The Ming Dynasty expelled the Jianzhou people who cultivated the land in Chaihe and other areas, causing damage to their livelihoods. The sixth grievance: "The Yehe tribe beyond the border has offended Heaven, yet the Ming Dynasty, blindly believing their words, sent envoys with insulting letters and wanton humiliation. This is the sixth grievance." Background: Accusing the Ming Dynasty of favoring the Yehe tribe and sending envoys to provoke the Later Jin with insulting language. The seventh grievance: "In the past, Hada helped Yehe invade twice, and I retaliated. Heaven had already granted me the people of Hada, yet the Ming Dynasty blocked them again, coercing me to return their country… Now, they aid the Yehe, condemned by Heaven, defying Heaven's will, reversing right and wrong, and making arbitrary judgments. This is the seventh grievance."

19. 119 尘 Dusty Dreams of Southern Ming 尘梦南明 A Dusty Dream Beyond Mending尘梦难圆Historical953k WordsOngoing In 1645, the first year of the Hongguang reign. The realm lies in ruins, Qing troops advance south, and war and displacement engulf the Central Plains. Wang Mochen, an ordinary man from the modern era, unexpectedly transmigrates into this age of chaos. At first, he is overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, helpless and in constant danger of losing his life. He awakens a System that seems capable of helping him survive in this troubled world, but its conditions are harsh and its price steep. It wil 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    After the defeat at Wuhu in 1645, the protagonist, a guerrilla general of the Southern Ming Dynasty, retreated to southern Anhui to gather the remaining rebel forces to resist the Qing Dynasty. The system is highly restrictive, only triggering in dire situations. Instead of rushing to become king, the protagonist reorganizes the military, improves firearms, and steadily accumulates strength, exploring a new way of life amidst the chaos. Both sides possess high intelligence, the story respects historical facts, and unfolds with a slow-burn, realistic style, vividly depicting the diverse lives of people in a chaotic world, and depicting head-on, bloody battles against the Qing army.

20. 120 开 A Heavy Armored Brigade from the Start: The Japanese Invaders Were Beaten to Tears 开局一个重装旅，小鬼子被打哭了 No Need for Logic, Just Fun不求逻辑只求爽Urban945k WordsOngoing [Republic of China era, transmigration, military industry and a powerful army, financial supremacy, World War I backdrop, crushing the great powers, a passionate rise, political maneuvering] War is the theme of this book. Alongside the shooting wars, financial warfare will enter the story in its middle and later stages. Lu Chen: If the great powers are determined to destroy us, then I'll make sure they die first. Japanese invaders: Lu Chen, why do you keep coming after us? Britain: Please, stop 207Reads5.3Score13314d adds

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    This could have been done; the protagonist proceeds cautiously, step by step.

21. 121 鹿 A Deer Treads the Dust of Yong 鹿踏雍尘 Linlugu City林鹿谷城Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Great Yong dynasty, royal princes fought for the throne, military governors carved up the realm, and aristocratic clans meddled in government. The foundations of three hundred years crumbled, while the northwestern frontier lay strewn with bones. Lin Lu, a poor young man from Gucheng, joined the army in Shuofang with the ambition of “defending the land and securing the borders.” But when his army rations were stolen, his military achievements taken from him, and his rel 6Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 122 乱 A Survival Guide to a Chaotic Age: From Refugee to Regional Warlord 乱世生存指南：从流民到一方诸侯 Zhongjiang Merchant中江商Historical216k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, Chen Yi was just an ordinary man. He had no System, no cheats, and no golden finger. All he had was his knowledge of history and the most basic instinct of a modern man: to survive. Starting with a trench in Haixi Village, he gathered refugees, reclaimed wasteland, and established a local militia. He relied not on technology from a more advanced age, but on the ingenuity and resilience an ordinary person could summon when cornered. He d —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Three Kingdoms + Farming + No System

23. 123 三 The Three Kingdoms: Sun the Bandit’s Hegemony 三国之孙贼霸业 Dudu Who Lives on the Moon住在月亮上的嘟嘟Historical213k WordsOngoing Tired of reading about Cao Wei and Shu Han? Why not give Eastern Wu a try? In April of 200 AD, the Battle of Guandu had already begun, as Yuan and Cao fought for supremacy in the north. In the south, Sun Ce had pacified Jiangdong only two years earlier, but problems plagued the region. Sun Ce, however, had little interest in civil administration and was absorbed in military affairs. The day before Sun Ce planned to go hunting, a modern soul entered his body, and everything began to take a new co —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Read this one; it starts by tricking Sun Quan to death.

24. 124 山 Lord of Shanhe City: From Office Drone to Online Game Emperor 山河城主：从社畜到网游帝王 Thunderous Might雷鸣千钧Sports816k WordsOngoing [Online Game + Lord + Famous Generals from Every Dynasty + Farming + Leveling Up + Conquest + Nation Wars] Lin Chen, an unemployed office worker, is laid off in an age of cutthroat competition. Disheartened, he enters the full-dive online game Eternal Mountains and Rivers. Starting from a desolate village, he recruits soldiers, builds up his strength, and fights off enemies. When an arrogant villain leads an army to slaughter everyone in his territory, and the crowd thinks Lin Chen is doomed, a 103Reads5.9Score24014d adds

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25. 125 明 The Rise of the Late Ming: A Reborn Man’s Celebration 明末崛起：重生者的狂欢 The Eighth Sea第八海Historical3.8M WordsCompleted What should you do after arriving in the late Ming dynasty? The last unified feudal dynasty founded by the Han people was already nearing its end. Productivity was low, there was no industry, most people couldn't even read, and there was a severe imbalance between men and women. The only solution was to give the people land so they could eat their fill, then build schools where children could learn to read and do arithmetic. Next, establish a system that could be continuously improved, rebuild p 786Reads8.0Score10914d adds

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    For those who hate chasing updates or fear a disappointing ending, come and read this! A thrilling late Ming Dynasty power struggle novel, 3.8 Million words long and completely finished, no frustrating plot twists, read it all in one go!

26. 126 拯 Saving the Realm: The Great Song’s Prince Who Stood Shoulder to Shoulder with the Emperor 拯救山河之大宋并肩王 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Historical168k WordsOngoing [Late Song transmigration | Rise from humble beginnings | Infrastructure and farming | Raising an army to contend for supremacy] A modern engineering prodigy transmigrates into the second year of Xuanhe and becomes He Ku, an orphan from Jiezhou. He begs for a living with his eight-year-old sister, He Qiong. Crushing taxes burden the people, officials run rampant, and commoners wander homeless and starve to death by the roadside. The Zhao court cares only for pleasure, letting the Liao and Jin st —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Traveling back to the late Northern Song Dynasty, the protagonist rises from a beggar to a small-time merchant, eventually building an army, and finally becoming king to save the Han Chinese people. The story includes farming, infrastructure development, political intrigue, and fierce warfare.

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