Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, Empress Ma, Zhu Biao, No System 明朝朱元璋，马皇后，朱标，无系统

1. 1 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 237.2kReads9.4Score27.9k14d adds

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   These three books are good.

2. 2 消 The Crown Prince's Grandson Who Disappeared for Eight Years 消失八年的皇太孙 Borrowing One Hundred Thousand Arrows借箭十万Historical5.1M WordsCompleted Zhu Ying is implicated and sent to the Imperial Music Bureau, where he becomes a menial servant! To his surprise, his true identity is Zhu Xiongying, Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest grandson, who supposedly died eight years ago! An eagle bears jade in its claws, while swallows cannot escape! The sun and moon shine over the land, and the four seas submit! You say Zhu Yunwen...the Jianwen Emperor... He merely deposed the eldest grandson! You say Zhu Di...the great Yongle Emperor? He's my general in the 30.2kReads8.9Score3.1k14d adds
3. 3 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. 131kReads9.2Score14.4k14d adds
4. 4 大 The First Prince of the Ming: My Great-Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 大明第一王：我四爷爷是朱元璋 Diandian and Bingbing点点和饼饼Historical236k WordsOngoing No System. A story of political intrigue and power struggles! A slow-burn tale that stands up to scrutiny! The Ming Dynasty’s first regent: will he bring down Old Zhu and become emperor himself? I’m Zhu Yuanzhang’s only grandnephew, but in my previous life, I was a corporate workhorse in the twenty-first century, powered by nuclear energy! I served as Zhu Biao’s vanguard, helping him enter the court and seize power, and helping him weaken the vassal princes. But when Old Zhu was on his deathbed, 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A prince of the Ming Dynasty, a grand-nephew of Zhu Yuanzhang, his story is unsystematic, focusing on political intrigue, and bears a striking resemblance to my grandfather, Zhu Yuanzhang. You might want to check it out.

5. 5 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 651Reads6.4Score10314d adds

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   Five-star recommendations for two captivating historical time-travel novels without a system. The first, a new work: Depicting the late Ming Dynasty, a time of frequent natural disasters, an incompetent court, an empty treasury, border unrest, and widespread poverty, beset by internal and external troubles. At this time, the time traveler Zhu Youjian is born. Witness how the last Han Chinese emperor navigates the treacherous palace, survives by breaking through obstacles, secretly builds his power, and ultimately turns the tide to rule the world. A highlight of this book is its well-developed and vivid characters, who are not merely plot devices. Each character is fleshed out, experiencing joy and sorrow, possessing strategic acumen and intelligence, and their stories are logically consistent. The second, completed work: Deeply rooted in history, with a reasonable plot progression and rigorous logic, it features battles against rebels, defense of the capital, conquest of the Jurchens, stabilization of the borders, suppression of bandits, struggles against officials and gentry, and rectification of corruption… a web of schemes and plots within schemes. In short, the book depicts the power struggles and intrigues of the imperial court, explores the legends of emperors, mends the regrets of dynasties, and showcases the allure of history. The world is the chessboard, and all beings are pawns; who is the player, and the wheels of history keep turning ever forward?

6. 6 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrate as the Chongzhen Emperor, Starting with a Rope 大明：穿越崇祯帝，开局一根绳 An Illiterate Writes a Novel文盲写小说Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Ruthless Combat + War] Good news: Zhu Lian transmigrated and became Zhu Youjian, the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty. Bad news: It was the tenth day of the third month of Chongzhen’s seventeenth year, just seven days before Li Zicheng’s rebels stormed the outer city. The Ming dynasty was already on the brink of collapse, in grave danger. The Jurchens threatened from the north, rebels from the west, with one natural disaster after another an 58.6kReads9.3Score6.1k14d adds
7. 7 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Had Zhu Yuanzhang Watch a Military Parade 大明：开局让朱元璋看阅兵 Self-Redemption自赎Historical81k WordsCompleted In the eleventh year of Hongwu, Shen Du, an honor guard instructor, woke up in the body of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. On his first day, he learned that his wife Chang would die in two years, his eldest son Yingying would die young in four, and Consort Lu, who smiled as she brought him a bowl of medicine every day, was the hand behind it all. He didn't get involved in harem power struggles or investigate secret chambers. Instead, he went over every person, medicine, coin, and soldier in the Eastern P 75Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book is pretty good, a promising read. The opening scene investigating the Lü clan, and the military parade, are especially inspiring and exhilarating. I wonder if they could recreate the parade scene if it were adapted into a short drama. Definitely worth watching! [Thumbs up]

8. 8 大 Great Ming: I, Zhu Wenzheng, Am the Eldest Grandson of the Main Branch 大明，我朱文正乃长房长孙 Men Jieliefu门劫裂夫Historical913k WordsOngoing Zhu Wenzheng was the true eldest grandson of the Zhu family, and its strongest fighter. Yet he died of depression at a young age. While out fishing, Li Ergou gets into a traffic accident and somehow transmigrates into the Ming Dynasty, into the body of Zhu Wenzheng, who has been gravely wounded in the Battle of Hongdu. The moment he remembers that Zhu Wenzheng’s fate is to be placed under house arrest until his death, Li Ergou feels his whole world crumbling. No way! I have to change my fate. I 113Reads7.3Score814d adds

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   The trilogy is worth checking out.

9. 9 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. 19.8kReads8.8Score84414d adds
10. 10 为 Pretending to Be a Fool to Protect Myself 为了自保装傻子 Men Jieliefu门劫裂夫Historical521k WordsCompleted Li Ergou transmigrated to an era of the Ming Dynasty that never existed, only to discover that his long-dead grandfather had also been a transmigrator. His grandfather had left him an incredibly wealthy estate, along with soldiers, money, and power. He was even related to the imperial family, and his father was a staunch loyalist to the emperor. The only problem was that the crown prince couldn’t stand him. Thinking about all this left Li Ergou feeling helpless. He had nothing but a bit of stren 1.6kReads8.1Score10214d adds
11. 11 魂 Reborn in the Great Ming, with My Eldest Brother Dead from the Start 魂穿大明，开局大哥陨落 Unfamiliar with the Bright Moon不知锦月Historical424k WordsCompleted An accident sends his soul back a hundred years. After another mishap, he becomes Mu Sheng, the son of Mu Ying. To everyone else, Zhu Yuanzhang is a ruthless, cold-blooded emperor. But in Mu Sheng's eyes, this supreme ruler has a tenderness and vulnerability that history never recorded. He saves the emperor's eldest grandson, Zhu Xiongying, protects Empress Ma, and turns the tide as a young man, earning a title of nobility in a single battle! From then on, the course of Ming history is utterly 699Reads—Score10414d adds

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    Good new books

12. 12 大 The Great Ming’s Dashing Prince Consort 大明纨绔驸马爷 Lang Rides the Wind and Breaks the Waves郎乘风破浪Historical143k WordsCompleted After transmigrating as Xiao Han, the wildest young lord in Yingtian, he spends a night with his arm around a Hu woman, laughing and cursing at the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Then Zhu Yuanzhang hurls a bloodstained marriage contract at him. The whole court laughs, expecting the spoiled brat to be tortured by the combing ordeal, but they have no idea that the wine flask at his waist conceals a firearm blueprint. That forced cry of “Father-in-law” will eventually shatter the blood-soaked game of p 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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13. 13 大 Great Ming: Zhu Xiongying, Grandpa Emperor, Don't Steal My Heroic Spirit! 大明朱雄英皇爷爷不要抢我英灵啊 Dreams of Reincarnation轮回幽梦Historical1.7M WordsCompleted In the tenth year of Hongwu, three-year-old Zhu Yingying, the emperor’s eldest grandson, falls from a horse and lies on the brink of death. When he opens his eyes again, golden pupils blaze with the power of the Heavenly Dao. The will of Huaxia has descended, and the fierce young grandson has awakened! In this life, he will defy fate, protect his loved ones, and cut down his enemies, so the sun and moon of the Ming dynasty shine forever! A devious plot? He summons Jia Xu, the poison strategist 331Reads—Score—14d adds

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    My own book! One volume on the early Ming Dynasty, the other on the late Ming Dynasty! It aims to fill the many gaps in my understanding of this most spirited and beloved dynasty! There are no basic factual errors or logical fallacies! It follows the major historical events, reasonably altering them without mindless plot twists. While remaining logical, it features imaginative and passionate interpretations. The sun, moon, mountains, and rivers will endure forever! The Ming Dynasty will endure forever! Our Chinese civilization will endure forever! Wherever the sun and moon shine, wherever rivers flow, this is Chinese soil! I hope this book will provide readers with a good reading experience, and that we can discuss and learn together!

14. 14 朕 I Am the Way of Heaven: The Great Ming Sun-and-Moon Banner Shall Fly Across the World 朕即天道：大明日月旗，插遍寰宇 Dreams of Reincarnation轮回幽梦Historical1.7M WordsCompleted The blood-red setting sun shines over the land, and three centuries of humiliation are carved into our bones! Unwilling to let China sink into ruin, the will of Heaven tears through time at the empire’s final hour, possessing the drowning, dying Tianqi Emperor, Zhu Youxiao! Inside the court, the powerful eunuch Wei Zhongxian holds sway. Outside, the Later Jin cavalry watches like a tiger waiting to pounce! Factional strife among the Donglin scholars drains the empire’s strength, while corrupt Sh 407Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 15 人 In the Great Ming Dynasty, I Rose to Power Through Immortality 人在大明，从长生开始权倾天下 Scorned by All千夫所指Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing [Court intrigue, everyone’s favorite, princess, immortal, no romance, world conquest] Ye Lingxi accidentally transmigrates to Mount Wudang in the twenty-fifth year of Zhizheng, where the immortal Zhang Sanfeng takes her in as his disciple. She obtains an elixir of immortality. Without a second thought, Ye Lingxi takes it herself. From then on, her appearance is frozen at eighteen, her Ren and Du meridians are unblocked, and she begins her path of cultivation. In the chaotic final years of the Yu 2.7kReads7.5Score13714d adds

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    Zhu Biao became emperor

16. 16 大 Great Ming: You Punch a Warhorse to Death, and You Say You Want to Be a Civil Official? 大明一拳打死战马你说要当文官？ I Eat Beef with Cilantro我吃牛肉加香菜Historical550k WordsOngoing Chen Dong transmigrates to the Yongle era. During Zhu Di’s first northern campaign, he starts out tending horses in the rear with Yu Qian and awakens the Immortal Civil Official System. Since he is on the battlefield, why is the System’s first reward the strength of a hegemon? What? The System is only active for three days? If he doesn’t become one of Zhu Di’s civil officials within three days, the System will shut down automatically, take back his rewards, and start a death countdown. Just then 2.6kReads—Score11614d adds

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    The Ming Dynasty, beginning with the Yongle Emperor.

17. 17 顶 Top-Tier Childcare: I Help Zhu Yuanzhang Raise His Grandson 顶级带娃：我给朱元璋带大孙 Why Should the Solitary Fear?孤者何惧Historical803k WordsCompleted [Great Ming] + [Adorable Kids] + [Changing History] An ancient painting crossed more than six hundred years and, by a twist of fate, became a bridge between the Great Ming and the modern world. It also began a journey through time for Zhu Xiongying, the eldest grandson of the Great Ming emperor, and Gao Yangqiu. A chubby little boy, Zhu Xiongying, drops from the sky. Gao Yangqiu is a young shopkeeper who loves looking after kids... "Choc'l'te" (chocolate), "egg tart," "robot," "car"... If other 2.2kReads7.4Score10314d adds
18. 18 双 Dual Transmigration: My Villa Connects to the Ming Dynasty 双穿：我家别墅通大明 Western Plains Clerk西平吏Historical748k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out, and I have no idea whether it'll go up later!] [Hongwu era] [Sweet romance] [One heroine] [Comedy] [Mutual transmigration] [Political intrigue] [The emperor's trusted confidant] [Imperial son-in-law of the Great Ming] [Absolutely handwritten, no AI] [Important notice: The "young lady" tag was clicked by mistake and can't be changed.] I'm Wang Buyào, a rich second-generation kid. I have three great loves in life: video games, staying home, and resisting marriage pressur 2.1kReads6.9Score10114d adds

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    A modern, goofy rich kid versus a charming, innocent princess from the Ming Dynasty. Single female lead, no system, plenty of political intrigue, logically sound and doesn't lower your IQ.

19. 19 我 My Years in the Great Ming 我在大明那些年 Qing Hong青红Historical8.6M WordsOngoing [The first long-life novel set in the Ming Dynasty on the entire internet] Li Qing transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty and, through a twist of fate, becomes a disciple of Zhang Landa. He lives a carefree life for years. In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu era, Empress Ma falls gravely ill, and by chance, Li Qing becomes her attending physician. From then on, Li Qing begins his journey through the Ming Dynasty. He experiences the bloodshed and turmoil of the Hongwu era and gets caught up in t 244.6kReads9.4Score19k14d adds

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    These are all novels about the Ming Dynasty. Some are about time travel and becoming an adult, some about becoming a military household, and some about becoming a prince or grandson of the emperor. If you're interested, you can check them out.

20. 20 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang Fakes His Death, and I Choose to Ascend the Throne! 大明：朱元璋假死，我选择登基！ Coconut Latte Is the Best生椰拿铁yydsHistorical2.5M WordsOngoing [No System + Meticulous + Emperor + Scheming + Twists + Political Intrigue and Wits + Logical Plot] In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuntong, who had transmigrated into this world, discovered that Old Zhu had kicked the bucket ahead of schedule. All the better. Letting Zhu Yunwen sit on the Dragon Throne would be a waste, so I’ll take it! But Zhu Yuntong had no idea. Zhu Yuanzhang had only faked his death to test Zhu Yunwen. “What? Zhu Yuntong has ascended the throne?!” “He wants to aboli 4kReads8.2Score45614d adds
21. 21 刚 I Was Buried Alive Right After I Transmigrated, Now I'll Conquer the Late Ming 刚穿越就被活埋，我要横推明末 Becoming Wind and Rain, Not You成风成雨不是你Historical4.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Ming Dynasty + Late Ming + Passionate + Ruthless Battles + Rise to Power + Chongzhen] Forge muskets, build a modern cavalry, wipe out the Eight Banners, crush the rebel bands, and conquer the realm! Zhou Jian'an never imagined he would transmigrate to the final years of the Ming Dynasty. He ends up in the body of a down-and-out military household member. That's right: in the late Ming, being in a military household meant being dirt poor. By a twist of fate, he wins the favor of 12.7kReads8.8Score1.2k14d adds
22. 22 我 I Am a Tyrant in the Ming Dynasty 我在大明当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical2.5M WordsCompleted You think I don't know you're secretly colluding with the Manchus? You think I don't know you've been hiding your commercial taxes? The southeast is lost in drunken revelry, while Shaanxi lies barren for a thousand miles, strewn with starving corpses! The court's ministers care nothing for the people's lives or the fate of the realm. They suck the lifeblood from the Ming and carve the flesh from the people! Even an ordinary man's fury can drench the ground in blood. Do you know what happens when 4kReads8.9Score24114d adds
23. 23 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I’m the Crown Prince, and Grandpa Is Zhu the Butcher 大明：开局皇长孙，爷爷朱屠夫 Running Snail奔跑的蜗牛Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + technological farming + contest for dominion + political schemes + inventions + from the start + no more hiding] After transmigrating to the fifteenth year of the Hongwu reign, I climbed out of a coffin from the start and became Zhu Yuanying, the true eldest imperial grandson. Zhu Yuanzhang silently withdrew his blade from the heads of the Huai-Xi nobles. “Well, now that I’m the Ming Dynasty’s Crown Prince, Zhu Yunwen, there’s no place for you anymore! Zhu Di, from now on, work w 700Reads8.4Score16114d adds
24. 24 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 33.1kReads9.1Score3.5k14d adds
25. 25 大 Great Ming: I’m the Strongest Imperial Grandson, So, Old Zhu, Step Down 大明：我最强皇孙，请老朱退位 Chen Miaowu陈喵呜Historical4.5M WordsCompleted In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Zhu Xuan transmigrates and becomes an abandoned infant, set adrift down a river in a wooden basin. Just then, Zhu Biao dies, and Zhu Yuanzhang comes across Zhu Xuan while taking a walk at the foot of Mount Zhong. To survive, Zhu Xuan quickly wins Zhu Yuanzhang over. His adorable smile soothes Zhu Yuanzhang’s grief over losing his son, and Zhu Yuanzhang takes him back to the palace. Zhu Yuanzhang initially plans to look into Zhu Xuan’s origins, but his investig 2.2kReads8.1Score23814d adds

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    🛵…ᴅᴜᴅᴜ! There's a very cute person reading what I've written.

26. 26 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 10.9kReads8.5Score40914d adds
27. 27 给 Livestreaming to the Ancients, I'm Winning Big 给古人直播我赢麻了 Chubby Time Traveler胖时间过客Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted Song Wanqing made a deal with the System: she could return to the modern world, but in exchange, she had to start livestreaming! And so, the people of Dongyu Kingdom had a series of incredible experiences: Towering skyscrapers Cars speeding past A military parade that struck awe into their hearts … 953Reads8.6Score10014d adds
28. 28 大 Great Ming: Abandoned from the Start, I’m Begged by Yongle to Claim the Throne 大明：开局被弃，永乐求我称帝 Seeking Pleasure in Dreams1梦里寻欢1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted In the first year of the Jianwen era, Zhu Zhanji is born and immediately becomes the apple of his grandfather Zhu Di's eye. His birth prompts Zhu Di to decide to rebel. In the first year of the Yongle era, Emperor Chengzu of Ming crushes the Jianwen court and slaughters more than fourteen thousand of Jianwen's ministers and their families. During the war, his most beloved grandson is captured by his second son, Zhu Gaoxu, and dies in a mass grave. Eleven years later, after soundly defeating the 482Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    In the first year of the Jianwen Emperor's reign, Zhu Zhanji was favored by Zhu Di, but later encountered unexpected changes. Years later, Zhu Di met Zhu Chen, and due to similar illnesses and injuries, they uncovered long-buried secrets, revealing the intricate story of the Ming Dynasty's imperial family!

29. 29 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 41.5kReads9.0Score3.8k14d adds

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    This book is absolutely amazing! I rarely recommend books; I usually just read them casually on my own. But I've recommended this book to people around me countless times!

30. 30 大 The Iron-Boned Ming, Zhu Qizhen the Fortress Emperor 大明硬骨头，堡宗朱祁镇 Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical204k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no overpowered protagonist, no crushing everyone with brute force] On the eve of the Tumu Crisis, he transmigrates as Zhu Qizhen and is emperor for just one day. Why did Zhu Qizhen clear Wang Zhen's name? Was the Zhu Qizhen who returned to power in history really the same man? Did the Ming dynasty truly begin its decline with him? Of the sixteen Ming emperors, how many met a clear-cut end? He must survive first. Only then can he think about anything else. With three 729Reads—Score11714d adds

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

31. 31 自 I Revealed I’d Transmigrated, and Zhu Yuanzhang Both Loves and Hates Me 自爆穿越，朱元璋对我又爱又恨 Coke Is Poisonous可乐有毒Historical112k WordsOngoing Someone asked: What should you do if you transmigrate to ancient times, don't want to farm, have no official household registration, and can't speak the language? How are you supposed to survive? Pei Yan thought, Isn't this as easy as having hands? Watch closely. I'll do it just once. 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Ming Dynasty, without a system

32. 32 大 The Marxist Emperor of the Great Ming: Chongzhen’s Answer 大明马哲主义皇帝：崇祯的答卷 Boss Cao of Jian'an建安曹总Historical954k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + political intrigue + alternate history + struggle for supremacy] Watch as a modern Marxist, well-versed in the art of overthrowing dragons, prescribes the first powerful remedy for a Ming dynasty rotten to the core! He has an answer to deliver! I was a Marxism student in graduate school. One moment I was asleep, and the next I had become Chongzhen, the emperor who would hang himself on Coal Hill! With the treasury empty, political factions at each other's throats, and rebels ris 42Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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    One book at the beginning, one book at the end; criticism and corrections are welcome.

33. 33 明 Crown Prince Liu Ju of the Ming: My Father Is Zhu Yuanzhang 明太子刘据：我的老爹朱元璋 Boss Cao of Jian'an建安曹总Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Part of the Emperor Qin, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, and Emperor Taizu of Ming series: The Crown Prince of Han, Liu Ju, Reincarnated in Zhu Biao He is Liu Ju, a lonely soul who has lingered for a thousand years. All his life, he wanted nothing more than to hear, “A father understands his son, and a son understands his father.” He is Zhu Yuanzhang, an iron-willed emperor who, in his later years, bears the pain of losing his son. When the soul of a crown prince from the Han dynas 2kReads8.6Score14114d adds
34. 34 大 Ming's God of War, Zhu Di 大明战神朱棣 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical472k WordsCompleted Why do we love reading about him? Because he lived the way we wish we could: if you don’t like it, fight! If you lose, own it! If you win, don’t brag. He feigned madness, played the fool, and even ate pig feed in a pigsty. Then he fought his way from Beiping to Nanjing and seized the dragon throne with his own hands. Zhu Di, the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, was twenty when he was sent to govern Beiping. No one had any faith in this “Fourth Son.” His imperial father suspected him, his nephew trie 20.2kReads8.3Score1.4k14d adds
35. 35 明 The Ming Dynasty’s Special Reconnaissance Troops: The Night Watchmen 明朝特种侦察兵夜不收 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical456k WordsCompleted A battle of wits between elite scouts, a shadow war of espionage full of twists, and a poignant romance between two people caught in forces beyond their control: all this awaits in the legendary tale of the Ming Dynasty’s Night-Rejecting scouts! During the Jiajing era, unrest flares along the frontier as the Mongols and Jurchens watch hungrily from the shadows. An elite reconnaissance unit known as the Night-Rejectors becomes the sharpest hidden blade guarding the Ming border. Shen Yan, the son 414Reads6.4Score10014d adds

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    "Night Scouts" were a special and elite reconnaissance force within the Ming Dynasty's border armies. Witness: hardcore reconnaissance battles, espionage twists and turns, and deeply moving emotions entangled in conflict—all in this legendary tale of Ming Dynasty special reconnaissance soldiers! Thrilling, suspenseful, and fraught with danger…it's incredibly exhilarating…Rise up, Han Dynasty…

36. 36 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Cast Zhu Yuanzhang as an Extra 大明：开局把朱元璋当群演 Two Hamburgers Aren't Enough两个汉堡吃不饱Historical83k WordsCompleted Shrimp Ren from the start, he runs into Zhu Yuanzhang. After spending a long time with Zhu Yuanzhang and the others, he discovers their true identities. But from the moment he came into contact with Zhu Yuanzhang and his companions, the Ming Dynasty had already begun to follow an entirely new course of history. A very different Ming Dynasty. 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Is there anyone experienced enough to take a look at a book written by a complete newbie?

37. 37 我 Opening a Shop in the Hongwu Era 我在洪武开商铺 Shushu Is Reading书书在看书Historical526k WordsOngoing [No System] + [Two-way transmigration] + [Turning it over to the government] + [Lighthearted comedy] + [Power fantasy] + [Daily life] Liu Qiang was heading home in a foul mood when he stumbled across a mysterious object. He discovered that it let him travel back and forth between the modern world and the Ming Dynasty! After secretly visiting the Ming Dynasty, he opened a shop there and settled into the quiet business of buying and selling goods. One day, a government agency discovered his secret 170Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    This one definitely meets the requirements, remember to take a look!

38. 38 穿 What Do I Do After Transmigrating as Zhu Yuanzhang's Kid? 穿越成朱元璋的崽了怎么办 Lu Xueqing Loves Tomato Rice爱吃茄汁饭的陆雪晴Historical193k WordsOngoing My new work is here! You're all welcome to 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! 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Brothers, feel free to offer any suggestions, I'm just asking for your honest criticism to wake me up.

39. 39 穿 Transmigrating as Crown Prince Zhu Biao of the Ming Dynasty 穿越大明太子朱标 Lang Rides the Wind and Breaks the Waves郎乘风破浪Historical154k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 6Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 40 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. 8.4kReads8.5Score71414d adds

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    No system, but not mindless, slow-paced, not a wish-fulfillment novel.

41. 41 大 The Great Ming Surveillance Court 大明道察院 Lintai麟台Historical690k WordsOngoing [See the epic history of the Daoist sects in the early Ming through the eyes of a transmigrator] In the third year of Hongwu, the Hongwu Emperor established the mysterious Dao Investigation Bureau to rein in Daoist sorcerers who could turn the tide at will. There is no carefree Daoist life here, only the ironclad rule that “magic must be bounded by law, and the Dao restrained by regulations.” Even mighty cultivators who can fly through the skies and burrow through the earth must face execution i 3.3kReads9.3Score49214d adds

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    The author, a scholar of religious history, meticulously adheres to historical records such as the *History of Ming* and the *Veritable Records of the Ming Taizu*, and verifies Daoist classics like the *Daozang*, *Longhushan Zhi*, and *Maoshan Zhi*, as well as local county gazetteers. The content is highly rigorous, beginning the story in the 22nd year of the Hongwu reign (1389) and connecting to many real historical events, such as the murder of Prince Lu, the self-immolation of Prince Tan, Lan Yu's conquest of the local chieftains, the rebellion of Li Shanchang, and Prince Yan's northern expedition. It also aligns with many Daoist secret histories. Without a certain level of cultural literacy and historical background, it may be difficult to understand.

42. 42 徒 All My Disciples Are Great Demons 徒弟都是大魔头 Ten Thousand Dairy Knights奶骑千万Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted When he first arrived in the fantasy world, he was stuck with a good-for-nothing template. The only way to defy fate and change his life was to take 108 disciples and pass down 108 inheritances of the Great Dao. But Ye Bei reached the end of his lifespan without ever seeing that day come. Three hundred years after his death, all his disciples had mastered their inheritances. He defied fate, changed his destiny, and returned to the fantasy world. But he discovered that the fantasy continent had a 2.1kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds

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    Entering the world of fantasy as a complete failure, Ye Bei needed to recruit 108 disciples to defy fate and change his destiny, but even after exhausting his lifespan, he failed. Three hundred years after his death, he returned to find his disciples had become great demons, dominating the fantasy continent!

43. 43 倚 The Legend of Junxiang: A Prequel to The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, Part 2 倚天前传之君襄风云录2 The Tired-Headed Youngster费头青年Male-Channel Fanfiction523k WordsOngoing Another work by the author of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: The Ming Cult's Revenge. [The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber] [The Legend of the Condor Heroes] [The Return of the Condor Heroes] [Wuxia] [System] [Transmigration] [Jin Yong fan fiction] This isn't a wish-fulfillment story about seducing other men's wives and taking in one's master's wife or junior sister. Xiangyang falls, and Guo Jing and Huang Rong die. On Mount Emei, the “Little Eastern Heretic” Guo Xiang uses her sword as a brus 10.2kReads8.7Score54114d adds

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    What happened in the century-long gap in the martial arts world depicted in the Condor Trilogy? "The Legend of Guo Xiang: The Chronicles of Jun Xiang" reveals the answer. Guo Xiang, Zhang Junbao, and Murong Xiaoxiao struggle to survive amidst the bloody battle of Xiangyang and the clash of swords, growing and transforming through founding their own sects and conquering demons over sixty years, taking you on a journey through an authentic Jin Yong martial arts world.

44. 44 殖 Colonizing the Ming Dynasty 殖民大明 Shang Bigmouth尚大嘴Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Wang Ding obtains a magical piece of jade that can open a spatial rift, creating a gateway to the Ming dynasty. There, Wang Ding finds wealth and glory in a new world. This is the story of how he saves people and kills them. 6.3kReads8.8Score42314d adds

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    Go to the Ming Dynasty in search of wealth and glory!!

45. 45 大 Great Ming: Reborn as Zhu Biao, Rewriting the Future 大明：重生朱标，改写未来 The Sleeper with Chronic Insomnia长期失眠的沉睡者Historical344k WordsOngoing Zhu Biao, who died in the thirty-first year of Hongwu, is reborn in the twenty-first century, carrying deep regrets and reluctance. He becomes a scientist, and at the age of ninety-eight, just as he dies, he returns to the seventh year of Hongwu, to the year when Lu Shi has just entered the Eastern Palace, Chang Shi is still pregnant with Zhu Xiongying, and his mother, Empress Ma, is still in good health. Armed with precious memories of the twenty-first century, how will Zhu Biao change the Ming 6Reads—Score314d adds

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    This book lacks a systematic structure and focuses on Zhu Biao, a protagonist with exceptional memory, who is reborn into the 20th century and lives a long life in the new society. He dies filled with regret, and perhaps divine intervention allows him to be reborn at the time of his wedding to Lady Lü. The reborn Zhu Biao is determined to protect Lady Chang and will not allow her to die young. This book will change the Ming Dynasty, altering the original historical outcome and preventing the tragic end of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, who lost his wife and grandson in middle age and his son in his later years, burying his son. It will also propel the Ming Dynasty to new historical heights.

46. 46 大 Great Ming: Hidden Dragon, Zhu Di’s Road to Reversal 大明潜龙：朱棣的逆袭之路 Kangaroo King袋鼠王Historical111k WordsOngoing I transmigrate into the Ming dynasty and take over the body of Zhu Di in the second year of Hongwu, setting the stage for a legend that changes history. Though I know what lies ahead, I resolve to break free from the chains of fate and use extraordinary wisdom and strategy to assist the virtuous crown prince, Zhu Biao. With my help, the Ming dynasty rises like a brilliant star, achieving clean government, a thriving economy, flourishing culture, and unprecedented national strength. See how I use 2Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 47 武 The Martial Emperor Comes to Qing: Wielding Dream of the Red Chamber to Restore the Ming 武皇临清：手执红楼复大明 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted “My empire! Who’s kneeling down and handing it over to someone else?!” Outraged by the late Qing’s incompetence and treachery, Wu Zetian and Zhu Di rise from the dead and travel through time in a fury. With the cipher key to Dream of the Red Chamber in hand, they restore the Ming dynasty… 61Reads—Score214d adds

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    The passionate Zhu Di… "Who is kneeling and offering up my empire?!"

48. 48 统 Ruling the Feudal Lords, Zhu Yuanzhang Crowns Me Emperor 统御诸藩，朱元璋为我黄袍加身 Dreaming Sleeper of the Thatched Cottage草堂睡梦人Historical168k WordsCompleted Dear readers, don’t worry. I have a complete outline to support a million-word story. If you’re looking for action, you can start at Chapter 11. He transmigrates right into the Crown Prince’s investiture ceremony and receives the first Crown Prince faction in history, personally forged by Emperor Taizu Gao. See how Zhu Biao avoids his destined death, saves Empress Ma and his legitimate son Zhu Xiongying, unites the meritorious nobles, civil officials, military generals, and regional princes, and —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is excellent. A modern person transmigrates to Zhu Biao and gradually grows into a ruthless, benevolent, and territorially expanding monarch. It's not mindless; the logic is strong, and the author is very prolific, writing four chapters a day.

49. 49 帝 The Art of Imperial Politics: The Jiajing Era 帝王心术：嘉靖时代 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical227k WordsCompleted This novel offers a profound look at Jiajing’s transformation from an energetic reformer into an emperor obsessed with Daoism. Daoist priests such as Shao Yuanjie and Tao Zhongwen used mysticism to manipulate his inner world; Yan Song and his son won favor with Daoist prayers and monopolized power for twenty years; Xu Jie bided his time before finally bringing down the treacherous ministers; and Hai Rui risked his life to submit a memorial condemning the ills of the age. Together, these vivid ch 1.2kReads6.9Score11414d adds

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    Jiajing Emperor: "Everyone, tell me, what kind of emperor am I? I can't even acknowledge my own father as my father?! Isn't this the biggest joke in the world?! Who am I bullying?! However, I'm also very powerful 🐮, even though I haven't held court for decades, no one has dared to rebel against me?!"... Based on history, beautifully written! A study of imperial intrigue, worth reading!

50. 50 三 Three Kingdoms: Reborn as Zhao Yun, with Diao Chan Sharpening My Spear 三国：重生赵云，貂蝉为我磨枪 With Brush and Ink, I Paint Your Beauty执笔墨画妳倾城Historical2.4M WordsCompleted “You wretch! Your master's wife is pregnant. Was it you...?” “Impossible! I didn't! It wasn't me! I absolutely did not do it!” His soul transmigrates into Zhao Yun. He steals Liu Bei's second and third brothers, then takes Yuan Shao's two trusted generals. He forms an oath of brotherhood with five men in the Peach Garden, and begins his quest to conquer the land in Youzhou, plotting out the whole board. With the help of the noblewoman Empress He, his fortunes soar from then on, and he rises stea 15.8kReads8.6Score1.8k14d adds

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