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Chinese History That Gets You Hooked from the First Page 一读就上瘾的中国史
A sweeping series on the historical patterns of five thousand years of Chinese history, helping you build a rational, objective, and pattern-seeking framework for a new way of thinking! This series is, in fact, a history book even more captivating than a novel. Starting with the Qin and Han dynasties, it covers the Jin dynasties, the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Song, Liao, Jin, and Xia dynasties, the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and the Taiping Heavenly Ki
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- 2 Three Hundred Years of Tang Dynasty: Rise and Fall (Complete in 7 Volumes) 大唐兴衰三百年（全7册） This series tells the story of the three centuries of the Tang dynasty, from 607 to 907. Drawing on official histories and classic historical works such as the Old Book of Tang, the New Book of Tang, the Record of the Founding of the Great Tang, and the Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance, it uses time as its framework and the key figures and events that shaped history as its focus. Told in a witty, humorous style, it offers a sweeping portrait of the lives of the Tang dynasty's twenty-one 3kReads9.5Score67114d adds
- 3 Zeng Guofan's Methods of Scholarship 曾国藩治学方法 This book explores three dimensions: self-cultivation, managing affairs, and reading. Its discussion of self-cultivation advocates integrating “resolve, insight, and perseverance,” building a foundation for body and mind through meditation and a regular routine. Its approach to managing affairs reveals, through practical examples such as running a household and leading an army, the unity of hands-on action and institutional innovation. Its discussion of reading emphasizes “mastering one field” a 356Reads9.0Score15614d adds
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The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史
The Secret History of the Four Great Beauties is a vivid, legendary novel about four famous beauties of ancient China: Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan, and Yang Guifei. Skillfully blending history and legend, fact and fiction, this work uses delicate prose and rich storytelling to reveal the important roles these four beauties played in their respective eras and the influence they had. During the Spring and Autumn period, Xi Shi used her beauty to beguile King Fuchai of Wu under a plan devised b
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Fickle as Water 水性杨花
In the chaotic years of the Republic of China, Xu Fangqing of Peach Blossom Village and Li Xiaoming, a fisherman, had known and loved each other since childhood. Their feelings were mutual, and with her uncle’s help, they became engaged, believing they would spend their lives together in peace. But fate had other plans: Fangqing’s uncle suddenly died, and her greedy mother-in-law secretly seized the family’s savings. For money, the mother-in-law joined forces with relatives and cruelly sold Fang
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Soda, a Cat, and a Ten-Million-Euro White Whale 汽水，猫与一千万欧元的白鲸
He takes pleasure in torturing goldfish, then searches for the ultimate answer by trying to control everything. The AI beluga whale he built for ten million euros is his “perfect creation” for the world, and a mirror reflecting the darkness of human nature. While countless elites go wild over his tech empire, only I know that the “soda experiment” that began in childhood has never ended... This is a psychological thriller that delves deep into the soul, making you confront an all-pervasive desir
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The Officialdom Game 官奕
My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature?
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After I Learned Her Secret, She Took Me to the Civil Affairs Bureau 我知道她的秘密后，她却带我去了民政局
After I Learned Her Secret, She Took Me to the Civil Affairs Bureau
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- 9 Adoption into the Family 过继 This is a novel about a man growing up through blood and tears. Along with the cruelty of reality comes the trickery of fate. But if you’re a man, wipe away your tears and face every hardship. Make yourself tough as steel, unbreakable... 30.4kReads9.3Score3.2k14d adds
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A Humble Family’s Path to Officialdom, Part One 寒门仕途【一】
New Book: The Humble Official’s Path [Realistic Period Drama] [Rise from Poverty] [Political Intrigue] [Ambitious Struggle] [Rural Cadres] [Urban Life] In the 1970s, in Xiaochenzhuang, southern Henan, a family of three siblings lives in poverty. They are supported by the state, their father died young, and their mute mother is forced to remarry, leaving them to fend for themselves. The sisters choose Chen Shouzheng to continue his studies, and he devotes himself to his books, eventually becoming
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Wu Zetian's Four Great Mystery Cases 武则天四大奇案
[Historical Mystery + Four Great Cases + Ancient-Era Deduction] From strange cases in the countryside to courtly intrigue, Di Renjie carefully unravels the truth at every turn. Newly appointed magistrate of Changping County, Di Renjie is immediately faced with a bizarre murder: a merchant from Huzhou is found mysteriously dead at an inn in Liulidun. The local headman, Hu De, abuses his power, but the identity of the real culprit raises even more questions. Disguised as an ordinary traveler, Di R
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The Battle of Lake Changjin: The Turning Point of the Korean War 长津湖战役：朝鲜战争的拐点
Discover the true story of the Battle of Lake Changjin, a desperate clash of wills and faith. We salute the great soldiers. Those faces hidden beneath the ice, those who died under the bombs: they deserve to be remembered! More than seventy years ago, the Langlin Mountains were rugged and buried beneath heavy snow. The wind howled into people's ears, as loud as an exploding shell. Many lay in the snow. The charge sounded, but they could no longer move. Snowflakes settled on their eyelashes, and
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A Garden of Students, Growing Old Together in Love 桃李满天下恩爱共白头
Wu Xiaomin was a country girl, born and raised in the countryside, but she had always been a good student and was naturally beautiful. Unfortunately, after she started high school, her surroundings changed dramatically, leaving her confused and lost. In her sophomore year, she met a new homeroom teacher who helped her find her way again. After graduating from college, Wu Xiaomin gave up a job placement back in her hometown and introduced a female college classmate to her former high school teach
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- 14 Tales of the Qingshui River 清水河往事 Zhao Xinran was once a young high school teacher. He left the classroom to take the civil service exam and became the mayor of a town. Thanks to his dedication and strong results, he was promoted to director of a county bureau, and eventually became the director of a municipal department. Two female students worked under him, one specializing in the humanities and the other in the sciences. Both made significant contributions to their hometowns, earning Zhao Xinran political achievements while d 676Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Lu Xueqi, Vocational School Student 中专生陆雪琪 Lu Xueqi, the Vocational School Student 1.6kReads—Score1914d adds
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The North and South Are Settled 南北定
[Alternate History] + [Political Schemes and Wits] + [Martial Arts and the Jianghu] The world unites after long division, and divides after long unity. Where will the heroes of the realm take the world that the Great Zhou won?
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The Gray Zone 灰色地带【】
Many years later, A Shuiyang would still remember his smile: a silly grin that showed off a row of white teeth. Little sister finally made it out of those mountains, but, big brother, I can’t find my home.
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Songs of the Listening Wind Tower 听风楼歌
Why does Xiangju run a business that only loses money and never makes a profit? She treats relationships just as carelessly, elbowing her way to the top of the airport’s Twelve Most Beautiful Women. She has Hong Zhi and Brother Gen fighting over her in a jealous brawl, and instead of being ashamed, she’s proud of it. After her eldest daughter gets into a prestigious university, she works hard and becomes independent. She tutors and models cars in her spare time, and accompanies her professor to
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Li Shizi of the Tang Dynasty: My Six Tycoon Darlings! 大唐兕子：我的六个神豪小囊君！
A woman who transmigrates into another world finds her way to a higher-dimensional acceptance of her own strength and weakness, maturity and immaturity, dignity and disarray amid the height of the Tang dynasty. In the first five volumes, she is intensely drawn to strength and despises foolishness, ashamed of her own imperfections. When her energy is high, she is the model of a refined, high-born lady: restrained, sensible, and keenly observant. When her energy is low, she becomes anxious, avoida
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- 20 The Splendor of Bianjing in the Song Dynasty: Provoke Her, and the Storm Will Pass! 宋韵京华：惹她，山雨歇！ When someone finds himself in the Song Dynasty, the first thing he runs into isn’t the scenery. It’s the rules. The Song here isn’t a mere backdrop. It’s life itself: the ledgers of the marketplace, the hurdles of the imperial exams, the give-and-take of human relationships, the weight of ritual and law. Layer upon layer. Pressed down this far, people often don’t cry out. They just make themselves a little smaller. This book is built on literary craft. It doesn’t rely on a golden finger to clear 19Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 21 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 二哈和他的白猫师尊 [The audiobook adaptation of the same name, starring Gu Jiangshan and Sanshi, is complete. Tune in and give it a listen!] Mo Ran thought becoming Chu Wanning's disciple had been a mistake. His master was far too much like a cat, while he was like a silly dog wagging its tail and fawning over him. Dogs and cats can't reproduce together, and the silly dog hadn't wanted to reach out his fluffy paws toward that cat in the first place. He'd always thought dogs should be with dogs, like his senior bro 100.9kReads9.7Score19.5k14d adds
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Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版）
This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero
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- 23 The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传 A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country. 884Reads9.6Score—14d adds
- 24 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 838Reads9.6Score—14d adds
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Steel and Sunflower 钢与葵
This is a serious, dark-toned epic fantasy set on an imaginary continent. It features multiple protagonists, intricately interwoven plotlines, and a profound world. Its many elements include historical realism, political intrigue, steampunk, Cthulhu, mystery, and character growth. It is a slow burn, but never drags. Welcome to a world that belongs to no heroes. Here, pure light does not triumph over darkness. Instead, faith and fate clash in a bloody struggle. Supernatural powers are not blessin
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Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾
Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan
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Three Battles with the White Bone Demon? I, Old Zhu, Can’t Bear to Do It 三打白骨精？俺老猪舍不得
Three Fights Against the White Bone Demon? I, Old Zhu, Can’t Bear to Do It
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- 28 I Transmigrated Into the German Army in World War II, Wanted to Surrender, but Kept Racking Up Military Merit 穿越成二战德军，我只想投降却狂拿战功 Transmigrated as a German soldier in World War II, I just want to surrender, but keep racking up military honors —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 I Became the Indestructible Cockroach of the Three Kingdoms, and No One Can Kill Me 活成三国不死小强，谁都杀不掉我 I’ve Become the Undying Cockroach of the Three Kingdoms, and No One Can Kill Me 74Reads—Score214d adds
- 30 Weaving Dust in the Phoenix Palace: Lady Pan of Eastern Wu 织尘凤阙：东吴潘后 Weaving Dust into the Phoenix Palace: Pan, Empress of Eastern Wu 45Reads—Score114d adds
- 31 An AI Torments a Thousand-Year-Old Vampire Until He Questions His Life 千年吸血鬼被AI虐到怀疑人生 A Thousand-Year-Old Vampire Gets Bullied by AI Until He Questions His Life 61Reads—Score214d adds
- 32 Starcore Prison: A Pact of Steel and Blood 星核囚笼：机械与血契 Starcore Prison: Machine and Blood Pact 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 A Wild Ride From the Spider Cave to the Immortal Realm 从盘丝洞到仙界的狂飙 A little demon named Su Xiang’er burst out of the Cave of the Silken Webs. Born with the superpower to control objects, she turned Heaven upside down! The Jade Emperor was hopping mad, but there was nothing he could do about it. Unsatisfied with the immortal realm, this little terror ran off to the mortal world and started playing the markets, raking in a fortune. She not only took big names from the immortal realm, like Flower-Fruit Mountain, the Moon Palace, and the Dragon Palace, public, but 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 My Years as a Prisoner of War in World War II 我在二战当俘虏的那些年 My Years as a Prisoner of War in World War II 319Reads—Score214d adds
- 35 Transmigrated as Fahai: I Know Everyone in This Story, So I'm Just Giving Up 穿越法海：全熟人剧本我直接摆烂 I Transmigrated into Fahai: With a Cast Full of Familiar Faces, I’m Just Going to Phone It In 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Mirror, Mirror, Tell Me: Where Is the Scumbag Chasing Snow White? 魔镜魔镜告诉我，追白雪的渣男在哪里 Magic Mirror, Magic Mirror, Tell Me: Where Is the Scumbag Who’s Chasing Snow White? 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 I Scored 380 on the College Entrance Exam, Yet Ten Years Later I Outclassed the Top Students from Elite Universities 高考380分的我，十年后碾压985学霸 I Scored 380 on the College Entrance Exam, Yet Ten Years Later I Outclassed the Top Students from China's 985 Universities 32Reads—Score114d adds
- 38 A Gentle Breeze, an Old Dream 清风别旧梦 A Gentle Breeze Leaves Old Dreams Behind 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Lucky Star of Normandy: The Absurd World War II of a Frontline Soldier 诺曼底幸运星：先锋大兵的离谱二战 The Lucky Star of Normandy: A Vanguard Soldier's Absurd World War II 343Reads—Score714d adds
- 40 Destined Across Three Lifetimes: A Romantic Legacy of Young Love and Marriage 缘定三生，青春婚约的浪漫传承 A sweet promise spanning their youth, sealed by an engagement. Surrounded by the warmth of family and the passion of youth, they keep their vows and write a romantic story together, full of amusing moments from school and everyday life. From Lin Shimin's admiration for Luo Yimo, to their wondrous chance encounters at all kinds of events, and the hilarious, heartwarming episodes that follow, their story is sure to make you smile. The novel has playful banter between best friends, the warm support 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Wait for Me, Lady Lingbai 灵柏娘子等等我 That winter night, we sat around the charcoal brazier, the coals crackling as I huddled in a corner and listened to the adults tell a story about the sacred cypress at the village entrance. They said... The person who told me that story has passed away, but the chilling feeling it gave me is still etched in my memory. Now, I’ve adapted the story into a novel. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Transmigrated into a German U-Boat Captain in World War II, I Just Want to Slacken Off and Surrender 穿越成二战德国潜艇艇长，我只想摸鱼投降 Transmigrated into a German U-Boat Captain in World War II: I Just Want to Slack Off and Surrender 957Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 This Is Crazy! The French Prince Rebels Every Day, Yet No One Dares Kill Him 疯了！法国王爷天天造反，死活没人敢杀 He’s Gone Mad! The French Prince Rebels Every Day, Yet No One Dares Kill Him 102Reads—Score114d adds
- 44 Fallen Blossoms for You, Please Accept Them with a Smile 落花赠卿，请君笑纳 Falling Blossoms for You, Please Accept Them with a Smile 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Romeo and Juliet 2.0 罗密欧与朱丽叶2.0 Romeo and Juliet 2.0 3Reads—Score114d adds
- 46 After We Parted, I Wasted My Youth in the Drizzle 一别烟雨负韶华 One Parting in Misty Rain, a Lifetime of Lost Youth 17Reads—Score—14d adds
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Love You, Old Me! 爱你老己！
Only those who know how to love themselves can benefit others. Three women make a show, but what about twelve? Every person has their own unique cracks and their own light. In Love Yourself, Old Me!, we see how this community of women supports one another and grows together, and how each finds healing and direction while running a bookstore, a spring teahouse, and a coffee shop. Love Yourself, Old Me! is a slow-burn masterpiece that lingers in the mind, a rich, multi-protagonist drama, and a swe
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- 48 Transmigrating Through Movie Trains 穿越电影火车 Lin Xizhao, a cultural relic restorer, accidentally touches a century-old film projector and falls into a time-traveling train that journeys through light and shadow. Its 136 carriages correspond to classics from a century of cinema. She opens the door to Farewell My Concubine, where Cheng Dieyi’s sword stops a mere inch from her throat. She ventures into Interstellar, where she must modify the code before a black hole consumes everything. But every rewrite distorts reality as well. When charact 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 After My Sixty-Ninth Interview 面完六十九次后 After 69 interviews, Li Linlin is finally hired by a floral design company. She thinks her career is about to bloom, only to discover that she’s the company’s 37th female employee, while its sole man is the ever-elegant, composed CEO, Gu Huai. In this workplace, where women’s thinking unpacks itself endlessly like a recursive function, even a discussion about mooncake gift boxes can turn into a semiotic critique. Just as overanalysis threatens to crush the last remaining spark of creativity, Li 1Reads—Score—14d adds
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A History of the Ming Palace 明代宫闱史
Venture deep into the palace to explore the love and hatred between emperors and their consorts; delve into history and discover the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you understand the palace. Understand the palace, and you understand history. Understand history, and the realities of the world become clear. Palace romances are an important branch of traditional historical fiction.
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