The Best-Ever Ming Dynasty Novel 最牛逼的明朝小说

1. 401 大 Great Ming: Bandit General, Sage of War, Great Rebel 大明，山贼大将军，兵圣大反贼 The Skipping Rabbit溜溜的兔子Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [No mindless characters, no pure power fantasy] [The dark side of human nature in the halls of power] [The truth behind the Ming emperors' frequent untimely deaths] [Monsters and demons at the end of a dynasty] [Cunning] [Scheming for the realm] The Ming Dynasty is incredibly unlucky: internal strife, foreign threats, natural disasters, man-made calamities, fiscal collapse, factional infighting... every condition for a dynasty's fall has come together. In the first year of the Taichang reign, a 2.5kReads8.4Score194Shelves
2. 402 神 The Light of Shenwu 神武之明 A Reed in the Vast River一苇河广Historical492k WordsOngoing In the seventh year of the Tianqi era, the Great Ming dynasty, after 260 years, is beset by crises on every side. With great upheaval on the horizon, Guo Keyang, an artillery company commander in a field army, is caught in a training accident and transmigrates into the body of Prince Xin, Zhu Youjian. Watch him find a way through the crisis and rewrite a history that left countless people aching with regret. No System, no wish-fulfillment. Political intrigue, training troops, migration, war, his 30Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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   A newly discovered Ming Dynasty time-travel novel; after reading this, I can't stand other Ming Dynasty history novels anymore.

3. 403 明 Ming Dynasty: My Giant Warships and Cannons 明朝：我的巨舰大炮 Mountain Wind, Wooden Fish山风木鱼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted This novel follows the protagonist as he transmigrates to the late Ming dynasty aboard an ironclad coast guard ship equipped with modern weapons. Armed with advanced weapons and knowledge, he vies for control of the empire, ushers in a new dynasty, resists foreign invaders, wipes out the Japanese pirates, dominates the seas, and wages war across the globe. Strategy + ironclad warships + cannons + no System. 10kReads9.0Score986Shelves
4. 404 大EN Reborn as Zhu Yunwen: Forging a Mighty Ming 大明：我重生成了朱允炆 Plum Blossoms Startled by Snow寒梅惊雪Historical4.3M WordsOngoing In the thirty-first year of Hongwu, Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang passed away. Zhu Yunwen, the imperial grandson with a soul from a later age, ascended the throne! “Since I've become the Son of Heaven of the Great Ming, then... sorry, Zhu Di, you'll just have to be a capable minister who brings peace to the realm!” “Let's set up a cabinet, build a military academy, open a state-owned bank, develop the commercial tax system, and make nine years of compulsory education universal...” “Send Zheng He to S 39Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   These are all novels from the Ming Dynasty. The first one is about becoming Zhu Yunwen, the second about becoming Zhu Yuanzhang's uncle, and the third about becoming the Wanli Emperor. You can take a look at them.

5. 405 大 Great Ming: The Founding Supreme King of the Zhu Yuanzhang Clan 大明：朱元璋家的开国太上王 Commoner in the Mugwort蓬蒿凡人Historical251k WordsCompleted Zhu Yi transmigrates into the body of Zhu Chongba’s uncle, becoming the highest-ranking elder still alive in the Zhu family. That year, as Zhu Chongba carries him to a temple to become a monk, he whispers in his eldest nephew’s ear: “Drive out the barbarians and restore China! Zhu Chongba of the Zhu family is destined to be emperor. Why become a bald monk? You were born to rebel. That’s the career with a future!” When the Ming dynasty is founded, he surpasses Xu Da and Li Shanchang to become t 6.6kReads8.6Score303Shelves
6. 406 大 Great Ming: My Brother Is Zhu Chongba, and My Nephew Is the Yongle Emperor, Zhu Biao 大明：我哥朱重八，侄永乐帝标子 Si Chenyue肆尘月Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A young master from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners was unexpectedly born into the late Yuan Dynasty. When Zhu Yuanzhang rose up against the Yuan, he followed Li Zhen and joined him. After earning merit as a boy, he was adopted by Old Zhu as a son in his drunkenness and given the name Zhu Chongshi. He became the only prince of a commandery in the Ming with an unusual two-character title. Xu Miaoyun refused to marry anyone but him. He was determined to become the richest, m 18.4kReads8.2Score805Shelves
7. 407 永 Eternal Homestead 永恒家园 Shen Yuan慎远Historical525k WordsCompleted A man on the road is as beautiful as jade, a gentleman unmatched beneath the heavens. A young man is granted a new life and reunited with his parents, forging their family bonds anew as father and son, mother and son. He strives forward, vowing to build a happy home for his parents and make money from the bounty of the mountains. With his remarkably good memory, he takes the scholar exams, earns official honors, and helps build a heartwarming story for his hometown. There is family affection and 215Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   This is a different Ming Dynasty. With its powerful cannons and warships, it pacifies the barbarians in the South Seas, crosses the sea to fight the Japanese, squeezes the living space of the Jurchens, and expands its territory northward by three thousand miles. A young scholar who came from the mountains leads thousands of troops through the long river of history!

8. 408 开 Taken as a Laborer from the Start, I Become the Ming Dynasty's First Duke 开局被捉壮丁，我成大明第一国公 Ostrich Bro鸵鸟哥Historical2.1M WordsOngoing Li Qiu unexpectedly transmigrated to the fifth year of the Hongwu era, just as he was being press-ganged into the Northern Expedition. Fortunately, he could see what was coming. He restored Xu Da's reputation at the Battle of Lingbei, then oversaw the repair of the city walls, and soon his name reached the imperial court. Made enemies of Hu Weiyong and Guo Huan? No problem. They're both going to die anyway! Someone is driving up grain prices during the Kaifeng floods? Kill them all. Anyone who 45.2kReads8.3Score3.3kShelves
9. 409 大 Great Ming: I'm the Richest Man in the World 大明：全球我最富 Qi Xi期羲Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Zhu Yijun: “What? You think you can bully me because I’m young? Qi Jiguang, chop that dog of an official down. Hai Rui, give his family fortune a thorough investigation...” Zhu Lei, an astronaut who somehow ended up in the Ming dynasty, can barely contain his delight at finding himself surrounded by a host of capable ministers: Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, Hai Rui, Zhang Siwei, Wang Xijue, Wang Jiaping, Shen Shixing, and Gao Yi. And among the generals: Qi Jiguang, Yu Dayou, Li Chengliang, Liu Xian, 3.6kReads8.5Score200Shelves
10. 410 人 In the Great Ming, Starting with Tofu 人在大明，从做豆腐开始 The Dumpling Who Loves to Gamble爱打赌的饺子Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Wu Zishan, a medical master's graduate, transmigrated to the early Ming dynasty. At first, he only wanted to earn a few taels of silver to improve his life and, while he was at it, marry a beautiful wife. But a beauty pursued him with tearful pleas, and through a twist of fate he entered government service. He was promoted every few days and somehow became a major figure who stirred up the political landscape and changed history... 1.6kReads7.9Score128Shelves
11. 411 我 I Went to the Late Ming to Save the Righteous 我去明末救义士 Pest Control Doctor除虫医生Historical643k WordsOngoing Entirely handmade, absolutely no AI, so updates are slow! Read at your own risk, and don’t rush me. In 1642, the Ming dynasty’s final struggle had already failed, and the darkest hour in Chinese history was about to arrive. To prevent three hundred years of national collapse from repeating itself, countless people transmigrated into the past. Could the Chongzhen Emperor have died so easily without someone guiding him? As the Jiashen Catastrophe looms, see how Tian Youjia and his three brothers f 153Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the best time-travel novel set in the late Ming Dynasty. There's not a single filler word. I hope the author doesn't stop updating and continues to update gradually until the book is finished.

12. 412 开 From the Start, I Stood in for the Emperor at His Wedding, Then Made the Act Real 开局替皇帝大婚，我假戏真做 Just a Little Shrimp只是大虾米Historical3.6M WordsOngoing [Beautiful heroine + decisive killer + playing dumb to fool the enemy + cunning] I had barely transmigrated when I was dragged into the imperial palace. It turned out that the emperor, who had indulged in music and pleasure since he was young, had suddenly become impotent! The emperor had no heirs, so on his wedding night, he actually made an unknown nobody like me stand in as his substitute? Whether I stick my head out or keep it tucked in, I’m getting chopped either way! After transmigrating a 3.2kReads8.9Score325Shelves

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    Super good-looking and awesome Ming Dynasty novel

13. 413 韦 Wei Xiaobao Conquers the World 韦小宝争霸天下 Dirt Clod ZM土疙瘩ZMMale-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsCompleted Funny, lighthearted, a little System, transmigration, souls returning... Nong di ge dong, xian ren ban ban, Xiao Xuanzi, I didn't rebel, but somehow I became a wanted criminal! What a load of nonsense! For the sake of a thousand generations, Xiao Xuanzi, I'll take your throne, and you can have Tongchi Island back! 10.9kReads8.7Score989Shelves

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    Wei Xiaobao, the Anti-Qing and Restoration Ming

14. 414 宣 Emperor Xuande Zhu Zhanji: My Life as an Emperor 宣德大帝朱瞻基：我的皇帝生涯 Watching Autumn Moon and Spring Breeze with a Smile笑看秋月与春风Historical1.5M WordsOngoing [No golden finger + No System] A modern history teacher transmigrates as Zhu Zhanji, a well-rounded powerhouse. His grandfather is the Yongle Emperor, Zhu Di, and his father is the Hongxi Emperor, Zhu Gaochi! His son studies abroad with the Oirats... Well, let's skip that part. Watch him build a golden age for the Ming dynasty, step by step. May the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers endure forever! 69Reads8.8Score—Shelves
15. 415 满 Surrounded by Treacherous Officials, I Somehow Became the Most Foolish Emperor in History 满朝奸臣：我竟昏成千古一帝 Mandarin Oranges砂糖橘子Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Ying Yuan transmigrated to another world and became the emperor of Great Qin. He thought his happy days were about to begin. Instead, his entire court was full of treacherous ministers! On the left, Chancellor Qin Hui; on the right, Chancellor Cai Jing. Minister of Rites Yan Song, Minister of Personnel Li Linfu, and Minister of War Cao Cao. Minister of Revenue He Shen, Minister of Justice Lai Junchen, and Minister of Works Sima Yi. Wei Zhongxian of the Eastern Depot, Yu Huatian of the Western De 15.2kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves
16. 416 大 Great Ming: Zhu Xiongying Has Arrived 大明：我朱雄英来了 Spring Breeze Sweeps Through Emerald Clouds春风卷碧云Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Save Mom first, then Dad; after Grandma, save Grandpa! I was a researcher at a university institute in my previous life, and now I’m reborn as a holy grandson. Hongwu loves me like a treasure, and my family relies on me to change their fate. I love inventing and creating, and Grandpa lets me do whatever I want! We establish all kinds of research institutes, covering every field of science and medicine. Alcohol, glass, antibiotics: medical care takes a giant leap forward. Sweet potatoes and corn 13.8kReads7.8Score1.3kShelves
17. 417 祖 With Our Ancestors' Blessing, the Great Ming Rises 祖宗保佑之风起大明 Old Man in a Straw Raincoat烟雨蓑翁Historical425k WordsCompleted [No System + Massive Infrastructure Projects + Advanced Technology + Ming Empire] In the final years of the Ming dynasty, society is in turmoil, with natural disasters and human calamities leaving nine out of ten households empty. After Xu Da forcefully drags Xu Xian along, he arrives in the Ming dynasty. With his own strength alone, he will save Chongzhen, restore the people's livelihoods, reclaim Taiwan, and conquer North America. With the help of a host of ancient Chinese scientists, he will 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [No System] + [Major Infrastructure Development] + [Advanced Technology] + [Ming Dynasty Empire] At the end of the Ming Dynasty, society was in turmoil, plagued by natural disasters and man-made calamities, leaving nine out of ten houses empty. Xu Xian, tricked by Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da, and others, arrived in the Ming Dynasty. He will single-handedly save Emperor Chongzhen, restore the people's livelihood, reclaim Taiwan, and conquer East Asia. With the help of a group of ancient Chinese scientists, he will build warships, venture into the deep blue sea, and conquer the world. He will create a Ming Dynasty Empire where all nations pay tribute, and even more importantly, a peaceful world where swords are turned into plowshares. "I will make every place bathed in sunlight the land of the Ming Dynasty! I will make every place bathed in moonlight the citizenry of the Ming Dynasty!"

18. 418 父 Father, Get a Clue! I Really Don’t Want to Rebel! 父皇：你懂点事，我真不想造反！ Eleven O'Clock十一点Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Animated comic: I Don't Want to Rebel Ning Fan transmigrates and becomes the Second Prince of the Dayu Dynasty. In this world, kingdoms battle one another, barbarians bring chaos, feudal lords rise up, and powerful warlords carve out their own territories. From the start, he awakens the Supreme Emperor System! [Ding! System mission issued: Build the Supreme Imperial Dynasty!] From the start, Ning Fan summons Dian Wei, reforms the military, establishes the Embroidered Guard and the Underworld, an 59.3kReads9.0Score4.5kShelves
19. 419 开 From the Start on a Late Ming Battlefield: Three Kills in My Debut 开局明末战场，首秀三连杀 Simple2023简单2023Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Late Ming + war + a soldier's perspective + not a power fantasy + an ordinary man's resolve to defend his home and country] The whole court curses and vows to destroy the barbarians; a mighty army marches forth from the borderlands! What is the use of grand ambitions? At Sarhu, a lake of blood was left behind. I am Wang Jiu, one of the most ordinary people in the great tide of transmigrators, and an utterly inconspicuous foot soldier on the battlefields of the late Ming. In historians' account 2.7kReads9.0Score183Shelves

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    If this book isn't good, the protagonist is Wang Jiu, so I'll just call myself Wang 8!

20. 420 我 I’m Just a Foolish Emperor. What Bad Intentions Could I Have? 我就一昏君，能有什么坏心思？ Hai Jingliangong海静凉宫Historical3.9M WordsOngoing [Tyrant + Political Scheming + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Misinterpretations + Farming] Luo Lin opens his eyes and finds himself the new ruler of the Qian Kingdom, bound to a Tyrant System. If he ruins the kingdom’s fortunes, he can live forever? Being a wise ruler might be difficult, but being a tyrant should be easy. Just do whatever you want with your eyes closed! Then he looks around: a bewitchingly beautiful empress, a fiercely loyal minister, and a powerful eunuch. So Luo Lin starts causing 11kReads9.1Score777Shelves
21. 421 我 My Father Is the Yongle Emperor 我爹是永乐大帝 The Beloved, Drunk Alone良人独醉Historical875k WordsOngoing Shameless scholars say Zhu Di succeeded through luck, thanks to a freak gust of wind on the battlefield. They say Jianwen ordered, “Do not let me incur the crime of killing my uncle.” They say Li Jinglong was the first great war god of the Da Ming. They say that if Lan Yu had not died, Zhu Di would never have dared to rebel. They say Tie Xuan beat Zhu Di badly, they say Ping An beat Zhu Di badly, and they say Zhu Di only made it into Nanjing because he kept losing but was lucky... They say Zhu D 57Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book provides a true account of the Jingnan Campaign. Historically, Zhu Di's success in the Jingnan Campaign was not due to strong winds, the favoritism of military nobles, the threat of "not letting me bear the guilt of killing my uncle," or the so-called spy Li Jinglong. Rather, it relied on Zhu Di's extraordinary military talent, his brilliant tactics, and the unwavering loyalty of the Yanshan soldiers.

22. 422 我 I Become a Brocade Guard in the Late Ming Dynasty 我在明末当锦衣卫 Shan Mu Qingchuan山沐清川Historical280k WordsCompleted In the Chongzhen era, the empire teetered on the brink of collapse. Lu Zhao, a junior officer in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, was ordered to investigate the disappearance of military weapons from a frontier garrison. Unexpectedly, he uncovered a vast smuggling network spanning the garrisons, the grain transport system, and the imperial court! A bronze clasp shaped like a beast's head led him from Jizhou to Tianjin. Ambushed at the docks, he turned the tables on the bandits. Targeted for silenc —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The history of the late Ming Dynasty from the perspective of the Embroidered Uniform Guard

23. 423 明 Ming Cavalry 明骑 The Guy Next Door隔壁小王Historical3.5M WordsCompleted A modern border defense soldier transmigrates to Liaodong in the late Ming dynasty, taking command in a time of crisis and rising from humble beginnings. He trains a hundred thousand cavalry, rides into battle with lance in hand, crushes the Tartar invaders, puts down the rebels, and conquers the pass at Mount Helan. He fishes in Lake Baikal and waters his horses on the American continent. Soon, the sun-and-moon battle flags fly across the world. Whoever dares invade our Great Ming shall be slai 1.6kReads8.6Score206Shelves

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    The understated writing style will deeply fascinate those who love the Ming Dynasty...

24. 424 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves
25. 425 明 The Brilliant Science Student of the Late Ming 明末极品理科生 Crazy Tabby Cat疯狂的狸花猫Historical305k WordsOngoing This story is entirely fictional, and it gets more and more unhinged. If that makes you uncomfortable, please don’t force yourself to read it, and don’t compare it with the real history of the late Ming dynasty. The late Ming chaos + unorthodox heroes + mad Taoist philosophy + absurdist violence = a rebellious outlaw nuclear blast. This book has no particular genre, only the wild spirit and madness of outlaws. Dedicated to all readers who want to curse but worry they aren’t wild enough. The main 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    #TomatoFreeNovels[SuperTopic]##TomatoFreeNovels[SuperTopic]# "The Ultimate Science Student of the Late Ming Dynasty" This is the latest villain I've prepared for my book. Please help me judge him. Today I'm releasing the fifth villain in the "Ten Thousand Evils Sect": "The Crocodile with a Crocodile's Crocodile" Its crooked jaws, like hooks, tear the night sky; its blood-red mouth snarls in a foul wind. Once torn in a fishing net, now a fierce god dominating the water palace. Its sharp edge, biting the moon, startles the roosting egrets; its misaligned blades, carrying waves, shatter the returning boats. Don't mock its inability to close its mouth properly; its forehead sings wildly in the valleys. Its right jawbone is naturally crooked, causing its mouth to always slant into a ferocious arc, its smile like a wound ripped open by a knife. Its left eye has a grayish eyelid, its half-hidden pupil always glancing downwards, its bluish-gray pupil filled with a sinister, muddy depths. An old scar ran from his temple to his jaw, splitting his crooked mouth in two; when he spoke, the scar twitched as if alive. He always wore a dark blue-green jacket soaked in fish, the cuffs worn down to reveal dark red cotton wadding—the color of fishnets that had dug into his flesh years ago. His fingers were short and thick like crocodile claws, black grime forever embedded in his nails; when he gripped a knife, his crooked wrist would twist eerily, the blade always moving with a ruthless, unorthodox style. Most chilling was his gait: his left shoulder was always half an inch lower than his right, his right leg, dragging behind him, was slightly lame, yet it could suddenly twist and leap out in a surprise attack, like a crocodile leaping from the water. A stud made from a human tooth hung from his earlobe, supposedly from the molar of his first enemy. Each time his crooked mouth twitched, the stud would gleam coldly in the shadows of his temples, perfectly complementing his upward-slanting gaze…

26. 426 明 Shining Across the Globe: The Imperial Legend of Zhu Youxiao 明耀全球：朱由校的帝国传奇 Misty Waters and Sky in Chengdu成都的烟水天Historical275k WordsOngoing “I am the Son of Heaven. It is only right that I lay the unshakable foundations of the Ming for all eternity!” Zhu Youxiao stood in the great hall of the Forbidden City, his gaze steadfast and profound. The Ming dynasty, an empire on which the sun would never set, was rising. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely amazing Ming Dynasty novels

27. 427 万 The Flames of War in the Wanli Era 万历烽火 Chasing and Beating Menglegeye追打孟了个也Historical602k WordsCompleted A detailed portrayal of the imperial examinations; the brutal Battle of Sarhu! A grand war brought vividly to life; thunderous horns and drums, whistling arrows and keen points; stinging sand in every face, skin torn and bones broken; corpses strewn along the banks of Jugang, blood filling the passes in the Great Wall! A tender, heartrending love, like a song that lingers through the years! Emotions as poetic as a lover’s warm hand, gently stroking eyes clouded by rain; a quiet parting, soft as 103Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 428 贺 He Fengzi 贺疯子 A Moth Flapping About一只扑楞蛾子Historical1.6M WordsOngoing 1. This is a dark take on the Ming dynasty, centered on rebellion, with grand-scale battles and a brutal, bloody aesthetic. Ming loyalists should read with caution. 2. This is a transmigration story, but the protagonist’s golden finger is deliberately limited, in an effort to stay close to the historical realities of warfare at the end of the Ming dynasty. 3. In this novel, a soul from the future originally intended to possess Sun Chuanting, but through a twist of fate became He Renlong instead. 713Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If Qin general He Renlong hadn't been killed, if the governor of the three border regions, Sun Chuanting, hadn't been rushed into sending troops...

29. 429 爹 Dad, You Transmigrated to the Late Ming Dynasty 爹，你穿越明末了 Mr. Meng's Cat孟先生的猫Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Li Heng receives a call from his missing father. Just as he is getting excited, his father tells him that he has transmigrated to the end of the Ming Dynasty. Li Heng: “Dad, I’ll get you an AK, and you get me an antique. We’ll build up the business and make it great again.” 5kReads8.6Score530Shelves

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    The first book involves transporting supplies from the modern era, avoiding the system's inexplicable generation of resources. The second book is recommended because of Little Ajiu. Its resource system is a more advanced version of a game's resource system than reality.

30. 430 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty as the God of War, the Chongzhen Emperor 穿越明朝战神崇祯 Pure Altar Bajie净坛八戒Historical507k WordsCompleted Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty as the emperor of a doomed empire? Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian, the God of War special forces soldier, declares: I will never hang myself. After being struck by lightning and reincarnated, he has peerless martial arts and command of the imperial armory. He first kills the traitorous Zhu Chunchen, then takes control of Chaoyang Gate, rallies loyal ministers and capable generals, and boldly moves the capital to Nanjing. He recruits the Guanning Cavalry, accepts Li Zic 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Traveling Through the Ming Dynasty: The God of War Chongzhen" offers a different Ming Dynasty, a different Chongzhen Emperor, and a different kind of thrill.

31. 431 洪 The Splendor of Hongwu 洪武风华 Ren Xiao任逍Historical204k WordsCompleted An epic tale of the late Yuan dynasty, a time of endless warfare and countless heroes! At the end of the Yuan dynasty, fate leads Zhu Yuanzhang to join the rebel forces and rise up against the government. He transforms from a lowly monk into a founding emperor whose name resounds across the land. This is not only the story of one man's rise against the odds, but also the glorious beginning of the Ming dynasty. Through sixteen turbulent years, from 1352 to 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang fights from the Haoz 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [The Most Complete and Comprehensive Historical Novel of the Ming Dynasty] Reading this book will give you a thorough understanding of the entire 300-year history of the Ming Dynasty. It is currently the most comprehensive and detailed historical novel about the Ming Dynasty in China, updated daily, and estimated to be a multi-million-word masterpiece upon completion, a long-term solution for those experiencing a reading slump. This book presents the history of the Ming Dynasty's sixteen emperors over three hundred years with vivid prose and rich historical materials. It not only depicts the personal growth of the emperors but also showcases the social landscape and the lives of the people during that era. Through the perspectives of the sixteen emperors, we can glimpse the turbulent history of war, the suffering of the people, and the arduous process of social transformation during the Ming Dynasty's three hundred years. At the same time, the book deeply analyzes the governing philosophies and political skills of the Ming Dynasty's rulers and ministers, revealing how they consolidated imperial power, developed the economy, strengthened border defenses, and rectified officialdom through iron-fisted policies and profound wisdom, enabling the Ming Dynasty to achieve a transformation from chaos to order in a short period. This book is not only a historical novel but also an inspirational work about courage, wisdom, resilience, and change. It shows us the indomitable and courageous spirit in the face of adversity, and it also helps us deeply understand the laws of historical development and people's aspirations for a better life. Whether you are a reader interested in history or seeking life lessons and spiritual growth, you can gain profound insights and inspiration from this work.

32. 432 年 A New Season Every Year 年年物侯新 I Eat Toads我吃癞蛤蟆Sci-Fi & Apocalypse203k WordsOngoing [Apocalypse, Fantasy, Wuxia, Romance, History] Volume One: Apocalypse, The First Rule Volume Two: Fantasy, Green Hill Volume Three: Wuxia, The Swordsman Volume Four: Romance, Memoirs of My Late Wife Volume Five: History, The Nine-Zhang-High Front Gate Tower —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Volume 5, set during the Zhengtong era of the Ming Dynasty, is awaiting updates.

33. 433 大 The Ming Dynasty's Junior Banner Officer 大明小旗官 Beautiful Jiangnan秀色江南Historical320k WordsOngoing The first day of the seventh month, in the fourteenth year of the Zhengtong reign. Xuanfu Garrison. A battlefield surgeon transmigrates into the lowest-ranking Ming Dynasty officer, a squad leader with ten soldiers under him, a monthly salary of two and a half qian, and a life hanging by a thread. He knows all too well that in forty-five days, at Tumu Fortress, half a million Ming troops will be wiped out in a single night. He also knows that in one hundred and ninety-five years, the Ming Dynast 66Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He single-handedly enabled more people to escape during the Tumu Crisis.

34. 434 我 My Game Connects to the Great Ming 我的游戏通大明 Neglecting the Proper Job不误正业啊Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Games + raising a character + history. Simply put, it's a little princess-raising plan. Here's the synopsis: “There are no such things as gods. You should believe in science.” As Wang Yan spoke, he tossed 99,999 “hearty chunks of meat” onto the ground. Wang Yan has two games, one set in the Great Ming and the other DOF. One day, he discovered that items from DOF could actually be tossed into the Ming game. No cannons? Here are 99,999 cannon barrels for Dragonhead Cannons. Short on bombs? Here ar 2.8kReads8.6Score227Shelves
35. 435 大 Great Ming: I, Zhu Xiongying, Refuse to Be a Dutiful Grandson 大明：我朱雄英不当孝子贤孙 Carefree Buddhist佛系无忧Historical579k WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + System + transmigration + from the start + Original + Historical What-If + Conquering the Xiongnu] I am the Ming Dynasty's first imperial grandson, who died young. By the Ming rule that the eldest legitimate son must inherit the position of heir, I was, in the truest sense, the third-generation heir to the Ming realm. I had a noble name: Zhu Xiongying. I died of smallpox, the only person to catch it. Ridiculous, isn't it? Even smallpox had it in for me. Born into the imperial fam 7.5kReads8.5Score462Shelves

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    I am Li Jinglong, and this is my story with the Ming Dynasty. I am the grandson of the late Princess Cao of the Ming Dynasty and the Prince of Longxi, and the son of the late Prince Qiyang of the Ming Dynasty. I am a military official who has served the Emperor with utmost loyalty and dedication, holding the titles of Grand Master of the Palace, Left Pillar of the State, Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince, General of the Dragon and Tiger Army, Grand Commander of the Five Armies, and the hereditary Duke of Cao... Li Jinglong!

36. 436 重 Reborn as Zhu Youjiao, Building an Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets 重生朱由校，打造日不落大明帝国 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical681k WordsCompleted In the sixteenth century, as the great Age of Exploration swept the world and Western nations eagerly expanded their horizons, the Ming Empire in the East quietly crumbled under natural disasters and human calamities. Zhu Xiao, a Ming history enthusiast from a later age, is reborn as the Tianqi Emperor, Zhu Youxiao. Watch as he ushers in reform, strengthens the army, leads the Ming Empire to the pinnacle of the world, and launches an Age of Exploration unlike any other for the Great Ming... 2.4kReads8.6Score107Shelves

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    [Fear][Fear][Fear] Most of the Ming Dynasty stories are quite good, especially the fifth one. The writing is clear and the plot is tight. It beats 90% of time-travel novels set in the Ming Dynasty and is definitely worth reading!

37. 437 大 The Great Ming Sage Emperor 大明圣皇 Xiao Bingtai萧冰台Historical1.8M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, he lies low for two years, then launches his late-Ming career with a major case. On land, he is invincible. He builds a Ming navy and drives off armed merchant ships, becoming unstoppable at sea. This is my Ming Dynasty, and I am its Holy Emperor. 168Reads8.1Score139Shelves
38. 438 大 Ming Dynasty Inventor: I Became a Tech Tycoon 大明发明家：我成了科技大亨 The Chubby Orange Cat on Old Street老街胖橘Historical347k WordsCompleted [System + Transmigration + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Political Schemes + Slow-Building Power] A top student who has just finished the college entrance exams accidentally transmigrates bodily to the Ming Dynasty during the Jiajing reign, and even comes with a System. How could this get any better? He casually pulls out a compound bow, a Glock, and a Barrett. The Japanese pirates call him “Boss” when they see him, while the northern raiders drop straight to their knees. The future Grand Secr 66Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The book's plot is full of twists and turns, cleverly blending historical background with fictional elements to create a captivating read. The author's detailed descriptions of ancient culture and technology transport the reader on a thrilling historical adventure, as if they have traveled through time.

39. 439 神 God-Level System: The Ruler of a Fallen Nation 神级系统：亡国之君 Dragon Gate Spray龙门飞沫Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue] [War] [Famous Generals] [Ruthless] [System] [Countless Beauties] Returning to the fifteenth year of the Chongzhen reign, he summons the heroes of China to grant the Ming dynasty another five hundred years. No generals? Summon some! No civil officials? Summon some! He reforms the warlords of the late Ming, punishes corrupt officials and treacherous ministers, and brings peace and justice back to the empire. Guan Yu versus Qin Qiong? Bai Qi, the Butcher, against Han Xin, the G 1.3kReads7.5Score108Shelves

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    It looks good and has a good rhythm.

40. 440 大 Great Ming: Why Has the Crown Prince Rebelled! 大明：太子何故造反！ Junior Censor少司寇Historical773k WordsCompleted He transmigrates as Zhu Cilang, the last Crown Prince of the Great Ming. But he arrives in the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign. In March of that year, Li Zicheng will enter Beijing, the Chongzhen Emperor will hang himself, and Zhu Cilang, as Crown Prince, will be handed over to Li Zicheng by his own maternal grandfather before ultimately being executed. Unwilling to sit back and await his fate, Zhu Cilang turns to a scorched-earth approach and sets out to restore the Great Ming. He upend 2.9kReads8.5Score204Shelves
41. 441 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty to Become Emperor 穿越明朝当皇帝 Junior Censor少司寇Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Historical Writing Contest] He transmigrates into the body of the Ming dynasty’s last emperor, with less than five months left before the dynasty falls. Zhu Youjian, now with a new soul, is deeply troubled. He can only rely on his knowledge of future history and set out to turn the tide and change the course of events. First, move the capital and make a strategic retreat. Anyone who disagrees gets executed! Next, cultivate the land, carry out land reform, and manufacture guns and cannons. Anyon 371Reads8.8Score115Shelves
42. 442 南 Nanyang, 1933 南洋1933 Still Haihai Books依然海海书Historical777k WordsCompleted Transmigrates to the Republican era, develops agriculture and industry overseas, and builds settlements for immigrants. There are also military strategies, and the timeline is historically accurate. He does not return to develop the Central Plains. In 2012, 24-year-old Zi Baozhong transmigrated. He brought the Barefoot Doctor's Handbook, the Militia Training Manual, and the Farmland Irrigation and Water Conservancy Handbook with him to northern Myanmar in 1932. In this turbulent era, Zi Baozhong 6.6kReads8.8Score221Shelves
43. 443 我 Fighting for the Realm in the Late Ming Dynasty 我在明末争天下 White Lonely Island白色孤岛Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The Great Ming Dynasty is engulfed in flames of war, its lands falling into enemy hands. Prince Ying, Zhu Youju, rises from Jiangnan to turn the tide, build an elite army, vie for supremacy over the Central Plains, reclaim the realm, and usher in a new golden age for the Ming! 3.9kReads8.4Score213Shelves
44. 444 明 Late Ming Chongzhen: I Deserve the Temple Name Shengzu 明末崇祯，朕当得起圣祖庙号 Ten Thousand Leaning Bamboo Stalks韧竹万杆斜Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Zhu Bao'an is reborn. He never expected to become the Chongzhen Emperor. He's doomed now. Fortunately, it's the first year of the Chongzhen reign, so there's still hope. Watch him rebuild the Embroidered Uniform Guard and Eastern Depot, killing not a single loyal minister and sparing not one treacherous official. He takes charge of the economy, politics, and military, and makes sure all three are strong. Hong Taiji: "That brat Zhu Youjian fights dirty, always going for my kidneys. And now he has 972Reads7.2Score105Shelves

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    The Chongzhen Emperor, a man of steady progress, took things one step at a time, hehehe.

45. 445 明 Late Ming: The King of Shu Rebuilds the Realm 明末：蜀王继明复山河 Still a Little Pig依然小小猪Historical2.1M WordsCompleted The Prince of Shu in Chengdu had a new soul, and from the start found himself trapped in a desperate siege by Zhang Xianzhong and his hundreds of thousands of troops. The heavens had given the Han people a chance to prosper forever and revive the Ming dynasty! The new Prince of Shu would put an end to a century of humiliation and make the Chinese people stand forever at the pinnacle of the world! Rifles, machine guns, cannons, trains, warships, schools, commercial taxes, land… One reform af 10.3kReads8.7Score894Shelves
46. 446 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 228.3kReads9.5Score28.1kShelves

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    The first book was about transmigrating into a portrait of Zhu Yuanzhang in the early years of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign [smirk]. Aside from being able to listen to music in brothels and watch dances in the imperial music academy, there were basically no perks. The second book was about his father transmigrating and even calling back asking for equipment.

47. 447 重 Reborn as Zhu Youxiao of the Great Ming! Who Says the Ming Dynasty Is Doomed? 重生为大明朱由校！谁说大明要亡国了？ At Ease at the Edge of the World天涯逍遥Historical999k WordsCompleted Everyone dreams of becoming emperor, but who can truly guard the nation’s borders and die for the realm? Only the Great Ming! When Zhu Youxiao awoke from a great dream, he found himself in the darkness before dawn. Faced with an undercurrent of turmoil at court and dangers lurking in the inner palace, the Red Pill Case was already unfolding and the Palace Transfer Case was about to begin. As imperial and ministerial power clashed, Zhu Youxiao was left bewildered. What was he to do? The Great Min 3.9kReads8.4Score202Shelves
48. 448 亮 Bright Sword: China's Rise Begins with the Great Ming! 亮剑：华夏崛起从大明开始！ Quite the Brave One胆子肥嘟嘟滴Historical129k WordsOngoing [The rating just came in; it'll go up later] [Readers who enjoy it can add the book to their shelves] [Transmigration] + [Historical What-If] + [Li Yunlong] + [Making Up for Regrets] If you ask me, a man like Old Li can do anything. The only thing holding him back was his lack of education! Well, that's taken care of: Old Li has transmigrated! He's landed in the dying years of the Ming dynasty. What sparks will fly when the toughest man around meets the most miserable emperor? After transmigrati 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The last glory of the Ming Dynasty! What kind of story will unfold when a group of the most patriotic people travel back to the Ming Dynasty? It's a must-see!

49. 449 北 The New Great Ming in North America 北美新大明 Eskimo爱斯基魔人Historical183k WordsCompleted In 1622, the Ming suffered defeat at Guangning, Zhu Youjian was invested as Prince of Xin, and the Ming Dynasty’s days were already numbered. On the other side of the world, countries like the Netherlands and Spain rose to prominence, ushering in the age of global colonization. Then an airplane from the 21st century unexpectedly entered this world… [A group-transmigration story, with a nation as the protagonist] 896Reads7.3Score105Shelves
50. 450 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Raid the Entire Court 大明之开局抄了满朝文武 Red Leaves Cover the Mountains漫山红遍Historical2.3M WordsCompleted In the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, the Ming dynasty was beset by turmoil. Within its borders, the rebel king was capturing city after city; beyond them, the Manchu barbarians watched like hungry wolves. The court was riddled with treacherous officials, while powerful clans ran rampant among the people... As civilization once again stood on the brink of being conquered by barbarism, Zhu Youjian, who had transmigrated from the future, held the crumbling empire together. With sheer for 603Reads6.7Score105Shelves

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