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The Structure and Operation of State Power in the Ming Dynasty 明代国家权力结构及运行机制
This classic work on the history of Ming political institutions examines the basic characteristics and development of the state system in ancient China. Focusing on the internal structure and operating principles of state power under the Ming, it outlines the vast machinery of government, with checks and balances at every level, from the central government to localities, and from the emperor to village gentry and local administrative units. By tracing the entire process through which Ming power
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- 2 The Conquest of Shang: The Shang-Zhou Transition and the Birth of a New China 翦商：殷周之变与华夏新生 Drawing on archaeological evidence and surviving written sources, this book traces the rise, flourishing, and disappearance of human sacrifice in ancient times, as well as the great turning point when human sacrifice went from accompanying early Huaxia civilization to being separated from it. It brings to life the immense efforts made by the ancients, the Zhou people, to bring the Shang Dynasty and the practice of human sacrifice to an end, offering us an entirely new understanding of the origin 2.9kReads9.8Score95114d adds
- 3 The Political Gains and Losses of China's Dynasties 中国历代政治得失 Collected lectures by Mr. Qian Mu, Chinese Political Traditions Through the Ages offers concise overviews and comparisons of the political systems of the Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It traces their changes and developments, and points out their advantages, disadvantages, gains, and losses. 5.4kReads9.5Score1.7k14d adds
- 4 A History of Chinese Thought 中国思想史 With concise and penetrating language, Mr. Qian Mu distilled the essence of the ideas of various schools of thought. A leading scholar of Chinese studies, he presents an overview of ancient Chinese scholarship, briefly explaining the intellectual trends and main currents of each era. This helps readers understand how scholarly thought has evolved over the past two thousand years. It also offers modern readers a glimpse of how scholars viewed the intellectual climate of their time seventy years a 242Reads9.3Score10114d adds
- 5 Why China? 为什么是中国 General Jin Yinan's latest work. A stirring epic of struggle, and the Chinese spirit forged by generation after generation. It offers a profound interpretation of the inner forces behind the historic transformations of New China, and passionately tells China's story through the nation's most important historical developments. It answers the historic question, “Why China?” and provides powerful spiritual inspiration for the Party and the people. Drawing on historical events from the First Sino-Ja 8.1kReads9.6Score1.6k14d adds
- 6 Tides of the Political Sea 宦海浮沉 No cheating spouse At the end of the day, every rule follows one fundamental principle: the strongest force gets to decide. This is the “meta-rule,” the rule that determines all other rules. The martial world isn’t all about fighting and killing; it’s about human relationships and social conventions. The same goes even more so for politics. Chen Bo is drawn into an unwinnable game of chess because of a debt he has no choice but to repay. He thinks he’ll spend the rest of his life in prison, but 247.2kReads9.5Score26.9k14d adds
- 7 Turbulent Years (1960–1969) 动荡年代（1960－1969） Turbulent Years recounts major events in the development of modern Chinese history from 1960 to 1969. It covers the Central Committee's Shanghai Conference and its decision to continue the Great Leap Forward, the proposal of the Four Modernizations, the official establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the People's Liberation Army's participation in the fight against U.S. aggression and aid to Vietnam, the Cultural Revolution, the February Countercurrent, and other historical events. 6.1kReads9.4Score71414d adds
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CEO Brother, Tortured Romance Isn’t My Style 总裁哥哥，虐恋不是我的风格
Is this a story of saving and being saved, or a tragic romance about loving someone you can never have… She has a lowly fate and a stubborn spirit. Her father is wild and unruly, while her mother has endured humiliation for years, only to suffer another calamity. Life is a race from beginning to end. In her past life, a fated marriage went awry, and she was consumed by the hatred of having to cast aside her beloved before she could make it ashore. In this life, she returns to set things right. O
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- 9 The Little Housekeeper at Lawyer Mao's Home 毛律师家的小保姆 For the sake of the man she loves, who is ill, college student Lü Chenchen gives up her white-collar office job and chooses the better-paying work of a nanny. After a few twists and turns, she ends up in Mao Yuanning’s household. The Mao family has a complicated history. Mao Yuanning’s stepmother isn’t his biological mother, but his maternal aunt. His wife is the daughter of his stepmother’s first love, spoiled into a willful, delicate young woman. After more than ten years of marriage, the coup 4.8kReads9.5Score72314d adds
- 10 We Are Young 我们正年轻 The original novel behind the TV series We Are Young. When the new recruits arrived, male soldier Xu Xiaobin and female soldier Xu Xiaobing had such similar names that whenever they were called at roll call, they would both answer, “Here!” The whole squad would burst into laughter. After this happened again and again, the two became enemies, and Xu Xiaobing angrily changed her name to Xu Bing. Later, Xu Bing and Xu Xiaobin both got into college, and their company put up a big red congratulatory 90Reads—Score—14d adds
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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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- 12 A History of Chinese Warfare: Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 中国战争史之春秋战国 [History + Military + Warfare + Strategy] On the battlefield, split-second decisions to kill or spare can determine a nation's fate. From Duke Huan of Qi's hegemony under the banner of “revering the king and repelling the barbarians,” to the rise of Qin's fierce army after Shang Yang's reforms; from the gleam of blades in the Wu-Yue conflict to the strategists' cunning schemes and verbal battles with scholars, every detail is steeped in the turmoil and bloodshed unique to the Spring and Autumn a 148Reads9.2Score4114d adds
- 13 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 135Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 14 One Book Is All You Need to Read Chinese History 中国历史读这本就够了 Discover the truth of history through clear, accessible writing. A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese History is the magnum opus of the renowned historian Lü Simian. Organized chronologically, it covers politics, economics, culture, society, and much more. In this sweeping historical work, Lü Simian brings a series of vivid scenes to life with engaging prose and a rigorous historical perspective: from ancient legends of the world's creation to the gradual formation of ritual and musical civilization 46Reads8.4Score—14d adds
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King of the Battlefield: The Decisive Edge in the Age of Cold Weapons 战场之王 冷兵器时代的决胜关键
Although guns and cannons rule the modern battlefield, cold weapons are once again catching people's attention thanks to their irreplaceable advantages. They are the true veterans, embodying humanity's deep-seated yearning for iron and blood! The appeal of weapons goes beyond killing. It lies in the stories of blood and tears hidden behind the killing, and in every warrior who stands on the battlefield with a sword or knife in hand! History is no fairy tale. Where will the stories of cold weapon
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- 16 The Truth the Japanese Army Tried to Hide: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru 被日军掩盖的真相：里斯本丸沉没事件 [Lisbon Maru, Japan, World War II, prisoners of war, shipwreck, war] The Truth Hidden by the Japanese Military: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru centers on a humanitarian disaster during World War II, bringing to light a chapter of history long buried. In October 1942, the Japanese cargo ship Lisbon Maru was carrying around 1,800 British prisoners of war from Hong Kong to Japan when it was torpedoed by an American submarine near the Zhoushan Islands. As the ship slowly sank, the Japanese military 75Reads9.2Score—14d adds
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Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊
[Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay.
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- 18 EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5k14d adds
- 19 EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4k14d adds
- 20 EN From the Start, Immortal for Eternity, Laying Low Until the End of Time 开局长生万古，苟到天荒地老 [Published in print] [Not a wish-fulfillment story + tranquil daily life + lighthearted humor + no female lead + no tragedy + survival expert] Enter with caution. A longevity story told from the perspective of an immortal, spanning several great eras of cultivation. It begins in an ordinary mountain village, moves into a small domain, and then enters the vast world of cultivation, passing through the eras of flourishing development, golden prosperity, the collapse of the rules, the great dark up 515.8kReads9.7Score69.9k14d adds
- 21 Monster Codes: Journey to the West 妖怪密码：西游记 How many demons are there in Journey to the West? The White Bone Spirit, Tiger Vanguard, the Red-Rumped Macaque, Red Boy... Only after enduring the Eighty-One Tribulations can one look upon the world's fortunes with a smile. What are their true forms? What becomes of them? Is there a connection between demons and natural phenomena? Here, I'll reveal the answers to all these questions, one by one. 157Reads9.3Score—14d adds
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The White Notebook 白色记事簿
A white notebook records heartrending farewells and the difficult times patients and medical staff endure together. In the day-to-day life of a hospital, discover unspoken devotion, reflect on the unpredictable nature of humanity, and find the courage to keep going. Told from the perspective of frontline medical workers, this book records how patients face serious illness and life-or-death dilemmas, how doctors make the best medical decisions for their patients when caught between equally diffic
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The Feng Clan's Record of Things Seen and Heard 封氏闻见记
Records of What Feng Yan Heard and Saw is a ten-volume collection of informal writings by the Tang dynasty scholar Feng Yan. Its broad-ranging contents cover many aspects of the Tang dynasty, including politics, institutions, culture, customs, geography, and anecdotes about notable figures. Written as a record of personal observations and accounts, it carefully documents little-known details of Tang social life, providing valuable firsthand material for the study of Tang history and culture. Unl
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- 24 The Survival Code of Ancient China: Decoding the Nine Classes of Society 古代生存密码：解密三教九流 Confucianism: The state religion through the ages, assisting the Son of Heaven in educating the people... Confucianism takes Confucian thought as its supreme belief and honors Confucius as its founding teacher. To distinguish it from Taoism, which venerates the thought of Laozi, Zhuangzi, and other Daoists, later generations began calling it Confucianism during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Thus, Confucius is also revered as the holy founder of Confucianism. The Dao: The way of heaven and 88Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 25 A Brief History of Christmas 圣诞简史 In December, the thing people look forward to most, besides snow, is of course the holidays. At this time of year, you can see the whole city come alive with festive cheer. Christmas trees and lights are everywhere, white-bearded old men appear on the streets, Christmas songs play in shopping malls, and all kinds of gift boxes announce that Christmas is on its way! Christmas comes around every year, but how much do you know about the holiday? Christmas, also known as the Feast of the Nativity, i 11Reads9.1Score914d adds
- 26 An Introduction to Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识 This book is a systematic and comprehensive encyclopedia of essential knowledge about Chinese literature, intended to provide readers with thorough, well-organized cultural knowledge. Covering literature, art, religious beliefs, politics, economics, culture, entertainment, philosophy, science, and many other fields, it uses detailed discussions and a rigorous scholarly approach to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of Chinese culture. The section on literature prov 162Reads8.6Score—14d adds
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The Dream King of the Divine Fantasy Universe, Written by Meng Wang Luchuang 神幻宇宙梦王橹窗著
The universe is vast and boundless, with no distinction between male- and female-oriented fiction, or between gods, immortals, demons, and monsters. Multiple heroines and heroes, both delicate and bold, overwhelmingly sweet or brutally cruel, unconventional and diverse in style: this fantasy epic has it all, a singular work in the literary world. Cloud Dream Celestial Gate + Dreadful Snow Dai + The Unknown Beginning + A Fall into Ten Thousand Calamities + Crouching Dragon Divine Tree + The Realm
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The Meaning of the White Tiger 白虎通义
The Baihutong, also known as the White Tiger Discussions or the White Tiger Treatise on Virtue, is a collection of proceedings from an officially convened meeting on Confucian studies during the Eastern Han dynasty, as well as an imperially sanctioned work interpreting the Confucian classics. It holds an exceptionally important place in the history of Confucian thought and Han political thought. In 79 CE, the fourth year of Emperor Zhang of Han’s Jianchu era, the emperor personally convened a la
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History of the Song: Annals of Emperor Taizu 宋史·太祖本纪
He may have been the best “actor” among the founding emperors in Chinese history. In 960 CE, a carefully orchestrated “forced enthronement” at Chenqiao Station propelled Zhao Kuangyin from a general of the Later Zhou into the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty. Over drinks, he stripped the founding generals of their military power; amid the shadows of an axe and candlelight, the mystery surrounding his bizarre death remains unsolved to this day. Some call him a wise ruler who ended the chaos o
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The Great Steam Age 蒸汽大时代
The age of steampunk has arrived. Are you ready? I think Mingxiao definitely is. He’s arrived in an era where technology has taken a different path. What kind of brilliance will he shine with?
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- 31 Marrying into a Tycoon Family: From Down on His Luck to Rising to Power 入赘豪门：从落魄到崛起 The male lead is Lin Yu, and the female lead is Su Yao. Lin Yu comes from a poor family but is full of ambition, while Su Yao is a spoiled heiress from a wealthy family. Their fates become intertwined when Lin Yu marries into the Su family. At first, Su Yao makes things difficult for him at every turn, but her opinion changes after he helps her win back an important contract. They go on to face many more twists and turns, including power struggles within the family and business crises from outsi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 My Story with My Beautiful Landlord 我和美女房东的故事 My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Love in the Ancient Capital: A Beauty’s Heartbreak 情牵古都：红颜相思劫 Meng Yao is the beautiful, gentle, and exceptionally talented daughter of a wealthy merchant. Ye Lingfeng, the newly crowned top scholar, comes from a poor family but has made a name for himself at court through his own abilities. An unexpected encounter sparks love at first sight, and their feelings deepen as they spend more time together. However, their love faces obstacle after obstacle from their families and society. Because of Ye Lingfeng's poor circumstances, Master Meng opposes their re —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 City Nights 都市夜生活 City Nightlife —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 The School Belle’s Childhood Friend: A Love That Redeems 校花的青梅救赎恋 Through the tranquil years of a small town, Jiang Yi and Su Nian grow up together. From naive children to bashful teenagers, they never let go of each other's hands, and their childhood-sweetheart romance quietly takes root in their innocence. But the tides of fate begin to surge the moment Su Nian becomes the school belle. Su Nian's beauty and talent make her the center of attention on campus, drawing a stream of admirers. Among them are Zhao Yang, a brash rich kid; Lin Yu, the gentle and cultu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 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 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.
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- 38 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
- 39 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 1.6kReads9.3Score23914d adds
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The Three Kingdoms: History So Addictive, You Can’t Put It Down 一读就上瘾的三国史
The Three Kingdoms era was marked by endless warfare and rival warlords, and is now familiar to everyone thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But the novel isn't history, and some of the famous stories we all know never actually happened! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why is Zhang He known as “the Three Kingdoms strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “master of pacing”? Did Cao Zhi really love his sister-in-law? Why is Cao Cao's life said to
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- 41 Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance: Zhou Chronicle, Modern Chinese Edition 资治通鉴·周纪（白话版） Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government is a monumental chronological history of ancient China, compiled by Sima Guang during the Northern Song dynasty. It covers 1,362 years of history, from the Warring States period to the Five Dynasties. This book presents the “Zhou Annals” as a standalone work, translated in full into clear, modern language for contemporary readers. This edition covers all five volumes of the “Zhou Annals,” from the twenty-third year of King Weilie of Zhou (403 BCE) to the 17Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 42 The Song Dynasty, Told with a Twist 趣说大宋王朝 The emperor's art of statecraft in a single cup of wine, the fateful legend of the “fragrant boy's birth,” a prophetic monk who foretold that “the inspector would become emperor,” and the schemes and ambitions behind a yellow imperial robe... The founding of the Song dynasty was far more fascinating than the history books suggest! Discover Zhao Kuangyin's rise from street urchin to founding emperor: his “forced” ascension at Chenqiao Station, the mysterious prophecy at Xiangyang Temple, the lig 4.9kReads9.5Score22314d adds
- 43 Tales of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Fiends and Six Bandits of the Northern Song 奸臣传之北宋五鬼六贼 [A roll call of treacherous ministers, with a touch of spicy humor and theatrical satire!] The Biography of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Ghosts and Six Bandits of the Northern Song is like a blacklist of history's ultimate “villain club”! No need to transmigrate to the Song dynasty. You can “watch remotely” as these self-serving, scheming power brokers stir up trouble. Wang Qinruo, Ding Wei, Chen Pengnian, Liu Chenggui, and Lin Te, along with Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Wang Fu, Liang Shicheng, Zhu 7Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 44 This Tang Dynasty Is a Little Chilly 这个唐朝有点冷 [Lesser-known Figures + History for Fun] Don't imagine the Tang dynasty as just officials and scholars leaning on railings along Chang'an's avenues to compose poetry, a noble consort gently waving a fan, and Emperor Taizong solemnly surveying the realm. This book opens the “refrigerator door” of history to show how the celebrated figures presented so seriously in official records may actually have been jokesters, master wisecrackers, and purveyors of astonishing twists. Come along, and you'll di 22Reads9.2Score—14d adds
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Thunderstorm I 雷雨I
In 1920s China, society was deeply unsettled, caught between colonial domination and feudalism. Imperialist powers held sway over the coastal cities, national capitalism struggled to develop in the cracks, and feudal ideas remained deeply entrenched. As an important northern treaty port, Tianjin became a crossroads for old and new ideas and class conflicts. The Zhou family mansion, home to a local bourgeois family, was a microcosm of the era: on the surface, it maintained the authority of a feud
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- 46 The Colors of High School 高中的色彩 Colors of High School tells the story of Lin Xiao's growth as a high school student. From his bewildered first days on campus to nerve-racking monthly exams and fiery basketball games, he and his classmates, including his lively deskmate Ding Meng, fill the pages of their youth with a school life woven from hardship and joy. Those high school days are destined to become memories he will never forget. —Reads—Score—14d adds
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The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义
The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w
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- 48 Reverse Bidding 反向竞标 My new work is now available! Feel free to check it out on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
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Li Hongzhang: One of the Four Great Statesmen of the Restoration 中兴四大名臣李鸿章
Li Hongzhang (1823–1901) was a powerful late Qing official, founder and commander of the Huai Army and the Beiyang Fleet, and one of the leading figures of the Self-Strengthening Movement. Alongside Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, and Zhang Zhidong, he was known as one of the Four Great Ministers of the Tongzhi Restoration. His life spanned nearly all of the most turbulent, humiliating, and arduous years of China’s modern history. His achievements and failings remain an important subject of scholarly
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- 50 The History of Emperor Taizu of Song, Too Gruesome to Read Closely 不忍细看的宋太祖史 Did you know? In the long sweep of Chinese history, the Song dynasty is one of those extraordinary dynasties you simply can’t leave out. The History of Song Taizu: Too Wild to Read Closely is a fascinating book that will have you laughing your way through those years of the Song dynasty. From Zhao Kuangyin’s dramatic rise from the start, when he was “cloaked in the yellow robe,” to the tragic end of the Southern Song, emperors, generals, ministers, and famous scholars spring vividly to life, as 2Reads7.7Score—14d adds
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