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1. 201 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 441Reads6.4Score100Shelves

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   Night Watchmen…A Passionate Tomorrow…

2. 202 明 A Professional Rebel at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末造反专业户 Golden Chicken Wings金黄的鸡翅膀Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [No System + No Cheat Powers + Late Ming Dynasty + Rebellion] Wu Cheng, a newly graduated college student working as a village official, transmigrates to the second year of the Chongzhen reign in the late Ming Dynasty and becomes a military household member of the Great Ming. A corrupt court, an incompetent emperor, greedy officials and gentry, and commoners treated as less than human push Wu Cheng step by step toward rebellion. Watch as he takes on the local tyrants, fights the Great Ming, dest 14.5kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
3. 203 红 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） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted 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 1.6kReads9.3Score256Shelves
4. 204 身 As an Envoy of Han, My Goal Is to Die in Every Way Imaginable 身为汉使，我的目标是花样作死 Pickled Millet Chilies泡小米椒Rural Life196k WordsOngoing Wherever the sun and moon shine, wherever rivers and streams reach, all is Han territory. To seal the wolf's retreat at Mount Langjuxu and carve an inscription on Mount Yanran: those are the ultimate achievements and glory of a military general. To open the Silk Road and spread our influence to distant lands: that is the ultimate goal and romance of people like us. 1kReads—Score126Shelves
5. 205 重 Reborn: Back to 1983 to Become a Tycoon 重生：回到1983当富翁 Half Gratitude, Half Grudge恩怨各一半Urban3.4M WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available on JD.com! The text has been carefully revised and is even more exciting. There are plenty of discounts right now, so if you're interested, go grab a copy!) Zhou Yufeng, a corporate CEO, unexpectedly returns to 1983, an era of planned economies and feeling one's way across the river by touching the stones. With his lovely wife wanting a divorce and his younger brother and sister struggling to get by, watch as he turns the business world upside down and changes 130.9kReads9.3Score16.1kShelves
6. 206 宋 Song Cavalry Rules the World 宋骑天下 Plain White of Cizhou刺州的素白Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Modern engineering PhD Zhao Qi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji. With the Jingkang Incident looming, he resolves to turn the empire’s fortunes around. His first move is to expand the Imperial City Bureau and divide its duties into specialized branches. When his ministers denounce him for “neglecting his proper duties,” Zhao Qi quietly equips all three armies with newly developed Shenbi crossbows. When the Jin army marches south toward the Sixteen Prefe 401Reads8.8Score564Shelves

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7. 207 大 The Han Empire: Emperor Liu Hong 大汉帝国之大帝刘宏 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Emperor Ling of Han was the last emperor of the Han Dynasty to wield real power. Though he could have changed the course of history, he instead became the root cause of the Han Dynasty's downfall. By a twist of fate, a modern-day top history student is reborn at the end of the Han Dynasty as Emperor Liu Hong. Watch as he gathers the greatest talents of the era and builds an unparalleled legacy. 20kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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   I personally read a lot of the Ming Dynasty novels, so most of my bookshelf recommendations are also about the Ming Dynasty, especially the first one, which I've read many times. The author writes in great detail, from the turmoil at the end of the Ming Dynasty to the rise of the Ming Dynasty, including the emperor's personal military campaigns. Liu Hong's Han Dynasty novel is one of the few I personally find very good; it's very detailed, and the people you know from the Three Kingdoms period come to life in this book.

8. 208 天EN The Heavenly Eye Feng Shui Master 天眼风水师 Light of the Dao道之光Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [A feng shui novel] [Featuring feng shui, Daoist medicine, psychology, and economics; read faces and phone numbers] [Practical insights] [Explaining the esoteric with science] My master hastily taught me the art of divination and passed down a few books. Before I even had the chance to formally begin my training in the mountains, he sent me down into the world to help people... Where can I even go to complain about that? Amid the mortal world, I help others and cultivate myself. 703.3kReads9.6Score149.7kShelves
9. 209 宦 Tides of the Political Sea 宦海浮沉 Liang Zhoumu梁州牧Urban4.7M WordsCompleted 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 250.5kReads9.5Score27.5kShelves
10. 210 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—Shelves

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    As a political intrigue novel set in an alternate Eastern history, the author not only constructs a complete worldview, but also features many distinctive characters, a tight and fast-paced plot, and a particularly delicate portrayal of human nature and the human heart.

11. 211 大 Great Ming: My Father Is Yongle, and I Shall Guard the Realm Forever 大明：家父永乐，永镇山河 I Have Heard of High Antiquity朕闻上古Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Jianwen era, the Prince of Yan entered the capital, took the throne, and adopted the reign title Yongle. A great empire was turning a brand-new page, on the verge of ushering in an age of peace for the ages. A young man from the future transmigrates into the famous “Grilled Meat Prince,” Zhu Gaoxu. Before him stand the brilliant Yongle Emperor, Zhu Laosi; his frail, sickly eldest brother, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi; his beloved nephew, the Good Holy Grandson Zhu Zhanji… 54.3kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves
12. 212 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted 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. 757Reads9.6Score—Shelves
13. 213 都 We’re All Reborn, So Who Still Wants to Be Someone’s Lackey? 都重生了谁还拉帮套啊 Meow Erbai喵二白Urban1.7M WordsCompleted In his previous life, Cao Chaoyang acted on impulse and chose the path of becoming his sister-in-law’s live-in helper, moving into her home. He worked hard to support his elder brother’s family for twenty years, only for his brother’s legs, crippled for years, to suddenly recover. Thrown out of the house overnight, he had no choice but to get away from people and become a forest ranger. Reborn in 1973, when his sister-in-law once again knelt before him, Cao Chaoyang said firmly, “No!” He would n 17kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
14. 214 1 1644: I Will Rebuild the Great Ming 1644，我再造大明 Li Quanzhong, Military Governor of Huainan Circuit淮南道节度使李全忠Historical176k WordsOngoing In the seventeenth year of Chongzhen, the country fell and the emperor died. Crown Prince Zhu Cilang is reborn in the flames. He avoids the factional strife in Nanjing and ascends the throne in Fengyang. In the name of legitimacy, he brings the Four Garrisons under his control, builds defenses along the river, and uses the Yellow River as a barrier against the Eight Banners. He recognizes loyal ministers before they come to prominence and gathers Hebei’s fiercest warriors under his command, usin 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is my own book, and it's one of the better ones in my opinion, but it seems to have been relegated to obscurity.

15. 215 家 My Nephew Is the Chongzhen Emperor: Building an Everlasting Ming Dynasty 家侄崇祯，打造大明日不落 Schrodinger's Tiger薛定谔的虎Historical3.7M WordsOngoing He transmigrates into the Ming dynasty and mistakes Emperor Chongzhen for his nephew. From then on, he becomes an overprotective uncle! A faction called the Donglin Party bullies my nephew and seizes his family’s property? Kill their leader and wipe that accursed faction off the map! A postman named Li Chuang forces my nephew to hang himself? I’ll rebel! Let this uncle beat him until he loses all his teeth! The Tungusic savages killed my nephew’s people and want to take his empire, too? Don’t be 7.7kReads9.1Score578Shelves
16. 216 大 The Last Loyal Minister of Chongzhen's Ming Dynasty 大明崇祯最后的忠臣 So the Ties Have Run Their Course原来缘尽啊Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Late Ming Dynasty + transmigrate + no System + passionate + lighthearted comedy] In the fifteenth year of the Chongzhen reign, the empire is on the brink of collapse. Though I, Li Shi, hold a lowly position, that does nothing to diminish my wholehearted devotion to my country. I still love Emperor Chongzhen, even though many people say he is arrogant and self-willed, suspicious and distrustful, hot-tempered, and cold-hearted... But this very “foolish ruler” you all talk about made me, Li Shi, G 5.9kReads8.9Score308Shelves
17. 217 清 The Late Qing with Mount & Blade: Saving the Wing King's Consort from the Start 清末骑砍，开局救下翼王妃 Clumsy Bug拙虫Historical296k WordsCompleted [Late Qing] [Mount & Blade] [Taiping Heavenly Kingdom] [Development] [Conquest] [System] [Feel-Good Novel] [Late Qing] Also known as: Late Qing, 1863: Starting with Hunting Wild Boars at the Dadu River In the year 1863 AD, Shi Dakai was defeated at the Dadu River, and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom movement was nearing its end. The patriotic fervor of Han Chinese patriots was almost spent. China had already sunk deep into a semi-colonial predicament. Decades later, the Eight-Nation Alliance would 171Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although, I still think my writing is pretty good. Why is nobody reading it?

18. 218 疯 The Beautiful Warrior of the Asylum 疯人院漂亮女斗士 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted A Pretty Fighter in the Asylum “Love is heaven, and killing each other is hell. We drift between the two, unable to escape.” Wen Yue and Yang Liang are locked in a love-hate battle, caught between fire and ice over a medical research breakthrough. Then a series of bizarre events begins: Professor Wen suddenly drops dead, Wen Yue’s daughter accidentally falls from a building, and Yang Liang forcibly sends Wen Yue to a prison-like psychiatric hospital... In the hospital, Wen Yue endures inhuman to 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Modern espionage... Realistic workplace...

19. 219 亮 Bright Sword: Brigade Commander, Congratulations on Your Fortune 亮剑：旅长，我恭喜你发财啊 My Dog Snores我家有只狗呼噜Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [No System + hardcore technology] This time, I, our military industry big shot Yu Ye, will make sure to turn the tide. This time, Ping'an Gele will be the true turning point. This time, my Independent Regiment will be terrifyingly strong! 63.6kReads9.3Score4kShelves
20. 220 稳 The Steady Chongzhen, Starting with Saving Wei Zhongxian 稳健崇祯，从救下魏忠贤开始 Milk Drunk晕奶Historical4.4M WordsOngoing [Ming dynasty + contending for supremacy + no System + Chongzhen] Transmigrating to the Ming dynasty, he becomes Emperor Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian, at Coal Hill. The land is in ruins, the sun and moon have lost their light, and the people are suffering. If that is how things stand, then I shall bear the stars on my back and shoulder the sun and moon! From the start, I save the dying Wei Zhongxian and confiscate the estates of the eight great Shanxi merchant clans! Rebellion? Kill! Manchu invaders? 29.5kReads8.6Score3.3kShelves
21. 221 贵 The Pinnacle of the Noble Consort 贵妃之巅 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted “A twisted romance” + “palace intrigue” + “a tragedy of the age.” During the Chenghua reign of the Ming dynasty, palace maid Wan Zhen'er spent ten years bringing Crown Prince Zhu Jianshen, confined in the Cold Palace, back from hell to the world of the living. What began as a desperate act of protection warped, under the influence of power, into a twisted symbiosis. Seventeen years older than him, she was his nursemaid and elder sister, and eventually became his only Noble Consort, as well as hi 824Reads—Score100Shelves

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    Wan Zhen'er was 17 years older than Emperor Zhu Jianshen of the Ming Dynasty... But...

22. 222 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrated into the Founder's Portrait 大明：我穿越成了太祖画像 Lazy Fish Never Turns Over咸鱼丶不翻身Historical1.4M WordsCompleted (History + Ming Dynasty + System + transmigration) After showing off on a whim, Li Chen transmigrated to the end of the Ming Dynasty. He became a portrait of the Great Ancestor, Zhu Yuanzhang, and was bound to the fate of the Great Ming! It was the first year of the Chongzhen reign, and Zhu Youjian had only recently ascended the throne. To stay alive, and to make up for the regrets of the Ming Dynasty’s final years, Li Chen decided to do everything he could to extend the Great Ming for another t 8.2kReads9.2Score613Shelves
23. 223 紫 Purple Seas and Clouded Skies 紫海云天 Qingjiang Guangyu清江广羽Eastern Fantasy832k WordsCompleted Drawing his sword against the storm, for the dignity and rights of billions of living beings, Prince Ziyun of Hualan marches forward with sword in hand, shaking the seas and skies of the Hai Tian Continent! “When the Storm Breaks”: He draws his sword in the face of danger, standing firm to shake the mountains and rivers. “Clouds Deep, Mists Thick”: Amid the struggle to tell friend from foe, he presses on against all odds. “Winds and Clouds Churning”: He moves freely through the chaos, turning th 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fantasy novel set against the backdrop of pre-modern Western history!

24. 224 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 1.2kReads6.9Score109Shelves

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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?! [Sad] Isn't this the biggest joke in the world?! However, I'm also pretty awesome 🐮, 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!

25. 225 大 The Glory of Great Tang: Reborn as Li Yu to Build an Empire 大唐荣光之重生李煜铸霸业 Lingxiao Beyond the Window窗外凌霄Historical933k WordsOngoing Reborn a thousand years later, I return to Southern Tang. Surely the carved balustrades and jade steps are still there! Conquer Wuyue and Jingnan, take Ma Chu, and march along the Shu Road to seize Meng Shu! Water the horses in the Huai River, destroy the Zhao Song, pacify Liu Han, and crush the Khitan! Deter Tubo, restore the Western Regions, and let the white-maned general ride into Annam! East, west, south, and north, throughout the four seas, wherever the sun and moon shine, all shall belong 415Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 226 大 Chronicles of Jinghe in Great Yong: Chang'an Among the Ashes 大雍景和纪事，烬土长安 A Smile一枚微笑Historical462k WordsCompleted A newly crowned top scholar rides through the streets in celebration, only to hear that the emperor has died. The scholar takes up the defense of the border! A female Imperial Guard officer investigates an old case to clear her father’s name. A woman proves herself every bit the equal of any man! He protects the realm, while she protects him! Sweet and bittersweet, heartbreaking and exhilarating! Watch a scholar from a humble family, a female Imperial Guard officer, and a scion of an aristocrati 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    One is a newly appointed top scholar, parading through the streets on horseback, only to be struck by the emperor's sudden death, leaving the scholar to guard the border; the other is a female general of the Imperial Guard, investigating an old case to clear her father's name, proving that women are no less capable than men. He protects the world, she protects him. A story with both sweet and bitter moments, heart-wrenching and exhilarating! Witness a scholar from a humble background, a female general of the Imperial Guard, and a nobleman, their lives intertwined by blood and swords, rewriting the fate of a dynasty, and enacting an epic tale of national upheaval, heroism, political intrigue, border battles, and love and hate!

27. 227 南 The Glory of Southern Tang: I, Li Yu, Am More Than Just a Poet Emperor 南唐荣光：我李煜不止是词帝 Lingxiao Beyond the Window窗外凌霄Historical1.5M WordsCompleted I ask the heavens: What is the Great Way? I ask the earth: What is profound virtue? I ask humanity: What is the highest form of holiness? I ask the ghosts: What is base and contemptible? In a daze, Li Yu seemed to hold a brush in his hand, a brush as sharp as a blade. As it swept through the thick fog, human nature, heavenly principles, selfish desires, and public conscience all came clearly into view. The God of History whispered in his ear, “Who are you? Where did you come from? Where are you 1.2kReads7.3Score102Shelves
28. 228 风 When the Wind Rises, the Clouds Soar 风禾尽起云飞扬 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Ancient Romance381k WordsOngoing I was born to a military family in Yunzhou, on the frontier. My youth was marred by hardship, and I was sent far beyond the border. After surviving countless brushes with death, I finally returned. Then my father and brothers were framed, and I had no choice but to come to the capital to save them. Heaven be praised, they were unharmed. The emperor showed me kindness, and I bore him a son. In times of crisis, I rooted out treacherous officials, defended against foreign enemies, and safeguarded t —Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Three women came to the palace. The one with fair and delicate features was named Sima Ai, seventeen years old, and the niece of Sima Yan. She was tall and slender, preferred to wear simple and elegant clothes, and her speech and manners were graceful and proper. However, deep down, I didn't think she would be His Majesty's type. To His Majesty, Sima Ai was too bland, unlikely to pique his interest. This young and idle Consort Zhao often came to chat with me. Unfortunately, poetry and songs were not my forte, and she knew nothing about archery or horsemanship, so in the end, we could only engage in idle talk. She, however, was quite resentful about my demotion. "Men and women should not touch each other; it is proper etiquette. A sister-in-law who is drowning should be rescued by a helping hand; it is a matter of principle. The Wang family of Yinling is, after all, a scholarly family; surely he doesn't understand this principle?" Seeing her slightly agitated expression, I smiled. "It's all just empty fame, like the clouds in the sky, gone in the blink of an eye. Consort Yun, that's good!" The woman who accompanies His Majesty every night is named Bai Ling'er; she is the daughter of Sister Feng's brother. Taking advantage of the palace selection, Feng Baizhan recommended her. Unlike his plain-looking niece, her allure is a trait inherited from his wife's family. Thanks to Feng Baizhan's wealthy background, Bai Ling'er wears the most flamboyant clothes and dresses the most seductively. Coupled with her innate charm and voice that makes men's bones melt, it's no wonder His Majesty is completely captivated by her. If Sima Ai can only meet and exchange a few words with His Majesty during the day when he comes to Yanqing Palace to chat with me... Lately, as soon as it gets dark, His Majesty invariably rushes off to spend time with Bai Ling'er until dawn. His Majesty, deep down, is still a spoiled brat. The last one is Wang Chuchu, whom I dislike the most. She's Wang Xian and Wang Feng'er's cousin. The young girl, though not very old, always puts on a bitter, resentful expression whenever she sees me. Whenever I see Wang Feng'er, Wang Chuchu is always following behind her. After I finish bowing to Wang Feng'er, Wang Chuchu will put on a stern face and slightly curtsy to me, which she considers her way of bowing. Once, before I had gone far, this little girl loudly told her aunt, "Auntie, hurry up and get His Majesty to grant me a concubine title! I don't want to bow to this wild woman!" An Chunhai, somewhat indignant, pulled a long face and shouted that he wanted to argue with me. I quickly stopped him, telling him I understood his filial piety, but there was no need to get angry over such a person. Life continued uneventfully, day after day. Wang Ziwei and Xia Zhengwu grew taller day by day, and in the blink of an eye, they went from babbling infants to little kids who pestered me with questions every day. Especially Wang Ziwei; this girl's personality is somewhat like mine—outgoing and straightforward, with clear likes and dislikes in her interactions with others. Because I told her that Sima Ai came from a distinguished family and was very learned, Wang Ziwei pestered her to teach her to read and write. Sima Ai, who had nothing else to do, couldn't resist Wang Ziwei's persistent pleading and tried teaching her. After a short time, Sima Ai was very impressed with her, telling me that although Wang Ziwei was young, she was a natural scholar. Whether it was classics, history, philosophy, poetry, or prose, Sima Ai would often teach her twice, and Wang Ziwei would quickly understand the principles. She could even apply what she learned to other situations, and began to comment on the people and things around her. For example, her principle regarding Xia Zhengwu was that no one, except my mother and me, could bully him, not even His Majesty; she showed him no mercy. Xia Zhengwu was always somewhat distant from His Majesty because His Majesty visited less often. One day, His Majesty, in a good mood, wanted to tease him, but ended up making him cry. Wang Ziwei angrily rushed to His Majesty, stretching out her hands to protect her younger brother, forbidding His Majesty from touching him again. Seeing this, I quickly tried to pull Wang Ziwei away, but His Majesty stopped me. His Majesty smiled and asked her, "Xia Zhengwu is my son, why won't you let me touch him, little girl?" "He is Your Majesty's son, but Your Majesty hasn't really educated him much. The Three Character Classic even says, 'It is the father's fault if he raises a child without teaching him.' Your Majesty has made mistakes; you can only touch him after you've corrected them." His Majesty, scolded by this little girl, couldn't say anything to her, and could only say to me, "This girl is indeed your daughter; her temperament is exactly the same!" But thanks to Wang Ziwei, His Majesty's visits to my place became much more frequent afterward. What surprised me most was that this girl would actually stand up for Sima Ai. One day, she actually spoke indignantly to His Majesty in front of Sima Ai, saying, "Although Aunt Sima is His Majesty's concubine, His Majesty rarely visits her. She's so young and beautiful; if she hadn't entered the palace to marry His Majesty, how many men would be pursuing her outside? Hasn't His Majesty wasted Aunt Sima's prime years?" Wang Ziwei's words made everyone present feel somewhat embarrassed. His Majesty could only feign anger and ask her, "Who taught you these words? I am the Son of Heaven, and all the concubines in the palace are my wives. Do I need a little girl like you to tell me who I want to be with?" "But Your Majesty, this is unfair!" Wang Ziwei showed no fear, looking up at His Majesty. "Your Majesty, you are the Son of Heaven. Even Heaven knows to distribute its rains equally. You are the son of Heaven, how can you favor only one person?" Seeing that Wang Ziwei was becoming increasingly absurd, I tried to stop her, but His Majesty seemed to have lost his temper and continued to ask her, "Who said I favor only one person?" "Everyone in the palace knows! All the eunuchs and maids say that His Majesty goes to Liufang Pavilion to find Consort Bai as soon as it gets dark." Hearing Wang Ziwei's words, His Majesty's face gradually darkened. Seeing that this girl's talkativeness had already displeased His Majesty, I reprimanded her a few times. Unexpectedly, the little girl, while crying, said, "I didn't say anything wrong! The books say that preventing people from speaking is more difficult than preventing a river from overflowing. Rather than scaring others into silence and turning yourself into a blind and deaf person, it's better to listen to others' opinions." Then, she turned to the Emperor and asked, "As the Son of Heaven, shouldn't Your Majesty be open to good advice?" Her profound reasoning was so eloquent that the Emperor blushed and was speechless for a moment. Seeing Wang Ziwei crying so bitterly, the Emperor finally felt a pang of pity. He rose and scooped Wang Ziwei up in his arms, wiping away her tears with a handkerchief. He said, "You're absolutely right! I've remembered it. How could I, a wise and benevolent emperor revered by all, not accept heartfelt advice from others?" His Majesty then turned to Sima Ai beside him and said, "You've done a very good job as a teacher. Wang Ziwei is only a few years old, yet you've already taught her so much. I hadn't noticed your strengths before, but today I truly see them." Since Wang Ziwei's outburst, Sima Ai, who had rarely received His Majesty's favor, discovered she was pregnant with his child in less than three months. Meanwhile, Bai Ling'er, who used to be favored every night, found that His Majesty's visits to her were far less frequent than before.

29. 229 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting with the Seven-Star Lamp Still Burning 三国：从七星灯没有灭开始 Song Dongming, Who Loves Fried Bread Slices爱吃炸馍片的宋洞明Historical1.4M WordsCompleted At Wuzhang Plains, Wei Yan never entered the command tent! The Chancellor had borrowed twelve years of life, and along with those twelve years came a soul from the modern world. What changes will this soul, now inhabiting Liu Shan, bring to the Han dynasty? 3.1kReads8.8Score351Shelves

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    What kind of sparks will fly when the still-alive Zhuge Liang is paired with Liu Shan, a man with a modern soul? Will the Northern Expedition succeed? Will the Han Dynasty be able to rise again? Let's wait and see!

30. 230 五 A Complete History of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Vol. 1: The Huang Chao Rebellion 五代十国全史1：黄巢起义 Teacher Mai麦老师Historical175k WordsCompleted The splendid Tang dynasty, with its fine clothes and noblemen, could not stem the surging tide of chaos. The complete eight-volume series, The Full History of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, is a popular history of the late Tang and Five Dynasties. Drawing on historical sources, it uses careful analysis and lively, humorous prose to tell the story of this turbulent and unpredictable period. It focuses on major events over the century between the late-Tang Huang Chao Rebellion and the Song c 735Reads9.4Score163Shelves
31. 231 百 The Century-Old House 百年老宅 User36859979用户36859979Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted An old family home, four generations, a century of upheaval, and an extraordinary love affair. How did a penniless tenant farmer win the hearts of two beautiful daughters of an enlightened landlord? How did an honest, simple peasant seize control of the village Party secretary's post as if it were a throne, then cling to it? How did a devoted lover go from kind and innocent to cynical and world-weary? Read on to discover his tangled, unbreakable ties with four women. Through the nearly century-l 49Reads—Score102Shelves

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    A lengthy historical novel, classic rural literature. A romantic love story, with a poignant and moving plot. An old rural house, a century of vicissitudes. Beginning in the first year of the Republic of China, ending only after the pandemic. The loves and hates of the older generation, the emotional entanglements of the younger generation. A cynical and irresponsible man, a self-indulgent and resentful woman. A thrilling palace intrigue drama, full of suspense and twists. A very enjoyable romance novel! A contemporary version of *White Deer Plain*!

32. 232 学 My Given Name Is Zhang Haogu 学名张好古 Listening to Water at Dongxi at Midnight东溪听水夜半更Historical2.4M WordsOngoing In Jinan Prefecture, Shandong, there lived a wealthy man. The rich man had only one son, named Zhang Haogu. Though he couldn't read, he passed the imperial examinations and entered the Hanlin Academy. Somehow, he even became a princess's husband. He only wanted to survive in a time of chaos, but had no choice except to rack his brains and find a way to end the war quickly. Yet war was everywhere: struggle, life and death, country and family. A man should be full of fiery spirit, riding through b 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the best book, both in terms of content and writing style; it felt like I was living through that period at the end of the Ming Dynasty.

33. 233 在 I Am Zhang Liang, Descendant of the Marquis of Liu 在下张梁，乃留侯之后 Songs of Yan and Zhao燕赵弦歌Historical1.1M WordsOngoing “Yellow Turbans at the End of the Han,” “Collecting Famous Generals,” “Reborn and Transmigrate,” “Weak System,” “From North to South” Zhang Liang transmigrates to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, recruits Zhao Yun, saves Guan Yu, and establishes himself at Xiaquyang, building a strong base in Jizhou. The Yellow Turban Army takes to the sea, subdues Goguryeo in the north, recruits the Fuyu, attacks the Xianbei, and wipes out the Wuhuan. It then heads south to Rinan Commandery, occupies Jiaozhou, col 427Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The Yellow Turbans were bound to rebel? He just wouldn't! A slow-paced, farming-themed novel with good writing, plenty of allusions, and even author notes. The protagonist is Zhang Liang before the Yellow Turban Rebellion. He recruits Zhao Yun, rescues Guan Yu, and gets Zhang Jiao and Zhang Bao into official positions, pursuing a path of peaceful evolution.

34. 234 大 The End of Dayan: Winds Rise in Hanzhou 大衍末路：邯州风起 Ai Yuan艾原Historical794k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate to the Late Ming] [Imperial Son-in-Law] [Not Mindless] [Not a Power Fantasy] [No System] [New Book] In the first year of the Chongzhen reign, at the end of the Ming dynasty, there are no golden fingers, no System, and the story unfolds at a measured pace. Zhao Yanzhi, a modern office worker, transmigrates by accident and becomes the illegitimate son of a landowning family in Handan during the early years of the Chongzhen reign. The realm is on the verge of chaos, bandits roam every 1.1kReads—Score117Shelves

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    I was truly captivated by the realism of this late Ming Dynasty novel! It abandons all the unrealistic tropes of time-travel stories. The male protagonist deeply understands the cruelty of the chaotic late Ming Dynasty, remaining neither arrogant nor reckless. As a marginalized illegitimate son, he endures hardship and plots cautiously, building his foundation with a small winery, gradually accumulating capital and winning people's hearts. In a chaotic world, winning hearts is one's strength, and watching him gradually establish himself in that turbulent era is incredibly relatable!

35. 235 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty with an Imperial Era System 穿越大明之朕有帝国时代系统 Mo Yunfan墨云凡Historical2.6M WordsOngoing Synopsis: Great Ming + Emperor + Political Intrigue + Age of Empires System [At its peak, this novel had 600,000 readers. Its comic-drama adaptation, The Carpenter's Empire, is now updating on multiple platforms. Read with confidence!] The Taichang Emperor is on his deathbed. The Great Ming court is in turmoil, three major cases have erupted at once, treacherous ministers are plotting to force a palace move, vassal states are turning away, the borders are in revolt, and powerful nations are clos 109.2kReads8.4Score7.4kShelves

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    680,000 People are watching. Emperor Taichang is on his deathbed, three major cases are shaking the court, vassal states are disaffected, and border troubles are brewing. The Ming Dynasty is on the brink of collapse! A young man passionate about Ming history transmigrates into the body of the carpenter-emperor Zhu Youxiao, arriving with a *Age of Empires* system—spearmen stand in neat rows, heavy cavalry crush the enemy's spirit, and musketeers point their guns at all nations! He wields his sword to quell factional strife, rebuilding an iron-willed military spirit; he revises old vassal agreements, summoning tribute from all corners of the world; he promotes crafts and enlightens the people, letting the sparks ignite a prairie fire. His vow, "Let the iron cavalry of the Ming Dynasty crush the world," burns with a fiery intensity! When the game's powerful army illuminates the crumbling empire, every page of this epic imperial revival is ignited to the core!

36. 236 艳 Beauty That Slays the World 艳杀天下 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted She killed Han Xin and executed Peng Yue, clearing away every one of Liu Bang’s “brothers” for him. She poisoned the King of Zhao and turned a rival into a human pig, leaving no one in the harem daring to challenge her authority. Before her husband died, he made her swear that only members of the Liu clan could be kings, yet she personally placed members of the Lü clan on the throne. Her son hated her, the ministers feared her, and the people of the realm called her a “poisonous woman.” But so w 11Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 237 盟 The Mengjin Crossing 盟津渡 Facing South from the Mountain朝山南Historical267k WordsCompleted Also known as The Awakening of the Ferry Boy. Wu Heyuan, a young man from a Yellow River ferry crossing, suffers the massacre of his entire family, and his younger sister goes missing. After delivering a letter to the Weishui Alliance for a mysterious stranger, he becomes Jiang Shang’s disciple and embarks on a path of political intrigue. When his sister is trained to become an enemy nation’s assassin, when his beloved tastes poison to save him from the brink of death, and when his master gives —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Set against the backdrop of King Wu's conquest of the Shang Dynasty, this book tells the story of a young man at a ferry crossing who harbors deep personal and national hatred and grows up with great passion. The writing is delicate and exquisite; you are welcome to read it.

38. 238 大 Great Qin: Emperor Qin Shi Huang, I Really Don't Want to Live Off You! 大秦：始皇帝，我真不吃软饭啊！ The King of Qin Circles the Pig秦王绕猪Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The Analects + Hilarious + Cunning + Lighthearted + His Majesty Zheng + Shamelessly Stealing + Absolutely Outrageous] Qin Feng inexplicably transmigrates to the Qin dynasty before Qin unifies the six states, and the First Emperor overhears his thoughts. The two then embark on a hilarious daily battle of wits. “Qin Feng, tell me, what does ‘The Master does not speak of prodigies, force, disorder, or spirits’ mean?” “It means the Master doesn’t want to talk to you, and will use brute force to bea 45.1kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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    How could we forget Xianyang monkeys?

39. 239 大 The Great Song Coroner, Part Three 大宋提刑官第三部 Northwest Brother Mao西北毛哥Historical539k WordsCompleted At the end of the Southern Song, Song Ci, the founding father of Chinese forensic science, resigns from office and retreats into seclusion after losing all faith in the court. He devotes himself to completing the work of a lifetime, The Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified. But the tides of the age will not let him stand apart. Mongol cavalry rides south, and the realm is shattered. In his twilight years, Song Ci is forced to return to public life. From a corruption-murder case at the Jianyang 795Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    The Great Song Dynasty, suspenseful mystery, crime solving

40. 240 黎 Wrath of Dawn 黎怒 Quiet in the Small Things微末无言Historical660k WordsCompleted Spring grass withers and blooms year after year. Common people live and die, generation after generation. How can the laws of the land be sacrificed because ordinary people suffer hunger and cold? Open the splendid annals of history, and all you find are the deeds of kings, lords, generals, and ministers. The names of commoners and ordinary folk are never recorded. Nobles hold the brush; the people are like grass. A “great victory” is declared, and before the ink is dry, countless bones have alr 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These three books are quite good. The first one is a new book, the second one is written in a style that rivals Langya, and the third one is a masterpiece, needless to say.

41. 241 靖 In the First Year of Jingkang, He Survived the Flames of War 靖康元年，他从战火中活了下来 Wang Who Likes Spicy Food吃辣的王同学Historical134k WordsOngoing After an accident, Wang Xun is thrown into the most brutal meat grinder of the Northern Song: the siege of Bianjing. Outside the gates, a hundred thousand foreign troops seethe with bloodlust. Inside, the absurd court tries to defend the city with "magic spells." He has no System or cheat, knows no peerless martial arts, and can barely make sense of the local dialect. His only bargaining chip is the vivid memory in his mind of the cataclysm about to unfold. The day the city falls, wails fill 676Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 242 穿 Transmigrated to the Countryside: A Young Farmer's Road to the Imperial Exams 穿越之农家独苗苗的科举之路 Zhang Rubai张如白Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [Born into the Past + Farming + Imperial Exams + Fleeing Famine + Warfare] The slow-paced everyday life of a boy from a rural family in ancient times! Zhang Ping'an gets a new lease on life when he transmigrates to an ancient farming family. Fortunately, they are fairly well-off, so no one has to go hungry. He has six older sisters, and he is the only boy his parents had long hoped for. His parents favor sons over daughters, and all six sisters are fierce. He thought he was in for a story about 29.5kReads8.7Score2.8kShelves

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    A rare gem of a historical novel about the imperial examinations, written with delicate and heartwarming prose. [Kissing emoji]

43. 243 日 The Sun and Moon Beneath One Sky: Princess Taiping 日月当空：太平公主 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical587k WordsCompleted Princess Taiping was one of the most controversial and legendary female political figures in Chinese history, a thorny yet dazzling rose in the splendor of the High Tang. The most beloved daughter of Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi and Empress Wu Zetian, she married Xue Shao at sixteen in a wedding procession stretching ten miles, hoping for a peaceful life. But she was implicated in Xue Yi's treason case and watched her husband starve to death in prison, shattering her dreams. She put away her innocence 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Princess Taiping—the apple of Wu Zetian's eye, experienced the power struggles of five emperors… Unexpectedly, her husband was ordered to commit suicide by her mother, Empress Wu Zetian, and she herself died a tragic death—ordered to commit suicide by her nephew, Li Longji, whom she had personally supported… Based on history, with rigorous logic, it is worth reading!

44. 244 南 The Southern Song Dynasty’s Top Undercover Agent 南宋第一卧底 Long Yuan龙渊Historical7.4M WordsCompleted In the sixteenth year of the Jiading era of the Southern Song, Shen Mo, a modern-day undercover agent, began manipulating the fate of the empire in the palm of his hand. Countless ingenious schemes, ruthless plots, and brutal tactics poured from him. His modern forensic techniques cracked one bizarre Southern Song case after another, while his espionage skills crushed the secret agents of the Liao and Jin. When the Mongol Yuan cavalry, invincible across the land, came thundering toward them, the 6.1kReads9.1Score846Shelves

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    [Top Post] Some of Tomato's favorite historical articles!!!

45. 245 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am the True Imperial Uncle, Reviving the Han Dynasty for Three Generations 三国：我，真皇叔，三兴大汉 No Mortal Delicacies不吃烟火Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Warring for supremacy] [The real imperial uncle] [System] Do all dynasties perish because they grow weak, while the Han alone falls because it is strong? After four hundred years, beacons of war burn across the land. Everything lies in ruin, and the people wail in misery. Thirteen provinces are strewn with bones, so numerous that even the fertile fields beside the roads cannot contain them. Some maneuver through the world of politics, while others roam as heroes wi 42.4kReads9.3Score3kShelves

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    The authors of these four books are all quite skilled; I highly recommend them—they are rare gems.

46. 246 穿 Transmigrated into the Warring States Era as Sun Bin 穿越战国成孙膑 A Useless Life百无一用生Historical285k WordsCompleted A middle school history teacher with no skills beyond teaching unexpectedly transmigrates to the Warring States period, becoming the young Sun Bin. Later, he meets Wu Qi and becomes his disciple, beginning an unforgettable teacher-student relationship. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is good. Although it's a time-travel story, it leans more towards historical fiction, and the author's historical writing skills are quite good. It's worth reading.

47. 247 大 The Ming Dynasty's Greatest Maverick 大明第一狂士 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.8M WordsCompleted In the 35th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, a ruthless schemer is reborn as the son of a county deputy magistrate. Using modern political tactics, he cracks one strange case after another. With modern strategies of maneuvering and intrigue, he shakes the imperial court and becomes unstoppable! Rebel bands run amok? Under my powerful army, they’re nothing but fodder! I will rebuild the Ming dynasty, extend its might across the seas, and usher in an unprecedented age of prosperity! 7kReads9.1Score673Shelves
48. 248 持 Entering the Song Dynasty Armed 持械入宋 Tea Root茶根儿Historical1.8M WordsOngoing This book has been adapted into an animated comic and is now available on Hongguo. Thank you all for your support! In the final years of the Song dynasty, war raged across the land. A five-person modern squad on a mission accidentally fell into a time tunnel and transmigrated to the Great Song with all their weapons. Team leader Lin Zhao, calm and decisive with his Beijing accent, commanded the whole operation. Sniper Xie Changfeng and weapons specialist Ma Zhenbang, both speaking with thick Nor 1MReads9.3Score152.6kShelves

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    The updates from Canming are too slow. I'm looking for fast-paced, daily updates for exciting stories!!

49. 249 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 19.1kReads7.8Score1.8kShelves

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    Great news from author @2023! [Smirk][Smirk] I used to read other books and they'd get addictive at the beginning but get worse as you read on, but these two books by @2023 have a surprisingly delightful "getting better with each reading" experience! ① At the beginning, the protagonist is weak and easily bullied, but as he grows stronger, 🧸 the writing becomes increasingly profound, 🦄 and the harem isn't just about pretty faces; there's literature, martial arts, and strategy. 👍

50. 250 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 19kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves

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    A passionate Ming Dynasty, a passionate Zhu Di… [heart][thumbs up]

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