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Hahaha, Great Ming 哈哈哈，大明
In an age when everyone is rebelling, to survive, you have to be more ruthless than every rebel king. You have to become the greatest rebel king of all. Take down Gao Yingxiang first, then Zhang Xianzhong, then Li Zicheng, and after that, go straight for the Eight Banners. You Manchus, your emperor is back.
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On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位
[Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak
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- 3 My Grandpa Is the Daoist Emperor 我爷爷是道士皇帝 His grandfather practices Daoist arts and seeks medicinal remedies. He won't live in the imperial palace, preferring a Daoist temple... His father is a womanizer who stays in the palace, working tirelessly as a busy little bee in the imperial harem... Young Zhu Yijun quietly watches them perform from the sidelines, thinking to himself, “Now that you're done, it's my turn to put on a show...” 69.6kReads9.0Score7k14d adds
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Gathering the Talents of the Three Kingdoms to Battle Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing! 聚三国之才，战秦汉唐宋元明清！
What would happen if all the great figures of history lived in the same era? Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng has just unified the six states. Seeing powerful Han, prosperous Tang, Mongol Yuan, cultured Song, and great Ming realms spring up around him, he falls into deep thought. Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, points his sword straight at the peerless Genghis Khan: “If the enemy can come, so can I!” Zhu Yuanzhang silently sets down his bowl. Watching Cao Cao slaughter his way across the land, his eyes blaz
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- 5 Emperors Cultivate Immortality: Ying Zheng Starts with Nine Supreme Bones! 诸帝修仙，开局嬴政九块至尊骨！ What would happen if China’s emperors and its famed historical ministers and generals transmigrated to the cultivation world? From the start, Ying Zheng awakens nine Supreme Bones, the bloodline of the Ancestral Dragon, and the growth-type divine artifact, the Ding Qin Sword! Ying Zheng: “The human race is livestock for the myriad races to feed on?” “From this day forth, humanity shall rule over the myriad races. That is the law of Qin!” Li Shimin: “I have awakened the bloodline of the Primordia 17.1kReads7.3Score2.3k14d adds
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Great Ming: I Teach Zhu Di to Slay Dragons, and Zhu Yuanzhang Loses It 大明：我教朱棣屠龙，老朱人麻了
Yu Xian has only just transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty when he is thrown into the imperial prison and sentenced to death. All he can do is wait to die. But then his next-door neighbor, a chatterbox who asks him questions all day long, starts bringing him heaps of delicious food. “Is this theory of national destiny really true?” “Does a book that can slay dragons really exist?” “Will the Ming really end up like that in three hundred years?” For the sake of all those delicious meals, Yu Xian tell
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Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊
(Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho
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The Qin Empire’s Industrial Revolution 大秦工业革命
History · Alternate History | Farming · Industry | Ensemble Cast · Conquest A six-year-old soul transmigrates into a barren village in northern Shaanxi during the Qin dynasty, where he becomes a posthumous child. With no System and no golden finger, the first thing he does is use a pendulum to redefine “one meter.” Over the next ten years, all he manages to do is make sure everyone in the village has enough to eat. Then the real story begins. He builds an “underground railway station” in Zhang V
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Records of Supernatural Artifacts: The National Archive of Antiquities in Custody 灵物志异：国家古董收容档案
[History, antiques, collecting, archives, no female lead] Did you know? Antiques can speak. Shh, can you hear anything? That’s the lament of an antique. Welcome to Siyou. Come and listen with me to the stories of “them.” (A new writer with a new book. Please, dear readers, leave a couple of harsh comments before you go (〃′o`))
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- 10 First Rate! 第一流！ [No female lead, no formulaic tropes, not a power fantasy. Excellent writing and a first-rate plot. If that’s not your thing, don’t read.] Year thirty-one of the New Era. Snow fell in the bitter cold of winter. Many things happened that year. The Divine Church gained a new Divine Son, the Buddhist faith saw thirty-six golden lotuses bloom, and a madman emerged from a crumbling Taoist temple. The North Sea churned, threatening to swallow heaven and earth. A tiny blade of grass grew in the De 39.6kReads8.5Score3.5k14d adds
- 11 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 117.7kReads9.2Score6.8k14d adds
- 12 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 [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 226.6kReads9.5Score27.3k14d adds
- 13 Joy in the Tang Dynasty 喜唐 Bright and glorious is the Tang, favored by Heaven to rule the myriad lands. Our founding ancestors answered Heaven’s call, and the four imperial clans followed its ways. Heaven granted us boundless blessings, and our clans share a common virtue. Our descendants carry on the legacy, offering sacrifices to the gods and matching the Pole Star. What did it really mean for all nations to pay tribute? Was it about uncritically worshipping foreign languages, or going abroad and being treated as honore 122.5kReads9.4Score12.7k14d adds
- 14 The Idle Man of the Tang Dynasty 大唐闲人 This is the rags-to-riches story of Xu Miao, an ordinary modern man whose soul returns to the Tang Dynasty! He’s fine with being made a marquis, but he wants no part of becoming a chancellor. This young master just wants to live comfortably as an idle man! He clings to Li Er’s coattails, watches the changing fortunes of the Zhenguan era with a smile, enjoys life, and takes in the sight of the Tang Dynasty conquering the world! 1.7kReads8.7Score19214d adds
- 15 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
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I Use Firearms to Beat Up the Races of Another World 我用火器暴打异界各族
In a world that uses Chinese language and characters, yet is home to strange races such as beastfolk and elves, see how Zhao Mu builds everything from scratch, inventing gunpowder, rifles, and cannons. Using firearms and artillery, he turns humanity, a people who were not especially powerful, into the continent’s strongest race, leads human armies in a conquest of the world, and uncovers the truth behind many ancient legends.
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Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天
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
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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.
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- 19 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
- 20 Party Struggles Throughout Chinese History 中国历代党争 Chinese Factional Struggles Through the Ages is a history of power struggles between factions, between factions and imperial authority, and between individuals. Using strategy as its thread and history as its fabric, it recounts a host of tangled stories. Covering three thousand years of factional strife, from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods through the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the book details major events, rises and falls, triumphs and humiliations, and 296Reads7.7Score10014d adds
- 21 The Complete Collection of Courtly Tales Through the Ages 历代宫廷演义全集 Xu Xiaotian brings the secret histories of the Ming, Qing, and Tang courts to life in the style of a novel: the bloodshed of the Nine Princes’ struggle for the throne, Wu Zetian’s political schemes, and the tragic final days of the Chongzhen Emperor... The book has the solid historical foundations of a meticulously researched account, enlivened with the colorful flesh and blood of historical fiction. More vivid than official histories, yet more rigorous than tales of the past, it is an ancient v 137Reads9.5Score—14d adds
- 22 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 838Reads9.6Score—14d adds
- 23 Tales of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court 明宫十六朝演义 The Romance of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court delves into the imperial palace, recounting the love and enmity between emperors and their consorts, while ranging widely across history to survey the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you will understand the court; understand the court, and you will understand history; understand history, and the realities of the world will become clear to you. 78Reads9.4Score—14d adds
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The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！
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
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- 25 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 7.7kReads8.2Score67914d adds
- 26 The Story of America (Seven Volumes) 美国的故事（七册） Teacher Bi Lan spent more than twenty years in the United States, going from seeing America to seeing through it. With her thoughtful, sincere, and witty writing, she began writing about America on her blog in 2010, starting with the Mayflower, and she is still updating it today. Readers have praised her history of America as “concise but not simplistic, rigorous but not humorless.” If you want to understand what America is really all about, why not let Teacher Bi Lan tell you its story… 663Reads9.5Score15714d adds
- 27 The Pacific War 2: Taking a Desperate Gamble 太平洋战争2：铤而走险 The Pacific War series offers a sweeping account of the Pacific War, fought from 1941 to 1945 across the Pacific and Indian Oceans and East Asia between Japan, a principal Axis power, and the Allied nations, including the United States and Britain. It presents the full story of the rise and fall of Japanese militarism, explores the causes and consequences of the Pacific War in depth, and examines the military, political, diplomatic, and economic struggles between the Axis and Allied powers from 972Reads9.4Score18314d adds
- 28 The Pacific War, Volume 1: Storm Clouds Gather 太平洋战争1：山雨欲来 The Pacific War series offers a sweeping account of the Pacific War, fought from 1941 to 1945 across the Pacific, Indian Ocean, and East Asia between Japan, the principal Axis power in the region, and the Allied powers, including the United States and Britain. It presents the full story of the rise and fall of Japanese militarism, examines the causes and consequences of the war in depth, and explores the military, political, diplomatic, and economic struggles between the Axis and Allied powers f 457Reads9.4Score9114d adds
- 29 The Pacific War 3: An Undeclared War 太平洋战争3：不宣而战 The Pacific War series offers a sweeping account of the Pacific War, fought from 1941 to 1945 across the Pacific and Indian Oceans and East Asia between Japan, a principal Axis power, and the Allied nations, including the United States and Britain. It presents the full story of the rise and fall of Japanese militarism, explores the causes and consequences of the Pacific War in depth, and examines the military, political, diplomatic, and economic struggles between the Axis and Allied powers from 84Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 30 The Pacific War 6: The Showdown Between America and Japan 太平洋战争6：美日对决 The "Pacific War" series offers a sweeping account of the Pacific War, fought from 1941 to 1945 across the Pacific and Indian Oceans and East Asia by Japan, the Axis powers' leading member, against the United States, Britain, and other Allied nations. It traces the full course of Japanese militarism, from its rise to its defeat, and closely analyzes the causes and consequences of the Pacific War, presenting the military, political, diplomatic, and economic struggles between the Axis and the Alli 2.2kReads9.3Score12114d adds
- 31 The Pacific War 4: Darkest Hour 太平洋战争4：艰难时刻 The Pacific War series offers a sweeping account of the Pacific War, fought from 1941 to 1945 across the Pacific and Indian Oceans and East Asia between Japan, a principal Axis power, and the Allied nations, including the United States and Britain. It presents the full story of the rise and fall of Japanese militarism, explores the causes and consequences of the Pacific War in depth, and examines the military, political, diplomatic, and economic struggles between the Axis and Allied powers from 147Reads9.3Score3214d adds
- 32 The Pacific War 5: The Strangulation of Japan 太平洋战争5：绞杀日本 The Pacific War series presents a sweeping account of the Pacific War, fought from 1941 to 1945 across the Pacific and Indian Oceans and East Asia between Japan, a principal member of the Axis powers, and the Allied nations, including the United States and Britain. It traces the rise and fall of Japanese militarism, analyzes the causes and consequences of the Pacific War, and explores the military, political, diplomatic, and economic struggles between the Axis and Allied powers from multiple ang 466Reads9.4Score10014d adds
- 33 The Pacific War 7: The Pincer Offensive 太平洋战争7：钳形攻势 The "Pacific War" series offers a sweeping account of the Pacific War, fought from 1941 to 1945 across the Pacific and Indian Oceans and East Asia between Japan, a major Axis power, and the Allied nations, including the United States and Britain, during World War II. It presents the full story of Japanese militarism, from its rise to its defeat, and delves into the causes and consequences of the Pacific War. It also explores the military, political, diplomatic, and economic struggles between the 96Reads9.4Score2714d adds
- 34 The Pacific War, Volume Eight: Japan’s Defeat 太平洋战争.八,日本溃败 The "Pacific War" series offers a sweeping account of the Pacific War, fought from 1941 to 1945 across the Pacific and Indian Oceans and East Asia between Japan, a major Axis power, and the Allied nations, including the United States and Britain, during World War II. It presents the full story of Japanese militarism, from its rise to its defeat, and delves into the causes and consequences of the Pacific War. It also explores the military, political, diplomatic, and economic struggles between the 303Reads9.3Score4814d adds
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Water Margin: The World’s in Chaos, So What? 水浒：天下大乱关我屁事
I transmigrated into the world of Water Margin by accident. Before me was a world overrun with heroes, and behind me lay chaos where the people could barely survive. Murder and arson were everyday occurrences, while mountain spirits and monsters appeared and vanished without warning. The System said: Get fifty people to come eat at the tavern, and you’ll receive a pocket dimension. I looked at the counter showing 0/50, then at the three hunters fleeing through the woods in the distance. They’d m
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Chu Xingyao 楚星谣
What happens when you travel to another era? In her previous life, Shui Yuan’s grandfather forced her to memorize books until she was sick of them. She swore she’d never study again. After transmigrating to this world, she realized that studying was still the way to go. After all, books hold houses of gold, and books hold beautiful women. The old man really was right. Her dream in her previous life was to face the sea, with spring flowers blooming. Her dream in this life is still the same. But s
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From Soldier in the Northern Command to Founding Emperor 从北府参军熬成开国帝王
[Struggle for Supremacy]+ [Political Intrigue]+ [Agriculture]+ [No System] This is not a mindless power fantasy. Many of the characters are real historical figures, and their actions generally fit their personalities and interests. What kind of villains are there in a tale of conquest? There’s no such thing as unleashing an aura of imperial power and having famous ministers and fierce generals bow down, or effortlessly expanding your territory. Especially in the Eastern Jin, where powerful clans
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Water Margin: Reborn in Zhu Biao, I Came Home to Find My Entire Family Slaughtered 水浒：魂穿祝彪，出门被屠灭满门
Zhang Yu was a new office worker who didn’t even dare talk back to his team leader. One cup of coffee during overtime sent him into the world of Water Margin. When he woke up, he was galloping on horseback through a rainstorm in the late Northern Song Dynasty. Behind him were Liangshan Marsh’s pursuers. He carried Zhu Biao’s wounds, and his mind was filled with the bloody images from the massacre of the Zhu family estate: people hoisted into the air on spears, hacked into three pieces by battle-
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