Novels like The Crown Prince at the End of the Ming Dynasty
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- 1 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang Swears He Won't Kill Me! 大明：朱元璋发誓不杀我！ His soul transmigrates into Liu Ying, son of Liu Bowen! When he learns that his father has been set up by Zhu Yuanzhang and the whole family could be doomed at any moment, Liu Ying wants nothing more than to retire and live as a wealthy gentleman. Zhu Yuanzhang: “Can you bear to watch the people of Great Ming suffer so terribly? How dare you abandon the people and turn your back on them...” Liu Ying: “I’ll serve you, but only if you swear you won’t kill me!” Old Zhu: “I swear! Even if you curse 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Moonlight Shining on Brocade Robes 锦衣映月明 Reborn, but not cultivating immortality. In the first year of Zhishun, on a rainy night in a bamboo grove, a woman reluctantly places a swaddled baby among the bamboo before throwing herself into the river. Not far away, a handsome young man strides along, singing loudly... I dedicate this book to the glorious Great Ming of my heart. 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Chongzhen of the Great Ming: I Open-Book Exam! 大明崇祯：朕开卷考试！ Heaven, you gave me another life, so I'll make the most of it. You made me emperor, so just watch me be a good one! I'll restore the Ming to its former glory and make the people of Huaxia stand at the top of the world! Donglin faction, you want me to "hang myself on a branch facing southeast"? Then I'll hang you first. Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, and the rest of you want to rebel? I'll give you all high-ranking posts! Go help me conquer the realm! The Jianzhou Jurchens? The Tartars? Don't be af 2Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 4 Captured by the Rebel Bandits from the Start, I, Zhu Cilang, Refuse to Surrender! 开局被闯贼俘虏，我朱慈烺不服！ [Not a wish-fulfillment story + no System + passionate action + political intrigue + farming] Zhu Yifan, an ordinary young man, accidentally transmigrates through time and becomes Zhu Cilang, the Ming Dynasty Crown Prince. He discovers that it is the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, and the Ming Dynasty is on the brink of collapse. From the start, he is a captive of Li Zicheng, with nothing to rely on but a mysterious phone. How can he escape his predicament? How can he restore the Ming 239Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 5 Striving in Great Ming 奋斗在大明 When he woke up, he was already inside the Ming imperial palace, facing the schemes and intrigue of the court, where it was hard to tell the loyal from the treacherous. For a time, he was at a loss, but drawing on what he had learned and heard about history, he slowly came up with a plan. From then on, he steadily stabilized the situation and began the great project of unifying the realm through campaigns north and south. And yet 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 I’m a Scholar in the Ming Dynasty 我在明朝当院士 Lin Wanrong, a postdoctoral researcher in physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, transmigrates into the Tianqi era and becomes a condemned prisoner. His crime? Offending Wei Zhongxian's nephew. His execution is in three days. Anyone else would lie flat and await death, but Lin Wanrong says: I won't die. He makes poison gas from vinegar and saltpeter and escapes prison. He extracts penicillin from moldy oranges and saves his friend's younger sister. He uses statistics to expose the Donglin f 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Eighteen Riders from the Start: Reborn as Li Zicheng at the End of the Ming Dynasty 十八骑开局，重生明末李自成 Li Chuang transmigrates to the end of the Ming dynasty and becomes Li Zicheng, the last overlord of the cold-weapons era. Burning with boundless fury, he slaughters corrupt landlords, wipes out the Donglin faction and the regional princes. He topples the Ming dynasty, destroys the Later Jin, and campaigns against Zhang Xianzhong’s Great Western regime and the Southern Ming. With his sword sweeping westward, he leads his army north. His cavalry tramples Kaifeng, and his arrows batter Yanjing. He 250Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 8 The First Rebel King of Great Ming: Chongzhen 大明第一反王崇祯 In the halls of government, rotten timber serves as officials; between the palace steps, beasts draw their stipends. The Great Ming Dynasty is rotten to the core. How are we supposed to play this? Gao Yingxiang, Li Zicheng! There's no need for you to rebel. I'll lead the rebellion myself. Eat their food, drink their drink, throw open the gates to welcome our emperor. When our emperor arrives, no taxes will be collected! From then on, one city called “Ruling the East” vanished from the world. But —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 The Ming Dynasty’s Imperial Uncle 大明国舅爷 Wang Bing, a young man from modern times, transmigrates back to the Ming dynasty and somehow lands himself in the role of Wanli's brother-in-law! But even an imperial in-law can command the Imperial Guards, govern troops, and rule over the people! Pacify Ningxia in the west and reclaim the Hetao region in the north; drive out the Japanese pirates in the east and subdue the native chieftains in the south... Under the campaigns of Wang Bing, the Ming dynasty's Champion Marquis, the glory of the Ha 1Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 10 Saving the Ming Dynasty 拯救大明王朝 In 1644, the Manchus breached the passes and the land was shattered. A soul from a later age arrived in the body of Zhu Cilang, Crown Prince of the Chongzhen Emperor. He wins over the Four Armies of Jiangbei, keeps Zuo Liangyu and Zheng Zhilong in check, drives out the Manchus, kicks Dorgon to the curb, crushes the bandit rebels, and restores the realm... “With the heavens about to fall, I shall hold them up!” “The problems of this realm can only be solved with iron and blood!” (Sweeping battle 353Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 11 The Young Prime Minister of the Great Song 大宋小相公 Lin Xiaohan transmigrated into a family of officials in the Song Dynasty. He thought he would be able to sit back and enjoy a life of wealth and privilege, only to see his family’s property confiscated by the imperial court in the blink of an eye... To live off others without lifting a finger, he forced his underachieving older brother to take the imperial examinations, scared the young Emperor Zhen to tears, drove Empress Dowager Liu E to retreat into the palace, and led Di Qing in punching his 255Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 12 Emperor Yongle 永乐大帝 If you could transmigrate to the Ming dynasty and change history, when would be the best time? People would offer all kinds of answers, but the further you get into the dynasty, the harder it becomes. The Donglin faction has spread throughout the court, and even Wei Zhongxian’s bloody purges failed to wipe them out. What makes you think you could succeed? The later period is like a gauntlet of bosses. Before you even finish fighting your way through, you’ll be completely spent. So the best time 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Great Ming: I Revealed I Was a Transmigrator, and Zhu Yuanzhang Lost It 大明：自爆穿越，朱元璋心态崩了 In the fourth year of Hongwu, Ming Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang was preparing for his second northern campaign against the Northern Yuan. Liu Bowen, who had retired to his hometown, unexpectedly discovered Han Xu, a man who had transmigrated from the future. After weighing his options, Liu Bowen decided that taking Han Xu to the capital to meet Zhu Yuanzhang was his best chance of survival. Zhu Yuanzhang: Since you claim to be from the future, what becomes of my Great Ming? Han Xu: The Ming Dynas 32Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 14 The Ming Traitor 明贼 "In the eleventh year of the Chongzhen era, the Manchus breach the passes and the rebels rise again. The Han realm is on the verge of collapse. A horse thief emerges from nowhere, pacifies the four corners, enlightens the people, promotes industry and commerce, expands overseas, saves China from catastrophe, and helps the Chinese nation rise. We cannot change history, but we can write it." 650Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 15 The Mountain Bandits Who Ruled the World at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末之山匪霸天下 An ordinary college student transmigrates back to the late Ming Dynasty and inherits his father’s position as the master of a remote mountain stronghold. From then on, his “happy” life begins! Feasting on meat and drinking bowl after bowl of wine? Dream on! He nearly starves to death and almost has to transmigrate again! Fine. To avoid going hungry and freezing, and, more importantly, to keep his head on his shoulders... Get to work, young man! The mountains are vast, and the opportunities a 10Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 16 Transmigrating to Become the Duke of Huaguo in the Great Ming 穿越之大明华国公 Early one morning, still half asleep, I opened the bathroom door and nearly jumped out of my skin at what I saw. "Damn! Where am I?" Right in front of me was an antique-style bed. Around it stood furniture that looked like it came from ancient times, including a round table with four teacups and a teapot on it. I turned around nervously. The bathroom door, which had just been frosted glass, had become an old wooden door... 290Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 17 Great Ming: Convincing Old Zhu That America Exists 大明，忽悠老朱有个阿美莉卡 [Diplomatic System] [Crush foreign barbarians] [Set traps for vassal states] [Enfeoff princes overseas] [Industrial Revolution] [Transform the Ming Dynasty] The Ming Dynasty’s foreign minister stands before you: the loving father of the vassal states and the architect of a new world order. In the fifteenth year of Hongwu, Zhu Xiongying is critically ill, Empress Ma is gravely sick, and the next tribute conference for the vassal states is about to begin. Chen Lin transmigrates into this world. Wi 78Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 18 Look What I've Done to the Ming Dynasty 瞧我把大明朝都弄成啥样了 Zhou Ning transmigrated into the Tianqi era as a frail young Taoist priest with little learning and no grand ambitions. But fate had other plans: he encountered Ke Shi, the infamous wet nurse to the emperor, and unexpectedly embarked on an unconventional path to save the Great Ming. Taking palace politics as its starting point, the story considers, from the perspective of the villains, how the Great Ming dynasty might be kept alive. 5Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 19 Reborn: The Seven Kingdoms at War 重生之七国争霸 A fictional continent, seven dynasties. Alliances and rivalries, the Hundred Schools of Thought. A dynasty that lasts a hundred years, great clans that endure for a thousand. Will the poor rise, or will the great clans get their way? A foolish emperor is still an emperor. The art of ruling and the art of overthrowing dragons, which will prevail? Even a wise emperor is ultimately alone, putting the nation before family. The struggle between the art of ruling and the great clans; the struggle betw 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Ming Dynasty Civil Servant: My Forty Years of the Wanli Era 大明公务员：我的万历四十年 [No System + Soul Transmigration + Slow-Burn + Ming Dynasty Imperial Exams] Zhang Fu'an's soul transmigrates into an impoverished farming family in the third year of the Wanli reign, where he becomes a young scholar who must observe mourning rites. No System, no golden finger. His father has just died, and he must observe twenty-seven months of mourning. His path to the imperial examinations hasn't even begun, yet survival is already a struggle. The family has no food to last the night, his 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 In the Three Kingdoms, I Lead the Abyss to Unite the Heavens 人在三国，带领深渊一统诸天 Xu Zhuo wakes up to find his father on the verge of death and his family near ruin. In this chaotic end of the Han Dynasty, what path should he take? He awakens the System, builds his strength steadily, and devises brilliant strategies until he reaches the summit! But is unifying the Three Kingdoms the end of a transmigrator’s journey? Everything is only just beginning... 45Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 22 The Ace Special Forces Soldier Who Dominated the Late Sui Dynasty 纵横隋末的王牌特种兵 To save a beauty, he ventures alone into the forbidden palace. He sets aside old grudges and joins the army on its western expedition. He recruits men of literary talent and gathers fierce generals, vying for supremacy across the Central Plains. He pacifies the north, subdues Persia, and sails across the seas. Liu Ziqiu, an ace special forces soldier, transmigrates to the waning years of the Sui Dynasty. Rising above the chaos and expanding the empire’s borders, he brings you an extraordinary ta 201Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 23 Great Ming: I Am the True Ruler of the Empire 大明：朕才是帝国之主 [Transmigrated into the Ming Dynasty]+ [Cautious in the Early Stages]+ [Ruthless in the Later Stages]+ [Leading a Rebellion Against Himself]+ [No Golden Finger]+ [No System]+ [No Cheats]+ [Read at Your Own Risk]+ [Antagonists Aren't Idiots]+ [Court Intrigue]+ [Nemesis of Corrupt Officials]+ [Expert at Confiscating Property]+ [Sweeping the Barbarians]+ [Discovering New Continents]+ [Ruling the World] In a dynasty where being emperor is a dangerous occupation, you transmigrate into the body of Zh 60Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 24 The Mighty Great Ming 巍巍大明 The sun, moon, mountains, and rivers endure. Farewell, everyone... I am the Ming Dynasty. Wherever the sun and moon shine, wherever rivers flow, all is Han land... At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the political situation is unstable and refugees are everywhere. The glorious Ming faces peasant uprisings within and the Manchu invaders at its borders. The court is filled with officials who do nothing to earn their positions, and the great edifice is on the verge of collapse. The dark three centuries 131Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 25 The Glorious Ming Dynasty 盛世大明 In the eighth year of the Zhengtong reign of the Great Ming, these were the best of times. The empire had enjoyed peace for years, the realm was prosperous, the court was filled with loyal and upright officials, and threats from both north and south had been subdued. They were also the worst of times. A powerful eunuch had seized the highest offices, the Oirats were eyeing the Central Plains, and a catastrophe was just around the corner. At that moment, a young man appeared on the border of the 6Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 26 Transmigrating to the Great Ming: Even a History Book Is No Use! 穿越大明：带着历史书也没用啊！ [A meticulously crafted story with no System, a touch of farming, business and political intrigue, polished prose, respect for historical facts, and rigorous logic. A light comedy with a slow-building sense of satisfaction, engrossing and memorable.] A history master's graduate transmigrates to the eighteenth year of the Hongwu reign and becomes the magistrate of Fengyang. He initially thinks his historical knowledge will let him rise rapidly through the ranks, but book learning proves shallow. 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Back in the Late Ming Dynasty as a Warlord 回到明末当霸王 A nobody from the peaceful modern era: what would you do if you could travel back and forth between the end of the Ming Dynasty and the present day? Win beautiful women across the land... amass untold riches... or perhaps recreate Emperor Wu of Han’s glory, destroy the Manchu queue, and wage war in the South Seas? Write a Chinese dream of the ocean across the Seven Seas! 904Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 28 I, Zhu Youxiao, Transmigrate to the Late Ming and Become Emperor 我朱由校，穿越明末做皇帝 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, he becomes Zhu Youxiao, who is on the verge of death. Like hell he’s going to die a pathetic death. Armed with memories of a future life, Zhu Youxiao begins defying fate and rewriting history. End the factional strife. Anyone who won’t shut up gets executed. Purge the corrupt officials. Anyone who wants money more than life gets executed. Reform the land, build guns and cannons. Anyone who stands in my way gets executed. Build an army of a million, crush the S 1.5kReads7.3Score10414d adds
- 29 Great Ming: You Call This Prison? Even Old Zhu Is Envious 大明：你这也叫坐牢？老朱羡慕了 [History]+ [Finance and Nation-Building]+ [Cutthroat Political Schemes]+ [The Shawshank Redemption] Chen Yong, a modern bank president, transmigrates to the early Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty and becomes a prisoner in jail. First, he has no idea why he was thrown into prison! Second, he may already have been killed once! What a disastrous start! No matter. Only the weak complain about their circumstances. The strong take control of them. And so: Three days later, he eliminates his opponents. F 301Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 30 A Man in the Great Ming: Seizing the World's Largest Silver Mine 人在大明：抢占全球最大银矿 Title: [The Great Ming’s Vast Realm], also known as [In the Ming Dynasty: Claiming the World’s Largest Silver Mine] No System, no golden finger. Armed with a modern mindset, he transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and is reborn as an emperor. The story is tightly reasoned, with plenty of strategy. A young man from the future unexpectedly transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and becomes one of history’s most tragic emperors. A coup to seize the throne breaks out from the start. How will he respond…? In 128Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 31 Late Ming: I Wasn’t Born to Be Scared 明末：本王是吓大的 The tides of history shift: after long unification comes division, and after long division comes unification. The Ming fell to... Wait, no! The lid on Crown Prince Daohuai's coffin won't stay shut... This production guarantees a cast of seasoned actors only: no pretty young stars, and no exorbitant salaries. Everyone in a featured role is appearing as a favor. Starring: Zhu Ciyu as Prince Qi, Zhu Youjian as the Chongzhen Emperor, Lady Fan as Prince Qi's mother, Consort Hui Fan, or Noble Consort 995Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 32 Great Ming: I, Zhu Qiyu, Am No Stand-In Emperor! 大明：我朱祁钰不是代班皇帝！ [No System] + [No Harem] + [No Extremes] + [No Dumbing Down] + [Farming] + [Tumu Crisis from the start] The crown prince's death was suspicious, and the coup that put him on the throne went all too smoothly. In the end, it went so smoothly that his good-for-nothing elder brother, Zhu Qizhen, who did nothing but call for the gates to be opened, the so-called War God of the Ming, seized the throne and restored his rule. Such an absurd turn of events is one of a kind in all of history. Kindness is 67Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 33 Chronicle of the Eastern Ocean's Pacification 东洋伏波记 Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu… Like fish swimming upstream, the Japanese daimyo of the Warring States period devoted their lives to scheming, only to leave a few tiny ripples in the river of history. Zhu Mingliang, a modern man who transmigrated to the past, unexpectedly finds his fate intertwined with theirs and, before he knows it, becomes the protector of the Ming dynasty's interests in Japan. Japan is in a state of chaos, but to the high officials at the Ming court, 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Transmigrating to the Late Ming: A Campaign of Conquest 穿越之明末征途 When Fu Xing, a special-forces soldier, suddenly arrives in the final years of the Chongzhen reign, the beleaguered Ming dynasty is already burdened by deep-rooted problems, and the tragedy of dynastic collapse is about to unfold once more. The story opens against the grand backdrop of shifting global hegemony. Built on a grounded, realistic transmigration premise, it rejects extravagant fantasy in favor of a pragmatic, rigorous path of technological development. He has no intention of taking th 111Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Live from the Imperial Pavilion 帝王阁直播 The “history know-nothing” receives an invitation: [Would you like to become the first streamer to play the game?] He chooses “Yes,” and titles his livestream “A Commoner’s Rant About History.” Comments fly by: Ying Zheng says, “I’d like to see what you can broadcast.” Wu Zetian says, “Young man, you’ve got potential.” Wang Mang: “I will rewrite history and clear my name as a usurper!” Liu Xiu, dressed in commoner’s clothes and holding an ear of wheat, says, “Everyone, my Son of Hea —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Great Ming: From the Start, I'm the Imperial Grandson, and My Grandpa Is Zhu Yuanzhang 大明：我开局皇太孙，爷爷朱元璋 Zhu Yu crawled out of a grave and discovered that he had transmigrated to the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty. Using his modern-day knowledge, he made a comfortable life for himself in ancient times. One day, an old man passed by his house. Seeing that the man had lost both his son and grandson and had no one to rely on, Zhu Yu offered to care for him in his old age. But this adoptive grandpa kept asking him about matters of state. “Good grandson, do you think our Great Ming laws are too harsh?” 4Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 37 I Have a Family in the Early Ming 我在明初有个家 Ding Yi is a loser approaching forty. One stormy night, with lightning flashing and thunder rumbling, he discovers a portal in his childhood home. He can travel back and forth between the early Ming dynasty and the modern world. In the early Ming, he saves the Crown Princess and becomes sworn brothers with Crown Prince Zhu Biao, then pits his wits against Hu Weiyong... and Yao Guangxiao... With the flapping of his butterfly wings, history veers in an unknown direction... Meanwhile, his modern li 117Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Sun and Moon Begin Anew: Chronicles of War Across the Nine Provinces 日月重开：九州烽烟录 An ordinary person like you or me transmigrates to the late Ming dynasty. The Ming empire is already on its last legs. The Jianzhou Jurchens in the northeast are marching straight toward Beijing, peasant armies are sweeping through the Central Plains, and drought, locusts, and plague repeatedly ravage the people. The Qingliu faction, nobles, Donglin scholars, eunuchs, salt merchants, Shanxi merchants, rebels, Jianzhou forces, river pirates, salt merchants, Mongols, and all kinds of other powers 1.6kReads8.1Score13614d adds
- 39 A Great Upheaval in the Ming Dynasty 明朝大换血 With a sword in hand, he can cover the world with clouds and turn the tides with a wave of his hand. The protagonist conquers the Tsar in the north, defeats Fusang in the east, takes the lands of the barbarians in the west, and sweeps through the islands in the south. Then he ventures into space and defeats the aliens, before pursuing the Heavenly Way and accomplishing an unprecedented feat. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Great Ming: My Brother Is Zhu Houzhao 大明之我哥是朱厚照 If Zhu Houwei, the second son of Emperor Xiaozong of Ming, had not died, would Emperor Xiaozong still have favored Zhu Youjiao above all others when choosing an heir? For the sake of the Ming dynasty’s eternal prosperity, Zhu Houwei decides to take the throne himself and become the Zhengde Emperor. Because of Zhu Houwei, Ming history takes a completely different path. 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 I, the Chongzhen Emperor of the Great Ming: Both Debonair and Domineering 朕！大明暴君崇祯，既风流也霸道 Ming dynasty + political intrigue + passionate action + ruthless killing + struggle for supremacy + romance + no System. “Chongzhen, off you go. I'll take care of your wife, children, and sisters-in-law. I'll quell the internal rebellion and crush our foreign enemies. I will make the Ming dynasty stand tall atop the world...” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 The Ming Dynasty's Ideal Son-in-Law 明朝好女婿 The setting is the final years of the Hongzhi era of the Great Ming. There is the kindhearted Hongzhi Emperor, the spirited and unconventional Zhengde, and a colorful parade of officials. Watch an ordinary modern man work his way through the worlds of romance and officialdom. 53Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 43 Great Ming: I Am Wanli's Father 大明：我是万历他爹 (No System + transmigration + history + reform and struggle + conquest) My father is the Jiajing Emperor. My son is the Wanli Emperor. My teachers are Zhang Juzheng, Gao Gong, and Xu Jie. My ministers are Hai Rui and Qi Jiguang. My name is Zhu Zaihou. I am the eleventh emperor of the Great Ming, the Longqing Emperor. I will change history. This time, no one will ever trample Huaxia underfoot again. We will never fall behind again. We will never miss out on the Age of Exploration again. Heaven bl 557Reads7.3Score10514d adds
- 44 My Father-in-Law Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我岳父是朱元璋 “Your Majesty, your son-in-law is in trouble again.” “Again? That bastard Chang Lao’er? What did he do this time?” “Your Majesty is wise. While clearing out Japanese pirates who were harassing our Ming coast, he seized a treasure map.” “Then he took the fleet and chased after them in the direction of Japan.” “That bastard! Who gave him permission to send troops without cause and provoke a border conflict? Does he have any idea how short the court is on funds?” “This is the treasure map he presen 3.7kReads7.3Score27814d adds
- 45 The Holy Ancestor in the Great Ming 圣祖在大明 I am the founding sage of the Ming dynasty. All under Heaven belongs to the emperor, and all within its borders are his subjects. I came, I saw, I conquered. I am Zhu Youxiao. This is my Ming, my empire. “I will become the greatest emperor in history, bar none!” Looking down at the ranks of muskets and spears arrayed like mountains, and cavalry stretching like clouds, Zhu Youxiao wore a solemn, almost holy expression. 420Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 46 Dominating the Great Ming: I Am Cao Cao 雄峙大明：我乃曹贼 While everyone else transmigrates into the role of a young lord, Cao Meng ends up as nothing more than a low-ranking border garrison soldier... The imperial troops are brutal, the bandits run rampant, and the Tartars are savage! What a start... This is way too damn harsh... Everyone else wants to avoid becoming a rebel, but Cao Meng has no choice. Cao the Thief! Here I come~ 2.2kReads8.2Score15314d adds
- 47 Zhengde's Empire Where the Sun Never Sets 正德日不落 Some say that Emperor Zhengde was fascinated by ingenious silverwork and eccentric gadgets, dabbled in unorthodox pursuits, and showed no respect for Confucius and Mencius. But they fail to see how the steam engine propelled the Ming forward, setting it on the path to capitalism and industrialization. Some say that Emperor Zhengde relied on corrupt officials, established tax offices, and used force to collect taxes, while the people suffered under a crushing burden of levies. But they fail to se 214Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 48 The Tyrant of Great Ming: I'm a Carpenter 大明暴君：我是个木匠 The protagonist, Lin Fan, accidentally transmigrates and becomes the Tianqi Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He activates a grassroots emperor-raising System and rises through a series of small missions, growing into a decisive and ruthless ruler. Some in the Donglin faction refuse to submit? Kill them! Some in the eunuch faction refuse to submit? Kill them! Corrupt officials and hidebound bureaucrats? Kill them! In this era, Lin Fan uses his iron-fisted rule to reform the rites and laws and abolish 544Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 49 Old Zhu, Stop Fooling Around! I, Lan Yu, Will Be Loyal to the Crown Prince in This Life 老朱别闹我蓝玉这辈子只忠于太子 “Why do I have to be a Blue Knight after I transmigrate here?” “Why does my skin feel a little dry when I see Zhu Yuanzhang?” “If the Crown Prince lives, I live.” “I am a staunch Crown Prince loyalist!” “Your Highness! That old bastard is way out of line! Let's fight him!” “Your Highness! Don't work yourself so hard. You can leave this to someone else! What? You mean me? Of course, no problem!” 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 A New Era of Splendor 再启风华 Zhu Youjun was a history buff, and an unshakable Ming loyalist to boot. Time and again, he tried to tell the Ming’s detractors online about the dynasty he saw in his heart. Unfortunately, he wasn’t the sort to trade insults, so to some people, all his efforts were nothing but a joke. Then, after one particularly heated and decidedly unfriendly online debate, he reached out with a sweat-soaked hand to switch off his computer, and something unexpected happened... When he opened his eyes again, eve 5Reads—Score—14d adds
