Novels like The Great Qi Empire
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- 1 From Army Porter to Emperor 军伍：从脚夫到称帝 Coming of Age + Ensemble Cast + Alternate History + Military No System and no overpowered protagonist. If that bothers you, this story may not be for you. Slow burn. In the second year of Daqing, land annexation grew even more rampant. Then a severe drought struck, crops failed completely, and the people were left in misery. On top of that, the Emperor of Da Qian had a son in his old age, then died before the boy was old enough to rule! The warlords rose up, and fighting raged everywhere. The no 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 The Turmoil of Western Han: Li Gan's Rise to Power 西汉风云：李敢的崛起之路 No System + political intrigue + passion. He transmigrates as Li Gan, son of the Flying General Li Guang. Of course he knows how his life ended: to avenge his father, he impulsively went after General Wei Qing, only to be shot dead by the young general Huo Qubing at just over twenty years old. In this life, he definitely won’t make the same mistakes. He’ll become a different kind of Li Gan. Though he heads straight for Wei Qing’s residence from the start, intent on killing him, he can’t bring 3Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 3 A Song Dynasty Tale of Making It Big 南宋出圈记 Driven by hardship and hounded by gambling debts, Hu Yan, a young scholar reborn in the final years of the Southern Song, has no choice but to marry into the Zheng family of butchers. He has no intention of acting like a son-in-law who has married into the family. The moment he arrives, he takes charge of the household, kicking off his rise from the bottom and setting out on the road to conquest. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 Chongzhen’s Immigrant Empire: The Sequel 崇祯的移民帝国续集 Transmigrated into the body of Zhu Youjian, the Prince of Xin, he refuses to sit back and wait for death amid the chaos at the end of the Ming dynasty. Armed with expert geological skills, he pinpoints the mineral deposits in Liaodong and Dengzhou, taking control of vital resources before any rival faction can reach them; He builds workshops and manufactures guns and cannons, bringing the backward military industry of the Great Ming up to speed and producing modern firearms capable of crushing t 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 My Ming Dynasty, I'll Save It Myself! 朕的大明，朕自己救！ I will save my Great Ming myself! 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 The Era of the Ten Kingdoms 十国纪元 The splendor of ten kingdoms, the pavilions and towers of the Five Dynasties, and legendary figures all take the stage. After the years have passed, what was it all for: power, schemes, or a beauty? The Demon King Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, lord of the Three Jin, Li Maozhen, holding fast to Fengxiang, Qian Wang’s arrow piercing the waves, Shi Jingtang calling himself a son. Poor Li Cunxu, who secured the realm with three arrows, only to die for his beloved! Later Liang, Later Tang, Later Jin, Later Han —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 Chongzhen's Empire of Immigrants 崇祯的移民帝国 Chongzhen’s Settler Empire After transmigrating into the body of ten-year-old Zhu Youjian in the forty-eighth year of the Wanli reign, he faces the Ming dynasty’s internal turmoil and external threats head-on: the Tartars beyond the passes are sharpening their blades, while factional strife consumes the court! While others who transmigrate take the fight straight to the Later Jin, he uses “Heaven’s mandate” to turn the tide. He exploits astrological omens and prophecies to create a web of supers 43Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 Historical Battle Royale: I Become a Warlord by Picking Up Bargains 历史大乱斗，我靠捡漏成枭雄 [No System] + [Political intrigue] + [Wits and strategy] + [Conquest] + [A feast of a read] Chu Xiong transmigrates to a world where the eight states of Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing stand side by side. The rulers of these states are legendary emperors such as Liu Bang, Li Shimin, and Zhu Yuanzhang. The eight states vie for supremacy, leaving the people to suffer. A mere refugee, Chu Xiong resolutely joins the struggle for supremacy so he won't become cannon fodder. Years l 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 Back in the Qin Dynasty as Crown Prince 回到秦朝当太子 "He transmigrates as Prince Fusu, determined to restore the empire’s dignity as a prince! The lamentable empire is nearing its twilight, and the setting sun falls across the towering walls of Xianyang. A young man arrives, determined to restore the empire’s dignity as a prince! What was the Qin dynasty’s greatest regret? Was it that after Qin Shi Huang swept through the Six Kingdoms, ruling the world with the might of a tiger, his great unification was followed by the reign of Huhai, the Second 39Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 10 The King of Tonggu in the Great Tang 大唐同谷王 Worse off from the start than Zhu Chongba, A young man opens his eyes and blurts, “What the hell!” His home is gone, His parents are gone, He’s gone mad, Chang’an is gone, The glorious Tang is gone. But Zhang Yue rises to his feet. He’s determined to rebuild the glorious Tang! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 A Crane Among Chickens 鹤立鸡群 In the dynasty of Manchao, where wars rage across the land and everyone fights for power, He Li, the protagonist, stubbornly sets out to find a world of great harmony for all the common people! It is no easy task to pursue such a dream amid the chaos. Along the way, he encounters all kinds of people. He is doubted and misunderstood, betrayed by friends, and met with cold indifference. Yet He Li continues to lead the people in search of the fabled “Peach Blossom Spring” amid the turmoil... —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 I Transmigrated to the Northern and Southern Dynasties as the Deposed Emperor Gao Yin 穿越南北朝我是废帝高殷 He transmigrated on the eve of the Qianming coup and became Gao Yin, the deposed emperor of Northern Qi. The two princes were sharpening their knives, while Lou Zhaojun secretly backed him. The genius Yang Yin even showed up with his whole crew. With danger closing in from every side, he must fight with all his might to win a slim chance of survival. 67Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 The Great Han’s Rebellious Son: His Majesty Has Finally Stopped Rebelling 大汉逆子：陛下终于不造反了 [No System + Rebellion + Political Scheming + Face-Slapping + Power Fantasy + A Father and Son Who Love and Fight Each Other] He transmigrated into the Han dynasty as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han, just as the Witchcraft Disaster was unfolding. He had only two months left before he would be executed. By then, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, and Gongsun He had all passed away. The Wei family was already of no use to him! Father, the petty men at court are running wild everywhere. W 90Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 South of Beiyang: Reviving China 北洋之南：重振华夏 [Turning the Nation’s Fate Around] + [Wild Reimagining] + [A Transformed Late Qing] In the third year of Tongzhi, Na Xi, the Empress Dowager, gives birth to a son in the Imperial Grain Garden outside the Forbidden City. To conceal this shocking scandal, she gives her second son to Prince Chun to raise. Several years later, the Tongzhi Emperor, Aisin-Gioro Zaichun, who frequents the Eight Great Hutongs, contracts a terrible illness and dies. Na Xi’s second son ascends the throne without a hitch, 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 The Tang Dynasty Scout 大唐游奕儿 The Youyi was an intelligence and command System established in frontier regions and military governors’ territories during the early Tang dynasty. It was used for patrols, reconnaissance, capture, and other tasks, much like a scout unit. The Youyi Commissioner commanded this intelligence force and reported directly to a military governor or garrison commander. This story follows Li Zhenxi, a Youyi scout of the Anxi Protectorate General’s Office during the Kaiyuan era, as he grows through his st —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 Transmigrate as Han Xin’s Eldest Legitimate Son! 穿越韩信嫡长子！ Transmigrated as Han Xin’s son, and from the start my entire clan is sentenced to death! Liu Bang, Lü Zhi, since you’ve shown me no mercy, don’t blame me for showing none in return! My dream was once to make the Han dynasty stronger. Now it has become overturning the world and bringing down the Liu dynasty! As I flee, I gather allies, cross mountains and rivers, and travel three thousand miles to this desolate land of the southern tribes! I draw up a five-year plan to develop industry, agricultu 434Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 The Empire: A Storm Is Brewing 帝国，山雨欲来 No golden finger! A political intrigue drama. Inspired by the Xining reforms of the Northern Song, also known as Wang Anshi’s reforms. Because the story later spans a long period, another dynasty, “Great Qi,” is used as the setting for this alternate-history novel. In truth, it tells a story beginning around the middle of the Song dynasty and continuing through the Western Industrial Revolution and all the way to the Opium Wars, while focusing on a broad cast of characters. It explores why moder —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 My Father Is Di Renjie: I Really Don’t Want to Be Chancellor 家父狄仁杰：我是真不想当宰相啊 He could speak at one, recite texts at two, win debates against scholars at seven, and at fourteen presented a strategy that earned Empress Wu Zetian’s praise: “The Di clan has a worthy successor!” I grew up listening to tales of Emperor Taizong. The empress is my benefactor, Princess Taiping is practically my childhood sweetheart, and Third Master Li is the little brat who used to follow me around in his split-crotch pants. Even Li Bai and Du Fu have to respectfully call me “Uncle”! I transmigr 12Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 At the End of the Dynasty, I Built an Age of Prosperity from Humble Beginnings 王朝末年，我以寒门开盛世 [Poor protagonist] [No System] [Ordinary-person perspective] [Mastermind] [Clever protagonist] [Warrior goddess] [Foreign tribes] [Technological development] [Industrial Revolution] In the dynasty’s final years, land is swallowed up by the powerful. Court sessions continue, officials fill the steps before the throne, and reports are presented with due ceremony. Yet once an imperial edict leaves Zichen Hall, it is as if a clay ox has sunk into the sea. The figures in the tax ledgers grow ever lar 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 I Transmigrated to the Warring States as Ji Zhuo, the Son of Heaven of Zhou, and Rose Against the Odds 穿越战国之周天子姬卓逆世而起 Wearing mourning clothes, Ji Zhuo knelt on the ground, so grief-stricken that he nearly fainted. In a daze, he slowly came to, only to find his head a muddled mess, as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer. Suddenly, an astonishing thought flashed through his mind like a sharp bolt of lightning: Had he transmigrated? That was right. He had plunged straight from 2025 into the Warring States era, a time of raging wars and contending powers! “How... how is this possible?” Ji Zhuo's mind roiled w 16Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 I Became an Emperor with an Intellectual Disability, So I Played the Fool to Save the Southern Song 穿成智障皇帝，我装疯卖傻救南宋 Well, would you look at that! I've transmigrated, into Zhao Qi, also known as Song Duzong, the last adult emperor of the Southern Song, infamous in the history books for favoring thirty consorts in a single night. Within, there is the notorious traitor Jia Sidao, as infamous as the Wei Zhongxian next door. Without, the world's strongest Mongol cavalry eyes us hungrily. And, to make matters worse, the emperor is intellectually disabled! I originally planned to lie flat and enjoy the debauched (cr 3Reads—Score120Shelves
- 22 The Great Emperor Reborn: Two Thousand Years Across China 大帝重生，历经华夏两千年 The Emperor’s Soul Returns to China After Two Thousand Years (Protagonist’s new name: Situ Qingwan) A thousand years of immortal cultivation proved her path to becoming an emperor; in a single day, her soul returned in a woman’s body. Old dreams of Blue Star condensed into true energy; across China’s long journey, she witnessed the dust of the mortal world. Her life would not end with the passing of time; her profound achievements secretly aligned with the source of the Dao. After two cycles of —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 Three Mu of Land from the Start, and I Grew a Dynasty 开局三亩田，我种出一个王朝 [Farming + Multiple Heroines + Commercial Empire + Political Scheming and Conquest] Ye Chen, a professor at a modern agricultural university, accidentally transmigrates into the body of a dirt-poor farm boy in Qingshi Village, in the Great Zhou Dynasty. From the start, his family has nothing. His parents are gravely ill, and the local bully has even seized their three mu of poor farmland. Just when all hope seems lost, he awakens the Divine Farmer's Space. One day in the outside world equals thr —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 24 The Shame of Great Zhou: The Entire Court Begs Me Not to Die 大周之耻：满朝跪求本王别死 The moment Ji Xia transmigrated, he came up with three ways to die! Hang himself? The Record of Martyrdom wouldn't allow it. Get stabbed by an enemy? Not allowed! Fine, then. He'd go die in the enemy camp. Surely that would work? The whole court was waiting to watch him kneel and present the surrender document. But the more he read, the more something seemed off. Was this a surrender document, or a declaration of war?! No one knew that the most hated prince in Great Zhou simply wanted to die wit 34Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 The Strongest Stronghold Chief in the Northern Song Dynasty 北宋之最强寨主 [Expert | Humorous | Passionate | Contest for supremacy] I transmigrate to the Northern Song dynasty and become the chief of a Liangshan stronghold. Anyone who stands in my way dies, be they man or Buddha. I sweep across the land. The Jingkang Humiliation? The Jurchen army? They're all nothing before me, Wang Taiji... King of the mountains at Liangshan Marsh, rebel king in Tokyo's western region, I sweep across the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, and after the Jingkang Humiliation, I become king. 22Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 The Tang Dynasty's Mandate: From Empress Wu's Adopted Son to Emperor 唐祚：从武后养子到大唐帝王 [Just got a rating, should it go up?] I transmigrated as Li Zhi’s youngest illegitimate son and was registered under Wu Zetian’s name. Others: A certain death trap. Me: The road to the throne. Win over Empress Wu, keep my father secure, suppress the princes, and seize power. I don’t fight or scramble for it, and the throne comes to me on its own. Wu Zetian: This child can inherit my Great Tang. Me: Thank you, Mother Empress. Then I won’t hold back. A prince from the start, an emperor in the end. 7.5kReads6.8Score387Shelves
- 27 Zhu Yuanzhang in the Southern Ming: Rebellion? Now That I Know How to Do 朱元璋在南明，造反？这个咱熟啊 Zhu Yuanzhang died of illness in the thirty-first year of Hongwu. When he awoke, he discovered he had transmigrated into one of his own descendants: Zhu Youlang, the Yongli Emperor, the last emperor of the Southern Ming! He had also successfully inherited his memories. He was completely dumbfounded. Wu Sangui had opened Shanhai Pass, and the Jurchens had entered the pass? Li Zicheng had breached the capital, and the emperor had hanged himself? Then came three more useless rulers: one embroiled i 10Reads7.5Score—Shelves
- 28 A Common Man in the Great Ming 大明匹夫 An indecisive, self-important emperor? Courtiers with their own agendas, hell-bent on bringing about their own ruin; Common folk starving and suffering in dire straits! Are they bandits or rebels? Heroes or do-gooders? He flew into a rage for the sake of a beauty, only to find it no match for fame and fortune. The country fell and the ruler died, leaving the great principles of history buried. He struck back only to give the weary Han people a place to rest. His love for family and country was a 2Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 29 Tales of the Spring and Autumn Period: Chronicles of Heroes Across the States 春秋那些事：列国豪雄录 Do you know the real story behind "Duke Zhuang of Zheng Defeats His Brother at Yan"? Do you know that Shi Que, celebrated for putting duty before family, was actually responsible for the decline of the State of Wei? Do you know whether King Ping of Zhou moved east by force, or whether a secret deal was involved? The truth of history isn't always found in the main text of the histories. This book takes you beyond the Spring and Autumn Annals' subtle style and reveals the hidden power struggles hi 7.2kReads—Score488Shelves
- 30 Winning the World Again 重赢天下 As the last ruler of the Li Dynasty faces the fall of his country, Qin Jianzhi transmigrates to the dynasty’s founding era. The founding emperor, Qin Youde, is still just a local warlord. Qin Jianzhi discovers that his great-grandfather, praised by the history books as a brilliant and mighty ruler, loves drinking and bragging and has no grand ambitions. His great-grandmother, Min Jiyue, is a fiery, stingy rich girl, while the legendary war god Chunyu Guxing is actually a delicate young woman. Ev 47Reads7.7Score—Shelves
- 31 The Mountains Are High and the Clouds Deep, I Walk My Own Path 山高云深我自行 Shooting athlete Li Yi transmigrates into a fictional Warring States era, where he meets famous generals from different periods, tests his martial skills, pits his wits against theirs, and brings ingenious inventions into the great battles. Come explore my imagined Warring States world! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 32 The Secret Song 秘宋 Serious synopsis: The protagonist transmigrates back to the Song Dynasty. He can't smelt steel or make glass, and this poor liberal arts graduate struggles to get by in the Northern Song era. But his heart burns with unflagging passion. Drawing on what he knows about espionage from the age of information overload, he insists on reforging China's blade for all the people of the realm! 1.4kReads8.5Score163Shelves
- 33 1577: Wanli Becomes a Wise Ruler Thanks to Me 1577，万历靠我成明君 [Transmigration + Ming Dynasty + court intrigue + civil and military examinations + unification] Zhou Huai'an has transmigrated! He discovers that he's only five years younger than the Wanli Emperor! Zhang Juzheng is still alive! The Single Whip Law is being implemented! They say the Ming Dynasty's downfall began in the Wanli era! How could he possibly live an unremarkable life in this dynasty? With his background, changing his fate against the odds means taking the imperial examinations! With t 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 The Song Dynasty Scholar 宋士 In the final years of the Northern Song, the imperial court was corrupt, and the Jin invaded from the north. Across the realm, bones lay in heaps and corpses piled like mountains. There were scholars in flowing robes and sashes, basking in their own success after being named at the Donghua Gate; patriots seething with fury and passion, with no way to serve their country; fallen talents who had left only faint traces of their names in the pleasure quarters, drinking lightly, singing softly, and l 11Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 35 The Rise of a Great Power: Wei's Statecraft 大国崛起之魏国策 Liu Zhouchang, a historian, wakes up in the Warring States era as Marquis Wen of Wei. With Li Kui and Wu Qi as his two trump cards, he first places the heaviest of shackles on himself and the rulers who will come after him: the Grand Court Deliberation system. The ruler is subject to the law, and the people govern together. The court is in an uproar, and the other states laugh at Wei. But when the Xihe Academy forges commoners’ sons and noble scions alike into officials and generals who surpass 13Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 Transmigrated into a Young Lord: Tempering My Body with Literary Qi Is More Powerful Than Taking Pills 穿越世子：我文气淬体比嗑药还猛 [A Clever, Satisfying Story, No System + Plagiarism + Multiple Heroines + Political Intrigue + High Martial Arts + A Compelling Read] Chen Lan transmigrated by accident and became the heir of the Earl of Wen’an’s estate in the Great Qian Dynasty. Well-read and armed with a gift for poetry and a rare talent for martial arts, he thrived in Great Qian. His romantic entanglements piled up faster than he could ever repay! Great Qian’s double agent Jiang Xin: “Chen Lan, you know, I don’t think the wor —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 Back in the Warring States, I Became the King of Wei 回到战国做魏王 After King Hui of Wei passes away, the author becomes his son, King Xiang of Wei, Wei Si. With Qin stripping Wei of its western lands, Chu defeating it in the south, and Qi humiliating it in the east, how can he turn things around? To make matters worse, just then five states launch a campaign against Qin, and Qi seizes the opportunity to attack Guanze, a key stronghold in northeastern Wei. 521Reads5.4Score—Shelves
- 38 The Son of Heaven in the Warring States 战国天子 After a car accident, I plunged into a lake and transmigrated to the Warring States period, taking over the body of the son of the Lord of Western Zhou. With Qin poised to destroy Zhou, how can I turn the tide and save myself and my state from extinction? Amid the chaos of war, how will I navigate the treacherous rivalries between the feudal lords and secure a place to survive? Then watch as an iron-blooded army unifies China and sends the world its fiercest warning: Whoever dares invade China, 156Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 39 Saving the Tang Dynasty 挽唐 Years later, when Gu Ke stands on soil scorched by blood and bone, and, surrounded by his personal guards, picks up fragments of Daming Palace reduced to rubble in Chang’an, he may recall the morning he first saw it while taking the imperial examinations. When the Great Way is abandoned, benevolence and righteousness arise; when wisdom appears, great hypocrisy follows. When the Son of Heaven’s six family ties fall into discord, there are the Shence Army’s eunuch commanders; when the regional gov 104Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 I’m a Nutritionist Transmigrated Through the Dynasties to Practice Food Medicine 我，营养师，穿越到各朝做食医 Nutritionist Shen Zhiwei transmigrates to different dynasties in ancient China, where she becomes a food physician. Alongside famous judges and forensic investigators such as Song Ci, Bao Zheng, and Di Renjie, she solves all kinds of cases. Her perspective as a nutritionist offers a fresh take on the food and drink of the past. Details people take for granted can reveal vital clues, and she invites you to discover the fascinating blend of modern nutrition and traditional Chinese medicine. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 The Ming Dynasty's Secret 大明机密 In the fourth year of Jianwen, the imperial palace went up in flames, and the Jianwen Emperor vanished without a trace. Zhu Di searched the entire realm for twenty-one years, never realizing that the disappearance was part of a grand game he himself had set in motion for the fate of the Ming Dynasty. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: Stopping the Yellow Robe Rebellion at Age Three 五代十国：三岁开始阻止黄袍加身 [No System + Meticulous + Ruthless + Power Struggles + War + Comedy] The Five Dynasties were divided, while the two Song dynasties clung to the south. A top university graduate from the twenty-first century transmigrates into the body of the last emperor of the Five Dynasties, who shares his name. His father is none other than the Five Dynasties' greatest wise ruler, Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou, Chai Rong. Well versed in the art of playing the fool, how could he wait a few years to be forced t 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 The Ming Dynasty’s Firstborn Heir: Why Are You Panicking, Emperor Yingzong? 大明第一嫡长：堡宗你慌什么 [Zhu Di + Zhu Gaochi + Zhu Zhanji + Zhu Qizhen + The Emperor of Tumu Fortress + The Emperor Who Knocked on the Gates + Tumu Fortress + No System] During the Yongle era, the cavalry sweeps across the northern steppes, and the northern raiders flee at the first sight of them. Envoys from every nation gather in the capital, while great ships set sail across the oceans. The Ming's prestige resounds throughout the world. But this prosperity lasts only a few decades. In the Zhengtong era, war erupts a 1.6kReads—Score103Shelves
- 44 The Divine Martial Emperor Training Plan 神武皇帝养成计划 [Slow-Burn Historical Drama] [Alternate History] [Political Intrigue] [Ensemble Cast] [Summon Legendary Generals] Li Chongan transmigrates to another world and becomes the young ruler of Southern Zhou, known as the “Foolish Emperor.” The kingdom faces the threat of destruction from without and treacherous ministers within. What a hellish start! Fortunately, he has the [Divine Martial Emperor Development Plan], which lets him summon famous Chinese officials and generals to serve him. Han Xin, Zho 215Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 45 War of Resistance: The Empire’s Great Dictator 抗战：帝国大独裁者 [Republican Era + Warlords + Political Intrigue + Conflict] An empire needs vast territories, not silent lambs. One life can determine the fate of generations. Go fight, go seize what is yours. We are the noblest people in this world. Some say the beacon of the world lies in the East. If you want to follow the sun, go East. Cross the Ural Mountains and travel to the far end of the Siberian Plain. That is where your dreams are worth setting ablaze. Just how will Chen Muzhi, who transmigrated to 7Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 46 Claiming the Throne at Liangshan: The Late Eastern Han Dynasty 梁山问鼎：东汉末年 A military-and-farming tale: One hundred and eight heroes transmigrate to the Eastern Han dynasty, landing on a Water Margin mountain with no water. The Yellow Turban Rebellion has just begun. Cao Cao is still only a 29-year-old Cavalry Commandant, and Dong Zhuo is still in Liangzhou, not yet having entered Luoyang. These heroes have arrived forty years early. Before the other contenders have even come of age, they intend to claim the empire. 81Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 The Drunken Monk Huaisu 醉僧怀素 This book uses Huaisu as its narrative thread, telling the story of his extraordinary life in novel form. It is divided into two volumes. The first follows Huaisu’s early years as a monk in his hometown of Lingling and his growth as a calligrapher. Besides his passion for calligraphy, Huaisu also loved wine and fine food, so the book will introduce Lingling’s local delicacies, Yongzhou’s Eight Scenic Views, and other tourist attractions. The second volume focuses on Huaisu’s travels in search of 4Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 48 The Embroidered Guards’ Prison of Martial Affairs 锦衣镇武狱 The Ming Dynasty establishes the Bureau of Martial Registers: any martial artist who does not enter government service is branded a rebel. After the Shen family is wronged, young Shen Yan joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard and cultivates the Blood and Qi Art of Suppressing Prisons, tempering his inner strength through killing. With a discerning eye that sees guilt, he exposes every demon lurking in court and country; with a short embroidered spring saber, he subdues wicked martial artists acros 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 1772: My Father Is the Grand Commander of Lanfang 1772：我爹是兰芳大统领 Luo Zhenjun had just returned home after leaving the army when he transmigrated to Borneo in 1772, during the reign of the Qing Emperor Qianlong. He didn’t return to his homeland, though. Instead, he traveled there with his people. What? My dad is the future president of the Lanfang Republic? Damn it! In that case, I’ll have to take down Qianlong! [Anti-Qing, Not Pro-Ming] [Power Fantasy] [Farming] [Slow Burn] [No System, Slow-Burn Story] 1Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 50 Twenty Thousand Miles to Andu 此去安都两万里 War is a matter of vital importance to the state, a place of life and death, a path to survival or ruin. It must be studied carefully. A general who understands war holds the lives of the people in his hands and is responsible for the nation's security. After the Shangyu Dynasty, which had ruled vast lands and thirty million people, collapsed, the eighteen regional lords stationed across the realm all raised armies and declared themselves kings, waging war against one another. After more than si 288Reads8.9Score—Shelves
