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- 1 Forging the Blade at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末砺刃录 In the chaotic years at the end of the Ming and the beginning of the Qing, a boy grows into a man. To survive in such turbulent times, he must become ruthless, or die. Ming deserters, rebel armies claiming to fight for the people, and foreign tribes beyond the passes all stand in his way. Carrying Emperor Chongzhen's final edict, the protagonist carves out a path for himself through the chaos! 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 When Will the Fires of War End? 千年烽火何日休 In the final years of the Northern Song, the Song and Jin secretly sealed the Alliance Conducted at Sea. The former Yan-Yun territories were reclaimed in a farcical and deeply ironic campaign, yet no one expected it to herald the fall of the Northern Song. A warehouse manager in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army undergoes a strange transformation and is buried underground. After enduring countless hardships, he finally sees the light of day, only to discover that he has arrived in this era. H 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Ming Dynasty Has Fallen? So What, I’ll Take Action 大明亡了？无所谓，我会出手 In the final years of the Chongzhen reign of the Great Ming, Li Zicheng captured the capital, and the emperor hanged himself on Mount Jing. The last crown prince, Zhu Cilang, dreamed of several centuries to come. He witnessed the course of history, the desperate resistance, advances in culture and technology, and the growth of a prosperous, powerful nation, all from the perspective of an outsider. When Zhu Cilang awoke, he was a changed man, and he had also awakened the Empire-Rising System. See 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 The Ming Dynasty, 1650: The Guangwu Restoration 大明1650，光武中兴 After a drink with his coworkers, Zhu Ruosheng found himself in the Ming dynasty. The good news was that he had become the son of a Ming prince, and would never have to work like a beast of burden again. The bad news was that it was now the fourth year of the Yongli era in Southern Ming... History had only one line for him. Kong Youde captured Guilin, and the Prince of Jingjiang was taken prisoner and hanged outside the west gate along with his son. That's right. Zhu Ruosheng was that son. Just 1.5kReads—Score14114d adds
- 5 I Am the Emperor at the End of the Ming Dynasty 我在明末当皇帝 At the end of the Ming dynasty, the Qing army invaded, Liaodong was in turmoil, and the empire teetered on the brink of collapse. Zhu Jian, a science student, transmigrated into the body of the Chongzhen Emperor, the last man to steer the Ming Empire. Under his leadership, the ailing empire was destined to take a different path. Ming soldiers would cross mountains and seas to destroy every enemy that might threaten the empire. The mighty Eight Banners cavalry and the First Empire, which had stoo 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 A Guide to Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty 大明穿越指南 [Rigorous Science and Technology] [Meticulous Details] [A Story That Actually Makes You Think] Xue Neng, a popular science blogger, transmigrates to the twelfth year of the Hongwu reign and unexpectedly gets a Death Countdown System. The useless System can do nothing but tell him to save his father, who is destined to be beaten to death by Zhu Yuanzhang two years later. Luckily, he's armed with a vast wealth of knowledge, so even a useless System is no problem! Need to measure fields? Ever heard 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Pirate King from a Humble Home 寒门海贼王 In the Ming dynasty, he is saddled with enormous debts. Corrupt officials demand money, and the Chongzhen Emperor demands his life. The rebel king is at his door, and the Manchus are breaking in. Han Chen opens his eyes. “This realm is falling apart. Watch me turn the tide.” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Transmigrating to the Great Ming: Witnessing Its Splendor 穿越大明：领略大明风华 A young man from a later age finds himself in the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty, inhabiting Li Zhaoming's body. His golden finger is an exceptionally clear memory of his past life. After arriving in the last Han Chinese dynasty in Chinese history, Li Zhao decides to make amends for many lingering regrets. Watch as he turns the Ming into an empire on which the sun never sets. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 The First Counselor of the Farmstead 农门首辅 After finishing the college entrance exam, Ye Mingliang excitedly asked his girlfriend to go skiing. Then an avalanche struck, and he transmigrated into the body of a four-year-old country boy in ancient times. So he transmigrated. Fine. But why is this kid... kind of stupid? Fine, he’s a little stupid. But why does he have neither a System nor any kind of golden finger? What’s a poor, dumb kid supposed to do? Ye Mingliang racks his brains and can only muster the last of his exam-season courage —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 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
- 11 The Great Ming Dynasty, 1627 大明王朝1627 [Late Ming] [Chongzhen] [Sun Chengzong] [Wei Zhongxian] [court intrigue] [alternate history] I, Chongzhen, am the Ming dynasty’s weightlifting champion. The two capitals and thirteen provinces of the Ming are all resting on my shoulders. Eighth month of the seventh year of Tianqi. The candlelight in the Qianqing Palace had just gone out when the carpenter emperor, Zhu Youxiao, breathed his last. Prince Xin Zhu Youjian, who had just been escorted into the Forbidden City, clutched the dry rations 348Reads6.1Score31014d adds
- 12 The End of the Ming Dynasty: I Am Emperor Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian 大明末年：朕崇祯皇帝朱由检 O vast heavens, why are you so cruel to the Ming? How could a thousand years of Chinese civilization ever become enslaved? In this life, I will first eliminate corrupt merchants, then treacherous officials. I will trust loyal ministers, sweep away the barbarian court, and restore the dignity of Chinese dress. In this life, I will plant new crops, establish new schools, research firearms, open the seas and levy taxes, train journalists, form political parties, and reform outdated policies. As it —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Chronicles of the Cangming War 沧溟战纪 [Farming][Alternate History][Passionate][Rise to Kingship] I am sentimental, but never promiscuous. I have lived two lives, all for the sake of survival. Though I transmigrated, I didn’t awaken any golden finger. The only thing I have is the wisdom and experience accumulated over thousands of years. The winds rise over the vast blue sea, our horses thunder across the northern desert. I roam the seas at will, and in the East, only the Great Han stands supreme. How could the men of our Great Han l 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The Rise and Fall of the Great Ming 大明之风起云涌 Like a sudden clap of thunder, Ye Zichen is unexpectedly reborn at the end of the Ming Dynasty. My fate is mine to decide, not Heaven’s. Since I’ve been reborn into these troubled times, I’m going to live well and enjoy the ride. The Ming Dynasty is now ravaged by plague and natural disasters, its government rotten to the core. Outside, the Jurchen cavalry of Jianzhou are sharpening their blades; inside, rebel armies spring up everywhere, killing officials and rising in revolt. Emperor Chongzhen 858Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 15 A Dream of the Late Ming 一梦明末 Chen Xiuyuan transmigrated into the late Ming Dynasty. He did business to earn silver, gathered refugees and built an army, wiped out bandits and pirates, rescued the crown prince and princess, and steadily amassed power to resist the Manchu invaders... 69Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 16 The Great Ming Tianqi Era 大明天启 In the third year of the Tianqi era of the Great Ming, the chief eunuch Wei Zhongxian holds the reins of government. The Donglin faction and Wei Zhongxian are locked in bitter opposition, each bent on the other's destruction. And I have become Wei Zhongxian's grandnephew... 501Reads—Score10014d adds
- 17 A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains, Restoring the Han Ways 山河万里复汉风 Passion, conquest, political intrigue, no System. In the final years of the Chongzhen reign, the realm fell into chaos. The Qing army entered the passes, forcing people to shave their heads and adopt Manchu clothing. The land stretching for thousands of miles was stained with blood and filth. Dorgon: “Heaven’s mandate belongs to the Qing! Shave your head, and you can still be rewarded with noble titles!” Shi Kai: “I will reclaim the Central Plains and free the people from their misery! I long to 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 A Ming Dynasty Civil Servant 大明公务员 In the fourteenth year of Hongwu, the land had been pacified and the nation was thriving. The Ming dynasty had just abolished the chancellor system, which had been in place for a thousand years. The Ming’s most reliable crown prince, Zhu Biao, was in his prime. Generals such as Xu Da and Lan Yu were still alive and in service. Zhu Di, the future Prince of Yan, had only just left the capital to take up his fiefdom. As for Zhu Yunwen, he was still a four-year-old child! And it was then that He Xi 17Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 19 Wu Han on Ming Dynasty History (2013) 吴晗论明史（2013） Wu Han on Ming History brings together several works on Ming history by the renowned historian Wu Han, organizing and refining them to present readers with a fuller, more concise account of the Ming dynasty. The book covers every aspect of the Ming era, from politics and institutions to society and prominent figures. Drawing on authentic historical sources, it offers a profound look at the basic character and development of Ming history, making it a work of considerable academic value. At the sa 4Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 20 The Buried Two Hundred Years: The Rise and Fall of the Ming Dynasty's European Province, Part One 被掩埋的两百年：明朝欧洲行省兴衰录（上） Two Hundred Years Buried: The Rise and Fall of the Ming Dynasty’s European Provinces, Part One —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Forty-Eighth Year of Wanli 万历四十八年 In the forty-eighth year of the Wanli era of the Great Ming, Chen Cao unexpectedly transmigrated into the Ming dynasty and embarked on a journey to build a great empire. 10Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 22 Bright Sword: China's Rise Begins with the Great Ming! 亮剑：华夏崛起从大明开始！ [The rating just came in; it'll go up later] [Readers who enjoy it can add the book to their shelves] [Transmigration] + [Historical What-If] + [Li Yunlong] + [Making Up for Regrets] If you ask me, a man like Old Li can do anything. The only thing holding him back was his lack of education! Well, that's taken care of: Old Li has transmigrated! He's landed in the dying years of the Ming dynasty. What sparks will fly when the toughest man around meets the most miserable emperor? After transmigrati 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Chongzhen Is Reborn, and I've Become Li Zicheng? 崇祯重生，朕成了李自成？ [No System] [Wits and Courage] [Not Mindless] [Revenge] [Villains with Brains] [Restore the Ming, Defeat the Qing] I am the Chongzhen Emperor, Zhu Youjian! I hanged myself at Coal Hill, all hope lost. When I opened my eyes again, I had become Li Zicheng?! The throne is the same, but the realm is no longer the one I knew. In my previous life, I worked tirelessly day and night, yet ended up betrayed by everyone, with my country destroyed and my family dead. In this life, my soul inhabits a rebel. 25Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 24 Return to the Great Ming and Unite the Realm 回到大明朝一统天下 A mirage is a time tunnel forged by the power of the universe, connecting two different dimensions of space and time. During the War of Resistance Against Japan, Ma Xiaotian, a top military academy student, and Zhu Yuyan, the heiress of a wealthy family, transmigrated together to the Ming Empire. One believed in building a strong nation through military power, while the other believed commerce could make the country prosper. They loved and battled each other, all for the sake of a wealthy people 168Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Splendor of Ming History 明史风华 Li Xiao, a seventh-grader, visits the Nanjing Museum to write an essay about exploring historical sites. As she looks at an old painting of Empress Ma, a strange phenomenon occurs. The figure in the painting lowers her eyes and slightly parts her lips. Empress Ma calls to her from within the painting, and suddenly time goes awry and space twists. Li Xiao's consciousness blurs, and she feels herself being pulled into the painting. When she comes to, she has transmigrated into a refugee column at 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Starting Out as Li Zicheng's Adopted Son 从李自成义子开始 In the eleventh year of the Chongzhen era, the rebel king Li Zicheng was defeated at Nanyuan, and eighteen horsemen fled into the Shangluo Mountains. Li Sheng's soul transmigrated into the body of Li Zicheng's adopted son. He joined the rebel army, fought the Ming, battled the Later Jin, and brought the gentry to heel! I am that tiny spark. In the end, I will set the whole world ablaze and decide the fate of the realm! 405Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 27 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 366Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 28 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—14d adds
- 29 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
- 30 Chongzhen: From the Start, Armed with Just a Rope 崇祯开局一根绳 [Fighting the Qing at the end of the Ming, no System, no overpowered golden finger, rising step by step, Chongzhen's comeback] I transmigrate into Chongzhen as he hangs himself on Coal Hill. Watch how I return as a king from the depths of despair! I'll kick the Shun rebels into submission, tear the Qing apart, and while I'm at it, deal with those useless cowards of the Southern Ming. 6Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 31 Ashes: The Sixteenth Year of Chongzhen 余烬录崇祯十六年 When I woke up, the beacon fires at Tongguan had been out for three hundred and eighty years. As a Ming history scholar, I knew the stories that might lie beneath every inch of its rammed-earth walls. In the autumn of the sixteenth year of the Chongzhen reign, Commander-in-Chief Sun Chuanting died here defending the country, Tongguan fell, and the last backbone of the Ming broke. I had read those lines in history books thousands of times. I could even recite the famous verdict in the History of 162Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 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—14d adds
- 33 Great Ming: I Am the Prince of Han's Heir 大明：我是汉王世子 [Alternate History + Ming Dynasty + Transmigration + Political Intrigue + One Heroine] In the eighth year of the Yongle reign, I transmigrated into this world, where my name was Zhu Zhanhe. I was the grandson of the Yongle Emperor, Zhu Di, and the heir of the Prince of Han, Zhu Gaoxu. I had planned to live quietly, but little by little, I came to understand what the blood running through my veins meant. I am a son of the Zhu family of the Great Ming, and behind me stand the people of the Great M —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Ming Dynasty, 1621 大明1621 That year, the Imperial Grandfather and the Emperor Father died one after another within a month and a half. In 1621, Zhu Youxiao ascended the throne as emperor. The Ming dynasty had just 23 years left before its fall. Meanwhile, the Westerners were launching their grand Age of Exploration. Could this year change the course of history, rebuild the Ming, and bring glory to East Asia? 4Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 35 Getting By in the Late Ming Dynasty 我在明末混日子 Ancient history + late Ming + real historical figures + an underdog's rise + a struggle for supremacy Who says history can't be changed? Then I'll just have to give it a try. Even if everything ends up completely different, I won't let the sorrow of future generations come to pass again. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Late Ming: I Rebel and Crown Myself Prince of the North 明末：造反自封镇北王 You're lucky. When you transmigrate, you become an emperor or a crown prince. I transmigrated as the son of a notorious traitor. I had no choice! Fine, then I'll start a rebellion... History trembles beneath my feet... 1.5kReads6.8Score—14d adds
- 37 Late Ming: This Crown Prince Plays by His Own Rules 明末：这个太子路子野 Modern-day street thug Zhu Liang unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Zhu Cilang, the crown prince at the end of the Ming dynasty, just as Li Zicheng breaks through the capital and the Chongzhen Emperor hangs himself. Relying on his street smarts, he escapes the capital with the old eunuch Wang Cheng'en and navigates between warlords and powerful nobles. He cheats, bluffs, and schemes, yet never forgets his country and its people. He persuades the bandit Li Dingguo to join his cause, puts 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Ming Dynasty's Most Carefree Prince 大明第一逍遥王 [Ming Dynasty + History + Eighth Worthy Prince + Farming + Conquest] Zhu Yuanzhang: “That rebellious son has been exiled to the frontier for three years. Has he learned his lesson?” Mao Xiang: “Your Majesty, Prince Tan, Zhu Zi, has turned Ningxia into a paradise beyond the frontier.” Zhu Biao: “The Tatars have invaded, and my eighth brother is right on the front line. What are we to do?” Xu Da: “Your Highness, Prince Tan, Zhu Zi, has destroyed the Tatar nation. Please send officials to govern th 750Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 39 My Days as Chongzhen 我是崇桢的那些事儿 No System, no romance, but plenty of palace intrigue, factional strife, schemes, politics, and military affairs. The protagonist knows nothing about history, yet transmigrates into a chaotic era and faces deadly dangers at every turn... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Great Ming: Xuanzong Revived, Bloodbath at the Hall of Fengtian from the Start 大明：宣宗复活，开局血洗奉天殿 In the autumn of 1449, the Ming army suffered a crushing defeat at Tumu Fortress, and the emperor was captured. The news even reached the Ming emperors who had ascended to Heaven. Zhu Yuanzhang was so furious his eyes nearly split open. “Have Zhu Qizhen sliced to pieces! Slice him up!!!” Zhu Di said, “Bring Zhu Zhanji here! Let him see what his good-for-nothing son has done!!!” Just then, Liu Bowen and Yao Guangxiao came riding on clouds, saying they could send Zhu Zhanji down to the mortal real 205Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Thirteenth Year of the Great Ming 大明十三年 A lowly security guard accidentally transmigrates to the second year of the Chongzhen reign. The moment he arrives, he faces the prospect of starving to death and being devoured by starving refugees. Fortunately, I’m a security guard who studied history. A lesson in the importance of systematic bluffing: after predicting the Manchu invaders’ moves, he is introduced to Chongzhen by Wang Cheng’en. The emperor’s temper is impossible to read, so he saves his life with the line, “I laugh with my swor 47Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 42 Reborn in Great Ming: This Throne Is Mine by Right! 重生大明：这位子就该我来坐！ [Historical fiction + no saintly protagonist + reborn + farming + Age of Sail + Industrial Revolution.] Reborn as Zhu Biao, the Ming Dynasty’s crown prince, he wanted to open up maritime trade, but was denied! He wanted to fight the Japanese pirates, but was denied! He wanted to promote new learning, but was denied! He wanted to conquer the Western Regions, but was denied! Furious, Zhu Biao slammed his hand on the table and rose to his feet. “All matters under heaven are within my control. If I 86Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 43 A Portal Between Two Worlds: Straight to 1639 in the Late Ming 双穿门：直通明末1639 In 1639, during the Ming dynasty, the Qing army ravaged the capital region and Shandong, leaving them desolate before departing at its leisure. That year, Zhang Xianzhong raised the banner of rebellion once more in Gucheng. The Chongzhen Emperor decided to levy military training taxes, sharply escalating the peasant war. The Ming army began losing its advantage on the battlefields within the passes. That year, Li Ziming unexpectedly acquired a System that could take him between the late Ming dyn 700Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 44 Great Ming: Ruling the Nation Through Reason 大明：以理治国 After fainting, Gao Yuliang of Handong opened his eyes to find himself the Chongzhen Emperor, Zhu Youjian, in the second year of Chongzhen, during the Jisi Incident! Huang Taiji was about to march on the capital. The Donglin Party controlled the court's channels of communication, crying poverty and playing the victim, while the Imperial Guard had been tricked into near-total dissolution, leaving the emperor blind and deaf. Watching the officials put on their act, Secretary Gao pushed up his glas 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Scheming for the Ming 谋明 Transmigrating to the seventeenth year of Chongzhen, he farms diligently, follows the righteous path, trains a powerful army, and saves the collapsing empire. 6Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 46 Anecdotes of the Xuanhe Era 宣和轶事 Transmigrate into the Daoist Emperor and restore the Song realm. Eliminate the Three Redundancies and tackle the Two Accumulations. Bring Zhao Jiumei to heel and beat Jin Wuzhu into submission. Bring about the Xuanhe Restoration and leave your name in the history books. Ride into Yanshan and unite the land under one system! 7Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 47 Transmigrating as Zhu Cilang, I Borrow Ten Thousand Soldiers from the First Emperor from the Start 穿越朱慈烺，开局向太祖借十万兵 Meng Yun unexpectedly transmigrates into the Ming Dynasty as its last crown prince, Zhu Cilang. It is 1644, and Li Zicheng’s army will soon arrive at the capital. Just as Zhu Cilang has no idea what to do, he suddenly obtains the strongest Dynasty-Lending System, and instantly finds his feet. From then on, Zhu Cilang borrows five thousand years from the past and five thousand years from the future. Whether it’s technology, military equipment, soldiers, talent, or people’s livelihoods, he can tra 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The Qing Dynasty Ends, the Ming Rises 终清覆明 [No System + Group Transmigration + Political Intrigue + Hard-Core Technical Focus + Decisive and Ruthless] Good news: The four-person team of Wang Xiang, Lin Mo, Qian Fei, and Wang Na has transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty with modern knowledge. Bad news: It's the first year of the Tianqi reign. They're deep in the mountains of Guizhou, the Ming Dynasty will fall in seventeen years, and the bandits right in front of them could kill them at any moment. They have no identities, no resources, and o 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 My Father Is Zheng He, and His Ming Fleet Crushes the World 家父郑和，率大明舰队碾压全球 During the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty. A sudden misfortune befalls a young fisherman from a village, and he accidentally swallows a dragon pearl, gaining extraordinary powers. By a twist of fate, he becomes Zheng He’s disciple and adopted son, receiving the name Zheng Qian. On the emperor’s orders, Zheng He sets sail for the Western Ocean with the great treasure fleet of the Ming, seeking traces of Jianwen. The grand voyages to the Western Ocean officially begin. Wherever the Ming fleet sail —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 The Ming Dynasty, 1638 大明王朝1638 (The rating just came out, but it's bound to rise.) [Political intrigue + passion + conquest + no System + destroy the Qing + restore the Ming] [The early part is a slow burn, because it's packed with hidden details.] Year eleven of the Chongzhen reign, a human market in Shaanxi. Chen Wang is tied to a wooden post, waiting for someone to pick him out like livestock. The child beside him starved to death last night. Rats are gnawing at his eyes. The sun is about to set. Anyone who hasn't been sol 7.4kReads7.2Score66514d adds
