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- 101 Building on Two Lifetimes of Glory, I Cling to Wei Qing and Huo Qubing to Become Emperor of the Han Heavens 奋两世余烈！抱紧卫霍成汉天大帝 [No System + Transmigration Between Two Lives + High-Tech Nation-Building + Political Scheming and Counterattacks + Global Conquest] Why are we called the Han people? Everyone knows of the mighty Han and Tang dynasties, as well as the Great Qin Empire established by our First Emperor, the Ancestral Dragon. So why isn't the largest ethnic group in China called the Qin or Tang people? And why, after more than two thousand years and countless dynastic changes, do so many people still identify as 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 The Great Song's Teacher 大宋教书匠 Zhong Su is a teacher who, after being electrocuted, transmigrates to the very bottom of society in the Northern Song dynasty. Refusing to accept the unfairness of fate, he crosses into all kinds of fields and gets to know influential figures, masters, celebrities, experts, and bigwigs. In the end, he rises from a tiny village to Tokyo's Bianliang, where envoys from every nation pay tribute. He enjoys the many sides of life, makes his mark throughout the Song dynasty, and ultimately builds an em 797Reads8.0Score10114d adds
- 103 Great Ming: I Sent You to Your Fief, and You Built a City 大明：让你去封地，你盖了一座城 As Zhu Yuanzhang’s twenty-second son, Zhu Ying was practically invisible. Without a System, he would have been crushed by the wheels of history and died around the age of thirty. But the Ming Prince An now had the soul of a man from a later age, along with a Super City System. Zhu Ying: “Since I’ve come to this world, I’m going to build the largest city on Earth. Maybe I can turn the entire planet into one city.” Zhu Di: “Why do the railway tracks in your Pingliang territory extend all the way i 493Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 104 Transmigrating to the Qin Dynasty: What Do You Mean I Won Yu Ji's Mother? 穿越秦朝：什么叫拿下虞姬她妈了 Historical research + Defying fate + Expanding the realm + Modern thinking + Confidantes A history student from the 21st century wakes up after transmigrating more than 2,000 years into the past, to 222 BCE. You've got to be kidding! This is the year before Qin Shi Huang unites the six kingdoms and establishes the first unified dynasty in the history of Huaxia! But here's the good news: he has inherited the original owner's memories. And better yet, he's the protagonist of the famous Battle 920Reads5.3Score10314d adds
- 105 Sui Winds: Scheming Across Three Thousand Miles 隋风：谋断三千里 No System, no power fantasy, no golden finger. I’m determined to write the purest historical novel. Starting as a commoner, witness the mighty campaigns of the eastern expeditions against Goguryeo, experience the vast grasslands where the wind parts the grass to reveal herds of cattle and sheep, conquer the miasma-ridden jungles of the southeast, and slaughter our way across the boundless deserts of the southwest... A short-lived dynasty, a cornerstone of a mighty people One 112Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 106 My Dream of the Tang Dynasty 我的梦大唐 The protagonist is Li Shimin's eldest son, adopted and raised by him, yet unable to acknowledge him as his father. His birth mother is imprisoned by her family and forbidden from ever leaving the manor. For two thousand years, two opposing forces have fought in secret, unknown to the world. Who stands behind the rise and fall of dynasties and families? As fragments of the protagonist's dreams gradually come together, the truth will slowly come to light. 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 Emperor Qianlong (Complete in Six Volumes) 乾隆皇帝（全六册） In The Qianlong Emperor (Complete Six-Volume Set), after ascending the throne, Emperor Qianlong resolves to usher in the Qing Dynasty's greatest era. He governs with leniency, makes undercover visits among the people, and pursues his ambitions with confidence and determination. He reforms the bureaucracy, strengthens the military, puts down rebellions, and makes seven tours of Jiangnan. In his later years, however, intrigue stirs at court, border crises loom, and his sons scheme against one anot 2.4kReads9.6Score34114d adds
- 108 The Cataclysm of the Celestial Empire 天朝浩劫 Jing’an Office squad leader Jiang Chenli only wants to save up for his wedding and live a quiet life. But after rescuing a little girl, he is swept into the power struggles of the Jing Tian Prefecture. The mysterious identity of Zhao Wangshu, the truth behind the Human Pivot Case, the Heavenly Capital of Jade Capital suspended in the night sky, strange beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and a pact between a true dragon and Emperor Taizu: when the protagonist tears away the veil of tr 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 I Sell Barbecue in the Great Tang 我在大唐卖烧烤 I accidentally transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty and took up my old trade, selling barbecue. Business was terrible, and people bullied me, until one day... 1.6kReads6.6Score13214d adds
- 110 Unify the World, Starting by Stealing Li Xiuning Away 一统天下，从截胡李秀宁开始 Yan Zhi transmigrates to the end of the Sui dynasty and obtains the City System. In just three years, he builds an impregnable fortress in a land beset by enemies on all sides. Outside the city, warlords clash and aristocratic clans abound. When the heroes of the late Sui dynasty witness the new city's prosperity, they are all left astonished. Li Xiuning: “My husband is so brilliant and extraordinary. I am utterly impressed.” Li Shimin: “Brother-in-law, lend me a thousand elite soldiers so I can 328Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 111 The Tsundere Pontiff: From the Start, I Had Prussia in the Palm of My Hand 傲娇法皇：开局拿捏普鲁士 This is the best of times, and the worst of times. When Europe’s brilliance shines across the world, no one sees the blood and tears of countless people hidden behind it. The moment we turn our gaze to the Rhine, to that land that has never truly bowed to anyone, the war has already begun. Just last night, Lin Xingyue was a history teacher. This morning, she has become the “puppet empress” of France, a “pawn” of the Bonapartists. But a storm is coming. The clouds of the Franco-Prussian War alre 3.3kReads7.8Score21214d adds
- 112 Late Ming: From Three Small Plots of Farmland to the World’s Granary 明末：从三口薄田到天下粮仓 Lin Zhao woke up one day to find himself a small landowner without a father in the city of Yaozhou, in the first year of the Chongzhen reign. He had a hundred mu of poor farmland, a mother who did nothing but cry, and two elderly servants too frail to walk. The clan elders wanted to seize his family’s property, thinking he was too young to stop them. The grain merchants laughed at his incompetence and waited for him to go bankrupt so they could swoop in. But did none of you know what was coming 43Reads6.3Score10914d adds
- 113 I Transmigrated to Ancient Times as a Woman, and I Have Two Huge Pecs 穿越古代做女子，我有两块大胸肌 After transmigrating, Gu Tong felt like something about his body was a little different... “Tong Xuan, stop slapping him... Keep it up and he’ll die!” “Say one more word, and I’ll slap you too!” -.- The author is hiding here! 234Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 The Minister of State 枭臣 The modern-day Tan Zong died an unjust death, but his spirit refused to fade. By chance, he returned to an unfamiliar historical era and became Lin Fu, a newly successful provincial graduate from a collateral branch of the Lin family in Dongyang Prefecture. Timid and looked down upon by others, Lin Fu refuses to live like a dog in peacetime, yet he is equally unwilling to become a man adrift in an age of chaos. See how this man, who has lived two lives, begins at the very bottom of the power pyr 178Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 115 When the King of Assassins Transmigrates into a Disgraced Crown Prince 当杀手之王穿越成废太子 How could I, the undisputed king of assassins, transmigrate into a useless crown prince? Can't beat them? Assassinate them or poison them. Nothing wrong with that, right? Political scheming? Ever heard of a media blitz? Become emperor? That's too small-minded. I want to become the sovereign of humanity. In this world, I will build a theocratic age where our people come first and foreigners are treated as inferior. This is a different kind of story, full of martial heroes, court politics, busines 60Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 116 Clouds of Smoke over the Flourishing Tang Dynasty 盛唐烟云 Wang Xun was a Chang’an playboy with no great ambitions, spending every day eating, drinking, and waiting to die. Then one wrong step turned him into a legendary figure for the ages. When the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, he joined Guo Ziyi’s eastern campaign to pacify the realm. He would witness the mighty Tang dynasty plunge from its peak into a rapid decline, its brilliant lights dimming in an instant. As the golden age of the Tang rose and fell, with countless difficult choices before him, 303Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 117 I Transmigrated as Hu Hai, and You Call This a Thousand-Mile Horse? 穿越成胡亥，你说这是千里马？ The moment I opened my eyes, I was in Xianyang Palace, where the courtiers stood as silent as cicadas in winter. The eunuch Zhao Gao led in a deer and asked with a beaming smile, “Your Majesty, this is a thousand-mile steed. Isn't that right?” I was Hu Hai, the ruler who lost his kingdom, a puppet emperor in the history books. At that very moment, the soul of Li Yue, a graduate student in history, entered this body! A horse? To hell with that! As everyone watched in horror, I drew the Son of Hea 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 The Poor Scholar's Sweet Young Wife 寒门小娇妻 After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Su Ce had barely begun his rise to success when he learned from the start that the little wife he was betrothed to was about to arrive. But after bringing her home, Su Ce discovered that his little wife was actually a cripple! Looking at his pitiful young wife and their dirt-poor household, Su Ce, a powerless peasant, had no choice but to roll up his sleeves and start building a better life... 13Reads9.5Score—14d adds
- 119 Dream World: Lives Shaped by Different Choices 梦异世界：不同选择的人生 Someone told me this book had flopped and I should drop it. The title wasn't appealing, they said. I thought about it and decided to let it go. When I fell into the abyss, I wrote this book. I'm going through a trial, and whenever I've come close to giving up on myself, I look at what I've written. This is the only way I have to relieve the pressure. It's both my story and my fantasy. And I know that besides me, my mom is reading it too. At least this book makes her feel that I haven't given up 5Reads—Score114d adds
- 120 The Most Beautiful Woman of the Five Dynasties 五代第一美女 She was the greatest beauty of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. She witnessed the era, lived through the reigns of six emperors, and led a legendary life. It was the most chaotic dynasty in history, and also the most fascinating age. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 Wuwei 無為 This is a story of a world in chaos, set during China's most turbulent and brutal era: the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. There is no Langya List-style master plan here, where everything is arranged in advance. Instead, it follows the protagonist's journey from a blank slate to the peak! There are setbacks, growth, lessons about life, realistic experiences of personal development, and the use of ancient military tactics. There are also political intrigue, checks and balances, strategy, 2Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 122 The Poor Scholar's Imperial Exams: Six Top Scores in a Row 寒门科举，连中六元 [Imperial exams + transmigration + System + not a power fantasy + everyday life] One moment, Wang Yuanqing transmigrates, and the next he's the only son in a farming family in Wangjia Village, Great Yuan, with seven beautiful older sisters. His family has next to nothing, and in an era when everything else is considered inferior to scholarship, Wang Yuanqing must climb the ranks step by step to protect his family. 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 Dad, I Won't Be Emperor 爹我不当皇帝 Tang dynasty setting, transmigration, no System. A funny slice-of-life story, with no filler. After transmigrating, the protagonist becomes Li Chengqian, Crown Prince of the Tang dynasty. He calls himself the people's voice! His greatest pleasure is taking down aristocratic clans and their officials. At court, people nickname him the undercover agent sent by the common people! When the story ended, I felt an emptiness inside. Feel free to give it a try if you have time. The plot is pretty good, 364Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 124 Great Tang: My Mother Is Wu Zetian. Is It Too Late to Be Reborn? 大唐：家母武则天，我重新投胎来得及吗？ Li Dan wakes up after drinking and transmigrates to the first year of the Sisheng era in the Tang dynasty, becoming a prince in the prosperous Tang. What a dream come true! Wait… who is his mother? Wu Zetian! OMG! Is there still time to reincarnate somewhere else? When dealing with a formidable mother, keep your head down whenever you can! Mother wants to rule from behind the curtain? I agree! Mother wants to build the Mingtang? I agree! Mother wants to find male favorites? Uh… I support her. Li 1.1kReads7.8Score10014d adds
- 125 Sold to the Lichun Brothel in the Tang Dynasty, I Started Out Delivering Takeout 大唐被卖丽春院从外卖做起 No System! Lots of jokes! A food delivery rider unexpectedly transmigrates into the Tang dynasty. In an age without automation, how will he make food delivery take off across the empire? The protagonist, Li Kuan, builds the perfect Lin’an City, making all the princes and princesses reluctant to return to Chang’an. Li Chengqian: Father, I think farming suits me. Look how delicious this rice bran cake is! Li Tai: Father, I think inventing things suits me. I invented the waterwheel. Pretty impressi 6.6kReads8.6Score59514d adds
- 126 The Turbulent Tang 乱唐 In the fourteenth year of the Tianbao era, An Lushan raised an army in rebellion, and the prosperous Tang Empire suddenly teetered on the brink of collapse. The imperial capital was trampled again and again beneath the hooves of foreign forces, and the once-revered Son of Heaven fell from his pedestal. This age, so captivating to later generations, came to an end. Yet in this perilous, chaotic world, a young man suddenly appeared. Could he defy fate and change history through his own efforts? Wo 2kReads7.7Score20714d adds
- 127 I Always Complete Difficult Missions Without Breaking a Sweat 我常常不慌不忙地完成艰巨任务 "Clever protagonist + Satisfying power fantasy + Fiery + Logical + Convincing + Playing the fool to catch the tiger + Face-slapping + Farming" A nobody attends a banquet, where everyone looks down on him. The host even bullies him, and all the guests compete to curry favor with their host by berating and humiliating the protagonist. Little do they know, the protagonist is the big shot who determines everyone’s fate. Now they’re completely panicking... Everyone scrambles to turn things around and 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 From Commoner to Emperor 从布衣到皇帝 (Carefully written, with smart characters and no System, just solid logic!) Zuo Huan transmigrates to the Jing Kingdom with his wife. To find her after they become separated, he joins the Jing army, helping repel barbarian invasions, put down rebellions in the territories, settle disputes with neighboring states, and navigate the fierce power struggles among several princes... As time passes, Zuo Huan discovers that this world isn't as simple as it seems... 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 The Northern and Southern Dynasties: Steelmaking with Pavel 南北朝：我与保尔炼钢铁 Li Zheng, a university student studying history, finds himself in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, amid the chaos of the Five Barbarians and war raging everywhere. He has become a refugee on the verge of starving to death. Just as he despairs, he encounters a burly “Semuren” with a high-bridged nose and deep-set eyes, who speaks broken Chinese but has a gaze as sharp as a torch. “Comrade, your country is groaning under its suffering!” When a man named Pavel Korchagin turns the spirit of How 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 130 Endless Beacon Fires 无尽烽烟 [Main Quest] Overthrow the Han dynasty and establish a new regime. Reward: 20 points [Side Quest 1: Protect the Dragon] Keep Emperor Ling of Han, Liu Hong, alive. Reward: 10 points [Side Quest 2: The Nation's Grand Strategy] When the new regime is established, or within thirty years afterward, ensure China's population is at least 50 million. Reward: 10 points [Exclusive Quest: Father of the Flying General] Take Lü Bu as your adopted son and ensure he never betrays you. Reward: 15 points + exclu 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 A Poor Scholar's Road to the Top Scholar Title 寒门子弟的状元之路 He was an ordinary university student, but a chance encounter transmigrates him to ancient times. Follow his journey as he rises from humble beginnings, studies hard for the imperial examinations, earns the title of top scholar, and sets out on the path to becoming chief minister. 50Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 132 The Tang Dynasty's Easygoing Prince 大唐小闲王 Li Xin never imagined that after staying up all night for two days to study, he would suddenly die on the spot and transmigrate to an unfamiliar Tang dynasty... Oh my god, is Li Shimin my actual uncle??? And he seems to dote on me, too... What a relief! Could anyone in the Tang dynasty have a more powerful backer? Please, just let me be an idle prince who enjoys peace and quiet! My new book is out: I Really Only Want to Ascend to the Immortal Realm. It's the story of a prodigy who is reborn afte 2.4kReads8.4Score15014d adds
- 133 Settling Down in the Tang Dynasty 定居唐朝 In 622 CE, the fifth year of the Wude era of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan sits on the throne. The future Tang Dynasty, which will awe the four corners of the realm, has only just been founded, and it faces storms on every side. Xue Lang, a modern young man who transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty of this era, faces the urgent problem of survival! From being all alone to building a stable, prosperous life, this is one man's inspiring story. 1.6kReads8.6Score10514d adds
- 134 A Stroke That Settles the Realm 落笔定江山 [Alternate History + Transmigration + Feel-Good Fiction] After transmigrating, Teacher Lin takes on a new identity as the son of a high-ranking official. He begins a whole new life, full of absurd twists and turns, and steps into a world of grudges, love, and hatred. His poetry and prose are unrivaled, and with twin blades in hand, he is unstoppable. He knows the world of martial heroes and the imperial court like the back of his hand, and he knows every beauty by heart. 7Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 135 Jiang Yue, Song and Ming 江月宋明 The shame of Jingkang remains unavenged. When Zhao Chen awoke, half the Song realm had already fallen. In his desperate bid to survive, he had no choice but to assume the name of the Crown Prince. He was trapped in a lone city, with the Jin cavalry pressing from the front and Prince Kang watching hungrily from behind. But he knew in his heart: though his title was false, the duty it demanded was real. Hold the land, comfort the people, restore the court, and reclaim the Central Plains. As 47.2kReads8.8Score4.3k14d adds
- 136 The Great Ming’s Worst Emperor 明朝大昏君 A modern office drone wakes up to find himself as Zhu Houcong, the heir to the Prince of Xing of the Ming dynasty and the man about to ascend the throne. Powerful enemies surround the empire, while his widowed mother is consumed with worry. How will he put the household in order and stabilize the court, restoring the declining Ming dynasty to its former glory? 359Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 137 Suffocating! They Say the Demon Lord Brought Back the Troublemaking Emperor Yang of Sui 窒息！听说魔君带回了搞事隋炀帝 [Xuanhuan + Court Politics + War + Races + Nation-Building + Wits and Schemes + History + No System] Yang Guang, Emperor Yang of Sui, is possessed by the ancient Demon Lord Di Jiang and brought to the Taiyuan Realm. All he wants is to revitalize humanity, but all he gets in return is betrayal. Now he understands: the only right path for him is to become so powerful that everyone fears him and prostrates themselves at his feet! The Divine Race? I am appointed by Heaven. Why should I fear three 7Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 138 The Ming Bandit 明贼 In the fourth month of the first year of the Tianqi era of the Ming dynasty, a new recruit joins Marshal Mao's surprise attack on Zhenjiang. He has fought three thousand miles in a single campaign, and one sword can stand against a million soldiers. Steal a hook and you are executed; steal a kingdom and you become a marquis. A butterfly quietly flaps its wings, and the Dongjiang Army, the most formidable military force in the Ming Empire, quietly veers from its original course... 38Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 139 Business Is a Beauty, Though It Takes a Toll on My Back 商途如此多娇，有点费腰 “As the richest man in the country, I’d like to tell you all, in all seriousness: I’m not interested in money!” Yan Liang is reborn after being set up. He planned to lie flat for the rest of his life, but it turns out he’s destined to work himself to the bone. He has a family to restore to greatness and a wife to placate. What a pain! From ancient times to the present, merchants have always been looked down on, ranked beneath scholars, farmers, and artisans. “I, Yan Liang, will neither study for 200Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 140 This General Is a Little Slow 这个将军有点憨 A third-year college student and hopeless simp, a transmigrated general who's a force to be reckoned with, one brilliant move after another, leading three hundred and fifty soldiers, all while pining for the princess. He invents things and conducts research just to show off and boast! He tinkers with high technology in ancient times and takes on enemies from every side! He's got guns, cannons, planes, and even weapons capable of laying waste to the world! 32Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 141 Great Tang: From the Start, Beating Up Emperor Taizong 大唐：开局暴打唐太宗 I transmigrated into the role of a general guarding Xuanwu Gate. From the start, Li Shimin launched a rebellion and set off the Xuanwu Gate Incident! Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong, and Qin Qiong were all watching like hungry tigers! When Crown Prince Li Jiancheng cried for help, Li Mo blocked Cheng Yaojin with a single sword strike, sent Yuchi Gong flying with two spear thrusts, and fought Qin Shubao to a draw with three halberd strikes! Li Shimin: “What? Not a single person under my command can defe 9Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 142 Under Currents in Great Sheng 大晟暗涌 An epic tale of political intrigue set in an imaginary ancient dynasty. Spanning seven volumes and a million words, with five POV storylines, it depicts princes vying for the throne, secret wars among powerful clans, and the games of the heart amid flames of war on the frontier. 49Reads—Score10114d adds
- 143 Oh No, the Emperor Really Is My Biological Father 夭寿了，皇帝真是我亲爹 [Three generations reborn + alternate history + no System] One is the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and the other is the dynasty's useless ninth prince… “Dad!” “My son!” I was reborn, and so was my dad… Reborn as a useless prince, I never expected the emperor to really be my father… The empress dowager of an enemy kingdom is my mother… The Supreme Elder of the Daoist sect is my grandfather… The rebel leader is my younger brother… To survive, I have to take out the protagonist and become emperor! 180Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 144 An Emperor's Tutor from a Poor Family: The Man Behind the Empress 寒门帝师：女帝背后的男人 [Empress + Court Intrigue + Alternate History + play the pig to eat the tiger] After transmigrating, He Shen finds himself branded a disgraced imperial exam cheater, despised by everyone. With no other choice, he goes home to start a business and revamp his family's tavern. To his surprise, he becomes famous throughout the Great Qian Dynasty. Even the poems he casually writes are celebrated by the Hanlin scholars. The peerless empress visits him three times, begging him to enter her service! “Si 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 Failed to Transmigrate, Yet Became the Peerless Heir 穿越失败，造就无双世子 [Political Intrigue] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Ruthless] + [Court and Martial World] Yi Xingzhou, the eldest legitimate son of the Prince of Yun's household, has been frail since childhood due to a strange illness and has endured nothing but scorn. A kidnapping awakens memories from the modern world within him. He had planned to use those memories to enjoy a comfortable life, but unexpectedly, his strange illness leaves him on the verge of death. Meanwhile, enemies in the capital continue closing in 18Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 146 Great Tang: The Gluttonous General 大唐：吃货将军 [Historical What-If + Brothers Teasing Each Other + Sneaky Schemer!] Ye Yu is mountain climbing when he falls off a cliff and stumbles into the Ding family estate, where a wedding is underway. He accidentally kills the groom and has no choice but to marry into the family. Little does he know, the bride is also a transmigrator. Together, they build a manor, fight giant pythons and battle enormous crocodiles. He repels enemies with food, and even gets appointed a general thanks to his talent for e 25Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 147 The Humble Scholar-Poet 寒门小诗仙 [Lighthearted + Transmigration + Alternate History + Imperial Examinations + Martial Arts + Detective Work] What do you do when your wife goes missing from the start? Help! Urgent! Waiting for replies online. Chen Rong had spent half his life writing novels, but never imagined that the truck he’d used countless times to send his protagonists transmigrating would send him off too. Couldn’t you at least have given me a System? I don’t know how to do a damn thing… That familiar trope of starting ou 22Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 148 The Moon Is Full Over Chang'an 长安月正圆 Jade steps support the Big Dipper, golden halls lean against the Southern Mountain. Envoys from every kingdom bow in tribute, while a thousand officials’ swords and pendants ring. Clouds part above the Vermilion Phoenix Gate; cold dew gathers on the court at Zichen Hall. Who can I ask to steer the empire? The moon over Chang’an is full tonight. Yan Qingyun slowly passes through the corridor of Cave 220 at the Mogao Caves. Gazing at the magnificent mural of the Buddha of Blazing Light, he is over 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 The Great Song Bandit 大宋悍匪 The seventh year of the Xuanhe era, the thirteenth day of the seventh month. Less than four months remain before the Jurchens march south. The realm is on the brink of ruin, and the Nine Provinces are in turmoil. Liu Shuan, a low-ranking Imperial Guard officer in Daming Prefecture, has no desire to risk his life for the worthless emperor, much less flee south and live as someone’s underling. So he decisively heads for the mountains and becomes a proud bandit. Years later, before Chenqiao Station 103.9kReads8.5Score12.2k14d adds
- 150 Wrath of Dawn 黎怒 Spring grass withers and blooms year after year. Common people live and die, generation after generation. How can the laws of the land be sacrificed because ordinary people suffer hunger and cold? Open the splendid annals of history, and all you find are the deeds of kings, lords, generals, and ministers. The names of commoners and ordinary folk are never recorded. Nobles hold the brush; the people are like grass. A “great victory” is declared, and before the ink is dry, countless bones have alr 6Reads—Score—14d adds
