Novels like Great Ming: I’ve Given Up, and My Father Is Hu Weiyong
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- 1 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—Shelves
- 2 Dreaming Back to the Great Ming: I Am the Ruler of All Under Heaven 梦回大明，我为天下共主 I was born into a distinguished family: I am the tenth grandson of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, and the second legitimate son of Prince of Yan Zhu Di. Xu Da, the Ming dynasty’s greatest general, is my maternal grandfather, while Zhu Neng, Zhang Yu, and Qiu Fu are among my most loyal supporters. I am Zhu Gaoxu! I will break the shackles of primogeniture and forge a glorious Ming dynasty, becoming ruler of all under heaven! 35Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 The Ultimate Young Landlord 极品小地主 Modern-day wage slave Tang An transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the heir to the richest family in the land. Everyone thinks he will squander the family fortune, but the more he squanders, the richer the Tang family gets. By the time he is done, they are wealthy enough to rival the nation itself... He has no desire to become an official. He just wants to be a carefree young wastrel, but in the end he rises to the highest rank, The Outcast with all others beneath him, becoming a powerful 1.1kReads5.7Score112Shelves
- 4 I Transmigrate to Ancient Times with AI 我带着AI穿越到古代 This is an ancient era torn apart by endless war. This is an ancient era where people prey on one another. This is an ancient era ruled by slavery. This is an ancient era where the uncanny invades and monsters and demons begin to stir. 13Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 Swordsmanship: I Temper My Sword with My Heart, Until None Under Heaven Can Defeat Me! 剑道：以心磨一剑，天下再无敌！ [Swordsmanship] [Invincible] [Epic] Years could not dull his fierce ambition. He raises his sword, and thunder and wind tear through the clouds! No one ever imagined that the sword Shen Tian obtained from his sect housed a being who called himself the Sword God. Practice swordsmanship day after day, and the Sword God will reward you! Practice the sword ten thousand times, and earn the Nine Moves to Slay Immortals! Practice the sword a hundred thousand times, and earn a Supreme Immortal Bone! A m —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 The Serpent Dragon Ascends to Heaven 蛇龙升天 His bloodline was stolen at birth, and he should have died. But by a twist of fate, the ancient Candle Dragon Yinshanjun was sealed inside him, bringing him back from the dead. He became the first person without blood since the creation of the world... [PS: The first volume is a prequel, Jinghe Yu Nu...] —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 Great Ming: I Just Became the Richest Man, and Zhu Yuanzhang Wants Me as Emperor 大明：刚成首富，朱元璋求我当皇帝 After transmigrating as Zhu Yuanzhang's grandson, Zhu Yuntong is in over his head. All he wants is to lie flat, keep his distance from trouble, and live as a carefree country landlord. He never expected everyone to think he was just putting on an act! Zhu Yuanzhang: This kid is useless, so why do I like him more and more? Zhu Yunwen: What the heck! So this brat has been setting me up all along! Zhu Di: Stop pretending. I've seen right through you from the start! Zhu Yuntong: ??? Are they all cra 40Reads5.0Score—Shelves
- 8 Meeting Wang Xuance in the Tang Dynasty 遇见唐朝王玄策 Veteran Xia Yichen unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Wang Xuance, a dimwitted young master in the Tang Dynasty. From the start, he’s hit with a broken engagement. But now that Wang Xuance possesses modern knowledge, his spectacular rise begins. First, he helps his father restore the family business, bringing it roaring back to life! Second, he gets ahead of everyone during the Mid-Autumn Festival by inventing mooncakes and Kongming lanterns, stealing the spotlight! Third, he studies li 173Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 9 The Ming Dynasty's Imperial Tutor 大明帝师 The unexpected transmigration of the Qianmen Sect's leader leaves him a servant at a brothel. He meets Zhengde, and the two become sworn brothers. He enters government service to help restore the nation. Entrusted by the emperor on his deathbed to care for his son, he vows to ensure that his sworn brother's child ascends the throne safely and peacefully. This is a lighthearted story, a tale of brotherhood, and a book full of political intrigue and schemes at court. My new novel, The Perfect Body 8Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 10 My Father Is the Daoguang Emperor 家父道光帝 By a stroke of bad luck, I transmigrated into Yiwei, son of the most miserly emperor in history, the Daoguang Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. I thought being the son of an emperor meant a life of luxury and comfort. But who could have known that my imperial father was so frugal, so downright stingy? The princes and consorts in the imperial palace lived so poorly that even commoners had it better: Their clothes were covered in patches, And even getting an egg to eat required approval at every level. 16Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 11 Great Ming: My Whole Class Transmigrates and Urges Me to Rebel Against Zhu Yuanzhang 大明：全班穿越，劝我造反朱元璋 After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Biao finds himself in the body of the crown prince of the same name! Now that he is Zhu Biao, he sets himself one small goal: Do nothing until he ascends the throne! But what can he do when Zhu Yuanzhang keeps insisting he get to work? Luckily, his high school classmates have all transmigrated too! Zhu Biao says: Look at that, the workhorses have arrived! Empress Ma, wife of Chang, is in poor health? His classmate, a top doctor, can work miracles and 328Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 12 The Power Minister 权臣 He made one family’s surname the banner of an empire! Desert Classic 46Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 13 Great Ming: From the Start, I Impeached Zhu Yuanzhang 大明：开局弹劾朱元璋 After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, he becomes Zhu Yuanzhang’s foolish grandson, Zhu Yunton. At Zhu Yuanzhang’s birthday banquet, Zhu Yunton awakens a Face-Slapping System! [Choice One: Impeach Zhu Yunwen and receive plans for a striker-fired musket, a refined salt production process, and a bag of refined salt samples!] [Choice Two: Impeach Zhu Di and receive a thousand mu each of potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, and cotton!] [Choice Three: Impeach Zhu Yuanzhang and receive Xiang Yu’s stren 88Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 14 The Ultimate Young Lord 极品世子爷 [Alternate history + scheming protagonist + feel-good read + political intrigue + no System + making money. Your humble author never lies: the further you read, the more satisfying it gets!] Li Ci unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of the heir to the Chu throne, only to find himself in a dilapidated manor. His father is an idiot, he himself is mad, and even his mother, the princess consort, is being persecuted by her own family. Powerful enemies surround them from without, while treacherou 30Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 15 Setting Sail for Great Ming 扬帆大明 Transmigrating as Prince Fu of the Ming dynasty, and taking advantage of being Wanli’s favorite son, I sell salt, engage in overseas trade and arms dealing, purge the emperor’s wicked advisers, develop Yizhou, seize Luzon, bring the Ryukyu Islands to heel, take Malacca, sweep across South Asia, and conquer the Seven Seas… Also titled: Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty: My Dad Is Wanli 384Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 16 The Convict Official 罪吏 Lu Heng transmigrates. When he wakes up, he is merely an inconspicuous accounts clerk in the county office of Qingshan County, Great Qian. In seven days, the inspection team will arrive. He soon discovers that more than ten thousand shi of government grain are missing from the county's Ever-Normal Granary, and most of the fake account books used to cover up the loss were written by "him." The county magistrate wants him to confess, the deputy magistrate wants him to keep quiet, and everyone thin 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 Great Ming: From the Start, I Extend Zhu Biao's Life 大明：开局给朱标续命 One day, he transmigrated to the Hongwu era and became Zhu Su, Prince of Zhou of the Ming Dynasty. To avoid being killed later by his adopted nephew, Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Su decided to prolong the life of his elder brother, Zhu Biao... And so Zhu Su became the Ming Dynasty's Sage of Medicine! He could restore life to the dying and cure all manner of difficult ailments. He could also stabilize the realm and govern a region. Even his elder brother Zhu Biao became Zhu Su's number-one fan. “Fifth Brother 148Reads5.2Score—Shelves
- 18 Great Ming: From the Mightiest Imperial Uncle to a Sage of Science 大明：从最牛皇叔到科学圣人 Zhu Siwei's soul travels back to the early Ming dynasty, where he becomes a storyteller. At a restaurant, he is in the middle of a popular telling of Investiture of the Gods when a middle-aged man suddenly comes over and calls him uncle. What? This middle-aged man is Zhu Yuanzhang? I'm Old Zhu's uncle? The highest-ranking member of the imperial clan in the Ming dynasty? Zhu Yuanzhang: “My uncle can make money, wage war, and govern the land. A peerless statesman indeed. Shan Chang, Bowen, you can 37Reads9.1Score—Shelves
- 19 Dreaming Back to the Great Tang, Hand in Hand with the Regent 回梦大唐，执手摄政王 This is not a feel-good novel. It is aimed at male readers. Also known as: A Common Doctor in the Tang Dynasty! The way of the physician lies in saving people, treating illnesses, and helping them survive! A minor physician treats individuals; a great physician can heal the world! Yet Shen Yun, a Chinese medicine student who transmigrates to the Zhenguan era, wants nothing but an easy life. He only hopes to become a wandering physician and travel the world. But life is full of twists and tur 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 The Pool in the Mirror 一镜之潭 This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental! To save his father’s life, Shen Mo is “guided by someone” to open his grandfather’s grave. He accidentally activates a time camera and is transported to a deadly plot in the year 752. Though Shen Mo has disrupted the scheme, he feels guilty toward Su Xingmian, who had intended to avenge her family’s massacre. He also mourns the decline of the glorious Tang dynasty, so he decides to stay for a while —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 I, the Ming Prince, Drag the Emperor into Rebellion! 我，大明皇子，拉上皇帝一起造反！ “Everyone else transmigrates into the body of a royal or noble, or a rich young master. How come I transmigrated into the body of an idiot?” Bai Wangxuan sat on the stone steps outside the door, sighing over and over. As a transmigrator, all he wanted was to coast through life, but who could have guessed he’d end up in the chaotic final days of the Ming Dynasty? To prepare for the coming upheaval, Bai Wangxuan decided to raise an army and rebel. Of course, one man alone couldn’t pull off a rebel 84Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 22 From the Start, I Simulate the Future, and the Empress Begs Me to Emerge 开局模拟未来，女帝跪求出山 [Low Martial Arts + Strategy + Showboating + Daily Memes] The Great Qian Dynasty is nearing its end, and a scheming consort is throwing the government into chaos. Su Chang Qing transmigrates into the body of the Prince of Zhenbei’s heir. From the start, chains pierce his bones, and he is sentenced to execution after the autumn harvest! Luckily, he awakens the [Divine Strategy Simulation Arena]! [Ding! Spend your essence, energy, and spirit to simulate the next seven days of events!] [Simulation 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 Transmigrated into a Condemned Prisoner, I Slaughter Nations to Earn Military Status 穿越变死囚，为获军籍杀遍诸国 [Historical ancient setting, from the start, alternate history, history, food, transmigration, no System, funny and lighthearted] What do you do after transmigrating into an execution scene? Chen An: “What doesn’t kill me will eventually be killed by me. Well, my legs are just a little shaky!” The emperors of the various kingdoms: “What? He’s coming to destroy us just for a bite to eat?” Chen An: “A hellish start. To stay alive, I’ll kill, kill, kill...” The generals: “Long live the Emperor! Lon 1.9kReads8.8Score242Shelves
- 24 Returning to the Ming Dynasty to Become a Prince 回到明朝当藩王 After transmigrating, he became Zhu Yuanzhang's seventeenth son. Enfeoffed as Prince of Ning, Zhu Quan was quite the little troublemaker. Zhu Yuanzhang: My seventeenth son is the biggest playboy in the Zhu family! Then came Zhu Yuanzhang's sixtieth birthday... On this day, someone slew a rebel general single-handedly, and Naghachu surrendered. On this day, someone distributed grain to disaster victims, and the people finally survived. On this day, an auspicious sign descended from heaven: the Im 1.3kReads8.5Score106Shelves
- 25 Great Ming: I Can Browse the Huaxia Library 大明：我能翻阅华夏图书馆 After transmigrating into Chongzhen's body, he discovers that he has a Chinese library with him. He reforms the bureaucracy, trains a new army, and stabilizes the country at home and abroad. The first step toward making the nation strong through technology is to keep Wei Zhongxian around. The Donglin faction wants to fill the court with virtuous officials? Have they checked whether the Embroidered Uniform Guard's blades are still sharp? The Tartars in Liaodong want to ravage the Central Plains? 861Reads8.5Score104Shelves
- 26 My Name Is Wu Dalang, Wu as in Martial Arts 我叫武大郎，武术的武 “Prime Minister Wu, it’s time for court.” “What did you call me?” “Prime Minister Wu.” “What Prime Minister Wu?” “The pillar of our Great Song, a chancellor versed in both civil and military affairs, who drives out the northern invaders.” I’m done pretending. I’m coming clean: I’m not taking this medicine! Jin Lian’er is mine! And I’ll be the one to avenge the shame of the Jingkang Incident! 529Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 Who Says I'm the January Emperor? I Will Revive the Ming Dynasty 谁说我是一月天子？我要中兴大明 I am Zhu Changluo, the tenth-generation direct descendant of Emperor Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang. My great-grandfather was the Jiajing Emperor, Zhu Houcong. My grandfather was the Longqing Emperor, Zhu Zaihou. My father was the Wanli Emperor, Zhu Yijun. Both of my sons became emperors. One was named Zhu Youxiao, the other Zhu Youjian. I was meant to be a towering mountain, yet I became a blade of grass. I lived in obscurity, leaving behind nothing but a laughingstock's name. In the final years of the 1.4kReads7.7Score101Shelves
- 28 The New Longwu Army of Southern Ming 南明龙武新军 During the reign of the Longwu Emperor of the Southern Ming, the Battle of Ganzhou began! Zhang An transmigrated as a general of the Longwu New Army, starting off with a crushing defeat at Meilin. A beautiful woman amid the chaos is my wife. Together with her, I'll wage war and bring order to the realm. The Battle of Ganzhou is brutal. Ordered to escort the Longwu Emperor, Zhang An fails, but saves a princess instead. After Ganzhou falls, Zhang An unites the counties in the mountains of Jiangxi, 30Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 Great Tang: From the Start, I Played the Role of a Divine Strategist 大唐：开局扮演天机神算 In the early years of the Tang dynasty, the Xuanwu Gate Incident had just ended, while the Turks eyed the north hungrily. Li Yi'an transmigrated into this world, activated the System template, and received a legacy of heavenly divination. He had planned to use the System to coast through life, setting up a fortune-telling stall on the streets of Chang'an. Then one day, three men showed up at his stall and immediately asked about the fate of the Tang dynasty. Old Li: “Sir, can our Great Tang last 1.2kReads7.2Score101Shelves
- 30 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! 33Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 31 The Warlord of a Chaotic Age 争霸之乱世枭雄 The Central Plains are in chaos. Wei, Shu, Chu, Jin, Yan, Xu, Qi, Liang, Wu, and Chen have each carved out territory and proclaimed themselves rulers. More than two hundred years of turmoil have seen over a thousand battles, countless dead and wounded, and a land laid waste. Beyond the Central Plains, the northern and southern Xiongnu watch like tigers, frequently raiding the borderlands. Unifying the realm is an urgent necessity. Qin Mu, who rose from the ranks of an ordinary soldier, had hoped 2.3kReads8.2Score109Shelves
- 32 Three Layers of Shadows Beneath the Cardamom Blossoms 豆蔻花重三叠影 [Transmigration, household intrigue, historical romance, no alternate history, slice of life, respect for history, searching for true love] This is a story about growing up. A modern, independent soul transmigrates to ancient times, where she protects her mother, supports her brother, and outwits her scoundrel father… In this life, which of three men does she truly love? And will she ultimately find a way to change everyone’s fate? 15Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 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. 52Reads—Score101Shelves
- 34 The Lazy Scholar and the Fierce Escort Girl 懒懒书生，彪镖女 In the twelfth year of Yongjia, a great flood struck Suzhou Prefecture. Countless houses collapsed, and immeasurable acres of farmland were submerged. Tens of thousands of people were left without food or clothing and became refugees. When Li Xiang transmigrated here, he became a proud member of the Beggars’ Sect. Just as he was lamenting how unfair fate, or the System, had been to him, a burst of commotion jolted him awake. Several burly men suddenly barged in. Leading them was a sturdy, broad- 4.3kReads8.3Score310Shelves
- 35 The Splendor of Scholars 士子风华 [Political intrigue] + [Alternate history] Li Jinxing transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, just as Zhu Yuanzhang has ascended the throne. The Huai River faction’s nobles and veteran meritorious officials are stirring up trouble at court... Six or seven years pass, and officials at court come and go in quick succession. Li Jinxing rises to the position of chancellor. Eight years later, Zhu Yuanzhang abolishes the office of chancellor. Li Shanchang is gone, Hu Weiyong is gone, and most of the marqui 25Reads9.1Score—Shelves
- 36 Great Ming: From Humble Beginnings to Duke of the Highest Rank 大明：从寒门到超品公爵 Lin Wenyuan, a modern scholar of Ming history, died suddenly and awoke in Suzhou in the fifth year of Hongzhi, inhabiting Shen Yan, a penniless orphan whose parents were dead and who was near death with a raging fever. From the start, he was caught in the great Su-Song flood recorded in the history books. He used a dream from his “father” to report the disaster, traded his mother’s keepsakes for food, and plugged the walls with plant ash. Even in desperate straits, his talent began to shine. At 61Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 Great Ming Hongwu: The Imperial Clan's Inventor 大明洪武：皇族发明家 Transmigrating as an unborn baby? Of course, the first thing to do is save your own mother. What? The System is an inventor system? Why not quietly be a prince and inventor? Sounds great to me. The emperor? Only a fool would take that job. 4.2kReads7.4Score152Shelves
- 38 Sentenced to Military Exile, I Use My Wits to Forge a Peaceful Age 充军死囚，靠脑子杀出个太平盛世 [A Scheming Tale with a System] After transmigrating into the eldest legitimate son of a disgraced crown prince, Cheng Zhao sees a female emperor usurp the throne and his father deposed. He is sentenced to death, exiled three thousand li, and sent to a death-row camp on the northern frontier to die. With his life hanging in the balance, the System activates. Dynamic visual tracking and ballistic weak-point targeting mean even a pebble can pierce a skull from a hundred paces. But as chaos descend 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 Transmigrating to a Primitive Tribe to Become Its Chief 穿越原始部落当首领 Liu Ji woke up and was startled to find several primitive people in camouflage paint shouting wildly in front of him. Still dazed, he was hit by a flood of memories that weren't his own. “I'm actually Emperor Yan's son-in-law?” 1.5kReads8.7Score101Shelves
- 40 The Great Ming Sage Emperor 大明圣皇 After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, he lies low for two years, then launches his late-Ming career with a major case. On land, he is invincible. He builds a Ming navy and drives off armed merchant ships, becoming unstoppable at sea. This is my Ming Dynasty, and I am its Holy Emperor. 168Reads8.1Score139Shelves
- 41 Back in the Ming Dynasty as the Crown Prince's Grandson 回到大明当太孙 After transmigrating to the early Ming Dynasty, Zhu Xiongying becomes the legitimate eldest grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang, the Hongwu Emperor, and gains the Fate Deduction System, which lets him divine the fate of all things in the world. [Subject of deduction: Zhu Xiongying] [Fate talents: Hidden ailment (Gray), Average aptitude (White)] [May 1382: Transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty. His hidden ailment leaves him gravely ill and bedridden.] [June 1382: Falls into a trap set by Lady Lü and dies 751Reads7.8Score—Shelves
- 42 Emperor Wu of Han: A Game of Power 汉武帝：权力的棋局 Some call him a tyrant; others say he was a great ruler. He doesn't care. He knows only one thing: the blade in his hand must be fast and ruthless enough to drag the Han dynasty out of the mire. He ascended the throne at sixteen with a terrible hand dealt to him. Over fifty-four years, he drove the Xiongnu so far back they dared not look south, dismantled the feudal lords until nothing remained but ashes, and reforged the very backbone of his people. He honed himself into that blade as well. In 7.2kReads7.6Score362Shelves
- 43 The Rise of the Great Tang’s God of War 大唐战神崛起之路 During the Kaiyuan era of the Tang dynasty, in Liangzhou. Zhao Chenglong, Left Deputy Commandant of the Zhechong Prefecture, died an unjust death. His wife, Song Wen, was devastated. Overcome with grief, she hanged herself, leaving behind their orphaned son, Zhao Qingyun. Fearing retribution from Yang Guozhong, Tian Feng, and the others, his great-uncle Song Wu took Zhao Qingyun north. They eventually ended up in Xifeng Town, Liucheng County, Yingzhou. A few years later, the An Lushan Rebellion 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 Great Ming: Jiajing Is My Brother 大明：嘉靖是我哥 To my elder brother, A letter from your younger brother, Lu Bin. The situation in Jiangnan has become as bad as it can possibly get. I feel as if I'm trapped in a mire, struggling to find a way out. First, the most obvious problem is the Japanese pirates. They come from the sea, made up of desperate men who call themselves ronin. They are poor and have no fear of death, so smuggling merchants hire them and bring them inland. The Jiangnan army is no longer fit for purpose. Its equipment has falle 28Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 45 The Empress's Extremely Corrupt Chief Grand Secretary 女帝的巨贪首辅 Jiang Chen transmigrates to a parallel Great Zhou, founded in another world by Emperor Mu, and becomes a vice minister in the Ministry of Personnel. But just as his predecessor's corruption and bribery are exposed, Jiang Chen discovers that the emperor is a woman. Facing certain death, he has no choice but to cover his past mistakes with great deeds. Putting down the rebellion of the hundred southwestern tribes is Jiang Chen's only chance to establish himself in the court of this otherworldly dy 143Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 46 The Grassroots King of the Late Ming 明末草头王 The late Ming was a time of chaos, with endless natural disasters and man-made calamities. Rebels ran rampant at home, while the Jianzhou Jurchens threatened from beyond the borders. All under heaven suffered, and the lives of commoners were cheap as grass! In an age when a man with a gun could become king, Liu Yi, who had transmigrated into this world, declared: If I'm going to do it, I'll become the biggest warlord under heaven! The Ming has lost its throne, and all the world is scrambling to 36Reads8.8Score—Shelves
- 47 How to Become a Chancellor for the Ages 如何成为千古名相 (Alternate history) (A great tale of political intrigue) The founding emperor of this dynasty rose from humble beginnings, ended three hundred years of chaos, established the Great Yong, and divided the realm into twenty-one circuits. The dynasty has ruled the Central Plains for more than seventy years. To the north lies Northern Liang, to the south Southern Qi, the eastern border meets the vast sea, and the west reaches the great desert. In the twenty-eighth year of Yuanjia, Fan Yunzhou trav 324Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 48 Great Ming: Grandpa, I Don't Want to Be Emperor 大明：爷爷，我不想当皇上啊 “Jiang Huan, what do you think of our eldest grandson?” Zhu Yuanzhang asked. “Your Majesty, the prince bears a striking resemblance to the late Crown Prince!” Jiang Huan replied. “Wrong! I say our grandson surpasses the Crown Prince in every way. Even the Crown Prince couldn’t see through many things as clearly as he can. More remarkable still, every word he says strikes right at my heart, and he can judge current affairs with the mind of an emperor.” “Our eldest grandson has seen right through 1.3kReads7.4Score132Shelves
- 49 Returning to Ancient Times to Expand the Realm 回到古代开疆扩土 History + farming + transmigration + military + technological disparity, no System Ancient warfare. This is a terribly written mess of a novel, awkward to write and even more awkward to read. Ye Chen, a top student at an agricultural university, is struck by lightning and transmigrates to ancient times. He improves tools and crops. He uses his advantages to help villagers improve their lives. He applies military strategy in practical ways, continually advancing technology and productivity. He qu 28Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 Great Ming: Asking the Hongwu Emperor to Abdicate from the Start 大明：开局请洪武大帝退位 [Ming Dynasty + System + transmigrate + from the start + ruthless and decisive + Seal the Wolf's Mountain] In the fourth month of the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Crown Prince Zhu Biao passed away. In the ninth month of the same year, the Hongwu Emperor named Zhu Yunwen Crown Prince's Heir. One after another, a great many meritorious officials and nobles were slaughtered, like cooks discarded after the hare is dead. Prince Ning Zhu Quan: Father, you must be killing meritorious officials because 2.7kReads8.0Score100Shelves
