Novels like The Young Master's Plan to Destroy the Empire
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- 151 A Special Forces Hero in a Frail Body, Forced into Marriage by a Female General 兵王穿病秧子，被女将军逼婚 [Ancient Political Intrigue] [Historical What-If] [Fantasy] [System] [Elite Soldier Transmigrates] [Older Woman-Younger Man Romance] [Overprotective Mom] First, the bottom line: I, Ye Kai, an elite soldier, suffered total social death after transmigrating. The good news: My mom is a powerful princess who can crush anyone in a fight and protects me with her life. The bad news: She thinks a strong breeze could knock me over, and insists on marrying me off to a female general as my bodyguard. To st 15.6kReads9.0Score73414d adds
- 152 I’m Inside the Book, and You’re Telling Me It Was Abandoned? 人在书中，你和我说这书太监了？ [Wuxia + Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story + Unhurried Pace + No System + No Chuunibyou + Satisfying Ending] The transmigration bureau is up to no good! Chen Yao transmigrates into the novel he wrote himself! The problem is, he abandoned it after only a few chapters! Luckily, this world has a powerful golden finger that can bring all sorts of amazing things into reality. Martial arts, medicine, military strategy, literature… Then one day, heaven and earth undergo a drastic change. He discovers that t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 153 I, the Ninth Prince of Great Shang, Am Invincible from the Start 孤，大商九皇子，开局即无敌 [Fantasy + Overpowered Protagonist + No Heroine + No Excessive Selflessness + Decisive and Ruthless + Mastermind Always Wins] Six years ago, Lin Xuan was the ninth prince of the Great Shang. After malicious advisers provoked the emperor's ire, he was banished to the frontier. Three years ago, after serving in the army for three years and winning remarkable victories, Lin Xuan had become unmatched in prestige among the troops. The emperor grew wary, stripped him of his military rank, sent him bac 3.8kReads8.0Score20214d adds
- 154 Transmigrated as a Brothel Keeper, I Rise from Being a Live-In Son-in-Law 穿成龟公，从赘婿开始进步 [Soul Transmigration + Alternate History + Political Intrigue + Poetry + Comedy + Live-in Son-in-Law + Imperial Examinations] This book draws on parts of Tang dynasty history. Song Bo, a forensic medicine PhD from the 21st century, transmigrates into the Great Qian dynasty! No System, no old man in a ring, not even the original owner’s memories! Song Bo slowly opens his eyes, only to find his head resting on the lap of a breathtaking beauty! Ha ha! What a lucky start. I really am the chosen one! 108Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 155 The Carefree Young Prince 自在逍遥小王爷 A miserable new graduate meets a cruel twist of fate in the bathroom, only to wake up without a scratch! If you survive a disaster, good fortune is sure to follow! Now it's my turn to make a name for myself, right? Huh, it wasn't a disaster after all. I was just unlucky... Being unlucky is no big deal. I wake up as a young prince? This gate, these decorations... just how much did it cost to furnish this princely mansion? Should I take my servants and guards out on the town as a spoiled young mas 1.6kReads8.6Score11114d adds
- 156 Becoming a War Profiteer in the World of the Chu-Han Contention 在楚汉争霸的世界当战争贩子 [Late Qin dynasty + No System + Starting from scratch + Ensemble cast + War + Farming] Also known as The Late Qin Dynasty: The Road to Revolution Begins with a Defeated Soldier from Julu Zhang Wen, an outdoors survival video enthusiast, transmigrates into the body of a defeated Qin soldier on the Julu battlefield at the end of the Qin dynasty. Facing a future in which he will soon be buried alive, he relies on the wilderness survival skills he picked up as a hobby in his previous life and leads 4.3kReads8.2Score40414d adds
- 157 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. 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 The Iron-Blooded Great Tang 铁血大唐 [No System, no golden finger] [An ordinary protagonist, without so many lucky encounters and opportunities] Li Weiyang returns to a thousand years in the past as the eldest legitimate son of the princess royal. He thinks he can live a life where clothes and meals are brought to him, neglect his studies, and become the ne'er-do-well he's always dreamed of being. But he doesn't know that everything comes at a price. And so the story begins when he returns to Chang'an once more... What choices will 242Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 159 The World in Chaos: Biographies of Heroes from the Late Luan Dynasty 乱世天下：栾末英雄列传 [Traditional style + ensemble cast + alternate history + war + power struggle] His benefactor, the great general, died for his country by taking his own life. Little Wuzi witnessed it but was powerless to change the outcome. Even after death, his lingering soul could not bear to fade away. By a stroke of fate, he traveled back a hundred years. The long sweep of history unfolded before his eyes like a scroll: The great clans were arrogant and domineering. How could their power be confined to one 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 160 Wuxia Crossover: Heroines, Please Spare Me. Kissing Me Won't Make Me Stronger 综武：女侠求放过，吻我真不会变强 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 768Reads—Score—14d adds
- 161 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 32Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 162 The Emperor Has Just Stripped the Princes of Their Fiefs, and I’ve Raised an Army in Rebellion! 皇帝刚削藩，我就起兵造反！ An alternate history with no System or cheat powers, focused on strategy and warfare. A ruler vies for the realm, the nobles for territory, the scholar-officials for power, the people of the world for status, and the common folk for food and clothing. If you are not in their position, you cannot understand what they are fighting for. Become a feudal lord, and think you can live the carefree life of a prince? That is merely what you imagine you would do as a lord, because you are not in that posi 719Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 163 An Emperor Reborn in the Empress Dowager: Sweeping the Seven Kingdoms and Restoring Imperial Might 帝王魂穿太后，横扫七国振天威 [Political intrigue + ensemble cast + lifespan trades + no foreknowledge + no cheat] A light touch, high-IQ clashes. If you love The Qin Empire or Three Kingdoms, this is an absolute must-read. In my previous life, I was the ruler of a fallen kingdom. In this life, I am the disgraced crown prince of an enemy state. Faced with the iron hooves of the Seven Kingdoms' allied forces and the scheming of the entire court, I can only gamble with my life: “Li Mu returns, at the cost of three years of m 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 164 The Famous Young Lady of the Southern Dynasty Is Actually Me in Disguise! 传闻中的南朝女公子，我反串的！ The Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties: a time both absurd and beautiful. Men were steamed, women were fried. The old and young were made into barbecue. Xiao Ming, a film star, never imagined he would one day transmigrate to the Liu Song period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. It was an era of cannibalism. From the start, he nearly became a dish made from a famine victim. To stay alive, he had to disguise himself as a woman, beginning with his impersonation of Wang Huiyin, a no 82Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 165 A Kingdom Without a Plan 江山无策 With a deadly weapon in hand, the urge to kill follows. Wield power over the world, and scheme to reshape the realm! 47Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 166 The Sword Immortal’s Poetry Lies in Wine 剑仙诗在酒 Li Qingxi stretched and yawned. “Dad, I want to see the martial world, to see all the romance and beauty of life, climb Kunlun Mountain, see the Qiantang River tides, see...” “We’re broke. You’re not going anywhere,” his father said, sounding a little angry. Li Qingxi first offered incense to his mother, then knelt and kowtowed. “Mother, today your son is setting out to roam the martial world on horseback. Please watch over me along the way. I’ll only be gone for a year or so.” A sudden breeze b 830Reads—Score10014d adds
- 167 A Commoner Holds the Imperial Seal, So Let Me Be Rude 草民执玺，庶我无礼 [Alternate history + political intrigue + factional strife + succession struggle + war] No System, no invincibility, no treasures, no special bloodline, no golden finger… nothing at all! From the start, all He Yan can say is “Ah!” He’s the unlucky soul who transmigrates into a book as a lowly slave on the frontier. Mired in the dirt, he’s caught in a time of chaos, with a life as cheap as an ant’s. When even a bowl of porridge and a meal of rice are no longer guaranteed, should he accept his fat 170Reads—Score—14d adds
- 168 The Phoenix's Lament 凤泣凰 [Alternate history + xianxia fantasy + political intrigue + historical romance + heroes vying for power + country and people] A mutual journey of devotion and salvation between a general's orphaned daughter and an illegitimate son Set against a chaotic age, the male and female leads grow together. She was born into a general's family, but her father was killed on the border between two countries by a spy sent by the enemy kingdom to infiltrate their ranks. The spy fled into the depths of the for 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 169 Farming Amid the Chaos of the Northern and Southern Dynasties 南北乱世我种田 Transmigration, power struggles, war, farming The chaotic Northern and Southern Dynasties era is impossible to survive in! Then let's fight! A mysterious, stunningly beautiful shaman? I'll make her my wife. The Baiyue tribes in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains? They're one of us, so don't panic! A refugee-army general with a mysterious background? A good brother, let's make our way together! The lofty aristocratic clans? I can't kill you all… The Two Jin dynasties and the Northern and Southern D 1.9kReads8.9Score20214d adds
- 170 The Rebel Son and the Lonely Minister 孽子孤臣 After transmigrating and being reborn in an ancient marquis’s household, he was poisoned as a child. His father abandoned him, his grandmother watched coldly, and the culprit went free. Jiang Jingchen: “If Heaven hates me, I can forgive it. But anyone who harms me deserves to die... Every last one of you can forget about getting a happy ending.” His half-brother stole his position as heir? He’ll destroy his ability to have children and turn him into a cripple. His stepmother has overreached? He’ 8.3kReads8.3Score70414d adds
- 171 Striving in the Great Ming 奋斗在大明 A man can be a teacher for generations, and a single word can serve as a rule for all under heaven. Two thousand years ago, Confucius was born, illuminating the ages! Two thousand years later, Zhouzi was born, a master for generations! The story of an “observer of the heavens” with a scientific mindset from the future, striving to make his mark during the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty! 53Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 172 Heavenly Worlds' Great Villain: From the Start, a Beggar Kills a Prince! 诸天大反派：开局乞丐杀皇子！ [Villains Across the Heavens + Plot-Driven + Ruthless + Cunning + Sound Logic + No Goody-Goods] Zhao Fan is unexpectedly drawn into another world, the Great Song, to seize its world fortune, suppress its chosen protagonist, and rule over all realms! From the start, a beggar kills a prince and takes his place! He forms the Wind and Rain Tower assassination organization and slaughters the martial world! He sends beauties to marry powerful clans and brings the nobles under his control! He dominates 628Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 173 Transmigrated as the Third Prince, I’m Spoiled and Courted by the God of War General 穿成三皇子，被战神将军又宠又撩 Synopsis: Two male leads + devoted to each other, both powerful + prince and general + flirtatious, indulgent feel-good romance + transmigration + ancient romance + man disguises himself as a woman His eyes hazy with drink, he murmured, “Brother Xiao Ze, I like you. What should I do...?” He replied with boundless tenderness, “I feel the same...” The Third Prince, usually thick-skinned and fond of flirting, would blush and get flustered at the drop of a hat. The usually reserved, cold-faced Gener 7Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 174 A Thousand Beauties Across Ten Kingdoms 十国千娇 In the late Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, Zhao Kuangyin is still only a mid-ranking officer. Yet a captain of the Imperial Guard already knows the story of his Chenqiao Mutiny and how he took power from his generals over a cup of wine. There’s still a chance for everyone, and besides, the captain doesn’t approve of how the Zhao family will do things in the future... 261Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 175 From Border Guard to Great Xia's First King 从边军到大夏第一王 Modern veteran Lu Chen transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking border soldier in the Great Xia Empire. Using modern tactics, he improves weapons, sweeps away the barbarians, puts down rebellions, builds a navy, wipes out the Japanese, and conquers lands overseas. Rising from the lowest ranks to become a prince who rules a frontier, he uses his iron will to bring peace to the Great Xia Empire. 41Reads—Score10014d adds
- 176 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 1.2kReads7.2Score10114d adds
- 177 Riding Across the World 策骑天下 He is tender and gentle with the women he loves, but ruthless and decisive toward his enemies. As the Xi Yan Dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse, he saves the people from a living hell. When petty factions covet the Central Plains, he leads hot-blooded warriors to defend their homeland. He blazes a new trail, drawing merchants from every corner of the world to the Chinese heartland in a race to do business. The finest minds of every people gather in Zhongdu, truly making it the center of th 501Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 178 The Book of Cangbi (3-Book Series) 苍壁书（共3册） The northern counterpart to Nirvana in Fire, Langya Bang, is The Azure Wall Chronicles, Cangbi Shu. This is the pinnacle court-intrigue novel by Qing Lin Zhichu, a bestselling author on Jinjiang, and an essential work of alternate-history fiction! Nine years ago, the Eastern and Northern Dynasties went to war. Their greatest generals fell at the same time, and the Xi and Dugu clans were wiped out in the aftermath. Nine years later, Emperor Xiao Zhen of the Eastern Dynasty suddenly falls into a c 330Reads9.2Score10014d adds
- 179 I Was Barely Born When the Empress Dowager Used Me to Fight for the Throne! 刚出生，母后就拿我争皇位！ Alternate history, no System, strategy and warfare He was once a prince, but fate left him stranded beyond the frontier. Now the land is shattered and warlords vie for supremacy. How could he, a prince by birth, stay out of it? 1.4kReads7.1Score10414d adds
- 180 Your Majesty, Why Are You Rebelling? 陛下你，何故要反 #Court Intrigue, Contending for Supremacy, Alternate History, Strategy, Reform, Outnumbered Victories, Emperor Shen Mu, a programmer from Blue Star, is reborn as the heir to the Prince of Zhennan in the Great Qi Dynasty. All he wants is to be a good-for-nothing who coasts through life, minding his own little patch of the northern frontier. But the young emperor, Zhao Yuanche, declares: "The Prince of Zhennan is now presumed dead, while his heir occupies his position without doing his duty and kn 549Reads8.5Score10714d adds
- 181 The Shen Clan 沈阀 Shen Yan awakens in the body of a young man, facing a disastrous start: no System, no mindless power fantasy, and no invincibility. There are political schemes to navigate. In the early stages, he uses modern knowledge, arranges a marriage alliance, and avenges his mother. In the middle stages, he enters the imperial court, builds up his power, and advances technology. Later, he unlocks the sulfur-based gunpowder technology tree and fights for dominion over the seas. His mighty ships and cannons 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 182 I Transmigrate as the Ming Crown Prince and Build an Industrial Empire for China 穿越大明太子，打造华夏工业帝国 [Ming military industry + Industrial Revolution + transmigration with no System + scientific genius] Mighty Qin, powerful Han, prosperous Tang, wealthy Song, and strong Ming. A modern engineering PhD transmigrates, and from the start he's dealt a winning hand: he becomes the Ming Crown Prince. As a descendant of the Ming Dynasty's founding emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, he relies on three books, The Friend of Military-Civilian Talent, The Militia Military Training Manual, and The Barefoot Doctor's Manu 231Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 183 You Asked to Break Off Our Engagement. Now That I'm Emperor, You're Begging to Get Back Together 退婚你提的，我当皇帝你又求复合 Xiao Ning transmigrates as an idle prince and hopes to live a leisurely life. But the old emperor, who has no heir, unexpectedly dies, and Xiao Ning suddenly receives an edict naming him the next emperor! Everyone knows him as a debauched, shameless, good-for-nothing playboy. But when Xiao Ning enters court, the whole realm is suddenly awakened to the truth! This young prince isn’t as simple as he seems! He is the sword-bearer of Luojian Mountain Manor, one of the realm’s three great sword manor 5.2kReads7.7Score45714d adds
- 184 After the Snowy Night Coup, I Became the Leader of Humanity 雪夜逼宫后，我成了人族共主 The loyal die first, the brave follow, and the wise and sincere all become bones in an age of chaos. Once every idealist has fallen, all that remains is the ultimate contest between hypocrites and true villains. In the fourteenth year of Yonglu, in Longyou of the Great Jing. A clear-eyed soul from the modern era awakens in the body of a dying youth as a bowl of blood sacrifice is raised to his lips. He finds himself in a world of despair: the loyal die betrayed, the idealists sink beneath the ri 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 185 I Transmigrated to the Great Ming: Commanding Troops from a Humble Background, I Shape the Realm with Schemes 穿越大明：寒门掌兵，权谋定江山 A modern history and military enthusiast unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a poor family’s son, whose father is a disgraced official in the final years of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty. His family has fallen into ruin, he is bullied, powerful local clans surround him, bandits lay siege to the city, and the officials abandon it and flee. The people within are on the brink of disaster. In this desperate moment, he is called upon to take command of the troops. Though the son of a co 140Reads—Score—14d adds
- 186 The Carefree Prince 逍遥皇子 [A wholly fictional historical setting] Courtly power struggles, open and covert attacks, and deadly traps at every turn. The jianghu is rife with grudges, where flashing blades strike to kill. A powerful minister served as chief censor for twenty years, daring to reject a hundred imperial edicts, only to spend his life paving the way for someone else. A crown prince of the previous dynasty gouged out his own eyes and traded the treasure meant to restore his kingdom for a beauty, willing to betr 4.4kReads8.4Score21214d adds
- 187 The Border City Crossbowman 边城游弩手 (Note: A traditional alternate-history novel, with no System and no wish-fulfillment.) A war to conquer a nation, fought by nobodies rising to prominence. A struggle for power full of ingenious schemes. The empire falls apart, and the chaos of war rises once more. A corrupt and twisted Confucian regime, powerful clans seizing land, warlords entrenched in their own territories, and barbarians watching hungrily from the sidelines. Clashing ideologies, rigid class divisions, a turbulent political l 645Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 188 Storms Over the Great Jin 风雨大晋 A new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read my stories. I hope you enjoy them. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 292Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 189 The Eunuch Who Transmigrated into a Book Is Far Too Good at Reading the Room! 穿书太监太会审时度势了！ Su Rui has transmigrated into a book... And not just any book, but a political intrigue novel where the power levels keep climbing. The catch is, the novel already has a protagonist of its own. So... How can you get by without a System? Luckily, Su Rui is a eunuch, and nimble enough to adapt. The books hold golden mansions, The books hold beauties, The books hold the answers. 74Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 190 This Scholar Knows Martial Arts 这个书生会武功 In this twisted world, aristocratic clans study while ordinary people practice martial arts. The soul of a great soldier transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar determined to change his family's fortunes through education. And so, the most fearsome scholar in all of Great Zhao appears... 239Reads8.2Score5214d adds
- 191 Reborn in the Crown Prince's Body: From the Start, I Marry Seven Concubines in His Place 魂穿太子，开局代娶七房妻妾 Crown Prince Gu Xiao has been showered with affection since childhood. He is lazy, useless, and irreverent. The emperor and empress are deeply troubled by him, but figure he will settle down once he marries and takes on adult responsibilities. So, when Gu Xiao comes of age, they promptly arrange seven wives and concubines for him. On his wedding day, as he gazes at the seven stunning women, Gu Xiao falls into deep thought... 2.9kReads8.2Score24014d adds
- 192 The Tale of Scholar Ji 书生纪 [History + alternate world + fantasy + wuxia + court politics + the martial world + poetry + clever characters] [No transmigration] [No System] [No harem] What is the martial world? Some say it is the life of wine and women, wild and unrestrained, enjoyed by spoiled young masters; Some say it is gallant heroes roaming the land with swords, savoring every triumph and settling every score; Some say it is rival sects and a contest for supremacy among the martial world’s leaders; Some say it is acto 23Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 193 He Stole the Princess Consort and Teased the Empress, and You Call Him a Coward? 抢了王妃戏皇后，你说他胆子小？ When Lin Xi woke up, he found two pieces of news waiting for him. One good, one bad. The good news was that he had become the heir to the Prince of Beiliang's household. His father commanded an army of three hundred thousand and was arguably the greatest dad in the world. The bad news was that the moment he stepped outside, he discovered that the old schemer had sent him to the imperial capital to serve as a hostage. Lin Xi: “Wait a minute! Three hundred thousand troops? How dare you call me a h 3.3kReads8.4Score25514d adds
- 194 The Fierce Soldier of the Prison Camp 牢军营悍卒 The animated short drama is now available. Search for "Walking the Frontier Through Wind and Snow" on Fanqie, and feel free to check it out. [Passionate War God] [Political Intrigue and Ambition] [Warmhearted Hero] [Rise from the Grassroots] [Multiple Heroines] Jiang Fan, a special forces king from the Dragon Kingdom, transmigrates into a condemned prisoner stationed at the frontier of the Great Jiang Dynasty. He forges a new identity, seizes power, and trains troops, surviving between several c 11.3kReads8.8Score1k14d adds
- 195 Back to Ancient Times as a Prince 回到古代当皇子 Su Run transmigrates into the body of the Great Xia dynasty’s Sixth Prince, wanting nothing more than to become an unambitious, carefree prince. But even his casual schemes shatter people’s understanding and strike at the root of the problem. A poem he tosses off becomes an immortal masterpiece, unmatched by anyone before or since. In an instant, he soars into the clouds, shaking heaven and earth. 1kReads8.0Score10214d adds
- 196 Holy Emperor! The Young Marquis Is Causing Trouble Again! 圣皇！小侯爷又闯祸啦！ My name is Li Shaobai. I transmigrated, and my current status is so noble it takes your breath away. But my predecessor had one flaw: he was an imbecile, and was born with a useless body that made cultivation impossible. Apparently, there are also plenty of people outside who want me dead? 779Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 197 The Strategist of the Three Kingdoms 三国军师 As a young man, Guo Jia worries about the fate of the nation and its people. After enduring rampant plagues and the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he realizes that the Han Empire is beset by troubles both within and without! New project: Three Kingdoms Chronicle IX: Dragon’s Rise in Xinye Just when all seems hopeless, he plans to retire to the mountains and leave the world behind. But then comes the terrible news of his mentor’s death, along with a final message that calls for a genius to be born! Fro 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 198 The Imperial Exams: A Poor Scholar's Journey 科举，寒门读书郎 [Imperial examinations + lighthearted + everyday life + one heroine] Li Chengping transmigrated to Daqian, a strange dynasty. He had planned to live off his family in a scenic spot by the mountains and water, but the backbreaking labor service of ancient times terrified him. If he didn't want to work, he'd have to find another way to live. This is the story of a farmer's son who studies for the imperial examinations. Zhang Erniang: “If you could put in the effort to memorize your books while eat 6Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 199 Riding Across the Great Tang 跃马大唐 In the fourth year of the Tianbao era, the Tang Dynasty is at the height of its golden age. An Lushan is rising to power, and Yang Guozhong is about to dominate the court. Beneath the songs and dances, blades are being sharpened; behind the peace and prosperity, bloodshed is brewing. A humble neighborhood guard rises from the bustling streets. He is a luminary of the literary world and a conqueror destined to rule. For whom will the peerless beauty dance in her rainbow skirt and feathered robe? 42Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 200 The Angry Sea Sweeps Over the Qing Dynasty, 1852 怒海覆清1852 In 1852, the second year of the Xianfeng Emperor’s reign in the Great Qing, nothing much seemed to set the year apart. After all: The invincible warships of the European powers patrolled the oceans, while white armies armed to the teeth with rifles and cannons trampled across the globe. America’s Black Ships were sailing toward Edo, soon to force open the tightly shut gates of the Japanese shogunate. Meanwhile, the emperor and imperial clansmen of the Great Qing remained lost in their dream of a 81Reads8.9Score—14d adds
