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- 51 The Son of Heaven in the Warring States 战国天子 After a car accident, I plunged into a lake and transmigrated to the Warring States period, taking over the body of the son of the Lord of Western Zhou. With Qin poised to destroy Zhou, how can I turn the tide and save myself and my state from extinction? Amid the chaos of war, how will I navigate the treacherous rivalries between the feudal lords and secure a place to survive? Then watch as an iron-blooded army unifies China and sends the world its fiercest warning: Whoever dares invade China, 145Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 52 A Talk About the Qing Dynasty 谈谈清朝 Nurhaci spent his whole life taking what he wanted. Hong Taiji took what he wanted while trying to whitewash his image. Shunzhi spent his whole life trying to whitewash his, and resorted to killing whenever he lost his temper. This is a true game of clearing levels. Nurhaci cleared the first. When Hong Taiji took the stage, the game leveled up, and he cleared the second. Shunzhi took up the baton and entered the final stage. But it was not until Kangxi that the game was truly beaten. Four genera —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 The End of the Qin: I Vie with Chu and Han for the Empire 秦末：我和楚汉争天下 After transmigrating to the final years of the Qin dynasty, he was reduced to playing second fiddle to Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. He struggled, waiting for his chance to take the stage and surpass them! With Yu Ji by his side, he would never be lonely in this life. What could Xiang Yu do about it? He would contend with Liu Bang and Xiang Yu for the realm, recruit Han Xin and Chen Ping, and let Zhang Liang stay away. Otherwise, Liu Bang might get crushed by Xiang Yu too soon. Reform the laws, stre 395Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 54 N Endings for Historical Figures 历史人物的N个结局 This is another masterful work by Qu Changchun, author of the bestselling Tang History Is Not What It Seems. This is an outstanding work of popular history told from an ordinary person's perspective. Many historical figures appear in the sky of history in all their brilliance and controversy. But once the light of history has streaked across the heavens, what became of them in the end? As later generations, we know of their brilliance, but rarely know how their lives ended. This book tells the s 457Reads9.3Score10214d adds
- 55 The Great Qing Dynasty (Complete Set of Five Volumes) 大清王朝（全五册） Beginning with Nurhaci's death at Aijibao and ending with the failure of the Taiping Rebellion, this sweeping historical novel chronicles the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty. It offers a panoramic view of the vast economic, political, social, and cultural changes from the late Ming to the late Qing, composing an epic of the dynasty's journey from unification to its golden age and eventual decline. It brings to life nearly three centuries of dramatic events and vividly portrays almost a hundred 1.5kReads9.6Score27214d adds
- 56 The Later Three Kingdoms: A Bloody Battle to Unite the Great Sui 后三国：铁血争霸一统大隋 Palace intrigue in an ancient setting + twists and tactical mind games + bloody court politics. No System. The Later Three Kingdoms after the Northern and Southern Dynasties: Wei, Liang, and Chen vie for supremacy, Yuwen prevails, Yang Jian seizes the fruits of victory, and the Great Sui unifies the realm, ushering in the golden age of the Tang! Two hundred years after the late Han Three Kingdoms, an even bloodier, more treacherous, and more brutal age of the Later Three Kingdoms begins! The Nor 16Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 57 The Jian'an Chronicles 建安录 A complete retelling of Cao Cao’s life in novel form [That was the original plan, but in the end the story only reached Cao Cao’s retirement in Qiao County in the fourth year of Zhongping] An original novel about the late Han dynasty, based on historical fact Focused on political intrigue and personal growth amid the chaos Following the rise and transformation of a generation’s great warlord With the courtly rivalries and tangled bonds between ruler and subject in the late Eastern Han as a secon 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 The Romance of the Western Han 西汉演义 Zhen Wei’s version of The Romance of the Western Han is a sweeping epic of the Chu-Han conflict, taking you back to the war-torn chaos at the end of the Qin dynasty. From the power struggles in Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s later years and Zhao Gao’s corruption of the court, to the rise of Xiang Yu and Liu Bang as rival heroes battling for supremacy, and onward to the fateful Feast at Hongmen and the tragic songs of Gaixia, this book vividly paints a grand tableau woven with political intrigue, ambiti 12Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 59 Awakening from the Battle of Changping 从长平之战醒来 Lin Mo, a modern surgeon, falls into the sea of corpses at the Battle of Changping and becomes an immortal wandering through the cracks of history. He once built a refuge amid the flames of the Warring States period, debated medicine with Bian Que, and watched the First Emperor pursue his ambitions. During the Chu-Han conflict, he also took on the identity of Huang Shigong, hoping to steer the course of history. Across two thousand years, he witnesses the rise and fall of civilizations time and —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 A Loyal Minister of the Spring and Autumn Period: The Biography of Shi Que 春秋纯臣：石碏传 The protagonist of the idiom “sacrifice one’s kin for the greater good” transmigrates through time, regrets his actions too late, remains foolishly loyal to the King of Wei, and wrongly kills Shi Hou... From the time of King Wen onward, the Shi clan’s loyal souls never ceased to shine. When Confucius compiled the Spring and Autumn Annals, he specifically recorded “Shi Que Punishes the Rebel” to honor his righteousness. Sima Qian praised him: “The Shi clan’s loyalty stands as stern and vivid as i 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 I Transmigrated as Zhao Kuo and Was Surrounded at Changping for 46 Days 穿越赵括，人在长平被围46天 Reborn in Zhao Kuo’s body, trapped at Changping, he nearly starved to death from the start. At the point of despair, he noticed a MOBA minimap had appeared in the corner of his eye. Everyone knows that in an age of cold weapons, when both sides are evenly matched, whoever controls the information is invincible. So you’re Bai Qi, the God of War, are you? You’ve never lost in more than seventy battles, have you? Well, now the tables have turned. 5kReads7.2Score34714d adds
- 62 The Eighth Hero of the Warring States: From Tyrannical Song to Mighty Song 战国第八雄：从桀宋到劲宋 One morning, office drone Dai Sheng wakes up as the Warring States’ number-one scapegoat: King Kang of Song, Dai Yan. In the history books, he is the tyrant of “Brutal Song,” who shot at the heavens, whipped the earth, and waged war without end, only to be dogpiled by Qi, Chu, and Wei, leaving his kingdom destroyed and himself dead. At this moment, however, he has just staged a coup and become the new ruler of Song. His kingdom still has forty-three years before it falls. Dai Sheng rolls up his 3.7kReads7.3Score24714d adds
- 63 The Most Chaotic Era in History 历史第一混乱 The day the sky screen lit up, the bronze lamps in Xianyang Palace flickered, the flames of Red Cliffs still burned in midair, and the dragon throne in the Forbidden City had only just caught a trace of morning dew. Names from five thousand years of history were suddenly seized by the same beam of light. No one knew who had raised the screen of light high in the heavens. They only saw Ying Zheng, clutching a bronze sword, standing outside a “cold weapons battle royale” wilderness; Xiang Yu's twi 63Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 I Witnessed History in a Video Game 我在游戏中见证了历史 Anyone who nitpicks historical accuracy, stay away! In the future, virtual reality technology is widely used in every aspect of life. A gaming company develops an educational game about history. Players are randomly assigned identities when they enter the game, experiencing events from the first-person perspective of historical figures. The game supports multiple players at once. During testing of its multiplayer mode, a bug occurs and the testers are unable to exit the game. Their only option i 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 The Final Days of Spring and Autumn: Chen Conquers All 春秋末路之陈霸天下 This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental. 538 BCE, the State of Chen. The Chu army is at the border, and the ruler of Chen is preparing to surrender. Chen Wenjie declares before the court: “Your problem isn’t that you can’t defeat Chu. It’s that your relations of production are holding back the development of your productive forces.” The entire court thinks he’s lost his mind. Three days later, he presents the Outline for Three Years of Reform in 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 The Legend of Han Xin, Master of Arms 驭兵匠韩信传奇 Want to experience a different side of Han Xin, the peerless master of war? The Legend of Han Xin, the Artificer of Armies delivers! Based on Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Marquis of Huaiyin, this novel delves into the truth of human nature to present a Han Xin unlike any you’ve seen before. Here, Han Xin is no longer the man who simply endures. When handling everyday affairs, he seems shrouded in fog, so slow to react that it is exasperating, three beats behind even the s 2Reads—Score214d adds
- 67 A Homeless Man? Do You Even Know How to Be One? 流浪汉？你当的明白吗 A homeless drifter? Do you even know how to be one? 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 Notes from the Western Expedition 西征随笔 Notes from the Western Expedition is a collection of essays written by the Qing dynasty literatus Wang Jingqi during his journey west in 1724, the second year of the Yongzheng reign. The book comprises around 35,000 characters. Following the author's route from Hebei to Xi'an in Shaanxi, it weaves together his observations along the way, encounters with people, depictions of society, and accounts of historical events. Its scope is broad and its style meticulous, combining documentary value with 14Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 69 A Great Spring and Autumn Dream: Daydreaming 春秋大梦之白日做梦 [No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible protagonist, no System, no brainless plot, no feel-good power fantasy. Enter at your own risk.] One noon, I had a dream that I flew from the ancient Kingdom of Dian to the Spring and Autumn Period, to the land where the Hundred Schools of Thought contended. Listening to all those people arguing back and forth, I could only think that things are nice nowadays. It's so peaceful now. Call me Sunzi. I was originally a disciple of Guiguzi. Well, what can —Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 70 From Slave to Emperor: The Biography of Shi Le 从奴隶到皇帝：石勒传 Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to become emperor. Born into the lowest ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to power with a band of “Eighteen Horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and established the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced numerous reforms: he founded the Imperial Academy, reduced corvee labor and taxes, appointed Han Chinese official Zhang Bin to high office, and established a “three-e 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 The Northern Qi Dynasty of Beastly Emperors 一群禽兽皇帝的王朝北齐 1.1kReads6.3Score10114d adds
- 72 Everything You Need to Know About Chinese History 中国历史全知道 This book explores history from the perspective of ordinary people, drawing on the finest unofficial histories from ancient and modern times. It candidly portrays the personalities, thoughts, anecdotes, and amusing stories of emperors and their ministers, delving into the infighting and deceit among the ruling class. It lays bare the ugly secrets and dirty tactics of politics and war, while vividly recreating the rules of life in imperial courts across the ages and the many faces of society. Foc 52Reads9.4Score1114d adds
- 73 Bohai Xiaoli’s Feudal History: The Chu-Han Rivalry 渤海小吏的封建脉络百战系列：楚汉双雄 After conquering the six kingdoms, what age-old challenge confronted Ying Zheng? Why couldn’t the old system deal with new desires? Why didn’t Xiang Yu kill Liu Bang at the Feast at Hongmen? What was the real secret behind Liu Bang’s rise as a military power? Why has Han Xin’s “Crossing the River with No Way Back” been the only successful example of its kind in thousands of years? The contest between Chu and Han is one of the brightest jewels in Chinese history. From Chen Sheng’s uprising in 1.2kReads9.5Score30814d adds
- 74 Crown Prince Zhaoming 昭明太子 A historical biographical novel centered on Crown Prince Xiao Tong of the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Blending court intrigue, the smoke of war, the bond between father and son, and literary ideals, it breathes vivid life into the framework of historical fact and captures both the warmth and the tragedy of a crown prince who seemed perfect in every way. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 A Century of Hegemony 霸业百年 Following the struggles for supremacy among the feudal lords of the Spring and Autumn period, this book paints a sweeping portrait of three hundred years of history in rich prose and heartfelt narration. Slaughter and conquest, intrigue and love, glory and dreams, righteousness and evil collide and intermingle, rising and falling in a tumultuous tide... Those beautiful things, those hidden things, those hard things, those things that bring tears to your eyes the moment you touch them. A thousand —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 I Am a Tyrant in the Spring and Autumn Period 我在春秋当暴君 Xu Ling transmigrates to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period and becomes the ruler of a small state. While the other states are still using bronze, Xu Ling smelts iron. While scholars and officials still need five carts to carry their bamboo slips when they travel, Xu Ling develops the first sheet of paper of the Spring and Autumn era. While the Son of Heaven of Zhou eats ant paste every day, Xu Ling has already started eating spicy hot pot. And so, Xu Ling establishes a powerful Spr 819Reads7.6Score10114d adds
- 77 The Search for a Wife: From the Start, I Am Reborn as Wu Dalang 寻妻记开局重生武大郎 [Northern Song] [History] [Alternate Universe] [Novel-Like] [Ranked No. 1] I'm doomed! I've become Wu Dalang. Jinlian is so adorable... I absolutely can't let her get together with Ximen the Great Gentleman. What do I do? Strike first, of course: assassinate Ximen Qing! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 Lord of a Small State in the Spring and Autumn Period 春秋小国之君 (Historical) (Spring and Autumn and Warring States) (Agriculture) (Strategic Maneuvering) (Great Power Politics) (Overthrow Jin) Tiny Mo, barely a hundred li across, is the most insignificant pawn on the Spring and Autumn chessboard. No one knows that this discarded pawn hides the flames of revenge belonging to the descendants of King Xie of Zhou! After transmigrating into Zifu, a prince of Mo, I set traps at three, teach farming at four, and present strategic schemes at five! The Yan people exp 1.5kReads7.6Score11314d adds
- 79 Warring States: I Helped Great Qin Unify the World 战国：我帮大秦一统天下 No System, and a very slow burn. A very, very slow burn. The pacing is slow, so please be patient as you read. The early chapters are a little rough, but I’ll polish them carefully as the story progresses. I’ve gone on hiatus before, and I’m grateful to the readers who waited for years. I’ll work even harder. Thank you so much!!!! 142Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 80 Videos Connect the Dynasties: Ranking the Ten Greatest Martial Emperors from the Start 视频通万朝，开局盘点十大武帝 Chen Ming transmigrates to a parallel world and acquires a software program called “Eternal Spring and Autumn,” which combines video editing and playback. The software claims it can publish videos to every era and alternate world in Chinese history, and reward him handsomely in return. Chen Ming decides to give it a try. He edits a video titled “The Ten Most Martial Emperors in Chinese History” and uploads it. He was resolute and just, so he was called Wu; he was mighty and overcame his enem 32Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 81 Northern Qi: My Mother Turns Out to Be a Transmigrator 北齐：我的妈妈竟然是穿越者 Gao Ze always thought that, barring any surprises, he would live out a perfect life as an idle noble. But a series of recent events made him realize that his mother was not simply losing her mind. She might really be able to foresee the future. According to his mother, several of his brothers would soon usurp the Great Wei throne and establish a brand-new Great Qi dynasty. She called it the Beastly Dynasty. To give them a chance of surviving in this chaotic age, his mother told Gao Ze every deta 1.1kReads6.7Score11914d adds
- 82 Transmigrating to the Warring States: Why Hasn't My Song Fallen Yet? 穿越战国，寡人的宋怎么还不亡？ After a car accident left Dai Ling in a vegetative state, he unexpectedly began another life… one destined to go down in history as a shameful chapter. He transmigrated to the turbulent Warring States period. The seven kingdoms were vying for supremacy. Sandwiched between Chu, Wei, and Qi, the state of Song was nearing its end. King Kang of Song had plunged the country into endless warfare, abandoned all propriety, and indulged in wine and women, leaving the people destitute. King Kang of Song w 392Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 83 The Mountains Are High and the Clouds Deep, I Walk My Own Path 山高云深我自行 Shooting athlete Li Yi transmigrates into a fictional Warring States era, where he meets famous generals from different periods, tests his martial skills, pits his wits against theirs, and brings ingenious inventions into the great battles. Come explore my imagined Warring States world! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 A Historical Novel of Quantum Mechanics 量子力学历史小说 A Historical Novel About Quantum Mechanics —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 Learn Physics Through Novels: From Kepler's Laws to Universal Gravitation 看小说学物理：从开普勒定律到万有引力 Learn Physics Through Novels: From Kepler's Laws to Universal Gravitation —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 Learn Philosophy Through Novels: The Echoing Gong 看小说学哲理：铜锣声声 Learn Life's Lessons Through Novels: The Clanging of Copper Gongs —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 Learn Math Through Novels: The Discovery of Imaginary Numbers 看小说学数学：虚数的发现 Learn Math Through Novels: The Discovery of Imaginary Numbers —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Boost Your IQ Through Novels: When the City Gates Burn, the Fish in the Moat Suffer 看小说提高智商：城门失火，殃及池鱼 Boost Your IQ Through Novels: When the City Gate Catches Fire, the Fish in the Moat Suffer —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 Human Cognition and the Endless Quest to Explore the Universe 人类认知与宇宙探索的无尽征程 The Endless Journey of Human Understanding and Cosmic Exploration —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 A Century of Rise and Fall: The History of the Late Qing Dynasty 百年兴亡清末史 The Rise and Fall of Society in the Late Qing A Century of Rise and Fall: The Late Qing Dynasty is a profound historical account of how the Qing dynasty went from prosperity to decline. From the glory of the Kangxi and Qianlong era to the humiliation of the Opium Wars, then the upheaval of the Taiping Rebellion and the disastrous defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War, this book offers a panoramic view of the Qing dynasty's journey from its peak to its demise. With meticulous attention to detail, 40Reads9.2Score2414d adds
- 91 Veritable Records of Qing Taizu, Emperor Wu 清太祖武皇帝实录 The Veritable Records of Emperor Wu, Taizu of Qing is the authoritative official biography of Nurhaci, founder of the Later Jin dynasty. Written in chronological form, it recounts the sweeping story of the Manchus’ rise from tribal rivalries to the foundation of an empire. The book not only reveals the mythic origin of the “Three Fairy Maidens Who Ate the Divine Fruit and Bore the Ancestor,” but also vividly depicts Nurhaci’s legendary deeds: raising an army with thirteen suits of ancestral armo 3Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 92 Memoirs of Life in the Qing Palace 清宫生活回忆录 [The first full-length firsthand account of life in the imperial court of China, and one of the memoirs of Yude Ling, Cixi’s lady-in-waiting] The first work to chronicle life in the late Qing imperial palace, it was first published in 1911 and has since been reprinted many times. The author recounts firsthand what she saw while serving Cixi, revealing many secrets of court life that ordinary people could never have known. 1.3kReads9.2Score23314d adds
- 93 The Real Story of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom 这才是太平天国 With humor, extensive knowledge, and original insights, this book presents the most detailed, informative, compelling, perceptive, distinctive, and realistic account of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. It follows official historical records strictly, prioritizing accuracy and rigor. Logical analysis and comparisons across multiple sources are used to distinguish fact from fiction, with no fabrication or made-up claims to mislead readers. 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 For the History of Empress Dowager Cixi, This Book Is All You Need 慈禧历史读这本就够了 [History + Secrets of Empress Dowager Cixi + Qing Dynasty + Imperial Harem + Political Intrigue] One book to understand Empress Dowager Cixi and the Qing Empire 1.8kReads9.4Score10814d adds
- 95 Human Conflict and War 人类冲突与战争 Throughout history, human societies around the world have experienced countless conflicts, wars, and upheavals. These armed conflicts have affected not only individuals, but also profoundly shaped the development of human society. This accessible history book condemns war, upheaval, and killing, and calls on people to cherish peace, love life, value human lives, treat one another with kindness, and stay away from war and bloodshed. The book is divided into six volumes. Volume One, Introduction, 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 Everything You Need to Know About Chinese History 中国历史常识全知道 China is a nation with a long history. Five thousand years of trials and tribulations forged the brilliant history of Chinese civilization, a vast treasure left to us by our ancestors. It holds not only boundless experience and wisdom, but can also light the way ahead into the unknown. Many Chinese and foreign luminaries have spoken of the importance of studying history. Bacon said, “Reading history makes one wise,” while the following words from Mr. Cai Yuanpei are even more incisive: “By study 46Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 97 I Serve as a Court Historian for Empress Wu Zetian 2 我为女帝武则天做史官2 A screenplay adaptation is in the works. Stay tuned! The Tang dynasty was the pinnacle of women's status in feudal society, and not only because of the one and only empress in history, Wu Zetian. Though she shone like the brightest light in the sky of women of her time, she was not the only star. The heavens then were filled with brilliant women. Even the empress's radiance could not completely eclipse their flourishing. There was the haughty Princess Gaoyang, the elegant Princess Wencheng, and 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 Qin Li: Expanding the Realm Across Four Generations 秦立：四世开疆 Early Qin Epic: Part Two [Great Qin, Qin Zhong, Duke Zhuang of Qin, Duke Xiang of Qin, Duke Wen of Qin] In the late Western Zhou, the royal house was in decline and the Western Rong tribes ran rampant. On the war-torn frontier of Longxi, Feizi, a young man from the Ying clan, drew the attention of the Zhou court with his innate talent for taming horses. From breaking the wild horse Chasing Wind and using fire horses to smash through enemy lines and relieve the siege of Quanqiu, to presenting hor 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 Tales of the Han Dynasty: From Liu Bang to Liu Shan 汉朝那些事：从刘邦到刘禅 When talking about the Han Dynasty, it's impossible not to mention what an interesting and fascinating era it was. We people of later generations call ourselves “Han people,” and our ethnic group is known as the “Han Chinese.” These names are inseparable from the Han Dynasty. It can be said that the Han Dynasty not only established China's unified political order, but also shaped the cultural and ethnic identity of the Chinese people. This sense of identity took deep root in the hearts of the pe 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 The Curse of Along the River During the Qingming Festival 清明上河图的诅咒 [Mystery + imaginative twists + mild horror + jaw-dropping reversal + true love was all part of the plan] An ancient painting sparks a deadly crisis! Jiang Feng’s friend gets him a job forging Along the River During the Qingming Festival, But rumor has it the painting is cursed, and fourteen artists who took the job have already died one after another! Still, this job pays three hundred thousand yuan! To save up for the bride price his girlfriend asked for, Jiang Feng takes the job anyway. From 7Reads8.4Score—14d adds
