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  1. 101 Tracing the Prince of Lanling 寻迹兰陵王 Ancient Romance792k WordsOngoing This novel sets out to investigate a murder: was Gao Cheng, father of the famed Prince of Lanling, Gao Changgong, killed by his own brother Gao Yang? Two of the best-known figures from the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties are Hua Mulan and the Prince of Lanling. The contemporary musician Liu Qingyao's piece "Prince of Lanling Breaks the Enemy Lines" inspired this story. Gao Changgong was the grandson of Gao Huan, the protagonist of "The Chile Song." After the song is sung, a success 30Reads—Score—14d adds
  2. 102 Yang Lin, the Prince Who Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with the Emperor 一字并肩王杨林 Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Yang Lin, Prince Kaoshan, courtesy name Huchen, was the youngest son of Emperor Wu of Sui, Yang Zhong, and the younger half-brother of Yang Jian, founding emperor of the Sui dynasty. When Yang Lin was six, his parents died, and his elder brother and sister-in-law raised him. He especially regarded Empress Dugu as a mother, believing that “a sister-in-law is like a mother.” Yet, before he could repay them for raising him, Prince Kaoshan spent his whole life on the battlefield. His iron hooves tra 2.7kReads8.9Score18014d adds
  3. 103 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? Historical395k WordsCompleted 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
  4. 104 The Kangxi Dynasty: The Iron-Blooded Emperor’s Legendary Reign 康熙王朝:铁血帝王的治国传奇 Historical428k WordsCompleted This book follows the life of Emperor Kangxi, Xuanye, from his ascension to the throne as a boy to his death in old age, offering a sweeping portrait of his sixty-one-year reign. It recounts the young Xuanye’s bold capture of Aobai and his seizure of power, as well as his celebrated military victories: putting down the Three Feudatories, reclaiming Taiwan, driving out the Russian forces, and campaigning against Galdan. It also presents his achievements in civil governance, from compiling canonic 5.5kReads7.4Score10114d adds
  5. 105 I Flirted with the Wrong Man, and Now the Cold CEO Begs for Hugs Every Night 撩错后,禁欲霸总夜夜只想求抱抱 Two Male Leads208k WordsCompleted [BL + 1v1 + love at first sight + sweet romance + dramatic rivalry + mutual healing] [Powerful, domineering CEO and heir to a family business VS a headstrong, flirtatious beauty of a designer] Lu Qingyan, heir to the most powerful family in Haishi, has never shown any interest in women. But somehow, someone ended up taking his virginity! And that someone was a man... That man was designer Su Yunqi. After his first night, Lu Qingyan couldn't get enough. He used force to make Su Yunqi his exclusiv 15Reads—Score—14d adds
  6. 106 I, Wu Zetian, Was Reborn as Wei Zifu! 我武则天,竟然重生成了卫子夫 Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted In the winter of the first year of the Shenlong era, eighty-two-year-old Wu Zetian died at Xianju Hall in Shangyang Palace, Luoyang. But when she opened her eyes, she had been reborn as Wei Zifu, Empress to Emperor Wu of the Western Han, and from the start found herself at the scene of Lady Gouyi giving birth. When the Emperor demanded that she look after Lady Gouyi, she shot back without hesitation: “Your Majesty, my phoenix seal governs rank and order, and the dignity of the imperial household 1.6kReads7.1Score10414d adds
  7. 107 The Yongzheng Dynasty, Volumes One and Two 雍正王朝(上下册) Historical525k WordsCompleted For more than two thousand years, a vast, irreconcilable conflict has existed between the highly centralized system of commanderies and counties and the system of independent farmers. Faced with this contradiction, reform was inevitable. Wang Anshi and Zhang Juzheng both attempted it throughout history, but only the Yongzheng Emperor succeeded. His forceful reforms, pursued for thirteen years, resolved this conflict. Yet Qianlong, the heir he personally chose, gradually dismantled his new polici 1kReads9.5Score20214d adds
  8. 108 The Hundred-Yuan War: The Battle Between the Underachievers and the Top Students 百元战纪:学渣和学霸之间的战争 Historical180k WordsCompleted Can an ordinary person really not change history? Stop always transmigrating as emperors and princes. [The rise of Wei Xiaobao, a minor diplomat in the Great Shun dynasty!] [Plenty of comedy and historical references + alternate history + no technology cheat + tight logic] In 1744, one hundred years after the fall of the Ming dynasty, the world should be on the eve of the Industrial Revolution. But this strange world has no metal resources, no iron or copper mines, and so there is no Industrial 4Reads—Score—14d adds
  9. 109 Bloodbath at Jingkang 浴血靖康 Historical219k WordsCompleted In the Xuanhe era, the balance of power shifted. Song and Liao had drawn a border, put an end to hostilities, and maintained friendly relations for over a hundred years. In the lands of the White Mountains and Black Waters lived the Jurchen Wanyan clan, a people of hunters and fishers who had long suffered under the Liao and harbored deep resentment. Wanyan Aguda campaigned east and west, united the tribes, and rose swiftly to challenge the Liao. The balance of power was about to be turned upsid 25Reads—Score—14d adds
  10. 110 Another World in the East 东瀛异世 Eastern Fantasy240k WordsCompleted The story follows protagonist Liu Xiaofeng as he gradually awakens special abilities, embarking on strange, fantastical adventures while studying in Japan. In modern-day Tokyo, Japan, a parallel world conceals a thousand years of supernatural mysteries. Behind the neon billboards at Shibuya Crossing lies a barrier filled with demons and spirits, while the underground markets of Shinjuku’s Golden Gai trade in tsukumogami artifacts. The author’s vivid impressions of Japan after so many years there 2Reads—Score—14d adds
  11. 111 The Wind Rises, the Geese Return Through the Snow 风起雁归雪 Historical209k WordsCompleted She was renowned throughout the land for her talent, yet her life was full of misfortune. Born into a family of scholars, she was nurtured by her father's profound learning. But after he offended the powerful, she was forced to flee to Jiangnan. Her first love was as beautiful as a dream, yet as dazzling and fleeting as fireworks. Then war swept across the land, and she fell into the hands of the Xiongnu, forced to leave her homeland for twelve years. By some twist of fate, every man she met lov 25Reads—Score—14d adds
  12. 112 Bringing Industry to Water Margin [Short-Drama Script] 穿到水浒搞工业【微剧剧本】 Historical101k WordsCompleted This microdrama script is adapted from the contracted novel Liangshan of the Great Song Dynasty: Industry. It tells the extraordinary story of a modern online fiction writer who transmigrates into the world of Water Margin and builds a version of that world completely different from the original. The people and stories we know so well: how did they end up so different? How will familiar characters such as Song Jiang, Lin Chong, Lu Zhishen, Wu Dalang, and Pan Jinlian appear in the drama? Join the —Reads—Score—14d adds
  13. 113 Records of Meng Zhao 梦钊录 Eastern Fantasy226k WordsOngoing Infinite Revivals: In This Deadly Game, I’ll Cheat My Way to Immortality! [Absurd]+ [No System]+ [Clever Protagonist]+ [Good-for-Nothing] Years of hard study earned him nothing but humiliation and the label of useless. Truth is just a tool wielded by those in power. Those high and mighty people dress up lies in elegant words and weave cages out of rules, taming people into obedient ants. When he tears apart the so-called orthodox classics, the powers who once wore the mask of righteousness final —Reads—Score—14d adds
  14. 114 Transmigrating into a Book as a Substitute Bride: The Stunning Princess Empties the Treasury and Heads into Exile 穿书替嫁:绝色妃搬空国库去流放 Ancient Romance283k WordsOngoing [Stunning, universally adored female lead + fantasy romance + strong female lead + transmigrate into a book + spatial powers + beast taming + exile + satisfying revenge + sweet romance + multiple male leads] Chu Yueyue transmigrated into a book, becoming a supporting female character with a tragic fate! As soon as she arrived, she was expected to take her vicious half-sister's place and marry Prince Yu, whose legs had been broken by the old emperor! That damn emperor liked confiscating estates a 1.1kReads7.5Score14614d adds
  15. 115 The Roaring Tiger’s Fangs 猛虎啸牙 Historical657k WordsOngoing Realistic historical fantasy + steady pacing + intelligent characters Also known as The Northern Spear King: The Tiger’s Hundred-Forged Spear With each new emperor comes a new court; each generation brings the new, and leaves the old behind. The late emperor is dead, and his parents are gone. A new ruler takes the throne, bringing new grudges and old enmities. Enemy nations invade, the borders fall into turmoil, the land is shattered, and the winds of change gather. Xiao Leng, courtesy name Chan 592Reads8.9Score10014d adds
  16. 116 I Transmigrated Into Li Shangyin: Call Me the Late Tang Firefighter 穿越成李商隐,叫我晚唐救火队长 Historical201k WordsOngoing Not a wish-fulfillment novel. No System. Slow-paced. Important things bear repeating three times. Good news: I transmigrated. Bad news: It’s the late Tang. Good news: I’m a poet of the highest historical caliber, second only to Li Bai and Du Fu. Bad news: That’s useful, but not very. Good news: There’s sweet romance. Bad news: A life of unrecognized talent is the main theme. I came, I saw, I conquered. Since I’m here, the crumbling Tang dynasty can count on Li Yishan to patch it up. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
  17. 117 How Do the Mountains and Rivers Compare to the Past? 山川何如昔 Historical256k WordsCompleted This book uses a POV writing style, telling the story through the viewpoints of different characters, much like celebrated works such as A Song of Ice and Fire and The Return of the Condor Heroes. It features a large cast, sweeping scenes, and multiple storylines unfolding at once, intertwining and affecting one another. Rather than following a handful of protagonists whose experiences drive the plot, it centers on events, using them to link the protagonists' fates. In troubled times, drastic r 5Reads—Score—14d adds
  18. 118 Notes from the Western Expedition 西征随笔 Historical35k WordsCompleted 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
  19. 119 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 Historical484k WordsCompleted 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 1.4kReads7.7Score10014d adds
  20. 120 Three Thousand Miles on the Long Wind 长风三千里 Historical332k WordsOngoing "Li Shimin's Tang delegation was ambushed in Tianzhu." "What happened to the envoys?" "Only two survived, and they were captured. One is a civil official, the other a third-rate swordsman." "The swordsman is mortally wounded, and the official is unarmed. What can they possibly do?" "Ask for troops." "How many?" "Twelve hundred from Tubo and eight thousand from Nepal." "How many are they up against?" "A million." "...So why fight at all?" "Fight." Nine thousand two hundred men cut through a milli 9Reads—Score—14d adds
  21. 121 Wanwu Houdao's First Book 万物厚道的第1本书 Historical204k WordsOngoing 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! 25Reads—Score—14d adds
  22. 122 Legend of the Cursed Sword 诡剑传说 Eastern Fantasy720k WordsCompleted Heaven and earth are the board, and all living beings are its pieces. When Gai Dongli returns after crossing the void, the Tianyan Continent has been reduced to ruins. The mastermind behind it all uses the universe as a chessboard and Gai Dongli as a piece, seeking to stir conflict among the Three Teachings. The Nine Realms are in turmoil, the Eight Wastelands tremble, and another tribulation begins... 72Reads—Score—14d adds
  23. 123 Alternate History: Conquering the World Through Card Draws 架空:从抽卡开始争霸天下 Historical784k WordsCompleted Cao An transmigrates to Great Wei and becomes the powerless, influence-less Fourth Prince. Fortunately, a System has come with him to this world. But after he finally buys a small building and activates the System, he discovers that the building he bought is actually a brothel. “The Qiao sisters of Jiangdong, and the lovely Zhen Mi of Hebei!” Da Qiao excels at music, and Xiao Qiao at dance. Your Highness, why not sit down and enjoy the show? I am Zhen Mi. I pay my respects to Your Highness! I wo 113Reads6.7Score—14d adds
  24. 124 The Madman Demands His Pleasure, His Minister’s Wife Can No Longer Hide Her Pregnancy! 疯批索欢,臣妻的孕事藏不住了! Ancient Romance357k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out and will rise later. You’re welcome to give this story a try!] Emperor Chenghong issued three absurd imperial decrees: First: forcibly summon a married woman named Jiang into the palace as a consort. Second: make the child she bore before entering the palace Crown Prince. Third: offer a huge reward for his pregnant runaway wife. Jiang Songen only wanted to find her husband, who had passed the imperial examinations with top honors. She never expected to encounter a raven 1.3kReads6.8Score10814d adds
  25. 125 Crown Prince, Open Up! It’s the Princess 太子开门,我是公主 Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted Qi Jian, the ace assassin of the quick transmigration bureau, is forced into retirement for doing too well at her job. The System lags, and she only catches: “Target… 100… retire.” Qi Jian: “Got it. I just need to kill 100 people.” By the time the System finishes loading, she has assassinated the Crown Prince of the Yang Kingdom countless times. As for her actual target… The seemingly innocent but secretly ruthless Crown Prince is staring at her like she’s insane. System: “Stop!! You’re supposed 1.2kReads8.8Score20114d adds
  26. 126 Seven Days of Danger, Seven Days Without Gods 七日危神,七日无神 Mystery450k WordsOngoing No brainless antics, no cliches, no System, no harem, but plenty of satisfaction. The more miserable the protagonists are early on, the more rewarding things get later. If it doesn't satisfy you, come at me. A mysterious white-haired man who calls himself "Heaven" is desperately searching for Zhang Ci, while a middle-aged man who calls himself the "Savior" reveals a century-old truth to the entire world. Do gods really exist? Am I actually a sacrifice to the gods? I've tried to protect you in ev 2Reads—Score—14d adds
  27. 127 The Thirteenth Rose 第13朵玫瑰 Two Male Leads135k WordsOngoing Desai An, a famous general from Country A, is a powerful Alpha, blessed with both beauty and strength, yet coveted by many. [ABOE] + [slight everyone-loves-him vibe] + [a chaotic mix of kinks] His name is Desai Er. He is not human, and though he tries hard to fit into human society, he is at a loss when faced with the affection some humans feel for him. His name is Leuer. An ordinary human Omega, he encounters the salvation of his life and falls in love with Desai Er, the one he should not love. —Reads—Score—14d adds
  28. 128 Fourteen Years of Resistance: A Chronicle of Classic Battles 抗战十四年:经典战役实录 Historical114k WordsCompleted A tribute marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression! This work recounts nearly forty major, classic battles from the fourteen years of the war. The Chinese nation's fourteen-year struggle against Japanese aggression is a heroic epic written in blood and lives. Every battle, great or small, bears witness to the Chinese nation's indomitable spirit. These battles not only hastened China's victory in the War of Resistance but also made an indelible 686Reads9.3Score11014d adds
  29. 129 The Rest of Our Lives 此后余生 Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted I like making fun of myself, so I picked an incredibly tacky name. I originally planned to call myself Momo, which was meant to mean “quietly going unnoticed,” but someone had already taken that name. So I kept adding characters to the end, and eventually it became Momo the Nobody. I can't even. Now I can't change it, so please don't hate me! Sob. —Reads—Score—14d adds
  30. 130 I Have a Spear That Can Shake Heaven and Earth 我有一枪,可撼天地 Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Three hundred years ago, a sect war erupted in the Great Xia Empire. Jiang Xuan, the youngest sect master of the Extreme Dao Sect, fought alone against three sects. Later, when his beloved Chu Muyao was ambushed, he fell into a deep slumber. Jiang Xuan gave up on himself, his cultivation regressed, and he withdrew from the world. Then one day, a disciple suddenly reported that Chu Muyao’s soul lamp had lit up once more. Jiang Xuan regained his confidence and set out on the path of cultivation ag 129Reads—Score—14d adds
  31. 131 Please Confirm Your Player Identity 请确认玩家身份 Two Male Leads220k WordsCompleted [Infinite-worlds survival, two male leads, mild suspense, mild horror, 1v1, both leads are each other’s first and only partner] One day, Song Shiqian is pulled into an unfamiliar group chat. Someone posts a game applet called "Horror Train". He clicks it on a whim, and the System forcibly drags him into a deadly escape-game world. Everywhere in the game world, eerie and terrifying things lurk. Song Shiqian repeatedly escapes death in this danger-filled horror game world... Could he be a chosen s —Reads—Score—14d adds
  32. 132 Transmigrated into the Classic of Mountains and Seas: Twin-Bodied Beast Taming Shakes the Heavens 穿书山海经:双体御兽炸穿诸天 Urban821k WordsOngoing The moment a car crashes, internet-addicted teenager Xiang Long is dragged into the world of a blood-red Classic of Mountains and Seas. He awakens a dual-body physique: one body lies in a hospital bed in the real world, while the other fights on the battlefield of the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Their souls act in sync, letting him show off and slay monsters in both worlds! His left hand wields a storage realm that swallows all kinds of trash and turns it into gold. His right hand commands th —Reads—Score—14d adds
  33. 133 Dreams Come True: My Dream-Making Studio 美梦成真,我的圆梦工作室 Urban220k WordsOngoing Do you have a wish you want to fulfill but can’t achieve in real life? If so, come to my “Dreams Come True Dream Exchange,” and I’ll help make your dream a reality. This story is lighthearted and hilarious, with an imagination that runs wild. When you’re tired from work or in a bad mood, it’ll help you unwind and lift your spirits, so you can enjoy every day. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
  34. 134 A Century of Hegemony 霸业百年 Historical382k WordsOngoing 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
  35. 135 Fragments of Memory: The Self in the Fog 记忆碎片:迷雾中的自我 Mystery101k WordsOngoing ⚠️ Serious content warnings upfront. Please proceed with caution if these bother you. No System, no golden finger, no wish fulfillment, no brainless plot: no effortless power-ups and face-slapping, no crushingly satisfying victories. Every character is intelligent, and logic comes first. Slow-burn storytelling, with psychological suspense in the first half: the early chapters lay down many clues and eerie details. The romance develops gradually, not as love at first sight on fast-forward. Both l 1Reads—Score—14d adds
  36. 136 The Great Song Bandit 大宋悍匪 Historical471k WordsOngoing 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
  37. 137 Ling Cage: I Am 4068, Rising from the Land of Dawn! 灵笼:我4068,从晨曦之地崛起! Male-Channel Fanfiction9k WordsCompleted Ling Cage: I’m 4068, rising to prominence from the Land of Dawn! 12Reads—Score114d adds
  38. 138 When All Things Fall Silent, I’ll Break Through with a Thousand Transformations 万物寂灭,吾以千变破之 Sports1.0M WordsCompleted [Disaster survival · skill master · hilarious underdog comeback · nemesis of goody-two-shoes] When zombies overran the land, strange horrors ran rampant, disasters struck without end, and the world teetered on the brink of destruction, the people trapped in the Silent Space had only two choices: Keep getting stronger, or wait to die. Wei Xu, however, had a third option: slack off with his “Shape-Shifting” talent. That was, until he nearly got frozen solid by the Snow Woman and rolled “Flame 2Reads—Score—14d adds
  39. 139 Guided by the Soul, I Was Born for Myself 以魂作引,我为我而生 Urban248k WordsOngoing [Urban Superpowers] [Modern setting + no transmigration, System, or rebirth + ensemble cast + human nature + comedy] A heartfelt welcome to every reader! This is a lighthearted story inspired by everyday life. I sincerely hope to chat with everyone, so comments and chapter reviews are welcome! The world resembles modern society, with the added concept that souls produce soul power. The protagonist's golden finger is the world's greatest “Guide,” along with the status of possessing the attributes 6Reads—Score—14d adds
  40. 140 Why Await Heaven's Will to Claim the Throne? I Shall Take It Myself 问鼎何需天意,寡人自取之 Historical328k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Great Jing Dynasty, a foolish emperor mistrusted loyal officials, while the treacherous Liu Fu held power. The people suffered terribly. Xiao Ce, the orphaned son of a military family, witnessed his parents die in battle and thirty thousand elite soldiers perish at Frostwolf Valley. From that day on, he took up the bloodstained tiger tally and rose from the desperate northern frontier. Over the following years, he led a hundred thousand soldiers through more than a hund —Reads7.6Score—14d adds
  41. 141 The Ghost Zhao Gao Overthrows the Qin Empire 幽灵赵高颠覆秦帝国 Historical464k WordsOngoing Zhao Gao, the son of a convict, was born in a hidden palace of the Qin dynasty. His mother was a relative of a convicted criminal from Zhao. From childhood, he endured the cruelty of Qin law and the pain of his homeland’s defeat. From the moment he was born, hatred of Qin and a desire to restore Zhao took root in his heart... He entered Xianyang alone and lay low... Convicted for his private dealings with the remnants of the Six States, he was sentenced to death by Meng Yi. Qin Shi Huang valued 104Reads—Score—14d adds
  42. 142 The Harem-Battling Consort Is a Sword Immortal: The Southern Dynasty’s Strange Case 宫斗娘娘是剑仙之南朝诡事 Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted One moment, they’re pulling hair in a palace power struggle. The next, they’re dueling with swords in a parallel world! In the middle of the palace intrigue, everyone turns into sword immortals! In Southern Chen, during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, power struggles rage inside and outside the palace. The court and the imperial harem are both shrouded in intrigue. Forty-two boys and twenty-four girls. Emperor Chen Xu of Southern Chen, reputedly the most prolific emperor in history, sits in —Reads—Score—14d adds
  43. 143 Transmigrating to the Late Ming Dynasty: Starting Out in the Martial World 穿越明末从江湖开始 Historical484k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Martial World + Underworld + History + Court Politics + Scheming + War] The martial world and the imperial court have never been entirely separate. They are two opposing sides of the same coin. Some people live in the martial world but yearn for the court, while others serve at court yet dream of the martial world. The court isn't the only force driving the wheels of history. The martial world also plays its part in shaping the course of events. My name is Zhang Hanyu. I'm a hi —Reads—Score—14d adds
  44. 144 Aspirations of Greatness 峥嵘志 Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A true man should have lofty ambitions, roam the world, and live with passion and freedom. Rescue those in danger and compose music and write books; kill bandits to save his father, then keep vigil at his thatched cottage; take in orphans and raise them, offer strategies to end the locust plague; drive out the barbarians, comfort the people, and defend a land on their behalf. See how the prodigy who came into the world with a heavenly fire earns the title of the Compassionate Farmer, step by ste 959Reads8.3Score10314d adds
  45. 145 Qianlong Dynasty: Court Intrigue and the Rise and Fall of a Golden Age 乾隆王朝:帝王权谋与盛世浮沉 Historical381k WordsCompleted This book offers a sweeping portrait of the rise and fall of the sixty-year Qianlong era (1736–1795). From the early reign's efforts to clean up officialdom and reform the transport and salt industries, to expanding the borders and pacifying the Dzungars and the Khojas; from the compilation of the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries and the literary inquisitions, to the extravagance of the Southern Tours and the hardships faced by ordinary people; from Heshen's grip on power and corruption i 7.1kReads8.0Score11114d adds
  46. 146 The Barge and the Fading Lotus 兰舟残荷 Two Male Leads189k WordsOngoing “A leaf drifts away from Wanzhou at dusk; the orchid boat returns, ripples stirring among the withered lotuses.” [Fictional ancient setting / political intrigue / archaic style / presented as a pseudo-historical document / many original elements / two male leads] [The first half focuses mostly on everyday local affairs; political intrigue begins in the second half] [Unhurried storytelling, no AI] [Sharp-tongued and sinister] the disgraced crown prince sent to a remote posting [Cool-headed and ra 1Reads—Score—14d adds
  47. 147 My Detective Career Came to an End in Wuyin Town 我的刑警之路在雾隐镇被终结 Mystery18k WordsCompleted My Career as a Detective Came to an End in Wuyin Town 2Reads—Score—14d adds
  48. 148 Transmigrating to the Shan Hai Realm: I Awaken a System in a Fake Dragon’s Body 穿越山海界:我在假龙身觉醒系统 Eastern Fantasy105k WordsOngoing That year, a major incident in the Shanhai Realm even alarmed the divine thrones of the four directions. The Third Crown Prince of the Qingqiu Kingdom, a good-for-nothing who did nothing but cause trouble, was exposed as a fraud, falsely claiming to have the bloodline of a true dragon. Worse, he had colluded with a mysterious faction in an attempt to throw Qingqiu’s court into chaos! The one who had truly awakened the bloodline of a true dragon was the son of a palace cook, a boy no one cared ab 2Reads—Score—14d adds
  49. 149 Born Under the Pure Yin Fate, Powerless to Choose 极阴之命,身不由己 Mystery503k WordsCompleted Born with an extremely yin constitution, I have a mysterious grandfather, a master by my side, and Su Xiaoxiao, who appeared out of nowhere. Fate weaves everything together, stringing it all into a wonderful memory. —Reads—Score—14d adds
  50. 150 Secrets in the Flower Field 花田里的秘密 16k WordsCompleted Secrets in the Flower Fields 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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