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- 151 The Truth the Japanese Army Tried to Hide: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru 被日军掩盖的真相：里斯本丸沉没事件 [Lisbon Maru, Japan, World War II, prisoners of war, shipwreck, war] The Truth Hidden by the Japanese Military: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru centers on a humanitarian disaster during World War II, bringing to light a chapter of history long buried. In October 1942, the Japanese cargo ship Lisbon Maru was carrying around 1,800 British prisoners of war from Hong Kong to Japan when it was torpedoed by an American submarine near the Zhoushan Islands. As the ship slowly sank, the Japanese military 75Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 152 Back in Ninth Grade, the System Carries Me to Victory, This Time I've Got It 重回初三，系统带飞，这波稳了 [Rebirth, System, top student, no romance, comeback] Ordinary girl Su Qing wakes up to find herself back in ninth grade. She sees a mountain of test papers in her schoolbag and hasn't even had time to groan when... “Ding! Your System is now online. Please check it!” Su Qing slips her hands into her pockets. She doesn't care about anyone! Well, this should be a sure thing! Later, Su Qing realizes she spoke too soon. Her System is still in its trial period and hasn't officially launched. She's its 1.5kReads8.5Score15314d adds
- 153 High-Level Thinking: The Truth Behind Social Mobility 高层思维：阶级跃升背后的真相 [Not a wish-fulfillment novel, but a practical guide to changing your mindset] If you’re looking for wish fulfillment, please go elsewhere. This book isn’t meant to entertain the masses. It’s for people who genuinely want to change their destiny and rise to a higher social class. I dropped out of high school in my first year and only have a middle school education. I went from working on a factory assembly line, to delivering food, to waiting tables, then got into business and sales. I caught t 647Reads8.4Score10214d adds
- 154 The Story of Zeng Guofan 曾国藩演义 The Romance of Zeng Guofan follows the tumultuous life of the famed late Qing minister Zeng Guofan, offering a sweeping account of the epic struggle between the Taiping Rebellion and the Qing court. Author Xu Zhesheng uses historical sources as its framework and literature as its soul, vividly portraying Zeng Guofan’s legendary journey from an impoverished scholar to a celebrated minister of the restoration. He founded the Xiang Army and turned the tide, and championed the Self-Strengthening Mov 6Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 155 The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义 Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin 92Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 156 Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance: Zhou Chronicle, Modern Chinese Edition 资治通鉴·周纪（白话版） Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government is a monumental chronological history of ancient China, compiled by Sima Guang during the Northern Song dynasty. It covers 1,362 years of history, from the Warring States period to the Five Dynasties. This book presents the “Zhou Annals” as a standalone work, translated in full into clear, modern language for contemporary readers. This edition covers all five volumes of the “Zhou Annals,” from the twenty-third year of King Weilie of Zhou (403 BCE) to the 15Reads8.6Score814d adds
- 157 Clearing Away the Clutter of Life 人间除杂 [Adapted from the real-life experiences of a rural woman college graduate] + [Drifting in Beijing] + [Two years alone in a rented room after losing her job] + [Cheated while looking for a rental] + [Parents seriously ill]. If these topics bother you, don't open this book. The reality is heavy. This is seven years of youth in the life of an ordinary country girl with no connections. At 28, I could have been an excellent hydrometallurgical engineer, skilled at removing all kinds of impurities from 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 The Battle of Lake Changjin: The Turning Point of the Korean War 长津湖战役：朝鲜战争的拐点 Discover the true story of the Battle of Lake Changjin, a desperate clash of wills and faith. We salute the great soldiers. Those faces hidden beneath the ice, those who died under the bombs: they deserve to be remembered! More than seventy years ago, the Langlin Mountains were rugged and buried beneath heavy snow. The wind howled into people's ears, as loud as an exploding shell. Many lay in the snow. The charge sounded, but they could no longer move. Snowflakes settled on their eyelashes, and 658Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 159 One Book Is All You Need to Read Chinese History 中国历史读这本就够了 Discover the truth of history through clear, accessible writing. A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese History is the magnum opus of the renowned historian Lü Simian. Organized chronologically, it covers politics, economics, culture, society, and much more. In this sweeping historical work, Lü Simian brings a series of vivid scenes to life with engaging prose and a rigorous historical perspective: from ancient legends of the world's creation to the gradual formation of ritual and musical civilization 46Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 160 Me, an Outer Sect Disciple, Became the Immortal World's Ancestor by Keeping a Low Profile 我，外门弟子，苟成仙界老祖 I, an Outer Sect Disciple, Cautiously Became the Immortal Realm's Ancestor 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 161 Tales of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Fiends and Six Bandits of the Northern Song 奸臣传之北宋五鬼六贼 [A roll call of treacherous ministers, with a touch of spicy humor and theatrical satire!] The Biography of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Ghosts and Six Bandits of the Northern Song is like a blacklist of history's ultimate “villain club”! No need to transmigrate to the Song dynasty. You can “watch remotely” as these self-serving, scheming power brokers stir up trouble. Wang Qinruo, Ding Wei, Chen Pengnian, Liu Chenggui, and Lin Te, along with Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Wang Fu, Liang Shicheng, Zhu 7Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 162 Ban Chao: Star Lord of the Western Frontier 班超：镇西星主 Ban Chao: Star Lord Who Pacified the West 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 163 Dark Web 暗网 How terrifying is the dark web? You may have brushed against its edges without even realizing it... Have you heard of the dark web? Hackers call it the other side of the internet. Every day, things that seem impossible to ordinary people happen there. A young woman goes missing for seven days. By the time we rescue her, she can hardly be called human. Then she tells me something so outrageous it makes my blood boil. She stumbled onto the dark web and was sold by human traffickers. She saw what s 8.3kReads8.1Score1.1k14d adds
- 164 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History (Complete in Four Volumes, Illustrated Edition) 中华上下五千年(全四册)(彩色插图版) This book selects one brilliant jewel after another from the five-thousand-year history of the Chinese nation. In clear, lively language, it invites young readers to explore unforgettable moments from the past: the beautiful and mysterious legends of ancient times, the rivalries among states during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the dazzling glories of the Tang and Song dynasties, and the stirring tales of heroes, great leaders, and people of noble spirit. As readers listen to 10.8kReads9.6Score1.2k14d adds
- 165 The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史 The Secret History of the Four Great Beauties is a vivid, legendary novel about four famous beauties of ancient China: Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan, and Yang Guifei. Skillfully blending history and legend, fact and fiction, this work uses delicate prose and rich storytelling to reveal the important roles these four beauties played in their respective eras and the influence they had. During the Spring and Autumn period, Xi Shi used her beauty to beguile King Fuchai of Wu under a plan devised b 127Reads9.2Score3814d adds
- 166 A Wenzhou Native's Diary of Getting Rich 温州人发财日记 Dare to endure every hardship under heaven, dare to travel every road, dare to overcome every obstacle, and dare to seize every fortune. This is the Wenzhou people’s philosophy of wealth. They are surpassing Indians in their drive, the British in their wealth, Americans in their money, and Jews in their intellect. With entirely new business models and ways to build wealth, they are changing reality and making history. Wherever there is wealth, there are people from Wenzhou. The future belongs to 17.9kReads9.6Score2.2k14d adds
- 167 Chronicles of the Jianghu: Chaos in Botang 江湖册波棠乱 Historical setting: Early Republic of China, around the 1910s to 1920s · What the era represents: The imperial throne has fallen, warlords carve up the country, and Western culture pours in. This is an age when the codes and honor of the “old jianghu” are gradually lost, transformed, and ultimately destroyed by the guns and schemes of the “new world.” The story of Bo and Tang is the most moving verse in this elegy. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 168 The Traditional Chinese Medicine Gravekeeper 中医守墓人 The rating has only just opened, and it will gradually rise, so feel free to enjoy! [A book that will help you rediscover Treatise on Cold Damage] [No System, no cheats] Young miracle doctor Jiang Chen runs the old clinic his grandfather left behind, using his peerless medical skills to take the Chinese and Western medical worlds by storm. The old-school doctors in the field look down on him for being young, while Western medical bigwigs mock Chinese medicine as useless. One difficult case after 5.4kReads6.6Score74314d adds
- 169 Master Ni's I Ching Studies 倪师易学 Join Teacher Ni Haixia in studying the Tianji series every day. With this divine gift of the Way of Change, all the world's affairs can be made simple, bringing good fortune, avoiding misfortune, and turning danger into safety. The key to learning is perseverance. I hope everyone makes progress and gains something every day. 5.2kReads8.8Score94714d adds
- 170 I, Empress Hexi, Reborn and Done Saving the Ungrateful 朕，和熹女君，重生不扶白眼狼 At fifteen, Deng Sui entered the palace. At twenty-two, she was made empress, and at twenty-five, she ruled as regent. For sixteen years, Deng Sui safeguarded the Han empire, only to be sent to her death by the young emperor she had personally supported. Her entire family was purged, and her loyal confidants died tragic deaths, full of resentment. Reborn, she returned to the year of the selection. In this life, Deng Sui seeks only to defy fate and change her destiny: Protect the emperor, who is 884Reads—Score10014d adds
- 171 Reborn as the Powerful Man’s White Moonlight, I’m Forbidden to Be a Couch Potato 穿成大佬白月光，天道不许咸鱼躺 (Historical fantasy, imagination, strong heroine, medicine, secret identities, farming, apocalypse, stockpiling, spatial abilities, devoted couple, moonlight crush, and sci-fi elements) The heroine makes her way in life with her medical skills, but she's much more than a physician. After waking up one day at Qingfeng Temple, Su Yuejian plans to keep her head down and live a quiet life as a miracle-working doctor. But it turns out this body is hiding a terminal illness! So she returns home, asse 617Reads9.4Score10614d adds
- 172 The Heart of the Han: The Legend of Lu Jia 玄汉文心.陆贾传奇 The Literary Soul of the Mystic Han: The Legend of Lu Jia —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 173 Learning Physics with Tomatoes 跟着番茄学物理 Want to embark on a mind-bending and thrilling adventure in pursuit of knowledge? The story begins with Xiao Rui, a flippant student who hates studying. By chance, he is struck by an idea presented in the program Starry Night Exploration. The show goes beyond the surface of traditional myths to delve into their deeper meaning, suggesting that myths may have been the ancients’ unique way of exploring the unknown. This instantly inspires everyone to reconsider the myths they thought they knew. As 254Reads—Score4114d adds
- 174 History of the Song: Annals of Emperor Taizu 宋史·太祖本纪 He may have been the best “actor” among the founding emperors in Chinese history. In 960 CE, a carefully orchestrated “forced enthronement” at Chenqiao Station propelled Zhao Kuangyin from a general of the Later Zhou into the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty. Over drinks, he stripped the founding generals of their military power; amid the shadows of an axe and candlelight, the mystery surrounding his bizarre death remains unsolved to this day. Some call him a wise ruler who ended the chaos o 147Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 175 The Nine Heavens’ Tally of Command: The Biography of Sun Wu 九天兵符：孙武传 The Nine Heavens' Military Talisman: The Legend of Sun Wu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 176 The Power of the Chancellor: The Great Qin Dragon Cauldron 九天相权·大秦龙鼎 The Nine Heavens' Chancellor's Power: The Dragon Ding of Great Qin —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 177 The Rise and Fall of the Tang Dynasty: Three Hundred Years (7-Book Set) 大唐兴亡三百年（全七册） More entertaining than The Book of Tang, more accessible than Zizhi Tongjian, and more reliable than Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: an addictive, complete history of the Tang dynasty's 300 years. If you want to learn about Tang history, this is all you need! Recommended by the popular book program Luo Ji Thinking! The Tang dynasty was a great era that people have long admired, but its nearly 300 years of tangled history can be daunting. The official histories, The Book of Tang and Zizhi 5.1kReads9.6Score96814d adds
- 178 The Book of the Supreme Principle Governing the World 皇极经世书 The Book of the Supreme Ultimate's Worldly Order 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 179 Winter Solstice Sacrifice at the Suburban Altar, Year Eighteen of Jinghe, Great Yong 大雍景和十八年·冬至郊天 Winter Solstice Sacrifice to Heaven in the Suburbs, Year Eighteen of Jinghe in the Great Yong Dynasty —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 180 A Humble Family’s Path to Officialdom, Part One 寒门仕途【一】 New Book: The Humble Official’s Path [Realistic Period Drama] [Rise from Poverty] [Political Intrigue] [Ambitious Struggle] [Rural Cadres] [Urban Life] In the 1970s, in Xiaochenzhuang, southern Henan, a family of three siblings lives in poverty. They are supported by the state, their father died young, and their mute mother is forced to remarry, leaving them to fend for themselves. The sisters choose Chen Shouzheng to continue his studies, and he devotes himself to his books, eventually becoming 7.2kReads8.8Score72914d adds
- 181 Ashes of War: Fifty-Nine Years of the Liu Song Dynasty 金戈烬：刘宋五十九年兴亡录 Ashes of the Golden Spear: A Chronicle of the Rise and Fall of Liu Song Across Fifty-Nine Years 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 182 This Tang Dynasty Is a Little Chilly 这个唐朝有点冷 [Lesser-known Figures + History for Fun] Don't imagine the Tang dynasty as just officials and scholars leaning on railings along Chang'an's avenues to compose poetry, a noble consort gently waving a fan, and Emperor Taizong solemnly surveying the realm. This book opens the “refrigerator door” of history to show how the celebrated figures presented so seriously in official records may actually have been jokesters, master wisecrackers, and purveyors of astonishing twists. Come along, and you'll di 18Reads9.2Score714d adds
- 183 Zeng Guofan's Methods of Scholarship 曾国藩治学方法 This book explores three dimensions: self-cultivation, managing affairs, and reading. Its discussion of self-cultivation advocates integrating “resolve, insight, and perseverance,” building a foundation for body and mind through meditation and a regular routine. Its approach to managing affairs reveals, through practical examples such as running a household and leading an army, the unity of hands-on action and institutional innovation. Its discussion of reading emphasizes “mastering one field” a 356Reads9.0Score15614d adds
- 184 The Three Kingdoms: History So Addictive, You Can’t Put It Down 一读就上瘾的三国史 The Three Kingdoms era was marked by endless warfare and rival warlords, and is now familiar to everyone thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But the novel isn't history, and some of the famous stories we all know never actually happened! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why is Zhang He known as “the Three Kingdoms strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “master of pacing”? Did Cao Zhi really love his sister-in-law? Why is Cao Cao's life said to 1.1kReads9.5Score10014d adds
- 185 Reborn in Middle School, I Make Money by Studying Harder Than Everyone Else 重生初中校园，我靠学习内卷赚钱 Jiang Yun Shu, a poor middle school student, thought her life was already miserable enough. But after a long dream, she realized it could get even worse. Before long, her family would be torn apart and she would lose them all to serious illness. At a crucial moment, she bonded with the Study-to-Wealth System. [Preview the second semester of Grade 10 math and earn 500 yuan] [Place among the top ten in your grade and earn 8,000 yuan] … To save her family and secure her own future, Jiang Yun Shu st 276Reads8.6Score7614d adds
- 186 The Republic of China, Buried Deep in History (3 Volumes) 历史深处的民国（共3册） This is a gripping history of the official record from 1840 to 1925, a sweeping work that offers a comprehensive interpretation of late Qing China, the Republic, and the War of Resistance. No book about the Republic of China has ever explained this period as comprehensively, truthfully, clearly, and engagingly as "The Republic of China in the Depths of History". For that reason, "The Republic of China in the Depths of History" is the top choice for the tens of millions of Chinese enthusiasts of 15.8kReads9.6Score3.5k14d adds
- 187 The Star of Literature Falls to the Mortal Realm: Wang Bo's Legend in the Mystic Tang Dynasty 文星坠凡：王勃玄唐传 The Star of Literature Falls to Earth: Wang Bo's Mysterious Tang Dynasty 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 188 Clear Mountains, Bright Moon 山清月明 Based on real events, this novel portrays the life and work experiences of a person with hyperprolactinemia. After facing one hardship after another and overcoming difficulties at home and at work, a young woman makes her way through a difficult life and starts anew. With a rich inner life and an optimistic outlook, she regains her health and builds a bright new life! 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 189 Zhuangzi, the Sword Immortal: Roaming the Ninth Heaven 剑仙庄子：逍遥九天 Sword Immortal Zhuangzi: Carefree Across the Nine Heavens —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 190 Mystic Arts of Dongshan: The Qin Dynasty’s Downfall 东山玄相：肥水折秦 Eastern Mountain's Mystic Physiognomy: The Qin Dynasty's Fertile Lands 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 191 The Song Dynasty, Told with a Twist 趣说大宋王朝 The emperor's art of statecraft in a single cup of wine, the fateful legend of the “fragrant boy's birth,” a prophetic monk who foretold that “the inspector would become emperor,” and the schemes and ambitions behind a yellow imperial robe... The founding of the Song dynasty was far more fascinating than the history books suggest! Discover Zhao Kuangyin's rise from street urchin to founding emperor: his “forced” ascension at Chenqiao Station, the mysterious prophecy at Xiangyang Temple, the lig 4.9kReads9.5Score22314d adds
- 192 Emperor Jiaqing: Turmoil in an Era of Preserving the Status Quo 嘉庆皇帝：守成时代的风雨飘摇 At a pivotal moment when the Qing dynasty was turning from prosperity to decline, one emperor remained shrouded in the mists of history. He inherited the fading glory of the “Qianlong Golden Age,” yet faced a dynasty riddled with hidden problems. He was determined to reform and root out corruption, but struggled to overcome the deep-seated rigidity of the system. He was the last “guardian of the dynasty’s legacy” in Chinese history, and a firsthand witness to the first signs of crisis on the eve 2.3kReads7.4Score11614d adds
- 193 The Formula for Sickly Sweet Love 病态宠爱方程式 Lu Ming's hands can play the most beautiful notes, and they can also throw the fiercest punches. His eyes can be filled with indifference, or stained with brutality. His mouth can hold a cigarette, or speak cruel words. Lu Ming was abandoned by the world as a child, and grew up to abandon the world in turn. Later, his hands could weave the most beautiful flower baskets, and stroke Youyou's long hair. His bright eyes could take in the most beautiful fireworks, and brim with tears for Youyou. His 494Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 194 Reborn into a Life of Warmth 重生之水暖人生 Niu Erqun and Juhua are digging for gold when a massive boulder crushes him. He is rushed to the hospital, his fate unknown. Ergouzi seizes the gold mine, takes Juhua by force, beats his mother-in-law to death, and flees. By chance, Niu Erqun is reborn. He sets out to work hard, build a new countryside, and take revenge. The ending will leave you completely stunned… 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 195 Always Write the Solution First 凡事先写解 A new work is here! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1.4kReads9.2Score21914d adds
- 196 The Young Emperor: Shunzhi 少年天子：顺治皇帝 This novel vividly recounts the short life of Fulin, the first emperor after the Qing entered the Pass. He ascends the throne at six, a puppet ruler under Dorgon’s regency, quietly gathering strength to rule in his own right amid the power struggles between Shengjing and the Forbidden City. After taking power at fourteen, he promotes a policy of “governing the Han with Han,” appoints Han officials, revises the laws, and attempts to “spread the tax burden across the population.” Yet conservative 4kReads7.8Score10014d adds
- 197 The Mystic Sovereign of the Way of Yi: The Legend of Guo Pu 易道玄尊：郭璞传奇 The Daoist Mystic: The Legend of Guo Pu 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 198 Ink Seal of the Nine Heavens 墨印九天 Ink Seal Across the Nine Heavens 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 199 Emperor Yongle: The Iron-Blooded Throne and a Grand Vision of Prosperity 永乐大帝：铁血王座与盛世宏图 As we turn the pages of Ming dynasty history, the Yongle Emperor, Zhu Di, is undoubtedly one of its most controversial and legendary rulers. A prince of the imperial family, he raised an army to quell the rebellion and seized the throne amid the flames of war. After ascending the throne, he devoted himself to governing and ushered in the “Yongle Golden Age,” yet his iron-fisted methods and centralized rule also left their mark on history. Spanning the years from 1360 onward, this book is divided 1.1kReads7.8Score—14d adds
- 200 Hong Taiji: The Founding Emperor of the Qing Dynasty 皇太极：清朝开国皇帝 Emperor Hong Taiji: Founder of the Qing Dynasty follows the extraordinary life of Hong Taiji, the founding emperor of the Qing Dynasty. From the birth of the eldest son in Hetu Ala in 1592 to Hong Taiji's death in Shengjing in 1643, the book vividly portrays his transformation from a young beile to Emperor Taizong of the Great Qing. He fought alongside his father as a youth and first distinguished himself at the Battle of Sarhu. After succeeding to the throne, he abolished old practices, establi 4.6kReads7.9Score11714d adds
