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  1. 1 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
  2. 2 Wei Qing, the Flying General of Dragon City 龙城飞将卫青 Historical490k WordsCompleted From an illegitimate stable boy to Grand Marshal of Weiyang Palace! From a lowly horse groom in the Marquis of Pingyang’s household to the Han dynasty’s great warrior who swept the Xiongnu from the field, Wei Qing’s life is an iron-blooded legend of a man rising from humble beginnings. He launched a surprise attack on Longcheng, ending a century of setbacks for Han forces against the Xiongnu; reclaimed the Hetao region, extending the frontier by a thousand li and securing the Han dynasty’s north 3.5kReads6.9Score15214d adds
  3. 3 Wu Qi, God of War 兵戈之神吴起 Historical433k WordsCompleted He was once the son of a wealthy merchant in the State of Wei, but he gave away his entire fortune, endured ridicule from his neighbors, and ultimately killed a man in a bloody confrontation, biting his arm as he swore: “If I do not become a high minister, I will never return home!” To pursue an official career, he stayed away even when his mother died, prompting a Confucian master to denounce him as “worse than an animal.” To gain military power, he killed his wife to prove his resolve, earning 16Reads—Score—14d adds
  4. 4 The Imperial Censor on Inspection 巡按御史 Historical572k WordsOngoing No wild imagination, no System, no harem, just a pure historical novel! A banner bearing the words “Greedy for wealth and lustful.” A sign proclaiming him “The Greatest Constable Under Heaven.” A disheveled man who loves money as dearly as his life. Armed with the Imperial Sword and vested with the power of life and death, he is hailed as “the emperor’s eyes in the realm.” Corrupt officials tremble at the mere mention of him, earning the Imperial Censor on Inspection his formidable reputation. 11Reads6.8Score—14d adds
  5. 5 Ink on the Pass Beneath the Moon 墨染关山月 Historical1.1M WordsCompleted People know the Song dynasty produced poets, but who knows that its poets could fight, too? The Southern Song literary giants Lu You and Xin Qiji were both iron-willed heroes who could write with the pen to bring peace to the realm and wield a spear to secure it. Lu You wrote poetry throughout his life, composing nearly ten thousand poems, more than any other poet from ancient times. He was also a legendary warrior hailed as the “Song Dynasty’s Wu Song.” The turmoil of the Jingkang Crisis forged 4Reads—Score—14d adds
  6. 6 Tales of Love and Hate in the Qing Dynasty 清朝恩仇录 Historical120k WordsOngoing As China’s last imperial dynasty, the Qing weathered 296 turbulent years, rising to glory before falling into decline. The rulers of the dynasty: At the height of its power, Emperor Kangxi had 35 sons and 20 daughters; by its final years, Tongzhi, Guangxu, and Xuantong had no children at all, leaving no heirs. The women of the imperial harem: Nurhaci’s principal wife, Abahai, was forced to die as a sacrificial offering at just 37; while Cixi, a consort of the Xianfeng Emperor, dominated the Qing —Reads—Score—14d adds
  7. 7 After My Whole Family Was Executed, I Returned to the Ming with a Fleet 满门抄斩后,我带舰队杀回大明 Historical207k WordsOngoing The fifteenth century. To the Ming Empire, all lands beyond Jiayuguan were known collectively as the Western Regions. On the far side of the Alps, the mysterious Eastern Empire lay beyond reach. The Lu family was framed, and every member was put to death. Lu Jingyuan should have died in the imperial prison, but while fleeing, he saved a young Genoese noblewoman who had drifted into the East. A legendary journey across the breadth of Eurasia. Two people from entirely different worlds were b 1.3kReads—Score2.4k14d adds
  8. 8 A Man's Journey 男儿行 Historical2.3M WordsCompleted “We may die, but before we do, we must live like human beings!” Set against the peasant uprisings at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, this novel tells the story of a group of ordinary, unremarkable men who rise up in rebellion and rebuild the Chinese nation from the ruins. The protagonist is an ordinary man. Though he transmigrates, like countless others of Chinese descent in that era, he fights with his blood and all his might for the right to “live like a human being”! This story is not about revi 527Reads7.3Score10014d adds
  9. 9 The Prince of Yan's Diary 燕王日记 Historical301k WordsOngoing Lin Mu, a history graduate student, died suddenly and woke up as King Hui of Yan, the “big loser” who fell for a wedge strategy and drove Yue Yi away. As soon as he takes the throne, someone advises him to replace his general. His inner voice says: I know this script. Replace him, and next comes the Fire Ox Formation and the annihilation of the entire army. So he makes his decision on the spot: “Yue Yi stays. I trust him.” Qi's plot to sow discord is over before it even begins. Armed with a h 2Reads—Score—14d adds
  10. 10 Splendid Tang Dynasty 锦绣圣唐 Historical186k WordsOngoing In the dream, all was confusion... As the sole heir to the throne, I stubbornly went my own way. I disappointed my stern father and harmed my brothers. I trusted treacherous officials and even plotted to kill my own kin. My wickedness was exposed, and everyone turned against me. My imperial father bowed his head and wept as he pleaded with the ministers; my own brother wept blood, his bones broken and sinews torn! When I awoke from the dream... I resolved to strive for strength, hold myself to s 2Reads—Score—14d adds
  11. 11 Those Little Things About the Great Tang 大唐那点事 Historical908k WordsOngoing Using official history as its framework and witty humor as its thread, this book lets you experience three hundred years of Tang Dynasty elegance and passion. Vivid names and vivid stories make the dust-covered past feel tangible and real. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
  12. 12 If You Lived in Ancient Times: Experience Life in Every Role 假如你生活在古代:体验各种身份 Historical254k WordsCompleted Open this book, and you will no longer be a mere spectator to history. You will take part in it. When what is forged on the anvil is no longer farm tools, but armor capable of shaking a dynasty; when what flows through the granaries is no longer the means to make a living, but popular resentment that can devour gratitude; when supreme power makes human lives seem like dust, or when a eunuch’s twisted lust flares up in the depths of the palace... You will see that history is never simply black an 6Reads—Score—14d adds
  13. 13 I Transmigrated to the Five Dynasties as Chai Rong 穿越五代成柴荣 Historical269k WordsOngoing A modern doctor transmigrates to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period and becomes Chai Rong. He wins the Battle of Gaoping, brings Zhao Kuangyin under his command, campaigns north and south, and ends an era of chaos where people resort to cannibalism. He unifies China and destroys Fusang. 1.4kReads—Score11814d adds
  14. 14 My Chief Councilor Father Is on His Last Legs, and the Whole Court Says I Bought the Top Scholar Title 首辅爹快挂了,满朝都说我买状元 Historical122k WordsOngoing Zhang Maoxiu woke up to find himself seated at a Qionglin Banquet in the imperial palace of the Great Ming, a large red flower pinned to his chest. He had become the top scorer in the imperial examinations. Before he could even celebrate, the second- and third-place graduates led the jeering. Officials of the upright faction pointed at him and called him an incompetent fool who had bought his title through shady dealings by his father, the Grand Secretary. Zhang Maoxiu was speechless. He and his 23Reads—Score—14d adds
  15. 15 The Men of the Liu Dynasty 刘家王朝的那些汉子们 Historical327k WordsCompleted The Han Dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE, spanning 405 years across the Western and Eastern Han) was the longest dynasty in China apart from the Xia, Shang, and Zhou. It was the golden age in which Chinese civilization took shape, laying its foundations in every respect. The Han Dynasty was more than a dynasty: it was Chinese civilization’s “coming of age.” It defined China, shaped the Han people, kept the country stable for centuries, connected it with the world and influenced the world, and fostered th —Reads—Score—14d adds
  16. 16 The Tale of Di Qing 狄青演义 Historical254k WordsCompleted The Romance of Di Qing, also known as The Romance of the Ten Thousand Flower Tower and The Romance of the Ten Thousand Flower Tower: Yang, Bao, and Di, is a Qing dynasty heroic legend centered on the famed general Di Qing. The story follows the rise and achievements of Di Qing, a celebrated general of the Northern Song. Beginning with his humble origins, it recounts the hardships he endures before becoming a pillar of the state. Along the way, it weaves in Bao Zheng’s efforts to solve cases and 7Reads8.4Score—14d adds
  17. 17 Oh No! I Just Transmigrated and a Beautiful War Goddess Is Forcing Me to Marry Her 糟糕!刚穿越就被美女战神逼婚 Historical222k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Alternate History + Light Political Scheming + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Dimensional Overkill] Transmigrated into the body of a frail young nobleman, Ye Liujiang just wants to lie flat. Instead, the female war god of the Yun Kingdom kidnaps him in the street: “This general needs someone to warm her bed. You’ll do.” Ye Liujiang: “All right. I’ll live off a woman and enjoy it. Fine by me.” But on his left is his haughty, domineering warrior wife, and on his right is a m —Reads—Score—14d adds
  18. 18 You Rotten Emperor, You Want Me to Nurse the Baby? 狗皇帝,让我奶孩子 Historical383k WordsOngoing Shen Yan woke up in a country called Daqian. He had returned from fighting alongside the emperor of Daqian in campaigns across the south and north, and he was barely twenty. “Your Majesty, since Shen Yan refuses to become an official, we shouldn't let his talents go to waste.” “Prime Minister, what do you propose?” “Let's arrange for Shen Yan to tutor the Crown Prince. He understands the principles of the world.” What? You're going after the Crown Prince? Don't you know I was the one who changed 72Reads—Score11514d adds
  19. 19 Romance of the Three Jin States 三晋演义 Historical174k WordsOngoing Goujian endured hardship and humiliation until he could destroy Wu and establish his hegemony, bringing an end to the Jin state's century-long dominance and shocking the entire kingdom. As Duke Jizao and chief minister Zhiyao desperately sought a way to restore Jin, Zhao Wuxu proposed reclaiming the lands of the Fan and Zhonghang clans to strengthen the ducal house. This triggered a fierce struggle over land among the four families of Zhi, Zhao, Wei, and Han, plunging the Jin dukes into decline 4Reads—Score—14d adds
  20. 20 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
  21. 21 Turbulent Times in the Great Tang: Guo Ziyi 大唐风云之郭子仪 Historical843k WordsCompleted Guo Ziyi’s Four-Dynasty Survival Guide In a command tent on a snowy night, 58-year-old Guo Ziyi takes on An Lushan’s 150,000 rebels with just 30,000 battered troops. He single-handedly props up the tottering Tang Dynasty, yet survives power struggles across four reigns to become a legend: a man whose achievements could overshadow his sovereign, yet never arouse his sovereign’s suspicion! Born into the Guo clan of Taiyuan and a top graduate of the military examinations, Guo Ziyi spends more than 891Reads6.5Score10214d adds
  22. 22 Emperor Wu of Han: A Game of Power 汉武帝:权力的棋局 Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Some call him a tyrant; others say he was a great ruler. He doesn't care. He knows only one thing: the blade in his hand must be fast and ruthless enough to drag the Han dynasty out of the mire. He ascended the throne at sixteen with a terrible hand dealt to him. Over fifty-four years, he drove the Xiongnu so far back they dared not look south, dismantled the feudal lords until nothing remained but ashes, and reforged the very backbone of his people. He honed himself into that blade as well. In 7.3kReads7.6Score37714d adds
  23. 23 Reviving Song: I Rewrite the Jingkang Catastrophe 兴宋:朕重写靖康 Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No Romance] [No System] [Transmigration] [Emperor] [Comeback] [Avenge the Jingkang Humiliation, the Most Miserable Emperor from the Start] [Originally titled The Imprisoned Dragon of Great Song: I Return from Hell, also known as Reviving Song: I Rewrite Jingkang] Modern-day superstar Zhao Huan has just landed the lead role in a major historical drama about the Song dynasty. The next second, he transmigrates into the body of the most miserable emperor in history: Emperor Qinzong of Song, Zhao Hu 83Reads—Score—14d adds
  24. 24 The Romance of the Later Three Kingdoms 后三国演义 Historical407k WordsCompleted Three hundred years after the tripartite division of the realm between Wei, Shu, and Wu at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, China once again saw a three-way division lasting several decades, this time between the Northern Zhou, Northern Qi, and Southern Chen. This book tells the legendary history of this later Three Kingdoms period. Familiar idioms such as “the three religions and nine schools,” “to kill two birds with one stone,” “a jade-like body lying in state,” and “to win the hand of a 10Reads—Score—14d adds
  25. 25 The Tale of the Yuan Dynasty 元史演义 Historical305k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Yuan Dynasty is a historical novel in chapter form by Cai Dongfan, a renowned modern writer of historical romances. It is part of his series Popular Romances of the Dynasties of China. The novel consists of sixty chapters and recounts the rise and fall of the Yuan dynasty in a literary style, from the rise of the Mongol tribes to the fall of the dynasty. Using the accessible style of a popular historical romance, the author recreates the political, military, and social landsca 3Reads8.4Score—14d adds
  26. 26 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
  27. 27 In the Great Ming, I Conquer the Nine Frontiers 人在大明,横推九边 Historical694k WordsOngoing [Rousing Action] [Political Intrigue] [Conquest] [Ensemble Cast] (The rating just came out and will rise later.) In the Tianqi era of the Ming Dynasty, the empire was beset by internal strife and external threats... Wang Ma transmigrated to this world and rose from a humiliated concubine-born son of a military officer to an unmatched God of War who struck fear into the Nine Frontiers. At the bloody Battle of Hun River, he fought alongside Qin Liangyu and dealt a crushing blow to Huang Taiji, Nur 33.2kReads8.2Score3.6k14d adds
  28. 28 The Real Story of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom 这才是太平天国 152k WordsOngoing 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
  29. 29 Crown Prince Zhaoming 昭明太子 Historical56k WordsCompleted 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
  30. 30 A Talk About the Qing Dynasty 谈谈清朝 Historical225k WordsOngoing 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
  31. 31 Transmigrated as a Convict’s Daughter: I Made a Fortune in the Great Yuan Through the Silk Road 穿成罪女:我靠丝路富甲大元 Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted In red, she strides across the waves of yellow sand, plotting across the Silk Road’s vast expanse. In 1275, in Qocho, an overworked office drone transmigrates into the body of a condemned woman, with the executioner’s block just ahead! All she can think about is the Silk Road KPI she left unfinished! Why is a wage earner’s life so worthless? How did she end up a condemned minister’s daughter waiting for the knife? In the depths of despair, she uses her extraordinary wits to pry open a sliver of 6Reads—Score—14d adds
  32. 32 Qin Li: Expanding the Realm Across Four Generations 秦立:四世开疆 Historical261k WordsCompleted 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
  33. 33 The Iron Cavalry of Liaodong 辽东铁骑 Historical286k WordsCompleted In the winter of 1580, when Nurhaci scattered his grandfather’s ashes into the Hun River with his own hands, Li Chengliang was at a training ground a hundred miles away, shooting a rebel general through the throat with a single arrow. The frigid land of Liaodong had always believed in one law: the strong prey on the weak. Li Chengliang, a descendant of a military family who had yet to make his mark even as he approached forty, finally saw his fortunes turn while his wife and children went hungry 392Reads7.0Score—14d adds
  34. 34 Great Ming's First Female Marshal 大明第一女军侯 Historical319k WordsCompleted She was the peerless woman warrior of the Great Ming, riding a thousand miles along the road of loyal souls. Standing six feet one inch tall, she defeated the Qing armies and crushed the bandit rebels, earning great renown for her loyalty and courage to the Wei family and the state. She was the only woman in history to be honored with a separate biography as a celebrated general of a dynasty in the official histories. She humbled Dorgon and fought bloody battles against Hong Taiji. Her beauty wa 332Reads—Score—14d adds
  35. 35 Transmigrated into the Warring States Era as Sun Bin 穿越战国成孙膑 Historical285k WordsCompleted A middle school history teacher with no skills beyond teaching unexpectedly transmigrates to the Warring States period, becoming the young Sun Bin. Later, he meets Wu Qi and becomes his disciple, beginning an unforgettable teacher-student relationship. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
  36. 36 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
  37. 37 Late Jin: Sima Yi Is Reborn as a Jiehuo Army Soldier 晋末:司马懿重生为乞活军 Historical839k WordsOngoing A hundred and forty years after his time had passed! Sima Yi studied the young body he now inhabited. The Army of the Refugees was an armed force of displaced people at the end of the Eastern Jin dynasty, struggling to survive between the Hu and Han peoples. The original owner, Ran Cheng, was twenty-four. His father and brothers had all died in battle, and he commanded the three hundred survivors of the refugee army. Why do you fight to survive? To die like a dog by the roadside, or to reclaim t 9Reads—Score—14d adds
  38. 38 When Lilacs Bloom: Adventures in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 丁香花开之五代十国历险记 Historical641k WordsCompleted On the day his dissertation defense failed, Hao Xinren, a history PhD student at Yanjiang University, was also dumped by his girlfriend. With a lilac flower in hand, he transmigrated to Later Liang during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, and stumbled right into Zhu Yougui murdering his father. When Zhu Yougui spotted him, Hao Xinren was thrown into the imperial prison to await execution. Fortunately, Guo Xiangyu helped him escape. Hao Xinren won Guo Xiangyu's heart and earned the favo 17Reads—Score—14d adds
  39. 39 The History of the Song Dynasty Is No Mere Smoke 宋史并不如烟 Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Open this book, The Song Dynasty: A History That Still Lives, and you will immediately shed the sense of distance that comes with “reading history,” stepping straight into the elegant yet impassioned world of the Northern and Southern Song. Open this book, The Song Dynasty: A History That Still Lives, and you will see Zhao Kuangyin receiving the imperial yellow robe at Chenqiao Station, the morning frost still on his fingertips and hopes for good governance in his eyes. Open this book, The Son 18Reads—Score—14d adds
  40. 40 The Civil and Martial Arts of Song 文宋武略 Historical558k WordsOngoing A 996 overworked employee at an electronics company transmigrates to the Northern Song. He uses modern knowledge to develop the salt industry, then draws on his knowledge of later history to anticipate Wang Jun’s rebellion and prepare for it in advance, intervening in the course of history. He also puts his knowledge of the later imperial examinations to use, entering officialdom through the child prodigy exam. He develops the economy, creates military equipment, and reorganizes the army, leadin 23Reads—Score—14d adds
  41. 41 I Became an Evil Ghost in the Western Jin Dynasty 我在西晋当恶鬼 Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In 311 AD, the fifth year of the Yongjia era under the Western Jin. Two university students from the twenty-first century transmigrated through time during a hiking trip and fell into the darkest abyss in Chinese history. More than a hundred thousand Jin soldiers were surrounded and slaughtered by Jie cavalry. Their bodies piled up like mountains. And Chen Yuan and Shen Zheng, naked and unarmed, stood in the very heart of that slaughterhouse. This is an epic about staying alive. Shen Zheng chose 9.8kReads7.4Score85814d adds
  42. 42 Who Taught You to Be Such a Spoiled Brat? 谁教你这么当纨绔的? Historical483k WordsCompleted [Power-struggle power fantasy + play the pig to eat the tiger + wits and schemes] [He was supposed to be a carefree wastrel, so how did he end up ruling the court?] Qin Ping transmigrated to the Great Wei dynasty and became the only heir of the Duke of Chen’s household for three generations. His grandfather was a pillar of the state who had served under three emperors and saved the life of Emperor Wei. His father was a great general who guarded the north, but died unexpectedly on the battlefield 733Reads—Score10614d adds
  43. 43 The Jewel's Ordeal 珠玑劫 Historical241k WordsCompleted Hidden in Chang’an’s western market, she commands the Jiuqu intelligence network and rules the jianghu from the shadows. When her adoptive father is murdered, powerful enemies close in, and the regional warlords, jianghu factions, and imperial court all want her dead. She fears neither assassination nor political schemes, plotting every move and turning the tables when all seems lost. She puts down the Weibo rebellion, foils an assassination attempt on Lantern Festival, helps secure the successi —Reads—Score—14d adds
  44. 44 The Great Hero of Meiguan 梅关大侠 Historical200k WordsCompleted Following the ancient Meiguan Road, I see Meiguan beneath the moonlight, like a gray-white scar etched into the blue-black mountainside. The two characters “Meiguan” on the gate tower were written by Zhang Jiuling thirteen hundred years ago. The words remain, but the man is long gone. How many people have passed beneath this gate over the last thirteen hundred years? Refugees, merchants, officials taking up new posts, border guards, rebels, and those sent to suppress them: all have passed throug —Reads—Score—14d adds
  45. 45 Beneath Mount Gaomei Is My Home 高嵋山下是侬家 Historical850k WordsCompleted A true-to-life portrayal of history: one country scholar from a mountain village extends the Qing Empire’s fortunes by half a century. The plot is authentic and the details are subtle, unfolding like a television drama before your eyes. Based on private materials provided by descendants of the Zeng family and on the Draft History of Qing, this novel neither praises nor condemns. It faithfully depicts the humble beginnings of Zeng Guofan, the last great Confucian scholar of China, along with the 36Reads—Score—14d adds
  46. 46 The Red Flag 赤旗 Historical2.6M WordsOngoing After Wang Mang usurps the throne, the realm yearns for the Han. A young man from a later age rises from humble beginnings, raising the red flag to rally countless wretched commoners. Alongside Liu Xiu, the Son of the Plane, he vies to rule the realm. 123Reads7.3Score1714d adds
  47. 47 The Swallow's Pecks, the Emperor's Grandson, and a Kingdom Beneath Her Skirts 燕啄皇孙裙下江山 Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted A tale of the Han palace + satisfying palace intrigue + breathtaking beauties + a powerful heroine and political scheming + a fight back from the brink. Zhao Feiyan has been branded by history with the shameful accusation of “swallowing the emperor’s grandsons,” and reviled for all time. Yet no one knows that it was not cruelty in her nature, but a necessary step on her path to the pinnacle of power. An emperor’s favor is merely the sharpest blade in her hand; even the bonds between sisters can 16Reads—Score—14d adds
  48. 48 White Plus King: Has the Eighth Prince Become an Emperor for the Ages? 王上加白:八爷成千古一帝了? Historical481k WordsCompleted A dark story. After killing his father and usurping the throne, he murders his younger brother and wipes out the empress's entire clan. Politics is a filthy game, and I am a filthy player. What? Aren't you afraid the historians will record the truth? Once I take the throne, great scholars will be ready to argue my case. A Chinese student wakes up to find he has transmigrated into the Qing dynasty, becoming the eighth prince, Aisin Gioro Yinsi. How did I end up as him? Eighth Prince was defeated 297Reads5.8Score—14d adds
  49. 49 Ming Dynasty, 1641 大明1641 Historical491k WordsOngoing In 1641, the Battle of Songjin rages, and the Great Ming stands on the edge of ruin. After a crushing defeat at Songjin, the Ming armies retreat across the front, and the dynasty's fall seems inevitable. A soul from a later age transmigrates into Cao Bianjiao's body. Trapped in a desperate situation, he refuses to sit back and watch the realm collapse. He infiltrates Huang Taiji's camp at night and kills three princes and a duke in battle. Leading a lone army on a thousand-mile raid deep into L 95Reads—Score19414d adds
  50. 50 The Great Tang's Ode: Saving the World and Bringing Peace to the People 大唐赋之济世安民 Historical153k WordsCompleted This novel tells the sweeping, legendary story of Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang! Most of it is based on real history, though I've added some artistic touches and a few personal insights. I wrote this book because I like an actor. I hope that one day I can see him wearing a ceremonial robe embroidered with the twelve imperial symbols. He would look absolutely wonderful! 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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