Novels like The Ming Dynasty: Starting with Caution
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- 1 The Ming Dynasty, 1587 大明王朝1587 In the fifteenth year of the Wanli era, Hai Rui was dead, Qi Jiguang had retired due to illness, and all of Zhang Juzheng's faction had been driven from office. Shen Shixing was serving as Grand Secretary, while Li Chengliang nervously held his ground in Liaodong. Nurhaci had built a new city atop his old base in Jianzhou. Toyotomi Hideyoshi was on the verge of unifying Japan, and war at sea between England and Spain was imminent. Jesuit missionaries had brought Catholicism and Western knowledge 0Votes12.7kRecs19.8kFans
- 2 Taking Stock of the Ming Dynasty 统计大明 A powerful empire must be able to provide at least 2,000 statistics about its country. If Chongzhen had known his country inside and out, his ending would surely have been different. 0Votes25.3kRecs92.4kFans
- 3 Why Has Your Majesty Rebelled? 陛下因何造反 In the fourth month of the seventeenth year of Chongzhen, Li Zicheng’s Shun army broke through the capital. The Chongzhen Emperor, Zhu Youjian, hanged himself on Coal Hill and died for his country. Yet at the very moment he died, countless scenes surged through his mind. His soul seemed to drift above China, witnessing nearly four hundred years of history after the fall of the Ming. In that instant, centuries passed. In that instant, Zhu Youjian understood where he had failed and the true reason 0Votes57.6kRecs131.8kFans
- 4 What Should I Do About the Zombie Inside Me? 体内有个丧尸怎么办 The starship only stopped briefly on the post-apocalyptic Blue Star, but Tang Tang was tragically captured by a gang of wilderness bandits. When she woke up, all her bodily functions were normal, and she had been rescued. The only thing that wasn't normal was... she had developed a second personality. Or rather, someone had moved into her body: a man, and a zombie to boot! 0Votes3kRecs1.6kFans
- 5 I Am Wang Fugui 我是王富贵 I am Wang Fugui. In the Ming dynasty, no one has more money than me, and no one has a higher official rank… But to achieve either of those things, I first have to help Zhu Houcong ascend the throne and protect his birth father. Protect the best Zhu Houcong, and firmly defend Prince Xing’s status as his birth father… To sum it up, this is the struggle of two chuunibyou teenagers. No matter how hard it gets, I’ll make every court official vanish without a trace! Reader group: 284,427,642 0Votes88.9kRecs82.1kFans
- 6 The Two Chief Ministers 两府相公 Liu, personal name Yunqing, courtesy name Yuanshan... He began his career in prefectures and counties, promoting prosperity and strengthening the frontier. He taught the barbarians and transformed the people, gathering them into cities, linking fields with roads and rivers with seas. He revived countless neglected enterprises and introduced cotton from Tianzhu. With the revival of weaving, the people of the Nine Provinces were clothed... Later, he was promoted to the central government and broug 0Votes3.4kRecs3.3kFans
- 7 EN The Richest Man in the Ninja World 在忍界当首富的日子 After transmigrating as the younger brother of Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Fuyou is starting to panic! He was preparing to train hard, become the God of the Shinobi World, and crush all opposition. But when he graduated from the Ninja Academy, he suddenly discovered... there was another path he could take! “Itachi, forget being a ninja. Become a spendthrift instead. Your uncle will give you money. The more you blow, the more everyone will like you.” Being a ninja won't save the Uchiha!, Uchiha Fuyou T 0Votes26kRecs113.7kFans
- 8 The Academic Ace Starts with Change 学霸从改变开始 “The Host must retake the college entrance examination and achieve the required preferential admission score!” “I've already started selling my books, and you want me to repeat a year?” “If you don't repeat a year, how can I give you the cheat System?” “…” Although it is an option that cannot be refused, making a choice means changing. Beginning with that choice, Chen Zhou gradually changes himself. 0Votes126.5kRecs229.3kFans
- 9 The Mentor of the New Era 新时代导师 After transmigrating to a thriving world of magic, he'd rather work himself to death in an arcane laboratory than stop waving his manuscript and shouting at the top of his voice: “I'll usher in the Information Age!” P.S. This is a fantasy novel featuring a moon landing program, personal computers, the internet... 0Votes25.4kRecs37.4kFans
- 10 My Lifespan Is Overdue 阳寿已欠费 Just before his death, Li Wen obtained an app that could extend his life. By accepting missions, he could exchange them for extra years of life and improve himself as well. After completing one mission after another, Li Wen discovered that he had transcended, let go, and grown bolder and bolder. He dared to beat bratty children and dared to curse out old ladies who cut in line! My lifespan account is overdrawn, so who am I supposed to fear? 0Votes37kRecs84.2kFans
- 11 Xuanhuan: I, the Villainous Sect Master, Suppress the Children of Destiny 玄幻：我，反派宗主打压气运之子 [Passionate power fantasy + Villain protagonist + One heroine] Li Xiao transmigrates to the Nine Heavens Continent, a fantasy world, and becomes the villainous sect master of the Misty Sacred Land. As he faces death and the destruction of his cultivation, he binds to the Villainous Slaughter System and gains an invincible golden finger. By changing the story’s course, he can seize any opportunity meant for a Child of Fortune or Daughter of Fortune, and receive a System reward. Li Xiao decides to 0Votes409Recs2.8kFans
- 12 I Got Stronger Even After I Died 我死了也变强了 Ma Sha died and ended up in a world where scientists held the greatest power. “What do you think of the Frankenstein School?” “They like to wander around cemeteries on stormy nights, and they're good at making stitched-up monsters.” “I have no interest in roaming cemeteries on stormy nights. What about the Darwin School?” “See those giant octopuses in the sea? They're their handiwork.” “I don't want to make octopuses either. What about the Pasteur School?” “They're experts on bacteria. Their sch 0Votes121.7kRecs81.8kFans
- 13 Divine Cat Subdues Demons 神猫伏魔 Jiang Ming: I fell into a sewer, turned into a cat, and got controlled by a mouse that can stand and walk. What should I do? Answer urgently, please! 0Votes34.3kRecs58kFans
- 14 My Italy 我的意呆利 If the two World Wars were a catastrophe for humanity, then Italy was one of the few sources of comedy amid that catastrophe, lending a touch of levity to the brutal conflict. But now, someone intends to change how people see Italy... 0Votes74.3kRecs88.9kFans
- 15 Our Sect Leader Is a Little Confused 咱家宗主有点懵 Dong... Dong... Dong... Dong... Dong... The unceasing tolling of the bell startled a flock of drowsy birds. With a flurry of flapping wings, they merged into a black cloud and fled into the distance. The clouds drifted like wisps of mist, and the setting sun shone from the west, gilding the enormous bell atop the main peak with a dazzling golden rim. The bell stood nearly ten feet tall. A scruffy, bearded cultivator stood on a nearby mountaintop, pointing at the bell and shouting over its 0Votes28.8kRecs33.4kFans
- 16 Unrivaled Treasure Appraisal 鉴宝无双 In the world of antiques, discernment is everything. He, however, takes a path all his own. A seemingly chance encounter with a little white dog sets him on the road to collecting antiques and treasures. But is it really a dog? And is it connected to the Nine Tripod Cauldrons, the legendary treasures that have lain dormant for two thousand years? 0Votes131.4kRecs82.5kFans
- 17 Journey to the West: The Peerless Toad 西游之绝代凶蟾 Yun Xiang, a transmigrator, had one little dream: to become the greatest toad in the world of Journey to the West. Then he accidentally made it come true. His new book, He Is a God in Egypt, is now available. 0Votes63.5kRecs108.7kFans
- 18 The Demon-Sealing Heavenly Stratagem General 封魔天策将 [The new book, Moonless Night, is now updated with a brand-new story!] Zhu Xiaoyu once had an older brother. For some unknown reason, their parents buried him in the backyard. Fifteen years later, when Zhu Xiaoyu secretly dug him up, he discovered that his brother was still alive... and was taken with him to a magical ancient world. This world has Daoist arts, cultivation techniques, ghosts and spirits, and extraordinary masters... Old Yandou's student group: 454768723 (subscription screenshot r 0Votes23.9kRecs226.2kFans
- 19 Song Xu 宋煦 The Liao and Western Xia are poised to strike, and the Jingkang Disaster is just around the corner! Wang Anshi's reforms loom above, while the Old Party controls the government below. The protagonist, transmigrated into the body of Zhao Xu, Emperor Zhezong of Song, can only say: this is so hard. 0Votes174.4kRecs164.9kFans
- 20 The Detective in the World of Famous Detectives 名侦探世界的警探 New book: Conan: What’s Wrong with Me, a Phantom Thief Pretending to Be Shinichi? I humbly beg you all to add it to your collections and support it! Tang Ze: Detectives can only follow a criminal’s trail to catch them, but I can use my knowledge to foresee the future and prevent crimes! Conan: Looks like I need to go back to Hawaii for more training! Tang Ze: Detectives often risk being killed by the criminals they’re pursuing. My physical approach to solving cases can reduce casualties! Conan: 0Votes122.6kRecs154kFans
- 21 Legend of the Ghost Empress 幽后传奇 She is a simple woman, as simple as they come. Newly married, all she wants is to live out her life simply and peacefully. She never expected fate to play such a cruel joke on her. Coldness and discrimination come one after another. Just when she has lost all hope, Heaven takes pity on her once more. From the moment she meets him, she discovers that a destined soulmate really does exist. From then on, no matter how many thorns lie in her path, she can face them with a smile. From then on, they w 0Votes2.3MRecs754.2kFans
- 22 Starting with a Fake University 从冒牌大学开始 Ding Yue had barely transmigrated to a parallel world when he failed the college entrance exam. To avoid getting beaten up by his parents, Ding Yue forged an admission letter, built a fake university website, and rented a plot near the university district. He hastily opened a sham university, hoping to get away with it. But to his surprise, the enrollment fair at his fake university was packed on opening day... P.S. A lighthearted entrepreneurial story with everyday life, a tycoon protagonist, t 0Votes118.7kRecs252.1kFans
- 23 The Foolish Son-in-Law of the Zhenguan Era 贞观憨婿 “Your Majesty, do something about your son-in-law Wei the Fool! He’s challenging those ministers to a fight outside the East Gate again!” a minister ran into Ganlu Hall and shouted to Li Shimin. “That Wei the Fool is an absolute menace! Pass down my verbal order: no fighting at the East Gate!” Li Shimin shouted angrily. “Come on, let’s go to the West Gate. We can’t fight at the East Gate!” Wei Hao shouted at the ministers outside the East Gate. 33Votes365.9kRecs375.5kFans
- 24 At First, I Only Wanted to Be an Actor 一开始，我只想做演员 A story about someone full of fantasies about the entertainment industry… The protagonist has a gamer’s attitude, so don’t take it too seriously… PS: This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental! 0Votes283.8kRecs219.3kFans
- 25 The Northern Song Dynasty's Young Literary Prodigy 北宋小文豪 Su Lu is in the Northern Song dynasty, and his hometown is Meishan. Born into a wealthy official's family, Su Lu has lived in luxury since childhood. Spoiled and pampered, he has no lofty ambitions and is only cut out to live off someone else. He is actively looking for a partner to take him on so he can spend the rest of his life as an unambitious couch potato. He's already made a thorough plan for his future: if he really can't find a wife who can support him, he doesn't mind staying home and 0Votes114.6kRecs66.3kFans
- 26 The Rise of Liu Shan, an Internet-Addicted Teen 网瘾少年刘禅之崛起 In the twenty-fourth year of Jian'an, Liu Shan discovered a strange door in his bedroom. From then on, he lived the life of a chuunibyou shut-in, guzzling Coke, slurping instant noodles, munching spicy strips, and spending his days glued to the internet. From now on, don't call me A Dou. Call me Emperor Dou, Liu Shan! 0Votes107.9kRecs133kFans
- 27 Xu Xian Is No Sword Immortal 许仙不是剑仙 New book: You Don't Know the Joy of Demonic Cultivation Techniques Xu Xian, He had planned to flee ten thousand miles away as soon as Bai Suzhen arrived. Unfortunately, in this world overrun with demons, he simply wasn't strong enough to do that. So, he chose to be a low-key sword immortal on the surface. In secret, he studied escape arts, practiced Daoist techniques, made talismans, researched formations, and made friends far and wide. If he could, Xu Xian would only use sword techniques... [In 0Votes75.8kRecs365.3kFans
- 28 The Ultimate Carry While Doing Nothing 最强躺赢 Unbeatable in the top lane, a tyrant in mid; ruthless in the jungle, with tricks up his sleeve. The Carry-Win Sect protects its support, until its leader awakens and slaughters all! [Dedicated to the mischievous friends I used to game with back in school, unforgettable happy days in my life.] 0Votes75.2kRecs74.2kFans
- 29 EN I Thought This Was Scientific 俺寻思这挺科学的 The original title of this book was A Certain Unscientific Marvel Scientist A playboy with an LED light built into his chest, an iron shell covering his body, and a habit of flying wildly through the sky; a bespectacled shut-in in a skintight mask who constantly swings between skyscrapers; an armless doctor who turned into a lizard while trying to retrieve his little right hand; an outdated frozen food who spent seventy years lying in the Arctic while retaining a superb physique; a bald doctor w 0Votes106.5kRecs163.1kFans
- 30 I Deceived Kangxi 骗了康熙 At the crucial moment in the struggle among the Nine Princes, the illegitimate son of Longkodo, commander of the Nine Gates, tricks Kangxi badly! 9Votes279.6kRecs385.1kFans
- 31 The Monkey King Is My Junior Brother 孙猴子是我师弟 Sun Wukong: “Senior Brother, teach me a spell.” Jin Si: “I’ll teach you a Tailed Beast Bomb. Here, open wide.” Patriarch Bodhi: “Why did you bring back a little fox?” Jin Si: “I’m checking whether it has the potential to become a fox spirit.” 2Votes207.9kRecs202.7kFans
- 32 I Can Break Through Dimensions 我能打破次元壁 “What’s the point of transmigrating into the world of anime?” Xia Ruo smiled as he patted the all-purpose cat Tom, who could cook and clean for him. “There’s no such thing as a magical girl. That’s all just anime nonsense.” As soon as Xia Ruo finished speaking, a magical girl riding a staff landed behind him. Whenever an anime series ended, some kids would always pester Xia Ruo. “Big brother, big brother, why does that handsome male lead in the anime look so much like you?” This is a 0Votes143.8kRecs133.6kFans
- 33 A Master of Ghostly Tricks 戏鬼神 A strange, fantastical journey shrouded in mystery. The story of a group of guardians at the gates of the human world… 0Votes147.7kRecs153.6kFans
- 34 EN Is There Really Someone Who Thinks Cultivating Immortality is Difficult? 不会真有人觉得修仙难吧 The Immortal Martial Era, the third day of the third month. Thanks to the sect leader's tireless efforts, Qingyun Dao Sect finally welcomed its eighth disciple, Ye Ping. To persuade Ye Ping to stay and earn his respect, everyone in the sect tried every trick in the book to fool him. They bragged that they were peerless geniuses in swordsmanship, cultivation, alchemy, artifact crafting, divination, formations, treasure appraisal, and even children of fortune. To keep up the image of genius, they 0Votes1.9MRecs1.3MFans
- 35 My Dreamlike Years 我的梦幻年代 Shen Mengxi’s motto was, “I’ll just muddle along!” He never imagined that someone like him would become a big name in the entertainment industry. 0Votes357.9kRecs193kFans
- 36 Master of the Eclectic School 杂家宗师 The School of Eclecticism, one of the Nine Schools, excels at drawing on the teachings of every school! Modern screenwriter Ma Jin is reborn into the Great Qian Dynasty, a dynasty that replaced the Ming and Qing! He becomes the owner of a small tavern in the capital. To drum up business, Ma Jin takes up storytelling there, and The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties and The Complete Tale of Yue Fei make him famous! His novels, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margin, become runaway hits 0Votes57kRecs90.4kFans
- 37 The Stormy Song Dynasty 风雨大宋 A soul crossed a thousand years and arrived in the mid-Northern Song, during the reign of Emperor Renzong. He starts a business in a small county town to improve his family's circumstances, then passes the jinshi exam and becomes an official, taking one steady step after another. During the Song dynasty's most prosperous age, this soul from a later era fulfills his life's ambitions and rises to the highest ranks of government. 0Votes333kRecs78.6kFans
- 38 EN Everyone Knows I'm a Hidden Master—Except Me 全世界只有我不知道我是高人 What’s it like to be an ordinary person whom a group of cultivators mistake for a reclusive master? Lin Zhishui is in that position, but he can’t answer the question yet. Because even now, he still hasn’t realized that the customers who love traditional culture and visit his calligraphy and painting shop are actually extraordinary people who cultivate in secret. And those customers he thought had died of terminal illnesses... had in fact ascended to immortality! The customers never imagined that 0Votes215.1kRecs262.3kFans
- 39 The Great Lord of Spring and Autumn 春秋大领主 He wakes up in the State of Jin during the Spring and Autumn period, reborn as a minor lord. Not long before, the ruler of Jin had called on several noble houses to join forces and wipe out the Zhao clan. The turmoil at home had yet to subside, and the world beyond its borders was in constant upheaval. Lü Wu, now a minor noble after his soul transmigrated into the past, decides to use knowledge from later generations to improve his life before setting out to become a great lord… It is an age whe 0Votes226.1kRecs150kFans
- 40 EN I'm Not That Uzumaki Naruto! 我不是那个漩涡鸣人 In the cold, gloomy laboratory, Naruto opened his bright blue eyes and smiled at Orochimaru. “Want these Rinnegan?” (New book: A Newcomer in the Naruto World, Starting by Blackmailing Danzo. 0Votes139.7kRecs150.1kFans
- 41 EN The Favored One of the Primordial World 洪荒关系户 Synopsis: Bai Jin was reborn before the Three Pure Ones attained sainthood and was taken as a disciple by Tongtian. Feeling an intense sense of crisis, Bai Jin began charting his own path to survival. He ingratiated himself with his senior uncles, befriended powerful figures, and influenced the great events of the Primordial World bit by bit, weaving a network of connections to protect himself. Along the way, Bai Jin earned countless accolades. Taishang: “Bai Jin possesses great wisdom!” Yuanshi 0Votes225.2kRecs463.9kFans
- 42 Long Live the Emperor's Brother 皇兄万岁 “Xia Ji, as a prince, you have disgraced the royal family. What punishment do you deserve?” “I am willing to be confined to the Scripture Pavilion for three years.” “Granted.” “Your Majesty, the royal Scripture Pavilion contains quite a few divine arts and secret techniques...” “Move them all out. Leave only Buddhist scriptures for that rebellious son!” And so, the prince spent two years reading Buddhist scriptures. You read the Heart Sutra and extracted the skill orb “Immovable Wisdom King Form 0Votes262.5kRecs922.3kFans
- 43 The Perfect Youth Against the Tide 逆流完美青春 Liu Yun returned to 2002, gaining the chance to experience the vivid and colorful sights he had never encountered in his previous life. 0Votes90.5kRecs190.1kFans
- 44 The First Crown Prince of Great Ming 大明第一太子 In the first year of Hongwu, at the Fengtian Hall, Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, seated on the Dragon Throne, waved his hand. The Minister of Rites lifted the investiture edict and began to read: "By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: My eldest son, Zhu Biao, born of the Empress, is the first heir of the imperial clan. His natural talents are pure and admirable, and his character is noble and weighty. Now, respectfully following the original edict, examining the established rites, humbly co 0Votes206kRecs333.5kFans
- 45 What Is It Like to Pretend to Be an Immortal? 模拟神仙是什么体验 [Hello, player. Welcome to the test server for Immortal Simulator.] Shen Lue (looking confused): “I’ve played life simulators before, but what the heck is an immortal simulator?” [Unlockable character: God of Death] [Unlockable follower: Thanos] [Unlockable scenario: Crisis on Titan] [Enjoy the game!] Hello, everyone! I'm Shen Lue! I've been playing this goofy game for a while, and it's been pretty fun, except I keep getting myself killed. But as a player, coming back to life should be a basic f 0Votes813.3kRecs133.6kFans
- 46 The World Enters the Age of Myth 全球迈入神话时代 In the midst of an ordinary life, Lu Yiming suddenly gained superpowers. He had thought he was about to reach the pinnacle of success, only to discover that the whole world had undergone a drastic transformation! Ancient legends became reality, mysterious prophecies were repeatedly proven true, and all kinds of supernatural phenomena appeared before the public one after another: martial arts, magic, cultivation, demons, ghosts, and monsters. The old order collapsed, and humanity was about to ent 6Votes295.8kRecs503.3kFans
- 47 Sowing the Seeds of the Heart Demon Dao 心魔种道 Fellow cultivators, masters, Taoist priests, nuns, fairies, demon lords, and sect leaders, welcome to my world. Enjoy the supreme delight and boundless pleasure of traveling through the myriad realms. (Wry smile.) 0Votes161.3kRecs152.5kFans
- 48 Ten Thousand Years of Newbie Protection 一万年新手保护期 Lin Chong may be the only transmigrator in history to have gotten “stuck.” Trapped in the gap between another world and Earth, he has ten thousand years to contemplate life. As he ponders, Earth races into the interstellar age, hurtling toward a mythic era. And the coffin lids of the gods and Buddhas filling the other world are starting to come loose. This is a story about a homebound cultivator and technological advancement, where the protagonist gets “stuck” in transmigration for ten t 0Votes101.4kRecs254.7kFans
- 49 My Life Simulator 我的人生模拟器 You only get one life, but... a life simulator lets you experience all kinds of different lives. 0Votes497.2kRecs363.1kFans
- 50 Sequence Player 序列玩家 To the Players: This is the secret of life, the journey of all things. You will grow stronger, become superheroes, and even reach for the powers of the gods. But if you fail, you die. Because you have already embarked on the highest sequence of the evolutionary game! “Isn’t this just making things hard for Darwin?” Li Changhe murmured as he watched a Player walking through the air in the distance. “And Newton, while they’re at it.” If you don’t like hot-blooded stories, please don’t flame me. 0Votes237.2kRecs781.6kFans
