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- 101 Great Song Super Scholar 大宋超级学霸 That year, the Song Dynasty’s top-tier football league was all the rage, and the people’s heartthrob Su Dongpo placed first in the imperial examinations. That year, property prices in the capital skyrocketed. The old cadre Ouyang Xiu bought a house too late and was kicked out by his wife. That same year, Lord Zhao sneaked a peek at a saucy female wrestling match on the Lantern Festival night, only to be caught red-handed by the neighborhood busybody Sima Guang. That was also the year Wang Laohu 0Votes460.4kRecs163.8kFans
- 102 The Immortal Fate of the Mystic Umbrella 玄伞仙缘 After spending a night at a desolate temple, Ji Cang steps into a turbulent martial world. He stumbles upon a startling secret: his family's old umbrella holds a whole world within… [Ordinary Protagonist] [Longevity] [Alchemy] [Talisman-Making] [Formation Master] 63Votes26kRecs57.5kFans
- 103 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
- 104 Celestial Officials of the Heavenly Dynasty 天朝仙吏 Chu Chen arrives in the Great Chang Dynasty with a temple in his heart and joins the Daoist sect. He cultivates the alchemical Dao within and practices talismans without. He chants scriptures, breathes in qi, and performs ritual ceremonies. He commands the power of thunder, forms sword seals with his fingers, walks the steps of Yu, prays for clear skies and rain, summons gods and dispatches generals, dispels misfortune, saves people, and vanquishes demons... 3Votes335.2kRecs640.3kFans
- 105 Han Si Becomes an Official 韩四当官 A beautiful woman and a golden mansion await within the pages of a book. Once you have mastered your studies, you can be a humble farmer in the morning and enter the emperor's court by evening. Han Si knows nothing of the classics or histories, nor the works of the philosophers, and has no chance of passing the imperial exams. If he wants to bring honor to his family, his only option is to buy an official post! 0Votes701.9kRecs161.2kFans
- 106 Men and Women, Food and Drink 饮食男女 Eldest Uncle: The funeral arrangements are hard to settle Second Uncle: Holding office and enjoying good food Third Uncle: Careful budgeting Qin Huairu: A pretty face He Yuzhu: Fighting and cooking Lou Xiaoe: Unable to escape the courtyard Once Li Xuewu shows up, the uncles' years of effort go down the drain, and even Silly Zhu wishes he could trade places with him. 654Votes925.6kRecs909kFans
- 107 The Ming Dynasty’s First Minister 大明第一臣 Outside Haozhou at the end of the Yuan dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang found a boy. From then on, the Hongwu Emperor had another right-hand man. They fought the Yuan army, crossed the Yangtze, destroyed Chen Youliang, and defeated Zhang Shicheng. They founded the Ming dynasty and reclaimed Yan and Yun. I was everywhere. From then on, the Hongwu Emperor founded the dynasty without a single regret. The foundations of the Ming were as solid as a fortress. Regarding the matter of the Little Prince of Han, we 4Votes254.9kRecs743.2kFans
- 108 The Sun and Moon Endure Forever 日月永在 The early Ming dynasty, when the empire was at the height of its power. In this year, Emperor Jianwen, Zhu Yunwen, ascends the throne. The following year, Zhu Di rebels, in what history calls the Jingnan Campaign. And in this year, a transmigrator arrives in this era. Transmigrate into Zhu Yunwen and lead the Great Ming to sweep across the world. 0Votes187.3kRecs242.7kFans
- 109 The Ming Dynasty's Literary Champion 大明文魁 Before the Forbidden City stand nine gates in succession. Officials in their caps and finery arrive from the southern gate. With palace flowers tucked in their hats, they face the emperor; in the Golden Hall, their names are announced for all to hear. They ride through the imperial avenue for ten miles, hailed as the Ming dynasty’s top scholar. 10Votes1.6MRecs544.3kFans
- 110 A Floating Life in the Late Tang 晚唐浮生 In 878, the fifth year of Emperor Xizong’s Qianfu era. That year, Wang Xianzhi died in battle at Huangmei. His followers chose Huang Chao as their leader, gave him the title of Grand General Who Reaches the Sky, and campaigned across the south. That year, Li Keyong killed Duan Wenchu, the military commissioner of Datong. He and his father launched a rebellion, and Shatuo troops pillaged Hedong. That year, bandits rose throughout Jiangnan, capturing prefectures one after another. That year, Henan 72Votes938.1kRecs1.1MFans
- 111 My Father-in-Law Is Kangxi 我的公公叫康熙 Everyone says being the emperor's wife is hard. Actually, being the emperor's daughter-in-law isn't easy either, especially when the emperor is still in his prime! With my hapless husband in tow, I get an immersive front-row seat to the Nine Dragons' Succession Strife. (A slice-of-life story, focused on everyday living.) 21Votes1.9MRecs475.5kFans
- 112 Seeking Immortal Fate 莫求仙缘 Immortality is not something you can beg for. That is how Mo Qiu got his name. 0Votes217kRecs330.4kFans
- 113 I Own a Wildlife Park 我有一座野生动物园 Oh no, the director has collapsed! (in a tearful voice) Don't... don't call an ambulance just yet. Help me up first! Fang Ye wakes up after staying up all night playing games and discovers that he has become the director of a run-down zoo. A gentle and intelligent Northeast tiger, a fierce and tsundere silver fox, a gray wolf that loves showing off its affection... As the zoo develops, its animals, each with their own unique charm, attract visitors from all over the world. "Why do all the animal 2Votes172.7kRecs199.1kFans
- 114 EN Quest for the Immortal Path 叩问仙道 A young mortal accidentally stumbles onto the path of immortality and struggles onward in his pursuit of the Dao. The road to immortality is harder than climbing to heaven, but no obstacle can diminish his resolve to seek the Dao. Looking back, the green mountains remain, while all his old friends have become bones. Here are two QQ groups. Feel free to join whichever suits you. Muted group: 710441068 (To prevent the chat group from being shut down, notices and announcements may be posted there. 487Votes1.2MRecs979.6kFans
- 115 Reborn as a Financial Tycoon 重生之金融巨头 [The new book Reborn in 2013: Super Technology Empire is out. It's a cutting-edge tech startup story with no System. The protagonist is a genius, and the book has three major arcs: Earth, the Solar System, and the Universe.] In battles of capital fought without bloodshed, plain words can become warriors in steel helmets and armor, while rules mastered by heart can turn into an arsenal of weapons wielded with ease. Who knew a war with neither gunpowder nor cold weapons could be so thrilling… Put 0Votes248.7kRecs387.5kFans
- 116 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
- 117 This Northern Song Dynasty Is a Little Strange 这个北宋有点怪 The protagonist arrives in Northern Song China, only to discover that this era differs from the history he learned. Here stands the Yang Residence of Tianbo, with few able-bodied men and its reputation upheld by widows and orphans. There is also the Residence of Prince Chai, whose owners use an iron certificate of imperial pardon to run rampant among the people. The Eighth Prince and Grand Preceptor Pang trade barbs in court every day. They have split the entire civil officialdom into two factio 0Votes235.2kRecs274.9kFans
- 118 Reborn in the Great Era of 1993 重生大时代之1993 The story of Zhang Xuan, who becomes a literary giant after being reborn. 41Votes460.5kRecs1.3MFans
- 119 EN Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent 吞噬星空2起源大陆 This is Tomato's twelfth novel. It is also the second novel in the continuation of Swallowed Star. Luo Feng takes Morosa through the cycle of reincarnation and arrives at the Origin Continent... 237Votes3.5MRecs4.6MFans
- 120 EN Immortal Abode, Eternal Life 仙府长生 I am the master of my own fate! I am the commander of my own heart! After stumbling into the world of cultivation, Liu Yu spent decades clawing his way forward. He resolved to pursue immortality by any means necessary, swearing that he would be the master of his own destiny. P.S. Decisive and ruthless, sharp-minded, and careful every step of the way. Absolutely no saintly do-gooder behavior. The protagonist has already reached the Deity Transformation stage, so fellow cultivators can read with c 5Votes16.2MRecs705.6kFans
- 121 The Commoner Chancellor 寒门首辅 (This book was shortlisted for the 2016 Xingchuang Award in the Historical Fiction category!) In the fifth year of Hongzhi, Xu Pu was riding high as chief grand secretary, while Li Dongyang had just begun his career as an examiner for the metropolitan examination. Liu Jian had risen to become a Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Pavilion, while Xie Qian had yet to join the cabinet and earn a reputation as a worthy minister. Yang Tinghe was ordered to help compile the Veritable Records of Emperor Xia 0Votes229kRecs98.1kFans
- 122 Awakening: My Era 觉醒，我的时代 0Votes100.4kRecs266.9kFans
- 123 The British Civil Servant 大英公务员 The Second World War, which engulfed the entire world, was entering its final stages, but the decline of the British Empire had only just begun. The United States and the Soviet Union looked forward to a glorious future, knowing that the fallen aristocracy was no longer an obstacle. “I do not agree with their ideas, but dismantling British India first is not entirely a bad thing.” 0Votes566.4kRecs426.2kFans
- 124 EN Peak of the Azure Lotus 青莲之巅 The Immortal Realm, the Qinglian Immortal Domain. On Qinglian Immortal Island stood a golden palace adorned with intricate carvings and painted beams. Its plaque bore the three characters “Qinglian Hall.” Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan stood before rows of spirit tablets. They lit sandalwood incense, placed it in the burner, then went outside. One hundred thousand members of the Wang family stood in neat formation, their expressions solemn. Wang Changsheng began, “Today, I’ll tell you about 12Votes823.2kRecs702.1kFans
- 125 Buried Origin 葬元 A policewoman pursues a fugitive, and the two of them end up in the early Yuan dynasty. By then, the Battle of Yashan is over, the Song dynasty has fallen for good, and Mongol cavalry rules the land. The Yuan Empire’s power is at its peak, and Kublai Khan has secured his throne as king of kings. Who in the world would dare defy him? Start a rebellion? First, try to survive. 0Votes389.2kRecs330.1kFans
- 126 What Do You Mean, a Hexagonal Jungler? 什么叫六边形打野啊 [A League of Legends esports novel] Teamfighting, ganking, vision, mechanics, game sense, champion pool... He maxes out every stat! Gu Xing shows through his pro career what it means to be a true six-sided jungler! … At eighteen, Gu Xing unexpectedly discovers his unique talent. He had only planned to use his summer break to earn some spending money and ease his family’s financial burden, but by sheer chance, he plunges headfirst into the 2016 LPL. Within the league, EDG dominates all comers, R 8Votes362.4kRecs1.4MFans
- 127 I Became a Literary Giant in Russia 我在俄国当文豪 (The first foreign-literary-giant novel on Qidian to average over 10,000 monthly subscriptions) Many years later, when Nabokov was teaching Russian literature in America, this was how he did it. In a darkened room, he first switched on a lamp in the corner and said, “Pushkin was the first beacon of Russian literature.” Then he switched on a lamp in the middle of the room and said, “This is Gogol.” He turned on another lamp and declared, “This is Chekhov.” Then he strode to the window, yanked ope 734Votes169.4kRecs430.8kFans
- 128 If I Can't Become a Live-In Son-in-Law, I'll Just Have to Become a Saint Through My Fate 当不成赘婿就只好命格成圣 Lu Jing transmigrates into Dafu and becomes a young scion of a prominent family, soon to be married into another clan. This world is strange and fantastical. From the start, Lu Jing is saddled with the lowly status of a live-in son-in-law, yet he cannot even go to his wife's family. His future looks bleak. But after reading the Book of Changes from cover to cover, he awakens the Fate of Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune! Everyone has a fate! So Lu Jing begins accumulating fates, findi 0Votes283.4kRecs2MFans
- 129 Dreaming Back to the Ming Dynasty Spring 梦回大明春 After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, he had no household registration, so he couldn't sit the imperial exams. He wanted to study, but had no teacher. Luckily, Longchang Post Station, where Wang Yangming was exiled, was right next door. But that was still a few years away, so for now he would just grab a teacher and bring him home to make do. 1Votes1.6MRecs667.4kFans
- 130 Lord of Hailansa 海兰萨领主 Imperial soldier Suldak joined the 57th Heavy Infantry Regiment of the Bena Legion and served for four years on the Warsaw Plane. While clearing a battlefield at a logging camp, he rescued a young man who had been injured and was also mute. Suldak brought him back to the barracks. This is the story of that young man, whose origins were unknown... 23Votes687.9kRecs438.4kFans
- 131 Marrying a Wicked Man 嫁恶夫 Given a second life, she married a villain! 0Votes86.9kRecs87.9kFans
- 132 Demon Painter 画妖师 This Buddhist disciple treads the earth and makes lotuses bloom, changes in size, exhausts his afflictions, and wields wondrous supernatural powers. This Taoist travels a thousand miles with sword in hand, roams in spirit and commands the vital energy, flies free of all traces, and practices marvelous arts. But I have only one brushstroke, with which I portray the human heart and paint across heaven and earth! 1Votes146.1kRecs184.6kFans
- 133 EN Red Chamber: Defying Heaven's Fall 红楼之挽天倾 A thousand beauties weep, ten thousand fair women mourn. White bones pile like mountains, their names long forgotten; all were once young lords and lovely ladies. A young man from a later age transmigrates into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber, taking the place of a distant relative of the Ningguo House. To avoid being dragged down by the Jia family, he must tread carefully at every turn. Yet when he looks around, he sees a nation on the brink of chaos. To keep the Central Plains from falli 22Votes1.1MRecs1.4MFans
- 134 Reviving the Han Dynasty 兴汉室 [Winner of the gold prize in the Great Nation Chronicles writing contest for The Legend of Qin] He woke up to find himself Emperor Xian of Han, Liu Xie! He killed Dong Zhuo, only for Wang Yun to seize power. He dealt with Wang Yun, only for the Rebellion of Li Jue and Guo Si to erupt. He pacified Yong and Liang, only for powerful clans to carve up the land. Ruling the realm is 0Votes319.2kRecs160.4kFans
- 135 Special Forces Years 特种岁月 Among the things a man can be proudest of in his life are serving in the military, being a special forces soldier, and facing off against the strongest soldiers in the world. And giving a piece of your youth to your homeland, risking your life for the people of this land. Zhuang Yan has done all of these things. (This book pays tribute to every soldier of the Republic who has given their youth to the country, shed blood, and worked hard! 7Votes555.1kRecs320kFans
- 136 Back in the Ming Dynasty as a Foolish Emperor 回到明朝做昏君 I transmigrated to the Ming dynasty and became Zhu Youxiao, the carpenter emperor. Well, I’ll stay in the background. I’ll take the blame, while you lot go die. Those who purchase the full book can privately message an admin to join the VIP group. 0Votes212.2kRecs418.2kFans
- 137 Han Watchtower 汉阙 Looking back across a thousand years, the palaces of the Han still stand! It is the third year of Yuanfeng under Emperor Zhao of Han. Powerful ministers dominate the court, while the Xiongnu remain unconquered and the Silk Road hangs by a thread... Wei Qing and Huo Qubing may be gone, but the Han people’s pioneering spirit will never die. New heroes are about to emerge! At a post station ca 21Votes1.5MRecs516.4kFans
- 138 A Prestigious Ming Clan 大明望族 Xiao Jiu's new book, My Father-in-Law Is Kangxi, launches on Qidian on May 1, 2022. As the saying goes, the Shen clan of the world comes from Wuxing. The Shen clan of Wuxing, the Zhou clan of Runan, the Gu clan of Kuaiji, the Li clan of Longxi, the Chen clan of Donghai, and the Zhang clan of Zhongshan are known as China's Six Great Clans. By the mid-Ming dynasty, the prestige of the great clans had long since faded. A branch of the Shen clan made i 0Votes234.6kRecs126.3kFans
- 139 EN Nano Rise 纳米崛起 The struggle of a man with hyperthymesia. This is the age of nanotechnology. It began with a memory from the future. He seized an opportunity in the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis. He laid his foundation in nanomaterials technology. He rose through the resource recycling industry. 0Votes217.3kRecs223kFans
- 140 A Guide to Time-Traveling in the Northern Song 北宋穿越指南 If you transmigrate back to the Song Dynasty, should you compose poetry and enjoy romance? Or raise an army and vie for supremacy? Either way, first things first: fill your stomach. 55Votes1.4MRecs2.6MFans
- 141 EN Clearing Jin 廓晋 To clear the way means, first, to open it up, and second, to sweep it clean. Having arrived in the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms era, one should strike out into the current, set one’s heart on the Northern Expeditions, drive the Five Hu tribes from the Central Plains, and then sweep away the aristocratic clans from the imperial court. Such is the way to clear the realm, build a new enterprise, and carry on Chinese civilization. That is the theory. But in the autumn of Yonghe 5, AD 349, when a 15.7kVotes911.1kRecs1.1MFans
- 142 EN I Am Louis XIV 我乃路易十四 What could be worse than realizing, while you’re still in swaddling clothes, that you’re none other than Louis XIV? Well, there’s this: it’s a fantasy version, too. 1Votes287kRecs126.4kFans
- 143 Raise an Army and Seize the Tripod 纵兵夺鼎 In the fourth year of Zhongping, Yan Bei leapt into the rushing current of the world’s great tides. From then on, with the strength of his two hands and fists, he went from an ordinary ripple to a towering wave that churned the seas, striving to rise from obscurity and become a hero known throughout the land. - Readers’ group: Deer-Taking Marquis and friends welcome you with open arms. [102341981] - 0Votes65.9kRecs58.3kFans
- 144 My Dad Is a Hidden Billionaire 我的爸爸是隐藏首富 “Xiao Li, can you do the job or not? If you can't, get lost. Plenty of people can do it.” “I'm so fed up.” Xiao Li checked her WeChat chat history. The messages clearly recorded the conversation, so she could confirm whether she'd really made a mistake. Client: “Make a 60-by-90 lightbox panel.” Me: “OK.” A few days later... “Xiao Li, can you do anything right? What did the client actually ask for? Look at what you've made. It's all wrong! They wanted a landscape lightbox panel. What did you make 0Votes271.4kRecs0Fans
- 145 The Cicada Stirs 蝉动 Private detective Zuo Zhong returns to the past and fights in the heart of enemy territory. Nicknamed the Smiling Tiger, he excels at stabbing people in the back and is well versed in the principles of the Jade Seat Golden Buddha and the Steampunk Formula. 11Votes491.3kRecs561.2kFans
- 146 The Ming Dynasty's Young Student 大明小学生 In Nanjing, beside the Qinhuai River, a lowly young man stands at a crossroads in history. His impoverished life takes a turn when he meets a rich older woman. The common folk of the Ming Dynasty have no right to call themselves students, so they might as well start out as elementary school pupils. 1Votes634.9kRecs637kFans
- 147 A Roll Call of Great Men 数风流人物 A late-Ming, half-alternate-history, Dream of the Red Chamber-inspired officialdom cultivation novel by Ruigen, absolutely packed with flavor! The second year of the Yonglong era of the Great Zhou. Prosperity conceals danger. The Four Kings and Eight Dukes bask in glory, while civil officials and military generals thrive in luxury. Within the court, the Northern and Southern civil and military factions feud without end. Beyond the borders, enemies eye the nine frontier regions and the coastal te 0Votes2.9MRecs719.8kFans
- 148 The Directorate of Ceremonial 司礼监 Never look down on a poor young man. My uncle is Wei Zhongxian. A masterpiece from Ao Gu, guaranteed. 1Votes584.3kRecs320.4kFans
- 149 When Will I Be Called to Serve? 何日请长缨 In 1994, China's machine-tool industry was suffering losses across the board. The authorities sent veteran department head Zhou Heng and young university graduate Tang Zifeng to the verge-of-bankruptcy Linha First Machine Tool Factory to help turn the enterprise around. After arduous efforts, Linha First Machine Tool was reborn and continued to grow stronger. Its Changying-brand series of machine tools entered the international arena, outshone all competitors, and became a shining Chinese callin 2Votes487.1kRecs176.4kFans
- 150 The Incredible Mountains and Seas 不可思议的山海 Yun Zai said he only wanted the people of his tribe to have enough to eat and warm clothes to wear. He had never thought about anything else. Emperor Yao said the young man was quite impressive. Emperor Shun considered him a rival. Yu the Great wanted to write him a letter of recommendation. Yun Zai: “If the Mandate of Heaven is mine...” A farming story inspired by the Classic of Mountains and Seas! The old group got nuked. 1Votes302.5kRecs297.6kFans
