Upright Folks Love Reading Irreverent History 正经人就爱看不正经历史

2 初 The Second Fang of the Early Tang 初唐房二传 Qing Le晴了Historical3.6M WordsCompleted This book was originally titled Taming the Early Tang One of the most formidable women in history, Princess Gaoyang, hailed by later generations as a great pioneer who yearned for free love, slowly raised her head. Her pretty face blossomed into a smile at me, her brows relaxing, her eyes curving, dimples faintly appearing, and the corners of her lips lifting into a perfect arc. She was breathtakingly beautiful and seductively alluring, leaving me completely unable to breathe. The future empress 0Votes1.7MRecs433.3kFans

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The original title of this book was "Taming the Early Tang Dynasty". One of history's most formidable women, Princess Gaoyang, hailed by later generations as a great pioneer of free love, slowly raised her head. Her beautiful face blossomed into a smile, her brows relaxed, her eyes curved, dimples appearing and disappearing, and the corners of her lips curving into a perfect arc. Exquisitely beautiful, captivatingly alluring, she left me breathless. The future empress, the ruthless, merciless, and heartless Iron Lady Wu Zetian, who made the entire Tang Dynasty tremble, stood before me, her face flushed, speaking softly…

4 大 The Great Tang’s Rebel 大唐顽主 Nine Cups of Clear Tea九盏清茶Historical1.2M WordsOngoing After 228 years, the Tang Empire is battered by internal strife and external threats, teetering on the brink of collapse. Its golden age has passed, and its fortunes are fading. In the sixth year of Huichang, the crown prince, forgotten for eleven years, returns to Chang’an. Amid an invisible game of strategy, he gradually sets out on the path to becoming emperor. He gathers scholars, establishes his military authority, is granted the title Prince You, seizes the succession, pacifies the regiona 0Votes16kRecs12kFans

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After 228 years, the Tang Dynasty, beset by internal and external troubles, was on the verge of collapse. Its golden age was over, and its national fortunes were declining. The eldest prince, forgotten for eleven years, returned to Chang'an in the sixth year of the Huichang era. In an invisible game of chess, he gradually embarked on his path to imperial power: gathering scholars, establishing military might, bestowing titles upon the Prince of You, seizing the crown prince position, pacifying regional warlords, seizing power from eunuchs, eliminating factional strife, defeating the Uyghurs, suppressing the Tibetans, and conquering the Nanzhao Kingdom. Ultimately, he propelled the dying Tang Dynasty back to its glorious golden age... Welcome, brothers and sisters, to join our group for tea tasting, philosophical discussions, and historical reminiscences over wine. QQ Group: 527391828

7 醉 Drunk on a Pillow Beneath the River and Mountains 醉枕江山 Yue Guan月关Historical4.1M WordsCompleted Empress Wu Zhao rules beneath the sun and moon, while Shangguan Wan'er weighs the affairs of the realm. Li Guo'er is more beautiful than any flower, and the Five Great Clans scheme against one another. Princess Taiping can find no peace, while the third son of the Li family is none other than Longji. Di Renjie, Zhang Yizhi, Feng Xiaobao... Talented men, lovely women, and rough-and-ready sorts! Red sleeves beckon, and wandering heroes roam beneath the skies of the Great Tang, Drunk, they rest the 0Votes2.9MRecs598.9kFans

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Empress Wu Zetian reigns supreme, and Shangguan Wan'er surveys the world. Li Guo'er is more beautiful than a flower, while the five families scheme against each other. Princess Taiping's life was far from peaceful; Li Jiasanlang was truly a legendary figure. Di Renjie, Zhang Yizhi, Feng Xiaobao... Talented men, beautiful women, and lowly butchers! Red sleeves flutter, chivalrous wanderers roam the skies of the Tang Dynasty. Drunk, I lie on my pillow amidst the rivers and mountains, laughing and talking as I gaze upon the universe!

9 调 Disciplining the Song Dynasty 调教大宋 Cangshan Yue苍山月Historical2.7M WordsCompleted In the sixth year of Qingli, the Zhao Song dynasty was awash in song and dance. Then a madman arrived… He saw with his own eyes the Great Song's splendor, grace, and warmth. At first, Tang Yi just wanted to enjoy this era. The Jingkang Incident, the Mongol cavalry, none of it had anything to do with him. History would follow its own course, no matter how much he meddled. A thousand years later, China would still be China! It couldn't fall! But when an old man, worried for his country and its 2Votes1.2MRecs990.3kFans

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In the sixth year of the Qingli era, the prosperous and peaceful Zhao Song Dynasty welcomed a madman... I witnessed firsthand the elegance and warmth of the Song Dynasty. Initially, Tang Yi only wanted to enjoy this era; the humiliation of Jingkang and the Mongol cavalry were irrelevant to him. After all, no matter how much turmoil occurred, history would follow its own course. A thousand years later, China would still be China! It will not perish! But when that patriotic old man appeared before him, his heart changed... He wanted to do something for that old man, and incidentally, something for this era... Therefore, Tang Yi's sole objective became how to transform the Song Dynasty, this sheep, into a wolf baring its fangs of capitalism! Criticism group: 492610427; Full subscription group: 531461799

11 大 The Wisdom of the Great Song 大宋的智慧 Jie Yu 2孑与2Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Yun Zheng opened a door and could never turn back. That's how life is: once the bow is drawn, there's no taking back the arrow. By the time you want to turn around, a hundred years have passed. This is a novel about the way of being a teacher. It speaks of the wisdom needed to survive, the warmth of human kindness, and the bonds between brothers. It celebrates humility, gentleness, and goodness. Here you'll find the most beautiful love and the deepest brotherly bonds... Perhaps I simply want to 17Votes1.3MRecs860.7kFans

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Once Yunzheng opened a door, there was no turning back. That's life. Once the arrow is released, there's no going back. If you want to turn back, a hundred years have already passed. This is a novel about the way of being a teacher, about the wisdom of survival, about human warmth, about brotherhood, and about gentleness, humility, and kindness. It contains the most beautiful love and the deepest brotherhood... Perhaps, I really want to slowly unfold "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" to give you a different view of the Song Dynasty and a different perspective on human life...

12 回 Return to the Ming Dynasty as a Prince 回到明朝当王爷 Yue Guan月关Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [The animated adaptation, The Beacon Fire of March, is now airing] Through a series of mishaps, Zheng Shaopeng, a well-meaning fool for nine lifetimes, finds himself back in the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty. It is a colorful age, filled with the wickedness of the Eight Tigers of the capital, the romantic flair of the Four Great Talents of Jiangnan, the teachings of the great Confucian Wang Yangming, and the absurd antics of the Zhengde Emperor, Zhu Houzhao. Having stumbled into this world in 12Votes5.2MRecs2.3MFans

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The animated adaptation of "The Flames of War in March" is currently airing. By a twist of fate, Zheng Shaopeng, a philanthropist who has lived nine lifetimes, returns to the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. It was a vibrant and diverse era, teeming with the wickedness of the Eight Tigers of the Capital, the romanticism of the Four Great Talents of Jiangnan, the philosophical philosophy of the great Confucian scholar Wang Yangming, and the eccentric and unpredictable Emperor Zhengde, Zhu Houzhao. The protagonist, stumbling into this world in a daze, is forced to navigate the complexities of these diverse characters to determine his own destiny. The power struggles between the Eastern Depot, Western Depot, Inner Depot, and Outer Court; the story of imperial envoys eliminating corrupt officials; the suppression of Japanese pirates, the expulsion of the Tatars, the annihilation of the Duzhang barbarians, and the great battle against the Portuguese; the lifting of the maritime ban and the migration to Siberia… a series of exciting stories unfold… The fate of a nation and an individual is like a ship in the long river of history. Because of his unexpected appearance, will this giant ship, which was originally destined to decline, deviate from its course?