A Mixed Bag 杂书

1 篡 Usurping the Tang 篡唐 Geng Xin庚新Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Born into a world in turmoil, with a mysterious past. I never sought wealth and power, but wealth and power came looking for me... Come see a modern man’s tale set in the Sui and Tang dynasties! There will be grudges and romance, warhorses and weapons, and countless tales of passion... Geng Xin’s new novel for 2010, Usurping Tang, makes its grand debut. I hope you’ll enjoy it. 0Votes383.2kRecs379.6kFans

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Born in a chaotic world, his origins are shrouded in mystery. I had no desire for wealth and status, but wealth and status came to me... Let's see a modern person's story of the Sui and Tang Dynasties! There are grudges and affections, battles and bloodshed, and countless romantic tales... Geng Xin's new work "Usurping the Tang Dynasty" is now available. We hope you will enjoy it.

2 锦 Brocade-Clad by Night 锦衣夜行 Yue Guan月关Historical3.8M WordsCompleted I was everywhere during the Jingnan Campaign, the reduction of the vassal princes, the capital’s relocation, the compilation of the great encyclopedia, the campaigns against the Mongols, and the expeditions to the South Seas, yet no one knew I was there. The whole world fit in my sleeve. I walked unseen in brocade, keeping a low profile. A low profile was the way to go. A convoluted line of inheritance and a fate passed down through generations, one over which he had no control, set the stage fo 5Votes3.1MRecs890kFans

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I was everywhere – from suppressing the feudal lords during the Jingnan Campaign, to moving the capital and revising the classics, to conquering the Mongols and going to Southeast Asia – yet no one knew I was there. Keep a low profile! Keeping a low profile is the key to success. His tortuous lifeline and the continuation of a passive fate led to his rise and counterattack. The seemingly powerless imposter reversed its passive situation and created a new landscape for the entire related environment! The turbulent struggle for the throne, the step-by-step reforms to weaken the power of the princes, the glorious moment of the Yongle Encyclopedia, the manipulation of the world by changing the capital, the pacification of the internal and external affairs, all the events, big and small, cannot erase his shadow or cover up his footprints in all the glory! The early Ming Dynasty was a period of constant turmoil. It was an era of receding instability, yet a group of heroes and ruthless figures stirred history, propelling the Ming Dynasty's rule to its first peak! In such a historical context, how did an ordinary person from modern times manage to manipulate events, intervene in such turbulent times, and achieve his own quiet brilliance?

3 恶 The Villain 恶汉 Geng Xin庚新Historical2.7M WordsCompleted I transmigrated and was reborn… Only to become Dong Zhuo's son. But I remember that Dong Zhuo didn't have a son in the Three Kingdoms. What kind of situation is this? My impression of Dong Zhuo is that he fought with a mighty general over a woman. Though he got the little Diao, he lost his head. Then his entire family was beheaded by that mighty general, and even his white-haired grandmother was beheaded by Huangfu Song. What am I supposed to do? I can't make paper, I don't know how to make gunp 0Votes1.1MRecs600.9kFans

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I've traveled through time, I've been reborn... He ended up being Dong Zhuo's son. But I remember Dong Zhuo had no sons in the Three Kingdoms period, so what kind of situation is this? My impression of Dong Zhuo is that he was fighting with his fierce general brother for a woman. Although he got the ferret, he lost his head. Then the whole family was beheaded by the fierce general, even the white-haired grandmother was beheaded by Huangfu Song. What do I do? I don't know how to make paper, I don't understand gunpowder, let alone the advanced technique of dipping in fire. I'm just a lowly forest ranger who forgot to bring Baidu (the Chinese search engine) with me when I transmigrated, and to make matters worse, I was born into the body of an incredibly ugly creature. My father saw me as a monster, and everyone else treated me like a monstrous flood, except for my grandmother and sister... I must live. To save my grandmother from being beheaded, I must first kill Huangfu Song. What good will changing history do? Everything I do is to survive, and to let those who love me live.

4 曹 Cao Thief 曹贼 Geng Xin庚新Historical3.2M WordsCompleted Set in 2011, a story about a little Cao thief, brought to you with all the author Geng Xin’s effort. 0Votes806.7kRecs337.2kFans

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My new book, *Song Shixing*, has been uploaded. Feel free to add it to your collection. In 2011, Gengxin devoted himself to creating a story about a minor traitor.

5 大 The Han Empire 大汉帝国 Yin Yang殷扬Historical2.1M WordsCompleted When it comes to a powerful and prosperous age, the Han and Tang dynasties stand above all! The Han was an unprecedentedly powerful dynasty, while the Tang was a dreamlike dynasty that continues to captivate people. Their splendor is together known as the “Han-Tang aura.” “Those who offend the mighty Han, no matter how far away, must be destroyed.” These words are the finest portrayal of the Han dynasty’s might! Emperor Wu of Han defeated the formidable Xiongnu, reclaimed the lands of Baiyue, an 0Votes119.8kRecs164.7kFans

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When it comes to great power and prosperity, the Han and Tang dynasties are undoubtedly the most prominent! The Han Dynasty was an unprecedentedly powerful dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty was a captivating and dreamlike dynasty; their combined prosperity is known as the "Han-Tang Grandeur." "Those who offend the mighty Han, though far away, shall be punished"—this best describes the grandeur of the Han Dynasty! Emperor Wu of Han defeated the powerful Xiongnu, recovered the Baiyue region, and opened the "Silk Road." The prestige of the Han Empire resounded far and wide, and Chinese civilization reached as far as Europe. The Han Dynasty reached its zenith in both civil administration and military achievements, a period known in history as the "Prosperous Era of Emperor Wu of Han". This is a monument in Chinese history! This is a pinnacle of existence! Luo Yu has arrived in this great era. What impact will his arrival have on history? Will the famous "Han Wu Golden Age" become even more glorious? Will the epic tale of "the Xiongnu chieftain fleeing in the night" and "sealing the wolf's lair" be repeated?

6 附 Possessing Lü Bu 附身吕布 The King Is Not a Tyrant王不过霸Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A corporate executive from the twenty-first century was about to reach the peak of his life when Heaven played a cruel joke on him. A car accident sent his soul through time and space, possessing Lu Bu, whose destiny was nearly exhausted and who would soon see his city fall and his people perish before being hanged at White Gate Tower. To survive in this era, and even to live better, Lu Bu began his journey to defy fat 0Votes413.3kRecs303.4kFans

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My new book, "Returning to Ancient Times to Become a Master Craftsman," has been released. A 21st-century corporate executive, just as he was about to reach the pinnacle of his life, was tricked by fate. A car accident caused his soul to travel through time and space, possessing the body of Lü Bu, whose life was about to end and who was about to be hanged on the White Gate Tower. In order to survive, or even better survive, in this era, Lü Bu embarked on a journey to defy fate and change his destiny. (Thanks to Fengmo for providing the book club group, group number 578078151. Brothers who are interested are welcome to join.)

7 傲 Proud Across the Heavens 傲世九重天 Wind Ling Tianxia风凌天下Eastern Fantasy8.5M WordsCompleted A smile shakes the winds and thunder; a fury chills the vast seas. One hand shatters the sky, one sword dances beneath the heavens! One man, one sword, standing proud above the Nine Heavens! 6Votes2.6MRecs1.4MFans

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A smile can shake the wind and thunder, a rage can chill the ocean; one hand can shatter the sky, one sword can dance across the heavens! One man, one sword, reigning supreme over the nine heavens!

8 逆 Reversing the Ming Dynasty, 1644 逆明1644 The World Is Vast and Far天涯海跃Historical2.6M WordsCompleted The Ming Crown Prince Zhu Cilang heads south to take the throne. First, he puts down Zuo Liangyu, then destroys the Donglin faction and secures the Southern Ming realm. He builds a powerful army, crushes the rebel forces of Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, marches north against the Manchus, and restores the realm. Unyielding and iron-willed, he expands the empire in every direction! The world at the end of the Ming is full of intrigue. The Ottomans and the Dutch decline from their 0Votes8.1kRecs35.4kFans

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Crown Prince Zhu Ciliang ascended the throne in the south, first suppressing Zuo Liangyu, then eliminating the Donglin Party, thus consolidating the Southern Ming dynasty. He built a strong army, quelled the bandit leaders Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, launched a northern expedition against the Manchus, and restored the Ming dynasty. With unwavering resolve, he expanded the territory in all directions! The world at the end of the Ming Dynasty was fascinating: the Ottoman Empire and the Netherlands rose from their zenith to decline, Britain rose, Tsarist Russia rose, and the Mughal Empire emerged— China will certainly never again remain as silent as it has been in history! ------New book: Defying Time in the Primordial World