Historical Reads 历史书单

4 秦 The Qin Empire's Bailiff 秦吏 July New Releases七月新番Historical3.4M WordsCompleted At the end of the Warring States period, China faced an upheaval unlike any in a thousand years. Some were born into hereditary nobility. Some were princes of noble rank. But he was reborn as Heifu, a lowly Qin soldier and an obscure figure in the Qin bamboo slips from Yunmeng. To avoid dying in a ditch and take control of his own fate, he fought his way up. Fortunately 131Votes3.7MRecs1.8MFans

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(My new book, "The New Book," has been released. It tells the story of a time traveler's battle against the chosen one of the worlds during the Xin Dynasty.) At the end of the Warring States period, China experienced a great upheaval unprecedented in a thousand years. Some people are born into noble families. Some of them are noblemen. He was reborn as Hei Fu, a lowly soldier in the Qin state, a minor figure in the Qin bamboo slips of Yunmeng. To avoid dying in the ravine and to take control of his own destiny, he struggled to climb upwards. Fortunately, he was born in a great era. The six kingdoms were defeated, and the world was unified! A thousand years of bloodline could not withstand the power of military merit bestowed upon one. The nobles and powerful of the six kingdoms were all trampled underfoot by Qin officials. Hei Fu could only laugh and ask: Are kings and generals born with a special destiny? He conquered the Baiyue in the south, repelled the Xiongnu in the north, forced the Di and Qiang tribes to flee west, and sent warships eastward. Within the six directions, all was the Emperor's land. How did history change under his influence? Qin Shi Huang was destined to die, and the empire would soon be divided. As a Qin official, what choice should one make: to fuel the flames or to try and save the day?

5 楚 The Spring and Autumn of the Chu Clan 楚氏春秋 Ning Zhiyuan宁致远Historical1.9M WordsOngoing Dragons devour the world, and winds and clouds surge. The Central Plains had enjoyed a hundred years of peace, but the Northern Zhao's Chu clan was rising, the young ruler of the Western Qin was being restored to power, Southern Qi and Eastern Wu were forming an alliance, and the northern barbarians were stirring... In this chaotic age of heroes, who can stand against whom? 1Votes1.8MRecs171.9kFans

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Dragons devour the world, stirring up storms and upheavals. The Central Plains have enjoyed a century of peace, yet the Northern Zhao and Chu clans rise to power, the young ruler of Western Qin is restored to the throne, Southern Qi and Eastern Wu form alliances, and the northern barbarians stir up unrest… In this chaotic world, who among the heroes can rival them?

6 明 The Five Virtues of a Ming Dynasty Family 2 明朝五好家庭2 Sweeping Snow and Brewing Wine扫雪煮酒Ancient Romance686k WordsCompleted They say spring is lovely in Ryukyu: fans sway, short jackets flutter, and beauties are as lovely as jade, if a little foolish. Sons need wives and daughters need husbands. They farm, fish, and open workshops. This is the story of the children of transmigrators, growing up caught between modern ideas and feudal traditions. Good Families of the Ming Dynasty 2: the everyday lives of genuine transmigrators, and the undercurrents of commercial life in the Ming Dynasty. 0Votes151.3kRecs24.7kFans

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I've heard that springtime in Ryukyu is beautiful, with round fans waving, short shirts fluttering, and beauties as lovely as jade, yet also quite charming. Sons want to get married and daughters want to marry; farming, fishing, and running workshops—this is the story of the children of time travelers growing up in the cracks between modern ideas and feudal traditions. The Five Good Families of the Ming Dynasty 2: A true story of everyday family life and the undercurrents of commercial life in the Ming Dynasty.

7 明 The Five Virtues of a Ming Dynasty Family 明朝五好家庭 Sweeping Snow and Brewing Wine扫雪煮酒Ancient Romance836k WordsCompleted A young couple transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty to enjoy a good life. They farm, do a little reading, and have a few children. Life is blissful as a celestial, free and carefree. 0Votes176.2kRecs20kFans

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The young couple traveled back in time to the Ming Dynasty and lived a good life. Farming, reading, having a few more children—living like an immortal, carefree and at ease.

9 逍 Carefree Scholar 逍遥小书生 Rong Xiaorong荣小荣Historical2.9M WordsCompleted A 21st-century engineering graduate transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a poor scholar. A whole library is somehow stored in his brain, packed with every kind of knowledge! He isn't expecting to become a noble or a minister, but surely he can at least land a high-ranking post and have some fun, right? Facing the rising sun, Li Yi makes a grand vow and bravely takes his first step in this world. “Stop!” On a tall horse sits a stunning woman in riding clothes. After giving him a careful onc 5Votes1.2MRecs1MFans

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A 21st-century engineering student travels back in time to become a poor scholar. His brain is like a library, filled with all sorts of knowledge! Even if he doesn't become a high-ranking official, he should at least be a big shot for fun in this lifetime, right? Facing the rising sun, Li Yi made a grand vow and bravely took his first step in this world. "Stop!" Atop a tall horse, a stunningly beautiful woman in a close-fitting outfit scrutinized the woman for a moment, then waved her delicate hand lightly: "Tie her up!" The vicious bandits behind them swarmed forward... On their wedding night, as the stunningly beautiful woman entered through the door... Li Yi's grand ambition underwent a slight change. What does it mean to hold the highest official rank? Being granted titles and high positions is meaningless! I'm going to be the King of Mountain Bandits! Book club group: 686508501, welcome to join! (Important reminder: This book is for light reading, please don't take it too seriously!)

11 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?

12 大 A Prestigious Ming Clan 大明望族 Yan Jiu雁九Historical3.1M WordsCompleted 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

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Xiao Jiu's new book, "My Father-in-Law is Kangxi," will be first published on Qidian on May 1, 2022. Please add it to your collection and recommend it. As the saying goes, "The Shen family of the world originated from Wuxing." The Shen family of Wuxing, along with the Zhou family of Runan, the Gu family of Kuaiji, the Li family of Longxi, the Chen family of Donghai, and the Zhang family of Zhongshan, are known as the six great families of China. By the mid-Ming Dynasty, the once prominent families had long since declined, but the Shen family branch settled in Songjiang and rose to prominence, becoming a distinguished clan of the time. A modern soul travels back 500 years, is reborn into the body of an ancestor, and thrives in the world.

13 明 A Lowly Soldier on the Ming Frontier 明末边军一小兵 Old White Ox老白牛Historical3.5M WordsCompleted In the third month of the seventh year of Chongzhen, a severe drought struck Shanxi and Shaanxi. A thousand miles of land lay barren, and the people were starving. In the fourth month, Li Zicheng entered Henan and joined forces with Zhang Xianzhong to seize Chengcheng. In the seventh month, the Later Jin army laid siege to Xuanfu and raided Datong, taking many border forts. The Ming faced internal strife and external threats, teetering on the brink! That July, Wang Dou unexpectedly arrived in th 16Votes656.2kRecs585kFans

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In March of the seventh year of the Chongzhen reign (1644), a severe drought struck Shanxi and Shaanxi, leaving vast stretches of barren land and widespread famine. In April, Li Zicheng entered Henan and joined forces with Zhang Xianzhong to capture Chengcheng. In July, the Later Jin army besieged Xuanfu, plundered Datong, and many border fortresses fell. The Ming Dynasty was beset by internal and external troubles, and was teetering on the brink of collapse! In July of that year, Wang Dou unexpectedly arrived in the Ming Dynasty and became an ordinary soldier in Shunxiang Fort, Bao'an Prefecture, Xuanfu Town... The new book, "Continuation of the Southern Ming Dynasty," has been released. You can find it by clicking on the author's information or by clicking on the highly recommended link below.