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3 临 The Dawn of Lingao 临高启明 The Boaster吹牛者Historical9.4M WordsOngoing They transmigrate to an age of chaos by choice, not because they were struck by lightning. Some want to become kings and conquer the land. Some want to rescue the people from their misery. Others want to use their own strength to stop the final conquest of civilization by barbarism, and thereby rewrite the history of the Chinese people. Of course, some only want to enjoy the extremely decadent life they can’t have in the present day, with three wives and four concubines. This group of ordinary p 120Votes2.5MRecs552.7kFans

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They weren't struck by lightning when they were transported to a chaotic world; it was their own choice. Some wanted to become kings and dominate, some wanted to relieve the people from their suffering, and some wanted to use their own strength to prevent the last barbaric conquest of civilization, thereby rewriting the history of the Chinese nation. Of course, some people only dream of having multiple wives and concubines, living an extremely decadent life that is unattainable in the modern world. This group of ordinary people, each with their own ambitions and aspirations, lacked the physical prowess of tigers, the aura of kings, and any magical advantages. They were crammed haphazardly onto an old ship, possessing only modern machines, technology, and various theories. These time travelers, harboring ambitions, dreams, and ideals unattainable in the modern world, set off towards the chaotic end of the Ming Dynasty. Destination: Hainan.

4 一 A Life of Wealth and Glory 一世富贵 Anhua Army安化军Historical4.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Northern Song during Emperor Renzong's reign, Xu Ping places first in the imperial examinations. But after offending the Empress Dowager, he is sent to Lingnan to serve as an official. Starting out as a minor border official, he rises step by step until he finally comes into his own, writing his own legend in the Song Dynasty. The Northern Song emerged from the chaos of the Five Dynasties, with the great aristocratic clans swept away. The gentry had yet to take shape, 0Votes542.3kRecs242.6kFans

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Traveling back in time to the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, Xu Ping passed the imperial examination with flying colors, but offended the Empress Dowager and was sent to serve as an official in Lingnan. Starting as a minor official on the frontier, he rose through the ranks and finally achieved success, writing his own legend in the Song Dynasty. Emerging from the chaos of the Five Dynasties period, the Northern Song Dynasty saw the annihilation of powerful clans, the absence of gentry, and the underdevelopment of clan society. The dramatic shifts in social class were unprecedented in peaceful times. Under the rule of the Song Dynasty, there were no longer any lowly people; it was an era where birth did not matter. The son of a servant could become a prime minister, and a common soldier could rise to the rank of army commander. This was the best of times, when anything was possible for an individual. This was the worst of times, when a large, well-equipped standing army suffered repeated defeats, ultimately dragging the entire nation into the abyss. This era changed Xu Ping, and Xu Ping, in turn, changed this era. The rich are the wealthiest in the world; the noble are the most powerful officials. Following in the footsteps of a time traveler, we look back at the distant splendor of the Song Dynasty.

5 古 The Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece 古希腊之地中海霸主 Chen Rui陈瑞Historical4.0M WordsCompleted This is an age of rising powers: the vast Persian Empire, Sparta, a nation founded on military might, Athens, dominant in trade, up-and-coming Thebes, ambitious Macedon, the twin powers of the western Mediterranean, and the newly risen Rome... This is an age of brilliant generals: Agesilaus, Sparta's last great king; Epaminondas, the famed general behind Thebes' rise; Philip, the founding king who laid the foundations of Macedon's hegemony; Dionysius, the tyrant of Syracuse; and Camillus, the di 1Votes281.7kRecs123.1kFans

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This was an era of rising powers: the vast Persia, Sparta that established its nation through military might, Athens that dominated trade, the up-and-coming Thebes, the ambitious Macedonia, the two giants of the western Mediterranean, and the newly emerging Rome... This was an era of brilliant generals: Agesilaus, the last king of Sparta; Epaminondas, the famous general who rose to power in Thebes; Philip, the founding king who laid the foundation for Macedonian hegemony; Dionysius, the tyrant of Syracuse; Camillos, the dictator who saved Rome… This was an era of intellectual ferment: the great philosopher Plato, Antisthenes, the founder of Cynicism, the Pythagorean school that considered numbers as gods, Democritus, the encyclopedic scholar, Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, the great playwright Aristophanes… The protagonist is reborn from another world as a lowly mercenary. What will he bring to this world? I've created a QQ group for the novel: 586893337. Welcome to join!

7 汉 The Han Legacy and the Noble Houses 汉祚高门 Properly Dressed and Upright衣冠正伦Historical5.3M WordsCompleted Shen Zhezhi arrives in the early Eastern Jin dynasty and takes over the body of a son from a powerful family in Jiangnan. He has ten thousand mu of fertile land, a fortune in wealth, and servants by the dozen. It’s an exceptionally privileged start for someone who transmigrates, but unfortunately, his father is a habitual rebel. The aristocracy flees south, the Five Barbarians wreak havoc across China: a dirge for the land of Hua Xia, a lament for the Han dynasty. The great clans can’t be truste 0Votes825.6kRecs424.6kFans

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Shen Zhezi arrives in the early Eastern Jin Dynasty, transforming into the son of a wealthy family in Jiangnan. He owns thousands of acres of fertile land, immense wealth, and a large retinue of servants—a rare high-end transmigration story. Unfortunately, his father is a habitual rebel. The southward migration of the elite and the chaos of the Five Barbarian Tribes marked a tragic end for China and a lament for the Han dynasty. The powerful and influential families are unreliable; the north is wicked and the south is corrupt—two nests of bad seeds, only seeking to live a life of ease. This fertile land of China, the homeland of the Han people, will not be allowed to be used by barbarians! I will dedicate my entire life to building a righteous Northern Expeditionary Army to kill the barbarians, restore the Central Plains, and revive the Han dynasty! Book group: 608646355

8 重 Rekindled 重燃 New Orleans Grilled Sturgeon Burger奥尔良烤鲟鱼堡Urban2.3M WordsCompleted Cheng Ran is reborn in a world that is both familiar and strange... Every step of the way, he burns bright. 12Votes3MRecs901.3kFans

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Cheng Ran is reborn in this familiar yet strange world... Cheng Cheng is burning brightly. Group 1: 971276028 Group 2: 769607127 Group 3: 692354208

10 大 The Iron Bones of the Ming Dynasty 大明铁骨 The Speechless Fate无语的命运Historical4.7M WordsCompleted “Throughout the 315 years of the Ming Dynasty, we never sent princesses to marry foreign powers, paid indemnities, ceded territory, or paid tribute. The emperor guarded the nation's gates, and the ruler died for his country.” Unyielding and iron-willed, only the Ming! The cataclysm of 1644 brought the Central Plains to ruin; our great lands were stained by foreign filth; the sons of Han swore they would never be slaves! In the thirteenth year of the Yongli reign, Zheng Chenggong launched his nor 0Votes195.8kRecs147kFans

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"For 315 years, our Great Ming Dynasty did not engage in marriage alliances, pay indemnities, cede territory, or pay tribute. The emperor guarded the nation's gates, and the monarch died for the country." With unyielding spirit, only our Great Ming Dynasty remains; the Jia Shen year brought calamity, and the land of China was plunged into ruin; our beautiful rivers and mountains were stained with the stench of blood; the sons and daughters of Han swear never to be slaves! In the thirteenth year of the Yongli reign, Zheng Chenggong launched a northern expedition, which was a painful one without any joy—his best generals were killed in battle, and the resources for another northern expedition were exhausted. That year, Zhu Mingzhong unexpectedly arrived in the Ming Dynasty and became a lowly soldier under Zheng Chenggong... Two reader groups have been created; you are welcome to join. Da Ming Tie Gu: 150536833 VIP reader group for "Iron Bones of the Ming Dynasty": 150536544 My new book, "This Ming Dynasty is Too Fierce," has been released! Please continue to support me and this unique story from the late Ming Dynasty...