My Favorite Historical Fiction (Mostly Power Struggles and Lesser-Known Dynasties) 最爱的历史文（偏争霸流，多小众朝代）

1 大 The Heroic Ming Dynasty 大明豪雄 Jinshi Haitian金石海天Historical1.2M WordsOngoing During the Wanli reign, the land was at peace. Liu Jin, a young man from the countryside of western Henan, had a touch of ambition. The curiosity, arrogance, and obsessions of a modern person had brought him to this era. “Anping Liu Jin delights in chaos and takes pleasure in disaster.”, Ming dynasty, Anonymous 209Votes16.7kRecs31.1kFans

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During the Wanli era, the country was at peace. Liu Jin, a man from the countryside in western Henan, developed some ambitions. The curiosity, arrogance, and obsession of modern people came to this era. Liu Jin of Anping, fond of chaos and gloating—Anonymous, Ming Dynasty

2 大 The Ming Dynasty’s Black Sails 大明黑帆 Spring of the Fourth Year of Qingli庆历泗年春Historical2.8M WordsOngoing That year, European civilization, laden with silver, silk, and gunpowder, collided in a blaze of passion amid the black tides and monsoon winds. That year, after the disastrous defeat at Sarhu, the Ming Dynasty saw two emperors die in quick succession, leaving the empire battered by storms. For the world, this was the golden age of exploration. For the Ming, it was a golden age of factional strife. In this age of great upheaval, Lin Qian quietly arrived in the Ming Dynasty and became a pirate. W 1.3kVotes104.7kRecs384.8kFans

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In that year, European civilization, laden with silver, silk, and gunpowder, collided passionately between the Black Tide and the monsoon. That year, the Ming Dynasty, having suffered a crushing defeat at Sarhu, saw two emperors die in succession, leaving it in a precarious state. For the world, this is the golden age of exploration. For the Ming Dynasty, this is a golden age of factional strife. In this era of great strife, Lin Qian quietly arrived in the Ming Dynasty and became a pirate, wielding maritime trade with one hand and sea power with the other, igniting a frenzy of building a maritime empire. Latin America supplies silver, while northern Vietnam supplies coal. The Indochina Peninsula planted trees for us, Australia provided sheep for us, and Argentina raised cattle for us. The Spice Islands sent cardamom, and the Ivory Coast offered gold and ivory as tribute. The Ottomans grew coffee for us, and the Mediterranean Sea is our winery. Our cotton plantations extend from India to all warm places on Earth. As for our textile factory, the spinning machines were running non-stop, and the cylinders of the steam engines were roaring. This was supposed to be the worst of times, but it turned out to be the best of times. The civilization of this world will set sail from the East.

3 夺 The Struggle for the Throne in the Jiajing Era 夺嫡在嘉靖朝 Night Star Moonlight Words夜星月语Historical962k WordsOngoing In the twenty-eighth year of the Jiajing reign of the Great Ming, the Crown Prince died, leaving the succession vacant. The struggle between Prince Yu and Prince Jing would determine countless lives, fortunes, and reputations. On one side stood Zhu Zaiji, Prince Yu, first in line by age. Backed by the court’s upright officials and invoking ancestral precedent, he was regarded by the scholarly world as the obvious choice for Crown Prince. On the other stood Zhu Zaizhen, Prince Jing. With Grand Se 887Votes132.3kRecs446.7kFans

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In the 28th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty, the Crown Prince died, leaving the position of heir apparent vacant. The struggle between Yu and Jing involved the lives, honors, and disgrace of countless people. On one side was Prince Yu, Zhu Zaiji, who held the position of eldest son and had a court full of upright officials. In accordance with ancestral rules, he was regarded by the literati as the rightful heir apparent. Meanwhile, Prince Jing, Zhu Zaizhen, had the support of Grand Secretary Yan Song, whose protégés and former officials were pushing for him to become the Crown Prince in order to perpetuate the power of Yan's faction. At this time, Zhang Juzheng and Gao Gong were still in the Hanlin Academy, while Hu Zongxian, Yu Dayou, Qi Jiguang, Zhao Zhenji, and Hai Rui had not yet risen to high positions. The overall situation of the country was still uncertain, and the integrity of these renowned officials had not yet been revealed. The Jiajing Emperor, obsessed with immortality, merely lowered his eyes and cast a cold, scrutinizing gaze upon the smoke rising from the alchemical furnace in the Western Garden.

4 大 The Ming Dynasty, 1627 大明王朝1627 A Piece of Firewood一橛柴Historical1.6M WordsOngoing In 1627, in the Ming Dynasty, pig iron cost 9 wen per jin, wheat cost 0.7 taels per shi, and millet cost 0.5 taels per shi. In 1627, the Ming central government collected roughly 10 million taels of silver and 4 million shi of grain tax. Local revenues from corvee levies, militia levies, community levies, and relay-station levies amounted to around 10,000 to 20,000 taels of silver per county. In 1627, the population was around 150 to 200 million, still far short of the 400 million it would reach 32Votes223kRecs810.3kFans

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In 1627, during the Ming Dynasty, pig iron cost 9 wen per jin, wheat cost 0.7 Liang per shi, and millet cost 0.5 Liang per shi. In 1627, the central government's tax revenue was approximately 10 million taels of silver plus 4 million shi of grain. Local revenues, including corvée labor tax, militia tax, village head tax, and post station tax, amounted to approximately 10,000 to 20,000 taels of silver per county. In 1627, the population of the Ming Dynasty was approximately 150 to 200 million, far from the 400 million of the Qing Dynasty. Large tracts of land in Beizhili, Henan, and Shandong were left uncultivated, while Huguang, Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan were far from reaching their development limits. In 1627, after three consecutive years of favorable weather, Shaanxi finally experienced a slight drought. Overall, the south experienced slight flooding, while the north experienced slight drought; large-scale natural disasters had not yet begun. In 1627, just one year after the ascension of the Later Jin Taiji to the throne, he alleviated the famine in his homeland by attacking Korea. However, this also made the Fourth Prince Amin, who was in charge of the invasion of Korea, too powerful to be controlled, and the situation of the four princes jointly ruling seemed unbreakable. So, what exactly caused such a perfect start to lead to utter collapse? So, how difficult would it be for a time traveler to turn the tide when they arrive at this point in time? Is it really true, as many people say, that the Ming Dynasty in 1627 was already on the verge of collapse and beyond saving? —If you also have questions, why not join this large-scale historical simulation game that is entirely based on real historical materials? To date, this paper references 531 academic papers, 7,188 Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) after the eighth year of the Wanli reign, and 4,657 Juren (successful candidates in the provincial imperial examinations) whose biographies can be found.

5 1 1635: The Han Wind Rises Again 1635汉风再起 Chongqing Old Q重庆老QHistorical3.7M WordsCompleted A soul from the future merges with the mind of a young man from the late Ming dynasty. Leading a band of scattered pirates, he washes up in Australia and makes it his base, building a brand-new world and sending the spirit of Han culture sweeping across the globe once more. 0Votes105.6kRecs155kFans

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A future soul, with the mind of a young man from the late Ming Dynasty, leads a group of scattered pirates to Australia, where they use it as a base to build a new world and let the Han Dynasty spirit blow across the world once again.

6 绍 Restoring the Song Dynasty 绍宋 Grenades Fear Water榴弹怕水Historical2.8M WordsCompleted To inherit is to continue; to guide is to lead. In 1127, the Northern Song fell. Soon afterward, the ninth imperial prince, Zhao Gou, ascended the throne in Shangqiu amid great expectations, inheriting the Song dynasty and adopting the Jianyan era name. Yet within three months, Li Gang was dismissed as chancellor, Chen Dong was executed, Yue Fei was driven out of the army, Zong Ze was abandoned in the capital, and the plans to resist the Jin in Hebei were scrapped wholesale... After all that eff 1.4kVotes3.6MRecs20.9MFans

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The word "" (shào) has two meanings: first, to continue; second, to guide. In 1127 AD, the Northern Song Dynasty fell. Soon after, Zhao Gou, the ninth son of the emperor, ascended the throne in Shangqiu amidst great anticipation, succeeding the Song Dynasty and changing the era name to Jianyan. However, within three months, Li Gang was dismissed as prime minister, Chen Dong was killed, Yue Fei was expelled from the army, Zong Ze was abandoned in Tokyo, and the anti-Jin deployment in Hebei was completely dismantled... After so many efforts, the civil and military officials finally unified their thinking and decided to support the Emperor Zhao's glorious anti-Jin route of heading south to Huaidian and then Yangzhou. However, as soon as he set off, after paying homage to the Taoist patriarch at the Mingdao Palace in Bozhou, this Zhao official plunged headfirst into the world-famous Nine Dragon Well. When he came out, he did not recognize who his trusted confidants were! I must resist the Jin! But where are my trusted confidants?! This is a sincere cry from a soul nine hundred years in the future. Having reluctantly inherited the name of the Song Dynasty, he is determined to guide the court and the world onto a new path. Therefore, it is called Shaosong.

7 宋 Return to Song Times 宋时归 Angel Oscar天使奥斯卡Historical4.7M WordsOngoing A legend. An adventure. Once again, a thoroughly satisfying alternate-history novel. Look forward to Angel Oscar’s latest offering for 2010. Officially serialized on January 1, 2010. 1Votes826.1kRecs396.2kFans

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A legend, an adventure. It remains a fairly enjoyable historical fantasy novel. Stay tuned for Angel Oscar's latest offering in 2010. It was officially uploaded on January 1, 2010.

8 瀚 The Tang Man Returns from the Vast Sea 瀚海唐儿归 A Paper Tiger in Middle Age人到中年纸老虎Historical3.6M WordsCompleted What? Shi Jingtang is going to hand over the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun? Yelü Deguang plans to enter the Central Plains and become emperor? Zhang Zhao, military governor of the Guiyi Army, stared in disbelief. He was the deputy king of the Great Chao’s Great Treasure Kingdom of Khotan, the Gurkhan of the Uyghurs and Basmyls, conqueror of Samanid Persia, the Sun of Khorasan, restorer of the Nine Sogdian Surnames, protector of Suyab and the Church of the East, the Wheel-Turning Sage King and Si 0Votes116.9kRecs140.3kFans

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What? Shi Jingtang wants to surrender the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun? Yelü Deguang wants to enter the Central Plains and become emperor? The Vice-King of the Great Dynasty and the Great Treasure of the Khotan Jin Kingdom, the Uyghur and Basmite people's Jur Khan, the Samanid conqueror, the sun of Khorasan, the restorer of the Sogdian Nine Clans, the protector of Suyab and Nestorianism, the Holy King of the Indian Buddhist Church and the Silver Wheel Dharma King, the Bodhisattva of the Six Valleys of Tibet, and Zhang Zhao, the Jiedushi of the Guiyi Army, stared wide-eyed. "Such a big matter, have you asked me about it?"

9 晚 A Floating Life in the Late Tang 晚唐浮生 Lone Wheat Farmer孤独麦客Historical5.9M WordsCompleted 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

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In 878 AD, the fifth year of the Qianfu reign of Emperor Xizong of Tang. That year, Wang Xianzhi died in battle at Huangmei, and his followers elected Huang Chao as their leader, calling him the Great General Who Soars to the Sky, and they fought in the south. In that year, Li Keyong killed Duan Wenchu, the military commissioner of Datong, and the father and son launched a rebellion, with the Shatuo troops plundering Hedong. That year, bandits rose up in Jiangnan and captured many prefectures and counties. That year, Henan suffered from drought and locusts for several years, leading to a mutiny among the soldiers. That year, Emperor Xizong was engrossed in cockfighting and polo, neglecting state affairs. That year, the Tang Dynasty was in turmoil. In this year, Shao Shude, who had traveled from the future, had his own ideals. He wanted to climb high and look far, to see the lights of thousands of homes; he wanted to travel across mountains and rivers, to see pastoral idylls. He wanted children to grow up strong, he wanted women to be spared from humiliation, and he wanted the elderly to die peacefully. He wanted to end this chaotic world.

10 皇 Why Has Your Highness Rebelled? 皇兄何故造反？ Moon Qilin月麒麟Historical4.3M WordsCompleted In the eighth year of the Jingtai era, at the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Zhu Qiyu stood atop the imperial steps. Behind him was a ten-year-old child. Below the steps stood the civil and military officials, all wearing impassive expressions. He sighed, then looked up at his panic-stricken elder brother. At last, he asked the question he had kept buried in his heart. “Your Majesty, why have you rebelled?” P.S. Warning: the protagonist is a schemer and won’t be pursuing technological advancement 24Votes295.7kRecs622.5kFans

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In the eighth year of the Jingtai reign, at the Fengtian Hall. Zhu Qiyu stood on the imperial steps. Behind him was a ten-year-old child, and below the steps stood civil and military officials with blank expressions. She sighed and looked up at her panicked brother. He finally asked the question that had been buried deep in his heart. "Your Majesty, why have you rebelled?" P. S.: Warning ahead! The protagonist is a schemer; there's no tech progression involved.

11 苟 Surviving My Way to a Glorious Tang Dynasty 苟出一个盛唐 Fish of the Firmament苍穹之鱼Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Prince of Qi Li Maozhen: Where does Your Majesty plan to flee next? Military Governor of Binning Wang Xingyu: I want to be Chancellor. If you refuse, I’ll go into Chang’an and take the position myself. Prince of Jin Li Keyong: I, Old Li, am an honest man. Why does Your Majesty always bully me? No, this won’t do. I’m bringing an army of five hundred thousand to ask Your Majesty what you’re thinking. Prince of Liang Zhu Wen: Your Majesty, I, Old Zhu, am a loyal subject of the Great Tang. Just look 0Votes34.3kRecs75.3kFans

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Prince Qi, Li Maozhen: Where does Your Majesty plan to flee to now? Binning Jiedushi Wang Xingyu: I want to be the prime minister. If you don't give it to me, I'll go to Chang'an and take it myself. Prince Li Keyong of Jin: I, Li, am an honest man. Why does His Majesty always bully me? No, I must take an army of 500,000 and ask His Majesty what he is thinking. Prince Liang, Zhu Wen: Your Majesty, I, Zhu Wen, am a loyal subject of the Tang Dynasty. Look at my name, Zhu Quanzhong, meaning I am wholeheartedly loyal to the Tang Dynasty and have never thought of murdering the emperor. A soul from the 21st century transmigrates to the midst of a group of loyal ministers at the end of the Tang Dynasty, becoming Emperor Zhaozong of Tang, who can only live a life of ignominy. (No system, no technology, no business, no wild ideas, proceed with caution)

12 五 The Rivers, Mountains, Wind, and Moon of the Five Dynasties 五代河山风月 My Spear Is Still Here我的长枪依在Historical1.8M WordsCompleted When autumn comes, on the eighth day of the ninth month, my flowers bloom and all others die; their fragrance pierces Chang'an, and the city is clad in golden armor. Huang Chao raises his arm, and the Tang Dynasty, once famed throughout the ages, crumbles. The chaotic era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms begins, when battles are commonplace and victory and defeat vanish like smoke. At the tail end and height of this turbulent tide, in the years between the Later Zhou and Northern Song, Shi 1Votes104.1kRecs146.2kFans

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When autumn comes on the ninth day of the ninth month, my flowers bloom and all others wither; the fragrance fills Chang'an, and the whole city is adorned with golden armor. Huang Chao raised his arm, and the once mighty Tang Dynasty, which shook the ages, began its demise, ushering in the chaotic Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The clash of swords and the thunder of horses were commonplace, and right and wrong, success and failure, all turned to nothing. At the tail end and climax of the surging tide, in those years between the Later Zhou and the Northern Song, Shi Congyun knew of Emperor Shizong of Zhou's great talent and strategy, Zhao Kuangyin's reign over the world, had heard of the two Zhou empresses of the Southern Tang, and knew of Lady Huarui of the Later Shu. The Central Plains were divided among warlords, while the Khitan in the north were eyeing the region covetously. Amidst the upheavals and upheavals of the times, how will Shi Congyun, following his muscular but brainless father, survive in this chaotic world? Step by step, he transformed from an unambitious nobody who only wanted to survive in a chaotic world into a powerful ruler who could conquer the world... (The protagonist is rather unruly; moralists may stumble upon this.)

13 北 The Northern Hero 北雄 Grass by the River河边草Historical6.3M WordsOngoing In the sixth year of Daye, the mighty Sui Dynasty reached a turning point. That year, Emperor Yang Guang of Sui began preparing to conquer Goguryeo, setting the rebellions that would bring down the Sui in motion. In the years that followed, the realm fell into turmoil, and heroes rose up everywhere. Eighteen rebel kings and sixty-four insurgent forces, rough-hewn heroes and powerful aristocratic clans all appeared on the stage, vying for dominion over the realm. To the north, the Turkic Khaganat 9Votes711.6kRecs327.3kFans

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In the sixth year of the Daye era, the powerful Sui Dynasty ushered in a turning point. In that year, Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty began preparations to conquer Goguryeo, thus setting the stage for the chaos and turmoil at the end of the Sui Dynasty. In the following years, the world was in turmoil, and many heroes rose up. Eighteen rebel kings and sixty-four bandits, heroes from humble backgrounds and powerful families, all took to the stage to vie for supremacy. The Northern Turkic Khaganate, dominating the northern desert, was eyeing the region with predatory intent. Beset by internal and external troubles, a powerful empire eventually collapsed. This was a most legendary era, and also the most chaotic and darkest time in the Central Plains. At that very moment, a young man from the frontier with a mysterious background, carrying the chill of the grasslands and an air of nonchalance, plunged headlong into the vortex of this chaotic world.

14 摄 Regent of the Ming Dynasty 摄政大明 Vermin虫豸Historical6.0M WordsOngoing He transmigrated and became a notorious, corrupt official. The people's curses, the Crown Prince's hostility, the upright officials' slander, the powerful ministers' exclusion... and an emperor intent on killing the hound once the hunt is over. The situation is dire, and the future looks bleak. This is where the story begins. 9Votes779.8kRecs275.5kFans

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He transmigrated and became a notorious corrupt official. The people cursed him, the crown prince was hostile, the upright officials slandered him, the powerful ministers ostracized him... And the emperor was eager to discard him after he had served his purpose. The environment is harsh and the prospects are bleak. The story of this book begins here.

15 黄 The Age of the Yellow Sky 黄天之世 Luo Xiaoming罗小明Historical3.1M WordsCompleted The Azure Heaven is dead, the Yellow Heaven shall rise. In the year of Jiazi, all under heaven shall prosper! “Hardship, corruption, oppression!” “We common folk have suffered hardship, while corrupt officials run rampant and oppress us at will. We're nothing but peddlers, laborers, farmers, and soldiers. We have no place to call our own, and the Han emperor doesn't even know we exist. To the lofty emperor of the Han, we're nothing but ants!” “The government troops call us the Yellow Turbans!” “ 0Votes123kRecs303.6kFans

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The Azure Heaven is dead, the Yellow Heaven shall rise; in the year of Jiazi, great fortune will come to the world! "Suffering, corruption, bullying!" "We common people have suffered greatly, and corrupt officials have been rampant, bullying us at will. We are nothing but peddlers, farmers, and soldiers, with no place to stand, unknown to the Emperor of Han. To the high and mighty Emperor of Han, we are nothing but ants!" "The officers and soldiers called us 'moth thieves'!!!" "The land is suffering from a severe drought, with no harvest, yet taxes are becoming increasingly heavy, all because the powerful and wealthy officials are indulging in extravagance and pleasure!" "We have no place to stand, no weapons, but we have the strength of numbers. Now we wear yellow turbans and rise up, determined to overthrow the mandate of heaven. The Han dynasty's fate is sealed, and we will surely take its place!" "The Azure Heaven is dead, the Yellow Heaven shall rise; in the year of Jiazi, great fortune shall befall the world!!!"

16 三 The Three Kingdoms: I Begin by Riding Alone into Jingzhou 三国从单骑入荆州开始 Shabby-Browed and Droopy-Eyed臊眉耷目Historical3.0M WordsCompleted “A son should be like Sun Zhongmou. Liu Jingsheng’s sons are no better than pigs and dogs.” In the first year of Chuping, Liu Qi, whom Cao Cao had called a pig-dog, stood outside the gates of Yicheng and entered Jingzhou on his father Liu Biao’s behalf. How can I avoid being a pig-dog of a son? A good son takes on his father’s burdens. Riding alone into Yicheng to settle matters with the clans is too dangerous. I’ll go in my father’s place. Dealing with Jingzhou’s internal and external troubles 0Votes105.8kRecs209.4kFans

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"A son should be like Sun Quan; Liu Biao's sons are like pigs and dogs." In the first year of the Chuping era, Liu Qi, whom Cao Cao called a pig and a dog, stood outside the gate of Yicheng and entered Jingzhou on behalf of his father Liu Biao. How to avoid becoming a porcupine? A good son should shoulder the difficulties for his father. It's too dangerous for me to go to Yicheng alone to deal with the clan issue; I'll go in my father's place. Dealing with Jingzhou, beset by internal and external troubles, was too complicated, so I helped my father with it. Befriending powerful and influential people and taking wives... Father, you are too old, let me do it!

17 冠 The Crowned Emperor of Tang 冠冕唐皇 Properly Dressed and Upright衣冠正伦Historical3.8M WordsCompleted In the fourth year of Chuigong in the Tang dynasty, Li Tong arrived in this world. A noble young master, handsome as jade, yet unfortunate enough to be born into the imperial family. A woman rules from the throne, and the Zhou revolution is underway. Either you are the meat on the chopping block, or you hold the knife. I will not let others claim the throne. I will shape a golden age with my own hands. A tale of remarkable figures and unrestrained verse, recounting sixty years of tumult from the 1Votes608.9kRecs298.1kFans

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In the fourth year of the reign of Emperor Chuigong of the Tang Dynasty, Li Tong came into this world. The noble young man was as beautiful as jade, but unfortunately he was born into an imperial family. A female ruler seizes power, and the Wu Zhou dynasty undergoes a revolution. Those who are not fish to be slaughtered are either fish on the chopping block or butchers on the knife. I will not entrust my precious artifacts to others; I will shape this prosperous era myself. The characters were elegant and talented, and they enjoyed poetry and literature to the fullest. The events of the past sixty years are recounted in detail from the beginning. I am Li Shouyi, the third son of Crown Prince Li Xian. I fed the Tang Dynasty a bag of salt, which made the Empress die of suffocation, and then I donned the Tang Dynasty crown.

18 新 New Book 新书 July New Releases七月新番Historical2.7M WordsCompleted At the end of the Xin dynasty, Wang Mang's reforms had failed and the realm was on the brink of chaos. The Red Eyebrows and Green Forest rebels raised their banners, while the Liu brothers set out to restore the Han. What should one do after being reborn in such an era? The Xin dynasty is rotten. Nothing can be built without first tearing the old down. Only those who come after can write the story in bold strokes! P.S. This is a story about a transmigrator battling the chosen one of the world. 25Votes989.2kRecs571.8kFans

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At the end of the Xin Dynasty, Wang Mang's reforms failed, and the world was on the verge of chaos. The Red Eyebrows and Green Forest rebels raised their banners, and Liu Xiu and his brothers were determined to restore the Han Dynasty. Reborn into such an era, what should one do? The new house is decaying; without destruction, there can be no construction. Only those who come after can write it down with their great brushes! PS: This is a story about time travelers battling the chosen ones of different planes.

19 大 An Official of the Tang Dynasty 大唐官 Lucky Sula幸运的苏拉Historical2.7M WordsOngoing For the mighty Tang dynasty, the An Lushan Rebellion was not the shameful end, but the beginning of its transformation. The middle and late Tang period ushered in a new era for China that would last five hundred years, yet it is also one of the most rigidly misunderstood periods in history. A corrupt court? Powerful regional governors carving up the realm? Foreign enemies bullying the empire? Bitter factional strife? Is that really all there was? No. Suzong returned, and Consort Yang died; Thoug 0Votes395.7kRecs71.5kFans

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For the glorious Tang Dynasty, the An Lushan Rebellion was not the end of its shameful history, but the beginning of its transformation. The mid-to-late Tang Dynasty not only ushered in a new era for China over the next five hundred years, but it is also one of the most rigidly understood terms. Was it a period of political decline? Regional separatism? Foreign aggression? Intense factional strife? Is that all? No. Emperor Suzong returned home after Consort Yang's death. Though the clouds and rain are gone, the sun and moon shine anew! Gao Ziyang, a screenwriter struggling in modern times, is transported to the twelfth year of the Dali era of Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty due to a seemingly insignificant accident. He acquires the identity of Gao Yue, a student at the Imperial Academy, and prepares to take the exam to become a civil servant in the Tang Dynasty. Before him lies a Tang Dynasty whose golden age has passed but which remains ever new. Thus, a scroll depicting the rise and fall of dynasties unfolds slowly. I, Gao Ziyang, am not being modest. Passing the imperial examination is a must, marrying a woman from one of the five noble families is a must, entering the government office is a must, and serving as a military governor in various towns is also a must. And those troublemakers from the southeast, northwest, and all directions are to be beaten up...

20 大 Twilight Clouds over the Great Tang 大唐暮云 Melody in the Empty Valley空谷流韵Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A rebellion that marks a watershed in the Tang Empire, a suspicious emperor whose legacy remains controversial, a pair of star-crossed lovers at first sight from rival frontier commands, a high-ranking governor who twice misses his chance at love, the covert struggle among three regimes, the stalemate between the rebellions of the four military governors and the campaigns to rescue the emperor, and five years of chaos. In the end, the most magnificent story is still that of our Great Tang. 0Votes24.1kRecs45.2kFans

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A watershed coup in the Tang Dynasty, a controversial and suspicious emperor, a pair of warlords who fell in love at first sight, a high-ranking official who missed his chance twice, the covert struggle between three regimes, the stalemate between the rebellions of regional military governors and their efforts to win over the emperor, five years of turmoil. The grandeur of our Tang Dynasty is ultimately revealed.

21 唐 The Great Warlords of the Late Tang Dynasty 唐末大军阀 Yun Xiao Ye云霄野Historical3.5M WordsCompleted In these chaotic times, human lives are as fragile as candles in the wind. It is a bloody, disorderly, and brutal age. Worse still, the most murderous time and place in this troubled era is where he finds himself, and at first he can only struggle to survive alone, taking his chances in danger. In this age of collapsing order and shattered lands, anyone hoping to survive and become a local hero is destined to advance over mountains o 0Votes53.5kRecs100.3kFans

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The new book "The Mischievous Dragon of the Water Margin" has been released. In chaotic times, human life is fragile. This is a bloody, chaotic, and cruel era. What's worse, the time and place with the heaviest killing karma appear in this chaotic world, and at the beginning, one can only try to survive alone in the face of danger. In this era of moral decay and national collapse, those who sought survival and to rise to become heroes were destined to tread a path paved with corpses and blood. However, after the rise of the powerful general Huang Chao, who ultimately overthrew the Tang Dynasty, there were also numerous warlords such as Qin Zongquan, Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Li Maozhen, Sun Ru, Gao Pian, Yang Xingmi, Zhuge Shuang, Li Kuangwei, Wang Jian, Qian Liu, Ma Yin, and Liu Yin, each vying for power. To rise above these countless warlords, to gradually grow stronger and bring an end to this chaotic era—Li Tianqu, well-versed in this history, already had a plan in mind… However, this path is destined to be difficult.

22 北 A Survival Record of the Northern Dynasties 北朝求生实录 Carrying a Sword on a Distant Journey携剑远行Historical3.2M WordsCompleted The turbulent Northern and Southern Dynasties, the iron-blooded age after the Three Kingdoms. More than twenty years remained before Yang Jian would establish the Great Sui, and the Tang Dynasty was nowhere in sight. After transmigrating into the body of Gao Boyi, the son of a high-ranking Northern Qi official, he suddenly discovered that he could neither lie drunkenly in the lap of a beauty nor wield power over the realm while sober. He could not even muddle through life waiting for death. Ther 0Votes69.8kRecs193.9kFans

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The turbulent Northern and Southern Dynasties, followed by the bloody Three Kingdoms period. More than twenty years before Yang Jian established the Sui Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty was nowhere in sight. Gao Boyi, the son of a high-ranking official in the Northern Qi Dynasty, suddenly finds himself unable to enjoy the company of beautiful women, nor wield power over the land, and not even able to live a life of leisure. Many things lie before him, such as: should he just survive this year? Book club group: 852402944, True Love Fans Group: 625933662

23 汉 The Han Dynasty's Founding Emperor 汉世祖 Mi Shuli芈黍离Historical6.0M WordsOngoing Transmigrate into Liu Chengyou, the Hidden Emperor of the Later Han, and assist in founding the dynasty. Thereafter, while still young, inherit the newly established enterprise, preserve the fortune of its great expansion, and guard its unshakable foundation. P.S. If his father and elder brothers had not died so young, he might have become a Li Er reborn. 1Votes323.7kRecs267.2kFans

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He traveled back in time to the Later Han Dynasty to assist Emperor Yin, Liu Chengyou, in establishing his empire. Later, at a young age, he succeeded to the newly established dynasty, ensuring its continued prosperity and safeguarding its unshakeable foundation. PS: If his father and brothers hadn't died young, he might have been a reincarnation of Li Er.

24 明 The Ming Dynasty's Chief Grand Secretary 明王首辅 Chen Zhengdao陈证道Historical4.1M WordsCompleted In the winter of the twelfth year of the Zhengde era, Xu Jin transmigrates into the body of an impoverished Confucian student in Shangrao County, Jiangxi. That year, the Ming emperor Zhu Houzhao is touring the border garrison at Xuanfu. That year, Zhu Chenhao, Prince of Ning in Jiangxi, is secretly plotting a rebellion. That year, Xu Jin, with nothing but bare walls at home, searches for a way forward and ultimately decides to pursue an official career through the imperial examinations. He conqu 11Votes297.2kRecs241.7kFans

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In the winter of the twelfth year of the Zhengde reign of the Ming Dynasty, Xu Jin transmigrated into the body of a poor and destitute scholar in Shangrao County, Jiangxi Province. That year, Emperor Zhu Houzhao of the Ming Dynasty was traveling in Xuanfu, a border town. That year, Zhu Chenhao, the Prince of Ning in Jiangxi, was secretly plotting a rebellion. That year, Xu Jin, who was destitute, sought a way out and finally chose to take the imperial examination. He passed the county examination, the prefectural examination, the provincial examination, and then the provincial examination, but gradually got caught up in the vortex of Prince Ning Zhu Chenhao's rebellion...

25 举 Raising the Han Dynasty 举汉 Listening in Reverse反听Historical1.2M WordsOngoing In the second year of Xingping (195 AD), Liu Jing, a young man from Changsha in Jingzhou, died and came back to life. Though he was a descendant of the Han imperial clan, and his ancestors had once served as the Three Excellencies, the family had fallen on hard times by now. His father had died long ago, and his elder brother had just passed away. All that remained were his stepmother and young siblings, his widowed sister-in-law and orphaned nephew. The house was full of women and children, and 0Votes188.2kRecs140.3kFans

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In the second year of Xingping (195 AD), Liu Jing, a young man from Changsha in Jingzhou, was resurrected after dying. Although he was a member of the Han imperial family and his ancestors had served as the Three Dukes, his family had declined by this time. Moreover, his father died early, and his brother recently passed away, leaving behind only his stepmother, younger siblings, widowed sister-in-law, orphaned brother and son, and a house full of women and children. The family had no surplus wealth; how could they possibly contend for power? First and foremost, they had to make a living… Book club (124965893)

26 唐 Tang Cavalry 唐骑 A Pu阿菩Historical3.5M WordsCompleted The gale rages, sweeping across ten thousand miles. Wherever the horses’ hooves tread, there lies the Great Tang! 0Votes401.3kRecs211.1kFans

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A fierce wind swept across thousands of miles, and wherever the horses' hooves trod, that was the Tang Dynasty!

27 北 The Imperial Legacy of Northern Qi 北齐帝业 Clumsy Eye拙眼Historical1.5M WordsOngoing After an accident, a rising star in politics was reborn as Gao Wei, the famous good-for-nothing in Northern Qi history. The realm was now divided in three, the court was corrupt, and Northern Zhou was watching like a tiger from beyond the borders. With the difficulty set to hell mode, how could he get out of this? 0Votes113.3kRecs80.6kFans

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A rising political star is reborn as Gao Wei, a notorious good-for-nothing in the history of the Northern Qi Dynasty, due to an accident. At this time, the world is divided into three, the court is corrupt, and there is also the Northern Zhou Dynasty eyeing the country covetously. How to overcome the hellish difficulty?

28 大 The First Crown Prince of Great Ming 大明第一太子 Night Star Moonlight Words夜星月语Historical1.9M WordsCompleted 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

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In the first year of the Hongwu reign, on the throne in the Fengtian Hall, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, waved his hand, and the Minister of Rites picked up the imperial edict and read it aloud: "By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: My eldest son, Zhu Biao, born to the Empress, is the first heir of the imperial clan. He is of exceptional talent and noble character. Now, in accordance with the initial edict, following the established rites, and respecting the will of the people, I respectfully inform Heaven, the ancestral temple, and the state, and hereby bestow upon him the imperial seal and establish him as the Crown Prince, placing him in the Eastern Palace, so as to uphold the imperial line for ten thousand years and to soothe the hearts of the people throughout the land." This proclamation shall be made known to all! The new book builds the Great Tang Dynasty

29 少 The Young Emperor’s Growth Plan 少帝成长计划 Deputy Censor's Aide中丞佐吏Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In people's minds, emperors are born sacred, worshipped by all, and supreme above everyone else. But there are always a few unlucky emperors who have no power to shape their own fate. Liu Hong was one of them. At this very moment, he sat on the imperial couch in a rear hall of Weiyang Palace in Chang'an, in 180 BC, looking helplessly and bitterly at the wine cup before him, unsure what to do. Just one wall away, in Weiyang Palac 0Votes54.7kRecs67.4kFans

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The new book, "The First Crown Prince of the Han Dynasty," has been released. In people's minds, the emperor was a sacred being, revered by all, and the supreme being. But there are always a few unfortunate emperors who have no power to control their own destiny. Just like Liu Hong at this moment, sitting on the imperial couch in the rear hall of Weiyang Palace in Chang'an in 180 BC, looking at the wine cup in front of him with helplessness and bitterness, not knowing what to do. Just a wall behind him, in the main hall of Weiyang Palace, Grand Commandant Zhou Bo, who should have been a trusted advisor to Liu Hong, stood proudly on his rightful imperial steps, discussing with his court officials the selection of the new emperor after his "death." At the meeting to discuss his successor to the throne, Liu Hong, who should have had the most say, wasn't even allowed to attend—he couldn't even refuse to drink the poisoned wine before him… "Even though King Zhou was an emperor, his death was worse than that of a commoner..." With a sigh, Liu Hong resolutely raised his wine cup and drank it all in one gulp. "If there is an afterlife, I will never be the young emperor again!" His dying wish, however, became a reality the moment Liu Hong opened his eyes again... Book club: 1071618579

30 梦 Dreaming Back to the Ming Dynasty Spring 梦回大明春 Wang Zijun王梓钧Historical2.2M WordsCompleted 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

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I traveled back to the Ming Dynasty, but I was an unregistered person to take the imperial examinations, and I wanted to study but had no teachers. Fortunately, the Longchang Post Station, where Wang Yangming was exiled, was right next door. However, he would have to wait a few more years, so he would just grab a teacher to take home and make do with his studies for now.

31 武 Arming China 武布中华 Words of Desolation话凄凉Historical3.5M WordsCompleted Li Zicheng: “The Zhu clan has lost the people’s hearts. The realm ought to belong to me, Li!” Zhang Xianzhong: “The throne changes hands in turn. Tomorrow, it will be my family’s turn!” Dorgon: “The Mandate of Heaven belongs to the Great Qing. We shall enter China and rule the realm!” The Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty hanged himself, while the Hongguang Emperor of the Southern Ming trembled in fear. In Dengfeng, Henan, the Demon King Gao Huan was born. He rose like a force from nowhere, 0Votes62.7kRecs82.5kFans

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Li Zicheng declared, "The Zhu family has lost all loyalty; it is only right that I, Li Zicheng, should rule the world!" Zhang Xianzhong: "Emperors take turns, tomorrow it'll be my turn!" Dorgon declared, "Heaven has ordained the Qing Dynasty to become the ruler of China!" When the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming Dynasty hanged himself, the Hongguang Emperor of the Southern Ming Dynasty trembled in fear. In Dengfeng, Henan, the Demon King Gao Huan descended upon the world, rising up unexpectedly and determined to end the turbulent era with his ambition to unify the land. Li Zicheng said, "I'm blocking his way, kill me!" Zhang Xianzhong is a rebellious warlord; kill him! Dorgon invaded the south, and you dare to covet China? Kill! Kill! The Ming Dynasty emperor, a capitalist from the southeast, refused to be reformed—kill! Kill! Kill! The Demon King has descended upon the world, and martial force will be spread throughout it! He will use force to rebuild the national spirit! (I guarantee this is my last book. I'm going to be back to work after I finish writing it. My book club number is 160522963.)

32 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!

33 汉 Han Watchtower 汉阙 July New Releases七月新番Historical2.0M WordsCompleted 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

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The 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. Looking back over a thousand years, the palaces of the Han dynasty still stand! It was the third year of Emperor Zhao of Han's Yuanfeng reign. Powerful ministers held sway in the court, the Xiongnu were not yet defeated, and the Silk Road remained a thread that could not be severed... Although Wei Qing and Huo Qubing are gone, the pioneering spirit of the Han people will never cease, and new heroes are about to emerge! In the Gobi Desert near Dunhuang, at a post station called Xuanquanzhi, a lowly clerk named Ren Hong threw down his pen and angrily shouted: "A true man should not be without ambition; he should emulate Zhang Qian and Fu Jiezi, achieving merit in foreign lands to gain titles and honors. How can he spend his life confined to the world of books and inkstones?" Book club group: 1021675508. VIP group (disciple level and above): 496717165.