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- 1 A Man of Ambition in the Late Eastern Han 东汉末年立志传 This can be seen as a companion novel to "The Homebody’s Journey", but I believe its plot will surpass the original. It adds some fantasy elements that were absent or only partially explored in "The Homebody’s Journey", so that the generals are no longer at a disadvantage as they were in the earlier book, but can contend with the strategists on equal terms. I have tried to keep the casts of the two books from conflicting and ensure the events fit together. In one sentence: At the end of the Eas 0Votes35.8kRecs21kFans
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The Reclusive Life in the Three Kingdoms 三国之宅行天下
“If I had known I was going to transmigrate, I would definitely have looked up how to make things like gunpowder and glass...” Jiang Zhe gazed at the large tree in front of the door and sighed. “Glass, hmm, that should be made by firing sand, right? But what about gunpowder? Saltpeter, charcoal, and what else was it? Sulfuric acid or sulfur?” “Husband...” Xiu Er walked over to Jiang Zhe and asked curiously, “Aren’t you going to work yet?” “I’m going, I’m going...” Jiang Zhe shook his head and
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- 3 My Wife Is a Great General 妻乃上将军 title: My Wife Is the Great General---- 0Votes134.2kRecs125.4kFans
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Carefree Scholar 逍遥小书生
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
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- 5 The Great Wei Palace 大魏宫廷 New book, Zhao's Tiger Son. Born a prince of Great Wei, I would rather be an idle lord in an age of peace. My ambitions lie in wine, women, and song, but my heart holds the fate of my country and its people. If my elder brother is worthy, if my younger brother is wise, you can rule while I take it easy. But if you cannot make the nation strong, then I’ll ascend the throne and become emperor! Hongrun, You Can’t Do It, So I’ll Take Over 1Votes2.1MRecs1.1MFans
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