Fifteen Years of Books I've Quietly Read 这十五年～曾静静看过的书

1 水 The Qing Dynasty, Simmered in a Pot 水煮清王朝 Gulonggang古龙岗Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Five people, each with a different identity, suddenly find themselves in the same era at the same time: the middle years of the Kangxi reign! Faced with absolute power, what can they do? ... 0Votes273.2kRecs90kFans

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Five people, each with different backgrounds, simultaneously find themselves transported to the same time and space—the mid-Kangxi era! Faced with absolute power, what will they do? ...

2 大 The Ming Empire Never Sets 大明帝国日不落 So Bored It Hurts实在闲得疼Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Huang Sheng is a small-business owner and engineering graduate with a wealth of experience. Over the past decade, he started several small factories, with both successes and failures. By chance, he transmigrates to the late Ming dynasty. He doesn't know how to write formal essays, compose poetry, or ride and shoot. But he has nearly four centuries' worth of knowledge ahead of the people of the Ming. Riding animals into battle? Far too dangerous. We'll take arm 0Votes95.7kRecs135.2kFans

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Welcome to my new book, "1981". Huang Sheng, an experienced engineering graduate and small business owner, has run several small factories over the past decade, experiencing both successes and failures. By chance, he travels back in time to the late Ming Dynasty. He doesn't know the eight-legged essay, can't compose poetry, and can't ride horses or shoot arrows. However, he possesses knowledge nearly four hundred years ahead of the Ming people. Riding animals to fight is too unsafe; let's use armored four-wheeled carts to crush the Jurchens. Using fire ships to surround enemy ships is too primitive; let's use armored warships equipped with rifled cannons to destroy the Western barbarians. Using bows and arrows for long-range attacks is too backward; let's use coordinated infantry and artillery fire with flintlock rifled muskets to create a civilization where the sun never sets.

3 北 The Leisurely Prince of the Northern Song 北宋闲王 Old Fish of Beiming北冥老鱼Historical3.2M WordsCompleted An idle prince is no virtuous prince. Zhao Yan transmigrates into the body of the third son of Emperor Yingzong of the Northern Song. He already has a terrible reputation, and has no desire to fight for fame or power. All he wants is to be a carefree prince, sipping wine and savoring fine food, with a few beauties by his side to make life perfect. But as a man from a later age, Zhao Yan sticks out among the people of ancient times like a searchlight in the night, shining with a blinding glow. Ev 0Votes113.7kRecs241.7kFans

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The idle prince is not a wise prince. Zhao Yan transmigrates into the body of the third son of Emperor Yingzong of the Northern Song Dynasty. Originally infamous, he has no desire to compete for fame and fortune. He only wants to be a leisurely prince, drinking wine and enjoying delicious food. It would be even more perfect if he had a few beautiful women by his side. However, as a person from later generations, Zhao Yan's words and actions were like a searchlight in the night among the ancient people, radiating a dazzling light. Whether it was the various items he brought with him when he traveled through time or his own talents, Zhao Yan inadvertently attracted everyone's attention, and at the same time, he was slowly changing the situation between the Song, Liao and Xia kingdoms. When the people of Song looked back many years later, they found that their life trajectory had been led in another direction by Zhao Yan, this idle prince.

4 大 The Grand Academician 大学士 Clothed in Mountains衣山尽Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The romance and intrigue of the Ming dynasty. The appetites and passions of people in ancient times. The workings of the official world four hundred years ago. A young man who transmigrates to the Jiajing era. 0Votes97.2kRecs454.5kFans

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The romantic tales of the Ming Dynasty. Those men and women in ancient times. The political landscape of four hundred years ago. A young man who travels back in time to the Jiajing era.

5 刑 The Magistrate's Aide 刑名师爷 Mu Yi沐轶Historical2.6M WordsCompleted A coroner who transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty becomes a criminal case clerk at the county yamen and encounters all sorts of bizarre cases. He applies his knowledge of forensic investigation and deduction, carefully surveying scenes, meticulously examining evidence, and reasoning with precision. By following every clue and peeling back layer after layer of mystery, he finally brings the truth behind each strange case to light. 0Votes308.5kRecs358.6kFans

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A forensic doctor who travels back to the Ming Dynasty becomes a criminal investigator in a county government office, encountering all sorts of bizarre and mysterious cases. Using his forensic investigative and deductive knowledge, he carefully examines, meticulously tests, and deduces, peeling back the layers of mystery to finally reveal the truth behind these bizarre cases to the world.

6 宋 The Song Dynasty Physician 宋医 Mu Yi沐轶Historical2.8M WordsCompleted A medical student transmigrates to a small county in the Northern Song dynasty and takes a position as a practicing physician at a pharmacy on the verge of going out of business. Thus begins his shameless career as a doctor in ancient times. Readers’ QQ groups: 72505368 45350704 You’re warmly invited to join! 0Votes185.4kRecs464.7kFans

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A medical student is transported to a small county town in the Northern Song Dynasty and becomes a quack doctor in a nearly bankrupt pharmacy, beginning his shameless medical career in ancient times. Book lovers' QQ group: 72505368 45350704 We eagerly await your arrival!

7 寒 The Humble-Born Top Scholar 寒门状元 The Son of Heaven天子Historical10.5M WordsCompleted Tired of flashes of blades, clashing horns and drums? Then perhaps you can sample the harsh livelihood of an ordinary person at the bottom of society. This book tells the story of Shen Xi, who transmigrated into a down-and-out poor family in the Great Ming. In an era when everything was considered inferior except scholarship, he changes his fate step by step through his own efforts, finally reaching the pinnacle of life! Tianzi's grand historical work of 2016, worth making your own! 8Votes1.2MRecs575.2kFans

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If you're tired of the clash of swords and the clashing of drums and horns, you might want to experience the hardships of life at the bottom of society. This book tells the story of Shen Xi, who transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and comes from a poor family. In an era where all other professions are considered inferior but studying is superior, he changes his fate step by step through hard work and finally reaches the pinnacle of life! The Emperor's 2016 Historical Masterpiece: A Must-Have for You!

8 北 The Little Chef of the Northern Song Dynasty 北宋小厨师 Nanxi Beiqing南希北庆Historical7.1M WordsCompleted Li Qi, head chef at a five-star-plus hotel, has a little too much to drink and miraculously transmigrates to the late Northern Song dynasty. Alone in this unfamiliar world, with no family or friends, Li Qi has no choice but to fall back on his old trade and take a cooking job at a restaurant in Bianjing that's about to be sold off for next to nothing. Li Qi only wants to be a low-key little chef. But gold shines wherever it is, and being an outstanding man isn't always a good thing. “Grand Marsh 0Votes277.6kRecs311.2kFans

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Li Qi, the head chef of a five-star hotel, miraculously travels back to the late Northern Song Dynasty after having a few drinks. Arriving in this unfamiliar world where he had no relatives or friends, Li Qi had no choice but to return to his old profession and become a chef at a restaurant in Bianjing that was about to be sold off at a bargain price. Li Qi originally only wanted to be a low-key chef, but gold shines wherever it is, and sometimes being too outstanding is not necessarily a good thing for a man. "Grand Commandant Gao wants steak? — No time!" "Grand Tutor Cai wants to eat hot pot? - Tell him to make a reservation a month in advance." "Li Shishi wants a fruit salad? - Uh... I'm not free during the day, I'll go tonight." "Li Qingzhao wanted to eat cheesecake? – Is that a question about whether she divorced Zhao Mingcheng?" "His Majesty wishes to feast at the Jin Han Imperial Feast? - It's still in the planning stages; we'll discuss it again in ten years."

9 极 The Ultimate Country Life 极品乡村生活 Famous Kiln名窑Urban4.9M WordsCompleted A pot of wine, a son and a daughter, and dragonflies skimming the lotus leaves. A cool breeze sweeps through the summer courtyard; autumn winds turn the rice ears gold. In spring, flowers compete in beauty. In winter, snow falls and the family gathers by the stove. Rural life is easy and carefree, without a care in the world. Gather around the fire for a little wine, or pick wild fruit on a whim. Free, comfortable, with no striving or fighting. What a lovely life!!!! 0Votes273.3kRecs143kFans

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A small pot of wine, two children, and dragonflies already flitting among the lotus leaves. A cool breeze blows through the courtyard in summer, and the autumn wind turns the rice ears golden. Spring arrives and a hundred flowers vie for beauty; winter snow falls and the fireplace calls to children. Rural life is leisurely and carefree, free from worries. People gather around the fire to drink a little wine and pick wild fruits at will. Feeling free, comfortable, and at ease, without any competition or struggle – how wonderful!

10 黄 Golden Fishing Grounds 黄金渔场 Full Metal Casing全金属弹壳Urban4.2M WordsCompleted P.S. I’ve started a new book, The Taoist Priest, Times Have Changed. Please check it out. I love blue skies and green trees, but I love the vast, surging ocean even more. Fish from shallow waters, fish from the deep, lobsters, and giant crabs: how could a foodie’s world be complete without seafood? Speedboats, yachts, sport-fishing boats, and patrol boats, though luxury cruise ships are really the way to go. I keep brown bears, polar bears, and raccoons at home, and dolphins, belugas, and s 6Votes1.3MRecs646.8kFans

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P. S.: I've started a new book, "Taoist Master, Times Have Changed," please check it out. **** I love the blue sky, I love the green trees, and I love the vast ocean even more. Shallow-sea fish, deep-sea fish, lobsters, and giant crabs—how can a foodie's world be complete without seafood? Speedboats, yachts, fishing boats, and cruise ships—but luxury cruise ships are the way to go. My family keeps brown bears, polar bears, and raccoons at home, and my fish farm has dolphins, beluga whales, and sea otters, as well as beavers, black-footed ferrets, and Greenland seals—my fish farm has everything! When there's nothing to do, one can sit idly on the fishing platform and call upon friends to gamble on pearls. I'll sail the seven seas on a yacht and salvage the treasures from sunken ships. Hello everyone, I am Qin Shiou, and I use my pen to record my leisurely life on the Canadian fishing grounds.

11 黄 Golden Ranch 黄金牧场 Invincibly Adorable Little Treasure卖萌无敌小小宝Urban2.5M WordsCompleted Horse racing, sheep herding, vineyards and farms: city boy Wang Hao becomes a big landowner in Australia! In vast Australia, in the fertile Murray-Darling Basin, he enjoys a wonderful country life. He keeps koalas for company, races kangaroos, raises a few adorable alpacas, and occasionally bullies the emus. A little cat with a bun-shaped face and a mighty sheepdog: my home really isn't a zoo! Growing wheat, shearing sheep, harvesting grapes, playing tennis, feeding livestock... Life on the ranc 0Votes178.6kRecs156.1kFans

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Horse racing, sheep herding, wineries, farms – urban youth Wang Hao transforms into an Australian landowner! Enjoy a wonderful pastoral life in the vast Australia, the fertile Murray-Darling Basin. Keep company with koalas, race with kangaroos, raise a few adorable alpacas, and tease emus when you have nothing to do. A chubby-cheeked, goofy cat and a majestic, imposing sheepdog—my home is definitely not a zoo! Plant wheat, shear sheep, harvest grapes, play tennis, feed livestock. Ranch life is so wonderful! Ranch Group: 151553210 My new book, "Literary and Artistic Superstar," has started updating. If you're interested, you can check it out.

12 明 Ming 《明》 Wine Addict酒徒Historical1.3M WordsOngoing An alternate-history novel about an amateur mountaineer who falls into another era: the Ming dynasty. Lost and unsure what to do, he relies on his knowledge and conscience to choose a thorny path. History takes a turn from that point onward. 0Votes1.2MRecs129.1kFans

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It's a fictional novel about an amateur mountaineer who falls into another time and space—the Ming Dynasty. Bewildered, he doesn't know what to do. Relying on his knowledge and conscience, he chooses a thorny path. History takes a turn from there.

13 大 The Tang Dynasty's Young Physician 大唐小郎中 Mu Yi沐轶Historical2.1M WordsCompleted A young pharmacist at a small traditional Chinese medicine hospital unexpectedly transmigrates to the early days of the Tang Dynasty, becoming a physician at a little medicine shop. His father, who runs the shop, is an average doctor; his mother is kind but timid, and his older sister is fierce and fiercely protective. The shop is on the verge of closing, and the family is struggling to make ends meet. The year is nearly over, and the pot holds only black wheat buns mixed with wild greens. In th 0Votes164.3kRecs258.6kFans

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A junior pharmacist from a traditional Chinese medicine hospital unexpectedly travels back in time to the early Tang Dynasty, becoming a young doctor at a small pharmacy. His father, who runs the pharmacy, has mediocre medical skills; his mother is kind but timid; and his sister is fiercely protective. The pharmacy is on the verge of bankruptcy, and the family struggles to survive. As the year draws to a close, all they have left in the pot are dark steamed buns mixed with wild vegetables. In the lobby sits a cold-faced landlady, demanding rent payment; if they don't pay, she'll kick them all out. From here, he embarked on a thorny path to becoming a doctor.

14 赘 The Matrilocal Husband 赘婿 The Angry Banana愤怒的香蕉Historical6.4M WordsOngoing In the final years of the Wu Dynasty, the age was turbulent and the realm was in chaos. Jin and Liao faced off against each other, the situation was unstable, and after a century of humiliation, the first faint glimmer of dawn signaling its end had finally appeared. Emperor Tianzuo, Wanyan Aguda, Wuqimai, Genghis Khan Temujin, Jamuka, Chilawen, Mukhuali, Bo'erhu, Bo'ersu, Qin Hui, Yue Fei, Li Gang, Zhong Shidao, Tang Ke, Wu Min, Geng Nanzhong, and Zhang Bangchang: loyal ministers and treacherous 337Votes13.5MRecs5.1MFans

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At the end of the Wu Dynasty, a time of great upheaval and chaos, the Jin and Liao dynasties clashed, and the situation was turbulent. After a century of humiliation, the first glimmer of hope finally appeared. Emperor Tianzuo, Wanyan Aguda, Wugumai, Genghis Khan Temujin, Jamukha, Chilaun, Muqali, Borchu, Bo'orchu, Qin Hui, Yue Fei, Li Gang, Zhong Shidao, Tang Ke, Wu Min, Geng Nanzhong, Zhang Bangchang—the struggle between loyal ministers and treacherous officials, the battle between heroes and villains, the southward invasion of the barbarians, a million iron cavalry knocking on Yanmen Pass, the fall of the country, and the devastation of the people—a century of humiliation and resistance for a nation and its people, the cries, shouts, and sorrows of the pioneers… A little before that, in Jiangning City, undercurrents were swirling. An insignificant son-in-law of a merchant family was living a carefree life, completely irresponsible, focused solely on eating and watching performances... The novel of the same name as the popular TV series starring Guo Qilin and Song Yi.

15 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 94Votes2.5MRecs552.6kFans

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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.

16 龙 The Dragon Totem 龙图腾 Cai Jin蔡晋Historical254k WordsCompleted A vanished history. A legend about the dragon. By chance, a modern man is transported to primitive society. He becomes the leader of a small tribe. Along the long road ahead, his footprints become history, the history he creates becomes legend, and his undefeated legend becomes myth. Building, conquering, unifying: deer antlers, a horse's head, ox ears, a serpent's body, fish scales, an eagle's claws, and a crocodile's tail. Countless tribes and bloodlines blend together to form the dragon totem 0Votes104.6kRecs23.5kFans

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A bygone era. A legend about dragons. A modern man is transported to a primitive society by chance. He becomes the chieftain of a small tribe. On his long journey, the footprints he leaves behind become history, the history he creates becomes legend, and the legend of his invincibility becomes myth. Construction, conquest, unification—the antlers of a deer, the head of a horse, the ears of a cow, the body of a snake, the scales of a fish, the claws of an eagle, and the tail of a crocodile—countless tribes and countless bloodlines merged to form the dragon totem, creating the ancient Chinese civilization that has existed for hundreds of millions of years!

17 工 Industrial Hegemon 工业霸主 Qi Cheng齐橙Urban2.6M WordsCompleted Lin Zhenhua, a graduate student in mechanical engineering, transmigrated to 1979 and became a young factory worker. Relying on his solid technical foundation and a slight foreknowledge of history, Lin Zhenhua led the veteran workers in sweating through their labor and built a heavy industrial conglomerate spanning Europe and Asia, creating a legendary tale of industrial dominance. Welding arcs fly and forging hammers thunder, composing a resounding ode to the people of China's industrial sector 0Votes451.9kRecs421.3kFans

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Lin Zhenhua, a graduate student in mechanical engineering, travels back in time to 1979 and becomes a young factory worker. With his solid technical skills and a bit of foresight, Lin Zhenhua leads his fellow workers to work hard and build a heavy industrial group spanning Eurasia, creating a legendary story of an industrial hegemon. The welding arcs fly and the forging hammers roar, composing a magnificent ode to Chinese industrial workers.

18 奋 Striving in the New Ming Dynasty 奋斗在新明朝 Following the Gentle Breeze随轻风去Historical1.9M WordsCompleted A geeky humanities student transmigrates to a baffling version of the Ming Dynasty. He starts at the very bottom as a crude little yamen runner, with no hope of passing the imperial examinations. Let’s see how our protagonist happily carves out an unconventional path to success from the bustling streets. Along the way, we’ll uncover all sorts of rules governing the Ming bureaucracy! New blurb: This is a serious work grounded in history and fact, with rigorous logic and precise details. Well, mor 0Votes225.8kRecs288.8kFans

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A reclusive liberal arts student is transported to a strange Ming Dynasty. His starting point was very low; as a lowly, uncouth yamen runner, there was no hope for him to pursue a career through the imperial examinations. Watch as the protagonist joyfully and happily forges a unique path to success from humble beginnings in the city. Let me also reveal the various rules and regulations of the Ming Dynasty's officialdom! New synopsis: This book is a serious work that adheres to historical standards, is based on facts, is logically rigorous, and is accurate in detail. Book reader contribution group number: 153018399 My new book, *The Great Ming Official*, has been released (book ID: 2708704). New and returning readers are welcome! Please add it to your favorites, click on it, and vote for it!

19 商 The Commercial Three Kingdoms 商业三国 Chi Hu赤虎Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Preface (serving as the blurb): A merchant who used to be a teacher and three of his teacher friends travel through time to the Three Kingdoms era while exploring Shennongjia. (Yes, it’s a cliché. Nothing I can do about that. If you’re unhappy, throw your votes at me. -_-) Dissatisfied with the state of China at the time, they are deeply worried about the coming era of the Five Barbarians ravaging China. To spare the Han people 300 years of suffering, they rise amid the chaos and establish a nat 0Votes1.3MRecs376.4kFans

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Foreword: (Brief Introduction) A businessman who was once a teacher and his three teacher friends, during an expedition to Shennongjia, travel through time to the Three Kingdoms period (cliché, but I can't help it; if you're not satisfied, just throw your votes at me, -_-). Dissatisfied with the state of China at the time, they were deeply worried about the impending Five Barbarian Invasions. To avoid 300 years of suffering for the Han people, they rose up in this chaotic world, establishing a nation based on commerce. Utilizing their developed economy and advanced products, they created a more suitable social system for economic development, built a stronger army, and implemented their unification and colonial plans. Their vision had already transcended the struggles of the Central Plains, looking towards distant Rome and Egypt. As for Japan, it was merely a small step in their colonial plan. The book explores social structures, legal systems, official systems, and religious concepts, but this is purely fictional; readers should not draw parallels or take it seriously. Glory belongs to the Han people; criticism is mine. Just for your amusement. Business symbolizes competition, struggle, adventure, pursuit, creation, strategy, the big picture, development, means, rules, standards, strength, wealth, interests, value, success and failure, management, talent, transactions, responsibility, collaboration, democracy, freedom, rights, concepts, innovation, choices, efficiency, knowledge, technology, information, resources, products, circulation... Please don't be misled by the book title! The much-anticipated "The Three Kingdoms of Business" has finally been officially released. Due to various issues, the book was unable to meet readers on schedule, and the editorial department received numerous inquiries from enthusiastic readers. We can only express our deepest apologies for this. As early as the beginning of February, we received hundreds of messages requesting to order "The Three Kingdoms of Business". Some readers even wired money to the company on the same day. However, we had some idea of the book's publication schedule at the time, so we only replied to most of the voicemails asking them to wire money after the book was published. To this day, the company's inbox is still full of emails asking us to notify them to wire money after the book is published, which really touches us deeply. After repeated transfers, the first one hundred sets of books, signed by Master Chi Hu, have officially begun to be shipped out. The first batch of readers who made payment will receive their books first, and we will confirm with each of you based on your payment slips. The remaining four hundred books will be shipped out successively. Readers who have not yet made payment can still order this book from us; the price remains 25 yuan, with a 20% discount! (Also, some answers to frequently asked reader questions:) First: Because the later revisions are still under discussion, this book is expected to be completed in four or five volumes. If it is completed in five volumes, readers who have previously paid for a set of four volumes do not need to panic. You will also enjoy the same discount and autograph for the remaining volume. Second: Regarding overseas mail order, since our company does not have overseas business and the postage is high, it is difficult to process. If overseas readers really want to order, please check the postage at your local post office and then send it to our company. Three: Now we have two books, 1 and 2, each with 300,000 words, and the price remains unchanged at 25 yuan. For mail order inquiries, please call 021-63174943 or 021-63170956. Contact persons: Zhang Linlin, Sun Youqi. If you find it inconvenient to make a phone call, you can directly remit money to the following address: Shanghai Tangfeng Book Co., Ltd. (21st Floor, Yisheng Pavilion, Hengji Never Sleeps Plaza, No. 547 Tianmu West Road, Shanghai, Postcode: 200070, Recipient: He Yiping).

20 宋 Moonlight Over the Song Dynasty 宋时明月 Chi Hu赤虎Historical2.6M WordsCompleted This is a story about transmigrating into the life of an ordinary man. By sheer chance, Zhao Xing became a man of the Song Dynasty. Among the people he met were poets whose names would live forever, corrupt officials notorious for all time, outlaws driven to join the bandits of Liangshan, and peerless beauties whose fame for their charms spread far and wide. This was an age of “the moon rising above the willow branches, two lovers meeting after dusk.” It was home to true-hearted, romantic men re 0Votes269.8kRecs192.4kFans

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This is a story about someone who transmigrates and becomes an ordinary person. Unwittingly, Zhao Xing became a Song Dynasty person, and his acquaintances included famous poets, infamous corrupt officials, bandits forced to join the Liangshan outlaws, and beauties of unparalleled charm. This is an era of "the moon rising above the willow branches, lovers meeting after dusk," an era where true and romantic men have graced the ages; where timeless verses have shone through the ages; where dazzling commercial song and dance performances and ingenious business competition abound... In this magnificent era, Zhao Xing thrives, enjoying the refined life of this age with ease. This book contains no depictions of court intrigue or official power struggles. It simply portrays the worldview of ordinary people in the Song Dynasty. Perhaps the content of this book will overturn your conventional thinking about the Song Dynasty, but please savor it carefully.

21 大 The Ming Dynasty Official 大明官 Following the Gentle Breeze随轻风去Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the thirteenth year of the Chenghua era of the Great Ming, history graduate student Fang Yingwu transmigrates into the body of a scholar. It is an age when an otaku takes the throne and rules without much interest. It is an age without authority. It is also an age when loyalty and treachery, righteousness and evil, black and white are clearly distinguished. It is an age when the nation faces no major troubles and is governed with a light touch. It is also an age of lax laws and lazy officials 0Votes488.8kRecs288.8kFans

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In the thirteenth year of the Chenghua reign of the Ming Dynasty, Fang Yingwu, a history graduate student, transmigrated into the body of a scholar. This is an era in which a shut-in casually reigns as emperor. This is an era without authority. This was also an era where loyalty and treachery, good and evil, black and white were clearly distinguished. This was an era when the country faced no major threats and could be governed by doing nothing. This was also an era of lax law and discipline and lazy official conduct. This was an era that transitioned from high-pressure suppression to a more relaxed and liberating one. This was also an era that transitioned from frugality and simplicity to extravagance and ostentation. Amidst verdant mountains and clear waters, a dream spanning five hundred years begins, and the legend of the wondrous time traveler commences.

22 清 The Cultured Guest 清客 Thieving Daoist, Third Fool贼道三痴Historical681k WordsOngoing Fine calligraphy, but no more than ordinary; second-rate talent, kept under wraps; three jin of liquor, yet never drunk; clothes for all four seasons, but never quite right; five stones at Go, without regret; six performances of Kunqu, never turned down; a crooked seven-character poem, written without delay; eight rounds of the card game ma diao, with nothing left unchecked; a rank of ninth grade, never sought; and a full ten parts of geniality, without a trace of vulgarity Travel five hundred y 9Votes99.7kRecs282.1kFans

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A good handwriting is not bad, second-rate talent is not revealed, a three-jin liquor capacity does not make one drunk, clothes are inappropriate for all seasons, five-in-a-row Go is not regretted, six performances of Kunqu Opera are not refused, seven-character crooked poems are not delayed, eight-card Mahjong is not checked, a ninth-rank title is not chosen, and a very amiable and unconventional person is — Tracing back five hundred years, experience the long-lost joys of life in "The Guest of the Qing Dynasty," a masterpiece by Thief Dao Sanchi.

23 上EN A Top-Rank Scholar of Humble Birth 上品寒士 Thieving Daoist, Third Fool贼道三痴Historical1.6M WordsCompleted A seasoned modern-day backpacker transmigrates to the Eastern Jin dynasty, inhabiting the body of Chen Caozhi, a poor young man. His family’s farmland is about to be seized, and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law is being forced to remarry. How can Chen Caozhi overcome prejudice against his low-born status and change his fate, while protecting the interests of himself and his clan? Watch as this young man rises step by step through the rigid hierarchy of the Nine-Rank Official System, befriends 26Votes785.5kRecs822.6kFans

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A modern-day seasoned traveler travels back in time to the Eastern Jin Dynasty, his soul inhabiting the body of Chen Caozhi, a poor young man. Faced with the difficult situation of his clan's land being seized and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law being forced to remarry, how will Chen Caozhi overcome the prejudice of social class, change his own destiny, and thus protect the interests of himself and his clan? Witness how a poor boy rises step by step through the strict hierarchy of the Nine-Rank System of Officials, befriends Gu Kaizhi, marries Xie Daoyun, fights on the battlefield, achieves great merit in the Northern Expedition, and becomes the first time-traveling novel set in the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

24 雅 Elegant Dissipation 雅骚 Thieving Daoist, Third Fool贼道三痴Historical1.8M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the forty-first year of the Wanli reign, hoping both to eat, drink, and be merry and to save the country by taking the most direct route. That’s right: this is a story full of zest and contradictions. The late Ming, Jiangnan, and the splendor of a world on the brink; the refinement of "The Roots of Wisdom" and the vulgarity of "The Plum in the Golden Vase"; an old monk in business and a famous courtesan worshipping Buddha. Yuan Hongdao savors tea and arranges flowers to expre 16Votes688.7kRecs361.8kFans

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Imagine traveling back to the 40th year of the Wanli Emperor's reign, wanting both to indulge in pleasure and to directly save the nation. Yes, it's a story full of intrigue and contradictions. Late Ming Dynasty, Jiangnan, a decadent prosperity; the elegance of *Cai Gen Tan*, the vulgarity of *Jin Ping Mei*; an old monk engaging in commerce, a famous courtesan worshipping Buddha; Yuan Hongdao expressing his spirit through tea and flower arranging, Li Zhuowu brewing wine, meditating, and continuing the burning of books; Dong Qichang, a master of both calligraphy and painting, yet a local tyrant; Zhang Zongzi, a young playboy, dreaming of West Lake in his old age; the refined see elegance, the vulgar see vulgarity. To find truly remarkable figures, look to the present (accompanied by a certain classic gesture).

25 庆 Joy of Life 庆余年 Mao Ni猫腻Historical4.0M WordsCompleted A family that does good deeds will surely enjoy blessings in abundance. Leave blessings for the future, leave blessings for the future, and in time meet a benefactor. How fortunate, how fortunate, that my mother accumulated hidden merit. I urge people to help the needy and support the poor… But who could know that, though we inherit the blessings of those who came before us, in the end we must choose our own path in life? Thus, at the fork in the road: The east wind brings clouds and rain, and y 42Votes4MRecs5.6MFans

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A family that accumulates good deeds will surely have abundant blessings. These blessings, these blessings, will lead to unexpected encounters with benefactors; I am fortunate to have my mother, fortunate to have my mother, for she has accumulated unseen merit. I advise people to help the poor and needy… But who knows that in this world, while we inherit blessings from our ancestors, we must ultimately make our own choices about our path, just as a branch sprouts from a fork in the road: The east wind brings clouds and rain, and young vines sprout new buds. Urgent as a drumbeat, washing away all the velvet and splendor. Wait for the morning sun to rise, and the trellis in the courtyard will be covered in green. I long for the yellow leaves to fall, so I can harvest a few melons. The TV series "Joy of Life," starring Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, and Wu Gang, premiered on Tencent Video and iQiyi on November 26.