Mainstream Picks 大众流的书单

1 土 Dreams of Tosa 土佐之梦 Zhou Yuansi周元祀Historical1.4M WordsCompleted It was an age of civilization, with flourishing commerce, thriving culture, and the collision of technology and ideas; It was an age of barbarism, with powerful lords rising everywhere, wars raging without end, and betrayal and slaughter running rampant. It was paradise for the strong, but hell for the weak. The strong could not always be relied upon, and might collapse with a roar in an instant; the weak need not despair, for they might ultimately carve up the world. What kind of path will a mo 0Votes160kRecs46.4kFans

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That was a civilized era, with thriving commerce, flourishing culture, and a collision of technologies and ideas; It was a barbaric era, with numerous heroes rising up, frequent wars, and rampant betrayal and slaughter. It is a paradise for the strong, but a hell for the weak. The strong are not to be relied upon, for they may collapse in an instant; the weak are not to be pitied, for they may ultimately dominate the world. What kind of trajectory will a modern Chinese student trace when he arrives in Japan's Sengoku period? The judgment states: The Beginning Chapter: A learned man visits an old friend, only to find himself transported to the Warring States period. He disregards what happens next, choosing instead to live a secluded and tranquil life. A glorious chapter: The clouds dispersed, the sudden rain ceased, and the sun shone brightly, revealing golden scales. Thus, I fulfilled my desire to ascend to a higher vantage point, where mountains and rivers came into view. The Chapter of Fade and End: The vibrant bloom has faded, leaving only scattered fragments. Who says spring is still here? Looking back, it has already slipped away.

2 猎 Hunting the Ming 猎明 Bronze Head青铜人头Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The Ming dynasty has lost the Mandate of Heaven, and heroes contend to claim it. This is the story of a modern man who transmigrates to the final two years of the Ming dynasty. This is the stage of the strong. 41604381 Readers interested in alternate-history novels are welcome to join and discuss. Thank you. 0Votes79.7kRecs21.3kFans

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When the deer is lost, heroes vie for it. This is the story of a modern person who travels back in time to the last two years of the Ming Dynasty. This is the stage for the strong. Group number: 59135182 41604381 Readers interested in alternate history novels, please join us for discussion. Thank you.

3 晚 Late Ming 晚明 Ke Shanmeng柯山梦Historical2.3M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the northern frontier is shrouded in the smoke of war, with mountains of corpses, while the south of the Yangtze enjoys tranquil streams, stone bridges, song, and dance. Amid the internal strife and external threats of a dynasty on the brink of collapse, a calculating office director rises to power and sounds the last call for China. A true hero can change fate. Brutal, bloody ancient wars and authentic scenes of everyday life in the Ming, where ordinary p 116Votes768kRecs830.3kFans

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At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the north was engulfed in war and littered with corpses; while in the south, tranquil waterways offered idyllic peace and prosperity. Amidst the internal and external troubles of this dynastic demise, a cunning office manager rises to power, sounding the final clarion call for China. A true hero, changing the course of destiny. The brutal and tragic ancient wars, the authentic daily life of the Ming Dynasty, and the history created by ordinary people unfold a magnificent yet tender and poignant picture of the late Ming Dynasty. Book club QQ group: 145034435

4 儒 The Confucian Path: Overlord of the World 儒道之天下霸主 Fly Ahead, Watch the Blade先飞看刀Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Eight hundred years ago, the great Confucian Dong Tianshu achieved sainthood atop Mount Tai, ushering in eight centuries of Confucian rule. Now barbarians invade, the land lies shattered, the Demon Emperor Yuan plots in secret, and Asura from another world watch hungrily. Ning Jiang transmigrates and is reborn in order to save his younger sister. In the chaos that follows the collapse of the Confucian Way, how will he rise to power step by step and save Huaxia? What truth lies behind the Confuci 0Votes385kRecs115.2kFans

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Eight hundred years ago, the great Confucian scholar Dong Tianshu successfully forged a sage on the summit of Mount Tai, thus beginning eight hundred years of Confucian rule. Now, barbarians have invaded, the land is shattered, the Demon Emperor harbors murderous intent, and the Asuras from another world are eyeing us covetously. In order to save his sister, Ning Jiang transmigrates to another world and rises to power step by step amidst the chaos of the world after the collapse of Confucianism and Taoism, and saves China. What truths are hidden behind Confucianism and Taoism? The Seven Disciples of Guigu, the Three Scrolls of Heavenly Book, the Kunlun Heavenly Realm, the Six-Petaled Flower—what secrets are hidden in this series of historical events? People respect me, so I should strive to live up to their expectations. The world may laugh at me, but I will work even harder to make them laugh at me. Awake, I wield power over the world; drunk, I rest on the lap of a beautiful woman. Looking back at the world, I laugh at all the heroes of the land… [P. S. Confucianism and Taoism are merely background elements in this book; the main character is not a Confucian!]