Historical Fiction Masterpieces 历史精品佳作

1 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 93Votes767.7kRecs829.1kFans

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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

2 大 The Great Official 大官人 Master Three Precepts三戒大师Historical3.9M WordsCompleted In the ninth year of Yongle, the realm prospered. The nation was mighty, its people proud, and envoys from every corner of the world came to pay tribute! At a time like this, let me ask: who wouldn’t want to become a great official? 1Votes240.4kRecs232.7kFans

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In the ninth year of the Yongle reign, the world was at its most prosperous, the nation was strong and the people were proud, and people from all over the world came to pay tribute! At this moment, let me ask you, who wouldn't want to be a high-ranking official!

3 春 The Little Lord of the Spring and Autumn Period 春秋小领主 Chi Hu赤虎Historical1.9M WordsCompleted The Spring and Autumn period was the root of Chinese civilization. More than half of China's surnames took shape during this era, as did more than half of its idioms. The origins of our culture lie in the Spring and Autumn period... This history left us with one of the most magnificent legacies in human history. By chance, a man transmigrates to the Spring and Autumn period, becoming a minor feudal lord. He is lucky, for he has arrived in this great era... in the hegemon state, where he becomes 0Votes231.8kRecs146.9kFans

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The Spring and Autumn Period is the root of Chinese civilization, because more than half of China's surnames were formed during this period, more than half of the idioms were created during this period, and the origin of our culture is also in the Spring and Autumn Period... It is because of this history that we have been left with the most glorious legacy in human history. By chance, a man travels back in time to the Spring and Autumn Period and becomes a minor feudal lord. He was lucky, for he came to this great era... To become a hegemonic nation, a minor nobleman who would live a life of comfort and ease. With a little effort, he could become a powerful "nobleman" with his own territory, his own private army, and his own retinue of retainers... However, he was also unfortunate, because in this turbulent era, the struggles between nobles were always bloody, with the losers having their families confiscated and their clans exterminated. The infighting among the nobles of Jin was the most brutal of the time. Unfortunately, this time traveler had transformed into the legendary "Orphan of Zhao"...

4 篡 Usurping the Tang 篡唐 Geng Xin庚新Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Born into a world in turmoil, with a mysterious past. I never sought wealth and power, but wealth and power came looking for me... Come see a modern man’s tale set in the Sui and Tang dynasties! There will be grudges and romance, warhorses and weapons, and countless tales of passion... Geng Xin’s new novel for 2010, Usurping Tang, makes its grand debut. I hope you’ll enjoy it. 0Votes383.2kRecs379.6kFans

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Born in a chaotic world, his origins are shrouded in mystery. I had no desire for wealth and status, but wealth and status came to me... Let's see a modern person's story of the Sui and Tang Dynasties! There are grudges and affections, battles and bloodshed, and countless romantic tales... Geng Xin's new work "Usurping the Tang Dynasty" is now available. We hope you will enjoy it.

5 楚 The Spring and Autumn of the Chu Clan 楚氏春秋 Ning Zhiyuan宁致远Historical1.9M WordsOngoing Dragons devour the world, and winds and clouds surge. The Central Plains had enjoyed a hundred years of peace, but the Northern Zhao's Chu clan was rising, the young ruler of the Western Qin was being restored to power, Southern Qi and Eastern Wu were forming an alliance, and the northern barbarians were stirring... In this chaotic age of heroes, who can stand against whom? 0Votes1.8MRecs171.9kFans

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Dragons devour the world, stirring up storms and upheavals. The Central Plains have enjoyed a century of peace, yet the Northern Zhao and Chu clans rise to power, the young ruler of Western Qin is restored to the throne, Southern Qi and Eastern Wu form alliances, and the northern barbarians stir up unrest… In this chaotic world, who among the heroes can rival them?

6 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.

7 我 I'm Adou, I Don't Need Anyone to Help Me 我是阿斗，我不用人扶 Raincaller司雨客Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms, an age filled with brilliant stars. The Three Kingdoms, an age of dazzling splendor. The Three Kingdoms, an age that set countless men's blood surging. The Three Kingdoms, an age that captivated people from every walk of life. Across thirty thousand li of mountains and rivers and five thousand years of Huaxia history, what other era was so rich and colorful? It was an unparalleled age, one that sparks passion whenever it is mentioned and leaves us unable to contain ourselves 0Votes282kRecs35.1kFans

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The Three Kingdoms period was an era of brilliant minds. The Three Kingdoms period was a glorious and dazzling era. The Three Kingdoms period was an era that stirred the blood of countless men. The Three Kingdoms period was an era that captivated and enchanted countless people. Across 30,000 miles of mountains and rivers, and five thousand years of Chinese history, what other period of time could be as rich and colorful as this? It was an unparalleled era; just mentioning it ignites passion, and getting close to it makes one lose control. Is it a blessing or a curse for us not to have been born in that era? Perhaps this is indeed a small regret. But fortunately, we still have enough imagination to explore, comment, restore, enrich, change, experience, pursue, and ponder... In our imagination, we can breathe the rain and wind of that era alongside the heroes... This is a sister novel to Si Yu's new work, "I Am Liu Bei, I Don't Need Help," titled "Rebirth of Liu Qi in the Three Kingdoms," book ID: 1099980. Welcome to add it to your collection and recommend it. Thank you.

8 偷 Stealing Fragrance 偷香 Mo Wu墨武Historical3.5M WordsCompleted Mo Wu’s new urban novel for 2020, Extreme Vigilance, has been released on Qidian. The characters’ dialogue is witty and humorous, and the plot is tense and tightly paced. We welcome all readers to show their support. Thank you. Title: Stealing Fragrance By lamplight, I seek treasures and steal fragrance. A thief has his code, and I, Zhang Yang, have my pride! After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms period, Shan Fei discovers that the age of the Three Kingdoms belongs to more than just 1Votes1.9MRecs402.8kFans

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Mo Wu's new urban fantasy novel of 2020, "Extreme Alert," has been released on Qidian. The novel features humorous and witty dialogue and a tense, well-paced plot. All are welcome to read and support it. Thank you. Title: Stealing Fragrance - Lighting a lamp to steal the fragrance, even thieves have their code of honor! A lone traveler transported to the Three Kingdoms period discovers that the Three Kingdoms weren't just a world of warriors. After encountering the legend of the Three Fragrances, he gradually learns that the chaos of the world hides a shocking secret. The Three Kingdoms' chaos was merely a continuation of an ancient Qin dynasty's plan to destroy the world. The triumphant laughter of generals on the battlefield, the strategic maneuvering of scholars, the allure of beautiful women—all are used to write a song of solitary vicissitudes. A unique Three Kingdoms story, a different Mo Clan of heroes, but the same unwavering passion and aspirations of our Mo Clan! Since "The Beauty of the Land" redraws the history of the late Sui Dynasty, Mo Wu presents a new and magnificent panorama of the Three Kingdoms era. Welcome to join Mo Wu on this journey! Mo Wu's fan VIP group: 161069559. For those who have subscribed to the entire book "Stealing Fragrance," please leave a verification message in the book review section's VIP group verification post. Regular group: 23056655 (verification code: Qidian username). New group: 572782612

9 随 Drifting with the Tide: A Great Military Strategist 随波逐流之一代军师 Going with the Flow随波逐流Historical1.6M WordsCompleted I have long since hidden away the gold at my waist; such matters are nothing unusual. If the world wishes to know the guest of the humble garden, he is merely a scholar from Jiangnan. Jiang Zhe, courtesy name Suiyun, was born poor. After ten years of arduous study, he finally passed the imperial examinations and entered the Hanlin Academy. But by chance, he was drawn into the struggle over the crown prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Faced with schemes and machinations, he had to match wits and p 1Votes5.8MRecs360.3kFans

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He has retired from public life, his gold belt now hidden away; news of his past is commonplace. If the world wishes to know the recluse of this humble garden, he is merely a scholar from Jiangnan. Jiang Zhe, courtesy name Suiyun, came from a poor family. After ten years of diligent study, he finally passed the imperial examination and entered the Hanlin Academy. However, he unwittingly became embroiled in the struggle for the crown prince position in the Great Yong Dynasty. Faced with conspiracies and intrigues, and the battles of wits and power among various factions, he wanted to escape this vortex that swept through the entire court. But the circumstances forced him to act, leaving him no choice but to go with the flow, throwing himself into the court struggles, using his wisdom to secure a peaceful living space for himself and those around him in this treacherous world.

10 江 Beauty and the Realm 江山美色 Mo Wu墨武Historical4.3M WordsCompleted Mo Wu's new urban novel for 2020, Extreme Vigilance, is now available on Qidian. The characters' dialogue is witty and humorous, and the story is tense and tightly paced. All you generous readers are welcome to check it out. Thank you. He had thought being a bandit in troubled times was a promising career. He never expected to become a favorite of the imperial court, and the person Yang Guang trusted most. By the time he was wildly successful and ready to make his mark, he could only watch 0Votes2.8MRecs422.1kFans

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Mo Wu's new urban fantasy novel of 2020, "Extreme Alert," has been released on Qidian. The novel features humorous and witty dialogue and a tense, well-paced plot. All are welcome to read and support it. Thank you. He initially thought being a bandit was a promising career in chaotic times, but unexpectedly, he became a favorite of the court, Yang Guang's most trusted confidant. When he rose to prominence and wanted to realize his ambitions, he was dismayed to find that the world was in utter chaos, beyond repair. Xiao Buyi rose from humble beginnings to conquer the world, his iron cavalry sweeping across the land, none daring to stand in his way!

11 明 Make My Name Known Across the Land 明扬天下 He Haoyuan何昊远Historical3.3M WordsCompleted In the sixteenth year of Chongzhen’s reign, the land was truly in chaos: hooves fell like rain, shouts rolled like thunder, and blood poured in torrents. The Central Plains’ mothers grayed with worry; in the spring boudoirs of Jiangnan, women gazed into the distance; in Hunan, children wept through the night. Farewells beneath the willows of their hometowns, generals’ eyes blazing with fury, and war banners snapping in the northern wind. Clouds of dust rose one after another as the land of Huaxi 0Votes463kRecs230.9kFans

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The sixteenth year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign, a truly chaotic era: the sound of rain-like hooves, the roar of thunder, the torrent of hot blood. The white hair of mothers in the Central Plains, the longing gazes of women in their boudoirs in Jiangnan, the night cries of children in Hunan. Farewells under the willows of their hometowns, the general's wide-open, furious eyes, the military banners fluttering in the north wind. Wave after wave of dust, the land of China trembled under the iron hooves of the Tartars… Qin Mu held the giant sword, behind him a black banner bearing the character "Qin," a deep, cold, mysterious, and solemn black—a symbol of power and might. Beneath the banner, a black torrent of iron surged like a raging sea, just like the iron army that had swept across the land in the past. "My ambition remains unfulfilled, and people suffer; the land is stained with tears everywhere. Kill!" Yet even in suffering, there is joy. Do you not see Xiangjun serving wine, drunk and lying on the waves? You should be like her…

12 天 Heroes of the World 天下枭雄 Gao Yue高月Historical3.5M WordsCompleted This is an age of heroes: Li Shimin, Dou Jiande, Wang Shichong, Li Mi, Xiao Xian, Zhang Xutuo, Li Jing, Su Dingfang… Great figures rise and fall like waves, leaving their names throughout history. It is also an age full of opportunity. At the end of the Sui dynasty, heroes vie for supremacy, beauties are like jade, and the land is a picturesque prize for the strong alone. A soul returns after a thousand years to inhabit the illegitimate son of a powerful family. Through a hundred battles in the 1Votes534.9kRecs377.1kFans

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This was an era that produced many heroes: Li Shimin, Dou Jiande, Wang Shichong, Li Mi, Xiao Xian, Zhang Xutuo, Li Jing, Su Dingfang... The great waves have washed away the heroes of the past, leaving behind countless outstanding figures. This was another era full of opportunities. At the end of the Sui Dynasty, heroes vied for supremacy, beauties were as lovely as jade, and the land was as beautiful as a painting. Only the strong could prevail. A soul bound for a thousand years, a illegitimate son of a powerful family, a hundred battles fought in the desert, his spirit as fierce as a tiger that can swallow ten thousand miles. Faced with the powerful rise of the Li Tang dynasty, does he dare to contend with them for the world?

13 寒 The Commoner Chancellor 寒门首辅 A Sleeveful of Heaven and Earth一袖乾坤Historical1.4M WordsCompleted (This book was shortlisted for the 2016 Xingchuang Award in the Historical Fiction category!) In the fifth year of Hongzhi, Xu Pu was riding high as chief grand secretary, while Li Dongyang had just begun his career as an examiner for the metropolitan examination. Liu Jian had risen to become a Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Pavilion, while Xie Qian had yet to join the cabinet and earn a reputation as a worthy minister. Yang Tinghe was ordered to help compile the Veritable Records of Emperor Xia 0Votes229kRecs98.1kFans

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(This book was shortlisted for the 2016 Star Creation Award for History!) In the fifth year of the Hongzhi reign, Xu Pu, riding high on his success, became the Grand Secretary; Li Dongyang, a newcomer to the imperial examinations, served as an examiner. Liu Jian, through hard work, rose to the position of Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Pavilion; Xie Qian, before even entering the cabinet, had already earned a reputation as a wise and capable minister. Yang Tinghe was ordered to participate in the compilation of the "Veritable Records of Emperor Xianzong," while Liu Daxia burned the "Zheng He's Maritime Charts." Wang Yangming buried himself in his books, preparing for the upcoming provincial examinations; the Hongzhi Emperor and Empress Zhang leisurely played with their adorable son, Zhengde, who was frolicking around their knees. In this wonderful era where masters gather and famous ministers emerge, Xie Shen, a poor time-traveling boy from Yuyao, stands on a high place in the enchanting spring breeze, gazing into the distance, and a dream has already been planted in his heart. Who says it's hard for a poor family to produce a successful son? I'll enter the cabinet, become the Grand Secretary, carry two jugs of fine wine, and have a beautiful woman by my side. As the saying goes: "With a worn-out pen, Xie An secured the nation; with a thin sheet of paper, he determined the fate of the world." Everyone knows Xie Wenzheng, and everyone knows Xie Yuyao.

14 振 Reviving the Southern Ming 振南明 A Sleeveful of Heaven and Earth一袖乾坤Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, the rebel bandits broke through the capital, and the Son of Heaven hanged himself for his country. Within, rebel chieftains and roving bandits stole the imperial seal; without, the Tartars and barbarians raised a clamor. The realm had fallen, but its mountains and rivers remained... As the whole nation mourned, a modern soul took possession of Crown Prince Zhu Cilang. At this critical moment, Zhu Cilang thundered out a call that shook the heavens: 0Votes157.6kRecs144.5kFans

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In the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign, the rebel leader Li Zicheng captured the capital, and the emperor hanged himself in despair. Internally, bandit leaders and outlaws stole the imperial seal; externally, the Manchu barbarians clashed and provoked. The nation was shattered, and the land lay in ruins... Amidst the nation's mourning, a modern soul possesses the body of Crown Prince Zhu Cilang. At this critical juncture, Zhu Cilang issued a resounding cry: "Our Great Ming will not make peace through marriage, will not pay reparations, will not cede territory, will not pay tribute; the emperor will guard the nation's gates, and the monarch will die for the country! The Han and the traitors cannot coexist, and the Ming Dynasty will not seek refuge in a corner of the country!"

15 东 A Common Soldier of the Northern Army of Eastern Jin 东晋北府一丘八 Pointing at the Clouds and Laughing at the Heavenly Way 1指云笑天道1Historical11.8M WordsCompleted The wheels of history rolled past the magnificent era of the Three Kingdoms, and the Central Plains entered a peace unseen in a century. Everyone thought a golden age was about to arrive, but no one could have imagined that what awaited them would be a thousand-year nightmare the Han people would never wish to face. The Yongjia Disaster plunged the Central Plains into chaos, with tigers and wolves running rampant! The children of Huaxia wailed in pools of blood. Unwilling to live as slaves, the 0Votes1.1MRecs1.9MFans

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As the wheels of history rolled through the turbulent Three Kingdoms period, the Central Plains ushered in an unprecedented period of peace. People thought a golden age was about to begin, but no one expected that what awaited them was a thousand-year nightmare that the Han people would never want to face. During the Yongjia Rebellion, tigers and wolves roamed freely across the Central Plains! The sons and daughters of China cried out in agony amidst pools of blood. Unwilling to be enslaved, the Han people migrated south as a whole clan and rebuilt the Eastern Jin Dynasty in Jiangdong. From Zu Ti onwards, for a hundred years, the Han army marched out of Jiangnan six times and attacked the Central Plains nine times. Unfortunately, all their efforts were in vain. How many patriots could only sigh in vain as they looked towards the two capitals? Where in the towering green mountains are loyal bones not buried? Fortunately, Heaven did not forsake the Han people, and there was still Liu Jinu. He would use his passion to shout out the strongest voice of this era: Han and Hu cannot coexist, and the royal cause will not be confined to one side! Welcome to this book, a time of epic battles and boundless ambition. Book lovers' QQ group numbers: 769930145 (general group), 933794235 (VIP group, requires Qidian fan value verification).

16 隋 The Sinister Hero of the Late Sui Dynasty 隋末阴雄 Pointing at the Clouds and Laughing at the Heavenly Way 1指云笑天道1Historical6.9M WordsCompleted The son of a Sui dynasty merchant wore his legs out traveling to buy stock and shouted himself hoarse selling goods. He ran into officials and bandits while doing business, and after losing money gambling, got beaten until he regretted it. He tried the honest path and walked the crooked one. Since this damned world wouldn’t let him get ahead, he would conquer it and usher in an age of chaos. From then on, he was calculating and dark-hearted, a master of schemes who killed without hesitation: a s 0Votes123.8kRecs150.3kFans

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The son of a merchant in the Sui Dynasty, he ran himself ragged buying goods, shouted himself hoarse selling them, encountered officials and bandits in his business dealings, lost money gambling and was beaten until he regretted it. He had walked the righteous path and the evil path. Since this cruel world does not allow people to stand out, he will roam the world and create a chaotic era. From then on, he became cunning, dark-hearted, scheming, and ruthless, known as Yin Xiong. He was adept at playing the field, using clever words and flattering expressions, and had a keen understanding of people's hearts. He was a cunning and ruthless man, and thus a movie star. The Cat Ghost Case, the deposition of Yang Yong, the dismissal of Gao Jiong, the support of Yang Guang, the pacification of the Turks, the assassination of Emperor Wen, and the murder of Yang Su. Behind this series of bizarre events lies his gloomy face. Amidst the smoke of war and the urgent beat of drums, in this era of great strife, how many heroes will emerge victorious? Let's take a look at Wang Shichong's path to becoming emperor.

17 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

18 大 The Wisdom of the Great Song 大宋的智慧 Jie Yu 2孑与2Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Yun Zheng opened a door and could never turn back. That's how life is: once the bow is drawn, there's no taking back the arrow. By the time you want to turn around, a hundred years have passed. This is a novel about the way of being a teacher. It speaks of the wisdom needed to survive, the warmth of human kindness, and the bonds between brothers. It celebrates humility, gentleness, and goodness. Here you'll find the most beautiful love and the deepest brotherly bonds... Perhaps I simply want to 11Votes1.3MRecs860.6kFans

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Once Yunzheng opened a door, there was no turning back. That's life. Once the arrow is released, there's no going back. If you want to turn back, a hundred years have already passed. This is a novel about the way of being a teacher, about the wisdom of survival, about human warmth, about brotherhood, and about gentleness, humility, and kindness. It contains the most beautiful love and the deepest brotherhood... Perhaps, I really want to slowly unfold "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" to give you a different view of the Song Dynasty and a different perspective on human life...

19 我 I Want to Become a Powerful Clan 我要做门阀 Yao Li Stabs Jing Ke要离刺荆轲Historical4.0M WordsCompleted In the middle of the Western Han dynasty, the people were struggling to make ends meet, and the nation was in decline. Countless celebrated scholars cried out: "If Zhang Sheng does not emerge, what will become of the world?!" And so the saying went: "Zhang and Liu share the realm." 0Votes1.3MRecs474.3kFans

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In the mid-Western Han Dynasty, the people suffered from poverty and the nation's power declined daily. Countless scholars and officials cried out: "If Zhang Sheng does not emerge, what will become of the world?!" Thus, the proverb goes: Zhang and Liu share the world. This book's QQ group: 73927047

20 我 I Want to Be Emperor 我要做皇帝 Yao Li Stabs Jing Ke要离刺荆轲Historical5.3M WordsCompleted By the Mandate of Heaven, may the dynasty endure forever. I have drawn on the hard-won achievements of three generations and invoked the great cause of all under Heaven. With a three-foot sword in hand, I shall become ruler of all the world. The head of the Wiman king of Joseon now hangs above the northern gate of the Han capital. The Zhao rulers of Nanyue have surrendered their lands and submitted to the empire. The Central Empire, the Celestial Empire above all nations, is about to take shape. 0Votes1.4MRecs739.6kFans

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By the mandate of Heaven, may your life be long and prosperous. I, having built upon the accumulated merits of three generations and upheld the great principles of the realm, have taken up my three-foot sword to become the king of the world. The head of King Wiman of Korea has been hung at the northern gate of the Han capital. The Zhao family of Nanyue surrendered their territory and became part of the Chinese empire. The Central Empire, the Celestial Empire, is about to take shape. But that's not enough! In my eyes now, there are only the Xiongnu! He led his army to conquer the country, captured the Xiongnu chieftain in the north, and brought him before me to be punished!

21 大 The Great Wei Palace 大魏宫廷 Chief Disciple of the Scoundrel Sect贱宗首席弟子Historical6.7M WordsCompleted 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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My new book, "The Tiger Son of Zhao," is available for collection and recommendation. Born as a prince of the Great Wei Dynasty I wish to be a leisurely king in a prosperous era. His ambition lay in indulging in the pleasures of women, horses, and sensual delights. They had the safety and well-being of their country, its people, and its people firmly in their hearts. If the elder brother is virtuous, and the younger brother is wise... You are king, while I steal a moment of leisure. If you cannot make the country strong I will ascend the throne and become emperor! —Hongrun, "If You Can't Do It, I Will"

22 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).

23 官 A First-Rank Official 官居一品 Master Three Precepts三戒大师Historical5.8M WordsCompleted Count the heroes, weigh their triumphs and defeats: a century passes like a dream, yet their hearts burn with purpose. They strive to govern wisely and save a crumbling realm, even if a flood of infamy follows them beyond the grave. They scorn death and cherish the rise and fall of nations, traveling alone through storms and tempests. Who wouldn't wish the Great Wall to stand forever? Yet none can know if the River of Sorrow will flow eastward, back into the sea. 17Votes1.4MRecs891.9kFans

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Counting the heroes, discussing success and failure, a century is but a dream, full of generosity and ambition, striving to save the nation from collapse, even if it brings a torrent of infamy after death. Taking life and death lightly, valuing rise and fall, braving the storms and tempests alone. Who doesn't wish for the Great Wall to stand forever, yet who can foresee the sorrowful waters flowing eastward to the sea?

24 汉 Literary Luminary of the Han and Wei Dynasties 汉魏文魁 Red Army赤军Historical2.7M WordsCompleted 2Votes107kRecs81kFans

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25 大 An Age of Great Strife 大争之世 Yue Guan月关Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Reborn as a young lord, Zhongni is still full of ambition, while Yanzi has grown old. Sun Wu has yet to finish his treatise on war, and the powerful Jin is on the verge of collapse amid the rivalries of its ministers... As a son, peerless in courage, he takes his revenge in a single stroke, shaking the world. What more could a great man ask for? Living in this age, gazing upon the vast reeds: where is the maiden by the autumn waters? In the mulberry grove by the city walls, the lovely girl waits 0Votes1.4MRecs485.8kFans

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A reborn young master, Confucius is in his prime, Yanzi is old and frail, Sun Tzu's military treatise is unfinished, and the powerful state of Jin is on the verge of collapse due to the infighting among the ministers... As a son, his courage surpasses all others. One day, he avenges his father, and the world is shaken—this is enough for a true man. At this moment, I gaze upon the lush reeds, wondering where my beloved is amidst the autumn waters. In the mulberry grove by the city corner, a quiet maiden hesitates, while the ospreys cry. A gentleman seeks her out—what more could a good man ask for? In this era of great contention, when the world is vying for supremacy, and Qing Ji is still alive, what will become of the world?

26 大 The Ming Dynasty's Literary Champion 大明文魁 Happiness Comes Knocking幸福来敲门Historical4.1M WordsCompleted Before the Forbidden City stand nine gates in succession. Officials in their caps and finery arrive from the southern gate. With palace flowers tucked in their hats, they face the emperor; in the Golden Hall, their names are announced for all to hear. They ride through the imperial avenue for ten miles, hailed as the Ming dynasty’s top scholar. 6Votes1.6MRecs544.2kFans

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Nine gates stand before the Forbidden City, where officials in their finery arrive from the southern capital. Adorned with palace flowers on their hats, they face the Emperor's countenance, their fame spreading far and wide as they pass the imperial examinations in the golden hall. Riding their horses along the ten-mile imperial street, they are hailed as the top scholar of the Ming Dynasty. My new book, "The Poor Scholar Prime Minister," has been uploaded. Please support it!

27 策 Scheming Through the Three Kingdoms 策行三国 Zhuang Buzhou庄不周Historical6.6M WordsCompleted Reborn as Sun Ce, he will dominate the Three Kingdoms. He woke from a dream to find himself as Sun Ce, the Little Conqueror. His father, Sun Jian, was fighting at Xiangyang and stood on the brink of death. His father needed rescuing, an empire needed conquering, and both a troubled age and its beauties needed saving. But things were not as simple as he had imagined. Yuan Shao, with four generations of high ministers behind him, was immensely powerful. Jiangdong lacked horses, making it hard to c 0Votes1.1MRecs271.6kFans

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Reborn as Sun Ce, he dominates the Three Kingdoms. When he woke up from his dream, he had become Sun Ce, the Little Conqueror. His biological father, Sun Jian, was fighting in Xiangyang and his life was hanging by a thread. He had to save his father, fight for the country, and rescue both the chaotic world and the beauty, but things were not as simple as he imagined. Yuan Shao, from a family that had held high office for four generations, was very powerful, but the lack of horses in Jiangdong made it difficult to contend for supremacy. The young emperor was very intelligent, but the scholars were arrogant and naive. The aftermath of the Yellow Turban Rebellion had not yet subsided, and powerful clans were already beginning to emerge. Famous ministers and fierce generals were merely shadows on the stage; an invisible hand was pulling them from behind the scenes. There was exhilaration, regret, and helplessness, but the original intention remained unchanged. With a bit of foresight, we gathered the wisdom and strength of good ministers and brave generals to forge the backbone of a powerful civilization. This is my Three Kingdoms, and I am Sun Ce, the Little Conqueror. —— Lao Zhuang's book club: 23470572, welcome to join!