A Few Books I Really Love 我特别喜欢的几本书

1 廓EN Clearing Jin 廓晋 Grenades Fear Water榴弹怕水Historical1.7M WordsOngoing To clear the way means, first, to open it up, and second, to sweep it clean. Having arrived in the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms era, one should strike out into the current, set one’s heart on the Northern Expeditions, drive the Five Hu tribes from the Central Plains, and then sweep away the aristocratic clans from the imperial court. Such is the way to clear the realm, build a new enterprise, and carry on Chinese civilization. That is the theory. But in the autumn of Yonghe 5, AD 349, when a 13.7kVotes901.7kRecs1.1MFans

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The character has two meanings: first, to expand; second, to clarify. During the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms period, they braved the turbulent waters, determined to launch a northern expedition, first targeting the Five Barbarian tribes of the Central Plains, and then sweeping away the powerful clans and aristocratic families of the court. Their aim was to pacify the world, create a new era, and ensure the continuation of Chinese civilization. That's true in theory, but in the autumn of the fifth year of Yonghe (349 AD), when the time traveler arrived in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and became one of the most common refugees in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the first thing to consider was how to survive the winter and how to avoid falling below the death line. It's another clichéd time-travel story.

2 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

3 异EN The Record of Unusual Creatures 异常生物见闻录 Yuantong远瞳Sci-Fi5.2M WordsCompleted Hao Ren is a good man, just as his name suggests. His ideal life is to get by in peace, renting out a modest home and making enough to live on without ever getting rich. At least, that was the plan before a bunch of lunatic creatures moved into his house. A remote, dilapidated mansion, a bunch of abnormal nonhuman creatures, and an employment contract from “the gods.” Put those three things together, and Hao Ren becomes the busiest landlord and most capable babysitter in the world. And so begins 101Votes6.1MRecs2.6MFans

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Hao Ren, true to his name, is a good person whose ideal is to live a peaceful life as a landlord who is neither poor nor rich—at least that's how it was before a bunch of crazy creatures moved into his house. A secluded, dilapidated house, a bunch of somewhat abnormal non-human creatures, and a labor contract from a "god"—these three elements combined make Hao Ren the busiest landlord and most capable nanny in the world. Thus begins the most chaotic, strangest, and most abnormal landlord-tenant story. "From the day I put my fingerprint on the employment contract, I knew I was on a sinking ship..."

4 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.

5 一EN The Sage Who Transcended Samsara 一世之尊 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsCompleted In this life, I ask nothing of the past and seek nothing in the next. I’ll live boldly, settle every score, defeat the greatest heroes of every race, and laugh proudly at the gods and demons of the Six Paths! Ten thousand years later, a great calamity begins anew. The Tathagata’s Golden Body or the Primordial Dao Body: which is stronger? The Tathagata Divine Palm or the Seven Forms of Severing Heaven: which will reign supreme? Amid the cycle of reincarnation, Meng Qi begins his journey at Shaoli 310Votes3.3MRecs3.4MFans

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In this life, I neither inquire about the past nor seek the future; I only live a life of glory, seeking vengeance and defeating all heroes of all races, laughing arrogantly at the gods and demons of the six realms! Ten thousand years later, the great calamity begins again. Which is stronger, the Tathagata's golden body or the Primordial Dao Body? Which will reign supreme, the Tathagata's Divine Palm or the Seven Forms of Heaven-Slaying? In the cycle of reincarnation, Meng Qi began his journey of "dominating his entire life, who can stand against him" from Shaolin Temple.

6 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.

7 芝EN Chicago 1990 芝加哥1990 Qi Kexiu齐可休Light Novel4.9M WordsCompleted Transmigration, the 1990s, Chicago, American entertainment, composing, screenwriting, producing, media conglomerate 66Votes2.7MRecs896kFans

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Time travel, 1990s, Chicago, American entertainment, composer, screenwriter, producer, media group

8 骸 The Skeleton Warrior 骸骨武士 Card Connection接卡口Light Novel321k WordsOngoing The story of a skeleton swordsman, crossing blades with supernatural forces from around the world and making friends through fistfights. 0Votes49.6kRecs40.4kFans

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The story of the Skeleton Swordsman, a tale of clashing swords with supernatural forces from around the world, and making friends through fists.

9 道 The Laws of the Daoist School 道门法则 Eight-Treasure Rice八宝饭Xianxia3.8M WordsCompleted In a world ruled by the Daoist sects, how should one cultivate? Talismans, pills, Daoist priests, spirit demons, ritual ceremonies... Want to cultivate immortality? Great! Start by sweeping the toilets! Where should you stand when an imperial talisman arrives? 6Votes1.1MRecs514.6kFans

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QQ groups: Subscription group 1701556, Alliance Leader group 954782460, other book lovers group 657860597. How should one cultivate in a world controlled by Taoism? Talismans, elixirs, Taoist priests, spirits and demons, rituals and ceremonies... Want to cultivate immortality? Great, start by cleaning toilets! When the imperial edict arrives, where should you stand?

10 道EN The Dao Ancestor is Cthulhu 道祖是克苏鲁 Hatchet Warrior板斧战士Xianxia3.2M WordsCompleted “The Dao that can be spoken is not the eternal Dao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name. The nameless is the beginning of heaven and earth; the named is the mother of all things. Hmm, perhaps there's another ‘name’ for the Forest's Black Goat, who gives birth to ten thousand sons and a thousand grandsons. Heh...” “I've comprehended the Dao! I've comprehended the Dao! Hoo hoo hoo ha ha ha ha, caw, caw, caw!!!” Watching his fellow Daoist's skull split open, ribs tear apart, and fles 6Votes170.4kRecs520.8kFans

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"The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name." Nameless, the beginning of heaven and earth; named, the mother of all things. Hmm, maybe it even has a 'name,' like the Black Goat of the Forest, the mother of countless offspring, hehe..." "I have attained enlightenment! I have attained enlightenment!" Hohohohoha ... Watching his fellow Daoist's skull split open, ribs torn apart, fleshy wings sprouting, and he soaring into the sky... Li Fan stopped preaching for the day, still feeling lingering fear. "Sigh, you can't just spout nonsense about the Tao Te Ching anymore, it's driven another person crazy..."