Weekend Picks: Historical Fiction 周末推书：历史文小说

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 汉 The Way of Great Peace in the Late Han 汉末太平道 Wielding a Sword to Cut Through the Cloud Dream挥剑斩云梦Historical382k WordsOngoing Late in the Eastern Han dynasty, in the spring of the second year of Guanghe (179), a great plague ravaged the north. In the third month, an earthquake struck the capital region. In the fourth month, an eclipse occurred, and Emperor Ling granted a general amnesty throughout the realm. Zhang Jiao, a preacher of the Way of Great Peace, spread his teachings in Jizhou, healing the people with talisman water. In the villages of Julu, he witnessed tax collectors driving a farming family to ruin, their 2Votes73.5kRecs56.6kFans

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In the spring of the second year of the Guanghe era (179 AD) at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, a great plague struck the north. In March, an earthquake struck Jingzhao. In April, a solar eclipse occurred, and Emperor Ling granted a general amnesty. Zhang Jiao, a Taoist priest of the Taiping Dao, preached in Jizhou, using talismans and water to heal the people. In Julu Township, he witnessed tax collectors pressuring farmers, causing a family to be ruined and their land to fall into the hands of powerful landlords. Only an orphaned child remained, muttering obscure nursery rhymes in a daze. Zhang Jiao, moved by the sight, stroked the boy's hair in a topknot and sighed: The Taiping Jing states: "Heaven and earth are not benevolent, and all things bear burdens. When the world loses its virtue, the sins will befall the whole world." "Your family's ruin and death are all the work of the world. And you, in your dazed state, recite nursery rhymes as if possessed, as if burdened by the lives of others..." "Since that's the case, you will become my disciple and take my surname, Zhang Chengfu!" Then, Zhang Chengfu opened his eyes and saw the tragic end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Plagues raged, floods and droughts alternated, officials pressured the people, powerful clans seized land, and the common people struggled to survive like ants. This was a magnificent era, teeming with heroes and renowned generals. But it was also a cruel one, where those high-ranking nobles trampled over the corpses of the common people, feeding on their blood and flesh! They were the enemies of the people, and even more so, the enemies of the Yellow Turbans! The imperial streets are trampled with the bones of nobles, a single torch will bring peace. The heavens are dead; the corrupt Han dynasty will be overthrown. The Yellow Heaven shall rise, shattering the powerful clans and aristocratic families. Blood will ignite peace; even ants trying to shake a tree will fight to the death. Don the yellow turbans; even if it takes sixty years of bloodshed, we will rebuild a Yellow Heaven for the common people!

3 税 Taxes Are Collected Only Within Machine-Gun Range! 税收只在机枪射程内！ Practice Far, Practice Wide践行践远Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Milton Mings transmigrates to a border checkpoint in a bizarre little country. Mexico lies to the north, while to the south, two sides are locked in a civil war so brutal they would beat each other's brains out. Luckily, he can see the contraband in passing vehicles. Seize contraband, earn points, and trade them for rewards. Only the greatest firepower can make everyone pay their taxes without complaint. “At my checkpoint, even the president has to pay taxes!” “Only death and taxes are eternal!” 11Votes109.8kRecs527.2kFans

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Milton Mince travels to a border checkpoint in a bizarre little country. To the north of the border is Mexico, and to the south are two sides locked in a civil war that has practically beaten dogs senseless. Fortunately, he can see contraband on passing vehicles, confiscate the contraband, earn points, and exchange them for rewards. Only by possessing the strongest firepower can we make everyone obediently pay taxes. "At my checkpoint, even the president has to pay taxes!" "Only death and taxes are eternal!" "Godfather, as per your instructions, the Fan Kang gang was completely wiped out yesterday. Rest assured, we will ensure that they pay all their taxes before the execution." "The Sinaloa Group has surrendered to you, and Joaquín Guzman has expressed his willingness to pay the outstanding taxes and late fees." "People are asking you if you intend to run for a seat in Congress. According to polls, your approval rating has exceeded 51%." "The ruling party calls on you to exercise restraint and not to seize power by force." "Contraband seized this month..." Milton raised his hand to stop his subordinate from continuing the report: "Wait a minute... How many times do I have to repeat myself? These armored vehicles, these heavy weapons, are just tools to ensure I can collect taxes, nothing more." "I am a tax officer, not a godfather." "Remember, taxes are only ever within the range of bullets."

4 血 Bloodshed at the End of the Ming Dynasty 血洒明末 Yi Er Yi易而一Historical77k WordsOngoing In the seventh year of the Tianqi reign, years of disasters had left refugees who had fled their homes struggling on the brink of starvation. Yet the high officials at court couldn’t care less whether they lived or died. Lin Fei, transmigrated from a later age, became the first to rise up by a twist of fate. He led the refugees and gave those petty, self-serving scoundrels a thorough beating. See how an ordinary man stirs up the turmoil of the late Ming. PS: Since Lin Fei arrived in the flesh, h 0Votes89Recs6Fans

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In the seventh year of the Tianqi reign, there were years of famine. Displaced people struggled to survive on the brink of starvation. Yet, the high-ranking officials in the court showed no concern for their lives. Lin Fei, who transmigrated from the future, became the first person to start an uprising by chance. He led the refugees and brutally beat those despicable people. Let's see how an ordinary person stirs up the storm at the end of the Ming Dynasty. P. S.: Since Lin Fei descended to earth in physical form, he carried a backpack full of treasures. This book contains the following: [So much grain we could use it to smother people], [Who in the world doesn't know about forests?], [When poor, use tactical flanking maneuvers; when rich, bomb me!], [A bottle of small blue pills], [The basic principle of recording], [Medicine can heal, but it can't cure reckless behavior], [Ruthless cooking conquers the taste buds of the Ming Dynasty], etc.

5 十 A Nineteenth-Century Guide to Medicine 十九世纪就医指南 Hao Xifeng号西风Urban2.1M WordsOngoing “We live in an innovative city, an age filled with miracles, and the surgery this royal theater brings you is equally epoch-making. Ladies and gentlemen, appearing today is an outstanding young surgeon, a young man renowned for performing more than a thousand operations and repeatedly setting records in various fields, a true pioneer of medicine. Very well, without further praise, please allow me to introduce Professor Kavi Friedrich Heins to you without reservation!” This book is also known as 22Votes75.1kRecs143.8kFans

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"We are in an innovative city, an era full of miracles, and the surgery that this Royal Theatre brings to you is also epoch-making." Ladies and gentlemen, today we are about to introduce an outstanding young surgeon, a young man who has made a name for himself by performing thousands of surgeries and setting numerous records, a true medical pioneer. Alright, no need for further praise. Now, please allow me to introduce Professor Kavi Friedrich Hines to you without reservation! —This book is also known as "The Story of Practicing Medicine in a Defeated Country" and "Examining Ancient Western Medical Methods." From cauterizing with hot oil to minimally invasive AI, this is a semi-popular science article that delves into the history of surgical medicine.

6 北 A Guide to Time-Traveling in the Northern Song 北宋穿越指南 Wang Zijun王梓钧Historical4.1M WordsCompleted If you transmigrate back to the Song Dynasty, should you compose poetry and enjoy romance? Or raise an army and vie for supremacy? Either way, first things first: fill your stomach. 55Votes1.4MRecs2.6MFans

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If you were to travel back to the Song Dynasty, would you be composing poems and indulging in romance and poetry? Or should we prepare for war and strive for supremacy? Regardless, let's fill our stomachs first.

7 满 Splendor Across the Tang Dynasty 满唐华彩 The Eccentric Cousin怪诞的表哥Historical3.7M WordsCompleted The Tang Dynasty flourishes in all its splendor, but a cataclysmic upheaval is imminent. In the fifth year of Tianbao, he opens his eyes to the majestic prosperity of “radiant Tang, favored by Heaven, with all nations beneath its sway.” Famous generals abound, its borders stretch far and wide; capable ministers are plentiful, its granaries overflowing; poetry shines brilliantly, its culture dazzles; beauties take your breath away, and song and dance fill the land. He also sees a court utterly in 39Votes987.8kRecs2.5MFans

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The Tang Dynasty was in its golden age, a time of great prosperity, but a cataclysmic upheaval was imminent. In the fifth year of the Tianbao era, he opened his eyes and saw the glorious Tang Dynasty, a time of prosperity and grandeur, with famous generals as numerous as clouds and vast territory; capable ministers as plentiful as rain and granaries overflowing; brilliant poetry and dazzling culture; and beauties that could topple cities and a time of peace and prosperity. He also saw the court officials in a state of frenzy, arrogant and extravagant, constantly vying for power; the country in turmoil, with accumulated problems; and barbarian tribes rebelling, treating people like dirt. As the drums of war from Yuyang shook the earth, he was determined to ensure that this Tang dynasty would not lose its splendor. The classic novel "The End of the Song Dynasty," with an average daily subscription of 30,000, is now complete and offers a substantial amount of reading material.

8 我 I, Emperor Gaozu of Han, Transmigrated into Emperor Gaozong of Song? 我，汉高祖，竟然穿越宋高宗？ Thunderbolt Hand Stephen奔雷手史蒂芬Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the eleventh year of the Shaoxing era, Emperor Gaozong of Song, Zhao Gou, sent twelve golden edicts in succession, summoning Yue Fei back to court from his northern expedition. Meanwhile, Qin Hui, Grand Councilor and the great calligrapher of the Great Song, was busy concocting a “baseless” charge against Yue Fei. But then, an itty-bitty complication occurred. In the twelfth year of the Han dynasty, Emperor Liu Bang died. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a completely 0Votes13kRecs79.9kFans

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In the eleventh year of Shaoxing, Emperor Zhao Gou of the Song Dynasty issued twelve gold tablets in succession, summoning Yue Fei, who was on a northern expedition, back to the palace. Meanwhile, Qin Hui, the Grand Chancellor and a renowned calligrapher of the Song Dynasty, was plotting to frame Yue Fei with fabricated charges. Unexpectedly, a tiny setback occurred. In the twelfth year of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Liu Bang passed away. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a completely unfamiliar country. "I've fought wars my whole life, can I finally finally relax...?"

9 北 Judge of the Song Dynasty 北宋大法官 Nanxi Beiqing南希北庆Historical3.8M WordsCompleted During the Xining era, Emperor Shenzong of Song, Zhao Xu, has just ascended the throne. Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, and Fu Bi are heroes in their twilight years. The stubborn Chancellor Wang is brimming with confidence, intent on turning the tide, while Sima Niu lies low in the wilderness, steadfastly defending the foundations of the state. Su Dongpo watches from the sidelines, unable to make up his mind. This should have been the final moment of glory for the Song Dynasty’s greatest team of civil offic 3Votes141.2kRecs195.3kFans

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During the Xining era, Emperor Shenzong of Song, Zhao Xu, ascended the throne for the first time, while heroes such as Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, and Fu Bi were nearing the end of their lives. The stubborn prime minister was full of vigor and wanted to turn the tide, while Sima Niu secretly lay in wait in the wilderness, upholding the foundation of the country, and Su Dongpo watched from the sidelines, undecided. This was supposed to be the last glorious moment for the Song Dynasty's premier civil service team, but the geniuses chose to perish together, leaving the Song Dynasty with a wound that was difficult to heal. It also left history with endless regrets and controversies. However, the sudden arrival of a junior intern lawyer opened up a middle road for the Song Dynasty. Both the old and the new are subject to the law, both civil and military affairs are subject to the law, and both internal and external affairs are subject to the law. "I, Zhang San, hereby declare that the Treaty of Chanyuan expires today and will not be renewed. The Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun are the ancestral lands of our China."

10 大 Heavy Industry of a Great Power 大国重工 Qi Cheng齐橙Urban2.9M WordsCompleted Metallurgical equipment, mining equipment, power equipment, offshore engineering equipment... A great nation cannot do without its own heavy-equipment industry. Feng Xiaochen, director of the National Major Equipment Office, transmigrates to 1980. See how he and his peers use sweat and ingenuity to build a powerhouse in heavy industry. 24Votes1.3MRecs681.6kFans

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Metallurgical equipment, mining equipment, power equipment, marine engineering equipment... A great nation cannot be without its own heavy equipment industry. Feng Xiaochen, director of the National Major Equipment Office, travels back to 1980. See how he and his contemporaries, through hard work and wisdom, forged a great nation's heavy industry.

11 回 Back to the Past as an Academic Leader 回到过去当学阀 Stinging Thunder蛰雷Historical1.1M WordsCompleted New book: Spy War: Infiltrating Japanese Intelligence from the Start. If you're interested, please give it your support. After transmigrating to the past, Cheng Nuo became one of the last students sent to study in the United States under the late Qing dynasty's Boxer Indemnity program. By the time he graduated from an Ivy League university and returned, the dynasty had long since fallen and the world had been turned upside down. Yet the great powers still watched hungrily, the nation was on the 0Votes14.1kRecs119kFans

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My new book, "Espionage: Infiltrating the Japanese Intelligence Department at the Start," is available for your support. Traveling back in time, Cheng Nuo became one of the last students to study in the United States with the Boxer Indemnity funds from the late Qing Dynasty. By the time he returned after graduating from an Ivy League university, the dynasty had already changed and everything had been turned upside down. However, with the great powers eyeing the country covetously, the nation was on the verge of collapse, and its people were no longer the same. With his extraordinary memory, he learned quickly, and science education changed his destiny. He excelled across many disciplines and eventually became an academic magnate, single-handedly driving scientific progress. Science has no borders, but scientists do.

12 我 I Refuse to Be a King in the Spring and Autumn Period 我在春秋不当王 Xi He Chenhao羲和晨昊Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In the thirty-first year of Duke Xiang of Lu, the Zhou royal house was plunged into turmoil. Li Ran, whose soul had traveled across time, lost his secure library job! His closest friend died! His promising career was gone! And he was forced into exile. What a miserable life! Miserable! Miserable! That year, Duke Xiang of Lu had just passed away, Zichan was reforming Zheng, the six great ministers of Jin were locked in a bitter power struggle, Duke Jing of Qi was poised to make his move, and King 0Votes731.8kRecs597kFans

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In the thirty-first year of Duke Xiang of Lu's reign, a civil war broke out within the Zhou royal court. Li Ran, whose soul had transmigrated to this world, lost his secure job at the library! His best friend was dead! His promising career was gone! And he was forced into exile—truly tragic! Tragic! Tragic! That year, Duke Xiang of Lu had just passed away, Zichan of Zheng was carrying out reforms, the six ministers of Jin were engaged in open and covert struggles, Duke Jing of Qi was plotting something, and in the south, King Ling of Chu was about to stage a regicide drama... These days are really chaotic, but it's okay, who told me to be born in this era? I, Li Ran, did not become a king during the Spring and Autumn Period. This story is adapted from the Zuo Zhuan. Any resemblance to actual events or persons is purely coincidental. Book club: 926230149. Book lovers are welcome to offer any opinions or suggestions.

13 战EN War, Court, and a Lap Pillow: Austria's Destiny 战争宫廷和膝枕，奥地利的天命 The Seven-Year Deadline七年之期Historical5.5M WordsOngoing Let others go to war. You, fortunate Austria, go get married! What the God of War can grant you, the God of Love can grant you too. The smoke of the Napoleonic Wars has cleared, and the Congress System that once brought peace to Europe is now riddled with flaws. Beneath the placid facade of peace, the currents of a turbulent age swirl: the calm before the storm. A haze of sweat hangs in the air, and choking black smoke makes it hard to breathe. Around an elegant dining table, a crowd of soldiers 174Votes118.1kRecs173.4kFans

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Let others fight the war; you, lucky Austria, go and get married! What the god of war can give you, the god of love can also give you. The smoke of the Napoleonic Wars has dissipated, and the Vienna System, which once brought peace to Europe, is now riddled with holes. Beneath the seemingly calm surface of peace lies a turbulent undercurrent of history, the calm before the storm. The air was thick with the steam of sweat, the acrid black smoke making it hard to breathe. At an elegant dining table, a group of soldiers and a portly man in a suit were jostling each other, feasting on what they called a world-class meal. A self-portrait of Van Gogh hung on the wall, and the waltzes of the Strauss family filled the air. Suddenly, the music changed to a march, and the scene shifted to a battlefield. Soldiers marched in neat rows towards machine gun emplacements and barbed wire. A shell landed, and after the smoke cleared, countless cavalrymen charged towards the artillery positions. With a deafening roar, a steam tank spewed flames. A wooden airplane skimmed the ground, dropped its bombs, and then rapidly ascended, bursting through the clouds in a dazzling display of light.

14 觉 Awakening: My Era 觉醒，我的时代 Crazy Little Reed疯狂的小芦苇Historical1.2M WordsCompleted 0Votes100.4kRecs266.9kFans

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My new book, "Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty: Your Majesty, Stop Now," has been released.

15 父 A Father Can Rival a Nation 父可敌国 Master Three Precepts三戒大师Historical3.0M WordsCompleted A broken bowl from the start, and a whole empire won through battle. That's my dad. The steadiest crown prince in history. That's my big brother. The only vassal prince in history to pull off a successful rebellion, the General-in-Chief of the Northern Expedition, and living happily ever after. That's still my big brother. The only emperor in history to be overthrown by a rebellious vassal prince. Your Majesty, I'll show you just once how you can lose when the enemy's already in your face. That' 5Votes348.7kRecs1.5MFans

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"Starting with half a bowl, the rest of the world depends on fighting"—that's my dad. The most stable crown prince in history—that's my brother. The only prince in history to successfully rebel, the General Who Conquers the North, Happy Forever—that was my brother. The only emperor in history to be successfully rebelled by a vassal king—I'll only demonstrate it to you once: how can you lose when a dragon charges at your face?—That's my nephew. The fattest emperor in history? What bad intentions could a 300-pound fat man have—and he's my nephew. What? Who am I? I'm Lao Liu. Please enjoy the hilarious historical family drama, "The Zhu Family Are All Eccentrics," Part 1: "My Father Isn't That Scary!" It's aptly named "A Father Who Can Rival a Nation"!

16 陛 Your Majesty Is Truly Wonderful 陛下真棒 Qing Le晴了Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji, said: “Gao Qing is still just a child. He is so well-behaved and sensible, such an interesting person, and he speaks so pleasantly. He is so capable too. How dare you impeach him?!” 2Votes50kRecs119.5kFans

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Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji, said: "Minister Gao is still a child, so well-behaved and sensible, a very interesting person, with a pleasant voice, and so capable. How dare you impeach him?!"

17 朕 I’m Really Not Doing My Job as Emperor 朕真的不务正业 With Whom Shall I Return吾谁与归Historical9.7M WordsOngoing On the nineteenth day of the first month of the first year of Wanli, Emperor Wanli, Zhu Yijun, sized up the Iron Triangle before him. His first ally looked rather kind. She was the Empress Dowager of the Ming. His second ally was just a eunuch whose job was to kowtow. His third ally was a powerful minister who practically radiated authority. At last, everyone turned their eyes to Us and asked what role We were playing. We looked at Our identity and said: We are The Great Emperor Who Neglects His 129Votes518.6kRecs841.9kFans

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On the nineteenth day of the first month of the first year of the Wanli reign, Emperor Wanli, Zhu Yijun, looked at the iron triangle in front of him. The first ally had a rather kind face; she was the Empress Dowager of the Ming Dynasty. The second ally was just a eunuch whose job was to kowtow. The third ally was a powerful minister who exuded an air of dominance. Finally, everyone's eyes turned to me, and they asked what role I was playing: I look at my identity and say, I am: The Emperor Who Was Not Doing His Duties This book is also known as: "I Have a Few Little Hobbies", "Imperial Grace Shattering the Ground Fist", "Let the Ming Dynasty Be Great Again"...