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1 万 Wanli Protects the Ming 万历佑明 Maple Crossing the Clear River枫渡清江Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Zhu Yijun: I am the Wanli Emperor. In this life, I have decided not to neglect the affairs of state! I will safeguard the Great Ming, live up to my teacher, and prove worthy of the formidable imperial authority entrusted to me! 1Votes45.9kRecs222kFans

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Zhu Yijun: I am the Wanli Emperor, and I have decided that in this lifetime, I will not neglect my duties! I will protect the Ming Dynasty. I will not fail my lord, nor the illustrious imperial power I hold! Reader group: 956170449

2 皇 Why Has Your Highness Rebelled? 皇兄何故造反？ Moon Qilin月麒麟Historical4.3M WordsCompleted In the eighth year of the Jingtai era, at the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Zhu Qiyu stood atop the imperial steps. Behind him was a ten-year-old child. Below the steps stood the civil and military officials, all wearing impassive expressions. He sighed, then looked up at his panic-stricken elder brother. At last, he asked the question he had kept buried in his heart. “Your Majesty, why have you rebelled?” P.S. Warning: the protagonist is a schemer and won’t be pursuing technological advancement 24Votes295.7kRecs622.5kFans

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In the eighth year of the Jingtai reign, at the Fengtian Hall. Zhu Qiyu stood on the imperial steps. Behind him was a ten-year-old child, and below the steps stood civil and military officials with blank expressions. She sighed and looked up at her panicked brother. He finally asked the question that had been buried deep in his heart. "Your Majesty, why have you rebelled?" P. S.: Warning ahead! The protagonist is a schemer; there's no tech progression involved.

3 大 The Last Ruthless Man of the Great Ming 大明最后一个狠人 The Ming Dynasty's Number One Handsome Man大明第一帅Historical3.2M WordsCompleted His soul transmigrated into Zhu Cilang, the last crown prince of the Ming dynasty, and he lived his entire life by one word: ruthless. Destroy the bandits, execute corrupt officials, lift the maritime ban, spread the nation's might, pacify the four seas, and dominate the world! This crown prince is brutal. He wages war more terrifyingly than the Jurchens, suppresses bandits more relentlessly than the bandits themselves, and amasses silver more thoroughly than corrupt officials. With Me here, thi 0Votes634.5kRecs1MFans

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His soul transmigrated into the body of Zhu Cilang, the last crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, and he lived a life characterized by ruthlessness. Suppress the bandits, execute the corrupt officials, lift the sea ban, enhance national prestige, pacify the four seas, and dominate the world! This crown prince is ruthless. He is more terrifying in battle than the Jurchens, more troublesome in suppressing bandits than the roving marauders, and more thorough in accumulating wealth than corrupt officials. With me here, the world will not descend into chaos! — Zhu Cilang, the Great Ming Emperor This book has sold over 10,000 copies; it's exciting and thrilling. Welcome to read it! Book club: 641621369

4 锦 The Brocade Guards 锦衣 Going Up the Mountain to Fight the Tigers上山打老虎额Historical2.5M WordsCompleted What we keep looking back at is the mountains. What we can never forget is the sea. If someone were to return to the sixth year of the Tianqi reign... The empire was on the brink of collapse. Eunuch factions ran rampant, officials fought among themselves, and the people lived in misery. The factional strife continued unabated. Amid the misty Jiangnan scenery, talented scholars still amused themselves, while beautiful women sang and danced. The refugees were barely clothed, and their hunger had r 0Votes210.9kRecs665.9kFans

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If someone unfortunately travels back to the sixth year of the Tianqi reign. At this time, the empire was on the verge of collapse, the eunuch faction was rampant, officials were vying for power, and the people were suffering. The partisan struggle continues. In the misty rain of Jiangnan, talented men still make merry, and beautiful women sing and dance lightly. The refugees were barely clothed and starving to the extreme. The Later Jin cavalry in Liaodong were already sharpening their swords, eyeing the world with predatory intent. At that very moment, Zhang Jing donned a fish-patterned robe and carried an embroidered spring knife at her waist. He became a Jinyiwei captain in this era, known throughout the land for his ruthlessness and violence. In this unreasonable era, they have become the people who need the least reasoning.

5 梦 Dreaming Back to the Ming Dynasty Spring 梦回大明春 Wang Zijun王梓钧Historical2.2M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, he had no household registration, so he couldn't sit the imperial exams. He wanted to study, but had no teacher. Luckily, Longchang Post Station, where Wang Yangming was exiled, was right next door. But that was still a few years away, so for now he would just grab a teacher and bring him home to make do. 1Votes1.6MRecs667.4kFans

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I traveled back to the Ming Dynasty, but I was an unregistered person to take the imperial examinations, and I wanted to study but had no teachers. Fortunately, the Longchang Post Station, where Wang Yangming was exiled, was right next door. However, he would have to wait a few more years, so he would just grab a teacher to take home and make do with his studies for now.

6 大 The Ming Dynasty's Imperial Preceptor 大明国师 Rain Over West Lake西湖遇雨Historical3.0M WordsCompleted After witnessing the end of the Jingnan Campaign, Jiang Xinghuo, marked for extermination of his entire clan and nine relations, finally breathed a sigh of relief. As a veteran transmigrator, he would return to the modern era and gain immortality after transmigrating nine times. Certain he was about to finish the job, Jiang Xinghuo grew so bored that he began giving lectures in prison. But things gradually started to feel off… Ma Sanbao: “What is the Age of Exploration in The Sea Power Doctrine? 29Votes427.7kRecs6.2MFans

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Having witnessed the end of the Jingnan Campaign, Jiang Xinghuo, who was the target of the "extermination of ten clans," finally breathed a sigh of relief. As a seasoned time traveler, nine lifetimes of time travel will allow one to return to the modern world and live forever. Feeling that he was about to complete his mission, Jiang Xinghuo became so bored that he started giving lectures in prison, but things seemed to be getting a little strange... Ma Sanbao: What is the Age of Exploration in "The Influence of Sea Power"? Yao Guangxiao: "On the Fate of the Nation" is actually the legendary art of slaying dragons! Zhu Gaochi: The silver standard in "A History of Chinese Currency" is not finished. Jiang Xinghuo: "I'm going to be beheaded tomorrow, so I'll give you the rest of the lessons in your dreams." At that moment, the walls of the imperial prison collapsed with a crash, and a voice rang out. "Mr. Jiang, I am Zhu Di, please become my imperial advisor!"