The Ming Dynasty Years 明朝那些年

1 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).

2 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

3 万 A New Ming Dynasty Under Wanli 万历新明 Mo Jie摩碣Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Is it great to transmigrate and become an emperor? Honestly, not at all. You have more responsibilities and more obstacles to overcome than even someone who starts from nothing. It’s hard to repaint a ruined canvas already covered in garish colors. Zhu Yijun says, “If Heaven gave me another chance, I’d want to do this for another five hundred years!” Book group: Thanks to Xiao Long V for their support. 10Votes173.5kRecs128.3kFans

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Is it great to be a time-traveling emperor? Honestly, not at all, because the responsibilities and challenges are far greater than those of an ordinary person. Repainting on a tattered canvas covered in paint is incredibly difficult. Zhu Yijun (Emperor Zhu Yijun) said: "If God gave me another chance, I'd want to reign for another 500 years!" Book club: Thanks to XiaolongV for the support, QQ: 962358765

4 明 A Lowly Soldier on the Ming Frontier 明末边军一小兵 Old White Ox老白牛Historical3.5M WordsCompleted In the third month of the seventh year of Chongzhen, a severe drought struck Shanxi and Shaanxi. A thousand miles of land lay barren, and the people were starving. In the fourth month, Li Zicheng entered Henan and joined forces with Zhang Xianzhong to seize Chengcheng. In the seventh month, the Later Jin army laid siege to Xuanfu and raided Datong, taking many border forts. The Ming faced internal strife and external threats, teetering on the brink! That July, Wang Dou unexpectedly arrived in th 10Votes656.2kRecs584.9kFans

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In March of the seventh year of the Chongzhen reign (1644), a severe drought struck Shanxi and Shaanxi, leaving vast stretches of barren land and widespread famine. In April, Li Zicheng entered Henan and joined forces with Zhang Xianzhong to capture Chengcheng. In July, the Later Jin army besieged Xuanfu, plundered Datong, and many border fortresses fell. The Ming Dynasty was beset by internal and external troubles, and was teetering on the brink of collapse! In July of that year, Wang Dou unexpectedly arrived in the Ming Dynasty and became an ordinary soldier in Shunxiang Fort, Bao'an Prefecture, Xuanfu Town... The new book, "Continuation of the Southern Ming Dynasty," has been released. You can find it by clicking on the author's information or by clicking on the highly recommended link below.

5 织 Weaving the Ming 织明 A Snail Isn't a Cow蜗牛非牛Historical4.6M WordsOngoing In the eleventh year of the Chongzhen reign, a thousand li of land lay barren, and the people were scattered... Li Zicheng: “Take Kaifeng Prefecture, and I’ll eat Zhang Cheng alive!” Zhang Xianzhong: “Who’s Zhang Cheng? Don’t be afraid, Zicheng. I’ll help you fight him.” Dorgon: “My brother Zhang Cheng, I’ll make you Prince Who Shares My Throne. Will you divide the realm with me?” Chongzhen: “With Zhang Cheng by my side, why should I fear failing to put down the rebels, wipe out the Tatars, or r 6Votes43.9kRecs154.4kFans

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In the eleventh year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign, the land was scorched and the people were scattered... Li Zicheng: "After capturing Kaifeng, we'll devour Zhang Cheng's flesh alive!" Zhang Xianzhong: "Who is Zhang Cheng? Don't be afraid, Zicheng, I'll help you fight him." Dorgon: "My brother Zhang Cheng, I hereby bestow upon you the title of 'King of Equals.' Are you willing to share the empire with me?" Emperor Chongzhen said: "With Zhang Cheng by my side, what do I have to fear from the unruly bandits, the Tartars, or the lack of tribute from all nations?" Zhang Cheng: "The land illuminated by the sun and moon is the land of light, and the people illuminated by the sun and moon are the people of light." May the Ming Dynasty last ten thousand miles, forever and ever! The Ming Dynasty is doomed to end. The Han dynasty will last forever!