The double-headed eagle watched over his empire, gazing both at its former glory and the abyss of reality. In 1185, Constantinople fell to rebellion and betrayal, and the Komnen family's eagle standard fell sadly amidst blood and fire. In 1192, Tiberius on the banks of the Cura River welcomed two extraordinary guests. Alexius Komnen, a name born to bear the destiny of an empire, was forced to make his judgment before the end times. Would he follow in the footsteps of the old gods into destruction, or would he build a new order upon the ruins? His choice would determine the ultimate answer to Roman civilization. ——————Book Club: 809500903 (Welcome to join and discuss)
On his way back from a special forces elite competition, his plane was struck by lightning, resulting in a time-travel experience. A young, single man found himself in another world as a grandfather-aged farmer, facing a multitude of mouths to feed, utterly distraught. How could he lead these adopted children to a better life? Only through hard work. Relying on his family's martial arts skills from his previous life and his maternal grandfather's renowned Anhui-style calligraphy and tea-making techniques, he finally rose to prominence. Raising rabbits, brewing wine, making brushes—he was busy and happy! Playing cards, fighting unscrupulous merchants, fighting eunuchs—he found endless enjoyment in these battles! Making gourmet food, New Year's paintings, and furs—he made a fortune! He devised ways to obtain high-yield crops; peanuts, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn—all of which alarmed the imperial palace.
Qin Mu, who was born a soldier, was transferred to the local area to serve as acting county magistrate because of an accident. He thought that with the help of his strong background, he could easily sweep away all obstacles and get promoted easily. However, when he arrived at the local area, he realized that the complicated officialdom requires one to be down-to-earth and advance step by step in order to stand out.
Transmigrating to the 19th century, Lin Jie embarks on a desperate quest for survival aboard a coolie ship. Lin Jie's only recourse is his modern-day knowledge and the "Echoing Touch," which reveals fragments of the past when he touches old objects. In this low-magic world, where magic comes at a price and power stems from knowledge, he uses his mortal body to hunt anomalous creatures, transforming them into unique "grotesque weapons." From a humble individual struggling on the fringes of order, he rises step by step to the pinnacle of the Hunter Rankings. Welcome to 1888, a time when SAN is as precious as bullets.
What was it like to be a small county official in ancient times?
Fictional/farming/infrastructure/no CP
Meng Changqing traveled through ancient times and dressed as a man since she was a child to protect her family property.
Because she beat the prince and offended the concubines, she was exiled to the northernmost place to be a small official.
The emperor felt so guilty that he could not sleep because of the punishment he had to do.
Meng Changqing was so happy that he packed up his things overnight and left Beijing before dawn.
That's great, it's so great! After being a grandson in Kyoto for thirteen years, I was finally liberated!
From now on, Meng Changqing is free!
She is going to Beishan County to be a local emperor!
But the moment the carriage entered the county, she was dumbfounded.
What's the situation?
Is this a county town or a gathering place for refugees?
The people were so hungry that they ate soil and most of them froze to death.
She had no choice but to put aside the idea of being a local emperor and collect things for the people under her rule bit by bit.
Lead them to grow sweet potatoes, teach them to build earthen kangs, and slowly pull them to the line of food and clothing.
Starting as a fallen noble in 1178, Enzo relied on the Mount and Blade panel to dominate medieval Italy and gradually climb to the top.
Declined nobles, mercenary captains, fiefdom knights, town barons, counts of Verona, establish the Duchy of Verona, annex the Duchy of Emilia, invade the Duchy of Lombardy, complete the resolution to establish the Kingdom of Italy!
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At this time, the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I was trapped in Lombardy and was busy purging disloyal officials at home, leaving the empire with no time to spare.
At this time, Richard the Lionheart was only 21 years old and was suppressing a rebellion in Aquitaine, France, accumulating military experience and preparing for his future bid for the throne.
At this time, although Jerusalem had a respite after Mungizar defeated Saladin the previous year, the health of the Leper King Baldwin IV was getting worse.
After Yang Zhengshan traveled through time, he achieved super-generational advancement, from a young man to a grandfather.
From 28 to 38, he also picked up three sons, two daughters, two daughters-in-law, two grandsons, and one granddaughter, becoming the real head of the family.
I am the master of my home, let's see how Yang Zhengshan leads a farmer to prosperity.
[Time Travel + Cool Story + Getting Rich + Space + Herb Picking + Family Gossip]
Chen Ru and her husband traveled through time to a fictional dynasty, and were blessed with four unfilial sons and a group of unfilial grandchildren.
The original owner cared only about her children. She married off her four sons and gave them children. She raised a son who became a scholar and helped her sons raise their grandchildren. But in the end, everyone thought that she was a thief because she was old and unwilling to die, and that she was unlucky to everyone, so they locked her up in a dilapidated house and froze her to death.
After traveling through time and space, Old Lady Chen, having figured out her own situation, immediately decided to let go, not caring about anyone. Whoever she loved could die, as long as she lived well...
Tomorrow, you will receive your pay at the parade grounds, but do not wear armor. This
time-honored saying forces Yun Tianyang,
who has time-traveled to the late Ming Dynasty, to flee with a handful of defeated soldiers. On the vast ocean, where will he go?
This world is in the latter half of the Age of Exploration, with vast swathes of the New World being explored, plundered, and colonized by Europeans, ultimately achieving European dominance.
Can Yun Tianyang catch this last train? And lead this ancient nation to once again the pinnacle of the world?
[Hot History Book] Ming Dynasty, 1619. Following Du Song's defeat at the Battle of Sarhu, a group of deserters fled Liaodong, entering the interior of China and heading west... Time-traveling Liu Heng became a bandit with an uncertain future. Unwittingly overthrowing his rival, he rose to become the leader of a battalion, training new recruits, acting as a mountain lord, establishing checkpoints, and robbing local gentry... Unexpectedly, he gained the capital to fight for supremacy, becoming the Jurchens' most feared rival...