At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the north was engulfed in war and littered with corpses; while the south, with its tranquil bridges and flowing water, was a picture of peace and prosperity. Amidst the internal and external troubles of this dynastic decline, a cunning office manager rises to power, sounding the final clarion call for China. True heroes change destiny. The brutal and tragic ancient wars, the realistic portrayal of Ming Dynasty life, and the history created by ordinary people unfold a magnificent yet tender and poignant panorama of the late Ming Dynasty. Book club QQ group: 145034435
Hair like chives, cut it and it grows back; head like a chicken, cut it and it crows again!
Officials should not be feared, but the common people should never be underestimated!
In chaotic times, people are like ants, and their lives are as insignificant as grass.
Does the tide of the times sweep over individual destinies?
A fate swept along by the times can only rise and fall with the times.
The situation in the country has deteriorated to the point of collapse, and the once powerful Ming Empire is now in its twilight years.
Border soldier Chen Wang looked up at the shattered land of China and gripped the goose-feather saber at his waist.
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The eighth year of the Chongzhen reign.
The Southern Zhili region suffered calamity, the central capital Fengyang fell, the imperial tombs were destroyed, and the whole country was shaken.
The emperor ordered that the bandits be quelled by June. Hong Chengchou led troops from four provinces out of Tongguan to suppress the rebellion. The bandits fled west and re-entered Shaanxi.
With the defeat and fall of the Southern Mongols, Ejei, son of Ligdan Khan, surrendered with the Imperial Seal of the State and submitted to the Later Jin.
The plan is to write three sections. First, the Austro-Hungarian Empire: how did an empire with a first-rate geographical location, advanced industry, and profound culture, seemingly with extremely high potential, reach its peak, and where did that peak lie? Second, how did the Russian Empire reach its zenith? Third, the Ottoman Empire or Italy (not yet decided). Join the book's group (878578959) for discussion.
Li Ang transmigrated to the Middle Ages, becoming a near-noble. Why near-noble? Because his knight father had recently passed away. As everyone knows, knighthood is not hereditary, and to survive in this cutthroat world, he had to find a way to retain his noble title. But one slip-up: [You cunning country bumpkin, do you want to die?] [How dare you, a mere knight, provoke me?] [Count Li Ang, who gave you the audacity?] [You, a mere duke, what makes you think you can fight me?] [Welcome, the great Augustus!]
Countless ages ago, in the primordial chaos, heaven and earth were first created. Within this vast universe, countless material planes, like grains of sand in the Ganges, were born. Brilliant civilizations of martial arts and magic ultimately converged on the same path: the journey to godhood, fraught with peril. This became the endless legend sung by wandering bards.
Gu Chang'an was dressed in Bingzhou at the end of the Han Dynasty.
His body reverted to that of a teenager, and he possessed a body of steel and superhuman strength.
He met Lü Bu, catered to his interests, became sworn brothers with him, and thus gained his favor.
He originally thought his body was his magic weapon.
However, the system was suddenly activated and started after the birth of the first child.
He awakened the "Many Children, Many Blessings, Strongest Family System".
Whether it's taking a wife or concubine, or getting pregnant and having children.
You can continuously receive rewards.
Lifespan, strength, stamina...
Loyalty is locked at max value for Bingzhou elites and Liangzhou iron cavalry...
50,000 bushels of coarse grain, 100,000 arrows...
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Cao Cao: My beloved Cai Wenji, was married to this man?
Sun Quan: Not only did they take away the two Qiao sisters, but they also lost two daughters. How hateful!
Cao Pi: Father, save me! Zhen Ji has been kidnapped!
Liu Bei: My Lady Gan and Lady Mi, how hateful they are!
Cai Yan, Cao Jie, Lü Lingqi, Dong Bai, Zhen Mi, Diao Chan, Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao, Bian Shi, Zou Shi...
A family destined for longevity and an immortal dynasty begins with many children and abundant blessings!
When modern engineer Levi transmigrates into the body of the impoverished second son of a nobleman on the French border, with his elder brother dead and his father critically wounded, he finds himself with only three days to prevent his family's annihilation. A ruthless enemy is closing in on the crumbling castle; what will he do? Fortunately, fate intervenes. The [War Lord System] that comes with his transmigration grants him the ability to see through territory data and imbues his soldiers with unwavering loyalty. In the Burgundian War, a conflict that will reshape the European landscape, Levi will use his modern management skills to reshape the medieval army, building an ironclad force in an era when firearms are still in their infancy. From a border baron to the Black Duke of Paris, his iron hooves will ultimately shatter the shackles of feudalism!
The physical body can sweep away everything; I thought the Seven Gods were speed bumps.
It's a character with brains, a system, and multiple female leads; the minor cheat codes aren't really activated.
If I were to transmigrate into the body of Damon Targaryen, I would naturally maintain the persona of a carefree prince, indulging in unrestrained revelry and traveling the world. As for saving the kingdom's light and stopping the blood dragon's dance, those would be mere trifles.
Xiao Ling unexpectedly transmigrated to the Great Xia Dynasty and became the fifth prince of Great Xia.
The eldest prince, Xiao Yuan, was both a scholar and a warrior, and was appointed Crown Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty at a young age!
The Second Prince Xiao Fuwu was outstanding in martial arts, and his 300,000-strong army guarded the southern border of the dynasty, deterring and resisting the barbarians of the wilderness!
The Third Prince, Xiao Chen, is cunning and cold-blooded, controlling the imperial guards and monitoring all officials across the land!
Although the Fourth Princess Xiao Yun was a woman, she was no less capable than any man. She married a general of the dynasty and together they guarded the western border city of the dynasty!
The princes of the dynasty were all exceptionally talented, and when Xiao Ling was born, a seven-colored phenomenon appeared in the palace.
They had thought that a true dragon was about to be born, and that the Great Xia Dynasty would rise again.
Unfortunately, Xiao Ling's martial arts skills were extremely mediocre.
Like other transmigrators, he has a system and rewards, but unfortunately, the system rewards will only be credited to his account after he turns eighteen.
Eighteen years passed in a flash, and all the system rewards were claimed, thus the fish leaped over the dragon gate, and the true dragon appeared in the world.
At his coming-of-age ceremony, he was granted the title of King of Qin and volunteered to go to the border city of the imperial court.
One day.
The imperial dynasty issued a domineering order, which was met with disrespect from the Great Xia Dynasty. A powerful enemy attacked, and eight other dynasties joined forces to raze the Great Xia Dynasty to the ground.
However.
A figure in plain white robes appeared in the sky above the palace.
"So what if it's an imperial dynasty?"
"I am the King of Qin of this era. Those who invade the territory of my Great Xia will be killed without mercy!"
With that single sword strike, corpses littered the fields across the land!
Only then did everyone realize that the sleeping dragon of the Great Xia Dynasty had been fully awakened!
In 1422 AD, the Eastern Roman Empire had long lost the glory of Justinian's era. Its territory consisted only of Constantinople and a few isolated enclaves such as Morea, resembling a giant ship sailing on a sea of time, its hull riddled with holes, struggling to stay afloat amidst the turbulent waves of history. In this turbulent moment, a stranger's soul drifted to this land, vowing to change everything and give this ancient empire, now in decline, a new lease on life.