Thieves and Seduction in the Realm

Alternate History, Political Scheming, and Struggles for Supremacy!

Traditional historical fiction. No System, no transmigration, and no plagiarizing ancient poetry!

Alternate History with Powerful, Clever Villainous Forces and a Strong Protagonist

Alternate-history novels with a powerful villain faction, a strong protagonist, and intelligent characters across the board. I want plenty of factions and impressive strategy.

Historical Fiction Set in an Imaginary Ancient World, No System

No System, no System, no System. Thanks, everyone.

Any Novels Set in the Mid-to-Late Tang Dynasty About Saving the Empire or Carving Out a Domain?

Looking for High-Quality Historical War Novels

Historical Fiction That Feels Realistic

No System, and nothing about The Legend of Qin. Just straight historical fiction.

Tang Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Tang Dynasty! Listen, That's the Sound of the Tang Dynasty!

I love novels set in the Tang dynasty. Come on in and read, and feel free to add recommendations.

Top-Rated Historical Alternate-History Novels with Careful, Rigorous Writing

Historical fiction like The Grand Councilor, with rigorous writing.

Looking for Novels Set During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the Jin Dynasty, or the Northern and Southern Dynasties

I’ve read so many stories set in the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties that I’m tired of them. I’d like to try some less common historical periods. Preferably completed. Please recommend some~~~

Please, I Need Political Intrigue Novels. No Idiot Protagonists

Are there any good political intrigue novels left? I'm begging you. I don't care if there's a System, as long as the protagonist isn't an idiot.

Pure Military Fiction: Battles Between Ancient Armies and Legions

Military and war

Alternate History, Political Schemes, and Ambition: Drunk, I Lie in a Beauty's Lap; Awake, I Hold the Power of the World

Are there really no stories like this on Tomato Novel? Where are the tales of sleeping with beauty on your arm and waking to command the world? Ideally, the protagonist should be ruthless, wield power over the realm, and be highly resourceful.

Looking for High-Quality Historical Fiction!

Modern Historical Fiction Has Almost No Gems. Disagree? Come Debate Me

The protagonist should not be sanctimonious, and the novel should not be mindless.

Historically Accurate, Without Making Things Up

Historical fiction has more room for worldbuilding, with vivid characters and no distortion of history. I want a satisfying read that covers dynasties, major and minor events, wars, and loyal civil and military officials, all presented in a historical setting.

Alternate History, Military Strategy, and Political Intrigue!!!

Hypothetical parallel worlds, spanning five thousand years of Chinese history, from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods to the late Qing and early Republic.

History Novels That Get Your Blood Pumping

The emperor defends the nation's borders; the ruler dies for the state.

History, Power Struggles, Princes, and Heirs

Something long.

For Fans of Water Margin and Three Kingdoms: Novels About the Qin, Han, Tang, and Ming Dynasties Battling for Supremacy

I especially love the Three Kingdoms and Water Margin. I don't like *Water Margin*, but I do like the Water Margin setting. I love any stories about vying for supremacy.

Alternate History, High-IQ Characters, Military Conflict, and Strategic Showdowns

The protagonist defeats opponents through high intelligence rather than mindlessly overpowering them.

Historical Military Fiction

The Protagonist Raises an Army in Rebellion to Save Himself

In a fantasy dynasty, the protagonist originally just wants to lie flat, but is forced to raise an army in self-defense.

Wuxia, the Imperial Court, and the Jianghu. Get It?

Martial arts and the jianghu.

Looking for Historical Stories with a Transmigrated Protagonist and No System, Preferably Set in the Han or Tang Dynasty

Looking for books like My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han!