Li Chengqian: I Really Don't Want to Be Emperor

The Five Surnames and Seven Great Clans: Marriages Between Aristocratic Families

I want stories about the love and hate among powerful aristocratic clans: the Five Surnames and Seven Great Clans, who only marry into other great clans and don't take the imperial family seriously. Don't recommend those useless stories where the Five Surnames and Seven Great Clans are wiped out in a single stroke. The clans the imperial family fears should be as impossible to stamp out as cockroaches.

Li Chengqian of the Tang Dynasty, Only Li Chengqian! Longer Stories Preferred

No harems, pleaseeeee!

Historical Fiction Set in an Imaginary Ancient World, No System

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

Deep, Thought-Provoking Stories That Feel Like Masterpieces

Something like *The Three-Body Problem*, for example.

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

The Pinnacle of Historical Fiction

Looking for books similar to *Tang Dynasty: Defying the Imperial Decree Is the Only Way to Get Stronger*. This book makes me cry every time I read it. I've read it five or six times, and I still cry. I just can't believe anything else is better. It's the strongest historical novel in my book! An 8.9 rating is way too low. I'd give it a 9.

Li Chengqian Drives Li Shimin Mad

I want the story people online describe: Li Chengqian brings Li Tai and Li Zhi’s heads, carries Empress Zhangsun’s memorial tablet, and pretends to commit suicide in front of the main hall.

The Male Lead Is the Emperor’s Brother, and They’re Very Close

My Favorite Historical Novel on Tomato Novel

I'm looking for books like Taking Another Name in Langya. Transmigration isn't a dinner party; it's a deadly game at every turn. The plot should be vivid and interesting, with side characters who are smart. The protagonist should slaughter their way through life-or-death situations. It should be historically accurate, with a natural romance.

Power Struggles ♛ Masterminds Behind the Board ♞ Schemes to Rule the World ♝

Looking for novels with a protagonist who’s almost supernaturally clever and skilled at political maneuvering. A System or not is fine, and a female lead or not is fine, but I don’t like protagonists who think with their pants. I’m begging you, great masters!!!

Good Historical Fiction

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

Historical fiction like The Grand Councilor, with rigorous writing.

High-IQ Historical Transmigration, Rich Historical Atmosphere, and Fixing Historical Regrets

Looking for books similar to *I, the Ming Dynasty Immortal, Lived Through Sixteen Emperors (The Immortal Guest of the Ming Dynasty)*.

Looking for Intrigue-Filled Court Politics and Scheming in Ancient Settings

Looking for books like *I Am Fan Jin: The Splendor of the Ming Dynasty After Passing the Provincial Exam*.

Looking for Historical Novels About Transmigrating to the Past, the Kind You Can't Help Rereading Again and Again

Meticulously Researched Historical Fiction

A twisting, suspenseful plot, a protagonist who's not an idiot, and something I can learn from while reading. Ideally, it should be close to real history.

I’ve Read Over a Thousand Books, but Only Six Made It Onto My Shelf. I’m Extremely Picky, So Recommend Me Something Good

My Five Favorite Historical Novels

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.

Historical Fiction: Three Kingdoms, Sui and Tang, Qin Dynasty, Preferably Without a System

A longer one would be nice.

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

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

Brilliant Historical Fiction, Rated 9 or Higher, Meticulously Researched, with a Down-to-Earth Protagonist

I've read a lot of stories like this, even some highly rated ones, but their protagonists all seem to have an arrogant, godlike perspective. Since they know how things unfold and how they end, they spoil everything for the locals and act smug about it. It's really uncomfortable, and they show no respect for history.

Looking for Crown Prince Novels About Li Chengqian, Yinreng, Zhu Biao, or Fusu

Looking for books similar to “Glorious Tang: My Father Is Li Shimin.” I want decent writing. Don't portray Er Feng, Lao Zhu, Zheng Ge, or the Pockmarked One as gloomy lunatics. Transmigration or being reborn are both fine. I just want to see someone lay plans from the very beginning and juggle family ties with their parents and the power of the crown prince.

High-Rated Tang Dynasty Novels, I Want Them All

Looking for books like Tang Dynasty: From the Start, I Had Lu Bu's Combat Prowess and Became the Crown Prince with a Golden Medal.