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

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

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.

Wuxia, Court Politics, Scheming, and Alternate History

Traditional wuxia stories where the male lead is powerful and influential, has a hidden faction, roams the martial world, and falls into a love-hate relationship with the female lead.

Looking for Superbly Written Historical Novels!

I've read The Chief Ministers, A Scholar of Superior Character, A First-Rank Official, A Generation's Military Advisor, The Son-in-Law, The Beauty of the Rivers and Mountains, The Unification of the Mountains and Rivers, I Picked Up Qin Shi Huang, The End of Song, New Song, and Joy of Life. Are there any similar novels with a highly intelligent protagonist who plans everything in advance?

Historical Fiction That's More Realistic and Longer, Please

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.

High-Quality Alternate-History Fiction

Court politics, the martial world, wuxia, political intrigue, romance...

Looking for Well-Written Political Intrigue Novels

I want a smart female lead with a high status who knows when to keep a low profile or conceal her abilities 🙈 No scummy fathers and stepmothers, or concubine half-sisters constantly causing petty trouble in the household. No sweet romance, just a pure historical power struggle 🤗

My Five Favorite Historical Novels

A Highly Intelligent, Strategic Prince in a Historical Novel Like The Nation-Founding Prince Consort

That's it.

Any Highly Rated Ancient-Era Novels, 9.5 or Above? Alternate History Is Fine Too

The protagonist is pretty level-headed.

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

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

Looking for High-Quality Historical Fiction!

Looking for Historical Power-Struggle Stories About Conquering the Realm and Unifying the Central Plains

A unified empire.

Historical Fiction: No Nonsense Allowed

It doesn’t have to be completely historically accurate, but at least don’t make it ridiculous. I want power struggles and political maneuvering that make sense. People shouldn’t just get confused all the time and believe the protagonist at first sight. The language doesn’t need to be perfectly period-appropriate, but please don’t throw in internet slang and memes at every turn.

Ancient-Era Stories With a Brilliant Strategist, Political Intrigue, Mind Games, and Power-Building

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.

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

Historical Novels You Absolutely Can't Miss!!!

What? He gets to be a dad after being reborn? A soft, adorable little girl keeps chasing him and calling him Daddy? What? Qin Shi Huang, who's lived for two hundred years, keeps chasing after him, desperate to take him as his apprentice and learn the art of immortality? From the Great Xia Kingdom's top soldier to the Prince of Changyi!

Historical and Alternate Ancient-Era Stories, No System

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

Political Intrigue, Historical Setting

Are there any grand-scale political intrigue novels like "Scheming for Love" and "The Prosperous Age's Strategist", with court politics and a turbulent martial world, but no domestic infighting?

Any Political Intrigue Stories with Grand Strategies and Highly Intelligent Scheming?

Recommend Historical Novels About Brilliant Strategists Who Shape the World

Hand over your historical novels about high-IQ masterminds plotting to conquer the world.