Any Good Historical Novels? I've Run Out of Historical Fiction to Read Lately. 有没有什么历史类的好书，最近历史类的没看的了。

1. 451 领 Lord's National Fate Battlefield: Card Crafting Brings Back the Great Xia All-Star Team 领主国运战场：制卡再现大夏天团 Silver Fish银色的鱼儿Urban301k WordsOngoing Historical Battlefields + National Destiny Arena + Historical Dungeons + Lord-Building + Huaxia Dream Team Through Card-Crafting + Farming and Management + Livestreaming Wang Sheng, a doctoral student of history, transmigrated to Blue Star. Here, the history of Great Xia had been distorted by too many historical dungeons, leaving much of it lost. For 61 years, it had been targeted by numerous countries, forced to grovel and struggle just to survive. Everything changed when Wang Sheng arrived. He 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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   History, national destiny, and the struggle for supremacy among lords

2. 452 司 Sima the Old Rogue 司马老贼 Tu Xuan土玄Historical895k WordsCompleted He is the gravedigger of Cao Wei and the founder of Western Jin. He is the “old rogue Sima,” and the last winner of the Three Kingdoms. Centered on Sima Yi, this novel unfolds a sweeping panorama of the late Han and Three Kingdoms era. Witness how he treads carefully under the suspicion of three generations of powerful rulers: Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui; how he and Zhuge Liang wage an ultimate contest of will and national strength at Mount Qi and the Wei River; and how, in his twilight years, 463Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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   This is a historical novel of political intrigue with a grand structure, rich details, and in-depth character portrayals. Centered on Sima Yi and his family, it shows the complete process of a powerful clan rising, enduring, plotting, and ultimately seizing power in a chaotic world from the end of the Han Dynasty to the transition between the Wei and Jin Dynasties.

3. 453 我 My Name Isn’t Xie Shitou 我不叫谢石头 Ouyang An欧阳安Historical483k WordsOngoing Programmer Xie Shi accidentally transmigrates to the Wei-Jin era and runs into the “Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove”?! With only a little knowledge of history, how will he manage to handle things? His absurd transmigration adventure begins! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss]

4. 454 明 Starting Out in a Ming Dynasty Garrison 明末从卫所开始 History of the Southern Ming南明史Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Was the late Ming truly beyond saving? Was the Ming Dynasty really worthless? Was the Great Ming truly so easy to defeat? Join me as we explore this era. The seventh year of the Chongzhen reign, late spring. Farther north than northern Shaanxi, beyond the frontier, watch as a hereditary soldier from a military garrison rises step by step and changes everything along the way. This book has no golden finger, only one heroine, no runaway tech tree, and no high-yielding corn or sweet potatoes. A new 3.3kReads7.4Score253Shelves
5. 455 说 The Complete Story of Tang 说唐全传 Lotus-Dwelling Scholar如莲居士Historical360k WordsCompleted Centered on the gathering of heroes at Wagang Stronghold, the story spans the period from Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou’s conquest of Northern Qi and Emperor Wen of Sui’s pacification of Southern Chen, to Li Yuan of Tang’s defeat of the rival warlords and Li Shimin’s ascension to the throne. It mainly recounts how the heroes of Wagang joined forces to rebel against the Sui and help establish the Tang dynasty, recreating the turbulent age of the eighteen rebel kings and sixty-four bands of rebels. 21Reads9.4Score—Shelves
6. 456 世 A General History of the World (10 Volumes) 世界通史（共10卷） Li Nan李 楠Historical768k WordsCompleted A General History of the World, Volume Ten is an excellent work by Li Nan. 67Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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   Okay, here you go with all my personal favorites.

7. 457 大 Ming Dynasty Tyrant: I’ll Extend the Dynasty’s Reign by 300 Years 大明暴君，我为大明续运三百年 Kunwu昆吾Historical6.1M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue]+ [Passionate]+ [Struggle for supremacy]+ [Ruthless]+ [No System] “Zhu Youjian, go in peace. Everything you had will be inherited by me, Ye Xuan. From this day on, I am the sixteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen. I swear here: Those you, Zhu Youjian, could not kill, I, Chongzhen, will kill. What you, Zhu Youjian, could not accomplish, I, Chongzhen, will accomplish. Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are rebelling? Then it depends on whether I give them the chance! The J 100.2kReads9.2Score12.2kShelves

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   All your favorite late Ming Dynasty books are here—I highly recommend the first one, by a new author, with an initial rating of 6.1. It's quite different from mainstream late Ming Dynasty books, and the story is also quite different 🤭

8. 458 都 Now That I’m Reborn, Who’d Still Want to Be Emperor? 都重生了，谁还想当皇帝 Shi Xue士雪Historical139k WordsOngoing “I’ve been reborn once. This time, I’m living for myself.” Transmigrated into the body of a useless illegitimate son and facing humiliation? I’ll hit back with the treasure trove of five thousand years of Chinese civilization! Call me illiterate? One recitation of “Bring in the Wine” will have you kneeling and hailing me as the Immortal Poet! Laugh at me for being useless? The Thirty-Six Stratagems will show you what despair means! I only wanted to make a little money and lie flat with my talent 232Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Exploration] In his previous life, he fought for the throne until he was exhausted. In this life, he returns to his youth. Faced with his father's expectations and his brothers' treachery, he simply gives up and lets whoever wants to be the emperor be the emperor!

9. 459 中 One Book Is All You Need to Read Chinese History 中国历史读这本就够了 Hua Ye华业Historical315k WordsCompleted Taking a broad, panoramic view and following the pattern of division and reunification across five thousand years of Chinese history, this book divides the past into several major periods: the fragmented states of the pre-Qin era; the unified empires of the Qin and Han; the divisions of the Three Kingdoms, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties; the unified Sui and Tang; the fragmented Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Liao, Song, Xia, and Jin; the unified Yuan, Ming, and Qing; and the developm 23Reads9.1Score—Shelves
10. 460 南 The Southern Ming Righteous Army 南明义军 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical1.4M WordsCompleted In 1645, the Yiyou Year of the lunar calendar, the Year of the Rooster, the first year of the Hongguang era of the Ming and the first year of the Longwu era; the second year of the Shunzhi era of the Qing; the second year of the Dashun era of the Great Xi; and the second year of the Yongchang era of the Great Shun, Shi Kefa died alongside Yangzhou, Nanjing fell, and Li Zicheng died at Jiugong Mountain. The Qing court surveyed the realm and found no one who could stand against it. The Eight Banne 18.7kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves
11. 461 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.6kReads—Score492Shelves

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    High quality!!! 🍅The book recommendation officer is here! The official recommended book must be a high-quality product! (Old bookworms, give it a thumbs up!) The further "Renzu of the Tang Dynasty" goes, the greater its stamina and the higher it gets! Online IQ, correct logic, and wonderful characterization! The nearly one-million-word version will be completed in September, with novel and drama quality! All the foreshadowings are wrapped up, all the pitfalls are filled, and there is no unfinished business. The writing, the layout, the emperor's scheming, the political skills, the emotional context, the military battles, and the court games are all top-notch. It has a grand layout, lofty intentions, profound thoughts and profound cultural heritage. If it doesn't look good after reading it, beat me into ketchup!

12. 462 穿 Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty: From High School Girl to Goddess Who Protects the Nation 穿越大唐：从高中女生到护国神女 Please Do Me a Favor, Blue Fatty请给我蓝胖子两个面子Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [The rating has just appeared and will rise later] No romance, with Emperor Wu. After waking from a nap, Tang Xiaoyuan landed right in front of Prince of Qin Li Shimin and Princess of Qin Zhangsun, just before the Xuanwu Gate Incident. Apart from her head being full of all kinds of web novels she'd read, the only "golden finger" she had was a polyester school uniform washed so often that it had faded white. She'd planned to lie low in a corner, eat her fill, and wait to die. Who knew that this 4.8kReads6.4Score526Shelves

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    Tang Xiaoyuan wakes up to find herself transported to the Qin Prince's mansion in the Tang Dynasty. All she wants is to live a low-key and unassuming life. However, her school uniform is mistaken for a magical treasure, and the Qin Prince and his court revere her as a goddess. The seemingly carefree girl is forced to embark on a career-driven life in the Tang Dynasty.

13. 463 假 If You Lived in Ancient Times: Experience Life in Every Role 假如你生活在古代：体验各种身份 Zhu Enxing朱恩行Historical254k WordsCompleted Open this book, and you will no longer be a mere spectator to history. You will take part in it. When what is forged on the anvil is no longer farm tools, but armor capable of shaking a dynasty; when what flows through the granaries is no longer the means to make a living, but popular resentment that can devour gratitude; when supreme power makes human lives seem like dust, or when a eunuch’s twisted lust flares up in the depths of the palace... You will see that history is never simply black an 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let me show you the real ancient times

14. 464 性 Genderbent Three Kingdoms: I Take Them All 性反三国，我大小通吃 Young Master Changle长乐公子Historical440k WordsOngoing [Female-Led Three Kingdoms] + [Founding a Nation] + [Strategy] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Gender Reversal] The story takes place in a parallel world where the Three Kingdoms era is dominated by women. A food delivery driver with the same name transmigrates into Lü Bu, only to discover that women are strong and men are weak, and all the rules have been reversed. The familiar figures from the Three Kingdoms have all had their genders flipped, too. The male protagonist is first forced into marriage b 2Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    A new historical novel, set in the Three Kingdoms period, where Lü Bu is about to turn the tables. The historically renowned handsome and powerful Lü Bu accidentally transmigrates to a female-dominated Three Kingdoms world, where he will rewrite not only his fate but also history! Many beautiful women are vying for his attention; watch Lü Bu build his harem and conquer the world!!! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

15. 465 三 A Scoundrel in the Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Find Hua Xiong's Corpse 三国渣男，开局捡尸华雄 Mountain Wind, Wooden Fish山风木鱼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Originally titled Three Kingdoms: A Scoundrel, Picking Up Hua Xiong's Corpse from the Start. Picking up corpses lets you level up. Wang Tong transmigrates into the late Han dynasty as a foot soldier under Hua Xiong, and unexpectedly gains a corpse-picking System that lets him acquire the skills of the dead by touching their bodies. From the very start, Guan Yu is about to behead Hua Xiong in front of Sishui Pass, and Wang Tong risks his life to acquire Hua Xiong's skills. At Hulao Pass, he follo 27.1kReads8.5Score3kShelves

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    This is a time-travel novel with a fresh theme, a passionate and exciting plot, a light and easy writing style, and solid writing skills. It's excellent.

16. 466 朔 Dragon’s Roar in the Northern Frontier 朔北龙吟 Coffee at 71 Degrees71度的咖啡Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Transmigrated into a frontier army scout, he found himself facing tens of thousands of Tiele cavalry from the start. A series of covert battles and mysteries unfolds around a royal secret: twenty years ago, someone tried to force the Grand Princess into marriage. The emperor enters the game himself, pitting his wits against all the powers at play. Schemes within schemes, plots within plots, each conspiracy linked to the next. See how the protagonist faces this treacherous crisis, growing from a 17.3kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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    I highly recommend "The Roar of the Northern Frontier." The protagonist's life begins in disaster; watch how he survives the court intrigues and reaches the pinnacle of success!

17. 467 他 He Came from the Xuanwu Gate 他从玄武门走来 Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables炒合菜Historical356k WordsOngoing Hardcore historical fiction + no System + Li Longji Following his grandfather's example, he began at Xuanwu Gate, killing Empress Wei, his aunt, his brothers... He forged his way through bloodshed and hardship to create the Kaiyuan era of prosperity. Yao Chong and Song Jing governed the empire for him. Li Bai and Du Fu wrote poems for him. Yang Yuhuan danced for him... until An Lushan's cavalry broke through Tong Pass, and the dazzling age finally went dark. He defeated everyone else, only to 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is definitely a hardcore historical novel; there are no systems or time travel elements, and the battles of wits are high-energy throughout.

18. 468 我 I'm Liu Du, and I'm a Liu Too: I'll Restore the Han with Xing Daorong 我刘度也姓刘，带邢道荣光复汉室 I Make the Entire Population我让全国人口Historical473k WordsOngoing In the fifth year of Jian'an, the Battle of Guandu was imminent. Jingzhou had just been pacified, and undercurrents were stirring throughout the land. After waking from a deep sleep, the protagonist found himself in the body of Liu Du, a minor warlord and governor of Lingling on the borderlands at the end of the Han dynasty. In the history books, he was an insignificant name in a corner of southern Jingzhou. In the Romance, he was a timid, nervous laughingstock who simply went with the flow. B 44Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 469 重 Reborn as Fan Jin, I Will Become the Top Scholar 重生范进，我要做状元 100 Million Readers1亿在读Historical573k WordsCompleted Fan Jin passed the imperial examination, a tragic little man mocked for over a thousand years! A top lawyer transmigrates as Fan Jin, but refuses to meekly accept his fate. He uses his wits to change it. Financial leverage earns him his first fortune. Three years of exam prep and five years of practice exams: bringing a little workaholic shock to the ancient examination hall. Those who once looked down on Fan Jin and mocked him will be trampled underfoot. Fan Jin has only one goal: To become the 289Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this historical novel about the imperial examination system. It's full of exciting moments, vividly depicting various scenes, and perfect for passing the time. It's also a novel that takes the three ultimate goals of men to the extreme.

20. 470 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    Thanks, OP! This is a short, completed novel. It's set in a fictional world, blending political intrigue, humor, and substance. The ensemble cast is vibrant, the script-style narrative is fast-paced, the story is tightly plotted, attention to detail is excellent, and the imagery is vivid. It's morally sound and effective, without any simplistic plot points, clichéd jokes, or high-tech gimmicks. Every word is handwritten, refreshing, and full of sincerity. Highly recommended!

21. 471 大 Ming Dynasty: The Impostor Prince Who Saved the Empire 大明，冒牌皇子挽天倾 Yifan Shi一凡石Historical2.0M WordsOngoing On the eve of the Ming Dynasty’s fall, the Qing already controls most of the realm. After transmigrating, he awakens to find himself mistaken for a dead substitute for one of the Chongzhen Emperor’s surviving descendants. The vast realm lies in ruins, and the heroes within its borders have all fallen. The Qing army’s unification of the realm seems all but certain. But circumstances are ever-changing. When the order to shave their heads and adopt Qing hairstyles tears apart the Han people’s tradi 138.8kReads9.0Score15.9kShelves

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    If you don't like it, I'll strangle you. The protagonist transmigrates to the late Ming Dynasty. It's very good. The protagonist blends modern and ancient elements well. It doesn't seem to have changed too much. The author is very skilled at writing, and the emotions are very delicate. It also fills in the gaps in the aspirations and lives of many patriots at the end of the Ming Dynasty. It's good. However, it seems there's a female lead. I'm not sure. (Although I don't really like female leads, haha). But I have to admit, it's very well written.

22. 472 家 My Father Is the Daoguang Emperor 家父道光帝 Little Wave Who Sells Hugs卖抱小浪君Historical569k WordsCompleted By a stroke of bad luck, I transmigrated into Yiwei, son of the most miserly emperor in history, the Daoguang Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. I thought being the son of an emperor meant a life of luxury and comfort. But who could have known that my imperial father was so frugal, so downright stingy? The princes and consorts in the imperial palace lived so poorly that even commoners had it better: Their clothes were covered in patches, And even getting an egg to eat required approval at every level. 12Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    I hope everyone will take a look at this book. He accidentally transmigrated into the body of Yihui, the son of the most frugal emperor in history, the Daoguang Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. He thought that as a member of the imperial family, he could live a life of luxury. But who knew that his daily life was worse than that of a small landowner? His clothes were full of patches, and even eating an egg required multiple layers of approval… His mother and concubines were frequently demoted by the emperor, supposedly to save money… His first job was even raising chickens. Is this the treatment a prince should receive?… Despite his diligence and frugality, the entire Qing Empire gradually declined and became stagnant… Watch as the protagonist, Yihui, turns the tide and leads the empire onto the road to prosperity…

23. 473 三 Three Kingdoms: Ten Thousand Realms 三国：万境 Sui Xin Luo Chen随昕落尘Historical1.3M WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms story is full of regrets, lamentations, and injustices. This time, the protagonist, Chen Li, becomes the answer to all those “what ifs.” This Three Kingdoms story has no Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage, no Burning of Bowang, and no Seven In and Seven Out. It may be rather different from the Three Kingdoms you know. Take a guess: what will you find in this book? 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend giving this book a try. Although it contains the concept of a system, it's only used as a transition to fit the plot. It mainly focuses on strategy, tactics, and situational awareness, making it quite readable. It's already over 700,000 words long. Please don't criticize if you don't like it.

24. 474 大 The Great Xia's National Scholar, and the Empress Is Mad About Me 大夏国士，女帝为我疯狂 Chasing the Wind, Admiring Profit恋风慕利Historical315k WordsOngoing [Farming + Laid-Back Life + Empress + War + Alternate History + Historical] The Divine Land is home to countless dynasties. The Great Xia dynasty has stood for five hundred years, reaching the height of prosperity. That all things decline after reaching their peak seems an eternal truth. Powerful nations surround it, foreign tribes repeatedly invade, droughts and floods strike one after another, the people suffer, and the imperial clan is disgraced. The young Zhang Yang is determined to save a c 17Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    No system, not a light novel; the story begins with the annihilation of 100,000 Donghu cavalry, full of intense warfare. The protagonist starts with twin little girls, and is surrounded by empresses, princesses, generals, and courtesans.

25. 475 大 A Worried Minister of the Great Song 大宋忧臣 Du Hong都泓Historical339k WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Palace Scheming + High Martial Arts + Wild Imagination + Historical Ensemble] The Great Song: it’s hard to say you love it. The Liao and Jin bully it, and it can’t even beat Western Xia. Yet there’s no reason to laugh at it, either. The land is prosperous, the treasury brings in more than three times the revenue of the Tang, movable type printing sparks a revolution in knowledge, paper money reshapes financial history, and the bustling Qingming Festival scene along the rive 34Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Cultivation doesn't rely on cheat codes; it's a serious historical novel, worth reading and savoring.

26. 476 此 Where the Heart Finds Peace, There Is Home 此心安处是予乡 Dew-Stained, Wind-Cut露染风裁Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Reborn in the Womb + Mutual Firsts + History (All Based on Official Records, Some Speculation) + No System + Heartwarming Daily Life + Ensemble Cast] When she died, Meng Po took pity on her and let her be reborn with her memories. Who could have guessed she would be born in the time of Emperor Wu of Han? On the twenty-first day of the fourth month of the fourth year of Jianyuan, rain poured down as egrets circled overhead. A daughter was born to the Shi family, and they named her Yu Lu. The nex 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book features Huo Guang as the male lead, and it's currently set during the reign of Emperor Zhao of Han. The second book features Zheng Ge (Emperor Zheng)! Witness his heroic figure as he unifies the world!

27. 477 天 Sky Screen: You're an Emperor of a Fallen Kingdom, and You Still Have Something to Say? 天幕：都亡国之君了还有说法？ Weiwei Er Chuan唯唯而川Historical861k WordsOngoing (Plenty to enjoy!) Steady updates + sky screen + watching short videos + lighthearted historical commentary + skits. Who could have seen this coming? Who could have seen this coming? A huge truck from another world gave Zhao Fei’s life a fresh start. As he ate hotpot, sang, and scrolled through videos on his phone... He had no idea that the sky screen was broadcasting his life to the people of every dynasty... From then on, Zhao Fei’s modern life became a favorite topic among his ancestors: “Tha 208.2kReads8.3Score16kShelves

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    A wildly imaginative historical fiction story with light-hearted main characters, brief overviews, and mini-dramas. It explores the First Emperor's "Mandate of Heaven," Liu Che's "bloodthirstiness," and the laid-back daily life of modern-day Zhao Fei. Rejecting serious historical analysis, it unlocks a whole new way to experience historical fiction!

28. 478 我 My Videos Reach Every Dynasty: Starting with Heartbreaks 我的视频通万朝：从意难平开始 Weiwei Er Chuan唯唯而川Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Sky Screen] [Short Videos] [Showing Short Videos to the Ancients] [Historical Rundowns] [Unforgettable Regrets Rankings] [Kings, Lords, Generals, and Ministers] [A Great Read] [A Treat to Enjoy] When Emperor Wu of Han, overjoyed to learn of "a decisive victory at Langjuxu, wiping away the shame of Baideng," then hears, "The heavens are dead! Let the Han perish!" what sparks will fly? When the sage rulers of the Tang, reveling in the prosperous Zhenguan and Kaiyuan eras, are overcome with joy, t 14.7kReads8.0Score706Shelves
29. 479 关 On Transmigrating as Wang Jian's Daughter 关于穿越成为王翦之女这档事 Dew-Stained, Wind-Cut露染风裁Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted (Original title: By Your Side) [First person (not an omniscient perspective; what you see isn’t necessarily what you think you see) + transmigration + multiple perspectives + two storylines (historical and alternate-history). Not a power fantasy!] During a hectic week of final exams, the heroine was tearing her hair out when she unexpectedly transmigrated to the Qin state at the end of the Warring States period. She even discovered that her father was Wang Jian and her older brother was Wang Ben 102Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 480 北 King of the Northern Frontier: Starting with Faking My Death 北境之王：从假死开始 Woodenhead's Journal木头的日志Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Shen Yan, a top modern strategic analyst, awakens after an explosion to find himself in the body of Xiao Jingming, the poisoned, good-for-nothing fourth prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Facing certain death, he calculates every move with precision, feigns death with a silver needle, and sets an astonishing deception in motion. A “tragic accident” sets a fire. A charred corpse lets him slip away unnoticed. The emperor posthumously ennobles him, and his ceremonial tomb is sent to the northern fro 3.5kReads7.9Score364Shelves

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    He faked his death and escaped to the North.

31. 481 明 A Dream of Returning with the Sheng Flute, Ink Ashes by My Pillow 明烬枕书一梦笙归 Listening to the Rain聽雨瀟瀟Ancient Romance288k WordsOngoing Han Zhiling, a history graduate student, was up late revising her thesis when she cursed, “The Ming dynasty fell. What the hell does that have to do with me?” When she woke up, she had become the youngest daughter of the Han family, whose entire household was destined to die according to the history books. Seventeen years remained until Beijing fell and the Chongzhen Emperor hanged himself. Looking at herself swaddled in her crib, Han Zhiling swallowed those words. Fine. Now it really does hav —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Have you read this book? It's set in the Ming Dynasty and is highly recommended.

32. 482 大 Ming Dynasty Commander: Defending the Empire with Blood and Steel 大明督师：铁血护明 Crispy Coconut Jelly椰汁脆啵啵Historical235k WordsOngoing Hong Zhiming, a special forces soldier, transmigrates into the late Ming dynasty and becomes Hong Chengchou, Governor-General of Jiliao, on the eve of Songshan’s fall. On his left is the historical burden of being branded a turncoat; on his right, the blades of 60,000 Eight Banner cavalrymen, ready to massacre the city! Cut off from supplies? He sifts out two shi of coarse rice to make thin porridge, mixes rocks with gunpowder to make crude bombs, and uses special forces tactics to turn the rem 17Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 483 乱 Dreams of Gold and Silver in Chaotic Times 乱世金银梦 Drunk on Cola醉可乐Historical412k WordsCompleted [No System] [Realistic Style] [An Ordinary Man Transmigrates] [History as the Framework] While inspecting collateral for a loan with his supervisor and a client, Wei Yongming, a cautious bank employee, transmigrates to Jinan Prefecture during the Xianfeng era. It is a time of turmoil, and the turbulent political climate repeatedly puts him in danger. Wei Yongming moves among the era's various factions, crossing paths with the fates of historical figures of every kind. He witnesses historical tru 80Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    A realistic time-travel story, without a system, not a wish-fulfillment novel, and without a grand narrative; it uses the protagonist's experiences to connect numerous historical figures and events.

34. 484 流 Exiled to the Frontier: I Play a Legendary Great and Go on a Killing Spree 流放边疆：我扮演千古大佬杀疯了 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (Emptying the National Treasury + Son-in-Law's Rise + Multiple Female Leads) Qin Yi opened his eyes to find that he had transmigrated into the son-in-law of the Marquis of Jingbei. Before he could enjoy a moment of wealth, an imperial decree arrived accusing the family of treason and ordering their confiscation. In an instant, the family fell from greatness, and they were all exiled three thousand li. The old marquis died in battle, and the once illustrious household was reduced to a group of wo 5kReads8.6Score468Shelves

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    (Alternate Universe + Role-Playing + System + Abundant Beauties and Gorgeous Images) Emptying the "national treasury," he ran away with his sister-in-law, sister-in-law, and mother-in-law—Qin Yi transmigrated to the Great Yue Dynasty, becoming the live-in son-in-law of the Marquis of Jingbei. His father-in-law was falsely accused of treason, and the whole family was exiled—a disastrous start. Fortunately, he awakened the "Strongest Role-Playing System," playing the role of the "King of Thieves," stealing all the emperor's "private savings," and taking his sister-in-law's family to guard the border. Later, he played the role of the "Medicine Saint," miraculously healing countless people; he played the role of Huo Qubing, bravely leading the army, trampling barbarians underfoot; he played the role of Qin Shi Huang, conquering vast territories for China… Years later, he sat high on the throne, overlooking the world, and asked domineeringly: "Who else?"

35. 485 三 Three Kingdoms: I Can Give Others Stat Points 三国：我能给别人加点 Liu Tiezhu刘铁柱Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Xu Kun transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and gets a System that lets him add points to other people. From then on, the Three Kingdoms take a different path. Cao Cao: “Zhuge Liang is unbeatable. None of our men can match him. Who will save me?” Sima Yi: “Zhang Fei is so cunning he seems almost supernatural. Generals, don't fall for his tricks.” Liu Bei: “A Dou, stop working so hard. You'll have me completely sidelined at this rate.” Xu Kun: “Don't worry, my lord. I'll make the Han great aga 12.5kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves
36. 486 嘉 The Splendor of the Jiajing Era 嘉靖风华时 The Invincible Ice Cream无敌的冰淇淋Historical92k WordsOngoing He enters the capital, ascends the throne, and takes power over all under heaven. He battles powerful ministers, breaks up factional struggles, reforms officialdom, boosts farming and commerce, strengthens border defenses, and pacifies the Japanese threat. He roots out a century of entrenched abuses and recruits talented people from across the realm. With the strategic vision of another world, he governs the four seas; with decisive force, he brings peace to the Nine Provinces. He reverses the M 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This writer has a good grasp of history and writing style.

37. 487 三 Three Kingdoms: I Played Dead on the Battlefield and Became an Emperor for the Ages 三国：战场装死我成千古一帝 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Fiery Struggle for Supremacy] + [System-Fueled Comeback] + [Multiple Female Leads] + [Rise of a Dynasty] His parents are dead, his family fortune has been seized, and the clan leader falsely accuses him of making advances on his sister-in-law, driving him to the brink of death! The Han army suffers a crushing defeat, and Wang Ye falls on the battlefield, drenched in blood. At the moment of death, “Ding! The ‘Fortune Plunder System’ has activated!” “Cao Cao's heroic fortune +1,000. Plunder it?” 4.7kReads8.3Score358Shelves
38. 488 明 Tales from the End of the Ming 明末那些事 Akina Mountain Bug秋名山虫子Historical1.3M WordsOngoing History is too ugly to examine closely. Look at it under a magnifying glass, like a beautiful woman, and everywhere your gaze falls, you’ll find ugliness and schemes… Did the Tianqi Emperor really drown? Was his name Hong Taiji or Huang Taiji? No, you’re all wrong. His name was Heihai… Was Cao Huachun loyal or treacherous? Is Xu Guangqi the man you think he is? … The Little Ice Age. The Great Ming stands at the end of its days, battered by wind and rain. Crises erupt, one after another, while ot 1.1kReads7.4Score—Shelves

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    You won't regret reading this; stick with it until chapter 188, it's amazing...

39. 489 超 Superman Descends: From the Start in the Late Ming, I Crush the Pigskin Barbarians 超人降临：明末开局打爆野猪皮 Find Me a Big Brother拜个哥哥Historical518k WordsCompleted (More Children, More Blessings, an Imperial Army, an Invincible Power Fantasy, and the Golden Zodiac Saints) The author used to be Superman, so this isn't made up! Bai Haoqing opened his eyes to find that he had transmigrated bodily to a Korean battlefield at the end of the Ming Dynasty, before the Jiazi Rebellion had even begun. Because he came from the original Earth, sunlight in the late Ming Dynasty granted him superhuman powers. At that moment, the Jianzhou Jurchens were massacring a city. 813Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    New book. An imperial genre.

40. 490 吐 The Rise of Tibet 吐蕃崛起 Wise Dan智慧的丹Historical959k WordsOngoing What if Tubo had attacked Tianzhu first? What if Tubo had become a feudal state? What if Tubo had held off attacks from the Arabs, the Tang, and the Uyghurs on three fronts? Duojie, a modern man, falls from his horse while riding. When he comes to, he discovers he has transmigrated into the body of Chide Zuzan, the Tubo king. As a man from the modern age, how will he lead the Snowy Plateau into the future? 1kReads6.1Score—Shelves

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    Book lovers, your savior has arrived! "The Rise of Tibet" is so addictive! A modern person transmigrates into the body of the Tibetan king, starting in a hellish situation, but using modern knowledge, he defies all odds: improving agricultural tools, training a new army, and mastering diplomacy, transforming Tibet from a remote tribe into a super empire spanning Asia! The plot is fast-paced and engaging, with non-padding action that keeps you hooked. History buffs, dive right in!

41. 491 三 Three Kingdoms: I Save Cai Wenji from the Start 三国：开局救了蔡文姬 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Fierce Struggle for Supremacy + Defying Fate + Upending the Three Kingdoms + Multiple Heroines] “Sister-in-law, don’t be afraid. In this chaotic age, I’ll win the realm for you!”… After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms, he finds himself the younger brother of Wei Zhongdao, a gifted scholar destined to die young. His sister-in-law, Cai Wenji, is widowed before their marriage is even consummated, and the family faces crises on all sides, surrounded by powerful enemies! At the brink of life an 8.8kReads8.5Score959Shelves
42. 492 古 Games Through the Ages: Livestreaming Myself Tearing Apart Japanese Soldiers from the Start 古今游戏：开局直播表演手撕鬼子 Liang Chen Ming Qing良辰鸣轻Historical90k WordsOngoing [Livestreamed worldwide + Fourth-Dimensional Disaster + Real history + Behind-the-scenes power fantasy] The day Lin Chen lost his job, he accidentally bonded with the Ancient and Modern Emotion Management System! He received a transmigration gate leading straight to the real past! Officially, it was an immersive historical game. In reality, everything beyond the gate was real history, real people, real blood, and real wars! The players thought it was VR as they built the Great Wall, fought Japan 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who understands, folks?! The opening scene is straight to tearing Japanese soldiers apart with bare hands, and the global live stream explodes! Time travel between ancient and modern times + system buffs bring real historical battlefields to the screen. Every punch hits the mark, no dull moments, a Tomato original, go for it!!!

43. 493 叛 Voyage of the Sea Rebels 叛海征途 Flying Soy Sauce会飞的酱油Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Imperial Navy cadet captain Sal Lu risks everything to uncover the truth behind his elder brother's death in battle. Along with his close friend Ang Kelu and the mysterious drunkard Wei Benke, he steals a warship, the Victory, and takes to the sea. Along the way, they stumble upon a ship full of imperial gold, turning the three of them into fugitives. Caught between the Empire's pursuit and the conspiracies of the Luni Empire, they are forced to sail toward a future world ruled by pirates. Faced 479Reads9.4Score103Shelves

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    Set against the backdrop of the Age of Exploration, the story follows a naval captain's "betrayal" and revenge—stealing a warship, forming a small team (close friends + a mysterious drunkard), and uncovering the truth behind his brother's death in the waves, maximizing the sense of adventure and suspense!

44. 494 人 In Southern Ming, Beating the Qing Emperor Kangxi 人在南明，搓打康麻子 I Am Not Xuande孤不是玄德Historical6.1M WordsOngoing At the end of the Southern Ming, the last dynasty of Han Chinese rule, the Yongli Emperor fled west to Burma. The dynasty was doomed from the start. After transmigrating as a member of the imperial clan, the protagonist forms marriage alliances with warlords, outwits powerful ministers, schemes and deceives, seizes military command, and trains his troops to the limit. In the final showdown between the Ming and Qing, he turns the tide, slaughters Wu Sangui, drives the Shunzhi Emperor to his death 1.6kReads8.1Score100Shelves

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    This is a great book! No system, not mindless, the characters are intelligent, and it's instantly addictive! The protagonist transmigrates to the late Southern Ming Dynasty, with only a month left before the country's fall. A hundred thousand Manchu troops are on the outskirts of Yunnan—a hellish start! He forcibly marries a princess, forms alliances with warlords, feigns weakness to powerful ministers, tricks them into giving him military power, and trains his troops relentlessly! In western Yunnan, he joins forces with Li Dingguo to kill Wu Sangui, thus embarking on the path of regent, extending the Ming Dynasty's fortunes for another 500 years! The protagonist is decisive, ruthless, and thick-skinned. This is a high-quality historical novel with political intrigue, military strategy, and palace intrigue! Worth reading twice!

45. 495 我 I, a Turk, Revive the Tang Dynasty 我，突厥，重振大唐 Skadi QAQ斯卡蒂QAQHistorical226k WordsOngoing I wrote this book just for fun. While playing games, I kept thinking of things and adding them to the story. Most chapters include a map. My author rank is too low to insert illustrations, so I can only put them in the author's notes. You can compare them with the text if you like. I had fun anyway •͈ᴗ⁃͈ ✧ Who doesn't like assignments on a map, especially when playing a historical simulation game? Hahahaha. 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Check out my game history! [Salute]

46. 496 烬 Chronicles of Burning Embers, Part One: Tang Embers: Smoke over Haidong 烬燃录第一部：唐烬：海东烟 Deng Zhifeng邓治锋Historical537k WordsOngoing During the Kaiyuan era of the Tang dynasty, Deng Zifeng, a transmigrator who knows how history will unfold, tries to prevent the golden age from collapsing, but becomes trapped in a perilous situation. He meets Kibi Sakurako, the daughter of a Japanese noble family torn by inner conflict, and the two become bound together by fate. They witness Japanese forces resorting to any means necessary to steal the Tang dynasty's “strength.” Hunted relentlessly by a mastermind working behind the scenes, th 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Tang Dynasty bestowed the spark of civilization, which a thousand years later became a raging inferno. This is an epic of blood and tears that questions why history repeats itself, searching for an inextinguishable answer in the ashes.

47. 497 战 Warring States: Jin's Desperate Counterattack to Reclaim Han, Zhao, and Wei 战国：晋国绝地反击，收复韩赵魏 Feng Shaoshui封少水Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [This novel is set against the historical backdrop of the Partition of Jin. Familiarity with this event will help you enjoy the story.] [Ancient Warring States setting + rival states vying for supremacy + the Hundred Schools of Thought + political maneuvering + battles of wit and courage + no System + no harem + not for beginners] After transmigrating to the early Warring States period, he becomes Ji Jiujiu, the last ruler of Jin. His rise begins with infiltrating the Mohists. He keeps a low pro 3.7kReads8.8Score296Shelves

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    Two Warring States Period texts

48. 498 北 Gao Huan, Powerbroker of Northern Wei 北魏权臣高欢 Bohai Official渤海吏Historical304k WordsCompleted At the end of the Northern Wei dynasty, heroes rose up across the land. Gao Huan, Erzhu Rong, and Yuwen Tai vied for control of the realm. The Heba brothers, Heba Sheng and Heba Yue, made their names in that era, and men like Hou Jing and Sima Ziru were heroes in their own right. Yet their stories have rarely been told in novels. This book was written to chronicle the history of the late Northern Wei and fill in the early lives of these figures, which the history books have left obscure. The pro 899Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Historical novels about the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the late Northern Wei and the Eastern and Western Wei

49. 499 宋 The Song Dynasty: The History That Should Have Been 宋朝：本应如此的的历史 Bai Zihang白子杭Historical592k WordsCompleted He is the light, and I am the shadow. He dons the imperial robes, while I toil away, mending every crack in the future. By the end of my life, the Great Song will be invincible, shining forever like the sun and moon. Hidden in the shadows of the history books, I am the one and only player behind the Great Song. Three hundred years of regret will be wiped away in a single stroke, and I will reshape the heavens for Huaxia. Zhao Muchen (Zhao Kuanghong) 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I transmigrated into the body of Zhao Kuangyin's nonexistent elder brother. Before he became emperor, I deployed firearms, opened up maritime trade, and annexed Yan and Yun. History books only show the glory of the founding emperor, while I—am the shadow standing behind the sunlight, and also the true founding brain of the Song Dynasty. This time, I will make up for the regrets of a thousand years.

50. 500 大 A Dashing Little Landowner in the Tang Dynasty 大唐风流小地主 Foodie Fatty Dragon吃货胖子龙Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Li Wangyou dies in a car accident and transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty, taking over the body of Li Wangyou, a down-on-his-luck sixteen-year-old scion of a noble family. His beautiful boss, Su Changqing, somehow transmigrates too. With his family fallen on hard times, Li Wangyou sells off the ancestral estate and is jilted by a powerful aristocratic clan. Starting from scratch, he makes his way in the Tang Dynasty with Su Changqing’s help. He brews fine wine, buys land, establishes schools, inve 8kReads8.6Score799Shelves

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    Damn, I can only post a maximum of eight books.

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