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. 701 狄 Di Renjie: The Dragon's Transformation 狄仁杰之神龙之变 Youth of Tianjin津青年Mystery931k WordsCompleted After Di Renjie retires and returns to his hometown, Wu Zetian faces a crisis at court and has no choice but to summon him back to the capital to take charge. The captain of the Imperial Bodyguard escort sent to bring Di Renjie back turns out to be a transmigrator named Fan Lei. He will use his abilities to help Di Renjie restore the Li dynasty! Li Yuanfang, Di Ruyan, Fan Lei, and the others assist Di Renjie in solving cases and work tirelessly to restore the Tang dynasty. The era of Empress Wu’ 7.4kReads7.8Score282Shelves

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   Di Renjie's disciple restored the Tang Dynasty

2. 702 日 The Sun and Moon Shine Anew: Restoring the Great Ming's Realm 日月重光：重整大明河山 Hermit of the Back Mountain V后山散人VHistorical1.5M WordsCompleted (No melodrama, no brainless characters, no power fantasy, no System, and no invincible protagonist. Readers who only want clean, wholesome content or are bothered by it should proceed with caution.) His soul transmigrates into Zhu Youxiao, the Ming dynasty’s imperial grandson, at the end of the Ming. He faces the consecutive deaths of the Wanli and Taichang emperors, the Red Pill Case, the Palace Transfer Case, the Donglin faction, and the Little Ice Age, while the catastrophic defeat at Sarhu, 5.6kReads8.3Score245Shelves

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   This one is pretty good. It has meticulous historical research, rigorous logic, and fluent writing!

3. 703 青 Qingshi Pass, Pear Tree Grove 青狮口，梨树林 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Urban366k WordsOngoing The Green Lion’s Mouth, the Pear Orchard follows Zhang Yunxi’s life as its narrative thread, setting it against the vast backdrop of a century of change in rural China. In Qingshikou Village, in the land of Xiangchu, it unfolds as an epic etched in the rings of the earth. From the many wars of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, to the farming and pioneering spirit of the early Republican era, to protecting homes and forests during the War of Resistance Against Japan, from collective labor i —Reads8.3Score—Shelves
4. 704 从 Starting with Ying Zheng: Emperors of Every Dynasty Arrive One After Another 从嬴政开始：历代君王陆续降临 A Bowl of Hot Dry Noodles来碗热干面Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + humorous + adventure] History buffs, enter at your own risk After Qin Shi Huang died, he was transported to a walled city. One day inside equaled one year in the outside world. Each time the city gates opened, the setting was different, bringing all kinds of fantastical adventures. On the third day, Hu Hai arrived. “Father, you have to get justice for me!” Twelve days later, Liu Bang arrived. “Brother Zheng, don't tell me you still don't know your Qin has fallen!” Wang Mang arriv 128.5kReads9.6Score20kShelves

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   A wildly imaginative collection of stories about what happened after all the emperors died.

5. 705 大 The Ming Dynasty’s Talented Scholar, Jie Jin 大明才子解缙 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical170k WordsCompleted Jie Jin, a gifted scholar of the Ming Dynasty, lived a turbulent and legendary life. Brilliant from childhood and endowed with extraordinary talent, he was hailed as a “child prodigy.” He made his mark at a young age, sailed through the imperial examinations on the strength of his vast learning, passed the highest-level exam, and embarked on an official career. Quick-witted and inspired in his writing, Jie Jin oversaw the compilation of the "Yongle Encyclopedia", bringing books from across the 5Reads7.5Score—Shelves
6. 706 宪 Song Jiaoren, Father of Chinese Constitutionalism 宪政之父宋教仁 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical70k WordsCompleted The Father of Constitutionalism: Song Jiaoren presents the sweeping life of Song Jiaoren, a pioneer of constitutional government whose story unfolded amid the tumult of the late Qing and early Republican eras. As a founder of modern Chinese constitutionalism, Song Jiaoren called himself “the Fisherman.” With his pen as his sword and his blood as his ink, he carved a path toward constitutional government in an age shrouded in turmoil. In Japan, he translated Western legal codes, introducing const 28Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 707 大 The Qin Dynasty in Strange Colors 大秦异色 Tutu Who Loves Gundam喜欢高达的土土Historical196k WordsCompleted [Soul Transmigration - Alternate History - Political Intrigue - Fantasy - Goofball - Goofball - Still a Goofball] When he woke up, he landed flat on his face. It was the nineteenth year of the Qin calendar. He had become Jiang Lü, the youngest son of the King of Qin, though no one had told him. He had a protective grandmother, a rash but loving uncle, and a maid who was always by his side. And yet he still managed to make trouble at every turn. But this world was far from as simple as history —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A time-travel novel set in the Qin Dynasty. In the Xianyang Palace, undercurrents surge. Zhao, an undercover agent, endures years of hardship and kidnaps a prince, fleeing to Qishan. A strange phenomenon occurs, and a modern youth is transported into the game. Without any cheat codes, he relies entirely on his intelligence to navigate the various factions in the court and struggle to gain a foothold in the chaotic world.

8. 708 跃 Riding Across the Great Tang 跃马大唐 Big Apple大苹果Historical4.1M WordsCompleted In the fourth year of the Tianbao era, the Tang Dynasty is at the height of its golden age. An Lushan is rising to power, and Yang Guozhong is about to dominate the court. Beneath the songs and dances, blades are being sharpened; behind the peace and prosperity, bloodshed is brewing. A humble neighborhood guard rises from the bustling streets. He is a luminary of the literary world and a conqueror destined to rule. For whom will the peerless beauty dance in her rainbow skirt and feathered robe? 46Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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   This is a book that every man will love to read!

9. 709 垓 I Survived Gaixia, and Now I’ll Rewrite the Overlord’s Fate 垓下未死，我带霸王逆天改命 Lone Loyalist Overseas海外孤忠Historical256k WordsOngoing At the Battle of Gaixia, the Conqueror Xiang Yu is trapped with no way out and is about to take his own life at the Wu River. Xiang Ta transmigrates into this world and uses his memories from a previous life to defy fate and change the outcome. Not only does he save Xiang Yu, he also saves the fierce general Long Ju. Why should heroes have to die? Why should a petty man like Liu Bang get to rule the realm? In this life, Chu will replace Han, and the Conqueror will unite the realm! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Even now, I think of Xiang Yu, who refused to cross the Yangtze River to the east.

10. 710 刘 The Men of the Liu Dynasty 刘家王朝的那些汉子们 February Flat Zhou二月扁周Historical327k WordsCompleted The Han Dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE, spanning 405 years across the Western and Eastern Han) was the longest dynasty in China apart from the Xia, Shang, and Zhou. It was the golden age in which Chinese civilization took shape, laying its foundations in every respect. The Han Dynasty was more than a dynasty: it was Chinese civilization’s “coming of age.” It defined China, shaped the Han people, kept the country stable for centuries, connected it with the world and influenced the world, and fostered th —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book serialization! The Great Han Dynasty! Liu Bang, Zhang Heng, Cai Lun, Hua Tuo—what do you see when you put them together? You see the people of the Han Dynasty.

11. 711 红 Red Ming: The Court Heads South, While the Lord Alone Goes North 红色大明：群臣向南君独北 Gu Dao Asks About Immortality顾道问长生Historical777k WordsCompleted On the day Chongzhen hanged himself at Coal Hill, Crown Prince Zhu Cilang drew his sword and cut the ship’s mooring rope. “Ministers, face south. The ruler alone faces north!” The entire court knelt and urged him to flee south and carve out a corner of the realm, but the sixteen-year-old led his battered remnants north against the tide. He used Marxism to organize the masses, flintlocks to teach the Eight Banners a lesson, and the vow “The Ming may fall, but the realm must never be lost” to kind 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    While others were busy fleeing from the late Ming Dynasty, he led his remaining troops northward! Zhu Cilang knew that fleeing south would inevitably lead to the Yangzhou Massacre and the Jiading Massacre, so he drew his sword and swore: "I shall die for China!" He ate coarse rations with his soldiers, distributed land and exempted taxes for the people, avenged loyal officials, and showed no leniency towards traitors! Arrows rained down on the Yongding River, Baoding was surrounded on all sides, and Beijing was returned to its former capital. Every battle was fought fiercely, and every step was taken with resounding force! This was not the Southern Ming Dynasty in its partial peace, but the iron-blooded Ming Dynasty, an epic of the Chinese people's resistance against the Qing!

12. 712 大 Ming Dynasty Inventor: I Became a Tech Tycoon 大明发明家：我成了科技大亨 The Chubby Orange Cat on Old Street老街胖橘Historical347k WordsCompleted [System + Transmigration + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Political Schemes + Slow-Building Power] A top student who has just finished the college entrance exams accidentally transmigrates bodily to the Ming Dynasty during the Jiajing reign, and even comes with a System. How could this get any better? He casually pulls out a compound bow, a Glock, and a Barrett. The Japanese pirates call him “Boss” when they see him, while the northern raiders drop straight to their knees. The future Grand Secr 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    For historical fiction, check this out. It features a protagonist who takes on the future Grand Secretary of the Ming Dynasty as his apprentice and uses a composite bow to kill Japanese pirates. It's quite entertaining.

13. 713 白 The Tale of Bai Ding 白丁传 Tian Ren Eviler天人EvilerHistorical747k WordsOngoing Transmigration? A journey into the past? History repeating itself, or the rise of another wave? The world is treacherous. No matter how ingenious one’s ideas, they are like a child carrying gold through a crowded marketplace. People have both good and evil in them. Even someone who seems utterly useless can be like dry kindling, burning to light the darkness. 1.5kReads8.3Score121Shelves

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14. 714 纨 A Scion’s Road to the Throne 纨绔子弟的登基路 A Little Snail一只小蜗牛Historical246k WordsCompleted An alternate-history novel with no System, no transmigration, and no golden finger. He was born into a distinguished family, yet his misdeeds were notorious, and his ill fame spread across the entire Qin state. He started fighting at three, flirted with the maids at home at five, rode off on horseback at ten and stayed away for half a month, then arrived in the Qin capital at fifteen and became the most popular patron at its brothels and gambling dens within a month. And he was also the one who 138Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Having read many historical novels, this one is truly exceptional! To dispel the emperor's suspicions, the protagonist disguises himself as a spoiled young master, but in reality, he is incredibly intelligent, capable, shrewd, and possesses a super high IQ. It's rich in strategy, character development, and historical detail; the plot is captivating and absolutely brilliant!

15. 715 莫 Don’t Look Down on Me Just Because I Came from the Mountains 莫看我从山中来 Green Robe on the Right Hand右手青衣Historical307k WordsOngoing Chen Jun, a liberal arts student from the twentieth century, heard a story in western Hunan about his grandfather praying for rain. He went alone to explore a mountain cave, slipped, and fell into the water. When he woke again, he found himself inhabiting the body of the twelfth son of Chen Daoyuan, a renowned Wei-Jin master of qi divination. Armed with only a fragmentary understanding of history, he watched without changing a thing, opening a new page in his understanding... 23Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    My soul travels back to the Jin Dynasty, without flapping its wings.

16. 716 烬 The Long Song of the Ashes 烬余长歌 Iron Backbone脊梁铁Historical240k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Southern Song, blacksmith’s son Chen Ke is thrown into the hell of war amid the blood and flames of Xiangyang’s fall. After saving his beloved’s dying father, he gains no peace. Instead, he receives a bloodstained copy of the family’s inherited military treatise, The Essentials of the Military Classics, and a dying plea: “Hold the Yangtze.” From a corrupt army camp to the bloody battle at Ezhou, from the deaths of brothers-in-arms to being forced to execute his closest —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The history of the late Southern Song Dynasty follows the main thread of historical development!

17. 717 大 Great Tang: Two Li Chengqians After a Soul Swap 大唐：灵魂互换，两个李承乾 Dark Night Ranger暗夜游侠Historical460k WordsOngoing Transmigration + ancient and modern souls switch bodies + two Li Chengqians exist in the Tang Dynasty By a twist of fate, the soul of Li Chengqian, crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, switches places with that of a modern-day Li Chengqian. The modern Li Chengqian gets a golden finger: when he closes his eyes, there’s a phone in his mind that can connect to the internet and be controlled by thought, along with a phone assistant named Xiao Ai whose voice only he can hear. The two share a portable sp 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new trend in Tang Dynasty time-travel novels: two Li Chengqians, traveling back and forth between ancient and modern times, and even appearing in the Tang Dynasty at the same time to build the Tang Dynasty together!

18. 718 大 Heroes of the Great Desert 大漠群英传 A Lone Egret Flying Through the Sunset Glow落霞孤鹭飞Historical401k WordsOngoing If you had three years’ warning, could you prevent the An Lushan Rebellion? The protagonist, Song Jiru, comes from an official’s family. Talented in both letters and arms, he worries for his country and its people. In the tenth year of the Tianbao era, he sets out into the martial world to investigate the truth behind his father’s death. From the Grand Canal to the Silk Road, from swordplay in Jiangnan to the deserts and strange blades, he begins by governing a small frontier town before enterin —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two men with vastly different personalities, their own epic tales of growth. Fifteen years ago, Han Qinhu, the military governor of Anxi, was murdered. His son, Han Chongjing, to escape his enemies, changed his name to Song Jiru and traveled to Jiangnan to investigate his father's death. There, he met the carefree Zhang Changgong. The two became friends and embarked on a journey together. From the swordplay and intrigue of Jiangnan to the iron cavalry and swords of the desert desert, and then to the power struggles of the Chang'an court, Song Jiru and Zhang Changgong constantly learned and grew. During this time, Song Jiru's sister, Han Xue'er, was also drawn into the conflict, becoming entangled in a complex web of love and hate with Zhang Changgong. After enduring numerous hardships, the three finally rose from the ashes. Ultimately, they disappeared into the desert, seizing the opportunity presented by the An Lushan Rebellion to rise up and establish their own independent kingdom in the vast northwest, with the Tianshan Mountains as the boundary.

19. 719 江 Thieves and Seduction in the Realm 江山贼色 Jia Zhuang Has No Money贾装没有钱Historical881k WordsOngoing The late Tang is in chaos, with warlords running rampant. Never underestimate a young man. Give me three thousand troops at my side, and I dare seize any of the empire's four hundred prefectures. Though the city may be filled with the bones of nobles, I can bring prosperity to every corner of the realm. The land is a painting, and armies thunder across it. Armored cavalry rides forth, while lovely women lend their charm. 302Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    He starts as a nobody, leading a few thousand men to plunder the world. Never underestimate a young man's potential. With just three thousand soldiers at his feet, he dares to seize four hundred states.

20. 720 武 Wu Zetian Comes to the Great Ming: I Shall Uphold Its Three-Century Legacy 武后临明：朕扶大明三百年 Half-Idle Hermit of the Mountain半闲山人Historical486k WordsCompleted In the early years of the Chongzhen reign, the Ming dynasty was beset by turmoil, its collapse seemingly just around the corner. The legendary female emperor Wu Zetian transmigrated into the body of Empress Zhou. The moment she opened her eyes, she was beset by troubles at home and abroad, surrounded by enemies on all sides. She did not rule from behind the curtain or meddle in state affairs. As empress, she advanced one careful step at a time: She built armies of warrior monks and established 20Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 721 我 My Guide to Starting a Rebellion 我的造反说明书 Aged Wine of the Past往事陈年酒Historical271k WordsCompleted My name is Chen Shuo, an utterly ordinary food deliveryman. My greatest hobby is reading The Way to Revive the Nation. One accident later, I transmigrated into a starving scholar in the war-torn Huaxia. Outside, the iron hooves of the fierce northern tribes trampled the land; inside, corrupt ministers and factional strife hollowed out the nation. The Central Plains were on the verge of falling, and civilization was about to go dark. But I wasn't afraid. Tucked against my chest was The Way to Rev 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Why is such a good book going unread? I highly recommend the first one because I want to read the second.

22. 722 春 When Spring Comes to Jiangnan, the Flowers Bloom 春到江南花自开 A Lean Tiger Still Has Its Roar虎瘦雄风在Historical1.1M WordsOngoing The Song dynasty was the only dynasty in feudal China without a curfew, and a turning point in Chinese history. It left behind far too many regrets. This novel is set in the late Southern Song. The protagonist, Zhao Xuan, is a low-ranking soldier at Diaoyu Fortress. After being gravely wounded in the bombardment that killed Mongke Khan, he is sent back to Lin'an by Wang Jian for treatment, and the story begins. The first half of the novel follows the History of Song closely. Zhao Xuan rises and 172Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    I recommend you read "Spring Arrives in Jiangnan, Flowers Bloom Naturally," a time-travel novel that has already reached over 300,000 words and continues to be updated. The protagonist travels back to the late Southern Song Dynasty and participates in all the important historical events before the Battle of Yamen. After the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, he begins his own path to founding a new nation.

23. 723 腹 The Cunning Chongzhen: Extending the Ming Dynasty by Three Hundred Years 腹黑崇祯：再续大明三百年 Half-Idle Hermit of the Mountain半闲山人Historical653k WordsCompleted Transmigrated into the ruler of a collapsing empire? No way am I hanging myself! I won't be a sage emperor. I'll become the sole major shareholder of the Ming dynasty's trade empire! The Donglin Party wants credit? I'll arrange a marriage to ruin your career, then use alliances between Shanxi merchants to sideline the Jiangnan gentry and turn your factions against each other! Bandits everywhere? I won't suppress them or appease them. I'll drive them beyond the passes to graze on the steppe. Li 1Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 724 开 Imprisoned from the Start, I Rebuild China 开局被囚禁，我反手再造华夏 Aged Wine of the Past往事陈年酒Historical110k WordsOngoing I woke up to find myself reborn as Li Yu, the ruler of a doomed kingdom. The day Bianliang falls will be the day I die. The ministers of the court see me as a hopeless fool, while Zhao Kuangyin in the north laughs that all I can do is write poetry and sing of the moon. They don't know that my "incompetence" is an act. Ten years in hiding, all for this day! So with one hand, I use "Spring Flowers and Autumn Moon" to lull our powerful neighbors, while with the other, I secretly lay a web of traps. —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 725 哈 The Glory of the Habsburgs 哈布斯堡的荣耀 Jiang Jinxia, Who Loves Noodle Sauce with Green Beans爱吃豆角炸酱的蒋金霞Historical317k WordsOngoing Lin Ming, a modern man, transmigrates into the body of the Austrian emperor in 1836. The empire is still flourishing, and the Habsburgs' glory still shines across Central Europe. Can the century-old empire's ambitions endure? 406Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    If you're interested in reading foreign history, you might want to check out this book. Although it doesn't have a high rating and the audience for books about Austria is small, the content is consistent with real history, the plot is tight, and it's quite enjoyable.

26. 726 大 The Great Tang's Laid-Back Prince: From the Start, I Slept with the Hidden Crown Prince's Consort 大唐摆烂王，开局睡了隐太子妃 Lotus Shadows on Cloud Paper云笺荷影Historical476k WordsOngoing Li Fengci was an utterly unsuccessful nobody in the modern day. Then he transmigrated into the body of Li Fengci, Li Yuan’s nephew and Li Shimin’s cousin. He opens his eyes to find himself at Li Shimin’s victory banquet, in the bed of Zheng Guanyin, the former crown princess. Overwhelmed and on the verge of giving up, he awakens the Lie Flat System, only to discover that it’s just as useless as he is. His previous life was all food, drink, and entertainment, a life of song and dance. Now that he 2.3kReads—Score144Shelves

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    Not mindless, a historical novel, humorous and interesting.

27. 727 晚 Late Ming Warlord: Kill, Never Spare 晚明枭雄，只杀不渡 Old Liang Is Losing Weight正在减肥的老梁Historical179k WordsOngoing A revenge-and-comeback story about a Ming Dynasty native: no transmigration, no cheat powers, and no System From the start, bookkeeper Wang Xing breaks a seemingly hopeless deadlock. After his master is murdered, he repeatedly uses the trick of hiding in plain sight to survive against all odds. To stay alive, he has no choice but to sell himself into the service of the "She-Devil." With the meticulous calculations of an abacus, his schemes evolve from underworld tricks to political intrigue at c 427Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Tired of time-travel and system-based novels? Look no further! Here's a novel featuring native inhabitants, where everything from historical research to real historical events is authentic.

28. 728 娘 My Wife Is Already the Richest, So Why Take the Top Scholar Exam? 娘子都首富了，还要考状元？ My Fans Are So Handsome我的粉丝超帅的Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Whose husband is this? Whoever grabs him gets to keep him!] Xu Ye accidentally transmigrates while rescuing someone from drowning. When he reaches shore, he realizes he's holding the daughter of the richest man in the realm. He thinks he's landed himself a wealthy wife and can lie flat, living off her money, but then he sees his fiancée being schemed against... “Copy books to pay off your debts? Why not copy Battle Through the Heavens!” “The teahouse is empty? Let's get on the BBS!” The imp 61.4kReads8.2Score7.1kShelves

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    Super funny and entertaining

29. 729 战 The Jin Dynasty After the War: Fighting for the Realm, Starting by Reclaiming Yanyun 战后晋，争天下：从夺回燕云开始 Milan Fu米兰复Historical550k WordsCompleted A transmigrator defies fate! From the last chancellor of Later Tang to a mighty founding ruler, he uses modern knowledge to break the curse of child emperors! In 936 CE, a history graduate transmigrates into the body of Later Tang’s chancellor and witnesses the national humiliation of Shi Jingtang ceding the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. With the Khitan cavalry bearing down from the south and Central Plains civilization on the verge of collapse, the protagonist, a civil official, stirs the chao 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a time traveler defying fate! From the last prime minister of the Later Tang Dynasty to a founding emperor, he uses modern wisdom to break the curse of being a "puppet emperor"! In 936 AD, a history major's soul transmigrates into the body of a prime minister of the Later Tang Dynasty, witnessing the national humiliation of Shi Jingtang ceding the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun. Faced with the southward advance of the Khitan cavalry and the imminent collapse of Central Plains civilization, the protagonist, as a civil official, stirs up the turbulent times, forging a new regime amidst the fragmentation of the warlord era. He uses gunpowder to blast away the cavalry's hegemony, dismantles foreign rule through economic warfare, and vows to reclaim the lifeline of China and rebuild a unified empire!

30. 730 离 Unbelievable! I Was Just Trying to Rescue My Brother, but They Forced Me to Start a Rebellion 离谱，埋头捞哥哥的我被逼造反了 Drunk Moon, Clear Breeze醉月清风Historical337k WordsCompleted [More children, more blessings, ten-thousandfold returns] + [Scummy older brother sets up younger brother] + [Younger brother sets up older brother] + [Ancient battlefield of Xiongzhou] + [Song-Liao border] + [Xiao Guanyin is my older brother’s concubine] 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He exploited his brother relentlessly before he became rich.

31. 731 前 I Was a Dog in My Previous Life 前世是一条狗 Mo Moxi莫墨惜Historical108k WordsCompleted (Tales of the Ming Dynasty!) Huang Quan, a city boy crushed by his family of origin, the college entrance exam, and other pressures, goes through every day in a daze... When he sees pet dogs being cared for better than people, he really wishes he could be a pampered dog in his next life. But a freak lightning strike sends him back 580 years, into his past life during the Zhengtong era of the Ming Emperor Yingzong. And in that past life, he really was a dog: a Taihang hound belonging to a mil 6Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 732 战 A Tale of the Warring States Heroes 战国群雄演义 Author Dazhe Writes War作者大哲书写战争Historical161k WordsOngoing Be sure to read this first. These are the author's rules for the setting. The principles of troop counters: Archers counter cavalry, cavalry counter infantry, and infantry counter archers. Heavy cavalry move relatively slowly, but have high defense and attack, perfectly making up for the weaknesses of ordinary cavalry. Light cavalry move extremely fast and have slightly weaker attacks. Though they lack the impact of other cavalry, they make up for it with unmatched speed. Crossbowmen overcome 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It features a historical theme and the concept of unit counters.

33. 733 大 The Ming Dynasty's First Deposed Empress 大明第一废后 The Bright Moonlight of the Great Ming大明的白月光Female-Channel Fanfiction399k WordsOngoing This is a historical romance and a tale of legend. Why was Hu Shanxiang, the renowned virtuous empress of the Ming Dynasty, deposed? Did Zhu Zhanji truly not love her? And how did Sun, later condemned as “an evil empress of her age,” still manage to seize power and become empress? When time returns to the night Zhu Di captured Nanjing, how many people and stories left unrecorded in history are still waiting for later generations to imagine and uncover...? But a novel is only a novel, entirely fi 122Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book, for female readers, is about Zhu Zhanji and his virtuous empress Hu Shanxiang.

34. 734 三 Three Kingdoms: I Hold the Registers and Suppress the Ghostly Path 三国：我，执箓镇鬼道 Chocolate-Flavored Star巧克力味的星Historical157k WordsOngoing Gender: Male Species: Human Specialty: Uneducated and unskilled, though he occasionally recalls fragmented bits of knowledge from the future. Evaluation: C- aptitude, lazy and content with the status quo Ghost Records Name: Huang Liao, courtesy name Boju Gender: Male Species: Ghost Specialty: His body has long since been ruined by drink and lust. Prospect rating: D-. A complete failure, bottom of the barrel, with a bleak future. 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This homepage is a lifesaver for those experiencing a reading slump! It's a unique Three Kingdoms fantasy world, complete with a list of famous Three Kingdoms figures, character ratings, and a ghost and monster encyclopedia. The supporting character, a transmigrator with incomplete memories and bottom-tier aptitude, only wants to ascend to immortality; the monster Zhang Liao is weak and has a bleak future, but the journey is full of laughs and awesome moments!

35. 735 重 Reborn: Married from the Start, from Fool to Emperor 重生：开局就结婚，从傻子到皇帝 The Cow Without a Home没窝的牛Historical810k WordsCompleted Tang Tianci transmigrates to an unknown dynasty where warlords rule separate territories and someone declares himself king in every city! To survive, he pretends to be a fool for eight years while secretly laying his plans. It is through marriage that he obtains the first piece of the puzzle in his bid to rule the world. Later, he subdues the Eight Martial Gods of the previous dynasty and recruits Gu Liou, the Sage of Strategy, climbing step by step to the throne and ruling all under heaven! (Th 121Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    This book is good; I'm following it. It doesn't lower your intelligence; it's full of strategic thinking, which is quite good.

36. 736 农 A Farm Boy’s Journey to the Imperial Exams 农家娃的科举生涯 Cai Xincheng蔡欣程Historical434k WordsCompleted Li Shan is born into ancient times with memories from before, but he has amnesia. Even so, the belief that he must study, despite growing up poor, is etched into his bones. In the end, this impoverished family, mocked by everyone, really does produce an official. He brings prosperity to the community and grows into a great figure renowned throughout the history books... A heads-up: The author came up with many of the settings, systems, and so on on the spur of the moment. Readers who care about 240Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    The word "study" is etched in his very bones! A poor boy rises against all odds in the officialdom, eventually becoming a renowned minister who amazes the world!

37. 737 驭 The Legend of Han Xin, Master of Arms 驭兵匠韩信传奇 La Keyi啦可咿Historical80k WordsCompleted Want to experience a different side of Han Xin, the peerless master of war? The Legend of Han Xin, the Artificer of Armies delivers! Based on Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Marquis of Huaiyin, this novel delves into the truth of human nature to present a Han Xin unlike any you’ve seen before. Here, Han Xin is no longer the man who simply endures. When handling everyday affairs, he seems shrouded in fog, so slow to react that it is exasperating, three beats behind even the s 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of Han Xin, the military genius, that is closer to the true nature of humanity.

38. 738 被 After the Historical System Electrocuted Me, I Became the Savior 被历史系统电击后，我成了救世主 o Classmate Yang oo杨同学oEastern Fantasy612k WordsCompleted I trade away my memories to leave a light burning in the pages of history. Bound by the System to correct history, Shen Yan has just one wish: to lie flat. Until he sees Bi Gan's defiance before his heart is cut out, and hears Wu Zixu's anguished cry as he passes through Zhaoguan with his hair turned white. The System says: Save one person, lose ten years of your life. But Shen Yan sacrifices something even more precious: his memories of “himself.” From then on, he becomes the sole keeper o —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a slow-burning story about 'sacrifice' and 'keeping the light burning'. With each lamp the protagonist, Shen Yan, lights, he himself fades a little. If you too have felt a deep sense of unease over historical regrets, perhaps you can find some solace here. Please give him, and yourself, some time to let the light slowly ignite.

39. 739 我 I Sang a Patriotic Song, So Why Are You Getting So Worked Up? 我唱首红歌，你们怎么还红温了？ Immortal Yuan袁神仙Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Feel-good power fantasy + Patriotic songs + Military life + Aerial combat + One Female Lead!] One song, “The Broadsword Chops Down on the Heads of the Japanese Invaders,” accompanied by a charge bugle, brought Yuan Yi into the world of patriotic songs. Yuan Yi went on to complete his admission to the General Political Department Song and Dance Troupe as an enlisted performing arts soldier with three patriotic songs: “My Country and I,” “The East Is Red,” and “Sing a Folk Song for the Party.” Af 7.7kReads9.0Score600Shelves

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    A thrilling read, full of patriotic songs! Anyone interested in military-themed stories?! After being sidelined, he immediately left the entertainment industry!! Then he joined a song and dance troupe! Stirring up trouble overseas! Absolutely thrilling!!

40. 740 秦 Qin: Ruling the World 秦·君临天下 Stone in the River江中石Historical2.3M WordsCompleted People often say there is no greater merit than saving the emperor. Bai Xuan not only saved the emperor, but also did everything in his power to protect him. He helped the emperor go from hostage to crown prince, then to king, and finally to emperor. The emperor always called Bai Xuan “Big Brother,” and never changed that title, not even when he locked Bai Xuan in the death cell. The officials at court who respected him called him Lord Bai, while those who feared and hated him called him a treac 825Reads8.7Score101Shelves

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    The fourth book has a system, but its strength lies in its main focus on the father-son relationship between the protagonist and Ying Zheng.

41. 741 大 Great Qin: Emperor Qin Shi Huang, I Really Don't Want to Live Off You! 大秦：始皇帝，我真不吃软饭啊！ The King of Qin Circles the Pig秦王绕猪Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The Analects + Hilarious + Cunning + Lighthearted + His Majesty Zheng + Shamelessly Stealing + Absolutely Outrageous] Qin Feng inexplicably transmigrates to the Qin dynasty before Qin unifies the six states, and the First Emperor overhears his thoughts. The two then embark on a hilarious daily battle of wits. “Qin Feng, tell me, what does ‘The Master does not speak of prodigies, force, disorder, or spirits’ mean?” “It means the Master doesn’t want to talk to you, and will use brute force to bea 45.1kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves
42. 742 大 Great Qin: The Winds of Changping 大秦:风起长平 Jing Sheng静生Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Great Qin + Power Struggles + Political Intrigue] Yun You, a modern special forces soldier, transmigrates back to the battlefield of Changping. After capturing and killing Zhao Kuo, he earns Bai Qi's respect. He serves five generations of Qin kings and is appointed Marquis of Wu'an. When he looks back, the whole world trembles at the mere stamp of his foot! (The timeline in this book does not follow official history. Major historical events have the same outcomes as in the r 1.1kReads8.5Score107Shelves
43. 743 祁 Qi Tongwei Is Reborn as Wu Dalang and Goes on a Rampage in Water Margin 祁同伟重生武大郎，水浒杀疯了 Bookworm Breaking Free书虫破茧Historical373k WordsOngoing A certain-death situation! A rise from the bottom! No System! No golden finger! Just iron will and strategy! After Qi Tongwei takes his own life at Lone Eagle Ridge, his soul transmigrates into Wu Dalang, the three-footed runt who sells flatbread. He kills Ximen Qing, takes his wealth, marries his woman, and earns his first fortune! Wu Song, Lin Chong, Chao Gai, Wu Yong, Ling Zhen, Luan Tingyu, Lu Zhishen, Shi Jin, Song Jiang, Yang Zaixing, Li Qingzhao, Yue Fei, Zhou Tong, Lu Junyi, Pang Chunmei 68Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    As a new author, this is a story without formulas or a set system, just pure, visceral action. I'm sincerely dedicated to this work, and I welcome any encouragement from my readers. This is a Water Margin fanfiction featuring characters like Yang Zaixing and Li Qingzhao, with Yue Fei and Han Shizhong to be added later.

44. 744 大 Great Qin: From the Start, I Get Ten Times Lu Bu's Combat Power with Sign-In 大秦：开局签到十倍吕布战力 You in the Wind风中的你Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Ying Yu transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty and becomes the First Emperor's sixth son. The First Emperor faces a crisis, and the Nation-Protecting Sign-in System activates. From the start, he signs in for Lu Bu's template, extending the First Emperor's life and increasing his own combat power tenfold. He slays Zhao Gao and obtains the peerless divine general Zhao Yun! The Xiongnu invade. He signs in at the Great Wall and gets the Snowstorm Dragon Cavalry, wiping out the Xiongnu! The six kingdoms re 35.6kReads9.0Score4kShelves
45. 745 南 Southern Ming, 1846: The Northern Expedition 南明1846：北伐 Pine Nut black松子blackHistorical163k WordsOngoing [Power Struggles + Nation-Building + No System + War] The beleaguered Southern Ming finally approached its end in 1827. But a storm in the north a hundred years earlier had prolonged its life by several centuries. The Qing captured Jinling, and the Southern Ming court stood on the verge of collapse. Zhu Yongzhi was a student who had gone to seek an education. His only connection to the imperial family was his surname, Zhu. Born into a wealthy farming family, he had wanted nothing more than to be —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is great! The Southern Ming Dynasty in 1846 wasn't doomed, it was reborn! The Northern Expedition! The Northern Expedition! The Northern Expedition! Intrigue, war, ideals, and faith—it's all there! A historical masterpiece in the making, just keep reading!

46. 746 知 The Case Files of Zhiyou Hall 知幽堂笔录 I Do Not Devour Gods我不噬神Mystery107k WordsOngoing [First Person] [Soul Transmigration] [Political Intrigue] [Mystery Solving] [Wuxia] [Court Politics] In the twenty-fourth year of Jingde, during the Great Qian dynasty, I was an ordinary modern man who unexpectedly transmigrated into the soul of Chu Jinglan, the greatest swordsman in the realm, trapped in a death row with no way out. My execution was set for three days later, and I had no idea how to survive. Then Sikong Zhiyou, the Great Qian dynasty's eldest princess, famed for solving the re —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 747 这 The Real Story of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom 这才是太平天国 A Xiao's Rants阿晓来吐槽152k WordsOngoing With humor, extensive knowledge, and original insights, this book presents the most detailed, informative, compelling, perceptive, distinctive, and realistic account of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. It follows official historical records strictly, prioritizing accuracy and rigor. Logical analysis and comparisons across multiple sources are used to distinguish fact from fiction, with no fabrication or made-up claims to mislead readers. 58Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 748 锦 The Splendor of the Tang Dynasty: My Father Is Li Shimin 锦绣盛唐：我的父亲是李世民 The King Sent Me to Eat Vegetarian大王叫我来吃斋Historical4.1M WordsCompleted My surname is Li, my given name is Tai, my courtesy name is Huibao, and my childhood name is Qingque. I am the legitimate second son of Emperor Taizong of the Great Tang. My mother is Empress Wende, and my uncle is Zhangsun Wuji. I was favored above all the princes from a young age, and as I grew up, I proved to be exceptionally talented and brilliant. My useless elder brother, the crown prince, ruined himself and lost his position. Naturally, I am the most suitable, reasonable, and legitimate h 2.1kReads9.2Score269Shelves
49. 749 洪 The Hongwu Revival 洪武兴明 Chang Qingjiao常青椒Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The land was in chaos at the end of the Yuan dynasty, with warlords rising everywhere. Zhang Shicheng posed a formidable threat in the east, Chen Youliang was a ruthless rival in the west, and the Yuan dynasty occupied the north, its iron cavalry poised to strike. Zhu Biao was still a child, Zhu Di was still wearing split-crotch trousers, and Zhu Yuanzhang was weak and isolated. The Ming dynasty had yet to be founded. Zhu Wenzheng stepped forward and drew his sword in a fury. “Uncle, let me, you 12.4kReads8.6Score552Shelves
50. 750 大 Great Ming: No More Pretending, Your Grandpa Is Zhu Yuanzhang 大明：不装了，你爷爷我是朱元璋 All Under Heaven Are One天下大同Historical2.1M WordsOngoing Zhu Shou woke up one morning to find that he had transmigrated to the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty. His family was fairly well-off, but to his shock, he discovered that he was a wastrel with a brain disorder. After calculating the date of Crown Prince Zhu Biao’s impending early death, Zhu Shou hurried to discuss an important matter with his grandfather, who had always looked after him. “Old man, Crown Prince Zhu Biao is about to die. We’d better run!” That one sentence left his grandfather stu 1.9kReads9.1Score294Shelves

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