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. 201 雍 The Illustrated Tale of the Swordsman Yongzheng, Volumes 1 and 2 雍正剑侠图（上下册） Chang Jiemiao常杰淼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Tong Lin takes up his midnight-and-noon chicken-claw mandarin-duck axes and roams the martial world, rising from a farmer's son to become Yongzheng's personal bodyguard. The Blood-Dropper secret service is recruiting online, while a band of sword heroes prepares for a final showdown on Penglai Island. 680Reads9.5Score101Shelves

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   I would call it the pinnacle of historical literature.

2. 202 我 I'm a Military Engineer, and You Want Me to Save the Ming? 我一搞军工的，你让我拯救大明？ Stainless Steel Poet不锈钢诗人Historical555k WordsOngoing [Traditional history] [Historical farming and development] [Survival in a chaotic age] [No System] [Military-industrial system] [Late Ming power struggle] Qin Feng, a technician at an arms manufacturing group and a major military history forum influencer, opens his eyes to find himself a low-ranking border officer in the second year of the Chongzhen reign, with only ten men under his command. Three days later, Hong Taiji’s fifty thousand Eight Banners troops breach the frontier. Historically, no 3.8kReads6.8Score235Shelves

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   Good historical articles about the late Ming Dynasty

3. 203 开 From the Start, I Revealed the Achievements of Ancient Emperors and Stunned the Emperors 开局曝光古人皇功业，惊呆皇帝们 Trainee001练习生001Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Historical retrospectives] + [a commoner's view of history] + [spoilers in the comments] + [emperors goofing around] + [A complete run-through of Chinese history from the Yan and Huang emperors, starting with the Shang] Chen Yong was hired to make a series of historical retrospectives. He planned to start with the Shang dynasty. To set his videos apart from the many others, he decided to follow standard historical methodology. Source priority: archaeological artifacts > official histories > 76kReads9.0Score5.3kShelves

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   I stumbled upon this place and read dozens of chapters in one go. The writing style, the amount of knowledge, and the imaginative concepts are all top-notch. History buffs will definitely not be disappointed.

4. 204 东 Late Eastern Han: Starting as a Remnant of the Yellow Turbans 东汉末年：从黄巾余孽开始 Silly Little Demon呆小妖Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [No System]+ [No mindless wish fulfillment]+ [Civil officials and military generals]+ [Highly skilled protagonist]+ [Not a beginner's novel]+ [A realistic take on official history. Do not use Romance of the Three Kingdoms as a reference! Only Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei's appearances may be based on it!]+ [Readers who like mindless power fantasies should proceed with caution.] Wei Wu transmigrates by chance and finds himself a remnant of the Yellow Turban rebels. He has trained in martial ar 266Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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   The new book, set in the Three Kingdoms period, covers military strategy, tactics, people's livelihood, aristocratic families, imperial relatives, campaigns, sieges, field battles, a female protagonist, children, and foreign tribes. It includes all these elements. There is no harem. It features compassion, but not saintly heroism. It depicts the lives of ordinary people, the conquest of cities, the beheading of generals, and the assassination of spies. It also explores prestigious families and marriage alliances. There is no system; the only advantage is the protagonist's high martial arts skills. It features a single female protagonist and no harem. Other historical female characters will appear, but they will not be part of the harem. For example, Cai Wenji. It adheres to true history, and many things will overturn your understanding.

5. 205 重 Reborn, I Study for the Imperial Exams in Another World 重生后，我在异世界读书科举 Lan Xiaoyi蓝小一Historical2.8M WordsCompleted (Transmigration) + (farming) + (daily life) + (imperial examinations) (no System) + (court politics) Chen Chuyi was reborn into a poor family in Beishui Village, carrying the memories of his past life. At first, he only wanted to earn a little money to improve his family's life. But in this unfamiliar ancient world, he was always afraid someone would take his family's money and eat their food. In the end, he embarked on the path of study and the imperial examinations. He knew that only by changi 7.1kReads8.3Score547Shelves

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   Chen Chuyi, carrying memories of his past life, transmigrates to a poor family in Beishui Village. Initially, he only wants to earn money to improve his family's life. However, in this unfamiliar ancient society, without any means of protection, he is ultimately at the mercy of others. In the end, he has no choice but to embark on the journey of studying for the imperial examinations; only by changing his fate can he better protect himself and his family. "When poor, cultivate your own virtue; when successful, help others..."

6. 206 大 The Great Zhao Dynasty’s Number One Traitor 大昭第一逆臣 Mo Siran陌思然Historical1.9M WordsOngoing A low-level employee at a modern company transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar from a remote frontier town. He had planned to scrape by on the imperial examinations and land a secure government post, but discovers that the dynasty is rotten to the core: factional infighting at court, unpaid frontier troops, powerful warlords, malicious rumors that mislead the people, and great clans that prey on the weak. So he starts with an essay on statecraft, then enters government, amasses wealth, t 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Don't miss it if you prefer realistic ancient style of machinations, the characters are very realistic. The male protagonist is tolerant and dormant on the surface, and acts calmly and decisively. He does not deliberately portray a perfect saint, but there are also times when he makes mistakes in judgment and finds himself in danger. The tug-of-war between monarchs and ministers, the checks and balances of colleagues, the calculations of aristocratic families are intertwined, and the grievances and grievances of family and country are intertwined with each other. The atmosphere is very satisfying.

7. 207 从 Special Forces Starting with Drawing Sword 从亮剑开始的特种兵 Super Red超红Historical746k WordsCompleted During a mission, Ye Zhengyang sacrificed himself to protect his comrades, but unexpectedly transmigrated into the world of Bright Sword. He successfully activated a System. As long as he killed enemies and earned merit, he would receive Merit Points. Merit Points could be exchanged for weapons and equipment. We’re a righteous force. We reason with people! With physical force! 19.7kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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   💥 "Li Yunlong slams his fist on the table: This thing is ten times more powerful than the Italian cannon! > A soldier carries a Barrett rifle and blows down a pillbox with a single shot! > 30,000 Military enthusiasts watch the next episode with tears in their eyes: This is the kind of 'Bright Sword' we want to see!"

8. 208 逍 The Carefree Crown Prince 逍遥太子传 Yan Shisan烟十叁Historical5.0M WordsCompleted + [Alternate world] + [Lighthearted] + [No angst] + [Wildly satisfying] + [No System] Ye Xun transmigrated. From the start, he was the Crown Prince of Great Xia, but unfortunately, he had already been deposed. Still, Ye Xun had no lofty ambitions. He only cared about money. All he wanted was to be an idle prince, indulging in wine and women and resting his head on a beauty’s lap. But things didn’t go as planned. Ye Xun had no intention of stirring up trouble again, yet he w 35kReads9.0Score3.6kShelves

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   I've finished following this historical fantasy novel 🌈 It's a lighthearted slice-of-life story set in the imperial court and the martial arts world. The male protagonist doesn't like being the emperor; he prefers being the crown prince and uses his modern knowledge to crush his opponents in parallel worlds.

9. 209 给 I Livestream History to Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han, and They’re Shaken to the Core 给秦皇汉武直播历史，他们破防了 Let Me Eat More Without Gaining Weight许我多吃不胖Historical574k WordsCompleted Tang Shui is a recent college graduate who became unemployed the moment she graduated. All she can do is throw herself ever more fiercely into preparing for the civil service exam. When she isn’t studying, Tang Shui likes nothing more than scrolling through short videos to unwind. To everyone’s surprise, the videos she watched were broadcast to every dynasty throughout history. The First Emperor of Qin and Emperor Wu of Han were stunned. After watching [Videos from Every Dynasty] Qin Shi Huang: 7.9kReads8.3Score509Shelves

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   🤯 "When Qin Shi Huang saw his tomb being dug up... > Live stream comments: Don't cry, Brother Zheng, we'll send you rockets! > Emperor Wu of Han slams the table: **'Dismissing all other schools of thought and exclusively honoring Confucianism' was a mistake?! > An 8.4-Point hilarious masterpiece! 20,000 People laughed until their abs hurt."

10. 210 穿EN Transmigrating to a Small Country and Developing Its GDP to Number One 穿越小国，发展GDP到第一 Won a Wisp of Tea Fragrance at Book Gambling赌书赢得缕茶香Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Farming + Development + War + Ensemble Cast + Ideals] To borrow Sankara's words: What was the Republic of Bujinia like before he took over? Its national GDP was just 7.26 billion dollars. Its land area was a pitiful 274,000 square kilometers. Its entire armed forces numbered fewer than 100,000! The navy? What's a navy? Can a landlocked country even have one? And what was Bujinia like after he took over? Its GDP surpassed that of the United States Federation, accounting for 40% 30.1kReads9.3Score2kShelves

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    These two books... The first one is a historical novel about a foreign country, and it's a fairly well-written farming story. The protagonist has a system that allows him to monitor the loyalty of his subordinates or other abilities. The second one, however, shows the author has a wealth of historical knowledge, and the historical details are written very well. [Sending heart]

11. 211 嘉 The Jiajing Era? The Perfect Time for an Industrial Revolution 嘉靖朝？不正是工业革命的好时机 Universe's Invincible Terrifying Tyrannosaurus Warrior宇宙无敌恐怖暴龙战士Historical357k WordsOngoing [History + no System + no golden finger + imperial examinations and political intrigue + technological agriculture] Wang Chengwen, who possesses modern knowledge of materials science, transmigrates back to the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, and just so happens to be the grandson of Wang Yangming, the great hope for the revival of the Wang School. Step by step, he will rise from an unknown commoner to the top scholar, then from an editor at the Hanlin Academy to assistant prefect of Xuzhou, and 13Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    No system, no cheat codes, it's all about using your brain. The author has a PhD in Materials Science and is skilled at research and reading academic papers. The technologies described are all based on existing foundations and can be developed further; the beginning of the Industrial Revolution is also different from our timeline. Historical research references official histories such as the *History of Ming* and the *Veritable Records of Emperor Shizong of Ming*, local chronicles, and biographies of important figures. Feel free to offer any opinions or suggestions; I'm a new part-time author and will reply as soon as I see them. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

12. 212 大 Great Ming: Reborn as the Chongzhen Emperor, I Choose to Give Up 大明：开局穿成崇祯，我选择摆烂 Ka Ka Ka Ka Bu卡卡卡卡布Historical506k WordsOngoing (No System!! Not a naive, inexperienced protagonist!! Not a wish-fulfillment story!! If that bothers you, read with caution!! This is a Chongzhen transmigration story rooted in the historical facts of the late Ming!!) (Absolutely no System! Don't believe the bad-faith review-bombing from black PR studios! I've been targeted!) History's dead ends are never rewritten with a casual stroke of a transmigrator's pen. Yuan Chonghuan's crimes and contributions, Sun Chuanting's life and death, Li Zich 1.9kReads6.1Score107Shelves

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    Enjoyable and engaging, a true historical novel.

13. 213 这EN This Great Wei Could Also Bear the Xiahou Name 这大魏，亦可姓夏侯 Han Xiaochun Steals Ribbonfish韩小春偷带鱼Historical1.8M WordsCompleted In the late Three Kingdoms period, the realm is divided among three powers. The Wei imperial clan is dwindling, while the great families watch hungrily from the sidelines. Xiahou Xian is reborn as Cao Cao's grandson. As a third-generation official of Wei, he will never let the Sima clan seize the imperial throne in this life. Sima Yi: Even if I wanted to seize power, where are my trusted followers? And where are my sons? Sima Shi: Father, when will I be able to enter government service? Sima 16.7kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    The plot is fast-paced and the logic is clear.

14. 214 赤 Red Sky: The Dynasty Cycle 赤霄：王朝周期律 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical342k WordsOngoing Note: This is an epic war story. Don’t see that the protagonists are two men and assume it’s the sort of “two male leads” story some female readers enjoy. It isn’t! There are two male protagonists named here only because there isn’t room to list more than a dozen. Each subsequent volume will have its own protagonist, and the complete story will feature more than a dozen protagonists. Each protagonist belongs to a different historical period. Faced with the crises of their time, whether struggles 136Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both books belong to the historical fiction genre, with tight logic, a fast-paced plot, and a very realistic feel. They skillfully weave together war, economics, politics, and resources. There's no time travel, no mindless wish fulfillment, no cheat codes, no idiocy, no romance, and no system. The first book features visceral, brutal combat scenes. The second book, starting from the third volume, includes numerous large-scale battles.

15. 215 后 The Chronicles of Later Zhao, Volume One: The Biography of Shi Le 后赵演义第一卷石勒传 Chrysanthemum on the Stone Palace Bank石宫岸菊Historical396k WordsCompleted Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to the throne. Born into the lower ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to prominence with a band of “eighteen horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and founded the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced a number of reforms: he established the Imperial Academy, reduced taxes and corvée labor, and appointed the Han official Zhang Bin to high office. He also created a “thre 377Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Chapter Sixteen: Three Arrows Fired Simultaneously to Settle the Wind and Clouds; Tiger Returns to its Cage to Subdue the Fierce and Unruly. In the General Xiangguo's mansion, the air seemed to freeze, the heavy pressure making even the candlelight flicker. The aftershocks of Liu Yao's ascension to the throne had not yet subsided when the devastating news of Shi Hu's massacre of surrendered generals, his instigation of the rebellion in Changshan, and the subsequent invasion of Liu Kun's army was poured over them like a bucket of ice water. Inside the hall, all the civil and military officials held their breath, their gazes fixed on Zhang Bin, the Right Chief Secretary. Zhang Bin's face was ashen, his gaze rapidly sweeping across the three key locations—Chang'an, Pingyang, and Changshan—on the map. A moment later, his eyes flashed with a sharp light. He stepped forward, his voice clear and firm, instantly breaking the deathly silence: "General! Although this situation is perilous, the opportunity to break it lies within it! I have three strategies that can determine the outcome!" Shi Le's clenched fist loosened slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Speak quickly, sir!" "First, delay declaring yourself emperor and raise the banner of righteousness!" Zhang Bin pointed towards Chang'an, "Although Liu Yao has preemptively declared himself emperor, his power base is in Guanzhong, isolated from Hebei and the Central Plains. His 'Zhao' state is newly established, and the people's hearts are not yet with him. If you, General, rush to declare yourself emperor now, you will become the target of everyone's hatred, which will only unite Liu Kun, Wang Jun, and even the Jin dynasty in Jiangdong in their hatred! We should temporarily conceal our ambitions and continue to raise the banner of 'punishing the traitor Jin Zhun and restoring the Han dynasty (or, in other words, avenging the Liu family)'! Liu Yao is also using this banner. I will contend with him for 'who is the legitimate ruler' and 'who is the true avenger of the Liu family'!"

16. 216 1 1582: The Ten Missing Days in the Ming Dynasty 1582：走进大明消失的十天 A Scroll of the Mortal World一卷人间Historical361k WordsCompleted Open the calendar on your phone right now and scroll to the date after October 4, 1582. You’ll see that the calendar jumps straight to October 15. Ten whole days vanished from human history. The history books offer only a cold explanation: a calendar reform. But no one can explain what happened during those ten days. While researching archives, modern historian Lin Xuan stumbles upon a record that has been repeatedly crossed out and rewritten: “The ten days happened.” When he tries to uncover th 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    People live in a history that has been revised, but Lin Xuan remembers that ten days disappeared in the Wanli era. He stepped into the forbidden area just to prevent the truth from sleeping forever.

17. 217 边 Frontier Army: From Claiming a Convict Woman to Unifying the World 边军：从领取罪女开始，一统天下 Yining Will Shineogsun一宁会发光ogsunHistorical1.6M WordsOngoing [Not a good person] [Multiple heroines] [Decisive and ruthless] [Frontier power struggle] [Blood-and-iron scheming] [Alternate history] [Imperfect protagonist] (The protagonist makes mistakes and suffers defeats.) Transmigrating to the frontier isn't a dream of waking up with the world in your hands. It's a struggle to survive with your head on the line. Briquette coal, the Mo Dao, fine steel: in a time of chaos, technologies that can enrich the country and strengthen its army aren't just source 201.8kReads8.6Score25.7kShelves
18. 218 北 Northern Song: What a Coincidence, I'm a Spoiled Noble Too 北宋：好巧我也是纨绔 Natives and Local Pigs土著与土猪Historical3.8M WordsOngoing The first story's pacing is a little slow and it's hard to revise, so just take your time reading! The Great Song: This is a subtle power fantasy, not an obvious one. It might leave you itching for more! You can learn history while reading the novel, as the Yang clan's descendants rise to prominence again. Women: Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, and Meng Chan. Men: Su Shi, Fan Chunren, Zhe Keshi, Zhong Shidao, Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, and Yu Yunwen. This is the brilliant splend 1.9kReads8.0Score234Shelves

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    Out of the blue! A fallen family rises to power, a plethora of beauties from the late Song Dynasty—a great book! Millions of words and not a single word faltering! A classic late Song Dynasty novel! Commercial farming, then the Western Army! Very readable! Character portrayals of Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, and more...

19. 219 关 The Guanshan Pact 关山契 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical488k WordsCompleted On the western frontier, yellow sands bury the dead, and honor is as fragile as paper. The young Zhao Tianhao was merely a merchant’s son from Ping Wharf. With a heart full of sincerity, he kept his contracts, protected his family business, and brought peace to his neighbors. Yet the crushing might of the war-torn age destroyed his household, driving him to abandon trade and take up arms. He entered the death camp, managed military rations, trained a corps of death-defying soldiers, and defended 5.3kReads9.3Score577Shelves
20. 220 乱 King of Thieves in Chaotic Times 乱世贼王 Shangguan Wuyang上官无恙Historical1.4M WordsCompleted The Rongmen thieves are despised by all, yet even thieves have their code of honor! He mastered a legendary skill as soon as he joined the Rongmen. A phantom hand and a thousand faces: he reached the peak the moment he entered the scene and was unbeatable whenever he struck! And so began his legendary life: Slaying Japanese invaders, robbing the rich, and dominating the Rongmen... Born in the chaotic years of the Republic, he chose to be a chivalrous thief! 15.5kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    🌈🍅📖The protagonist, possessing the legendary "Thousand Faces" technique, navigates the turbulent Republican era. Though a nobody, he harbors a strong sense of righteousness, infiltrating enemy territory to steal secrets, thwart conspiracies, and ultimately target the Japanese pirates. Each mission is thrilling and heart-pounding, offering both intense heist adventures and profound themes of national duty. Highly recommended! 🐾🐾🐾

21. 221 明 Late Ming: Snatching Chen Yuanyuan from the Start 明末：开局截胡陈圆圆 Persimmons Are Poisonous柿子有毒Historical180k WordsOngoing [History] + [Late Ming] + [Rousing] + [Humorous] If he were an assassin, no one could escape his blade! If he were a general, the Nine Frontiers would never again see a beacon fire! If he were an emperor, no nation in this world would dare cause trouble! When he finally sits upon the throne, the Han people will never be slaves again! He punches Dorgon, kicks Li Zicheng, and topples Chongzhen. From now on, the Ming belongs to the Fang family! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all good books; those who are looking for something to read should check them out.

22. 222 穿 Back to the 1960s: From Eating My Fill to Becoming a Factory Boss 穿回六零：从吃饱饭到厂长老总 Warm Sunshine in Spring春天里的暖阳Urban1.4M WordsCompleted On a sweltering day, a bottle of ice-cold cola sent a young man struggling to make ends meet back to the early 1960s. He was reborn as the third great-uncle who had died young in his previous life. In an era when people worried just about getting enough to eat, he began a life of easy success. New book: Transmigrating to 1942: Starting with a Blade of Grass. I hope you’ll support it. 10.6kReads8.8Score570Shelves
23. 223 母 The Empress Dowager Wants Me to Marry for Peace? I’ll Raise a Million Troops and March on Chang’an! 母后逼我和亲？爆兵百万踏长安！ Mr. Pea豌豆君Historical394k WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Female Emperor + Multiple Heroines + Brainless Wish Fulfillment + Invincible + Farming and Conquest + Decisive and Ruthless + High-Martial Arts] “Mother Empress, you forced me into this political marriage! I've already fought my way to Xuanwu Gate, so why are you still calling me Crown Prince?!” Li Yan transmigrates as the Crown Prince of the Great Zhou, only to be sent by the Empress herself to marry into the Northern Yi. The world mocks him: “Chang'an is full of beautiful 314Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    The prince who was sent to marry a foreign ruler unified the northern region and was honored as the Heavenly Khan within three years. He led a million-strong army back to Chang'an, and the Empress voluntarily abdicated to serve him.

24. 224 本 I Tried to Kill the Emperor, Failed, and Fled into the Mountains 本想干掉皇帝，失败逃入深山中 Snow Flying Across the Vast World大千飞雪Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Zhao helped his father, Li Qi, plan to lead an army against the emperor. But the coup failed, and the whole family was forced to flee in a panic. Li Qi was captured and taken back to Chang'an, while Li Zhao escaped into the mountains. His subordinates stared at him in confusion. Li Zhao calmly reassured them, "Everyone, don't worry. It's all going according to my plan." Inside, Li Zhao was panicking. Could someone tell him how to survive in the mountains? 6.2kReads8.2Score398Shelves
25. 225 大 Great Qin: I Grow Stronger with Every Enemy I Kill 大秦：我杀敌就能变强 Chen Miaowu陈喵呜Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Reborn in the late Warring States period, Bai Zhong becomes a new recruit on the Qin battlefield against Zhao. Ying Zheng is in the midst of sweeping across the six states and unifying the realm, and war is raging everywhere. Bai Zhong obtains the War God System. Every enemy he kills makes him stronger, earns him merit, and brings him closer to a title of nobility and the pinnacle of life. Making use of Qin's system of military merit and noble ranks, Bai Zhong rises from a new recruit by killing 4.6kReads8.1Score394Shelves
26. 226 老 N Ways for the Boss to Die: Starting with Shortchanging the Tooth Soldiers 老板的N种死法：从克扣牙兵开始 Book, Concrete Surface书扎水泥面Historical1.6M WordsOngoing [No System] Wen Xiu was ruined by a shady employment agency in his previous life, then died after his boss withheld his wages... When he opens his eyes again, he has transmigrated to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, where he is now a soldier in the Weibo garrison. Bosses in this era are even more ruthless. They aren’t called CEOs, but military governors. Withholding wages is called docking soldiers’ pay, and employees quitting isn’t called changing jobs, but mutiny. As a soldier deman 35.7kReads7.8Score2.5kShelves
27. 227 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Reveal Zhu Yuanzhang's Future 大明：开局剧透朱元璋 Qing Hong青红Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Xu Qing transmigrates to the end of the Yuan dynasty and happens to arrive during a battle between the rebel army and the Yuan forces. Guo Zixing’s rebels mistake him for a spy and throw him in jail. As it turns out, his cellmate is Zhu Yuanzhang. “Brother Zhu, what’s your dream?” Zhu Yuanzhang: “A wife, kids, and a warm bed.” Xu Qing: “Why not dream bigger? Like becoming emperor.” Zhu Yuanzhang: “???” Xu Qing: “I can see that you’re destined for greatness, Brother Zhu. One day, you’ll surely be 20.3kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    [Top post] Recommended 10 books on the history of the Ming Dynasty ① Responsible writing, the youth of the Ming Dynasty, all before your eyes ② Novel subject matter, wearing officials: admonition to the death of ministers ③ Decisive in killing, I Chongzhen, I will let all the people come to the court ④ As an official under Lao Zhu, I don't have any golden fingers, I can only rely on my own intelligence... ⑤ Prisoner Zhu, I think you have the qualifications of a great emperor, hahaha ⑥ Zhu Xiongying, the eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty, is here!!! ⑦I, a person forgotten by history ⑧Strict and rigorous, there are still seven days to subjugate the country, watch me Chongzhen turn things around ⑨If you want to get involved, just get involved with my father, he will be the prime minister and assistant, and I will be the emperor's teacher, hahaha ⑩The life of a young eunuch is indeed not easy, I have a headache

28. 228 大 Great Ming: I Sent You to Your Fief, and You Built a City 大明：让你去封地，你盖了一座城 Tea Eggs, Boiled in Water水煮茶叶蛋Historical223k WordsCompleted As Zhu Yuanzhang’s twenty-second son, Zhu Ying was practically invisible. Without a System, he would have been crushed by the wheels of history and died around the age of thirty. But the Ming Prince An now had the soul of a man from a later age, along with a Super City System. Zhu Ying: “Since I’ve come to this world, I’m going to build the largest city on Earth. Maybe I can turn the entire planet into one city.” Zhu Di: “Why do the railway tracks in your Pingliang territory extend all the way i 606Reads7.0Score—Shelves
29. 229 疯 Madman: Slashing My Way from a Pile of Corpses to the Dragon Throne 疯子：从死人堆里一路杀到龙椅 Pamela帕米拉Historical415k WordsOngoing [No System + Two Insane Souls + No Saintly Mercies + Decisive and Ruthless] The day Shen Zhou crawled out of a pile of corpses, a modern man's soul appeared in his mind. One soul was bloodthirsty and loved to kill; the other was calm and calculating. The two souls fought each other every day, driving him into a madman feared by everyone in Yunmeng Marsh. Defeated soldiers tried to steal his food? He killed them all. The imperial army came to crush him? He used a fire ox formation to rout thre 130Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 230 八 The Eight-Year-Old Blind Imperial Grandson Crawls Out of the Ming Tomb from the Start 八岁瞎眼圣孙，开局爬出大明皇陵 The Great Sage of Hetao河套大圣爷Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (The author has already completed a million-word novel, so readers can dive in with confidence. Political intrigue + a story of loving grandfathers and filial grandsons + a tale of conquering the world. Zhu Yuanzhang is ruthless in the early stages, and the protagonist becomes ruthless later on. Readers who dislike saintly do-gooders or people who argue for argument's sake may want to steer clear!!!) Zhu Xiongying, the eldest legitimate grandson of the Ming dynasty and Zhu Biao's eldest legitima 33.8kReads9.1Score3.5kShelves
31. 231 三 Three Kingdoms: While You Battle for Supremacy, I Focus on Production 三国争霸，你却埋头搞生产 Warm Wine to Banish Heartache温酒斩离愁Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Liu Yu transmigrates to the late Eastern Han dynasty and obtains a trillion-output System. By increasing his territory’s output, he can exchange it for all kinds of technology. He upgrades steelmaking, and production skyrockets. Every soldier in Youzhou is equipped with finely forged steel weapons. They crush all opposition, and the nomadic tribes flee at the mere sight of them. Liu Bei runs around in tears, covering his face. “Why was Liu Yu born in the same age as me?” Output passes a hundred 6.4kReads9.0Score495Shelves
32. 232 萌 Moe Ming: From a Thousand Cuts to Senren Banka 萌大明：从千刀万剐到千恋万花 Chi Fu赤伏Historical505k WordsOngoing [New book launch. The rating will rise later.] [Genderbent Ming Dynasty + alternate history + fantasy elements + comic-relief protagonist + slow burn] A spur-of-the-moment sightseeing trip somehow caused a well-behaved young man from modern society to transmigrate into the body of Zhu Wenzheng, the nephew of Ming dynasty founder Zhu Yuanzhang. Now he bears the weighty historical mission of assisting Zhu Yuanzhang and advancing the progress of the age. With at least some knowledge of history, sur 140Reads8.8Score103Shelves

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    New author here, welcome to offer guidance! [Kissing emoji]

33. 233 我 I Turned My Superstitious Father into the Chief Councilor 我把神棍老爹卷成首辅 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 22.7kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves

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    [Top Post] 10 Recommended Historical Novels about the Ming Dynasty: ① Excellent writing, the splendor of the Ming Dynasty unfolds before your eyes ② Novel theme, transmigrating into the body of an official: a subject who would die for his principles ③ Decisive in killing, I, Chongzhen, will surely make all directions pay tribute ④ As an official under Zhu Yuanzhang, without any cheat codes, I can only rely on my own intelligence... ⑤ Zhu, you prison mate, I see you have the potential to be an emperor, hahaha ⑥ Zhu Xiong Ying, the eldest grandson of the Ming emperor, is here!!! ⑦ Me, a person forgotten by history ⑧ Meticulous, meticulous, only seven days left until the country falls, watch me, Chongzhen, turn the tide ⑨ If we're going to roll up the sleeves, roll up the sleeves of my father, he becomes the prime minister and I become the imperial tutor, hahaha ⑩ Life from a lowly eunuch is indeed not easy, headache

34. 234 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    The historical novel is absolutely brilliant and very enjoyable.

35. 235 假 Fake Eunuch: I Am the Ming Dynasty's Ninth-Thousand-Year Lord 假太监：我乃大明九千岁 Ninth Day, Tenth Month初九元十Historical7.1M WordsOngoing [Mythic Great Ming] [Alternate History] [High Martial] [Great Ming] [No System] Yang Fan transmigrates to the Great Ming Dynasty and becomes a lowly eunuch, witnessing with his own eyes the grand, turbulent age of humanity! A dynasty that has endured for millennia, immortal aristocratic families, heroes of the martial world, mighty commoners, and dragons and serpents rising together! If that's how it is, then I, Yang Fan, will become the greatest man under heaven! I'll shatter the clouds and bec 130.7kReads9.2Score12.8kShelves
36. 236 明 The Great Stronghold Lord at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末大寨主 Duke of Bohai渤海郡公Historical7.2M WordsCompleted Back in the late Ming dynasty, Chu Xing became a bandit. But his stronghold was repeatedly overrun, and he went through four or five big brothers. After fleeing time and again, his thoughts grew increasingly clear. It seemed Heaven was pointing him toward the answer: he should become the big brother himself and fight to rule the land. 283Reads7.8Score141Shelves

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    In May, the Daqian Navy officially began preparations for the Daishan Island plan, drawing capital ships from the First and Second Fleets to form a dedicated mobile fleet for the Daishan Island strategy. Dongfang Ce was personally transferred by Chu Xing to command this mobile fleet and promoted to Vice Admiral, becoming the first Vice Admiral in the Daqian Navy. Only with his rank as Vice Admiral could Dongfang Ce maintain control over the group of rear admirals and commodores within the mobile fleet. After the mobile fleet set sail, Dongfang Ce convened a meeting on his flagship, the Qingzhou, with the commanders of the various sub-fleets and ship captains. This meeting wasn't a strategic one, but rather a rather old-fashioned mobilization meeting to boost morale! The general strategic plan had already been formulated, but the specific details would only be known upon arrival at Daishan Island. Although the Daqian Dynasty had continuously conducted reconnaissance of Daishan Island, the large number of Ming troops on the island and the vast ocean separating them meant that the reconnaissance efforts were limited to assessing the situation superficially.

37. 237 帝 The Emperor: A Young Man's Journey Through the Land 帝：山河少年行 A Light Garment一袭轻衣Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Qin Ziyu obtained the Mo Bing Token and forged a bond with the Ancestral Dragon. Every step forward brought him into contact with secrets of an even higher order. Trapped in layer upon layer of intricate schemes, he presses on through an endless climb and game of wits, driving himself ever forward. 5Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 238 开EN From the Start, Immortal for Eternity, Laying Low Until the End of Time 开局长生万古，苟到天荒地老 Purple Spirit Wind and Snow紫灵风雪Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted [Published in print] [Not a wish-fulfillment story + tranquil daily life + lighthearted humor + no female lead + no tragedy + survival expert] Enter with caution. A longevity story told from the perspective of an immortal, spanning several great eras of cultivation. It begins in an ordinary mountain village, moves into a small domain, and then enters the vast world of cultivation, passing through the eras of flourishing development, golden prosperity, the collapse of the rules, the great dark up 563kReads9.7Score72.5kShelves
39. 239 奋 Striving in the First Year of Hongwu 奋斗在洪武元年 Imperial Nobility天煌贵胄Historical2.8M WordsCompleted The good news: I transmigrated. The bad news: I transmigrated to the first year of Hongwu. Who else can relate? I, Young Master Yang, got press-ganged right from the start and became one of Emperor Zhu Chongba's proud wage slaves. 14.7kReads8.9Score925Shelves
40. 240 神 The God-Tier System's Shop Across All Worlds 神级系统万界大店长 Shao Shu Jiuhui少书九回Eastern Fantasy5.1M WordsCompleted [An original story, not a world-hopping tale] Legend has it that in a corner of the continent, there is a little shop. It sells chewing gum that gives you an endless supply of strength, and soda that can have you leaping around in an instant, even if you were on your last breath. The place is packed with divine beasts and overflowing with magical treasures. There is no product you can’t find there, only things you haven’t thought of yet. Countless powerful figures flock to the shop, and influent 2kReads8.3Score216Shelves
41. 241 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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    A truly excellent book in the time-travel historical fiction genre, comparable to any other.

42. 242 大 Great Ming: I Told You to Hang Yourself, Not Rebuild the Ming Dynasty 大明：让你上吊，没让你重建大明 Tiger of Fire vvvv火之虎vvvvHistorical3.0M WordsCompleted He opens his eyes on the eve of the Jiashen upheaval. Li Zicheng has already breached Beijing, the Manchus beyond the passes are eyeing the capital, and court officials are closing in to force the issue. Faced with a nightmare from the start, what should the Chongzhen Emperor do… This work’s style: history as its bones, art as its wings. It respects real history and does not rewrite established events, using artistic storytelling to fill the regrets history left behind. A note for readers: This 5.7kReads8.9Score478Shelves
43. 243 大 Great Ming: I Can Copy Strategic Resources! 大明：我能复制战略物资！ Little Baked Shaomai小火烧麦Historical1.9M WordsOngoing In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the Manchus invade and the people suffer. Li Jian'an transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking soldier and lives in poverty. Ding! The Replication System has arrived! 100 sacks of grain! 100 suits of armor! 100 muskets! 100 cannons! Hahaha, Li Jian'an has struck it rich, wealthier than a nation! “You're just a junior officer, and you have your own cavalry?” “You're just a company commander, and you drove off the Tatars?” “You're just a battalion command 13.8kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
44. 244 汉 A Modern Man Transmigrates as Liu Ju and Lies Flat, Driving Emperor Wu Mad 汉穿成刘据躺平，武帝急眼了 Sedge Root莎草根Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Synopsis: He worked himself to death through endless overtime. When he opened his eyes, he discovered he had become Liu Ju, the eldest son of Emperor Wu of Han! Having everything brought to him, from clothes to food, Liu Ju was living the good life. It was great to lie around without having to work for anything! But his father was Liu Che, Emperor Wu of Han! Liu Ju was suddenly in a very bad mood. Anyone with even a passing knowledge of Emperor Wu’s history knows about the Witchcraft Crisis, whe 12.6kReads7.6Score815Shelves
45. 245 帝 The Rise of an Empire: I Extend the Ming Dynasty by Seven Hundred Years! 帝国崛起：我为大明续命七百年！ Little Shark Living in Antarctica住在南极的小鲨Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [System + alternate-history Ming Dynasty + decisive and ruthless + iron-blooded emperor + farming] The Ming Empire is growing weaker by the day. Shen Yu, whose soul has transmigrated into this world, becomes the ninth prince. Let’s see how he makes the Ming realm shine brighter than ever. 29.8kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves
46. 246 大 Great Tang: I, Li Chengqian, Make Li Er the Retired Emperor 大唐：我李承乾，请李二做太上皇 Eight Hundred Miles of Qin Chuan八百里秦川Historical185k WordsOngoing You dote on Li Tai, favor Li Zhi, and depose the eldest in favor of the youngest. You don't want this crown prince to have an easy life? Fine, then let's settle it at Xuanwu Gate! What real man waits patiently for his turn to inherit? Kill Li Tai and eliminate Li Zhi. No threats to the crown remain! Imprison Li Er and oversee the court. The Crown Prince commands the realm! Conquer the Western Regions and crush the lands to the east. Let the iron cavalry ride across the four corners of the world! 24Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 247 朕 My Great Han Dynasty: Extending Its Life by Five Hundred Years 朕的大汉，续命五百年 Young Partridge鹧鸪小生Historical699k WordsCompleted The history books wrote his story in stone: Liu Zhi, Emperor Huan of Han. He ascended the throne at fifteen and endured thirteen years before executing Liang Ji. Then he enfeoffed the Five Marquises, launched the Partisan Prohibitions, and let the eunuchs run rampant. He died suddenly at thirty-six, leaving no heir. The Eastern Han fell under Huan and Ling. He was the foolish ruler who opened the Pandora's box that doomed the dynasty. What the history books never recorded was this: When he was f 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author possesses profound literary skills, delicate writing style, a dramatic and suspenseful plot, and a strong sense of realism.

48. 248 帝 The Empire’s Great Bandit 帝国大反贼 White Lonely Island白色孤岛Historical5.8M WordsCompleted (This is a traditional alternate-history novel.) That year, more than a dozen prefectures suffered a severe drought, and the harvest failed completely. That year, five powerful military governors carved up the land, and their princes rebelled. That year, Zhang Yunchuan became an outlaw and one of the great bandits of Jiufeng Mountain. 47.8kReads8.7Score4.2kShelves
49. 249 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start with Qin Qiong's Template, the Top General in Cao Cao's Camp 三国：开局秦琼模板，曹营第一将 Tricking Lame People into Earning Money with Their Step Counts骗瘸子运动步数能换钱Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [A general-focused story, a general-focused story, a general-focused story, not a lord-focused story!] [The System runs away from the start] [Cao Wei] [Three Kingdoms] [Generals] [The top enforcer in Wei] [Traits] (The first thirty-three chapters feature many characters because of the campaign against Dong Zhuo, so there are more traits. There are fewer new characters later on, so there won’t be as many.) Su Yi transmigrates to the war-torn final years of the Han dynasty, only for the System to 68.1kReads8.1Score9.2kShelves
50. 250 曹 The Cao Clan’s Heroes and Bears 曹氏英熊 Dingguang Long-Eared Rabbit定光长耳兔Historical1.7M WordsOngoing I woke up to find myself at the end of the Han dynasty, and the youngest son of Bian, Cao Cao’s concubine. Wait, am I Cao Xiong? The Cao Wei mystics: Young Master Xiong, a flying bear in your dream! What an auspicious sign! Zhang Xiu: You brat! How dare you treat me like this!!! Chen Gong: Cao Mengde, how dare your son Xiong treat me this way! Xin Pi: Young Master Pi, I pledged myself to you in good faith. Why did you let your younger brother bully my daughter? Lady Bu: Does Young Master no long 528Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    I recommend "Cao Xiong's Hero." First, the downside: it's slow-paced, and the first 500,000 words might deter many readers. Second, the upside: everyone who persevered has no regrets. The protagonist transmigrates into Cao Cao's son, Cao Xiong, with no system or cheat codes, starting from infancy. Yes, literally an infant—still breastfeeding. While other Three Kingdoms novels recruit soldiers in three chapters and bestow titles in five, in this book, the protagonist is still learning how to survive in Cao Cao's household at 500,000 words. But believe me, only those who persevere will know how satisfying the foreshadowing and plot resolution will be. With 3.9 Million words in reserve, you can read it all in one go without waiting for updates. Perfect for seasoned readers tired of system novels and looking for something different.

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