The Ming, Song, and Tang Dynasties 大明，大宋，大唐

1. 351 崇 Chongzhen: This Great Ming Is Surprisingly Powerful 崇祯：这个大明有点强 A Dreaming Young Man一个有梦想的少年Historical564k WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + satisfying power fantasy + mass troop recruitment + System + wild imagination] In the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, Zhu Youjian begins by drawing a Shenying Battalion. He rebuilds the Ming Dynasty, expands its military, purges treacherous officials, subdues Jiangnan, cuts down the powerful clans, and wins the people's hearts. He launches an eastern campaign against Japanese pirates, presses the Russians in the north, wages war across the southern seas, and conquers Per 2kReads7.7Score14314d adds

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2. 352 再 The Saga of Hot-Blooded Great Tang Continues: The Endgame 再继热血大唐，棋局终焉 The Blade Returns to the World刀刀重出江湖Eastern Fantasy386k WordsCompleted [No System + Hard-Nosed Political Intrigue + Farming and Infrastructure + Epic Wars + Epic Ensemble Cast] [Three Generations · A Century of History · Reforging China's Backbone] He transmigrates into the heir to the northern borderlands of the Great Xi, and finds himself in hell mode from the start? His father, Li Huiming, is afflicted with demonic poison and may not live to see another day; His aunt, Wu Xinghuang, ascends the throne as emperor and regards the Li family as a thorn in her side; 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Book Review Title: While Others Write About "Conquering the World," He Writes About "Saving Humanity"—A Northern Epic That Subverts Your Understanding of Historical Fantasy. Amidst the clamor of countless online novels where the protagonist "becomes emperor in three years and unifies the land in five," one work quietly crouches down, picks up a handful of scorched earth, and buries a single potato. This is not a wish-fulfillment novel; it is a solemn inquiry into "what constitutes a well-governed world." With astonishing skill, the author transforms the An Lushan Rebellion from a regional rebellion into a scene of systemic collapse of civilization: the court relies on eunuchs to prolong its life, the border troops are depleted due to demobilization, and the common people are crushed like weeds between the Tang and Yan dynasties. The protagonist, Li Qingtian, without any cheat codes to defy fate, relies solely on his special ability to navigate the complexities of human nature, erecting a "Tomb of Peace for the People" amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood—the dead are indiscriminately divided between Tang and Yan, their only concern being for the common people. What's most striking about this book is its masterful portrayal of "reconstruction": While others write about war, he writes about the post-war recovery of souls: four thousand soldiers' names are inscribed in shrines, and the remains of ten thousand civilians are buried in brocade; while others write about power struggles, he writes about establishing trust through institutions: public trials of war criminals, distribution of grain in granaries, and new laws inscribed on wood to spread far and wide; while others write about farming, he writes about the revival of the people's hearts: merchants dare to hang lanterns, children dare to bury seeds, and old farmers kneel to offer sweet potato seedlings, saying, "There's still hope for the autumn harvest." The true epic quality lies not in a million soldiers, but in whether a bowl of hot porridge can be served to the living. Even more remarkable is that all the characters in the book are fleshed out and logically consistent: Guo Ziyi, with tears streaming down his face, remains steadfast in his loyalty; Pugu Huai'en raises an army to purge the emperor's corrupt officials but refuses to surrender to the northern border; Yang Mi, in the name of a commoner, issues an edict that shakes the intellectual circles of Chang'an… They are not mere plot devices, but real souls torn apart by the times. And what about the fantasy elements? A lotus in the left pupil, a demonic pattern in the right, whispers of an ancient god, a black sun hanging in the sky—but these never overshadow the main theme. They are merely mirrors reflecting human nature: the greatest demon is never in the abyss, but in the despair of the human heart towards order and its tacit acceptance of tyranny. The book also conceals a grand vision: from the rebellion of Yingzhou to the flames of the An Lushan Rebellion, from the Tubo in Longyou to the eastward expansion of the Abbasid Caliphate, the author attempts to reveal that the decline of the Tang Dynasty was not due to a single traitor, but because the entire system lost the ability to "make the people dare to believe in tomorrow." If you're fed up with the formula of "decisive killing equals mindless slaughter" and "political intrigue equals betraying one's entire family"; if you yearn for a work that possesses both the coldness of the *Zizhi Tongjian* and the warmth of the *Book of Songs* ("The people are weary, but they can finally enjoy a modest life"); then please step into this northern realm. Here, heroes don't prove their worth through the slaughter of cities, but by having a child dare to bury a seed by a grave, to declare: China is not dead, but is being reborn.

3. 353 大 Great Ming: The Crown Prince's Heir Is Invincible 大明之太孙无敌 I Have Heard of High Antiquity朕闻上古Historical2.1M WordsCompleted The imperial court is a battleground for power, full of rivalries and the suppression of dissent. The martial world is a realm of right and wrong, of love, hatred, and endless fighting. In the fifteenth year of Hongwu, the Jinyiwei’s fearsome power shook the land! Zhu Xiongying’s soul transmigrated into the eldest grandson of the Ming emperor. With no way back, he could only press onward, stepping into an age both brilliant and turbulent. 3.3kReads8.6Score20614d adds
4. 354 海 The Ming Dynasty in the Wake of the Tsunami 海啸大明 Graceful Beauty姽婳Historical367k WordsCompleted Heroes need not worry about what comes after them; the history books should resound with songs of their deeds. Blood-soaked warriors on the battlefield, demons and monsters in the bureaucracy, the tangled romances of courtesans and sea lords: all are brought to life as the Ming Empire is struck by a catastrophic wave of raids and calamities. Beset by troubles at home and abroad, the Ming Empire faces the ferocious Tatar Altan Khan in the north, whose forces raid and pillage with savage brutality 18Reads—Score—14d adds

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   If the Ming Dynasty had possessed a "sea power" mindset earlier, would history have been rewritten? [Heart] Facing the world's earliest slave traders and ambitious Western powers, the corrupt Ming Empire was not without opportunity. Unfortunately, most people only saw the immediate benefits and failed to see the crisis beyond the horizon. Until a man named Zhu Wan appeared, attempting to turn the tide. Was his failure a personal tragedy or an inevitability of the times? In this struggle between pirates and government troops, we can see too much of the darkness and brilliance of human nature. 🧠 Recommended reading: *The Tsunami of the Ming Dynasty*, not only a history of war but also an apocalypse about power and humanity.

5. 355 日 The Sun and Moon Beneath One Sky: Princess Taiping 日月当空：太平公主 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical587k WordsCompleted Princess Taiping was one of the most controversial and legendary female political figures in Chinese history, a thorny yet dazzling rose in the splendor of the High Tang. The most beloved daughter of Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi and Empress Wu Zetian, she married Xue Shao at sixteen in a wedding procession stretching ten miles, hoping for a peaceful life. But she was implicated in Xue Yi's treason case and watched her husband starve to death in prison, shattering her dreams. She put away her innocence 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Princess Taiping—the apple of Wu Zetian's eye, experienced the power struggles of five emperors… Unexpectedly, her husband was ordered to commit suicide by her mother, Empress Wu Zetian, and she herself died a tragic death—ordered to commit suicide by her nephew, Li Longji, whom she had personally supported… Based on history, with rigorous logic, it is worth reading!

6. 356 重 Reborn in the Great Song, Building the Pinnacle of a Han Dynasty 重生大宋，打造汉人王朝的巅峰 Bifeng Loves Tomato Fish笔锋爱吃番茄鱼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted After an accident, a modern science graduate is reborn in the body of Zhao Ji, the Song Emperor Huizong, who shares his name and is the emperor associated with the humiliation of Jingkang. Will history repeat itself, or can he turn the tide? See how this new emperor reforms the court, consolidates power, wins the hearts of beauties, brings Liangshan under his command, puts down Fang La, destroys the Liao and Jin, and builds a Han dynasty unlike any other, erasing the saying “strong Tang, weak So 2.1kReads8.4Score18514d adds
7. 357 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.1M 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! 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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   Exquisite Song Dynasty literature, accurately recreating the prosperity of the Northern Song Dynasty a thousand years ago!

8. 358 天 Lord of the Mortal World in Tianlong 天龙尘主 Dwelling North of South Mountain南山北居Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted In middle age, he dreams of the Song Dynasty and awakens in the Shaolin Temple, where a master takes him in and secretly reveals the secrets of Heaven. Will he climb to great heights and roam the world at ease, or spend a peaceful life by the lamp, devoted to Buddha? In his previous life, he was a drudge, and a moment of leisure was hard to come by. If he has the chance in this life, why not live freely? Yet the surging tide of history sweeps him along, time and again. Unwilling to live an ordin 100Reads8.6Score21714d adds

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   The world during the Northern Song Dynasty

9. 359 张 Zhang Juzheng's Unusual Life 张居正的别样人生 One Moment of Foolishness, a Lifetime of Regret糊涂一时误终身Historical444k WordsOngoing Imperial examinations, a soul transmigration, and saving the Ming from collapse. Zhang Juzheng, the six-time examination laureate, will no longer keep his head down in this life. I’ll beat Yan Shifan to a pulp. I’ll raise Longqing well, so the Jiajing Emperor can devote himself to cultivating in peace. 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Do not worry about having no friends on the road ahead, for who in the world does not know you?

10. 360 大 The Super Mall of the Tang Dynasty 大唐之超级商城 Gloomy Fish郁闷的鱼Historical2.7M WordsCompleted Transmigrating into the early Tang dynasty with a lottery and shopping System. A lighthearted, fun story with multiple heroines, including several princesses and noblewomen. No scheming or political intrigue, and set in a fictional world. It focuses on food, drink, fun, and inventions... If you like fighting and killing, ruling as a king, or taking Li Shimin down, please look elsewhere. 22.1kReads8.6Score1.6k14d adds
11. 361 大 The Ming Dynasty (2 Volumes) 大明王朝（共2册） Liu Heping刘和平Historical653k WordsCompleted The novel of the hit drama Ming Dynasty 1566, rated 9.5 on Douban, is essential reading for Taiwan’s political circles and a political reference book for Singapore’s cabinet. It is the celebrated work of Liu Heping, screenwriter of Yongzheng Dynasty and author of No War in Peking. Centered on the downfall of the powerful official Yan Song, the book tells the gripping story of a complex anti-corruption campaign in the Ming Dynasty. It uncovers the mystery behind Jiajing, one of the most unconvent 43.1kReads9.6Score7.7k14d adds

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    These two books should be enough for you to read.

12. 362 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.8kReads8.3Score43714d adds

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    I am Emperor Qianlong, who created the pinnacle of the Qing Dynasty's golden age.

13. 363 大 The Tang Dynasty's First Power Broker 大唐第一权臣 Bu Chen布尘Historical3.5M WordsCompleted In the sixth year of the Zhenguan era, the realm had only just found peace. Using a forged identity, Yun Hao arrived in Chang’an and became a Taoist priest at Xuandu Temple, where he met Princess Changle. From then on, Chang’an knew no more peace. He was a master of the Taoist faith whose prophecies never failed. He was a literary giant whose poems and verses were acclaimed throughout the capital! He was a powerful court official, equally skilled in civil and military affairs, with power to bloc 2.1kReads7.3Score17014d adds
14. 364 为 To Marry My Two Junior Sisters, I Took on the Emperor! 为娶两位师妹，我跟皇帝干上了！ Old Plum Tree老李树Historical838k WordsOngoing The first part of this book, The Tang Dynasty Ballad of the Pipa, has been published in 101 chapters. The story continues in its sequel, To Marry Two Junior Sisters, I Took on the Emperor!, also known as Reforging the Great Tang. The sequel is complete at 1,150 chapters and 2.1 million words. Be sure to read the first 101 chapters of The Tang Dynasty Ballad of the Pipa first. In the Yuanhe era of the Tang Dynasty, Cheng Huilan and Zhou Qiwei disguised themselves as men to sit the imperial examin 21Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An engineer who changes the late Tang Dynasty, befriends Bai Juju, fights against princes and nobles! Together with two genius junior sisters, he goes against the emperor!

15. 365 大 Great Tang: I Am the Mightiest God of War! 大唐：我最强战神！ Qing Fa青罚Historical2.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty, Qin Mu became the husband of Princess Pingyang, Li Xiuning. He had hoped to spend his days lazing around, but then the Turks invaded from the south! The Tang Dynasty was suddenly on the brink of disaster. Worse still, the northern frontier had become a playground for the barbarians, there for their amusement! Seeing the Tang Dynasty in such peril, Qin Mu knew he could no longer sit idle. To defend the Tang Empire’s borders, Qin Mu stepped forward and led 1.9kReads6.0Score10014d adds
16. 366 天 Lord of the Tianyuan Pavilion 天渊阁主 Classmate Little Sugar, Your Candy Isn't Sweet小糖同学糖不甜哦Eastern Fantasy164k WordsCompleted Zhao Yichuan, who rose from Qingzhou City, takes charge of the Tianyuan Pavilion amid the chaotic age of the immortal heroes. With a single sword, he breaks all techniques. Decisive and ruthless, he never dithers, taking one step straight to godhood. With no romantic entanglements to hold him back and only his Dao heart eternal, watch him forge a legend worthy of the Pavilion Master of Tianyuan in an Eastern fantasy world. 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Very nice..

17. 367 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 22.8kReads9.5Score2.8k14d adds
18. 368 没EN There's Always Someone More Cautious 没有最苟的只有更苟的 The Flowers Bloomed in My Friend's Hometown朋友故乡的花开了Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted What is an immortal? What is a demon? What is righteous? What is evil? It all comes down to what the victors say! With absolute power, no matter how cunning your schemes, how brilliant your plans, how overwhelming your fortune, whether you are Heaven’s favored child or blessed with one opportunity after another, you can still only be crushed… Qin Fusu of the Great Qin Dynasty had been its crown prince since childhood. As the saying goes, a man of great wealth should not sit beneath a dangerous r 6.5kReads9.0Score47714d adds
19. 369 大 Great Ming: Dad, Stop Rebelling and Join Me in Pursuing Longevity 大明：爹别造反了，跟我一起养生 Minmin520敏敏520Historical400k WordsCompleted [Wellness System]+ [Warm everyday life]+ [Humor and laughs]+ [Developing the Ming Dynasty]+ [Immortal longevity]+ [Stories of every Ming emperor] During the Yongle era, Zhu Zhanhe transmigrated into the past. He became the son of Zhu Gaoxu, the “braised chicken” of the Ming Dynasty, and heir to the Prince of Han. After obtaining a small world, Zhu Zhanhe slowly developed it. Potatoes mutated into silkworm potatoes, and corn mutated into spiritual terrace corn... He raised great snow dragon horse 2.5kReads8.6Score19614d adds

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20. 370 林 Granny Lin Is Reborn in the 1990s 林老太重生90年代 Sweet Peas in Spring春天的甜豆Modern Romance415k WordsCompleted [1990s + reborn + family life + growing female lead + no golden finger + no male lead + building a fortune] The heroine of this story isn't a doting wife or universally adored beauty. She's just an ordinary person who caught a little good luck. Through sheer grit, she keeps pushing herself forward. Over the short course of a life, everyone accumulates regrets and things they can't accept. If Heaven really gave you a chance to start over, would you fall into the same trap again? Yang Xiufen alway 649Reads8.2Score—14d adds
21. 371 农 The Clever Country Doctor's Wife: He Farms and Studies, I Weave Brocade 农门巧医妻：夫君耕读我织锦 Autumn Grows Deeper 24秋意渐浓24Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrated woman and native man, ancient-era farming, imperial exams, medicine, court politics, with children] Su Yanzhou had been clever from a young age, and his teacher saw him as a promising candidate for the imperial exams. His father died when he was fifteen. Then he broke his leg in an accident and became lame. Just before their wedding, his fiancée's family came to break off the engagement, and she married his cousin instead. Su Yanzhou went from being everyone's favorite and a sour 5.3kReads7.7Score57214d adds
22. 372 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin's Number One Enforcer 大唐：李世民的头号打手 The Five Black Categories黑五类Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Decisive and ruthless] [Unmatched martial prowess] [Noble titles and military honors] [Technology for the people's livelihood] A hotheaded nationalist transmigrates to the end of the Sui dynasty, at the dawn of the Tang, and Jiu An promptly latches onto Erlang, becoming one of his low-ranking soldiers. On his first battlefield, he discovers a mysterious ability: killing enemies makes him stronger. To grow stronger and ensure the Han dynasty lasts for ten thousand years, Jiu An starts making gra 42.3kReads8.7Score2.8k14d adds

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    [Top Post] In this book, the protagonist grows stronger by killing enemies, becoming ruthless and insane. He's then bestowed the title of "King of Zhen" in the Tang Dynasty. He declares, "I propose that my elder brother Li Shimin ascend the throne! Who agrees? Who disagrees?!" 🌾🎍

23. 373 大 Great Ming: Zhu Zhanji, Submit the Tumu Fortress Dungeon 大明：朱瞻基，上交土木堡副本 Yan Guan烟关Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Zhanji becomes Zhu Di's legitimate eldest grandson and the imperial heir. He binds himself to the Any-Door System: completing its missions earns him generous rewards! Ding! Mission issued: The emperor has been captured, the country has fallen, and the dynasty is in peril! Mission issued: Destroy the foreign enemies, purge the government from within, and educate the descendants! Zhu Zhanji decides to hand the dungeon over to Zhu Di, bind it to the fat 5.9kReads8.7Score26914d adds
24. 374 永 The Yongle Emperor: Zhu Biao 永乐大帝：朱标 Fourth Prince四王爷，Historical4.2M WordsCompleted (Decisive and ruthless! No System! Court intrigue and power struggles! Conquering the northern frontier!) A top wilderness survival expert transmigrates into the parallel world of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, becoming his eldest son, Zhu Biao! From then on, the Yongle Emperor is no longer Zhu Di. At home, he executes Lady Lü to stabilize the inner court. Abroad, he trains iron cavalry and formations of musketeers, repeatedly sweeping through the Tatars, Jurchen, Oirats, and the Little Cher 35.9kReads9.0Score3.4k14d adds

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    A wilderness master transmigrates into the body of Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son, defying the historical script! He quells internal strife, battles foreign enemies, promotes maritime exploration, and watches him rebuild the dynasty's glory!

25. 375 退 A Retired Maid's Everyday Life Raising Children 退休丫鬟的养娃日常 Autumn Grows Deeper 24秋意渐浓24Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No pocket dimension + no System + adorable children + ordinary, cozy daily life] Gu Xiaoyu is a little embroiderer from a wealthy household. She has survived for years by keeping her head down and has no ambition to climb the social ladder. When she leaves the estate, she chooses the best all-around match among her many suitors: a young physician. Ji Ziyan spotted a little maid at the estate while making a house call with his master. When he later realized he had a chance, he acted quickly and 5.1kReads7.3Score43914d adds
26. 376 秦 Qin's Replacement: A Bricklayer Rewrites Three Hundred Years of Qin History 秦替：泥水匠改写了三百年秦史 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Qin's Substitute In 1991, Zhang Daode, a boy from a small town in southwestern Hunan, studied hard and earned excellent results on his high school entrance exam. But someone with power took his place, crushing his hopes of continuing his education and forcing him into a life at the bottom of society as a bricklayer who knew nothing but hardship. Then a sudden fall at a construction site turned his life upside down. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated to the end of the Warring States p 1.6kReads9.2Score17114d adds

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    Da Qin cut in line

27. 377 我 My Wife Is the Eastern Jin Dynasty's Number One Female Demon 我老婆是东晋第一女魔头 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical2.6M WordsOngoing The kings of the Sima clan turned their blades on one another. The northern barbarians ate their fill of human flesh. The aristocratic families fled south in terror. The starving commoners boiled their children in pots. Heroes fought for their lives on the battlefield, while nobles got high in their palaces. Sons killed fathers, younger brothers killed older brothers, daughters became slaves, and men became concubines... This absurd age was one long debauch. Tang Yu: “I just want to protect myse 121.2kReads9.3Score11.5k14d adds

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    A leading figure in the history and literature of the Jin Dynasty, a book whose reputation has been underestimated.

28. 378 铁 The Iron-Blooded Great Tang 铁血大唐 Wen Ye温夜Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [No System, no golden finger] [An ordinary protagonist, without so many lucky encounters and opportunities] Li Weiyang returns to a thousand years in the past as the eldest legitimate son of the princess royal. He thinks he can live a life where clothes and meals are brought to him, neglect his studies, and become the ne'er-do-well he's always dreamed of being. But he doesn't know that everything comes at a price. And so the story begins when he returns to Chang'an once more... What choices will 239Reads5.4Score—14d adds

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    Without a system or profound martial arts skills, despite his noble status, in Chang'an, the center of power, he could only protect himself and his family. Unlike other novel protagonists, he wouldn't act recklessly or treat those high-ranking officials and heads of noble families like fools. They were the most brilliant talents of their time; why should they lose to a useless person from a later era with no social experience of even two or three years?

29. 379 穿 Transmigrated as Li Zhi, I Got a Happily Ever After with Empress Wu 穿成李治，我和武后he了 Electric Blue电光蓝Ancient Romance924k WordsOngoing Attachment, exclusive salvation, and fierce rivalry A gentle, frail puppy who can't resist temptation x a ruthless, icy, alluring older woman Lin Zhao transmigrates. The good news: He's the emperor's legitimate son, powerful and handsome, and the most favored heir to the throne. His wife is beautiful, assertive, and caring, so all he has to do is live off her. The bad news: His family is busy hurting one another. He's so frail and weak that he can barely see. History says he won't even rule for 12.5kReads9.0Score97614d adds

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    Wu Zetian during the Wu Zhou period

30. 380 东 The Eastern Depot's Last Purple-Robed Guard 东厂最后一名紫衣校尉 Windshadow Xiaobai风影小白Historical2.1M WordsCompleted The Eastern Depot, the Ming Dynasty’s most notorious secret police organization. Its members are all sinister, cruel, and heartless. They are all ruthless, vicious, and as venomous as snakes and scorpions. But is the Eastern Depot really like that? 1.5kReads8.8Score16514d adds

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    You can go and take a look.

31. 381 吾 I Am the Son of a Prestigious Clan 吾乃世家子 Heavenly Heart Is One天心不二Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Pay attention, everyone!! This is not a feel-good power fantasy! But it is definitely lighthearted! An unconventional succession to the Tang throne + cheerful day-to-day developments + revelations about the protagonist's background + choices in the face of the tide of history + shifting loyalties + examinations of human nature (by putting other people on trial). This is a story that uses a modern perspective to peer into an alternate version of history, and follows a member of a millennium-old a 61Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend this book! The author's writing is excellent, and there's no one else who can write such a great work.

32. 382 唐 Tang Bureau 唐局 Moonshadow, Gentle Breeze月影风舒Historical365k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Period Drama + History + Adventure + Political Intrigue] In the twenty-third year of the Kaiyuan era, he is charged with the capital crime of raiding the government salt stores from the start! How could Xu Jiudu, a commoner, let the powerful frame him at will? He shorts the salt market, investigates false accounts, and unravels a baffling case... With an abacus for a blade and ledgers for a sword, watch an ordinary man topple the chancellor, take command as military commissioner, and 5Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 383 完 Perfect Punishment 完美罪罚 Northwest Brother Mao西北毛哥Mystery504k WordsCompleted When the bones begin to speak, the truth sinks into even deeper darkness. Forensic pathologist Xu Yanwu believes firmly that “bones never lie; only the truth is beyond deception.” In 1996, in Canghai City, a skeleton sealed away for fifteen years leads to a secret mark bearing the code name “451.” From a bizarre sudden death at a state-owned factory to a “ghost” terrorizing the entire city, a mysterious organization known as the “Judge” quietly emerges behind a series of seemingly unrelated mur 58Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 384 父 Father, I Only Want to Be a Prince 父皇，我只想当个王爷 A Man with a Wu Hook男儿带吴钩Historical5.3M WordsCompleted In the 115th year of the Jingli era, the realm was in turmoil, with three kingdoms standing in opposition. On that day, Ye Zhuo, heir to the Prince of Shou, opened his eyes after being unconscious for three years... Ye Zhuo only wanted to live a quiet, carefree life as a hedonistic playboy. But he was so outstanding that he shone wherever he went. See how Ye Zhuo carves out a path to becoming a wise prince in this chaotic age, one that belongs to him alone! 29.7kReads8.7Score2.5k14d adds

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    The first book is an alternate history, the second, fourth, and eighth books are about the Qin Dynasty, the third book is about the Ming Dynasty, and the fifth, sixth, and seventh books are about the Tang Dynasty!

35. 385 兵 Warrior King Xie Baoqing 兵王谢宝庆 Northwest Brother Mao西北毛哥Historical593k WordsCompleted Li Yunlong: Xie Baoqing! Get your sorry ass out here! Hiding in your hole like a turtle, are you? Xie Baoqing: C-Commander Li! Let’s talk this out! Our Black Cloud Stronghold has already agreed to join the Eighth Route Army under Commander Kong. We’ve even got our unit designation: the Independent Detachment of the New Second Regiment! Li Yunlong: The Eighth Route Army? You think you’re fit to say those words? Your men chopped off my guard’s head. You didn’t know about that? Xie Baoqing: Comm 421Reads8.4Score—14d adds
36. 386 反 Li Chengqian, the Rebellious Crown Prince 反骨太子李承乾 Bold Ink, Light Brush浓墨轻笔Historical498k WordsOngoing “A mountain needn’t be high; it’s famous if immortals dwell there. A man needn’t have many wives; one beautiful wife is enough.” “The Peach Blossom Pool may be a thousand feet deep, but it can’t compare to how close money and silver are to me.” After angering his grandfather, Li Yuan, the imperial grandson Li Chengqian is sent by his father, Li Shimin, to live modestly in Chengjia Village to avoid trouble. By a twist of fate, Li Gaoming from 2022 transmigrates into Li Chengqian’s body. From then 233Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Tang Dynasty novel is a huge hit! 😜😜😜

37. 387 我 I Help Ying Zheng from the Start and Become the Six Kingdoms' Public Enemy 我，开局辅佐嬴政，成为六国公敌 A Leaf in Guazhou一叶瓜州Anime Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted Zhang He transmigrates to the Great Qin dynasty and gains the strongest support System. As long as he helps Ying Zheng, he gets a ten-draw summon. So Zhang He sets out on diplomatic missions to the six kingdoms. He roars through their courts, berates the King of Han, points his sword at the King of Zhao, sweet-talks the King of Chu, sows discord with the King of Qi, schemes against the King of Yan, and outmaneuvers the King of Wei. With Zhang He's help, Great Qin's iron cavalry crushes the six k 11kReads9.2Score78214d adds
38. 388 大 The Tang Dynasty, Me, Sizhi, and an Empire Where the Sun Never Sets 大唐，我和兕子还有个日不落帝国 Bold Ink, Light Brush浓墨轻笔Historical1.1M WordsCompleted (Jinyang Little Princess's daily life + everyone's darling + adorable child + no System + Princess Changle) Tao Yiyan transmigrates into the Tang dynasty and happens to save three-year-old Xizi's life. Using knowledge from the future, the two build a vast empire overseas, dazzling the ministers at court. Along the way, they take Li Shimin and his wife, Xizi, Sun Simiao, and others to the modern era, leaving the Khan of Heaven in shock. In the end, they even swindle a whole aircraft carrier from 746Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The Tang Dynasty novel is here with a bang! [Making a face][Making a face][Making a face]

39. 389 秦 Qin Shi Huang: The Spirit Cauldron Arc 秦始皇·灵鼎篇 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今17k WordsCompleted Qin Shi Huang: The Spirit Cauldron Arc 4Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 390 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty to Become Emperor 穿越明朝当皇帝 Junior Censor少司寇Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Historical Writing Contest] He transmigrates into the body of the Ming dynasty’s last emperor, with less than five months left before the dynasty falls. Zhu Youjian, now with a new soul, is deeply troubled. He can only rely on his knowledge of future history and set out to turn the tide and change the course of events. First, move the capital and make a strategic retreat. Anyone who disagrees gets executed! Next, cultivate the land, carry out land reform, and manufacture guns and cannons. Anyon 371Reads8.8Score11514d adds
41. 391 盛 Guardians of the Flourishing Tang Dynasty 盛唐卫士 Bold Ink, Light Brush浓墨轻笔Historical522k WordsCompleted [Comedy and humor + ironclad loyalty and tenderness + doting on his wife and younger sister] The male lead's soul transmigrates into the Great Tang. He takes Chang'an's four biggest dandies as his disciples, leads villagers in tunnel warfare, gives the Turks a savage beating, takes on the sons of powerful officials, and stands toe-to-toe with the Five Surnames and Seven Great Clans. He heads to Lingnan and subdues Guangxi's Wolf Army, then fights his way to Yunnan, conquers the Six Zhao kingdoms 319Reads8.5Score—14d adds
42. 392 玄 Li Mi, the Mystic Chancellor: Divining the Cosmos and Aiding Four Dynasties as an Immortal 玄相李泌：易数定乾坤，仙踪辅四朝 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今20k WordsCompleted Li Mi, the Mystic Chancellor: Divination Sets the World in Order, an Immortal Aids Four Reigns 4Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 393 从 From Qin Soldier to Ruler of the Realm 从秦卒开始称霸天下 Horizontal Bar Nitpicker单杠杠精Historical352k WordsCompleted After his family falls on hard times, he resolutely chooses to take up his sword and join the Qin camp. From then on, the Qin army has a fearless warrior who charges at the very front of every battle! My name is Ming Kedi! I am a match for ten thousand on the battlefield! 107Reads7.8Score—14d adds
44. 394 抱 The Immortal Path of Baopu: The Legend of Ge Hong 抱朴仙途之葛洪传奇 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今15k WordsCompleted The Immortal Path of Baopu: The Legend of Ge Hong 3Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 395 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 226.6kReads9.5Score27.3k14d adds

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    The first novel, *The Great Ming Dynasty* (also known as *Ming Shizu* or *The Restoration of the Ming Dynasty*), is a fictional work set in the late Ming Dynasty. The protagonist is reborn into the apocalypse of the Ming Dynasty, pursued by Qing troops from the south. He declares, "I will fight the Tartars to the death!" And fights his way back north from Guangzhou. It is undoubtedly a masterpiece of late Ming Dynasty fiction. The second novel, *The Rogue Imperial Tutor*, is a hybrid of various dynasties. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a lowly county magistrate, creates a secluded paradise, is discovered by the emperor, enters the court, navigates the power struggles, marries a princess, and reaches the pinnacle of life!

46. 396 大 The Tang Dynasty Crown Prince Is So Arrogant 大唐太子太嚣张 Little Pi Next Door隔壁小皮Historical1.7M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Tang dynasty as its crown prince, one man saves a million people of the empire on the banks of the Wei River! In this world, those who follow me prosper, and those who oppose me perish. Wherever the sun and moon shine, there shall be only the Great Tang. Those who invade the Great Tang will have their clans wiped out! Those who defy the Great Tang will be exterminated! The great aristocratic clans: “We should never have made an enemy of the Crown Prince. Our familie 2.2kReads8.5Score12814d adds
47. 397 大 The Might of the Great Tang: The Long Winds of the Celestial Strategies 大唐天威之天策长风 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Historical328k WordsCompleted In the chaotic final years of the Sui dynasty, the realm lies in ruins, smoke rises from battlefields, and the people are plunged into misery. A gifted child is born at the Wugong Guesthouse, marked by the auspicious signs of a dragon and phoenix. He is named Shimin, with the great ambition to bring peace to the people. Young Li Shimin is no idle boy. He studies military texts and masters riding and archery. At sixteen, he deploys a feint at Yanmen and drives back hundreds of thousands of Turk 8Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 398 重 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 63Reads—Score—14d adds

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    How does a young man from the martial arts world navigate the officialdom after returning to the Ming Dynasty to become a marquis?

49. 399 我 I Somehow Leveled Up the Tang Dynasty 我居然升级了大唐 Immortal in the Keys键中仙Historical72k WordsOngoing Farming to build up your strength, promoting generals and soldiers, advancing technology, and leveling up the Tang Dynasty! When Tang Wei spent his stockpiled Emotion Points to trigger an upgrade, the village's withered yellow wheat sprang back to life, and barren land became fertile fields. Then Emperor Li Er, a bottomless source of Emotion Points, appeared before Tang Wei. Tang Wei shouted, “A little Tang Dynasty? I’ll upgrade it myself!” Li Er pulled out a small notebook and wrote, “Tang Wei —Reads—Score—14d adds

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50. 400 大 Great Tang: I Called My Own Father, Li Shimin, Big Brother from the Start! 大唐：开局喊亲爹李世民叫大哥！ Bi Qi毕奇Historical599k WordsCompleted In the third year of the Zhenguan era in the Tang Dynasty, a devastating snowstorm ravaged the Guanzhong region. While inspecting the area, Li Shimin unexpectedly encountered his eldest son, Li Mu, who had been dead for years. Why was his son still alive? Why was his son here? To find out what was going on, Li Shimin approached him step by step, only to discover that his son was a genius of unparalleled talent. He discussed state affairs and court politics! He rooted out corrupt officials and re 1.5kReads8.5Score—14d adds

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