Historical Novels 历史小说

1. 1 西 Notes from the Western Expedition 西征随笔 Wang Jingqi汪景祺Historical35k WordsCompleted Notes from the Western Expedition is a collection of essays written by the Qing dynasty literatus Wang Jingqi during his journey west in 1724, the second year of the Yongzheng reign. The book comprises around 35,000 characters. Following the author's route from Hebei to Xi'an in Shaanxi, it weaves together his observations along the way, encounters with people, depictions of society, and accounts of historical events. Its scope is broad and its style meticulous, combining documentary value with 11Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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   Must-read classic books [smirk]

2. 2 瓦 The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义 Liang Langchuan梁朗川Historical74k WordsCompleted The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w 845Reads9.5Score107Shelves
3. 3 历 Two Thousand Years of History Through the Eyes of an Immortal 历史永生者的上下两千年 Kunlun Fish昆仑鱼Historical486k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the final years of King Zhou of Shang, the protagonist finds that his elder brother is E Lai, ancestor of the Qin state, and his younger brother is Ji Sheng, ancestor of the Zhao state. Able to live forever, he heads straight to Mengjin to pledge his loyalty after hearing that King Wu of Zhou has ascended the throne. He slowly builds up his credentials, rising from junior officer to senior officer and then to magistrate, until he has a fief of his own... He accompanied Ki 1.4kReads8.1Score111Shelves

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   They're all historical power struggle stories, and they update regularly; you can check them out if you're looking for something to read.

4. 4 1 1853: Reshaping the Han People's Realm 1853，重塑汉人天下 Oxygen Gas Is Toxic氧汽有毒Historical701k WordsOngoing [Late Qing Dynasty] [Struggle for Supremacy] [Development] [No System] The third year of the Xianfeng reign, 1853 in the Western calendar. That year, Jinling fell, and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom officially took control of Tianjing. Anti-Qing forces reached their peak. That year, Sun Huai'an formed a local militia in the name of defending his home and country, training his own new army. That year, the Small Sword Society launched an uprising in Shanghai, and Sun Huai'an knew his opportunity had 44.2kReads8.1Score3.6kShelves
5. 5 小 The Rise of a Little Landlord 小地主崛起路 How Could One Know with Empty Sleeves两袖清风怎知Historical652k WordsOngoing The story of a transmigrator who only wants a quiet life, but is forced to change the world by the brutal, dehumanizing nature of the feudal system, and to surpass himself. (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental.) 459Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 6 上EN The Dragon Son-in-Law 上门龙婿 Young Master Ye叶公子Urban8.8M WordsOngoing The Ye family is one of the most powerful families in Yanjing and across the country. Yet Ye Chen is a live-in son-in-law everyone looks down on. No one knows who he really is. Those who despise him will eventually kneel before him, trembling with fear, and call him “Master”! 228.4kReads9.2Score9.3kShelves

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   Ye Chen, the Super Live-in Son-in-Law

7. 7 鬼 The Divine Schemes of Guiguzi 鬼谷神谋 Qing Chong Yue Er青虫月二Historical4.6M WordsCompleted [Historical Fiction Writing Contest] Other people are reborn into wealth and privilege, but I came back as a stalk of rice. No, a stalk of rice growing on a grave! A lovesick woman ate me, and became my mother. I became Guigu Wang Chan, whom later generations called Guiguzi, the founding patriarch of the Vertical and Horizontal School. In this turbulent age, watch me stir up the world once more and make my mark on the battlefields of the Warring States! 583Reads6.6Score102Shelves

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   The first book about Guiguzi—the author dared to write it, would you dare to read it?

8. 8 三 Three Kingdoms: My Brother Is Dian Wei, and I Take on Lü Bu from the Start 三国：家兄典韦，开局硬刚吕布 Young Eunuch年轻宦官Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Dian Mo transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes Dian Wei's younger brother. To join Cao Cao's camp, Dian Mo sends a letter that leaves Cao Cao stunned. Cao Cao: “Find the person who wrote this letter, no matter what. This must be the peerless genius I've been looking for!” While the whole camp launches a search, Dian Mo comes to Cao Cao of his own accord and begins his career as a strategist. Yuan Shao: “The Dian brothers are one a civil genius, the other a military geniu 46.5kReads9.6Score4.7kShelves

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   These are all the books I have. I can't find the one about the Qin Dynasty. They're all pretty good.

9. 9 大 Great Tang: From the Start, I Used the Imperial Jade Seal to Crack Walnuts 大唐：开局传国玉玺砸核桃 Zhoushan Gatekeeping Grandpa舟山管门大爷Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Great Tang] [System] [Mischievous Kid] [Sign-In] [Funny, Hilarious] After transmigrating to the Great Tang, Li Ke becomes an eight-year-old boy. He has been signing in for eight years from the start and has received countless rewards! One day, Li Ke uses the Imperial Jade Seal to crack walnuts. Li Shimin: TAT Ke'er, don't, don't smash it! Li Ke: Come on, Father. Give me a dog’s bark! Li Shimin: Ah!!! I am the emperor, and you want me to bark like a dog? Li Ke: If not, then how about letting me 16.5kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
10. 10 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
11. 11 东 The Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms 东周列国志 Feng Menglong冯梦龙Historical677k WordsCompleted More than five hundred years of upheaval in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods unfold in this book! The Zhou royal house declined and the feudal lords rose. The Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period took turns dominating, while the Seven Warring States fought for control of the Central Plains. From the brief hegemony of Duke Zhuang of Zheng to Duke Huan of Qi uniting the feudal lords; from Wu Zixu’s quest for revenge to the battle of wits between Sun Bin and Pang Juan; from 83Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    We have a five-thousand-year-old civilization that has captured the world's attention, which cannot be encompassed in a dozen or so books.

12. 12 明 A History of the Ming Palace 明代宫闱史 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical734k WordsCompleted Venture deep into the palace to explore the love and hatred between emperors and their consorts; delve into history and discover the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you understand the palace. Understand the palace, and you understand history. Understand history, and the realities of the world become clear. Palace romances are an important branch of traditional historical fiction. 40.9kReads9.6Score710Shelves

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    Historical novels are endlessly enjoyable

13. 13 岳 The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传 Lord of the Pearl-Returning Tower还珠楼主Historical161k WordsCompleted A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country. 990Reads9.6Score—Shelves

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    I love historical articles so much!

14. 14 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score256Shelves
15. 15 明 Starting Out in a Ming Dynasty Garrison 明末从卫所开始 History of the Southern Ming南明史Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Was the late Ming truly beyond saving? Was the Ming Dynasty really worthless? Was the Great Ming truly so easy to defeat? Join me as we explore this era. The seventh year of the Chongzhen reign, late spring. Farther north than northern Shaanxi, beyond the frontier, watch as a hereditary soldier from a military garrison rises step by step and changes everything along the way. This book has no golden finger, only one heroine, no runaway tech tree, and no high-yielding corn or sweet potatoes. A new 3.3kReads7.4Score253Shelves

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    I recommend some great books from the late Ming Dynasty! The first one starts with the reform of the military garrisons in the late Ming Dynasty and features a single female protagonist. It has some flaws, but the structure is clear and the storyline is good! The next two need no introduction!!!

16. 16 铁 Ironblooded Late Ming 铁血残明 Ke Shanmeng柯山梦Historical2.5M WordsOngoing In the late Ming dynasty, Spain and Japan gradually restricted the outflow of silver, reversing the capital inflow that the Ming had enjoyed since the early sixteenth century. The commercial and smallholder economies that coexisted under the Ming were both hit by deflation. Combined with the effects of the Little Ice Age, one domino after another fell, plunging the realm into chaos. In the eleventh month of the sixth year of the Chongzhen reign, the roving rebels crossed the river south of Mianc 103.6kReads9.4Score10.8kShelves
17. 17 哈 Hahaha, Great Ming 哈哈哈，大明 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In an age when everyone is rebelling, to survive, you have to be more ruthless than every rebel king. You have to become the greatest rebel king of all. Take down Gao Yingxiang first, then Zhang Xianzhong, then Li Zicheng, and after that, go straight for the Eight Banners. You Manchus, your emperor is back. 455kReads9.4Score68.3kShelves
18. 18 操 Controlling the Ancestors: Creating a Millennium-Old Clan from the Chu-Han Contention 操控祖宗：从楚汉争霸创千年世家 Just Pay Me给钱就行Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A story of a millennium-old clan and its ancestors After graduating from university, Chen Cheng gained the ability to travel through time, going back and forth across history to control his own ancestors! If he can't get rich in the present, he'll start in ancient times! He takes a leg from Xiang Yu during the Chu-Han Contention, becomes Emperor Wen of Han's tutor amid the Lü Clan Disturbance, pushes through reforms in Emperor Jing of Han's era, and turns the tide in the late Eastern Han! The Ji 98.3kReads8.9Score7.9kShelves

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    I think these books are very good, especially the first one, it's really good.

19. 19 开 From the Start, Armed with Just a Blade, I Slaughter My Way from Death Row to Regent 开局一把刀从天牢死囚杀成摄政王 The Evening Breeze as Before晚风如故Historical3.2M WordsOngoing [Ruthless] [Scheming] [Powerful Minister] [Fights Dirty] [Chinese-Style Enchantress] [Backstabbers Deserve to Die] Transmigration isn't about holding back. It's about doing whatever you please. The moment Chen Yan opens his eyes, he's in a prison dungeon, after his own father and younger brother reported him. With his life hanging by a thread, he doesn't hesitate for a second. He turns to a powerful minister and becomes his most loyal lackey! The powerful minister demands a token of loyalty. Che 12.8kReads8.9Score991Shelves
20. 20 过 With a Photographic Memory, Isn’t It Only Natural I Came First in the Imperial Exam? 过目不忘，我中状元正常吧？ Mountaineer登山客Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Lu Chengan forgot to drink Granny Meng’s soup. One day, he transmigrates to a remote mountain village in the Great Zhou dynasty and becomes the second son of the Lu family’s second son. To take the imperial examinations, Lu Chengan has no choice but to urge his father to better himself. Before he knows it, his father becomes an official. Lu Chengan: Does he still need to work hard? 48.6kReads8.6Score5.2kShelves
21. 21 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 25.8kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves

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    Historical fiction + alternate history + farming + hunting + power struggles – this book is worth following! "Want a wife? The government will assign one, and it'll even be tax-deductible!" A poor hunter casually agrees, and unexpectedly, he receives a beautiful and wealthy wife. With no surplus food, he braves the snow to hunt deep in the mountains to ensure his wife's survival. With the help of his hunting dogs, he reaps a bountiful harvest, but on his return journey, he encounters a snow leopard blocking his path. This thrilling yet sweet farming life is simply non-stop! Highly recommended! [Request for more updates!]

22. 22 三 Three Kingdoms: Eight Million for the Governorship of Ba Commandery 三国：八百万买巴郡太守 Little Tangyuan 521小汤圆521Historical344k WordsOngoing (Power struggles, farming, daily life, modern knowledge, with occasional alternate history for the sake of the plot!) In the third year of Guanghe, the Western Garden sells official posts at clearly marked prices. The great clans of Yingchuan fight over the post of governor, the governor of Ba Commandery launches a rebellion, and for half a year, no one wants the job, even for eight million. Jiang Lin, a transmigrator, arrives in the late Han dynasty along with his delivery van and makes more th 14.6kReads7.3Score1kShelves

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    There are many of these.

23. 23 喋 Bloodshed Brothers and the Woman with a Gun 喋血兄弟和带枪的女人 Lying-Down Dog躺狗Urban1.1M WordsCompleted To love one person is fidelity. To love two is cheating. To love three is a tangled affair... To be loved by one person is happiness. To be loved by two is anxiety. To be loved by three is a disaster... 1.2kReads7.1Score117Shelves

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    A scene reminiscent of the Republican era, featuring a young man and a beautiful woman [kissing emoji]

24. 24 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 14.8kReads8.3Score422Shelves

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    This is a superb historical novel that is both excellent and very enjoyable.

25. 25 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 52.7kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves
26. 26 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 757Reads9.6Score—Shelves
27. 27 二 Li Shimin Transmigrates into Fusu: Is This Not an Easy Win? 二凤穿扶苏，这不是躺赢吗？ Dragon Spring Sings at Night龙泉夜鸣Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Li Shimin lay in eternal sleep at Cuiwei Palace. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to the thirty-sixth year of the First Emperor of Qin. Faced with the Great Qin’s deep-rooted decline, even Emperor Taizong Wen could only sigh, “This will be difficult!” Difficult or not, he still had to save it. Your position shapes your perspective. And now he was Fusu. The First Emperor held absolute power. He was no Li Yuan, and would never give him the chance to stage a Xuanwu Gate coup! Fortunat 33.2kReads9.2Score5kShelves

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    First, there's the time-travel novel. The character descriptions are quite good, and the plot is exciting. Why is it rated so low? Whose interests did the author threaten? [Eating popcorn emoji] Second, there's the "Skyfall Review" type of novel, which is also very well written. A particularly enjoyable aspect is that when reviewing the reigns of incompetent rulers, the author extracts famous generals from those eras and sends them to the reigns of wise rulers. The author also frequently includes scenes of meetings between different dynasties, including meetings between the greatest emperors of all time—brilliant! And the last emperor in the review is truly well-written!!! They come together, becoming indispensable companions in each other's lives—it's really good! [Crying emoji]

28. 28 商 The Pinnacle of the Business World 商道问鼎 An Idle Person如是闲人Historical326k WordsCompleted Reborn as a merchant, wielding an abacus like a sword and controlling the lifelines of seven kingdoms. In his previous life, he was Shen Mo, a tycoon whose wealth surpassed all others. But after trusting his closest friend and fiancée, he was falsely accused of treason and colluding with the enemy. His fortune was seized, and he was tortured to death in the town square as he watched the commercial empire he had built crumble. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to twenty years earlier 1Reads—Score182Shelves

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    Betrayed by his closest confidants and unjustly killed, this was the fate of the wealthy merchant Shen Mo in his past life. Reborn, he no longer clings to simple business profits. An old ledger, concealing the secrets of seven kingdoms, becomes the key to his comeback. In a chaotic world ravaged by war, he relies not on swords and spears, but solely on his abacus and cunning. He meticulously calculates his moves in the cracks between the marketplace and political intrigue, thwarting his enemies' plots, controlling the lifeline of resources, and forging a path to the pinnacle of commerce in an era of fierce competition. ☀️

29. 29 历 A Historical Recap: Spoiling Emperor Shi Huang with the Secret That His Dynasty Ends in the Second Generation 历史盘点：给始皇帝剧透二世而亡 Have a Sip of Tea喝口茶Historical1.6M WordsOngoing [Historical rankings] + [Blood-pressure-raising comparisons] + [Spoiler comments] + ... Chen Yuan acquired a time-traveling historical video-editing System that let him edit videos and broadcast them to every dynasty through the sky screen! An idea struck him. He thought ranking videos were boring, so why not make a truly nasty comparison? It would be much more fun to pit emperors praised through the ages against those reviled for all time! First, show Zhu Di, who conquered the Mongols at Langj 70.6kReads8.9Score5.1kShelves
30. 30 曾 The Story of Zeng Guofan 曾国藩演义 Xu Zheshen徐哲身Historical381k WordsCompleted The Romance of Zeng Guofan follows the tumultuous life of the famed late Qing minister Zeng Guofan, offering a sweeping account of the epic struggle between the Taiping Rebellion and the Qing court. Author Xu Zhesheng uses historical sources as its framework and literature as its soul, vividly portraying Zeng Guofan’s legendary journey from an impoverished scholar to a celebrated minister of the restoration. He founded the Xiang Army and turned the tide, and championed the Self-Strengthening Mov 5Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A must-read classic book! [Thumbs up]

31. 31 穿 In Northern Qi, My Pets Became the Emperor and Empress 穿越北齐，宠物成了皇帝和皇后 The Galaxy Flows into the Stars天河入星Historical181k WordsOngoing [History + struggle for supremacy + war + multiple heroines + lighthearted comedy + decisive violence + hard-edged political schemes] I transmigrate to Northern Qi and become Gao Changgong, suffering the suspicions and machinations of Emperor Gao Wei. But my beloved dog, Dahuang, and my beloved cat, Xiaobai, transmigrate along with me! Dahuang becomes Emperor Gao Wei, and Xiaobai becomes the empress. Minister: Your Majesty, I believe Prince of Lanling is plotting a rebellion! Gao Wei: Oh? Then c 498Reads—Score262Shelves

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    If you're looking for something to read, this is a must-read! A mind-blowing time-travel story set in the Northern Qi Dynasty, where your beloved cat, Xiaobai, also travels back in time and becomes the Empress. Court intrigue is intertwined with the adorable spirit of a pet, offering plenty of laughs amidst serious history.

32. 32 四 The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义 Su Yan Zhuren素阉主人Historical104k WordsCompleted Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin 74Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    A history book I absolutely love [kissing emoji]

33. 33 万 In the Thirty-Eighth Year of Wanli, I Became the Princess Who Guards the Nation 万历三十八年，我成了镇国公主 The River-Tracing Lantern Bearer溯河燃灯者Ancient Romance697k WordsOngoing Tags: #MingDynastyPowerStruggles #RebornAsAPrincess #RigorousHistoricalResearch #SolvingAndInvestigatingCases #HouseholdAndCourtIntrigue #InfrastructureAndReform Beneath the tiny body of a child lies the soul of a forty-year-old who has seen it all. Everyone takes her for an innocent little girl, indulging and patronizing her without a second thought. But they don't know that behind those seemingly clear childlike eyes, she has already seen through the ills plaguing the Ming Dynasty. Illegal k 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Political intrigue novels of the late Ming Dynasty

34. 34 有 A Descendant of Prince Jing of Zhongshan 有一人，中山靖王之后 It's Feifei是霏霏啊Historical666k WordsOngoing “There was a man descended from the Prince of Zhongshan, and a great-great-grandson of Emperor Jing of Han.” “He was ambitious from a young age, and later became a student of Lu Zhi, a great scholar renowned throughout the realm...” “Sadly, his family fell into decline, and he had no choice but to make a living weaving mats and selling sandals.” “When the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out, he did not let his low status and poverty make him lose heart. He swore brotherhood with two others in the 20Reads6.7Score—Shelves
35. 35 穿 I Transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms to Help Liu Bei Revive the Han Dynasty 穿越三国辅佐刘备三兴大汉 Clouds and Water in the Sky npc云水在天npcHistorical488k WordsCompleted I'm an unlucky transmigrator. Before I transmigrated, I was a poor wage slave. After transmigrating, I was still flat broke. As Guo Degang said, “Who stays poor for their whole life? Clearly, some people stay poor for several lifetimes!” (Guo Degang: “I never said that! I deny it. He's slandering me!!!”) I've been poor for more than nineteen hundred years now. I'm planning to join Liu Bei. If I succeed, call me Marquis Nie, and you'll find me in the biographies of the great families in the histo 419Reads7.2Score—Shelves
36. 36 漢 Han Descendants 漢種 Anime Bedding二次元铺盖Historical569k WordsCompleted Fresh out of college, Li Mu transmigrates to the year 194 AD, only to be mistaken for a spy and brought before Liu Bei! A hellish start? No, this is a dream scenario from the start! Recruit famous generals, change the strategy, defy fate, and build a “New Ji Han”! A fusion of historical fact and Romance of the Three Kingdoms: faithful to the historical framework A satisfying strategist-focused story: crush the opposition with brains, no mindless cheat powers “This time, I’ll help Lord Xuande rev 978Reads7.7Score109Shelves
37. 37 三 Three Kingdoms: I'm Wang An, the An Who Brings Peace to All Under Heaven 三国：在下王安，安天下的安 Ink Galaxy墨银河Historical1.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era as Liu Bei's chief clerk, Wang An becomes a strategist under Liu Bei and helps him defy fate. Lu Bu betrays us from behind? I'll make sure you never set foot in Xu Province. A sneak attack on Jingzhou? I'll wipe out your Jiangdong first. Can't have both Wolong and Fengchu? I'm as good as two of them! … In short, wherever I'm around, the words "failure" don't exist in Emperor Liu's vocabulary. I'm the greatest secretary in the Three Kingdoms! 2.7kReads8.8Score180Shelves
38. 38 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting with Four Sworn Brothers in the Peach Garden 三国：从桃园四结义开始 Windblown Love and Waves风吹爱浪Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Better to swear brotherhood in the Peach Garden than burn incense with the heroes of WagGang. A modern young man named Zhang Liang, sharing his name with the chancellor who helped Liu Bang establish the Han dynasty, awakens to the memories of Blue Star. To his dismay, he finds himself in the chaotic final years of the Eastern Han, where human lives are worth no more than weeds. Worse, it is a world based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei regard him as a gr 609Reads7.4Score124Shelves
39. 39 三 The Three Kingdoms’ Greatest Logistics Master: What Can Xiao He Even Do? 三国第一后勤大师，萧何算什么？ Lotus Blooms into a Box莲花落地成盒Historical1.1M WordsCompleted When dynasties rise, the people suffer. When they fall, the people suffer. Gu Nanxing transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty with the protagonist's special status: both his parents are dead. But no System activates for him. He thinks he'll have to rely on his past-life knowledge as a veterinarian to scrape by in this chaotic age, but then he encounters Liu Bei, one of the Three Kingdoms' chosen heroes. Some call Liu Bei a hypocrite. Others say he has great ambitions, or that he is an unpara 1.3kReads7.6Score100Shelves
40. 40 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei's Strategist, I Kill Lü Bu From the Start 三国：刘备军师，开局诛杀吕布 Blessings for All Under Heaven福泽天下Historical1.0M WordsCompleted In the second year of Xingping, Liu Bei and Yuan Shu faced off at Guangling, leaving Zhang Fei to hold Xiapi. Liao Chen transmigrates from a later era and becomes a secretary under Zhang Fei. After awakening a strategist System, he helps Zhang Fei hold Xuzhou and execute Lü Bu! Liu Bei: “With a strategist like you, I feel like a fish in water!” Cao Cao: “Infuriating, infuriating! Such a brilliant talent has ended up under Liu Bei!” Yuan Shu: “I refuse to accept this! That accursed Liu Xuande, t 749Reads7.6Score104Shelves
41. 41 我 I Live Next Door to Zhuge Liang in the Three Kingdoms 我在三国和诸葛做邻居 I'm Totally Bamboozled麻了麻瓜Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + assisting Liu Bei + one heroine + no System + no brainless characters + strategy and warfare + slow burn] (If you don't like it, don't read) To deal with the civilization crisis of the future, Chen Chen transmigrated back to the final years of the Eastern Han dynasty on a mission. To prevent a massive loss of life, he had to unify the land sooner. To keep the rise of technology from taking unnecessary detours, he had to plant the seeds of science and technology early. As for ch 4.1kReads8.8Score373Shelves
42. 42 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Tell Liu Bei I’m a Transmigrator! 三国：开局告诉刘备我是穿越者！ Soaring Across the World天下翱翔Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Just as he is about to starve to death, Liu Bei’s men happen to rescue him! They saved his life, so he’ll repay them many times over! And so, he becomes Liu Bei’s chief strategist. With more than two thousand years of history committed to memory, could he really let his lord stumble into a trap? Helping Liu Bei conquer the realm shouldn’t be too much to ask! 6.7kReads9.1Score499Shelves
43. 43 三 Three Kingdoms: The Strongest Strategist, From the Start I Plot to Kill Cao Cao 三国：最强军师，开局设计杀曹操 Feng Shuang Liutong枫霜流瞳Historical1.2M WordsCompleted No System in this story, just strategy and farming. To make things more exciting, the generals are slightly stronger than usual. This is not fantasy, and the tone is light and humorous, so read with confidence. Liu Bei gazed at Li Xuan with a complicated expression. This young man could command armies from behind the scenes, devise peerless strategies, spot talent with an unerring eye, outwit everyone, see far into the future, and excel at everything. He was eloquent, seemingly able to predict t 6.1kReads8.6Score396Shelves
44. 44 诸 Zhuge Village Fool, You're Scheming Against Me Again 诸葛村夫，你又算计我 Smoked Wukong熏悟空Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Not Invincible + Aiding Liu Bei + Neither Glorifying nor Denigrating + Early-Round Conquest + Mid-Round Farming + Late-Round Sainthood] The first three chapters show the protagonist testing Liu Bei with his words. Pay attention to the title: his advice is supposedly offered, but it’s all fake. Fake advice. Volume One: Head north to save Xu Shu’s mother... Volume Two: Infiltrate Xiangyang to recruit talent for Liu Bei... Volume Three: Make early plans for Yi Province... Volume F 21.2kReads9.3Score2kShelves
45. 45 三 Three Kingdoms: Heir to the Sage Strategist, I Help Liu Bei Conquer the Realm 三国：谋圣之后，我帮刘备拿天下 Dragon in the Wind龙行风Historical1.3M WordsCompleted No System + Assisting Liu Bei + Ensemble Cast + Slow Burn, not a wish-fulfillment novel. Zhang Yu transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes a minor clerk in Runan. When a collateral branch of the Yuan family smears his name, Zhang Yu beats them up, then promptly takes Chen Dao with him to Suanzao to join Liu Bei. A letter predicting the future sets Zhang Yu on the path of a strategist. From then on, he assists Liu Bei in campaigns across the land, leading the Han dynasty to 5.2kReads8.8Score358Shelves
46. 46 穿 Transmigrated to the Late Han Dynasty, I Cling to Liu Bei's Coattails 穿到汉末紧抱刘备大腿 Country Lane乡间小路Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Completed novel: Three Kingdoms: What?! Diao Chan Is My Older Sister! New novel: Guan Hai Entrusts Me with His Orphan, and I Lead the Yellow Turbans to Conquer the World (Set in the world of Romance of the Three Kingdoms) After transmigrating to the late Han dynasty, I'm all alone, with no connections, power, or influence. And now a chaotic age is about to begin. What should I do? Obviously, cling to a powerful big shot and do my best to stay alive. Of course, when I've got nothing better to do, 6.3kReads8.8Score607Shelves
47. 47 穿 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms: Strategizing to Rule the Realm 穿越三国之谋定天下 Chen Sha Xuan Jing沉沙玄晶Historical596k WordsCompleted Chu Du, a double PhD in history and chemical engineering, transmigrates to the final years of the Eastern Han dynasty. Here, warlords rise everywhere and bandits swarm the land. Here, flames of war rage and chaos reign. This is an age of brilliant stars. (This is an alternate Three Kingdoms setting. To bring many characters onstage at the same time, some of their ages have been adjusted. It couldn’t be helped. Please don’t nitpick, thanks.) 1.6kReads8.4Score101Shelves
48. 48 三 Three Kingdoms Battle Royale 三国大逃杀 Milk and Greens牛奶和青菜Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After Chen Shen dies, he transmigrates to the late Han dynasty, during the Three Kingdoms era. The good news is that once he completes his mission, he can get a new identity and return to his previous life. The bad news is that there are more than a dozen others just like him. This is a contest among transmigrators, as characters from the original world sort out who is loyal and who is treacherous. It is a test of ability and luck, as well as conscience and principles. By a twist of fate, he joi 424Reads7.9Score—Shelves
49. 49 我 I Switched Sides to Serve Liu Bei as a Strategist. Why Are You Crying, Cao Cao? 我转投刘备当谋士，你曹操哭什么 Three Thousand Years of Staying Up Late熬夜三千年Historical366k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, Lin Yu begins assisting Cao Cao in Dongjun. He persuades a million Yellow Turban soldiers to surrender to Cao Cao, then joins forces with Zhang Miao, Chen Gong, and others to have Cao Cao appointed governor of Yan Province. He helps Cao Cao recruit talented men, turning him into a powerful warlord in no time. He even changes the course of history and saves Cao Song, Cao Cao’s father. But Cao Cao stubbornly insists on slaughtering the people of Xuzh 2.1kReads7.4Score134Shelves
50. 50 三 Three Kingdoms: My Laid-Back Strategist 三国：我的咸鱼军师 Ink Wears Away, Leaving the Scent of Words墨损文香Historical4.5M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] + [Farming] + [No Harem] Li You, a history student, transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms and unexpectedly strikes up a friendship with Guo Jia. Serving Liu Bei and waging war across the land, watch how this cunning student creates a legend unlike any other in the Three Kingdoms. Zhuge Liang: “Li Bochuan is a heaven-gifted genius. I am no match for him.” Cao Cao: “If only I had known Bochuan's talent sooner. Things would never have come to this.” Guo Jia: “All that talk about Li B 32kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves

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