Historical Novels 历史小说

1. 651 雍 Emperor Yongzheng (3 Volumes) 雍正皇帝（全三册） Er Yuehe二月河Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Volume One: The Nine Princes’ Struggle for the Throne In the final years of the Kangxi reign, the crown prince’s position in the Forbidden City is on the verge of collapse. The princes contend for power, and danger lurks beneath the surface. The Eighth Prince boasts that he is equally accomplished in both letters and arms, and enjoys the support of the court ministers. Surely the throne must be his. The Fourteenth Prince leads troops west, carrying on his ancestors’ legacy, and his influence gro 2.5kReads9.6Score426Shelves

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   Recommended historical novels of the Jiaqing Dynasty, Yongzheng Dynasty, and Ming Dynasty based on official historical data and real historical and social data

2. 652 战 The Flames of War in the Warring States 战国那些烽烟 Mu Yuan牧远Historical87k WordsCompleted This book presents the sweeping history of the Warring States in a more entertaining way, from the division of Jin by the Three Families to the raging fires of the Seven Warring States. Heroes emerged in great numbers, and talented people rose to prominence, until Qin finally unified the land. No matter how many times the Chinese people have endured the turmoil of “division after long unity,” the ideal of “unity after long division” has always flowed through the blood of the people of China, ins 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a true historical story

3. 653 永 Emperor Yongle 1: Claiming the Throne of the World 永乐大帝1·问鼎天下 Yun Shi云石Historical298k WordsCompleted After Zhu Yuanzhang's death, the Jianwen Emperor stripped the vassal princes of their military power. Seeing disaster looming, Prince of Yan Zhu Di began secretly building up his strength while battling the imperial court, and at the brink of life and death, he turned the tables and raised an army to quell the rebellion. Facing a court that ruled the entire realm, the Yan domain, with only Beiping under its control, was like a lone boat in a vast ocean, in constant danger of capsizing beneath th 3.5kReads9.6Score545Shelves
4. 654 李 Li Tianxia 李天下 Jian Dicheng简涤尘Historical113k WordsCompleted More than a thousand years ago, during the turbulent Five Dynasties period, a remarkable hero rose to prominence. With his courage and wisdom, he carved out an impressive legacy. Yet fate had other plans, and the end of this hero's story is one that leaves us sighing with regret... Join us as we step into those eighteen years of contests in wisdom and courage, those eighteen years of clashes between literary and military prowess, those eighteen years of dizzying rises and falls... 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This novel, Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, is an unpopular but exciting history of troubled times. The main line is the life experience of the male protagonist Li Cunxu. It's a wonderful and thought-provoking book that makes people feel emotional when reading it!

5. 655 大 The Qin Dynasty in Strange Colors 大秦异色 Tutu Who Loves Gundam喜欢高达的土土Historical196k WordsCompleted [Soul Transmigration - Alternate History - Political Intrigue - Fantasy - Goofball - Goofball - Still a Goofball] When he woke up, he landed flat on his face. It was the nineteenth year of the Qin calendar. He had become Jiang Lü, the youngest son of the King of Qin, though no one had told him. He had a protective grandmother, a rash but loving uncle, and a maid who was always by his side. And yet he still managed to make trouble at every turn. But this world was far from as simple as history —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A historical time-travel story. When Qin destroyed Zhao, a Zhao girl went undercover and was ordered to abduct the young prince. On the way to escape, she was killed by a vision from the sky. The modern male protagonist time-traveled and took over the prince's body. With his back to the general's ancestor, he dealt with the first emperor Li Si and Zhao Gao, and faced the murderous intentions of the remnants of the Six Kingdoms.

6. 656 未 Unknown Realization 未知领悟 Mo Yaoshu墨要输Historical247k WordsOngoing After Qin Shi Huang unifies the six kingdoms, he searches for the secret to immortality, refining elixirs and seeking immortals overseas. Ten-year-old Chen Wei and his companions enter Xianyang to sell medicinal stones, setting off on a fantastical journey of growth. Here you’ll find the ingenious craftsmen of the Mohists, the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams of the Yin-Yang School, the Four Books and Five Classics of the Confucians, and the Thirty-Six Stratagems of the strategists. There are ma 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Selling alchemy stones can also trigger adventures. Chen Wei was carrying a parchment scroll with lines that he couldn't understand. He originally just wanted to mend the holes, but he was targeted and only learned the secret of the scroll after he and his companions escaped!

7. 657 从 From Poor Son-in-Law to Building an Empire Where the Sun Never Sets 从寒门赘婿到打造日不落 I Love Iced Black Tea我喜冰红茶Historical553k WordsOngoing [Lovably despicable villain] [Feel-good power fantasy] [Cunning] [Lighthearted] [Schemer] [Shameless] [Not an invincible protagonist] After transmigrating into the body of a live-in son-in-law, Xu Ye was given three strict rules by his ice-cold wife: “No sharing a bed. Don't touch me. And don't bring shame upon the Chen family!” Xu Ye laughed. He was a top-tier special agent. Was he really going to let some young girl boss him around? His wife's best friend clung to him every day. The Holy Maide 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The writing is very good, the details are very realistic, and it is easy to be drawn into the plot without knowing it.

8. 658 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi 慈禧太后 Xu Che徐彻Historical236k WordsCompleted Empress Dowager Cixi was a renowned figure in the history of late Qing China. Following the course of her life and drawing on authoritative historical sources, this book sets the record straight and recounts the controversial life of the empress dowager. It offers a comprehensive account of major events, including the mystery surrounding her birth, her daily life, her youth, her flight north with Emperor Xianfeng, her handling of the Eight Regency Ministers, her falling-out with Prince Gong, the 367Reads9.4Score—Shelves
9. 659 诡 The Fog of a Bizarre Case 诡案迷雾 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical642k WordsOngoing A historical mystery and political intrigue novel set in the fictionalized Wu Zhou period of the Tang dynasty, around the fifteenth year of Wu Zhou. It follows the protagonist and his companions as they enter government service and become entangled in a series of criminal cases, as well as the gripping struggle over the succession to the throne at the Luoyang court. This is my second novel. I hope you enjoy it, and I’ll do my best to tell a good story! 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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10. 660 东 Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms: Complete Original Edition 东周列国志（原版全集） Feng Menglong冯梦龙Historical764k WordsCompleted Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms is a historical novel compiled by Feng Menglong and originally written by Cai Yuanfang. It spans five hundred years of Spring and Autumn and Warring States history, from King Ping of Zhou’s eastward move to Luoyi through the Qin conquest of the six kingdoms. Against the backdrop of the declining Zhou royal house, it paints a sweeping picture of the feuding states, celebrated ministers and strategists, assassins and righteous heroes, and the rise and fall o 1.3kReads9.6Score344Shelves
11. 661 殿 Your Highness, Rest Assured: We’re Still Making the Nation Rich and the Army Strong Today 殿下放心，今天也有在富国强兵 Curtainfall X Qiqiyue落幕X柒柒月Eastern Fantasy740k WordsCompleted [Western fantasy lordship + berserker farming, all of it! Wits and brawn, all of it! A brand-new approach that never feels stale!] Humanism’s spring breeze sweeps across the land, and romantic ideals take hold everywhere. Berserker warfare and farming advance hand in hand, blending hard-nosed history with blood and iron. Modern know-how dispels curses with ingenuity, while scientific thinking reimagines the arcane. Intensive farming overcomes poor harvests, and the general staff plans every move 8.9kReads9.1Score849Shelves

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    The plot is compact, the content is exciting, and the characters' emotions and details are very detailed. It is a good book and worth reading.

12. 662 雍 Emperor Yongzheng: The Nine Princes' Struggle for the Throne 雍正皇帝·九王夺嫡 Er Yuehe二月河Historical364k WordsCompleted A major work by Er Yuehe, hailed as “a milestone in twentieth-century historical novels about Qing emperors.” An authoritative, vivid historical novel that enlightens and inspires. 1.1kReads9.5Score115Shelves
13. 663 南 Turbulence in the Southern Song: Liu Shan Transmigrates into Zhao Gou 南宋风云：当刘禅穿越成为赵构 An Old Friend Comes in Autumn's Chill秋寒故人来Historical645k WordsOngoing [No System] [Political intrigue] [Passionate civil servant] [Yue Fei's Northern Expedition] After several lives of reincarnation, Liu Shan has mastered both civil and military arts. His soul enters Zhao Gou's body, bringing earth-shaking changes to the Southern Song. Qin Hui: “Your Majesty, why have you become a hawk? I can hardly serve as your chancellor anymore. Sob...” At the Battle of Xiaoshang River, Liu Shan personally takes the field: “I'm here. Let's see who can take Yang Zaixing's life! 101Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All I can say is that it looks great [blowing kiss]

14. 664 乾 Emperor Qianlong (Complete in Six Volumes) 乾隆皇帝（全六册） Er Yuehe二月河Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In The Qianlong Emperor (Complete Six-Volume Set), after ascending the throne, Emperor Qianlong resolves to usher in the Qing Dynasty's greatest era. He governs with leniency, makes undercover visits among the people, and pursues his ambitions with confidence and determination. He reforms the bureaucracy, strengthens the military, puts down rebellions, and makes seven tours of Jiangnan. In his later years, however, intrigue stirs at court, border crises loom, and his sons scheme against one anot 3kReads9.6Score481Shelves
15. 665 青 The Qingfu Chronicles: My Years as an Official in Northern Song 青蚨录：我在北宋当官那些年 1,318 Shooting Stars Hit Me1318颗流星砸到我Historical320k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Northern Song, the wastrel Zhao Buqi stumbles upon a “Mother Coin of the Green Fly” and embarks on a life full of extraordinary encounters. What kind of nonsense is this? Zhao Buqi somehow becomes an official, befriends a bunch of remarkable men, and finds himself surrounded by stunning beauties. With the protagonist’s luck, the wastrel even grows into a hero who fights the Jin! Yet he is also tormented by the mystery of his own origins. Fate’s cycle turns! A far greate 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A dandy boy once got money from his mother and became a wealthy official in the Northern Song Dynasty. However, at the end of the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty was in danger, so he bet on the future with his wealth.

16. 666 嘉 Jiaqing: The Emperor Who Was 'Wise and Great' Yet Achieved Nothing 嘉庆：一个“英明伟大”到一事无成的皇帝 Liye立业Historical531k WordsCompleted Emperor Jiaqing was a ruler who inherited an established state. He was determined to reverse the decline, shunned extravagance, severely punished corruption, and rewarded honesty. He warned his ministers against complacency and neglect. Yet the Qing dynasty’s decline had already taken hold. Its corrupt bureaucracy remained unchanged, and he was powerless to turn things around. Faithful to historical sources yet rich in vivid storytelling and deftly structured, this book creates a multidimensiona 183Reads9.4Score—Shelves
17. 667 中 The Complete Biographies of Chinese Emperors: Super Platinum Edition 中国皇帝全传（超白金版） Shan Cong善从Historical770k WordsCompleted The Complete Biographies of Chinese Emperors: Super Value Platinum Edition brings together biographies of more than four hundred emperors from every dynasty, from Qin Shi Huang, who first established the title of “Emperor,” to Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty. The emperors are arranged in chronological order by dynasty. Famous emperors who had a major impact on history are described in greater detail, while emperors who were little more than puppets are sketched briefly. The book gives 1.9kReads9.5Score407Shelves
18. 668 四 Four Winds Valley 四风谷 Hua Chongnian花衝年Historical309k WordsCompleted Zheng Wuyang, a poor farmer with an upright nature, provoked the powerful in a moment of anger and brought ruin upon his entire family. He died with bitter resentment amid the flames. His wronged spirit lingered, but somehow a Taoist priest from Four Winds Valley brought him back to life and gave him a treasured sword, allowing him to slay every villain that very night and exact his revenge. Yet even after avenging his family, Zheng Wuyang felt no relief, only endless confusion. To help him find 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The details are compact and it is a good book worth reading.

19. 669 江 Jiang Yan’s Dream: Flowers Bloom from His Brush 江淹一梦笔生花 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical505k WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Daming era (463 AD), Jiang Yan was gathering firewood in the biting wind by the Qingxi River. Suddenly, he spotted a young woman stumbling along the main road, clutching her wounded left arm, with three constables from the Court of Justice in hot pursuit. Jiang Yan pulled her into a reed bed, helping her evade the officials’ deadly grasp. It turned out she was Xie Wei’s daughter. Xie Wei had been implicated in the Fan Ye case because of his poetry and pro 91Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical text, rigorous creation of real historical materials

20. 670 前 Romance of the Former Han Dynasty 前汉演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical563k WordsCompleted Cai Dongfan's Romance of the Former Han is a historical chapter-by-chapter novel set amid the turmoil at the end of the Qin dynasty and the founding of the Western Han. In 100 chapters and nearly 560,000 words, it vividly recreates this turbulent age. From Qin Shi Huang's tyranny and Chen Sheng and Wu Guang's uprising, to the rivalry between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu, and then the founding of the Han and Empress Lü's grip on power, the book is full of both bloody battlefield clashes and sinister pol 3Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    History books you can't put down [making faces]

21. 671 两 The Romance of the Two Han Dynasties (Treasury of Chinese Classical Historical Romances) 两汉演义（中国古典演义小说精品书库） Zhen Wei甄伟Historical411k WordsCompleted Historical romances have long been loved and welcomed by people from all walks of life, especially townsfolk and working people, and their popularity has endured. This is due not only to generations of folk performers who have carefully told and spread these stories, refining and embellishing them until the works grew ever more polished, compelling, and moving. Another important reason is that they possess a distinctive national character and style, vividly reflect the qualities of our people, a 16Reads8.7Score—Shelves
22. 672 薛 The Xue Family Generals 薛家将 Anonymous佚名Historical292k WordsCompleted The story begins with Xue Rengui, born into poverty, who relies on his martial skills and strategic acumen to distinguish himself in the Eastern Campaign. He subdues Liaodong, conquers Motian Ridge, and earns great military honors, becoming an important general of the Tang Dynasty. However, he repeatedly falls victim to the schemes of Zhang Shigui and other treacherous officials, enduring one hardship after another. Xue Rengui’s son, Xue Dingshan, takes up his father’s cause and leads an army on 1.2kReads9.5Score102Shelves
23. 673 说 The Romance of Sui and Tang 说唐演义 Old Fisherman of Mandarin Duck Lake鸳湖渔叟Historical203k WordsCompleted Why not read a classic? The Romance of Sui and Tang is a sweeping historical epic and heroic legend, telling the stories of famous founding generals of the Tang dynasty such as Qin Qiong, Luo Cheng, and Cheng Yaojin, whose names are known in every household. It mainly recounts how the heroes of Wagang Stronghold banded together to rebel against the Sui and help establish the Tang dynasty. It brings to life the chaotic era of eighteen rival kings and sixty-four rebel armies... These outlaws were 75Reads9.5Score—Shelves
24. 674 西 The Romance of the Western Han 西汉演义 Zhen Wei甄伟Historical259k WordsCompleted Zhen Wei’s version of The Romance of the Western Han is a sweeping epic of the Chu-Han conflict, taking you back to the war-torn chaos at the end of the Qin dynasty. From the power struggles in Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s later years and Zhao Gao’s corruption of the court, to the rise of Xiang Yu and Liu Bang as rival heroes battling for supremacy, and onward to the fateful Feast at Hongmen and the tragic songs of Gaixia, this book vividly paints a grand tableau woven with political intrigue, ambiti 9Reads8.6Score—Shelves
25. 675 被 The Time Left Behind 被遗拾的时光 Radiant Elegance逸品芳华Modern Romance466k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support gives me the motivation to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! This is a period novel set close to real life, following three generations through different eras, from the War of Resistance Against Japan and the turmoil of the Chinese Civil War to the educated youth years and modern city life. It tells how they struggled against the tide of social change and forged different paths 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a near-finished real-life story that records real historical events. It is adapted based on the real stories of people around you. It is a time that is remembered and forgotten by history.

26. 676 这 This Three Kingdoms Has No Transmigration 这个三国不穿越 Marquis of Xiangping, Defender of the East镇东襄平侯Historical700k WordsCompleted There are fewer and fewer novels about the Three Kingdoms that stick to the official history. This one presents a complete picture of the era, with the schemes and calculations of great figures, the helplessness and laments of ordinary people, incisive analysis, historical figures weighing their decisions, and examinations of the historical context. It features vivid depictions of military strategy and warfare, as well as the complexities of human relationships at every turn. All these elements 183Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The official history of the Three Kingdoms, a vivid historical literature, allows you to understand the events and characters in history, and see the strategies, games, interests and worldly sentiments behind them. Focusing on the geography, military, families, personnel, and conspiracies of the Three Kingdoms. Don't brag about the characters, keep the perspective fair and impartial

27. 677 北 King of the Northern Frontier: Starting with Faking My Death 北境之王：从假死开始 Woodenhead's Journal木头的日志Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Shen Yan, a top modern strategic analyst, awakens after an explosion to find himself in the body of Xiao Jingming, the poisoned, good-for-nothing fourth prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Facing certain death, he calculates every move with precision, feigns death with a silver needle, and sets an astonishing deception in motion. A “tragic accident” sets a fire. A charred corpse lets him slip away unnoticed. The emperor posthumously ennobles him, and his ceremonial tomb is sent to the northern fro 2.5kReads7.8Score277Shelves

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    The unpopular prince was not popular even after his death. The golden cicada escaped from his shell and went to the north to develop his power.

28. 678 古 Games Through the Ages: Livestreaming Myself Tearing Apart Japanese Soldiers from the Start 古今游戏：开局直播表演手撕鬼子 Liang Chen Ming Qing良辰鸣轻Historical90k WordsOngoing [Livestreamed worldwide + Fourth-Dimensional Disaster + Real history + Behind-the-scenes power fantasy] The day Lin Chen lost his job, he accidentally bonded with the Ancient and Modern Emotion Management System! He received a transmigration gate leading straight to the real past! Officially, it was an immersive historical game. In reality, everything beyond the gate was real history, real people, real blood, and real wars! The players thought it was VR as they built the Great Wall, fought Japan 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who knows, family members! At the beginning, the Japanese were torn apart by hand, and the global live broadcast was directly blasted! Ancient and modern time travel + system buffs bring the real historical battlefield to the screen. Every punch hits the sweet spot. There are no peeing spots in the whole process. Tomato originals can be used directly.

29. 679 大 Ming Dynasty Imperial Exams: From the Start, I Became the Father of Five Children 大明科举，开局成了五个孩子的爹 Little Zhang Under the Night Lamp夜灯下的小张Historical393k WordsCompleted (Farming + daily life in ancient times + imperial examinations) A reassuring read. Shen Lin'an inexplicably finds himself reborn in ancient times in the body of a widower, with four sons and a daughter to care for, as well as a mother in her fifties. The original owner was a scholar, but he had never even earned the title of licentiate. He was too weak to shoulder a load or lift a hand, knew nothing of farming, and spent every day in drunken stupors, letting the years slip by. Let's see how Shen 3.2kReads7.0Score278Shelves

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    If you regret watching it, tell me directly

30. 680 双 Two Emperors Descend: The Han and Tang Dynasties United 双帝临天：汉唐合璧 Ke Junhui柯骏辉Historical236k WordsOngoing A new work is out! Welcome to read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Two Emperors Come to Heaven, Han and Tang Dynasties Combined" This masterpiece is like a magical key, opening a door for us to deeply explore these two great dynasties.

31. 681 羲 The Chronicle of Xihe 羲和志 Sailing Through the Galaxy in a Dream梦入星河行舟Historical251k WordsOngoing I usher in the Industrial Age in 200 BC!!! During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Western Han, the Xiongnu threaten the northern frontier, watching like tigers ready to pounce... The feudal lords within the passes are also stirring restlessly... The author has tried to base this story on historical records. Readers, please point out anything that may be inaccurate! The book is divided into four parts: Beacon Fires and Smoke, A Long Song of Han Towers, The Nine Provinces and Four Seas, and All Und 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The pace is slow in the early stage, but the content is too hardcore!!!

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