Historical Novels 历史小说

1. 401 快 Run! Wei Zheng Is Bringing His Son to Court! 快跑，魏征扛着他儿子上朝了！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Year Seven of the Zhenguan era. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and I transmigrated into Wei Shuyu. As Wei Zheng's beloved son, shouldn't I help my father with his troubles? Li Shimin secretly hiding spending money? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to take a concubine? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to lead a personal campaign? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out... In short, whatever Li Shimin does, we oppose it. That's how you earn a reput 22.7kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves
2. 402 新 The New Empire: I Am the Great Warlord 新帝国：我是大军阀 Zhao Zilong, Charging In and Out Seven Times七进七出赵子龙Historical785k WordsCompleted Chen Chuhe accidentally transmigrates to another world, the Great Xin Kingdom, where he becomes one of the Qin faction's warlords and gains a System that drops loot when he kills enemies! “Ding-dong! Congratulations, Host! You have killed an enemy soldier and received one Mauser Kar98k rifle and 100 rounds of 7.92 mm ammunition!” “Ding-dong! Congratulations, Host! You have killed an enemy soldier and received one Maxim heavy machine gun and 10,000 rounds of 7.92 mm ammunition!” “Ding-dong! Congr 197Reads9.0Score—Shelves
3. 403 从 Starting with Ying Zheng: Emperors of Every Dynasty Arrive One After Another 从嬴政开始：历代君王陆续降临 A Bowl of Hot Dry Noodles来碗热干面Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + humorous + adventure] History buffs, enter at your own risk After Qin Shi Huang died, he was transported to a walled city. One day inside equaled one year in the outside world. Each time the city gates opened, the setting was different, bringing all kinds of fantastical adventures. On the third day, Hu Hai arrived. “Father, you have to get justice for me!” Twelve days later, Liu Bang arrived. “Brother Zheng, don't tell me you still don't know your Qin has fallen!” Wang Mang arriv 128.5kReads9.6Score20kShelves
4. 404 我 My Father Is a Warlord 我的父亲是军阀 Web Novel Newbie网文小咖Urban419k WordsCompleted It is a chaotic age. Resources are scarce, and the land is consumed by war… A young man with a “deadly sixth sense” carves out a bright future in this era of blood and fire. This is the rise of a new empire: a young man kindles a spark amid the turmoil, bringing a golden age to all the people. 2.8kReads8.6Score107Shelves
5. 405 三 Liu Jingsheng, Father of Three Kingdoms: From Wancheng to Ruling the Realm 三国家父刘景升从宛城逆袭天下 Morning Breeze, Moonlit Bath晨风沐月Historical1.9M WordsOngoing A seemingly ordinary accident completely changes Liu Qi’s fate. Just then, the course of his destiny takes a strange turn. When he regains consciousness, he is astonished to find himself in a completely unfamiliar world: the Three Kingdoms era. Even more unexpectedly, he has become Liu Biao’s eldest legitimate son and heir, the lord of Jingzhou. The change in his status fills him with delight, as if he can already see a broad road leading to a glorious future. In this age of chaos, his noble pos 119Reads8.3Score142Shelves

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   The Three Kingdoms! Beautiful women! The struggle for supremacy.

6. 406 以 Martial Artists Who Defy the Law? I'll Crush the Jianghu with the Snow-Dragon Cavalry! 以武犯禁，朕以大雪龙骑踏江湖！ Second Senior Brother of Broken Flow断水流二师兄Historical283k WordsOngoing [Invincible! Tyrannical Emperor! Decisive and Ruthless!] Yang Zheng transmigrates to the Nine Provinces Continent and becomes the emperor of the Great Qian Empire. He thinks he'll finally get to enjoy himself! But he never expected the imperial throne to be anything but supreme here! The martial world is rife with sects! Earthly Immortals refuse to obey orders! The wandering martial artists flout the law! Two grandmasters are about to duel, openly arranging to fight above the imperial capita 1.2kReads8.5Score—Shelves
7. 407 末 Demons in the Apocalypse 末世戏妖 Young Master Donkey Head驴头少爷Historical389k WordsOngoing A torrential storm floods a city in the north. The apocalypse begins in a chaotic age! At a ruined relay station, a refugee boy sees a powerful family’s retainer slaughter an old woman. He boldly steps in, taking down more than a dozen elite guards with his bare hands! The legitimate daughter, Lü Ning'er, offers him a lavish betrothal gift and a treasured tempered blade, entrusting her life to him! He possesses peerless martial skills and carries strategies to conquer the world in his heart. He 15Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   A very insightful and engaging historical novel about power struggles; highly recommended!

8. 408 女 The Empress Went Incognito, and I Successfully Pressured Her into Marriage 女帝微服私访，被我逼嫁成功 Two O'Clock Person两点人Historical533k WordsCompleted [Empress + empress consort + high-octane + author with ten years of experience] The Empress who turns all living beings upside down ascended the throne at the age of twenty-two. Ambitious, driven, and extraordinarily clever, she brought peace and prosperity to the realm under her rule. She was peerlessly beautiful, with an imposing presence like no other. Traveling incognito, she arrived in Dingzhou, only to be successfully pressured into marriage by Liu Feng, a centurion from the city. When Liu 1.2kReads7.9Score102Shelves
9. 409 浴 Bloodbath at Jingkang 浴血靖康 Mo Xiaoyao莫逍遥Historical219k WordsCompleted In the Xuanhe era, the balance of power shifted. Song and Liao had drawn a border, put an end to hostilities, and maintained friendly relations for over a hundred years. In the lands of the White Mountains and Black Waters lived the Jurchen Wanyan clan, a people of hunters and fishers who had long suffered under the Liao and harbored deep resentment. Wanyan Aguda campaigned east and west, united the tribes, and rose swiftly to challenge the Liao. The balance of power was about to be turned upsid 26Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 410 贞 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 Enlightenment on the Way悟途Historical7.7M WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 117.9kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves

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    These are all good historical dramas. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

11. 411 风 Storms Over the Great Jin 风雨大晋 Nine One Six九一六Historical1.8M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read my stories. I hope you enjoy them. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 284Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    The history of the Eastern Jin Dynasty is truly a niche interest.

12. 412 小 Young Sir, I Am Princess Sizi 小郎君窝是兕子 Tomato Egg Yu番茄鸡蛋渝Historical1.1M WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, he transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty, where he met Sizi. Using a wealth of modern technology and supplies, he indirectly helped the Tang Dynasty advance, ensuring that its old regrets would never come to pass. 762Reads6.8Score—Shelves
13. 413 喜 Joy in the Tang Dynasty 喜唐 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.6M WordsCompleted Bright and glorious is the Tang, favored by Heaven to rule the myriad lands. Our founding ancestors answered Heaven’s call, and the four imperial clans followed its ways. Heaven granted us boundless blessings, and our clans share a common virtue. Our descendants carry on the legacy, offering sacrifices to the gods and matching the Pole Star. What did it really mean for all nations to pay tribute? Was it about uncritically worshipping foreign languages, or going abroad and being treated as honore 123.6kReads9.4Score12.8kShelves
14. 414 大 Great Tang: A Time-Traveling Best Friend and the Little Princess Jinyang! 大唐：超时空，闺蜜晋阳小公主！ Splashing Ink to Brew Tea泼墨煮茶Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [The Daily Life of Princess Li Mingda of Jinyang + Two-Way Time Travel + No System + Beloved Little Darling + Princess Changle!] A time-crossing mirror connects the Tang Dynasty to the 21st century, bringing Princess Li Mingda of Jinyang and Xiao Ran together across time and space. The little princess now has hand warmers, hot-water bottles, thermal underwear, down jackets, sweaters, and more to get through the bitter Tang winter... As a little foodie, she naturally needs all kinds of candy, pas 29.5kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves
15. 415 大 A Hundred Thousand Miles Across the Great Tang 大唐十万里 Spring Breeze Fills the Little Tower小楼尽春风Historical4.2M WordsOngoing The Tang dynasty at its height: a land of blooming flowers and splendor, its romance sung through the ages. The ancient saying, “The people are water, and the ruler is a boat,” rings like a thunderclap. Yet the great clans remain entrenched, and the common people still struggle. The Tang's battle standards stand beyond the passes, its majesty reaching in every direction. Yet the barbarians remain barbarians, lying in wait for their chance. This young empire rises steadily, fearless as it presses 27.3kReads8.4Score2.4kShelves
16. 416 双 Double Transmigration to the Tang Dynasty: Little Sizi's Happy Life 双穿大唐：小兕子的快乐生活 Kid Playing in the Mud小孩玩泥巴Historical3.6M WordsOngoing [Princess Jinyang Li Mingda] [Little Sizi] [Everyday life] [Dual Transmigration] [No System] [Little toddler] [Princess Changle] [Li Shimin] [Heartwarming] [Funny] A heartwarming tale of doting on a child. Doting on a child. Doting on a child. The important things must be said three times. The silver light from a Tang Dynasty grape-and-bird-patterned silver incense ball entered Little Sizi and Li Hao, beginning a fantastical encounter. Little Sizi: “Open it up~~~ Big bro, be a little stricter.” 36.3kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
17. 417 大 The Little Princess of Jinyang in the Tang Dynasty's Time-Traveling Adventure 大唐超时空之晋阳小公主 Writing a Book in My Spare Time抽空写本书Urban1.0M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation is now available: The Tang Princess Is Bad at Games but Loves Them, and Visits the Modern World. The adorable, sweet little Princess Si has arrived. This story focuses on her everyday life, with a little help for the Tang Dynasty's development along the way. There is no female lead, so feel free to dive in. There are quite a few novels with this theme these days, but the author decided to write one anyway. Readers are welcome to virtually raise this little one. 6.3kReads8.8Score311Shelves
18. 418 贞 The Spendthrift Son of the Zhenguan Era 贞观败家子 Qian Fugui-er钱富贵erHistorical5.4M WordsOngoing He transmigrated into the world as the son of Li Yuan's third brother, who had died young, and grew up far from home. "Nephew!" Li Yuan called out to Li Fu. "Nephew!" Li Fu called out to Li Chengqian. Don't be afraid. Your uncle's here... Go, invite His Majesty over. I have something to discuss with him. What? I should go see him? What are you talking about? He's just an emperor, while I am a noble prince! 32.3kReads8.6Score2.2kShelves
19. 419 天 The Hunan Army (Complete in 6 Volumes) 天下湘军（全六册） Chu Tianshu楚天舒Historical1.4M WordsCompleted “Xiang Army” was the name given to the local armed forces of Hunan in the late Qing dynasty. They were first called the “Xiang Braves” and later the “Xiang Army.” Founded by Zeng Guofan, the Xiang Army established an infantry, a navy, a military administration office, and a supply bureau. Its leading officers were mainly from Hunan, and Zeng Guofan was connected to them as a fellow native, teacher, classmate, or relative. The army valued education. Battalion commanders recruited their own soldie 225Reads9.4Score105Shelves

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    A historical novel set in the late Qing Dynasty, presented in a fictional style. It's quite good.

20. 420 刘 Liu Yong: The Hunchbacked Top Scholar 刘墉：驼背状元 Zhao Hui赵辉Historical456k WordsCompleted Liu Yong (1719–1804), courtesy name Chongru and art name Shian, was from Zhucheng, Shandong. He was the son of Liu Tongxun, a Grand Secretary. He passed the imperial examination in the sixteenth year of the Qianlong reign and was later appointed a Hanlin Academy compiler. He rose to Grand Secretary of the Tiren Hall and was granted the title of Junior Guardian of the Heir Apparent. Liu Yong’s life was full of hardships, and he also had a physical disability. Yet he was an honest official, a bril 11.7kReads9.6Score1.3kShelves
21. 421 黑 The Spade Blossom Strategy God Descends 黑桃花攻略之神降 Sacrificial Quicksand祭流沙Ancient Romance244k WordsOngoing [Pretending to Be a Rogue Immortal from the Start + Awakening as Heaven’s Executioner + Infinite Realms + Rebirth and a Double Revenge Mechanism + Devoted Pair] She was once the most inconspicuous rogue immortal by the Reincarnation Pool. Simply because she stumbled upon the secret of Divine Lord Shao Heyuan forcing his way into the cycle of reincarnation to pursue Star Lord Siming, her immortal bones were shattered with a single strike, and she was cast down into the mortal world to endure torm 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wei, Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties

22. 422 薛 Xue Gang Rebels Against the Tang (Original Novel) 薛刚反唐（原著） Lotus-Dwelling Scholar如莲居士Historical158k WordsCompleted It was the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, during the reign of Emperor Gaozong in the Tang dynasty. On the night of the lantern festival, a drunk kicked over Chancellor Zhang Tianzuo's sedan in the middle of the street. Who was this reckless man? None other than Xue Gang, the third son of Xue Dingshan, Prince of the Two Liao Regions, and the Tiger of Tongcheng! That one kick had disastrous consequences: it startled the imperial carriage, frightened Emperor Gaozong to death, and gave Empr 3.4kReads9.6Score256Shelves
23. 423 岳 The Complete Story of Yue Fei, Part One: The Fall of the Central Plains 岳飞全传（上）：神州陆沉 Hu Xiaoming胡晓明Historical281k WordsCompleted Set against the historical backdrop of the Song-Jin conflict at the turn of the Northern and Southern Song dynasties, this book follows three main storylines: Yue Fei's resistance against the Jin, the Song court's flight south, and the rise of the Jin. It offers a sweeping panorama of the fierce war between Song and Jin, bringing to life a host of vivid, compelling figures, including Yue Fei, Qin Hui, Zhao Gou, Wuzhu, and Nianhan. It also vividly portrays the lives and fates of ordinary people d 360Reads9.5Score—Shelves
24. 424 天 Sky Screen: My Livestream Connects Past and Present 天幕：我的直播通古今 Seven Lines, Ah七线啊Historical242k WordsCompleted [Historical what-ifs + livestreaming + System + sky screen + past and present connected] By day, I livestream explanations of the history of various dynasties, only to discover that people from ancient times are watching. Connecting past and present means that people from ancient times can come to the modern world, while I can travel to ancient times during the day. Guests who have appeared in my livestream so far include Crown Prince Zhu Biao of the Ming, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, Li Longji, an 376Reads—Score107Shelves

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    This book [Salute][Salute]

25. 425 大 The Romance of the Ming Dynasty 大明演义（明朝演义） Ji Zhenlun纪振伦Historical336k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Great Ming Dynasty paints a sweeping portrait of the rise and fall of the Ming dynasty. It opens amid the chaos at the end of the Yuan, when Emperor Shun of Yuan’s debauchery and misrule plunge the land into turmoil. Zhu Yuanzhang rises from a monk at Huangjue Temple, gathers heroes such as Xu Da and Chang Yuchun, defeats rival warlords including Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng, drives out the Yuan court, and lays the foundations of a new dynasty. The book recreates the grand 2.5kReads9.5Score108Shelves
26. 426 薛 Xue Dingshan’s Western Campaign (Plain-Language Edition) 薛丁山征西（白话版） Lotus-Dwelling Scholar如莲居士Historical241k WordsCompleted The Conquest of the West by Xue Dingshan, in a plain-language edition, is set against the grand Tang campaign to conquer Xiliang and tells the legendary life of Xue Dingshan, son of the famed general Xue Rengui. Young Xue Dingshan possesses extraordinary skills, but after accidentally injuring his father, he retreats from public life for a time. Later, he answers the call to serve and leads the western campaign, battling Xiliang's fierce generals on the field and becoming entangled in a love sto 1.4kReads9.4Score122Shelves
27. 427 汉 Tales from the Han Dynasty 汉朝时期那些事 Qianzhong Swordsman黔中刀客Historical1.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Qin dynasty, the realm fell into chaos and heroes rose up everywhere. Chen Sheng, Xiang Liang, Xiang Yu, Zhang Han, Liu Bang, and countless other heroes burst onto the stage. The book’s battle scenes are grand and sweeping, one after another, each packed with explosive action and never a dull moment. Its heroes are vividly portrayed, and their clashes are thrilling and spectacular. The story twists and turns, with memorable episodes, while the writing is witty and humorous, bri 564Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    At the end of the Qin Dynasty, the world was in chaos, and heroes rose up one after another, including Chen Sheng, Zhang Han, Xiang Yu, Liu Bang, and Zhongli Mei. The book features magnificent and epic battle scenes, one after another, each more thrilling than the last, with no dull moments. The heroes are vividly portrayed, their duels are exciting and thrilling, the story is full of twists and turns, and the writing is witty and humorous, connecting the past and present, and offering insightful commentary. It's a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable read, quickly absorbing various kinds of knowledge – a truly worthwhile read.

28. 428 说 The Complete Story of Yue Fei: Original Edition 说岳全传（原版全集） Qian Cai钱彩Historical420k WordsCompleted The Complete Story of Yue Fei, written by Qing dynasty author Qian Cai, is a historical novel about the loyal and heroic deeds of Yue Fei, a renowned Southern Song general who fought against the Jin. Beginning during the reign of Emperor Huizong of Song, the book depicts Yue Fei joining the army as a young man and becoming a student of Zhou Tong. He later serves under Zong Ze in the campaign to defend the emperor, repeatedly defeats the Jin forces, and wins great renown. Yue Fei's loyal and cour 1.1kReads9.6Score129Shelves
29. 429 岳 The Complete Biography of Yue Fei (Two-Volume Set) 岳飞全传（全二册） Hu Xiaoming胡晓明Historical543k WordsCompleted Set against the historical backdrop of the Song-Jin conflict during the transition between the Northern and Southern Song dynasties, this book follows three main storylines: Yue Fei's resistance against the Jin, the Song court's flight south, and the rise of the Jin dynasty. It offers a sweeping portrayal of the epic war between Song and Jin, bringing to life such vivid and compelling figures as Yue Fei, Qin Hui, Zhao Gou, Wushu, and Nianhan. It also vividly depicts the lives and fates of ordina 51Reads9.1Score—Shelves
30. 430 三 Three Kingdoms: The Peerless General Wants to Be a Strategist 三国：无双武将要当军师 Seven Pets七宠Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Ma Qiang transmigrates back to the Three Kingdoms era, and the Ma family of Xiliang joins the ranks of the contending warlords. Watch me dominate the Three Kingdoms! Zhou Yu says, “If Yu was born, why was Qiang born too?” Cao Cao says, “A son should be like Sun... Ma Jingwei.” Zhuge Liang says, “I've learned a lot from Ma Qiang.” Zhao Yun says, “Jingwei and I fought for three hundred rounds, and I came away unscathed.” Ma Chao says, “My fourth brother is invincible!” 123Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Three Kingdoms period was written by checking historical facts every day.

31. 431 幕 Behind the Scenes: The Greatest Powerbroker of the Sui and Tang Dynasties 幕后：隋唐第一大佬 No Bowing Before the King见王不行礼Historical337k WordsCompleted From the start, all he wanted was sugarcane, but after one mishap after another, he transmigrates to the final years of the Sui Dynasty. The Sui Dynasty is too dangerous... The Han gangs are full of rough men who can round up hundreds or thousands of people at any moment and start a fight. The aristocratic clans can send out entire armies at any moment and start a fight. Emperor Yang is too brutal, and Li Shimin is too devious. Women in the Sui and Tang dynasties are so uninhibited. Ah, where do 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A behind-the-scenes story set in the late Sui and Tang dynasties, it's quite good.

32. 432 从 From Commoner to Emperor 从布衣到皇帝 Undersea Cannon Shot海底杠上炮Historical333k WordsCompleted (Carefully written, with smart characters and no System, just solid logic!) Zuo Huan transmigrates to the Jing Kingdom with his wife. To find her after they become separated, he joins the Jing army, helping repel barbarian invasions, put down rebellions in the territories, settle disputes with neighboring states, and navigate the fierce power struggles among several princes... As time passes, Zuo Huan discovers that this world isn't as simple as it seems... 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical time-travel novel you absolutely can't miss! The protagonist and his wife time-travel together but are separated. To find his wife, the protagonist joins the Jing Kingdom army to resist barbarians and quell rebellions in their territory. After displaying abilities beyond his time, he becomes embroiled in the power struggles of several princes, ultimately forced to embark on a path of vying for imperial power. The author's writing is excellent, logically rigorous, and avoids any simplistic plot points. The writing style is concise and efficient, with numerous settings. Don't let the author's newcomer fool you; the content is unique and original.

33. 433 绝 PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds: The Airdrop God 绝地求生之空投成神 Fool愚人Anime Fanfiction3.4M WordsCompleted Mu Han gets the PUBG Airdrop God System. Other players rack up money and skills by killing people. Sorry, but I'm not like those flashy show-offs. I just want airdrops and a chicken dinner. As for killing people? That's just a bonus! “Ding! Successfully secured an airdrop. Reward: [Sniper God Skill].” “Ding! Successfully secured an airdrop. Reward: 50,000 RMB.” “Ding! Successfully secured an airdrop. Reward: One adorable little girl!” Wei Shen: “What the hell, I got headshot again?!” Dai Mei: “W 1.4kReads8.3Score180Shelves
34. 434 瓦 The Legend of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义 Anonymous佚名Historical74k WordsCompleted The Romance of Wagang Fortress recounts the rise and fall of the Wagang rebel forces, painting a sweeping picture of the chaos and competing warlords at the end of the Sui dynasty. Outraged by the Sui dynasty’s tyranny, the heroes launched a major rebellion in Shandong and gathered at Wagang Fortress. Among them were righteous champions such as Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin, as well as the resourceful Xu Maogong. Together with the eighteen rebel kings, they matched wits and strength against Emperor 1.3kReads9.6Score116Shelves
35. 435 隋 Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties (Original) 隋唐演义（原著） Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical685k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties is a famous historical novel in the tradition of historical romance and a classic of Chinese literature, compiled by the Qing dynasty writer Chu Renhuo. Set during the final years of the Sui dynasty and the early Tang dynasty, the book blends official histories, unofficial accounts, and folk legends. It vividly portrays the political upheaval from the decline of the Sui to the founding of the Tang, the legendary exploits of heroes, and the loves and feud 390Reads9.6Score—Shelves
36. 436 小 The Tale of the Five Young Tigers 小五虎演义 Zhang Hefang张贺芳Historical270k WordsCompleted Traditional Chinese thought has a long and rich history, marked by originality, innovation, and literary distinction. Its early forms were particularly distinctive, encompassing religious theology, classic works of traditional Chinese medicine, ancient military strategy, Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism and the Hundred Schools of Thought, feng shui and the occult, the Twenty-Four Histories, customs and local gazetteers, and much more. This series, “Treasures of Classical Chinese Learning,” preserv 309Reads9.3Score—Shelves
37. 437 说 The Complete Story of Yue Fei (Vernacular Edition): An Old-Style Romance of the Loyal Yue Fei 说岳全传（白话版）：精忠岳飞古本演义 Qian Cai钱彩Historical471k WordsCompleted This book is a popular, plain-language translation of The Complete Story of Yue Fei. It begins with the story of the Golden-Winged Great Peng King, a guardian deity beside the Tathagata, who is banished to the mortal realm to repay an injustice. It follows Yue Fei, the reincarnation of the divine bird, from his birth and martial training to his enlistment in the army, where he leads the Yue Family Army to defeat the Jin forces time and again, quell rebellions and banditry, and serve his country 2.8kReads9.4Score173Shelves
38. 438 大 The Rise of the Qin Empire Under the Ying Clan 大秦嬴氏之帝国崛起 Deep, Deep in the Mountains深深深山Historical526k WordsCompleted As a member of the Ying clan, the Prince of Shu, Ying Wuyou, has watched the Qin Empire collapse and his brothers and sisters be slaughtered. Was history already set in stone? I only want to survive. Will they let me go? 216Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 439 精 Yue Fei: A Complete Three-Volume Set 精忠岳飞（全三册） Ding Shanxi丁善玺Historical499k WordsCompleted Yue Fei was a renowned general of ancient China and a widely celebrated national hero. He joined the army at nineteen and fought for twenty years, winning all two hundred major and minor battles. Time and again, he prevailed against larger forces and stronger foes, steadfastly defending half of the Southern Song realm. Rising from an ordinary man to a military commander, his mastery of both letters and arms, his noble character, and his unflagging ambition and self-discipline have inspired gener 426Reads9.5Score—Shelves
40. 440 慈 For the History of Empress Dowager Cixi, This Book Is All You Need 慈禧历史读这本就够了 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical365k WordsCompleted [History + Secrets of Empress Dowager Cixi + Qing Dynasty + Imperial Harem + Political Intrigue] One book to understand Empress Dowager Cixi and the Qing Empire 1.6kReads9.4Score115Shelves

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    These stories melt away the ice in our hearts like warm sunshine; cultivation is nurtured through empathy, and good fortune becomes a gentle echo in our souls. 🌹

41. 441 中 An Introduction to Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识 Li Ran李然Historical839k WordsCompleted This book is a systematic and comprehensive encyclopedia of essential knowledge about Chinese literature, intended to provide readers with thorough, well-organized cultural knowledge. Covering literature, art, religious beliefs, politics, economics, culture, entertainment, philosophy, science, and many other fields, it uses detailed discussions and a rigorous scholarly approach to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of Chinese culture. The section on literature prov 162Reads8.6Score—Shelves
42. 442 中 One Book Is All You Need to Read Chinese History 中国历史读这本就够了 Lü Simei吕思勉Historical357k WordsCompleted Discover the truth of history through clear, accessible writing. A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese History is the magnum opus of the renowned historian Lü Simian. Organized chronologically, it covers politics, economics, culture, society, and much more. In this sweeping historical work, Lü Simian brings a series of vivid scenes to life with engaging prose and a rigorous historical perspective: from ancient legends of the world's creation to the gradual formation of ritual and musical civilization 52Reads8.4Score—Shelves
43. 443 这 This Tang Dynasty Is a Little Chilly 这个唐朝有点冷 Chen Taiyao陈太瑶Historical107k WordsCompleted [Lesser-known Figures + History for Fun] Don't imagine the Tang dynasty as just officials and scholars leaning on railings along Chang'an's avenues to compose poetry, a noble consort gently waving a fan, and Emperor Taizong solemnly surveying the realm. This book opens the “refrigerator door” of history to show how the celebrated figures presented so seriously in official records may actually have been jokesters, master wisecrackers, and purveyors of astonishing twists. Come along, and you'll di 22Reads9.2Score—Shelves
44. 444 岳 The Old Grandmother of Yue Family Village 岳家庄的老祖母 Mountainside Man in the Rain雨落山人Historical107k WordsCompleted [A grandmother builds a business + Yue Fei's family teachings + brotherhood] A mother's love makes her strong, and she becomes the soul of her clan. One mother's thirty-year flight lays the foundation for her family's six-hundred-year legacy. During the Hongwu reign of the Ming dynasty, Yue Guangyong, the thirteenth-generation descendant of Yue Fei, dies young in Tangyin County, Henan Province, where his family has lived for generations. He leaves behind his widowed wife, Yue Yushi, and their tw 563Reads9.3Score104Shelves

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    Good historical novels

45. 445 汉 Winds Rise in the Late Han 汉末风起 It's Uncle是大叔啊Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + Ancient History] The proud sun embraces the clear sky, immortal music rings around the heavens; A dark dragon pours down in torrents, shattering the jade firmament to dust. Standing amid the vast wilderness, I set my bold ambitions in motion; I burn the clouds for three thousand miles, and send waves surging through ten thousand fathoms; Even as the heavens fall and the battle rages, I rise again after every setback. The winds rise. Han? Han! Han. With a golden finger from a la 61Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    A decent book

46. 446 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 33.7kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves

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    Chaotic times are easier to write about, right?

47. 447 大 Great Qin: I Grow Stronger with Every Enemy I Kill 大秦：我杀敌就能变强 Chen Miaowu陈喵呜Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Reborn in the late Warring States period, Bai Zhong becomes a new recruit on the Qin battlefield against Zhao. Ying Zheng is in the midst of sweeping across the six states and unifying the realm, and war is raging everywhere. Bai Zhong obtains the War God System. Every enemy he kills makes him stronger, earns him merit, and brings him closer to a title of nobility and the pinnacle of life. Making use of Qin's system of military merit and noble ranks, Bai Zhong rises from a new recruit by killing 4.6kReads8.1Score394Shelves
48. 448 从 From Lowly Soldier to Great Xia’s Fiercest General 从小士卒到大夏第一猛将 Jun Siqing君思卿Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted A general's bones lie forgotten, while an actor's private affairs are known throughout the land! After transmigrating, I become a soldier on the northern frontier of Great Xia. With corruption in the court and danger lurking in the martial world, I must find a way to survive amid one perilous situation after another, relying on nothing but my soldier's grit... 1.4kReads8.4Score106Shelves
49. 449 争 The Warlord of a Chaotic Age 争霸之乱世枭雄 Nian Jiu念久Historical758k WordsCompleted The Central Plains are in chaos. Wei, Shu, Chu, Jin, Yan, Xu, Qi, Liang, Wu, and Chen have each carved out territory and proclaimed themselves rulers. More than two hundred years of turmoil have seen over a thousand battles, countless dead and wounded, and a land laid waste. Beyond the Central Plains, the northern and southern Xiongnu watch like tigers, frequently raiding the borderlands. Unifying the realm is an urgent necessity. Qin Mu, who rose from the ranks of an ordinary soldier, had hoped 2.4kReads8.2Score109Shelves
50. 450 昏 Foolish Emperor: A Treacherous Minister Makes Me Choose a Consort from the Start 昏君：开局奸臣让我选妃 Dragon Battles in the Wilderness龙战于野Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [Also known as: The Son of Heaven of Great Zhou] Zhou Qingtian transmigrated into the body of the Great Zhou emperor, who had been intellectually disabled since birth. Treacherous ministers stirred up trouble within the court, while foreign tribes surrounded the realm from without. Zhou Qingtian turned the tide and awed the land, vowing to become an emperor remembered for all time! 1.3kReads8.4Score124Shelves

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