Historical Novels You Absolutely Can't Miss!!! 绝不可错过的历史文！！！

1. 751 苟 Surviving in Turbulent Times with My Roommate and Our Divine Armor 苟在乱世，我和室友有神甲 Old Friend of Chang'an1长安故人1Historical634k WordsCompleted After attending an armor convention, I woke up to find that my three dorm mates and I had transmigrated fully armed! And we landed in the worst possible start: the Upheaval of the Five Barbarians! The Central Plains have fallen, and the sons and daughters of Han are treated like cattle and sheep, left to be slaughtered at will? Have you asked the “divine armor” we’re wearing, forged from modern special-grade steel? When the Xiongnu’s curved blades gouge our chests, and the Jie people’s arrows bu 1.1kReads6.5Score105Shelves

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   These two books are quite good; the writing is delicate.

2. 752 寒 Lone Shadow over the Cold River, Moon-Hanging Blade 寒江孤影悬月刀 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical478k WordsOngoing Hanjiang is a major military stronghold guarding the vital route between north and south, as well as a prosperous haven for merchants. It is said that its waters stretch for three thousand li, its sails carry grain from across the land, and its splendid nightlife rivals that of Jiangnan! Every faction in the realm has a foothold here, from warlords and great clans to martial arts sects and even the Buddhist and Taoist faiths. History-making battles... one coup after another, as power changes han 82Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 753 杂 A Servant with Heaven-Defying Comprehension: I Can Dismantle Every Cultivation Technique 杂役悟性逆天：我能拆解天下功法 An Engineer's Life工程师的生活Eastern Fantasy456k WordsCompleted Lin Yuan transmigrates to a world of cultivation and becomes the most inconspicuous menial disciple of the Tai Xuan Sect. While others painstakingly cultivate their techniques, he can spot their flaws at a glance. While others fight over inheritances, he can take fragmented texts, formation diagrams, alchemy recipes, and magical artifacts apart and rebuild them layer by layer. From the servants' quarters to the inner sect, from secret-realm palaces to the grand debate across the Nine Provinces, 128Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 754 异 Berlin in Another World: In the Kaiser's Name 异界柏林：以德皇之名 Curtainfall X Qiqiyue落幕X柒柒月Urban2.5M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + no System + 10,000 words updated daily + white-haired protagonist + old-school tsundere + one heroine + history + morally gray] The Ruthless Man of Tongliao, Issue 114514: From Commoner to Royal Consort, How Does a Lowly Adviser Win the German Empress? If you don’t like it after reading, you can challenge the author to PvP. My name is Claude Bauer. I was just an overworked office drone pulling a late-night shift when a bolt of lightning struck, and I returned to the German Empi 18.2kReads9.5Score773Shelves

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   As a science student, I must frankly say that this book does present a certain reading barrier for readers unfamiliar with the field. However, what's remarkable is that the author, with an extremely solid theoretical foundation and a clear, fluent writing style, breaks down previously unheard-of and obscure professional content into exquisite and vivid analogies, transforming profound and abstract theories into simple and concrete stories, instantly breaking down the barriers to understanding for readers. Even more thoughtfully, the author often proactively addresses readers' doubts about specific systems and political concepts within the text, and with the insightful comments and supplements from fellow readers on the platform, the initially high knowledge threshold is unknowingly lowered considerably. Besides the solid and detailed knowledge foundation, the book's literary quality is equally commendable: the emotional development between the male and female protagonists is natural and moving, and the psychological descriptions and dialogues of various characters are precise and vivid. I won't spoil it here; I'll leave that for you to experience for yourself. A friendly reminder: if you're short on time, remember to set an alarm—this book is so captivating that it's easy to lose track of time. I sincerely recommend this excellent work to all those interested in history and politics. Why not open the pages and explore its vast world for yourself?

5. 755 重 Reborn, I Study for the Imperial Exams in Another World 重生后，我在异世界读书科举 Lan Xiaoyi蓝小一Historical2.8M WordsCompleted (Transmigration) + (farming) + (daily life) + (imperial examinations) (no System) + (court politics) Chen Chuyi was reborn into a poor family in Beishui Village, carrying the memories of his past life. At first, he only wanted to earn a little money to improve his family's life. But in this unfamiliar ancient world, he was always afraid someone would take his family's money and eat their food. In the end, he embarked on the path of study and the imperial examinations. He knew that only by changi 7.1kReads8.3Score547Shelves

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

6. 756 云 The Cloud Tower Rankings 云楼榜 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical724k WordsCompleted A child abandoned during a time of war was reunited with his parents at the age of fourteen. Only then did he discover that his parents were the Great Yue Empire's Grand Generals Who Guard the Nation. But his true identity was even more astonishing: he was the leader of the world's most mysterious sect, as well as one of the few martial artists to have reached the Grandmaster realm... 809Reads5.2Score—Shelves
7. 757 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 18Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   Save you from your reading slump! A post-apocalyptic wasteland with supernatural elements, the protagonist delivers a stellar performance, high-energy throughout without any filler.

8. 758 模 Simulated Universe: I Became the Creator God in the Cultivation World 模拟宇宙：我在修真界当创世神 An Engineer's Life工程师的生活Sci-Fi & Apocalypse299k WordsCompleted Have you ever suddenly forgotten what you were about to do? Do you sometimes feel that someone is watching you from beyond the world? Have you ever felt, for just a moment, that your own name or the names of your loved ones were unfamiliar? Have you ever given something your all, only to always fall short at the very last step? Don't be afraid. It may not be your imagination. Your world might just be an AI simulator. And your life is a bug written badly by some lazy agent, which hasn't gotten ar 12Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 759 三 The Romance of the Three Kingdoms' Beauties 三国群美传 Guan Yu Doesn't Brag关羽不吹牛Historical3.7M WordsOngoing Ling Yun, a special forces soldier, unexpectedly transmigrates to the late Eastern Han, finding himself in the chaotic Three Kingdoms, where warlords vie for supremacy. With the iron-willed strategies and combat experience of a modern soldier, he makes a name for himself amid the turmoil. No longer a lone hero from a traditional Three Kingdoms tale, he wins people over with his distinct charisma and exceptional ambition, gathering a host of civil and military officials and winning the hearts of 970Reads8.3Score105Shelves

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   "The Legend of the Beauties of the Three Kingdoms" brings together a host of stunning beauties from the late Han Dynasty, each possessing unique skills. Zhen Jiang manages the household affairs, Mi Zhen oversees the business world, and Diao Chan is breathtakingly beautiful; Huang Wudie, Lü Lingqi, and Yunlu don armor to fight, Xiao Qiao heals and saves lives, and Cai Yan expresses her feelings through music. There are also extraordinary women skilled in brewing wine and papermaking, iron smelting and weapon forging, and those well-versed in classical literature, accompanying the protagonist as he gathers beauties from all walks of life, conquering the chaotic world and ultimately ruling the land.

10. 760 每 A Daily Fortune, Hunting and Stockpiling More Food Than I Can Eat in a Famine 每日一卦，荒年打猎囤粮吃不完 Century-Old Antique百年老古董Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Family Saga + Farming + No System + Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Disaster + Marriage and Children] A great drought brings famine, and corpses litter the land. Chen Qing transmigrates into the body of a poor young man from Qingniu Mountain. His parents are dead, and his aunt pressures him to marry and split off from the family. After his wedding night, a family tree appears inside Jiang Qing’s body. When his wife first becomes pregnant, the tree grows thirty feet taller and sprouts divinati 4.1kReads7.1Score292Shelves

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    In a chaotic and famine-stricken era, from a precious tree to an eternal dynasty. Chen Qing transmigrates to this turbulent world. With the help of his family's treasure tree, which grants him a golden finger (divination skills), and the spring water, an eternal dynasty begins to be born.

11. 761 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start at Changban Slope, Is Zhao Yun My Uncle? 三国：开局长坂坡，赵云是我叔？ Seven in the Morning早晨七点Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Realistic Style] [No System] [No Dumbing Down] [Multiple Heroines] [Semi-Classical Chinese Style] [Slow Burn] [A Little Romance] Transmigrated as Zhao Yun's nephew, and the Battle of Changban Slope is already underway from the start! A romantic take on Shu Han, with a beloved male lead who never steals credit or talks nonsense, and sets past regrets right! Political intrigue and battlefield slaughter, all grounded in reason and evidence! On a mission to Jiangdong: Zhuge Liang debates the schola 7.8kReads8.6Score730Shelves

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    I swear this is absolutely amazing! [Sparrow's Masterpiece]!!! The protagonist travels back in time to the Three Kingdoms period and inhabits the body of Zhao Lin, Zhao Yun's nephew. He shoulders the mission of rectifying historical regrets—saving Lady Mi, aiding Guan Yu, and assisting Zhuge Liang. In a chaotic world, he displays benevolence and courage, writing his own legend. The plot is full of twists and turns, the characters are vividly portrayed, and it possesses both the weight of history and the wisdom and sentiment of modern people. It's so captivating you won't be able to put it down! Highly recommended!!!

12. 762 诸 Emperors Cultivate Immortality: Ying Zheng Starts with Nine Supreme Bones! 诸帝修仙，开局嬴政九块至尊骨！ The Rich Couch Potato暴富的肥宅Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted What would happen if China’s emperors and its famed historical ministers and generals transmigrated to the cultivation world? From the start, Ying Zheng awakens nine Supreme Bones, the bloodline of the Ancestral Dragon, and the growth-type divine artifact, the Ding Qin Sword! Ying Zheng: “The human race is livestock for the myriad races to feed on?” “From this day forth, humanity shall rule over the myriad races. That is the law of Qin!” Li Shimin: “I have awakened the bloodline of the Primordia 16.9kReads7.3Score2.3kShelves

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    The most exciting part of this book is that it confines all the popular emperors and fierce generals from thousands of years of Chinese history to a single time and space. The opening scene is Guan Yu versus Qin Qiong, which immediately gets the blood pumping!

13. 763 锋 The Winds of Change in Fengge 锋戈之风起云涌 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical801k WordsCompleted After a century of prosperity, the Great Yu Dynasty is in decline, beset by troubles at home and abroad. The court is in turmoil, and Xu Yunshan, the Great Yu's foremost commander, who had already retired to the mountains, is forced back into a web of intrigue and power struggles... 105Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 764 明 The Son of Heaven 明天子 Famous Sword Manor名剑山庄Historical3.4M WordsCompleted Reborn in the middle of the Ming Dynasty, he finds himself inhabiting the body of an eight-year-old child. But that’s not important. What matters is that he is the crown prince, the heir to the throne! In simple terms, this is the story of an eight-year-old emperor’s rise: seizing the palace, governing the court, bringing peace to the people, quelling internal unrest, recruiting talent, improving agriculture, and developing commerce... Through civil and military accomplishments, he will restore 151Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Tomato's best book, in my opinion

15. 765 穿 Reborn as Kangxi: Rebuilding Splendor 穿成康熙：重建风华 The Wildflowers Dreamed of Roses山花做了场玫瑰梦Historical199k WordsOngoing (This novel follows a parallel history within a book. It does not involve altering history or denying historical facts.) After transmigrating into a book as the Kangxi Emperor, I get a second chance at life. The Three Feudatories, Oboi, the Dzungars, the Zheng clan, Tibet, Annam, Goryeo, Japan, the lands south of the seas, campaigns against Russia, and great expeditions west, south, and north: I'll take them all on. I'll implement new policies: establish new provinces, redistribute land, introdu 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Long live the great Chinese nation!

16. 766 大 Great Ming: Zhu Zhanji, Submit the Tumu Fortress Dungeon 大明：朱瞻基，上交土木堡副本 Yan Guan烟关Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Zhanji becomes Zhu Di's legitimate eldest grandson and the imperial heir. He binds himself to the Any-Door System: completing its missions earns him generous rewards! Ding! Mission issued: The emperor has been captured, the country has fallen, and the dynasty is in peril! Mission issued: Destroy the foreign enemies, purge the government from within, and educate the descendants! Zhu Zhanji decides to hand the dungeon over to Zhu Di, bind it to the fat 7.9kReads8.7Score290Shelves

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    I love reading stories about the Ming Dynasty. The first one features a protagonist who transmigrates into the body of Zhu Zhanji, who has a magic door connecting him to all sixteen dynasties of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Zhanji decides to hand over his copy to Zhu Di, binding it to the fate of the Ming Dynasty and sharing its fate! Zhu Di, seeing the Emperor Zhu Qizhen knocking on the door inside, roars in fury: "How could the Ming Dynasty have such an emperor! How could I, Zhu Di, have such a descendant!" Before Zhu Di could catch his breath, he sees Emperor Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian, about to hang himself on Coal Hill, his face turning pale as he is interrupted! Zhu Zhanji, on the other hand, looks utterly hopeless: "Grandpa, don't be angry yet, you're about to get even angrier!"

17. 767 假 Fake Eunuch: I Am the Ming Dynasty's Ninth-Thousand-Year Lord 假太监：我乃大明九千岁 Ninth Day, Tenth Month初九元十Historical7.1M WordsOngoing [Mythic Great Ming] [Alternate History] [High Martial] [Great Ming] [No System] Yang Fan transmigrates to the Great Ming Dynasty and becomes a lowly eunuch, witnessing with his own eyes the grand, turbulent age of humanity! A dynasty that has endured for millennia, immortal aristocratic families, heroes of the martial world, mighty commoners, and dragons and serpents rising together! If that's how it is, then I, Yang Fan, will become the greatest man under heaven! I'll shatter the clouds and bec 130.7kReads9.2Score12.8kShelves

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    Don't miss it❤️❤️ It's a bit tiresome to see a spoiled brat transform into a protagonist every time he travels through time. The protagonist is very perceptive and sensible, and he adapts perfectly to his new life. Not everyone can skip levels; he has to climb up step by step. He wants to be like Zhao Gao!

18. 768 穿 I Transmigrate into Emperor Zhenzong of Song and Execute Kou Zhun from the Start 穿成宋真宗，开局先斩寇准 Chubby Tangerine Agu肥橘阿咕Historical1.2M WordsCompleted If you asked me, “If you transmigrated into Emperor Zhenzong of the Song dynasty, what would you do?” Obviously, I'd shoot Xiao Daling, that hapless fool, dead with one arrow, then anger Xiao Yanyan, that old witch, to death; recover Yanyun, capture Shangjing, punch the Liao dynasty and kick Western Xia, annex Dali, destroy Jiaozhi, keep a Goryeo maid on my left and trample a Japanese slave underfoot on my right. Better yet, I'd ambush the Arabs on land and openly plunder the red-haired devils o 1.7kReads7.3Score104Shelves

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    If you like the Song Dynasty and are looking forward to a story about a powerful and decisive Song Dynasty, feel free to read a sample! 😊

19. 769 小EN Young Master’s Guide to World Domination 小富即安？不，本公子意在天下 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical2.0M WordsOngoing [Slow burn + farming + poetry plagiarism + political intrigue + the martial world and the imperial court + beauties] Chen Xiaofu transmigrates into the Great Zhou Dynasty as an illiterate illegitimate son of the Divine General of Kaiyang's household. He owns the Huaxi estate and a thousand acres of fertile land. More importantly, he has a fiancée who is breathtakingly beautiful and considerate. There is no melodramatic broken engagement, and Chen Xiaofu is perfectly happy with his life. He plans 15.7kReads8.2Score1.3kShelves
20. 770 相 Prime Minister Zhuge's Northern Expedition, Liu Shan Leads Wei Yan in a Surprise Attack on Chang'an 相父北伐，刘禅率魏延奇袭长安 Mulin Shanbao霂霖山宝Historical3.0M WordsCompleted A purple-gold crown binds his hair. He wears a red brocade robe embroidered with flowers from Xichuan, armor linked with beast-faced plates, and a beautifully crafted lion-patterned belt. In his hand is a gleaming gold, tiger-headed spiked club, and beneath him is a Fire Dragon steed. And you're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: “For internal affairs, ask Imperial Father. For external affairs, ask the Chancellor. If there's anything else we can't decide, ask Wolong!” Zhuge Liang: “Your Maje 6.3kReads8.7Score516Shelves

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    Wearing a purple-gold crown to bind his hair, a red cotton robe adorned with a hundred flowers from Sichuan, and a chainmail armor with beast-faced heads, he had a lion-headed belt around his waist, wielded a gleaming gold tiger-head mace, and rode a fiery dragon steed. You're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: "For internal affairs, consult the Prime Minister; for external affairs, consult the Chancellor; for all matters, consult the Sleeping Dragon!" Zhuge Liang: "This rebellious son doesn't want to concern himself with anything!"

21. 771 沧 When the Seas Roar: My Century in the Northern Song 沧海横流：我的北宋百年 Xuan'er铉儿Historical1.1M WordsCompleted When a modern soul falls into the most corrupt yet tragic maelstrom of the late Northern Song, how will he find his way? Will he go with the flow to save his own life, or fight the current and try to keep the heavens from falling? Yang Fan, once a graduate student in history and a military enthusiast, transmigrates as the son of a low-ranking frontier officer in the late Northern Song. He brings no all-purpose System, but a clear understanding of historical trends, strategic vision beyond his er 80Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I think the best writing about the late Northern Song Dynasty

22. 772 快 Get on Board! It's Time to Overthrow the Qing and Restore the Ming 快上船，反清复明啦 Fifty Minus One五十缺一Historical585k WordsCompleted Standing before you is Zhu Zaiming, His Majesty the Emperor of the Second Ming Empire: lord of Australia, savior of the Yin people, leader of the Americas, pioneer of the ironclad battleship, nightmare of Europe, dear friend of Napoleon, supreme leader of Eastern civilization, and father of the world… The story of the Second Ming’s rise begins with a group of Han people stranded in Australia… 184Reads8.9Score—Shelves
23. 773 铁 The Iron-Blooded Great Tang 铁血大唐 Wen Ye温夜Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [No System, no golden finger] [An ordinary protagonist, without so many lucky encounters and opportunities] Li Weiyang returns to a thousand years in the past as the eldest legitimate son of the princess royal. He thinks he can live a life where clothes and meals are brought to him, neglect his studies, and become the ne'er-do-well he's always dreamed of being. But he doesn't know that everything comes at a price. And so the story begins when he returns to Chang'an once more... What choices will 240Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    This is pretty good, over 1.4 Million words, still ongoing. No system, no cheat codes, perfect for a transition. The protagonist returns to the early Tang Dynasty, becoming the eldest son of a princess. Due to political circumstances, he has to leave Chang'an. But as a member of the royal family, how can he sever ties with the capital? The story begins with his return to Chang'an. But why would those high-ranking officials and nobles accept him? Just because of his bloodline? Don't be ridiculous! (●°U°●)​" Even with all his efforts, he can only guarantee to survive. Yes, survive, and then he can indulge in daydreams. What? The romance of Qin Dynasty? A life of luxury and adventure? Don't be ridiculous. Because of his special status, these things seem close, but are actually very far away. [Facepalm] Constantly being hammered by reality…

24. 774 明 A Late Ming Revolutionary Reorganizes the Ranks and Handcrafts a Mortar 明末觉醒分子重组，手搓迫击炮 I Don't Know Anything撒也不会啊Historical1.8M WordsOngoing History's unluckiest transmigrator starts out as a refugee in northern Shaanxi at the end of the Ming dynasty. Just as he thinks he's about to die on arrival, his “molecular restructuring” cheat comes online! Any substance can be rewritten; any structure can be rearranged! Hungry? Restructure cellulose into glucose and turn weeds into porridge! The original grain seeds yield too little? Induce genetic mutations in the seeds and harvest three thousand jin per mu! The Tartar cavalry is formidable? 44.7kReads8.1Score4.9kShelves

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    The protagonist is intelligent and capable. He travels back to the late Ming Dynasty and leads the people of this chaotic world in an industrial revolution. The plot is very exciting and it is definitely worth reading. You absolutely cannot miss it!

25. 775 重 Rebuilding Germany: I Become Chancellor After World War II 重启德意志：我在二战后当总理 Between Ideas理念之间Urban1.8M WordsCompleted Lin Mo is a graduate student in history at a top-tier university in the 21st century. Specializing in modern European history, he has a solid theoretical grounding in World War II, Germany’s postwar reconstruction, economic policy, and international relations. He is empathetic, level-headed, and well versed in modern governance. In May 1945, Nazi Germany surrendered. Berlin lay in ruins, and Germany was divided among the United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union. People’s livelihoods 285Reads6.6Score125Shelves

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    This is a very high-quality historical novel. The writing is restrained and not sentimental, yet it vividly portrays the cold, hunger, despair, and struggles of the post-war period. The protagonist's transformation from a scholar to a prime minister is natural and not abrupt. His decisions are reasonable and well-founded, without any illogical or ridiculous plot points. The more you read, the more real and believable it becomes.

26. 776 穿 Transmigrated to the Southern Song Dynasty as a Beloved Consort 穿越南宋做宠妃 Zhi Xingwu执星吾Ancient Romance790k WordsCompleted [Sweet Historical Romance] [A Little Revenge] [Devoted Love, No Harem Intrigue] [The heroine will return after faking her death and leaving the palace] Xie Ning, an intern illustrator, was struck by lightning and transported to the Shaoxing era of the Southern Song dynasty, where she became Yue Yinping, General Yue Fei's daughter. In this new world, Xie Ning had two wishes: First, she wanted to see the famous painting A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains, housed in the Shaoxing Painting Academy 253Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Emperor Xiaozong's Longxing Northern Expedition is better written than historical fiction, and the sweet romance is also sophisticated. Best of the year, already read twice. Except for a slightly angsty middle section, it's excellent.

27. 777 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I’m the Crown Prince, and Grandpa Is Zhu the Butcher 大明：开局皇长孙，爷爷朱屠夫 Running Snail奔跑的蜗牛Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + technological farming + contest for dominion + political schemes + inventions + from the start + no more hiding] After transmigrating to the fifteenth year of the Hongwu reign, I climbed out of a coffin from the start and became Zhu Yuanying, the true eldest imperial grandson. Zhu Yuanzhang silently withdrew his blade from the heads of the Huai-Xi nobles. “Well, now that I’m the Ming Dynasty’s Crown Prince, Zhu Yunwen, there’s no place for you anymore! Zhu Di, from now on, work w 577Reads8.4Score118Shelves

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    🎾Jackfruit recommends books, guaranteed to be good!!! Don't believe me? Just look at my reading time! ①🌈Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty! Became Zhu Xiong Ying and almost buried alive! ✨Born with the utmost favor! 🔥As the eldest grandson of the emperor, the Marquis of Huaixi helps me! Zhu Yuanzhang helps me! The entire court helps me! 💥What right does Zhu Yunwen have to covet the throne? 💦💦💦 ②🌈I am Zhu Xiong Ying! A Zhu Xiong Ying with memories of the future! ✨Upon waking, I saw Zhu Yuanzhang mourning! ☔️With me here, the throne is mine! All the officials help me! The Marquis of Huaixi helps me! 🌈🌈🌈

28. 778 新 New Song (15-Book Edition) 新宋（全15册） A Yue阿越Historical3.4M WordsCompleted No discussion of alternate-history fiction is complete without mentioning The New Song! Fifteen years in the making, the 3.6-million-word novel The New Song has officially reached its finale! Highly recommended by Ma Boyong, Luo Zhenyu, and Han Song! An encyclopedia of the Song dynasty! Its customs, etiquette, clothing, architecture, and institutions have all been meticulously researched. The author worked tirelessly to earn a PhD in history from Sichuan University while writing The New Song. Ma —Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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29. 779 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Reclaim My Position as Crown Prince’s Heir! 大明：开局重登太孙之位！ A Bottle of Snow Beer一瓶雪花Historical935k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Xiongying becomes Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest grandson, who was believed to have died long ago. Zhu Yuanzhang: “Come on, come back with me! You'll inherit the throne!” Zhu Xiongying: “Just like that? Don't we need to prepare and make plans?” Zhu Yuanzhang: “With me here, who dares lay a finger on my eldest grandson? I'll wipe out their entire clan!” Lan Yu: “Your Highness, your maternal grandnephew Lan Yu will be the sharpest blade in your hand from n 3.7kReads8.3Score166Shelves
30. 780 每 One More Escort Guard Every Day, and the Emperor Panics 每天增加一个镖师，皇帝慌了 Little Marquis of Huaiyin淮阴小小侯Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Emperor: Zhou Qing, don't you run an escort agency? Why do you have so many men? Zhou Qing: It's perfectly normal for an escort agency to have “a tiny little” number of escorts, right? Emperor: Zhou Qing, don't you run an escort agency? Why do you have so many warhorses? Even the horses kept by the imperial court don't match the number at your agency! Zhou Qing: An escort agency needs “a tiny little” number of horses to transport its goods, doesn't it? This is the story of a modern man who t 23.7kReads7.5Score2.2kShelves

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    "Dear readers, fasten your seatbelts! We're about to embark on a journey into the wondrous world of 'One More Escort Every Day, My Escort Agency is Invincible!' 🚀🌈 Zhou Qing's escort agency is no ordinary agency; a new escort joins every day, resulting in exponential growth in strength! 💪📈 From a humble scholar to a tycoon of the escort agency, Zhou Qing's every step is in step with the rhythm of the times. 🎶👣 This book is like an ancient version of 'Fast & Furious,' except it's a horse-drawn carriage race, and it's all about wit! 🐎🧠 If you also want to experience the chivalrous spirit of ancient times, then quickly join Zhou Qing's escort agency, escort goods together, and have a blast!"

31. 781 我 I'm the Regent. Isn't It Normal to Visit the Empress's Harem? 我摄政王，闯皇后后宫正常吧 Anmuxi Little Bai安慕希小白Historical1.0M WordsCompleted “To bring down a country, all you have to do is break the men’s spirits and strip them of their courage.” “Remember this, you bastards: Great Wei will not marry off its princesses for peace, pay reparations, surrender territory, or offer tribute. The emperor guards the nation’s borders, and the ruler dies with his state!” “Anyone who clings to life out of cowardice, sells out the country for personal gain, or uses women to preserve a false peace will be driven out, crushed, and killed without ex 643Reads8.4Score100Shelves

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    🔥"To dismantle a nation, all you need to do is strip the men of their backbone and blood." Little Wei: "You remember this, my Great Wei will not engage in marriage alliances, will not pay reparations, will not cede territory, will not pay tribute; the emperor will guard the nation's gates, and the monarch will die for the state!" "Anyone who is greedy for life, dares to sell out their country for personal gain, and uses women to maintain a false peace, will be driven out, suppressed, and killed!!!" [Cool]

32. 782 开 The Nation's Doomed from the Start? First, I'll Cuddle My Consort and Take a Nap 开局就要亡国？先搂着妃子睡一觉 Spicy Boiled Fish发烧水煮鱼Historical784k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I had become Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. [Historical what-if] + [Tyrant emperor] + [Everyone is unhinged] + [Subverting expectations] + [Prince of Lanling] + [Feng Xiaolian, displayed in all her glory] Grandson of Gao Huan, son of Gao Zhan, and enemy of Yuwen Yong. The good news: I am the supreme ruler of the realm, with a beauty in my arms. The bad news: I am the notorious tyrant in history, who trusted treacherous 521Reads6.2Score106Shelves

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    This story is set during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period, focusing on Gao Wei, the last emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty, who subdued the Prince of Lanling, defeated Chen Shubao and Yang Guang, and reunified China. It also features a huge harem, including characters like Feng Xiaolian and Empress Dugu.

33. 783 大 Great Ming: I’m the Strongest Imperial Grandson, So, Old Zhu, Step Down 大明：我最强皇孙，请老朱退位 Chen Miaowu陈喵呜Historical4.5M WordsCompleted In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Zhu Xuan transmigrates and becomes an abandoned infant, set adrift down a river in a wooden basin. Just then, Zhu Biao dies, and Zhu Yuanzhang comes across Zhu Xuan while taking a walk at the foot of Mount Zhong. To survive, Zhu Xuan quickly wins Zhu Yuanzhang over. His adorable smile soothes Zhu Yuanzhang’s grief over losing his son, and Zhu Yuanzhang takes him back to the palace. Zhu Yuanzhang initially plans to look into Zhu Xuan’s origins, but his investig 2.2kReads8.1Score238Shelves
34. 784 带 Touring Ancient Times with an Arsenal 带着军火逛古代 Just Passing Through经过而已Historical1.0M WordsCompleted (Alternate history + multiple heroines + pocket dimension + modern weapons + conquest + unlimited supplies) In a chaotic age of famine, the harvest fails and people resort to eating their own children. I can travel between two worlds and have unlimited supplies and weapons. Watch me save the world and build a paradise where people can live in peace and prosperity. 12.9kReads7.9Score1.4kShelves

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    High-quality alternate history, fulfilling all fantasies

35. 785 我 Is It Really So Strange to Build an Aircraft Carrier in a Feudal Dynasty? 我在封建王朝造航母很合理吧？ Miao Yunfeng苗云风Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Otherworld + farming + naval warfare + no System + no harem] Li Yi was flung a hundred years into the past by the power of time and space from the East (author), becoming a disgraced prince exiled overseas. Luckily, he had the knowledge from his previous life and knew weapons development inside out, so he went straight into a shipbuilding frenzy. Battleships sailed in formation across the seas, carrier-based aircraft unleashed overwhelming firepower, radar and missiles struck hard, and deep-sea 267Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    "The Bright Sun and Moon"—a passionate and legendary tale of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Yuntong, the eldest grandson of the emperor, carrying the blood of the founding emperor and the glory of his Changlan military family, is drawn into the treacherous vortex of imperial power as the most legitimate heir. When the iron fist of the Hongwu Emperor meets the elegance of the Jianwen Emperor, witness how this young emperor, amidst the clash of swords and the intrigue of the court, rebuilds a prosperous and harmonious China, a world where "all rivers flow from the sea and all nations pay tribute." Here you'll find the most thrilling power struggles, the most epic and moving journeys, a grand epic that will overturn the course of history, awaiting the unveiling of its dramatic prelude—how will this man, destined by fate, overcome countless obstacles and create a truly glorious and enduring Ming Dynasty?

36. 786 带 I Took a Super Mall on a Tour of Ancient Times 带着超级商场逛古代 Just Passing Through经过而已Historical3.4M WordsCompleted [Print edition published] [Complete] [Alternate History + Transmigration + Pocket Dimension + Modern Weapons + Power Fantasy + Farming + Lighthearted Comedy + Daily Life] No money? I can pull out anything from my pocket dimension and live off it for the rest of my life. You’re a grandmaster? Let’s see how many bullets you can withstand. Want to get stronger? I just need a sip of water from my pocket dimension. I punish thugs, kill villains, fleece the Japanese, and take on the West. Food deliver 33.2kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves
37. 787 大 Great Ming: Crashing into a Pillar from the Start, Terrifying the Entire Court 大明：开局撞柱，吓坏满朝文武 Carefree Buddhist佛系无忧Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [From the start + System + transmigration + scheming + history + wild imagination] So, what exactly are the regrets of the Ming dynasty? The Hongwu Emperor, who lost his father, mother, wife, son, and grandson; the imperial eldest grandson who died young; Crown Prince Zhu Biao, widely regarded as the most secure heir in history; the indomitable founder who started with a single bowl; the man who ended with a tree and nothing but tears; and the Yongle Emperor’s lament: “Can even a lifetime of ach 8.9kReads8.2Score439Shelves
38. 788 上 Last Season's Palace Intrigue Champion Is Now Ruling from Behind the Curtain 上一届宫斗冠军，现在垂帘听政了 The Visitor Sings of Yantai来者歌燕台Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing [No System] [Political Intrigue with an Ensemble Cast] [Ascends the Throne] [Serious Drama] Xie Jin transmigrates, and before she can even celebrate becoming the champion of palace intrigue, she realizes she's become the previous champion! With his dying breath, the young emperor personally places the Imperial Seal in her arms. Xie Jin looks down at herself. The three-year-old crown prince is hugging her leg, drooling all over her sleeve. Good news: No more serving in the emperor's bed! Bad new 1.9kReads—Score157Shelves

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    Imitation Eastern Han Dynasty background

39. 789 当 Join the Army and Get a Wife? I Marry Eighteen Women in a Rage 当兵就发媳妇？我怒娶十八房老婆 Tangtang Sixth Young Master糖糖六公子Historical2.2M WordsCompleted “What? You can get a wife for free if you enlist? Then I’m joining the army!” Li Wannian is reborn into the declining Li Tang imperial family. He proceeds carefully, extending the Li Tang Dynasty's life by three hundred years! 28.3kReads8.6Score3.3kShelves
40. 790 大 Great Ming: Grandpa, You're Zhu Yuanzhang, and You're Taking Me Begging? 大明：爷爷你朱元璋，带我要饭？ Easygoing Uncle简单大叔Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Transmigration, no System, comedic and scheming Truman Show life early on, reforming the Great Ming in the middle, and raising the Sun-and-Moon Dragon Banner across the world in the end] Good news: I’m alive! I’ve become a child, and nothing on my tricycle has gone missing. Bad news: I’ve transmigrated! I have no memories and no System. An old beggar wants to take me along to beg, and start a rebellion? In the fifth month of the fifteenth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang, dressed as a begga 1.5kReads8.4Score101Shelves
41. 791 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
42. 792 三 Three Kingdoms: After Refusing to Help an Old Man, I Hit the Jackpot 三国：拒绝帮助老头之后，赢麻了 Nine Seven Seven九七七Historical1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, he awakened an Enchantment System. From the start, he impersonated a descendant of the Prince of Zhongshan, stole Guan Yu and Zhang Fei from Liu Bei, and took Liu Bei’s path for himself, leaving Liu Bei to weep alone, with no one to share a bed with. After Guan Yu was enchanted with humility and caution: “The enemy general is formidable. My abilities are limited, so I can only give it a try.” After Zhang Fei was enchanted with treating his soldiers 18.1kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    Both are excellent historical novels, two of which are written by the same author. They are very rigorous and the writing style is quite good.

43. 793 大 Great Ming: A Comparison of the Two Imperial Grandsons Leaves Old Zhu in Despair! 大明：双皇孙对比，老朱崩溃了！ Dream Maker创梦师Historical636k WordsCompleted In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Crown Prince Zhu Biao died! Just as Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated over which grandson to name heir, a parallel-world comparison sky screen appeared, revealing the very different lives of Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yuntong. Old Zhu watched Zhu Yuntong on the screen: though he had rebelled, his achievements far surpassed Zhu Yuanzhang's own. His name was celebrated through the ages and remembered for generations, and he was praised as an emperor without equal. Then he glanced 3.8kReads7.2Score184Shelves
44. 794 大 The Great Han’s Rebellious Son: His Majesty Has Finally Stopped Rebelling 大汉逆子：陛下终于不造反了 Smiling Cat微笑的猫Historical182k WordsOngoing [No System + Rebellion + Political Scheming + Face-Slapping + Power Fantasy + A Father and Son Who Love and Fight Each Other] He transmigrated into the Han dynasty as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han, just as the Witchcraft Disaster was unfolding. He had only two months left before he would be executed. By then, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, and Gongsun He had all passed away. The Wei family was already of no use to him! Father, the petty men at court are running wild everywhere. W 98Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Transmigrating to the Han Dynasty, he becomes Liu Ju, the eldest son of Emperor Wu, just as the witchcraft scandal erupts. He has two months left before his execution. At this time, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, and Gongsun He have all passed away. The Wei family is long since extinct! No system, rebellion novel—father-son strife and rebellion are Liu Ju's only viable path to survival.

45. 795 我 I'm the Neighbor, Lao Wang 我是隔壁老王 Always Keep a Low Profile一定要低调Historical311k WordsCompleted History is very difficult to change. It can only be altered at key turning points, such as Jing Ke’s attempt to assassinate the King of Qin, the Feast at Hong Gate, and so on. Someone is trying to use these historical turning points to sabotage history. By a twist of fate, the protagonist accepts a mission to protect history from being changed. He must take part in numerous historical events and compete against many famous figures from the past. This is a lighthearted, funny story. 88Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Lighthearted and humorous. History is difficult to change; it can only be altered at pivotal moments, such as Jing Ke's assassination attempt on the King of Qin and the Feast at Hongmen. Some seek to exploit these historical junctures to disrupt history, and the protagonist, through a series of unexpected events, accepts a mission: to protect history from destruction. The protagonist must participate in numerous historical events and compete with many historical figures.

46. 796 李 Li Chengqian Takes Charge of the Tang Dynasty, Says I, Du He 李承乾当大唐话事人，我杜荷说的 I Was Once a Fresh-Faced Young Man曾经也是个青涩的少年Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Soul Transmigration to the Tang Dynasty + Defying Fate + Lighthearted Daily Life] After transmigrating into Du He, he thinks he'll get to enjoy the life of a rich young man. Then he realizes it's the seventeenth year of the Zhenguan era, and he's approaching the day when Li Chengqian's failed rebellion will be exposed. And the news of their plot is about to get out! The result will be an execution by a cruel method! Before Du He has even been dead seven days, his beautiful princess wife is alre 15.9kReads8.0Score1.3kShelves
47. 797 大 Great Ming: Giving the Useless Imperial Grandson a White Hat 大明：送废物皇孙一顶白帽子 Mr. Walter瓦尔特先生Historical547k WordsCompleted Father and son transmigrate together + System + Riding roughshod over the emperor + Invincible + Unifying the world + Protagonist challenges Heaven, Earth, and the emperor + A few martial arts elements An unexplained explosion sends Dan Su transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, where from the start he finds himself locked inside an unmarked coffin for over a year! After finally seeing daylight again, he nearly gets killed by a useless System and ends up dumped on the streets of the capital to live 67Reads6.4Score—Shelves
48. 798 我 I, the Great Ming's First Imperial Grandson, Have Returned 我，大明第一皇太孙回来了 Flying Beyond the Sky飞无天际Historical202k WordsCompleted Zhu Xiongying rubbed his eyes and slowly opened them, looking at this unfamiliar world. “He’s alive! He’s alive! My son is alive!” A tearful cry rang out, forcing Zhu Xiongying to look at the weeping man before him. The weeping man was a man. Judging by his luxurious clothes, he was also wealthy. So, had I, a highly educated and highly skilled martial artist working as a senior security guard at Rand in the twenty-first century, transmigrated after protecting my client from a cliffside attack? 140Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 799 隋 Sui-Tang: My Father Is Yang Guang, Li Er, Keep on Rebelling 隋唐：家父杨广，李二你接着反啊 One Nine Two Seven一玖贰柒Historical819k WordsOngoing [Decisive and ruthless] + [Crowned emperor] + [Feel-good power fantasy] + [No System] + [Save the Sui Dynasty] I open my eyes and find I've become Yang Gao, a short-lived prince at the end of the Sui Dynasty! Rebellions rage across the land. Yang Guang insists on traveling south to Jiangdu, and the empire is on the brink of collapse! Armed with the script of history, I face my tyrant father from the start! I risk my life to kneel and remonstrate, fighting for the slimmest chance to survive! The 185Reads8.3Score107Shelves

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    Travel back to the Sui Dynasty, protect Emperor Yang Guang, strategize for the future of the empire, and shatter the Li family's dream of ruling the country.

50. 800 大 Great Ming: I’m a Rebel Through and Through, Yet You Praise Me as a Sage Grandson 大明：我一身反骨，你夸我好圣孙 Stubborn Roast Leg of Lamb倔强的烤羊腿Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty and became the illegitimate son of Prince of Yan Zhu Di! Zhu Gaoyu built an underground fortress, developed gunpowder, and gathered talented people, preparing for the day he would rise up! A true man does not plan for a moment, but for a lifetime. Especially when his father is such a disappointment! Just then, Crown Prince Zhu Biao died, and the various regional princes answered the call to come to the capital and mourn him. Prince of Yan Zhu Di couldn’t resi 1.9kReads8.4Score135Shelves

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