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

1. 1151 大 Great Ming: An Elite Snow-Dragon Cavalry from the Start, and My Grandfather Is Zhu Di! 大明：开局大雪龙骑，祖父朱棣！ Empty Thoughts Startle the Sea空念惊海Historical349k WordsCompleted [Conquest + political intrigue + palace power struggles + divine selection + charisma] Zhu Zhansheng transmigrates to the Ming dynasty, becoming the eldest grandson of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, the eldest grandson of the Yongle Emperor, Zhu Di, and the eldest son of Prince Han, Zhu Gaoxu. After Zhu Di has a dream, he and Zhu Zhansheng become candidates for the title of Sage Grandson. When Zhu Di returns from his fourth northern campaign, he is assassinated in the street, sending the emp 5.8kReads9.2Score325Shelves
2. 1152 关 Moonlight Within the Pass, Radiance Beyond the Frontier 关内明月塞外光 Luo Kun落鲲Ancient Romance589k WordsOngoing 381Reads9.3Score101Shelves

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   It's incredibly good! The early chapters intertwine personal emotions with national interests (the male lead is a prince of the Tiele tribe, and the female lead is a princess from the Central Plains). Every character is vividly portrayed, and it gets even better as it progresses. I absolutely love this book; it doesn't follow any clichéd plots, and the author clearly put a lot of effort into it. This is also the first book I've recommended, and I hope it becomes a hit!!

3. 1153 我 I’m a Nutritionist Transmigrated Through the Dynasties to Practice Food Medicine 我，营养师，穿越到各朝做食医 Food Shouldn't Be Spoken of, It Startles People食不语惊人Historical351k WordsCompleted Nutritionist Shen Zhiwei transmigrates to different dynasties in ancient China, where she becomes a food physician. Alongside famous judges and forensic investigators such as Song Ci, Bao Zheng, and Di Renjie, she solves all kinds of cases. Her perspective as a nutritionist offers a fresh take on the food and drink of the past. Details people take for granted can reveal vital clues, and she invites you to discover the fascinating blend of modern nutrition and traditional Chinese medicine. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist integrates modern nutrition science into ancient cuisine, without any exaggerated tropes, but rather uses genuine dietary therapy techniques, making the plot incredibly interesting.

4. 1154 我 I, Yan Shifan, Just Want to Slack Off, Not Die 我，严世蕃，只想摆烂不想死 Crimson Sun Seals the Heavens赤阳封天Historical51k WordsOngoing A modern-day office worker and history blogger who loves ranting about history stays up late watching The Ming Dynasty in 1566 and cursing Yan Shifan, then transmigrates straight into the body of the newly adult young cabinet minister, before he has started getting himself killed. He comes with a built-in historical death-warning System: whenever he does something suicidal, he gets electrocuted and a pop-up appears: [Days until you get beheaded]. His only goal: slack off, stay alive, and keep hi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Ming Dynasty 1566

5. 1155 毒 The Poisonous Strategist, the Emperor's Son-in-Law: Zhu Yuanzhang, Don't Panic 毒士帝婿，朱元璋你别怂 Desolate Dust荒尘Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Li Qi transmigrated. And, of all people, he ended up as Li Shanchang’s only son! To avoid the fate of having his entire family executed, Li Qi decided to court disaster and unconditionally fawn over the wise and mighty Hongwu Emperor, Taizu of the Great Ming, Zhu Yuanzhang. “What? There’s a corrupt official?” “Your Majesty, don’t worry. How about peeling off his skin and stuffing it with straw?” “What? Most scholars in the early Ming refuse to serve in office?” “Don’t worry, Your Majesty. Strip 2.9kReads8.7Score460Shelves
6. 1156 咱 Our Family Has Been Bandits for Generations, and You Went and Passed the Top Scholar Exam 咱家世代贼寇，你小子考上状元了 Over Ten Thousand Words a Day日更过万Historical2.1M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation, Our Family Has Been Bandits for Generations, and You Went and Passed the Imperial Exams, premieres on November 21 at 9:00. Reservations are open now! Qin Yu transmigrated to ancient times. His father was the chief of Blackwind Stronghold, with wanted posters plastered all over the city gates. His mother was the Holy Maiden of the Black Lotus Sect, a notorious female fiend in the martial world. His grandfather had once attempted a rebellion... His grandmother was a pri 32kReads8.6Score3.8kShelves

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   This book! This book! Qin Yu transmigrates to ancient times. His biological father is the leader of Black Wind Stronghold, wanted posters plastered all over the city gates. His biological mother is the Holy Maiden of the Black Lotus Sect, a notorious female demon in the martial arts world. His grandfather's failed rebellion... His grandmother is a princess from the previous dynasty... A broken family, a bandit father, a demon mother, a grandfather obsessed with rebellion, and a grandmother desperately trying to restore her kingdom. Qin Yu: "Self-salvation, we must save ourselves. Only the imperial examination can clear the Qin family's name."

7. 1157 重 Reborn as a Treacherous Official in Great Ming 重生大明当奸臣 Longlong Bao笼笼包Historical829k WordsCompleted (Historical ancient setting + Ming Dynasty history + Political intrigue + No System + Officialdom + One heroine) I am no loyal minister, but a treacherous one. I only lay bricks for the Great Ming. A modern college student is unexpectedly reborn as Yan Shaoqing, grandson of Yan Song, Grand Secretary during the Jiajing reign of the Great Ming. From the undercurrents of political intrigue during the Jiajing reign, to tentative reforms under Longqing, and then the deepening reforms of the Wanli rei 5kReads8.5Score372Shelves
8. 1158 明 A Low-Ranking Official in a Late Ming County Town 明末县城小吏 I Won't Change My Pen Name Until I Lose Thirty Jin不瘦三十斤不改笔名Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [In the Seventh Year of Tianqi, I Rewrite My Fate by Becoming a Low-Ranking Clerk] In the seventh year of Tianqi, I transmigrated into the body of cannon fodder drafted in Liaodong. Refuse to go to Liaodong, and I die. Go to Liaodong, and death is almost certain. To stay alive, I took a desperate gamble and infiltrated the county yamen, starting out as the lowest-ranking clerk. No System, no golden finger, no memories from a past life to help me. I had only my own courage and an instinct for su 10.4kReads7.6Score847Shelves

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   No system, no cheat codes, focusing on realism

9. 1159 大 The Ming Dynasty’s Greatest Warrior 大明第一武夫 Chasing the Deer at the End of the Ming Dynasty明末逐鹿Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Zhu Yunfei, once the greatest mercenary of his generation, is unexpectedly reborn in the late Ming Dynasty. He becomes a soldier on the Liaodong front, fighting at the Battle of Songjin. Watch as he turns the tide, sweeps away the Jurchen invaders, crushes the rebel bands, and claims an empire and its beauties. 2.9kReads8.5Score257Shelves

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   A completed novel set in the late Song and late Ming dynasties!

10. 1160 每 Every Time I Open My Eyes, I'm the Last Emperor of a Dynasty 每次睁眼都是末代皇帝 Wine God, Green Grape酒神葡萄绿Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Fifth Xiaobai 2 + male protagonist + no romance + court politics and infrastructure] After rising from Son of Heaven to Celestial Emperor and completing the construction of the Celestial Palace’s administrative system, Fifth Xiaobai is sent by the Heavenly Dao to undergo trials. Each time, he becomes the final emperor of a dynasty. Xiaobai, Second Emperor of Qin: It’s convenient not having to speak out loud, but I really don’t want everyone hearing every thought in my head. Leave me alone, Fath 7.3kReads9.2Score568Shelves

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    No romance + court intrigue and infrastructure building! [Laughing] Xiao Bai, who has already ascended to the Heavenly Emperor, was pulled into working by the Heavenly Dao of the Qin Dynasty world and became the youngest son of Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng. There's no other way but to roll up his sleeves and get to work. [Admiration]

11. 1161 直 Livestream Shopping: My Products Are Being Snatched Up by People from the Past! 直播带货，我的商品遭古人疯抢！ Just Call Me An就叫我安Historical228k WordsCompleted [History] [Livestream] [System] [Historical Rundown] After graduating from college, Jiang Feng returns to his hometown and starts livestreaming to sell local products, accidentally awakening a System. To his surprise, his viewers turn out to be people from ancient times! Jiang Feng: “Folks, the last hundred orders! I’ll put it in the shopping cart below as soon as I count to three! Last hundred orders, grab one and you’re making a profit!” Jiang Feng doesn’t know whether they made a profit, but 710Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New author, new book!!

12. 1162 大 General of the Great Ming 大明奉国将军 Chasing the Deer at the End of the Ming Dynasty明末逐鹿Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the first year of the Hongguang era of the Southern Ming, Zhu Lianbi, a former special forces soldier, accidentally transmigrates to the outskirts of the fallen capital, carrying a sniper rifle. He is immediately hunted by the Manchu invaders. With no other choice, Zhu Lianbi fights back. Wherever the sun and moon shine, there lies the land of our Great Ming! The Manchu invaders, Li Zicheng, the Chuang King, Zhang Xianzhong, the King of the Great Western Kingdom, the pirate leader Zheng Zhilo 1.9kReads8.6Score150Shelves
13. 1163 大 The Song Dynasty's Top Minister 大宋一品权臣 Chasing the Deer at the End of the Ming Dynasty明末逐鹿Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Reborn in the final years of the Northern Song Dynasty, Qin Lie found himself in the best of times and the worst of times. This Song dynasty had the heroes of Liangshan, as well as Fang La's rebellion in Jiangnan. At court, the emperor indulged in extravagant pleasures, while his favored Six Bandits, including Cai Jing and Tong Guan, wreaked havoc across the realm. In the Sixteen Prefectures of You and Yun, the Khitans and Jurchens ran rampant; in the northwest, the Tanguts and Tibetans encroach 1kReads7.4Score109Shelves
14. 1164 大 Great Han: The Mad Prince, Whom Emperor Wu Calls the Butcher 大汉：疯魔太子，武帝唤我作人屠 Yan Guan烟关Historical131k WordsOngoing Liu Ju, the Crown Prince of Emperor Wu of Han, launches a rebellion, loses the battle, and takes his own life. His consciousness lingers for a thousand years before he is reborn on the day before his defeat and suicide. He binds himself to the Stand Your Ground System. [Ding! Mission issued. My father suspects me, treacherous officials reject me, my mother takes her own life, and my son dies tragically. You want me dead? Then I’ll die, but I’ll die with my head held high, in full innocence and h 16Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    As the crown prince, I lost my wife, my son, and my mother who had devoted herself to me. After returning to the palace, I also lost my only grandson. What else in this world could I possibly care about?

15. 1165 隋 Sui-Tang: I Alone Turn the Tide, and Protect the Sui Dynasty's Eternal Prosperity 隋唐：只手挽天倾，我护大隋永昌 One Sword, One Thought一剑，一念Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Wu Xin transmigrates to the Great Sui Dynasty and obtains an Abstract System. He can grow stronger by driving other people to the brink. Keep your spirits up, don't lose points. That's the way! Wu Xin: Yuwen Huaji, I'm coming for you first thing in the morning! [You drive Yuwen Huaji over the edge. He crashes his head against a pillar in front of everyone. You gain the strength of two elephants!] Wu Xin: Li Shimin, you really think your brother Li Yuanba is invincible? Today I'll show you there' 21.8kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    Highly rated, the protagonist travels back to the Sui Dynasty and is recommended by Emperor Yang Guang; possesses extraordinary martial arts skills.

16. 1166 1 1577: Wanli Becomes a Wise Ruler Thanks to Me 1577，万历靠我成明君 Niu Dun牛墩Historical208k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Ming Dynasty + court intrigue + civil and military examinations + unification] Zhou Huai'an has transmigrated! He discovers that he's only five years younger than the Wanli Emperor! Zhang Juzheng is still alive! The Single Whip Law is being implemented! They say the Ming Dynasty's downfall began in the Wanli era! How could he possibly live an unremarkable life in this dynasty? With his background, changing his fate against the odds means taking the imperial examinations! With t 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the fifth year of the Wanli Emperor's reign in the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Juzheng was reinstated after being released from prison... If you were caught up in this conflict at that time, how many episodes could you survive in the book? [Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn]

17. 1167 读 Mind Reading: The Emperor Sees My Fists Clench 读心，皇帝看见我拳头硬了 Golden Sunset落日融金Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Everyone Can Read Minds + Cannon Fodder + Beloved by All + Feel-Good Story, Female Lead Has No Romance Xu Jinyu was an ordinary college student of the modern era. While saving a child who had run into the middle of a busy road, she was hit by a luxury car and transmigrated into a world formed from the merger of several novels. A world-saving System transmigrated with her. It gave Xu Jinyu a second chance at life, and in return, she had to save a world that the male and female leads had turned in 7.9kReads8.9Score671Shelves

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    ① A peasant boy from an ancient rural family, in order to change his life, goes from a poor student to taking the imperial examination. ② A typical college student enters ancient times, accompanied by a world-saving system. ③ The peasant family is the head of all schools of thought; a time traveler from the peasant family discusses the fate of the nation with King Zheng of Qin, trying to prevent the Qin Dynasty from collapsing under the rule of the Second Emperor.

18. 1168 大 Great Qin: Defying Emperor Qin from the Start 大秦：开局忤逆秦始皇 Sifting Through a Thousand Times千淘万漉Historical393k WordsOngoing A hundred battles without defeat, slaughtering a million! The Qin sword drinks blood, shaking the state! All beneath heaven belongs to the king! Wherever the iron cavalry rides becomes Qin! Wherever the sun and moon shine, wherever the rivers flow, all is Qin territory! Ying Yan conquered the world with immense ambition, using ruthless methods to clear away obstacles to his ascension and win the people's hearts! Wherever the black dragon banners of Qin's iron cavalry flew, gods and demons trembl 225Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    A historical article you absolutely shouldn't miss! [Smile]

19. 1169 三 The Eldest Son of the Yuan Clan in the Three Kingdoms 三国之袁家长子 Redfall红落Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Establishing the Han (Han as in the Han people, not the Son of Heaven), also known as The Eldest Son of the Yuan Family in the Three Kingdoms. Yuan Tan, who had read Romance of the Three Kingdoms cover to cover, transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and becomes Yuan Tan. (Based on historical events, with some comic relief from Romance of the Three Kingdoms early on. No System. Not a wish-fulfillment story for beginners, so proceed with caution.) The protagonist is cunning, not a saint. (Cu 5.2kReads8.6Score600Shelves

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    Highly recommend this one! It's set in ancient times, with a time-travel element at the beginning. The protagonist is intelligent, not a weakling or a saint, and it blends fictional and historical elements in a grand narrative! Set in the Three Kingdoms period, it's based on official history, with realistic characters and high historical accuracy. It's not mindless or idiotic, and definitely not a light novel!

20. 1170 臣 I Was Born a Commoner, So Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 臣本布衣，为何逼我称帝？ Jiangnan Scenery江南山水Historical3.6M WordsCompleted On the day he transmigrates, he gets three shocks in a row: he has an engagement, his fiancée isn’t pretty, and all six of his brothers-in-law are bandits. “How can you call them bandits? They’re the six mighty generals who followed me in founding the empire and ascending the throne!” 22.6kReads8.6Score2.2kShelves
21. 1171 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin's Number One Enforcer 大唐：李世民的头号打手 The Five Black Categories黑五类Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Decisive and ruthless] [Unmatched martial prowess] [Noble titles and military honors] [Technology for the people's livelihood] A hotheaded nationalist transmigrates to the end of the Sui dynasty, at the dawn of the Tang, and Jiu An promptly latches onto Erlang, becoming one of his low-ranking soldiers. On his first battlefield, he discovers a mysterious ability: killing enemies makes him stronger. To grow stronger and ensure the Han dynasty lasts for ten thousand years, Jiu An starts making gra 41.9kReads8.7Score2.7kShelves

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    Both of these are pretty good; they're basically just a lot of fun.

22. 1172 天EN From Death Row to a King’s Equal: Slashing My Way Out of a Nightmare Start 天崩开局，从死囚营砍到并肩王 Big Monk o大和尚oHistorical5.2M WordsOngoing [Reborn + invincible + ruthless + the ultimate path] Li Dao is reborn in the Great Qian Dynasty as a third-rank earl. During a palace banquet, he accidentally gets drunk and stumbles into a palace. Just then, his memories of his previous life return, and between the memory confusion and the alcohol, he ruins the virtue of the palace's mistress. In a rage, the emperor sends Li Dao to a death-row camp on the frontier, hoping he'll die beyond the border. Instead, he unexpectedly awakens a “gain sta 154.9kReads9.0Score14.3kShelves

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    Those who enjoy reading historical fiction can try these books.

23. 1173 明 The Great Compassion Mantra of the Ming Dynasty 明朝大悲咒 Xiong Zhaozheng熊召政Historical140k WordsCompleted This book presents Mr. Xiong Zhaozheng's reflections and notes from his study of Ming history. In clear, accessible language, it recounts many stories from the Ming dynasty and portrays its emperors, such as Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di; its officials, such as Zhang Juzheng; its scholars, such as Wang Yangming and Fang Xiaoru; and its powerful eunuchs, such as Wei Zhongxian and Feng Bao. It also describes several major events in Ming history. The author's distinctive interpretations and analyses of 14Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    The following are about all.

24. 1174 病 The Sickly Weakling Who Became the Ming Emperor's Mentor 病秧子，竟成了大明帝师 Strong as an Ox力大如牛Historical472k WordsCompleted Su Ce transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, only to find himself in the body of a sickly scholar. Along the way, he happens to meet a like-minded young man, and the two travel to the capital together. After arriving in the capital, the young man keeps coming to visit Su Ce. “Brother Su, do you know how to fill the imperial treasury?” “Why don't the common people want to use Ming paper currency?” “Brother Su, did you come up with this refined salt?” “Brother Su, this cement, this sugar...” The young 2.5kReads8.8Score254Shelves

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    🌸🌸🌸In the first book, I became Zhu Biao's second son. At the beginning, Zhu Biao wanted to make Zhu Yunwen the crown prince, but I had to stage a scene to stop him. Then, with the help of powerful figures from Huaixi, I seized power through a military coup. Faced with Zhu Biao's unreasonable behavior, I moved the ancestral tablets to his bedchamber, causing Zhu Biao to lose sleep.🌸🌸🌸In the second book, I was the only son of Li Shanchang, the Duke of Han. To avoid being exterminated along with his entire family, I fawned over Zhu Biao. Zhu Biao even closed the doors in court and let the protagonist in [heart emoji].

25. 1175 大 Great Ming: I Actually Became Zhu Silang 大明：我竟成了朱四郎 Sword Across剑横Historical613k WordsOngoing [Alternate History]+ [Great Ming]+ [No System] May the mountains, rivers, sun, and moon endure, and the Great Ming empire stand forever. My name is Zhu Di, and I have another identity: I am Zhu Yuanzhang's fourth son, the Prince of Yan, Zhu Di, also known as Fourth Brother Zhu. Why is that? That's right, I transmigrated. Lying on the bed, Zhu Di silently accepts his new identity, a flame burning fiercely in his heart. Since Heaven has brought him to this magnificent Great Ming, he must make the 103Reads6.4Score102Shelves
26. 1176 明 The Ming Dynasty's Only Son 明朝独生子 Salt-Baked Braised Egg盐焗卤蛋Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Why did fate have to pick me? Who in their right mind would want to be an emperor when the average life expectancy is only 39.2 years? “Father, your son doesn’t want to be crown prince.” “If not you, then who? You’re my only son.” “Could you consider Uncle Xing instead?” “Get out.” 887Reads7.7Score107Shelves
27. 1177 大 Great Ming: I'm in the Hongwu Era, and I'm Wild as Hell 大明：身在洪武，我狂的一批 Three Naps a Day一日三觉Historical1.6M WordsOngoing The man standing before you is Empress Ma's godson, Zhu Biao's good friend, the beloved son-in-law of Lan Yu and others, Zhu Xiongying's mentor, and Old Zhu's lifelong nemesis. The twelfth year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty. Back then, the sky was blue, the clouds were white, and the air was still sweet. Fang Jingzhi came staggering from the Qinhuai River, leaning against the wall, intent on hearing all the juicy gossip about Lan Yu and Old Zhu. But he never imagined that the Old Zhu f 1.3kReads8.4Score—Shelves
28. 1178 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty to Become Emperor 穿越明朝当皇帝 Junior Censor少司寇Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Historical Writing Contest] He transmigrates into the body of the Ming dynasty’s last emperor, with less than five months left before the dynasty falls. Zhu Youjian, now with a new soul, is deeply troubled. He can only rely on his knowledge of future history and set out to turn the tide and change the course of events. First, move the capital and make a strategic retreat. Anyone who disagrees gets executed! Next, cultivate the land, carry out land reform, and manufacture guns and cannons. Anyon 371Reads8.8Score115Shelves
29. 1179 三 Three Kingdoms: I Was a Loyal Subject, Yet Chose Rebellion 三国，我本忠良，却选择了造反 The Moon Says Nothing月不语Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [A New Three Kingdoms] [No System] [Multiple Heroines] [A Commoner’s Rise to Power] [An Emperor’s Daily Life] After transmigrating to the late Eastern Han dynasty, he finds himself in the body of seventeen-year-old Zhao Yun! The Yellow Turban Rebellion was crushed three years ago, and Dong Zhuo will plunge Luoyang into chaos in a year. He knows how history is supposed to unfold, but cannot calmly make his plans. Zhao Yun has just been set up by villains and is in grave danger. Given Zhao Yun’s c 1.5kReads8.8Score146Shelves

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    Transmigrating into the body of Zhao Yun, I'm forced to become king right from the start. No strategists, fierce generals, or beauties—I'll just kidnap them. I rise step by step from a small mountain village. No system, over a million words, intelligent characters—if you prefer mindless, fast-paced action, please skip this.

30. 1180 再 If You Keep Forcing Me to Marry the Princess and Become Chancellor, I'll Start a Rebellion 再逼我娶公主当宰辅，我可造反了 I Eat Roasted Sweet Potatoes我吃烤地瓜Historical1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Kang Dynasty, he becomes the foolish son of a landowner... He plans to collect rent from his dozen or so acres of poor farmland and run a small business on the side... Taking life easy, with no shortage of pleasures! But one day, he meets a wealthy middle-aged merchant from the capital, who sees through his astonishing talent... Wang Xiu’s leisurely life as a little landlord seems to veer further and further off course! The imperial princess: “I’ve already borne 11.9kReads8.6Score1kShelves

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    A ten-year veteran bookworm highly recommends!! Four top-tier historical novels!!! Don't miss them. [Attention][Attention][Attention] One is an alternate history. Two are set in the Three Kingdoms period. One is set in the Ming Dynasty. (The latter three are completed, but the first one is guaranteed to be over a million words.) ① An alternate history novel: The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a landlord's foolish son 😁 He was originally living a quiet and carefree life, tending to his small family, when a wealthy merchant arrives in the capital…

31. 1181 娘 My Wife Is Actually a Female Demon Lord 娘子竟是女魔头 Toast Toast土司吐司Historical2.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Wang You found himself married on the spot. Not only did he become a county magistrate, he also got to marry a beautiful bride... But on their wedding night, he was poisoned and carried away. His wife's family are a band of local tyrants, every one of them a peerless martial artist. In a tiny county yamen, there are more than ten people scheming against one another. The maid who is always smiling can take down more than a dozen burly men. His wife practices martial arts eve 35.7kReads9.0Score3.5kShelves

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    The author's writing is excellent, with a well-paced rhythm. The various foreshadowing and plot developments are brilliantly executed. The protagonist, as one of the many unsystematic transmigrated individuals, acts with reason and logic, and his analysis is always plausible. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

32. 1182 大 The Tang Dynasty's Super Arms Merchant 大唐之超级军火商 Persimmons Are Poisonous柿子有毒Historical3.5M WordsCompleted An eighth-grade fitter is reborn in the Tang Dynasty with a tool System. See how the protagonist takes the Tang Dynasty by storm. The Type 54, Type Zhongzheng, and Type 92 heavy machine guns, mortars, steamships, helicopters: he's got it all! Li Shimin says, “Anzhi, how about we...” 44.6kReads9.0Score3.5kShelves

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    The book about Tang Dynasty arms dealers is quite good; it's written realistically and in detail within the historical context. The one about the late Ming Dynasty is by the same author.

33. 1183 穿 I Transmigrated as A Dou, and Liu Bei Saw Through Me from the Start 穿越阿斗，开局被刘备识破 Han Wei汉卫Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Publication deal negotiations are underway. It wasn’t until that supposedly hopeless Adou unified the Three Kingdoms that Zhuge Liang realized the Liu Shan before him was an impostor. What he didn’t know was that Liu Bei had seen through everything long ago, yet still supported Adou’s ascension to the throne as emperor. Father and son join forces to campaign east against Sun Quan, march north against Cao Cao, expand into the South Seas, conquer Japan, seize the grasslands, pacify the Western Reg 5.7kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves
34. 1184 大 Great Qin: I Helped the First Emperor Become an Emperor for the Ages 大秦：我助始皇成为千古一帝 A Fine Autumn好好个秋Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The manhua drama of the same name, The Great Qin: Brother Zheng Discovers I'm a Transmigrator, is now online. Please show it your support! The drama covers roughly the first 311 chapters of the novel. [No System + Transmigration + Slightly Alternate History + Helping Qin + Reform + Cunning + Lighthearted + Brother Zheng] When Chen Mo transmigrates to 210 BC with a stash of amoxicillin and discovers he's become a conscript laborer building the Great Wall, all he wants to do is shout at Mount Li: 30.6kReads8.7Score4kShelves

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    The ending was really good!!!

35. 1185 大 The Qin Prince of Great Ming: Starting by Stealing Xu Miaoyun 大明秦王，从截胡徐妙云开始 Don't Blame the Strange有怪莫怪Historical4.1M WordsOngoing The man standing before you possesses the bearing of a dragon and phoenix, the majesty of the sun and sky, a magnificent countenance, and an extraordinary bone structure. He is Grand Commander of the Ming Five Armies Command, Commander of the Imperial Guards, General of the Southern Campaign, Grand General of the Northern Campaign, Governor of the three southwestern provinces, and Viceroy of the six southeastern provinces. He is also a Grand Secretary of the Wen Yuan Pavilion and concurrently Mi 24kReads7.6Score2kShelves
36. 1186 打 Building a Scenic Attraction, My NPCs Are from Ancient Times! 打造景区，我的NPC来自古代！ Braised Eggplant Casserole红烧茄子煲Urban1.4M WordsOngoing [The short drama adaptation is now available] Qin Yao had just arrived in a parallel world when he inherited a tourist attraction! But to his surprise, it was on the verge of bankruptcy. There weren’t any attractions to speak of, and he couldn’t even afford to hire NPCs. He was about to sell the place, since the land alone was worth a fortune. But Qin Yao never expected to bind himself to an NPC System! The System had only one function: it could bring people from the pages of history to work as 69.7kReads9.2Score6.4kShelves

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    It's a historical novel with a twist. The protagonist owns a tourist attraction, and the NPCs he's recruited are all famous historical figures. The funniest part is that Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang has returned to his old ways and become a beggar NPC. Give it a try; I recently discovered it and it's pretty good. You might want to check it out.

37. 1187 明 Late Ming: Snatching Chen Yuanyuan from the Start 明末：开局截胡陈圆圆 Persimmons Are Poisonous柿子有毒Historical180k WordsOngoing [History] + [Late Ming] + [Rousing] + [Humorous] If he were an assassin, no one could escape his blade! If he were a general, the Nine Frontiers would never again see a beacon fire! If he were an emperor, no nation in this world would dare cause trouble! When he finally sits upon the throne, the Han people will never be slaves again! He punches Dorgon, kicks Li Zicheng, and topples Chongzhen. From now on, the Ming belongs to the Fang family! —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 1188 重 Valuing Scholarship over Arms: Have You Heard of Tang Poetry and Song Lyrics? 重文轻武：你们可知唐诗宋词 Hall of Yin and Yang两仪殿Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Ye Tian transmigrates to the Great Xia and becomes a poor scholar. He has no System, no golden finger, and not even the original owner’s memories. Fortunately, in this world, all other pursuits are inferior to scholarship. One Tang poem shakes the literary world of Great Xia! One Song lyric paints the splendor of Great Xia! “Establish a heart for Heaven and Earth, a destiny for the people, the lost teachings of the sages, and peace for all generations.” At the Imperial Academy, Ye Tian recites Z 7.5kReads8.5Score499Shelves
39. 1189 好 At Least I’m an Emperor 好歹也是个皇帝 Autumn Waters at Night秋水夜Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Transmigrating and becoming an emperor shouldn't be a big deal, but Guo Dongyan thinks there's something odd about being an emperor in his case. His empire is only as large as a village, he has just a few hundred subjects, and even his dog is the Imperial Guard's Grand General... Wasn't becoming an emperor through transmigration supposed to mean fighting for power at court and vying for control of the Nine Provinces? How did it turn into playing house in some remote mountain valley for me? And t 5.1kReads8.1Score195Shelves

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    During the Xuande era, in the spring of the third year of Xuande's reign, the capital city was warm and pleasantly breezy. Chen Yanzhi, a student of the Imperial Academy, squeezed through the crowds on East Chang'an Street with half a piece of sesame candy in his pocket, his eyes fixed on the sky—a kite adorned with twelve strings of small copper bells, the "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix," was soaring upwards with the wind. The bells jingled, attracting children along the roadside to chase after it, their candied hawthorns scattering sugar crumbs. "Brother Chen! Over here!" Someone called from outside the crowd. It was Li Mo, a fellow student, waving a "Sand Swallow" kite made of bamboo and paper. Chen Yanzhi squeezed through the crowd and discovered that next to Li Mo stood a young man in a royal blue robe, with a silver double-fish belt around his waist, holding an exquisitely crafted "Dragonfly" kite in his hand. The wings were made of extremely thin cicada-wing gauze, which shimmered with a pale pink light in the sunlight. "This is Zhang Jingming, the heir of the Duke of Ying's mansion," Li Mo introduced in a low voice. "Today, the Duke of Ying's mansion is hosting a kite-flying banquet at Yuquan Mountain outside the city. They specially invited a few of us classmates to compete in whose kite flies the highest." Chen Yanzhi was about to greet him when Zhang Jingming waved his hand with a smile: "No need for formalities. Today, we only discuss kites, not status." He then shook the "dragonfly" in his hand. "This kite of mine was made by the best craftsman in Suzhou. It has thin bamboo whistles hidden in its wings, so it makes a sound when it flies!" The group rode in a mule cart to Yuquan Mountain. Along the way, they saw many people attending the banquet, including scholars in Confucian robes, warriors in short jackets, and girls with double buns, all holding various kinds of kites. Some were painted with ink landscapes, and some were embroidered with lotus patterns. Even the "gurgling" sound of the cart wheels rolling over the cobblestone road added to the lively atmosphere. Upon arriving at the foot of Yuquan Mountain, servants had already set up a decorated pavilion, under which were laid out candied fruit, dried fruit, and hot tea. Zhang Jingming waved his hand, and several servants immediately brought over spools of kite string. Chen Yanzhi took out his kite—a "Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate" kite he had bought at the night market a few days earlier. It was made of ordinary peach blossom paper, and the painting wasn't particularly refined; compared to the "Peacock Spreading its Tail" and "Chang'e Flying to the Moon" kites next to it, it looked rather shabby. "Brother Chen, don't panic," Li Mo patted his shoulder, "Flying a kite is about technique, not fancy tricks." Just then, the wind suddenly picked up, and Zhang Jingming's "Dragonfly" kite took flight first. Its gauze wings fluttered in the wind, producing a soft "buzzing" sound, just like a real dragonfly in flight, drawing cheers from the crowd. Chen Yanzhi took a deep breath and slowly let out the line from the spool. He had flown kites with his grandfather in the countryside when he was a child, and he knew that when the wind was against him, he had to hold the line tight and let it loose when the wind subsided. The "carp" kite initially wobbled, veering to the side with every gust of wind, but as the line lengthened, it gradually stabilized, its red tail swaying in the blue sky, as if truly swimming in the clouds. "Good!" Someone shouted from the side. Chen Yanzhi was just about to feel smug when he suddenly saw Zhang Jingming's "dragonfly" kite drifting towards him, the lines of the two kites about to tangle. Zhang Jingming stamped his feet in panic: "Oh no! The lines are going to get tangled!" Chen Yanzhi also panicked, instinctively pulling back the line, but the "carp" kite was being pulled by the wind and couldn't be moved at all. Just then, an old man in a blue cloth shirt suddenly reached out, hooked his fingertips onto Chen Yanzhi's spool, and gently pulled it to the side, simultaneously shouting to Zhang Jingming: "Loosen the line by half an inch!" Zhang Jingming quickly did as he was told, and the "dragonfly" kite immediately darted upwards half a foot, just avoiding the "carp" kite's line. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Chen Yanzhi quickly thanked the old man, only to find that the "eagle" kite in the old man's hand was already flying extremely high, its dark feathers unfurling in the wind, exuding a certain intimidating power. "Excellent skill, sir!" Zhang Jingming cupped his hands in greeting. "May I ask who you are?" The old man smiled and pointed to Yuquan Temple in the distance: "I'm just a monk who sweeps the floor in the temple. When I have nothing to do, I like to fly kites." He then looked up at the sky, "Look, young master Chen's 'carp' is even higher than my 'eagle'!" Everyone looked up and indeed saw the "carp" soaring higher and higher with the help of the wind, its red tail almost melting into the clouds. Chen Yanzhi felt a surge of joy and was about to speak when he heard a maid's voice from the other side of the decorated pavilion: "Young Master! Madam wants you to go back and have some snacks! Freshly steamed rose cakes!" Zhang Jingming's eyes lit up, and he pulled Chen Yanzhi and Li Mo back, saying, "Come on! Let's eat the cakes first! When the wind picks up, we'll have another competition!" The wind was still blowing, and the kites in the sky were flying thicker and thicker. The sounds of copper bells and bamboo whistles mingled with the laughter of the crowd, floating above Yuquan Mountain. Chen Yanzhi took a bite of the rose cake, its sweet fragrance carrying the warmth of spring, sweetening his heart from the tip of his tongue. He thought, this is probably what spring in the Xuande era is like—warm winds, kites, good friends, and endless sweet cakes. Life is as vibrant as the kite string in your hand; tug it, and you can touch the lively world.

40. 1190 乱 Strategies for Pacifying the Rong in Troubled Times 乱世之平戎策 Lili Kang莉莉康Historical302k WordsOngoing The Song and Jin face off in a world of chaos and conflict. What place is there for a hero? The Black Water and the mighty river, a return south and a northern campaign: who can stand against them? [Historical fiction + political intrigue + war] No transmigration, no System, no cheat powers: a traditional historical novel. In the early chapters, the young hero rides high on spring breezes. Later, he faces both 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    👀👉Time travel? No❌ 👀👉System? No❌ 👀👉Golden finger? None❌ In the face of the Song-Jin confrontation, the southward migration and the northward return, amidst a world in decline and utter ruin, what will become of Xin Qiji, the first "gangster" of the Southern Song Dynasty? ✔️This is a traditional historical novel, with personal love and great affection, as well as career and national duty. It might not be a thrilling read, and might even leave you feeling a little disheartened and indignant. To say how many talented and patriotic figures the Southern Song Dynasty had as its empire crumbled, one would need to count them all: Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, Wen Tianxiang, Lu You, Zhu Xi, Zhang Yuniang, Zhu Shuzhen… even three days and three nights wouldn't be enough. Xin Qiji, however, was the brightest star in the Southern Song sky, skilled in both literature and martial arts, his poetry both bold and delicate, wielding a sword and riding a horse, raiding enemy camps at night, and capturing traitors alive. When I was writing my novel, someone said it was all written by elementary school students, and that it was all just for fun. I'm not trying to prove anything; once a contract is signed, I have to keep writing. Editors from other websites told me that this kind of historical fiction wouldn't work, and since I have a high level of professional knowledge, I should write about reincarnation or time travel to make the story more relatable. 🍎🍎 But if we're tired of mass-produced takeout, how about trying freshly cooked food? Recommendation rating: Of course, I highly recommend my own work; everyone has their own taste. [Explore]

41. 1191 全 Our Whole Class Transmigrated to Great Qin, and the First Emperor Made Me His Heir? 全班穿越大秦，始皇竟传我皇位？ Great Qin, Great Ming, Great Tang, Guan Zizai大秦大明大唐关自在Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Group Transmigration + Power Struggles + Class Beauty + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Invincible] The entire class transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty. The class sports representative becomes the Crown Prince of Zhao? The class monitor becomes a princess of Han? The discipline committee member becomes the Crown Prince of Qi? … In the entire class, are all the princes and princesses of every state except Qin? Once they gain power, their human nature changes completely! But Zhao Cheng awakens a 116.4kReads9.2Score12.5kShelves
42. 1192 刚 I Was Buried Alive Right After I Transmigrated, Now I'll Conquer the Late Ming 刚穿越就被活埋，我要横推明末 Becoming Wind and Rain, Not You成风成雨不是你Historical4.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Ming Dynasty + Late Ming + Passionate + Ruthless Battles + Rise to Power + Chongzhen] Forge muskets, build a modern cavalry, wipe out the Eight Banners, crush the rebel bands, and conquer the realm! Zhou Jian'an never imagined he would transmigrate to the final years of the Ming Dynasty. He ends up in the body of a down-and-out military household member. That's right: in the late Ming, being in a military household meant being dirt poor. By a twist of fate, he wins the favor of 12.9kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves
43. 1193 汉 The Sage of the Late Han Dynasty 汉末圣人 Ming Qi鸣奇Historical2.7M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the court is in turmoil, people have lost their old ways, but morality has yet to disappear. At this time, Cao Cao is still the impassioned young man who has endured a decade of hardship without letting his ardor fade. Yuan Shao is still living in seclusion, waiting for the world to change. Dong Zhuo is still leading the charge and defending the Han Empire. Liu Bei is still a boy studying under Lu Zhi, fond of dogs, horses, and music… An age of chao 409Reads8.6Score123Shelves

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    I recommend books two and three, especially book two. The beginning of book two is not good, but the middle and the end are quite good. However, it's best not to skip around while reading.

44. 1194 从 Starting as a Foot Soldier 从小兵开始 Li Xiangxiang李想想Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Qiao Lie, a young thug who spent every day brawling, got hit on the head with a brick. When he came to, he discovered that he had become a foot soldier on a battlefield. In a dynasty that had never existed in history, the uneducated Qiao Lie begins as a lowly soldier and embarks on a carefree, colorful life in ancient times... 12.2kReads8.9Score2kShelves
45. 1195 大 Great Qin: The Winds of Changping 大秦:风起长平 Jing Sheng静生Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Great Qin + Power Struggles + Political Intrigue] Yun You, a modern special forces soldier, transmigrates back to the battlefield of Changping. After capturing and killing Zhao Kuo, he earns Bai Qi's respect. He serves five generations of Qin kings and is appointed Marquis of Wu'an. When he looks back, the whole world trembles at the mere stamp of his foot! (The timeline in this book does not follow official history. Major historical events have the same outcomes as in the r 1.1kReads8.5Score107Shelves
46. 1196 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times: From the Start, I Save Cuihua with a 98K 穿越古代：开局98K救翠花 Fengyun No. 2风云二号Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Alternate history + sci-fi + teaching scientific methods of cultivation later on + modern firearms + System + play the pig to eat the tiger + decisive and ruthless + comedy + beautiful romance + multiple love interests] Chen Wei's life wasn't going well, so the System sent him to ancient times to enjoy himself. From the start, he got a beautiful, gentle, and considerate wife! The System also provided him with all kinds of modern firearms, making him invincible in an ancient world where everyo 2.2kReads8.7Score217Shelves
47. 1197 陛 Your Majesty, Stop! You’ve Destroyed Ten Kingdoms in Two Months on the Throne 陛下收手吧，您登基两月灭了十国 Bear-Riding Fisher骑熊钓鱼Historical537k WordsCompleted [Overpowered Tang Dynasty adventure + no groveling to Li Er + absurd laugh-out-loud comedy] He transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty and becomes the unfortunate son Li Er fathered during a pleasure-seeking visit to a brothel. He receives the “God-Tier Nation-Wrecking System” and, from the start, forces Li Er to abdicate and tears up the “Treaty of the Wei River,” provoking an army of 200,000 Turks to surround Chang’an... Li Er questions everything: “Every move this rebellious son makes should destro 330Reads8.6Score—Shelves
48. 1198 两 A Guide to Transmigrating Between Two Worlds 两界穿越指南 I'm Losing It我人麻了吖Urban1.4M WordsCompleted (Trading goods between two worlds + satisfying read + lighthearted and fun) Shen Xu had just graduated from college when he suddenly gained the ability to travel freely between two worlds. One world, much like ancient times yet completely different from any period in history, lay before him. The free gifts from Pinduoduo’s “slash the price” promotions would be treated like immortal treasures here. Extremely rare wild ingredients were everywhere, as common as weeds. Shen Xu’s life suddenly had a 18.8kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves
49. 1199 黑 The Black Dragon Roars, the Ink Dragon Sings, and the Halberds Ring as One 黑龙啸，墨龙吟，长戟齐鸣 Qi Yang琪洋Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Also known as The General. [War god] + [national warfare] + [political intrigue] + [fictional setting] + [military commanders] His father died on the battlefield when he was young. His mother passed away when he was a child. An orphan, he was fortunate to be raised with help from his uncle and aunt in the same village. Unwilling to accept the fate laid out for him, he joined the army in his early teens. A boy from a mountain village ultimately rises step by step to become a dynasty's general, gr 3.3kReads8.7Score214Shelves

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    If you enjoy stories where the protagonist is invincible and boastful, this is not for you. This book is simply the story of an ordinary soldier's growth; there are no messy cheat codes or exaggerated superpowers. Enter at your own risk.

50. 1200 穿 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms: The Tiger of a General's Family 穿越三国之将门虎子 Dreaming Back to the Past梦回往事Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Gongsun Xu, a young man from the modern era, transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms period and becomes Gongsun Zan’s only son. Gongsun Zan is one of the warlords at the beginning of the era. From the start, he studies under Lu Bu. With the wisdom and physical prowess gained from living two lives, he surpasses his teacher. Later, he recruits the mysterious Three Kingdoms warrior Zhang Yi, Zhao Yun, who joins the White Horse Volunteers, and surrenders the Yellow Turban Mighty Warriors. With my arriva 13Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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