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  1. 151 The Song Dynasty's Military Governor 大宋节度使 Historical837k WordsCompleted In a spring rain in Bianliang, the top-tier homebody Song Wen wakes up in the stables of the Zixuan Brothel, a pleasure house… Li Shishi is still learning her art, and Song Huizong has yet to become an artist. Song Jiang and Li Kui are still learning how to loaf around… Song Wen is a low-ranking servant with no status and no martial skills. He can barely remember a few poems from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and has no idea how to build steam engines or cannons. With nowhere to turn and nowhere 238Reads7.0Score—Shelves
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  2. 152 A Grand Plan for the Realm: Old Friends, New Beginnings 谋定山河之缘起故旧 Historical500k WordsCompleted (History + political intrigue + brain-teasing + detective work) To plan in the temple is to lay the foundations for moving mountains and rivers, to seek benefits for all under heaven, to bring prosperity to the state, and to secure peace for the common people. This is the mettle of a man across the ages! Plotting from within the command tent and securing victory a thousand miles away: the intricacies of rites, laws, systems, decisions, strategy, competition, balance, and compromise are endless! 25Reads—Score—Shelves
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  3. 153 From the Start in the Tang Dynasty, I Asked Li Shimin to Break Off Our Engagement 大唐开局找李世民退婚 Historical3.3M WordsOngoing He transmigrates to the Zhenguan era and becomes the infamous cuckold king, Fang Yiai. He swears to change his fate. Fang Yiai shouts, “Li Er, I’m calling off the engagement!” Emperor Li Shimin: “How dare you call off the engagement! Bring me my saber!” Fang Yiai: “Then… could I have a different princess?” Princess Jinyang smiles sweetly. “Why not me?” Li Shimin: … His most beloved little darling has turned out to be a leaky quilt. From then on, Fang Yiai follows a very different path in life. H 28.3kReads8.6Score2.1kShelves
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  4. 154 Three Kingdoms: In Cao Wei, Employee No. 001 三国:人在曹魏,工号001 Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical fiction, no System, strategist protagonist] When investing, pick a promising stock; when starting a business, be the founder. After transmigrating to the late Han Dynasty, He Ben went all in on Cao Cao, who was in dire straits, securing himself the steadiest position in a chaotic age: founding veteran of the Cao Wei Group, employee number 001. “I am willing to sell my ancestral estate to help Lord Cao raise an army.” Cao Cao was stunned. This frail young man was willing to wager his 31kReads8.9Score3kShelves
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  5. 155 Reforming the Ming Dynasty 调教大明 Historical2.8M WordsCompleted He is Zhang Juzheng’s favored pupil! He studies the art of war under Qi Jiguang... and swordsmanship under Yu Dayou, becoming the best in the world! Under his leadership, the Four Great Campaigns of the Wanli era achieve even greater glory! Starting from nothing, he takes control of the realm and builds an unrivaled enterprise through wit and conversation! 2.3kReads8.1Score192Shelves
  6. 156 Blue Star Immortal Fate Inheritance System 蓝星仙缘传承系统 Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted Throughout Blue Star's long history, it was struck three times by meteors from beyond the heavens. Spiritual energy vanished, immortals fell, and the world entered the age of modern technology. The protagonist, Yang Yuxuan, wakes up drunk after New Year's Eve and transmigrates to an ancient, uninhabited world, where he obtains the Blue Star Immortal Legacy System. It turns out that the three impacts created three five-dimensional worlds, one of which is the ancient world. The mighty beings of an 489Reads8.8Score125Shelves
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  7. 157 Li Shizi of the Tang Dynasty: My Six Tycoon Darlings! 大唐兕子:我的六个神豪小囊君! Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing A woman who transmigrates into another world finds her way to a higher-dimensional acceptance of her own strength and weakness, maturity and immaturity, dignity and disarray amid the height of the Tang dynasty. In the first five volumes, she is intensely drawn to strength and despises foolishness, ashamed of her own imperfections. When her energy is high, she is the model of a refined, high-born lady: restrained, sensible, and keenly observant. When her energy is low, she becomes anxious, avoida 55Reads9.2Score—Shelves
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  8. 158 The Second Son of the Zhao Royal Family 大赵嫡次子 Historical4.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as the second legitimate son of the Great Zhao Empire, he planned to live freely, drinking and making merry! But the powerful clans ran rampant, treacherous ministers held sway, rival nations eyed them hungrily, and his elder brother was frail. So! Zhao Yu could only destroy the powerful clans, eliminate the treacherous ministers, unite the nations, and pave the way for his big brother! Prince Jin's motto: What's mine is mine! It's all mine! Ahem, no, wait. What's my brother 17.2kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
  9. 159 Yuan Ji of the Three Kingdoms: Ascending the Throne Live 三国袁基,在线登基 Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [No System + late Eastern Han + court politics + warfare + charismatic, seductive lord + all-star cast + ascending the throne] Transmigrated as Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu’s elder brother, Yuan Ji, the legitimate eldest son of a family that had produced high ministers for four generations? A top-tier aristocratic family from the start, but destined to die a violent death? Yuan Ji declares, “I’m not following this lousy script!” With benevolence in one hand and ambition in the other, Yuan Ji is the o 13.8kReads8.7Score1.6kShelves
  10. 160 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 二哈和他的白猫师尊 Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [The audiobook adaptation of the same name, starring Gu Jiangshan and Sanshi, is complete. Tune in and give it a listen!] Mo Ran thought becoming Chu Wanning's disciple had been a mistake. His master was far too much like a cat, while he was like a silly dog wagging its tail and fawning over him. Dogs and cats can't reproduce together, and the silly dog hadn't wanted to reach out his fluffy paws toward that cat in the first place. He'd always thought dogs should be with dogs, like his senior bro 100.4kReads9.7Score19.3kShelves
  11. 161 A Professional Rebel at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末造反专业户 Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [No System + No Cheat Powers + Late Ming Dynasty + Rebellion] Wu Cheng, a newly graduated college student working as a village official, transmigrates to the second year of the Chongzhen reign in the late Ming Dynasty and becomes a military household member of the Great Ming. A corrupt court, an incompetent emperor, greedy officials and gentry, and commoners treated as less than human push Wu Cheng step by step toward rebellion. Watch as he takes on the local tyrants, fights the Great Ming, dest 14.5kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
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  12. 162 The Poor Scholar's Sweet Young Wife 寒门小娇妻 Historical268k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Su Ce had barely begun his rise to success when he learned from the start that the little wife he was betrothed to was about to arrive. But after bringing her home, Su Ce discovered that his little wife was actually a cripple! Looking at his pitiful young wife and their dirt-poor household, Su Ce, a powerless peasant, had no choice but to roll up his sleeves and start building a better life... 15Reads9.5Score—Shelves
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  13. 163 The Mightiest Emperor 最强万岁爷 Historical3.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Strongest Emperor. A special forces soldier transmigrates and becomes an emperor, only to find that treacherous ministers are plotting to usurp the throne and his wife has drawn her sword to take her own life! Assassins from the secretive Luo Wang organization lurk throughout the capital, the black market is shrouded in mystery, and the Qing Prince's faction is at the height of its power! When Zhou Jian flies into a rage, the treacherous officials filling the court will spill b 5.7kReads8.8Score537Shelves
  14. 164 The Red Tide Overwhelms the Qing 赤潮覆清 Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [No System + No Cheat Skills + Transmigration to the Qing Dynasty + Farming + Rebellion] In the spring of 1673, the twelfth year of the Kangxi reign, Wu Sangui killed Zhu Guozhi, the governor of Yunnan, and rebelled against the Qing. The whole realm rose in response, setting off the greatest upheaval of the early Qing dynasty, known to history as the Revolt of the Three Feudatories. Hou Juncheng transmigrates to the Qing dynasty on the eve of the revolt. Chinese history has veered onto a dark pa 5kReads9.1Score492Shelves
  15. 165 The First Duke of the Great Ming 大明第一公 Historical2.3M WordsCompleted I am Li Jinglong. This is my story, and the story of the Great Ming. 130kReads9.2Score14.1kShelves
  16. 166 Zhu Yuanzhang and I Discuss the History of the Ming Dynasty 朱元璋与我聊明史 Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Zhu Yuanzhang dreamed of Chongzhen, and of Li Zicheng. In court, no one could fathom the hearts of men. Blood and turmoil were everywhere. A low-ranking official’s son transmigrated into this world. See how he uses the history of the Ming dynasty to debate with Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang: I want to kill Lan Yu. Chen Zewu: Whatever you wish, Your Majesty is wise. Zhu Yuanzhang: I want to kill Li Shanchang. Chen Zewu: Whatever you wish, Your Majesty is wise. May the sun, moon, mountains, and riv 2kReads8.1Score118Shelves
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  17. 167 The Era of the Ten Kingdoms 十国纪元 Historical133k WordsOngoing The splendor of ten kingdoms, the pavilions and towers of the Five Dynasties, and legendary figures all take the stage. After the years have passed, what was it all for: power, schemes, or a beauty? The Demon King Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, lord of the Three Jin, Li Maozhen, holding fast to Fengxiang, Qian Wang’s arrow piercing the waves, Shi Jingtang calling himself a son. Poor Li Cunxu, who secured the realm with three arrows, only to die for his beloved! Later Liang, Later Tang, Later Jin, Later Han —Reads—Score—Shelves
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  18. 168 Zhu Cilang: I Refuse to Be the Crown Prince of a Fallen Dynasty! 朱慈烺:我不做亡国太子! Historical4.1M WordsCompleted Lighthearted + political intrigue + war + passionate action + no System + no brainless decisions! See how he manipulates the levers of power and wins people’s hearts, outwits civil officials and military officers, and crushes every rival faction! See how he develops the economy and technology, trains his troops into a powerful army, conquers the world, and builds a Ming Empire on which the sun never sets! If they go to war, then their nations will be destroyed and their people wiped out! 4.9kReads8.7Score385Shelves
  19. 169 Film and TV Quick Transmigration Collection 影视快穿合集 Female-Channel Fanfiction3.5M WordsOngoing Time never stops, and regrets are never in short supply. When we were young, we encountered people who dazzled us. I only hope to give them a happy ending in these pages. 29.2kReads8.2Score716Shelves
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  20. 170 Great Ming: My Wife Is a Princess Royal 大明:我家娘子长公主 Historical806k WordsCompleted [Farming] + [everyday life] + [lighthearted] + [eavesdropping] Su Yang unexpectedly arrived in Beiping Prefecture during the Ming dynasty. Jianwen had just ascended the throne and was aggressively stripping the fiefdoms from the princes, while the Prince of Yan bided his time and built up his strength. The Jingnan Campaign, which would engulf the whole empire, was about to begin. Caught in a time of chaos, Su Yang had no grand ambitions. He only wanted to stay in Beiping Prefecture, look after h 1.1kReads8.0Score102Shelves
  21. 171 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天,我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Historical716k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.5kReads8.8Score165Shelves
  22. 172 A Fleeting Life at the End of the Han Dynasty 汉末浮生 Historical110k WordsOngoing [Transmigration] [Three Kingdoms] [Warlord Struggle] [Lighthearted] [Not a Mindless Power Fantasy!] Deng Yuan transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, witnessing the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Dong Zhuo's entry into the capital, and the warlords' struggle for supremacy. He expects to awaken a powerful System that will help him unite the realm. Who could have guessed his System would be an adorable little thing that can only choose his starting location? It even says he must unite the r 4Reads—Score—Shelves
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  23. 173 Late Han Dynasty: Lu Bu Is Reborn and Hunts Down Cao Cao from the Start 汉末:吕布重生,开局追杀曹操 Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No harem] + [Not a power fantasy] + [No collecting women] + [A struggle for supremacy] + [The supporting characters rise to take charge] The legendary God of War Lu Bu died at White Gate Tower, only for it to turn out to have been a dream? Cao Cao tried to assassinate Dong Zhuo, claiming he was there to present a sword. But he never expected Lu Bu to lead him a scrawny old horse. Can Cao Cao still escape Luoyang on that nag? And how will Lu Bu begin his new life… Among men, Lu Bu; among horses 6.3kReads8.6Score434Shelves
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  24. 174 Great Tang: Transmigrating as Li Ke, How Is a Supporting Character Supposed to Become Emperor? 大唐:穿越李恪,配角怎么当皇帝 Historical2.0M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + no System + political intrigue from behind the scenes + conquest + struggle for the throne] Li Ke was just an ordinary office worker, worn down by the workplace. By chance, he entered the early Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty and found himself in the body of Li Ke, the eldest son born to a concubine of Li Shimin. He inherited the bloodlines of three great houses: the Sui dynasty's Yang clan, the Tang dynasty's Li clan, and the Dugu clan. He was also the bearer of an imperial l 1.3kReads7.3Score103Shelves
  25. 175 Transmigrating as Li Chengqian: From the Start, I Take on Li Shimin 穿越李承乾,开局硬刚李世民 Historical2.7M WordsOngoing I woke up to find I had transmigrated into Li Chengqian, crown prince of the Tang dynasty, and was under house arrest in a separate residence. Inside the Zichen Hall. Faced with Li Shimin's relentless pressure, Li Chengqian chose to stand his ground. “Father, why do you favor the Prince of Wei and even let him move into the Wude Hall to attend court?” “The Prince of Wei has 22 prefectures as his fief and commands the armies of 13 prefectures. More than thirty percent of the Tang dynasty's troops 33.5kReads7.9Score2.6kShelves
  26. 176 The Warlord: Heed My Father’s Advice, Rise From Brigade Commander to Marshal 军阀:老爹听劝,从旅长杀成大帅 Urban3.3M WordsOngoing In 1929, in Henan, Liu Zhenting opened his eyes to find himself the son of a brigade commander in a patchwork army! A crack White Russian force? Absorbed! Not enough guns and cannons? He built his own arsenal, churning out rifles and artillery on assembly lines. His military buildup left his rivals in the dust! To achieve his goals as quickly as possible, he would force open the doors of the foreign powers and take their money! In a chaotic age, he would rise as a warlord, planning every step: s 158.1kReads9.0Score11.1kShelves
  27. 177 Great Ming: I Help Brother Zhu Zhanji Ascend from the Start 大明:开局送瞻基皇兄升天 Historical408k WordsCompleted I am Zhu Zhanshan, the greatest royal uncle in the Ming dynasty. I lived through seven reigns, served as regent twice, missed out on the throne three times, and am the younger brother of that pathetic emperor, Zhu Zhanji. Did China’s decline begin with Zhu Zhanji, a supposedly great Ming emperor? Then I’ll start by taking his throne. Isolation from the world, falling behind the rest of the globe? Then I’ll send fleets west again and colonize the world. Japanese pirates harassing us for three hun 922Reads6.8Score100Shelves
  28. 178 The Spendthrift Son of the Zhenguan Era 贞观败家子 Historical5.4M WordsOngoing He transmigrated into the world as the son of Li Yuan's third brother, who had died young, and grew up far from home. "Nephew!" Li Yuan called out to Li Fu. "Nephew!" Li Fu called out to Li Chengqian. Don't be afraid. Your uncle's here... Go, invite His Majesty over. I have something to discuss with him. What? I should go see him? What are you talking about? He's just an emperor, while I am a noble prince! 32.3kReads8.6Score2.2kShelves
  29. 179 Lying Flat and Slacking Off in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐躺平摆烂 Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Tan transmigrated into the body of Li Longji's grandson. Kept under close watch, he had no choice but to act like a spoiled, reckless wastrel so no one would suspect a thing. When the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, Li Tan used the prestige he had earned defending Tong Pass to enter Chang'an and force Li Longji to appoint him Supreme Commander of the Imperial Guard. Thus began the Tang dynasty's game of power. A scheming and ruthless emperor followed the same path as Li Shimin and ascended the 11kReads8.8Score794Shelves
  30. 180 My Father Is the Emperor Who Begs at the Gate 我老爹是叫门皇帝 Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In the fourteenth year of the Zhengtong reign, my father, Zhu Qizhen, personally led an expedition beyond the borders, hoping to spread the might of the Great Ming far and wide. He never expected it to be like sending meat buns to a dog: he went out and never came back, becoming the Emperor Who Knocked at the Gates. Once he was no longer useful, they sent him back to the capital and confined him in the Southern Palace. Now Father is knocking at the gates again. Zhu Jianshen, who had been countin 55.7kReads8.8Score4kShelves
  31. 181 My Ancestor Is Li Shimin 家祖李世民 Historical505k WordsCompleted I got dumped because I didn’t have a place of my own. After celebrating my newfound singledom with a few drinks, I ended up in the Tang dynasty. As it turned out, I had become the legitimate grandson of Li Shimin, Emperor of the Tang dynasty. My father was Li Chengqian, the Tang crown prince. Looking at the grand buildings of the Eastern Palace, I marveled at how prosperous our family was. But the very next moment, I was told that Li Chengqian had rebelled against his father and been thrown stra 5.1kReads8.8Score283Shelves
  32. 182 Shaping the Times: Love, Betrayal, and Revenge in the Huichang Era of the Late Tang 搅动时局:晚唐会昌年间恩剑情仇 Historical88k WordsCompleted Explore: Why did Prince Qi Li Jun die young, and why did Imperial Uncle Li Chen ascend the throne? The fighting never lets up, with no wasted movements. A dying body calls down thunder to seize a soul; a golden wheel that burns the world cleaves through the chaos of the Tang dynasty. In the final years of the Huichang era, storms are gathering. Xiao Chen was made a marquis and general at twenty-five, and commanded the Zhenwu Army. He was widely recognized at court and among the people as the for 20Reads—Score—Shelves
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  33. 183 Espionage: From Military Intelligence Agent to Rising Star of the Kwantung Army 谍战:从军统特工到关东军新星 Urban2.7M WordsCompleted [Dancing on the Edge of a Knife] + [Smart Protagonist] + [Patriotic] + [Ruthless] + [No System] Lin Feng, a modern history student, transmigrates to Kyoto in the island nation in 1939, in a parallel world. He takes over the body of a secret agent for the Military Statistics Bureau, code-named “Iron Rooster.” The original owner, posing as a returned overseas Chinese named Kobayashi Fengichiro, was treated as a disposable pawn by the Bureau and left in the island nation to await orders. In the end 9.7kReads8.7Score369Shelves
  34. 184 Reborn at the End of the Han Dynasty: Taking Liu Hong as My Disciple from the Start 重生汉末,开局收刘宏为徒 Historical1.0M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and became a teacher, but his students were no ordinary people. Among them were Emperor Liu Hong, Han chancellor Cao Cao, and Han general Lu Bu... Well, looks like I've become the teacher of the Han dynasty! 6.5kReads8.9Score455Shelves
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  35. 185 Great Ming, So You're the Qing? 大明,就你叫满清啊? Historical1.6M WordsOngoing In 1690, the twenty-ninth year of the Kangxi reign, the Ming dynasty was already history. A soul from the future possessed Zhu Hechang, a Ming imperial grandson in exile in Luzon. At first, faced with this unfamiliar world, Zhu Hechang was confused and discouraged. Then... “Empire Rising System is now online...” “Congratulations, Host, the System has been fully upgraded!” “Congratulations, Host, you have received 500 soldiers from the Ming Divine Machine Battalion, all equipped with Minié rifles 3.2kReads8.7Score229Shelves
  36. 186 The Great Warlord: The Empire's Second-Generation Heir 大军阀:帝国二世祖 Historical1.6M WordsCompleted When Lin Yi wakes up, he finds himself in another world. It closely resembles the one he knew in his previous life, with the same historical development and cultural heritage. It has the same painful history, too. As the emperor’s nephew, Lin Yi has held the title of prince since birth. But when he sees foreigners throwing their weight around in the Great Xia Empire, the hot-blooded young man resolves to tolerate it no longer. “In an age of great struggle, the strong thrive and the weak perish!” 18.2kReads8.3Score1.1kShelves
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  37. 187 Saving the Tang Dynasty: I Transmigrated into Prince Wei Li Yi 挽天倾,魂穿魏王李佾救大唐 Historical795k WordsOngoing In 873 AD, Emperor Yizong of Tang died. The eunuchs sealed the palace gates, preparing to depose the eldest son and enthrone the youngest. Li Yi, Prince of Wei and Emperor Yizong’s eldest son, was supposed to be stripped of the throne and die unnoticed six years later. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become a modern soul from the twenty-first century, well versed in power and the rules of organization. No System, no technological cheats. With just three secret letters, two imperial edi 1.5kReads—Score126Shelves
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  38. 188 Back to the Three Kingdoms as Liu Shan 回到三国做刘禅 Historical1.8M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into Liu Shan, just as the stars of the Five Zhang Plains fall and Zhuge Liang dies of illness with regrets. Not one of the Five Tiger Generals remains! What kind of hellish start is this? Who says Adou can’t be helped? Who says Adou has no ambition? May every place touched by the sun and moon, and reached by rivers and streams, be Han territory! 4.3kReads8.7Score376Shelves
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  39. 189 Three Kingdoms: Being a Properly Dutiful Tyrant 三国:一本正经的当昏君 Historical636k WordsCompleted Liu Zhi, whose soul transmigrated into the Three Kingdoms era, became a prince of the Han dynasty and was bound to the Foolish Emperor System! Liu Zhi: Since I've decided to be a foolish emperor, I might as well do it properly! How about starting by abducting women and claiming them for myself? 4.6kReads9.0Score323Shelves
  40. 190 The March to War 从军行 Historical5.6M WordsCompleted “Where is the Imperial Guard? Who dares ride with me across the battlefields of the northern desert and trample the Yanrong King’s tent beneath our horses?” A general in a red cloak sat astride his horse, saber in hand. “We will go!” the battle-hardened soldiers before him answered in unison. A boy from a small mountain village joined the army only to spare his family some taxes. All he wanted was to save enough money to marry his childhood sweetheart. As his military achievements mounted, he ro 24.8kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
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  41. 191 The Great Song Bandit 大宋悍匪 Historical458k WordsOngoing The seventh year of the Xuanhe era, the thirteenth day of the seventh month. Less than four months remain before the Jurchens march south. The realm is on the brink of ruin, and the Nine Provinces are in turmoil. Liu Shuan, a low-ranking Imperial Guard officer in Daming Prefecture, has no desire to risk his life for the worthless emperor, much less flee south and live as someone’s underling. So he decisively heads for the mountains and becomes a proud bandit. Years later, before Chenqiao Station 87.1kReads8.5Score10kShelves
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  42. 192 Two Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华二千年史 Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A History of China Through Two Thousand Years was first published in 1934 as one of the University Series, then republished by Zhonghua Book Company in 1956. Written by Deng Zhicheng, it primarily recounts Chinese history from the Qin and Han periods through the Ming and Qing dynasties, while also presenting the author’s historical thought and commentary. 88Reads8.8Score—Shelves
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  43. 193 Promote the Ming 扬明 Historical3.7M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Ming Dynasty, the court grows increasingly corrupt, factions spring up everywhere, and political infighting rages on. Beyond the passes, the Jurchens are ambitious and hungry for power. Zhu Youxiao decides to do something, to save the Ming Dynasty from the brink of collapse and prop up its crumbling foundations! 12.5kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
  44. 194 The Rise of Northern Zhou: Yang Jian, Don't Even Think About Usurping My Throne 北周崛起:杨坚你休想篡朕的皇位 Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [No System] [Transmigration to the Past] [Farming] [Diligent Governance] [Expansion] The final years of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. The Northern Zhou conquered the Northern Qi, unifying the northern regimes once more! Emperor Wu of Zhou, Yuwen Yong, was a brilliant and ambitious ruler, full of vigor. His soldiers were fired up, and their banners snapped in the wind! The Northern Dynasties could march south at any moment to destroy the Southern Chen and recreate the unifying achievements 7.2kReads8.0Score430Shelves
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  45. 195 Teaching in the Tang Dynasty, I Picked Up a Poor Little Bride 穿唐教书,我捡了个苦命小媳妇 Historical979k WordsOngoing This book is a slow burn. There are no wars of conquest, no political scheming, and no ruthless killing. A transmigrator takes a group of widows and orphans and slowly brings a village back from the brink of starvation. He builds waterwheels, clears wasteland, opens a school, writes farming guides, gets married, and has children. The first few dozen chapters are all about everyday life. If you're willing to wait, things get livelier as the story goes on. As the population grows, so do the proble 51.7kReads8.8Score5.3kShelves
  46. 196 The Tale of Empress Dowager Cixi 慈禧太后演义 Historical226k WordsCompleted This book offers a detailed account of Cixi’s life, from her birth and entry into the imperial palace to her rule from behind the curtain, her decades wielding power over the Qing dynasty, and her death. It is not only literary and highly readable, but also of some value as a reference for historical research. 12Reads9.4Score—Shelves
  47. 197 Seizing the Song Dynasty: Even the Water Margin Heroes Can Become Kings 夺宋:水浒也称王 Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Wang Lun unexpectedly transmigrates into the world of Water Margin, becoming the first leader of Liangshan Marsh, the White-Clad Scholar who shares his name. The emperor, a debauched monarch and self-proclaimed Daoist, has traded his dragon throne for a bed of pleasure. The Four Great Villains wreak havoc at court, the common people live in misery, and the Jurchens to the north eye the land like tigers stalking their prey. Wang Lun: “This weak Song dynasty isn't worth saving!” Lu Zhishen: “The w 18.4kReads8.8Score1.5kShelves
  48. 198 Tales of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court 明宫十六朝演义 Historical751k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court delves into the imperial palace, recounting the love and enmity between emperors and their consorts, while ranging widely across history to survey the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you will understand the court; understand the court, and you will understand history; understand history, and the realities of the world will become clear to you. 72Reads9.4Score—Shelves
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