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

1. 201 满 With a Court Full of Famous Ministers, How Can You Expect Me to Be a Tyrant? 满朝名臣，你让我怎么做昏君? Yi San一三Sports2.1M WordsCompleted [Build strength, vie for supremacy, legendary Chinese generals, legendary generals from around the world.] Xia Yu transmigrates into a world of lords and awakens a god-tier talent: 100-fold critical boosts. Anything he obtains can trigger a hundredfold increase. Raise armies and stockpile supplies at a rapid pace. Most importantly, summoning heroes can trigger critical boosts too! While everyone else is fretting over getting even one purple-tier hero, Xia Yu already has a host of golden, legenda 16.6kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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   Brothers, high-scoring historical novels are here! Quickly add them to your bookshelf! The first book—there's no time to mourn Prime Minister Cao; standing before you is: Liu Shan, the Great Adou, the Han Dynasty's weightlifting champion, the Grand General of Heavenly Strategy, the Emperor Zhongzu of Han, the hero who revived the Han Dynasty three times, and who carried the weight of the two capitals and thirteen prefectures on his shoulders! The second book begins with the Jin army's siege as the turning point, starting the rise of the Song Dynasty and ensuring that the Song Dynasty is no longer a coward… All eleven books are generally well-written and of high quality, truly top-notch reads you shouldn't miss.

2. 202 历 The Complete Collection of Courtly Tales Through the Ages 历代宫廷演义全集 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Xu Xiaotian brings the secret histories of the Ming, Qing, and Tang courts to life in the style of a novel: the bloodshed of the Nine Princes’ struggle for the throne, Wu Zetian’s political schemes, and the tragic final days of the Chongzhen Emperor... The book has the solid historical foundations of a meticulously researched account, enlivened with the colorful flesh and blood of historical fiction. More vivid than official histories, yet more rigorous than tales of the past, it is an ancient v 131Reads9.5Score—Shelves
3. 203 枳 The Thornbush Terrace: Liu Bei's Daughter Refuses to Be a Pawn 枳棘台：刘备的女儿不当棋子 Runaway Princess of the Kremlin克里姆林在逃公主Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted Also known as “Transmigration: Liu Bei's Daughter Plans to Set the Palace on Fire” [Nontraditional female-oriented fiction × nontraditional canon pairing × nontraditional intellectual romance × nontraditional idealized first-love fiction × nontraditional body-double fiction × both leads transmigrate] From modern office drone to Liu Bei's daughter, Liu Rouji loses herself in the crucible of a chaotic age. Zhuge Qiao's love is for his Host, and his pity is for one of his own kind, but there is no —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These three books are good. The first one (Three Kingdoms + no palace + farming) is very immersive [sends heart]. The second one (Qin Dynasty + no system + political intrigue) is very respectful of historical figures and has good writing [admiration]. The third one is about transmigrating into the Three Kingdoms as Liu Bei's daughter, a male-female dual transmigration story.

4. 204 万 The Flames of War in the Wanli Era 万历烽火 Chasing and Beating Menglegeye追打孟了个也Historical602k WordsCompleted A detailed portrayal of the imperial examinations; the brutal Battle of Sarhu! A grand war brought vividly to life; thunderous horns and drums, whistling arrows and keen points; stinging sand in every face, skin torn and bones broken; corpses strewn along the banks of Jugang, blood filling the passes in the Great Wall! A tender, heartrending love, like a song that lingers through the years! Emotions as poetic as a lover’s warm hand, gently stroking eyes clouded by rain; a quiet parting, soft as 104Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The story is set against the backdrop of the Wanli Emperor's Three Great Campaigns. The Northern Army's infantry is formidable, and their chariots' imposing presence directly withstands heavy cavalry charges! The Guan Ning Iron Cavalry, heavily armored, breaks through enemy lines; the Iron-Blooded Legion achieves remarkable feats in bloody battles! Grand cavalry charges and infantry encirclements! Tests of blood and fire, and heroic figures worthy of song and tears! Yet, the emotional world is as gentle as poetry; the prose's expression of emotions reaches its peak, and the inner world is revealed with such richness?

5. 205 我 A Man Like Me Can Be Emperor Too 我这等人，也能称帝 Nine Netherworlds Lighter九幽打火机Historical682k WordsOngoing In the fifteenth year of the Daluo Jingyao era, Guo Shao transmigrates into another world. Things go disastrously wrong from the start, and an age of chaos is drawing near. To survive in this turbulent world, and to become the kind of person he admires, he begins to enter the game of power one step at a time. With a suspicious, cunning, and ruthless nature, he masters the art of reading people, crushes rival factions, devours heroes, drives out foreign invaders, and ultimately commands the realm 34Reads6.5Score—Shelves
6. 206 大 Great Tang: The Immortal Who Lived Through Twenty-One Emperors 大唐：长生者，经历二十一帝 Xiao Jiaxu萧佳栩Historical407k WordsOngoing Chen Wang somehow transmigrates to the final years of the Sui dynasty and becomes a disciple of Zhang Zhongjian, the Red-Bearded Guest, one of the Three Heroes of the Wind and Dust. In the fifth year of the Wude era, Chen Wang's master sends him to the Prince of Qin's residence to keep an eye on Li Shimin. He ends up staying there for two years. During those two years, he returns to the mountains again and again, but no matter how hard he searches, he cannot find his master. With no other cho 8kReads—Score428Shelves

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   I absolutely love this kind of historical fantasy about immortality! The protagonist personally experiences the complete rise and fall of the Tang Dynasty, fights battles, holds high-ranking positions, and associates with a host of historical figures. But the most tormenting thing about immortality is constantly saying goodbye to those around you. I felt a sense of melancholy after reading it.

7. 207 帝 The Empire: A Storm Is Brewing 帝国，山雨欲来 Deng Kai邓凯Historical171k WordsOngoing No golden finger! A political intrigue drama. Inspired by the Xining reforms of the Northern Song, also known as Wang Anshi’s reforms. Because the story later spans a long period, another dynasty, “Great Qi,” is used as the setting for this alternate-history novel. In truth, it tells a story beginning around the middle of the Song dynasty and continuing through the Western Industrial Revolution and all the way to the Opium Wars, while focusing on a broad cast of characters. It explores why moder —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a historical novel set against the backdrop of modern Chinese history. The language is elegant and the author demonstrates profound writing skills; it is well worth reading.

8. 208 开 From the Start, the Sky Screen Reveals I'll Become an Emperor for the Ages 开局天幕曝光我会成为千古一帝 I'm the Best at Slacking Off at Work上班摸鱼我最行Historical195k WordsOngoing [Male Protagonist + Alternate History + Sky Screen + No Romance + Wish-Fulfillment + Everyone’s Favorite] [The rating is low because it just came out~] I’ve been born again and again. The bad news: This time, I’m an unloved prince in a feudal dynasty. The good news: People can cultivate in this world. Do I even need to choose? I mash the cultivation button. My goal in life is to cultivate hard and ascend as soon as possible. But one day, a gigantic sky screen appears [Today, we’re counting down 6.8kReads8.7Score366Shelves

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   [Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn] Time travel + alternate history, first book: The male protagonist becomes an unfavored prince of a feudal dynasty. The good news is he can cultivate and ascend to immortality; the bad news is a celestial canopy has appeared, exposing his deeds. Hahaha. The second completed novel is about the fifth little white rabbit of the Holy Emperor…

9. 209 无 The Boundless Leaves Fall, Rustling Down 无边落慕萧萧下 Lone Moon High in the Sky高天孤月Ancient Romance290k WordsCompleted This book is the author's attempt to fulfill their own wuxia dream, beginning the tale of the martial world from a woman's perspective. The author's writing is rather amateurish, so please don't flame me if it's not to your taste. Mu Yanyu is a bounty hunter who has roamed the martial world for many years, but now she's encountered the Gold Case. What is the truth behind it? And why does Imperial Physician Shen wear a sorrowful expression every day? What secret lies behind this treasure map? It —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Classic Romance + Female-Centered Martial Arts] As a bounty hunter, love, hate, and grudges all come after the bounty. This turbulent martial world is, to her, a great river shimmering with the sounds of gold and silver!

10. 210 飞 After Failing to Ascend, I Became the Little White Emperor 飞升失败后成了小白皇帝 Wine God, Green Grape酒神葡萄绿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A male-lead, no-romance, ancient-world kingdom-building story with a golden finger: he’s the only cultivator in the world Synopsis: After transmigrating to the cultivation world and failing to ascend, I’m reborn as a prince in an ancient kingdom. The good news is that this world has spiritual energy, so I can keep cultivating. The bad news is that the throne somehow falls into my lap. I have to be a good emperor and cultivate the Dao properly. My dream of ascending hasn’t changed. You people nee 11kReads9.3Score895Shelves
11. 211 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty with an Imperial Era System 穿越大明之朕有帝国时代系统 Mo Yunfan墨云凡Historical2.6M WordsOngoing Synopsis: Great Ming + Emperor + Political Intrigue + Age of Empires System [At its peak, this novel had 600,000 readers. Its comic-drama adaptation, The Carpenter's Empire, is now updating on multiple platforms. Read with confidence!] The Taichang Emperor is on his deathbed. The Great Ming court is in turmoil, three major cases have erupted at once, treacherous ministers are plotting to force a palace move, vassal states are turning away, the borders are in revolt, and powerful nations are clos 109.2kReads8.4Score7.4kShelves

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    A System-Powered Epic of the Late Ming Dynasty: A Blend of Historical Depth and Thrilling Experience! The protagonist transmigrates into the body of the Tianqi Emperor at the end of the Ming Dynasty, bound to an Imperial Era System, and strives to turn the tide amidst turmoil! The book's greatest strength lies in its solid historical foundation, seamlessly integrating the system's cheat-like abilities into a grand historical panorama encompassing the Ming-Mongol confrontation, the Ming-Qing clashes, and the Age of Exploration. The political intrigue is compelling, with tight logic throughout! The author excels not only in depicting the cold weapons of war but also in portraying court intrigue and ruthless power struggles, creating well-developed and multifaceted characters and a highly suspenseful power struggle. The plot unfolds with dramatic twists and turns; every conquest of the Mongol cavalry, suppression of the Later Jin's rise, and even the conquest of the world are intricately linked, showcasing both grand ambitions and unpredictable intrigue. The book strikes a perfect balance between exhilarating system elements and historical realism! From massive troop buildups to prosperous farmlands, advanced military technology, and naval expeditions, the exciting moments unfold rapidly without being mindless cheat codes. Every step of development is built upon a deep understanding of history and a precise grasp of the political situation. The writing is mature and skillful, creating a highly immersive reading experience. Even more commendable is the author's dedication to craftsmanship (such as the detailed, self-made PowerPoint background settings) and the delightful bonus illustrations in each chapter, further enhancing the reading experience. For readers who appreciate a rigorous historical framework, a system-driven story that doesn't compromise intelligence, and a blend of political intrigue and dramatic tension, this book is a rare gem and highly recommended!

12. 212 苍 The Book of All Life, the Sword of Noble Spirit 苍生书，风骨剑 The Ultimate Chen Xiaozhu至臻陈小逐Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted What makes a Confucian sage? He does not recite the classics of the sages; he reads the books of the common people. What makes a Martial God? He does not uphold the emperor’s crown; he wields a sword of integrity! What does “putting one’s family in order” mean? If your father is steeped in sin and helps a tyrant commit evil, then even your father can be killed! What does “governing the state” mean? If the ruler is unjust, cruel, and tyrannical, then even the ruler can be killed! What does “bring 4.5kReads8.4Score386Shelves

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    An ancient-style locked-room mystery that baffles the entire Dali Temple, little did they know that an ordinary-looking servant was actually a brilliant university student from another era! His intelligence rivals that of Sherlock Holmes, leading everyone to solve the case! This story boasts strong logical reasoning, excellent writing that keeps readers suspenseful and engaged. Highly recommended, it's definitely worth reading!

13. 213 太 After Emperor Taizong, Rebuilding the Tang Dynasty 太宗之后，再造大唐 Li Zhen理振Historical1.2M WordsOngoing "The streets are carpeted with the bones of nobles; the imperial treasury has burned to ashes of brocade! Chang'an has fallen six times, and the Son of Heaven has fled nine! The Huang Chao Rebellion erupts; the Tibetans, Dangxiang, and Khitan run rampant. The late Tang and Five Dynasties plunge the realm into chaos, with warlords ruling unchecked and foreign tribes running amok as the common people wail in misery! In an age of chaos, the world is a furnace and all things are copper. Massacring c 101.5kReads9.2Score8kShelves

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    I highly recommend the first two books. Even Chang Sheng Ke would be disappointed. The writing and plot are both top-notch. The author, Gui Gong Zi, is a master of ancient literature, with rigorous historical research. He's incredibly awesome!

14. 214 极 The Ultimate Young Landlord 极品小地主 Lone Wine孤酒Historical2.6M WordsCompleted Modern-day wage slave Tang An transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the heir to the richest family in the land. Everyone thinks he will squander the family fortune, but the more he squanders, the richer the Tang family gets. By the time he is done, they are wealthy enough to rival the nation itself... He has no desire to become an official. He just wants to be a carefree young wastrel, but in the end he rises to the highest rank, The Outcast with all others beneath him, becoming a powerful 1.2kReads5.7Score123Shelves

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    I highly recommend this alternate history novel. It's humorous and witty, and the protagonist transmigrates to become the richest man in the world. The author's writing is delicate, vivid, and interesting. You definitely won't regret reading it.

15. 215 安 Diary of a Soldier in Anxi 安西兵日记 Fan Xiu凡秀Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty, this is a world without magic or battle aura, without cannons or muskets, without anyone invincible under heaven or any prophetic geniuses. People here grow old, fall ill, and die. They bleed and get hurt, act foolishly and make mistakes, and find themselves helpless and lost. Here, there are passionate brothers and tender romances, longing for one's homeland and the harsh reality of the battlefield… 15.5kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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    Family members, does anyone know anything about this?! Ancient stories hold so many unexpected and little-known facts. From everyday details to mysterious rituals, it takes you on a journey through time, allowing you to experience the wondrous daily lives of people in ancient times.

16. 216 欢 Celebrating Song 欢宋 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical675k WordsOngoing I, Qi Wu, like to speak the truth. I am a disgraced soldier from the northwest, yet I have served as an honest and upright official. As for my faction, my senior fellow disciples Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Zhou Dunyi, and my junior fellow disciples Zhang Heng, Su Shi, Lü Huiqing, and others all belong to it. You ask about heroes? My teachers are my heroes: Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Pang Ji, Wen Yanbo, and many others! I’m just a scholar. I don’t know much. If you have a problem, go talk to my 134.4kReads9.4Score16.3kShelves
17. 217 大 Great Qin: Fusu Is Demoted from the Start, So I Talk Him into Rebellion 大秦：开局扶苏被贬，忽悠他造反 Yu Lan Jin瑜兰瑾Historical3.3M WordsOngoing “Fusu, you already have an army of 300,000 at your command. Why haven’t you rebelled yet?” “Once Qin Shi Huang dies, Zhao Gao will forge the imperial decree and Hu Hai will take the throne. Don’t wait!” “March into Xianyang and force Qin Shi Huang to abdicate in your favor!” “Fusu, it’s cold. Put on a dragon robe to keep warm!” “What? The First Emperor is dead? Hu Hai has taken the throne? And he’s issued a decree ordering you to kill yourself? This is your chance! Come on, I’ll write you a proc 129.4kReads9.0Score9.5kShelves

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    Here are a few excellent historical books I recommend; they're definitely worth reading!

18. 218 刘 The Liu Song Dynasty in Turmoil 刘宋风云 Red and Black Wind红黑色的风Historical2.3M WordsOngoing After graduating at the top of his history class, he takes a job at an archaeological research institute. While cataloguing artifacts, he comes into contact with a silver ring and unexpectedly transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Jin dynasty. He discovers that he is Liu Yu’s third son, the founding emperor of the Southern Song, and the third emperor of the Liu Song dynasty. In this age of chaos between north and south, when heroes abound, knowing how history unfolds means seizing the initiati 3.2kReads6.8Score257Shelves

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    "The Ming Dynasty" is undoubtedly a masterpiece of historical fiction, both in novel and television series. This book clearly shows how the political situation in the late Ming Dynasty gradually descended into chaos. Historical figures like Yan Song, Hai Rui, and Zhang Juzheng are vividly portrayed, their personalities, actions, and underlying motivations are all incredibly detailed. The power struggles and ideological clashes between these figures not only form the main plot but also profoundly reveal the social contradictions and human weaknesses of that era. The second and fourth books are relatively rare novels set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. The second is set in the early Liu Song Dynasty, and the fourth in the mid-Liu Song Dynasty. I think the third book is one of the best Ming Dynasty novels, although the writing style is rather straightforward and colloquial. However, the plot is truly captivating, making it a very enjoyable read. The last book is about the Qing Dynasty. Although the Qing Dynasty doesn't have a very good reputation, the author's writing is exceptionally strong, and the plot is very engaging. In "Yongzheng Dynasty," the image of Emperor Yongzheng is portrayed very vividly, establishing it as an excellent political intrigue novel. He is both a diligent emperor and a strict ruler. He was well aware of the various ills of the court at the end of the Kangxi era, such as official corruption, unequal taxation, and rampant greed. Therefore, after ascending the throne, he began to carry out a series of reforms.

19. 219 风 The Debauched Prodigal Son 风流败家子 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical3.8M WordsCompleted [Entry in the January 2020 Silver Vote Contest] Wang Kang, a university student from the twenty-first century, finds his soul in ancient times and becomes the wastrel young master of an earl’s household. He was too poor in his previous life, so in this one he wants nothing more than a beautiful wife, a life of wine and dreams, and the easy existence of a wastrel who can coast through life. But he never expected his family to be surrounded by crises and troubles to keep piling up from outside... 19kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves

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    With over 20,000 words guaranteed, these are all high-quality historical fiction stories. I often give up halfway through many books, but these are the ones I'll be able to finish.

20. 220 铁 Ironblooded Late Ming 铁血残明 Ke Shanmeng柯山梦Historical2.5M WordsOngoing In the late Ming dynasty, Spain and Japan gradually restricted the outflow of silver, reversing the capital inflow that the Ming had enjoyed since the early sixteenth century. The commercial and smallholder economies that coexisted under the Ming were both hit by deflation. Combined with the effects of the Little Ice Age, one domino after another fell, plunging the realm into chaos. In the eleventh month of the sixth year of the Chongzhen reign, the roving rebels crossed the river south of Mianc 104.5kReads9.4Score11kShelves
21. 221 不 No Offenses Against Jin 不轨于晋 Prince of Kaiyang开阳郡王Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Who in history has never had regrets? Zhang Ao, the King of Zhao in the early Western Han dynasty, originally lived in the shadow of Liu Bang’s purge of kings with different surnames, spending his days in constant fear, never knowing whether he would see the next day. Heaven gave him a second chance to be reborn, in the form of Zhang Gui more than four hundred years later. Unfortunately, he now faced an even darker and more degenerate age of Wei and Jin. And so begins a tale of saving a world wh 747Reads—Score101Shelves

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    I only recommend these two historical novels! Both authors have an astonishing amount of knowledge, frequently throwing in classical Chinese poetry and historical allusions, and even annotating historical sources—is this some kind of academic paper, haha? It's a bit of a shame that the first one didn't get many readers, probably due to a poor recommendation algorithm. However, its quality is in no way inferior to the second.

22. 222 瓦 The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义 Liang Langchuan梁朗川Historical74k WordsCompleted The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w 845Reads9.5Score107Shelves

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    A super classic masterpiece, a must-read!

23. 223 人 Living in Turbulent Times, I Pretend to Be a Top Clan from the Start 人在乱世，开局冒充顶级门阀 Pillow Moon, Meeting Xi枕月逢熙Historical181k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Great Qian dynasty, warlords carved up the realm. Shen Yan, a PhD in history, transmigrates into the body of a condemned prisoner who deserted the army. He's sentenced to be executed from the start! No System? The knowledge in his head is the ultimate cheat! With nothing but a broken jade pendant, he passes himself off as the eldest legitimate grandson of the most powerful clan in the realm. A contest of knowledge? He can recite ancient codes and institutions backwards, 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I personally like this book; it's quite appealing to me. Each character in the book has their own unique personality, and it's very engaging.

24. 224 大 Great Tang: A Time-Traveling Best Friend and the Little Princess Jinyang! 大唐：超时空，闺蜜晋阳小公主！ Splashing Ink to Brew Tea泼墨煮茶Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [The Daily Life of Princess Li Mingda of Jinyang + Two-Way Time Travel + No System + Beloved Little Darling + Princess Changle!] A time-crossing mirror connects the Tang Dynasty to the 21st century, bringing Princess Li Mingda of Jinyang and Xiao Ran together across time and space. The little princess now has hand warmers, hot-water bottles, thermal underwear, down jackets, sweaters, and more to get through the bitter Tang winter... As a little foodie, she naturally needs all kinds of candy, pas 29.5kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves

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    😎Oh my god! I found an amazing, highly-rated collection of characters with the radical "" (si), they're absolutely adorable! These characters are like a group of lively little elves, dancing joyfully on the paper. Each "" character has its own unique charm, some rounded, some playful, like meticulously crafted works of art. Looking at them is like stepping into a dreamy, cute kingdom—it's so wonderful! 🤩

25. 225 天 In This World, I Am Wang Lang 天壤之中，我就是王郎 Cold Crows at Chu Temple楚庙寒鸦Historical1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Eastern Jin dynasty, he becomes Wang Ningzhi, a man later generations will laugh at. He has little talent, yet marries Xie Daoyun, famed for her poetic gift and graceful bearing. This world is absurd, too. Huan Wen is copying Zhuge Liang's homework, Xie An is repeating Yin Hao's script, and everyone has their own schemes. Nobody takes the Sima clan on the throne seriously. Starting out as a renowned gentleman, he enters the treacherous court, becomes a strategist, ris 6.3kReads8.7Score521Shelves
26. 226 魂 Transmigrated into Emperor Xiaowu of Song, Building an Iron-Blooded Liu Song Dynasty 魂穿成宋孝武帝，打造铁血刘宋 Tao Wenk kao陶文考Historical612k WordsCompleted [Farming]+ [Transmigration]+ [Court Politics]+ [Power Struggles] During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Liu Song dynasty in the south lost its heroic spirit after Liu Yu's death. Powerful enemies surrounded it in the north, members of the imperial family fought among themselves, and local rulers acted independently. Emperor Wen of Song, Liu Yilong, was killed by his own son, throwing the dynasty into turmoil and bringing it to the brink of collapse. Then Liu Han, a twenty-first-century 341Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 227 不 If You Won't Write the Memorial, Why Are You Going on the Northern Campaign? 不写出师表，你北什么伐呀！ Autumn Wind Over Luoshui洛水秋风Historical2.8M WordsCompleted “This place is so delightful, I could forget all about Shu!” Liu Shan, who left behind this timeless saying, thought he had died. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become Zhao Gou, the emperor of the Great Song. With none of Zhao Gou's memories, he gazed at the officials filling the court and fell into deep thought. They have a chancellor here too? The name Qin Hui might not sound like much, but surely he's as capable in both letters and arms as my foster father! Hmm? Wait, why is there 43.1kReads8.9Score4.6kShelves
28. 228 消 The Crown Prince's Grandson Who Disappeared for Eight Years 消失八年的皇太孙 Borrowing One Hundred Thousand Arrows借箭十万Historical5.1M WordsCompleted Zhu Ying is implicated and sent to the Imperial Music Bureau, where he becomes a menial servant! To his surprise, his true identity is Zhu Xiongying, Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest grandson, who supposedly died eight years ago! An eagle bears jade in its claws, while swallows cannot escape! The sun and moon shine over the land, and the four seas submit! You say Zhu Yunwen...the Jianwen Emperor... He merely deposed the eldest grandson! You say Zhu Di...the great Yongle Emperor? He's my general in the 31.3kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves
29. 229 流 Exile? No, I’m Here to Hand Out Money to the World 流放？不，是去给万国发钱 I'm a Hami Melon我是哈密瓜Historical4.0M WordsCompleted Li Zhao, the ninth prince of the Wu Kingdom, has spent years frequenting brothels, earning the disfavor of the current emperor, Wu Huang. Before the struggle among the nine princes for the throne has even begun, he nearly gets his engagement broken off by the most talented woman in the capital. Faced with the crown prince’s relentless pressure, Li Zhao stops drifting through life. Threshing machines, windmills, and curved-beam plows make their debut one after another. Granaries overflow, and 37.4kReads8.8Score4.3kShelves

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    Transmigrated into the body of a useless prince? Watch how Li Zhao transforms from a brothel playboy into a ruthless emperor! A triple whammy of political intrigue, business battles, and infrastructure development, with 85,000 readers following the story for 563 days!

30. 230 大 Great Tang: I'm in Suiye City, and My Little Brother Is Li Taibai? 大唐：人在碎叶城，弟弟李太白？ Zhu Sanliang朱三两Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Anxi Protectorate]+ [No System]+ [Three legendary transmigration manuals]+ [Farming]+ [Starting out in Suiye Town] Li Mu transmigrated to Suiye City in the Anxi Protectorate during the Kaiyuan era, becoming the older brother of the immortal poet Li Bai. He had in his hands the three legendary manuals for transmigrators: The Barefoot Doctor's Manual, A Guide to Civilian and Military Personnel, and The Militia Military Training Manual. He had also thoroughly studied the Grand Ancestor's On Contra 6.8kReads8.7Score535Shelves
31. 231 甲 First Sino-Japanese War: From Sinking the Yoshino to Becoming a World Power 甲午：从击沉吉野到成为世界列强 Genius Historian天才史学家Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Sino-Japanese War of 1894] [No System] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Late Qing Dynasty] [Passionate Struggle for Supremacy] [Warlords] [Founder of the Beiyang New Army] [Tiger of Beiyang] [Dragon of Beiyang] [Beiyang] [History] [Transmigration] [Naval Warfare] [War of Resistance] [No Saintly Hero] [Battleships] [Cruisers] [Ancient History] [War of Resistance Against Japan] [Emperor] [Tyrant] [God of War] [World Domination] The people's heroes will live forever. [British Princess] [Japanese Pirate Em 5.1kReads6.8Score434Shelves

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    The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895: A unique protagonist, decisive in killing, ruthless, and without any sentimentality or prisoners of war.

32. 232 雍 Emperor Yongzheng 雍正皇帝 Er Yuehe二月河Historical1.2M WordsCompleted In the struggle among nine princes for the throne, Yongzheng won by a hair. The Forbidden City welcomed the new in place of the old. Yet the trees might long for peace, but the wind would not cease. Within and beyond the imperial capital, across the land, danger still lurked at every turn. The Eighth Prince's faction was dead but not defeated, and its members pressed ever harder to seize power. General Nian Gengyao, entrusted with command of the western frontier, grew arrogant on the strength of 4.9kReads9.6Score744Shelves
33. 233 三 Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao Overheard My Inner Thoughts, Though I Was Just Trying to Keep My Head Down 三国：苟神的我被曹操偷听了心声 Fined Into Bankruptcy for Being Handsome因帅被罚破产Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [System] + [cautious survival] + [laid-back] + [farming] + [dual protagonists] + [comedy] My name is Xiahou Zhe, Xiahou Dun’s younger brother. From the start, I became a low-ranking civil official in Cao Cao’s camp and awakened the power of Xiang Yu. But fighting battles is a high-risk job. What’s the difference between having only a 98 percent chance of winning and throwing your life away? My goal in life is to keep my head down, stay safe, and be a lazy fish by Cao Cao’s side, enjoying a quiet 15.5kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    Just take a look, I highly recommend the first one (I absolutely love historical novels set in the Eastern Jin Dynasty).

34. 234 我 My Zoo Connects to the Tang Dynasty, and Little Sizi Is Spoiled Rotten 我家动物园通大唐，爆宠小兕子 Masked Cat假面猫Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Tang dynasty + two-way travel + Little Sizhi + zoo + spirit-spring space] Chen Ze discovers by chance that his zoo seems to be connected to Princess Jinyang, who lived in the tenth year of the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. He also unexpectedly obtains a spirit-spring space! In the modern era, Chen Ze spoils Little Sizhi rotten, taking her to the doctor, to the movies, out for delicious food, sailing, and flying, letting her enjoy the wonderful life she deserves. In the Tang dynasty, Little 10.2kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves
35. 235 三 Three Kingdoms: My Laid-Back Strategist 三国：我的咸鱼军师 Ink Wears Away, Leaving the Scent of Words墨损文香Historical4.5M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] + [Farming] + [No Harem] Li You, a history student, transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms and unexpectedly strikes up a friendship with Guo Jia. Serving Liu Bei and waging war across the land, watch how this cunning student creates a legend unlike any other in the Three Kingdoms. Zhuge Liang: “Li Bochuan is a heaven-gifted genius. I am no match for him.” Cao Cao: “If only I had known Bochuan's talent sooner. Things would never have come to this.” Guo Jia: “All that talk about Li B 31.6kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves

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    A highly-rated masterpiece spanning the Xia, Qin, Tang, Song, Ming, and late Han dynasties and the Three Kingdoms period; a must-read for those looking for something to read.

36. 236 大 A Tang Dynasty Time-Slip: Little Sizi Comes to My Home 大唐超时空：小兕子来我家 Dried Chili Pepper Apple干辣椒苹果Historical3.2M WordsOngoing [Everyday life with Little Princess Li Mingda of Jinyang + two-way transmigration + no System + adorable kids + doted-on by everyone + Princess Changle] A jade pendant begins the little Princess of Jinyang's journey to the 21st century. Jiang Nan: “Whose kid is this? She's adorable!” Candy, cake, toy cars... If other people's kids can have them, then ours should too. Little Princess of Jinyang: “Brother Jiang Nan, I want more!” Flashlights, solar power, and everyday products from the 21st centur 34.3kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves
37. 237 反 The Villainous Young Master's Road to Survival 反派大少爷的求生之路 Me and This Fish吾与此鱼Historical104k WordsOngoing [Deadpan comedy] + [No cheats] + [Ridiculous] + [Subverting expectations] + [Political intrigue that’s all over the place] After transmigrating, he discovers he’s become a cannon-fodder villain whose fiancée has been stolen by the protagonist. In the end, the protagonist will have him executed by slicing, and his entire family will lose their heads. He’s so scared he wets himself on the spot. Once he calms down, Li Weiyang begins his fight for survival. He improves his strength to avoid being ki 26Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    As a die-hard fan of historical fiction, this is a rare gem; the plot development and writing style are both excellent.

38. 238 别 Don't Mess with Me, My Wife Is Princess Gaoyang of the Great Tang 别惹我，我老婆大唐高阳公主 Abode Embracing Stars and Bright Moon抱星明月居Historical1.5M WordsCompleted New novel: "A Longevity Seeker in the Tang Dynasty, But from the Start, I’m at Xuanwu Gate?" Chen Yan, a medical genius, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and becomes the son of a founding hero. His new family has an illustrious history: Two of his uncles died in battle for Li Shimin, and his father gave his life protecting Empress Zhangsun during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. In recognition of the family’s generations of loyalty, Li Shimin grants Chen Yan the title 76.3kReads8.3Score5.3kShelves
39. 239 我 My Talent Amazes Tang Bohu 我的才华震惊唐伯虎 Feather Fan羽扇Historical303k WordsOngoing After a car accident, Li Zhe, who is vacationing in the Qinling Mountains, falls into a valley and accidentally transmigrates to the Hongzhi era of the Ming Dynasty. He becomes a young servant at the Yichun Courtyard in Wu County, Suzhou, where he meets the dashing scholar Tang Bohu. He soon becomes Tang Bohu's study companion and close friend. After following Tang Bohu to the capital for the imperial examinations, he also swears brotherhood with the reigning crown prince, Zhu Houzhao. Follow Li —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It feels pretty good; there are no cheat codes or system effects.

40. 240 开 From the Start with Just a Bowl, Old Zhu Forces Me to Join the Embroidered Guard 开局一个碗，老朱逼我当锦衣卫 Chang'an Street Loafer长安街溜子Historical496k WordsOngoing [Hongwu-era Ming Dynasty × transmigration × nonstop comedy × golden finger broken from the start] Autumn of the fifteenth year of Hongwu, outside Chaoyang Gate in Yingtian Prefecture. A beggar with no household registration, no travel permit, and no record in the census kneels in front of the crown prince's carriage, holding a chipped, broken bowl above his head with both hands. "Your Majesty, I can save the Crown Prince's grandson!" Swords flash from their sheaths, and blades press against his 71.5kReads8.0Score7.4kShelves

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    A hilarious and refreshing historical novel that's incredibly stress-relieving! No frustrating backstabbing, just non-stop laughs and high-energy moments! The male protagonist is forced to become a member of the Imperial Guard, spending his days slacking off, yet he's still promoted by the Hongwu Emperor, skipping ranks all the way up!

41. 241 我 My Years in the Great Ming 我在大明那些年 Qing Hong青红Historical8.6M WordsOngoing [The first long-life novel set in the Ming Dynasty on the entire internet] Li Qing transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty and, through a twist of fate, becomes a disciple of Zhang Landa. He lives a carefree life for years. In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu era, Empress Ma falls gravely ill, and by chance, Li Qing becomes her attending physician. From then on, Li Qing begins his journey through the Ming Dynasty. He experiences the bloodshed and turmoil of the Hongwu era and gets caught up in t 246.5kReads9.4Score19.5kShelves

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    Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty to become a Taoist priest, he refines elixirs, cultivates immortality, and navigates the court! The protagonist, Li Qing, witnesses the rise and fall of sixteen dynasties from Hongwu to Chongzhen. He uses modern knowledge to develop infrastructure and lift the sea ban, while simultaneously forging a brotherhood with Zhu Yuanzhang and engaging in wits and battles with Zhu Di. The political intrigue is incredibly thrilling, but the loneliness brought by immortality brought me to tears! A lighthearted and humorous writing style paired with an addictive plot—a must-read for anyone looking for something to read! You won't regret it!

42. 242 晋 Princess Jinyang: I'm Proud to Have a Big Brother 晋阳公主：我有个锅锅，我骄傲 Goodness Is the Original Aspiration善是初心Historical523k WordsCompleted [Dual transmigration + doting brother + historical transmigration + alternate history] I never would have imagined that the bookcase in my home connected to another world. I’d never opened it before, but on a whim, I decided to clean it out, and that’s how my story with the little princess of Jinyang began. “Gege’s Mingda, Mingda’s still Mingda!” “Gege, hug me!” “Gege, these are the dowry savings I’ve been putting aside for you!” “Gege, I want to eat dew!” “Gege...” What would you do if you had 4.8kReads8.7Score227Shelves
43. 243 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times: From the Start, a Young Widow Takes Me Home! 穿越古代：开局被小寡妇捡回家！ Reverend Guan Hua观花上人Historical2.3M WordsOngoing [Feel-good power fantasy] + [farming] + [conquest] + [multiple heroines] (The rating just came out, so it’ll gradually rise.) Xu Qiye transmigrates back to ancient times and is taken in by a young widow. It’s a time of famine, and every household is digging up wild vegetables and eating tree roots, with barely enough to keep hunger at bay... But Xu Qiye and the young widow eat meat at every meal and never have to worry about food or clothing... With a young widow from the start, watch Xu Qiye bu 36.4kReads7.5Score4.9kShelves

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    I recommend these books; I think they're pretty good. Those who like this kind of thing can check them out! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

44. 244 唐 The Tang Dynasty's Mandate: From Empress Wu's Adopted Son to Emperor 唐祚：从武后养子到大唐帝王 Yue Lai Yue You Qian钺铼钺铕钱Historical451k WordsOngoing [Just got a rating, should it go up?] I transmigrated as Li Zhi’s youngest illegitimate son and was registered under Wu Zetian’s name. Others: A certain death trap. Me: The road to the throne. Win over Empress Wu, keep my father secure, suppress the princes, and seize power. I don’t fight or scramble for it, and the throne comes to me on its own. Wu Zetian: This child can inherit my Great Tang. Me: Thank you, Mother Empress. Then I won’t hold back. A prince from the start, an emperor in the end. 7.6kReads6.8Score392Shelves

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    This book is definitely worth reading; I stayed up late reading it.

45. 245 我 I, Zhu Yingying, Have Returned 我朱雄英回来了 Fine Clothes and Fine Horses, Viewing Chang'an鲜衣怒马看长安Historical593k WordsOngoing No golden finger, no cutting-edge technology, just an ancient way of thinking applied to making things happen. A different Ming Dynasty, a different Zhu Yingying!!! This isn't a mindless wish-fulfillment story!!! 925Reads—Score105Shelves

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    This book is a bit slow to read, so be patient and read it!

46. 246 大 Great Qin: From the Start, I Use the Seven-Star Lamp to Grant the First Emperor Eternal Life! 大秦：开局以七星灯为始皇长生！ West Lake Water Carrier西湖打水人Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted A down-and-out Daoist cultivator from a later age transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty. From the start, he is mistaken for a wandering charlatan and tasked with helping the First Emperor attain immortality. He assumes he is destined to be one of the hundreds of alchemists buried alive. Who could have known that the Daoist arts of later generations would flourish in this world? All the arts he had once learned but never been able to use now shine in his hands with their former brilliance! He uses the 8.3kReads7.9Score5kShelves
47. 247 岳 With Li Yuan as My Father-in-Law, I Married the Gravely Ill Li Xiuning and Couldn't Stop Laughing 岳父李渊，迎娶重病李秀宁我笑麻了 Drunken Dreams醉生梦死Historical800k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the end of the Sui dynasty, I got saddled with a ridiculous dating app System. It could only be linked to one woman, and insisted on judging your points and rewards by her social status. I thought I was doomed to a life alone, but then fortune fell right into my lap. Li Xiuning, daughter of Li Yuan, was gravely ill and looked like a vengeful ghost! For the points, I’d go for her even if she looked like a ghost. Heck, I’d even take on a real one. But I never expected... Th 11Reads6.9Score—Shelves
48. 248 被 The Hundred Officials Go Crazy After the First Emperor Hears Their Thoughts! 被始皇读心后，文武百官卷疯了！ Gu Qijin顾七堇Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Mind Reading + Developing the Qin Empire + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Infrastructure Building + No Romance + Everyone’s Favorite + A Cast of Smart Characters] The genius PhD Gu Lingxue woke up one day and transmigrated to the Qin dynasty! With a wave of her little hand, she decided to become an official! If she became an indispensable favorite of Qin Shi Huang, wouldn’t she be able to make the rules? Just as she was drawing up all kinds of development plans, she never expected Ying Zheng to hear 17.1kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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    🔥Transmigrating to the Qin Dynasty, she sets the rules and changes history! She becomes an indispensable favorite of Qin Shi Huang. She devises various development plans, but little does she know that Ying Zheng overhears her every thought. "My beloved Zheng-ge, it's a pity he died so young!" Ying Zheng replies with a dark expression: "I'm not dead yet!" 🎉The Four Great Inventions, the world map, the steam engine, the spinning machine, and efficient steelmaking technology must all be implemented! Gu Lingxue not only changes the fate of the Qin Dynasty but also makes the entire country prosperous, becoming a land of etiquette. ✨Mind reading + Qin Dynasty development + satisfying read + infrastructure building + no romantic pairing + beloved characters + everyone is intelligent👀Come read this book and witness how Gu Lingxue makes a name for herself in the Qin Dynasty and embarks on a legendary journey!

49. 249 遇 Meeting Wang Xuance in the Tang Dynasty 遇见唐朝王玄策 Summer Scenery夏之景Historical207k WordsCompleted Veteran Xia Yichen unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Wang Xuance, a dimwitted young master in the Tang Dynasty. From the start, he’s hit with a broken engagement. But now that Wang Xuance possesses modern knowledge, his spectacular rise begins. First, he helps his father restore the family business, bringing it roaring back to life! Second, he gets ahead of everyone during the Mid-Autumn Festival by inventing mooncakes and Kongming lanterns, stealing the spotlight! Third, he studies li 187Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist comes to the Tang Dynasty as an envoy. It's a high-quality historical fantasy novel with elements of time travel and rebirth, no system, and exquisite writing. You'll definitely be hooked! Highly recommended!

50. 250 被 My Stepmother Tricked Me Into Moving to the Countryside, and Now I'm the Village Favorite 被后妈骗下乡，我成村里的香饽饽 Fragrant Flower Tea香花茶Urban531k WordsCompleted [Miracle doctor + hunting + making money + taming ferocious beasts + planting pocket dimension + animal-raising pocket dimension + female educated youth + daily life + food] Li Xiangyang woke up one morning to find that he had transmigrated to the year 1970 and become an educated youth who had been tricked by his stepmother into going to the countryside. He’d landed in an era where people couldn’t get enough to eat or stay warm, and could easily get into trouble. Li Xiangyang was panicking. F 2.4kReads7.3Score170Shelves

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