High-IQ Historical Alternate-World Novels 历史高智商架空文

1. 501 为 To Avoid Getting Beaten, I Started Studying for the Imperial Exams 为了不挨打，开始考科举 Yu Su鱼素Historical1.4M WordsOngoing One day, Shen Qingyun becomes the youngest son of a farming family and thinks he can spend his whole life as a freeloader. But then disaster strikes, and he faces a dire predicament: His eldest brother went off to take a temporary job, but came back dead, wrapped in a straw mat; Other families in the village have several sons, but the Shen family has only him, their sole heir; His shrewish, favoritism-prone mother, his mistreated nieces, and his stooped, adopted father all depend on him; Bearing 1.5kReads8.6Score118Shelves

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   Alternate history, imperial examination, time-travel, high IQ: It tells the story of the male protagonist who traveled to ancient times and became a farmer's boy. He studied hard through reading since he was a child, and then took the imperial examination. He was promoted from a child to a high school Jinshi, and began to enter the court as an official, serve the country and the people, and exert power in the government and the public.

2. 502 天 The Emperor’s Decree: The Seven-Pace Poem 天子诏令：七步诗 Road Through Mountains and Rivers万里山河路Historical221k WordsCompleted When autumn comes on the eighth day of the ninth month, my flowers bloom and all others die. Their fragrance soars to Chang’an, and golden armor fills the city. If this world is unjust, then I will sweep away every injustice myself. Brothers turn against one another, powerful ministers abuse their authority, aristocratic clans oppress the people, and the realm remains unsettled. After escaping a desperate predicament by composing a poem in seven steps, Gao Ran, who has transmigrated, arrives in 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Push the book, push the book

3. 503 梁 The Night Prince Amid Liang Chen’s Beauty 梁臣美景夜公子 Fleeting Green Shadow流光青影Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Merchant, farmer, official, martial exalt, immortal... Through cycle after cycle of reincarnation, life and death, fortune and disaster are all matters of fate. In this life, a confused soul awakens amid an age of chaos... Wait a second... Isn't this the setup for becoming a tool? Why do I have to live another life? Wouldn't it be nicer to stay home and write? I'm trapped in such a mess, and the inside of my body is just as chaotic. There isn't just one of me in here... The original owner is sti 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Soul travel, conspiracy, large-scale siege battles, palace battles, sadomasochism, martial arts, a graduation novel, an imaginary coming-of-age novel. The female protagonist is the empress of Jing Kingdom and the male protagonist (a sinister Liang Guo official) fights wits. The logic is rigorous. Each character has a distinct personality. There is no right or wrong, just different positions.

4. 504 科 The Imperial Exam: Top of the Six Tests, Reshaping the Workplace 科举，六元及第整顿职场 Cangbai Beneath the Moon月下苍柏Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (No System, no golden finger, one female lead) (A slow-burn story) In the 21st century, the only person in Tianhai University’s history to earn master’s degrees in both the arts and sciences suddenly transmigrates into the body of a poor farmer’s son in ancient times. Looking at the bare walls of his home and the family who place all their hopes in him, Wang Ping can only gaze at the heavens in speechless resignation. Since all other pursuits are inferior and only scholarship is esteemed, he wi 1.2kReads7.5Score107Shelves
5. 505 大 Ming Prince: I’ll Found a Nation Overseas 大明藩王：我要海外建国 These Five Sheep这个五只羊Historical977k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into Zhu Yiliu, Prince Lu during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty. Empress Dowager Li has just rebuked the Wanli Emperor and demanded that Prince Lu be made the new ruler. Zhu Yiliu falls from his horse and lapses into a coma. After waking, he can't shake the feeling that the Wanli Emperor wants him dead, so he plans to build a ship and take a group of people to hide in the Nanyang, putting some distance between himself and the Manchu barbarians, who will arrive before long. Bu 1.2kReads8.2Score—Shelves

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   This book is pretty good. Although I don't have a high IQ, I'm not mentally retarded either. The writing is simple and worth reading.

6. 506 胶 The Land Tax: My Agricultural Empire with Emperor Guangwu 胶田赋：我与光武的农耕霸业 Leaving No Ink Behind行无余墨Historical314k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Alternate History + Farming + Animal Husbandry + Industry + Conquest + War + Commerce + Political Intrigue + No System] If the Han dynasty had rubber, the world might have changed beyond recognition... A sophomore who works part-time as a food delivery rider unexpectedly transmigrates to ancient times. Using modern knowledge, he extracts rubber from local materials and establishes himself with his superb slingshot skills, stirring up the ancient world like a whirlwind. He puts 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A novel that combines time travel, history, farming, breeding, industry, hegemony, war, commerce, intrigue, no system, and various elements!

7. 507 盛 The Rise of the High Tang Begins with Capturing Guanyin Bi 盛唐从抓到观音婢开始 It's Chengcheng是城城啊Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Wang Bo transmigrates to the early Tang dynasty with no golden finger and no System. Relying on several thousand years of knowledge that others lack, he amasses a fortune beyond compare in the early Zhenguan era. To Wang Bo, life in the Tang dynasty should mean farming, fishing, and tinkering with inventions whenever he has nothing else to do. Then one day, he captures a man named Changsun. His laid-back days are over: Old Li comes by today to ask him for advice, a man surnamed Wei shows up tomo 76Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   This book is so intelligent that even Li Shimin's queen and two concubines were taken away, making Li Shimin a little green! If you don't believe it, just 176

8. 508 穿 The Long Road to the Imperial Exams as a Farmer's Son 穿成农家子的漫漫科举路 Yuedi月棣Ancient Romance3.7M WordsOngoing He dies unexpectedly, but by Heaven's grace, Zhang Ze is given a new life and born into the womb of a peasant woman. At just five years old, Zhang Ze solemnly tells his parents, “Father, Mother, your little Ze wants to go to school...” Living a decent life in ancient times is incredibly difficult. A simple chill can take your life, not to mention the crushing taxes and forced labor. Zhang Ze understands better than anyone that only earning an official degree can improve his family's life. Even t 2.9kReads7.3Score213Shelves
9. 509 重 Reborn as the Princes' Prey: Too Cunning to Catch 重生之皇子们的猎物，太狡猾 Mu Xiao Mu睦小睦Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted A woman disguised as a man, reborn, and out for revenge. She's clever and takes things one step at a time. Wu Rong is reborn. In his previous life, he helped the Sixth Young Master, Xi Ling Shuqing, seize the throne, only to meet a gruesome end. In this life, relying on his own fleet feet, he becomes the martial retainer of the eldest young master, Xi Ling Yanli. Now it's time for revenge, as the truth behind his family's destruction slowly comes to light. It turns out he has more than one enemy 2Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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   Logical thinking genius, use it in unexpected places to surprise you!

10. 510 从 From Hostage to Emperor for the Ages 从质子到千古一帝 The Silent Writer沉默的作家Historical317k WordsOngoing Wei Huan, the ninth prince of Great Wei, was overlooked by his father. He volunteered to become a hostage in the state of Jin. After surviving countless life-and-death trials and experiencing one romance after another, he ultimately returned to Wei with the support of his many confidantes, brilliant strategists, and valiant generals. He ascended the throne, unified the realm, and became an emperor for the ages. This is not only a deeply moving, earth-shaking tale of love and passion, but also an —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Nice novel

11. 511 我 My Years as Emperor 我当皇帝那些年 Laughing at the Dust笑轻尘Historical8.0M WordsCompleted Ye Tian, an ordinary wage earner, transmigrates and wakes to discover he has become the ruler of a nation. Being emperor is a blast. The first thing he wants to do is take the empress, who rules the realm by his side, and shed his virginity. Then he’ll revel in wine and women and throw a wild, anything-goes party. He loves his kingdom, but loves beautiful women even more. Filling his harem with beauties from across the land is his greatest dream. 293Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    He is very intelligent and plans to seize Li Tang's kingdom.

12. 512 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 43.2kReads9.4Score6.1kShelves
13. 513 穿 I Transmigrated to Ancient Times, but My Brother Seems Even More Like a Transmigrator Than I Do 穿越古代我哥比我还像穿越者 Pavilion by the Pond池上楼台Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Alternate World / Ancient Era / Farming / Imperial Exams After a plane crash, Chen Jingming transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a farmer's son. His family is split up because they need to pay for his medical treatment, and his older brother goes missing. Later, the eldest brother returns from a long journey and sends him to school. Eldest Brother: “Little brother, our family's honor rests entirely on you!” But later, as he watches the family estate grow, Chen Jingming realizes that the 17.7kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves
14. 514 神 Dragon God Continent: I Know This World Inside Out 神龙大陆，这个世界我熟 The Silent Writer沉默的作家Anime Fanfiction575k WordsCompleted [Passionate Legend + Game Enters Reality + Races Vie for Supremacy] In the year 3000 of the Blue Star calendar, a huge black rift appears in the sky above Blue Star. Hoping to discover why the black hole has appeared, countries across Blue Star send representatives inside. But they vanish without a trace, like stones sinking into the sea. Not until a year later, when Lin Changqing returns to Blue Star from the black hole with two babies, do people learn that a strange world lies within. But no o 9.7kReads8.3Score1kShelves
15. 515 穿 Transmigrating to the Sui and Tang Dynasties, I Join Li Shimin with the Wagang Army 穿越隋唐，带着瓦岗军投靠李世民 Yun Shang Zixing云上子兴Historical2.2M WordsOngoing A university professor known as a walking encyclopedia unexpectedly transmigrated into the chaotic final years of the Sui Dynasty, becoming thirteen-year-old Qin Shi. He was the son of Qin Qiong's cousin. His father had died taking an arrow meant for Qin Qiong, and entrusted Qin Shi to him with his dying breath. Qin Qiong sent people back to his hometown to bring Qin Shi over. It was early 618 CE, the fourteenth year of Sui Emperor Yang's Daye reign and the first year of the Tang Wude reign. Tha 3.4kReads6.8Score201Shelves

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    No system, no brains, no stud, male channel, conquer the world, rule the world, no love.

16. 516 穿 Transmigrating to the Upheaval of the Five Barbarians: A Bloodstained Chang'an Sings of War 穿越五胡乱华：血色长安启战歌 Young Master Weinan公子威南Historical564k WordsCompleted Transmigrating means hell from the start! Modern historian Xu Zhaoyuan opens his eyes amid mountains of corpses and rivers of blood during the Five Barbarians’ Upheaval. A Xiongnu blade hangs over his neck, while tens of thousands of refugees, women, and children behind him are on the brink of death. This is a hellish start! A golden finger? I am the golden finger! ✅ Foresight into history: seize the initiative in a chaotic age! ✅ Technological superiority: establish farms along the Wei River, d 19Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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    Machiavellian lovers, check this out!​​ ​​Title of the book: "The Bloody War Hymn of Chang'an" ​​Better point​​: Survive in troubled times, every step of the way is startling! Forged the blood edict of Emperor Jin to establish a foothold in Qinzhou, outsmarted Nanyang King Sima Bao, joined forces with Di to fight against Hu, and tried to drive away tigers and devour wolves! See how the protagonist joins forces with the Xiongnu, the remnants of the Jin Dynasty, and local powerful people to strategize and determine the world! ​​Tag​​​: Game of power, political struggle, rise of heroes ​​Book review: The protagonist's IQ is online, and the conspiracy is at your fingertips! From Chen Cang's maneuvering to supporting the new emperor and killing powerful officials, every step is thrilling!

17. 517 流 Exiled, the Little Divine Doctor Saves the Entire Duke's Household 流放，神医小娇妻救了国公府满门 Wu Bai Wan伍佰豌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Space + Female Doctor + Strong Heroine + Satisfying Read + Taking Down Scumbags + Building Wealth + The Whole Family Exiled and Fleeing Famine, Capable Heroine with Space as Support] A military doctor transmigrates to ancient times and, on the very day she arrives, marries Mo Jiuyue, a great hero from the history books. According to historical records, the Mo family was renowned for its loyalty, yet their achievements aroused the emperor’s suspicion. On the second day of the newlyweds’ marriage 101kReads9.4Score27kShelves

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    This historical IQ book allows you to travel through time and space and outsmart the heroes! #Historical brain hole#urban brain hole#past and present life

18. 518 寒 The Poor Scholar's Imperial Exams: Six Top Scores in a Row 寒门科举，连中六元 Yu Jiang禹疆Historical369k WordsOngoing [Imperial exams + transmigration + System + not a power fantasy + everyday life] One moment, Wang Yuanqing transmigrates, and the next he's the only son in a farming family in Wangjia Village, Great Yuan, with seven beautiful older sisters. His family has next to nothing, and in an era when everything else is considered inferior to scholarship, Wang Yuanqing must climb the ranks step by step to protect his family. 76Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 519 苏 Eunuch Su's Road to the Imperial Exams 苏公公的科举之路 Singing Alone for Joy笙歌独欢Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Chief eunuch Su Weisheng had finally endured his way to retirement, only to die unexpectedly. When he opened his eyes again, he had become a five-year-old child a century later, and all his enemies were dead! His relatives were unkind, and his parents were weak. Su Weisheng consoled himself: At least in this life, I won't have to be a eunuch. I can live with that! He takes on the worst of the family, manages the household, and studies for the imperial examinations. Only after achieving fame and 10.6kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves
20. 520 我 I Became the Founding Ancestor of the Sui and Tang Dynasties 我混成了隋唐祖源 Unconventional Big Bad Guy非常规大坏蛋Historical527k WordsCompleted No System, no golden finger. Beginning with the Rebellion of the Six Garrisons in the final years of the Northern Wei, witness the heroes of Wuchuan and the shifting tides of the Six Garrisons. Erzhu Rong, Yuwen Tai, Dugu Xin, Gao Huan... One renowned historical figure after another comes together in a magnificent chronicle of the final fifty years of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There is no system and no golden fingers. It starts from the Six Towns Rebellion at the end of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Watch the events in the Six Towns and watch the heroes of Wuchuan. Together with the protagonist, he survives in the historical trend.

21. 521 天 The Heavenly Eye Feng Shui Master 天眼风水师 Light of the Dao道之光Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [A feng shui novel] [Featuring feng shui, Daoist medicine, psychology, and economics; read faces and phone numbers] [Practical insights] [Explaining the esoteric with science] My master hastily taught me the art of divination and passed down a few books. Before I even had the chance to formally begin my training in the mountains, he sent me down into the world to help people... Where can I even go to complain about that? Amid the mortal world, I help others and cultivate myself. 605.7kReads9.6Score132.5kShelves
22. 522 农 A Farm Boy's Road to Turning His Life Around Through the Imperial Exams 农家少年科举翻身路 Cherry on the Hillside半山樱桃Historical459k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Hang Yan had always been a top student, but he never managed to make anything of himself. He went from being a beloved prodigy to a wage slave everyone pitied. People said good grades were useless, but then he was reborn in the womb and returned to an era when studying could change your fate. A dilapidated home, a doting family, I, a genius boy, will pass all six imperial examinations and rise to power over the whole court. Go ahead and tell me studying is useless again. I 132Reads8.6Score—Shelves
23. 523 此 Twenty Thousand Miles to Andu 此去安都两万里 Qian He谦和Historical1.8M WordsCompleted War is a matter of vital importance to the state, a place of life and death, a path to survival or ruin. It must be studied carefully. A general who understands war holds the lives of the people in his hands and is responsible for the nation's security. After the Shangyu Dynasty, which had ruled vast lands and thirty million people, collapsed, the eighteen regional lords stationed across the realm all raised armies and declared themselves kings, waging war against one another. After more than si 718Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Borrowing the building to push the book, this imaginary ancient military novel has rigorous logic and excellent descriptions of the art of war. The description of the dual main lines is still a group portrait article. The characters in the article are each leading the way, fighting for the general trend, and all parties are competing. Seamlessly switch between multiple battles, and even a naive person can't remember them.

24. 524 一 It All Starts with a Poor Family 一切从寒门开始 A Bowl of Greens Water一碗青菜水Historical55k WordsOngoing [Historical What-If + Fictional Setting + Transmigration + Lighthearted + Meme References] “Seriously, what does Sanxingdui digging something up have to do with my three-thousand-yuan monthly salary? Clickbait accounts are getting more and more boring.” As soon as Ye Zhao said that, Heaven sent him straight back to ancient times. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    First of all, the protagonist has a great imagination and a strong sense of immersion!!!

25. 525 走 You Pulled Strings to Make Me a Scholar, and I Passed All Three Exams? 走后门让你成秀才，你连中三元？ Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of A Match Made in Heaven is now available. Search for the author's name, Cai Bibi, on major platforms to buy a copy. Su Yu transmigrates to ancient times. On the day he fails the imperial exam for the fifth time, he marries the Princess of Changle, who has disguised herself as an ordinary girl. Before Su Yu can roll up his sleeves and earn a living to support his lovely wife, news of an imperial exam result that had been overlooked suddenly arrives. From then on, the good news 29.4kReads8.7Score3.3kShelves
26. 526 李 Li Shimin Faked His Death? Then I Shall Rule the Four Seas with My Might! 李世民假死？那朕就威服四海了！ Hallelujah哈李路亚Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In the fifteenth year of the Zhenguan era, Li Chengqian, who had transmigrated here as a child, discovers that Old Li has unexpectedly died ahead of schedule? Well, if Old Li has passed away, then the throne is mine by right of succession. Anyone who dares stand in my way can face the three armies I’ve built! However, Li Chengqian doesn’t know the truth. Li Shimin is actually doing this because Li Chengqian is too obsessed with strange inventions and ingenious gadgets. He wants to use this metho 20.4kReads7.8Score1.1kShelves
27. 527 重 Reborn as the Beloved of Everyone: The Movie Emperor's Wife Is Poor and Fierce Again 重生团宠：影帝夫人又穷又凶 Not Dim-Witted After Waking Up睡醒不呆Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [Print edition signed for publication] [Insanely outrageous wish-fulfillment + a few secret identities + savage online roasts + devoted romance with both leads’ first love + dazzling the world] In her previous life, she died with regrets. Now she has been reborn in the middle of a massive online hate campaign! If they’re going to hate on her anyway, she might as well stop pretending! Her scumbag fiancé gets shoved into a cold pool, then coughs and blames her? Sheng Wenyin: “What, caught a cold? 146.9kReads9.6Score17.2kShelves
28. 528 东 Late Eastern Han: Starting as a Remnant of the Yellow Turbans 东汉末年：从黄巾余孽开始 Silly Little Demon呆小妖Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [No System]+ [No mindless wish fulfillment]+ [Civil officials and military generals]+ [Highly skilled protagonist]+ [Not a beginner's novel]+ [A realistic take on official history. Do not use Romance of the Three Kingdoms as a reference! Only Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei's appearances may be based on it!]+ [Readers who like mindless power fantasies should proceed with caution.] Wei Wu transmigrates by chance and finds himself a remnant of the Yellow Turban rebels. He has trained in martial ar 338Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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    The new book covers the Three Kingdoms, the art of war, strategy, people's livelihood, noble families, relatives, crusades, sieges, field battles, heroines, children, and foreign races. No harem. There is mercy, not the Holy Mother. People live their lives and attack cities and villages. Behead generals and assassinate assassins. Prestigious family, marriage. There is no system, Golden Finger only has the protagonist Gao Wu, a single female protagonist, and no harem. There will be other historical female characters appearing, but not harems. For example, Cai Wenji recommended herself

29. 529 骚 The Poet's Journey 骚客行 Roguish Jin骚客阿金Historical408k WordsOngoing After a night of beer and barbecue, the flirtatious Yang Zhen dreamed himself back to the Great Sage Dynasty and transmigrated into the body of a dull-witted scholar! He gets assassinated right from the start, has no success in his studies, and comes from a fallen family. A nobody like him even dares to break off an engagement? He divorces his rich and beautiful wife! What kind of utterly doomed start is this? Sigh! Just watch how this fine young man from 21st-century Huaxia turns things around 24Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Ancient sayings about time travel + imaginary + conspiracy + rivers and lakes + comedy + original poetry! A beer and barbecue will bring Yang Zhenmeng back to the Great Holy Dynasty! He was assassinated as soon as the show started, he failed in his studies, his family was in ruins, and a white man still wanted to break off the engagement like someone else did? Divorce Bai Fumei's wife! What kind of Heaven Collapse opening is he talking about? Well! Let's see how I, the good young people of China in the 21st century, can turn the tide and turn things around! Climb to the top of the Great Sage!!!

30. 530 归 Restoring the Tang with Loyalty 归义复唐 Hu Xing05胡行05Historical971k WordsOngoing (The numbers were too poor, so it was discontinued.) [No transmigration, no System, no superhuman strength.] The chaotic late Tang era is in turmoil: regional warlords carve up the realm, the Central Plains are in upheaval, and the Western Regions are cut off and isolated. In 907, Zhu Wen usurps the Tang, the Tang banners fall in Chang’an, and the chaos of the Five Dynasties engulfs the Central Plains. Yet in Shazhou on the western frontier, the Guiyi Army still raises its battered Han banner, h 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Romance of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms has no time travel and no system.

31. 531 寒 The Poor Scholar: From the Start, I Was Matched with Twin Brides 寒门状元：开局分配双胞胎娘子 The Rock's Charge进击的石头Historical3.2M WordsCompleted This is a dynasty where men rule and women are inferior, and men are extremely scarce. As soon as Yang Jing transmigrates here, the authorities force him to take two wives. They’re twins, both fair-skinned beauties with long legs. Yang Jing admits they’re a treat for the eyes, but there isn’t even enough food in the house to last the night. He simply can’t afford to feed them! There’s no other choice! To improve his family’s life, he has to take the path of studying, learning martial arts, passi 92Reads7.8Score—Shelves
32. 532 陛 Your Majesty, Do You See How Alluring I Am? 陛下观我多妩媚 Wenzhao Little Angel文昭小天使12k WordsCompleted Your Majesty, How Enchanting You Are 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical and beautiful

33. 533 昙 Tan Domain 昙域 Feng Huang风璜Historical57k WordsOngoing The glory of an ancient kingdom conceals its secrets, while struggles for power never cease. Pursuing an ideal nation, one becomes trapped in a dark contest of power, with no escape and no way out. Brothers, corporations, powerful clans... An outsider in the imperial family transforms, yet never loses sight of his true self. Interests, wealth, power... A monarch in the Purple Palace faces cold indifference and difficult choices. The wheels of history keep turning, yet some remain stuck in the ru —Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 534 寒 A Top Scholar Rises from a Humble Family 寒门出了个状元郎 One Luo Ruanyan一萝阮烟Historical1.5M WordsOngoing A graduate student in finance from a top Chinese university transmigrates overnight. His home is bare, his stomach is empty, and everyone is scheming against everyone else. Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born to rule? 1.8kReads8.4Score104Shelves
35. 535 拯 Saving 1644: Starting with Transmigrating as Li Yan 拯救1644：从穿越李岩开始 Ren Zili任子利Historical112k WordsOngoing How can a disaster be prevented? It is often harder than we imagine. Disasters are never caused by individuals, but by whole societies. Looking at the problems of several centuries ago through the eyes of someone who has transmigrated might help ordinary people like us better understand the crises we face today and how to overcome them! 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The IQ of this book is very high, so high that you can't realize how high it is unless you read it carefully! Self-rescue guide for the late Ming Dynasty!

36. 536 落 The Down-and-Out Prince: Beating Up His Father's Favorite Consort from the Start 落魄皇子：开局暴揍父皇宠妃 A Man with a Wu Hook男儿带吴钩Historical2.7M WordsOngoing Chu Xiao transmigrates into the body of the disregarded Ninth Prince of Great Xia. He only wants to live freely, becoming an idle prince who can indulge in luxury and enjoy all the world has to offer. But fate has other plans. The palace consorts bully him at will, treating him like dirt. The Crown Prince and the other princes watch him like hawks, eager to get rid of him. Even the civil and military officials at court secretly want him dead. With no other choice, Chu Xiao can only fight back. Y 62.8kReads8.1Score5.4kShelves

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    You can take a look, the slow heating type

37. 537 我 I Turn My Life Around Through the Imperial Exams 我靠科举逆袭人生 Corn Breakdance玉米扒舞Historical808k WordsCompleted When Li Jingxing wakes up, he finds himself in an unfamiliar place. Around him are crude huts and shabby furniture, and the air carries a faint smell of straw. Looking down, he sees that he is wearing ragged clothes and a pair of straw sandals. All of it leaves him utterly confused. “How did I end up here?” Li Jingxing wonders. Just then, a burst of noise breaks through his thoughts. 3.4kReads8.8Score238Shelves
38. 538 一 A Scholar from a Poor Family 一品寒门 The Sea-Filling Sprite填海的精灵Historical1.9M WordsCompleted In the morning, he is a poor farmer's son; by evening, he stands in the emperor's court. This is the story of a destitute country scholar who rises to become a first-rank official. Only those who read it will understand all the hardships and heartache along the way! —Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    The writing is smooth and the story flows smoothly. Although there is no rating, it is indeed good.

39. 539 卸 You Used Me and Framed Me? Then I'll Really Rebel! 卸磨杀驴陷害我？我真反了！ Blue and White蓝中白Historical111k WordsOngoing [Proud and unyielding + decisive and ruthless + never looking back] Xiao Qian transmigrates to an unfamiliar ancient world, where a System helps him devise brilliant strategies. After seven years of hard work, he helps a prince of the Great Yan put down a rebellion, ascend the throne, and govern the country. He is rewarded with a fief and a noble title. But once the work is done, the emperor decides to kill the very man who served him, framing Xiao Qian for colluding with foreign enemies! Confes —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both civil and military, the more you kill, the stronger you become!

40. 540 我 I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examinations 我，孙山，科举 Ximen Qizi西门七仔Ancient Romance4.6M WordsOngoing “Imperial exams + transmigration + farming + exams + no space System” “Romance included, devoted male lead. The female lead is his childhood sweetheart, but she appears infrequently. Romance is not the main plot.” “The male lead rises step by step through hard work and good luck.” “The male lead is no good at scheming, but he gets things done and has technical skills.” “The imperial examination system is based on the Ming and Qing dynasties.” After an accident, he is transmigrated into the womb 49.9kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves
41. 541 长 Immortality 长生不死 Poetry and Wine Meet the Spring Breeze诗酒会春风Eastern Fantasy661k WordsCompleted Life is long and bitter. There is no joy in living. With no desires, life has no fun. So I want to die. If I really can’t die, just let me be a quiet couch potato. 1.1kReads8.0Score133Shelves

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    The best fantasy novels

42. 542 大 The Purple Robe of the Great Qing 大清紫袍 Sun Yiding孙一丁Historical187k WordsCompleted All the ministers inside and out wear purple robes. Who will share my burden? The jade cups drain the blood of a thousand households; the silver candles burn away the people’s fat. When Heaven sheds tears, the people shed tears; where the singing grows loud, the weeping grows louder. You speak so freely of the sovereign’s boundless grace, yet you are the ones who have betrayed it. Jiaqing Set against the White Lotus Rebellion during the Jiaqing reign, this novel traces the fates of high-rankin 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical novel about the Jiaqing Dynasty of the Qing Dynasty, about the White Lotus Sect

43. 543 公 The Princess Returns: I Grant You the World 公主归来：许你天下 Jade Mat and Dawn Breeze玉簟晓风Ancient Romance734k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, revenge, rebellion + both leads are each other's only partners and equally powerful] [The heroine is a formidable martial artist, peerless in both medicine and poison. The hero bears humiliation and bides his time, but is ruthless and decisive.] After ten years of studying martial arts on the mountain, Su Yuli, eldest daughter of the Marquis of Ningyuan's household, suddenly received a letter from home. Her brother had killed a princess sent to marry for peace, and to protec 238Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    What about this one?

44. 544 天 Heaven's Mandate Is Everlasting 天命未央 Liu Siqi柳肆柒Historical157k WordsOngoing Reborn into a parallel historical universe, he gains a “gacha” System that can summon distinguished ministers and valiant generals such as Zhao Yun and Wei Qing. With their help, he can claim the throne, found a dynasty, build an empire, and unite the realm! 1. How will he unravel the mystery of his birth? With obstacles at every turn, he must overcome them all and ascend the throne. 2. Reform the court, overhaul the system, strengthen the army, and sweep away rival nations! 3. Enact reforms and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist reaches the emperor step by step, he is very powerful

45. 545 你 Hello, Great Yu 你好，大虞 Yi Yi Yi's An亦亦亦的安Historical176k WordsOngoing [No System] + [Political intrigue] + [No harem] + [Building a livelihood] + [Sweet everyday romance] Xiao Yi'an, a company employee from the 21st century, unexpectedly found himself in a strange world, where he became the son of Xiao Xiuwen, a senior official at the Imperial College of the Great Yu Kingdom. With nothing to his name amid the undercurrents of the imperial court, and modern knowledge meeting an unfamiliar world, he was forced to start from scratch. Drawing on his learning, he crea 5Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 546 开 A Coup and a Coronation from the Start: The Post-00s Set the Court Straight! 开局兵变登基，00后整顿朝野！ Blue Robe, Blue Lantern After the Rain雨后青衣点青灯Historical94k WordsOngoing [So satisfying! It's either satisfying, or on the way to being satisfying!] Zhu Changsheng is reborn as the Crown Prince of Dahua, but from the start, the corrupt emperor drives him into a corner. So he raises an army in rebellion and takes the throne! Zhu Changsheng: “A man born between Heaven and Earth cannot spend his life languishing beneath others!” Zhu Jingming: “What has gotten into you? I am your father, the emperor!” Zhu Changsheng: “You corrupt emperor let the powerful run rampant and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Contrary to high IQ, the whole process is just about having fun

47. 547 寒 A Poor Scholar’s Rise Begins with Meeting the Miserable Crown Prince 寒门崛起，从遇上苦逼太子开始 Zuo Lan佐蓝Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Imperial Exams for the Poor + No System + Lighthearted + Wits and Strategy] After transmigrating to ancient times, Tang Yin was completely dumbfounded. He'd gone to sleep and woken up as a seven-year-old kid? He lived in Peach Blossom Village, Qingzhou Prefecture, in the Great Ming, and came from a poor family? It was a disastrous start. He had to fight heaven and earth, and even deal with his awful relatives. Determined to escape the mountains, Tang Yin secretly studied at the 9kReads7.9Score766Shelves
48. 548 帝 Heartbroken on the Path to the Emperor 帝路情殇 Mr. Qiongqiong茕茕先生Historical241k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Dynastic Power Struggles + Emperor + Multiple Heroines] An accident sends Liu Ziye transmigrating to another world, where he becomes Liu Jun. He finds himself in a turbulent age of dynastic rivalries. The Later Tang, where Liu Jun lives, suffers defeat after defeat. His elder brother, eager for glory, is killed after losing a battle, and enemy troops advance to the city walls. In this hour of crisis, Liu Jun inherits the throne only to face a humiliating peace agreement imposed —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Very nice novel

49. 549 大 The Disgraced Crown Prince of the Great Ming 大明废太子 Wandering Fox流浪的狐狸Historical121k WordsOngoing [Court Politics] + [Schemes and Strategy] + [The Martial World] + [Passionate] + [No System] Zhu Chengji transmigrates into a high-martial Ming world and becomes the young crown prince during the Jingtai era. When a palace coup erupts, the Embroidered Uniform Guard fights to the death to protect him and manages to save his life. His father is murdered, his mother is imprisoned, and the world forgets that he was ever the crown prince. Years later, Zhu Chengji returns in triumph under a hidden —Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 550 大 Snow Blankets the World, the Wind Carries the Blade 大雪满风刀 An Ren Dao Ruo Shan安仁道若山Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [No System, alternate history, political intrigue, a touch of cultivation, no mindless characters, no invincible heroes] A mysterious woman is imprisoned in the depths of the imperial jail. The first time jailer Yang Zhan met her, he cursed her, calling her shameless! From then on, she had a name... Bilian! 25.6kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves

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    The great general of the Shenwu Army, who had great military exploits, guarded a prison without prisoners for three years. His peace for three years was broken by three beautiful and beautiful daughters of the royal family of Fenglin Kingdom. The emperor, the prince, the king of Wu, the secret agent of Fenglin Kingdom, Xuan Yesi, the Jianghu forces, the Manguo Snow Mountain Palace and other forces all appear on the stage. You come and go with each other, with all kinds of clever tricks, performing the scheming of the people in the temple and the grudges of the rivers and lakes! It's a pretty good book with various settings. It's worth reading.

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