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

1. 201 明 Ming Cavalry 明骑 The Guy Next Door隔壁小王Historical3.5M WordsCompleted A modern border defense soldier transmigrates to Liaodong in the late Ming dynasty, taking command in a time of crisis and rising from humble beginnings. He trains a hundred thousand cavalry, rides into battle with lance in hand, crushes the Tartar invaders, puts down the rebels, and conquers the pass at Mount Helan. He fishes in Lake Baikal and waters his horses on the American continent. Soon, the sun-and-moon battle flags fly across the world. Whoever dares invade our Great Ming shall be slai 1.6kReads8.6Score206Shelves
2. 202 明 Late Ming: The King of Shu Rebuilds the Realm 明末：蜀王继明复山河 Still a Little Pig依然小小猪Historical2.1M WordsCompleted The Prince of Shu in Chengdu had a new soul, and from the start found himself trapped in a desperate siege by Zhang Xianzhong and his hundreds of thousands of troops. The heavens had given the Han people a chance to prosper forever and revive the Ming dynasty! The new Prince of Shu would put an end to a century of humiliation and make the Chinese people stand forever at the pinnacle of the world! Rifles, machine guns, cannons, trains, warships, schools, commercial taxes, land… One reform af 9.6kReads8.7Score833Shelves

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   1. [Hardcore Confucianism and Taoism: Persuading with Reason] Li Kuan transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty, intending to educate the Turks with the *Book of Rites*, but ends up inventing gunpowder and training iron cavalry! The grassland tribes break down in tears: "What happened to the sacred texts? How did they become a guide to conquering a nation?" 2. [Iron-Blooded Hegemony × Hidden Clues] He transmigrates to the powerless King of Shu, and in one battle, he kills Zhang Xianzhong! He gathers refugees, forges firearms, and stockpiles grain, outwardly a "loyal minister to the Ming Dynasty," but in reality, he uses the opportunity to carve out his own territory and become a hegemon! The Eight Banners cavalry? Watch as the mountains and rivers of Sichuan are dyed red with crimson flags! ⚔️A historical epic of power struggles at the end of the Ming Dynasty, a thrilling historical masterpiece!

3. 203 最 The Mightiest Eunuch 最强小太监 Saucy Squid酱爆鱿鱼Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Li Xian transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a fake eunuch. Just as he begins to make a name for himself in the struggle for the throne, the crown prince's consort takes an interest in him... 4.9kReads8.2Score611Shelves
4. 204 落 A Stroke That Settles the Realm 落笔定江山 Blue Ling Old Dream蓝玲老梦Historical230k WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Transmigration + Feel-Good Fiction] After transmigrating, Teacher Lin takes on a new identity as the son of a high-ranking official. He begins a whole new life, full of absurd twists and turns, and steps into a world of grudges, love, and hatred. His poetry and prose are unrivaled, and with twin blades in hand, he is unstoppable. He knows the world of martial heroes and the imperial court like the back of his hand, and he knows every beauty by heart. 7Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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   I stumbled upon this book and thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end [smirk].

5. 205 不 The Undying Starveling 不死饿殍 Yu Jinhe余瑾和Eastern Fantasy996k WordsOngoing Tomato Original: They all call me Shen Qianqiu, or the Undying Wretch. I survived the meat hooks used to butcher people for food, weathered the storms of the Tang and Song dynasties, and witnessed the flames of war under the Yuan and Ming... I have walked this mortal world for a thousand years. “They ate me for a thousand years. At last, they ate me into a god.” 3.3kReads—Score260Shelves

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   The system Xiaoqi and Shen Qianqiu's teamwork became increasingly smooth: Xiaoqi would report data, anomalies, crashes, and backups, and when Shen Qianqiu said "Shut up," it would reply "Backed up." This consistent interaction became one of the joys of following the story. "The Undying Starve" offered a sense of companionship while following its updates.

6. 206 大 The Song Dynasty's Greatest Warrior 大宋第一武夫 Peppa, Rosy-Cheeked佩奇粉嘟嘟Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Di Qing, the great general of the Song dynasty: What fearsome might he showed on the battlefield! What glorious deeds he accomplished! Yet he lived in constant terror, unable to find peace, and died in fear! The Song dynasty's troubles are close at hand. Someone has to turn the tables! Di Yong has arrived to change everything! Ouyang Xiu, Bao Zheng, Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Zeng Gong, Su Shi, Su Zhe... This is the flourishing age of the Song. Ride down the Tanguts, crush the Khitan, subdue the Ju 14.9kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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   It tells the life story of Di Yong, who was not a literary giant but a military man. In the book, Di Yong tramples the Tanguts, pacifies the Khitans, suppresses the Jurchens, rules the grasslands, reopens the Western Regions, and changes the fate of the Song Dynasty.

7. 207 大 The Fierce Tigers of the Ming Dynasty 大明虎贲 Holding a Lamp, Watching the Sword挑灯看剑Historical1.6M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into an age of chaos, where blades are honed, war rages across the land, and the imperial court is rife with scheming and on the brink of collapse. Yuan Xiao arrives in this troubled era by chance while carrying out a mission. Relying on his wit and intelligence, he navigates between the various factions, making friends on all sides and rising step by step to the pinnacle of life amid one peril after another. Behold Yuan Xiao, casually brushing off his sleeves! I specialize in p 305Reads8.8Score101Shelves
8. 208 江 The Empire as My Canvas 江山为卷 Morning Farewell to Old Friends朝辞故旧Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [A completely fictional xianxia history: political intrigue + xianxia + no System.] “Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince has broken through all four passes. He has led his army across the Yinma River and is closing in on Tianmen Pass.” The ministers were speechless. How could that dissolute heir, who spent every day drinking and womanizing and even brought dancers on military campaigns, have broken through all four passes? From the looks of it, he was going to attack the strongest pass in Western Shu 12.4kReads9.1Score990Shelves

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   ✨💫🌟Zhou Che is reborn as the sixth prince of the Great Xia Dynasty, but his five elder brothers are relentlessly pressing him. They want to depose him from his throne! They want to confiscate his ruined family property! They want to steal his beloved and take his life! "Since that's how it is," Zhou Che declares, "If my brothers can kill my siblings, why can't I?" "If my brothers can fight for this world, why can't I?" "If my brothers are so self-reliant, why am I incompetent?!" Zhou Che🔥 draws his sword: "My sixth brother is unrighteous! I beg my brothers to die!" ...

9. 209 天 Heaven Does Not Answer 天不应 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Three myriad mounds of yellow earth and white bones, a sword's light like a shadow, the moon like wine. The spring breeze cuts through all the world's troubles. Tell me, peach blossoms, will you turn white-haired too? In the year 547 of the Yong'an era, a pitch-dark snowstorm fell over Kuhai County, a border county in southern Qi. In a dilapidated temple outside the county, Wen Chaoshen found a crippled woman, gravely injured and on the verge of death. He thought she was merely a refugee in dist 85.4kReads9.1Score6.1kShelves

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   Undoubtedly

10. 210 父 Father and Son Fight for the Crown Prince’s Seat 父子夺嫡 Yang Laosan杨老三Historical3.3M WordsCompleted My father is the crown prince, and he lets my stepmother harm me. I won’t put up with them. I’ll just give them a piece of my mind. My father murdered his own father and usurped the throne. When he ordered me back to the capital, I broke away and established my own domain. So what? A powerful enemy took the opportunity to attack me, but I defeated him. Then I forced the enemy kingdom’s empress dowager to marry me and seized their princess. Then I told my father, “Abdicate and surrender. Hand ove 14.7kReads8.6Score1.8kShelves
11. 211 重 Reborn to Topple the Great Song 重生之颠覆大宋 Reborn Wu Dalang重生武大郎Historical2.0M WordsCompleted I transmigrated and became the crown prince, but unfortunately, I was the crown prince of a fallen dynasty... When the Jingkang Incident arrived, the crown prince had no choice but to flee Kaifeng. The Jurchens pursued him, and Prince Kang, Zhao Gou, was after him too. Eventually, he had no choice but to escape to the northwest, only to find that the powerful minister Zhe Keqiu was there as well... After defeating Zhe Keqiu, he finally took control of the government. He built up the military a 7.5kReads8.4Score746Shelves
12. 212 我 My Years in the Tang Dynasty 我在唐朝的那些年 Happy Little Fish A幸福小鱼AHistorical2.4M WordsCompleted She was the first princess of the Zhenguan era, one of the gentlest and most virtuous women in history. Her paintings and calligraphy could outshine polished mirrors and make flowers and grasses bow their heads. She flashed me a playful smile, her brows relaxing as her eyes curved. Her dimples didn't show, but the corners of her lips rose into a perfect arc. Another her, the greatest female emperor of all time, so beautiful and proud to the bone that she left me utterly breathless. Wu Zetian, wh 4.3kReads8.6Score318Shelves
13. 213 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 33.7kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves
14. 214 魂 Transmigrated Into the Three Kingdoms as General He Jin 魂穿三国之何进大将军 Yang Xiaosheng杨小笙Historical777k WordsCompleted A web novelist from the future transmigrates into the Three Kingdoms era and becomes He Jin, the Butcher General who squandered a winning hand. From the start, he is already on his way into the palace. Waiting ahead are the assassins planted by the Ten Attendants. One wrong move, and the familiar events will unfold: Yuan Shao and Cao Cao slaughter the eunuchs, then the “Demon King” Dong Zhuo seizes the opportunity to enter Luoyang. At this critical moment, what choice will this young man from th 408Reads7.4Score102Shelves
15. 215 吞 Devouring the Frontier 吞疆 Cold, Heartless Eyes眉眼冷无情Historical318k WordsOngoing [Jianghu + political intrigue + battlefield] A country boy from a small town, living in a turbulent age, does whatever it takes to survive and gradually rises to the throne of a great warlord! From then on, he dominates the Nine Provinces and devours vast territories! 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system, but full of political intrigue, martial arts, and action—super exciting!

16. 216 重 Reborn in Dream of the Red Chamber as Jia Huan, the Concubine’s Son 重生红楼之庶子贾环 A Fisherman's Son Who Can't Swim不会游泳的渔民子弟Historical2.6M WordsOngoing A doctor transmigrates into the Jia household of the Jia family in Dream of the Red Chamber, becoming Jia Huan, the most useless son born to a concubine. Follow his efforts as he rises step by step, blooms like a lotus, escapes his predicament, and makes up for the story's many regrets. 69.9kReads9.1Score5.1kShelves

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    It's a really good card!

17. 217 武 The Seventh Prince of the Wu Dynasty 武朝七皇子 Leng Yao冷妖Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Also known as The Peerless Prince. A top literature student accidentally transmigrates into the body of the seventh prince of the Wu Dynasty, the most useless prince of all. He thought he could live the carefree life of a prince, but it turns out he can barely keep himself alive. The emperor despises him, and the crown prince wants him dead. So he has no choice but to... Compose Moon Reflected on the Second Spring and become the greatest musician in the Wu Dynasty! Build trade associations acros 58Reads7.7Score101Shelves
18. 218 魂 Reincarnated as Fang Yiai: Starting by Treating Empress Zhangsun 魂穿房遗爱，从医治长孙皇后开始 North of South Mountain, South of North Mountain南山以北北山以南Historical1.1M WordsOngoing A skilled physician with a deep knowledge of medicine and a love of poetry, but no medical license, finds himself in the body of the wastrel Fang Yiai. From the start, he draws on his professional experience from his previous life to save Empress Zhangsun, who was destined to die, and wins her favor. Wheelchairs, milk tea, poetry societies, taverns, horseshoes, building up Lantian County, developing Yushan Academy, establishing the Lantian Zoo, intercepting Li Xueyan on her way to Tubo for a pol 412Reads7.2Score105Shelves

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    The last three books are all very good Tang Dynasty novels. This is my first new book, and it's still doing well so far.

19. 219 宋 A Great Gentleman of the Song Dynasty 宋朝大官人 No Clouds in the Starry Sky星空没有云Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Bronze Prize winner of the Fourth Migu Cup! “What? I woke up and ended up farming in the Northern Song dynasty!” Chen Chuliu was so furious he almost rammed his head into the wall, but quickly stopped himself. These four earthen walls were all his family had left. If he damaged one, they would really be finished. Faced with a bare-bones home, the clan chief's attempts to force him into hard labor, and the contempt of the county's rich young masters, Chen Chuliu used his clever modern mind to tur 1.9kReads8.4Score156Shelves
20. 220 筑 Forging the Golden Realm 筑金瓯 Old Dragonfly老蜻蜓Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [War, lighthearted, meticulously researched, history, no System] This is the Tang dynasty, a dynasty forged on the edge of a blade. The Tang emperor Xuanzong's dream ends in the Tianbao era, and the banner of the great Tang falls. There can be an Earlier Han and a Later Han. There can also be an Earlier Tang and a Later Tang. If the great Tang is gone, then we will build another great Tang. If the golden age is gone, then we will create another one. Let every child have a home, every elder have 3.4kReads8.2Score269Shelves

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    Absolutely a classic. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

21. 221 君 You Wield the Handle to Command the Situation 君持柄以处势 I Am the Super-Duper Biggest Idiot我是超级无敌大傻逼Historical723k WordsCompleted The essence of power comes from violence. The foundation of rule is whether you can lead your core supporters to a better life. It has nothing to do with seniority, status, benevolence, righteousness, filial piety, or fraternal duty. A palace-intrigue story for women: I'm the long-lost eldest princess, and everyone should obey me. A palace-intrigue story for men: I've got the guns. Follow me. If toppling the table isn't one of your options, why are you even writing a story about power strugg 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the 239th year of the Liefeng Empire, the first year of the Qingtai era, in June, after consolidating the surrendered troops of the Khotanese, the imperial army launched a three-pronged attack. One force, led by the veteran general Guo Yuebo, consisted of 120,000 troops. They marched to Shangdu, then to Hezhong Prefecture, then through Luzhou and Weizhou, before attacking Cangzhou. Another force, led by the veteran general Wang Jilang, consisted of 80,000 troops. They marched to Shangdu, then to Hezhong Prefecture, then through Luzhou, to reinforce the besieged Zhenzhou. The final force, led by the veteran general Murong Zijun, consisted of 200,000 troops. They marched through Binzhou, then to Fuzhou, before finally attacking Hedong. After achieving their strategic objectives, the various armies then advanced towards Youzhou, joining forces to annihilate the false emperor. Because Prince Ning had not expected the old eunuch to defeat the Khotanese and Tibetan invasion so quickly, his army was caught off guard. Furthermore, following the imperial court's earlier victory over the combined forces of Khotan and Tibet in the Battle of Fengxiang, a portion of the army was dispatched to pursue the fleeing remnants of Khotan and Tibet, recovering the lost territories of Binzhou and Fuzhou. Therefore, by mid-June, these vanguard cavalry units had captured Huangling County, Ya County, and Baishui County. On June 20th, they captured Huanglong County. On June 21st, they captured Luochuan County and Liyi County. On June 22nd, they captured Chengcheng County. On June 23rd, they besieged Heyang County. On June 25th, the Hedong army dispatched 3,000 cavalry from Taiyuan Prefecture to reinforce Heyang County. On June 30th, the 3,000 Hedong cavalry reinforcements were ambushed and annihilated. Seeing no hope of defending the city, the magistrate of Heyang County surrendered. On July 2nd, Murong Zijun's vanguard of 30,000 cavalry arrived in Heyang. On July 3rd, they captured Jie County and Sangquan County. On July 4th, 600 reinforcements from Hedong were killed and 4,000 were captured. On July 10th, 30,000 cavalry arrived at the walls of Taiyuan. Lu Xiaojin, son of Lu Jiang, the Hedong military governor of the pseudo-emperor's dynasty, led 10,000 city defenders to resist using the city walls. On July 15th, the army commanded by Murong Zijun arrived at the walls of Taiyuan. Upon hearing of the arrival of the imperial army, the counties of Anyi, Wenxi, Yishi, Dayang, Puban, Fenying, Pishi, Jiangyi, Linfen, Pingyang, Beiqu, Puzi, Huoze, and Dongyuan surrendered one after another, sending troops with provisions to welcome the imperial army. Seeing no hope of defending the city, Lu Xiaojin surrendered the entire city, hoping to escape death with his ancestral pardon. Murong Zijun brought Lu Xiaojin and his entire family before the old eunuch to await their fate. After seeing Lu Xiaojin's pardon, the old eunuch stated that the pardon only exempted him from death for other crimes, but not for the serious crime of treason. Despite Lu Xiaojin's desperate kowtows and admission of wrongdoing, the old eunuch still directly ordered the execution of the entire Lu family, the founding marquis, and the confiscation of all their property. The old eunuch's true purpose was to eliminate a portion of the nobility and local powerful families to strengthen royal power and prolong the life of the Liefeng Empire. He then used the pretext of accomplices to expand the case, resulting in the execution of all meritorious families in Taiyuan who had received titles and honors during the reigns. However, the tragedy in Taiyuan was not over. What began as the killing of military nobles who had allied with the Lu family escalated into the army massacring local powerful families. Later, the army produced the donation lists used to fund the Lu Marquis's army's deployment in Taiyuan and began targeting wealthy merchants. Finally, the mutinous army, in a fit of rage, killed everyone they could find in Taiyuan. The population of Taiyuan, originally 360,000, decreased by 110,000 after this massacre. After four days of slaughter, the old eunuch ordered the cessation of the investigation into the Lu Marquis's family's treason case. The mutinous army withdrew from Taiyuan and returned to their camps to rest. In Taiyuan, every household hung white silk. On the morning of July 20th, as usual, I went to pay my respects to the old eunuch. Upon entering the tent, I saw him carefully examining a stack of memorials. "Master, your disciple has come to pay his respects!" "Your Majesty, you've arrived. Please sit, please sit, I need to attend to some matters." "Yes, Master." I pulled up a chair and sat down. Through the back of the paper the old eunuch was holding, I seemed to see the words 'two thousand mu'. After a while, the old eunuch finished tidying up and said to me with great pleasure, "Your Majesty, please come here." I got up and went over. The old eunuch sat down, picked up a memorial, and said to me, "Your Majesty, I am ashamed to say that, as your master, I have yet to teach you anything." "I am already deeply grateful for the imperial title bestowed upon me by my master, how could I possibly trouble you to go to such lengths to teach me?" I said respectfully, bowing deeply to the old eunuch. "Hehehe." The old eunuch chuckled and shook his head. "Your Majesty, I truly wish to teach you something, not test you." I remained silent. The old eunuch continued, "Through our interactions over the past year, I've come to see that Your Majesty is a kind-hearted person, and will surely become a benevolent and frugal ruler like Yao and Shun. I wish to impart some knowledge to you while I still have the strength to move." "Master, you will surely live to be a hundred!" The old eunuch waved his hand. "I am already seventy-two this year, and I can feel my body growing weaker. Although I wield power, everything I do now is for the continuation of this dynasty." Before I could say anything more, the old eunuch stopped me. "Your Majesty, what I wish to teach you is destiny." "Destiny?" "Every dynasty has its fate, which typically lasts around two hundred years. This is because around two hundred years later, the people's goodwill towards the dynasty disappears, even turning into hatred. The fundamental reason for this hatred is that the common people have no land; they can't survive. In this situation, they develop resentment towards the dynasty, rise up in rebellion, and overthrow it. So, this is the fate of a dynasty. To elaborate further, the reason ordinary people don't own land is because land is allowed to be freely bought and sold. This makes it easier for nobles and powerful families with more money and influence to acquire land from the common people. After all, who can guarantee that their family won't fall ill or suffer disaster? When these people need money but can't afford it, they have no choice but to sell their land to obtain funds. Thus, when the common people have no land to support themselves, they have to rent land from landowners to cultivate, accepting the landlords' exploitation." Was the old eunuch talking about land annexation in feudal dynasties? "This situation seems reasonable and legal, with both sides acting in good faith. However, on the other hand, it severely impacts the country's tax revenue. When a large number of farmers rent land from these nobles, the country can't collect taxes. This forces them to increase taxes on farmers again. But this makes it difficult for farmers with less land to survive. After all, a family with 100 acres of land can survive if they pay 5% tax. But if a farmer with only 10 acres pays 5% tax, their entire family might starve. If these people don't want to starve and want to survive, they can only sell themselves to landlords and become slaves. The country's tax revenue will decrease again, forcing them to raise taxes again. This cycle repeats itself, and in about two hundred years, when everyone in the country has no land, those who can't survive will have no choice but to rebel, and the dynasty will face the danger of collapse."

22. 222 中 A History of Chinese Warfare: Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 中国战争史之春秋战国 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical63k WordsCompleted [History + Military + Warfare + Strategy] On the battlefield, split-second decisions to kill or spare can determine a nation's fate. From Duke Huan of Qi's hegemony under the banner of “revering the king and repelling the barbarians,” to the rise of Qin's fierce army after Shang Yang's reforms; from the gleam of blades in the Wu-Yue conflict to the strategists' cunning schemes and verbal battles with scholars, every detail is steeped in the turmoil and bloodshed unique to the Spring and Autumn a 149Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    These stories are more than just words; they are torches illuminating the path of confusion. Cultivation is elevated through empathy, and good fortune becomes a byproduct of the soul. 🔥

23. 223 明 The Three Great Cases of the Late Ming Dynasty 明末三大案 Wine and Poetry斗酒诗篇Mystery19k WordsCompleted Throughout history, whenever dynasties changed or major political events unfolded, intrigue ran rampant in the imperial harem, where women were forbidden from meddling in government. It was common for high-ranking consorts to try to seize control of the court. In the final years of the Ming dynasty, political rivalries at court grew increasingly fierce. Amid this age of turmoil, a series of palace secrets later known as the “Three Great Cases of the Late Ming” quietly unfolded. The Palace Assa 857Reads9.3Score114Shelves
24. 224 在 Those Years in the Great Ming 在大明的那些年 The Person Between Intervals间隔中人Historical1.1M WordsCompleted An ordinary person unexpectedly arrives in the Ming dynasty... The synopsis is a bit lacking, so please read the story... ...The early chapters focus on building the characters, and their backgrounds may diverge from history. Later on, I'll try to stick as closely to the historical record as possible…♡ 275Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    😎😎😎😎😎😎🥸

25. 225 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 44kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves

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    Also known as 👉🏿 *The Hidden Trap of Six Lines*. A blend of political intrigue and martial arts, suspenseful crime-solving, and a genius's revenge. The plot is full of twists and turns! The writing style is humorous, making for a delightful read—you won't regret starting! 😗

26. 226 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times: From Good-for-Nothing to Supreme Ruler 穿越古代，从窝囊废到九五之尊 Shepherds of the North and South北羊南牧Historical312k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Rong Changyu finds himself the hapless crown prince of a kingdom, with no money, no allies, and no power. The emperor is suspicious of him, and his brothers are eager to snatch his title and even his life at any moment. Then his engagement is broken off and he is framed, leaving him in an even worse predicament. So he trains an elite force: the Eastern Palace Guard. So he enlists the most experienced people to build a secret guard unit, skilled in protection, assassination, 394Reads8.9Score103Shelves

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    It's beautiful, and the more I look at it, the more beautiful it becomes!

27. 227 万 Winds and Clouds Rise Across Ten Thousand Miles 万里风云起 My Luoyang孤的洛阳Historical221k WordsOngoing First, let me make this clear: everyone is smart, both the heroes and the villains. The female characters have friends and rivals; some share their ideals, while others part ways. Readers can judge for themselves. The divine artifact has thrown the world into turmoil, and storms are gathering. The young lords are either hidden dragons waiting to rise or already beginning to show their brilliance. But whether for country or family, the throne needs a new king. This is the young people's era, a g 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No powerful martial arts sect can ever surpass the power of a state apparatus. The book depicts the conflict between the martial arts world and the imperial court, the conflict between factions within the court, and the conflict between nations, but all these conflicts stem from a lack of sufficient interest. Everyone's intelligence is on point! It offers reflections on war and analyses of human nature; your feedback is welcome.

28. 228 书 The Tale of Scholar Ji 书生纪 Ink-Stained Orchid墨染幽兰Historical364k WordsCompleted [History + alternate world + fantasy + wuxia + court politics + the martial world + poetry + clever characters] [No transmigration] [No System] [No harem] What is the martial world? Some say it is the life of wine and women, wild and unrestrained, enjoyed by spoiled young masters; Some say it is gallant heroes roaming the land with swords, savoring every triumph and settling every score; Some say it is rival sects and a contest for supremacy among the martial world’s leaders; Some say it is acto 28Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book!

29. 229 天 The Rise and Fall of the World Are Mine to Rule 天下兴亡我为王 I'm Just Someone Who Keeps Getting Rejected我是一个一直扑街Historical406k WordsCompleted “Chief, you're awake?”… What do you mean, transmigrating here didn't come with a golden finger? What do you mean the government troops are coming to wipe out our stronghold? What do you mean an age of chaos is about to begin? Then there's only one thing to do: step forward, throw myself into the fray, and fight my way through this chaotic age… 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is worth reading.

30. 230 废 The Discarded Prince Becomes King 废子为王 I Don't Want Hot Pot不想吃火锅Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The people of the entire city have lost all hope of surviving, and the city’s commander has ordered everyone to die fighting when the walls fall. Just then, a tiger’s roar thunders across the sky. One black flag after another appears on the horizon. “B-black flags! It’s the Seventh Prince! The Seventh Prince is here! We’re saved...” Hold Jin’an at all costs, drive out the Japanese pirates, unify the Central Plains, sweep across the land... 1.2kReads8.9Score147Shelves

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    "Where is this?" "Perhaps... It's the River of Oblivion..." "Who are you?" "Impermanence..." "I've never heard of impermanence in this world." "From now on... I am it!" The soul crosses the River of Oblivion, but the thoughts remain on the other shore. What is gained from all living beings, is returned to all living beings. Su Mo woke up to find himself in a different world, and on his way to the capital for the imperial examination, he unexpectedly entered...

31. 231 汉 Han Strategy 汉谋 Su Huichen素晖尘Historical166k WordsOngoing Liu Zhan, a graduate student in archaeology at Qingbei, transmigrates by accident to the Three Kingdoms era and discovers he is a member of the Han imperial clan. Thanks to his intelligence and talent, he becomes a disciple of Master Shui Jing, earns the title of the “Ninth Wonder,” and inherits the legacy of Guiguzi. It is said that whoever wins him will win the realm. He forms a bond with the assassin Yun Shu, an alias used by Zhao Yun, and becomes both rival and friend to Sima Yi. At this tim 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From Chapter 10 onwards, the protagonist's intelligence is quite high.

32. 232 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 2.7kReads6.9Score165Shelves

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    No system, not mindless, no harem, male-oriented, about conquering and ruling the world, no romance.

33. 233 大 Great Qin: The Ruthless Chancellor, Whom the First Emperor Begs Not to Kill 大秦：最狠丞相，始皇求我别杀了 Never Saw the Moon of Qin不曾见秦时月Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless + The Protagonist Is a Master Schemer + No Romance + Career-Focused Protagonist] After transmigrating into the Great Qin dynasty, Liu Bai rose straight to the position of Great Qin's Left Chancellor. From the start, he had seven thousand surrendered rebels buried alive. When he returned to Xianyang, everyone was sharpening their knives, ready to impeach the chancellor. Only then did they realize it was all just the beginning. “Your Majesty, Left Chancellor Liu Bai beat Zha 32.1kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves

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    He transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty and becomes the Prime Minister, starting with a ruthless purge of rebel troops. In the court, his sharp methods make him countless enemies, yet he also employs ingenious schemes to stir up a storm!

34. 234 代 In Place of Jin 代晋 Big Apple大苹果Historical7.4M WordsOngoing This is an age of shining stars, of refined gentlemen and poetry shared over wine. This is the darkest of ages, where life is worthless and corpses pile into mountains. Through the endless night, who will be the light that brings dawn? On this sunken earth, who will save the people? The realm is shared by the Wang and Ma clans. But who will share the realm with me? 11.6kReads8.4Score432Shelves

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    Whether it's intellectually stimulating or not is hard to say; it's a matter of personal taste. I simply found it enjoyable, not a light novel. Either I couldn't keep up, or it was already finished. I didn't recommend any of the books on my bookshelf that I felt were lacking!

35. 235 锦 Embroidered Guard, Fangs Bared 锦衣獠牙 Uncle Ribs排骨大叔Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Adapted into several short dramas and animated dramas. Witty, lighthearted, slice-of-life comedy, ridiculous antics, sly tricks, and absurd humor.] After the old Taoist finished chanting, he shouted, “Begone! Soul, return to your body!” Li Xiaoya’s body jerked inside the coffin. He sat bolt upright, opened his eyes, and asked in confusion, “Where am I?” “(⊙_⊙)” The old Taoist performing the ritual rolled his eyes back and promptly fainted on the spot. Also known as: [Relax, How Many People Have 34.2kReads9.1Score3.5kShelves
36. 236 通EN The Netherworld Scholar Immortal 通幽小儒仙 You Zi Yin油子吟Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted “Where is this?” “Perhaps... the River of Forgetfulness...” “Who are you?” “Wuchang...” “I've never heard of anyone called Wuchang in this world.” “From now on... that's who I'll be!” The soul crosses the River of Forgetfulness, while its thoughts remain on the other shore. What is gained from all beings must be returned to all beings. When Su Mo woke up, he was no longer in his former life. He went to the capital to sit the imperial examinations, but accidentally stumbled into an immortal schem 63.7kReads9.4Score6.7kShelves
37. 237 白 Young Riders Beneath the White Horse and Western Wind 白马西风少年行 Cold Moon Shining on a Lotus Pod冷月照莲蓬Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted On a moonlit night by the river, she saves an exceptionally beautiful “girl,” unaware that she has uncovered the most sordid secret of the powerful. At fifteen, he is a peerless beauty kept as a forbidden possession, and a vengeful soul burdened with a blood feud. At twenty, she is pure and noble, with the heart of a chivalrous heroine and a tender soul, yet she is forced into this twisted storm of power and desire. As the marquis’s cavalry closes in, she protects the broken boy, fleeing for 1.7kReads8.9Score189Shelves

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    A pure martial arts story set in a parallel world during the Ming Dynasty. It's a tale of heroic resistance against Japanese pirates, without any over-the-top action or face-slapping moments. There are no systems, no spatial abilities, no time travel, no rebirth, and no cheat codes. The protagonist, powerless and without any strength or influence, relies solely on his intelligence to defeat the most powerful and intelligent villain in the land. The plot is logically sound, a truly thrilling martial arts world. The male lead is a male concubine, and the female lead is a chivalrous heroine. She is the strongest light in the male lead's dark life, and he loves her more than his own life!

38. 238 策 Riding Across the World 策骑天下 Venerable Black Snow黑雪居士Historical2.6M WordsCompleted He is tender and gentle with the women he loves, but ruthless and decisive toward his enemies. As the Xi Yan Dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse, he saves the people from a living hell. When petty factions covet the Central Plains, he leads hot-blooded warriors to defend their homeland. He blazes a new trail, drawing merchants from every corner of the world to the Chinese heartland in a race to do business. The finest minds of every people gather in Zhongdu, truly making it the center of th 508Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    The historical novel "Riding the World" is a masterpiece of high intelligence and vivid storytelling. It is a rare and excellent book!

39. 239 霸 The CEO’s Wife and Her Lazy Son-in-Law 霸总娘子和她的咸鱼赘婿 Jun Lingyue君灵月Historical1.7M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the most miserable son-in-law in history, Lu Heng was thrown out of his in-laws’ home for being utterly useless. With one poem, “Prelude to Water Melody,” he made a name for himself in Hangzhou, and wealthy women paid a fortune for his company. Everyone said merchants were beneath respect. He was determined to become richer than a kingdom and build a business empire that transcended the ages. Everyone said scholars were useless. He formed a secret guard, trained private 214Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    This is a transmigration story about a modern-day 9-to-5 office worker trying to survive in an alternate dynasty. No system, no cheat codes—just a modern-day 9-to-5 worker struggling to survive! If his IQ isn't high enough, his wife will make up for it; if his martial arts skills are lacking, he'll have plenty of subordinates. Ancient people aren't stupid; for a modern person, surviving in ancient times is a challenge. Don't always rely on the imperial examinations; it's like the modern saying, "Go to university to change your fate!" If you're tired of formulaic face-slapping stories and ninja/green turtle tales, this might be a good read. It's not a wish-fulfillment story; if you mind, please don't read it. Goodbye! The female lead is well-developed. It's a bit unclear whether this is a male-oriented or female-oriented story; maybe it's neutral.

40. 240 喜 Joy in the Tang Dynasty 喜唐 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.6M WordsCompleted Bright and glorious is the Tang, favored by Heaven to rule the myriad lands. Our founding ancestors answered Heaven’s call, and the four imperial clans followed its ways. Heaven granted us boundless blessings, and our clans share a common virtue. Our descendants carry on the legacy, offering sacrifices to the gods and matching the Pole Star. What did it really mean for all nations to pay tribute? Was it about uncritically worshipping foreign languages, or going abroad and being treated as honore 123.6kReads9.4Score12.8kShelves

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    These are all very good books.

41. 241 穿 Transmigrating Through the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the Sun and Moon Light My Way 穿越之日月照我隋唐路 Xuanwu Ji玄武季Historical4.1M WordsOngoing He was just a 2025 spy operating on the edge of a knife. An accidental explosion sent him transmigrating to the turbulent years of the Sui and Tang dynasties. Reborn in another body, he finds himself the young lord of a frontier people. Should he take up the shepherd's crook and continue living a pastoral life? Or command a hundred thousand mounted archers and challenge the Sui and Tang, the Tujue, and the Gaobaixin Japanese? A cinnabar mole, a moonlight of the heart... His reach extends to ever 16Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    A passionate young man! His mischievousness will amaze you! High-IQ intrigue and meticulous research! My time, your Luoyang, is different! Recommendation Index: 💎💎💎💎💎 A time traveler, bringing a different wind to the Sui Dynasty! You, a small spy, walk the turbulent road of the late Sui Dynasty's struggle for supremacy… 🔥tribes, 💋family, love, 💏friendship, sentimentality, 🔍treachery, enemy affairs, 👻ruthlessness, expressions… a mysterious force always pulls him closer to the deliberately concealed 📷truths… A dream of home and country is the last pride and indulgence of a weakling… Even a king has moments of weakness, his hair turning white! A passerby, seeing his weary figure, offers him a drink.

42. 242 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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    This historical novel is absolutely superb. The author writes with an exceptionally rigorous research style, meticulously matching official titles, systems, geography, characters, words, actions, and customs to historical fact. It's clear how much effort the author put into it. Most importantly, everything is logically sound, consistent with the historical context and the thinking of ancient people. There are no mindless plot devices; the plot and writing are both excellent, making it a book you can read again and again.

43. 243 开 One Poem from the Start, and the Entire Court Was Shocked! 开局一首诗，震惊满朝文武！ Horse-Monkey Shochu马猴烧酒Historical1.9M WordsCompleted The most capable weapons expert in the nation's special forces transmigrates into the body of the Han Dynasty's Ninth Prince, embarking on a legendary path to power. With strong liquor and a swift steed, he charges onto the battlefield, claiming all the world's power, beauty, and fragrance for himself. 180Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    "🔥🔥🔥I wholeheartedly recommend these books to all souls who love literature. They will not only touch your heart, but also take you💥💥💥to explore the complexities of human nature. They are absolutely worth reading!"

44. 244 不 If I Don’t Take the Imperial Exams, Should I Just Farm? 不科举，难道种地？ You Suo有所Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The new novel Sequence: Creator is currently being serialized. Give it a read! It's a story about surviving the apocalypse. Thank you 🙏. [Alternate History] [Imperial Examinations] [Plagiarist] [Political Scheming] [Farming] [No System] The barbarians on all four frontiers: anyone who dares invade will see their nation destroyed, their people wiped out, and their descendants cut off. I want this golden age to be exactly as I envision it. History is long, but I need only make the slightest effort 5.5kReads8.6Score398Shelves
45. 245 商 Business Is a Beauty, Though It Takes a Toll on My Back 商途如此多娇，有点费腰 Smile Less笑而少Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “As the richest man in the country, I’d like to tell you all, in all seriousness: I’m not interested in money!” Yan Liang is reborn after being set up. He planned to lie flat for the rest of his life, but it turns out he’s destined to work himself to the bone. He has a family to restore to greatness and a wife to placate. What a pain! From ancient times to the present, merchants have always been looked down on, ranked beneath scholars, farmers, and artisans. “I, Yan Liang, will neither study for 199Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    Born into a business family, taking wives and concubines was commonplace for him. [Laughing][laughing]

46. 246 极 The Ultimate Eunuch 极品大太监 Tonight I Beat the Tiger Again今晚又打老虎Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Liang Xin, a greedy, lecherous pawnshop clerk with a talent for calligraphy and painting, transmigrates into the imperial palace of the Northern Song Dynasty and becomes a eunuch who has not been castrated. On one hand, Liang Xin throws the palace into disarray; on the other, he wins Emperor Zhao Ji’s deep trust and becomes the most powerful eunuch in the palace. 80Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Check out these two books, they're definitely great!

47. 247 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
48. 248 种 Farming: The Age of the Witch 种田：巫女时代 Kaguya of the Bamboo Grove, from Penglai竹取辉夜自蓬莱Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [Farming + Tribe + Fantasy + Sweet Romance] Su Yue transmigrated for no apparent reason, and woke to find a group of women dressed in animal skins dragging her back to their cave. By chance, she awakened a Favorability System called Xiao Ai. Su Yue: “What? You don't even know how to make traps?” The tribe members: “Isn't winning a battle just a matter of having more people? Why fight at night?” Is this how recklessly you do everything? Su Yue was at her wit's end. 5.9kReads8.9Score519Shelves
49. 249 假 Fake Eunuch: I Am the Ming Dynasty's Ninth-Thousand-Year Lord 假太监：我乃大明九千岁 Ninth Day, Tenth Month初九元十Historical7.0M WordsOngoing [Mythic Great Ming] [Alternate History] [High Martial] [Great Ming] [No System] Yang Fan transmigrates to the Great Ming Dynasty and becomes a lowly eunuch, witnessing with his own eyes the grand, turbulent age of humanity! A dynasty that has endured for millennia, immortal aristocratic families, heroes of the martial world, mighty commoners, and dragons and serpents rising together! If that's how it is, then I, Yang Fan, will become the greatest man under heaven! I'll shatter the clouds and bec 130.7kReads9.2Score12.8kShelves

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    Isn't that enough?

50. 250 大 The Ming Dynasty's Chief Strategist: Liu Bowen Reborn and Transmigrated to Set the World Right 大明首谋：刘伯温重生穿越定乾坤 Writing and Drinking且墨且醉Eastern Fantasy202k WordsOngoing [Reborn Power Fantasy] + [High-Martial Great Ming] + [Liu Bowen] + [System Comeback] + [Ender of Regrets] + [Tormented Romance and Political Intrigue] + [A Long Road to Winning Her Back] Zhu Biao dies in the Eastern Palace, Empress Ma passes away in her prime, and Liu Bowen drinks poison in bitter despair. Open the history books of the Ming, and every page is filled with regrets. What if he could live again? In the fourteenth year of Hongwu, Liu Bowen, poison coursing through his body, is reb —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🔥 "The Great Ming Dynasty's Chief Strategist" A must-read for anyone experiencing a reading slump! Liu Bowen's cheat-like abilities save the day!🔥 Poisoned wine down his throat, he is reborn with resentment. Liu Bowen awakens the "Calculating the World" system—foreseeing three days in advance, seeing through people's hearts, and reversing cause and effect! The court intrigue is just the appetizer; the real high-octane action begins: a pre-arranged formation eliminates the demonic sect's assassins, and Crown Prince Zhu Biao survives a desperate situation; defying fate to storm the Forbidden City, Empress Ma is brought back to life! Nine realms of high martial arts, brimming with political intrigue, a cunning strategist confronts Zhu Yuanzhang head-on. And a cold and beautiful goddess sacrifices her power for him, her white robes stained with blood… With each page turned, all the regrets of the Ming Dynasty are crushed to dust! A must-read all night long, it's so satisfying it'll leave you breathless! #Rebirth #HighMartialArtsoftheMingDynasty #LiuBowen #SystemCounterattack #MakeUpForHistoricalRegrets #BookRecommendation

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