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

1. 251 穿 A Transmigrator’s Guide to Supporting a Family in Ancient Times 穿越古代养家实录 The Pigeon in the Dove Cote鸽子窝里的鸽子Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted Transmigration + face-slapping + putting scumbags in their place + making money Ning Fan, a modern IT professional, dies from overwork and transmigrates to ancient times. He becomes the eldest son of the second branch of the Ning family, which has just been split off and thrown out. The moment he wakes, his wicked grandmother shows up to cause trouble. Ning Fan boldly stands up for his family and face-slaps her. Then he turns around and sees a leaky roof, bowls cleaner than their faces, and a wh 1.3kReads8.8Score101Shelves

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   The protagonist, a modern elite, transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the eldest son of the second wife of the Ning family after being separated from his family. Faced with the ancient environment, poor interpersonal relationships, a leaky roof, a clean rice bowl, and his family's worried faces, the protagonist decides to work hard and start from selling snacks to opening a teahouse. He uses his modern knowledge to support his family in ancient times.

2. 252 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! 24.3kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves

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   A highly decorated general of the Divine Martial Army, who had guarded a prison without any inmates for three years, had his peace shattered by three beautiful daughters of the Phoenix Kingdom's royal family. The emperor, crown prince, martial king, the Phoenix Kingdom's secret service, the Xuan Ye Si, various martial arts factions, the Snow Mountain Palace of the Barbarian Kingdom, and other forces all make their appearances, engaging in a battle of wits and schemes, a drama of court intrigue and chivalrous revenge! A pretty good book, with various settings, definitely worth reading.

3. 253 大 The Ming Dynasty: The Tianqi Empire 大明之天启帝国 Three Jin and Nine Liang三斤九两Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Glorious Ming, ruler of all nations; may our mountains and rivers stand forever, guarding our borders. Lofty China, its light reaching the four corners; may sun and moon shine forever, blessing our emperor. By a twist of fate, the protagonist transmigrates to the late Ming dynasty and becomes the Tianqi Emperor. The Ming has just won a great victory at Ningyuan, but the Later Jin have already grown into a tiger poised to devour the realm. Meanwhile, a Shaanxi uprising that will sweep across the 11Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   Whether he's smart or not is unknown, but the protagonist is getting more and more ruthless.

4. 254 大 A Literary Youth in the Han Dynasty 大汉文艺青年 Last Night I Saw Your Post昨夜见君帖Historical1.6M WordsOngoing [History] [Alternate World] [Transmigration] [Witty and Humorous] [Multiple Heroines] Fan Li, a rogue who runs a bar, undergoes Transmigration into ancient times. One poem stuns the literary world, and one song brings listeners to tears. From his initial, desperate flight to making his first splash at a grand literary gathering; from showing off his divine prowess at Chongli Terrace to fighting bloody battles in a lone northern fortress, the rascal laughs and curses his way through it all. In t 5.1kReads7.8Score379Shelves

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   Watch with confidence, it's super exciting! 👍👍👍

5. 255 宋 Song Shinian 宋拾年 Lord Rough Stone原石君Historical943k WordsCompleted At the end of a dynasty, the surface gleams with prosperity, but rot has long spread through it from top to bottom! The royal family is spineless, the court is full of officials who draw salaries without doing their jobs, corruption runs rampant, and bandits rule the mountains and waterways. The world is plunged into darkness, while foreign tribes circle like hungry tigers, plotting to destroy the nation and exterminate its people! Together with the woman he loves, he will turn the tide, restore 209Reads6.9Score—Shelves
6. 256 大 Great Qin: Emperor Qin Shi Huang, I Really Don't Want to Live Off You! 大秦：始皇帝，我真不吃软饭啊！ The King of Qin Circles the Pig秦王绕猪Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The Analects + Hilarious + Cunning + Lighthearted + His Majesty Zheng + Shamelessly Stealing + Absolutely Outrageous] Qin Feng inexplicably transmigrates to the Qin dynasty before Qin unifies the six states, and the First Emperor overhears his thoughts. The two then embark on a hilarious daily battle of wits. “Qin Feng, tell me, what does ‘The Master does not speak of prodigies, force, disorder, or spirits’ mean?” “It means the Master doesn’t want to talk to you, and will use brute force to bea 45.1kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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   Author: Time Thief. Both novels are by the same author. Both are excellent, featuring time travel back to the Ming Dynasty. The male protagonist is intelligent, and the stories are heartwarming yet passionate, with plenty of humor. The imagery is vivid, the characters are well-developed, and the romance is well-developed…

7. 257 随 Drifting with the Tide 随波逐游 Year After Year一年有一年Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From Cowherd to Martial Sage: The Astonishing Rise of Niu Er, a Transmigrator, Packed with Schemes, Romance, and Brotherhood! [Explosive revelations] Niu Er’s double life: After transmigrating, how does he go from a clueless exam candidate to a martial sage and shake up the Three Kingdoms? [The pinnacle of political intrigue] Caught in a web of schemes: As the kingdoms of Daqian, Xiyang, and Jingtai clash, how does Niu Er plan every move and build his empire? [An epic romance] Niu Er’s confid 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is my first book, and I swore I'd write a million words. It's so tiring! I have to maintain a minimum word count every day for the "100-day challenge," and I haven't missed a single day. If it's not well-written, please give me your valuable feedback.

8. 258 扶 Song of Fufeng 扶风歌 Crab's Heart蟹的心Historical1.4M WordsOngoing At the end of the Western Jin dynasty, the Rebellion of the Eight Princes has just subsided, and the Five Barbarians’ uprising is about to begin. The darkest era in five thousand years of Chinese history is on the horizon. A young man transmigrates into this age. What kind of tumultuous life will he lead? I have been far from home for so long; how can I know whether it still stands, or whether it has fallen? I want to finish this song, but it is sorrowful and long! 7Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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   Several of the historical novels aren't entirely fictional, especially the last one, which I highly recommend. The first two are also quite good, especially the first one. History buffs will find many historical figures and events relatable, with plenty of surprises. The second book is also decent. The last one, which I strongly recommend, captures the weight of history and the final, heroic spirit of our ancient dynasties. Long live the Ming Dynasty!

9. 259 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score432Shelves

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   This is a super good historical novel, it's fantastic and so exciting!

10. 260 壶 Hu Xiaotian 壶笑天 Mutual Love郎情妾意Historical489k WordsCompleted Yang Yu dies alongside drug lords at the border and transmigrates to the Sui dynasty, into the body of the useless heir of the Prince of Zhenbei! He wants to be an idle young lord, but there are always petty troublemakers pushing him to grow stronger! Breaking off an engagement? Fine, but I’m the one breaking off my engagement to you, Liu Wanqing! From a useless young lord to taking command of 200,000 Zhenbei troops, inventing all sorts of things from the twenty-first century, and opening a brot 114Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Different historical fictional backgrounds, different protagonists, but all are passionate and domineering. Watch how the protagonists turn the tide and build an eternal empire!

11. 261 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    The historical novel is absolutely brilliant and very enjoyable.

12. 262 中 A General History of China 中国通史 Ren Zhongyuan任中原Historical491k WordsCompleted The world-famous writer Cervantes said, “History gives birth to truth; it can withstand time and preserve old tales and past events. It is a record of ancient times, a warning for the present, and a lesson for future generations.” History is a mirror that records the successes and failures, prosperity and decline, triumphs and tragedies, transitions and renewal of human society. It also foreshadows humanity's future. 26.1kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves

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    Gain comprehensive and all-encompassing knowledge – this book will keep you hooked! #PersonalGrowth #MindsetIntelligence #HistoryAndCulture #PoliticsAndMilitary

13. 263 大 Ming Dynasty: My Years as Zhu Yuanzhang's Heckler 大明，我给老朱当喷子的那些年 Qing Suisui卿岁岁Historical1.4M WordsCompleted If there’s anything you think could be improved, please point it out gently. I’ll make changes. Thank you. The protagonist’s official career: Investigating Censor, Supervising Censor, County Magistrate, Inspecting Censor and Deputy Censor-in-Chief, Censor-in-Chief, Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Grand Secretary of the Hall of Cautious Diligence and Minister of Personnel. Gu Chen opens his eyes and finds himself in the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, as a low-ranking remonstrance official. He ha 51.8kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves

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    These are all good books, you can take a look.

14. 264 魂 Awakening of the Soul: The Song of the Rift War 魂觉醒之裂合战歌 Treading on Flowers踏花郞Historical163k WordsCompleted On the eighth day of the ninth month, in the autumn of the late Tang, chrysanthemums bloom and all other flowers wither. The setting sun drips blood, smoke from the beacon fires blots out the sky, and horses trample the cracked earth amid utter chaos. Everywhere, blades flash and refugees roam... A down-and-out young man with nowhere else to turn seeks refuge with a fellow townsman, hoping to make something of himself. Instead, he stumbles straight into his enemies' den and nearly loses his life 211Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    ☾Heroes, Thirteen Protectors, Grand Marshal & Commander of the Army, King of Qin, Seventy-Two Generals of the Martial Temple☜This is not fiction😅☽The setting sun drips blood, and he! Crawling out from a pile of corpses, he roars, fighting not for his own life, but for the common people; conquering all directions, he fights not for fame, but for peace under heaven; though he may be called ruthless, his deep affection flows in the blood and sweat of the battlefield; ancient and modern, are we all just a world in a single breath, a cycle that repeats itself every thousand years? Fame and fortune, worldly gains and losses, all turn to dust, how can the soul bear it? Ascend, ascend, ascend!

15. 265 抗 War of Resistance: My Strategist's Eye Awakens, Revealing a Mini Map! 抗战：我谋士入局，觉醒小地图！ Huang Bei 97煌北97Urban2.0M WordsOngoing As he transmigrated through the darkest period of history, Lin Tian Chen awakened a visualized map in his mind. “I’ll enter the game as a strategist and raise the banner to win half a move against Heaven.” From then on, the army gained a commander who could direct the battlefield like a god. With limited resources, he would execute tactical flanking maneuvers to perfection; with abundant resources, he would unleash firepower on an unparalleled scale. He led his forces north to campaign in Guando 5kReads9.6Score617Shelves

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    Amidst the flames of the War of Resistance against Japan, an astonishing story unfolds! "The War of Resistance: My Strategist Enters the Game, Awakening the Mini-Map!" Opens with a thrilling tale. Military enthusiast Lin Tianchen unexpectedly travels back in time to the Chengchuan Army's remnants, a small force of only nine men trapped in dire straits. At a critical moment, a visual map awakens in his mind, revealing the enemy's situation within a 10-kilometer radius. Using this map, he leads his team to ambush a Japanese squad and raid the enemy command post, achieving instant fame. Subsequently, with god-like command skills, he defeats the Sakata Regiment and annihilates a puppet army camp. What other miracles will he create? Witness the legendary tale of the War of Resistance in this book!

16. 266 战 Warring States Strategies: Guiguzi's Game (15 Volumes) 战国纵横：鬼谷子的局（全15册） Han Chuanzi寒川子Historical2.9M WordsCompleted The Chinese version of Game of Thrones, The Stratagems of Guiguzi is a sweeping historical novel. It tells the magnificent tale of Guiguzi, the revered founding master of strategists, military tacticians, political persuaders, yin-yang scholars, and Daoists, as he plots the course of the world! During the middle of the Warring States period, an old man lived in seclusion in a secluded valley on Yunmeng Mountain. He was revered as Guiguzi. For more than two thousand years after his time, strategi 1.3kReads9.5Score323Shelves
17. 267 三 Three Kingdoms: He Can Punch with Ten Thousand Jin of Force, and You Call Him a Civil Official? 三国：一拳万斤力你管他叫文官？ Flower-Faced Little Kite花颜小风筝Historical2.4M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Hilarious] [Farming] [Schemer] He transmigrates into the Three Kingdoms era as an officer under Dong Zhuo and awakens with the strength to lift ten thousand jin from the start. He only wanted to survive the troubled times, but his mindset changes. A true man lives between Heaven and Earth. How can he remain beneath others forever? When eighteen warlords unite to campaign against Dong Zhuo, Su Yun decides to stop keeping a low profile. With a hundred cavalrymen, he 43.6kReads9.2Score3.9kShelves
18. 268 龙 The Dragon Rules Liangzhou 龙驭凉州 Guardian of the Eternal Night永夜守护Historical221k WordsCompleted Folks, let’s really dig into the tangled history of the three powers that held sway over Liangzhou, Ganzhou, and Shazhou in the northwest during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period: the Tanguts, the Six Valleys, and the Guiyi Army. This area was the choke point of the Silk Road. Whoever controlled Liangzhou, Ganzhou, and Shazhou held the lifeline of the northwest, so these three powers fought fiercely while also dealing with the central Chinese court and the surrounding big players. It wa 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist, Shen Lie, is a man from Shandong who aspires to conquer the Central Plains. However, fearing the butterfly effect that could harm his ancestors and that he himself would be erased from history if his ancestors were harmed, he never dares to set foot in the Central Plains. He leads his slave brothers westward into the Western Regions, northward into Siberia, and southward into India, becoming embroiled in the power struggles among the Rajput states. He also leads an army in Persia, inflicting a crushing defeat on the Samanid dynasty. He originally intended to safeguard the stability of the northwest for the Han Chinese dynasty in the Central Plains, but the constant warfare there forced him to continue westward. His innate Han Chinese talent for infrastructure development led him to oversee the construction of the Sayan Mountains Great Wall in a peaceful region, and later, to expand and defend his territory, he built the Russian Wall. His Eurasian conquests reached Japan, where the Japanese mistakenly believed him to be a legendary general who defended the borders of the Tang Dynasty. They incorporated his territory into the Tang Dynasty's map, "Map of the Evolution of Prefectures and Counties in the Tang Dynasty: The Ten Circuits of the Tang Dynasty," which is still preserved today and is housed in the National Diet Library of Japan.

19. 269 我 Stranded on a Deserted Island with Only Diao Chan 我流落荒岛，身边只有貂蝉 Arctic Ocean Dragon King北冰洋龙王Historical317k WordsCompleted [No System + Island + Survival + Three Kingdoms + Apocalypse + Hegemony] Starting with an island and Diao Chan at his side, he commands a vast world and has countless beauties in his arms. After transmigrating to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, he catches Cao Cao’s eye, but his ambitions are far greater. He divides the realm with Wei, Shu, and Wu, then sweeps across the six directions! Unifying China is not the end, but only the beginning... 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Starting from an island, beginning with Diao Chan, I now possess a vast world and embrace countless beauties. Traveling back to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao tried to recruit me, but my ambitions were too great. I divided the world among Wei, Shu, and Wu, ultimately sweeping away the six kingdoms and unifying China. This was not the end, but merely the beginning… With history at my fingertips and a wildly imaginative mind, join the author in exploring a world of wildly imaginative ideas. The unique, slightly risqué style is refreshing and delightful!

20. 270 风 Storms Over the Great Jin 风雨大晋 Nine One Six九一六Historical1.8M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read my stories. I hope you enjoy them. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 284Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Perfect for avid bookworms 😃😃

21. 271 谍 The Little Spy's Rise to Power 谍战小特务的逆袭 Winter Isn't Hot冬天不热Urban2.8M WordsCompleted He is the lowest-ranking undercover agent in the Military Statistics Bureau, yet he can spot Japanese spies in a vast crowd. He is also an expert operative, infiltrating enemy-occupied territory to assassinate traitors who sell out their country and vanish without a trace. Because: “Scanning Eye” in operation... 187.4kReads9.5Score20.5kShelves

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    It really boosts your IQ!

22. 272 将 General, the Emperor Has Ordered You to Withdraw Again 将军，官家又命你撤兵了 Spring Begins立春行Historical123k WordsOngoing [No System + political intrigue + ensemble cast + conquest] He Buyi, a game concept artist who’d been pulling an all-nighter, wakes up to find he has transmigrated into an Eastern Xia general who has just passed the seventh day after his death! His coffin lid hasn’t even warmed when he hears an enemy general outside the city insulting his fallen father. Dream or not, a general has to fight with all he’s got! He grabs the silver spear buried with him, charges out of the city, and knocks the great —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fictional setting, political intrigue, no system, strong male and female leads – I hope you enjoy it!

23. 273 末 Apocalypse: Ancient Footprints in Search of the Garden 末世：上古踏众寻园 Zhonggu Hong中古虹Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The Chosen One, heir to the supreme secrets of ancient times and the apocalypse, takes on the guise of a foolish second prince. Instead of saving Earth, he sneaks a peek at his elder brother’s woman while she changes clothes. Instead of fighting for the throne, he lets his tyrannical older brother murder their father and seize power. The new emperor ascends the throne and shatters everyone’s expectations, strangling ten concubines who attend him in a row. In the past, the concubines had comp —Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    The beginning of each book is incredibly beautiful.

24. 274 三 Three Kingdoms: Ten Times Faster, and Diao Chan Says I’m Too Fast 三国：十倍速度，貂蝉说我太快了 Chosen Emperor天命帝王Historical2.8M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, Duan Yu opens his eyes to find that he has been taken in by Diao Chan, the most beautiful woman of the Three Kingdoms. Looking at the humble home and the beautiful woman, Duan Yu awakens the [Tenfold Speed] trait and decides to repay her with everything he has. [Ding! System notification: You have awakened the [Tenfold Speed] trait. Everything you do is now ten times faster!] [Ding! After diligently farming ten times, you have obtained 54.2kReads9.0Score7.1kShelves

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    High-quality...

25. 275 战 Warring States: Jin's Desperate Counterattack to Reclaim Han, Zhao, and Wei 战国：晋国绝地反击，收复韩赵魏 Feng Shaoshui封少水Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [This novel is set against the historical backdrop of the Partition of Jin. Familiarity with this event will help you enjoy the story.] [Ancient Warring States setting + rival states vying for supremacy + the Hundred Schools of Thought + political maneuvering + battles of wit and courage + no System + no harem + not for beginners] After transmigrating to the early Warring States period, he becomes Ji Jiujiu, the last ruler of Jin. His rise begins with infiltrating the Mohists. He keeps a low pro 3.7kReads8.8Score296Shelves

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    I'm not sure how to judge high intelligence. This book has war, strategy, brains, and logic, but no systematic plot and doesn't lower intelligence. I'm not sure if it meets the requirements. The protagonist is Duke Jing of Jin, Ji Jujiu, and the plot is the same as always: unifying the Warring States period. However, this book is more difficult. He starts with only two cities, leaving him with no room to maneuver and forcing him to wander among the states, looking for opportunities.

26. 276 汉 No Three Kingdoms After the Han 汉后无三国 Crazy Fun疯玩Historical2.2M WordsOngoing Liu Xia transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty, but refuses to become emperor or king. With fifty cavalrymen, he slaughters five thousand Xiongnu. Beneath Xiapi, one strike of his halberd leaves Lu Bu crippled. He casually tosses aside the Imperial Jade Seal: "Just a broken stone. Can it put food on the people's tables?" His motto is: "Whoever dares threaten our mighty Han, no matter how far away, must be destroyed!" "The people are the true masters of the Han. The Son of Heaven is just the 10.7kReads9.4Score894Shelves

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    Not with any party, no system, no modern weapons

27. 277 明 Ming: The Goddess Chronicles 明：神女记 Yongle Yuan Ying永乐元樱Ancient Romance225k WordsCompleted Modern office worker Yang Xiaoqing plunges from a cliff amid blazing flames and yellow sand, only to land in a Ming army camp. Falling from the sky and seemingly immortal, she is hailed as the "Heavenly Oracle Goddess," and the wheels of fate begin to turn. Before the alcohol has even worn off, she finds a black-armored general holding a sword to her throat. He is none other than Prince Yan Zhu Di, the future Yongle Emperor! A golden star chart suddenly appears in her palm, and the battlefield's 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author of this book has studied history; it's so good! The romance between Emperor Yongle (Zhu Di) and the female lead is absolutely captivating! [Kissing emoji]

28. 278 三 Three Kingdoms: The Hidden General and Strategist of 194 三国：194年隐形名将谋士 Crazy Fun疯玩42k WordsCompleted Three Kingdoms: The Hidden Master Strategist of 194 144Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 279 不 The Long Song Unseen 不见长歌 Annoying Someone烦某一Historical117k WordsOngoing Who is right, and who is wrong? Who is awake, and who is drunk? Her lovely face is nowhere to be seen, though I die in vain. Her song is nowhere to be heard, though its strings have fallen silent. Are our hearts in harmony, or at odds? It all comes down to this game! Keep moving forward. Don't look back. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended, watch it now!

30. 280 布 The Commoner Chancellor, Xia Ren 布衣宰相虾仁 Floating Life Returns to the Void浮生归墟Historical920k WordsOngoing After a sudden car accident, Xia Ren, a double PhD in history and literature, transmigrated as a dying seven-year-old peasant child in the Great Jing Dynasty, a realm never recorded in history. His family had nothing, but that couldn't diminish the knowledge and experience he had accumulated over two lifetimes. His memories of poring over ancient texts in his previous life remained crystal clear. The classics, historical records, institutions, and lessons of dynastic rise and decline were all at 328Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Book Synopsis: Xia Ren, a double PhD in History and Literature, is transported to the Great Jing Dynasty—a dynasty never before recorded in history—after a sudden car accident. He is reborn as a seven-year-old boy on the verge of death in a peasant family. Despite his impoverished circumstances, his knowledge and experience accumulated over two lifetimes remain undiminished. His memories of his previous life's deep study of classical texts are vivid; he possesses a profound understanding of history, philosophy, literature, institutions, and the principles of governance, chaos, rise, and fall. From a young boy studying by lamplight to a promising scholar, he overcomes numerous obstacles on the path of the imperial examinations with his vision and talent far beyond his time. He excels in the provincial examinations, achieves fame in the metropolitan examinations, and astounds the emperor in the palace examinations. Entering the court as a commoner, he finds himself navigating a treacherous and turbulent bureaucracy, rife with factional strife. Beset by treacherous officials and threatened by border troubles, he must contend with both open and covert attacks while simultaneously fulfilling his aspirations to govern and benefit the people. He promoted agriculture and sericulture, benefited industry and commerce, rectified officialdom, and brought peace to the four borders... Step by step, he rose from a poor scholar to the position of prime minister, writing a legend of "shrimp" and leaving a strong mark on the history books of the Great Jing Dynasty for this unexpected soul.

31. 281 万 All Things: Season Two 万物第二季 Foodie Uncle Dennis吃货大叔DennisEastern Fantasy154k WordsCompleted A work of alternate history blending political intrigue, immortal heroes, and fantasy. A tale that looks to history for lessons and patiently unravels the past. A work of reflection on a life’s experience, passed down through the family to educate future generations. Updates every Monday and Friday (I’ll do my best. Who knows, I might surprise you with an update one day.) 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical fiction, the latest chapter features the appearance of the King of Wu.

32. 282 寒 An Outline of the Han Clan 寒族稔略 Mr. Dongyue东月先生Historical429k WordsOngoing [Historical fiction + no saintly protagonist + no System + transmigration + meticulous research] Readers are welcome to leave comments on chapters and share their valuable suggestions. I also hope you'll recommend this book to your friends. With no heaven-defying powers or chosen-one luck to rely on, a modern retiree who has seen much of life unexpectedly transmigrates into the war-torn, impoverished chaos of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Survival in a chaotic age is perilous at every tur 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Saying goodbye to a leisurely retirement, he falls into the chaotic era of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Without any special advantages, the old man relies on his political acumen to break through the predicament, struggling amidst the flames of war, where every step is a matter of life and death.

33. 283 开 The Empress Is Giving Me a Back Rub from the Start? What the Heck, Prince Beichen! 开局皇后推背？我勒个北宸王啊！ The Splendor of the Nine Provinces九州风华Historical142k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast + alternate history + struggle for supremacy + strategic mastermind + heir to a prince of another surname + multiple heroines] [Intrigue first, struggle for supremacy later. Not a fast-paced wish-fulfillment novel: expect schemes and plans that unfold gradually!] He transmigrates into the body of the heir to a prince of another surname, only to be framed by the empress from the start! To stay alive, Chu Ning turns the scheme to his advantage, invoking the emperor's authority and g —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He devised a peerless scheme to seize the throne, disguised himself as a spoiled young master, and used his power to subdue the powerful and conquer the world!

34. 284 九 Sequel to the Carefree Tale of Yunhua in Jiuzhou 九州云华逍遥记续 Tian Huacai天华彩49k WordsCompleted A Continuation of the Carefree Chronicles of Yunhua in the Nine Provinces 104Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Legends of Yunhua Dynasty

35. 285 九 Nine Dragons Carry the Coffin 九龙抬棺 Ninth Master九当家Mystery3.5M WordsOngoing The night of my grandfather's funeral, I carried a stone tablet at the front of the procession to lead the way. I didn't dare look back, because the eight evil spirits carrying the coffin were behind me... 9.8kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves

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    I recommend watching this one!

36. 286 华 Wind and Rain in Huayan 华炎风雨 Tian Huacai天华彩Male-Channel Fanfiction14k WordsCompleted Huayan Through Wind and Rain 46Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 287 举 Unrivaled Throughout the Song Dynasty 举宋无双 Mu Yi Yanyu木易言语Historical760k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [Reform] + [Unification] + [Conquest] + [No System] Reborn in the Southern Song Dynasty, he takes over the body of Emperor Gaozong of Song, Zhao Gou. He pardons Yue Fei, executes treacherous ministers, appoints the worthy, and quells internal unrest, turning history on its head. At last, he gives full rein to his ambitions, marches north into the Central Plains, recaptures Kaifeng, and presses on toward Huanglong... If you can't stomach the humiliating history of the South 769Reads8.4Score102Shelves

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    High IQ history

38. 288 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical167k WordsOngoing [Ensemble political intrigue + entrusted heir + factional strife + expansion of the realm + redressing an old injustice] [Wronged powerful minister male lead x emperor female lead disguised as a man] Also known as "After I Blundered into the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Was the Imperial Family" On a winter night in the seventh year of Chengxu, Emperor Zhao Ning Fu suddenly went mad. Wearing the robes of his favorite consort, Yan, he climbed the bell tower and rang the funeral bell before fall 173Reads—Score104Shelves

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    A ensemble drama of power struggles, including the entrustment of a young heir, factional infighting, territorial expansion, the redress of old grievances, and counter-espionage. No time travel, no idiotic supporting characters. Also known as "After Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Am the Imperial Family."

39. 289 华 Hua Yan, Heaven and Earth 华炎天与地 Tian Huacai天华彩Ancient Romance16k WordsCompleted Huayan Heaven and Earth 3Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 290 我 I Hold Power in Eastern Wu 我在东吴当权臣 I'm the Laziest in Wu'an武安我最懒Historical220k WordsCompleted My soul transmigrated to the end of the Han dynasty, where I became a lowly soldier in the Jiangdong camp, likely to end up in a mass grave at any moment. In my previous life, I read history and laughed at “Sun of Ten Thousand,” mocked as he was chased by eight hundred of Zhang Liao’s men. I thought him incompetent. In this life, with a cold blade pressed against my neck, I finally understood: in these chaotic times, human lives are as worthless as grass. Since I’ve come here, I can’t let his 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story is easy to read and the history is true.

41. 291 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am the Man Behind Lu Bu 三国，我，吕布背后的男人 The Doctor Says My Stomach Is in Bad Shape医生说我胃不好Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [The animated comic The Son-in-Law Replaces Han is now available. No System, a coming-of-age story, and a son-in-law! A new book, The Rebel Son of the Three Kingdoms: Starting with Dong Zhuo’s Beheading, has just launched. Fans are welcome to check it out.] One moment he was alive, the next he had transmigrated back to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty! Qin Lang was horrified to discover that Lu Bu was his father-in-law! Worse still, Lu Bu had already taken control of Xuzhou, and less than two 2.4kReads8.3Score187Shelves

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    Don't be fooled by the title! A 30-year veteran bookworm highly recommends this book; the writing style and structure are excellent.

42. 292 凉 The Tale of Prince Liang 凉王传 The Mountain Is Unharmed山无恙Historical1.9M WordsCompleted In the seventh year of Yuangeng, Zhao Beihuan, ruler of the Beichen dynasty that had unified the Central Plains, died of illness. The new emperor was young and had no firm foundation. He was surrounded by treacherous officials, while Prince Wuling, Li Lan, held the court in his grip. The officials lined their pockets, indifferent to whether the common people lived or died. Resentment spread through the land, and life was unbearably hard. The former forces of the Ten States of Qingxiang rose up i 8.6kReads8.5Score800Shelves
43. 293 威 The Mighty Phoenix Ode: Li Shimin 威凤赋之李世民 momocaHistorical926k WordsCompleted In the waning years of the Sui dynasty, warlords contended for supremacy, matching wits and fighting with everything they had. Emperor Taizong and Empress Zhangsun were young newlyweds who supported each other and brought peace and prosperity to the people. Adapted from history, this is not an alternate-history novel. It features political maneuvering, warfare, and noble ideals. It vividly recreates the four major battles of Li Shimin's career and shows how, before the Xuanwu Gate Incident, this 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    At the end of the Sui and Tang dynasties, warlords vied for power, engaging in fierce battles of wits and courage. The young Emperor Zhenguan and Empress Zhenguan, a couple supporting each other, brought peace and prosperity to the people. Based on historical events, this is not a fictional historical novel. It features political intrigue, warfare, and righteous righteousness. It comprehensively recreates the scenes of Li Shimin's four major battles and how, at Xuanwu Gate, Li Shimin, a master hunter, lured eight hundred cunning brothers and his shrewd father into his encirclement and swiftly ambush them. Some descriptions are quite bloody.

44. 294 城 Flowers Like Snow Beyond the City 城外花如雪 Ah Q in a Long Gown穿上长衫的阿QHistorical501k WordsOngoing Genre: Alternate world, ancient power struggles, with wuxia elements Story: Fifty years ago, Xiao Ming's grandfather performed a great service for his leader, saving the situation when all seemed lost. Yet afterward, not only was he denied a promotion and a raise, he was also ostracized by all his colleagues and banished to a poor, remote border village by his ungrateful leader, where he was left to eat dirt. Faced with nothing but barren mountains and wilderness, Xiao Ming's grandfather refused —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The pacing is slow in the early stages, but the plot is logically sound and well-developed, the characters are rich and not stereotypical, and the story doesn't rely on lowering the intelligence of supporting characters to solve problems.

45. 295 逍 The Carefree Imperial Son-in-Law 逍遥驸马爷 Drunk from a Flick of the Finger弹指一壶醉Historical3.0M WordsCompleted (Set in a fictional world, drawing mainly on the Ming and Tang dynasties and the Three Kingdoms era) Qin Feng, a doctor skilled in every field, transmigrates into the body of an unwanted illegitimate son in the Grand Tutor's residence. He only wants to become a secret tycoon in this dynasty and find a chance to establish his own household. Unexpectedly, he becomes a royal son-in-law, entering a sham marriage with a princess. Each gets what they want from the arrangement, and Qin Feng only has hi 21.1kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves

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    A doctor transmigrates into the body of an illegitimate son, and then becomes the son-in-law of the royal family. He initially intends to quietly amass wealth and establish himself independently, but instead stirs up a storm, bringing down his emperor father-in-law – the plot is incredibly exciting!

46. 296 我 Undercover in Great Ming 我在大明当卧底 Must-Read必看Historical1.9M WordsCompleted An old detective transmigrates into the body of a young Ming Dynasty page. From the start, he's in a deadly predicament: a series of mishaps gets him tangled up in a murder case. He investigates the crime to clear the wrongfully accused while going undercover and playing a double agent... Emperor: “Are you willing to serve me?” Page: “My old ma says I don't have many faults, but I've always been stubborn!” The relationships between the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the eunuch faction, and the civil 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A veteran detective is transported to the Ming Dynasty as a young pageboy, only to find himself in a deadly predicament from the start, burdened with the responsibility of a murder case. The magistrate, the Eastern Depot, the Embroidered Uniform Guard… why does everyone want to make me their scapegoat?! To survive, he investigates cases, clears his name, and infiltrates as a double agent…

47. 297 开 From the Start, I Took Someone Else's Place in the Army, Then Summoned Dian Wei 开局替人从军，反手召唤典韦 Bai Mule白沐勒Historical571k WordsCompleted Qin Muge transmigrates to an alternate world. In this land ravaged by famine and war, he looks at the System panel, where top civil officials and military generals from every dynasty appear, and his eyes light up. “Dian Wei, you're my head of security.” “Xiang Yu, you're the commander of my entire army.” “Fan Li, you're my money-making whiz.” “Zhuge Liang, you're my military strategist for the southern campaign.” “Li Cunxiao, you're my valiant vanguard.” Watch as the civil officials and military 278Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Summoning the Heroes of History

48. 298 穿 I Transmigrated as the German Emperor: I'll Restore Germany to Glory! 穿越德皇：我重振德意志！ Spring Field Meow春田喵Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Zhao Zheng, a PhD in history, wakes up to find that he has taken over the body of Wilhelm II, Germany’s last emperor, in 1918! He has only two days before his abdication! Berlin is in turmoil, mutinous sailors seize power, and the Entente powers mass their troops at the border. The once-glorious Second Reich is on the brink of collapse! But armed with a century of historical knowledge, Zhao Zheng refuses to repeat the tragedy! He kicks the arrogant powerbroker Ludendorff aside and seizes iron-fi 44.3kReads8.0Score4.1kShelves

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    Traditional military history is neither systematic nor mindless.

49. 299 提 I Logged into the Empress Game Early, and I Get Stronger Whenever I Draw My Sword 提前登陆女帝游戏，我拔剑就变强 Your Smile Is Beautiful你的笑容已美Eastern Fantasy575k WordsOngoing [Early Access + Game Descends into Reality + Political Intrigue + Empress + Sword Immortal + the Myriad Worlds] A game called The Age of Immortal Martial Arts appears. The era of cultivation begins for everyone. But a year later, the game descends into reality. Countless demonic beasts and cultivators invade, slaughtering people at will and imprisoning humanity. The entire world is plunged into despair. When Zhang Fan wakes up again, he discovers that he has transmigrated into the 283Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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    Log in to the game world early, enter the imperial court, venture into the martial arts world, explore dynastic worlds and fantasy worlds—the entire world lies behind you. Empresses, twin sisters, multiple female protagonists—definitely worth checking out.

50. 300 巅 The Road to the Top: A Restaurant from the Start 巅峰之路：开局一间食肆 The Donkey Who Longs for Distant Places想去远方的驴Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A seasoned Beijinger wakes up one day to find himself the son of a low-ranking official in Wenshui County. His father is incorruptible, the family is struggling financially, his younger sister is malnourished, and he has two younger brothers: one whose schooling costs money and another who is only six months old. Ye Fan looks up at the sky and sighs. He never expected that what could help him most right now would be neither his education nor his work experience, but the cooking skills he was for 664Reads8.4Score103Shelves

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    Just make do with it.

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