High-IQ Alternate-History Novels 高智商历史架空文

1. 551 我 I Led the Crown Prince Astray 我把太子带歪了 Black Square黑色方块Historical198k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Eunuch + Lighthearted + National Destiny] Wang Daqun transmigrates to the end of the Ming dynasty and becomes Crown Prince Zhu Cilang's personal eunuch and study companion. But that's not even the worst of it: the court officials neither suppress the bandits nor destroy the Qing, and instead line up to file complaints with him. Just you wait. If I don't lead the crown prince astray and take him to your homes to dig, dig, dig until we've hauled away every last bit of silver, the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a time-travel historical novel you absolutely can't miss! It's an alternate history + time travel story set in the Ming Dynasty. After the protagonist travels back in time, he becomes a study companion (spending his days with the emperor), schemes to eliminate bandits, and blocks the Qing army from entering the pass (spending his days with warlords) – He is exiled to Jiangnan (spending his days with the crown prince) – He is transferred to the capital (spending his days with officials) – He conquers the north (spending his days in the martial arts world) – He fights against various countries (spending his days abroad). The plot is fast-paced, the writing style is concise, and there are many settings. Don't be fooled by the fact that the author is a newcomer; the content is unique.

2. 552 重 Chong’er Returns to Jin 重耳归晋 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今14k WordsCompleted Chong'er Returns to Jin 3Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 553 云 Cloudside Express: From Orphan to Immortal Realm Powerhouse 云间快递：从孤儿到仙界大佬 Seven-Star Matchstick Gentleman七星火柴君Eastern Fantasy320k WordsOngoing Ordinary people love to say, “All roads lead to Rome.” But some are born in Rome and still have a life full of misfortune. Ordinary people are always dreaming of cultivating to immortality, imagining that in the immortal realm, everything will go their way. Yet even the immortal realm is just another world of strife. He is an utterly ordinary skylark in the immortal realm, an orphan abandoned by the Jade Pool. He has also taken in an eight-trigram tortoise who is blind, terribly frail, and speak 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Mortals are always dreaming of becoming immortals, believing that all immortals live carefree and worry-free lives. Little do they know that the immortal realm is divided into different classes. Some are high above, able to control the world with a flick of their wrist, while others struggle daily for basic sustenance. He, with no background or connections, is one of them…

4. 554 大 The Tang Dynasty's Number One Rebel 大唐第一狂徒 Long Yuan龙渊Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the third year of the Chuigong era of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Zetian was on the verge of ascending the throne. The sole heir to the modern Tang Sect transmigrated into the body of a marquis's son. Using modern methods, he enhanced his hidden weapons with deadly poisons and defeated every expert under Heaven. He applied forensic investigation techniques he had taken as electives while studying abroad to solve countless strange cases. And the modern fireworks he invented to impress women became a 10kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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   These are all ancient-style political intrigue novels with scores of 9 or higher. The protagonists navigate the complexities of politics step by step, relying entirely on their intelligence to rise to power and dominate the chaotic world without any special abilities. 🐎The first book features a protagonist who transmigrates into the body of a marquis's son, using his knowledge to navigate the treacherous waters of officialdom and solve mysteries—it has elements of a satisfying, exhilarating read. 🐎The second book features a male protagonist who transmigrates into the body of a county magistrate's son, solving numerous strange cases and navigating the treacherous waters of officialdom. 🐎The third book features a protagonist who transmigrates into the body of the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, facing an immediate death trap, but through his cunning, he carves out a new path. 🐎The last book is a satisfying read without being mindless. The protagonist also transmigrates into the body of the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, acting decisively and ruthlessly. The author's historical knowledge is also very strong, so this story doesn't feel overly jarring. A top-tier read.

5. 555 无 The Peerless Poison Strategist Backs the Empress 无双毒士，力挺女帝 One Glance at the Vast Sea一顾沧海Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Masterful political intrigue + empress + poetry + contrasts + lie flat + power of capital] From the start, a princess is poisoned and hunted down, but Shen Liuxiang mistakes her for the top courtesan on a pleasure boat. By day... well, by day and night, they have heart-to-heart talks. The princess sighs: “Better not to be born a woman. For a hundred years, our joys and sorrows lie in other people’s hands.” Shen Liuxiang laughs: “Come on, take a look at this book, The Legend of Wu Meiniang.” The 10.3kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves

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   You absolutely have to read this book! Once you pick it up, you won't be able to put it down. It's truly amazing, a super satisfying and stress-relieving read. The protagonist is a clueless pretty boy who transmigrates into the body of the heir to a powerful marquis. He's incredibly shrewd and rises to power against all odds, with brilliant plot twists at every turn. Most importantly, it's hilarious and entertaining. You definitely won't regret reading it!

6. 556 回 Dreaming Back to the Great Tang, Hand in Hand with the Regent 回梦大唐，执手摄政王 Do You Like Cilantro?爱不爱吃香菜Historical542k WordsOngoing This is not a feel-good novel. It is aimed at male readers. Also known as: A Common Doctor in the Tang Dynasty! The way of the physician lies in saving people, treating illnesses, and helping them survive! A minor physician treats individuals; a great physician can heal the world! Yet Shen Yun, a Chinese medicine student who transmigrates to the Zhenguan era, wants nothing but an easy life. He only hopes to become a wandering physician and travel the world. But life is full of twists and tur 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This might be worth a try—a historical Tang Dynasty story. It's not a fast-paced, light-hearted story; the rhythm won't be too slow. (However, the book's title is a bit problematic and should be changed.) (Original title: The Ordinary Doctor of the Tang Dynasty)

7. 557 墨 Ink Seal of the Nine Heavens 墨印九天 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今25k WordsCompleted Ink Seal Across the Nine Heavens 5Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 558 重 Reborn as a Tyrant in the Great Ming 重生大明当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.3M WordsCompleted You think you can secretly collude with the Jian Nu and I won't know? You think you can conceal your commercial taxes and I won't know? The southeast is prosperous, while Shaanxi lies barren for a thousand miles, littered with the starving dead. The court's ministers care nothing for the people's lives or the fate of the realm. They suck the blood of the Great Ming and strip the flesh from its people! Even an ordinary man in a fit of rage can spill blood three feet high. But do you know what hap 17.4kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves
9. 559 相 Prime Minister Zhuge's Northern Expedition, Liu Shan Leads Wei Yan in a Surprise Attack on Chang'an 相父北伐，刘禅率魏延奇袭长安 Mulin Shanbao霂霖山宝Historical3.0M WordsCompleted A purple-gold crown binds his hair. He wears a red brocade robe embroidered with flowers from Xichuan, armor linked with beast-faced plates, and a beautifully crafted lion-patterned belt. In his hand is a gleaming gold, tiger-headed spiked club, and beneath him is a Fire Dragon steed. And you're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: “For internal affairs, ask Imperial Father. For external affairs, ask the Chancellor. If there's anything else we can't decide, ask Wolong!” Zhuge Liang: “Your Maje 6.3kReads8.7Score516Shelves

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   Wearing a purple-gold crown to bind his hair, a red cotton robe adorned with a hundred flowers from Sichuan, and a chainmail armor with beast-faced heads, he had a lion-headed belt around his waist, wielded a gleaming gold tiger-head mace, and rode a fiery dragon steed. You're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: "For internal affairs, consult the Prime Minister; for external affairs, consult the Chancellor; for all matters, consult the Sleeping Dragon!" Zhuge Liang: "This rebellious son doesn't want to concern himself with anything!"

10. 560 书 Books and Swords in the Prosperous Tang Dynasty 书剑盛唐 Broken Blade at the World's End断刃天涯Historical1.7M WordsCompleted The land is picturesque, its people are heroes, and it is the center of the world: this is the Tang dynasty. Wherever its swords and spears point, the surrounding peoples submit, and the Silk Road begins: this, too, is the Tang dynasty. Li Cheng is powerless to change this magnificent, turbulent age, so he will adapt to it. Emerging from the smoke of war on the northwestern grasslands, he slowly makes his way toward the treacherous imperial court. Abroad, he is a victorious general; at home, a c 7kReads8.9Score686Shelves

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    I've been reading this book for a while now. The author's writing is quite good, the plot isn't awkward, the posturing isn't forced, the story is pleasant, refreshing and elegant, and most importantly, the characters are intelligent. If you like that kind of thing, you can give it a try.

11. 561 纵 The Way of Strategy: Zhang Yi’s Mystic Plans 纵横灵途：张仪玄策 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今19k WordsCompleted Traversing the World of Spirits: Zhang Yi's Arcane Strategies 1Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 562 行 The Way of the Warrior: The Art of War 行道：兵道 Simple Version简易版本Historical337k WordsCompleted (No System + Not a power fantasy + No harem) An old man who has lived his whole life gets another chance at life. Will he still make every choice for himself this time around? In the end, let's see whether this new life will be a matter of Doing all one can, then leaving the rest to fate. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This historical novel is absolutely amazing!! It's a slow-growth, multi-narrative type of story. The protagonist's time travel isn't accidental; it's premeditated—it's a soul-transmigration, with two souls residing in one body. The protagonist grows step by step into a powerful individual. The logic is impeccable, it's incredibly captivating, hahaha, you guys need to read it now, I've already ascended to godhood!

13. 563 大 Ming Dynasty Tyrant: I’ll Extend the Dynasty’s Reign by 300 Years 大明暴君，我为大明续运三百年 Kunwu昆吾Historical6.1M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue]+ [Passionate]+ [Struggle for supremacy]+ [Ruthless]+ [No System] “Zhu Youjian, go in peace. Everything you had will be inherited by me, Ye Xuan. From this day on, I am the sixteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen. I swear here: Those you, Zhu Youjian, could not kill, I, Chongzhen, will kill. What you, Zhu Youjian, could not accomplish, I, Chongzhen, will accomplish. Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are rebelling? Then it depends on whether I give them the chance! The J 100.2kReads9.2Score12.2kShelves
14. 564 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40.3kReads9.7Score6.3kShelves

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    This one is good.

15. 565 大 The Great Derivation, Escape One 大衍遁一 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今29k WordsCompleted The Great Derivation, the One Who Escaped 1Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 566 浮 The Vast White Daluo Heaven 浮白大罗天 A Seasoned Goofball资深没溜Historical1.7M WordsOngoing He has nothing! No powerful family to back him, no edge from knowing history, no peerless talent, no cheat-like System to help him steamroll everyone... And his princess wife won't let him touch her, yet she's always trying to kill him. He knows nothing! He can't make perfume or soap, can't write the stilted essays or classical prose, doesn't understand the backstabbing of officialdom, can't lead armies to conquer the world, knows nothing about farming through the seasons, and can't run a succes 9Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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    I really think these two are top-notch scheming novels. Although they have some minor erotic elements, the intellect is top-notch.

17. 567 风 The Winds of Change in Great Ming: This Guy Has Stopped Acting Human! 风起大明，这货不做人了！ Lazy Cat Cafe懒趴的猫咖Historical416k WordsOngoing [Steal Jade and Savor Fragrance] [Scheming Power Plays] [Bloody Wars] [Partly Feel-Good] The Four Great Beauties: Xi Li, Zhang Yan, Hailanzhu, and Chen Yuanyuan. Fierce! Fierce! Fierce! The intensity never lets up! The Stick-Striking Case, the Red Pills Case, the Palace Relocation Case, the Fall-Into-the-Water Case, the Battle of Guangning, the Battle of Liuhe, the Battle of Ningyuan, the Wang Gongchang Explosion, Wei Zhongxian's living shrine... One astonishing historical truth after another, e 1.1kReads7.0Score103Shelves

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    History, history took a turn

18. 568 再 The Overlord Reborn 再世霸王 Huang Yun黄允Eastern Fantasy158k WordsOngoing This is the Southern Song, an age of decadence and corruption, ruled by treacherous officials, where fine clothes abound but few people are truly human. The rightful dynasty of China is secretly manipulated by an assassin organization skilled in assassinations, wiping out entire families, human experimentation, and using capital to hijack politics. The one destined to rid the world of this scourge is a royal grandson whom Genghis Khan exiled from the start. He merges with Xiang Yu’s thousand-yea —Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    This is a fantasy novel you absolutely cannot miss! It blends fictional setting, martial arts, ancient history, and fantasy, using academic historical materials as its blueprint to showcase more authentic historical figures and backgrounds. The entire book is filled with intrigue and power struggles, each intricately linked, with schemes within schemes. It features grand descriptions of historical battlefields both in China and abroad, realistically depicting ancient warfare tactics and weaponry. The characters are cleverly portrayed, the plot is tightly woven and logically sound, the content is relatable, the author's writing is excellent, the logic is rigorous, the plot is engaging and fast-paced, and the writing style is concise. Despite being a new author, the content is unique and original.

19. 569 靖 A Hundred Thousand Slain at Jingkang: Scheming, Chivalry, and the Sword That Saves the Realm 靖康十万斩：道谋侠剑定山河 Inkstone Fire Pivot Forest砚火枢林Historical192k WordsOngoing Annihilate 100,000 Jin soldiers and save the empire from collapse. The deadly trap beneath the frozen surface of the Yellow River is Shen Yan’s lifeline, buying the Great Song a chance to survive. But when time turns back to the eve of the Jingkang Incident, years earlier, in the fifth year of Xuanhe, Shen Yan is merely wearing a starry-sky hoodie. No System, no martial prowess, no supernatural powers. He can’t even communicate in everyday situations without writing notes. But he knows this: in 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From the Imperial Advisor investigating a case to the complete annihilation of 100,000 Jin troops, but it's not a fictional story.

20. 570 太 The Divine Art of Taiyi: Secrets of the Heavenly Origin 太乙神数-天元秘箓 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今14k WordsCompleted Taiyi Divine Numerology: The Secret Register of the Heavenly Origin 33Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 571 带 Bringing Poetry to the Tang Dynasty 带着诗词闯大唐 Piao Feng Zhi飘风知Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Poetry-Based Face-Slapping + Power-Play Wish Fulfillment + Romance Between Two Strong Leads] The moment he opens his eyes, office worker Wang Zhishun has a Jinwu Guard's blade at his throat and has become the Tang Dynasty's most wanted criminal! At death's door, he blurts out Xin Qiji's line, “I searched for her thousands of times in the crowd,” and the princess takes him back to her residence: “This poem is yours to give me, and your life belongs to me!” From then on, Chang'an 1.7kReads8.1Score115Shelves

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    The story begins with the protagonist reciting Song Dynasty poetry in the Tang Dynasty.

22. 572 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Reveal Zhu Yuanzhang's Future 大明：开局剧透朱元璋 Qing Hong青红Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Xu Qing transmigrates to the end of the Yuan dynasty and happens to arrive during a battle between the rebel army and the Yuan forces. Guo Zixing’s rebels mistake him for a spy and throw him in jail. As it turns out, his cellmate is Zhu Yuanzhang. “Brother Zhu, what’s your dream?” Zhu Yuanzhang: “A wife, kids, and a warm bed.” Xu Qing: “Why not dream bigger? Like becoming emperor.” Zhu Yuanzhang: “???” Xu Qing: “I can see that you’re destined for greatness, Brother Zhu. One day, you’ll surely be 20.3kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    This novel boasts a remarkably novel and unique world-building. It constructs a fantastical yet logically rigorous world that is truly captivating. From the mysterious magic system to the distinctive racial cultures, everything showcases the author's extraordinary imagination, making the reading experience a wondrous adventure.

23. 573 末 Doomsday: Starting Aboard the Snowpiercer 末日：从雪国列车开始 Swatting Mosquitoes in My Sleep睡觉打蚊子Urban213k WordsOngoing The main draw is thrills and laughs! What else? Maybe taking advice. It starts in the last train car, with ducks. What else? Pretty much everything. This dangerous and fascinating world 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sea Crocodile People

24. 574 真 I'm Not Useless, I'm Just Too Lazy to Act Like a Big Shot 真不是废物，只是懒得装大佬 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今30k WordsCompleted I’m Not a Good-for-Nothing, I Just Can’t Be Bothered to Pretend I’m a Big Shot 2Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 575 忠 The Tale of Zhonghu: Mortals Do Not Cultivate Immortality 忠虎传：凡人不修仙 Fine Trees in the South南方有佳木Historical729k WordsOngoing [Yang Zhong]: An orphan, the founding ancestor of the Sui dynasty [Li Hu]: A hooligan, the founding ancestor of the Tang dynasty These two men defied fate and rose from humble beginnings! They ended the 200-year standoff between the Northern and Southern Dynasties and ushered in the golden age of the Sui and Tang! Political schemes! Harem intrigue! Four emperors, eight pillars of state, and twelve great generals take turns appearing on the stage! Buddhism came from the west and flourished in Luo —Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical fiction novel that's still being serialized, combining elements of history, fantasy, political intrigue, palace intrigue, and multiple protagonists. It's incredibly captivating! Having read so many novels, this one set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties is truly excellent. It's not mindless or overpowered; the protagonist grows stronger step by step through his own abilities.

26. 576 穿 Failed to Transmigrate, Yet Became the Peerless Heir 穿越失败，造就无双世子 Daydreaming Erpi发呆的二皮Historical627k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Ruthless] + [Court and Martial World] Yi Xingzhou, the eldest legitimate son of the Prince of Yun's household, has been frail since childhood due to a strange illness and has endured nothing but scorn. A kidnapping awakens memories from the modern world within him. He had planned to use those memories to enjoy a comfortable life, but unexpectedly, his strange illness leaves him on the verge of death. Meanwhile, enemies in the capital continue closing in 16Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    It has to be this one. [Note]

27. 577 雨 Rain Falls on an Old Dusk 雨落旧黄昏 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今19k WordsCompleted Rain Falls on an Old Dusk 1Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 578 重 Reborn: Learn from History to Understand the Rise and Fall of Empires 重生：以史为鉴，方可知兴替 Lazy Dog Dog Dog Dog懒狗狗狗狗Historical102k WordsOngoing History doesn’t only teach you to deceive. Learn from people, and you can understand gains and losses. Learn from history, and you can understand the rise and fall of nations. If history is a mirror, then everything in the future has already happened before amid the changes of the past. So here, in this otherworldly land, can we draw on five thousand years of history to win ourselves a place in the world? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new author is here to promote their book, please give me some advice! [Almost crying]

29. 579 开 From the Start on a Late Ming Battlefield: Three Kills in My Debut 开局明末战场，首秀三连杀 Simple2023简单2023Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Late Ming + war + a soldier's perspective + not a power fantasy + an ordinary man's resolve to defend his home and country] The whole court curses and vows to destroy the barbarians; a mighty army marches forth from the borderlands! What is the use of grand ambitions? At Sarhu, a lake of blood was left behind. I am Wang Jiu, one of the most ordinary people in the great tide of transmigrators, and an utterly inconspicuous foot soldier on the battlefields of the late Ming. In historians' account 2.7kReads9.0Score191Shelves

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    A high-quality, satisfying historical novel set in the late Ming Dynasty. The protagonist rises from humble beginnings, possessing impressive political acumen and military prowess, and continuously grows stronger throughout the story. The author's characters are exceptionally well-developed and unforgettable, neither glorifying historical figures nor distorting historical facts! This is my favorite book in terms of writing style, plot, and characters; highly recommended to all readers!

30. 580 我 I Am Lü Bu, Serving My Country and Its People 我是吕布，为国为民 A Thousand Things, A Little Bit万般半点Historical1.9M WordsCompleted In a Three Kingdoms era of extraordinary myths, Lu Bu is the greatest warrior under heaven. After transmigrating, Lu Bu only wants to do something for his country and its people. Those who serve their country and people are true heroes. Lu Bu says, “Lords from every corner, we're all good brothers. There's no point in brothers fighting each other. Why not join forces and fight our way outward? The world is so vast. Don't you want to go out and see it?” 249Reads7.0Score113Shelves

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    The Three Kingdoms era, a time-traveling myth, is home to Lü Bu, the greatest warrior under heaven. This Lü Bu, transported from another world, only desires to do something for his country and its people. He will not become emperor, nor will he have a harem.

31. 581 玄 The Path of Medicine in the Primordial Yellow World 玄黄医途 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今30k WordsCompleted The Path of Medicine in the Xuanhuang Realm —Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 582 纨 A Scion’s Road to the Throne 纨绔子弟的登基路 A Little Snail一只小蜗牛Historical246k WordsCompleted An alternate-history novel with no System, no transmigration, and no golden finger. He was born into a distinguished family, yet his misdeeds were notorious, and his ill fame spread across the entire Qin state. He started fighting at three, flirted with the maids at home at five, rode off on horseback at ten and stayed away for half a month, then arrived in the Qin capital at fifteen and became the most popular patron at its brothels and gambling dens within a month. And he was also the one who 138Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a truly fictional historical novel with no system or time travel. Before the age of thirty, the protagonist was a notorious playboy who would never miss out on anything that could squander his wealth. However, after the fall of his kingdom, the playboy awakened, and all that remained was the path of struggle. In just a few years, he once again reached the pinnacle, and at the age of thirty, he ascended the throne, a feat that was truly unique in the Qin Dynasty!

33. 583 长 The Moon Is Full Over Chang'an 长安月正圆 Hua Jianxiao花渐笑Historical506k WordsCompleted Jade steps support the Big Dipper, golden halls lean against the Southern Mountain. Envoys from every kingdom bow in tribute, while a thousand officials’ swords and pendants ring. Clouds part above the Vermilion Phoenix Gate; cold dew gathers on the court at Zichen Hall. Who can I ask to steer the empire? The moon over Chang’an is full tonight. Yan Qingyun slowly passes through the corridor of Cave 220 at the Mogao Caves. Gazing at the magnificent mural of the Buddha of Blazing Light, he is over 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High-IQ suspense at its peak, historical restoration

34. 584 大 The Might of the Great Tang: The Long Winds of the Celestial Strategies 大唐天威之天策长风 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Historical328k WordsCompleted In the chaotic final years of the Sui dynasty, the realm lies in ruins, smoke rises from battlefields, and the people are plunged into misery. A gifted child is born at the Wugong Guesthouse, marked by the auspicious signs of a dragon and phoenix. He is named Shimin, with the great ambition to bring peace to the people. Young Li Shimin is no idle boy. He studies military texts and masters riding and archery. At sixteen, he deploys a feint at Yanmen and drives back hundreds of thousands of Turk 9Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 585 母 Consort Mother, He’s My Imperial Father! You’ll Have to Pay Extra! 母妃，他可是我父皇啊，得加钱！ Shi Yan飠訁Historical121k WordsOngoing [The System dies from the start] “From now on, your name will be Wu Zhao!” “Yes.” Jiang Li transmigrated to ancient times, where he gained a maid who admired him… Years later, his maid ascended the throne as empress, earning the unquestioning faith of all under heaven. Jiang Li, the man behind the empress, refused any official post or noble title. “There was one less maid by his side then, but the world gained an unparalleled empress!” A year after the empress took the throne, Jiang Li, powerle —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A mercenary transmigrates to an ancient parallel world. He has a system, but it only appears in one chapter. Character traits: suspicious, ruthless, deceptive, prefers love to power, and has principles, but few.

36. 586 踹 I Dumped My Poor, Good-for-Nothing Boyfriend for a Powerful Brocade Guard 踹掉穷渣男，我选权势滔天锦衣卫 Gathering Vetch, Gathering Vetch采薇采薇Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Hilarious] + [Lighthearted] + [Good values]: How do you turn an aloof, celibate man into a clingy puppy? Rong Shu raises her hand: I know this one! She transmigrated into an orphan whose parents had died, struggling to survive while caring for her younger brother. To protect herself, she spread the word everywhere that she was involved with Wei Yan, the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Before long, the men who had been targeting her ran off with their tails between their legs. Rong S 25.7kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves

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    This book is good. It's just that the title was poorly chosen.

37. 587 狄 Di Renjie: The Dragon's Transformation 狄仁杰之神龙之变 Youth of Tianjin津青年Mystery931k WordsCompleted After Di Renjie retires and returns to his hometown, Wu Zetian faces a crisis at court and has no choice but to summon him back to the capital to take charge. The captain of the Imperial Bodyguard escort sent to bring Di Renjie back turns out to be a transmigrator named Fan Lei. He will use his abilities to help Di Renjie restore the Li dynasty! Li Yuanfang, Di Ruyan, Fan Lei, and the others assist Di Renjie in solving cases and work tirelessly to restore the Tang dynasty. The era of Empress Wu’ 7.6kReads7.8Score288Shelves

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    The Transformation of the Divine Dragon…

38. 588 仙 Hidden Among the Immortals: The Life of Tao Hongjing 仙隐：陶弘景传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今18k WordsCompleted Immortal Seclusion: The Biography of Tao Hongjing 2Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 589 苟 I Became a Divine Constable by Laying Low, Starting as a Baby 苟成神捕从婴儿开始狂飙 Knowing Fish and Water知鱼知水Eastern Fantasy114k WordsCompleted Reborn as a baby, I discover to my horror that my father, the county captain, is about to meet with disaster. I inherit the secret treasure of a divine constable, only to find myself caught up in a bloody war between humans, demons, and barbarians. Let's keep our heads down. This little baby is going to stay out of trouble for now. A divine constable? Sorry, you've got it wrong. The divine constable is my father. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical fiction story. The protagonist is reborn as an infant, trying to survive, but accidentally becomes a divine constable. It also contains fantasy elements; if you dislike this genre, please proceed with caution. The author assumes no responsibility for any consequences. [Smirk]

40. 590 长 Eternal Immortality: A Jailor Hiding Out in the Heavenly Prison 长生万古：苟在天牢做狱卒 Qingfeng Riverside青峰浦上Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Smart characters, no brainless plotlines]+ [No System]+ [Cautious survival]+ [Immortality]+ [No heroine]+ [A sly schemer]+ [Political intrigue]+ [Prudent and cautious] Zhang Wu transmigrates to a cultivation world and becomes a jailer in the Imperial Prison from the start. For officials, the end of the road is the Imperial Prison. For soldiers, it is dying on the battlefield. For those in the martial world, it is getting killed in a vendetta. None of them meet a good end. If he wants to survive 37.4kReads9.1Score3.1kShelves

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    This is amazing! Everyone here is incredibly smart, each one more cunning than the last. When their cultivation stalls, they secretly go treasure hunting, and eventually, after clearing the other world, they come back to find their original selves still trapped in the smaller world.

41. 591 骑 Mount & Blade: Late Ming, Starting by Maxing Out My Stats 骑砍明末：从刷满面板开始 Chasing the Wind, Big and Fat追风大肥Historical830k WordsCompleted [Light System + pseudo-Mount & Blade + invincible hero + making up for a few regrets] The man standing before you now is: The pillar of the Ming dynasty, who saved a tottering empire and made sure that even if the world fell, the Ming would endure. The Qing dynasty's greatest warrior, who slaughtered the Eight Banners like dogs and swept through their lands 132 times. The bane of the Donglin faction, who wielded a long blade in political struggles and settled cases in the imperial prison. Qin Sh 9.7kReads8.8Score576Shelves

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    A pseudo-Mount & Blade historical novel worth reading

42. 592 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Misty Clouds 红楼烟云 Life Is a Song and a Dream岁月如歌亦如梦Historical923k WordsCompleted In the Dream of the Red Chamber, thousands of beauties meet their fate, and ten thousand women share the same sorrow. Jia Cong brings a collection of martial arts manuals and transmigrates into the Dream of the Red Chamber. Watch as he delves deeply into the story, sees where the world of the Red Chamber is headed, studies under a great Confucian scholar, trains in both the literary and martial arts, and matches wits with his foes as he stirs up the winds of change across the realm. He embarks o 7.1kReads8.5Score561Shelves

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    Carrying a martial arts manual, the protagonist travels back in time to before the death of Lin Daiyu's mother. Highly intelligent, skilled in both literature and martial arts, he navigates the complexities of the world, stirring up a storm of change.

43. 593 求 Please, Just Let Me Be a Bad Emperor! 求求你们让朕当个昏君吧 Wu Hook Beneath the Moon月下吴钩Historical1.0M WordsCompleted “Disaster! The emperor has died!” “Disaster! His Highness the Crown Prince has passed away...” “Disaster! The Second Prince has passed away too...” “Disaster! The Eighth Prince has also...” In a single day, the entire imperial family of the Great Xia Dynasty is wiped out, leaving only Xia Wuyan alive. Freshly transmigrated, Xia Wuyan somehow ends up emperor. Just as he thinks he’s about to live the high life, the Strongest Tyrant System binds itself to him. Be a tyrant, and you can become an imm 254Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    Completely fictional, political intrigue + women, high intelligence.

44. 594 灯 Lantern Light Over Chang’an 灯影照长安 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今23k WordsCompleted Lamplight Over Chang'an 2Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 595 我 I’m Just a Mere Martial Artist 我只是一介武夫罢了 sakeLjHistorical161k WordsOngoing An alternate history, lighthearted comedy, and a touch of ensemble cast. At sixteen, the protagonist became invincible across the martial world with a ring-pommel saber, yet still couldn’t beat his own hunting master. The current Left Chancellor is a transmigrator who loves slacking off. He and the emperor spend all day figuring out how to climb the tech tree. Faced with the pair’s daily antics, the ministers spend all day sighing. They fear the dynasty is doomed. There’s also a Daoist who could —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New author, new book. A micro-ensemble piece set in an alternate history world. The protagonist is the world's youngest and greatest swordsman, along with a hapless time-traveling prime minister and an emperor obsessed with advancing technology. Please give it your support!

46. 596 我EN Achieving Transcendence Through Corpse Burning 我靠焚尸超凡入圣 Ye Tiannan夜天南Mystery2.7M WordsOngoing Since ancient times, people have believed the dead should be buried whole. Cremation is deeply disrespectful to the deceased, and only corpses that have undergone an uncanny transformation are burned. Those who cremate corpses are known as corpse burners. It is an extremely dangerous line of work. At midnight, one room, one corpse burner. Once the doors are shut and locked, if the corpse turns vicious, the corpse burner is as good as dead. Qin He makes his living this way at a canal wharf in the 123.2kReads9.2Score14.7kShelves

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    If you don't like these two books, just come and criticize me. I've been reading online novels for almost 15 years, and these two are quite good. I also hope everyone can recommend good novels to each other; please leave me a message. Thank you.

47. 597 科 The Imperial Exams: From a Duke’s Bastard Son to a Powerful Official 科举！从公府庶子到权臣的青云路 Zhou Shusen周树森Historical4.2M WordsOngoing [Not a BL novel! Not a male-male romance! One male lead, little to no romance, and a plot-focused story.] [Transmigration + Illegitimate Son of a Duke’s Estate + No System + Imperial Exams + Political Intrigue] He transmigrates, and the good news is that he’s now an illegitimate son of the Duke of Wei’s household, with food and clothes taken care of and no need to worry about making a living. The bad news is that he’s not only unloved, but also mocked and looked down upon. Heh. Never look down o 49kReads8.9Score4.4kShelves

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    These four historical fiction novels are quite good; each one has its own unique charm.

48. 598 度 Crossing the Song Dynasty 度宋 Shi Dashan石大山Historical132k WordsOngoing [Transmigration, the Great Song, the Southern Song, no System, not a mindless power fantasy] (A faithful, grounded portrayal of history, even a “revelation” of it. The pacing is a little slow, and there’s no wanton slaughter. It may not be to everyone’s taste, and some readers have said it’s a bit hard to follow. Gentlemen, why not come in, take a look, and offer your judgment?) From a foolish young prince of Prince Rong’s residence to a prince and then crown prince, Zhao Qi is the fifteenth em 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Du Song novel, [Time travel to the Song Dynasty, Southern Song Dynasty, not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel] Close to, restore, and even "reveal" history, the pace is slow and there is no chaotic killing, so it may not be what most people like to read. Some people have read it and said they don't understand it. Dear officials and gentlemen, why don't you come in and give us your opinions and comments?

49. 599 玄 The Mystic Star Quells a Chaotic Age 玄星镇乱世 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Eastern Fantasy44k WordsCompleted During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, heaven and earth were in upheaval. Years of unending warfare threw the spiritual veins of the Nine Provinces into disarray and shifted the stars from their courses. A catastrophe was about to descend upon the mortal world. The Star Pivot Order governed celestial divination and the protection of spiritual veins. For generations, its members had taken it upon themselves to determine Heaven's will and safeguard the people, but the demonic Netherdar 4Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 600 雾 A Map of Mountains and Rivers Veiled in Mist 雾霭江山图 Xinchuan新川Historical231k WordsOngoing The tides of the world shift: after long unity comes division, and after long division comes unity. The vast empire has fallen apart, and the feuding princes have waged war for a century without end. The emperor has been driven from his capital, and the people are beset by hardship. At the border between the southeastern kingdoms of Xia and Mo, a desperate battle between two great powers is about to unfold. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates to another world, obtains incredible divine powers, and participates in the war between the Xia and Mo kingdoms alongside his fellow villagers. With a newly established court and foreign enemies invading, the protagonist personally leads troops to fight. Remnants of the previous dynasty rebel again, but are brutally suppressed, and the country's political order is restored. A blend of history, transmigration, and war, the plot is engaging, and the author is meticulous, explaining every aspect clearly. It's truly a super good read!!

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