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

1. 351 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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   "High Martial Arts in the Ming Dynasty" leans towards fantasy, but the others are all worth watching, especially the fourth one, which is quite entertaining.

2. 352 满 My Whole Family Is Sickly, and I'm the Only One Who Practices Baduanjin 满门病秧，就我一个练八段锦 The Wild Goose That Crossed the Sea越过海的雁Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [The rating just came in and will gradually rise. The story gets more exciting as it goes on.] After waking up, veteran fitness coach Chen Meng finds himself the eldest legitimate grandson of a family with a century-old scholarly tradition. He thought he was in for a life of lavish banquets and countless servants, but everyone in the family, from the eighty-year-old matriarch to the three-year-old toddler, is pale and sickly, coughing up blood and liable to collapse in a breeze. The whole family 311Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   Transmigrated into the body of the eldest grandson of a noble family, he was looked down upon because of his strong physique. Then he would prove with his strength that one can excel in both literary and martial arts!

3. 353 布 A Commoner Conquers the Nine Provinces 布衣镇九州 Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Zhao Ce transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, becoming an impoverished scholar with a terrible reputation. He also discovers that he borrowed money to get married, then squandered it all, and ended up buying a pitiful little cripple on the way back to make up the numbers. The little cripple has mismatched eyes and is treated like a monster. Zhao Ce: What kind of miserable life is this? A disastrous start? But when he takes another look at the little cripple, so tiny and thin, blinking those big eye 26.5kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves
4. 354 大 Great Ming's First Female Marshal 大明第一女军侯 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical319k WordsCompleted She was the peerless woman warrior of the Great Ming, riding a thousand miles along the road of loyal souls. Standing six feet one inch tall, she defeated the Qing armies and crushed the bandit rebels, earning great renown for her loyalty and courage to the Wei family and the state. She was the only woman in history to be honored with a separate biography as a celebrated general of a dynasty in the official histories. She humbled Dorgon and fought bloody battles against Hong Taiji. Her beauty wa 399Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 355 十 A Thousand Beauties Across Ten Kingdoms 十国千娇 West Wind Is Strong西风紧Historical2.6M WordsCompleted In the late Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, Zhao Kuangyin is still only a mid-ranking officer. Yet a captain of the Imperial Guard already knows the story of his Chenqiao Mutiny and how he took power from his generals over a cup of wine. There’s still a chance for everyone, and besides, the captain doesn’t approve of how the Zhao family will do things in the future... 263Reads9.0Score—Shelves
6. 356 三 Three Kingdoms: Zhuge Liang Borrows Arrows with Straw Boats, So I Send Him a Hundred Thousand Rockets 三国：诸葛亮草船借箭，我送他十万火箭 Chen Miaowu陈喵呜Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the twelfth year of Jian'an, Guo Jia fell gravely ill, his life nearing its end. Before he died, Guo Jia took Cao Cao's hand and revealed a secret: "My younger brother, Guo Tai, is ten times more capable than I am. He can help my lord achieve great things!" Grieving, Cao Cao visited three times to persuade Guo Tai to enter his service. From the start, it was on the eve of the Battle of Red Cliffs. When Zhuge Liang used straw boats to borrow arrows, Guo Tai simply sent him a hundred thousand f 2.6kReads7.7Score294Shelves

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   I'm totally impressed! The main characters' team is incredibly intelligent.

7. 357 铁 Iron-Blooded Warlord: A Corps Group from the Start 铁血军阀，开局奖励一个集团军 A Little Carefree小吊里个郎当Historical442k WordsOngoing Chen Jin accidentally transmigrates to another world, the Great Yong Empire, where technology is at the level of the post-World War I era. Here, the foreign powers run rampant, the people live in misery, and tyranny is worse than a tiger. What can Chen Jin do? Naturally, start a rebellion! Can a transmigrator who doesn’t want to be emperor really be a good transmigrator? In short, are kings and nobles born to rule? 4.5kReads8.2Score146Shelves

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   🦋🦋A thrilling and intense read, full of ruthless action and pure enjoyment. The plot is incredibly satisfying; I spent all night reading about the protagonist rampaging across the battlefield, leaving his enemies completely bewildered. It was exhilarating, and the immersion was so strong that it felt like I was right there in the action.

8. 358 大 Turbulent Times in the Great Tang: Guo Ziyi 大唐风云之郭子仪 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical843k WordsCompleted Guo Ziyi’s Four-Dynasty Survival Guide In a command tent on a snowy night, 58-year-old Guo Ziyi takes on An Lushan’s 150,000 rebels with just 30,000 battered troops. He single-handedly props up the tottering Tang Dynasty, yet survives power struggles across four reigns to become a legend: a man whose achievements could overshadow his sovereign, yet never arouse his sovereign’s suspicion! Born into the Guo clan of Taiyuan and a top graduate of the military examinations, Guo Ziyi spends more than 889Reads6.5Score102Shelves
9. 359 暗 Dawn of the Dark Abyss 暗渊黎明 Xiao Lin Brews Tea小林煮茶喝Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Let me say this three times: this is not a wish-fulfillment novel! This is not a wish-fulfillment novel! This is not a wish-fulfillment novel! Stop asking why I’m publishing it on Fanqie if it isn’t a wish-fulfillment novel. I already signed the contract, and there’s no going back! The first three chapters absolutely won’t hook you. Not even the first thirty chapters will hook you, so stop asking where the satisfying parts are. They’re later! (And don’t ask me whose “later” I mean!) 98Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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   A blend of history, alternate universe, time travel, industry, and farming, this story doesn't follow the traditional trope of time travelers participating in wars to unify the world. Instead, it focuses on how people trapped in history escape their predicaments and achieve liberation. The characters are vividly portrayed, the plot twists are unexpected yet logical, and the story is engaging and well-developed. The author is meticulous, explaining every aspect clearly. It's truly a fantastic read!

10. 360 大 Springtime in the Great Ming 大明春色 West Wind Is Strong西风紧Historical3.1M WordsCompleted In the turbulent early years of the Ming Dynasty, a king destined to lose his reputation and be burned alive must embark on a path of defying Heaven. How will old grudges, love and hatred, merits and failures all play out this time? 92Reads8.6Score—Shelves
11. 361 重 Reborn in 1993: Dark Sea 重生1993，暗海 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Urban1.9M WordsCompleted The physical edition of Wrathful Sea, Calm the Abyss is now available. Presales officially begin at 19:00 on October 11. [Reborn] [Mystery] [Undercover Agent] [Revenge] [Anti-Drug Operations] [Counterespionage] The golden finger is extremely weak, and he relies on his own abilities. This is a battle of wits between highly intelligent opponents, so you need to keep your brain switched on. There is no showing off and face-slapping! Ideal for veteran readers. If you understand it, you'll find it ve 258.2kReads9.6Score30.8kShelves

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    🌸🌸This is the only book I've ever read that deserves a perfect score💯. It's the only one with such a tightly woven plot that you absolutely mustn't skip chapters, or you'll lose track of many clues.

12. 362 大 Great Ming: Reopening Ten Thousand Times, Absorbing Power from the Start 大明：重开一万次，开局吸功大法 Rain Tears of Xin雨泪之鑫Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Zhu Youji transmigrates into a novel’s world and becomes the Ming dynasty’s fourth prince. His mother is Noble Consort Wan, who controls the Western Depot and colludes with the powerful minister Yan Song and Cao Zhengchun of the Eastern Depot, holding the court in the palm of her hand. However, Zhu Youji is not her real son. He is the result of a baby swap, a tool Noble Consort Wan used to secure her position. Caught between internal and external threats, Zhu Youji obtains the [Life Restart Simu 2.4kReads8.5Score213Shelves
13. 363 明 At the End of the Ming Dynasty, Singing Through Turbulent Times 明末，乱世高歌行 Pink Cape粉嫩的海角Historical1.7M WordsCompleted In the summer of the eleventh year of Chongzhen, the two capitals and Shandong suffered a severe drought and locusts. Famine ravaged the land, and people ate one another. Yu Mu opened his eyes and found himself in an era when people casually roasted human flesh over a fire. Ahead, corrupt officials cracked their whips like wolves. Behind him, Qing soldiers and rebel bandits stood ready with blades and axes. As a refugee, what was he supposed to do? Should he grovel and die like a blade of grass, 12.7kReads8.5Score1kShelves

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    Good historical articles about the late Ming Dynasty

14. 364 大 The Black Gauze Hat of Great Ming 大明乌纱 West Wind Is Strong西风紧Historical577k WordsCompleted Around the time of the Tianqi reign of the Ming dynasty, the Jurchens of Jianzhou rise rapidly, while the nation’s military strength wanes. Land annexation, natural disasters, and constant unrest plague the country. After the succession dispute, factional strife grows fiercer, and the dynasty teeters on the brink. The emperor is absorbed in carpentry, using eunuchs to murder his ministers. Who can unravel the truth behind these schemes and deceptions? A hapless transmigrator is killed by the loc 3Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 365 穿 I Can't Hide the Fact That I've Transmigrated into a Good-for-Nothing Prince 穿成废柴皇子的我藏不住了 Fragrant with Meow喵气扑鼻Historical415k WordsCompleted Being transmigrated into the body of a good-for-nothing prince doesn't mean you have to be a good-for-nothing. Surrounded by wolves from the start, with the kingdom's borders on the brink of collapse. The good-for-nothing prince Xiao Chen turns the tide and defends the capital. He protects the newly founded Shun Kingdom, which has existed for barely a month. Just as he is preparing to make his mark in this alternate world, he discovers some familiar names... It turns out this is a parallel versi 1Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    A blend of time travel, history, alternate universe, strategy, power struggles, beautiful women, and human nature. To gain fame, he joins forces in Ye City, ultimately storming the capital of Liang. To expand his power, he raises an army and invades Zhuang State, attracting countless heroes. The story is grand in scope and broad in vision, filled with intrigue and mutual respect. He wins the heart of a beauty and strives for supremacy. The characters are well-developed and diverse, making it a safe read. The plot is engaging, with each character's actions and inner thoughts perfectly complementing the scenes. A balanced mix of explicit and explicit content. I've read this novel countless times; it has a rich setting, delicate writing, and a gradual, progressive pace. Absolutely fantastic!

16. 366 富 You’re Rich Enough to Rival a Nation, Yet You Call My Sister a Brother-Enabler? 富可敌国，你叫我姐扶弟魔？ I Love Guava我爱番石榴Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Historical farming] + [scumbag reborn] + [one heroine] + [family life] + [business and prosperity] + [imperial examinations] Yuansheng, the most successful entrepreneur of the 21st century and a top-tier eligible bachelor, had no wife, children, or girlfriend. Before he died, he donated all his wealth to charity. The whole world was stunned! No one could understand what he had been living for. It was because he carried memories of his past life and knew he didn't deserve to enjoy anything! In h 617Reads9.0Score102Shelves

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    💥The first book is super good, absolutely amazing!

17. 367 明 Ming Dynasty: My Giant Warships and Cannons 明朝：我的巨舰大炮 Mountain Wind, Wooden Fish山风木鱼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted This novel follows the protagonist as he transmigrates to the late Ming dynasty aboard an ironclad coast guard ship equipped with modern weapons. Armed with advanced weapons and knowledge, he vies for control of the empire, ushers in a new dynasty, resists foreign invaders, wipes out the Japanese pirates, dominates the seas, and wages war across the globe. Strategy + ironclad warships + cannons + no System. 10.1kReads9.0Score998Shelves

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    ① This lighthearted genre will make you laugh out loud. The protagonist is a prince who transmigrates to another world. He is banished at the age of 7. Later, he awakens his past life experience and becomes a child with super high intelligence. He uses his cheat-like abilities to develop and build his own territory and become a king.

18. 368 遇 Meeting Wang Xuance in the Tang Dynasty 遇见唐朝王玄策 Summer Scenery夏之景Historical207k WordsCompleted Veteran Xia Yichen unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Wang Xuance, a dimwitted young master in the Tang Dynasty. From the start, he’s hit with a broken engagement. But now that Wang Xuance possesses modern knowledge, his spectacular rise begins. First, he helps his father restore the family business, bringing it roaring back to life! Second, he gets ahead of everyone during the Mid-Autumn Festival by inventing mooncakes and Kongming lanterns, stealing the spotlight! Third, he studies li 187Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    The story begins with the protagonist transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty. It's a very interesting transmigration novel, a historical thriller with strong logic and political intrigue, relying on intellect rather than a system.

19. 369 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 228Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    I'm looking for a new book that just started publishing. Don't be fooled by the title; it's not a lighthearted read. The author's writing style has a touch of Dream of the Red Chamber, with original poetry deeply integrated into the plot—it's not just for show. The plot is slow-paced but intricately woven, with meticulous attention to political intrigue and well-developed ensemble characters. The main storyline revolves around female awakening and self-redemption. While it uses a time-travel setting, its core is a solid foundation in traditional Chinese romance—both depressing and healing. It requires some critical thinking; some scenes are worth savoring. I'm not easily moved to tears, but this book had a powerful aftertaste, leaving me feeling empty after finishing it. Readers who enjoy contemplation and can tolerate a slow pace will truly regret missing this one.

20. 370 靖 Chaos in the Jingkang Era: I Raise an Army to Restore Han and Unite the Realm 靖康乱世：我起兵复汉定天下 Rain over the Winding Lane繁陌临雨Historical236k WordsOngoing “The Shame of Jingkang! The Jin dogs slaughtered cities, piling bones into mountains, while the Song court fled south to cower in safety! Liu Yue, a modern history buff, transmigrates into the body of a timid young lord in Longyou. Wielding his ancestral Zhao King Spear to rout the enemy and the Chixiao Sword to claim his destiny, he opens the granaries, rallies the righteous, and leads local militias against the Jin army! He swings his spear across Mount Long to slaughter Jin soldiers, and uses —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical fiction, military conquest, no system. Immersive experience of ancient battlefield strategy, the Northern Expedition to destroy the Jin Dynasty, and the reconquest of lost territories.

21. 371 痴 A Devoted Emperor Chases Love from Ancient Times to the Modern Day 痴情帝王，从古代追爱到现代 Yu Xixi羽希熙Ancient Romance210k WordsCompleted "The ancient-era portion of this book is not a clean romance and takes a realistic approach, with an emphasis on plausibility. Readers who insist on both leads being untouched should read with caution. Once they reach the modern era, both leads are untouched. The story is a slow burn, but the later chapters are exciting, so be sure to read to the end." The heroine, Lin Wan, is a woman of unparalleled beauty and a celebrated history professor at a modern university. Not only is she exceptionally 2Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    This novel, "The Devoted Emperor's Pursuit of Love from Ancient Times to Modern Times," is super good! The male and female leads both transmigrate, and the emperor dotes solely on the female lead, haha! 👍👍

22. 372 南 Farming Amid the Chaos of the Northern and Southern Dynasties 南北乱世我种田 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Transmigration, power struggles, war, farming The chaotic Northern and Southern Dynasties era is impossible to survive in! Then let's fight! A mysterious, stunningly beautiful shaman? I'll make her my wife. The Baiyue tribes in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains? They're one of us, so don't panic! A refugee-army general with a mysterious background? A good brother, let's make our way together! The lofty aristocratic clans? I can't kill you all… The Two Jin dynasties and the Northern and Southern D 2kReads8.9Score209Shelves
23. 373 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 509Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Set in an alternate Eastern history, the story is filled with political intrigue, palace intrigue, large-scale wars, and the grand scheme of things. It's an epic historical narrative. The cast is vast, yet each character is distinct, with virtually no stereotypical figures. The portrayal of human nature and the human condition is incredibly nuanced. This is an epic of a chaotic world that transcends the binary of good versus evil: Qi Ming, a street urchin, ascends to the throne of the Flame Phoenix King, displaying both benevolence and inner conflict; Xiao Lin, the ruthless emperor, murders his father to seize power, revealing both cold-bloodedness and clear-headedness. The intricate power struggles and epic, brutal wars are depicted throughout, yet the "will of the people" remains at the absolute core of the narrative—political maneuvering may bring temporary victory, but only the will of the people can determine the fate of the world. The ultimate destiny of all heroes and villains is determined by the choices of countless ordinary people.

24. 374 大 The Rise and Fall of the Tang Dynasty: Three Hundred Years (7-Book Set) 大唐兴亡三百年（全七册） Wang Jueren王觉仁Historical1.5M WordsCompleted More entertaining than The Book of Tang, more accessible than Zizhi Tongjian, and more reliable than Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: an addictive, complete history of the Tang dynasty's 300 years. If you want to learn about Tang history, this is all you need! Recommended by the popular book program Luo Ji Thinking! The Tang dynasty was a great era that people have long admired, but its nearly 300 years of tangled history can be daunting. The official histories, The Book of Tang and Zizhi 5.1kReads9.6Score1kShelves
25. 375 摆 The Slacker Princess: Fight for the Throne? Don’t Be Ridiculous! I Can’t Even Get Out of Bed! 摆烂公主：夺嫡？别闹！我起不来 Easygoing Bro不易老哥Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Good news] She transmigrated into the sixth princess in an empire ruled by an empress. [Bad news] From the start, she drugged the chancellor's legitimate son, and now he's writhing on the bed, hey! [The Princess's Inner Thoughts] Fight for the throne? Don't even start! No way, not in this lifetime. Get up at three in the morning, attend court at five, and work all year without a break? Sorry, I can't get out of bed. 14kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
26. 376 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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    I have to read these books, they're really good!

27. 377 大 The First Duke of the Great Ming 大明第一公 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical2.3M WordsCompleted I am Li Jinglong. This is my story, and the story of the Great Ming. 130kReads9.2Score14.1kShelves
28. 378 归 The Soul of Tang Returns to the Righteous Cause 归义唐魂 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.0M WordsCompleted To the west, he allied with his uncle’s Yutian Kingdom; to the east, he reclaimed eleven prefectures of Helong. He drove the Uyghurs north and secured the Tianshan Mountains; looking south toward Chang’an, he reclaimed the old frontiers. Gunpowder shattered the Tibetan ranks; iron cavalry trampled the Khitan camps. The Three Stars Banner swept across Youzhou and Yunzhou, and the Han realm’s sky was opened anew beneath the sun and moon. 1.6kReads—Score144Shelves

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    Everyone knows of Anxi's unwavering loyalty, but does anyone still remember my Guiyi Army?

29. 379 大 My Lord, It's Cold. Put on a Yellow Robe! 大人，天冷了加件黄袍吧！ Celadon Waiting for Rain青瓷等烟雨Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Zhou Yi transmigrated to an ancient dynasty. As a transmigrator, he didn’t do anything particularly momentous. He simply made sure the laborers conscripted to repair the city walls got steaming bowls of rice porridge with pickled mustard greens every day, and that the border troops could enjoy braised beef noodles and pickled cabbage noodles. He also expanded the territory by a thousand li and captured the invading Xiongnu Chanyu along the way. Zhou Yi never imagined that his subordinates would 35kReads8.7Score3.1kShelves

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    🔥🔥Highly recommended! Adults, it's getting cold, add a yellow robe!

30. 380 三 Three Kingdoms: I Snatch Guan Yu from the Start and Carve Out My Own Domain 三国：开局截胡关羽，割据一方 Cloud of Stars星星之云Historical3.3M WordsOngoing (Struggle for supremacy. Unification. Feel-good. Harem. Overwhelming dominance) He transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era as a down-and-out member of the Han imperial clan. From the start, he gets to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei first and swears brotherhood with them. To survive in these turbulent times, he enlists in the army. He endures countless hardships, overcomes every obstacle, puts down the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and is ennobled and appointed as a general. He carves out a domain of his own, 60.6kReads8.6Score4.8kShelves
31. 381 太 The Founding Emperor Returns: In the Year of the Jia Shen, Our Old Man Fought to Conquer the Realm 太祖归来：甲申年咱老子从打天下 The Fat Guy Who Loves Ramen and Burgers爱吃拉面汉堡的胖子Historical307k WordsOngoing He was Zhu Yuming, who made a living copying books, and also Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor. Two souls crowded into one body. In the year 1644, Zhu Yuanzhang was reborn. On that rainy night when the Ming Dynasty was about to fall, he once again had nothing but a begging bowl from the start. He would take back, inch by inch, the empire his descendants had lost, and personally correct every mistake he had made. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recently discovered a really good time-travel novel. It updates four chapters a day consistently.

32. 382 天 The Son of Heaven's Sword 天子之剑 Cloud Forehead云抹额Historical238k WordsOngoing An emperor’s world is a lonely one. At the summit of power, all that remains besides himself is the sword in his hand. Only the sword can bring an end to war! This is an alternate-history novel about how a spirited young man grows step by step through the court, the battlefield, and the martial world to become a great ruler of Da Yu. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Well, aside from a few NPCs who don't even survive two chapters, most of the characters I write are pretty smart. It's only fun writing when both the protagonists and antagonists are intelligent!

33. 383 骑 Mount & Blade: Kingdom of Heaven 骑砍：天国王朝 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical466k WordsOngoing When he opens his eyes, he has become a two-year-old boy: Elias of Anjou, the youngest son of Fulk V, Count of Anjou. In this era, French castles are built of stone, winters are cold enough to leave your fingers stiff, and noble lords fight in the mud wearing chain mail. His elder brother Geoffrey, the historical Duke of Normandy and father of the founder of the Plantagenet dynasty, is the heir to Anjou. The good news is that he has a golden finger: the Mount & Blade: Bannerlord System. Troops, 1.8kReads—Score226Shelves
34. 384 大 Great Song: I Will Never Sell My Realm 大宋：朕的江山不卖 The Northernmost Man Beyond the Arctic北极以北男人之男Historical111k WordsOngoing Court intrigue and ordinary street folk, bloody warfare and tender romance. A lighthearted, humorous style brings history to life in all its weight. A fresh perspective reveals the extraordinary story of an ordinary person. No godlike protagonist, no high-tech gadgets, no cardboard-cutout cast, and no mindless power fantasy. The author comes to you with heartfelt sincerity and a distinctive style! Sample: After seeing her husband off, Su hurried out as soon as she had a moment to spare. She spot 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is my own work, a historical novel with a unique style. It blends court intrigue with the lives of ordinary people, brutal warfare with a refreshing romance. The light and humorous tone brings a weighty historical narrative to life. It offers a different perspective, showcasing the legend of an ordinary person. There are no overpowered protagonists, no supernatural technology, no stereotypical ensemble casts, and no slapstick humor. The author brings you this work with sincerity and a distinctive writing style! Example: After attending to her husband, Madam Su quickly slipped out of the house. She saw several neighbors whispering in front of her courtyard. Madam Su paused, forced a bitter expression, patted her chest, and sighed loudly, "Oh dear, what should I do?" "Don't panic, Madam Liu, what happened to Registrar Liu?" The neighbors asked with great concern. Madam Su breathed a long sigh of relief. "The Emperor has sent two imperial guards to protect my second son. You know, my courtyard is small, how will we be able to live here?" Madam Su looked troubled. Example: The light cavalry quickly dispersed and retreated to the flanks, while the heavy cavalry revealed their ferocity like wild beasts. Dozens of riders formed more than ten columns, facing the Song soldiers directly. The armored horses galloped faster and faster, their thunderous roar like lightning, and they were about to crash into the Song army's ranks. Tuola led the light cavalry around to the flank and rear of the heavy cavalry, waiting for the heavy cavalry to tear open an opening and deliver a fatal blow to the Southerners. "Open!" Commander Zhang Shun roared fiercely. The heavily armored soldiers in front, holding their breastplates, parted to the sides, and hundreds of chevaux-de-frise and palisades were pushed from inside the formation to the front in a matter of breaths. The heavy knights desperately reined in their horses, but the armored horses, already charging, could not stop their momentum and continued to charge forward. The first few warhorses crashed into the chevaux-de-frise, fell to the ground with mournful cries, and their riders were thrown violently out...

35. 385 科 Top Scholar Three Times Over, I Fool the Court with a Deer and Call It a Horse 科举连中三元，我在朝堂指鹿为马 Dust and Mud尘泥Historical417k WordsCompleted Zhou Ruo, courtesy name Wenjing, arrives in a completely unfamiliar historical dynasty. On the battlefield, armies clash; at court, everyone schemes against everyone else. In an age of chaos and war, all he wants is to survive. Born in a small village in the far north, he starts with the imperial examinations and climbs step by step to the very top! Until one day, standing in court, he points at a reindeer and asks the assembled ministers, “My lords, is this beast a deer or a horse?” Countless m 249Reads7.4Score—Shelves
36. 386 我 My Father Is a Wu Spy, and I’m a Chancellor of Qian 我爹是吴国卧底，我乾国宰相 One Who Leaves No Name人不留名Historical439k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, no System, espionage, ensemble cast, court politics, schemes and power struggles, war, unifying the realm] The court of the Qian Kingdom is a treacherous place, and the newly crowned top scholar Chen Feiyang faces danger at every turn. He carries the bloodline and mission of a Wu Kingdom spy, yet is forced to seek fame and office in Qian. The emperor of Qian closes in from the front, while his handler, Zhang Li, shadows him from behind. From a suspicious case at an inn to sp 6Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Please, I'm short of money, I'm unemployed and staying at home.

37. 387 半 Peninsula: My Girl Group Exorcism Diary 半岛：我的女团驱魔日记 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Urban412k WordsCompleted In a modern world where spiritual energy has run dry, Chen Ming, who has cultivated to the peak, goes on a trip to the peninsula, only to stumble into a story about a peninsula teeming with ghosts and monsters! Obsessions and starlight intertwine as he gently protects those around him! (This is a story about helping girl idols drive out evil spirits while falling in love with them! Multiple heroines! A harem novel!) 1.1kReads—Score131Shelves
38. 388 布 The Commoner Emperor's Mentor 布衣帝师 Walking Far行之远Historical351k WordsOngoing Brother Mu, want a wife? Just say the word, and a wife will be delivered right to your door! Transmigrate to a poor village in the Great Xia Dynasty, where the government comes to your door with a beautiful wife? Too poor to survive? What can you do when I have ancient sugar-making methods, red bricks, and fragrant soap? Barbarian invaders? Zhuge repeating crossbows, grenades, and cannons will blast the northern barbarians into a panic! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Without a system, his soul transmigrates to an impoverished mountain village in ancient times. At the start, the government provides him with a beautiful and virtuous wife. Using his modern knowledge, he forges iron, makes sugar and soap, and then makes glass to be auctioned as diamonds. At the Spring Pavilion Poetry Festival, he wins the championship with five thousand years of ancient Chinese poetry and shines brightly!

39. 389 长 Great Wall Watch: Leading a Global Counterattack in Another World 长城守望：带领全球反攻异界 Not Two, Deep Sea不二深海Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [The counterattack has begun + perfect ending with no loose ends + Fourth Calamity + fight back against player invasions + lighthearted power fantasy + no heroine + no suffering for the protagonist + invincible + national destiny] The Fourth Calamity descends, and the era of the Phantom Realms begins for everyone. Players from other worlds invade, and the national destiny Phantom Realms of one great power after another are defeated. Panic spreads across the globe. Everything changes the day Fang 52.8kReads9.3Score7.5kShelves

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    💥💥💥Perfect match! Wow, check this out! A super exciting historical novel set in the late Ming and Southern Ming periods, the protagonist transmigrates to the late Southern Ming era, starting from a hellish beginning! Various maneuvers, alliances with this party and that party, decisive and ruthless, it's incredibly thrilling and a top-notch historical novel!

40. 390 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am the True Imperial Uncle, Reviving the Han Dynasty for Three Generations 三国：我，真皇叔，三兴大汉 No Mortal Delicacies不吃烟火Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Warring for supremacy] [The real imperial uncle] [System] Do all dynasties perish because they grow weak, while the Han alone falls because it is strong? After four hundred years, beacons of war burn across the land. Everything lies in ruin, and the people wail in misery. Thirteen provinces are strewn with bones, so numerous that even the fertile fields beside the roads cannot contain them. Some maneuver through the world of politics, while others roam as heroes wi 42.4kReads9.3Score3kShelves
41. 391 抢 He Stole the Princess Consort and Teased the Empress, and You Call Him a Coward? 抢了王妃戏皇后，你说他胆子小？ Just Making Stuff Up As I Go乱瞎特么写Historical1.1M WordsCompleted When Lin Xi woke up, he found two pieces of news waiting for him. One good, one bad. The good news was that he had become the heir to the Prince of Beiliang's household. His father commanded an army of three hundred thousand and was arguably the greatest dad in the world. The bad news was that the moment he stepped outside, he discovered that the old schemer had sent him to the imperial capital to serve as a hostage. Lin Xi: “Wait a minute! Three hundred thousand troops? How dare you call me a h 3.7kReads8.4Score252Shelves

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    The story is set in an alternate history, and the protagonist is extremely arrogant. What? My father commands 300,000 troops? How dare you! What makes you think you can call someone a hostage?

42. 392 朕 I, the Emperor 朕 Gu Yang孤央Historical1.6M WordsCompleted A young man transmigrates to the Great Ning dynasty and ascends the throne from the very start. I really don’t want to be emperor. I’d planned to be a foolish ruler, but the court is rife with undercurrents and powerful ministers are breathing down my neck. Beyond the borders, foreign tribes gather and watch like tigers, leaving Great Ning on the brink of disaster. I’ll purge the treacherous officials and crush the invaders! Who says a tyrant can’t govern a country? 225Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    I just discovered a great book! Absolutely amazing! The author's writing is superb, incredibly satisfying, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something to read. It's definitely intellectually stimulating.

43. 393 大 Great Ming: I Told You to Hang Yourself, Not Become a Tyrant 大明：让你上吊，没让你当暴君 Red Leaves Cover the Mountains漫山红遍Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + scheming protagonist + satisfying read + no System + one heroine] Transmigrated into the body of the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, with less than half a year until the Jiashen Incident. Huang Taiji is about to take a detour through Mongolia, breach the Great Wall, and threaten the capital! What? You say the treasury is empty and we can't fight back? Don't panic. Let me kill a few ministers first and scrape together some money! What? You say Li Zicheng has rebelled 649Reads7.0Score100Shelves

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    This book is really well-written. Every character in the story is vividly portrayed, the writing style is humorous and interesting, and the action scenes are thrilling. Overall, it's a really good book.

44. 394 文 The Tale of Empress Wenmu 文穆女帝传 Yeah Yeah Yeah Writes耶耶耶写写Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted The Story of Empress Wenmu —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short stories about political intrigue

45. 395 盛 The Prosperous Era's Medical Detective 盛世谋医神探 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子Ancient Romance423k WordsOngoing Tang Wei, a top modern forensic pathologist, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of an ancient criminal's daughter who shares her name. The original Tang Wei's family was confiscated after her father became embroiled in an imperial examination cheating scandal. She was reduced to a government servant and took her own life in despair. When Tang Wei wakes up, she is immediately trapped in a desperate situation: her status as a government servant leaves her as lowly as dust, and the shadow of 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book, which tells the legendary life story of a female detective. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it!

46. 396 五 The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: I’m the Top Strategist Under King Qian 五代十国：我是钱王麾下第一谋士 Teacher Tang Is Not Teacher Tang躺老师不是唐老师Historical459k WordsOngoing [Hard-hitting + meticulous research + no golden finger] Lin Yuan, a history teacher, opens his eyes to find that he has transmigrated into a lowly clerk in the Kingdom of Wuyue, with no one to rely on. Qian Hongchu has just been forced onto the throne by powerful ministers, while the Central Plains dynasty to the north is sharpening its blades. Other transmigrators bring a System and a warehouse. Lin Yuan has only a head full of history lesson plans and the workplace-honed ability to read people 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommend my new work

47. 397 重 Reborn: I Used Farming to Turn the Kingdom Upside Down 重生归来：我靠种田颠覆了这江山 Jin Shuo Ying Shi Nuan锦铄莺时暖Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted (A ruthless, vengeful heroine × a restrained, devoted regent, political intrigue × household battles × medicine × farming, with nonstop cathartic comeuppance!) Chu Mingzhao was tortured to death in the Cold Palace! Reborn, she is determined to make everyone who betrayed, bullied, or humiliated her in her previous life pay a terrible price! With an against-heaven System at her left hand: ten thousand mu of fertile fields, granaries full enough to feed a nation, and miraculous medical skills that 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A super-powerful female protagonist novel with political intrigue; highly recommended. It combines farming, a system, and medical skills. The female lead is incredibly intelligent and has a high IQ; the entire story is high-energy, full of plot twists, and requires a lot of brainpower.

48. 398 回 Back to the Eastern Jin to Battle the Five Barbarians 回到东晋斗五胡 Lord Chen of a Thousand Households千户陈公Historical589k WordsCompleted In 290 AD, Emperor Wu of Jin dies, a simple-minded boy takes the throne, Empress Jia seizes power, the Rebellion of the Eight Princes erupts, and northern tribes seize the chance to invade south, bringing devastation to the people… Chen Lie, a second-year student at a science and engineering university, reads this and is filled with righteous indignation at the history. At the same time, he is utterly captivated by the bearing of the Wei-Jin literati. One day, he dreams himself back into that er 133Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Historical novels that become addictive as you read

49. 399 大 The End of Dayan: Winds Rise in Hanzhou 大衍末路：邯州风起 Ai Yuan艾原Historical789k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate to the Late Ming] [Imperial Son-in-Law] [Not Mindless] [Not a Power Fantasy] [No System] [New Book] In the first year of the Chongzhen reign, at the end of the Ming dynasty, there are no golden fingers, no System, and the story unfolds at a measured pace. Zhao Yanzhi, a modern office worker, transmigrates by accident and becomes the illegitimate son of a landowning family in Handan during the early years of the Chongzhen reign. The realm is on the verge of chaos, bandits roam every 1.1kReads—Score113Shelves
50. 400 大 The Vast World: The Sword Roars Across Kunlun 大千世界之剑啸昆仑 Xifeng Jiao Zong溪风骄纵Historical251k WordsOngoing From gifted young prodigy to ruler of Kunlun, Zhang Xiaotian watches as one friend, family member, and disciple after another ascends. He isn’t in any hurry. He has always been searching for the secret of how to return home. At last, amid the aura of the heavenly tribulation, he discovers a glimmer of hope... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It seems to be a pretty good alternate history novel. The protagonist is a modern high-achieving student and can be considered a highly intelligent person. The plot structure is also quite good, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how the protagonist develops in this other world.

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