Desperately Short on Historical Fiction, Please Recommend Some to Save Me From This Reading Drought 急缺历史文，求历史文，一书荒救救了。

1. 801 大 A Ming Dynasty Scholar? How Could I Defy Confucianism? 大明读书人，怎么会逆儒？ A Thousand-Year Clan世家千年Historical425k WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di, Yongle + scholarship, commerce, power struggles, and colonization] Only after growing up did Wang Shoujing realize that a child from a poor family, even one raised well, had no future. He transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and decides to forge a path of his own. The court favors agriculture and suppresses commerce? Wang Shoujing amasses mountains of gold and silver, helping Emperor Yongle take the throne. The court bans maritime trade, forbidding even a single plank from go 128Reads7.0Score—Shelves
2. 802 皇 The Emperors Swap Bodies? I Send Zhu Di to Tumu Fortress from the Start 皇帝互穿？开局送朱棣去土木堡 Young Writers Don't Dream of Essays青春作家不会梦见作文Historical367k WordsCompleted Other titles include “Saving Shu Han's Unfulfilled Legacy: It Begins with A Dou's Transmigration,” “Emperors Swap Places from the Start? Zhu Di, Why Are You Following the Tumu Crisis Script?” and “Liu Shan: Would You Be Willing to Submit a Memorial on the Northern Expedition?” Another possible title is “I Use the System to Resolve History's Unfulfilled Legacies!” Li Hao unexpectedly obtains a System that lets famous historical figures transmigrate between dynasties. Even ministers and generals c 201Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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   The emperors swapping clothes—it's a good idea! You should check it out; the theme is quite interesting!

3. 803 穿 Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms: I Am Liu Qi 穿越三国：吾乃刘琦 Jiu Shu Ci久舒辞Historical164k WordsCompleted [No System] [Political Intrigue and Scheming] [Building an Elite Cavalry and Infantry] [Cold Weapon Duels] [A Rich Sense of Three Kingdoms History] [Massive Infantry and Cavalry Battles] [Marrying Beauties, but Not as a Womanizer] [Dedicated Civil Officials and Loyal Generals] [A Kinsman of the Han Imperial House, Rebuilding the Han Dynasty Three Times] A modern special forces soldier and PhD in Three Kingdoms history transmigrates as Liu Qi, eldest son of Liu Biao, governor of Jingzhou. Inside, 268Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Liu Qi, a modern special forces soldier and a PhD in the history of the Three Kingdoms period, transmigrates into the body of Liu Qi, the eldest son of Liu Biao, the governor of Jingzhou. His father, Liu Biao, is suspicious and distrustful, and Cai Mao persecutes and suppresses him; a single misstep could cost him his life in Xiangyang. How will he escape Xiangyang, build his own elite army, retake Xiangyang, seize the governorship of Jingzhou, and ultimately contend for supremacy in the chaotic Three Kingdoms era?

4. 804 他 His Name Is Zhu Youtang 他叫朱佑樘 Jiang Mouqing姜某青Ancient Romance318k WordsOngoing There are so many emperors in the Ming Dynasty. Everyone writes about Hongwu, Yongle, Jiajing, and Chongzhen, but I insist on writing about Zhu Youcheng. A nearly perfect emperor, with one point deducted for dying young. Zhu Youcheng: Being crown prince is so hard. My mother died early, I didn't meet my father until I was six, and my position as heir is hanging by a thread. Noble Consort Wan: I am a good person. I've never hurt anyone. I'm not some wicked viper! Zhu Jianshen: I am a good emperor 132Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Very good, very good!

5. 805 我 I Said the Great Ming Was Doomed, and Old Zhu Praised Me as the Greatest Chancellor in History 我说大明要完，老朱夸我千古一相 Mo He'er墨荷儿Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Li Xuan had transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty twenty years ago. Without a System or a golden finger, he had endured every hardship of feudal society. Fortunately, he had studied Chinese language and literature at university in his previous life, and through sheer hard work, he had managed to become an official in the Ming Dynasty. Being an official for Old Zhu meant working like a beast of burden, but it was still easier than farming and leaving your livelihood to the whims of the weather. Li Xu 11.8kReads7.8Score967Shelves
6. 806 公 The Princess Doesn't Know I'm a Transmigrator Too 公主不知道我也是穿越者 Starfall Lake星落湖Historical284k WordsOngoing My name is Zhou Jinghui. I’d barely arrived in Luoyang when a princess abducted me. Li Shimin, Zhu Di, Xiang Yu, what the hell are you three doing? You’re hanging out in my consciousness, and when someone knocks me out from behind, you just watch? Huh? I think I locked you all in the dark room last night when I was doing that thing... Never mind. So. Guys, what should I do? I’m tied to a chair and can’t move! Wait, what do you mean, “If only we had ibuprofen”? My name is Liu Zhaoming. I’m 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Exploration][Screen-licking] The premise of two protagonists traveling through the Three Kingdoms period, with the last princess finding the founding emperor, is already quite unique. [Shocking] Furthermore, historical figures like Li Shimin and Zhu Di act as "spirits" behind the characters. [A masterpiece][Added to bookshelf][Already added to wishlist] A 240,000-word seedling, but with an explosive imagination; every chapter has a surprising twist.

7. 807 归 Return to the Tang Dynasty 归唐 A Brocade-Clad Night Wanderer锦衣夜行Historical1.4M WordsOngoing When a butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, it can stir up a mighty gale in distant Texas. Everything and everyone here is utterly unfamiliar, yet somehow strangely familiar. Ancient and modern, contradiction and enlightenment: whether they are good or bad is anyone's guess. A speck of dust in a beam of light, or rather, a man, has fallen into the machinery of this vast nation. Though he does not belong to this age, what changes will he bring? This is an industrious age, a vast age, a turbulent 326Reads7.1Score—Shelves
8. 808 新 New Song (15-Book Edition) 新宋（全15册） A Yue阿越Historical3.4M WordsCompleted No discussion of alternate-history fiction is complete without mentioning The New Song! Fifteen years in the making, the 3.6-million-word novel The New Song has officially reached its finale! Highly recommended by Ma Boyong, Luo Zhenyu, and Han Song! An encyclopedia of the Song dynasty! Its customs, etiquette, clothing, architecture, and institutions have all been meticulously researched. The author worked tirelessly to earn a PhD in history from Sichuan University while writing The New Song. Ma —Reads8.5Score—Shelves
9. 809 魂 Reborn into Liu, Guan, and Zhang, I Leave the Warlords Stunned 魂穿刘关张，诸侯们被整麻了 Blue Triangle蓝色三角形Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Absurd Three Kingdoms, the wildest unofficial history, pure comedy, and unhinged nonsense] In this world, famous generals all have special martial skills. Guan Yu’s Green Dragon Slash can cleave through city walls. Zhang Fei’s battle roar can make his enemies tremble with fear. Zhao Yun has infinite stamina, charging into enemy ranks and taking heads amid a thousand troops. The late Eastern Han dynasty is in chaos. The shameless Liu Bei, cautious Guan Yu, and righteous Zhang Fei join the eighte 122.2kReads8.2Score12.5kShelves
10. 810 开 From the Start, the Sky Screen Revealed Me as the Lord Who Revived the Dynasty 开局天幕曝光我是中兴之主 There Is No Wood in the Woods林子里没有木头Historical446k WordsCompleted [Alternate setting + sky screen + wish fulfillment + all kinds of OOC + absurd luck] P.S. This is mainly a sky screen story, so if that’s not your thing, don’t read it. After transmigrating ten years ago, I had already planned to spend the next six years living in peace before heading to my fiefdom to enjoy life as a carefree prince. Then a sky screen suddenly appeared and upended everything. [The man standing before you is an unprecedented contender for the title of greatest ancient transmigrat 19.6kReads8.0Score856Shelves
11. 811 回 Back to the Tang Dynasty 回唐 A Brocade-Clad Night Wanderer锦衣夜行Historical2.6M WordsCompleted In the dead of night, a butterfly’s wings fluttered in the wind atop a swaying branch. The clatter of a black horse’s hooves passed through Guanghuamen and the Western Market before entering Huaide Ward, heralding something different, something that had never belonged here. Who knew whether the wheels of history would turn because of the arrival of Fang Yan, this extraordinary man? Lying awake at night, I listen to the wind and rain. An iron horse crossing an icy river rides into my dreams. 2.1kReads8.3Score147Shelves
12. 812 我 My Years of Struggle in Soviet Russia 我在苏俄奋斗那些年 Naive Pig懵懂的猪Historical3.3M WordsOngoing A transmigrated soul wanders through the Soviet Union of the 1940s. Beneath a uniform of the NKVD, how many stories lie hidden... 11.2kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
13. 813 南 The Southern Song Dynasty’s Top Undercover Agent 南宋第一卧底 Long Yuan龙渊Historical7.4M WordsCompleted In the sixteenth year of the Jiading era of the Southern Song, Shen Mo, a modern-day undercover agent, began manipulating the fate of the empire in the palm of his hand. Countless ingenious schemes, ruthless plots, and brutal tactics poured from him. His modern forensic techniques cracked one bizarre Southern Song case after another, while his espionage skills crushed the secret agents of the Liao and Jin. When the Mongol Yuan cavalry, invincible across the land, came thundering toward them, the 6.1kReads9.1Score846Shelves

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    Directly recommending book lists, isn't that genuine?

14. 814 清 A Junior Banner Soldier in the Late Qing 清末小旗兵 Hai Ling海凌Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Transmigrating to the late Qing was bad enough. To make matters worse, I became a soldier in the Eight Banners! Fu Ning thought he'd reached the end of the road, but since he was here, he might as well leave something behind. This is the story of a university student in an obscure field struggling to survive in a time of chaos, and of an ordinary person striving to change things in that era. 12kReads8.7Score908Shelves
15. 815 重 Reborn in Dream of the Red Chamber as Jia Huan, the Concubine’s Son 重生红楼之庶子贾环 A Fisherman's Son Who Can't Swim不会游泳的渔民子弟Historical2.6M WordsOngoing A doctor transmigrates into the Jia household of the Jia family in Dream of the Red Chamber, becoming Jia Huan, the most useless son born to a concubine. Follow his efforts as he rises step by step, blooms like a lotus, escapes his predicament, and makes up for the story's many regrets. 69.9kReads9.1Score5.1kShelves
16. 816 大 The Splendor of the Great Ming 大明风流 Big Apple大苹果Historical4.0M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Hongzhi reign of the Ming dynasty, land annexation is rampant and tensions across the empire are building. Internal power struggles are raging, while enemy forces are invading and war flares along the borders. The empire is on the brink of a crisis from both within and without. A modern man transmigrates as one of the Ming dynasty's most powerful imperial relatives. He expects to enjoy a life of comfort and luxury, but instead fate has him executed at the Western Market 568Reads8.7Score109Shelves
17. 817 天 The Sky Screen Shows Modern History in the Last Century 天幕，在上世纪，放映近现代历史 A Potato Chip一个土豆片子Historical2.1M WordsOngoing From 1937 to 1938, a sky screen appeared all over the world, continuously showing the history of World War II. Many people in Longguo, who had been deeply pessimistic about the war, were utterly shocked to see their country rank among the Big Four. By contrast, the people of Faguo, who had been brimming with confidence before the war, watched in disbelief as their country was swiftly defeated, and wept bitterly. During the Hongwu era, Zhu Yuanzhang was asked how many years after Qin Sh 33kReads8.2Score877Shelves
18. 818 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start as a Yellow Turban, Zhang Jue Wants Me to Succeed Him! 三国：黄巾开局，张角求我继位！ Seeing Water as Water见水如水Historical261k WordsOngoing (No System + Conquest + Decisive and Ruthless + Romance of the Three Kingdoms + Harem + Power Fantasy + No Stress!) I transmigrate to the end of the Han dynasty, and the imperial court is coming to suppress the rebels. That's great news! What? I'm the rebel! What do you mean I just transmigrated and already have to take part in the Battle of Julu? What? I'm fighting Guan Yu? No worries! I'll trick him! The Han dynasty is crumbling, the warlords are rising, the imperial court sees me as a traitor 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A battle of hordes of characters, no system, but not mindless fun.

19. 819 世 Your Highness, My Sword Saint Identity Has Been Exposed 世子殿下，我的剑圣身份被曝光 Mu Yi Shisan木易十三Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted Ten years ago, he accidentally stumbled upon a princess bathing in the capital. His father sent him to the northern frontier to study under a master. Ten years later, he returned to the capital and met the princess again. But he never expected his princely father to arrange another marriage for him. Watch as Wang Quan turns the world upside down! 46kReads8.6Score3.9kShelves
20. 820 从 Starting as a Foot Soldier 从小兵开始 Li Xiangxiang李想想Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Qiao Lie, a young thug who spent every day brawling, got hit on the head with a brick. When he came to, he discovered that he had become a foot soldier on a battlefield. In a dynasty that had never existed in history, the uneducated Qiao Lie begins as a lowly soldier and embarks on a carefree, colorful life in ancient times... 13.8kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
21. 821 大 Great Ming: My Uncle Is Zhu Yuanzhang 大明我大伯是朱元璋 Men Jieliefu门劫裂夫Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He was Zhu Yuanzhang’s most trusted nephew. He was also the person who gave Zhu Yuanzhang the biggest headache. He loved to play the rascal, and though people could beat and scold him, they couldn’t kill him. After all, he was the only son of Zhu Yuanzhang’s second elder brother. But this guy really was a troublemaking lout who drove the entire court crazy: he tricked Old Zhu, conned Young Zhu, and loved beating up Zhu Laosi. 20.5kReads8.8Score868Shelves

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    🌹🌹🌹The protagonist was spoiled by Empress Ma and grew up to be a mischievous little devil. At the beginning, he was chased and punished by Zhu Yuanzhang with a wooden stick. He then pulled out his father's memorial tablet from his pocket, pretended to cry, and threatened Zhu Yuanzhang.

22. 822 我 I, Chongzhen, Guard the Frontier as Emperor of the Great Song! 我，崇祯，在大宋天子守国门！ Dongfang Xiaoxiaosheng东方笑笑生Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Career-Focused Emperor] [Decisive and Ruthless] After Chongzhen hanged himself at Jingshan, he transmigrated into Emperor Qinzong of Song during the Jingkang Incident. With the Jin army besieging the capital and the court ministers cowering in complacency, he beheaded the faction that favored surrender and swept away the Jin cavalry. The ruler of a fallen dynasty became the God of War of the Great Song! His ranks are filled with fierce generals, and the people eagerly pledge their loyalty. From 4.2kReads7.2Score277Shelves
23. 823 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
24. 824 女 Your Majesty, the County Magistrate Is a Fake, and So Is the County Town 女帝，县令是假的，县城也是假的 Happy Little Fish A幸福小鱼AHistorical2.4M WordsCompleted [For readers of all ages] + [Humorous and fun] + [Cunning and unscrupulous] + [Decisive and ruthless] + [Absolutely no melodrama] Empress Xiao Lingshuang unexpectedly arrives in an incredibly prosperous county town, where she stumbles upon a shocking secret. Not only is the magistrate a fake, but the entire county town is fake too. Gu Fei: “Fake or not, our goods are the real deal!” The people: “There’s one festival after another: Women’s Day, Goddess Day, Men’s Day... And there are holiday gift 30kReads8.6Score3.5kShelves
25. 825 人 I'm in the Spring and Autumn Period, and I Really Don't Want to Transmigrate! 人在春秋，我真的不想穿越啊！ Glory and Loyalty荣耀与忠诚Historical3.7M WordsCompleted Other people are overjoyed when they transmigrate. When it happens to Lou Ling, he can only look miserable. The moment he opens his eyes, Lou finds himself in the middle Spring and Autumn period, more than 2,500 years in the past, in an era when food, drink, and clothing are hard to come by, and anyone who isn’t a noble is treated like an insect. This is an age when gentlemen are as refined as jade and unskilled in deceit, and wars between states are governed by countless rules. Watch how Lou Li 9.2kReads8.6Score691Shelves
26. 826 日 The Sun and Moon Shine Anew: Restoring the Great Ming's Realm 日月重光：重整大明河山 Hermit of the Back Mountain V后山散人VHistorical1.5M WordsCompleted (No melodrama, no brainless characters, no power fantasy, no System, and no invincible protagonist. Readers who only want clean, wholesome content or are bothered by it should proceed with caution.) His soul transmigrates into Zhu Youxiao, the Ming dynasty’s imperial grandson, at the end of the Ming. He faces the consecutive deaths of the Wanli and Taichang emperors, the Red Pill Case, the Palace Transfer Case, the Donglin faction, and the Little Ice Age, while the catastrophic defeat at Sarhu, 5.6kReads8.3Score245Shelves

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    Having read so many books on Ming Dynasty history, this one is the most authentic and rigorous. It avoids mindless and reckless attacks, maintains sound logic, uses authentic historical materials, and demonstrates high intelligence!

27. 827 少 A Young Man’s Soul Transmigrates into Han Derang, Making Me the Grand Emperor of Liao 少年魂穿韩德让，我是大辽太上皇 Three Little Civil Engineers土木三小Historical242k WordsCompleted A Teenager Transmigrates into Han Derang: I Am the Grand Emperor of Liao In a single moment, the soul of Mu Chen, a sixteen-year-old boy from the modern era, transmigrates into Han Derang, the most powerful minister in the Liao dynasty! Two souls in one body, and he’s facing hell-level difficulty from the start? No, this is a beginner’s village for a max-level expert! War flares along the Song-Liao border? He’ll outmaneuver every rival and bring a century of conflict between north and south to a 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's quite faithful to the official history of the Liao and Song dynasties, and the plot is very creative. (The last sentence, "" (sweet melon), is a separate, unrelated phrase and doesn't translate directly.)

28. 828 我 The Videos I Watch Span All of History, and the Ancients Are Moved to Tears 我刷的视频通古代，古人泪目了 An Ruofeng安若风Historical731k WordsCompleted (From the start + historical setting + historical what-if + lighthearted + no female lead + emperors from every dynasty + contrasts + modern-day revelations) Zhou Yi unexpectedly gets a magical app from the start. Could the videos he scrolls through really lead to ancient times? Scrolling through [The Greatest Tragedy in Chinese History] Emperors of every dynasty: “How dare those puny Japanese pirates bully our China?” Scrolling through [What If Qin Shi Huang Had a Map of the World?] Qin Shi Hua 5.9kReads8.3Score354Shelves
29. 829 红 Lost Tales of the Red Chamber 红楼拾遗 Divine Stratagem Mandala神策曼陀罗Historical117k WordsOngoing If you're tired of mindless harems and sick of moral decay and a world gone astray, then this book will tell you a story with sound values. A young man rides forth with a golden whip, determined to pierce the heavens with his still-unbroken blade. He repays kindness and vengeance with fearless resolve, leaving no regrets behind in this world. I gather lost treasures in the Red Chamber, while you recover its memories. (Note: This is not a harem novel. If you don't like that, don't read it. Also, 6Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 830 历 Historical War of Nations: The Yellow Turban Rebellion from the Start 历史国战：开局黄巾起义 Lazy Fish Never Turns Over咸鱼丶不翻身Urban1.8M WordsOngoing (History + nation-versus-nation war + famous generals + livestreaming + national destiny + political scheming + passion) The historical nation-versus-nation war begins. Having lost its historical records, Huaxia forfeited the initiative and spent twenty years mired on the battlefield, losing all its accumulated strength. Li Chen, who transmigrated here, is inexplicably chosen as the sixteenth contestant. Bearing the name of Huaxia, he enters the battlefield to fight for a glimmer of hope. Lookin 70.4kReads9.0Score5.7kShelves

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    It could be considered a historical fiction, anyway, I've read over two hundred chapters, and it's not bad.

31. 831 大 Great Tang: The Treasury Rats Leave in Tears, While My Private Vault Is Overflowing 大唐：国库老鼠含泪走，我的私库堆不下 Guazhou Is a Little Sweet瓜州有点甜Historical4.2M WordsCompleted [From the start + ancient farming + prince + transmigration] Li Xiang transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty, just before the glorious reign of Zhenguan. All he wanted was to make money and enjoy life in this ancient world. By making sugar and salt, he could easily earn a fortune of a million strings of cash. Just as he was planning to enjoy the decadent pleasures of life in ancient times, a man called Old Li and his wife showed up at his door, often asking him about major court affairs. “You mean Li 760Reads7.9Score137Shelves
32. 832 二 A'Dou on His Second Run: Reciting the Memorial on the Northern Campaign to Liu Bei from the Start 二周目阿斗，开局给刘备念出师表 Pineapples Everywhere满地是菠萝Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Liu Shan, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, ensemble cast, strategy, passion, romance, slow pace] In 271 AD, Liu Shan, Duke of Anle under the Jin dynasty, died with a heart full of regrets. Yet his soul did not fade away. It drifted through the river of time, witnessing the extinction of his descendants and the Upheaval of Yongjia. Then, carrying the memories of his previous life, he returned to the year he had just been born. In 207 AD, his whole family looked on with delight at the newborn baby boy! Liu 30.4kReads9.5Score3.8kShelves

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    They're all great, although a few have lower scores of only around 9.1, But they're actually quite good.

33. 833 寒 Lone Shadow over the Cold River, Moon-Hanging Blade 寒江孤影悬月刀 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical478k WordsOngoing Hanjiang is a major military stronghold guarding the vital route between north and south, as well as a prosperous haven for merchants. It is said that its waters stretch for three thousand li, its sails carry grain from across the land, and its splendid nightlife rivals that of Jiangnan! Every faction in the realm has a foothold here, from warlords and great clans to martial arts sects and even the Buddhist and Taoist faiths. History-making battles... one coup after another, as power changes han 82Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 834 穿 After Reincarnating as a Spoiled Heir, I Summon Heroes from Across the Ages 穿成纨绔后，我召来了千古群英 Guan Angang观昂昂Historical108k WordsCompleted “A wild spirit for a backbone, heroes for blades. A wastrel who insists on conquering an entire age with culture.” “Upon reaching Mount Ling, I’ll bow to no one. I’d rather call the Buddha my brother.” “Are kings and nobles born to rule? Even a commoner can look down on an emperor.” “Don’t mock a scholar for having no weapons. With these hands alone, I can set the course of history.” After transmigrating into Zhen Ye, the wastrel everyone in the capital laughed at, he relied neither on soldier 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you're looking for something to read, you absolutely must give this a try! It doesn't follow the traditional war and power-grabbing formula; instead, it focuses on cultural conquest. Using mad poetry as a weapon, it uses talent to subdue heroes. The most interesting part is that readers can vote on the characters that appear later, maximizing reader engagement.

35. 835 大 Great Qin: Who Upset My Frail, Ailing Worthy Minister? 大秦：谁惹我那体弱多病的贤卿了 Leisurely Clouds Borrow Rain Ink闲云借雨墨Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Transmigration + no romance + mostly daily life + a System (but it doesn’t feature much) Zhou Wenqing unexpectedly transmigrated into the chaotic Warring States period. That was bad enough, but when she opened her eyes, she discovered she was gravely wounded. A moment later, she remembered that her original self had been sent by the state of Han to Qin as a “spy,” and she was completely at a loss. Zhou Wenqing had no intention of flapping her little butterfly wings. Time and again, she tried to 26.7kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves

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    There's also a book called "My Grandfather Was Zhu Yuanzhang." These books should all be decent.

36. 836 云 The Cloud Tower Rankings 云楼榜 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical724k WordsCompleted A child abandoned during a time of war was reunited with his parents at the age of fourteen. Only then did he discover that his parents were the Great Yue Empire's Grand Generals Who Guard the Nation. But his true identity was even more astonishing: he was the leader of the world's most mysterious sect, as well as one of the few martial artists to have reached the Grandmaster realm... 809Reads5.2Score—Shelves
37. 837 超 The Time-Traveling Bookshop's Most Devoted Reader Is Zhu Yuanzhang! 超时空书店，忠实读者是朱元璋！ Lone Mountain of Chu楚山孤Historical644k WordsCompleted Zhu Chen returned to his hometown and opened a bookstore. Business was slow. But then a peculiar reader showed up, dressed like someone from ancient times. Zhu Chen wasn’t surprised, assuming he was an actor who made a living taking photos with tourists at a scenic spot. The two hit it off, chatting freely about everything from ancient times to the present, and Zhu Chen even taught him a few things. One day, several years later, time and space converged. Zhu Chen walked out of the bookstore alon 26.8kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves
38. 838 大 The Tang Dynasty's Easygoing Prince 大唐小闲王 Pearl Milk Tea with Extra Pearls珍珠奶茶加珍珠Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Li Xin never imagined that after staying up all night for two days to study, he would suddenly die on the spot and transmigrate to an unfamiliar Tang dynasty... Oh my god, is Li Shimin my actual uncle??? And he seems to dote on me, too... What a relief! Could anyone in the Tang dynasty have a more powerful backer? Please, just let me be an idle prince who enjoys peace and quiet! My new book is out: I Really Only Want to Ascend to the Immortal Realm. It's the story of a prodigy who is reborn afte 2.3kReads8.4Score142Shelves
39. 839 锋 The Winds of Change in Fengge 锋戈之风起云涌 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical801k WordsCompleted After a century of prosperity, the Great Yu Dynasty is in decline, beset by troubles at home and abroad. The court is in turmoil, and Xu Yunshan, the Great Yu's foremost commander, who had already retired to the mountains, is forced back into a web of intrigue and power struggles... 109Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 840 家 My Brother, Zhuge Kongming 家兄诸葛孔明 Watching Autumn Moon and Spring Breeze with a Smile笑看秋月与春风Historical351k WordsOngoing [Just received its rating, no System, no harem, strategist] Reborn as Zhuge Jun, Zhuge Liang's younger brother, I swore to change history. My elder brother would be a saint in the open, while I would be a demon in the shadows. His light would shine through the ages; my blood would stain the land. He would restore the Han dynasty; I would clear away every obstacle. In this life, I won't let you fall at Wuzhang Plains. I am the Black Zhuge, taking on every darkness for you. You are the White Zhuge 101Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    I've finished watching 4, 8, and 11. I haven't finished the rest yet, but they're all okay.

41. 841 夜 Lord of the Night 夜幕之主 Morning Farewell to Old Friends朝辞故旧Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted What’s so great about inheriting the throne? A kingdom you conquer yourself is the one you can rule with confidence. He commands Nightfall, one of the three great assassin organizations, and a single word from him decides who lives and dies. He also controls the Four Seas Merchant Alliance, one of the ten great trade guilds, and is richer than an entire nation. Once that useless prince leaves the capital, he soars like a dragon released into the sea. He raises the Banner of a Hundred Battles in 22kReads8.6Score2kShelves

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    What's the point of inheriting the throne? A kingdom earned through one's own efforts is the only truly secure one's position. Holding the Nightfall, one of the three major assassin organizations, his word is law. Controlling the Four Seas Merchant Alliance, one of the ten largest merchant guilds, his wealth rivals that of a nation. That seemingly useless prince, after leaving the capital, was like a dragon entering the sea, raising his banner of a hundred battles on that battlefield, heralding the arrival of an era of heroes. While other princes were still vying for the throne, he had already personally led his troops, waging war across the land. While ministers and officials were still condemning him, he already had a hundred officials kneeling at his feet, above all others. Some sit high in the court, strategizing and planning with unparalleled wisdom, their names etched in history; others retreat to the world, drinking and singing, carefree and unrestrained, living a life of unbridled elegance.

42. 842 京 The Capital's Greatest Detective: You Call This a Lackey? 京城第一神捕，你管这叫狗腿子？ Ink-Tinted Clear Light墨染清辉Historical2.6M WordsCompleted After passing the graduate school entrance exam, Xu Qing finally landed the stable government job he had always dreamed of. Only, this job was a little different from what he had imagined. He had transmigrated into the body of a constable who had just died. What's more, a tall, handsome female constable with elegant brows and bright, starry eyes took a liking to him and picked him to serve under her. Xu Qing had intended to refuse. That is, until he saw the female constable casually snap a stone 17.3kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
43. 843 黄 Huangpu’s Loyal Souls: From Shanghai to Northern Burma 黄埔忠魂：从淞沪到缅北 A Time Traveler's Blue-and-White Sentiments时空旅行者的蓝白情怀Urban973k WordsCompleted He transmigrated onto a battlefield torn by gunfire and became a captain commanding a company in the 254th Regiment of the 88th Division. As the Japanese launched a fierce assault, Luo Ying led his company in a desperate resistance, embarking on a long campaign that would take the Huangpu soldiers across the land... 14.5kReads9.1Score811Shelves

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    I'm currently following this series. The first book, about the Japanese invaders, is definitely not mindless and is a must-read. The other two are just filler, so it doesn't matter to you. You absolutely must read the first one! [Frustrated]

44. 844 三 Three Kingdoms: In Cao Wei, Employee No. 001 三国：人在曹魏，工号001 Watching Autumn Moon and Spring Breeze with a Smile笑看秋月与春风Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical fiction, no System, strategist protagonist] When investing, pick a promising stock; when starting a business, be the founder. After transmigrating to the late Han Dynasty, He Ben went all in on Cao Cao, who was in dire straits, securing himself the steadiest position in a chaotic age: founding veteran of the Cao Wei Group, employee number 001. “I am willing to sell my ancestral estate to help Lord Cao raise an army.” Cao Cao was stunned. This frail young man was willing to wager his 31kReads8.9Score3kShelves
45. 845 星 A Single Spark Sets the Water Margin Ablaze 星火燎原水浒传 Brother Guo from Tianjin津门国哥Eastern Fantasy401k WordsOngoing The descendants of Liangshan raise the banner high, uphold Heaven’s justice, resist the Jin, and save the nation, composing a stirring song of heroes! This book carries forward the legacy of Shi Nai’an’s Water Margin and continues the tradition of Chen Chen’s Later Tale of the Water Margin, while also drawing on old stories passed down by local elders. Nearly a year went into writing it, and the book was revised more than ten times. It contains 120 chapters. Long ago, the 108 heroes of Liangshan 55Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the early Southern Song Dynasty, the descendants of Liangshan raised their banners once more, upholding justice on behalf of Heaven! Loyal and righteous, they resisted the Jin invaders and saved the nation! They wrote an epic tale of boundless love!

46. 846 江 The Empire as My Canvas 江山为卷 Morning Farewell to Old Friends朝辞故旧Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [A completely fictional xianxia history: political intrigue + xianxia + no System.] “Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince has broken through all four passes. He has led his army across the Yinma River and is closing in on Tianmen Pass.” The ministers were speechless. How could that dissolute heir, who spent every day drinking and womanizing and even brought dancers on military campaigns, have broken through all four passes? From the looks of it, he was going to attack the strongest pass in Western Shu 12.4kReads9.1Score990Shelves
47. 847 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
48. 848 我 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 5kReads8.8Score355Shelves

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    A materialist historical novel! A historical novel that reveals the downfall of the Han people! My novel features vivid character descriptions, a dramatic and suspenseful plot, and a completely authentic historical background. It unfolds like a stream flowing into the sea, so you won't be able to put it down!

49. 849 清 A Qing Dynasty Transmigration: I Become a Prince 清穿之我在清朝当皇子 Mango Without Sauce芒果不加酱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [An alternate Qing dynasty, focused on family, with almost no romance.] 1. Crown Prince Yinreng For fifty years after his death, Yinreng’s ghost drifted through the Forbidden City. He watched his fourth brother work himself to death and Hongli live in extravagant indulgence, and it broke his heart. What will he do when he returns to the past? Qing Crown Prince Yinreng was the only surviving child of Kangxi and his first empress, Heseri. Kangxi raised him himself from childhood and doted on him g 6.3kReads9.2Score424Shelves
50. 850 身 After My Identity Was Exposed, the Emperor Swore Brotherhood with Me 身份曝光后，皇帝拉我拜把子 Jiu Zhi Tang久之糖Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Also known as A Young Man in Blue Jiang Feng transmigrated into a wealthy family, only to find that the Turks were invading from the north as soon as he arrived! He fought the enemy for three hundred miles, then returned victorious in secret, living under an assumed name as a rich young master. What?! His fiancée wants to break off their engagement? Never look down on a poor young man! Jiang Feng said, “Forget it. I lost one flower, but gained a whole garden. Lovely.” Jiang Feng only wanted to b 1.3kReads7.7Score131Shelves

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