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. 301 重 Reborn at the End of the Ming Dynasty with the Eldritch System 重生之我在明末觉醒邪典系统 The Galaxy Flows into the Stars天河入星Historical164k WordsCompleted (Late Ming dynasty, political intrigue, ruthless conflict, war, and passion) I am Wang Huai, a Liaodong general of the Great Ming. My family has guarded the frontier for generations. Beneath the walls of the capital, I led my troops in a sweeping charge, only to die beneath the artillery fire of our own forces. Reborn, I discovered that my death had been worth nothing. No one would clear my name. If no one will clear my name, I'll take my revenge myself. If no one will save this magnificent land 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   If you enjoy late Ming Dynasty history, rebirth and counterattack, political intrigue and conquest, and passionate battles for supremacy, this is definitely worth reading if you're looking for something to read.

2. 302 大 Great Qin: The Northern Army Mutinies, and the Dragon Robe Suddenly Falls on Me 大秦：北军兵变，龙袍突然加在身 A White Horse Enters the Reed Flowers白马入芦花Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [War and Intrigue + Witty Schemer + Meticulous Historical Research + No System] “What are the Six Kingdoms to me? I shall lead Qin’s iron cavalry and conquer a vast realm!” I have a noble identity: the eldest son of the Great Qin Empire. I am Ying Fusu. A scion of the imperial house, the rightful heir of Great Qin. My father is Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of the Ages. Wang Ben is my brother-in-law, and Meng Tian is my close friend. I am the most legitimate and influential heir to this ancie 3kReads8.6Score234Shelves

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   No system, time travel, historical fiction

3. 303 我 My Douyin Connects to Every Dynasty, and the Ancestors Are Ecstatic 我的抖音通万朝，老祖宗兴奋麻了 Thieving Daoist道贼Historical2.1M WordsOngoing (The rating is low because it just opened for ratings!) Liu Tao unexpectedly gets a magical short-video app. The moment he picks up his phone to watch videos, the skies split open, to the astonishment of emperors, civil officials, military generals, scholars, and poets throughout history! One short video after another shatters their worldview! [Watching passionate, bold quotes. At the end of the video: “To find the greatest heroes of all time, look to the present...”] Ying Zheng: “May everyone i 5.3kReads8.1Score198Shelves
4. 304 清 Late Qing Dynasty: Marrying Thirteenth Aunt and Receiving Bizarre Offerings 清末：娶十三姨收离谱祭品 I’m the Only One Without Money就我没钱Historical376k WordsCompleted My new story is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 5.1kReads8.5Score295Shelves

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   High-energy ancestor [facepalm] followed by a heavily armed combined arms brigade [laughing and crying]! Unify Asia, colonize the whole world!

5. 305 新 The New Shun, 1644 新顺1644 A Book of Nonsense一本八道说胡话Historical426k WordsOngoing [Peasant Rebel Army Perspective + Research-Oriented + No Golden Finger, No System] (Late Ming Dynasty, research-oriented, a people's history perspective, no System, and a somewhat slow start.) You can think of it as a prequel fanfic to New Shun 1730, or perhaps a sort of tribute. 2.9kReads8.3Score245Shelves

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   I'd recommend it; it gets better and better as you read on.

6. 306 天 The Heavenly Workshop’s Broken Axle: Building Infrastructure in the Qing Dynasty 天工折轴：我在大清搞基建 Brother Genzi根子哥Historical274k WordsOngoing Transmigrate into a convict sentenced to exile in Ningguta? No problem. I'm a modern engineer. I can clear mountains, build roads and cities, and strengthen the army. My skills let me do whatever I want in the Qing dynasty! With engineering, I'll usher in a golden age; with a broken axle, I'll decide the fate of the world. From convict to industrial magnate, all I need is infrastructure! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Ancient Hardcore Infrastructure Culture

7. 307 大 Great Qin: Fusu Is Demoted from the Start, So I Talk Him into Rebellion 大秦：开局扶苏被贬，忽悠他造反 Yu Lan Jin瑜兰瑾Historical3.3M WordsOngoing “Fusu, you already have an army of 300,000 at your command. Why haven’t you rebelled yet?” “Once Qin Shi Huang dies, Zhao Gao will forge the imperial decree and Hu Hai will take the throne. Don’t wait!” “March into Xianyang and force Qin Shi Huang to abdicate in your favor!” “Fusu, it’s cold. Put on a dragon robe to keep warm!” “What? The First Emperor is dead? Hu Hai has taken the throne? And he’s issued a decree ordering you to kill yourself? This is your chance! Come on, I’ll write you a proc 129.4kReads9.0Score9.5kShelves
8. 308 我 The Short Videos I Scrolled Through Went Viral in Ancient Times After Being Livestreamed 我刷的短视频被直播后爆红古代 Pork with Green Peppers青椒炒肉Modern Romance924k WordsOngoing [Historical livestream + light screens + short videos + no CP + heroine as a plot device. The book has three volumes: Volume One focuses on entertainment videos; Volume Two focuses on Qin Shi Huang’s modern-day journey and technology, with entertainment as a secondary theme; Volume Three is about modern people transmigrating to a transformed Qin Dynasty] After falling into a sewer, college student Zhang Yu gets a System that pays her for watching videos. But she never expected the videos she wat 2.2kReads8.8Score117Shelves
9. 309 1 1577: Wanli Becomes a Wise Ruler Thanks to Me 1577，万历靠我成明君 Niu Dun牛墩Historical208k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Ming Dynasty + court intrigue + civil and military examinations + unification] Zhou Huai'an has transmigrated! He discovers that he's only five years younger than the Wanli Emperor! Zhang Juzheng is still alive! The Single Whip Law is being implemented! They say the Ming Dynasty's downfall began in the Wanli era! How could he possibly live an unremarkable life in this dynasty? With his background, changing his fate against the odds means taking the imperial examinations! With t 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The Ming Dynasty fell under the Wanli Emperor?! I'll make the Ming Dynasty rise under the Wanli Emperor! Who made me wear a costume from the Wanli era?! [Eating melon seeds][Eating melon seeds][Eating melon seeds]

10. 310 长 Longevity: I Was Picked Up by Xu Da in the Ming Dynasty 长生：我在大明被徐达捡回家 Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi两广总督Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Longevity] [Healing] [Feel-good power fantasy] In the fifth year of the Hongwu reign, Yang Xuan met Xu Da, who had returned from a failed northern campaign. To fill his belly, Yang Xuan agreed to become Xu Da’s disciple, beginning his years in the Great Ming dynasty. He lived through the bloodshed of the Hongwu era, witnessed the nations paying court during the Yongle era, and saw the prosperity of the Ren and Xuan reigns. He was Zhu Biao’s close friend and confidant. He was the person Zhu Di t 22.5kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves
11. 311 肇 The Founding of Huaxia 肇造华夏 Flowers Bloom Late著花迟Historical9.4M WordsOngoing “Your Highness, please calm down. I only think of her as a younger sister. Don't get the wrong idea.” “How many younger sisters like that do you have?” “Your Highness, you know me. I come from a respectable family!” “Oh? Respectable enough to gather phoenixes and summon luan birds?” “Your Highness, I offer my greetings!” “You heartless man! Why weren't you so courteous when you were pursuing me?” “Your Highness, please mind your image!” “Would you like to be regent?” I'm doomed. I'm surrounded b 27kReads8.5Score2.6kShelves

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    The first three books are for those who enjoy historical fiction with alternate histories. The last four are historical novels with their own worldviews. The fifth book has unparalleled logic. If you like stories with strategic persuasion, you can read the first, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth books. The writing is superb and the imagery is very vivid. If you like that kind of story, you can read the seventh book, which is the author's first book. It's a bit rough at the beginning, but the logic becomes very strong later on. The second book is the closest to historical fact, with character portrayals that are just like official history. If you're interested, you can check it out.

12. 312 承 Chengqian’s Dad, Hear Me Out 承乾他爹，你听我说 Chang'an Sweet Zhi长安甜执Ancient Romance740k WordsCompleted [A slow-burn, healing historical story / mutual salvation / sweet everyday romance / meticulous historical research / a wild collision of classical style and modern-day commentary.] After meeting in a dream, Su Jin, a modern young woman, is pulled back to the twelfth year of the Zhenguan era by an obsession from her past life, becoming Crown Prince Li Chengqian’s wife. Burdened by the sacrifices and trust placed in her in her previous life, she transmigrates and gives birth right away. To her su 1.7kReads8.0Score156Shelves

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    The author promotes this work, emphasizing family bonds and healing with minimal political intrigue. It draws heavily on historical sources, primarily the *Old Book of Tang*, and includes footnotes at the end of each chapter for comparison with the original text. [Shy]

13. 313 各 Dynasties Watch the Founding of Modern China, and the Emperors Are Stunned 各朝观看现代建国，皇帝们震惊了 Beneath the Hibiscus Tree芙蓉树下Urban481k WordsOngoing Creating a turbulent modern path to founding a nation, connecting the historical dynasties of Great Xia across parallel timelines. Rising amid chaos, founding a nation in the ruins: the sleeping lion will awaken, and the mighty nation will stand tall once more. The emperors, scholars, generals, sages, and thinkers of every parallel timeline are invited to watch. They’ll be moved to tears by the time it ends. The First Emperor: “Now this is a great nation! Now this is the greatest dynasty!” Li Sh 146Reads9.2Score—Shelves
14. 314 战 Warring States: I Rose to Power by Scamming Nine Farewell Drinks 战国：骗喝九次壮行酒的我崛起了 Sallow Little Face小脸蜡黄Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Warring States Era] [Master Schemer] [System] [Conquer the Realm] [Chinese Style] [Lay Low] Also known as: The Most Stubborn Soldier of the Warring States Era: He Fakes His Farewell Toast Nine Times. His Commander Begs, “Please, Just Don’t Come Back Alive!” “Does your family make a living collecting condolence money at funerals?” After transmigrating into the chaotic Warring States Era, my superior sends me to my death. I fake my farewell toast nine times and return safe and sound. With my prof 3.4kReads9.0Score198Shelves

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    They're starting with a suicide squad! Watch Old Six's performance!

15. 315 从 From Great Xia Onward: Founding Emperors Arrive One After Another 从大夏开始：开国之君陆续降临 A Bowl of Hot Dry Noodles来碗热干面Historical228k WordsCompleted A dragon's roar rang out. Da Yu, the founding ruler of Great Xia, appeared in a besieged city. Every ruler who arrived was given Dragon Coins, with a maximum of one hundred and a minimum of negative ten. Each dynasty had its own besieged city. Da Yu: “I'm not naturally inclined to slaughter...” Tang of Shang: “As the ancestor of the Shang, I still have to look after my own children.” Ji Fa: “I really don't know Nezha, Yang Jian, or Lei Zhenzi!” Qin Shi Huang: “Standardize the axles, unify the wr 3.5kReads9.0Score281Shelves
16. 316 中 The Prequel to the Chinese Empire: The Hegemony of the Spring and Autumn Period 中华帝国前传之春秋争霸 Cheng Xueyi程雪衣Historical215k WordsCompleted [History + Chinese orthodoxy + the transformation from Zhou to Qin + institutional reform] After two hundred years of rival powers rising, see how a hegemon rewrites history. Based on historical works such as the Zuo Zhuan, the Records of the Grand Historian, and the Discourses of the States, this book tells the stories and introduces the figures of more than two centuries of Spring and Autumn history in vivid detail. Centered on the struggle for supremacy, it weaves together the major events an 58Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Very good historical text

17. 317 李 Li Er: When I Met the Perfect Version of Myself 李二：当我遇到圆满的我 Chang'an Sweet Zhi长安甜执Male-Channel Fanfiction24k WordsCompleted Li Er: When I Meet My Perfect Self 409Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 318 历 Historical Livestream: Yu Meiren Is Still Breaking Hearts Today 历史直播：虞美人今天还在扎心 Shellfish壳菜Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Historical livestream + no romance] Yu Meiren is a travel enthusiast determined to drive across China. After she bound herself to the sky screen System, the famous figures of history also discovered that this woman had a razor-sharp tongue. On the Song dynasty ceding territory to sue for peace: Yu Meiren: “Garbage, useless trash. My advice is to let Zhao the Third's line cede territory once and for all, too.” On a certain Jin dynasty and the Five Barbarians' uprising: Yu Meiren manually tagged 9.3kReads8.8Score604Shelves
19. 319 记 The Memory Field 记忆场 The Wind Rises Over Xishan风起西山Sci-Fi & Apocalypse245k WordsOngoing [At the end of the world, deep in history... The Memory Field] 105 people are trapped beneath Mount Kailash. Ahead of them, matter is disintegrating and time is in chaos. Behind them lies an impassable barrier through time. If the anomaly spreads, the entire world could be destroyed! Headquarters issues its final order: The anomalous zone will be sealed with a nuclear detonation in 36 hours! Protective equipment is on the verge of failing, and the group is beginning to fracture. In the prese 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a time-travel/urban science fiction novel set in the Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties period, titled *Memory Field*. See the attached image [smile]. Tired of traditional time-travel stories? Give this one a try. Core concept: Memory Field. Human memories are stored outside the body, allowing for the extraction and editing of memory fragments. The protagonist gradually discovers that he has a pieced-together past, combining original memories with implanted recollections. ✅Highlights: 1. Emphasizes philosophical reflections on consciousness and self-existence, not just simple leveling up. 2. Numerous foreshadowing elements, leading to many plot twists as the story progresses. 3. No mindless, idiotic characters; the logical loop is quite rigorous. ❌Reminder: The pacing is slow; those who prefer fast-paced, mindless action novels should proceed with caution. Are there any other fans of this type of memory/consciousness story? Let's chat!

20. 320 寒 The Imperial Exam Routine of a Poor Butcher's Son 寒门屠户之子的科举日常 Diki DaddyDiki粑粑Historical3.3M WordsOngoing The Wang butcher family is full of burly men, all tall, broad, and muscular, like a whole den of reincarnated black bears! But their youngest son, Wang Sanniu, is the odd one out: frail, delicate, and liable to fall over in a breeze. Standing beside his family, he looks like a little fox that wandered into a bear’s den. Butchering pigs? The moment pig’s blood splashes over him, he faints! Farming? The hoe is taller than he is! With the family fearing he’ll become a good-for-nothing, his mother m 187.4kReads9.0Score24kShelves

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    Highly recommended! I rarely recommend books! But the ones I do recommend are all good and worth reading again!! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

21. 321 唐 Late Tang: Ruling the Realm 唐末：节度天下 Kunlun Fish昆仑鱼Historical485k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the chaos of the late Tang Dynasty, Li Shuo finds a land divided among warlords, engulfed in flames of war, with corpses stretching for miles and human life worth less than grass. The moment he opens his eyes, he witnesses the final collapse of the Tang Empire. But he sees more than clashing blades and the romance of an empire spanning the land. He sees an age of ambitious warlords, when swords and spears will reshape the realm. From a humble farmer’s son to a regional 2.9kReads7.0Score174Shelves

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    These books are all barely readable, but "The Late Tang Dynasty: The Number One Military Governor" is particularly good.

22. 322 历 History Livestream: I Teach Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han Chinese 历史直播：我给秦皇汉武上语文课 Alert Deer警觉的鹿Modern Romance160k WordsOngoing [No romance + historical livestream + sky screen + historical figures] Qin Zheng has been a high school Chinese teacher for just one year. She's new to the job and works diligently every day to prepare and teach her classes. What Qin Zheng doesn't know is that her Chinese lessons are being livestreamed to parallel timelines throughout history. And so, across five thousand years, an enormous sky screen appears in the realms of eighty-three dynasties and five hundred fifty-nine emperors. The femal 7Reads7.2Score—Shelves
23. 323 大 Chronicles of the Tang Dynasty 大唐山河志 Ding Ruoshui丁若水Historical624k WordsCompleted The story is vivid, but never frivolous; The narration is lively, but never flippant. Based on official histories such as the Old Book of Tang, the New Book of Tang, and the Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government, this book also draws on more than ten other sources, including the Complete Tang Prose and the Institutional History of the Tang. Every plot detail is grounded in historical records. If you enjoy the breezy style of Those Things in the Ming Dynasty and are tired of stiff, solemn his 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's good; it's a bit like "Those Things of the Ming Dynasty".

24. 324 明 Late Ming: From Hundred-household Commander to Ruler of the Realm 明末逐鹿：从百户到天下的逆袭 British Shorthair and Samoyed英短与萨摩耶Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Blood and iron + warfare + farming + military training + no System] In the seventh year of the Chongzhen reign, Lu Fangzhou, a spoiled young officer in Xuanfu, awakens with a heart of iron and blood. The Ming dynasty is on the brink of collapse: the Jianzhou Jurchens are eyeing the passes, rebel armies are sweeping across the land, and corrupt officials are devouring the nation. He rises with a blade in hand. “I will put an end to this chaotic age!” He trains elite troops and forges guns and ca 9.3kReads8.3Score794Shelves
25. 325 要 If My Master Weren’t Always Causing Trouble, Why Would I Fight for the Throne? 要不是师父总作妖，我何苦争帝位 The Little Fish Fry Who Stays Behind长留小鱼崽Ancient Romance159k WordsCompleted A scorching ache in his heart and body: a fallen immortal lord is forced into love. [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger, a solid growth arc] A fallen beauty immortal lord, cast aside by the Heavenly Bureaucracy VS a wild, delinquent wolf cub, a hostage trapped far from home A mad dog versus a vicious hound For every inch his abstinent master’s hair grows, he loses a year of his life. The unlucky immortal lord, fallen into the mortal world and struggling amid political schemes, foun 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Not a wish-fulfillment story] + [Slow burn] + [No cheat codes] + [Male generals and female commanders] + [Ensemble cast] + [Cunning] + [Second Imperial Tutor] The ascetic Grand Tutor's hair grows an inch longer, his life ends a fraction. Chu Lan willingly becomes He Lansheng's pawn, completely entering the game, breaking with the court, and becoming He Lansheng's weapon. His troublesome master is beyond Chu Lan's control; only by ascending to the Nine Heavens and completely protecting him is the best course of action. "I'd rather torture myself than abandon you. Please, live! If you can't find a reason to live, that's okay, you can live for me!"

26. 326 视 Livestreaming: Traveling with People from the Past 视频直播：我和古人一起旅游 Little Winding Bridge小桥湾湾Modern Romance462k WordsCompleted [No CP] After achieving financial freedom, An Yue decisively chooses to lie flat. But to fulfill her dream of traveling all around the country, An Yue becomes a travel blogger, casually livestreaming while enjoying her trips. What she doesn’t expect is that her livestreams aren’t just being watched by people in the modern era, but also by people from every dynasty. The protagonist doesn’t know the sky screen exists. The various dynasties are in parallel timelines and cannot communicate with one 672Reads8.1Score—Shelves
27. 327 穿 Transmigrating to Become Gao Huan 穿越之我是高欢 Too Lazy to Go Out Shopping懒到出去逛街Historical399k WordsOngoing In the first year of the Wutai era, the Heyin Incident opened the Northern Wei Empire in blood. Modern history PhD Su Huan tumbles into a hidden chamber beneath the Yongning Temple pagoda foundation at an archaeological site. When he wakes, his soul has taken over the body of Gao Huan, a soldier from a humble family. In the history books, Gao Huan is a warlord, a founder, and Emperor Shenwu of Northern Qi. But amid the chaos of war, he learns that the title “Shenwu” was written in the bones of t 19Reads6.0Score—Shelves
28. 328 江 The Jiangzuo Mystery: I Investigate a Murder and Get Caught in a Power Struggle for the Throne 江左之谜（我查命案卷入皇权博弈） The Liu Family Patriarch Who Likes the Autumn Rankings喜欢秋榜的柳家家主35k WordsCompleted The Mystery of Jiangzuo (I get caught up in a struggle for imperial power while investigating a murder case) —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A captivating storyline blends real history with imaginative plot twists.

29. 329 直 Livestream: The Ancients Join Me for a Study Session 直播：古人陪我一起补课 Wine God, Green Grape酒神葡萄绿Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A no-romance study livestream for people from ancient dynasties] Zhuge Xiaoxiao, a citizen of Huaguo in the 21st century, accidentally transmigrates to another world. She nearly dies in a poor, chaotic Western fantasy world, but luckily, a passing Livestream System picks her up and brings her home. The good news: She's home. The bad news: She owes the System 100 million points. The even worse news: It's summer break after her second year of high school, and she has just one year left before 14.2kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
30. 330 火 A Hotpot Through the Ages 火锅春秋 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Historical477k WordsOngoing The state is founded on its people, and the people put food first. Transmigrating into the turbulent Spring and Autumn period, a master chef stirs up the world. Follow the protagonist across the river of time as, armed with culinary skills and the Zuo Zhuan, he rewrites the course of Chinese civilization and creates an epic “Spring and Autumn of Fine Food”! 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend two books: one is a new book, a historical food novel; the other is a completed fantasy/xianxia (martial arts) novel. Please review them after reading!

31. 331 山 The Chronicle of Mountains and Rivers: The Sui Dynasty 山河鉴：隋鼎 Wandering Hermit on the Cliff临崖散人Historical986k WordsCompleted I’d planned to study the history books thoroughly, get in good with the Li Tang dynasty ahead of time, earn some credit for helping the future emperor, and live out my days in peace. But an accident made me a sworn enemy of the future Prince of Qi, Li Yuanji, after I shot him with an arrow! On the run, I witnessed the suffering of the people in a chaotic age. Forced to become an outlaw, I navigated the world of warlords like Dou Jiande and Gao Shida. From Chang’an to Gaoji Bo, I went from a mere 12Reads6.3Score—Shelves
32. 332 鬼 Dawn Over Guigu 鬼谷破晓传 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted [Traditional wuxia fantasy, no System, no transmigration, no fanfiction, no wild flights of fancy, rich historical knowledge, tightly plotted story, a tribute to traditional martial arts, a work of conscience] One thought separates ascension from demonic corruption. Defy the heavens, and live forever, undying. If you ask where the path to immortality lies, look to the ninefold Kunlun, ninefold abyss. A young swordsman bearing the weight of his family's vengeance ventures through the martial worl 3kReads8.7Score339Shelves
33. 333 隋 Sui-Tang: War Fires Blaze in Liaodong! A Lone Soul from the End of the Sui Dynasty Conquers the Realm 隋唐：烽起辽东！隋末孤魂定天下 What the Heck1神马呀1Historical713k WordsOngoing Twenty-first-century wage slave Du Yao opens his eyes to find himself a defeated soldier in Liaodong at the end of the Sui dynasty! With everything against him from the start, he gathers the fleeing troops atop a mountain of corpses, meets Zhang Zhongjian, the Red-Bearded Warrior, and learns his martial arts. Leading the remnants of his army, he breaks through Pyongyang and earns an exceptional promotion from Emperor Yang of Sui. When the flames of war spread across the land at the end of the Su 92Reads8.3Score—Shelves
34. 334 天 A Screen Suddenly Appears and Starts Playing Videos 天降屏幕播放视频中 Sheng Hong盛鸿Historical156k WordsOngoing A giant screen suddenly appeared in the sky... Videos played one after another, leaving people of every dynasty stunned. Come on, everyone, take a look at how amazing our descendants are, and check out this high technology! The videos feature Douyin, Bilibili, and other platforms. 7Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 335 回 Returning to the Ming Dynasty to Become a Prince 回到明朝当藩王 Old Xing老刑Historical1.6M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, he became Zhu Yuanzhang's seventeenth son. Enfeoffed as Prince of Ning, Zhu Quan was quite the little troublemaker. Zhu Yuanzhang: My seventeenth son is the biggest playboy in the Zhu family! Then came Zhu Yuanzhang's sixtieth birthday... On this day, someone slew a rebel general single-handedly, and Naghachu surrendered. On this day, someone distributed grain to disaster victims, and the people finally survived. On this day, an auspicious sign descended from heaven: the Im 1.3kReads8.5Score106Shelves
36. 336 东 A Survival Guide to the Eastern Jin Dynasty 东晋求生记 A Glance Back Amid Ten Thousand People万人丛中一回首Historical1.5M WordsOngoing After Liu Kun, who once drove back the enemy with a reed flute, was killed, and Zu Ti, who once swore to reclaim the north by striking the waves, died of illness, the lands of the north were utterly defiled by the stench of the Five Barbarians. Darkness blanketed the land. The fallen people were unwilling to give in, yet had no choice but to place their hopes in the Eastern Jin dynasty, which clung to a corner of the south. During the Rebellion of the Eight Princes, Prince Yan Sima Teng recruite 30.5kReads8.6Score3kShelves
37. 337 瓦 The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义 Liang Langchuan梁朗川Historical74k WordsCompleted The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w 845Reads9.5Score107Shelves

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    A history book I absolutely love [smirk]

38. 338 三 Three Kingdoms: I Hold the Registers and Suppress the Ghostly Path 三国：我，执箓镇鬼道 Chocolate-Flavored Star巧克力味的星Historical157k WordsOngoing Gender: Male Species: Human Specialty: Uneducated and unskilled, though he occasionally recalls fragmented bits of knowledge from the future. Evaluation: C- aptitude, lazy and content with the status quo Ghost Records Name: Huang Liao, courtesy name Boju Gender: Male Species: Ghost Specialty: His body has long since been ruined by drink and lust. Prospect rating: D-. A complete failure, bottom of the barrel, with a bleak future. 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Happy May Day holiday! This is a completely original work, not an AI-generated assembly-line story, and it avoids the clichéd plots of the Three Kingdoms. It features a fresh setting of a different world and the Three Kingdoms, complete with a character ranking system, a book of ghosts and monsters, and an encyclopedia. The transmigrated supporting character, Guan Zhong, suffers from amnesia and has the lowest aptitude, choosing to languish and lie low, his only goal being to ascend to immortality. The lecherous Zhang Liao, despite having the lowest potential, is unlucky and hilarious throughout. (17)

39. 339 让 I Told You to Tutor the Crown Prince, Not Teach Him to Rebel 让你教太子，没让你教太子谋反 Jiu Yue Chu Ba玖玥初芭Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Terminally ill, I obtained the Crown Prince's Companion System. If I'm supposed to teach the Crown Prince, then I might as well teach him how to rebel. Your Majesty, please address the Crown Prince as emperor! Back in the Xuanwu Gate Incident, His Highness the Crown Prince fought his way through a hail of blades and spears. Pull yourself together and don't disgrace yourself! Just do it! 34.6kReads7.9Score2.1kShelves

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    The father was kind and the son was filial, which caused a burst of laughter.

40. 340 赵 The Song Dynasty: My Father Is Su Dongpo 赵宋之世：家父苏东坡 Cold Crows at Chu Temple楚庙寒鸦Historical607k WordsCompleted He transmigrates back to the Northern Song Dynasty. His father is Su Shi, and the family has just left Dongpo in Huangzhou. Things finally seem to be looking up. But thanks to Su Dongpo’s notorious sharp tongue and habit of getting into trouble, in just a few years the family will be banished again and again, heading south to explore its cuisine. He is Su Guo, the son who historically followed his father all the way from Huizhou to Danzhou. That year, Su Guo is thirteen; one year remains before 3.3kReads9.1Score292Shelves

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    It's really good. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Su Shi's youngest son, serving Emperor Zhezong of Song, and recovers the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun.

41. 341 穿 I Transmigrated to the Spring and Autumn Period and Became Brothers with the Son of Heaven 穿越春秋之我和周天子是兄弟 Just a Blade of Grass无事一根草Historical99k WordsCompleted A delivery driver dies of rage and transmigrates to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. With a System that ruthlessly deducts points, he becomes the Zhou Son of Heaven's one and only dining companion. 1. The early story is absurd comedy, the middle focuses on farming and development, and the later story turns to competing for supremacy. The tone gradually grows more serious, but the humor never goes away. 2. The friendship between the protagonist and the Son of Heaven is the heart o 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

42. 342 乾 Great Emperor Qianwu: Ruling the World 乾武大帝：君临天下 Xiao Gu Xuanbing小古玄冰Historical229k WordsCompleted As the least favored prince of the Daling Dynasty, Xiao Sui is sent from the start to a small city in the far northwest, where a famine is raging! Fortunately, he marries a beautiful wife and has a childhood friend who has been by his side since they were young, a princess who adores him. With his wife's support and help, Xiao Sui gradually grows more capable and powerful, eventually ascending the throne and unifying the realm. Female lead: Zhao Xiyue heard that Xiao Sui was leaving and hurried 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is highly recommended. The protagonist isn't the emperor at the beginning; he unintentionally uses a painting to successfully propose marriage, marrying a beautiful and wealthy woman. With the support of his beautiful wife, he gradually rises to power. His beautiful princess sister, Yang Xiaoxiao, also likes him, but he remains devoted and doesn't have a harem. There are many humorous moments, and the character development is excellent.

43. 343 签 I've Been Signing In for Ten Years, So Why Am I Still in the Golden Core Realm? 签到十年，朕怎么还是金丹期 It's Zhong Dada!是钟大大诶Eastern Fantasy147k WordsOngoing Liu Duan transmigrates into the Great Qian Dynasty as its Sixth Prince and gets the sign-in System from the start. He thinks he's about to take off. But after ten years of signing in, his cultivation hasn't budged. He's still at the Golden Core stage. His father, Emperor Liu Heng: "Sixth Son, your eldest brother is almost at the Body Integration stage, while you're still stuck at Golden Core?" The other princes: "Sixth Brother, why don't you oversee the Ministry of Rites' ceremonies? Just sta 1Reads—Score100Shelves

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    I laughed so hard my stomach hurt! [Laughing and crying emoji]

44. 344 穿 Transmigrating to a Primitive Tribe to Become Its Chief 穿越原始部落当首领 A Weary Bird Returns to Its Old Woods倦鸟落旧林Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Liu Ji woke up and was startled to find several primitive people in camouflage paint shouting wildly in front of him. Still dazed, he was hit by a flood of memories that weren't his own. “I'm actually Emperor Yan's son-in-law?” 1.5kReads8.7Score101Shelves

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    The first one is my absolute favorite. The other two are also fantastic and incredibly enjoyable.

45. 345 改 Changing My Fate by Transmigrating to Republican-Era China 改命从穿越民国开始 Just a Blade of Grass无事一根草Urban204k WordsCompleted · A gun from the start, and everything else must be earned in battle · Build farms and raise troops with the System, then roll over the enemy with sheer force · An alternate take on history, from the early Republic to the War of Resistance · Brotherhood, love of country, and patriotic action-packed thrills, all in one · Fast-paced, no tormenting the protagonist, and exciting from beginning to end 170Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 346 楚 Heroes of Chu and Han: The Ultimate Showdown Between Rogues and Heroes 楚汉骄雄：流氓与英雄的终极对决 One Who Hears the Wind and Rain听风闻雨者Historical301k WordsOngoing Liu Ji, a rascal from Pei County; Xiang Yu, a tiger of a man from Kuaiji. One rose up after slaying a serpent, the other claimed supremacy by lifting a giant cauldron. Liu Bang suffered defeat after defeat, yet always managed to get back up. Xiang Yu won a hundred battles, yet inched toward ruin. One rallied people by making everyone believe in him; the other held the realm in check by making everyone fear him. From joining forces to overthrow Qin to their face-off at the Feast at Hong Gate, fro 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    When Qin lost its mandate, the world vied for power. A village headman from Sishui and a general from Chu, from their blood oath to their armed conflict, the beacon fires of Julu and the covenant of Guanzhong ultimately converged on the deadly banquet at Hongmen. This book doesn't depict stereotypical characters, but rather the human heart: beneath Liu Bang's magnanimity lies a dagger, and beneath Xiang Yu's bravery lies naiveté. Iron-fisted sieges, intrigue and power struggles, the rise of two heroes, and the transformation of the land. If you want to read a compelling and poignant tale of Chu and Han, this is the book for you.

47. 347 是 Yes, Your Excellency! 是，官家！ Joseph Youdao约瑟夫有道Historical248k WordsOngoing Three modern people transmigrate into an alternate Great Ming: one becomes the emperor, one the chief grand secretary, and one the chief eunuch. They agree to go home after forty-two years. They start sabotaging one another that very day. The emperor wants to cut staff and launch a northern campaign. The chief grand secretary wants to protect everyone's jobs. The eunuch is left to clean up the mess. Famine, border trouble, and earthquakes take turns striking. This is not a story about transmigra 98Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all historical novels I've been enjoying lately, they're super good and I love reading them, especially the first one, I highly recommend them to everyone.

48. 348 被 The Hundred Officials Go Crazy After the First Emperor Hears Their Thoughts! 被始皇读心后，文武百官卷疯了！ Gu Qijin顾七堇Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Mind Reading + Developing the Qin Empire + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Infrastructure Building + No Romance + Everyone’s Favorite + A Cast of Smart Characters] The genius PhD Gu Lingxue woke up one day and transmigrated to the Qin dynasty! With a wave of her little hand, she decided to become an official! If she became an indispensable favorite of Qin Shi Huang, wouldn’t she be able to make the rules? Just as she was drawing up all kinds of development plans, she never expected Ying Zheng to hear 17.1kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves
49. 349 汉 Emperor Wu of Han: A Game of Power 汉武帝：权力的棋局 One Who Hears the Wind and Rain听风闻雨者Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Some call him a tyrant; others say he was a great ruler. He doesn't care. He knows only one thing: the blade in his hand must be fast and ruthless enough to drag the Han dynasty out of the mire. He ascended the throne at sixteen with a terrible hand dealt to him. Over fifty-four years, he drove the Xiongnu so far back they dared not look south, dismantled the feudal lords until nothing remained but ashes, and reforged the very backbone of his people. He honed himself into that blade as well. In 7kReads7.6Score346Shelves
50. 350 帝 The Rise of an Empire: I Extend the Ming Dynasty by Seven Hundred Years! 帝国崛起：我为大明续命七百年！ Little Shark Living in Antarctica住在南极的小鲨Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [System + alternate-history Ming Dynasty + decisive and ruthless + iron-blooded emperor + farming] The Ming Empire is growing weaker by the day. Shen Yu, whose soul has transmigrated into this world, becomes the ninth prince. Let’s see how he makes the Ming realm shine brighter than ever. 29.8kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves

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