Please Recommend High-Quality Historical or Alternate-History Novels with Highly Intelligent Characters 跪求历史，架空，高智商，高质量的小说

1. 101 重 Reborn One Month Earlier: The Heart I Gave Away Will Find Its Home at Last 重生一月前：错付的真心终有归处 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩7k WordsCompleted Reborn One Month Earlier: At Last, My Misplaced Love Finds Its Home 9Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 102 紫 Purple Sun 紫阳 Feng Yu Jiuqiu风御九秋Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsOngoing When the Hu invaded, he lost his family, his home, and his newlywed wife, who was taken from him. He searched for her across a thousand miles but failed to find her. Through a twist of fate, he embarked on the path of Shangqing cultivation. A pedantic scholar gained immortal arts, mastered the immortal way, saved the people, and brought order to the world. 6.8kReads9.2Score768Shelves

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   Trust me, I've been reading on Tomato for years, and these are all hard-earned discoveries. They're truly excellent, all great historical texts.

3. 103 重 Reborn in the Eastern Jin: I Grew Up with Xie Daoyun 重生东晋之我与谢道韫青梅竹马 Peach Blossom, Plum, and Wine桃花李子酒Historical339k WordsOngoing [Realistic] [Farming] [Historical Accuracy] [Aristocratic Clans] [Harem] [Military] He transmigrates to the Eastern Jin dynasty as Liu Heng, the son of the famous scholar Liu Tan and Princess Luling, and the nephew of Huan Wen and Xie An. He and Xie Daoyun have been childhood friends since they were young. As the Liu family declines and the Langya Wang and Chen Commandery Xie clans form an alliance, they force Liu Heng to break off his engagement to Xie Daoyun. Oppressed by aristocratic clans, h 1.7kReads—Score238Shelves
4. 104 1 In 1998, I Saw the Future at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative 1998年，我在供销社看见未来 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩Modern Romance9k WordsCompleted In 1998, I Saw the Future at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative 10Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 105 大 Great Qin: From the Start, I Teach Shang Yang to Reform, and Duke Xiao Loses His Mind 大秦：开局教商鞅变法，孝公麻了 Tang Anxue唐安雪Historical934k WordsOngoing (The rating just opened, so it will rise later) Shang Yang plans to enforce the harsh law of collective punishment. The old clans muster five thousand private troops and force Duke Xiao of Qin to execute his chancellor and apologize! Qin is weak, the states east of the passes mock it as a land of “barbarians,” and the old clans at home keep sucking it dry. Ying Qu Liang seeks to preserve the state through the way of benevolent rule, while Shang Yang is ready to risk his life and fortune to becom 3.4kReads6.1Score172Shelves
6. 106 借 Borrowing Heaven to Change the Ming Dynasty 借天改明 Calling to Heaven叫天Historical2.1M WordsCompleted I transmigrated right in front of Emperor Chongzhen. With my heaven-defying status as a transmigrator, I helped him reform the government, withstand natural disasters, crush the Later Jin, and make our power felt overseas! Could I finally erase the regrets of late Ming history? 15Reads8.5Score—Shelves
7. 107 侯 The Marquis Is Unworthy; After Our Divorce, I Became Richer Than a Nation 侯主不贤，和离后我富可敌国 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted The Marquis Is Incompetent. After Our Divorce, I Became Rich Enough to Rival a Nation 7Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 108 赶 You Kicked Me Out of Liangshan, So Why Panic When I Become Emperor? 赶我下梁山，朕称帝你慌什么 Lü Diaoyang吕调阳Historical1.6M WordsOngoing Lu Mu transmigrates to the late Northern Song Dynasty and becomes a guest of Chai Jin. He plans to help Chai Jin become the ruler of Liangshan, overthrow the corrupt Northern Song, and prevent the Jingkang Catastrophe. But Chai Jin proves impossible to prop up, and conspires with Song Jiang to drive Lu Mu off Liangshan. Lu Mu turns to the imperial court and becomes an obstacle in the Water Margin heroes' path. He intercepts Zhu Tong in Cangzhou, recruits Lu Junyi in Daming Prefecture, and gather 178.2kReads8.4Score19.8kShelves
9. 109 吞 Swallowing the Ming 吞明 Sun-Chasing Samurai逐日武士Historical3.8M WordsCompleted A portal connecting the modern era to the final years of the Ming Dynasty, and an orphan who grew up in the mountains. He decides to save the hundreds of millions of people living through the Ming Dynasty's collapse and build an unprecedented empire! 37Reads8.3Score—Shelves
10. 110 合 A Marriage Contract, and the Cold CEO Secretly Falls for Me 合约成婚，冷面总裁悄悄动心了 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩16k WordsCompleted A Contract Marriage, and the Cold-Faced CEO Secretly Falls for Her 6Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 111 汉 Xu Chu in the Late Han: I Seize the Southeast from the Start 汉末许褚：开局坐断东南 Let's Call Him Teacher Yu就叫虞老师吧Historical2.0M WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Late Han Dynasty] [Slow Burn] [Farming] [Politics] [Conquest] [Scheming] [Political Maneuvering] [Unresolved Regrets] [Transmigration] A modern overworked office drone transmigrates into the late Han Dynasty as Xu Chu, and refuses to accept the fate of being called the “Tiger Fool.” Cao Mengde, you hold the emperor hostage, but did you know my troops, supplies, and wealth can make the warlords bow to me, too? Liu Xuande, you preach benevolence and righteousness, but did you kno 20.4kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves
12. 112 发 Captain of the Faqiu Order: The Lost Coffin of Mount Mang 发丘中郎将·邙山遗棺 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩19k WordsCompleted The Tomb Raider General: The Ancient Coffin of Mount Mang 5Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 113 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
14. 114 回 Back to the Northern Song Dynasty as a Tyrant 回到北宋当暴君 Nine Holes九孔Historical1.7M WordsOngoing It is the first year of the Jingkang era, with just three days left before the Jin army breaches Bianjing, captures the two emperors, Huizong and Qinzong of Song, and brings the Northern Song dynasty to its end. In the Eastern Palace, a young crown prince is reborn in flames. He executes treacherous ministers, slaughters enemy forces, takes control of the court, charms the ladies, and turns the tide at the last moment. He reshapes the world and begins a legendary journey to build a powerful army 87Reads8.5Score—Shelves
15. 115 重 On the Day I Was Reborn, I Tore Up the Family Inheritance Agreement 重生之日，我撕毁全家的遗产协议 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩Urban29k WordsCompleted On the Day I Was Reborn, I Tore Up My Family's Inheritance Agreement 4Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 116 穿 Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms: I Help Cao Cao Conquer the World 穿越三国：我助曹操定鼎天下 A Startling Swan on Paper纸上惊鸿Historical460k WordsOngoing My name is Zhang Mo, courtesy name Ziyi. After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms, I set myself a modest goal: help Cao Cao unite the realm, then retire after accomplishing my mission, with beautiful wives and concubines to enjoy a peaceful life. The plan was perfect, and everything went smoothly... I became Tong Yuan’s disciple and even took my senior brother Zhao Yun with me to join Cao Cao. After mastering my skills, I descended the mountain and formed the Black Armor Army. From then on, th 159Reads6.3Score116Shelves
17. 117 纸 Paper Effigies and the Yin Shop (Part One) 纸扎阴铺(一) Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩17k WordsCompleted Paper Effigies and the Yin Shop (1) 19Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 118 三 Three Kingdoms: Yuan Shao's Rebellious Son Smashes the Imperial Seal from the Start 三国：袁家逆子，开局摔玉玺 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical2.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and becomes Yuan Yao, son of Yuan Gonglu, a dead man walking in his own coffin. With a father who’s dead set on rebelling and becoming emperor, Yuan Yao immediately sees no future for himself. If he wants to survive, he must stop his father, Yuan Shu, from repeating history. He’ll have to oppose him at every turn. “Sun Ce wants to trade the Imperial Seal for Father’s elite troops? I’ll smash the seal myself and see how he plans to make that trade!” 55.9kReads8.7Score5.5kShelves

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    ✨Alternate History of the Three Kingdoms🌿 The protagonist transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms period and is taken in by Diao Chan, the most beautiful woman of the era. He starts with a tenfold speed boost, meaning he receives tenfold feedback for everything he does.✨

19. 119 寒 The Poor Scholar's Most Powerful Minister 寒门第一权臣 Red Leaves Cover the Mountains漫山红遍Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + Tang Dynasty + farming + power struggles + scheming protagonist + no System! A lighthearted, entertaining style that’s guaranteed to leave you both thrilled and grinning~] After transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty, Li Su discovers his family is dirt poor and he has a stunning sister-in-law to support. He has no choice but to use modern knowledge to build a fortune and become the richest man in the Tang Dynasty! But somewhere along the road to becoming the richest man, Li Su seems 245Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty and starts out penniless and struggling. Without any special advantages, he earns money step by step through his own efforts, rising from humble beginnings to become a successful individual. The plot is delicate, full of details, and very well-made!

20. 120 吐 The Rise of Tibet 吐蕃崛起 Wise Dan智慧的丹Historical959k WordsOngoing What if Tubo had attacked Tianzhu first? What if Tubo had become a feudal state? What if Tubo had held off attacks from the Arabs, the Tang, and the Uyghurs on three fronts? Duojie, a modern man, falls from his horse while riding. When he comes to, he discovers he has transmigrated into the body of Chide Zuzan, the Tubo king. As a man from the modern age, how will he lead the Snowy Plateau into the future? 1kReads6.1Score—Shelves
21. 121 我 I Lift Mountains and Carry Cauldrons in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Terrifying Yang Guang 我在隋唐拔山扛鼎，吓坏杨广 Big Sweet Potato大番薯Historical599k WordsCompleted Qin Yuan transmigrated into the chaotic Sui-Tang era. By chance, he obtained a System and began cultivating mystical arts that defied the natural order. According to its cultivation methods, he could gain the strength of dragons and elephants. He would show every hero of the Sui and Tang dynasties what it meant to overcome every technique with sheer strength. “What? Li Yuanba lifted a three-thousand-catty bronze lion statue?” “Bring me a five-thousand-catty one to warm up my legs!” When Qin Yuan 57.8kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

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    I've watched them all, and I'm still following some of them.

22. 122 穿 Transmigrating as Lu Bu: Founding the Han Dynasty Talent Management Center 穿越吕布：创办汉朝人才管理中心 I Owe History a Cigarette我欠历史一根烟Historical244k WordsOngoing No System, no harem, and characters who can think! Conquests in the early stages, farming and development in the middle, and crushing the opposition in the end! He establishes a talent management center and recruits the finest experts under heaven! He establishes Shanhe University to train specialists in every field! He brings the Three Kingdoms era’s top strategists and generals all under his command. Agriculture, people’s livelihoods, government, military affairs, industry, and medicine all fl 1Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Good books should be shared, so I'll share this one. It's a historical book about the Three Kingdoms period, and it's a classic.

23. 123 西 Founding a Kingdom in the Western Regions, One Hundred Thousand Cavalry Ride on Chang’an! 西域建国，十万铁骑踏长安！ Golden Scales黄金天平Historical532k WordsOngoing [Tang dynasty + nation-building + raising a huge army + conquest + revenge + decisive killing] After transmigrating as Li Jiancheng's eldest legitimate son, the disgraced former crown prince of the Tang dynasty, Li Chengdao faces an impossible situation from the start: the Xuanwu Gate massacre! If he can't afford to provoke them, he can still get out of their way. Li Chengdao leads his people west, fighting his way onto the European continent. After ten years of war, he uses firearms and battle 497Reads5.9Score106Shelves
24. 124 大 The Han Empire: Emperor Liu Hong 大汉帝国之大帝刘宏 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Emperor Ling of Han was the last emperor of the Han Dynasty to wield real power. Though he could have changed the course of history, he instead became the root cause of the Han Dynasty's downfall. By a twist of fate, a modern-day top history student is reborn at the end of the Han Dynasty as Emperor Liu Hong. Watch as he gathers the greatest talents of the era and builds an unparalleled legacy. 20kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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    This is a historical fiction story! 🎉🎉① Raindrops fall on the bright yellow glazed tiles, and before they can even bloom and leap, they transform into clear water, silently flowing from the gaps in the glazed tiles into bronze pipes, and then silently into the bluestone-paved canals. This is the most supreme place on earth. It is even the most powerful, noble, and glorious place in all of human civilization. This is the palace of the Ming Dynasty, the Forbidden City of Yingtian (Nanjing).

25. 125 四 Siheyuan: I Had a Home from the Start 四合院，开局有了家 The Wild Divine Beast Who Loves Dry-Roasted Tea爱吃干烘茶的荒神兽Male-Channel Fanfiction2.1M WordsCompleted Heartbroken, Qin Changchuan got drunk and went to the seaside alone in the middle of the night to clear his head. He never expected that after walking along the shore as the tide receded, he would pass out on the beach. When the tide came in, it carried him away and took his life. When he opened his eyes, he discovered he had transmigrated into the TV drama Love in the Courtyard. He hadn't been dealt a bad hand by fate. He'd been given a perfect start from the very beginning. Before, he had felt 84Reads9.1Score—Shelves
26. 126 长 The Princess’s Tactics Are Impeccable, but Her Little Slave Can’t Handle Her Flirting 长公主手段高，小奴隶他不经撩 Wei Xun唯寻Ancient Romance322k WordsCompleted [Master-servant romance + slight yandere elements + reborn revenge against scumbags + sweet romance + heroine spoils hero. A story about a princess who builds her power and takes revenge while doting on her little slave, then goes on to become emperor.] [Unhinged, dark princess vs. sweet, loyal puppy-like little slave] In her previous life, Gu Xun trusted the wrong people and watched her country fall and her family perish. Reborn, Gu Xun vows to protect her homeland and make the so-called destin 4.1kReads9.4Score465Shelves

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    ① The Eldest Princess is brave and resourceful👑👑, the most capable heir. However, in her previous life, she trusted the wrong person, leading to the fall of her kingdom and the destruction of her family. Reborn, no longer bound by emotions, the Eldest Princess is decisive and meticulous in her planning, making her a very satisfying character. She is also ruthless in her revenge. ② Qiao Yi accidentally transmigrates to a matriarchal world❄❄, and immediately sleeps with her husband. Qiao Yi is initially a very straightforward woman, but later becomes a doting husband. Hua Ran is a love-struck character + a "black sesame dumpling" (a love-struck character is the best dowry for a boy). The plot is incredibly sweet, but Hua Ran's experiences are tragic.

27. 127 极 The Ultimate Crown Prince 极品皇太子 Soaring to the Clouds青云直上Historical3.2M WordsCompleted The man standing before you is the most outrageous and one-of-a-kind crown prince in history! He talks back to the emperor, catches corrupt officials, wreaks havoc in the capital, puts down rebels, conquers cities, and charms beauties. Before he knows it, he's living the dream: drunk with beauties in his arms, awake with the fate of the world in his hands! Everyone urges him to ascend the throne, but... “Help! I don't want to be emperor!” 4.4kReads8.6Score367Shelves
28. 128 娇 My Delicate Fox Husband Is Soft and Seductive, and His Dashing Wife Spoils Him Rotten 娇弱狐夫软又撩，飒美妻主宠成宝 Scallion Up the Nose鼻孔里的大葱Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted [Female-Dominated World, Both Pure, 1v1, Devoted Love] [Merciless Ghost-Hunting, Beautiful and Powerful Heroine X Bonelessly Soft, Alluring and Enchanting Fox Spirit] Qiao Yi, a top ghost hunter, transmigrates into a female-dominated world. The moment she opens her eyes, her face is pressed against the fair chest of a handsome fox spirit, and the System informs her that they have already consummated their marriage. The handsome fox spirit calls her “wife” in a sweet, delicate voice, brushes her 1.4kReads8.9Score136Shelves
29. 129 护 The Great General Who Protects the Nation 护国大将军 Would Rather Be Alone宁愿孤独Historical1.8M WordsCompleted After getting drunk and falling into a sewer, Wang Zheng somehow transmigrates to the baffling Zheng Dynasty. From then on, he begins a life of warfare and beautiful women at his side. This is a lighthearted, humorous story that feels close to everyday life. 5Reads8.3Score—Shelves
30. 130 我 My Husband Is Too Frail to Take Care of Himself 我那夫君柔弱不能自理 Qieqie Rong'an惬惬容安Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted A Yan died. She had just turned fourteen that year. But five years after her death, she came back to life. Picking at her toes, she thought for a moment and remembered there was one thing she still hadn’t done. So she hurried through the night to Tianyuan, the foremost of the four great sects in the cultivation world, to find a sickly young man named Wen Qingci. Wen Qingci looked at A Yan, who had broken into Tianyuan Sect in the dead of night, beaten a whole group of disciples, and was now spr 11.9kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
31. 131 史 The Greatest Marquis in History 史上最强侯爷 Dong Yifang东一方Historical3.2M WordsCompleted Wang Qi is reborn in the body of a spoiled young master. With his cunning nature, he plays the pig to eat the tiger, thrashes anyone who dares defy him, and builds the mightiest dynasty in history. 3.3kReads8.5Score255Shelves
32. 132 天 Maxed-Out Talent: I Make My Mark in the Martial World! 天赋拉满，我在武道世界显圣！ July Shooting Star七月飞星Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible from the start + ceiling-level combat power + emperor of a dynasty + powerful lead] Lu Chen transmigrates and is reborn. In this life, he's the fifth prince of the Great Yu Dynasty, blessed with terrifying comprehension and an exceptional constitution. While others are still fretting over how hard it is to reach the ninth level of the Azure Heaven Formula, he's already deduced further improvements to the technique, reaching the unprecedented eleventh level. While others are still str 68.1kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves
33. 133 自 The Carefree Young Prince 自在逍遥小王爷 Ming Chen名尘Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A miserable new graduate meets a cruel twist of fate in the bathroom, only to wake up without a scratch! If you survive a disaster, good fortune is sure to follow! Now it's my turn to make a name for myself, right? Huh, it wasn't a disaster after all. I was just unlucky... Being unlucky is no big deal. I wake up as a young prince? This gate, these decorations... just how much did it cost to furnish this princely mansion? Should I take my servants and guards out on the town as a spoiled young mas 1.7kReads8.6Score111Shelves
34. 134 被 After Being Banished to the Cold Palace, I Cling to the Imperial Preceptor 被打入冷宫后我赖上了国师 Gentle Scholar温柔文人Ancient Romance488k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate into a book + Subverting tropes + Light political intrigue + Devoted to each other + Not a wish-fulfillment story] Jiang Dai was just a busy modern office worker. She clicked on a political intrigue novel to investigate a case, but before she could finish reading it, she opened her eyes one day and found herself as an abandoned consort in the Cold Palace who wouldn't survive three chapters... No, not even one. Where was the essential System for someone who'd transmigrated into a bo 130.9kReads9.5Score20.3kShelves

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    These books are absolutely fantastic! The male and female leads are both incredibly intelligent; they don't treat the readers like idiots.

35. 135 泥 Mud Pearl 泥珠 Edamame Buddha毛豆佛爷Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [A socially awkward, insecure mountain girl x a wicked young master with the world at his feet] ㅤ When Yu Pan Di was thirteen, her parents "entrusted" her to the Yue family for a hundred thousand yuan. Yue Jian Che renamed her Yu Zhu. He said Zhu meant a rare pearl, but what he really had in mind was the word for pig, as in stupid as one.ㅤㅤ She was a dingy mountain moon from the depths of the Qinling Mountains: quiet, awkward, and insecure, never daring to ask for anything. He was a handsome, vi 139.6kReads8.6Score20.1kShelves
36. 136 拒 I Refuse to Be a Concubine 拒为妾 Cloud Mountain Crow云山鸦Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted (Originally titled “Pursuing Her”) Sixteen years after transmigrating, Xu Luan has spent every day being careful and cautious as a hereditary servant of the Liang family. Hereditary servants have little chance of buying their freedom unless their masters grant them permission, so even after saving enough money to redeem herself, she keeps waiting for an opportunity. One day, she accompanies the Old Madam to a temple to pray for blessings. When bandits attack, she knows her chance has come. Xu Lu 22.6kReads8.6Score2.8kShelves
37. 137 逍 The Carefree Young Prince 逍遥小王爷 Carefree Little Daoist佛系小道长Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Fate is a mysterious thing, and life is full of twists. Keeping a low profile is my motto. If I act bold, it's because you made me do it. Actually, playing the pig to eat the tiger is what I'm best at! Li Ye thinks he's just a lazy fish, but somehow he's exactly what so many people want. Oh well, being handsome is such a hassle... 479Reads8.0Score100Shelves
38. 138 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 210kReads9.7Score28.1kShelves
39. 139 霸 Tyrant Song: I, the Liangshan Stronghold Chief, Will Restore China! 霸宋：我，梁山寨主，匡扶华夏！ Shiyi Lu十一露Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Wang Tie, a modern-day veteran special forces soldier, unexpectedly transmigrates as the son of Wang Lun, the first leader of the Water Margin stronghold. What? Lin Chong is going to kill Wang Lun tomorrow. Is his life as good as over? He’s a seasoned special forces soldier, armed with all sorts of survival skills and intimate knowledge of the Water Margin plot. How could he possibly die on the spot? He recruits Lin Chong, takes over as leader, kills Chao Gai, outmaneuvers Song Jiang, and stockp 8.1kReads8.9Score644Shelves

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    This is absolutely possible.

40. 140 白 The White Horse Roars Through the Three Kingdoms 白马啸三国 Tiger Roars Through the Woods, A Passionate Sword虎啸山林多情剑Historical2.0M WordsCompleted After unexpectedly transmigrating into the chaotic Three Kingdoms era, young Ding Wei refuses to settle for an ordinary life. Watch as he shoulders a great responsibility, rides his white horse to defend the frontier, and writes an epic tale of heroism. He recruits renowned generals and brilliant strategists, makes his mark across the waning Han Dynasty, avenges his family, drives out foreign invaders, and forges an ironclad military spirit. With heroic ambition, he becomes an emperor for the ag 5.5kReads8.6Score496Shelves
41. 141 父 Father, I Only Want to Be a Prince 父皇，我只想当个王爷 A Man with a Wu Hook男儿带吴钩Historical5.3M WordsCompleted In the 115th year of the Jingli era, the realm was in turmoil, with three kingdoms standing in opposition. On that day, Ye Zhuo, heir to the Prince of Shou, opened his eyes after being unconscious for three years... Ye Zhuo only wanted to live a quiet, carefree life as a hedonistic playboy. But he was so outstanding that he shone wherever he went. See how Ye Zhuo carves out a path to becoming a wise prince in this chaotic age, one that belongs to him alone! 27.4kReads8.7Score2.3kShelves

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    It's absolutely fine here

42. 142 最 The Strongest Crown Prince 最强大皇子 Roar of the Dragon and Tiger龙虎啸Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [Alternate history + wish fulfillment + high energy + political intrigue + no System] Zhao Zheng transmigrated by accident and became the eldest prince of Zhao. He should have been the most privileged heir in the world, living in boundless splendor. But from the start, he became a prisoner. Falsely accused, bullied, powerless, and marked for death! Faced with this miserable predicament... Zhao Zheng's answer was simple: Don't back down. Fight! Since others were plotting so desperately to kill hi 391Reads8.3Score112Shelves
43. 143 逍 The Carefree Little Landlord 逍遥小地主 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical3.0M WordsCompleted He was lucky enough to transmigrate, and even into the family of a wealthy landlord. He'd never have to worry about food or clothes, but he had no intention of wasting his life doing nothing. So Fu Xiaoguan casually set a few things in motion, never expecting the impact to be so enormous. The emperor wants to make him a first-rank official, the princess wants him as her husband, the daughter of the Minister's household refuses to marry anyone else, the barbarians want his head, the Yi Kingdom wa 36.4kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves

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    These might be exactly what you're looking for! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] Absolutely gorgeous, no explanation needed.

44. 144 开 From the Start, the Sky Screen Reveals I'll Become an Emperor for the Ages 开局天幕曝光我会成为千古一帝 I'm the Best at Slacking Off at Work上班摸鱼我最行Historical195k WordsOngoing [Male Protagonist + Alternate History + Sky Screen + No Romance + Wish-Fulfillment + Everyone’s Favorite] [The rating is low because it just came out~] I’ve been born again and again. The bad news: This time, I’m an unloved prince in a feudal dynasty. The good news: People can cultivate in this world. Do I even need to choose? I mash the cultivation button. My goal in life is to cultivate hard and ascend as soon as possible. But one day, a gigantic sky screen appears [Today, we’re counting down 6.8kReads8.7Score366Shelves

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    [Kiss][Kiss] Time travel + alternate history, first book: The male protagonist becomes an unfavored prince in a feudal dynasty. The good news is he can cultivate and ascend to immortality; the bad news is a celestial canopy has appeared, exposing his deeds. Hahaha. The second completed novel is about the fifth little white-haired prince of the Holy Emperor…

45. 145 大 Great Tang: Give Your Seat to the Blind Man 大唐：给瞎子让座 A Big Shark一头大鲨鱼Historical4.8M WordsCompleted Other people transmigrate to the Tang dynasty and either make salt to earn a noble title, predict natural disasters to become high officials, or brew wine and become the richest man in the land. How come I transmigrated into a blind man? Still, at least I awakened the ability to see with my mind, letting me view the world through my heart. In the early years of Zhenguan, the first imperial decree called for people to marry and have children. The government ordered wives to be assigned, and newly 11.6kReads8.7Score913Shelves
46. 146 飞 After Failing to Ascend, I Became the Little White Emperor 飞升失败后成了小白皇帝 Wine God, Green Grape酒神葡萄绿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A male-lead, no-romance, ancient-world kingdom-building story with a golden finger: he’s the only cultivator in the world Synopsis: After transmigrating to the cultivation world and failing to ascend, I’m reborn as a prince in an ancient kingdom. The good news is that this world has spiritual energy, so I can keep cultivating. The bad news is that the throne somehow falls into my lap. I have to be a good emperor and cultivate the Dao properly. My dream of ascending hasn’t changed. You people nee 11kReads9.3Score895Shelves
47. 147 重 Reborn as the Emperor 重生之老子是皇帝 Er Dan贰蛋Historical5.7M WordsCompleted To sleep with beauties in his arms and wield power over all under heaven when he wakes: now that’s the life a man should lead! Zhao Dongting transmigrates into an emperor and tirelessly pursues this modest goal. 2.7kReads8.8Score310Shelves
48. 148 消 The Crown Prince's Grandson Who Disappeared for Eight Years 消失八年的皇太孙 Borrowing One Hundred Thousand Arrows借箭十万Historical5.1M WordsCompleted Zhu Ying is implicated and sent to the Imperial Music Bureau, where he becomes a menial servant! To his surprise, his true identity is Zhu Xiongying, Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest grandson, who supposedly died eight years ago! An eagle bears jade in its claws, while swallows cannot escape! The sun and moon shine over the land, and the four seas submit! You say Zhu Yunwen...the Jianwen Emperor... He merely deposed the eldest grandson! You say Zhu Di...the great Yongle Emperor? He's my general in the 31.3kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves

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    ① Li Kuan, as the second son of Li Shimin, suffered a serious illness in his childhood. When he woke up, he was blessed with a great opportunity - from then on, he had three thousand shadow assassins by his side, and he could go anywhere in the world.

49. 149 明 Late Ming: Turning the Tide 明末之力挽狂澜 Angel Wings Soaring天使之翼飞扬Historical2.8M WordsCompleted The protagonist is hit by a shell while saving someone and transmigrates to the late Ming dynasty, where he sets out to save the Great Ming. This is a historical strategy SLG game... No, wait, it's a transmigration novel. Starting out as a low-ranking scholar, the protagonist perseveres through hardship and ultimately turns the tide in this extraordinary story... 215Reads8.6Score137Shelves
50. 150 崇 Chongzhen: My Life Has Been on Thin Ice 崇祯：我这一生如履薄冰 The Clear Breeze Chases Dust, Leaving No Common Souls Behind清风逐尘不留俗人Historical2.0M WordsOngoing (An immersive experience of Zhu Youjian's life and the true nature of the chaos at the end of the Ming dynasty! Not a power fantasy!) At the end of the thirty-eighth year of the Wanli reign, a report that Liaodong postal couriers had frozen to death was being used by a eunuch to prop up a table leg. The rice wasted at banquets by wealthy gentry in Jiangnan was worth more than three years of disaster relief in Shaanxi. Nanmu timber for the construction of the three great halls in the Forbidden Ci 690Reads6.4Score103Shelves

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    Here are a few highly recommended, addictive historical time-travel novels without a system. The first new book: Depicting the late Ming Dynasty, a time of frequent natural disasters, an incompetent court, an empty treasury, border unrest, and widespread poverty, beset by internal and external troubles. The story follows Zhu Youjian, the last Han Chinese emperor, as he navigates the treacherous palace, carefully navigates the complexities of court life, builds his power base in seclusion, and ultimately reigns supreme. A highlight of this book is its vivid and compelling character development. The characters are not merely plot devices; each is fleshed out, experiencing joy and sorrow, possessing both wisdom and cunning. The book dissects human nature, revealing hidden intelligence, concealed strength, self-reflection, and emotional restraint… using insightful observations as a weapon to dismantle inner demons and break through the schemes of others. The second and third books feature profound and fluent writing, a plot that unfolds logically and meticulously, vivid characters with high intelligence, and a strong sense of historical accuracy. They fill in the gaps in the lineage of Crown Prince Zhu Biao, depicting the simple, everyday relationships of three generations of the imperial family: the grandson of the emperor Zhu Xiong Ying, Zhu Biao, and Zhu Yuanzhang. Each generation carries the weight of their imperial mission, carefully navigating the complexities of power and shaping the world. The fourth book boasts a deep historical foundation, sharp writing, and rigorous logic. It explores the impermanence of fate and the ruthlessness of self-interest, showing how the short-lived carpenter-emperor Zhu Youxiao schemes for the future. The fifth book chronicles the battles against rebels, the defense of the capital, the conquest of the Jurchens, the stabilization of the borders, the suppression of bandits, the struggle against officials and gentry, and the rectification of corruption. When natural disasters, war, and the barriers of officialdom become shackles of destiny, the author uses wisdom to break free, risking his life; when the laws of survival intertwine with human weaknesses, the author uses strategy to break through the web, using the game as a chessboard. Only those who can outmaneuver fate are true heroes. In short, the book depicts the political intrigues and power struggles of the imperial court, the treacherous schemes of rulers, the journey through time and space, the legends of emperors, the regrets of dynasties, and the allure of history, showcasing the rise and fall of dynasties as the wheels of history roll ever onward.

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