Looking for Alternate-History Novels About Warring Heroes, Without Modern Weapons 找架空历史，诸雄争霸的，不要热武器。

1. 151 山 Blood and Tears Across the Land 山河泣血 Firebird on the Iceberg冰山上的火鸟Historical437k WordsOngoing In the first year of Jingkang, northern horsemen swept south and Bianliang fell. The emperors Huizong and Qinzong were taken captive, and the Northern Song dynasty was brought to ruin. Cao Gang watched the palaces reduced to rubble and the people driven from their homes. He once led a force to resist, but the court was incompetent and factional strife ran rampant, making it impossible to turn the tide. After the city fell, he lost heart and gave himself over to despair. On the road into exile, 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Set in the era of cold weapons, this is a single-female protagonist novel without a system, time travel, or cheat codes, based on real history. The writing is excellent, interspersed with poetry and prose, and the plot is vivid, with lifelike character portrayals.

2. 152 拯 Saving the Qin Dynasty: Become a King Who Rules Heaven and Earth 拯救大秦：做主宰乾坤的王 Wu Shi San伍拾三Martial Arts1.3M WordsOngoing A stunt double is accidentally electrocuted and wakes up in the Great Qin dynasty as Fusu. At court, powerful eunuchs and treacherous ministers persecute him; in the martial world, practitioners of yin-yang arts hunt him down. Within the empire, remnants of the Six States are stirring, while beyond its borders, the Xiongnu cavalry watches like a pack of hungry wolves. Can Fusu escape these dangers? And how will he save Great Qin? 307Reads9.5Score113Shelves

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   Amidst the strife of various schools of thought and the clash of heroes from six states, a top student transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty. Can he rewrite the fate of the empire?

3. 153 谋 Scheming in the Three Kingdoms 谋算三国 Arrow Rain, Plum Fragrance箭雨梅香Historical358k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue] + [Passionate Action] + [No System] In a chaotic age, the world is a game of chess, and every move hides a blade! The battlefield runs red with blood while schemes churn behind the scenes. From within the command tent, strategies unfold, and with a laugh, enemy ships are reduced to ashes. The highest form of warfare is to defeat an enemy through strategy, without spilling blood. But if anyone dares defy me, I’ll leave them strewn across the land, with rivers of blood flowing 1kReads8.6Score—Shelves

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   This is a super good Three Kingdoms novel, I give it 5 stars! [Heart]❤️

4. 154 护 Defending the Nation: Starting by Saving the Empress 护国：从救下皇后开始 Leisurely Guest in the Deep Mountains深山悠客Historical703k WordsCompleted Liu Yi, the elite special forces “Wolf King,” transmigrates into the body of a discarded prince’s guard. Leading three hundred cavalrymen, he rescues the rebel leader Lin Xue and captures the palace. They seal their alliance with blood: “You abandon the throne, and I’ll take it!” In two years, they crush the rich and powerful; in three, they unify the country, then ride beyond the borders of the Han realm. On their wedding night, Lin Xue slips off her phoenix robe. “I don’t want to be empress. I 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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   They have no systems or firearms, but their military strategies and plans are unparalleled!

5. 155 从 From Frontier Army Officer to Conquering the World 从边军校尉开始征战天下 Seven Blades七刃Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Modern-day office drone Qin Chuan transmigrates to the Great Zhou Dynasty, only to find himself from the start a low-ranking officer at Tianxiong Pass! With barbarian cavalry pounding at the border from without and court intrigue framing him from within, he has no System or golden finger, only a modern mindset and a ruthless, iron-blooded streak. Others say a border officer is a pawn with nowhere to go, but he is determined to make his move, break through the frontier, purge treacherous official 2.2kReads6.7Score137Shelves

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   An alternate history novel, without a system, set in ancient times, starting as a border army!

6. 156 开 From the Start, I Was Ordered to Save the Country, Surrounded by Convicts and Rebels 开局奉旨救国，身边全是重犯逆党 Little Attila小阿提拉Historical136k WordsOngoing No gunpowder, no supernatural powers: iron cavalry charging head-on, blades and armor clashing in a fight to the finish! A respectable commoner in the Sheng Dynasty, a bandit soldier in a time of chaos! Others transmigrate as princes, nobles, ministers, and generals. From the start, I'm a conscripted pawn sent across the river. Before I even make it to camp, the ranks collapse. I have to scavenge for weapons, and I nearly starve to death while escaping! Then I ambush and kill my first Tartar, an —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Pure Cold Weapon Showdown

7. 157 寒 The Emperor Star of a Poor Family 寒门帝星 Wielding a Spear at the Abyss执戈临渊Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A divine artifact shatters, and turmoil rises on every side; Like windblown willow fluff, like duckweed adrift in the rain. Lin Feng wants only to protect little Qingyan Village and live in peace. But the iron hooves of a chaotic age crush the last of his innocence. When he first grips a bloodstained saber, when he is forced to make a cruel choice, a thought takes root and grows wild in his heart: This world that devours people should not be this way! Watch as a humble mountain-village hunter ra 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's worth reading; it's not mindless or a typical wish-fulfillment story.

8. 158 盛 The Great Prosperity of the Realm 盛鼎天下 Nine Pages to the End九页未央Historical599k WordsCompleted [Fast-Paced + Ancient-Era Power Struggles + No System + No Transmigration + Ensemble Cast + Hard-Core Historical Intrigue] Ambushed on the way home from the start? Do you really think my brothers are pushovers? My father hesitates? As heir apparent, I'll raise an army and rebel! My second brother is peerless in strategy, and my third brother is unstoppable in battle? They're just my top-tier workhorses! Nine out of ten great clans are Fu, and the last one's named Gu? Sorry, in front of me, Your 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It perfectly meets your requirements.

9. 159 殖 Colonizing the Ming Dynasty 殖民大明 Shang Bigmouth尚大嘴Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Wang Ding obtains a magical piece of jade that can open a spatial rift, creating a gateway to the Ming dynasty. There, Wang Ding finds wealth and glory in a new world. This is the story of how he saves people and kills them. 6.2kReads8.8Score428Shelves

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   Go colonize the Ming Dynasty! Gain wealth and glory in this new world.

10. 160 大 Heroes of the Great Desert 大漠群英传 A Lone Egret Flying Through the Sunset Glow落霞孤鹭飞Historical401k WordsOngoing If you had three years’ warning, could you prevent the An Lushan Rebellion? The protagonist, Song Jiru, comes from an official’s family. Talented in both letters and arms, he worries for his country and its people. In the tenth year of the Tianbao era, he sets out into the martial world to investigate the truth behind his father’s death. From the Grand Canal to the Silk Road, from swordplay in Jiangnan to the deserts and strange blades, he begins by governing a small frontier town before enterin —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two men with vastly different personalities, their own epic tales of growth. Fifteen years ago, Han Qinhu, the military governor of Anxi, was murdered. His son, Han Chongjing, to escape his enemies, changed his name to Song Jiru and traveled to Jiangnan to investigate his father's death. There, he met the carefree Zhang Changgong. The two became friends and embarked on a journey together. From the swordplay and intrigue of Jiangnan to the iron cavalry and swords of the desert desert, and then to the power struggles of the Chang'an court, Song Jiru and Zhang Changgong constantly learned and grew. During this time, Song Jiru's sister, Han Xue'er, was also drawn into the conflict, becoming entangled in a complex web of love and hate with Zhang Changgong. After enduring numerous hardships, the three finally rose from the ashes. Ultimately, they disappeared into the desert, seizing the opportunity presented by the An Lushan Rebellion to rise up and establish their own independent kingdom in the vast northwest, with the Tianshan Mountains as the boundary.

11. 161 明 The Rise of the Late Ming: A Reborn Man’s Celebration 明末崛起：重生者的狂欢 The Eighth Sea第八海Historical3.8M WordsCompleted What should you do after arriving in the late Ming dynasty? The last unified feudal dynasty founded by the Han people was already nearing its end. Productivity was low, there was no industry, most people couldn't even read, and there was a severe imbalance between men and women. The only solution was to give the people land so they could eat their fill, then build schools where children could learn to read and do arithmetic. Next, establish a system that could be continuously improved, rebuild p 786Reads8.0Score109Shelves

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    The protagonist travels to the late Ming Dynasty, seizes land from the wealthy and redistributes it, establishes a completely new system, and builds a new Chinese empire.

12. 162 鹿 A Deer Treads the Dust of Yong 鹿踏雍尘 Linlugu City林鹿谷城Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Great Yong dynasty, royal princes fought for the throne, military governors carved up the realm, and aristocratic clans meddled in government. The foundations of three hundred years crumbled, while the northwestern frontier lay strewn with bones. Lin Lu, a poor young man from Gucheng, joined the army in Shuofang with the ambition of “defending the land and securing the borders.” But when his army rations were stolen, his military achievements taken from him, and his rel 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [An Epic Struggle for Supremacy by a Ruthless Hero] Lin Lu, a commoner from a humble background, rises from the ashes of war to establish his base in Shuofang, advancing step by step with meticulous planning. His strategists and cunning advisors devise intricate schemes, his four wives each possess unique talents, and his iron cavalry crushes the Qiang tribes of the North. High-octane plot twists abound: Chi An Yuan's counterattack kills Ma Yue, Jia Yu's treacherous scheme dismantles the Qiang, and the Dark Feather Guard weaves a web across the land. Reading is like playing a game of chess; the cold, sharp pen brings to life the clash of power and intrigue, creating an immersive experience—this is not a lighthearted thriller, but a meticulously crafted guide to survival in a chaotic world.

13. 163 权 The Conquest for Power 权征 Riding a Wild Boar骑着野猪Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A young master of the Duan clan, a powerful family in Xuantu Commandery, Pingzhou, within the Great Zhou Empire, travels to the imperial capital to study at the Imperial Academy. He never expects to get caught up in factional struggles at court, setting him on a path to power! (This is not a pure wish-fulfillment novel. It focuses on political maneuvering and war, and the protagonist is a bit of a pushover early on!) 365Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Alternate historical novels with a slow pace

14. 164 北 King of the Northern Frontier: Starting with Faking My Death 北境之王：从假死开始 Woodenhead's Journal木头的日志Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Shen Yan, a top modern strategic analyst, awakens after an explosion to find himself in the body of Xiao Jingming, the poisoned, good-for-nothing fourth prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Facing certain death, he calculates every move with precision, feigns death with a silver needle, and sets an astonishing deception in motion. A “tragic accident” sets a fire. A charred corpse lets him slip away unnoticed. The emperor posthumously ennobles him, and his ceremonial tomb is sent to the northern fro 3.5kReads7.9Score371Shelves

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    Cold weapon era

15. 165 从 From Border Guard to Great Xia's First King 从边军到大夏第一王 Qing Qing Ruo Xue卿卿若雪Historical306k WordsOngoing Modern veteran Lu Chen transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking border soldier in the Great Xia Empire. Using modern tactics, he improves weapons, sweeps away the barbarians, puts down rebellions, builds a navy, wipes out the Japanese, and conquers lands overseas. Rising from the lowest ranks to become a prince who rules a frontier, he uses his iron will to bring peace to the Great Xia Empire. 41Reads—Score100Shelves

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    An alternate history novel with a protagonist who is ruthless and decisive.

16. 166 我 I Took On the Imperial Throne 我和皇权杠上了 Feng Chen Mozi风尘莫子Historical456k WordsOngoing The “notorious” assassin Meng Hu was blown to ashes by a depleted uranium bomb. Meanwhile, Meng Hu of the Yong’an Empire simply woke from a dream as a different person. From his very first day as a ninth-rank Fengluan official at the Jiaofang Bureau, he found himself at odds with the imperial court. What sparks will fly between a trigger-happy assassin and the authoritarian power of an ancient empire? 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story about an assassin who travels to a fictional world and conquers it. [Eating popcorn][Smirking][Shocked]

17. 167 大 The Age of Great Yin: Reborn into Intrigue and Conquest 大胤之世：重生的权谋与征伐 Dou Tu A Lu Te斗图阿鲁特Eastern Fantasy257k WordsOngoing Su Ran, a modern genius of ancient martial arts, accidentally transmigrates while exploring an ancient ruin and takes over the body of Yan Yu, a collateral member of the Yan family in Yunxiang Province. The Yan family's main and collateral branches are deeply divided, and Yan Yu is treated with cold indifference. But drawing on the martial arts foundations he built in his previous life, Su Ran is determined to rewrite his fate. With the Yan family preparing for its clan trials, he plans to use t —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 168 宋 Song Cavalry Rules the World 宋骑天下 Plain White of Cizhou刺州的素白Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Modern engineering PhD Zhao Qi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji. With the Jingkang Incident looming, he resolves to turn the empire’s fortunes around. His first move is to expand the Imperial City Bureau and divide its duties into specialized branches. When his ministers denounce him for “neglecting his proper duties,” Zhao Qi quietly equips all three armies with newly developed Shenbi crossbows. When the Jin army marches south toward the Sixteen Prefe 401Reads8.8Score564Shelves

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    This book is incredibly good! The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song. He uses advanced technology to create guns and cannons, and eventually unifies the world.

19. 169 穿 After I Transmigrated, Foreigners Hailed Me as the Scourge of God 穿越后，老外尊称我为上帝之鞭 Joyful Long欢喜珑Historical682k WordsOngoing After I joined the rebel army, Old Zhu said, “I'm broke!” No problem! Ever heard of the [Golden Juice trade]? After I helped Old Zhu conquer the realm, he said, “The treasury is empty!” No problem! There's a [Gold and Silver Island] across the sea! Old Zhu said, “We don't have enough laborers to build the Great Wall!” No problem! There are plenty of people in [Tianzhu]! Old Zhu said, “I want to see a flying dance!” No problem! I'll take a trip to the [Western Regions]! Old Zhu said, “There's a r 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

20. 170 我 With a Scroll of Mountains and Rivers, I Transmigrate Through Time to Chase the Light 我携山河画卷，穿越古今追光 Ultraman Kaman奥特卡曼Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Historical Transmigration | the Myriad Worlds | Two Powerful Leads and Political Intrigue | Chinese Cultural Heritage | Journeys Through Multiple Dynasties | Satisfying Comeback] Historian Lin Yu accidentally touched an ancient map of mountains and rivers and fell into the real past. From the start, he found himself in a mass grave from the Warring States period, with a rain of Qin arrows bearing down on him. He nearly perished in the wilderness. While others who transmigrated brought Systems 59Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Heroic fighting spirit, strategic brilliance, patriotism, concern for the nation and its people, and passionate fervor are all embodied in the book. [Cool][Cool]

21. 171 逆 A History of Negentropy 逆熵史 Ten for Ten十打十Historical123k WordsOngoing Is transmigrating to ancient times really so great? You can't speak the language. The pronunciation of Middle Chinese is vastly different from what we speak today. How much modern knowledge can you remember? How much can you actually use? Poetry, literature, math, physics, and chemistry: how much can you recall? Memorize a poem and get a city? Oh no, no, no, no~ Household registers from Dunhuang in the Tang dynasty show that ordinary farmers worked an average of 14 hours a day. Before the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This was originally intended to be realistic, depicting a struggle for supremacy starting from the bottom, with a logically sound and gradual development; there won't be any sudden guns appearing out of nowhere. If you don't like it, please hit me, but go easy on me.

22. 172 三 Three Kingdoms: My Wife’s Surname Is Liu, and Her Dowry Includes Guan and Zhang 三国：家妻姓刘，嫁妆有关张 The Old Salted Fish of Yashan亚山的老咸鱼Historical177k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Wild Imagination] [Apocalyptic Crisis] [Does Not Support Liu Bei] [Liu Bei Supports Me] [Does Not Restore the Han] [Historical Generals] [One Heroine] Yang Chen, a young man from Earth, transmigrates into the Hongnong Yang clan in the year 162. When he awakens the wisdom of his past life at age six, he discovers that this world is entirely different from the one he knew. A century earlier, a white horse carried scriptures here, but they were not Buddhist teachings. They were th 296Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new book is launched, a fresh interpretation of the Three Kingdoms story. The male protagonist is a time traveler, the female protagonist is a gender-swapped Liu Bei, historical generals make cameo appearances, "I will not serve Liu, but Liu will serve me, to take over the Han Dynasty," with a complete 6-volume story outline, guaranteed to be over a million words. Welcome readers who love the Three Kingdoms to enjoy it!

23. 173 西 Western Fantasy: The Blood Demon of Another World Evolves 西幻：异界血魔进化录 Cool-Off Period清冷期Eastern Fantasy370k WordsOngoing [Western Fantasy] [Sword and Sorcery] [Alternate World] [Ensemble Cast] [Conquest] The protagonist, Teddy, is transported into another world and becomes the son of a blacksmith. He gets a frail body and earns the title of useless son. At first, he thinks he has anemia. Who would have guessed it was actually a bloodline mutation that makes him addicted to drinking blood? In this other world, he is absolutely considered a heretic. In this impoverished countryside, all he can do is keep his head do 3.8kReads7.3Score495Shelves

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    [Western Fantasy + Conquest + Dual Protagonist Storyline + Sword and Magic + Fictional World] — A bloodthirsty youth, a youth imbued with holy light. Their intertwined fates become the core of power struggles and conquests. There is no absolute justice, nor absolute evil; they confront the greed and hypocrisy of human nature. Holy light does not necessarily represent salvation, and bloodlust is not merely destruction…

24. 174 战 Tactical Game 战术游戏 YeziYeager叶子YeagerSports630k WordsOngoing What’s the most important concept in close-quarters battle when clearing a room? The fatal funnel, of course. How do you zero an 85 sniper rifle before using it? So you have to pull back the hammer on an anti-tank rocket launcher before firing it… The Mi-17’s power cart has broken down. How are we supposed to take off? In the Sicilian Campaign, how did Bradley, a lifelong good guy, screw over his allies? Though, to be fair, there was a good reason. Who was the real hero of the Jingkang humiliati 185Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wars from different eras have been raging, starting in Sicily during World War II, and now they are falling under Genghis Khan's control.

25. 175 全 Global Lord: From the Start, I Built the First Village in Jiuzhou 全民领主：开局建立九州第一村 The Luo Clan Patriarch洛氏掌门人Sports918k WordsCompleted People aged 18 to 50 from around the world are transported by a mysterious force to the unknown planet Kyushu. “Players” from different countries are assigned to nine separate continents, each with its own distinct civilization. Everyone sheds their former identity and becomes a “lord” responsible for leading a people. To survive, they must compete with other lords for resources and territory while fending off attacks from powerful natives hostile to outsiders. By a twist of fate, Luo Feng, who 444Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    This isekai (another world) conquest novel boasts excellent writing style, pacing, and a captivating plot.

26. 176 涅 Nirvana: The Phoenix Emperor Returns, and the Empress Rises 涅槃：凤皇归来，女帝的崛起 Sister Ye Yan夜燕姐Ancient Romance684k WordsOngoing [Beautiful, powerful, and tragic heroine + exceptionally high intelligence + political intrigue and revenge + female emperor] On a snowy night, her mother was brutally killed. Ten-year-old Xiao Zhuo clutched half of a phoenix jade pendant as men in black hunted her relentlessly. She fell into an icy river and fought wild dogs for scraps. Only after tasting the world's bitterest hardships did she learn that hell could look just like the human world. Forced into the palace one day, she was shocked 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Alternate universe, historical setting, political intrigue, palace intrigue, empress series

27. 177 大 Great Zhou: From Brothel Servant to Power Behind the Throne 大周：从青楼杂役到权倾朝野 Earl Dials福尔屌斯Historical152k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue + low martial arts + harem + rebellion + the Opium War + ruling the world] Lin Yi, a history PhD student, finds himself in the body of a servant. He has no System, no cheat, only a wretched background and a lifetime of humiliation. The world is blind, insulting me, cursing me, bullying me, and ruining me. What should I do? Answer: If they can be killed, kill them. So, on a moonless night, Lin Yi cut off all sixty-six heads in the Marquis's residence and embarked on a path of 10Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    This is a fictional historical story; there are no modern weapons yet, and the future is unknown. It's a story about conquest, featuring high-IQ characters who plan ten steps ahead for every one they take. [Learned][Learned]

28. 178 龙 The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Historical163k WordsOngoing “The emperor in Chang’an, the army of the Wei residence.” The Wei residence’s household troops had become a thing of the past beneath the executioner’s blade, while the emperor in Chang’an lived in constant fear amid troubles both within and without. Does an emperor have some special birthright? Whoever commands the strongest troops and finest horses becomes emperor! Flames raged everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang was now divided among rival regional warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is a slow-burn story (you'll be a bystander in the early stages). It features no system, no time travel, no showing off, no mindless plots, no infighting, no cultivation, no technology, no special effects, no melodrama, no AI, no cheat codes, and absolutely nothing superfluous. It has history, characters, war, intrigue, and strategy. An adopted son seizes power, controls regional warlords, and ultimately unifies the country, continuing the five-hundred-year-long golden age of the Tang Dynasty! New book recommendation!!

29. 179 蜀 The Last Survivor of Shu Han: Reviving the Five Tiger Generals from the Start 蜀汉未亡人：开局复活五虎上将 Xiaoyao Zhaoyun逍遥兆允Historical987k WordsCompleted [Alternate history] + [Han dynasty orthodoxy] + [Five Tigers reborn] + [Cautious yet fierce] + [A weak nation strikes back] + [Continental conquest] + [Fervent battles and slaughter] + [Championing justice] + [Schemes, open and hidden] As long as one branch of the Liu clan survives, Shu Han will never fall! Revive the Five Tiger Generals and inherit the Fire Dragon Spear. Watch how my great-grandson Liu Bei turns the tide when all seems lost and saves a crumbling empire! 1.3kReads7.3Score129Shelves

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    No firearms!

30. 180 被 After He Cut Ties with Me, He Went Mad and Chased the Poisonous Woman Who Eloped 被一刀两断后，他疯追毒女私奔 Nan Shan Dou南山窦Ancient Romance364k WordsOngoing A proud, devoted prince VS the cool-headed young leader of a poison sect [Traditional historical romance + two strong leads + four fictional kingdoms + revenge and a touch of court intrigue + emotional push and pull + devoted to each other, HE] * He went from a frail hostage prince to a ruthless god of death. After lying low for five years, he finally closed the net, only to uncover a counterfeit pawn. When they first met, she was a prisoner of war and he was the commander. She claimed she only 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely no firearms. So far, the characters are basically living in military camps. [Thinking][Thinking]

31. 181 雪 After the Snowy Night Coup, I Became the Leader of Humanity 雪夜逼宫后，我成了人族共主 Mo Xingyue莫星越Historical604k WordsCompleted The loyal die first, the brave follow, and the wise and sincere all become bones in an age of chaos. Once every idealist has fallen, all that remains is the ultimate contest between hypocrites and true villains. In the fourteenth year of Yonglu, in Longyou of the Great Jing. A clear-eyed soul from the modern era awakens in the body of a dying youth as a bowl of blood sacrifice is raised to his lips. He finds himself in a world of despair: the loyal die betrayed, the idealists sink beneath the ri 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Alternate history novel, a battleground of warring states, without firearms.

32. 182 汉 War Flames at the End of the Han Dynasty: Starting in Donghai Commandery 汉末烽火，从东海郡起步 Heaven and Earth Shift and Wave-Fording Steps乾坤大挪移和凌波微步Historical931k WordsCompleted In Flames of War at the End of the Han, Starting from Donghai Commandery, Liu He is a modern man whose soul transmigrates into the body of Liu He, the eight-year-old legitimate eldest son of Liu Yu. With no System, he transmigrates early and prepares early. At fifteen, he sets out to recruit the famous strategists and generals of the Three Kingdoms. Before Emperor Liu Hong of the Han dies, he hastens to seize the surrounding countries' territory and create several new provinces: the Korean Penin 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No firearms, time-traveled to the Three Kingdoms period, no system.

33. 183 定 Forging a National Strategy: Scheming for the Realm in Troubled Times and Unifying the Empire 定国策：乱世谋国，一统江山 Sole Owner of Seven Dou独占七斗Historical281k WordsCompleted Overnight, Xiao Ce transmigrated and became the son of a defeated general. His father had died in battle, his clan looked down on him, enemies lurked all around, and the realm was in chaos. The moment he opened his eyes, he found himself trapped in a deadly predicament, narrowly escaping death time and again. No System, no golden finger, just the strategic mind of an ordinary man. From a castoff pushed aside by his clan to someone who carved out a foothold step by step; from bringing down corrup —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's been a long time since I've read the last page. This one is really good. The emotions are very delicate, and the plot is intricately connected. Every seemingly insignificant character eventually finds their place. Everything in this story feels real.

34. 184 穿 Transmigrating as the Welding-Warrior Emperor, I Join Hands with My Beloved to Secure the Realm 穿越焊武大帝，携手红颜定江山 Tan Baida谭百搭Historical291k WordsOngoing In a world torn apart by chaos, life is cheap, and from the start all you have is a pair of welding tongs that can shoot electricity? Lu Mingyuan: “If the world has fallen apart, I’ll weld it back together with my own hands!” Clear land and fertilize it → build an iron-walled fortress → found the Eternal Empire. The road to industrial domination begins! [Upgrade your territory’s buildings: ramshackle thatched hut → brick courtyard → steel fortress!] [Boost productivity: hand forging → hydraulic 10Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A welding engineer transmigrates into the body of a peasant boy in a chaotic world. Without a system to bless him or a noble status, he only has a welding toolbox that he can use only once a day as his cheat code. He uses welding tongs to discharge electricity and repel chaotic soldiers, and an angle grinder to sharpen farm tools. He teaches villagers how to compost and cultivate wasteland with modern agricultural knowledge, and he earns a living by exchanging welding skills for grain. In the midst of war and chaos, he forges a unique path to survival for a craftsman.

35. 185 穿 Transmigrate as a Good-for-Nothing: From Playboy to Prince of the North 穿越废柴从纨绔到镇北亲王 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A modern veteran transmigrates into the past and becomes Lin Chen, the most useless second son in the Minister of Revenue’s household. A drunkard, a gambler, a coward with no ability, he’s a laughingstock everyone tramples on. But the moment he opens his eyes, his brilliance blazes forth, and no one in the world can stop him! He takes on his elder brother, crushes spoiled brats, and turns the capital’s elite upside down, rising from a good-for-nothing to the most formidable official’s son! The b 9.9kReads8.2Score888Shelves

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36. 186 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A lengthy novel about the struggle for supremacy among four kingdoms. As a political intrigue novel set in an alternate Eastern history, the author not only constructs a complete world view, but also features many vividly characterized characters, a tight and fast-paced plot, and a particularly delicate portrayal of human nature and the human heart.

37. 187 乱 Conquering the World in Turbulent Times 乱世之征伐天下 From Within a Book来自书中Historical1.3M WordsOngoing He spent his life waging wars. The world only ever called him a warmonger, bloodthirsty and fond of slaughter. How could they know what he truly thought? Fighting war with war may not be the best strategy, but it is the fastest way... 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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38. 188 大 An Older Man’s Road to Greatness 大叔的崛起之路 Joyful Long欢喜珑Sports355k WordsCompleted Ordinary people have their own passion, shining moments, and heartfelt dreams... A middle-aged man's journey of growth brings helplessness, opportunity, struggle, regret, and a future no one can predict! [Online Game] + [Transmigration] + [Conquest] + [Showbiz] + [Anime] 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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39. 189 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... 100Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 190 风 Hong Xiuquan, the Charismatic Heavenly King 风流天王洪秀全 Yu Songhan郁松寒Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Hong Xiuquan, an impoverished scholar in the late Qing, was quite the extraordinary man. He struck out on a new path, launched the Jintian Uprising, rose from humble beginnings, captured Nanjing, founded the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, dominated eighteen provinces, and ruled for fourteen years over half the realm. He was insatiably greedy, consorting with courtesans and surrounding himself with beautiful women. He gathered beauties from across the land, keeping 2,300 women in his harem to serve hi 11.4kReads8.6Score869Shelves

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    A must-read for history buffs! A unique perspective, exceptional writing! Respectful of history, captivatingly charming! Facts, stories, elegant prose, and intrigue!

41. 191 穿 Transmigrated as a Useless Young General, I Sweep All Before Me 穿成废物少将军，横扫天下 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical900k WordsCompleted After transmigrating by accident, he becomes Qin Feng, the useless son of a general. From the start, he gets beaten up and is forced to marry Su Wanqing, the capital's most talented beauty and the Chancellor's daughter. The entire capital is waiting to laugh at him. Until he takes to the battlefield Modern military training, infantry formations, ambush tactics, improvements to military manufacturing... Enemy forces of every kind are crushed underfoot! The useless heir makes a comeback, and a God 234Reads6.4Score—Shelves
42. 192 废 Even a Useless Son-in-Law Knows the Art of War 废物赘婿也懂兵法 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical840k WordsCompleted The Qin Empire's Fourth Prince is a spoiled wastrel. He marries into the family of the wealthy landowner Li as the third daughter's husband, becoming the Qin Empire's first prince consort. Determined not to be looked down on, he joins the army and rises from squad leader to ten-man captain, hundred-man captain, thousand-man captain, colonel, commander, marshal, and emperor. In the end, he unifies the world and leaves everyone stunned. 1.5kReads6.6Score—Shelves
43. 193 从 From Hostage to Emperor for the Ages 从质子到千古一帝 The Silent Writer沉默的作家Historical317k WordsOngoing Wei Huan, the ninth prince of Great Wei, was overlooked by his father. He volunteered to become a hostage in the state of Jin. After surviving countless life-and-death trials and experiencing one romance after another, he ultimately returned to Wei with the support of his many confidantes, brilliant strategists, and valiant generals. He ascended the throne, unified the realm, and became an emperor for the ages. This is not only a deeply moving, earth-shaking tale of love and passion, but also an —Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 194 神 Dragon God Continent: I Know This World Inside Out 神龙大陆，这个世界我熟 The Silent Writer沉默的作家Anime Fanfiction575k WordsCompleted [Passionate Legend + Game Enters Reality + Races Vie for Supremacy] In the year 3000 of the Blue Star calendar, a huge black rift appears in the sky above Blue Star. Hoping to discover why the black hole has appeared, countries across Blue Star send representatives inside. But they vanish without a trace, like stones sinking into the sea. Not until a year later, when Lin Changqing returns to Blue Star from the black hole with two babies, do people learn that a strange world lies within. But no o 8.4kReads8.3Score692Shelves
45. 195 烽 The Smoke of War Rises: The Dragon Roars Across the World 烽烟起之龙啸天下 Carrots and Greens love萝卜青菜loveHistorical600k WordsCompleted Heaven is not benevolent; all things are but straw dogs. War fires rage across the land, and heroes rise in droves. The king is weak, while treacherous ministers hold power. Flames fill the skies, and the capital falls. Warlords scheme against one another. The emperor rises up, his roar shaking the realm. A seal of office in his left hand, a beauty leaning against him. A sword in his right, as he sweeps across the six directions. An eastern emperor, a western sovereign, and a central royal cou 144Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 196 我 I Just Want to Live. Is That Wrong? 我只想活着，有错吗？ From Within a Book来自书中Historical7k WordsCompleted I Just Want to Live. Is That Wrong? 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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47. 197 山 A Strategy for Realm and Rivers: Chronicles of Court and Jianghu 山河策【庙堂江湖录】 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Historical309k WordsCompleted [Peerless Heir] [Jianghu and Court] [Blood-and-Iron Warfare] [Political Intrigue and Wits] [Alternate History] [Chivalry and Tenderness] [No Transmigration] [No Golden Finger] The Dingbian Prince’s household is wiped out. Ten-year-old heir Ling Canglan narrowly escapes. After years in hiding, he makes his name in a single stroke. He studies both literature and martial arts, and grows into a man of great talent. Faced with the enmity of his country and the hatred of his family, he joins the army 2.2kReads7.0Score155Shelves

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48. 198 重 Reborn as the Ruler of a Fallen Kingdom 重生之亡国之君 Floating Amid the Wind and Marsh风泽中浮Historical428k WordsOngoing Xiao Lin was a mercenary commander in his previous life. He died during a mission and transmigrated into the body of an ancient emperor whose kingdom had fallen. In this troubled empire, beset on all sides, he is hunted down by rival factions... Through relentless effort, he establishes a foothold, fights to survive, and reclaims the imperial throne! Alternate history + transmigration + reborn 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's the style I like; the content is rich and engaging, with a progressively unfolding plot that's captivating.

49. 199 诡 The Fog of a Bizarre Case 诡案迷雾 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical684k WordsOngoing A historical mystery and political intrigue novel set in the fictionalized Wu Zhou period of the Tang dynasty, around the fifteenth year of Wu Zhou. It follows the protagonist and his companions as they enter government service and become entangled in a series of criminal cases, as well as the gripping struggle over the succession to the throne at the Luoyang court. This is my second novel. I hope you enjoy it, and I’ll do my best to tell a good story! 88Reads—Score—Shelves

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50. 200 花 Hua Rong Builds a New and Righteous Liangshan 花荣打造忠义新梁山 Late Forest, Maple Wind晚林枫声Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Never accept amnesty; become emperor at all costs! This novel focuses on the plot and its heroic characters. At the end of the Song Dynasty, a chaotic age gave rise to heroes. The Jin army invaded the south, and the two emperors were captured, a humiliation beyond measure for the Han people. I am Hua Rong, a modern special forces soldier who transmigrated into this Water Margin world. I will change the course of history. I will wipe out every barbarian and unite the world. I will subdue Goguryeo 2kReads9.2Score239Shelves

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