There Are Hardly Any Good Historical Novels! Come Debate Me 历史就没有几本好看的！不服来辩

1. 201 生 Born in the Imperial Palace, Ninth in Line 生在皇庭，排行老九 A Cup of Lonely Wine一杯孤酒Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Slow burn] [Strategic scheming] [Based on the Thirty-Six Rites] What do you do when you're born into the imperial household, when you're surrounded by court officials who want to bring down the emperor, when your father is always trying to maintain his so-called "balance of power," and you come with a Family Harmony System? First, join forces with your brothers to deal with outside threats. As for who gets the throne? Anyone but me, please! 1kReads8.5Score104Shelves
2. 202 明 Late Ming: Lü Bu Battles Dorgon 明末：吕布大战多尔衮 Nervous Fish忐忑的鱼Historical312k WordsCompleted In 1629, the Ming Empire teeters on the brink of collapse. Famine stretches for miles across the lands within the passes, and bands of rebels rise everywhere. Beyond the passes, the Mongol tribes are in their twilight years. The Buryats, descended from the Jurchens who once relied on their ancestors, have turned traitor, repeatedly invading and slaughtering their way across the border. At this histor 192Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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   Please leave a review! New author, new book.

3. 203 覆 Overthrowing the Tang: Transmigrate into Emperor Ai, Who Abdicated the Throne 覆唐：穿越禅位天子唐哀宗 Ren Daxi任大兮Historical657k WordsOngoing A modern soul transmigrates into Li Zhu, the last emperor of the Great Tang. In the fourth year of Tianyou, Zhu Wen usurps the Tang throne, and the dynasty collapses after 289 years. In name, Li Zhu is the Prince of Jiyin who abdicated the throne. In reality, he is a prisoner trapped in a cage. The history books are unequivocal: just three months later, a cup of poisoned wine will be his end. Given a second life, he refuses to sit still and await death! Imprisoned in his residence, he uses polit 3.3kReads—Score326Shelves

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   "Late Tang Dynasty + Five Dynasties + Hegemony + Political Intrigue + Romance + Historical Research": A time-traveling tale of Emperor Ai of Tang, how does a prisoner rise step by step to conquer the world and bring the Five Dynasties under Tang rule? [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

4. 204 霸 The Overlord Refuses to Surrender 霸王不认输 Hungry Situ Yun饥肠辘辘的司徒赟Historical557k WordsOngoing [Face-recognition slaughter, the target isn't the soldiers, it's their courage!] By the Guangling River, the sunset was red as blood. Guan Yu sat astride his horse with his blade in hand, five hundred blue-robed cavalrymen arrayed along the riverbank. What he held aloft was not a battle flag, but a portrait. The man in it was Fan Kuai, vanguard commander of the Han army. "Once you recognize a face, you can't take its life." One slash split Fan Kuai's long blade and shattered the courage of t 136Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is good. Xiang Yu is incredibly domineering, and the Five Tiger Generals—Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, and Huang Zhong—possess unparalleled fighting prowess. So what if they were ambushed from ten sides? So what if they were military geniuses? ...

5. 205 魂 Reborn as Chao Gaitian, I Make Hu Sanniang Lay Down Her Arms 魂穿晁天王，让扈三娘卸甲 Phoenix Dance, Swallow Return凤舞燕返Historical523k WordsOngoing My soul transmigrates into the world of Water Margin, where I become Chao Gai, the Heavenly King. Shi Xiu and Yang Xiong have just come to the mountain. I see through Song Jiang’s hypocrisy. Before I’m struck by a poisoned arrow, I must rebuild my Liangshan Marsh. How could a peerless heroine marry the Short Tiger? I’ll take that good fortune off your hands! I run into Zhao Fujin, Princess Maode, the most beautiful woman in the Great Song! Even this An can be negotiated into the harem. One hundr 1.1kReads—Score100Shelves

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   Beautiful, really beautiful!

6. 206 诡 The Fog of a Bizarre Case 诡案迷雾 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical682k 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! 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Sparrow Eater's Masterpiece][Added to Bookshelf][Currently Driving][Already Added to My Reading List][Thumbs Up][Laughs]

7. 207 带 Taking the Emperor on a Stroll 带着皇帝到处溜达 Stir-Fried Pork with Chili Peppers朝天椒炒肉Historical885k WordsOngoing Ye Fei was an ordinary man living an ordinary life, until an accident brought him a shopping system from the C10 galaxy. It contains items from three galaxies. There is nothing it doesn't have, as long as you can think of it, but you need enough gold and silver to pay. Using the System to buy portals, Ye Fei travels to different eras to plunder gold and silver. Along the way, he befriends Li Shimin, the Heavenly Khan; Ying Zheng, the First Emperor; Liu Che, who declared, “If Kou can go there, th 21Reads6.0Score—Shelves
8. 208 挽 Saving the Tang Dynasty: I Transmigrated into Prince Wei Li Yi 挽天倾，魂穿魏王李佾救大唐 Want to Go Enjoy the Evening Breeze with You想和妳去吹晚风Historical795k WordsOngoing In 873 AD, Emperor Yizong of Tang died. The eunuchs sealed the palace gates, preparing to depose the eldest son and enthrone the youngest. Li Yi, Prince of Wei and Emperor Yizong’s eldest son, was supposed to be stripped of the throne and die unnoticed six years later. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become a modern soul from the twenty-first century, well versed in power and the rules of organization. No System, no technological cheats. With just three secret letters, two imperial edi 1.5kReads—Score126Shelves

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   If you've read too many time-travel stories with systems, you might want to check out this one. The protagonist only possesses modern thinking, navigating complex and often dubious documents while maneuvering through various factions. The plot unfolds layer by layer; those who enjoy realistic court intrigue stories should definitely check this out.

9. 209 全 Livestreaming to the World: My Immortal Qin Empire Has Been Exposed 全球直播，我的仙秦帝国被曝光了 Grand Preceptor of Immortal Qin仙秦太师Urban1.0M WordsCompleted On the day of the national college entrance exam, Qin Tian transmigrates to a desolate, alternate world shrouded in mist. Fortunately, he awakens the Age of Empires System. With the System's help, he recruits talented people, expands his territory, and establishes the Great Qin Empire, to which all nations pay homage. Ten years later, the Black Dragon Banner flies over every inch of the continent. But just then, a joint expedition team formed by the nations of Blue Star arrives by ship. Only the 11.1kReads8.2Score862Shelves
10. 210 建 The Unvanquished Jianwen Emperor 建文不败 Somebody Who Doesn't Know Autumn某不知秋Historical107k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book tells the story of Chen Yuan, who, with his modern historical knowledge, transmigrates into the body of Emperor Jianwen. He sees through Zhu Di's pretense of mourning while actually training troops, breaks the existing court stalemate, and appoints Xu Huizu to organize the army and prepare for war, taking the initiative to fight against the rebellious forces.

11. 211 五 The Five Hu: From the Start, Thirty Thousand Han Men Stand Firmly by Fu Jian 五胡：开局三万一钱汉，死保苻坚 Shi Moke Studies History史墨客看历史Historical888k WordsCompleted [Hardcore Ensemble Cast + Power Plays and Conquest + Conquering the World + No System] "Tell me, in this land today, whose world is it really?" During the Upheaval of the Five Barbarians, Han lives were worth less than grass. A life was worth just one coin. Xiao Yun transmigrates into this world and, from the start, rescues Fu Jian, who is under siege. Others hold the emperor hostage to command the lords. He holds the Heavenly King hostage to command the world! Fu Jian gives him military authori 2kReads8.2Score102Shelves

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    I recommend a good book to everyone.

12. 212 大 Great Ming: His Majesty Prince Tan Has Taken Yet Another Concubine 大明：陛下谭王他又叕纳妾了 Lin Xiao, Who Likes Wolf Fish喜欢狼鱼的林萧Historical144k WordsOngoing Synopsis: Zhu Zi transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Yuanzhang's eighth son. Now that he's fallen into Old Zhu's hands, does he have to behave himself? [Ding! The Divine Family System has activated.] The larger his family grows, the richer the rewards he receives. Zhu Zi blinks. With a System, what is there to fear? Brothers, let's get this party started! Get married and have kids! [Ding! Congratulations, Host! Your charm, constitution, and looks have improved...] [Ding! Congratula 5Reads8.3Score—Shelves
13. 213 西 A Frontier Soldier in Western Jin Liangzhou 西晋凉州一边军 A Leaf Knows Autumn 111一叶而知秋111Historical194k WordsOngoing After an accident sent him transmigrating to Liangzhou at the end of the Western Jin dynasty, Ma Feng struggled to survive amid the Rebellion of the Eight Princes and the upheaval of the Five Barbarians. Beyond the borders, the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Jie, Qiang, and Di stood poised to strike. Within them, aristocratic clans lived in drunken stupor, prized empty philosophical talk, and the Sima imperial family slaughtered one another for the throne. Faced with crises both within and without, Ma Feng g 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Written by X, a 25-year veteran bookworm. No Mary Sue stories, no melodramatic plots, no cheat codes, no excessive sentimentality; serious yet humorous.

14. 214 豆 Three Layers of Shadows Beneath the Cardamom Blossoms 豆蔻花重三叠影 Flower Shadows on the Sea海上花影Ancient Romance270k WordsOngoing [Transmigration, household intrigue, historical romance, no alternate history, slice of life, respect for history, searching for true love] This is a story about growing up. A modern, independent soul transmigrates to ancient times, where she protects her mother, supports her brother, and outwits her scoundrel father… In this life, which of three men does she truly love? And will she ultimately find a way to change everyone’s fate? 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a high-quality story with a high IQ, and the content gets more and more exciting, especially after chapter 50.

15. 215 少 The Blood of Youth: The Taoist Comes Down the Mountain to Question Li Hanyi About Love 少年歌行：道士下山，问情李寒衣 Floating Fish of the South南方浮鱼Anime Fanfiction395k WordsOngoing [One Heroine, No System, Sweet Romance] Everyone knows Zhao Yuzhen, the sword immortal of Qingcheng Mountain and one of the five greatest sword immortals of the age. But few know that Qingcheng Mountain has an even more extraordinary figure: Gu Chaosheng. He reached the Vajra Mortal Realm at nine and the Mystic Wandering Realm at fifteen… On the day he emerged from seclusion, he used a peachwood sword to sever Zhao Yuzhen’s fated tribulation and secure a century of good fortune for Qingcheng Mou 8Reads6.7Score—Shelves
16. 216 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    It looks amazing, you should try it!

17. 217 趁 While Li Hanyi Is Still Naive, I'll Sweet-Talk Her into Being My Wife 趁李寒衣青涩，忽悠她做老婆 Mulan Hasn't Resigned木兰未辞Anime Fanfiction700k WordsCompleted [One female lead, super sweet, lighthearted and funny, devoted wife-lover] After transmigrating to the world of The Blood of Youth, Li Zizai becomes Lei Mengsha's adopted son and unexpectedly awakens the "Devoted Wife-Lover" System. The more he dotes on his wife, the stronger he becomes! And so, gazing at the adorable Li Hanyi, who looks like a porcelain doll, Li Zizai begins his plan to spoil her, showering her with affection every step of the way! Then he keeps spoiling her until she reaches t 8.2kReads9.0Score559Shelves
18. 218 我 I Really Don't Want to Be a Worthy King 我真的不想做贤王啊 Fish Rain Meatballs鱼雨丸子Historical497k WordsCompleted Great Wei, year three of Hongde. After more than three hundred years, the battered Great Wei dynasty is on its last legs. Powerful enemies circle beyond its borders, while rebellions by displaced commoners erupt within. At court, the ministers scramble to keep the dynasty alive. Lin Fan: “So, my imperial brother got to enjoy more than a decade of peace and stability, and now the realm falls apart as soon as I take over as regent. Heaven, are you messing with me?” Lin Fan: “I transmigrated here a 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are just too many.

19. 219 莫 Better Than the Clouds 莫若凌霄 Yue Guan月关Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Tang Congxin, an art school reject, unexpectedly arrives in a world ruled by an empress and becomes a fallen imperial grandson whose life is hanging by a thread. But even an abandoned child can aspire to greatness. A fallen imperial grandson should rise like a dragon. If my grandfather could be emperor, and my grandmother could be empress, then I, an abandoned child, can do it too. 27.2kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
20. 220 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score432Shelves
21. 221 综 Wuxia Crossover: I Attain the Celestial Realm Through Scholarship and Win Jiang Ni 综武：读书证道天人境，截胡姜妮 Cultivate to Immortality by Writing Ten Thousand Words a Day日万成仙Male-Channel Fanfiction244k WordsOngoing Lu Yunsheng transmigrates into a comprehensive martial arts world as a ten-year-old child. From the start, he awakens a Reading System. As long as he reads a martial arts manual, he can earn rewards! As a child, he joins the Northern Liang Prince’s residence, becoming its youngest guest cultivator. The Peach Blossom Sword God, Deng Tai’a, wants to teach him swordsmanship? He refuses! The Old Sword God, Li Chun’gang, wants to take him as a disciple? He refuses! All he wants is to immerse himself 1.1kReads5.5Score—Shelves
22. 222 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 230.3kReads9.5Score28.7kShelves
23. 223 穿 I Transmigrated as the German Emperor: I'll Restore Germany to Glory! 穿越德皇：我重振德意志！ Spring Field Meow春田喵Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Zhao Zheng, a PhD in history, wakes up to find that he has taken over the body of Wilhelm II, Germany’s last emperor, in 1918! He has only two days before his abdication! Berlin is in turmoil, mutinous sailors seize power, and the Entente powers mass their troops at the border. The once-glorious Second Reich is on the brink of collapse! But armed with a century of historical knowledge, Zhao Zheng refuses to repeat the tragedy! He kicks the arrogant powerbroker Ludendorff aside and seizes iron-fi 44.3kReads8.0Score4.1kShelves

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    I recommend an engaging book on traditional military history—unstructured yet not mindless.

24. 224 拜 Come On, You're the Heir Apparent! 拜托，您可是世子殿下诶 Street-Side Watermelon Chopper街边砍西瓜Historical986k WordsOngoing [Alternate history, transmigration and rebirth, lighthearted daily life, no System] Also known as The Dashing Young Lord and His Lovely Beauty, Su Yi was reborn with his memories as the heir to the Qin Prince’s mansion in Great Chu. He had a winning hand from the start, but for one reason or another, he never managed to leave the mansion. When he turned fifteen, the Qin Prince and Princess Consort went to Liangzhou, and at last the young lord was free to go out :) From then on, although few peop 4Reads6.3Score—Shelves
25. 225 穿 I Transmigrated into Dream of the Red Chamber as the Heir of Prince Zhongshun 穿越红楼之我是忠顺王世子 Half an Acre of Sugar半亩方糖Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Zhao Yunqi's soul transmigrates into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber, where he becomes the emperor's most trusted nephew and the retired emperor's most beloved grandson. He also has a beautiful, gentle mother. His only regret is having Zhongshun for a father, but that's all right. At least he has a wonderful maternal grandfather, and his life is much happier than it was in his previous life. Most importantly, he now has a little fairy he can't help thinking about all the time. 14.4kReads8.5Score985Shelves
26. 226 北 Scheming for Power in Northern Wei: This Xuande Is Too Powerful 北魏谋国：这个玄德太强了 Dudu Who Lives on the Moon住在月亮上的嘟嘟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted (An alternate-history story, not based on official history) Liu Jing transmigrates to the city of Sishi in Northern Wei during its final years. There he unexpectedly meets the teenage Yang Zhong, still a farmer, and the rich young heir Gao Aocao. Thanks to the Liu family’s ancestral secret art, he successfully fools the two brothers into swearing brotherhood over chicken in a field of chrysanthemums. History would call them the “Three Chrysanthemum Brothers.” Later, Liu Jing becomes Er Zhu Rong’ 3.5kReads7.3Score233Shelves

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    Masterpieces of the Northern and Southern Dynasties

27. 227 宰 Ruling the Realm 宰执天下 cuslaaHistorical7.3M WordsCompleted The ruler governs as prime minister; the executor administers the state. Serving the monarch above and bringing peace to the common people below, with all ministers yielding the way and receiving honors above every official: this is the prime minister. Assisting in government, setting national policy, and countersigning imperial edicts, second only to the prime minister: this is the chief administrator. After an air disaster, He Fang leaped a thousand years into the past, returning to the Northe 518Reads9.0Score—Shelves
28. 228 靖 In the First Year of Jingkang, He Survived the Flames of War 靖康元年，他从战火中活了下来 Wang Who Likes Spicy Food吃辣的王同学Historical134k WordsOngoing After an accident, Wang Xun is thrown into the most brutal meat grinder of the Northern Song: the siege of Bianjing. Outside the gates, a hundred thousand foreign troops seethe with bloodlust. Inside, the absurd court tries to defend the city with "magic spells." He has no System or cheat, knows no peerless martial arts, and can barely make sense of the local dialect. His only bargaining chip is the vivid memory in his mind of the cataclysm about to unfold. The day the city falls, wails fill 676Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a good book.

29. 229 让 I Told You to Master the Rules, Not to Subdue the Empress 让你掌握规则，没让你去降服女帝 Wangchuan Without Tides忘川无汐Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Gu Yanche transmigrates to Great Zhou and becomes the heir of Beiyang, the most notorious playboy in the world. Great Zhou launches nine campaigns against the demon barbarians, the empress ascends the throne, and the Yong'an era begins. But Gu Yanche is poisoned. Fortunately, his System awakens, granting him control over countless rules. “[One Sword Makes Immortals Kneel]: When you draw your sword, your target will kneel one hundred percent of the time and lose all ability to resist!” “[The Wood 910Reads7.6Score104Shelves
30. 230 岳 The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传 Lord of the Pearl-Returning Tower还珠楼主Historical161k WordsCompleted A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country. 990Reads9.6Score—Shelves
31. 231 士 The Splendor of Scholars 士子风华 Dust and Mud尘泥Historical503k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue] + [Alternate history] Li Jinxing transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, just as Zhu Yuanzhang has ascended the throne. The Huai River faction’s nobles and veteran meritorious officials are stirring up trouble at court... Six or seven years pass, and officials at court come and go in quick succession. Li Jinxing rises to the position of chancellor. Eight years later, Zhu Yuanzhang abolishes the office of chancellor. Li Shanchang is gone, Hu Weiyong is gone, and most of the marqui 26Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    That's all. [Smile]

32. 232 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 84.3kReads9.3Score8.5kShelves
33. 233 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 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a new book: Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, first-person perspective, slow burn (you'll be a bystander in the early stages), no system, no cheat codes, no modern technology, no showing off, no mindless plots, no stupidity, it has history, characters, war, and intrigue, it's all about strategy. The adopted son seizes power, controls the regional warlords, and eventually unifies the world, continuing the five-hundred-year-long golden age of the Tang Dynasty!

34. 234 系 System: The Not-So-Carefree Prince of Carefree 系统：不太逍遥的逍遥王 Han Xiaofeng韩小风Historical984k WordsOngoing (System + Winning Back His Wife + Warfare + Political Intrigue + Business + Family Bonds + Comedy) "This story features gritty battlefields, treacherous court politics, and schemes and conspiracies, but there's plenty of warmth and humor too." Although this is a System novel, the System's help to the protagonist is limited. This has a great deal to do with how the System came to be and what it was created for. Han Zhan opened his eyes and found himself in an unfamiliar place. He tried to ask whe —Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 235 逍 The Carefree Prince 逍遥皇子 Old Ghost of Wenshan文山老鬼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [A wholly fictional historical setting] Courtly power struggles, open and covert attacks, and deadly traps at every turn. The jianghu is rife with grudges, where flashing blades strike to kill. A powerful minister served as chief censor for twenty years, daring to reject a hundred imperial edicts, only to spend his life paving the way for someone else. A crown prince of the previous dynasty gouged out his own eyes and traded the treasure meant to restore his kingdom for a beauty, willing to betr 4.6kReads8.4Score203Shelves
36. 236 这 This Three Kingdoms Has No Transmigration 这个三国不穿越 Marquis of Xiangping, Defender of the East镇东襄平侯Historical700k WordsCompleted There are fewer and fewer novels about the Three Kingdoms that stick to the official history. This one presents a complete picture of the era, with the schemes and calculations of great figures, the helplessness and laments of ordinary people, incisive analysis, historical figures weighing their decisions, and examinations of the historical context. It features vivid depictions of military strategy and warfare, as well as the complexities of human relationships at every turn. All these elements 221Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The official history of the Three Kingdoms, vivid historical literature, allows you to understand the events and figures in history, and to see the strategies, games, interests, and human relationships behind them. It revolves around the geography, military affairs, powerful families, personnel, and conspiracies of the Three Kingdoms period. Abandoning tedious research and dry quotations, it avoids glorifying or vilifying figures, pursuing fairness and restoring the true face of controversial figures and events.

37. 237 运 Dynasty Building: Betrothed from the Start and Made an Idle Prince 运朝：开局赐婚，被封闲散王爷 The Cat at the Crossroads十字路口的喵Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Chat Group]+ [Brains in Gear]+ [No Saintly Heroics]+ [Political Intrigue] Zhao Yu had transmigrated and spent nearly twenty years as a prince. On the brink of death, he created the Chinese Emperors Chat Group. Yang Guang: Barbarians from every direction, any who dare invade us will see their country destroyed, their people wiped out, and their bloodline extinguished. Li Shimin: Since ancient times, we have valued the Chinese and looked down on the barbarians. I alone treat them all with equal f 1.7kReads7.6Score107Shelves
38. 238 我 I, the Peerless Prince, Guarded Beiliang for Thirteen Years 我，无双皇子，镇守北凉十三年 Ying Ji嬴稷Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Original Title: I, the Peerless Crown Prince, Guarded Beiliang for Thirteen Years] “First Prince Li Mu, you are unworthy of your position. Proceed to the Beiliang frontier at once. Without an imperial summons, you may never return to Chang’an!” Li Mu transmigrates as the eldest prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but after being framed, an imperial decree banishes him to the frontier to guard the northern border. Then he awakens the Supreme Divine Book System, which lets him summon anything under 4.7kReads6.9Score234Shelves
39. 239 我 My Father Is a Warlord 我的父亲是军阀 Web Novel Newbie网文小咖Urban419k WordsCompleted It is a chaotic age. Resources are scarce, and the land is consumed by war… A young man with a “deadly sixth sense” carves out a bright future in this era of blood and fire. This is the rise of a new empire: a young man kindles a spark amid the turmoil, bringing a golden age to all the people. 2.8kReads8.6Score107Shelves
40. 240 归 The Soul of Tang Returns to the Righteous Cause 归义唐魂 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.0M WordsCompleted To the west, he allied with his uncle’s Yutian Kingdom; to the east, he reclaimed eleven prefectures of Helong. He drove the Uyghurs north and secured the Tianshan Mountains; looking south toward Chang’an, he reclaimed the old frontiers. Gunpowder shattered the Tibetan ranks; iron cavalry trampled the Khitan camps. The Three Stars Banner swept across Youzhou and Yunzhou, and the Han realm’s sky was opened anew beneath the sun and moon. 1.6kReads—Score144Shelves

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

41. 241 大 The Great Ming's First Minister: Please Let Me Retire 大明第一权臣，求退休 Recluse of Jinling金陵一散人Historical638k WordsCompleted Hu Weiyong, a modern graduate student of history, died of overwork. When he opened his eyes, he found himself in the year 1379, the twelfth year of the Hongwu era, as Hu Weiyong himself: the last chancellor of the Ming dynasty’s Secretariat, destined in the history books to be “executed for treason, with thirty thousand implicated.” With the false seal case about to erupt, Tu Jie on the verge of informing on him, and Zhu Yuanzhang’s suspicions at their height, he faced an inescapable dead end. W 1.6kReads6.8Score107Shelves

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    Everyone knows that Hu Weiyong will be executed for plotting a rebellion next year, with blood flowing like rivers. A history graduate student transmigrates and possesses the body of the original, finding himself in dire straits in the twelfth year of the Hongwu reign. The officials are shocked, but instead of struggling to seize power, he voluntarily resigns from his position as Left Chancellor to save his life.

42. 242 开 From the Start, My Dad Wanted Me to Raise an Army and Rebel 开局我爹要我起兵造反 The Little Fish Swimming Underwater潜泳的小鱼Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [System + invincible + dynastic conquest + the Myriad Worlds + summoning] Li Luo transmigrated to another world and became the heir to the Northern Liang throne. Just as the Three Kings rebelled, plunging the realm into chaos. The Prince of Northern Liang: “Son, when are you going to raise an army and rebel?!” “Father, I’ll lead 300,000 Northern Liang soldiers right away and win you an empire...” Li Luo: “...” “Ding! Myriad Worlds Summoning System fully loaded...” Li Luo: “Father, what were you 38.4kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves
43. 243 我 I Hold Power in Eastern Wu 我在东吴当权臣 I'm the Laziest in Wu'an武安我最懒Historical220k WordsCompleted My soul transmigrated to the end of the Han dynasty, where I became a lowly soldier in the Jiangdong camp, likely to end up in a mass grave at any moment. In my previous life, I read history and laughed at “Sun of Ten Thousand,” mocked as he was chased by eight hundred of Zhang Liao’s men. I thought him incompetent. In this life, with a cold blade pressed against my neck, I finally understood: in these chaotic times, human lives are as worthless as grass. Since I’ve come here, I can’t let his 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    True history, witnessed by the main characters. Rigorous and engaging.

44. 244 骑 Mount & Blade: Kingdom of Heaven 骑砍：天国王朝 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical466k WordsOngoing When he opens his eyes, he has become a two-year-old boy: Elias of Anjou, the youngest son of Fulk V, Count of Anjou. In this era, French castles are built of stone, winters are cold enough to leave your fingers stiff, and noble lords fight in the mud wearing chain mail. His elder brother Geoffrey, the historical Duke of Normandy and father of the founder of the Plantagenet dynasty, is the heir to Anjou. The good news is that he has a golden finger: the Mount & Blade: Bannerlord System. Troops, 1.8kReads—Score226Shelves
45. 245 金 The Golden Son-in-Law 金牌帝婿 Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Farming] [Lighthearted] [Alternate world] [No System] Qin Yu transmigrates, and from the start he’s the second son of the Prince of Qin’s household. His father is a non-imperial prince of Great Wei and the Minister of Revenue. His mother is a wealthy daughter of a prominent Jiangnan family. His older brother is a peerless general who guards the frontier. With such powerful connections and an exalted position, Qin Yu gives up on ambition, indulging in wine, women, and song, and reclining in the 47.4kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves
46. 246 我 Those Years I Spent with Sun Wukong 我和孙猴子在一起的那些年 Butterfly Dancing Through the Ninth Heaven蝶舞九重天Eastern Fantasy215k WordsOngoing I jolted awake from a dream on my bed. The Great Sage was actually me! An archaeologist dreams of Journey to the West, where the rebellious Sun Wukong failed to become a god all those years ago, transmigrated across time to the modern era, and took on a human identity. One unbelievable event after another points to the same conclusion: Sun Wukong couldn't become a Buddha because he still needed more training. But what did I, an archaeologist, ever do to deserve this? Make a monkey perform? I'm o —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Is Journey to the West considered history? I guess so! Is Investiture of the Gods considered history? I guess so too! Is Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio considered history? Uh… I guess so! What about all of these combined? Hey, just read it! The author absolutely respects the original work and won't arbitrarily alter it, but why is it so different from the original? Is it easier to read than the original? Yes, yes, amidst the laughter and satire, you learn some things about the world, but not completely… but it's enough to brag about.

47. 247 半 Peninsula: My Girl Group Exorcism Diary 半岛：我的女团驱魔日记 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Urban412k WordsCompleted In a modern world where spiritual energy has run dry, Chen Ming, who has cultivated to the peak, goes on a trip to the peninsula, only to stumble into a story about a peninsula teeming with ghosts and monsters! Obsessions and starlight intertwine as he gently protects those around him! (This is a story about helping girl idols drive out evil spirits while falling in love with them! Multiple heroines! A harem novel!) 1.1kReads—Score131Shelves
48. 248 神 The Marvelous Northern Wei 神奇的北魏 Zhang Xiaoyang张小泱Historical247k WordsCompleted During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, rival powers carved up the land and the political situation was chaotic. The Tuoba Xianbei, nomads of the grasslands, rose with the tide, unified the Central Plains, and established a remarkable dynasty that governed the heartland through the rites and music of Chinese civilization. The Remarkable Northern Wei is a popular history of the Northern Wei, set against the backdrop of the Wei, Jin, Northern, and Southern Dynasties. Drawing on historical sour 432Reads9.5Score105Shelves
49. 249 世 Your Highness, My Sword Saint Identity Has Been Exposed 世子殿下，我的剑圣身份被曝光 Mu Yi Shisan木易十三Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted Ten years ago, he accidentally stumbled upon a princess bathing in the capital. His father sent him to the northern frontier to study under a master. Ten years later, he returned to the capital and met the princess again. But he never expected his princely father to arrange another marriage for him. Watch as Wang Quan turns the world upside down! 46kReads8.6Score3.9kShelves
50. 250 十 The Sixteen Kingdoms: The Greatest God of War 十六国：第一战神 Four-Cornered Cat四角猫Historical381k WordsCompleted [Updates promptly every day at 9:00 and 9:10 a.m.] What dynasty came between the Three Kingdoms and the Northern and Southern Dynasties? How devastating was the Uprising of the Five Barbarians? How did the Murong clan rise from a small tribe to dominate the north? How did it fall, and how did it attempt to restore its rule? At thirteen, he was already renowned as the bravest warrior in the army. Through his own efforts, he changed Chinese history several times, earning the title “The Greatest Go 1.1kReads6.5Score102Shelves

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    The Sixteen Kingdoms, the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Sui and Tang Dynasties—real history. If you don't like it, come and chop me up.

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