Any Excellent Historical Novels?! 历史类精品好书！有没有？！

1. 451 东 Late Eastern Han: Starting as a Remnant of the Yellow Turbans 东汉末年：从黄巾余孽开始 Silly Little Demon呆小妖Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [No System]+ [No mindless wish fulfillment]+ [Civil officials and military generals]+ [Highly skilled protagonist]+ [Not a beginner's novel]+ [A realistic take on official history. Do not use Romance of the Three Kingdoms as a reference! Only Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei's appearances may be based on it!]+ [Readers who like mindless power fantasies should proceed with caution.] Wei Wu transmigrates by chance and finds himself a remnant of the Yellow Turban rebels. He has trained in martial ar 274Reads5.3Score—14d adds

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   The new book, set in the Three Kingdoms period, covers military strategy, tactics, people's livelihood, aristocratic families, imperial relatives, campaigns, sieges, field battles, a female protagonist, children, and foreign tribes. It includes all these elements. There is no harem. It features compassion, but not a saintly figure. It depicts the lives of ordinary people, the conquest of cities, the beheading of generals, and the assassination of spies. It also explores prestigious families and marriage alliances. There is no system; the only cheat is the protagonist's high martial arts skills. It features a single female protagonist and no harem. Other historical female characters will appear, but they will not be part of the harem. For example, Cai Wenji. The protagonist's lord is Liu Yu. In fact, Liu Yu was a very capable person. Don't say that Gongsun Zan had superior resources; if Liu Yu couldn't fight, would the foreign tribes listen to him? Could he have pacified them with just a letter?

2. 452 东 The Eastern Han Dynasty, Not the Three Kingdoms 东汉不三国 Riding the Wind for Ninety Thousand Miles随风扶摇九万里Historical4.5M WordsCompleted At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, would the realm really split into three kingdoms? No. The moment Ma Chao is reborn, everything starts over. Let posterity judge right and wrong, merits and faults. A traitor to the realm? A great general who revives the Han? Can only someone surnamed Liu be made a king? Watch Ma Mengqi of Liangzhou stand head and shoulders above all, laughing as he dominates the late Han! 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Ma Chao, the "Splendid General of Western Liang," was a blatant hypocrite. He was compassionate towards the people of the Central Plains, but ruthless towards foreign invaders. Before the warlords had even settled their differences, Ma Chao had already slaughtered millions on the grasslands, showing no mercy! The Eastern Han Dynasty is not the Three Kingdoms period. Looking at the Three Kingdoms from Ma Chao's perspective offers a different angle, revealing the contradictions of the late Eastern Han Dynasty. What is loyalty and treachery? Everyone who leaves their mark on history has their own convictions and desires. Witness Ma Chao's transformation from a loyal minister to a ruthless warlord.

3. 453 正 The Three Kingdoms: The True History 正史三国 Brother Fei菲哥哥Historical754k WordsCompleted For a long time, I have carried a fervent wish in my heart: to write a book centered on the Three Kingdoms period. I hope to use the unfolding passage of time as its guiding thread, presenting that magnificent history, filled with heroes, in a clear and orderly way. I want every reader who opens this book to feel as though they are embarking on a journey through time to the Three Kingdoms, immersing themselves in the shifting fortunes and distinctive allure of that era. 55Reads6.8Score—14d adds
4. 454 懒 The Lazy Scholar and the Fierce Escort Girl 懒懒书生，彪镖女 Zuo Lan佐蓝Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the twelfth year of Yongjia, a great flood struck Suzhou Prefecture. Countless houses collapsed, and immeasurable acres of farmland were submerged. Tens of thousands of people were left without food or clothing and became refugees. When Li Xiang transmigrated here, he became a proud member of the Beggars’ Sect. Just as he was lamenting how unfair fate, or the System, had been to him, a burst of commotion jolted him awake. Several burly men suddenly barged in. Leading them was a sturdy, broad- 4.3kReads8.3Score31014d adds

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   Show off your poetry and songs, and let the knife-wielding lady tremble!

5. 455 后 The Chronicles of Later Zhao, Volume One: The Biography of Shi Le 后赵演义第一卷石勒传 Chrysanthemum on the Stone Palace Bank石宫岸菊Historical396k WordsCompleted Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to the throne. Born into the lower ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to prominence with a band of “eighteen horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and founded the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced a number of reforms: he established the Imperial Academy, reduced taxes and corvée labor, and appointed the Han official Zhang Bin to high office. He also created a “thre 478Reads—Score1914d adds

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   The military prowess of Shi Le, the Great Emperor of Later Zhao, who has been vilified for millennia by ancient Han Chinese scholar-officials, is undeniable. From joining Gongshi Fan to fighting independently, from annihilating the main force of the Jin army at Ku County to capturing and killing Liu Yao in the decisive battle of Luoyang, he was virtually invincible. His military art was characterized by three prominent features: first, high mobility, often employing light cavalry for long-distance raids, as seen in the Battle of Ningping; second, skill in besieging strongholds and ambushing reinforcements, maneuvering the enemy; and third, adept use of psychological warfare, such as the brutal massacre of surrendered soldiers at Wude, which undeniably had a significant impact on the fortresses of Hebei. But even more astonishing was his political wisdom. His thunderous anger in the face of Wang Yan's urging him to ascend the throne was not a simple emotional outburst, but a sophisticated political performance. His condemnation of Wang Yan, stating that "the destruction of the world is entirely due to the emperor's fault," was in fact a clear distinction between himself and the corrupt aristocratic families of the Western Jin Dynasty, asserting the legitimacy of his new regime. His famous dialogue with Xu Guang after becoming emperor is a shining example of political wisdom throughout the ages: "If I were to meet Emperor Gaozu of Han, I would serve him from the north. If I were to meet Emperor Guangwu, I would contend with him for control of the Central Plains. It is uncertain who would emerge victorious." This not only expressed his respect for the wise rulers of the past but also confidently affirmed his own position. At the same time, it clearly distinguished himself from Cao Cao and Sima Yi, who "deceived orphans and widows" to seize power, achieving multiple benefits in one fell swoop.

6. 456 大 The True History of the Great Ming 大明正史 Brother Fei菲哥哥Historical405k WordsCompleted The Official History of the Great Ming is like a vast historical scroll slowly unfurling, its accounts of momentous events portraying the glory and vicissitudes of the Ming dynasty. From the stirring opening of Emperor Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang, vowing to “drive out the northern barbarians and restore China,” to the tragic end of the Chongzhen Emperor, powerless to turn the tide, the official history of more than two centuries of the Great Ming is laid out in full. Through accounts of key events, w 45Reads6.9Score1414d adds
7. 457 王 The Biography of Wang Rende 王仁德传记 Disciple of the Shi Family史家弟子Historical154k WordsCompleted This is the story of a great minister’s rise, from a low-ranking officer to a renowned statesman. It is also the story of a passionate young man who devotes himself to serving the court and struggles to turn the tide, yet ultimately cannot save the day. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A great book whose title doesn't do it justice; a renowned minister rises from soldier to commander of the army, yet cannot go against the tide of the times.

8. 458 正 A Straight Talk on the Late Qing and the Beiyang Era 正说晚清北洋 Brother Fei菲哥哥Historical328k WordsCompleted The Late Qing and Beiyang Era: The Dream of Ironclad Ships and the Empire’s Twilight The cannon fire of 1840 shattered the Celestial Empire’s illusion of supremacy, and the Late Qing realm was plunged into turmoil! Zeng Guofan founded the Xiang Army, and Li Hongzhang built the Beiyang Fleet. A host of renowned ministers and fierce generals tried to turn the tide as it swept toward disaster. Ironclad ships cleaved through the waves, and the Beiyang forces readied themselves for war, hoping to for 4.4kReads7.4Score29214d adds
9. 459 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] This is the only alternate-history novel anywhere to feature a protagonist who fulfills the ideals of "establishing a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, securing the lives of the people, carrying on the lost teachings of the sages of the past, and bringing peace to all generations." From the start, he is caught in a dead-end situation: Zhangsun Wuji has already begun laying the groundwork to frame him, and fewer than six y 5.6kReads—Score52614d adds

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   A historical drama with the potential to be a classic, comparable to "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties." I guarantee it with three readings and even a handstand while urinating! This novel is high-quality, intellectually stimulating, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliantly portrayed characters! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a nearly million-word novel that will be completed in mid-September, with all foreshadowing resolved, plot holes filled, and a clean ending. I recommend reading the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author provides a summary of the entire novel, which will aid your reading. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is astonishing, his scope grand, his themes lofty, his thoughts profound, his knowledge solid, his cultural background deep, and his political maneuvering superb. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me!

10. 460 水 Pillars of the Water Town 水乡脊梁 Iron Backbone脊梁铁Urban268k WordsCompleted The Backbone of the Water Country tells the story of Chen Hai, from his growth as a fisherman to becoming a New Fourth Army soldier and commander. It depicts the distinctive waterside scenery and atmosphere of resistance in the Hongze Lake region, and brings to life a cast of brave and resourceful heroes who fought against the Japanese. The novel portrays the Chinese people’s spirit of standing together against a common enemy and being forged stronger through adversity. It is a stirring tribute 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Today's peace and prosperity were bought with countless sacrifices by our forefathers. Remember history, never forget national humiliation! Salute to the New Fourth Army!

11. 461 权 Scheming for the Throne: Zhen Huan Transmigrates into Lady Qi 权谋天下之甄嬛穿越戚夫人 A Painting in a Glass Frame玻璃框里的画Female-Channel Fanfiction898k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + history + political intrigue + palace battles + strong female lead] P.S.: The story respects the course of history. There is no System, and this is not a wish-fulfillment novel. Strategy takes center stage, with palace intrigue in a supporting role. Readers should set aside their usual Qing palace-drama perspective and look at the political intrigue of the Han palace on its own terms. . Synopsis: She escaped the maelstrom of the Qing imperial harem, only to unexpectedly transm 65Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    Respecting the historical context and the characteristics of the figures, this book helps readers understand the history of the early Han Dynasty. The author's writing is first-rate and the conception is ingenious and meticulous!

12. 462 正 A Straightforward Account of Seventy Years in the Mid-Tang 正说中唐七十年 Brother Fei菲哥哥Historical469k WordsCompleted On Tomato Novel, Zheng Shuo Zhong Tang Qi Shi Nian is a captivating work of historical interpretation. It opens the door to the long-forgotten years of the mid and late Tang Dynasty, taking you deep into the changing tides of the era with meticulous, unraveling detail. The book carefully traces developments in politics, economics, culture, and other aspects of life during the mid and late Tang, from power struggles at court to the varied lives of ordinary people, from brilliant cultural achievem 11Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 463 贵 The Pinnacle of the Noble Consort 贵妃之巅 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted “A twisted romance” + “palace intrigue” + “a tragedy of the age.” During the Chenghua reign of the Ming dynasty, palace maid Wan Zhen'er spent ten years bringing Crown Prince Zhu Jianshen, confined in the Cold Palace, back from hell to the world of the living. What began as a desperate act of protection warped, under the influence of power, into a twisted symbiosis. Seventeen years older than him, she was his nursemaid and elder sister, and eventually became his only Noble Consort, as well as hi 600Reads—Score3114d adds

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    Wan Zhen'er was 17 years older than Emperor Zhu Jianshen of the Ming Dynasty... But...

14. 464 穿 I Transmigrated to Great Qin and Lived to the 21st Century 穿越大秦，我活到了21世纪 Mu Li Yin沐璃音Historical152k WordsOngoing While hunting for antiques at a curio shop, he picked up a bronze sword and was unexpectedly pulled inside it, transmigrating to the Qin Dynasty. The System tossed him a bottle of immortality elixir, then went into standby mode. Its side effect: he would witness every birth, aging, sickness, and death in the world, while remaining forever young. He and Uncle Zhao relied on each other for survival, until one day he came face-to-face with the First Emperor's imperial procession on the streets of 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Historical longevity texts

15. 465 执 Holding the Song Dynasty 执宋 Dreaming of Ascending to Heaven Long Agoing畴昔梦登天ingHistorical1.1M WordsCompleted [History + One Heroine + Imperial Examinations + Northern Song Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue] After transmigrating to the Northern Song dynasty in the fourth year of the Qingli era, Xu Xiu finds himself facing hellish difficulty from the start. Cast aside by his family and humiliated at school, he uses his wits to turn the tables. All he wanted was to live as a carefree man of means, but he is unexpectedly swept into the currents of history. At Huazhou Academy, he witnesses the creation of 7.4kReads8.9Score94814d adds

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    Don't be fooled by its low rating now; it's just because fewer people read it. When I first saw this book, I read all the reviews, and there weren't any bad ones. I didn't see any major flaws. The author also diligently researched historical materials, making it quite rigorous. The male protagonist transmigrated to the Qingli era of the Northern Song Dynasty and has already achieved the highest honors in the imperial examinations, accompanying Bao Zheng on a training trip to Hebei. There are relatively few instances of plagiarism, but there are also no original poems or prose by the author, which doesn't feel out of place; it's quite well-written. It's just a bit slow-paced, lacking the typical "power fantasy" or face-slapping plot, and the storyline is generally logical. Important: It's not a "power fantasy" story! [Heart][Heart][Heart] In my opinion, this book is very well-written. If it continues like this, it should be able to reach a 9.4 Rating, or even challenge a 9.7. Readers, you won't regret reading it! [Heart][Heart][Heart][Evil grin]

16. 466 正 The History of the Late Tang and Five Dynasties, Straight Up 正说残唐五代 Brother Fei菲哥哥Historical884k WordsCompleted The Later Tang and Five Dynasties era was a turbulent, tumultuous period, like a vibrant painting filled with the smoke of war, slowly unfolding through the river of time. Based on detailed historical sources, this book brings to life an age when heroes and warlords rose side by side, and loyalty and political intrigue were intertwined. Zhu Wen rose from humble beginnings, vying for supremacy across the Central Plains through ambition and cunning. He founded the Later Liang, yet became ensnared 16Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 467 魂 Reborn in the Ming Dynasty, I Become the Emperor Everyone Calls a Tyrant! 魂穿大明，天下成我为昏君！ Exclusive Bonus Content绝版花絮Historical416k WordsOngoing (The Spirit of the Ming Dynasty) No System, no golden finger. Everyone says I am a foolish, reckless emperor who indulges in pleasure. But who knows that beneath this body's surface lies a soul from the modern world? I feign madness to fool the court, while secretly making plans, reforming the government, opening up the seas, and expanding the realm. When the day comes for sails to stretch across thousands of miles, the whole world will kneel at the feet of the Ming Dynasty! 982Reads—Score10114d adds

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    The Ming Dynasty was the legitimate dynasty.

18. 468 天 The Heavenly Kingdom in Turmoil: From Jintian to Nanjing 天国风云：从金田到南京 Brother Fei菲哥哥Historical274k WordsCompleted The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom began with the Jintian Uprising led by Hong Xiuquan in 1851. It later established its capital at Tianjing and reached the height of its power. It issued numerous programs, including the Land System of the Heavenly Dynasty, but internal power struggles gradually led to corruption. Tianjing fell in 1864, and the movement was defeated. Lasting more than a decade, it dealt a heavy blow to Qing rule and foreign aggressors. This work focuses primarily on the wars of that p 171Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 469 天 A Fated Hero, Forced to Conquer by the Goddess of Vengeance 天命枭雄，复仇女神逼我称霸 Huo Ya, Who Loves the Yangqin喜欢杨琴的霍琊Historical210k WordsOngoing [An alternate-history story, not based on real history. Set in the era after the Three Kingdoms, as the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms period begins.] Cheng Feng, a state-owned enterprise employee, sees his hopes of marriage crushed by an exorbitant bride price. After one night of heavy drinking, he transmigrates to the war-torn Northern Jin, becoming the nephew of the head of the Jiang clan in Liangzhou. At this time, the Five Barbarians are wreaking havoc across the Central Plains. The empir 63Reads—Score114d adds

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    A fictional historical novel set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties period, featuring male and female protagonists with high intelligence and emotional intelligence.

20. 470 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 17.7kReads8.2Score1.1k14d adds

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced story. Please enjoy! [Upvote][Upvote]

21. 471 我 I'm No Sword God: Shaoyu of the Eastern Zhou 我不是剑神，东周少虡 They Call Me Little Donkey Brother我叫小驴哥哥Eastern Fantasy296k WordsCompleted In 687 BC, a terrifying meteor shower recorded in the Zuo Zhuan fell like an apocalyptic calamity. Flames engulfed the sky, and a rift in time and space opened by accident. In the 2020s, a Spring and Autumn Period magnetic field in a treasure museum triggered a supernatural incident at the Forbidden City. Shaoju, the Sword Immortal, accidentally traveled through the rift from the modern era to the chaotic Eastern Zhou. The Central Plains were caught in a storm of intrigue as the feudal lords fou 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Sword God's journey begins in 687 BC with the story of the man of Qi worrying about the sky falling. What secrets lie behind the terrifying meteor shower recorded in the *Zuo Zhuan*? Why did King Fuchai of Yue seal away three thousand sword immortals in 473 BC? What untold legends of immortal swords are associated with King Goujian of Yue in the *Yue Jue Shu*? The first Investiture of the Gods has nothing to do with Jiang Ziya! How many Investiture of the Gods took place in 1046 BC? What kind of person was Duke Huan of Qi? Can we see the truth of history in the *Classic of Poetry*? Were the Shanrong people, mentioned only briefly in the *Records of the Grand Historian*, really so despicable?

22. 472 汉 Late Han Dynasty: Lu Bu Is Reborn and Hunts Down Cao Cao from the Start 汉末：吕布重生，开局追杀曹操 Qing Qing Qing Qing青青青青Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No harem] + [Not a power fantasy] + [No collecting women] + [A struggle for supremacy] + [The supporting characters rise to take charge] The legendary God of War Lu Bu died at White Gate Tower, only for it to turn out to have been a dream? Cao Cao tried to assassinate Dong Zhuo, claiming he was there to present a sword. But he never expected Lu Bu to lead him a scrawny old horse. Can Cao Cao still escape Luoyang on that nag? And how will Lu Bu begin his new life… Among men, Lu Bu; among horses 6.3kReads8.6Score42514d adds

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    Not a light novel/fantasy story

23. 473 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Reclaim My Position as Crown Prince’s Heir! 大明：开局重登太孙之位！ A Bottle of Snow Beer一瓶雪花Historical935k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Xiongying becomes Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest grandson, who was believed to have died long ago. Zhu Yuanzhang: “Come on, come back with me! You'll inherit the throne!” Zhu Xiongying: “Just like that? Don't we need to prepare and make plans?” Zhu Yuanzhang: “With me here, who dares lay a finger on my eldest grandson? I'll wipe out their entire clan!” Lan Yu: “Your Highness, your maternal grandnephew Lan Yu will be the sharpest blade in your hand from n 2.8kReads8.3Score14314d adds

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    Enough said, see for yourself.

24. 474 水 Water Margin: I, Lu Junyi, Will Never Join Liangshan 水浒：我卢俊义，绝不上梁山 On Mount Penglai蓬莱山上Historical680k WordsOngoing In his previous life, he was the head of a fraud syndicate that dominated both the underworld and the legitimate world. Betrayed by his trusted aide, he fell off a cliff and died. In this life, his soul enters Lu Junyi, the Jade Unicorn of Hebei, and from the start he finds himself trapped in a fatal predicament, sentenced to exile on Shamen Island! “Joining Liangshan? That’s just asking for death!” The upright, simple-minded Lu the Gentleman has been given the soul of a top schemer who knows pe 1kReads—Score10814d adds

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    To fatten them up! Really great!!!

25. 475 两 Two Deserters and a Widow 两个逃兵和寡妇 Bucktooth and Crazy爆牙也疯狂Historical792k WordsOngoing [Meticulously researched historical fiction] [Smuggling] [Two male leads] [No System] Don’t let the title fool you. There’s no romance, just the passage of time! Set six hundred years ago, during the Jingtai era, after the Tumu Crisis. A group of ordinary people, forgotten by the history books, struggle to survive in a turbulent age, quietly carrying on the legacy of Chinese civilization. 152Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    A more authentic history of the Ming Dynasty than official history

26. 476 魂 Reborn into a Yingchuan Clan, and You’re Telling Me I’m Tang Monk? 魂穿颍川世家你跟我说我是唐僧？ Liu Zhongjun柳中君Historical93k WordsOngoing “The Buddha takes a hundred billion forms, yet those who leave cannot return to a world that is no world. Today my soul returns, but I am not myself. Maitreya appears to the world when the time is not the time.” Who says transmigrating is always a blast? I, Xuanzang, am the Buddha King of the Western Regions! I’ll shape the Spring and Autumn of the Western Regions through alliances and intrigue! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 477 明 Zhi Long in the Late Ming Dynasty 明末芝龙 Huan Ya幻雅Historical487k WordsCompleted Zhang Xianzhong? He’s a defeated opponent of mine. Li Zicheng? He raises my men for me. Zhu Cilang? He’s my pet canary. Who am I? Zheng Zhilong, ruler of the Ming dynasty’s southeast. I reign over the seas, and half the Ming realm trembles beneath my iron hooves. What does it matter if I’m richer than a nation? What does it matter if I hold power over the court? Ming dynasty, call me Grand Marshal of All the Armies! 339Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    The author writes about Zheng Zhilong, who rose to prominence in the southeast and amassed a fortune at sea, ruling the north from the south.

28. 478 日 The Sun and Moon Shine Anew: Restoring the Great Ming's Realm 日月重光：重整大明河山 Hermit of the Back Mountain V后山散人VHistorical1.5M WordsCompleted (No melodrama, no brainless characters, no power fantasy, no System, and no invincible protagonist. Readers who only want clean, wholesome content or are bothered by it should proceed with caution.) His soul transmigrates into Zhu Youxiao, the Ming dynasty’s imperial grandson, at the end of the Ming. He faces the consecutive deaths of the Wanli and Taichang emperors, the Red Pill Case, the Palace Transfer Case, the Donglin faction, and the Little Ice Age, while the catastrophic defeat at Sarhu, 5.2kReads8.3Score22614d adds

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    A rare gem of a novel without a systematic plot; the story is well-structured and based on meticulous historical research.

29. 479 邺 The Blood Edict of Ye City 邺城血诏 That Little Cui那小毳Historical207k WordsCompleted Guo Jia and Zhuge Liang join forces to lay out the Seven Stars Formation. A century later, seven stars led by Emperor Ran Min and Guixu Zi emerge in the martial world, putting an end to the northern barbarians' massacres and preserving the last sparks of the Han people in the north. This lays the foundation for Fu Jian to unify the north. The plot weaves together the Kill the Barbarians Edict, the Seven Stars Formation, Blood Harmony, and the Blood Mystery Art, with every twist linked to the nex —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    History + Wuxia + Fantasy

30. 480 时 A History of the Space-Time Administration 时空管理局历史篇 Nana Brother娜娜娜哥Historical250k WordsOngoing Si Qian is a senior technician at the National Cultural Relics Restoration Center and the youngest master restorer in the country. Then one day, the dragon boat of Emperor Yang of Sui that he was restoring split open. Embedded in the crack was a piece of a modern saw blade. This wasn’t ordinary deterioration. It was a time-space breach, utterly absurd. Someone was systematically erasing Chinese civilization. An ancient being called Taichu intended to make five thousand years of history never exi 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is really good, with amazing ideas and concepts.

31. 481 布 Laying Plans in the Great Tang: I Crush the An Lushan Rebellion 布局大唐：我平推安史之乱 Ge Sikun哥斯坤Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After a dreamlike journey to the Tang Dynasty, he becomes one of Li Longji’s sons. He sees the military farming system crumbling and rebuilds the laws that hold the realm together. He crushes the An Lushan Rebellion and saves the people from disaster. The great clans fall silent under his hand. Commoners from humble families rise to join the ranks of Lingyan Pavilion because of him. This is no ordinary transmigration story. In the name of Huaxia, he rewrites a thousand years of regret! This bo 1.2kReads—Score—14d adds

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    What caused the catastrophe that nearly destroyed the Tang Dynasty's golden age? This book begins with the land tax and labor service system. After the protagonist transmigrates, he navigates among various intelligent individuals, using his modern perspective to gather talent and gradually strategize, ultimately reversing the An Lushan Rebellion and elevating China to its former glory once again.

32. 482 真 The Real Guan Yu 真实的关羽 Pu Guang111普广111Historical258k WordsOngoing Guan Yu's life was one of loyalty and righteousness. His deeds have been celebrated throughout the ages, making him a symbol of both virtues. His fearless, valiant image is etched in people's hearts, and his devotion to those he cared about is held in the highest regard. His story is like a stirring war song, echoing forever through the river of history. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Excellent historical books!

33. 483 大 Great Tang: I'm in Suiye City, and My Little Brother Is Li Taibai? 大唐：人在碎叶城，弟弟李太白？ Zhu Sanliang朱三两Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Anxi Protectorate]+ [No System]+ [Three legendary transmigration manuals]+ [Farming]+ [Starting out in Suiye Town] Li Mu transmigrated to Suiye City in the Anxi Protectorate during the Kaiyuan era, becoming the older brother of the immortal poet Li Bai. He had in his hands the three legendary manuals for transmigrators: The Barefoot Doctor's Manual, A Guide to Civilian and Military Personnel, and The Militia Military Training Manual. He had also thoroughly studied the Grand Ancestor's On Contra 6.6kReads8.7Score55314d adds

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    Li Bai, whose elder brother was the Grand Protector of Anxi, traveled from Anxi to Chang'an.

34. 484 边 The Border City Crossbowman 边城游弩手 Traveling Fox旅行的狐狸Historical1.3M WordsOngoing (Note: A traditional alternate-history novel, with no System and no wish-fulfillment.) A war to conquer a nation, fought by nobodies rising to prominence. A struggle for power full of ingenious schemes. The empire falls apart, and the chaos of war rises once more. A corrupt and twisted Confucian regime, powerful clans seizing land, warlords entrenched in their own territories, and barbarians watching hungrily from the sidelines. Clashing ideologies, rigid class divisions, a turbulent political l 645Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    This is a rare gem of a book; you can tell the author put a lot of effort into it. It's not one of those generic novels you'd find everywhere.

35. 485 舍 Chinese History You Won’t Want to Put Down 舍不得看完的中国史 Little Clerk of the Bohai Sea渤海小吏Historical166k WordsCompleted In our memories, everything we remember about history ultimately comes down to war. All the rises and falls, coincidences, motives, strategies, economics, and natural disasters came together to set the stage for wars that changed history. Those wars, in turn, condensed all our views, impressions, jokes, and imaginings about the past. Through these accounts, the author traces the course of ancient Chinese history. The History of China You Won’t Want to Put Down chronicles the rise and fall of st 1.7kReads9.5Score40614d adds

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    [Added to bookshelf][laughs]

36. 486 明 Late Ming Chongzhen: I Deserve the Temple Name Shengzu 明末崇祯，朕当得起圣祖庙号 Ten Thousand Leaning Bamboo Stalks韧竹万杆斜Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Zhu Bao'an is reborn. He never expected to become the Chongzhen Emperor. He's doomed now. Fortunately, it's the first year of the Chongzhen reign, so there's still hope. Watch him rebuild the Embroidered Uniform Guard and Eastern Depot, killing not a single loyal minister and sparing not one treacherous official. He takes charge of the economy, politics, and military, and makes sure all three are strong. Hong Taiji: "That brat Zhu Youjian fights dirty, always going for my kidneys. And now he has 958Reads7.2Score10514d adds

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    Chongzhen, Chongzhen, even without changing the reign title, this reign title still has a certain charm.

37. 487 穿 Transmigrating to Conquer the World: Don't Make Me Become King 穿越争霸之不要逼我当大王 I Don't Want to Make a Cover不想做封面Historical102k WordsOngoing No System, no technology. Mu Ning: Don’t make me become king. Wang Erni looked at the simpleton, the glutton, and the young woman gathered around Mu Ning, and fell into deep thought... —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is really good. The protagonist starts as a street urchin who's good for nothing and gradually rises to power. There's no system, no technology, he relies entirely on his intelligence.

38. 488 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—14d adds

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    This is definitely not a pretentious, feel-good novel; it's insightful, thought-provoking, and a high-quality historical book.

39. 489 五 The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 五代十国 Song Fuju宋福聚Historical207k WordsCompleted What a turbulent stretch of history! The Five Dynasties followed one another over just fifty-three years, with more than ten changes of emperor and upheavals that never seemed to end. The Ten Kingdoms rose and fell or coexisted, now proclaiming themselves empires, now kingdoms. One after another took the stage, while the people suffered. Anyone with an army could become a warlord. Factions across the land waged endless wars and slaughtered without mercy, each vying to become emperor and dominate 155Reads9.3Score2814d adds
40. 490 三 Three Kingdoms: Transmigrating into the Yellow Turban Rebellion to Turn the Tide 三国：穿越黄巾逆转天下 Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast Sky幻羽苍穹Historical2.0M WordsCompleted This is my second long novel about transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era. The protagonist transmigrates to become Zhang Jiao’s disciple, then escapes Jizhou alongside his senior sister Zhang Ning, the Way of Great Peace, and the Yellow Turban warriors. Though many look down on him for being a Yellow Turban rebel, Lu Yun keeps striving toward his goal and ultimately unifies the Three Kingdoms. 3.4kReads8.8Score29314d adds

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    These are two of my favorite long-form Three Kingdoms time-travel novels. They focus on large-scale strategic warfare, with marriage to beautiful women as a secondary element, and the ultimate goal of defeating feudal lords and foreign tribes to unify the world.

41. 491 将 A General’s Daughter Strikes Back in the Modern World 将军千金的现代逆袭 WGood LuckTW大吉大利TFemale-Channel Fanfiction265k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! This is a slow-burn story, without thrilling suspense or intense conflicts right from the beginning. Take your time and enjoy it; it gets better and better as the story unfolds! I welcome your comments and suggestions. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 492 平 A Commoner Runs Wild in the Three Kingdoms 平民乱闯三国 Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast Sky幻羽苍穹Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A Three Kingdoms transmigration novel about striving for supremacy, with no System. The protagonist is an ordinary modern man who transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes Han Fu’s son. Through his own efforts, he builds a powerful army, defeats the various warlords and foreign tribes, and ultimately unifies the Three Kingdoms. He goes on to live a life of luxury and power that modern people can hardly imagine, surrounded by beautiful women and ruling the world. 1.8kReads8.0Score11214d adds
43. 493 在 Those Years in the Great Ming 在大明的那些年 The Person Between Intervals间隔中人Historical1.1M WordsCompleted An ordinary person unexpectedly arrives in the Ming dynasty... The synopsis is a bit lacking, so please read the story... ...The early chapters focus on building the characters, and their backgrounds may diverge from history. Later on, I'll try to stick as closely to the historical record as possible…♡ 258Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    These two books are pretty good.

44. 494 霸 The Road to Hegemony: The First Emperor Unites the Six Kingdoms 霸业征途之祖龙扫六合 WGood LuckTW大吉大利THistorical732k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 495 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrate as the Chongzhen Emperor, Starting with a Rope 大明：穿越崇祯帝，开局一根绳 An Illiterate Writes a Novel文盲写小说Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Ruthless Combat + War] Good news: Zhu Lian transmigrated and became Zhu Youjian, the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty. Bad news: It was the tenth day of the third month of Chongzhen’s seventeenth year, just seven days before Li Zicheng’s rebels stormed the outer city. The Ming dynasty was already on the brink of collapse, in grave danger. The Jurchens threatened from the north, rebels from the west, with one natural disaster after another an 57.4kReads9.3Score6.1k14d adds

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    [Admiration][Admiration] A super captivating historical novel! Reborn as Emperor Chongzhen, saving the Ming Dynasty. [No system + ensemble cast + rigorous plot + bloodshed + power struggle + war] Good news: Zhu Lian has transmigrated, becoming Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youjian. Bad news: Today is the tenth day of the third month of the seventeenth year of Chongzhen's reign, seven days before Li Zicheng's rebel army breaches the outer city. At this time, the Ming Dynasty is on the verge of collapse, hanging by a thread. To the north are the Jurchens, to the west are bandits; natural disasters are constant, and man-made calamities are relentless. He killed infighting officials, corrupt courtiers, wealthy nobles, and traitorous merchants. Only then was the situation stabilized, and firefighting efforts began on all sides, gradually developing firearms.

46. 496 三 Three Kingdoms: Zhang Shao, Zhang Fei's Second Son, Restores the Han Three Times 三国：从张飞次子张绍，三造大汉 Sweet Words吃糖赋语Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Shaohan] The heavens stretch on forever. Why are they so cruel to me... Have you ever wondered what history would look like if Liu Bei rebuilt the Han dynasty three times? In the twelfth year of Jian'an, a reader and writer of historical fiction transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms era and became Zhang Fei's son, Zhang Shao! Here, warlords carve up the land, and human lives are worth less than grass; Here, powerful clans monopolize everything, leaving no hope for people of humble birth; Here 1.2kReads6.9Score11214d adds

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    The angle is quite novel; it's worth a look if you're looking for something to read.

47. 497 相 A Date with The Story of the Stone 相约石头记 Mu You Zhi Xi木有知兮Two Male Leads501k WordsCompleted Ouyang Jialun, a college senior, transmigrates to the Qing Dynasty and has an unexpected encounter with Cao Xueqin. Through a series of everyday interactions, clever piecing together of scattered clues, and fascinating glimpses into the past, he finally uncovers how Dream of the Red Chamber came to be, and even learns many stories from beyond the book that few people know. With two male leads, a clash between modern and classical ideas, and differing values across eras, this fresh and original p 139Reads9.5Score10514d adds
48. 498 网 Online Game: Everyone's a Bandit, and I'm Here to Suppress Them 网游：全民山贼，我来剿匪 No Coupon Needed for Spicy Strips买辣条不用劵Sports5.4M WordsOngoing [Online Game] [Notable Ministers and Generals from Every Dynasty] [The Ultimate Schemer] [Development] [Warlords Battle for Supremacy] [Slow-Building] At the start of 2060, the groundbreaking virtual online game "Seize the Throne" burst onto the scene! By a stroke of luck, Lin Yue joined the Great Qin from the start. With no other choice, he borrowed a fellow villager's head for a while. When players first entered the game and found themselves forced to become bandits, Lin Yue was using the co 33.6kReads8.2Score3.2k14d adds

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    A historical online game novel! Starting from the Qin Dynasty, it blends military generals and scholars from various periods. The protagonist is the Fourth Calamity, but he lives even more anciently than the ancients. For the sake of merit, he swiftly reports all illegal players within the territory, personally leading a team to wipe them out, gradually rising to the rank of marquis. Most importantly, no one discovers that he is also a player.

49. 499 开 Stealing a Chicken from the Start: My Scheme-Rating System 开局偷鸡，我有诡谋评分系统 Peerless Blade Edge不二刀锋Historical246k WordsCompleted [High Martial] [Schemes and Power Plays] [Funny and Lighthearted] [High IQ] [Scoring System] Chu Wen, a PhD who studies military strategy, accidentally transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar who has starved to death. To survive, he goes to steal a chicken, and unexpectedly binds himself to the Cunning Schemes Scoring System. From then on, the System coerces him: only by constantly using plots and schemes to earn Cunning Scheme Points can he ensure that points are added to his Life Score. 26Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Historical masterpieces often start from humble beginnings and become increasingly captivating and interesting.

50. 500 天 Heavenly Abyss 天渊 Mu Xiao Sansheng沐潇三生Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsOngoing (The print edition has been published and is available to buy online) A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan entered a forbidden zone called the Heavenly Abyss. His soul lamp went out, and everyone believed he was dead. Today, Chen Qingyuan has emerged from the forbidden zone alive, but his cultivation has been destroyed and his spiritual roots severed. With his beloved breaking off their engagement and the various sects bullying him, what is Chen Qingyuan supposed to do? “Chen Qingyuan, you have tw 971.8kReads9.4Score94.6k14d adds

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    At the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, Bianjing (Kaifeng) was besieged, and the land was in ruins. Gu Yuan, whose soul traveled back nine hundred years, led his routed army to an unexpected rescue of the reborn imperial princess Zhao Yingluo in the snowy plains outside Bianjing. Subsequently, through meticulous planning and scheming, he eventually became a powerful figure of his time, replacing Zhao with Gu and saving the country with his blood.

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