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

1. 851 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 90.2kReads9.6Score12.1k14d adds

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   She gently approached, intending to wake him, but instead saw a pile of annotated books in front of Shen Qianyu. He had collected everything imaginable, from the Four Essentials of Pregnancy and Childbirth to notes on gynecology. The pages were densely covered with excerpts. Song Wan peered forward, only catching a few phrases like "regulating the climate for a safe pregnancy," "avoid overeating," and "avoiding extreme heat and cold." Seeing the flamboyant, somewhat haphazard handwriting, Song Wan found it incredibly elegant and beautiful. Thinking this, she couldn't help but find it amusing and chuckled softly. "Wan'er, why are you up? Are you thirsty, or hungry?" Song Wan shook her head with a smile. Shen Qianyu got up, his sleepiness instantly disappearing. He immediately got out of bed and went to the table to pour her a bowl of still-warm, light soup. "Black hen soup, it has a light flavor and is good for replenishing energy, Wan'er, come and have some." Shen Qianyu touched the bottom of the bowl, and only handed it to her when he saw that the temperature was just right, neither too hot nor too cold. "I had someone skim off the oil on top, Wan'er, try it and see if you like it?"

2. 852 工 An Engineering Student Ventures into the Late Ming 工科小伙闯明末 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A middle-aged bachelor, beaten down by society and thwarted at every turn in the modern world, with no connections to his name but plenty of knowledge and ability, is accidentally transported to the Chongzhen era at the end of the Ming dynasty. Relying on his modern knowledge while adapting to the era’s actual technological and industrial capabilities, he works hard to quietly change history and prevent China’s decline. 3kReads7.8Score19714d adds
3. 853 开 The Nation's Doomed from the Start? First, I'll Cuddle My Consort and Take a Nap 开局就要亡国？先搂着妃子睡一觉 Spicy Boiled Fish发烧水煮鱼Historical784k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I had become Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. [Historical what-if] + [Tyrant emperor] + [Everyone is unhinged] + [Subverting expectations] + [Prince of Lanling] + [Feng Xiaolian, displayed in all her glory] Grandson of Gao Huan, son of Gao Zhan, and enemy of Yuwen Yong. The good news: I am the supreme ruler of the realm, with a beauty in my arms. The bad news: I am the notorious tyrant in history, who trusted treacherous 551Reads6.2Score10614d adds

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   This book is well-written, a lighthearted and humorous historical fantasy about war of wits and power. It avoids the tedious system-based plots and the common transmigrators being military geniuses and historians; it's simply about an ordinary person who transmigrates into the body of the seemingly incompetent but actually cunning and ruthless Emperor Gao Wei. The story takes place during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, an era largely unknown to most people, making it a fresh and unique subject. I finished it in one go; it's a worthwhile read. There have been many four- and five-star ratings lately. It features a wealth of historical figures and engaging plot points.

4. 854 寒 The Invincible Ninth Prince from a Humble Family 寒门无敌九皇子 A Thousand Gold for One Smile千金寻一笑Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Special Forces soldier inhabits another body + alternate history + political intrigue + iron-fisted suppression With his pen, he can bring peace to the realm; on horseback, he can secure the land and command the world! He is the last pillar of Southern Chu, a god of war in the eyes of generals and a paragon to scholar 183Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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   I recommend this book, a special forces time travel story.

5. 855 东 A Bastard Son in the Eastern Jin: From Dowry Servant to Rising Star 东晋庶子：从陪嫁仆从开始逆袭 Xingdong's Banhuan Longbing兴东的板桓龙兵Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation just came out. If you’re interested, go check it out. No System + political machinations + comeback + reform + aristocratic clan power struggles + plotting from behind the scenes In the first year of Jianwu, Sima Rui declared himself emperor, while the Langya Wang clan held the court in the palm of its hand. Under the Nine-Rank System, those from humble families had no way forward, as aristocratic clans monopolized the court generation after generation. Lu Heng, a tomb raide 4kReads7.7Score36114d adds

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   There are comic books available; you can watch the comic books first.

6. 856 宋 The Splendor of Bianjing in the Song Dynasty: Provoke Her, and the Storm Will Pass! 宋韵京华：惹她，山雨歇！ Lush Pine and Bamboo松筠葱葱Historical184k WordsCompleted When someone finds himself in the Song Dynasty, the first thing he runs into isn’t the scenery. It’s the rules. The Song here isn’t a mere backdrop. It’s life itself: the ledgers of the marketplace, the hurdles of the imperial exams, the give-and-take of human relationships, the weight of ritual and law. Layer upon layer. Pressed down this far, people often don’t cry out. They just make themselves a little smaller. This book is built on literary craft. It doesn’t rely on a golden finger to clear 21Reads8.2Score—14d adds
7. 857 大 The New Great Zhou Dynasty 大周新朝 Too Lazy to Dream懒得幻想Historical174k WordsCompleted Guo Yuan transmigrates to Later Han, during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, and becomes the young master of a military governor's household. With his father, the military governor, backing him, he could live the life of a spoiled young noble, hawking and bird-walking, roaming mountains and rivers. Sounds great, doesn't it? No. Guo Yuan never wants to see the Jingkang humiliation happen again, or suffer another tragedy like Yashan. So, in this era of chaos from the start, he relies on 16Reads—Score114d adds

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   Highly recommended! A brand new and incredibly captivating novel set in the chaotic late Tang Dynasty, Five Dynasties, and Ten Kingdoms period: ① The bright moonlight shone on the city walls of Puzhou. Two months prior, the Xuanwu army had defeated the combined forces of the military governors of Tianping and Taining, beheading tens of thousands. Wang Yanting, an archery athlete from the Anhui Provincial Sports Bureau, transmigrated to the chaotic late Tang Dynasty and had to survive on his own. Fortunately, he had the support of the Wang family members, who slowly built an army in their territory, conquering Bohai, destroying the Khitan, conquering Tibet, taking Anxi, and fighting a decisive battle against the Abbasid Caliphate in the Western Regions, creating a prosperous era and leaving their mark on history. ② In the first year of the Qianyou era, in Chang'an, Guo Yuan transmigrated to the Later Han Dynasty during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, becoming the third son of General Guo Congyi, who led laborers from Xinfeng County at the foot of Mount Li to establish a land reclamation plan, slowly developing and accumulating grain, delaying the declaration of kingship, and eventually building up strength to unify the world and create a new Great Zhou Dynasty.

8. 858 穿 Transmigrate to the Five Dynasties and Become Emperor 穿越五代做皇帝 Swordsman Scholar儒生佩剑Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Themes: romance, warfare, and alternate history, with romance at the heart of the story. A modern soldier transmigrates to the Later Tang period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, bringing all his gear with him. He earns the emperor's favor and performs one extraordinary feat after another. Then the emperor dies in a coup, and the protagonist carves out a territory of his own before founding a state and claiming the throne... 671Reads7.9Score—14d adds
9. 859 五 The Five Barbarians Ravage China: Starting with a Surprise Attack on Shi Le 五胡乱华：从偷袭石勒开始 Xingdong's Banhuan Longbing兴东的板桓龙兵Historical872k WordsCompleted No System. [Survival + Comeback + Farming + Political Scheming + Conquest]. In the first year of Yongxing, the Western Jin dynasty collapses, the Five Barbarians ravage the land, and Bingzhou becomes a living hell. Li Yin, who transmigrates into this world, leads a dozen or so battered soldiers to fight for survival in dire straits. With no System and no golden finger, he relies solely on ruthless courage and exceptional cunning to launch surprise attacks on the Hu cavalry, defeating the strong 1.6kReads5.4Score10414d adds
10. 860 五 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: Stopping the Yellow Robe Rebellion at Age Three 五代十国：三岁开始阻止黄袍加身 Longing for the Mountain Breeze想要山上清风Historical125k WordsOngoing [No System + Meticulous + Ruthless + Power Struggles + War + Comedy] The Five Dynasties were divided, while the two Song dynasties clung to the south. A top university graduate from the twenty-first century transmigrates into the body of the last emperor of the Five Dynasties, who shares his name. His father is none other than the Five Dynasties' greatest wise ruler, Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou, Chai Rong. Well versed in the art of playing the fool, how could he wait a few years to be forced t 1Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 861 沧 Lone Loyalty in the Vast Sea 沧海孤忠 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Historical825k WordsOngoing The Solitary Loyalist of the Vast Sea: The Complete Biography of Zheng Chenggong is a heroic elegy that delves deep into the heart and probes the soul. This book seeks to go beyond a simple tale of monument-building and portray a real man struggling amid the upheavals of his age. He was the son of a pirate, of mixed Chinese and Japanese heritage, and a Confucian scholar with the world in his heart. He was the "Lord of the Imperial Surname," personally named by the Longwu Emperor, and a lone mini 81Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    Yes, yes, he's here! 👍

12. 862 当 What Does It Feel Like to Have a Big Shot's Trump Card? 当大佬的底牌是种什么体验 Fantasy Lantern幻想灯笼Historical189k WordsOngoing No System + no golden finger + growth + farming + fun + multiple heroines. After taking a bomb head-on, Xiao Linfeng was favored by the heavens and somehow wasn't killed on the spot. But where the hell have the heavens sent me? Is this even still China? The good news is that he's alive. The bad news is that his serious injuries haven't healed. The good news is that the county magistrate rescued him. The bad news is that the magistrate seems to be unpopular. Aside from those two bits of good news —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is definitely not cliché; I guarantee you'll enjoy reading it.

13. 863 开 From the Start on a Late Ming Battlefield: Three Kills in My Debut 开局明末战场，首秀三连杀 Simple2023简单2023Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Late Ming + war + a soldier's perspective + not a power fantasy + an ordinary man's resolve to defend his home and country] The whole court curses and vows to destroy the barbarians; a mighty army marches forth from the borderlands! What is the use of grand ambitions? At Sarhu, a lake of blood was left behind. I am Wang Jiu, one of the most ordinary people in the great tide of transmigrators, and an utterly inconspicuous foot soldier on the battlefields of the late Ming. In historians' account 2.5kReads9.0Score18314d adds

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    At the end of the Ming Dynasty, you're on the battlefield right from the start, and you have to kill whether you want to or not! It's all about getting hot-blooded!

14. 864 水 Water Margin: More Children, More Blessings, Winning Heroes and the Realm 水浒多子多福收好汉争霸 Stop Making Up Names for Me乱给我起名Historical225k WordsCompleted [More Children, More Blessings] [Recruiting Water Margin Heroes] [Conquest on the Battlefield] Emperor Huizong of Song: Make him a prince? And throw in a princess, too? Li Zhu: Boss, I’m a strategist. Why do you keep making me lead troops? Wen Huanzhang: Some pig just trampled my precious little cabbage? Emperor of Liao: I just took the throne, and Yanjing is already gone! Wanyan Zonghan: This kid’s ruthless! Wanyan Zongwang: He’s not playing by the rules. This is so unfair! Wanyan Wushu: Forget 1.1kReads6.2Score10514d adds

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    Officially approved historical fantasy novel → Multiple female protagonists → Cavalry battles → Capital established in Ili!! No system → No airplanes or artillery → Cold weapon combat → Strategic planning → Tactical combat → Sneaky ambushes

15. 865 穿 Transmigrated to the Ninth Year of Tianbao: The Fall of the Tang 穿越到天宝九载：破唐记 Cybertronian UFO塞伯坦人UFOHistorical228k WordsOngoing Modern man Lü Xiancheng transmigrates into the body of Zhang Anniu, a commoner in the Great Tang. Renaming himself Zhang Xiancheng, he becomes An Lushan's lackey and helps overthrow the Great Tang. Main plot: The An Lushan Rebellion, warlord separatism, and the Five Dynasties era happening ahead of schedule. No System, and a weak golden finger. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 866 乱 Heroes in a Troubled Age: Dawn of the Revolution 乱世群英之革命破晓 Only When Things Are Examined Does Knowledge Follow物格而后知至Historical198k WordsOngoing Assassinate the Qing emperor? Storm the imperial palace? Beat up traitors and confiscate the estates of corrupt officials and landlords. Sneak into Japan to wage a spy war? Bomb the emperor's palace? Adapted from real history, with explosive new plotlines and vividly drawn characters. Dedicated to the eightieth anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan. It celebrates patriotism, honors heroes, and promotes a people-centered view of history. 31Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 867 大 The Qin Dynasty in Strange Colors 大秦异色 Tutu Who Loves Gundam喜欢高达的土土Historical196k WordsCompleted [Soul Transmigration - Alternate History - Political Intrigue - Fantasy - Goofball - Goofball - Still a Goofball] When he woke up, he landed flat on his face. It was the nineteenth year of the Qin calendar. He had become Jiang Lü, the youngest son of the King of Qin, though no one had told him. He had a protective grandmother, a rash but loving uncle, and a maid who was always by his side. And yet he still managed to make trouble at every turn. But this world was far from as simple as history —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    After five years of patient waiting, a spy from the Zhao state ruthlessly kidnapped the young prince who had been his childhood companion. Their carriages stormed through the gates of Xianyang, risking their own lives for a chance at survival. Strange phenomena spanning three thousand years connect two eras; a modern-day wandering soul takes over the body of a young child, witnessing the turbulent power struggles and intrigues that precede the Qin dynasty's unification of China.

18. 868 大 Great Qin: The Greediest Official of All Time, Praised as a Loyal Minister by the First Emperor 大秦：千古贪官，祖龙夸我是忠臣 Young Master Xuanniao公子玄鸟Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [fiery passion] + [rivalry for supremacy] + [ruthless action] + [no System] In the twenty-eighth year of the First Emperor's reign, after performing the Fengshan sacrifice at Mount Tai, Qin Shi Huang disguises himself as a wealthy merchant to tour the land incognito. To his surprise, he discovers that the local township head, Heifu, is openly accepting bribes, colluding with merchants! He is only a township head, yet his residence is extravagantly luxurious, with hundreds 5.9kReads9.2Score58914d adds

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    Ahhhhh, my darlings, come check this out! This book is super good! The content is not only captivating but also hilarious. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down. There are also many readers. The main character is Juejuezi, which is my favorite type! [Cool][Cool][Cool][Shy][Shy][Already hooked][Already hooked]

19. 869 赵 Zhao Gouzi's Struggles in Ancient Times 赵狗子的古代奋斗史 Riverside Pebble河边鹅卵石Historical2.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, Zhao Gouzi was born. The Ming was visibly in decline, while the world hurtled into the Age of Discovery, with wealth pouring in from across the seas. Zhao Gouzi lifted his chin and resolved to catch the last wave of the Age of Discovery, sending the peoples of Huaxia sailing across the seas to conquer new lands! 7.7kReads8.9Score63114d adds

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    Absolutely a great book, I stayed up all night to finish it, and I'd even read it twice.

20. 870 晚 Late Ming: I Told You to Pass on the Throne, Not Revive the Ming Dynasty 晚明：让你传位，没让你中兴大明 Heart and Hand Gamer心手玩家Historical1.3M WordsOngoing The sun and moon do not lose their true forms, so though they may be obscured, they shine again. The Jiang and Han rivers do not lose their sources, so though their courses may run dry, they flow again. Zhu Fuming transmigrated into the body of the Tianqi Emperor, Zhu Youxiao, and had only half a life left when he opened his eyes. At court and beyond, the eunuch faction, the civil officials, and the imperial clan all hoped he would die soon, waiting for him to pass the throne to his younger brot 28.3kReads8.6Score2.4k14d adds

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    This isn't just a simple "restoration" story; it's about finding hope in despair and building order from decay. After reading it, you'll feel: this is the Ming Dynasty we all know and love—it had its glory days and its decline, but there were always those who were willing to risk their lives for a future for the Han people. 😴😇🥳😂❤️

21. 871 乱 Elegy of a Chaotic Age: Prelude 乱世挽歌之序曲 The Melancholy Ink-Black Wolf忧郁的墨色狼Historical609k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + History + Three Kingdoms + Male Protagonist + No Golden Finger] His work after 98 grueling hours gets scrapped? A burned-out screenwriter transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms and takes on history with workplace tactics! Have KPIs ever pushed you to the breaking point? Senior writer Wang Cheng spent four straight days working through the night on his script, “Turbulence at the End of the Han,” only for the client to demand a complete rewrite with one dismissive remark: “It’s not 42Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend this historical novel. It tells the story of the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. It is meticulously researched and based on historical facts. All characters and events have their sources and evidence. There are no cheat codes, systems, cheat codes, or various supernatural abilities and adventures. It tells and interprets the story completely according to the historical trajectory, allowing you to experience real strategic battles and battlefield carnage, and realistically recreating the cruel and tragic scenes of the chaotic Three Kingdoms period.

22. 872 水 Water Margin: It All Begins on My Wedding Night 水浒：从入洞房开始 Willow Beside the Clear Spring柳随清泉Historical414k WordsOngoing This is the late Northern Song dynasty. The court is weak and cowardly, foreign tribes lurk beyond the borders, and bandits fester within like a thorn in the side! This is the world of Water Margin, where peerless martial arts and deeply moving bonds await... Watch as the heroes rise once more, reshape the spirit of true men, and fight for themselves, their families, and their country, forging a different ending... 76Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    This book is one of the few gems among the Water Margin novels; it's excellent and well worth reading.

23. 873 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting in Liangzhou, Building Power Step by Step 三国：从西凉开始，步步为营 Explosive Squid爆炸鱿鱼Historical10.0M WordsCompleted No System, no golden finger. A farming and political-strategy novel. Transmigrated to the late Han, he uses wisdom a thousand years ahead of its time to open up vast tracts of farmland and train elite troops. While other warlords are still forcibly recruiting soldiers, he already commands countless elite troops. While other generals are fighting over a single Red Hare, he has already assembled an army of tens of thousands of Red Hare cavalry. While the other lords are worrying about money and pr 503Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    They are all historical fiction, novels rated 8.5-9.5.

24. 874 汉 Emperor Wu of Han: This Transmigrator Has Some Nerve 汉武帝：这个穿越者太敢说 I Want to Eat Mangosteen我要吃山竹Historical2.4M WordsCompleted The good news: He transmigrated to the Han Dynasty with a head full of knowledge and met Huo Qubing, the Marquis of Champion. The bad news: He landed on a battlefield, where a Han army was about to be ambushed and wiped out by the Xiongnu, while its commanding general was preparing to flee. After struggling with the decision, Lu Ming chose to reveal that he was a transmigrator and help General Wei Qing turn the ambush around and wipe out the Xiongnu. Emperor Wu of Han: How can you prove you’re a 8.7kReads8.8Score68414d adds

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    Highly recommended by a 5000-hour veteran bookworm

25. 875 木 Muzi’s Life in the Northern Song Dynasty 木子的北宋生活 Fan Xiu凡秀Historical1.6M WordsCompleted The author tells the story of an ordinary person in ancient times in a lighthearted, humorous style, aiming for a plot that makes sense and trying to avoid the usual clichés. Give it a try and see what you think. 8.8kReads9.0Score98914d adds
26. 876 南 The Southern Song’s Last Glory 南宋最后的荣光 Zhang Magic Hands张妙手Historical125k WordsCompleted [This is my first time writing, and I didn’t know about the golden first three chapters. It gets good starting from Chapter Seven, trust me, I’m not kidding. No transmigration, no brainless plot, no golden finger. Respectful of history, fairly serious writing, solid logic, plenty to keep you occupied. Come take a look!] The story begins as the Southern Song teeters on the brink of collapse. The Yue Family Army is framed by treacherous ministers, the famed general Yue Fei dies unjustly, and his a —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Those who like Yue Fei can take a look 👀

27. 877 典 Treasures of China: From the Start, I Talk with the Ten Greatest Emperors 典藏华夏：开局对话十大皇帝 The Flames of War Rekindle烽火重燃Urban3.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Yi transmigrates and becomes the most promising host at the national television network. From the start, he's hosting "Treasures of China" and plans to find actors to portray the great figures of history. Luckily, the System arrives, granting Jiang Yi the power to cross between past and present and speak with historical figures! Li Shimin asks, “If I sign the Treaty of the Wei River with the Turks, will it keep my empire and people safe?” Jiang Yi replies, “Your empire will survive, but yo 30.3kReads9.5Score4.6k14d adds
28. 878 美 America, 1860: Starting from Scratch as a Tycoon 美利坚1860：从零开始当财阀 Zi Shi Tian子示天Urban2.6M WordsOngoing [European and American Business Wars] [The American Civil War] [The Gilded Age] [Technological Development] Business tycoon Allen died beneath a heavy truck in a car accident, only to unexpectedly transmigrate into the body of a 19-year-old Irishman in New York in 1860. With just 75 dollars to his name, Allen used his modern business acumen to start from scratch, first opening a canning workshop, then expanding the factory and starting a company. In the turmoil of the Civil War, his carefully l 13.6kReads8.7Score39114d adds

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    I don't know why this book is in the history category.

29. 879 重 Reborn: The Taipu Official Returns 重生：又见太仆大人 Tianjin Old Cat 74天津老猫74Ancient Romance120k WordsCompleted [Historical + slightly alternate history + reborn + palace intrigue + historical romance + winning back his wife] Dedicated to all the sweethearts, past and present, from East and West who have suffered injustice and false accusations! In the twenty-sixth year of the Yuanfeng era of the Hua Dynasty, sixteen-year-old Princess Xijun, daughter of the Prince of Chu, loses both her parents. Her distant uncle, the emperor, adopts her and bestows upon her the title of princess. Xier remembers enjoyin 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    During the Western Han Dynasty's witchcraft scandal, Gongsun Jingsheng died! He was the only son of the Empress's sister, the nephew of Wei Qing, and the son of the Prime Minister. He was a bit greedy, but he really didn't do anything with Princess Yangshi 😅. Reborn, he seeks revenge with Princess Yangshi, who happens to be looking for him too 💕

30. 880 从 Starting with the Qin Dynasty: Ministers from Every Era Arrive One After Another 从秦朝开始：历代臣子陆续降临 The Neighbor, Head Wang隔壁王头儿Historical155k WordsOngoing After dying, civil officials and military generals from ancient times found themselves resurrected in a military camp. The first to arrive were Wang Jian and Li Si of the Qin dynasty. They discovered a strange man there, wearing strange clothes and drinking a strange beverage called Coca-Cola. “The emperors you served are all trapped inside a besieged city. You must go explore it and rescue them!” As more and more emperors became trapped inside the city, civil officials and military generals beg —Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 881 科 The Imperial Exams: From a Duke’s Bastard Son to a Powerful Official 科举！从公府庶子到权臣的青云路 Zhou Shusen周树森Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Not a BL novel! Not a male-male romance! One male lead, little to no romance, and a plot-focused story.] [Transmigration + Illegitimate Son of a Duke’s Estate + No System + Imperial Exams + Political Intrigue] He transmigrates, and the good news is that he’s now an illegitimate son of the Duke of Wei’s household, with food and clothes taken care of and no need to worry about making a living. The bad news is that he’s not only unloved, but also mocked and looked down upon. Heh. Never look down o 46.8kReads8.9Score4.2k14d adds
32. 882 明 The Ming Dynasty’s Special Reconnaissance Troops: The Night Watchmen 明朝特种侦察兵夜不收 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical456k WordsCompleted A battle of wits between elite scouts, a shadow war of espionage full of twists, and a poignant romance between two people caught in forces beyond their control: all this awaits in the legendary tale of the Ming Dynasty’s Night-Rejecting scouts! During the Jiajing era, unrest flares along the frontier as the Mongols and Jurchens watch hungrily from the shadows. An elite reconnaissance unit known as the Night-Rejectors becomes the sharpest hidden blade guarding the Ming border. Shen Yan, the son 402Reads6.4Score10014d adds

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    Night Watchman [Thumbs up][Heart]... A passionate Ming Dynasty...

33. 883 大 The Martial Emperor of Ming: Zhu Biao, Zhu Yuanzhang’s Eldest Legitimate Son! 大明武帝，朱元璋嫡长子朱标！ Broken Blade断刃Historical63k WordsOngoing Historical fiction + no System + Age of Exploration + Industrial Revolution + global expansion In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, May 1392, Zhu Biao, Crown Prince Yiwen and the empire's undisputed heir, dies, leaving posterity with an imagined perfect Ming Dynasty. In this new timeline, when Emperor Wu ascends the throne, he makes a vow: Give me seventy years, and Europe will be the Ming's pasture! North America will be the Ming's granary! Fusang will produce silver for me, and Westland will be 122Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Recommended high-quality historical time-travel novels!

34. 884 我 My Grandfather Is Emperor Wu of Han 我祖父是汉武帝 Sallow Little Face小脸蜡黄Historical1.4M WordsCompleted My Grandfather Is Emperor Wu of Han Synopsis: I am of imperial blood, the rightful heir of the Great Han. My grandfather is Emperor Wu of Han. The god of war Wei Qing is my granduncle, Huo Qubing is my uncle, and Emperor Xuan of Han, Liu Bingyi, is my unborn son. I transmigrate and am reborn as the eldest grandson of the Han Dynasty. I will change my fate of being murdered, and change the fate of the Han Dynasty entering into another marriage alliance with the Xiongnu. See how Liu Jin restores t 1.5kReads9.0Score14214d adds
35. 885 大 The Legend of the Tang Dynasty's Enfeoffed Princes 大唐封王传 Zi Zhuo v Qing Mang子卓v青芒Historical332k WordsOngoing Ye Feng and Fan Shuai have just earned their degrees when an accident, caused by their pursuit by a space battleship from an advanced alien civilization, sends them to the historical Great Tang. Perhaps it is fate: a distorted space also sends their nations’ age-old nemesis from another timeline to the same era, setting the two countries on a war for national destiny that lasts eight years. And it gives the two men the chance to ride their horses into Tokyo to admire the cherry blossoms, cross W 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I wouldn't call it a masterpiece, but at least this book doesn't insult our intelligence. Most historical accounts insult the intelligence of our ancestors or feature overpowered characters with cheat codes or special abilities. This book avoids these pitfalls. What's unique is that it features two protagonists across two different timelines, and many historical figures are vividly portrayed, allowing us to appreciate the wisdom, courage, and boldness of our ancestors. It's the only book I've found so far that doesn't rely on cheat codes. Perhaps there are other excellent books like this yet to be discovered, but this is the only one I've found.

36. 886 三 Three Kingdoms: I Transmigrated as Liu Xie, So I Told the Chancellor to Call Me Your Majesty 三国：穿越刘协，请丞相称陛下 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The good news: I transmigrated, and even became an emperor! The bad news: This emperor is Emperor Xian of Han, Liu Xie, a puppet ruler who has been manipulated by powerful ministers his entire life. It is the third year of Jian'an. Cao Cao has defeated Lü Bu and returned to court at the head of a victorious army. No one in the court can challenge him. Just as Liu Xie worries about his future, he awakens the Emperor's Friends System. As long as someone acknowledges Liu Xie as a friend, Liu Xie ca 19.7kReads9.1Score2.1k14d adds

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    This book is great! The male protagonist, Liu Xie, directly adds the ancestor as a friend. This time, anyone who treats him as a puppet emperor is a real fool.

37. 887 大 Great Qin: I’m a Teacher 大秦：我是个教书先生 Heartache恸心Historical527k WordsCompleted This story is entirely fictional. [History buffs, read at your own risk.] Alternate history (fictional) + no female lead + First Emperor Ying Zheng + completed Try not to take it too seriously, or you'll only make yourself angry... Zhang Yu transmigrates to the Qin dynasty and obtains a Dao-preaching System, helping Qin Shi Huang build a prosperous empire of Qin unlike anything the world has ever seen. Lao Zhao: “Look over there.” Zhang Yu: “What is it?” “That’s my empire.” “...” Zhang Yu turned 2.1kReads9.2Score23514d adds
38. 888 重 Reborn as Zhu Biao: Building the Greatest Ming Dynasty 重生朱标，打造巅峰大明 The Well-Off Miss Su富饶的苏大小姐Historical111k WordsCompleted Lin Yu, a modern scholar of Ming history, is devoted to studying Zhu Biao and has achieved remarkable results. An unexpected encounter on a rainy night sends his soul into the recently deceased Zhu Biao. Facing the grief-stricken Zhu Yuanzhang, Lin Yu is reborn as Zhu Biao. At court, powerful meritorious officials watch like tigers, while rival factions stir beneath the surface. Among the common people, a land ravaged by war is desperate for a chance to recover. Drawing on modern knowledge and h —Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 889 满 After My Whole Family Was Executed, I Returned to the Ming with a Fleet 满门抄斩后，我带舰队杀回大明 Wanderer's Wild Tales放浪者乱谭Historical207k WordsOngoing The fifteenth century. To the Ming Empire, all lands beyond Jiayuguan were known collectively as the Western Regions. On the far side of the Alps, the mysterious Eastern Empire lay beyond reach. The Lu family was framed, and every member was put to death. Lu Jingyuan should have died in the imperial prison, but while fleeing, he saved a young Genoese noblewoman who had drifted into the East. A legendary journey across the breadth of Eurasia. Two people from entirely different worlds were b 1.3kReads—Score2.4k14d adds

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    The young man from Jiangnan, swallowed by the Zhao Prison, will rise from the darkness, traversing deserts, trade routes, royal cities, and oceans, etching his name into the storms of an era where East and West meet! 🥎😂🤗🥎🌸

40. 890 为 To Avoid Planting Rice, I Work Hard to Pass the Imperial Exams 为了不插秧，努力考科举 Three Layers of Belly Fat三层肚腩Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation is now streaming] A modern SSS-rank researcher dies suddenly and transmigrates to the Great Xing Dynasty. His health is so poor that he's not allowed to pick rice in the fields until he's six. Sunstruck and light-headed, Li Jing decides that farming with this body is a risky business, so he immediately resolves to study for the imperial examinations. That's what he's good at; the transplanting can be left to the professionals! The following year, now named Li Yiqing, 22.9kReads9.3Score2.2k14d adds

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    The protagonist acts with his own rationale, never stealing the spotlight from Zhuge Liang. 🌟 In addition to major historical events, the book also showcases the personalities of various characters through everyday life: for example, the benevolent and kind-hearted Da Bao Bei; the beloved Xiao Fei Fei of Shu Han; Guan Yu, who is always concerned with his image; and the "Moon" duo, obsessed with work and inventing... 🌟 As for the protagonist, he is seven parts bravery, three parts strategy, and a dash of mischievousness... 🌟 Finally, please do not be prejudiced by historical records or fictional accounts. While the author strives to reference historical facts, many popular fictional elements are also directly incorporated.

41. 891 大 Great Ming: I'm a Fool, but I Won't Drag My Father Down! 大明：我憨！但是我不坑爹啊！ Bunny Bean兔豆子Historical924k WordsCompleted A burned-out 996 office worker accidentally transmigrates to the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty. On his very first day after waking up, he ends up in court against his own father. “Your Majesty, I wish to accuse Li Shanchang, Duke of Korea and one of the founding heroes of the Ming dynasty, of consorting with prostitutes!” Li Yuyi declares righteously. “Impudent, Li Yu! You’ve got everything backward. How dare you accuse your own father?” Zhu Yuanzhang slams the table and roars. “Your Majesty, d 1.7kReads8.4Score11014d adds

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    This book recommendation is explosive! It's bound to be a hit!

42. 892 回 Back in the Ming Dynasty as the Emperor's Grandson 回到大明当皇孙 Tea Books and Goldfish茶书金鱼Historical1.2M WordsOngoing My name is Zhu Yingying. I am the eldest legitimate grandson of the Great Ming. My grandfather is Zhu Yuanzhang, founding emperor of the Great Ming. With a single thought, flowers bloom, and I rule over the capital, forging a glorious Great Ming unlike any other. (This is not a transmigration story. Zhu Yingying simply gains a set of memories from a later age, and this is a story of the Great Ming told from his perspective.) 187Reads8.9Score—14d adds
43. 893 老 I, Fan Jin, Am Retiring in Great Ming 老夫范进，在大明退休养老 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical223k WordsCompleted (Already published under the title Madcap in the World of Scholars) (Third Prize in the “Reviving Ancient Books, Passing Down a Love of Reading” writing contest) Good heavens! I passed! Fan Jin from The Scholars is traveling through the Ming Dynasty. “Would you like to live a different life? Want to avoid thirty years of detours? Step out of The Scholars and begin your own journey.” At seventeen, Fan Jin opened his eyes and found himself fifty-four. The next time he opened them, he was thirty. H 5.2kReads9.5Score52914d adds
44. 894 晋 The Han Cauldron at the End of Jin: From Rescuing the Crown Princess to Reviving the Han Three Times 晋末汉鼎：从救太子妃到三兴大汉 dtt855Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Romance-of-the-Three-Kingdoms-style political intrigue] + [Ensemble cast] + [Historical power struggle] + [Slow-paced] + [Righting past regrets] + [Defying fate] + [Multiple heroines] After transmigrating as a descendant of Shu Han, he faces a hellish start amid the War of the Eight Princes. Yet a crisis is also an opportunity. Watch me maneuver through the political landscape, save talented women, seek out wise mentors, drive out the Xiongnu, contend for the Han throne, and seize Hanzhong. T 1.1kReads7.0Score10814d adds

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    I highly recommend this book, it's a gem! The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a descendant of the Shu Han dynasty, only to find himself caught in the incredibly chaotic War of the Eight Princes right from the start—it's like hell! But he's not intimidated. Relying on his historical knowledge, he begins his journey through the turbulent world. He saves a talented woman, becomes an apprentice to a brilliant scholar, fights the Xiongnu, vies for power, and eventually captures Hanzhong. Later, during the Yongjia Rebellion, with barbarian cavalry wreaking havoc everywhere, his dying father gives him a secret letter from Jiang Wei. In his desperate moment, he even dreams of Zhuge Liang's daughter and receives the "Twenty-Four Books of Zhuge Liang." The plot is fast-paced and exciting. Those who enjoy historical time-travel stories, go check it out!

45. 895 行 A Planet Is About to Hit Earth? I'll Blow Up the Asteroid with One Punch 行星撞地球？本尊一拳打爆小行星 I Want So Badly to Write我太想码字了Eastern Fantasy322k WordsOngoing (Alternate Universe + Infinite Realms + Invincible Protagonist + No Romance + Wild Imagination + Primordial World. Set in modern society, it combines myths, legends, historical events, and unsolved mysteries in a vast world.) Have you ever wondered? The extinction of the dinosaurs was no accident. The meteor that struck Earth sixty-five million years ago was sent to wipe out the dragon race and clear the way for humanity to develop. Have you ever wondered? The battle said to have happened in 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Look at this, it combines historical events and myths, the author is a Frankenstein's monster, yet it explains many things. For example, the following excerpt from Chapter 133: Di Xin went to the west alone to fight Odin, then gouged out one of his eyes and gave it to Wen Zhong. Then Odin led his people to take revenge, which led to Wen Zhong's expedition to the North Sea. Li Guantian nodded thoughtfully: "I didn't expect that the battle with the Gui Fang back then would have such a sequel." After a moment, he continued reading "Supplement to the Immortal History". The most important of the remaining records about the Shang Dynasty is naturally about King Zhou, Di Xin. The book mentions that King Zhou, Di Xin, was indeed exceptionally brave and talented in his early years. After inheriting the power of destiny, he not only personally led his army to conquer the eastern tribes and expand the territory many times, but also suppressed several violent backlashes from the array eyes in the Dongyi lands. The process was tragic, even with records of "burning demon bones to suppress the earth's veins and offering blood sacrifices for thousands of miles", indicating that some array eyes had already collapsed to a very serious degree. Li Guantian didn't care much about these details. After all, with the decline in the cultivation levels of cultivators throughout the ages, the array's core, which was constantly generating anomalies, would naturally have to pay a much heavier price. However, the next passage greatly surprised Li Guantian. "King Zhou once went to the West alone and fought a great battle with Odin, the 'God-King' of the West, taking one of his eyes and giving it to Grand Tutor Wen Zhong. Later, Odin allied with Yuan Futong and seventy-two other tribes from the North, personally leading a large army to conquer Shang and seek revenge." "King Zhou, upon learning of this, ordered Wen Zhong to lead a large army to conquer." "Odin..." Li Guantian couldn't help but mutter to himself. Naturally, wasn't that the God-King from Norse mythology? Could it be that those Western myths and legends were also true? Li Guantian pondered for a moment and immediately confirmed this guess. Since the Extinction Array covered the entire Blue Star, and this book didn't contain any record of the Dragon Kingdom's ancestors going to the West to suppress and repair the array's core, this meant that there must also be cultivators in the West, doing the same things as the Eastern sages. But why did King Zhou travel to the west to fight Odin and even gouge out someone's eye? The book doesn't record this, so Li Guantian didn't speculate further. However, he was still quite surprised by this. He had previously heard a story that Wen Zhong's expedition to the North Sea was a battle with Odin, and his third eye was a spoil of war from that battle. He hadn't expected it to be true, although there were some discrepancies in the details.

46. 896 大 Those Little Things About the Great Tang 大唐那点事 Sincere Scholar真心书生Historical908k WordsOngoing Using official history as its framework and witty humor as its thread, this book lets you experience three hundred years of Tang Dynasty elegance and passion. Vivid names and vivid stories make the dust-covered past feel tangible and real. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The two books from the Tang and Song dynasties are worth reading.

47. 897 寒 A Poor Scholar's Son-in-Law 寒门养婿 Yun He Meng Wan云何梦晚Historical2.5M WordsCompleted (Everyday life in an alternate ancient setting, no System, historical farming story, live-in son-in-law.) The setting is similar to the Song dynasty: civil officials are favored over military ones, ritual and law govern in tandem, the state is financially strained, and foreign enemies surround it. According to the Great Wei code of rites, officials who violate ritual regulations are to be stripped of their posts and titles; members of the imperial clan who do so are to be imprisoned for life. Li 36.1kReads8.4Score4.2k14d adds
48. 898 宋 The History of the Song Dynasty Is No Mere Smoke 宋史并不如烟 Sincere Scholar真心书生Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Open this book, The Song Dynasty: A History That Still Lives, and you will immediately shed the sense of distance that comes with “reading history,” stepping straight into the elegant yet impassioned world of the Northern and Southern Song. Open this book, The Song Dynasty: A History That Still Lives, and you will see Zhao Kuangyin receiving the imperial yellow robe at Chenqiao Station, the morning frost still on his fingertips and hopes for good governance in his eyes. Open this book, The Son 18Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 899 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 48.1kReads9.0Score4.7k14d adds
50. 900 明 The Young Overlord of the Late Ming 明末小霸王 Fat Guy Who Eats Beef吃牛肉的胖子Historical359k WordsOngoing All proceeds from this book will go to charity. I transmigrated to the Ming dynasty? Where’s my golden finger? Where’s my System? At the very least, couldn’t I have transmigrated as the Chongzhen Emperor? But no, you send me to some remote backwater. Let’s see how Wang Jingyue rises to power amid the chaos of the late Ming dynasty! Genghis Khan: Where have all my warriors of the steppe gone? Li Zicheng: Where has my rebel army gone? Hong Taiji: Bandits, thieves, they even snatched women! My belo 12Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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