Looking for Historical Alternate-Universe Stories, No Brain-Dead Plots or System 求历史架空文 不无脑 无系统

1. 1 我 My Father Is the Emperor Who Begs at the Gate 我老爹是叫门皇帝 Bald Li San光头李三Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In the fourteenth year of the Zhengtong reign, my father, Zhu Qizhen, personally led an expedition beyond the borders, hoping to spread the might of the Great Ming far and wide. He never expected it to be like sending meat buns to a dog: he went out and never came back, becoming the Emperor Who Knocked at the Gates. Once he was no longer useful, they sent him back to the capital and confined him in the Southern Palace. Now Father is knocking at the gates again. Zhu Jianshen, who had been countin 55kReads8.8Score4kShelves

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   The protagonist, Zhu Jianshen, ascended the throne at a young age, adopting the reign title Chenghua. His father was the famous "Gatekeeper Emperor," Zhu Qizhen, a student of the Oirat Mongols and the great war god of the Ming Dynasty. As the crown prince, Zhu Jianshen set an example by upholding the principle of "the emperor guards the nation's gates, the monarch dies for the country." Later, the student returned and attempted a restoration, but this was impossible; he was immediately imprisoned and died. The plot is interesting, the characters are vivid, and it's worth watching.

2. 2 我 I'm a Punk, but the Girl I Kidnapped Is Trouble 我烂仔，绑的姑娘不对劲 Come See the Moon来看月Historical1.1M WordsOngoing (Ancient-Era Underworld + Everyday Life + Sweet 1v1 Romance + Lighthearted + Contrast + Farming + Business Management + Conquering the Realm) I accidentally kidnapped a girl beautiful enough to bring ruin to a kingdom. She blinked her innocent doe eyes at me and asked, “Are you after ransom, or did you kidnap me because you fancy me?” Before I could react, she sighed. “I suppose just taking my money is fine too.” I realized something was off and tried to make a run for it. She patted down he 74.1kReads8.6Score9.8kShelves

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   A period drama set in the underworld, full of everyday life! You should check it out [I highly recommend it too]

3. 3 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 382.6kReads9.2Score32.3kShelves

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   This novel is highly recommended. It's set in an alternate history, features high intelligence, and features a ruthless strategist.

4. 4 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 16.3kReads8.2Score984Shelves

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   This is a historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. It boasts clear logic, well-developed characters, a rich plot, and a tightly woven narrative. A non-clichéd, fast-paced read—please enjoy!

5. 5 假 Fake Eunuch: From Helping the Empress Dowager Ascend the Throne to Ruling Through Intrigue 假太监：从扶太后登基到权谋天下 Harmony Before Birth和而未生Historical353k WordsCompleted A power fantasy of court intrigue set in an alternate history, starring Mo Wujin, a fake eunuch who transmigrates into the imperial palace! The moment he opens his eyes, he is swept into the turmoil of an emperor and empress at odds and a court in chaos. He appears humble and obedient, but in truth he is cunning and ruthless, with unparalleled strategic brilliance. He can manipulate the peerlessly beautiful empress dowager, whose power holds sway over the entire court. He can also keep the patie 264Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is an absolutely amazing book; it would be a shame to miss it. There are many foreshadowing elements in the beginning, and you'll have all sorts of "aha!" Moments as you read on. It's so captivating!

6. 6 娘 Mother, Please Stop Trying to Find Me a Concubine 娘，真的别给儿子纳妾啦 White Dragon, Don't Lurk白龙勿潜Historical909k WordsOngoing Multiple heroines + alternate world + political intrigue + satisfying power fantasy Shen Zhi'an transmigrates into an ancient family of merchants as its only son. To ensure the Shen family line continues, his mother is intent on taking concubines for him so he can father a dozen sons. Shen Zhi'an's own dream is to live as a spoiled young master. But the world is in turmoil, and the Jiangnan Shen family has become a target of the imperial court. Shen Zhi'an has no choice but to flee. In Great Zho 5.3kReads—Score372Shelves

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   All requirements are met.

7. 7 带 Touring Ancient Times with an Arsenal 带着军火逛古代 Just Passing Through经过而已Historical1.0M WordsCompleted (Alternate history + multiple heroines + pocket dimension + modern weapons + conquest + unlimited supplies) In a chaotic age of famine, the harvest fails and people resort to eating their own children. I can travel between two worlds and have unlimited supplies and weapons. Watch me save the world and build a paradise where people can live in peace and prosperity. 12.9kReads7.9Score1.4kShelves

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   These books are all very good.

8. 8 带 I Took a Super Mall on a Tour of Ancient Times 带着超级商场逛古代 Just Passing Through经过而已Historical3.4M WordsCompleted [Print edition published] [Complete] [Alternate History + Transmigration + Pocket Dimension + Modern Weapons + Power Fantasy + Farming + Lighthearted Comedy + Daily Life] No money? I can pull out anything from my pocket dimension and live off it for the rest of my life. You’re a grandmaster? Let’s see how many bullets you can withstand. Want to get stronger? I just need a sip of water from my pocket dimension. I punish thugs, kill villains, fleece the Japanese, and take on the West. Food deliver 33.4kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves
9. 9 开 From the Start, I Give Three Wild Dogs a Verbal Beating, Then Trade Two Jin of Dog Meat for a Girl 开局狂怼三野狗，二斤狗肉换姑娘 Just Passing Through经过而已Historical535k WordsCompleted (Alternate history + transmigration + pocket dimension + modern weapons + feel-good story + farming + lighthearted humor + daily life) A Glock pistol? Buy it. A stab-proof vest? Buy it. An infantry fighting vehicle? Once I’ve made some money. Fleeing famine? I have more supplies than I could ever use. No money? Just take out any one item and you’ll be rich. War? I have modern firearms and can hold off a thousand troops on my own. Even the empress has to respectfully call me “Young Master.” Ren F 3.6kReads8.6Score270Shelves
10. 10 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times, My Sister-in-Law Brings Me Twins 穿越古代，嫂子送来一对双胞胎 My Ideal Life我的理想生活Historical395k WordsCompleted [The new short drama is now on Hongguo. Search for: Transmigrated to a Famine Year, the Cold Wind Sends Me a Beautiful Woman] Zhang Dajian transmigrates to ancient times, where he and his sister-in-law, Lin Wanru, depend on each other. To keep his younger sister from being sold, Lin Wanru brings two more younger sisters home as well. With three grown people in the household to feed and keep warm, Zhang Dajian has no choice but to work hard. As luck would have it, he unlocks a golden finger. With 5.5kReads8.0Score600Shelves
11. 11 我 My Proud and Talented Lady of the Marquis’s Manor 我的侯府傲娇才娘子 When Bai Ze Arrives白泽来时Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Also known as: “I Just Transmigrated and Picked Up a Proud Marquis Household Heiress” and “One Female Lead” Food gives life continuity. Music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and song give it charm. A little wealth, fame, and success give it grandeur. Gu Zhengyan transmigrated and unexpectedly won first place in a poetry competition. He even married a young lady from a marquis’s household, only for the furious marquis to throw them both out. Gu Zhengyan took his wife back to his impoverish 31.7kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves

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    This one is [currently in progress][currently in progress][currently in progress][currently in progress]

12. 12 从 Starting from Scratch: Building the Strongest Tribe 从零开始开荒，打造最强部落 Planting the Moon种月Historical3.4M WordsCompleted A modern man transmigrates back to ancient times, into a savage wilderness, only to become a reserve meal for a cannibal tribe from the start. But with knowledge and intelligence that surpass the entire era, he escapes the cannibals. He goes from surviving alone to gathering wild tribes, fighting to stay alive. Just when he thinks this is the truth of his era, he encounters figures from myth and legend: Xuanyuan, Chiyou, and Shennong. If you met them, how would you face your own ancestors? In th 10.4kReads8.3Score795Shelves
13. 13 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 51.3kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    A wonderful novel, very enjoyable.

14. 14 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 15.7kReads8.3Score435Shelves
15. 15 白 The White-Robed Emperor 白衣天子 East Has Fusu东有扶苏Historical3.5M WordsOngoing (No System + One Female Lead + Political Scheming and Conquest + Surviving in Troubled Times + Building a Following) “You want to know who I am? Sit down, have some tea, and let me spin you a tale.” In the eyes of the refugees, I'm a living bodhisattva who barely belongs in this world, giving them food and shelter. In the eyes of the noble clans, I'm a mad dog in human skin, mild-mannered most days but ready to wipe out entire households when I make a move. In the histories, I'm the gravedigger 190.2kReads9.0Score22.8kShelves

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    Reasons for Recommendation 1. Unconventional Setting: Rejecting Mindless System-Based Novels. Unlike the rampant transmigration system novels, the protagonist of this book starts with nothing: only an old servant and deserter companions. There are no unexpected advantages; all territory, troops, supplies, and power are built by the protagonist through meticulous planning and hard work. As a down-on-his-luck scholar, he survives in a war-torn world, experiencing hardcore political intrigue and realistic survival building. 2. Heartwarming Core: A Heroic Spirit Based on the plight of refugees. While other factions vie for power and recruit elite troops, the protagonist focuses on the displaced people. He opens granaries, provides food and shelter, and unites refugees struggling on the brink of death into an unbreakable force. He is both compassionate towards the common people and protective of the weak, while ruthlessly decisive against corrupt powerful families. This contrast between gentleness and ruthlessness is particularly captivating. 3. The content is rich and diverse, with plenty of engaging elements. The story blends elements of political intrigue, power struggles, infrastructure development, and the interplay of human nature. The protagonist's involvement spans multiple fields, including literature, the military, and society. The romance is clean and focused, with a single female lead and no melodramatic harem elements. From a nobody struggling to survive, the protagonist gradually grows into someone who rewrites the dynasty's landscape. The character's development is smooth and substantial, becoming increasingly immersive as the story progresses.

16. 16 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. 3.3kReads8.8Score291Shelves

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    These are two of my favorite long-form Three Kingdoms time-travel novels. They are not based on any system and focus on large-scale strategic warfare, with marrying beautiful women as a secondary element. The story revolves around defeating various warlords and foreign tribes to ultimately unify the world.

17. 17 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. 1.8kReads8.0Score122Shelves
18. 18 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.7kShelves

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    The first book's protagonist enters the capital as a hostage and develops his power stealthily; the rest is okay. The third book is highly recommended!!!

19. 19 从 The March to War 从军行 Rain Falling in the Dust风尘落雨Historical5.6M WordsCompleted “Where is the Imperial Guard? Who dares ride with me across the battlefields of the northern desert and trample the Yanrong King’s tent beneath our horses?” A general in a red cloak sat astride his horse, saber in hand. “We will go!” the battle-hardened soldiers before him answered in unison. A boy from a small mountain village joined the army only to spare his family some taxes. All he wanted was to save enough money to marry his childhood sweetheart. As his military achievements mounted, he ro 24.8kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
20. 20 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 169kReads9.4Score19.6kShelves
21. 21 戍 I Guarded the Frontier for Eight Years, and Now the Emperor Begs Me to Take the Throne 戍边八年，皇帝求我登基 Ten Thousand Bones of Dust尘万骨Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Zhao Ding transmigrates into the Great Qian dynasty and becomes Prince Yan, charged with guarding its borders. He has no grand ambitions. He doesn’t want to conquer the world or become emperor, afraid he’d die too soon. All he wants is to live freely on his fief as its little king. He walks his dogs, tends his flowers, flirts with his maids, and puts together some repeating crossbows and cannons to protect himself. He sends letters to the court complaining about how poor he is while developing h 1kReads8.2Score230Shelves
22. 22 横 The Heavenly General Who Conquers Nations! And You Call Him a Daqian Playboy? 横扫诸国的天将军！你管这叫大乾纨绔？ How Many Springs and Autumns in This Life人世几春秋Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [Traditional Style] [Historical Fiction] [Alternate History] He traveled three thousand miles through battle, and once held back a million troops with a single sword! A legendary general in his past life, a spoiled young noble in this one. He only wanted to coast through life in comfort, but who could have guessed... His childhood sweetheart hates that he refuses to live up to his potential, the young emperor he swore brotherhood with trades wits with him, the era's greatest zither player calls 1.5kReads8.4Score107Shelves
23. 23 满 My Entire Family Was Loyal to the Nation, Yet the Emperor Forced Me to Rebel 满门忠烈，皇帝却逼我造反 Dusty Wild Horse风尘野马Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Alternate History] War + political scheming + play the pig to eat the tiger + passion He is the son of a great general and the future master of the hundred-thousand-strong Xiao Army. The common people despise him, and everyone calls him a wastrel. Yet all of this is just a facade, meant to let him keep to his corner in peace. Unfortunately, a prince grows wary of him, and an assassination attempt follows. From then on, he no longer holds back. Once he sheds his disguise, he is a dragon among me 2.2kReads8.2Score139Shelves
24. 24 大 The Han Standard-Bearer: One Man, One Blade, Guarding a City 大汉扛纛者：一人一刀镇守一城 Tragic Green Youth A Ri惨绿少年阿日Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted The setting sun was red as blood. Blood ran in rivers across the ground, and severed limbs and bodies lay everywhere, like the underworld of a blood-soaked asura. Before, there had been thirty men. This time, there were a hundred. What about next time? Would it be three hundred? Three thousand? I have only myself and a single blade! I'm so tired. I want to lie down! But in the isolated city behind me are 572 elderly people, women, and children, all placing their hopes in me. The Martial King's b 6.6kReads8.3Score493Shelves
25. 25 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves

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    A work that could be ranked on Qidian.

26. 26 家 My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han! 家父汉武帝！ The Wise Man's Mutt智者的土狗儿Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Winner of the National Library writing contest] [Top-tier historical storytelling + no System + rebellion + political intrigue + a love-hate relationship between father and son] Reborn in the womb as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han. His father is Liu Che, the most powerful carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BCE! And his maternal family’s lineup is even more outrageous! His mother is Wei Zifu, his uncle is Wei Qing, his cousin is Huo Qubing, and his youn 86.4kReads9.2Score8.1kShelves
27. 27 我 My Wife Is the Eastern Jin Dynasty's Number One Female Demon 我老婆是东晋第一女魔头 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical2.6M WordsOngoing The kings of the Sima clan turned their blades on one another. The northern barbarians ate their fill of human flesh. The aristocratic families fled south in terror. The starving commoners boiled their children in pots. Heroes fought for their lives on the battlefield, while nobles got high in their palaces. Sons killed fathers, younger brothers killed older brothers, daughters became slaves, and men became concubines... This absurd age was one long debauch. Tang Yu: “I just want to protect myse 121.2kReads9.3Score11.5kShelves

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    A fictional story set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties period—it's so exciting! Don't let the title put you off.

28. 28 大 Tang Crown Prince: Going Head-to-Head with Li Shimin from the Start 大唐太子：开局硬刚李世民 Namo Fire Moths, A Thousand Brave Sorrows南无火蛾万千悲勇Historical1.6M WordsOngoing “I was afraid of you, Li Shimin, because I wanted to live. Now I don’t even want to live anymore, so why should I be afraid of you?” “I am the eldest grandson of Emperor Gaozu and the eldest legitimate son of Empress Wende. I have occupied the Eastern Palace for seventeen years! Who else in this realm could claim the position of crown prince? How can you say I’m unworthy just because the emperor says so? Can you depose me just because you say so?” “With the court historian here, my words shall s 27.2kReads8.2Score4.1kShelves
29. 29 历 A Historical Recap: Spoiling Emperor Shi Huang with the Secret That His Dynasty Ends in the Second Generation 历史盘点：给始皇帝剧透二世而亡 Have a Sip of Tea喝口茶Historical1.6M WordsOngoing [Historical rankings] + [Blood-pressure-raising comparisons] + [Spoiler comments] + ... Chen Yuan acquired a time-traveling historical video-editing System that let him edit videos and broadcast them to every dynasty through the sky screen! An idea struck him. He thought ranking videos were boring, so why not make a truly nasty comparison? It would be much more fun to pit emperors praised through the ages against those reviled for all time! First, show Zhu Di, who conquered the Mongols at Langj 75.1kReads8.9Score5.5kShelves
30. 30 我 My Years in the Great Ming 我在大明那些年 Qing Hong青红Historical8.6M WordsOngoing [The first long-life novel set in the Ming Dynasty on the entire internet] Li Qing transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty and, through a twist of fate, becomes a disciple of Zhang Landa. He lives a carefree life for years. In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu era, Empress Ma falls gravely ill, and by chance, Li Qing becomes her attending physician. From then on, Li Qing begins his journey through the Ming Dynasty. He experiences the bloodshed and turmoil of the Hongwu era and gets caught up in t 243.3kReads9.4Score19kShelves

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    A recommendation from a seasoned bookworm: a highly-rated time-travel historical novel. If you don't like it, come at me! [Eating melon emoji]

31. 31 大 Great Qin: Emperor Qin Shi Huang, I Really Don't Want to Live Off You! 大秦：始皇帝，我真不吃软饭啊！ The King of Qin Circles the Pig秦王绕猪Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The Analects + Hilarious + Cunning + Lighthearted + His Majesty Zheng + Shamelessly Stealing + Absolutely Outrageous] Qin Feng inexplicably transmigrates to the Qin dynasty before Qin unifies the six states, and the First Emperor overhears his thoughts. The two then embark on a hilarious daily battle of wits. “Qin Feng, tell me, what does ‘The Master does not speak of prodigies, force, disorder, or spirits’ mean?” “It means the Master doesn’t want to talk to you, and will use brute force to bea 45.1kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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    Of the time-travel/alternate history novels I've read, the best ones I think are: *The Son-in-Law* (Ning Yi, Ning Liheng), *The Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty* (Fang Jifan), *The Carefree Little Scholar* (Li Yi), and this one below, *The Qin Dynasty: First Emperor, I Really Don't Eat Kept Women* (Qin Feng). The first two are classics, and many people have probably read them. The third one seems less famous, but it's really good. I highly recommend the last one; I just finished reading it recently, and it's very entertaining with lots of jokes.

32. 32 选 You Chose Me as Censor, Li Shimin, So Why Are You Crying? 选我当御史，李世民你哭什么 Zhang Invincible张无敌Historical4.1M WordsOngoing [Hilarious, satisfying, lighthearted, historical, ancient China] Cheng Jun transmigrated to the third year of the Zhenguan era in the Tang Dynasty, becoming the son of the military officer Cheng Yaojin. As it happened, Li Shimin was recruiting imperial censors! Years later, Li Shimin said to the Crown Prince, “Cheng Jun is a peerless sword of our Great Tang. Only a virtuous person can wield him. You're young, so I'll leave him to you.” The Crown Prince burst into tears. “I don't want it anymore! 45.3kReads9.0Score3.1kShelves

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    🌟🌟🌟Arriving in the third year of the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, he was still Cheng Yaojin's son. Coincidentally, [kissing emoji][kissing emoji] Li Shimin was selecting imperial censors. Years later, Li Shimin said to the crown prince, "Cheng Jun is a divine sword of our Tang Dynasty; only the virtuous can wield it. This is the greatest wealth I will give you." The crown prince was so frightened that he cried out, "I won't be emperor! I won't be emperor anymore! Whoever wants to be emperor can be emperor!" [Thinking emoji][thinking emoji]

33. 33 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14.8kReads8.3Score931Shelves

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    Tired of protagonists who are omnipotent? In this book about political intrigue, the protagonist's knowledge is limited, he can be misled by illusions, and he makes mistakes in judgment.

34. 34 我 I Became Ying Zheng's Sworn Big Brother 我成为了嬴政的结拜大哥 Xiao Xiao Mo小萧墨Historical482k WordsOngoing Xiao Mo, an overworked wage slave from the future, transmigrates by accident to the end of the Warring States period, only to find himself a street beggar?! He later saves the young Ying Zheng on the streets of Handan. He knows that if he wants to survive in this era, Ying Zheng is the key to opening the door to a better life. This one act not only changes his own fate of wandering from place to place, but also draws him into the treacherous whirlpool of the Qin court. Armed with memories of the 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They became sworn brothers with Qin Shi Huang, helping him conquer the six kingdoms and unify the eight directions. (No system)

35. 35 水 The Water Margin Demon Stars Are All My Resources: From Traits to Kingship 水浒魔星皆我资粮：从词条到王业 Eat Iron, Spit Fire, Shit Weights吃铁吐火屙秤砣Historical2.1M WordsOngoing The Oath of the Liangshan Brotherhood? A legacy of loyalty and righteousness? Wang Ying, the Short-Legged Tiger, takes hearts and livers to sober up. Zhu Gui, the Dry-Land Crocodile, uses human fat to light his lamps! Deng Fei, the Fiery-Eyed Lion, eats human flesh until his eyes turn red! Song Jiang plots to cut off Qin Ming's escape route. Wu Yong kills Zhu Tong's young master to force him up the mountain! Dong Ping steals a man's wife and daughters, then wipes out his entire household! Sun Er 96.9kReads8.6Score11.9kShelves

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    A fanfiction of Water Margin, killing the Earthly Fiends yields [entries], slaughtering the Heavenly Spirits steals [fate]. Having gathered all 108 demonic stars within himself, at the foot of the Jingkang capital, Tokyo, Li Jiye gazes upon the impending collapse of the Northern Song Dynasty, his face contorted with rage, and declares: "Since Heaven has granted me this world! The imperial cause will not be one of partial peace!!!... This world! I, Li Jiye! Will take it!!!" He conquers the Song, Jin, Liao, and Xia dynasties, unifying the former empire.

36. 36 穿 Transmigrating to the Late Ming: From Tightening Screws to Farming 穿越明末：从打螺丝到种田 Chu Huan He楚环河Historical7.5M WordsOngoing Transmigration to the late Ming dynasty + Peasant Rebellion + Resistance against the Ming and Qing! (Respecting history + No cheats + No System + Slow-paced + Not a power fantasy!!) Wang Tie is an ordinary man with no particular skills. By a twist of fate, he transmigrates to the late Ming and early Qing, a chaotic era that is practically a living hell. How will he find a way to survive in this turbulent age?! And once he reaches the pinnacle of power, where will he lead this people and nat 17.2kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves
37. 37 我 I’m a Ming Imperial Clansman, Not a Bandit 我，大明宗室，不想当流贼 Pink Cape粉嫩的海角Historical1.2M WordsOngoing In the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, the splendor of “the Great Ming, whose dominion encompassed the seas and lands, surpassing the Three Dynasties and eclipsing Han and Tang, whose subjects filled all beneath the heavens...” had quietly faded away. The realm was in turmoil and the great edifice on the verge of collapse. Barbarians ran rampant, rebels wreaked havoc, natural and man-made disasters abounded, and the starving dead lay everywhere. Amidst the smoke of war that now blanketed the land, 38.3kReads8.7Score3kShelves
38. 38 明 At the End of the Ming Dynasty, Singing Through Turbulent Times 明末，乱世高歌行 Pink Cape粉嫩的海角Historical1.7M WordsCompleted In the summer of the eleventh year of Chongzhen, the two capitals and Shandong suffered a severe drought and locusts. Famine ravaged the land, and people ate one another. Yu Mu opened his eyes and found himself in an era when people casually roasted human flesh over a fire. Ahead, corrupt officials cracked their whips like wolves. Behind him, Qing soldiers and rebel bandits stood ready with blades and axes. As a refugee, what was he supposed to do? Should he grovel and die like a blade of grass, 12.8kReads8.5Score1kShelves
39. 39 斩 Dragon-Slaying Ravine 斩龙沟 Mischievous Yet Composed淘气又从容Historical370k WordsCompleted The main plot follows Yang Liu, who seeks revenge for her father's death by rallying the four pavilions of the online martial world, assassinating high-ranking officials, and raising an army in rebellion. The underlying plot follows the emperor's designs to secure his imperial power. Step by step, he eliminates both the four pavilions of the martial world and powerful ministers at court. 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not mindless, not intellectually deficient, requires some historical and cultural background.

40. 40 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical724k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.6kReads8.8Score183Shelves

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    [Alternate Dynasty + Time Travel + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Crippled Claw] High school student Tian Shu wakes up to find himself transported to an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with concern. In this chaotic feudal era, powerful families hold sway. The system is practically useless, and his sisters-in-law each harbor their own agendas. Born into poverty, can he defy fate and ascend to a vast empire, leaving his mark on history? [Fear] Or will he be unable to escape his destiny, becoming a pathetic cannon fodder, a sacrifice for someone else?

41. 41 逍 The Carefree Little Landlord 逍遥小地主 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical3.0M WordsCompleted He was lucky enough to transmigrate, and even into the family of a wealthy landlord. He'd never have to worry about food or clothes, but he had no intention of wasting his life doing nothing. So Fu Xiaoguan casually set a few things in motion, never expecting the impact to be so enormous. The emperor wants to make him a first-rank official, the princess wants him as her husband, the daughter of the Minister's household refuses to marry anyone else, the barbarians want his head, the Yi Kingdom wa 37.2kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves

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    Very clever! It includes all the exciting elements of an alternate history novel!

42. 42 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 26.9kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves

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    Historical fiction + alternate history + farming + hunting + power struggles – this book is worth reading! "Want a wife? The government will assign one, and it'll even be tax-deductible!" A poor hunter casually agreed, and unexpectedly, he received a beautiful and wealthy wife. With no surplus food, he braved the snow to hunt deep in the mountains to ensure his wife's survival. With the help of his hunting dogs, he had a bountiful hunt, but on his return journey, they encountered a snow leopard blocking his path. This thrilling yet sweet farming life is simply non-stop! Highly recommended! [Thinking]

43. 43 为 A Career in Public Service 为民官路 At Ease and Unrestrained安心无忌Urban1.8M WordsOngoing [A gritty, realistic tale of ambition and struggle in the government ranks] In 1990, top student Zhen Weimin offends the wrong people and gets kicked down to a poor rural township. Everyone thinks his life is over. But he is determined to make flowers bloom among the thorns. He breaks through obstacles with his knowledge and grounds himself in his conscience, with every step in sync with the pulse of the times. Starting in the township, he moves forward one step at a time. This is a true chronic 26.9kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

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    This book is good and well worth reading.

44. 44 世 Your Highness, I’m a Gentleman 世子我可是正人君子 Su An, Living in a Dream活在梦里的苏安Eastern Fantasy203k WordsOngoing A transmigration story that turns tradition on its head, with no plagiarism (except in the case of one particular pair). Whether in the imperial court or the martial world, there are stories and wine, reunions and partings, intrigue and betrayal, love and hate... 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A modern-day soul transmigrates into the body of a peerless prince guarding the northern frontier. Having just quelled a rebellion, he is ambushed by eight top assassins and afflicted with an incurable poison, teetering on the brink of death before being reborn. He creates a novel storytelling format using canvases, securing a patent from the imperial court. He deliberately feigns a carefree, dissolute lifestyle to conceal his true abilities, simultaneously building his career with hilarious antics and investigating the imperial conspiracy behind the assassinations. A high-octane storyline unfolds across both the martial arts world and the imperial court.

45. 45 汉 Han Cavalry: A Warrior's Unwavering Heart 汉骑：戎马丹心 Zhang Shanfeng Can Do Tai Chi张山峰会耍太极Historical2.3M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Passion + Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + War + Farming + A Powerful Han Dynasty + Not a Power Fantasy + No System] This book starts a little slowly, so please give it a chance. The early chapters spend too long on development, but from the middle to the later chapters, after chapter 141, it becomes a power fantasy! Main characters: Zhao Ji, Liu Che, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing A thousand years pass in the blink of an eye, yet the palaces of the Han still stand! Modern young ma 21.3kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves

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    [Facepalm][Facepalm]

46. 46 魂 Reborn in the Great Sheng Dynasty: This Little Bandit Has Too Much to Worry About! 魂穿大胜，小小山匪太操心！ A Salted Fish Swimming into the Sea咸鱼之入海游Historical509k WordsOngoing Transmigrate + farming + conquest: I'm just a bandit. What's wrong with saving the country in a time of chaos? The story includes practical, step-by-step methods. See the main text for details! I'm just a lowly bandit, and you're calling me a great philanthropist? I'm just a lowly bandit, and I'm out there punishing evil and bringing criminals to justice? I'm such a good bandit, and you want to kill me? Sorry, if you want me dead, then you'll all die! 252Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Very OK, definitely worth watching!

47. 47 双 Traveling Between Two Worlds: A Harem of Concubines in One Year 双穿古代，我一年小妾成群 Coke Is Poisonous可乐有毒Historical106k WordsOngoing (Alternate history + daily life + travel between two worlds + making money + beautiful women) If you could travel between the modern and ancient worlds, what would your dream be? Some would dream of charging into battle and earning glory, while others would dream of studying for the imperial exams and leading reforms in the court. Xu Yan has different ideas. Being a military officer means suffering through war, and being a civil official means working yourself to the bone. Haven't I had enough o 179Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Dual time travel, ancient times, fictional world

48. 48 穿 Transmigrate as a Good-for-Nothing: From Playboy to Prince of the North 穿越废柴从纨绔到镇北亲王 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A modern veteran transmigrates into the past and becomes Lin Chen, the most useless second son in the Minister of Revenue’s household. A drunkard, a gambler, a coward with no ability, he’s a laughingstock everyone tramples on. But the moment he opens his eyes, his brilliance blazes forth, and no one in the world can stop him! He takes on his elder brother, crushes spoiled brats, and turns the capital’s elite upside down, rising from a good-for-nothing to the most formidable official’s son! The b 9.9kReads8.2Score888Shelves

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    This is well-written, quite detailed, and worth a look.

49. 49 长 Immortality Begins in the Shang Dynasty 长生从商朝开始 Silent Brush Playing the Qin默笔弹琴Historical1.2M WordsCompleted This is primarily a work of historical fiction, not a cultivation novel. If you’re looking for cultivation, please look elsewhere. A sweeping and wondrous historical novel told in the first person. The protagonist, Qin Hongtao, was once a diviner and ritual officiant during the reign of Di Xin, the last Shang emperor. During a crucial ceremony at Lutai, a strange event struck him: he was hit by the mysterious power of Guixu. From then on, his body could not die, but he was also burdened with a c 1.7kReads—Score259Shelves

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    You can learn a lot from this great history book; if you don't like it, I'll kill you!

50. 50 大 The Ming Dynasty's Last Army: Where Peace and Prosperity Await 大明残军：盛世归处 A Cat Living in a Can of Fish住在鱼罐头里的猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse147k WordsOngoing I always see modern people transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, so I wanted to write about people coming from the Ming Dynasty to the modern world. A group of Ming Dynasty anti-pirate guards, hunted in the dynasty's final years, discover relics left behind by Xu Fu's voyage east and travel to a world six hundred years in the future. There, they continue to fight the organization hunting them and defend the glory of the empire. From a chaotic age of war to an era of peace and prosperity, this is w —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've read many books about the late Ming Dynasty, whether they're about time travel or rebirth, and I've been fantasizing about writing one myself. I imagine myself living in the future as a soldier who survived the fall of the Ming Dynasty. I've written over twenty chapters, published more than ten, and am still revising it, hoping someone can offer some feedback.

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