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  1. 451 The Romance of Zhuge Liang 诸葛亮演义 Historical207k WordsCompleted Zhuge Liang, courtesy name Kongming, was a statesman and military strategist of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period. Calm and unassuming yet full of fervor, he was resourceful and renowned far and wide. As a military strategist, his methods for training and commanding troops and his Eight Trigrams Formation earned high regard among military thinkers throughout history. As Shu Han’s chancellor, he upheld ritual, kept officials in check, and exercised power with care, making him an outstandin 402Reads9.5Score—Shelves
  2. 452 King of the Northern Frontier: Starting with Faking My Death 北境之王:从假死开始 Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Shen Yan, a top modern strategic analyst, awakens after an explosion to find himself in the body of Xiao Jingming, the poisoned, good-for-nothing fourth prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Facing certain death, he calculates every move with precision, feigns death with a silver needle, and sets an astonishing deception in motion. A “tragic accident” sets a fire. A charred corpse lets him slip away unnoticed. The emperor posthumously ennobles him, and his ceremonial tomb is sent to the northern fro 2.3kReads7.8Score241Shelves
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  3. 453 Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties (Original) 隋唐演义(原著) Historical685k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties is a famous historical novel in the tradition of historical romance and a classic of Chinese literature, compiled by the Qing dynasty writer Chu Renhuo. Set during the final years of the Sui dynasty and the early Tang dynasty, the book blends official histories, unofficial accounts, and folk legends. It vividly portrays the political upheaval from the decline of the Sui to the founding of the Tang, the legendary exploits of heroes, and the loves and feud 400Reads9.6Score—Shelves
  4. 454 From the Start, Immortal for Eternity, Laying Low Until the End of Time 开局长生万古,苟到天荒地老 Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted [Published in print] [Not a wish-fulfillment story + tranquil daily life + lighthearted humor + no female lead + no tragedy + survival expert] Enter with caution. A longevity story told from the perspective of an immortal, spanning several great eras of cultivation. It begins in an ordinary mountain village, moves into a small domain, and then enters the vast world of cultivation, passing through the eras of flourishing development, golden prosperity, the collapse of the rules, the great dark up 802.5kReads9.7Score95.7kShelves
  5. 455 Warriors of the Three Kingdoms: The Legend of Zhao Yun (Two-Volume Set) 三国猛将:赵云传(全二册) Historical398k WordsCompleted The story opens when Tong Yuan, a master spearman, stays at the Zhao family home, hoping to take Zhao Yun as his disciple. He leaves behind a beginner’s manual on spear techniques before departing. Eager to learn martial arts, Zhao Yun grows up and travels to Mount Taihang to seek a master, where he learns the peerless technique known as the Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix Spear. By chance, he becomes the commander of a rebel cavalry force and wipes out the remnants of the Yellow Turb 1.3kReads9.5Score139Shelves
  6. 456 The Complete Biography of Zhao Kuangyin, Founder of the Song Dynasty 宋太祖赵匡胤全传 Historical141k WordsCompleted Heroes of the ages gallop across the land, their stirring ambitions and world-shaking exploits beyond telling. With history’s chisel in hand, we carve the traces left by passing years and preserve the eternal memory of a vanished age. In the arena of power, where ambition, material interests, desire, and human nature collide, how can one balance the intensity of political struggle with conscience, responsibility, and a commitment to serving the people? How can one achieve extraordinary results a 358Reads9.5Score—Shelves
  7. 457 The Thousand-Year War 千年之战 Sci-Fi & Apocalypse187k WordsOngoing Our world is small, so small that some people go their entire lives without leaving their county, their city, or their country. Yet our world is vast. The stars we can see simply by looking up, shining brightly in the night sky, are celestial bodies like our Sun. There are 200 to 300 billion of them in the Milky Way alone, and more than two trillion galaxies comparable to the Milky Way in the universe. In this vast expanse, is Earth really the only planet with life? And on this seemingly unique 2Reads—Score—Shelves
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  8. 458 War Rages Across the Land, Yet We Laugh Beneath the Bright Moon 烽火连天笑明月 Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Liu Zhengfeng is a former special forces soldier. By accident, he transmigrates onto the battlefield of the Battle of Wuhan. The hatred of his country and the blood feud against his family cannot be reconciled. He has no other choice. Life and death mean nothing to him. If you don’t like it, fight! 22.1kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves
  9. 459 When the Wind Rises, the Clouds Soar 风禾尽起云飞扬 Ancient Romance381k WordsOngoing I was born to a military family in Yunzhou, on the frontier. My youth was marred by hardship, and I was sent far beyond the border. After surviving countless brushes with death, I finally returned. Then my father and brothers were framed, and I had no choice but to come to the capital to save them. Heaven be praised, they were unharmed. The emperor showed me kindness, and I bore him a son. In times of crisis, I rooted out treacherous officials, defended against foreign enemies, and safeguarded t —Reads8.3Score—Shelves
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  10. 460 I Transmigrated as Hu Hai, and You Call This a Thousand-Mile Horse? 穿越成胡亥,你说这是千里马? Historical395k WordsCompleted The moment I opened my eyes, I was in Xianyang Palace, where the courtiers stood as silent as cicadas in winter. The eunuch Zhao Gao led in a deer and asked with a beaming smile, “Your Majesty, this is a thousand-mile steed. Isn't that right?” I was Hu Hai, the ruler who lost his kingdom, a puppet emperor in the history books. At that very moment, the soul of Li Yue, a graduate student in history, entered this body! A horse? To hell with that! As everyone watched in horror, I drew the Son of Hea 15Reads—Score—Shelves
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  11. 461 The Conquest for Power 权征 Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A young master of the Duan clan, a powerful family in Xuantu Commandery, Pingzhou, within the Great Zhou Empire, travels to the imperial capital to study at the Imperial Academy. He never expects to get caught up in factional struggles at court, setting him on a path to power! (This is not a pure wish-fulfillment novel. It focuses on political maneuvering and war, and the protagonist is a bit of a pushover early on!) 420Reads—Score—Shelves
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  12. 462 The Jiajing Era? The Perfect Time for an Industrial Revolution 嘉靖朝?不正是工业革命的好时机 Historical357k WordsOngoing [History + no System + no golden finger + imperial examinations and political intrigue + technological agriculture] Wang Chengwen, who possesses modern knowledge of materials science, transmigrates back to the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, and just so happens to be the grandson of Wang Yangming, the great hope for the revival of the Wang School. Step by step, he will rise from an unknown commoner to the top scholar, then from an editor at the Hanlin Academy to assistant prefect of Xuzhou, and 15Reads7.7Score—Shelves
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  13. 463 China in Pictures 3: The Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 画说中国3·春秋战国 Historical98k WordsCompleted Chinese civilization has a long and rich history, full of twists and turns. Its many historical events and figures are intertwined in complex ways. The Eastern Zhou period was the first era of great upheaval in Chinese history. It saw many famous battles, the development of military theory, and the emergence of numerous idioms and anecdotes. One volume in a series, this book uses richly illustrated storytelling to recount the history of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period and the S 7Reads8.5Score—Shelves
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  14. 464 Tycoon: Starting Out as a Second-Generation Loser 神豪:从负二代开始 Urban108k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + System + tycoon] Ever had instant noodles? I eat them every day, and I try all kinds of flavors! Ever ridden the bus? I won't even take the cheap ones with air conditioning! Ever seen a phone? I swear, my dad has one too! The dating show's production team says: This is the most confident man in the world. The fan says: This guy can brag even better than I can. I should retire early. The tycoon System says: You're the one. It's time to end your fate as a twenty-generations-in-de —Reads—Score—Shelves
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  15. 465 Tales of Love and Hate in the Qing Dynasty 清朝恩仇录 Historical120k WordsOngoing As China’s last imperial dynasty, the Qing weathered 296 turbulent years, rising to glory before falling into decline. The rulers of the dynasty: At the height of its power, Emperor Kangxi had 35 sons and 20 daughters; by its final years, Tongzhi, Guangxu, and Xuantong had no children at all, leaving no heirs. The women of the imperial harem: Nurhaci’s principal wife, Abahai, was forced to die as a sacrificial offering at just 37; while Cixi, a consort of the Xianfeng Emperor, dominated the Qing —Reads—Score—Shelves
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  16. 466 Wuwei 無為 Historical111k WordsOngoing This is a story of a world in chaos, set during China's most turbulent and brutal era: the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. There is no Langya List-style master plan here, where everything is arranged in advance. Instead, it follows the protagonist's journey from a blank slate to the peak! There are setbacks, growth, lessons about life, realistic experiences of personal development, and the use of ancient military tactics. There are also political intrigue, checks and balances, strategy, —Reads6.9Score—Shelves
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  17. 467 Where the Man Called Jinu Once Lived 人道寄奴曾住 Historical278k WordsOngoing [History] + [Military] + [Liu Yu] + [Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties] + [Hilarious] + [China] + [The First Emperor of the Southern Dynasty] Among sloping sunlight, grassy trees, and ordinary lanes, there appeared a man who took down [six emperors], a true [six-emperor slayer]! This man, who seemed as mighty as if he’d eaten a dinosaur’s penis, was Liu Yu, Emperor Wu of Song, a ruler destined to quell chaos and establish a new dynasty. He is well worth your anticipation. A brief pau —Reads—Score—Shelves
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  18. 468 Great Ming: My Dad Is Gone from the Start 大明:开局爹没了 Historical614k WordsOngoing A young internet troublemaker from the twenty-first century transmigrates into the Ming dynasty as Chang Mao, eldest son of the legendary general Chang Yuchun. Starting without a golden finger, how will he keep Zhu Biao alive, steer the Ming dynasty toward a golden age, and conquer the world? And as Zhu Yuanzhang’s favorite nephew, Zhu Biao’s close confidant, Zhu Xiongying’s beloved uncle and godfather, and Zhu Di’s nightmare, the one who makes him grind his teeth in frustration, Chang Mao looke —Reads8.0Score—Shelves
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  19. 469 Pacifying the Troubled Times Again 再平乱世 Historical200k WordsOngoing No transmigration, no rebirth, no fantasy, no System. An alternate history. If you find the first few chapters hard to get into, try skipping ahead to Chapter 50. Because of an emperor’s deep suspicion, Pei Rong, the Pillar of State who had destroyed three of the seven kingdoms during a time of chaos, was framed and killed. His wife took her own life after him, and their eighteen-year-old son, Pei Mu, inherited the ducal title. Now the royal family wants to take his wife as well. Yet the Northe 14Reads—Score—Shelves
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  20. 470 The Road Ahead in Court 庙堂前路 Historical47k WordsOngoing Also known as The First Chancellor of Tianqi. The age of chaos has passed, and the realm is united. When asked about the road ahead, the question concerns both a person’s career and fate and the future direction of the court. Winning an empire is hard, but holding on to it is harder. In the early days of Tianqi, the court seems peaceful on the surface, but undercurrents are already stirring. Born into an official family, he must expose every plot and scheme as he rises to the top. A tale of poli —Reads—Score—Shelves
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  21. 471 Transmigrate to Republican-Era China: I’m a Descendant of the Guanzhong Knifemen 穿越民国我是关中刀客的后人 Urban1.3M WordsCompleted After an accident, a rock-climbing instructor transmigrates back to the Guanzhong region during the Republican era. On his very first day, he discovers that bandits have slaughtered his family. It is the year the Japanese invade China, when the nation is broken and families are torn apart. The Xi’an Incident brings the Nationalists and Communists to an understanding: brothers may fight among themselves, but together they must resist foreign aggression. Against this backdrop, family vengeance and 37Reads9.2Score—Shelves
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  22. 472 Historical Truths 99% of People Don't Know 99%的人不知道的历史真相 Historical116k WordsCompleted The famous general Li Guang never received a marquisate in his lifetime. Was it because of his temperament, or did fate simply deal him a cruel hand? Why did the “Monk Emperor,” who devoted himself to Buddhism, meet the absurd end of starving to death? Was the celebrated Di Renjie a great chancellor or the Tang dynasty's very own Detective Conan? Did Tang Bohu really meet the lovely Qiuxiang? Was there truly a tearjerking, once-in-a-lifetime romance between a poet and a maid? Tang dynasty prince 427Reads9.3Score102Shelves
  23. 473 All Under Heaven of Hailing 海陵天下 Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Though he was the most outstanding member of the third generation of the imperial family, he had been stripped of his right to inherit the throne from childhood. Caught up in the struggle for imperial power, he longed to live as a carefree prince, but could not. Since he could not have what he wished for, he made a mighty vow: to make all affairs of state his own, lead armies to conquer nations and bring their rulers to justice, and take the most beautiful women in the world as his wives. The ro —Reads—Score—Shelves
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  24. 474 Running a Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic: From the Start, Treating Young Ying Zheng 经营中医药馆,开局救治少年嬴政 Urban666k WordsOngoing Chen Che was a doctor with advanced degrees in both Chinese and Western medicine. After graduating, he joined a top-tier hospital in Chuting, Chuyun City, Nanyue Province, as an emergency medicine clinician. But an accident destroyed his reputation. He was fired and forced to leave the hospital, and all his earnings went to compensating the patient's family. With no other choice, he moved to a village in Yongzhou, Guixi Province, and began practicing traditional Chinese medicine. From then on, h 178Reads—Score—Shelves
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  25. 475 Fusu: This Time, I'm Claiming the Throne 扶苏:这一次皇位我坐定了 Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [Great Qin] [Political Intrigue] [Conquest] [No System] I am Fusu, the eldest prince of Great Qin. The heavens have given me another chance at life, and this time I will reclaim everything that belongs to me. In this age of fierce contention, anyone with the blood to fight will rise up and struggle. How could I let Great Qin fall after only two generations? I will quell internal strife, bring the Hundred Schools of Thought under my banner, strike the Xiongnu in the north, pacify the Baiyue in th 27Reads6.7Score—Shelves
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  26. 476 Li Chengqian: I Really Don't Want to Be Emperor 李承乾:我真不想当皇帝 Historical1.0M WordsCompleted In 643 AD, the seventeenth year of the Zhenguan era, Crown Prince Li Chengqian was accused of plotting rebellion, stripped of his title, and exiled to Qianzhou. A year and a half later, he died at the age of twenty-six. When news reached Chang'an, Li Shimin was overcome with grief and wept uncontrollably. Li Chengqian had thought his life was over. But when he opened his eyes again, he found himself back on the eve of his rebellion. Given a second life, he would reclaim everything that had once 2.8kReads6.9Score201Shelves
  27. 477 Reborn, I Decide to Become a Monk from the Start 重生归来,开局我要出家 Ancient Romance505k WordsOngoing With his last breath, he sees the son he placed such high hopes on with one of his concubines... Li Shimin is furious. A woman? He could have given him one. But to put on the act of a dutiful son while doing this behind his back! Once you're dead, it's all over, Li Shimin tells himself. Anyone bold enough to do this at his deathbed is no coward, at least. So he drifts there, watching as on the anniversary of his death, his son goes to the Ganye Temple to meet his stepmother. How brazen! Almost a 70Reads7.0Score—Shelves
  28. 478 Back in the Ming Dynasty as the Emperor's Grandson 回到大明当皇孙 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.) 235Reads8.9Score—Shelves
  29. 479 Chongzhen: My Life Has Been on Thin Ice 崇祯:我这一生如履薄冰 Historical2.0M WordsOngoing (An immersive experience of Zhu Youjian's life and the true nature of the chaos at the end of the Ming dynasty! Not a power fantasy!) At the end of the thirty-eighth year of the Wanli reign, a report that Liaodong postal couriers had frozen to death was being used by a eunuch to prop up a table leg. The rice wasted at banquets by wealthy gentry in Jiangnan was worth more than three years of disaster relief in Shaanxi. Nanmu timber for the construction of the three great halls in the Forbidden Ci 670Reads6.4Score103Shelves
  30. 480 Three Kingdoms: The Cavalry King 三国之骠骑国君 Historical514k WordsCompleted [A Note to Readers (Content Warning): This is not a power fantasy or a harem story. Transmigrating is like taking an open-book history exam: you can still fail~~Some say, “If you can copy the answers, how could you still get them wrong?” Others think open-book exams are the hardest ones to ace…] The great sage holds his mirror high, And hears the palace bells resound. He keeps his principles, casts Qin’s mirror aside, And sets Chu’s bow among the orchids and reeds. The Yue girl’s song fades int 4.1kReads8.2Score347Shelves
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