Historical Fiction Recommendations 历史好书推荐

104 穿 Transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty: I Serve the Sixteen Ming Emperors 穿越明朝，辅佐大明十六帝 Sun and Moon Make the Word Bright日月言明Historical823k WordsOngoing Gao Zhiyun transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, where he herds cattle and becomes a monk alongside Zhu Yuanzhang, borrows the east wind at Lake Poyang to burn the enemy fleet, and wins every battle. After the dynasty is founded, he is made Duke of Yun of the Great Ming. He marries Zhao Min, opens a restaurant, executes corrupt officials, teaches the princes to read, and can do just about anything... only to discover that his body remains perpetually thirty-two years old. The court is rife with und 30Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Gao Zhiyun travels back in time to the Ming Dynasty, where he herds cattle and becomes a monk alongside Zhu Yuanzhang. He uses the east wind on Poyang Lake to set fire to warships, achieving countless victories on the battlefield. After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, he is enfeoffed as the Duke of Yun. He marries Zhao Min, has numerous concubines, kills corrupt officials, and teaches princes—he seems capable of anything… yet he discovers his physical abilities are stuck at the age of thirty-two. Amidst the undercurrents of court intrigue and the successive rise of sixteen Ming emperors, how will Gao Zhiyun cope?

106 大 Zhang Juzheng, Grand Secretary of the Great Ming 大明首辅张居正 What a Strange Thing奇有此理Historical139k WordsOngoing More intricate officialdom intrigue than Mr. Yi Zhongtian, a more fascinating history of the Ming Dynasty than When the Moon Was Bright, and more delicate storytelling than Mr. Chen Zhongshi. This novel faithfully recreates the little-known career in government of the “Ming Dynasty’s First Chancellor.” With sweeping macro-level storytelling and a twisting, unpredictable plot, it brings to life the rise, decline, and brief resurgence of the Great Ming Dynasty. 72Reads—Score—Shelves

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Take a look at this book; it's the only one on my bookshelf.

108 我 Stranded on a Deserted Island with Only Diao Chan 我流落荒岛，身边只有貂蝉 Arctic Ocean Dragon King北冰洋龙王Historical317k WordsCompleted [No System + Island + Survival + Three Kingdoms + Apocalypse + Hegemony] Starting with an island and Diao Chan at his side, he commands a vast world and has countless beauties in his arms. After transmigrating to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, he catches Cao Cao’s eye, but his ambitions are far greater. He divides the realm with Wei, Shu, and Wu, then sweeps across the six directions! Unifying China is not the end, but only the beginning... 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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Starting from an island, beginning with Diao Chan, I now possess a vast world and embrace countless beauties. Traveling back to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao tried to recruit me, but my ambitions were too great. I divided the world among Wei, Shu, and Wu, ultimately sweeping away the six kingdoms and unifying China. This was not the end, but merely the beginning… With history at my fingertips and a wildly imaginative mind, join the author in exploring a world of wildly imaginative ideas. The unique, slightly risqué style is refreshing and delightful!

110 一 A Book to Understand World and Chinese History 一本书读懂世界历史和中国历史 Zhang Qi张琦Historical293k WordsCompleted Through an organic combination of its structure, prose, illustrations, and layout, this book condenses a sweeping history into a small space, making readers feel as if they have entered a time tunnel back into the past. Here, historical figures come vividly to life, ancient civilizations blaze with color, human lives feel real and immediate, and historic events unfold before your eyes! 22Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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This is a very practical history book.

111 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score432Shelves

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Good historical novels

112 我 I Went on a Rampage in the Late Tang Dynasty 我在晚唐杀疯了 Shence Army Yaya神策军押牙Historical245k WordsOngoing Li Tao, a modern-day wage slave, accidentally transmigrates into the body of Li Ye, Emperor Zhaozong of Tang. Using every means at his disposal, he purges powerful eunuchs from the court and establishes a new army. Then he crushes Wang Jian, outmaneuvers Li Maozhen, intimidates Han Jian, corners Zhu Wen, and tramples Li Keyong. Amid the chaos, he restores order and brings the Tang dynasty back to greatness! 166Reads—Score—Shelves

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A great book about the late Tang Dynasty!

113 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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The historical novel is absolutely brilliant and very enjoyable!

115 大 The Seven Faces of the Ming Dynasty 大明王朝的七张面孔 Zhang Hongjie张宏杰Historical239k WordsCompleted This book focuses on seven figures whose lives reveal the workings of the Ming dynasty: An emperor: Zhu Yuanzhang; a usurper: Zhu Di; an upright official: Hai Rui; a eunuch: Wei Zhongxian; a rebel: Zhang Xianzhong; a traitor: Wu Sangui; and a loyal minister: Zheng Chenggong. Through literary portrayals of these seven figures in their historical and cultural settings, it examines the little-known hardships, anxieties, and difficult choices behind their lives, presenting the Ming dynasty in all it 434Reads9.3Score132Shelves

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116 布 Laying Plans in the Great Tang: I Crush the An Lushan Rebellion 布局大唐：我平推安史之乱 Ge Sikun哥斯坤Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After a dreamlike journey to the Tang Dynasty, he becomes one of Li Longji’s sons. He sees the military farming system crumbling and rebuilds the laws that hold the realm together. He crushes the An Lushan Rebellion and saves the people from disaster. The great clans fall silent under his hand. Commoners from humble families rise to join the ranks of Lingyan Pavilion because of him. This is no ordinary transmigration story. In the name of Huaxia, he rewrites a thousand years of regret! This bo 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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This is not a light novel. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a prince and experiences the collapse of the Tang Dynasty's land tax and labor service system, the unsustainable militia system, financial waste, and the excessive military power of the border governors, all of which inevitably led to the An Lushan Rebellion. Using his knowledge of history accumulated over a thousand years, the protagonist reshapes land distribution from the ground up, reclaims military power, and restores the Tang Dynasty to its former glory!

118 汉 Emperor Wu of Han: A Game of Power 汉武帝：权力的棋局 One Who Hears the Wind and Rain听风闻雨者Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Some call him a tyrant; others say he was a great ruler. He doesn't care. He knows only one thing: the blade in his hand must be fast and ruthless enough to drag the Han dynasty out of the mire. He ascended the throne at sixteen with a terrible hand dealt to him. Over fifty-four years, he drove the Xiongnu so far back they dared not look south, dismantled the feudal lords until nothing remained but ashes, and reforged the very backbone of his people. He honed himself into that blade as well. In 7kReads7.6Score346Shelves

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He ascended the throne at sixteen and died at seventy. In fifty-four years, he transformed the Han Dynasty, beset by internal and external troubles, into a powerful empire that instilled fear in the surrounding barbarians. He defeated the Xiongnu in the north, achieving the legendary feat of sealing the wolf's lair; pacified the Baiyue in the south, expanding the territory by thousands of miles; opened up the Western Regions to the west, opening up vast distances; and pacified Korea in the east, establishing prefectures and governing the region. He made "Han" no longer just a name of a state, but the name of a nation. He suppressed other schools of thought, exclusively honoring Confucianism, laying the ideological framework for the next two thousand years. His edict of benevolence granted fiefdoms to the vassal states, resolving the sixty-year-long problem of regional princes in a single day. He established the system of provincial governors and implemented the recommendation system, gradually returning power to the central government from the hands of powerful families. He also made mistakes. His aggressive military campaigns exhausted the people's resources; in his later years, he became senile, leading to the witchcraft accusations. But before his death, he issued the Luntai Edict of Repentance, acknowledging his errors and steering the nation back on the right track. His life was full of controversy, but no one can deny that he personally forged the backbone of the entire nation. The name "Emperor Wu of Han" is the strongest echo of that era.

119 水 Water Margin: Reborn in Zhu Biao, I Came Home to Find My Entire Family Slaughtered 水浒：魂穿祝彪，出门被屠灭满门 Fog Rising on a Snowy Day雪天起雾Historical292k WordsOngoing Zhang Yu was a new office worker who didn’t even dare talk back to his team leader. One cup of coffee during overtime sent him into the world of Water Margin. When he woke up, he was galloping on horseback through a rainstorm in the late Northern Song Dynasty. Behind him were Liangshan Marsh’s pursuers. He carried Zhu Biao’s wounds, and his mind was filled with the bloody images from the massacre of the Zhu family estate: people hoisted into the air on spears, hacked into three pieces by battle- 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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This book is interesting! It includes humans, ghosts, gods, and demons!

124 大 Great Ming: I Told You to Hang Yourself, Not Rebuild the Ming Dynasty 大明：让你上吊，没让你重建大明 Tiger of Fire vvvv火之虎vvvvHistorical3.0M WordsCompleted He opens his eyes on the eve of the Jiashen upheaval. Li Zicheng has already breached Beijing, the Manchus beyond the passes are eyeing the capital, and court officials are closing in to force the issue. Faced with a nightmare from the start, what should the Chongzhen Emperor do… This work’s style: history as its bones, art as its wings. It respects real history and does not rewrite established events, using artistic storytelling to fill the regrets history left behind. A note for readers: This 5.7kReads8.9Score478Shelves

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A very interesting historical text. Thank you for the author's creative thinking. It broadens one's horizons. The first book borrows some elements from time-travel novels. However, the historical research is excellent. The rating speaks for itself. It's been published in print.

127 穿 A Lowly County Office Clerk with Kids at Home and No Rice to Cook 穿成县衙小吏，家有儿女等米下锅 Don't Discuss the Wind-Banner, Follow Your Heart心动莫论风幡Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [A clerk is no official, and the desk is a mountain of blades] [No errors in the ledger, every stroke of the brush decides joy and sorrow] The male lead had only just transmigrated when someone cracked him over the back of the head. After missing work for three days, he nearly got struck off the rolls. His father thought he was saddled with two useless dependents. His older brother thought he was too inflexible to make money. His fourth younger brother feared his lowly clerk's status would tarni 165.9kReads9.2Score22.8kShelves

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I highly recommend this one. It's a story about the daily lives of ordinary officials and commoners in a county town during the Northern Song Dynasty. The exquisite details and realistic portrayal of society transport you to the bustling streets of the Song Dynasty a thousand years ago. It's not a wish-fulfillment novel, but it has its emotional moments. It's not about political intrigue, but it captures the essence of human relationships. There are no romantic pairings, no cheat codes, and no modern-day superiority complexes—it's a hyper-realistic ancient Chinese novel. It's almost a million words long, well-developed and juicy, so give it a try! The downsides: slow-paced, not a wish-fulfillment novel, no romantic pairings, relatively gentle plot twists, and a few chapters that are too detailed. Impatient readers should avoid it.

128 大 Great Tang: If You Won’t Rebel, Father, Then I Will! 大唐：父亲您不造反，我造反！ Darn Spider扑街蜘蛛呀Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Ruthless and decisive]+ [Golden finger]+ [Conquest and expansion]+ [Industrial Revolution]+ [Age of Discovery] Also known as The Crown Prince Should Stop Competing, the Tang Dynasty Already Has Nine Dragons in One Court, Tang Dynasty: Father, You’re This Old, How Can You Still Sleep?, and I, Li Chengqian, the Steadiest Crown Prince in History. He transmigrates to a parallel Tang Dynasty and becomes Li Chengqian, still the heir of the Prince of Qin’s household. Faced with Li Shimin’s indecision, 13kReads8.6Score785Shelves

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This is a high-quality historical novel; it's very enjoyable, with a captivating plot and imaginative storytelling.

129 不 No Offenses Against Jin 不轨于晋 Prince of Kaiyang开阳郡王Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Who in history has never had regrets? Zhang Ao, the King of Zhao in the early Western Han dynasty, originally lived in the shadow of Liu Bang’s purge of kings with different surnames, spending his days in constant fear, never knowing whether he would see the next day. Heaven gave him a second chance to be reborn, in the form of Zhang Gui more than four hundred years later. Unfortunately, he now faced an even darker and more degenerate age of Wei and Jin. And so begins a tale of saving a world wh 747Reads—Score101Shelves

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This historical novel is absolutely amazing. The author writes with an exceptionally rigorous research style, meticulously matching official titles, systems, geography, characters, words, and customs to historical fact. It's clear how much effort the author put into it. Most importantly, everything is logically sound, without any mindless wish-fulfillment plot devices. The story and writing are both excellent, making it a book you can read again and again without getting tired of it.

132 大 Ming's God of War, Zhu Di 大明战神朱棣 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical472k WordsCompleted Why do we love reading about him? Because he lived the way we wish we could: if you don’t like it, fight! If you lose, own it! If you win, don’t brag. He feigned madness, played the fool, and even ate pig feed in a pigsty. Then he fought his way from Beiping to Nanjing and seized the dragon throne with his own hands. Zhu Di, the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, was twenty when he was sent to govern Beiping. No one had any faith in this “Fourth Son.” His imperial father suspected him, his nephew trie 19kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves

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A passionate Ming Dynasty, a passionate Zhu Di… [heart][thumbs up]

133 洛 Three Days in Luoyang 洛阳三日簿 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Historical511k WordsCompleted If you open the account book titled The Luoyang Three-Day Ledger, every line of numbers represents a life. Three days before the Lantern Festival in the first year of the Zhengsheng era, Li Suan, a low-ranking clerk in the Ministry of Revenue, discovers a ledger that could turn the entire court of the Wu Zhou dynasty into a river of blood. The charcoal and ice gratuities are bribes; the sunken grain ships are murder. And the bloody fingerprints of twenty-seven ministers on the final page point t 630Reads—Score152Shelves

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[Must-Read for Bookworms] I stayed up all night to finish this! This "Ancient Auditor" uses an abacus to overturn Wu Zetian's court in 72 hours! It's so addictive!!! "The Three-Day Book of Luoyang"—a masterpiece where a lowly ninth-rank official's abacus clicks and the Wu Zhou Dynasty hangs by a thread! 📖 The story begins with a dusty abacus: Li Suan, a lowly clerk in the Ministry of Revenue, an ordinary person who only knows how to use an abacus, accidentally discovers a "King of Hell's Account." On the surface, it's a list of gifts for charcoal and ice, but underneath lies a murder of a sunken canal ship, the bloody fingerprints of twenty-seven ministers, and a coup ignited at the Lantern Festival. Wu Zetian awaits the truth, Princess Taiping is setting up her chessboard, and Lai Junchen's pursuit is already at the door. And he only has 72 hours. With an abacus, he uses the gaps in the numbers to uncover the hand that overthrew the dynasty. 🔥 Why did this book keep me up all night? ❶ A groundbreaking new genre: "solving cases with an abacus"! Not time travel, no cheat codes—the protagonist breaks through the impasse with his professional auditing skills! Hidden within the clatter of abacus beads lies a deadly intent more lethal than swords. Smelling blood from the dry numbers—this intellectual battle is incredibly satisfying! ❷ A 72-hour countdown, the pace is breathtaking! The closer the Lantern Festival gets, the deeper the conspiracy. Wu Zetian, Princess Taiping, and Lai Junchen's forces are locked in a three-way struggle; every step is a gamble of life and death. Memorable scenes abound, the visuals are stunning—each chapter feels like a suspenseful short drama! ❸ The relatability of ordinary people is overwhelming! Li Suan is powerless and without influence, possessing only the instinct for survival and professional dedication. His fear, struggle, and desperate counterattack are relatable to every ordinary person facing pressure in reality. This narrative of "ordinary people influencing grand history" is truly moving! 📚 If you're tired of mindless time travel and formulaic palace intrigue and cultivation novels, come and read *The Three-Day Record of Luoyang*! The historical research is solid (the first year of the Zheng Sheng era and the records of Tan Jing and Bing Jing are all sourced), the suspense is thrilling and mind-bending, and the pacing is incredibly fast! 👉 I've already added it to my bookshelf, no more talk, just jump in!!!

134 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 96.2kReads8.6Score11.8kShelves

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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.

135 崇 Chongzhen: Saving the Ming Dynasty, Starting With Leading the Troops Into Battle 崇祯：从御驾亲征开始拯救大明 I Love Eating Ink我爱吃墨水Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Also known as: Can Li Zicheng Torture People for Their Pay, but I, the Chongzhen Emperor, Can't? [Decisive and Ruthless] [Feel-Good] [Not Mindless] [No Female Lead] From the start, I transmigrate to the sixteenth year of the Chongzhen era. Sun Chuanting has fallen in battle. What now?! There's no one left at court to rely on. No problem. I'll lead the expedition myself and take command of the army. What if we have no money? Kill, and confiscate the gentry's estates. The officials are all corrupt 686Reads7.3Score103Shelves

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Emperor Chongzhen's desperate situation and his unconventional path to break free from his predicament.

136 西 Notes from the Western Expedition 西征随笔 Wang Jingqi汪景祺Historical35k WordsCompleted Notes from the Western Expedition is a collection of essays written by the Qing dynasty literatus Wang Jingqi during his journey west in 1724, the second year of the Yongzheng reign. The book comprises around 35,000 characters. Following the author's route from Hebei to Xi'an in Shaanxi, it weaves together his observations along the way, encounters with people, depictions of society, and accounts of historical events. Its scope is broad and its style meticulous, combining documentary value with 11Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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Recommended history books (^ω^)👍🏻

137 中 A History of Prostitution in China (A Republic-Era Masters’ History Collection) 中国娼妓史(民国名家史学典藏文库) Slave to Books Wang王书奴Historical164k WordsCompleted This book is divided into six chapters: Introduction; The Era of Shaman Courtesans; The Emergence of Slave Prostitutes and Official Courtesans; The Parallel Rise of Household Courtesans and Slave Prostitutes; The Golden Age of Official Courtesans; and The Era of Privately Run Prostitution. Topics include names and definitions, distinctions between periods, when the history of Chinese prostitution began, and shaman courtesans in the Shang dynasty, among others. 132Reads8.5Score121Shelves

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Chuchu is here ❤️ I recommend three great history books ✨ 🍀The first book uses bronze as a mirror to correct one's appearance; it uses the past as a mirror to understand rise and fall; it uses people as a mirror to understand gains and losses. The "Twenty-Four Histories," with its vast volume, abundant historical materials, detailed records, and profound content, has long been renowned both at home and abroad, and can be considered a pinnacle of world cultural history. 🍀The second book is a comprehensive history of Taoism, using time as the warp and the differentiation of sects as the weft, comprehensively and systematically introducing the history of Taoism's origin, development, and spread. 🍀The author's preface to the third book reads: "In my youth, I once lived a romantic life. Ten years later, I dreamt of Yangzhou. The dark secrets within were mostly revealed."

138 策 Riding Across the World 策骑天下 Venerable Black Snow黑雪居士Historical2.6M WordsCompleted He is tender and gentle with the women he loves, but ruthless and decisive toward his enemies. As the Xi Yan Dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse, he saves the people from a living hell. When petty factions covet the Central Plains, he leads hot-blooded warriors to defend their homeland. He blazes a new trail, drawing merchants from every corner of the world to the Chinese heartland in a race to do business. The finest minds of every people gather in Zhongdu, truly making it the center of th 508Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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This is a historical novel, currently unique and based on a true story, and is well worth reading.

139 穿 Transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty as a Down-and-Out Official’s Son, I Become a First-Rank Minister 穿越大清落魄官二代成一品大员 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical134k WordsOngoing Lin Wen accidentally transmigrates to the Qing dynasty and becomes the down-on-his-luck son of an official. Facing adversity, he works hard step by step, turns his life around, and ultimately climbs to the pinnacle of power, becoming a high-ranking court official of the first rank. 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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This historical novel is absolutely fantastic!

140 蛊 The Legend of the Gu Demon 蛊魔传 Nightmare Makeup and Tears夜梦妆泪Eastern Fantasy599k WordsOngoing Gu are the true essence of heaven and earth; humanity is the spirit of all things. Does the protagonist have to be blessed with supreme luck and be a paragon of virtue? No, no, no. A protagonist can also be utterly wicked and devoted solely to profit. After living three lifetimes and gaining thousands of years of experience, what kind of storm can Gu Yue Ningchen stir up in the Gu World? What sparks will fly when Fang Yuan and Ningchen, the Heavenly Demon and the Old Demon, clash? 10Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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The Way that can be spoken of is not the eternal Way.

141 于 The Complete Biography of Yu Qian, Loyal to the End 于少保萃忠全传 Sun Gaoliang孙高亮Historical111k WordsCompleted The Complete Biography of Yu Shaobao, Loyal to the End is a historical biography novel by Sun Gaoliang of the Ming dynasty. In seven volumes, it recounts in vivid detail the life of Yu Qian, a renowned and loyal Ming official who devoted himself wholeheartedly to serving his country. The story begins with Yu Qian's exceptional intelligence and talent as a child. It vividly depicts his early studies, his upright conduct as an official, and his benevolent governance and care for the people while s —Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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Biographical accounts also showcase the charm of classical literature, blending historical facts with literary elements, making them suitable for readers who wish to learn about real history.

142 我 I Am the Son of Heaven in Great Zhou 我在大周做天子 Maple Whisper Egg枫语蛋蛋Historical3.7M WordsCompleted Not a wish-fulfillment novel! No System! A contest for supremacy!! The ultimate political machinations!! The opposition won’t be dumbed down!! Written purely for love of the craft!! Since this book isn’t mainstream, it doesn’t get much traffic. If you’ve clicked in, I hope you’ll give it a chance. Two people from different eras transmigrate to the dawn of Chinese civilization. They have different ideals and want to shape civilization along different paths. Their competing ideals collide at t 525Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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Pure political intrigue, the opponents are not unintelligent, the plot is original, and the story is unconventional. Watching it will make you wiser!

143 不 The Art of Not Competing 不争之争 Qiao Donghui樵东辉Urban306k WordsCompleted This book says that, in the end, it doesn’t matter whether you fight for something or not. Just be yourself! The ancients said, “Because he contends with no one, no one in the world can contend with him.” Chinese people place greater value on not contending... Not contending brings peace of mind, the source of all strength, like the sea... In modern society, even not contending can be seen as a kind of struggle, born of helplessness... 18Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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Non-historical themes

144 宣 Chronicles of the Xuanhe Era 宣和风云录 Resting Cloud休息的云Historical518k WordsOngoing Turmoil in the imperial palace, factional struggles among the officials. The Tanguts are divided, while the Jurchens watch like prowling tigers. A true man’s heart remains steel to the very end. Let me test my hand and mend the rift in the heavens. I’ll summon the Milky Way’s celestial waves and scour the northwest clean of the barbarians’ sands! The storm is raging. 51Reads—Score107Shelves

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No system, but not mindless, slow-paced, not a wish-fulfillment novel.

149 有 Strange Tales of Gods and Ghosts 有味道的神鬼事 Green Robe on the Right Hand右手青衣1.0M WordsCompleted Since the Wei and Jin dynasties, the ways of the literati have gone downhill, and stories of animals becoming spirits and ghosts and monsters have filled the courts and countryside. There are tales of someone trying to flirt with a girl and ending up with a pig, of someone offering himself as a bedmate and losing his life, of an old dog taking human form and impersonating its master while causing all kinds of trouble, and of a rooster bewitching young women and men. Even the famed general Yue Fe 20Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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Various bizarre stories from official and unofficial histories