Historical Fiction: Transmigrate to Ancient Times, Start an Industrial Revolution, and Conquer the World 历史小说，穿越古代开启工业革命，称霸世界

1. 351 猴 A Book by Monkey God Uncle 猴神大叔的一本书 Monkey God Uncle猴神大叔Historical182k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 352 悟 Heaven-Defying Comprehension: Your Majesty, You Can't Hide Your Machine Guns 悟性逆天：陛下您的机枪藏不住了 Witch Wolf蛊狼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted In the tenth year of the Kaiyuan era of Great Qian, Li Mu transmigrates into the body of Emperor Shizong of Qian! At that time, Great Qian faces danger on all sides! Pirates raid from beyond the seas, while the Xiongdans watch like tigers poised to pounce! Within the court, treacherous ministers hold power and corrupt eunuchs control the state! Yet Emperor Shizong of Qian devotes himself to seeking immortality, believes slanderous lies, and refuses to hold court for ten years! Great Qian grows w 1.5kReads8.2Score154Shelves
3. 353 扶 Raising the Song Dynasty to Greatness 扶摇大宋 Plain White of Cizhou刺州的素白Historical188k WordsOngoing After a final farewell on a rainy night, Cai Tiao leaped from the twenty-seventh floor. When he opened his eyes again, he had become Cai Tiao, the fifth young master of the Cai family in Bianjing, during the third year of Yuanfu in the Great Song. A soul from the modern age, reborn by the will of Heaven. He began his studies at three under the eminent Daoist Xu Zhichang, outshone the literary world with his poetry and calligraphy at five, and was hailed by the entire Daoist community as the "hei 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I highly recommend these three novels set in the Northern Song Dynasty. The male protagonist quietly builds his own hidden power, using modern knowledge to create firearms, telescopes, and hot air balloons. He implements sweeping reforms, unifies thought through new learning, and ultimately unifies the world. The war scenes are grand, and the plot is full of twists and turns. A super good new alternate history book! [Kiss]

4. 354 三 Three Kingdoms Sky Screen: Every Warlord Wants to Rule Asia 三国天幕：群雄都想做亚洲洲长 J ScreenwriterJ编剧Historical314k WordsCompleted (Romance of the Three Kingdoms game + the sky screen descends + generals from other dynasties summoned + rankings + protagonist as a tool + illustrations at chapter ends + mainly based on the Romance) Chen Lang is livestreaming Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV when, to his surprise, his stream is projected onto a sky screen in the Three Kingdoms world. After every livestream, the sky screen unlocks a new System. Game tactics, a future marketplace, a quiz System, and figures from other dynasties 743Reads6.9Score108Shelves

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   This is essentially a story about historical military commanders helping the warlords of the Three Kingdoms divide the world.

5. 355 宋 Song Cavalry Rules the World 宋骑天下 Plain White of Cizhou刺州的素白Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Modern engineering PhD Zhao Qi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji. With the Jingkang Incident looming, he resolves to turn the empire’s fortunes around. His first move is to expand the Imperial City Bureau and divide its duties into specialized branches. When his ministers denounce him for “neglecting his proper duties,” Zhao Qi quietly equips all three armies with newly developed Shenbi crossbows. When the Jin army marches south toward the Sixteen Prefe 401Reads8.8Score564Shelves

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   I highly recommend these three novels set in the Northern Song Dynasty. The male protagonist quietly builds his own hidden power, using modern knowledge to create firearms, telescopes, and hot air balloons. He implements sweeping reforms, unifies thought through new learning, and ultimately unifies the world. The war scenes are grand, the plot is full of twists and turns—a super engaging new alternate history novel! 😘

6. 356 回 Back in the Sui Dynasty as a Tyrant 回到隋朝当暴君 Yang Er, His Majesty杨二陛下Historical612k WordsCompleted In the eleventh year of Daye, the Sui Dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse. Yang Yunkai, who has transmigrated, becomes Emperor Yang of Sui and finds himself facing a complete mess. The great clans are frantically undermining the court, rebel kings are wreaking havoc across the land, the Turks are watching hungrily from the north, and Goguryeo keeps causing trouble. In that case, there's nothing more to say: life and death be damned, if you won't submit, I'll fight! Anyone who dares to die, 5Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   The book rehabilitates Yang Guang; it's well-reasoned, well-written, and logically sound. The only downside is the somewhat clichéd title. If you enjoy finding different perspectives on history in books, you might want to check it out.

7. 357 我 I, Zhu Youxiao, Transmigrate to the Late Ming and Become Emperor 我朱由校，穿越明末做皇帝 Centurion佰夫长Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, he becomes Zhu Youxiao, who is on the verge of death. Like hell he’s going to die a pathetic death. Armed with memories of a future life, Zhu Youxiao begins defying fate and rewriting history. End the factional strife. Anyone who won’t shut up gets executed. Purge the corrupt officials. Anyone who wants money more than life gets executed. Reform the land, build guns and cannons. Anyone who stands in my way gets executed. Build an army of a million, crush the S 1.5kReads7.3Score104Shelves

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   From this day forward, I am Apocalypse.

8. 358 北 The Northern Song Dynasty’s Greatest Treacherous Chancellor 北宋第一奸相 Huo Guanjun霍冠军Historical447k WordsOngoing After transmigrating as Cai Jing, I'm going to carry out a once-in-a-millennium reform with Wang Anshi! A modern history student transmigrates as Cai Jing. By the age of seven, people are already calling him a prodigy. Looking at the corrupt court on the brink of collapse, he silently clenches his fists. In this life, he'll stir up the winds of change from the shadows. Secretly amass wealth, recruit talented people, gather leverage... Ten years of planning, all waiting for the right moment. When 3Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 359 镇 The Nation-Protecting Prince Consort 镇国驸马爷 Xuan Zhi轩轾Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [System + political intrigue + mind games! The story only gets better as it goes] Ji Ping’an, a die-hard Three Kingdoms Kill player, passes out while gaming. When he wakes up, he’s transmigrated to the Dayu Dynasty and, by some fluke, become its biggest doormat of a son-in-law: the princess’s husband. He also activates a Three Kingdoms Heroic Spirit System. With enough gold, he can summon any general, strategist, warlord, or beauty from the Three Kingdoms. From then on, Ji Ping’an sets out to ge 67kReads8.9Score5.1kShelves

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   At first, you don't need to use your brain to watch it, but later, even if you do, you can't understand it; it's all conspiracies and tricks.

10. 360 大 Great Tang: From the Start, I Used the Imperial Jade Seal to Crack Walnuts 大唐：开局传国玉玺砸核桃 Zhoushan Gatekeeping Grandpa舟山管门大爷Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Great Tang] [System] [Mischievous Kid] [Sign-In] [Funny, Hilarious] After transmigrating to the Great Tang, Li Ke becomes an eight-year-old boy. He has been signing in for eight years from the start and has received countless rewards! One day, Li Ke uses the Imperial Jade Seal to crack walnuts. Li Shimin: TAT Ke'er, don't, don't smash it! Li Ke: Come on, Father. Give me a dog’s bark! Li Shimin: Ah!!! I am the emperor, and you want me to bark like a dog? Li Ke: If not, then how about letting me 17.4kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    Very good and powerful

11. 361 大 Great Song: I Will Never Sell My Realm 大宋：朕的江山不卖 The Northernmost Man Beyond the Arctic北极以北男人之男Historical111k WordsOngoing Court intrigue and ordinary street folk, bloody warfare and tender romance. A lighthearted, humorous style brings history to life in all its weight. A fresh perspective reveals the extraordinary story of an ordinary person. No godlike protagonist, no high-tech gadgets, no cardboard-cutout cast, and no mindless power fantasy. The author comes to you with heartfelt sincerity and a distinctive style! Sample: After seeing her husband off, Su hurried out as soon as she had a moment to spare. She spot 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is my own work, a slow-burn historical novel. It blends court intrigue with the lives of ordinary people, brutal warfare with a touch of romance. The light and humorous tone weaves together a weighty historical narrative. A unique perspective reveals the legend of an ordinary person. There are no overpowered protagonists, no supernatural technology, no stereotypical ensemble casts, and no slapstick humor. The author brings you heartfelt sincerity and a distinctive writing style! Example: After attending to her husband, Madam Su quickly slipped out of the house. She saw several neighbors whispering in front of her courtyard. Madam Su paused, forced a bitter expression, patted her chest, and exclaimed, "Oh dear, what should I do?" "Don't panic, Madam Liu, what happened to Registrar Liu?" The neighbors asked with great concern. Madam Su breathed a long sigh of relief. "The Emperor has sent two imperial guards to protect my second son. You know, my courtyard is small, how will we manage to live here?" Madam Su looked troubled. Example: The light cavalry quickly dispersed and retreated to the flanks, while the heavy cavalry revealed their ferocity like wild beasts. Dozens of riders formed more than ten columns, facing the Song soldiers directly. The armored horses galloped faster and faster, their thunderous roar like lightning, and they were about to crash into the Song army's ranks. Tuola led the light cavalry around to the flank and rear of the heavy cavalry, waiting for the heavy cavalry to tear open an opening and deliver a fatal blow to the Southerners. "Open!" Commander Zhang Shun roared fiercely. The heavily armored soldiers in front, holding their breastplates, parted to the sides, and hundreds of chevaux-de-frise and palisades were pushed from inside the formation to the front in a matter of breaths. The heavy knights desperately reined in their horses, but the armored horses, already charging, could not stop their momentum and continued to charge forward. The first few warhorses crashed into the chevaux-de-frise, fell to the ground with mournful cries, and their riders were thrown violently out...

12. 362 明 A Ming Dynasty Mercenary King 明末佣兵为王 I Tell Stories我说故事Historical636k WordsCompleted A special forces soldier from 2146, traveling with a military supply ship, is set up by others. To survive, he volunteers for an experiment, but something goes wrong. He transmigrates through time into the late Ming Dynasty, and the supply ship becomes embedded in a mountain. Ma Rulong can only gaze at the heavens in speechless exasperation. He has special abilities and advanced technology, but where’s the carefree life he was promised? 257Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    This one is a mind-blowing story of physical transmigration!

13. 363 沙 The Dune Edict: Fusu Refuses to Die 沙丘遗诏：扶苏不赴死 Yu Sheng渔昇Historical421k WordsCompleted An imperial edict orders me to take my own life. The whole world says Fusu is weak and deserves to die. But they forget: even a rabbit will bite through a hunter’s throat when cornered! Zhao Gao forged the edict, Hu Hai became his puppet, and three thousand agents of the Black Ice Terrace came for my life with poisoned feathers. I drew my sword, not to cut my own throat, but to sever the chains binding this chaotic age! With three hundred thousand troops from the Great Wall marching to quell the 7Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    This book is quite good; the storytelling is excellent. Keep up the good work, author!

14. 364 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    📜The story unfolds alongside everyday life in the city and court intrigue, with two parallel storylines that don't drag on or pull back. This combination of parallel storylines, a steady pace, and a rich, engaging plot ensures a smooth and engaging experience. From peaceful, leisurely days to swiftly navigating court intrigues, the narrative flows seamlessly, resulting in a captivating and engaging narrative.

15. 365 晋 Pillar of Jin 晋柱 Feathered Cavalry羽林轻骑Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A nobody from the 21st century had just come to his senses and prepared to make his mark when he suddenly arrived in the year 303, at the end of the Western Jin dynasty, as a low-ranking army cook. He had gone from being a nobody in the 21st century to a nobody at the end of the Western Jin. He had left the civilized age for a time when powerful clans ruled and men of humble birth had no path to advancement, when the Han people had lost the vigor of the Qin and Han dynasties and were being crush 532Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    A newly released historical novel about time travel to the Western Jin Dynasty: ① In the second year of the Tai'an era, Ma Qing traveled from the 21st century to the late Western Jin Dynasty, becoming a low-ranking fire soldier. At this time, it was an era where "the upper ranks had no poor families, and the lower ranks had no noble families." As a commoner soldier, he could only rely on his military achievements to gradually rise to the pinnacle of power in the Great Jin Dynasty, but he left behind an eternal mystery for the world.

16. 366 我 I Build Military Industry in the Southern Song 我在南宋玩军工 Chengji Tiezhu成吉铁柱Historical93k WordsOngoing Zhao Gou, a PhD from the National University of Defense Technology, is accidentally killed in an explosion during an experiment. When he wakes, he has unexpectedly been reborn as the first emperor of the Southern Song. Drawing on the scientific knowledge he accumulated in his previous life, he builds AK-47s, sniper rifles, tanks, and planes in this apocalyptic age, beating the Jin and other foreign forces into a panicked retreat so they never dare set foot on Chinese soil again. [Transmigration 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book I read, "I Was Involved in Military Industry in the Southern Song Dynasty," is highly recommended. Synopsis: A top student from the National University of Defense Technology unexpectedly becomes the last emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty. Using his knowledge from his previous life, he builds mortars, Soviet T-34 tanks… Damn, I laughed so hard my stomach hurt! Hahaha, the imagination is off the charts! Definitely worth reading!!

17. 367 策 Ride Through Three Kingdoms 策马三国 Eugene's English Journal尤金的英志Historical80k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Eastern Han dynasty's final years, Lin Chen becomes an orphan from the start. He kills a powerful eunuch faction member who has been exploiting the local people, becoming a fugitive wanted by the authorities. Fighting his way out of Puyang alone, he makes a name for himself across the province through sheer courage. While on the run, he is spotted and nurtured by Qiao Xuan, a former Grand Commandant. He studies the art of war, learns to read the heavens, and receives 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is pretty good. It starts from the Three Kingdoms period in Yanzhou and involves step-by-step planning, without a system. (This is a new book by a new author, please support and rate it.)

18. 368 我 I Opened a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐开酒馆 Little Fatty's Panda小胖的熊猫Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty, Zhang Nuo only wanted to run his tavern in peace. Once he had improved his finances, he planned to buy a maid, marry a pretty wife, and live a good life. Instead, on his very first day in business, a special guest showed up: Li Shimin. As someone from another era, Zhang Nuo had a vision and knowledge far beyond those of his time. Even his casual remarks sounded like thunderclaps of revelation to Li Shimin. Before long, Zhang Nuo realized that things he'd 26.9kReads8.7Score2.3kShelves

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    As a result, on his first day of business, a special guest arrived who had traveled back to the Tang Dynasty. Zhang Nuo only wanted to run the tavern peacefully: when the economy improved in the Tang Dynasty, he would buy a maidservant, marry a beautiful wife, and live a good life.

19. 369 北 The Great Song’s Bandit King of Youyun Mountain 北宋幽云大山贼 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical255k WordsCompleted Wang Haichuan worked at a steel mill. Unable to stand the workshop supervisor’s constant harassment, he argued with him and was given three months off. To ease his frustration, Wang Haichuan went hiking in the mountains of the Youyun region of Shanxi. During a rainstorm, lightning struck him, warping time and sending him to Yunzhou in the third year of Tianqing, during the Northern Song reign of Emperor Huizong, in the Zhenghe era. At the time, the sixteen prefectures of Youyun were beset by one 6Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 370 汉 The Son of Heaven of Han 汉天子 Six Paths六道Historical4.2M WordsCompleted At the end of the Western Han, Wang Mang usurps the throne and chaos engulfs the realm. A commoner draws his sword and strides into the turmoil. He devises strategies from afar and campaigns across ninety thousand li, his sword pointed at eight hundred feudal lords, daring them to defy him. He fights in every direction, sweeps away the warlords who have carved up the land, and brings the realm under control. He rules with benevolence and devotes himself to good governance, gathering every outsta 3.3kReads8.8Score386Shelves

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    Feel free to criticize if you don't like it; average rating: 4.5 Stars.

21. 371 明 A Visitor to the Late Ming Dynasty 明末来客 Si Huarong思华容Historical207k WordsOngoing [Group transmigration + history + farming + no System + no fantasy + no cultivation + no billionaire protagonist] A group of people travel back through time to the third year of the Chongzhen reign and usher in a new era for the empire. Heaven and earth show no mercy, treating all things like straw dogs. If I show no mercy, I will treat the whole world as my enemy. If a god stands in my way, I’ll kill it; they must all be crushed. The souls of these mountains and rivers were lost at the hands of 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Needless to say, this is it. However, the new book doesn't have much traffic, and it seems like not many people are reading it. Once you start reading, you get that addictive feeling you get from farming novels.

22. 372 大 The Magistrate of Dashun County 大顺县太爷 Young Master Kai凯公子Historical660k WordsCompleted New book: The Celestial Venerable Possesses Me? I Awaken the Strongest Heavenly Dao Bloodline from the Start New book synopsis: [Invincible, exhilarating action + No heroine + Fast-paced] Decisive and merciless, crushing every opponent along the way. If gods stand in my way, I'll slay the gods. If demons stand in my way, I'll kill the demons. I'll slay immortals in the cultivation world, and slaughter demons and beasts. I'll dominate the fantasy cultivation world, invincible. Remember, I'm numbe 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    To develop industry and science, we must first establish a comprehensive science, technology, education, and cultural system, accumulating and developing step by step. This is the best approach. The rating is a bit low, but it's a masterpiece and will likely be considered a legendary work in the future. It's exceptionally well-written. [Heart emoji]

23. 373 穿 Transmigrate to Ancient Times and Become the Richest Man 穿越到古代当首富 Cloud Sea Chapter云海章Historical600k WordsOngoing After accidentally killing his girlfriend, Yang Chen loses all hope and takes his own life to join her. To his surprise, he transmigrates to ancient times. In this new era, he uses his knowledge of modern medicine, science, and culture to embark on an extraordinary life, becoming an all-powerful legend and living a carefree, happy life... 8Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    This story is about traveling back to ancient times and starting the Industrial Revolution; it gets more and more exciting the more you read.

24. 374 带 Taking a Machine Gun to Ancient Times 带着机枪去古代 Wandering North Wind流浪的北风Historical702k WordsOngoing The protagonist transmigrates to an ancient world torn apart by war. With a System, a pocket dimension, supplies, and weapons at his disposal, he becomes the most shameless, greedy, and invincible power in the world! He saves the people from suffering by the most brutal means! 535Reads6.5Score—Shelves
25. 375 史 History's Greatest Prodigal Son 史上第一败家子 Recollection Overture回想序曲Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Qin Lingyun transmigrates to the Qian dynasty and becomes the only son of a salt merchant. At last, he doesn’t have to work hard in this life. He has long envied the life of a rich second-generation heir. After the dull entertainment of ancient times nearly drove him out of his mind, he finally couldn’t lie around any longer. He had planned to make things for himself, and invented a few little gadgets. But he accidentally took things too far and caught the attention of the emperor. Now he has no 958Reads8.6Score102Shelves

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    ✨First book: Extravagant spender, super rich, the more he spends, the richer he gets… ✨Second book: Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, Tang Ding embarks on a "father-raising plan" to squander his fortune...

26. 376 大 Great Ming: I Went to the Capital to Collect a Debt, and the Deadbeat Is Zhu Yuanzhang? 大明：上京讨个债，老赖竟是朱元璋？ Little God Is Courteous小神有礼Historical1.7M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Tang Ding had hoped to be a carefree wastrel. Unfortunately, he had a father who was even better at squandering the family fortune! From the start, his family assets were gone, he was buried in debt, and he was even falsely accused of plotting a rebellion. To support his beautiful wife, Tang Ding had no choice but to get his act together and start a plan to raise his own father... 43Reads7.3Score102Shelves
27. 377 这 The Ming Dynasty Can Still Be Saved 这个大明还能拯救 Cantonese Melon粤瓜Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (Ming Dynasty + Ensemble Cast + Iron and Blood + No System + Emperor + Struggle for Supremacy + National Strength) A modern engineer transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Yiyi, the eldest legitimate son of the Longqing Emperor, who died young. Faced with the impoverished Ming treasury, Zhu Yiyi has no choice but to propose reforms, mint silver coins, overhaul commercial taxes, and build a new army. He builds up his strength step by step, fights Altan Khan, opens maritime trade, conqu 8.5kReads8.5Score453Shelves

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    A historical fiction novel set in the Ming Dynasty, featuring farming and conquest: ① In the 45th year of the Jiajing Emperor's reign, a modern science and engineering student transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty within the Forbidden City, becoming Zhu Yiyi, the eldest son of the youngest emperor, the Longqing Emperor. Faced with the impoverished finances of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yiyi is forced to propose reforms: minting silver coins, changing commercial taxes, building a new army, and gradually accumulating strength. He unifies Mongolia, opens up maritime trade, conquers island nations, dominates Asia, and emigrates overseas, ultimately establishing the Ming Dynasty, where the sun never sets. ② In the 11th year of the Hongzhi Emperor's reign, a modern art student becomes Zhu Houwei, the second son of the Hongzhi Emperor, and is enfeoffed as the Prince of Wei. He cultivates sweet potatoes, manufactures water pumps and smokeless coal, reforms the local administration system, establishes military academies, and controls floods. He assists Emperor Wu, Zhu Houzhao, in becoming a wise and benevolent ruler.

28. 378 回 Returning to the Ming Dynasty to Rule as Regent 回大明摄政 Desolate Dawn荒曦Historical2.8M WordsCompleted A paragon of brotherly love in the imperial family, the wise counselor of Emperor Mingwu, the new ruler of the Golden State, Wang Yangming's guide, the architect of the westward expansion, the man who controlled the court for decades, the most powerful man beneath the throne, a towering genius of invention, the helmsman of new sea routes, and the Great Ming's emperor in all but name. 8.3kReads8.8Score656Shelves
29. 379 大 Great Ming: I'm in the Hongwu Era, and I'm Wild as Hell 大明：身在洪武，我狂的一批 Three Naps a Day一日三觉Historical1.6M WordsOngoing The man standing before you is Empress Ma's godson, Zhu Biao's good friend, the beloved son-in-law of Lan Yu and others, Zhu Xiongying's mentor, and Old Zhu's lifelong nemesis. The twelfth year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty. Back then, the sky was blue, the clouds were white, and the air was still sweet. Fang Jingzhi came staggering from the Qinhuai River, leaning against the wall, intent on hearing all the juicy gossip about Lan Yu and Old Zhu. But he never imagined that the Old Zhu f 1.3kReads8.4Score—Shelves
30. 380 大 Zhu Biao of the Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang’s Biggest Hater 大明朱标：朱元璋头号黑粉 Shan Ze山泽Historical3.5M WordsCompleted Zhu Biao was a die-hard Ming dynasty fan. One day, while arguing with an online user, he accidentally transmigrated to the Ming dynasty. Since he was the crown prince, he would act like one. Zhu Biao: Zhu Yuanzhang is cold and ungrateful, slaughtering meritorious officials and implicating hundreds of thousands of people. He’s no different from a butcher. Zhu Biao: Zhu Yuanzhang is stubborn and suspicious. He has military prowess, but lacks the skills to govern. Enfeoffing his sons will bring the 21.4kReads8.7Score1.9kShelves
31. 381 混 Chaos Divine Tribulation 混沌神劫 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Eastern Fantasy618k WordsCompleted He was once the Demon Lord of the Upper Realm. After his beloved betrayed him, the Six Realms joined forces to attack. On the brink of death, he escaped with a secret technique. To evade his pursuers, he erased his memories and reincarnated his soul. But who could have guessed that his beloved would betray him again in his new life? This repeating fate awakened the Demon Lord once more, setting him on an endless path of revenge... 53Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 382 大 Great Qin: Peerless Prince, Slapping Ying Zheng from the Start 大秦：无双皇子，开局掌掴嬴政 Fourteen Bridges十四桥Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Ying Feiyu transmigrated to the Great Qin dynasty, starting out at just five and a half years old. Luckily, he had a Brat System. As long as he kept causing trouble, he could earn rewards. “What? System, you're saying my father is Qin Shi Huang?” When he learned he was actually Ying Zheng's twenty-fourth son, who had been left behind, Ying Feiyu was stunned. To keep Great Qin from falling after just two generations, and to save his own skin, Ying Feiyu had no choice but to step in and defy fate 2.5kReads8.7Score434Shelves

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    $, Who am I?

33. 383 锋 Blades and Spears 锋戈 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical630k WordsCompleted Alternate History: In an era when rites and music have crumbled, a grand struggle for supremacy begins. Heroes and ambitious warlords rise side by side. Who will be the one to contend with Heaven, bring the chaos to an end, and usher in a whole new age? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 384 大 The Song of Great Qin 大秦风歌 Li Si李肆Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [High-stakes succession struggle from the start + an emperor's growth + lots of obscure knowledge + history buffs welcome + the main story features generals' stat cards and plenty of highlights] Qin: once a small frontier state in Longxi, it rose to dominance among the Seven Warring States and ultimately unified all under heaven. During those turbulent years, how much did the people of Qin sacrifice to erect pillars of shame, sing songs of brotherhood, and unify Huaxia? But… the First Emperor's —Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    Set against the backdrop of the late Qin Dynasty, the main character is Qin III, and the story revolves around the Chu-Han Contention.

35. 385 穿 Transmigrated into a Heroic Warlord 穿越枭雄 Buddha's Seal佛之封印Historical2.1M WordsCompleted A young special forces soldier is struck by lightning and transmigrates into the foolish son of a blacksmith in the Great Xia dynasty. On the very day he arrives, his father dies in battle, his mother dies of grief, and the authorities force a marriage on him. Their already impoverished life is made even harder. Luckily, armed with modern knowledge, the protagonist first makes eel traps and promotes fishing. After the authorities embezzle the reward money for a tiger-slaying hero, he begins a co 1.4kReads8.5Score120Shelves

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    It features farming, villages, the martial arts world with bandits and (security escort agencies), court intrigue, war and strategy, business warfare and invention. Various modern scams are used against powerful ancient families. Unexpected schemes abound, with villains who are as cunning as monkeys, yet their intelligence seems weak, pitiful, and helpless when faced with overwhelming cognitive superiority. Military strategy, with its interplay of the orthodox and the unorthodox, creates a cyclical and unpredictable system, making it impossible for the enemy to defend against.

36. 386 红 Where the Red Flag Flies 红旗正飘的地方 Kangpunaisi康普奈斯Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing (The story includes, but is not limited to: a transition from capitalism to socialism, technology and magic, infrastructure development, dragon girls, gods, a grand union, elves, beastfolk, conquest…) “Look, that history major in our dorm is at it again. Does he really think studying this stuff is useful?” “Hey, don’t say that. It’s just his little hobby. Let him indulge in his spring-and-autumn daydreams and give him some time to come to his senses…” “We’re heading out to eat. Keep it up, and g 76Reads6.4Score—Shelves
37. 387 重 Reborn in the Huizong Era: Building Military Schools, Developing Industry, and Starting a Revolution 重生徽宗年间办军校搞实业闹革命 Big Pig Farmer Zhou Dailang养猪大户周大郎Historical195k WordsOngoing Later generations all say the Song dynasty was a benevolent and prosperous age. But Zhang Ji discovered that the Zhao Song dynasty's benevolence extended only to bureaucrats and aristocratic families. Any society without advanced productive forces and relations of production might be wealthy, but that wealth would probably belong only to bureaucrats and landlords. For ordinary people, simply avoiding a time of turmoil was enough to make an age seem prosperous. Born into a prominent family, Zhang —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book, judging from the title alone, is definitely a gem [smirk]. Although the title isn't great, it's one of the few truly excellent books I've read in all these years. The content is captivating, full of exciting moments, and logically sound. Especially for someone like me with a science and engineering background, it doesn't ramble on like some other mindless novels when it comes to science. It's definitely worth a read [evil grin].

38. 388 逆 A History of Negentropy 逆熵史 Ten for Ten十打十Historical123k WordsOngoing Is transmigrating to ancient times really so great? You can't speak the language. The pronunciation of Middle Chinese is vastly different from what we speak today. How much modern knowledge can you remember? How much can you actually use? Poetry, literature, math, physics, and chemistry: how much can you recall? Memorize a poem and get a city? Oh no, no, no, no~ Household registers from Dunhuang in the Tang dynasty show that ordinary farmers worked an average of 14 hours a day. Before the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All requirements are met, but the word count is insufficient. If I've said anything extra, I'll leave immediately. Please forgive me.

39. 389 风 Hong Xiuquan, the Charismatic Heavenly King 风流天王洪秀全 Yu Songhan郁松寒Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Hong Xiuquan, an impoverished scholar in the late Qing, was quite the extraordinary man. He struck out on a new path, launched the Jintian Uprising, rose from humble beginnings, captured Nanjing, founded the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, dominated eighteen provinces, and ruled for fourteen years over half the realm. He was insatiably greedy, consorting with courtesans and surrounding himself with beautiful women. He gathered beauties from across the land, keeping 2,300 women in his harem to serve hi 11.4kReads8.6Score869Shelves

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    It has a story, a plot, historical facts, and excellent writing. Understanding Hong Xiuquan is understanding men!

40. 390 穿 Transmigrating as the Welding-Warrior Emperor, I Join Hands with My Beloved to Secure the Realm 穿越焊武大帝，携手红颜定江山 Tan Baida谭百搭Historical291k WordsOngoing In a world torn apart by chaos, life is cheap, and from the start all you have is a pair of welding tongs that can shoot electricity? Lu Mingyuan: “If the world has fallen apart, I’ll weld it back together with my own hands!” Clear land and fertilize it → build an iron-walled fortress → found the Eternal Empire. The road to industrial domination begins! [Upgrade your territory’s buildings: ramshackle thatched hut → brick courtyard → steel fortress!] [Boost productivity: hand forging → hydraulic 10Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    This is a good book; the protagonist uses modern technology to defy fate, and both the plot and writing are excellent.

41. 391 穿 After I Transmigrated, Foreigners Hailed Me as the Scourge of God 穿越后，老外尊称我为上帝之鞭 Joyful Long欢喜珑Historical682k WordsOngoing After I joined the rebel army, Old Zhu said, “I'm broke!” No problem! Ever heard of the [Golden Juice trade]? After I helped Old Zhu conquer the realm, he said, “The treasury is empty!” No problem! There's a [Gold and Silver Island] across the sea! Old Zhu said, “We don't have enough laborers to build the Great Wall!” No problem! There are plenty of people in [Tianzhu]! Old Zhu said, “I want to see a flying dance!” No problem! I'll take a trip to the [Western Regions]! Old Zhu said, “There's a r 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss]

42. 392 我 My Industrial Revolution 我的工业革命 Mountain Stream空山涧Historical115k WordsCompleted I was a materials science student at a top university, but I unexpectedly transmigrated to the end of the Yuan Dynasty. With no System or golden finger, I set out to launch my own Industrial Revolution using nothing but my knowledge. Hybrid rice, steam engines, internal combustion locomotives, oil field development... While providing disaster relief and helping starving refugees, I won over a young Zhu Yuanzhang. The generals of Huaixi became my followers, and the daughter of the Yuan court's Le 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Would traveling back to ancient times only lead to simple gadgets like the Four Great Inventions? These ancient people already knew all of these: hybrid rice, the internal combustion engine, artificial rainmaking, and the Tesla coil. The common people would immediately venerate me as their leader, and following me would ensure they had enough to eat! [Makes face] Just a newbie.

43. 393 爹 Dad, You Transmigrated to the Late Ming Dynasty 爹，你穿越明末了 Mr. Meng's Cat孟先生的猫Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Li Heng receives a call from his missing father. Just as he is getting excited, his father tells him that he has transmigrated to the end of the Ming Dynasty. Li Heng: “Dad, I’ll get you an AK, and you get me an antique. We’ll build up the business and make it great again.” 5kReads8.6Score530Shelves

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    A unified world with two rulers: one who garrisoned troops and conquered the land in ancient times, and the other who created a superpowered world in modern times.

44. 394 从 Awakening from the Battle of Changping 从长平之战醒来 Neighbor相邻人Historical217k WordsOngoing Lin Mo, a modern surgeon, falls into the sea of corpses at the Battle of Changping and becomes an immortal wandering through the cracks of history. He once built a refuge amid the flames of the Warring States period, debated medicine with Bian Que, and watched the First Emperor pursue his ambitions. During the Chu-Han conflict, he also took on the identity of Huang Shigong, hoping to steer the course of history. Across two thousand years, he witnesses the rise and fall of civilizations time and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the ruins of a war-torn mountain village, a surgical instructor surveyed the wounded: children with severed limbs, elderly people with pneumothorax, and farmers with abdominal injuries. Lacking specialized equipment, he used sharpened bones as probes and boiled rice water as intravenous fluids, racing against time to treat the villagers while evading the Qin army's search party. A scene brimming with both warmth and tension!

45. 395 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Accidentally Kill Yuan Shu 三国：开局误杀袁术 Old Gao of the Three Kingdoms三国老高Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A modern business tycoon named Wan Shao has a close encounter with a train while street racing and dies in an accident; His soul transmigrates into a Yellow Turban conscript at Changshe, with a System in tow. He accidentally kills Yuan Shu right off the bat, earns a Platinum Gift Pack, inherits the power of the Overlord, and achieves peerless martial prowess; He saves defeated Yellow Turban soldiers, tricks Chen Dao and Wei Yan into joining him, kidnaps Guo Jia, and forces the four of them to sw 527Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There's a steam engine in the back of this new book.

46. 396 大 Great Tang: The Divine Crown Prince 大唐：神级皇太子 Tower-Pushing King推塔天王Historical615k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty, Li Ce opened a small tavern in Chang'an. His culinary ideas from a later age won over many people, including a customer called Old Li. Old Li was a big spender, but he talked too much, always asking sensitive questions that could get a man executed. Then one day, Li Ce was secretly summoned to the palace. Old Li, now dressed in imperial robes, turned around. “That's right, it's me. No more pretending: I'm Li Shimin! You're my own flesh and blood, born du 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's very beautiful, very beautiful.

47. 397 山 Dreams Entrusted to the Realm: From Foot Soldier to Pillar of Peace 山河寄梦：从义军小兵到太平基石 Shou Yuan守远Historical281k WordsCompleted After accidentally transmigrating to Shandong, under Jin rule during the Southern Song, programmer Shen Zhi seems to have neither a golden finger nor a System. But what he does have is a sincere heart and the resolve to protect others. He joins the rebel army, fights the Jin, swears brotherhood with Xin Qiji, and travels far across the grasslands, watching Temujin grow up. Returning to the Central Plains, he enters the imperial court and navigates the treacherous divide between power struggles a 486Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Considered a "traitor" yet dedicating his life to protecting his homeland, he uses sacrifice to exemplify the meaning of guardianship. His patriotism is incredibly inspiring; a must-read for anyone looking for something to read.

48. 398 扩 Expanding the Frontiers 扩疆 Old Gao of the Three Kingdoms三国老高Historical220k WordsCompleted Li Huai, a modern-day big shot, traveled back to the end of the Han dynasty and became a county magistrate's son. He never got to enjoy the perks of being a second-generation official. Instead, foreign tribes invaded, his parents were killed, and the Yellow Turbans rose in revolt. He formed sworn brotherhoods and gathered the Thirteen Guardians, winning over strategists and fierce generals. Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Dian Wei: they're all coming home with me. Build a base, raise an army, fight the barb 81Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 399 从 From Poor Son-in-Law to Building an Empire Where the Sun Never Sets 从寒门赘婿到打造日不落 I Love Iced Black Tea我喜冰红茶Historical553k WordsOngoing [Lovably despicable villain] [Feel-good power fantasy] [Cunning] [Lighthearted] [Schemer] [Shameless] [Not an invincible protagonist] After transmigrating into the body of a live-in son-in-law, Xu Ye was given three strict rules by his ice-cold wife: “No sharing a bed. Don't touch me. And don't bring shame upon the Chen family!” Xu Ye laughed. He was a top-tier special agent. Was he really going to let some young girl boss him around? His wife's best friend clung to him every day. The Holy Maide 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I added it to my bookshelf a while ago, but only recently started reading it. The beginning is very engaging, and overall it's quite good and worth reading.

50. 400 扶 The Worthy Adou 扶得起的阿斗 Strong Liquor洌酒Historical2.9M WordsCompleted “This boy is as clever as a demon. The Han Dynasty is destined to prosper!” Liu Bei cried excitedly, holding young A Dou aloft. “If Liu Adou isn’t eliminated, he’ll seize the realm one day!” Zhou Yu said through gritted teeth. “Ten Cao Zhis can’t match Liu Adou’s literary talent, and ten Cao Pis can’t match his skill at governing,” Cao Cao sighed. “Thank you, young lord, for saving my life.” Beneath Phoenix Drop Slope, Pang Tong bowed. “A Dou, ambush Lü Meng and Fancheng will fall today!” Guan Y 1.6kReads8.8Score186Shelves

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    I don't know what will happen next, but so far, this is how it's developed.

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