Transmigrate into History, Use Modern Knowledge, and Know What’s Coming 穿越历史+用现代知识+已知历史

1. 1 流 The Rogue Son-in-Law: The Empress’s Pretty Boy 流氓赘婿，女帝家的小白脸 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical3.4M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to an alternate world and became a lowly live-in son-in-law. He had planned to drink tea, fish, flirt, watch opera, and live a carefree life, but... “Husband, help me!” “Dear son-in-law, help me!” “Young master, help me!” “My dear subject, help your emperor!” Fine, it seemed he wouldn't get to take it easy. The world would have to be protected by him after all. And so Zhou Yuan investigated major cases, cleaned up the bureaucracy, crushed rebellions, opened the seas, and expande 63.1kReads9.3Score7.5kShelves

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   Let me recommend these books first: time travel, modern knowledge to refute the ancients, and leading them to change history.

2. 2 废 The Disgraced Crown Prince Turns Out to Be an Unparalleled Evil Genius 废太子竟是绝代妖孽 Second-Year Middle School Girl初二女生Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Also known as The Strongest Crown Prince. I transmigrate and become the crown prince, and from the start a beauty puts a spell on me. Am I supposed to put up with that? I'll make her mine! Caught up in court struggles and a battle for the throne, with no one to back me up? Watch how I shake the court and make every official submit! With a wave of my hand, my enemies are reduced to ashes! I want the empire and the beauty! A golden age, and an emperor for the ages! 1.4kReads8.8Score152Shelves
3. 3 乱 Iron Cavalry in a Chaotic World 乱世铁骑 Northern Fish北鱼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A nation's decline is never caused by foreign peoples; chaos in the court is the true root of a country's troubles. A top special forces soldier from Huaxia dies in a foreign land, only to transmigrate to another world and become the sixth prince of the Great Wu Empire. Yet this illustrious identity makes him the laughingstock of the entire Great Wu dynasty, mocked and ridiculed by all. 10.5kReads8.6Score965Shelves
4. 4 废 The Discarded Prince Becomes King 废子为王 I Don't Want Hot Pot不想吃火锅Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The people of the entire city have lost all hope of surviving, and the city’s commander has ordered everyone to die fighting when the walls fall. Just then, a tiger’s roar thunders across the sky. One black flag after another appears on the horizon. “B-black flags! It’s the Seventh Prince! The Seventh Prince is here! We’re saved...” Hold Jin’an at all costs, drive out the Japanese pirates, unify the Central Plains, sweep across the land... 1.2kReads8.9Score150Shelves
5. 5 震 Shocking! The Prodigal Son’s Secret Stash Is Bigger Than the Imperial Treasury 震惊！逆子的私房钱比国库还多 I've Been Crazy Since I Was Little打小我就疯Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name is now streaming. Dear supporters, sit back and enjoy!] After transmigrating, he became the young duke of the Zhen Guo household, despised by everyone. At first, he only wanted to make a little money, stay out of trouble, and live a carefree life. But once he became engaged, everything changed. The emperor wanted him to inherit the throne, and the chancellor's daughter refused to marry anyone but him. Tibet wanted his head, while the Liao Kingdom wanted him dead 14.8kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves
6. 6 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.7kShelves
7. 7 风 The Debauched Prodigal Son 风流败家子 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical3.8M WordsCompleted [Entry in the January 2020 Silver Vote Contest] Wang Kang, a university student from the twenty-first century, finds his soul in ancient times and becomes the wastrel young master of an earl’s household. He was too poor in his previous life, so in this one he wants nothing more than a beautiful wife, a life of wine and dreams, and the easy existence of a wastrel who can coast through life. But he never expected his family to be surrounded by crises and troubles to keep piling up from outside... 18.9kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves
8. 8 逍 The Carefree Little Landlord 逍遥小地主 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical3.0M WordsCompleted He was lucky enough to transmigrate, and even into the family of a wealthy landlord. He'd never have to worry about food or clothes, but he had no intention of wasting his life doing nothing. So Fu Xiaoguan casually set a few things in motion, never expecting the impact to be so enormous. The emperor wants to make him a first-rank official, the princess wants him as her husband, the daughter of the Minister's household refuses to marry anyone else, the barbarians want his head, the Yi Kingdom wa 37.2kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves
9. 9 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 236.3kReads9.4Score27.6kShelves

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   Travel back in time to the Ming Dynasty, view it from a later perspective, and use God's-eye view to change the fate of the Ming Dynasty.

10. 10 寒 A Proud Son of a Poor Family 寒门骄子 Swallow's Nest Eagle燕窝鹰Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “Transmigrated to ancient times? Don't panic. I was a chemistry PhD in my previous life. Surely I can invent a few things this era has never seen and make a fortune, right?” Watch as the hero puts his knowledge from his previous life to good use, amasses an astonishing fortune, earns the title of top scholar, marries a beautiful heiress, reaches the pinnacle of life, and changes the entire world... 14.9kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    Look at this book: a chemistry PhD travels back in time to a poor family in ancient times, first inventing and creating, then passing the imperial examination and becoming an official, and finally becoming emperor, implementing the Industrial Revolution and changing the world.

11. 11 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrate as the Chongzhen Emperor, Starting with a Rope 大明：穿越崇祯帝，开局一根绳 An Illiterate Writes a Novel文盲写小说Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Ruthless Combat + War] Good news: Zhu Lian transmigrated and became Zhu Youjian, the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty. Bad news: It was the tenth day of the third month of Chongzhen’s seventeenth year, just seven days before Li Zicheng’s rebels stormed the outer city. The Ming dynasty was already on the brink of collapse, in grave danger. The Jurchens threatened from the north, rebels from the west, with one natural disaster after another an 59.6kReads9.3Score6.2kShelves
12. 12 废 The Useless Prince: Once I Got My Fief, I Stopped Playing It Safe 废物皇子：到了封地就不苟了 Expert at Winning by Doing Nothing躺赢专家Historical556k WordsCompleted [No dragging things out, no padding, quickly takes up his fief, thrilling and hilarious] He transmigrated here two and a half years ago. Now that his power has grown immensely, he can no longer keep a low profile, and he can’t stay in the capital either. His only choice is to move to his fief and build his power there. His fief, Jiuzhou, is a province that has been carved up again and again, abandoned by the imperial court. Yet he arrives without hesitation. From that day on, Jiuzhou rises to pr 5.5kReads8.5Score256Shelves

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    Good book, worth reading

13. 13 大 Great Tang's Number One Menace 大唐第一祸害 The Song Is Not Yet Finished一曲未完Historical2.3M WordsCompleted His Majesty Li Er was furious. “My machine-gun company has been lured away by that little menace again?!” A minister replied carefully, “Your Majesty, the Japanese envoy was a month behind on his liquor tab at Wangfujing, so the Crown Prince… the Crown Prince just…” Li Er looked disdainful. “Nonsense! Japan is a friendly neighbor of our Great Tang. They’re only a little behind on payment. Would he really go that far?” The minister answered cautiously, “Your Majesty… the debt is 108,000 strings o 46.5kReads8.4Score3.3kShelves

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    "The Number One Scourge of the Tang Dynasty" is a completed novel with over 2 million words. I wrote it myself. I think it's alright, so I'll try recommending it. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Laughing][Laughing][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

14. 14 寒 A Poor Scholar with a Pistol from the Start 寒门书生，开局我有一手枪 Yu Youxia鱼又夏Historical477k WordsCompleted Xiao Yi transmigrates to the Great Xia Dynasty. With nothing but bare walls at home, his wife stays by his side through it all. He farms and makes money, while his wife is as beautiful as a goddess. They drink and walk the dog, spending their lives together. For his wife, Xiao Yi works hard to build a fortune and becomes a tycoon. But will he be satisfied with that, or end up ruling the world? 192Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Why don't you take a look at this post about your wife? It's just for fun, lots of modern knowledge [awkward laugh]

15. 15 大 Great Ming: Reborn as the Chongzhen Emperor, I Choose to Give Up 大明：开局穿成崇祯，我选择摆烂 Ka Ka Ka Ka Bu卡卡卡卡布Historical511k WordsOngoing (No System!! Not a naive, inexperienced protagonist!! Not a wish-fulfillment story!! If that bothers you, read with caution!! This is a Chongzhen transmigration story rooted in the historical facts of the late Ming!!) (Absolutely no System! Don't believe the bad-faith review-bombing from black PR studios! I've been targeted!) History's dead ends are never rewritten with a casual stroke of a transmigrator's pen. Yuan Chonghuan's crimes and contributions, Sun Chuanting's life and death, Li Zich 1.8kReads6.1Score107Shelves

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    This book leans towards realism, is brutal and heavy, and can be oppressive and tiring to read. History is inherently like this, and it should be. Not a lighthearted read; beginners should avoid it.

16. 16 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves

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    In this fictional historical setting, the male protagonist transmigrates into the body of a prince with a simple yet mysterious identity. He is the son of the current emperor and a princess from the previous dynasty, but he is not favored by the emperor and the crown prince, who both want to get rid of him. So he voluntarily goes to his fiefdom to develop his skills in a lowly manner!

17. 17 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Begs Me to Start a Rebellion 大唐：李世民求我造反 Joy Throughout the Land天下乐Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Ke transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. He plans to use his skills as a motivational speaker to brainwash a loyal crew and keep his head down as an unremarkable prince. But eight years after transmigrating, he discovers that he brought along an entire national strategic reserve warehouse. So Li Ke throws caution to the wind. If he’s going to be a prince, he might as well be one who fears nothing and lives as freely as he pleases! First, he starts a newspaper to build his rep 156.4kReads9.5Score16.9kShelves

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    Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty, using modern knowledge to change it. An absolute masterpiece, the protagonist transmigrates into the body of the third prince of the Tang Dynasty. From a young age, he cultivates his straightforward personality and secretly uses his skills as a salesman to brainwash a group of loyal followers. After unlocking the warehouse, he unleashes his true potential, publishing newspapers, establishing factories, developing technology, founding banks… leading the Tang Dynasty to the pinnacle of the world.

18. 18 白 The Foolish Emperor Gets Even Crazier 白痴皇帝更疯狂 Old Black and White黑白老Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Also known as The Idiot Emperor Gets Even Crazier] [No System] Zhao Guanjia looked helplessly at his own body and shook his head. The previous owner had already run it into the ground! "I have to abstain for three months!!!" Zhao Guanjia resolved to change his fate and set the broken realm of the late Southern Song in order. But at this very moment, Kublai Khan is advancing south with his forces divided into three routes, intent on destroying the Southern Song! 304Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    Reborn as Zhao Qi, the only mentally challenged emperor of the Song Dynasty—Emperor Zhao pacified both internal and external troubles, destroyed the Yuan Dynasty, conquered the four Khanates, subjugated the Indochina Peninsula, eliminated Japan, expanded into the Americas, Oceania, and Southeast Asia, annexed India, and ultimately unified the country, establishing the Great Song Empire spanning two oceans and three continents. No system, no cheat codes.

19. 19 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score181.2kShelves

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    Time-travel historical fiction can be written like this! The protagonist uses modern knowledge to fool the gods, there are so many plot twists that it's hard to keep up, and the ensemble cast is full of intelligent characters, making it a very enjoyable read.

20. 20 官 The Government Hands Out Wives, Four at a Time 官府发老婆，一发发四个 Stars Shattered Over a Bustling City繁城星碎Historical1.5M WordsCompleted He suddenly transmigrates to ancient times. What? It’s a matriarchal country, and he’s being sent off to become someone else’s husband. Isn’t that basically getting a wife handed to him? Four wives, no less, each one as beautiful as a flower. And he has to hurry up and have children, too? What? The foreign tribes are invading again... No problem. With everything he learned in his previous life, he can go anywhere without fear. The steppe cavalry and their uncanny strategies are unstoppable? The 1kReads5.5Score100Shelves

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    Traveling back to ancient times, using all my life's knowledge to start by making sulfur soap and perfume...!!! Worth watching, please don't criticize if you don't like it!!!

21. 21 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.5kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves
22. 22 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 518.8kReads9.7Score68.3kShelves
23. 23 极 The Exceptional Prince: A Fool from the Start 极品王爷：开局是傻子 Brave Simi勇者思美Historical346k WordsCompleted Xu Yinian, a modern man, transmigrates to the Great Feng dynasty, only to wake up on a bed... 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A chemistry genius roams the ancient world; a thrilling and heart-wrenching story. Genre: Historical fiction.

24. 24 我 I Made a Fortune in Ancient Times with Makeup 我在古代搞美妆爆火京城 Can't Afford the Bride Price彩礼给不起Historical144k WordsCompleted I transmigrated as a beggar, with pockets emptier than my stomach. I laughed. A degree in chemical engineering plus a track record as a top sales rep? In ancient times, that’s the perfect setup to dominate the beauty industry. I borrowed ten taels of silver to get started, and one bottle of perfume set Jinling’s rich ladies abuzz. The chamber of commerce president wanted to put me out of business? I hit back with ten years’ worth of evidence of his crimes and sent him to the execution ground. Th 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! This time-travel novel was a bestseller from the very beginning!!

25. 25 唐 The Soul Returns to Tang 唐归魂 Neighbors Across the Four Seas四海比邻Historical1.9M WordsCompleted A transmigration sends him tumbling into the splendor and turmoil of the Tang Dynasty. From a nobody to a force that shakes the empire, he nevertheless finds himself torn between loyalty and ambition. His origins are a mystery, history is a web, and every attempt to break free only draws him deeper in. At court, undercurrents churn; on the battlefield, life and death hang in the balance. He thought he could change everything, but in the end, he was swept along by the tide of his times. As the sp 1.6kReads7.6Score118Shelves

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    Old bookworm take a look

26. 26 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 16.3kReads8.2Score984Shelves

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Kissing emojis][Kissing emojis]

27. 27 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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    This book doesn't offer a systematic approach; it's all about changing your destiny through knowledge.

28. 28 沈 The Shen Clan 沈阀 Jinling Big Carrot i金陵大萝卜iHistorical734k WordsCompleted Shen Yan awakens in the body of a young man, facing a disastrous start: no System, no mindless power fantasy, and no invincibility. There are political schemes to navigate. In the early stages, he uses modern knowledge, arranges a marriage alliance, and avenges his mother. In the middle stages, he enters the imperial court, builds up his power, and advances technology. Later, he unlocks the sulfur-based gunpowder technology tree and fights for dominion over the seas. His mighty ships and cannons 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The soul transmigrates into the body of the young Shen Yan, starting with a disastrous beginning. He has no system, yet he's not mindless or invincible; he possesses political acumen. In the early stages, he utilizes modern knowledge to arrange a marriage and avenge his mother. In the mid-game, he enters the imperial court, developing his power and technology. Later, he unlocks the potential of sulfur and gunpowder technology, conquering the seas. With massive warships and powerful cannons, he crushes Japanese pirates, subdues the South Seas, and carves out territory in Liaodong and Zhoushan, ultimately becoming a Prince with nine bestowed titles. His eldest son, with golden eyes, identifies minerals and forges cannons; his second son is exceptionally brave, charging into battle; his third son commands the army and defends the borders; and his fourth son is passionate about technology, inventing and creating. The Shen family of Zhoushan is granted the title of King of the Seas. A decree of imperial authority, forever guarding the southeast—ultimately becoming a powerful clan, neither king nor emperor, yet commanding the flags of all nations to bow! [Shy][smirk][shy]

29. 29 再 Make Me Prince Consort Again, and I'll Start a Rebellion 再让我当驸马，我就要造反了 Wann an Niu Er皖南牛二Historical4.9M WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of the short drama The Foolish Son-in-Law of Great Qian. Qin Mo, a single history nerd, transmigrates to Great Qian and becomes the foolish heir of the Duke of Qin’s household. He only wants to spend his life carefree, raising fighting roosters and walking his dogs, but everyone keeps pressuring him! Duke of Qin: Son, I’m begging you. Please marry the princess! The Emperor of Great Qian: My good son-in-law, you’re my lucky star. You have to be the imperial son-in-law 6kReads8.8Score816Shelves

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    ➊🍃🍃The male protagonist, who transmigrates to ancient times, becomes the county magistrate and spends seven years using modern knowledge to create a modern, idyllic county. 🍃🍃However, with the emperor's incognito visit, the protagonist is forced onto the delightful path of navigating the court, marrying a princess, and ascending to the pinnacle of power! ➋🍃🍃When a modern-savvy MLM master transmigrates to ancient times, bringing with him a modern strategic warehouse, it's quite a sensational story in the world of novels! 🍃🍃

30. 30 穿 I Transmigrated into a Women's-Fiction Novel, So I Cling to the Heroine to Survive 穿书女频，为了活命紧抱女主大腿 One Who Leaves No Name人不留名Historical707k WordsOngoing [Single Heroine + Imperial Court + Ensemble Cast + Succession Struggle + Transmigrate into a Book + Soul Transmigration + Rise from the Bottom] Chen Yunhao, a modern-day corporate drone, unexpectedly transmigrates into a book and becomes the doomed seventh prince in a historical romance novel, destined to die from excessive sexual indulgence in a brothel. Hoping to change his fate, he tries to lie flat and stay alive. But after saving Luo Qianqian, the reborn heroine seeking revenge, he is dragg 2.8kReads8.5Score179Shelves
31. 31 逍 The Carefree Imperial Son-in-Law 逍遥驸马爷 Drunk from a Flick of the Finger弹指一壶醉Historical3.0M WordsCompleted (Set in a fictional world, drawing mainly on the Ming and Tang dynasties and the Three Kingdoms era) Qin Feng, a doctor skilled in every field, transmigrates into the body of an unwanted illegitimate son in the Grand Tutor's residence. He only wants to become a secret tycoon in this dynasty and find a chance to establish his own household. Unexpectedly, he becomes a royal son-in-law, entering a sham marriage with a princess. Each gets what they want from the arrangement, and Qin Feng only has hi 21.5kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves
32. 32 带 Bringing Poetry to the Tang Dynasty 带着诗词闯大唐 Piao Feng Zhi飘风知Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Poetry-Based Face-Slapping + Power-Play Wish Fulfillment + Romance Between Two Strong Leads] The moment he opens his eyes, office worker Wang Zhishun has a Jinwu Guard's blade at his throat and has become the Tang Dynasty's most wanted criminal! At death's door, he blurts out Xin Qiji's line, “I searched for her thousands of times in the crowd,” and the princess takes him back to her residence: “This poem is yours to give me, and your life belongs to me!” From then on, Chang'an 1.7kReads8.1Score115Shelves

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    It's really good! Trust me! There isn't a single negative review in the book review section!

33. 33 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 228.3kReads9.5Score28.1kShelves

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    Fang Zheng transmigrated to the Great Jing Dynasty and became a minor county magistrate. He spent seven years creating his own Shangri-La, intending to live a carefree life as a local tyrant. The Great Jing Emperor, traveling incognito, accidentally stumbled upon Shangri-La County and was utterly astonished upon entering! "What are flush toilets? They're so convenient! Hiss... You even use paper...?" "These mirrors are like celestial objects?" 🌹

34. 34 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 51.3kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    Super good historical novel

35. 35 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score435Shelves
36. 36 祖 With Our Ancestors' Blessing, the Great Ming Rises 祖宗保佑之风起大明 Old Man in a Straw Raincoat烟雨蓑翁Historical425k WordsCompleted [No System + Massive Infrastructure Projects + Advanced Technology + Ming Empire] In the final years of the Ming dynasty, society is in turmoil, with natural disasters and human calamities leaving nine out of ten households empty. After Xu Da forcefully drags Xu Xian along, he arrives in the Ming dynasty. With his own strength alone, he will save Chongzhen, restore the people's livelihoods, reclaim Taiwan, and conquer North America. With the help of a host of ancient Chinese scientists, he will 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [No System] + [Major Infrastructure] + [High-Tech] + [Ming Dynasty Empire] + [Modern Knowledge] At the end of the Ming Dynasty, society was in turmoil, plagued by natural disasters and man-made calamities, leaving nine out of ten houses empty. Xu Xian, tricked by Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da, and others, arrived in the Ming Dynasty. He will single-handedly save Emperor Chongzhen, restore the people's livelihood, reclaim Taiwan, and occupy North America. With the help of a group of ancient Chinese scientists, he will build warships, venture into the deep blue sea, and conquer the world. He will create a Ming Empire where all nations pay tribute, and even more importantly, a peaceful world where swords are turned into plowshares. "I will make every place bathed in sunlight the land of the Ming! I will make every place bathed in moonlight the citizens of the Ming!"

37. 37 白 The Tale of Bai Ding 白丁传 Tian Ren Eviler天人EvilerHistorical751k WordsOngoing Transmigration? A journey into the past? History repeating itself, or the rise of another wave? The world is treacherous. No matter how ingenious one’s ideas, they are like a child carrying gold through a crowded marketplace. People have both good and evil in them. Even someone who seems utterly useless can be like dry kindling, burning to light the darkness. 1.5kReads8.3Score131Shelves

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    Check out this book! It's not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel. One book is already finished, and a new one has just started. Add it to your bookshelf if you like it!

38. 38 老 My Dad Is Su Dongpo, My Wife Is Li Qingzhao, and My Bro Is Emperor Huizong 老爹苏东坡老婆李清照老铁宋徽宗 Wen Qingru文卿如Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Tags: No System, not a mindless power fantasy, meticulous historical research, slow burn, personal growth, one heroine An utterly ordinary art student transmigrates as Su Dun, the prematurely deceased youngest son of the legendary Su Dongpo. A quick calculation tells him When his father goes to Huizhou to eat lychees, he’ll be eleven. When his father goes to Hainan Island to eat clams, he’ll be fourteen. When his father is pardoned and dies in Changzhou, he’ll be seventeen. When Cai Jing erects 11.4kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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    The idea originated from reading Li Yibing's biography of Su Dongpo, where I discovered that Su Dongpo's youngest son, Su Dun, who died young, was the same age as Li Qingzhao and Emperor Huizong of Song. I wanted to give Su Dongpo a happy ending where he could realize his political ideals, and to give the legendary Li Qingzhao a stage to fully display her talents. (All historical figures will be as close as possible to their original historical personalities, with no personal interpretations.) (A logically sound and satisfying story; the protagonist's cheat codes are the essential memory-enhancing ability for time travelers and the exceptional learning talent inherited from his father, Su Dongpo.) (The protagonist is an ancient person with modern memories, not a modern person who time-traveled. His personality is that of a Confucian gentleman, embodying the Six Arts of a gentleman, skilled in both literature and martial arts, aspiring to the ideal of the perfect man, Fan Zhongyan.) (The marriage will follow the example of predecessors like Sima Guang, Wang Anshi, Su Zhe, and Emperor Xiaozong of Ming—monogamy and soulmates. The female lead will not be weakened; the greatest female talent of all time will fully demonstrate her abilities, shining brightly in the newspaper and media industries. However, since this is a male-oriented story, the female lead's role will not be particularly prominent.) (All the technological advancements the protagonist pursues are feasible under ancient conditions.)

39. 39 我 I, King of Dian in the Zhou Dynasty, Founded a Nation with Twelve Men from the Start 我，周朝滇王，开局带十二人建国 Summer Bugs Can't Discuss Ice夏虫虫不可语冰Historical190k WordsCompleted Zhou Yan, a modern man, transmigrated to the Great Zhou Dynasty and found himself in the great hall where fiefs were being granted. The Zhou emperor held back a laugh and said, “Zhou Yan, in recognition of your family’s service scrubbing chamber pots for three generations, I hereby appoint you King of Dian. I grant you ten commoners and two elite soldiers. Leave at once and go to Dian to found your kingdom!” 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    "Considering the merits of your ancestors for three generations in cleaning chamber pots," the Zhou emperor's voice was clearly mocking, "I hereby bestow upon you the title of King of Dian, and grant you ten commoners and two elite soldiers. Set out immediately to Dian to establish your kingdom!"

40. 40 天 The Crown Prince Awakens 天子启明 Old Fisherman in a Straw Cape on the Huai River淮上蓑笠翁Historical427k WordsCompleted Struck by lightning while camping, he transmigrates into the body of the Carpenter Emperor! He thought he’d be waking up with beauties in his arms and ruling the realm by day, but he’s exposed from the start! A tiny twist sets off a butterfly effect. What should Zhu Ziming do now? Should he sweep across the land and unite the realm, or do some woodworking and die by drowning? Life is hard, and being a transmigrator is even harder! 295Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    It largely meets the original poster's requirements; it's exciting without being melodramatic, and it depicts the resurgence of the Ming Dynasty.

41. 41 水 Water Margin: The World’s in Chaos, So What? 水浒：天下大乱关我屁事 Words Can Heal文字能治病Historical182k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into the world of Water Margin by accident. Before me was a world overrun with heroes, and behind me lay chaos where the people could barely survive. Murder and arson were everyday occurrences, while mountain spirits and monsters appeared and vanished without warning. The System said: Get fifty people to come eat at the tavern, and you’ll receive a pocket dimension. I looked at the counter showing 0/50, then at the three hunters fleeing through the woods in the distance. They’d m 497Reads—Score117Shelves

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    The world of Water Margin is not only filled with wars between people, but also with demons and monsters.

42. 42 娘 My Wife Is Already the Richest, So Why Take the Top Scholar Exam? 娘子都首富了，还要考状元？ My Fans Are So Handsome我的粉丝超帅的Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Whose husband is this? Whoever grabs him gets to keep him!] Xu Ye accidentally transmigrates while rescuing someone from drowning. When he reaches shore, he realizes he's holding the daughter of the richest man in the realm. He thinks he's landed himself a wealthy wife and can lie flat, living off her money, but then he sees his fiancée being schemed against... “Copy books to pay off your debts? Why not copy Battle Through the Heavens!” “The teahouse is empty? Let's get on the BBS!” The imp 62.2kReads8.2Score6.9kShelves

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    Super funny and entertaining

43. 43 兵 Marching Out of the Ten Thousand Mountains to Reclaim Our Homeland and Expand Our Borders 兵出十万大山，复故土拓新疆 The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Historical885k WordsOngoing Liu Yongfu went up the mountain to gather firewood. In a dream, an old man told him that he was a mighty general who should defend his home and protect his people. When he woke, he also had a new set of memories from the future. Liu Yongfu decided that, besides defending his homeland, he should find the Han people a place to settle, help them survive more than a decade of war and natural disasters, and fight against imperialism... [Some parts of this story take liberties with history, or happen 5.4kReads—Score385Shelves

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    The male protagonist is reborn to reclaim his homeland and build a Han Chinese world for the people.

44. 44 重 Reborn in 1978: From Ghostwriter to Billionaire 重生78：文抄公成亿万富翁 Centurion Gao Yang百夫长高扬Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + Modern-Day Entrepreneurship + Showbiz Arc + Entertainment + Hong Kong Entertainment + Technology + Period Setting] Ordinary man Gao Yang transmigrates and is reborn, becoming a devoted husband and doting father. With his ahead-of-the-times perspective from 2022, he buys up oil futures and brings the four great trading houses to their knees. He acquires TV stations and newspapers, taking control of the media. He invests in the mainland, becomes a beloved national idol, and sets his sigh 6.5kReads8.7Score428Shelves

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    If you're willing to read, I'm willing to write; you can wear it again.

45. 45 回 After the College Entrance Exam, I Used My Foresight to Become a Tycoon 回到高考后，利用先知成富豪 The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Urban841k WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Chen Feiyu returns to the day after his class reunion, held after the college entrance exam. Using his information advantage, he makes up for past regrets. From the start, he sets his sights on the Brazil World Cup to earn his first fortune, then uses his expertise and memories to grow his money in the stock market. He also keeps in touch with his high school crush and his senior from university, wins the hearts of both beauties, and becomes a winner in life! 2.7kReads—Score104Shelves
46. 46 替 I Enlisted in My Brother’s Place, but After My Triumph, They Called Me Illegitimate? 替弟从军，功成归来说我是庶出？ One Big Tomato一个大番茄Historical724k WordsCompleted (Historical power fantasy + decisive and ruthless + transmigration to ancient times + modern technology) Su Qin transmigrates to an ancient world and becomes the eldest son born to a concubine in the Marquis of Yan's household in the State of Ning. Because his mother was born a slave, he has endured nothing but hardship. Just as Ning is at war, the marquis orders him to enlist in place of his younger brother. Su Qin expects to die on the battlefield, but instead he uses modern knowledge to defea 317Reads7.6Score106Shelves

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    This is beautiful, the rhythm is great!

47. 47 一 I Transmigrated, and They Made Me Emperor! 一朝穿越，我被黄袍加身了！ Zhou Big Tomato周大番茄Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Also known as The Finest Young Master from a Humble Family One month after transmigrating, a woman I've never even met wants to be my wife? And she wants to have my babies! What does it matter if the dynasty is in chaos and the times are turbulent, even if I'm out in the countryside, far from the centers of power? Foreign enemies are invading and want to take my money? Dream on! 837Reads8.6Score102Shelves
48. 48 重 Reborn as the Seventh Prince, Conquering the Six Kingdoms 重生七皇子横扫六国 Seventh Uncle of Nanming南溟七叔Historical398k WordsCompleted Ye Qiu, a top student in weapons engineering, transmigrates into the chaotic Wu Dynasty and becomes its Seventh Prince, Wu Zetian. The realm is fractured among seven kingdoms, all of them at war with one another year after year, leaving the people to suffer terribly. Called upon in a crisis, Wu Zetian is sent to defend Jialing Pass against the enemy. He then travels through the various kingdoms, sometimes championing justice, sometimes ruling with an emperor’s authority. Once in power, Wu Zetian 109Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    An alternate history, set in a world of seven warring states. [Learned it][Learned it]

49. 49 荒 Wilderness Pit: The Missing Boy Is the Key to the Nation 荒野深坑：失联少年有他才有国 Evil Bullet邪恶子弹Urban1.3M WordsCompleted In a desolate pit, a student with a broken leg laments his cruel fate. He accidentally stumbles into an alien warship and acquires astonishingly advanced technology. When he returns to school, he’s expelled for having gone missing. An unknown nobody enters society and uses his incredible technology to make his way in the business world, rising step by step to become a tycoon and build a commercial empire. As a doctor, he cures humanity’s stubborn diseases and saves lives. He helps his people res 2.1kReads7.3Score119Shelves
50. 50 南 The Northern and Southern Dynasties: Steelmaking with Pavel 南北朝：我与保尔炼钢铁 Debiao Ya德彪呀Historical353k WordsOngoing Li Zheng, a university student studying history, finds himself in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, amid the chaos of the Five Barbarians and war raging everywhere. He has become a refugee on the verge of starving to death. Just as he despairs, he encounters a burly “Semuren” with a high-bridged nose and deep-set eyes, who speaks broken Chinese but has a gaze as sharp as a torch. “Comrade, your country is groaning under its suffering!” When a man named Pavel Korchagin turns the spirit of How 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the midst of the chaos and upheaval of the Five Barbarian Invasions, time traveler Li Zheng encounters revolutionary fighter Paul! Without any special abilities, relying solely on ideals and unity, they build fortified villages, fight against refugees, and resist powerful clans. This alliance across time ignites a glimmer of hope in a chaotic world!

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