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. 201 想 I Want to Lie Flat, but My Strength Won't Let Me 想躺平，怎奈实力不允许啊 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Ancient Romance637k WordsCompleted If you like stories that jump straight into fighting and killing, with life-or-death stakes, this one may not be for you. The heroine isn't naturally inclined to seek power or kill. For a long time at the beginning, she enjoys peaceful days filled with family life and everyday trivialities. They are the easiest, most carefree years of her life, and a crucial period for gathering supplies and building the reputation she will need when she later rises up. When natural disasters and human calamitie 730Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The early part is a peaceful and tranquil time, while the later part is a chaotic struggle for power. The protagonist cultivates the land, hunts, improves people's livelihoods, develops the military industry, and leads the nation step by step towards modernization. He is a handsome and refined young man.

2. 202 军 My Army Wife Is So Cold, Her Rough-and-Ready Husband Is Losing His Mind 军嫂太高冷，糙汉老公急疯了 Rosy Bud霞苞Modern Romance155k WordsOngoing [Period Drama + Strong Female Lead + No Pocket Dimension] Jiang Zhi wakes up one day and finds herself transmigrated to the 1970s. The original owner was a delicate city girl who had just married the tough Lu Yan after joining the army with him! Everyone in the compound laughed at her, calling her a pretty but useless ornament and waiting for her to give up on the hard life and run back to the city in tears. But nobody expected that this new army wife’s casual improvements to the soil formula wo —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is incredibly cool! She doesn't rely on any special abilities; she improves the soil and translates foreign languages—it's absolutely fantastic!

3. 203 别 After Leaving Xiang Yu, I Turned Around and Married Ji Bu 别了项羽后，我转身嫁了季布 Bu Bin Loves Shiitake Mushrooms爱吃香菇的步彬Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted No Golden Finger + Authentic Life in Ancient Times + Rational Transmigration + Lovecraftian Romance My name is Lin Xiaoyin, and I'm an apprentice veterinarian who transmigrated here. Xiang Yu is my boss. I respect him, but I fear him even more: the strategists around him are schemers, and his beloved concubine is liable to take her own life. The ship belonging to this powerful big shot looks ready to sink. Fortunately, I secretly invested early in a 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   That's the book! A true time-travel story, the protagonist has no cheat codes, and it has a thrilling, suspenseful feel to it!

4. 204 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 520Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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   The plot is original and unconventional, not a system-based game, and not for beginners.

5. 205 李 Li Qingzhao, Your Husband Xia Ren Really Isn't a Good Man 李清照，你夫君虾仁真不是好人啊 Smoke Gray Steel烟灰钢Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Bold and spirited Li Qingzhao] [A bittersweet Song Zhezong] [Loyal and affectionate Song Huizong] [Imperial physician and secret agent Shen Zhiwei] (The rating just came out, but it'll go up later!) A lighthearted, hilarious story filled with heartfelt emotion, court intrigue, heated battles, and cultural revival... “What kind of person do you take me for?!” Li Qingzhao slammed her palm on the table and glared at the grinning man across from her. “A woman of the demimonde,” Song Xiaren replied 175Reads6.9Score128Shelves

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   Change history, starting with the cultivation of Emperor Huizong of Song!

6. 206 忧 Concern for the People 忧民 South Wind on the Road陌上南风Historical239k WordsOngoing A modern young man named Yu Fu transmigrates into the body of a boy who also happens to be named Yu Fu. What stories will unfold in an ancient dynasty with a strict social order, and among the alluring martial heroes of the jianghu...? With the slaughter of war, the arrival of natural disasters, and the cries of countless people, will Yu Fu stand by and do nothing? What choices will he make...? 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Traveling back to ancient times, I initially used modern knowledge to make preserved eggs and open a restaurant, examining the situation from a historical perspective.

7. 207 锋 The Winds of Change in Fengge 锋戈之风起云涌 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical801k WordsCompleted After a century of prosperity, the Great Yu Dynasty is in decline, beset by troubles at home and abroad. The court is in turmoil, and Xu Yunshan, the Great Yu's foremost commander, who had already retired to the mountains, is forced back into a web of intrigue and power struggles... 100Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 208 穿 Transmigrate to Become the Chariot God of the Gaoliang River 穿越之高粱河车神 Third Young Master of Gao Laozhuang高老庄三少Historical578k WordsCompleted A modern race-car driver accidentally transmigrates into the body of Zhao Guangyi, Emperor Taizong of Song, and unexpectedly begins a life of cheating his way to success. He establishes the first university, pioneers a new era of monetary policy, and sets out to unify the Nine Provinces. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Well written, worth a look.

9. 209 火 A Hotpot Through the Ages 火锅春秋 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Historical477k WordsOngoing The state is founded on its people, and the people put food first. Transmigrating into the turbulent Spring and Autumn period, a master chef stirs up the world. Follow the protagonist across the river of time as, armed with culinary skills and the Zuo Zhuan, he rewrites the course of Chinese civilization and creates an epic “Spring and Autumn of Fine Food”! 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A new book is now available! It's a historical food novel. Although it's a time-travel story, it avoids fantastical elements like systems and cheat codes, focusing instead on historical facts and events. All titles, names of people and places, and social backgrounds are meticulously researched, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the Spring and Autumn Period. Furthermore, the book offers extremely detailed introductions to some traditional Chinese dishes, serving as a practical cookbook. However, the author is not responsible for any kitchen novice mistakes. Readers interested in history and food are welcome to check it out.

10. 210 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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    You asked such great questions! The answers are all in this book!

11. 211 穿 I Transmigrated Into Li Shangyin: Call Me the Late Tang Firefighter 穿越成李商隐，叫我晚唐救火队长 Meow Comes and Goes喵去喵来Historical201k WordsOngoing Not a wish-fulfillment novel. No System. Slow-paced. Important things bear repeating three times. Good news: I transmigrated. Bad news: It’s the late Tang. Good news: I’m a poet of the highest historical caliber, second only to Li Bai and Du Fu. Bad news: That’s useful, but not very. Good news: There’s sweet romance. Bad news: A life of unrecognized talent is the main theme. I came, I saw, I conquered. Since I’m here, the crumbling Tang dynasty can count on Li Yishan to patch it up. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 212 赘 So What If I’m a Live-in Son-in-Law? I Can Turn Living Off My Wife into a Manly Art 赘婿怎么了？我吃软饭也能吃成硬 A Smile Erases Old Grudges 11展颜消宿怨11Historical730k WordsCompleted Lu Mingzhe, a modern office drone, wakes up as the sickly live-in son-in-law of the Jing'an Marquis's household in a fictional dynasty. Faced with his icy, stunning wife, Shen Qingshu, and the disdain of everyone in the marquis's household, he decides to turn this absurd transmigration into a comedy. While others fight for power, he focuses on figuring out how to make hot pot. While they scheme against one another, he plants vegetables and grows flowers in the backyard. He only wanted to live co 7Reads5.2Score—Shelves

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    [The Comedy Life of a Son-in-Law] Transmigrated into the body of a sickly son-in-law in a marquis's household, Lu Mingzhe decides to live his transmigration life like a comedy sketch. He grows vegetables, recites poems, cooks hot pot, and incidentally warms up his icy wife. When secrets and troubles arrive simultaneously, he discovers that living off a woman is the ultimate skill. A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, sweet, refreshing, and hilarious.

13. 213 带 I Took a Super Mall on a Tour of Ancient Times 带着超级商场逛古代 Just Passing Through经过而已Historical3.4M WordsCompleted [Print edition published] [Complete] [Alternate History + Transmigration + Pocket Dimension + Modern Weapons + Power Fantasy + Farming + Lighthearted Comedy + Daily Life] No money? I can pull out anything from my pocket dimension and live off it for the rest of my life. You’re a grandmaster? Let’s see how many bullets you can withstand. Want to get stronger? I just need a sip of water from my pocket dimension. I punish thugs, kill villains, fleece the Japanese, and take on the West. Food deliver 33.4kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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    The first book tells the story of a male protagonist who travels back in time to the Tang Dynasty, only to find himself carrying the entire country's strategic reserves. He then becomes a carefree and fearless prince. The plot is fast-paced, intricately linked, and rich in content, making for a delightful read. The second book tells the story of a food delivery driver who, while delivering food to a shopping mall, is struck by a woman falling from a building due to unrequited love. He is transported back to ancient times, carrying with him a two-kilometer radius of the mall and its resources, achieving the pinnacle of success. The plot is exciting, the characters humorous, and the reading experience captivating.

14. 214 我 Me? Interviewing Qin Shi Huang and Jing Ke at the Same Time? 我？同时采访秦始皇和荆轲？ Meow Comes and Goes喵去喵来Historical205k WordsOngoing My name is Lu Li. I’m 27 years old and work as a reporter. I’m currently at Xianyang Palace in 227 BC. The King of Qin is circling a pillar, and Jing Ke is chasing him with a sword. I’ll hear what both sides have to say in a moment. My beat is ancient China, and my interviewees are historical figures involved in historical events. So, am I even a proper reporter? 4Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 215 明 Late Ming: Reshaping China's Future 明末：重塑华夏未来 Teapot Dumplings茶壶饺子Historical1.6M WordsOngoing The Ming dynasty was an era that left people sighing with regret. If someone possessed vision and power beyond their time, could they turn the tide when all seemed lost? Chen Shenghua, a modern young man, is reborn as the son of a landlord in South Zhili at the end of the Ming dynasty. Faced with a catastrophe that seems inevitable, he chooses the hardest path: starting from nothing and laying the foundations of a new world with his own hands. He opens a school at ten, takes in refugees at thirt 112Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    The novel is about a time-traveling protagonist in the late Ming Dynasty. He recruits refugees and orphans to build his power, developing agriculture, technology, and military industry, including cannons, rifles, and warships. He'll likely rebel in the end. I've been following it closely; it's very engaging. Recommended. No system. The development is logical, and the characters are intelligent.

16. 216 秦 The Future of Qin 秦未来 Two Fish in the Water水中双鱼Historical987k WordsCompleted In the year 3600 AD, a technologically advanced human is reborn in the world of an ancient human civilization. With the knowledge in his mind and his steward mech, he reshapes the balance of power across the Nine Provinces! A sudden catastrophe strikes the high-tech human world of the future. The heavens and earth collapse, and the sun and moon lose their light. After enduring countless dangers to escape, Siyun arrives in a strange yet familiar land: Qin, carrying the memories of his past life a 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Bringing memories and mechs, they arrive in a future kingdom to reshape the Nine Provinces!

17. 217 穿 Transmigrate to the Song Dynasty: The Empire's Mighty Rise 穿越之大宋雄风 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Historical673k WordsCompleted A wondrous transmigration, invincible from the start. See how our protagonist, Wu Yue, recruits the heroes of Liangshan, gets up close and personal with Li Shishi, defeats mighty bandits and sweeps away powerful invaders. See how we Han people conquer the world. 856Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Come, come, look over here!

18. 218 开 A Great Famine in Daqian from the Start: I Grow Crops to Build a Rich Nation 开局大乾饥荒，我靠种田富可敌国 October Tenth十月十曰Historical378k WordsOngoing He transmigrates to ancient times and finds himself in the middle of a three-year famine from the start: a thousand miles of scorched earth, with people driven to eat their own children! The powerful hoard goods and treat human lives as worthless. Just when all hope seems lost, Lin Yuan, a top agricultural university graduate, smiles. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, curved plows... While everyone else is gnawing on tree bark, his granaries are already overflowing! “What? The court wants to requisition 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story begins with a great famine, but the protagonist becomes incredibly wealthy through farming. It's a refreshing take on historical fiction, not mindless and super engaging – a must-read!

19. 219 双 Two Women Transmigrate to Ancient Times: Turning Barren Land Into a Granary! 双姝穿古！贫瘠之地变粮仓！ Clocked-In Slacking, Real Name实名上班摸鱼6k WordsCompleted Two heroines transmigrate to ancient times! They turn a barren land into a granary! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The sisters asked each other questions: one was conquered by food, the other by modern agricultural knowledge.

20. 220 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical724k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.6kReads8.8Score183Shelves
21. 221 明 Late Ming Qinhuai: New Songs from the Flower Boat Shake the Realm 明末秦淮：花船新曲震山河 Zhe Yuan喆元Ancient Romance438k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate Into a Deadly Predicament + Cheat Space + Strong Female Lead Building a Business] The moment I opened my eyes, I’d crushed the son of a Ming official, and a knife was already at my throat! Luckily, a scar on my wrist concealed a modern laboratory. A stun gun took down the brute, and I even had a bar management manual! Other people transmigrate and get caught up in palace intrigue. I went to the Qinhuai River and brought a run-down pleasure boat back to life. The girls from the lowe 98Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 222 开 From the Start, a Death Row Convict: I Averted the Witchcraft Disaster! 开局死囚，我改巫蛊之祸！ Little Scoundrel Cat小贱猫Historical1.6M WordsCompleted A flash of steel at the execution ground, and condemned prisoner Zhu Anshi is dragged into the death-row prison. He suddenly opens his eyes: a modern detective has transmigrated while on a mission! Transmigration comes with no System and no golden finger, only a hellish start: an outstanding detective has transmigrated into the wretched Zhu Anshi, whose actions sparked the Witchcraft Rebellion. It was Zhu Anshi’s accusation, submitted from prison, that lit the fuse. Save himself, make salt, recl —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I really have to give this book a good review, otherwise I'd be doing it a disservice.

23. 223 风 The Charming Son-in-Law: A Fallen Imperial Tutor's Road to Redemption 风流赘婿：落魄帝师的逆袭之路 Fox Knows Fish狐狸知鱼Historical168k WordsOngoing Li Yan, a Chinese literature PhD who died from staying up all night, opens his eyes as Lin Mo, the most pathetic live-in son-in-law in the Great Chu dynasty. His fiancée thinks he’s useless, and the entire household treats him like dirt. He had hoped to keep his head down and survive, but when he’s put on the spot at a poetry gathering, he’s forced to pick up his brush. In an instant, Li Bai possesses him and Du Fu takes over: “Clouds evoke her dress, flowers her face.” His poem leaves the whole 114Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 224 诗 Poet Immortal Son-in-Law: One Poem from the Start, and the Immortal Maidens Throw Themselves at Me 诗仙赘婿：开局一首诗，仙子倒贴 Fox Knows Fish狐狸知鱼Eastern Fantasy342k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the Su family’s spineless live-in son-in-law, Qin Mo found that even a dog had it better than he did! His mother-in-law was cruel, his wife cold, and the servants mocked him. When he could take no more, he recited a single line of poetry, “When life goes well, seize the moment,” and his literary aura soared, stunning everyone! From then on, the literary world was turned upside down: The courtesan of the pleasure house threw herself at him, all because of one line: “Clou 264Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 225 大 Great Qin: A Second Chance to Change the Fate of Sand Hill 大秦：两世重来定沙丘 Ye Family Member Who Loves Cabbage and Celery爱吃白菜芹菜的叶家人Historical158k WordsCompleted Lin Yue, a modern historian and culture blogger, transmigrates to the Qin dynasty during Emperor Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng’s fifth tour of the eastern provinces. He takes over the body of Gongsun Jingheng, a nobleman descended from the former royal house of Wei. Using his foreknowledge of history, he carefully maneuvers to stay by Ying Zheng’s side. He introduces himself to outsiders as a disciple of Guiguzi. At first, he serves as Left Senior Commandant and oversees salt, iron, agriculture, and 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traveling back to the Qin Dynasty to use historical knowledge to change one's destiny

26. 226 全 Every Member Is an Emperor: We’ve Left the Cultivation World Stunned 全员皇帝：把修仙界给整不会了 A Bowl of Hot Dry Noodles来碗热干面Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast]+ [Every character is an emperor]+ [Comedic cultivation]+ [Loving fathers and dutiful sons] All the emperors of China’s orthodox dynasties descend upon the cultivation world at the same time. Scattered across the land, each has an assistant System called “Little Emperor.” Their first task is to find and recognize one another. Qin Shi Huang is the first to run into Liu Bang. “Hu Hai! You’d better pray I don’t find you too soon.” Wang Mang’s eyes fill with tears. “I finally have a S 22.1kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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    This is pretty good.

27. 227 被 After My Engagement Was Broken, My Identity as a Poet Immortal Was Revealed 被退婚后，我诗仙的身份曝光了 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical2.8M WordsCompleted New book announcement: My Husband, Be Good. The Princess Is Here to Steal You Away. Thank you for showing your support by checking it out. This book is also known as After My Engagement Was Broken Off, My Identity as a Poetry Immortal Was Revealed. Li Chen’an transmigrates to the Ning Kingdom and becomes an unwanted son kicked out of his home! His background is truly tragic: He began his lessons at three, yet by eleven he still couldn’t recite the Three Character Classic. Then he spent three yea 4.8kReads8.9Score944Shelves

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    A completely fictional historical story with no system but full of wit and intellect; a worthwhile read.

28. 228 重 Reborn, I Study for the Imperial Exams in Another World 重生后，我在异世界读书科举 Lan Xiaoyi蓝小一Historical2.8M WordsCompleted (Transmigration) + (farming) + (daily life) + (imperial examinations) (no System) + (court politics) Chen Chuyi was reborn into a poor family in Beishui Village, carrying the memories of his past life. At first, he only wanted to earn a little money to improve his family's life. But in this unfamiliar ancient world, he was always afraid someone would take his family's money and eat their food. In the end, he embarked on the path of study and the imperial examinations. He knew that only by changi 6.9kReads8.3Score538Shelves

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    While others transmigrate to fight monsters and level up, I transmigrate to bury myself in studying and take the imperial examinations—an unconventional transmigration novel. The protagonist has no cheat codes, no superpowers, only a heart that refuses to be ordinary. Watch as he gains a foothold in the complex officialdom and becomes a wise and virtuous minister!

29. 229 西 Western Han: The Prince Who Loved to Complain About Being Poor 西汉：王爷哭穷精 Tianjin Old Cat 74天津老猫74Historical166k WordsCompleted History + transmigration + expanding the borders + a commercial empire + fighting the Xiongnu I transmigrated into Liu Zhu, King of Chu and cousin of Emperor Wu of Han. Give me a kingdom, and I’ll make it strong. Emperor Wu, take me along. I’ll bring the money, and together we’ll fight the Xiongnu. By the way, my tomb is known as the Pyramid of the East: the Guishan Han Tomb in Xuzhou. Come visit, folks! 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A journey through history led to the story of the King of Chu during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han. He was incredibly wealthy and a devoted admirer of Emperor Wu, and indeed, a blood relative. The King of Chu's tomb is located in Xuzhou, Jiangsu. A young man from Tianjin, while traveling, experienced a remarkable time travel... The story also includes his views on Hanfu (traditional Han clothing) and the Han ethnicity. (Author: Han Chinese)

30. 230 掌 The Empire in My Palm 掌心江山 Jiang Yuehua江月花Ancient Romance543k WordsCompleted Modern college student Lin Xiao is caught in a landslide while hiking with a friend and transmigrates to a parallel world resembling the mid-Ming era, the Great Shuo Dynasty. In this world without electricity, his only remaining modern device, a Huawei Mate60 phone, is all he has to rely on. Starting out as a beggar, hungry and freezing, Lin Xiao uses the encyclopedia, historical records, engineering blueprints, and a handful of offline games stored on his phone to transform the world step by st —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist doesn't have a smooth ride after transmigrating; his survival journey is filled with real challenges: repairing waterwheels, preventing refugees from leaving, and finding supplies. As the secrets of the Heavenly Fire Ruins are revealed, he discovers that he is actually the key to the time-rebooting plan.

31. 231 民 The Gentleman of the Republic 民国的先生 Starry Words星星语话Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The plot is reasonable, with no System. An ordinary person transmigrates to the Republican era. I hope readers can find a touch of Republican-era charm here. The narration is grounded, with no exaggeration whatsoever… 6.5kReads8.6Score380Shelves

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    I recommend it...

32. 232 补 A Shoemaker Transmigrates to the Warring States and Meets Shang Yang 补鞋匠穿越战国遇商鞅 Doudou from Starry Sky Pavilion星空阁的兜兜Historical904k WordsCompleted The moment a bolt of lightning shattered his shoe-repair stall, Niu Dagui thought he was about to be dragged down with the shoe-repair machine that had kept him company for eight years, crushed by soaring prices and forced to abandon any dream of making it big. But when he opened his eyes again, there were no familiar street vendors calling out. Instead, a burly man in coarse brown clothes was chasing him with an iron blade. Muddy ancient roads stretched beneath his feet, and all around him peop 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend these two new books: traveling through history and surviving using modern technology!

33. 233 秦 Surviving the End of the Qin Dynasty: I Lived Through Farming Skills 秦末求生：靠农技活下来 Doudou from Starry Sky Pavilion星空阁的兜兜Historical186k WordsCompleted After being struck by lightning, Li Shadou, a modern agricultural technician, transmigrates into the Qin dynasty and becomes a poor tenant farmer in Lijiagou, at the foot of Mount Li. He wakes in a battered thatched hut with wind blowing through the holes, cold and starving. Memories of the original owner flood in: three dou of overdue rent hang over his head, Landlord Zhou is as vicious as a debt collector, conscription is just around the corner, and under the harsh rule, commoners’ lives are w 10Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 234 应 The Yinglong Dragon Reborn 应龙再世 Chen Mengzhai陈梦斋Historical641k WordsCompleted The Warring States era was the best of times and the worst of times. It was an age of light and an age of darkness! War, love, family, and friendship intertwine to compose a stirring song of the Warring States era! Horns blare and war drums thunder. Blood and brains fly as flashes of blades mingle with gleaming swords. Grand, spectacular battle scenes unfold alongside vivid and fascinating historical figures. The foremost young noble of the Warring States, Wei Wuji; the handsome Longyang Jun; an 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Warring States period was both the best and the worst of times, an era of light and darkness. War, love, family, and friendship intertwined, composing a passionate epic of the Warring States! The protagonist is reborn in the Warring States period, using resources and intrigue to unite various factions against the powerful Qin state and establish a harmonious order.

35. 235 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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    This book boasts a solid writing style and a rich storyline, making it well worth reading.

36. 236 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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    Realistic style uses modern and historical knowledge, without a systematic approach, but it incorporates AI.

37. 237 我 I Wanted to Break Off the Engagement, but Ended Up with a Harem 我欲退婚，结果妻妾成群 Xi Wu Xu嘻唔许Historical473k WordsOngoing Shen Yi's soul transmigrates into the Great Jin dynasty, where he becomes the adopted son of a eunuch. Drawing on the knowledge from his previous life, he sets out to build a business empire amid the chaos of the age. But penniless, he needs startup capital. His plan is to get his engagement called off so he can claim the betrothal gifts. 282Reads6.6Score—Shelves
38. 238 穿 I Transmigrated to the Tyrannical Qin: Chen Sheng Led Me in Rebellion 穿越暴秦：陈胜带我起义 Gu Tianshu穀天黍Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Are kings and nobles born to their station? The protagonist transmigrates into the brutal Qin dynasty and rises in rebellion alongside Chen Sheng, in an age ruled by harsh officials. Facing divisions between sworn brothers and the relentless turning wheels of history, he plots and schemes to save the brothers who stood together when their oath was first made. Where will he lead them from here...? 334Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Isn't this tailor-made?

39. 239 穿 Reborn as a Frail Cannon Fodder, With Eight Male Leads Going Crazy Over Me 穿成柔弱炮灰，但八个男主为她疯 Slim Enough to Sleep Well睡得饱的苗条Modern Romance192k WordsOngoing Su Ting transmigrates! She ends up inside a survival game full of deadly romantic rivalries! But she takes the place of the original character and becomes the game’s miserable cannon-fodder NPC. She’s not just cannon fodder: her life is downright tragic. Her father is a drunk, her mother gambles, and her younger brother has been a regular in the ICU since childhood. Su Ting is not only physically frail, but also gets exploited and drained by her family. And in this game, Su Ting isn’t even allo 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unlock the god-level game system, trigger the male lead's protective instincts in 1 minute, gather eight big shots in 3 chapters, experience 10 plot twists that are incredibly satisfying, and have your charm level skyrocket. You'll fall for him at first sight!

40. 240 赵 The Life of Zhao Cong 赵聪的一生 Chuan Yu Transmigrate Through History川雨穿越历史Historical3.9M WordsOngoing Author: Chuan Yu Work: Signed (No System) + (No transmigration) + (Alternate history) + (Fictional dynasty) The protagonist is a genuine ancient person. Though life is hard for an ordinary farming family in Changsha, they at least have enough to avoid starving to death. But when a severe drought strikes, his parents both starve to death. Zhao Cong, furious with the authorities, barges in and leaves the county magistrate Tian Yun speechless. In the end, though, he is framed and forced into milit 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The world of this work is an ancient, fictional historical setting. It features the following countries: Qiuzhen Kingdom (limited information); Dongsavilan (enemy); Jichao (the protagonist's location); Yunfeiye (third son); Yunfeide (second son); Yunfeishi (eldest daughter); Zhao Cong (protagonist); Zhao Liu (Zhao Cong's sister); Huahesu (emperor); Hualijiang (eldest princess); Huadongzhi (second princess); Huadongshi (third princess); Huawu (crown prince); Huahu (second prince); Huawu (third prince); Huayang (fourth prince); Lianshi (assassin leader); Zhiyu (bandit); Nanchengyu (prime minister); Yunfeiyu (general); Lin Zhangshu (villain); Tianguan (villain); Yingce (businessman); Ruiling (maid); Yaohuaan (third son); Yaohuachen (second son); Yaohuaxing (eldest daughter); Zhengfu (scholar-official).

41. 241 大 Ming Dynasty Inventor: I Became a Tech Tycoon 大明发明家：我成了科技大亨 The Chubby Orange Cat on Old Street老街胖橘Historical347k WordsCompleted [System + Transmigration + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Political Schemes + Slow-Building Power] A top student who has just finished the college entrance exams accidentally transmigrates bodily to the Ming Dynasty during the Jiajing reign, and even comes with a System. How could this get any better? He casually pulls out a compound bow, a Glock, and a Barrett. The Japanese pirates call him “Boss” when they see him, while the northern raiders drop straight to their knees. The future Grand Secr 66Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very good historical text, featuring the story of taking the Grand Secretary of the Ming Dynasty as an apprentice.

42. 242 开 From the Start on a Late Ming Battlefield: Three Kills in My Debut 开局明末战场，首秀三连杀 Simple2023简单2023Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Late Ming + war + a soldier's perspective + not a power fantasy + an ordinary man's resolve to defend his home and country] The whole court curses and vows to destroy the barbarians; a mighty army marches forth from the borderlands! What is the use of grand ambitions? At Sarhu, a lake of blood was left behind. I am Wang Jiu, one of the most ordinary people in the great tide of transmigrators, and an utterly inconspicuous foot soldier on the battlefields of the late Ming. In historians' account 2.7kReads9.0Score183Shelves

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    A highly-rated and worthwhile masterpiece from the late Ming Dynasty, a satisfying and immersive read with a large volume of material. It's a slow-burning but exhilarating experience! The author is no mediocre writer; the work is by a seasoned veteran with a mature writing style, guaranteeing quality.

43. 243 未 Unknown Realization 未知领悟 Mo Yaoshu墨要输Historical247k WordsOngoing After Qin Shi Huang unifies the six kingdoms, he searches for the secret to immortality, refining elixirs and seeking immortals overseas. Ten-year-old Chen Wei and his companions enter Xianyang to sell medicinal stones, setting off on a fantastical journey of growth. Here you’ll find the ingenious craftsmen of the Mohists, the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams of the Yin-Yang School, the Four Books and Five Classics of the Confucians, and the Thirty-Six Stratagems of the strategists. There are ma 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [I also highly recommend it] (Perfectly matches the title! Super novel, a historical story about academic geniuses) 🎉🎉 The plot is really engaging, full of small details, fast-paced, and not at all cliché. You can watch it with confidence.

44. 244 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves

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    A group of five people traveled through time together. Two of them had some knowledge of history, but one of them died. The other two died because they didn't know history and were stupid. Only the male protagonist, who had historical knowledge, survived.

45. 245 春 Inventor of the Spring and Autumn Period 春秋发明家 The Middle-Aged Dream Chaser逐梦的中年人Historical568k WordsCompleted (Historical) (Transmigration) (No System) (Inventory Space) (Spring and Autumn and Warring States period) (Farming) A bolt of lightning split two worlds apart. Mu Lei, the least favored illegitimate son of low status in the state of Xing, was struck by lightning at the age of five. His mother died a tragic death, and he was thrown into a silkworm house to fend for himself. No one knew that from that day on, whenever he fell asleep at night, he would transmigrate to the modern world three thous 789Reads8.4Score100Shelves
46. 246 2 Galaxy 2125 2125星河 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Sci-Fi & Apocalypse371k WordsCompleted 2125 Star River Lebenswelt is a science-fiction epic set in a quantum universe. It tells the grand story of human civilization seeking a path to “entropy-shadow symbiosis” amid an entropy crisis. The story centers on the young girl Xiao Nuo, chosen by the Programmer Civilization as an “entropy-shadow symbiont.” Bearing a dark-gold totem, she joins her mother Lin Wei, who wields the Chunjun Sword containing constitutional codes; Zhang Ke, a quantum computing genius; Alexei, a descendant of the Pr —Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    No system, but a predictable plot. An ordinary person transmigrates and rises to become king.

47. 247 全 Our Whole Class Transmigrated to Great Qin, and the First Emperor Made Me His Heir? 全班穿越大秦，始皇竟传我皇位？ Great Qin, Great Ming, Great Tang, Guan Zizai大秦大明大唐关自在Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Group Transmigration + Power Struggles + Class Beauty + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Invincible] The entire class transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty. The class sports representative becomes the Crown Prince of Zhao? The class monitor becomes a princess of Han? The discipline committee member becomes the Crown Prince of Qi? … In the entire class, are all the princes and princesses of every state except Qin? Once they gain power, their human nature changes completely! But Zhao Cheng awakens a 113.8kReads9.2Score12.2kShelves

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    This book is so addictive! Read a couple of chapters and you won't be able to put it down. Your family will see after a few chapters – it's truly captivating and hilarious! The main character is fantastic! ❤️💙💛💛💙

48. 248 科 The Imperial Exams: From Poor Scholar to Shocking the Entire Court 科举：从寒门书生到惊爆满朝文武 Little Zhang Under the Night Lamp夜灯下的小张Historical166k WordsOngoing (Imperial examinations + farming + no System + transmigration) (Has a CP; the male lead is devoted and never flirts around) Though Landowner Lin's family is fabulously wealthy, every member of the clan is short, plump, and sturdy, looking like they were born lucky! But his son, Lin Bei, is strikingly handsome, tall and elegant, and stands out in any crowd. Gazing at his reflection in the water, Lin Bei couldn't help sighing: A man who isn't charming in his youth has wasted it. His wet nurse 786Reads—Score111Shelves

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    Warm and cozy daily life in ancient times, so good

49. 249 聊 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: I Asked You to Repay Your Debt, Not Paint Skins and Ghosts 聊斋：让你还债，没让你画皮画鬼 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Eastern Fantasy125k WordsOngoing [Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio + Bizarre Cultivation + No System + Subverting Expectations + Folk Supernatural Tales + Becoming a God Through Painting + Dark Tone + Lovecraftian Horror + Clever Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment] Transmigrating into Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, I find myself trapped in the deadly predicament of The Painted Skin from the start, and saddled with an unpayable debt to the dead? Don't panic. I have a White Bone Brush tha 817Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book truly elevates the style of Liaozhai to new heights! The cultivation of Taoism and the breaking of supernatural phenomena rely entirely on hardcore Taoist techniques and intellect. The ghost and monster settings are meticulous, the foreshadowing is deeply woven, and the plot becomes increasingly addictive as you read on.

50. 250 民 The Folk Feng Shui Master 民间风水之王 Miao Qimiao苗棋淼Mystery3.0M WordsCompleted The Nine Cauldrons Dragon Palace, the Secret Files of the Yellow Springs, the Snow Mountain Corpse Demon, the Yin-Yang Inn... Ever since I borrowed a life from the underworld, I have known no peace. Every time I borrow a life, it becomes a deadly game. After each desperate struggle and narrow escape, I wait for the next secret order from the underworld so I can keep living. Just when I thought I'd escaped the clutches of fate, I discovered that Heaven had prepared a coffin for me too! 52.2kReads9.4Score6kShelves

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