Historical and Alternate Ancient-Era Stories, No System 历史文，架空古代文，不要系统

1. 1 穿 I Was Reborn in a Farming Novel, but I Don't Want to Pass the Imperial Exams on Talent 穿进种田文里，我不想靠才华科举 Autumn Has Always Been Here丛来是秋Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Su Congli transmigrated. To stay alive, he studied day and night and threw himself into the imperial examinations. Who could have guessed? At the provincial exam: “What are you staring at, chief examiner?” At the metropolitan exam: “Why do these examiners all seem so strange?” At the palace exam: “Oh! Isn’t that guy sitting in the throne hall the one who stares at me every night?” Emperor Qiyuan prided himself on being a wise ruler of his age, blessed with extraordinary fortune. Who knew he’d ru 12.2kReads8.9Score1kShelves

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   The first book has a very novel premise: the protagonist is recognized during the imperial examination, becomes the top scholar, and then embarks on a life of idleness. The second book is about a child emperor's journey. The third book is about a prince who wanted to be a leisurely one but ended up becoming a wise and outstanding one. All three are fictional historical novels and have received high ratings.

2. 2 白 The White-Robed Emperor 白衣天子 East Has Fusu东有扶苏Historical3.4M WordsOngoing (No System + One Female Lead + Political Scheming and Conquest + Surviving in Troubled Times + Building a Following) “You want to know who I am? Sit down, have some tea, and let me spin you a tale.” In the eyes of the refugees, I'm a living bodhisattva who barely belongs in this world, giving them food and shelter. In the eyes of the noble clans, I'm a mad dog in human skin, mild-mannered most days but ready to wipe out entire households when I make a move. In the histories, I'm the gravedigger 186.6kReads9.0Score22kShelves

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   No system, chaotic farming novel

3. 3 我 My Father Is the Emperor Who Begs at the Gate 我老爹是叫门皇帝 Bald Li San光头李三Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In the fourteenth year of the Zhengtong reign, my father, Zhu Qizhen, personally led an expedition beyond the borders, hoping to spread the might of the Great Ming far and wide. He never expected it to be like sending meat buns to a dog: he went out and never came back, becoming the Emperor Who Knocked at the Gates. Once he was no longer useful, they sent him back to the capital and confined him in the Southern Palace. Now Father is knocking at the gates again. Zhu Jianshen, who had been countin 55.7kReads8.8Score4kShelves
4. 4 道 The Dao Ancestor 道祖 Feng Xiaobei风小贝Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted The Chu family’s heaven-blessed son was poisoned with a cup of wine when he was young, robbed of his talent and cast out by a great sect! He joined the army and, after six years of trials and triumphs, earned the title of Northern King! When he returns to his homeland, a single word shakes the world and a single thought stirs the winds and clouds. His old enemies are now bones beneath his feet! He wields the Six-Turn Creation Art, growing stronger with every step. He crushes peerless monsters, t 35.2kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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   A masterpiece whose potential is overshadowed by its title. Clad in white, sweeping across the land. A young man, crippled, is sent to the border to join the army. Six years later, that genius returns. Revenge is only the first step; his true aim is to forge an invincible path as the "King of the North," leading his brothers who once fought alongside him. No dragging, just pure, exhilarating reading!

5. 5 父 Father, I Only Want to Be a Prince 父皇，我只想当个王爷 A Man with a Wu Hook男儿带吴钩Historical5.3M WordsCompleted In the 115th year of the Jingli era, the realm was in turmoil, with three kingdoms standing in opposition. On that day, Ye Zhuo, heir to the Prince of Shou, opened his eyes after being unconscious for three years... Ye Zhuo only wanted to live a quiet, carefree life as a hedonistic playboy. But he was so outstanding that he shone wherever he went. See how Ye Zhuo carves out a path to becoming a wise prince in this chaotic age, one that belongs to him alone! 27.4kReads8.7Score2.3kShelves
6. 6 别 Don't Run, Husband! I'm Not Done Yet 别跑夫君，我还要 Hardworking Maomao奋斗的毛毛Historical617k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Court Intrigue + Turbulent Times + Live-in Son-in-Law + Harem] Wang Qi, a top history student, transmigrates into the half-baked young heir of a small medical clinic in Beiliang. His father, a deadbeat who saddled him with massive debts, has run off, leaving him and his younger sister behind. As if that weren't bad enough, his debt-dodging father took on a job from the court to pay what he owed: curing Cheng Xiaoxiang, Beiliang's most vicious woman. The daughter of the Butcher, 496Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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   Important note: Those who dislike harem stories should avoid this. The male protagonist is reborn in Northern Liang and marries the female protagonist, rumored to be "Northern Liang's Number One Madwoman." The female protagonist appears insane and ruthless, but in reality, she harbors a secret and possesses immense combat power. Initially wary and focused on survival, the male protagonist gradually discovers another side of the female protagonist. Together, they build their career and conquer the world in the chaotic Northern Liang, embarking on a thrilling "mad couple" story. It's a good read!

7. 7 黑 Black Death Countdown: The Quack's Comeback 黑死病倒计时：流氓庸医的逆袭 Never Reads the Guides从不看攻略Historical447k WordsOngoing [Europe] [Middle Ages] [Underdog's Rise] [Technology and Medicine] [No System] My name is John now. My old name doesn't matter, because I've transmigrated to medieval Europe. Penniless, I've decided to make money with medicine and modern knowledge, keep a low profile while I build up my strength, then find powerful allies, form factions, and make a name for myself. My goals are simple: get rich, surround myself with beautiful women, and become a lord who rules over his own domain. When the Black 456Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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8. 8 被 Falsely Accused of Cheating in the Imperial Exam? One Essay on the Six Kingdoms Shocks the World 被诬科举舞弊？一篇六国论惊天下 Song Yan宋湮Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [No System + Court Intrigue + Literary Plagiarism + Rigorous Logic] Lu Linchuan, a top student in classical Chinese literature, unexpectedly transmigrates to the fictional Great Yu dynasty and becomes a poor scholar falsely accused of cheating in the imperial exams. Faced with oppression by the powerful, he takes up his brush and writes On the Six States, every word as sharp as a blade, stunning the entire court. From a dark prison cell to the steps of the Golden Hall, he uses his modern knowled 18.3kReads8.5Score1.3kShelves

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   The fictional dynasty, the Great Yu Dynasty, is based on the Ming Dynasty. It's quite well-written; you might want to give it a try. [Learned something new]

9. 9 世 The Peerless Heir: Ladies, Please Behave Yourselves! 世子无双：各位美人请自重！ Fireworks in an Ordinary Heart烟火凡人心Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Not a harem] + [Political intrigue] + [No holier-than-thou protagonist] + [Everyday romance] + [Peerless martial arts] He transmigrates from the twenty-first century into a fictional dynasty. From an elite secret agent to the heir of the Prince of Zhenbei. All he wants is to be a carefree prince, marry a beautiful wife, and become a martial arts master. He can fish and practice his sword in his spare time, tease his wife, and have a couple of kids. But when he is sixteen, his father tricks him 9.1kReads7.7Score945Shelves

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   Ancient history, fictional setting, a story of ambition, power struggles, revenge, wealth and crisis, patriotism, and the ever-changing world.

10. 10 天 Archaeology Livestream on the Sky Screen: The Tyrant Turns Out to Be an Emperor for the Ages 天幕直播考古：昏君竟是千古一帝 Pork and Green Pepper Over Rice青椒肉丝盖米饭Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A sky screen appears over the Wei dynasty, showing people from later generations livestreaming their excavation of the Wei Emperor's tomb. Wei Emperor: “What is wrong with you people from the future? Why are you so obsessed with other people's tombs?” Then they discover that the Second Emperor is also buried in the Wei Emperor's tomb. Wei Emperor: “What's the matter with you? Why are you still bothering me even after you're dead?” The Second Emperor, who only wants to slack off: “No, I really do 63kReads9.2Score3.8kShelves

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    This is an alternate history novel set in ancient times. The protagonist reads a diary through a celestial canopy. He has no system, only the genes from nine years of compulsory education left by his great motherland. As an outstanding student and medical student, he is...

11. 11 靖 Pacifying the Realm 靖天下 The Yellow River Sets Beneath a Round Sun黄河落日圆Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Li Jinan transmigrates, and before he can even react, he is forced to become a puppet emperor. His kingdom is alluring, its beauties enchanting, yet schemers lurk, treacherous ministers hold power, feudal lords rebel, and foreign enemies watch hungrily. The throne has slipped from his grasp, the realm is in turmoil, and the country teeters on the brink. Is he destined to be a ruler who loses his kingdom? 4.3kReads8.4Score331Shelves
12. 12 天 Fish of the World 天下游鱼 Happy Acorn开心橡果Eastern Fantasy7.5M WordsCompleted By the Canglan River, a young man wears a straw raincoat and bamboo hat, holding wine in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. His heart has no place in the world, yet he finds himself in the jianghu... I come from a place beyond knowing. I want to see this world, just as unknown to me... 90.5kReads9.0Score8.8kShelves

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    步步为局，20本以完结全是高分榜，300万字以上，穿越无系统，高智商不无脑，权谋，扮猪吃老虎!（听书6800多小时的书虫推荐，值得信赖!)[赞][赞][雀食神作]

13. 13 大 The Heir of Great Xia: From Humble Scholar to Power 大夏世子，从一介书生开始 Little Water Monster小水怪Historical4.2M WordsOngoing Jiang Feng transmigrates to the Great Xia dynasty, only to learn as soon as he wakes up that he has been swindled into a marriage. The wife he brought home for ten taels of silver has somehow left him thirty taels in debt! Luckily, he is clever and has modern knowledge, so he manages to sort things out. But looking at the bare-walled house and his delicate young wife, who is sharing his hard life, Jiang Feng rolls up his sleeves. “I thought I could just slack off. Now I’ve got no choice but to w 238Reads8.5Score—Shelves
14. 14 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.6kReads9.6Score70.4kShelves

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    A captivating historical novel with no system or time travel elements. It's an alternate history story, following a street urchin's rise from humble beginnings to the highest echelons of the court! The language is concise and to the point, the plot flows smoothly, and it's thoroughly enjoyable. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

15. 15 镇 The Nation's Young General 镇国少将军 Xuan Zhi轩轾Historical892k WordsCompleted [Alternate history + political intrigue + Three Kingdoms elements + Qin dynasty setting] After drowning his sorrows, he has a spring dream. When he wakes halfway through, he discovers that he has transmigrated, and the woman in his dream is none other than the emperor's new wife. On the day of the imperial wedding, he somehow ends up in the bride's bed. Facing a crime punishable by death, Ren Pingsheng is at a loss. To save himself, he has no choice but to seize power over all under heaven! 199Reads7.1Score—Shelves
16. 16 大 The Ming Dynasty's Greatest Maverick 大明第一狂士 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.8M WordsCompleted In the 35th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, a ruthless schemer is reborn as the son of a county deputy magistrate. Using modern political tactics, he cracks one strange case after another. With modern strategies of maneuvering and intrigue, he shakes the imperial court and becomes unstoppable! Rebel bands run amok? Under my powerful army, they’re nothing but fodder! I will rebuild the Ming dynasty, extend its might across the seas, and usher in an unprecedented age of prosperity! 7kReads9.1Score673Shelves

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    Step by step, meticulously planned; 20 completed books, all highly rated, over 3 million words each; transmigration without a system; high intelligence, not mindless; political intrigue; playing the fool to outwit the cunning! (Recommended by a bookworm with over 6800 hours of audiobook listening experience—trustworthy!) [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

17. 17 京 The Capital's Greatest Detective: You Call This a Lackey? 京城第一神捕，你管这叫狗腿子？ Ink-Tinted Clear Light墨染清辉Historical2.6M WordsCompleted After passing the graduate school entrance exam, Xu Qing finally landed the stable government job he had always dreamed of. Only, this job was a little different from what he had imagined. He had transmigrated into the body of a constable who had just died. What's more, a tall, handsome female constable with elegant brows and bright, starry eyes took a liking to him and picked him to serve under her. Xu Qing had intended to refuse. That is, until he saw the female constable casually snap a stone 17.3kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
18. 18 开 From the Start, I Cheated in the Imperial Exam, and the Empress Is Actually My Mother 开局科举舞弊，皇后竟是我亲娘 Bad Luck Even with Plain Water凉水塞牙Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Li Junyan transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the biological child whom the current emperor and empress lost among the people. But his adoptive father is framed and dies a tragic death, he finds himself imprisoned, and his childhood sweetheart wants to break off their engagement. Li Junyan, newly arrived from another world, spreads his hands. “I’m done pretending. I’m going to answer the imperial recruitment notice, save the empress, and reach the pinnacle of life!” After saving the empre 337Reads5.1Score—Shelves
19. 19 走 You Pulled Strings to Make Me a Scholar, and I Passed All Three Exams? 走后门让你成秀才，你连中三元？ Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of A Match Made in Heaven is now available. Search for the author's name, Cai Bibi, on major platforms to buy a copy. Su Yu transmigrates to ancient times. On the day he fails the imperial exam for the fifth time, he marries the Princess of Changle, who has disguised herself as an ordinary girl. Before Su Yu can roll up his sleeves and earn a living to support his lovely wife, news of an imperial exam result that had been overlooked suddenly arrives. From then on, the good news 29kReads8.7Score3.1kShelves
20. 20 金 The Golden Son-in-Law 金牌帝婿 Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Farming] [Lighthearted] [Alternate world] [No System] Qin Yu transmigrates, and from the start he’s the second son of the Prince of Qin’s household. His father is a non-imperial prince of Great Wei and the Minister of Revenue. His mother is a wealthy daughter of a prominent Jiangnan family. His older brother is a peerless general who guards the frontier. With such powerful connections and an exalted position, Qin Yu gives up on ambition, indulging in wine, women, and song, and reclining in the 47.4kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves
21. 21 南 The Southern Song Dynasty’s Top Undercover Agent 南宋第一卧底 Long Yuan龙渊Historical7.4M WordsCompleted In the sixteenth year of the Jiading era of the Southern Song, Shen Mo, a modern-day undercover agent, began manipulating the fate of the empire in the palm of his hand. Countless ingenious schemes, ruthless plots, and brutal tactics poured from him. His modern forensic techniques cracked one bizarre Southern Song case after another, while his espionage skills crushed the secret agents of the Liao and Jin. When the Mongol Yuan cavalry, invincible across the land, came thundering toward them, the 6.1kReads9.1Score846Shelves
22. 22 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 84.3kReads9.3Score8.5kShelves
23. 23 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 113.8kReads9.1Score10.6kShelves
24. 24 娘 My Wife Is Actually a Female Demon Lord 娘子竟是女魔头 Toast Toast土司吐司Historical2.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Wang You found himself married on the spot. Not only did he become a county magistrate, he also got to marry a beautiful bride... But on their wedding night, he was poisoned and carried away. His wife's family are a band of local tyrants, every one of them a peerless martial artist. In a tiny county yamen, there are more than ten people scheming against one another. The maid who is always smiling can take down more than a dozen burly men. His wife practices martial arts eve 35.7kReads9.0Score3.5kShelves
25. 25 逍 The Carefree Crown Prince 逍遥太子传 Yan Shisan烟十叁Historical5.0M WordsCompleted + [Alternate world] + [Lighthearted] + [No angst] + [Wildly satisfying] + [No System] Ye Xun transmigrated. From the start, he was the Crown Prince of Great Xia, but unfortunately, he had already been deposed. Still, Ye Xun had no lofty ambitions. He only cared about money. All he wanted was to be an idle prince, indulging in wine and women and resting his head on a beauty’s lap. But things didn’t go as planned. Ye Xun had no intention of stirring up trouble again, yet he w 35kReads9.0Score3.6kShelves

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    If you enjoy alternate history novels, this is for you. These are all excellent ones I've read; the plots are very engaging, the storylines are clear, and they're not mindless. If you like this kind of story, check it out!

26. 26 从 From Eunuch to Emperor 从太监到皇帝 Bubble's Cat泡泡的猫Historical5.5M WordsCompleted Long Chen transmigrates to ancient times and finds himself in the castration chamber, about to be made a eunuch. Luckily, the man wielding the knife is an old acquaintance, and Long Chen narrowly escapes disaster. Using his wits, he rises step by step to the top and becomes the strongest emperor! 43.8kReads9.4Score5.1kShelves
27. 27 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 386.2kReads9.2Score32.8kShelves
28. 28 流 The Rogue Son-in-Law: The Empress's Courtier 流氓赘婿：女帝裙下臣 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical3.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a fictional world, I became a lowly live-in son-in-law. I’d planned to drink tea, fish, flirt with women, listen to opera, and enjoy a laid-back life, but... “Husband, help me!” “Dear son-in-law, help me!” “Young master, help me!” “Beloved minister, help me!” Fine, I guess I won’t be able to relax. It’s up to me to protect this realm. So Zhou Yuan investigates major cases, reforms the bureaucracy, suppresses rebellions, opens sea routes, and expands the frontier... He t 31.5kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves
29. 29 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 230.3kReads9.5Score28.7kShelves
30. 30 明 Late Ming: Chongzhen, Don't Ascend the Throne Yet. Let Me Play Dead First 明末：崇祯你先别登基容我诈个尸 Persimmons Are Poisonous柿子有毒Historical2.2M WordsCompleted August 24, 1627. The Ming dynasty welcomed its final emperor. Emperor Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian, stood on the steps of the Jianji Hall, receiving the court officials' homage. Just as the enthronement ceremony reached its final stage, the late emperor Zhu Youxiao suddenly appeared in the doorway. “Chongzhen, don't ascend the throne just yet. Let me fake my own death first!” A firearms engineer arrives in the Ming dynasty with memories of his previous life. What changes will he bring to this empire o 22kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves
31. 31 大 The Song Dynasty's Greatest Assassin 大宋第一杀神 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, with Emperor Huizong on the throne, a modern-day king of spies awakens in the body of the Marquis's legitimate son and makes a forceful entrance! Treacherous minister Cai Jing, foolish ruler Zhao Ji? I'll use modern schemes and ruthless political tactics to bring you down! Strange, baffling cases with killers lurking in the shadows? I'll solve them with modern investigative techniques and turn every case into another rung on my ladder to power! Liao, Jin, 33.3kReads9.0Score3.8kShelves
32. 32 回 Back to Ancient Times as a Live-In Son-in-Law 回到古代当赘婿 Moonlight Flowing Against the Tide逆月流光Historical6.2M WordsCompleted In a dynasty that never existed, an unlucky college student transmigrates into a bridal chamber, and a miraculous library helps him forge an unparalleled life of legend. When Lin Han elegantly walks the paths of others, leaving them nowhere to go, the people of the Great Ning Dynasty gain a much deeper understanding of the word “fiend.” There are countless roads in this world. You have to try them one by one, don’t you? Lin Han 422Reads8.3Score117Shelves
33. 33 我 I'm a Punk, but the Girl I Kidnapped Is Trouble 我烂仔，绑的姑娘不对劲 Come See the Moon来看月Historical1.1M WordsOngoing (Ancient-Era Underworld + Everyday Life + Sweet 1v1 Romance + Lighthearted + Contrast + Farming + Business Management + Conquering the Realm) I accidentally kidnapped a girl beautiful enough to bring ruin to a kingdom. She blinked her innocent doe eyes at me and asked, “Are you after ransom, or did you kidnap me because you fancy me?” Before I could react, she sighed. “I suppose just taking my money is fine too.” I realized something was off and tried to make a run for it. She patted down he 68.6kReads8.6Score8.5kShelves

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    Set in an alternate Ming Dynasty, this story follows a rogue's rise to power, featuring court intrigue and power struggles.

34. 34 布 The Commoner's Rise: I'll Cleave This Chaotic World in Two 布衣崛起：我要一刀劈开这乱世 Long Live the Fox Demon狐妖万万岁Historical115k WordsOngoing Alternate history | Strife for supremacy | Factional rivalries | Power struggles | Intelligent characters | Decisive and ruthless | No System Shen Yan crawled out of a pile of corpses and stepped into this filthy age of chaos, where human lives were worth less than grass. Family and friendship? Trust or betrayal? Countless fates became intertwined beneath the dark refrain of this age, painting the world in shades of gloom. And so “If this world is dark and lawless, then I’ll cleave the night 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Alternate History | Chaotic Era of Hegemony | Factional Game | Power Struggle | High IQ | Decisive and Ruthless | No System: From the martial world to the imperial court, a commoner gradually rises to become the ruler of the world.

35. 35 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 15.7kReads8.2Score942Shelves

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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 story. Please enjoy! [Kissing emoji]

36. 36 戍 I Guarded the Frontier for Eight Years, and Now the Emperor Begs Me to Take the Throne 戍边八年，皇帝求我登基 Ten Thousand Bones of Dust尘万骨Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Zhao Ding transmigrates into the Great Qian dynasty and becomes Prince Yan, charged with guarding its borders. He has no grand ambitions. He doesn’t want to conquer the world or become emperor, afraid he’d die too soon. All he wants is to live freely on his fief as its little king. He walks his dogs, tends his flowers, flirts with his maids, and puts together some repeating crossbows and cannons to protect himself. He sends letters to the court complaining about how poor he is while developing h 1kReads8.2Score230Shelves
37. 37 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 57.6kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves

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    喜欢看架空历史文的可以来，都是我看过的非常不错的，剧情非常爽，思路清晰，不无脑，喜欢的可以来

38. 38 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 63.9kReads9.3Score7.6kShelves
39. 39 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 [A short drama of the same name is now streaming on Hongguo. Dear readers, feel free to enjoy it.] After transmigrating into the despised young duke of the Zhenguo Manor, he planned to make a little money, stay out of trouble, and live a carefree life. But everything changed after he got engaged. The emperor wanted him to inherit the throne, and the chancellor's daughter refused to marry anyone else. Tibet wanted his head, and the Liao wanted him dead and buried. But Ye Xinghun only wanted to qu 14.6kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves
40. 40 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... 19kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves
41. 41 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 36.4kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves
42. 42 我 My Proud and Talented Lady of the Marquis’s Manor 我的侯府傲娇才娘子 When Bai Ze Arrives白泽来时Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Also known as: “I Just Transmigrated and Picked Up a Proud Marquis Household Heiress” and “One Female Lead” Food gives life continuity. Music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and song give it charm. A little wealth, fame, and success give it grandeur. Gu Zhengyan transmigrated and unexpectedly won first place in a poetry competition. He even married a young lady from a marquis’s household, only for the furious marquis to throw them both out. Gu Zhengyan took his wife back to his impoverish 31.6kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves
43. 43 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 17.2kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves
44. 44 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 33.7kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves
45. 45 大 The Great Chu's Number One Live-In Son-in-Law 大楚第一赘婿 Drunk from a Flick of the Finger弹指一壶醉Historical3.5M WordsCompleted The God of War Xiao Tianluo transmigrates into another world, only to be drugged and forcefully claimed by the eldest daughter of the Xuanwu Marquis’s household, becoming a live-in son-in-law against his will! The family is in decline? He uses modern knowledge to ensure the household never again suffers from a shortage of heirs. No one to carry on the family line? He helps the eldest daughter give birth to triplets, a perfect mix of sons and daughters. A prince has been left to wander? He takes 11.4kReads8.3Score1.2kShelves

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    Ancient fantasy novels. In the first book, the protagonist transmigrates to become a failed exam candidate, but marries an ordinary girl (a princess) on the same day. In the second book, he becomes a guard in a marquis's mansion, but inexplicably wakes up in the young lady's bed (which the young lady deliberately arranged [laughing and crying emoji]).

46. 46 史 The Strongest Crown Prince in History 史上最强太子爷 Chu River, Han Border楚河汉界Historical3.1M WordsCompleted One moment, he's transmigrated and become the Crown Prince! Corrupt ministers stir up trouble, his siblings turn against one another, and powerful enemies close in from every side. Every step is fraught with danger! Facing such peril, Liang Xiu has only this to say: “This land is magnificent beyond words, and only I can show it the way!” 3.7kReads8.6Score343Shelves

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    With high IQ, leading the nation with modern wisdom

47. 47 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 26.6kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves

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    Historical fiction + alternate history + farming + hunting + power struggles – this book is worth reading! A noblewoman becomes a political sacrifice, assigned by the court to a poor hunter family to pay taxes. Faced with their impoverished circumstances, she opens a school to teach children, while the hunters relentlessly venture into the mountains to hunt nuts, ferrets, and even snow leopards to protect their prey. The two face harassment from the villagers, building a home amidst wind and snow. It's lighthearted, heartwarming, and realistically portrays everyday life! The very first chapter will immediately grab your attention! It's not about a reborn villain; the male and female leads have strong moral values! Very slice-of-life and heartwarming! High quality, no system!

48. 48 这EN This Great Wei Could Also Bear the Xiahou Name 这大魏，亦可姓夏侯 Han Xiaochun Steals Ribbonfish韩小春偷带鱼Historical1.8M WordsCompleted In the late Three Kingdoms period, the realm is divided among three powers. The Wei imperial clan is dwindling, while the great families watch hungrily from the sidelines. Xiahou Xian is reborn as Cao Cao's grandson. As a third-generation official of Wei, he will never let the Sima clan seize the imperial throne in this life. Sima Yi: Even if I wanted to seize power, where are my trusted followers? And where are my sons? Sima Shi: Father, when will I be able to enter government service? Sima 16.7kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    Very beautiful

49. 49 大 The Song Dynasty's Greatest Warrior 大宋第一武夫 Peppa, Rosy-Cheeked佩奇粉嘟嘟Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Di Qing, the great general of the Song dynasty: What fearsome might he showed on the battlefield! What glorious deeds he accomplished! Yet he lived in constant terror, unable to find peace, and died in fear! The Song dynasty's troubles are close at hand. Someone has to turn the tables! Di Yong has arrived to change everything! Ouyang Xiu, Bao Zheng, Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Zeng Gong, Su Shi, Su Zhe... This is the flourishing age of the Song. Ride down the Tanguts, crush the Khitan, subdue the Ju 14.9kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    I listened to it for the third time today.

50. 50 我 I Only Want to Be a Eunuch, but You Insist I Become Emperor 我只想做太监，你们非要我当皇帝 Wen Tianyu问天羽Historical862k WordsCompleted [Alternate History + No System + Political Intrigue + Contest for Supremacy] Enter the palace and compete to please the princesses and consorts? With Great Zhou in turmoil, plot your way through court politics and improve life for the people? With the Four Barbarians eyeing the realm hungrily, ride into battle, conquer vast lands, and unite the Nine Provinces? Ning An had gotten ahead of himself. Right now, he was being held down in the castration room, watching helplessly as a sharp knife came 1.4kReads8.7Score133Shelves

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    Absolutely beautiful! If you don't, hit me!

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