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

1. 851 三 Three Kingdoms: He Jin Offers Me to Empress Dowager He from the Start 三国：开局被何进献给何太后 Pudding Mantou布丁馒头Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Empress Dowager He, Lady Yin, Wu Xian, the five beauties of the Zhen family, Lady Zhang, Fan Yufeng, Gongsun Baoyue, Ma Yunlu, Lü Lingqi, Mi Zhen, Lady Huan, Cao Yuan, Cai Yan, Lady Cai, Huang Yueying, Fu Shou, Liu Mu, Liu Hua, Lady Tang, Lady Wu, Dong Bai... 10.8kReads8.2Score1.1kShelves
2. 852 青 The Green-Robed Reformer 青袍革新志 Ou Ji欧几Historical632k WordsCompleted Lin Yu, an elite at a state-owned enterprise, transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking official in the Great Shun dynasty, only to find himself caught up in a crisis that could topple the dynasty. The court is vigorously pushing its national policy of “replacing rice paddies with mulberry fields.” But what should have been a policy benefiting both the country and its people has, in the hands of greedy local officials, become a cruel means of squeezing the people dry. Public resentment is boi 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   🔥🔥 [Highly recommended for a stunning and high-quality historical fiction novel with political intrigue]🍀🍀🍀The story setting is so captivating, and there are even reforms later on. The plot doesn't feel simplistic, the protagonist's intelligence is consistently high, and there are no problematic elements to watch.

3. 853 大 Plum Blossoms Bloom Brightly Across the Ming Empire 大明天下梅花艳艳开 Sanxiang Daishui三湘带水Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Wuxia + history + imperial court + bloodshed + political intrigue + multiple female leads + not a harem + not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy. Plum Blossom Manor, the guardians of a village in Huaxia. Nixiào, the ninety-ninth-generation young manor lord, secretly leaves the manor at fourteen, only to encounter an unknown force plotting against the Great Ming... 517Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Historical martial arts, fantasy, ancient style, non-systematic.

4. 854 铁 The Iron-Blooded Qin: The Eternal Emperor Conquers the World 铁血大秦，千古一帝，征服世界 Mo Fengyyy墨风yyyHistorical134k WordsOngoing Alternate history + politics + farming + technological advancement + economics + conquest + colonization + three thousand beauties This novel is also titled The Great Qin: My Industrial Revolution. Overnight, Lin Yi transmigrates and becomes the founding emperor of Great Qin, waking to a nightmare from the start. Behind him are the starving people of the north, corpses littering the land. Before him stand centuries-old aristocratic clans entrenched in Jiangnan, with money and grain at their comm —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This historical fiction novel is quite good. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of the King of Qin, and goes on a rampage, building all sorts of technologies and making various modifications.

5. 855 黑 The Black Dragon Roars, the Ink Dragon Sings, and the Halberds Ring as One 黑龙啸，墨龙吟，长戟齐鸣 Qi Yang琪洋Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Also known as The General. [War god] + [national warfare] + [political intrigue] + [fictional setting] + [military commanders] His father died on the battlefield when he was young. His mother passed away when he was a child. An orphan, he was fortunate to be raised with help from his uncle and aunt in the same village. Unwilling to accept the fate laid out for him, he joined the army in his early teens. A boy from a mountain village ultimately rises step by step to become a dynasty's general, gr 3.3kReads8.7Score214Shelves

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   No system! No time travel! Single female lead! The battlefield journey of a country boy! No exaggeration!

6. 856 三 The Rise of a Foot Soldier in the Three Kingdoms 三国之从小兵崛起 Shengjiu升玖Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Multiple Heroines] [No System]+ [Not Brain-Dead]+ [Clear Logic] Marrying Cai Wenji from the start and saving Empress He Liu Pan transmigrates to the end of the Han Dynasty, just as the Yellow Turban Rebellion erupts. He becomes a lowly soldier in the midst of a fierce battle. He has no control over whether he lives or dies, but fortunately, he has a brother named Xu Chu, and he ultimately survives. With Xu Chu's help, he secures the means to rise through the ranks. From then on, he uses mem 1.3kReads6.9Score100Shelves

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   Without a system, he rises step by step from a common soldier to an emperor.

7. 857 大 Great Tang: I’d Just Transmigrated When Li Shimin Confiscated My Home 大唐：刚穿越就被李世民抄家 Red Donglin红色东林Historical150k WordsOngoing [No System + Farming + Alternate History + Multiple Heroines + Political Intrigue + Conquest] Li Yixie’s soul unexpectedly transmigrates into the Tang dynasty, where he becomes the son of Li Junxian. Sent to serve in the army on the northern frontier, he battles heaven and earth. He trains elite troops and wipes out bandits, becoming a wealthy magnate of the steppe. He cooks delicious food and creates entertainment, becoming a literary giant in Chang’an. He creates a god on the steppe, seizes re 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   No major alterations, it follows the entire timeline perfectly, a logical and intellectually stimulating text.

8. 858 京 A Strategy for the Capital: Securing the Realm 京华策：昭定河山 Liuchuan Xiaodan流川小旦Historical707k WordsCompleted The score has just been posted and will go up. Read with confidence! I'll put even more care into crafting an even better story from here on! [The female Yama who crawled out of a mountain of corpses in a slave camp will bring down the Nine Heavens] (Tags: Alternate History / No System / Hard-Core Political Intrigue / Epic War / Passionate Female Lead) The day Lin Zhao crawled out of the rotting corpses in the slave camp, she trusted only the blade and spear in her hands. She fought her way th 5Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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   Historical fiction, alternate history, no systematic narrative.

9. 859 大 The Strongest Imperial Grandson of the Tang Dynasty 大唐之最强皇太孙 Brother Bao宝哥Historical4.9M WordsCompleted [System] + [Political Schemes] + [Power Struggles] + [Naval Warfare] + [Mass Recruitment] + [Colonialism] Li Xiang transmigrated, becoming the most powerful third-generation official in the Tang Dynasty. His grandfather was the reigning emperor, Li Shimin, and his father was Crown Prince Li Chengqian. The Tang was powerful during the Zhenguan era, but Li Xiang didn't think it was powerful enough. With the System at his side, Li Xiang, whose ambition was to rule the world, personally led hundreds 6.7kReads8.7Score851Shelves

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   🌱🌱The first book features a protagonist who transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty under the reign of Emperor Chongzhen. He has only seven days left before he hangs from a crooked tree. The story begins with a cataclysmic event, and the protagonist faces both internal and external troubles. There are rebels causing chaos within the country, and natural disasters are constantly occurring outside. He fights against treacherous officials and eliminates internal threats. He originally wanted to give the Ming Dynasty a chance to survive a little longer, but in the end, the protagonist recreates the Ming Dynasty and creates a brand new Ming Dynasty.

10. 860 明 Late Ming Chongzhen: I Deserve the Temple Name Shengzu 明末崇祯，朕当得起圣祖庙号 Ten Thousand Leaning Bamboo Stalks韧竹万杆斜Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Zhu Bao'an is reborn. He never expected to become the Chongzhen Emperor. He's doomed now. Fortunately, it's the first year of the Chongzhen reign, so there's still hope. Watch him rebuild the Embroidered Uniform Guard and Eastern Depot, killing not a single loyal minister and sparing not one treacherous official. He takes charge of the economy, politics, and military, and makes sure all three are strong. Hong Taiji: "That brat Zhu Youjian fights dirty, always going for my kidneys. And now he has 979Reads7.2Score105Shelves

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    The new Chongzhen Emperor, holding Liu Rushi, easily defeated the Later Jin and the bandits.

11. 861 逆 Defying Fate as Wei Wu: Becoming a God of War at Jieting 逆命魏武：从街亭开始当战神 Liuchuan Xiaodan流川小旦Historical241k WordsCompleted Reborn as Wei Yan, he is branded a traitor from the start! Autumn of the sixth year of Jianxing. The disastrous defeat at Jieting has just happened, and the smoke of battle still hangs in the air. A modern soul opens his eyes to find himself in the body of Wei Yan, a mighty general of the Three Kingdoms! In his hand is a rusty ring-pommeled saber, and behind him stand thirty-seven battered soldiers. Zhuge Liang’s suspicious gaze feels like a thorn in his back, while Yang Yi’s poisonous schemes a 21Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 862 浴 Bloodbath in Jiangshan: The Nine Dragons’ Heir 浴血江山九龙嫡 White-Haired Foolish Old Man白头愚翁Historical3.7M WordsCompleted Your transmigration isn't quite like mine. In this small world, life is vast. Up, up to court we go. An old era, new ideas, uncovering the mysteries of the writing desk. Eating, drinking, wenching, gambling, chess, music, calligraphy, and painting: we're good at them all. Scheming in the shadows or in the open, you and I are not the same. Inside and outside the palace, one careless moment could cost you your life. Arriving at the palace, the emperor and empress both look displeased. When things 966Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    This book lacks a systematic structure; those who prefer lighthearted or easy reads should avoid it. This is the best historical fiction, political intrigue, succession struggle, and officialdom novel I've ever read. It's a bit mind-bending, a slow-burn story that gets better as you read on.

13. 863 开 From the Start, I’m Transmigrated as Lao Ai and Given to Empress Dowager Zhao Ji 开局穿成嫪毐，被送给秦太后赵姬 Leaning on the Tower, Listening to the Wind倚楼听凨Historical349k WordsOngoing [A ruthless modern man transmigrates into Lao Ai and is sent straight to Zhao Ji's bedchamber from the start!] He opens his eyes and is already on the brink of death? He uses modern knowledge to train the army, management skills to reform the harem, and turns Zhao Ji into an ally in bed, all while standing up to Lü Buwei at court! Watch history's wildest male favorite conquer the realm from the bedchamber, clawing his way out of a dead end and to the pinnacle of power. That fate of being torn ap 106Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I bet you won't be tempted.

14. 864 新 Tales of New Korlan 新科兰记事 Little Bookworm书虫小小Historical755k WordsCompleted Before the 2008 Olympics, several employees of a small computer company travel to Hainan for their annual meeting. While riding a speedboat, they discover an uninhabited island and end up transmigrating to a world much like ancient Huaxia. There, they build factories, conduct research, raise an army, and fight foreign tribes. After keeping a low profile and steadily growing their strength, they finally succeed. Four people transmigrate together. There are no overpowered golden fingers, and the 41Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Southern Song Dynasty, cutting-edge technology, hardcore time travel, five-system group time travel

15. 865 大 The Great Zhao Dynasty’s Number One Traitor 大昭第一逆臣 Mo Siran陌思然Historical1.9M WordsOngoing A low-level employee at a modern company transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar from a remote frontier town. He had planned to scrape by on the imperial examinations and land a secure government post, but discovers that the dynasty is rotten to the core: factional infighting at court, unpaid frontier troops, powerful warlords, malicious rumors that mislead the people, and great clans that prey on the weak. So he starts with an essay on statecraft, then enters government, amasses wealth, t 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The opening is filled with the hardships of daily life: a leaky thatched hut, half a bushel of stale rice, and thin porridge made with wild vegetables every day. The younger sister saves on food, and the mother stays up all night washing clothes to support the family. The protagonist carries debts and fights against unscrupulous grain merchants while protecting his parents and younger sister. The warmth is restrained and not pretentious, the suffering is realistically portrayed, the process of overcoming adversity is gradual, and the exciting moments are not abrupt.

16. 866 寒 Rise of a Commoner: From Constable to Emperor 寒门崛起：从捕快到黄袍加身 I'm a Sloth我一只树懒Historical153k WordsOngoing From a boy who lost his father’s protection, to the chief constable in charge of a county’s security, and then to a warlord commanding the border troops, civil officials call him a traitorous rebel, while soldiers hail him as a second father. The sharpest blade in this chaotic age will one day cleave through the throne room of the imperial palace. “Your Majesty, it’s time to give up the throne.” 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An alternate history, without a system, where power is earned through bloodshed.

17. 867 梦 Awake from Dreams, Begin a New Era 梦醒开世 Shi Zhimei石之嵋Historical263k WordsCompleted An outstanding special forces soldier who graduated from a military academy falls off a cliff during a mission and transmigrates to a parallel world. Leaving behind the hardships and constraints of his previous life, he decides to let loose, shake up the world, and live a vibrant life that will dazzle this era… 13.1kReads9.1Score950Shelves

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    I recommend this book. The beginning is relatively straightforward, but as the protagonist gradually becomes clear about his goals, the conflicts become more intense. It's fast-paced and the plot is tightly developed, making for a light and enjoyable reading experience overall.

18. 868 天 The Heavenly Book: The Imperial Star Descends to the Mortal World, One Sword Proves the Dao 天书：帝星化凡，一剑证道 Master Wuwei Chen Zhifei无为子陈知非Eastern Fantasy723k WordsOngoing [A golden-scaled dragon is no pond-dweller. Soon, the Heavenly Book will descend from the ninth heaven!] What would happen if Dugu Qiubai lived for a thousand years? A Heavenly Book spans a thousand years of China’s history, bringing him into contact with humans, demons, immortals, and Buddhas. (A historical cultivation novel about immortality, featuring Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist ideas that may be difficult for most readers. Not a wish-fulfillment story; slow burn, so read with care.) [Imm 282Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Dreaming Back to the Song Dynasty [Admiration][Sending Heart][Exploring][Cool] Featuring The Condor Heroes, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, the Xuan Tie Sword, Huang Shang's Nine Yin Manual, Dugu Swordplay, Zhou Tong, Yue Fei, Wu Song, Water Margin, the Ziwei Emperor Star undergoing 64 tribulations, transforming into a mortal to attain enlightenment, mastering the art of slaying dragons, and proving his Dao to the world… The 64 tribulations of the Ziwei Star, the path of cultivation through tribulations, Dreaming Back to the Song Dynasty: My romantic escapades in the Northern Song Dynasty: Starting with the Ziwei Star descending to earth, transforming into a mortal in the Northern Song Dynasty, becoming the Sword Demon Dugu, [encountering the Condor Heroes], [slaying the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils], a story of a mortal cultivating immortality: Alternate history: Encountering various famous historical figures, exploring the origins of historical events, various historical stories and legends, ancient poems and songs. The Purple Star Emperor, descended to earth in the Northern Song Dynasty: Featuring the Condor Heroes, the Heavenly Dragon, the Nameless Sword, the Purple Soft Sword, the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword, Huang Shang's Nine Yin Manual, the Dugu Swordplay, Zhou Tong, Yue Fei, Wu Song, Water Margin, ascension to earth, the art of slaying dragons, proving one's Dao in the world… It includes martial arts, fantasy, history, and fictional cultivation: Fanfiction featuring characters never appearing in martial arts novels, witnessing the Sword Demon Dugu's quest to defeat the world of martial arts. See how the Sword Demon Dugu cultivates his literary skills, the Great Dao of swordsmanship… A philosophical work encompassing traditional Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist cultures…

19. 869 我 My Grandfather Is the First Emperor. You Think I Owe You an Explanation? 我爷爷始皇帝，你跟我讲道理？ Just Pay Me给钱就行Historical1.1M WordsCompleted What do you do when you have just transmigrated into Fusu's eldest son and hear your own father courting death? Ying Ye says, “Why bother reasoning when you can go berserk? I'll talk back to Heaven, Earth, and everything in between. My grandfather is the First Emperor. You think I'm going to reason with you?” Chunyu Yue: “This boy is savage, like Jie and Zhou!” The nobles of the Six Kingdoms: “He's even more tyrannical than that despot! The most tyrannical ruler in history!” Ying Zheng just smil 10.3kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves
20. 870 逍 Carefree Adventures in Great Zhou 逍遥闯大周 Carefree Yongle逍遥永乐Historical204k WordsOngoing Alternate history + Multiple heroines + Passionate warfare + Humor After a painful breakup, Qin Yufeng, a master's graduate from Nanjing University, accidentally fell into a river. Along with Su Yuran, a master's graduate from Tokyo University, he transmigrated to the Great Zhou and became a carefree young attendant in the Song household. In the end, he went from “a farm boy at dawn” to “a courtier in the emperor's hall by dusk”... “Once you've seen the vast ocean, no other water will do. Once y 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I am invincible below the immortals! [Flying kiss]

21. 871 袍 Under One Banner, We Stand Shoulder to Shoulder and Build the Tang Dynasty 袍泽之下，并肩开唐 Adorable Little One of the Vast Sea瀚海小可爱Ancient Romance909k WordsOngoing [Lighthearted daily life + no System + battlefield strategy and politics + expanding the realm + woman disguised as a man] [No romance] [Volumes 1–3: Founding the Tang dynasty, war, history, and Li Er are the main focus. The female lead grows as a character and is more of a participant. Not a wish-fulfillment story!] -Recommended for readers who enjoy Sui and Tang history. There are some tearjerkers. [Volume 3 onward: The Zhenguan era, with a focus on development and court politics. The female l 1.7kReads8.9Score169Shelves

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    A treasure of a new book – a collection of Sui and Tang dynasty stories. The historical events are realistic and vivid, creating a sense of immersion, and it's also very humorous and funny. Highly recommended!

22. 872 相 My Lord, Please Take This Challenge 相公请接招 Lucky Treasure福宝Ancient Romance156k WordsCompleted Ruyu didn’t know where she came from, and she had never harbored any lofty ambitions. Her favorite thing to do was use her invisibility skill after nightfall to eavesdrop on other people. Wang Erlang had been made to kneel by his wife again; Madam Zhou had actually starved herself unconscious in an attempt to lose weight… Ruyu had so much gossip to share, but no one to share it with. She felt lonely. That is, until she became friends with Shao Jiyan. He taught her to read and write, and kept 1.6kReads9.4Score197Shelves
23. 873 极 The Peerless, Unrestrained Mad Emperor 极品逍遥狂帝 The Little Girl Who Sells Newspapers卖报小姑娘Historical1.2M WordsCompleted "Passionate," "beauties," "pure wish fulfillment" Li Qian, a generation-spanning overlord, transmigrates to the Great Wei and ascends the throne as emperor. He raises his blade to slay treacherous ministers and rides a worn-out horse to conquer the realm. In the end, he stands above all imperial power, looking down upon the masses. "That's right. I intend to wipe out every petty villain, seize all power under heaven, and get drunk in the arms of beautiful women!" 344Reads6.4Score—Shelves
24. 874 寒 Journey of the Cold Blade: From Refugee to Ruler of the Realm 寒锋行：从流民到摄山河 A Wildly Imaginative Brain胡思乱想的大脑Historical288k WordsOngoing A hidden heir lurks in the refugee camps, while the Nine Cauldrons fracture the land and set the beacon fires alight. Xiao Yu, a lowborn refugee struggling to survive in a border camp in the state of Yan, has no idea that his blood carries the loyalty and grievance of a renowned general from the former dynasty. A forced conscription sweeps him into the meat grinder known as the Battle of Canglang Plains. Amid mountains of corpses and rivers of blood, his innate “Eye of Insight” lets him spot a g —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In a chaotic, fictional world, heroes emerge; refugees wield cold blades, seeking revenge to restore order to the land.

25. 875 戍 Eight Years Guarding the Frontier, I Taught the Empress to Be a Corrupt Official 戍边八年，我教女帝做贪官 Rain Girl No Melon雨女无瓜Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Bai Yu transmigrates to the Great Xia Dynasty. The son of the General Who Guards the North, he thinks he can live a carefree, happy life, only for his father to suddenly die in battle... At just thirteen, Bai Yu becomes the most coveted figure at court. Everyone wants to pull him into their schemes and seize military power. Sensing danger, Bai Yu turns around and flees to the desolate Northern Frontier, determined to turn it into a paradise on earth. By chance, the empress makes a tour of the No 210Reads7.1Score—Shelves
26. 876 大 The Han Dynasty's First Marquis 大汉第一侯爷 Boss Cao of Jian'an建安曹总Historical680k WordsCompleted Champion of the cavalry, charging forth with unmatched valor; six campaigns sweeping across the land, swift as lightning and thunder. He watered his horses in the vast sea, raised a mound on Mount Langjuxu, set the western boundary at the Yellow River, and established commanderies at the Qilian Mountains., Ban Gu My uncle is the great general Wei Qing. My uncle by marriage is Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che. My aunt is Empress Wei Zifu. My cousin is Crown Prince Liu Ju. My younger brother is Huo Gua 220Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "That Huo Qubing! Did I grant you permission to die?" Amidst the courtiers' prostrations and weeping, the Emperor staggered to the coffin. As his fingernails dug into the cracks of the coffin lid, he suddenly recalled the words of the young general after the great victory in Hexi in the fourth year of the Yuanshou era: "With the Xiongnu not yet destroyed, how can I have a home!" At that time, he had laughed and scolded the madman, but the boy had struck the golden pillar with his riding whip and asked, "Your Majesty, would you dare to make a bet with me?" "What bet?" Liu Che roared at the coffin, as if the man could still rise from the coffin and argue with him, "I bet you will outlive me? You faithless scoundrel!" Prime Minister Zhuang Qingzhai hurriedly came to support him: "Your Majesty, please accept my condolences, the Marquis of Champion's soul has returned to the heavens..."

27. 877 吾 I Am the Son of a Prestigious Clan 吾乃世家子 Heavenly Heart Is One天心不二Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Pay attention, everyone!! This is not a feel-good power fantasy! But it is definitely lighthearted! An unconventional succession to the Tang throne + cheerful day-to-day developments + revelations about the protagonist's background + choices in the face of the tide of history + shifting loyalties + examinations of human nature (by putting other people on trial). This is a story that uses a modern perspective to peer into an alternate version of history, and follows a member of a millennium-old a 63Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    This is probably the Tang Dynasty novel without a system; it's really good.

28. 878 乱 A Hero in Troubled Times: The King Who Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with the Emperor 乱世枭雄之一字并肩王 Chen Yuanwai陈员外Historical76k WordsCompleted In a turbulent age, only power determines who lives and who dies. Chu Ran rose from bandit to high-ranking court official, every step upward taken over a trail of corpses. He put down internal rebellions, reclaimed lost territory, and introduced new policies, making Great Xia wealthy and strong. He was granted the title “Prince Equal to the Emperor,” his power towering over all under heaven! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Amidst rampant plague and endless war, Chu Ran rose from a lowly bandit to a powerful minister, only to lose power and be completely ruined! He wielded power with cunning: assisting the emperor, rectifying the government, and reclaiming lost territories, ultimately becoming a peerless king and effectively ruling over the emperor. The rise of a ruthless hero is fraught with peril!

29. 879 不 Wait, You Really Think I’m a Soft Touch, Young Lord? 不是，你真当我软世子啊？ Chang Gong Isn't Very Tall长恭不太高Eastern Fantasy354k WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines] [Alternate world] [No System] [Maxed-out talent] I’m the heir to the Prince of Ning, for heaven’s sake. So what if I’m a little handsome and a little good at fighting? Why are all the young ladies scrambling to marry me? The bride chosen for me: the daughter of a prince from a different surname? The two girls who grew up in my home? The princess who’s been like an “older sister” to me? The rebel’s two foolish master-and-disciple companions? What? Even my own master seems to h 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There's no system involved; the protagonist is designed to be quite powerful in combat. [Thinking]

30. 880 重 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novel perfect for reading in one sitting: A young man from the martial arts world ventures into officialdom.

31. 881 神 The Charlatan Prince Consort Stirs Up Trouble in the Inner Palace 神棍驸马，搅动六宫不安宁 Master of the Dragontail Studio曳尾斋主Historical105k WordsOngoing [A gourmet read] + [No System] + [Cao Cao's sort] + [Competing for the realm] He is the greatest talent under heaven, the most handsome man in the land, and the newly crowned top scholar of the imperial court. Sadly, while parading through the streets on horseback, he was killed by a durian hurled at him. That also made him the first top scholar ever killed by a durian. The little swindler Gu Feng transmigrates into this world and takes over his identity. With a face so handsome it looks as if H —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new book or an old book, you can choose whichever you like; there's no system for it.

32. 882 朕 With Twenty More Years to Live, I Leave Liu Bang and Xiang Yu Stunned 朕多活二十年，刘邦项羽麻了 Yangcheng Horizon阳城的地平线Historical521k WordsCompleted He was the greatest emperor of all time, and the greatest regret in Qin's history. He united the Six States, but could not preserve the Qin dynasty. He swept across the realm, yet lost to time. After his death at the Sand Dunes, Zhao Gao seized power, Hu Hai brought the nation to ruin, Fusu took his own life, and Meng Tian was executed. In just three short years, Qin collapsed. But what if Qin Shi Huang had not died? What if he had awakened that night at the Sand Dunes and witnessed Zhao Gao and 1.1kReads—Score126Shelves

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    Hu Hai was completely misled by Zhao Gao. After the incident, he could only make excuses and beg for mercy. Ying Zheng saw through his son's incompetence and lack of ability to govern the country. He issued an edict to abolish all of Hu Hai's inheritance rights, moved him to a separate palace in Yongdi and placed him under house arrest, cutting off all his contact with the court and the royal family, and completely eliminating any possibility of him touching power.

33. 883 穿 Transmigrating to Great Qian as a Prince 穿越大乾当王爷 Wang Dongdong, a Late Bloomer大器晚成的王冬冬Historical627k WordsCompleted A worthless man from the twenty-first century transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty and tries his best to keep his head down. Instead, he is first made the Great Qian’s first non-imperial prince. Afraid the emperor will grow suspicious, he tries even harder to stay under the radar, only to gradually become the Great Qian’s richest man, the first prince to serve as a grand secretary in its Grand Secretariat, a pillar protecting the realm, and a minister entrusted with the emperor’s heir. He say 125Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Using this space, I'd like to recommend a novel by a new author. It's a well-developed alternate history novel with a realistic storyline, no system, tear-jerking moments, no broken engagement, some farming elements, and a simple, straightforward plot.

34. 884 我 My Family’s Clinic Connects to Ancient Times, and Zhu Biao Comes Seeking Treatment 我家医馆通古代，朱标上门求医 Scholar Who Wins a Marquisate封侯书生Historical815k WordsCompleted [Transmigration across worlds + slow pace + saving historical figures + a System with no presence whatsoever] Li Zhongfu transmigrated along with his family clinic to the depths of the Qinling Mountains. Before he could figure out what was going on, Zhu Biao, the most cautious crown prince in history, came knocking. As it turned out, the clinic's doors connected to countless other doors. People from thousands of miles away, even from other worlds, could seek treatment at the clinic by passing th 6kReads8.2Score317Shelves

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    🎈The male protagonist saves Empress Ma and Zhu Biao. The protagonist's medical clinic travels to the Qinling Mountains, connecting various dynasties. There's also a meeting between Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di, where Zhu Yuanzhang beats Zhu Di with a shoe.

35. 885 风 The Winds of Han's Rise 风起汉兴 Yu Ru Yu Cheng与汝于成Historical509k WordsOngoing Amid the ruins of a chaotic age, culture becomes the sword and conviction the shield, rekindling the light of Han dynastic legitimacy. Set between the final years of the Eastern Jin dynasty and the early years of the Liu Song dynasty, the story uses numerous real historical events as its framework, with the protagonist's involvement setting off a butterfly effect. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From the Eastern Jin Dynasty to the early Southern Song Dynasty, the story of preserving cultural heritage and reviving the Han Dynasty amidst chaos is a must-read for fans of historical time-travel novels. It features both political intrigue and cultural transmission, and is written with solid prose.

36. 886 双 Shadow of Two Souls: From the Start, I Perform Open-Chest Surgery on the Yongle Emperor 双魂暗影：开局给永乐做开胸 Didi Doudou地地豆豆Eastern Fantasy208k WordsOngoing On a freezing night in the twenty-second year of the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty, at Yumu River, a poisoned dagger pierced Zhu Di’s chest inside the imperial tent where his life hung by a thread. The assassin was his sharpest hound, the Black Eagle Thousand-Household Commander, Zhu Xuanying! Yet at the instant the emperor’s scorching blood splashed across his face, the soul occupying that cold body belonged to Zhou Chuxin, a surgeon from the modern age. There was no time for fear. A lethal th —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Time travel to assassinate the emperor, change history, power struggles, fantasy.

37. 887 明 A Ming Dynasty Soldier Rises to Power 明末小兵崛起 Lao Niu Jun老牛俊Historical4.8M WordsCompleted “What? Liu Boyuan has taken another Tartar head!” Li Yao, the Thousand-Man Commander of Weiwu Fort, exclaimed in astonishment. Chen Qiyu, the Governor of Yansui: “Thousand-Man Commander Liu, I hope you’ll lend us your full support in this campaign against the rebels!” The Qing army has entered the pass. “Quick, summon the Duke Who Guards the Nation to the capital to defend the emperor!” Chongzhen cried from his throne. 11.5kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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    It vividly portrays the exhilarating battles on ancient battlefields and the tragic lives of ordinary people at the end of the Ming Dynasty!

38. 888 青 The Brothel’s Young Lord 青楼世子 Fish Drinking Niuer喝牛二的鱼Historical610k WordsOngoing Transmigrated to another world as a baby. Just days after being born, I saw my vicious stepmother poison my birth mother to death, then I was sent to the imperial palace. There, I ran into the Sixth Emperor. He poisoned me and kept me on the brink of death, testing me from time to time. As a hostage, all I could do was visit brothels, admire the beauties, and sleep with them. Unexpectedly, the Sixth Emperor arranged a wife for me and even sent me home. At home, besides my vicious stepmother, the 5Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    An ordinary transmigrator, without a system, transmigrates normally; it's not a mindless, enjoyable experience, but rather a gradual development process.

39. 889 千 A Millennium-Old Fate: Returning to the Western Han to Become Emperor 千年之缘回到西汉做皇帝 By the Reversed River倒流河畔Historical418k WordsOngoing A middle-aged sales veteran, riding high on success, suffers a sudden tragedy while moving into his new home. Heaven takes pity on him and gives him a chance at a new life. Who could have guessed his soul would travel back a thousand years, to possess the body of a young emperor? The Western Han is in its turbulent final years. Prophecies abound, the realm teeters on the brink, and Wang Mang seizes power and wreaks havoc while the Xiongnu wait like hungry wolves. The Green Forest rebels, the Red 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis: A middle-aged office worker unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Liu Kan, the last emperor of the Western Han Dynasty. Wang Mang, Emperor Gengshi, and the Xiongnu—three mountains weighing on his head. Watch how the protagonist turns his fate around. No system, no cheat codes. The main characters and story background are based on historical records. Even a gatekeeper and a pancake seller are names that appear in the *Book of Han*. Character traits: Calm and collected, loyal and righteous, chivalrous yet somewhat shameless.

40. 890 大 The Song Empire? My Ancestors Gave It Away! 大宋江山？我家祖上让的！ Ten Little Blessings十小福Historical139k WordsOngoing After being killed by a truck, surgeon Zhou Ning is unexpectedly reborn into the imperial clan of the Later Zhou. He is both stupid and blind, and his father is bedridden with a chronic illness. From the start, he’s playing on hell mode. The one thing that cheers him up is that Li Shishi, the top courtesan, happens to be from his village. But she wants to become his stepmother?! Even more outrageous, the village bully plans to use him as a sacrificial pawn in a petition to the emperor! Yet, thro 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A great article that relies on your intellect rather than a systematic approach!

41. 891 赘 The Scholar Son-in-Law 赘婿书生 The Mountains and Seas Are Heartless山海无情Eastern Fantasy168k WordsOngoing Lu He transmigrated to ancient times and only wanted to pass the scholar's exam, lie flat, and live like a carefree nobody. But then an unexpected "act of gratitude" came his way: two hundred mounted soldiers abducted him to the capital to become the "orphan of a fallen hero." It turned out his father had saved the Duke of Protecting the Nation's life at the cost of his own? Staring at a restroom more luxurious than his old home and servants whose salaries could buy several villages, Lu He was d —Reads—Score744Shelves

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    Alternate history, political intrigue—this one's interesting! [Heart emoji] [understood emoji] The protagonist transmigrates to ancient times hoping to coast through the imperial examinations, but ends up being kidnapped by two hundred elite cavalry and taken to the capital, becoming the orphaned son of a martyr in the Duke of Huguo's mansion. The extravagant toilet and generous salary as a way of repaying a debt of gratitude are outrageous. This world is even more bizarre: the imperial examinations can boost one's stats, Confucian scholars have night vision, and martial arts are achieved by exchanging demon blood. The young lady of the Tong family even encourages him to become the top scholar, disrupting the protagonist's carefree life. The story is novel and engaging.

42. 892 贱 The Wretched Prince 贱命皇子 The Woods Have No Trees林子没有木Historical105k WordsCompleted In this life, how many people can truly live brilliantly on their own terms? In the face of overwhelming power, we amount to very little. Perhaps that’s just how life is: even if you’re only surviving, you should at least understand why. Ask yourself why you were abandoned... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The new book doesn't have a systematic structure, but I personally think it's pretty good.

43. 893 快 Run! Wei Zheng Is Bringing His Son to Court! 快跑，魏征扛着他儿子上朝了！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Year Seven of the Zhenguan era. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and I transmigrated into Wei Shuyu. As Wei Zheng's beloved son, shouldn't I help my father with his troubles? Li Shimin secretly hiding spending money? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to take a concubine? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to lead a personal campaign? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out... In short, whatever Li Shimin does, we oppose it. That's how you earn a reput 22.7kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves

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    In this epic tale of the Tang Dynasty, a protagonist from another era stirs up waves in the imperial court. The father-son duo, Wei Zheng and his son, display their wisdom and strategy through witty banter and sharp retorts. Here, history is no longer serious, but rather filled with joy and surprises. Follow in the protagonist's footsteps and experience a unique perspective on the Tang Dynasty court. Don't wait any longer, the excitement begins now!

44. 894 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 2.7kReads9.0Score191Shelves

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    This is the only good novel I'll be waiting for tonight to update! [Facepalm] I feel like war stories are like this one. The time-traveling protagonists who become important figures are really unappealing; they have no real combat experience, no evidence, and don't understand the hardships of war or its transformative significance. It's all just wishful thinking. This is truly a masterpiece!

45. 895 东 The Eastern Beauty Goes on a Rampage in Great Britain! 东方美人她在大不列颠杀疯了！ Rou Gu Cha肉古茶Ancient Romance427k WordsOngoing [No CP + palace intrigue and power struggles + character growth] The protagonist, Fu An, is a character who grows over time. The story is set in an alternate history, so if that bothers you, this may not be for you~ Have you heard? A porcelain doll has come from the East! “You must understand, Prince Frederick, I traveled thousands of miles to this magnificent palace, not to become a canary in a gilded cage.” “My dear Miss Augusta, look. Nobody believes I was the one who attacked you. I’m not th 332Reads8.2Score104Shelves
46. 896 我 My Wife Is Always Trying to Kill Me 我家娘子总想弄死我 A Little Frozen Li一只小冻离Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “Gu Chuan, are you plotting a rebellion?!” “Your Majesty, I’ve been wronged!” “Then why are the commander of the Xuanyue Army, the White Lotus Sect’s Holy Maiden, the Shadow Guards, the Queen of Jialan, and the Daoist Sect’s itinerant cultivator all with you?!” Gu Chuan swears that all he wanted at first was to lie flat. But the longer he lay low, the more people gathered around him. He had no choice but to mount his horse and take up arms to bring peace to the land! In the first year of the Wuh 14.1kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    Set in a purely ancient ancient world, this is an alternate history story with no system or time travel elements. The plot is fast-paced and intricately woven, suitable for readers who enjoy political intrigue and martial arts tales. The emotional arc is nuanced, and the protagonist's growth is clearly defined, making it ideal for readers who appreciate character development.

47. 897 胜 Defying Heaven by Half a Move: I Am Cao Cao’s Legitimate Eldest Son 胜天半子，我才是曹操嫡长子 Xuan Xi Thirteen轩羲十三Historical574k WordsOngoing Not an invincible hero story. Respects history, with humor and gravitas side by side, and plenty of laughs and tears! Cao Yang, a history PhD from Changdu University, one of China's 985 universities, transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms for the first time and becomes Cao Cao's eldest son, Cao Ang. Though he survives the Battle of Wancheng, the butterfly effect and chaos in time and space ultimately lead to his assassination. When he wakes up a second time, he knows that academic credentials are u 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical fiction, without a system or an invincible protagonist, respecting history while blending humor and depth, with both laughs and tears! Cao Yang, a history PhD from a prestigious university in Changdu, transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms period for the first time, becoming Cao Ang, Cao Cao's eldest son. Although he escapes the Battle of Wancheng, he is ultimately assassinated due to the butterfly effect and time-space distortion. Upon awakening a second time, he realizes that academic qualifications are useless in chaotic times. Only by cultivating loyal followers, establishing authority, seizing power, assessing the situation, and navigating the complexities of the times can he embark on the path to becoming a king, seeking the mastermind behind his assassination in his previous life…

48. 898 逍 The Carefree Young Prince 逍遥小王爷 Carefree Little Daoist佛系小道长Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Fate is a mysterious thing, and life is full of twists. Keeping a low profile is my motto. If I act bold, it's because you made me do it. Actually, playing the pig to eat the tiger is what I'm best at! Li Ye thinks he's just a lazy fish, but somehow he's exactly what so many people want. Oh well, being handsome is such a hassle... 479Reads8.0Score100Shelves

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    These are all very good historical novels, and the author's writing style is excellent. There are also some fictional historical novels set in fictional worlds; you can browse them one by one.

49. 899 大 The Hidden Marquis of Great Tang's Zhenguan Era 大唐贞观隐侯 Little Apprentice of the Red Maple红枫小学徒Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Li Moyan, a miserable office worker in the modern world, is struck by lightning and killed after a night of drinking. His soul travels back to the Tang dynasty and possesses an unlucky man who happens to have the same name. Li Moyan only wants to make a little money and become a quiet country landowner. But fate has other plans. Enemies appear one after another along his path, and his mysterious identity forces him to step onto the grand stage of the prosperous Tang dynasty. Here, he brews fine 531Reads8.1Score101Shelves

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    Prince Huang of the Great Tang Dynasty

50. 900 暗 Dawn of the Dark Abyss 暗渊黎明 Xiao Lin Brews Tea小林煮茶喝Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Let me say this three times: this is not a wish-fulfillment novel! This is not a wish-fulfillment novel! This is not a wish-fulfillment novel! Stop asking why I’m publishing it on Fanqie if it isn’t a wish-fulfillment novel. I already signed the contract, and there’s no going back! The first three chapters absolutely won’t hook you. Not even the first thirty chapters will hook you, so stop asking where the satisfying parts are. They’re later! (And don’t ask me whose “later” I mean!) 98Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    This is an ancient historical novel you absolutely cannot miss! It combines time travel, alternate history, industry, and farming elements, offering a unique setting that transcends the typical trope of a time traveler inventing gunpowder and steam engines to unify the world. The characters are cleverly portrayed, the plot is tightly woven and logically sound, the content is relatable, the author's writing is excellent, the logic is rigorous, the plot is engaging and fast-paced, and the writing style is concise. Despite being a new author, the content is truly exceptional.

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