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

1. 151 请 Your Highness, Go to Your Death! 请皇兄，赴死！ Brew Little Wine煮小酒Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Zhou Che is reborn as the sixth prince of Great Xia, but his five elder brothers keep closing in on him. They want to strip me of my claim to the throne! They want to confiscate what little my family has left! They want to take the woman I love and kill me! If that’s how it is “If you, my brothers, can kill your own kin, why can’t I?” “If you can fight for the realm, why can’t I?” “You all think yourselves capable. What makes me any less so?!” Zhou Che rises with his sword drawn. “Your sixth bro 31.3kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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   💥, The original owner of this body, the Sixth Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty, was, as the imperial edict stated: uneducated in both literature and martial arts, inherently cowardly, possessing no redeeming qualities other than his good looks and large stature, and plagued by various vices. Last night, the original owner was invited to a banquet at the Fifth Prince's house and got extremely drunk. But to say he disrespected his elder brother's fiancée, Zhen Shi, is absolutely untrue! The original owner was both cowardly and weak; even drunk, he would never dare to disrespect Zhen Shi. Clearly, this was a trap, a trap intended to kill the original owner! However, the mastermind overestimated the original owner's weakness… After drinking too much, he simply passed out, allowing the transmigrated Zhou Che to take over his body.

2. 152 废 The Good-for-Nothing Prince Loves Beauty, Farms, Trains Soldiers, and Conquers the World 废柴皇子爱美人，种田养兵扫天下 Pumpkin Seeds南瓜种子Historical4.0M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation of the same name is now available. Give it a watch! [Comedy] [Power Struggles] [War] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] A medical PhD dies suddenly and unexpectedly transmigrates to Nanfeng, where he becomes a prince. Starting out on the frontier, he pacifies Beiliang, subdues Tianlang, seizes Nanfeng, and outwits Dayuan... until he finally claims the supreme throne that should have been his all along! (This is my first time writing a book, and I made it all by hand. 6.8kReads8.5Score614Shelves

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   A useless prince was appointed as a prince in a poor border county, only to be scared to death by bandits right from the start. The protagonist, a powerful being, transmigrates into this world, using a single palace skill to shatter the bandits' lustful courage, confiscating everything with a single sentence, laying the foundation for his rise to wealth. From then on, he embarks on a carefree life of farming, raising troops, conquering the world, and casually pursuing beautiful women. There's no system; the protagonist possesses some medical skills and occasionally consults illustrated medical manuals. The story is fast-paced, lighthearted, and humorous; reading it is like a gentle spring breeze, a soothing balm, subtly nourishing the soul. Before you know it, it has relieved the day's fatigue...

3. 153 开 From the Start, I'm in a Wheelchair! In the End, I Become Emperor 开局坐轮椅！最后当皇上 Nine-Star Magician九星魔术师Historical337k WordsCompleted "No System"➕ "No saintly protagonist"➕ "No harem"➕ "Decisive and ruthless" “Don’t, Imperial Brother, I was wrong!” “Waaah, don’t break my legs!” His legs are broken from the start, leaving him with no choice but to use a wheelchair. A hidden dragon lies in the depths, biding its time for eight years. Eighteen iron cavalrymen, appearing without a trace and vanishing without a sound. Eighteen steeds of blood and sweat, clad in black armor and carrying bows. Eighteen curved blades, iron masks, and 706Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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   Starting with a broken leg and confined to a wheelchair, he spends eight years in hiding before seizing the throne and dominating the world. This book has no system, no Mary Sue characters, and the protagonist is intelligent and decisive. Those who are easily frightened should not read.

4. 154 李 Li Shimin: You Brat, Just How Many Daughters-in-Law Do I Have? 李世民：逆子，朕究竟有多少儿媳 A Leaf in Guazhou一叶瓜州Historical2.6M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into Li Ke, Prince of Shu. The moment he opens his eyes, the Crown Prince frames him, leaving him in bed with Li Jing’s daughter. Li Jing reports the matter, and Li Shimin prepares to beat Li Ke to death and feed him to the dogs. Just as everyone settles in to watch the drama unfold, Li Ke activates the Strongest Backing Unlock System. It assigns him a mission: marry Li Jing’s daughter, make Li Shimin cry, and rub salt in Li Jing’s wounds. To complete the mission, Li Ke lets loo 36.4kReads8.8Score3.7kShelves
5. 155 吞 Devouring the Frontier 吞疆 Cold, Heartless Eyes眉眼冷无情Historical318k WordsOngoing [Jianghu + political intrigue + battlefield] A country boy from a small town, living in a turbulent age, does whatever it takes to survive and gradually rises to the throne of a great warlord! From then on, he dominates the Nine Provinces and devours vast territories! 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Without a system, the characters are well-developed.

6. 156 兄 My Brother Holds Power Over All Under Heaven, So What's Wrong With Me Acting a Little Arrogant? 兄长权倾天下，我嚣张点怎么了 Prince Langya琅邪王Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Alternate History + System + Political Intrigue + Cunning Protagonist] Thanks to choosing the right pose, Xiao Ke transmigrates into the most powerful family in the land. His elder brother is a minister whose influence reaches across the court. He is allowed to wear his sword and shoes in the palace, walk without bowing before the emperor, and receive honors without having his name announced. The emperor feels as if a thorn is lodged in his back whenever he sees him... As the younger brother of 11.2kReads8.3Score830Shelves

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   Don't give me that nonsense. The most basic requirement for historical fiction and fiction set in ancient times is that it must conform to the circumstances at the time.

7. 157 尘 Dust Mountain 尘埃山 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical1.4M WordsCompleted This story follows ordinary people struggling to survive through the long, chaotic ninety years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It portrays how a group of common folk make their way in life, far from the halls of power, with no special advantages or extraordinary encounters. Like specks of dust drifting through time, they endure the weight of the years, unnoticed and unheard. 365Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   [Sparrow Eater's Masterpiece][Added to Bookshelf][Currently Driving][Already Added to My Reading List][Thumbs Up][Smile]

8. 158 魂 Reborn in the Crown Prince's Body: From the Start, I Marry Seven Concubines in His Place 魂穿太子，开局代娶七房妻妾 Ice Cream冰淇琳Historical445k WordsCompleted Crown Prince Gu Xiao has been showered with affection since childhood. He is lazy, useless, and irreverent. The emperor and empress are deeply troubled by him, but figure he will settle down once he marries and takes on adult responsibilities. So, when Gu Xiao comes of age, they promptly arrange seven wives and concubines for him. On his wedding day, as he gazes at the seven stunning women, Gu Xiao falls into deep thought... 3.2kReads8.2Score237Shelves
9. 159 诡 The Fog of a Bizarre Case 诡案迷雾 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical682k WordsOngoing A historical mystery and political intrigue novel set in the fictionalized Wu Zhou period of the Tang dynasty, around the fifteenth year of Wu Zhou. It follows the protagonist and his companions as they enter government service and become entangled in a series of criminal cases, as well as the gripping struggle over the succession to the throne at the Luoyang court. This is my second novel. I hope you enjoy it, and I’ll do my best to tell a good story! 78Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 160 新 The New Shun, 1644 新顺1644 A Book of Nonsense一本八道说胡话Historical426k WordsOngoing [Peasant Rebel Army Perspective + Research-Oriented + No Golden Finger, No System] (Late Ming Dynasty, research-oriented, a people's history perspective, no System, and a somewhat slow start.) You can think of it as a prequel fanfic to New Shun 1730, or perhaps a sort of tribute. 2.9kReads8.3Score245Shelves

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    Looking back at the late Ming Dynasty from the perspective of peasant rebels, this book doesn't rely on supernatural powers; it focuses on the survival of ordinary people, is based on solid research, and has a profound and weighty feel.

11. 161 侯 The Marquis's Son Fails at Lying Flat 侯府郎君躺平失败记 Pi Xiaobai皮小白Historical791k WordsOngoing Just after Feng Yanchu transmigrates, he hears a series of smacks before feeling a stinging pain on his butt. How embarrassing! His pants have been pulled down and he’s being spanked! Then he hears several children wailing. Three other kids are getting beaten nearby, too. Looks like they got into trouble. At least he isn’t the only one being punished, which makes it a little less embarrassing. The male lead transmigrates into the body of an illegitimate son in a marquis’s household. He expects t 69.9kReads8.5Score6kShelves

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    The protagonist lives a peaceful and uneventful life in the early part of the story, depicting daily life in an ancient noble family. There are many humorous moments, and there are no overpowered abilities. The descriptions of ancient life are very detailed. Later, the protagonist strives for his family's sake. It's a worthwhile ancient novel to read in your spare time; its gentle and understated style is just right. Brothers looking for something to read should definitely check it out.

12. 162 明 A History of the Ming Palace 明代宫闱史 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical734k WordsCompleted Venture deep into the palace to explore the love and hatred between emperors and their consorts; delve into history and discover the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you understand the palace. Understand the palace, and you understand history. Understand history, and the realities of the world become clear. Palace romances are an important branch of traditional historical fiction. 40.9kReads9.6Score710Shelves

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    Clean and pure history

13. 163 我 My Wife Is the Eastern Jin Dynasty's Number One Female Demon 我老婆是东晋第一女魔头 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical2.6M WordsOngoing The kings of the Sima clan turned their blades on one another. The northern barbarians ate their fill of human flesh. The aristocratic families fled south in terror. The starving commoners boiled their children in pots. Heroes fought for their lives on the battlefield, while nobles got high in their palaces. Sons killed fathers, younger brothers killed older brothers, daughters became slaves, and men became concubines... This absurd age was one long debauch. Tang Yu: “I just want to protect myse 121.2kReads9.3Score11.5kShelves

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14. 164 咸 The Idle Prince: Emperor? Not Even a Dog Would Want the Job! 咸鱼皇子：皇帝？狗都不当！ Rock Sugar Meets Cola冰糖撞可乐Historical967k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + multiple heroines + no brainless plot + no business ventures] [The book's trial run failed, so the original title has been kept. As a result, the story starts drifting away from the title midway through. Please forgive me, dear readers, and just ignore the title. The quality is still pretty good ╰(*´︶`*)╯] Zheng Yuan, an overworked office drone, woke up one day and found himself transmigrated to the Great Zhou, a dynasty that never existed in history. The good news: This Gr 10.5kReads8.2Score415Shelves
15. 165 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score256Shelves
16. 166 哈 Hahaha, Great Ming 哈哈哈，大明 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In an age when everyone is rebelling, to survive, you have to be more ruthless than every rebel king. You have to become the greatest rebel king of all. Take down Gao Yingxiang first, then Zhang Xianzhong, then Li Zicheng, and after that, go straight for the Eight Banners. You Manchus, your emperor is back. 461.1kReads9.4Score69.4kShelves
17. 167 不 I'd Rather Be a Playboy Than a Talented Scholar 不做才子做纨绔 Cang Jiao苍蛟Historical731k WordsCompleted [Adorable Baby, Everyone’s Favorite, Soul Transmigration] Chi Chengyou, a self-employed businessman, somehow ends up inside a book he once read, one with an utterly tragic ending. Not only has he become the seventh young master of a general’s household, he’s also a newborn baby. The disaster that will strike in over a decade weighs heavily on him, but there’s no point worrying. What can a baby who can’t even control his own limbs do? He can only wait until he grows up before coming up with a pla 6.4kReads8.5Score496Shelves
18. 168 宋 The History of the Song Dynasty’s Imperial Court 宋代宫闱史 Xu Muxi许慕羲Historical607k WordsCompleted Drawing on official histories, unofficial accounts, and folk legends, this work offers a profound portrayal of the emperor's emotional world alongside a detailed depiction of life in the palace. It vividly recreates the lives of emperors and empresses in the secluded inner palace, while also offering readers interested in history clues to follow. 2.5kReads9.4Score321Shelves
19. 169 农 An Ambitious Country Boy's Life in Ancient Times 农家小子的古代上进日常 The Hibernating Donkey冬眠中的驴Historical6.2M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of a farmer's son in ancient times, a poor student had no choice but to embark on the long road of the imperial examinations to improve his family's life. He sought neither wealth and status nor a high salary or lofty office in this life. All he wanted was to protect his family and give them a peaceful life. 41.3kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves

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    This is already considered a very good work among time-travel novels! It has a system, but it's better than nothing! The system has almost no screen time! The characters are well-developed and multifaceted! Suitable for those with a relaxed lifestyle! Those who are afraid of getting addicted should not read this! Or you can skip around!

20. 170 大 The Great Red Mansion: The Lin Family's Young Master Is Like an Immortal, Yet Demonic 大红楼之林家公子如仙似魔 Blue Sky over the Sea of Clouds云海碧蓝天Historical1.1M WordsCompleted If Lin Ruhai from Dream of the Red Chamber had an eldest son, and Lin Daiyu had an older brother who doted on his little sister, would Dream of the Red Chamber still be the same story? A graceful young lord, he seems like a demon god from the heavens to outsiders, but is as gentle as an immortal whenever he is with his family. People say that it is better to offend the King of Hell than the King of Yuan. The King of Hell might at least consult the register of life and death, but the King of Yuan 7.5kReads8.5Score505Shelves
21. 171 帝 The County Magistrate Who Taught the Emperor 帝师县令 Dao Shijiu刀十九Historical2.1M WordsCompleted In a world torn apart by war, Zhao Kang transmigrates into the body of a ninth-rank county magistrate in the Qian Kingdom. With no grand ambitions, he has no desire to vie for supremacy. He just wants to live off the land, do as he pleases, and rule his patch as a local tyrant. 480Reads9.1Score158Shelves

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    I enjoy reading time-travel novels, where readers bring their current knowledge and values ​​back to the past to experience the thrill. However, I have some requirements: no systems, no overly compassionate protagonists, and no weak characters; over 1000 chapters (too short and it won't be enough, and the more chapters, the higher the score should be, and the better).

22. 172 世 The Fierce Heir: This Young Lady Is Mine 世子凶猛：这个小娘子，我抢定了 Fruit Wine Beneath the Moon月下果子酒Historical2.1M WordsOngoing Original novel of the short drama “The Heir Is Fierce: I’m Claiming This Young Lady” One moment he opens his eyes, and he’s in Great Yan. Yang Shu is quite pleased with his identity: the sole heir of the Prince of Dingguo’s household. The emperor suspects him and the noble families shun him, but that’s no big deal. He’ll just rebel. If you’re going to be a spoiled young master, you have to act like one. First, beat up your future father-in-law... Second, smash up a gambling den... And third, sna 14kReads8.5Score883Shelves

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    I thought it was pretty good, but I didn't particularly like the protagonist's personality. To each their own, I guess. The book itself is worth reading; it's a historical novel, you know how it is. A single female lead is practically impossible on the path to becoming emperor, that's just how it is. A single female lead as an emperor would be a bit too much of a wish-fulfillment story.

23. 173 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14kReads8.3Score890Shelves

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    This political intrigue novel doesn't rely on simplistic good-versus-evil labels; everyone has their own hardships, there's no time travel or cheat codes, and it's a worthwhile read.

24. 174 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times: Starting a Commune on the Frontier 穿越古代，从在边疆建立公社开始 I Am Lu Renyi我是陆仁乙Historical348k WordsOngoing [No System, transmigrates into history, red ideology lights the way for Great Chu, decisive male lead, ensemble cast] A political commissar arrives in Canglang City. He transmigrates into the body of a ninth-rank county magistrate exiled to the frontier, and from the start finds himself in a ruined city where people are starving to death. Outside the city, the Di tribesmen wield curved blades; inside, the refugees are reduced to eating tree bark. Even the rats have starved to death in the county 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A single, foolish dream uttered in the imperial palace became the greatest regret of the royal family's lives! The protagonist desired neither imperial power nor wealth, dedicating himself solely to the well-being of the people. His impoverished border town was overflowing with grain and iron, a stark contrast to the widespread refugees in the capital—the difference in their circumstances was immediately apparent.

25. 175 乱 A Million Armored Men in Troubled Times, and You Call Them Beggars Scrounging for Food? 乱世带甲百万，你说是流民乞食 At First, I Didn't Understand the Meaning of the Book初读不知书中意Historical162k WordsCompleted [War + passion + history + anti-cliché + no System] Qin Tian, a university graduate, transmigrates into a vagrant in a land torn apart by war. From the start, he’s fighting a wild dog over half a piece of bread. No System, no golden finger, and he can’t even understand what people are saying! Bandits want to sell him, soldiers want to arrest him, and the city is full of starving corpses and danger at every turn. While others endure humiliation, he grabs a shard of pottery and fights back; while 89Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fictional, ancient historical fiction, no system, no cheat codes.

26. 176 三 Three Kingdoms: A Father and Son Torn Apart to Stop Cao Cao's Massacre 三国：为阻止曹操屠城父子决裂 Trade Secrets Are Secrets Too商业机密也是机密Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Cao Shuo, son of Cao Cao, is known by everyone as a good-for-nothing. After an accident leaves him thrown from his horse, he becomes a completely different person. When his attempt to stop Cao Cao from massacring a city fails, father and son fall out. Cao Shuo embarks on a different path in life, vying with the warlords for control of the realm. He hopes the common people will be able to live with dignity... 2.3kReads7.5Score144Shelves

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    [Exploration] Father and son were more like enemies. When Cao Cao intended to massacre the city, the son, upholding his principles, resolutely stood up to stop him. This action clashed fiercely with his father's beliefs, and the once close father-son relationship faced a severe test in the choice between the massacre and the son, ultimately leading to a rift between them. During the Zhenguan era, the Crown Prince and Li Shimin (Li Er) had unique interactions and stories.

27. 177 荒 Hunter in a Year of Famine: I Stockpile Grain and Become King by Killing a Tyrant 荒年猎户：从杀恶霸开始屯粮称王 At First, I Didn't Understand the Meaning of the Book初读不知书中意Historical244k WordsCompleted Hunter + farming + conquest + stockpile grain and bide your time before claiming the throne After transmigrating into a year of famine, Su An had barely opened his eyes when his own father nearly killed him. His dad thought he was possessed by a ghost! “Since I’m here, I’d better survive first!” A bully killed his original body to take the village beauty? He raised a crossbow to the bully’s forehead, and the man didn’t dare make another peep. Freezing in the bitter night? He spent the night repa 697Reads6.2Score—Shelves
28. 178 大 Tang Crown Prince: Going Head-to-Head with Li Shimin from the Start 大唐太子：开局硬刚李世民 Namo Fire Moths, A Thousand Brave Sorrows南无火蛾万千悲勇Historical1.6M WordsOngoing “I was afraid of you, Li Shimin, because I wanted to live. Now I don’t even want to live anymore, so why should I be afraid of you?” “I am the eldest grandson of Emperor Gaozu and the eldest legitimate son of Empress Wende. I have occupied the Eastern Palace for seventeen years! Who else in this realm could claim the position of crown prince? How can you say I’m unworthy just because the emperor says so? Can you depose me just because you say so?” “With the court historian here, my words shall s 27.1kReads8.2Score4kShelves
29. 179 我 I'm Just a Poetry Copyist, So How Did I Become the Richest Man? 我一抄诗的，怎么就成首富了 Strolling in the Cold Rainy Night冷雨夜中漫步Historical164k WordsOngoing [Alternate World + Farming + Lighthearted + No System + play the pig to eat the tiger] My name is Wang Yi'an, and I transmigrated to the Great Jing Dynasty. All I wanted was to lie flat and enjoy a comfortable life, with nothing to do but listen to music at the pleasure houses. But wait, the original owner was a poor scholar? His house is bare, and his pockets are even emptier than his face? Fine, I won't play nice. In this otherworldly dynasty, where literary culture flourishes but poetry is so 95Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've found a niche time-travel novel where the protagonist rises to power by copying famous ancient poems. Updates are stable, so feel free to check it out if you're looking for something to read.

30. 180 古 Ancient Calamity: A Warlord Starts by Making Money to Support His Wife 古代寒灾：枭雄从赚钱养妻开始 Deadpan Nonsense一本正经胡说Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Zhou Ning is a PhD in both mechanical engineering and chemistry. After an accident transmigrates him to ancient times, he discovers that this place doesn’t resemble any dynasty he knows, though it clearly bears the signs of a dynasty in decline. The Little Ice Age has left the people in dire straits. To keep his beautiful wife from freezing to death, he organizes refugees to mine coal and make coal briquettes. To keep his family from going hungry, Zhou Ning organizes workshops to produce all kin 707Reads8.7Score103Shelves

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    These are all fictional historical novels without a systematic plot; they have high ratings and are worth checking out.

31. 181 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Concubine-Born Heir's Rise to Power 女穿男，庶房嫡子的逆袭 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Now available as an audiobook with a full cast. [Alternate history] + [Woman transmigrates as a man] + [Born into this world] + [Imperial exams and business in the early story] + [Court politics later on] + [One female lead, with a relatively small role] + [A touch of ensemble cast] + [No golden finger] Xie Chengxi was born into another world as the sixth son of the Xie family, a minor family in Bianjing's Grain Transport Guild. His father was the clan's rejected son, kept under pressure for yea 34.6kReads8.3Score3.9kShelves

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    This book is super good!

32. 182 翻 Mastering the Art of Seduction: Starting by Winning Over the Alluring Empress 翻云覆雨：从攻略尤物女帝开始 Southern Wind Listening to Rain南风听雨Historical3.8M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration + empress] Chen Yan transmigrates to Great Zhou, intending to live a carefree life as a county magistrate. But one day, the empress walks into his county town, and everything changes... “What? Sugar as fine as sand, white as snow, and even tastier than malt candy?” “What? A city wall built of concrete?” “Right, what’s this called? An elevator?” From that day on, Chen Yan’s dream is shattered. But when he thinks about it, becoming the man who wins the 14kReads8.5Score1.2kShelves

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    Conquer the Empress! An alternate history, completely unburdened. No system! Just pure fun!

33. 183 皇 What Does My Royal Younger Brother Have to Do with My Ill Sister? 皇姐凤体有恙，关臣弟什么事？ Written on Paper写到纸上Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Had the martial arts world fallen into decline, with all the powerful figures hidden away? It turned out they’d been killed by his own father! That day “The pinnacle of martial arts isn’t simply transcending the limits of individual strength. Beyond that lies the struggle for the Mandate of Heaven and the contest for the world’s fortune. Only by gathering the fortune of all under heaven and bearing the faith of all living beings can one claim the title of Human Emperor, truly rule the four seas, 5.9kReads8.8Score815Shelves
34. 184 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    The historical novel is absolutely brilliant and very enjoyable.

35. 185 睁 I Opened My Eyes to Find My Wife at the Door Starving 睁开眼：上门老婆要饿死 Miao Bu Jian苗不见Historical2.4M WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Rebirth + Period Drama + Countryside + Getting Rich + Devoted Husband] Ye Mu is reborn into a poor, war-torn feudal dynasty. Looking at the wife who has just been sent to his door, he decides to earn money and provide for his family. From catching fish and shrimp to making paper and building infrastructure, Ye Mu plans to turn a poor little mountain village into a metropolis. Wealthy merchant: “Bring me along, boss!” Marquis: “What a talent! I’ll pay him a personal visit!” 1.1kReads8.2Score126Shelves

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    I'm looking for something with a rural, unsystematic style. Any suggestions?

36. 186 让 You Wanted Me to Be a Live-In Son-in-Law, but I Became Emperor with My Succubus Constitution 让你做赘婿，你靠魅魔体质做皇帝 Dust Chronicler尘述者Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + alternate history + no System + male incubus + breathtaking looks + satisfying live-in son-in-law comeback] Modern young man Xu Ze'an transmigrates into the Great Xia Dynasty as a live-in son-in-law, only to have his engagement broken off. Without hesitation, he decides to find a better opportunity elsewhere. As luck would have it, a ladder to the heavens is right in front of him. After making a bold declaration, Xu Ze'an turns around and becomes the live-in son-in-law of four 15.1kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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    The male protagonist is a son-in-law of four families. It's a revenge story. The protagonist is intelligent, and there are also some very funny jokes.

37. 187 绥 Suiyang 绥阳 Mo Yuheng墨煜衡Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + Multiple Viewpoints + Long-form] An alternate-history ensemble inspired by the histories of the Tang and Song dynasties. The title means “to pacify and settle” and “vitality and prosperity.” Twelve years ago, Wang Zhizhou, the Grand Pillar State, died in Chang'an. The Fourth Prince was crippled overnight and sent to the frontier. This sudden turn of events shocked the court and triggered a series of earth-shattering upheavals that left officials throughout t 269Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A large group portrait I wrote myself!

38. 188 手 With Eight Hundred Iron Cavalry at My Command, Victory Is Mine 手握八百铁骑，优势在我 Old Ancestor Ji of Ma Yu Island妈屿岛的季老祖Historical2.8M WordsOngoing The sixteen-year-old Eighth Prince was dismissed as a good-for-nothing. Then, one day, sealed memories awakened within him. Faced with the turbulent currents swirling beneath the surface of the capital, he chose to leave and take up his post in his fief. With royal infighting, powerful clans pulling the strings, and the people living in misery... see how he carves out new territory in a world where dynastic rule and martial arts coexist. 4kReads7.2Score274Shelves

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    It's an alternate history novel, and it's actually quite good.

39. 189 横 Emperor Chen Wu, Ruler of All Under Heaven 横行天下之陈武大帝 Little Orange with a Cola Flavor可乐味的小桔子Historical3.3M WordsCompleted In an age when powerful clans controlled the path to office, how could a lowly soldier born to a poor family change his fate? He endures twists and turns, wagering his life in the struggle. What will become of him in the end? 320Reads6.3Score102Shelves

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    The first book: A commoner, rising from humble beginnings in an era controlled by powerful clans, gradually conquers the world. The writing is good, the plot is intricate, and it's very immersive. The second book: A protagonist transmigrates into the body of Cao Ang, who, knowing history, gradually molds himself into a sage, ultimately unifying the world through his own efforts.

40. 190 大 Great Qian’s Top-Tier Star: The Fugitive Son-in-Law Who Ran from His Wedding 大乾顶流：逃婚驸马爷 Fragrant Fruit Speechless香果无语Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + alternate history + no System + showing off and face-slapping] My name is Su Yan, and I transmigrated into the body of the spoiled son of a Duke of the Great Qian Kingdom. At first, I wanted to start a small business and coast on my father's glory, living the carefree life of a god: fighting crickets, walking dogs, taking a whole harem of wives and concubines, and listening to music at the pleasure quarters whenever I had nothing else to do. Then my father told me I was betroth 214.9kReads8.6Score15.8kShelves
41. 191 汉 The Sage of the Late Han Dynasty 汉末圣人 Ming Qi鸣奇Historical2.7M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the court is in turmoil, people have lost their old ways, but morality has yet to disappear. At this time, Cao Cao is still the impassioned young man who has endured a decade of hardship without letting his ardor fade. Yuan Shao is still living in seclusion, waiting for the world to change. Dong Zhuo is still leading the charge and defending the Han Empire. Liu Bei is still a boy studying under Lu Zhi, fond of dogs, horses, and music… An age of chao 409Reads8.6Score123Shelves
42. 192 海 Peace Across the Land, Tranquility Across the Four Seas 海晏河清，四海承平 Adorable Leader萌主Historical4.6M WordsCompleted Also known as The Crown Prince of Unrivaled Might. Tang Yu, a special forces military doctor, accidentally transmigrates to the Tang dynasty and becomes the crown prince. From then on, he's surrounded by beautiful women and revels in their company! Corrupt ministers run amok? Powerful enemies invade? Watch me use modern high-tech inventions to settle troubles at home and abroad! He sleeps with beauties at his side and wakes with the power of the realm in his hands. 1.5kReads8.4Score328Shelves
43. 193 铁 The Iron-Blooded Great Tang 铁血大唐 Wen Ye温夜Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [No System, no golden finger] [An ordinary protagonist, without so many lucky encounters and opportunities] Li Weiyang returns to a thousand years in the past as the eldest legitimate son of the princess royal. He thinks he can live a life where clothes and meals are brought to him, neglect his studies, and become the ne'er-do-well he's always dreamed of being. But he doesn't know that everything comes at a price. And so the story begins when he returns to Chang'an once more... What choices will 240Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel. There is no system or cheat system. If you mind these, please don't read this. You can use it as a transitional book if you're tired of cheat systems and cheat systems. The protagonist's soul returns to the Tang Dynasty, becoming the eldest son of the eldest princess. Due to the political situation, he has to leave the capital. However, as a member of the royal family, his connection with Chang'an is severed. The story begins when he returns to Chang'an. Why should people from thousand-year-old families and high-ranking officials treat you as an equal? ​​Status? Do they think they're afraid? This is the story of a transmigrator who, despite holding a high position, struggles to survive.

44. 194 开 From the Start: Crown Prince of Sui, Destined to Be the Heavenly Khan 开局隋太子，目标天可汗 The Handsome Mingming男神大明明Historical133k WordsOngoing A 21st-century man of science and engineering finds his soul in Yang Zhao, Crown Prince of Emperor Yang of Sui's dynasty. As it happens, Yang Guang has gone to Jiangdu on an imperial tour, leaving the crown prince to govern the empire. Yang Zhao launches a fierce campaign against the aristocratic clans, manufactures firearms, and pacifies the realm. Then he ushers in the Age of Exploration ahead of schedule, and the Great Sui goes on to dominate the global village! 1.1kReads—Score140Shelves

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    This book can meet all your requirements.

45. 195 书 Master Calligrapher? Poet Immortal? Chief Minister? That's Right, I'm All of Them 书圣？诗仙？首辅？没错，都是我 Sunlight on the River日照前川Historical834k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Cui Xian was a PhD in Chinese Language and Literature at a top-tier university. In this life, he transmigrated to ancient times, into a poor family with no connections: A destitute home, a pregnant mother, young siblings, an uncle who had failed the exams six times and was hopeless at studying, a grandmother so obsessed with imagining her son placing high in the imperial examinations that she had become delusional, and Cui Xian, who was only eight years old. Cui Xian: This 28.3kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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    Help! 🔥 This book is seriously addictive! A modern-day academic genius transmigrates to ancient times, reciting ancient poems at age eight and slapping the faces of the ancients, achieving the highest rank in the imperial examinations at seventeen and instantly becoming a legend! The plot is non-stop and non-stop! Every chapter jumps back and forth between "Can you even pretend like that?" And "Give me another chapter!" The setting of modern knowledge crushing the ancient literary world is so satisfying it'll make you want to pound your bed! Warning: You'll definitely stay up all night reading this, proceed with caution! (I'm recommending it to my dark circles!)

46. 196 极 The Ultimate Crown Prince 极品皇太子 Soaring to the Clouds青云直上Historical3.2M WordsCompleted The man standing before you is the most outrageous and one-of-a-kind crown prince in history! He talks back to the emperor, catches corrupt officials, wreaks havoc in the capital, puts down rebels, conquers cities, and charms beauties. Before he knows it, he's living the dream: drunk with beauties in his arms, awake with the fate of the world in his hands! Everyone urges him to ascend the throne, but... “Help! I don't want to be emperor!” 4.1kReads8.6Score331Shelves

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    The first one was good, and the later ones were all pretty good too.

47. 197 金 The Golden-Titled Good-for-Nothing Prince: From the Start, I Marry a Lovely Princess 金牌废物皇子，开局迎娶俏公主 Chasing the Moon Through Nine Heavens 1月逐九天1Historical2.1M WordsCompleted (Transmigration + alternate history + conquest + emperor + invincible + romance + Ninth Prince) By chance, he transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the most useless prince of the Great Xin Kingdom. From the start, the emperor banishes him to a desolate frontier. Seven years later, an imperial decree orders him to marry the ugliest princess in the land. On their wedding night, he discovers the truth behind the face of the ugliest woman alive: she is an unparalleled beauty. The lovely princes 20kReads7.9Score2.1kShelves
48. 198 最 The Strongest Crown Prince 最强大皇子 Roar of the Dragon and Tiger龙虎啸Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [Alternate history + wish fulfillment + high energy + political intrigue + no System] Zhao Zheng transmigrated by accident and became the eldest prince of Zhao. He should have been the most privileged heir in the world, living in boundless splendor. But from the start, he became a prisoner. Falsely accused, bullied, powerless, and marked for death! Faced with this miserable predicament... Zhao Zheng's answer was simple: Don't back down. Fight! Since others were plotting so desperately to kill hi 391Reads8.3Score112Shelves
49. 199 满 My Entire Family Was Loyal to the Nation, Yet the Emperor Forced Me to Rebel 满门忠烈，皇帝却逼我造反 Dusty Wild Horse风尘野马Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Alternate History] War + political scheming + play the pig to eat the tiger + passion He is the son of a great general and the future master of the hundred-thousand-strong Xiao Army. The common people despise him, and everyone calls him a wastrel. Yet all of this is just a facade, meant to let him keep to his corner in peace. Unfortunately, a prince grows wary of him, and an assassination attempt follows. From then on, he no longer holds back. Once he sheds his disguise, he is a dragon among me 2.2kReads8.2Score137Shelves

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    These are some pretty good books.

50. 200 明 A Dream of Returning with the Sheng Flute, Ink Ashes by My Pillow 明烬枕书一梦笙归 Listening to the Rain聽雨瀟瀟Ancient Romance288k WordsOngoing Han Zhiling, a history graduate student, was up late revising her thesis when she cursed, “The Ming dynasty fell. What the hell does that have to do with me?” When she woke up, she had become the youngest daughter of the Han family, whose entire household was destined to die according to the history books. Seventeen years remained until Beijing fell and the Chongzhen Emperor hanged himself. Looking at herself swaddled in her crib, Han Zhiling swallowed those words. Fine. Now it really does hav —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There's no system or cheat code; you can only change your fate little by little through your own efforts. It seems promising so far. Recommended.

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