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

1. 401 三 Three Kingdoms: I Save Cai Wenji from the Start 三国：开局救了蔡文姬 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Fierce Struggle for Supremacy + Defying Fate + Upending the Three Kingdoms + Multiple Heroines] “Sister-in-law, don’t be afraid. In this chaotic age, I’ll win the realm for you!”… After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms, he finds himself the younger brother of Wei Zhongdao, a gifted scholar destined to die young. His sister-in-law, Cai Wenji, is widowed before their marriage is even consummated, and the family faces crises on all sides, surrounded by powerful enemies! At the brink of life an 8.8kReads8.5Score959Shelves
2. 402 啥 Wait, I Won the Poetry Contest, and You Want Me to Marry Into Your Family? 啥，诗会中魁首，你让我入赘？ Leaning on the Tower, Gazing at the Bright Moon倚楼望明月Historical826k WordsCompleted Jiang Han transmigrated, and originally only wanted to fill his stomach. By a twist of fate, he won a poetry competition to choose a husband and became the son-in-law of the eldest daughter of the Ningguo Mansion. Rumor had it that the eldest daughter of the Ningguo Mansion was eight feet tall, with an eight-foot waist, and was a genuine she-devil. Jiang Han only wanted to call off the engagement and run away! But he never expected that his wife would be no ordinary woman! When Qin Muqing split 5kReads8.5Score298Shelves

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   I highly recommend these two historical fiction works. Both are excellent in terms of writing style and engaging content, easily scoring over 9 points.

3. 403 农 The Old Country Scholar: Reborn as the Father of Four 农门老童生:穿成了四个娃的爹 Flying Cow 98会飞的牛98Historical833k WordsCompleted One heroine, no System An old book never tires the reader, even after a hundred readings. Read it closely and ponder it, and its meaning will reveal itself. Lin Mingyuan transmigrates to Great Chu, just over a decade after its founding, and becomes an old licentiate in a small mountain village. At the ripe old age of thirty-five, he is the father of four, with a beloved wife he thinks of constantly. The imperial examinations, suspended amid the wars at the end of the previous dynasty, are now be 3.8kReads9.0Score260Shelves

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   I brought my own bag of salt.

4. 404 大 The Dali Temple Vice Minister’s Two-Faced Husband 大理寺少卿的双面夫君 Yan Tan Qian Ye言覃浅野Ancient Romance488k WordsOngoing [A couple who start out hating each other and become truly devoted] [Mystery and deduction] [Historical romance] [Clever heroine] [Scheming hero] [The story opens with a political plotline] [The individual cases begin in Chapter Five] Cheng Wanrou, an Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, is married off by the emperor to Xiao Qingyuan, the Censor-in-Chief. Since they are pawns in the emperor's power struggle, they can't stand one another at first. Cheng Wanrou always assumes Xiao Q 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The story is set in a fictional historical period. The male protagonist primarily helps the King of Qin seize the throne, while the female protagonist investigates the cases.

5. 405 吾 I Sing the Song of Mortals for You 吾为君吟凡人歌 Six Sons of Qingfeng青峰六子Historical552k WordsCompleted [Male-Oriented, Transmigration, Fictional Setting, Farming, Everyday Life, Imperial Examinations, No System, No Golden Finger, Rural Life, Rustic Setting, One Heroine, Not a Power Fantasy] Lin Zezu, an ordinary nobody from Blue Star, transmigrates to the fictional Wu Kingdom. He arrives just as the original body's father, a scholar, dies of illness. Since the original body's birth mother was a brothel girl, his stepmother and eldest half-brother in the Lin family never treated him well. After Ma 2Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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   Anyway, I think anything with a system or cheat code is bullshit. What's the point of solving problems without using your brain? The author's writing is fluent, and the characters are vividly portrayed. I'm sitting here waiting for you—convinced or not?

6. 406 三 Three Kingdoms: I Played Dead on the Battlefield and Became an Emperor for the Ages 三国：战场装死我成千古一帝 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Fiery Struggle for Supremacy] + [System-Fueled Comeback] + [Multiple Female Leads] + [Rise of a Dynasty] His parents are dead, his family fortune has been seized, and the clan leader falsely accuses him of making advances on his sister-in-law, driving him to the brink of death! The Han army suffers a crushing defeat, and Wang Ye falls on the battlefield, drenched in blood. At the moment of death, “Ding! The ‘Fortune Plunder System’ has activated!” “Cao Cao's heroic fortune +1,000. Plunder it?” 4.7kReads8.3Score358Shelves
7. 407 我 I Really Don't Have Bad Intentions 我真没有坏心思 Holding the Moon手捧月亮Historical579k WordsCompleted [Please ignore the over-the-top, silly title] [Transmigration] [Alternate History] [Lighthearted] [Feel-Good Fiction] Ning Yuan wakes up one morning to discover he has transmigrated to an ancient world. He had planned to keep his head down, be a “sage,” and enjoy a carefree, lazy life. Unfortunately... If the farmers can't get enough to eat, he'll just grow potatoes and corn... If the scholars of other nations are too arrogant, he'll just present them with five thousand years of cultural wisdom. 1.3kReads8.8Score103Shelves

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   You could try creating an alternate history set in ancient times.

8. 408 开 Weapons Delivered from the Start: I Use Japanese Pirates as Test Subjects 开局送武器，我拿倭寇做实验 Young Ah Hui少年阿辉Historical245k WordsCompleted On the day I transmigrated, I caught Japanese pirates bullying my sister-in-law. The System popped up: [Option One: Swear brotherhood with the pirates. Reward: Japanese sword-drawing skills after two and a half years of practice] [Option Two: Pretend to be blind and run. Reward: One motorized tricycle] [Option Three: Rescue my sister-in-law. Reward: One pistol] I chose option three and shot a pirate dead. I thought I was on my way to the top of the world from then on... Until I ran into thre 28Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 409 始 The First Emperor Made Me His Successor, and I Accidentally Extended the Dynasty by a Thousand Years 始皇让我当二世，不小心延续千年 Yu Lan Jin瑜兰瑾Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as: Did I unify the Six Kingdoms or the Six Realms? [Passionate] [Thrillingly satisfying] [Farming and conquest] [A veteran author who’s spent ten years pouring heart and soul into writing, guaranteed quality!] [Two Systems, one for each father and son] In the year 2333 of the Great Qin era, elementary school students from Great Qin visit the Great Wall. The children marvel at the wall’s grandeur and magnificence. Their teacher explains, “The Great Wall is a defensive fortification bu 24.4kReads9.0Score2kShelves
10. 410 开 From the Start, I Stood in for the Emperor at His Wedding, Then Made the Act Real 开局替皇帝大婚，我假戏真做 Just a Little Shrimp只是大虾米Historical3.6M WordsOngoing [Beautiful heroine + decisive killer + playing dumb to fool the enemy + cunning] I had barely transmigrated when I was dragged into the imperial palace. It turned out that the emperor, who had indulged in music and pleasure since he was young, had suddenly become impotent! The emperor had no heirs, so on his wedding night, he actually made an unknown nobody like me stand in as his substitute? Whether I stick my head out or keep it tucked in, I’m getting chopped either way! After transmigrating a 3.2kReads8.9Score325Shelves

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    [Recommended Reading] The Emperor Can't Do It, So Let Me Take His Place? I'm Determined to Be His Substitute! 💥 Transmigrated into the body of an emperor's substitute, I initially wanted to relax and enjoy the life of a harem, but treacherous officials forced me to take up the imperial sword! Decisive and ruthless, coupled with feigning weakness to outwit the enemy, watch how a modern office worker turns the game into reality, rising from a substitute to a powerful emperor commanding respect from all nations. A multi-female lead, political intrigue-driven, and satisfying novel. 1488 Chapters updated continuously, 8.9 Rating, 49,000 followers. Click to enjoy an emperor-level reading experience! 👑

11. 411 庶 The Bastard Son Becomes Emperor 庶子称帝 Dreaming of a Moonlit, Chilly Night月光寒夜梦丶Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Everyone says I'm Xiao Chen, a spoiled prince who never applies himself, but nobody knows that this lazy, good-for-nothing prince will overturn the entire Great Xia dynasty. 124Reads5.2Score—Shelves
12. 412 镇 The Prince of Beizhen: Guarding My Eight Houses of Beiliang 镇北王：守我八房北凉 Slash Immortal斜杠仙人Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Nine lifetimes of reincarnation, all for one long-held wish! With sand and smoke filling the air, how can good and evil be told apart amid the chaos? Watch how Xiao Bufan leads the Xiao family out of the capital of Great Qian, takes charge of Beiliang, and searches for the bond that has spanned nine lifetimes! 7.1kReads8.0Score493Shelves

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    If you prefer ensemble casts, you should definitely give this a try. The power struggles between various factions in the dynasty are captivating, and the women are all distinct in personality, each with their own complete and independent life story.

13. 413 河 The Heyin Coup: Empress Dowager Ling's Sixteen-Year Thirst for Power 河阴之变一灵太后的十六年权欲 Yue Fan Who Loves Barroth喜欢土砂龙的月帆Historical112k WordsCompleted Hu of the Northern Wei, the Empress Dowager Ling, was born into the Hu clan of Anding. Because her aunt was a Buddhist nun, she was able to enter the palace as a child. At the time, the Northern Wei's harsh old rule dictated that a mother must die when her son became crown prince. She insisted on giving birth to Yuan Xu anyway, and won that gamble with death. On the night Emperor Xuanwu died suddenly, she evaded an assassination attempt by the Gao clan with the protection of Yu Zhong and Cui Gua 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is good.

14. 414 大 Uncle Zhang, the Gatekeeper of a Ming Dynasty Apartment Complex 大明小区门卫张大爷 Soda Wholesaler汽水批发商Historical1.0M WordsOngoing The new book's rating has just appeared. It'll go up! [Ming Dynasty, multiple male leads, no female lead, ghosts and gods, from the Hongwu era to the Chongzhen era] A modern soul who lived to 126 and was driven to death by AI arrives by mistake in the Hongwu era of the Great Ming, carrying a mind full of memories from the future. He can burrow underground, see through solid objects, whisper into people's dreams, and take countless forms. He is a true wandering spirit. He first meets Zhu Yuanzhan 645Reads6.9Score110Shelves
15. 415 开 The Beginning: Pan Feng Is in a Panic from the Start 开端：开局潘凤很慌张 I Am Tian Shao吾乃天少Historical8.0M WordsCompleted I am Pan Feng, and I’m freaking out. I’ve been reincarnated five times already. Hua Xiong is coming to chop off my head, and Lü Bu wants to kill me too. How am I supposed to survive? The Yellow Heaven is dead, the Great Wind shall rise. 9.5kReads8.9Score774Shelves

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    I recommend this book; it's not a wish-fulfillment novel. The author not only brings the characters to life but also the world they create. Its historical aspects are truly remarkable, even divine. However, this book has been banned several times; if it weren't for its inclusion in the "not recommended" list in the big data analysis, it would be considered a masterpiece.

16. 416 西 Great Qin Lies to the West, Rising Like the Sun 西有大秦，如日方升 The Cat with No Feelings木有感情的猫Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The blazing sun rose from distant Qin Yi, bringing a new order to this decaying world, where all ritual and morality had collapsed. Qin, a great nation. Even if given another chance, he would still lay the foundation for the unification of all under heaven. And the story all began beneath Beiman Mountain, under a sunset red as fire… 2.9kReads8.9Score182Shelves

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    It looks really good, but very few people are watching it [facepalm]. I don't know why.

17. 417 一 A White Robe, Radiant and Dashing 一袭白衣耀风流 Young Master Wanyue挽月公子Historical115k WordsOngoing A scholar is useless at everything, while a wealthy merchant is the most unscrupulous of all. If you haven’t risen to provincial office, all you say is empty talk. People die, power collapses, money disappears; only time is eternal. First understand the rules of time, then abide by them; once you abide by them, learn to use them; and once you can use them, change them. Only then will life hold no obstacles. If you’re not in the game, you can’t understand the moves being made. Better to see thing 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Set in a fictional historical setting, the excellent writing style and humorous language will provide you with a delightful and enriching experience.

18. 418 女 The Empress Is on the Throne, and I Live Off Her While Acting Tough 女帝在上，我软饭硬吃 A Wanderer Beneath the Breeze and Bright Moon清风明月天涯客Historical651k WordsCompleted After an accident, Zhao Xinghao transmigrates and becomes the second prince of the Nanyue Kingdom, also named Zhao Xinghao. Zhao Xinghao: “My empress wife, I’m not going to be your pretty boy.” Nangong Yueyao: “If you love only me, I’m willing to give you these hundred thousand li of territory.” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis: Zhao Xinghao transmigrates to the Southern Yue Kingdom and becomes its second prince. His father sends him to the Liang Kingdom as a hostage, where the Empress of Liang takes him as her consort. From then on, he embarks on a path of living off a woman's kindness while fighting against the Western Xia, the Shu Kingdom, and Baekje...

19. 419 全 Everyone’s Favorite: The Silly Little One Stirs Up Trouble in the Tang Dynasty 全员团宠，沙雕幼崽在大唐搞事情 Little Round Yuan圆小圆呀Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A three-year-old’s daily mischief + transmigration to the Qin, Han, and Ming dynasties] Interstellar toddler Yuan Yuan transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty for a mission: with the help of the System, she must assist Li Shimin in creating a golden age. Later, a report comes in from the stars: In the first year of Zhenguan, Yuan Yuan is named one of Chang’an’s Four Foodies alongside Yuchi Jingde, Qin Qiong, and Cheng Yaojin. The reputations of the Sui and Tang’s famous generals are ruined. In the s 1.3kReads9.4Score122Shelves

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    Original Tomato + Ancient Romance + Historical Fiction [Childhood Mischief and Daily Life + Time Travel to the Qin and Han Dynasties] Interstellar child Yuan Yuan goes to the Tang Dynasty on a mission to assist Li Shimin in establishing a prosperous era with the help of a system. Later, the interstellar community receives reports: In the first year of Zhenguan (645 AD), Yuan Yuan, along with Yuchi Jingde, Qin Qiong, and Cheng Yaojin, were known as the Four Foodies of Chang'an. The reputations of these famous Sui and Tang generals were ruined. In the second year of Zhenguan (645 AD), Yuan Yuan cut off Li Shimin's beard, causing Emperor Taizong to suspend court for three days, ruining the reputation of this wise ruler. In the third year of Zhenguan (645 AD), Yuan Yuan and Crown Prince Li Chengqian were caught gambling in the palace and were punished with five strokes of the cane, ruining the reputation of the Crown Prince. In the fourth year of Zhenguan (645 AD), Yuan Yuan, along with Prime Ministers Fang and Du, were selling "Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pills" on the street. The reputations of these famous Tang Dynasty prime ministers were ruined. The little one, while playing, became a first-rank official. She stroked her chin, "My playmates, let's go!" Later, Princess Changle led an all-female army to conquer Goguryeo, becoming the first female general of the Zhenxian era. Prince Zhao, Li Yuanjing, followed Li Jing in conquering kingdoms one after another, becoming a young war god of the Tang Dynasty. Crown Prince Li Chengqian was appointed regent, his ruthless methods mirroring those of Emperor Taizong, leaving his brothers trembling in fear. During the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, the territory was vast, with all nations paying tribute. Li Shimin was recognized as the Heavenly Khan, becoming the universally respected King of Kings. To earn energy points, Yuan Yuan traveled to the Warring States period and met the young King of Qin. What? The King of Qin was bullied by the Prime Minister! Watch me beat him up! What? Zhao Ji secretly gave birth to Lao Ai's child, bringing shame to the King of Qin! Watch me beat her up! — No one can bully my brother Ying Zheng! Traveling to the Western Han Dynasty, the young Yuan Yuan met Huo Qubing. What? Brother Huo was weak as a child! Watch me give him a remedy! What? The Han army is short of supplies on their long march! Watch me send them meat! The cub has gone to great lengths for everyone!

20. 420 天 The Cataclysm of the Celestial Empire 天朝浩劫 Shui Shui Miao Miao Shui水水淼淼水Historical363k WordsOngoing Jing’an Office squad leader Jiang Chenli only wants to save up for his wedding and live a quiet life. But after rescuing a little girl, he is swept into the power struggles of the Jing Tian Prefecture. The mysterious identity of Zhao Wangshu, the truth behind the Human Pivot Case, the Heavenly Capital of Jade Capital suspended in the night sky, strange beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and a pact between a true dragon and Emperor Taizu: when the protagonist tears away the veil of tr 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This ancient-style novel about government affairs opens with an unexpected hostage situation at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant. The protagonist calculates various expenses, subdues the thugs, and then uses a temporary kinship connection to help a woman escape. Highly recommended!

21. 421 大 The Second Son of the Zhao Royal Family 大赵嫡次子 The Wind Is Fair, the Bamboo Sways风正竹轻Historical4.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as the second legitimate son of the Great Zhao Empire, he planned to live freely, drinking and making merry! But the powerful clans ran rampant, treacherous ministers held sway, rival nations eyed them hungrily, and his elder brother was frail. So! Zhao Yu could only destroy the powerful clans, eliminate the treacherous ministers, unite the nations, and pave the way for his big brother! Prince Jin's motto: What's mine is mine! It's all mine! Ahem, no, wait. What's my brother 17.2kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    This ancient-style novel about government affairs opens with an unexpected hostage situation at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant. The protagonist calculates various expenses, subdues the criminals, and then uses a temporary kinship ties to help a woman escape. Highly recommended!

22. 422 明 Detective Lu Yong 明侦探陆用 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Lu Yong, 25 years old. Occupation: military police. Position: criminal investigator in the Military Commission's Security Department. On March 1, 2023, he entered the Kunlun Mountains while pursuing a major military spy accused of stealing secrets and murder, and vanished without a trace. The Great Ming Dynasty, 1699, the sixth year of the Mingwu reign. Lu Yong appeared in the Daqing Mountains of Taiping Prefecture, in what is now Dangtu County, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province. At the time, all L 6.7kReads9.0Score945Shelves

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    Highly rated books, I've read them all. I read them all without saying a word. [Thinking]

23. 423 通EN The Netherworld Scholar Immortal 通幽小儒仙 You Zi Yin油子吟Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted “Where is this?” “Perhaps... the River of Forgetfulness...” “Who are you?” “Wuchang...” “I've never heard of anyone called Wuchang in this world.” “From now on... that's who I'll be!” The soul crosses the River of Forgetfulness, while its thoughts remain on the other shore. What is gained from all beings must be returned to all beings. When Su Mo woke up, he was no longer in his former life. He went to the capital to sit the imperial examinations, but accidentally stumbled into an immortal schem 63.4kReads9.4Score6.7kShelves
24. 424 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical167k WordsOngoing [Ensemble political intrigue + entrusted heir + factional strife + expansion of the realm + redressing an old injustice] [Wronged powerful minister male lead x emperor female lead disguised as a man] Also known as "After I Blundered into the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Was the Imperial Family" On a winter night in the seventh year of Chengxu, Emperor Zhao Ning Fu suddenly went mad. Wearing the robes of his favorite consort, Yan, he climbed the bell tower and rang the funeral bell before fall 173Reads—Score104Shelves

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    A complex ensemble cast embodying political intrigue, with everyone displaying high intelligence. The story features elements of entrusting the heir to a prince, factional struggles, territorial expansion, seeking justice for old cases, and counter-espionage. There's no time travel, and no supporting characters with diminished intelligence. Alternative title: "After Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Am the Imperial Family."

25. 425 穿 In Northern Qi, My Pets Became the Emperor and Empress 穿越北齐，宠物成了皇帝和皇后 The Galaxy Flows into the Stars天河入星Historical185k WordsOngoing [History + struggle for supremacy + war + multiple heroines + lighthearted comedy + decisive violence + hard-edged political schemes] I transmigrate to Northern Qi and become Gao Changgong, suffering the suspicions and machinations of Emperor Gao Wei. But my beloved dog, Dahuang, and my beloved cat, Xiaobai, transmigrate along with me! Dahuang becomes Emperor Gao Wei, and Xiaobai becomes the empress. Minister: Your Majesty, I believe Prince of Lanling is plotting a rebellion! Gao Wei: Oh? Then c 468Reads—Score238Shelves

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    This is a historical time-travel romance novel where the protagonist transmigrates into the body of Prince Lanling, Gao Changgong, and brings his own pet along. The premise is novel and imaginative, combining humor with political intrigue.

26. 426 穿 Transmigration: After They Kicked Me Out, My Uncle’s Family Regretted It 穿越：赶我走后，大伯一家后悔了 Cabbage Stewed with Mushrooms白菜炖蘑菇Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Alternate world, ancient times, farming, conquest, no System. Twenty-six-year-old Li Lingyun transmigrated and became Li Lingyun, an eighteen-year-old coward from Qingquan Village in the Xia Dynasty. The original owner had just brought his bride home when he fell to his death. After receiving all of the original owner's memories, Li Lingyun refused to keep slaving away for his uncle's family. He seized the opportunity to demand that his uncle return the harvest from his family's land. His uncle' 4.3kReads8.5Score418Shelves
27. 427 如 How to Become a Chancellor for the Ages 如何成为千古名相 Ripples on the Cold River寒江回澜Historical353k WordsCompleted (Alternate history) (A great tale of political intrigue) The founding emperor of this dynasty rose from humble beginnings, ended three hundred years of chaos, established the Great Yong, and divided the realm into twenty-one circuits. The dynasty has ruled the Central Plains for more than seventy years. To the north lies Northern Liang, to the south Southern Qi, the eastern border meets the vast sea, and the west reaches the great desert. In the twenty-eighth year of Yuanjia, Fan Yunzhou trav 333Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    No system, not for beginners, excellent writing, highly recommended!

28. 428 世 The Invincible Heir 世子无敌 By the Yili River以礼河畔Historical590k WordsCompleted What should you do if you transmigrate to another world with no powerful connections? Zhao Yun said, “No problem! When you're out in the world, you make your own identity. First, get control of the army, then make money, and give yourself the title of heir to a prince.” After years of scheming, his useless father became a prince with a different surname, and he became Great Xia's most useless princely heir. Now he had powerful connections. Zhao Yun said, “A life of luxury and pleasure is the goo 27Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    This book, a rare find among Tomato's works, features fully developed characters, a delicate writing style, and no system. The protagonist, a seemingly useless prince, is forced into a marriage, which is actually a ploy to summon him to the capital as a hostage, thereby stripping his father of his military power. Faced with this situation of being discarded after his usefulness is over, the protagonist calmly handles the situation and ultimately escapes unscathed, embarking on a journey to conquer another world. The plot is tightly woven and intricately linked, with top-notch depictions of political intrigue. What's rare is that all the characters are intelligent; if you enjoy a system-free, fast-paced story, just go for it!

29. 429 山 A Strategy for Realm and Rivers: Chronicles of Court and Jianghu 山河策【庙堂江湖录】 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Historical309k WordsCompleted [Peerless Heir] [Jianghu and Court] [Blood-and-Iron Warfare] [Political Intrigue and Wits] [Alternate History] [Chivalry and Tenderness] [No Transmigration] [No Golden Finger] The Dingbian Prince’s household is wiped out. Ten-year-old heir Ling Canglan narrowly escapes. After years in hiding, he makes his name in a single stroke. He studies both literature and martial arts, and grows into a man of great talent. Faced with the enmity of his country and the hatred of his family, he joins the army 2.2kReads7.0Score165Shelves

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    It's worth watching.

30. 430 三 Three Kingdoms: Shu Han's Strategist, Charging Through the Enemy Seven Times at Changban Slope 三国：蜀汉军师，长坂坡七进七出 Chilled Tofu Pudding冰镇豆腐脑Historical569k WordsOngoing Qin Cao transmigrated to the late Eastern Han dynasty, with the promise that he could return to the modern world after he died. But he had a passive ability that let him retaliate with 100 percent effectiveness. He could strike back against anything, in every possible way. At the time, Xu Shu had joined Cao Cao's camp, and the “Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage” storyline was about to begin. Unexpectedly, Liu Bei got lost and stumbled upon Qin Cao's home. Liu Bei: “If you don't mind having me 2.2kReads9.2Score250Shelves

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    I think these are okay books, but the author doesn't update the first three books very often, so I have to wait and see.

31. 431 水 Water Margin: Dual Transmigration, Jinlian and Wusong Save the Great Song 水浒之【双穿】金莲武松救大宋 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Historical176k WordsOngoing [A New Take on Water Margin] [Siblings Transmigrate Together] [Rewriting Song History] [Eliminating Rebels] [Cleverly Destroying the Six Traitors] [War and Bloodshed] Chu Sitong: Dual doctorates in Chinese and Western medicine. Chu Siyuan: An officer in the peacekeeping forces. The siblings both died in an accident. Unexpectedly, they transmigrated into the world of Water Margin at the end of the Northern Song dynasty. Relying on their respective strengths, the siblings worked together, not only 1Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 432 昏 The Fainthearted Empress: I’m Truly a Loyal Minister of Great Zhou 昏君女帝，我真是大周忠臣 Persevere, but Charge Extra自强不息得加钱Historical647k WordsOngoing [Losing-Dog Empress + Empress Consort as the Main Wife + System-Free Alternate-History Power Fantasy] I serve as a loyal minister in ancient times. The empress is a cute, foolish ruler who has shut herself away and neglects the affairs of state, while the regent consort is actually my fiancée. How can I govern the country well with a foolish ruler, then marry my regent fiancée? As a loyal minister of Great Zhou, I must sideline the empress and use the emperor as a figurehead to command those who 2.2kReads9.0Score170Shelves
33. 433 驸 The Prince Consort Wears Women's Clothes 驸马本钗裙 Tingting Yu Li亭亭欲离Ancient Romance675k WordsOngoing Recently rated. GL romance with a touch of ensemble cast. [A new “female” top scholar, well-read and highly skilled in martial arts]* [The princess, seemingly harmless but full of surprises, and the Emperor’s favorite] An alternate ancient setting, no golden finger or fantasy elements. The story starts with the imperial examinations and moves on to political intrigue. No male lead; both leads are women!! She was once a beloved daughter, doted on by her father and brothers. Her elder brother cam 161Reads8.3Score118Shelves

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    This story features a political intrigue surrounding the imperial examinations and two female protagonists; please do not read if you are bothered by this.

34. 434 键 Yang Tinghe on the Keyboard 键盘上的杨廷和 Little Bao Is So Nice小宝很奈斯Historical481k WordsCompleted [Yang Tinghe | Male-Centered Lead | Historical Epic | Romance and Marriage | Political Intrigue] Yang Tinghe, grand secretary of the Ming dynasty, recounts his romantic and political adventures in modern language, with a playful take on his own life. [Matchmaking Trip to Yunnan] Help Mu Cong put down the Xundian rebellion and bring the region under direct administration. [Wedding Night] My concubine climbed into my bed... [The Truth About Grain Transport] Men and women alike are beheaded. [The 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The prime minister revealed his love history: on his wedding night, his wife and concubines slept together; father and son engaged in sexual activity in a brothel. He was bisexual, and his homosexuality was palpable. A Sichuan man, using the "Mingyue style" (a literary style), passionately recounted the things that Mingyue (the famous poet of the Ming Dynasty) never told him.

35. 435 大 The Sui Dynasty: After Ten Years of Amnesia, Yang Guang Takes the World by Storm 大隋：失忆十年，杨广杀翻全世界 Losing One's Composure乱了方寸Historical5.0M WordsOngoing This book is also known as: “I've Got a Brain Disorder, So How Did I Become the Most Powerful Warlord?”, “Oh No, I've Been Urging My Dad to Rebel This Whole Time, But He's Actually Yang Guang?”, and “The Only Village Chief on Earth,” among other titles. Synopsis: During the Daye era of the Sui dynasty, Yang An transmigrates into the body of an amnesiac only son of a wealthy merchant surnamed Yang, living outside Luoyang, the eastern capital. Determined to make his father great, Yang An devotes a 22.3kReads8.5Score2.1kShelves

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    This lacks a systematic approach and is set during the reign of Emperor Yang of Sui, making it suitable for those who enjoy meticulous research.

36. 436 重 Reborn as the Legitimate Daughter: Ninth Prince, I'm Not Running Away 重生嫡女：九皇子我不逃了 Breeze at Dawn微风拂晓Ancient Romance591k WordsCompleted [Synopsis] [Reborn + devoted to each other + powerful hero and heroine + tender protection + alternate history] In her previous life, Mu Qingyan gave her heart to the wrong man. After he had used her, her entire family, along with her maternal relatives, the Shen family, were executed. One hundred and twenty-six people died. Reborn at thirteen, she was still the legitimate daughter of the Mu family, and none of the tragedies had happened yet. The Ninth Prince, Situ Yichen, who had accompanied he 150Reads8.8Score—Shelves
37. 437 隋 Wolf Smoke at the End of the Sui Dynasty 隋末狼烟 Plain Robes ke素衣keHistorical376k WordsCompleted [No System] [One Female Lead] [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Novel] In the fifth year of Daye, the realm was at peace, but chaos was just around the corner. The moment Qin Shaoling opened his eyes, he had become the orphan of Princess Yicheng. His parents had been killed by Pei Ju, the most powerful court favorite of the dynasty. The Guanlong Group, the aristocratic clans of Shandong, Buddhism and Daoism, and the Eastern and Western Turks: everyone on this chessboard was a pawn. Only he knew how it 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you're looking for something to read, check out "The Smoke of War at the End of the Sui Dynasty." The world is in turmoil, with the Guanlong Group, powerful families, and foreign tribes vying for power. Everyone is a pawn; watch the protagonist stir up the chessboard of the era.

38. 438 出 On the Day of My Funeral, I Smashed the Coffin and Married the Regent 出殡日！砸棺椁！转身嫁摄政王 Three Days of Cold寒三日Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Beloved by everyone + powerful heroine] In her previous life, she trusted the wrong people. A conspiracy turned her from the pampered eldest daughter of the Bai family, envied by all, into someone everyone despised as disloyal and unfilial. Her six brothers, who loved her dearly, lost their heads because of her. Her maternal grandfather, who cherished her like a precious jewel, was framed because of her, and his lifelong reputation was ruined! She seethed with hatred! Reborn on the day of her g 3.4kReads9.2Score535Shelves
39. 439 我 My Drunkard Dad 我的酒鬼老爹 Cold Winds from the North塞北寒风Historical304k WordsOngoing I really didn’t get the Burning Technique… A drunkard for a father and a scheming mother gave birth to a clueless boy. Mystery + political intrigue + deduction + crime-solving + martial arts world No System, no golden finger, and no reloading a save to start over. No invincibility, no brainlessness, no harem, and no saintly hero. Life is full of ups and downs, and people come in all sorts. With a broken sword in hand, the young man roams the world, gradually unraveling the mystery of his birth! 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fictional historical setting with no set system, featuring both imperial court and martial arts world. Come check it out! [Sending hearts][Please follow][Sending hearts]

40. 440 摄 The Regent's Uncle's Little One Is Begging for Affection Again 摄政王皇叔家的崽崽又撒娇了 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] In her previous life, Murujin devoted herself to the crown prince, only to have her position as empress taken away, her military seal confiscated, and a cup of poisoned wine sent to kill her in the Cold Palace. Three years later, Murujin is reborn. She swears to overthrow the emperor and plunge the kingdom into chaos! Word has it that the usually aloof Prince Regent Qi Junxian now has a willful little girl by his side, one who sweetly calls him "Uncle Emperor." "Your Highness! The you 18kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
41. 441 战 Warring States: Jin's Desperate Counterattack to Reclaim Han, Zhao, and Wei 战国：晋国绝地反击，收复韩赵魏 Feng Shaoshui封少水Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [This novel is set against the historical backdrop of the Partition of Jin. Familiarity with this event will help you enjoy the story.] [Ancient Warring States setting + rival states vying for supremacy + the Hundred Schools of Thought + political maneuvering + battles of wit and courage + no System + no harem + not for beginners] After transmigrating to the early Warring States period, he becomes Ji Jiujiu, the last ruler of Jin. His rise begins with infiltrating the Mohists. He keeps a low pro 3.7kReads8.8Score296Shelves

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    The Warring States period was a time of great upheaval and fierce competition among feudal lords. Through strategic maneuvering and diplomacy, the world was eventually unified.

42. 442 通 The Chambermaid's Attendant 通房家丁 Ling Yuan Zang灵渊葬Historical604k WordsCompleted “With the mistress’s approval, Xiao Qiushan has been promoted to bedchamber servant.” “Good. I’m almost at the top.” Master of the household > Principal wife > Chief steward / Outer-courtyard manager > Bedchamber servant > Ordinary registered servant > Menial laborers and maids 7.3kReads6.5Score781Shelves

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    No system, servant novel, minor harem

43. 443 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 90.8kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves
44. 444 布 The Commoner's Stratagem: I Shape the World from Behind the Scenes 布衣谋：我在幕后定天下 The Flower Monk Who Doesn't Chant Sutras花和尚不念经Historical305k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a refugee in the Great Zhou dynasty, Deng Chuan asked for little: just a peaceful life and the chance to protect the children by his side. But one night in a ruined temple, he stumbled upon a secret assassination plotted at court. He had no wish to get involved, but the chaos of the age swept him up. He had no taste for political scheming and no hunger for fame. He relied only on his wits to protect those around him and uphold what he believed in. He built a firm fou 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Finally found a political intrigue novel that isn't just about satisfying wish fulfillment! Set in an alternate history, the protagonist carefully plots his moves, and the court intrigue, power struggles, and human manipulation are all exceptionally well-written. If you're looking for a book to read and want to settle down and enjoy a good read, this is the one for you.

45. 445 重 Reborn, I Became the Silly Prince's Beloved 重生后我成了傻王心尖宠 An Zhiyi6安知意6Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The original novel for the historical short drama The Beloved of Jingzhou [A foolish prince who plays the pig to eat the tiger vs. a strong heroine who fiercely protects her husband] [Revenge + punishing scumbags + doted on by everyone + satisfying story + equally powerful leads + both sexually inexperienced] In her previous life, she devoted her entire clan’s strength to helping a scumbag ascend the throne, only to see her family destroyed and die alone in the cold palace. Given a new life, on 593Reads9.2Score399Shelves
46. 446 三 Three Kingdoms: General, Who’s More Beautiful, Your Concubine or the Empress? 三国：将军，妾身与皇后，谁更美 Jing Yunlong景云龙Historical2.0M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, he transmigrates as Cao Ang, Cao Cao's eldest son, who was supposed to die in the Battle of Wancheng. At death's door, he activates the “Life-Prolonging Talent System.” Only by winning over the peerless beauties of history can he extend his lifespan and unlock talents. Along the way, Cao Ang uses the System to win over beauties and prolong his life, while secretly building up his strength: curbing Liu Bei's rise, blockading the waterways of Jiangdong, and breaking up enemy al 29.3kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves

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    There is a useless system

47. 447 将 A General's Grudge 将军恨 The Last Bowl of Wontons最后一碗抄手Historical273k WordsOngoing No System, alternate history, no cheat powers, humorous, slow burn, no harem, realistic approach. Read with care if any of that bothers you. The turbulent Three Kingdoms era has come to a close. Chen Yu often laments the irreversible fall of Shu Han, regretting that after the Wei and Jin dynasties, Huaxia plunged into three centuries of chaos. It's hard not to wonder: if Ji Han had united the realm and continued the history of the Han dynasty, could the tragic history of people being reduced to 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book has no system; it's a fictional ancient historical novel, but the author writes it incredibly well.

48. 448 王 The Prince’s Cherished Treasure 王府心尖宠 Tea Scatters荼散Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Sixteen years ago, because of a remark by an old Daoist, Su Niannian and her twin sister were raised apart. For sixteen years, her sister grew up with their parents and siblings, while Su Niannian was raised by their grandmother. Sixteen years later, her sister returned to the capital with their parents, only to discover that Su Niannian, left behind in the capital, had become the apple of Prince Su's household's eye. "We don't care about them! Our prince's estate is bigger and prettier than the 24.9kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves
49. 449 为 To Avoid Planting Rice, I Work Hard to Pass the Imperial Exams 为了不插秧，努力考科举 Three Layers of Belly Fat三层肚腩Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation is now streaming] A modern SSS-rank researcher dies suddenly and transmigrates to the Great Xing Dynasty. His health is so poor that he's not allowed to pick rice in the fields until he's six. Sunstruck and light-headed, Li Jing decides that farming with this body is a risky business, so he immediately resolves to study for the imperial examinations. That's what he's good at; the transplanting can be left to the professionals! The following year, now named Li Yiqing, 23kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
50. 450 朕 I Told You to Take Charge of the Empire, So Why Do You Just Want to Live Off the Princess? 朕让你接管江山，你却只想吃公主软饭？ Jiannan Village剑南村Historical215k WordsCompleted Zhou Xuan had finally managed to escape the life of a live-in son-in-law. But just as he left one den of trouble, he fell straight into another. Zhou Xuan: What, you want me to marry into another family? No way am I becoming a live-in son-in-law. Not in this lifetime. I worked so hard to stop being one! Now I have power and influence! My martial arts are unmatched! So... so why? Palace attendant: Because the one who wants you as her husband is the peerlessly beautiful Grand Princess. Zhou Xuan: 3Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical fiction story where the protagonist travels back in time to become the emperor's son-in-law and marries a princess. The female lead is intelligent, the male lead is quick-witted, and the plot is well-structured. It's an engaging political intrigue novel.

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