Looking for Alternate-History Novels with Show-Off Poetry 求历史架空文，诗词装逼的，

1. 1 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 63.7kReads9.4Score6.7kShelves

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   This brings us to these books, especially the first one by Youqi, which I highly recommend.

2. 2 无 The Peerless Poet Sage 无双诗圣 Cheng Yunfu乘云复Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Confucian Fantasy + One Female Lead] The Great Zhou Dynasty is an age when poetry and prose can move the world! Write a fine poem, and you'll gain peerless literary fame, praised throughout the land. You can even stir the power of heaven and earth, turning it into countless arrows that rain down on enemy nations! Poetry and prose hold tremendous power in this era. After transmigrating, he finds that his fiancée has joined forces with outsiders to bully him? Ha! With the literary treasures of fi 5.7kReads8.5Score427Shelves
3. 3 最 The Last Sage of Letters 最后一位文圣 Jiang Wan蒋万Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted [The Way of Letters] [No System] [Traditional power progression] [No harem] [Not invincible] Endless darkness, a single glimmer of starlight. The boy Jiang Ling opens his eyes and wakes in a prison, only to discover that he has transmigrated to ancient times. The seas have changed, the world has transformed. Though the Way of Letters flourishes here, only Confucius and Mencius are known; Li Bai and Du Fu are nowhere to be found… “Doesn’t matter. I’ll take care of it!” 7.9kReads8.2Score806Shelves
4. 4 百 A Top Scholar Hailed by a Hundred Sages! And You Call Him a Sour Confucian Scholar? 百圣齐鸣的状元郎！你管这叫酸儒秀才？ Pretending to Be a Fish, Playing in the Water扮鱼戏水Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted Also known as: I Became a Sage Through Reading [Transmigration] [Feel-Good Wish Fulfillment] [The Way of Literature] A masterpiece of Confucian cultivation: [Takes off at Chapter 89, explodes at Chapter 93] “If you, Lin Yi, had not been born, the literary path would have languished in darkness for ten thousand years!” This is a world where reading grants literary talent. Lin Yi reads Earth’s Classic of Poetry, Songs of Chu, Han fu poetry, Tang poetry, and Song ci poetry, cultivating a noble spir 822Reads8.8Score143Shelves
5. 5 逍 The Carefree Little Confucian Immortal 逍遥小儒仙 Red Star Dragon Fruit红星火龙果Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In this world, the literary path reigns supreme. Scholars command literary seals, cultivate literary energy, and open literary palaces. A Ninth-Rank Aperture-Opening Literary Seal lets you read ten lines at a glance and gives you a light, healthy body. An Eighth-Rank Body-Cultivating Literary Seal lets words cloak your body, as if aided by the divine. A Seventh-Rank Benevolent Scholar Literary Seal… “You know poetry, lyrics, songs, essays, calligraphy, painting, chess, and popular fiction?” “I k 309Reads8.6Score109Shelves
6. 6 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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   The main theme is traveling back to ancient times, becoming a plagiarist, and enjoying the constant escapades of being cool.

7. 7 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 4.9kReads8.5Score289Shelves

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   The protagonist transmigrates to ancient times, orphaned and forced to become a live-in son-in-law. His adoptive parents constantly plot to seize his inheritance. To escape his fate, he begins selling poetry to build his fortune, assists a princess in ascending the throne, gains the support of a duke, firmly grasps military power, and even the empress wants to be his concubine.

8. 8 写 A Hundred Schools of Thought Clash over My Poetry 写诗引起的百家争鸣 Wasted in the Mortal World枉度红尘Historical1.2M WordsCompleted The mighty Yangtze flows east, and sorrow fills my heart as I transmigrate. My soul arrives, yet my memories are lost; still, the poems remain in my mind. Sun Shangzhi transmigrates to an ancient world parallel to Earth, but he does not inherit the original owner’s memories, leaving him completely lost and unsure what to do. As he stands bewildered, he recites a poem that is overheard by the daughter of the great scholar Sima. From then on, he begins a life of passing off copied poems as his own 7.4kReads8.1Score556Shelves

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   Tang and Song poetry represents the pinnacle of Chinese literary beauty. What stories lie behind each masterpiece? How did these literary giants express their joys and sorrows, their spirits soaring? Reading poetry from a different perspective reveals different poetic meanings. From the fiercely independent Luo Binwang, to the eternally romantic Du Fu, the underdog Gao Shi, the perfect male god Wang Wei, the artistic Meng Haoran, the romantic Wen Tingyun, the strong-willed Li Qingzhao, and the multi-talented Xin Qiji… thirty masters of poetry, covering nearly three hundred classic poems. The book is meticulously researched, integrating poetry and history, stringing together dazzling moments from the Tang and Song literary world, offering a glimpse into a turbulent and passionate history.

9. 9 儒 The Confucian Way Reigns Supreme? I’m Reciting Tang Poems in Another World! 儒道至上？我在异界背唐诗！ Zhang Yi'an张亦安Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsCompleted Ci Song, a university student majoring in Chinese language and literature, transmigrates to another world: a strange realm where Confucianism reigns supreme. Here, only scholars can command the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and transcend the mortal realm to become saints. Then Ci Song makes a startling discovery: this world has no Li Bai or Du Fu. For someone who can recite all three hundred Tang poems by heart, this is undoubtedly the best of times. A slow-burn story, with plenty of fore 36.1kReads8.7Score3.9kShelves
10. 10 被 After My Engagement Was Broken, My Identity as a Poet Immortal Was Revealed 被退婚后，我诗仙的身份曝光了 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical2.8M WordsCompleted New book announcement: My Husband, Be Good. The Princess Is Here to Steal You Away. Thank you for showing your support by checking it out. This book is also known as After My Engagement Was Broken Off, My Identity as a Poetry Immortal Was Revealed. Li Chen’an transmigrates to the Ning Kingdom and becomes an unwanted son kicked out of his home! His background is truly tragic: He began his lessons at three, yet by eleven he still couldn’t recite the Three Character Classic. Then he spent three yea 4.8kReads8.9Score944Shelves
11. 11 风 The Debauched Prodigal Son 风流败家子 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical3.8M WordsCompleted [Entry in the January 2020 Silver Vote Contest] Wang Kang, a university student from the twenty-first century, finds his soul in ancient times and becomes the wastrel young master of an earl’s household. He was too poor in his previous life, so in this one he wants nothing more than a beautiful wife, a life of wine and dreams, and the easy existence of a wastrel who can coast through life. But he never expected his family to be surrounded by crises and troubles to keep piling up from outside... 18.9kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves

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    Well, since it's a fictional historical setting, the first element of enjoyment has to be poetry; otherwise, half the enjoyment is lost.

12. 12 穿 After Transmigrating, I Got Three Wives. Refusing Them Is Illegal! 穿越后领了三个媳妇，不领犯法！ Jun Jiu Si君九思Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Lu Qing transmigrates and becomes a minor scholar in Manglong Village. While he’s scraping by on wild vegetables in a house with nothing but four bare walls, the local authorities force a pretty wife on him. Everyone assumes he’s chosen a money pit and will end up in prison next year. But to their surprise, Lu Qing thrives: he builds houses, sets up factories, and becomes famous far and wide, even catching the attention of the imperial court... 5.5kReads8.7Score626Shelves
13. 13 臣 I Was a Commoner, Yet After I Transmigrated, I Got Two Wives 臣本布衣，穿越就领俩媳妇 Chengfengpeng Himself乘风鹏本尊Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Lin Yu accidentally transmigrates to the backward feudal dynasty of Dachang and becomes a simple-minded farmer. Dachang is poor and taxes are steep, but wives are assigned to men. To live a life with a wife and children gathered around a warm hearth, Lin Yu has no choice but to work hard and make something of himself. Before long, he becomes the richest man in Dachang and renders many services to the dynasty. Even the old emperor wants to marry his princess to him. "I was but a commoner. It is a 996Reads8.4Score102Shelves
14. 14 逍 The Carefree Crown Prince 逍遥太子传 Yan Shisan烟十叁Historical5.0M WordsCompleted + [Alternate world] + [Lighthearted] + [No angst] + [Wildly satisfying] + [No System] Ye Xun transmigrated. From the start, he was the Crown Prince of Great Xia, but unfortunately, he had already been deposed. Still, Ye Xun had no lofty ambitions. He only cared about money. All he wanted was to be an idle prince, indulging in wine and women and resting his head on a beauty’s lap. But things didn’t go as planned. Ye Xun had no intention of stirring up trouble again, yet he w 36.9kReads9.0Score3.8kShelves
15. 15 再 Make Me Prince Consort Again, and I'll Start a Rebellion 再让我当驸马，我就要造反了 Wann an Niu Er皖南牛二Historical4.9M WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of the short drama The Foolish Son-in-Law of Great Qian. Qin Mo, a single history nerd, transmigrates to Great Qian and becomes the foolish heir of the Duke of Qin’s household. He only wants to spend his life carefree, raising fighting roosters and walking his dogs, but everyone keeps pressuring him! Duke of Qin: Son, I’m begging you. Please marry the princess! The Emperor of Great Qian: My good son-in-law, you’re my lucky star. You have to be the imperial son-in-law 6kReads8.8Score816Shelves
16. 16 我 My Proud and Talented Lady of the Marquis’s Manor 我的侯府傲娇才娘子 When Bai Ze Arrives白泽来时Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Also known as: “I Just Transmigrated and Picked Up a Proud Marquis Household Heiress” and “One Female Lead” Food gives life continuity. Music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and song give it charm. A little wealth, fame, and success give it grandeur. Gu Zhengyan transmigrated and unexpectedly won first place in a poetry competition. He even married a young lady from a marquis’s household, only for the furious marquis to throw them both out. Gu Zhengyan took his wife back to his impoverish 31.7kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves
17. 17 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 228.3kReads9.5Score28.1kShelves
18. 18 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 34.2kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves

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    ① The protagonist encounters misfortune and is entrusted with caring for a young girl. Using his past experience, he starts from scratch and turns his impoverished scholar's plight around. [Ongoing] ② The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar. He encounters a mother and daughter seeking help. After accepting their request, he earns a living and stabilizes his life through his abilities. [Completed] ③ The protagonist initially intends to be a spendthrift, but uses his accumulated knowledge to save refugees and break free from predicaments during a crisis. [Completed] ④ To find a way out, the protagonist uses his talent to navigate various situations, gradually establishing himself and building a foundation in his humble circumstances. [Completed] ⑤ The protagonist transmigrates into the body of an unlucky fellow. After his engagement is broken off, he abandons the imperial examinations and uses poetry to aid his business ventures, unexpectedly becoming a businessman with both poetic fame and business opportunities. [Ongoing]

19. 19 开 Wounded from the Start, I Still Pacified the Realm and Built a Golden Age 开局重伤，我照样平天下创盛世 Rehmannia Pill地黄丸Historical2.7M WordsCompleted Xu You opens his eyes after coming out of a coma. He sees a thin trace of blood seeping from his chest and abdomen and looks around in confusion, only to witness an age that will never stop bleeding! Watch as the fox-like mastermind who once dominated the financial world in his previous life establishes himself south of the Yangtze in this chaotic age, climbs to the heights of power, schemes in the imperial court, shapes the fate of the realm, pacifies north and south, and ushers in a golden age 5.1kReads8.7Score471Shelves

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    A great book whose title doesn't do it justice; the author is incredibly knowledgeable and covers a wealth of information. You won't regret reading it!

20. 20 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 16.3kReads8.2Score984Shelves

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    This is an alternate history novel with no system, multiple female leads, clear logic, well-developed characters, a rich and concise plot, and a blend of national and personal vendettas. It's a story with both humor and pathos. Welcome to read! [Laugh][Admiration][Please follow]

21. 21 重 Valuing Scholarship over Arms: Have You Heard of Tang Poetry and Song Lyrics? 重文轻武：你们可知唐诗宋词 Hall of Yin and Yang两仪殿Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Ye Tian transmigrates to the Great Xia and becomes a poor scholar. He has no System, no golden finger, and not even the original owner’s memories. Fortunately, in this world, all other pursuits are inferior to scholarship. One Tang poem shakes the literary world of Great Xia! One Song lyric paints the splendor of Great Xia! “Establish a heart for Heaven and Earth, a destiny for the people, the lost teachings of the sages, and peace for all generations.” At the Imperial Academy, Ye Tian recites Z 7.4kReads8.5Score496Shelves

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    Alternate history + plagiarism + poetry + showing off and face-slapping + poetry and lyrics battles ① The protagonist transmigrates to the Great Xia Dynasty, becoming a poor scholar. No system, no cheat codes, not even the original owner's memories. Fortunately, in this world, all other pursuits are inferior, only studying is noble. A Tang poem shakes the Great Xia literary world! A Song lyric depicts the splendor of the Great Xia! "To establish a heart for heaven and earth, to establish a destiny for the people, to continue the lost learning of the past sages, to usher in an era of peace for all generations." Inside the Imperial Academy, the protagonist recites these four lines by Zhang Zai, captivating scholars throughout the land!

22. 22 不 If I Don’t Take the Imperial Exams, Should I Just Farm? 不科举，难道种地？ You Suo有所Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The new novel Sequence: Creator is currently being serialized. Give it a read! It's a story about surviving the apocalypse. Thank you 🙏. [Alternate History] [Imperial Examinations] [Plagiarist] [Political Scheming] [Farming] [No System] The barbarians on all four frontiers: anyone who dares invade will see their nation destroyed, their people wiped out, and their descendants cut off. I want this golden age to be exactly as I envision it. History is long, but I need only make the slightest effort 5.5kReads8.6Score398Shelves

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    You can't imagine the joy of plagiarism!

23. 23 若 If I Could Transmigrate, I'd Bask in Beauty and Become a Little Poet Sage 若我穿越，倚红偎翠，做个小诗仙 Little Octopus一只小章鱼Historical729k WordsOngoing [Literary Plagiarism + Poetic Duels Between Talents + Multiple Heroines + Poetry] Su Qinghuan wakes up to find himself in a bandit stronghold, about to be executed. The absurd part is that he manages to survive by reciting a few poems. To his astonishment, although the Great Qian Empire reveres poetry and prose, there is no Li Bai, no Du Fu, no Yuan Zhen, and no Bai Juyi. Does that mean he can recite their poems whenever he likes? From there, Su Qinghuan becomes a tutor in poetry and prose, atte 381Reads7.5Score—Shelves
24. 24 被 After My Engagement Was Broken Off, I Couldn’t Hide That I’m a Poetry Immortal 被退婚后，我诗仙的身份瞒不住了 Hall of Yin and Yang两仪殿Historical1.2M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Qian, where civil pursuits are prized over martial ones, Ye Tian is dumped from the start. Unexpectedly, a casual remark, “Luoyang's flowers are fair as brocade, but I arrive when spring has passed,” wins the hearts of the young women around him. Years later, with so many confidantes calling him the Poetry Immortal, Ye Tian makes a public declaration: “I wanted to get along with you all as an ordinary person, but all I got in return was distance. I won't pretend 8.3kReads8.1Score571Shelves
25. 25 开 One Poem from the Start, and the Entire Court Was Shocked! 开局一首诗，震惊满朝文武！ Horse-Monkey Shochu马猴烧酒Historical1.9M WordsCompleted The most capable weapons expert in the nation's special forces transmigrates into the body of the Han Dynasty's Ninth Prince, embarking on a legendary path to power. With strong liquor and a swift steed, he charges onto the battlefield, claiming all the world's power, beauty, and fragrance for himself. 180Reads9.0Score—Shelves
26. 26 带 Touring Ancient Times with an Arsenal 带着军火逛古代 Just Passing Through经过而已Historical1.0M WordsCompleted (Alternate history + multiple heroines + pocket dimension + modern weapons + conquest + unlimited supplies) In a chaotic age of famine, the harvest fails and people resort to eating their own children. I can travel between two worlds and have unlimited supplies and weapons. Watch me save the world and build a paradise where people can live in peace and prosperity. 12.9kReads7.9Score1.4kShelves

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    Super pretentious, and has all the modern amenities.

27. 27 带 I Took a Super Mall on a Tour of Ancient Times 带着超级商场逛古代 Just Passing Through经过而已Historical3.4M WordsCompleted [Print edition published] [Complete] [Alternate History + Transmigration + Pocket Dimension + Modern Weapons + Power Fantasy + Farming + Lighthearted Comedy + Daily Life] No money? I can pull out anything from my pocket dimension and live off it for the rest of my life. You’re a grandmaster? Let’s see how many bullets you can withstand. Want to get stronger? I just need a sip of water from my pocket dimension. I punish thugs, kill villains, fleece the Japanese, and take on the West. Food deliver 33.4kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves
28. 28 乞 The Beggar Poet Immortal 乞丐诗仙 Pencil Scholar铅笔书生Historical641k WordsCompleted In the barren hills beyond a frontier city, Xu An transmigrates into the body of a foolish beggar. Drawing on the timeless poems he knew in his previous life, he astonishes everyone, outshines the finest talents in the realm, and wins an unparalleled reputation as a poet immortal. He charms the celebrated courtesan and wins the heart of a chivalrous heroine, woos a commandery princess and marries a valiant woman. He charges into battle, seizes the enemy’s banner, and takes the heads of their gen 5.4kReads8.5Score397Shelves
29. 29 山 Old Poems of Mountains and Rivers 山河诗旧 Silly and Dopey笨笨与呆呆Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [No Female Lead] [College Entrance Exam] [Travel and Sightseeing] [Poetry and Literature] [Writing Books and Establishing Ideas] [The four-volume outline is complete. Pure wish fulfillment, no angst ✊] On the eve of the college entrance exam, the gears of fate suddenly shifted, and Chen Jue transmigrated to a parallel world firmly controlled by powerful clans. Here, students from humble families seemed to be kept behind an invisible wall, with little chance to rise above their station. Chen Jue, 1.4kReads6.2Score100Shelves

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    Having transmigrated to a parallel world, the protagonist had forgotten all his college entrance exam knowledge. Fortunately, this world promoted classical Chinese, so he got a perfect score in Chinese, while neglecting other subjects. After becoming famous, he spent his time traveling, writing books, and achieving sainthood on the spot.

30. 30 九 The Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: This Useless Prince Holds the Realm Steady 九子夺嫡：我废物皇子鼎镇山河 Big Spender狗大户Historical1.9M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a useless prince, Li Zhun can usher in a golden age of poetry with just a few words, create timeless masterpieces with a wave of his hand, and turn the world upside down with a glance! Historian: Even if you combined the literary talent of every scholar in the land, it wouldn't equal half of his! Emperor: He is the future of our dynasty! General: If he would lead an army, the whole realm would belong to our dynasty! Merchant: Whatever the industry, he'd be t 2.1kReads8.7Score251Shelves

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    A novel that flaunts historical poetry: A Tang poem shakes the literary world of the Great Xia! A Song lyric depicts the splendor of the Great Xia! To establish a heart for heaven and earth, to establish a destiny for the people, to continue the lost learning of the past sages, and to usher in an era of peace for all generations.

31. 31 刚 I Just Became a Martial Artist, and a System for Rising to Sainthood Arrived 刚成武夫，逆袭成圣系统来了 Coffee Tea咖啡茶Eastern Fantasy648k WordsOngoing [A new novel from the author of I Became a Sage Through Reading, with 700,000 readers. Just received its rating] [Xuanhuan + Confucian cultivation + Absurd humor + Comedy + Subverting expectations + Visiting brothels to listen to music + Must-read] Ning Hao transmigrates to a world ruled by Confucian teachings, where a mysterious beggar declares him a once-in-a-thousand-years martial arts prodigy. But just as he becomes a martial artist, the Counterattack and Become a Sage System arrives thirty 7.8kReads8.6Score521Shelves

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    These books are good.

32. 32 瞒 I Can't Hide It Anymore: The Princess Asked Me to Write Poetry Late Last Night 瞒不住了：昨晚公主邀我深夜作诗 Golden Lightning金色闪电Historical434k WordsCompleted Li Fei transmigrates and wakes up with a princess beside him. To clear himself of suspicion, he has no choice but to copy a few poems from Three Hundred Tang Poems and shock the enemy nation... 62Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 带 Bringing Poetry to the Tang Dynasty 带着诗词闯大唐 Piao Feng Zhi飘风知Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Poetry-Based Face-Slapping + Power-Play Wish Fulfillment + Romance Between Two Strong Leads] The moment he opens his eyes, office worker Wang Zhishun has a Jinwu Guard's blade at his throat and has become the Tang Dynasty's most wanted criminal! At death's door, he blurts out Xin Qiji's line, “I searched for her thousands of times in the crowd,” and the princess takes him back to her residence: “This poem is yours to give me, and your life belongs to me!” From then on, Chang'an 1.7kReads8.1Score115Shelves

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    Absolutely fantastic! Trust me! You won't find a single negative review in the book review section! All positive reviews!

34. 34 公 The Princess Takes the Throne and Calls Off the Engagement, So I Marry the Goddess Empress of Luoshui 公主登基提退婚，我迎娶洛神女帝 Splendid Shangcheng锦绣尚城Historical166k WordsCompleted [Ridiculously Satisfying Romance + Hilarious and Lighthearted + Romance-Focused] Xiao Yichen transmigrates into the world as the heir to the Prince of Nanxun, betrothed to Princess Zhongli Yao. Talented in both letters and arms, he keeps such a low profile that Zhongli Yao mistakes him for a good-for-nothing. He once tried to dissuade Zhongli Yao from vying for the throne, but she wouldn't listen. For love, Xiao Yichen secretly helps her ascend to the throne. The first thing Zhongli Yao does aft 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This world has no inheritance of Tang and Song poetry, so the protagonist is awesome.

35. 35 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 2.2kReads9.0Score165Shelves
36. 36 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Begs Me to Start a Rebellion 大唐：李世民求我造反 Joy Throughout the Land天下乐Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Ke transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. He plans to use his skills as a motivational speaker to brainwash a loyal crew and keep his head down as an unremarkable prince. But eight years after transmigrating, he discovers that he brought along an entire national strategic reserve warehouse. So Li Ke throws caution to the wind. If he’s going to be a prince, he might as well be one who fears nothing and lives as freely as he pleases! First, he starts a newspaper to build his rep 156.4kReads9.5Score16.9kShelves

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37. 37 神 A Mythic Take on the Hundred Schools of Thought: I’m a Novelist 神话版百家争鸣之我是小说家 A Common Man's Fury匹夫一怒Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted This book was originally titled I Seek Immortality, Starting with Copying Books. After his death, down-on-his-luck comic artist Fang Ziping woke up in a world where a hundred schools of thought contended: Confucians could make their words reality; Painters could bring anything to life; Legalists wielded the authority of imperial decrees with every word; Monks could lift Mount Sumeru with their six-zhang golden bodies and stand firm for five hundred years! Fate Masters could decide whether someon 5.1kReads8.7Score377Shelves

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39. 39 寒 The Road to the Imperial Examinations for a Poor Scholar 寒门科举之路 Moon Glutinous White月糯白Historical821k WordsCompleted After surviving alone in the apocalypse for three years, Yang Han is betrayed by his teammates and scratched by a zombie. Unwilling to turn into one and get his head blown off, he takes his own life. To his surprise, he transmigrates into the body of a farm boy, the only son of a family with a thousand acres of fertile land. He can't handle the backbreaking work in the fields, and since all professions are inferior to studying, he has no choice but to set out on the path to the imperial examinat 193Reads8.6Score114Shelves
40. 40 重 Reborn as a Star with a Retro Vibe 重生年代感巨星 Not Far, Then Return不远复Urban1.1M WordsCompleted This is a slow-paced story. As the opening notes ring out, memories slowly unfold. This is our youth. The protagonist writes and sings songs all along the way, eventually becoming an entertainment superstar many years later, never forgetting his original aspirations as he presses forward. Let you on Blue Star enjoy a musical feast from Earth. The protagonist’s message: “I’m no genius. I’m just a content transporter with principles.” 532Reads5.4Score—Shelves
41. 41 我 I Became a Sage of Confucianism and the Dao by Copying Poetry 我靠抄诗成儒道圣人 The Original Half-Day Demon半天妖本尊Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted In the Haoran Realm, scholars’ words become law, and they wield the power of heaven and earth. Those who temper their bodies with righteous energy slay enemies with poetry, destroy kingdoms with verse, and use their writings to command the world’s respect. Ding Erdou transmigrates here carrying five thousand years of Chinese poetry and prose. He will write his way to sainthood, protect humanity, drive out demons, and set a chaotic world right. 2.8kReads8.1Score188Shelves
42. 42 书 A Servant at the Academy, Proving the Dao from Humble Beginnings 书院杂役，寒门证道 Looking Back at the Mountains and Rivers回首山河Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [No System + Ordinary-Person Cultivation + No Saintly Protagonist + No Harem + Every Grudge Repaid + Not a Power Fantasy + One Female Lead] Heaven and earth have an end. What becomes of all living beings? Jiang Xia transmigrates into a world governed by the so-called “Literary Dao,” only to discover that everything is part of a scheme laid over ten thousand years. The Literary Dao’s “Heavenly Rankings” bear the cultivation of hundreds of millions of humans. They slaughter the myriad races and 1.5kReads8.1Score100Shelves

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43. 43 科 The Imperial Exam Path to Success 科举助吾上青云 Glory Returned荣归Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a family of farmers who also valued education, Bai Zimu had grandparents, parents, uncles, and aunts to support, as well as seven older sisters whose dowries had to be prepared. To escape the fighting on the border, the entire family moved back to their hometown. Along the way, they lost two of his sisters, and he himself nearly died. He wasn't strong enough to carry heavy loads or even lift much. In this underdeveloped world, Bai Zimu thought it over and realized that 3kReads9.0Score229Shelves
44. 44 儒 Entering Sainthood Through the Confucian Way, Who Says I'm a Spoiled Young Master? 儒道入圣，谁说我是纨绔世子？ The City Falls, Yet the Flowers Say Nothing倾城花不语Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Confucian cultivation➕No System➕No harem➕Becomes a Sage later➕Poetry and the arts] In a world where countless paths of cultivation coexist, there are martial artists, Confucians, Daoists, Buddhists, sorcerers, shamans, poison masters, demons, gods and devils... Shen Chen'an's soul transmigrates into the body of a wastrel, and he vows to have nothing to do with gambling, drugs, or women. He thought he would be able to live a carefree, debauched life. But the world is like a game of chess, and he 7.1kReads8.3Score466Shelves
45. 45 大 The Great Xuan Scholar 大玄读书人 Holding the Moon手捧月亮Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Traditional slow-burn + long-term foreshadowing + Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, ghosts, demons…] Ning Jin transmigrates to the vast land of the Xuan Kingdom. After living there for more than a decade, he is astonished to discover that Confucians, Daoists, Buddhists, demons, and ghosts all coexist in this world. From then on! Drawing on the poetry and writings from his past life, Ning Jin steps onto the Confucian path. As he gradually adapts to this wondrous cultivation world, he makes another 28.2kReads7.9Score1.9kShelves
46. 46 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves
47. 47 儒 The Confucian Sage’s Little Master 儒道小夫子 Mo Yi Returns to the Dust墨衣归尘Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted Transmigration + Confucian cultivation + Immortal cultivation + Pets + Body tempering + Martial cultivation + No System + Pocket dimension + Deriving cultivation techniques + Traditional fantasy As a transmigrator, Xiao Mo only wanted to be a cultural courier: teach the Dao De Jing, explain math, physics, and chemistry, enlighten his old dog, and become a big landowner with his little maid. But various factions schemed against him, and he gradually strayed from his original intentions. All he co 2.9kReads8.2Score188Shelves
48. 48 布 A Commoner Conquers the Nine Provinces 布衣镇九州 Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Zhao Ce transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, becoming an impoverished scholar with a terrible reputation. He also discovers that he borrowed money to get married, then squandered it all, and ended up buying a pitiful little cripple on the way back to make up the numbers. The little cripple has mismatched eyes and is treated like a monster. Zhao Ce: What kind of miserable life is this? A disastrous start? But when he takes another look at the little cripple, so tiny and thin, blinking those big eye 26.2kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves
49. 49 大 The First Marquis of Great Chen 大辰第一侯 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Xu Xiaoxian, a poverty alleviation officer, transmigrates to the storm-tossed Great Chen Dynasty. With a few potatoes and a handful of corn, he transforms Great Chen’s agricultural structure. Using the knowledge he brought from his previous life, he turns impoverished Liangyi County into a place that draws the attention of nations around the world. There are distilleries, paper mills, dye works, and all kinds of military workshops here, as well as an invincible army without equal anywhere in the 8.8kReads8.8Score824Shelves
50. 50 大 The Prodigal Son of Great Zhou 大周败家子 Ming Chen名尘Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [The author has completed works totaling over one million words, so you can trust their track record] Just as Shen Yi was about to reach the peak of his life, an accident brought him to a completely different world, where he became a notorious... spendthrift! With five thousand years of culture at his back and a treasury of scientific knowledge in hand, he might not unify the world in this life, but surely he could at least become the richest man alive, right? Shen Yi excitedly imagined the futu 1.4kReads9.1Score235Shelves

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