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

1. 251 镇 The Nation-Protecting Prince Consort 镇国驸马爷 Xuan Zhi轩轾Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [System + political intrigue + mind games! The story only gets better as it goes] Ji Ping’an, a die-hard Three Kingdoms Kill player, passes out while gaming. When he wakes up, he’s transmigrated to the Dayu Dynasty and, by some fluke, become its biggest doormat of a son-in-law: the princess’s husband. He also activates a Three Kingdoms Heroic Spirit System. With enough gold, he can summon any general, strategist, warlord, or beauty from the Three Kingdoms. From then on, Ji Ping’an sets out to ge 68.4kReads8.9Score5.1k14d adds

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   These books should fit the bill, especially the first one. I've read all the other time-travel poetry books, but I still think these are the best.

2. 252 重 Reborn as a Frontier Garrison Soldier, Yet Ordered to Become a Military Governor 重生藩镇小兵，却要我当节度使 Tide Son潮天子Historical358k WordsOngoing On the first day of the month, he kills the regional governor. On the fifteenth, he kills the military commissioner. By month's end, he hangs the imperial inspector! Zhao Yan is reborn in an age of warlord conflict among military governors, in a realm called the Great Zhou Dynasty. He transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking soldier in one of the domains. The moment he arrives, the military commissioner is killed by his own generals and troops. To his surprise, no one wants to take on the th 61Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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   The military governor dies at the start, so you sell him for 100,000 taels of gold each.

3. 253 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 382.6kReads9.2Score32.3k14d adds

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   Gao Yang transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty and, as a cunning strategist, offers himself to serve the Empress. Faced with the Empress's dilemma, his response is ruthless and decisive, revealing his viciousness with a plague-related ingenuity. Watch as he navigates this chaotic world, using his cunning and wisdom to maneuver amidst power struggles and war, becoming a fearsome "living Yama" and rewriting the destiny of the world.

4. 254 至 The Supreme Eunuch 至尊九千岁 Bai Xiaobai白小白Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [Fake eunuch + alternate history + wish fulfillment] After transmigrating to ancient times, to the Great Yu Dynasty, he discovers that he's become a fake eunuch just like Wei Xiaobao. Worse still, the moment he arrives, he comes face-to-face with a beautiful, haughty woman. Wait... something seems off about her... 623Reads9.0Score10214d adds

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   Time travel, ancient times, historical fiction, alternate universe, fast-paced, action-packed novels with a cheat-like protagonist, all rated 9 points or higher. Four of them are already completed and are all very enjoyable. [Kissing emojis]

5. 255 赘 Live-in Son-in-Law: Winning the World Through Debate, Wielding Power Over All 赘婿：文斗乾坤，权倾天下 Mencius Rides a Bike孟子骑单车Historical2.6M WordsOngoing Qin Yuan, a restorer of ancient books at a modern library, transmigrated by chance and became a lame live-in son-in-law in the Great Hua Dynasty. By a stroke of luck, he discovered that his brain could search the knowledge base of the entire library. But his top priority was breaking free from the shackles of his identity. As he struggled to survive in the cracks, the hidden threads of fate quietly began to unfold. With fate destined to bring him one romantic entanglement after another, how coul 15.6kReads8.2Score1.4k14d adds

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   If I were to recommend a particular book, I'd only recommend these two. The first one has really good writing, but it's a bit difficult to read. The second one is a male-oriented harem novel written by a female author; the writing is quite delicate, but not obscure. I'd recommend both.

6. 256 跃 Riding Across the Great Tang 跃马大唐 Big Apple大苹果Historical4.1M WordsCompleted In the fourth year of the Tianbao era, the Tang Dynasty is at the height of its golden age. An Lushan is rising to power, and Yang Guozhong is about to dominate the court. Beneath the songs and dances, blades are being sharpened; behind the peace and prosperity, bloodshed is brewing. A humble neighborhood guard rises from the bustling streets. He is a luminary of the literary world and a conqueror destined to rule. For whom will the peerless beauty dance in her rainbow skirt and feathered robe? 42Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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   A serious book that perfectly meets your requirements.

7. 257 误 Lost in the Prosperous Tang Dynasty, Drunk on a Floating Life 误入盛唐醉浮生 Looking at the Missing Moon望缺Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One day, I accidentally stumbled into the prosperous Great Tang and became a nobody in Chang’an. The brightly lit, bustling streets of Suzaku Avenue, the poets and scholars who drank and caroused, the borderlands filled with the clamor of warhorses and weapons This was the best of times, and the most treacherous of worlds. Carrying memories that didn’t belong to this era, I hid my talents amid the lively bustle of the taverns. But when locusts swept across Guanzhong, Turkic cavalry came knockin 68Reads5.7Score13814d adds

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   Two contrasting ancient-style novels, perfect for reading during a reading slump! 👍 "A Mistaken Encounter with the Tang Dynasty: A Drunken Life" is rooted in the society of the Tang Dynasty, realistically depicting the interpersonal relationships and power struggles within officialdom, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, offering a rich reading experience. "Finding Your Way Home in a Floating Dynasty" is set in a fictional dynasty, with various forces vying for power, creating a strong sense of the ebb and flow of fate. Two different ancient-style experiences; check them out if you're interested.

8. 258 假 The Fake Eunuch: Discovering the Emperor Is a Woman from the Start 假太监：开局发现皇帝女儿身 Truck Driver大卡车司机Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [History + Transmigration + Ancient China + Alternate History + Empress + Martial Arts + Fantasy + Multiple Heroines] After the emperor discovers that Chen Xiao is a fake eunuch, Chen Xiao not only survives, but rises rapidly through the ranks. Watch as he takes the imperial court by storm, wields power over the whole realm, dominates the martial world, and stands unrivaled beneath the heavens... 36.1kReads9.3Score4.3k14d adds
9. 259 浮 Seeking a Way Home Through the Rise and Fall of the Hua Dynasty 浮沉华朝觅归途 Looking at the Missing Moon望缺Historical268k WordsCompleted After a long dream, Linghu Jingheng finds himself in this fictional dynasty, a realm flourishing with ritual and music. As a visitor from another world, he begins full of confidence, believing that his knowledge of the future will let him resolve the conflicts of the world with ease. But once he gets involved, he sees the cruel truth: the court and provincial governments are full of profound, capable people worthy of being remembered in the historical records. His knowledge from another world re 28Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 260 浮 A Life Adrift in the Clouds! 浮生萦云！ A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Ancient Romance131k WordsOngoing Ancient-style xianxia x past lives and present life x scheming, obsessive love interest x tragic romance Floating Life Entwined with Clouds (also known as Floating Life Entwined with Clouds!) <Happiness waits quietly, while turmoil lies in wait. When a fragile mortal must enter a world of gods and demons, the dangers she faces are far more daunting than saving a lovesick devil. He and she sway between illusion and obsession, traversing cycle after cycle of memories. It is all like a mellow, into 223Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Yun Xiuxing, Floating Life Amidst Clouds: Similar Fantasy Novels Recommended:

11. 261 爱 Love Is No Myth 爱情没有神话 A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Modern Romance121k WordsCompleted Contemporary Romance, Powerful Families, Domineering CEO, Reunited After Years Apart, Obsessive and Cunning, Urban Romance The novel Layer Upon Layer of Forest, All Dyed in Ink is also known as Love Is No Myth. At 28, Qiao Zilin is a single woman making her way through the surging currents of city life. Perceptive and self-possessed, she is used to keeping her feelings hidden behind a composed exterior. Childhood sweethearts for more than twenty years, she and Ji Zai'an went from youthful ties 164Reads—Score12014d adds
12. 262 大 Great Tang: The Carefree Prince Consort 大唐：逍遥驸马爷 Wisps of Blue Smoke青烟渺渺Historical2.2M WordsCompleted The most beautiful princess in all of the Tang Dynasty is married off to a good-for-nothing. Who could have guessed that he was a modern man who had transmigrated here! One poem from him astonishes the scholars of the realm. One tune on his flute earns the praise of countless masters. Fated for romance! A murderous spirit in his heart! Wait until I play a tune from Smiling Proud Wanderer, wait until I ride into battle with my peerless iron cavalry. I am Fang Ying, the Tang Dynasty’s greatest imp 661Reads8.7Score16714d adds

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    Starting with pretentious poetry and prose, setting a unique style.

13. 263 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Misty Clouds 红楼烟云 Life Is a Song and a Dream岁月如歌亦如梦Historical923k WordsCompleted In the Dream of the Red Chamber, thousands of beauties meet their fate, and ten thousand women share the same sorrow. Jia Cong brings a collection of martial arts manuals and transmigrates into the Dream of the Red Chamber. Watch as he delves deeply into the story, sees where the world of the Red Chamber is headed, studies under a great Confucian scholar, trains in both the literary and martial arts, and matches wits with his foes as he stirs up the winds of change across the realm. He embarks o 7.3kReads8.5Score58514d adds

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    A single chapter of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, a thousand beauties in one cave, ten thousand maidens sharing the same sorrow—a heart filled with unresolved grief! Carrying a martial arts manual, the protagonist transmigrates to the time before Lin Daiyu's mother's death. Highly intelligent, skilled in both literature and martial arts, the protagonist uses wit and courage to stir up a storm in the world. Half a poem from the Goose Mound decides the fate of the newly appointed top scholar.

14. 264 窝 The Pathetic CEO's Pampered Ungrateful Wolf 窝囊霸总的家养白眼狼 Jiang Wan江弯Two Male Leads603k WordsCompleted [Two male leads] [Devoted to each other] [Twins] [Cold, domineering, scheming CEO who’s a lovesick puppy] VS [A cursed, shameless, sharp-tongued, flirtatious assassin] As the last witch doctor in the world, Wen Ruosheng finally lived up to everyone’s expectations by poisoning himself, thanks to his poor training. To stay alive, he was willing to use himself as bait and approach his target. With Mr. Xie backing him up, he managed to offend almost every rich kid in Haicheng all by himself... Mini- 6.7kReads9.0Score90614d adds

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    ❤The male protagonist, Wen Ruosheng, is the last remaining witch doctor, but his skills are lacking. After poisoning himself, he uses himself as bait to approach his mission target in order to survive. Through the connections of CEO Xie, he offends all the wealthy young men in Haicheng. Xie Rao says he's never had a serious relationship, and Wen Ruosheng agrees, explaining the origin of his codename, "Mist Raven." Wen Qi'an asks Wen Ruosheng why he's not making money from his job, to which Wen Ruosheng replies that working has nothing to do with earning money, adding that he's accumulated a mountain of debt. Wen's mother questions Wen Ruosheng, asking what it means that his brother scored 728 on the college entrance exam while he only got 28. 🌟

15. 265 至 Supreme Confucian Sage 至尊儒圣 Top Scholar状元书生Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted The fate of the nation is everyone's responsibility! In this world where Confucianism reigns supreme, I will study to help Great Zhou rise to greatness. Talent can kill, and words can condemn; with a word, I can bend the laws of nature and attain sainthood through literature! 638Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 266 采 The Battle of Caishi Rock: A Southern Song Campaign 采石矶风云・南宋烽火征程 Poetry and Sword诗剑17k WordsCompleted The Storm at Caishi Rock: A Southern Song Campaign —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Take you back to the Southern Song Dynasty. The article delicately depicts Guo Sanjin's turbulent life, from a passionate young man to a battlefield hero, and finally to his retirement from the military. The Battle of Caishiji is breathtaking; Yu Yunwen remains calm and composed in the face of danger, while Guo Sanjin and his comrades fight bravely and fearlessly. It features both grand battle scenes and touching moments of romance and simple rural life. Follow the words to experience the vicissitudes of that era and the loyalty and courage of its characters, and together appreciate a magnificent chapter in the history of the Southern Song Dynasty. New short articles are coming soon; more exciting content awaits! We hope you will support us.

17. 267 大 The Music Bureau Director of Great Wei 大魏乐府令 Feng Lin风霖Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted Transmigration + Alternate World + Fantasy + Confucian Cultivation I, Li Yi, am a walking music library of Chinese pop, a master of cinematic effects, a human projector, a portable gramophone, and a world-class show-off. Just watch me steal the spotlight in this age when Liang, Chu, and Wei stand as rival kingdoms! The four great paths: Confucianism, Buddhism, Martial Arts, and the Dao If you like transmigration stories, bookmark this. If you like Confucian cultivation, bookmark this. If you lik 91Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Who excels in poetry and prose? Come to the Great Wei Dynasty and see Li Lang! Li Lang's talent is unparalleled, he's stolen a beautiful jade and a fragrant flower, a carefree scholar skilled in both literature and martial arts, his fragrance filling the air like flowers in full bloom. Remember when Li Yi and Yang Hua competed for the title of the most talented scholar? The banks of the Green Lake were filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, firecrackers, waving red flags, and a sea of ​​people! Before the two even took the stage, Yang Hua started showing off. Good heavens! He gathered his righteous spirit and loudly proclaimed: "Wind and clouds meet, water flows; ice and fire merge, vapor never ceases. By the Green Lake, the winner will be decided; poetry and prose will determine history!" Li Yi, not to be outdone, also gathered his spirit and recited: "The roc rises with the wind, soaring ninety thousand miles high, piercing the clouds and bathing in the starry river, judging the high and low of the sun and moon!" How about that? When it comes to showing off, Li Yuefu has never backed down! If you're interested, you can come and see Li Yuefu's poems travel the world, singing praises of the nine provinces!

18. 268 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 96Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I stumbled upon a time-travel novel where the protagonist gets rich by copying and selling poems. It's quite interesting, with no angst for the main character and lighthearted, funny daily life.

19. 269 穿 Rules for Transmigrators: I Become an Online Keyboard Warrior in Great Ming 穿越者守则：我在大明当键盘侠 Liu the Son of a Thousand Cutthroats刘杀千刀的Historical2.4M WordsCompleted (Alternate history + no System + no golden finger + imperial examinations and political intrigue + one female lead) Chen Ke, a transmigrator, enters the Jiajing era. From a boy who tended cattle to top scorer in the imperial examinations, from Hanlin compiler to Earl of Jinghai, he cuts a path through one challenge after another, navigating the treacherous court with care at every step. With a brush in his left hand and a sword in his right, he uses modern knowledge to maneuver among the uprigh 4.6kReads8.7Score29914d adds

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    "The Third Way of Living Between the Yan Party and the Qingliu Faction" is a historical fiction novel that focuses on the protagonist's journey through the complex power struggle between the Yan Party (similar to Yan Song's faction in the Ming Dynasty) and the Qingliu faction, exploring a different path to officialdom than either side. In terms of plot, the protagonist enters officialdom through the imperial examinations, using his wisdom and strategy to navigate between the Yan Party and the Qingliu faction, handling various political affairs and power struggles, showcasing a unique philosophy of governance. In terms of character design, the protagonist does not align with either faction, possessing his own principles and ideals, and his character is multifaceted and well-developed through interactions with various forces. In terms of reading experience, it allows readers to deeply understand the power struggles and complex interpersonal relationships in ancient officialdom, appreciating the protagonist's hardships and wisdom in surviving and developing in the cracks. It is suitable for readers who enjoy historical fiction and novels about officialdom and power struggles.

20. 270 巅 The Road to the Top: A Restaurant from the Start 巅峰之路：开局一间食肆 The Donkey Who Longs for Distant Places想去远方的驴Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A seasoned Beijinger wakes up one day to find himself the son of a low-ranking official in Wenshui County. His father is incorruptible, the family is struggling financially, his younger sister is malnourished, and he has two younger brothers: one whose schooling costs money and another who is only six months old. Ye Fan looks up at the sky and sighs. He never expected that what could help him most right now would be neither his education nor his work experience, but the cooking skills he was for 630Reads8.4Score10314d adds

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    Alternate history, not mindless, with characters displaying intelligence.

21. 271 举 Unrivaled Throughout the Song Dynasty 举宋无双 Mu Yi Yanyu木易言语Historical760k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [Reform] + [Unification] + [Conquest] + [No System] Reborn in the Southern Song Dynasty, he takes over the body of Emperor Gaozong of Song, Zhao Gou. He pardons Yue Fei, executes treacherous ministers, appoints the worthy, and quells internal unrest, turning history on its head. At last, he gives full rein to his ambitions, marches north into the Central Plains, recaptures Kaifeng, and presses on toward Huanglong... If you can't stomach the humiliating history of the South 789Reads8.4Score10214d adds

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    There are poems with classical allusions, as well as original compositions; it's worth a look.

22. 272 大 A Stick in the Tang Dynasty 大唐一根棍 My Name Is Wang Dabao我叫王大宝Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Comedy + Suspense + Brainy Wish Fulfillment + Historically Grounded Tang Dynasty] A farm boy with a serious lack of virtue gradually grows into the Tang dynasty's number-one troublemaker (no, wait, strike that). He grows into a pillar that holds up the sky, a beam that spans the sea. If I'm having a good time and you're not, I'll beat you until you are. If I can't reform you, I'll cremate you. I crush foreign kingdoms, dissect the aristocratic clans, discipline princes, and slap emperors I can' 3kReads8.7Score23514d adds

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    A novel set in the late Tang Dynasty, without a system, written in a lighthearted and humorous style, featuring realistic warfare, bizarre court intrigue, and intellectually stimulating elements.

23. 273 无 The Invincible Three-Year-Old Cutie 无敌三岁小奶娃 Peerless Starry Sky无双星空Ancient Romance403k WordsOngoing Li Ke, Lin Manman, and Xiao Lingyue got drunk at a bar. Xiao Lingyue drove her Maserati out for a spin with the other two, only to crash into a Rolls-Royce Phantom belonging to the domineering CEO Qin Jiuxiao. Just like that, all four of them transmigrated at the same time, and all ended up in the bodies of three-year-old children. Li Ke transmigrated into the son of a princess of Jin, Lin Manman into the daughter of a minister of Zhao, Xiao Lingyue into the daughter of a bandit chieftain, and Q —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This contains poetry

24. 274 不 If You Won't Write the Memorial, Why Are You Going on the Northern Campaign? 不写出师表，你北什么伐呀！ Autumn Wind Over Luoshui洛水秋风Historical2.8M WordsCompleted “This place is so delightful, I could forget all about Shu!” Liu Shan, who left behind this timeless saying, thought he had died. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become Zhao Gou, the emperor of the Great Song. With none of Zhao Gou's memories, he gazed at the officials filling the court and fell into deep thought. They have a chancellor here too? The name Qin Hui might not sound like much, but surely he's as capable in both letters and arms as my foster father! Hmm? Wait, why is there 44kReads8.9Score4.5k14d adds

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    🔥🔥🔥This book is absolutely hilarious! I laughed so hard I almost died, you'll definitely fall in love with it instantly!! 🍁🍁🍁Liu Shan transmigrates into the body of Emperor Zhao Gou of the Song Dynasty. To have a prime minister and thus be able to openly shirk his duties, he directly recognizes Yue Fei as his prime minister and relentlessly trains him, transforming him into a man of both literary and martial prowess, ultimately leading to Yue Fei writing the "Memorial on the Expedition," thus restoring "me" to Liu Shan's peak condition.

25. 275 破 Reborn in a Ruined Temple: I Became the Rock for My Five Sisters-in-Law 破庙重生，我成了五个嫂子的顶梁柱 Conquerors of Mount Juyan封狼居胥Historical391k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + hunting + caring for his sisters-in-law + younger sister regrets chasing her brother + making a fortune] You had barely transmigrated when your own younger sister betrayed you, leaving you badly wounded in a ruined temple. Your brother-in-law wanted to seize your last possessions and came to the temple to kill you! To survive, you shot him with your ancestral Overlord Bow, then fled into the mountains with your five widowed sisters-in-law. The mountains were full of fierce beas 5.1kReads8.5Score50114d adds

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    You really know how to navigate the ambiguity of history!

26. 276 天 The World’s Greatest Master Is a Live-In Son-in-Law 天下第一高手是赘婿 Ula Is Super Awesome乌拉超厉害Historical772k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Live-in son-in-law + Wuxia + Alternate world + Poetry] After transmigrating, Zhang Zi'an became the greatest expert among the martial outlaws of Jiangnan, and his legends spread throughout the region. After roaming the martial world for more than a decade, Zhang Zi'an chose to leave it behind and become a live-in son-in-law of the Wang family of Jinling. Enjoying a wealthy life as a live-in son-in-law at his leisure was actually pretty nice. But once you're in the martial world 270Reads5.7Score—14d adds

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    This book meets all the requirements! Everyone, come and take a look!

27. 277 大 Great Ming: The Village's Little Top Scholar, Whom Old Zhu Absolutely Adores 大明：乡村小状元，老朱贼稀罕我 Scholar Who Wins a Marquisate封侯书生Historical2.0M WordsCompleted During the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Qiniu, an ordinary four-year-old farm boy, accidentally comes across a silver bell. From then on, he dreams every night of entering a room filled with books: the Thousand Character Classic, the Hundred Family Surnames, the Four Books and Five Classics, collections of successful candidates’ exam essays from every dynasty, and more. With his golden finger and relentless effort, he becomes the top scholar before the age of ten. Beloved by Old Zhu, Litt 18.5kReads8.9Score1.5k14d adds

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    This love is now only a memory; if I don't read this book now, it will be finished.

28. 278 财 The Curse of Wealth 财祸 New Night Wings新夜羽翼Urban1.0M WordsCompleted The art of identifying antiques has been passed down through my family for generations, but sadly, it has fallen into decline in my hands. After graduating from college, I was broke and down on my luck, then my best friend and girlfriend betrayed me at the same time. By chance, I ended up living at a flight attendant's place and happened to get my hands on a ring. Not only can it identify antiques, it can also restore cultural relics. A long-lost craft shines once more in my hands. I laugh with 143Reads6.7Score—14d adds
29. 279 大 Great Ming: I Was Starving, and They Actually Gave Me a Wife for Enlisting! 大明：饿疯了，当兵竟给发老婆！ Yaosi Lingjiu Wuyáo妖肆翎酒勿摇Historical822k WordsCompleted (New book: Ming Dynasty: You Were Told to Enlist, So Why Are You Running a Brothel to Support the Army? Thanks for all your support.) Transmigration, wish fulfillment, conquest, iron and blood, harem, no System From the start, he's starving! Long Aotian, a special forces king, transmigrates into the late Ming Dynasty. His younger sister is on the verge of starving to death, and he himself has only one breath left! "Join the army and they'll give you a wife?!" A shameless recruitment slogan becom 192Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    This book perfectly matches your requirements: time travel back to the Ming Dynasty, with all sorts of modern knowledge and pretentious flair.

30. 280 天 The Heavenly Book: The Imperial Star Descends to the Mortal World, One Sword Proves the Dao 天书：帝星化凡，一剑证道 Master Wuwei Chen Zhifei无为子陈知非Eastern Fantasy723k WordsOngoing [A golden-scaled dragon is no pond-dweller. Soon, the Heavenly Book will descend from the ninth heaven!] What would happen if Dugu Qiubai lived for a thousand years? A Heavenly Book spans a thousand years of China’s history, bringing him into contact with humans, demons, immortals, and Buddhas. (A historical cultivation novel about immortality, featuring Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist ideas that may be difficult for most readers. Not a wish-fulfillment story; slow burn, so read with care.) [Imm 255Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Alternate History: Encounter various famous historical figures, explore the origins of historical events, and discover various historical stories and legends, classical Chinese poetry and prose. A philosophical work encompassing traditional Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist cultures… The Purple Star Emperor descends to the mortal realm: Includes martial arts, fantasy, historical elements, and alternate cultivation: A divine eagle, an unnamed sword, the Purple Soft Sword, the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword, Huang Shang's Nine Yin Divine Skill, the Dugu Sword Technique, Zhou Tong, Yue Fei, Wu Song, Water Margin, mortal enlightenment, the art of slaying dragons, proving one's Dao in the world… Fanfiction featuring martial arts characters who have never appeared before, see how the Sword Demon Dugu seeks to defeat the world of martial arts. Alternate History: Encounter various famous historical figures, explore the origins of historical events, and discover various historical stories and legends, classical Chinese poetry and prose. See how the Sword Demon Dugu cultivates his literary path, a philosophical work encompassing traditional Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist cultures…

31. 281 我 I Turned My Superstitious Father into the Chief Councilor 我把神棍老爹卷成首辅 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 22.8kReads9.5Score2.8k14d adds

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    The writing is rich in everyday life and vivid imagery. Da Shan's writing remains as light and free-flowing as ever, never feeling drawn out; it's like a father-son, or even buddy-buddy relationship. 📖

32. 282 名 Famous General System: I Became a County Magistrate Just to Start a Rebellion 名将系统：我当县令就是为了造反 Rumbling Thunder雷声轰隆隆Historical482k WordsOngoing [System + rivalry for supremacy + political intrigue + beauties like jade] A young man fresh out of college finds himself in another world, working as a shepherd. Just as he starts getting used to this life, he unexpectedly awakens the Legendary General System. From the start, he gets the Three Heroes of the Han Dynasty, including Xiao He. Is he supposed to change his name to “Bang” now? Faced with his stupid System, Ji Chan looks up to the heavens and sighs. Making the dead feel grateful to the 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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33. 283 重 Reborn to Turn the Tide, Restore the Ming and Expand Its Borders 重生之力挽狂澜，扶明拓土 Little Bun Who Loves Steamed Buns吃馒头的小包子Historical163k WordsOngoing During the Yongli era of the Southern Ming, on the banks of the Shuidu River, the King of Burma closes in step by step, leaving the last ruler of the Great Ming facing utter despair. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a common soldier. From then on, the winds of change blow for thirty years: the Qing are overthrown, the Westerners driven out, and the borders expanded, as the sun never sets on the rising Great Ming... —Reads—Score—14d adds

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34. 284 大 Great Ming: I Have a Brain Disorder, Yet You Still Want Me to Be Emperor 大明：我有脑疾，你还让我当皇帝 Let's Finish This Bottle of Lao Gan Ma干了这瓶老干妈Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Zhu Su was an overworked wage slave from the 22nd century. After falling asleep, he transmigrates and becomes Zhu Su, the Ming dynasty's fifth prince. At eight years old, he risks his life to save Empress Ma and the crown prince. That same year, the imperial physician diagnoses him with a brain disorder. Now the empress and crown prince owe him their lives, and he even has an official “medical certificate” from the imperial physician. Zhu Su charges headlong down the path of pretending to have a 9.7kReads9.1Score65114d adds
35. 285 诗 The Heavenly Path of Poetry 诗道天途 The Banana Leaves Are Green, Oh绿了芭蕉哟Historical152k WordsOngoing Shen Yan transmigrated. He became someone looked down on by everyone: a merchant's live-in son-in-law. In this world, poetry isn't an art of refinement. It's power! A single poem can summon wonders from heaven and earth and suppress an entire city! Great families monopolize the path of poetry, leaving the poor with no chance to rise. Everyone thought Shen Yan was just a useless live-in son-in-law. Until that day... He casually recited a single line, and a wonder appeared. Heaven and earth trembl 138Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book perfectly meets your requirements.

36. 286 三 Three Kingdoms: My Father Is Lü Bu 三国之家父吕布 A Youth with Cool Traces凉痕少年Historical412k WordsOngoing Transmigration is as inexplicable as a bow on the front of a pair of underwear… A working stiff is caught in an airplane accident and falls unconscious, only to be choked awake by a bowl of urine. He discovers that his soul has transmigrated into the body of a Qiang herdsman boy in the late Eastern Han. At first, he plans to use his little knowledge of history to contend for the world. But as the plot takes one unexpected turn after another, even the time-traveling tumbler shrimp shows up. Then 620Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    It's realistic and hilarious, full of wit and strategy. The historical figures are vividly portrayed without being mind-numbing. It's so good it'll make you cry! If you don't add it to your bookshelf after reading a few chapters, come and hit me!

37. 287 穿 I Transmigrated Into Fang Yiai of the Tang Dynasty and Took the Dynasty to New Heights to Escape an Arranged Marriage 穿越大唐房遗爱，为退婚带飞大唐 My Wife Is a Bit Fierce老婆有点虎Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines] [Farming] [Playing the pig to eat the tiger] [Not a mindless power fantasy] After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty, he becomes Fang Yiai, the legitimate second son of Fang Xuanling, the Tang dynasty's chancellor, and is betrothed by imperial decree from Li Shimin to Princess Gaoyang. He blows his top on the spot. In his previous life, this woman cuckolded him and got his entire family executed alongside him! To break off the engagement, he takes on a talented beauty in a ba 8.5kReads7.1Score71214d adds
38. 288 霸 The CEO’s Wife and Her Lazy Son-in-Law 霸总娘子和她的咸鱼赘婿 Jun Lingyue君灵月Historical1.7M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the most miserable son-in-law in history, Lu Heng was thrown out of his in-laws’ home for being utterly useless. With one poem, “Prelude to Water Melody,” he made a name for himself in Hangzhou, and wealthy women paid a fortune for his company. Everyone said merchants were beneath respect. He was determined to become richer than a kingdom and build a business empire that transcended the ages. Everyone said scholars were useless. He formed a secret guard, trained private 224Reads5.5Score—14d adds

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    A time-travel fantasy, poetry paves the way, and a son-in-law becomes emperor!

39. 289 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score17914d adds

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    With drastically different philosophies on how to handle things, the male protagonist's actions repeatedly defy the conventional wisdom of the ancients, creating humorous moments at every turn. #ClashOfValues ​​#DifferencesBetweenAncientAndModern #InterestingPlot

40. 290 逍 The Carefree Scholar and the Phoenix's Call 逍遥书生之凤求凰 A Zen Immortal Seeks the Dao禅仙问道Historical565k WordsCompleted Lin Yingzhou, an obscure rural primary school teacher, died unexpectedly while trying to save a student who had fallen into the water during a school outing. In Great Qian, on the fifteenth day of the seventh month in the first year of Shanghe, Lin Yingzhou, a member of a collateral branch of the Lin clan and a descendant of the Marquis of Valor, fell in Chunxiao House, leading to... Lin Yingzhou: “With a second life, I’ll live a different kind of life.” So it goes: Sip tea, read books, and list 41Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a poem that can be used to show off! Separated by distance, we suffer the pain of longing; I gaze at the mirror, facing the red candle. I look up at the bright moon shining through the clouds, the night rain pattering, the cool autumn breeze blowing in the evening. Now, hand in hand, we speak of love, promising to grow old together. We sit and watch the crescent moon hang in the sky, all the stars revolving around it, and Chang'e dancing in the moon palace.

41. 291 问 Ask Me How I Can 问君何能 Astonishing888叹为观止888Historical550k WordsCompleted [Golden finger + intense mind games + court intrigue + sweet romance and satisfying payback + plenty of twists] A young man is beaten by a thug and unexpectedly gains the ability to read minds through heavenly ears. A beggar turns his fortunes around and rises to become a prince of the court. Power struggles and battles for the throne unfold one after another. Everyone is a pawn, yet everyone is caught up in the game. Who has the greater foresight and cunning? The princess by his side, the prime 40Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    A fantastic alternate history novel with a cheat-like protagonist, incredibly lighthearted and humorous, it will make you laugh and cry. My absolute favorite, bar none.

42. 292 逍 Carefree Adventures in Great Zhou 逍遥闯大周 Carefree Yongle逍遥永乐Historical204k WordsOngoing Alternate history + Multiple heroines + Passionate warfare + Humor After a painful breakup, Qin Yufeng, a master's graduate from Nanjing University, accidentally fell into a river. Along with Su Yuran, a master's graduate from Tokyo University, he transmigrated to the Great Zhou and became a carefree young attendant in the Song household. In the end, he went from “a farm boy at dawn” to “a courtier in the emperor's hall by dusk”... “Once you've seen the vast ocean, no other water will do. Once y —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A great book whose title doesn't do it justice; the male lead is full of witty remarks. Highly recommended! [Sending heart]

43. 293 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 56.5kReads9.3Score5.3k14d adds

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    🌴This 😙 Ninth Prince of the Great Wei Dynasty time-traveled since childhood, and still has a tablet in his head. He just wants to watch dramas and be a lazy bum. 💫Everything changed after his father, the Emperor, was struck by lightning. How did he become the best candidate for Crown Prince? 💫After the Emperor of Wei was struck by lightning, he gained the ability to read minds and realized that the people around him were not true to themselves.

44. 294 张 Zhang Juzheng's Unusual Life 张居正的别样人生 One Moment of Foolishness, a Lifetime of Regret糊涂一时误终身Historical444k WordsOngoing Imperial examinations, a soul transmigration, and saving the Ming from collapse. Zhang Juzheng, the six-time examination laureate, will no longer keep his head down in this life. I’ll beat Yan Shifan to a pulp. I’ll raise Longqing well, so the Jiajing Emperor can devote himself to cultivating in peace. 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Please take a look and help me. I'm unwell and have nowhere else to turn. My writing might not be very good. Please be kind to me.

45. 295 回 Back to the Eastern Jin to Battle the Five Barbarians 回到东晋斗五胡 Lord Chen of a Thousand Households千户陈公Historical589k WordsCompleted In 290 AD, Emperor Wu of Jin dies, a simple-minded boy takes the throne, Empress Jia seizes power, the Rebellion of the Eight Princes erupts, and northern tribes seize the chance to invade south, bringing devastation to the people… Chen Lie, a second-year student at a science and engineering university, reads this and is filled with righteous indignation at the history. At the same time, he is utterly captivated by the bearing of the Wei-Jin literati. One day, he dreams himself back into that er 131Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    A historical novel that you'll get hooked on as you read; definitely worth following.

46. 296 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 208.8kReads8.6Score14.8k14d adds

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    [Exploration] To refuse a princess's marriage proposal, a spoiled young master deliberately wrote "From now on, the king will not hold court in the morning" at a poetry gathering. Unexpectedly, the princess saw through his talent, and the two went from competing in poetry to joining forces to build a career. [Sparrow's Divine Work] [Bookshelf Added] He turned his poetic talent into a political bargaining chip.

47. 297 诗 Poetry Across Worlds: From the Start, One Poem Shook the Entire Dynasty 诗临异世：开局一首诗惊爆全王朝 Little Bear Crashes into a Tree小熊撞树Historical516k WordsCompleted Lin Fan, a top student in modern Chinese literature and a poetry enthusiast, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Tianyan Dynasty, a realm with a history unlike any in our world. Its culture is flourishing, yet poetry and verse are almost nonexistent. Here, prose is exquisite and the classics are thriving, but poetry is practically a wasteland. Copying poems? No, this is the spark of civilization, a cultural renaissance that leaves the past generations far behind! Watch as he builds on his vast kno 26Reads6.7Score—14d adds
48. 298 科 The Imperial Exams: Confucian Wisdom Shocks the Sages, Books Reveal Ten Thousand Worlds 科举：儒道惊圣，书演万界 He Xin Ci贺新辞Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing [Confucian cultivation + no System + slow-burn warmth + smart characters] Gu Qingyun, a top graduate in Chinese language and literature, has just graduated when he transmigrates to a Confucian world where literary talent holds divine power. Here, scholars can slay enemies with eloquent words and suppress demons by writing poetry. But Gu Qingyun soon realizes these locals have studied themselves stupid! When they encounter demons, all they can do is shout and attack? I'll fool them senseless with 66.9kReads7.6Score6.1k14d adds

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    A newly discovered book, I suppose it's set in a fictional world.

49. 299 开 From the Start, Li Shimin Throws Me Into the Imperial Prison 开局，我被李世民打入天牢 Hexagonal Dinosaur六角形恐龙Historical536k WordsCompleted 49Reads5.6Score—14d adds

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    [System] + [History] + [Comedy] + [Multiple Female Leads] + [Court Intrigue] Xie An, a top scholar in the imperial examinations, was about to usher in his moment of glory when he was suddenly bound to a "Death-Seeking System." The system promised that if he died, he could return to the modern world and enjoy endless wealth. Xie An initially thought it would be a simple task, but unexpectedly… Xie An's gaze was firm, and he raised his head, saying, "Your Majesty, I only ask for a swift death!" Li Shimin said kindly, "My dear minister, I know you are doing this for my own good!" Empress Zhangsun: "Second Prince, that child is my savior, and he is a pillar of the nation. You cannot kill him!" Princess Xiangcheng: "Father, I am willing to exchange my princess title for his life!" Wei Zheng: "My path is not lonely!" Changsun Wuji: "He is the most loyal person to the Tang Dynasty!" Fang Xuanling… Xie An sighed desperately to the heavens: "Can you all stop imagining things? I really just want to die!"

50. 300 九 Nine Hells Heaven-Swallowing Tower 九狱吞天塔 I'm Goose Mo Ming鹅是墨明Eastern Fantasy7.5M WordsOngoing [Classic Fantasy + Invincible Protagonist + Unlimited Devouring + Decisive and Ruthless + Revenge + Power Fantasy + No Harem] In the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Qin family is executed to the last member for becoming too powerful and threatening the throne. Only the young master of the Qin family survives. Driven to the brink, he erupts with power, and the young man obtains the Nine Hells Heaven-Devouring Tower. The tower has nine levels, each entirely different, filled with supreme treasures and pro 27.6kReads8.5Score2k14d adds

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    With a tight plot, exciting content, and very detailed descriptions of characters' emotions and emotions, this is a good book and worth reading.

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