Looking for Great Alternate-History Novels with a Vast World and an Ensemble Cast 厉害的架空历史文，世界大，群像

1. 101 策 Riding Across the World 策骑天下 Venerable Black Snow黑雪居士Historical2.6M WordsCompleted He is tender and gentle with the women he loves, but ruthless and decisive toward his enemies. As the Xi Yan Dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse, he saves the people from a living hell. When petty factions covet the Central Plains, he leads hot-blooded warriors to defend their homeland. He blazes a new trail, drawing merchants from every corner of the world to the Chinese heartland in a race to do business. The finest minds of every people gather in Zhongdu, truly making it the center of th 502Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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   A superb alternate history novel, a rare gem, and incredibly exciting.

2. 102 流 Exiled to the Frontier: I Play a Legendary Great and Go on a Killing Spree 流放边疆：我扮演千古大佬杀疯了 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (Emptying the National Treasury + Son-in-Law's Rise + Multiple Female Leads) Qin Yi opened his eyes to find that he had transmigrated into the son-in-law of the Marquis of Jingbei. Before he could enjoy a moment of wealth, an imperial decree arrived accusing the family of treason and ordering their confiscation. In an instant, the family fell from greatness, and they were all exiled three thousand li. The old marquis died in battle, and the once illustrious household was reduced to a group of wo 5.2kReads8.6Score467Shelves

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   "Just transmigrated and already exiled? And with a whole house full of beautiful women?!" Qin Yi transmigrated into the body of the son-in-law of the Marquis of Jingbei in the Great Yue Dynasty, but before he could even enjoy his wealth, an imperial edict crashed down—"The Marquis of Jingbei has committed treason; his entire family is exiled three thousand miles away!" The dignified Marquis of Jingbei's family was branded a traitor by the emperor, his father-in-law died on the battlefield, and the whole family was banished to the desolate wilderness. Even more absurdly, the exile entourage included: a graceful mother-in-law, a charming sister-in-law, and a gentle and virtuous sister-in-law… On the road to exile, there was a lack of food and medicine, barbarian raids, and pursuit by imperial assassins. Fortunately, Qin Yi had the "Eternal Character Role-Playing System." Tonight, he'll play the "King of Thieves," emptying the emperor's treasury and living a life of luxury on his journey into exile. Tomorrow, he'll become the "Medicine Saint," his medical skills saving countless lives. The day after, he'll transform into Huo Qubing, defeating the barbarians until they cry for their mothers. The day after that, he'll cosplay as Cao Cao, turning the court upside down. The Great Yue Emperor pounds his chest in despair: "This scoundrel stole my empire and my beloved concubine!" The Rouran Empress's eyes sparkle: "His 'strength'... Keeps me up at night." The Barbarian Khan roars to the heavens: "He annihilated my Barbarian tribe! This is an irreconcilable hatred!" Years later, in the Golden Palace, Qin Yi leans back on the dragon throne, the Rouran Empress in his arms, looking at the assembled officials, and chuckles: "This empire, I, Qin Yi, will take it!" (A refreshing read + farming + conquest + multiple female leads + lots of beautiful pictures, welcome to the pit!)

3. 103 明 A Professional Rebel at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末造反专业户 Golden Chicken Wings金黄的鸡翅膀Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [No System + No Cheat Powers + Late Ming Dynasty + Rebellion] Wu Cheng, a newly graduated college student working as a village official, transmigrates to the second year of the Chongzhen reign in the late Ming Dynasty and becomes a military household member of the Great Ming. A corrupt court, an incompetent emperor, greedy officials and gentry, and commoners treated as less than human push Wu Cheng step by step toward rebellion. Watch as he takes on the local tyrants, fights the Great Ming, dest 14.4kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves

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   Look at this book, no cheat codes, no system, even the most ordinary people have their own ideas, not just numbers and NPCs.

4. 104 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 8.5kReads8.5Score915Shelves
5. 105 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?” 4.6kReads8.3Score339Shelves
6. 106 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 18.7kReads7.8Score1.7kShelves

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   [Add one to your bookshelf][Add one to your bookshelf][Add one to your bookshelf] If you like ensemble casts, high intelligence, and political intrigue, you can check this out! 1️⃣🌠😄The protagonist starts out weak and easily bullied, but as he grows stronger, 🧸the more you read, the more you feel the depth of the story. 🦄The harem isn't just about pretty faces; there are scholars, warriors, and strategists. 👍

7. 107 穿 Transmigrating During a Famine, the System Actually Looks Down on Me for Being a Virgin 穿越荒年，系统竟然嫌弃我是处男 Tianya Mingyue天涯明玥Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Farming + System Shop + Lighthearted + Cozy + Comedy + Passionate] My name is Hao Ren. I transmigrated to the Song Dynasty during a famine, and I’m panicking! I’d barely arrived, with no food to eat, when someone shoved a sweet little wife on me. The whole village is chewing tree bark during the famine, but my newlywed wife and her family eat rice, white flour, and braised pork every day. We can’t eat it all, no matter how hard we try. I originally planned to rely on this useless shop, which on 3.2kReads8.0Score220Shelves

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   I've been transported to the Northern Song Dynasty. Although it's a fictional story, it still follows historical events and features a diverse cast of characters.

8. 108 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 8kReads8.2Score698Shelves
9. 109 逍 The Carefree Little Landlord 逍遥小地主 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical3.0M WordsCompleted He was lucky enough to transmigrate, and even into the family of a wealthy landlord. He'd never have to worry about food or clothes, but he had no intention of wasting his life doing nothing. So Fu Xiaoguan casually set a few things in motion, never expecting the impact to be so enormous. The emperor wants to make him a first-rank official, the princess wants him as her husband, the daughter of the Minister's household refuses to marry anyone else, the barbarians want his head, the Yi Kingdom wa 37.2kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves

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   My number one alternate history novel. It contains all the exciting elements of alternate history novels. The friendship and love are described in great detail. The martial arts world and the imperial court are full of brilliant talents. The poetry and prose are well-integrated. The special forces and war are very exciting. The political intrigue and construction are very satisfying. It will definitely keep you hooked!

10. 110 此 Twenty Thousand Miles to Andu 此去安都两万里 Qian He谦和Historical1.8M WordsCompleted War is a matter of vital importance to the state, a place of life and death, a path to survival or ruin. It must be studied carefully. A general who understands war holds the lives of the people in his hands and is responsible for the nation's security. After the Shangyu Dynasty, which had ruled vast lands and thirty million people, collapsed, the eighteen regional lords stationed across the realm all raised armies and declared themselves kings, waging war against one another. After more than si 288Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    I'm recommending this book while I'm at this thread. It's a fictional ancient military novel with sound logic and well-written descriptions of warfare and military tactics. It features two main storylines and is also an ensemble piece, with each character shining brightly. Want to check it out?

11. 111 从 The Legendary Comeback After I Transmigrated Out of a Pit Latrine 从茅坑穿越后的逆袭传奇 Eldest Son of the Huang Family黄家大郎Historical5.1M WordsOngoing Jiang Yuan was a top science and engineering student in the 21st century. By accident, he transmigrated from an outhouse to the parallel world of the Great Zhou Dynasty, where he became the son of the Duke of Liang. But the moment he arrived, he was saddled with a huge problem. He had publicly humiliated the daughter of the Duke Who Guards the Nation and was suspected of cursing the duke. The son of the chancellor, the notorious top wastrel of Yan’an City, was kicked out of the capital by the em 24.3kReads8.4Score2.2kShelves

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    This is a historical fiction novel without a system [top post], with a slow pace [you can savor it]. It includes both battlefield conquest and farming development, and the writing style is light and not oppressive.

12. 112 十 The Sixteen-Character Command 十六字令 Daoist Shepherd of Waters牧水道人Eastern Fantasy280k WordsOngoing The Nine Provinces are divided among six kingdoms, with the divine capital of Great Liang guarding the Luo River region. A hundred thousand households line both banks of the Luo River. Monasteries and pagodas offer a hundred wonders, surrounded by layer upon layer of luxury. Everyone hopes for peace throughout the land. He alone fears that the world might be too peaceful. He kills envoys, burns temples, and blows up guesthouses. Is he cruel by nature, or simply a hot-blooded youth? Is he chasing 3Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Alternate history, ensemble cast, strong main character, and all characters are intelligent.

13. 113 穿 Transmigrate and Sell Tang Poems from the Start 穿越，开局卖唐诗 Zhi Yangyu智阳雨Historical1.3M WordsCompleted After a drunken night, college student Lin Feng transmigrates to the Great Yan Dynasty. He builds a distillery and opens taverns, earning gold by the day. Just as he starts feeling pleased with himself, beautiful women reject him one after another, and his fiancée breaks off their engagement. After facing reality, Lin Feng changes course and enters officialdom. With the knowledge and experience of a modern man, he makes a name for himself in Great Yan. He fights north and south, helping Great Ya 2kReads7.9Score138Shelves

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    A story about traveling back to the Great Yan Dynasty.

14. 114 北 King of the Northern Frontier: Starting with Faking My Death 北境之王：从假死开始 Woodenhead's Journal木头的日志Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Shen Yan, a top modern strategic analyst, awakens after an explosion to find himself in the body of Xiao Jingming, the poisoned, good-for-nothing fourth prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Facing certain death, he calculates every move with precision, feigns death with a silver needle, and sets an astonishing deception in motion. A “tragic accident” sets a fire. A charred corpse lets him slip away unnoticed. The emperor posthumously ennobles him, and his ceremonial tomb is sent to the northern fro 3.5kReads7.9Score371Shelves

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    A useless prince was poisoned to death. A national strategic analyst transmigrated into the prince's body, faked his death, and escaped to develop his own power in the northern border.

15. 115 请 Your Highness, Go to Your Death! 请皇兄，赴死！ Brew Little Wine煮小酒Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Zhou Che is reborn as the sixth prince of Great Xia, but his five elder brothers keep closing in on him. They want to strip me of my claim to the throne! They want to confiscate what little my family has left! They want to take the woman I love and kill me! If that’s how it is “If you, my brothers, can kill your own kin, why can’t I?” “If you can fight for the realm, why can’t I?” “You all think yourselves capable. What makes me any less so?!” Zhou Che rises with his sword drawn. “Your sixth bro 31.3kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
16. 116 永 Eternal Homestead 永恒家园 Shen Yuan慎远Historical525k WordsCompleted A man on the road is as beautiful as jade, a gentleman unmatched beneath the heavens. A young man is granted a new life and reunited with his parents, forging their family bonds anew as father and son, mother and son. He strives forward, vowing to build a happy home for his parents and make money from the bounty of the mountains. With his remarkably good memory, he takes the scholar exams, earns official honors, and helps build a heartwarming story for his hometown. There is family affection and 215Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    In a fictionalized Ming Dynasty, the story unfolds in Liaodong, squeezing out the living space of the Jurchens and Oirats. A young boy from the mountains rises through the ranks, passing the imperial examinations, becoming the Marquis of Jingyuan, and finally the Governor-General of Liaodong. He expands the territory northwards by three thousand miles, pacifies the southern barbarians, and leads the Liaodong navy across the sea to destroy the Japanese invaders, protecting the Han Dynasty for ten thousand years.

17. 117 大 Great Ming: I Told You to Hang Yourself, Not Become a Tyrant 大明：让你上吊，没让你当暴君 Red Leaves Cover the Mountains漫山红遍Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + scheming protagonist + satisfying read + no System + one heroine] Transmigrated into the body of the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, with less than half a year until the Jiashen Incident. Huang Taiji is about to take a detour through Mongolia, breach the Great Wall, and threaten the capital! What? You say the treasury is empty and we can't fight back? Don't panic. Let me kill a few ministers first and scrape together some money! What? You say Li Zicheng has rebelled 650Reads7.0Score100Shelves

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    You absolutely can't miss this historical time-travel novel! The protagonist travels back to the Ming Dynasty and changes many regrettable aspects of its history. It's inspiring, full of exciting moments, and highly recommended!

18. 118 孤 A Lone Boat Rides the Wind 孤舟乘风行 Rain Falls Tearfully雨落潸潸Historical317k WordsOngoing A fresh breeze swept toward the old, crumbling walls; A mountain opened a path for that breeze. Like meteors tearing through the darkness, they descended upon this turbulent world. They surged forward through the era’s raging storms, determined to break the countless shackles that had bound them for millennia and to paint, with their own hands, a grand vision of unprecedented prosperity! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Novel setting, slow pace, anyone can be the protagonist

19. 119 女 Life with the Goddess: I Feel Like I've Seen You Somewhere Before 女神同居往事，我好像在哪见过你 Reclining in the North高卧北Urban126k WordsCompleted Li Huangxuan was a recent college graduate, stuck in a miserable nine-to-five job and always broke. Like every young person just starting out, he felt lost and uncertain about the future. He longed for a love that would leave a lasting mark. He had a crush on his coworker, Xu Wanqing, but was too timid to approach her. Then one day, his roommate moved out, and a goddess named Lin Ximeng moved in next door, turning his life upside down. A month of living together gradually drew the two of them cl 43.2kReads9.7Score4.6kShelves
20. 120 1 1853: Measuring the Nation's Territory with Cannons 1853：用大炮去丈量国土面积 Lone Angler独钓客Historical619k WordsCompleted The protagonist accidentally transmigrates to the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. See how he restores China during the late Qing Dynasty. Between the realm and the women he loves, he sees through all the ways of the world and enjoys a life of freedom. Then he strides boldly into the surging current of history. 1.2kReads7.1Score—Shelves

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    This book can be described in two words: awesome.

21. 121 一 A Poor Scholar of Noble Character 一品寒士 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Single heroine, semi-fictionalized Tang Dynasty] In an era when the great aristocratic clans looked down on the imperial family, Zhao Quan was born to a farming family and entered school carrying the hopes of his parents and six older brothers. Farming was out of the question: even the village head’s family had no food to spare… So he had no choice but to take the imperial exams and become an official. 10.2kReads9.3Score888Shelves

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    A fantastic alternate history novel, guaranteed to be incredibly enjoyable to read!

22. 122 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 382.6kReads9.2Score32.3kShelves
23. 123 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 17.2kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves
24. 124 穿 Transmigrated as a Young Lord: The System Is Full of Stunning Female Powerhouses 穿越世子：系统全是绝色女大佬 Wuhan Kai武汉凯Historical128k WordsOngoing A bolt of lightning sends Wang Zhiwei, his current girlfriend Lin Rou, and his ex, Li Yufei, into a war-torn era of rival states. His father holds the position of chancellor and has long been chipping away at the imperial power of Southern Tang, secretly plotting to seize the throne. While other transmigrators get a data-panel System, Wang Zhiwei encounters the Heavenly Court's bizarre reincarnation rules. The three support Systems are all reincarnated as living people in the mortal world. The H —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is pretty good! [All characters transmigrate + dual-system top-tier + hilarious political intrigue + chaotic world power struggle + face-slapping comeback] Wang Zhiwei absurdly transmigrates to the chaotic Southern Tang Dynasty, opening his eyes to find himself in the imperial palace, relentlessly pursued by his ex-girlfriend! Their past life was a messy breakup, but in this life, their identities are reversed! His ex-girlfriend, Li Yufei, transforms into the arrogant Princess Zhaoyang, who immediately orders the "troublemaker" Wang Zhiwei to be beaten to death for trespassing! But she never expected—the poor boy before her is actually the eldest son of the powerful prime minister! The Wang family, controlling most of the court and military power, is the true ruler of the Southern Tang! The puppet emperor immediately protects his son-in-law, angrily punishing the princess with sixty strokes of the cane! The arrogant princess's comeback attempt backfires, leaving her completely stunned from the start! A divine lightning strike sends all three transmigrating together! The ex-girlfriend is a reckless princess, and the current girlfriend, Lin Rou, accompanies her, bound to the Peerless Strategist System! Meanwhile, Wang Zhiwei awakens the Peerless Emperor and General System, unlocking a whole host of destined generals from the start! The homeless beggar, now a mere morsel of rice, is none other than the White Tiger War God, capable of crushing Xue Rengui! The seemingly frail maidservant serving him is the future Bloodthirsty Asura Spy King, destined for a chaotic and bloodthirsty world! The slender retainer who infiltrated the Prime Minister's mansion is the cunning Nine-Tailed Fox strategist who has calculated the fate of the world! Emperor, strategist, war god, and spy king—all assembled, forming a top-tier lineup for hegemony! Utilizing modern thinking, they manipulate capital in a chaotic world! They open a princess bank, plunder the wealth of rich merchants, exploit the chaos of war to collect debts, and exile rebellious civilians to develop fertile lands! They repel the iron cavalry of the northern barbarians, sweep away the separatist warlords in the south, and quell the chaos of the White Lotus Rebellion! The puppet royal family is their pawn, and the heroes of the world are their stepping stones! Watch as Wang Zhiwei, with his entire team of divine generals, starts by manipulating the Southern Tang court, sweeps across the eight wastelands, contends for supremacy, and forges an eternal imperial hegemony!

25. 125 大 The Founder of the Great Zhou 大周缔造者 Carefree and Irresponsible吊里个郎当Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Great Warlord + Crushing the Foreign Powers + System + Raising an Army + Conquering the World [Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully drawn the fully organized German Fourth Panzer Army.] [Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully drawn an Iowa-class battleship!] [Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully drawn a Super Arsenal, capable of producing Cold War equipment.] Ma Jin was a modern man who happened to transmigrate to another world: the Great 22.3kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves

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    Of these two books, the first one is hilarious, and the second one is about fighting for supremacy in another world.

26. 126 崇 Chongzhen's Empire of Immigrants 崇祯的移民帝国 Aoki Turns Red in Chencang陈仓的青木红了Historical267k WordsCompleted Chongzhen’s Settler Empire After transmigrating into the body of ten-year-old Zhu Youjian in the forty-eighth year of the Wanli reign, he faces the Ming dynasty’s internal turmoil and external threats head-on: the Tartars beyond the passes are sharpening their blades, while factional strife consumes the court! While others who transmigrate take the fight straight to the Later Jin, he uses “Heaven’s mandate” to turn the tide. He exploits astrological omens and prophecies to create a web of supers 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the dire straits of the late Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youjian, carrying the flames of the Ming, set sail overseas, building a transcontinental immigrant empire spanning East and West! From the firebricks in the workshops of the capital to the sugarcane fields of the Southeast Asian colonies; from the secret schemes of court intrigue to the clashes of figures in overseas expansion, the story is grand in scope and meticulously detailed. There are no spur-of-the-moment climaxes, only the struggles and rise of ordinary people alongside great figures in a grand era. Readers who enjoy grand worlds and ensemble narratives will absolutely love this book!

27. 127 南 A Song Dynasty Tale of Making It Big 南宋出圈记 Call Me Passerby C叫我路人丙Historical629k WordsOngoing Driven by hardship and hounded by gambling debts, Hu Yan, a young scholar reborn in the final years of the Southern Song, has no choice but to marry into the Zheng family of butchers. He has no intention of acting like a son-in-law who has married into the family. The moment he arrives, he takes charge of the household, kicking off his rise from the bottom and setting out on the road to conquest. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Being a live-in son-in-law in the Song Dynasty could be quite comfortable. I'm recommending my own experience to you all, as it's based on various historical materials and basically reflects the lifestyle of that era.

28. 128 崇 Chongzhen’s Immigrant Empire: The Sequel 崇祯的移民帝国续集 Aoki Turns Red in Chencang陈仓的青木红了Historical858k WordsOngoing Transmigrated into the body of Zhu Youjian, the Prince of Xin, he refuses to sit back and wait for death amid the chaos at the end of the Ming dynasty. Armed with expert geological skills, he pinpoints the mineral deposits in Liaodong and Dengzhou, taking control of vital resources before any rival faction can reach them; He builds workshops and manufactures guns and cannons, bringing the backward military industry of the Great Ming up to speed and producing modern firearms capable of crushing t 10Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 129 穿 Transmigrating to Great Qian as a Prince 穿越大乾当王爷 Wang Dongdong, a Late Bloomer大器晚成的王冬冬Historical627k WordsCompleted A worthless man from the twenty-first century transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty and tries his best to keep his head down. Instead, he is first made the Great Qian’s first non-imperial prince. Afraid the emperor will grow suspicious, he tries even harder to stay under the radar, only to gradually become the Great Qian’s richest man, the first prince to serve as a grand secretary in its Grand Secretariat, a pillar protecting the realm, and a minister entrusted with the emperor’s heir. He say 125Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new author, unable to tolerate all the fictional worlds, decided to write a serious fictional novel of his own.

30. 130 不 No Offenses Against Jin 不轨于晋 Prince of Kaiyang开阳郡王Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Who in history has never had regrets? Zhang Ao, the King of Zhao in the early Western Han dynasty, originally lived in the shadow of Liu Bang’s purge of kings with different surnames, spending his days in constant fear, never knowing whether he would see the next day. Heaven gave him a second chance to be reborn, in the form of Zhang Gui more than four hundred years later. Unfortunately, he now faced an even darker and more degenerate age of Wei and Jin. And so begins a tale of saving a world wh 804Reads—Score101Shelves

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    This historical novel is accurate. The author employs a meticulously researched style, meticulously matching official titles, systems, geography, characters, words, actions, and customs to historical fact, demonstrating great dedication. Importantly, everything is logically sound, consistent with historical context and the thinking of ancient people, avoiding mindless wish-fulfillment plot devices. The story and writing are excellent, making it a book you can read again and again.

31. 131 芬 The Secret Garden of Fragrance 芬芳的秘密花园 Sang Naite桑耐特Eastern Fantasy309k WordsOngoing Please note before reading: Female protagonist. Slow-paced. The author, Jiu Mengzi, updates irregularly, but will absolutely finish the story unless something beyond their control prevents it. Synopsis: The author is too lazy to write a synopsis. 2Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    This is a fantasy/xianxia novel you absolutely can't miss! It features an ensemble cast, multiple female protagonists, magic, and fantasy, with many female characters forming a harem. The world-building is vast, the pacing is slow, the content is light and gritty, the character development is realistic and profound, the plot is tightly woven and logical, the story is relatable, the author's writing is excellent, the logic is rigorous, it doesn't feel simplistic, the plot is fast-paced, the writing style is concise, and there are many settings. Don't let the author's newcomer fool you; the content is unique.

32. 132 大 The Tang Dynasty's Number One Rebel 大唐第一狂徒 Long Yuan龙渊Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the third year of the Chuigong era of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Zetian was on the verge of ascending the throne. The sole heir to the modern Tang Sect transmigrated into the body of a marquis's son. Using modern methods, he enhanced his hidden weapons with deadly poisons and defeated every expert under Heaven. He applied forensic investigation techniques he had taken as electives while studying abroad to solve countless strange cases. And the modern fireworks he invented to impress women became a 10kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    His soul transmigrates into the mansion of a noble family in the Tang Dynasty, just as Empress Wu Zetian is about to ascend the throne. Using modern technology to improve strange artifacts, he solves bizarre cases, shakes the Western Regions, and vows to make the Tang Dynasty shine once more!

33. 133 魂 Reborn into Liu, Guan, and Zhang, I Leave the Warlords Stunned 魂穿刘关张，诸侯们被整麻了 Blue Triangle蓝色三角形Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Absurd Three Kingdoms, the wildest unofficial history, pure comedy, and unhinged nonsense] In this world, famous generals all have special martial skills. Guan Yu’s Green Dragon Slash can cleave through city walls. Zhang Fei’s battle roar can make his enemies tremble with fear. Zhao Yun has infinite stamina, charging into enemy ranks and taking heads amid a thousand troops. The late Eastern Han dynasty is in chaos. The shameless Liu Bei, cautious Guan Yu, and righteous Zhang Fei join the eighte 121.5kReads8.2Score12.3kShelves

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    A group portrait of the Three Kingdoms period

34. 134 不 I Can't Command Troops, But I'm Still the God of War of the Great Han 不会点兵，但我依然是大汉战神 Silly Biped呆呆两脚兽Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Dong Zhongying, a keyboard military theorist and armchair strategist who transmigrated into Dong Zhuo, discovered that war really was a technical business. There were two things he couldn't do! In fact, he couldn't do any of it! He had no idea how to deploy troops or arrange formations, and couldn't even figure out how to set up camp! He was no good at making decisions on the battlefield either. Every person sounded perfectly reasonable to him, even though their strategies all pointed in complet 2.7kReads8.9Score174Shelves
35. 135 再 Painting the Realm Anew 再画江山 Brother Ning泞哥Historical532k WordsCompleted Alternate history + coming of age + political intrigue + ensemble cast Li Ning transmigrates into an alternate historical world. He hopes to keep his head down and enjoy a peaceful life, but instead he gets caught up in family infighting and court power struggles, fights on the border, and conquers a neighboring kingdom, living an extraordinary life! 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fictional, unsystematic, large-scale ensemble cast, no harem elements

36. 136 三 Three Kingdoms: With a Simulator, I, Liu Bei, Defy Fate and Change My Destiny 三国：模拟器，我刘备逆天改命 Meat on Sunday星期天吃肉Historical442k WordsOngoing On the night of Xinye, the Ancestor appeared in a dream, and a heaven-defying Heavenly Secrets Simulator descended. Coming up next: The hindsight strategist Zhuge Liang, cautious Guan Yu, Zhang Fei who treats his soldiers like his own children, loyal Mi Fang, and Zhao Yun with a full rage meter. Cao Cao's army is bearing down, and Xinye teeters on the brink of destruction. Liu Bei activates the Simulator in front of everyone, and the generals witness their own tragic fates with their own eyes 557Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 137 女 The Empress's Extremely Corrupt Chief Grand Secretary 女帝的巨贪首辅 Beckda of the Cloth Shop布庄的贝克达Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Jiang Chen transmigrates to a parallel Great Zhou, founded in another world by Emperor Mu, and becomes a vice minister in the Ministry of Personnel. But just as his predecessor's corruption and bribery are exposed, Jiang Chen discovers that the emperor is a woman. Facing certain death, he has no choice but to cover his past mistakes with great deeds. Putting down the rebellion of the hundred southwestern tribes is Jiang Chen's only chance to establish himself in the court of this otherworldly dy 137Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    This alternate history novel is a must-read, come and grab the first comment!

38. 138 北 Northern Song: What a Coincidence, I'm a Spoiled Noble Too 北宋：好巧我也是纨绔 Natives and Local Pigs土著与土猪Historical3.8M WordsOngoing The first story's pacing is a little slow and it's hard to revise, so just take your time reading! The Great Song: This is a subtle power fantasy, not an obvious one. It might leave you itching for more! You can learn history while reading the novel, as the Yang clan's descendants rise to prominence again. Women: Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, and Meng Chan. Men: Su Shi, Fan Chunren, Zhe Keshi, Zhong Shidao, Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, and Yu Yunwen. This is the brilliant splend 1.9kReads8.0Score242Shelves

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    Authentic! A family rises to power, a plethora of beauties in the late Song Dynasty—a great book! Millions of words without a single flaw! A classic late Song Dynasty novel! Commercial farming, then the Western Army! Very readable! The character portrayals of Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, and others are superb!! A good book to try.

39. 139 这 This Prince Has Gone Mad. Why Would You Provoke Him? 这皇子都疯了，你惹他干嘛？ Before the Wind Rises风未起Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [No System + High-Stakes Scheming + Laying Low to Build Strength + Logical Plot + Brains and Brawn + Suspense + Ancient Espionage] His mother consort dies suddenly of an illness. His older brother dies mysteriously in battle. All his backers are gone!! His father distrusts him, and his other brothers all want him dead! Not a single court official is on his side? In that case, he has no choice but to carve out a path to survival from between the cracks! After transmigrating to another world, he b 62kReads8.8Score4.9kShelves

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    💥History and comedy are both super fun to read!🌈The first book is about the Sixth Prince Che, the original owner of the body. The Sixth Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty, as the imperial edict stated: He was neither scholarly nor martial, inherently cowardly, and possessed no redeeming qualities other than his good looks and large stature; he was plagued by various vices. The original owner was invited to a banquet at the Fifth Prince's house and got extremely drunk. But the claim that he disrespected his elder brother's fiancée, Zhen Shi, is absolutely untrue! The original owner was both cowardly and weak; even drunk, he would never dare to disrespect Zhen Shi. Clearly, this was a trap, a trap intended to kill the original owner! However, the trap setter overestimated the original owner's weakness… After drinking too much, he simply died, and Zhou Che, who had transmigrated, took over his body. 🌈The second book is a historical comedy about the Eighth Prince of the Great Yan Kingdom, an idiot? I transmigrated? Transmigrated into the body of an idiot! Damn it. Realizing his precarious situation, Xiao Wanping immediately made a decision: continue to feign madness and develop stealthily, otherwise he would inevitably become the target of everyone's wrath. With military power in hand, I have the world at my fingertips! Yes, I must seize power, military power! Whether it's to the eastern or northern border! In short, I must find a way to leave the capital, Xingyang City, without making a sound.

40. 140 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves
41. 141 大 Great Ming: Your Majesty, the Prince of Qin Has Joined the Crown Prince in Rebellion 大明：皇上，秦王带着太子造反了 Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi两广总督Historical541k WordsCompleted [Alternate history] [No System] After unexpectedly transmigrating into Zhu Yuanzhang’s second legitimate son, Zhu Shuang, he becomes an arrogant and overbearing man, hated by every official. He eggs his brothers on to rebel against their old man. Zhu Shuang: “Big Brother, do you want to be emperor? Just say the word and I’ll help you seize the throne!” Zhu Gang: “Exactly, Big Brother. Just say the word and we brothers will help you!” Zhu Di: “Big Brother, same here!” Zhu Biao: “All right! Second 11.1kReads8.5Score396Shelves

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    Transmigrating into the body of Zhu Gang, he arrogantly instigates his brothers to rebel against the late Zhu Yuanzhang! The princes plot, Zhu Yuanzhang reacts shrewdly, and a hilarious drama is about to unfold in the Ming Dynasty royal family!

42. 142 大 Great Tang: Li Er Drools at the Fujian Carrier 大唐双穿：李二看着福建舰流口水 The Fridge Blows Bubbles冰箱吐泡泡Historical2.5M WordsOngoing The title has been reset. The story about watching the flag-raising ceremony and the royal family coming to the modern world is this book. It's about establishing diplomatic relations. Overworked office drone Li Yue is bound to a dual-world travel System. Whenever he changes the course of history or earns the trust of a historical figure, his lifespan is extended and his illnesses are eased. So Li Yue has no choice but to go work in the Tang Dynasty to earn himself more time! But right after he 37.4kReads8.3Score3.5kShelves

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    "Absolutely Amazing!" Is a must-read, especially for fans of historical time travel. It boasts a top-tier imagination, super logic, high intelligence, and hilarious humor. A dual-transmigration system grants the protagonist a complete turnaround in the Tang Dynasty! From nearly dying on the first day to becoming the Prince of Yu, the unparalleled plot is incredibly satisfying! #TimeTravelRise #TangDynastyFun

43. 143 大 Great Jing: One Shot Stands Supreme 大靖：一枪独尊 Blue and White蓝中白Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Alternate History] [History] [Wulin] [Court Politics] [No System] [Multiple Heroines] Li Yun, a modern mercenary and assassin nicknamed the “Dark God of Slaughter,” transmigrates into the body of a foolish young master from a general’s family, just as he is getting married in the unfamiliar Jing Dynasty. He’s been a fool for ten years, enduring endless ridicule and humiliation. Then he awakens, finally able to vent his frustrations, and shocks the world! Unmatched with a spear, unrivaled beneat 3.4kReads8.3Score284Shelves

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    Try it and you'll see.

44. 144 开 From the Start on a Late Ming Battlefield: Three Kills in My Debut 开局明末战场，首秀三连杀 Simple2023简单2023Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Late Ming + war + a soldier's perspective + not a power fantasy + an ordinary man's resolve to defend his home and country] The whole court curses and vows to destroy the barbarians; a mighty army marches forth from the borderlands! What is the use of grand ambitions? At Sarhu, a lake of blood was left behind. I am Wang Jiu, one of the most ordinary people in the great tide of transmigrators, and an utterly inconspicuous foot soldier on the battlefields of the late Ming. In historians' account 2.7kReads9.0Score183Shelves

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    History + main plot + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment novel, a must-read for history buffs! Unlike other historical wish-fulfillment novels, this book focuses on logical consistency. The premise for achieving great things is traceable, and the character development is perfect. Every soldier is used appropriately, and every minor character is memorable.

45. 145 吾 I'm Eighty! And You're Telling Me I Placed First in the Imperial Exams? 吾龄八旬！你告诉我状元及第？ Zhou Big Tomato周大番茄Historical502k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to ancient Ning, a dynasty that never existed in history, Li Chang’an unexpectedly finds himself in the body of an eighty-year-old man! From the start, he offends the Wu’an Marquis’s household and becomes the target of the marquis’s spite. With no other choice, he sets out to pass the imperial examinations and become a provincial graduate so he can protect himself. But to his surprise, he draws on the poetry and literature he learned in his previous life to outshine all the 75Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    This is beautiful!

46. 146 一 I Transmigrated, and They Made Me Emperor! 一朝穿越，我被黄袍加身了！ Zhou Big Tomato周大番茄Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Also known as The Finest Young Master from a Humble Family One month after transmigrating, a woman I've never even met wants to be my wife? And she wants to have my babies! What does it matter if the dynasty is in chaos and the times are turbulent, even if I'm out in the countryside, far from the centers of power? Foreign enemies are invading and want to take my money? Dream on! 837Reads8.6Score102Shelves
47. 147 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 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🔥Two recommended ancient Chinese political intrigue novels! If you're looking for something to read, try these two. "Accidentally Entering the Tang Dynasty: A Drunken Life" is already completed. It's a meticulously researched story set in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, depicting court intrigue, interpersonal relationships, and the turbulent undercurrents beneath the surface of a golden age. It's a very enjoyable read. "Finding Your Way Home in a Floating Dynasty" is still being serialized. It's a fictional dynasty with political intrigue, without any overpowered protagonists. The protagonist carefully navigates the complexities of powerful families and clans, and it gets increasingly exciting as it progresses. Readers who enjoy slow-paced political intrigue and ensemble casts should search for the titles directly! #TomatoNovels #AncientChinesePoliticalIntrigueRecommendations

48. 148 大 Great Tang: If You Won’t Rebel, Father, Then I Will! 大唐：父亲您不造反，我造反！ Darn Spider扑街蜘蛛呀Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Ruthless and decisive]+ [Golden finger]+ [Conquest and expansion]+ [Industrial Revolution]+ [Age of Discovery] Also known as The Crown Prince Should Stop Competing, the Tang Dynasty Already Has Nine Dragons in One Court, Tang Dynasty: Father, You’re This Old, How Can You Still Sleep?, and I, Li Chengqian, the Steadiest Crown Prince in History. He transmigrates to a parallel Tang Dynasty and becomes Li Chengqian, still the heir of the Prince of Qin’s household. Faced with Li Shimin’s indecision, 12.7kReads8.6Score782Shelves

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    Transmigrate to a fictional world and embark on an exciting and thrilling adventure!

49. 149 齐 The Fate of Qi: The Silk Manuscript Cipher 齐祚：帛书密码 Dairy Cow and Black Kitten奶牛黑小猫Historical52k WordsOngoing In the eighteenth year of the Taining era of Great Qi, the entire Northern Expedition army was trapped on the banks of the Yellow River, facing certain death. The court was in uproar: surrender seven cities, abandon the Central Plains, and beg for peace on bended knee. The young prince Cui Wenbo stepped forward. “I won't surrender. I'll go save them.” He fought three men at once and killed the Manchu commander with a single spear thrust. The emperor fixed his gaze on him and slowly asked: “You' —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let me recommend my new book. It's an alternate history novel set after Li Zicheng's conquest of Beijing and the fall of the Ming Dynasty. Instead of the Qing Dynasty, it remains a Han Chinese dynasty. The protagonist is a time traveler, but without the typical time-travel plot devices or modern knowledge. He discovers the wonders of the world entirely on his own. The first 50 chapters will focus more on adventure. Large-scale battles will be added later. Currently, I'm updating 1-2 chapters daily, about 6000 words each.

50. 150 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 165Reads8.3Score118Shelves

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    I'm recommending this story; it's about imperial examinations and political intrigue, but it features two female leads, so please don't read if you're bothered by that.

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