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. 201 这 This General Is a Little Slow 这个将军有点憨 Xiaohua from Songshan Village松山村小华子Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A third-year college student and hopeless simp, a transmigrated general who's a force to be reckoned with, one brilliant move after another, leading three hundred and fifty soldiers, all while pining for the princess. He invents things and conducts research just to show off and boast! He tinkers with high technology in ancient times and takes on enemies from every side! He's got guns, cannons, planes, and even weapons capable of laying waste to the world! 33Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   A simp transmigrates into the body of a simple-minded general, his actions as fierce as a tiger, leading a mere 350 soldiers, he runs off with the princess at the start, inventing and researching, all for the sake of showing off! He's tinkering with high technology in ancient times to fight against enemies from all sides! He has guns, cannons, airplanes, and even world-destroying weapons! [Laughing and crying emoji]

2. 202 北 Scheming for Power in Northern Wei: This Xuande Is Too Powerful 北魏谋国：这个玄德太强了 Dudu Who Lives on the Moon住在月亮上的嘟嘟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted (An alternate-history story, not based on official history) Liu Jing transmigrates to the city of Sishi in Northern Wei during its final years. There he unexpectedly meets the teenage Yang Zhong, still a farmer, and the rich young heir Gao Aocao. Thanks to the Liu family’s ancestral secret art, he successfully fools the two brothers into swearing brotherhood over chicken in a field of chrysanthemums. History would call them the “Three Chrysanthemum Brothers.” Later, Liu Jing becomes Er Zhu Rong’ 3.6kReads7.3Score231Shelves

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   Southern and Northern Dynasties, group portraits

3. 203 回 Return to Ancient Times and Conquer the World 回到古代打天下 Almost Big Bro差不多小哥哥Historical608k WordsCompleted Long Fan, China's strongest special forces soldier, died alongside his enemy while carrying out a special mission in an island nation. He transmigrated into the body of Long Fan, the thirteenth prince of the Great Wu Dynasty in a parallel world. Facing retaliation from his royal brothers and the watchful eyes of neighboring kingdoms, he used modern knowledge to build weapons and invent new things. He founded the Dragon Guards, who never lost a battle. The enemy empress, divine maidens and sainte 728Reads8.3Score101Shelves

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   A time-travel fantasy novel set in an alternate history; it's quite enjoyable and definitely has great potential.

4. 204 梁 Claiming the Throne at Liangshan: The Late Eastern Han Dynasty 梁山问鼎：东汉末年 Su Zibin素子彬Historical251k WordsOngoing A military-and-farming tale: One hundred and eight heroes transmigrate to the Eastern Han dynasty, landing on a Water Margin mountain with no water. The Yellow Turban Rebellion has just begun. Cao Cao is still only a 29-year-old Cavalry Commandant, and Dong Zhuo is still in Liangzhou, not yet having entered Luoyang. These heroes have arrived forty years early. Before the other contenders have even come of age, they intend to claim the empire. 81Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The 108 heroes of Liangshan, a complete military group, started from a mountain stronghold during the late Eastern Han Dynasty, gradually developing through farming and cultivation. Those interested can take a look; the key battles are against Cao Cao and Liu Bei.

5. 205 长 A Long Historical Epic: Founding a Dynasty in an Age of Chaos 长篇历史传奇小说乱世开基 TuJiaHistorical151k WordsOngoing In the famine-stricken late Tang, the dead in Shiqiao Village have yet to be carried away when the grain collectors burst through the door. Tu Tianba only wants to protect his grandfather and their few acres of poor farmland, but first he's forced to swing a club in front of everyone, then driven up into the mountains at night. From protecting one village to rallying a stronghold, from seizing a single mouthful of grain to fighting for a chance to live. He trains men, stockpiles grain, sets trap —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A lifesaver for those experiencing a reading slump! This historical novel is phenomenal! Spanning a thousand years of Chinese history, it recreates classic historical scenes! Intrigue, war, legend, and integrity—it's high-energy and captivating from beginning to end. Easy to read and engaging, it's so immersive that even history novices can easily understand it! Free to read—you'll want to stay up all night to finish it! #TomatoNovels #HistoricalStories #MustHaveBooksForThoseExperiencingABookSlump

6. 206 逼 You Dare Force Me to Marry Gao Yang? I'll Wipe Out Your Entire Family 逼我娶高阳？我屠你满门 Zhoushan Gatekeeper Auntie舟山管门大娘Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Great Tang] [The System activates at crucial moments] [Outlaw] [Comedy] [Hilarious] Transmigrate to the Great Tang and become Fang Yiai! From the start, he’s engaged to Princess Gaoyang, but he’d rather die than marry her! Fang Xuanling: “You little rascal! Princess Gaoyang is a noble princess. Her marrying into our family is an honor for the Fang family!” Fang Yiai: “Bah! I won’t marry her! Don’t push me! Push me again and I’ll wipe out your whole family!” Fang Xuanling: “(⊙_⊙) The whole famil 16.4kReads8.5Score1.2kShelves

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   His soul transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty, becoming the son of Cheng Fang Yi'ai. He's immediately betrothed to Princess Gaoyang, but resolutely refuses! Humorous dialogue, crucial system assistance—watch how this transmigrated farce unfolds!

7. 207 随 Drifting with the Tide 随波逐游 Year After Year一年有一年Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From Cowherd to Martial Sage: The Astonishing Rise of Niu Er, a Transmigrator, Packed with Schemes, Romance, and Brotherhood! [Explosive revelations] Niu Er’s double life: After transmigrating, how does he go from a clueless exam candidate to a martial sage and shake up the Three Kingdoms? [The pinnacle of political intrigue] Caught in a web of schemes: As the kingdoms of Daqian, Xiyang, and Jingtai clash, how does Niu Er plan every move and build his empire? [An epic romance] Niu Er’s confid 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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   An alternate history story, featuring imperial examinations, political intrigue, love, friendship, and passion; beautifully written with a complex plot. Unexpected yet logical.

8. 208 火 A Hotpot Through the Ages 火锅春秋 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Historical477k WordsOngoing The state is founded on its people, and the people put food first. Transmigrating into the turbulent Spring and Autumn period, a master chef stirs up the world. Follow the protagonist across the river of time as, armed with culinary skills and the Zuo Zhuan, he rewrites the course of Chinese civilization and creates an epic “Spring and Autumn of Fine Food”! 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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   New book released. A historical food novel. Although it's a time-travel story, it avoids fantastical elements like systems and cheat codes, focusing instead on historical facts and events. All titles, names of people and places, and social backgrounds are meticulously researched, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the Spring and Autumn Period. Furthermore, the book offers extremely detailed introductions to some traditional Chinese dishes, serving as a practical cookbook. However, the author is not responsible for any kitchen novice mistakes. [Awkward laugh] Readers interested in history and food are welcome to check it out.

9. 209 神 The Divine Doctor and Poison Princess 神医毒妃 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted A descendant of a family of poison doctors in the 21st century, she possesses extraordinary gifts and excels equally at medicine and poison. One day, she transmigrates and becomes Bai He ran, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Wen’s household in the Eastern Qin Dynasty. Her birth mother is dead, her father refuses to acknowledge her, her stepmother holds power, and her sisters are false-hearted. Her fighting spirit blazes to life. In this life, she will live by her own rules. Those who bully 14.6kReads9.3Score3.9kShelves

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   I highly recommend Xi Hua Zhi. The female lead originally lived a life of leisure in the inner quarters, but after her family was framed, her property confiscated, and her husband exiled, she resolutely stepped forward to take charge of the entire family, providing a safe haven for the women. She's incredibly capable and strong. There are no cheat codes or systems, and the values ​​are very positive. Highly recommended!

10. 210 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A grand narrative, an Eastern version of "Game of Thrones." As a political intrigue novel set in an alternate Eastern history, the author not only constructs a complete worldview but also features many vividly characterized characters, a tight and fast-paced plot, and, in particular, a very delicate portrayal of human nature and the human heart.

11. 211 神 The Divine Doctor's Daughter 神医嫡女 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance4.0M WordsCompleted Feng Yuheng, a renowned physician skilled in both Chinese and Western medicine in the 21st century and a senior military doctor in the ground forces, transmigrates with a bang into the body of the Feng family's legitimate daughter in the Great Shun Dynasty. Unfortunately, her father doesn't care for her, her grandmother doesn't love her, her mother is timid, her younger brother is still a child, and her sisters are each more vicious than the last. Reborn in a new life, she absolutely refuses to 27kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves
12. 212 大 The Purple Robe of the Great Qing 大清紫袍 Sun Yiding孙一丁Historical187k WordsCompleted All the ministers inside and out wear purple robes. Who will share my burden? The jade cups drain the blood of a thousand households; the silver candles burn away the people’s fat. When Heaven sheds tears, the people shed tears; where the singing grows loud, the weeping grows louder. You speak so freely of the sovereign’s boundless grace, yet you are the ones who have betrayed it. Jiaqing Set against the White Lotus Rebellion during the Jiaqing reign, this novel traces the fates of high-rankin 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical novels with a large cast of characters

13. 213 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves
14. 214 霸 A Century of Hegemony 霸业百年 Ruo Zhiyu若之愚Historical382k WordsOngoing Following the struggles for supremacy among the feudal lords of the Spring and Autumn period, this book paints a sweeping portrait of three hundred years of history in rich prose and heartfelt narration. Slaughter and conquest, intrigue and love, glory and dreams, righteousness and evil collide and intermingle, rising and falling in a tumultuous tide... Those beautiful things, those hidden things, those hard things, those things that bring tears to your eyes the moment you touch them. A thousand —Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 215 专 The Patent War God Joins the Fight Just to Buy a Small Island 专利战神参战只为买个小岛 Carefree Evening Breeze1潇洒的晚风1Urban418k WordsCompleted A handsome man transmigrates to a parallel world during the Pacific War of World War II. Using a large-capacity phone loaded with notes on World War II weapons and equipment that he had collected for making a game, he patents improved designs for aircraft, warships, torpedoes, and bombs, then sells them for a handsome profit. With his exceptional problem-solving skills, he moves among British and American politicians and senior military officers, making friends everywhere! After the war, he buys 179Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    Forty thousand people have seen it. Come and take a look.

16. 216 全 After My Entire Dorm Transmigrated, I Became a Eunuch 全寝一起穿越后我成了太监 Black Tea Pork Chop红茶小排Historical709k WordsCompleted [Early chapters focus on everyday life and romance, court politics, and schemes; later chapters center on nation-building and getting things done. Ensemble cast, fictional dynasty] Room 404 in the men's dorm at Lutai University was shared by four students from different majors. With graduation just around the corner, the four agreed to get together for one last drink. After several rounds, they passed out. When they woke up, they had found themselves in a fictional era. The eldest, Shi Yan, had 205Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    An ensemble piece, set in a fictional world with multiple characters traveling together, without a system or any over-the-top character slapping or face-slapping elements.

17. 217 华 Huaxia, Volume One: Tales of the Central Plains 华之夏第一卷中原往事 The Pei Annals裴氏春秋Historical405k WordsCompleted A novel in the same vein as A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones). A novel in the same vein as A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones). A novel in the same vein as A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones). —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hua Zhi Xia Novel

18. 218 小 A Foot Soldier Holds the Realm 小卒镇山河 Yu Pu彧璞Eastern Fantasy213k WordsOngoing (Light ensemble cast, everyday life, multiple female leads, no clichés) The history books say that once there was a common soldier who mastered everything on his own and became invincible within a few short months. Imperial power was waning, the great clans held sway, and foreign tribes ran rampant. Qian Pei transmigrated here and activated a Mission System. Complete missions, and you can exchange rewards for ancient treasures. A frail constitution? Recite a poem and exchange it for a Mighty Vit 25Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A micro-ensemble piece featuring multiple female protagonists. Set in the Ming Dynasty, the story revolves around powerful forces in all directions, encompassing Buddhism, Taoism, demons, monsters, and mythical creatures. The protagonist is a lowly soldier in the Zhenning Prefecture, tasked with slaying evil spirits, upholding justice, and protecting the land.

19. 219 让 I Told You to Be a Live-In Son-in-Law, Not to Conquer the World 让你当个赘婿，没让你一统天下 Pinellia and Tangerine White半夏橘白Historical556k WordsCompleted [No Defying Heaven with Cheat Powers + No Simping + No Stupid Characters + No Harem] Jin Lian is determined to become the Great Zhou’s number-one wastrel. After all, his family is rich, he’s handsome, and his father and older brother are officials who protect him. He even gets to humiliate and bully the emperor’s most favored princess. But you still have to pay for the trouble you cause. One careless mistake, and he’s sent to a desolate land to become a prince consort. He hears that the Witch Qu 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a male-oriented novel about a son-in-law's rise to power. The writing style is light and not boring. The setting is fictional but realistic. The male protagonist does not have any overpowered abilities or simp behavior. He is forced to become a son-in-law "sacrificing himself for his country". Neither the male nor female protagonist is a simp. There is love but not much. The interests of both parties are the primary goal. The supporting characters are outstanding and there is no forced stupidity.

20. 220 曹 Cao Song: Cao Cao Arrives in the Great Song and Talks Fall Apart with the Jin Dynasty! 曹宋：曹操穿大宋，和金朝谈崩了！ Get Rich, Forest!暴富啊森林Historical906k WordsCompleted In the first year of the Jingkang era, Cao Cao transmigrates into the body of Zhao Huan, Emperor Huizong of Song, the last doomed ruler of the Northern Song? The Jin envoys demand that Cao Cao submit a surrender document, call them father, and sue for peace. Court officials collude with the Jin to kill him. He has not a single capable minister at his side, and his younger brother Zhao Gou is preparing to seize power and rebel? With a catastrophic start, how will Cao Cao launch a new Wei dynasty? 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A seriously underrated gem of a book; Cao Cao triumphs against all odds.

21. 221 大 Great Qin: I Become the Super Beast Hades, Destroying Gods and Demons with a Thought 大秦：化身超兽冥王，一念灭神魔 Radishes and Greens萝卜青菜Historical147k WordsOngoing Ying Zimu transmigrated into the Great Qin Empire and became the empire's ninth prince! But when he was eight, diviners declared him an ill omen, and his sign-in System activated at the same time! From then on, He entered the imperial mausoleum, avoided the light of day, and nurtured his primordial spirit! He stayed there for ten years! Over those ten years, sign-ins earned him the four great generals under the King of the Underworld and an army of a million soldiers! Ten years later, Ying Zimu —Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    If it's a fictional story, Tomato's books aren't very long; I only found these few, and not many of them are historical.

22. 222 超 Super Scholar: Starting with Quietly Controlling My Scores! 超级学霸：从低调控分开始！ Hidden in the Firmament苍穹隐Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Academic ace + System + Deliberately controlling test scores + Cutting-edge technology, lighthearted with no angst] After a surprise math test, the class monitor, an academic ace, scores just 50 points. The campus beauty gets 30, and the class representative and study committee member score even lower. But Jiang Nan, the king of dozing in class and the champion of the school cafeteria, racks up 90 points and takes first place??? Math teacher: “Kid, you can't hide it anymore, can you?” Beautiful 4.6kReads8.8Score822Shelves
23. 223 权 The Conquest for Power 权征 Riding a Wild Boar骑着野猪Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A young master of the Duan clan, a powerful family in Xuantu Commandery, Pingzhou, within the Great Zhou Empire, travels to the imperial capital to study at the Imperial Academy. He never expects to get caught up in factional struggles at court, setting him on a path to power! (This is not a pure wish-fulfillment novel. It focuses on political maneuvering and war, and the protagonist is a bit of a pushover early on!) 365Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fictional history, ensemble cast

24. 224 穿 Transmigrating to the Warring States: Two Rice Balls in the Second Year of Eiroku 穿越战国：永禄二年的两个饭团 Deep Dive Premonition深潜预知Historical1.6M WordsOngoing Sengoku Japan, in the second year of Eiroku. Two rice balls save a life. No System, no golden finger. Only increasingly hazy knowledge of the future, a bold yet cautious way of handling affairs, and a man from a later age who rises from humble beginnings. Starting with nothing, he survives the chaos, stands tall, and fights his way to prominence, eventually vying for supremacy in the Sengoku era. He studies medicine and builds castles, trains in swordsmanship and spearmanship, and learns the p 2.9kReads—Score374Shelves

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    Is the Japanese Sengoku period a good fit? Starting from humble beginnings, engaging in chaotic warfare, farming and building, shipbuilding and cannon production, vying for supremacy, the protagonist in the mid-stages fights the Jurchens, establishes the Liaodong Army, builds treasure ships, fights the Dutch and Portuguese in Southeast Asia, occupies India, discovers Australia, seizes the Middle East, enters the Americas, and confronts the West.

25. 225 朝 I Rebuke Treacherous Ministers at Court and Only Beg for Death 朝会怒斥奸臣，我只求一死 Original Wish本愿Eastern Fantasy495k WordsCompleted From the start, a Hengdian extra transmigrates straight into the imperial court. System mission [Death] activated: Gain one thousand years of cultivation every time you die. He furiously denounces treacherous ministers in court, repeatedly volunteers to lead armies against the rebels, and writes denunciations of the sacred immortal sects... Fang Yuan is either courting death or on his way to court death. And yet... The Great Qin Empress: “Fang, you love the people as if they were your own childr 1.9kReads9.1Score155Shelves
26. 226 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.5kReads—Score494Shelves

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    This novel is a must-read!! Its quality is on par with historical fiction and serious drama, possessing the potential to become a timeless classic. If it were adapted into a TV series, this novel would be unparalleled! (Please help rate it!) This novel is high-quality, intellectually stimulating, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliantly portrayed characters! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a nearly one-million-word novel that will be completed in mid-September, with all foreshadowing resolved, plot holes filled, and a clean ending. I suggest reading the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author summarizes the entire novel, which will aid in reading. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is astonishing, his scope grand, his themes lofty, his thoughts profound, his knowledge solid, his cultural background deep, and his political maneuvering top-notch. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me in the face!

27. 227 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 26.9kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves

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    Historical fiction + alternate history + farming + political intrigue + power struggles – this book is worth reading! "Want a wife? The government will assign one, and it'll even be tax-deductible!" A poor hunter casually agrees, and unexpectedly, he receives a beautiful and wealthy wife. With no surplus food, he braves the snow to hunt deep in the mountains to ensure his wife's survival. With the help of his hunting dogs, he reaps a bountiful harvest, but on his return journey, he encounters a snow leopard blocking his path. This thrilling yet sweet farming life is simply non-stop! Highly recommended.

28. 228 西 Journey to the West: I'm the Tathagata, Infiltrating Spirit Mountain! 西游：我是如来，卧底灵山！ Red Sun, Clear Clouds红日晴云Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted My name is Lai Ru. My parents hoped I'd become a great Confucian scholar, but... Today, I transmigrated, and I'm a monk! The System says it wants me to become the most violent Tang Monk in history, but... System, did you get something wrong? I transmigrated as the Tathagata! Go undercover? Turn the Journey to the West around? I'm not a monk, and I don't want to be the Tathagata either! Fine. In that case, I'll go undercover... Jieyin, Zhunti, give it up... Even the boss of Thunderclap T 334Reads9.4Score—Shelves
29. 229 缘 The Origin of Fate Across Ten Directions 缘起十方 Young Lady Scholar Bear囡才居士熊Historical486k WordsOngoing This story spans the turbulent Middle Ages, from the First Crusade to the founding of the Southern Song and the peace negotiations between the Song and Jin. It is an era of chaos, as old and new orders give way to one another, and all of Eurasia is swept up in a tide of change and struggle. The book is grounded in real historical events. Major historical developments, powers, and figures are all based on fact. Only where the historical record is unclear or leaves gaps does the story incorporate 91Reads7.1Score136Shelves

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    A medieval historical novel, intellectually stimulating and engaging! The writing quality is exceptionally high; I was completely blown away—the first time I've seen something like this on Tomato! [Stunned][Angry][Shocked][Laughing and crying][Spitting out][Sending hearts]

30. 230 刚 The Industrial Revolution Has Just Begun, and You're Telling Me This Is Journey to the West? 刚工业革命，你跟我说这是西游？ Salt-Baked Braised Egg盐焗卤蛋Eastern Fantasy690k WordsCompleted [No Female Lead + Doubled Rewards + Beating Up Buddhists and Daoists + Humanity’s Rise] After binding to the Tycoon Knowledge System, he transmigrates into the Tang Dynasty as Li Ke, Prince of Wu. The System is incredibly powerful. In just a few years, the technology in Yongzhou City, under Li Ke’s command, advances by leaps and bounds. It reaches the level of the twentieth century. In the thirteenth year of the Zhenguan era, a severe drought strikes the Guanzhong region. Just as Li Ke is desper 699Reads8.2Score101Shelves
31. 231 当 I Was Given a Wife When I Enlisted, and Conquered the Chaotic World with My Beauties 当兵发老婆，我靠美娇娘称霸乱世 Yaosi Lingjiu Wuyáo妖肆翎酒勿摇Historical226k WordsOngoing [Ming dynasty, multiple heroines, ruthless struggle for supremacy, no System, crushing the Qing dogs, rebellion] “Do soldiers get wives? Living ones, the kind who can have kids?” After his soul lands in the late Ming, he opens his eyes on the verge of starving to death. Desperate for a bite to eat, he spins a tale to the recruiting officer. He only wanted to get enough food to eat, but the new recruits' camp is overrun with bullies, and he can't even get a bowl of sour porridge. Wang Ergou snaps 1Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Who hasn't read this yet! The story begins with him starving and joining the army solely for his wife and a full stomach. While others enlist to protect their country, he asks his wife if shipping is included before enlisting—the contrast is off the charts! Special forces skills + survival in a chaotic world, it gets more and more exciting as it goes on, you simply can't get enough!

32. 232 颠 Turning the World Upside Down: Playing the Villain from the Start 颠覆全球：开局扮演反派大佬 Blazing Heavenly Inquiry炽生天问Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Shen Yan transmigrates to a parallel world. As soon as he arrives, he falls into a strange dimension. Everyone who falls in here is slaughtered by alien creatures, dying in despair! Luckily, at this moment, Shen Yan obtains the Super Big Shot Role-Playing System. “Ding! Randomly drawing a big shot template. Big Shot Role-Playing Mode activated. The closer you are to the character, the more abilities you can unlock.” Make people believe the character is real, and you’ll earn Subversion Points. Th 22.2kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves
33. 233 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 16.3kReads8.2Score984Shelves

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Laughs][laughs]

34. 234 2 2030: Defending the Peace 2030捍卫和平 We All Have Mental Illness我们都有精神病Sci-Fi & Apocalypse463k WordsOngoing Great powers vie for dominance, small nations struggle to survive, the wise shape the balance, and the weak choose sides. From a small local force tucked away in a corner to an established world power, no one can imagine what might happen between them. Perhaps one day, we will wipe away the shame of the past and make those invaders suffer as we once did. Or perhaps we will become the “invaders” in their eyes. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    See how the future military will wreak havoc on the Japanese and Americans on the Korean Peninsula.

35. 235 只 I Just Want to Lie Flat, but I'm Forced to Become the Prince of Zhennan 只想躺平却被逼成镇南王 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical358k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + War + Court Politics + Romance + Brotherhood + Heir Apparent + Experts + Political Intrigue + Play the pig to eat the tiger] No System. I’m doing my best to write a quality novel, and I salute every reader who supports me. After an accident, a modern soul transmigrates to the Great Jing and becomes Xiao Jingrui, the notorious eldest heir of the Prince of Zhennan’s household. His half-brother pretends to be kind while secretly conspiring with his concubine mother, scheming every 58Reads—Score102Shelves

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    If you enjoy historical fantasy novels about intrigue and warfare, you might want to check out this one; it's quite well-written.

36. 236 鬼 Ghost Bean 鬼豆 Qing Chong Yue Er青虫月二Historical341k WordsCompleted History, mysticism, enlightenment, cultivation, qi refinement, and political intrigue. Not for beginners. Gui Dou is neither a ghost nor a bean. He is simply Guiguzi’s son. At sixteen, he left the mountain during the early Warring States period, an age of upheaval that few records describe. This book follows on from Guigu’s Divine Stratagem, telling a historical fantasy of intrigue and turbulent events in the Warring States era, as well as conflicts in the martial world. 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Guiguzi series

37. 237 我 I, the Mastermind Villain, Build the Strongest Faction 我，幕后大反派，打造最强势力 I Can't Hold It Together绷不住了Urban205k WordsOngoing With countless races vying for supremacy, Li Haoran transmigrates into this world and unlocks the Behind-the-Scenes Faction System. He grows stronger by creating factions and recruiting members! From the start, he establishes the Yi Xiu Pavilion in the name of saving all living beings. From then on, mysterious and powerful factions begin appearing one after another among the races: Navy Headquarters, Akatsuki, the Fatui, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the Espada, Yaotian... The members of every 3Reads8.4Score—Shelves
38. 238 鬼 The Divine Schemes of Guiguzi 鬼谷神谋 Qing Chong Yue Er青虫月二Historical4.6M WordsCompleted [Historical Fiction Writing Contest] Other people are reborn into wealth and privilege, but I came back as a stalk of rice. No, a stalk of rice growing on a grave! A lovesick woman ate me, and became my mother. I became Guigu Wang Chan, whom later generations called Guiguzi, the founding patriarch of the Vertical and Horizontal School. In this turbulent age, watch me stir up the world once more and make my mark on the battlefields of the Warring States! 554Reads6.6Score102Shelves
39. 239 从 From Commoner to Emperor 从布衣到皇帝 Undersea Cannon Shot海底杠上炮Historical333k WordsCompleted (Carefully written, with smart characters and no System, just solid logic!) Zuo Huan transmigrates to the Jing Kingdom with his wife. To find her after they become separated, he joins the Jing army, helping repel barbarian invasions, put down rebellions in the territories, settle disputes with neighboring states, and navigate the fierce power struggles among several princes... As time passes, Zuo Huan discovers that this world isn't as simple as it seems... 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is good. I personally think it's better than Joy of Life. It's a traditional slow-burn story with rigorous writing that's not simplistic. It features high-IQ characters with many plot twists, detailed scene descriptions, and is exciting. If you don't like it, come back and scold me!

40. 240 天 The Realm Is on the Brink of Collapse, So I Guard the Mountains and Rivers with My Lone City 天下将倾，我以孤城镇山河 A Rose Isn't a Flower蔷薇不是花Eastern Fantasy363k WordsOngoing [No System + Faction Management + Smart Characters + Ensemble Cast + Passionate Xianxia] Black snow falls, and the Ruin Tide is coming. To protect the royal capital, the Great Yin court secretly ordered the troops to retreat and the grain to be burned, leaving the twelve cities of the northern frontier as sacrificial bait to hold back the Ruin Beasts. Xie Chang'an, a low-level clerk in Hanshui City, only wanted to save enough money to buy farmland and live in peace with his adoptive father. But —Reads6.5Score446Shelves

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    The protagonist is just a lowly clerk with no power, no soldiers, and no high-ranking officials to rely on. He secretly recorded the true and false grain accounts for five years and, in a desolate city destined to be abandoned by the upper class, he supported everyone's survival by using his ordinary wisdom to fight against the evil of people's hearts in a chaotic world.

41. 241 乱 Chaotic Battles in Another World: Unrivaled Summoning 乱战异界之无双召唤 Blade Slashes Wind, Sword Cleaves Clouds刀斩风剑切云Historical1.2M WordsOngoing To give Ying Zheng a tougher challenge and let Li Shimin experience the shock of overwhelming stats, Jiang Yan was reborn in another world. Using the System, he turned the continent into a complete mess, until the local heroes finally brought him to justice. Ying Zheng couldn’t handle it, so the Emperor Star took the field; Li Er took a beating, so the young prodigies stepped up. At last, extreme-sports enthusiast Jiang Yan got to experience a very different journey in another world. See how he 1.9kReads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Interdimensional Conquest Summoning Build, large volume, continuously updated.

42. 242 重 Reborn as a Handsome Man, Who's Afraid of Whom? 重生之我是帅哥我怕谁 Summer Scenery夏之景Historical386k WordsCompleted In the third month of spring, peach blossoms blaze in profusion. Deep in the peach grove on the outskirts of the capital, an elegant pleasure boat drifts across the green waters of Biyao Lake. Seeing the peach blossoms stretch for miles, Lin Luoxue, the capital’s most talented young woman, is in high spirits. She has also finally escaped her betrothal to the Nangong family, just days earlier, and has never been happier. Suddenly, a flute rings out, its clear, melodious notes floating across the 450Reads7.3Score103Shelves

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    Not bad! Take a look.

43. 243 开 From the Start, I Took Someone Else's Place in the Army, Then Summoned Dian Wei 开局替人从军，反手召唤典韦 Bai Mule白沐勒Historical571k WordsCompleted Qin Muge transmigrates to an alternate world. In this land ravaged by famine and war, he looks at the System panel, where top civil officials and military generals from every dynasty appear, and his eyes light up. “Dian Wei, you're my head of security.” “Xiang Yu, you're the commander of my entire army.” “Fan Li, you're my money-making whiz.” “Zhuge Liang, you're my military strategist for the southern campaign.” “Li Cunxiao, you're my valiant vanguard.” Watch as the civil officials and military 278Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 244 异 A Teacher from Another World: Teaching in the Three Kingdoms 异界先师，我在三国当老师 Wang Xing Niao Ren汪星鸟人Eastern Fantasy264k WordsOngoing Just as Lin Yuan thought he had transmigrated to the Seven Kingdoms, all sorts of figures from the Three Kingdoms appeared. Just as he thought this was only a Three Kingdoms story, Confucius showed up. Just as he thought that was as far as it could go, the Naruto battlefield opened. After he had conquered pirates, Soul Reapers, Warcraft, and even DC and Marvel, he never expected that... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Lin Yuan let go of his inner turmoil and said, "Since Heaven has given me a second chance at life, I will definitely become a saint, a ruler, an emperor, and a king. Only then will my journey to this other world not have been in vain!" Cao Cao chuckled and said to Yuan Shao, "Wenhao, our master wants to be your father!" Yuan Shao: "As long as my mother is happy, I... I... I..." This book features an original, brand-new cultivation system, with cultivation techniques named entirely from ancient texts, and a completely redesigned world background. Most importantly, it's not mindless; it's incredibly satisfying!

45. 245 公 The Princess Ascends the Throne 公主登基 Faraway Bamboo远竹Ancient Romance119k WordsOngoing It took the heroine two lifetimes to recover from the ignorance of her family... A pure, kind-hearted girl slowly became a ruthless, cold beauty. When the camel finally fell, even her tears were cold. She truly embodied the words: “My life was never worth living...” They said I was the Star of the Purple Tenuity returned to earth, a goddess descended from heaven! That's all feudal superstition! There are business opportunities everywhere in this ancient world. By combining farming and trade, I c 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Well, even people with depression felt better after watching it! Haha, it's quite hilarious. It's a time-travel story with palace intrigue, political maneuvering, and a strong female lead. There seem to be five male leads. The first one is a cunning and ethereal Taoist priest; the second one is a dark-skinned, wolf-like farm boy who has already appeared!

46. 246 京 A Strategy for the Capital: Securing the Realm 京华策：昭定河山 Liuchuan Xiaodan流川小旦Historical707k WordsCompleted The score has just been posted and will go up. Read with confidence! I'll put even more care into crafting an even better story from here on! [The female Yama who crawled out of a mountain of corpses in a slave camp will bring down the Nine Heavens] (Tags: Alternate History / No System / Hard-Core Political Intrigue / Epic War / Passionate Female Lead) The day Lin Zhao crawled out of the rotting corpses in the slave camp, she trusted only the blade and spear in her hands. She fought her way th 5Reads7.8Score—Shelves
47. 247 逆 Defying Fate as Wei Wu: Becoming a God of War at Jieting 逆命魏武：从街亭开始当战神 Liuchuan Xiaodan流川小旦Historical241k WordsCompleted Reborn as Wei Yan, he is branded a traitor from the start! Autumn of the sixth year of Jianxing. The disastrous defeat at Jieting has just happened, and the smoke of battle still hangs in the air. A modern soul opens his eyes to find himself in the body of Wei Yan, a mighty general of the Three Kingdoms! In his hand is a rusty ring-pommeled saber, and behind him stand thirty-seven battered soldiers. Zhuge Liang’s suspicious gaze feels like a thorn in his back, while Yang Yi’s poisonous schemes a 18Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 248 第 The First Heavenly Stele 第一天碑 Qu Yue C渠月c丶Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing [Alternate History · Martial Arts · Conquest] Two lives that felt strangely familiar. After waking from his dream, Zhou Mu set out to make his mark: building up his family, wiping out bandits, entering the imperial court, traveling far and wide, guarding the northern frontier, and contending for the realm... The Heavenly Stele had long since determined his fate. The court feared him, and wherever he looked, he could find hardly anyone like himself. The martial world plotted against him, and a 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Push it, and it's exactly the same.

49. 249 咨 A Consultant in the Martial World 咨询顾问在江湖 Hu Daoding胡到顶Eastern Fantasy305k WordsCompleted A highly intelligent male lead pulls the strings of the jianghu in another world! The jianghu is full of passion, and its characters leap off the page! [Deciphering a treasure map] + [Foiling a villain’s conspiracy] + [Taking part in a martial arts tournament] + [Joining the court struggle over the succession] + [Defeating a villain who transmigrated] + [Settling a feud spanning lifetimes]. No System, no golden finger, no mindless wish fulfillment, and no incoherent nonsense. Just [beautiful pro 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My martial arts dream has come true!

50. 250 山 A Strategy for Realm and Rivers: Chronicles of Court and Jianghu 山河策【庙堂江湖录】 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Historical309k WordsCompleted [Peerless Heir] [Jianghu and Court] [Blood-and-Iron Warfare] [Political Intrigue and Wits] [Alternate History] [Chivalry and Tenderness] [No Transmigration] [No Golden Finger] The Dingbian Prince’s household is wiped out. Ten-year-old heir Ling Canglan narrowly escapes. After years in hiding, he makes his name in a single stroke. He studies both literature and martial arts, and grows into a man of great talent. Faced with the enmity of his country and the hatred of his family, he joins the army 2.2kReads7.0Score155Shelves

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    In the martial world and the imperial court, power struggles, bloody wars, and the quest for supremacy in the Central Plains...

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