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1. 651 南 The Southern Song Dynasty’s Top Undercover Agent 南宋第一卧底 Long Yuan龙渊Historical7.4M WordsCompleted In the sixteenth year of the Jiading era of the Southern Song, Shen Mo, a modern-day undercover agent, began manipulating the fate of the empire in the palm of his hand. Countless ingenious schemes, ruthless plots, and brutal tactics poured from him. His modern forensic techniques cracked one bizarre Southern Song case after another, while his espionage skills crushed the secret agents of the Liao and Jin. When the Mongol Yuan cavalry, invincible across the land, came thundering toward them, the 6.1kReads9.1Score846Shelves

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   [Top Post] Here are a few of Tomato's favorite historical novels; if you're looking for something to read, these are a must-read!

2. 652 大 Great Ming: I, Zhu Changhuan, Rebel in the Founder’s Footsteps! 大明：我朱常换，仿祖造反！ A Gentle Breeze Helps You Fly轻风助飞Historical621k WordsCompleted No System, no golden finger. Zhu Changhuan has an impressive lineage: his ancestor is Zhu Yuanzhang, and he comes from the branch descended from Zhu Gaosui, Prince of Zhao, the third son of Zhu Di. Since his is a distant offshoot of a collateral branch, by the time of his father, the family had long since lost all its fiefs and stipends. They had only a few acres of poor farmland, and now, with disaster caused by other people, they can barely survive. Thinking of his ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang's upr 316Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is perfect!

3. 653 凡 A Mortal's Ambition: My Warring States Save File 凡人之野望：我的战国存档 Lone Traveler in the Universe独行宇宙Historical323k WordsCompleted This isn’t a mindless System novel, nor is it just about collecting a bunch of famous generals. There will be a few, of course, but the main focus is on how a minor warlord from a small clan can grow into a daimyo who dominates the whole country. The System can only show character stats and has no other special functions. A hardcore Nobunaga’s Ambition player and agriculture student transmigrates to northern Omi in Eiroku 11, where he becomes Amano Shin, a down-at-the-heels minor warlord with a 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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4. 654 大 The Ming Dynasty's Greatest Maverick 大明第一狂士 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.8M WordsCompleted In the 35th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, a ruthless schemer is reborn as the son of a county deputy magistrate. Using modern political tactics, he cracks one strange case after another. With modern strategies of maneuvering and intrigue, he shakes the imperial court and becomes unstoppable! Rebel bands run amok? Under my powerful army, they’re nothing but fodder! I will rebuild the Ming dynasty, extend its might across the seas, and usher in an unprecedented age of prosperity! 7kReads9.1Score673Shelves
5. 655 西 Great Qin Lies to the West, Rising Like the Sun 西有大秦，如日方升 The Cat with No Feelings木有感情的猫Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The blazing sun rose from distant Qin Yi, bringing a new order to this decaying world, where all ritual and morality had collapsed. Qin, a great nation. Even if given another chance, he would still lay the foundation for the unification of all under heaven. And the story all began beneath Beiman Mountain, under a sunset red as fire… 2.9kReads8.9Score182Shelves

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   That must be the book that meets the criteria of being intellectually savvy, involving power struggles, pacifying a chaotic world, and promoting Chinese culture.

6. 656 世 Your Highness, I’m a Gentleman 世子我可是正人君子 Su An, Living in a Dream活在梦里的苏安Eastern Fantasy203k WordsOngoing A transmigration story that turns tradition on its head, with no plagiarism (except in the case of one particular pair). Whether in the imperial court or the martial world, there are stories and wine, reunions and partings, intrigue and betrayal, love and hate... 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The hereditary prince, who commands a large army in the northern frontier, sees through the emperor's suspicions and the surveillance of the secret service. He deliberately tarnishes his reputation to avoid trouble. He transforms his abandoned palace into a teahouse and creates a unique "canvas drama," which becomes a hit with the entire city. Seemingly indulging in pleasure all day, he is actually investigating a series of poisoning plots that have murdered a mother and her child.

7. 657 大 Great Tang: Only Defying the Emperor's Order Makes You Stronger 大唐：抗旨才能变强 Sima Yi Waving a Fan摇扇子的司马懿Historical2.1M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and gets a frustrating System: the only way to grow stronger is to defy imperial orders. It's like dancing on the edge of a blade, constantly courting death. Yet, against everyone's expectations, no matter how recklessly he acts, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun dote on him and indulge his every whim. Even the protagonist himself has no idea why. As it turns out, he is the first child Li Shimin and Zhangsun had together, a poor little boy wh 110.6kReads8.8Score13.8kShelves
8. 658 古 The Slave-Owner Emperor of Ancient Rome 古罗马奴隶主皇帝 Sun Yong孙庸Historical1.3M WordsOngoing A new transmigration story inspired by the TV series Spartacus and Rome, along with real history. What’s it like to go from a petty slave owner buried in loan-shark debt to becoming the boss of Spartacus and Caesar? If that’s not exciting enough, how about becoming Octavian’s godfather?! Still not enough? What about composing poetry with Cicero?! Oh... And if you had just a tiny bit of power, how about uniting the pantheon?! In short, this is the story of a Chinese man founding the first Roman E 17kReads8.6Score1.7kShelves

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   Spartacus's master rose to the position of Roman Emperor.

9. 659 边 The Iron-Blooded Warriors of the Frontier Army 边军之铁血悍卒 Loves Red Yeast Tartary Buckwheat Tea爱吃红曲苦荞茶Historical894k WordsOngoing Hunter boy Xu Xiao shoots an arrow through the smoke of war on the northern frontier and rises from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood! His long saber shatters enemy formations, his cavalry rides through the snow, and he charges into battle again and again, slaying generals and seizing their banners! His brothers entrust their lives to one another, building a Great Wall of flesh and blood! When the 100,000-strong Jinzhang army thunders against the pass, watch as this battle-hardened god of 1.9kReads6.8Score171Shelves

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   A pure melee combat story set in an alternate history. A young hunter pierces the smoke of war in the north with a single arrow, rising from the ashes of death! With his long-handled sword breaking through enemy lines and his iron cavalry pounding the snow, he slays generals and captures flags in ten decisive battles! How will this iron-blooded war god, who rose from the ranks of a border soldier, use his wisdom to dismantle the Northern Yan Wolf Guard, unite a million-strong army with loyalty and camaraderie, and ultimately point his sword at the Central Plains, forging a path to imperial power? A must-read!

10. 660 大 The First Duke of the Great Ming 大明第一公 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical2.3M WordsCompleted I am Li Jinglong. This is my story, and the story of the Great Ming. 130kReads9.2Score14.1kShelves
11. 661 殿 Your Highness, Rest Assured: We’re Still Making the Nation Rich and the Army Strong Today 殿下放心，今天也有在富国强兵 Curtainfall X Qiqiyue落幕X柒柒月Eastern Fantasy740k WordsCompleted [Western fantasy lordship + berserker farming, all of it! Wits and brawn, all of it! A brand-new approach that never feels stale!] Humanism’s spring breeze sweeps across the land, and romantic ideals take hold everywhere. Berserker warfare and farming advance hand in hand, blending hard-nosed history with blood and iron. Modern know-how dispels curses with ingenuity, while scientific thinking reimagines the arcane. Intensive farming overcomes poor harvests, and the general staff plans every move 9.1kReads9.1Score956Shelves

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    It's incredibly good! I read every single chapter carefully without skipping a single one. It's truly wonderful, with a unique plot.

12. 662 不 I Stop Li Yuan from Becoming Emperor and Snatch the Tang Dynasty for Myself 不让李渊称帝，我截胡李唐江山 Apple Banana Chocolate苹果香蕉巧克力Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Special Forces King Transmigrates + Power Struggles at the End of the Sui Dynasty + Steals the Tang Dynasty from Li Yuan + Rewrites History + Political Scheming and Hegemonic Ambitions + Warlord Rule in a Chaotic Age + Strategy and Tactics + Unifies the Nine Provinces + Crushes All Rivals + No System + Full of Passion] A special forces king transmigrates into the end of the Sui dynasty: Han Zheng arrives in the midst of chaos! The Sui dynasty's fate is sealed. Its lands are shattered, and warlo 8.8kReads6.8Score857Shelves

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    I recently read a historical fantasy novel about warring states, and it's another hidden gem. It's very well-written! Not mindless at all; it's full of political intrigue, strategic battles, and thrilling conquest!

13. 663 我 I'm the Boss of a Chaotic World, So Having a Few Billion Underlings Is Only Reasonable 我，乱世帮主，有亿点小弟合理吧 Bored Little Bai无聊小白啊Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [Reborn in troubled times + villainous gang leader + high martial arts + no female lead + ruthless and decisive + rivalry between the martial world and the imperial court + domineering] Reborn as a gang leader in troubled times, he recruits a million disciples! Ruthless and decisive, he rises to power, unbeatable and without a love interest: Ying Xiu! Ying Xiu is reborn in troubled times. With supreme ruthlessness, he rises to power, establishes a gang, and dominates everything. “Damn it, how m 13.9kReads8.4Score840Shelves

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    ☀️☀️☀️Shaking Kunlun, splitting the heavens, dominating and expanding territory alone.

14. 664 水 Water Margin: Reborn, Who'd Still Accept an Imperial Pardon? 水浒：都重生了，谁还招安啊！ Han Yu寒羽Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Trade height for insight from the start! Ren Yuan transmigrates into a minor character in Water Margin, determined to forge his own legend in the martial world at the end of the Northern Song dynasty! Wherever the banners of the Liangshan army fly, the land belongs to the Han people! I’ll save the people the Great Song won’t save, and fight the enemies the Great Song won’t dare to fight! Jin Wushu: Ren Yuan, stay away from me! 67kReads9.1Score5.2kShelves
15. 665 明 Late Ming: My Super-Empire, Zhu Cilang’s Great Ming 明末，我朱慈烺的大明超级帝国 Little Wu Nai小小无耐Historical865k WordsCompleted The Chongzhen emperor's crown prince flees to Australia. He starts with a thousand refugees, builds an ironclad fleet in three years, sweeps across Southeast Asia in five, and reaches Europe in ten. His name is Zhu Cilang, the lost crown prince of a fallen dynasty. But within him now dwells a soul from 2026. [System + Farming + Naval Warfare + Revenge + Empire] On the eve of the dynasty's fall, the Chongzhen emperor shoves the last sea chart into his arms and kicks him out of the capital. Leadin 640Reads—Score109Shelves

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    I recommend a good novel set in the late Ming Dynasty.

16. 666 大 The End of Dayan: Winds Rise in Hanzhou 大衍末路：邯州风起 Ai Yuan艾原Historical789k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate to the Late Ming] [Imperial Son-in-Law] [Not Mindless] [Not a Power Fantasy] [No System] [New Book] In the first year of the Chongzhen reign, at the end of the Ming dynasty, there are no golden fingers, no System, and the story unfolds at a measured pace. Zhao Yanzhi, a modern office worker, transmigrates by accident and becomes the illegitimate son of a landowning family in Handan during the early years of the Chongzhen reign. The realm is on the verge of chaos, bandits roam every 1.1kReads—Score113Shelves

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    Having read so many historical fantasy novels where the protagonist rises from the ashes with incredible luck, this book offers a refreshing contrast. The protagonist doesn't possess any superhuman abilities; instead, he navigates a turbulent era, relying on strategy and the support of his brothers to fight his way through, defending the city and protecting the people. The story feels very realistic. The romance is portrayed with subtlety, avoiding melodramatic harem tropes. Amidst the chaos, the two cherish each other, traversing vast distances to meet and stay together. The details of their interactions are natural and touching; rather than contrived sweetness, this genuine affection resonates deeply with the reader.

17. 667 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Begs Me to Start a Rebellion 大唐：李世民求我造反 Joy Throughout the Land天下乐Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Ke transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. He plans to use his skills as a motivational speaker to brainwash a loyal crew and keep his head down as an unremarkable prince. But eight years after transmigrating, he discovers that he brought along an entire national strategic reserve warehouse. So Li Ke throws caution to the wind. If he’s going to be a prince, he might as well be one who fears nothing and lives as freely as he pleases! First, he starts a newspaper to build his rep 157.2kReads9.5Score16.9kShelves
18. 668 筑 Forging the Golden Realm 筑金瓯 Old Dragonfly老蜻蜓Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [War, lighthearted, meticulously researched, history, no System] This is the Tang dynasty, a dynasty forged on the edge of a blade. The Tang emperor Xuanzong's dream ends in the Tianbao era, and the banner of the great Tang falls. There can be an Earlier Han and a Later Han. There can also be an Earlier Tang and a Later Tang. If the great Tang is gone, then we will build another great Tang. If the golden age is gone, then we will create another one. Let every child have a home, every elder have 3.4kReads8.2Score269Shelves

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    The Tang Dynasty on the edge of a knife, the struggle of a group of warriors. There is burning passion, and also joy and sorrow. Tomato's first realistic war novel. Rigorous research, appropriate props, earnest dialogue, and visceral combat. No system, no idiots, no cheat codes, intelligence is maintained throughout. Armored cavalry, heavily armored infantry, and the clash of swords.

19. 669 漠 Ten Thousand Souls of the Northern Garrison in the Desolate Lands of Mobei 漠北凄凉地十万镇北魂 Da Long Xiong A大垄兄啊Historical555k WordsCompleted This book has been adapted into a full-cast audio drama. It’s even more thrilling to listen to! [A historical novel in the vein of Sword Snow Stride] A conspiracy against the Prince of Beiliang destroys his household, and the souls of a hundred thousand Northern Guard soldiers perish on Mang Mountain. But that is only the beginning…! Wu Hanye, the sole surviving heir of the Prince of Beiliang’s household, escapes disaster thanks to his father’s advance arrangements. As a transmigrator, he invest 8kReads7.2Score186Shelves

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    An online mindset is absolutely perfect.

20. 670 四 Four Winds Valley 四风谷 Hua Chongnian花衝年Historical309k WordsCompleted Zheng Wuyang, a poor farmer with an upright nature, provoked the powerful in a moment of anger and brought ruin upon his entire family. He died with bitter resentment amid the flames. His wronged spirit lingered, but somehow a Taoist priest from Four Winds Valley brought him back to life and gave him a treasured sword, allowing him to slay every villain that very night and exact his revenge. Yet even after avenging his family, Zheng Wuyang felt no relief, only endless confusion. To help him find 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book has a good plot and well-developed characters, making it worth reading.

21. 671 大 The Tang Dynasty's Super Arms Merchant 大唐之超级军火商 Persimmons Are Poisonous柿子有毒Historical3.5M WordsCompleted An eighth-grade fitter is reborn in the Tang Dynasty with a tool System. See how the protagonist takes the Tang Dynasty by storm. The Type 54, Type Zhongzheng, and Type 92 heavy machine guns, mortars, steamships, helicopters: he's got it all! Li Shimin says, “Anzhi, how about we...” 44.6kReads9.0Score3.5kShelves
22. 672 定 Forging a National Strategy: Scheming for the Realm in Troubled Times and Unifying the Empire 定国策：乱世谋国，一统江山 Sole Owner of Seven Dou独占七斗Historical281k WordsCompleted Overnight, Xiao Ce transmigrated and became the son of a defeated general. His father had died in battle, his clan looked down on him, enemies lurked all around, and the realm was in chaos. The moment he opened his eyes, he found himself trapped in a deadly predicament, narrowly escaping death time and again. No System, no golden finger, just the strategic mind of an ordinary man. From a castoff pushed aside by his clan to someone who carved out a foothold step by step; from bringing down corrup —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author seems to have been born in that era and experienced it firsthand, describing the details with such clarity.

23. 673 重 Reborn as the Seventh Prince, Conquering the Six Kingdoms 重生七皇子横扫六国 Seventh Uncle of Nanming南溟七叔Historical398k WordsCompleted Ye Qiu, a top student in weapons engineering, transmigrates into the chaotic Wu Dynasty and becomes its Seventh Prince, Wu Zetian. The realm is fractured among seven kingdoms, all of them at war with one another year after year, leaving the people to suffer terribly. Called upon in a crisis, Wu Zetian is sent to defend Jialing Pass against the enemy. He then travels through the various kingdoms, sometimes championing justice, sometimes ruling with an emperor’s authority. Once in power, Wu Zetian 104Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    A fictional world of seven kingdoms in chaos, where iron hooves thunder and war rages across the land!

24. 674 重 Reborn in Troubled Times: Fighting My Way to the Throne 重生之乱世奋斗当皇帝 Fish on the Balcony阳台上的鱼Historical315k WordsOngoing Special forces soldier Wu Feng transmigrates into a small mountain village in a parallel world resembling the end of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Poor, starving, and unable even to dream of a bowl of thick porridge. He never planned to become king. He just didn't want to starve to death again. He gathers refugees and builds a stronghold, growing from a single earthen wall to a realm stretching thousands of miles. The world sees him planning every move when sober and sleeping among 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    To survive in chaotic times, he recruits refugees, finds beautiful women as companions, and strives to dominate the world.

25. 675 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Moment I Took the Throne, I’ve Been Outworking Zhuge Liang 三国：从继位开始卷死诸葛亮 Gorky in Flight飞翔的高尔基Historical325k WordsOngoing Pure political intrigue, no System! On the night Cao Pi died, rain fell on Luoyang for three days. The new emperor, Cao Rui, knelt before the coffin and watched the court officials weep throughout the hall. Yet he remembered all too clearly: forty-seven years later, every one of these people would kneel before the Sima family and cry, "Long live the King of Jin." Cao Mao would charge out of the palace with a sword and die in the street. Cao Huan would present the Imperial Seal and abdicate in 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Brothers, Fengshen's new book is here! It's the culmination of eighteen years of meticulous work by the author.

26. 676 为 To Avoid Learning Foreign Languages, I Had to Unite the World 为了不学外语我只好统一世界 What Is Going Through Your Head?脑子都在想什么Historical350k WordsCompleted A mysterious young man appears out of nowhere, while large numbers of fugitives vanish without a trace. Could there be a hidden connection between the two? Sui Shan is suddenly targeted in a deadly assassination attempt, and his father is surrounded on all sides. Who is the ruthless hand striking from behind the scenes? Beneath layers of fog, watch as Chu Dai clears the air and turns the tide! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Time travel + alternate history + historical fiction + business + multiple female leads

27. 677 战 Warring States: Jin's Desperate Counterattack to Reclaim Han, Zhao, and Wei 战国：晋国绝地反击，收复韩赵魏 Feng Shaoshui封少水Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [This novel is set against the historical backdrop of the Partition of Jin. Familiarity with this event will help you enjoy the story.] [Ancient Warring States setting + rival states vying for supremacy + the Hundred Schools of Thought + political maneuvering + battles of wit and courage + no System + no harem + not for beginners] After transmigrating to the early Warring States period, he becomes Ji Jiujiu, the last ruler of Jin. His rise begins with infiltrating the Mohists. He keeps a low pro 3.7kReads8.8Score296Shelves

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    It features war, strategy, intelligence, and logic, but lacks a systematic approach. The protagonist, Duke Jing of Jin, Ji Jujiu, follows the usual formula: unifying the Warring States period. However, this book is more challenging. Starting with only two cities, the protagonist has virtually no room to maneuver and is forced to wander among the various states, seeking opportunities. Characters like Wu Qi, Nie Zheng, and Mozi also make appearances.

28. 678 大 Ode to the Great River Flowing East 大江东去吟 Su Jinyi苏锦衣Urban255k WordsOngoing In the early 21st century, Jiangzhou was a modern city where economic development surged during the reform and opening-up era. At several historic turning points, including the tension between economic growth and environmental protection and the shift toward modern urban governance, generations of Jiangzhou residents drew on their hard work and ingenuity to break through barriers. Ultimately, they achieved a complete transformation by balancing development with conservation. The economic powerho 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is so engaging that you'll want to stay up all night reading it. The characters are vividly portrayed, the plot is full of twists and turns, and it's very immersive. Highly recommended.

29. 679 辛 After Ten Years of Hard Work, the Emperor Wants Me Dead 辛苦十年，皇帝却要杀我 Gao Bailiu高白柳Two Male Leads123k WordsOngoing Wolf eyes gleam in the snowy night, while power plays throw the realm into chaos. Shao Shijin, Grand Preceptor of Great Qian, is a “good official” in the eyes of the people and the young Emperor Qian Yuan’an’s most trusted support. To the powerful of the three kingdoms, he is also the most dangerous madman. He dares to enter Southern Chu alone and stir up its court, to burn Northern Yi’s provisions and force back a hundred thousand wolf riders, and even to pin the emperor to his throne and teach 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Two male leads] + [Dark and insane protagonist] + [Political intrigue and scheming] + [Pre-planned plot twist] I think it fits all the criteria, but it's not finished yet.

30. 680 盐 Salt and Iron 盐铁 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical387k WordsCompleted Liaodong is bitterly cold, and salt is worth its weight in gold. To save his parents, young Shen Huai pawns his hairpin for salt. But without a permit, the officials seize it. His father dies in prison, and his mother’s blood stains their doorstep. After a blizzard, he leaves his home behind and follows his uncle, a wandering man of the jianghu, onto the path of the black salt trade. From then on, he is drawn into the fateful abyss of salt and iron, military funds, and political power. At first, 453Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This anime, *Salt and Iron*, is so awesome! A career-driven protagonist who upholds justice—it proves that good will always triumph over evil!

31. 681 三 Three Kingdoms: Building the Strongest Generals' Faction 三国：组建最强武将集团 Person from Wu and Yue吴越人士Historical2.0M WordsCompleted My elder brother is Guan Yu, and he married Cai Wenji. I assemble the strongest team of generals, take control of Luoyang, command the troops by day, sleep in the palace at night, defile the Empress Dowager, and pacify the realm. They call me the Conqueror. Hedong Commandery: Guan Yu, Xu Huang. Changshan Commandery: Zhao Yun. Nanyang Commandery: Huang Zhong. Zhu Commandery: Zhang Fei. Bingzhou: Lu Bu, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun. Donglai Commandery: Taishi Ci. 8.2kReads8.8Score707Shelves

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    Tomato's Three Kingdoms novels are definitely in the top ten!!!

32. 682 不 Britannia 不列颠尼亚 Francis of Mississippi密西西比的方济各Historical413k WordsOngoing At the end of the Victorian era, the most glorious and most decadent period of the Sun Never Sets Empire, Arthur opened his eyes as a transmigrator. At the time, the British Empire seemed secure on its throne as the world's hegemon, its territories spanning the globe. Yet this colossal power was already riddled with internal crises, and the countdown to its collapse had quietly begun. Abroad, the rising powers of Germany and America posed an imminent challenge. At home, bureaucratic corruption 1.6kReads8.4Score100Shelves

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    I recommend some excellent foreign historical novels.

33. 683 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 19.1kReads7.8Score1.8kShelves

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    Let's look at the description; it fits all the criteria [smirk][smirk][smirk]. Like many other books I've read before, it gets addictive at the beginning but gets worse as you read on, but... @2023 Reading these two books is like discovering a treasure trove. At first, they may seem ordinary, but the more you flip through them, the more surprises you find. 🌈①The protagonist, Ling Bufan, unexpectedly travels back to the Great Qian Dynasty. 🍓 May seem unrelated, but 🍉 is actually a matter of fate. The arrangements in the document. High-IQ female protagonists, business battles and court intrigue, rich in elements, highly recommended!

34. 684 让 I Told You to Tutor the Crown Prince, Not Teach Him to Rebel 让你教太子，没让你教太子谋反 Jiu Yue Chu Ba玖玥初芭Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Terminally ill, I obtained the Crown Prince's Companion System. If I'm supposed to teach the Crown Prince, then I might as well teach him how to rebel. Your Majesty, please address the Crown Prince as emperor! Back in the Xuanwu Gate Incident, His Highness the Crown Prince fought his way through a hail of blades and spears. Pull yourself together and don't disgrace yourself! Just do it! 34.6kReads7.9Score2.1kShelves
35. 685 陛 Your Majesty, Why Are You Rebelling? 陛下你，何故要反 Yu Wancheng雨挽尘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted #Court Intrigue, Contending for Supremacy, Alternate History, Strategy, Reform, Outnumbered Victories, Emperor Shen Mu, a programmer from Blue Star, is reborn as the heir to the Prince of Zhennan in the Great Qi Dynasty. All he wants is to be a good-for-nothing who coasts through life, minding his own little patch of the northern frontier. But the young emperor, Zhao Yuanche, declares: "The Prince of Zhennan is now presumed dead, while his heir occupies his position without doing his duty and kn 565Reads8.5Score102Shelves

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    I think it's okay, it just depends on whether you can accept it.

36. 686 绥 Suiyang 绥阳 Mo Yuheng墨煜衡Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + Multiple Viewpoints + Long-form] An alternate-history ensemble inspired by the histories of the Tang and Song dynasties. The title means “to pacify and settle” and “vitality and prosperity.” Twelve years ago, Wang Zhizhou, the Grand Pillar State, died in Chang'an. The Fourth Prince was crippled overnight and sent to the frontier. This sudden turn of events shocked the court and triggered a series of earth-shattering upheavals that left officials throughout t 269Reads—Score—Shelves

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    How about... We give it a try?

37. 687 三 Three Kingdoms: Yuan Shao's Rebellious Son Smashes the Imperial Seal from the Start 三国：袁家逆子，开局摔玉玺 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical2.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and becomes Yuan Yao, son of Yuan Gonglu, a dead man walking in his own coffin. With a father who’s dead set on rebelling and becoming emperor, Yuan Yao immediately sees no future for himself. If he wants to survive, he must stop his father, Yuan Shu, from repeating history. He’ll have to oppose him at every turn. “Sun Ce wants to trade the Imperial Seal for Father’s elite troops? I’ll smash the seal myself and see how he plans to make that trade!” 55.9kReads8.7Score5.5kShelves
38. 688 布 A Commoner Conquers the Nine Provinces 布衣镇九州 Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Zhao Ce transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, becoming an impoverished scholar with a terrible reputation. He also discovers that he borrowed money to get married, then squandered it all, and ended up buying a pitiful little cripple on the way back to make up the numbers. The little cripple has mismatched eyes and is treated like a monster. Zhao Ce: What kind of miserable life is this? A disastrous start? But when he takes another look at the little cripple, so tiny and thin, blinking those big eye 26.5kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves

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    Set on an alternate historical stage, amidst turbulent warfare! In one book, the protagonist transmigrates into the body of a landlord's son, initially intending a carefree life, but is drawn into a power struggle due to changing circumstances. He navigates the complexities of the world with his wisdom, seeking survival and development in a chaotic era – a truly captivating experience. Another protagonist, an eighth-level fitter, is reborn in the Tang Dynasty, using modern military technology to alter the course of history, establishing immortal achievements amidst the flames of war, and making the Tang Dynasty renowned far and wide. Then there's the impoverished scholar, who, despite a difficult start, works diligently with his wife to achieve wealth, while simultaneously cultivating goodwill and expanding his influence in the chaotic world, ultimately achieving an extraordinary life. And then there's the son-in-law, who initially wanted a leisurely life of tea and fishing, but upon receiving help from others, steps forward to investigate major cases, reform the officialdom, and expand maritime borders, becoming a pillar protecting the nation. Finally, there's the protagonist, transmigrated into the body of a peasant, who, with unwavering perseverance and exceptional talent, soars through the imperial examinations, employing governance strategies in a chaotic world to improve the lives of the people. These masterpieces allow you to experience the unique charm of alternate history battles!

39. 689 三 Three Kingdoms: I Snatch Guan Yu from the Start and Carve Out My Own Domain 三国：开局截胡关羽，割据一方 Cloud of Stars星星之云Historical3.3M WordsOngoing (Struggle for supremacy. Unification. Feel-good. Harem. Overwhelming dominance) He transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era as a down-and-out member of the Han imperial clan. From the start, he gets to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei first and swears brotherhood with them. To survive in these turbulent times, he enlists in the army. He endures countless hardships, overcomes every obstacle, puts down the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and is ennobled and appointed as a general. He carves out a domain of his own, 60.6kReads8.6Score4.8kShelves

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    *Three Kingdoms: Starting by Intercepting Guan Yu and Forcibly Marrying the Empress* tells the story of a protagonist who transmigrates into the body of a conscripted laborer. He begins by plotting a rebellion, conquering all sides, dominating the north, eliminating the northern barbarians, and annexing the Central Plains. He rises to become the strongest warlord in a chaotic world, with a fast-paced plot and exciting war scenes, fulfilling the core need for a rebellion to quell a turbulent era. *Iron-Blooded Remnant Ming* focuses on the chaotic Southern Ming Dynasty. The protagonist starts as a survivor in Yangzhou, building a righteous army and recreating real historical events such as the "Eighty-One Days in Jiangyin." It balances war and political intrigue, offering a strong sense of historical weight, making it a great choice for fans of chaotic times. *My Father is Emperor Wu of Han* features a protagonist who transmigrates into the body of Liu Ju, the son of Emperor Wu of Han. Using modern knowledge and memories from the *Zizhi Tongjian* (Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government), he excels in battles against the Xiongnu, managing the Yellow River, and implementing economic reforms. His interactions with Emperor Wu are entertaining, making it a refreshing and unconventional historical novel that combines humor and action. "The Great Qin Saint Grandson" tells the story of Qin Shi Huang's grandson, who is reborn and uses modern knowledge to improve agricultural tools, train a new army, and deter the Xiongnu. The plot is thrilling and logically consistent, rewriting famous scenes such as "The First Emperor's Teachings to His Son" and "The Sand Dune Incident," offering both exhilarating entertainment and historical accuracy. "The Hero of the World" features Yang Yuanqing, who travels back to the late Sui Dynasty. Rising from humble beginnings as the son of a powerful minister, he engages in bloody battles, breaking the power structure of the Guanzhong aristocracy and the Shandong gentry, ultimately unifying the country and establishing a new dynasty. The descriptions of war and political intrigue are logically rigorous, making it a benchmark work in the Sui-Tang struggle genre.

40. 690 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 8.3kReads8.2Score711Shelves
41. 691 穿 Transmigrating to the End of the Jin Dynasty: A Fool from the Start 穿越晋末，开局一傻子 Lin Guoguo of Demon Sword City妖剑城的林果果Historical168k WordsOngoing A highly gifted modern science student transmigrates. His mind is exceptionally clear, but his original body is foolish, leaving him expressionless, stuttering, and stiff in his movements. He must pretend to be crazy and stupid while using his knowledge of physics, chemistry, and medicine to survive. 19Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 692 大 Great Qin: I'm the Three-Year-Old Sage Grandson, and I Teach the First Emperor to Conquer the World 大秦：三岁圣孙，我教始皇打天下 Three Cups of Fenqing汾清三杯Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [No System + no heroine + plot-focused power struggle] I transmigrated and became Ying Ziying, the last emperor of the Qin dynasty! Our Great Qin built on the achievements of six generations and finally unified the land of China; its might reached across the realm, with the four seas at peace. A feat for the ages, yet the dynasty lasted only fourteen years! And I ruled for just over forty days! Fortunately, I’m only three years old. There’s still time to change things; The campaign to destroy Ch 7.5kReads8.7Score685Shelves
43. 693 我 My Aunt Is Yang Guifei 我小姨是杨贵妃 Nine Holes九孔Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [No System + Fast-Paced Plot + Ruthless] After transmigrating as Yang Guifei's nephew, Pei Hui could have spent his life in luxury, drinking and composing poetry with Li Bai, Du Fu, Wang Wei, Meng Haoran, and the rest, and playing mahjong with his aunt, Yang Guifei. But instead, he has to face the An Lushan Rebellion. He thinks he can make the emperor see An Lushan's true colors and eliminate him before the rebellion begins. But by then, the Tang emperor is already inept and corrupt, and the ent 6.3kReads8.1Score503Shelves
44. 694 桃 Peach Garden Seals the Three Kingdoms 桃园定三国 Pegasus of Jing'an静安飞马Historical1.2M WordsCompleted This is the story of an ordinary modern person who, completely unprepared and for no apparent reason, transmigrates into the body of the young Jian Yong in the late Eastern Han. Armed with a little knowledge of Three Kingdoms history, he gets drunk and swears brotherhood with Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei in the Peach Garden. From then on, he joins them in striving to fulfill their vow: “To work together as one, rescue the distressed and aid the endangered; serve the nation above, and bring pe 492Reads—Score101Shelves

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    Is this book worth reading? It starts with Jian Yong, Liu Bei's childhood friend, and then assists Liu Bei in building his empire from scratch. In my opinion, it surpasses 90% of Three Kingdoms novels in terms of detail, character portrayal, and strong brotherhood. It's not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel!

45. 695 谁 Who Says Beibei City Has Firearms? That's a Tiger Tank! 谁说拒北城有火器，那叫虎式坦克 Feng Chen Loves Strawberries风晨爱草莓Eastern Fantasy631k WordsCompleted 225Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    It has a system, but even more so, it has political intrigue.

46. 696 我 My Army Is a Little Too Large 我的部队有亿点多 Remembering the Past with a Smile忆往笑Eastern Fantasy134k WordsOngoing Xu Dian was incredibly lucky to be sent to the Myriad Worlds, a place made up of countless worlds of every size. Here, dynasties battled for supremacy, cultivators survived tribulations and ascended, demons and strange creatures wreaked havoc, and sects and sacred lands looked down on all living things from on high. Xu Dian gained a System called “Conquest” and led his troops from a low-martial world on a campaign to conquer the myriad realms, becoming their undisputed ruler. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is possible [currently being drafted].

47. 697 赤 The Red Tide Overwhelms the Qing 赤潮覆清 Golden Chicken Wings金黄的鸡翅膀Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [No System + No Cheat Skills + Transmigration to the Qing Dynasty + Farming + Rebellion] In the spring of 1673, the twelfth year of the Kangxi reign, Wu Sangui killed Zhu Guozhi, the governor of Yunnan, and rebelled against the Qing. The whole realm rose in response, setting off the greatest upheaval of the early Qing dynasty, known to history as the Revolt of the Three Feudatories. Hou Juncheng transmigrates to the Qing dynasty on the eve of the revolt. Chinese history has veered onto a dark pa 5kReads9.1Score492Shelves

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    In terms of politics, military affairs, ideology, and culture, it truly reaches the limit for books of its level. Unfortunately, the pacing is too slow. The author could easily fit five chapters into a single argument; the author is incredibly talented.

48. 698 穿 Transmigration: Helping a Herd Boy Become Emperor 穿越：辅佐放牛娃成帝 Cantaloupe Fantasy香瓜幻想Historical190k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue + no harem + growing protagonist + no System + war] On the eve of the mid-second century, the Xia Zong Dynasty is about to enter a period of decline. The transmigrator Gongsun Che unexpectedly meets a young cowherd. Penniless, yet harboring great ambitions? What Gongsun Che never expected was that he wasn't acting in a play at all: he had truly transmigrated. Now that he's sworn brotherhood with the cowherd, he might as well make a name for himself! He'll build a whole new em —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A life of courage and integrity to quell chaos

49. 699 为 To Avoid Planting Rice, I Work Hard to Pass the Imperial Exams 为了不插秧，努力考科举 Three Layers of Belly Fat三层肚腩Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation is now streaming] A modern SSS-rank researcher dies suddenly and transmigrates to the Great Xing Dynasty. His health is so poor that he's not allowed to pick rice in the fields until he's six. Sunstruck and light-headed, Li Jing decides that farming with this body is a risky business, so he immediately resolves to study for the imperial examinations. That's what he's good at; the transplanting can be left to the professionals! The following year, now named Li Yiqing, 23kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
50. 700 山 Lord of Shanhe City: From Office Drone to Online Game Emperor 山河城主：从社畜到网游帝王 Thunderous Might雷鸣千钧Sports816k WordsOngoing [Online Game + Lord + Famous Generals from Every Dynasty + Farming + Leveling Up + Conquest + Nation Wars] Lin Chen, an unemployed office worker, is laid off in an age of cutthroat competition. Disheartened, he enters the full-dive online game Eternal Mountains and Rivers. Starting from a desolate village, he recruits soldiers, builds up his strength, and fights off enemies. When an arrogant villain leads an army to slaughter everyone in his territory, and the crowd thinks Lin Chen is doomed, a 103Reads5.9Score240Shelves

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    Please recommend your own work.

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