Brothers, These Historical What-If Novels Are Guaranteed to Be a Blast 这几本历史脑洞书兄弟们看了绝对爽

1. 651 明 Late Ming: I, Song Jiang, Demand Payment! 明末：我，宋江，打钱！ Finding Fire on a Lonely Road孤途识火Historical714k WordsCompleted Transmigrate, System, Water Margin, late Ming, ensemble cast, team, infrastructure, no romance Song Jiang, an electrical engineering student, transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking official at a frontier town in the late Ming. Disasters strike one after another, corrupt officials run rampant, the Mongols invade, and rebel bands rise everywhere. Just as he is about to starve to death, die in battle, or be beheaded, the [Heavenly Leader · Star-Gathering System] activates. He returns to his v 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This novel set in the late Ming Dynasty is truly top-notch. The protagonist's soul transmigrates into the body of a minor official in a chaotic era, activates the Star Gathering System, and gains access to the 108 heroes of the Water Margin. He turns the tide from the very beginning, and the entire story is high-energy.

2. 652 重 Reborn in 1980, I Married a Lovely Wife with Heterochromia 重生80，娶了异瞳小娇妻 Luo Aichen洛爱尘Urban2.6M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance] + [No System in this era] + [Everyday coastal foraging] + [Three chapters daily] Also known as: Coastal Foraging, Fish Filling the Hold, and My Lovely Wife with Different-Colored Eyes, Don't Worship Me! Zhou Chen is unexpectedly reborn on an island in the 1980s. Looking at his once-infamous self, he has barely begun to process things when the village chief shouts, “Zhou Chen, your bride is here! Hurry up and come get her!” Dazed, Zhou Chen steps outside and sees a girl following 12.1kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves
3. 653 谁 Who Put a Celebrity in My Trunk? 谁往我车后备箱塞了个女明星？ Huimin, the Chicken-Raising King惠民养鸡王Urban1.1M WordsCompleted One day, Xu Mo was getting off work as usual when he heard a noise coming from the trunk. He opened it and took a look. A famous actress had been tossed into the trunk, bound hand and foot! What he didn’t know was that countless cameras were pointed at him. This was a brand-new kind of show. The first ordinary person selected was caught in less than an hour. But once Xu Mo was chosen, things started to take a different turn. “Holy crap, that’s not how the script goes! Xu Mo is way too intense. H 29.5kReads8.4Score2.2kShelves
4. 654 大 Great Tang: From the Start, I Married Princess Changle 大唐：开局娶了长乐公主 The Tenth Assassin第十刺客Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty, Yang Fei lives a life of luxury on the fortune his ancestors left him. One day, while out on an excursion, he rescues a young woman. To his surprise, she insists on marrying him that very night. But just after their wedding night, his father-in-law arrives with a massive army. The young woman turns out to be the emperor's legitimate princess, and his father-in-law is none other than Li Shimin! With no choice but to become the princess's consort, Yang Fei 485Reads8.7Score122Shelves

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   Both are acceptable.

5. 655 无 Endless Beacon Fires 无尽烽烟 I Boarded the Right Pirate Ship上对了贼船Historical254k WordsOngoing [Main Quest] Overthrow the Han dynasty and establish a new regime. Reward: 20 points [Side Quest 1: Protect the Dragon] Keep Emperor Ling of Han, Liu Hong, alive. Reward: 10 points [Side Quest 2: The Nation's Grand Strategy] When the new regime is established, or within thirty years afterward, ensure China's population is at least 50 million. Reward: 10 points [Exclusive Quest: Father of the Flying General] Take Lü Bu as your adopted son and ensure he never betrays you. Reward: 15 points + exclu 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Reborn after death into a Three Kingdoms trial instance! The protagonist, along with his girlfriend and childhood friend, perishes and is thrown into the chaotic Yellow Turban Rebellion by the Endless War System. The mission is riddled with contradictions and traps: on one hand, he must overthrow the Eastern Han Dynasty, and on the other hand, he must protect Emperor Ling of Han. The most thrilling part is that he must also adopt Lü Bu as his godson, constantly guarding against betrayal. The political intrigue of this chaotic world is heart-wrenching.

6. 656 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 57.6kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves

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   Simple, straightforward, and satisfying novels [Shocking] First book: After his father was struck by lightning, he, the insignificant Ninth Prince, somehow became the best candidate for Crown Prince! [Sending hearts] Second book: Relying on his ability as a MLM lecturer, he brainwashed a group of loyal followers, first publishing a newspaper to boost his reputation, and then establishing an ironworks.

7. 657 啊 Ah! I Ran Into the Book I Wrote to Pursue the Villainess 啊！跑进自己写的书里追恶毒女配 Supreme Evil无上邪Urban829k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate Into a Book + One-on-One Romance + Single Heroine + Campus Romance + Sweet Romance + Comedy + Silly Early Chapters (A Bit Absurd, Read at Your Own Risk) + Everyday Romance Later On + Lots of Sweet Moments + Multiple Couples + Guaranteed Sweet and Entertaining] Liu Muye, a struggling author of campus romance novels, finishes his final book and decides to start working in a factory the next day. But he unexpectedly transmigrates into the book he wrote, becoming the chairman’s son. He 12.9kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
8. 658 士 The Rise of the Great Clans 士族崛起 Yellow Hound on the Left, Gray Falcon on the Right左牵黄右擎苍Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System] After accidentally transmigrating to the final years of the Eastern Han dynasty, Shi Hui becomes the son of Shi Xie, a renowned general in Jiaozhou. In an age of rival warlords and relentless warfare, he must rapidly grow from a scholar with no combat experience into a commander of both courage and wisdom. Under the influence of his father, Shi Xie, Shi Hui gradually makes a name for himself. Drawing on his deep understanding of the history of the Three Kingdoms, he begins to maneuve 352Reads—Score—Shelves

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   There are very few novels that depict the perspective of Jiaozhou during the Three Kingdoms period; I recommend reading this one.

9. 659 开 A Wife from the Start: I Bought an Empress for Ten Coins 开局发老婆，我十文钱买个女帝 Fighting格斗Historical394k WordsCompleted [History + Farming + Empress + Scheming + Feel-Good Story] Also known as My Wife Is the Empress After transmigrating to ancient times, Yang Ye hadn’t even figured out what was happening when bandits forced him to buy a wife. He thought he’d wasted ten coins, but it turned out his ugly wife had another, breathtakingly beautiful face. Just as Yang Ye was preparing to work hard and give his wife a better life, her identity as the reigning empress was exposed! Good grief! So, should I live off my wi 1.7kReads7.5Score116Shelves
10. 660 始 The First Emperor Made Me His Successor, and I Accidentally Extended the Dynasty by a Thousand Years 始皇让我当二世，不小心延续千年 Yu Lan Jin瑜兰瑾Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as: Did I unify the Six Kingdoms or the Six Realms? [Passionate] [Thrillingly satisfying] [Farming and conquest] [A veteran author who’s spent ten years pouring heart and soul into writing, guaranteed quality!] [Two Systems, one for each father and son] In the year 2333 of the Great Qin era, elementary school students from Great Qin visit the Great Wall. The children marvel at the wall’s grandeur and magnificence. Their teacher explains, “The Great Wall is a defensive fortification bu 24.4kReads9.0Score2kShelves
11. 661 女 Female Emperor, Give Me a Break! I Really Don't Want to Be an Official 女帝别搞我了，草民真的不想当官 Words of Old, Never Betraying昔言不负Historical674k WordsCompleted Everyday comedy + poetry + business warfare + political intrigue + mysteries + inventions + foreign nations Yi An transmigrates into the body of Yi Wance's only son. Yi Wance is the third-richest merchant in the Ning Kingdom, and the timing couldn't be worse: the empress is using the imperial examinations to skillfully lay the groundwork for stripping merchants of their wealth! After deliberately flunking the spring imperial exams, Yi An unexpectedly crosses paths with the empress. From then on, 414Reads7.0Score—Shelves
12. 662 缺 The Age of the Free Poet: One Missing 缺一：自由诗人纪元 Jichao Mao机超猫Historical447k WordsCompleted The Ascension Plan: Initiated by the Pleiades, it searches every Chinese timeline, past, present, and future, for representatives of the 56 ethnic groups and “preserves” them. Then, using 56 kinds of flowers as a medium, it connects them to 56 corresponding constellations and acquires 56 abilities. Five plus six equals eleven, opening the Star Gate. Through the gate, all the karmic burden of Earth is transferred to the 56 constellations. At the same time, the 56 ethnic groups activate their abil 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They showcase multifaceted personalities and growth. From a traditional woman to a space guardian, and from a modern star to a free mirror, Shexiang's story is not only about personal growth, but also about the awakening and rise of women in the interstellar age.

13. 663 地 Buried by an Earthquake Beside the School’s Ice-Cold Beauty 地震被埋但旁边压着冰山校花 yuzu Yinglianyuzu映帘Urban561k WordsOngoing [Not reborn]+ [No System]+ [Campus Romance]+ [School Beauty, Single Heroine]+ [Everyday Life] (The new book has a low rating.) The pacing is a little slow at first, but will gradually pick up later. Thanks for reading, everyone! This is a new book by a new author, so please be kind if it isn't to your taste. “Ru Shuang, do you like me because of the ‘suspension bridge effect’?” “I don't think so.” “Then why?” “Because it's you. That's why I like you.” An unexpected earthquake brought two seeming 65Reads8.7Score—Shelves
14. 664 报 Your Majesty, the Heir Apparent Is Trying to Get Himself Killed Again 报告陛下，世子殿下又在作死了 Chu River, Han Border楚河汉界Historical2.6M WordsCompleted This book is also known as The Great Qian Dynasty's Number One Spendthrift and Rising to Lordship and High Office. Xu An transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty and becomes its number one spendthrift. He only wants to lie flat, make a little money, and flirt with pretty girls in his spare time. But people keep taking offense at him and trying to kill him. Fine. If you won't let me live in peace, don't blame me for what comes next! So he ties up a princess, swindles the officials, rebukes foreign 5.6kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
15. 665 我 I'm Liu Du, and I'm a Liu Too: I'll Restore the Han with Xing Daorong 我刘度也姓刘，带邢道荣光复汉室 I Make the Entire Population我让全国人口Historical473k WordsOngoing In the fifth year of Jian'an, the Battle of Guandu was imminent. Jingzhou had just been pacified, and undercurrents were stirring throughout the land. After waking from a deep sleep, the protagonist found himself in the body of Liu Du, a minor warlord and governor of Lingling on the borderlands at the end of the Han dynasty. In the history books, he was an insignificant name in a corner of southern Jingzhou. In the Romance, he was a timid, nervous laughingstock who simply went with the flow. B 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Upon waking up, the protagonist finds himself transmigrated into the body of Liu Du, the governor of Lingling, a minor warlord in the late Han Dynasty. 😎

16. 666 白 The White Horse Roars Through the Three Kingdoms 白马啸三国 Tiger Roars Through the Woods, A Passionate Sword虎啸山林多情剑Historical2.0M WordsCompleted After unexpectedly transmigrating into the chaotic Three Kingdoms era, young Ding Wei refuses to settle for an ordinary life. Watch as he shoulders a great responsibility, rides his white horse to defend the frontier, and writes an epic tale of heroism. He recruits renowned generals and brilliant strategists, makes his mark across the waning Han Dynasty, avenges his family, drives out foreign invaders, and forges an ironclad military spirit. With heroic ambition, he becomes an emperor for the ag 5.5kReads8.6Score496Shelves

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    1.2.7.8 Historical fiction, and other historical novels based on the Three Kingdoms period.

17. 667 清 Qing Transmigration: What Should I Do When My Brothers Love Me Too Much? 清穿：哥哥们太爱我了怎么办 Where the Moon Rests月安在Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [An alternate Qing Dynasty that differs from history. Focus on family affection, everyone’s favorite, a heartthrob, with the heroine in the background.] When Yin Zuo, a sickly young man from the twenty-first century, realizes he has transmigrated into the body of Yin Zuo, Kangxi’s sixth son, he is completely dumbfounded. Why transmigrate into anything at all, let alone the infamous struggle among the nine princes for the throne? As Yin Zuo watches the princes enter a ruthless arena where everyon 15.8kReads9.3Score1.5kShelves

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    🌟🌟①It's very well written, with humorous and witty language and a vivid and engaging plot. It's captivating and adds many laughs and enjoyment to the reading experience. Especially the part where the protagonist is considered Sirius and thus a calamity—it perfectly captures the essence of human nature.

18. 668 四 Siheyuan: Back to 1954, Luckily I Have a System 四合院：回到54年，还好带系统 Wen Zhi Tianhua雯织天华Male-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsCompleted [Siheyuan] [Founding a Nation Overseas] [Spatial Interface] [One Female Lead] Transmigrate to a Siheyuan in 1954? Luckily, I've got a skill-upgrade cheat, an boundless space, and a space for growing crops. What? There's also a family lineage stretching back thousands of years behind me, and I'm the clan head? These people from the Siheyuan think they can compete with me? Of course I'll lead my family to become the greatest clan and build the world's number-one village. The fun starts when I buil 12.6kReads8.4Score637Shelves

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    A wonderful story about a courtyard house, so satisfying!

19. 669 三 Three Kingdoms: Complaints Make You Stronger 三国之投诉就变强 Millennial Cute Industry千秋萌业Historical1.1M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes Dian Hua, elder brother of Dian Wei! He gets a Complaint System: the more he complains, the stronger he gets! “Ding! You complained that your younger brother Dian Wei littered. You have gained the strength of nine bulls and two tigers!” “Ding! You complained that Yuan Shao was showing off. You have gained 100,000 repeating crossbows!” “Ding! You complained that Liu Bei was a liar. You have gained ten years of unparalleled charm!” “Ding! You 13Reads8.6Score—Shelves
20. 670 祁 Qi Tongwei Took a Bullet for Me, So We're Even Now? 祁同伟给我挡子弹，既往不咎了？ A Thousand Blessings一千个祝福Male-Channel Fanfiction2.3M WordsCompleted [Technology] [Genius Scientist] [In the Name of the People] [A Strong Nation] What is a genius? Someone who thinks about exploring the mysteries of the universe every waking moment! Gao Wenxuan, a genius with zero emotional intelligence and sky-high IQ, can’t understand why everyone’s thinking is so strange. [That upperclassman with thick eyebrows and big eyes must be a good person. I can’t let him be framed.] Qi Tongwei: I would die for someone who understands me! [Hmm... He’s looking down his 312Reads5.4Score127Shelves

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    A powerful work revealing the struggle between technology and power. Here, the intellectual duel between the brilliant scientist Gao Wenxuan and the anti-corruption hero Hou Liangping is breathtaking. Each chapter is filled with tense espionage atmosphere and profound explorations of human nature, making it hard to put down once you start reading. [^0^]

21. 671 清 Qing Transmigration: After They Hear My Thoughts, Kangxi and His Nine Sons Join Forces 清穿：读我心后，康熙九龙齐心了 Zhi Ting芷汀Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Qing Transmigration] + [Mind Reading] + [Everyone's Favorite] + [Family-Bond Focus] = The Nine Dragons United Yin Shiyi transmigrates to the forty-seventh year of the Kangxi reign, becoming the spark that sets off the Crown Prince's downfall. No need to panic. First, set a modest goal. Stay alive, secure a powerful patron, and watch the Nine Dragons fight over the throne. As he watches, he secretly comments to himself: [Big Brother is brave and unmatched, but too bent on fighting himself. I 4.8kReads8.9Score467Shelves
22. 672 雪 Intrepid Blade’s Path in the Snow 雪中悍刀行 The Warlord Who Played with Princes烽火戏诸侯Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted The jianghu is a beaded curtain. Great and small figures are its beads; great and small stories, the strings that bind them. And loyalty and affection are the spirit that gives those beads their luster. The story is drawing to a close. The final chapter will end with those words: “Waiter, bring us some wine.” 11.5kReads9.7Score603Shelves
23. 673 我 My Name Is Wu Dalang, Wu as in Martial Arts 我叫武大郎，武术的武 My Name Is Zhang Shiyi我叫张十一Historical382k WordsCompleted “Prime Minister Wu, it’s time for court.” “What did you call me?” “Prime Minister Wu.” “What Prime Minister Wu?” “The pillar of our Great Song, a chancellor versed in both civil and military affairs, who drives out the northern invaders.” I’m done pretending. I’m coming clean: I’m not taking this medicine! Jin Lian’er is mine! And I’ll be the one to avenge the shame of the Jingkang Incident! 529Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He was thought to be an ordinary, short man in the marketplace, but unexpectedly he possessed the ability to turn the tide. He refused to drink poison to protect his beloved and shouldered the heavy responsibility of avenging the humiliation of Jingkang. From a street vendor to a military prime minister of the Song Dynasty, his road to success is just too exciting!

24. 674 娱EN Entertainment Spring and Autumn 娱乐春秋 Ji Cha姬叉Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted In a fictional world of martial arts and a hundred schools, a modern person tells the locals that cultivation isn’t the only way to get what you want. Want to be the young hero everyone in the martial world adores? Easy, as long as you’re sincere... For example, why not invite your junior sister for a drink? Confucius said: “When you transmigrate, don’t just toil away at cultivation. The locals aren’t as capable as you!” The heavens make a board, the stars make its pieces, and knowledge is the g 38.1kReads9.5Score4.9kShelves
25. 675 大 The Not-Entirely-Idle Life of the Tang Emperor’s Second Son 大唐皇二代的非完全悠闲生活 Chu Xiu楚休Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as Li Ke, whom Li Er praised as a hero like himself, he planned to use his knowledge of history to live it up as a wastrel. But when the well-behaved Li Chengqian appeared before him, he suddenly realized that he might only survive if Li Chengqian took the throne. So Li Ke started stirring up trouble like crazy, all for the sake of his carefree wastrel life, and simply staying alive... But his ideal life as a spoiled second-generation rich kid was getting farther and farther 5kReads8.6Score244Shelves

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    The Tang and Ming dynasties, history—reading through them, not a single word is uttered.

26. 676 北 A Song Dynasty Civil Servant’s Guide to Slacking Off 北宋文官摸鱼手册 Green-Robed Clerk青衫吏213k WordsCompleted This is a laugh-out-loud history of the Song dynasty. It's hilarious, but meticulously researched, packed with solid material from official histories. And although it's rigorous, it's never dull: it brings the real Northern Song to life in the most humorous, funny, down-to-earth language. How could people from humble backgrounds turn their lives around? What wisdom can we draw from the turbulent careers of top-tier star scholar-officials? What was it really like to be a civil official in the Nor 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A Hilarious History of the Song Dynasty. While laugh-out-loud funny, it's also rigorous, filled with essential historical facts. Rigorous yet never dull, it uses the most humorous, funny, and down-to-earth language to present a true picture of the Song Dynasty. How did a poor family rise to power? What insights can we gain from the life wisdom of top-tier civil officials navigating the treacherous waters of officialdom? How glamorous was it to be a civil servant in the Northern Song Dynasty? What were their daily lives like? How outrageously high were the salaries of Northern Song civil servants? How much would those ranks be worth in today's RMB? What dishes did colleagues and friends eat at gatherings? What fun games did they play? What fashionable attire did they wear? What was the overall structure of the Northern Song Dynasty, from the national level to the local level? What was the core secret behind the rise and fall of the Northern Song Dynasty?… All these questions are answered in this book. If you enjoy it, please give it a 5-star review!

27. 677 我 I Become a Great Master in the Tang Dynasty 我在唐朝当大能 Yang Guo of Heroes' Island侠客岛的杨过Historical33k WordsCompleted Modern office drone Lin Chen opens his eyes in the third year of Zhenguan, only to nearly starve to death in a year of famine. He thought he'd have to scrape by in the Tang dynasty, but unexpectedly activated the strongest great adept System! Unparalleled medical skills: one needle can bring the dead back to life; peerless arts: even withered trees can bloom again; alchemy and martial arts: every step takes him closer to the summit! He saves princesses, amazes the emperor, wins over the powerfu —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A corporate slave transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty as a famine orphan. Near death, a system is activated, unlocking physical enhancements and god-like medical skills. His initial foray into healing famine victims offends local bullies, but he receives help from Emperor Taizong (Li Shimin) in disguise. He journeys to Chang'an, using his medical skills to cure rare poisons along the way. Upon arriving in Chang'an, he opens a clinic, becoming renowned for his exceptional medical expertise. He even saves members of the imperial family and confronts envoys from the Western Regions, upholding the prestige of the Tang Dynasty.

28. 678 大 The Radiant Prince of Great Tang 大唐煌亲王 Little Apprentice of the Red Maple红枫小学徒Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Li Tianhua transmigrated to the seventh year of the Wude era. He became Li Yuan’s illegitimate son, but couldn’t accept his difficult circumstances. So Li Tianhua used his wits to escape from the imperial palace and Chang’an, then vanished without a trace. All that remained was the legend: “An immortal touched my crown and granted me eternal life when I came of age.” As the saying goes, wherever there are people, there is a world of martial arts, and wherever there is such a world, conflict foll 2.2kReads8.5Score134Shelves

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    These books look pretty good.

29. 679 三 Three Kingdoms: I Can Give Others Stat Points 三国：我能给别人加点 Liu Tiezhu刘铁柱Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Xu Kun transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and gets a System that lets him add points to other people. From then on, the Three Kingdoms take a different path. Cao Cao: “Zhuge Liang is unbeatable. None of our men can match him. Who will save me?” Sima Yi: “Zhang Fei is so cunning he seems almost supernatural. Generals, don't fall for his tricks.” Liu Bei: “A Dou, stop working so hard. You'll have me completely sidelined at this rate.” Xu Kun: “Don't worry, my lord. I'll make the Han great aga 12.5kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves
30. 680 大 Tang Dynasty, I Saved Your Life, and You Want to Be My Dad? 大唐，救了你的命，你竟然想当我爹？ Lost In The Clouds And Mist云里雾里Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Li Yu transmigrates to the end of the Sui dynasty and the beginning of the Tang, awakens a System, and leads his followers in building a peaceful, prosperous paradise far from the world. Then, in the ninth year of Wude, the Turkic army marches south. To protect his territory, Li Yu leads his troops into battle and unexpectedly captures three men. “I am the Emperor of Great Tang.” “I am Changsun Wuji!” “I’m Cheng Yaojin. Don’t tell me you’ve never heard of me!” Li Yu is dumbfounded. These three a 1.2kReads8.3Score105Shelves
31. 681 谍 The Little Spy's Rise to Power 谍战小特务的逆袭 Winter Isn't Hot冬天不热Urban2.8M WordsCompleted He is the lowest-ranking undercover agent in the Military Statistics Bureau, yet he can spot Japanese spies in a vast crowd. He is also an expert operative, infiltrating enemy-occupied territory to assassinate traitors who sell out their country and vanish without a trace. Because: “Scanning Eye” in operation... 187.4kReads9.5Score20.5kShelves

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    A small-time character, ruthless and unscrupulous, does anything to survive. In the early stages, he endures humiliation and hardship for the sake of the war effort, and in the later stages, he travels to various countries and organizations just to make money in order to live a better life.

32. 682 大 Great Tang: My Mother-in-Law, the Empress, Sent Li Er to Test Me 大唐：皇后岳母派李二来考验我 Tea and Paomo喝茶泡馍Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Zhang Dun was powerful, yet excessively cautious. After transmigrating back to the Tang Dynasty, he found himself a fiancée. He had planned to live out his life quietly and anonymously, but it turned out that his fiancée was none other than Li Er’s darling daughter, Princess Changle, Li Lizhi! His mother-in-law, the empress, was furious. She thought Zhang Dun had stolen her daughter away. But seeing how much her daughter liked him, she decided to send Li Er to test him. Li Er: “Zhang Dun, I’m he 596Reads8.3Score101Shelves
33. 683 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang Fakes His Death, and I Choose to Ascend the Throne! 大明：朱元璋假死，我选择登基！ Coconut Latte Is the Best生椰拿铁yydsHistorical2.5M WordsOngoing [No System + Meticulous + Emperor + Scheming + Twists + Political Intrigue and Wits + Logical Plot] In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuntong, who had transmigrated into this world, discovered that Old Zhu had kicked the bucket ahead of schedule. All the better. Letting Zhu Yunwen sit on the Dragon Throne would be a waste, so I’ll take it! But Zhu Yuntong had no idea. Zhu Yuanzhang had only faked his death to test Zhu Yunwen. “What? Zhu Yuntong has ascended the throne?!” “He wants to aboli 4.1kReads8.2Score491Shelves

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    At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the Hongwu Emperor's feigned death turned into a "real" one, and his grandson ascended to the throne. How can modern knowledge be used to recreate a golden age for the Ming Dynasty?

34. 684 洛 Three Days in Luoyang 洛阳三日簿 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Historical511k WordsCompleted If you open the account book titled The Luoyang Three-Day Ledger, every line of numbers represents a life. Three days before the Lantern Festival in the first year of the Zhengsheng era, Li Suan, a low-ranking clerk in the Ministry of Revenue, discovers a ledger that could turn the entire court of the Wu Zhou dynasty into a river of blood. The charcoal and ice gratuities are bribes; the sunken grain ships are murder. And the bloody fingerprints of twenty-seven ministers on the final page point t 630Reads—Score152Shelves

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    [Must-Read for Bookworms] I stayed up all night to finish this! This "Ancient Auditor" uses an abacus to overturn Wu Zetian's court in 72 hours! It's so addictive!!! "The Three-Day Book of Luoyang"—a masterpiece where a lowly ninth-rank official's abacus clicks and the Wu Zhou Dynasty hangs by a thread! 📖 The story begins with a dusty abacus: Li Suan, a lowly clerk in the Ministry of Revenue, an ordinary person who only knows how to use an abacus, accidentally discovers a "King of Hell's Account." On the surface, it's a list of gifts for charcoal and ice, but underneath lies a murder of a sunken canal ship, the bloody fingerprints of twenty-seven ministers, and a coup ignited at the Lantern Festival. Wu Zetian awaits the truth, Princess Taiping is setting up her chessboard, and Lai Junchen's pursuit is already at the door. And he only has 72 hours. With an abacus, he uses the gaps in the numbers to uncover the hand that overthrew the dynasty. 🔥 Why did this book keep me up all night? ❶ A groundbreaking new genre: "solving cases with an abacus"! Not time travel, no cheat codes—the protagonist breaks through the impasse with his professional auditing skills! Hidden within the clatter of abacus beads lies a deadly intent more lethal than swords. Smelling blood from the dry numbers—this intellectual battle is incredibly satisfying! ❷ A 72-hour countdown, the pace is breathtaking! The closer the Lantern Festival gets, the deeper the conspiracy. Wu Zetian, Princess Taiping, and Lai Junchen's forces are locked in a three-way struggle; every step is a gamble of life and death. Memorable scenes abound, the visuals are stunning—each chapter feels like a suspenseful short drama! ❸ The relatability of ordinary people is overwhelming! Li Suan is powerless and without influence, possessing only the instinct for survival and professional dedication. His fear, struggle, and desperate counterattack are relatable to every ordinary person facing pressure in reality. This narrative of "ordinary people influencing grand history" is truly moving! 📚 If you're tired of mindless time travel and formulaic palace intrigue and cultivation novels, come and read *The Three-Day Record of Luoyang*! The historical research is solid (the first year of the Zheng Sheng era and the records of Tan Jing and Bing Jing are all sourced), the suspense is mind-bending, and the pacing is incredibly fast! 👉 I've already added it to my bookshelf, so without further ado, go for it!

35. 685 四 Siheyuan: With Qin Huairu in My Hands, Who Says She Isn’t Charming? 四合院：一手秦淮茹，谁说她不香 Good Man of the West Wind西风良人Male-Channel Fanfiction422k WordsCompleted Li Weimin transmigrates to a courtyard house in 1952 and awakens a sign-in System from the start. His very first sign-in gives him a thousand yuan, super-soldier serum, and a storage space! Why bother going to work? He might as well slack off! As luck would have it, he sees a matchmaker bringing Qin Huairu to meet Jia Dongxu. Hey, I'm just looking for a wife myself! He swoops in and steals Qin Huairu away, then retires on the spot! He has Qin Huairu take over her job at the steel mill, tightenin 4.6kReads5.6Score404Shelves
36. 686 三 Three Kingdoms: Transmigrating into the Yellow Turban Rebellion to Turn the Tide 三国：穿越黄巾逆转天下 Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast Sky幻羽苍穹Historical2.0M WordsCompleted This is my second long novel about transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era. The protagonist transmigrates to become Zhang Jiao’s disciple, then escapes Jizhou alongside his senior sister Zhang Ning, the Way of Great Peace, and the Yellow Turban warriors. Though many look down on him for being a Yellow Turban rebel, Lu Yun keeps striving toward his goal and ultimately unifies the Three Kingdoms. 3.3kReads8.8Score289Shelves

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    "Three Kingdoms: Reversing the World by Crossing the Yellow Turban Rebellion" is my second long novel about time travel to the Three Kingdoms period. This book tells the story of the protagonist who travels to the Three Kingdoms period and becomes Zhang Jiao's disciple. He escapes Ji Province with his senior sister Zhang Ning, the Taiping Yaoshu (a martial arts manual), and the Yellow Turban warriors. Despite being looked down upon by many as a Yellow Turban bandit, Lu Yun perseveres towards his goal and eventually unifies the Three Kingdoms!

37. 687 共 The Republic Endures 共和未央 Zhou Qixiong周其雄Historical321k WordsOngoing He is history's most "unsuccessful" transmigrator: he planned for a lifetime and left nothing to chance, yet in the end he was betrayed and purged by those closest to him. He is also history's most "successful" seed-sower: the people he cultivated profoundly changed China, and the sparks he kindled lit up the pitch-black night. He is a different kind of transmigrator, misunderstood, betrayed, and shunned. But in the end, everyone gradually comes to understand him, follow him, and become him. 20Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    🍋I think this one is pretty good. He was the most "failed" time traveler in history. He was sent away by the people he trained, but the seeds he sowed completely changed the fate of this country.

38. 688 汉 Late Han: Starting as a Village Headman, I Cook Up a Feast 汉末：从亭长开始烹小鲜 Little Brother Who Helps Fund the Raid带投小弟Historical1.7M WordsCompleted (Political intrigue, upright scholars taking on powerful clans, outlaws, historical research, farming, hegemony, cold-weapon battles, a weak System) The story begins in 181, when the protagonist is a low-ranking village head in Beihai, Qingzhou, three years before the Yellow Turban Rebellion. He rises step by step, survives into the chaotic age, and eventually fights to conquer the realm. What makes this book stand out: the officialdom and Confucian scholarship of the late Han, meticulous hist 1.1kReads6.5Score—Shelves

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    For those tired of wish-fulfillment novels where you build your power from scratch, this is a good option.

39. 689 在 Becoming an Emperor in The Deer and the Cauldron, with a Harem of Thousands 在鹿鼎记成大帝，后宫佳丽万千 Antlike Divine Strength蚂蚁神力Male-Channel Fanfiction2.7M WordsOngoing Wei Xiaobao transmigrated into Wei Xiaobao. Watch me take on The Deer and the Cauldron and every martial arts world penned by the great Jin Yong! The original story is completely turned on its head, with a harem of countless beauties! Come on in and enjoy the story! 23.5kReads8.0Score2.6kShelves
40. 690 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: My World 红楼之我的世界 Not Someone不是某人Historical470k WordsCompleted Listening to novels and playing Minecraft, he opened his eyes again and found himself transmigrated into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber. Jia Xu discovered that he hadn't transmigrated alone: his Minecraft game, loaded with countless templates, had come along too. With barbarian invaders at the borders and the country in chaos, the Jia family dumped him into the army to take someone else's place. From then on, his life opened up like a grand, sweeping epic. He could pacify all who defied t 5.8kReads8.2Score392Shelves
41. 691 选 Choose a Hero to Change History? Hold On, Let Me Try First 选英雄改变历史？等等，我先逝逝 Long Slow久缓Historical2.5M WordsOngoing When a major figure of an era runs into serious trouble, history is left with regrets. To set history right, the protagonist, Xi Zixin, is basically useless, so he has to rely on historical figures summoned from other eras to turn the tide and resolve those lingering regrets. The White-Haired Army of the Tang Dynasty, the Battle of Baoning in the Southern Ming, the First Emperor burning books and burying scholars... 226Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    A satisfying story about making up for historical regrets.

42. 692 极 The Ultimate Young Lord 极品世子爷 Slippery Udon乌冬滑溜溜Historical669k WordsCompleted [Alternate history + scheming protagonist + feel-good read + political intrigue + no System + making money. Your humble author never lies: the further you read, the more satisfying it gets!] Li Ci unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of the heir to the Chu throne, only to find himself in a dilapidated manor. His father is an idiot, he himself is mad, and even his mother, the princess consort, is being persecuted by her own family. Powerful enemies surround them from without, while treacherou 30Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    I absolutely rave about this novel! It's incredibly good, and the more you read, the better it gets. It'll definitely get your blood pumping!

43. 693 穿 Transmigrating to 1951 穿越1951 My Daughter Raised a Cat女儿养了一只猫Male-Channel Fanfiction1.6M WordsOngoing My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 36Reads5.6Score—Shelves
44. 694 开 I Summoned Qin Shi Huang from the Start and Cursed Him into Becoming My Teammate 开局召唤秦始皇，我把他骂成队友 Cang Yan Ke沧楌客Sci-Fi & Apocalypse31k WordsOngoing [It’s the third month of the zombie apocalypse, and I’m about to starve to death.] [Just as I was ready to lie flat, a “History Roast System” bound itself to me and gave me a beginner’s quest...] [I blurted out, “Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng, you old schemer!”] [The next second, the emperor of the Great Qin Empire from two thousand years ago stood before me, bronze sword in hand, his face darker than the bottom of a pot.] [From then on, the apocalypse took a completely different turn.] [Confucius us —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical fiction? Historical tropes? You're looking for something to read, right? Come on, let's have some fun!!! Recommended Books

45. 695 我 With My Blood, I’ll Save These Mountains and Rivers 我以我血挽山河 Black-Hearted Little Beaver黑心小海狸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy + Slow Burn + Multiple Storylines + No Golden Finger + Passionate Conquest of the Song] At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, Bianjing was under siege, and the realm was falling into enemy hands. After his soul traveled nine hundred years through time, Gu Yuan found himself on the snowy plains outside Bianjing, where he and a band of fleeing soldiers happened to rescue the reborn Princess Zhao Yingluo. Through careful planning at every turn, he rose to become the era’s gr 32.8kReads9.2Score3.2kShelves

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    I highly recommend this historical fantasy novel. Set in the Song Dynasty, it boasts rigorous logic and intelligent characters. The protagonist, though a time traveler, doesn't rely on any system or cheat codes, but instead survives in a chaotic world entirely through his own wisdom and abilities. The female lead is also a reincarnated individual. Together, they write their own legend amidst the torrent of history. The author's writing is exquisite, the plot vivid and engaging, making it incredibly captivating. This work is absolutely worth your time and effort; you won't be disappointed.

46. 696 四 Siheyuan: From the Start, I Open a Shop in the Capital 四合院，开局就到四九城开店 Duke Zhou Ping周平公Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted Chen Dongqun transmigrates to 1950 and becomes Chen Ergou. He has always lived in the countryside, thinking he is in an ordinary period of history. Only when he comes to the capital with his mother does he discover that he has landed in the world of Love in the Courtyard. Hoping to watch the drama unfold up close, Chen Ergou begs his grandmother to buy a house in Courtyard No. 95. But once he moves in, he realizes things aren't nearly as simple as he imagined. Damn it, there are other transmigra 18.4kReads7.9Score707Shelves
47. 697 穿 Transmigrating to the Great Ming: One Book Is All I Need to Conquer the World 穿越大明之一本书打天下 Bei Yize北一泽Historical359k WordsOngoing My name is Zhu Shouming. I am the twenty-sixth-generation descendant of Zhu Shouqian, Prince of Jingjiang in Guilin. In the twenty-first century, that identity is worth nothing more than a joke about how my ancestors used to be rich. Apart from the founding ancestor, every other name in the family genealogy has been ground to dust by history. The boat lurched on the Li River, and I tumbled into the water with my backpack. When I woke, there was no ambulance, only the smoke of war in the fiftee 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is quite good. The plot is reasonable, the writing is excellent and humorous, and it gets better and better as you read on.

48. 698 大 Great Ming: Please, Just Insult Me to Death! 大明：求求你骂死朕吧！ Great Pixiu大貔貅Historical2.3M WordsOngoing Just after Zhou Chen learned that his dad was a secret billionaire with a trillion in family assets, he was inexplicably whisked away by a System and transmigrated to the barren Ming Dynasty. The System warned him that if Old Zhu beheaded him, he would lose the System and be sent back to his dreary life. So Zhou Chen, whose spirits had just crashed because of his transmigration, found himself with fresh motivation and a new goal... Lose the System? Get lost already! What’s so hard about getti 1.1kReads8.7Score108Shelves

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    💥Highly Recommended [Heart] 🌿🌿The dual-system is a refreshing surprise, the content is quite humorous, and the quoted sentences are thought-provoking. The protagonist's "satisfaction," such as being promoted to high positions, second only to the emperor, and then expanding territory, driving out invaders, and using modern weapons, is simply exhilarating! [Admiration][Admiration]

49. 699 黑 The Black Dragon Roars, the Ink Dragon Sings, and the Halberds Ring as One 黑龙啸，墨龙吟，长戟齐鸣 Qi Yang琪洋Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Also known as The General. [War god] + [national warfare] + [political intrigue] + [fictional setting] + [military commanders] His father died on the battlefield when he was young. His mother passed away when he was a child. An orphan, he was fortunate to be raised with help from his uncle and aunt in the same village. Unwilling to accept the fate laid out for him, he joined the army in his early teens. A boy from a mountain village ultimately rises step by step to become a dynasty's general, gr 3.3kReads8.7Score214Shelves

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    The first book needs no introduction, a classic that emphasizes realism. The second book, which I recall being short, describes the journey from a common soldier to a general. The third book is also a highly rated masterpiece. As for the last one, I've been reading it for the past few days and have already reached over 700 chapters. It's excellent, so don't let the title fool you; aside from the name, it's truly a fantastic read.

50. 700 贞 Zhenguan: The Princess Is Too Young, So I'll Raise Her First 贞观：公主太小，我先养着 Northern Shu Chef北蜀庖人Historical1.8M WordsOngoing After sighing over the tragic fate of Princess Jinyang, Li Chengyao, the young owner of a neighborhood supermarket, suddenly transmigrates into the Tang Dynasty as its most forgettable, laid-back prince. Fight for the throne? Not even a dog would do that! He has just one goal: lie flat and, while he's at it, save a few princesses whose tragic fates have always bothered him. From the start, a nine-link puzzle brings a smile to the bedridden Princess Jinyang. A casual word from him nips Princess 185Reads6.8Score150Shelves

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    A very interesting book

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