I Absolutely Love Funny Historical Transmigration Stories! Y∩__∩y 我真的太爱这种历史穿越搞笑文了y∩__∩y

1. 1 混 Running a Restaurant in Ancient Times: All Tricks and No Shortcuts 混在古代搞餐饮，全是科技与狠活 Bookish Cat本本猫Historical1.3M WordsCompleted What do you do when you accidentally get a kitchen that can travel between ancient and modern times, but you can’t cook? No problem! We crooked cultivators run our restaurant with nothing but technology and additives! Open the fridge, take out some scissors, snip open the package, pour it into a bowl, and put it in the microwave. Defrost for thirty seconds, heat for three minutes. Ding! Your kung pao chicken is ready, honored guest. What? You want a bowl of chicken soup? Coming right up! I’ll ad 24.2kReads7.8Score3kShelves
2. 2 相 Prime Minister Zhuge's Northern Expedition, Liu Shan Leads Wei Yan in a Surprise Attack on Chang'an 相父北伐，刘禅率魏延奇袭长安 Mulin Shanbao霂霖山宝Historical3.0M WordsCompleted A purple-gold crown binds his hair. He wears a red brocade robe embroidered with flowers from Xichuan, armor linked with beast-faced plates, and a beautifully crafted lion-patterned belt. In his hand is a gleaming gold, tiger-headed spiked club, and beneath him is a Fire Dragon steed. And you're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: “For internal affairs, ask Imperial Father. For external affairs, ask the Chancellor. If there's anything else we can't decide, ask Wolong!” Zhuge Liang: “Your Maje 6.2kReads8.7Score520Shelves

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   Wearing a purple-gold crown to bind his hair, a red cotton robe adorned with a hundred flowers from Sichuan, and a chainmail armor with beast-faced heads, he had a lion-headed belt around his waist, wielded a gleaming gold tiger-head mace, and rode a fiery dragon steed. You're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: "For internal affairs, consult the Prime Minister; for external affairs, consult the Chancellor; for all matters, consult the Sleeping Dragon!" Zhuge Liang: "This rebellious son doesn't want to concern himself with anything!"

3. 3 大 Great Qin: The Greediest Official of All Time, Praised as a Loyal Minister by the First Emperor 大秦：千古贪官，祖龙夸我是忠臣 Young Master Xuanniao公子玄鸟Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [fiery passion] + [rivalry for supremacy] + [ruthless action] + [no System] In the twenty-eighth year of the First Emperor's reign, after performing the Fengshan sacrifice at Mount Tai, Qin Shi Huang disguises himself as a wealthy merchant to tour the land incognito. To his surprise, he discovers that the local township head, Heifu, is openly accepting bribes, colluding with merchants! He is only a township head, yet his residence is extravagantly luxurious, with hundreds 6kReads9.2Score614Shelves

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   This is hilarious!

4. 4 承 Chengqian’s Dad, Hear Me Out 承乾他爹，你听我说 Chang'an Sweet Zhi长安甜执Ancient Romance740k WordsCompleted [A slow-burn, healing historical story / mutual salvation / sweet everyday romance / meticulous historical research / a wild collision of classical style and modern-day commentary.] After meeting in a dream, Su Jin, a modern young woman, is pulled back to the twelfth year of the Zhenguan era by an obsession from her past life, becoming Crown Prince Li Chengqian’s wife. Burdened by the sacrifices and trust placed in her in her previous life, she transmigrates and gives birth right away. To her su 1.6kReads8.0Score147Shelves

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   The author promotes this story, which is set in the Zhenguan era and includes both satire and angst. 😏

5. 5 李 Li Chengqian: When I Had Two Fathers 李承乾：当我有了两个父亲 Chang'an Sweet Zhi长安甜执Male-Channel Fanfiction37k WordsCompleted Li Chengqian: When I Had Two Fathers 657Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 6 李 Li Er: When I Met the Perfect Version of Myself 李二：当我遇到圆满的我 Chang'an Sweet Zhi长安甜执Male-Channel Fanfiction24k WordsCompleted Li Er: When I Meet My Perfect Self 409Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 7 我 Emperors Keep Appearing on My Balcony at Random 我家阳台会不定时刷新皇帝 What Is He Saying他在说什么Urban764k WordsCompleted [Historical What-If + Righting History's Regrets + Lighthearted and Fun + Humor] Chen Yijun and Hua Xiaoyue are an ordinary young couple, until they discover an astonishing secret on their balcony: it can connect different eras, but only emperors from ancient China and the people dearest to them can pass through. No one else can cross the invisible barrier. Only those people can step out of the depths of history and into their living room. So Qin Shi Huang picks up a Coke without a change in e 8.6kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves

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   I recommend this book; it's a thought-provoking historical ensemble piece.

8. 8 好 At Least I’m an Emperor 好歹也是个皇帝 Autumn Waters at Night秋水夜Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Transmigrating and becoming an emperor shouldn't be a big deal, but Guo Dongyan thinks there's something odd about being an emperor in his case. His empire is only as large as a village, he has just a few hundred subjects, and even his dog is the Imperial Guard's Grand General... Wasn't becoming an emperor through transmigration supposed to mean fighting for power at court and vying for control of the Nine Provinces? How did it turn into playing house in some remote mountain valley for me? And t 3kReads8.1Score136Shelves

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   These are absolutely hilarious! They cracked me up! [Facepalm][Facepalm][Facepalm] They start as bandits who dominate a mountain stronghold and declare themselves emperors! However, even in this small mountain stronghold, where there's a hidden dragon, there's a phoenix chick, and it unexpectedly develops into a Three Kingdoms situation! It's so exciting and I can't stop laughing! [Facepalm][Facepalm][Facepalm]

9. 9 战 Warring States: I Rose to Power by Scamming Nine Farewell Drinks 战国：骗喝九次壮行酒的我崛起了 Sallow Little Face小脸蜡黄Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Warring States Era] [Master Schemer] [System] [Conquer the Realm] [Chinese Style] [Lay Low] Also known as: The Most Stubborn Soldier of the Warring States Era: He Fakes His Farewell Toast Nine Times. His Commander Begs, “Please, Just Don’t Come Back Alive!” “Does your family make a living collecting condolence money at funerals?” After transmigrating into the chaotic Warring States Era, my superior sends me to my death. I fake my farewell toast nine times and return safe and sound. With my prof 3.5kReads9.0Score200Shelves
10. 10 魂 Reborn into Liu, Guan, and Zhang, I Leave the Warlords Stunned 魂穿刘关张，诸侯们被整麻了 Blue Triangle蓝色三角形Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Absurd Three Kingdoms, the wildest unofficial history, pure comedy, and unhinged nonsense] In this world, famous generals all have special martial skills. Guan Yu’s Green Dragon Slash can cleave through city walls. Zhang Fei’s battle roar can make his enemies tremble with fear. Zhao Yun has infinite stamina, charging into enemy ranks and taking heads amid a thousand troops. The late Eastern Han dynasty is in chaos. The shameless Liu Bei, cautious Guan Yu, and righteous Zhang Fei join the eighte 121.5kReads8.2Score12.3kShelves
11. 11 她 She Swapped Bodies with the Tyrant and Went on a Rampage! 她，与暴君互换后，杀疯啦！ Little Chubby, Run!小胖子快跑Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Soul swap + transmigrate into a book + sweet, funny romance + going off the rails + tyrant + wish fulfillment + both leads are each other's first and only] Yun Yaoyao transmigrated into a book, becoming a foolish, timid cannon-fodder character who doesn't even survive the first chapter. No problem. If my family plots against me, I'll assassinate the emperor and wipe out my own clan! But after killing the emperor, Yun Yaoyao was horrified to discover that she and the tyrant had swapped bodies! T 27.2kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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    A story about gender swapping, court intrigue, and humorous character development, with a joke in every chapter—it's very entertaining and requires some thought. The male protagonist's soul is present during childbirth—fantastic!

12. 12 刘 Liu Bang Kicked Me Out of the Car, So I Claimed the Throne as Compensation 刘邦踹我下车，我抢皇位当赔偿 I, Du Shuren小生杜书仁Historical1.0M WordsOngoing My birth father was a fugitive, causing trouble somewhere out there. Luckily, my mother was capable, or we’d have been living on scraps. Fleeing from place to place, Liu Ying regretted countless times ever trusting his father’s ridiculous promise that they’d make something of themselves. What kind of life of luxury involved his mother getting arrested and the whole family being chased like dogs? What? His father was Liu Bang! Before Liu Ying could even break into a grin, he was greeted by a migh 3.8kReads8.7Score255Shelves

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    It's pretty fun, you can check it out if you're interested.

13. 13 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Jia Cong, the Concubine-Born Son, Collects Protection Money from the Start 红楼：庶子贾琮，开局收保护费 Painter0画师0Historical702k WordsOngoing Everyone in the Rongguo Mansion thinks you're a walking disaster. Grandmother Jia can't keep you in line, Lady Wang scolds you for having no manners, and Jia Zheng berates you for showing no respect to your elders. You punch half a wall clean off, then turn to the heir of Prince Zhongshun's household and ask, "Can you cry?" You charge single-handed into the capital's military camp, and hundreds of men can't stop you. When the Northern Di delegation arrives in the capital, you steal their tribute 84.8kReads8.5Score6.3kShelves
14. 14 开 Guarding Hulao Pass from the Start, Cao Cao Absolutely Loves Me 开局镇守虎牢关，曹老板爱死我了 The Fox Hasn't Turned Evil狐狸未黑化Historical477k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms + Transformation + Shenanigans] I, Su Bao, transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms, get raised by a tigress, and come with the strength of nine oxen and two tigers. Everyone else wants to conquer the realm. I just want to make money and marry a wife. My snobbish future father-in-law says, "Want to marry my daughter? Only if you're peerless in martial arts, a genius aide, The Outcast, and above everyone else!" I say, "Fine. I'll go to Luoyang and build a career." In my first week on th 740Reads8.7Score115Shelves
15. 15 大 Great Tang: From the Start, I Used the Imperial Jade Seal to Crack Walnuts 大唐：开局传国玉玺砸核桃 Zhoushan Gatekeeping Grandpa舟山管门大爷Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Great Tang] [System] [Mischievous Kid] [Sign-In] [Funny, Hilarious] After transmigrating to the Great Tang, Li Ke becomes an eight-year-old boy. He has been signing in for eight years from the start and has received countless rewards! One day, Li Ke uses the Imperial Jade Seal to crack walnuts. Li Shimin: TAT Ke'er, don't, don't smash it! Li Ke: Come on, Father. Give me a dog’s bark! Li Shimin: Ah!!! I am the emperor, and you want me to bark like a dog? Li Ke: If not, then how about letting me 17.4kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    This book is quite funny; the protagonist travels back to the Tang Dynasty and is constantly arguing with Li Shimin.

16. 16 大 Great Tang's Number One Menace 大唐第一祸害 The Song Is Not Yet Finished一曲未完Historical2.3M WordsCompleted His Majesty Li Er was furious. “My machine-gun company has been lured away by that little menace again?!” A minister replied carefully, “Your Majesty, the Japanese envoy was a month behind on his liquor tab at Wangfujing, so the Crown Prince… the Crown Prince just…” Li Er looked disdainful. “Nonsense! Japan is a friendly neighbor of our Great Tang. They’re only a little behind on payment. Would he really go that far?” The minister answered cautiously, “Your Majesty… the debt is 108,000 strings o 46.5kReads8.4Score3.3kShelves

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    🔥This book is too weird!🔥 2 Million+ words, completed. The number one scourge of the Tang Dynasty, wreaking havoc on heaven, earth, you, me, and everyone else!😃😃😘😘😃😃

17. 17 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times, With an Endless Arsenal in My Spatial Dimension 穿越古代，空间有用不完的军火 Old Black and White黑白老Historical428k WordsCompleted [Modern firearms, multiple heroines, farming, building a faction, kill, kill, kill] Chen Mo, a mercenary, accidentally transmigrates to a small mountain village in an ancient land torn apart by war. The original owner may be a scholar, but his family is poorer than dirt, and they are on the verge of starving to death. Luckily, he discovers a pocket dimension, and from the start, he feeds chicken and pork to his starving little wife. From then on, he uses the pocket dimension to reach the pinnacl 19.6kReads8.5Score2kShelves

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    It's beautiful without being cloying.

18. 18 崇 Chongzhen: My Life Has Been on Thin Ice 崇祯：我这一生如履薄冰 The Clear Breeze Chases Dust, Leaving No Common Souls Behind清风逐尘不留俗人Historical2.0M WordsOngoing (An immersive experience of Zhu Youjian's life and the true nature of the chaos at the end of the Ming dynasty! Not a power fantasy!) At the end of the thirty-eighth year of the Wanli reign, a report that Liaodong postal couriers had frozen to death was being used by a eunuch to prop up a table leg. The rice wasted at banquets by wealthy gentry in Jiangnan was worth more than three years of disaster relief in Shaanxi. Nanmu timber for the construction of the three great halls in the Forbidden Ci 668Reads6.4Score103Shelves

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    Here are a few highly recommended, addictive historical time-travel novels without a system. The first new book: Depicting the late Ming Dynasty, a time of frequent natural disasters, an incompetent court, an empty treasury, border unrest, and widespread poverty, beset by internal and external troubles. The story follows Zhu Youjian, the last Han Chinese emperor, as he navigates the treacherous palace, carefully navigates the complexities of court life, builds his power base in seclusion, and ultimately reigns supreme. A highlight of this book is its vivid and compelling character development. The characters are not merely plot devices; each is fleshed out, experiencing joy and sorrow, possessing both wisdom and cunning. The book dissects human nature, revealing hidden intelligence, concealed strength, self-reflection, and emotional restraint… using insightful observations as a weapon to dismantle inner demons and break through the schemes of others. The second and third books are written with profound and fluent prose, the plot development is logical and well-thought-out, the characters are vivid and intelligent, and they fill in the gaps in the lineage of Crown Prince Zhu Biao, showing the down-to-earth relationship between the eldest grandson of the emperor Zhu Xiong Ying, Zhu Biao, and Zhu Yuanzhang, three generations of grandfather, grandfather, and grandson. Each of the three generations bears the mission of the dynasty, carefully managing their own destiny and strategizing to control the world. The fourth book has a deep historical foundation, sharp writing, and rigorous logic. It discusses the impermanence of fate and the ruthlessness of interests, showing how the short-lived carpenter emperor Zhu Youxiao planned the overall situation and the world. The fifth and sixth books fight against the rebels, defend the capital, attack the Jurchens, stabilize the borders, eliminate the bandits, fight against officials and gentry, and clean up the bureaucracy... When natural disasters and wars and the barriers of officials and gentry become the shackles of fate, he uses his wisdom to break through the shackles and risks his life; when the laws of survival and the weaknesses of human nature intertwine to break the net, he uses strategy to break the net and the game to play. Only those who can win half a move against fate are true heroes. In short, the book depicts the political intrigues and power struggles of the imperial court, the treacherous schemes of rulers, the journey through time and space, the legends of emperors, the regrets of dynasties, and the allure of history, showcasing the rise and fall of dynasties as the wheels of history roll ever onward.

19. 19 洪 The Descendants of the Hongwu Emperor 洪武朝的子孙们 Bald Li San光头李三Historical1.6M WordsOngoing After an accident, his soul travels a century into the past. On an ordinary day in the seventh year of Hongwu, he is born in the imperial palace of Yingtian Prefecture. He is the most honored child in all of the Ming dynasty. Zhu Yuanzhang’s beloved grandson. Zhu Biao’s eldest legitimate son. And yet, in the history books, he is merely a passing mention: Prince Yu Huai. Looking at the still-healthy Crown Prince Zhu Biao, at Hu Weiyong and the Blue Jade case, which have yet to unleash their blood 104.5kReads8.3Score7.5kShelves
20. 20 大 Great Ming: Zhu Biao Turns Evil, and the Jingnan Campaign Is No More 大明：朱标黑化，靖难没了 Other Shore Three-Seven彼岸三七Historical825k WordsOngoing History records that Crown Prince Zhu Biao died of illness in the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu. What history does not record: he died once, then came back to life. His soul wandered for three days, and he saw the entire fate of the Ming dynasty over the next 276 years: The Jingnan Campaign, the burning palace, Tumu Fortress, and the strip of white silk hanging from a tree on Coal Hill. When he opened his eyes again, he was in his sickbed in the twenty-fourth year of Hongwu. The charcoal fire blaz 50.3kReads8.8Score4.2kShelves
21. 21 大 Great Ming: If the Tianqi Emperor Lives, Great Ming Will Never Fall 大明：天启不死，大明不灭 Four Big Elephants四头大象Historical909k WordsOngoing [Rating just released, and it’ll rise later] [Handcrafted] + [No System] + [No mindless protagonist] + [Power struggles] + [Imperial court] + [Battle for supremacy] The soul of the Tianqi Emperor Zhu Youxiao of the Ming dynasty drifted through four hundred years before he was reborn on the eleventh day of the eighth month of the seventh year of the Tianqi reign, just eleven days before his historical death. At this point, the Ming dynasty had just won the Battle of Ningjin. The Mongol tribes had 98.7kReads9.0Score13.2kShelves
22. 22 崇 Chongzhen! Reclaim the Throne! 崇祯！重征！ Beef Meatballs牛肉丸吖Historical1.3M WordsOngoing After Zhu Youjian hanged himself at Coal Hill, his soul returned to the day his elder brother, the Tianqi Emperor, died in the seventh year of the Tianqi reign, just as Zhu Youjian was about to ascend the throne. He is not a transmigrator with modern knowledge. His only golden finger is the memory of the seventeen years he spent as emperor in his previous life: he knows which decisions led to the fall of the dynasty, whom he can trust, and whom he must not put to use. Every memory was bought wit 3.5kReads6.3Score276Shelves
23. 23 一 I Woke Up to Find That My Great Ming Had Only Ten Days Left? 一觉醒来，朕的大明只剩十天了？ Crumble to Pieces土崩瓦解Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Original title: I Woke Up, and My Great Ming Has Only Ten Days Left? In the seventeenth year of Chongzhen, the countdown to the fall of the Great Ming begins. (No System) While lying unconscious on the dragon throne, Zhu Youjian had a long, vivid dream. In the dream, he became a child and studied centuries in the future. He opened The History of Ming, a book filled with the humiliating end that awaited him. In the end, he became a hardened soldier, tempered by modern military training. After twe 282.6kReads9.0Score39.8kShelves
24. 24 大 Great Ming: My Uncle Is Zhu Yuanzhang 大明我大伯是朱元璋 Men Jieliefu门劫裂夫Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He was Zhu Yuanzhang’s most trusted nephew. He was also the person who gave Zhu Yuanzhang the biggest headache. He loved to play the rascal, and though people could beat and scold him, they couldn’t kill him. After all, he was the only son of Zhu Yuanzhang’s second elder brother. But this guy really was a troublemaking lout who drove the entire court crazy: he tricked Old Zhu, conned Young Zhu, and loved beating up Zhu Laosi. 20.2kReads8.8Score852Shelves

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    Lighthearted and funny, the main character is a complete idiot.

25. 25 为 Pretending to Be a Fool to Protect Myself 为了自保装傻子 Men Jieliefu门劫裂夫Historical521k WordsCompleted Li Ergou transmigrated to an era of the Ming Dynasty that never existed, only to discover that his long-dead grandfather had also been a transmigrator. His grandfather had left him an incredibly wealthy estate, along with soldiers, money, and power. He was even related to the imperial family, and his father was a staunch loyalist to the emperor. The only problem was that the crown prince couldn’t stand him. Thinking about all this left Li Ergou feeling helpless. He had nothing but a bit of stren 1.6kReads8.1Score102Shelves
26. 26 大 Great Ming: My Father Is Emperor Wulie 大明家父武烈帝 Men Jieliefu门劫裂夫Historical230k WordsOngoing In the thirty-eighth year of the Shikang era of Great Ming, Zhu Zhi was born as the youngest son of Emperor Wulie Zhu Wang and his wife after they were reborn when struck by lightning. He started drinking at seven, visiting brothels at eight, and demanding concubines at nine. By the time he was ten, he had become the biggest headache in the Zhu family. Zhu Xiongying’s son, Zhu Wengui, was utterly unfit for the task, and Zhu Xingxi, the son of Zhu Li, had dealt him a crushing blow. In the end, he 2.4kReads—Score104Shelves
27. 27 当 When a War God Dad Meets His Lazy Son 当战神老爹遇上咸鱼儿子 Extra Sugar in My Milk Tea奶茶要双倍糖Historical364k WordsOngoing Reader's Guide A one-on-one, family-focused story centered on easygoing, healing father-and-son daily life. The pacing is slow, so readers who prefer fast-paced wish-fulfillment stories may want to steer clear. If you enjoy stories like this: A battle-hardened general returns from fifteen years guarding the frontier to find his son sprawled in the courtyard, teasing crickets. He raises his ruler, and his son flops onto the ground. “Go ahead and hit me. If you hurt me, I'll go cry to Grandma 701Reads—Score106Shelves

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    The daily life of the Fang family. A comedic time-travel father-son story with mild political intrigue.

28. 28 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 156.4kReads9.5Score16.9kShelves

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    Hahaha, these are absolutely must-read historical time-travel novels! They're super awesome, and the male lead is a complete slacker who's forced into a life of luxury—even a dog wouldn't be emperor, that's right… forced to be a dog.

29. 29 皇 The Emperor Is My Brother. What's Wrong with Stealing Your Princess? 皇帝是我哥，我抢你王妃怎么了？ Ice Cream冰淇琳Historical322k WordsOngoing [Feel-Good Story] [Alternate History] [Emperor and His Harem] [Multiple Female Leads] [Comedy] As the emperor’s younger brother, Li Tao had hoped to lie flat, do nothing, and enjoy an easy life. But when his other brothers plotted rebellion, he had no choice but to take up the butcher’s blade. One day, Prince Wei staged a coup. Li Tao pressed his blade against Prince Wei’s chest and said with a cheeky grin, “Since His Majesty and I are brothers, I’ll take care of your princess consort for you. R 521Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    This is a self-recommendation story; those interested can take a look. As the emperor's younger brother, Li Tao initially wanted to live a carefree and leisurely life. However, his other brothers plotted against him, forcing Li Tao to take up the sword. One day, the Prince of Wei staged a coup. Li Tao held a sword to the Prince of Wei's chest, grinning, and said, "For the sake of our brotherhood, I will take care of the Princess Consort for you. You can rest in peace now." The Prince of Wei cursed, "Go to hell!" The next second, Li Tao pierced his chest with a sword, killing him instantly. King Qi: "Your Majesty has been married for many years without a child. However, the Li family's empire needs a successor, and my queen is currently pregnant. I beg Your Majesty, for the sake of our ancestral legacy, to abdicate immediately!" Li Tao, standing beside the emperor, arrogantly declared, "The child is mine!" King Qi: =͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪ ‧̣̥̇)Holy crap!!!! Emperor of the Northern Desert: "Marrying my elder sister isn't enough; you also want my empire?" Li Tao: "I have no interest in your empire." Emperor of the Northern Desert: "Your 300,000 elite troops have reached the gates of my capital. And you say you're not after my empire?" Li Tao smiled slyly and said, "I've taken a liking to the beauties of your harem, and I'm leading 300,000 troops to retrieve them!" Emperor of the Northern Desert: (;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`) I'm kneeling! Imperial sister, please speak up for me!!!

30. 30 穿 A Remarkable Life After Transmigrating to Ancient Times 穿越古代后的妖孽人生 There Is Wood on Mount Shanlong杉龙有木Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Power Plays + Farming + A Little Bit of Comedy] The execution platform. Jiang Feng cranes his neck and shouts at the sky. “Hey... Hey... Can you hear me? Which immortal up there sent me to this place?” “Did you get the wrong person?” Jiang Feng looks at the incense stick, almost burned down to its end, and screams in despair. “In a few minutes, I'll lose my head...” “Could I transmigrate one more time, please?” “Waiting for a reply!” “It's urgent!” 18.2kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves

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    Every moment in life is unique, 💘... Execution platform. Jiang Feng, neck stiff, shouted to the sky, "Hey... Hey... Can you hear me? Dear gods of heaven, 💝 💑 💗 😀which immortal sent me to this place?" "Are you mistaken...?"

31. 31 开 The Nation's Doomed from the Start? First, I'll Cuddle My Consort and Take a Nap 开局就要亡国？先搂着妃子睡一觉 Spicy Boiled Fish发烧水煮鱼Historical784k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I had become Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. [Historical what-if] + [Tyrant emperor] + [Everyone is unhinged] + [Subverting expectations] + [Prince of Lanling] + [Feng Xiaolian, displayed in all her glory] Grandson of Gao Huan, son of Gao Zhan, and enemy of Yuwen Yong. The good news: I am the supreme ruler of the realm, with a beauty in my arms. The bad news: I am the notorious tyrant in history, who trusted treacherous 513Reads6.2Score106Shelves

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    This book unfolds from the perspective of Gao Wei, the last emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty, blending elements of historical fiction, the trope of a tyrannical ruler, and a chaotic cast. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a notorious tyrant but secretly plots to reverse the tide of history. Currently, the last 10 reviews all have 4 stars or higher. The history of the Northern Qi Dynasty is incredibly absurd, resulting in a very humorous plot. Historical figures follow the official timeline, and the story features a harem element with a large number of real historical figures.

32. 32 选 You Chose Me as Censor, Li Shimin, So Why Are You Crying? 选我当御史，李世民你哭什么 Zhang Invincible张无敌Historical4.1M WordsOngoing [Hilarious, satisfying, lighthearted, historical, ancient China] Cheng Jun transmigrated to the third year of the Zhenguan era in the Tang Dynasty, becoming the son of the military officer Cheng Yaojin. As it happened, Li Shimin was recruiting imperial censors! Years later, Li Shimin said to the Crown Prince, “Cheng Jun is a peerless sword of our Great Tang. Only a virtuous person can wield him. You're young, so I'll leave him to you.” The Crown Prince burst into tears. “I don't want it anymore! 45.3kReads9.0Score3.1kShelves

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    Hilarious, highly recommended!

33. 33 全 My Clan Raised Me to Greatness, So I Gifted Them Purple Robes 全族扶我青云志，我赠族人朱紫袍 Uncle Jianghe江河大爷Historical2.2M WordsOngoing After dying suddenly from overwork, workaholic Chen Yan is reborn as the only son of a newly born provincial graduate in the Great Liang Dynasty. His father is successful, so Chen Yan promptly decides to lie flat and enjoy the good life, with food brought to him and clothes laid out for him. But when he learns at the age of six that he was switched at birth with a farmer's child, his life takes a turn. The day the fake young master returns to the Chen family, he goes out to work in the fields an 214.1kReads9.3Score21.3kShelves

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    🐬🐬🐬I absolutely love historical time-travel comedy novels! The author is incredibly talented, and the protagonist's problem-solving and problem-solving strategies are fantastic. The protagonist is so resourceful that everyone else is forced to get involved as well. The protagonist has a lot of charisma, and there are tons of laughs—it's both entertaining and hilarious.

34. 34 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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    This book isn't funny, but it's very real; reading it feels like experiencing it firsthand!

35. 35 大 Great Ming: I’m Only Eight, So What’s With All This More Children, More Blessings Stuff? 大明：我才八岁，多子多福什么鬼 Jinling Big Carrot i金陵大萝卜iHistorical390k WordsCompleted Zhu Gaoyu died on the eve of his thirty-sixth birthday. Thirty-six years, and he'd achieved nothing. No house, no car, no savings. No wife, no children, no one to rely on. A painfully realistic blind date shattered the last scrap of his dignity. He hadn't wanted much. Just a home, a little self-respect, and a chance to hold his head high. But in the end, all he had left was endless exhaustion and resentment. In the second before he closed his eyes, he had only one thought: If there's another lif 89Reads—Score107Shelves

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    New book seeking attention.

36. 36 东 The Eastern Han Dynasty’s Greatest Engineer 东汉第一工程师 Three Hundred Alleys of Linzi临淄三百闾Historical133k WordsOngoing When Dr. Li Hua woke up, he had become a country doctor in the Jianwu era of the Eastern Han dynasty. He lived in a mud-brick house and ate millet with the husks still on. The village didn't even have a decent toilet. Fortunately, he still had his modern medical skills and a head full of industrial knowledge. One day, he met a middle-aged man who claimed to be a member of the Han imperial clan. The man asked him, “If you were put in charge of a county, what would you do?” Li Hua casually gave hi 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book takes you to the Eastern Han Dynasty, where you're precisely captured by Liu Xiu, the chosen one of this world. Together, you build an industrialized Eastern Han, clean latrines, and ultimately create an empire on which the sun never sets! The language is humorous and the characters are realistically portrayed. The second book takes you to the Ming Dynasty, starting by saving Zhu Xiong Ying and guiding three generations of the Zhu family to transform the Ming Dynasty and build their own empire. It's packed with laughs and has a wildly imaginative plot.

37. 37 开 A Divine Doctor System from the Start: I Rule the Great Ming 开局神医系统，我在大明横着走 Dark Master暗黑大师Historical2.0M WordsOngoing [Great Ming] + [Feel-Good Story] + [Miracle Healer] Liu Ce transmigrates to the Hongwu era of the Great Ming and becomes a lowly servant at the Imperial Medical Academy. He awakens a miracle healer System that lets him exchange for any modern medicine. First he treats Zhu Xiongying, then Empress Ma, and then Zhu Biao. From governing the country and waging war to ingenious inventions and the literary arts, there's nothing he doesn't know. From miracle healer to prince of a different surname, this 115.5kReads8.3Score10.9kShelves
38. 38 小 Little Sizi's Great Tang Kindergarten 小兕子的大唐幼儿园 Longing to See Jiangnan Again 666白首想见江南666Historical1.2M WordsCompleted The adorable, impossibly sweet little Sizhi saved Xu Anran’s life. All right, then. For the rest of my life, I’ll protect your safety and happiness, and make sure your days are always bright and sunny... I’ll spoil you until you’re wild, unruly, and utterly lawless! What are you afraid of, Changle? At worst, you’ll get a beating. Cry until you’re tired, then go to sleep... What can Li Er do about it? Think I won’t beat you all the way from the Herb Garden to the Three Flavors Study? 1.2kReads7.1Score100Shelves
39. 39 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Historical1.2M 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! 33.9kReads7.9Score2.1kShelves

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    The father was kind and the son was filial, which caused a burst of laughter.

40. 40 重 Being Reborn Is Fine, But Why Am I Facing the Execution of My Entire Family from the Start? 重生没问题，开局就来满门抄斩？ Crab Walk螃蟹步Historical398k WordsOngoing With his entire household facing execution from the start, he saves himself with a prophecy: "The tiger tally will be stolen tonight." From then on, he wields brush and ink as a blade and plays with memories as his pieces. But every time he wins, he loses a memory. The closer he gets to victory, the closer he comes to becoming a "blank slate." When he finishes rewriting history, will the history books record his own ending? 357Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm sharing a historical fiction novel about political intrigue. There are no mindless plot devices; instead, it's a complex web of power struggles and intrigue among various factions, becoming increasingly mind-bending as you read. It doesn't aim for fast-paced action; many schemes and foreshadowing are subtly planted, making it unsuitable for binge-reading. It's best read slowly, pausing to analyze the characters' stances and underlying calculations to truly appreciate its depth.

41. 41 开 From the Start, I’m Terrified of Qin, but My System Helps Me Crush the Qin Empire 开局被秦吓破胆，凭系统干翻强秦 Loves Mild Weather喜欢不冷不热的天气Ancient Romance747k WordsOngoing Ji Heng, a modern-day overworked office worker, dies suddenly and is reborn in the Warring States period as a princess of Han, entering the world as a baby. She remembers history clearly: in 230 BCE, Qin would conquer Han. Over the next fourteen years, she quietly lays the groundwork with a “modern industrial System,” building an advanced workshop for cold weapons deep in the mountains and bringing Han's backward army a whole era ahead in strength. At first, she only wants to survive. But afte 736Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical fiction novel, not a traditional babysitting or romance story, but rather the growth path of an empress (raised from childhood). It aligns with the historical context, explaining historical phenomena and terms, thus popularizing knowledge without being pretentious. The author demonstrates unique insights and perspectives on social and historical development, such as imperial suspicion, the relationship between ruler and subject, and the divide between nobles and commoners, as well as the portrayal of women's rights. The writing is remarkably open-minded, avoiding many pitfalls of typical female-oriented historical fiction influenced by "pampered wife" themes. It avoids the clichéd Mary Sue plot where the female lead claims to have no romantic partner while high-ranking officials and handsome men have unrequited love. It's not mindlessly entertaining (like soldiers bowing down to the protagonist, historically renowned ministers serving the country with utmost devotion, or villains committing heinous acts). Nor does it artificially lower intelligence (like saints and handsome men calling the female lead "Your Majesty," or ministers and emperors showing no animosity towards each other).

42. 42 快 Run! Wei Zheng Is Bringing His Son to Court! 快跑，魏征扛着他儿子上朝了！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Year Seven of the Zhenguan era. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and I transmigrated into Wei Shuyu. As Wei Zheng's beloved son, shouldn't I help my father with his troubles? Li Shimin secretly hiding spending money? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to take a concubine? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to lead a personal campaign? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out... In short, whatever Li Shimin does, we oppose it. That's how you earn a reput 22.9kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves

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    The first book was indeed good; I really liked Wei Duidui. I think the historical writing was quite good, without any particularly out-of-place elements. Things like the curved pear were created by ordinary people, and nothing was exaggerated (I even read a book about building a steam engine in the Qin Dynasty before 🤦). It was very interesting, with a lot of father-son relationships. I stopped reading it after the part about returning to Earth because I was afraid of leaving some unresolved issues. I haven't read much of the others, just some that were also okay.

43. 43 大 Tang Dynasty: I Stir Up the Officials with Heretical Cultivation 大唐，我靠邪修卷疯百官 May the Sign Be With Us签签在上Historical1.3M WordsOngoing (Feel-good, hilarious, unorthodox cultivation, lighthearted, ancient history) Li Mo transmigrated to the first year of the Zhenguan era in the Tang dynasty, becoming the son of Li Ji, Duke of Cao. At the time, Li Shimin was working hard to govern the country, but the court was short-staffed. He issued an edict ordering the sons of all civil and military officials to take an examination administered by Zhangsun Wuji at the Ministry of Personnel. Anyone who passed would be appointed to office imme 55.5kReads8.1Score4.8kShelves

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    The first book was indeed good; I really liked Wei Duidui. I think the historical writing was quite good, without any particularly out-of-place elements. Things like the curved pear were created by ordinary people, and nothing was exaggerated (I even read a book about building a steam engine in the Qin Dynasty [facepalm]). It was very interesting, with a lot of father-son relationships. I stopped reading it after the part about returning to Earth because I was afraid of leaving some unresolved issues. I haven't read much of the others, just some that were also okay.

44. 44 穿 Reborn as Li Chengqian, I Relax My Way to the Throne 穿成李承乾，躺赢登基当皇帝 Nine Walnuts 0v0九个核桃0v0Historical748k WordsCompleted After completing his mission in the Qing dynasty, Zhao Heng took his System and transmigrated to the prosperous Tang dynasty, becoming the five-year-old Li Chengqian. With an emperor for a father, an empress for a mother, and a pretty face no one could resist, who could hold back from becoming emperor of the prosperous Tang dynasty with a start like this? Li Shimin had recently noticed that his and the empress's child had changed. He cried easily, clung to people, and was a bit of a schemer. He 16.8kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
45. 45 大 Great Qin: Emperor Qin Shi Huang, I Really Don't Want to Live Off You! 大秦：始皇帝，我真不吃软饭啊！ The King of Qin Circles the Pig秦王绕猪Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The Analects + Hilarious + Cunning + Lighthearted + His Majesty Zheng + Shamelessly Stealing + Absolutely Outrageous] Qin Feng inexplicably transmigrates to the Qin dynasty before Qin unifies the six states, and the First Emperor overhears his thoughts. The two then embark on a hilarious daily battle of wits. “Qin Feng, tell me, what does ‘The Master does not speak of prodigies, force, disorder, or spirits’ mean?” “It means the Master doesn’t want to talk to you, and will use brute force to bea 45.1kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves
46. 46 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Fine Prince 大唐好贤王 The Six Arts of the Gentlemen君子六艺Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [Funny and Stress-Relieving + Fiery Battles + Alternate History + “A Loving Father and Filial Son” + Top-Tier Jokesters Teaming Up + No System, Just a Golden Finger + Deep Grandparent-Grandchild Bond] In an alternate universe, in another Tang dynasty, the blood of the Xuanwu Gate Incident stained the flagstones beneath the palace walls red, and a different legend of the prosperous Tang began! Li Kuan, the second prince raised by his grandmother, Empress Dowager Taimu, survived a brush with dea 55.3kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves
47. 47 三 Three Kingdoms: He Can Punch with Ten Thousand Jin of Force, and You Call Him a Civil Official? 三国：一拳万斤力你管他叫文官？ Flower-Faced Little Kite花颜小风筝Historical2.4M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Hilarious] [Farming] [Schemer] He transmigrates into the Three Kingdoms era as an officer under Dong Zhuo and awakens with the strength to lift ten thousand jin from the start. He only wanted to survive the troubled times, but his mindset changes. A true man lives between Heaven and Earth. How can he remain beneath others forever? When eighteen warlords unite to campaign against Dong Zhuo, Su Yun decides to stop keeping a low profile. With a hundred cavalrymen, he 42.7kReads9.2Score3.8kShelves

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    I just finished watching it, it's alright.

48. 48 病 The Sickly Prince Trains in His Sleep and Becomes a Grandmaster 病秧皇子：睡觉练成大宗师 Cloud-Deep Wanderer云深侠客Eastern Fantasy299k WordsCompleted Su Qingyan, the beautiful daughter of the chancellor, comes to tear up her engagement contract in person. She despises Sixth Prince Xiao Chen for sleeping all day and being good for nothing, and refuses to let him hold back her future. Xiao Chen, the Sixth Prince of Great Yan, has been frail and sickly since childhood. The emperor ignores him, and everyone in the capital thinks he's a useless invalid who does nothing but eat and wait to die. No one knows that the frail body conceals a former g 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "The Sickly Prince: Sleeping to Become a Grandmaster" - A story about a weak and short-lived prince who automatically gains martial arts skills while sleeping. He appears sickly but is actually a grandmaster. He brutally defeats the prince villain, subdues the world's number one expert, and falls in love with the talented heroine. It updates 4000 words daily without interruption. If you like stories where the protagonist pretends to be weak while actually being strong, you should check it out!

49. 49 满 My Whole Family Is Sickly, and I'm the Only One Who Practices Baduanjin 满门病秧，就我一个练八段锦 The Wild Goose That Crossed the Sea越过海的雁Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [The rating just came in and will gradually rise. The story gets more exciting as it goes on.] After waking up, veteran fitness coach Chen Meng finds himself the eldest legitimate grandson of a family with a century-old scholarly tradition. He thought he was in for a life of lavish banquets and countless servants, but everyone in the family, from the eighty-year-old matriarch to the three-year-old toddler, is pale and sickly, coughing up blood and liable to collapse in a breeze. The whole family 315Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    My whole family is coughing up blood, but I'm the only one standing out. Watch how I use the Eight Pieces of Brocade to prop up my crumbling scholarly family.

50. 50 带 I Came to the Great Tang with My Memories 带着记忆来大唐 Let's Talk Tomorrow, Hehehehe明天再说咯咯咯咯Historical2.2M WordsOngoing (A little farming in the early chapters, leaves the mountain after 100 chapters! Political intrigue, a struggle for supremacy, and comedy. Forms of address, etiquette, and some terminology have been carefully researched. Hope you enjoy it.) Great Tang? So this is what Great Tang is really like? If I don't unify the whole world, won't my trip here have been for nothing? Keep it up, Your Majesty! The ultimate wage slave! Burn yourself out for the generations to come! 6.3kReads8.4Score257Shelves

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    The choice of 150,000 readers! No system, incredibly engaging, historically accurate. A new book that combines farming, power struggles, political intrigue, and humor!

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