Looking for Historical Novels Rated 9.9 or Higher. Any Stories About Academic Prodigies? 求历史类9.9分以上书籍，有没有学霸的小说

1. 251 星 Stardust Falls into a Long Dream 星霜入长梦 Duck Quack鸭叫Historical88k WordsOngoing Set in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. The main storyline follows the little-known Red Turban Army’s northern expedition against Goryeo and the rival warlords vying for power at the end of the Yuan dynasty, alongside a fictional character who navigates the shifting alliances between the lords. The story also touches on ancient legends of immortal cultivators and tales from the Classic of Mountains and Seas that date back to antiquity. See how the protagonist makes his way through a troub 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A high-quality historical novel with excellent writing and ornate language. Not a wish-fulfillment story.

2. 252 兵 The Soldier King Defends the Nation 兵王镇国 Lonely but Strong寂寞坚强Historical587k WordsCompleted Wang Junjie, a modern-day all-around soldier king, transmigrates to the ordinary ranks of the Beijing garrison when the Qing army invades and attacks Beijing in the second year of the Chongzhen reign. He helps the Chongzhen Emperor resist the Qing, suppress bandits, protect the people, and defend the nation. My new work is out! 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! 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A modern-day invincible soldier king transmigrates to the body of a soldier in the Beijing garrison during the first Qing army attack on Beijing's Desheng Gate in the second year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign at the end of the Ming Dynasty. Witness the soldier king kill enemies with a single move, taking down one soldier every three steps, slaughtering his way through the enemy ranks and crushing the Qing army. It's exhilarating, full of iron-blooded fervor, and incredibly moving. An absolutely must-read, incredibly exciting novel! Give it a try, you'll be hooked! It's arguably far better than most contemporary transmigration novels about the late Ming Dynasty war!

3. 253 穿 Back in the Peaceful Years, I Saved an Emperor Named Chai Rong 穿回太平年，救了个皇帝叫柴荣 Stole the Stars劫了星星Male-Channel Fanfiction360k WordsCompleted After a failed resuscitation, modern emergency physician Shen Yi transmigrates into Shen Qian, a junior medic traveling with the Later Zhou army. He opens his eyes to blood and fire in the military camp, where he uses modern medicine to stitch wounds and clean injuries, and devises a triage system. From an old soldier, he learns that it is the sixth year of the Xiande era, the final year of Chai Rong's northern campaign. This greatest ruler of the Five Dynasties has less than a year to live, whi 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   An overworked emergency room doctor transmigrates to the Later Zhou army camp in the sixth year of Xiande, taking over the body of a medical officer suffering from alcohol poisoning. From the very beginning, he encounters critically wounded soldiers requiring emergency care, performing surgical treatments with the most primitive tools, and earning the recognition of the army through his medical skills.

4. 254 大 Tales of the Tang Dynasty: From Imperial Grandson to Ruler of All Nations 大唐风云录：从皇孙到万邦之主 An Unmasked Rose不伪装的玫瑰Historical220k WordsCompleted Dear readers, this is a work of pure fiction. The Tang dynasty in this story is not the one from your history textbooks. It is bigger, wilder, and more vibrant. Here, steam-powered battering rams besiege cities, trade routes stretch across two continents, and envoys from every nation come to pay tribute. And here, a young man rises from an emperor’s forgotten grandson to become the “ruler of all under heaven.” This isn’t history. It’s a story about “what if.” If you’re ready, come with me and 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The language used is truly superb! Everyone should take a look! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

5. 255 北 Northern Song: What a Coincidence, I'm a Spoiled Noble Too 北宋：好巧我也是纨绔 Natives and Local Pigs土著与土猪Historical3.8M WordsOngoing The first story's pacing is a little slow and it's hard to revise, so just take your time reading! The Great Song: This is a subtle power fantasy, not an obvious one. It might leave you itching for more! You can learn history while reading the novel, as the Yang clan's descendants rise to prominence again. Women: Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, and Meng Chan. Men: Su Shi, Fan Chunren, Zhe Keshi, Zhong Shidao, Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, and Yu Yunwen. This is the brilliant splend 1.9kReads8.0Score242Shelves

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   A chaotic take on the Song Dynasty! This is absolutely amazing!! A descendant of the Yang family! A classic late Song Dynasty novel by Bai Juyi!! Over 3 million words, and it's flawlessly written!! Characters like Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, Meng Chan, and Hu Sanniang are brilliantly portrayed! Give it a try!! This book is truly excellent.

6. 256 烽 The Beacon-Fire Border Town of the Northern Kingdom 烽火北国边城 Oumige Er Ju Wen欧米格儿剧文Historical449k WordsCompleted Transmigrate? A System? A golden finger? Cao Chen had none of them. All he had was a stretch of city wall repaired where his father had fallen in battle, three thousand old and wounded soldiers short on both food and arrows, and a hundred thousand cavalrymen from the Houbiba tribe beyond the city. Everyone urged him to surrender. In front of them all, he tore up the surrender document. “Give me three days, and I’ll show you what it means to defend the gates of our nation.” Night raids across fro 288Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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   The author's depiction of the chaotic North is incredibly immersive: in the late autumn North, the sun sets rapidly, the roads are littered with the corpses of refugees who died in various ways, villages burn in flames, and thick smoke carrying the stench of burning drifts southward. Every detail speaks of the cruelty of war, and reading it feels like you can almost smell the blood and fire. It's definitely worth investing in!

7. 257 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This isn't some petty palace intrigue or domestic drama; it's a true epic forged in the crucible of chaos, with the lives of millions across four kingdoms and nine provinces thrown into the fray! You can see Xiao Lin's extreme ambition to "ascend to the ninth heaven"—to capture a strategic pass, he sends assassins to scale sheer cliffs, knowing full well that reaching the top means certain death; for the sake of his "destiny," he can even abandon tenderness—a solitary act of climbing over corpses to reach the summit. But you can also see Qi Ming's other path. How beautifully Changsun Jing's poem "Ascending the Heights" describes it: "Do not worry about the loneliness and coldness of this journey, for above, a bright lamp illuminates the chilly night." He builds canals, opens schools, and promotes agriculture; he wants everyone in the world to stand tall and ascend to that ninth heaven. From the Xuege iron cavalry of the Xuanshuang Grasslands to the witchcraft and poisonous insects of the Yundian Forest; from the change of imperial power in Tianque City to the island diplomacy on the shores of the East China Sea… This book has a grand scope; even a minor character is vividly portrayed. If you're tired of those cliché protagonists who just shout "Don't underestimate a young man's potential," you absolutely must read "Ascending to the Nine Heavens." This is a true epic of power struggles, a magnificent masterpiece!!

8. 258 大 The Great Tang's Ode: Saving the World and Bringing Peace to the People 大唐赋之济世安民 Lazy Hut Scholar懒庐书生Historical153k WordsCompleted This novel tells the sweeping, legendary story of Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang! Most of it is based on real history, though I've added some artistic touches and a few personal insights. I wrote this book because I like an actor. I hope that one day I can see him wearing a ceremonial robe embroidered with the twelve imperial symbols. He would look absolutely wonderful! 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Take a look at these two books.

9. 259 河 The Heyin Coup: Empress Dowager Ling's Sixteen-Year Thirst for Power 河阴之变一灵太后的十六年权欲 Yue Fan Who Loves Barroth喜欢土砂龙的月帆Historical112k WordsCompleted Hu of the Northern Wei, the Empress Dowager Ling, was born into the Hu clan of Anding. Because her aunt was a Buddhist nun, she was able to enter the palace as a child. At the time, the Northern Wei's harsh old rule dictated that a mother must die when her son became crown prince. She insisted on giving birth to Yuan Xu anyway, and won that gamble with death. On the night Emperor Xuanwu died suddenly, she evaded an assassination attempt by the Gao clan with the protection of Yu Zhong and Cui Gua 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Historical text. The strange name and avatar are chosen solely for the purpose of passing a fortune-telling contest. This book primarily discusses the rise and fall of the Northern Wei Dynasty, highlighting its many flaws and the reasons for its decline. The avatar and name are irrelevant and unrelated to the content. It offers a unique perspective on the decline and fall of the Northern Wei.

10. 260 山 Dreams Entrusted to the Realm: From Foot Soldier to Pillar of Peace 山河寄梦：从义军小兵到太平基石 Shou Yuan守远Historical281k WordsCompleted After accidentally transmigrating to Shandong, under Jin rule during the Southern Song, programmer Shen Zhi seems to have neither a golden finger nor a System. But what he does have is a sincere heart and the resolve to protect others. He joins the rebel army, fights the Jin, swears brotherhood with Xin Qiji, and travels far across the grasslands, watching Temujin grow up. Returning to the Central Plains, he enters the imperial court and navigates the treacherous divide between power struggles a 486Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    A great book that realistically portrays the daily struggles of ordinary people trying to survive. The story begins in a turbulent era where ordinary people struggle to live peacefully. The protagonist, wounded, flees and evades capture, eventually finding refuge with a rebel army. Highly recommended!

11. 261 無 Wuwei 無為 Zi Lin Zhongchen梓林中臣Historical111k WordsOngoing This is a story of a world in chaos, set during China's most turbulent and brutal era: the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. There is no Langya List-style master plan here, where everything is arranged in advance. Instead, it follows the protagonist's journey from a blank slate to the peak! There are setbacks, growth, lessons about life, realistic experiences of personal development, and the use of ancient military tactics. There are also political intrigue, checks and balances, strategy, —Reads6.9Score—Shelves
12. 262 仙 The Han Dynasty of the Immortals: A Quest for Immortality in the Late Han 仙汉汉末龙虎寻仙记 Cloud Bean Filling云豆馅Xianxia226k WordsOngoing If you're not a hero, don't read the Three Kingdoms. And if you're a hero, how could you not understand the loneliness of troubled times? Everyone, there are more Three Kingdoms novels on the market than you could haul away in a wagon. But after looking through them all, I can count on one hand the ones I could actually keep reading. Is it because the authors lack skill? No. The problem is that fast-food template: the moment the protagonist gets a cheat, the Five Tiger Generals are reduced to 32Reads—Score165Shelves

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    A rare find in the market: a Three Kingdoms-themed story set in ancient times. The Nine Tripods of Yu the Great are scattered across the world, and ancient legacies are hidden amidst the chaos. Immortal arts, sorcerers, and Lu Ban's secret techniques intertwine, embedding ancient legends into the Yellow Turban Rebellion at the end of the Han Dynasty. The setting is novel and unique. As chaos descends, various forces flock to the scene, expanding the scope of the story and making it increasingly captivating. ?!!

13. 263 东 Eastern Jin: Heir to the Gongsun Line, Seizing Murong’s Liaodong 东晋：公孙遗脉，截胡慕容辽东 Handing Things Out at Meetings开会发东西Historical683k WordsOngoing In 370 AD, Wang Meng led the Great Qin iron cavalry to destroy Former Yan, leaving Liaodong ripe for the taking. After transmigrating as a descendant of Gongsun Du, he finds that his ancestors’ legacy has been occupied by the Sima and Murong clans for a century. Armed with knowledge from a later age, he secretly builds up his strength and seizes Wang Meng’s victory at the height of the Qin-Yan war! Murong Chui is left fuming, Wang Meng regrets his loss, and Liaodong, wrested away so long ago, re 4.2kReads—Score269Shelves

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    I recommend this book.

14. 264 秦 Qin and Han: My Father Is Ying Zheng, My Lord Is Liu Bang 秦汉：我爹嬴政，吾主刘邦 Fujian Everyman八闽小民Historical252k WordsCompleted A message to readers: 1. The religious content in this book, including religion-like elements, immortals, and supernatural powers, reflects only the author’s immature opinions and limited understanding. Please respect all lawful religions, and do not let the author lead you astray. 2. Much of this book reimagines history, and some of it even contradicts historical events. Please do not mistake the contents of this book for historical fact. 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No rating, but I think it's alright.

15. 265 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 18.7kReads7.8Score1.7kShelves

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    🌈The historical setting and the excellent portrayal of a diverse cast of characters are captivating. Looking back, the early plot is surprisingly impressive, but the main characters play a crucial role in the later stages, adding many unexpected twists and surprises. After a million words, you'll be completely immersed in the historical intricacies the author has created. 🌈①The protagonist starts weak and is bullied, but grows stronger with each challenge; 🌠the later chapters reveal a deeper meaning; 🍀the harem is not just for show, but features talented individuals with both literary and martial skills and strategic acumen.

16. 266 朝 I Rebuke Treacherous Ministers at Court and Only Beg for Death 朝会怒斥奸臣，我只求一死 Original Wish本愿Eastern Fantasy495k WordsCompleted From the start, a Hengdian extra transmigrates straight into the imperial court. System mission [Death] activated: Gain one thousand years of cultivation every time you die. He furiously denounces treacherous ministers in court, repeatedly volunteers to lead armies against the rebels, and writes denunciations of the sacred immortal sects... Fang Yuan is either courting death or on his way to court death. And yet... The Great Qin Empress: “Fang, you love the people as if they were your own childr 1.9kReads9.1Score155Shelves

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    This book is good; the author's writing is truly excellent.

17. 267 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 8kReads8.2Score698Shelves
18. 268 和 Heshen: Master of Power 和珅：权力的玩家 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical631k WordsCompleted As a miniature reflection of the power structure during the Qianlong era, Heshen's life was forever entangled in the shadow of absolute imperial authority and the deep-rooted ills of the bureaucracy. From a penniless orphan living under another's roof in Lvrou Hutong to rising to the center of power through his gift for languages and financial acumen, his ascent was shaped by both the banner system and the emperor's political machinations. He was once a capable official who cleaned up the Minist 5.3kReads8.7Score407Shelves
19. 269 徒 Disciple, You're Invincible Now. Go Down the Mountain and Wreak Havoc with Your Junior Sister 徒儿，你无敌了下山祸害你师妹吧 Li Tianlang李天狼Urban367k WordsCompleted A young monk descends the mountain to become the greatest hero under heaven. He becomes the great hero in the hearts of countless beauties, standing center stage and dazzling beneath the spotlights. 195Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend the Invincible War God System.

20. 270 左 Zuo Zongtang: The Late Qing Dynasty's Last Hawk 左宗棠：晚清最后的鹰派 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical271k WordsCompleted At its heart, this book is about a practical-minded reformer amid the upheavals of the late Qing dynasty. Spanning the years from 1812 to 1885, it vividly portrays the extraordinary life of Zuo Zongtang, from a poor scholar in Xiangyin to a high-ranking provincial official. The book recounts his early studies of statecraft and his years of obscurity after failing the metropolitan examination three times. It also details his military career: raising the Chu Army to suppress the Taiping Rebellion 14.6kReads8.6Score817Shelves
21. 271 嫂 Sister-in-Law, I'm Just a Fool 嫂子，我只是一个傻子 Li Tianlang李天狼Eastern Fantasy483k WordsCompleted The Continent of Dongzhou: Eastern Zhou, Western Liang, Southern Jin, and Northern Wei. The Eastern Zhou states, five kingdoms across ten generations. Prince Li Tianming transmigrates to the Continent of Dongzhou. Watch as he becomes the son of a fallen kingdom, rises again, makes a comeback, conquers the world, and unifies the continent. 58Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 272 李 Li Hongzhang: The Plasterer of the Qing Empire 李鸿章：大清帝国的裱糊匠 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical626k WordsCompleted This is a sweeping historical portrait of Li Hongzhang's life, built around the metaphor of “learning to steer on a broken ship.” Beginning with a newborn's cries in the Li family home in Luzhou in 1823 and ending with his lonely final days at Xianliang Temple in 1901, the book follows the course of time to recreate the turbulent life of this high-ranking official of the late Qing. He was an ambitious scholar pursuing success in the imperial examinations, who honed his character under Zeng Guofa 3.4kReads7.9Score217Shelves
23. 273 直 Livestreaming Chongzhen: Rebooting the Ming Dynasty 直播崇祯：重开大明 Big Brother Hua Loves Salted Eggs爱吃盐蛋的花大哥Historical571k WordsOngoing No golden finger. The onscreen comments only explain the plot. No female lead. He became the ruler of a fallen kingdom, hanging from a crooked tree on Coal Hill, with only one loyal servant by his side. When he opened his eyes again, a different soul awoke on the dragon throne. This time, he would no longer be stubborn and self-willed. Instead, he would hone the blade of imperial statecraft. See how Emperor Chongzhen walks a tightrope above an abyss, starts from the start, and defies fate to sav —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Beautiful, very realistic, with a cleverly conceived plot; enjoyable and worth watching.

24. 274 穿 Transmigrating to the Song Dynasty: You Were Sent as an Envoy, Not to Marry Empress Dowager Xiao 穿宋，让你出使，没让你娶萧太后 Arctic Ocean Dragon King北冰洋龙王Historical283k WordsOngoing “Minister Cao, how much must our Great Song pay in annual tribute?” “One million!” “What? One million! You insolent Cao Yong, I’ll have your head today!” “Your Majesty, I haven’t finished. The Liao are paying our Great Song one million a year!” “And on top of that, I’ve married Empress Dowager Xiao…” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A newlywed couple, married for less than a day, suddenly find themselves transported to the Song Dynasty! The husband becomes the Liao envoy to the Treaty of Chanyuan, while the wife becomes Empress Dowager Xiao of Liao! Together, they plot to change history.

25. 275 我 I'm a Eunuch, What Do I Have to Fear? 我是太监我怕谁 Li Tianlang李天狼Historical1.5M WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can 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! He transmigrates to the era of Wu Zetian, with a golden dragon possessing his body and a System at his disposal. He dominates the world, invincible and unrivaled, standing alone above all, roaming the martial world and becoming the greatest under heaven. He reaches the pinnacle of life and possesses the world's April days. 1.3kReads7.4Score144Shelves
26. 276 太 Supreme Lord of the Primordial Wilderness 太荒主宰 An Idle Soul Who Won't Take Advice闲人不听劝Eastern Fantasy579k WordsOngoing His flesh can hold back the vast sea, and a single sword strike can shatter the sun, moon, and stars. With a flick of his finger, the heavens collapse; with a glance, the myriad worlds rise and fall. Born among vast mountain wilderness and raised amid the smoke and mud of ordinary life, an ordinary boy sets out from the mountains. He tempers his body, cultivates his soul, refines his qi, and braves countless dangers and hardships. Rising step by step from humble beginnings, he pushes against the 4.5kReads6.7Score257Shelves

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    Dahuang, a small mountain village

27. 277 穿 Transmigrating to the Northern Song: Restoring the Imperial Court 穿越北宋之重振朝纲 The Immortal Realm Is Full of Workhorses仙界多牛马Historical807k WordsOngoing Transmigrate to the Northern Song Dynasty, where the people are as beautiful as jade and the young nobles are unmatched in the world. [No System + power fantasy + powerful minister + field missions + masterful schemes] Put down Liangshan, subdue Tian Hu, Wang Qing, and Fang La, conquer the Jin and destroy the Liao. The “Humiliation of Jingkang” never happened. No matter how foolish the emperor of the Great Song may be, even if he can only serve as a figurehead, he must not be insulted! In the bl 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A potentially great book, super addictive!

28. 278 大 The Great Ming Surveillance Court 大明道察院 Lintai麟台Historical690k WordsOngoing [See the epic history of the Daoist sects in the early Ming through the eyes of a transmigrator] In the third year of Hongwu, the Hongwu Emperor established the mysterious Dao Investigation Bureau to rein in Daoist sorcerers who could turn the tide at will. There is no carefree Daoist life here, only the ironclad rule that “magic must be bounded by law, and the Dao restrained by regulations.” Even mighty cultivators who can fly through the skies and burrow through the earth must face execution i 3.3kReads9.3Score490Shelves

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    A masterpiece of fantasy detective fiction from the early Ming Dynasty! The Dao is governed by laws, and even the most powerful cultivators will be punished if they break the law. The protagonist, who travels through time, investigates strange cases and manages the affairs of the court. The story is full of atmosphere and ensemble cast.

29. 279 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 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good; you can't help but want to keep reading. I started out just browsing casually, but the more I read, the more engrossed I became. Keep up the good work, author! It's truly fantastic!

30. 280 英 Heroes and Romance 英雄与风月 Brother Ning宁哥哥Historical1.3M WordsCompleted You want to destroy my country? Watch the God of War reincarnate and turn the tide! This novel has plenty of thrilling moments, but they’re not there just for cheap excitement. It’s a story full of life, with war, political intrigue, and love. When the country is invaded by foreign enemies, the young hero Sima Qingyang takes on the burden of driving them out and protecting his homeland. In the end, he turns his whole life into a monument. 54Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The content of this book can be based on the story of Yue Fei's resistance against the Jin dynasty, but the author will not allow the protagonist to suffer the same regrets as Marshal Yue. After reading this book, readers will have a special feeling of being instilled with extraordinary power. ✨😂✨🤔✨🥳😇

31. 281 疯 Are You Serious? You Call Raising Young Ying Zheng a College Entrance Exam? 疯了吧！你管养小嬴政叫高考？ Leisurely Xiao Xin悠然的小鑫Sports46k WordsOngoing [Historical What-Ifs] [Comedy] [Entirely Handcrafted] Let's get straight to the point: transmigrate to a world with a gap in its history, and raising a kid really can take years off your life. The good news: Bai Xing has latched onto the coattails of Ying Zheng, the greatest emperor in history. That's one hell of a golden thigh! The bad news: that leg is only four feet tall right now. He's a proud little brat, and he's crying his eyes out. Bai Xing planned to use his history doctorate to dominat —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The opening section is set in the Warring States period, which I feel is a bit sparse in Tomato's novels.

32. 282 魂 My Soul Reborn in the Tang Dynasty: I Fight My Way Back to Chang'an with Tang Poetry 魂穿大唐：我靠唐诗杀回长安 Mr. Sweet9甜9先生Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Tang Dynasty + History] I woke up to find that I had become Li Chengze, a down-and-out young nobleman in the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty! Both my parents are dead, my family fortune has been seized, and my vicious clan uncle wants me dead. In an age when human lives are worth less than grass, how can someone with no strength to defend himself survive? Thankfully, I come from the modern world, with the entire treasury of Tang poetry in my head! My first poem, "Wild View," r 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Court intrigue hides hidden strength ⚔️ A battle of wits and intrigue to determine the fate of the nation ✨ The pinnacle of historical fiction, insanely good 😭❤️ [Follow + Send Gift] #CourtIntrigue #HistoricalMasterpiece #Thriller #ConquestOfTheWorld #MustReadHistory

33. 283 重 Back to 1978: I Built a Fortune Growing Wheat 重回1978：我搞麦作成首富 Mr. Sweet9甜9先生Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted [Period drama + farming + rural revitalization + an inspiring life] In 1978, veteran Li Deshan returns to Muhe Village in northern Jiangsu, only to face barren land and conservative attitudes. Refusing to accept his fate, he relies on sheer determination to build the village's first seeder, carving out a path to survival amid the constraints of collective farming. His son, Li Changfeng, fails the college entrance exam, but discovers a business opportunity while making his way in the world. He se —Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 284 水 Water Margin: The World’s in Chaos, So What? 水浒：天下大乱关我屁事 Words Can Heal文字能治病Historical182k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into the world of Water Margin by accident. Before me was a world overrun with heroes, and behind me lay chaos where the people could barely survive. Murder and arson were everyday occurrences, while mountain spirits and monsters appeared and vanished without warning. The System said: Get fifty people to come eat at the tavern, and you’ll receive a pocket dimension. I looked at the counter showing 0/50, then at the three hunters fleeing through the woods in the distance. They’d m 497Reads—Score117Shelves

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    This book is interesting! It's fun to flip through it occasionally!

35. 285 宋 Song Cavalry Rules the World 宋骑天下 Plain White of Cizhou刺州的素白Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Modern engineering PhD Zhao Qi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji. With the Jingkang Incident looming, he resolves to turn the empire’s fortunes around. His first move is to expand the Imperial City Bureau and divide its duties into specialized branches. When his ministers denounce him for “neglecting his proper duties,” Zhao Qi quietly equips all three armies with newly developed Shenbi crossbows. When the Jin army marches south toward the Sixteen Prefe 401Reads8.8Score564Shelves

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    I highly recommend this novel! The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song. Relying on his modern knowledge, he manufactures guns, cannons, and hot air balloons, reforms the salt administration, produces glass, and solves problems like excessive bureaucracy, strengthening the country, its military, and its people. Ultimately, he unifies the Central Plains with advanced weaponry in this alternate history novel! [Laughs]

36. 286 此 Chang'an of This World 此间长安 Gu Yanqing顾砚青Ancient Romance353k WordsOngoing A lifetime in a frail body, half a life among books. After an unexpected long sleep, he wakes in the Tang dynasty, during the Zhenguan era. Young Lin Chen has nothing to his name and a life as insignificant as a blade of grass. The moment he opens his eyes, he falls into a deadly predicament. In his previous life, he was confined to a sickbed, unable to live freely. In this life, even if he must walk through the mud, he will make every step shine. He will neither curry favor with the powerful no 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This Chang'an – the Chang'an in this book – is the Chang'an they lived in – a place with warmth, scents, sounds, and light.

37. 287 大 The Tang Dynasty's Record of Demon Suppression 大唐镇妖录 The Mysterious Qiuchi神秘的秋迟Eastern Fantasy214k WordsOngoing [Great Tang] [Mystery] [Dual Transmigration] [Humor] [Thriller] One spell scribbled in ghost script, and master and disciple are both transported to another world. The master becomes a state preceptor with power over the imperial court, putting on an act of “otherworldly grace” every day while secretly panicking like crazy. The disciple becomes an unregistered nobody who starts off locked behind bars. He relies on street cons and a “fake manual” that suddenly starts working to fight for his life 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🔥Tang Dynasty🔥Suspense🔥A truly immersive Tang Dynasty mystery, highly recommended by a 15-year veteran reader. I would call it a masterpiece among new books, guaranteed to be a hit!🔥🔥🔥 Add it to your bookshelf and read it slowly, go for it!

38. 288 我 With a Scroll of Mountains and Rivers, I Transmigrate Through Time to Chase the Light 我携山河画卷，穿越古今追光 Ultraman Kaman奥特卡曼Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Historical Transmigration | the Myriad Worlds | Two Powerful Leads and Political Intrigue | Chinese Cultural Heritage | Journeys Through Multiple Dynasties | Satisfying Comeback] Historian Lin Yu accidentally touched an ancient map of mountains and rivers and fell into the real past. From the start, he found himself in a mass grave from the Warring States period, with a rain of Qin arrows bearing down on him. He nearly perished in the wilderness. While others who transmigrated brought Systems 59Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    A truly excellent book! Highly recommended!

39. 289 这 Something’s Not Quite Right in This Cultivation World 这修仙界有点不太对劲 Head of the Stove Crew灶班子班主Eastern Fantasy371k WordsOngoing ([Chinese-style horror · eerie cultivation · not for the faint of heart] The immortal world is a lie. Beneath it lies a man-eating hell. If you like stories like Dao of the Bizarre Immortal, come on in. If you're looking for a power-fantasy progression story, this isn't for you.) Li Changsheng has a Heavenly Spiritual Root. He is the personal disciple of the Qingyun Sect's leader, the foremost talent of the younger generation, and everyone's envy: the future Daoist heir. His only flaw is that hi 70Reads8.2Score569Shelves

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    It's really good. You can tell the author put a lot of effort into writing it. Five stars! Thank you for your hard work.

40. 290 拯 Saving the Qin Dynasty: Become a King Who Rules Heaven and Earth 拯救大秦：做主宰乾坤的王 Wu Shi San伍拾三Martial Arts1.3M WordsOngoing A stunt double is accidentally electrocuted and wakes up in the Great Qin dynasty as Fusu. At court, powerful eunuchs and treacherous ministers persecute him; in the martial world, practitioners of yin-yang arts hunt him down. Within the empire, remnants of the Six States are stirring, while beyond its borders, the Xiongnu cavalry watches like a pack of hungry wolves. Can Fusu escape these dangers? And how will he save Great Qin? 307Reads9.5Score113Shelves

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    A top student travels back to the Qin Dynasty and turns the tide against all odds.

41. 291 长 The Immortal Who Corrects History Amid Tumultuous Times 长生者，在历史动荡时期修正历史 Care for My Vast River顾我长川Historical213k WordsOngoing The history books record: In the seventeenth year of the Jianzhao era, the Northern Rong broke through Yanmen. Marquis Dingyuan Lu Huang died in battle. His son, Lu Fuli, opened the city gates and surrendered to the enemy, letting the Northern Rong through the pass. They massacred the city for three days, leaving 37,000 dead. The entire Lu family was executed, and three generations were wiped out. What the history books don't say is this: The day Lu Fuli awoke, Yanmen was already an isolated c —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is masterful, bearing witness to Chinese history, the loneliness of immortals, dialogues with past sages, the elevation of them to godhood, and the integration of fantasy elements. The characters are exceptionally well-developed, and the strategic thinking is also spot-on.

42. 292 银 Silver Spear in the Snow 银枪照雪 A Thought That Wounds the Soul一念伤神Historical373k WordsOngoing History, political intrigue, desperate struggles, campaigns, and bloodshed The Great Yin has its capital at Chang'an. Eighty years after its founding, Tibet eyes it hungrily in the west, remnants of the Turks raid from the north, and the kingdom of Bohai wavers in the northeast. A fiery tale of the military aristocracy led by the Pei clan of Longxi, the scholar-officials led by the Xie clan of Jiangnan, and rising forces from humble backgrounds. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A valiant prince, critically wounded and on the verge of death, guards the nation's borders; a wise and resourceful princess journeys alone north to stabilize the court. In this dire situation, they become each other's armor, sharing the burden of the nation.

43. 293 一 The Master Diviner 一品神卜 The Original Taurus Fragment金牛断章本尊Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted “Master, my surname is Jiang, and my wife’s surname is Bao. Can you give my son a name people will remember right away?” Zhang Chu: “Jiang Zhe Hu Bao You!” “Master, my husband repairs lights. He’s been sleeping in the kitchen for two days and won’t get up. What should I do?” Zhang Chu: “That’s a good thing! You can start planning the funeral banquet.” “Master, I earn thirty thousand a month and give it all to my wife. My father is sick, but she won’t give me a cent. What should I do?” Zhang 18.2kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves

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    I recommend books, and they're guaranteed to be excellent! 1. "Master, my surname is Jiang, and my wife's surname is Bao. Could you give my son a name that everyone can remember?" Zhang Chu: "Free shipping within Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai!" "Master, my husband is fixing lights and has been sleeping in the kitchen for two days. He won't get up. What should I do?" Zhang Chu: "That's a good thing! You can have a feast now." 2. Since ancient times, the dead leave behind corpses. But few people know that corpses actually hold many unknown secrets. Cursed corpses, living corpses, corpses lying in disarray, vengeful corpses, corpses in two pieces… Every corpse has its own story! My name is He Yongheng, and I'm a mortician. …

44. 294 来 If You End Up in the Northern Song Dynasty’s Liangshan, Can You Really Leave Without Regrets? 来了北宋梁山还能留下遗憾么 Spicy Snack Young Master辣条公子Historical300k WordsOngoing This book centers on the rallying cry: “Drive out the Tartars and reclaim the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!” A historically satisfying novel officially endorsed by the authorities → multiple female leads → leading troops to repel foreign invaders → avenging the Jingkang humiliation in blood → reclaiming the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!! A different take on the story of the Water Margin. The protagonist is warmhearted and down-to-earth, and the overa 4.5kReads—Score667Shelves

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    An officially acclaimed historical fantasy novel → multiple female leads → leading troops to resist foreign invaders → avenging the Jingkang Incident → recovering the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun!! Add to bookshelf for later reading. A different Water Margin storyline. The protagonists are humane and down-to-earth. A good book with an overall uplifting and passionate message. The villains are intelligent, mainly in their battles against the Jin army…

45. 295 收 The Corpse Collection Files 收尸档案 Zhang Wuren张无忍Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Since ancient times, the dead have been left with their bodies. But few people know that corpses hold many secrets that remain hidden from the world. Cursed corpses, living corpses, bodies left where they fell, vengeful corpses, bisected corpses... Every corpse has a story of its own! My name is He Yongheng, and I collect bodies for a funeral home. 3.8kReads9.0Score367Shelves
46. 296 羲 The Chronicle of Xihe 羲和志 Sailing Through the Galaxy in a Dream梦入星河行舟Historical251k WordsOngoing I usher in the Industrial Age in 200 BC!!! During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Western Han, the Xiongnu threaten the northern frontier, watching like tigers ready to pounce... The feudal lords within the passes are also stirring restlessly... The author has tried to base this story on historical records. Readers, please point out anything that may be inaccurate! The book is divided into four parts: Beacon Fires and Smoke, A Long Song of Han Towers, The Nine Provinces and Four Seas, and All Und 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I thought the content was too detailed and no one would read it! Well, I've found my niche!!

47. 297 水 Water Margin: Restoring the Realm 水浒：重整山河 Spicy Snack Young Master辣条公子Historical118k WordsOngoing After transmigrating, he gathers one Water Margin hero after another, fights monsters and levels up, and eventually becomes a regional overlord. He battles the Jin forces and leads his cavalry to avenge the humiliation of the Jingkang Incident, marching across the grasslands around Zhongdu and pushing west with his troops... A low-cost way to build a cavalry: sell horses to fund the wars. The ridiculous antics are genuinely hilarious, hahaha, I can't stop laughing. Let's look forward to it toge 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Officially approved historical fantasy novel → Multiple female protagonists → Cavalry battles → Capital established in Ili!! No system → No airplanes or artillery → Cold weapon combat → Strategic planning → Tactical combat → Sneaky ambushes… Let's look forward to it! 857694

48. 298 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.2kReads9.6Score68.1kShelves

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49. 299 刘 Liu Bowen: Tides of Fortune in the Imperial Court 刘伯温之宦海沉浮 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical565k WordsCompleted Liu Bowen: Rising and Falling in the Sea of Officialdom abandons the magical realism commonly used in earlier works about Liu Bowen. Its main approach is realism, with touches of romanticism. Following the ups and downs of Liu Bowen’s official career, and set against the peasant uprisings led by Fang Guozhen, Xu Shouhui, Wu Chengqi, and others, it offers a many-sided portrait of the vibrant world of the late Yuan dynasty. It depicts both the contests of wits and political maneuvering among strat 158Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Authentic historical materials, rigorous creation

50. 300 唐 Shangguan Wan’er: Courtly Intrigue in the Tang Dynasty 唐朝上官婉儿宫廷风云 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Shangguan Wan'er was the daughter of a convicted official, yet she became Wu Zetian's right-hand woman. When Emperor Zhongzong of Tang was restored to the throne, she was named Zhaorong and continued overseeing official edicts for both the inner court and the outer government. Later, she attached herself to Princess Taiping. After Emperor Zhongzong's sudden death, Shangguan Wan'er and Princess Taiping drafted an imperial edict naming Li Chongmao crown prince, with Prince Xiang, Li Dan, as regent 2.9kReads7.5Score180Shelves

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    The ratings are currently low, but that doesn't mean they're of poor quality. These works are all written with a historical framework, making them well worth reading.

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