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1. 301 顺 Shuntian Changyu 顺天昌玉 Beiqiu Bei北丘北Historical125k WordsOngoing Have you ever pondered the three questions of philosophy: “Who are you? Where did you come from? Where are you going?” And do you believe what old people say, that “death is like a lamp going out”? In the vast universe, Earth is but a drop in the ocean. Could there be others out there, living and striving just like us? I think there are! In 2026, a hospital room in Chengdu’s intensive care unit was filled with people, all gazing with concern at the old man in the bed: Zhou Yulin, who had devoted 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Beneath the surface of Changping's prosperous era lies a turbulent undercurrent. External enemies lurk, while internal traitors plot and rebel. A clash between a powerful warlord and a ruler destined to restore the dynasty unfolds, interwoven with reincarnation, suspense, mystery, and youthful romance. Court affairs are handled by the martial world, and martial heroes rise to power. Military generals stabilize the nation, civil officials bring peace, and princes enter the martial world. How can this crumbling golden age be saved?

2. 302 镇 The Nation-Guarding Divine Son-in-Law 镇国神婿 Young Master Liang梁少Urban9.6M WordsOngoing The original novel behind the short drama The Godly Son-in-Law Who Defends the Nation. Chu Chen, young master of China’s foremost family and heir to the world’s greatest school of esoteric arts, accidentally seals away two of his souls and five of his spiritual essences on his way down the mountain after completing his studies. He spends the next five years as a foolish live-in son-in-law. 20.3kReads9.2Score2kShelves
3. 303 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score432Shelves

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4. 304 宋 Song Shinian 宋拾年 Lord Rough Stone原石君Historical943k WordsCompleted At the end of a dynasty, the surface gleams with prosperity, but rot has long spread through it from top to bottom! The royal family is spineless, the court is full of officials who draw salaries without doing their jobs, corruption runs rampant, and bandits rule the mountains and waterways. The world is plunged into darkness, while foreign tribes circle like hungry tigers, plotting to destroy the nation and exterminate its people! Together with the woman he loves, he will turn the tide, restore 209Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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   A rare gem from Tomato! A truly captivating historical time-travel novel! The plot is thrilling and intricate, the writing concise and refined, and the depiction of a post-apocalyptic dynasty is remarkably accurate. The protagonist is composed yet passionate, decisive in action, ruthless towards enemies, and tender and affectionate towards women—a true embodiment of "a tiger in the heart, a rose in the hand," making it utterly irresistible! This is not a mindless, feel-good story; beginners beware!

5. 305 发 Building My Power, Forging Legends Across Worlds 发展势力，我在各界缔造传说 Overflowing Gurgles爆棚的咕噜Eastern Fantasy128k WordsOngoing My name is Zhang Chuan. I was chosen by an unknown celestial body to undergo a trial: in each parallel world, I must establish and develop my own faction. In a world ravaged by catastrophe, I’m tasked with building a shelter. In a steam-powered world, I’m tasked with building a mobile castle powered by a perpetual-motion engine and roaming the wasteland. In a martial arts dynasty, I’m tasked with establishing the Myriad Swords Manor and dominating the martial world. In a fantasy world —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Develop different types of power, access a system-wide shop, and travel between various realms.

6. 306 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
7. 307 至 Supreme Warhawk 至尊枭士 Young Master Lei's Sword雷少爷的剑Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Chu Tianjiu transmigrates into the body of Chu Yihan, heir to a vassal prince of the Shangyun Kingdom. He thought he could live a carefree life, but then Chu Xiong, King of Northern Liao, led two hundred thousand Black-Armored Cavalry into battle against the northern barbarians and vanished without a trace. The King of Northern Liao is accused of treason and defecting to the enemy, and his entire family is sentenced to execution. Because Chu Tianjiu is born mentally disabled, he is granted a par 315Reads7.1Score—Shelves
8. 308 大 The Strongest Summoner in Great Qin 大秦之最强召唤 Dreamlike Clouds and Mist梦幻云烟Eastern Fantasy591k WordsOngoing [Dynastic Kingdoms + World Domination + the Myriad Worlds] Han Yixuan transmigrates to another world and becomes the sixth prince of the Great Qin Dynasty. From the start, he offends the Tianxuan Sect and is exiled to the desolate province of Liangzhou. On the way to Liangzhou, he is ambushed, but luckily awakens the strongest Summoning System in time. He can summon civil officials, military generals, and famous armies. Watch as he leads the Great Qin Dynasty, step by step, to become the stronge —Reads—Score—Shelves

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9. 309 寒 The Humble-Born Hero: From a Fallen Youth to Power over the Court 寒门枭雄：从落难少年到权倾朝野 The Gluttonous Golden Dragon贪吃的大金龙Historical207k WordsOngoing A painstakingly written, deeply researched historical novel about how civilization and rules came into being, how people were shaped by rules and institutions, and how they gradually lost their freedom and souls. Read closely, and it may well be the best book you ever read. (A realistic, hard-edged political power struggle) (Not a brainless power fantasy) (A vivid, weighty world) (Every character has a clear stance, and everyone is smart) Who knows the terror of having someone point at you and s 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Hardcore alternate history novel

10. 310 乱 Iron Cavalry in a Chaotic World 乱世铁骑 Northern Fish北鱼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A nation's decline is never caused by foreign peoples; chaos in the court is the true root of a country's troubles. A top special forces soldier from Huaxia dies in a foreign land, only to transmigrate to another world and become the sixth prince of the Great Wu Empire. Yet this illustrious identity makes him the laughingstock of the entire Great Wu dynasty, mocked and ridiculed by all. 10.8kReads8.6Score964Shelves
11. 311 废 The Useless Prince Takes a Female War God as His Bride from the Start 废物皇子，开局迎娶女战神 Qin Shu琴疏Historical270k WordsOngoing He transmigrates as a good-for-nothing prince and gets a female war goddess for a wife from the start. The capital’s powerful families call him a fool and a waste, but he turns around and sends the capital’s young wastrels to prison, raising money to solve the northern frontier’s food crisis. No System, no cheats. He uses play the pig to eat the tiger tactics to toy with the princes, wins the female war goddess’s heart, and draws the attention of the Demon Cult’s Saintess and the Medicine King’s 61Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 312 三 Three Kingdoms: I Have Failed in My Duty, So Let My Imperial Uncle Take the Throne 三国：朕躬不德，请皇叔登基 Xiang Ming相鸣Historical452k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms power struggle + no System + steady growth + fictional history] This lord is no ordinary man: he is a transmigrator. By a twist of fate, he becomes a relative of the Han imperial family. On top of that, he studies under the Immortal Nan Hua and becomes Zhang Jiao's fellow disciple. Whether the late Han Dynasty descends into chaos is up to Liu Yu. The Yellow Turban Rebellion is about to break out? No problem. Build another wall and stock another granary. Eighteen warlords are marc 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a fictional historical story, respecting the Three Kingdoms period to a certain extent, but not entirely identical to it. There's no system, and the pacing is slow. The protagonist skillfully recruits famous generals and strategists; in a world dominated by fast-paced, action-packed novels, this is a rare gem of a light and refreshing read.

13. 313 四 Four Winds Valley 四风谷 Hua Chongnian花衝年Historical309k WordsCompleted Zheng Wuyang, a poor farmer with an upright nature, provoked the powerful in a moment of anger and brought ruin upon his entire family. He died with bitter resentment amid the flames. His wronged spirit lingered, but somehow a Taoist priest from Four Winds Valley brought him back to life and gave him a treasured sword, allowing him to slay every villain that very night and exact his revenge. Yet even after avenging his family, Zheng Wuyang felt no relief, only endless confusion. To help him find 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I hope the author will continue to work hard and achieve even greater success. If the author maintains this level of quality, this book will definitely be a masterpiece. Overall, it's quite enjoyable, haha.

14. 314 大 A Stick in the Tang Dynasty 大唐一根棍 My Name Is Wang Dabao我叫王大宝Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Comedy + Suspense + Brainy Wish Fulfillment + Historically Grounded Tang Dynasty] A farm boy with a serious lack of virtue gradually grows into the Tang dynasty's number-one troublemaker (no, wait, strike that). He grows into a pillar that holds up the sky, a beam that spans the sea. If I'm having a good time and you're not, I'll beat you until you are. If I can't reform you, I'll cremate you. I crush foreign kingdoms, dissect the aristocratic clans, discipline princes, and slap emperors I can' 3.1kReads8.7Score237Shelves

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    A novel set in the late Tang Dynasty, without a system, written in a light and humorous style. It features external wars against the Uyghurs and Tibetans, as well as internal wars involving rebellious military governors. It's a brain-teasing and enjoyable read.

15. 315 赤 Red Sky: The Dynasty Cycle 赤霄：王朝周期律 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical342k WordsOngoing Note: This is an epic war story. Don’t see that the protagonists are two men and assume it’s the sort of “two male leads” story some female readers enjoy. It isn’t! There are two male protagonists named here only because there isn’t room to list more than a dozen. Each subsequent volume will have its own protagonist, and the complete story will feature more than a dozen protagonists. Each protagonist belongs to a different historical period. Faced with the crises of their time, whether struggles 147Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is an alternate history war novel. The first book features brutal, visceral fight scenes. The second book, starting from the third volume, includes numerous large-scale battles.

16. 316 藏 Hidden in the Abyss 藏于渊 Yu Qingqiu予青秋Eastern Fantasy198k WordsOngoing Water that runs clear is shallow; dark water runs deep, and dragons lurk in the depths. What could a kind-hearted young man have gone through to make him step across heaps of corpses and climb to the pinnacle of power? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fictional historical dynasty, a fantasy novel filled with political intrigue. Not simplistic or mindless. No overly virtuous characters; both protagonists and supporting characters are ruthless and decisive.

17. 317 关 The Guanshan Pact 关山契 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical488k WordsCompleted On the western frontier, yellow sands bury the dead, and honor is as fragile as paper. The young Zhao Tianhao was merely a merchant’s son from Ping Wharf. With a heart full of sincerity, he kept his contracts, protected his family business, and brought peace to his neighbors. Yet the crushing might of the war-torn age destroyed his household, driving him to abandon trade and take up arms. He entered the death camp, managed military rations, trained a corps of death-defying soldiers, and defended 5.3kReads9.3Score577Shelves
18. 318 小 A Foot Soldier Holds the Realm 小卒镇山河 Yu Pu彧璞Eastern Fantasy213k WordsOngoing (Light ensemble cast, everyday life, multiple female leads, no clichés) The history books say that once there was a common soldier who mastered everything on his own and became invincible within a few short months. Imperial power was waning, the great clans held sway, and foreign tribes ran rampant. Qian Pei transmigrated here and activated a Mission System. Complete missions, and you can exchange rewards for ancient treasures. A frail constitution? Recite a poem and exchange it for a Mighty Vit 25Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The legends are what you're looking for.

19. 319 一 After a Great Rain, I Return to the Northern and Southern Dynasties to Scrape By 一场大雨后，回到南北朝苟活 When the Waters Flow and Flowers Fall流水落花时节Historical175k WordsOngoing Tomato Original. After retiring, Chen Yulou went hiking in western Sichuan. He woke up to find himself transmigrated to the outskirts of Jiankang during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. How can he rise to prominence in an era of chaos and competing warlords? Join Chen Yulou as he ventures into this turbulent, spectacular age. 1.3kReads—Score152Shelves

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    Historical fiction, partially fictional. New book started, can be put on hold for now.

20. 320 满 The Court Is Full of Traitors, Yet They Want Me to Become an Emperor for the Ages! 满朝奸臣，要扶我做千古一帝！ Fruit Cat水果猫Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Epic imagination + explosive action + underdogs overthrowing their superiors + no angst] After transmigrating to the Warring States period, Chu Feng becomes the most carefree prince of Chu. He plans to live peacefully and wait for the kingdom to fall so he can flee. But after one look at the court full of officials, his composure completely crumbles. The chancellors are Qin Hui and Yan Song. The palace directors are Zhao Gao and Wei Zhongxian. The great general is named Xing Daorong… And then t 2.4kReads8.7Score166Shelves

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    This is a high-quality historical novel, free of flashy tropes. The historical figures are vividly portrayed, with detailed and emotionally resonant descriptions that make it incredibly captivating.

21. 321 吾 I'm Eighty! And You're Telling Me I Placed First in the Imperial Exams? 吾龄八旬！你告诉我状元及第？ Zhou Big Tomato周大番茄Historical502k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to ancient Ning, a dynasty that never existed in history, Li Chang’an unexpectedly finds himself in the body of an eighty-year-old man! From the start, he offends the Wu’an Marquis’s household and becomes the target of the marquis’s spite. With no other choice, he sets out to pass the imperial examinations and become a provincial graduate so he can protect himself. But to his surprise, he draws on the poetry and literature he learned in his previous life to outshine all the 74Reads6.9Score—Shelves
22. 322 魂 My Soul Returns to the Tang Dynasty. This Time, Watch Me Turn the Tide 魂回大唐，这一次看我扭转乾坤 When the Waters Flow and Flowers Fall流水落花时节Historical32k WordsOngoing An original Tomato novel. After my soul transmigrates into the An Lushan Rebellion, I open my eyes on the eve of the Battle of Yongqiu. From a first-person perspective, I take part in this war-torn world and witness how Zhang Xun uses the city of Suiyang to crush Yin Ziqi's army of 130,000 and make his name known throughout the land. I'll forge alliances with forces across the realm and gather the heroes of the mid-Tang era. Will I slay my way to victory and become a capable minister who restore 67Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 323 抢 He Stole the Princess Consort and Teased the Empress, and You Call Him a Coward? 抢了王妃戏皇后，你说他胆子小？ Just Making Stuff Up As I Go乱瞎特么写Historical1.1M WordsCompleted When Lin Xi woke up, he found two pieces of news waiting for him. One good, one bad. The good news was that he had become the heir to the Prince of Beiliang's household. His father commanded an army of three hundred thousand and was arguably the greatest dad in the world. The bad news was that the moment he stepped outside, he discovered that the old schemer had sent him to the imperial capital to serve as a hostage. Lin Xi: “Wait a minute! Three hundred thousand troops? How dare you call me a h 3.7kReads8.4Score252Shelves

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    He wakes up to find himself a prince, only to be sent as a hostage! Witness his rampage through the capital, his daring actions and thrilling plot twists—come and experience this exciting ancient legend!

24. 324 水 Water Margin: More Children, More Blessings, Winning Heroes and the Realm 水浒多子多福收好汉争霸 Stop Making Up Names for Me乱给我起名Historical225k WordsCompleted [More Children, More Blessings] [Recruiting Water Margin Heroes] [Conquest on the Battlefield] Emperor Huizong of Song: Make him a prince? And throw in a princess, too? Li Zhu: Boss, I’m a strategist. Why do you keep making me lead troops? Wen Huanzhang: Some pig just trampled my precious little cabbage? Emperor of Liao: I just took the throne, and Yanjing is already gone! Wanyan Zonghan: This kid’s ruthless! Wanyan Zongwang: He’s not playing by the rules. This is so unfair! Wanyan Wushu: Forget 1.2kReads6.2Score105Shelves

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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 by the sixth brother

25. 325 浪 Great Waves Rise from Gentle Ripples 浪成于微澜 Frosted Leaves Fill Chang'an霜叶满长安Historical782k WordsOngoing The wind rises at the tips of duckweed; the waves begin with the smallest ripples. In Guangyang City, a burly man casually places a stinking Fanyang hat on a beggar’s head. “From now on, you’re a soldier of Great Liang!” The beggar looks helplessly at the mangled corpse beside him. A battle cry rings out from the distant city wall... He fought across three thousand miles in a lifetime, his sword once holding back a million troops. Thirty years later, before a dilapidated temple, a dignified old 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist starts as a lowly soldier and rises step by step to the pinnacle of power, building the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Northern Army, fighting across the chaotic world, and finally donning the imperial yellow robe and ascending to the throne!

26. 326 覆 Overthrowing the Tang: Transmigrate into Emperor Ai, Who Abdicated the Throne 覆唐：穿越禅位天子唐哀宗 Ren Daxi任大兮Historical657k WordsOngoing A modern soul transmigrates into Li Zhu, the last emperor of the Great Tang. In the fourth year of Tianyou, Zhu Wen usurps the Tang throne, and the dynasty collapses after 289 years. In name, Li Zhu is the Prince of Jiyin who abdicated the throne. In reality, he is a prisoner trapped in a cage. The history books are unequivocal: just three months later, a cup of poisoned wine will be his end. Given a second life, he refuses to sit still and await death! Imprisoned in his residence, he uses polit 3.3kReads—Score326Shelves

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    "Late Tang Dynasty + Five Dynasties + Hegemony + Intrigue + Romance + Historical Research": A time-traveling tale of Emperor Ai of Tang. How does a prisoner rise step by step to conquer the world and bring the Five Dynasties back to the Tang? 🍒🍑

27. 327 穿 Transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty: Tricks, Deceit, and Taking Wives 穿越明朝：坑蒙拐骗之娶妻纳妾 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical443k WordsOngoing [Alternate history, carefully plotted, a polished listening and reading experience, laughter and bittersweet moments, love and hate, beautiful women...] This isn't a formulaic wish-fulfillment story, and the characters aren't paragons of virtue: Shen Qingshan, who made his living through scams and swindles in his previous life, transmigrates to the final years of the Ming dynasty. He impersonates a wealthy young master, hoping to make a fortune and then disappear. But through a twist of fate, he 47Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    Alternate history, no system, extremely high quality, a masterpiece, clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, tight writing, not a formulaic wish-fulfillment novel. Please enjoy! [Kiss][Kiss]

28. 328 异 The Growth of an Ordinary Person in Another World 异世小人物的成长历程 Dugu Three Swords独孤三剑Historical135k WordsOngoing Lighthearted, stress-relieving, with no System and no golden finger. Experience the sights and beauties of another world. Let your world feel less lonely, and let your ambitions soar! Unleash all that irresistible charm you’ve been holding back, and watch the protagonist rise from nothing to the pinnacle of life, bringing glory to our nation in another world. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book, please support me, everyone! Thank you!

29. 329 不 I Stop Li Yuan from Becoming Emperor and Snatch the Tang Dynasty for Myself 不让李渊称帝，我截胡李唐江山 Apple Banana Chocolate苹果香蕉巧克力Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Special Forces King Transmigrates + Power Struggles at the End of the Sui Dynasty + Steals the Tang Dynasty from Li Yuan + Rewrites History + Political Scheming and Hegemonic Ambitions + Warlord Rule in a Chaotic Age + Strategy and Tactics + Unifies the Nine Provinces + Crushes All Rivals + No System + Full of Passion] A special forces king transmigrates into the end of the Sui dynasty: Han Zheng arrives in the midst of chaos! The Sui dynasty's fate is sealed. Its lands are shattered, and warlo 8.8kReads6.8Score857Shelves

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    Special forces soldiers travel back to the end of the Sui Dynasty and compete with Li Shimin for the throne. Everyone in the cast is incredibly intelligent. I stayed up two nights watching it, and it's definitely worth watching!

30. 330 神 The Immortals Are a Little Improper 神仙有点不正经 Talk of Stopping, a Divine Power谈止神通Eastern Fantasy316k WordsOngoing Nuwa isn't a goddess, Daji isn't a demon, and even God can get scared out of his wits! I'm a bit of a rascal, and a bit of a shameless flirt. But my love is sincere, and my feelings are pure! I transmigrated to an ancient age where nothing made sense. There, I met all kinds of demons and monsters that turned everything I knew upside down. I'll tell a very serious story in a thoroughly irreverent way. If you're a little irreverent yourself, come give it a look! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 331 母 The Empress Dowager Wants Me to Marry for Peace? I’ll Raise a Million Troops and March on Chang’an! 母后逼我和亲？爆兵百万踏长安！ Mr. Pea豌豆君Historical394k WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Female Emperor + Multiple Heroines + Brainless Wish Fulfillment + Invincible + Farming and Conquest + Decisive and Ruthless + High-Martial Arts] “Mother Empress, you forced me into this political marriage! I've already fought my way to Xuanwu Gate, so why are you still calling me Crown Prince?!” Li Yan transmigrates as the Crown Prince of the Great Zhou, only to be sent by the Empress herself to marry into the Northern Yi. The world mocks him: “Chang'an is full of beautiful 314Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    [Before the Xuanwu Gate, the Empress kneels and presents the dragon robe] She tore the Northern Barbarian War God to shreds with her bare hands, and three thousand Burning Sun Guards left no trace in the snow. When the nine-foot-long fire dragon consumed the Vermilion Bird Gate, Wu Zetian trembled as she unfastened her imperial robes. "You rebellious son... No, Your Majesty..."

32. 332 白 The Foolish Emperor Gets Even Crazier 白痴皇帝更疯狂 Old Black and White黑白老Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Also known as The Idiot Emperor Gets Even Crazier] [No System] Zhao Guanjia looked helplessly at his own body and shook his head. The previous owner had already run it into the ground! "I have to abstain for three months!!!" Zhao Guanjia resolved to change his fate and set the broken realm of the late Southern Song in order. But at this very moment, Kublai Khan is advancing south with his forces divided into three routes, intent on destroying the Southern Song! 309Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    Traveling back in time to the only mentally challenged emperor of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Qi, the emperor embarks on a journey of national salvation and survival. He unites his forces to decisively defeat the Yuan Dynasty, thus beginning the path to empire building. He then conquers the four Khanates, subjugates the Indochina Peninsula and Japan, expands his influence across the Americas, Oceania, and Southeast Asia, and ultimately sweeps through India, unifying the country and establishing the Great Song Empire, spanning two oceans and three continents.

33. 333 我 I Took On the Imperial Throne 我和皇权杠上了 Feng Chen Mozi风尘莫子Historical456k WordsOngoing The “notorious” assassin Meng Hu was blown to ashes by a depleted uranium bomb. Meanwhile, Meng Hu of the Yong’an Empire simply woke from a dream as a different person. From his very first day as a ninth-rank Fengluan official at the Jiaofang Bureau, he found himself at odds with the imperial court. What sparks will fly between a trigger-happy assassin and the authoritarian power of an ancient empire? 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fictional novel about assassins challenging imperial power [Requesting frequent updates][Requesting frequent updates][Requesting frequent updates]

34. 334 大 The Founder of the Great Zhou 大周缔造者 Carefree and Irresponsible吊里个郎当Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Great Warlord + Crushing the Foreign Powers + System + Raising an Army + Conquering the World [Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully drawn the fully organized German Fourth Panzer Army.] [Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully drawn an Iowa-class battleship!] [Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully drawn a Super Arsenal, capable of producing Cold War equipment.] Ma Jin was a modern man who happened to transmigrate to another world: the Great 22kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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    A modern man transmigrates to another world and becomes a garrison commander. He activates the imperial arsenal system and draws upon German troops, warships, and armories! Watch him rise to power in a chaotic world and build a vast empire!

35. 335 开 A Fierce Battle at the Start: 1860 开篇激战1860 Exquisite Years and Yue琳琅岁玥Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [An alternate-history story, not about transmigration. A sweeping ensemble tale of war spanning many years. A new spin-off story is coming soon.] This is a story set in a parallel world: A fierce battle at the very beginning saves the Garden of Gardens from disaster... In 1860, smoke from war rises everywhere. The land is devastated, and chaos reigns. Heroes emerge in turbulent times! But heroes are only human, too. They fight off invaders and protect countless lives. They pacify the land, enric 2.6kReads7.4Score191Shelves

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    The story begins with the saving of the Old Summer Palace. It's a historical fiction set in the late Qing Dynasty, meticulously crafted, emotionally resonant, and progressively unfolding, featuring naval battles... Readers who are also interested in this period of history are welcome to follow and discuss it.

36. 336 边 The Border City Crossbowman 边城游弩手 Traveling Fox旅行的狐狸Historical1.3M WordsOngoing (Note: A traditional alternate-history novel, with no System and no wish-fulfillment.) A war to conquer a nation, fought by nobodies rising to prominence. A struggle for power full of ingenious schemes. The empire falls apart, and the chaos of war rises once more. A corrupt and twisted Confucian regime, powerful clans seizing land, warlords entrenched in their own territories, and barbarians watching hungrily from the sidelines. Clashing ideologies, rigid class divisions, a turbulent political l 682Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Let me recommend my book; feel free to review it.

37. 337 穿 Transmigrated as a Useless Young General, I Sweep All Before Me 穿成废物少将军，横扫天下 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical900k WordsCompleted After transmigrating by accident, he becomes Qin Feng, the useless son of a general. From the start, he gets beaten up and is forced to marry Su Wanqing, the capital's most talented beauty and the Chancellor's daughter. The entire capital is waiting to laugh at him. Until he takes to the battlefield Modern military training, infantry formations, ambush tactics, improvements to military manufacturing... Enemy forces of every kind are crushed underfoot! The useless heir makes a comeback, and a God 233Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Those who enjoy reading about ancient historical battles might find this helpful; it's quite detailed.

38. 338 废 Even a Useless Son-in-Law Knows the Art of War 废物赘婿也懂兵法 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical840k WordsCompleted The Qin Empire's Fourth Prince is a spoiled wastrel. He marries into the family of the wealthy landowner Li as the third daughter's husband, becoming the Qin Empire's first prince consort. Determined not to be looked down on, he joins the army and rises from squad leader to ten-man captain, hundred-man captain, thousand-man captain, colonel, commander, marshal, and emperor. In the end, he unifies the world and leaves everyone stunned. 1.3kReads6.6Score—Shelves
39. 339 水 Water Margin: Starting with Lin Chong, I’ll Reshape the World 水浒：从林冲开始改天换地 Six-Yuan Pan-Fried Buns六卖生煎Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Transmigrated into Lin Chong? Why the hell should I keep putting up with things? There's no way I'm going to be a pushover. If someone wrongs me, I'll get even immediately. I launch a fierce path of revenge right from the Wild Boar Forest, fight my way back to Dongjing, kill Gao Yanei with my own hands, and rescue my wife! I fight my way out of Dongjing, then take over Liangshan and rule the region. I gather heroes and outstanding men from across the land, make Gao Qiu weep and Tong Guan choke w 5kReads8.3Score439Shelves

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    A true hero, unlocking a different side of Water Margin, a severely underrated Water Margin novel.

40. 340 明 Iron-Blooded Cavalry of the Late Ming 明末之铁血骑兵 Snow Flying Over Guanshan关山雪飞扬Historical277k WordsCompleted 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! 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    By the late Ming Dynasty, Shaanxi was utterly corrupt and beyond redemption. Court officials dreaded the mere mention of Shaanxi. But then, a demobilized soldier traveled to Shaanxi in the late Ming Dynasty, established a cavalry force, and carved out his own territory. This prevented Gao Chuangwang (the rebel leader) from returning to Shaanxi, forcing him to plunder like locusts...

41. 341 安 Diary of a Soldier in Anxi 安西兵日记 Fan Xiu凡秀Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty, this is a world without magic or battle aura, without cannons or muskets, without anyone invincible under heaven or any prophetic geniuses. People here grow old, fall ill, and die. They bleed and get hurt, act foolishly and make mistakes, and find themselves helpless and lost. Here, there are passionate brothers and tender romances, longing for one's homeland and the harsh reality of the battlefield… 15.5kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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    Highly recommended! These books are all excellent. In them, you'll find epic tales rooted in real history! There's no fictional fantasy here, only the clash of civilizations amidst swords and shadows. From the flames of war against the Jin dynasty in the Southern Song to the isolated cities of the Western Regions during the Tang dynasty, intrigue and passion intertwine. The protagonists either transform into emperors and generals, outwitting powerful figures, or ordinary people, stirring up the world's chessboard. They use modern thinking to clash with ancient rules, staging a hardcore, exhilarating experience of "rewriting history." Each book contains a "historical butterfly effect" that will leave you amazed.

42. 342 穿 I Transmigrate and Rise to Power, Starting in Nanyang 穿越从南洋开始崛起 Nan Di南狄Historical624k WordsOngoing [Mass Transmigration] [Founding a Nation in the Postwar Indochinese Peninsula] [Expansion Across the Southern Seas] [Building from the Ground Up] [Establishing a Chinese Nation in the South] A flash of white light carried Li Shang, his four factories, and their workers to 1945. The world stood on the eve of the Cold War, but the covert clashes had already begun. As the red flag swept across the mainland, Li Shang was also stirring up events on the Indochinese Peninsula. The world’s tides are our 65.6kReads7.6Score5.2kShelves
43. 343 南 The Southern Song Dynasty’s Top Undercover Agent 南宋第一卧底 Long Yuan龙渊Historical7.4M WordsCompleted In the sixteenth year of the Jiading era of the Southern Song, Shen Mo, a modern-day undercover agent, began manipulating the fate of the empire in the palm of his hand. Countless ingenious schemes, ruthless plots, and brutal tactics poured from him. His modern forensic techniques cracked one bizarre Southern Song case after another, while his espionage skills crushed the secret agents of the Liao and Jin. When the Mongol Yuan cavalry, invincible across the land, came thundering toward them, the 6.1kReads9.1Score846Shelves
44. 344 征 Conquering the World 征伐天下 Armored Bruiser披甲莽夫Historical10.1M WordsCompleted They say Jiangnan is blessed with beautiful scenery. What I see is a gentle Jiangnan breeze bending the Han realm’s back. They say the lands beyond the frontier are blanketed in yellow sand. What I see is the soaring valor of border warriors, their robes stained with blood. I came to this world for no reason at all. I thought I could just lie there and starve to death. But you shared with me half of the only food you had. You told me that as long as I kept living, there would be hope. I thought, 12.1kReads8.3Score1.3kShelves
45. 345 革 Reforming the Qing: The Jiaqing Restoration 革清：嘉庆维新 Its Name Is Reform其名维新Historical534k WordsOngoing Anyone who knows Qing history says the dynasty truly died under Qianlong. Its deep-rooted problems were impossible to reverse, the distribution of resources was grossly unfair and rife with social tensions, and it shut its eyes and ears to the outside world, crippling itself. A scholar from the late Qing transmigrates to the first month of the fourth year of Jiaqing. See how he rewrites history. 2.8kReads—Score246Shelves

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    A time-travel story set in the Qing Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Jiaqing. It's a tale of national strength, power struggles against foreign nations, and reforms grounded in historical records. It's neither a systematic nor mindless adventure.

46. 346 将 The Tiger of the Generals’ Clan 将门枭虎 Jiangzuo Talent江左俊杰Historical3.5M WordsCompleted A mercenary transmigrates to the Great Chu Empire and becomes Wu Nian, a soldier registered to a hundred-household post. His family is so poor they can barely scrape by, and he has a child bride whom his predecessor beat every day. The Mongols to the north are growing stronger and raiding farther south with increasing frequency. The Great Chu Empire is on the brink of collapse. 11.1kReads8.7Score2kShelves
47. 347 三 Three Kingdoms: I Transmigrated as Liu Xie, So I Told the Chancellor to Call Me Your Majesty 三国：穿越刘协，请丞相称陛下 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The good news: I transmigrated, and even became an emperor! The bad news: This emperor is Emperor Xian of Han, Liu Xie, a puppet ruler who has been manipulated by powerful ministers his entire life. It is the third year of Jian'an. Cao Cao has defeated Lü Bu and returned to court at the head of a victorious army. No one in the court can challenge him. Just as Liu Xie worries about his future, he awakens the Emperor's Friends System. As long as someone acknowledges Liu Xie as a friend, Liu Xie ca 20.4kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves
48. 348 这 This Strategist Is a Little Cold 这个谋士有点冷 Cat Riding the Wind and Breaking the Waves乘风破浪的猫Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Great Xia Dynasty, warlords carved up the realm and fought to annex one another’s territories. Feng Zheng seized Jingzhou, where Wang Rou lived, and unified the northern forces. He then led his army south to attack Li Rong, who had unified the south, hoping to end the chaos. But Zhao Han, a scholar-general serving under Li Rong, defeated Feng Zheng’s army and drove it back north. The two sides faced off across the river, and Feng Zheng died without ever achieving the un 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story is full of high-energy twists and turns, and the power struggles and hidden tenderness are so captivating. The strategies are mind-bending and the emotions are delicate. You can't put it down once you start reading!

49. 349 风 The Wind Rises in Maple City 风起枫城 Bu Qiang卜羌Historical253k WordsOngoing The storms of war, reborn in another world, mecha warriors, unrivaled across the land, military strategy, a foreign continent, imperial campaigns, bloody battlefields, and tangled feuds and passions all come together in a sweeping tale of emperors. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The thousand-plus fierce warriors were like red-hot pillars of fire thrust into the snow, or like a knife slicing through tofu—swift, sharp, and ferocious, effortlessly piercing the enemy lines. After breaking through, they executed a beautiful maneuver and plunged back in from the other side. Thousands of riders were tangled together; a single strike would mean missing their target. If you were struck, or knocked off your horse, congratulations, you'd hit the jackpot—death was inevitable. Countless hooves would turn you into fertile black mud.

50. 350 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 234.7kReads9.4Score27kShelves

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