Looking for High-Quality Historical War Novels 求历史战争文十质量高

1. 651 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15.4kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves
2. 652 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical2.9M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 637Reads8.3Score130Shelves

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   A common problem in contemporary writing is that it either possesses a historical perspective but lacks literary flair, or possesses literary flair but lacks a historical perspective. This book resolves both dilemmas. Its historical perspective is clear, mature, and penetrating—readers can feel a unified cognitive framework governing all the material; its literary flair is abundant, precise, and captivating—every sentence radiates aesthetic brilliance while fulfilling its narrative function. When both of these reach their peak in the same work, we have a contemporary text that can engage in a cross-generational dialogue with classics like the *Records of the Grand Historian*.

3. 653 铁 The Iron-Blooded, Broken Tang 铁血残唐 Master of the Yujiang Sect郁江掌教Historical192k WordsOngoing Passion and political intrigue, with Li Maozhen killed from the start. A hard-hitting historical transmigration novel set in the late Tang and Five Dynasties period. No System, no harem, and rigorous historical research. Synopsis: Li Ye transmigrates into the body of Emperor Zhaozong of Tang amid the chaos of war. The Japanese emperor, also a transmigrator, uses advanced weapons to launch a lightning invasion of the Tang dynasty, quickly occupying vast swaths of our land. The Chinese nation face 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Set against the backdrop of the late Tang and Five Dynasties period, this series is devoid of a systematic narrative or harem elements, and is meticulously researched historically. It showcases the power struggles and wars of figures such as Emperor Zhaozong Li Ye, with the protagonist tasked with eliminating the eunuch faction and resisting invasions by regional military governors and foreign enemies amidst the chaos of war.

4. 654 召 Summoning System: I Started as a Bandit and Conquered the World 召唤系统：从土匪开始称霸天下 Qing Feng倾枫Historical618k WordsOngoing Over-the-top characters make unexpected appearances!! If you don't like that, don't leave a bad review! [Summoning]+ [System]+ [Unexpected appearances]+ [Over-the-top characters]+ [Conquest]+ [Lord]+ [No bleeding-heart heroine]+ [Decisive and ruthless] Reborn as the chieftain of a stronghold on Turtle Mountain, he is attacked right away. Fortunately, he activates a card-summoning System. “Xiang Yu, Yue Fei, Li Yuanba, Li Cunxiao! Wipe them out!” 250Reads6.4Score—Shelves
5. 655 鹰 Eagle of Byzantium, Also Known as Reborn in the Macedonian Dynasty 鹰扬拜占庭又名重生之马其顿王朝 Good, Who Loves Crisp Green Plums爱吃脆青梅的古德Historical626k WordsOngoing The protagonist was originally a Longguo national posted in Greece in the modern world. After an accident, he transmigrates to the height of the Byzantine Empire. He finds himself within Constantinople's magnificent Theodosian Walls, surrounded by bustling crowds and exotic architecture. Drawing on his ever-deepening knowledge of Byzantine history, military strategy, and political systems, he begins to make a name for himself. He navigates the intrigues of the court and helps the Byzantine Empir 25Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 656 明 A Hero of the Seas at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末之海上雄师 Big Sea Fish大海鱼Historical8.3M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Ming Dynasty, the Later Jin Tartars repeatedly raided the borders. The Central Plains were engulfed in war, and the Ming court had lost control of the southeastern coast and its maritime power. The empire was on the brink of collapse. Tang Xuezhi, a marine of the Huaxia Empire, transmigrated by accident to the chaotic end of the Ming Dynasty, where he became the son of the great pirate Yan Siqi. Hunted for no reason, he went on to pacify the coastal frontier, fight the 5.9kReads8.2Score589Shelves

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   Amidst the flames of war at the end of the Ming Dynasty, Tang Xuezhi, a naval soldier from China, is reborn through bloodshed! Transmigrated into the body of a pirate prince, he finds himself in a perilous situation, battling Western warships, defeating Japanese pirates in the southeast, and saving the shattered land. Witness a modern soldier forge naval power with iron will and rewrite the epic of Chinese history with cannons. A thrilling underdog story, hardcore naval warfare, and a profound sense of national pride—a magnificent tale of the rise of maritime hegemony!

7. 657 人 In Southern Ming, Beating the Qing Emperor Kangxi 人在南明，搓打康麻子 I Am Not Xuande孤不是玄德Historical6.1M WordsOngoing At the end of the Southern Ming, the last dynasty of Han Chinese rule, the Yongli Emperor fled west to Burma. The dynasty was doomed from the start. After transmigrating as a member of the imperial clan, the protagonist forms marriage alliances with warlords, outwits powerful ministers, schemes and deceives, seizes military command, and trains his troops to the limit. In the final showdown between the Ming and Qing, he turns the tide, slaughters Wu Sangui, drives the Shunzhi Emperor to his death 1.6kReads8.1Score100Shelves

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   A historical novel set in the Ming Dynasty, a time of great splendor and unparalleled glory, the last imperial dynasty of the Han people! Try this one—no system, no mindless plot twists, just pure intelligence, and it's incredibly addictive! The protagonist transmigrates to the late Southern Ming Dynasty, with only a month left before its fall. A hundred thousand Manchu troops are on the outskirts of Yunnan—a hellish start! He forcibly marries a princess, forms alliances with warlords, feigns weakness to powerful ministers, seizes military power through deception, and trains his troops relentlessly! In western Yunnan, he joins forces with Li Dingguo to decisively defeat Wu Sangui, thus embarking on the path of regent, extending the Ming Dynasty's reign for another 500 years! The protagonist is decisive, ruthless, and cunning—a high-quality historical novel filled with political intrigue, military strategy, and palace intrigue! Worth reading twice!

8. 658 大 The Qin Empire’s Industrial Revolution 大秦工业革命 Nine-Fingered Divine Lid九指神盖Historical2.5M WordsCompleted History · Alternate History | Farming · Industry | Ensemble Cast · Conquest A six-year-old soul transmigrates into a barren village in northern Shaanxi during the Qin dynasty, where he becomes a posthumous child. With no System and no golden finger, the first thing he does is use a pendulum to redefine “one meter.” Over the next ten years, all he manages to do is make sure everyone in the village has enough to eat. Then the real story begins. He builds an “underground railway station” in Zhang V 4.6kReads8.1Score463Shelves

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   A must-read masterpiece in the history genre. The history presented in this book is powerful—authentic, accurate, and profound. The technology is also impressive: simple, feasible, and systematic. The characters are nuanced and rich, and the story is captivating.

9. 659 龙 The Dragon Rules Liangzhou 龙驭凉州 Guardian of the Eternal Night永夜守护Historical221k WordsCompleted Folks, let’s really dig into the tangled history of the three powers that held sway over Liangzhou, Ganzhou, and Shazhou in the northwest during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period: the Tanguts, the Six Valleys, and the Guiyi Army. This area was the choke point of the Silk Road. Whoever controlled Liangzhou, Ganzhou, and Shazhou held the lifeline of the northwest, so these three powers fought fiercely while also dealing with the central Chinese court and the surrounding big players. It wa 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist, Shen Lie, is a man from Shandong. He initially aspired to conquer the Central Plains, but fearing the butterfly effect that could harm his ancestors, he knew he would be erased from history if his ancestors perished. Therefore, he never dared to set foot in the Central Plains. He led his slave brothers westward into the Western Regions, northward into Siberia, and southward into India, becoming embroiled in the power struggles among the Rajput states. He also led an army to Persia, inflicting a crushing defeat on the Samanid dynasty. He originally intended to safeguard the stability of the northwest for the Han Chinese dynasty, but the constant warfare in the Central Plains forced him to continue westward. His innate Han Chinese talent for infrastructure development led him to oversee the construction of the Sayan Mountains Great Wall in a peaceful region, and later, to expand and defend his territory, he built the Russian Wall. His Eurasian conquests reached Japan, where the Japanese mistakenly believed him to be a legendary general of the Tang Dynasty, incorporating his territory into the Tang Dynasty and creating the "Map of the Evolution of Prefectures and Counties in Tang China: The Ten Circuits of Tang," which is still preserved in the National Diet Library of Japan. 😏😏😏

10. 660 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Set Liu, Guan, and Zhang on Fire 三国：开局火烧刘关张 Money-Eating Beast No. 2吞金兽2号Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [No System + transmigration + political intrigue + passionate action] Reborn as Zhang Kai, a minor Yellow Turban officer and the man who killed Cao Cao's father. Leading the surviving remnants of the Yellow Turbans, I capture Taishi Ci outside Qingzhou and set Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei's camp ablaze; force Zhang He and Gao Lan to surrender in Pingyuan, then fight Yan Liang in a bloody battle; face Yuan Shao, destroy Cao Cao, capture Liu Bei, and pacify Sun Quan; take on the noble clans, su 1.1kReads8.1Score100Shelves

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    This one is worth reading...

11. 661 1 1890: Starting the Great Voyage by Climbing the Tech Tree 1890从爬科技树开始大航海 Slacking Off, Paddling Along, and Taking Naps摸鱼划水睡懒觉Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [Slow burn, national industry, rural development, great-power rivalry, hard-hitting naval warfare] Tang Xiaoyi found himself in a parallel world where the Age of Discovery had reached the late nineteenth century. The technology, wealth, and rivalries accumulated by every nation were on the verge of a final tipping point, ready to erupt. “The introduction of steam engines as ship propulsion ushered in a new revolution in navigation.” “Shipping grew faster and faster. It took just dozens of hours 147Reads9.2Score—Shelves
12. 662 永 The Yongle Emperor: Zhu Biao 永乐大帝：朱标 Fourth Prince四王爷，Historical4.2M WordsCompleted (Decisive and ruthless! No System! Court intrigue and power struggles! Conquering the northern frontier!) A top wilderness survival expert transmigrates into the parallel world of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, becoming his eldest son, Zhu Biao! From then on, the Yongle Emperor is no longer Zhu Di. At home, he executes Lady Lü to stabilize the inner court. Abroad, he trains iron cavalry and formations of musketeers, repeatedly sweeping through the Tatars, Jurchen, Oirats, and the Little Cher 36kReads9.0Score3.4kShelves
13. 663 海 The Lost Song Dynasty Overseas: From the Start, I Was at the Battle of Yashan 海外遗宋：开局便是崖山海战 The Boy Who Tends Cattle牧牛的少年Historical670k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into the body of Zhao Bing, the last emperor of the Song dynasty. The moment he wakes, the Battle of Yashan is underway. The Song army has been routed, and Lu Xiufu comes out from the ship and cries, “Your Majesty, hurry and climb onto my back!” With knowledge from the future, Zhao Bing will defy fate, save the Great Song, and save the Han people. He leads the Song survivors overseas, reforms education, advances technology, establishes a financial system, and builds an advanced 468Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    🔥An ancient saying goes, "After the Battle of Yamen, there was no more China!" If we could travel back in time, we would fight to the bitter end! [Laughing] "Overseas Remnants of the Song Dynasty: The Beginning is the Battle of Yamen" describes how a modern man, Zhao Bing (who loves to make grand promises to his employees), travels back overnight to the Battle of Yamen at the end of the Song Dynasty, becoming Emperor Zhao Bing, who is about to drown—how terrifying are empty promises! Don't make promises lightly anymore! [Facepalm] Zhao Bing leads everyone in a desperate fight, development, and struggle, finally succeeding in restoring the nation. The whole story is humorous and witty, combining literary and martial elements, making it a rare gem for those who love Song Dynasty literature, especially the Battle of Yamen! [Thumbs up] A heartfelt offering from Golden Years 🌹🌹🌹

14. 664 南 Memories of the Southern Song 南宋记忆 Ben Cong笨聪Historical2.0M WordsCompleted A book about naval, ground, and aerial warfare, technology, love, friendship, ideals, and inspiration. It touches on astronomy, geography, mathematics, physics, mechanics, oil, electronics, chemical engineering, music, medicine, exploration, the military, society, people's livelihoods, and scenery. It's not just about fighting, massacres, and wiping out entire peoples... After the Battle of Yashan, the Southern Song is on the verge of collapse. Develop technology on ev 333Reads—Score108Shelves
15. 665 人 In the Great Song, Fighting the Yuan Invaders Is Everyone's Duty 人在大宋，抗击元兵，人人有责 Wine Addict酒徒Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Original title: The Guide Record A group of men struggle to defend a civilization’s right not to be conquered by force, and a people’s dignity, so they will not all be reduced to fourth-class slaves. Before the sun sets on Yashan, they explore another possibility for history and another way forward for civilization. The story is fictional, but its characters are real. Centered on Wen Tianxiang’s resistance against the Yuan after his defeat at Kengkong, it recounts the legends of that era. 138Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 666 金 Justice in Jinling 金陵昭雪 Che Shang车熵Historical531k WordsOngoing [No Golden Finger] [Historical Mystery] [Political Intrigue] [War] In the thirty-first year of Hongwu, on the eve of Zhu Yuanzhang's death, the Crown Prince's eldest son, Zhu Yunwen (Wang Wen), opens his eyes to find a stranger's gaze staring back from inside the Hall of Martial Valor. The deadly Jingnan Campaign is drawing near. Before Zhu Yuanzhang's cold body, he vows to defy the so-called “inevitable mandate of Heaven”: Crush the Jingnan Campaign and challenge fate! Through one setback an —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    First, cultivate the land and manage domestic affairs, then conquer Liaodong, destroy Korea, pacify Japan, and then head north to attack the Tatars, and then head west to cross the Ural Mountains and march into the European continent!

17. 667 拯 Rescue: A Journey to Restore the Southern Song 拯救：南宋复国之旅 Old Black and White黑白老Historical208k WordsCompleted The decisive Song-Yuan battle at Yashan is about to begin. Lu Xiufu has been attacked and remains unconscious... Two hundred thousand soldiers and civilians... From this point on, after Yashan, Lu Xiufu will save the Southern Song and restore China. 11Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 668 策 Riding Across the World 策骑天下 Venerable Black Snow黑雪居士Historical2.6M WordsCompleted He is tender and gentle with the women he loves, but ruthless and decisive toward his enemies. As the Xi Yan Dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse, he saves the people from a living hell. When petty factions covet the Central Plains, he leads hot-blooded warriors to defend their homeland. He blazes a new trail, drawing merchants from every corner of the world to the Chinese heartland in a race to do business. The finest minds of every people gather in Zhongdu, truly making it the center of th 508Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    This book is good and worth reading. It combines historical fiction, warfare, and brotherhood, and the writing is excellent.

19. 669 血 Bloodbath at Taojiaba 血战陶家坝 Tian Debang田德邦Historical105k WordsCompleted “If you, Chairman Chiang, continue fighting the War of Resistance to the end, then I, Wang Jinjai, swear I will never become a traitor.” He hung his portrait beside Chiang Kai-shek’s in his office, with those two oaths displayed on either side. Chiang Kai-shek hated him, yet still awarded him a medal. The commander of the 128th Division was a constant headache for Chiang Kai-shek; the division’s fortifications repeatedly defeated the Japanese army; and its strict regulations cost countless peopl 742Reads7.2Score100Shelves

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    Try reading "The Battle of Taojiaba," a true-to-life novel recounting the resistance against the Japanese by the 128th Division of the National Revolutionary Army. Japanese newspapers at the time claimed that apart from the 128th Division, the other National Revolutionary Army units were insignificant. In Honghu, Xiantao, Tianmen, Qianjiang, and other places in Hubei, the 128th Division and its commander, Wang Jinzai, truly terrified the Japanese invaders.

20. 670 朱 Zhu Houzhao: The Worst Temple Name I'll Accept Is Shengzong 朱厚照：朕的庙号最次也得是圣宗 A Weary Bird Returns to Its Old Woods倦鸟落旧林Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty’s Zhu Houzhao + court intrigue + cracking down on corrupt officials + sweeping through Mongolia + crushing the barbarians + opening up a New World] Drowning from the start, with civil officials always trying to kill me! Crush the landlords and put the Ming economy under state ownership! Let the red flags fly and open up nine continents and five seas! Rule the entire world: from the founding to the fall of the Ming, none can rival us! 14.4kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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    Drowning in the water at the start and being schemed against by a civil official? Watch how Zhu Houzhao retaliates! Suppressing landlords, sweeping away foreign enemies, and expanding into new territories, he writes his own domineering legend in the Ming Dynasty!

21. 671 驭 The Legend of Han Xin, Master of Arms 驭兵匠韩信传奇 La Keyi啦可咿Historical80k WordsCompleted Want to experience a different side of Han Xin, the peerless master of war? The Legend of Han Xin, the Artificer of Armies delivers! Based on Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Marquis of Huaiyin, this novel delves into the truth of human nature to present a Han Xin unlike any you’ve seen before. Here, Han Xin is no longer the man who simply endures. When handling everyday affairs, he seems shrouded in fog, so slow to react that it is exasperating, three beats behind even the s 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Based on the "Biography of Marquis of Huaiyin" in the Records of the Grand Historian, and supplemented with the truth of human nature, this is the story of Han Xin, the military genius.

22. 672 亮 Bright Sword: The Iron-Blooded Expedition in the War Against Japan 亮剑：抗日之铁血远征 Brother A Niu's Blue-and-White Passion阿牛哥的蓝白情怀Urban1.6M WordsCompleted Napoleon once said: “When the lion is asleep, even flies dare to land on its face and buzz. China is a sleeping lion. Once awakened, it will shake the world.” In Chu Xiong’s eyes, the Japanese pirates were those foolhardy flies. They were the ones who woke the sleeping lion of the East! This is a story about the War of Resistance that has no System and no Li Yunlong. The resistance was the work of millions of people. There is no System or Li Yunlong here, and I hope everyone will still show this 18.3kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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    Among the books on the War of Resistance Against Japan, the War of Liberation, and the Korean War, several are exceptionally well-written, with beautiful prose, moving imagery, and profound emotional impact. "Northward, Northward" vividly depicts the arduous scenes of the War of Resistance, bringing tears to the eyes of many.

23. 673 救 Save Yue Fei and Build a Strong Song Dynasty 救岳飞建强宋 Cutting Off Fated Romance斩孽缘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Su Shi, a civil official. Yue Fei, a military general. What use is a System to me? Can it make civil officials stop being greedy and military officers stop fearing death? Can it give the people of the realm peaceful, prosperous lives? To hell with the System. My fate is mine to decide, not Heaven’s. 613Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist saves Yue Fei, eliminates Liangshan, defeats Fang La, and eradicates the Jurchens. A carefully written book that gets more exciting as it progresses. It also includes stories of curing plagues and investigating corrupt officials.

24. 674 南 The Southern Song Rises: Transmigrating to Become a Warlord 南宋崛起，穿越当枭雄 The Old Cat from the Cola Family可乐家的老猫Historical153k WordsOngoing Eight hundred years ago, at Yashan, people leapt into the sea, yet their iron resolve never wavered! Eight hundred years later, a son of the Lu clan returns to the Southern Song. How could he not stir up a storm! Volume One: They abducted me to work as a slave. I’ll turn the whole place upside down, or I’m no man! Volume Two: You want to raid the south? Let’s see how many Jin raiders I can kill! Volume Three: Better to divert the disaster eastward and let our nation grow stronger! A man of i —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The more you watch, the more captivating it becomes! A unique historical perspective, yet the same deep sense of national pride and patriotism.

25. 675 饥 Famine from the Start: The Ones Who Die Are Always the Ones with Food 饥荒开局：惨死的都是有粮的 Bai Mule白沐勒Historical707k WordsCompleted In times of famine, making it through life is an almost impossible challenge for ordinary people at the bottom of society. The protagonist is reborn, nearly starves to death, and is lucky enough to claim a big starter pack the System had forgotten about. After surviving the famine, he finds himself facing war. With no choice, he raises an army to save those around him. But as the fighting goes on, something suddenly seems off. Why have Di Qing, Yue Fei, Wei Han Shixiao, Wu Song, Lin Chong, Lu Zh 345Reads5.6Score—Shelves
26. 676 鬼 Ghost Ming 鬼明 Mr. Hengqu Isn't Named Zhang横渠先生不姓张Historical365k WordsCompleted The sun and moon shine above, the mountains and rivers endure forever: glorious Great Ming, vast and mighty China. Could the Manchu Qing regime, huddled in a corner of the realm, really overthrow the Great Ming, which had ruled the land for centuries? What a weighty and profound question. Could it really happen? Even if it could, there must be some hidden secret behind it. In the first year of the Tianqi reign, a great drought struck the land. Officials drove the people to revolt, and uprisings 678Reads—Score102Shelves

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    True history. And war.

27. 677 重 Reborn as the Chongzhen Emperor 重生之我是崇祯帝 Laughing While Riding a Donkey and Reading a Story骑驴看唱本呵呵Historical2.0M WordsCompleted A modern man transmigrates into the body of the Chongzhen Emperor. On his first day at court, Censor Mao Yujian suggests abolishing the courier stations. Hmm, not bad. It would save money. That night, the emperor suddenly realizes that if they abolish the courier stations, Li Zicheng will be out of a job! What a stupid suggestion from that worthless censor. Wang Cheng'en, hurry and retrieve the imperial order to abolish the courier stations!!! 631Reads8.1Score102Shelves

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    "This book is killing us like crazy!" "Brother, Wang Zhi can't be allowed to live. There's nowhere left for him in this world. He's become everyone's mortal enemy. He could fall into the hands of the authorities at any moment, and we might even be implicated. We must send someone to silence him immediately. The others must also act simultaneously to silence him. We can't delay; it's only a matter of time before Lu Qing's adopted sons are arrested." The third brother, usually full of schemes, could only offer this suggestion. "What a pity! These men, though Lu Qing's adopted sons, have taken so much effort to raise. They're now basically capable of handling things independently. Our business desperately needs a talent like Wang Zhi! It's such a waste!" The eldest brother lamented. In the blink of an eye, the eldest brother made his decision. "Send a message by carrier pigeon now, instructing those monitoring Lu Qing's adopted sons to silence Wang Zhi at all costs." The eldest brother said resolutely. At that moment, Wang Zhi, who had only been back in Anhui for a few days, received a copy of the imperial edict. The paper seemed to weigh a ton, crushing all his ambitions. His reputation was ruined; the imperial dream entrusted to him by his dying master was utterly shattered. Wang Zhi, unusually trembling, dropped the paper and began to wail, repeatedly crying "It's all over! It's all over!" As if the paper were his death warrant. The paper read: "There is a traitor from Anhui, Lu Qingzhi's adopted son, Wang Zhi, who poisoned the Imperial Concubine. His crimes are heinous and unforgivable. Anyone who captures the traitor Wang Zhi and delivers him to the court, or provides intelligence to help the court capture Wang Zhi, will be pardoned for all previous crimes, including treason, and will be granted the title of a prince!" This paper, along with Wang Zhi's portrait, spread throughout the two capitals and thirteen provinces…

28. 678 穿 Transmigrating to the Late Qing Dynasty and Falling for Empress Dowager Cixi 穿越清朝末年之爱上慈禧太后 Xiao Fu, Who Loves Shiitake Chicken Stir-Fry爱吃香茹炒鸡丁的小富Historical136k WordsOngoing Lin Yu, a young man from the modern era, unexpectedly fell into the Cold Palace at the end of the Qing dynasty and began an unbelievable, legendary journey. He had superpowers and survived one perilous crisis after another amid the palace’s treacherous intrigues. He tried to save Empress Dowager Cian, protect Zhenfei, and outwit the treacherous Li Lianying. He threw himself into the Hundred Days’ Reform, knowing the road ahead would be difficult, yet repeatedly turned back time in an attempt to —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical war [Angry][Angry][Angry][Angry][Angry][Angry], high-energy throughout [Heavy punch][Heavy punch][Heavy punch][Heavy punch][Heavy punch] While others transmigrate to become princes or generals, he's transported to the cold palace, mistaken for a Japanese pirate. Luckily, he has superpowers. High-energy throughout with no dull moments. Recommendation index: 10

29. 679 臣 I Was Born a Commoner, So Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 臣本布衣，为何逼我称帝？ Jiangnan Scenery江南山水Historical3.6M WordsCompleted On the day he transmigrates, he gets three shocks in a row: he has an engagement, his fiancée isn’t pretty, and all six of his brothers-in-law are bandits. “How can you call them bandits? They’re the six mighty generals who followed me in founding the empire and ascending the throne!” 22.6kReads8.6Score2.2kShelves

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    Shaking Kunlun, splitting the heavens, dominating the land with unparalleled might, clouds follow the dragon, wind follows the tiger, six lines, eight trigrams, phoenix heavenly pearl.

30. 680 亮 Bright Sword: The Right Path of the World Is One of Hardship and Change 亮剑之人间正道是沧桑 Youth of Tianjin津青年Urban540k WordsCompleted What sparks will fly when the stories of "The Age of Awakening", "Drawing Sword", and "Snow Leopard" come together? Stay tuned for what happens when Li Yunlong, commander of the Independent Regiment, meets Yang Liqing, the newly appointed commander of the Jinbei Military Region! In another parallel world, at a turning point in history, Li Yunlong fights the Japanese in Jinbei and then campaigns across Northeast China, beginning his path to becoming a general... Years later, an army of a million 2.2kReads6.4Score105Shelves
31. 681 大 Great Ming: Reborn at Tumu Fortress 大明王朝：重生土木堡 Emergency Escape紧急逃离Historical196k WordsOngoing [Transmigration] [One heroine] [Emperor] In one moment, I transmigrate and am reborn in the body of Zhu Qizhen, the Zhengtong Emperor of the Great Ming. “Empress Qian, are you still waiting for me to come home?” After the Tumu Crisis, peace returns to the realm and the harem is disbanded. A lifetime together is all we need! “Greetings, Your Majesty.” “How did you know this was a gift the empress made for me with her own hands?” “Your Majesty, I…” “I told her she didn’t have to make it, but she i 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first battle of the Ming Dynasty, Tumu Fortress

32. 682 出 The Truth About Sending Troops to Korea 出兵朝鲜真相 Song Guotao宋国涛Historical236k WordsCompleted On July 27, 1953, the Korean War, which had lasted nearly three years, finally came to an end with the signing of an armistice agreement. Looking back on this war, people often cite two remarks. One came from Peng Dehuai, commander of the Chinese People's Volunteers: “The era when Western aggressors could seize a country simply by positioning a few cannons along an eastern coastline has gone forever.” The other came from Omar Bradley, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff: “We fought the wr —Reads8.5Score—Shelves
33. 683 大 Heroes of the Great Desert 大漠群英传 A Lone Egret Flying Through the Sunset Glow落霞孤鹭飞Historical401k WordsOngoing If you had three years’ warning, could you prevent the An Lushan Rebellion? The protagonist, Song Jiru, comes from an official’s family. Talented in both letters and arms, he worries for his country and its people. In the tenth year of the Tianbao era, he sets out into the martial world to investigate the truth behind his father’s death. From the Grand Canal to the Silk Road, from swordplay in Jiangnan to the deserts and strange blades, he begins by governing a small frontier town before enterin —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A traditional historical military novel, without time travel or cheat codes, it uses the protagonist's growth experience to reveal the crises beneath the Tang Dynasty's golden age and explore the truth behind the An Lushan Rebellion. Born into a chaotic era, from emperors and generals to ordinary people, all are crushed by the wheels of history. Even in these tragically fated lives, the warmth of humanity still shines through.

34. 684 反 Overthrowing the Qing, Starting by Robbing the Eight-Nation Alliance 反清，从抢劫八国联军开始 Last of the Homebodies绝版宅男Historical672k WordsCompleted Historical fantasy + dual transmigration + pocket dimension + farming + struggle for supremacy. Shen Lian, a struggling young man from modern times, accidentally falls into the water and transmigrates to the late Qing dynasty. He obtains a dual-transmigration System that lets him travel back and forth. Watch how he uses modern knowledge and equipment to overthrow the Qing court and rebuild China. 76Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    🌈①A masterpiece at the pinnacle of historical warfare. Shen Lian, a modern youth, unexpectedly perishes, but his soul transmigrates to the late Qing Dynasty. Armed with a dual-transmigration system, he vows to rewrite China's humiliating history. Using modern wisdom as his weapon, he robs the Allied forces, unites the people, forges a new army, rallies righteous men from all directions, fights the Qing court, and battles the foreign powers. ☘️ 🌈How will Shen Lian break the deadlock? What will become of China? Full of suspense and epic grandeur, this story will surely shake your soul! ☘️

35. 685 战 War System in the Apocalypse 战争系统在末世 Eagle of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau云贵高原的雄鹰Sci-Fi & Apocalypse4.2M WordsOngoing I Became the Commander-in-Chief in the Apocalypse Apocalypse + raising a massive army + hard-core stats + characters with brains Just as the apocalypse arrives, Gu Chengyuan obtains the War System and starts raising a massive army, sweeping through the apocalypse with an unstoppable tide of steel! The blurb doesn't do it justice. Please read the story. 80.9kReads9.0Score5.3kShelves
36. 686 我 My Name Is Wu Dalang, Wu as in Martial Arts 我叫武大郎，武术的武 My Name Is Zhang Shiyi我叫张十一Historical382k WordsCompleted “Prime Minister Wu, it’s time for court.” “What did you call me?” “Prime Minister Wu.” “What Prime Minister Wu?” “The pillar of our Great Song, a chancellor versed in both civil and military affairs, who drives out the northern invaders.” I’m done pretending. I’m coming clean: I’m not taking this medicine! Jin Lian’er is mine! And I’ll be the one to avenge the shame of the Jingkang Incident! 537Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He transmigrated into the world of Water Margin and became Wu Dalang. He thought he could only repeat the tragedy until he heard the title of "Prime Minister Wu". Only then did he realize his extraordinary nature. From then on, he would not be a pancake seller, but become the Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty, to protect the beauty, wipe away the national humiliation, and promote the prestige of the Song Dynasty!

37. 687 援 The Korean War Campaign 援朝大作战 Zhou Lixia周丽霞Historical142k WordsCompleted Although disagreements and differences arose between the Chinese and North Korean sides at the end of the Third Campaign, they did not prevent the two sides from continuing to cooperate in resisting the invasion. 1kReads9.5Score109Shelves
38. 688 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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    Everyone who's seen it says it's good.

39. 689 长 Chang'an in Its Glory 长安风流 Xiao Xuanwu萧玄武Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Tang Dynasty, Zhenguan era: the realm is as beautiful as a painting, and Chang’an is a city of elegance and breathtaking beauties. Monsters and heroes admire one another; talented scholars dance alongside lovely women. Behind fragrant boudoir curtains, amid clashing spears and horses, the startling twang of a pipa string echoes through the heavens. This is really a story about a big brother eloping with an entire era. 65Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    They're all pretty good, but different people will have different opinions. The last two are together and I highly recommend them.

40. 690 抗 War of Resistance: From the Start, I'm a Battalion Commander with No Troops 抗战：开局光杆营长 Mischievous Little Nemo淘气小尼莫Urban522k WordsOngoing [Front-line combat + no System] Qin Zhonghua, a retired special forces soldier, woke up one day to find that he had transmigrated to the Battle of Shanghai. Before he could figure out what was happening, the Japanese launched an attack. Starting as a battalion commander with just one soldier to his name, he went on to become a warlord who dominated an entire region. Using military knowledge far ahead of its time, he led his troops in killing Japanese soldiers by the thousands. 73Reads9.3Score—Shelves
41. 691 水 Water Margin: Reborn, Who'd Still Accept an Imperial Pardon? 水浒：都重生了，谁还招安啊！ Han Yu寒羽Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Trade height for insight from the start! Ren Yuan transmigrates into a minor character in Water Margin, determined to forge his own legend in the martial world at the end of the Northern Song dynasty! Wherever the banners of the Liangshan army fly, the land belongs to the Han people! I’ll save the people the Great Song won’t save, and fight the enemies the Great Song won’t dare to fight! Jin Wushu: Ren Yuan, stay away from me! 67kReads9.1Score5.2kShelves
42. 692 纨 The Spoiled Young Heir Is Hard to Handle 纨绔世子不好当 Fei Shuo Mo Shu菲硕莫薯Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [Comedy + farming + no System] The good news: He wakes up in the body of a young lord in a prince's manor. The bad news: His young-lord experience has only three days left. Even better news: The old emperor favors him. Even worse news: The old emperor is about to abdicate. Qi Ye secretly vows, “I'll decide my own fate. Anyone who gets tricked again is a dog!” New Emperor: “Get down on your knees. I'm begging you for a favor: get me some pocket money.” Qi Ye: “Your Majesty, don't push me too far! 19.3kReads8.7Score2kShelves
43. 693 1 1453, but Rome Did Not Fall 1453，但罗马没有灭亡 Constantine Xiang君士坦丁祥Historical101k WordsOngoing In 1453, Constantinople fell, and the Byzantine Empire perished. The 2,206-year history of Rome came to an end at that moment. What if Constantine XI, who had ability and ambition but no opportunity, had become Despot of Morea earlier, had won the defense of the Hexamilion Wall, or had helped Hunyadi and Skanderbeg win the Second Battle of Kosovo? How might Rome’s fate have changed? This story explores that possibility. 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I wrote this myself, so the quality isn't great. Please be gentle with your criticism! [Heart emojis]

44. 694 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting with Cao Cao's System, I Destroy Jin and Revive Wei 三国：开局曹贼系统，灭晋兴魏 Ansesita安塞斯塔Historical143k WordsOngoing “The spirit of Jian'an still lives today, and the legacy of Emperor Wu will endure forever!” In the tenth year of Zhengshi, the Three Kingdoms struggle was nearing its end. Cao Lin, who had transmigrated here by chance, was astonished to find himself at the heart of the storm. At home, General-in-Chief Cao Shuang was spectacularly sabotaging his own family, while outside, Grand Tutor Sima Yi was sharpening his blades... Watch as the young scion of the Cao family eliminates threats within, restor 50Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    Rare late Three Kingdoms literature

45. 695 召 Summoning System: I Rule the World with the Han Iron Cavalry 召唤系统：我以大汉铁骑霸天下 Brush-Touching Commandant摸笔校尉Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Total War: Three Kingdoms System + Conquest + Another World + Summoning + National Destiny] Starting with a tiny mountain stronghold, he possesses the Total War: Three Kingdoms System. Every time he plunders silver, he can summon an army of legendary heroes from the Three Kingdoms. From then on, Liu Wei establishes the Han dynasty, pacifies foreign tribes, conquers the Central Plains, gathers the Nine Tripods, and unites the fortune of the Human Emperor. He follows the martial path to immortali 9.2kReads8.8Score536Shelves

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    Summoning heroes from the Three Kingdoms era to another world means they're either at war or on their way to war.

46. 696 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Biao’s Conquest of the World 三国刘表之鲸吞天下 Thirty而立Historical1.4M WordsCompleted The late Eastern Han dynasty split into three kingdoms. See how Liu Biao, the renowned and learned governor of Jingzhou, turns the tide and revives the Han dynasty three times! The story features such heroes as the ambitious Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, who is steadfast in his resolve to conquer the west for the Han, and Sun Jian, the fierce tiger of Jiangdong. Enjoy! 378Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Do you know how Liu Bei got his title of "Prefect of Jingzhou"? Do you know Xun You, the strategist? Do you know why Huang Zhong's son, Huang Xu, died young?

47. 697 墨 The Ink Moon Halberd: Love and Revenge in the Western Regions 墨月戟：西域情仇 White Rice Dumpling白水粽Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No AI, entirely written by hand; court intrigue and an ensemble cast, with a traditional plot-driven narrative] [Subtle emotions, sweeping warfare, vivid characters] Beyond Yumen Pass lie the great desert and the Tianshan Mountains. With half Han heritage and half Hu blood, he was born amid the flames of a chaotic age, as the Han and the Xiongnu fought over the Western Regions. In a dreamlike lifetime, he saved the Cheshi princess and uncovered the fated bond between them as husband and wife in 163Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An alternate history novel, a traditional story without a system or cheat codes, not a wish-fulfillment novel. It tells the story of the male and female protagonists over twenty years: ① the grand war between the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu for control of the Western Regions; ② the delicate emotions of love and hate in the world amidst the chaos of war; ③ the growth of individuals and the transformation of good and evil; ④ the silent struggle, the struggle for survival amidst power struggles.

48. 698 异 Another World: The Rise of an Industrial Empire 异界：工业帝国崛起 Qiu Ci Yan Cheng秋辞雁澄Eastern Fantasy829k WordsOngoing [Industry VS Magic] [The road to evolution: Britain → America → People's Democracy → International Democracy] Fighter engines roared as they charged at wyverns. Grenadiers gripped their rifles and advanced on mages. A flood of steel rolled over the corpses of magical beasts. When freedom and equality confront slavery and privilege, when human liberation faces sacred magic, that is when mages have the most to fear. A nation created by commoners, with no nobles or privileged class, founded in the 377Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    There are two books that aren't historical war novels, but I think they're the pinnacle of Tomato's war fiction.

49. 699 水 Water Margin: A Record of Heroes 水浒之英雄录 Lake Sparrow湖雀Historical1.7M WordsOngoing An ordinary person from the future transmigrates into the Water Margin world at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty. He plans to live out the rest of his days in peace as a descendant of the imperial family, outside Cangzhou City. But a voice inside him keeps asking: After living two lives, you’ve still amounted to nothing. Can you accept that? 686Reads8.8Score107Shelves

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    It has both historical and military aspects.

50. 700 大 The First Rebel King of Great Ming: Chongzhen 大明第一反王崇祯 Give Life a Heart Sign给生活比个心Historical239k WordsOngoing In the halls of government, rotten timber serves as officials; between the palace steps, beasts draw their stipends. The Great Ming Dynasty is rotten to the core. How are we supposed to play this? Gao Yingxiang, Li Zicheng! There's no need for you to rebel. I'll lead the rebellion myself. Eat their food, drink their drink, throw open the gates to welcome our emperor. When our emperor arrives, no taxes will be collected! From then on, one city called “Ruling the East” vanished from the world. But —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Writings about Emperor Chongzhen at the end of the Ming Dynasty

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