Looking for Historical What-If Stories. I Recently Found Out This Genre Has So Many Great Reads 求历史脑洞文，最近发现这个类型的都好好看

1. 1 寒 The Road to the Imperial Examinations for a Poor Scholar 寒门科举之路 Moon Glutinous White月糯白Historical821k WordsCompleted After surviving alone in the apocalypse for three years, Yang Han is betrayed by his teammates and scratched by a zombie. Unwilling to turn into one and get his head blown off, he takes his own life. To his surprise, he transmigrates into the body of a farm boy, the only son of a family with a thousand acres of fertile land. He can't handle the backbreaking work in the fields, and since all professions are inferior to studying, he has no choice but to set out on the path to the imperial examinat 181Reads8.6Score114Shelves

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   It's okay ╮(￣▽￣)╭

2. 2 满 My Court Is Full of Treacherous Officials, and You Want Me to Become an Eternal Emperor? 满朝奸臣，你让我做千古一帝？ Have a Grape吃个葡萄啊Historical738k WordsCompleted Reborn in another world in ancient times, Zhou Qian woke up as the Son of Heaven of Great Zhou. He thought a life of pleasure was finally within reach. But then he took a look at the assembled court. On his left was Grand Chancellor Yan Song, on his right Grand Chancellor Qin Hui, Grand Marshal Gao Qiu, Imperial Tutor Sima Yi, Chief Eunuch He Shen, and Minister of Works Cai Jing... There were Wei Zhongxian of the Eastern Depot, Yu Huatian of the Western Depot, Attendant Zhang Rang, and Zhao Gao, 239Reads9.4Score163Shelves

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   Definitely worth watching

3. 3 指 I Guide the Archaeology Team, Yet They Say I'm Not a Tomb Raider 指点考古队，还说自己不是盗墓贼 Immortal Fateweaver永生戏命师Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted A disturbance has arisen at the Dragon-Locking Well in Kyoto. Its chains clang and rattle, and rumors say an evil dragon is about to emerge! To everyone's astonishment, the events inside the well are exactly the same as the plot of Dragon-Locking Well, a movie scripted by Ye Xiao! Overnight, Ye Xiao shot to the top of every trending list! “This is ridiculous. You secretly went tomb-raiding, and then you even dared to turn it into a script! You’ve got some nerve!” “Exploration Notes? It’s obvious 20.7kReads7.4Score1.7kShelves

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   I've read several of them, and they're all quite good. The last one is a little lacking, but it has its own unique characteristics.

4. 4 千 The Eternal Emperors PK Group: I Make Old Zhu the Group Leader 千古帝王PK群，我让老朱当群主 This Taoist Priest Abstains from Nothing贫道不戒色Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Emperor Chat Group + Funny Daily Life + Emperors' Souls Transmigrating into Challenge Scenarios and Competing] Scenario Progress: 1. The Tumu Crisis (Zhu Di vs. Li Shimin) 2. The Chu-Han Contention at the End of the Qin (Zhu Yuanzhang vs. Ying Zheng) 3. The Jingkang Incident (Multiplayer scenario) 4. The Rebellion of the Eight Princes (Multiplayer scenario) 5. The Jingnan Campaign (All-player speed race) 6. Turmoil at the End of the Ming (Ming-Qing showdown... the Qing is already gone) 7. The P 1.6kReads8.1Score105Shelves

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   Historical fiction with imaginative twists: ① Protagonist Zhu Bai, son of Zhu Yuanzhang, awakens a "Thousand Emperors PK Group" at the start, with various emperors joining the group, unlocking a dungeon mode and granting different abilities. ② Protagonist Qin Feng transmigrates to before the Qin King unified the six kingdoms, but unexpectedly finds himself overheard by the Qin King, thus beginning a daily battle of wits and courage. The Analects are presented in a humorous, almost comical, style. ③ Gao Yang transmigrates to a parallel world, where his computer gains a software called "Wan Chao Editing"! The protagonist compiles various rankings, such as the "Greatest Emperor of All Time," the "Top Ten Commanders," and the "Top Ten Strategists," etc. Those on these lists receive various rewards, and from this moment on, history is about to change. ④ Protagonist Wei Shuyu, son of Wei Zheng, follows in his father's footsteps, with father and son taking turns clashing with Li Shimin. The protagonist has a system, but its presence is not prominent.

5. 5 开 Stealing a Chicken from the Start: My Scheme-Rating System 开局偷鸡，我有诡谋评分系统 Peerless Blade Edge不二刀锋Historical246k WordsCompleted [High Martial] [Schemes and Power Plays] [Funny and Lighthearted] [High IQ] [Scoring System] Chu Wen, a PhD who studies military strategy, accidentally transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar who has starved to death. To survive, he goes to steal a chicken, and unexpectedly binds himself to the Cunning Schemes Scoring System. From then on, the System coerces him: only by constantly using plots and schemes to earn Cunning Scheme Points can he ensure that points are added to his Life Score. 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a really good historical novel about labor. The protagonist steals a chicken and ends up with a system. That's amazing.

6. 6 回 Back in the Warring States as a Village Chief 回到战国当村长 Speechless in Daylight无语对白天Historical919k WordsCompleted Reborn in Longxi Commandery in the Qin state, during the Warring States era. “He is my closest friend,” said Duke Xiao of Qin. “He is my closest ally in reform, even if he’s always causing me trouble,” Shang Yang said helplessly. “He speaks for our old aristocratic clans,” the old clans said proudly. “Ah, it’s so hard being caught between all of you,” Gan Hong could only say with a bitter smile. 3.2kReads8.2Score164Shelves
7. 7 大 Great Qin: Emperor Qin Shi Huang, I Really Don't Want to Live Off You! 大秦：始皇帝，我真不吃软饭啊！ The King of Qin Circles the Pig秦王绕猪Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The Analects + Hilarious + Cunning + Lighthearted + His Majesty Zheng + Shamelessly Stealing + Absolutely Outrageous] Qin Feng inexplicably transmigrates to the Qin dynasty before Qin unifies the six states, and the First Emperor overhears his thoughts. The two then embark on a hilarious daily battle of wits. “Qin Feng, tell me, what does ‘The Master does not speak of prodigies, force, disorder, or spirits’ mean?” “It means the Master doesn’t want to talk to you, and will use brute force to bea 45.2kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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   A hilarious and stress-relieving experience combined with intense battlefield action, a fictional historical setting, a story of filial piety and a succubus protagonist – perfect for top-tier entertainment and team building.

8. 8 观 Guanlan: Beyond Time 观澜：时间之外 Shi Siwu石四五Historical81k WordsOngoing Why does the universe always move from order toward dissipation? Heat flows from hot to cold, and order gradually breaks down. The entropy of an isolated system cannot decrease on its own. This is entropy increase. But what if we applied this law to history? An empire goes from orderly rule to bloated institutions and distorted information, then collapses in an instant because of a famine, a rebellion, or a single mistaken military order. Are the rise and fall of dynasties really just a matter o —Reads—Score212Shelves

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   I can't take my eyes off this kind of time-travel theme! The protagonist travels between the Qin and Han dynasties while bearing the cruel consequences of rewriting history. The collision of history and science fiction is just too addictive!!

9. 9 史 The History Books Say My Entire Clan Will Be Executed Today 史书说我今日满门抄斩 Garlic That Wants to Sprout想发芽的大蒜Historical169k WordsOngoing Other people who transmigrate become crown princes or live-in sons-in-law. When Xiao Yu opened his eyes, he had become Prince Qian, whose entire household was destined to be executed. The first page of the history books read: In the third year of Jingyuan, Prince Qian Xiao Yu and his entire household were executed. What can you do in three years? Enough to dig an iron army out of the southwestern mire. Enough to turn tribal chieftains into brothers. Enough to expose the blade hidden within the g —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The strategist Meng Ping sees through the situation in Guizhou, helps the protagonist sort out clues, and also issues risk warnings. He can't predict everything perfectly and may make mistakes in judgment, making him more like a real strategist.

10. 10 视 Videos Connect the Dynasties: From the Start, I Edited a Tribute to History’s Greatest Emperor! 视频通万朝，开局剪辑千古一帝！ Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Gao Yang accidentally discovers a piece of software on his computer called Editing Across Ten Thousand Dynasties. It claims that any video uploaded can be seen by everyone across all the dynasties. That means emperors from every dynasty, historical figures, and more. Thinking he'd upload a few videos just for fun, Gao Yang posts lists of the greatest emperors of all time, the top ten strategists, the top ten commanders, and so on. But gradually, Gao Yang stops holding back... Lists exposing the 11.6kReads9.0Score704Shelves
11. 11 搅 Shaping the Times: Love, Betrayal, and Revenge in the Huichang Era of the Late Tang 搅动时局：晚唐会昌年间恩剑情仇 Watching the Rain at Midmonth月中赏雨Historical88k WordsCompleted Explore: Why did Prince Qi Li Jun die young, and why did Imperial Uncle Li Chen ascend the throne? The fighting never lets up, with no wasted movements. A dying body calls down thunder to seize a soul; a golden wheel that burns the world cleaves through the chaos of the Tang dynasty. In the final years of the Huichang era, storms are gathering. Xiao Chen was made a marquis and general at twenty-five, and commanded the Zhenwu Army. He was widely recognized at court and among the people as the for 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical black hole: Why didn't Li Jun register the throne, but instead the Imperial Uncle ascended to the throne?

12. 12 快 Run! Wei Zheng Is Bringing His Son to Court! 快跑，魏征扛着他儿子上朝了！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Year Seven of the Zhenguan era. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and I transmigrated into Wei Shuyu. As Wei Zheng's beloved son, shouldn't I help my father with his troubles? Li Shimin secretly hiding spending money? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to take a concubine? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to lead a personal campaign? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out... In short, whatever Li Shimin does, we oppose it. That's how you earn a reput 22.5kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves

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    The first book is about transmigrating into the son of Mi Fang and becoming a new generation of champion starting with kidnapping Sun Quan. The second book is about transmigrating into the son of Wei Zheng; there's a bit of a toxic part in the middle, but otherwise it's good.

13. 13 大 Great Tang: The Immortal Who Lived Through Twenty-One Emperors 大唐：长生者，经历二十一帝 Xiao Jiaxu萧佳栩Historical407k WordsOngoing Chen Wang somehow transmigrates to the final years of the Sui dynasty and becomes a disciple of Zhang Zhongjian, the Red-Bearded Guest, one of the Three Heroes of the Wind and Dust. In the fifth year of the Wude era, Chen Wang's master sends him to the Prince of Qin's residence to keep an eye on Li Shimin. He ends up staying there for two years. During those two years, he returns to the mountains again and again, but no matter how hard he searches, he cannot find his master. With no other cho 8kReads—Score428Shelves

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    A historical novel about immortality! The protagonist starts his career in the Qin Prince's mansion, rising from a lowly captain to a general, following Li Jing in numerous battles, achieving great merit and becoming a meritorious official in the Lingyan Pavilion. He witnesses a prosperous era while repeatedly bidding farewell to his dearest friends, filled with a strong sense of destiny.

14. 14 龙 Dragon Raja: Tales of Qin Dynasty Hybrids 龙族：秦朝混血种那些事儿 Eat Water, Drink Food吃水喝饭Male-Channel Fanfiction118k WordsOngoing [Dragon Raja Fanfiction + Qin Dynasty of a Thousand Years Ago + Making Up for Regrets + Black King Younger Brother × World Tree Older Brother] Have you ever wondered why the Bronze City beneath the Yangtze River at the Three Gorges is piled high with dry bones? What exactly happened to everything depicted in the murals in Tokyo, Japan? My name is Lu Fengsheng, the biggest loser in the Qin Dynasty. I was born with a face split between yin and yang: my left side is fair and clean, while my right i 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Trying anything as a last resort

15. 15 刷 Ancient People Lose It Watching Beautiful Women Dance in Short Videos 刷短视频美女跳舞，古人全破防了 Dao Anzi道安子Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Zhang Yang unexpectedly gets his hands on a magical short-video app, and every video he watches is simultaneously sent to the past. After watching Zhang Yang’s videos, people of ancient times are left completely stunned. Watching “Sexy Little Wildcat” Cao Cao: “Now this is the life!” Liu Bei: “Keep the music playing, keep on dancing!” Watching “The Three Men Who Rebelled Before Me” Zhu Di: “Looks like I can’t keep the story about eating pig feed a secret anymore.” Li Erfeng: “When it comes to re 1.9kReads7.0Score108Shelves

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    This time-travel novel set in the Qin Dynasty begins with Ying Zheng being pursued while stranded in the Zhao state. The protagonist, who arrives out of nowhere, is forced to become a strategist, his only thought being to return home after failing his mission. His baffling actions, ironically, aid his escape throughout the entire ordeal.

16. 16 历 History Livestream: Randomly Taking Out an Ancestor 历史直播间：随机创死一位老祖宗 Catty Lemon猫猫柠Ancient Romance3.4M WordsOngoing Tang Xinxin graduated with a history degree only to find herself unemployed. She decides to travel and livestream history lessons, never imagining that her broadcasts would reach across all of history, where the ancestors themselves could watch. [Today we're visiting Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum!] Qin Shi Huang: “My mausoleum!” *faints.jpg* [Come on, Li Erfeng, the Young Master of Taiyuan: here's the stone carving of a steed that was stolen!] Emperor Taizong: “My Zhaoling steed, Sa Lu Zi!! Mobilize 30.5kReads8.2Score2.4kShelves

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    It's absolutely amazing! A live stream across multiple worlds—it's like a parallel universe concept. The author's writing style and historical knowledge are excellent; there aren't any ridiculous or nonsensical descriptions. The comments during the live stream are hilarious too. It's my number one book of this genre on my shelf! [Upvote][Upvote][Upvote][Upvote]

17. 17 历 Historical Videos: The Ancestors Watch the Drama While Complaining 历史视频：老祖宗边吐槽边吃瓜 Chubby Chestnut胖胖的栗子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (I wasn't satisfied with how the previous book turned out, so this one focuses on the embarrassing antics of emperors and ministers throughout the dynasties. Just a fun read that doesn't require much thought.) What would emperors throughout history do if a modern person had a phone that could send videos they watched to every dynasty? [#They planned to excavate Zhu Di's tomb, but the tomb of Wanli popped up to shield his ancestor from disaster#] In the end, his tomb was excavated and desecrated, 14.4kReads8.5Score815Shelves
18. 18 我 The Videos I Scroll Through Became an Encyclopedia for the Ancients! 我刷的视频成了古人的百科全书！ The Smoker Who Quit戒烟客Historical1.1M WordsCompleted New book out: I Open a Clinic in the Tang Dynasty. Your support would mean a lot! [Short videos reach every dynasty.] Fang Yu gets a mysterious System that lets him broadcast the videos he watches to every dynasty. While watching educational videos: Ying Zheng: What! The world is this vast, and there are still so many places left to conquer? Li Shimin: What's a light-year? Zhu Di: So this is a qilin? While watching history videos: Ying Zheng: What! My Qin dynasty falls after just two generations 8.7kReads7.7Score316Shelves
19. 19 嘴 The Sharp-Tongued Sky Screen: Nothing but Scandalous Past Secrets 嘴毒天幕：专讲黑历史 Jiangbei Jimo江北即墨Historical977k WordsOngoing Su Jin has no idea that the short videos he watches are being broadcast to audiences throughout the ages. As a result, countless emperors, scholar-officials, officials, scholars, and commoners from the ancient past, the Shang and Zhou, Qin and Han, Wei and Jin, Sui and Tang, and Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties come to treat the sky screen, which plays at the same time every day, as a teacher for learning or as entertainment over tea. It brings about many changes across the dynasties that ot 19.7kReads8.4Score627Shelves

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    All of them are Tianmu script

20. 20 穿 After Reincarnating as a Spoiled Heir, I Summon Heroes from Across the Ages 穿成纨绔后，我召来了千古群英 Guan Angang观昂昂Historical108k WordsCompleted “A wild spirit for a backbone, heroes for blades. A wastrel who insists on conquering an entire age with culture.” “Upon reaching Mount Ling, I’ll bow to no one. I’d rather call the Buddha my brother.” “Are kings and nobles born to rule? Even a commoner can look down on an emperor.” “Don’t mock a scholar for having no weapons. With these hands alone, I can set the course of history.” After transmigrating into Zhen Ye, the wastrel everyone in the capital laughed at, he relied neither on soldier 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unearthing a treasure trove of historical imagination! While others time-travel to become kings and conquerors, this story takes a completely different approach. It summons Li Bai as a powerful leader and even brings Wu Zetian to the forefront. A (a spoiled, dissolute young man) shakes up the era with his poetry and prose—a novel premise that won't get boring. 🔥

21. 21 我 I Was Just Scrolling Short Videos, But the Ancients Begged Me Not to Stop 我就刷个短视频，古人哭着求别停 Igniting the Cold and Heat引爆寒暑Historical413k WordsOngoing Mingzhu downloaded a mysterious app. The videos he watched were broadcast across every dynasty throughout history. [What are the signs of insufficient yang energy?] Li Shimin: Guanyin Bi, don't say a word. I just want some peace and quiet... Cao Cao: Impossible. Absolutely impossible! I take a new bride every night. How could I be weak? [Beautiful women change outfits, eighteen looks in one second!] The pedantic scholars: Vulgar! An affront to decency! Confucius: This woman's beauty is remarkabl 72kReads8.4Score4.1kShelves

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    These are all.

22. 22 当 When the Dynasties Watch Me Scroll Through Short Videos 当诸朝围观我刷短视频 White Hyacinth Bean白花扁豆Ancient Romance365k WordsCompleted [My Short Videos Connect All the Dynasties, Historical What-Ifs + Sky Screen Livestream + Female Protagonist as a Tool + No Romance] Qing Xianqing had just lost her job. Strapped for cash, she downloaded every app on the market that promised to pay you just for scrolling. She never expected one of them, called the [TikTok All-Heavens Edition] app, to be so ridiculously generous. It gave her 100 yuan for a sign-in, and after 30 minutes of scrolling she earned enough coins to exchange for over 80 903Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    Many people watch movies on the dome screen.

23. 23 九 The Ninth-Rank House Servant 九品家丁 A Single Sound了了一声Historical294k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Great Yong Dynasty, Chen Fan became the lowliest ninth-rank servant in the Su residence. He planned to earn money by selling poetry, then devote himself to training in arena swordsmanship. Once he had mastered martial arts, he would leave and make his escape. But fate had other plans. Opportunities to rise through the ranks, from eighth to seventh to fifth, came one after another. Just as he thought his hard days were over and his future was finally looking brighte 11.5kReads7.0Score823Shelves

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    Transmigrating to the Great Yong Dynasty, Chen Fan finds himself relegated to the lowest rank of a ninth-grade servant in the Su family. He initially plans to accumulate wealth by selling his poetry and prose, then dedicate himself to honing his swordsmanship in the arena, intending to escape once he has mastered the art. However, fate intervenes, and opportunities for advancement—eighth, seventh, fifth grade—follow one after another. Just when he believes his hard times are over and his future is looking bright, the Su family is unfortunately drawn into the brutal struggle for the throne among the princes. Under the cover of darkness, the patriarch orders Chen Fan to escort the Su family's young master and young mistress to the capital… This ninth-grade servant, who rose from humble beginnings, is about to stir up a storm in the court and shake the vast Great Yong Dynasty!

24. 24 直 Livestream: My Daily Life Is Watched by the Ancestors 直播：我的日常被老祖宗们围观 Loves Wontons爱吃馄饨Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Urban Fantasy + Livestream + System + Travel + Patriotism] Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng has just unified the Six Kingdoms and is basking in triumph when a sudden rumble rolls through the sky outside. The ministers in the hall panic. “Protect His Majesty! Protect His Majesty!” Someone shouts it several times. The guards rush forward to shield Ying Zheng. Then a glasslike mirror suddenly appears in the sky. [#Understand Five Thousand Years of Chinese Dynasties in Three Minutes: How Much Do You Know A 4kReads7.3Score257Shelves
25. 25 三 Three Kingdoms: A Villager Shares Fusion Technology with You 三国：村民向你分享了聚变科技 Tiger and Rabbit寅虎卯兔Historical557k WordsCompleted From the first spark of life beneath the water, to the giant beasts of the Stone Age, and then to humanity's first steps upright, you've been through so much... Zhang Shuo worked himself to death playing Civilization VI, transmigrated to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, and became Zhang Liao's younger brother. And just like that, his online Civilization VI grind became an offline grind. Unlock the technology tree, Irrigation: All farmland under your name yields three times as much! Refugees: 3.7kReads8.5Score327Shelves
26. 26 直 Livestream: Showing Our Ancestors Modern China 直播：带老祖宗看现世中华 Zhi Yueya枝月牙Modern Romance830k WordsCompleted (Wild imagination + System + passionate action + random videos) [The main story is complete. Read with confidence.] This isn't an educational story, and the content is random. Readers who care about historical accuracy should beware!!! (A newbie author) [Some potentially problematic content in the story can't be discussed here. If you're thinking of reading it, check the reviews first.] Leng Xiaoyun is an utterly ordinary college-bound student. She was just out experiencing life when System 438 6.2kReads8.7Score316Shelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing!!! The protagonist's phone connects to ancient times, allowing the ancient ancestors to see videos on the phone and witness the protagonist's life in the modern world. Later on, even Qin Shi Huang travels to the modern era and lives with the protagonist for a while. It's a truly fantastic book, and I highly recommend it to everyone.

27. 27 八 The Eight-Year-Old Blind Imperial Grandson Crawls Out of the Ming Tomb from the Start 八岁瞎眼圣孙，开局爬出大明皇陵 The Great Sage of Hetao河套大圣爷Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (The author has already completed a million-word novel, so readers can dive in with confidence. Political intrigue + a story of loving grandfathers and filial grandsons + a tale of conquering the world. Zhu Yuanzhang is ruthless in the early stages, and the protagonist becomes ruthless later on. Readers who dislike saintly do-gooders or people who argue for argument's sake may want to steer clear!!!) Zhu Xiongying, the eldest legitimate grandson of the Ming dynasty and Zhu Biao's eldest legitima 33.8kReads9.1Score3.5kShelves

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    It includes Tang, Ming, Republic of China, and Qin dynasties, offering a truly imaginative historical perspective.

28. 28 大 Great Qin: I Have a Little World 大秦：我有一个小世界 Little Treasure of the Tong Family童氏小宝Historical294k WordsCompleted After accidentally binding to the Myriad Worlds Domain Lord System, Qin Feng empties Blue Star's nuclear arsenal and stockpiles of modern supplies, then transmigrates as the illegitimate son of the First Emperor, Ying Zheng! He possesses a chaotic minor world capable of storing billions of supplies, unlocks heaven-defying physiques and abilities, including perfect recall and heaven-defying comprehension, and has a System sign-in function that gives him modern breakthroughs every day! Bronze stir 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is an incredibly engaging and imaginative story; I highly recommend the first one.

29. 29 祖 The Ancestral Dragon’s Daily Life Raising a Baby 祖龙养崽日常 Fresh and Green青青小清新Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing No CP + Great Qin + transmigration + System + farming + infrastructure building + industrial enlightenment from scratch + cozy daily life + slow burn. Also known as: The First Emperor’s Daily Life Raising a Child Warnings: There are no grand historical spectacles or ruthless, decisive killings, and Hu Hai is not killed for no reason right at the beginning, when he is still a child. This is a sweet, everyday-life story. The protagonist transmigrates at just three years old, so there’s no CP or a 10.9kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves

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    The Great Qin Dynasty: Farming, Infrastructure Development, Industrial Enlightenment from Scratch, Heartwarming Daily Life, Slow-burn.

30. 30 叛 Voyage of the Sea Rebels 叛海征途 Flying Soy Sauce会飞的酱油Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Imperial Navy cadet captain Sal Lu risks everything to uncover the truth behind his elder brother's death in battle. Along with his close friend Ang Kelu and the mysterious drunkard Wei Benke, he steals a warship, the Victory, and takes to the sea. Along the way, they stumble upon a ship full of imperial gold, turning the three of them into fugitives. Caught between the Empire's pursuit and the conspiracies of the Luni Empire, they are forced to sail toward a future world ruled by pirates. Faced 487Reads9.4Score103Shelves
31. 31 禾 A Thousand Years of Harvest: The Twin Farming Almanacs 禾脉千年：双生农典 The Cold Wind of Autumn and Winter秋天冬天的冷风Historical108k WordsCompleted In 2077, desert agriculture PhD Su Yu was restoring missing pages of his grandfather's surviving copy of Chen Fu's Book on Agriculture when he unexpectedly formed a link of consciousness with Ye Qinghe, a female physician at the Southern Song Dynasty's Agricultural Administration Bureau, 800 years in the past. Hidden in the pages was the “Grain Vein Resonance System,” which required the two agricultural experts from different eras to work together to save their ecosystems across time and space 136Reads9.4Score—Shelves
32. 32 清 A Qing Dynasty Transmigration: The Eighth Prince's Beloved Little Son 清穿之八阿哥家的团宠小阿哥 A User Who Loves Reading Novels爱看小说的用户Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted (Qing Dynasty, mind-reading, everyone’s favorite, no romance) Hong Yang was unemployed the moment he graduated. Then, in one stroke, he transmigrated into Hongyang, the legitimate youngest son of Kangxi’s eighth prince. Like most ordinary people, even after arriving in the Qing Dynasty, he still wanted to lie flat. Who wouldn’t dream of a life like that? The Eighth Prince: As my son, you can’t think that way. A descendant of the Aisin Gioro family certainly can’t think that way. The Eighth Princ 346Reads6.9Score—Shelves
33. 33 三 The Three Kingdoms: A World of Gods and Demons, Watch Me Conquer It 三国之神魔世界，看我如何称霸？ Spicy Diced Chicken with Chili Peppers辣子鸡丁炒辣椒Historical937k WordsOngoing What is a god? What is a demon? Who is righteous, and who is evil? The rules of this world are nothing more than a game of chess written by the victor... Original titles: Three Kingdoms: The World of Gods and Demons, Watch Me Claim the Throne! and The New Three Kingdoms of Gods and Demons Wen Fengqing transmigrates to the late Eastern Han dynasty, only to discover that his beautiful teacher has come along with him. And that is not all. He is not the first person to transmigrate... What's more, t 5.3kReads9.4Score428Shelves
34. 34 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.8kReads—Score496Shelves

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    A must-read!!! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is guaranteed to get increasingly addictive and captivating as you read on! Intellectually brilliant, logically sound! Quality absolutely guaranteed! A nearly one-million-word novel completed in September, with all foreshadowing resolved, plot holes filled, and no disappointing ending. The writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military battles, and court intrigue are all top-notch. Grand in scope, lofty in its themes, profound in its thought, and rich in cultural depth. If you don't enjoy it, you can beat me to a pulp!

35. 35 来 I Arrived in the 20th Century and Saw Lenin Right After I Transmigrated 来到二十世纪，刚穿越就见到列宁 Mo Yu zzz墨雨zzzHistorical1.1M WordsOngoing Time span: from before World War I to after World War II A setting adapted from all kinds of alternate universes. I guarantee you won't be able to guess what happens next. There are setbacks, so this is not a power fantasy. (Order: journalist, Russia, the East, Russia) I closed my eyes, opened them again, and found myself in a strange room. You're... Comrade Lenin? Why is Long March-chan beside me? In this world, Chen Qiming travels between countries as a war correspondent. As time passes, Che 212Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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36. 36 不 Britain: The Dream of the Red Rose Begins 不列颠：从零开始的红玫瑰之梦 Mo Yu zzz墨雨zzzHistorical591k WordsCompleted [Parallel world] [War] [Britannia] [Revolution] Two brothers who have just finished their college entrance exams receive an invitation from P Snake Company and “volunteer” to travel to a parallel world, where they arrive in the Lancaster family in the Kingdom of England at the end of the eighteenth century. As the era reaches the end of the modern age and the beginning of the contemporary one, will the brothers lead the country toward a republic or an autocracy? What roles will they play in the 366Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 37 古 I Got Married in Ancient Times and Activated the Taobao System 古代成亲激活了淘宝系统 Your Favorite Salted Fish咸鱼本鱼呀Ancient Romance362k WordsCompleted When Ye Han was 23, a lottery ticket she'd bought on a whim won her 50 million. Once the money arrived, she bought herself a house. After renovations and airing it out, she was finally struck by lightning on the very first day she moved in. Then she transmigrated to the fictional Great Yue Dynasty, becoming the only daughter of General Ye. Just after realizing she'd transmigrated, Ye Han thought, "Well, when in Rome. Look on the bright side: at least I'm a general's daughter now. I've gone from 698Reads9.1Score108Shelves

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    When Ye Han was 23, she won 50 million yuan in the lottery on a whim. She used the money to buy a house, and after renovations and ventilation, on her very first day moving in, she was struck by lightning and transmigrated to the fictional Great Yue Dynasty, becoming the only daughter of General Ye. Upon realizing she had transmigrated, Ye Han thought, "Since I'm here, I might as well make the best of it."

38. 38 大 Great Ming: My Uncle Is Zhu Yuanzhang 大明我大伯是朱元璋 Men Jieliefu门劫裂夫Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He was Zhu Yuanzhang’s most trusted nephew. He was also the person who gave Zhu Yuanzhang the biggest headache. He loved to play the rascal, and though people could beat and scold him, they couldn’t kill him. After all, he was the only son of Zhu Yuanzhang’s second elder brother. But this guy really was a troublemaking lout who drove the entire court crazy: he tricked Old Zhu, conned Young Zhu, and loved beating up Zhu Laosi. 20.9kReads8.8Score862Shelves
39. 39 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? 292Reads9.5Score113Shelves
40. 40 做 Forty Thousand Years as a Ghost, Reborn as the Protagonist 做鬼四万年，重生当主角 Old Cat Carter老猫卡特Eastern Fantasy138k WordsCompleted He had lived for tens of thousands of years, a “god” with everything except a soul. Liu Along was born aboard the apocalyptic ark Dawn. He had an almost endless lifespan and strength beyond that of any human, yet he was hollow inside. Without a soul, he could not understand love. Qing Nu, a girl from the Zhongtu tribe, fell in love with him and vowed to find him the legendary “Flower of the Soul,” Manzhushahua. She sailed alone into the East Sea, but was captured by the Sea Folk and vanished wit —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Inside the ancient cave where the Battle of Sakazumi took place, a chilling wind howled, and ghosts roamed freely. The disciples were pale and trembling. "Senior brother, help!" "Help my ass! This is just a movie theater!"

41. 41 人 In the Late Han Dynasty: From the Start, I Sign In for Dragon-Elephant Prajna 人在汉末：开局签到龙象般若 Little Lü Bu Works Overtime小吕布加班Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Liu Jin, a modern engineering graduate, transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes Lu Bu’s junior fellow disciple. With help from the System and his own hard work, Liu Jin leaves his master’s tutelage invincible. But after spending too long with Lu Bu, Liu Jin has picked up a few bad habits. At the Zhen family estate in Hebei: “Head of the Zhen family, if these four daughters marry one man, won’t people gossip?” Meeting Cao Cao: “Brother Cao, we hit it off at first sight. Ho 41.9kReads8.6Score4.3kShelves
42. 42 女 Disguised as a Man for the Imperial Exams, the Sword God Is Reborn 女扮男装科举，剑神重生 Sister Gu Yi谷一姐Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Reborn + imperial examinations + a woman disguised as a man + cultivation + revenge + pocket dimension + a little romantic entanglement!] Qin Yun was raised as a boy from childhood, passing the entry-level examinations and becoming a licentiate... In her previous life, her beloved concubine, Shang Jingru, poisoned her to death. An evil sorcerer suppressed her beneath Gougou Mountain, taking one of her souls. In her next life, she could become neither immortal nor god! In this life, she will get 1.2kReads9.5Score213Shelves
43. 43 每 Every Time I Transmigrate, I Become a Villain Doomed to Die 每次穿越，我都成了必死反派 A Shepherd's Notes牧人随笔Historical803k WordsCompleted After Lu Chenzhou dies, he is chosen to become an "Executor of Missions Across Worlds." As long as he enters different worlds and fulfills the original owner's dying wish, he can earn points and get the chance to return to reality. But every identity the System assigns him belongs to a villain destined to die. From the start, he becomes a disgraced prince scheduled for execution the next day, with the whole city eager to tear him apart. The next time he opens his eyes, he is a demon hunter who k 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Driven by a burning desire to return to reality, Lu Chenzhou relentlessly completes missions, repeatedly escaping death from seemingly insurmountable obstacles. He fights against the system that rewrites the villain's destiny, something he never expected.

44. 44 大 The Strongest Imperial Grandson of the Tang Dynasty 大唐之最强皇太孙 Brother Bao宝哥Historical4.9M WordsCompleted [System] + [Political Schemes] + [Power Struggles] + [Naval Warfare] + [Mass Recruitment] + [Colonialism] Li Xiang transmigrated, becoming the most powerful third-generation official in the Tang Dynasty. His grandfather was the reigning emperor, Li Shimin, and his father was Crown Prince Li Chengqian. The Tang was powerful during the Zhenguan era, but Li Xiang didn't think it was powerful enough. With the System at his side, Li Xiang, whose ambition was to rule the world, personally led hundreds 6.7kReads8.7Score851Shelves
45. 45 诸 Questions Across the Heavens Reveal History, Leaving the Ancients Completely Shaken! 诸天问答通历史，古人全破防了！ He Yisheng何以生Historical738k WordsOngoing Qin Zhen was invited to compete in the Heavenly Realms Q&A. Answer correctly, and you earn a reward. At the same time, his entire competition was livestreamed to the ancient world! Question: If Zhu Biao had become emperor, could his achievements have surpassed Zhu Di's? Question: If you were Chongzhen, how would you turn things around when all hope seemed lost? Question: If Liu Shan transmigrated as Zhao Gou, could the Song Dynasty unify the Central Plains? Question: What would have happened to 2.8kReads8.2Score128Shelves
46. 46 超 The Time-Traveling Bookshop's Most Devoted Reader Is Zhu Yuanzhang! 超时空书店，忠实读者是朱元璋！ Lone Mountain of Chu楚山孤Historical644k WordsCompleted Zhu Chen returned to his hometown and opened a bookstore. Business was slow. But then a peculiar reader showed up, dressed like someone from ancient times. Zhu Chen wasn’t surprised, assuming he was an actor who made a living taking photos with tourists at a scenic spot. The two hit it off, chatting freely about everything from ancient times to the present, and Zhu Chen even taught him a few things. One day, several years later, time and space converged. Zhu Chen walked out of the bookstore alon 26.1kReads8.8Score2.2kShelves

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    If you're a fan of the Ming Dynasty, then you absolutely can't miss this book! It connects the protagonist with Zhu Yuanzhang through a bookstore, popularizing modern knowledge (Das Kapital, etc.) For Zhu Yuanzhang, changing his mind, establishing special economic zones, overseas colonization, and propelling a parallel world Zhu Yuanzhang to build a Ming Dynasty empire that never sets!

47. 47 文 Showbiz: My Girlfriend Turns Out to Be an Idol Singer 文娱：我的女友竟然是偶像歌手 Fragrant Fruit Speechless香果无语Urban2.7M WordsCompleted [Entertainment Industry + Campus Belle + One Female Lead + Sweet Romance + Everyday Life] After transmigrating to a parallel world, Su Yu unexpectedly awakened an Entertainment System. Because of what he had experienced in his previous life, all he wanted was to make money quietly, so he chose to become a music producer. But gradually, he realized that he wanted to keep a low profile, while reality refused to let him... On the first day of college, the campus belle took him around and even made 60.5kReads9.3Score4.8kShelves

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    You can check this out if you're looking for something to read.

48. 48 顶 Top-Tier Star: Building an Entertainment Empire with One Song 顶流：从一首歌开始创立娱乐皇朝 Lazy as a Ball懒成球Urban3.8M WordsCompleted After being reborn, Fang Ye merges with the System and gains access to Earth's cultural treasure trove, launching an incredible superstar career! When faced with unspoken industry rules, he sings “A Heart That Dares to Dream” and leaves countless mentors speechless, while also winning the goddess's heart. At a gala, his performance of “Father” moves the entire audience and sets the internet ablaze. His “Blue and White Porcelain” redefines Chinese-style songs and is even included in textbooks. He 6.8kReads8.7Score610Shelves
49. 49 王 Honor of Kings: I Dived Past Two Towers, and My Coach Told Me to Stop Throwing! 王者之连越两塔，教练让我别浪！ Morning Bells, Evening Drums晨钟暮鼓啊Sports1.3M WordsCompleted During the KPL Spring Split, the AG team coach sent in a new player, Fang Ling. “Fang Ling, this is a professional match. Play it safe, don't get reckless!” Fang Ling nodded. “Got it, Coach.” During the match, his four teammates, including Yinuo and Xiaoying, watched their jungler charge into all five opponents. They were dumbfounded. “Yinuo, quick, pull him back! Don't let him get reckless again!” When Fang Ling takes the field, all nine players tremble. “Coach, stay calm, don't get mad! Fang L 1.7kReads7.4Score138Shelves
50. 50 战 Battlefield Livestream: Betting Everything on an M249 from the Start 战场直播，开局单压M249 The Joy of Youyou悠悠的快乐Urban694k WordsCompleted [Real-life Wa State millionaire influencer + video call with Dai Mei + video call with Zhou Jie + Half-Fox + influencer mercenary] Shen Fei wakes up to find that he has transmigrated to a perilous battlefield. What should he do? Fortunately, at this critical moment, he activates the livestream System. He can exchange popularity points for all kinds of skills. So Shen Fei starts livestreaming, embarking on the path of becoming an influencer mercenary. “Let me tell you, when Big Bro first sta 13.6kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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