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. 1001 大 Ming Dynasty: My Years as Zhu Yuanzhang's Heckler 大明，我给老朱当喷子的那些年 Qing Suisui卿岁岁Historical1.4M WordsCompleted If there’s anything you think could be improved, please point it out gently. I’ll make changes. Thank you. The protagonist’s official career: Investigating Censor, Supervising Censor, County Magistrate, Inspecting Censor and Deputy Censor-in-Chief, Censor-in-Chief, Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Grand Secretary of the Hall of Cautious Diligence and Minister of Personnel. Gu Chen opens his eyes and finds himself in the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, as a low-ranking remonstrance official. He ha 51.8kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves

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   Except for the third one, which is modern times.

2. 1002 生 Born in the Imperial Palace, Ninth in Line 生在皇庭，排行老九 A Cup of Lonely Wine一杯孤酒Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Slow burn] [Strategic scheming] [Based on the Thirty-Six Rites] What do you do when you're born into the imperial household, when you're surrounded by court officials who want to bring down the emperor, when your father is always trying to maintain his so-called "balance of power," and you come with a Family Harmony System? First, join forces with your brothers to deal with outside threats. As for who gets the throne? Anyone but me, please! 1kReads8.5Score104Shelves
3. 1003 归 A Cheap Import Who Studied Abroad? Call Me the Father of Chips! 归国留洋水货？叫我芯片之父！ This Meat Is Poisonous这肉有毒Urban1.4M WordsOngoing [The 1950s + technological powerhouse + academic prodigy] A young man from the new century transmigrates to 1955 as an overseas student returning to China, becoming one of the same group of ocean-liner returnees as Qian Xuesen. The original list of twenty-four people has inexplicably gained one additional name: his. However, this Stanford graduate in his former life actually graduated through his family's donations. He has no real knowledge in his head and is already someone about to be eliminat 390.6kReads8.7Score29.2kShelves
4. 1004 我 I Turned My Superstitious Father into the Chief Councilor 我把神棍老爹卷成首辅 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 22.7kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves

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   This work cleverly blends elements of history, time travel, farming, and the imperial examination system, telling the story of a young man who accidentally travels back to the Ming Dynasty. He discovers that his father is omnipotent except for his studies. In pursuit of a better life, the young man encourages his father to take the imperial examinations, ultimately achieving the remarkable feat of passing all three levels of the exams with top honors. The novel not only showcases a profound historical and cultural foundation but also humorously depicts the heartwarming interactions between father and son. The book embodies an optimistic and open-minded attitude towards life, and contains positive energy, telling a story of mutual encouragement and shared growth between father and son. It's a moving and humorous read, brimming with positive energy. [Evil laugh]

5. 1005 魂 Reborn into Liu, Guan, and Zhang, I Leave the Warlords Stunned 魂穿刘关张，诸侯们被整麻了 Blue Triangle蓝色三角形Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Absurd Three Kingdoms, the wildest unofficial history, pure comedy, and unhinged nonsense] In this world, famous generals all have special martial skills. Guan Yu’s Green Dragon Slash can cleave through city walls. Zhang Fei’s battle roar can make his enemies tremble with fear. Zhao Yun has infinite stamina, charging into enemy ranks and taking heads amid a thousand troops. The late Eastern Han dynasty is in chaos. The shameless Liu Bei, cautious Guan Yu, and righteous Zhang Fei join the eighte 122.2kReads8.2Score12.5kShelves

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   You've finally discovered this type of story! It's really good, and the authors here have a deep understanding of history; they write very well.

6. 1006 我 I, Grand Preceptor of the Great Ming, Shall Guard the Realm Forever 我，大明国师，永镇日月山河 Huo Rufeng火如风Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming dynasty, Qin Yu intends to sow the seeds of science, only to be thrown in jail for spreading heretical ideas. So he might as well drop the act and start tutoring the princes! Zhu Biao: “What? The Ming dynasty won't last three hundred years? I'm going to die of illness soon?” Zhu Di: “There are so many rich lands overseas? I must conquer a vast territory!” Yao Guangxiao: “I could never match Mr. Qin's art of overthrowing dragons!” Alas, Qin Yu decides to run away 676Reads6.9Score100Shelves

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   The book offers detailed and nuanced portrayals of historical figures, and the plot is very well-designed! The protagonist navigates ancient society with ease using his modern knowledge. [Top Post]

7. 1007 吐 The Rise of Tibet 吐蕃崛起 Wise Dan智慧的丹Historical959k WordsOngoing What if Tubo had attacked Tianzhu first? What if Tubo had become a feudal state? What if Tubo had held off attacks from the Arabs, the Tang, and the Uyghurs on three fronts? Duojie, a modern man, falls from his horse while riding. When he comes to, he discovers he has transmigrated into the body of Chide Zuzan, the Tubo king. As a man from the modern age, how will he lead the Snowy Plateau into the future? 1kReads6.1Score—Shelves

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   🔥The pinnacle of historical time-travel novels! What if Tibet had become a feudal state? What if it had withstood a three-sided attack? "The Rise of Tibet" turns all these "what ifs" into reality! The protagonist uses modern wisdom to defy fate: reforming the old system, developing technology, and building a modern army, not only escaping Tibet's crisis but also elevating the snowy plateau into a world power. Every chapter is a plot twist, every page is packed with high-energy moments. After reading, you'll just want to shout: Ten more chapters!

8. 1008 带 With Four Royal Sisters-in-Law, I’ll Reclaim My Brother’s Throne! 带着4个皇嫂，夺回皇兄江山！ Xiangxi Peach Blossom Fish香溪桃花鱼Historical269k WordsCompleted Special forces soldier Chu Jiang transmigrated into the body of an emperor and was forced to abdicate from the start. He was exiled to the frontier with his four stunning sisters-in-law, the emperor's widows. Luckily, his System's storage space was stocked with enough supplies to fill an entire county, all available at will. Before his exile, he emptied the imperial treasury, taking even the dragon throne and bed with him. On the thousand-mile journey into exile, he used his wits to outsmart all 2.9kReads8.8Score302Shelves

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   A special forces soldier transmigrates into the body of an emperor, starting with abdication and exile? With four beautiful imperial sisters-in-law and a system space (to empty the national treasury), he ventures to the frontier! He fights villains, battles the Xiongnu and Qiang people, develops the economy, trains the army, and vows to reclaim his kingdom! [Political intrigue + exhilarating story + beautiful women], a thousand-mile road to revenge—watch how I turn the tables and reclaim everything I've lost!

9. 1009 沧 Sword Shadows over the Blue Sea: The Ming Calamity 沧海剑影：明劫 Time to Eat到点就要吃饭Historical175k WordsOngoing Li Chang'an, a history student, is swept into the turmoil of the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty when a freak accident tears open a rift in time and space. An ancient sword that can suppress the vast seas links love, hatred, and intrigue across the ages, revealing a deadly game of life and death that spans four hundred years... —Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 1010 战 Warring States: I Rose to Power by Scamming Nine Farewell Drinks 战国：骗喝九次壮行酒的我崛起了 Sallow Little Face小脸蜡黄Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Warring States Era] [Master Schemer] [System] [Conquer the Realm] [Chinese Style] [Lay Low] Also known as: The Most Stubborn Soldier of the Warring States Era: He Fakes His Farewell Toast Nine Times. His Commander Begs, “Please, Just Don’t Come Back Alive!” “Does your family make a living collecting condolence money at funerals?” After transmigrating into the chaotic Warring States Era, my superior sends me to my death. I fake my farewell toast nine times and return safe and sound. With my prof 3.4kReads9.0Score198Shelves

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    Transmigrated into a lowly soldier during the Warring States period, forced to his death by his superior? He survives by relying on a skill system, tricks his superior into drinking nine farewell toasts, outlives his superior, and marries a beautiful daughter of the Mohist school! He thought it was the historical Warring States period, but it turns out to be a fantastical world of the Hundred Schools of Thought with supernatural abilities? From a lowly soldier to a high-ranking official, watch "Old Six" rise through the ranks in this fantastical Warring States period!

11. 1011 我 I Draw Cheats from 4399 and Venture into Another World 我从4399抽取外挂闯荡异世界 Hua Xu's Dream, Smoke Like Mountains华旭幻梦烟如山Historical181k WordsCompleted This book is also known as The Daily Life of 4399 Tube Bro Saving Good-for-Nothing College Students. This book includes the following elements: transmigration, a System, and 4399 mini-games. Secondary elements include urban life, history, light novels, and film and television. After failing her graduate school entrance exams, college student Wang Wei unexpectedly receives help from a System. Each time she draws a game, she transmigrates into its world. In the process, she becomes a proud wage sl 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical fiction story with some interesting details.

12. 1012 我 I Became the Invincible Overlord Through Sign-In 我靠签到成无敌主宰 Nangong Universe南宫宇宙Historical256k WordsOngoing Xiao Jingzhao, a top history student in the modern world, opens his eyes and finds himself transmigrated into the abandoned cold palace of a deposed prince of the Great Zhou dynasty, trapped in a desperate situation with his life hanging by a thread. At the critical moment, he activates the Historical Sign-In System: by signing in at historically significant locations each day, he can obtain the peerless martial prowess, political cunning, or divine weapons of the corresponding era! Sign in at X —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Trapped in the cold palace, facing certain death, a history whiz transmigrates and turns the tables! Bound to a historical check-in system, he visits legendary sites throughout history to gain superhuman abilities, outwits powerful ministers, defeats enemy states, defies fate, and ascends to the supreme throne of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

13. 1013 李 Li Chengqian Takes Charge of the Tang Dynasty, Says I, Du He 李承乾当大唐话事人，我杜荷说的 I Was Once a Fresh-Faced Young Man曾经也是个青涩的少年Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Soul Transmigration to the Tang Dynasty + Defying Fate + Lighthearted Daily Life] After transmigrating into Du He, he thinks he'll get to enjoy the life of a rich young man. Then he realizes it's the seventeenth year of the Zhenguan era, and he's approaching the day when Li Chengqian's failed rebellion will be exposed. And the news of their plot is about to get out! The result will be an execution by a cruel method! Before Du He has even been dead seven days, his beautiful princess wife is alre 15.9kReads8.0Score1.3kShelves
14. 1014 赛 Cyber Three Kingdoms: There’s No Regret in My Code 赛博三国：孤的代码里没有遗憾 Magical Little Donkey神奇小驴Sci-Fi & Apocalypse293k WordsCompleted According to the “historical database,” you are destined to lose your most loyal guard, mourn the greatest of strategists, and finally flee in disarray from the flames of Red Cliffs. “Fuck your historical setting! My fate is mine to decide, with my own code!” [System loading complete: Mengde OS is online] Watching the screen fill with red warnings, Cao Cao types the first line of code to defy fate: [Logic trap detected in the Battle of Wancheng]: Dian Wei is about to die fighting with his ba 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This Three Kingdoms novel is incredibly imaginative! History isn't set in stone; code is the answer! In a cyberpunk Three Kingdoms world brimming with cutting-edge technology, watch how the protagonist uses technology to rewrite the outcome of the Battle of Red Cliffs!

15. 1015 我 I Keep Offering Poisonous Schemes, and the Empress Calls Me the Living King of Hell 我屡献毒计，女帝直呼活阎王 A Little Crooked有点歪Historical2.9M WordsCompleted Empress: “The remnants of the previous dynasty keep causing trouble. Do you have any good ideas, Minister Lu?” Lu Duo: “Your Majesty could announce to the realm that a shrine will be built for the former imperial family, with a monument erected so their surviving followers can come pay their respects. Then, in the name of benevolence and righteousness, grant them titles as a sign of respect.” “Once they're all gathered, set the place on fire and burn them alive.” Empress: “Three ministers have b 19.3kReads8.3Score2kShelves
16. 1016 长 Ink Relics of the Long River: Qin Fires in the Night 长河遗墨：秦火照夜 Wanruo Jinghong琬若惊鸿Historical398k WordsOngoing In 2160, the Burning of the Classics War, which had raged for fifty-four years, finally came to an end. Later generations would call it the War of the Burning Classics. Humanity had won the right to survive, but had nearly lost its own history. The war destroyed archives and physical relics, while an information disaster known as White Corrosion infiltrated the last remaining databases. It did more than delete records: it altered names, dates, places, and cause and effect, giving a fabricated pa —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the future, all existing history has been maliciously altered, and future generations can no longer distinguish which past events are true and which are forgeries. Specialized recorders travel back to ancient times to search for uncontaminated, authentic evidence from ordinary people.

17. 1017 双 Bound Together Across Two Lifetimes, We’ll Grow Old Together 双世缱绻，与君共白头 Dreamer Dadao爱做梦的大道Ancient Romance727k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who rise to greatness | Complete souls | Extreme contrast | Love across two lifetimes | Sweet romance and court intrigue] A modern married couple are reborn as babies in the Tianqi Dynasty. He becomes an iron-fisted Crown Prince, commands the Xuanhuo Army, and plots to industrialize the realm. She becomes a queen of commerce, controls trade routes along three borders, and holds the lifeblood of the people in her hands! Toward their enemies, he presides over the execution of t 5.4kReads8.1Score637Shelves

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    A story of childhood sweethearts and a loving couple for 55 years in their past lives, both protagonists are reborn, and the male lead is a UI designer with a meticulously crafted political intrigue plot (implementing new policies and navigating court politics), a delicate emotional arc (daily interactions and tender care), and practical application of modern skills (double-entry bookkeeping and design applications). This multi-dimensional balance of elements makes it a well-rounded tale of sweet romance, political intrigue, powerful duo co-rule, past-life bonds, a deeply affectionate time-travel relationship, and a profound entanglement of romance and court politics.

18. 1018 充 Sentenced to Military Exile, I Use My Wits to Forge a Peaceful Age 充军死囚，靠脑子杀出个太平盛世 Lone Pine Snow孤松雪Historical183k WordsOngoing [A Scheming Tale with a System] After transmigrating into the eldest legitimate son of a disgraced crown prince, Cheng Zhao sees a female emperor usurp the throne and his father deposed. He is sentenced to death, exiled three thousand li, and sent to a death-row camp on the northern frontier to die. With his life hanging in the balance, the System activates. Dynamic visual tracking and ballistic weak-point targeting mean even a pebble can pierce a skull from a hundred paces. But as chaos descend 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The empress usurped the throne and slaughtered the lineage of the former crown prince. The male protagonist turned the tide during his escape, sniping pursuers from a distance and slashing ruthless bandits in close combat. He exchanged talents for killing enemies, improving his literary and martial skills simultaneously, and accumulating the capital to counterattack step by step.

19. 1019 盘 The History Rankings Are Revealed, Shocking Emperors Across the Ages 盘点历史金榜现，历朝诸皇天下惊 Zhang Lingtian张凌天Historical128k WordsCompleted Over five thousand years of Chinese history, countless emperors and worthy ministers have risen and fallen. Some achieved unparalleled greatness and were praised for generations, while others were so foolish and incompetent that their names stank for all eternity. Of the rulers throughout history, who deserves to be called an emperor for the ages, and who was the most infamous fool of all time? 461Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Regardless of what others say, I still believe this book is an unparalleled masterpiece. [Shy]

20. 1020 大 Great Ming: My Split Personality Is Exposed When Zhu Di Simulates My Life 大明：我人格分裂被朱棣推演曝光 Dongguo's Kid东郭先生娃Historical994k WordsOngoing Everyone knows that Prince of Han Zhu Gaoxu tripped himself with a sweeping kick, ending up as “chicken braised in a bronze vat,” while all his sons were put to death. How panicked would you be if you transmigrated as his eldest legitimate son, Zhu Zhanhe? Not panicked at all. I have six personalities. The First Emperor, Ying Zheng, teaches me how to govern. The Hegemon King, Xiang Yu, teaches me how to fight with a hammer. The Soldier Immortal, Han Xin, teaches me how to wage war. Zhuge Kongmin 4Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    These books are excellent! The beginning is intense, so please don't read them at night to avoid having trouble sleeping!

21. 1021 我 I Secretly Built a Great Qin Technological Empire in Late Ming 我在明末偷偷建立大秦科技帝国 Zhang Xiaosong章小松Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Late Ming Dynasty + Infrastructure and Troop-Building + Technological Overwhelming Force + Interstellar] In the fifteenth year of the Chongzhen reign, the land falls into chaos. Qin Tian transmigrates into this world and uses a mysterious orb in his mind to rapidly develop infrastructure and technology. He recruits and trains troops, builds up his forces, defeats rivals across the land, establishes Great Qin, and unifies the Central Plains. He then continues expanding outward, conquers the glob 3kReads8.2Score169Shelves

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    Try this one, it's fast-paced.

22. 1022 三 A Wage Slave in the Three Kingdoms: Waiting for a Reasonable Death Every Day 三国打工人：每天都在等合理死亡 The End of the Road Beyond Sight末视归途Historical145k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into Liu Bei, I realized something was wrong with this world. Guan Yu always “happened” to show up just as I was about to get myself killed, and Zhang Fei’s “recklessness” somehow saved me with perfect precision every time. The look Zhuge Liang gave me seemed to say, “Does the general wish to build an empire, or seek his own death?” When Cao Cao and I discussed heroes over wine, he leaned close and asked, “You’ve noticed too, haven’t you? This world has a script.” Only when 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a good book. I transmigrated into Liu Bei [licking the screen]. In the coalition against Dong Zhuo, I hoped every day that Dong Zhuo's army would launch a surprise attack. However, Yuan Shu forbade me to enter the core camp because of my humble origins, which allowed me to escape the night attack. In front of Sishui Pass, I volunteered to fight, thinking that I could die under Hua Xiong's blade, but Guan Yu beat me to it and killed Hua Xiong while the wine was still warm.

23. 1023 锦 The Embroidered Guards’ Prison of Martial Affairs 锦衣镇武狱 Listening to the Pagoda Bells听塔声Historical255k WordsOngoing The Ming Dynasty establishes the Bureau of Martial Registers: any martial artist who does not enter government service is branded a rebel. After the Shen family is wronged, young Shen Yan joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard and cultivates the Blood and Qi Art of Suppressing Prisons, tempering his inner strength through killing. With a discerning eye that sees guilt, he exposes every demon lurking in court and country; with a short embroidered spring saber, he subdues wicked martial artists acros 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The fictional Ming Dynasty martial arts setting is absolutely stunning! The court establishes a Martial Arts Registration Office, and the rule that those who practice martial arts are either considered rebels or officials creates immense tension. Shen Yan, a young man from the Shen family wrongly accused, joins the Imperial Guard to cultivate the Prison-Suppressing Qi and Blood Technique for revenge. The plot is well-paced, with no unnecessary filler or filler, making it increasingly addictive.

24. 1024 刚 Just After Reaching My Fief, the System Dings Me 刚到封地，系统就叮我 The Cat with No Feelings木有感情的猫Historical1.6M WordsCompleted How could a horse groom's descendant become ruler of a nation? How could the Qin people of the desolate northwest grow strong and rise to power? Reborn, he gained the aid of a System and became a ruler in his own right. Starting with a barren stretch of Qin territory, just two hundred li across, see how he defeats the Qiang and Yi tribes and drives out the Xiongnu. As foreign tribes ravage the lands of the Xia states and China's dignity is cruelly trampled, he resolutely steps forward, leading h 574Reads8.5Score100Shelves

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    That's quite interesting.

25. 1025 爷 Grandpa, Did You Really Start a Rebellion in the Underworld? 爷爷，您真在地府造反了？ A Big Shark一头大鲨鱼Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Campus Life, Everyday Moments, Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy, Supernatural, Shameless Antics, Unhinged Behavior] “Good grandson, Grandpa's out of money for the war. Hurry up and burn me some cash!” Zhang Di got nightmares like this at least once a day, but never thought much of them. Until one day, he dreamed his grandpa was fuming: “You little brat, why is it so hard to burn me some money? Fine, I'll send someone up there to teach you how to burn joss paper, step by step!” Grandpa's attacking a city? 16.9kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves

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    The first book was enjoyable and had a fun plot, but there were a lot of female characters. It updated six times a day, I think, I don't remember exactly.

26. 1026 我 I Quietly Became the Biggest Boss in the Beginner's Village 我在新手村悄悄苟成了大BOSS Qing Shan Ge青衫格Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsOngoing He transmigrates to a world of immortal cultivation, where people kill for treasure, scheme against one another, and demonic beasts roam everywhere... No, the outside world is too dangerous. Better to stay put and quietly cultivate in the beginner village. 65.2kReads8.5Score4kShelves
27. 1027 大 Great Tang: From the Start, I Took Li Er Hostage and Shocked the World! 大唐：开局挟持李二，震惊天下！ Yachun雅醇Historical1.1M WordsCompleted He transmigrated and took Li Er hostage from the start?! Ning Chen wasn’t worried. All he had to do was find a chance to help him onto the throne...! And so, on a summer morning in the ninth year of Wude, the ground beneath Xuanwu Gate was soaked in blood. Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji were both killed! Thus began the Tang Dynasty’s Zhenguan era! But Ning Chen, a hero of the Xuanwu Gate Incident, only wanted to woo Li Er’s sister... Li Er: “???” From then on, the Tang Dynasty had a Prince of Ch 4.7kReads8.6Score242Shelves
28. 1028 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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    The first book was a wildly imaginative historical story; the second one was quite good.

29. 1029 我 I'm Really Great Ming's Nine-Thousand-Year Lord 我真是大明九千岁 The Greatest Man of the Ming Dynasty明朝第一人Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Transmigrate into history and take over Wei Zhongxian’s body, seizing control of the imperial court. Watch how I save the Ming Dynasty! 1.9kReads5.5Score101Shelves
30. 1030 末 Apocalypse: I Have a Sky City 末世：我有一座天空城 Apocalyptic Oddities末日怪诞Sci-Fi & Apocalypse536k WordsOngoing [Apocalypse + base-building + mass-producing troops + conquest + do not enter if you like saintly protagonists] Hundreds of years ago, black vines suddenly covered the entire planet. Countless alien species emerged from underground, and the world fell apart. In this apocalyptic wasteland, humanity was pulled back from the brink of extinction by countless sky cities built with the help of strange biotechnology. Lin Xiu transmigrated into this world and got a sky city from the start. Not only coul 351Reads7.4Score—Shelves
31. 1031 黄 Huang Chao, the Killer Star Incarnate, Slays Eight Million Evil Spirits! 黄巢杀星附体，诛杀恶鬼八百万！ Dreams Leave No Trace梦醒无痕Historical507k WordsCompleted “The golden toad strains its eyes, and once Caozhou is overturned, the whole land will rise in rebellion.” This prophecy sparks a struggle between the imperial house of the late Tang and the rebel hero Huang Chao. It is the turning of the wheel of karma, and the will of Heaven is hard to defy. Huang Chao's “slaughter of eight million, with blood flowing for three thousand miles” plunges the already tottering Great Tang into a hopeless abyss. What kind of bloody storms, tangled grudges, and bitte 75Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Come and see! The line "Golden toads strain their eyes, overturning Caozhou and the world rebels" sets the stage for the chaotic end of the Tang Dynasty, and Huang Chao's fate is forever altered.

32. 1032 大 The Great Jin's Ultimate Tyrant 大晋极品暴君 Big Chili Pepper大辣椒Historical1.7M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Jin dynasty, the thing Jiang Ping regrets most is sleeping with the Empress. From then on, he has no choice but to stand tall and defend a man's dignity. Powerful ministers running amok? Kill! Rebelling against authority? Kill! Picking on my wife? Kill! … The Empress: You want me to divorce you? Kill! 99Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    These are some historical fiction stories I've treasured for years, mostly set in fictional worlds. They're all very good, feel free to take them.

33. 1033 女 The Empress Is at Death’s Door, So I Sneak Out to Steal the Elixir of Immortality 女帝病危，我连夜偷来长生药 Jie Han孑邯Eastern Fantasy2k WordsOngoing Chu Chen transmigrates to another world, only to become the pet cat of the female emperor of the Great Xia Kingdom. After the empress falls critically ill: [Ding! Your cat discovers that you're critically ill and steals a life-saving elixir for you in the dead of night.] [Ding! Your cat thinks your mortal body is too weak and sneaks out a Foundation-Building Pill in the dead of night.] [Ding! Your cat thinks you're too weak... It becomes the Sword God and slays ten thousand armored soldiers with —Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 1034 报 Your Majesty, the Tyrant Can Read Minds 报告娘娘，暴君他有读心术 Three Two Five三二五Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After she touched the tyrant’s skull, which had been polished into a wine bowl, she unexpectedly transmigrated into the empress who died the most gruesome death in history. Every day, she plotted to kill the tyrant and become empress in her own right, unaware that he could read minds. When the tyrant fell gravely ill, she wept and begged Heaven to let her trade her own years of life for his safety. The tyrant was deeply moved, until he suddenly heard her thoughts: [If he’s so sick, hurry up and 6kReads9.3Score1kShelves
35. 1035 三 Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao Overheard My Inner Thoughts, Though I Was Just Trying to Keep My Head Down 三国：苟神的我被曹操偷听了心声 Fined Into Bankruptcy for Being Handsome因帅被罚破产Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [System] + [cautious survival] + [laid-back] + [farming] + [dual protagonists] + [comedy] My name is Xiahou Zhe, Xiahou Dun’s younger brother. From the start, I became a low-ranking civil official in Cao Cao’s camp and awakened the power of Xiang Yu. But fighting battles is a high-risk job. What’s the difference between having only a 98 percent chance of winning and throwing your life away? My goal in life is to keep my head down, stay safe, and be a lazy fish by Cao Cao’s side, enjoying a quiet 15.5kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
36. 1036 皇 Deep in the Imperial Palace: What Could a Eunuch Possibly Be Up To? 皇家深宫：太监能有什么坏心眼？ My Integrity Needs Recharging Again节操又得充值了Historical406k WordsCompleted He transmigrates through time and lands in ancient times, only to be so unlucky that the emperor shoots him in the crotch with a bow and turns him into a eunuch! Ye Xiuyuan, his eyes brimming with resentment, obtains the Top-Tier Fake Eunuch System and promptly turns the emperor into a eunuch in return! As the only great martial artist in the world, he becomes the chief eunuch of the Imperial Household Department and thrives in the imperial palace, enjoying every luxury and sharing the emperor’s 110Reads8.8Score—Shelves
37. 1037 炎 The Legacy of Yanhuang: The Three Kingdoms Record of Little Qiao and Xuanyuan 炎黄遗风之三国小乔轩辕录 Wang Xuanzheng王萱政Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, young Qiao seeks revenge for her father and fulfills the wishes of her husband, Zhou Yu, and her son, Zhou Yi. When the eighteen warlords campaign against Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao and Liu Dai murder Qiao Mao over the shortage of provisions. His fourteen-year-old daughter, young Qiao, flees for her life and enters Bingzhou with the help of the Yellow Turbans. After gathering some followers, she joins the coalition forces in Guandong and heads to the front lines. She m 9Reads8.4Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    This is a true historical work, correcting many errors in the novel *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*. Qiao Mao, the founder of the Three Kingdoms, was murdered by Yuan Shao and Liu Dai. His 14-year-old daughter, Xiao Qiao, fled to Bingzhou with the Yellow Turban Rebellion to escape. Once she had a force, she joined the coalition of warlords to attack Dong Zhuo. Invited by Dong Zhuo, she persuaded him to move the capital to Chang'an, giving Dong Zhuo the determination to do so and providing Bingzhou with room to grow. After establishing a foothold, she joined the Yellow Turbans in killing Liu Dai. Later, in Bingzhou, she reformed the military, reformed its discipline and training, and embarked on a path to a strong army. Her battles against the Xiongnu witnessed the history of warlordism and decline. She joined Cao Cao in killing Yuan Shao, avenging a blood feud. Under Cao Cao's supervision, she held a national-level ancestral worship ceremony at Longshan, bidding farewell to her father and grandfather. The loss of her son cast suspicion on Cao Cao, and her husband Zhou Yu's dream of conquering Xichuan was stolen by Liu Bei, leading her to a path of struggle for power for both husband and son. Her life was so difficult, so let's name her Qiao Xin!

38. 1038 快 Quick Transmigration: Dear Hosts, Please Note That I’m Going to Be So Cute You’ll Die 快穿：各位饲主请注意，我就是要萌死你啊 Sang Xinli桑心离Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Animal quick transmigration + adorable pets + lighthearted + healing + one-on-one romance] Other people who quick transmigrate usually become human, but Xu Qiaoqiao is the only one who turns into an animal every single time. The first time, she becomes a little rabbit. Luckily, it's a cultivation world, so she still has a chance to become human. She sets off on that quest and, through a twist of fate, travels with a big gray wolf. And then she ends up with a big gray wolf. A rabbit ends up with 1.7kReads9.2Score170Shelves

    Reader note

    The male and female protagonists transmigrate into various animals and fall in love; it's a pure and innocent romance.

39. 1039 哈 Hahaha, Great Ming 哈哈哈，大明 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In an age when everyone is rebelling, to survive, you have to be more ruthless than every rebel king. You have to become the greatest rebel king of all. Take down Gao Yingxiang first, then Zhang Xianzhong, then Li Zicheng, and after that, go straight for the Eight Banners. You Manchus, your emperor is back. 461.1kReads9.4Score69.4kShelves

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    Just look at it.

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