Recommend Historical Fiction Set in Ancient Times Rated 9.8 or Higher 求9.8分以上的古代历史小说

1. 401 风 When the Wind Rises in Lingbiao: The Five Dynasties’ Seven Governors 风起岭表之五代七刺史 Dust Watching from East Mountain东山望之尘Historical117k WordsCompleted Ning Mengli possessed strength enough to reach the heavens and virtue that rivaled the divine emperor. He guarded the nation's frontier and reclaimed the wilderness. Ning Changzhen had the ambition to encompass mountains and rivers and the noble bearing of clouds and mist. He subdued Jiaozhi, campaigned against Linyi, and seized Shebei. Ning Yuan Ti was the first successful candidate in the imperial examinations from Lingnan, a distinguished remonstrance official in the Kaiyuan Golden Age. Begin 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It got a perfect score!!!

2. 402 折 The Delicate Beauty’s Tears 折娇啼 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted [The hero regrets everything to the point of madness + the leads torment each other + a friend steals the heroine away + the second male lead gets the girl + no reconciliation after a breakup + pure historical angst + the heroine ends up with the second male lead] Shen Yanzhi, heir to the Marquis of Jinghai in the Great Chu Kingdom, had just come third in the palace examination when he was unexpectedly captured by the Eastern Qiang Kingdom and married off to Qin Guiwan, a woman of Eastern Qiang 8.3kReads9.3Score887Shelves

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   These books are worth reading; they are very good, with engaging content and interconnected plots.

3. 403 宋 The Song Dynasty: The History That Should Have Been 宋朝：本应如此的的历史 Bai Zihang白子杭Historical592k WordsCompleted He is the light, and I am the shadow. He dons the imperial robes, while I toil away, mending every crack in the future. By the end of my life, the Great Song will be invincible, shining forever like the sun and moon. Hidden in the shadows of the history books, I am the one and only player behind the Great Song. Three hundred years of regret will be wiped away in a single stroke, and I will reshape the heavens for Huaxia. Zhao Muchen (Zhao Kuanghong) 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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   How many regrets were there in the Song Dynasty? I transmigrated into the body of the elder brother of Emperor Taizu, who was not recorded in history. I worked behind the scenes to support the dynasty, and I was a mutual influence with Zhao Kuangyin, enabling the Song Dynasty to truly rise and become a powerful nation!

4. 404 穿 Transmigrating as the Welding-Warrior Emperor, I Join Hands with My Beloved to Secure the Realm 穿越焊武大帝，携手红颜定江山 Tan Baida谭百搭Historical291k WordsOngoing In a world torn apart by chaos, life is cheap, and from the start all you have is a pair of welding tongs that can shoot electricity? Lu Mingyuan: “If the world has fallen apart, I’ll weld it back together with my own hands!” Clear land and fertilize it → build an iron-walled fortress → found the Eternal Empire. The road to industrial domination begins! [Upgrade your territory’s buildings: ramshackle thatched hut → brick courtyard → steel fortress!] [Boost productivity: hand forging → hydraulic 10Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   In a chaotic world where the strong rule, the protagonist, who comes from another world, is invincible on the battlefield and strategizes in the imperial court with his advanced knowledge and outstanding abilities. Together with his confidante, he unites to conquer the vast land.

5. 405 临 Secret Files of Lin’an 临安暗卷 Su Yi1022苏沂1022Mystery181k WordsCompleted My name is Chen Xiu. Before I transmigrated, I was a PhD in archival studies from a top-tier university. After transmigrating, I became an eighth-rank assistant magistrate in Lin’an Prefecture. Put simply, I’m in charge of the archives. On my first day at work, the dust in the archive vault nearly killed me. Yellowing case files were piled into mountains, and mice had made themselves at home among them. My colleagues shook their heads. “This place hasn’t produced a capable person in three hundre 235Reads—Score100Shelves

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   A must-read for anyone experiencing a reading slump! An ancient archivist solves cases with his expertise! The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking official in Lin'an, using his archival knowledge to organize files. He uncovers a series of unsolved cases with a single speck of cinnabar, revealing the mysterious organization "The Other Shore Society" and compromising information on officials! A powerful minister thinks burning down the archives solves everything, but the protagonist pulls a fast one: "I've memorized all the files!" Full of suspense and brimming with intelligence!!

6. 406 我 At the Beginning of My Life 我生之初 Little He Doesn't Make Thunder小禾不打雷Ancient Romance461k WordsOngoing No money, no power, no influence An undocumented nobody + a destitute orphan girl + an amnesiac + teleportation Huh? How did teleportation get in there? No idea. I've lost my memory, so how would I remember all that... Searching for my memories... Run into a wrongful accusation while attending a wedding feast? Don't worry, watch her work. Your best friend is about to be left with nothing? Don't worry, watch her work. Your pursuer's entire family is about to be wiped out? Don't worry, watch her 2.9kReads—Score100Shelves

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   The female protagonist has lost all her memories but possesses the ability to teleport. She longs to attend He Yun's wedding. During a casual conversation at Juzhen Pavilion, she learns that the Qian family had already planned to curry favor with a noble family in the capital and then break off the engagement.

7. 407 从 From Tiger Cave, I Conquer the Three Kingdoms 从老虎洞开始争霸三国 Uncle Zhang from Fan Dou Garden翻斗花园张叔叔Historical701k WordsOngoing A classic Three Kingdoms tale of farming, fighting, and striving for supremacy. One day, when Tang Song looked back on the road he had traveled, he realized that though the heroes of the realm were as numerous as carp crossing the river, they had all fallen into his grasp! The story moves at a very slow pace, making it a good way to pass the time when you have nothing to do. 58Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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   It's rare to see a new book with such a profound feel right from the start! The protagonist travels back to the first year of the Xiping era, where he, as a one-year-old child, experiences banditry firsthand. A maid sacrifices herself to protect him, and they encounter a tiger in a mountain cave. The story begins with a chaotic world of warlords vying for power. The writing is skillful and worth savoring.

8. 408 水 Water Margin: The World’s in Chaos, So What? 水浒：天下大乱关我屁事 Words Can Heal文字能治病Historical182k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into the world of Water Margin by accident. Before me was a world overrun with heroes, and behind me lay chaos where the people could barely survive. Murder and arson were everyday occurrences, while mountain spirits and monsters appeared and vanished without warning. The System said: Get fifty people to come eat at the tavern, and you’ll receive a pocket dimension. I looked at the counter showing 0/50, then at the three hunters fleeing through the woods in the distance. They’d m 482Reads—Score117Shelves

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   The Northern Song Dynasty was so magnificent! Why did the Jingkang Incident occur?

9. 409 南 Farming Amid the Chaos of the Northern and Southern Dynasties 南北乱世我种田 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Transmigration, power struggles, war, farming The chaotic Northern and Southern Dynasties era is impossible to survive in! Then let's fight! A mysterious, stunningly beautiful shaman? I'll make her my wife. The Baiyue tribes in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains? They're one of us, so don't panic! A refugee-army general with a mysterious background? A good brother, let's make our way together! The lofty aristocratic clans? I can't kill you all… The Two Jin dynasties and the Northern and Southern D 2kReads8.9Score209Shelves

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   💥Highly recommend ①②③

10. 410 穿 Back in the Peaceful Years, I Saved an Emperor Named Chai Rong 穿回太平年，救了个皇帝叫柴荣 Stole the Stars劫了星星Male-Channel Fanfiction360k WordsCompleted After a failed resuscitation, modern emergency physician Shen Yi transmigrates into Shen Qian, a junior medic traveling with the Later Zhou army. He opens his eyes to blood and fire in the military camp, where he uses modern medicine to stitch wounds and clean injuries, and devises a triage system. From an old soldier, he learns that it is the sixth year of the Xiande era, the final year of Chai Rong's northern campaign. This greatest ruler of the Five Dynasties has less than a year to live, whi 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An emergency room doctor unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a poor family physician in the Later Zhou Dynasty and joins Chai Rong's Northern Expeditionary Army. In the midst of the sword-wielding military camp, he uses the most primitive tools to provide the most professional medical care, transforming from a questionable "unorthodox" physician into a respected physician. When he understands Chai Rong's condition and the fate of the Later Zhou Dynasty, this ordinary doctor shoulders the heavy responsibility of rewriting history.

11. 411 大 The Chongzhen Emperor of the Great Ming: I Don't Want to Hang Myself 大明崇祯：朕不想上吊 Just a Little Fool一个小傻子呀Historical266k WordsOngoing Conquer the land of the Japanese pirates, push all the way to the Arctic Circle, seize Antarctica, and advance into the Atlantic. Wherever the sun and moon shine shall be Ming territory. The Chongzhen Emperor is a ruler who has no intention of hanging himself. With his iron-willed ministers, surrendered warlords, and brilliant practical scholars, he carves out the revival of an empire from the ruins. Zhu Youjian tosses his edict aside. “I received the Mandate of Heaven. How could I hang myself a 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you feel sorry for Emperor Chongzhen, you must read this! Breaking free from the tragic fate of history, Zhu Youjian was no longer stubborn and self-willed. He won over a group of capable ministers and generals, solved the financial and tax problems of the late Ming Dynasty, ushered in the industrial age ahead of schedule, and made the Ming Dynasty's territory spread all over the world, overturning all the regrets of the late Ming Dynasty!

12. 412 秦 Qin's Lament: The Phoenix Takes Flight 秦殇：凤凰于飞 Cao Qian Qian草芊芊Anime Fanfiction265k WordsCompleted Phoenixes take flight amid troubled times and passing years; clear streams, a broken bridge. It was only because we happened to meet in a sea of people that you caught my eye… To one of us, it was fate; to the other, resentment. 9Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    The first book is a historical novel about Xiang Yu, Yu Ji, and Ziying at the end of the Qin Dynasty. The other two are pure ancient romance novels, both of which are completed works with excellent writing and plot.

13. 413 青 The Qingfu Chronicles: My Years as an Official in Northern Song 青蚨录：我在北宋当官那些年 1,318 Shooting Stars Hit Me1318颗流星砸到我Historical320k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Northern Song, the wastrel Zhao Buqi stumbles upon a “Mother Coin of the Green Fly” and embarks on a life full of extraordinary encounters. What kind of nonsense is this? Zhao Buqi somehow becomes an official, befriends a bunch of remarkable men, and finds himself surrounded by stunning beauties. With the protagonist’s luck, the wastrel even grows into a hero who fights the Jin! Yet he is also tormented by the mystery of his own origins. Fate’s cycle turns! A far greate 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A spoiled young master unexpectedly acquires a fortune in gold and becomes an official in the Northern Song Dynasty, achieving financial freedom! But with the Jin army's iron hooves approaching, will he choose to live a life of debauchery or use his wealth to save the country? His choice will determine the fate of the Song Dynasty!

14. 414 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 19.1kReads7.8Score1.8kShelves

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    [Attention][Attention] The number one author of alternate history @2023 🌈 Excellent portrayal of history and a large ensemble cast of characters. Looking back at the early plot, it's a glimpse of brilliance, but 🍉 it plays a crucial role in the later plot, adding many surprises and unexpected twists. After 1 million words, 🍓 you will definitely be immersed in the historical game the author has created. 🌈 ① The protagonist starts out weak and bullied but grows stronger and stronger, 🌠 the later parts feel increasingly profound, 🍀 the harem is not just for show, but also includes characters with both literary and martial skills and strategic acumen.

15. 415 潜 The Hidden Dragon on the Road 潜龙在途 Loves Chewing on Pencil Tips爱咬铅笔头Historical1.7M WordsCompleted A lowly prison escort, yet he carries royal blood. An obscure yamen runner, yet he becomes a spoiler in the dynasty's succession struggle. The undercurrents stirring beneath the rising storm are the most terrifying of all... 1.8kReads8.2Score202Shelves

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    The appearance of the mysterious woman in blue shattered the peace of Liangzhou City. Her secret dealings with Wang Yashi and her deep connection with the Liu family made the young man's investigation fraught with difficulties, and every glance between them was full of hidden scheming.

16. 416 宫 Palace Murder 宫杀 Cao Qian Qian草芊芊Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted The realm and the beloved, the constraints of imperial power and the freedom of love: they have never been easy to reconcile. The palace walls and secluded courtyards were never where I belonged. They were filled with treasures and every luxury imaginable, yet had no love, no family affection, and no friendship. Behind the splendor and imperial favor lay the loss of humanity under imperial power. Behind that supreme authority lay the wanton trampling of love. 38Reads8.7Score—Shelves
17. 417 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 8.3kReads8.2Score711Shelves
18. 418 犹 I Still Remember That Startling Glance 犹记惊鸿照影 Wind Gathers, Snow Dances风凝雪舞Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted Beneath the bridge of sorrow, spring waves run green; once, a startled swan’s reflection shimmered there. Her younger sister’s unexpected flight from her wedding left her no choice but to marry into the imperial family. From spending her wedding night alone to learning of the husband’s unforgettable past, she faced it all with calm acceptance. Marrying a prince meant love was never part of the bargain. All she cared about was keeping her family safe and at peace. She stood by his side as he clim 1.1kReads9.0Score124Shelves
19. 419 不 The Undying Starveling 不死饿殍 Yu Jinhe余瑾和Eastern Fantasy996k WordsOngoing Tomato Original: They all call me Shen Qianqiu, or the Undying Wretch. I survived the meat hooks used to butcher people for food, weathered the storms of the Tang and Song dynasties, and witnessed the flames of war under the Yuan and Ming... I have walked this mortal world for a thousand years. “They ate me for a thousand years. At last, they ate me into a god.” 3.3kReads—Score260Shelves

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    When Wen Jichang split the profits 40/60 at the end, I had only one thought: it's so interesting to see smart people doing business together.

20. 420 大 Great Ming: The Empire’s Glory Shines Across the Globe 大明：帝国光辉照耀全球 One Moment of Foolishness, a Lifetime of Regret糊涂一时误终身Historical73k WordsOngoing Historical what-if + no System + dual souls + hilarious wish-fulfillment. Close my eyes, and I see a crooked old locust tree. Open them, and I'm on the imperial bed in the Forbidden City, clad in the dragon robe and seated at the very pinnacle of power. But another voice rings in my ears, filled with grief and despair: it belongs to the original Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian. One imperial body, two souls. One is the doomed ruler of a fallen dynasty, destined to hang himself at Coal Hill as his country —Reads—Score—Shelves

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21. 421 仙 The Han Dynasty of the Immortals: A Quest for Immortality in the Late Han 仙汉汉末龙虎寻仙记 Cloud Bean Filling云豆馅Xianxia226k WordsOngoing If you're not a hero, don't read the Three Kingdoms. And if you're a hero, how could you not understand the loneliness of troubled times? Everyone, there are more Three Kingdoms novels on the market than you could haul away in a wagon. But after looking through them all, I can count on one hand the ones I could actually keep reading. Is it because the authors lack skill? No. The problem is that fast-food template: the moment the protagonist gets a cheat, the Five Tiger Generals are reduced to 33Reads—Score165Shelves

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

22. 422 家 The Lucky Little Wife Who Brings Prosperity to Her Husband 家有旺夫小福妻 Aow Big Meow嗷大喵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted On the day Cheng Wulang of the Cheng family in Jiqing Village, Bali Town, married a bride to bring him good luck, the bride was switched for a little girl who hadn’t even grown up yet. The entire village waited to laugh at them. But after the little girl joined the family, the Chengs’ lives changed beyond recognition. The sickly husband she married later became the chief minister. The close friends she picked up along the way turned out to be princesses and commandery princesses. Even the nephew 10.2kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves

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    Both are very good and worth watching.

23. 423 修 Cultivating Immortality Starts With Finding a Little Cauldron 修仙从拣到小鼎开始 Warm Sister, the Little Fairy from Wuxi无锡小仙女暖姐儿Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsOngoing On a bitterly cold winter day, Zhang Yiqun is forced by his uncle to chop firewood. Just as hunger and cold are getting the better of him, a bronze cauldron falls from the sky, smashing through a tree and leaving a huge crater. The cauldron can automatically absorb spiritual energy and duplicate items, helping him solve the problem of going hungry. But when he enters the world of immortal cultivation, he discovers the cauldron's powers go far beyond that. It can heal wounds, refine pills, and ev 949Reads9.0Score154Shelves

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    This is a really good cultivation novel, I highly recommend it! [Thumbs up][OK][Smirk]

24. 424 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 rating of 8.4 Is not low among new books released in 2025. This is a particularly ambitious and potentially monumental work. Understanding this book is essential to truly understanding history and the intrigue of power.

25. 425 白 White Horse Treading on New Frost 白马踏新霜 Ironclanging in a Lonely City孤城打铁声Historical744k WordsOngoing Gu Changan is sixteen. A remnant soldier from the old Northern Camp, a master from a deserted temple, a barefoot girl, a divine black hound, and the phantom of a white horse all come to his side one after another. His father, Gu Qing, has been gone for ten years. His mother, Su Wantang, died suddenly in a single day. Before his teacher was executed, he left behind only a cryptic message. Gu Changan thought he was simply going to save someone. Only later did he learn that the snows and storms of 8Reads—Score408Shelves
26. 426 我 I Build Infrastructure in Ancient Times 我在古代搞基建 Chi Mitang池米唐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + Infrastructure Building + Career-Focused + Fiercely Protective + Clear-Eyed Heroine] Original title: Building Infrastructure in Ancient Times Tang Yixuan, a brilliant engineer, transmigrates into the body of a woman who has taken her brother’s place as the new magistrate of Qingchuan County. To stay alive, she racks her brains and exhausts every resource at her disposal. She builds waterworks, raises tall buildings, paves roads with concrete, and constructs a city. Be 4.4kReads9.1Score572Shelves

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    You can try this; it's also quite pretty.

27. 427 将 My General Has Eight Hundred Schemes, All to Make Me Have His Baby 将军八百个心眼子，都想哄我生崽 Yun Nianer云念儿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Adorable Kids + Mutual Devotion + Sweet and Satisfying] As soon as Tong Hua transmigrates, someone schemes against her, and she spends one night with Gu Zhanxiao, the Northern Defender General. Five years later, Tong Hua makes a triumphant return with her adorable little one in tow. In a private room at the Ruyi Hall, Gu Zhanxiao grabs Tong Hua by the waist and drawls with roguish swagger, “Your waist is so slender. Just like it was five years ago.” Tong Hua glares at him. “Gu Zhanxiao, have yo 2.4kReads9.2Score403Shelves
28. 428 这 This Kept Woman Has a Conscience, Just Not Much of One 这个外室有点良心，但不多 Aow Big Meow嗷大喵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (One-on-one romance + Both leads are each other's first and only + Ridiculous, no-logic comedy + Mind-reading + Adorable child + Hero has no legal wife) After a week of staying up late and working overtime, office drone Song Qingran died suddenly and became the Prince of Nanliang, Ning Zhuo’s mistress, kept at his country estate. At first, Ning Zhuo told her, “I don't expect you to have power, wealth, or a respectable background. You'll get five hundred taels every month, delivered on schedule. 12.4kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves
29. 429 大 Great Tang: Wanyan Gou of Great Jin Didn't Think I'd Still Be Here, Did You? 大唐：大金完颜构没想到我还在吧 Qiu Wushan, Who Loves Fresh Shrimp Wontons爱吃鲜虾抄手的仇无善Historical1.5M WordsCompleted For thousands of miles, one lonely fortress, garrisoned by soldiers with white hair. The shame of Jingkang remains unavenged. When will the hatred of loyal subjects be wiped away? Drive our chariots forth and smash through the gaps in Helan Mountain. Let us feast on the flesh of the northern barbarians and drink the blood of the Xiongnu with laughter. Then we’ll reclaim our lost land and pay our respects at the imperial court. The toughest men of Anxi run into the Zhao emperor, whose bones are s 275Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The internal factional struggles within the Liao Dynasty, the conflicts between Emperor Tianzuo and Xiao Fengxian, and the schemes of Aguda and his ministers in the Jin Dynasty are all adapted based on historical facts. Readers familiar with the history of the Song, Jin, and Liao Dynasties will have a better reading experience.

30. 430 开 From the Start, I Was Forced into Slavery! Now I’ll Become a God! 开局被强！从奴隶开始成神！ I Am我乃Eastern Fantasy110k WordsCompleted 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book predates the burning of books and burying of scholars by Qin Shi Huang! It was compiled from extensive research, including the *Zuo Zhuan*, *Lüshi Chunqiu*, *Mu Tianzi Zhuan*, and *Shan Hai Jing*. Please enjoy!

31. 431 旺 Bringing Fortune to Her Husband and Glory to His Clan! The General's Wife Is a True Lucky Star! 旺夫！兴族！将军夫人真锦鲤！ March Sluggishness三月意懒Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged, handsome and tragic general × a delicate beauty who cries at the drop of a hat; marriage first, love later + sweet romance + age gap] Cheng Yang is the Liang dynasty’s greatest general: stern, ruthless, and utterly brutal in his methods. People in court call him the “Fourth Chancellor.” Despite his outstanding military service, he is cursed with the fate of a lone star. His father and brothers are all dead, his birth mother is gravely ill, and his sister-in-law has gone 12.5kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
32. 432 带 Bringing Poetry to the Tang Dynasty 带着诗词闯大唐 Piao Feng Zhi飘风知Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Poetry-Based Face-Slapping + Power-Play Wish Fulfillment + Romance Between Two Strong Leads] The moment he opens his eyes, office worker Wang Zhishun has a Jinwu Guard's blade at his throat and has become the Tang Dynasty's most wanted criminal! At death's door, he blurts out Xin Qiji's line, “I searched for her thousands of times in the crowd,” and the princess takes him back to her residence: “This poem is yours to give me, and your life belongs to me!” From then on, Chang'an 1.7kReads8.1Score115Shelves

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    The author's knowledge base is amazing! And that poem they wrote, "Ode to Human Bones," with its lines "The imperial concubine's rainbow-colored robes are cut from clouds and mist, the sword is spun from the skin of the dead in the south," really shocked me! It truly is a case of "When the dynasty prospers, the people suffer; when the dynasty falls, the people suffer!" Seeing Zi'an being tortured later on made me cry so much! How could it be so cruel? [Crying][crying][crying] What will happen to Chi Ying and Cheng Ling? Cheng Ling is kept in the dark and will be tortured tomorrow. How will Zi'an survive? I'm so looking forward to the rest of the story! Author, please update soon, I can't get enough!

33. 433 北 A Northern Song Dynasty Guide to Climbing the Official Ladder 北宋升官手册 Retired Artist 04退役艺术家04Historical503k WordsOngoing The ratings just opened. They'll go up later. [Historical Transmigration] [Imperial Examinations] [Officialdom] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] What were the regrets of the Northern Song Dynasty? Was it that Liu Yong's lyrics were sung throughout the land, while he himself spent half his life in disappointment? Was it that Fan Zhongyan cared deeply for the realm, yet his Qingli Reforms were abandoned halfway through? Or was it the unfulfilled ambition to pacify the Rong, amid the nort 1.3kReads7.2Score153Shelves

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    The book introduces a strong sense of suspense with the line that someone is willing to pay for his leg. Despite suffering excruciating pain, Tong Xin grits his teeth and investigates his opponent's background, refusing to yield even in dire straits. The protagonist's indomitable will is truly remarkable. If you enjoy stories of protagonists overcoming adversity and surviving, this book is worth reading.

34. 434 不 If You Won't Write the Memorial, Why Are You Going on the Northern Campaign? 不写出师表，你北什么伐呀！ Autumn Wind Over Luoshui洛水秋风Historical2.8M WordsCompleted “This place is so delightful, I could forget all about Shu!” Liu Shan, who left behind this timeless saying, thought he had died. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become Zhao Gou, the emperor of the Great Song. With none of Zhao Gou's memories, he gazed at the officials filling the court and fell into deep thought. They have a chancellor here too? The name Qin Hui might not sound like much, but surely he's as capable in both letters and arms as my foster father! Hmm? Wait, why is there 43.1kReads8.9Score4.6kShelves
35. 435 键 Yang Tinghe on the Keyboard 键盘上的杨廷和 Little Bao Is So Nice小宝很奈斯Historical481k WordsCompleted [Yang Tinghe | Male-Centered Lead | Historical Epic | Romance and Marriage | Political Intrigue] Yang Tinghe, grand secretary of the Ming dynasty, recounts his romantic and political adventures in modern language, with a playful take on his own life. [Matchmaking Trip to Yunnan] Help Mu Cong put down the Xundian rebellion and bring the region under direct administration. [Wedding Night] My concubine climbed into my bed... [The Truth About Grain Transport] Men and women alike are beheaded. [The 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A first-person narrative masterpiece crafted by a 985 literature PhD, with a tight plot and no filler words, consistently updated with four episodes daily. The Prime Minister himself declares it a masterpiece.

36. 436 一 One Essay on Young China, and I’m Forced to Rebel 一篇少年华夏说，我被迫造反 Xinghan Xuanyu星汉玄羽Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Liu Wu shouted from the podium: “Great Qian is weak and declining. Today, things have reached the point of no return.” “The imperial clan and the nobles and officials cling to outdated ways, covering up the truth with empty appearances.” “Proud Huaxia is scorned by the nations and looked down upon by foreign peoples.” “We scholars have studied the books of the sages so hard. How can we not do everything in our power to turn the tide and restore the Han?” One scholar said, “Liu Wu, are you trying 3.7kReads8.6Score254Shelves
37. 437 女 The Empress Took My Military Power? Damn It, I Raised an Army in Rebellion 女帝夺我兵权？特么反手起兵造反 Master Jieshan戒善大师Historical470k WordsCompleted In the Great Qian Empire, Qin Tian transmigrates into the son of the aging Marquis of Zhenbei, only to be cast aside by the empress once he’s served his purpose. To defend the nation’s borders, the old marquis led his troops in a bloody battle against the northern barbarians, wiping them out and dying for his country. The Zhenbei Army suffered heavy losses and its elite forces were wiped out, but the empress seized the opportunity to issue an edict accusing the family of treason. She stripped th 173Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Ancient political intrigue novels

38. 438 白 White Owl Stirs the Seas 白枭乱海 Li Yu618黎渔618Historical609k WordsCompleted This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It's a slow-burning, hard-hitting tale of artisans' tragic struggle to survive and hold on to their humanity as technology twists their craft. Tang Jian was an artisan who had spent half his life preserving traditional skills. Sugar was his material, his craft his blade, and his fingertips once shaped the warmth of everyday life and the beauty of handmade objects. As chaos engulfed the world, survival became his only obsession. He turned his extraordinary s 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Using sugar as a weapon to analyze the maritime trade war under the Ming Dynasty's maritime ban

39. 439 胎 Reborn in the Womb, I Play at Revenge in an Imperial Exam Novel 胎穿后我在科举文里玩复仇 Ants Love Climbing Walls蚂蚁爱爬墙Historical345k WordsCompleted [Humble Origins + Daily Life + Revenge + Imperial Examinations + Political Scheming + Cunning + No CP + Small Pocket Space (Though I guess a dozen cubic meters still counts)] The orphan Chen Zhijing is born into another life and becomes Chen Shijiu. At last, he has a grandmother who loves him more than life itself, along with parents and an older brother. Just when he thinks he can spend this life happily with his family, working together toward a comfortable life, he is forced onto the path of 320Reads7.2Score—Shelves
40. 440 宋 Song Shinian 宋拾年 Lord Rough Stone原石君Historical943k WordsCompleted At the end of a dynasty, the surface gleams with prosperity, but rot has long spread through it from top to bottom! The royal family is spineless, the court is full of officials who draw salaries without doing their jobs, corruption runs rampant, and bandits rule the mountains and waterways. The world is plunged into darkness, while foreign tribes circle like hungry tigers, plotting to destroy the nation and exterminate its people! Together with the woman he loves, he will turn the tide, restore 209Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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

41. 441 骑 Mount & Blade: The Bandit King's Entrepreneurial Journey at the End of the Han Dynasty 骑砍：汉末山大王创业记 Ordinary Person of the World k世间俗人kHistorical553k WordsOngoing New book! Wang Ba transmigrates to the late Han Dynasty and, from the start, becomes a bandit chieftain with a childish streak and awakens the Mount and Blade System. With the System’s support, he launches his rise to power, killing local tyrants, recruiting mighty generals, and seizing beauties. He sweeps all before him, rising from a nobody in the chaos to the ruler of the realm! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Without family connections or powerful backers, he transmigrated into the past as a lowly young bandit leader, but fortunately, he gained the assistance of the Mount & Blade system. He suppressed local powerful and wicked families, recruited fierce warriors from all walks of life, and rose from a mountain bandit to control the world.

42. 442 古 A Guide to Surviving as a Lowborn Son in Ancient Times 古代庶子生存指南 Ms. Cabbage包菜女士Ancient Romance412k WordsCompleted [The male lead transmigrates without a golden finger; domestic family life; studying for the imperial examinations; the female lead appears late; fictional historical setting] After transmigrating as the concubine-born son of a civil official in an unknown dynasty, Huaize planned to take life easy and be a contented freeloader in the ancient world. But Huaize had hoped to keep to himself, only to discover that in an age when collective punishment was common, everyone in a prominent family had 7.9kReads8.4Score600Shelves
43. 443 穿 Transmigrating to the Warring States: Two Rice Balls in the Second Year of Eiroku 穿越战国：永禄二年的两个饭团 Deep Dive Premonition深潜预知Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Sengoku Japan, in the second year of Eiroku. Two rice balls save a life. No System, no golden finger. Only increasingly hazy knowledge of the future, a bold yet cautious way of handling affairs, and a man from a later age who rises from humble beginnings. Starting with nothing, he survives the chaos, stands tall, and fights his way to prominence, eventually vying for supremacy in the Sengoku era. He studies medicine and builds castles, trains in swordsmanship and spearmanship, and learns the p 2.8kReads—Score355Shelves

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    Is the Japanese Sengoku period a good fit? Starting from humble beginnings, it depicts a chaotic era of conquest, farming, building ships and cannons, vying for supremacy, with the protagonist fighting the Jurchens in the mid-game, establishing the Liaodong Army, building treasure ships, fighting the Dutch and Portuguese in Southeast Asia, conquering India, discovering Australia, seizing the Middle East, entering the Americas, and confronting Western powers.

44. 444 开 Song Renzong from the Start: I’ll Send the Entire Court of Nobles to Their Graves! 开局宋仁宗，我给满朝朱紫送终！ How Was Ah Xuan Already Taken?阿烜怎么被占了Historical588k WordsCompleted On his first day after transmigrating into the Song Dynasty, Zhao Yan found himself in a nightmare from the start. The army had been wiped out at Sanchuan Pass, Western Xia’s cavalry had smashed through the frontier, yet the court was full of high officials who could only kneel and weep in protest: “Your Majesty! We must not abandon the laws of our ancestors!” He smashed the peace treaty memorial and sneered as he pointed at the censor-in-chief. “The enemy is only eight hundred li from Bianjing. 95Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a great alternative to many other things.

45. 445 开 From the Start, Signing In for the White-Robed Army: A Commoner's Son Becomes King 开局签到白袍军：庶子称王 Tired Bird of Qianzhou虔州倦鸟Historical227k WordsCompleted Gu Fan transmigrated. He arrived in a dynasty that had never existed before. He became the illegitimate son of the Dingyuan Marquis's household, who had died of illness in bed. The court was in turmoil, and foreign tribes on all sides watched hungrily. His birth mother had died young, his father ignored him, and treacherous men were plotting against him. As an illegitimate son, Gu Fan could only enlist in the army and fight for a way out. He awakened a sign-in System, receiving the Martial King 1.5kReads6.3Score100Shelves
46. 446 一 Every Inch of Land, a Drop of Blood (Complete in 5 Volumes) 一寸河山一寸血（全五册） Fifty Provinces Beyond the Pass关河五十州Historical889k WordsCompleted A sweeping account of China's resistance against Japan, bringing the history of the main Chinese front to life. After five years of anticipation from a million readers, the complete, unabridged edition is finally here! War is only part of history. War is stirring, but the full story is even more compelling. Every inch of land was bought with blood. We salute the veterans and must never forget our national humiliation! Beginning with the Huanggutun Incident and the September 18 Incident, and taki 3.2kReads9.6Score507Shelves

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    A decent historical novel

47. 447 为 To Avoid Getting Beaten, I Started Studying for the Imperial Exams 为了不挨打，开始考科举 Yu Su鱼素Historical1.4M WordsOngoing One day, Shen Qingyun becomes the youngest son of a farming family and thinks he can spend his whole life as a freeloader. But then disaster strikes, and he faces a dire predicament: His eldest brother went off to take a temporary job, but came back dead, wrapped in a straw mat; Other families in the village have several sons, but the Shen family has only him, their sole heir; His shrewish, favoritism-prone mother, his mistreated nieces, and his stooped, adopted father all depend on him; Bearing 1.4kReads8.6Score147Shelves
48. 448 来 Since I'm Already Here, I'll Save the Great Ming 来都来了，我要救大明 Daoyang's Victorious Fighting Buddha道阳的斗战胜佛Historical2.0M WordsOngoing My new work is out! Please check it out on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 92Reads—Score142Shelves

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    Try this old-school time-travel novel set in the Ming Dynasty. Although it has no rating, it doesn't have a system or cheat codes, and the villains aren't stupid. But it has all the elements of cunning political intrigue, bloody war, espionage, and assassination.

49. 449 烦 I’m So Sick of This! When Can I Go Home? 烦死了！什么时候才能回家 Crispy Jianbing脆煎饼果子Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Transmigration, alternate world, no romance, System (I wrote this without thinking things through. All the setting details are just there to serve the plot, so please don't overthink them. Just enjoy the story!) Jiang Tuan transmigrated, and before he could even come up with an excuse, a group of powerful figures saw right through his identity. Just as he thought they'd mistake him for a monster and burn him alive, he suddenly realized that they were all pretty friendly toward him. He got it. Al 3.1kReads7.2Score279Shelves
50. 450 向 Sending College Students to Qin Shi Huang 向秦始皇送上大学生 Ju Mo居墨Historical418k WordsCompleted Qin Dynasty Development Co. is now open! Boss Ying Zheng is hiring senior college interns from every major. Meals and lodging included, internship credit provided. Don't miss this opportunity as you pass by!!! The truth is, after a careless System accidentally bound itself to Qin Shi Huang, it had no choice but to trick college students into coming to the Qin Dynasty and help it finish its mission as soon as possible. Who will be the lucky one chosen? 1.3kReads8.7Score126Shelves

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