Stories About Transmigrating into a Fictional Ancient Historical World and Turning Your Life Around 穿越到【架空+历史+古代+逆袭】的小说

1. 51 大 The Great Ming's Lord of the Seas 大明镇海王 Arctic Roasted Sweet Potato北极烤地瓜Historical2.1M WordsOngoing [Ming dynasty, soul transmigration, saving the Crown Princess, saving Zhu Ying, saving Zhu Biao, saving Empress Ma, saving Xu Da, saving Lan Yu] Zhang Wuxian transmigrates to the eleventh year of Hongwu. He plans to lie flat and do nothing, but his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder won’t let him tolerate anything “illogical,” so he has to fix it all. Even more absurdly, he has a System in his head that automatically provides solutions and supplies every time his compulsions flare up, and it d 2.3kReads—Score192Shelves

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   A well-written and enjoyable historical novel about time travel to the Ming Dynasty. Also known as "The Great Ming King Who Guards the Seas." Zhang Wuxian, a 36-year-old entrepreneur who failed in his business ventures, transmigrates to the eleventh year of the Hongwu Emperor's reign, becoming a spirited 20-year-old. He initially wanted to settle down and live a carefree life, but his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder prevented him from seeing anything "unreasonable"—wrong grain prices had to be changed, backward medical care had to be changed, the army had to be changed, and even the Ming Dynasty's failure to conquer the world had to be changed. Even more absurdly, he had a system in his head that automatically provided solutions and resources whenever his obsessive-compulsive disorder flared up, all free of charge. Thus—he saved the critically ill Crown Princess Chang, and Chang Yuchun's daughter survived; he vaccinated the eldest grandson of the Emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying, and the child, who should have died at eight, thrived; he gave Empress Ma an IV drip to save her from death, and Zhu Yuanzhang's most beloved woman lived for another twenty years; he diagnosed Zhu Biao's terminal illness in advance, ensuring the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty would not die young. With these four people alive, the history of the Ming Dynasty was completely rewritten—the Jianwen Emperor was gone, the Jingnan Rebellion was over, and the Lan Yu Case was a thing of the past. Empress Ma adopted him as her godson, introducing him to everyone as "this is my son"; Zhu Biao and Zhu Di addressed him as brothers, one calling him "my virtuous brother" and the other "brother-in-law"; Xu Da offered his daughter in marriage to him, making him the son-in-law of the Duke of Wei; Lan Yu regarded him as his savior, even taking a knife for him in court. Zhu Yuanzhang patted him on the shoulder, saying, "The most diligent person I've ever met is you." Zhang Wuxian replied tearfully, "Your Majesty, I'm not being diligent... I'm ill!" Later, he led Zheng He to conquer the Iwami Silver Mine, crossed the Pacific Ocean to discover the Americas, and planted the flag of the Ming Dynasty all over the world. On the day the Ming Dynasty unified the world, he could finally retire. But a tree in the courtyard was planted crookedly...

2. 52 架 Alternate History: Conquering the World Through Card Draws 架空：从抽卡开始争霸天下 White Sea白色大海Historical784k WordsCompleted Cao An transmigrates to Great Wei and becomes the powerless, influence-less Fourth Prince. Fortunately, a System has come with him to this world. But after he finally buys a small building and activates the System, he discovers that the building he bought is actually a brothel. “The Qiao sisters of Jiangdong, and the lovely Zhen Mi of Hebei!” Da Qiao excels at music, and Xiao Qiao at dance. Your Highness, why not sit down and enjoy the show? I am Zhen Mi. I pay my respects to Your Highness! I wo 114Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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3. 53 天 Apocalypse: The Peerless Heir 天启：无双世子爷 Fish Who Loves Cats会吸猫的鱼Historical137k WordsCompleted Lin Tian, head of the Yulong Group, gets drunk and transmigrates to Tianqi, becoming the heir to the Duke Who Guards the Nation. He only wants to enjoy a carefree life, hunting with his dogs and listening to music in the pleasure quarters. But then the Martial Emperor arranges his marriage to Tianqi's most fearsome princess. There's a catch to being this princess's husband. I absolutely cannot marry her! For the sake of a happy life, Lin Tian decides to start a new venture. From then on, he comm —Reads—Score—Shelves

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4. 54 开 Transmigrated into a Widow’s Village from the Start 开局穿越寡妇村 White Sea白色大海Historical5.4M WordsCompleted The full-cast audio version is now available! The comic adaptation is now available! Xiao Yuan transmigrates to the ancient kingdom of Daxia. At first, all he wants is to live a peaceful life, but by chance he arrives in a village turned into a settlement of widows because of the war. And so, this transmigrator from Earth begins to flap his wings! Power, wealth, beauties, fame: no matter the era, these are privileges enjoyed only by those at the top! Using a modern way of thinking, Xiao Yuan rep 4.3kReads8.9Score557Shelves
5. 55 因 I’m So Rich, the Emperor Won’t Even Pay My Salary 因为我太有钱陛下就不给发俸禄 Lin Xuan from Niuqian Village牛牵村的林煊Historical846k WordsOngoing Yang Jingyun was born into the Great Qian dynasty. He never expected to find himself in a family packed with brothers, where every day was a struggle of schemes and calculations. Hoping to build a better life for himself, Yang Jingyun began setting up workshops to make sugar, brew liquor, and produce candles and soap, leading his clan to prosperity. Unexpectedly, he caught the emperor’s attention and earned the emperor’s favor. Not only was he granted noble status, but his whole family was ennob 537Reads7.0Score135Shelves

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   A farming novel with a system, time travel, no rebellion, making money, hunting, no saintly intervention, summoning, and a large family. Yang Jingyun unexpectedly transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty. He has a large family and many brothers, barely making ends meet. If it weren't for his family's hunting skills, they might not have survived. Yang Jingyun believes that hunting is not a long-term solution for the Yang family, so he starts a workshop, making sugar, wine, candles, and soap, leading his people to prosperity...

6. 56 西 Fierce as Xifeng Liquor 西凤烈 Cooking Green Plums in a Dream梦煮青梅Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A modern special forces instructor dies heroically on a mission. When he opens his eyes again, he has become Liu Qi, the son of a military family in the Northern Song dynasty. The story starts at full throttle: a bloody battle at Zangdi River, where the heavily armored Iron Kite cavalry charges forward like a steel torrent, crushing the Song army. Just as the commander’s banner is about to fall and the commander’s son lies near death, a soul from a thousand years in the future quietly awakens. T 7.2kReads9.2Score887Shelves

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   This should be readable.

7. 57 我 I'm a Warlord in Another World 我在异世界当军阀 Southward Guide指南风Historical1.6M WordsCompleted My new book, The Mercenary’s Path, is now available: the final venture of an office drone with no System. Office drone Qi Ran is violently apprehended by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. To make up for their mistake, the two secretly send him to a parallel world in another universe. Now that the symmetry of time has been broken, what kind of storm can Qi Ran, this butterfly, stir up in another world? This is the best of times, and the worst of times. This is an age of rival powers: bandit armies equipped 597Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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   Perfectly meets the requirements! The male protagonist, without an identity, transmigrates to an alternate historical era, during the warlord era of the Northern Warlords, a Republic of China version of "Ten Kingdoms and Beauties"! The author's writing is excellent, giving the impression of being cultured, and thoughtful character illustrations are included. The female characters are particularly compelling, vividly portrayed, and the story unfolds layer by layer. It's a great book!

8. 58 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 18.7kReads7.8Score1.7kShelves

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   Superb! @2023 🍁 I recommend these two books. The only downside is that 🌈the beginning is slow-paced, with a lot of foreshadowing🌈. After a million words, looking back, it's all the plot holes the author has planted, but it's surprisingly addictive. 🍁① The protagonist, Ling Bufan, accidentally travels back to the Great Qian Dynasty. 🍓It seems unrelated at first glance, 🌈but it's actually a preordained arrangement. High IQ, multiple female leads, 🍀business battles and court intrigue—rich in elements. Highly recommended!

9. 59 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 8kReads8.2Score698Shelves
10. 60 重 Reborn as a Literary Champion in Ancient Times 重生古代当文魁 Southern Black Sesame Paste南方黑芝麻糊Historical1.0M WordsCompleted (Alternate history, romance, no System, multiple female leads, imperial examinations and officialdom, plenty of jade!) After Qin Fei transmigrated to ancient times, he discovered that from the start, he had not only a poor family to support, but also a considerate woman by his side... But he was just a penniless, struggling scholar. If he wanted to spend romantic evenings with her, he had no choice but to climb the ranks through the imperial examinations... But first, he had to make some money f 3.9kReads8.4Score260Shelves

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    You transmigrate and immediately have a beautiful and considerate wife. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 You don't have to do anything, and she's always thinking about taking concubines for you. Just imagine a life like that...

11. 61 娘 My Wife Is Actually a Female Demon Lord 娘子竟是女魔头 Toast Toast土司吐司Historical2.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Wang You found himself married on the spot. Not only did he become a county magistrate, he also got to marry a beautiful bride... But on their wedding night, he was poisoned and carried away. His wife's family are a band of local tyrants, every one of them a peerless martial artist. In a tiny county yamen, there are more than ten people scheming against one another. The maid who is always smiling can take down more than a dozen burly men. His wife practices martial arts eve 35.4kReads9.0Score3.4kShelves

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    Hello everyone, these are all fictional historical stories set in ancient times. The protagonist is a time traveler who is forced into marriage by the imperial court as a pawn. The female lead doesn't like the male lead at first, but after spending a long time together, she falls in love with him. The male lead's power grows, and he eventually establishes his own territory and fights for supremacy.

12. 62 大 Great Ming: I Told You to Hang Yourself, Not Become a Tyrant 大明：让你上吊，没让你当暴君 Red Leaves Cover the Mountains漫山红遍Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + scheming protagonist + satisfying read + no System + one heroine] Transmigrated into the body of the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, with less than half a year until the Jiashen Incident. Huang Taiji is about to take a detour through Mongolia, breach the Great Wall, and threaten the capital! What? You say the treasury is empty and we can't fight back? Don't panic. Let me kill a few ministers first and scrape together some money! What? You say Li Zicheng has rebelled 650Reads7.0Score100Shelves

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    This book is probably the only one I've read that doesn't have an absurd time-travel plot. The author's emotional descriptions are delicate, and the word choice is exquisite. It's my favorite time-travel novel set in the Ming Dynasty so far.

13. 63 我 My Brother-in-Law Is the Crown Prince, So What's Wrong with Me Being a Spendthrift? 我姐夫是太子，我纨绔点怎么了？ Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical2.2M WordsCompleted [Farming] + [lighthearted] + [alternate setting] + [no System] + [distinctive characters] Xu Xian, a young master who transmigrates to the state of Chu, is a genuine good-for-nothing rich kid. He gets the young masters of the Duke's estate to skip school, and somehow comes away from the entertainment house with more money than he went in with. He kicks and punches powerful court officials, and goes sword to sword with the capital's nobility. He does business on a grand scale despite the laws res 54.3kReads8.7Score3.9kShelves
14. 64 侯 The Marquis’s Legitimate Eldest Daughter 侯府嫡长女 Leaves Swaying叶子潇潇Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ji Mingxin transmigrated into the body of the legitimate eldest daughter of a marquis’s household, abandoned at her maternal grandparents’ home for more than a decade and forgotten by everyone. She simply shrugged it off. She learned medicine, trained in martial arts, and built a thriving business. The Ji family’s legitimate daughter was granted a marriage, and her match was a dissolute young lord known throughout the capital for drinking, gambling, and womanizing. When her younger stepsister th 10.1kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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    🌸Ji Mingxin transmigrated into the body of the eldest daughter of a marquis's family, abandoned and neglected for over a decade. Unfazed, she focused on studying medicine, practicing martial arts, and building a thriving business. The eldest daughter of the Ji family was betrothed to a notorious playboy in the capital, indulging in drinking, gambling, and womanizing. Her stepsister cried and refused to marry, reminding the Ji family of their eldest daughter. Ji Mingxin declared, "I'll marry him! He's powerful, handsome, and rich. It would be a waste not to take such a good opportunity." The eldest daughter of the Ningde Marquis's family was stunningly beautiful and exceptionally talented. Everyone sighed, thinking that the young master Mu had truly gotten a great deal. Meanwhile, Mu Liancheng, who had witnessed Ji Mingxin stabbing someone without batting an eye…

15. 65 白 The Foolish Emperor Gets Even Crazier 白痴皇帝更疯狂 Old Black and White黑白老Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Also known as The Idiot Emperor Gets Even Crazier] [No System] Zhao Guanjia looked helplessly at his own body and shook his head. The previous owner had already run it into the ground! "I have to abstain for three months!!!" Zhao Guanjia resolved to change his fate and set the broken realm of the late Southern Song in order. But at this very moment, Kublai Khan is advancing south with his forces divided into three routes, intent on destroying the Southern Song! 304Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    Emperor Zhao of the Song Dynasty pacified both internal and external troubles, destroyed the Yuan Dynasty, conquered the four Khanates, expanded into the Americas, Oceania, and Southeast Asia, annexed India, and finally unified the country, establishing the Great Song Empire that spanned two oceans and three continents.

16. 66 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Ice-Cold Empress Regretted It 退婚后，高冷女帝后悔了 Mute Young Master哑少Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Chen Fan transmigrates as the third young master of a Duke's mansion and spends five years slacking off to get the Empress to break off their engagement. At last, his excessive debauchery earns him the imperial decree ending their engagement. But not long afterward, the Empress seems to regret it! “How is he so talented? How did I never realize?” “I never noticed before, but Chen Fan is so handsome!” “I love being with him. If only we hadn't broken off the engagement!” “Chen Fan! I think I've fa 36.4kReads8.4Score8.8kShelves

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    🌈🌾🌾Transmigrated into the body of Chen Fan, the third young master of a Duke's mansion, he spent five years doing nothing to force the Empress to annul his engagement. After the annulment, he faced numerous challenges in this world, such as poetry competitions, assassination attempts, and being framed. He also became entangled in a romantic relationship with a mysterious woman, forging his own legendary path amidst the changing world. [Top Post][Top Post][Top Post]

17. 67 校 Campus Ace: The Big Shot Is Playing the Pig to Eat the Tiger Again 校园王牌：大佬又在扮猪吃虎 Black Ink on White Paper白纸黑字Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] She was the world's number one genius assassin, a name that struck terror into the hearts of all who heard it. Cold and ruthless, she killed without a trace, only to be deceived and used by her organization and brutally murdered. Then she was reborn as a fat, stupid, good-for-nothing female student? Fat? Once she slimmed down, she stunned everyone! Stupid? The president of Jing University personally came to recruit her! Good-for-nothing? A legendary hacker begged to call h 57.5kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves
18. 68 开 From the Start, I'm in a Wheelchair! In the End, I Become Emperor 开局坐轮椅！最后当皇上 Nine-Star Magician九星魔术师Historical337k WordsCompleted "No System"➕ "No saintly protagonist"➕ "No harem"➕ "Decisive and ruthless" “Don’t, Imperial Brother, I was wrong!” “Waaah, don’t break my legs!” His legs are broken from the start, leaving him with no choice but to use a wheelchair. A hidden dragon lies in the depths, biding its time for eight years. Eighteen iron cavalrymen, appearing without a trace and vanishing without a sound. Eighteen steeds of blood and sweat, clad in black armor and carrying bows. Eighteen curved blades, iron masks, and 695Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    Starting with a broken leg and confined to a wheelchair, he spends eight years in hiding, seizes the throne, and conquers the world. This book has no system, no saintly figures, and the protagonist is intelligent and ruthless.

19. 69 我 I Opened a Restaurant Selling Prepared Meals in Ancient Times 我在古代开餐馆卖预制菜 Lord Di, What Do You Think?狄大人你怎么看Historical884k WordsCompleted When the kitchen’s back door becomes a portal through time and space, Li Ming’s ready-made meals become a hit as “Immortal Banquet” Li Ming runs a restaurant in the modern world, selling ready-made meals, but business is terrible and his debts are piling up. Then one day, he discovers that his kitchen leads to an alternate ancient world. So Li Ming starts trading delicious food between the two eras. Modern, precision food-processing technology gives his “cooking” an overwhelming edge in the anci 1.3kReads6.4Score108Shelves

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    A modern-day restaurant owner, burdened with debt, achieves phenomenal success with his kitchen's time-traveling portal, turning everyday dishes into a luxury for the ancients, and providing unlimited rice that makes a scholar instantly a god! The plot is witty, exciting, and the characters are incredibly well-developed and addictive! [Drooling][drooling][drooling]

20. 70 大 Great Tang: If You Won’t Rebel, Father, Then I Will! 大唐：父亲您不造反，我造反！ Darn Spider扑街蜘蛛呀Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Ruthless and decisive]+ [Golden finger]+ [Conquest and expansion]+ [Industrial Revolution]+ [Age of Discovery] Also known as The Crown Prince Should Stop Competing, the Tang Dynasty Already Has Nine Dragons in One Court, Tang Dynasty: Father, You’re This Old, How Can You Still Sleep?, and I, Li Chengqian, the Steadiest Crown Prince in History. He transmigrates to a parallel Tang Dynasty and becomes Li Chengqian, still the heir of the Prince of Qin’s household. Faced with Li Shimin’s indecision, 12.7kReads8.6Score782Shelves

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    Wow, what a novel time-travel setting! The alternate world is so interesting!

21. 71 三 Three Kingdoms: I Transmigrated as Liu Xie, So I Told the Chancellor to Call Me Your Majesty 三国：穿越刘协，请丞相称陛下 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The good news: I transmigrated, and even became an emperor! The bad news: This emperor is Emperor Xian of Han, Liu Xie, a puppet ruler who has been manipulated by powerful ministers his entire life. It is the third year of Jian'an. Cao Cao has defeated Lü Bu and returned to court at the head of a victorious army. No one in the court can challenge him. Just as Liu Xie worries about his future, he awakens the Emperor's Friends System. As long as someone acknowledges Liu Xie as a friend, Liu Xie ca 20.2kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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    A true comeback, from puppet to emperor.

22. 72 天 The Heavenly Book: The Imperial Star Descends to the Mortal World, One Sword Proves the Dao 天书：帝星化凡，一剑证道 Master Wuwei Chen Zhifei无为子陈知非Eastern Fantasy723k WordsOngoing [A golden-scaled dragon is no pond-dweller. Soon, the Heavenly Book will descend from the ninth heaven!] What would happen if Dugu Qiubai lived for a thousand years? A Heavenly Book spans a thousand years of China’s history, bringing him into contact with humans, demons, immortals, and Buddhas. (A historical cultivation novel about immortality, featuring Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist ideas that may be difficult for most readers. Not a wish-fulfillment story; slow burn, so read with care.) [Imm 269Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From a mere mortal to a legendary sword demon, and finally to a saintly sword immortal [sending hearts][laughing][bumping posts][exploring] The 64 tribulations of the Purple Star, the path of cultivation through tribulations, and my romantic escapades in the Northern Song Dynasty: The story begins with the Purple Star descending to earth, transforming into a mortal in the Northern Song Dynasty, becoming the sword demon Dugu, [encountering the Divine Condor], and [slaying the Heavenly Dragon], a story of a mortal cultivating immortality: Alternate history: encountering various famous historical figures, exploring the origins of historical events, various historical stories and legends, and ancient poems and songs. The Purple Star Emperor, descended to earth in the Northern Song Dynasty: Featuring the Condor Heroes, the Heavenly Dragon, the Nameless Sword, the Purple Soft Sword, the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword, Huang Shang's Nine Yin Manual, the Dugu Swordplay, Zhou Tong, Yue Fei, Wu Song, Water Margin, ascension to earth, the art of slaying dragons, proving one's Dao in the world… It includes martial arts, fantasy, history, and fictional cultivation: Fanfiction featuring characters never appearing in martial arts novels, witnessing the Sword Demon Dugu's quest to defeat the world of martial arts. See how the Sword Demon Dugu cultivates his literary skills, the Great Dao of swordsmanship… A philosophical work encompassing traditional Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist cultures…

23. 73 再 Painting the Realm Anew 再画江山 Brother Ning泞哥Historical532k WordsCompleted Alternate history + coming of age + political intrigue + ensemble cast Li Ning transmigrates into an alternate historical world. He hopes to keep his head down and enjoy a peaceful life, but instead he gets caught up in family infighting and court power struggles, fights on the border, and conquers a neighboring kingdom, living an extraordinary life! 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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24. 74 此 In This Life, I'll Only Be a Carefree Prince 此生只做逍遥王 Autumn Corn Harvest秋收玉米Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Gu Xing transmigrated, and at first thought he was the chosen one. He gave everything and schemed through his entire life, only to end up alone with nothing but a cup of poisoned wine. When time rewound and he got a second chance, Gu Xing straightened out his priorities and decided to lie flat. Whoever wanted that throne could have it. He certainly wasn't taking it. Starting over, Gu Xing had just one thought: he'd spent his previous life fighting wars. Wasn't it time to enjoy himself in this o 2.9kReads8.4Score160Shelves

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    [Thinking] It's still watchable for now.

25. 75 建 The Unvanquished Jianwen Emperor 建文不败 Somebody Who Doesn't Know Autumn某不知秋Historical107k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ming Dynasty historian Chen Yuan unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Emperor Jianwen, Zhu Yunwen. Faced with Zhu Di's secret military training and grain hoarding in Beiping, he relies on his accurate grasp of history to join forces with Xu Huizu to reorganize military affairs, eliminate spies in the palace, and gradually reverse the decline of the country.

26. 76 朔 Dragon’s Roar in the Northern Frontier 朔北龙吟 Coffee at 71 Degrees71度的咖啡Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Transmigrated into a frontier army scout, he found himself facing tens of thousands of Tiele cavalry from the start. A series of covert battles and mysteries unfolds around a royal secret: twenty years ago, someone tried to force the Grand Princess into marriage. The emperor enters the game himself, pitting his wits against all the powers at play. Schemes within schemes, plots within plots, each conspiracy linked to the next. See how the protagonist faces this treacherous crisis, growing from a 17kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves

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    They've struck gold! A border scout's counterattack, using gunpowder to rewrite the chaotic world. With long-handled swords arrayed and iron cavalry advancing, even a prince personally pours wine to seek an alliance. So exhilarating!

27. 77 寒 The Humble Scholar-Poet 寒门小诗仙 Lin Sier林四儿Historical500k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + Transmigration + Alternate History + Imperial Examinations + Martial Arts + Detective Work] What do you do when your wife goes missing from the start? Help! Urgent! Waiting for replies online. Chen Rong had spent half his life writing novels, but never imagined that the truck he’d used countless times to send his protagonists transmigrating would send him off too. Couldn’t you at least have given me a System? I don’t know how to do a damn thing… That familiar trope of starting ou 21Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Your support is the author's motivation to update. Absolutely fantastic! Best viewed on Tomato.

28. 78 名 Cutting Down the World with a Blade of Fame and Fortune 名利作刀斩天下 I've Been Writing for Two and a Half Years执笔时长两年半Historical822k WordsCompleted The peerless expert Xiao Lang transmigrates overnight and becomes Jinling City's number one wastrel. The court is in turmoil, and the nine princes are fighting for the throne? Get lost. Don't get in the way of my rebellion! I've transmigrated, so who would still want to be a crown prince? And so... He uses his reputation as a wastrel to bully and exploit people, making money like crazy! With the pillars of the state backing him, he marries daughters from the households of the Six Ministries' min 991Reads7.7Score105Shelves

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    A satisfying comeback story.

29. 79 我 I’m Determined to Die, So How Did I Become Famous and Successful? 我一心求死，怎么功成名就了？ The Heavenly Court's Little Nobody天庭小卡拉米Historical1.9M WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + Menace + Humor + No System + Not Invincible] [This book has a martial arts power system, but the protagonist has no combat skills. If you only like effortless power fantasies, please look elsewhere.] After nine lifetimes of reincarnation, Mu Qingbai has just one more to go before he can return to his homeland with everything accumulated over all ten lives. Falsely accused and thrown in prison from the start, he is about to be executed after autumn. He’s read 19.2kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
30. 80 懒 The Lazy Scholar and the Fierce Escort Girl 懒懒书生，彪镖女 Zuo Lan佐蓝Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the twelfth year of Yongjia, a great flood struck Suzhou Prefecture. Countless houses collapsed, and immeasurable acres of farmland were submerged. Tens of thousands of people were left without food or clothing and became refugees. When Li Xiang transmigrated here, he became a proud member of the Beggars’ Sect. Just as he was lamenting how unfair fate, or the System, had been to him, a burst of commotion jolted him awake. Several burly men suddenly barged in. Leading them was a sturdy, broad- 4.3kReads8.3Score310Shelves

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    A fictional ancient history novel with a single female protagonist, featuring humor, imperial examinations, officialdom, and business—a book with multiple elements.

31. 81 前 You Despised Me in My Past Life, Now You Can't Get Close to Me 前世惨遭鄙弃，重生你高攀不起 Splendid Shangcheng锦绣尚城Historical158k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Xu Xun loved Third Princess Xiao Yu deeply, only to be cruelly betrayed. A treacherous official framed the Xu family, leaving the entire clan facing execution. Xiao Yu, Xu Xun's wife, decisively cut ties with him to avoid being implicated. In the end, the entire Xu family was executed, and Xu Xun himself died in prison, full of resentment. Reborn, he is determined to stay away from Xiao Yu and never let love hold him back again. He devotes all his energy to protecting his f —Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 82 开 From the Start, I Simulate the Future, and the Empress Begs Me to Emerge 开局模拟未来，女帝跪求出山 Ogu Li Hat欧古力帽子Historical165k WordsOngoing [Low Martial Arts + Strategy + Showboating + Daily Memes] The Great Qian Dynasty is nearing its end, and a scheming consort is throwing the government into chaos. Su Chang Qing transmigrates into the body of the Prince of Zhenbei’s heir. From the start, chains pierce his bones, and he is sentenced to execution after the autumn harvest! Luckily, he awakens the [Divine Strategy Simulation Arena]! [Ding! Spend your essence, energy, and spirit to simulate the next seven days of events!] [Simulation 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Transmigrated into the body of a disgraced nobleman's heir, about to be executed, he awakens a future simulation system on the verge of death! Knowing he will die in three days, he meticulously plans to reverse his fate. A powerful minister wields absolute power, a wicked concubine wreaks havoc, and a puppet empress lowers herself, kneeling and begging him to come out of seclusion and take control!

33. 83 承 The Cheng'en Chronicles 承恩记 Wuhan Kai武汉凯Historical413k WordsCompleted (Sweet historical romance, lighthearted comedy) [Both transmigrate and find their way to each other] [Light, comedic daily life] × [The harem lines up to get beaten] He is a young emperor who endured in silence before ascending the throne; she is an extraordinary woman who has returned with memories of her past life. After Ta Wu’s death, he entrusts the young emperor to his ministers, and the new ruler takes charge of the realm. The Xiongnu invade, but the Yanmen Pass campaign ends in victory, a 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All are fictional historical periods.

34. 84 穿 Transmigrated as Emperor: My Campus Queen Is So Well-Behaved 穿越成皇帝：朕的校花太乖了 Wuhan Kai武汉凯Historical441k WordsCompleted Comedy, ridiculous fun, transmigration, twists, campus romance, feel-good wish fulfillment A unique transmigration setup with parallel storylines in the modern and ancient worlds, and two people transmigrating together. In the modern world, there’s a campus beauty and one heroine, with sweet, doting romance and comedy in a campus love story. In the ancient world, there’s an emperor and his consorts, with multiple heroines and a harem without palace intrigue. Comedy throughout. A colorful cast of 177Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 85 朕 My Harem Is Made Up Entirely of My Female College Classmates 朕的后宫，全是朕的大学女同学 Wuhan Kai武汉凯Historical317k WordsCompleted After his confession to the campus belle ends in public humiliation, I open my eyes to find I've transmigrated into the Great Sheng Dynasty as a puppet emperor! What really makes my jaw drop is this: The four campus belles who used to trample all over me have all transmigrated into my imperial consorts! They used to ignore me and mock me without restraint. Now I hold imperial power and my word is law. They all have to bow and obey. The most incredible part is that I have the ability to transm 10Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 86 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times: Starting a Commune on the Frontier 穿越古代，从在边疆建立公社开始 I Am Lu Renyi我是陆仁乙Historical348k WordsOngoing [No System, transmigrates into history, red ideology lights the way for Great Chu, decisive male lead, ensemble cast] A political commissar arrives in Canglang City. He transmigrates into the body of a ninth-rank county magistrate exiled to the frontier, and from the start finds himself in a ruined city where people are starving to death. Outside the city, the Di tribesmen wield curved blades; inside, the refugees are reduced to eating tree bark. Even the rats have starved to death in the county 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In a chaotic ancient frontier, the protagonist is exiled to a remote border town where local gentry exploit the people, leading to constant famine and widespread suffering. He rejects the outdated customs of the past, establishes a equitable collective village, and promotes mutual assistance based on labor. He forges iron, trains soldiers, and strengthens border defenses, steadily and peacefully rising to power.

37. 87 战 Warring States: Jin's Desperate Counterattack to Reclaim Han, Zhao, and Wei 战国：晋国绝地反击，收复韩赵魏 Feng Shaoshui封少水Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [This novel is set against the historical backdrop of the Partition of Jin. Familiarity with this event will help you enjoy the story.] [Ancient Warring States setting + rival states vying for supremacy + the Hundred Schools of Thought + political maneuvering + battles of wit and courage + no System + no harem + not for beginners] After transmigrating to the early Warring States period, he becomes Ji Jiujiu, the last ruler of Jin. His rise begins with infiltrating the Mohists. He keeps a low pro 3.7kReads8.8Score294Shelves

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    The Jin state's counterattack

38. 88 大 The Idiot Marquis of Daling 大凌脑残侯 Wang Junyu王君玉Historical131k WordsCompleted [Alternate world + no System + comedy + solving crimes] Chen Nian transmigrates into the body of an idiot marquis in the Great Ling Dynasty and wakes up in prison. The emperor annuls Chen Nian’s engagement to the princess, but she was his wife in his previous life! The emperor wants to marry the princess off to a prince of the Wa Kingdom. Even an uncle and aunt couldn’t put up with that! He switches into nitpicker mode, and the court officials foam at the mouth right there in court. What should —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No systematic historical fiction, not mindless, fun and funny.

39. 89 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14.8kReads8.3Score931Shelves

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    If you're looking for something to read, grab this! A gem among alternate history political intrigue novels, with a high-quality plot without any filler, and delicate, textured writing that will leave you wanting more!

40. 90 废 The Good-for-Nothing Prince Loves Beauty, Farms, Trains Soldiers, and Conquers the World 废柴皇子爱美人，种田养兵扫天下 Pumpkin Seeds南瓜种子Historical4.0M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation of the same name is now available. Give it a watch! [Comedy] [Power Struggles] [War] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] A medical PhD dies suddenly and unexpectedly transmigrates to Nanfeng, where he becomes a prince. Starting out on the frontier, he pacifies Beiliang, subdues Tianlang, seizes Nanfeng, and outwits Dayuan... until he finally claims the supreme throne that should have been his all along! (This is my first time writing a book, and I made it all by hand. 6.7kReads8.5Score609Shelves

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    A useless prince was appointed as a prince in a poor border county, only to be scared to death by bandits right from the start. The protagonist, a powerful being, transmigrates, using a single palace skill to crush the bandits' lustful courage, confiscating everything and laying the foundation for his rise to wealth. From then on, he embarks on a carefree life of farming, raising troops, conquering the world, and casually pursuing beautiful women. There's no system; the protagonist possesses some medical skills and occasionally consults illustrated medical manuals. The story is fast-paced, lighthearted, and humorous. Reading it is like a gentle spring breeze, a soothing balm, subtly relieving the day's fatigue.

41. 91 骚 The Poet's Journey 骚客行 Roguish Jin骚客阿金Historical408k WordsOngoing After a night of beer and barbecue, the flirtatious Yang Zhen dreamed himself back to the Great Sage Dynasty and transmigrated into the body of a dull-witted scholar! He gets assassinated right from the start, has no success in his studies, and comes from a fallen family. A nobody like him even dares to break off an engagement? He divorces his rich and beautiful wife! What kind of utterly doomed start is this? Sigh! Just watch how this fine young man from 21st-century Huaxia turns things around 28Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    A time-travel story set in an alternate world, filled with political intrigue, martial arts, humor, and original poetry! A beer and barbecue meal sends the flamboyant Yang Zhen transmigrated to the Great Sage Dynasty, where he becomes a useless scholar! He's assassinated right from the start, his studies are a failure, his family is in ruins, and this commoner even tries to break off his engagement?! He divorces his beautiful and wealthy wife! What kind of disastrous start is this?! But watch as this fine young man of 21st-century China turns the tide, reverses fate, and ascends to the pinnacle of the Great Sage!

42. 92 大 My Lord, It's Cold. Put on a Yellow Robe! 大人，天冷了加件黄袍吧！ Celadon Waiting for Rain青瓷等烟雨Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Zhou Yi transmigrated to an ancient dynasty. As a transmigrator, he didn’t do anything particularly momentous. He simply made sure the laborers conscripted to repair the city walls got steaming bowls of rice porridge with pickled mustard greens every day, and that the border troops could enjoy braised beef noodles and pickled cabbage noodles. He also expanded the territory by a thousand li and captured the invading Xiongnu Chanyu along the way. Zhou Yi never imagined that his subordinates would 34.8kReads8.7Score3.1kShelves
43. 93 慕 The Murong Clan: A Legend of Yan 慕容世家之燕国传奇 Moon Over the Northern Qinling Mountains秦岭北山月Historical552k WordsCompleted Drawing on the historical legacy of the five Yan states of Former Yan, Later Yan, Western Yan, Southern Yan, and Northern Yan during the era of the Five Barbarians ravaging China, this epic tells the story of Murong Xuan, a descendant of the Yan people, and Lin Wanqing as they work together to promote peace and trade. The story begins in the northern deserts, where the two lead a Eurasian alliance to pacify the Hephthalite wars and break up an encirclement by Central Asian tribes. Throughout, th 47Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Guess what: A family that established five countries, what kind of legend is that?

44. 94 重 Reborn, I Study for the Imperial Exams in Another World 重生后，我在异世界读书科举 Lan Xiaoyi蓝小一Historical2.8M WordsCompleted (Transmigration) + (farming) + (daily life) + (imperial examinations) (no System) + (court politics) Chen Chuyi was reborn into a poor family in Beishui Village, carrying the memories of his past life. At first, he only wanted to earn a little money to improve his family's life. But in this unfamiliar ancient world, he was always afraid someone would take his family's money and eat their food. In the end, he embarked on the path of study and the imperial examinations. He knew that only by changi 6.9kReads8.3Score538Shelves

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    Chen Chuyi, carrying memories of his past life, transmigrates to a poor family in Beishui Village. Initially, he only wants to earn money to improve his family's life. However, in this unfamiliar ancient society, without any means of protection, he is ultimately at the mercy of others. In the end, he has no choice but to embark on the journey of studying for the imperial examinations; only by changing his fate can he better protect himself and his family. "When poor, cultivate your own virtue; when successful, help others..."

45. 95 大 The Music Bureau Director of Great Wei 大魏乐府令 Feng Lin风霖Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted Transmigration + Alternate World + Fantasy + Confucian Cultivation I, Li Yi, am a walking music library of Chinese pop, a master of cinematic effects, a human projector, a portable gramophone, and a world-class show-off. Just watch me steal the spotlight in this age when Liang, Chu, and Wei stand as rival kingdoms! The four great paths: Confucianism, Buddhism, Martial Arts, and the Dao If you like transmigration stories, bookmark this. If you like Confucian cultivation, bookmark this. If you lik 92Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a time-travel story set in an alternate history of the Three Kingdoms period (Liang, Chu, and Wei). Li Yuefu's poems travel the world, praising the land. The first volume showcases his poetic talent. The second volume is about the martial arts world, and the third volume is about the imperial court. In short, Li Yuefu travels the world, leaving flowers blooming everywhere! As the saying goes, "Li Lang's talent is unparalleled in the world; he stole beautiful jade and fragrance; even if the rain is merciless, the flowers still bloom fragrantly, filling the river with their scent."

46. 96 北 Scheming for Power in Northern Wei: This Xuande Is Too Powerful 北魏谋国：这个玄德太强了 Dudu Who Lives on the Moon住在月亮上的嘟嘟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted (An alternate-history story, not based on official history) Liu Jing transmigrates to the city of Sishi in Northern Wei during its final years. There he unexpectedly meets the teenage Yang Zhong, still a farmer, and the rich young heir Gao Aocao. Thanks to the Liu family’s ancestral secret art, he successfully fools the two brothers into swearing brotherhood over chicken in a field of chrysanthemums. History would call them the “Three Chrysanthemum Brothers.” Later, Liu Jing becomes Er Zhu Rong’ 3.6kReads7.3Score231Shelves

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    Liu Jing transmigrates to the turbulent Northern Dynasty, starting from the bottom and rebuilding the Han Dynasty.

47. 97 策 Riding Across the World 策骑天下 Venerable Black Snow黑雪居士Historical2.6M WordsCompleted He is tender and gentle with the women he loves, but ruthless and decisive toward his enemies. As the Xi Yan Dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse, he saves the people from a living hell. When petty factions covet the Central Plains, he leads hot-blooded warriors to defend their homeland. He blazes a new trail, drawing merchants from every corner of the world to the Chinese heartland in a race to do business. The finest minds of every people gather in Zhongdu, truly making it the center of th 502Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    For a time-travel, alternate history, historical, ancient setting, and rebellion story, check out "Riding the World".

48. 98 北 King of the Northern Frontier: Starting with Faking My Death 北境之王：从假死开始 Woodenhead's Journal木头的日志Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Shen Yan, a top modern strategic analyst, awakens after an explosion to find himself in the body of Xiao Jingming, the poisoned, good-for-nothing fourth prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Facing certain death, he calculates every move with precision, feigns death with a silver needle, and sets an astonishing deception in motion. A “tragic accident” sets a fire. A charred corpse lets him slip away unnoticed. The emperor posthumously ennobles him, and his ceremonial tomb is sent to the northern fro 3.5kReads7.9Score371Shelves

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    A useless prince was poisoned to death, and a modern person was reborn into his body. He feigned death to escape and head to the northern border to develop his power.

49. 99 巅 The Road to the Top: A Restaurant from the Start 巅峰之路：开局一间食肆 The Donkey Who Longs for Distant Places想去远方的驴Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A seasoned Beijinger wakes up one day to find himself the son of a low-ranking official in Wenshui County. His father is incorruptible, the family is struggling financially, his younger sister is malnourished, and he has two younger brothers: one whose schooling costs money and another who is only six months old. Ye Fan looks up at the sky and sighs. He never expected that what could help him most right now would be neither his education nor his work experience, but the cooking skills he was for 655Reads8.4Score103Shelves

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    Just make do with it.

50. 100 帝 The Empire's Number One Houseboy 帝国第一家丁 A Traveler's Sorrow at Dusk日暮客愁Historical454k WordsCompleted Li Feng, a young culinary prodigy who had unexpectedly lost his sense of taste, transmigrated to the Great Qian Empire and regained it. True to his original aspirations, Li Feng only wanted to be a tourist, quietly be a handsome man in the kitchen, and sample every delicacy under the sun. Who could have expected one complication after another to drag him into feuds between powerful families, court factional strife, and conflicts among the martial world? With nothing but his kitchen knife, Li Fen 131Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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