Historical Fiction 历史类型小说

1. 101 从 Starting with Ying Zheng: Emperors of Every Dynasty Arrive One After Another 从嬴政开始：历代君王陆续降临 A Bowl of Hot Dry Noodles来碗热干面Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + humorous + adventure] History buffs, enter at your own risk After Qin Shi Huang died, he was transported to a walled city. One day inside equaled one year in the outside world. Each time the city gates opened, the setting was different, bringing all kinds of fantastical adventures. On the third day, Hu Hai arrived. “Father, you have to get justice for me!” Twelve days later, Liu Bang arrived. “Brother Zheng, don't tell me you still don't know your Qin has fallen!” Wang Mang arriv 64.6kReads9.6Score7.1kShelves

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2. 102 汉 Tales of the Han Dynasty: From Liu Bang to Liu Shan 汉朝那些事：从刘邦到刘禅 Reverend Dingfangshui定方水居士Historical394k WordsOngoing When talking about the Han Dynasty, it's impossible not to mention what an interesting and fascinating era it was. We people of later generations call ourselves “Han people,” and our ethnic group is known as the “Han Chinese.” These names are inseparable from the Han Dynasty. It can be said that the Han Dynasty not only established China's unified political order, but also shaped the cultural and ethnic identity of the Chinese people. This sense of identity took deep root in the hearts of the pe 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Han historical text!

3. 103 我 I Am the King of Chu in the Spring and Autumn Period 我在春秋当楚王 Little Mage Bread法师小面包Historical2.5M WordsCompleted I've started a new book, Family Cultivation: The Qin Clan's Immortal Path. I hope you'll support it. This is a dazzling age: King Fuchai of Wu marches north to vie for supremacy, King Goujian of Yue endures humiliation and annexes Wu, the Three Clans divide Jin, and the Tian clan replaces Qi. But I, King Xiong Zhang of Chu, am the brightest star of this era. 7.1kReads8.6Score400Shelves

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   This book is very good

4. 104 穿 Transmigrating Through History: Vast Huaxia, Conversations Across the Ages 穿越历史：泱泱华夏，对话古今 Ink-Dipping Guest落墨客Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Huang Yuan discovers that he has become the youngest host at China Central Television, and a future star of the national broadcasting team. The station also decides to have him create a show that travels through history and brings ancient and modern figures face to face. The plan was to hire actors, but with the help of the System, Huang Yuan can actually cross through history and interview people from the past. Face-to-face with Zhu Yuanzhang, the Hongwu Emperor, Huang Yua 874Reads8.9Score—Shelves
5. 105 盘 Gossip from the Histories of Every Dynasty 盘点各朝历史八卦 The Long Night Is Not Yet Over长夜未明Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Don't Read This Cringe-Worthy Past] No romance, historical what-ifs, heroine is just a plot device with few scenes The early part of this story is about historical rumors, followed by introductions to famous figures from every dynasty, including but not limited to wise rulers, tyrants, loyal ministers, brilliant generals, and famous women. A sky screen appeared over every dynasty, and the ancients accidentally overheard gossip about themselves: Shocking! Was Qin Shi Huang actually Lu Buwei's il 516Reads7.7Score—Shelves
6. 106 穿 I Transmigrated to the Tyrannical Qin: Chen Sheng Led Me in Rebellion 穿越暴秦：陈胜带我起义 Gu Tianshu穀天黍Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Are kings and nobles born to their station? The protagonist transmigrates into the brutal Qin dynasty and rises in rebellion alongside Chen Sheng, in an age ruled by harsh officials. Facing divisions between sworn brothers and the relentless turning wheels of history, he plots and schemes to save the brothers who stood together when their oath was first made. Where will he lead them from here...? 202Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   Learn from history.

7. 107 扶 The Worthy Adou 扶得起的阿斗 Strong Liquor洌酒Historical2.9M WordsCompleted “This boy is as clever as a demon. The Han Dynasty is destined to prosper!” Liu Bei cried excitedly, holding young A Dou aloft. “If Liu Adou isn’t eliminated, he’ll seize the realm one day!” Zhou Yu said through gritted teeth. “Ten Cao Zhis can’t match Liu Adou’s literary talent, and ten Cao Pis can’t match his skill at governing,” Cao Cao sighed. “Thank you, young lord, for saving my life.” Beneath Phoenix Drop Slope, Pang Tong bowed. “A Dou, ambush Lü Meng and Fancheng will fall today!” Guan Y 2.1kReads8.8Score235Shelves
8. 108 中 Reviving the Great Ming: A Lone Minister Founds Constitutional Rule 中兴大明，我以孤臣开宪政 Starry Words星星语话Historical731k WordsOngoing The protagonist, Su Ran, transmigrates into another world when the Tianqi Great Explosion occurs. Through a stroke of fortune, he takes over the original owner’s body and enters the chaotic final years of the Ming Dynasty. See: A modern transmigrator versus the chosen one of the age. Heaven itself seems determined to help the Qing, the chosen ones of this world, sending one disaster after another: droughts, locust plagues, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis... A whole new game of political intrigue, 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Well... This book is worth reading!

9. 109 夜 Night Walkers (Two-Volume Set) 夜行录（全二册） Bai Ze白泽Historical480k WordsCompleted Day gives way to night, the very hour when demons roam. The crowds fade, and a hundred ghosts take to the roads. Humans and demons once shared the same world: by day, voices fill the streets and markets bustle; when night falls, ordinary objects and plants all turn into demons wandering the narrow lanes, making for a world with its own peculiar charm. Japan’s Heian period was the heyday of demon culture, when demons transformed from mere legends into objects of genuine belief. 19Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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   Classical must-read books📚📚📚Classic chanting and spreading

10. 110 挑 100 Days Living Like an Ancient: A Commoner's Diary in the Great Song 挑战古人100天：大宋小民生活日志 Yun Jia云葭Historical75k WordsCompleted What was everyday life like for ordinary people in the Song Dynasty? Did people rent their homes? How expensive were housing and rent? Where did people go for medicine when they fell ill? What customs surrounded weddings and funerals? How did people defend their rights when caught up in a dispute? Food, medicine, prices, marriage customs, the imperial examinations, the justice system... This panoramic account brings the rich and varied lives of the Great Song vividly to life. Set off once more, 108Reads9.2Score—Shelves
11. 111 帝 The Emperors' Chat Group 帝王聊天群 Dream Academy Student梦想学员Urban1.2M WordsCompleted A history student happened to join a chat group filled with historical emperors! Qin Yuan watched as many of his former classmates found success as entrepreneurs. Sure, 99.9 percent of them had gotten help from their families, but he was still envious. Qin Yuan spent every waking moment studying ancient history, except when eating, sleeping, or using the bathroom. After joining a chat group made up entirely of ancient emperors, he began putting all his knowledge to use! “Emperors of the Song Dyn 239Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 112 惊 A Golden Rankings List Appears, Reviewing History and Staggering Emperors Across the Ages 惊现金榜盘点历史，震惊历朝诸皇 Fan Xingyi范行一Historical1.7M WordsCompleted A review of history’s most heartbreaking figures. Everyone whose story has left the world lamenting will be featured. Starting with the ten emperors whose stories are most heartbreaking. Qin Shi Huang lamented: “I wanted the Great Qin to last for ten thousand generations, passed down from age to age. I never expected it to fall after only two.” Zhu Di lamented: “Can’t all my achievements in life clear my name of the charge that I usurped the throne?” The Chongzhen Emperor lamented: “I have 19.6kReads8.2Score993Shelves
13. 113 穿 Transmigrating as Chao Gai: I'm Going to Set Up a Three-Way Rivalry 穿越成了晁盖，哥要三国鼎立 Still the Same Mountain还是那座山Historical716k WordsCompleted Gao Qiqiang, a modern underworld kingpin, is sentenced to death. Just before his execution, he transmigrates to the Northern Song and becomes Chao Gai, leader of Liangshan Marsh. Using his modern knowledge of power politics, he swiftly unites the forces of Liangshan, wins over talents such as Wu Yong and Lin Chong, reforms the stronghold, and develops its economy and military. When the Jin invade the Song from the north, Gao Qiqiang seizes the opportunity to take Shandong, Hebei, and other lands 176Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    Gao Qiqiang traveled to the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, fought for the world and the people, fought against the Jin Kingdom, killed Jin Wushu, and fought against Yue Fei.

14. 114 天 The World Is Falling Apart: Escape from Tumu Fortress and Flee for My Life! 天崩：逃出土木堡，亡命狼居胥！ Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical450k WordsOngoing [Survival of the Fittest] [No System] [Political Intrigue] He transmigrates into Zhu Qizhen. He is emperor for just one day, before being forced to flee into the snowy north. The Battle of Tumu is riddled with unanswered questions. First, he has to stay alive. Only then can he think about anything else... 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    On the eve of Tumu Fort, Wang Zhen was executed. He traveled through time and became emperor for only one day before fleeing north in embarrassment. There are no golden fingers, only desperate situations. The half-million-strong army was about to be destroyed, but there was nothing he could do. At the same time, in the city of Beijing, Zhu Qiyu faced an empty treasury, demolished the east wall to repair the west wall, and struggled to maintain the crumbling Ming Dynasty. This is not a cool article about time-travelers crushing history. This is the story of two brothers who protect the Ming Dynasty in different ways.

15. 115 尘 Dust Mountain 尘埃山 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical1.4M WordsCompleted This story follows ordinary people struggling to survive through the long, chaotic ninety years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It portrays how a group of common folk make their way in life, far from the halls of power, with no special advantages or extraordinary encounters. Like specks of dust drifting through time, they endure the weight of the years, unnoticed and unheard. 343Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Unpopular historical novels [plus one on bookshelf] [I also strongly recommend]

16. 116 开 From the Start, I Unveiled the Imperial Decree, Only to Find My Father Was Zhu Yuanzhang 开局揭皇榜，我爹竟是朱元璋 Old Temple Beef老庙牛肉Historical419k WordsOngoing Zhu Tong transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty and became Zhu Yuanzhang's long-lost eldest son. Adopted as a child, he and his adoptive family had always depended on one another. It was the ninth year of the Hongwu era, and Empress Ma was gravely ill. Zhu Yuanzhang issued an imperial decree throughout the land: anyone who could cure the empress would receive a thousand taels of silver! Zhu Tong went to the palace to arrange his adoptive father's burial, never expecting a twist of fate to expose his 338Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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17. 117 中 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华上下五千年 Wen Ruoyu文若愚Historical478k WordsCompleted Arranged chronologically, this book selects major events, influential figures, remarkable achievements, and brilliant cultural accomplishments from five thousand years of history. It strives to reach new heights in accuracy, appeal, and insight. Through a rigorous structure and innovative design, it explains Chinese history from every angle, offering fresh perspectives and multiple layers of analysis while vividly and concisely recounting the basic course of China's historical evolution and the 44.2kReads9.6Score5.4kShelves

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    In order of time, this book selects major events, influential figures, brilliant achievements, splendid culture and other contents over the past five thousand years, striving to reach a new height in terms of authenticity, interest and enlightenment. Through scientific style and innovative format, it interprets Chinese history in an all-round, new perspective and multi-level, and succinctly tells the basic context of the evolution of Chinese history and the development process of civilization.

18. 118 三 Three Kingdoms: My Wife Summons Me Out of Seclusion to Ascend the Throne 三国：隐居的我被老婆请出山登基 Sixty Years六十花甲Historical602k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms, Liu Chuan chooses a life of seclusion. He lives next door to Wolong and Fengchu, farms a little, writes a little, and even takes in a stunning beauty as his wife. But his beautiful wife becomes Liu Chuan’s fan, spending all day studying his books and asking him questions. Then one day, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan all kneel at Liu Chuan’s doorstep. Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan: “Sir, you’re the true master here. You’re the only one in the whole wor 6.4kReads8.6Score706Shelves
19. 119 吾 I Am the Crown Prince 吾乃皇太子 The Yellow River Sets Beneath a Round Sun黄河落日圆Historical2.2M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a deposed crown prince, he plans to stay out of the struggle, earn a little money, marry a wife, and enjoy a carefree life. Alas, the country is in crisis and the court is in turmoil. A deposed crown prince is still a crown prince. How can he hand over this beautiful land to someone else? 400Reads8.6Score114Shelves
20. 120 历 The Republic of China, Buried Deep in History (3 Volumes) 历史深处的民国（共3册） Jiang Cheng江城Historical612k WordsCompleted This is a gripping history of the official record from 1840 to 1925, a sweeping work that offers a comprehensive interpretation of late Qing China, the Republic, and the War of Resistance. No book about the Republic of China has ever explained this period as comprehensively, truthfully, clearly, and engagingly as "The Republic of China in the Depths of History". For that reason, "The Republic of China in the Depths of History" is the top choice for the tens of millions of Chinese enthusiasts of 15.8kReads9.6Score3.5kShelves
21. 121 直 Livestream: I Exposed China’s History 直播：华夏的历史被我曝光了 Feng Ling Chang Kong风凌长空Urban1.2M WordsOngoing [Livestream + System + Urban] Ye Tian transmigrates to a parallel world where Chinese civilization has suffered a rupture. People around the world mock China, claiming that its people have no faith or hope, and that the country is doomed to fall. Ye Tian launches a program called Discussing History Over Wine, Bringing the Past and Present Together, where he first speaks with the legendary emperors Yan and Huang. He shows the whole world that while they were still living as barbarians, Chinese ci 12Reads5.5Score—Shelves
22. 122 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty to Become Emperor 穿越明朝当皇帝 Junior Censor少司寇Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Historical Writing Contest] He transmigrates into the body of the Ming dynasty’s last emperor, with less than five months left before the dynasty falls. Zhu Youjian, now with a new soul, is deeply troubled. He can only rely on his knowledge of future history and set out to turn the tide and change the course of events. First, move the capital and make a strategic retreat. Anyone who disagrees gets executed! Next, cultivate the land, carry out land reform, and manufacture guns and cannons. Anyon 443Reads8.8Score108Shelves
23. 123 明 A History of the Ming Palace 明代宫闱史 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical734k WordsCompleted Venture deep into the palace to explore the love and hatred between emperors and their consorts; delve into history and discover the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you understand the palace. Understand the palace, and you understand history. Understand history, and the realities of the world become clear. Palace romances are an important branch of traditional historical fiction. 42.2kReads9.6Score801Shelves

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    Very nice historical article

24. 124 典 Treasuring China: I Livestream History and Speak with the Past and Present 典藏华夏：我直播历史，对话古今 Luo Jiuyi罗九易Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Xiao Xian transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a top-tier star streamer with fifty million followers. His company, Tianhua Entertainment, ranks among the top three in the industry. When the mysterious owner plans a history-themed livestream project, Xiao Xian is chosen as its star. Just then, the System activates. No actors, no scripts: he can travel straight through time and talk with great historical figures! Face to face with the Kangxi Emperor, Xiao Xian remains calm and collected! 395Reads7.0Score—Shelves
25. 125 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.7kReads9.3Score316Shelves

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    History makes people open-minded and broadens their horizons

26. 126 我 I Opened a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐开酒馆 Little Fatty's Panda小胖的熊猫Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty, Zhang Nuo only wanted to run his tavern in peace. Once he had improved his finances, he planned to buy a maid, marry a pretty wife, and live a good life. Instead, on his very first day in business, a special guest showed up: Li Shimin. As someone from another era, Zhang Nuo had a vision and knowledge far beyond those of his time. Even his casual remarks sounded like thunderclaps of revelation to Li Shimin. Before long, Zhang Nuo realized that things he'd 25.6kReads8.7Score2.1kShelves
27. 127 宋 The History of the Song Dynasty’s Imperial Court 宋代宫闱史 Xu Muxi许慕羲Historical607k WordsCompleted Drawing on official histories, unofficial accounts, and folk legends, this work offers a profound portrayal of the emperor's emotional world alongside a detailed depiction of life in the palace. It vividly recreates the lives of emperors and empresses in the secluded inner palace, while also offering readers interested in history clues to follow. 76.8kReads9.4Score964Shelves
28. 128 大 Great Tang: I Called My Own Father, Li Shimin, Big Brother from the Start! 大唐：开局喊亲爹李世民叫大哥！ Bi Qi毕奇Historical599k WordsCompleted In the third year of the Zhenguan era in the Tang Dynasty, a devastating snowstorm ravaged the Guanzhong region. While inspecting the area, Li Shimin unexpectedly encountered his eldest son, Li Mu, who had been dead for years. Why was his son still alive? Why was his son here? To find out what was going on, Li Shimin approached him step by step, only to discover that his son was a genius of unparalleled talent. He discussed state affairs and court politics! He rooted out corrupt officials and re 1.1kReads8.5Score—Shelves
29. 129 历 The Complete Collection of History's Hardest Truths to Stomach 历史不忍细看大全集 Xing Qunlin邢群麟Historical181k WordsCompleted Step into a forbidden place sealed off by history for a thousand years, and uncover strange tales and secrets no one has ever told you! Did you know that Kangxi owed his accession to the throne in part to a German? Do you know how hard the princes' daily lives were? Do you know who delivered the most famous flattery in Chinese history? Do you know how many rules governed an emperor's meals? Do you know what the true relationship was between Qin Hui and Yue Fei? Xing Qunlin and Nie Xiaoqing answe 334Reads8.8Score105Shelves
30. 130 中 Party Struggles Throughout Chinese History 中国历代党争 Wang Tongling王桐龄Historical151k WordsCompleted Chinese Factional Struggles Through the Ages is a history of power struggles between factions, between factions and imperial authority, and between individuals. Using strategy as its thread and history as its fabric, it recounts a host of tangled stories. Covering three thousand years of factional strife, from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods through the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the book details major events, rises and falls, triumphs and humiliations, and 280Reads7.7Score100Shelves
31. 131 历 History Commentator: From the Start, I Presented Qin Shi Huang with an Award 历史评论员：开局给秦始皇颁奖 Flowing Light流光Historical345k WordsOngoing Lin Yun was invited to become a commentator on historical figures for the Myriad Worlds Management Committee of Chinese History. Announcing awards would let people across the dynasties see them, and earn him rewards too! On a whim, he decided to hand out the “Emperor with the Greatest Contributions” award! Qin Shi Huang: “I built on the achievements of six generations! I swept across the six kingdoms and unified the realm! This award must be mine!” Li Shimin: “I appointed the worthy and c 37Reads5.5Score—Shelves
32. 132 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 821Reads9.6Score—Shelves
33. 133 大 Great Qin: The Long-Life Calamity 大秦：长生劫 Wild Peach野桃儿Ancient Romance261k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate to the Qin dynasty + court intrigue + coming of age] After Ji Yaoye transmigrated to the Qin dynasty, all she could think about was getting home. She advised Ying Zheng, “The idea of immortality is just a scam used to fool old men and women. You mustn’t believe it.” Ying Zheng: “All right!” Later... Ying Zheng: “Are you sure this outfit of mine is fashionable?” Ji Yaoye: “You’d better put on a hat.” 502Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book, it's very interesting!

34. 134 水 Water Margin: The Red Flag Begins to Fly over Liangshan 水浒：赤旗从梁山开始飘扬 Thirty-Year Bookworm三十年书虫Historical2.2M WordsCompleted [Water Margin] [Campaign Against the Bandits] [Transmigration] [Weak golden finger] [No Female Lead] [Political Intrigue] [Conquering the World] “We just want to live!” “We farm every day, year after year. We pay our taxes and perform our corvee labor. All we want is to live in peace!” “But the court won’t let us! The Song emperor won’t let us! They exploit us, squeezing us until there’s nothing left! If they won’t let us live, then none of us will! If they won’t let us farm, then we’ll bury the 2kReads7.3Score122Shelves

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    Author self-recommendation, please read, ask for opinions, book reviews

35. 135 明 The Ming Dynasty’s Special Reconnaissance Troops: The Night Watchmen 明朝特种侦察兵夜不收 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical456k WordsCompleted A battle of wits between elite scouts, a shadow war of espionage full of twists, and a poignant romance between two people caught in forces beyond their control: all this awaits in the legendary tale of the Ming Dynasty’s Night-Rejecting scouts! During the Jiajing era, unrest flares along the frontier as the Mongols and Jurchens watch hungrily from the shadows. An elite reconnaissance unit known as the Night-Rejectors becomes the sharpest hidden blade guarding the Ming border. Shen Yan, the son 922Reads—Score138Shelves

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    A historical spy novel that will burn your brain beyond your imagination.

36. 136 穿 Transmigration: Witnessing the Journey from Ordinary to Great 穿越：见证，从平凡到伟大 Longtang Guizi龙塘桂子Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted A powerful pull seized them. It wasn't a physical tug, but an “inclination” on the level of existence itself. Lin Shuhua felt her “present” being torn from the timeline. Du Yuwei's hand gripping hers was the last anchor connecting her to reality. Her scholarly instincts kicked in, and she shouted with all her strength, “Hold on tight! It might be a targeted disturbance in space-time! Don't let go, ” The rift widened. The pocket watch slowly rose from its display case, and its cover sprang open w 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Biographies of historical celebrities, time-travel type!

37. 137 唐 An Lushan, Rebel Minister of the Tang Dynasty 唐朝叛臣安禄山 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical773k WordsOngoing He was an obscure Hu tribesman from Yingzhou, born into lowly circumstances and tossed about by the chaos of the age from childhood. With patience, ruthless resolve, and fluency in six languages, he clawed his way up from the bottom, surviving as a trader at the frontier markets. Amid the blood and steel of the northern borderlands, he fought his way onto the road to power. People saw only his belly hanging down past his knees and his affable, foolish air, how he fawned over everyone he met and 2.4kReads8.8Score134Shelves

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    Respect history. Depicting characters is penetrating.

38. 138 大 Chronicles of the Yan Marches 大明燕行录 Venerable Tiande天德尊者Historical424k WordsCompleted A modern soul accidentally falls into a parallel dynasty ruled by the Zhu family. He opens his eyes to find himself a helpless infant. Unable to bear the burden of vast amounts of knowledge, his memories fall dormant. Before he can figure out his situation, he and his maid are swept into a deadly chase and tumble into a freezing river! At death's door, they are rescued by a wealthy landowner in a remote county town. But when the maid wakes, she has lost her memory completely and believes he is h 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pretty good historical fictional novel.

39. 139 重 Reborn as King You of Zhou: From the Start, I Killed Bao Si to Consecrate My Banner 重生周幽王，开局杀褒姒祭旗 Mr. Katydid螽斯先生Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [A slow-burn tale of farming and development + court intrigue + warlord rivalries + no System + not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy] Zhou Chen transmigrates to the end of the Western Zhou Dynasty and becomes the infamous King You of Zhou, Ji Gongsui. He has already been on the throne for six years. The Zhou royal house is in decline, its royal armies have been wiped out, the people are furious, and the feudal lords are ready to make their move. Only five years remain before the Quanrong capture 945Reads8.4Score102Shelves

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    Shameless self-recommendation[Working on manuscript][Working on manuscript][Working on manuscript]

40. 140 中 The Prequel to the Chinese Empire: The Hegemony of the Spring and Autumn Period 中华帝国前传之春秋争霸 Cheng Xueyi程雪衣Historical215k WordsCompleted [History + Chinese orthodoxy + the transformation from Zhou to Qin + institutional reform] After two hundred years of rival powers rising, see how a hegemon rewrites history. Based on historical works such as the Zuo Zhuan, the Records of the Grand Historian, and the Discourses of the States, this book tells the stories and introduces the figures of more than two centuries of Spring and Autumn history in vivid detail. Centered on the struggle for supremacy, it weaves together the major events an 75Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Historical fiction

41. 141 国 Pillars of the Nation: A Century of Chinese Business Rivalries, Parts One and Two 国之重器：百年中国商战传奇（上下部） Li Tiejun李铁君Historical699k WordsCompleted [Grand historical saga + Self-Strengthening Movement + coastal and frontier defense + Sino-French War + China Merchants' Steam Navigation Company] The late Qing business world is rocked by turbulent waves, and a tycoon of his generation turns the tide! See how pioneers of industry build an economic Great Wall in the face of despair! In the final years of the Qing dynasty, Western powers force the Qing government to open treaty ports, while Western steamships monopolize China's shipping. Chinese 224Reads9.3Score—Shelves
42. 142 华 The Chinese Labor Corps: A Coppersmith’s First World War 华工军团：一名铜匠的第一次世界大战 Li Tiejun李铁君Historical527k WordsCompleted [Cross-border romance + an underdog's rise + a hero of World War I + rural life + bandits] From a wedding hall in Shandong to the trenches of Europe, an epic expedition by an ordinary man! On the day of his wedding, Shandong coppersmith Li Zhongfu discovers that soldiers and bandits have joined forces to massacre Wuji Town, where his fiancée Su Huizhen lives. At the brink of life and death, Li Zhongfu saves the townspeople, but Su Huizhen disappears. After accidentally uncovering the secret behi 971Reads9.5Score—Shelves
43. 143 唐 The Soul Returns to Tang 唐归魂 Neighbors Across the Four Seas四海比邻Historical1.9M WordsCompleted A transmigration sends him tumbling into the splendor and turmoil of the Tang Dynasty. From a nobody to a force that shakes the empire, he nevertheless finds himself torn between loyalty and ambition. His origins are a mystery, history is a web, and every attempt to break free only draws him deeper in. At court, undercurrents churn; on the battlefield, life and death hang in the balance. He thought he could change everything, but in the end, he was swept along by the tide of his times. As the sp 1.6kReads7.6Score160Shelves

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    Recommended for old bookworms

44. 144 手 With Eight Hundred Iron Cavalry at My Command, Victory Is Mine 手握八百铁骑，优势在我 Old Ancestor Ji of Ma Yu Island妈屿岛的季老祖Historical2.7M WordsOngoing The sixteen-year-old Eighth Prince was dismissed as a good-for-nothing. Then, one day, sealed memories awakened within him. Faced with the turbulent currents swirling beneath the surface of the capital, he chose to leave and take up his post in his fief. With royal infighting, powerful clans pulling the strings, and the people living in misery... see how he carves out new territory in a world where dynastic rule and martial arts coexist. 4.3kReads7.1Score297Shelves

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    The new emperor ascended the throne, and I became his number one enemy.

45. 145 隆 The Longqing Restoration 隆庆中兴 Resting Cloud休息的云Historical5.4M WordsCompleted I transmigrate as Zhu Zaihou, but I won’t be a little sycophant. For the sake of tribute and trade, I dare to wage righteous war. I open the passes and command the four seas, my proclamations reaching the eight directions. The people receive sweet rain, and the dynasty flourishes forever. Alas! I would rather be a man of the Longqing era than aspire to rule like Yao and Shun. 9.5kReads8.6Score825Shelves

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    Unsystematic, not brainless, slow-paced, not a cool article!

46. 146 帝 The Art of Imperial Politics: The Jiajing Era 帝王心术：嘉靖时代 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical227k WordsCompleted This novel offers a profound look at Jiajing’s transformation from an energetic reformer into an emperor obsessed with Daoism. Daoist priests such as Shao Yuanjie and Tao Zhongwen used mysticism to manipulate his inner world; Yan Song and his son won favor with Daoist prayers and monopolized power for twenty years; Xu Jie bided his time before finally bringing down the treacherous ministers; and Hai Rui risked his life to submit a memorial condemning the ills of the age. Together, these vivid ch 1.1kReads6.9Score102Shelves

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    Create based on history.

47. 147 一 Shanghai: Half the History of Republican China, A Look at the City's Gangland Bosses 一座上海滩，半部民国史：细数上海滩黑帮大佬 Ask the Cold问冷Historical465k WordsCompleted In the warlord-ridden Republic of China-era Shanghai, the one with the hardest fists calls the shots. A world of luxury and excess, with heroes rising amid the chaos and all kinds of “talent” emerging. Let's take a look at the underworld bosses of the time: Sister A Gui, a female crime lord who amassed a fortune, had no patience for men's bad tempers. If you keep mistresses outside the home, I'll have affairs inside it. Huang Jinrong, the Green Gang's crime boss, was lecherous and unscrupulous. 454Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    📚 Open the classics and meet a better version of yourself!

48. 148 昭 Crown Prince Zhaoming 昭明太子 Lazy Hut Scholar懒庐书生Historical56k WordsCompleted A historical biographical novel centered on Crown Prince Xiao Tong of the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Blending court intrigue, the smoke of war, the bond between father and son, and literary ideals, it breathes vivid life into the framework of historical fact and captures both the warmth and the tragedy of a crown prince who seemed perfect in every way. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both of these books are pure historical texts!

49. 149 大 The Great Tang's Ode: Saving the World and Bringing Peace to the People 大唐赋之济世安民 Lazy Hut Scholar懒庐书生Historical153k WordsCompleted This novel tells the sweeping, legendary story of Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang! Most of it is based on real history, though I've added some artistic touches and a few personal insights. I wrote this book because I like an actor. I hope that one day I can see him wearing a ceremonial robe embroidered with the twelve imperial symbols. He would look absolutely wonderful! 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure historical text about the magnificent life of Emperor Li Erfeng of the Tang Dynasty.

50. 150 乐 King of the Promised Land 乐土之王 Da Da大耷Historical400k WordsOngoing An ordinary farm boy is drafted to fight the Hu people on the northern grasslands. Later, he is forced to shoulder the responsibility of protecting the people of the world. After countless trials, he leads them in building a free, equal, harmonious, and prosperous homeland. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Definitely a good book!! "King of Paradise"

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