High-IQ Historical Alternate-World Novels Without a System, Tang, Song, or Ming Are All Fine 历史类型不要系统，唐宋明都可以，智商在线

1. 651 西 The Orphan of Western Jin 西晋孤儿 Three Lives, Two Worms三生虫二Historical221k WordsOngoing When a modern orphanage stands in Western Jin, one of the most unreliable dynasties in Chinese history, the sparks that fly between them will illuminate the whole world. When the test of life and death is right before you, choosing death is easiest. Choosing to live takes the greatest courage. Whether you live on your knees or live standing tall, both are acts of bravery. In a world of chaos, one orphan may not amount to much. Ten orphans may not make much difference either. But what about a hun —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book lacks a systematic approach and any overpowered plot devices, offering a unique perspective on the history of the Sixteen Kingdoms period. With its grand scope, rich content, and simple language, it skillfully weaves key knowledge points into the narrative, making it a worthwhile read.

2. 652 大 Great Ming: From the Start, Zhu Di Exposed My Simulated Life 大明：开局被朱棣模拟人生曝光了 Sky-Blue Shirt天蓝色的衬衫Historical4.6M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty charmer + father’s resignation, son’s delight + simulator + two golden fingers] In the sixteenth year of Yongle, Zhu Gaoshuo transmigrates to another version of the Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Di's fourth son. With three dragons and two pythons around him, he had planned to live quietly and enjoy his life as a prince. But to his surprise, he attracts the spirits of legendary figures from history. The First Emperor Ying Zheng, Xiang Yu the Conqueror, Chancellor Zhuge Liang, the God 20.3kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves

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   These four books are really good, especially the first one where everyone is so cunning; I feel like I wouldn't survive more than two chapters if I were in there [facepalm].

3. 653 从 Starting as a Foot Soldier 从小兵开始 Li Xiangxiang李想想Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Qiao Lie, a young thug who spent every day brawling, got hit on the head with a brick. When he came to, he discovered that he had become a foot soldier on a battlefield. In a dynasty that had never existed in history, the uneducated Qiao Lie begins as a lowly soldier and embarks on a carefree, colorful life in ancient times... 12.2kReads8.9Score2kShelves

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   This book is truly excellent, without any system. Don't be fooled by the small number of readers; it's genuinely captivating, trust me. [Upvote]

4. 654 张 Zhang Juzheng's Unusual Life 张居正的别样人生 One Moment of Foolishness, a Lifetime of Regret糊涂一时误终身Historical444k WordsOngoing Imperial examinations, a soul transmigration, and saving the Ming from collapse. Zhang Juzheng, the six-time examination laureate, will no longer keep his head down in this life. I’ll beat Yan Shifan to a pulp. I’ll raise Longqing well, so the Jiajing Emperor can devote himself to cultivating in peace. 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Time travel, the most powerful prime minister who passed the imperial examination six times.

5. 655 才 A Scholar's Tragedy 才子之殇 Studying Poetry with Contained Elegance含章学诗Historical181k WordsCompleted Gifted beyond compare, excelling at everything from games of skill to spirit writing and divination... As a boy, Jin Shengtan was the most unconventional and legendary prodigy of his age, a brilliant young eccentric. Behind every legend lies a tale unknown to the world. This novel tells the seemingly absurd yet deeply philosophical stories from the youth of Jin Shengtan, the renowned scholar of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Self-recommended original work. A talent that will never be forgotten! Let's learn about the life of Jin Shengtan, a remarkable figure of his generation. Seeking critique and corrections from connoisseurs with a deep understanding of traditional culture.

6. 656 穿 Transmigrated as Yue Fei: From the Start, I Refused the Twelve Golden Decrees 穿越岳飞：开局拒收十二道金牌 Red Dust Rookie红尘初哥儿Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Serving the nation with unwavering loyalty is the only theme that matters! In the tenth year of the Shaoxing era, he transmigrates into Yue Fei. With enemies within and without, everyone knows that once the twelve golden command tablets order Yue Fei back to the capital, he is doomed to die! Beneath the walls of Bianliang, he refuses the tablets and rewrites Marshal Yue's fate. He leads his army into battle, smashing through one hundred thousand Jin cavalry, capturing Wushu, and reclaiming Kaife 3.7kReads8.4Score237Shelves

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   After the great victory at Zhuxian Town, the protagonist refuses to retreat and continues to attack the Jin Kingdom. The internal power struggles in the court and the bloody battles on the frontier are written at the same time. Romance should not be the main plot.

7. 657 承 Chengqian’s Dad, Hear Me Out 承乾他爹，你听我说 Chang'an Sweet Zhi长安甜执Ancient Romance740k WordsCompleted [A slow-burn, healing historical story / mutual salvation / sweet everyday romance / meticulous historical research / a wild collision of classical style and modern-day commentary.] After meeting in a dream, Su Jin, a modern young woman, is pulled back to the twelfth year of the Zhenguan era by an obsession from her past life, becoming Crown Prince Li Chengqian’s wife. Burdened by the sacrifices and trust placed in her in her previous life, she transmigrates and gives birth right away. To her su 1.7kReads8.0Score156Shelves

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   This is a self-proclaimed work by a young author; it lacks a systematic structure and focuses primarily on family bonds and healing, with minimal political intrigue.

8. 658 十 The Emperors of the Ten Kingdoms 十国帝王 I Am a Nobody我是蓬蒿人Historical3.4M WordsCompleted After the Huang Chao Rebellion, Zhu Wen usurped the Tang Dynasty. Over the next fifty-odd years, the Central Plains saw five ruling houses and thirteen emperors. After arriving, he spent ten years lying low, reading three thousand volumes and honing a sword for the battlefield. He spent ten years at war, spilling blood across three thousand miles of north and south, defeating powerful foes on iron horses with blade in hand. Then he spent ten years governing, devising three thousand policies a da 35Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   Brother, believe me, these five books are the crowning masterpieces of Tomato's historical fiction. The only downside is that the second and fourth books are a bit short, but they're definitely worth reading. This is a veteran bookworm's treasure trove of knowledge, all for you.

9. 659 李 Li Chengqian: When I Had Two Fathers 李承乾：当我有了两个父亲 Chang'an Sweet Zhi长安甜执Male-Channel Fanfiction37k WordsCompleted Li Chengqian: When I Had Two Fathers 646Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 660 大 Great Tang: I Transmigrated to the Zhenguan Era and Became the Unbeatable Commander! 大唐：我，穿越贞观，成不良帅！ Writing and Painting the Jianghu执笔亦画江湖Anime Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted [Derivative Work + No System + Fan Creation + Alternate History + Author’s Imagination + Speculation + Wuxia] Li Yunxiao transmigrates to the first year of the Zhenguan era, where he happens upon Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang as they return after arranging for Li Yuanji’s severed head to be laid to rest. Unable to see through Li Yunxiao, the two men become sworn brothers with him. Along the way, Li Yunxiao uses skills from more than a thousand years in the future to earn people’s admiration. Whi 22kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves

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    There are too many Ming Dynasty books, so I'll recommend two from the Song Dynasty and two from the Tang Dynasty. [I only recommend highly-rated masterpieces.]

11. 661 李 Li Er: When I Met the Perfect Version of Myself 李二：当我遇到圆满的我 Chang'an Sweet Zhi长安甜执Male-Channel Fanfiction24k WordsCompleted Li Er: When I Meet My Perfect Self 409Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 662 秦 Qin: Ruling the World 秦·君临天下 Stone in the River江中石Historical2.3M WordsCompleted People often say there is no greater merit than saving the emperor. Bai Xuan not only saved the emperor, but also did everything in his power to protect him. He helped the emperor go from hostage to crown prince, then to king, and finally to emperor. The emperor always called Bai Xuan “Big Brother,” and never changed that title, not even when he locked Bai Xuan in the death cell. The officials at court who respected him called him Lord Bai, while those who feared and hated him called him a treac 825Reads8.7Score101Shelves

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    These are all good historical novels, without any system elements. They all have ratings above 8.5.

13. 663 大 The Great Song's Banners Fly: I Turn the Tide at Yashan 大宋军旗飘扬：我在崖山改了乾坤 Wanderer of Nanke南柯行者Historical399k WordsCompleted The history books tell us: At the Battle of Yashan, Emperor Bing drowned himself, and a hundred thousand soldiers and civilians died for their country. But Lin Song, a food delivery rider who transmigrated from the modern day, refuses to accept fate! As a thousand burning Kongming lanterns light up the South China Sea, he grips the emperor's sword. "Who says the Song dynasty has to die on its knees? I'll lead the sons of Han to live on their feet!" Behind him are a hundred thousand loyal sou 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A rare gem among Tomato's historical novels. The An Lushan Rebellion, a banished imperial concubine, political intrigue amidst chaos, and passionate patriotism. Crucially, both protagonists and antagonists are intelligent. This alone surpasses 99.9% Of Tomato's historical fiction. Free of any unnecessary systems, highly recommended.

14. 664 穿 After Reincarnating as a Wretched Old Woman, I Just Want to Live a Laid-Back Life 穿成极品老妇之后只想当咸鱼 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The old woman was a real piece of work. She drove her eldest daughter-in-law to her death, then doted on her second son, who passed the highest imperial exam and married the daughter of the prime minister. She even encouraged him to favor his concubine and neglect his wife. In the end, the prime minister had the whole family killed. The old woman suddenly came back reborn, only to be scared to death by what she had experienced in her previous life. Manxing, a promising 25-year-old woman, transmi 31.1kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves

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    The characters' introductions are natural, and their emotions and behavioral choices are consistent with the historical context, making it a masterpiece that explores how one person can rewrite the fate of their family and nation. The female protagonist may not be highly intelligent, but she's a good person, creating a stark contrast with the professor, who possesses exceptional intelligence but is only concerned with himself. Each family member in the story has their own distinct characteristics, revealing that the imperfect growth process of human infants requires patient guidance.

15. 665 我 I’m No Spy 我不是细作 Open the Door and Welcome Guests开门迎客Historical439k WordsOngoing [Alternate history, political intrigue, ancient espionage, lighthearted humor] After transmigrating to an unfamiliar world, he is forced to become a spy. With two nations vying for supremacy, court politics and the martial world, schemes and deadly plots, how can he survive between the cracks? Beautiful women, romance and pleasure: will he lose himself in a life of indulgence, or carve out a new world from this decaying feudal dynasty...? 225Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    It's pretty good, but the updates are slow.

16. 666 开 At Xuanwu Gate from the Start, I Mistook Myself for Li Er 开局玄武门，错把自己当李二 Half a Cup of Tea, Half a Cup of Lake-Bottom Sand半盏茶半杯湖底沙Historical633k WordsCompleted Li Erfeng transmigrated. He was on horseback, with Xuanwu Gate right in front of him and eighty cavalrymen behind. The most conspicuous among them were a dark-faced man, a yellow-faced man, and a bearded man carrying an axe. “Am I Li Er?” Li Erfeng was delighted. He immediately launched a coup and fought his way into the imperial palace. First he “offed” his grandfather, then his father, and used force to demand the title of Prince of Qin and command of the Sixteen Guards. A few months later. “Y 3.7kReads8.7Score236Shelves
17. 667 魂 Reborn in Li Bai's Body? From the Start at Mawei Post Station, I Save Yang Yuhuan 魂穿李白？开局马嵬驿，我救玉环 Wanderer of Nanke南柯行者Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One of Tomato's rare gems. The An Lushan Rebellion, an exiled immortal and a noble consort, intrigue amid chaos, and fervent devotion to the nation. A man remains a boy until the day he dies. As he makes his way through life, apart from Yang Yuhuan, his unattainable first love, which of the colorful women of the Tang dynasty became his cinnabar-marked love? And who remained the one he could never let go? Most importantly, whether heroes or villains, everyone is sharp-witted. This story is entire 142Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A rare gem among Tomato's historical novels. The An Lushan Rebellion, a banished imperial concubine, political intrigue amidst chaos, and passionate patriotism. Crucially, both protagonists and antagonists are intelligent. This alone surpasses 99.9% of Tomato's historical fiction. Free of any unnecessary systems, highly recommended.

18. 668 秦 The End of Qin: A Royal Descendant of Han, Contesting the World with Chu and Han 秦末：韩国王孙，与楚汉争天下 Person from Wu and Yue吴越人士Historical1.3M WordsCompleted At the end of the Qin dynasty. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a twelve-year-old descendant of the Korean royal family, Han Ying, courtesy name Wangsun. Han Ying gathers heroes and men of talent while waiting for his chance. “A gentleman keeps his weapons close and waits for the right moment to act. If I play my cards right, I may yet be able to destroy Han and Chu, then make myself emperor.” “A real man should be astride a horse with a spear in hand, commanding a hundred thous 5.2kReads8.4Score321Shelves

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    All are historical texts

19. 669 忧 Concern for the People 忧民 South Wind on the Road陌上南风Historical239k WordsOngoing A modern young man named Yu Fu transmigrates into the body of a boy who also happens to be named Yu Fu. What stories will unfold in an ancient dynasty with a strict social order, and among the alluring martial heroes of the jianghu...? With the slaughter of war, the arrival of natural disasters, and the cries of countless people, will Yu Fu stand by and do nothing? What choices will he make...? 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Take a look at this book. It's an alternate history, without a system, where the protagonist travels to a dynasty similar to the Song Dynasty.

20. 670 寒 The Humble-Born Hero: From a Fallen Youth to Power over the Court 寒门枭雄：从落难少年到权倾朝野 The Gluttonous Golden Dragon贪吃的大金龙Historical207k WordsOngoing A painstakingly written, deeply researched historical novel about how civilization and rules came into being, how people were shaped by rules and institutions, and how they gradually lost their freedom and souls. Read closely, and it may well be the best book you ever read. (A realistic, hard-edged political power struggle) (Not a brainless power fantasy) (A vivid, weighty world) (Every character has a clear stance, and everyone is smart) Who knows the terror of having someone point at you and s 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although it is a fictional story, it is based on the extremely hardcore Ming Dynasty system.

21. 671 大 The Han Empire: Emperor Liu Hong 大汉帝国之大帝刘宏 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Emperor Ling of Han was the last emperor of the Han Dynasty to wield real power. Though he could have changed the course of history, he instead became the root cause of the Han Dynasty's downfall. By a twist of fate, a modern-day top history student is reborn at the end of the Han Dynasty as Emperor Liu Hong. Watch as he gathers the greatest talents of the era and builds an unparalleled legacy. 20kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
22. 672 风 Storms Over the Great Jin 风雨大晋 Nine One Six九一六Historical1.8M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read my stories. I hope you enjoy them. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 284Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    [Heart][Heart][Heart]

23. 673 临 The Hidden Actor of Lin'an 临安戏隐 The Mysterious Qiuchi神秘的秋迟Historical447k WordsCompleted [Me, a spoiled good-for-nothing: it’s all an act] After being reborn as the son of a Southern Song military officer, Zhang Ziyan decides to lie flat and make trouble for his father as a career. He raises fighting cocks, walks his dogs, and spends money like water. Lin’an City knows him as a complete waste of space. Everyone laughs at him: “Other than having a good father, what can you even do?” But they don’t know that... The imperial wine Jade Pot Spring is his creation, and its sky-high profit 173Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    [Lin'an] A Song Dynasty political intrigue, a heartwarming ensemble piece, and well-written. [Zhen Yao] A Tang Dynasty suspenseful and fantastical tale, humorous and fast-paced, both funny and thrilling; I call it a masterpiece among new books. It's bound to be a hit. Go for it! [Sparrow's Delight]

24. 674 儿 Son, Mother Wants to Be Empress Dowager 儿子，娘想当太后 The Conscienceless Little White Rabbit丧尽天良的小白兔Historical319k WordsOngoing (Climb the tech tree and build an innovative world) The Yang family is a house of loyal heroes, every one of them a paragon. After transmigrating, Yang Zongbao starts afresh in a new world. No longer bound by invisible shackles, he decides to live for himself. Striving for a plausible story. 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Climbing technology, the Yang family rebels against Zhao

25. 675 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 1.2kReads6.9Score109Shelves

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    Who doesn't know my imperial schemes? Who am I bullying?! ...👍

26. 676 大 The Tang Dynasty's Record of Demon Suppression 大唐镇妖录 The Mysterious Qiuchi神秘的秋迟Eastern Fantasy214k WordsOngoing [Great Tang] [Mystery] [Dual Transmigration] [Humor] [Thriller] One spell scribbled in ghost script, and master and disciple are both transported to another world. The master becomes a state preceptor with power over the imperial court, putting on an act of “otherworldly grace” every day while secretly panicking like crazy. The disciple becomes an unregistered nobody who starts off locked behind bars. He relies on street cons and a “fake manual” that suddenly starts working to fight for his life 3Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 677 重 Reborn in Great An: The Emperor Begs Me to Rule as Regent 重生大安：皇帝求我来摄政 Su Mu Worrying About the Sky苏木忧天Historical690k WordsOngoing [Alternate history + political intrigue + lighthearted comedy + no System] Lin Xiao is reborn in the body of an abandoned child who starved to death in the household of a Vice Minister of Revenue in Great An. He originally planned to use modern knowledge to become a wealthy landlord and live a life of luxury, hunting with hawks and hounds and surrounded by wives and concubines. But to survive, he puts down rebellious vassal kings, exterminates the barbarians, kills treacherous ministers, unifies —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novel set in the Sui and Tang dynasties, featuring unsystematic political intrigue and a lighthearted tone that's hard to put down.

28. 678 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrated into the Founder's Portrait 大明：我穿越成了太祖画像 Lazy Fish Never Turns Over咸鱼丶不翻身Historical1.4M WordsCompleted (History + Ming Dynasty + System + transmigration) After showing off on a whim, Li Chen transmigrated to the end of the Ming Dynasty. He became a portrait of the Great Ancestor, Zhu Yuanzhang, and was bound to the fate of the Great Ming! It was the first year of the Chongzhen reign, and Zhu Youjian had only recently ascended the throne. To stay alive, and to make up for the regrets of the Ming Dynasty’s final years, Li Chen decided to do everything he could to extend the Great Ming for another t 8.2kReads9.2Score613Shelves

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    See? Plenty!

29. 679 穿 I Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, But Zhu Yuanzhang Wiped Out Ten Generations of My Family 穿越大明，但是被老朱诛十族 The Great Sage of Hetao河套大圣爷Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System] + [Political Intrigue] + [Passionate] + [Struggle for Supremacy] After transmigrating to the Hongwu era, I open my eyes to find myself in death row. Tomorrow, ten entire clans are to be executed because of their connection to the Blank Seal Case. This is the difficulty level from the start?!! But it doesn't matter. I'll step in when it counts! Zhu Yuanzhang: “Sir, I want to execute corrupt officials!” Liu Xiu: “No!” Zhu Yuanzhang: “Sir, I want to impose a maritime ban!” Liu Xiu: “No! 2.2kReads8.4Score137Shelves

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    Transmigrating to the Hongwu era, I wake up in a death row cell, and tomorrow my entire clan will be executed for my involvement in the Empty Seal Case. The starting point is incredibly difficult. [No System] + [Political Intrigue] + [Action] + [Conquest]

30. 680 寒 The Commoner Who Became Chief Minister 寒门首辅 Nangong Chenchen南宫沉沉Historical1.5M WordsCompleted When Gu Changliu wakes up, he has become a country scholar. He has no grand ambitions: he just wants to pass the provincial examination, become a minor official, put down roots, and spend his life in harmony with the woman he loves. But the officialdom is no easy place to get by. He had hoped to be a lazy nobody, but the political infighting leaves him no choice but to press forward with all his might. If he can't be a carefree salted fish, then he will take flight like a great roc, rising ninet 3.1kReads8.6Score212Shelves

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    Single female lead, intelligent, no system.

31. 681 大 Great Tang: My Clan Bullies Me? I'll Assassinate the Emperor in Retaliation 大唐：宗族欺我？反手刺杀皇帝 I've Caught You抓到你了Historical414k WordsOngoing [Rebellion] [Conspiring Out Loud] [Immortal Exile] [Thinker] [Capitalist] “Brother Taibai, why are you trying to assassinate the emperor?” Li Chengqian asked curiously. “My clan has gone too far. They changed my household registration, stole my top spot in the imperial examination, and took away my source of income. I have to show them what ‘Wiping Out the Nine Clans: A Fun Game for the Whole Family’ means!” Liu Wenyue directed the master craftsmen of the Directorate of the Palace Treasury to ha 937Reads8.2Score110Shelves

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    The protagonist of this book suffers a major setback right from the start. He wanted to make a fortune in the Tang Dynasty by relying on the knowledge in his mind, but his family members were treacherous and tricked him to death. The protagonist did not hold back and went to assassinate Li Shimin, but he also died.

32. 682 三 Three Kingdoms: Zhang Shao, Zhang Fei's Second Son, Restores the Han Three Times 三国：从张飞次子张绍，三造大汉 Sweet Words吃糖赋语Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Shaohan] The heavens stretch on forever. Why are they so cruel to me... Have you ever wondered what history would look like if Liu Bei rebuilt the Han dynasty three times? In the twelfth year of Jian'an, a reader and writer of historical fiction transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms era and became Zhang Fei's son, Zhang Shao! Here, warlords carve up the land, and human lives are worth less than grass; Here, powerful clans monopolize everything, leaving no hope for people of humble birth; Here 1kReads6.9Score102Shelves

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    The war scenes are well-researched and detailed. If you enjoy war and political intrigue, this is a good book to read if you're looking for something to read.

33. 683 奋 Striving in the Great Ming 奋斗在大明 Famous Sword Manor名剑山庄Historical3.9M WordsCompleted A man can be a teacher for generations, and a single word can serve as a rule for all under heaven. Two thousand years ago, Confucius was born, illuminating the ages! Two thousand years later, Zhouzi was born, a master for generations! The story of an “observer of the heavens” with a scientific mindset from the future, striving to make his mark during the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty! 52Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Intelligent and logically consistent

34. 684 我 Building Planes in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐造飞机 Burrowing Hamster打洞仓鼠Historical182k WordsOngoing [Golden Finger] [Farming] [Hardcore] [Rebellion] [All-in-One Service] When Zhong Yi wakes up again, he discovers that he has transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty! From building airports and hydroelectric power stations to printing Tang banknotes, he offers the full package from start to finish! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The system is simple and provides little assistance; the protagonist still relies more on themselves to develop water conservancy, build hydroelectric power stations, construct airplanes and bombs, etc.

35. 685 八 The Eight-Year-Old Blind Imperial Grandson Crawls Out of the Ming Tomb from the Start 八岁瞎眼圣孙，开局爬出大明皇陵 The Great Sage of Hetao河套大圣爷Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (The author has already completed a million-word novel, so readers can dive in with confidence. Political intrigue + a story of loving grandfathers and filial grandsons + a tale of conquering the world. Zhu Yuanzhang is ruthless in the early stages, and the protagonist becomes ruthless later on. Readers who dislike saintly do-gooders or people who argue for argument's sake may want to steer clear!!!) Zhu Xiongying, the eldest legitimate grandson of the Ming dynasty and Zhu Biao's eldest legitima 33.8kReads9.1Score3.5kShelves
36. 686 穿 Transmigrating to Great Tang: The Wealthy Manor 穿越大唐：富贵山庄 Qingxi Old Ox青溪老牛Historical149k WordsCompleted Transmigration + Great Tang + no System + no golden finger + no harem + no wild imagination Li Fugui transmigrates to the early years of the Great Tang Dynasty. From the start, he breaks a leg, then gets rescued by a mysterious young man. The young man's name is Ping'an, and he has a pet giant panda. See how a small-time shopkeeper who makes a living collecting scrap... sets out, in the Tang Empire, to build his own prosperous manor, one step at a time. 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system, no cheat codes. The protagonist transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty during the Wude era. A series of interesting events unfold.

37. 687 覆 Overthrowing the Tang: Transmigrate into Emperor Ai, Who Abdicated the Throne 覆唐：穿越禅位天子唐哀宗 Ren Daxi任大兮Historical657k WordsOngoing A modern soul transmigrates into Li Zhu, the last emperor of the Great Tang. In the fourth year of Tianyou, Zhu Wen usurps the Tang throne, and the dynasty collapses after 289 years. In name, Li Zhu is the Prince of Jiyin who abdicated the throne. In reality, he is a prisoner trapped in a cage. The history books are unequivocal: just three months later, a cup of poisoned wine will be his end. Given a second life, he refuses to sit still and await death! Imprisoned in his residence, he uses polit 3.3kReads—Score326Shelves

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    Refined writing is essential for making historical articles engaging.

38. 688 李 Li Si Reborn: Flaying Zhao Gao Alive and Securing 800 Years for the Qin Dynasty 李斯重生，活剐赵高，秦祚八百年 Frost-Mirror Wanderer霜鉴客Historical489k WordsCompleted Li Si and Ying Zheng, two great heroes, are reborn with the bloodline of the Human Emperor. They command the destiny of humanity, and the human race finally stands tall. From this day forward, humanity shall reign supreme beneath the heavens! Li Si is reborn in Qin and carefully helps Ying Zheng unify the six states and restore order to the realm, while tearing Zhao Gao apart with his own hands to avenge his past-life grudge! The two accidentally uncover a world-shaking secret: Ji Fa and Jiang Z 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No systematic historical fiction, no romantic pairings, no...

39. 689 大 Great Ming: I'm a Prince, Can't I Enjoy Myself? 大明：皇子的我还不能享受享受？ The Pumpkin Became a Rookie南瓜变成菜鸟Historical1.7M WordsCompleted I'm no good at writing introductions. This is a new book by a new author. He transmigrates to the Zhizheng era, and the System blows up. What! I'm actually the Prince Qin Min, who did every evil thing imaginable? The second legitimate son of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang! He died young. After his death, Zhu Yuanzhang personally wrote a memorial condemning him: "Since you were sent to your fief, you have earned no good reputation. You kept company with petty men, indulged in wine and women, a 37.1kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves

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    Zhu Yuanzhang's second legitimate son, a staunch supporter of the crown prince, possessed exceptional military prowess.

40. 690 穿 I Transmigrated as Fusu, and the First Emperor Asked Me to Take the Throne 穿越成扶苏，始皇帝请我登基 Xuan Zhi轩轾Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Summoning + Great Qin + Political Schemes + Struggle for Supremacy] After transmigrating, I became Prince Fusu of Great Qin and activated the Chinese Ancestral Dragon System. I also obtained the divine weapon Xuanyuan Sword, the foundation of my power. In this life, as Fusu, I will rule Great Qin, quell internal rebellion, recruit Zhang Liang, bring the Hundred Schools of Thought into my service, crush the Xiongnu beneath my cavalry, march south against the Baiyue, unite the four seas and eight 4.8kReads9.0Score378Shelves
41. 691 穿 Transmigrated as Su Zhe, I’m Getting Rich and Rising in Rank Just to Rescue My Brother 穿越成苏辙，升官发财只为捞亲哥 Autumn Clematis剪秋萝Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Su Shi speaks his mind and makes enemies; Su Zhe gets promoted, gets rich, and bails his brother out. Semi-alternate history, with respect for historical events and figures.] The ultimate ensemble cast makes its entrance in turn: Bao Zheng, Shen Kuo, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, Wang Anshi, Zeng Gong, Sima Guang, Emperor Renzong of Song, Emperor Yingzong of Song, Emperor Shenzong of Song, Emperor Zhezong of Song, Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhou Dunyi, Zhang Huaimin, Cai Jing, Li Qingzhao, and Yue Fei. A l 2.5kReads8.6Score751Shelves

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    I highly recommend the first and fourth books.

42. 692 大 Tang Dynasty: I Stir Up the Officials with Heretical Cultivation 大唐，我靠邪修卷疯百官 May the Sign Be With Us签签在上Historical1.3M WordsOngoing (Feel-good, hilarious, unorthodox cultivation, lighthearted, ancient history) Li Mo transmigrated to the first year of the Zhenguan era in the Tang dynasty, becoming the son of Li Ji, Duke of Cao. At the time, Li Shimin was working hard to govern the country, but the court was short-staffed. He issued an edict ordering the sons of all civil and military officials to take an examination administered by Zhangsun Wuji at the Ministry of Personnel. Anyone who passed would be appointed to office imme 57.3kReads8.1Score5kShelves
43. 693 极 The Finest Crown Prince 极品太子爷 Sea Dongqing海东青Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The original novel behind the hit short drama Crown Prince of Ancient Times. This hit web novel is also known as Crown Prince Regent. After transmigrating into the crown prince of Great Qin, I refuse to be a 996 wage slave in this life. I'll hold the power of the world in my waking hours and sleep in the embrace of beauties after a night of revelry. I'll execute treacherous ministers, destroy enemy kingdoms, and sail east to conquer Japan. The mighty authority of Great Qin will resound across 1.3kReads8.7Score266Shelves

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    Both the protagonist and the antagonist are intelligent, and various open and covert struggles occur frequently. And... [Smirk] there's a little...

44. 694 大 Great Qin: Who Upset My Frail, Ailing Worthy Minister? 大秦：谁惹我那体弱多病的贤卿了 Leisurely Clouds Borrow Rain Ink闲云借雨墨Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Transmigration + no romance + mostly daily life + a System (but it doesn’t feature much) Zhou Wenqing unexpectedly transmigrated into the chaotic Warring States period. That was bad enough, but when she opened her eyes, she discovered she was gravely wounded. A moment later, she remembered that her original self had been sent by the state of Han to Qin as a “spy,” and she was completely at a loss. Zhou Wenqing had no intention of flapping her little butterfly wings. Time and again, she tried to 26.7kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves
45. 695 汉 Late Han Dynasty: Lu Bu Is Reborn and Hunts Down Cao Cao from the Start 汉末：吕布重生，开局追杀曹操 Qing Qing Qing Qing青青青青Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No harem] + [Not a power fantasy] + [No collecting women] + [A struggle for supremacy] + [The supporting characters rise to take charge] The legendary God of War Lu Bu died at White Gate Tower, only for it to turn out to have been a dream? Cao Cao tried to assassinate Dong Zhuo, claiming he was there to present a sword. But he never expected Lu Bu to lead him a scrawny old horse. Can Cao Cao still escape Luoyang on that nag? And how will Lu Bu begin his new life… Among men, Lu Bu; among horses 6.3kReads8.6Score434Shelves
46. 696 我 I Have a Plan to Bring Light Back to China 我有一计，可使华夏幽而复明 Nine Clans Match九族消消乐Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Zhang Ning transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty. If he can just get Zhu Yuanzhang to execute him, he can return to the 21st century and reach the pinnacle of success. He embarks on a career as a poison-tongued strategist, doing everything he can to get himself killed! He never expected Old Zhu to join the History Guild by accident, too. The moment he sees Emperor Ming Zhu Youjian, he flips the table. “This is outrageous! It’s a rebellion! Even the Fourth Son has become emperor!” Fuming, he consults 1.7kReads8.0Score137Shelves

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    The fake behind-the-scenes story + treacherous plot + no female lead, super good!

47. 697 三 Reforging the Mighty Han of the Three Kingdoms 三国之雄汉重铸 Dustless and Clear无尘了然Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the contest for supremacy among the Three Kingdoms, Cao Wei has pride, Shu Han has romance, and Eastern Wu has a bunch of cowards. Zhuge Liang made six campaigns against Mount Qi, then at last his star fell in the autumn winds over Wuzhang Plains. Zhuge Liang: “Vast heavens above, why have you treated me so cruelly?” Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun: one by one, they died with regrets... Shu Han’s romantic ideal was cruelly shut out of reality by the eight-hundred-li-wide Qin River, 12.2kReads8.7Score882Shelves

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    I just finished reading this historical novel. The male protagonist is intelligent, career-oriented, and not a typical immature person. He transmigrates into Liu Bei's son and dedicates himself to the Shu Han dynasty. It was quite good.

48. 698 快 Quick Transmigration: Every World Starts in Hell 快穿：每次都是地狱开局 Yin Binger音冰儿Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No romance pairings / alternate history / nation and family] [Please don't use AI to generate the heroine. The author commissioned the illustrations at personal expense.] Yin Lingyu is one unlucky girl. In her quick transmigration missions, she always gets the most hellish start and has to roll up her sleeves and climb her way up, becoming the beautiful, tragic woman everyone admires. World One: The top scholar's younger sister, sold into a brothel. (Setting: Li Shimin of the Tang dynasty) Worl 20.4kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves

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    This is amazing!!! No romance, it's a quick transmigration story. *The first chapter might have some minor flaws; you can skip to the second world first.* The logic is clear and the plot is reasonable. There are no characters forced to become less intelligent to highlight the protagonist, no characters going out of character (OOC) to force a happy ending, and no unrealistic plot points (like no casualties in battle). The characters' emotions are handled very well, and there are no inexplicable feelings for the protagonist to emphasize their charm. The emotions are delicate and realistic, the writing is vivid, and it's easy to empathize (for example, the scene where the protagonist escapes with [unspecified character] in the Three Kingdoms was particularly exciting). Highly recommended!

49. 699 重 Reborn as Zhu Youjiao, Building an Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets 重生朱由校，打造日不落大明帝国 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical681k WordsCompleted In the sixteenth century, as the great Age of Exploration swept the world and Western nations eagerly expanded their horizons, the Ming Empire in the East quietly crumbled under natural disasters and human calamities. Zhu Xiao, a Ming history enthusiast from a later age, is reborn as the Tianqi Emperor, Zhu Youxiao. Watch as he ushers in reform, strengthens the army, leads the Ming Empire to the pinnacle of the world, and launches an Age of Exploration unlike any other for the Great Ming... 2.5kReads8.6Score114Shelves
50. 700 西 Xi Men Qing Conquers the World of Water Margin 西门庆纵横水浒世界 Idle Catkins闲絮Historical874k WordsOngoing After his soul enters the body of Ximen Qing, he changes his fate by fighting Wu Song at Lion Tower, and is destined to become Liangshan’s enemy! He wages war against Western Xia, crushes Fang La, and battles the Jin during the Jingkang Incident. Meet a very different Ximen the Great! 649Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    The debut was going well, but on the third day, I was suddenly locked in a "black room" (a euphemism for being banned for over ten days) and had to revise it six times. Even worse, changing the tag was inexplicably rejected. [Angry][Angry][Angry][Angry][Angry] This is a non-traditional fantasy novel! A niche anti-heroic story with a scumbag theme! Those looking for a fast-paced, action-packed read should proceed with caution! A heavily modified version of Water Margin! The protagonist is naturally at odds with the heroes of Water Margin! Because I am Ximen Qing, I vow to overthrow the Heavenly Gang! Transmigrating into the body of the Song Dynasty's Ximen Qing, I'm struck by lightning at the start! Is this the worst transmigration story in history, a hellish start?! No cheat codes, no system, not brainless! Who says scumbags aren't heroes! Who says lustful men aren't men?! Liangshan, Western Xia, Northern Liao, Jurchen—none of them work! Watch how the scumbag Ximen Qing, with half a Yin-Yang cultivation technique, seduces countless women, overthrows the Heavenly Gang, and dominates the world!

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