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. 351 五 Five Dynasties: Iron Cavalry Unstoppable 五代：铁骑纵横 Smoke in the Fog雾里的烟Historical667k WordsCompleted Wang Yanting, an ordinary man, transmigrated to the chaotic late Tang dynasty. He had no golden finger and no powerful patron to rely on. He could only survive through his own efforts. In this age, rites and music had crumbled, and moral principles had been cast aside. Whoever had soldiers could do as they pleased. But in this same age, the soldiers under your command could turn their weapons on you at any moment. Li Keju, military governor of Lulong, had a subordinate general, Li Quanzhong, who 1.7kReads8.5Score102Shelves
2. 352 在 Scraping by in the Great Tang 在大唐苟活 Jie Zhou芥舟Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [A forty-year-old mind + a twenty-year-old body = a socially anxious shut-in.] [Restoring ancient buildings + a ball lightning strike = the ninth year of Wude.] [Seen through the eyes of a passerby, this is a story of keeping a low profile in Tang dynasty China during the Zhenguan era. There are quiet moments, as well as dramatic twists and turns.] [Memory = a golden finger. Taking things one step at a time, how can I find my footing? Let me tell it all, bit by bit.] A timid, introverted, meek m 9.7kReads7.3Score666Shelves

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   Not mindless, not system-less, and with stable updates based on the Tang Dynasty.

3. 353 三 Three Kingdoms: General, Who’s More Beautiful, Your Concubine or the Empress? 三国：将军，妾身与皇后，谁更美 Jing Yunlong景云龙Historical2.0M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, he transmigrates as Cao Ang, Cao Cao's eldest son, who was supposed to die in the Battle of Wancheng. At death's door, he activates the “Life-Prolonging Talent System.” Only by winning over the peerless beauties of history can he extend his lifespan and unlock talents. Along the way, Cao Ang uses the System to win over beauties and prolong his life, while secretly building up his strength: curbing Liu Bei's rise, blockading the waterways of Jiangdong, and breaking up enemy al 29.3kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves

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   The Three Kingdoms period is a historical fiction about power struggles, and it also features a beauty system.

4. 354 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, Dong Zhuo Wants to Depose the Emperor, and I'm Liu Bian 三国：开局董卓要废帝，我是刘辩 Redfall红落Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Based on official history, no System, political intrigue Not Romance of the Three Kingdoms! After taking a fall, he discovers he has somehow become Liu Bian! Dong Zhuo is about to arrive... Is he going to be deposed next, then poisoned to death? Will he become another tragic figure in history who barely matters? No! He will not sit idly by and await his fate! They say governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish, but with blades already at his throat, how can he save himself? Intrig 3.7kReads8.3Score290Shelves
5. 355 大 Great Tang: I'm Definitely Not a Cat Demon 大唐：我才不是猫妖 Delang and Mei德朗与梅Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [A Containment Object and a Reborn Female Doctor] [The cat is the male lead] [Not a strictly accurate historical story] [More from the female lead's perspective early on] [Lighthearted slice of life] [Dual storylines for the male and female leads] [Little maid] [Great Cat King] [Genius scientist heroine] [Kitten prince] Empress Dowager Dou: Where's Miaomiao?! Someone, go find Miaomiao, quickly! As the palace maids searched around beneath the eaves, all the cats quietly turned to look at their bo 7.1kReads9.0Score610Shelves
6. 356 开 From the Start, I Turned the Tide and Saved the Nation 开局我力挽山河 The Wildflowers Dreamed of Roses山花做了场玫瑰梦Historical133k WordsOngoing He has no System and no golden finger. Step by step, he makes his way from a leaky old house into the troubled gap between eras. From the start, he joins the army and leads troops into battle, changing a broken dynasty, rescuing the nation’s fortunes, and trying to open a door to a different future. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The late Qing dynasty writer began by portraying himself as Zeng Guofan's younger brother, fighting against foreign powers and destroying the Qing dynasty.

7. 357 我 My Husband Is Too Frail to Care for Himself 我的夫君柔弱不能自理 Diligent but Silent勤不语Ancient Romance590k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] I saved the whole capital by slacking off! I conquered the world through sheer bluster! Excerpt 1: “Your Highness, the Consort has been completely taken in by the Princess Consort. His Majesty wants us to pay compensation.” Jiang Chonghua: “Tell Father that if he has the nerve, he can talk to the Princess Consort himself.” “Your Highness, His Majesty wouldn’t dare. He says he’s afraid he’ll get dragged into it too.” Excerpt 2: “Your Highness, our two nations are at war, 23kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves
8. 358 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 17.2kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves

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   It's an alternate history story set in a chaotic era, featuring powerful warlords; the writing is quite good.

9. 359 战 Warring States: I Told You to Be a Playful Young Lord, but You Actually Defeated Bai Qi? 战国：让你当纨绔，你竟打败白起？ Yi Jian衣见Historical2.4M WordsCompleted From the start, he had a fief of his own. He reclaimed farmland, built roads, smelted steel, and trained elite troops. The unscrupulous young lord: “Land, grain, wealth, beautiful women... I want it all!” Reborn in the state of Chu, he beats the state of Qin to a pulp! 609Reads8.8Score119Shelves
10. 360 崇 Chongzhen, Is My Dragon Throne Comfortable? 崇祯，朕的龙椅坐着舒服吗？ Mouse-Catching Team Captain捕鼠队队长Historical597k WordsOngoing (No cheap melodrama, no brainless characters, no System, no invincible protagonist, and not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy. Qing loyalists and those who may be offended, proceed with caution.) On the twenty-fourth day of the eighth month of the seventh year of Tianqi, Chongzhen sat high upon the dragon throne in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, receiving the court officials’ homage as he prepared to ascend the throne. A thunderclap jolted the carpenter emperor Zhu Youxiao awake in his coffin. Look 8Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Without a system, we rebuilt our country step by step.

11. 361 大 Great Qin: I'm the Three-Year-Old Sage Grandson, and I Teach the First Emperor to Conquer the World 大秦：三岁圣孙，我教始皇打天下 Three Cups of Fenqing汾清三杯Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [No System + no heroine + plot-focused power struggle] I transmigrated and became Ying Ziying, the last emperor of the Qin dynasty! Our Great Qin built on the achievements of six generations and finally unified the land of China; its might reached across the realm, with the four seas at peace. A feat for the ages, yet the dynasty lasted only fourteen years! And I ruled for just over forty days! Fortunately, I’m only three years old. There’s still time to change things; The campaign to destroy Ch 7.5kReads8.7Score685Shelves

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    1. Focusing on the splendor of the Northern Song Dynasty, the protagonist, Di Yong, goes against the tide, navigating the court and achieving glory on the battlefield, confronting the Khitan and Jurchen tribes, rewriting the tragedy of Di Qing, and engaging in thrilling clashes with famous figures like Ou Su and Bao Wang. 2. The protagonist, carrying memories of the *Zizhi Tongjian*, transmigrates into the body of Liu Ju, the eldest son of Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che. He uses modern knowledge to "reverse-educate" his father, the plot filled with the banter and understanding between father and son, written in a light and humorous style. 3. A story of the rebirth of the eldest grandson of Qin Shi Huang, using modern knowledge to aid the expansion of the Qin Dynasty, improving agricultural tools, training a new army, and boldly rewriting famous scenes such as "The First Emperor's Teachings to His Son" and "The Sand Dune Incident," balancing thrills with historical accuracy.

12. 362 我 I Only Wanted 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 18.3kReads8.7Score997Shelves

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    These four books are all unsystematic. ① I use myself as the chess piece, inviting the common people to make their moves, seeking only death! I ask the world, who else can do this?! ② I am the most noble grandson of the Ming Dynasty, and also the most significant and legitimate heir to the Ming throne. I will create a different Ming Dynasty, unparalleled in its splendor, shining brightly like the sun and moon. All rivers will flow into the sea, and the four seas will pay homage. ③ Zhu Lian threw away the rope in his hand and picked up the Emperor's Sword. He killed the civil officials who were fighting amongst themselves, killed the corrupt courtiers, killed the wealthy nobles who were richer than the country, and killed the merchants who had betrayed the country. ④ Gu Yuan's soul traveled nine hundred years, and in the snowy plains outside Bianjing, he unexpectedly saved the reborn princess Zhao Yingluo while leading his defeated army. Subsequently, through meticulous planning, he eventually became a powerful figure of the time, replacing Zhao with Gu, and saving the country with blood.

13. 363 日 The Sun and Moon Shine Anew: Restoring the Great Ming's Realm 日月重光：重整大明河山 Hermit of the Back Mountain V后山散人VHistorical1.5M WordsCompleted (No melodrama, no brainless characters, no power fantasy, no System, and no invincible protagonist. Readers who only want clean, wholesome content or are bothered by it should proceed with caution.) His soul transmigrates into Zhu Youxiao, the Ming dynasty’s imperial grandson, at the end of the Ming. He faces the consecutive deaths of the Wanli and Taichang emperors, the Red Pill Case, the Palace Transfer Case, the Donglin faction, and the Little Ice Age, while the catastrophic defeat at Sarhu, 5.6kReads8.3Score245Shelves
14. 364 强 A Mighty Song: Starting with the Soul Transmigrating into Emperor Taizu 强宋：从魂穿太祖开始 Under a Vast Sky and Endless Wilderness, Wolves Everywhere天苍野茫到处白眼狼Historical398k WordsCompleted A power fantasy set in an alternate history. The protagonist's soul enters the body of Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, allowing him to escape Zhao Guangyi's attempt to poison him. He builds up the Song Dynasty's economy and military until it is no longer a weak Song, but a mighty one! 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A piece worth looking forward to

15. 365 大 The End of Dayan: Winds Rise in Hanzhou 大衍末路：邯州风起 Ai Yuan艾原Historical789k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate to the Late Ming] [Imperial Son-in-Law] [Not Mindless] [Not a Power Fantasy] [No System] [New Book] In the first year of the Chongzhen reign, at the end of the Ming dynasty, there are no golden fingers, no System, and the story unfolds at a measured pace. Zhao Yanzhi, a modern office worker, transmigrates by accident and becomes the illegitimate son of a landowning family in Handan during the early years of the Chongzhen reign. The realm is on the verge of chaos, bandits roam every 1.1kReads—Score113Shelves

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    The story starts in hell mode! The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of the most powerless illegitimate son in a landlord family at the end of the Ming Dynasty. His father doesn't love him, his stepmother dislikes him, his biological mother died early, and he doesn't even own half an acre of land. He could be kicked out and starve to death at any moment. Without a system or a powerful grandfather, he relies entirely on his knowledge of late Ming Dynasty history and modern-day cunning to fight his way through. Starting with brewing his first batch of wine and accumulating his first fortune, he builds fortresses, takes in refugees, and fights bandits, turning a bad hand into a winning one step at a time. I was clenching my fists the entire time!

16. 366 从 Starting by Seizing Xiang Yu’s Corpse, I Build a Thousand-Year Clan 从抢项王尸体开始，建立千年世家 Don't Dwell on the Past不思过Historical161k WordsOngoing (The rating has only just appeared, so it’ll be low at first. It’ll gradually rise.) An obscure family genealogy, written generation after generation, beginning with you. From that point on, a millennium-old clan, tracing its lineage back to the start of the Western Han dynasty, rises steadily through the currents of history. Within this ancient clan, some devise strategies within their tents and win battles thousands of miles away. Some protect the nation and care for its people, providing pay 110Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    I think it's a pretty good book. Whether it's palatable or not, I'll read a few chapters and then decide.

17. 367 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Kidnapped Me to Be His Grandson from the Start 大唐：开局被李世民拐去当孙子 Redder Than Fire红胜火Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the eighteenth year of the Zhenguan era, Li Jue, who transmigrated into the son of Li Chengqian, the disgraced Crown Prince, secretly escapes from Qianzhou and returns to the Chang’an he has always dreamed of. But as Li Jue strolls along the bustling Zhuque Avenue, he suddenly bumps into an old man. From then on, the old man sticks to him every day, teaching him to ride horses one moment and shoot arrows the next. He’s always making grand promises, too, saying he’ll leave his family fortune t 1.6kReads8.4Score278Shelves
18. 368 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 26.6kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves

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    Historical fiction + alternate history + farming + hunting + power struggles – this book is definitely worth reading! "Want a wife? The government will assign one, and it'll even be tax-deductible!" A poor hunter casually agreed, and unexpectedly, he received a beautiful and wealthy bride. With no surplus food, he braved the snow to hunt deep in the mountains to ensure his wife's survival. With the help of his hunting dogs, he had a bountiful hunt, but on his return journey, they encountered a snow leopard blocking his path. This thrilling yet sweet farming life is simply non-stop! Highly recommended! [Add to bookshelf]

19. 369 醉 The Drunken Monk Huaisu 醉僧怀素 Seeking Shun, Searching for Liu寻舜觅柳Historical335k WordsOngoing This book uses Huaisu as its narrative thread, telling the story of his extraordinary life in novel form. It is divided into two volumes. The first follows Huaisu’s early years as a monk in his hometown of Lingling and his growth as a calligrapher. Besides his passion for calligraphy, Huaisu also loved wine and fine food, so the book will introduce Lingling’s local delicacies, Yongzhou’s Eight Scenic Views, and other tourist attractions. The second volume focuses on Huaisu’s travels in search of 4Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Huaisu, who said, "I drink to cultivate my character, and write cursive script to express my aspirations," was a heavy drinker, recorded in history as "drunk nine times a day." He was one of the most famous drunkards in Chinese history, nicknamed "The Drunken Monk." Historically, Huaisu was revered as the "Sage of Cursive Script," and was paired with Zhang Xu as "the Mad Zhang and the Mad Su." Li Bai wrote "Song of Cursive Script" in his honor, praising, "The young monk Huaisu, his cursive script is unparalleled throughout history!" The legendary life of "Drunken Monk" Huaisu was filled with love for fine wine and food; a love for beautiful scenery and literature; and a pursuit of excellence, surpassing others and even himself!

20. 370 大 Great Tang: The Fiercest Crown Prince, Li Er Begs Me Not to Kill Him 大唐：最狠太子，李二求我别杀了 Somebody Named Yan烟某人Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After Crown Prince Li Chengqian died, his spirit lingered. He was reborn before his rebellion was exposed and deposed, and bound to a System called “No More Coddling.” At this point, there were less than three days left before his plot was uncovered. “Ding! Firmly resist and fight back against mental manipulation. Reward: the manufacturing process for the curved-shaft plow.” Wei Zheng, Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince: “Your Highness is unruly and indolent. Hold out your hand. I must perform the 15.6kReads8.7Score796Shelves
21. 371 浴 Bloodbath at Jingkang 浴血靖康 Mo Xiaoyao莫逍遥Historical219k WordsCompleted In the Xuanhe era, the balance of power shifted. Song and Liao had drawn a border, put an end to hostilities, and maintained friendly relations for over a hundred years. In the lands of the White Mountains and Black Waters lived the Jurchen Wanyan clan, a people of hunters and fishers who had long suffered under the Liao and harbored deep resentment. Wanyan Aguda campaigned east and west, united the tribes, and rose swiftly to challenge the Liao. The balance of power was about to be turned upsid 26Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 372 唐 The Late Tang: I Am the Mightiest Military Governor, Sweeping Across the World 唐末：我，最强节度使，横扫天下 Nine Returns to One Jing九九归一京Historical145k WordsOngoing I transmigrated to the late Tang dynasty and became Gao Xun, the Zhaoyi Military Governor who was doomed to die a gruesome death in history. In the freezing winter of Guangming, after the defeat at Mianchi, more than ten thousand elite soldiers from Zelu lost heart and fell into chaos. Within, arrogant palace guards and mutinous generals threatened me. Without, Huang Chao's million-strong army bore down on us, the court stabbed me in the back with indifference, and neighboring warlords watched h 1.5kReads—Score114Shelves

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    This book is very good, I recommend everyone to read it

23. 373 我 My Years in the Great Ming 我在大明那些年 Qing Hong青红Historical8.6M WordsOngoing [The first long-life novel set in the Ming Dynasty on the entire internet] Li Qing transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty and, through a twist of fate, becomes a disciple of Zhang Landa. He lives a carefree life for years. In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu era, Empress Ma falls gravely ill, and by chance, Li Qing becomes her attending physician. From then on, Li Qing begins his journey through the Ming Dynasty. He experiences the bloodshed and turmoil of the Hongwu era and gets caught up in t 246.5kReads9.4Score19.5kShelves

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    These are all personally tested and are excellent historical novels, absolutely not to be missed. 1. Regarding the story of the Southern Dynasty nobleman being an imposter, the author's research is meticulous, full of details, a rare masterpiece that stands up to scrutiny in certain aspects. The numerous citations and allusions completely overshadow our own knowledge, especially the plot twists in the first few chapters, making you worry for the protagonist. 2. Liu Shan travels to the Song Dynasty, Yue Fei is ecstatic! Undoubtedly a masterpiece. In the first dozen or so chapters, Liu Shan stabs Qin Hui five or six times, each time causing immense pain and making the reader feel incredibly satisfied. The plot flows smoothly, and while humorous, it firmly establishes the characters of Liu Shan, Qin Hui, and Yue Fei. A great book! 3. The Immortal of the Ming Dynasty: Xiao Qing, Brother Qing, Master Qing, Ancestor Qing—no one knows the pain he endured along the way. Immortality, sometimes, is also a different kind of indefinite existence. 4. *Reborn in the Wanli Era*: I've read nearly a hundred chapters. The author's portrayal of historical figures like the Jiajing Emperor, Prince Yu, Xu Jie, Gao Gongwo, Zhang Juzheng, and Hu Zongxian is incredibly vivid. I love books like this that analyze human nature and strive to recreate historical events. 5. *Iron-Blooded Ming Dynasty*: The opening almost fooled the reader. The time-travel element is ingenious. The author's writing skills are profound, vividly depicting the late Ming Dynasty. The explanations of various historical events are particularly insightful, as if the causes and consequences are laid bare before our eyes. An absolutely excellent book. 6. *My Father is Emperor Wu of Han*: A top-tier political intrigue novel. The historical figures are consistent with basic knowledge, yet the author offers fresh perspectives. The supporting characters are also intelligent. A rare gem of a historical novel. 7. *Reborn in Liangshan: I Created the Strongest Lineup*: A rare masterpiece of time-traveling to the Water Margin world. The word "righteousness" permeates the entire story, making it exhilarating to read, because the original Water Margin truly had too many regrets.

24. 374 穿 Rules for Transmigrators: I Become an Online Keyboard Warrior in Great Ming 穿越者守则：我在大明当键盘侠 Liu the Son of a Thousand Cutthroats刘杀千刀的Historical2.4M WordsCompleted (Alternate history + no System + no golden finger + imperial examinations and political intrigue + one female lead) Chen Ke, a transmigrator, enters the Jiajing era. From a boy who tended cattle to top scorer in the imperial examinations, from Hanlin compiler to Earl of Jinghai, he cuts a path through one challenge after another, navigating the treacherous court with care at every step. With a brush in his left hand and a sword in his right, he uses modern knowledge to maneuver among the uprigh 4.8kReads8.7Score297Shelves

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    I haven't read many political intrigue novels, but this one is one. The first 30 chapters felt like the author deliberately selected certain elements; I was too lazy to read them—too many flaws. I skipped directly to the palace examination. The later chapters were alright, but unfortunately, it started slowly and finished strong, failing to attract a large readership.

25. 375 祖 With Our Ancestors' Blessing, the Great Ming Rises 祖宗保佑之风起大明 Old Man in a Straw Raincoat烟雨蓑翁Historical425k WordsCompleted [No System + Massive Infrastructure Projects + Advanced Technology + Ming Empire] In the final years of the Ming dynasty, society is in turmoil, with natural disasters and human calamities leaving nine out of ten households empty. After Xu Da forcefully drags Xu Xian along, he arrives in the Ming dynasty. With his own strength alone, he will save Chongzhen, restore the people's livelihoods, reclaim Taiwan, and conquer North America. With the help of a host of ancient Chinese scientists, he will 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [No System] + [Major Infrastructure Development] + [Advanced Technology] + [Ming Dynasty Empire] At the end of the Ming Dynasty, society was in turmoil, plagued by natural disasters and man-made calamities, leaving nine out of ten houses empty. Xu Xian, tricked by Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da, and others, arrived in the Ming Dynasty. He will single-handedly save Emperor Chongzhen, restore the people's livelihood, reclaim Taiwan, and conquer East Asia. With the help of a group of ancient Chinese scientists, he will build warships, venture into the deep blue sea, and conquer the world. He will create a Ming Dynasty Empire where all nations pay tribute, and even more importantly, a peaceful world where swords are turned into plowshares. "I will make every place bathed in sunlight the land of the Ming Dynasty! I will make every place bathed in moonlight the citizenry of the Ming Dynasty!"

26. 376 沧 When the Seas Roar: My Century in the Northern Song 沧海横流：我的北宋百年 Xuan'er铉儿Historical1.1M WordsCompleted When a modern soul falls into the most corrupt yet tragic maelstrom of the late Northern Song, how will he find his way? Will he go with the flow to save his own life, or fight the current and try to keep the heavens from falling? Yang Fan, once a graduate student in history and a military enthusiast, transmigrates as the son of a low-ranking frontier officer in the late Northern Song. He brings no all-purpose System, but a clear understanding of historical trends, strategic vision beyond his er 80Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The logic is quite sound.

27. 377 拯 Blue Star Rescue Plan: I Transmigrate to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 拯救蓝星计划：穿越五代十国 Island Ape岛猿Historical432k WordsOngoing “Transmigration + history + political intrigue + war + farming + martial arts + multiple heroines” Transmigrating in search of treasure, with a disastrous start? Establish a foothold in Southern Tang and set the whole realm in order! He wants no part in the power struggles, yet gets swept into an age of chaos. He wants no part in conspiracies, yet must turn the tide. At court, it is a struggle of deception and treachery! On the battlefield, it is a conquest of decisive, ruthless violence! In the 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The period was at the end of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, on the eve of the Northern Song Dynasty.

28. 378 重 Reborn in the Wilderness Era 重生野生时代 The Heart Moves with the Fruit心随果动Historical2.4M WordsCompleted This novel is about transmigrating to the age of primitive tribes, into a matriarchal society. Together with the clever and spirited (Grass), the gentle and docile (Butterfly), and the simple-minded (Stone), the protagonist leads a small tribe to become the greatest tribe and unite the Lost Continent. 1.7kReads8.7Score127Shelves

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    Would a savage do?

29. 379 南 The Southern Song Dynasty’s Top Undercover Agent 南宋第一卧底 Long Yuan龙渊Historical7.4M WordsCompleted In the sixteenth year of the Jiading era of the Southern Song, Shen Mo, a modern-day undercover agent, began manipulating the fate of the empire in the palm of his hand. Countless ingenious schemes, ruthless plots, and brutal tactics poured from him. His modern forensic techniques cracked one bizarre Southern Song case after another, while his espionage skills crushed the secret agents of the Liao and Jin. When the Mongol Yuan cavalry, invincible across the land, came thundering toward them, the 6.1kReads9.1Score846Shelves
30. 380 大 The Little Detective of the Tang Dynasty: What Do I Do After Being Beheaded from the Start? 大唐小神探：开局被斩首怎么办？ Drifting Duck随波逐流鸭Historical1.5M WordsCompleted 6.7kReads9.2Score820Shelves

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    This book, by Tomato, is the most historically accurate among Tang Dynasty novels and is highly recommended.

31. 381 水 Water Margin: The Di Family Generals 水浒之狄家将 Tai Xuanyue太玄岳Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A modern athlete with an elite martial arts ranking accidentally transmigrates into the world of Water Margin and takes over the body of Di Quan, descendant of the great hero Di Qing. Though born into a military family, Di Quan has fallen among the displaced. Upon waking, he encounters Lin Chong, who is about to be ambushed by Lu Yuhou. He helps Lin Chong through the snowy ordeal at the mountain god’s temple, and the two swear brotherhood. That year, in the capital of Dongjing, Emperor Huizong o 611Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    This is an incredibly good transmigration novel set in the world of Water Margin. The protagonist transmigrates and possesses the body of Di Quan, a descendant of the great hero Di Qing. During the countdown to the Jingkang Incident, the protagonist strives to establish a moral order for the world, to secure a future for the people, and to usher in an era of peace for all generations. It's so good it's unbelievable! Hahahaha, you guys have to read it now, I've already ascended to immortality!

32. 382 公 Young Master, Your Prophecies Are Pretty Unreliable 公子，你这个先知有点水啊 San Renfu三人甫Historical296k WordsOngoing Li Gui, an ordinary college student cramming for the graduate school entrance exam, transmigrates to an alternate world. Before the story has even gotten far, he becomes trapped in a dream and can't get out. As it turns out, not every story has an ending... 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm giving this a shout-out! [Added to my bookshelf][I also highly recommend it]

33. 383 大 The Tang Dynasty's Finest Imperial Son-in-Law 大唐极品帝婿 Wandering by Candlelight炳烛夜游Historical4.3M WordsOngoing He is a young miracle-working physician, able to bring the dying back to life. He is a young God of Wealth, able to turn stone into gold. He is a young poetry immortal, said to possess eight-tenths of all the world’s talent. Yet he never insults anyone or writes poetry… After Li Shimin, Li Jing, and Li Ji, he is the Tang Dynasty’s youngest God of War. He sweeps across the grasslands, making his name known for thousands of miles, unstoppable in battle. But his goal is to conquer the sea of s 28.5kReads7.3Score2.1kShelves

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    Not a saintly figure, but decisive and ruthless—a rare find in Tang Dynasty literature.

34. 384 汉 The Sage of the Late Han Dynasty 汉末圣人 Ming Qi鸣奇Historical2.7M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the court is in turmoil, people have lost their old ways, but morality has yet to disappear. At this time, Cao Cao is still the impassioned young man who has endured a decade of hardship without letting his ardor fade. Yuan Shao is still living in seclusion, waiting for the world to change. Dong Zhuo is still leading the charge and defending the Han Empire. Liu Bei is still a boy studying under Lu Zhi, fond of dogs, horses, and music… An age of chao 409Reads8.6Score123Shelves

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    These few of Tomato's books are quite readable; others I've finished reading and deleted, so they're not included here.

35. 385 天 There Was Never Any Trouble in the World 天下本无事 Beyond Thought and Inaction不思无为Eastern Fantasy586k WordsOngoing Wuxia, court intrigue, political maneuvering, elaborate schemes, historical romance, and an ensemble cast. Fifteen years ago, the iron hooves of the Songchu Dynasty ruthlessly trampled a small nation in the north of the desert. Only a handful of children survived, barely clinging to life. Now, they have grown up! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Heaven and earth are the game board, and all living beings are the pieces. Some consider themselves leisurely outsiders, while others consider themselves the high-ranking masters, unaware that they are already deeply entrenched in the game without realizing it! The mountains beyond mountains are endless, and so are the people beyond people. Therefore—there is nothing inherently wrong in the world; it is only the mediocre who create their own troubles…

36. 386 刘 Liu Bang Kicked Me Out of the Car, So I Claimed the Throne as Compensation 刘邦踹我下车，我抢皇位当赔偿 I, Du Shuren小生杜书仁Historical1.0M WordsOngoing My birth father was a fugitive, causing trouble somewhere out there. Luckily, my mother was capable, or we’d have been living on scraps. Fleeing from place to place, Liu Ying regretted countless times ever trusting his father’s ridiculous promise that they’d make something of themselves. What kind of life of luxury involved his mother getting arrested and the whole family being chased like dogs? What? His father was Liu Bang! Before Liu Ying could even break into a grin, he was greeted by a migh 3.8kReads8.7Score258Shelves
37. 387 安 Diary of a Soldier in Anxi 安西兵日记 Fan Xiu凡秀Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty, this is a world without magic or battle aura, without cannons or muskets, without anyone invincible under heaven or any prophetic geniuses. People here grow old, fall ill, and die. They bleed and get hurt, act foolishly and make mistakes, and find themselves helpless and lost. Here, there are passionate brothers and tender romances, longing for one's homeland and the harsh reality of the battlefield… 15.5kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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    The drama of the father-son bond between Li Shimin and his son; the revenge for the Jingkang Incident, the bloodshed that saved the country; the spirit of the late Tang army, vowing never to return until Anxi is restored.

38. 388 三 The Rise of Liangzhou in the Three Kingdoms 三国之凉人崛起 Wen Erlang文二郎Historical1.8M WordsCompleted The Han has lost its deer; who will pursue it? Liangzhou’s mighty steeds roam the land. The ruler of the western provinces eyes the Central Plains, while a young man of Liangzhou sets his sights on the throne. A mournful Qiang flute plays a song of heroes and warriors plotting to claim the realm. Let it be said: Liangzhou’s people are fierce and brave. Who among the heroes of the land can match them? 739Reads6.9Score—Shelves
39. 389 威 The Mighty Phoenix Ode: Li Shimin 威凤赋之李世民 momocaHistorical926k WordsCompleted In the waning years of the Sui dynasty, warlords contended for supremacy, matching wits and fighting with everything they had. Emperor Taizong and Empress Zhangsun were young newlyweds who supported each other and brought peace and prosperity to the people. Adapted from history, this is not an alternate-history novel. It features political maneuvering, warfare, and noble ideals. It vividly recreates the four major battles of Li Shimin's career and shows how, before the Xuanwu Gate Incident, this 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    At the end of the Sui and Tang dynasties, warlords vied for power, engaging in fierce battles of wits and courage. The young Emperor Zhenguan and Empress Zhenguan, a couple supporting each other, brought peace and prosperity to the people. Based on historical events, not a fictional historical novel. It features political intrigue, warfare, and righteous righteousness. It comprehensively recreates the scenes of Li Shimin's four major battles and how, at Xuanwu Gate, Li Shimin, a master hunter, lured eight hundred cunning brothers and his shrewd father into his encirclement and swiftly ambush them. Some descriptions are quite bloody. [Laughs][laughs]

40. 390 明 Getting By in the Late Ming 明末混日子 Swatting Mosquitoes in My Sleep睡觉打蚊子Historical1.2M WordsOngoing A little nobody arrived in a brand-new world. What path would he take here...? Perhaps he would change this place. Perhaps he would remain nothing more than a speck of dust, arriving quietly and leaving just as quietly. Perhaps he would try his hardest and still fail. Whatever happened, life would go on, and tomorrow would still come. He just wouldn't be that young man anymore. 286Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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    There is no system.

41. 391 假 Fake Eunuch: I Am the Ming Dynasty's Ninth-Thousand-Year Lord 假太监：我乃大明九千岁 Ninth Day, Tenth Month初九元十Historical7.0M WordsOngoing [Mythic Great Ming] [Alternate History] [High Martial] [Great Ming] [No System] Yang Fan transmigrates to the Great Ming Dynasty and becomes a lowly eunuch, witnessing with his own eyes the grand, turbulent age of humanity! A dynasty that has endured for millennia, immortal aristocratic families, heroes of the martial world, mighty commoners, and dragons and serpents rising together! If that's how it is, then I, Yang Fan, will become the greatest man under heaven! I'll shatter the clouds and bec 130.7kReads9.2Score12.8kShelves
42. 392 宋 Song Corpses 宋尸 Zhang Yuluo张雨洛Historical371k WordsCompleted Also known as A True Record of Song Dynasty Zombies Have you ever wondered what it would look like if the virus from Resident Evil broke out in ancient times? What sparks would fly when a million soldiers clashed with a virus from Resident Evil? Could five thousand years of Chinese history really be wiped out by this Western virus? Settle in and read carefully. Zhang He, a transmigrator, will tell you the ultimate answer. Welcome to the Great Song dynasty. 4.4kReads6.7Score536Shelves

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    The first book is a masterpiece—funny, no system, realistic, and requires some brainpower! Please don't criticize if you don't like it. I highly recommend the last book; it's very well-written, but has a pitifully small readership. I hope you'll support it (the author didn't pay for it; they just think it's a good book but hasn't been popular for a long time, and the author might give up writing it). It's about a modern soldier who heroically sacrifices himself fighting zombies and transmigrates to the Song Dynasty. He initially thought he could live a good life, but the corruption of feudalism smoothed out his edges, and he only hoped for a peaceful life. But even this hope was cruelly shattered. Zombies appeared in the Song Dynasty too!!!

43. 393 大 Great Tang: Two Li Chengqians After a Soul Swap 大唐：灵魂互换，两个李承乾 Dark Night Ranger暗夜游侠Historical460k WordsOngoing Transmigration + ancient and modern souls switch bodies + two Li Chengqians exist in the Tang Dynasty By a twist of fate, the soul of Li Chengqian, crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, switches places with that of a modern-day Li Chengqian. The modern Li Chengqian gets a golden finger: when he closes his eyes, there’s a phone in his mind that can connect to the internet and be controlled by thought, along with a phone assistant named Xiao Ai whose voice only he can hear. The two share a portable sp 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new trend in Tang Dynasty time-travel novels: two Li Chengqians, traveling back and forth between ancient and modern times, and even appearing in the Tang Dynasty at the same time to build the Tang Dynasty together!

44. 394 汉 Han Cavalry: A Warrior's Unwavering Heart 汉骑：戎马丹心 Zhang Shanfeng Can Do Tai Chi张山峰会耍太极Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Passion + Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + War + Farming + A Powerful Han Dynasty + Not a Power Fantasy + No System] This book starts a little slowly, so please give it a chance. The early chapters spend too long on development, but from the middle to the later chapters, after chapter 141, it becomes a power fantasy! Main characters: Zhao Ji, Liu Che, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing A thousand years pass in the blink of an eye, yet the palaces of the Han still stand! Modern young ma 21.3kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves

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    [Under pressure to meet deadlines][Under pressure to meet deadlines]

45. 395 开 From the Start on a Late Ming Battlefield: Three Kills in My Debut 开局明末战场，首秀三连杀 Simple2023简单2023Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Late Ming + war + a soldier's perspective + not a power fantasy + an ordinary man's resolve to defend his home and country] The whole court curses and vows to destroy the barbarians; a mighty army marches forth from the borderlands! What is the use of grand ambitions? At Sarhu, a lake of blood was left behind. I am Wang Jiu, one of the most ordinary people in the great tide of transmigrators, and an utterly inconspicuous foot soldier on the battlefields of the late Ming. In historians' account 2.7kReads9.0Score191Shelves

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    This 9.5 Score needs no further explanation. Starting from a lowly soldier, he built his network of connections, played a rich supporting role, experienced the struggles within the army, fought desperately on the battlefield, and ultimately defended his country and people without regret!

46. 396 唐 The Great Tang's Grand Chancellor 唐朝大相公 Greedy Little Cat馋嘴小猫Historical100k WordsOngoing Liang Erhu, a history student, transmigrates to early winter in the first year of the Zhenguan era, to Xia Liangjia Village on the banks of the Ba River. At home, he has a lovely wife and a widowed sister-in-law; above him is his elderly father, and below him are three stepchildren. What’s that? He also has a younger brother who attends a private school. He’ll have to make sure the boy gets a good education. From then on, the Tang Dynasty gains a man working behind the scenes. Li Shimin: My dear 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's been a long time since I've seen such a good book about the Tang Dynasty. It's a new book, and it's worth putting on the bookshelf. The protagonist has elderly parents and young children, a loving wife and a widowed sister-in-law. He starts by building a heated kang bed, sprouting beans, building a greenhouse to grow leeks, and hatching chicks to eat locusts.

47. 397 雪 After the Snowy Night Coup, I Became the Leader of Humanity 雪夜逼宫后，我成了人族共主 Mo Xingyue莫星越Historical604k WordsCompleted The loyal die first, the brave follow, and the wise and sincere all become bones in an age of chaos. Once every idealist has fallen, all that remains is the ultimate contest between hypocrites and true villains. In the fourteenth year of Yonglu, in Longyou of the Great Jing. A clear-eyed soul from the modern era awakens in the body of a dying youth as a bowl of blood sacrifice is raised to his lips. He finds himself in a world of despair: the loyal die betrayed, the idealists sink beneath the ri 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come and try this novel! [Laughing emoji][laughing emoji]

48. 398 我 I Reincarnated as Zhao Defang: I Won't Be the Eighth Prince, I'll Be Emperor 我穿成赵德芳：不做八王做皇帝 Fragrance in a Heavenly Dream天梦飘香Historical638k WordsCompleted I have the most noble name of all: Zhao Defang. I am the fourth son of Emperor Taizu of Great Song, Zhao Kuangyin, a direct descendant of the imperial line who should have inherited the realm. Yet history says I died young, leaving me to become the powerless Prince of the Eighth Route in folk tales. Reborn with the memories of modern times, I saw through my uncle Zhao Guangyi’s plot to murder his brother and seize the throne from the start! I protected the emperor in the palace and shattered t 339Reads7.0Score100Shelves

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    Time travel, no system, fighting the Japanese invaders in the Song Dynasty!

49. 399 大 The Not-Entirely-Idle Life of the Tang Emperor’s Second Son 大唐皇二代的非完全悠闲生活 Chu Xiu楚休Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as Li Ke, whom Li Er praised as a hero like himself, he planned to use his knowledge of history to live it up as a wastrel. But when the well-behaved Li Chengqian appeared before him, he suddenly realized that he might only survive if Li Chengqian took the throne. So Li Ke started stirring up trouble like crazy, all for the sake of his carefree wastrel life, and simply staying alive... But his ideal life as a spoiled second-generation rich kid was getting farther and farther 5kReads8.6Score244Shelves

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    We're still good friends even without the system. The Tang Dynasty is too difficult; there aren't many well-written ones.

50. 400 大 Lingyan Pavilion: A Tang Dynasty Chronicle 大唐凌烟志 Soaring Clouds and Bright Moon凌云朗月2.0M WordsCompleted The Great Tang Annals of Lingyan Pavilion is now complete. Author Ling Yun Lang Yue invites you to explore three hundred years of the Tang Dynasty's glory and turmoil. See how Li Yuan, a minor official of the Sui Dynasty, carefully navigates the chaos and rises to found a dynasty. And how does Prince of Qin Li Shimin go from being so powerful that he threatens his sovereign to turning the tables against all odds? This story follows Li Yuan and his sons from the uprising in Jinyang to the prosper 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Witness how Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan rose from a lowly clerk in the Sui Dynasty court to become a powerful figure who shook the very foundations of the Sui Dynasty. The plot is fast-paced and engaging, taking readers on a journey through the rise and fall of the Tang Dynasty, allowing you to meet historical figures you've always dreamed of encountering, and immerse yourself in rarely seen secrets! "The Chronicles of Lingyan Pavilion in the Tang Dynasty" is purely historical, with no time travel elements. Thank you for supporting original content; author Lingyun Langyue will continue to update daily.

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