The Best Historical Novels From Every Dynasty 各朝代历史小说的巅峰之作。

1. 651 朱 Zhu Youjian: Taking Taizu to Crush the Jingnan Rebellion, No Big Deal, Right? 朱由检：带太祖去靖难，没逝吧？ Well-Behaved Little Chirpy乖巧滴小啾啾Historical730k WordsOngoing [Sixteen Eras of the Great Ming]+ [A Loving Father and Filial Son]+ [The Great Ming at Its Peak]+ [Dynasties Across the Heavens]+ [The protagonist faces no hardships, only smooth sailing] After transmigrating into the Chongzhen Emperor, Zhu Youjian gains the ability to travel through sixteen eras of the Great Ming. With the rebel forces already entering the capital, things are disastrous from the start. Zhu Youjian steels himself and heads to the “Hongwu Era” to persuade his ancestor, Zhu Yuanzh 697Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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   If this book were to be completed, I think it would be considered a first-rate work.

2. 652 大 Great Ming: I Am Xu Da's Fifteenth-Generation Descendant 大明：我是徐达的十五世孙 Gu Xingyao顧兴瑶Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Xu Tianjue’s soul returns to the Ming dynasty, where he becomes the legitimate son of the Duke of Wei’s household and the fifteenth-generation descendant of Xu Da, Prince of Zhongshan. Faced with a dynasty beset by troubles at home and abroad, he wields the power accumulated by the Xu family over a century and vows to rewrite the fate of the Ming. At court, his family background lets him crush petty schemers; on the battlefield, he leads the Ming army to victory in every direction. This time, th 115Reads7.5Score125Shelves

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   The Ming Dynasty's Sarhu must be this one.

3. 653 汉 The Han Dynasty Endures: The Young Emperor Liu Bian’s Rise to Power 汉祚永固：少帝刘辩逆袭录 Under a Vast Sky and Endless Wilderness, Wolves Everywhere天苍野茫到处白眼狼Historical1.3M WordsOngoing My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 72Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 654 两 The Han Dynasty’s Tumultuous Years (3-Book Set) 两汉风云（套装共3册） Little Clerk of the Bohai Sea渤海小吏Historical622k WordsCompleted Twenty-four battles reveal the shifting fortunes of four centuries under the Western and Eastern Han! Twenty-four clashes uncover truths obscured by the mists of history, both on the battlefield and at court! Why was Liu Bang, despite his clear advantages, besieged at Mount Baideng? What was the secret weapon that allowed Han cavalry to sweep across the Xiongnu during Emperor Wu’s reign? Why did Huo Guang, personally chosen by Emperor Wu, dare to risk deposing an emperor? Why did Wang Mang, welc 1.4kReads9.5Score393Shelves
5. 655 长 Longevity: I Was Picked Up by Xu Da in the Ming Dynasty 长生：我在大明被徐达捡回家 Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi两广总督Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Longevity] [Healing] [Feel-good power fantasy] In the fifth year of the Hongwu reign, Yang Xuan met Xu Da, who had returned from a failed northern campaign. To fill his belly, Yang Xuan agreed to become Xu Da’s disciple, beginning his years in the Great Ming dynasty. He lived through the bloodshed of the Hongwu era, witnessed the nations paying court during the Yongle era, and saw the prosperity of the Ren and Xuan reigns. He was Zhu Biao’s close friend and confidant. He was the person Zhu Di t 22.5kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves
6. 656 此 This Road Leads Straight to the Azure Clouds 此去直上青云路 Qing Suisui卿岁岁Historical603k WordsCompleted Li Yu, courtesy name Zixuan, originally named Shen Dakui, was from Shunqing Prefecture, Sichuan, and his ancestral home was Huangzhou Prefecture, Huguang. He ranked twenty-sixth in the second-tier examination in the second year of Xing'an. A politician, financier, firearms expert, hydraulic engineer, military strategist, educator, and more in the early years of the Dayong dynasty... Li Yu lost his father at an early age and followed his mother when she remarried Li Gang, the patrol inspector of 24.8kReads8.6Score2.3kShelves
7. 657 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
8. 658 这 This Was Once the Han Dynasty (Complete in Six Volumes) 这里曾经是汉朝（全六册） Moon Gazing at the Eastern Mountain月望东山Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Here Was Once the Han Dynasty is a major, accessible history of the Western and Eastern Han dynasties, the result of years of research and painstaking work by Yuewang Dongshan. It recounts the trials and triumphs of the Han dynasty and recreates the rise and fall of China's first great age of prosperity, making it a rare, easy-to-read account of Han history. The book begins with the uprising of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang and ends with Liu Bang capturing Peng Yue, the King of Liang. 85Reads9.2Score—Shelves
9. 659 贪 Charge One Silver Coin More, and Even the Great Emperor Has to Pay 贪一银加一点大帝来了也得交银子 A Thousand Paths Through the Mortal World千道红尘Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted The Red Fruit short drama is now available: As a Brocade Guard, I Hold All the Power. Is That a Problem? (Ruthless and decisive + no distinction between good and evil, only different sides + clear-headed. In short, rest assured and enjoy the read. Go away if you're a bleeding heart.) On the Xuanqing Continent, people revered the martial path to its very limits, even seeking immortality and the Dao. Li Hanjiang transmigrated to this continent, into the territory of an empire called Chiyan. Perhap 24.4kReads8.7Score2kShelves

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   Both of these are pretty good and worth reading; they're among Tomato's best works.

10. 660 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
11. 661 带 I Came to the Great Tang with My Memories 带着记忆来大唐 Let's Talk Tomorrow, Hehehehe明天再说咯咯咯咯Historical2.2M WordsOngoing (A little farming in the early chapters, leaves the mountain after 100 chapters! Political intrigue, a struggle for supremacy, and comedy. Forms of address, etiquette, and some terminology have been carefully researched. Hope you enjoy it.) Great Tang? So this is what Great Tang is really like? If I don't unify the whole world, won't my trip here have been for nothing? Keep it up, Your Majesty! The ultimate wage slave! Burn yourself out for the generations to come! 6.5kReads8.4Score247Shelves

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    The choice of 150,000 readers. No system, incredibly engaging, historically accurate. A new book that combines farming, power struggles, political intrigue, and humor!

12. 662 穿 Transmigrating to the Great Ming Empire 穿越之大明帝国 Little Snail Who Loves History爱历史的小蜗牛Historical2.6M WordsCompleted In the late Ming dynasty, Chongzhen ascends the throne amid crises at home and abroad. The eunuch faction and the Donglin faction clash, and the empire teeters on the brink of collapse. But what if the Ming dynasty could reform and recover, expand its manufacturing, and pacify the four corners of the realm? Follow the protagonist, Lin Hao, as he writes a different possible future. 2kReads8.0Score100Shelves
13. 663 天EN From Death Row to a King’s Equal: Slashing My Way Out of a Nightmare Start 天崩开局，从死囚营砍到并肩王 Big Monk o大和尚oHistorical5.2M WordsOngoing [Reborn + invincible + ruthless + the ultimate path] Li Dao is reborn in the Great Qian Dynasty as a third-rank earl. During a palace banquet, he accidentally gets drunk and stumbles into a palace. Just then, his memories of his previous life return, and between the memory confusion and the alcohol, he ruins the virtue of the palace's mistress. In a rage, the emperor sends Li Dao to a death-row camp on the frontier, hoping he'll die beyond the border. Instead, he unexpectedly awakens a “gain sta 154.9kReads9.0Score14.3kShelves
14. 664 大 Great Ming: Transmigrating with Old Zhu 大明：带着老朱去穿越 A Man with a Wu Hook男儿带吴钩Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Over thousands of years of history, countless unforgettable events have taken place on this land. Some rose to prominence, some turned the tide against overwhelming odds, some spent their entire lives unfulfilled, and some could only weep, unable to serve their country. If you had the chance to return to the past and change history, would you choose to undo those regrets? I think I would! 10.1kReads8.7Score480Shelves
15. 665 我 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 5kReads8.8Score355Shelves

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    I'm recommending the most realistic and engaging historical time-travel novel set in the Ming Dynasty on the entire internet. Excellent writing, authentic historical background, and vividly portrayed characters. The plot is lively and full of twists and turns! Like a stream flowing to the sea, magnificent scenes unfold like a scroll painting! If you don't like it after reading it, come and chop me up!

16. 666 乱 Three Hundred Years of Chaos: Tales of the Northern and Southern Dynasties and the Unification of the Realm 乱世三百年：闲话南北朝之天下归一 Blue Blood and Yellow Sands碧血黄沙Historical963k WordsCompleted Still struggling with how complicated and disordered the history of the Northern and Southern Dynasties is? Tired of the dry writing in historical records? The renowned history blogger Bixue Huangsha guides you through the history of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. The audiobook of the same name has been played over ten million times on Ximalaya, and its articles on Toutiao have received more than four million views. Drawing on years of experience reading historical sources, the author take 18Reads9.3Score—Shelves
17. 667 操 Controlling the Ancestors: Creating a Millennium-Old Clan from the Chu-Han Contention 操控祖宗：从楚汉争霸创千年世家 Just Pay Me给钱就行Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A story of a millennium-old clan and its ancestors After graduating from university, Chen Cheng gained the ability to travel through time, going back and forth across history to control his own ancestors! If he can't get rich in the present, he'll start in ancient times! He takes a leg from Xiang Yu during the Chu-Han Contention, becomes Emperor Wen of Han's tutor amid the Lü Clan Disturbance, pushes through reforms in Emperor Jing of Han's era, and turns the tide in the late Eastern Han! The Ji 96.3kReads8.9Score7.8kShelves

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    OK! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

18. 668 大 Great Ming: I Can Copy Strategic Resources! 大明：我能复制战略物资！ Little Baked Shaomai小火烧麦Historical1.9M WordsOngoing In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the Manchus invade and the people suffer. Li Jian'an transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking soldier and lives in poverty. Ding! The Replication System has arrived! 100 sacks of grain! 100 suits of armor! 100 muskets! 100 cannons! Hahaha, Li Jian'an has struck it rich, wealthier than a nation! “You're just a junior officer, and you have your own cavalry?” “You're just a company commander, and you drove off the Tatars?” “You're just a battalion command 12.6kReads8.7Score955Shelves
19. 669 拿 The Tang Dynasty: A History You Can't Put Down (Six-Volume Set) 拿得起放不下的大唐史（全六册） The Old Man of Jiugao九皋寒叟Historical1.5M WordsCompleted This book tells the glorious history of the Sui and Tang dynasties from 581 to 907. It begins with Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, then moves on to the Tang Dynasty, covering the feud between Tang Gaozu Li Yuan and the Yang family, the founding struggle to seize the empire, an analysis of Wu Zetian's life, the startling secrets behind the Mawei Slope Incident, the Li Tang imperial family's flight from Chang'an, and finally the rise of the Later Liang. With meticulous attention to detail, it bring —Reads8.5Score—Shelves
20. 670 重 Reborn in the Late Tang Dynasty: I, Li Cunxu, Will Never Spoil Entertainers 重生唐末，我李存勖绝不宠信伶人 User51942782用户51942782Historical322k WordsOngoing In the late Tang Dynasty, a soul from a thousand years in the future is reborn in the body of Li Cunxu, son of the Shatuo chieftain Li Keyong. He remembers how his predecessor met his end: after achieving success, he became infatuated with actors, and died as the nation fell into chaos. This time, he resolves never to repeat that mistake. He begins with practical measures. He takes in orphaned children and teaches them skills and literacy. He gathers the sons of military families to train toget 549Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This new book is increasingly addictive. It has no system, no cheat codes, only high-level political intrigue and thrilling battlefields. The protagonist gradually accumulates technology, develops resources, and defeats other powerful states.

21. 671 大 The Ming Dynasty's Greatest Maverick 大明第一狂士 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.8M WordsCompleted In the 35th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, a ruthless schemer is reborn as the son of a county deputy magistrate. Using modern political tactics, he cracks one strange case after another. With modern strategies of maneuvering and intrigue, he shakes the imperial court and becomes unstoppable! Rebel bands run amok? Under my powerful army, they’re nothing but fodder! I will rebuild the Ming dynasty, extend its might across the seas, and usher in an unprecedented age of prosperity! 7kReads9.1Score673Shelves
22. 672 大 The Anxi Army of the Great Tang 大唐安西军 I Drink Dark Tea我喝黑茶Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Wang Cheng, an experienced outdoor adventurer, had his soul transported into the body of Wang Chen, a cavalry captain in the Tang army stationed in Anxi. It was September of the third year of the Dali era under Emperor Daizong of Tang. The Tang was being attacked from four directions by the Tibetan Empire and could barely hold on. Even the Uyghurs, who had always bowed to the Tang, were beginning to harbor rebellious designs. The Three Garrisons of Hebei were also on the verge of revolt, plottin 8kReads9.0Score633Shelves
23. 673 1 1853: Measuring the Nation's Territory with Cannons 1853：用大炮去丈量国土面积 Lone Angler独钓客Historical619k WordsCompleted The protagonist accidentally transmigrates to the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. See how he restores China during the late Qing Dynasty. Between the realm and the women he loves, he sees through all the ways of the world and enjoys a life of freedom. Then he strides boldly into the surging current of history. 1.2kReads7.1Score—Shelves

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    This book is good and worth reading.

24. 674 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start at Changban Slope, Is Zhao Yun My Uncle? 三国：开局长坂坡，赵云是我叔？ Seven in the Morning早晨七点Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Realistic Style] [No System] [No Dumbing Down] [Multiple Heroines] [Semi-Classical Chinese Style] [Slow Burn] [A Little Romance] Transmigrated as Zhao Yun's nephew, and the Battle of Changban Slope is already underway from the start! A romantic take on Shu Han, with a beloved male lead who never steals credit or talks nonsense, and sets past regrets right! Political intrigue and battlefield slaughter, all grounded in reason and evidence! On a mission to Jiangdong: Zhuge Liang debates the schola 7.8kReads8.6Score730Shelves
25. 675 赤 The Red Flag 赤旗 Zhao Ziyue赵子曰Historical2.6M WordsOngoing After Wang Mang usurps the throne, the realm yearns for the Han. A young man from a later age rises from humble beginnings, raising the red flag to rally countless wretched commoners. Alongside Liu Xiu, the Son of the Plane, he vies to rule the realm. 133Reads7.3Score101Shelves
26. 676 刘 Liu Bei: This Body Isn’t Mine Anymore 刘备：我的身体不是我的了 Serenity Appears on South Mountain南山悠然现Historical220k WordsCompleted Modern man Chen Zhe wakes up as the young Liu Bei. His only golden finger is a copy of Records of the Three Kingdoms, Pei Songzhi's annotations included, inside his mind. He thought he could coast to victory and take the realm, but at every pivotal moment in history, the original owner of his body forcibly logs in. All Chen Zhe can do is watch history repeat itself and struggle to survive in the cracks. Chen Zhe is in control most of the time, handling government affairs, military campaigns, and 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Three Kingdoms period is a purely historical novel, largely based on fact.

27. 677 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
28. 678 白 The Tale of Bai Ding 白丁传 Tian Ren Eviler天人EvilerHistorical747k WordsOngoing Transmigration? A journey into the past? History repeating itself, or the rise of another wave? The world is treacherous. No matter how ingenious one’s ideas, they are like a child carrying gold through a crowded marketplace. People have both good and evil in them. Even someone who seems utterly useless can be like dry kindling, burning to light the darkness. 1.5kReads8.3Score121Shelves

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29. 679 九 The Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: From the Start, I Rebel with My Imperial Brother’s Head 九龙夺嫡：开局提皇兄人头造反 Little Flying Pig from the Mountains山里小飞猪Historical211k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Great Yan Dynasty, Yan Xun becomes the useless Sixth Prince, a vassal prince of Beiliang Province. From the start, the Fifth Prince marches an army right to his doorstep. With the enemy at his gates, Yan Xun awakens a golden finger and makes a spectacular comeback! He personally kills his Fifth Imperial Brother from the start, launching a rebellion then and there! Taking full control of his fiefdom, Beiliang Province, Yan Xun proceeds cautiously, expands his army, i 4.3kReads—Score308Shelves

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    These books are good recommendations.

30. 680 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: The Eldest Son Takes Charge 红楼之长子当家 Warm Window温暖的窗子Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted A modern man, Jia Zhiyuan, transmigrates into the world of the Dream of the Red Chamber as Jia Zhu, Jia Baoyu's elder brother. With the help of the pocket dimension he brought along, he strives to pass the imperial examinations, earn the royal family's trust, and change the tragic ending of the Dream of the Red Chamber into a happy one. He wants Daiyu and Baoyu to find happiness together, Baochai to enter the palace without a hitch, Yingchun to avoid marrying the wolf in sheep's clothing, and Ta 3.9kReads8.9Score243Shelves
31. 681 中 The Political Gains and Losses of China's Dynasties 中国历代政治得失 Qian Mu钱穆Historical100k WordsCompleted Collected lectures by Mr. Qian Mu, Chinese Political Traditions Through the Ages offers concise overviews and comparisons of the political systems of the Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It traces their changes and developments, and points out their advantages, disadvantages, gains, and losses. 5.4kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves
32. 682 霸 Tyrant Song: I, the Liangshan Stronghold Chief, Will Restore China! 霸宋：我，梁山寨主，匡扶华夏！ Shiyi Lu十一露Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Wang Tie, a modern-day veteran special forces soldier, unexpectedly transmigrates as the son of Wang Lun, the first leader of the Water Margin stronghold. What? Lin Chong is going to kill Wang Lun tomorrow. Is his life as good as over? He’s a seasoned special forces soldier, armed with all sorts of survival skills and intimate knowledge of the Water Margin plot. How could he possibly die on the spot? He recruits Lin Chong, takes over as leader, kills Chao Gai, outmaneuvers Song Jiang, and stockp 8.1kReads8.9Score644Shelves
33. 683 千 Emperor Huizong of Song, the Greatest Emperor of All Time 千古一帝宋徽宗 318 Visitor318体验者Historical323k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, just as Lin Chong mistakenly enters the White Tiger Hall. As an upstanding young man from the 21st century, he absolutely can't let the tragedy happen again. With Water Margin in hand, he has all the heroes at his fingertips. Awake, he wields power over all under heaven; drunk, he rests with beauties in his arms. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a good book, a historical Water Margin novel, highly recommended by avid readers.

34. 684 异 A Different Ming Dynasty: I Became a Saint with a Hundred Lives 异世大明：我用一百条命成圣 Zi Yang紫炀Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Alternate-history Ming Dynasty / Fighting for the People / The Art of Toppling Dragons / Loyal Ministers Who Risk Their Lives to Remonstrate / Rules Horror Lately, the atmosphere at court in the Fengtian Hall has grown rather grim. For several days in a row, officials from one particular residence have been risking their lives to remonstrate, and they really do die on the spot. “I stake my life on this remonstrance!” Here we go again. But Emperor Zhu Chongba has changed his approach, too. “Do yo 9.9kReads9.2Score755Shelves
35. 685 热 The Hot-Blooded Hunter: God’s Assault 热血猎人神之袭击 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Survival] [Hunting] [Fighting the Japanese invaders and looting their gear] [Cultivation] Wang Fei has just entered the world of cultivation when he's forced into becoming a live-in son-in-law. One blow shatters his dantian, setting him on a long road from staying alive to rising to greatness. Though he has lost his cultivation, he takes countless disciples. This novel was not written by AI. Every word was painstakingly typed out by the author, who only hopes readers will enjoy the story in its 27kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves

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36. 686 历 History at Its Boiling Point (Complete in Five Volumes) 历史的沸点（全五卷） Zhao Haifeng赵海峰Historical1.3M WordsCompleted The Boiling Point of History 1: This book recounts nearly five hundred years of ancient Chinese history, from the Qin conquest of the six states to the reunification of China under the Jin after the Three Kingdoms period. Following the course of historical development and focusing on major events and figures, it tells the story of the Qin, Han, and Three Kingdoms across thirty-five chapters. Alongside the rise and fall of dynasties and the changing fortunes of individuals, the book shares the au 403Reads9.5Score—Shelves
37. 687 大 Great Tang: A Time-Traveling Best Friend and the Little Princess Jinyang! 大唐：超时空，闺蜜晋阳小公主！ Splashing Ink to Brew Tea泼墨煮茶Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [The Daily Life of Princess Li Mingda of Jinyang + Two-Way Time Travel + No System + Beloved Little Darling + Princess Changle!] A time-crossing mirror connects the Tang Dynasty to the 21st century, bringing Princess Li Mingda of Jinyang and Xiao Ran together across time and space. The little princess now has hand warmers, hot-water bottles, thermal underwear, down jackets, sweaters, and more to get through the bitter Tang winter... As a little foodie, she naturally needs all kinds of candy, pas 29.5kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves

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    🌈🌈Due to the little princess's playfulness, Xiao Ran accidentally discovers a time-traveling mirror connecting the modern world and the Tang Dynasty. By day, Xiao Ran is a typical office worker; by returning to ancient times, he's transformed into a noble prince consort. The only problem is that his sister-in-law is rather gluttonous and possessive. But none of this can stop the modern-day Xiao Ran.

38. 688 帝 The Rise of an Empire: I Extend the Ming Dynasty by Seven Hundred Years! 帝国崛起：我为大明续命七百年！ Little Shark Living in Antarctica住在南极的小鲨Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [System + alternate-history Ming Dynasty + decisive and ruthless + iron-blooded emperor + farming] The Ming Empire is growing weaker by the day. Shen Yu, whose soul has transmigrated into this world, becomes the ninth prince. Let’s see how he makes the Ming realm shine brighter than ever. 29.8kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves

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    It's incredibly beautiful!

39. 689 唐 A Popular Romance of Tang History 唐史通俗演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical625k WordsCompleted [An introductory history, a comprehensive history of the Tang Dynasty, a chaptered historical novel, accessible true stories, heroes of the Sui and Tang] Want to learn the complete history of the Tang Dynasty without poring over dry history books? This Popular Romance of the Tang Dynasty is perfect for beginners. Written in an accessible blend of classical and vernacular Chinese, its hundred chapters connect the story of the Li Tang dynasty from beginning to end. Follow the chaos at the end of t 53Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    These are all exceptionally beautiful historical masterpieces.

40. 690 抗 War of Resistance: I Can Grant Traits to My Soldiers 抗战：我能赋予小兵词条 Write It into Zhang落笔成張Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Traits] + [Sign-In] + [Steamrolling] (Already commanding five groups and 150,000 troops, so dive right in.) After transmigrating to the War of Resistance era, Qin Feng becomes a Jin-Sui Army regiment commander. At the same time, he activates the Sign-In Trait System. As long as he signs in every day, he gets trait rewards that can be bestowed upon his officers and soldiers. [Tiger General: Greatly improves aircraft handling and equipment development, but increases the chance of disobeying o 22.6kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves
41. 691 重 Reborn in the Late Qing: Looking Down on the Great Powers 重生清末之傲视列强 I Don't Know Much About History不太懂历史Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Battleships and Big Guns + Industrial Technology + The Rise of the Far East After transmigrating to a parallel world, I was always one step ahead technologically, with one advanced weapon after another! See how Chu Chen turns the tide in the most desperate of times! 9kReads8.3Score457Shelves

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    A rare glimpse into the late Qing Dynasty: a series of historical events and vividly portrayed characters. The protagonist rises up under the oppression of foreign powers and the Qing court, rebuilds China, ignites World War I, and forces the foreign powers to submit!

42. 692 大 Great Han: The Sun, Moon, Mountains, and Rivers All Belong to Han 大汉：日月山河皆是汉土 Nine Madmen九狂Historical4.0M WordsOngoing [History]+ [Feel-Good Power Fantasy]+ [Decisive and Ruthless]+ [System] (the System becomes optional later on)+ [Positive Energy]+ [Glory] I am the Emperor of the Han Dynasty. My lifelong ambitions are: 1. Wherever the sun and moon shine, wherever rivers flow, let it all be Han territory! 2. Give purpose to the world, secure a future for the people, carry on the wisdom of the sages, and bring peace to all ages! “Marriage alliances? To hell with them! As long as I sit on the throne, I will ne 1.1kReads—Score101Shelves

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    The protagonist is a domineering tyrant—refusing marriage alliances, fiercely defending the borders, and using money for the people; every declaration is a thunderous counterattack against weak diplomacy! The system provides assistance but is not a dependency; later stages focus more on political intrigue and thrilling conquest, with an exhilarating pace that doesn't diminish intelligence! It's not just about conquering the world but also winning the hearts of the people, woven throughout an epic framework of "creating peace for all generations!" "Marriage alliances? Forget marriage alliances! I will never have a marriage alliance in my lifetime!" "Ceasement of territory? As long as I live, the Han Dynasty's territory can only expand, not shrink!" "Reparations? My money will only be distributed to the people of the Han Dynasty!"

43. 693 抗 War of Resistance: Starting an All-Out War from the Northeast Army 抗战：从东北军开始全面战争 Xuanlong Tongxue炫龙童学Historical5.2M WordsOngoing That day, he was reborn in 1932, having been a member of the Chinese Army’s special forces! The nation had fallen, and the Northeast was on the brink of collapse! He rose up to resist foreign invaders alongside the heroes of his country! He entered politics to serve as a provincial governor; He joined the military to become his enemies’ nightmare! He led a million-strong army to guard the borders, all for the sake of peaceful homes and safe days for everyone! 18.4kReads9.1Score1kShelves
44. 694 流 Exiled to the Frontier: I Play a Legendary Great and Go on a Killing Spree 流放边疆：我扮演千古大佬杀疯了 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (Emptying the National Treasury + Son-in-Law's Rise + Multiple Female Leads) Qin Yi opened his eyes to find that he had transmigrated into the son-in-law of the Marquis of Jingbei. Before he could enjoy a moment of wealth, an imperial decree arrived accusing the family of treason and ordering their confiscation. In an instant, the family fell from greatness, and they were all exiled three thousand li. The old marquis died in battle, and the once illustrious household was reduced to a group of wo 5kReads8.6Score468Shelves

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    (Fictional setting + role-playing + system + beautiful women and tons of pictures) Emptying the "national treasury," he runs away with his still-charming mother-in-law, understanding sister-in-law, and pure and lovely sister-in-law—Qin Yi transmigrates to the Great Yue Dynasty, becoming the live-in son-in-law of the Marquis of Jingbei's household. His father-in-law is falsely accused of treason and the whole family is exiled—a disastrous start. Fortunately, he awakens the "Strongest Role-Playing System," playing the role of the "King of Thieves," stealing all the emperor's "private stash," and taking his sister-in-law's family to guard the border. Later, he plays the role of the "Medicine Saint," miraculously healing countless people; he plays the role of Huo Qubing, bravely leading the army, trampling barbarians underfoot; he plays the role of Qin Shi Huang, conquering vast territories for China… Years later, he sits high on the throne, overlooking the world, and asks domineeringly: "Who else?"

45. 695 明 The Rise of the Late Ming: A Reborn Man’s Celebration 明末崛起：重生者的狂欢 The Eighth Sea第八海Historical3.8M WordsCompleted What should you do after arriving in the late Ming dynasty? The last unified feudal dynasty founded by the Han people was already nearing its end. Productivity was low, there was no industry, most people couldn't even read, and there was a severe imbalance between men and women. The only solution was to give the people land so they could eat their fill, then build schools where children could learn to read and do arithmetic. Next, establish a system that could be continuously improved, rebuild p 786Reads8.0Score109Shelves

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    For those who hate chasing updates and fear a disappointing ending, come and read this! A thrilling late Ming Dynasty power struggle novel, 3.8 Million words long and completely finished, no frustrating plot twists, read it all in one go!

46. 696 穿 Transmigrate as Zhu Di and Make My Eldest Brother Zhu Biao Emperor 穿越朱棣，让大哥朱标当皇帝 The Free-Spirited Li Yingjun自由的李英俊Historical319k WordsOngoing [The Zhu Family’s Big Happy Family]+ [Comedy]+ [Reforming the Great Ming]+ [No Regrets]+ [Lie Flat]+ [Expanding the Borders]+ [Golden Finger] He transmigrates to the transition from the Yuan to the Ming dynasty and obtains a “Merit System.” What?! He’s actually Zhu Di, the Yongle Emperor! The fourth legitimate son of Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang! The younger brother of Crown Prince Zhu Biao, and the uncle of imperial grandsons Zhu Xiongying, Zhu Yuntong, and Zhu Yunwen! In history, Zhu Di won th 110Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I personally think it's pretty good; readers can take a look.

47. 697 唐 Shangguan Wan’er: Courtly Intrigue in the Tang Dynasty 唐朝上官婉儿宫廷风云 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Shangguan Wan'er was the daughter of a convicted official, yet she became Wu Zetian's right-hand woman. When Emperor Zhongzong of Tang was restored to the throne, she was named Zhaorong and continued overseeing official edicts for both the inner court and the outer government. Later, she attached herself to Princess Taiping. After Emperor Zhongzong's sudden death, Shangguan Wan'er and Princess Taiping drafted an imperial edict naming Li Chongmao crown prince, with Prince Xiang, Li Dan, as regent 2.6kReads7.5Score156Shelves

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    She possesses both exceptional talent and stunning beauty… [Thumbs up][Heart]

48. 698 大 The Rise and Fall of the Tang Dynasty: Three Hundred Years (7-Book Set) 大唐兴亡三百年（全七册） Wang Jueren王觉仁Historical1.5M WordsCompleted More entertaining than The Book of Tang, more accessible than Zizhi Tongjian, and more reliable than Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: an addictive, complete history of the Tang dynasty's 300 years. If you want to learn about Tang history, this is all you need! Recommended by the popular book program Luo Ji Thinking! The Tang dynasty was a great era that people have long admired, but its nearly 300 years of tangled history can be daunting. The official histories, The Book of Tang and Zizhi 5.1kReads9.6Score1kShelves
49. 699 开 From the Start, I Rely on Reading Qi to Unite the Realm 开局落草，我靠望气统一天下 Light Breeze轻淡的风Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [Historical what-if]+ [Compete for supremacy]+ [Decisive and ruthless]+ [Well-paced wish fulfillment] Zhou Sheng transmigrates into the Great Zhou dynasty, only to be rejected by Heaven itself and doomed to a life of endless calamity! Other transmigrators become lords and ministers. He becomes a bandit and a fugitive. Others enjoy Heaven’s favor and the blessings of fortune. His life is worth less than grass, and each day could be his last. After enduring the chaos for over a decade, just as 87.1kReads7.9Score9.6kShelves

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    Starting as a bandit in a chaotic world, and intertwined with fate and destiny, the protagonist rises step by step from a nobody to a powerful warlord who can influence the course of the era, climbing towards the highest position.

50. 700 三 Three Kingdoms: I Save Cai Wenji from the Start 三国：开局救了蔡文姬 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Fierce Struggle for Supremacy + Defying Fate + Upending the Three Kingdoms + Multiple Heroines] “Sister-in-law, don’t be afraid. In this chaotic age, I’ll win the realm for you!”… After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms, he finds himself the younger brother of Wei Zhongdao, a gifted scholar destined to die young. His sister-in-law, Cai Wenji, is widowed before their marriage is even consummated, and the family faces crises on all sides, surrounded by powerful enemies! At the brink of life an 8.8kReads8.5Score959Shelves

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