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

1. 851 盛 The Splendor of High Tang 盛唐华章 Bronze Swordsman青铜剑客Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He accidentally transmigrated to the prosperous Tang dynasty and became the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, only to discover that the peerlessly beautiful Yang Guifei lived right next door. He struck up friendships with literary luminaries and gentlemen such as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei, and experienced the dazzling literary brilliance of the flourishing Tang dynasty. He won over famed generals from history, including Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi, and Gao Xianzhi, reclaimed the realm, and marched 461Reads7.9Score100Shelves

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   3 Million+ words, still updating, fellow readers, hurry up and check it out, no need to worry about running out of books to read!

2. 852 大 Great Qin: The Apocalypse Chronicles, Industrial Revolution 大秦天启录：工业革命 A Laba in the Mountains山中一腊子Historical897k WordsCompleted After unifying China, the First Emperor performed the Fengshan sacrifice on Mount Tai. Strange celestial phenomena appeared, and the First Emperor saw visions of everything that would happen over the next several thousand years. After falling seriously ill, he began sweeping reforms on a grand scale. Just read it without overthinking. 1Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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   Qin Shi Huang was no longer simply a majestic emperor; he was full of curiosity about new things and possessed great talent and a determination to innovate.

3. 853 我 I Really Didn't Want to Be a Prince 我真没想当王爷啊 The Wandering Longblade溜达的长刀Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsOngoing Prince + fictional setting + multiple heroines + lighthearted comedy “Spring breezes and peach blossoms, a cup of wine; ten years of lanterns glowing through rainy nights in the martial world.” During the Chenghe era of the Great Ning dynasty, rival powers rise up, the people suffer, and the realm is thrown into chaos. Across three northern and southern dynasties, ministers and nobles, talented scholars and famed courtesans paint a vivid portrait of the realm. The imperial court, the batt 36.5kReads9.1Score2.8kShelves
4. 854 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty with an Imperial Era System 穿越大明之朕有帝国时代系统 Mo Yunfan墨云凡Historical2.6M WordsOngoing Synopsis: Great Ming + Emperor + Political Intrigue + Age of Empires System [At its peak, this novel had 600,000 readers. Its comic-drama adaptation, The Carpenter's Empire, is now updating on multiple platforms. Read with confidence!] The Taichang Emperor is on his deathbed. The Great Ming court is in turmoil, three major cases have erupted at once, treacherous ministers are plotting to force a palace move, vassal states are turning away, the borders are in revolt, and powerful nations are clos 109.2kReads8.4Score7.4kShelves

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   The dashing armor and the clash of cold weapons are exhilarating! The protagonist of this book transmigrates into the body of the Tianqi Emperor during the Ming Dynasty. Possessing an Imperial Era System, he conquers the Mongols and the Later Jin Dynasty by rapidly building up his army, producing food through farmland, manufacturing weapons and armor through arsenals, and training warships at the docks, thus ushering in the Great Age of Exploration for the Ming Dynasty! The author even made his own PowerPoint presentation—truly impressive, haha! The writing is good, with a good plot, political intrigue, and logical storytelling. The characters are vividly portrayed, and each chapter includes bonus images, creating a strong sense of immersion! It's definitely worth following!

5. 855 隋 The Madmen of Sui and Tang 隋唐狂徒 Senior Brother of Zhu Bajie猪八戒的师兄Historical4.8M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Sui dynasty and the beginning of the Tang, heroes rose in great numbers. The Four Ferocious Generals and Thirteen Outstanding Champions stood above all others, while eighteen armies of heroes battled for supremacy. Buddhist, Daoist, Confucian, and demonic sects all entered the fray. The land was a painted landscape, its beauties like jade. Who would rule the world? Li Yuanba or Li Xuanba: which one was the true Demon God? Su Chen or Li Shimin: which one was the true rul 3kReads8.0Score238Shelves

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   The Sui Dynasty. ❶ From the bustling city of Jiangdu to the battlefields engulfed in flames, from the intrigues of the imperial court to the warmth of the common people, the novel's rich scenes and characters present a three-dimensional and realistic world of the Sui Dynasty. ❷ The author uses humorous and witty language to depict a unique Sui Dynasty world. Here, history is no longer dry textbook knowledge, but rather filled with thrilling adventures and hilarious moments. You will see how the protagonist carves out his own niche in this chaotic era, and how he conquers enemies and friends with his unique charm. ❸ An abstract system—breaking through others' defenses makes you stronger? Watch as the protagonist helps Yang Guang become one of the greatest emperors in history.

6. 856 救 Save Yue Fei and Build a Strong Song Dynasty 救岳飞建强宋 Cutting Off Fated Romance斩孽缘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Su Shi, a civil official. Yue Fei, a military general. What use is a System to me? Can it make civil officials stop being greedy and military officers stop fearing death? Can it give the people of the realm peaceful, prosperous lives? To hell with the System. My fate is mine to decide, not Heaven’s. 613Reads7.6Score—Shelves
7. 857 我 I Dismantle Plotlines Across Five Thousand Years of History 我在五千年历史中拆剧本 Time's Squatter时光钉子户Historical921k WordsOngoing I was a struggling history student. After falling asleep in class, I became a corpse on the battlefield where the Yellow Emperor fought. A strange tattoo on my chest could even heal itself. They called me “a remnant of the shaman bloodline,” but Xuannü looked at me as if I were a “programming error.” I once thought transmigration meant surviving in the wilderness and building a farming village. Until I heard a cold voice in my dreams: [This path is forbidden.] [Deviant branches must be pruned.] 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You don't need to trace all the dynasties; this one book is enough. I found it by searching for multiple titles. The book was previously called "From Zhuolu to Coal Hill," which supposedly covers almost five thousand years of history.

8. 858 当 Join the Army and Get a Wife? I Marry Eighteen Women in a Rage 当兵就发媳妇？我怒娶十八房老婆 Tangtang Sixth Young Master糖糖六公子Historical2.2M WordsCompleted “What? You can get a wife for free if you enlist? Then I’m joining the army!” Li Wannian is reborn into the declining Li Tang imperial family. He proceeds carefully, extending the Li Tang Dynasty's life by three hundred years! 28.3kReads8.6Score3.3kShelves
9. 859 张 Zhang Xiaowu's Adventures in the Sui and Tang Dynasties 张小五闯隋唐 Wendy Is a Boy, You Know温迪是男孩子哦Historical1.0M WordsCompleted (No System + strategy + high-spirited action + a little humor) Zhang Xiaowu, a ten-year veteran, transmigrates to the late Sui Dynasty as a foot soldier in Yang Guang’s campaign against Goguryeo. Using the knowledge, courage, and wisdom from his past life, he fights his way up from a common soldier to a prince of the highest rank, receives the Nine Bestowments, and controls the feudal lords by holding Yang Guang hostage... 204Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   This one is good; it's mainly about passion and excitement.

10. 860 快 Quick Transmigration: The Enchanting White Moonlight Is Coveted by Heroes Everywhere 快穿：柔媚白月光遭群雄疯抢 Failed Fermentation发酵失败体Fantastical Romance377k WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + irresistible charm + coercive love + rivals vying for her in a romantic showdown + scheming white lotus] Born from a lotus, she is breathtakingly beautiful. Lian Ti is best at using her delicate appearance to deceive the world. Just standing there is enough to make people willingly topple kingdoms for her. First World: Chu-Han Contention · Youngest Daughter of the Lü Family Unrestrained Liu Ba 6.1kReads8.7Score553Shelves
11. 861 华 The Chinese Labor Corps: A Coppersmith’s First World War 华工军团：一名铜匠的第一次世界大战 Li Tiejun李铁君Historical527k WordsCompleted [Cross-border romance + an underdog's rise + a hero of World War I + rural life + bandits] From a wedding hall in Shandong to the trenches of Europe, an epic expedition by an ordinary man! On the day of his wedding, Shandong coppersmith Li Zhongfu discovers that soldiers and bandits have joined forces to massacre Wuji Town, where his fiancée Su Huizhen lives. At the brink of life and death, Li Zhongfu saves the townspeople, but Su Huizhen disappears. After accidentally uncovering the secret behi 531Reads9.5Score—Shelves
12. 862 一 After a Great Rain, I Return to the Northern and Southern Dynasties to Scrape By 一场大雨后，回到南北朝苟活 When the Waters Flow and Flowers Fall流水落花时节Historical175k WordsOngoing Tomato Original. After retiring, Chen Yulou went hiking in western Sichuan. He woke up to find himself transmigrated to the outskirts of Jiankang during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. How can he rise to prominence in an era of chaos and competing warlords? Join Chen Yulou as he ventures into this turbulent, spectacular age. 1.3kReads—Score152Shelves

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    The themes vary. Hopefully, this will help those who are experiencing a reading slump.

13. 863 国 Pillars of the Nation: A Century of Chinese Business Rivalries, Parts One and Two 国之重器：百年中国商战传奇（上下部） Li Tiejun李铁君Historical699k WordsCompleted [Grand historical saga + Self-Strengthening Movement + coastal and frontier defense + Sino-French War + China Merchants' Steam Navigation Company] The late Qing business world is rocked by turbulent waves, and a tycoon of his generation turns the tide! See how pioneers of industry build an economic Great Wall in the face of despair! In the final years of the Qing dynasty, Western powers force the Qing government to open treaty ports, while Western steamships monopolize China's shipping. Chinese 201Reads9.6Score—Shelves
14. 864 秣 Saddling Up in the Waning Tang Dynasty 秣马残唐 Utterly Useless Little Rookie很废很小白Historical3.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Tang Dynasty and becomes a refugee on the verge of starving to death. The moment Liu Jing opens his eyes, he sees a tragic world of warring fiefdoms, endless conflict, and people living in misery. Corpses litter the land, and for hundreds of miles, not a wisp of cooking smoke rises. Yet he also sees the romance of warhorses and flashing weapons, of heroes with the courage to swallow the world. This is the worst of times, and the best of times. Looking back at t 103.5kReads8.4Score10.3kShelves
15. 865 魂 My Soul Returns to the Tang Dynasty. This Time, Watch Me Turn the Tide 魂回大唐，这一次看我扭转乾坤 When the Waters Flow and Flowers Fall流水落花时节Historical32k WordsOngoing An original Tomato novel. After my soul transmigrates into the An Lushan Rebellion, I open my eyes on the eve of the Battle of Yongqiu. From a first-person perspective, I take part in this war-torn world and witness how Zhang Xun uses the city of Suiyang to crush Yin Ziqi's army of 130,000 and make his name known throughout the land. I'll forge alliances with forces across the realm and gather the heroes of the mid-Tang era. Will I slay my way to victory and become a capable minister who restore 67Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 866 大 Great Qin: From the Start, I Get Ten Times Lu Bu's Combat Power with Sign-In 大秦：开局签到十倍吕布战力 You in the Wind风中的你Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Ying Yu transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty and becomes the First Emperor's sixth son. The First Emperor faces a crisis, and the Nation-Protecting Sign-in System activates. From the start, he signs in for Lu Bu's template, extending the First Emperor's life and increasing his own combat power tenfold. He slays Zhao Gao and obtains the peerless divine general Zhao Yun! The Xiongnu invade. He signs in at the Great Wall and gets the Snowstorm Dragon Cavalry, wiping out the Xiongnu! The six kingdoms re 35.6kReads9.0Score4kShelves

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    Does the Qin Dynasty have any capable warriors?

17. 867 大 Zhu Biao of the Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang’s Biggest Hater 大明朱标：朱元璋头号黑粉 Shan Ze山泽Historical3.5M WordsCompleted Zhu Biao was a die-hard Ming dynasty fan. One day, while arguing with an online user, he accidentally transmigrated to the Ming dynasty. Since he was the crown prince, he would act like one. Zhu Biao: Zhu Yuanzhang is cold and ungrateful, slaughtering meritorious officials and implicating hundreds of thousands of people. He’s no different from a butcher. Zhu Biao: Zhu Yuanzhang is stubborn and suspicious. He has military prowess, but lacks the skills to govern. Enfeoffing his sons will bring the 21.2kReads8.7Score1.9kShelves

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    Highly recommend the first book! 🔥 The protagonist travels back to the late Ming Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Chongzhen, turns the tide, saves the Ming Dynasty from dire straits, revitalizes the Ming Dynasty, fights the Jurchens, reclaims Liaodong, enhances national prestige, and strengthens China.

18. 868 天 The Greatest Regional Military Governor Under Heaven 天下第一节度使 White Lonely Island白色孤岛Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He wakes up to find himself the young heir of the Marquis of Zhenbei's household! What? He set fire to the Juxian Tower and beat up the Sixth Prince? Facing his father, who is holding a huge blade and threatening to chop him up, Cao Feng drops to his knees with a thump. “Father, your son has been falsely accused!” 45kReads8.5Score5.4kShelves
19. 869 晋 Mountains and Rivers Stained with Jin Blood 晋血山河 Eagle with Wings Outstretched鹰隼展翅Historical1.9M WordsOngoing In the fourth year of Yongjia, the military strength of the Western Jin had been exhausted by sixteen years of brutal civil war. Taking advantage of the moment, the surrounding tribes rose up: Liu Yuan, Liu Cong, Shi Le, Wang Mi... Countless warlords of the troubled age laughed wildly as barbarian cavalry swept across the Central Plains like a whirlwind. An age of utter darkness was about to begin. The Han population in the north fell by two-thirds, and the Han people entered their first great e 3.3kReads8.9Score267Shelves

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    Classic books suitable for both men and women

20. 870 穿 I Transmigrated as Zhao Kuo and Was Surrounded at Changping for 46 Days 穿越赵括，人在长平被围46天 Tsukuyomi月夜见Historical1.6M WordsOngoing Reborn in Zhao Kuo’s body, trapped at Changping, he nearly starved to death from the start. At the point of despair, he noticed a MOBA minimap had appeared in the corner of his eye. Everyone knows that in an age of cold weapons, when both sides are evenly matched, whoever controls the information is invincible. So you’re Bai Qi, the God of War, are you? You’ve never lost in more than seventy battles, have you? Well, now the tables have turned. 5.1kReads7.2Score342Shelves
21. 871 大 Great Sui: Li Shimin and I Fight for the World 大隋，我和李世民争天下 Fifteenth-Day Mooncake Eater十五吃月饼Historical143k WordsOngoing [Conquest of the Central Plains] [The Sage of War] [Rising to Power by Fighting the Turks] [A Career-Focused Story] [Conquest at the End of the Sui Dynasty] Li Ce, a modern military strategist, finds his soul transported into the chaotic final years of the Sui dynasty. Armed with the ultimate wisdom of The Art of War and On Protracted War, he raises the banner of "win before fighting" and practices the art of "subduing others through diplomacy and strategy." Rising from humble beginnings, he rec 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A modern military strategist, modeled after Han Xin, vying for power with Li Shimin.

22. 872 我 At the End of the Jin Dynasty, I Raised an Army in Yanzhou 我在晋末，从兖州起兵 Lord Chen of a Thousand Households千户陈公Historical1.7M WordsCompleted A coming-of-age story with a strong historical bent!!! Readers who can immerse themselves in history, especially those who love the history of the Wei, Jin, and Sixteen Kingdoms periods, are welcome! This book unfolds gradually, faithfully recreating historical figures and events. Through the eyes of an ordinary modern-day third-year university student who transmigrates to the mid-Eastern Jin dynasty, it follows his journey from initial wonder, confusion, and culture shock to taking over his fat 2.4kReads7.3Score161Shelves
23. 873 大 Great Ming: I Help Brother Zhu Zhanji Ascend from the Start 大明：开局送瞻基皇兄升天 Six Nuclear Bombs六颗核弹Historical408k WordsCompleted I am Zhu Zhanshan, the greatest royal uncle in the Ming dynasty. I lived through seven reigns, served as regent twice, missed out on the throne three times, and am the younger brother of that pathetic emperor, Zhu Zhanji. Did China’s decline begin with Zhu Zhanji, a supposedly great Ming emperor? Then I’ll start by taking his throne. Isolation from the world, falling behind the rest of the globe? Then I’ll send fleets west again and colonize the world. Japanese pirates harassing us for three hun 922Reads6.8Score100Shelves

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    Good at political maneuvering

24. 874 吾 I Am the Son of a Prestigious Clan 吾乃世家子 Heavenly Heart Is One天心不二Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Pay attention, everyone!! This is not a feel-good power fantasy! But it is definitely lighthearted! An unconventional succession to the Tang throne + cheerful day-to-day developments + revelations about the protagonist's background + choices in the face of the tide of history + shifting loyalties + examinations of human nature (by putting other people on trial). This is a story that uses a modern perspective to peer into an alternate version of history, and follows a member of a millennium-old a 63Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    This book about the heir of the Cui clan in the Tang Dynasty is very good. It's not mindless; the author goes on erratic sprees at a rhythm, but the plot is very enjoyable. It's an ensemble piece.

25. 875 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
26. 876 书 Books and Swords in the Prosperous Tang Dynasty 书剑盛唐 Broken Blade at the World's End断刃天涯Historical1.7M WordsCompleted The land is picturesque, its people are heroes, and it is the center of the world: this is the Tang dynasty. Wherever its swords and spears point, the surrounding peoples submit, and the Silk Road begins: this, too, is the Tang dynasty. Li Cheng is powerless to change this magnificent, turbulent age, so he will adapt to it. Emerging from the smoke of war on the northwestern grasslands, he slowly makes his way toward the treacherous imperial court. Abroad, he is a victorious general; at home, a c 7kReads8.9Score686Shelves

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    The first book, *The Book and the Sword of the Tang Dynasty*, is highly recommended! Overall, it's very well-written, with a solid structure and a clean, concise ending. The use of historical allusions and sources is generally accurate, surpassing 95% of current history authors. The writing is fluent and engaging, placing it firmly in the top 10% of online novels. The pacing is also excellent, with some chapters so captivating that they're impossible to put down—a quality that surpasses 85% of online novel authors. The second book, *The Rise of the Song Dynasty*, demonstrates the author's extensive research into the general historical trajectory of the Song Dynasty, from word choice and sentence structure to character portrayal. This ensures a historically accurate depiction of the Song Dynasty, with precise vocabulary, detailed descriptions, and a clear understanding and structure of the protagonist and the overall narrative. The writing is well-balanced, and even the minor characters and ordinary people are vividly portrayed. From the initial Jurchen invasion to the Jin withdrawal from the Song Dynasty, the protagonist demonstrates composure under pressure, decisiveness, trust in subordinates, unity among the people, and long-term vision. The third book, *Emperor Shizu of Ming*, is well-written with a reasonable plot. It doesn't feature any overpowered plot devices; readers simply learn about the capable figures through the history of the Southern Ming Dynasty. There are no mad scientists involved. The story begins by using posturing to intimidate the civil service, but later the protagonist risks his life to prove history right. Although readers understand this is suicidal, Li Dingguo's "Great Ming" reigns supreme. The story focuses on military and civilian development, recounting the expulsion of the Tartars and the restoration of the Ming Dynasty. The next three books are about the Tang Dynasty. *The Supreme Emperor of the Tang Dynasty* is an underrated Tang Dynasty novel; while opinions vary, it's worth reading. *The Supreme Prince Consort of the Tang Dynasty* is entertaining for leisure reading. *The Champion Marquis of the Sui Dynasty* is a thrilling read; the content is exciting, depicting a young hero who dares to resist foreign enemies, expel barbarians, and defeat Goguryeo, showcasing the spirit of the Chinese nation.

27. 877 骥 Galloping Through the Three Kingdoms 骥行三国 Zhao Buyan赵不言Historical687k WordsCompleted From the start, I’m in the Battle of Yiling. I’m a nobody, so no one listens to what I have to say. Fortunately, I have the Chairman’s commentary on this battle. Through the protagonist’s eyes, readers are drawn into the tumultuous middle period of the Three Kingdoms. This isn’t a conventional power fantasy. I do my best to stay true to the historical figures’ personalities and interpret their relationships and political struggles through the lenses of personal interest, politics, and human natu 1.8kReads8.7Score116Shelves

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    Zhuge Liang is the protagonist's political enemy, but the novel doesn't portray Zhuge Liang negatively. As it progresses, it increasingly resembles a political novel.

28. 878 和 Transmigrating to the Eastern Jin Dynasty with My Girlfriend 和女友穿越到东晋 Ten Ten Ten Inches of Rain十十十寸雨Historical1.0M WordsOngoing The Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties: absurd yet beautiful? What a joke. There was nothing beautiful about it! Yang Xingqiu, an engineering graduate and history buff, meets medical student Ye Yanghe at a history enthusiasts' club. After they become a couple, they transmigrate with their girlfriend to Mount Bagong during the Battle of Fei River, while visiting the set of a popular web drama. Will they struggle to survive amid the flames of war, become victims of aristocratic politics 539Reads6.7Score—Shelves
29. 879 人 The Human Emperor's Chronicle 人皇纪 Huangfu Qi皇甫奇Historical7.8M WordsCompleted “I will not hand this world over to people I despise!” And so Wang Chong trampled across a sea of blood and bones to claim the throne of the Human Emperor. He turned the tide when all seemed lost, shored up the collapsing empire, and forged an unparalleled legend! 2.7kReads8.6Score314Shelves

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    They are Tang, Ming and Three Kingdoms

30. 880 大 Great Ming: Please, Just Insult Me to Death! 大明：求求你骂死朕吧！ Great Pixiu大貔貅Historical2.3M WordsOngoing Just after Zhou Chen learned that his dad was a secret billionaire with a trillion in family assets, he was inexplicably whisked away by a System and transmigrated to the barren Ming Dynasty. The System warned him that if Old Zhu beheaded him, he would lose the System and be sent back to his dreary life. So Zhou Chen, whose spirits had just crashed because of his transmigration, found himself with fresh motivation and a new goal... Lose the System? Get lost already! What’s so hard about getti 1.1kReads8.7Score108Shelves
31. 881 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Supreme Emperor 大唐之极品皇帝 The Third Day of the Seventh Month七月初三Historical2.3M WordsCompleted After returning to the Tang dynasty, Li Ke, grandson of Emperor Yang of Sui and third son of Li Shimin, the Great Emperor of Tang, was destined to have no chance at the throne. But Li Ke refused to accept his fate! He would defy heaven and change his destiny, fighting for a throne that was never meant to be his. See how he battles the Turks, crushes Crown Prince Li Chengqian, outwits the powerful minister Zhangsun Wuji, conquers the thirty-six kingdoms of the Western Regions, and wins the hand o 286Reads7.6Score—Shelves
32. 882 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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    If you're looking for something to read, this is worth checking out. It's not mindless or lacks a systematic approach.

33. 883 明 The Greatest Smuggler of the Late Ming Dynasty 明末最强走私犯 Rising High, Sinking Low上浮小沉Historical5.2M WordsCompleted Li Yu unexpectedly gained the ability to transmigrate to the late Ming Dynasty. At first, he only planned to bring back a few antiques from the Ming Dynasty and sell them, so he could live a comfortable life. But when he witnessed corrupt officials, invading barbarians, and people living in misery, he was forced to draw his blade and defend the land. In the end, he held the power of the realm by day and slept in the arms of beauties by night. 91Reads6.8Score127Shelves
34. 884 纵 Across the Sixteen Kingdoms 纵横十六国 Chen Xian陈羡Historical192k WordsCompleted The general pattern of the world is that unity follows division, and division follows unity. The beloved Romance of the Three Kingdoms, filled with heroes and celebrated stories, ends with the grand conclusion of the Three Kingdoms returning to Jin. Yet few know what happened afterward, as history continued to swing between division and unity. A history of confrontation between Han Chinese and non-Han peoples, an age woven from blood and fire, a poem resounding with both horns and bells: how did 492Reads9.6Score126Shelves

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    This is absolutely amazing!!! A masterpiece of historical fiction spanning various dynasties!!! It's incredibly, incredibly, incredibly awesome! [Masterpiece by QueShi][Masterpiece by QueShi][Masterpiece by QueShi]

35. 885 大 Great Ming: Crashing into a Pillar from the Start, Terrifying the Entire Court 大明：开局撞柱，吓坏满朝文武 Carefree Buddhist佛系无忧Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [From the start + System + transmigration + scheming + history + wild imagination] So, what exactly are the regrets of the Ming dynasty? The Hongwu Emperor, who lost his father, mother, wife, son, and grandson; the imperial eldest grandson who died young; Crown Prince Zhu Biao, widely regarded as the most secure heir in history; the indomitable founder who started with a single bowl; the man who ended with a tree and nothing but tears; and the Yongle Emperor’s lament: “Can even a lifetime of ach 8.9kReads8.2Score439Shelves
36. 886 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Most Exceptional Imperial Son-in-Law 大唐极品驸马 Wen Qilang温七郎Historical2.3M WordsCompleted In the eighth year of Wude, Chang’an of the Great Tang is rife with undercurrents, and the struggle for the throne grows ever fiercer. Ye Xiaotian, a top medical student, transmigrates into this world and becomes the son-in-law of Princess Changle, Li Yuan’s daughter. 4.4kReads8.3Score311Shelves
37. 887 明 A Superpower at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末超级强国 Red Madman红色疯子Historical1.5M WordsCompleted I came, I saw, I conquered. What would a new-generation soldier do if he went back to the late Ming? “Still using matchlocks? Flintlocks? Do you think I’m an idiot? Are you kidding me? Bronze cannons? Muzzle-loaders? Are you kidding me? I’m a modern internet guy. Are you telling me I can’t even build a mortar? Who says we can’t make bullets? Who says we can’t cut rifling? Do me a favor and take a good look around a machine shop.” Li Yi stood in his vast arsenal. Li Yi fought his way out of the B 4kReads8.5Score268Shelves
38. 888 穿 I Transmigrated to the Late Han Dynasty and Became Liu Yu's Son 穿越汉末，我成了刘虞之子 Ling Xun零郇Historical337k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Struggle for Supremacy] [Unexpected Entrants] [Power Beyond the Scale] [Rebuild the Han Three Times] [System] [Summoning] [One Female Lead] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Transmigrate from the Start: The “Benevolent and Righteous” Son on Hell Difficulty] Lin He unexpectedly transmigrates to the third year of Guanghe in the Eastern Han Dynasty, becoming Liu He, the only son of Liu Yu, a kinsman of the Han imperial house and governor of Youzhou. Well versed in history, he knows that a 92Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend checking out this novel; it's quite well-written. Perhaps it's because of the title that not many people read it. The writing is really good. It's about time travel during the Three Kingdoms period.

39. 889 大 Great Qin: On the Ancestral Dragon's Birthday, I Present Six-Flavored Emperor Pills 大秦：祖龙诞辰，我献六味帝皇丸 Young Master Zhu公子朱Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [passionate] + [struggle for supremacy] + [ruthless] + [no System] Ying Zifeng, a graduate student in medicine, transmigrated to the Qin Empire and became the First Emperor’s fifteenth son. To avoid dying when the Qin Empire fell, Ying Zifeng decided to cling to the First Emperor’s coattails. On the First Emperor’s birthday, Ying Zifeng presented him with Six-Flavor Emperor Pills. Ying Zifeng: “This immortal elixir is called the Six-Flavor Emperor Pills. The six flavors re 15.5kReads8.6Score1.8kShelves

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    A graduate student transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty and becomes a prince. Without a system, he uses his knowledge to build the most powerful Qin Dynasty, progressing from the agricultural era to the Industrial Revolution, gradually perfecting the Qin Dynasty and solving problems related to food, education, and daily life. [Thumbs up]

40. 890 回 Back in the Late Ming Dynasty as a Warlord 回到明末当霸王 Fox of the Night夜之狐Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A nobody from the peaceful modern era: what would you do if you could travel back and forth between the end of the Ming Dynasty and the present day? Win beautiful women across the land... amass untold riches... or perhaps recreate Emperor Wu of Han’s glory, destroy the Manchu queue, and wage war in the South Seas? Write a Chinese dream of the ocean across the Seven Seas! 865Reads8.5Score—Shelves
41. 891 工 After the Industrial Revolution, I Help Emperor Qin Conquer the World 工业革命后，我带政哥干翻全世界 Love in the South of the Mountain山南有情Historical431k WordsCompleted (Alternate title: Great Qin: Brother Zheng, Take a Look at This World Map) [No Romance + System + Great Qin + Brother Zheng + Unifying the World] [Domestic Arc + Industrial Revolution + Overseas Arc (with another domestic arc mixed in)] Chen Fan transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty and uses the System to pose as an immortal, helping Ying Zheng unify the world. Confucian scholars accuse Ying Zheng of tyranny? No problem. Chen Fan brings out the Four Great Inventions to benefit future generations. The 636Reads8.9Score101Shelves
42. 892 倚 The Legend of Junxiang: A Prequel to The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, Part 2 倚天前传之君襄风云录2 The Tired-Headed Youngster费头青年Male-Channel Fanfiction523k WordsOngoing Another work by the author of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: The Ming Cult's Revenge. [The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber] [The Legend of the Condor Heroes] [The Return of the Condor Heroes] [Wuxia] [System] [Transmigration] [Jin Yong fan fiction] This isn't a wish-fulfillment story about seducing other men's wives and taking in one's master's wife or junior sister. Xiangyang falls, and Guo Jing and Huang Rong die. On Mount Emei, the “Little Eastern Heretic” Guo Xiang uses her sword as a brus 9.8kReads8.7Score548Shelves

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    The story of Zhang Sanfeng and Guo Xiang 😘

43. 893 典 Treasures of China: From the Start, I Talk with the Ten Greatest Emperors 典藏华夏：开局对话十大皇帝 The Flames of War Rekindle烽火重燃Urban3.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Yi transmigrates and becomes the most promising host at the national television network. From the start, he's hosting "Treasures of China" and plans to find actors to portray the great figures of history. Luckily, the System arrives, granting Jiang Yi the power to cross between past and present and speak with historical figures! Li Shimin asks, “If I sign the Treaty of the Wei River with the Turks, will it keep my empire and people safe?” Jiang Yi replies, “Your empire will survive, but yo 30.3kReads9.5Score4.6kShelves
44. 894 丁 When Lilacs Bloom: Adventures in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 丁香花开之五代十国历险记 Legend of the Six Swords六剑传奇Historical641k WordsCompleted On the day his dissertation defense failed, Hao Xinren, a history PhD student at Yanjiang University, was also dumped by his girlfriend. With a lilac flower in hand, he transmigrated to Later Liang during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, and stumbled right into Zhu Yougui murdering his father. When Zhu Yougui spotted him, Hao Xinren was thrown into the imperial prison to await execution. Fortunately, Guo Xiangyu helped him escape. Hao Xinren won Guo Xiangyu's heart and earned the favo 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a hilarious yet touching time-travel tale. The protagonist, Hao Xinren, enters the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period from the "perspective" of a modern history PhD student, constantly walking a tightrope—escaping execution by memorizing history books and surviving through puns, his character possessing an inherently endearing contrast. The story unfolds a grand panorama of the Later Liang and Later Tang dynasties, and the fall of the Jieyan dynasty, within a main thread of escape and survival. Historical moments such as Zhu Yougui's patricide, the Weizhou Mutiny, the death of Liu Xun, the eight battles of the Guangbian Army, and the Xingjiao Gate Incident are cleverly woven into the protagonist's chaotic daily life, unexpectedly blending weighty historical facts with a lighthearted comedic style. Unlike other time-travel novels featuring "rags-to-riches" stories, this work depicts "how an ordinary person survives in an era that doesn't belong to him." Each of Hao Xinren's narrow escapes reveals a gentle gaze upon the individual's fate amidst the torrent of history. It makes you laugh as you turn the pages, but upon closing the book, you see a lilac quietly swaying in the chaos of war.

45. 895 昏 The Fainthearted Empress: I’m Truly a Loyal Minister of Great Zhou 昏君女帝，我真是大周忠臣 Persevere, but Charge Extra自强不息得加钱Historical647k WordsOngoing [Losing-Dog Empress + Empress Consort as the Main Wife + System-Free Alternate-History Power Fantasy] I serve as a loyal minister in ancient times. The empress is a cute, foolish ruler who has shut herself away and neglects the affairs of state, while the regent consort is actually my fiancée. How can I govern the country well with a foolish ruler, then marry my regent fiancée? As a loyal minister of Great Zhou, I must sideline the empress and use the emperor as a figurehead to command those who 2.2kReads9.0Score170Shelves

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    All the best historical fiction by Tomato is here! There are fictional stories, stories set in the Ming Dynasty, and even stories from the Three Kingdoms period.

46. 896 倚 The Legend of Junxiang: A Prequel to The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber 倚天前传之君襄风云录 The Tired-Headed Youngster费头青年Male-Channel Fanfiction264k WordsCompleted A chance encounter atop Mount Hua sparks a century-long entanglement in the martial world! The Heaven Reliant Sword in Guo Xiang's jade hands, and the first stirrings of Taiji in Zhang Junbao's heart. When yearning devotion meets the tender feelings of youth, what sparks will fly amid national hatred and family feuds? The Legend of Junxiang: The Prequel to The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, also known as The Legend of Junxiang: The Sequel to The Return of the Condor Heroes, fills in the most unf 4kReads8.1Score299Shelves
47. 897 崇 The Seventeenth Year of Chongzhen: Saving This Ming Dynasty Is Impossible 崇祯十七年，这个大明真难救 Drunk on Taibai太白醉Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Zhu Youzhe, a fourth-year history student, was sheltering from the rain beneath the crooked-neck tree on Longevity Hill when he was struck by lightning and transmigrated to the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, alongside the soul of the Chongzhen Emperor, Zhu Youjian. From mutual dislike to working together, the two hold back Li Zicheng’s advancing army and face Dorgon in a decisive battle near the capital, reshaping the Ming dynasty into something entirely different. In this life, the on 702Reads8.6Score112Shelves

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    In the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign, a history student and the emperor's spirit transmigrate together. This isn't a typical wish-fulfillment story; there's no system, and relatively few cheat codes. It presents a clear understanding of the late Ming Dynasty's political landscape, focusing on governance and the power struggles among various factions.

48. 898 清 A Revolutionary in the Qing Dynasty 清朝革命家 Crimson Moon绯红之月Historical1.4M WordsCompleted I used to think P2P platforms were an innovation. But after returning to the late Kangxi era of the Qing dynasty, I discovered that the model has a long history. It just went by another name. Well then, gentry, gangs, officials, emperors, and the imperial court: you have your platforms, and I have mine. Which of us can survive the brutal competition? The winner will be revealed when the dust settles. 650Reads7.0Score—Shelves
49. 899 白 White Horse, Silver Spear 白马银枪 Steadfast Guardian韧守Historical362k WordsCompleted Transmigrating as Zhao Yun’s cousin, he was kidnapped by bandits right from the start. Zhao Tian, an engineering graduate who died suddenly after working 996 hours, opened his eyes in the late Eastern Han dynasty. The good news: his cousin was named Zhao Yun. The bad news: Zhao Yun was only fourteen and hadn’t grown into his full height. The worse news: the two of them had been kidnapped by bandits, who demanded a ransom of two thousand shi of grain. Their family couldn’t possibly raise that muc 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Worth a try! [Flying kiss]

50. 900 三 The Bane of Heroes in the Three Kingdoms 三国之枭雄克星 Dongshan Herds the Rain东山牧雨Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Scheming + Ruthless Battles + Humor + Lighthearted Fun. Wang Mazi, a criminal policeman, accidentally transmigrates to the late Han Dynasty. He starts by uniting the Yellow Turban forces, then recruits strategists and mighty generals, conquers in every direction, and outwits all the heroes under Heaven. The early part of the book focuses on uniting the Yellow Turban forces, after which the struggle for supremacy begins. (If you're tired of handsome protagonists, try breaking your usual reading h 68Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    These are books I have on my bookshelf that I can't bear to delete. The first one is a newly completed book.

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