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

1. 951 西 Fierce as Xifeng Liquor 西凤烈 Cooking Green Plums in a Dream梦煮青梅Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A modern special forces instructor dies heroically on a mission. When he opens his eyes again, he has become Liu Qi, the son of a military family in the Northern Song dynasty. The story starts at full throttle: a bloody battle at Zangdi River, where the heavily armored Iron Kite cavalry charges forward like a steel torrent, crushing the Song army. Just as the commander’s banner is about to fall and the commander’s son lies near death, a soul from a thousand years in the future quietly awakens. T 7.2kReads9.2Score882Shelves

   Reader note

   This is something worth trying.

2. 952 穿 Transmigrate to Later Zhou: From Principal to Holy Ancestor 穿越后周：从校长到圣宗 funckleeHistorical787k WordsCompleted “I’m not dead?” “I died?” “I transmigrated?” “Wonderful! My father is the future Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou, Chai Rong!” “I’m the most miserable transmigrator ever. I’m about to die, and the throne won’t be mine in the future, either.” “I have to find a way to survive. I have to inherit the throne!” Later generations would call him the uniquely great Sage Emperor of Later Zhou. Guo Zongyi, the Sage Emperor, transmigrated into a world of broken walls and ruins and began a desperate flight for 886Reads8.2Score—Shelves

   Reader note

   A masterpiece of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period

3. 953 重 Reborn as Lao Ai? From the Start, I Save Ying Zheng from Bullying 重生嫪毐？开局拯救被霸凌的嬴政 Drifting Duck随波逐流鸭Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Song Kun, born into the late Warring States period, finds his family fallen on hard times from the start. In Handan, he unexpectedly saves nine-year-old Ying Zheng, then saves Zhao Ji as well and brings mother and son home. He counsels Ying Zheng, helps him regain his confidence and build his strength, and acts as an elder brother and father figure. He becomes a ray of light in the childhood of Qin Shi Huang. With such a brilliant start, he had planned to quietly help Qin Shi Huang ascend the th 6.1kReads9.0Score814Shelves

   Reader note

   Haokan, then gave me Leimu.

4. 954 风 When the Wind Rises, the Clouds Soar 风禾尽起云飞扬 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Ancient Romance381k WordsOngoing I was born to a military family in Yunzhou, on the frontier. My youth was marred by hardship, and I was sent far beyond the border. After surviving countless brushes with death, I finally returned. Then my father and brothers were framed, and I had no choice but to come to the capital to save them. Heaven be praised, they were unharmed. The emperor showed me kindness, and I bore him a son. In times of crisis, I rooted out treacherous officials, defended against foreign enemies, and safeguarded t —Reads8.3Score—Shelves

   Reader note

   In a few days it would be Wang Ziwei's birthday, and Ding Dali and his wife came to the palace together. Ding Dali was wearing a sixth-rank official robe. I was a little curious, and when I asked, I learned that Feng Baizhan had arranged for him a nominal position as a military guard. "The Duke of Qin treats you well. Neither your brother nor I thought of getting you an official post," I said to Ding Dali with a hint of teasing. "You can't let his kindness go to waste, do your job well!" Ding Dali was still as honest and simple as ever, and even in his official robe, he didn't have much of an air of authority or dignity. He chuckled and said to me, "Your Majesty, please excuse me! It's just a sinecure, running errands for convenience. There are too many snobs in the capital, there's nothing I can do about it." Ding Dali hadn't changed much, but his wife, Ding Fengshi, had lost her former simple and shy demeanor, and her mannerisms had become quite those of an official's wife. They told me that they hadn't seen me and her sister for a long time and missed them dearly, so they came to visit me, and also to bring Wang Ziwei a birthday gift. I glanced at the gifts they had brought—several boxes full—and my face darkened. I told them that if they missed me and Ding Xiaomei, they could come anytime, but they had to take the gifts back with them. Wang Ziwei was just a child; it was only her birthday, no need for so many gifts! Ding Dali was clumsy with words, only able to keep insisting that I accept them. His wife, Ding Fengshi, was more eloquent. She insisted that I accept them because they weren't the only ones sending gifts; many of them were purchased by Wang Ziwei's wet nurse, Sister Feng. Pointing to the contents of the boxes, she told me that they were clothes and fabrics for Wang Ziwei and the little prince, along with some toys and jewelry—just to make them happy. Sister Feng was Wang Ziwei's wet nurse, and she always treated her like her own daughter, thinking that since it was her birthday, she had them bring the gifts. She also knew that Her Majesty couldn't get authentic Yunzhou food in the capital, so she specially arranged for a Yunzhou chef at the residence to make some pastries, which I could also try. If I wanted, Sister Feng would arrange for someone to deliver it regularly. After hearing Ding Fengshi's words, I knew they were just paving the way for Sister Feng. Sister Feng knew I didn't like her, and if she rashly said she wanted to see me, she might not get the chance. But since they had put it that way, it would seem a bit unreasonable for me to refuse, so I reluctantly accepted. I also told Ding Dali and the other man that it was Wang Ziwei's birthday in a couple of days, and if it was convenient for Sister Feng, she should invite her to come too. Upon hearing this, the two of them immediately beamed with joy and said many flattering things. I casually replied with a few words and then excused myself, letting them go and have a good chat with Ding Xiaomei. I had originally only planned to make Wang Ziwei a beautiful dress and cook a few dishes she liked for her birthday. Now that things had turned out this way, it seemed I had to put on a feast and entertain her. An Chunhai asked me how many people I wanted to invite so that he could have the Imperial Household Department prepare the banquet. "They're all women. I'll invite the Empress Dowager and the Empress, but they're probably busy and might not have time. As for the Lady of the Duke of Qin, and Consorts Sima and Bai, and General Ding's wife, I'll also ask Granny Liu..." I pondered for a moment and said to An Chunhai, "And Consort Sima's aunt, please send her an invitation. Make sure she understands it's just a small gathering, and it would be best if she could come. The rest are people from our palace. If the Empress Dowager is busy, just close the palace gates; we don't need to go through all that formality with our own family." ********** The Empress Dowager wasn't feeling well and didn't come in person, but Granny Liu gave two jade ruyi scepters to Wang Ziwei and Xia Zhengwu. Wang Feng'er flatly refused my invitation. That's fine, since I never intended to invite her anyway. Sima Ai initially accepted Wang Ziwei's invitation readily. But when I mentioned that I had also invited Sister Feng and Bai Ling'er, her expression became slightly unnatural. "I also invited your aunt," I told her with a smile. "She's my mentor and close friend; I often write to her for advice. You're Wang Ziwei's teacher, and she's mine, so this is a thank-you banquet for us, mother and daughter." As for the two outside the palace, the invitations were sent by An Chunhai, and according to his description, their reactions were completely different. Sister Feng beamed with joy upon seeing the invitation I had given her. The dignified Duchess of the State was showering An Chunhai, a mere sixth-rank eunuch, with warmth and attentiveness. At one point, she even tearfully told An Chunhai to convey her gratitude. She was overjoyed that the Empress remembered her wet nurse on Wang Ziwei's birthday. Even if it were raining knives outside, she would definitely come to celebrate Wang Ziwei's birthday. Compared to Sister Feng's elaborate performance, Empress Sima remained remarkably calm. After receiving the invitation, she only asked An Chunhai to convey her thanks and said nothing else. ********** ... Seeing everyone laughing so hard they couldn't stop, Wang Ziwei became even more confused and anxious. She loudly retorted, "What are you all doing? I only asked because I didn't know!" I pulled Wang Ziwei aside with a stern face, telling her to calm down. Seeing Sima Ai's embarrassed expression, Bai Ling'er teased Wang Ziwei, "I can't tell you where Aunt Sima's child came from right now. When you grow up to be Aunt Sima's age, a man will tell you where the child came from." "A man? Which man?" Wang Ziwei asked her seriously. Seeing Bai Ling'er making such a silly joke with Wang Ziwei, my face immediately darkened. Perhaps sensing my displeasure, Bai Ling'er quickly tried to smooth things over, "You're still young, it's not the time to ask about this." Saying that, she was about to get up and leave, but Wang Ziwei suddenly seemed to realize something and loudly said to Bai Ling'er, "I know who I should ask!" "Ask who?" I asked her. "Go ask His Majesty," Wang Ziwei said to me with a hint of smugness. "His Majesty is the only man in the palace." "His Majesty told Aunt Sima where the child is, but not her." As she spoke, Wang Ziwei pointed at Bai Ling'er and said, "You don't have a child in your belly either, so you don't know either." As soon as Wang Ziwei finished speaking, Sima Ai, who had been extremely embarrassed just moments before, instantly wore a gloating expression. She tried hard to suppress the urge to laugh and casually glanced at Bai Ling'er beside her. At this moment, Bai Ling'er's face was a mixture of embarrassment and sadness; she was trying her best to hide her displeasure. Finally, she calmed herself down, squatted down, and smiled at Wang Ziwei, saying, "You're right. Aunt doesn't know now, but I'll definitely keep asking His Majesty until he tells me where the child is." … (His Majesty said: What have I done to deserve this? I've told you countless times!)

5. 955 明 The Young Overlord of the Late Ming 明末小霸王 Fat Guy Who Eats Beef吃牛肉的胖子Historical359k WordsOngoing All proceeds from this book will go to charity. I transmigrated to the Ming dynasty? Where’s my golden finger? Where’s my System? At the very least, couldn’t I have transmigrated as the Chongzhen Emperor? But no, you send me to some remote backwater. Let’s see how Wang Jingyue rises to power amid the chaos of the late Ming dynasty! Genghis Khan: Where have all my warriors of the steppe gone? Li Zicheng: Where has my rebel army gone? Hong Taiji: Bandits, thieves, they even snatched women! My belo 9Reads7.3Score—Shelves

   Reader note

   The more you watch, the more addicted you become.

6. 956 蜀 Shu Han! The Strongest Crown Prince 蜀汉！最强皇太子 Person from Wu and Yue吴越人士Historical1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Liu Yan became Liu Bei’s eldest son, who had been lost among the common people. Father and son reunited in Xinye. He studied under the Five Tiger Generals and earned the title “The Liu Family’s Qilin.” Wolong and Fengchu came to my aid. I’ll build up Shu Han and unite the realm. 4kReads8.7Score355Shelves

   Reader note

   Here's a copy of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms; you're welcome.

7. 957 三 The Three Kingdoms: Seizing the Advantage to Win the World 三国之截胡赢天下 Listening to the Sound of Silence聆听不动声响Historical2.8M WordsCompleted Cao Cao: Liu Xiu, son of Liu Jingsheng, really is a child prodigy. He’s blessed with tremendous fortune! Liu Bei: Liu Xiu has countless fierce generals and wise strategists. Can someone tell me how I’m supposed to take Jingzhou from him? Sun Quan: Just hearing Liu Xiu’s name makes me uneasy. He isn’t going to take Jiangdong from me, is he? 14.8kReads8.3Score1.1kShelves
8. 958 我 I Became the Son of Heaven in the Mythical Three Kingdoms 我在神话三国当天子 Monk of Mount Hua华山和尚Historical1.9M WordsOngoing [Striving for supremacy + recruiting generals + growth + power struggles] He transmigrates to a mythic version of the late Han dynasty, becoming Liu Bian, the First Imperial Prince whom Emperor Ling despises! The Yellow Turban Rebellion is about to erupt, and Dong Zhuo, the warlord of Liangzhou, is watching like a tiger poised to pounce. He thinks he is destined to be killed by Dong Zhuo, just as in history, but then a System suddenly awakens. When he recruits famous ministers and mighty general 5.9kReads8.7Score447Shelves
9. 959 百 Ghosts in the Apocalypse: I Became the Strongest Ghost Tamer 百鬼末世：我成了最强御鬼师 Yi People's Firelight彝人烟火Mystery2.9M WordsOngoing [A Full 1,000 Types of Ghosts] Mysterious ghosts include Jin Buhuan, the White Bone Bodhisattva, the Earthly Branches War Lord, and the Blood-Drop Plum Blossom. The powerful ones include Asura, Rakshasa, the Butcher, the Martial Champion, and the Emperor. The eerie ones include Painted Skin, the Red Robe, the Chubby Baby, the Coroner, the Flower-Waisted Bride, the Embalmer, and the Ever-Burning Lamp. Every type has its own evolution path: Drowned Ghost → Water Monkey → Kappa → ? (There’s more af 115.3kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves

   Reader note

   All are highly rated books worth reading.

10. 960 赵 The Song Dynasty: My Father Is Su Dongpo 赵宋之世：家父苏东坡 Cold Crows at Chu Temple楚庙寒鸦Historical607k WordsCompleted He transmigrates back to the Northern Song Dynasty. His father is Su Shi, and the family has just left Dongpo in Huangzhou. Things finally seem to be looking up. But thanks to Su Dongpo’s notorious sharp tongue and habit of getting into trouble, in just a few years the family will be banished again and again, heading south to explore its cuisine. He is Su Guo, the son who historically followed his father all the way from Huizhou to Danzhou. That year, Su Guo is thirteen; one year remains before 3.3kReads9.1Score292Shelves
11. 961 筑 Forging the Golden Realm 筑金瓯 Old Dragonfly老蜻蜓Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [War, lighthearted, meticulously researched, history, no System] This is the Tang dynasty, a dynasty forged on the edge of a blade. The Tang emperor Xuanzong's dream ends in the Tianbao era, and the banner of the great Tang falls. There can be an Earlier Han and a Later Han. There can also be an Earlier Tang and a Later Tang. If the great Tang is gone, then we will build another great Tang. If the golden age is gone, then we will create another one. Let every child have a home, every elder have 3.4kReads8.2Score269Shelves

    Reader note

    Good books are authentic [what].

12. 962 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 225.7kReads9.6Score64.5kShelves
13. 963 离 Unbelievable! Vengeful Ghosts Have Arrived, So Where Did You Get a Billion Hell Coins? 离谱！猛鬼降临，你哪来十亿冥币 Wowo Feifei蜗蜗飞飞Mystery2.8M WordsCompleted (Supernatural horror + unconventional hoarding + the apocalypse arrives + underworld tycoon) The supernatural descends upon the world. How could you lose after burning ten trillion in ghost money? Burn a thousand yuan in ghost money, and you can get a foot massage at a haunted bathhouse. Burn ten thousand, and you can book out a haunted bar. Burn a hundred thousand, and you can buy a luxury car at a haunted train station. … Haunted car salesman: “Boss, the ten Netherworld sports cars custom-mad 13.7kReads8.8Score1.5kShelves

Other lists with Fierce as Xifeng Liquor