I Can't Believe Historical Fiction Writers Can Be This Good 我不信写历史的有这么牛的

1. 1 我 My Father Is the Emperor Who Begs at the Gate 我老爹是叫门皇帝 Bald Li San光头李三Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In the fourteenth year of the Zhengtong reign, my father, Zhu Qizhen, personally led an expedition beyond the borders, hoping to spread the might of the Great Ming far and wide. He never expected it to be like sending meat buns to a dog: he went out and never came back, becoming the Emperor Who Knocked at the Gates. Once he was no longer useful, they sent him back to the capital and confined him in the Southern Palace. Now Father is knocking at the gates again. Zhu Jianshen, who had been countin 55.7kReads8.8Score4kShelves

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   The protagonist, Zhu Jianshen, ascended the throne at a young age, adopting the reign title Chenghua. His father was the famous "Gatekeeper Emperor," Zhu Qizhen, a student of the Oirat Mongols and the great war god of the Ming Dynasty. As the crown prince, Zhu Jianshen set an example by upholding the principle of "the emperor guards the nation's gates, the monarch dies for the country." Later, the student returned and attempted a restoration, but this was impossible; he was immediately imprisoned and died. The plot is interesting, the characters are vivid, and it's worth watching.

2. 2 大 Ming Dynasty Tyrant: I’ll Extend the Dynasty’s Reign by 300 Years 大明暴君，我为大明续运三百年 Kunwu昆吾Historical6.1M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue]+ [Passionate]+ [Struggle for supremacy]+ [Ruthless]+ [No System] “Zhu Youjian, go in peace. Everything you had will be inherited by me, Ye Xuan. From this day on, I am the sixteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen. I swear here: Those you, Zhu Youjian, could not kill, I, Chongzhen, will kill. What you, Zhu Youjian, could not accomplish, I, Chongzhen, will accomplish. Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are rebelling? Then it depends on whether I give them the chance! The J 100.2kReads9.2Score12.2kShelves

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   The author of the first book seems to have thoroughly researched all available materials, effortlessly recounting the life stories of each character. It also includes analytical narration, making it easy for beginners to read. The second book features a more dramatic and engaging plot, effectively grabbing the reader's attention. It's also a bit lighter than the first book.

3. 3 大 Tang Crown Prince: Going Head-to-Head with Li Shimin from the Start 大唐太子：开局硬刚李世民 Namo Fire Moths, A Thousand Brave Sorrows南无火蛾万千悲勇Historical1.6M WordsOngoing “I was afraid of you, Li Shimin, because I wanted to live. Now I don’t even want to live anymore, so why should I be afraid of you?” “I am the eldest grandson of Emperor Gaozu and the eldest legitimate son of Empress Wende. I have occupied the Eastern Palace for seventeen years! Who else in this realm could claim the position of crown prince? How can you say I’m unworthy just because the emperor says so? Can you depose me just because you say so?” “With the court historian here, my words shall s 27.1kReads8.2Score4kShelves
4. 4 不 If You Won't Write the Memorial, Why Are You Going on the Northern Campaign? 不写出师表，你北什么伐呀！ Autumn Wind Over Luoshui洛水秋风Historical2.8M WordsCompleted “This place is so delightful, I could forget all about Shu!” Liu Shan, who left behind this timeless saying, thought he had died. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become Zhao Gou, the emperor of the Great Song. With none of Zhao Gou's memories, he gazed at the officials filling the court and fell into deep thought. They have a chancellor here too? The name Qin Hui might not sound like much, but surely he's as capable in both letters and arms as my foster father! Hmm? Wait, why is there 43.1kReads8.9Score4.6kShelves

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   A very engaging historical novel 🔥🔥 "Your Majesty, you must not hesitate any longer!" Perhaps hearing the voice, the person on the dragon throne finally moved his eyelids. However, his eyes were filled with confusion. "Hmm? Wasn't I dead? Where am I?" Just as he was wondering, a sudden pain shot through his head, and two words suddenly appeared in his mind. Great Song Dynasty! Zhao Gou! Hmm? What does this mean? Is this the Great Song Dynasty? My name is Zhao Gou? 🔥No! I am the Emperor of the Great Han Dynasty, Liu Shan! I remember after surrendering to the Wei Kingdom, I spent twelve years maneuvering in Luoyang with Sima Zhao and Sima Yan, finally surviving to die a natural death.

5. 5 大 Great Ming: I Reform the Law with the Clan Genealogy 大明，我以族谱变法 Meow Xiaoxi喵小夕Historical814k WordsOngoing During the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty, Fang Shi transmigrates into the body of a scholar. He would never have believed that one day he would be bundled off to the Imperial Prison along with chickens and dogs. P.S. One female lead [a plot device, no romance]. No dumbing down, no System. 544Reads9.2Score102Shelves

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   He made even an uncultured person like me think more, and the author is truly highly cultured.

6. 6 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14kReads8.3Score890Shelves

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   Recommended for those experiencing a reading slump. This political intrigue novel avoids all the usual clichéd plot devices and doesn't rely on plot devices. The court intrigue is depicted with detail and solid logic.

7. 7 铁 Ironblooded Late Ming 铁血残明 Ke Shanmeng柯山梦Historical2.5M WordsOngoing In the late Ming dynasty, Spain and Japan gradually restricted the outflow of silver, reversing the capital inflow that the Ming had enjoyed since the early sixteenth century. The commercial and smallholder economies that coexisted under the Ming were both hit by deflation. Combined with the effects of the Little Ice Age, one domino after another fell, plunging the realm into chaos. In the eleventh month of the sixth year of the Chongzhen reign, the roving rebels crossed the river south of Mianc 104.5kReads9.4Score11kShelves

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   Look, look, the Ming Dynasty is not dead.

8. 8 穿 Transmigrate to the Tang Dynasty: The Laid-Back Man Returns from the Heavens and Handcrafts a System 穿越大唐：咸鱼诸天回归手搓系统 Refuse to Be the Old Sixth拒绝当老六Historical324k WordsOngoing If there's anything you're unhappy with, tell the author, and they'll be happy to hash it out with you! The author has added a few tags: lots of female characters, and it's really unclear whether there will be a female lead. The protagonist isn't powerful because of his cultivation realm, but because of his abilities, so his portrayal is different. The protagonist really likes Little Sizhi, but there are other little princesses, too. The protagonist has his own ideas. Life is like a play, and th 10.4kReads6.1Score915Shelves

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   Recommend a book

9. 9 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 494kReads9.7Score70.5kShelves

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   I feel these five are the best ones among Tomato's books.

10. 10 二 A'Dou on His Second Run: Reciting the Memorial on the Northern Campaign to Liu Bei from the Start 二周目阿斗，开局给刘备念出师表 Pineapples Everywhere满地是菠萝Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Liu Shan, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, ensemble cast, strategy, passion, romance, slow pace] In 271 AD, Liu Shan, Duke of Anle under the Jin dynasty, died with a heart full of regrets. Yet his soul did not fade away. It drifted through the river of time, witnessing the extinction of his descendants and the Upheaval of Yongjia. Then, carrying the memories of his previous life, he returned to the year he had just been born. In 207 AD, his whole family looked on with delight at the newborn baby boy! Liu 30.4kReads9.5Score3.8kShelves

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    [Already recommended] It perfectly meets your requirements! 🌱① I'm currently watching it. The Tang Dynasty Crown Prince Li Chengqian, after experiencing reincarnation, returns to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty. 🌿③ The incapable Liu Shan (A Dou) transmigrates into Zhao Gou of the Song Dynasty. ④ Liu Shan is reborn, and Liu Bei can hear his thoughts. ☘️ ⑤ After transmigrating into King Zhou, he originally wanted to work hard to govern the country, but the gods and immortals blocked his way, and he failed at the last moment. When the country was about to fall, he awakened a system and became stronger by signing in.

11. 11 封 The Investiture of the Gods Is Over, So Why Did I Awaken a Sign-In System? 封神结束，觉醒签到系统？ Tang Dynasty Spirit大唐风骨Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Investiture of the Gods world, Zishou spent decades governing with diligence, only to suffer setback after setback. At last, he accepted his fate. In the seventh year of Emperor Xin’s reign, he tried desperately to stop Wen Zhong from leading a northern campaign, only for Wen Zhong to draw his King-Beating Golden Whip and curse him out. In the eighth year, he sternly rejected a proposal to offer incense at the Nuwa Temple. That very night, the temple caught fire. In 30.5kReads8.7Score2.6kShelves
12. 12 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrate as the Chongzhen Emperor, Starting with a Rope 大明：穿越崇祯帝，开局一根绳 An Illiterate Writes a Novel文盲写小说Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Ruthless Combat + War] Good news: Zhu Lian transmigrated and became Zhu Youjian, the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty. Bad news: It was the tenth day of the third month of Chongzhen’s seventeenth year, just seven days before Li Zicheng’s rebels stormed the outer city. The Ming dynasty was already on the brink of collapse, in grave danger. The Jurchens threatened from the north, rebels from the west, with one natural disaster after another an 60.3kReads9.3Score6.3kShelves
13. 13 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 177.6kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves
14. 14 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Feng's Comeback from Cannon Fodder 三国：炮灰刘封逆袭之路 Pineapples Everywhere满地是菠萝Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [This book is being published. Stay tuned.] (Conquest, strategy, iron-blooded heroics, beauties, System) After transmigrating as Liu Feng, Liu Bei's adopted son, he knew the fate that awaited him: losing favor, being marginalized, becoming a pawn to be discarded, and ultimately falling into a deadly trap. In this life, he chose to endure and bide his time, then turn the tables when all seemed lost! From the start, he risked his life to save Liu Shan at Changban Slope, earning a reputation across 72.5kReads9.6Score7.4kShelves
15. 15 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am the True Imperial Uncle, Reviving the Han Dynasty for Three Generations 三国：我，真皇叔，三兴大汉 No Mortal Delicacies不吃烟火Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Warring for supremacy] [The real imperial uncle] [System] Do all dynasties perish because they grow weak, while the Han alone falls because it is strong? After four hundred years, beacons of war burn across the land. Everything lies in ruin, and the people wail in misery. Thirteen provinces are strewn with bones, so numerous that even the fertile fields beside the roads cannot contain them. Some maneuver through the world of politics, while others roam as heroes wi 42.4kReads9.3Score3kShelves

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    I highly recommend the first two books, "The Late Han Dynasty." The first one has a slightly disjointed ending, and the third one is still ongoing, but the author writes very well.

16. 16 大 The Han Empire: Emperor Liu Hong 大汉帝国之大帝刘宏 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Emperor Ling of Han was the last emperor of the Han Dynasty to wield real power. Though he could have changed the course of history, he instead became the root cause of the Han Dynasty's downfall. By a twist of fate, a modern-day top history student is reborn at the end of the Han Dynasty as Emperor Liu Hong. Watch as he gathers the greatest talents of the era and builds an unparalleled legacy. 20kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
17. 17 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: A Chancellor of Unmatched Grace 红楼：风华首辅 Painted Bridge by the Willow Smoke烟柳画桥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System + intellectual battles + political intrigue + everyday life] Every line is stained with bitter tears, every page filled with absurdity. You might think this is merely a tale of infatuated, indulged young men and women behind closed doors, but who could know that the rise and fall of the world are all intertwined? Are the fortunes of the four great families destined to change? Is the dynasty beset by internal and external threats destined to fall? Must the path to a noble title and hig 44.1kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves

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    This novel, disguised as "Dream of the Red Chamber" but set in the Ming Dynasty, is incredibly good. The author's writing style and historical knowledge are superb.

18. 18 书 Master Calligrapher? Poet Immortal? Chief Minister? That's Right, I'm All of Them 书圣？诗仙？首辅？没错，都是我 Sunlight on the River日照前川Historical834k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Cui Xian was a PhD in Chinese Language and Literature at a top-tier university. In this life, he transmigrated to ancient times, into a poor family with no connections: A destitute home, a pregnant mother, young siblings, an uncle who had failed the exams six times and was hopeless at studying, a grandmother so obsessed with imagining her son placing high in the imperial examinations that she had become delusional, and Cui Xian, who was only eight years old. Cui Xian: This 28.3kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves
19. 19 三 Three Kingdoms: In Cao Wei, Employee No. 001 三国：人在曹魏，工号001 Watching Autumn Moon and Spring Breeze with a Smile笑看秋月与春风Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical fiction, no System, strategist protagonist] When investing, pick a promising stock; when starting a business, be the founder. After transmigrating to the late Han Dynasty, He Ben went all in on Cao Cao, who was in dire straits, securing himself the steadiest position in a chaotic age: founding veteran of the Cao Wei Group, employee number 001. “I am willing to sell my ancestral estate to help Lord Cao raise an army.” Cao Cao was stunned. This frail young man was willing to wager his 31kReads8.9Score3kShelves
20. 20 我 My Wife Is the Eastern Jin Dynasty's Number One Female Demon 我老婆是东晋第一女魔头 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical2.6M WordsOngoing The kings of the Sima clan turned their blades on one another. The northern barbarians ate their fill of human flesh. The aristocratic families fled south in terror. The starving commoners boiled their children in pots. Heroes fought for their lives on the battlefield, while nobles got high in their palaces. Sons killed fathers, younger brothers killed older brothers, daughters became slaves, and men became concubines... This absurd age was one long debauch. Tang Yu: “I just want to protect myse 122.8kReads9.3Score11.6kShelves

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    These books are all alright.

21. 21 开 From the Start with Just a Bowl, Old Zhu Forces Me to Join the Embroidered Guard 开局一个碗，老朱逼我当锦衣卫 Chang'an Street Loafer长安街溜子Historical496k WordsOngoing [Hongwu-era Ming Dynasty × transmigration × nonstop comedy × golden finger broken from the start] Autumn of the fifteenth year of Hongwu, outside Chaoyang Gate in Yingtian Prefecture. A beggar with no household registration, no travel permit, and no record in the census kneels in front of the crown prince's carriage, holding a chipped, broken bowl above his head with both hands. "Your Majesty, I can save the Crown Prince's grandson!" Swords flash from their sheaths, and blades press against his 71.5kReads8.0Score7.4kShelves

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    He only wanted to live a quiet and peaceful life in the Ming Dynasty, but one move caused a sensation throughout Yingtian! He saved the dying grandson of the emperor and gained special favor from the Hongwu Emperor, thus beginning his hilarious and invincible comeback!

22. 22 穿 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms: Taking Cao Mengde to Hanzhong 穿越三国：带曹孟德去汉中 Tricking Lame People into Earning Money with Their Step Counts骗瘸子运动步数能换钱Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A jade-faced man with a moon fan, a brilliant strategist and immortal; crimson-eyed and feared by thousands for his poisonous schemes. Originally titled: Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms: Taking Cao Mengde to Hanzhong (Three Kingdoms, buying into Cao Cao's venture from the start.) After transmigrating, Yan Xu became the most ruthless strategist in Cao Cao's camp. Cao Cao: The enemy is attacking. Who has a plan? Jia Xu rises. Cao Cao: Wenhe, we need to take prisoners alive. Jia Xu quietly sit 14.2kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves
23. 23 别 Don't Mess with Me, My Wife Is Princess Gaoyang of the Great Tang 别惹我，我老婆大唐高阳公主 Abode Embracing Stars and Bright Moon抱星明月居Historical1.5M WordsCompleted New novel: "A Longevity Seeker in the Tang Dynasty, But from the Start, I’m at Xuanwu Gate?" Chen Yan, a medical genius, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and becomes the son of a founding hero. His new family has an illustrious history: Two of his uncles died in battle for Li Shimin, and his father gave his life protecting Empress Zhangsun during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. In recognition of the family’s generations of loyalty, Li Shimin grants Chen Yan the title 76.3kReads8.3Score5.3kShelves
24. 24 流 Exile? No, I’m Here to Hand Out Money to the World 流放？不，是去给万国发钱 I'm a Hami Melon我是哈密瓜Historical4.0M WordsCompleted Li Zhao, the ninth prince of the Wu Kingdom, has spent years frequenting brothels, earning the disfavor of the current emperor, Wu Huang. Before the struggle among the nine princes for the throne has even begun, he nearly gets his engagement broken off by the most talented woman in the capital. Faced with the crown prince’s relentless pressure, Li Zhao stops drifting through life. Threshing machines, windmills, and curved-beam plows make their debut one after another. Granaries overflow, and 37.4kReads8.8Score4.3kShelves
25. 25 快 Run! Wei Zheng Is Bringing His Son to Court! 快跑，魏征扛着他儿子上朝了！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Year Seven of the Zhenguan era. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and I transmigrated into Wei Shuyu. As Wei Zheng's beloved son, shouldn't I help my father with his troubles? Li Shimin secretly hiding spending money? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to take a concubine? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to lead a personal campaign? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out... In short, whatever Li Shimin does, we oppose it. That's how you earn a reput 22.7kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves
26. 26 大 Great Ming: I'm a Prince, Can't I Enjoy Myself? 大明：皇子的我还不能享受享受？ The Pumpkin Became a Rookie南瓜变成菜鸟Historical1.7M WordsCompleted I'm no good at writing introductions. This is a new book by a new author. He transmigrates to the Zhizheng era, and the System blows up. What! I'm actually the Prince Qin Min, who did every evil thing imaginable? The second legitimate son of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang! He died young. After his death, Zhu Yuanzhang personally wrote a memorial condemning him: "Since you were sent to your fief, you have earned no good reputation. You kept company with petty men, indulged in wine and women, a 37.1kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves

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    The first book is a lighthearted, enjoyable read set in the Sui Dynasty, while the second book, set in the Ming Dynasty, still offers a fresh and appealing experience.

27. 27 八 The Eight-Year-Old Blind Imperial Grandson Crawls Out of the Ming Tomb from the Start 八岁瞎眼圣孙，开局爬出大明皇陵 The Great Sage of Hetao河套大圣爷Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (The author has already completed a million-word novel, so readers can dive in with confidence. Political intrigue + a story of loving grandfathers and filial grandsons + a tale of conquering the world. Zhu Yuanzhang is ruthless in the early stages, and the protagonist becomes ruthless later on. Readers who dislike saintly do-gooders or people who argue for argument's sake may want to steer clear!!!) Zhu Xiongying, the eldest legitimate grandson of the Ming dynasty and Zhu Biao's eldest legitima 33.8kReads9.1Score3.5kShelves
28. 28 白 The White-Robed Emperor 白衣天子 East Has Fusu东有扶苏Historical3.4M WordsOngoing (No System + One Female Lead + Political Scheming and Conquest + Surviving in Troubled Times + Building a Following) “You want to know who I am? Sit down, have some tea, and let me spin you a tale.” In the eyes of the refugees, I'm a living bodhisattva who barely belongs in this world, giving them food and shelter. In the eyes of the noble clans, I'm a mad dog in human skin, mild-mannered most days but ready to wipe out entire households when I make a move. In the histories, I'm the gravedigger 186.6kReads9.0Score22kShelves

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    A historical fiction story set in a world of political intrigue, this is truly an excellent book. The writing is good, and every character is vividly portrayed. It gets better and better as you read on; it's a novel whose potential is wasted by its title.

29. 29 三 Three Kingdoms: The System Ran Away from the Start 三国：开局系统就跑路 Jiu Xi玖戏Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Good news: I transmigrated. Bad news: the System ran off. Good news: I'm from the same hometown as Cao Cao. Bad news: I arrived just in time for the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Good news: I made it before the Eighteen Warlords' campaign against Dong Zhuo! Bad news: As a strategist, Tang Xian needs to work harder to recruit talent, or life is going to be very difficult... 20.8kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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    🔥🔥🔥①Transmigrated to the Zhizheng era, and the system exploded! What?! I'm actually Prince Min of Qin, the second son of Emperor Hongwu (Zhu Yuanzhang)! He died young, and Zhu Yuanzhang personally wrote a eulogy for him, cursing: "Since you came to power, there has been no good reputation. You are like petty men, indulging in debauchery and wine. You wreaked havoc within your borders, incurring the wrath of Heaven. I have repeatedly reprimanded you, but you have never learned your lesson, leading to your demise. Although you are dead, your crimes are clear. Since that is the case, I will change the Ming Dynasty and become a prince who enjoys life."

30. 30 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang Fakes His Death, and I Choose to Ascend the Throne! 大明：朱元璋假死，我选择登基！ Coconut Latte Is the Best生椰拿铁yydsHistorical2.5M WordsOngoing [No System + Meticulous + Emperor + Scheming + Twists + Political Intrigue and Wits + Logical Plot] In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuntong, who had transmigrated into this world, discovered that Old Zhu had kicked the bucket ahead of schedule. All the better. Letting Zhu Yunwen sit on the Dragon Throne would be a waste, so I’ll take it! But Zhu Yuntong had no idea. Zhu Yuanzhang had only faked his death to test Zhu Yunwen. “What? Zhu Yuntong has ascended the throne?!” “He wants to aboli 4.1kReads8.2Score491Shelves

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    🔥③Zhu Xiong Ying, the eldest grandson of the Ming Dynasty and the eldest son of Zhu Biao, relied heavily on Lan Yu and Chang Mao. He held the purest bloodline, the highest status, and the highest priority in the line of succession. However, no one expected Zhu Xiong Ying's sudden death, which catapulted the Ming Dynasty into decline. Empress Ma died that same year, and Zhu Biao died ten years later, plunging the Ming Dynasty into an even more brutal struggle for the throne. But what if Zhu Xiong Ying hadn't died? What fate awaited the Ming Dynasty? The Great Snow Dragon Rider, unrestrained and supreme, the power of a hegemon...

31. 31 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 386.2kReads9.2Score32.8kShelves

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    Uncle doesn't lie, these two books are absolutely fantastic. They're the kind of books I'd eagerly await every update. The plots are fresh and original, not clichéd, and full of gripping twists. This is my first recommendation, so I'm not good at writing, just read them! [Already hooked][Already hooked][Bookmarked][A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

32. 32 水 The Water Margin Demon Stars Are All My Resources: From Traits to Kingship 水浒魔星皆我资粮：从词条到王业 Eat Iron, Spit Fire, Shit Weights吃铁吐火屙秤砣Historical2.1M WordsOngoing The Oath of the Liangshan Brotherhood? A legacy of loyalty and righteousness? Wang Ying, the Short-Legged Tiger, takes hearts and livers to sober up. Zhu Gui, the Dry-Land Crocodile, uses human fat to light his lamps! Deng Fei, the Fiery-Eyed Lion, eats human flesh until his eyes turn red! Song Jiang plots to cut off Qin Ming's escape route. Wu Yong kills Zhu Tong's young master to force him up the mountain! Dong Ping steals a man's wife and daughters, then wipes out his entire household! Sun Er 96.2kReads8.6Score11.8kShelves

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    Without a doubt, these three historical novels are absolutely intellectually stimulating. There are no stereotypical supporting characters, and none of the clichés of a county supporting 3,000 cavalry. They are pure historical fiction, truly enjoyable.

33. 33 西 Great Qin Lies to the West, Rising Like the Sun 西有大秦，如日方升 The Cat with No Feelings木有感情的猫Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The blazing sun rose from distant Qin Yi, bringing a new order to this decaying world, where all ritual and morality had collapsed. Qin, a great nation. Even if given another chance, he would still lay the foundation for the unification of all under heaven. And the story all began beneath Beiman Mountain, under a sunset red as fire… 2.9kReads8.9Score182Shelves

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    Historical fiction, what a coincidence! How did you know I like historical fiction? These dozen or so books include both fictional and historical accounts, and I've already recommended them to you. Don't miss out, because if you miss this one, there's always another.

34. 34 天 Sky Screen: Watching Short Videos, Ying Zheng Gets the MVP 天幕：刷短视频，嬴政得了MVP Beiqi Beiqi北起北起Historical2.2M WordsOngoing The protagonist isn’t just a prop. Besides short videos and historical video compilations, the story also focuses on showing people from the past modern life! Lin Qi has no idea that videos of his daily life are being shown to audiences across every dynasty. And so, beneath the sky screen, Lin Qi’s life becomes entertainment for countless ancestors during their downtime. An AI short video titled “Oh no, Ying Zheng got MVP” makes Ying Zheng lose it. A video of “The Song Dynasty’s dragon standard 117.7kReads8.4Score5.3kShelves

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    The historical novel is quite well-written.

35. 35 永 Immortal! The Tang Dynasty’s Imperial Tutor, Forever Guarding the Realm for Emperor Taizong 永生！大唐帝师，替太宗永镇山河 Fate Is on My Side天命在我Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Deng Hong accidentally transmigrates to the early Tang dynasty and befriends Yuan Tiangang, the great diviner. During the Battle of Hulao Pass, Deng Hong uses medicinal pills to avert a crisis for the Tang army and earns Li Shimin’s favor. He enters government service as a result. He becomes close friends with Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong, and Qin Qiong, and earns the Tang Emperor Taizong’s deep trust. Alongside such renowned Tang generals as Li Jing, Li Ji, and Su Dingfang, he campaigns north aga 4.3kReads8.7Score257Shelves
36. 36 天 Sky Screen: Emperor Wu, I Could Handle This Dowry Too 天幕：武帝，这嫁妆给我我也行 Chang'an's Number One Bronze长安第一青铜Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Throughout history, the greatest generals are said to be “Sun, Wu, Han, Bai; Wei, Huo, Li, Yue.” Liu Che has two S-tier SSRs at his side, making you feel like, “I could do just as well!” Li Shimin has the War God Li Jing, an SSR card of godlike power, plus a whole stack of god-tier SR cards. The Xuanwu Gate is a grand stage: if you have a dream, come make it happen! Ying Zheng never met Bai Qi, the god-tier card, and never discovered Han Xin, the Soldier Immortal. Yet he subdued all under heaven 30.1kReads7.8Score1.6kShelves
37. 37 皇 Emperors Swap Dynasties: The First Emperor Starts with a Bowl! 皇帝互换朝代：祖龙开局一个碗！ Endless Great Dream大梦无休Historical897k WordsOngoing [No System] [Emperors Swap Dynasties] [The Ancestral Dragon Starts with a Bowl] [Li Er and Liu Shan Transmigrate into Zhao Gou] [I’m Left with Only Half the Empire?] [Live Broadcast Across Ten Thousand Dynasties] One day, an ancient voice rang out across ten thousand dynasties. “The emperor exchange is about to begin.” “The rulers chosen by Heaven’s Will will swap dynasties, starting circumstances, and lives.” “Please prepare yourselves.” At first, the emperors all thought it was sorcery perform 613Reads7.6Score101Shelves

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    Super good! The first book is about emperors switching places, and each one is very interesting. The second book really teaches you a lot about history.

38. 38 天 Sky Screen: My Modern-Day Commentary Is Being Broadcast on the Sky Screen 天幕：我在现代的讲解被天幕直播 Tangerine Throne橘座啊Historical596k WordsCompleted Li Enfan stood at the lectern and said calmly, “Looking back over the long course of history, some events may seem accidental to us. But given the society of the time and all the forces at work, they were actually inevitable!” “Take the Qin state’s unification of the realm. That was inevitable!” “And Emperor Wu of Han’s campaigns against the Xiongnu? Those, too, were an inevitable result of history!” “From our perspective, Sima Yi’s oath by the Luo River was merely a personal decision. But given 14kReads8.1Score580Shelves
39. 39 刘 Liu Bei’s Son: A Hopeless Fool? 刘备之子，扶不起的阿斗？ Xiao Xiao 2023小小2023Historical344k WordsOngoing Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms era and become Liu Bei’s son, Liu Shan. That year, the legendary Guan Yu, once renowned throughout China, was gone in a fleeting moment. Three years later, his father, Liu Bei, personally led a campaign against Sun Quan. But after the army was consumed by a great fire, he abandoned his son at Baidi City. Fifteen years later, he would make six campaigns from Mount Qi, hoping to change the situation through his own efforts, only to meet his end. Forty-three years —Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 惊 A Golden Rankings List Appears, Reviewing History and Staggering Emperors Across the Ages 惊现金榜盘点历史，震惊历朝诸皇 Fan Xingyi范行一Historical1.7M WordsCompleted A review of history’s most heartbreaking figures. Everyone whose story has left the world lamenting will be featured. Starting with the ten emperors whose stories are most heartbreaking. Qin Shi Huang lamented: “I wanted the Great Qin to last for ten thousand generations, passed down from age to age. I never expected it to fall after only two.” Zhu Di lamented: “Can’t all my achievements in life clear my name of the charge that I usurped the throne?” The Chongzhen Emperor lamented: “I have 25.4kReads8.2Score1.3kShelves
41. 41 历 History Livestream: Starting with the Amazing Taizongs 历史直播：从神奇的太宗们开始 Has There Been a Cat Today?今天有猫了吗Historical1.8M WordsCompleted From the start, the story takes stock of the Taizong emperors throughout history. Every Taizong is remarkable and unique, with buffs of his own. The Ming Taizong: destroyer of the Central Plains, conqueror of the northern deserts, connoisseur of Mongolian gazelle; The Song Taizong: a good younger brother to his elder sibling, leader of the Northern Song, and the charioteer of Gaoliang River; The Tang Taizong: instigator of a coup, Heavenly Khan of the Western Regions, and the people's eternal fa 9.9kReads8.5Score540Shelves
42. 42 隋 Sui-Tang: I Alone Protect the Sui Dynasty’s Eternal Prosperity 隋唐：以一己之力护大隋万世昌隆 Wu Liang Ye武梁耶Historical661k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Sui-Tang era, Yang Xiu finds himself in the middle of the war between the Sui dynasty and Goguryeo! His identity? A scattered remnant soldier! What should I do? I'm freaking out... Alone and helpless on a battlefield where death could come at any moment, he is lucky to activate the Martial Saint System! He immediately fuses with Lü Bu at the peak of his power. Complete the mission to fight bravely and earn the strength of ten thousand jun? Make Yang Guang his sworn fa 8.9kReads8.8Score543Shelves
43. 43 穿 Rules for Transmigrators: I Become an Online Keyboard Warrior in Great Ming 穿越者守则：我在大明当键盘侠 Liu the Son of a Thousand Cutthroats刘杀千刀的Historical2.4M WordsCompleted (Alternate history + no System + no golden finger + imperial examinations and political intrigue + one female lead) Chen Ke, a transmigrator, enters the Jiajing era. From a boy who tended cattle to top scorer in the imperial examinations, from Hanlin compiler to Earl of Jinghai, he cuts a path through one challenge after another, navigating the treacherous court with care at every step. With a brush in his left hand and a sword in his right, he uses modern knowledge to maneuver among the uprigh 4.8kReads8.7Score297Shelves
44. 44 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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    This book is absolutely wonderful!

45. 45 大 Great Qin: I'm the Three-Year-Old Sage Grandson, and I Teach the First Emperor to Conquer the World 大秦：三岁圣孙，我教始皇打天下 Three Cups of Fenqing汾清三杯Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [No System + no heroine + plot-focused power struggle] I transmigrated and became Ying Ziying, the last emperor of the Qin dynasty! Our Great Qin built on the achievements of six generations and finally unified the land of China; its might reached across the realm, with the four seas at peace. A feat for the ages, yet the dynasty lasted only fourteen years! And I ruled for just over forty days! Fortunately, I’m only three years old. There’s still time to change things; The campaign to destroy Ch 7.5kReads8.7Score685Shelves
46. 46 我 Lying Flat and Slacking Off in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐躺平摆烂 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Tan transmigrated into the body of Li Longji's grandson. Kept under close watch, he had no choice but to act like a spoiled, reckless wastrel so no one would suspect a thing. When the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, Li Tan used the prestige he had earned defending Tong Pass to enter Chang'an and force Li Longji to appoint him Supreme Commander of the Imperial Guard. Thus began the Tang dynasty's game of power. A scheming and ruthless emperor followed the same path as Li Shimin and ascended the 11kReads8.8Score794Shelves
47. 47 那 The Tides of Peasant Rebellions [Livestream] 那些农民起义的波涛【直播】 Has There Been a Cat Today?今天有猫了吗Historical3.2M WordsOngoing Chen Sheng’s call to arms at Daze Village raised the curtain on the peasant uprisings. It was the people’s last resort after being driven to desperation, and a series of warnings ringing in the court’s ears. The story of the peasant uprisings is broadcast to every dynasty in different eras: emperors, officials, and common people alike. Read this first: 1. This story has no protagonist, only a playback device (you could think of it that way). 2. This story does not deny the achievements or abilit 6.4kReads8.3Score463Shelves
48. 48 历 Echoes of History: Words That Shook the World 历史的回响：那些震撼人心的话语 Taking Pleasure in One's Own Company其乐自得5.5M WordsCompleted What has moved you over the past five thousand years? Was it King Huiwen of Qin, who said: “Strength means survival. Weakness means ruin.” Or Ying Zheng, who swept across the Six Kingdoms: “By the Mandate of Heaven, may our rule endure forever!” Was it Chen Sheng, defying fate with his cry: “Are kings and nobles born to their stations?” Or the words in the Book of Odes: “All beneath Heaven is the king’s land; all who dwell within its bounds are the king’s subjects.” Was it the bold declaration i 7Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 给 Showing Our Ancestors the Sky Screen to Right History’s Ancient Wrongs 给祖宗播放天幕，挽千古意难平 Frostlight of the Strange Moon异月霜华Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical livestream story with no romance] (Have you ever imagined the legendary age of seafaring in the Qin Dynasty, when the whole world competed to learn Qin? Have you ever imagined the Han Dynasty's age of conquest? It would have not only the legendary Huo Qubing and Wei Qing, but also the Han Imperial Women's Medical Academy and legendary female soldiers...) Qin Jiu was a history blogger just starting out. She had originally tried making history videos after losing her job, never expecti 24.1kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
50. 50 迎 After Marrying a Sweet Young Wife, I Worked Hard and Took the Imperial Exam 迎娶小娇妻后，我奋发图强考科举 Flying Cow 98会飞的牛98Historical1.1M WordsCompleted One heroine + no System + lighthearted pacing A thorough understanding of the world is knowledge, and social savvy is good writing. Ren Junjie, a history graduate, suddenly finds himself in an unfamiliar world as the eldest legitimate son of the richest family in Xinchang County. A former wastrel, he turns over a new leaf and marries a lovely young wife. He rests every other day and works on the days in between, studying harder and striving to improve. With his deep knowledge of history, he purs 8.8kReads8.8Score688Shelves

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