Historical Fiction That's More Realistic and Longer, Please 历史类的，真实点的，字数多点，谢谢

1. 301 误 Lost in the Prosperous Tang Dynasty, Drunk on a Floating Life 误入盛唐醉浮生 Looking at the Missing Moon望缺Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One day, I accidentally stumbled into the prosperous Great Tang and became a nobody in Chang’an. The brightly lit, bustling streets of Suzaku Avenue, the poets and scholars who drank and caroused, the borderlands filled with the clamor of warhorses and weapons This was the best of times, and the most treacherous of worlds. Carrying memories that didn’t belong to this era, I hid my talents amid the lively bustle of the taverns. But when locusts swept across Guanzhong, Turkic cavalry came knockin 68Reads5.7Score138Shelves

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   As the Tang Dynasty unfolded in the Western Regions, a small figure made a name for himself through his intelligence, becoming increasingly addictive to follow.

2. 302 兵 Wu Qi, God of War 兵戈之神吴起 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical433k WordsCompleted He was once the son of a wealthy merchant in the State of Wei, but he gave away his entire fortune, endured ridicule from his neighbors, and ultimately killed a man in a bloody confrontation, biting his arm as he swore: “If I do not become a high minister, I will never return home!” To pursue an official career, he stayed away even when his mother died, prompting a Confucian master to denounce him as “worse than an animal.” To gain military power, he killed his wife to prove his resolve, earning 17Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 303 烬 The Long Song of the Ashes 烬余长歌 Iron Backbone脊梁铁Historical240k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Southern Song, blacksmith’s son Chen Ke is thrown into the hell of war amid the blood and flames of Xiangyang’s fall. After saving his beloved’s dying father, he gains no peace. Instead, he receives a bloodstained copy of the family’s inherited military treatise, The Essentials of the Military Classics, and a dying plea: “Hold the Yangtze.” From a corrupt army camp to the bloody battle at Ezhou, from the deaths of brothers-in-arms to being forced to execute his closest —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Guardians of the Wenming Star in the late Southern Song Dynasty.

4. 304 岐 Li Wenzhong, Prince of Qiyang 岐阳王李文忠 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical363k WordsCompleted He was the founding emperor’s greatest general, a god of war who had never lost a battle. At twelve, he slew Yuan soldiers with his own hands. At sixteen, he led an army to capture a city. His uncle, Zhu Yuanzhang, praised him: “You’re as brave as I am!” At the Battle of Lake Poyang, he charged alone through the enemy lines to save his lord. On the northern campaigns against the Mongols, he led a thousand-mile raid straight to the khan’s court, captured the Northern Yuan imperial family, and sei 150Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 305 铁 The Iron-Blooded Bandit King 铁血闯王 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical197k WordsCompleted He was once the most ordinary stable hand at Yinchuan Post Station, spending every day among relay horses and official documents. Then, in the first year of the Chongzhen reign, the order to abolish the post stations took away his last means of putting food on the table. He remembered the torn straw mat beneath his mother when she starved to death. He remembered the landlord's cruel face as he demanded payment. He remembered the numbing shock in his palm when he raised his hoe and smashed it aga 694Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 306 穿 Transmigrating to the Northern Song Dynasty: The Jingkang Humiliation and the Fate of My Lord 穿越北宋靖康耻灭吾主沉浮 My Heart Remains the Same1326我心依然1326Historical1.7M WordsOngoing [No System] [Late Northern Song] [Rousing] [Ruthless] [Become Emperor and Expand the Realm] Zhao Yi transmigrates and becomes the son Emperor Huizong of Song secretly fathered while living among the common people, though Zhao Yi himself has no idea. By chance, he saves Zhou Tong and is taken in as his disciple, learning peerless martial arts. Unable to stand by as the Jurchens commit atrocities and the people suffer, he leads everyone in fighting back against them. Along the way, he meets Yue 46Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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   Zhao Yi, who transmigrates to the late Northern Song Dynasty, has no system or cheat codes. He prevents the humiliating defeat of the Jingkang Incident and tries to save the Northern Song Dynasty from its inevitable demise. Through reforms, he enriches the country, strengthens its military, destroys the Jin and Xia dynasties, and truly embodies the spirit of "Those who offend the Great Song, though far away, shall be punished." This is a transmigration novel based on historical events. It's already quite long, with 560,000 words, and you're welcome to read it anytime.

7. 307 鹿 A Deer Treads the Dust of Yong 鹿踏雍尘 Linlugu City林鹿谷城Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Great Yong dynasty, royal princes fought for the throne, military governors carved up the realm, and aristocratic clans meddled in government. The foundations of three hundred years crumbled, while the northwestern frontier lay strewn with bones. Lin Lu, a poor young man from Gucheng, joined the army in Shuofang with the ambition of “defending the land and securing the borders.” But when his army rations were stolen, his military achievements taken from him, and his rel 6Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 308 三 Three Kingdoms: I Only Want to Conquer, but These Women Are All Acting Strange 三国：我只想争霸，她们全不对劲 Calamity of the Underworld祸世黄泉Historical260k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + a world with many women and few men + all the heroes turned female + farming and conquest + daily romantic rivalries + political intrigue + lighthearted comedy + meticulous historical research] After waking up, Xiang Xuansun found himself transmigrated into the body of Xiang Bei, the magistrate of Lin'an County. The good news: he was a member of the Xia royal clan, with a perfectly legitimate claim. The bad news: this world was populated entirely by women. Every fierce general 77Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Hello, this book. Set against the backdrop of the turbulent late Han Dynasty, there are no absolutely good or bad people, nor are there simple black-and-white definitions. Everyone is swept up by the tide of the times, making their own choices amidst the chaos of the era. The novel transcends stereotypical narratives, neither deliberately glorifying nor deliberately vilifying.

9. 309 重 Reborn: I Fight for Emperor Wanli 重生之我为万历爷打天下 I'm Still as Carefree as Ever姐依旧潇洒Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Tang Song is reborn as a Ming general, taking part in the Wanli campaigns and witnessing the last glory of an ancient empire. By a twist of fate, he becomes good friends with the Wanli Emperor... 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Three major campaigns at the start

10. 310 三 Total War: Three Kingdoms, Defending the People 三国全面战争之护佑苍生 The Imperial Brush Slays the Dragon御笔屠龙Historical3.9M WordsOngoing In 2135, an aerospace transport ship on an aid mission to Africa accidentally encountered a black hole. All satellite signals were lost, and the ship had no choice but to make an emergency landing in an unnamed valley. There, it came face-to-face with Dong Zhuo, who was moving the capital to Chang'an after burning Luoyang. The story unfolds from this chance encounter. First published on Tomato Novel. A whole team transmigrates, for a thrill ride like no other... In the late Eastern Han, flames o 177Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He picked up a vermilion pen and drew three crimson arcs on the map, resembling three winding red dragons. "The core of this battle is 'three-wing encirclement, central breakthrough.' The central army, led by Liu Bei with 100,000 elite Imperial Guards and 50,000 Southern War Zone infantry, will use the 'Eight Trigrams Golden Lock Formation' to defend against a frontal assault. This formation embodies the principles of Yin and Yang and the Eight Trigrams, allowing for flexible formation changes based on the enemy's offensive, like an impregnable fortress. The Emperor Emeritus will personally lead 30,000 Imperial Guards to guard the rear of the central army, serving as the backbone of the entire force and capable of responding to any unforeseen circumstances. The Imperial Guards are well-equipped and highly trained, the elite of our army, capable of turning the tide of battle at crucial moments. Left General Xu Chu and Right General Zhao Yun will oversee the Imperial Guards, ensuring the safety of the rear." Of course, the Longgang Special Forces would follow She Yanfei. Protecting their leader's safety was their most important mission; fully armed, they drove three tanks in the center of the Imperial Guards. Xun You unfolded an old animal hide drawing. The ink on it was somewhat blurred due to the erosion of time, but the layout of the weapons was still clearly discernible. He lightly tapped the blueprint with his finger, "Five hundred 'Thunderbolt Chariots' are buried in front of the central army. These trebuchets have been improved, with a longer range and greater power. They can throw earthenware pots filled with oil, which will rain down fire once the enemy elephants approach, turning these behemoths into moving fireballs. Thousands of powerful crossbows are placed on both sides, forming a 'Heavenly Net Formation.' The crossbow bolts are coated with deadly poison, specifically designed to deal with enemy cavalry, ensuring they never return." "The left flank is the spearhead of the assault!" Guo Jia's pen landed heavily on the direction of Qing Shi Pass, as if he wanted to engrave this strategic point into the map, "Guan Yu leads 50,000 cavalry from the southern war zone, supported by 5,000 Flying Bear heavy cavalry. General Yun Chang's Green Dragon Crescent Blade weighs eighty-two jin, and the ancient runes engraved on the blade can unleash crimson energy in battle, which can not only cleave through the elephants' armor but also intimidate the enemy's morale."

11. 311 大 Chronicles of the Yan Marches 大明燕行录 Venerable Tiande天德尊者Historical424k WordsCompleted A modern soul accidentally falls into a parallel dynasty ruled by the Zhu family. He opens his eyes to find himself a helpless infant. Unable to bear the burden of vast amounts of knowledge, his memories fall dormant. Before he can figure out his situation, he and his maid are swept into a deadly chase and tumble into a freezing river! At death's door, they are rescued by a wealthy landowner in a remote county town. But when the maid wakes, she has lost her memory completely and believes he is h 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A decent historical fantasy novel

12. 312 何 What Does It Mean to Be Bright? 何以为明 Nikita Xiaofu尼基塔小夫Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Xie Shiqing transmigrates into the Ming Dynasty recorded in the history books, often called the most regrettable dynasty in Chinese history. He enters the court as a young Taoist by Liu Bowen's side. What can he change? What can he bring? No one knows yet. The ups and downs of officialdom, the repeated trials of human nature, the art of keeping one's head down at court, and an emperor's tests and suspicions are all things Xie Shiqing must face. This is not only a story about transmigrating into 40Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This book is incredibly detailed; the author says it will take a long time to write and it's likely to become a masterpiece. It offers its own perspectives on various details and major events of the Ming Dynasty, and it doesn't feature purely villainous characters, or rather, all of them are villains.

13. 313 大 The Ant of the Song Dynasty 大宋之蚁 Wouldn't It Be Nice to Have Youth as a Companion青春作伴好不好Historical426k WordsCompleted This novel is divided into the Convex Volume and the Concave Volume. The Convex Volume tells the story of Lei Gong’s family in the late Northern Song. In her previous life, the protagonist was the king of the Ant Kingdom, named Chun’er. In this life, she is Chun’er, daughter of Lei Gong, Vice Minister of Revenue. The Wuyou Kingdom ruled by Chun’er is destroyed by army ants. She and her guards escape by sheer luck, only to become slaves in the ruthless kingdom, where they suffer oppression and 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm recommending a novel to myself 😄😄. I've diligently researched and written it over a year, meticulously crafting each piece. The first part, with its magical realism, is comparable to certain scenes in George Orwell's *Nineteen Eighty-Four*, possessing strong political satire. The second part, with its delicate and vivid prose, recreates the entire Jingkang Incident as accurately as possible. The novel also incorporates many original poems. I sincerely hope my efforts can bring joy to those who are destined to read it! ❤️❤️❤️

14. 314 林 Lord Lin Chong 林冲君 Xiong Wen夐文Historical1.0M WordsCompleted There have been heroes who were not sages, but never sages who were not heroes! One who can rouse himself may be called a hero. To rouse oneself is for one’s nature to arise from one’s vital energy. Dragging one’s feet and simply going along with the world, accepting what is and rejecting what is not, working all day yet never rising above a life of rank, land, house, and family, counting every grain of rice and every bundle of firewood until one’s spirit is worn down day by day, looking up at t 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    More than 300,000 words, every word a gem, even veterans sigh!

15. 315 逆 Turning the Tide at Sarhu 逆转萨尔浒 Brother Zhu Cooks猪煮大哥Historical527k WordsCompleted In 1619 AD, you open your eyes as a foot soldier on the battlefield at Sarhu. Before you stands Nurhaci’s 60,000-strong cavalry, poised to charge; in your ears, the drums beat as your commander rushes ahead, splitting his forces. You know that in three hours, Du Song, the late Ming dynasty’s last great general, will fall bloodied by the Hun River, and tens of thousands of soldiers will be wiped out. The history books record only Du Song’s recklessness, but no one knows that on the eve of the de 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! Based on true history. Support the author! ^_^

16. 316 流 Even Bandits Can Set the World Ablaze 流贼也可以燎原 Traveler165旅行者165Historical2.7M WordsOngoing The suffering of the people at the end of the Ming dynasty was caused by more than just the rise of the Later Jin. It stemmed from many factors: the brutality of corrupt officials in the dynasty’s final years, the court’s exploitation of disaster victims, and more. You could even say the Later Jin had the least impact. To save the people, both sides must be brought down. It’s not as if everything will be over once the Later Jin is finished. Readers, the punctuation in the first dozen or twenty 2.4kReads6.7Score100Shelves

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    It has 490,000 words.

17. 317 那 Those Memories Haven't Faded Like Smoke 那些往事并不如烟 Win People Over with Virtue915以德服人915Urban851k WordsCompleted Based on true historical events, this book recounts how Chinese public security and political security agents in the 1960s used extraordinary methods to endure humiliation and infiltrate enemy intelligence organizations in Taiwan. They remained undercover for more than twenty years, making major contributions to national security. The story paints a sweeping historical panorama. Its twists and turns are vivid and compelling, and its main events are adapted from historical fact. Rich in the spiri 576Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    A spy thriller based entirely on true historical events, showcasing a thirty-year-long history of intelligence struggle and revealing the hidden struggles during the Republic's difficult years.

18. 318 墨 The Ink Moon Halberd: Love and Revenge in the Western Regions 墨月戟：西域情仇 White Rice Dumpling白水粽Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No AI, entirely written by hand; court intrigue and an ensemble cast, with a traditional plot-driven narrative] [Subtle emotions, sweeping warfare, vivid characters] Beyond Yumen Pass lie the great desert and the Tianshan Mountains. With half Han heritage and half Hu blood, he was born amid the flames of a chaotic age, as the Han and the Xiongnu fought over the Western Regions. In a dreamlike lifetime, he saved the Cheshi princess and uncovered the fated bond between them as husband and wife in 163Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical novel about war and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of the fierce struggle between the Western Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu for control of the Western Regions. The protagonist is of mixed Han and Xiongnu descent, skilled in archery and spear fighting. The first battle appears in Chapter 21, after which various factions gradually emerge, making the story increasingly exciting. Ultimately, the protagonist returns to the Han Dynasty, awakens his bloodline, avenges his family, repels the Xiongnu, guards the frontier, and becomes the Protector-General of the Western Regions. He also experiences fateful romances with several girls (not a harem novel). This book encompasses themes of family and country, war, political intrigue, coups, love, destiny, betrayal, revenge, and much more.

19. 319 学 My Given Name Is Zhang Haogu 学名张好古 Listening to Water at Dongxi at Midnight东溪听水夜半更Historical2.4M WordsOngoing In Jinan Prefecture, Shandong, there lived a wealthy man. The rich man had only one son, named Zhang Haogu. Though he couldn't read, he passed the imperial examinations and entered the Hanlin Academy. Somehow, he even became a princess's husband. He only wanted to survive in a time of chaos, but had no choice except to rack his brains and find a way to end the war quickly. Yet war was everywhere: struggle, life and death, country and family. A man should be full of fiery spirit, riding through b 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Connecting with reality, how to rebuild the Ming Dynasty in the apocalypse?

20. 320 大 Great Ming: The Nine-Year-Old Emperor Sees Through the Court's Treacherous Officials 大明：九岁天子，看穿满朝奸佞 Brother Zhu Cooks猪煮大哥Historical330k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + History + Political Intrigue + Ruthless Decisiveness + Changing History] I, Zhu Yijun, ascended the throne at the age of nine. The entire court sees me as a child. The Empress Dowager rules from behind the curtain, powerful eunuchs hold the seals, and the Grand Secretary watches like a tiger. But they don’t know that this body houses a soul from four hundred years in the future, one who has studied the History of the Ming and knows every festering wound in the empire. Nor do th 4Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 321 大 Li S Iye, Divine General of the Tang Mo Dao 大唐陌刀神将李嗣业 Mo Moxi莫墨惜Historical450k WordsCompleted This story follows the extraordinary life of Li S restricted, the Tang dynasty’s peerless Mo Dao general, whose courage was unmatched during the An Lushan Rebellion. His rise unfolds alongside the Tang dynasty’s decline, showing that even a hero is but a grain of sand swept along by his era. He cannot change the course of history, but he can bring light to his time. The story follows the official historical record, with plenty of imaginative details woven in to enrich its characters. Follow Li S 329Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    It's written based on historical context, and I plan to write over 500,000 words!

22. 322 北 The Northern Song Dynasty: A War Sparked by a Ginseng Root 北宋王朝：一棵人参引发的战争 Wild One in the Desert荒漠里的野子Historical194k WordsOngoing [Mystery] [Court Intrigue] [Warfare] [Yang Family Spear] The male lead, an architecture student, has barely transmigrated when he becomes a disciple of the Yang Family Generals. After meeting the female lead, he discovers she has a congenital illness and needs Korean ginseng to stay alive. To obtain ginseng from a vassal state, the modern-knowledge-wielding male lead starts out solving cases and gradually builds a small team. Later, he enters the court, recruits talented people, and schemes for 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Real historical events are far less satisfying; there's no cathartic revenge. The common people suffered immensely; how could they fight against their unjust fate? Could Wang Anshi's reforms succeed?

23. 323 乱 A World in Chaos: From the Start, I Seize the Thousand-Household Garrison 乱世，开局火并千户所 Little Attila小阿提拉Historical1.7M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + All-Star Famous Generals + System + Political Intrigue + Battlefield Strategy + Alternate History] The protagonist rises from a clash among company commanders to become the Northern Dynasty's uncrowned king, his achievements eclipsing even the emperor's. He massacres Baoding and burns Yanjing. Rotten roots cannot grow new shoots: the Demon King of Yanshan rises from the ashes. He reclaims the old lands recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas and becomes the new sun of Gor 303Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Ancient warfare was incredibly realistic; the author, an engineering student, researched the size and array of the research team.

24. 324 最 The Greatest Empress 最牛皇后 Shen Richen申日晨Historical306k WordsCompleted Beginning in the final years of the Northern Wei, this is the story of a man much like Cao Cao. Many called him “Little Cao Cao”: Gao Huan, the founding emperor of Northern Qi. This novel tells the legendary life of Empress Wuming, tracing the turbulent rise and fall of Gao Huan, founder of the Northern Qi dynasty, and the historic achievements of his sons. It vividly portrays the shifting tides and upheavals of the era, the rise of a generation’s great warlord and powerful minister, and the rol 309Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Based on true historical facts, this book is worth reading if you enjoy history!

25. 325 你 How Did You Transmigrate Too? 你怎么也穿越了？ Let's Just Get By for Now先混着吧Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Main characters: Two male leads. Jiang Tian, 27, a modern sports student and five-year veteran of the armed police who has retired, transmigrates into Jiang Tian, the 19-year-old legitimate son of Jiang Zhenyue, Marquis of Ningwu. Wang Yu, 27, a modern criminal investigator and liberal arts student, transmigrates into Wang Yu, the 19-year-old legitimate son of Wang Zheng, Marquis of Changqing. The setting is the second year of Chongzhen. For certain reasons, history before the first year of Chon 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first volume already has 500,000 words, and we haven't even left the beginner's village yet!

26. 326 大 The Ming Dynasty's First Deposed Empress 大明第一废后 The Bright Moonlight of the Great Ming大明的白月光Female-Channel Fanfiction399k WordsOngoing This is a historical romance and a tale of legend. Why was Hu Shanxiang, the renowned virtuous empress of the Ming Dynasty, deposed? Did Zhu Zhanji truly not love her? And how did Sun, later condemned as “an evil empress of her age,” still manage to seize power and become empress? When time returns to the night Zhu Di captured Nanjing, how many people and stories left unrecorded in history are still waiting for later generations to imagine and uncover...? But a novel is only a novel, entirely fi 122Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It can be read as unofficial history; the people and events basically match those in historical records.

27. 327 楚 Poppies by the Chu River 楚河边的虞美人 Qu San渠三Ancient Romance444k WordsOngoing A conspiracy brought young Xiang Yu (A Ji / Xiang Ji) and Yu Ji (A Yu / Yu Yanji) together. After they parted, each was swept up in the turmoil of the age, with no idea when they might meet again... Yu, oh Yu, what am I to do with you? My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 328 武 A Family of Generals 武将世家 Peony Beyond the Pass塞上牡丹花Historical208k WordsOngoing During the Northern Song dynasty, they defended China within and repelled foreign tribes beyond, guarding Fuzhou for generations. They made outstanding contributions to protecting the Northern Song’s frontiers and defending their homeland, earning a reputation as the “Great Wall of the Northwest.” For generations, they held the front lines against the Liao and Western Xia. Their bravery and loyalty were widely celebrated in their own time, making them an exemplary military family of the Northern —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The true, forgotten, magnificent history of warlords

29. 329 威 The Mighty Phoenix Ode: Li Shimin 威凤赋之李世民 momocaHistorical926k WordsCompleted In the waning years of the Sui dynasty, warlords contended for supremacy, matching wits and fighting with everything they had. Emperor Taizong and Empress Zhangsun were young newlyweds who supported each other and brought peace and prosperity to the people. Adapted from history, this is not an alternate-history novel. It features political maneuvering, warfare, and noble ideals. It vividly recreates the four major battles of Li Shimin's career and shows how, before the Xuanwu Gate Incident, this 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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

30. 330 中 Reviving the Great Ming: A Lone Minister Founds Constitutional Rule 中兴大明，我以孤臣开宪政 Starry Words星星语话Historical731k WordsOngoing The protagonist, Su Ran, transmigrates into another world when the Tianqi Great Explosion occurs. Through a stroke of fortune, he takes over the original owner’s body and enters the chaotic final years of the Ming Dynasty. See: A modern transmigrator versus the chosen one of the age. Heaven itself seems determined to help the Qing, the chosen ones of this world, sending one disaster after another: droughts, locust plagues, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis... A whole new game of political intrigue, 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is probably the book you're looking for.

31. 331 重 Reborn, I Study for the Imperial Exams in Another World 重生后，我在异世界读书科举 Lan Xiaoyi蓝小一Historical2.8M WordsCompleted (Transmigration) + (farming) + (daily life) + (imperial examinations) (no System) + (court politics) Chen Chuyi was reborn into a poor family in Beishui Village, carrying the memories of his past life. At first, he only wanted to earn a little money to improve his family's life. But in this unfamiliar ancient world, he was always afraid someone would take his family's money and eat their food. In the end, he embarked on the path of study and the imperial examinations. He knew that only by changi 7.1kReads8.3Score547Shelves

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    Transmigrating into a poor farming family with no background or special abilities, how does one rise to become a pillar of the Qi Dynasty court? The protagonist, Chen Chuyi, dedicates himself to the imperial examinations, writing a legendary tale of rising from commoner to wise minister.

32. 332 白 The Tale of Bai Ding 白丁传 Tian Ren Eviler天人EvilerHistorical747k WordsOngoing Transmigration? A journey into the past? History repeating itself, or the rise of another wave? The world is treacherous. No matter how ingenious one’s ideas, they are like a child carrying gold through a crowded marketplace. People have both good and evil in them. Even someone who seems utterly useless can be like dry kindling, burning to light the darkness. 1.5kReads8.3Score121Shelves

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33. 333 后 The Legend of Empress Zhaoyi of Later Tang 后唐昭懿传 Luo Guigui罗姽姽Ancient Romance834k WordsCompleted In the chaotic final years of the Tang dynasty, she is a lonely phoenix, adrift and without a home. When she was twelve, she met a young man and never forgot him. She journeyed a thousand miles just to find him. He is a young hero. Fulfilling his father's dying wish, he sweeps south to defeat Zhu Liang and marches north to trample the Khitan, single-handedly restoring the Tang dynasty. But forced by his stepmother and framed by his wives and concubines, he loses the woman he loves most, leaving 248Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    These are short works by the same author, adapted from the true history of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, each over 800,000 words long. The first book focuses on the love triangle between the female protagonist and Emperor Zhuangzong Li Cunxu and Emperor Mingzong Li Siyuan of the Later Tang Dynasty, depicting the history of the Later Tang from its rise to its fall. The second book focuses on the romantic entanglements between a time-traveling woman and a military governor, the emperor of the Later Jin Dynasty, and a prince of the Liao Dynasty, depicting the turbulent history of the Later Jin, Liao, Later Han, Later Zhou, and the establishment of the Northern Song Dynasty. Aside from the fictional romances, the author largely bases the stories on official history, with many historical scenes highly faithful to the original, and the battle scenes are described with grandeur. Definitely worth reading.

34. 334 穿 Transmigrating Through the Five Dynasties: Falling Flowers in Yanyun 穿越五代：燕云落花 Luo Guigui罗姽姽Ancient Romance873k WordsCompleted [One Woman, Multiple Men + Both Have Past Relationships + Angsty Romance] [Romance at the forefront, with history, war, and political intrigue as supporting elements, in a ratio of six to four] A women's fighting champion transmigrates into the body of an empress during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, becoming embroiled in unforgettable love and hate with a military governor, an emperor, and a prince from an enemy kingdom. He was her master. He taught her martial arts and military st 282Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 335 花 Hua Rong Builds a New and Righteous Liangshan 花荣打造忠义新梁山 Late Forest, Maple Wind晚林枫声Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Never accept amnesty; become emperor at all costs! This novel focuses on the plot and its heroic characters. At the end of the Song Dynasty, a chaotic age gave rise to heroes. The Jin army invaded the south, and the two emperors were captured, a humiliation beyond measure for the Han people. I am Hua Rong, a modern special forces soldier who transmigrated into this Water Margin world. I will change the course of history. I will wipe out every barbarian and unite the world. I will subdue Goguryeo 1.9kReads9.2Score218Shelves

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36. 336 冒 Passing Myself Off as a Tang: Wowing the World and Aiding Zhenguan 冒姓大唐：技惊天下助贞观 Expanding Knowledge Capacity宏量扩识Historical363k WordsOngoing Real historical events and figures are woven into the story, bringing to life the grandeur and pulse of the Zhenguan era. From papermaking, soapmaking, and composting to water-powered machinery and improved weapons, each step faithfully recreates the Tang dynasty's path of technological innovation. Watch a tech enthusiast use “frivolous tricks and gadgets” to spar with censors, charm generals, and match wits with famous ministers, bringing a refreshingly unconventional flair to the Zhenguan cour 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Combining authentic Tang Dynasty history with modern technology is amazing!

37. 337 兴 Reviving Song: I Rewrite the Jingkang Catastrophe 兴宋：朕重写靖康 Extra Meal on the Thirty-Ninth三九加餐Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No Romance] [No System] [Transmigration] [Emperor] [Comeback] [Avenge the Jingkang Humiliation, the Most Miserable Emperor from the Start] [Originally titled The Imprisoned Dragon of Great Song: I Return from Hell, also known as Reviving Song: I Rewrite Jingkang] Modern-day superstar Zhao Huan has just landed the lead role in a major historical drama about the Song dynasty. The next second, he transmigrates into the body of the most miserable emperor in history: Emperor Qinzong of Song, Zhao Hu 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've written over 400,000 words so far, and believe me, it's a great book that's been overshadowed by its title during the recommendation period. [Added to bookshelf][Already added to wishlist]

38. 338 千 The Greatest Chancellor of All Time: Resisting Qin, Starting with Barbecue in Zibo 千古一相：抗秦，从进淄赶烤开始 Sima Cuo, Quietly Making a Fortune闷声发财司马错Historical519k WordsCompleted [No System + No Female Lead + Historical Strategy + Chu-Han vs. Great Qin] All he did was take a trip to Zibo for barbecue, and now he's transmigrated into the Qi chancellor at the end of the Warring States period? Qin has the legacy of six generations of rulers, and Chu has the heroic spirits of its three clans. What do the states of Shandong have? Can we really take down the First Emperor while eating Linzi barbecue and singing "Song of the Great Wind"? Ying Zheng: This guy fights dirty. He s 211Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Let me recommend myself: Although I had the wild idea of going to Zibo for roasting, and the protagonist, as a modern person, has certain cheat abilities, there's no systematic setting, and I've tried my best to verify the historical facts—this kind of historical deduction should be considered realistic, right? 👀

39. 339 百 The Century-Old House 百年老宅 User36859979用户36859979Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted An old family home, four generations, a century of upheaval, and an extraordinary love affair. How did a penniless tenant farmer win the hearts of two beautiful daughters of an enlightened landlord? How did an honest, simple peasant seize control of the village Party secretary's post as if it were a throne, then cling to it? How did a devoted lover go from kind and innocent to cynical and world-weary? Read on to discover his tangled, unbreakable ties with four women. Through the nearly century-l 49Reads—Score102Shelves

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    A lengthy historical novel, classic rural literature. A romantic love story, with a poignant and moving plot. An old rural house, a century of vicissitudes. Beginning in the first year of the Republic of China, ending only after the pandemic. The loves and hates of the older generation, the emotional entanglements of the younger generation. A cynical and irresponsible man, a self-indulgent and resentful woman. A thrilling palace intrigue drama, full of suspense and twists. A very enjoyable romance novel! A modern version of *White Deer Plain*!

40. 340 我 I Really Didn't Mean to Stir Up Trouble in the Tang Dynasty 我真没想在大唐搞事情 Staying Home and Sleeping All Day宅在家里睡大觉Historical5.8M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Historical farming + No System + Court intrigue + Academy + Epic battles + Multiple heroines] Qin Ming, a young man from the modern era, transmigrated to the fifth year of the Zhenguan era. He had planned to coast through life as a landowner: marry a beautiful wife, take concubines, and enjoy the moonlight and breeze of the Great Tang. But fate always had a sense of humor: While shopping in the Western Market, the stunning “mother and daughter” he casually bought turned out to 34.4kReads8.6Score3.1kShelves

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    No system, a refreshing transmigration story set in the Tang Dynasty, where the protagonist unexpectedly takes in the daughter of Emperor Yang of Sui's concubine!

41. 341 魂 Reborn in Li Bai's Body? From the Start at Mawei Post Station, I Save Yang Yuhuan 魂穿李白？开局马嵬驿，我救玉环 Wanderer of Nanke南柯行者Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One of Tomato's rare gems. The An Lushan Rebellion, an exiled immortal and a noble consort, intrigue amid chaos, and fervent devotion to the nation. A man remains a boy until the day he dies. As he makes his way through life, apart from Yang Yuhuan, his unattainable first love, which of the colorful women of the Tang dynasty became his cinnabar-marked love? And who remained the one he could never let go? Most importantly, whether heroes or villains, everyone is sharp-witted. This story is entire 142Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A rare gem among Tomato's historical novels. The An Lushan Rebellion, a banished imperial concubine, political intrigue amidst chaos, and passionate patriotism. Crucially, both protagonists and antagonists are intelligent. This alone surpasses 99.9% of Tomato's historical fiction. Highly recommended.

42. 342 长 The Battle of Lake Changjin: The Turning Point of the Korean War 长津湖战役：朝鲜战争的拐点 Li Ran李然Historical52k WordsCompleted Discover the true story of the Battle of Lake Changjin, a desperate clash of wills and faith. We salute the great soldiers. Those faces hidden beneath the ice, those who died under the bombs: they deserve to be remembered! More than seventy years ago, the Langlin Mountains were rugged and buried beneath heavy snow. The wind howled into people's ears, as loud as an exploding shell. Many lay in the snow. The charge sounded, but they could no longer move. Snowflakes settled on their eyelashes, and 737Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Learn about history, figures, and expand your knowledge.

43. 343 真 The Real Guan Yu 真实的关羽 Pu Guang111普广111Historical258k WordsOngoing Guan Yu's life was one of loyalty and righteousness. His deeds have been celebrated throughout the ages, making him a symbol of both virtues. His fearless, valiant image is etched in people's hearts, and his devotion to those he cared about is held in the highest regard. His story is like a stirring war song, echoing forever through the river of history. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a history book about Guan Yu.

44. 344 大 A Great Tang Advisor 大唐幕僚 Cang Mingyu沧溟宇Historical913k WordsCompleted A celestial phenomenon triggers a gravitational magnetic field. Unlucky, yet lucky, I transmigrate into the Tang Dynasty. Since I've arrived, I'll make the best of it: bring glory to the Tang, spread civilization to all nations, and revive the Kaiyuan era. After the An Lushan Rebellion, the Tang's regional military governors grow ever more powerful and independent. Through the reigns of Suzong, Daizong, Dezong, and Shunzong, a glimmer of hope finally appears during the Yuanhe era. Emperor Xianzo 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A relatively obscure historical dynasty, the Tang Dynasty, around the time of Emperor Xianzong's ascension to the throne, included Emperors Dezong, Shunzong, and Xianzong. For your consideration.

45. 345 四 The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史 Master Su Jiu素阄主人Historical103k WordsCompleted The Secret History of the Four Great Beauties is a vivid, legendary novel about four famous beauties of ancient China: Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan, and Yang Guifei. Skillfully blending history and legend, fact and fiction, this work uses delicate prose and rich storytelling to reveal the important roles these four beauties played in their respective eras and the influence they had. During the Spring and Autumn period, Xi Shi used her beauty to beguile King Fuchai of Wu under a plan devised b 135Reads9.2Score—Shelves
46. 346 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 615Reads8.3Score130Shelves

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    These all meet the requirements.

47. 347 重 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A young man from the martial arts world changes the Ming Dynasty; there are grudges, conflicts, power struggles, and battles of wits.

48. 348 日 The Sun and Moon Beneath One Sky: Princess Taiping 日月当空：太平公主 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical587k WordsCompleted Princess Taiping was one of the most controversial and legendary female political figures in Chinese history, a thorny yet dazzling rose in the splendor of the High Tang. The most beloved daughter of Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi and Empress Wu Zetian, she married Xue Shao at sixteen in a wedding procession stretching ten miles, hoping for a peaceful life. But she was implicated in Xue Yi's treason case and watched her husband starve to death in prison, shattering her dreams. She put away her innocence 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Princess Taiping—the apple of Wu Zetian's eye, experienced the power struggles of five emperors… Unexpectedly, her husband was ordered to commit suicide by her mother, Empress Wu Zetian, and she herself died a tragic death—ordered to commit suicide by her nephew, Li Longji, whom she had personally supported… She once held immense power in the court, yet also lived in constant fear… Based on history and with rigorous logic, this is a worthwhile read!

49. 349 钢 Steel Eagle: My Modern Empire 钢铁雄鹰：我的现代帝国 Oh, Hey, I Want Tomato Beef Brisket喔哎吃番茄牛腩Historical1.0M WordsOngoing Lin Fan, a leading modern expert in interdisciplinary fields, is reborn as Xiao Chen, the seventh prince of the Great Xia Dynasty, after a laboratory accident. At the time, Xiao Chen’s maternal family has long since died out, and his timid nature makes him the “invisible prince” everyone in the palace can bully. The moment he wakes, he is framed with poison and plunged into a deadly crisis. After using his quick modern thinking to escape danger, Xiao Chen sees that the imperial palace is a dead 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Read this one first, it would be a real shame to miss it.

50. 350 魂 Reborn in the Great Song: He Becomes Emperor in Place of the Wrongfully Executed Di Qing 魂穿大宋：他替冤死的狄青当帝君 Young Partridge鹧鸪小生Historical597k WordsCompleted In the second year of Jiayou under the Northern Song (1057), the court official faction frames General Di Qing, the tattoo-faced warrior. He dies with his name in disgrace, and the Song loses its great northwestern bulwark! Di Qing, a twenty-first-century military engineer, transmigrates back to the start of his frontier service at Qingjian, returning with the power of modern military engineering! No System, no cheat abilities: he takes on the world with nothing but hard-earned strategy! Refuge 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend "Soul Transmigrates to the Song Dynasty: He Becomes Emperor in Place of the Wrongfully Killed Di Qing." No system! Historically accurate, relying entirely on raw power! A military engineer transmigrates to the Northern Song Dynasty, improving catapults and forging fine iron blades, integrating modern military concepts into cold weapon warfare. The protagonist, armed with modern knowledge, changes history, rising from a lowly border soldier to a pillar of the nation. It offers the practicality of infrastructure development and farming, the thrill of court intrigue, and the bloodshed of frontier battles. Watch as Di Qing rewrites the fate of the Northern Song Dynasty! The sheer satisfaction of crushing 100,000 Western Xia cavalry into dust is unparalleled!

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