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1. 51 逆 You Ungrateful Son! I Told You to Boost the Economy, Not Open a Brothel! 逆子朕让你搞经济谁让你开青楼的 A Pot of Tea, Please来一壶小茶水儿Historical139k WordsCompleted The Great Yan has two legitimate princes, both born of the empress, yet fate has led them down different paths... The second prince, Lin Heng, is born with prodigious strength and extraordinary intelligence, but a plot leaves him mentally impaired and turns him into a laughingstock of the imperial family! His younger brother is just as brilliant and sits securely on the throne as crown prince, yet he volunteers to guard the frontier to protect his elder brother... But he falls into a trap: thi 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Both books are great! One is more comedic, but you can learn a lot while reading, including ancient Chinese tales of blood and tears, such as the brutal treatment of animals, anal sex, and various forms of sexual exploitation. The other is a completely enjoyable read that introduces history at a fast pace with a logical plot that you can't fault. It incorporates the historical framework of the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties, making it very exciting. 😘😘😘😘

2. 52 大 The Shame of Great Zhou: The Entire Court Begs Me Not to Die 大周之耻：满朝跪求本王别死 Bai Yan稗言Historical308k WordsOngoing The moment Ji Xia transmigrated, he came up with three ways to die! Hang himself? The Record of Martyrdom wouldn't allow it. Get stabbed by an enemy? Not allowed! Fine, then. He'd go die in the enemy camp. Surely that would work? The whole court was waiting to watch him kneel and present the surrender document. But the more he read, the more something seemed off. Was this a surrender document, or a declaration of war?! No one knew that the most hated prince in Great Zhou simply wanted to die wit 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The prince, who is determined to die, keeps taking on various difficult problems. The court is riddled with problems, and external pressures keep coming. Without any cheat codes, he relies on a steady approach to resolve the predicament. If you like historical novels without cheat codes, you can check out this book.

3. 53 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrated into the Founder's Portrait 大明：我穿越成了太祖画像 Lazy Fish Never Turns Over咸鱼丶不翻身Historical1.4M WordsCompleted (History + Ming Dynasty + System + transmigration) After showing off on a whim, Li Chen transmigrated to the end of the Ming Dynasty. He became a portrait of the Great Ancestor, Zhu Yuanzhang, and was bound to the fate of the Great Ming! It was the first year of the Chongzhen reign, and Zhu Youjian had only recently ascended the throne. To stay alive, and to make up for the regrets of the Ming Dynasty’s final years, Li Chen decided to do everything he could to extend the Great Ming for another t 8.2kReads9.2Score613Shelves

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   Similar to real history, it is filled with the love, hate, and grudges of time travelers.

4. 54 大 Great Song: I Pick Up Attributes from Li Qingzhao 大宋：我在李清照身上捡属性 Tang Dynasty Yanzu大唐彦祖Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + hilarious + the greatest female talent of all time + imperial examinations] Chen Ning transmigrates to Bianjing in the Great Song dynasty and mistakes Li Qingzhao for a courtesan from the start. The spring breeze is warm along the banks of the Bian River. “Miss, I’m sorry. I was wrong that night.” “Miss, if you don’t mind, take this money. Let’s end our brief encounter here.” “Miss, if you don’t mind, how about one last hug before we say goodbye?” “Miss, I know you’re angry, but 21.4kReads8.6Score2.2kShelves
5. 55 异 A Different Ming Dynasty: I Became a Saint with a Hundred Lives 异世大明：我用一百条命成圣 Zi Yang紫炀Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Alternate-history Ming Dynasty / Fighting for the People / The Art of Toppling Dragons / Loyal Ministers Who Risk Their Lives to Remonstrate / Rules Horror Lately, the atmosphere at court in the Fengtian Hall has grown rather grim. For several days in a row, officials from one particular residence have been risking their lives to remonstrate, and they really do die on the spot. “I stake my life on this remonstrance!” Here we go again. But Emperor Zhu Chongba has changed his approach, too. “Do yo 9.9kReads9.2Score755Shelves
6. 56 深 The Sixth Book by Deep Sea North Wind 深海北风的第6本书 North Wind from the Deep Sea深海北风Historical313k WordsCompleted Wei Wu opens his eyes and discovers that he has transmigrated to the Qing Dynasty. The worst part is that he has cuckolded Xianfeng on a massive scale. To survive, Wei Wu has no choice but to become a parasite. At home, he sells official posts and titles, bleeding the Qing treasury dry. Abroad, he bankrolls the Taiping Army, resells supplies, and fabricates battle reports. A few years later, Xianfeng sees Wei Wu outside the city, clad in a yellow robe, and spits blood as he dies. 198Reads8.8Score—Shelves
7. 57 大 Ghost Valley of Great Qin: I Told You to Compete, Not to Unite the Realm 大秦鬼谷，让你纵横没让你统一 I Love White-Cut Chicken 1955我爱白斩鸡1955Anime Fanfiction1.5M WordsCompleted [Historical What-If + Great Qin + Games and Anime + ACG + Transmigration + System + Invincible Protagonist + Cunning] Cao Chao transmigrated into The Legend of Qin and obtained a System, only to discover that there was something a little off about it... “Ding! Selection successful. Reward: Jade Void Sword Art, mastered.” “Ding! Selection successful. Reward: Hundred-Step Flying Sword.” “Ding! Selection successful. Reward: Art of Reincarnation.” And so... Jing Ke: “I don’t know why, but Li Ji’ 4.5kReads8.8Score353Shelves
8. 58 朕 I Am Nine, and I Already Know Qin Will Fall in Its Second Generation 朕9岁，便知大秦二世而亡 ChiyuW驰宇wHistorical124k WordsOngoing Zhao Zheng, a nine-year-old hostage prince, is being trampled underfoot by a Zhao prince, with grass stuffed into his mouth and spit smeared across his face. He is about to be beheaded as an offering beneath the battle standard! At the instant between life and death, five thousand years of Chinese history flood into his mind! From the ancient Yan and Huang emperors to the year 2020, the art of imperial rule, the skills of every trade, and the secret fates of every person are all at his fingertip 3Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 59 大 Great Qin: Emperor Qin Shi Huang, I Really Don't Want to Live Off You! 大秦：始皇帝，我真不吃软饭啊！ The King of Qin Circles the Pig秦王绕猪Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The Analects + Hilarious + Cunning + Lighthearted + His Majesty Zheng + Shamelessly Stealing + Absolutely Outrageous] Qin Feng inexplicably transmigrates to the Qin dynasty before Qin unifies the six states, and the First Emperor overhears his thoughts. The two then embark on a hilarious daily battle of wits. “Qin Feng, tell me, what does ‘The Master does not speak of prodigies, force, disorder, or spirits’ mean?” “It means the Master doesn’t want to talk to you, and will use brute force to bea 45.1kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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   💋💋It's hilarious! He inexplicably time-travels to the Qin Dynasty before it unified the six kingdoms, and is even overheard by Qin Shi Huang. Thus begins their comical daily battle of wits. "Qin Feng, I ask you, what does 'The Master did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, disorder, or spirits' mean?" "The Master doesn't want to talk to you, so he'll use his superhuman strength to knock you out of your mind!" "What about 'If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening'?" "I found out the way to your house this morning, so I'll go and kill you tonight."

10. 60 大 Great Tang: I Become Invincible by Selling Happy Water 大唐：从售卖快乐水开始无敌 Feng Leiming, Who Likes Wombats喜欢袋熊的凤雷鸣Historical496k WordsOngoing (Alternate history + Tang Dynasty + martial world + System + Gu Long) The wind is cold, the blades are hot. A little glass shop suddenly appears in a desolate borderland buried beneath endless yellow sand. A bottle of Happy Water lets a crippled Sword Saint return to the realm of earthly immortals; a pack of Huazi sends the Tang Dynasty’s God of War into a night of enlightenment; a box of amoxicillin is hailed by the Western Regions’ Poison King as a divine pill that renders one immune to all po 9Reads8.0Score109Shelves

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    Don't talk about feelings, talking about feelings will cost you money! The Empress came to see him, but Li Changsheng only asked for two coins. This shopkeeper is something else!

11. 61 诸 Emperors Cultivate Immortality: Ying Zheng Starts with Nine Supreme Bones! 诸帝修仙，开局嬴政九块至尊骨！ The Rich Couch Potato暴富的肥宅Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted What would happen if China’s emperors and its famed historical ministers and generals transmigrated to the cultivation world? From the start, Ying Zheng awakens nine Supreme Bones, the bloodline of the Ancestral Dragon, and the growth-type divine artifact, the Ding Qin Sword! Ying Zheng: “The human race is livestock for the myriad races to feed on?” “From this day forth, humanity shall rule over the myriad races. That is the law of Qin!” Li Shimin: “I have awakened the bloodline of the Primordia 16.9kReads7.3Score2.3kShelves

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    I read it all in one go, staying up all night. If you're also experiencing a reading slump, this novel, which combines action, political intrigue, and imaginative plot twists, is definitely worth a try.

12. 62 老 Hey, Old Man! Is It Safe to Park My Bike Outside Xuanwu Gate?! 老登！我鬼火停玄武门外安全吗！ Stewing Stars Among the Clouds云间炖星辰Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [Historical What-If] + [Lighthearted Laughs] + [Invincible from the Start!] + [For entertainment; don't read if you take things too seriously!] When this brawny fool swings into action, the Tang Dynasty becomes one legendary scene after another! Zhang Shaoqin is hit by a truck and thrown back to the eighth year of Wude. During his transmigration, a “hydrogen bomb” explodes, turning him into a brawny fool with superhuman strength! People give him the nickname “The Tang Dynasty's Most Shameless Ma 122.3kReads8.6Score10.7kShelves

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    The male protagonist, who transmigrates to the eighth year of the Wude era of the Tang Dynasty, possesses an innate strong physique. After a chance encounter with Sun Simiao, they venture into the deep mountains together and rescue a girl being chased by the Prince of Qi's men. The girl suffers from amnesia, chaos erupts in Chang'an, and the Turks invade. The male protagonist begins a new life in the turbulent Tang Dynasty!

13. 63 穿 Transmigrating as Liu Bei: A Storm Rises in Hexi 穿越刘备，风起河西 Kaka's Notebook卡卡了的笔记本Historical162k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into Liu Bei. I once thought I could only drift along in Liu Bei’s footsteps, until I discovered that I carried a weather System with me. Everyone said Liangzhou was a dead end, but there I built Liu Hong an economic artery that could support the empire. Together with the Qiang and Xianbei peoples, I built a desert defense line at the northern foot of the Yin Mountains, transforming the Hexi Corridor into a trade route connecting east and west. I brought moisture from the Seven R 9Reads—Score143Shelves

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    It's really good, the plot is very engaging, and the storyline is incredibly imaginative. You can buy it without worry.

14. 64 大 Great Tang: Li Er Drools at the Fujian Carrier 大唐双穿：李二看着福建舰流口水 The Fridge Blows Bubbles冰箱吐泡泡Historical2.5M WordsOngoing The title has been reset. The story about watching the flag-raising ceremony and the royal family coming to the modern world is this book. It's about establishing diplomatic relations. Overworked office drone Li Yue is bound to a dual-world travel System. Whenever he changes the course of history or earns the trust of a historical figure, his lifespan is extended and his illnesses are eased. So Li Yue has no choice but to go work in the Tang Dynasty to earn himself more time! But right after he 37.7kReads8.3Score3.6kShelves

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    "The Tang Dynasty's Golden Age + Industrial Revolution + Top-Tier Imagination + Logic" - The opening scene nearly terrifies Emperor Gaozong (Li Zhi) to death! Luckily, he has a dual-transmigration system and an offline phone, allowing him to overthrow Emperor Taizong (Li Shimin), rescue Empress Wu Zetian, launch an industrial revolution, and even present the Fujian warship to Emperor Gaozong, directly ushering in an era where the sun never sets on the Tang Dynasty! #InfrastructureBuilding #HistoricalFun

15. 65 大 Great Song: I Rule Ten Thousand Armies by Drawing Traits 大宋：我靠抽词条统御万军 Zilu Keeps Silent子路不语Historical106k WordsOngoing Programmer Xu Huai died suddenly in middle age and transmigrated into a border soldier in the second year of the Xuanhe era of the Northern Song. The bad news: he was about to be sent to fill a trench. The good news: he awakened a trait-drawing System! [Eye of the Talent Scout]: Reveals soldiers’ potential and pinpoints promising generals and strategists. [Bowstring That Startles No Bird]: Your troops can fight alongside beasts. Enemies above and below, beware. [Desperate Last Stand]: Forcefully 2Reads—Score149Shelves

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    Set in the turbulent Xuanhe era of the Northern Song Dynasty, the protagonist rises to power through a system that draws in special stats, defeating Fang La, inflicting heavy losses on the Jin Dynasty, and accomplishing a host of great feats. The system relentlessly pressures him to advance in rank, requiring him to be promoted every ten days or face elimination. The fast-paced action makes for a thrilling and satisfying read. ⭐️

16. 66 开 Starting by Joining Liu Bei, I’m Mercilessly Humiliated! 开局投奔刘备，却被无情羞辱！ Mozi Says Nothing墨子不语Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Ten Thousand Words a Day] [Alternate History + Strategy + Mythology] [Book One of a Trilogy] He transmigrated to a different version of the Three Kingdoms, a world of martial arts, mind cultivation, and secret realms, and became Xu Chu’s younger brother. But Xu Feng was born with blocked meridians, making him a martial arts washout! From the start, he planned to join Liu Bei in exchange for a mind-cultivation technique, only to be mercilessly humiliated and treated as a prop in a performance! E 2.8kReads8.9Score243Shelves

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    Incredibly captivating! The protagonist, Xu Feng, transmigrates to a Three Kingdoms world that blends martial arts, spiritual cultivation, and secret realms, but is born with blocked meridians, preventing him from practicing martial arts. He suffers humiliation while serving Liu Bei, and during his subsequent defection to Cao Cao, he meets Dian Wei. To cure Dian Wei's wife's illness, the three become sworn brothers. Xu Feng's plans are ingenious. In this unique Three Kingdoms context, various forces and different cultivation systems collide, rewriting the course of history. Historical imagination and strategic battles are perfectly blended.

17. 67 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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    While others transmigrate to fight monsters and level up, I transmigrate to bury myself in studying for the imperial examinations—an unconventional transmigration novel. The protagonist has no cheat codes, no superpowers, only a heart that refuses to be ordinary. Watch as he gains a foothold in the complex officialdom and becomes a wise and virtuous minister!

18. 68 共 The Republic Endures 共和未央 Zhou Qixiong周其雄Historical321k WordsOngoing He is history's most "unsuccessful" transmigrator: he planned for a lifetime and left nothing to chance, yet in the end he was betrayed and purged by those closest to him. He is also history's most "successful" seed-sower: the people he cultivated profoundly changed China, and the sparks he kindled lit up the pitch-black night. He is a different kind of transmigrator, misunderstood, betrayed, and shunned. But in the end, everyone gradually comes to understand him, follow him, and become him. 20Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    🌷After watching this for a while, I was quite amazed because this time traveler was truly ruthless. Even though he's no longer in the martial arts world, his legend lives on because he was incredibly great.

19. 69 每 Every Time I Transmigrate, I Become a Villain Doomed to Die 每次穿越，我都成了必死反派 A Shepherd's Notes牧人随笔Historical803k WordsCompleted After Lu Chenzhou dies, he is chosen to become an "Executor of Missions Across Worlds." As long as he enters different worlds and fulfills the original owner's dying wish, he can earn points and get the chance to return to reality. But every identity the System assigns him belongs to a villain destined to die. From the start, he becomes a disgraced prince scheduled for execution the next day, with the whole city eager to tear him apart. The next time he opens his eyes, he is a demon hunter who k 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He transmigrates into the body of a villain destined to die every time! A prince facing execution for a fallen kingdom, a powerful traitor, a mechanical commander—the system forces him to follow a script to his death. Lu Chenzhou insists on defying fate, until a mysterious woman appears and exposes the cruel truth.

20. 70 大 The Strongest Imperial Grandson of the Tang Dynasty 大唐之最强皇太孙 Brother Bao宝哥Historical4.9M WordsCompleted [System] + [Political Schemes] + [Power Struggles] + [Naval Warfare] + [Mass Recruitment] + [Colonialism] Li Xiang transmigrated, becoming the most powerful third-generation official in the Tang Dynasty. His grandfather was the reigning emperor, Li Shimin, and his father was Crown Prince Li Chengqian. The Tang was powerful during the Zhenguan era, but Li Xiang didn't think it was powerful enough. With the System at his side, Li Xiang, whose ambition was to rule the world, personally led hundreds 6.7kReads8.7Score851Shelves
21. 71 穿 After Reincarnating as a Spoiled Heir, I Summon Heroes from Across the Ages 穿成纨绔后，我召来了千古群英 Guan Angang观昂昂Historical108k WordsCompleted “A wild spirit for a backbone, heroes for blades. A wastrel who insists on conquering an entire age with culture.” “Upon reaching Mount Ling, I’ll bow to no one. I’d rather call the Buddha my brother.” “Are kings and nobles born to rule? Even a commoner can look down on an emperor.” “Don’t mock a scholar for having no weapons. With these hands alone, I can set the course of history.” After transmigrating into Zhen Ye, the wastrel everyone in the capital laughed at, he relied neither on soldier 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I absolutely love this unrestrained and flamboyant writing style! The original owner was a laughingstock in the capital, but the male protagonist turned the tables with his talent, composing timeless masterpieces, summoning heroes from all ages, achieving enlightenment through music, and rewriting his destiny with his literary genius. If you're looking for something to read, this is a must-read.

22. 72 穿 Transmigrating to the Great Ming: One Book Is All I Need to Conquer the World 穿越大明之一本书打天下 Bei Yize北一泽Historical359k WordsOngoing My name is Zhu Shouming. I am the twenty-sixth-generation descendant of Zhu Shouqian, Prince of Jingjiang in Guilin. In the twenty-first century, that identity is worth nothing more than a joke about how my ancestors used to be rich. Apart from the founding ancestor, every other name in the family genealogy has been ground to dust by history. The boat lurched on the Li River, and I tumbled into the water with my backpack. When I woke, there was no ambulance, only the smoke of war in the fiftee 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's great, exciting. I've been having a reading slump lately, and this book has amazed me. The world-building is fantastic, the setting is excellent, it's thought-provoking throughout, and the plot is tight.

23. 73 大 Great Ming: My Father’s Plotting Rebellion? I’ll Print 500 Flyers 大明：家父谋反？我印五百宣传单 Little Green Bean Beneath the Pines松间小绿豆Historical252k WordsCompleted Zhu Gaoxu is hiding in a secret chamber, plotting a rebellion with his trusted aides. The protagonist kicks the door open, holding a stack of flyers. “Dad, you're planning a rebellion, right? I printed five hundred copies of our Rebellion Plan and just handed them out to all the civil and military officials at Wumen Gate. I charged each of them one tael of silver for printing costs. We've got our military funding!” Zhu Gaoxu is utterly stunned on the spot. Zhu Di's reaction: He looks at the copy 92Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    He transmigrated into the body of Zhu Gaochi's son, only to find his father plotting a rebellion the moment he opened his eyes. He promptly changed the rebellion's program to a pig-riding charge, and even printed it into a booklet to distribute throughout the streets overnight! The entire Ming court was in an uproar. Zhu Di laughed so hard he slapped his throne when he saw the booklet. The first 49 chapters are pure hilarious mischief, but the plot becomes incredibly interesting after chapter 50, making it more and more addictive!

24. 74 卷 The Exam Grinder: It All Begins with My Cousin’s Death 卷皇：从堂兄身死开始 Half a Pot of Ink半壶墨Historical1.3M WordsCompleted “Honey, are you really going to have Cheng'er take on both households?” After Wang Guanglu left, the second son's wife asked her husband, Wang Guanghe, in their bedroom that night. Wang Guanghe turned over. “This is what Big Brother wants! You know how he's treated us, even if I don't say it! Our parents died early, and Big Brother raised me. He even found you for me and built us a house, bought us good farmland, and set up a business... I'll never repay all the kindness he's shown me, not in th 4.6kReads7.4Score379Shelves

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    "My dear husband, your uncle has put Xiaojun in charge of both the ancestral hall and the business. Can he handle this responsibility?" Under the lamplight, his wife looked worried. The man replied, "My uncle raised me like his own son and supported Xiaojun's education. Xiaojun must repay this kindness!" Outside the door, the young man straightened his back, already having found his answer.

25. 75 1 1582: The Ten Missing Days in the Ming Dynasty 1582：走进大明消失的十天 A Scroll of the Mortal World一卷人间Historical361k WordsCompleted Open the calendar on your phone right now and scroll to the date after October 4, 1582. You’ll see that the calendar jumps straight to October 15. Ten whole days vanished from human history. The history books offer only a cold explanation: a calendar reform. But no one can explain what happened during those ten days. While researching archives, modern historian Lin Xuan stumbles upon a record that has been repeatedly crossed out and rewritten: “The ten days happened.” When he tries to uncover th 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    History is not forgotten, but deliberately altered. The Wanli era, which was cut short by ten days, holds secrets that could overturn the course of time. Lin Xuan enters the forbidden area, solely to retrieve the erased time.

26. 76 我 I’m a Nutritionist Transmigrated Through the Dynasties to Practice Food Medicine 我，营养师，穿越到各朝做食医 Food Shouldn't Be Spoken of, It Startles People食不语惊人Historical351k WordsCompleted Nutritionist Shen Zhiwei transmigrates to different dynasties in ancient China, where she becomes a food physician. Alongside famous judges and forensic investigators such as Song Ci, Bao Zheng, and Di Renjie, she solves all kinds of cases. Her perspective as a nutritionist offers a fresh take on the food and drink of the past. Details people take for granted can reveal vital clues, and she invites you to discover the fascinating blend of modern nutrition and traditional Chinese medicine. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A nutritionist transmigrates into an ancient Chinese medical practitioner specializing in food therapy. Without any Mary Sue tropes, she wins over fans entirely with her professional skills. She helps ministers resolve dietary problems, creates nutritious meals for the royal family, and even solves mysterious cases through ingredient analysis—each story is captivating.

27. 77 重 Reborn: Summer Isn't Over, and the Jade Is Just Beginning to Take Shape 重生：夏时未晚，玉圆方始 Lollipop Killer棒棒糖殺手Urban377k WordsOngoing [Reborn in 2002's golden era + ensemble cast + two bona fide female leads + a light harem + playing both sides of the law + witty humor + no brainless characters + masterfully handled love triangles] [The original title was an abbreviation of the two female leads' names, with no hidden meaning. Read with confidence. This isn't a brainless power fantasy. Love triangle warning!] A 40-year-old division-level official! A career-minded political elite! Would someone like that really want a second cha 21Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Ye Chen transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty and was bound to the "Myriad Realms Mall" system. While others transmigrated and composed poems, he started with only a plate of "Heartbreakingly Delicious Cucumber Salad." 🖪😇

28. 78 南 Nan Jingchun 南景春 A Melon in the Bowl碗里一只瓜Ancient Romance347k WordsOngoing A princess who commands armies and wields great power X a poor-born statesman who claws his way to the top Lu Nanjing is the Great Xi’s Goddess of War, a princess who rides through the imperial city with a mighty army at her back and the world beneath her feet. Du Ruolan is a statesman from a humble family, ruthless and cunning, who fights his way into the heart of power with sheer courage and ingenuity. One spring day on the street, she casually tossed him a fortune and rescued him from the mud 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unfortunately, I lack the education to write a high-quality book review, but my feeling is that it's good and worth reading.

29. 79 辅 Counselor, Qin Shi Huang Says He Doesn't Want to Attend Early-Morning Classes 辅导员，秦始皇说他不想上早八 Little Ink-Pen Dumpling 1毛笔小团子1Historical275k WordsCompleted When he woke up, university counselor Mao Yiding had become a counselor at the Heavenly Court Academy. He thought he would be teaching the children of immortals, but the roster was filled with Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang... These legendary emperors were all his problem students! On the first day of school, Qin Shi Huang slammed the desk: “I refuse to attend an 8 a.m. class!” Emperor Wu of Han and Emperor Wen of Han argued fiercely over the “cost of national policy,” 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The tutor at the Heavenly Academy is none other than Mao Yiding from the mortal realm, and all the students are historical emperors and powerful figures. Every day unfolds as part of their "imperial discipline routine," combined with a hidden main storyline about repairing the Heavenly Dao. The story is full of laughs and highlights, truly excellent! 💕💕💕

30. 80 从 Starting with Ying Zheng: Emperors of Every Dynasty Arrive One After Another 从嬴政开始：历代君王陆续降临 A Bowl of Hot Dry Noodles来碗热干面Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + humorous + adventure] History buffs, enter at your own risk After Qin Shi Huang died, he was transported to a walled city. One day inside equaled one year in the outside world. Each time the city gates opened, the setting was different, bringing all kinds of fantastical adventures. On the third day, Hu Hai arrived. “Father, you have to get justice for me!” Twelve days later, Liu Bang arrived. “Brother Zheng, don't tell me you still don't know your Qin has fallen!” Wang Mang arriv 128.5kReads9.6Score20kShelves

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    🍆🍆🍆A lighthearted and humorous historical fiction. After Qin Shi Huang's death, he was transported to a besieged city. One day here is equivalent to one year outside, and the scene changes every time the city gates open, leading to many strange and wonderful adventures. On the third day, Hu Hai arrived: "Father, you must avenge me!" "Why is it you, Qin Er Shi! Where is my son Fusu!" "Fusu... Fusu is dead." "What!" Qin Shi Huang's lips twitched, unable to believe his beloved son was dead. "How did he die?" "It was Zhao Gao! It was that bastard Zhao Gao! He not only killed Fusu, but he also killed me! Father, you must avenge me!" Twelve days later, Liu Bang arrived: "Brother Zheng, don't you know your Qin Dynasty is already over?" Wang Mang arrived: "Have I time-traveled again?" Liu Bei arrived: "Gaozu, I really am a member of our Liu family!" Genghis Khan arrived: "In terms of the size of the empire, I'm not targeting you, I'm saying everyone here is trash." Zhu Di arrived: "Father, don't act yet, I didn't intentionally usurp the throne..." Puyi arrived: "I have good news for everyone..."

31. 81 四 Four Winds Valley 四风谷 Hua Chongnian花衝年Historical309k WordsCompleted Zheng Wuyang, a poor farmer with an upright nature, provoked the powerful in a moment of anger and brought ruin upon his entire family. He died with bitter resentment amid the flames. His wronged spirit lingered, but somehow a Taoist priest from Four Winds Valley brought him back to life and gave him a treasured sword, allowing him to slay every villain that very night and exact his revenge. Yet even after avenging his family, Zheng Wuyang felt no relief, only endless confusion. To help him find 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've read several books on Tomato, and this one is indeed quite good; I personally think it's worth reading.

32. 82 国 Pillars of the Nation: A Century of Chinese Business Rivalries, Parts One and Two 国之重器：百年中国商战传奇（上下部） Li Tiejun李铁君Historical699k WordsCompleted [Grand historical saga + Self-Strengthening Movement + coastal and frontier defense + Sino-French War + China Merchants' Steam Navigation Company] The late Qing business world is rocked by turbulent waves, and a tycoon of his generation turns the tide! See how pioneers of industry build an economic Great Wall in the face of despair! In the final years of the Qing dynasty, Western powers force the Qing government to open treaty ports, while Western steamships monopolize China's shipping. Chinese 201Reads9.6Score—Shelves

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    Historical novels

33. 83 中 The Prequel to the Chinese Empire: The Hegemony of the Spring and Autumn Period 中华帝国前传之春秋争霸 Cheng Xueyi程雪衣Historical215k WordsCompleted [History + Chinese orthodoxy + the transformation from Zhou to Qin + institutional reform] After two hundred years of rival powers rising, see how a hegemon rewrites history. Based on historical works such as the Zuo Zhuan, the Records of the Grand Historian, and the Discourses of the States, this book tells the stories and introduces the figures of more than two centuries of Spring and Autumn history in vivid detail. Centered on the struggle for supremacy, it weaves together the major events an 58Reads9.3Score—Shelves
34. 84 华 The Chinese Labor Corps: A Coppersmith’s First World War 华工军团：一名铜匠的第一次世界大战 Li Tiejun李铁君Historical527k WordsCompleted [Cross-border romance + an underdog's rise + a hero of World War I + rural life + bandits] From a wedding hall in Shandong to the trenches of Europe, an epic expedition by an ordinary man! On the day of his wedding, Shandong coppersmith Li Zhongfu discovers that soldiers and bandits have joined forces to massacre Wuji Town, where his fiancée Su Huizhen lives. At the brink of life and death, Li Zhongfu saves the townspeople, but Su Huizhen disappears. After accidentally uncovering the secret behi 531Reads9.5Score—Shelves
35. 85 老 There's a System in the Old Well Back Home 老家古井有系统 Mr. Ordinary平常先生Historical140k WordsOngoing Transmigration + alternate history + multiple dynasties. One lifetime of experience, one lifetime of reincarnation. In each life, two people belong together, yet on the road, I am always alone. Other people's lives become my own path. Too many things witnessed, too many helpless moments. And still, I can never escape regret. —Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 86 史 The Missing Pages of History 史阙 The Restless Monkey Mind难定心猿Historical186k WordsCompleted Time flows like water, never resting, never stopping. The world's obsessions surge like a tide, throwing the river of time and space into chaos. Some defy the natural order, trying to rewrite the years and throw the world into turmoil; Others hold fast to the rules, facing eerie shadows to defend the source of time and space. Ordinary books conceal countless rifts. Strangers who meet on unfamiliar paths become companions, while obsessions and rules clash without end. The path of order is thorny —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient book restorers are frequently trapped in bizarre dreams. Artifacts unearthed from a Liao Dynasty stone pagoda reveal secrets of time and space. Traveling back to the Northern Song Dynasty to correct history, multiple time-space crises lurk everywhere. This redemption spanning a thousand years is too addictive!

37. 87 盛 Martial Sovereign of the High Tang 盛唐武尊 Lord of the Purple Pavilion紫阁阁主大人Historical342k WordsCompleted The classics of the various schools conceal deadly arts; poetry and wine can both cleave mountains and rivers. Lin Feng transmigrates into the glorious Tang dynasty, only to discover that Confucian scholars recite the Book of Songs and unleash surging qi and blood, while Mohists study the Mohist Canon and command mechanisms powerful enough to shake cities. Every word in the classics of the various schools contains supreme martial arts. But he has yet to enter the martial path and understands n 4Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 88 梦 Dreams Through a Thousand Autumns 梦载千秋 Li Cheng'an李诚谙Historical109k WordsCompleted A fresh take on transmigration, farming, court intrigue, expanding the frontier, and a light harem. Watch as the loser Ning Zhao turns his life around through his dreams. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Time travel in a dream??? Tearing apart a treacherous brother, outsmarting a cunning prime minister, and protecting her beauty. Watch how Ning Zhao uses "heavenly secrets" to turn the tide! It's so satisfying! ✨😎✨🤴😋😴🤴😴

39. 89 戏 Playing Around in the Tang Dynasty 戏游大唐 Beneath the Bodhi Leaves菩提树叶下Historical654k WordsOngoing Wu Yang, a Marine, accidentally transmigrated to the early Zhenguan era. But why was this place so different from the Tang Dynasty shown in movies and TV dramas? Chang’an was bustling, yet the air reeked of something foul and unfamiliar. The nobles didn’t eat pork, because... And a night-soil collector could become a wealthy tycoon... So this was the real Tang Dynasty! With a modern man’s arrogance, Wu Yang treated his transmigration like an immersive murder-mystery game. He traded plastic c 207Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    This setting is amazing! 👍👍👍, Traveling back to the Tang Dynasty and conquering the world with Emperor Taizong!

40. 90 坑 The Clever County Magistrate Who Drives His Father Crazy 坑爹好知县 Noodle Sister面条姐Historical279k WordsCompleted I, Hao Chen, am the most troublemaking brat in the Great Ye Dynasty! My father is a corrupt chancellor with power over the whole court, and his gift for my coming-of-age ceremony is a countywide famine and two carts of moldy grain that even pigs won’t eat. He’s clearly trying to get me killed on the job! What a joke. That’s not going to stop me! In my previous life, I was a top law student who studied myself half to death. What I’m best at is using the letter of the law to turn the tables! He 28Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    A powerful father, wielding immense influence, frames his own son with moldy grain? A law student is reborn, wielding the law as his weapon to confront the imperial envoy, eliminate his confidants, and slap his own father in the face!

41. 91 北 King of the Northern Frontier: Starting with Faking My Death 北境之王：从假死开始 Woodenhead's Journal木头的日志Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Shen Yan, a top modern strategic analyst, awakens after an explosion to find himself in the body of Xiao Jingming, the poisoned, good-for-nothing fourth prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Facing certain death, he calculates every move with precision, feigns death with a silver needle, and sets an astonishing deception in motion. A “tragic accident” sets a fire. A charred corpse lets him slip away unnoticed. The emperor posthumously ennobles him, and his ceremonial tomb is sent to the northern fro 3.5kReads7.9Score364Shelves

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    He faked his death to escape, but was instead recruited by others.

42. 92 满 My Entire Family Was Wiped Out, So I Led a Fleet Back to the Ming Dynasty 满门尽灭，我带舰队杀回大明 Wanderer's Wild Tales放浪者乱谭Historical213k WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines | No System | Alternate History | Revenge and Comeback] He helps her reclaim her family, and she joins him in fighting his way back to the Ming dynasty. A young man captured by horse bandits outside Jiayuguan turns out to be Zhang Yichen, a genius Ming craftsman whose entire family was massacred five years ago. The foreign girl among the bandits, meanwhile, is the orphaned daughter of a noble family who ended up in the East. Together, they repair matchlock guns, defeat horse b 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's super good, the language is concise and there's no unnecessary dialogue, the plot doesn't drag, it's great.

43. 93 华 The Romance of Hua and Yi 华夷演义 Northern Di Tiger北狄虎Historical366k WordsCompleted This is an epic spanning five thousand years of civilization, from the rise and fall of empires to the reaches of Earth and the stars. Seven survivors from Venus descended upon Mount Buzhou with three jade tablets from the Heavenly Book, scattering the sparks of ancient technology across the primordial wilderness. From then on, the boundary between Hua and Yi was repeatedly drawn in blood and fire, then dissolved again through assimilation. Xia cast the Nine Tripods, Shang sought answers from th 3Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 94 玄 Xuanhuan: Living Off Others from the Start, I Emerged as a Confucian Sage 玄幻：开局吃软饭，出世即儒圣 Yao Ren尧人Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted [Slice of life + not a power fantasy + the Hundred Schools of Thought + empress + Confucian cultivation] Shen Wuming transmigrates to Northern Han, with an unbelievably fortunate start. His wife is devastatingly beautiful: "May all be well with you, my husband!" His father-in-law is powerful and influential: "My brilliant son-in-law!" Though surrounded by comfort and luxury, Shen Wuming has no intention of living off his wife. With his heaven-defying insight, he becomes a Confucian Sage. [Y 2.3kReads7.9Score241Shelves
45. 95 大 The First Duke of the Great Ming 大明第一公 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical2.3M WordsCompleted I am Li Jinglong. This is my story, and the story of the Great Ming. 130kReads9.2Score14.1kShelves
46. 96 汉 May the Han Dynasty's Mandate Endure: The Emperor Who Raises Armies 汉祚永延：暴兵帝王 Different Paths, Same Destination殊途同Historical404k WordsCompleted Transmigrated into the puppet emperor of the Late Han dynasty, he seems to be in a miserable position, but has secretly activated the Troop-Generating System. With gold in hand, his army is endless! Dian Wei and Zhao Yun guard his side! Guo Jia and Zhuge Liang offer strategies at his command! From bringing Jia Xu into the fold to placing Zhou Yu under house arrest, every famous general serves under him, and every strategist is at his disposal. With gold as his blade, he will rebuild the Han empi 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Transmigrating into the body of a puppet emperor at the end of the Han Dynasty is bad enough, but I've also activated a massive army system! With gold readily available, an army is plentiful. Zhao Yun and Dian Wei are my personal bodyguards, Guo Jia and Zhuge Liang offer countless strategies, and all the famous generals and strategists of the Three Kingdoms are under my command. I'm directly rebuilding the Han Dynasty! Who can resist this thrill?!

47. 97 大 The Great Ming Surveillance Court 大明道察院 Lintai麟台Historical690k WordsOngoing [See the epic history of the Daoist sects in the early Ming through the eyes of a transmigrator] In the third year of Hongwu, the Hongwu Emperor established the mysterious Dao Investigation Bureau to rein in Daoist sorcerers who could turn the tide at will. There is no carefree Daoist life here, only the ironclad rule that “magic must be bounded by law, and the Dao restrained by regulations.” Even mighty cultivators who can fly through the skies and burrow through the earth must face execution i 3.3kReads9.3Score485Shelves

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    Recommended hardcore detective fantasy novels set in the Hongwu era! The Ming Taizu established the Daoist Censorate to restrain cultivators. The protagonist moves between the imperial court and the Daoist sect, solving secret murder cases. The characters are vividly portrayed, and the world-building is highly innovative.

48. 98 亲 My Older Sister Is the Empress, So What's Wrong with Me Acting Arrogant? 亲姐是皇后，我嚣张一点怎么了？ Country Kitchen乡间小厨Historical507k WordsCompleted After transmigrating as Cao Guojiu, one of the Eight Immortals, he stops a scoundrel named Li Zhi from swindling his elder sister into a marriage and has his limbs broken. His infamy spreads far and wide, but misfortune turns to fortune when his brother-in-law, Emperor Renzong of Song, praises him and gives him important responsibilities. The Celestial Worthy of Donghua appoints him as one of the Eight Immortals, and Zhongli Quan and Lü Dongbin take him on as a pupil. In matters of state, he sol 454Reads9.2Score100Shelves

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    The story takes place in the Song Dynasty, featuring Cao Guojiu, one of the Eight Immortals, who serves as a strategist assisting the monarch in devising grand plans.

49. 99 要 Who Needs a Hundred Beauties of the Martial World When I Have a Book of Weapons? 要什么江湖百美图，我有兵器谱！ Zhixin Is a Bridge志新是座桥Historical1.6M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a chaotic age, Xiao Chen has a “Weapon Rankings” System but doesn’t know what to do with it. Then war breaks out along the border, as the barbarian cavalry tramples across the land and massacres its people. Watch him carve a path through the world and roam the martial world at ease, leaving behind stories that are sometimes heroic, sometimes wondrous, sometimes carefree, and sometimes deeply moving. 13.3kReads7.9Score565Shelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates to a chaotic world with a built-in system, unlocking the martial spirits of war gods like Zhao Yun and Qin Qiong, wielding legendary weapons such as the Dragon Gallant Silver Spear. Despite his immense strength, he only wants to relax and enjoy the game. Forced into the conflict, every battle is exhilarating, complete with humorous daily commentary and delicate emotional storylines. The plot is clear and the story is truly captivating! 💕💕💕

50. 100 蓝 Love of the Blue Owl 蓝鸮之恋 Smiling with a Humble Heart下心含笑Historical624k WordsCompleted Autobiographical transmigration story: Transmigrating to the Western Han Dynasty, a sequel to May and Anran Length: Over 300,000 characters Main characters: Liu He (Deposed Emperor of Han, Marquis of Haihun, King of Xin Xia), Najun (Queen of Xin Xia, founder of Mingtang) Supporting characters: Liu Feilong (General Fubo), Yan Han (Blue Owl Guard) Chapter structure: Volume One: The Golden Man of the Sacrificial Altar; Volume Two: The City Without Tears; Volume Three: Opening the Heavenly Gate; Vol 1.4kReads9.6Score116Shelves

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    This is a great book and everyone should read it; both the transitions and the plot are excellent.

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