Books With Creative Takes on History, Like Qin Shi Huang, Zhu Yuanzhang, and Others 有关历史脑洞的书，如秦始皇，朱元……等

1. 51 家 My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han! 家父汉武帝！ The Wise Man's Mutt智者的土狗儿Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Winner of the National Library writing contest] [Top-tier historical storytelling + no System + rebellion + political intrigue + a love-hate relationship between father and son] Reborn in the womb as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han. His father is Liu Che, the most powerful carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BCE! And his maternal family’s lineup is even more outrageous! His mother is Wei Zifu, his uncle is Wei Qing, his cousin is Huo Qubing, and his youn 85.5kReads9.2Score8k14d adds

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   No system + rebellion, the author's writing style is good.

2. 52 重 A Fresh Start at Tumu Fortress: Zhu Yuanzhang Calls Li Shimin 重开土木堡：朱元璋呼叫李世民 An Shaoying安绍英Historical157k WordsCompleted [Male-audience historical power fantasy + heroes competing + System game] Zhu Yuanzhang: I can’t keep the lid on my coffin anymore. I’ll speedrun the Tumu Fortress dungeon with Brother Li! Emperors team up for online battles! The ancestors are going wild! Punish corrupt officials! Turn the tide! Send national power soaring! Crush foreign enemies! 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Absolutely. Zhu Yuanzhang, Li Shimin, Ying Zheng, and Liu Che should team up and start a new game!

3. 53 汉 Emperor Wu of Han Rebuilds Weiyang Palace in the Eerie World 汉武帝在诡异世界重建未央宫 Fish, Cat, Mouse鱼猫鼠Mystery173k WordsCompleted I ate one of the alchemist’s pills and woke to find my Weiyang Palace transformed into an eerie dungeon. The System notified me that I had to take part in the beginner’s trial: [The Looping Elevator]. The rules said: On the 13th floor, a ghost opens the door. On the 14th floor, a human opens it. A ghastly pale hand had just reached through the crack in the door I held down my Ba Fu Sword and asked, “Why don’t you kneel before your emperor?” The ghost hand shrieked and pulled back. Later, the vet 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Let's take a look at the domineering Emperor Wu of Han.

4. 54 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. 14.2kReads7.9Score62414d adds

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   Set against a backdrop of chaos, the protagonist possesses a special system, granting him overwhelming power, yet his personality is excessively laid-back. From casually rescuing a noblewoman from a pursuit to leading the defense against a barbarian invasion, every action he takes is swift and decisive. The plot is incredibly exciting, with contrasting moments of lighthearted humor. [Kissing emojis]

5. 55 北 Burning Away Corruption in the Northern Song 北宋焚浊 Director Li of Catering餐饮李主任Historical1.6M WordsOngoing This is the first volume of Food Safety Warrior. Yan An, a socially anxious food inspector, exposes the dark secrets of unscrupulous food producers and suffers a vicious backlash! At the moment of death, his soul transmigrates into the Northern Song! He lands in Bianliang, a city plagued by famine and unsafe food, and unexpectedly awakens the uncanny ability to detect contamination. With his modern food-safety expertise, he takes on every kind of shameless food vendor! From a nameless street urc —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I like this kind of writing. The plot of this book is not cliché, and the content is also very detailed and beautiful.

6. 56 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—14d adds

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   I recently discovered some great historical fiction stories that are full of imaginative twists and turns. I highly recommend them, especially the first one.

7. 57 海 Peace Across the Land, Tranquility Across the Four Seas 海晏河清，四海承平 Adorable Leader萌主Historical4.6M WordsCompleted Also known as The Crown Prince of Unrivaled Might. Tang Yu, a special forces military doctor, accidentally transmigrates to the Tang dynasty and becomes the crown prince. From then on, he's surrounded by beautiful women and revels in their company! Corrupt ministers run amok? Powerful enemies invade? Watch me use modern high-tech inventions to settle troubles at home and abroad! He sleeps with beauties at his side and wakes with the power of the realm in his hands. 1.4kReads8.4Score32814d adds
8. 58 大 Great Ming: From the Start, Zhu Di Exposed My Simulated Life 大明：开局被朱棣模拟人生曝光了 Sky-Blue Shirt天蓝色的衬衫Historical4.6M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty charmer + father’s resignation, son’s delight + simulator + two golden fingers] In the sixteenth year of Yongle, Zhu Gaoshuo transmigrates to another version of the Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Di's fourth son. With three dragons and two pythons around him, he had planned to live quietly and enjoy his life as a prince. But to his surprise, he attracts the spirits of legendary figures from history. The First Emperor Ying Zheng, Xiang Yu the Conqueror, Chancellor Zhuge Liang, the God 20.1kReads8.8Score1.7k14d adds
9. 59 三 The Legend of a Foot Soldier in the Three Kingdoms 三国之小兵传奇 Flowing Clouds流云Historical4.8M WordsCompleted After transmigrating back to the end of the Han dynasty, Liu Yan must find a way to survive in an age when warlords are rising everywhere. How will he slowly establish himself as a regional power amid the chaos, then set out to conquer the realm? With countless beacons of war stretching across the land, behold the heroes of our age! Here, iron-blooded battles rage; here, tender feelings melt even the hardest hearts; here, power and strategy vie for control of the realm. This is a different histo 846Reads7.0Score10314d adds
10. 60 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 7.8kReads8.7Score95214d adds
11. 61 一 A Heavy Sniper Rifle Storms Great Ming 一把大狙闯大明 Wild Laughter狂笑Historical5.0M WordsCompleted Everyone else who transmigrates becomes a crown prince or a royal grandson, but by a twist of fate, Lin Chuan ends up as Fang Xiaoru's orphaned descendant, exiled beyond the frontier to serve as a scout. A mere grudge over the extermination of my entire clan? Nothing worth mentioning. Let me through the passes! Your Majesty! Lin Chuan is a special forces sniper, so carrying a powerful rifle is only reasonable, right? Pairing a Night Vision Scope with a Brocade Guard saber, wearing body armor und 34.2kReads8.8Score2.8k14d adds
12. 62 大 The Great Qin Empire: Summoning Heroes to Rule the World 大秦帝国之召唤天下 Zero Degrees零七度Historical5.0M WordsCompleted Reborn in the body of Fusu with a Summoning System, he will create a very different Qin Empire! He’ll vie with Xiang Yu for supremacy and pit his wits against Liu Bang. Is that enough? Not at all! There’s also Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Zhu Yuanzhang, Genghis Khan... And Lü Bu will even battle Xiang Yu before Hangu Pass! Every famous general and strategist from history you can think of is here! 3.7kReads8.2Score32314d adds
13. 63 明 The Greatest Smuggler of the Late Ming Dynasty 明末最强走私犯 Rising High, Sinking Low上浮小沉Historical5.2M WordsCompleted Li Yu unexpectedly gained the ability to transmigrate to the late Ming Dynasty. At first, he only planned to bring back a few antiques from the Ming Dynasty and sell them, so he could live a comfortable life. But when he witnessed corrupt officials, invading barbarians, and people living in misery, he was forced to draw his blade and defend the land. In the end, he held the power of the realm by day and slept in the arms of beauties by night. 93Reads6.8Score12714d adds
14. 64 回 Back to the Three Kingdoms to Conquer the World 回到三国打天下 Tian Xiang天翔Historical5.5M WordsCompleted At the age of forty, Old Liu transmigrates back to Zhending in 180 AD and becomes nineteen-year-old Liu Bei. Drawing on his knowledge of history, Old Liu steadily builds up his power in the Three Kingdoms, setting off on a long campaign to contend with the heroes of his age for control of the realm. 713Reads7.0Score10214d adds
15. 65 九 Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: The Good-for-Nothing Prince Is Banished to Beiliang from the Start 九子夺嫡：废物皇子开局被贬北凉 Little Beetle 339小小甲壳虫339Historical6.7M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Great Zhou dynasty, Li Xun became the unlucky, useless Sixth Prince. In the struggle for the throne among nine princes, he was marked as a loser from the very beginning. He was framed and exiled to the lands of Beiliang, yet his enemies still wouldn't leave him alone. After his golden finger awakened, Li Xun gained control of the Emperor's Support System and obtained terrifying power. Then he launched a powerful counterattack. When his enemies wouldn't let up, he simp 40.3kReads8.6Score2.9k14d adds
16. 66 三 Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao Dug Me Out 三国：我被曹操挖出来 Mo Yin Xiao Wei摸银笑尉Historical5.8M WordsCompleted While everyone else transmigrated into a life of luxury, unlucky Chen Ye transmigrated into a coffin. He clung to life with the help of a System for over half a month, and was just about to kick the bucket when Cao Cao dug him up! 2.5kReads7.1Score24814d adds
17. 67 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang, Your Rebellious Son Better Hurry Up and Take the Throne 大明：朱元璋，逆子还不赶紧登基 Bi Qi毕奇Historical6.2M WordsOngoing I transmigrated to the fifth year of the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty and somehow became Zhu Gang, Prince of Jin. From the start, I drove Old Zhu into a rage, then stole Zhu Di's wife, the talented Xu Miaoyun. I carry the Anger System. As long as I make someone angry, I receive a system reward. Zhu Yuanzhang: “You little bastard! How dare you go to a pleasure house? I'll beat you to death!” [Congratulations, Host! You have angered Zhu Yuanzhang. Anger Points +1000. You have received the flintl 6.4kReads8.4Score58514d adds
18. 68 回 Back to Ancient Times as a Live-In Son-in-Law 回到古代当赘婿 Moonlight Flowing Against the Tide逆月流光Historical6.2M WordsCompleted In a dynasty that never existed, an unlucky college student transmigrates into a bridal chamber, and a miraculous library helps him forge an unparalleled life of legend. When Lin Han elegantly walks the paths of others, leaving them nowhere to go, the people of the Great Ning Dynasty gain a much deeper understanding of the word “fiend.” There are countless roads in this world. You have to try them one by one, don’t you? Lin Han 422Reads8.3Score11714d adds
19. 69 我 I Became the Second Emperor of the Qin Dynasty 我在秦朝当二世皇帝 Little Pinecone Loves Scenery小松果爱风景Historical6.2M WordsCompleted Synopsis of I Became the Second Emperor of Qin I Became the Second Emperor of Qin is a historical transmigration novel set during the Qin dynasty. It tells the exciting story of Lin Yu, a modern graduate student in history who transmigrates into the body of Hu Hai, Qin Er Shi, and uses his intelligence and knowledge of history to rewrite the fate of the Qin dynasty. Lin Yu had focused on studying Qin history and held a unique view of Hu Hai’s true character. After an accident, he transmigrates t 111Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 70 三 Three Kingdoms: The Greatest Warlord of a Chaotic Age 三国：乱世第一枭雄 Little White Fox小白狐Historical8.8M WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Conquest] [Invincible] [System] [Summoning] [God of Slaughter] Transmigrating to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty with a summoning System, I summon Yuwen Chengdu from the start. I want this realm, and I want the beauties too! With the most lavish lineup in history, I set out on a legendary path to unify the land! 3.4kReads8.2Score46614d adds
21. 71 开 Cheating My Way Through the Tang Dynasty 开挂在大唐 The Emperor's Robe and the Opera's Leading Lady帝衣戏旦Historical7.7M WordsCompleted While everyone else transmigrates with all kinds of golden fingers, Yang Chen arrives with a moving company’s truck… 1kReads7.7Score10414d adds
22. 72 开 The Beginning: Pan Feng Is in a Panic from the Start 开端：开局潘凤很慌张 I Am Tian Shao吾乃天少Historical8.0M WordsCompleted I am Pan Feng, and I’m freaking out. I’ve been reincarnated five times already. Hua Xiong is coming to chop off my head, and Lü Bu wants to kill me too. How am I supposed to survive? The Yellow Heaven is dead, the Great Wind shall rise. 9.5kReads8.9Score76914d adds
23. 73 我 I Sell Barbecue in the Great Tang 我在大唐卖烧烤 A Different Kind of Smoke of War不一样的硝烟Historical9.7M WordsCompleted I accidentally transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty and took up my old trade, selling barbecue. Business was terrible, and people bullied me, until one day... 1.6kReads6.6Score13214d adds
24. 74 盘 Ranking History's Worst Spendthrifts: Ying Zheng and Old Zhu Are Furious 盘点历朝败家子，嬴政老朱气疯了 Zhang Shijian张石坚Historical10.3M WordsCompleted Su Lin creates a video titled “Ten Heirs Who Squandered Their Family Fortunes,” and it can be seen directly by emperors across every dynasty and timeline. Ying Zheng flies into a rage: “Hu Hai, you let the Great Qin fall after just two generations?” Zhu Yuanzhang is furious: “Zhu Yunwen, you killed so many of my sons, then let the fourth one seize the throne?” Liu Bang is enraged: “My beloved Lady Qi died such a terrible death! Lü Zhi, are you even human?” 8.3kReads7.7Score59414d adds
25. 75 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,” 19Reads—Score414d adds

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    I highly recommend this book. It's about an ordinary person who gets hired as a tutor in the Heavenly Court and has to deal with a "class of troublesome emperors" led by Qin Shi Huang. With system assistance and hilarious teaching, it's addictive the more you read.

26. 76 重 Reborn as Lao Ai? From the Start, I Save Ying Zheng from Bullying 重生嫪毐？开局拯救被霸凌的嬴政 Drifting Duck随波逐流鸭Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Song Kun, born into the late Warring States period, finds his family fallen on hard times from the start. In Handan, he unexpectedly saves nine-year-old Ying Zheng, then saves Zhao Ji as well and brings mother and son home. He counsels Ying Zheng, helps him regain his confidence and build his strength, and acts as an elder brother and father figure. He becomes a ray of light in the childhood of Qin Shi Huang. With such a brilliant start, he had planned to quietly help Qin Shi Huang ascend the th 5.7kReads9.0Score75714d adds

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    Historical fiction, alternate history, and historical systems are all included; minimum rating 8.6.

27. 77 永 The Yongle Emperor: Zhu Biao 永乐大帝：朱标 Fourth Prince四王爷，Historical4.2M WordsCompleted (Decisive and ruthless! No System! Court intrigue and power struggles! Conquering the northern frontier!) A top wilderness survival expert transmigrates into the parallel world of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, becoming his eldest son, Zhu Biao! From then on, the Yongle Emperor is no longer Zhu Di. At home, he executes Lady Lü to stabilize the inner court. Abroad, he trains iron cavalry and formations of musketeers, repeatedly sweeping through the Tatars, Jurchen, Oirats, and the Little Cher 35.9kReads9.0Score3.4k14d adds
28. 78 战 Warring States: I Told You to Be a Playful Young Lord, but You Actually Defeated Bai Qi? 战国：让你当纨绔，你竟打败白起？ Yi Jian衣见Historical2.4M WordsCompleted From the start, he had a fief of his own. He reclaimed farmland, built roads, smelted steel, and trained elite troops. The unscrupulous young lord: “Land, grain, wealth, beautiful women... I want it all!” Reborn in the state of Chu, he beats the state of Qin to a pulp! 575Reads8.8Score9114d adds
29. 79 明 Late Ming Butcher: I Prolong China's Destiny by Three Hundred Years! 明末屠夫，我为华夏续运三百年！ Chen Wan尘万Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Tags: Ming Dynasty, unhinged video game player, blood-soaked power fantasy, rivers of blood, absolute lunatic [Host, Host, it's late, but it's finally here...] “Skip, skip! Skip all the plot and explanations! I have unlimited power as a player!” “I'm the fiercest, most badass, strongest one around, and I'm going to hack the whole world to pieces and watch rivers of blood flow!” He transmigrates to the late Ming Dynasty, when the country is in ruins and the land lies shattered. The Battle of Song —Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 80 我 I Help Ying Zheng from the Start and Become the Six Kingdoms' Public Enemy 我，开局辅佐嬴政，成为六国公敌 A Leaf in Guazhou一叶瓜州Anime Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted Zhang He transmigrates to the Great Qin dynasty and gains the strongest support System. As long as he helps Ying Zheng, he gets a ten-draw summon. So Zhang He sets out on diplomatic missions to the six kingdoms. He roars through their courts, berates the King of Han, points his sword at the King of Zhao, sweet-talks the King of Chu, sows discord with the King of Qi, schemes against the King of Yan, and outmaneuvers the King of Wei. With Zhang He's help, Great Qin's iron cavalry crushes the six k 11kReads9.2Score78214d adds
31. 81 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 97.3kReads9.2Score11.5k14d adds
32. 82 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? 165.8kReads9.4Score19.2k14d adds
33. 83 明 Late Ming: Chongzhen, Don't Ascend the Throne Yet. Let Me Play Dead First 明末：崇祯你先别登基容我诈个尸 Persimmons Are Poisonous柿子有毒Historical2.2M WordsCompleted August 24, 1627. The Ming dynasty welcomed its final emperor. Emperor Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian, stood on the steps of the Jianji Hall, receiving the court officials' homage. Just as the enthronement ceremony reached its final stage, the late emperor Zhu Youxiao suddenly appeared in the doorway. “Chongzhen, don't ascend the throne just yet. Let me fake my own death first!” A firearms engineer arrives in the Ming dynasty with memories of his previous life. What changes will he bring to this empire o 21.9kReads9.1Score2.3k14d adds
34. 84 金 The Jin Army Besieged the City and Jolted Me Awake: The Con Artist Was Me All Along 金军围城惊坐起，神棍竟是我自己 One Two Nine Zero壹贰玖零Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [The animated short series is now available. Search for The Song Dynasty's Immortal Master on the Tomato app to watch it for free.] [Hilarious + Master of Bluffing + Plot-Driven + Scheming + Conquest + No Wild Fantasy + Historians, Stay Away] I must've slept too hard. I wake up in the Northern Song Dynasty. Emperors Huizong and Qinzong force me to perform a ritual to drive back the enemy... It's only after putting on a Daoist robe that I realize I'm Guo Jing? The charlatan Guo Jing, who opened t 3.8kReads8.8Score33714d adds
35. 85 朱 Zhu Houzhao: The Worst Temple Name I'll Accept Is Shengzong 朱厚照：朕的庙号最次也得是圣宗 A Weary Bird Returns to Its Old Woods倦鸟落旧林Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty’s Zhu Houzhao + court intrigue + cracking down on corrupt officials + sweeping through Mongolia + crushing the barbarians + opening up a New World] Drowning from the start, with civil officials always trying to kill me! Crush the landlords and put the Ming economy under state ownership! Let the red flags fly and open up nine continents and five seas! Rule the entire world: from the founding to the fall of the Ming, none can rival us! 14.3kReads9.1Score1.3k14d adds
36. 86 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 8kReads9.2Score59014d adds
37. 87 民 Republican Era: Ruling Shanghai, With a Few Too Many Underlings 民国：横行上海滩，我小弟有点多 Sallow Little Face小脸蜡黄Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The martial world isn't about fighting and killing, but about human relationships and social etiquette. But when you've got too many underlings, what do those things even mean? With a hundred loyal brothers, the slums became paradise. With a thousand loyal brothers, Fatty Huang called me Big Brother! With ten thousand loyal brothers, Xu Wenqiang pledged himself to me! When foreign enemies invaded, Nie Li said, “Even the rough folk of the martial world have courage in their hearts! Every inc 489Reads9.2Score12614d adds
38. 88 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 21.7kReads8.6Score2.2k14d adds
39. 89 大 Great Ming: The Founding Supreme King of the Zhu Yuanzhang Clan 大明：朱元璋家的开国太上王 Commoner in the Mugwort蓬蒿凡人Historical251k WordsCompleted Zhu Yi transmigrates into the body of Zhu Chongba’s uncle, becoming the highest-ranking elder still alive in the Zhu family. That year, as Zhu Chongba carries him to a temple to become a monk, he whispers in his eldest nephew’s ear: “Drive out the barbarians and restore China! Zhu Chongba of the Zhu family is destined to be emperor. Why become a bald monk? You were born to rebel. That’s the career with a future!” When the Ming dynasty is founded, he surpasses Xu Da and Li Shanchang to become t 6.3kReads8.6Score30014d adds
40. 90 模 Simulator: I Can Reload My Three Kingdoms Run Without Limit 模拟器：我的三国可以无限回档 Lord South Wall南墙君Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Semi-fictional setting + simulator + comedy + conquest + satisfying plot] Transmigrate as a bandit, and grow stronger every time you die. One man, one blade, cutting his way through the Three Kingdoms! Sun Ce: “Among all the heroes of Jiangdong, only Xu Tianxiu can truly be called the fierce tiger of Jiangdong! I, Ce, am no match for him!” Liu Bei: “The Han and the rebels cannot coexist. Marshal Xu is the exception!” Cao Cao: “The heroes of the realm? Only General Xu and I!” Zhuge Liang: “A riv 2.6kReads8.8Score18614d adds
41. 91 昏 The Foolish Emperor’s Make-Up Exam, Starting in the Northern Song 昏君补考，从北宋开始 Wang Beidiao王北刁Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Fu Sinian is known as the Underworld's resident loafer. Because he was too lazy at work, he was sent to the mortal realm to assist foolish emperors. The Jingkang Disaster, the tragedy at Yashan, and the Jiashen national calamity: he rewrites one regretful moment in history after another. With his guidance, Emperor Huizong of Song, the Chongzhen Emperor, and Emperor Yang of Sui all become enlightened rulers. 1.3kReads8.7Score10014d adds
42. 92 帝 The Empire’s Number One Playboy 帝国第一纨绔 Brother Bao宝哥Historical2.8M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Great Qian dynasty, just after the Industrial Revolution, the realm was in chaos. Gao Shaoyi, the empire's most notorious playboy, the emperor's nephew, and a third-rank marquis, suddenly awakened memories of Earth. He had thought he could keep living the life of a playboy, surrounded by beautiful wives and concubines. But the Great Qian Empire was now battered by storms, beset by powerful enemies abroad and a foolish emperor at home. Even staying alive was a challenge. 463Reads8.6Score15914d adds
43. 93 穿 Transmigrating into the Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Win an Investment from the Mi Family 穿越三国：开局获得糜家投资 No One Is Nice Without a Reason w无事献殷勤wHistorical1.6M WordsOngoing He wakes up as the son of Liu Yao, the Three Kingdoms' “unluckiest man,” with only a year to prepare? In history, his father was mediocre, defeated, and killed in battle. His own brief appearance as a “filial son” barely left a mark. Faced with a nightmarish start, Liu Ji grins: “Perfect. I'll be the one calling the shots in Jiangdong!” Persuade his father? No, guide him. Using “prophecies” drawn from his knowledge of the future, he gradually becomes the “heaven-sent prodigy” his father can't do 48.9kReads7.6Score5.3k14d adds

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    "Starting in Hell: I Become the New Lord of Jiangdong" tells the story of Liu Ji, son of Liu Yao, who, after a one-year grace period, defies fate and changes the fate of Jiangdong. A good read if you're looking for something to read.

44. 94 庶 Yuwen Shiji, the Concubine-Born Son: From Sui Prince Consort to Tang Chancellor 庶子宇文士及，从隋驸马到唐丞相 Madam Xiao of Qingcheng Mountain清城山的潇夫人Historical155k WordsOngoing Yuwen Shiji, the third son of Yuwen Shu, was famous in the capital as a “good-for-nothing.” He was no scholar and no warrior. In front of his two formidable elder brothers, he always kept his head down and wore a smile, never daring to drink even one cup too many. But no one knew that beneath this timid exterior lay a heart that saw all under heaven as a chessboard. When Emperor Yang of Sui sought a husband for his cherished daughter, Princess Nanyang, the young noblemen fought tooth and nail fo 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Yuwen Shiji's life was a "refined transformation" of a noble scion of the Guanzhong region during the dynastic transition: from a prince consort of the Sui dynasty to the brother of a regicide, and then to a prime minister of the Tang dynasty. He lacked his elder brother's arrogance and ambition, but instead walked a tightrope with caution and adaptability, ultimately becoming one of the very few former nobles who managed to escape unscathed at the end of the Sui and the beginning of the Tang dynasties, reaching the highest ranks of officialdom. His break with Princess Nanyang, his inability to protect his son, the Zen master, and his "perfect" remarriage to a Tang dynasty princess in his later years constitute the complex and dramatic backdrop of this historical figure's fate. [Already interested][Already interested]

45. 95 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 414Reads9.2Score10014d adds

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    With the Song Dynasty and the Eight Immortals assisting him, Emperor Renzong of Song, while at home, received merit from heaven [laughs].

46. 96 先 The Name of the Prophet 先知之名 Folded Mist over Warm Mountains温山折雾Historical306k WordsCompleted [Multiple Time Periods × High-IQ Mind Games × No Filler] After Zhang Han died suddenly, a higher-dimensional civilization selected him and swept him into a shocking experiment spanning time and space. No System, no perks, only a pair of eyes that could see through time and space. In an ancient dynasty, he calculated every secret of fate and single-handedly created “miracles,” earning the people’s worship as a true god! In a future era, he saw through the core of the matter. One sentence revealin 1Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    Of all the books I've read, this one has the most impressive imagination! Zhang Han is chosen by a higher-dimensional civilization to travel to various time periods for experiments, with a fast-paced narrative spanning ancient times, future technology, and various other small worlds! You can never predict what kind of story will unfold in the next world!

47. 97 魂 Soul Transmigration into Yang Zhi: Losing the Birthday Presents from the Start 魂穿杨志，开局失陷生辰纲 Meditating Tiger打坐的老虎Historical220k WordsOngoing I take over Yang Zhi’s body. When I open my eyes, the sky is falling. On Yellow Mud Ridge, there’s nothing but the unconscious soldiers and the old steward. The hundred thousand strings of birthday tribute meant for Liang Zhongshu have vanished without a trace! If things follow the original story, I’m the perfect scapegoat. Just as I’m at a loss, the “Uphold Heaven’s Justice” System comes online. Killing villains earns me points, and completing designated missions could even expand my influ 295Reads—Score—14d adds

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    With its unique subject matter, unconventional ideas, and dramatic plot twists, it's a very enjoyable watch.

48. 98 大 The Qin Dynasty in Strange Colors 大秦异色 Tutu Who Loves Gundam喜欢高达的土土Historical196k WordsCompleted [Soul Transmigration - Alternate History - Political Intrigue - Fantasy - Goofball - Goofball - Still a Goofball] When he woke up, he landed flat on his face. It was the nineteenth year of the Qin calendar. He had become Jiang Lü, the youngest son of the King of Qin, though no one had told him. He had a protective grandmother, a rash but loving uncle, and a maid who was always by his side. And yet he still managed to make trouble at every turn. But this world was far from as simple as history —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A celestial phenomenon tears through space and time, bringing together the destinies of two different eras. A former dynasty spy, burdened by his loyalty to his country, risks his life to protect the young prince, only to perish amidst the phenomenon. An outsider takes over this body, finding himself in the turbulent Qin Dynasty, feigning amnesia while secretly uncovering a destiny entangled across millennia.

49. 99 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score17914d adds

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    🔥Without relying on martial arts or head-on battles, he stirs up the entire court with just his words. A story of eloquence and strategy + court politics + long-term planning. The protagonist, with his modern mindset, crushes a group of seasoned strategists, slowly gathering power and secretly plotting to seize power. #Politicalintrigue #intelligentprotagonist #ancientstyletimetravel

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 1.4kReads9.6Score10914d adds

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    This is a bold and successful attempt at historical fiction, showing us that history can be so engaging and readable.

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