Looking for Great Historical Novels Worthy of Classic Status 求好的历史文，能封神的

1. 601 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 9kReads8.2Score789Shelves
2. 602 唐 The Soul Returns to Tang 唐归魂 Neighbors Across the Four Seas四海比邻Historical1.9M WordsCompleted A transmigration sends him tumbling into the splendor and turmoil of the Tang Dynasty. From a nobody to a force that shakes the empire, he nevertheless finds himself torn between loyalty and ambition. His origins are a mystery, history is a web, and every attempt to break free only draws him deeper in. At court, undercurrents churn; on the battlefield, life and death hang in the balance. He thought he could change everything, but in the end, he was swept along by the tide of his times. As the sp 1.8kReads7.6Score160Shelves

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   To be honest, it's really hard to find good historical articles on Tomato, so I have to find another platform. You can only find books by newcomers.

3. 603 鹰 The Eagle Empire Declares Independence, and I Rebuild the Great Ming in North America! 鹰酱独立，我在北美重建大明！ Dawn at Seven Watches七更天明Historical609k WordsOngoing In 1774, America was still one of the thirteen British colonies in North America. France and the British Empire were poised for war, with conflict on the verge of erupting, while Spain occupied vast swaths of Central America. In this turbulent age of upheaval, the Great Qing in the East remained lost in its decaying dreams. Zhu Zhaoyu transmigrated into the body of a descendant of the Ming royal family living in North America, who happened to share his name. He had only meant to keep himself and 35.3kReads8.9Score2.8kShelves
4. 604 三 Three Kingdoms: My Father Is Lü Bu 三国之家父吕布 A Youth with Cool Traces凉痕少年Historical412k WordsOngoing Transmigration is as inexplicable as a bow on the front of a pair of underwear… A working stiff is caught in an airplane accident and falls unconscious, only to be choked awake by a bowl of urine. He discovers that his soul has transmigrated into the body of a Qiang herdsman boy in the late Eastern Han. At first, he plans to use his little knowledge of history to contend for the world. But as the plot takes one unexpected turn after another, even the time-traveling tumbler shrimp shows up. Then 635Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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   The best ancient time travel novel I have ever read, the writing style of Fengshen is as if it were shot in real life, full of aura, and very visual. It is not a cool novel, but the plot is compact. I highly recommend it!

5. 605 朔 Dragon’s Roar in the Northern Frontier 朔北龙吟 Coffee at 71 Degrees71度的咖啡Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Transmigrated into a frontier army scout, he found himself facing tens of thousands of Tiele cavalry from the start. A series of covert battles and mysteries unfolds around a royal secret: twenty years ago, someone tried to force the Grand Princess into marriage. The emperor enters the game himself, pitting his wits against all the powers at play. Schemes within schemes, plots within plots, each conspiracy linked to the next. See how the protagonist faces this treacherous crisis, growing from a 18kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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   I highly recommend this masterpiece "Shuobei Dragon Song", which is the pinnacle of historical fiction and tells the story of a special instructor's counterattack and growth.

6. 606 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 86.4kReads9.3Score10.1kShelves

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   🌈①A masterpiece that subverts history! The good-for-nothing prince carries the blood of the previous dynasty, and the emperor, prince, and most beautiful woman in the world want to kill him! ☘️ 🌈He actually used the broken jade bowl as a command to train an invincible special forces on the edge of life and death, drunkenly wrote shocking poems, and transformed his fiefdom into a paradise! Can he counterattack and become emperor? The logic is rigorous and can be called a work of the gods! ☘️

7. 607 我 Is It Really So Strange to Build an Aircraft Carrier in a Feudal Dynasty? 我在封建王朝造航母很合理吧？ Miao Yunfeng苗云风Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Otherworld + farming + naval warfare + no System + no harem] Li Yi was flung a hundred years into the past by the power of time and space from the East (author), becoming a disgraced prince exiled overseas. Luckily, he had the knowledge from his previous life and knew weapons development inside out, so he went straight into a shipbuilding frenzy. Battleships sailed in formation across the seas, carrier-based aircraft unleashed overwhelming firepower, radar and missiles struck hard, and deep-sea 279Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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   "Sun and Moon Prosperity" - a passionate legend of the glory of the Ming Dynasty. The direct emperor Zhu Yuntong, with the blood of Taizu and the glory of Chang Lan, is involved in the turbulent whirlpool of imperial power as the most orthodox heir. When the iron blood of Hongwu meets the elegance of Jianwen, let's see how the young emperor re-creates the prosperous Chinese era of "the sea embraces all rivers and all nations come to court" amidst the conflicts and intrigues of the court. Here is the most thrilling power struggle, the most soul-stirring passionate journey, a majestic epic that subverts the trajectory of history, and is about to begin its ups and downs - How will he, who is destined to do his bidding, break through the obstacles and create a true Ming Dynasty on which the sun and the moon never set?

8. 608 快 Get on Board! It's Time to Overthrow the Qing and Restore the Ming 快上船，反清复明啦 Fifty Minus One五十缺一Historical585k WordsCompleted Standing before you is Zhu Zaiming, His Majesty the Emperor of the Second Ming Empire: lord of Australia, savior of the Yin people, leader of the Americas, pioneer of the ironclad battleship, nightmare of Europe, dear friend of Napoleon, supreme leader of Eastern civilization, and father of the world… The story of the Second Ming’s rise begins with a group of Han people stranded in Australia… 192Reads8.9Score—Shelves
9. 609 枭 The Minister of State 枭臣 Geng Su更俗Historical4.1M WordsCompleted The modern-day Tan Zong died an unjust death, but his spirit refused to fade. By chance, he returned to an unfamiliar historical era and became Lin Fu, a newly successful provincial graduate from a collateral branch of the Lin family in Dongyang Prefecture. Timid and looked down upon by others, Lin Fu refuses to live like a dog in peacetime, yet he is equally unwilling to become a man adrift in an age of chaos. See how this man, who has lived two lives, begins at the very bottom of the power pyr 165Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   The first recommendation is Xiaochen, the male protagonist is very sensible and temperamental, and he plays steadily and steadily. From a small official to the president of the Privy Council, he was the first to control the world's military and government, and the military and government were highly centralized. To improve people's livelihood, we need to develop first, then quell civil strife, fight foreign enemies, develop, and promote the progress of the times. There are also overseas colonization, such as the Korean Peninsula, Japan, and Southeast Asia, and overseas trade. Full IQ online. The heroine is also very good.

10. 610 一 A Poor Scholar of Noble Character 一品寒士 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Single heroine, semi-fictionalized Tang Dynasty] In an era when the great aristocratic clans looked down on the imperial family, Zhao Quan was born to a farming family and entered school carrying the hopes of his parents and six older brothers. Farming was out of the question: even the village head’s family had no food to spare… So he had no choice but to take the imperial exams and become an official. 11.5kReads9.3Score962Shelves

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    "Sun and Moon Prosperity" - a passionate legend about the splendor of the Ming Dynasty. The direct emperor Zhu Yuntong, with the blood of Taizu and the glory of Chang Lan, is involved in the turbulent whirlpool of imperial power as the most orthodox heir. When the iron blood of Hongwu meets the elegance of Jianwen, let's see how the young emperor re-creates the prosperous Chinese era of "the sea embraces all rivers and all nations come to court" amidst the conflicts and intrigues of the court. Here is the most thrilling power struggle, the most soul-stirring passionate journey, a majestic epic that subverts the trajectory of history, and is about to begin its ups and downs - how will he, who is destined to do his bidding, break through the obstacles and create a true Ming Dynasty on which the sun and the moon never set?

11. 611 闯 The Chuang King Besieges the City, Bringing 1 Billion Taels of Silver to Transmigrate Into the Chongzhen Era 闯王围城，带10亿白银穿越崇祯 Chu Nanfeng楚南风Historical3.2M WordsCompleted [No System + No Harem + Bloody Battles + Suppressing Pirates + Political Intrigue + Conquest] Mei'er... why were you born into the imperial family? Zhu Long, a university student and soldier, transmigrates as the Chongzhen Emperor, and from the start, he’s supposed to kill a princess. With Li Zicheng’s million-strong army surrounding the capital, Zhu Long glares at the sea of rebel troops and raises the Son of Heaven’s sword in fury. He won’t hang himself! He won’t accept his fate! He’ll kill co 7.6kReads8.6Score781Shelves
12. 612 大 Great Tang: My Clan Bullies Me? I'll Assassinate the Emperor in Retaliation 大唐：宗族欺我？反手刺杀皇帝 I've Caught You抓到你了Historical414k WordsOngoing [Rebellion] [Conspiring Out Loud] [Immortal Exile] [Thinker] [Capitalist] “Brother Taibai, why are you trying to assassinate the emperor?” Li Chengqian asked curiously. “My clan has gone too far. They changed my household registration, stole my top spot in the imperial examination, and took away my source of income. I have to show them what ‘Wiping Out the Nine Clans: A Fun Game for the Whole Family’ means!” Liu Wenyue directed the master craftsmen of the Directorate of the Palace Treasury to ha 1.3kReads8.2Score110Shelves
13. 613 楚 The Chu Minister 楚臣 Geng Su更俗Historical3.0M WordsCompleted After the fall of the Tang, warlords rose in power. Emperor Tianyou emerged from humble beginnings and founded the state of Chu in the Jianghuai region. Twelve years have passed since then, and Chu has become one of the three mightiest powers of the age, alongside Liang, which holds the Central Plains, and Jin, which controls Hedong and Youyan. War rages across the land, and the people live in misery… 33Reads7.8Score—Shelves
14. 614 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 10.3kReads9.5Score1.4kShelves

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    I would like to call him the first reborn author of Tomato. I originally felt very strong watching Half and Half, but after watching Bao Zhuangcheng, I felt like I had met the author of Peak Tomato. Each novel has tens of thousands of people giving it a rating of over 9.5, Almost all of which are positive reviews. This kind of author is a treasure in Tomato. A strong group!

15. 615 锦 Embroidered Guard, Fangs Bared 锦衣獠牙 Uncle Ribs排骨大叔Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Adapted into several short dramas and animated dramas. Witty, lighthearted, slice-of-life comedy, ridiculous antics, sly tricks, and absurd humor.] After the old Taoist finished chanting, he shouted, “Begone! Soul, return to your body!” Li Xiaoya’s body jerked inside the coffin. He sat bolt upright, opened his eyes, and asked in confusion, “Where am I?” “(⊙_⊙)” The old Taoist performing the ritual rolled his eyes back and promptly fainted on the spot. Also known as: [Relax, How Many People Have 33.6kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves
16. 616 这 The Ming Dynasty Can Still Be Saved 这个大明还能拯救 Cantonese Melon粤瓜Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (Ming Dynasty + Ensemble Cast + Iron and Blood + No System + Emperor + Struggle for Supremacy + National Strength) A modern engineer transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Yiyi, the eldest legitimate son of the Longqing Emperor, who died young. Faced with the impoverished Ming treasury, Zhu Yiyi has no choice but to propose reforms, mint silver coins, overhaul commercial taxes, and build a new army. He builds up his strength step by step, fights Altan Khan, opens maritime trade, conqu 9.2kReads8.5Score537Shelves
17. 617 归 Return to the Tang Dynasty 归唐 Murong Shaozong慕容绍宗Historical691k WordsOngoing He returns to the prosperous Tang Dynasty, before the An Lushan Rebellion. But beneath its dazzling surface, the court officials harbor ulterior motives and pay lip service. The fubing military system has completely collapsed, and displaced people fill the countryside. Border fires blaze one after another, while darkness steadily festers in places no one can see! The likes of An Lushan and Shi Siming are about to rise. Beyond the borders, Tibet, the Arabs, the Uyghurs, Nanzhao, the Shiwei, and c 517Reads8.9Score102Shelves
18. 618 人 In the Daye Era, I Stand Up to Er Feng and Found a Han Dynasty 人在大业，硬刚二凤立个汉 I Love Egg and Tomato Stir-Fry Most我最爱吃鸡蛋炒番茄Eastern Fantasy116k WordsOngoing In the fourth year of the Daye era, the Grand Canal connected north and south. Luoyang, the eastern capital, flourished like never before, and the myriad nations of the Western Regions came to pay tribute. The current emperor was even revered as a sage khagan, and the empire’s power had reached unprecedented heights. A young man from Jiangnan, known as Jinu, left his small town and saw the heroes and great men of the world, the mighty clans across the realm, and the countless common folk swept a 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sooner or later he will become a god!

19. 619 重 Reborn in the 1980s: My Wife Is a Little Spicy 重生八零：媳妇有点辣 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Modern Romance5.0M WordsCompleted Her parents died young, her family was poor, and she was plain-looking. Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a terrible hand, but after nearly twenty years of hard work, she became an executive at a multinational corporation and finally put her life back on track... Then she wakes up to find herself reborn in the 1980s, as another Xia Xiaolan, this time with a face capable of bringing a kingdom to ruin. The original Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a winning hand, but chose to take her own life under the pressu 53.7kReads9.5Score6.1kShelves
20. 620 书 Master Calligrapher? Poet Immortal? Chief Minister? That's Right, I'm All of Them 书圣？诗仙？首辅？没错，都是我 Sunlight on the River日照前川Historical834k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Cui Xian was a PhD in Chinese Language and Literature from a top-tier university. In this life, he transmigrates to ancient times into a poor family with humble origins. There’s a destitute household, a pregnant mother, older siblings still young, a father who has failed the imperial exams six times, and a grandmother whose obsession with her son placing high in the imperial examinations has driven her to delusion. And then there’s Cui Xian, who is only eight years old. Cui 28.8kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves

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    A historical article that will keep you up late, read it, and you won't say a word after reading it

21. 621 她 She Played at Being a Divine Being in the Late Eastern Han Dynasty 她在东汉末年装神弄鬼 First-Rate Red Chamber一品红楼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Career-minded heroine + domineering, dashing hero] [Please note: This is a novel, not an academic paper. It has flaws and mistakes. If that bothers you, don't read it.] [The heroine is fifteen when she first transmigrates.] She thought transmigrating would let her live an easy, wonderful life. Instead, Heaven hit her with a harsh reality: she had landed in the late Eastern Han dynasty, with chaos about to engulf the land. To stay alive and protect her family, she has no choice but to embark on 11.5kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves

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    A very nice book about the Three Kingdoms; female channel of the Three Kingdoms (late Han Dynasty); Tang, Song and Ming dynasties

22. 622 三 Three Kingdoms: Yuan Shao's Rebellious Son Smashes the Imperial Seal from the Start 三国：袁家逆子，开局摔玉玺 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical2.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and becomes Yuan Yao, son of Yuan Gonglu, a dead man walking in his own coffin. With a father who’s dead set on rebelling and becoming emperor, Yuan Yao immediately sees no future for himself. If he wants to survive, he must stop his father, Yuan Shu, from repeating history. He’ll have to oppose him at every turn. “Sun Ce wants to trade the Imperial Seal for Father’s elite troops? I’ll smash the seal myself and see how he plans to make that trade!” 60.8kReads8.7Score6.4kShelves
23. 623 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.7M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 27.3kReads8.2Score2.3kShelves

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    Historical fiction + farming + hegemony + hunting [Sneaky laugh] [Read carefully] When Shen Yucheng saw her for the first time, she was standing at the door of his house wearing unfitting coarse cloth clothes, shivering from the cold. He handed him a bowl of hot porridge, and she responded with a plan; when he went into the mountains to hunt a wild boar, she made him a better bowstring with its bristles. In this kind of mutual support, we went from barely surviving to competing in the world.

24. 624 死 Dying a Thousand Years Later, the Immortal Heroine Lives with Regret 死在千年之后，永生女主抱憾终身 Bai Du Chuan百都川Historical130k WordsOngoing [Alternate history, one heroine] Bai Ze is a time traveler who cannot control his ability, constantly transmigrating through the river of time by accident. He has witnessed the Great Zhou unify the realm and lived through the chaos of the Six Kingdoms. Fortunately, he knows an immortal who can always tell him where he is, no matter when he transmigrates. ◇ Bai Ze is dead. Luo Xue, an immortal, witnessed Bai Ze's final transmigration and the end of his life. She laid him in his coffin herself and 15Reads7.5Score—Shelves
25. 625 大 Great Ming: From Book Boy to the Strongest Imperial Guard 大明：从书童到最强锦衣卫 Jinghai's Most Devoted Lover京海第一深情Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Zhou Chu transmigrated to the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty. To survive, he was sold to the Lu family as a page. Just as Zhou Chu was helping the family’s second young master study and make steady progress, disaster struck the Lu family. Its members were thrown into prison. Zhou Chu took the Lu family’s only daughter with him, earning money while bribing the guards to make life in prison more comfortable for the family. Then Zhu Houzhao died, and Zhu Houcong took the throne, changing the era n 56.6kReads8.9Score5.2kShelves
26. 626 帝 Empire 帝国empire Prince Ning of Jiangnan江南宁王Historical128k WordsOngoing The book wasn’t getting any traffic, so I dropped it and ran. I’ll gradually replace its contents with my university notes and papers, so take a look if you’re here to study. We’ll meet again someday. 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Share a piece of historical trivia every day: Although ancient Rome has experienced the city-state era, the monarchy era, the republic era and the empire era, the official name of Rome has always been called "The Senate and the Roman People". In other words, even if Octavian, Diocletian and Constantine I have abolished the Senate, Rome is still the Rome of the Senate, and the Roman people only recognize the republic, not the emperor. Although it is a fictional history of an imaginary world, every detail has historical research, and every plot has a historical prototype. It tells the story of the cruelty of dynastic hegemony and palace struggle and the horror of feudal rule. It spans five hundred years. But the problem is that no one is watching. Hou Li Crab, won't anyone pay attention to such serious-themed works on Tomato?

27. 627 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 18.9kReads8.9Score2.8kShelves
28. 628 流 Exiled to the Frontier: I Play a Legendary Great and Go on a Killing Spree 流放边疆：我扮演千古大佬杀疯了 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (Emptying the National Treasury + Son-in-Law's Rise + Multiple Female Leads) Qin Yi opened his eyes to find that he had transmigrated into the son-in-law of the Marquis of Jingbei. Before he could enjoy a moment of wealth, an imperial decree arrived accusing the family of treason and ordering their confiscation. In an instant, the family fell from greatness, and they were all exiled three thousand li. The old marquis died in battle, and the once illustrious household was reduced to a group of wo 5.6kReads8.6Score556Shelves

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    After stealing the emperor's "private money" and running away with his sister-in-law, sister-in-law, mother-in-law and the whole family - Qin Yi's soul traveled through the Great Viet Dynasty and became the son-in-law of the Marquis of Jingbei. When his father-in-law was falsely accused of treason and the whole family was exiled, the beginning was a disaster. Fortunately, he awakened the "strongest acting system", acted as the "King of Thieves", stole all the emperor's "private money", and took his sister-in-law and his family to guard the border. Afterwards, he played the role of the "Medicine Saint", who revived and saved the people; the "Overlord" who bravely conquered the three armies and trampled the barbarians under his feet; the role of Qin Shihuang, who laid a huge territory for China... A few years later, he sat on the throne, looked down on the world, and asked domineeringly: "Who else?"

29. 629 曹 Cao Cao, Emperor Taizu of Wei: A Transmigration Handbook 曹操，魏太祖穿越手册 Blue-and-White Striped Cat蓝白条纹猫Historical464k WordsCompleted #Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms #A Liberal Arts Graduate’s Rise #No System I’m a PhD in history, and I’ve been reborn as Cao Cao. Click to read how a modern office worker reshapes the Han Empire. 195Reads—Score—Shelves

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    When he became Cao Cao, he only had three cities in his hands. It doesn't matter, he knows the direction of history. Welcome the Emperor, capture Lu Bu, destroy Yuan Shu, and fight against Guandu. Within five years, the three states of Yan, Henan, and Xu were annexed, and the four counties of Hebei were included. But when he was preparing to conquer Wuhuan in the north, he suddenly discovered that the script was gone. Liu Xie was almost poisoned to death, Dong Cheng rebelled, the prince died... These things are not written in the history books. The butterfly effect finally created a hurricane. From now on, he can only rely on himself. Come on then. He was originally Cao Cao.

30. 630 三 Three Kingdoms: I Save Cai Wenji from the Start 三国：开局救了蔡文姬 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Fierce Struggle for Supremacy + Defying Fate + Upending the Three Kingdoms + Multiple Heroines] “Sister-in-law, don’t be afraid. In this chaotic age, I’ll win the realm for you!”… After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms, he finds himself the younger brother of Wei Zhongdao, a gifted scholar destined to die young. His sister-in-law, Cai Wenji, is widowed before their marriage is even consummated, and the family faces crises on all sides, surrounded by powerful enemies! At the brink of life an 10.5kReads8.5Score1.2kShelves
31. 631 夫 Madam, Please Restrain Yourself 夫人请自重 Fat-Headed, Plump, Salty Fish胖头肥咸鱼Historical939k WordsOngoing That day, Wang Tuwang followed the powerful and treacherous minister Lu with his hands clasped and his back bent in obsequious submission. Years later, the minister was stripped of his title and his entire clan was wiped out. Wang Tuwang had made a fortune through corruption, with silver piled high in his warehouses. That day, Wang Tuwang swore before a lamp that he would be loyal only to the Prince of Chu for the rest of his life, and would help him ascend the throne. Years later, the Princ 6.4kReads9.3Score427Shelves
32. 632 赵 Zhao Kuangyin? He Has to Call Me Big Brother 赵匡胤？他得喊我大哥 Little Frog Who Wants to Eat a Mute Swan想吃白天鹅的小青蛙Historical372k WordsOngoing 933 AD A story of political intrigue set during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. No golden finger; a slow burn. That year, Zhao Kuangyin, the future Song Taizu, was still a little boy in split-crotch pants. Zhao Pu, the chancellor who would later govern the realm with half of the Analects, had only just learned to run. Li Siyuan of Later Tang died, and his third son, Li Conghou, hurriedly took the throne, hoping to weaken the military governors. Li Congke, his adopted son and the mili 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although the name of this book is not very good, the content is really good. The author has checked historical data for almost every picture, and he will annotate and explain some things later.

33. 633 祖 Ancestor! You're Choosing Consorts? A History Cheat Is Here! 祖宗诶！选妃呢？历史作弊器来喽 Steamed Bun with Red Bean Paste馒头豆沙包Urban1.0M WordsCompleted If you could transmigrate through time and change history, what would you do? "I'd tell the Yongzheng Emperor to stop picking consorts! The West was industrializing at the same time. If he'd worked harder, gotten his act together, and focused more on science, we'd be the ones working four days on, three days off by now!" "If I could transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty, I'd make sure Zhu Qizhen never took the throne. Then maybe the Ming wouldn't have fallen! Long live the Ming for a thousand gener 6.1kReads9.2Score577Shelves

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    High score historical essay.

34. 634 三 Three Kingdoms: I Played Dead on the Battlefield and Became an Emperor for the Ages 三国：战场装死我成千古一帝 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Fiery Struggle for Supremacy] + [System-Fueled Comeback] + [Multiple Female Leads] + [Rise of a Dynasty] His parents are dead, his family fortune has been seized, and the clan leader falsely accuses him of making advances on his sister-in-law, driving him to the brink of death! The Han army suffers a crushing defeat, and Wang Ye falls on the battlefield, drenched in blood. At the moment of death, “Ding! The ‘Fortune Plunder System’ has activated!” “Cao Cao's heroic fortune +1,000. Plunder it?” 5.9kReads8.3Score457Shelves
35. 635 带 Touring Ancient Times with an Arsenal 带着军火逛古代 Just Passing Through经过而已Historical1.0M WordsCompleted (Alternate history + multiple heroines + pocket dimension + modern weapons + conquest + unlimited supplies) In a chaotic age of famine, the harvest fails and people resort to eating their own children. I can travel between two worlds and have unlimited supplies and weapons. Watch me save the world and build a paradise where people can live in peace and prosperity. 10.5kReads7.9Score1.2kShelves

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    You will definitely be amazed after reading it. It is a high-quality fictional historical late-night novel for adults. You will not regret it after reading it.

36. 636 带 I Took a Super Mall on a Tour of Ancient Times 带着超级商场逛古代 Just Passing Through经过而已Historical3.4M WordsCompleted [Print edition published] [Complete] [Alternate History + Transmigration + Pocket Dimension + Modern Weapons + Power Fantasy + Farming + Lighthearted Comedy + Daily Life] No money? I can pull out anything from my pocket dimension and live off it for the rest of my life. You’re a grandmaster? Let’s see how many bullets you can withstand. Want to get stronger? I just need a sip of water from my pocket dimension. I punish thugs, kill villains, fleece the Japanese, and take on the West. Food deliver 33.7kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves
37. 637 历 Historical Livestream: Yu Meiren Is Still Breaking Hearts Today 历史直播：虞美人今天还在扎心 Shellfish壳菜Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Historical livestream + no romance] Yu Meiren is a travel enthusiast determined to drive across China. After she bound herself to the sky screen System, the famous figures of history also discovered that this woman had a razor-sharp tongue. On the Song dynasty ceding territory to sue for peace: Yu Meiren: “Garbage, useless trash. My advice is to let Zhao the Third's line cede territory once and for all, too.” On a certain Jin dynasty and the Five Barbarians' uprising: Yu Meiren manually tagged 9.8kReads8.8Score651Shelves
38. 638 让 I Told You to Play the Emissary, and You Fell for the Empress Dowager? 让你扮演使者，你看上太后了？ Falling Leaves in Xiaoxiang叶落潇湘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Han Envoys] [Empress Dowagers] [History Across the Heavens] [National Fate] [Livestream] [Pseudo-Invincible] The histories of every nation have suffered a rupture. China’s history hasn’t been erased completely, but only its humiliating chapters remain. And its people are tough, absolutely never backing down! Lu Yuan: “Play a Han envoy? Huh? Is it really that easy?” Emperor Wu of Han: “Take this money and go enjoy yourself. I’ve already spoken to the court historians. Now let’s see how 11.2kReads9.0Score931Shelves

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    Of course there is more than one such good historical text

39. 639 开 From the Start, I Give Three Wild Dogs a Verbal Beating, Then Trade Two Jin of Dog Meat for a Girl 开局狂怼三野狗，二斤狗肉换姑娘 Just Passing Through经过而已Historical535k WordsCompleted (Alternate history + transmigration + pocket dimension + modern weapons + feel-good story + farming + lighthearted humor + daily life) A Glock pistol? Buy it. A stab-proof vest? Buy it. An infantry fighting vehicle? Once I’ve made some money. Fleeing famine? I have more supplies than I could ever use. No money? Just take out any one item and you’ll be rich. War? I have modern firearms and can hold off a thousand troops on my own. Even the empress has to respectfully call me “Young Master.” Ren F 5.5kReads8.6Score443Shelves
40. 640 稳 The Steady Chongzhen, Starting with Saving Wei Zhongxian 稳健崇祯，从救下魏忠贤开始 Milk Drunk晕奶Historical4.4M WordsOngoing [Ming dynasty + contending for supremacy + no System + Chongzhen] Transmigrating to the Ming dynasty, he becomes Emperor Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian, at Coal Hill. The land is in ruins, the sun and moon have lost their light, and the people are suffering. If that is how things stand, then I shall bear the stars on my back and shoulder the sun and moon! From the start, I save the dying Wei Zhongxian and confiscate the estates of the eight great Shanxi merchant clans! Rebellion? Kill! Manchu invaders? 28.6kReads8.6Score2.9kShelves

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    I have read countless historical books and this one is really amazing. Brothers, please don't look at the low rating on this book. This is not a book on this site. It doesn't have much traffic on Tomato. Let me argue if you are not convinced!! [Cool]

41. 641 苟 Surviving the End of the Song Dynasty: From Frontier Soldier to Living Yama 苟在宋末：从边军活阎王开始 Sergeant vv士官长vvHistorical249k WordsOngoing [No System + ruthless and bloodthirsty + farming + transmigration to the Song Dynasty + driving out the Mongols] I transmigrated to the end of the Song Dynasty. How did I end up becoming the biggest villain? Wasn't the idea to govern the military through civil officials? So how can a military commander like me carry a sword into the palace? The Mongol cavalry is sweeping across the world. Well, my lord, I'm here to raid them. I, no, this official, have come all this way. There's no way I'm going 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Can this book I wrote be able to confer gods? [Smile][Smile][Smile][Smile] Although it is a new book, it is definitely a masterpiece.

42. 642 明 Tales of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court 明宫十六朝演义 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical751k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court delves into the imperial palace, recounting the love and enmity between emperors and their consorts, while ranging widely across history to survey the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you will understand the court; understand the court, and you will understand history; understand history, and the realities of the world will become clear to you. 56Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    The history books of the Ming Dynasty are all very exciting

43. 643 反 Overthrowing the Qing, Starting by Robbing the Eight-Nation Alliance 反清，从抢劫八国联军开始 Last of the Homebodies绝版宅男Historical672k WordsCompleted Historical fantasy + dual transmigration + pocket dimension + farming + struggle for supremacy. Shen Lian, a struggling young man from modern times, accidentally falls into the water and transmigrates to the late Qing dynasty. He obtains a dual-transmigration System that lets him travel back and forth. Watch how he uses modern knowledge and equipment to overthrow the Qing court and rebuild China. 71Reads9.0Score—Shelves
44. 644 魂 Reborn in the Late Han: My Story Begins with Marrying Cai Yan 魂穿汉末：从娶蔡琰开始 Bitter as the Sea苦若海Historical828k WordsCompleted [Not a power fantasy] + [A focus on realism] + [Farming] + [A struggle for supremacy] Set against the historical backdrop of the late Han dynasty, this epic draws on the Records of the Three Kingdoms, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, unofficial histories, and more. There is no System or golden finger. The protagonist’s soul transmigrates to the late Han dynasty and inhabits the body of Liu Yu’s son, the Governor of Youzhou, a smooth operator who is strategic and eloquent. First, he survives the ch 101Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    Traveling through the Three Kingdoms, starting from a county, it absorbs talents, resettles refugees, trains soldiers, and develops trade. He forced Gongsun Zan to death, fought fiercely with Yuan Shao to fight for Jizhou, captured Bingzhou in the west, and suppressed Xianbei in the north. In the end, the world was divided into four parts with Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun. Alliances and betrayals, successes and failures, until in the end, Emperor Xian desperately gave way to the good. Just because the real emperor of eternity appeared!!

45. 645 明 A Grand History of the Ming Dynasty 明朝大历史 Meng Sen孟森Historical235k WordsCompleted This book is the culmination of Mr. Meng Sen's research on Qing history. It is also a representative and foundational work on the subject. Drawing on the Veritable Records of the Qing, the Draft History of the Qing, archival records of the Qing court, and rarely used sources such as the Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty, Meng Sen reveals and analyzes many of the central issues in Qing history. He offers a comprehensive account and assessment of more than two hundred years of Qing politics, 8Reads8.5Score—Shelves
46. 646 明 Late Ming Chongzhen: I Deserve the Temple Name Shengzu 明末崇祯，朕当得起圣祖庙号 Ten Thousand Leaning Bamboo Stalks韧竹万杆斜Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Zhu Bao'an is reborn. He never expected to become the Chongzhen Emperor. He's doomed now. Fortunately, it's the first year of the Chongzhen reign, so there's still hope. Watch him rebuild the Embroidered Uniform Guard and Eastern Depot, killing not a single loyal minister and sparing not one treacherous official. He takes charge of the economy, politics, and military, and makes sure all three are strong. Hong Taiji: "That brat Zhu Youjian fights dirty, always going for my kidneys. And now he has 1kReads7.2Score105Shelves

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    Chongzhen, don't feel so heavy when you mention it. Be more relaxed and daily, and fewer people will die.

47. 647 我 My Uncle Is Wei Zhongxian 我伯父是魏忠贤 Writing at Thirty三旬执笔Historical254k WordsCompleted In the second year of Tianqi, Wei Zhongxian’s nephew Wei Liangqing arrives in the capital and establishes himself in the Southern Pacification Office. At the time, the Ming army has just suffered a crushing defeat at Guangning, the She and An rebellions are raging, the Wenxiang Sect is stirring in the shadows, the Jurchens are raiding the border, and refugees are rising up everywhere. The empire is in danger from within and without. He refuses to join the eunuch faction or side with the Donglin 18Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 648 历 The Complete Collection of Courtly Tales Through the Ages 历代宫廷演义全集 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Xu Xiaotian brings the secret histories of the Ming, Qing, and Tang courts to life in the style of a novel: the bloodshed of the Nine Princes’ struggle for the throne, Wu Zetian’s political schemes, and the tragic final days of the Chongzhen Emperor... The book has the solid historical foundations of a meticulously researched account, enlivened with the colorful flesh and blood of historical fiction. More vivid than official histories, yet more rigorous than tales of the past, it is an ancient v 133Reads9.5Score—Shelves
49. 649 大 The Tang Dynasty's Number One Idler 大唐第一闲人 Xiao Xuanwu萧玄武Historical3.8M WordsOngoing Reborn in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Xiao Gui wanted only to see the world's splendor and live freely, growing old with a beautiful wife and raising a hundred children and grandchildren. He wanted to be a wealthy idler, neither too tired nor too busy. 543Reads8.5Score100Shelves
50. 650 日 The Sun and Moon Shine Anew: Restoring the Great Ming's Realm 日月重光：重整大明河山 Hermit of the Back Mountain V后山散人VHistorical1.5M WordsCompleted (No melodrama, no brainless characters, no power fantasy, no System, and no invincible protagonist. Readers who only want clean, wholesome content or are bothered by it should proceed with caution.) His soul transmigrates into Zhu Youxiao, the Ming dynasty’s imperial grandson, at the end of the Ming. He faces the consecutive deaths of the Wanli and Taichang emperors, the Red Pill Case, the Palace Transfer Case, the Donglin faction, and the Little Ice Age, while the catastrophic defeat at Sarhu, 6.8kReads8.3Score348Shelves

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    This is good, with rigorous logic, sophisticated historical data, and smooth writing!

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