Looking for Historical, Imaginative, Alternate-History Stories Where the Protagonist Doesn't Become Emperor 求历史，脑洞，架空，不当皇帝

1. 251 一 The First-Rank Minister 一品权臣 Slay the Sun屠日Historical3.8M WordsOngoing Hua Ju transmigrates to the Song Dynasty of the Water Margin world and accidentally saves Emperor Huizong. From then on, he embarks on the path to becoming the power behind the throne. He roots out treacherous ministers, dismisses corrupt officials, puts down bandits, sweeps across the Liao, Jin, and Western Xia, and brings the surrounding peoples to heel. “I hereby appoint Hua Qing chancellor and commissioner of the Privy Council, placing him in charge of the government. From now on, all matter 12Reads8.6Score—Shelves
2. 252 大 The Carefree Prince of the Tang Dynasty 大唐逍遥王 Lost Old Wolf迷途的老狼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Who is the one person in the Tang dynasty you should never offend? Of course, it's Prince Xiaoyao! Life and death don't matter. If you have a problem, fight it out! This is a history full of intrigue and uncertainty, yet also one of grandeur and sweeping change! Reborn in the Tang dynasty, he lives freely and rules as a king! 1kReads7.9Score100Shelves
3. 253 极 The Ultimate Young Landlord 极品小地主 Lone Wine孤酒Historical2.6M WordsCompleted Modern-day wage slave Tang An transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the heir to the richest family in the land. Everyone thinks he will squander the family fortune, but the more he squanders, the richer the Tang family gets. By the time he is done, they are wealthy enough to rival the nation itself... He has no desire to become an official. He just wants to be a carefree young wastrel, but in the end he rises to the highest rank, The Outcast with all others beneath him, becoming a powerful 1.1kReads5.7Score112Shelves

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   A modern person's adventures in ancient times. A fantastical, engaging story with sound logic, vivid writing, and a lighthearted, humorous twist on tropes. A highly recommended read that doesn't lower your intelligence.

4. 254 谋 Strategists Are Too Competitive, So I Just Handed Over the Gunpowder Formula 谋士太卷，我直接上交火药配方 Ling, Fated to Miss Each Other玲有缘无分Historical298k WordsCompleted Synopsis Scheming Strategists Work Too Hard, So I Hand Over the Gunpowder Formula is a transmigration historical novel centered on using technology to break through deadlocks. After dying suddenly in the modern world, the protagonist Li Heng unexpectedly transmigrates to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, becoming an unknown foot soldier during the campaign of the eighteen warlords against Dong Zhuo. From the start, he faces a world of chaos where lives are worth less than grass. His only support is 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Who would have thought that an ordinary person who died suddenly in modern times would transmigrate to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, starting as a nameless soldier, and being put on the brink of destruction by a self-destructing system? Facing certain death in the chaos of the anti-Dong Zhuo rebellion, Li Heng took a desperate gamble, running to Liu Bei and handing over the gunpowder formula. This act not only brought gunpowder to life nearly a thousand years ahead of schedule, breaking the stalemate at Hulao Pass, but also transformed his system into a tree of civilization capable of unlocking various technologies. While using gunpowder to gain prestige and influence battles, he also worked on unlocking penicillin to save lives, and even sought cooperation with Hua Tuo, hoping to allow the seeds of technology to take root and sprout in the chaotic world. This isn't just an ordinary Three Kingdoms struggle; it's a hardcore counterattack of a modern technological soul in ancient times!

5. 255 抗 War of Resistance: I Tried to Play Li Yunlong, but He Made Me His Boss 抗战：套路云龙，却被反抱大腿 Don't Take My Kidney别嘎腰子Urban396k WordsCompleted Li Yuntian transmigrates to the world of Drawing Sword and becomes Li Yunlong’s elder brother. He was the commander of the former Central Army’s 218th Regiment, which was scattered by the Sakata Regiment. From the start, he encounters Li Yunlong fighting a bloody battle against the Sakata Regiment at Cangyun Ridge. System activated. Host, lead your troops to help Li Yunlong defeat the Sakata Regiment and avenge your past defeat. Reward: 1,000 Soviet-style clone soldiers. Principal Wei appoints h 1.2kReads5.8Score—Shelves

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   This book is quite good.

6. 256 我 I Possessed Emperor Yang of Sui 我夺舍了隋炀帝 Jiang Nan江南Historical3.0M WordsCompleted I took over Yang Guang's body, and in a few days, Yuwen Huaji is going to rebel? What should I do? While bored, I picked up a book called Illustrated Records of the Western Regions. “Ding! You read the manuscript of the Evil King Shi Zhixuan and obtained the Immortal Seal Technique.” So I went on to read manuscripts on Arhat Fist, Great Compassion Palm, and other techniques. In the end, I studied the picture of Laozi leaving the pass... By the time I finally became invincible, I discovered that 923Reads8.6Score144Shelves

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   It's really good! [Smirk]

7. 257 大 Great Tang: I Absolutely Refuse to Leave the Mountain 大唐：我绝不出山 Immortal in the Keys键中仙Historical304k WordsCompleted Even if you, Li Er, offered me half your empire, I still wouldn’t come out of retirement. The man standing before you is the mighty ally Emperor Li Er clings to, the pinnacle of Tang Dynasty literature, a battlefield genius who can strategize despite having only paper credentials, Princess Changle’s self-proclaimed fiancé, and a peerless prodigy whom the divine physician Sun Simiao is willing to call brother. I 487Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   This should be alright.

8. 258 我 I Secretly Built a Great Qin Technological Empire in Late Ming 我在明末偷偷建立大秦科技帝国 Zhang Xiaosong章小松Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty] [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [Building His Own Faction] [Technology Overwhelms All] [Steamrolling Everything in His Path] Qin Tian is sent to the fifteenth year of the Chongzhen reign by a meteor. With the help of a mysterious orb in his mind, he builds his own Great Qin Empire and drives technology forward at full speed. Soap, hot-air balloons, steam engines, airships, flintlock rifles, machine guns, cannons, tanks, airplanes... every kind of technology is at his disposal. He recrui 3kReads8.2Score170Shelves
9. 259 重 Reborn: The Tale of Li Yu 重生：李玉传 Galloping Potato奔腾的土豆Historical220k WordsCompleted [Fantasy Wuxia, High Intelligence, Life-and-Death Gambits, Breaking Deadlocks, Strategic Planning, Schemes and Intrigue] There are five kingdoms and one empire. Li Yu, an ordinary college student, is transported to one of these nations. To restore his manhood, he has no choice but to complete System missions. With no martial arts skills, how can he assassinate a county magistrate protected by guards? Faced with three attackers far stronger than he is, what will he do? Saving someone could very w 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'm recommending my own book, a purely historical alternate universe set in a world of grandmasters, with a grand backdrop of one great empire and five dynasties. The male protagonist is intelligent and always finds himself caught in various schemes or orchestrating his own plans. All the characters are well-developed and distinctive. Because of the vast and complex background, the pacing is fast. A novel about not becoming an emperor—definitely worth reading.

10. 260 开 From the Start, I Save Old Li and Become a Legendary Ghost 开局拯救老李，我成为幽灵传奇 I Am Li Yunlong我是李云龙Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Drawing Sword + Li Yunlong + Chu Yunfei + Wei Heshang + Yan Shuangying + special forces] Lin Feng transmigrates and finds himself from the start in a clothing factory. Just then, Old Li is in danger. Lin Feng activates the System and rescues him with overwhelming force! From that moment on, Lin Feng sets out to create a mysterious ghost unit, gradually becoming a legend of death! 18.7kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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    Historical fiction, alternate history

11. 261 大 Great Ming: The Strongest Crown Prince in History 大明：史上最强太子 Deer Dust鹿尘埃Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Great Ming] + [System] + [Invincible] + [Feel-Good Story] He transmigrated as Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son, Zhu Biao, the crown prince with the most secure position in history! He awakened the Fortune Golden Egg System! Once a year, he could smash open a golden egg. The stronger his fortune, the more amazing the prize! A flawless body, peerless swordsmanship, a divine command... With the System's support, he became the greatest crown prince in history! Under Zhu Biao's leadership, the Great Ming 41.9kReads9.0Score3.9kShelves
12. 262 大 Great Ming: I Can Copy Strategic Resources! 大明：我能复制战略物资！ Little Baked Shaomai小火烧麦Historical1.9M WordsOngoing In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the Manchus invade and the people suffer. Li Jian'an transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking soldier and lives in poverty. Ding! The Replication System has arrived! 100 sacks of grain! 100 suits of armor! 100 muskets! 100 cannons! Hahaha, Li Jian'an has struck it rich, wealthier than a nation! “You're just a junior officer, and you have your own cavalry?” “You're just a company commander, and you drove off the Tatars?” “You're just a battalion command 13.7kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
13. 263 隋 Sui-Tang: I Begin by Transmigrating as Luo Cheng 隋唐：从穿越罗成开始 Blessings for All Under Heaven福泽天下Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Sui-Tang] [status panel] [farming] [war for supremacy] In the second year of Renshou under Emperor Wen of Sui. He wakes from a dream to find himself in the body of Luo Cheng, the seventh-ranked hero of the Sui-Tang era. To change his fate and avoid repeating the past, Luo Cheng has no choice but to fight his way forward. Fortunately, he has a status panel, and spending money lets him add points. In this life, I'll become the strongest Luo Cheng! (Fans of Yang Guang, don't read this. I don't wan 4.4kReads8.4Score434Shelves
14. 264 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Impeached Zhu Yuanzhang 大明：开局弹劾朱元璋 Brocart-Clad Guard with a Blade带刀锦衣卫Historical258k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, he becomes Zhu Yuanzhang’s foolish grandson, Zhu Yunton. At Zhu Yuanzhang’s birthday banquet, Zhu Yunton awakens a Face-Slapping System! [Choice One: Impeach Zhu Yunwen and receive plans for a striker-fired musket, a refined salt production process, and a bag of refined salt samples!] [Choice Two: Impeach Zhu Di and receive a thousand mu each of potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, and cotton!] [Choice Three: Impeach Zhu Yuanzhang and receive Xiang Yu’s stren 88Reads6.3Score—Shelves
15. 265 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 267Reads9.0Score—Shelves
16. 266 我 I Have an Invincible Army in Late Ming 我在明末有支无敌军团 tx Cheng Zhitx程志Historical1.9M WordsOngoing At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the land was plunged into chaos. Natural disasters and human calamities struck, and smoke from warfires rose everywhere. It was a dark age when human lives were worth less than those of ants. Liu Mingyu unexpectedly arrives in the late Ming Dynasty. Though he is a common man of modest stature, he commands an invincible army. He subdues the Mongols, crushes bandits, pacifies the Manchus, drives out the Western barbarians, expands the realm, and battles for dominion 53Reads8.8Score—Shelves
17. 267 红 Red Alert: After Killing Over a Million Enemies, I Became the God of War 红警：杀敌过百万，我成战争之神 I Am No King's Subject我非王臣Historical268k WordsOngoing [Red Alert + Mass Recruitment + Conquest + Alternate WWII + Decisive and Ruthless] Also titled: "Defeat the Huns and Destroy the Lighthouse. From Now On, I Rule the West!" Wang Wei is reborn into a World War II setting as a citizen of Poland. In a desperate situation, he activates the Red Alert Troop-Raising System! Complete missions to earn resources and recruit a million-strong Red Alert army! From then on, Wang Wei becomes the nightmare that haunts the three ambitious powers! Blast the Gestap 2Reads8.6Score—Shelves
18. 268 我 I, the Powerful Minister: The Reborn Empress Confesses Her Love to Me 我，权臣，女帝重生后向我表白 Bright Moon over Jiangnan明月江南Historical182k WordsOngoing I am Li Ran, the chief chancellor of Dachu. Entrusted by the late emperor to care for the young sovereign, I planned to devote myself to helping the newly enthroned empress rule. Unexpectedly, I activated the Powerful Minister System. The more I controlled the government, the stronger I became. So I began eliminating rivals, slaughtering loyal officials, monopolizing the court, coercing the ruler, carrying my sword and wearing my boots into the palace hall, and sleeping in the imperial bed... .. 31Reads7.1Score—Shelves
19. 269 大 Great Tang: Li Er Can Hear My Thoughts from the Start 大唐：开局被李二偷听心声 Scars残痕Historical2.2M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the early Tang dynasty as Cheng Chumo, son of Cheng Yaojin, the notorious Demon King. After transmigrating, Cheng Chumo becomes a top-tier rich kid in the Tang dynasty. All he wants is to lie flat and live like a lazy fish. But who could have guessed that Li Er can hear his heartbeat! [Li Er, your son, Crown Prince Li Chengqian, is going to rebel against you!] [Li Er, your daughter, Princess Huainan, has been defiled by Wei Shuyu, the smooth-talking son of Wei Zheng!] [Li Er, 789Reads7.4Score107Shelves

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    Overall, it's not bad.

20. 270 新 The New Empire: I Am the Great Warlord 新帝国：我是大军阀 Zhao Zilong, Charging In and Out Seven Times七进七出赵子龙Historical785k WordsCompleted Chen Chuhe accidentally transmigrates to another world, the Great Xin Kingdom, where he becomes one of the Qin faction's warlords and gains a System that drops loot when he kills enemies! “Ding-dong! Congratulations, Host! You have killed an enemy soldier and received one Mauser Kar98k rifle and 100 rounds of 7.92 mm ammunition!” “Ding-dong! Congratulations, Host! You have killed an enemy soldier and received one Maxim heavy machine gun and 10,000 rounds of 7.92 mm ammunition!” “Ding-dong! Congr 197Reads9.0Score—Shelves
21. 271 三 Three Kingdoms Emperor: I Have a Tyrant Simulator 三国皇帝：我有昏君模拟器 My Name Is Zhang Fei吾名张飞Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + foolish emperor + simulator + the Han Empire as a globe] Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms as Emperor Shao Liu Bian. Get stronger by being a foolish ruler? [Ding! Abuse of power detected. Reward: 10,000 Snow Dragon Cavalry!] The Empress Dowager is living in seclusion in the harem? Come, then. You can govern from behind the curtain. [Ding! The harem interferes in politics. Reward: 10 peerless generals!] There's a disaster in Yuzhou? Send a corrupt official to extort bribes. [Di 6.2kReads8.9Score550Shelves
22. 272 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Overhears My Thoughts from the Start 大唐：开局被李世民偷听了心声 Vast Sky长空Historical366k WordsOngoing He transmigrated to the second year of the Zhenguan era and, luckily, activated the Slacker System. All he had to do was sign in every day to receive all kinds of rewards. But who could have guessed that Li Er would be able to hear his inner thoughts? “Your Majesty, split the army into three routes. Our Tang forces are numerous and powerful; we can wipe out the Turks.” [Are you kidding? It’s snowing heavily in Turkic territory right now. If we attack them in this weather, half the army will die 26Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 273 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, Cao Cao Makes Me the Auspicious Guardian Beast of the Nation 三国：开局被曹操封护国瑞兽 Old Wang, Cola Lover可乐爱好者老王Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + lighthearted + System] Xu Duo transmigrates to the late Eastern Han dynasty and becomes an adorable giant panda. He awakens an ascension System: as long as he collects the people's faith, he can ascend to immortality! From the start, Cao Cao finds him and names him the auspicious beast who protects the nation. [Oh my! I'm the auspicious beast who protects the nation. The day when all the people worship me and I ascend to immortality in broad daylight is just around the corner!] 215Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This book is alright, quite funny. Don't be fooled by the low rating; it's intentionally inflated.

24. 274 大 Great Tang: Li Er’s Family Can Hear My Thoughts! 大唐：我，被李二一家窃听心声！ Thirty-Six Sister Yi叁拾陆伊姐Historical577k WordsOngoing Liu Xiaoliu transmigrates into the imperial palace of the Tang dynasty and becomes a lowly eunuch. Luckily, he awakens the King of Keeping a Low Profile System. As long as he stays under the radar, he'll become fabulously wealthy and invincible... But somehow, Li Er and his family can hear Liu Xiaoliu's inner thoughts! “Your Majesty, our army is spending too much on horses. Give us money!” [Idiot, horseshoes will solve that!] “Your Majesty, envoys from Japan have come to court to learn the cultu —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 275 大 Great Qin: I Grow Stronger with Every Enemy I Kill 大秦：我杀敌就能变强 Chen Miaowu陈喵呜Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Reborn in the late Warring States period, Bai Zhong becomes a new recruit on the Qin battlefield against Zhao. Ying Zheng is in the midst of sweeping across the six states and unifying the realm, and war is raging everywhere. Bai Zhong obtains the War God System. Every enemy he kills makes him stronger, earns him merit, and brings him closer to a title of nobility and the pinnacle of life. Making use of Qin's system of military merit and noble ranks, Bai Zhong rises from a new recruit by killing 4.6kReads8.1Score405Shelves

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    I don't know if I'll become emperor in the second book.

26. 276 大 Great Tang: I Really Couldn't Resist, Being Your Father Is Just Too Sweet 大唐：朕真没忍住，当你爹太香了 Old Coot糟老头Historical502k WordsCompleted The protagonist, Li Qi, is the son of a merchant in Lantian County. From the start, he mistakes Li Er for his real father. He plans to keep his head down and coast through life in the Tang dynasty, but Li Er keeps exposing him... 954Reads5.5Score104Shelves
27. 277 大 The Idle Man of the Tang Dynasty 大唐闲人 Lump疙瘩Historical4.5M WordsCompleted This is the rags-to-riches story of Xu Miao, an ordinary modern man whose soul returns to the Tang Dynasty! He’s fine with being made a marquis, but he wants no part of becoming a chancellor. This young master just wants to live comfortably as an idle man! He clings to Li Er’s coattails, watches the changing fortunes of the Zhenguan era with a smile, enjoys life, and takes in the sight of the Tang Dynasty conquering the world! 1.7kReads8.7Score172Shelves
28. 278 穿 Transmigrated as Su Zhe, I’m Getting Rich and Rising in Rank Just to Rescue My Brother 穿越成苏辙，升官发财只为捞亲哥 Autumn Clematis剪秋萝Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Su Shi speaks his mind and makes enemies; Su Zhe gets promoted, gets rich, and bails his brother out. Semi-alternate history, with respect for historical events and figures.] The ultimate ensemble cast makes its entrance in turn: Bao Zheng, Shen Kuo, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, Wang Anshi, Zeng Gong, Sima Guang, Emperor Renzong of Song, Emperor Yingzong of Song, Emperor Shenzong of Song, Emperor Zhezong of Song, Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhou Dunyi, Zhang Huaimin, Cai Jing, Li Qingzhao, and Yue Fei. A l 2.4kReads8.6Score708Shelves
29. 279 错 Wrongly Reincarnated as Huang Yueying, I Take Kongming Bricklaying 错穿黄月英，我带孔明去搬砖 The Gluttonous Sleepy Cat贪吃瞌睡猫Historical406k WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + no System + wild imagination + comedy + feng shui + Qimen Dunjia] Xiao Yu, a modern “charlatan” searching for national treasures, accidentally enters the Three Kingdoms era in the body of Huang Yueying. Who would have thought that from the start, Master Shuijing would fleece him and sucker him into Jiucai Academy, where he becomes a fellow student of Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Sima Yi, Xu Shu, Lu Su, Sun Quan, Zhou Yu, and the Qiao sisters. And so begins his career as a “charlatan 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It perfectly meets your requirements, but I don't know if you can accept the feeling of deviating from the main historical storyline. This book is quite mystical. Although it doesn't have a rating, it's very good. It could be considered an alternate history.

30. 280 大 Saving Princess Pingyang from the Start in the Great Tang 大唐开局救了平阳公主 Facing the Abyss by the River临鱼深渊Historical214k WordsCompleted The posthumous title Zhao means both “gracious and dignified” and “one who has labored to uphold virtue.” Princess Pingyang, daughter of Li Yuan, founder of the Tang Dynasty, suffered a serious injury in the sixth year of Wude, and the imperial physicians were helpless! Modern doctor Qi Yang transmigrates into the past and saves Princess Pingyang. He marries her, and together they usher in the golden age of the Tang Dynasty! (Not worth reading, don’t click.) 161Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 281 再 Make Me Prince Consort Again, and I'll Start a Rebellion 再让我当驸马，我就要造反了 Wann an Niu Er皖南牛二Historical4.9M WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of the short drama The Foolish Son-in-Law of Great Qian. Qin Mo, a single history nerd, transmigrates to Great Qian and becomes the foolish heir of the Duke of Qin’s household. He only wants to spend his life carefree, raising fighting roosters and walking his dogs, but everyone keeps pressuring him! Duke of Qin: Son, I’m begging you. Please marry the princess! The Emperor of Great Qian: My good son-in-law, you’re my lucky star. You have to be the imperial son-in-law 6kReads8.8Score816Shelves

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    These are all fine.

32. 282 大 Great Tang: From the Start, I Loot Li Yuanba's Corpse 大唐：开局摸尸李元霸 The Great Procrastinator摸鱼大帝Historical1.9M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty, he becomes Li Shimin's eldest son, a man who never existed in the historical record. Li Wenhao, who was born an idiot, finally awakens at Li Yuanba's funeral. There's a saying among the people: No general surpasses the Lis, and no king surpasses the Ba. But after touching the corpse of the peerlessly powerful Li Yuanba from the start, just how formidable will Li Wenhao become? He has never been afraid of causing trouble. He's never backed down from a fig 20.3kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves
33. 283 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 51.3kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    A historical novel, absolutely brilliant and very enjoyable.

34. 284 宰 Ruling the Realm 宰执天下 cuslaaHistorical7.3M WordsCompleted The ruler governs as prime minister; the executor administers the state. Serving the monarch above and bringing peace to the common people below, with all ministers yielding the way and receiving honors above every official: this is the prime minister. Assisting in government, setting national policy, and countersigning imperial edicts, second only to the prime minister: this is the chief administrator. After an air disaster, He Fang leaped a thousand years into the past, returning to the Northe 518Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    These are all worth checking out. They're not frivolous or mindless novels; they feature a single female lead, vivid characters, and are very engaging.

35. 285 长 Chang'an in Its Glory 长安风流 Xiao Xuanwu萧玄武Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Tang Dynasty, Zhenguan era: the realm is as beautiful as a painting, and Chang’an is a city of elegance and breathtaking beauties. Monsters and heroes admire one another; talented scholars dance alongside lovely women. Behind fragrant boudoir curtains, amid clashing spears and horses, the startling twang of a pipa string echoes through the heavens. This is really a story about a big brother eloping with an entire era. 65Reads8.9Score—Shelves
36. 286 长 The Ning Empire's Army 长宁帝军 Know White知白Historical5.3M WordsCompleted This world is divided among hundreds of countries, large and small. When it comes to warfare on land, the Ning Kingdom is virtually invincible. Its fierce armies, drawn from the four frontiers and four arsenals, sweep across the realm. Wherever the land stretches, Ning's banners can be planted. But beyond the sea, where its armies cannot reach, there are always those who refuse to submit. And so a young man took up his blade and halberd, and crossed the sea on a single reed. 488Reads9.4Score—Shelves
37. 287 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Had the Snow Dragon Cavalry, So I Asked Father Emperor to Abdicate 三国：开局大雪龙骑，请父皇退位 Dream-Chasing Boy 123追梦少年情123Historical793k WordsCompleted Liu Yu transmigrates to the late Eastern Han dynasty and becomes the eldest son of the emperor. But caught up in a struggle between princes, he is framed by Empress He, exiled to Yanmen, and even hunted down by soldiers! At this perilous moment, Liu Yu activates the Divine Selection System! “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have received three thousand Snow-Dragon Cavalry!” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have received two thousand Imperial Guards!” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have recei 4.9kReads8.4Score391Shelves

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    Excellent, please update soon.

38. 288 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 34.2kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves
39. 289 大 Great Qin: I Fused with the Old Celestial Master from the Start and Married the Eastern Lord 大秦：开局融合老天师，迎娶东君 Uncle Pei Si裴四叔Historical897k WordsOngoing He transmigrates into the world of the Great Qin and becomes Ying Shaoshang, a clan elder of Qin King Ying Zheng. The Empress Dowager Huayang rules from behind the curtain, Lü Buwei is a crafty old fox, and the Yin-Yang School is shrouded in mystery. Ying Shaoshang can only bide his time in Qishan. Fortunately, the System arrives, granting him the legacy of the Old Celestial Master. Golden Light Mantra, Yang Five Thunders, Thunder Prison... Many years pass. Qinglong secretly controls the Embroid 4.2kReads8.8Score237Shelves

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    This...

40. 290 大 Great Qin: From the Start, I Bound Myself to the Shadow Kingdom and Killed Lao Ai 大秦：开局绑定黑影王国，杀嫪毐 Beautiful as the Moon美如月Historical164k WordsCompleted Assist the eternal emperor! They are brothers, and together they command the Shadow Kingdom! With an immortal, inexhaustible army of shadows, who in the realm can stand against them? The Great Qin, a Great Qin of the martial world! The Seven Kingdoms command the martial world, while Qin alone controls three of them! “I hear your Luowang network reaches across the realm?” “Does it have more shadows than my own?” Su Mu stands between heaven and earth, commanding the Six Kingdoms! The whole realm k 2.6kReads7.5Score144Shelves

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    The second book is super good!

41. 291 平 The Tang Dynasty's Tiance Army in a Parallel World 平行世界之大唐天策军 Wind Shadow, Cloud Shadow风影云影Historical1.0M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to another parallel world at the end of the Sui dynasty, just before the start of the Tang, and became the young chieftain of a bandit stronghold. Rebellion is an option, but becoming emperor is out of the question, so choosing whose rebellion to join takes some thought. After all, Qin Feng's goal is to live without too much hardship. See how Qin Feng lives carefree in another world. 1.7kReads8.5Score104Shelves

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    Story Summary: Tang Dynasty Character traits: Will fight if you disagree. Recommended rating: 300+ bookshelves. Find it yourself.

42. 292 大 Great Qin: Annotating the Analects of Lunyü, Sending Out the Shadow Corps 大秦：注解抡语，送黑影兵团 Xu Dahai徐大海Historical600k WordsOngoing Transmigrating into the Great Qin dynasty, I became Ying Zheng’s second son, Ying Zirui. At court, I accidentally went on a rampage and immediately gained control of the Shadow Corps. I also possessed a body that surpassed the peak of human potential. I killed Gai Nie, beheaded Zhao Gao, took on Jing Nie, swept across Baiyue and the Xiongnu, and expanded the empire’s borders. Ying Zheng could only exclaim, “666!” I crushed the Mohists, punched the Confucians, kicked the Yin-Yang School, abolishe 145Reads6.9Score—Shelves
43. 293 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting with the Snow-Dragon Cavalry, I Marry Diaochan 三国：开局大雪龙骑，迎娶貂蝉 Linlin凛凛Historical287k WordsOngoing [Alternate history + Three Kingdoms + wish fulfillment + a man of both letters and arms] Cao Mu transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and awakens a sign-in System. His starting reward is the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry, and he captures Lü Bu's family. “Sign in with Diao Chan: Reward, an iron body.” “You recruit Dian Wei: Gain the power of a Hegemon King.” “You recruit Xu Chu: Gain the Hegemon King's spear technique.” “You recruit Gao Shun: Gain a troop-training aura.” “Sign in with t 300Reads8.9Score—Shelves
44. 294 编 A Book Numbered 230 编号二三零的一本书 Number 230编号二三零Historical205k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 15Reads5.4Score—Shelves
45. 295 三 Three Kingdoms: In Cao Cao's Camp, Starting from the Battle of Red Cliffs 三国：人在曹营，开局赤壁 Reach Up and Pluck the Stars举手摘星辰Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Qin Chuan transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes a low-ranking secretary in Cao Cao's camp. On the eve of the Battle of Red Cliffs. Cao Cao: “A plague has ravaged our ranks and severely weakened our army. How do we deal with it?” Qin Chuan: “Easy. Send them all over to the Sun-Liu Alliance, and let them infect each other!” Cao Cao: “Who can go and sow discord between Zhou Yu and Sun Quan?” Qin Chuan: “Jiang Gan can go. We might as well send the plague-stricken soldiers along with hi 227Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    It's alright, I guess.

46. 296 大 Great Tang: The System Activates from the Start, Rewarding Meritorious Service 大唐：开局激活战功系统 August Persimmon八月的柿子Historical447k WordsCompleted Yanmen Pass is hailed as the greatest pass under heaven! A modern-day office worker transmigrates to the Tang dynasty, only to be sent to serve in the army at Yanmen Pass. By chance, he obtains the Battle Merit System. He rides across the battlefield, earning battle merit points. From a disgraced man to the Tang dynasty's God of War, he is invincible, a peerless warrior! He rides out, blade in hand, to fight on every front, His single steed strikes terror into enemy hearts. If the King of Hell d 264Reads7.4Score—Shelves
47. 297 三 Three Kingdoms: The Recluse Wei Yan Was Dragged Out of the Mountains by Dian Wei 三国：隐居的我被典韦绑出山 Sun Mumu孙木木Historical355k WordsCompleted Chen Ming transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms era and successfully awakened a System. In these chaotic times, he should have been vying for supremacy and carving out a great legacy. But who could have guessed that the System only wanted him to live as a hermit... “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve obtained Divine-Level Medical Skills, plus three Miracle Healer Experience Cards.” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve obtained Divine-Level Construction Skills and one set of field artillery bluepr 6.9kReads5.3Score365Shelves
48. 298 大 Great Tang: From the Start, I Kidnap Li Shimin 大唐：开局绑架李世民 Feng Aihan峰爱涵Historical591k WordsCompleted By the banks of the Wei River, I pick up a little girl, only to discover she's the emperor's legitimate eldest princess. I take the princess home and, along the way, kidnap her father. Chu Tianyi just doesn't get it. I went this far over the line, so why is Li Er clinging to me instead? You're the emperor. Have some dignity! Is it just because I started with an AWM and drove back a hundred thousand Turkic soldiers? No, something's fishy! Li Er has his eye on the System I have and wants to rely o 75Reads5.3Score—Shelves
49. 299 大 Great Tang: Sending Princess Jinyang to Marry for Peace from the Start, I Berate Li Er 大唐：开局送晋阳公主和亲，我怒怼李二 Bricklaying Madman搬砖狂客Historical494k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, Li Senlin died of an illness and transmigrated to the end of the Sui dynasty, at the dawn of the Tang. Ever since arriving in this world, he has lived alone in this house. With help from his companion Sign-In System, his life has been more or less comfortable. Over the past ten years, Li Senlin has received plenty of benefits from the System. For instance, he just got the plans for an upgraded Zhuge repeating crossbow. If he built one and sold it to the army, he’d make a fortune! 1.2kReads5.3Score—Shelves
50. 300 大 The Carefree Son-in-Law of the Tang Dynasty 大唐逍遥赘婿 Mushroom Lover爱吃蘑菇Historical2.4M WordsCompleted During the Zhenguan era, Ye Chen transmigrates! The moment he opens his eyes, he finds himself with a beautiful wife and a vast fortune. Before Ye Chen can celebrate, he’s told that he’s merely a live-in son-in-law. No one in the household thinks highly of him, and he can only pretend to be married to the wealthy family’s daughter. Just then, Ye Chen awakens the strongest Live-In Son-in-Law System, and his legendary journey begins. 361Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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