Looking for Historical Novels Without a System 不要系统文的历史小说

1. 1 再 Farewell, My Emperor Qin Shi Huang! 再见了，我的始皇帝陛下！ Wild Peach野桃儿Ancient Romance261k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate to the Qin dynasty + court intrigue + coming of age] After Ji Yaoye transmigrated to the Qin dynasty, all she could think about was getting home. She advised Ying Zheng, “The idea of immortality is just a scam used to fool old men and women. You mustn’t believe it.” Ying Zheng: “All right!” Later... Ying Zheng: “Are you sure this outfit of mine is fashionable?” Ji Yaoye: “You’d better put on a hat.” 526Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book about traveling through the Qin Dynasty has no system or cheats. The author reveals his true feelings and it is very interesting.

2. 2 金 The Jin Army Besieges the City: Reborn as Emperor Qinzong of Song 金军围城，重生宋钦宗 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? 162.1kReads9.4Score18.6kShelves

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   These two books are awesome! Historical articles written by one author are not systematic and travel through ancient times. Especially the protagonist in the Song Dynasty was better portrayed, not the one in the Ming Dynasty who was wretched. The author is very good at describing war scenes, which can really make your blood boil. Then there are the villains and subordinates who have high IQs and are anxious. Not a noob. The copy of Ming Dynasty is lost on the bookshelf, so search for the author yourself. [Blowing kiss]

3. 3 回 One Glance Back, A Thousand Years Gone 回眸一瞬已千年 A Lake of Misty Rain一湖烟雨Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted Body transmigration + soul transmigration + the whole family transmigrates + woman disguised as a man + meticulous historical research + a touch of sci-fi + political intrigue + not a wish-fulfillment story, nor a story about an all-powerful heroine + Ying Zheng, the First Emperor of Qin + a kind but imperfect heroine (readers who love formulaic wish-fulfillment stories, beware). An original story with no recycled tropes, where every plot thread connects. The heroine is an ordinary modern woman 250Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   In the first book, the female protagonist travels to the Qin Dynasty and meets Ying Zheng, disguised as a man, and desperately escapes back to modern times. The second pure historical romance. Huo Qubing. Adapted from historical events

4. 4 大 Yi Shuo, the Han Dynasty’s Female Physician, and Huo Qubing, the Champion Marquis 大汉女国医义妁与冠军侯霍去病 A Lake of Misty Rain一湖烟雨Ancient Romance343k WordsCompleted A story of mutual devotion, the Han Dynasty, Records of the Grand Historian, Book of Han, historical research, imagination, political intrigue, period drama, 1v1 romance, Huo Qubing, Emperor Wu of Han, the Xiongnu, medicine, childhood friends, and a female physician. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. Yi Shuo was the first female imperial physician in Chinese history to be recorded in the annals. There is no record of Huo Qubing having a wife, but records do mention that he had a son. The Han 172Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 5 革 Reforming the Qing: The Jiaqing Restoration 革清：嘉庆维新 Its Name Is Reform其名维新Historical464k WordsOngoing Anyone who knows Qing history says the dynasty truly died under Qianlong. Its deep-rooted problems were impossible to reverse, the distribution of resources was grossly unfair and rife with social tensions, and it shut its eyes and ears to the outside world, crippling itself. A scholar from the late Qing transmigrates to the first month of the fourth year of Jiaqing. See how he rewrites history. 2.5kReads—Score245Shelves

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   Qing Dynasty through Jiaqing Dynasty, late Qing Dynasty reforms, strong Chinese literature, historical research, no system, not brainless and cool

6. 6 行 With Whom Will the Clouds Finally Rest? 行云终与谁同 Different Paths, Common Ground道不同理相通Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms martial arts / two strong leads healing each other / ensemble of women / political intrigue and growth] She is Ma Yunlu, the wild rose of Xiliang. She draws her carved bow to its full moon, gallops thousands of miles across the yellow sands, yet her father and brothers promise her in marriage to a spoiled local tyrant. On the day she runs away from her wedding, she sheds her red bridal finery and dons armor. “A woman should be a sword, fighting on the battlefield and bringing pea 161Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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   [Three Kingdoms fan fiction, no system, no time travel, no golden fingers] The subject matter is novel, the source is sophisticated, and the updates are stable! [Learned] The female protagonist Ma Yunlu, the male protagonist Zhao Yun [OK] Ma Yunlu: The world is as black as crows, I will not marry anyone! Zhao Yun: Getting married in troubled times will only lead to disappointment. I will not marry anyone! [Martial arts-like, traditional ancient novels, Three Kingdoms fan fiction: the love story of Ma Yunlu The galaxy is dim but I haven't seen you yet. This book shows the growth process of Ma Yunlu, the daughter of Tianshui Prefect Ma Teng, the sister of Jin Machao, and the wife of Zhao Yun, from a girl to a female general, and tells the love story between her and Zhao Yun. (This article adopts a dual-line narrative. When the male and female protagonists are together, they follow the emotional line, and when they are not together, they follow the growth line, the era and the war line.) Most books on famous historical generals will cover it. This book is characterized by a female perspective, and women think more... It can be regarded as a new interpretation of the popular stories of the Three Kingdoms period from a new perspective. (There are situations where the plot needs to not follow the "Romance" or "Official History" timeline. The overall direction is similar to that of the Romance, so please be careful)

7. 7 好 At Least I’m an Emperor 好歹也是个皇帝 Autumn Waters at Night秋水夜Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Transmigrating and becoming an emperor shouldn't be a big deal, but Guo Dongyan thinks there's something odd about being an emperor in his case. His empire is only as large as a village, he has just a few hundred subjects, and even his dog is the Imperial Guard's Grand General... Wasn't becoming an emperor through transmigration supposed to mean fighting for power at court and vying for control of the Nine Provinces? How did it turn into playing house in some remote mountain valley for me? And t 3.9kReads8.1Score227Shelves

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   It's so funny, it's like laughing like a pig in bed in the middle of the night. Similar to the Valley Emperor. Late Ming Dynasty

8. 8 穿 Transmigrating to Late Han Jiaozhou to Become Its Overlord 穿越汉末交州称霸 Yellow Hound on the Left, Gray Falcon on the Right左牵黄右擎苍Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System] After accidentally transmigrating to the final years of the Eastern Han dynasty, Shi Hui becomes the son of Shi Xie, a renowned general in Jiaozhou. In an age of rival warlords and relentless warfare, he must rapidly grow from a scholar with no combat experience into a commander of both courage and wisdom. Under the influence of his father, Shi Xie, Shi Hui gradually makes a name for himself. Drawing on his deep understanding of the history of the Three Kingdoms, he begins to maneuve 342Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The Three Kingdoms series has no system, no intelligence, and a high degree of historical restoration. See how the protagonist Shi Hui developed from Jiaozhou to dominate the late Han Dynasty

9. 9 老 My Dad Is Su Dongpo, My Wife Is Li Qingzhao, and My Bro Is Emperor Huizong 老爹苏东坡老婆李清照老铁宋徽宗 Wen Qingru文卿如Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Tags: No System, not a mindless power fantasy, meticulous historical research, slow burn, personal growth, one heroine An utterly ordinary art student transmigrates as Su Dun, the prematurely deceased youngest son of the legendary Su Dongpo. A quick calculation tells him When his father goes to Huizhou to eat lychees, he’ll be eleven. When his father goes to Hainan Island to eat clams, he’ll be fourteen. When his father is pardoned and dies in Changzhou, he’ll be seventeen. When Cai Jing erects 8kReads8.5Score689Shelves

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   There is no system, no cheats, rigorous research, and online logic. Readers who like historical texts will not be disappointed.

10. 10 穿 A Lowly County Office Clerk with Kids at Home and No Rice to Cook 穿成县衙小吏，家有儿女等米下锅 Don't Discuss the Wind-Banner, Follow Your Heart心动莫论风幡Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [The animated comic is now available] The male lead has barely transmigrated when someone clubs him over the back of the head. He misses three days of duty and almost gets struck from the rolls. His father thinks he’s saddled with two burdens, his eldest brother thinks he’s too inflexible to make money, and his fourth younger brother fears his low-ranking clerk status will tarnish his reputation in the imperial examinations. The whole family would love to throw him out. A family-breaking feud 190.4kReads9.1Score29.3kShelves

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    I recommend this one, it's unsystematic. The daily stories of small officials and people in the county. The exquisite details and simple descriptions of the world make you feel like you are being transported into the old days of the two Song Dynasties a thousand years ago. It's not a cool article, but it's emotionally refreshing. It's not Machiavellian, but humane and worldly. There is no CP, no cheats, no modern knowledge dimensionality reduction attack, super realistic ancient world sentiments. The word count is almost a million, and it's so plump and juicy that it's ready to be read. Disadvantages: slow to develop, not a cool novel, no CP, the plot is not very ups and downs, a few chapters are too detailed, don't fall into this trap if you are impatient.

11. 11 瘸 A Cripple? No, No. You'll All Kneel and Call Me Your Lordship 瘸子？不不不你们都得跪下喊大人 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 10.6kReads8.3Score770Shelves

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    I just clicked on it and gave it a try, but the more I watched it, the more I became obsessed with it. I was completely fascinated by the solid plot and delicate writing.

12. 12 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 40.4kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves

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    So pretty

13. 13 穿 Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty: Jinghua and the Palace Maid’s Red Leaf Romance 穿越大唐景华与宫女的红叶情缘 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑47k WordsCompleted A Transmigration into the Tang Dynasty, and a Red-Leaf Romance Between Jinghua and a Palace Maid 26Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 乾 From Yongzheng's Princely Residence to the Greatest Emperor of All Time 乾隆从雍邸皇子到千古一帝 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 5.6kReads8.3Score266Shelves
15. 15 三 Three Kingdoms: Transmigrating into the Yellow Turban Rebellion to Turn the Tide 三国：穿越黄巾逆转天下 Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast Sky幻羽苍穹Historical2.0M WordsCompleted This is my second long novel about transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era. The protagonist transmigrates to become Zhang Jiao’s disciple, then escapes Jizhou alongside his senior sister Zhang Ning, the Way of Great Peace, and the Yellow Turban warriors. Though many look down on him for being a Yellow Turban rebel, Lu Yun keeps striving toward his goal and ultimately unifies the Three Kingdoms. 2.2kReads8.8Score165Shelves

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    These are two of my favorite long-form Three Kingdoms travel novels. They are unsystematic and mainly focus on planning large-scale wars, supplemented by marrying beautiful women, and defeating the princes and alien races to finally dominate the world.

16. 16 三 Three Kingdoms: Let Han Yu Rule the World 三国：让韩煜统治天下 Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast Sky幻羽苍穹Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A Three Kingdoms transmigration novel about striving for supremacy, with no System. The protagonist is an ordinary modern man who transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes Han Fu’s son. Through his own efforts, he builds a powerful army, defeats the various warlords and foreign tribes, and ultimately unifies the Three Kingdoms. He goes on to live a life of luxury and power that modern people can hardly imagine, surrounded by beautiful women and ruling the world. 1.7kReads8.0Score103Shelves
17. 17 不 No Offenses Against Jin 不轨于晋 Prince of Kaiyang开阳郡王Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Who in history has never had regrets? Zhang Ao, the King of Zhao in the early Western Han dynasty, originally lived in the shadow of Liu Bang’s purge of kings with different surnames, spending his days in constant fear, never knowing whether he would see the next day. Heaven gave him a second chance to be reborn, in the form of Zhang Gui more than four hundred years later. Unfortunately, he now faced an even darker and more degenerate age of Wei and Jin. And so begins a tale of saving a world wh 687Reads—Score101Shelves

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    Definitely give this historical novel a try. The author uses a particularly rigorous textual research style to write the book. Whether it is official positions, systems, geography, characters, words and deeds, and folk customs, they all correspond to history one by one, which shows how careful he is. The important thing is to follow logic in everything, not to fool around with cheats, and the plot and writing are very good, so you will never tire of reading it.

18. 18 代 For the Ming 代明 Pink Cape粉嫩的海角Historical1.7M WordsCompleted In the summer of the eleventh year of Chongzhen, the two capitals and Shandong suffered a severe drought and locusts. Famine ravaged the land, and people ate one another. Yu Mu opened his eyes and found himself in an era when people casually roasted human flesh over a fire. Ahead, corrupt officials cracked their whips like wolves. Behind him, Qing soldiers and rebel bandits stood ready with blades and axes. As a refugee, what was he supposed to do? Should he grovel and die like a blade of grass, 14.3kReads8.5Score1.2kShelves
19. 19 我 I’m a Ming Imperial Clansman, Not a Bandit 我，大明宗室，不想当流贼 Pink Cape粉嫩的海角Historical1.0M WordsOngoing In the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, the splendor of “the Great Ming, whose dominion encompassed the seas and lands, surpassing the Three Dynasties and eclipsing Han and Tang, whose subjects filled all beneath the heavens...” had quietly faded away. The realm was in turmoil and the great edifice on the verge of collapse. Barbarians ran rampant, rebels wreaked havoc, natural and man-made disasters abounded, and the starving dead lay everywhere. Amidst the smoke of war that now blanketed the land, 46kReads8.7Score4.3kShelves
20. 20 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 848Reads8.3Score130Shelves

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    This work is a new milestone in Chinese historical writing. It makes "general history" no longer an academic concept, but a cultural event with warmth, attitude and depth. It stands on the shoulders of classic giants such as "Historical Records" and "Zizhi Tongjian", but it uses contemporary language, contemporary vision, and contemporary feelings to reconstruct a way home for us. Pay tribute to the author, pay tribute to history, and pay tribute to all readers who are willing to sink their hearts and read this tens of millions of words long volume - you are all completing a great spiritual relay together.

21. 21 开 Stealing a Chicken from the Start: My Scheme-Rating System 开局偷鸡，我有诡谋评分系统 Peerless Blade Edge不二刀锋Historical183k WordsOngoing [High Martial] [Political Intrigue] [Funny and Lighthearted] [High Intelligence] [Rating System] A clever power fantasy. The pace is a little slow from the start, but picks up a lot later on. Chu Wen transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar who starved to death. To avoid dying of hunger again, he goes to steal a chicken and accidentally binds himself to the Scheming Rating System. He must keep using underhanded schemes to earn points, which he can then add to his life score. If his life sco 127Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A must-read historical novel about growing up at a young age

22. 22 穿 I Transmigrated into a Women's-Fiction Novel, So I Cling to the Heroine to Survive 穿书女频，为了活命紧抱女主大腿 One Who Leaves No Name人不留名Historical562k WordsOngoing [Single Heroine + Imperial Court + Ensemble Cast + Succession Struggle + Transmigrate into a Book + Soul Transmigration + Rise from the Bottom] Chen Yunhao, a modern-day corporate drone, unexpectedly transmigrates into a book and becomes the doomed seventh prince in a historical romance novel, destined to die from excessive sexual indulgence in a brothel. Hoping to change his fate, he tries to lie flat and stay alive. But after saving Luo Qianqian, the reborn heroine seeking revenge, he is dragg 3.7kReads8.5Score266Shelves
23. 23 神 The Supernaturally Gifted 神通者 Tiancan Tudou天蚕土豆Eastern Fantasy407k WordsOngoing Among the living things of this world, some are born with strange bones. These bones can be inscribed with wondrous arts, granting their bearers immense power: conjuring fire and wind, summoning thunder and lightning, swallowing the sun and plucking stars, suppressing demons and imprisoning gods. These are Divine Ability Bones. Those born with such bones are called... Divine Ability Users. 2.6MReads9.4Score356.4kShelves

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    The first impression of this book is not ostentatious, but after turning a few pages, you can feel a calm power. It is not eager to prove itself, but slowly wins the trust of readers with solid content and sincere expression. Both the narrative rhythm and the propriety of language show the author's respect for words. When reading a book like this, you won't feel that your time is wasted, but you will be immersed in it unconsciously. What it brings is not a short-term stimulation, but a kind of continuous thinking and aftertaste. The ideas in the book may not be completely new, but the way they are combined is eye-catching, and many seemingly ordinary truths become vivid in specific contexts. During the reading process, I would unconsciously mark the margins of the pages, because there are always certain sentences that just hit the mark on the feelings that have been vague in my heart for a long time. This experience of "being understood" is the most precious part of a good book. After closing the book, certain passages still remain in my mind, occasionally resurfacing in the gaps in my life, reminding me to look at old problems from a new perspective. This is probably the meaning of reading: finding your own echo in other people's words.

24. 24 十 The End of Ten Days 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.8MReads9.9Score232.4kShelves
25. 25 我 I Am Not the God of Drama 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.8MReads9.9Score184.7kShelves
26. 26 冒 Passing Myself Off as a Langya Native 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.5M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 546.9kReads9.7Score62.7kShelves
27. 27 霸 Conquer Wei 霸魏 Lao Zhou Is No Zhuangzi老周不庄Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Only a tyrant can deal with treacherous ministers. Might makes right! Before true power, all schemes and machinations are nothing but smoke. Sima Yi: Your Majesty, my blood pressure is high, and I'm dizzy. I humbly ask to retire and return to my hometown. Cao Fang: Grand Tutor, are you putting on an act again? That's a crime of deceiving the throne. Sima Zhao: Your Majesty, my loyalty is known to all. Cao Fang: Excellent. You're very clever, and I appreciate you. Sima Shi: Alas, I let my guard d 7.6kReads8.6Score571Shelves

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    These three books are all unsystematic historical texts. The first one is the history of the Wei Dynasty of the Three Kingdoms. The second is the history of the Spring and Autumn Period. Three are the history of the late Ming Dynasty.

28. 28 西 Great Qin Lies to the West, Rising Like the Sun 西有大秦，如日方升 The Cat with No Feelings木有感情的猫Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The blazing sun rose from distant Qin Yi, bringing a new order to this decaying world, where all ritual and morality had collapsed. Qin, a great nation. Even if given another chance, he would still lay the foundation for the unification of all under heaven. And the story all began beneath Beiman Mountain, under a sunset red as fire… 3.5kReads8.9Score231Shelves
29. 29 明 Emperor Shizu of the Ming: Reviving the Ming Dynasty 明世祖，中兴大明 Li Zhen理振Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Yan is reborn. The good news: he’s the emperor of the Great Ming. The bad news: the Great Ming is already gone. The Southern Ming court is on the verge of collapse, the Qing troops are pursuing them south, and the court keeps fleeing south… Li Yan: “I’m done running! I’ll fight the northern barbarians to the death!” Factional infighting? Kill them! We’ll fight our way from Guangdong back to Beijing! Li Dingguo, Zheng Chenggong, Gu Yanwu, Huang Zongxi. This time, they won’t be disappointed! 44.9kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves
30. 30 清 A Qing Dynasty Rebirth: The Big Shot Helps Me Win Over Zhen 清穿复仇，大佬助我谋禛心 Jia Xiaoqi嘉小麒Ancient Romance672k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + historical setting + sweet romance + court intrigue + a little household and harem drama + brotherhood] (Completed) I crossed three hundred years of time just to meet you, while you endured three hundred lonely years, waiting in vain for my return... Jianing wakes up one morning to find that she has transmigrated, and is forced to inherit the tragic memories of the original owner's final moments. Bullied and abused! Her belly cut open to save someone else's unborn child! The or 484Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This good book, buried under tomatoes, is clear, but it is unsystematic and respects history. Both the male and female protagonists have online IQs, and the history is good-looking. Everything he does is to protect the female protagonist. In front of outsiders: Deeply sinister, ruthless and not very talkative. In front of the heroine: He is moody and angry. This is my temperament, and it is so real in front of you! Personally, I feel that the character of the Fourth Master in this book is quite historically accurate.

31. 31 汉 A Chaotic World at the End of the Han: Speedrunning My Way to Empress 汉末乱世：一命速通做女帝 Li Hou黎侯Ancient Romance317k WordsOngoing [Set from the late Eastern Han through the Three Kingdoms era + female emperor + charismatic heroine (or perhaps a Mary Sue) + no System, but the heroine has mastered all kinds of essential skills] [The heroine marries twice, though other romantic interests may be hinted at; her daughter Li Xian inherits the throne] [Blurb] Li Shu, courtesy name Jiguang, childhood name A Shou, comes from the Yingchuan Li clan. Her family background is respectable enough for a reclusive scholar and distinguished 586Reads8.5Score101Shelves

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    "I Rebuilt the Mountains and Rivers in the Three Kingdoms" heroine Li Yao traveled to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. She started earlier than Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, and became the elder of the Three Kingdoms bosses. She slapped her thigh and shouted "I was born at the wrong time" at the beginning! As Shi Tongnu, she was proficient in various skills and took off without any system. Sun Jian, Cai Yan, Yizhou and Jingzhou were all "laughed and accepted" by her, and even Cao Cao's son was not spared, and Cao Cao was directly confused. Empress + strong heroine setting, Eastern Han Dynasty background to let yourself go, no one can watch it without saying a word of joy!

32. 32 穿 I Became the Sister of the Emperor Who Lost the Throne, and Accidentally Saved the Ming Dynasty 穿成堡宗他姐，一不小心拯救大明 Li Hou黎侯Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [As Historically Grounded as Possible + Empress + Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story + Slow Burn + Single Female Lead] [The figure on the cover is Huanhuan, based on fan art lovingly created by a reader. Artist ID: Xi Shizao Yue (Xizhao). The cloud-pattern material is from @Ning Mu - Ten Years of Ice-Drinking] [The author takes aim indiscriminately at everyone in the Ming dynasty except ordinary people. There is no tendency to mistreat women, and the women who oppose the heroine will not be abused. If 11.2kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves
33. 33 立 Founding the Han Dynasty 立汉 Redfall红落Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Establishing the Han (Han as in the Han people, not the Son of Heaven), also known as The Eldest Son of the Yuan Family in the Three Kingdoms. Yuan Tan, who had read Romance of the Three Kingdoms cover to cover, transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and becomes Yuan Tan. (Based on historical events, with some comic relief from Romance of the Three Kingdoms early on. No System. Not a wish-fulfillment story for beginners, so proceed with caution.) The protagonist is cunning, not a saint. (Cu 4.5kReads8.6Score387Shelves

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    No system, official historical context

34. 34 绥 Suiyang 绥阳 Mo Yuheng墨煜衡Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + Multiple Viewpoints + Long-form] An alternate-history ensemble inspired by the histories of the Tang and Song dynasties. The title means “to pacify and settle” and “vitality and prosperity.” Twelve years ago, Wang Zhizhou, the Grand Pillar State, died in Chang'an. The Fourth Prince was crippled overnight and sent to the frontier. This sudden turn of events shocked the court and triggered a series of earth-shattering upheavals that left officials throughout t 175Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You should give it a try!

35. 35 魂 I’ve Transmigrated into Gao Yang: No More Holding Back! 魂穿高洋：我不要藏拙了！ Layman Fang Hui方回居士Historical1.3M WordsOngoing He transmigrates as Gao Yang, the infamous beast of an emperor and madman in history, but fourteen years before the founding of Northern Qi. The Northern Wei has only recently split, and three states stand across the Central Plains. Even the Battle of Xiaoguan between Eastern and Western Wei has yet to begin! Forget becoming emperor. Unless he keeps a low profile and conceals his talents, there may not even be a future for him under the thumb of his older brother, Gao Cheng! He has before him th 21.9kReads7.6Score1.4kShelves

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    In the Northern and Southern Dynasties, there was no system

36. 36 争 Struggles for Supremacy in the Northern and Southern Dynasties: The Rebel Leader's Second Career 争霸南北朝：叛军头子再就业 Layman Fang Hui方回居士Historical737k WordsCompleted After centuries of turmoil, the Northern and Southern Dynasties are approaching their final chapter. In the north, the Northern Wei faces rebellions across the empire. In the south, the Southern Liang appears peaceful and prosperous, but currents of unrest churn beneath the surface. Although only a little over sixty years remain before Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, reunifies China, people of this era have no idea that long-awaited peace is about to return. Wang Ling was an ordinary office drone 1kReads8.4Score101Shelves
37. 37 穿 Transmigrating to the Late Ming: Leading a Peasant Uprising 穿越明末：带领农民起义 Chu Huan He楚环河Historical7.3M WordsOngoing Transmigration to the late Ming dynasty + Peasant Rebellion + Resistance against the Ming and Qing! (Respecting history + No cheats + No System + Slow-paced + Not a power fantasy!!) Wang Tie is an ordinary man with no particular skills. By a twist of fate, he transmigrates to the late Ming and early Qing, a chaotic era that is practically a living hell. How will he find a way to survive in this turbulent age?! And once he reaches the pinnacle of power, where will he lead this people and nat 14.7kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves
38. 38 娘 Mother, Please Stop Trying to Find Me a Concubine 娘，真的别给儿子纳妾啦 White Dragon, Don't Lurk白龙勿潜Historical811k WordsOngoing Multiple heroines + alternate history + political intrigue + feel-good power fantasy. Fasten your seat belts! Shen Zhian transmigrates into a wealthy merchant family in ancient times. As the family’s only son, he has a mother who cares only about producing heirs for the Shen family and is determined to take concubines for him so he can father more than a dozen sons. But the era he transmigrates into is one of turmoil. He had planned to lie flat, but has no choice but to be swept into the raging 9.3kReads—Score812Shelves

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    This one

39. 39 汉 No Three Kingdoms After the Han 汉后无三国 Crazy Fun疯玩Historical2.2M WordsOngoing When Liu Xia opens his eyes, it is the end of the Eastern Han dynasty. No System, no cheat, only memories of the modern world and a dream that later generations would laugh at: Restore the Han dynasty. The realm is in chaos. Dong Zhuo is dead, and the warlords have risen. Cao Cao is sharpening his blades in Yan Province, Yuan Shao rules the north, Liu Bei is still weaving mats and selling shoes, and Sun Ce of Jiangdong has yet to make a name for himself. No one knows the young man hiding in the 12.8kReads9.4Score1kShelves

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    No system, written according to the historical line

40. 40 北 The Northern Song Dynasty: A War Sparked by a Ginseng Root 北宋王朝：一棵人参引发的战争 Wild One in the Desert荒漠里的野子Historical194k WordsOngoing [Mystery] [Court Intrigue] [Warfare] [Yang Family Spear] The male lead, an architecture student, has barely transmigrated when he becomes a disciple of the Yang Family Generals. After meeting the female lead, he discovers she has a congenital illness and needs Korean ginseng to stay alive. To obtain ginseng from a vassal state, the modern-knowledge-wielding male lead starts out solving cases and gradually builds a small team. Later, he enters the court, recruits talented people, and schemes for 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you don't have a system, you have to be strict about it. If you write with a brain, you won't be able to pretend to be cool all the way, because the supporting characters and villains are not second-guessing. If you are talking about such a novel, I recommend this one.

41. 41 战 Warring States: Jin's Desperate Counterattack to Reclaim Han, Zhao, and Wei 战国：晋国绝地反击，收复韩赵魏 Feng Shaoshui封少水Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [This novel is set against the historical backdrop of the Partition of Jin. Familiarity with this event will help you enjoy the story.] [Ancient Warring States setting + rival states vying for supremacy + the Hundred Schools of Thought + political maneuvering + battles of wit and courage + no System + no harem + not for beginners] After transmigrating to the early Warring States period, he becomes Ji Jiujiu, the last ruler of Jin. His rise begins with infiltrating the Mohists. He keeps a low pro 3.8kReads8.8Score312Shelves

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    Warring States literature, no system, no novice

42. 42 大 The Ming Dynasty: A Picturesque Realm 大明之江山如画 A Little Bit Vulgar小小俗气Historical171k WordsCompleted Flying-fish robes, embroidered-spring sabers. Those who betray the country: kill! Those who embezzle and take bribes: kill! Those who disrupt the court: kill! Those who form factions for personal gain: kill! The splendor of a flourishing age is like willow fluff drifting in the wind. Currents churn beneath the court, treacherous officials lie in wait, and threats loom at the borders. Clad in a flying-fish robe and armed with an embroidered-spring saber, Xue Zhenyue serves as a Jinyiwei guard, w 7Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 万 The Tenth Year of Wanli: Taking Up My Post in Liaodong 万历十年：就藩辽东 A Little Bit Vulgar小小俗气Historical1.4M WordsCompleted The tenth year of the Wanli reign was a watershed moment for the Ming Empire. A host of upheavals converged that year, sending the dynasty down a path wholly different from the one laid out by history. Zhang Juzheng, the “Duke of Jiangling,” passed away. With the reformer who had upheld the “Wanli Renaissance” gone, a pillar of the empire collapsed. His unfinished reforms came to an abrupt halt, and old abuses in the bureaucracy returned. Ma Fang, a renowned general on the northern frontier, die 2.6kReads7.5Score169Shelves
44. 44 大 Ming's God of War, Zhu Di 大明战神朱棣 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical472k WordsCompleted Why do we love reading about him? Because he lived the way we wish we could: if you don’t like it, fight! If you lose, own it! If you win, don’t brag. He feigned madness, played the fool, and even ate pig feed in a pigsty. Then he fought his way from Beiping to Nanjing and seized the dragon throne with his own hands. Zhu Di, the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, was twenty when he was sent to govern Beiping. No one had any faith in this “Fourth Son.” His imperial father suspected him, his nephew trie 21.8kReads8.2Score1.5kShelves

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    Hot-blooded Ming Dynasty, hot-blooded Zhu Di...[Love][Like]

45. 45 残 The Dying Ming: A Desperate Poor Man Falls into Ruin, Then Defends China Again? 残明：坠入舍命穷人，再守华夏？ Mo Yu Su Jian莫语素笺Historical347k WordsOngoing [Late Ming Dynasty + No System + War + Military Life + Not a Power Fantasy + An Ordinary Man Protects China] To drive out the invaders, he chooses to become a blade, soaring like a hawk through the skies. When he opens his eyes again, the smoke of war has yet to clear, and the land has already changed. There are no advanced weapons and no foreknowledge of history. He can fly a fighter jet through the skies, but he cannot stop the starving from eating one another. He is skilled at armed night swi 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unsystematic

46. 46 铁 Ironblooded Late Ming 铁血残明 Ke Shanmeng柯山梦Historical2.5M WordsOngoing In the late Ming dynasty, Spain and Japan gradually restricted the outflow of silver, reversing the capital inflow that the Ming had enjoyed since the early sixteenth century. The commercial and smallholder economies that coexisted under the Ming were both hit by deflation. Combined with the effects of the Little Ice Age, one domino after another fell, plunging the realm into chaos. In the eleventh month of the sixth year of the Chongzhen reign, the roving rebels crossed the river south of Mianc 104.3kReads9.3Score11.1kShelves
47. 47 穿 How Do I Survive After Transmigrating to the End of the Western Han? 穿越西汉末年怎么破？ 114's Wolf114之狼Ancient Romance105k WordsOngoing [Female-led story + transmigration + no System + power struggles + strong leads + farming + updates every two days] At the end of the Western Han dynasty, Wang Mang was on the verge of usurping the throne, and chaos was about to engulf the land. She, Liu Shuang, transmigrated as Liu Kan's younger sister. Later, as the Han imperial family's eldest princess, she would remain unbowed when forced into marriage, set fire to the princess's residence, and flee to the northern frontier. Reborn in the fl 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Systemless

48. 48 大 A Cute History of the Great Song 大宋萌史 At University在大学Historical257k WordsCompleted A feast of history wrapped in humor, and a wondrous transmigration that lets the ancients speak like ordinary people. Open these pages and you’ll meet the “most familiar stranger” of them all: the Song dynasty, both rolling in riches and adorably timid, at once exquisitely literary and brimming with everyday warmth. Across a thousand years, it offers you a “transmigration ticket” covered in jokes. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical feast packed with humor, a wonderful time travel that allows the ancients to speak human language. Open it, and you will see the "most familiar stranger" - the Song Dynasty, who is both rich and cowardly, extremely literary and full of pyrotechnics, and is handing you a "time travel ticket" filled with jokes after a thousand years.

49. 49 司 Sima the Old Rogue 司马老贼 Tu Xuan土玄Historical895k WordsCompleted He is the gravedigger of Cao Wei and the founder of Western Jin. He is the “old rogue Sima,” and the last winner of the Three Kingdoms. Centered on Sima Yi, this novel unfolds a sweeping panorama of the late Han and Three Kingdoms era. Witness how he treads carefully under the suspicion of three generations of powerful rulers: Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui; how he and Zhuge Liang wage an ultimate contest of will and national strength at Mount Qi and the Wei River; and how, in his twilight years, 529Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    The novel has a lofty intention and a profound theme. It does not stop at simply describing the process of Sima's usurpation of the Wei Dynasty. Instead, it uses the "Oath of Luoshui" as the core image and moral torture, and deeply explores the complex relationship between power, morality, family and individuals in the torrent of history. The novel asks: On the bloody road to the highest power, how many oaths must be betrayed, how much morality must be sacrificed, and how many glimmers of humanity must be destroyed? This gaze into the inner abyss of historical figures gives the work an ideological weight that goes beyond ordinary historical novels.

50. 50 谈 A Talk About the Qing Dynasty 谈谈清朝 Wang Jian王减Historical225k WordsOngoing Nurhaci spent his whole life taking what he wanted. Hong Taiji took what he wanted while trying to whitewash his image. Shunzhi spent his whole life trying to whitewash his, and resorted to killing whenever he lost his temper. This is a true game of clearing levels. Nurhaci cleared the first. When Hong Taiji took the stage, the game leveled up, and he cleared the second. Shunzhi took up the baton and entered the final stage. But it was not until Kangxi that the game was truly beaten. Four genera 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book should be fine for killing time.

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