Looking for Historical or Alternate-History Novels With Good Prose and a Smart Protagonist 求历史文，或架空历史，文笔好，主角有脑子的

1. 751 真 A Real Eunuch: From the Start, I Castrated Myself and Mastered the Sunflower Manual 真太监：开局自宫，满级葵花宝典 Big Tiger大脑斧Historical1.1M WordsCompleted With the Sunflower Manual before him, Li Yi swings his blade without hesitation! “It’s only an inch or two. Piece of cake!” Once you’ve removed the root of your troubles, drawing your blade comes naturally! After mastering the divine art, he establishes the Western Depot. Powerful figures “voluntarily” join the Western Depot! Second Supervisor Dongfang Bubai: “The sun rises in the east, and I alone remain undefeated!” Third Supervisor Cao Zhengchun: “Hero Guihai, Miss Haitang!” Fourth Commander 14.5kReads8.7Score976Shelves
2. 752 三 The Romance of the Three Kingdoms' Beauties 三国群美传 Guan Yu Doesn't Brag关羽不吹牛Historical3.7M WordsOngoing Ling Yun, a special forces soldier, unexpectedly transmigrates to the late Eastern Han, finding himself in the chaotic Three Kingdoms, where warlords vie for supremacy. With the iron-willed strategies and combat experience of a modern soldier, he makes a name for himself amid the turmoil. No longer a lone hero from a traditional Three Kingdoms tale, he wins people over with his distinct charisma and exceptional ambition, gathering a host of civil and military officials and winning the hearts of 970Reads8.3Score105Shelves

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   When you think of the Three Kingdoms period, do you think of Cao Cao's great talent and strategy, Zhuge Liang's brilliant strategist, or the thrilling Battle of Red Cliffs? But did you know that behind those magnificent historical events, there was a group of women who quietly rewrote the course of the times with their wisdom and deep affection?

3. 753 晴 Clear Skies Along the Traveler’s Road 晴阳照行旅 Though the Flowers Fall Often花落虽频Historical754k WordsCompleted With a world-weary heart and a magical giant tree, Chen Ke arrives in the Great Xing Dynasty. That weary heart vanishes after a massacre, but he cannot find the magical tree that could return him to his own world. All he can do is strive to earn a place beneath the sun in the Great Xing Dynasty. 223Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   A distorted history is used to impersonate someone on the battlefield.

4. 754 回 Return to Ancient Times and Conquer the World 回到古代打天下 Almost Big Bro差不多小哥哥Historical608k WordsCompleted Long Fan, China's strongest special forces soldier, died alongside his enemy while carrying out a special mission in an island nation. He transmigrated into the body of Long Fan, the thirteenth prince of the Great Wu Dynasty in a parallel world. Facing retaliation from his royal brothers and the watchful eyes of neighboring kingdoms, he used modern knowledge to build weapons and invent new things. He founded the Dragon Guards, who never lost a battle. The enemy empress, divine maidens and sainte 730Reads8.3Score101Shelves

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   Long Fan, a modern-day special forces soldier, transmigrates to the Great Wu Dynasty. He assembles the Heavenly Dragon Special Forces, manufactures rifles, cannons, and other firearms, instantly activating an invincible mode, sweeping across the continent, and vying for world domination...

5. 755 惊 The Horror Realm: Entering the Strange World from a Psychiatric Hospital 惊悚领域：从精神病院进入诡世界 Tender Little Puppy香嫩的小狗Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing (The hardcover edition has been published!) [Infinite Flow] [Original Horror Instances] [Mild Horror] “Chen Ji murdered his mother a week ago and spent three days with her corpse before he was arrested.” “You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and are about to be transferred to a psychiatric hospital for supervision.” “Do you have anything to say?” The black-haired boy before them slowly raised his head, his expression calm. “I’ll say it again.” “The thing I killed wasn’t my mother...” “It w 314.1kReads9.5Score58.8kShelves
6. 756 大 Great Zhou: From Brothel Servant to Power Behind the Throne 大周：从青楼杂役到权倾朝野 Earl Dials福尔屌斯Historical152k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue + low martial arts + harem + rebellion + the Opium War + ruling the world] Lin Yi, a history PhD student, finds himself in the body of a servant. He has no System, no cheat, only a wretched background and a lifetime of humiliation. The world is blind, insulting me, cursing me, bullying me, and ruining me. What should I do? Answer: If they can be killed, kill them. So, on a moonless night, Lin Yi cut off all sixty-six heads in the Marquis's residence and embarked on a path of 10Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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   A political intrigue story. A dark horse.

7. 757 孔 The Lost Writings of Confucius’s School 孔门遗笔 Kong Yiji from The Great Learning上大人中的孔乙己Historical228k WordsOngoing #HistoricalTransmigration #SystemPowerFantasy #RiseFromPoverty #DualSystemEvolution Modern history graduate student Kong Zhao transmigrates into the Southern Qi dynasty and activates two Systems: the “Fragments of Que Village Manuscripts” and the “Wen” Brush. Thus begins the thousand-year legacy of six generations of the Kong clan. From safeguarding the embers amid the chaos of the Northern and Southern dynasties, to establishing the imperial examination system in the flourishing Sui and Tang dy —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 758 我 I Wanted to Break Off the Engagement, but Ended Up with a Harem 我欲退婚，结果妻妾成群 Xi Wu Xu嘻唔许Historical473k WordsOngoing Shen Yi's soul transmigrates into the Great Jin dynasty, where he becomes the adopted son of a eunuch. Drawing on the knowledge from his previous life, he sets out to build a business empire amid the chaos of the age. But penniless, he needs startup capital. His plan is to get his engagement called off so he can claim the betrothal gifts. 280Reads6.6Score—Shelves
9. 759 我 I Went on a Rampage in the Late Tang Dynasty 我在晚唐杀疯了 Shence Army Yaya神策军押牙Historical245k WordsOngoing Li Tao, a modern-day wage slave, accidentally transmigrates into the body of Li Ye, Emperor Zhaozong of Tang. Using every means at his disposal, he purges powerful eunuchs from the court and establishes a new army. Then he crushes Wang Jian, outmaneuvers Li Maozhen, intimidates Han Jian, corners Zhu Wen, and tramples Li Keyong. Amid the chaos, he restores order and brings the Tang dynasty back to greatness! 166Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book has good logic and is worth reading!

10. 760 将 A General's Grudge 将军恨 The Last Bowl of Wontons最后一碗抄手Historical273k WordsOngoing No System, alternate history, no cheat powers, humorous, slow burn, no harem, realistic approach. Read with care if any of that bothers you. The turbulent Three Kingdoms era has come to a close. Chen Yu often laments the irreversible fall of Shu Han, regretting that after the Wei and Jin dynasties, Huaxia plunged into three centuries of chaos. It's hard not to wonder: if Ji Han had united the realm and continued the history of the Han dynasty, could the tragic history of people being reduced to 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a really good watch, and the main character is exactly my type. The plot is also very interesting, full of twists and turns, making you want to keep watching. You should definitely check it out!

11. 761 忠 Chronicles of the Zhongwu Army: Rivalry Among Eight Clans 忠武军镇录：八族纷争 Feng Shui Sailfish风水旗鱼Historical300k WordsOngoing [Late Tang/Five Dynasties] [Meticulously researched historical novel] [Military strategy and political intrigue] [No System] [No transmigration] In the fifth year of Qianfu under Emperor Xizong of Tang (878), flames of war erupted between the Yellow and Huai Rivers. Huang Chao and Shang Rang once again joined forces, sweeping across the Central Plains, and the age of chaos, with regional military governors carving up the lands east of the Pass, began with a thunderous roar. Under the Zhongwu Arm 12Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 762 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 211Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel featuring two strong protagonists vying for power in a chaotic era of bloodshed and cannibalism. Each character is vividly portrayed, showcasing the hardships of survival in such a turbulent world and the brutality of war. The first half focuses on court intrigue, while the second half revolves around the struggle for supremacy. The plot twists and intricate schemes are brilliantly designed, and the author's writing style is distinctly classical.

13. 763 雪 Snow Covers the Bow and Blade 雪满弓刀 Wu Wei吴蔚Historical435k WordsCompleted On October 6, 721, the ninth year of the Kaiyuan era, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang established the Shuofang Military Governorate, headquartered in Lingzhou, whose former site lies in present-day Wuzhong, Ningxia. Zhang Yue, Minister of War and chancellor, became its first military governor. From then on, Shuofang shouldered the task of repelling invasions from northern peoples. Its military governors over the years, including Zhang Yue, Wang Jun, and Wang Zhongsi, were all prominent ministers. Besid 2.4kReads9.3Score250Shelves
14. 764 晚 The Late Tang Dynasty: A Changing World (Two-Volume Set) 晚唐风云（全二册） Lin Quan林泉Historical571k WordsCompleted Set against the late Tang’s separatist regional governors and peasant uprisings, Late Tang Turmoil portrays the social and historical landscape of upheaval and profound change in the final years of the dynasty, as well as the individual fates of historical figures caught up in the shifting times. It depicts the major historical events and complex social conditions that unfolded as the Tang declined, regional governors fought for power, and the dynasty ultimately fell. 23Reads9.1Score—Shelves
15. 765 逆 A History of Negentropy 逆熵史 Ten for Ten十打十Historical123k WordsOngoing Is transmigrating to ancient times really so great? You can't speak the language. The pronunciation of Middle Chinese is vastly different from what we speak today. How much modern knowledge can you remember? How much can you actually use? Poetry, literature, math, physics, and chemistry: how much can you recall? Memorize a poem and get a city? Oh no, no, no, no~ Household registers from Dunhuang in the Tang dynasty show that ordinary farmers worked an average of 14 hours a day. Before the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a fictional world, and the protagonist is intelligent. I'm just speculating about it myself; I can't comment on the writing quality.

16. 766 唐 The Tang Dynasty Wasn't All That: Part Six, The Yuanhe Revival 唐史并不如烟·第六部：元和中兴 Qu Changchun曲昌春Historical180k WordsCompleted Tang History Is Not as Dull as Smoke recounts the history of the Tang dynasty in a lighthearted, witty style. This is the sixth book in the series, focusing on the turbulent history of the reigns of Emperors Dezong, Shunzong, and Xianzong after the An Lushan Rebellion was quelled. Emperor Dezong's life was full of contradictions. At first, he was determined to accomplish great things, but later he settled for getting by; at first, he championed frugality, but later he amassed private wealth. Dur 35Reads9.4Score—Shelves
17. 767 乱 The World in Chaos: Biographies of Heroes from the Late Luan Dynasty 乱世天下：栾末英雄列传 Clouds and Water Are Ink云水皆墨Historical365k WordsOngoing [Traditional style + ensemble cast + alternate history + war + power struggle] His benefactor, the great general, died for his country by taking his own life. Little Wuzi witnessed it but was powerless to change the outcome. Even after death, his lingering soul could not bear to fade away. By a stroke of fate, he traveled back a hundred years. The long sweep of history unfolded before his eyes like a scroll: The great clans were arrogant and domineering. How could their power be confined to one 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In chaotic times, who reigns supreme? The victor is king, the vanquished is condemned. Petty schemes and tricks amount to little; true heroism lies in assessing the situation and seizing opportunities.

18. 768 纨 The Spoiled Young Heir Can’t Reform, So He Keeps Slacking Off and Acting Like a Nobody 纨绔世子洗不白，继续摆烂不当人 Ink-Nourished Scholar墨润书生Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy + prince of a royal household + shameless protagonist + no System + no golden finger + a little political scheming] I burned three sacks of joss paper for Qingming Festival, and the underworld bailiff mistook it for a display of wealth. Without a word, he hooked my soul! The King of Hell thought I was a curious case and granted me another chance at life. I transmigrated straight into the body of the notorious wastrel heir to a noble household! Reform myself? I tried. It was 7.4kReads7.9Score547Shelves

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    [No cheat codes][No system][Lighthearted and humorous][Single female lead] Who would have thought that burning three sacks of paper money for himself during Qingming Festival would attract the underworld messengers? The King of Hell, having no other choice, simply gave him a "second chance at life," and he instantly transmigrated into the nation's number one (wan ku, a spoiled brat), the universally hated "live beast" prince! He desperately tried to clear his name, but the more he tried, the worse it got, and in the end, he simply continued to be a lazy bum. Emperor: "Where's Yang Xiaoning? I told him to reflect on his actions, but he went and started tearing down the Ministry of Revenue's doors?" Crown Prince: "Where's my cousin? I need to borrow some money from him to win my father's money." General's daughter: "Where's your prince? When are you going to marry me? He promised to tear down my wall, why isn't he here yet? Grandpa has already bought the bricks for the wall." ... Everyone hoped he would turn over a new leaf, but he insisted on being a "scoundrel"—after all, being a lazy bum was much more enjoyable than being a good boy.

19. 769 穿 Transmigrating to Great Qian as a Prince 穿越大乾当王爷 Wang Dongdong, a Late Bloomer大器晚成的王冬冬Historical627k WordsCompleted A worthless man from the twenty-first century transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty and tries his best to keep his head down. Instead, he is first made the Great Qian’s first non-imperial prince. Afraid the emperor will grow suspicious, he tries even harder to stay under the radar, only to gradually become the Great Qian’s richest man, the first prince to serve as a grand secretary in its Grand Secretariat, a pillar protecting the realm, and a minister entrusted with the emperor’s heir. He say 125Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has to be arranged, absolutely. If you don't get a good five chapters, please just slap me in the face.

20. 770 天 The Cataclysm of the Celestial Empire 天朝浩劫 Shui Shui Miao Miao Shui水水淼淼水Historical363k WordsOngoing Jing’an Office squad leader Jiang Chenli only wants to save up for his wedding and live a quiet life. But after rescuing a little girl, he is swept into the power struggles of the Jing Tian Prefecture. The mysterious identity of Zhao Wangshu, the truth behind the Human Pivot Case, the Heavenly Capital of Jade Capital suspended in the night sky, strange beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and a pact between a true dragon and Emperor Taizu: when the protagonist tears away the veil of tr 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The sergeant of the Jing'an Division takes an unconventional approach to rescuing people, first calculating the costs of salary, losses, and other expenses, resulting in a hilarious scene. While investigating a bank robbery at night, they unexpectedly discover a young child being used as a "human sacrifice," exposing the dark secrets of the imperial court. The plot is a blend of humor and suspense.

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