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. 101 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 84.3kReads9.3Score8.5kShelves
2. 102 钻 I Dug into Ancient Tombs to Protect My General and Our Homeland 钻进坟墓找古人，护我将军与河山 It's Jiang Lai是姜莱吖Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Modern college student Ling Zhi X tragic Southern Song general Zhao Yan X gentle Yuan dynasty crown prince Zhenjin] [Ensemble cast focus + clean ancient romance + fated love + sweetness and heartbreak + battles of wits + national stakes] After getting herself into huge trouble, college student Ling Zhi goes to the tomb of the ancient figure she worships to clear her head. To her surprise, the tomb entrance opens, and she is transported to Lin'an in the Southern Song, where the nation's gates ha 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A woman transmigrates to the Southern Song Dynasty, a tale of mutual protection and balancing family and country in a chaotic world. It's not mindless sweetness, but a poignant and thrilling story. The female lead is intelligent, the general male lead is her ideal man, and the second male lead is gentle and restrained.

3. 103 重 Reborn in the Late Qing: Looking Down on the Great Powers 重生清末之傲视列强 I Don't Know Much About History不太懂历史Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Battleships and Big Guns + Industrial Technology + The Rise of the Far East After transmigrating to a parallel world, I was always one step ahead technologically, with one advanced weapon after another! See how Chu Chen turns the tide in the most desperate of times! 9kReads8.3Score457Shelves

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   A different kind of late Qing Dynasty, where the protagonist navigates between the Qing court and foreign powers, establishes a new army, develops science and technology industries, controls the southeast, and extends his influence to the northwest, northeast, and Southeast Asia. Ultimately, he overthrows the Qing court, ignites World War I, and forces the foreign powers to submit!

4. 104 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Historical905k WordsOngoing Multiple heroines + alternate world + political intrigue + satisfying power fantasy Shen Zhi'an transmigrates into an ancient family of merchants as its only son. To ensure the Shen family line continues, his mother is intent on taking concubines for him so he can father a dozen sons. Shen Zhi'an's own dream is to live as a spoiled young master. But the world is in turmoil, and the Jiangnan Shen family has become a target of the imperial court. Shen Zhi'an has no choice but to flee. In Great Zho 5.4kReads—Score376Shelves

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   The writing is really good.

5. 105 大 Great Ming: You Punch a Warhorse to Death, and You Say You Want to Be a Civil Official? 大明一拳打死战马你说要当文官？ I Eat Beef with Cilantro我吃牛肉加香菜Historical550k WordsOngoing Chen Dong transmigrates to the Yongle era. During Zhu Di’s first northern campaign, he starts out tending horses in the rear with Yu Qian and awakens the Immortal Civil Official System. Since he is on the battlefield, why is the System’s first reward the strength of a hegemon? What? The System is only active for three days? If he doesn’t become one of Zhu Di’s civil officials within three days, the System will shut down automatically, take back his rewards, and start a death countdown. Just then 2.8kReads—Score134Shelves

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6. 106 白 Young Riders Beneath the White Horse and Western Wind 白马西风少年行 Cold Moon Shining on a Lotus Pod冷月照莲蓬Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted On a moonlit night by the river, she saves an exceptionally beautiful “girl,” unaware that she has uncovered the most sordid secret of the powerful. At fifteen, he is a peerless beauty kept as a forbidden possession, and a vengeful soul burdened with a blood feud. At twenty, she is pure and noble, with the heart of a chivalrous heroine and a tender soul, yet she is forced into this twisted storm of power and desire. As the marquis’s cavalry closes in, she protects the broken boy, fleeing for 1.7kReads8.9Score189Shelves

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   Pure martial arts, no face-slapping or overpowered moments, no system, no spatial abilities, no time travel, no rebirth, no cheat codes. The protagonist, powerless, relies solely on his intelligence to defeat the most skilled and intelligent villain in the world. The plot is logically sound, a thrilling and action-packed martial arts world. The male lead is a male concubine, the female lead a chivalrous heroine, the strongest light in the male lead's dark life, and the male lead loves the female lead more than his own life!

7. 107 赤 Red Sky: The Dynasty Cycle 赤霄：王朝周期律 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical342k WordsOngoing Note: This is an epic war story. Don’t see that the protagonists are two men and assume it’s the sort of “two male leads” story some female readers enjoy. It isn’t! There are two male protagonists named here only because there isn’t room to list more than a dozen. Each subsequent volume will have its own protagonist, and the complete story will feature more than a dozen protagonists. Each protagonist belongs to a different historical period. Faced with the crises of their time, whether struggles 147Reads—Score—Shelves

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8. 108 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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   This book is excellent!

9. 109 士 The Rise of the Great Clans 士族崛起 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 352Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend reading this one; it's part of the Three Kingdoms series. It tells the story of how the protagonist, Shi Hui, started in Jiaozhou and rose to power in the late Han Dynasty. 😎

10. 110 双 Dual Transmigration: Hardship in the Fantasy World, Luxury in the City 双穿：玄幻吃苦，都市享福 Jin Shiliu金十六Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Also titled: My Fantasy World Corpse Scavenging Makes Me Invincible, My City Life Makes Me a Tycoon Dual-world travel (fantasy and modern city), feel-good power fantasy with no suffering for the protagonist, all thrills from start to finish. The protagonist gains a devouring space, letting him act as a middleman between the modern city and the fantasy world, making a fortune while pursuing immortality. In the fantasy world, the devouring space can consume cultivators' corpses and memories, the 59.4kReads8.8Score6.2kShelves

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    🤩Open this book and you'll discover that the joy of being an emperor far exceeds your imagination! With countless beauties in the harem, three thousand women are captivated by you💖, soft and fragrant jade in your arms, endless tender moments, indulging in extravagant and romantic pleasures.

11. 111 人 In Great Tang, I Helped Build a Golden Age 人在大唐，盛世有我 Let Go of That Sheep and Let Me Butcher It放开那只羊让我宰Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System, no golden finger] [Farming and road building, waterworks, academies, urban redevelopment] [Transmigrate to the Tang Dynasty, respect history, integrate into history, change history, make up for regrets] Li Huai, a man from a later age, arrives in the early years of the Zhenguan era. Believing that when poor, one should look after oneself, and when prosperous, help the whole world, he gradually transforms his own estate, then goes on to transform the entire Tang Dynasty. 539Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Respect history, refer to history, integrate into history, and change history.

12. 112 大 Great Song: I Will Never Sell My Realm 大宋：朕的江山不卖 The Northernmost Man Beyond the Arctic北极以北男人之男Historical111k WordsOngoing Court intrigue and ordinary street folk, bloody warfare and tender romance. A lighthearted, humorous style brings history to life in all its weight. A fresh perspective reveals the extraordinary story of an ordinary person. No godlike protagonist, no high-tech gadgets, no cardboard-cutout cast, and no mindless power fantasy. The author comes to you with heartfelt sincerity and a distinctive style! Sample: After seeing her husband off, Su hurried out as soon as she had a moment to spare. She spot 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is my own work, a unique historical fiction. No supernatural technology, no godlike protagonist, no cheap thrills. It features brutal warfare, refreshing romance, lighthearted humor, and a weighty historical tone. Lin Qiao presents this work with sincerity and excellent writing; feel free to criticize!

13. 113 重 Reborn to Topple the Great Song 重生之颠覆大宋 Reborn Wu Dalang重生武大郎Historical2.0M WordsCompleted I transmigrated and became the crown prince, but unfortunately, I was the crown prince of a fallen dynasty... When the Jingkang Incident arrived, the crown prince had no choice but to flee Kaifeng. The Jurchens pursued him, and Prince Kang, Zhao Gou, was after him too. Eventually, he had no choice but to escape to the northwest, only to find that the powerful minister Zhe Keqiu was there as well... After defeating Zhe Keqiu, he finally took control of the government. He built up the military a 7.5kReads8.4Score746Shelves

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    The writing is excellent, and the rating is high.

14. 114 皇 The Emperor Has Just Stripped the Princes of Their Fiefs, and I’ve Raised an Army in Rebellion! 皇帝刚削藩，我就起兵造反！ Riding a Wild Boar骑着野猪Historical826k WordsCompleted An alternate history with no System or cheat powers, focused on strategy and warfare. A ruler vies for the realm, the nobles for territory, the scholar-officials for power, the people of the world for status, and the common folk for food and clothing. If you are not in their position, you cannot understand what they are fighting for. Become a feudal lord, and think you can live the carefree life of a prince? That is merely what you imagine you would do as a lord, because you are not in that posi 717Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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    Alternate history, no system, cheat codes.

15. 115 穿 I Transmigrated as the German Emperor: I'll Restore Germany to Glory! 穿越德皇：我重振德意志！ Spring Field Meow春田喵Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Zhao Zheng, a PhD in history, wakes up to find that he has taken over the body of Wilhelm II, Germany’s last emperor, in 1918! He has only two days before his abdication! Berlin is in turmoil, mutinous sailors seize power, and the Entente powers mass their troops at the border. The once-glorious Second Reich is on the brink of collapse! But armed with a century of historical knowledge, Zhao Zheng refuses to repeat the tragedy! He kicks the arrogant powerbroker Ludendorff aside and seizes iron-fi 44.3kReads8.0Score4.1kShelves

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    I recommend a traditional military history book; it's neither systematic nor mindless.

16. 116 上 I Went to the Wrong Grave and Mistook a Female Ghost for One of My Own 上错坟，不小心把女鬼当成自己人 I'm Drifting Deep in the Sea我在深飘飘Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [One female lead, the male lead isn't invincible, not a wish-fulfillment story, supernatural, metaphysics. If it's not your cup of tea, please don't flame. This story is entirely fictional. The leads practice both Buddhism and Taoism. If you're the type to nitpick, read with caution!] “Year after year, I come to pay respects to my ancestors, yet year after year I'm still stuck working. I'm not happy over here, and you might be going hungry over there. Bless your grandson with a prosperous year, 19.7kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves
17. 117 我 I Really Don't Have Bad Intentions 我真没有坏心思 Holding the Moon手捧月亮Historical579k WordsCompleted [Please ignore the over-the-top, silly title] [Transmigration] [Alternate History] [Lighthearted] [Feel-Good Fiction] Ning Yuan wakes up one morning to discover he has transmigrated to an ancient world. He had planned to keep his head down, be a “sage,” and enjoy a carefree, lazy life. Unfortunately... If the farmers can't get enough to eat, he'll just grow potatoes and corn... If the scholars of other nations are too arrogant, he'll just present them with five thousand years of cultural wisdom. 1.3kReads8.8Score103Shelves

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    The first book is a bit funny and a bit action-packed; it doesn't have a single female lead, but it's not like the author just takes in everyone he meets. I haven't finished the second book yet, but the synopsis sounds quite appealing.

18. 118 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
19. 119 最 The Mightiest Emperor 最强万岁爷 Stone Buddha石佛Historical3.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Strongest Emperor. A special forces soldier transmigrates and becomes an emperor, only to find that treacherous ministers are plotting to usurp the throne and his wife has drawn her sword to take her own life! Assassins from the secretive Luo Wang organization lurk throughout the capital, the black market is shrouded in mystery, and the Qing Prince's faction is at the height of its power! When Zhou Jian flies into a rage, the treacherous officials filling the court will spill b 5.7kReads8.8Score537Shelves
20. 120 回 Back in the Zhenguan Era as the Crown Prince 回到贞观当太子 Cang Sheng苍笙Historical1.5M WordsCompleted "A sagely ruler embodies the virtue of an emperor, pacifying the people within and suppressing the barbarians without. He is endowed with the pure, unyielding essence of Heaven and Earth and the refined beauty of rivers and mountains. His talent surpasses all in his age, his spirit towers over the ages, his wisdom is enough to understand all the world's changes, and his courage is enough to seize command from an entire army. Brilliant as jade atop a peak, vast as the moon reflected on water, he 2.2kReads8.2Score110Shelves
21. 121 四 Fourth Uncle, Are You Going to Pacify the Rebellion in Feng Tian Too? 四叔，你也要奉天靖难？ A Little Bit Vulgar小小俗气Historical452k WordsOngoing In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, the Eastern Palace falls into disarray, and the position of Crown Prince remains undecided. Zhu Yuntong, the legitimate grandson of Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, watches helplessly as his grandfather favors the refined and gentle Zhu Yunwen. He knows that, as a “hardheaded sort,” he has no chance of becoming heir. Rather than let himself be manipulated at court in Nanjing, he decides to request a fief in distant, remote Little Ryukyu. Claiming that he “wishes to d 133Reads—Score104Shelves
22. 122 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 5.1kReads8.1Score195Shelves

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    The first book is very interesting; you can check it out when you're looking for something to read.

23. 123 水 Water Margin: I Became Wu Dalang from the Start 水浒之开局成了武大郎 Words Breathe文字呼吸Historical1.3M WordsCompleted After a car accident, Wu Da, a PhD in history, discovers that he has transmigrated into the world of Water Margin. And he’s become Wu Dalang! From the start, Pan Jinlian is feeding him medicine, but Wu Da takes her virginity first and transforms into the most handsome man under heaven! He kills Ximen Qing, bathing the Mandarin Duck Tower in blood! He brings the 108 heroes of the Heavenly Spirits and Earthly Fiends to heel, pacifies the Liao, campaigns against Fang La, and wipes out the Jin army! 938Reads8.2Score103Shelves
24. 124 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 3kReads7.5Score203Shelves
25. 125 重 Reborn: Back to 1983 to Become a Tycoon 重生：回到1983当富翁 Half Gratitude, Half Grudge恩怨各一半Urban3.4M WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available on JD.com! The text has been carefully revised and is even more exciting. There are plenty of discounts right now, so if you're interested, go grab a copy!) Zhou Yufeng, a corporate CEO, unexpectedly returns to 1983, an era of planned economies and feeling one's way across the river by touching the stones. With his lovely wife wanting a divorce and his younger brother and sister struggling to get by, watch as he turns the business world upside down and changes 130.9kReads9.3Score16.1kShelves
26. 126 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 12kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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    The idea originated from reading Li Yibing's biography of Su Dongpo, where I discovered that Su Dongpo's youngest son, Su Dun, who died young, was the same age as Li Qingzhao and Emperor Huizong of Song. For this dish of vinegar, I made dumplings. In 1084, a 21-year-old youth transmigrated into the body of Su Dongpo's youngest son, Su Dun. At this time—there were still 9 years before his father Su Dongpo was exiled to the ends of the earth; 17 years before the marriage of the talented Li Qingzhao; and 33 years before the fall of Bianjing and the devastation of the Jingkang Incident. He followed his father through exile, organized trade groups, turned Hainan Island into a maritime trade and military base, subdued three of the "Six Traitors" and brought them to his service, diligently worked to train Emperor Huizong, prevented the Jingkang Incident by eliminating Zhao Mingcheng, and married the talented Li Qingzhao.

27. 127 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
28. 128 龙 The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Historical163k WordsOngoing “The emperor in Chang’an, the army of the Wei residence.” The Wei residence’s household troops had become a thing of the past beneath the executioner’s blade, while the emperor in Chang’an lived in constant fear amid troubles both within and without. Does an emperor have some special birthright? Whoever commands the strongest troops and finest horses becomes emperor! Flames raged everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang was now divided among rival regional warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! A first-person narrative set during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, slow-burn (you'll be a bystander in the early stages), no system, no cheat codes, no modern technology, no pretentiousness, no mindless simplistic plots, no idiotic moments. It features history, characters, war, intrigue, and strategy. An adopted son seizes power, controls regional warlords, and ultimately unifies the country, continuing the five-hundred-year golden age of the Tang Dynasty!

29. 129 后 The Chronicles of Later Zhao, Volume One: The Biography of Shi Le 后赵演义第一卷石勒传 Chrysanthemum on the Stone Palace Bank石宫岸菊Historical396k WordsCompleted Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to the throne. Born into the lower ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to prominence with a band of “eighteen horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and founded the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced a number of reforms: he established the Imperial Academy, reduced taxes and corvée labor, and appointed the Han official Zhang Bin to high office. He also created a “thre 377Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Chapter Sixteen: Three Arrows Fired Simultaneously to Settle the Wind and Clouds; Tiger Returns to its Cage to Subdue the Fierce and Unruly. In the General Xiangguo's mansion, the air seemed to freeze, the heavy pressure making even the candlelight flicker. The aftershocks of Liu Yao's ascension to the throne had not yet subsided when the devastating news of Shi Hu's massacre of surrendered generals, his instigation of the rebellion in Changshan, and the subsequent invasion of Liu Kun's army was poured over them like a bucket of ice water. Inside the hall, all the civil and military officials held their breath, their gazes fixed on Zhang Bin, the Right Chief Secretary. Zhang Bin's face was ashen, his gaze rapidly sweeping across the three key locations—Chang'an, Pingyang, and Changshan—on the map. A moment later, his eyes flashed with a sharp light. He stepped forward, his voice clear and firm, instantly breaking the deathly silence: "General! Although this situation is perilous, the opportunity to break it lies within it! I have three strategies that can determine the outcome!" Shi Le's clenched fist loosened slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Speak quickly, sir!" "First, delay declaring yourself emperor and raise the banner of righteousness!" Zhang Bin pointed towards Chang'an, "Although Liu Yao has preemptively declared himself emperor, his power base is in Guanzhong, isolated from Hebei and the Central Plains. His 'Zhao' state is newly established, and the people's hearts are not yet with him. If you, General, rush to declare yourself emperor now, you will become the target of everyone's hatred, which will only unite Liu Kun, Wang Jun, and even the Jin dynasty in Jiangdong in their hatred! We should temporarily conceal our ambitions and continue to raise the banner of 'punishing the traitor Jin Zhun and restoring the Han dynasty (or, in other words, avenging the Liu family)'! Liu Yao is also using this banner. I will contend with him for 'who is the legitimate ruler' and 'who is the true avenger of the Liu family'!"

30. 130 明 The Son of Heaven 明天子 Famous Sword Manor名剑山庄Historical3.4M WordsCompleted Reborn in the middle of the Ming Dynasty, he finds himself inhabiting the body of an eight-year-old child. But that’s not important. What matters is that he is the crown prince, the heir to the throne! In simple terms, this is the story of an eight-year-old emperor’s rise: seizing the palace, governing the court, bringing peace to the people, quelling internal unrest, recruiting talent, improving agriculture, and developing commerce... Through civil and military accomplishments, he will restore 151Reads8.6Score—Shelves
31. 131 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Historical1.2M 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, 39.7kReads8.7Score3.1kShelves

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    Late Ming Dynasty historical documents

32. 132 相 Prime Minister Zhuge's Northern Expedition, Liu Shan Leads Wei Yan in a Surprise Attack on Chang'an 相父北伐，刘禅率魏延奇袭长安 Mulin Shanbao霂霖山宝Historical3.0M WordsCompleted A purple-gold crown binds his hair. He wears a red brocade robe embroidered with flowers from Xichuan, armor linked with beast-faced plates, and a beautifully crafted lion-patterned belt. In his hand is a gleaming gold, tiger-headed spiked club, and beneath him is a Fire Dragon steed. And you're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: “For internal affairs, ask Imperial Father. For external affairs, ask the Chancellor. If there's anything else we can't decide, ask Wolong!” Zhuge Liang: “Your Maje 6.3kReads8.7Score516Shelves

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    Wearing a purple-gold crown to bind his hair, a red cotton robe adorned with a hundred flowers from Sichuan, and a chainmail armor with beast-faced heads, he had a lion-headed belt around his waist, wielded a gleaming gold tiger-head mace, and rode a fiery dragon steed. You're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: "For internal affairs, consult the Prime Minister; for external affairs, consult the Chancellor; for all matters, consult the Sleeping Dragon!" Zhuge Liang: "This rebellious son doesn't want to concern himself with anything!"

33. 133 大 Great Ming: Your Majesty, Kneel Down. I Have a Favor to Ask 大明：皇上快跪下，臣求你一件事 Tang Dynasty Yanzu大唐彦祖Historical1.1M WordsCompleted (Power fantasy, not your thing? Keep out.) During the Wanli era of the Great Ming, every official spoke up for justice, impeaching Sun Jiye, the only son of the Earl of Yingcheng, for bullying and dominating the market, throwing his weight around, committing every kind of evil, disgracing the scholar's name, and running amok. His crimes were unforgivable. He deserved to be torn apart by five horses, with his entire clan exterminated. What? Oh, your uncle is the Wanli Emperor... In that case, nev 159kReads8.9Score20.4kShelves
34. 134 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 386.2kReads9.2Score32.8kShelves

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    🌈🌈🌈Historical fiction, a time-travel story with a fantastical twist. A modern person transmigrates to an unknown world, to a dynasty that doesn't exist in history. Upon arrival, the protagonist is the son of a duke, a spoiled young master. The protagonist's first act involves debunking the emperor's talent list…

35. 135 大 Great Ming: I Swore Brotherhood with Wanli, and Zhang Juzheng Laughed in Exasperation 大明：我和万历结拜，张居正气笑 A Jar of Daughter's Red一坛女儿红Historical1.2M WordsOngoing In the seventh year of the Wanli reign, there were occasional droughts and floods across the land, but all in all, the weather was favorable. Zhang Juzheng’s reforms were already bearing fruit, and the wealth and opportunities brought by Longqing’s opening of maritime trade hinted at a revival of the Great Ming. Everything was proceeding along its destined course, until Lin Lang transmigrated into this world. … Xu Wei: Lin Lang is my friend despite our difference in age. We forged imperial edic 138.5kReads8.6Score13.4kShelves
36. 136 奋 Striving in the First Year of Hongwu 奋斗在洪武元年 Imperial Nobility天煌贵胄Historical2.8M WordsCompleted The good news: I transmigrated. The bad news: I transmigrated to the first year of Hongwu. Who else can relate? I, Young Master Yang, got press-ganged right from the start and became one of Emperor Zhu Chongba's proud wage slaves. 14.7kReads8.9Score925Shelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates to the northern region of the early Ming Dynasty, to a county town recently recaptured by General Chang Yuchun. He's forcibly conscripted as the county magistrate, as he's the only scholar in the entire town. Without a system, he must build the county and surrounding villages, outsmarting the gentry left over from the Yuan Dynasty. There are also clever office workers around, who will likely manage upwards, beginning the daily battles of wits against Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao, and their ministers. [Cool]

37. 137 天 The Rise and Fall of the World Are Mine to Rule 天下兴亡我为王 I'm Just Someone Who Keeps Getting Rejected我是一个一直扑街Historical406k WordsCompleted “Chief, you're awake?”… What do you mean, transmigrating here didn't come with a golden finger? What do you mean the government troops are coming to wipe out our stronghold? What do you mean an age of chaos is about to begin? Then there's only one thing to do: step forward, throw myself into the fray, and fight my way through this chaotic age… 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Intelligent and intelligent, set in an alternate history.

38. 138 大 Great Ming: Reborn as the Chongzhen Emperor, I Choose to Give Up 大明：开局穿成崇祯，我选择摆烂 Ka Ka Ka Ka Bu卡卡卡卡布Historical504k WordsOngoing (No System!! Not a naive, inexperienced protagonist!! Not a wish-fulfillment story!! If that bothers you, read with caution!! This is a Chongzhen transmigration story rooted in the historical facts of the late Ming!!) (Absolutely no System! Don't believe the bad-faith review-bombing from black PR studios! I've been targeted!) History's dead ends are never rewritten with a casual stroke of a transmigrator's pen. Yuan Chonghuan's crimes and contributions, Sun Chuanting's life and death, Li Zich 1.9kReads6.1Score107Shelves

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    A true historical novel about the Chongzhen Emperor, well worth reading!

39. 139 开 From the Start, Armed with Just a Blade, I Slaughter My Way from Death Row to Regent 开局一把刀从天牢死囚杀成摄政王 The Evening Breeze as Before晚风如故Historical3.2M WordsOngoing [Ruthless] [Scheming] [Powerful Minister] [Fights Dirty] [Chinese-Style Enchantress] [Backstabbers Deserve to Die] Transmigration isn't about holding back. It's about doing whatever you please. The moment Chen Yan opens his eyes, he's in a prison dungeon, after his own father and younger brother reported him. With his life hanging by a thread, he doesn't hesitate for a second. He turns to a powerful minister and becomes his most loyal lackey! The powerful minister demands a token of loyalty. Che 12.8kReads8.9Score991Shelves

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    A time traveler's soul transmigrates to ancient times, abandoning cowardice for ruthlessness and shamelessness. He engages in political intrigue, backstabbing, and reckless behavior, writing historical romances that deliver a "cheap and satisfying" experience that becomes increasingly addictive with each read.

40. 140 从 The King's Journey Begins as a Slave 从奴隶开始的国王之路 A Teapot一茶水壶Urban329k WordsCompleted [Fantasy] [Urban] [Conquest] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Ensemble Cast Focus] [Beast Taming] After spending several months as a slave, Gao Yun looked at the generations of slaves in the Sky Nation and, once he got out, decided to do something for its people. What he never expected was that the Urban nation of Giant Rock, at the forefront of reform, would be ruled by gangs and capitalists. Knowing he could not change things yet, Gao Yun began to build his power, starting in Jianggang City. “By day, 7Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 141 从 Beyond the Ordinary After Midnight 从深夜开始超凡 RongkeMystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Corruption], [Awakening], [Transcendence]: it all begins in the quiet, eerie depths of night. One person gradually sees every card on the table, parting the fog that lies before the dawn. 1.4kReads8.3Score104Shelves
42. 142 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 15.7kReads8.2Score942Shelves

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Add to bookshelf]

43. 143 开 From the Start: Crown Prince of Sui, Destined to Be the Heavenly Khan 开局隋太子，目标天可汗 The Handsome Mingming男神大明明Historical133k WordsOngoing A 21st-century man of science and engineering finds his soul in Yang Zhao, Crown Prince of Emperor Yang of Sui's dynasty. As it happens, Yang Guang has gone to Jiangdu on an imperial tour, leaving the crown prince to govern the empire. Yang Zhao launches a fierce campaign against the aristocratic clans, manufactures firearms, and pacifies the realm. Then he ushers in the Age of Exploration ahead of schedule, and the Great Sui goes on to dominate the global village! 1.1kReads—Score140Shelves

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    Highly recommended, written by myself.

44. 144 我 My 99 Perfect Hunts 我的99次完美狩猎 Little Half-Immortal of Shu Mountain蜀山小半仙Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Realism] [High-IQ crime] [Masterful mind games] [No female lead] [For readers who love logic] The police in Xikang City received a phone call from someone calling himself Ghost, who claimed he would kill a certain person in three days. More than that, he wanted the police to rush out and protect the target. He intended to carry out the killing under the police's tight security. The police took the threat extremely seriously and made careful preparations. When the three days were up, the result 40.3kReads9.3Score4.2kShelves
45. 145 山 A Strategy for Realm and Rivers: Chronicles of Court and Jianghu 山河策【庙堂江湖录】 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Historical309k WordsCompleted [Peerless Heir] [Jianghu and Court] [Blood-and-Iron Warfare] [Political Intrigue and Wits] [Alternate History] [Chivalry and Tenderness] [No Transmigration] [No Golden Finger] The Dingbian Prince’s household is wiped out. Ten-year-old heir Ling Canglan narrowly escapes. After years in hiding, he makes his name in a single stroke. He studies both literature and martial arts, and grows into a man of great talent. Faced with the enmity of his country and the hatred of his family, he joins the army 2.2kReads7.0Score165Shelves

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    An alternate history, a world of court intrigue and martial arts, a bloody war, a battle of wits and power... That's enough to make the CPU smoke.

46. 146 帝 The Empire’s Great Bandit 帝国大反贼 White Lonely Island白色孤岛Historical5.8M WordsCompleted (This is a traditional alternate-history novel.) That year, more than a dozen prefectures suffered a severe drought, and the harvest failed completely. That year, five powerful military governors carved up the land, and their princes rebelled. That year, Zhang Yunchuan became an outlaw and one of the great bandits of Jiufeng Mountain. 47.8kReads8.7Score4.2kShelves

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    There are tons of bookshelves, come find them yourself!

47. 147 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 19.1kReads7.8Score1.8kShelves

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    A masterpiece of alternate history has arrived! I recommend these two books by the author @2023. The only downsides are: 🌈It's slow-paced in the beginning, but packed with foreshadowing🌈. After a million words, looking back, you realize it's all plot holes the author has planted, which is surprisingly addictive. 🍁①The protagonist, Ling Bufan, unexpectedly travels back to the Great Qian Dynasty. 🍓It seems unrelated at first glance,🌈but it's actually a preordained arrangement. High-IQ, multiple female leads, 🍀business battles and court intrigue—rich in elements. Highly recommended!

48. 148 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times: From the Start, I Married the Landlord's Eldest Daughter 穿越古代：开局娶了地主家大小姐 Little Flying Pig from the Mountains山里小飞猪Historical311k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into a fictional ancient world and marries the eldest daughter of the biggest landowning family in the county right from the start. She brings a dowry of three thousand mu of fertile farmland and ten thousand strings of copper cash. What a lucky break! In his spare time, he invents soup dumplings and amazes the whole county. Before the age of chaos arrives, he plants some potatoes, teaches his sister-in-law to eat hairy crabs, builds a mansion in town, and buys servants and guar 2kReads7.7Score126Shelves

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    This book seems well-written, but the author rushed through the ending.

49. 149 大 Great Xia: I Became a Constable and Founded a Dynasty 大夏：我，捕快，建朝称帝 Yuzhu Pavilion玉竹轩Historical2.2M WordsCompleted (No System + Political Intrigue + Iron-Fisted Conquest + Mount & Blade + Faction Building + Traditional Alternate History) He transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking constable in a county town of the Great Xia dynasty. Starting from humble beginnings as a constable, he builds an army and expands his power. Amid the clash of swords and the thunder of warhorses, he earns distinction and rises through the ranks, advancing one careful step at a time. In the end, he carves out territory, claims 12.4kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves
50. 150 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 8.3kReads8.2Score711Shelves

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