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. 351 书 The Tale of Scholar Ji 书生纪 Ink-Stained Orchid墨染幽兰Historical364k WordsCompleted [History + alternate world + fantasy + wuxia + court politics + the martial world + poetry + clever characters] [No transmigration] [No System] [No harem] What is the martial world? Some say it is the life of wine and women, wild and unrestrained, enjoyed by spoiled young masters; Some say it is gallant heroes roaming the land with swords, savoring every triumph and settling every score; Some say it is rival sects and a contest for supremacy among the martial world’s leaders; Some say it is acto 28Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   Hearing that it was a woman's voice, everyone turned to look, wondering who dared to speak so boldly. They saw a woman adorned with a peony and bluebird hairpin with pearls, wearing a fitted Suzhou-embroidered blue brocade robe, a striped jade silk sash around her waist, and three-inch lotus-silk embroidered shoes. Her eyebrows were like newly opened willow leaves, her eyes like clear apricot blossoms, her face like powdered jade, and her lips like rouge; she resembled a beauty from the North, peerless and independent. Seeing her magnificent attire, delicate features, light steps, and elegant demeanor, and noting the two maids following behind, they wondered which wealthy family's daughter she was. Seeing her speak so boldly, they dared not utter a word.

2. 352 我 I Became Qin Shi Huang’s Dog 我穿成了秦始皇的狗 Clouds Drift, Not Chasing Birds流云非逐鸟Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: I Was Reincarnated as Qin Shi Huang’s Dog [No romance, a real pet, can hear thoughts, can talk] Web novelist Ying Bai has just finished writing the ending to a novel. Before she can even send it out, she slumps over her computer. When she wakes up, she discovers she’s become a dog. The good news: she’s landed in the great Qin, home of her fascinating ancestor! The bad news: she’s become a dog?! Ying Bai curses the heavens with everything she’s got. In 221 BCE, Ying Zheng successi 11.2kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
3. 353 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Foolish Lad's Comeback Turns Him into a Face-Slapping Madman 女穿男，傻儿郎逆袭秒变打脸癫公 Qi Wan's Ink Brush七纨墨笔Ancient Romance223k WordsOngoing [Multiple Protagonists + Woman Transmigrates into a Man + Ancient-Era Comeback + Feel-Good Fiction + Mystery + Strong Female and Male Leads] Whether trapped in adversity or moving toward the light, you must love and cherish everything about yourself, always revere life and nature, and be the protagonist of your own life. The story is divided into three volumes, each with its own principal characters. The female lead is not the only character in the spotlight. You Yihua grew up in a chaotic famil 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This historical mystery-themed time-travel novel tells the story of a female protagonist who transmigrates into the body of a simple-minded young master from a noble family in the early Northern Song Dynasty. Through reading and making friends, she successfully turns her life around. The story unfolds in chapters, revolving around the mysteries surrounding the protagonist from childhood to adulthood. Together, they solve these cases and, in the process, gain insights into the meaning and purpose of their lives. Highly recommended!

4. 354 大 Great Qin: Fusu Is Demoted from the Start, So I Talk Him into Rebellion 大秦：开局扶苏被贬，忽悠他造反 Yu Lan Jin瑜兰瑾Historical3.3M WordsOngoing “Fusu, you already have an army of 300,000 at your command. Why haven’t you rebelled yet?” “Once Qin Shi Huang dies, Zhao Gao will forge the imperial decree and Hu Hai will take the throne. Don’t wait!” “March into Xianyang and force Qin Shi Huang to abdicate in your favor!” “Fusu, it’s cold. Put on a dragon robe to keep warm!” “What? The First Emperor is dead? Hu Hai has taken the throne? And he’s issued a decree ordering you to kill yourself? This is your chance! Come on, I’ll write you a proc 129.4kReads9.0Score9.5kShelves
5. 355 起 Raising an Army in Rebellion, Taking Chang'an, and Getting Livestreamed by Zhou Jie 起兵造反，入主长安，被周姐直播 Great Qin, Great Ming, Great Tang, Guan Zizai大秦大明大唐关自在Historical380k WordsCompleted Year Nine of Wude! I transmigrate into Li Shimin's third son and become Li Ke, the eight-year-old Prince of Han! At the Treaty of the Wei River, the Tang Dynasty bows to the Turks. To proclaim his power, Qaghan Jieli demands that a Tang prince be sent as a hostage! For the throne, and to make Qaghan Jieli withdraw his troops, Li Shimin chooses Li Ke, who has Sui blood in his veins and no one at court willing to protect him, to go to the Turks as a hostage! Things go badly from the start, but luc 1.3kReads8.2Score100Shelves

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   This one, this one.

6. 356 大 Ming Dynasty: My Years as Zhu Yuanzhang's Heckler 大明，我给老朱当喷子的那些年 Qing Suisui卿岁岁Historical1.4M WordsCompleted If there’s anything you think could be improved, please point it out gently. I’ll make changes. Thank you. The protagonist’s official career: Investigating Censor, Supervising Censor, County Magistrate, Inspecting Censor and Deputy Censor-in-Chief, Censor-in-Chief, Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Grand Secretary of the Hall of Cautious Diligence and Minister of Personnel. Gu Chen opens his eyes and finds himself in the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, as a low-ranking remonstrance official. He ha 51.8kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves
7. 357 再 Painting the Realm Anew 再画江山 Brother Ning泞哥Historical532k WordsCompleted Alternate history + coming of age + political intrigue + ensemble cast Li Ning transmigrates into an alternate historical world. He hopes to keep his head down and enjoy a peaceful life, but instead he gets caught up in family infighting and court power struggles, fights on the border, and conquers a neighboring kingdom, living an extraordinary life! 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Try this one; it has no system.

8. 358 大 Great Ming: I’m Zhu Yuntong, and I Randomly Resurrect My Relatives 大明：我朱允熥，随机复活亲人 Young Master Feng公子枫Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Old Zhu wants to make Zhu Yunwen crown prince? Bring Grandma, Empress Ma, back to life and let her give Zhu Chongba a piece of her mind! Lü takes the position of secondary consort? Bring his mother, Crown Princess Chang, back to life and restore her to her rightful place in the Eastern Palace! Zhu Yuanzhang acts like he deserves respect just because he’s old? Bring Zhu Wusi back to life and watch Zhu Chongba call him “Father” in terror! The Huai-Xi nobles can’t get along? Bring his maternal gran 33.3kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves
9. 359 随 Drifting with the Tide 随波逐游 Year After Year一年有一年Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From Cowherd to Martial Sage: The Astonishing Rise of Niu Er, a Transmigrator, Packed with Schemes, Romance, and Brotherhood! [Explosive revelations] Niu Er’s double life: After transmigrating, how does he go from a clueless exam candidate to a martial sage and shake up the Three Kingdoms? [The pinnacle of political intrigue] Caught in a web of schemes: As the kingdoms of Daqian, Xiyang, and Jingtai clash, how does Niu Er plan every move and build his empire? [An epic romance] Niu Er’s confid 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's an alternate history story, well-written, with a rich vocabulary. Overall, it's alright.

10. 360 凤 The Phoenix Sings to the Ninth Heaven: Two Dragons Vie for the Phoenix 凤鸣九天：双龙争凰 Dai Yu代煜Ancient Romance267k WordsCompleted I am Shen Qinghuan, the youngest daughter of Shen Mingyuan, the prime minister of the dynasty. As for my family background, we’re among the most illustrious families in the capital. My father is the prime minister, an incorruptible official who grew up alongside His Majesty. My mother comes from a prominent family in Jiangnan and has a gentle disposition. She was also a gifted young woman in her day. My maternal grandfather was the former crown prince’s tutor, and his students are now found thr 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Check out this one! It's a fantasy novel, neither time-travel nor reincarnation story. The male and female leads are both intelligent, so reading it definitely won't make you stupid.

11. 361 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 234.7kReads9.4Score27kShelves
12. 362 窃 Stealing Song and Gold: Monk of the Southern Song, Stand at Attention 窃宋偷金之南宋和尚请立正 A Young Lady from a Wealthy Family富贵人家的小姐Historical119k WordsOngoing [No Golden Finger] [Keeping It Real] [No Harem, and I'm Not Allowed to Write a Wife!] Cui Yu transmigrates to the Southern Song Dynasty during the Kaixi Northern Expedition. Weak as a kitten, he enters the game by posing as a charlatan. Surrounded by the Southern Song, Western Xia, and the Jin on three fronts, he keeps his head down and develops in secret… “Kidnapping an upstanding young man who transmigrated in broad daylight?” Is there any justice? Any law at all? You’re just picking on me bec —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These books are all pretty good and worth reading.

13. 363 皇 The Emperor Chat Group: Extend the First Emperor's Life by Ten Years from the Start 皇帝聊天群，开局为祖龙续命十年 Royal Cat御猫Historical365k WordsCompleted 2.7kReads8.9Score233Shelves
14. 364 给 Showing Our Ancestors the Sky Screen to Right History’s Ancient Wrongs 给祖宗播放天幕，挽千古意难平 Frostlight of the Strange Moon异月霜华Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical livestream story with no romance] (Have you ever imagined the legendary age of seafaring in the Qin Dynasty, when the whole world competed to learn Qin? Have you ever imagined the Han Dynasty's age of conquest? It would have not only the legendary Huo Qubing and Wei Qing, but also the Han Imperial Women's Medical Academy and legendary female soldiers...) Qin Jiu was a history blogger just starting out. She had originally tried making history videos after losing her job, never expecti 24.1kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
15. 365 一 I Can Redeem a Hundred Thousand Soldiers a Day, and the Female Emperor Begs Me Not to Rebel 一天能兑十万兵，女帝求我别造反 Chocolate Dried Tofu巧克力豆干Historical405k WordsCompleted [System] + [Invincible] + [Decisive and ruthless] + [Transmigrate] + [Building an army] + [Hiding his strength] The Great Cheng Dynasty. Meng Yu was reborn as the only son of the Meng family, a young tiger from a military household. But after his father’s sudden death, the treacherous Empress Fu Wei and the officials of Great Cheng betrayed him. To ensure Meng Yu’s death, factions of every kind took turns plotting against him, by fair means and foul. But Meng Yu had a super army-building System. 103Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist awakens a system that allows him to amass 100,000 troops in a single day. Recruit generals and conquer the world. Among them are strategists and intelligent advisors like Jia Xu, Ju Shou, Chen Gong, and Cheng Yu, and warriors such as Yu Jin, Li Dian, Pang De, Gao Shun, Yan Liang, and Wen Chou. Furthermore, there are various special troop types, including the Vanguard Camp, the Trapped Camp, the Iron Pagoda, the White Horse Cavalry, and the Beggars' Army.

16. 366 快 Run! Wei Zheng Is Bringing His Son to Court! 快跑，魏征扛着他儿子上朝了！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Year Seven of the Zhenguan era. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and I transmigrated into Wei Shuyu. As Wei Zheng's beloved son, shouldn't I help my father with his troubles? Li Shimin secretly hiding spending money? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to take a concubine? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to lead a personal campaign? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out... In short, whatever Li Shimin does, we oppose it. That's how you earn a reput 22.7kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves
17. 367 穿 Transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty: I Serve the Sixteen Ming Emperors 穿越明朝，辅佐大明十六帝 Sun and Moon Make the Word Bright日月言明Historical823k WordsOngoing Gao Zhiyun transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, where he herds cattle and becomes a monk alongside Zhu Yuanzhang, borrows the east wind at Lake Poyang to burn the enemy fleet, and wins every battle. After the dynasty is founded, he is made Duke of Yun of the Great Ming. He marries Zhao Min, opens a restaurant, executes corrupt officials, teaches the princes to read, and can do just about anything... only to discover that his body remains perpetually thirty-two years old. The court is rife with und 30Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    Gao Zhiyun travels back in time to the Ming Dynasty, where he herds cattle and becomes a monk alongside Zhu Yuanzhang. He uses the east wind on Poyang Lake to set fire to warships, achieving countless victories on the battlefield. After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, he is enfeoffed as the Duke of Yun. He marries Zhao Min, has countless concubines, runs a restaurant, and eliminates corrupt officials—he seems capable of anything… yet he discovers his physical functions are stuck at the age of thirty-two. With undercurrents swirling in the court and sixteen Ming emperors taking turns ruling, how will Gao Zhiyun cope?

18. 368 大 Great Ming: My Father Is Yongle, and I Shall Guard the Realm Forever 大明：家父永乐，永镇山河 I Have Heard of High Antiquity朕闻上古Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Jianwen era, the Prince of Yan entered the capital, took the throne, and adopted the reign title Yongle. A great empire was turning a brand-new page, on the verge of ushering in an age of peace for the ages. A young man from the future transmigrates into the famous “Grilled Meat Prince,” Zhu Gaoxu. Before him stand the brilliant Yongle Emperor, Zhu Laosi; his frail, sickly eldest brother, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi; his beloved nephew, the Good Holy Grandson Zhu Zhanji… 54.3kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves
19. 369 人 In Southern Ming, Beating the Qing Emperor Kangxi 人在南明，搓打康麻子 I Am Not Xuande孤不是玄德Historical6.1M WordsOngoing At the end of the Southern Ming, the last dynasty of Han Chinese rule, the Yongli Emperor fled west to Burma. The dynasty was doomed from the start. After transmigrating as a member of the imperial clan, the protagonist forms marriage alliances with warlords, outwits powerful ministers, schemes and deceives, seizes military command, and trains his troops to the limit. In the final showdown between the Ming and Qing, he turns the tide, slaughters Wu Sangui, drives the Shunzhi Emperor to his death 1.6kReads8.1Score100Shelves

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    History is best understood at the end of the Ming Dynasty, and the end of the Ming Dynasty is best understood at the Southern Ming Dynasty! Give this a try! A must-read for Ming Dynasty enthusiasts, China enthusiasts, and history buffs—a masterpiece with the potential to become a literary legend! Set in the late Southern Ming Dynasty, the protagonist transmigrates into the body of a prince, starting by abducting the legitimate daughter of a powerful prince—a hellish start! He forges alliances with warlords, feigns weakness to powerful ministers, deceives the emperor, and seizes military power through trickery! He seduces the young princess of the Mu family, has his eye on the empress, wins over powerful figures, and trains his troops relentlessly! Joining forces with Li Dingguo, he turns the tide, crushes Wu Sangui, and defeats Emperor Kangxi, extending the Ming Dynasty's fortunes for another 500 years! A historical military epic filled with intrigue, palace intrigue, factional struggles, and ruthless decisiveness! The protagonist is thick-skinned, cunning, and ruthless; he has no system, isn't brainless, and possesses sharp intelligence—definitely worth a second reading!

20. 370 始 The First Emperor Made Me His Successor, and I Accidentally Extended the Dynasty by a Thousand Years 始皇让我当二世，不小心延续千年 Yu Lan Jin瑜兰瑾Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as: Did I unify the Six Kingdoms or the Six Realms? [Passionate] [Thrillingly satisfying] [Farming and conquest] [A veteran author who’s spent ten years pouring heart and soul into writing, guaranteed quality!] [Two Systems, one for each father and son] In the year 2333 of the Great Qin era, elementary school students from Great Qin visit the Great Wall. The children marvel at the wall’s grandeur and magnificence. Their teacher explains, “The Great Wall is a defensive fortification bu 24.4kReads9.0Score2kShelves
21. 371 大 Great Ming: An Elite Snow-Dragon Cavalry from the Start, and My Grandfather Is Zhu Di! 大明：开局大雪龙骑，祖父朱棣！ Empty Thoughts Startle the Sea空念惊海Historical349k WordsCompleted [Conquest + political intrigue + palace power struggles + divine selection + charisma] Zhu Zhansheng transmigrates to the Ming dynasty, becoming the eldest grandson of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, the eldest grandson of the Yongle Emperor, Zhu Di, and the eldest son of Prince Han, Zhu Gaoxu. After Zhu Di has a dream, he and Zhu Zhansheng become candidates for the title of Sage Grandson. When Zhu Di returns from his fourth northern campaign, he is assassinated in the street, sending the emp 5.8kReads9.2Score325Shelves
22. 372 桃 If Peach Blossoms Promise You, Dear Yanxi 桃花若诺卿兮颜 Not a Fish in the Fog雾里非鱼Historical620k WordsCompleted [Multiple heroines + Farming + Business + Adventure + Sweet romance + Funny everyday life] All you have to do is watch with a smile from start to finish! Come ship some couples! Wait, what? The heroine is a jinx? Will the hero abandon her? Can he bear to let go of her hand? The plot is so exciting! A super-sweet, super-funny life after transmigrating! And so many different couples to choose from. Which pairing do you like best? "Peach Blossoms Send My Love" Rosy cheeks and red makeup, our first 73Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This is a fantasy farming novel. The author has incredibly high EQ, and the characters are well-defined, intelligent, and emotional. Highly recommended! [Added to bookshelf][I also strongly recommend it][Already added to my wishlist]

23. 373 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Reveal Zhu Yuanzhang's Future 大明：开局剧透朱元璋 Qing Hong青红Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Xu Qing transmigrates to the end of the Yuan dynasty and happens to arrive during a battle between the rebel army and the Yuan forces. Guo Zixing’s rebels mistake him for a spy and throw him in jail. As it turns out, his cellmate is Zhu Yuanzhang. “Brother Zhu, what’s your dream?” Zhu Yuanzhang: “A wife, kids, and a warm bed.” Xu Qing: “Why not dream bigger? Like becoming emperor.” Zhu Yuanzhang: “???” Xu Qing: “I can see that you’re destined for greatness, Brother Zhu. One day, you’ll surely be 20.3kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
24. 374 穿 Transmigrated as Cao Cao's Daughter: From Farming to Empress 穿成曹操女儿，从种地到女帝 The Classic of Mountain Journeys山游经Female-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted Cao Sui, a graduate student in agricultural science, has just finished slogging through her thesis when she jolts awake and opens her eyes to a woman gazing at her with tender affection. After spending over half a year recovering in bed, she finally gets up and learns that her father has gone off to fight the Yellow Turbans. The Yellow Turbans? What a historically specific term. Cao Sui is devastated. Why on earth did she have to end up in the Three Kingdoms? With disasters and war stacked aga 12kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves

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    It's here! Highly recommended!

25. 375 重 Back to 2036 重返2036 Jun Mo Jian Xiao君莫见笑Historical382k WordsCompleted [Sorry! This one flopped too. Please check out the third book, The Tale of Daiyu's Journey West: A Pilgrimage, or a Wrecking?] When they first meet beneath Five Elements Mountain, Wukong opens his mouth and calls her Master. Daiyu coolly retorts, "You've got a pair of gleaming eyes, yet you call me Master without looking. Can't you see I'm a woman?" Guanyin offers her the golden headband. Daiyu smiles faintly. "Who in the Three Realms doesn't have a golden headband of their own?" When they encou 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel is so bizarre and captivating! There's not much to say about it. It's bound to be a hit sooner or later, and you'll read it eventually. Of course, if you insist on reading it at noon, I can't stop you… Historical fiction + dual soul-travel between the past and future, continuously updated…

26. 376 霸 The CEO’s Wife and Her Lazy Son-in-Law 霸总娘子和她的咸鱼赘婿 Jun Lingyue君灵月Historical1.7M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the most miserable son-in-law in history, Lu Heng was thrown out of his in-laws’ home for being utterly useless. With one poem, “Prelude to Water Melody,” he made a name for himself in Hangzhou, and wealthy women paid a fortune for his company. Everyone said merchants were beneath respect. He was determined to become richer than a kingdom and build a business empire that transcended the ages. Everyone said scholars were useless. He formed a secret guard, trained private 214Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    It's set in an alternate history, and the characters are all intelligent, without any mindless or idiotic plot twists. The story is very engaging!

27. 377 中 Party Struggles Throughout Chinese History 中国历代党争 Wang Tongling王桐龄Historical151k WordsCompleted Chinese Factional Struggles Through the Ages is a history of power struggles between factions, between factions and imperial authority, and between individuals. Using strategy as its thread and history as its fabric, it recounts a host of tangled stories. Covering three thousand years of factional strife, from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods through the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the book details major events, rises and falls, triumphs and humiliations, and 302Reads7.7Score100Shelves

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    The ceiling of historical literature

28. 378 快 Quick Transmigration: Every World Starts in Hell 快穿：每次都是地狱开局 Yin Binger音冰儿Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No romance pairings / alternate history / nation and family] [Please don't use AI to generate the heroine. The author commissioned the illustrations at personal expense.] Yin Lingyu is one unlucky girl. In her quick transmigration missions, she always gets the most hellish start and has to roll up her sleeves and climb her way up, becoming the beautiful, tragic woman everyone admires. World One: The top scholar's younger sister, sold into a brothel. (Setting: Li Shimin of the Tang dynasty) Worl 20.4kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves

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    •ᴗ •ᐝ So good! Female protagonist's perspective, no romance! Historical quick transmigration novel! Although she has a system, the female protagonist doesn't rely on it. Instead, she uses her own abilities to invent and create, improving people's lives and caring for the world! Moreover, the female protagonist is quite intelligent and resourceful, handling situations calmly! She ultimately grows into a beautiful, strong, tragic, and beloved protagonist, and there will also be some content related to later generations! It's really good! 🥰

29. 379 北 Scheming for Power in Northern Wei: This Xuande Is Too Powerful 北魏谋国：这个玄德太强了 Dudu Who Lives on the Moon住在月亮上的嘟嘟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted (An alternate-history story, not based on official history) Liu Jing transmigrates to the city of Sishi in Northern Wei during its final years. There he unexpectedly meets the teenage Yang Zhong, still a farmer, and the rich young heir Gao Aocao. Thanks to the Liu family’s ancestral secret art, he successfully fools the two brothers into swearing brotherhood over chicken in a field of chrysanthemums. History would call them the “Three Chrysanthemum Brothers.” Later, Liu Jing becomes Er Zhu Rong’ 3.5kReads7.3Score233Shelves

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    It's a great read. At first, I thought it was just a lighthearted, entertaining story, but later I realized it has a lot of depth.

30. 380 奋 Striving in the Great Ming 奋斗在大明 Famous Sword Manor名剑山庄Historical3.9M WordsCompleted A man can be a teacher for generations, and a single word can serve as a rule for all under heaven. Two thousand years ago, Confucius was born, illuminating the ages! Two thousand years later, Zhouzi was born, a master for generations! The story of an “observer of the heavens” with a scientific mindset from the future, striving to make his mark during the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty! 52Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    You'll need to read it multiple times, but be patient; it's not a lighthearted read.

31. 381 曹 Cao Song: Cao Cao Arrives in the Great Song and Talks Fall Apart with the Jin Dynasty! 曹宋：曹操穿大宋，和金朝谈崩了！ Get Rich, Forest!暴富啊森林Historical906k WordsCompleted In the first year of the Jingkang era, Cao Cao transmigrates into the body of Zhao Huan, Emperor Huizong of Song, the last doomed ruler of the Northern Song? The Jin envoys demand that Cao Cao submit a surrender document, call them father, and sue for peace. Court officials collude with the Jin to kill him. He has not a single capable minister at his side, and his younger brother Zhao Gou is preparing to seize power and rebel? With a catastrophic start, how will Cao Cao launch a new Wei dynasty? 101Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This guy's got some brains; if he doesn't, come back and hit me.

32. 382 中 Two Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华二千年史 Deng Zhicheng邓之诚Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A History of China Through Two Thousand Years was first published in 1934 as one of the University Series, then republished by Zhonghua Book Company in 1956. Written by Deng Zhicheng, it primarily recounts Chinese history from the Qin and Han periods through the Ming and Qing dynasties, while also presenting the author’s historical thought and commentary. 88Reads8.8Score—Shelves
33. 383 尘 Dust Mountain 尘埃山 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical1.4M WordsCompleted This story follows ordinary people struggling to survive through the long, chaotic ninety years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It portrays how a group of common folk make their way in life, far from the halls of power, with no special advantages or extraordinary encounters. Like specks of dust drifting through time, they endure the weight of the years, unnoticed and unheard. 365Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    A historical novel suitable for leisurely reading. [Smile]

34. 384 历 Rebellion in History: The Mystic System and a New Arcane Art Every Day 历史造反：奇门系统，每日奇术 Nai Fuyue乃负岳Historical110k WordsOngoing [Alternate setting + System + rebellion + war + multiple heroines + constitutional monarchy + democratic parliament] Li Qiubai binds himself to the Qimen System and transmigrates to the ancient Central Plains. Li Qiubai: “That’s —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Add one to your bookshelf] 😘🧐

35. 385 古 Ancient Martial Hero: A Random Secret Art Every Day 古代侠儿：每天随机一门奇术 Nai Fuyue乃负岳Eastern Fantasy139k WordsOngoing [Moon of Death + System + Sacrificing His Life for Righteousness + Multiple Heroines + A Collection of Heroic Tales] Ye Guhan bonded with the [Strange Arts System] and transmigrated to the ancient Central Plains. Ye Guhan: “Just wh 22Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 386 满 After My Entire Family Was Executed, I Went on a Killing Spree as a Bookkeeper at the Great Wall 满门抄斩后，我在长城当账房杀疯 Flying Beyond the Sky飞无天际Historical159k WordsOngoing “You owe me three hundred lives. I'll make you repay them with three hundred honest ledgers!” On the night his entire family was sentenced to death, his mother pressed half of an abacus-patterned jade pendant into his hand. “Remember those Western Regions account books...” Wang Ming dragged his broken leg out of the flames, falling from the son of Jiangnan's richest man to a beggar on the frontier. When a secret agent of the Eastern Depot plunged a blade into his mother's chest, he understood: t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Smiling][Smirking]

37. 387 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Noble Son-in-Law 大唐贵婿 Chen Yu宸瑜Historical5.1M WordsCompleted This book is also known as “The Tang Dynasty: I Only Made Some Salt, Yet Somehow Became a Duke of the State.” The Tang Dynasty has just been founded, and everything is waiting to be rebuilt. As someone who has transmigrated, this is the perfect chance to make a name for himself. Military supplies, daily necessities, he’s sure to make a fortune. With all these goods, Li Shimin won’t be able to refuse to marry off his daughter. And the Tang poems and Song lyrics haven’t even appeared yet. They’re 25.9kReads8.4Score2.2kShelves

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    It's worth a look.

38. 388 甲 The Sino-Japanese War of 1894: The Rise of the Far East 甲午风云之远东崛起 Shaking Xuanyuan震轩辕Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Yue Tian, a PhD in military machinery, transmigrates to the First Sino-Japanese War of 1894–1895 and becomes a vanguard soldier protecting the nation. Using his knowledge from the future, he takes control of the lands beyond the Shanhai Pass, establishes a republic, unifies the country, and helps the nation rise as a great power in the Far East. 10.8kReads7.7Score491Shelves

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    This book is worth reading, it's pretty good.

39. 389 火 A Hotpot Through the Ages 火锅春秋 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Historical477k WordsOngoing The state is founded on its people, and the people put food first. Transmigrating into the turbulent Spring and Autumn period, a master chef stirs up the world. Follow the protagonist across the river of time as, armed with culinary skills and the Zuo Zhuan, he rewrites the course of Chinese civilization and creates an epic “Spring and Autumn of Fine Food”! 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new book is now available. It's a historical food novel. Although it's a time-travel story, it avoids fantastical elements like systems and cheat codes, focusing instead on historical facts and events. All titles, names of people and places, and social backgrounds are meticulously researched, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the Spring and Autumn Period. Furthermore, the book offers extremely detailed introductions to some traditional Chinese dishes, serving as a practical cookbook. However, the author is not responsible for any kitchen novice mistakes. [Awkward laugh] Readers interested in history and food are welcome to check it out.

40. 390 魂 My Soul Returns to the Tang Dynasty. This Time, Watch Me Turn the Tide 魂回大唐，这一次看我扭转乾坤 When the Waters Flow and Flowers Fall流水落花时节Historical32k WordsOngoing An original Tomato novel. After my soul transmigrates into the An Lushan Rebellion, I open my eyes on the eve of the Battle of Yongqiu. From a first-person perspective, I take part in this war-torn world and witness how Zhang Xun uses the city of Suiyang to crush Yin Ziqi's army of 130,000 and make his name known throughout the land. I'll forge alliances with forces across the realm and gather the heroes of the mid-Tang era. Will I slay my way to victory and become a capable minister who restore 67Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure historical article, newly started, see if it meets the requirements

41. 391 一 After a Great Rain, I Return to the Northern and Southern Dynasties to Scrape By 一场大雨后，回到南北朝苟活 When the Waters Flow and Flowers Fall流水落花时节Historical198k WordsOngoing Tomato Original. After retiring, Chen Yulou went hiking in western Sichuan. He woke up to find himself transmigrated to the outskirts of Jiankang during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. How can he rise to prominence in an era of chaos and competing warlords? Join Chen Yulou as he ventures into this turbulent, spectacular age. 1.3kReads—Score148Shelves
42. 392 大 The Music Bureau Director of Great Wei 大魏乐府令 Feng Lin风霖Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted Transmigration + Alternate World + Fantasy + Confucian Cultivation I, Li Yi, am a walking music library of Chinese pop, a master of cinematic effects, a human projector, a portable gramophone, and a world-class show-off. Just watch me steal the spotlight in this age when Liang, Chu, and Wei stand as rival kingdoms! The four great paths: Confucianism, Buddhism, Martial Arts, and the Dao If you like transmigration stories, bookmark this. If you like Confucian cultivation, bookmark this. If you lik 90Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come and see! Li Yi and Yang Hua, the top scholar in the capital, are having a poetry contest to vie for the title of the greatest scholar! The competition has already begun before either of them even stepped onto the stage! It's a contest of sheer force of will! Yang Hua began: "Wind and clouds meet, water flows; ice and fire merge, steam never ceases; on the shores of the emerald lake, they determine who is superior; poetry and songs will decide the course of history." Li Yi chuckled, "When it comes to showing off, I've never been impressed!" He then loudly proclaimed: "The roc rises with the wind, soaring ninety thousand miles high, piercing the clouds and bathing in the starry river, judging the height of the sun and moon."

43. 393 电 Telecom Fraud 电诈 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Urban368k WordsOngoing Against the backdrop of globalization, telecommunications networks have developed rapidly, bringing convenience to everyday life while also giving phone scammers opportunities to exploit. The novel Phone Scams tells a gripping story of good versus evil. Driven by greed, Zhou Kai colludes with criminal groups in Southeast Asia to build a crime syndicate, treating telecommunications fraud, illegal gambling, and human trafficking as shortcuts to wealth. Countless people fall into his traps, losing —Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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    Stories in history, lives in stories

44. 394 大 The Ming Dynasty’s Talented Scholar, Jie Jin 大明才子解缙 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical170k WordsCompleted Jie Jin, a gifted scholar of the Ming Dynasty, lived a turbulent and legendary life. Brilliant from childhood and endowed with extraordinary talent, he was hailed as a “child prodigy.” He made his mark at a young age, sailed through the imperial examinations on the strength of his vast learning, passed the highest-level exam, and embarked on an official career. Quick-witted and inspired in his writing, Jie Jin oversaw the compilation of the "Yongle Encyclopedia", bringing books from across the 5Reads7.5Score—Shelves
45. 395 朝 The Imperial Court's Strongest Hound, Starting as a Brocade-Clad Guard 朝廷最强鹰犬，从锦衣卫开始 Don't Want to Drink不想喝酒Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a world where martial strength reigns supreme, Lin Xiao becomes a low-ranking Imperial Guard. By chance, he awakens the strongest Martial Arts System. With its help, he climbs the ranks step by step until he holds absolute power over the realm. At court, he commands authority, and a single word can decide whether any official lives or dies. Across the martial world, his blade dominates the four seas, and every major faction submits to him. 21.8kReads7.8Score1.1kShelves

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    Fictional historical fiction writers have brains.

46. 396 宪 Song Jiaoren, Father of Chinese Constitutionalism 宪政之父宋教仁 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical70k WordsCompleted The Father of Constitutionalism: Song Jiaoren presents the sweeping life of Song Jiaoren, a pioneer of constitutional government whose story unfolded amid the tumult of the late Qing and early Republican eras. As a founder of modern Chinese constitutionalism, Song Jiaoren called himself “the Fisherman.” With his pen as his sword and his blood as his ink, he carved a path toward constitutional government in an age shrouded in turmoil. In Japan, he translated Western legal codes, introducing const 28Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 397 金 The Golden Son-in-Law 金牌帝婿 Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Farming] [Lighthearted] [Alternate world] [No System] Qin Yu transmigrates, and from the start he’s the second son of the Prince of Qin’s household. His father is a non-imperial prince of Great Wei and the Minister of Revenue. His mother is a wealthy daughter of a prominent Jiangnan family. His older brother is a peerless general who guards the frontier. With such powerful connections and an exalted position, Qin Yu gives up on ambition, indulging in wine, women, and song, and reclining in the 47.4kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves
48. 398 赵 Zhao Gouzi's Struggles in Ancient Times 赵狗子的古代奋斗史 Riverside Pebble河边鹅卵石Historical2.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, Zhao Gouzi was born. The Ming was visibly in decline, while the world hurtled into the Age of Discovery, with wealth pouring in from across the seas. Zhao Gouzi lifted his chin and resolved to catch the last wave of the Age of Discovery, sending the peoples of Huaxia sailing across the seas to conquer new lands! 8.2kReads8.9Score707Shelves

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    The first two books are meticulously written, and the author consulted a lot of historical materials. The second book, however, took almost five years to write and only has a little over five hundred chapters.

49. 399 2 Galaxy 2125 2125星河 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Sci-Fi & Apocalypse371k WordsCompleted 2125 Star River Lebenswelt is a science-fiction epic set in a quantum universe. It tells the grand story of human civilization seeking a path to “entropy-shadow symbiosis” amid an entropy crisis. The story centers on the young girl Xiao Nuo, chosen by the Programmer Civilization as an “entropy-shadow symbiont.” Bearing a dark-gold totem, she joins her mother Lin Wei, who wields the Chunjun Sword containing constitutional codes; Zhang Ke, a quantum computing genius; Alexei, a descendant of the Pr —Reads7.5Score—Shelves
50. 400 为 Working Hard to Save the Great Ming 为拯救大明而努力 Rebel逆贼Historical631k WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations] + [slow burn] + [no System] + [harem] + [factional strife] The Jian slaves rebel, bringing disaster to Liaodong. Factional strife grips the court, and the situation grows increasingly chaotic. The end times are drawing near, and the nation teeters on the brink of collapse. We form a faction not to serve our own interests, but to save the Great Ming. 1.1kReads6.4Score105Shelves

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    This is a guaranteed investment, set in the late Ming Dynasty during the Wanli era. The protagonist initially focuses on passing the imperial examinations, building connections, and befriending numerous officials, merchants, and prominent figures. In the middle of the story, he enters officialdom, establishes a new political party, and overwhelmingly defeats factions such as the Donglin Party, Zhejiang Party, Qi Party, and Chu Party with overwhelming power. Later, upon assuming power, he implements reforms to address various economic and military shortcomings and relentlessly suppresses the Later Jin. The author is meticulous; all historical events, place names, official titles, personal names, and customs mentioned in this book have undergone rigorous research.

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