My Five Favorite Historical Novels 我最喜欢的五本历史小说

1. 551 风 When the Wind Rises in Lingbiao: The Five Dynasties’ Seven Governors 风起岭表之五代七刺史 Dust Watching from East Mountain东山望之尘Historical117k WordsCompleted Ning Mengli possessed strength enough to reach the heavens and virtue that rivaled the divine emperor. He guarded the nation's frontier and reclaimed the wilderness. Ning Changzhen had the ambition to encompass mountains and rivers and the noble bearing of clouds and mist. He subdued Jiaozhi, campaigned against Linyi, and seized Shebei. Ning Yuan Ti was the first successful candidate in the imperial examinations from Lingnan, a distinguished remonstrance official in the Kaiyuan Golden Age. Begin 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   An epic poem. . . . . . .

2. 552 慈 The Tale of Empress Dowager Cixi 慈禧太后演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical226k WordsCompleted This book offers a detailed account of Cixi’s life, from her birth and entry into the imperial palace to her rule from behind the curtain, her decades wielding power over the Qing dynasty, and her death. It is not only literary and highly readable, but also of some value as a reference for historical research. 18Reads9.4Score—Shelves
3. 553 明 Tales of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court 明宫十六朝演义 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical751k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court delves into the imperial palace, recounting the love and enmity between emperors and their consorts, while ranging widely across history to survey the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you will understand the court; understand the court, and you will understand history; understand history, and the realities of the world will become clear to you. 57Reads9.4Score—Shelves
4. 554 操 A Trader’s Journal 操盘手札记 Sunset Outside the Window窗外斜阳Urban3.4M WordsCompleted People say business is a battlefield, but how many know that the futures market is the front line, where the fighting is so fierce that bayonets draw blood? Life is like a candlestick chart: some candles are bearish, others bullish. What kind of life experiences led the male protagonist to lament, “Look left, and everything is clear. Look right, and all I see is confusion!”? Step into this novel and explore the characters’ inner worlds. Witness the protagonist’s emotional journey amid fragrant b 3.8kReads8.6Score406Shelves

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   This is my favorite novel, you will also like it after reading it

5. 555 开 From the Start on a Late Ming Battlefield: Three Kills in My Debut 开局明末战场，首秀三连杀 Simple2023简单2023Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Late Ming + war + a soldier's perspective + not a power fantasy + an ordinary man's resolve to defend his home and country] The whole court curses and vows to destroy the barbarians; a mighty army marches forth from the borderlands! What is the use of grand ambitions? At Sarhu, a lake of blood was left behind. I am Wang Jiu, one of the most ordinary people in the great tide of transmigrators, and an utterly inconspicuous foot soldier on the battlefields of the late Ming. In historians' account 3.2kReads9.0Score207Shelves

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   It is a masterpiece with high scores and long-lasting reading ability in the late Ming Dynasty. You can read a lot and enjoy it all the way. It is slow and uncomfortable but full of enthusiasm! He is not a mediocre person, he is an experienced author with sophisticated writing style, and the quality is guaranteed.

6. 556 历 The Complete Collection of Courtly Tales Through the Ages 历代宫廷演义全集 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Xu Xiaotian brings the secret histories of the Ming, Qing, and Tang courts to life in the style of a novel: the bloodshed of the Nine Princes’ struggle for the throne, Wu Zetian’s political schemes, and the tragic final days of the Chongzhen Emperor... The book has the solid historical foundations of a meticulously researched account, enlivened with the colorful flesh and blood of historical fiction. More vivid than official histories, yet more rigorous than tales of the past, it is an ancient v 124Reads9.5Score—Shelves
7. 557 帝 The Art of Imperial Politics: The Jiajing Era 帝王心术：嘉靖时代 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical227k WordsCompleted This novel offers a profound look at Jiajing’s transformation from an energetic reformer into an emperor obsessed with Daoism. Daoist priests such as Shao Yuanjie and Tao Zhongwen used mysticism to manipulate his inner world; Yan Song and his son won favor with Daoist prayers and monopolized power for twenty years; Xu Jie bided his time before finally bringing down the treacherous ministers; and Hai Rui risked his life to submit a memorial condemning the ills of the age. Together, these vivid ch 1.1kReads6.9Score102Shelves

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   His emperor's mental skills, [like] are so terrifying...

8. 558 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Historical363k 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 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Literary men and military generals are all heroes. They are all flesh and blood. They have been in dispute for hundreds of years. How can they be resolved in one word? Look at the heroes of the world and taste the dazzling and troubled times

9. 559 野 Unofficial History Isn't Necessarily False 野史未必假 Wang Lei王磊Historical151k WordsCompleted [The full-cast audio edition is now available. Give it a listen!] From the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the Ming and Qing dynasties, discover the truth behind popular unofficial histories! This book examines 22 popular historical tales from China’s earliest dynasties through the Ming and Qing, using vivid reconstructions, close study of historical sources, and logical analysis to uncover the truth behind them. Was Qin Shi Huang’s biological father Lü Buwei? Did Emperor Taizong of Song m 32.4kReads9.6Score5.5kShelves

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   These five books must be on the list, they are all beautiful historical and cultural classics

10. 560 岳 The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传 Lord of the Pearl-Returning Tower还珠楼主Historical161k WordsCompleted A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country. 925Reads9.6Score—Shelves
11. 561 盟 The Mengjin Crossing 盟津渡 Facing South from the Mountain朝山南Historical267k WordsCompleted Also known as The Awakening of the Ferry Boy. Wu Heyuan, a young man from a Yellow River ferry crossing, suffers the massacre of his entire family, and his younger sister goes missing. After delivering a letter to the Weishui Alliance for a mysterious stranger, he becomes Jiang Shang’s disciple and embarks on a path of political intrigue. When his sister is trained to become an enemy nation’s assassin, when his beloved tastes poison to save him from the brink of death, and when his master gives 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These books are all classics

12. 562 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 821Reads9.6Score—Shelves
13. 563 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 8.8kReads8.2Score531Shelves

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    An imaginary historical text, super high quality, excellent for both listening and reading. The logic is clear, the characters are full, the plot is rich, and the writing is compact. It's a non-conventional and cool article, please appreciate it!

14. 564 不 Never Yield the Land 不让江山 Know White知白Historical5.3M WordsCompleted At first, I looked upon the world and saw nothing but heroes and great men. Then I looked again, and saw nothing but a rabble. Rather than entrust this realm and its people to you, I might as well take it for myself! 507Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    You can take a look at the books in my bookshelf

15. 565 明 Starting Out in a Ming Dynasty Garrison 明末从卫所开始 History of the Southern Ming南明史Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Was the late Ming truly beyond saving? Was the Ming Dynasty really worthless? Was the Great Ming truly so easy to defeat? Join me as we explore this era. The seventh year of the Chongzhen reign, late spring. Farther north than northern Shaanxi, beyond the frontier, watch as a hereditary soldier from a military garrison rises step by step and changes everything along the way. This book has no golden finger, only one heroine, no runaway tech tree, and no high-yielding corn or sweet potatoes. A new 3.6kReads7.4Score275Shelves

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    All the late Ming Dynasty books you want are here - I highly recommend the first one, and I have been chasing it for a long time. It is different from the traditional late Ming Dynasty books - the backgrounds of historical figures are also different, and there are no stereotypes in history.

16. 566 乌 The Prince Consort in Black Rests Beneath the Mountains and Rivers 乌衣驸马枕山河 Dusk Maple Yang Lang暮枫杨郎Historical499k WordsOngoing The world is ever-changing, but who laments the fall of the nation? Life is all about putting on a good show. In the sixth year of the Xianhe era, nearly twenty years have passed since the Central Plains fell to foreign rule. On the northern battlefield, the bloodiest war in ancient history is raging, while the southern dynasty’s noble young men remain lost in wine and dreams. The elegance of the Wei and Jin eras has ultimately become a pile of cold leftovers. Huan Ziyuan, a history student, arr 84Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In a time of great strife, countries frequently fight against each other. The strong will become stronger, while the weak will perish.

17. 567 说 The Complete Story of the Tang Dynasty: A Definitive Edition 说唐全传-精编完整版 Long-form Qing Dynasty Legends清代长篇传奇小说Historical360k WordsCompleted The definitive account of the heroes of the Sui and Tang dynasties. From Qin Qiong rescuing the emperor at Lintong to Li Shimin’s Xuanwu Gate Incident, it establishes Li Yuanba’s legend as the mightiest hero of the Sui and Tang. Classic episodes such as the oath of brotherhood at Wagang Stronghold and Cheng Yaojin proclaiming himself emperor fuse historical fiction with the traditions of folk storytelling, laying the framework for later narratives about the Sui and Tang. 98Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Chinese history is better than novels

18. 568 战 The Logic of War: From Prussia's Rise to the Two World Wars 战争的逻辑：从普鲁士崛起到两次世界大战 Su Yihai苏肄海Historical375k WordsCompleted Centered on German history, this book explores in detail the conflicts among Europe's great powers from the latter half of the nineteenth century through World War II, and the causes behind them. Beginning with the Franco-Prussian War, it offers a fresh analysis of the roots of both world wars. Rather than recounting the details of every battle, the author focuses on drawing lessons from the wars through broad historical, strategic, diplomatic, technological, and economic perspectives, and exami 532Reads9.3Score119Shelves
19. 569 南 The Southern Ming Righteous Army 南明义军 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical1.4M WordsCompleted In 1645, the Yiyou Year of the lunar calendar, the Year of the Rooster, the first year of the Hongguang era of the Ming and the first year of the Longwu era; the second year of the Shunzhi era of the Qing; the second year of the Dashun era of the Great Xi; and the second year of the Yongchang era of the Great Shun, Shi Kefa died alongside Yangzhou, Nanjing fell, and Li Zicheng died at Jiugong Mountain. The Qing court surveyed the realm and found no one who could stand against it. The Eight Banne 21.5kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves
20. 570 汉 Late Han War Chronicles: The Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry 汉末烽烟录之并州狼骑 Dusk Maple Yang Lang暮枫杨郎Historical274k WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Struggle for Supremacy] [Powerful Minister] [Legacy of Emperor Wu] [No System] [Multiple Heroines] The north wind lashes the banners, and cold blades gleam beneath the setting sun. During the Zhongping era, the Yellow Turban Rebellion throws the realm into turmoil. From the frontier of Bingzhou comes a cavalry force riding through frost and snow. Its warriors are clad in mourning white, and its advance is as fierce as a pack of wolves. Wherever it passes, the dust raised by th 81Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 571 穿 Transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty as a Down-and-Out Official’s Son, I Become a First-Rank Minister 穿越大清落魄官二代成一品大员 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical134k WordsOngoing Lin Wen accidentally transmigrates to the Qing dynasty and becomes the down-on-his-luck son of an official. Facing adversity, he works hard step by step, turns his life around, and ultimately climbs to the pinnacle of power, becoming a high-ranking court official of the first rank. 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Favorite historical novel

22. 572 穿 I Transmigrated to the Late Han Dynasty and Became Liu Yu's Son 穿越汉末，我成了刘虞之子 Ling Xun零郇Historical337k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Struggle for Supremacy] [Unexpected Entrants] [Power Beyond the Scale] [Rebuild the Han Three Times] [System] [Summoning] [One Female Lead] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Transmigrate from the Start: The “Benevolent and Righteous” Son on Hell Difficulty] Lin He unexpectedly transmigrates to the third year of Guanghe in the Eastern Han Dynasty, becoming Liu He, the only son of Liu Yu, a kinsman of the Han imperial house and governor of Youzhou. Well versed in history, he knows that a 86Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novel about the summons of famous generals from the Three Kingdoms. If you like it, you can comment. Increase the activity of the book. Make this book better. Thanks!

23. 573 魏 Wei and Jin: A Thief of the State Becomes a Marquis 魏晋：窃国者侯 origiHistorical376k WordsCompleted The Jin court fled south to Yongjia, and the Central Plains sank into chaos. This was perhaps the darkest and most absurd era in Chinese history. Behind vermilion gates, scholars lounged in flowing robes, chatting as they picked lice from their hair. Even as they fled for their lives, they still powdered their faces, applied perfume, and carefully groomed themselves. Outside those gates, there was not a rooster to be heard for a thousand miles. White bones lay exposed in the wilderness, and huma 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From the moment he took off the dead man's robe, Wei Jing embarked on a path of no return. He would either be destroyed by lies or rise to the top by lies. The suspense was full!

24. 574 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Fine Prince 大唐好贤王 The Six Arts of the Gentlemen君子六艺Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [Funny and Stress-Relieving + Fiery Battles + Alternate History + “A Loving Father and Filial Son” + Top-Tier Jokesters Teaming Up + No System, Just a Golden Finger + Deep Grandparent-Grandchild Bond] In an alternate universe, in another Tang dynasty, the blood of the Xuanwu Gate Incident stained the flagstones beneath the palace walls red, and a different legend of the prosperous Tang began! Li Kuan, the second prince raised by his grandmother, Empress Dowager Taimu, survived a brush with dea 65.3kReads9.4Score5.6kShelves

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    I recommend them all as good historical novels that I have read. The supporting characters also have their own moments, ah, the scenes are so good.

25. 575 踏 Setting Out on a Journey to Immortality 踏上旅人生仙路 Memory Braised Fish记忆红烧鱼Historical200k WordsCompleted A historical fantasy with cultivation as its aid, spanning the Warring States through the Qin and Han dynasties, the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Sui and Tang, the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the Northern and Southern Song, the Yuan, Ming, and Qing, and the modern, contemporary, and future eras. See how the protagonist, Han Hua, uses his golden finger to gradually attain the makings of a Great Emperor. Loneliness is a constant in life. Read more history to let go of your a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This historical book is also good for cultivating immortality.

26. 576 不 If You Won't Write the Memorial, Why Are You Going on the Northern Campaign? 不写出师表，你北什么伐呀！ Autumn Wind Over Luoshui洛水秋风Historical2.8M WordsCompleted “This place is so delightful, I could forget all about Shu!” Liu Shan, who left behind this timeless saying, thought he had died. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become Zhao Gou, the emperor of the Great Song. With none of Zhao Gou's memories, he gazed at the officials filling the court and fell into deep thought. They have a chancellor here too? The name Qin Hui might not sound like much, but surely he's as capable in both letters and arms as my foster father! Hmm? Wait, why is there 45.1kReads8.9Score5.2kShelves
27. 577 我 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 4.5kReads8.8Score348Shelves

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    My novel about the Ming Dynasty is well written, has a realistic historical background, rigorous research, vivid character descriptions, and the plot development is all driven by real historical events! You won't regret watching it!

28. 578 何 What Does It Mean to Be Bright? 何以为明 Nikita Xiaofu尼基塔小夫Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Xie Shiqing transmigrates into the Ming Dynasty recorded in the history books, often called the most regrettable dynasty in Chinese history. He enters the court as a young Taoist by Liu Bowen's side. What can he change? What can he bring? No one knows yet. The ups and downs of officialdom, the repeated trials of human nature, the art of keeping one's head down at court, and an emperor's tests and suspicions are all things Xie Shiqing must face. This is not only a story about transmigrating into 53Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    How can there be any fun writing about time travel? People in the world are miserable, human hearts are the scariest, and human nature is more unpredictable. Machiavellian tactics are forced out, and unofficial history is also official history. We don't know what a real Ming Dynasty is like. This book tries its best to restore the truth at that time, betrayal in the back, and growth after struggle. In the end, I find that I am powerless and my historical views are all wrong. The Ming Dynasty is not the beautification filter of our later generations, but it is also the era that we most want to explore and admire and have the most toughness.

29. 579 穿 Transmigrated as Hu Hai: From the Start, I Kill Fu Su to Save Meng Tian 穿越胡亥：开局杀扶苏救蒙恬 Loves Dragon Fruit and Scrambled Eggs爱吃火龙果炒鸡蛋Historical378k WordsOngoing The moment I opened my eyes, I had become Hu Hai. Qin Shi Huang had just breathed his last. Zhao Gao was smiling at me, Li Si was still hesitating, and Fusu was about to be sentenced to death. And I was the puppet who, according to history, would lose the empire in just three years. If I followed the script, I’d kill my own brother, trust Zhao Gao, rule as a tyrant, and eventually be forced to take my own life. I didn’t want to die. So I had to become emperor: a real emperor, not a marionette in 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's not a fool's errand to travel through Hu Hai normally.

30. 580 剑 Sword Like the Evening 剑如夕 Mo Qingci墨倾辞Eastern Fantasy507k WordsCompleted [Traditional wuxia + devoted couple + not a power fantasy + late Qing dynasty + ensemble cast] At the end of the Qing dynasty, the Boxer Rebellion and the Eight-Nation Alliance rise one after another. Gu Yang, a skilled martial artist burdened by a family grudge, leaves seclusion and joins forces with Su Jianli, the daughter of a reformist minister, to roam the jianghu and save the world from disaster. The cruelty of foreign guns and cannons and the wickedness of the human heart lay bare the wre 8Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Based on the history of the late Qing Dynasty, the protagonist shoulders the responsibility of revitalizing traditional martial arts and enters the martial arts world with his wife. However, he faces cruel foreign guns and great changes of the times. A new perspective, satirizing reality, wonderful writing, and a new traditional martial arts book that is unconventional and worth your time.

31. 581 重 Reborn as the Yongli Emperor at the End of the Ming, I'm Back Again 重生明末永历帝，朕又回来了 Lake 195785湖195785Historical408k WordsOngoing Only after dying once do you learn who would die for you, and who wants you dead. Only after being reborn do you understand that being emperor isn't about sitting on the dragon throne. It's about bearing the weight of an empire. On the first day of my reign, I issued these orders: Open the maritime trade ban and exchange with the red-haired barbarians for firearms. Put an end to empty talk. Add practical firearms examinations to the imperial civil service exams. Secretly order Li Dingguo to head 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Look, old man, it's really good historical literature.

32. 582 太 After Emperor Taizong, Rebuilding the Tang Dynasty 太宗之后，再造大唐 Li Zhen理振Historical1.1M WordsOngoing "The streets are carpeted with the bones of nobles; the imperial treasury has burned to ashes of brocade! Chang'an has fallen six times, and the Son of Heaven has fled nine! The Huang Chao Rebellion erupts; the Tibetans, Dangxiang, and Khitan run rampant. The late Tang and Five Dynasties plunge the realm into chaos, with warlords ruling unchecked and foreign tribes running amok as the common people wail in misery! In an age of chaos, the world is a furnace and all things are copper. Massacring c 126.8kReads9.2Score11.4kShelves
33. 583 天 The Heavenly Master's Fate-Changing Water Margin: A Side Story 天师改命水浒别传 Super Bopai超级波派Historical324k WordsOngoing With a casual divination, he foresaw the Jingkang Disaster, the Southern Song retreating to the south, and even the hundred thousand soldiers and civilians at Yashan leaping into the sea to die for their country. He saw the fate of the Great Song a hundred years later in its entirety. So he gave up being an immortal and transmigrated into the body of the wastrel Yan Qing, taking matters into his own hands to change the course of history. He saves Pang Wanchun at the martial arts arena, becomes 113Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This historical novel will definitely subvert your view of history. It is serious and serious, with tons of war scenes, and will save the Northern Song Dynasty.

34. 584 洪 The Descendants of the Hongwu Emperor 洪武朝的子孙们 Bald Li San光头李三Historical1.5M WordsOngoing After an accident, his soul travels a century into the past. On an ordinary day in the seventh year of Hongwu, he is born in the imperial palace of Yingtian Prefecture. He is the most honored child in all of the Ming dynasty. Zhu Yuanzhang’s beloved grandson. Zhu Biao’s eldest legitimate son. And yet, in the history books, he is merely a passing mention: Prince Yu Huai. Looking at the still-healthy Crown Prince Zhu Biao, at Hu Weiyong and the Blue Jade case, which have yet to unleash their blood 104kReads8.3Score8kShelves

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    Five-star recommendation for several unsystematic historical travel masterpieces that you can't put down. The first new work: describes the late Ming Dynasty, when natural disasters occurred frequently, the court was incompetent, the treasury was empty, the borders were in turmoil, people's livelihood was in decline, and internal and external troubles occurred. At this time, the time traveler Zhu Youjian was born and watched how the last Han emperor managed to survive step by step in the treacherous and treacherous palace, then went to Longyou in Xindi to build his power secretly, and finally turned the world around and ruled the world. The highlight of this book is that the characters are vivid and vivid, and they are not just tools to promote the development of the plot. Each one has flesh and blood, has sorrow and joy, has plans and calculations, analyzes human nature, conceals wisdom, hides edge, saves oneself, and is temperate... Use cognition as a knife to break the thieves in the heart and break the trap of others. The second and third books: The writing skills are profound, smooth and natural, the plot development is reasonable and well-considered, the characters are vivid, and the IQ is online. It complements the lineage of Prince Yiwen and Zhu Biao. Watch the ordinary fireworks between the direct emperor Zhu Xiongying and the three generations of Zhu Biao and Zhu Yuanzhang. Each of the three generations has a dynasty mission and controls the world step by step. The fourth book: With profound historical background, sharp writing and rigorous logic, fate is unpredictable and interests are ruthless. Let's see how Zhu Youxiao, the short-lived carpenter emperor, plans the overall situation and the world. The fifth book: Fight against rebellion, defend the capital, attack and build slaves, stabilize the border, eliminate traitors, fight against the officials and gentry, and punish the officials... Natural disasters and military disasters and the barriers between officials and gentry become the shackles of fate. Use wisdom to cut the shackles, and rely on fate as the bet; when the laws of survival and the weaknesses of human nature are intertwined into a web, use conspiracy to break the web, use the game as a chess game, and win the half of the sky, then you will be a true hero. In short, there are turmoils in the temples and palaces, scheming for power, traveling through time and space, exploring the legends of emperors, making up for the regrets of the dynasty, showing the charm of history, the rise and fall, and the wheel of history is rolling forward.

35. 585 大 The Qin Empire’s Industrial Revolution 大秦工业革命 Nine-Fingered Divine Lid九指神盖Historical2.5M WordsCompleted History · Alternate History | Farming · Industry | Ensemble Cast · Conquest A six-year-old soul transmigrates into a barren village in northern Shaanxi during the Qin dynasty, where he becomes a posthumous child. With no System and no golden finger, the first thing he does is use a pendulum to redefine “one meter.” Over the next ten years, all he manages to do is make sure everyone in the village has enough to eat. Then the real story begins. He builds an “underground railway station” in Zhang V 3.4kReads8.1Score372Shelves

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    If you really like history, you will like this book

36. 586 三 Three Kingdoms: Becoming Liu Bei's Kinsman and Brother 三国：成为刘备同宗兄弟 Headphones Like to Hit耳机喜欢打Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Fantasy Elements + Romance-of-the-Three-Kingdoms Style + Official History as a Reference + Supporting Liu Bei + Multiple Heroines] This was a glorious age, and an age of regrets. There was the lament of wasting one's years while one's thighs grew soft, the unwavering loyalty of those who would rather die than yield, the resolve that ten thousand miles of territory were nothing to cling to, and the helpless cry: “Vast heavens, why are you so cruel to me?” “Since I've come here, I will change thi 490Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Three Kingdoms, Assistant Liu, Military Advisor, Ji Han San Xing, Machiavellian Strategy, No System, Multiple Female Protagonists, Three Kingdoms, Romance of the Three Kingdoms

37. 587 民 The Gentleman of the Republic 民国的先生 Starry Words星星语话Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The plot is reasonable, with no System. An ordinary person transmigrates to the Republican era. I hope readers can find a touch of Republican-era charm here. The narration is grounded, with no exaggeration whatsoever… 5.3kReads8.6Score252Shelves

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    How could this book be missing?

38. 588 燕 The Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun: A Rising Tide 燕云十六州之洪流 Bamboo Leaves and Flying Blossoms竹叶飞花Historical182k WordsOngoing The Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun series consists of three volumes: The Flood, The Choice, and Against the Current. The Flood, the first volume, is set against the historical backdrop of the Northern Song’s alliance with the Jin to destroy the Liao, followed by the Jingkang Incident. Weaving together the power struggles among Song, Liao, and Jin with a fictional cast of loyal and righteous characters, it tells of ordinary people who, despite facing certain defeat, still choose to do what they kn —Reads—Score—Shelves

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39. 589 我 My Grandfather Is Emperor Wu of Han 我祖父是汉武帝 Sallow Little Face小脸蜡黄Historical1.4M WordsCompleted My Grandfather Is Emperor Wu of Han Synopsis: I am of imperial blood, the rightful heir of the Great Han. My grandfather is Emperor Wu of Han. The god of war Wei Qing is my granduncle, Huo Qubing is my uncle, and Emperor Xuan of Han, Liu Bingyi, is my unborn son. I transmigrate and am reborn as the eldest grandson of the Han Dynasty. I will change my fate of being murdered, and change the fate of the Han Dynasty entering into another marriage alliance with the Xiongnu. See how Liu Jin restores t 1.4kReads9.0Score114Shelves
40. 590 贼 The Thief's Way 贼道 Heading North向北Urban2.1M WordsCompleted My name is Xiao Wu. I was a wild child no orphanage could keep in check. At nine years old, I charged into this dog-eat-dog world. I saw through it then: living was like clinging to a moving train. You either held on or fell and were crushed to pieces. The first steamed bun I stole wasn’t because I was hungry. I wanted to see whether these hands that picked pockets could grab fate by the throat. The juvenile detention center, the shelter, and the detention center were my schools. The thieves wer 88.6kReads9.6Score11.5kShelves
41. 591 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei's Flirtatious Strategist 三国：刘备的桃花军师 Commoner of Mingzhou明州布衣Historical972k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + No System + Political Intrigue + Real History + Humor] With a hellish start, Liu Bei is trapped in Haixi County with only three thousand battered troops. Zhao Chen, a transmigrator, can only laugh in disbelief: Is that it? Don’t worry, I have three plans to solve your problem. Guo Jia: This man’s schemes are beyond measure. Zhuge Liang: Zhao Chen is a genius blessed by heaven. Xiao Qiao: Sister, would you let me have him? Zhao Chen: What’s going on? The realm isn’t even unified 1.5kReads6.8Score126Shelves
42. 592 承 Claiming the Tang Dynasty 承唐天下 Watermelon Flesh西瓜瓤Historical334k WordsOngoing A modern man finds himself in the body of eight-year-old Li Chengqian. With wisdom far beyond his era and a keen understanding of people's hearts, he deftly avoids political traps. He proceeds cautiously, planning every move and choosing his words carefully amid the shifting tides of the palace. In time, he comes of age and ascends the throne through his exceptional talent and extraordinary courage. Not only does he change the course of his own life and avoid the regrets that once awaited him, h —Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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43. 593 天 Heavenly Fragrance, National Beauty 天香国色 Liu Aotian柳傲天Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Liu Bai is a tomb raider with ideals and ambition, but he accidentally triggers a trap and transmigrates to ancient times, where he meets a woman of breathtaking beauty. At that very moment, all he wants to do is shout: My wife is the most beautiful woman in the world! 6.8kReads8.2Score682Shelves
44. 594 晚 The Greatest Warlord of the Late Tang 晚唐第一大军阀 Rebel逆贼Historical1.4M WordsCompleted If a person cannot leave their name behind in the vast river of history, it is as if they had never come into this world. After transmigrating to the late Tang, an age of upheaval, Qi Shen felt incredibly fortunate. Here, he could behead Huang Chao, wipe out bandits, reclaim Chang'an, and hold the emperor hostage to his heart's content. Here, he could defeat Qin Zongquan, pacify Yang Xingmi, punch Li Keyong and kick Zhu Quanzhong, calmly bringing the warlords to heel. Here, he could repel the Kh 2.3kReads7.7Score119Shelves

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45. 595 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 43kReads9.1Score4.6kShelves

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46. 596 明 A Ming Dynasty Soldier Rises to Power 明末小兵崛起 Lao Niu Jun老牛俊Historical4.8M WordsCompleted “What? Liu Boyuan has taken another Tartar head!” Li Yao, the Thousand-Man Commander of Weiwu Fort, exclaimed in astonishment. Chen Qiyu, the Governor of Yansui: “Thousand-Man Commander Liu, I hope you’ll lend us your full support in this campaign against the rebels!” The Qing army has entered the pass. “Quick, summon the Duke Who Guards the Nation to the capital to defend the emperor!” Chongzhen cried from his throne. 12.9kReads8.7Score1.2kShelves
47. 597 和 The Peaceful Liberation of the Great Ming 和平解放大明 I'm Still as Carefree as Ever姐依旧潇洒Historical349k WordsCompleted In the early years of the Chongzhen reign of the Great Ming, a band of defeated deserters fled Liaodong and made their way inside the Great Wall, heading west... Liu Song, who had transmigrated into this world, became a deserter with an uncertain future. Before long, he defeated a rival and became the leader of a battalion. He trained new recruits, became a bandit king, set up checkpoints, and plundered the gentry... Before he knew it, he had the means to contend for the realm and had become the 340Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 598 农 An Ambitious Country Boy's Life in Ancient Times 农家小子的古代上进日常 The Hibernating Donkey冬眠中的驴Historical6.1M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of a farmer's son in ancient times, a poor student had no choice but to embark on the long road of the imperial examinations to improve his family's life. He sought neither wealth and status nor a high salary or lofty office in this life. All he wanted was to protect his family and give them a peaceful life. 44.4kReads9.2Score3.4kShelves
49. 599 从 It Began with a Fleeting Romance 从一场风花雪月开始 And Now而今Urban698k WordsCompleted Make merry with the one you love, whether it's fate or misfortune! The workplace, business rivalries, and political intrigue. On a high-speed train, Zhang Ze shares a romantic encounter with a woman. He never imagined the heroine of this story would turn out to be his company's general manager... 3.5kReads8.9Score263Shelves
50. 600 农 The Lazy Little One from a Farming Family Takes the Imperial Exams 农门懒娃娃考科举 Black Tofu豆腐黑Historical352k WordsOngoing Dogwa had terrible luck in his previous life. He worked hard all his life and had nothing to show for it. It was all for nothing. In this life, he just wants enough to eat and drink, and to lie flat until the end. Who knew the Lai family already had a layabout: Dogwa's own father. There was no room for a second one. So Dogwa can only be pushed into improving himself and working hard. (Original title: The Lazy Farm Boy Takes the Imperial Examinations) 1.1kReads8.5Score—Shelves

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