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This Is More of a Discussion Thread: The Highest-Quality Historical Novels Are on Tomato Novel 算是一个讨论贴，番茄中历史文质量最高。

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I've been using Tomato for a while. It's a hub for lightweight novels to pass the time, and quality gems are rare. Overall, historical fiction has the highest average quality. Plenty of books have flaws, but you can tell the authors put in real effort. Most of the books I've finished have been historical fiction.

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251 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华上下五千年 Wen Ruoyu文若愚Historical478k WordsCompleted Arranged chronologically, this book selects major events, influential figures, remarkable achievements, and brilliant cultural accomplishments from five thousand years of history. It strives to reach new heights in accuracy, appeal, and insight. Through a rigorous structure and innovative design, it explains Chinese history from every angle, offering fresh perspectives and multiple layers of analysis while vividly and concisely recounting the basic course of China's historical evolution and the 39.4kReads9.6Score5.2kShelves
252 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History 中国上下五千年 Zhang Qi章祺Historical107k WordsCompleted A History of China Through Five Thousand Years recounts nearly five millennia of Chinese history, from the legendary Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Throughout its long history, the great Chinese nation has given rise to countless remarkable figures: politicians, military strategists, thinkers, scientists, writers, artists, and outstanding women. A History of China Through Five Thousand Years selects events that had a major impact on the course of Chinese histo 11.6kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves
253 A General History of the West 西方通史 Wen Pingyuan文聘元Historical369k WordsCompleted A History of the West tells the story of Western history from ancient Greece to the 1990s. It covers the histories of ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, as well as those of several major Western powers today, including the United States, Britain, Germany, France, Russia, and Italy. It recounts not only major historical events, but also the lives of famous figures such as Alexander, Caesar, Octavian, Napoleon, and Churchill. Readers can learn both how these nations deve 552Reads9.4Score200Shelves
254 Journey of the Cold Blade: From Refugee to Ruler of the Realm 寒锋行：从流民到摄山河 A Wildly Imaginative Brain胡思乱想的大脑Historical288k WordsOngoing A hidden heir lurks in the refugee camps, while the Nine Cauldrons fracture the land and set the beacon fires alight. Xiao Yu, a lowborn refugee struggling to survive in a border camp in the state of Yan, has no idea that his blood carries the loyalty and grievance of a renowned general from the former dynasty. A forced conscription sweeps him into the meat grinder known as the Battle of Canglang Plains. Amid mountains of corpses and rivers of blood, his innate “Eye of Insight” lets him spot a g —Reads—Score—Shelves
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Get rid of the book shortage, read this novel, and read the passionate adventure of the refugee protagonist in the fictional ancient times, seeking revenge and photographing mountains and rivers.
255 The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom: A Lone Army Against the Tide 太平天国之逆流孤军 Wild Crow狂野乌鸦Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Think he's staging a rebellion? No, he's reshaping the world's order. When the supernatural meets physics, when cold weapons collide with rifling, when folk songs give way to The Internationale... History has never been a script set in stone. It was rebooted by a fisherman who got struck by lightning at just the wrong moment. A friendly reminder: Don't fish during thunderstorms, unless you want to rewrite modern history. Note: This book has no System, no harem, and no hidden agenda. It's simply 560Reads9.0Score—Shelves
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This could have been a try.
256 The Romance of the Three Kingdoms' Beauties 三国群美传 Guan Yu Doesn't Brag关羽不吹牛Historical3.6M WordsOngoing Ling Yun, a special forces soldier, unexpectedly transmigrates to the late Eastern Han, finding himself in the chaotic Three Kingdoms, where warlords vie for supremacy. With the iron-willed strategies and combat experience of a modern soldier, he makes a name for himself amid the turmoil. No longer a lone hero from a traditional Three Kingdoms tale, he wins people over with his distinct charisma and exceptional ambition, gathering a host of civil and military officials and winning the hearts of 1.4kReads8.3Score105Shelves
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In the book, there are both the heroic ambitions of a fierce warrior and an iron horse, as well as the tenderness and sweetness of the love between children. The plot line is logical and the emotional line is sweet but not greasy. You don't have to endure a frustrating plot, and you don't have to worry about misunderstandings. The whole process is high-burning and sweet, allowing you to experience the changes in the chaotic times of the Three Kingdoms while also experiencing the ultimate pleasure of "the country is in your hands and the beauty is in your arms". You can't stop staying up late to catch up!
257 Since I'm Already Here, I'll Save the Great Ming 来都来了，我要救大明 Daoyang's Victorious Fighting Buddha道阳的斗战胜佛Historical1.9M WordsOngoing My new work is out! Please check it out on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 159Reads—Score142Shelves
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You can read this old-school Ming Dynasty novel. There are no systematic cheats and the villains are not outwitted. The protagonist's ideas are also completely consistent with historical facts. There are no weapons that defy the heavens. See how the protagonist sorts out the Ming Dynasty politics step by step and crushes all kinds of monsters and monsters. Dark plot + bloody battlefield + assassination and espionage, all included
258 Transmigrating as Guo Jing: I Won't Defend Xiangyang, I'll Conquer the World! 穿越郭靖，不守襄阳，夺天下！ Song Dongming, Who Loves Fried Bread Slices爱吃炸馍片的宋洞明Male-Channel Fanfiction657k WordsCompleted The rating is out, and it will gradually rise over time 😁 The real-life Guo Jing transmigrates into the world of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" as Guo Jing. Having received a modern education, Guo Jing understands that a true hero should not serve as a watchdog for a corrupt regime like the Southern Song. A true hero should be a champion who saves Chinese civilization. Guo Jing is born on the grasslands and grows up amid war. He can be the Prince Consort with the Golden Saber, a master of 79Reads6.1Score—Shelves
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Travel through Guo Jing, and seize the world without guarding Xiangyang. If you, Zhao Song, cannot guard this great river and mountains, then I, Guo Jing, will take your place. Not only do I want to be the Golden Sword Prince Consort of the grassland, I also want to be the emperor of the Central Plains, and even more so the co-owner of the world!
259 The Legend of Han Xin, Master of Arms 驭兵匠韩信传奇 La Keyi啦可咿Historical80k WordsCompleted Want to experience a different side of Han Xin, the peerless master of war? The Legend of Han Xin, the Artificer of Armies delivers! Based on Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Marquis of Huaiyin, this novel delves into the truth of human nature to present a Han Xin unlike any you’ve seen before. Here, Han Xin is no longer the man who simply endures. When handling everyday affairs, he seems shrouded in fog, so slow to react that it is exasperating, three beats behind even the s 2Reads—Score—Shelves
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A masterpiece that skillfully interweaves historical reality and human nature.
260 From Soldier in the Northern Command to Founding Emperor 从北府参军熬成开国帝王 Bronze Keyboard青铜键盘Historical528k WordsOngoing [Struggle for Supremacy]+ [Political Intrigue]+ [Agriculture]+ [No System] This is not a mindless power fantasy. Many of the characters are real historical figures, and their actions generally fit their personalities and interests. What kind of villains are there in a tale of conquest? There’s no such thing as unleashing an aura of imperial power and having famous ministers and fierce generals bow down, or effortlessly expanding your territory. Especially in the Eastern Jin, where powerful clans 10Reads—Score—Shelves
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Unpopular dynasty, the Eastern Jin Dynasty strives for hegemony.
261 Jiajing: Who Says Every Household in Our Dynasty Is Pure? 嘉靖：谁说本朝家家皆净 Grand Academician of the Ming Dynasty皇明大学士Historical219k WordsOngoing Japanese pirates plague the south, the Tatars threaten the north, the treasury is empty, and disasters ravage the land. These are the worst of times. Yang Tinghe, Wang Shouren, Xia Yan, Yan Song, and Qi Jiguang: capable ministers and renowned generals shine like stars. These are the best of times. After transmigrating as Zhu Houcong, he uses the pursuit of immortality as a pretext to keep his ministers in check and carry out sweeping reforms. He opens the seas to trade and sends another expediti —Reads—Score—Shelves
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Rich and unique, a great historical article
262 Immortal Through History, Unbeatable to the End 我在历史中长生不死，活着终无敌 Your Smile Is Beautiful你的笑容已美Eastern Fantasy141k WordsOngoing [Immortality + History + Fantasy + Lighthearted + The Ultimate Survivor] If Zhao Mu had not been born, the long ages of eternity would be like one endless night. At the end of the Primordial Era, humanity was in decline, reduced to prey for the myriad races. Emperor Zhuanxu severed the connection between Heaven and Earth, turning the human world into a place where Heaven could harvest the power of faith. Zhao Mu returned from the dead and gained an Immortality System. Along the way, he witne —Reads—Score—Shelves
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-_A good-looking historical article on immortality. Zhao Fei traveled to the Qin Dynasty. People in this Qin Dynasty could cultivate and live a long time. Foundation-building monks, golden elixir monks, and Nascent Soul monks abound. Zhao Feique has an endless lifespan, but has no talent for cultivation. You can only use your endless lifespan to kill each opponent. After experiencing the Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty, and Ming Dynasty, as long as you live long enough, you will definitely become invincible. . . .
263 Song Cavalry Rules the World 宋骑天下 Plain White of Cizhou刺州的素白Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Modern engineering PhD Zhao Qi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji. With the Jingkang Incident looming, he resolves to turn the empire’s fortunes around. His first move is to expand the Imperial City Bureau and divide its duties into specialized branches. When his ministers denounce him for “neglecting his proper duties,” Zhao Qi quietly equips all three armies with newly developed Shenbi crossbows. When the Jin army marches south toward the Sixteen Prefe 731Reads8.8Score564Shelves
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I think this is a good book. The plot is rigorous and detailed, and the war scenes are grand. It is a good book worth reading.
264 The Azure Heavens Are Dead, Now Is the Time to Fight! 仓天乃死，当搏！ Tong Like the Moon月样般的彤Historical895k WordsOngoing This is a historical transmigration novel set against the Yellow Turban Rebellion at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, but it is not the kind of brainless wish-fulfillment story you're used to. It tells the story of Qi Run, a modern delivery worker who accidentally transmigrates to the sixth year of the Guanghe era. He initially intends to join Liu Bei, the future hero, but after witnessing the suffering of the common people firsthand, he comes to realize that Liu Bei is also just a member of 53Reads6.4Score101Shelves
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Three Kingdoms, Yellow Turban, historical orientation, no system, people's view of history, slow to warm up in the early stage. If you want to read a mindless and cool article, don't click on it. You will definitely not even be able to read the first chapter. If you really like the Three Kingdoms, understand history, and happen to be a fan of the teacher, then you might as well read it patiently, and it will definitely not disappoint your expectations.
265 A Doctor Transmigrates into a Fallen Household and Goes on a Rampage in the Southern Song 博士穿越破落家，他在南宋杀疯了 The Compassionate Chen Kaiyun大慈大悲的陈凯云Historical376k WordsOngoing Transmigration + history + imperial examinations + farming and technological development + building a powerful army + defeating the Jurchens and resisting the Mongols + steady pacing + some wish fulfillment + no golden finger Li Xingchen, a double PhD in archaeology and chemistry, discovers that his girlfriend is actually a “Brazilian steak.” Devastated, he is hit by a truck and his soul transmigrates into the body of a poor, bankrupt landowner in the Southern Song. First, he takes on the local —Reads—Score—Shelves
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Recommended high-quality historical articles, written online, not without brains or wit! The male protagonist, who is a doctor with double qualifications, travels through the Southern Song Dynasty to the house of a bankrupt small landowner. He first fights against bullies, then develops technology, becomes a disciple of Xin Qiji, and becomes an official in the imperial examination! Then destroy the money and fight against Mongolia to avoid tragedy! It's so beautiful!!
266 Fusu's Double Transmigration: Using Technology to Build a Tang Dynasty Where the Sun Never Sets 扶苏双穿：用科技打造日不落唐朝 Marching Through the Nine Provinces Amid Beacon Fires烽烟踏九州Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Patricide + Dual Rebirth + Black Technology + National Strengthening + Conquest + Wish Fulfillment] Transmigration #Reborn #System #Weak System #History #Wild Imagination #Crown Prince #Political Scheming #Tang Dynasty #Zhenguan Era #Patricide #Fallen Hero #Comeback #Face-Slapping #Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger #Rivalry Between Equals #Beautiful but Tragic #Mad Beauty #Overthrowing the Established Order #National Strengthening #Infrastructure #Technology #Gunpowder #Vaccines #Steam Engine #Indu 8Reads7.2Score—Shelves
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**Book Title:** "Fusu Double Time: Using Technology to Build the Tang Dynasty on which the Sun Never Sets" **Introduction:** The Qin Prince Fusu, who was regretful for all eternity, unexpectedly traveled to modern times after his death. After becoming famous, he actually brought the modern knowledge base to the Zhenguan of the Tang Dynasty! The roar of gunpowder defeated the Turks, the vaccine swept away the epidemic in Chang'an, and the roar of steam engines shook the workshops... When the iron blood of the Qin Dynasty met the atmosphere of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Fusu had scientific masterpieces on his left hand and imperial power on his right hand. He will use technology as a plow to plow this land and create a glorious Tang Dynasty that will never end! See how Fusu overturned the trajectory of history and made the glory of the Tang Dynasty shine on all nations! Click to start this journey of becoming a powerful nation that shocked the past and present!
267 The Sorrows of the Ming: Joking About Li Zicheng 明殇之笑侃李自成 Great Utopia大乌托邦Historical265k WordsCompleted The completed historical novel set in the late Ming, Ming Tragedy: Laughing About Li Zicheng, focuses on the rebel king Li Zicheng and the chaos of Chongzhen’s final years, recounting the entire course of the peasant uprising at the end of the Ming dynasty. From Chongzhen’s abolishing of the courier stations and the severe drought in northern Shaanxi, to loan sharks driving people to desperation, Li Zicheng’s uprising, the Battle of Luoyang, Sun Chuanting’s defeat, the fall of Beijing, Chongzhen 17Reads—Score—Shelves
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Sorry, the rules are cold, this is an enforcement agency not a complaint department! As long as you come into this "competition to suppress Fusi", it will be like a scholar meeting a soldier, and it will be hard to explain.
268 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 23Reads—Score—Shelves
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The struggling life of Mr. Liang
269 The Langya Record 琅琊录 Purehearted Ding Yilang, the Fierce Tiger of Litang理塘的猛虎纯真丁一郎Historical559k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out. Will it go up?) (Not mindless wish fulfillment) (History) (Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods) (Farming) (Family) (Partially focused on conquest) (No golden finger) (Reborn in the womb) (No firearms) You're probably used to hearing about illustrious clans like the Langya Wang family. Here's someone whose surname is actually Langya. Give it a try if you're curious. Just after New Year's, an ordinary college student transmigrates and becomes the son of a tyrant 100Reads7.5Score—Shelves
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In the Spring and Autumn Period, the protagonist is pregnant, has no golden finger, and does not understand firearms. He became the son of the king of a small country, received a fiefdom after being crowned as an adult, and gradually evolved into a rich family in Shandong. The writing style is gentle and the protagonist is not obscene. There are also no curse words such as "I*" in the narrator's description. The protagonist adheres to the etiquette of a gentleman. I wrote it myself, I hope everyone can support it.
270 The Young Jiajing Emperor 少年嘉靖 Seeing You, Humming Twelve Times见君十二哼Historical99k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue + No heroine] In the sixteenth year of the Zhengde reign of the Ming dynasty, the emperor died suddenly without an heir. Before his death, he left an edict naming his cousin, the Prince of Xing, Zhu Houcong, as his successor. Thus, the fourteen-year-old prince entered the Forbidden City alone. He faced an intimidating dowager empress and a powerful grand secretary, as well as military commanders, civil officials, the imperial clan, and the inner court. Each faction had its ow —Reads—Score—Shelves
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New book: ancient style of conspiracy, no time travel, no system, no heroine, focus on career