Historical Fiction That Feels Realistic 历史文，真实一点

1. 451 铁 The Iron-Blooded Great Tang 铁血大唐 Wen Ye温夜Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [No System, no golden finger] [An ordinary protagonist, without so many lucky encounters and opportunities] Li Weiyang returns to a thousand years in the past as the eldest legitimate son of the princess royal. He thinks he can live a life where clothes and meals are brought to him, neglect his studies, and become the ne'er-do-well he's always dreamed of being. But he doesn't know that everything comes at a price. And so the story begins when he returns to Chang'an once more... What choices will 240Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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   No system, no cheat codes, not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel. What makes you think a useless person from later generations could become a noble young master in golden robes and riding a spirited horse in the Tang Dynasty? Even with a noble status, so what? He'd still be obediently schemed against in Chang'an. [Heavy punch strikes]

2. 452 在 Scraping by in the Great Tang 在大唐苟活 Jie Zhou芥舟Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [A forty-year-old mind + a twenty-year-old body = a socially anxious shut-in.] [Restoring ancient buildings + a ball lightning strike = the ninth year of Wude.] [Seen through the eyes of a passerby, this is a story of keeping a low profile in Tang dynasty China during the Zhenguan era. There are quiet moments, as well as dramatic twists and turns.] [Memory = a golden finger. Taking things one step at a time, how can I find my footing? Let me tell it all, bit by bit.] A timid, introverted, meek m 9.7kReads7.3Score666Shelves

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   If you're looking for something to read, you might want to check this out.

3. 453 神 Divine Numerology: The Secret Scroll of the Supreme Principle 神数衍天：皇极秘卷 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今23k WordsCompleted Divine Numerology Reveals Heaven: The Secret Scroll of the Emperor's Pole 4Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 454 唐 Shangguan Wan’er: Courtly Intrigue in the Tang Dynasty 唐朝上官婉儿宫廷风云 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Shangguan Wan'er was the daughter of a convicted official, yet she became Wu Zetian's right-hand woman. When Emperor Zhongzong of Tang was restored to the throne, she was named Zhaorong and continued overseeing official edicts for both the inner court and the outer government. Later, she attached herself to Princess Taiping. After Emperor Zhongzong's sudden death, Shangguan Wan'er and Princess Taiping drafted an imperial edict naming Li Chongmao crown prince, with Prince Xiang, Li Dan, as regent 2.6kReads7.5Score156Shelves

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   She possesses both exceptional talent and stunning beauty… [Thumbs up]

5. 455 陶 Tao Zhu’s Mystic Strategy: Mastermind of Heaven’s Secrets 陶朱玄略：天机谋主 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今22k WordsCompleted The Tao Zhu Strategy: Mastermind of Heaven's Secrets 5Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 456 桃 The Three Peach Garden Brothers Are Reborn in the Three Kingdoms 桃园三兄弟重生三国 Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast Sky幻羽苍穹Historical992k WordsOngoing [Reborn Three Kingdoms Novel] [No System] [Battlefield Strategy] The story begins with Liu Bei entrusting his adopted son to Zhuge Liang at Baidi City, then dying soon afterward. Unable to let go of his countless regrets, he is reborn before the Yellow Turban Rebellion, back when the three brothers swore brotherhood in the Peach Garden. Even more astonishingly, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei have also been reborn. As Liu Bei marvels at the great mercy of Heaven, he watches his two brothers weep with joy 796Reads8.2Score103Shelves
7. 457 我 I'm a Military Engineer, and You Want Me to Save the Ming? 我一搞军工的，你让我拯救大明？ Stainless Steel Poet不锈钢诗人Historical550k WordsOngoing [Traditional history] [Historical farming and development] [Survival in a chaotic age] [No System] [Military-industrial system] [Late Ming power struggle] Qin Feng, a technician at an arms manufacturing group and a major military history forum influencer, opens his eyes to find himself a low-ranking border officer in the second year of the Chongzhen reign, with only ten men under his command. Three days later, Hong Taiji’s fifty thousand Eight Banners troops breach the frontier. Historically, no 3.8kReads6.8Score235Shelves

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   A good realistic historical article

8. 458 万 All Realms Return to the Stars 万境归辰 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今25k WordsCompleted All Realms Return to the Stars 5Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 459 三 Three Kingdoms: Transmigrating into the Yellow Turban Rebellion to Turn the Tide 三国：穿越黄巾逆转天下 Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast Sky幻羽苍穹Historical2.0M WordsCompleted This is my second long novel about transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era. The protagonist transmigrates to become Zhang Jiao’s disciple, then escapes Jizhou alongside his senior sister Zhang Ning, the Way of Great Peace, and the Yellow Turban warriors. Though many look down on him for being a Yellow Turban rebel, Lu Yun keeps striving toward his goal and ultimately unifies the Three Kingdoms. 3.3kReads8.8Score289Shelves
10. 460 九 The Nine Heavens’ Tally of Command: The Biography of Sun Wu 九天兵符：孙武传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今19k WordsCompleted The Nine Heavens' Military Talisman: The Legend of Sun Wu —Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 461 四 The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义 Su Yan Zhuren素阉主人Historical104k WordsCompleted Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin 74Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    A true classic, a must-read! [Smirk]

12. 462 中 A History of Chinese Warfare: Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 中国战争史之春秋战国 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical63k WordsCompleted [History + Military + Warfare + Strategy] On the battlefield, split-second decisions to kill or spare can determine a nation's fate. From Duke Huan of Qi's hegemony under the banner of “revering the king and repelling the barbarians,” to the rise of Qin's fierce army after Shang Yang's reforms; from the gleam of blades in the Wu-Yue conflict to the strategists' cunning schemes and verbal battles with scholars, every detail is steeped in the turmoil and bloodshed unique to the Spring and Autumn a 149Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Historical and scientific knowledge 👍

13. 463 大 A Blessed Heir for the Ming Dynasty: The Empress Begs Every Day to Be Deposed 大明好孕：皇后娘娘她日日求被废 Qing Suisui卿岁岁Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted They are not mutually exclusive, and this book covers quite a lot of Ming dynasty history. Some details may not be accurate, so please bear with me. Thank you. Jing Shu transmigrated as Hu Shanxiang, the most useless empress in the Great Ming dynasty, and nearly fell apart. Sun was Zhu Zhanji’s childhood sweetheart. Jing Shu was at best a lucky charm her family had offered to the imperial household. How could she possibly compete with Sun? So, knowing how history would unfold, Jing Shu simply g 4.6kReads9.1Score300Shelves

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    The first book tells the story of Zhu Zhanji's death, where his spirit wanders the world. He witnesses his son, Zhu Qizhen, committing grave errors and witnesses the Qing dynasty's conquest of China. Enraged, he comes back to life—yes, he's reborn—and begins to change the fate of the Ming dynasty. The second book features a modern protagonist who unexpectedly gains a space-time portal to the Tang dynasty during the reign of Emperor Taizong (Li Shimin). It tells the story of Li Shimin hiding his identity and becoming sworn brothers with the protagonist. This one is highly recommended.

14. 464 平 A Commoner Runs Wild in the Three Kingdoms 平民乱闯三国 Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast Sky幻羽苍穹Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A Three Kingdoms transmigration novel about striving for supremacy, with no System. The protagonist is an ordinary modern man who transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes Han Fu’s son. Through his own efforts, he builds a powerful army, defeats the various warlords and foreign tribes, and ultimately unifies the Three Kingdoms. He goes on to live a life of luxury and power that modern people can hardly imagine, surrounded by beautiful women and ruling the world. 1.8kReads8.0Score125Shelves
15. 465 开 The Nation's Doomed from the Start? First, I'll Cuddle My Consort and Take a Nap 开局就要亡国？先搂着妃子睡一觉 Spicy Boiled Fish发烧水煮鱼Historical784k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I had become Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. [Historical what-if] + [Tyrant emperor] + [Everyone is unhinged] + [Subverting expectations] + [Prince of Lanling] + [Feng Xiaolian, displayed in all her glory] Grandson of Gao Huan, son of Gao Zhan, and enemy of Yuwen Yong. The good news: I am the supreme ruler of the realm, with a beauty in my arms. The bad news: I am the notorious tyrant in history, who trusted treacherous 521Reads6.2Score106Shelves

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    This book unfolds from the perspective of Gao Wei, the last emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty, blending elements of historical fiction, the trope of a tyrannical ruler, and a chaotic cast. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a notorious tyrant but secretly plots to reverse the tide of history. Currently, the last 10 reviews all have 4 stars or higher. The history of the Northern Qi Dynasty is incredibly fantastical, leading to a very humorous plot, primarily focusing on the rivalry between Gao Wei and Yuwen Yong. Historical figures are depicted according to historical timelines, and the book features a historical harem element with a large number of characters, many of whom are based on real historical figures, such as Feng Xiaolian and the Dugu family.

16. 466 九 The Power of the Chancellor: The Great Qin Dragon Cauldron 九天相权·大秦龙鼎 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今20k WordsCompleted The Nine Heavens' Chancellor's Power: The Dragon Ding of Great Qin —Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 467 秦 Qin's Replacement: A Bricklayer Rewrites Three Hundred Years of Qin History 秦替：泥水匠改写了三百年秦史 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Qin's Substitute In 1991, Zhang Daode, a boy from a small town in southwestern Hunan, studied hard and earned excellent results on his high school entrance exam. But someone with power took his place, crushing his hopes of continuing his education and forcing him into a life at the bottom of society as a bricklayer who knew nothing but hardship. Then a sudden fall at a construction site turned his life upside down. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated to the end of the Warring States p 1.5kReads9.2Score174Shelves

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    The underdog's rise to success

18. 468 龙 Dragonblood Soars 龙血腾 Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast Sky幻羽苍穹Eastern Fantasy996k WordsCompleted With the help of the Dragonblood Pagoda, the protagonist builds a powerful mercenary corps and reclaims control of his family. He leads the Demon-Slaying Corps to defeat the demons and human traitors, ultimately uniting the continent in this classic eastern fantasy. 60Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 469 班 Ban Chao: Star Lord of the Western Frontier 班超：镇西星主 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今21k WordsCompleted Ban Chao: Star Lord Who Pacified the West —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 470 大 Great Tang: Little Brother, Bet You Didn’t Know I’m the Emperor! 大唐：贤弟没想到吧，我是皇帝！ Mo Xiao's Strawberry墨骁的草莓Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Su Chen wakes up one morning, and his System awakens! He can travel back and forth between the Tang Dynasty and the modern world! In the Tang Dynasty, Su Chen befriends an old pal, Old Li, and the two become close despite their age difference! Old Li: “What are these potatoes? You can harvest thirty dan per mu?” Old Li: “Why is this erguotou so strong?” Old Li: “Dear brother, how can this electric scooter be faster than my prized black steed?” One day, Su Chen gives Old Li a globe! From then on, 249Reads8.8Score—Shelves
21. 471 重 Reborn, I Study for the Imperial Exams in Another World 重生后，我在异世界读书科举 Lan Xiaoyi蓝小一Historical2.8M WordsCompleted (Transmigration) + (farming) + (daily life) + (imperial examinations) (no System) + (court politics) Chen Chuyi was reborn into a poor family in Beishui Village, carrying the memories of his past life. At first, he only wanted to earn a little money to improve his family's life. But in this unfamiliar ancient world, he was always afraid someone would take his family's money and eat their food. In the end, he embarked on the path of study and the imperial examinations. He knew that only by changi 7.1kReads8.3Score547Shelves

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    Transmigrating into a poor farming family with no background or special abilities, how does one rise to become a pillar of the Qi Dynasty court? The protagonist, Chen Chuyi, dedicates himself to the imperial examinations, writing a legendary tale of rising from commoner to wise minister.

22. 472 晓 Xiaotong, I’m Here for You 晓彤，我在你身边 Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast Sky幻羽苍穹Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted The protagonist is an investor who failed abroad and returns to his home country to start over. But at home, he has another identity: a rich second-generation heir. By chance, he meets the woman he loves. After overcoming a thousand hardships, the two come to understand and support each other, eventually getting together and living a happy, sweet life. 49Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 473 消 The Vanished Empire (Complete in Seven Volumes) 消失的帝国（全七册） Luo Sanyang罗三洋Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Heading west, the nomadic peoples who emerged from ancient China went on to establish powerful empires, produce generations of descendants, and pass on their civilizations. They experienced both prosperity and decline, writing glorious chapters across the long river of history. This seven-volume set introduces the origins, development, and eventual disappearance of the Rouran, Xianbei, Jurchen, Xiongnu, Western Liao, Khitan, and Nanzhao. Their migrations, former glory, and wars have all been rem 26Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    The rise and fall of ancient northern ethnic minorities, their struggles with the Central Plains dynasties when they were powerful, and their westward migrations when they were weak.

24. 474 大 A Cunning Official in Great Qian: Making My Way as Chief Minister 大乾苟官丶混在大乾当宰辅 Youngster from Lingnan岭南小后生Historical256k WordsOngoing A friendly reminder: This is a work of pure alternate history and has no connection to real history. After my soul transmigrated into a scholarly family in Great Qian, I brought with me the learning of a thousand ages, seeking only warm wine, peace of mind, and a beautiful woman by my side. I deliberately kept my exam scores low, hoping to land some undemanding government post and stay clear of political strife. But things rarely go as planned. Great Qian’s prosperity was only a facade. Corrupt 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical novel about the imperial examination system. The author also has a 1.5 Million-word completed novel about the War of Resistance against Japan, so it's unlikely to be abandoned or have a bad ending.

25. 475 重 Reborn as the Overlord of Western Chu: From the Start, I Refuse to Leap into the Wu River 重生西楚霸王，开局拒绝乌江自刎 When the Wind Rises at Lingyan Pavilion风起凌烟阁Historical209k WordsOngoing In the fifth year of the Han dynasty, Xiang Yu took his own life by the Wu River and died with bitterness in his heart. When he opened his eyes, he had returned to the very moment before he was about to take up his sword and kill himself! In his previous life, he had been headstrong and arrogant. He let his enemy escape at the Feast at Hong Gate, drove his chief adviser away, and buried surrendered soldiers alive. In the end, his eight thousand followers perished, Yu Ji took her own life, and hi 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Rebirth of the Hegemon-King of Western Chu - Highly Recommended! [Making a face][Making a face]

26. 476 这 The Ming Dynasty Can Still Be Saved 这个大明还能拯救 Cantonese Melon粤瓜Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (Ming Dynasty + Ensemble Cast + Iron and Blood + No System + Emperor + Struggle for Supremacy + National Strength) A modern engineer transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Yiyi, the eldest legitimate son of the Longqing Emperor, who died young. Faced with the impoverished Ming treasury, Zhu Yiyi has no choice but to propose reforms, mint silver coins, overhaul commercial taxes, and build a new army. He builds up his strength step by step, fights Altan Khan, opens maritime trade, conqu 8.7kReads8.5Score454Shelves

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    They are all good historical articles

27. 477 梦 Fantasy Westward Journey: I Farm Affection Like Crazy in the Game 梦幻西游：我在游戏中狂刷好感度 Wu Yu晤彧Sports514k WordsOngoing Zhao Xun, alone in the world, unexpectedly obtains a special Fantasy Westward Journey time card that takes him back to 2004. The card also comes with a special account, whose character has a unique ability: Winning over NPCs in Fantasy Westward Journey. Whenever an NPC’s favorability reaches 100, they give Zhao Xun an unexpected gift. The waiter, Luo Daoren, his master Cheng Yaojin… even the Pet Fairy can be won over. Watch Zhao Xun make his mark in the game… 312Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    This is a story about power, family, and regret. The lights of the Daming Palace burned for thirty-seven years, illuminating the dragon throne, and also the countless bones of the dead. 🌸🧌😋🤗😎

28. 478 曹 The Cao Clan’s Heroes and Bears 曹氏英熊 Dingguang Long-Eared Rabbit定光长耳兔Historical1.7M WordsOngoing I woke up to find myself at the end of the Han dynasty, and the youngest son of Bian, Cao Cao’s concubine. Wait, am I Cao Xiong? The Cao Wei mystics: Young Master Xiong, a flying bear in your dream! What an auspicious sign! Zhang Xiu: You brat! How dare you treat me like this!!! Chen Gong: Cao Mengde, how dare your son Xiong treat me this way! Xin Pi: Young Master Pi, I pledged myself to you in good faith. Why did you let your younger brother bully my daughter? Lady Bu: Does Young Master no long 528Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    *Cao Xiong*. The protagonist is Cao Cao's youngest son, Cao Xiong, and the story begins from infancy. There's no system or cheat codes; it's purely about the butterfly effect. I know my readers prefer a fast pace, so I knew from the start this book wouldn't be a straightforward read. The first 500,000 words are all about setting the stage—characters, relationships, and the historical background. Many people left after that. But the most common thing those who stayed said to me was, "Looking back, I realize every chapter before that was useful." With 3.9 Million words already, there's plenty of material to work with. If you happen to be the kind of person who's willing to slow down and wait for a character to truly mature, this book won't disappoint you. It's not for everyone, but it's for you.

29. 479 慈 For the History of Empress Dowager Cixi, This Book Is All You Need 慈禧历史读这本就够了 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical365k WordsCompleted [History + Secrets of Empress Dowager Cixi + Qing Dynasty + Imperial Harem + Political Intrigue] One book to understand Empress Dowager Cixi and the Qing Empire 1.6kReads9.4Score115Shelves

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    Learn about historical figures by reading these books

30. 480 君 Ruling the Four Seas: The Emperor's Dashing Ways 君临四海：吾皇风流 Invincible Sea Anemone无敌海葵Historical328k WordsOngoing [Great Ming] [Chongzhen] [Transmigration] [Court Intrigue] [Struggle for Supremacy] [Dynasty-Building] [An Emperor's Making] [Alternate History] [Ensemble Cast Power Fantasy] After his Transmigration into Great Ming, Zhu Youjian thinks his luck couldn't get any worse. Fortunately, he has a good imperial sister-in-law. Determined to escape the fate of becoming the ruler who loses his country, Zhu Youjian decides to rebel against the corrupt Great Ming. The imperial estates become his base, and h 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I just feel like mine is too real.

31. 481 人 Chronicles of the Balance Between Humanity and Heaven 人天衡纪 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Historical30k WordsCompleted The Chronicles of Human and Heaven —Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 482 三 Three Kingdoms: I Was Once a Commoner from Xiliang 三国：我本西凉一匹夫 October Self-Reflection十月慎独Historical162k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast, No Idiotic Decisions] I'm Dong Zhuo! I was just a nobody from Xiliang. Why should I fear the world's condemnation or criticism? If Heaven is unjust, then I'll overturn this world ruled by the noble clans and shatter the Han Dynasty's game of power. I'll create a new world myself. The noble clans are numb and heartless, enslaving the common people? Kill five hundred, and the unrest will be quelled! The Five Barbarians devastate China, the elite flee south, and the people suffer? A 2Reads7.1Score—Shelves
33. 483 三 Three Kingdoms: I, Liu Adou, Am Definitely Not Cao Cao's Son 三国：我刘阿斗真不是曹操的种啊 Suddenly, You Look Like You秃然好像你Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, iron-blooded, no System, little romance] There’s no time to explain. It’s the twenty-fourth year of Jian’an, and Liu Shan is coming your way with the bearing of a formidable warlord. What gives you the right to lecture me? The two capitals and thirteen provinces of Great Han rest on my shoulders. Those of you from powerful clans have no right to speak for the people of this world! We can just confiscate more from the powerful clans. Someone else can take the blame. Zhao Yun: 7kReads8.8Score718Shelves
34. 484 颠 Overturning the Warring States: The State of Wei 颠覆战国之魏国 Shui Dong水动Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Wei, a lifelong city-dwelling homebody, wakes up to discover that he has become Prince Shen, the crown prince of Wei during the Warring States period. He's already on his way to the Battle of Maling, and his first priority is figuring out how to stay alive. Before long, he finds himself facing a succession of ambitious and talented rulers, including Duke Xiao of Qin, King Huiwen of Qin, King Wei of Chu, and King Wei of Qi, not to mention the top talents serving under them. With his limited 2.2kReads8.6Score139Shelves
35. 485 刘 Liu Shan Founds the Han Empire Three Times 刘禅三造大汉 That Panda Loves Bamboo爱吃竹子的大熊猫啦Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [Political maneuvering + no System + not invincible + no female lead + neither glorifying nor vilifying + faithful to history] This book draws on core historical sources such as Records of the Three Kingdoms, Records of Huayang, Records of the Grand Historian, Book of Han, Book of the Later Han, and Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government. It also takes inspiration from Romance of the Three Kingdoms, striving to recreate a sweeping yet utterly authentic world of the Three Kingdoms... 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend!!!

36. 486 纪 The Changing of Eras: Born of the Ashen Heavens 纪元更替·烬天生人 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今30k WordsCompleted The Changing of Eras: People Born Under the Ashen Sky 1Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 487 三 Three Kingdoms: The Soldier Xin Qiji Turns the Tide at the White-Clad Crossing 三国：小兵辛弃疾，扭转白衣渡江 Hearing Dust听见尘埃Historical489k WordsCompleted Xin Qiji, a hero whose grand ambitions went unfulfilled and whose years were catching up with him, suddenly finds himself in another body. He becomes a foot soldier under Fu Shiren, stationed at Gong'an in Jingzhou during the Three Kingdoms period. The Battle of Xiangyang and Fancheng is underway. Guan Yu floods the seven armies, shaking all of China! Lü Meng crosses the Yangtze in white, on the eve of writing to persuade Fu Shiren to surrender... Kill Shiren and hold Gong'an! Repel Lü Meng and 326Reads8.4Score—Shelves
38. 488 不 I Can't Command Troops, But I'm Still the God of War of the Great Han 不会点兵，但我依然是大汉战神 Silly Biped呆呆两脚兽Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Dong Zhongying, a keyboard military theorist and armchair strategist who transmigrated into Dong Zhuo, discovered that war really was a technical business. There were two things he couldn't do! In fact, he couldn't do any of it! He had no idea how to deploy troops or arrange formations, and couldn't even figure out how to set up camp! He was no good at making decisions on the battlefield either. Every person sounded perfectly reasonable to him, even though their strategies all pointed in complet 2.7kReads8.9Score172Shelves
39. 489 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! 5kReads8.8Score355Shelves

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    An unprecedented novel depicting the fall of the Han dynasty! My novel features vivid character descriptions, a reliable historical background, and a dramatic plot that unfolds like a stream flowing to the sea.

40. 490 藏 The Evening Breeze Hidden in My Heart 藏在心底的晚风 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今27k WordsCompleted The Evening Breeze Hidden in My Heart 2Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 491 帝 The Emperor's Hegemony in Great Ming 帝霸大明 Loves Beef on a Hot Plate爱吃铁板牛Historical620k WordsCompleted In the late Ming Dynasty, natural disasters struck one after another and the government was corrupt. After waking up as Zhu Youxiao during the final years of the Wanli Emperor's reign, he faced the Three Major Cases of the late Ming and the disastrous defeat at Sarhu. Faced with such a complicated situation, how will this young emperor turn things around? 18kReads8.9Score831Shelves
42. 492 五 Five Dynasties: Iron Cavalry Unstoppable 五代：铁骑纵横 Smoke in the Fog雾里的烟Historical667k WordsCompleted Wang Yanting, an ordinary man, transmigrated to the chaotic late Tang dynasty. He had no golden finger and no powerful patron to rely on. He could only survive through his own efforts. In this age, rites and music had crumbled, and moral principles had been cast aside. Whoever had soldiers could do as they pleased. But in this same age, the soldiers under your command could turn their weapons on you at any moment. Li Keju, military governor of Lulong, had a subordinate general, Li Quanzhong, who 1.7kReads8.5Score102Shelves
43. 493 大 Grandson of the Empress of the Great Tang 大唐女皇之孙 Zixuan Ink Rhyme子轩墨韵Historical683k WordsOngoing I woke up as Li Chongrun, the most ill-fated sacrificial pawn in the Li Tang imperial clan. With death fast approaching, I rushed to the palace in the middle of the night to ask for an audience with Wu Zetian. “This grandson has three strategies to offer Your Majesty: first, may the Divine Emperor reign for ten thousand years; second, marry Shangguan Zhaorong to pacify the inner court and win over those beyond it; third…” Wu Zhao narrowed her phoenix eyes. “Go on.” I took a deep breath. “This gr 6.1kReads8.0Score436Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. You might think it's a novel, but it's actually an explanation of Tang Dynasty history. It uses stories as its framework and historical materials as its soul, capturing the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty in every word. The characters are vivid and lifelike.

44. 494 我 Me, an Outer Sect Disciple, Became the Immortal World's Ancestor by Keeping a Low Profile 我，外门弟子，苟成仙界老祖 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今28k WordsCompleted I, an Outer Sect Disciple, Cautiously Became the Immortal Realm's Ancestor 3Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 495 跛 The Lame Farmer's Rise to Power 跛脚农家子的权臣之路 Wan Shu绾淑Historical274k WordsOngoing Reborn as a lame peasant boy in ancient times, in an era when no one believed in him, Gu Cichuan overcomes one obstacle after another to claim the position of The Outcast. He seeks no great power, only to stay true to himself and do right by the world. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 496 大 Great Qin: The Greediest Official of All Time, Praised as a Loyal Minister by the First Emperor 大秦：千古贪官，祖龙夸我是忠臣 Young Master Xuanniao公子玄鸟Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [fiery passion] + [rivalry for supremacy] + [ruthless action] + [no System] In the twenty-eighth year of the First Emperor's reign, after performing the Fengshan sacrifice at Mount Tai, Qin Shi Huang disguises himself as a wealthy merchant to tour the land incognito. To his surprise, he discovers that the local township head, Heifu, is openly accepting bribes, colluding with merchants! He is only a township head, yet his residence is extravagantly luxurious, with hundreds 6.1kReads9.2Score614Shelves

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    I'm shamelessly recommending myself. The protagonist is cunning and shrewd, the writing style is light and cheerful, and there's no system or romantic pairing. It leans towards farming and technological advancement, while also assisting Zheng Ge in extending the life of the Qin Dynasty. There's absolutely no angst. Furthermore, the author is a meticulous researcher and will try to recreate an authentic Qin Dynasty, definitely satisfying those who appreciate detail. The historical research is also quite extensive, ensuring the writing is substantial and supported by historical evidence. I feel this fits the questioner's requirements quite well. [Heart emojis]

47. 497 大 King of the Western Regions of the Han Dynasty 大汉西域王 Liu Yan刘龑Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn as a son of Emperor Wu of Han, he gives up his fiefdom at home and volunteers to take up his post in Luntai. Taking command of Luntai’s garrison, he unifies the Western Regions, and from then on there are no more Hu barbarians in the west. He crushes the Xiongnu and then destroys their royal court, learning from the Qing dynasty’s castration of the grasslands. From then on, the Han dynasty will have no more trouble from the steppe. He does everything he can to ensure the Crown Prince Li, 398Reads6.5Score—Shelves
48. 498 我 I Can Send Bullet Comments to Every Emperor 我能给所有皇帝发弹幕 Scholar Who Wins a Marquisate封侯书生Historical300k WordsOngoing (No romance, ensemble historical cast, alternate history) The emperors of parallel worlds gradually became linked to a magical livestream room. As long as they streamed for a certain number of hours or attracted enough viewers each day, they could earn points and spend them in the livestream shop on all sorts of unexpected items. Li Zixuan was the only person with permission to watch and post comments. At first, when his phone linked to the platform, he thought it was a virus. But after he tenta 96Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Mentoring new employees proves that one is not a fraud.

49. 499 你 How Did You Transmigrate Too? 你怎么也穿越了？ Let's Just Get By for Now先混着吧Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Main characters: Two male leads. Jiang Tian, 27, a modern sports student and five-year veteran of the armed police who has retired, transmigrates into Jiang Tian, the 19-year-old legitimate son of Jiang Zhenyue, Marquis of Ningwu. Wang Yu, 27, a modern criminal investigator and liberal arts student, transmigrates into Wang Yu, the 19-year-old legitimate son of Wang Zheng, Marquis of Changqing. The setting is the second year of Chongzhen. For certain reasons, history before the first year of Chon 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both long and short stories are available.

50. 500 大 The Great Derivation, Escape One 大衍遁一 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今29k WordsCompleted The Great Derivation, the One Who Escaped 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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