Historical Fiction That Feels Realistic 历史文，真实一点

1. 501 大 Great Ming: The Village's Little Top Scholar, Whom Old Zhu Absolutely Adores 大明：乡村小状元，老朱贼稀罕我 Scholar Who Wins a Marquisate封侯书生Historical2.0M WordsCompleted During the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Qiniu, an ordinary four-year-old farm boy, accidentally comes across a silver bell. From then on, he dreams every night of entering a room filled with books: the Thousand Character Classic, the Hundred Family Surnames, the Four Books and Five Classics, collections of successful candidates’ exam essays from every dynasty, and more. With his golden finger and relentless effort, he becomes the top scholar before the age of ten. Beloved by Old Zhu, Litt 18.8kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves
2. 502 大 Great Ming: I Am Wanli's Father 大明：我是万历他爹 Keyhole钥匙孔Historical825k WordsCompleted (No System + transmigration + history + reform and struggle + conquest) My father is the Jiajing Emperor. My son is the Wanli Emperor. My teachers are Zhang Juzheng, Gao Gong, and Xu Jie. My ministers are Hai Rui and Qi Jiguang. My name is Zhu Zaihou. I am the eleventh emperor of the Great Ming, the Longqing Emperor. I will change history. This time, no one will ever trample Huaxia underfoot again. We will never fall behind again. We will never miss out on the Age of Exploration again. Heaven bl 575Reads7.3Score105Shelves
3. 503 太 The Divine Art of Taiyi: Secrets of the Heavenly Origin 太乙神数-天元秘箓 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今14k WordsCompleted Taiyi Divine Numerology: The Secret Register of the Heavenly Origin 33Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 504 明 Personal Accounts from the Late Ming 明末各人的自述 Let's Just Get By for Now先混着吧17k WordsCompleted The Personal Accounts of People in the Late Ming Dynasty 1Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 505 锦 Embroidered Guard, Fangs Bared 锦衣獠牙 Uncle Ribs排骨大叔Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Adapted into several short dramas and animated dramas. Witty, lighthearted, slice-of-life comedy, ridiculous antics, sly tricks, and absurd humor.] After the old Taoist finished chanting, he shouted, “Begone! Soul, return to your body!” Li Xiaoya’s body jerked inside the coffin. He sat bolt upright, opened his eyes, and asked in confusion, “Where am I?” “(⊙_⊙)” The old Taoist performing the ritual rolled his eyes back and promptly fainted on the spot. Also known as: [Relax, How Many People Have 34.2kReads9.1Score3.5kShelves
6. 506 魂 Awakening of the Soul: The Song of the Rift War 魂觉醒之裂合战歌 Treading on Flowers踏花郞Historical163k WordsCompleted On the eighth day of the ninth month, in the autumn of the late Tang, chrysanthemums bloom and all other flowers wither. The setting sun drips blood, smoke from the beacon fires blots out the sky, and horses trample the cracked earth amid utter chaos. Everywhere, blades flash and refugees roam... A down-and-out young man with nowhere else to turn seeks refuge with a fellow townsman, hoping to make something of himself. Instead, he stumbles straight into his enemies' den and nearly loses his life 211Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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   In a history where the setting sun bleeds like blood, every breath is a matter of life and death… He, the down-on-his-luck young man Fu Cun, crawled out from a pile of corpses, roared, and shattered the heavens of history, managing to achieve a pinnacle of fame—the Governor-General of the Realm. [Heart][Please follow]

7. 507 三 Romance of the Three Jin States 三晋演义 Fanchen繁宸Historical174k WordsOngoing Goujian endured hardship and humiliation until he could destroy Wu and establish his hegemony, bringing an end to the Jin state's century-long dominance and shocking the entire kingdom. As Duke Jizao and chief minister Zhiyao desperately sought a way to restore Jin, Zhao Wuxu proposed reclaiming the lands of the Fan and Zhonghang clans to strengthen the ducal house. This triggered a fierce struggle over land among the four families of Zhi, Zhao, Wei, and Han, plunging the Jin dukes into decline 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Reading historical stories, learning historical knowledge, and broadening personal horizons—this is a good book that is adapted but not fabricated.

8. 508 真 I'm Not Useless, I'm Just Too Lazy to Act Like a Big Shot 真不是废物，只是懒得装大佬 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今30k WordsCompleted I’m Not a Good-for-Nothing, I Just Can’t Be Bothered to Pretend I’m a Big Shot 2Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 509 我 I'm Liu Du, and I'm a Liu Too: I'll Restore the Han with Xing Daorong 我刘度也姓刘，带邢道荣光复汉室 I Make the Entire Population我让全国人口Historical473k WordsOngoing In the fifth year of Jian'an, the Battle of Guandu was imminent. Jingzhou had just been pacified, and undercurrents were stirring throughout the land. After waking from a deep sleep, the protagonist found himself in the body of Liu Du, a minor warlord and governor of Lingling on the borderlands at the end of the Han dynasty. In the history books, he was an insignificant name in a corner of southern Jingzhou. In the Romance, he was a timid, nervous laughingstock who simply went with the flow. B 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Upon waking up, the protagonist finds himself transmigrated into the body of Liu Du, the governor of Lingling, a minor warlord in the border region during the late Han Dynasty. 🥳

10. 510 在 Rebuilding the Song Dynasty in Australia 在澳洲重建宋朝 Jiu Er Jiu Jiu玖儿久酒Historical531k WordsOngoing [No transmigrators] [Protagonists change as the times progress] [Multiple protagonists] [Ensemble cast] [Historical] “What did you say? The Song dynasty didn't fall?” Zhu Di asked in astonishment. “That's right. Not only did it survive, it thrived in the Southern Seas!” Zheng He replied. The Great Song: Heh, bet you didn't see that coming! I'm so good at surviving. The Great Ming, here I come! The Great Ming: No, no, don't come any closer! The Song-Ming rivalry is about to begin. 491Reads8.4Score—Shelves
11. 511 雨 Rain Falls on an Old Dusk 雨落旧黄昏 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今19k WordsCompleted Rain Falls on an Old Dusk 1Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 512 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, 33.7kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves

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    🐔🐔This book, Tomato's only masterpiece, boasts a 9.2 Rating from 170,000 reviews. The writing is delicate, relatable, and the literary references are superb. 🐔🐔Jiang Feng transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar. A computer science graduate in his previous life, he's utterly useless here… Jiang Feng thinks: "All other professions are inferior, only studying is noble," so he decides to grit his teeth and take the imperial examinations! 🐔🐔As he progresses, looking back, he has risen to the highest ranks of officialdom, expanded his territory, and established an unparalleled empire!

13. 513 玄 The Path of Medicine in the Primordial Yellow World 玄黄医途 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今30k WordsCompleted The Path of Medicine in the Xuanhuang Realm —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 514 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 53Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Without any extraordinary abilities to defy fate, Wei Jing relied solely on his "understanding of people's hearts" to gain a foothold in the power vortex of the Wei and Jin dynasties. This is the true meaning of survival in a chaotic world!

15. 515 大 The Han Dynasty 大汉王朝 Bao Shu宝树Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Across the vast Tengger Grassland, tribes battle by the law of the jungle, with war fires burning and bloodshed everywhere! Tribal warriors, curved sabers and sharp arrows, fine horses and armor: these determine who can enslave others in the chaos of the grasslands, and who will be enslaved in turn. Curved sabers wielded by grassland riders clash with the longswords of noble knights; nomadic warriors swift as the wind face the armies of lords entrenched in their castles. Fire and steel collide, 1.3kReads8.7Score103Shelves
16. 516 明 Late Ming: I Extend the Ming Dynasty’s Life by Seven Hundred Years 明末：我为大明延寿七百年 Mr. Moxuan墨轩先生Historical1.7M WordsOngoing [Political intrigue] [Slow burn] [Ensemble cast] [Conquest] [Clever protagonist] [No System] After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Shuyuan is mistaken for an immortal by Zhu Youjian. Once the misunderstanding is cleared up, he realizes he's standing at a turning point in Chinese history! With that, Zhang Shuyuan resolves to become a fanatical defender of the Xia people! Donglin Party, die. Zhejiang, Chu, and Qi factions, disband. Liaodong? It's been Chinese territory since ancient time 719Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There was no system, so I consulted a lot of materials.

17. 517 我 I Became an Evil Ghost in the Western Jin Dynasty 我在西晋当恶鬼 Horror Drone恐怖无人机Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In 311 AD, the fifth year of the Yongjia era under the Western Jin. Two university students from the twenty-first century transmigrated through time during a hiking trip and fell into the darkest abyss in Chinese history. More than a hundred thousand Jin soldiers were surrounded and slaughtered by Jie cavalry. Their bodies piled up like mountains. And Chen Yuan and Shen Zheng, naked and unarmed, stood in the very heart of that slaughterhouse. This is an epic about staying alive. Shen Zheng chose 12.1kReads7.4Score1.1kShelves

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    When it comes to authentic historical texts, anyone with the patience to read them will say they're good; they're honest and reliable.

18. 518 大 The Might of the Great Tang: The Long Winds of the Celestial Strategies 大唐天威之天策长风 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Historical328k WordsCompleted In the chaotic final years of the Sui dynasty, the realm lies in ruins, smoke rises from battlefields, and the people are plunged into misery. A gifted child is born at the Wugong Guesthouse, marked by the auspicious signs of a dragon and phoenix. He is named Shimin, with the great ambition to bring peace to the people. Young Li Shimin is no idle boy. He studies military texts and masters riding and archery. At sixteen, he deploys a feint at Yanmen and drives back hundreds of thousands of Turk 9Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 519 大 The Han Empire: Emperor Liu Hong 大汉帝国之大帝刘宏 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Emperor Ling of Han was the last emperor of the Han Dynasty to wield real power. Though he could have changed the course of history, he instead became the root cause of the Han Dynasty's downfall. By a twist of fate, a modern-day top history student is reborn at the end of the Han Dynasty as Emperor Liu Hong. Watch as he gathers the greatest talents of the era and builds an unparalleled legacy. 20kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
20. 520 大 Great Sui: Li Shimin and I Fight for the World 大隋，我和李世民争天下 Fifteenth-Day Mooncake Eater十五吃月饼Historical143k WordsOngoing [Conquest of the Central Plains] [The Sage of War] [Rising to Power by Fighting the Turks] [A Career-Focused Story] [Conquest at the End of the Sui Dynasty] Li Ce, a modern military strategist, finds his soul transported into the chaotic final years of the Sui dynasty. Armed with the ultimate wisdom of The Art of War and On Protracted War, he raises the banner of "win before fighting" and practices the art of "subduing others through diplomacy and strategy." Rising from humble beginnings, he rec 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A modern military strategist transmigrates to the late Sui Dynasty, modeled after Han Xin, to contend for the throne with Li Shimin.

21. 521 仙 Hidden Among the Immortals: The Life of Tao Hongjing 仙隐：陶弘景传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今18k WordsCompleted Immortal Seclusion: The Biography of Tao Hongjing 2Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 522 中 Unsolved Mysteries in Chinese History 中国历史未解迷案 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical2.7M WordsCompleted Chinese history stretches back a long way and is full of fascinating things. Some aspects, however, remain baffling. Scholars have offered their own theories about a few of these mysteries, but most remain mere speculation. This book takes a look at history's great unsolved mysteries. 88Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Read historical stories and expand your historical knowledge 👇👇

23. 523 穿 Transmigrating to the Late Ming: From Tightening Screws to Farming 穿越明末：从打螺丝到种田 Chu Huan He楚环河Historical7.5M WordsOngoing Transmigration to the late Ming dynasty + Peasant Rebellion + Resistance against the Ming and Qing! (Respecting history + No cheats + No System + Slow-paced + Not a power fantasy!!) Wang Tie is an ordinary man with no particular skills. By a twist of fate, he transmigrates to the late Ming and early Qing, a chaotic era that is practically a living hell. How will he find a way to survive in this turbulent age?! And once he reaches the pinnacle of power, where will he lead this people and nat 17.3kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves

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    Look, I don't know what's true either, since I didn't personally experience these historical events.

24. 524 穿 Transmigrating to Wu's Spring and Autumn 穿越之吴破春秋 Author Ersanzi, How About It?作者二三子行不行Historical641k WordsCompleted With a clap of thunder, I transmigrated to a Spring and Autumn era barely more advanced than primitive society. Before I could explore the map, build castles, and slowly level up, I realized I had arrived at the crucial turning point in the famous century-long struggle between Wu and Yue, in the late Spring and Autumn period. King Goujian of Yue, who had endured humiliation and steeled himself for revenge, had already completed ten years of recovery and ten years of preparation. Now he watched h 295Reads6.7Score—Shelves
25. 525 灯 Lantern Light Over Chang’an 灯影照长安 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今23k WordsCompleted Lamplight Over Chang'an 2Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 526 龙 A Crooked History of the Dragon Throne: The Emperors Who Went Off Course 龙椅歪史：那些跑偏的九五之尊 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Across the brilliant five-thousand-year history of China, more than four hundred emperors appeared between Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, who first took the title of emperor, and Puyi, who abdicated at the end of the Qing dynasty. Some were brilliant rulers who expanded their territories, while others were mediocre caretakers who merely maintained the status quo. And then there were the eccentric sovereigns, whose behavior was bizarre and whose actions were absurd. These unconventional rulers added 2Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 527 我 My Dad Is Cao Aman! 我爹叫曹阿瞒！ Nianchen念辰Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Writing is hard, so please go easy on me!] After transmigrating, he becomes Cao Shuo, the second son of Boss Cao. From the start, he’s kidnapped and taken to Empress Fu’s chambers. When he learns that these people are actually plotting to kill him, Cao Shuo gets furious, and the consequences are severe. From then on, the life of that obscure historical figure opens a magnificent new chapter. Liu Bei: You scoundrel! You stole my wife and sabotaged my mighty general. Prepare to die! Sun Quan: I s 156Reads6.7Score—Shelves
28. 528 玄 The Mystic Star Quells a Chaotic Age 玄星镇乱世 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Eastern Fantasy44k WordsCompleted During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, heaven and earth were in upheaval. Years of unending warfare threw the spiritual veins of the Nine Provinces into disarray and shifted the stars from their courses. A catastrophe was about to descend upon the mortal world. The Star Pivot Order governed celestial divination and the protection of spiritual veins. For generations, its members had taken it upon themselves to determine Heaven's will and safeguard the people, but the demonic Netherdar 4Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 529 中 Stories of Famous Generals in Ancient China 中国古代名将故事集 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The celebrated generals of ancient China shine like a galaxy of stars. Sun Wu wrote The Art of War, laying the foundations of military science, and led thirty thousand troops into Ying in a feat that seemed miraculous. Bai Qi fought more than seventy battles without a single defeat and buried 450,000 Zhao soldiers alive at the Battle of Changping. Han Xin famously said, “The more troops, the better,” and helped Liu Bang lay the foundation for the Western Han dynasty. Wei Qing won seven battles i 11Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 530 老 I, Fan Jin, Am Retiring in Great Ming 老夫范进，在大明退休养老 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical223k WordsCompleted (Already published under the title Madcap in the World of Scholars) (Third Prize in the “Reviving Ancient Books, Passing Down a Love of Reading” writing contest) Good heavens! I passed! Fan Jin from The Scholars is traveling through the Ming Dynasty. “Would you like to live a different life? Want to avoid thirty years of detours? Step out of The Scholars and begin your own journey.” At seventeen, Fan Jin opened his eyes and found himself fifty-four. The next time he opened them, he was thirty. H 5.3kReads9.5Score520Shelves
31. 531 大 The Great Ming Emperor Yingzong, Zhu Qizhen 大明英宗朱祁镇 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical487k WordsCompleted Some call him an incompetent ruler, while others regard him as a wise emperor of his age. Some say he surrounded himself with treacherous officials, while others say he had the mettle of a true emperor. He was also one of the few emperors in history to ascend the throne twice. 42Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 532 大 The Han Dynasty's First Marquis 大汉第一侯爷 Boss Cao of Jian'an建安曹总Historical680k WordsCompleted Champion of the cavalry, charging forth with unmatched valor; six campaigns sweeping across the land, swift as lightning and thunder. He watered his horses in the vast sea, raised a mound on Mount Langjuxu, set the western boundary at the Yellow River, and established commanderies at the Qilian Mountains., Ban Gu My uncle is the great general Wei Qing. My uncle by marriage is Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che. My aunt is Empress Wei Zifu. My cousin is Crown Prince Liu Ju. My younger brother is Huo Gua 220Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Dressed in fine clothes and riding a spirited horse, Huo Qubing, the Marquis of Champion who sealed the wolf's lair. A young man in the spring breeze, full of pride, wielding his power to survey the land.

33. 533 鬼 The Spirit Venerable of Guiguzi 鬼谷灵尊 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今20k WordsCompleted Ghost Valley Spirit Venerable 3Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 534 三 Three Kingdoms: A Heroic Journey to Rule the World 三国之雄途天下 Grand General of the Cavalry骠骑大将军Historical1.2M WordsOngoing In the blink of an eye, Wang Yao became the son of a commandery governor in the late Han dynasty. At that time, the Ten Attendants were wreaking havoc at court, while the He clan, the emperor's maternal relatives, wielded power and meddled in government affairs. The Great Han was teetering on the brink. Corrupt and treacherous ministers controlled the court, while powerful officials entrenched in their own territories harbored ambitions like wolves. In this age of chaos, the people were starving 530Reads5.2Score—Shelves
35. 535 一 The Northern Qi Dynasty of Beastly Emperors 一群禽兽皇帝的王朝北齐 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical1.3M WordsCompleted 1.1kReads6.3Score101Shelves
36. 536 观 The Splendor of the Kingdom: Making a Visit to the King 观国之光：利用宾于王 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Historical30k WordsCompleted Behold the Splendor of the Land: A Guest at the King's Court —Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 537 过 The Expired Convenience Store 过期的便利店 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今16k WordsCompleted Expired Convenience Store 2Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 538 上 Last Season's Palace Intrigue Champion Is Now Ruling from Behind the Curtain 上一届宫斗冠军，现在垂帘听政了 The Visitor Sings of Yantai来者歌燕台Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing [No System] [Political Intrigue with an Ensemble Cast] [Ascends the Throne] [Serious Drama] Xie Jin transmigrates, and before she can even celebrate becoming the champion of palace intrigue, she realizes she's become the previous champion! With his dying breath, the young emperor personally places the Imperial Seal in her arms. Xie Jin looks down at herself. The three-year-old crown prince is hugging her leg, drooling all over her sleeve. Good news: No more serving in the emperor's bed! Bad new 1.9kReads—Score157Shelves
39. 539 秦 Qin Shi Huang: The Spirit Cauldron Arc 秦始皇·灵鼎篇 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今17k WordsCompleted Qin Shi Huang: The Spirit Cauldron Arc 4Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 540 文 The Civil and Martial Arts of Song 文宋武略 Zhu Tao翥焘Historical552k WordsOngoing A 996 overworked employee at an electronics company transmigrates to the Northern Song. He uses modern knowledge to develop the salt industry, then draws on his knowledge of later history to anticipate Wang Jun’s rebellion and prepare for it in advance, intervening in the course of history. He also puts his knowledge of the later imperial examinations to use, entering officialdom through the child prodigy exam. He develops the economy, creates military equipment, and reorganizes the army, leadin 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Travel back to the Northern Song Dynasty, the plot unfolds according to the actual course of history, there is no system, it emphasizes historical research, and the Wang Jun Rebellion serves as the catalyst for intervention in history.

41. 541 皇 Uncle, Please Wait 皇叔且慢 Yan Thirteenth Lady晏十三娘Historical1.8M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as Zhao Kuangyin's eldest son, Zhao Dezhao, he must change his fate of dying in eight years. He battles powerful ministers, seizes military command, and earns merit on the battlefield. The Northern Han refuses to submit? Attack! The Khitans raid the passes? Kill them! The Southern Tang refuses to surrender? Take it! With the realm unified and peace restored, the Song dynasty will no longer be poor and weak. I, Zhao Dezhao, will surely go down in history and be remembered for 1.1kReads7.5Score103Shelves
42. 542 阴 The Hidden Talisman Records of Yan 阴符照燕录 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Historical19k WordsCompleted The Record of the Yan Kingdom, Illuminated by the Yin Talisman 1Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 543 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming: A Couple Defeats the Enemy and Saves the Dynasty 穿明之夫妻破敌挽明危 Gale Returns with Rain疾风归雨Historical274k WordsCompleted [Witty writing, no System + rooting out corrupt officials and unscrupulous merchants from the start + hilarious villains and satisfying payback + a war-god hero and heroine + history made accessible] The Ming dynasty is in its final, desperate crisis, and the story opens with a masterstroke. The hero takes aim at the Eight Great Manchu Merchant Clans, confiscating their estates and wiping out the parasites, instantly filling the national treasury! The heroine rides into battle with a gun in hand 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is quite realistic and worth reading!

44. 544 春 Spring Peak, Jade Dew 春峰玉露 Spring Peak Jade Dew春峰玉露Historical4.0M WordsOngoing Welcome, everyone, to my story. Wang Chunfeng transmigrates to an unfamiliar world after an accident. Court intrigue, martial world rivalries, everyday life, love and hatred, and wars between nations! There is no such thing as too over-the-top, only more over-the-top. 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Demystification of History

45. 545 救 A Pastry to Save the Emperor 救驾之饼 Realm of the Void太虚之境Historical746k WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + history + intangible cultural heritage + twists + secret identities + rural life + business + a touch of martial arts + occasional angst + occasional sweetness + a touch of ensemble cast] Scene One: A Chance Meeting in the Countryside Prince (confused, with a child's innocent naivety): “I... who am I?” Chang Lan (gently reassuring him): “Don't be afraid. Rest and recover here for now. This is my family's flatbread shop.” Female physician (carefully examining his injuries): “Don 7Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A serious historical ancient text

46. 546 空 An Empty Fate, A Player at the Board 空命执棋 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今29k WordsCompleted Playing the Game with an Empty Fate —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 547 第 The First Empire 第一帝国 Huang Wei黄威Historical269k WordsCompleted From the final years of the Warring States period to the founding of the Han, four great rulers stood side by side in a unique age. Qin King Ying Zheng swept across the Six States; Western Chu Hegemon Xiang Yu rose to power east of the Yangtze; Xiongnu King Modu fled into the desert; and the protagonist of this book, Liu Bang, future founding emperor of the Han dynasty, was slowly rising to prominence. Inevitably, his path crossed those of the other three rulers. The chaotic Warring States era c 1.5kReads9.5Score—Shelves
48. 548 残 The Early Years of the Late Tang 残唐初土 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Historical29k WordsCompleted The Early Years of the Late Tang 1Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 549 大 Ming Dynasty, 1621 大明1621 Old Song Who Likes Octopus喜欢八角鱼的老宋Historical347k WordsOngoing That year, the Imperial Grandfather and the Emperor Father died one after another within a month and a half. In 1621, Zhu Youxiao ascended the throne as emperor. The Ming dynasty had just 23 years left before its fall. Meanwhile, the Westerners were launching their grand Age of Exploration. Could this year change the course of history, rebuild the Ming, and bring glory to East Asia? 4Reads7.2Score—Shelves
50. 550 穿 Transmigrating to the Eastern Jin: I, Xie An's Eldest Son, Will Bring Order to the Realm 穿越东晋：我谢安长子要廓清天下 Lone Traveler in the Universe独行宇宙Historical145k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + rebirth + the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, Eastern Jin + political intrigue at the forefront, with war, institutional reform, technology changing lives, no System, and bringing peace to the realm] Set during the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, the protagonist, Xie Yao, is a history master's graduate who minored in ancient Chinese economics and industrial history. While seeking out the sites associated with Xie An, the renowned Eastern Jin state 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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