Historical Fiction That Feels Realistic 历史文，真实一点

1. 851 开 Reviving the First Emperor from the Start to Build an Eternal Qin Empire! 开局复活始皇帝，打造万世大秦！ The Ninth Under Heaven天下第九Historical1.7M WordsCompleted The First Emperor died suddenly at Dune? The National Fortune Manifestation System came into being! Ying Ziye chose to resurrect the First Emperor. To strengthen the fortune of the Great Qin, Ying Ziye launched a sweeping overhaul of the empire. The princes: “Ninth Brother has the crown prince position locked down. He'll be the greatest crown prince in history!” Fusu: “Ninth Brother is more suited to be crown prince than I am!” Ying Zheng: “Why do I feel more energetic by the day?” Ying Ziye: “F 8.2kReads8.9Score802Shelves
2. 852 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. 853 三 Three Kingdoms: I Swear to Kill Cao Cao for My Eighteen-Year-Old Aunt! 三国：我为18岁婶婶誓杀曹操！ The Edge of Wolfish Ruthlessness狼灭之涯Historical222k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [No System] [Collecting Mighty Generals] [Stealing Others' Opportunities] Transmigrated into Romance of the Three Kingdoms as Zhang Xiu. No System, no connections. Life is hard. But when he thinks of his beautiful eighteen-year-old aunt being bullied by Cao Cao, His rebellious spirit flares up in full force! —Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 854 是 Yes, Pontiff 是，教宗 Capsizing Water覆舟水Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In 1443, Pope Eugene IV of the Catholic Church firmly believed rumors that the Ottomans were utterly weak. At the same time, Austria’s newly rich ruler died suddenly, leaving the throne to his young posthumous son. The Hundred Years’ War between England and France was nearing its end. New ideas were taking root in the commercial republics of northern Italy, while Portuguese and Spanish expedition fleets set sail. In faraway West Asia and the East, two vast but aging empires were already showing 3.8kReads8.8Score450Shelves
5. 855 被 Exposed by Archaeologists, the Whole World Thinks I’m an Immortal 被考古曝光，全球都以为我是上仙 Quiet Sparrow on a Cold Branch寒枝雀静Urban300k WordsCompleted He Han Shan transmigrates through the eras of ancient China. Every move he makes is hailed by the ancients as a miracle, and they worship him as an immortal. Many of He Han Shan's careless actions are wildly overinterpreted by later generations, passed down as increasingly mysterious tales... Then archaeologists uncover a crucial clue, shocking the world: was He Han Shan really an immortal? 2.3kReads8.1Score100Shelves
6. 856 糟 Disaster! Qin Shi Huang Secretly Learned Everything I Know 糟糕，秦始皇偷学了我的知识 Professor Lin林教授Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Lin Mo, a science-education streamer, never could have imagined that after explaining to his viewers how the pyramids were built, a few days later they would unearth a magnificent pyramid near the Qinling Mountains! He explained how hybrid rice was developed, and they actually dug up hybrid rice from the Qin Dynasty! There was also someone who kept showing off his mastery of classical Chinese, urging him to update and asking all sorts of strange questions! Who was Qin Er Shi? What did he think o 850Reads8.7Score100Shelves
7. 857 我 I Went on a Rampage in the Late Tang Dynasty 我在晚唐杀疯了 Shence Army Yaya神策军押牙Historical243k WordsOngoing Li Tao, a modern-day wage slave, accidentally transmigrates into the body of Li Ye, Emperor Zhaozong of Tang. Using every means at his disposal, he purges powerful eunuchs from the court and establishes a new army. Then he crushes Wang Jian, outmaneuvers Li Maozhen, intimidates Han Jian, corners Zhu Wen, and tramples Li Keyong. Amid the chaos, he restores order and brings the Tang dynasty back to greatness! 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This article tries to restore the historical events as much as possible and is worth reading!

8. 858 官 Officialdom: From a Small Town to the Pinnacle of Power 官场：从小镇走上权力巅峰 Li Big Chili Pepper李大辣椒Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Overnight, everything changed. Like a dragon trapped in a shallow stream, Tang Peng saw his bleak world brighten after a mysterious stranger called him. Watch how he rises from a low-level civil servant to the pinnacle of power! 118Reads9.1Score118Shelves
9. 859 东 Legends of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms 东周列国传奇 Light Rain over Empty Mountain空山微雨Historical418k WordsCompleted King You of Zhou lit the beacon towers beneath Mount Li, but the flames brought disaster, and the Western Zhou was wiped from the earth. The Eastern Zhou rose from its ruins. Duke Zhuang of Zheng wounded the Son of Heaven in the shoulder with an arrow, and the world was thrown into turmoil. Duke Huan of Qi, Duke Wen of Jin, Duke Mu of Qin, and King Zhuang of Chu took turns on history's stage. Wars of conquest, struggles for royal power, political schemes, old grudges and new passions shaped the 2.7kReads8.2Score305Shelves

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   King You of the Zhou Dynasty played a beacon fire show on the princes, which led to the destruction of the Western Zhou Dynasty. After the establishment of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Duke Zheng Zhuang shot the emperor in the shoulder. The world was in chaos. The princes from various countries appeared one after another. Historical figures such as Guan Zhong and Confucius were also active during this period. It tells about the historical changes in the Spring and Autumn Period, where princes compete for hegemony, many historical figures appear, and the plot is rich. [Praise]

10. 860 一 Yang Lin, the Prince Who Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with the Emperor 一字并肩王杨林 Dreams Leave No Trace梦醒无痕Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Yang Lin, Prince Kaoshan, courtesy name Huchen, was the youngest son of Emperor Wu of Sui, Yang Zhong, and the younger half-brother of Yang Jian, founding emperor of the Sui dynasty. When Yang Lin was six, his parents died, and his elder brother and sister-in-law raised him. He especially regarded Empress Dugu as a mother, believing that “a sister-in-law is like a mother.” Yet, before he could repay them for raising him, Prince Kaoshan spent his whole life on the battlefield. His iron hooves tra 4.3kReads8.9Score251Shelves
11. 861 大 Great Ming: Chongzhen, Don't Be Afraid, Your Ancestors Are Here to Save You! 大明：崇祯别怕，祖宗来救你了！ Supreme and Unrivaled唯我独尊Historical212k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty as Zhu Biao, he activates the [Ten Thousand Nations Instance] System. System: First random mission: Save the late Ming Dynasty. Reward: extend Zhu Biao’s lifespan! Zhu Biao: “??!!!” Right, Zhu Biao died in his thirties. If there’s a reward up for grabs, why not take it? Father, come on, let’s head to the late Ming and expand the empire! Zhu Yuanzhang’s only heir was struck dead by lightning. He was in the middle of mourning when Zhu Biao suddenly sat 135Reads5.4Score—Shelves
12. 862 我 I Secretly Built a Great Qin Technological Empire in Late Ming 我在明末偷偷建立大秦科技帝国 Zhang Xiaosong章小松Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Late Ming Dynasty + Infrastructure and Troop-Building + Technological Overwhelming Force + Interstellar] In the fifteenth year of the Chongzhen reign, the land falls into chaos. Qin Tian transmigrates into this world and uses a mysterious orb in his mind to rapidly develop infrastructure and technology. He recruits and trains troops, builds up his forces, defeats rivals across the land, establishes Great Qin, and unifies the Central Plains. He then continues expanding outward, conquers the glob 3.2kReads8.2Score172Shelves
13. 863 综 Wuxia Crossover: I Rule the Jianghu on Behalf of the Court 综武：我以朝廷镇江湖 Mountain Monster and West Wind山怪与西风Male-Channel Fanfiction2.5M WordsOngoing [Huang Rong] + [Xiaolongnü] + [Zhao Min] + [Main Story: The Legend of the Sacred Flame Tokens] + [Main Story: The Qin Emperor's Treasure Vault] Zhao Xuan, Prince of Qin in the Great Song, enters the martial world and establishes the Azure Sky Bureau. As he investigates further, a conspiracy shrouding the entire martial world begins to come to light. The ambitions of the Persian clergy, and Xu Fu, who stole the fortune of the Great Qin. It all begins with the mystery surrounding the twelve Sacred 10kReads7.6Score699Shelves
14. 864 舍 Chinese History You Won't Want to Put Down: Qin Unifies the Realm 舍不得看完的中国史：秦并天下 Little Clerk of the Bohai Sea渤海小吏Historical166k WordsCompleted In our memories, everything we remember about history ultimately comes down to war. All the rises and falls, accidents, motives, strategies, economic forces, and natural disasters come together to set the stage for wars that change the course of history. Those wars, in turn, condense all our views, impressions, jokes, and imaginings about the past. Through these accounts, the author traces the course of ancient Chinese history. Too Good to Finish: Qin Unifies the Realm takes the rise and fall of 1.8kReads9.6Score545Shelves

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    Theme Category: Chinese History Recommended Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are willing to fight, you will perish; if you forget to fight, you will be in danger. The reason why peace is so precious is that most of the human society has been in war. At a turning point in history when the global economy is turbulent and the political landscape is changing, we need to draw more practical wisdom from history books. If you fall into the trap, don't leave [please pay attention] Remember to like and follow, and look for classmate Xiao Ai 94079141 [love]

15. 865 一 A Book to Understand World and Chinese History 一本书读懂世界历史和中国历史 Zhang Qi张琦Historical293k WordsCompleted Through an organic combination of its structure, prose, illustrations, and layout, this book condenses a sweeping history into a small space, making readers feel as if they have entered a time tunnel back into the past. Here, historical figures come vividly to life, ancient civilizations blaze with color, human lives feel real and immediate, and historic events unfold before your eyes! 22Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Read history and gain knowledge

16. 866 视 Videos Connect to the Myriad Worlds: From the Start, Ranking the Ten Most Shocking Scenes 视频通万界:开局盘点十大震撼名场面！ God of Slaughter in the Pigsty猪圈里的杀神Urban236k WordsCompleted [A countdown of the ten most breathtaking iconic moments] … NO. 9: His ship has no crewmates, only family. A man with a heart as vast as the sea! NO. 10: First came Kai, then came heaven. He opens all eight gates and kicks the gods! “I thought Kai only knew taijutsu, but it turns out he’s the only one who does.” “Kakashi, I was saving that kick for you…” … [Special MV: The Mountain Bandit King, Shiki!] “King of thieves!” “Laughing at the world!” “With me, Shiki, there is heaven!” Everyone: … 669Reads5.8Score—Shelves
17. 867 穿 Transmigrate into the Three Kingdoms as Wei Yan 穿越三国成魏延 Pouty-Lipped Bro嘴巴嘟嘟哥Historical1.5M WordsCompleted By accident, I transmigrated into Wei Yan, a man born with a rebellious streak. Since I'm here, I might as well make the best of it. Staying under someone else's command could cost me my head, so why not carve out my own domain and build a great empire… What happened between rising from a centurion to becoming the founding emperor? Recruit mighty generals and brilliant advisors, marry beautiful women, and conquer the land. This is a rare, deeply satisfying tale about claiming both the realm 481Reads7.3Score100Shelves
18. 868 历 The Wardrobe of History: Highlights of Ancient Chinese Clothing 历史的衣橱：中国古代服饰撷英 Gu Fanying顾凡颖Historical151k WordsCompleted This is the opening volume in the Sorting History series. It selects a fragment of history and opens history’s wardrobe to tell the story of ancient Chinese clothing from the perspectives of politics, economics, society, aesthetics, and art. By exploring clothing, one of the four essentials of daily life, it presents history in an accessible way and traces China’s long culture of dress across five thousand years. Beginning with the details, the book is divided into two sections, institutions and 148Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    The historical novels of the late Jin Dynasty are very realistic, with no time travel, no space, and no system. They are the type of chapter novels in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The language is light and humorous, the plot twists and turns, the historical figures are lifelike, and important figures appear one by one, such as Liu Yuan, Shi Le, Liu Kun, Zu Ti, Sima Rui, Wang Xizhi, Xie An, Huan Wen, Liu Yu, King Lanling, Ran Min, etc. Those who are interested in reading history can come and read it.

19. 869 罗 The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 罗马帝国衰亡史 Edward Gibbon爱德华·吉本Historical399k WordsCompleted In 1787, Edward Gibbon’s The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire was published. For two centuries, it has stood as a supreme classic thanks to three outstanding qualities: 1. Its account of the great turning points and transformations in history; 2. Its incisive and original analysis; 3. Its elegant prose. These three qualities have made it a lasting classic in the fields of history and literature. But the original work’s five million words have deterred many readers. This abridg 423Reads9.1Score166Shelves
20. 870 有 Strange Tales of Gods and Ghosts 有味道的神鬼事 Green Robe on the Right Hand右手青衣1.0M WordsCompleted Since the Wei and Jin dynasties, the ways of the literati have gone downhill, and stories of animals becoming spirits and ghosts and monsters have filled the courts and countryside. There are tales of someone trying to flirt with a girl and ending up with a pig, of someone offering himself as a bedmate and losing his life, of an old dog taking human form and impersonating its master while causing all kinds of trouble, and of a rooster bewitching young women and men. Even the famed general Yue Fe 14Reads8.6Score—Shelves
21. 871 大 Great Qin: Stop Rebelling! Your Dad Is the First Emperor 大秦：别造反了，你爹我是秦始皇 Ming Yu明喻Historical440k WordsCompleted [A lighthearted historical power fantasy. History buffs, beware!] Zhao Feiyang brought a sign-in System back to the Qin Dynasty and quietly laid low for a few years. Unexpectedly, Qin Shi Huang's death was now just a year away! Summoning his courage, Zhao Feiyang egged on his adoptive father to rebel. He farmed, stockpiled grain, smelted iron, refined salt, built up the army, and trained the troops... But as he went along, something started to feel off. Why was the First Emperor arresting all th 2kReads8.0Score216Shelves
22. 872 大 The Tang Dynasty Novelist 大唐小说家 Drunk on Misty Rain over Jiangnan烟雨江南醉成风Historical1.0M WordsCompleted (Transmigration, reforming an aristocratic clan, building a golden age for the Great Tang, court intrigue, and making up for the golden age’s regrets.) My name is Cui Shaoyu, of one of the Five Surnames and Seven Clans. I want the world to see a fully realized golden age of the Great Tang. In the original Tang, most of the military was used to guard against threats at home. But when the aristocratic clans and imperial authority worked together as one, that was the Tang at its peak: a peak no one 838Reads6.4Score100Shelves
23. 873 剑 The Cambridge History of China (Complete in 11 Volumes) 剑桥中国史（全十一册） John King Fairbank and Denis Twitchett费正清 崔瑞德Historical9.4M WordsCompleted The Cambridge History of China series comprises 16 volumes. Each volume is edited by a renowned overseas scholar, and every chapter is written by an expert in the field. The series also draws on research by scholars from around the world, reflecting the state and direction of overseas research on Chinese history. Eleven volumes have been published so far. They include: The Cambridge History of China: The Ch'in and Han Empires, 221 BC–AD 220; The Cambridge History of China: Sui and T'ang China, 5 634Reads9.2Score141Shelves
24. 874 汉 The World of the Han 汉家天下 The Immortal Mage Who Can Cast Spells会施法的仙术士Historical1.6M WordsCompleted As Liu Rong, eldest son of Emperor Jing of Han and elder brother of Emperor Wu of Han, I am the heir to the legacy of the Wen and Jing eras, with the blood of Gaozu flowing through my veins and the Han dynasty's realm waiting to be inherited. I will forge a Han dynasty unlike any other. 1.3kReads8.3Score100Shelves
25. 875 回 Back to the Eastern Jin to Battle the Five Barbarians 回到东晋斗五胡 Lord Chen of a Thousand Households千户陈公Historical589k WordsCompleted In 290 AD, Emperor Wu of Jin dies, a simple-minded boy takes the throne, Empress Jia seizes power, the Rebellion of the Eight Princes erupts, and northern tribes seize the chance to invade south, bringing devastation to the people… Chen Lie, a second-year student at a science and engineering university, reads this and is filled with righteous indignation at the history. At the same time, he is utterly captivated by the bearing of the Wei-Jin literati. One day, he dreams himself back into that er 165Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    I boldly recommend my two books

26. 876 一 Chinese History You Can't Stop Reading (2-Volume Set) 一看就停不下来的中国史（共2册） Loves You Most最爱君Historical366k WordsCompleted History is not cold and distant; it is something full of warmth. This book takes people as its warp and their times as its weft, weaving a tapestry of historical fact with a delicate touch to tell you a different story of China. Whether exploring history's darkest corners, offering deep insights into human nature, or reflecting on the present, it delivers a reading experience that draws you in at every turn. Ai Zui Jun cherishes every person, every event, and every place he writes about, imbuing —Reads8.4Score—Shelves
27. 877 杜 Du Yuesheng’s Art of Scheming with Women 杜月笙对女人的权谋艺术 Wu Xuehua吴学华Historical189k WordsCompleted Throughout history, accomplished men have rarely been numb or slow-witted. On the contrary, they have all possessed an intense desire to conquer. Du Yuesheng, once dismissed as a petty gangster, made his way alone in Shanghai. Rising from the streets, he moved freely in both the underworld and respectable society, navigating the worlds of business, the military, and politics until he became a legendary figure in Republican-era history. But what exactly enabled the formidable Du Yuesheng to achie 2.1kReads9.5Score340Shelves

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    Huang Huangrong had two great disciples, one was Chiang Kai-shek, and the other was our protagonist today, Shanghai beach tycoon Du Yuesheng, who was once called the "Godfather of Chinese Gangsters." He was an all-powerful man throughout his life, resourceful, domineering, yet generous with money and wealth, and had a long-term vision. He often talked about the "three bowls of noodles", love, appearance, and scene! Let us have a glimpse of his style and his legendary life!

28. 878 帝 The Empire's Collapse: A Detailed History of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (Two-Volume Set) 帝国的崩裂：细说五代十国史（全二册） Li Yiding李奕定Historical240k WordsCompleted The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period was an era of great division in Chinese history. At the end of the Tang dynasty, rebellions erupted across the land, and regional military governors set themselves up as kings, while the Central Plains were racked by constant unrest. During this half-century of chaos, the realm was splintered, laws and social norms fell into disarray, rulers came and went in rapid succession, and morality collapsed. Arrogant, battle-hardened generals proclaimed themselv 248Reads9.0Score—Shelves
29. 879 历 A Collection of History Too Gruesome to Read Closely (Complete in Two Volumes) 历史不忍细看合集（共2册） Zhao Yue赵越Historical359k WordsCompleted "History Is Too Painful to Examine Closely: A Refined Edition" This book gathers a wealth of forgotten and misunderstood historical material, separating fact from fiction and clearing away the dust to reveal history in its true colors. From power struggles and writers’ private lives to palace intrigues and tales from the streets, it cuts through layers of mystery with clear, accessible explanations. Long-standing misconceptions are corrected with lively, witty accounts, bringing the colorful yea 1.1kReads9.1Score248Shelves

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    It is a historical text that is more realistic. ① There are many historical events in this book that have been misinterpreted and misunderstood. There are also Western historical events in addition to countries. You can take a look if you like.

30. 880 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: From Gatekeeper to Power Broker 红楼：从门子到权臣 Bu Ge步阁Historical872k WordsOngoing [Dream of the Red Chamber fan fiction]+ [Comeback]+ [Betrayal for love]+ [Powerful minister]+ [Daiyu] He was the lowliest gatekeeper in the Jia household, and watched his father get beaten to death by Lai Da. To avenge him, he clawed his way up like a mad dog. He served as a personal attendant, became a registrar, rose to transport commissioner, and was appointed commander-in-chief of Zhenyuan... He betrayed Prince Beijing and let down the Four Princes and Eight Dukes, earning the world's scorn 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I read it all night!

31. 881 乱 Ballad of a Chaotic Age: I Am the Prince of Lanling 乱世史歌：我是兰陵王 Yang Muyi杨慕毅Historical213k WordsCompleted Since the end of the Han dynasty, the Central Plains have been engulfed in turmoil. The chaos of the Three Kingdoms came and went, and the Sima clan’s unification lasted barely more than a decade before the whole realm descended into chaos once again. The Five Barbarians ravaged the Central Plains, and the Chinese aristocracy fled south. The Han people who remained became the most oppressed underclass, exploited by all the other peoples. The protagonist transmigrates from the modern age to the e 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No matter you look at it, it's pretty good

32. 882 司 Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun: Together Until Old, Their Love True as the Jin River, Unshaken by Chang'an's Snow 司马相如与卓文君——锦水白头，琴心不负长安雪 Mu Xiaoxi穆小惜Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun: Growing Old Together by the Jin River, Their Love Unshaken by the Snow of Chang’an 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They are all short stories, each with different historical figures, deeds, and poems!!

33. 883 三 Three Kingdoms: My Brother Is Dian Wei, and I Take on Lü Bu from the Start 三国：家兄典韦，开局硬刚吕布 Young Eunuch年轻宦官Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Dian Mo transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes Dian Wei's younger brother. To join Cao Cao's camp, Dian Mo sends a letter that leaves Cao Cao stunned. Cao Cao: “Find the person who wrote this letter, no matter what. This must be the peerless genius I've been looking for!” While the whole camp launches a search, Dian Mo comes to Cao Cao of his own accord and begins his career as a strategist. Yuan Shao: “The Dian brothers are one a civil genius, the other a military geniu 56.7kReads9.6Score6.1kShelves
34. 884 历 History Livestream: Starting with the Amazing Taizongs 历史直播：从神奇的太宗们开始 Has There Been a Cat Today?今天有猫了吗Historical1.8M WordsCompleted From the start, the story takes stock of the Taizong emperors throughout history. Every Taizong is remarkable and unique, with buffs of his own. The Ming Taizong: destroyer of the Central Plains, conqueror of the northern deserts, connoisseur of Mongolian gazelle; The Song Taizong: a good younger brother to his elder sibling, leader of the Northern Song, and the charioteer of Gaoliang River; The Tang Taizong: instigator of a coup, Heavenly Khan of the Western Regions, and the people's eternal fa 6.3kReads8.5Score318Shelves

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    It is a more realistic historical text. ① There are many historical events in this book that have been misinterpreted and misunderstood. There are also Western historical events in addition to countries. You can take a look if you like.

35. 885 陆 Lu You and Tang Wan: Willow Hues at Shen Garden, a Lifetime of Sorrow 陆游与唐琬——沈园柳色，半生愁绪 Mu Xiaoxi穆小惜Marriage & Romance12k WordsCompleted Lu You and Tang Wan: Willow Hues in Shen Garden, a Lifetime of Sorrow 15Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 886 北 Northern Qi: Master of the World 北齐：主宰天下 A Dream of Heaven一本梦天Historical104k WordsOngoing He arrives in the Northern Qi of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, a kingdom of beasts, and becomes Gao Wei, its last emperor. At home, members of the imperial clan plot to seize the throne, the people are divided, and politics are corrupt. Abroad, Northern Zhou closes in at every turn. It’s hell from the start, with only eight years left before the kingdom falls. Can he turn the tide, fight to the death, end the chaos, and unify the land? This blurb can’t do the story justice, so please read —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Very real ruthless emperor novel

37. 887 开 From the Start, I Recruit Xin Qiji to Join the Outlaws and Rebuild China 开局拉辛弃疾落草，再造华夏 The Little Orange Cat on the Top Floor顶楼的小橘猫Historical446k WordsCompleted [Hardcore Farming + Southern Song History + Institutional Reform + Rebuilding China] I’m Chen Ning, reborn as the chief of a mountain stronghold, and I specialize in “poaching” famous generals. Xin Qiji was ordered to suppress bandits. I turned around and invited him to join us: “Sir, I’ve got farm tools that can double crop yields and powerful crossbows with a range of five hundred paces. All I’m missing is a leader!” He cursed me for treasonous audacity, until I took him to see the stronghold’ 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I suggest you read this new book. It is the same as "Fake My Surname of Langya". They are both time-travel novels without cheats, not greasy, and both have deep thoughts. The difference is that Mao Langya has a deeper literary background, while this novel has a broader ideological pattern. Worth a look!

38. 888 赛 Three-Minute Comics by Sai Lei: A History of China (Complete in Six Volumes) 赛雷三分钟漫画中国史（全六册） Sai Lei赛雷Historical139k WordsCompleted Three-Minute Comics with Sai Lei: Chinese History is the latest history-themed comic by Sai Lei Three Minutes, a leading account in the encyclopedia media world. Chinese history is something every Chinese person should know. The first volume of Sai Lei’s Comic History of China covers six periods: the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties, the Spring and Autumn period, the Warring States period, and the Qin state. Its most distinctive feature is the way it uses Sai Lei’s humorous comic style to tell Chi 139Reads9.4Score—Shelves
39. 889 苏 Su Shi and Su Zhe: A Lifetime of Brotherhood 苏轼与苏辙——一生一世手足情 Mu Xiaoxi穆小惜Historical10k WordsCompleted Su Shi and Su Zhe: A Lifelong Brotherhood 4Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 890 白 Bai Juyi and Xiang Ling: A Lifetime of Longing, All for Nothing 白居易与湘灵：半生相思一场空 Mu Xiaoxi穆小惜Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted Bai Juyi and Xiang Ling: A Lifetime of Longing, All for Nothing 4Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 891 蔡 Cai Dongfan's History of China: The Later Han 蔡东藩中华史：后汉 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical420k WordsCompleted Cai Dongfan's History of China is a vernacular version of his popular historical romances about the successive dynasties, and a sweeping, accessible history of China. Spanning more than a thousand chapters, it covers the rise and fall of dynasties from the First Emperor of Qin through 1920, recounting 2,166 years of history across 11 volumes. Its vast timespan, huge cast of figures, and monumental scope make it arguably the greatest historical romance of its kind. Cai Dongfan was hailed as "a gr 20Reads9.4Score—Shelves
42. 892 中 A History of Prostitution in China (A Republic-Era Masters’ History Collection) 中国娼妓史(民国名家史学典藏文库) Slave to Books Wang王书奴Historical164k WordsCompleted This book is divided into six chapters: Introduction; The Era of Shaman Courtesans; The Emergence of Slave Prostitutes and Official Courtesans; The Parallel Rise of Household Courtesans and Slave Prostitutes; The Golden Age of Official Courtesans; and The Era of Privately Run Prostitution. Topics include names and definitions, distinctions between periods, when the history of Chinese prostitution began, and shaman courtesans in the Shang dynasty, among others. 148Reads8.5Score121Shelves
43. 893 妇 Fu Hao and Wu Ding: The Emperor's Favorite 妇好与武丁——帝王的偏爱 Mu Xiaoxi穆小惜6k WordsCompleted Fu Hao and Wu Ding: An Emperor’s Devotion 12Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 894 日 A History of Japan 日本史 James L. McLean詹姆斯·L.麦克莱恩Historical442k WordsCompleted This book covers four hundred years of history, from the Tokugawa shogunate's appointment by the emperor to rule at Fushimi Castle to Japan's New Year celebrations in 2000. It is divided into five parts: “Japan in the Traditional Era,” “Japan in the Age of Revolution,” “Japan in the New Century,” “Japan at War,” and “Contemporary Japan.” From political upheavals to the rise of the merchant class, from proletarian labor movements to changing ideas about gender and evolving family and marriage cus 151Reads8.8Score—Shelves
45. 895 边 The Border City Crossbowman 边城游弩手 Traveling Fox旅行的狐狸Historical1.3M WordsOngoing (Note: A traditional alternate-history novel, with no System and no wish-fulfillment.) A war to conquer a nation, fought by nobodies rising to prominence. A struggle for power full of ingenious schemes. The empire falls apart, and the chaos of war rises once more. A corrupt and twisted Confucian regime, powerful clans seizing land, warlords entrenched in their own territories, and barbarians watching hungrily from the sidelines. Clashing ideologies, rigid class divisions, a turbulent political l 938Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A friend's fictitious strategy book, without any system

46. 896 历 History Is Too Painful to Examine Closely: World History 历史不忍细看（世界史） Zhao Yue赵越Historical150k WordsCompleted History's Darkest Moments: World History brings together 54 historical figures and events that have baffled or been misunderstood by people around the world. It features fascinating historical sources, horrifying cruelty, and astonishing mysteries. Some stories center on world-shaking figures and events: Was Alexander the Great poisoned? Did Napoleon die of illness or murder? Did Hitler really kill himself in Berlin? Others explore seemingly minor but intriguing details closely connected to ever 21Reads9.2Score—Shelves
47. 897 半 A Half-Hour Cartoon History of China (Complete in Five Volumes) 半小时漫画中国史（全五册） Er Hunzi二混子Historical149k WordsCompleted Read comics for half an hour and master three thousand years of history, with a crystal-clear timeline you can recite backward as soon as you finish. Using nothing but hand-drawn illustrations and jokes, Er Hunzi lays out the grand sweep of history with impressive clarity: the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods were like a classroom; the Qin dynasty burned brightly and died young; the Three Kingdoms era came down to three great battles; the chaotic Wei and Jin period was full of oddbal 2.5kReads9.6Score692Shelves
48. 898 战 The Warring States (Complete in Four Volumes) 战国（全四册） Hua Buzhu华不注Historical946k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Warring States period, the world is on the brink of upheaval. Seventeen-year-old Li Si refuses to live like a rat in a latrine, so he sets off to study at the Jixia Academy in Qi. He learns from the strengths of the various schools of thought and meets Mao Yuan, a man of extraordinary courage; Qing Shu, a refined and studious young man; Ma Shi, a talented free spirit; and his destined rival, Han Fei. They face one challenge after another, having to cooperate even as the 100Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    Learn about the 500 years of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

49. 899 春 The Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period Are So Much Fun (Complete in Six Volumes) 春秋战国真有趣（全六册） Long Zhen龙镇Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Rather than a comprehensive history of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, this is more like a fascinating collection of stories from those eras. Open this book and discover the entire history of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods through a wealth of entertaining tales! The Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods were a dramatic chapter in Chinese history, but their tangled complexity can put many people off. This book brings countless pivotal historical figures 375Reads9.4Score107Shelves
50. 900 穿 I Transmigrated to the Song Dynasty, and from the Start I Had to Face the Jingkang Catastrophe 穿越大宋，开局就要面对靖康之耻 Fat on My Frame肥肉加身Historical570k WordsOngoing Zhao Huan wakes up to find himself the not-yet-enthroned Song Emperor Qinzong, the most humiliating ruler to preside over a fallen dynasty in history! The Jin army is marching south, Bianjing is on the verge of falling, and his officials are on their knees, begging him to cede territory and sue for peace... “To hell with the Jingkang Humiliation!” Newly transmigrated, Zhao Huan sets out to avert that disastrous fate. He slaughters treacherous ministers and takes command of three ultimate weapons 1Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    These are good books, but they won't make you intellectually stupid.

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