Transmigrate into History, Rewrite It, and Change the Course of History! 穿越历史！改写历史，改变历史命运❗❗

1. 501 三 The Three Kingdoms of Water Margin: Liangshan of the Illustrious Lord 三分水浒之昭烈梁山 Ximen Caozei西门曹贼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The last man of the mighty Han dynasties, Liu Xuande, whose virtue shone bright and whose deeds were heroic, arrives in the Northern Song. The last glimmer of the Han dynasty shines over the final years of the Northern Song. Liangshan, Emperor Huizong, Fang La, the Jin Kingdom. Watch as Emperor Zhaolie rebuilds the Han dynasty. 9kReads9.2Score867Shelves

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   After entrusting his son to Liu Bei at Baidi City, Liu Bei slowly awoke and found himself inside the body of Wang Lun of Liangshan Marsh. Looking around, he thought of the utter corruption of the Song Dynasty and the unbearable suffering of the people. A fierce fighting spirit ignited within him. His eyes widened in fury, and he shouted, "The Song Dynasty is so corrupt and incompetent! Now that I, Liu Bei, have arrived in this world, I will surely overthrow it and save the people from their misery!"

2. 502 隋 The Sui Empire: A Transmigrator and Emperor Yang's Golden Age 隋寰宇志：穿越者与炀帝的盛世 When Duckweed Stirs, I Shall Return青萍之末归去来兮Historical546k WordsCompleted In the eleventh year of the Daye era, snow fell over Yanmen Commandery earlier than in years past. I huddled in a corner of a dilapidated post station, wrapped in a coarse brown robe patched all over, and listened to the north wind howl outside the window, bewildered by this era. Three days ago, a sudden thunderstorm had struck me from an archaeological dig site in the twenty-first century into this unfamiliar land. Before I could make sense of what had happened, I was conscripted and sent with —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   An archaeology student transmigrates into the body of a laborer at the end of the Sui Dynasty. Using his advanced knowledge, he warns of a flood and saves the entire village! He is noticed by Emperor Yang Guang at first glance, offers ingenious strategies, defeats the Turks, and propels the Sui Dynasty to new heights of prosperity!

3. 503 开 Song Renzong from the Start: I’ll Send the Entire Court of Nobles to Their Graves! 开局宋仁宗，我给满朝朱紫送终！ How Was Ah Xuan Already Taken?阿烜怎么被占了Historical588k WordsCompleted On his first day after transmigrating into the Song Dynasty, Zhao Yan found himself in a nightmare from the start. The army had been wiped out at Sanchuan Pass, Western Xia’s cavalry had smashed through the frontier, yet the court was full of high officials who could only kneel and weep in protest: “Your Majesty! We must not abandon the laws of our ancestors!” He smashed the peace treaty memorial and sneered as he pointed at the censor-in-chief. “The enemy is only eight hundred li from Bianjing. 92Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I am determined to overthrow the Song Dynasty!

4. 504 韩 Han Xin Reborn: His Obsessive Ex-Girlfriend, Empress Lu, Won't Leave Him Alone 韩信重生：病娇前女友吕后太粘人 Overseeing the World督师天下Historical116k WordsOngoing [Reborn + yandere + strong heroine + troublesome System + top-tier power plays + top-tier subversion of tropes] In his previous life, Han Xin was the greatest military genius in history, but the unscrupulous System Cerberus tricked him into playing the part of a heartless man. In the end, his ex-girlfriend, Lü Zhi, stabbed him through, leaving him to die with his eyes wide open! Worse still, after being reborn, he had no idea that his “ex-girlfriend” had turned her love into hatred and would eve 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I highly recommend the first book, which tells the story of Han Xin's time travel and how he changes Han Xin's life and the ending.

5. 505 我 I Became a Hero in Primitive Society 我在原始社会为人杰 Running Along a New Road新路上奔跑Historical259k WordsCompleted A no-cheat start, with hardcore primitive survival! A modern traditional Chinese medicine practitioner makes a place for himself in primitive society and steadily builds his way up. The protagonist accidentally transmigrates to primitive society. He is skilled in medicine, saving lives and healing the wounded, and knowledgeable enough to improve his tribe! He finds food, builds homes, and secures the means to survive. He gathers herbs and treats injuries to strengthen the tribe, then builds citi 225Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I've been following this book quietly. It's okay in other aspects, but it's a bit padded out. The plot is quite long, but each key plot point is well-written.

6. 506 崇 Chongzhen: I Will Never Hang Myself! Building an Industrial Great Ming 崇祯：朕绝不上吊！打造工业大明 Overseeing the World督师天下Historical392k WordsCompleted [No System + reform + Paradox Interactive gamer + transmigration + Great Ming + farming + court intrigue + Industrial Revolution] Li Wei transmigrated into the body of the Great Ming’s last emperor: Emperor Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian. Looking at the noose on the crooked tree atop Coal Hill, he gave a cold laugh. “Hang myself? That’s what the weak do.” As a veteran Paradox Interactive gamer, Li Wei didn’t see the Great Ming as a country, but as a multinational corporation with a disastrous balance sh 7Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 507 重 The Reborn Female General Becomes Emperor Herself 重生女将军自己做皇帝 How Was Ah Xuan Already Taken?阿烜怎么被占了Ancient Romance208k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was the Silver-Masked General who helped him rise from obscurity to rule the world, and the confidante he promised to make empress once peace was restored. Yet on the very day his reign of peace began, he gave her poisoned wine and had five hundred executioners chop her into minced meat. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the night before she was to marry into a powerful family at eighteen. Her bridal finery shattered. Her sword was in her hand once mor —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 508 选 You Chose Me as Censor, Li Shimin, So Why Are You Crying? 选我当御史，李世民你哭什么 Zhang Invincible张无敌Historical4.1M WordsOngoing [Hilarious, satisfying, lighthearted, historical, ancient China] Cheng Jun transmigrated to the third year of the Zhenguan era in the Tang Dynasty, becoming the son of the military officer Cheng Yaojin. As it happened, Li Shimin was recruiting imperial censors! Years later, Li Shimin said to the Crown Prince, “Cheng Jun is a peerless sword of our Great Tang. Only a virtuous person can wield him. You're young, so I'll leave him to you.” The Crown Prince burst into tears. “I don't want it anymore! 45.3kReads9.0Score3.1kShelves

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   Travel through history! Rewrite history! Become history! [Masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

9. 509 清 The Qing Transmigration Crown Princess: I Have a Lucky Envelope Group 清穿太子妃：我有一个红包群 SnowballS雪球SAncient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Not a historically accurate Qing dynasty transmigration story; includes original settings and will change the ending.] [Male lead is not a virgin; he has concubines. Clear-eyed, theatrical heroine + arrogant male lead. He loves her, but she doesn’t love him.] [Wish fulfillment, no angst for the heroine, novice writing style. Read with caution if that bothers you.] Shi Shuyao was framed by her reborn cousin and became the Crown Prince’s consort. As someone who had transmigrated, she knew the Cr 12kReads9.0Score918Shelves
10. 510 清 In the Qing Court, Kangxi Wants Only Me 清穿之康熙只要我一个 Pour Me a Cup of Tea来盏茶Ancient Romance510k WordsCompleted What’s it like when someone who firmly believes in historical materialism suddenly transmigrates? Jing Su: ...I’d really like to think about it, but my freshly beaten backside won’t let me. To stay alive, Jing Su quickly sets herself some life goals. Goal one: Keep her head down until she can leave the palace at twenty-five! Why it fell through: Staying alive is too hard. She has to climb higher. Goal two: Su Malagu is so impressive. I want to be like her! Why it fell through: I’ve fallen for th 3.5kReads9.2Score281Shelves
11. 511 清 A Qing Dynasty Journey as Consort De: Which Lady Doesn't Want to Be Empress? 清穿德妃：谁家娘娘不想当皇后呀 Ding Anlan丁安岚Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted [Not a devoted-couple-only romance; the heroine is doted on exclusively in the later story; she has a golden finger. This is not a power fantasy. The heroine has lived four lifetimes and has now returned to the Qing dynasty. She understands people and social conventions, but isn't the sort who likes to stir up trouble. The events, characters, and timeline in the book don't match real history. If that bothers you, don't read!] ⚠️⚠️⚠️A heads-up: The heroine isn't a cruel or vicious person. She onl 5.5kReads9.2Score627Shelves
12. 512 夺 Seizing the Song Dynasty: Even the Water Margin Heroes Can Become Kings 夺宋：水浒也称王 A Glance Back Amid Ten Thousand People万人丛中一回首Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Wang Lun unexpectedly transmigrates into the world of Water Margin, becoming the first leader of Liangshan Marsh, the White-Clad Scholar who shares his name. The emperor, a debauched monarch and self-proclaimed Daoist, has traded his dragon throne for a bed of pleasure. The Four Great Villains wreak havoc at court, the common people live in misery, and the Jurchens to the north eye the land like tigers stalking their prey. Wang Lun: “This weak Song dynasty isn't worth saving!” Lu Zhishen: “The w 18.4kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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    🌈🌈No cheat codes, no reincarnation memories, pure cunning! The best historical fiction I've ever read🌈🌈, absolutely worth millions of reads. It's supposedly written by a PhD in literature, and it's definitely different from those typical wish-fulfillment novels. Highly recommended, absolutely the best historical fiction of the year! 🌟

13. 513 朕 My Great Han Dynasty: Extending Its Life by Five Hundred Years 朕的大汉，续命五百年 Young Partridge鹧鸪小生Historical699k WordsCompleted The history books wrote his story in stone: Liu Zhi, Emperor Huan of Han. He ascended the throne at fifteen and endured thirteen years before executing Liang Ji. Then he enfeoffed the Five Marquises, launched the Partisan Prohibitions, and let the eunuchs run rampant. He died suddenly at thirty-six, leaving no heir. The Eastern Han fell under Huan and Ling. He was the foolish ruler who opened the Pandora's box that doomed the dynasty. What the history books never recorded was this: When he was f 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With profound literary skill, rich allusions, and a strong sense of realism, this work is worthy of appreciation.

14. 514 努 I Strive for the Imperial Exams, But My Slacker Dreams Never Change 努力考科举，咸鱼梦想从未改变 A Little Green Ear一只绿耳Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Imperial exams + everyday life + lighthearted] Lu Yang, a rich second-generation heir, wakes up one day as the youngest and most cherished son of the Lu family. This youngest son is a scholar, yet selfish and self-centered, turning a blind eye to his family's sacrifices and caring only about his own future. Lu Yang may be a slacker with little conscience, but he knows who's good to him. He keeps his dream of being a slacker tucked away and works hard to pass the imperial exams, hoping to become 17.8kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
15. 515 时 Five Dragons Locked in Time and Space 时空锁五龙 Recluse Ershui二水山人Historical225k WordsOngoing In a hidden realm unknown to anyone, Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng, Han Gaozu Liu Bang, Tang Taizong Li Shimin, Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, and Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang are accidentally swept into a dark and mysterious space. Here, the five emperors can use any means at their disposal, from schemes to force of arms, to suppress one another’s power. Only the one with the greatest influence will earn the right to leave. Their loves, hatreds, and rivalries begin to unfold in this strange realm. Who will e 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Five Great Emperors' Struggles Through Time – Perfect for You! Here it is! In this book, five great founding emperors – Qin Shi Huang, Liu Bang, Li Shimin, Zhao Kuangyin, and Zhu Yuanzhang – are transported to another world by chance. Here, they fight fiercely for the rise and fall of their dynasties, using their wits and courage to determine who will ultimately prevail and unify the world.

16. 516 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… 310Reads6.4Score—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. 😮

17. 517 唐 Tang's Downfall 唐殃 Liang Chen Ming Qing良辰鸣轻Historical189k WordsOngoing Zhao Yu, a modern history student, unexpectedly transmigrates into the chaotic final years of the Sui Dynasty, only to be rescued by Xianbudu, a mountain village cut off from the rest of the world. Just as he begins to settle into this paradise and regard it as his home, the fires of war beyond its borders mercilessly consume the peaceful refuge. Grieving and bent on revenge, he tries to use his modern knowledge to survive the chaos and rewrite history. But perhaps things aren't so simple. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Transmigrating to the end of the Sui Dynasty wasn't about enjoying a life of luxury. A history graduate student, upon waking, found himself in an isolated village and surrounded by menacing bandits. Without any special abilities, he could only rely on his historical knowledge to protect the villagers and carve out a path to survival in the chaotic world. The plot is incredibly addictive.

18. 518 西 Western Han: The Prince Who Loved to Complain About Being Poor 西汉：王爷哭穷精 Tianjin Old Cat 74天津老猫74Historical166k WordsCompleted History + transmigration + expanding the borders + a commercial empire + fighting the Xiongnu I transmigrated into Liu Zhu, King of Chu and cousin of Emperor Wu of Han. Give me a kingdom, and I’ll make it strong. Emperor Wu, take me along. I’ll bring the money, and together we’ll fight the Xiongnu. By the way, my tomb is known as the Pyramid of the East: the Guishan Han Tomb in Xuzhou. Come visit, folks! 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist is a prince who travels back to the Han Dynasty.

19. 519 万 Delivery Across Myriad Worlds: My Customers Aren't Human! 万界快递：我的客户不是人！ Liang Chen Ming Qing良辰鸣轻Xianxia110k WordsOngoing Zhou Lin binds to the Myriad Worlds APP Logistics System, thinking he can finally become a carefree interdimensional trader. But the goods he delivers get stranger and stranger. He sends chilled pig brains to a post-apocalyptic zombie king, who complains they’re “not fresh enough”; he sends a set of exam prep books to a demon lord in another world, nearly triggering a war between realms. While other transmigrators are still cultivating and fighting for supremacy, Zhou Lin’s only worry is: “How d 1Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 520 再 Keep Piling on the KPIs and I'll Make Heaven's Dao Work 996! 再卷KPI，我就让天道996！ Liang Chen Ming Qing良辰鸣轻Xianxia111k WordsOngoing I transmigrate into the cultivation world. I, Shen Xian, just want to slack off on the clock. Cultivation? I use the question bank from Five Years of Cultivation, Three Years of Practice Exams to reverse-PUA the transmission elder. Tasks? With my Cross-Department Flying Sword Traffic Optimization Plan, I score a whole peak's worth of spirit cranes as free mounts. While my fellow workaholics are breaking their Dao hearts over KPIs, I've already won the sect's Best Innovation Award for my paper, H —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 521 这 I Didn't Have to Be Transmigrated to This Tang Dynasty 这个唐朝也不是非穿不可 Jia Jilang家己郞Historical676k WordsCompleted After transmigrating: “King Qin, being a wise ruler is exhausting. Why not become a foolish king instead? Eat well, sleep well, have fun, do nothing, lie flat and slack off. It’s wonderfully relaxing. Pick up a girl now and then, listen to some music, go out for a meal, and have a drink or two. That’s the life.” “That’s not a bad idea. But what about the affairs of state?” “Easy! We’ll follow the teachings of Huang-Lao and rule through non-action.” “Wow, Eunuch Ha really is the chief eunuch of t 1.3kReads9.2Score103Shelves

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    Four office workers are transported to the Tang Dynasty. They thought they wouldn't survive the first episode, but they ended up rewriting history and making a name for themselves by using their shrewdness at work. Check it out, you might like it.

22. 522 家 My Father Is Liu Bingyi 家父刘病已 February Weizhen二月维桢Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Reborn in the Western Han, my father is Liu Bingyi, Emperor Xuan of Han. He rose from prison, grew up among the common people, and bided his time until he held Huo Guang in check. Governing through both Confucian and Legalist principles, he brought integrity to the bureaucracy, secured the Western Regions, and subdued the Xiongnu. He built the Western Han’s golden age with his own hands, and is rightly hailed as one of history’s greatest virtuous emperors. And I am Liu Shi, son of Xu Pingjun, t 14.5kReads8.4Score1.4kShelves

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    Reborn as Emperor Yuan of Han, he continues the Han Dynasty, changing the dark era of powerful clans and the chaos of the Five Barbarian Invasions. He establishes a great Han Empire, where all lands under the sun and flowing rivers belong to Han.

23. 523 开 From the Start on a Late Ming Battlefield: Three Kills in My Debut 开局明末战场，首秀三连杀 Simple2023简单2023Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Late Ming + war + a soldier's perspective + not a power fantasy + an ordinary man's resolve to defend his home and country] The whole court curses and vows to destroy the barbarians; a mighty army marches forth from the borderlands! What is the use of grand ambitions? At Sarhu, a lake of blood was left behind. I am Wang Jiu, one of the most ordinary people in the great tide of transmigrators, and an utterly inconspicuous foot soldier on the battlefields of the late Ming. In historians' account 2.7kReads9.0Score183Shelves

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    A must-read for Ming Dynasty time-travel novels! "A Hundred Battles to the Death" is undoubtedly the best in the late Ming Dynasty series! Not a wish-fulfillment story, but with incredibly strong logic, it takes you to the eve of the Battle of Sarhu. The plots are historically accurate, yet humorous.

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