The Pinnacle of Historical Fiction 历史类小说天花板

1. 601 大 Great Tang: Stop Pretending, You’re a Peerless Master 大唐：别装了，您就是绝世高人 The Jumping Mouse跳跳的鼠Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Su Yu transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty, awakens a System, and builds a secluded paradise where he can be a carefree young master, living off others and waiting to die. In the first year of the Zhenguan era, a noblewoman trespasses into his estate and is caught red-handed by Su Yu. The noblewoman is shocked: “Everyone is starving. Why does your Ah Huang get meat to eat?” “The Turks are causing trouble and the emperor has suffered humiliation. What’s your plan?” “The great clans hold the governme 26.1kReads8.8Score1.8kShelves
2. 602 魂 My Soul Transmigrated into Guo Jing: Making the Great Zhou Great Again 魂穿郭靖：让大周再次伟大 Nonprofessional Genius非专业天才Male-Channel Fanfiction649k WordsOngoing The history of the Mongols, Yuan, Song, and Jin is little discussed online. Yet some people from the East have ulterior motives, spreading rumors to muddy the origins of Chinese civilization. Their intentions deserve condemnation! The author uses Guo Jing as a starting point to revisit the world of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, set the record straight, and refute the fallacy that China ceased to exist after the Battle of Yashan. A man’s heart stays hard as iron until death. Watch him try his 271Reads—Score186Shelves

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   These three books, the ceiling

3. 603 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 208Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The handsome and angry horse Huo Qubing, the wolf sealed as a champion, the young general in his prime, giving guidance to the country...

4. 604 我 I Open a Supermarket in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐开超市 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lin Shen transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and gets bound to a divine-level supermarket System. He opens a supermarket in Chang’an, and his very first customer is Princess Changle. With the System’s help, Lin Shen quickly makes a name for himself in the Tang Dynasty. Princess Changle: “Boss, I’ll take all the lipstick you have. You can give the matches to my father.” Princess Chengyang: “If I call you a good big brother, will you give me a few boxes of chocolate?” Li Er: “I’l 8kReads8.5Score525Shelves
5. 605 唐 The Soul Returns to Tang 唐归魂 Neighbors Across the Four Seas四海比邻Historical1.9M WordsCompleted A transmigration sends him tumbling into the splendor and turmoil of the Tang Dynasty. From a nobody to a force that shakes the empire, he nevertheless finds himself torn between loyalty and ambition. His origins are a mystery, history is a web, and every attempt to break free only draws him deeper in. At court, undercurrents churn; on the battlefield, life and death hang in the balance. He thought he could change everything, but in the end, he was swept along by the tide of his times. As the sp 1.8kReads7.6Score165Shelves

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   If you look inside, it looks really good.

6. 606 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 6.6kReads8.3Score339Shelves

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   Absolutely beautiful historical novel.

7. 607 我 I’m the Villainous Patriarch, and From the Start I Beat Up My Simp of a Son 我！反派家主，开局暴揍舔狗儿子 It's Qixia, Buddy是七夏童鞋Eastern Fantasy343k WordsOngoing [No Harem + No Female Lead + All Action + Invincible + Ruthless and Decisive!] The good news: he transmigrated into a fantasy novel and became the strongest character in the world. The bad news: he's the father of the villain, and a major villain himself! To make matters worse, his only son is a simp. After evolving into a hopeless simp, the boy even drags the whole family down with him! Yan Wang: This won't do! [Ding! The Host has decided to abandon the frontier, earning one unlimited ten-pull —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Families, come and read this super funny fantasy novel!,,, "" In the fantasy world, others are busy pretending to be cold and serious, but our protagonist is not the same. He just wants to make you laugh to the point of laughter in this unique way.,,: "! ",,,, With such an unconventional protagonist, he stirs up chaos in the fantasy world, with hilarious plots coming one after another. It would be a big loss if you don't watch it!

8. 608 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 53.9kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves

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   So exciting!

9. 609 快 Quick Transmigration: The Lü Clan's Three Kingdoms 快穿之吕氏三国 Hu Yefeng胡叶落风Historical986k WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the end of the Han dynasty and took over the body of Lü Bu, the “servant of three masters”! With Ding Yuan about to show up and claim him as his son, Lü Qiang refused! You've got to be kidding! I spent my whole past life as a loser. Now that I've taken over the body of Lü Bu, the strongest warrior around, how could I bear the infamy of being called a servant of three masters? The lousy System: “You've obtained an exclusive passive skill: the 100% Dad-Acceptance Technique!” Lü 42Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 610 大 A Stick in the Tang Dynasty 大唐一根棍 My Name Is Wang Dabao我叫王大宝Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Comedy + Suspense + Brainy Wish Fulfillment + Historically Grounded Tang Dynasty] A farm boy with a serious lack of virtue gradually grows into the Tang dynasty's number-one troublemaker (no, wait, strike that). He grows into a pillar that holds up the sky, a beam that spans the sea. If I'm having a good time and you're not, I'll beat you until you are. If I can't reform you, I'll cremate you. I crush foreign kingdoms, dissect the aristocratic clans, discipline princes, and slap emperors I can' 3.6kReads8.7Score301Shelves

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    The score is not high, but it is definitely a good book. It has no system. The male protagonist rises from a humble character to become the most powerful one in the world. The story has twists and turns, and the father and son cheat on each other. It is lighthearted and funny. It is a group of fun-loving people, with wars, powerful plots, sentimental, righteous, and wicked enough. It is finished. [Sinister smile]

11. 611 重 Reborn as Dorgon: Building the Qing into a Golden Age 重生多尔衮：打造大清巅峰 Tea Is Clear, Words Remain茶清有语Historical468k WordsCompleted Regent, you've lost your mind! Why not crown yourself emperor and build an age of prosperity? Romance is nothing but a trivial pursuit... Awaiting you: beneath the Dragon Pile, tens of thousands of horses race toward you; turn the lands beyond the desert into your borders. Could there be no wise empress? I have one of the most controversial names. Some call me the “God of True Love”; others call me the “Founder of Love-Brain Syndrome”; still others say I'm the Qing Dynasty's most devoted lover. 2.3kReads5.8Score150Shelves
12. 612 大 The Qin Prince of Great Ming: Starting by Stealing Xu Miaoyun 大明秦王，从截胡徐妙云开始 Don't Blame the Strange有怪莫怪Historical4.0M WordsOngoing The man standing before you possesses the bearing of a dragon and phoenix, the majesty of the sun and sky, a magnificent countenance, and an extraordinary bone structure. He is Grand Commander of the Ming Five Armies Command, Commander of the Imperial Guards, General of the Southern Campaign, Grand General of the Northern Campaign, Governor of the three southwestern provinces, and Viceroy of the six southeastern provinces. He is also a Grand Secretary of the Wen Yuan Pavilion and concurrently Mi 15.2kReads7.6Score1.2kShelves
13. 613 那 Those Memories Haven't Faded Like Smoke 那些往事并不如烟 Win People Over with Virtue915以德服人915Urban851k WordsCompleted Based on true historical events, this book recounts how Chinese public security and political security agents in the 1960s used extraordinary methods to endure humiliation and infiltrate enemy intelligence organizations in Taiwan. They remained undercover for more than twenty years, making major contributions to national security. The story paints a sweeping historical panorama. Its twists and turns are vivid and compelling, and its main events are adapted from historical fact. Rich in the spiri 507Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Completely adapted from real historical events and characters, it reveals historical events that were once classified, a historical picture of the intelligence struggle that runs through thirty years, and recalls the hidden front struggles in the difficult years of the Republic.

14. 614 枌 The Grass and Trees of Fengyu Grow Tall 枌榆草木长 Ni Ergou倪二狗Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication: ensemble cast + rival nations vying for supremacy + political intrigue and strategy + patriotism and national pride + original poetry + memorable supporting characters] [This is a fictional setting, and some historical references should not be taken as fact. This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The plot is carefully developed, the logic is rigorous, and the cast and scope are large. There is no System or golden finger. There are no brainless villains or c 30.3kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves

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    🔍In the battle of strategy and wisdom, how did Xu Ping rise up in troubled times and unify the country? "Silver Gun Shines on the Moon, Thousand Blades Low" is a historical time travel masterpiece that will make your blood boil! 🛡️The situation inside and outside the court is changing, and every step Xu Ping takes is full of challenges. Follow his footsteps and experience a magnificent journey of feelings about home and country.

15. 615 山 A Journey Through Mountains and Rivers 山水行记 Moli Baji莫里吧唧Historical1.4M WordsCompleted "Not a wish-fulfillment novel, not stupid, and not something to eat with your rice. It’s best enjoyed with a drink. This book is for readers with a long-term mindset. Take your time and savor it, and you’ll find that this novel is as tender as water, like the girl you love, intoxicating you." What seems like an ordinary opening is actually a grand scheme plotted long ago… Guangxi, a rainy night, a dilapidated Taoist temple, and a mystery upon mystery. A helpless young woman encounters a handsome 1.3kReads8.2Score191Shelves

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    If there is enough reader support, I will keep writing until you want to see it.

16. 616 南 The Northern and Southern Dynasties: Whoever Claims My Sister Gets to Keep Her 南北朝：妹妹谁抢到就是谁的 Jade Rabbit Loves Grass玉兔爱吃草Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Tyrant + scheming power minister + court intrigue + taboo + soul transmigration + modern person in ancient times] She had just celebrated finally landing on her feet in life when, in the blink of an eye, she transmigrated and found herself in a dangerous Northern Qi household. Gao Huan was her father, Lou Zhaojun her mother, and Gao Cheng, Gao Yang, Gao Yan, and Gao Yu her four impossibly handsome older brothers. Unfortunately, this family was a den of ruthless figures from a chaotic age, a nes 10.4kReads7.8Score1kShelves

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    You can read these three books

17. 617 重 The Reborn Powerful Official: His Beloved Is a Transmigrator 重生权臣：他的掌心宠是穿越的 Jade Rabbit Loves Grass玉兔爱吃草Ancient Romance283k WordsOngoing [Reborn and Transmigration + Court Politics + Forced Love] Gao Cheng, the Prince of Bohai, holds power over the entire court and is just one step away from the throne, yet he dies a gruesome death at the hands of a kitchen servant in his own household. A lifetime of extraordinary ambition: he campaigned across the land, reformed the imperial court, and laid the foundations of Northern Qi with his own hands. Yet in the end, his younger brother deceived him with false loyalty, while his beloved c 18Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 618 水 Water Margin: I, Lu Junyi, Will Never Join Liangshan 水浒：我卢俊义，绝不上梁山 On Mount Penglai蓬莱山上Historical605k WordsOngoing In his previous life, he was the head of a fraud syndicate that dominated both the underworld and the legitimate world. Betrayed by his trusted aide, he fell off a cliff and died. In this life, his soul enters Lu Junyi, the Jade Unicorn of Hebei, and from the start he finds himself trapped in a fatal predicament, sentenced to exile on Shamen Island! “Joining Liangshan? That’s just asking for death!” The upright, simple-minded Lu the Gentleman has been given the soul of a top schemer who knows pe 927Reads—Score108Shelves

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    A pretty good Water Margin novel

19. 619 大 The Tang Princess Wants to Be Emperor: Execute Li Longji 大唐公主要做皇帝，诛杀李隆基 Jade Rabbit Loves Grass玉兔爱吃草Two Female Leads176k WordsOngoing [Reborn + dual heroines + fan fiction] In your previous life, you were Princess Taiping. You executed Empress Wei, helped Li Longji quell Empress Lü’s rebellion, and put your elder brother Li Dan on the throne. In return, you were repaid with ingratitude, and you and Shangguan Wan’er died with your families. Later, the An Lushan Rebellion broke out as well. If that is how things are, then I, Li Lingyue, will be the Tang Dynasty’s second empress! I want the empire! And I want Wan’er too! The Tang 2Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 620 大 Cultivating Immortality in the Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty 大唐盛世修仙记 A Jumble of Thoughts乱七八糟的思绪Eastern Fantasy380k WordsCompleted [Historical xianxia]+ [mortal cultivation]+ [mystery]+ [Daoist heart] Set against the mystery surrounding Emperor Taizong’s death in the “Cuiwei Palace Case” in the twenty-third year of the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, this story opens onto a century-long world of immortal cultivation. The protagonist, Ye Fan, is the sole disciple of Yuan Tiangang, the “Heavenly Secrets Diviner.” Acting on the orders of his martial uncle, Li Chunfeng, he enters Chang’an as an unusual piece thrown into a mur 133Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Have you ever experienced the history of the Tang and Ming Dynasties from the perspective of an immortal?

21. 621 镇 The Prince of Beizhen: Guarding My Eight Houses of Beiliang 镇北王：守我八房北凉 Slash Immortal斜杠仙人Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Nine lifetimes of reincarnation, all for one long-held wish! With sand and smoke filling the air, how can good and evil be told apart amid the chaos? Watch how Xiao Bufan leads the Xiao family out of the capital of Great Qian, takes charge of Beiliang, and searches for the bond that has spanned nine lifetimes! 7.3kReads8.0Score562Shelves

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    The fictional dynasty system is complete, with detailed settings for officialdom, territory, and aristocratic families, with a strong sense of immersion, and the logic of machinations can stand up to scrutiny.

22. 622 孤 Lone Hero: A Loyal Heart, Ju'erhan 孤勇者：铁血丹心菊尔汗 Fanchen繁宸Historical279k WordsOngoing Yelü Dashi was an eighth-generation descendant of Yelü Abaoji, Emperor Taizu of the Liao dynasty, and the first Khitan jinshi in the dynasty's two-hundred-year history. He could have made his mark at court and won lasting fame, but the Liao rulers and officials were incompetent, and the Jin rose to power, leaving the dynasty on the brink of collapse. As the Jin cavalry pressed their attack again and again, Yelü Dashi and the few remaining heroes of the Liao did everything they could to reverse t 3Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 623 慕 Murong Fu: I Became the King of Jin and Married Miss Azi 慕容复：当了金国皇帝娶了阿紫姑娘 Fanchen繁宸Male-Channel Fanfiction62k WordsCompleted Murong Fu: Became the emperor of Jin and married Miss A Zi 2Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 624 开 From the Start, I Live-Stream the Great Ming, and Huaxia Civilization Leads by Ages 开局直播大明，华夏文明断层领先 Making a Living Is Hard养家糊口不容易Historical1.3M WordsOngoing (This book is not intended to disparage the present or glorify the past. The world I've created is fictional, so please don't conflate it with reality. My goal is to work toward China's rise! Nothing else is intended!) My name is Han Bixing, and I transmigrated into the Ming Dynasty as a fool. Everyone calls me crazy and pelts me with stones because I hold up a battered bronze mirror and talk to the air. They don't know that the other side of the mirror is connected to more than six hundred year 1.1kReads9.3Score127Shelves

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    Daming Yongle, there is a surprise

25. 625 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 86.6kReads9.3Score10.4kShelves

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    ①The protagonist's soul passes through Li Chengqian ②Liu Chan's soul passes through Zhao Gou ③Alternative history ④The protagonist's soul passes through Cao Cao's daughter ⑤The protagonist's soul passes through Li Shimin's eldest grandson

26. 626 民 The Gentleman of the Republic 民国的先生 Starry Words星星语话Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The plot is reasonable, with no System. An ordinary person transmigrates to the Republican era. I hope readers can find a touch of Republican-era charm here. The narration is grounded, with no exaggeration whatsoever… 5.5kReads8.6Score282Shelves

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    This book is the way to go, explore a whole new world...

27. 627 穿 Transmigrated as Cao Cao's Daughter: From Farming to Empress 穿成曹操女儿，从种地到女帝 The Classic of Mountain Journeys山游经Female-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted Cao Sui, a graduate student in agricultural science, has just finished slogging through her thesis when she jolts awake and opens her eyes to a woman gazing at her with tender affection. After spending over half a year recovering in bed, she finally gets up and learns that her father has gone off to fight the Yellow Turbans. The Yellow Turbans? What a historically specific term. Cao Sui is devastated. Why on earth did she have to end up in the Three Kingdoms? With disasters and war stacked aga 10.9kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves
28. 628 我 I Hold Power in Eastern Wu 我在东吴当权臣 I'm the Laziest in Wu'an武安我最懒Historical220k WordsCompleted My soul transmigrated to the end of the Han dynasty, where I became a lowly soldier in the Jiangdong camp, likely to end up in a mass grave at any moment. In my previous life, I read history and laughed at “Sun of Ten Thousand,” mocked as he was chased by eight hundred of Zhang Liao’s men. I thought him incompetent. In this life, with a cold blade pressed against my neck, I finally understood: in these chaotic times, human lives are as worthless as grass. Since I’ve come here, I can’t let his 43Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 629 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Kidnapped Me to Be His Grandson from the Start 大唐：开局被李世民拐去当孙子 Redder Than Fire红胜火Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the eighteenth year of the Zhenguan era, Li Jue, who transmigrated into the son of Li Chengqian, the disgraced Crown Prince, secretly escapes from Qianzhou and returns to the Chang’an he has always dreamed of. But as Li Jue strolls along the bustling Zhuque Avenue, he suddenly bumps into an old man. From then on, the old man sticks to him every day, teaching him to ride horses one moment and shoot arrows the next. He’s always making grand promises, too, saying he’ll leave his family fortune t 4.5kReads8.4Score477Shelves
30. 630 宋 History of the Song: Annals of Emperor Taizu 宋史·太祖本纪 Tuo Tuo脱脱Historical21k WordsCompleted He may have been the best “actor” among the founding emperors in Chinese history. In 960 CE, a carefully orchestrated “forced enthronement” at Chenqiao Station propelled Zhao Kuangyin from a general of the Later Zhou into the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty. Over drinks, he stripped the founding generals of their military power; amid the shadows of an axe and candlelight, the mystery surrounding his bizarre death remains unsolved to this day. Some call him a wise ruler who ended the chaos o 175Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    It can all be called a masterpiece that reaches the pinnacle of the ceiling!

31. 631 不 I Stop Li Yuan from Becoming Emperor and Snatch the Tang Dynasty for Myself 不让李渊称帝，我截胡李唐江山 Apple Banana Chocolate苹果香蕉巧克力Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [Special Forces King Transmigrates + Power Struggles at the End of the Sui Dynasty + Steals the Tang Dynasty from Li Yuan + Rewrites History + Political Scheming and Hegemonic Ambitions + Warlord Rule in a Chaotic Age + Strategy and Tactics + Unifies the Nine Provinces + Crushes All Rivals + No System + Full of Passion] A special forces king transmigrates into the end of the Sui dynasty: Han Zheng arrives in the midst of chaos! The Sui dynasty's fate is sealed. Its lands are shattered, and warlo 7.5kReads6.6Score761Shelves

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    The one I've been chasing recently is not a ceiling breaker, but it's pretty good. You can check it out!

32. 632 疯 Are You Crazy? You Call This a Historical Game? 疯了吧？你管这叫历史游戏 Keep Making Us Proud争气再争气Urban464k WordsOngoing Other people make games by crushing the competition with pay-to-win mechanics. I make games by bringing out five thousand years of authentic Chinese history. Lin Chen, an ordinary wage earner, creates a historical online game packed with tragic, irresistible Chinese-style enchantresses on Blue Star, a world without history or warfare. The big corporations pour in tens of billions to monopolize the market? I use public support, political intrigue, and the iron laws of military strategy to crush t 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    History made into a game

33. 633 曾 Zeng Guofan's Methods of Scholarship 曾国藩治学方法 Hu Zhefu胡哲敷Historical77k WordsCompleted This book explores three dimensions: self-cultivation, managing affairs, and reading. Its discussion of self-cultivation advocates integrating “resolve, insight, and perseverance,” building a foundation for body and mind through meditation and a regular routine. Its approach to managing affairs reveals, through practical examples such as running a household and leading an army, the unity of hands-on action and institutional innovation. Its discussion of reading emphasizes “mastering one field” a 338Reads9.0Score182Shelves
34. 634 兴 Reviving Song: I Rewrite the Jingkang Catastrophe 兴宋：朕重写靖康 Extra Meal on the Thirty-Ninth三九加餐Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No Romance] [No System] [Transmigration] [Emperor] [Comeback] [Avenge the Jingkang Humiliation, the Most Miserable Emperor from the Start] [Originally titled The Imprisoned Dragon of Great Song: I Return from Hell, also known as Reviving Song: I Rewrite Jingkang] Modern-day superstar Zhao Huan has just landed the lead role in a major historical drama about the Song dynasty. The next second, he transmigrates into the body of the most miserable emperor in history: Emperor Qinzong of Song, Zhao Hu 84Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A book with great potential that was delayed by its title during the recommendation period [already planted] a masterpiece of Song Dynasty novels [plus one on the bookshelf]

35. 635 东 The Tale of Deng Sui, the Eastern Han Dynasty’s First Empress Dowager 东汉第一女太后邓绥传 Coco and Yiyi West of Jiangnan江南以西可可和一一Ancient Romance291k WordsCompleted Female-led story + an Eastern Han version of Empresses in the Palace + a white lotus making a comeback + wealthy family rivalries + palace intrigue + mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts + rivalry between women + power games + building a career From the start, she faces Dou Xian, who had a stone monument carved at Mount Yanran, and Empress Dowager Dou, whose power surpasses the emperor’s! She outshines Empress Yin and is nearly driven to suicide! Born into the Deng Yu clan, she must conte 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Relive the heyday of the Eastern Han Dynasty and see how the first female queen mother in history pushed the empire to its peak

36. 636 长 Four Thousand Years of Life 长生四千载 Speedy Snail急行蜗牛Historical322k WordsOngoing (Not traditional immortal cultivation and longevity) (Not fantasy-style longevity) Volume One moves at a very fast pace, covering roughly a thousand years every hundred chapters. Volume Two is just a little slower. If you don't like a fast pace, you can skip Volume One and go straight to Volume Two, the Tang Dynasty arc. Song An is a bystander to history. Amid the raging floods of Yu the Great's flood-control campaign, he presents a strategy of combining diversion with containment, then politel 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let's take a look at this, it was a little delayed in the early stage, but later on, I saw that the pace is super fast, exciting and dense, not brainless, it is a long-lasting historical novel, starting from the Xia Dynasty, and the main character starts from the Xia Dynasty, and it is a two-line update. If you don't like the Xia Dynasty, you can start with the Tang Dynasty chapter!

37. 637 我 I Am Yang Guang, Ruler of the Sui Dynasty 我是杨广隋霸天下 Plum Blossoms Fall 11梅花落11Historical824k WordsCompleted He was an ordinary modern man, but unexpectedly transmigrated to the Sui Dynasty and became Yang Guang, Emperor Yang of Sui. Knowing how history would unfold, he decided to change the dynasty's fate with modern knowledge and ruthless schemes. He would reform the government, develop the economy, and strengthen the nation. He would expand the empire's borders and make the Sui Dynasty the world's supreme power. He would make history remember his name: Song Batian. He would make history remember his 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've seen these and I think they're pretty good. Recommendations are welcome.

38. 638 大 Ming Dynasty Commander: Defending the Empire with Blood and Steel 大明督师：铁血护明 Crispy Coconut Jelly椰汁脆啵啵Historical235k WordsOngoing Hong Zhiming, a special forces soldier, transmigrates into the late Ming dynasty and becomes Hong Chengchou, Governor-General of Jiliao, on the eve of Songshan’s fall. On his left is the historical burden of being branded a turncoat; on his right, the blades of 60,000 Eight Banner cavalrymen, ready to massacre the city! Cut off from supplies? He sifts out two shi of coarse rice to make thin porridge, mixes rocks with gunpowder to make crude bombs, and uses special forces tactics to turn the rem 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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39. 639 他 He Can Knock Lü Bu Out with One Punch, and You Call Him a Strategist? 他一拳能打死吕布，你管这叫谋士 Chancellor, Don't Go Wild丞相别浪Historical3.6M WordsOngoing Synopsis: Wang Xiao transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and obtains the Peerless Strategist System. But its reward is maxed-out combat ability, and he can only keep it permanently by becoming a strategist. With no other choice, Wang Xiao goes to Cao Cao to apply for a strategist position. On his very first day, he beats Dian Wei to a pulp right in front of Cao Cao. Dian Wei: "I knew I might lose, but I never thought I'd lose to a strategist!" Lu Bu: "Cao Cao's forces must really be short 25.8kReads8.9Score2.6kShelves
40. 640 开 Stealing a Chicken from the Start: My Scheme-Rating System 开局偷鸡，我有诡谋评分系统 Peerless Blade Edge不二刀锋Historical232k WordsOngoing [High Martial] [Schemes and Power Plays] [Funny and Lighthearted] [High IQ] [Scoring System] Chu Wen, a PhD who studies military strategy, accidentally transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar who has starved to death. To survive, he goes to steal a chicken, and unexpectedly binds himself to the Cunning Schemes Scoring System. From then on, the System coerces him: only by constantly using plots and schemes to earn Cunning Scheme Points can he ensure that points are added to his Life Score. 124Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a beautiful historical novel, if you don't want to read it.

41. 641 霸 Tyrant Song: I, the Liangshan Stronghold Chief, Will Restore China! 霸宋：我，梁山寨主，匡扶华夏！ Shiyi Lu十一露Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Wang Tie, a modern-day veteran special forces soldier, unexpectedly transmigrates as the son of Wang Lun, the first leader of the Water Margin stronghold. What? Lin Chong is going to kill Wang Lun tomorrow. Is his life as good as over? He’s a seasoned special forces soldier, armed with all sorts of survival skills and intimate knowledge of the Water Margin plot. How could he possibly die on the spot? He recruits Lin Chong, takes over as leader, kills Chao Gai, outmaneuvers Song Jiang, and stockp 8.2kReads8.9Score658Shelves
42. 642 牢 The Fierce Soldier of the Prison Camp 牢军营悍卒 Snow on the Blade刀锋雪Historical1.2M WordsOngoing The animated short drama is now streaming. Search for "Iron Bars, Fierce Prisoners, and a Fight to Rule the World" on Hongguo and watch with confidence. [Blood-Pumping War God] [Power Plays and Ambition] [Warm-Hearted Man] [Rise from the Grassroots] [Multiple Heroines] Jiang Fan, a Special Forces king from the Dragon Kingdom, transmigrates into the body of a heavily punished border prisoner in the Great Jiang Dynasty. He forges a new identity, seizes power, and trains soldiers, surviving amid th 19.9kReads8.8Score2.2kShelves
43. 643 说 The Complete Story of the Tang Dynasty: A Definitive Edition 说唐全传-精编完整版 Long-form Qing Dynasty Legends清代长篇传奇小说Historical360k WordsCompleted The definitive account of the heroes of the Sui and Tang dynasties. From Qin Qiong rescuing the emperor at Lintong to Li Shimin’s Xuanwu Gate Incident, it establishes Li Yuanba’s legend as the mightiest hero of the Sui and Tang. Classic episodes such as the oath of brotherhood at Wagang Stronghold and Cheng Yaojin proclaiming himself emperor fuse historical fiction with the traditions of folk storytelling, laying the framework for later narratives about the Sui and Tang. 103Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend the Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties! Super pretty

44. 644 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 8.6kReads8.4Score911Shelves

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    In this book, whether it is a court argument, a human incident, or even a war scene, there is always a ceiling! In particular, it accurately reproduces the ancient city of Bianjing that was destroyed by war a thousand years ago!

45. 645 魂 A Soul's Journey to the End of the Jin Dynasty, Starting at Yumenguan 魂越晋末，从玉门关开始 Wielding a Spear at the Abyss执戈临渊Historical1.2M WordsOngoing She transmigrates into the chaotic final years of the Jin dynasty and starts by finding an oasis and recruiting refugees. Tang Yu swears to put an end to this blood-soaked age of chaos. He will unite the Western Regions and enter the Central Plains. The court and its people have already fled south; from the north, I will reclaim the Han spirit. The story begins with a ten-year-old body stationed at Maquankou within Yumen Pass. It follows a passionate young man from a later age on his journey to 3.9kReads6.3Score366Shelves

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    Personally I think it's good, the logic is rigorous, the data is reasonable, and the characters are

46. 646 大 Plum Blossoms Bloom Brightly Across the Ming Empire 大明天下梅花艳艳开 Sanxiang Daishui三湘带水Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Wuxia + history + imperial court + bloodshed + political intrigue + multiple female leads + not a harem + not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy. Plum Blossom Manor, the guardians of a village in Huaxia. Nixiào, the ninety-ninth-generation young manor lord, secretly leaves the manor at fourteen, only to encounter an unknown force plotting against the Great Ming... 564Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical martial arts.

47. 647 武 Wu Zetian's Four Great Mystery Cases 武则天四大奇案 Anonymous佚名Historical200k WordsCompleted [Historical Mystery + Four Great Cases + Ancient-Era Deduction] From strange cases in the countryside to courtly intrigue, Di Renjie carefully unravels the truth at every turn. Newly appointed magistrate of Changping County, Di Renjie is immediately faced with a bizarre murder: a merchant from Huzhou is found mysteriously dead at an inn in Liulidun. The local headman, Hu De, abuses his power, but the identity of the real culprit raises even more questions. Disguised as an ordinary traveler, Di R 580Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    It is a classic that has been handed down from our ancestors. I often use it for comparison🤔It is really accurate.

48. 648 来 Since I'm Already Here, I'll Save the Great Ming 来都来了，我要救大明 Daoyang's Victorious Fighting Buddha道阳的斗战胜佛Historical1.9M WordsOngoing My new work is out! Please check it out on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 93Reads—Score142Shelves

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    Take a look at this old-school Ming Chuan novel. There is no systematic cheating, and the villain does not need to use his wits. Let's see how the protagonist's mind can crush all kinds of monsters and monsters. Dark plot + bloody battlefield + assassination and espionage, all included

49. 649 我 My Partner Lives in 1980 我的合伙人活在1980 Seventies Beater七零小破车Urban1.8M WordsOngoing Wu Quezi runs a little shop in the antiques market. His most valuable asset is a large bronze ding left behind by the previous owner, which he uses as a wishing prop, even though he knows it's a lie. Then one day, he finds two diaries and several stamps inside the ding. But the emergency medical kit he put in there himself has disappeared at the same time. On the other side of the ding lies the vibrant 1980s. From then on, his little shop becomes a secret hub spanning time. He uses various old b 3.2kReads9.0Score393Shelves

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    A personal epic in the tide of the times: there is obsession, struggle, and interesting deconstruction.

50. 650 历 A History Stand-Up Show: From the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to Puyi 历史脱口秀：从三皇五帝到溥仪 The Strange Tales Archive怪谈档案馆Historical1.4M WordsOngoing This wildly entertaining historical talk-show collection will have you laughing as you etch facts into your DNA! [Three irresistible highlights] ■ An all-star cast: From the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to Puyi's abdication, more than 300 historical and legendary figures join in the fun. ■ Immersive gossip: Relive history's iconic moments through trending-topic posts, bullet comments, and social media updates. ■ No-holds-barred roasts: Rate the job performance of Qin Shi Huang and Emperor 124Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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