Looking for Historical Novels Set in Ancient Times, With a Male Protagonist. A Normal Number of Wives and Concubines Is Fine 求古代历史文，大男主的，正常的三妻四妾可以接受

1. 51 娘 Mother, Please Stop Trying to Find Me a Concubine 娘，真的别给儿子纳妾啦 White Dragon, Don't Lurk白龙勿潜Historical909k WordsOngoing Multiple heroines + alternate world + political intrigue + satisfying power fantasy Shen Zhi'an transmigrates into an ancient family of merchants as its only son. To ensure the Shen family line continues, his mother is intent on taking concubines for him so he can father a dozen sons. Shen Zhi'an's own dream is to live as a spoiled young master. But the world is in turmoil, and the Jiangnan Shen family has become a target of the imperial court. Shen Zhi'an has no choice but to flee. In Great Zho 5.3kReads—Score372Shelves

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   Does alternate history count?

2. 52 把 After I Pushed Her Toward the Female General, the Empress Went Mad with Regret 把我推给女将军后，女帝悔疯了 Rain Master Chisongzi雨师赤松子Historical3.3M WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines, including an empress and a dowager empress] [Historical] [Political intrigue] [No System] [Transmigration] [Decisive and ruthless] My wheelchair-bound female boss wants me as her slave, while the world’s greatest female alliance leader wants me as her rebellious disciple. The seductive courtesan keeps trying to step on me, and the aloof young lady wants to tame me into a doll. The female general won’t let me take a concubine, the empress wants to keep me cooped up in the pala 34.6kReads8.6Score2.9kShelves

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   The first historical novel I ever read featured a male protagonist with multiple female leads. In his past life, he chose the wrong wife, leading to a lifetime of regret. Reborn, he chooses another wife, but she still harbors feelings for someone else. Heartbroken, he resolves to become an executioner. Little did he expect that his superiors, the empress, a courtesan, and a princess would come seeking him out. (The story unfolds along two parallel storylines: the male protagonist's rise to power in the early stages and a chaotic love triangle in the middle. He is a ruthless killer, and the female characters are fleshed out. There are also recommendations that everyone loves. If you're not interested, please read on.)

3. 53 大 Great Jing: One Shot Stands Supreme 大靖：一枪独尊 Blue and White蓝中白Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Alternate History] [History] [Wulin] [Court Politics] [No System] [Multiple Heroines] Li Yun, a modern mercenary and assassin nicknamed the “Dark God of Slaughter,” transmigrates into the body of a foolish young master from a general’s family, just as he is getting married in the unfamiliar Jing Dynasty. He’s been a fool for ten years, enduring endless ridicule and humiliation. Then he awakens, finally able to vent his frustrations, and shocks the world! Unmatched with a spear, unrivaled beneat 3.4kReads8.3Score284Shelves

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   Four wives and five concubines [admiration]

4. 54 安 Fierce General of Anxi: From the Start, I Trade Military Merit for a Million-Man Army 安西猛将：开局军功兑换百万雄师 Lie Flat and Give Up躺平摆烂吧Historical228k WordsCompleted [Great Tang] + [Western Regions] + [conquest] + [System] + [mighty generals] + [parallel timelines] In the fourteenth year of the Dali era of the Tang, Khotan fell, leaving Anxi isolated. Liu Xuan opened his eyes to a curved blade swinging toward his face. He seized it and killed his attacker. [Military Merit Exchange System activated] Kill enemies to earn military merit, then exchange it for supplies. From three hundred battered soldiers atop the walls of Kucha to the thirty-six kingdoms of the 804Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In ancient times, the logic was clear and the plot was reasonable.

5. 55 穿 Transmigrated to the Late Tang: You Expect a College Student to Play Power Politics? 穿越残唐：你让我个大学生玩权谋 Pure Love Warrior Two-Faced Turtle纯爱战士双面龟Historical1.0M WordsCompleted (The rating just came out, and it's going to rise!) [No System] + [No sudden drop-in technology] + [No brainless plot] History undergraduate Li Ye was asleep in his eight a.m. class one moment, then the next he had transmigrated into the body of Emperor Tang Zhaozong, Li Ye, who shared his name. In the first year of Dashun, the realm is in chaos. Warlords rebel from without, while eunuchs monopolize power within. Freshly transmigrated, the college student survives his first coup amid a pack of c 7.4kReads7.1Score633Shelves
6. 56 小 The Rise of a Little Landlord 小地主崛起路 How Could One Know with Empty Sleeves两袖清风怎知Historical652k WordsOngoing The story of a transmigrator who only wants a quiet life, but is forced to change the world by the brutal, dehumanizing nature of the feudal system, and to surpass himself. (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental.) 459Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 57 明 Late Ming: Tear the Realm to Pieces, Then Rebuild the Great Ming 明末：山河全部打烂，再建大明 Waves Rolling On浪前滔滔Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Historians of later generations divided the Ming dynasty into three periods: the Northern Ming, the Southern Ming, and the Later Ming. Zhu Changrun, founder of the Later Ming, has received mixed assessments from China and abroad. A cold-blooded ruler, a racist, an emperor who rode the wave of industrialization, an Eastern Caesar... Western scholars often call him cold-blooded because, as the Northern Ming neared its end, he stood by without lifting a finger while members of the Zhu clan in the n 42.9kReads8.1Score4.2kShelves
8. 58 我 I Became the Legitimate Grandson in the Southern Liang 我在南梁当嫡孙 Feng Fantaiyu丰凡泰宇Historical827k WordsCompleted In the chaotic era of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Northern Qi, Western Wei, and Southern Liang stand in a three-way standoff. Bones lie exposed in the wilderness, human lives are as fragile as grass, and dynasties rise and fall in the blink of an eye. The protagonist, Xiao Daqi, transmigrates into the body of Xiao Yan's grandson. Xiao Yan is the Bodhisattva Emperor of the Southern Dynasty. Xiao Daqi executes Hou Jing, takes control of the military, pushes through reform, and resists the 580Reads8.0Score103Shelves
9. 59 有 With Me on the Throne, How Can You, Zhao, Claim the Throne? 有朕在，你赵大如何黄袍加身 The Black Duke's Mask黑公爵的假面Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Modern-day Guo Yi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a nine-year-old boy with the same name in ancient China. It’s the chaotic era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, in the third year of Qianyou under the Later Han. This Guo Yi is the eldest legitimate son of Chai Rong, Guo Wei’s adopted son, who is still known as Guo Rong at this point. The boy is called Guo Yige. As a history buff, Guo Yi knows what happens to the young Yige: he will be one of the members of the Guo family condem 8.3kReads7.7Score759Shelves
10. 60 贞 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 Enlightenment on the Way悟途Historical7.7M WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 117.7kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves

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    Family, I've unearthed an absolutely amazing novel—"Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty: Being a Leisurely Prince is So Hard!" This book breaks away from the typical transmigration trope, foregoing any system or cheat codes; it relies purely on hard work and skill to conquer the Tang Dynasty, making it incredibly exciting and addictive! The protagonist, an ordinary modern man, inexplicably becomes Li Shen, the tenth son of Emperor Taizong of Tang (Li Shimin). He initially wanted to enjoy a carefree life as a prince, but he faces constant obstacles from powerful families. Fortunately, he cleverly navigates these challenges using his years of life experience and knowledge gleaned from movies and TV shows. Accumulating wealth and battling powerful families, the plot unfolds in a tightly woven, high-energy, and captivating manner. The author's recreation of early Tang Dynasty history is unparalleled; whether it's the bustling streets and alleys of Chang'an or the turbulent court politics, everything is vividly portrayed. The immersion is incredible; once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down. You'll be missing out if you don't! Family, I've unearthed an absolutely amazing novel—"Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty: Being a Leisurely Prince is So Hard!" This book breaks away from the typical time-travel trope, foregoing systems and cheat codes. It focuses solely on hard work and skill to conquer the Tang Dynasty, making for an incredibly exciting read! The protagonist, an ordinary modern man, inexplicably becomes Li Shen, the tenth son of Emperor Taizong of Tang (Li Shimin). He initially hopes to enjoy a carefree life as a prince, but is constantly harassed by powerful families. Fortunately, he skillfully navigates these challenges using his years of life experience and knowledge gleaned from movies and TV shows. Accumulating wealth and battling powerful families, the plot unfolds in a tightly woven, high-energy, and engaging manner. The author's recreation of early Tang Dynasty history is superb, vividly depicting everything from the bustling streets of Chang'an to the turbulent court. The immersive experience is incredible; once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down. You'll be missing out if you don't! Go for it!

11. 61 脏 The Debauched Tang: Drunk, Reclining on a Beauty's Lap 脏唐之醉卧美人膝 Peach Blossom Dependence桃之依Historical643k WordsCompleted The Tang dynasty was considered immoral mainly because its people disregarded propriety. Emperor Gaozong made Wu Meiniang, his stepmother, empress, while Emperor Xuanzong took his daughter-in-law Yang Yuhuan as a consort. Even today, with our open-minded attitudes, people still can't accept such outrageous acts! Modern special forces soldier Cui Shiyin transmigrates into the body of the wealthy young noble Cui Shi by a twist of fate, reliving a turbulent tale of love and hatred with Princess Tai 3.8kReads8.5Score292Shelves

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    This male-centric novel is so satisfying!

12. 62 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 16.3kReads8.2Score984Shelves

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    Alternate history, no system, multiple female leads, extremely high quality, clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, concise writing, not a typical wish-fulfillment story. Please enjoy! [Laughs]

13. 63 宫 They’re Sending Wives to the Palace: Marry Four First, Then Grow Stronger 宫里发媳妇，先娶四个老婆变强大 Big Joy, Little Pig大乐小猪Historical184k WordsOngoing [Silly, brainless fun + multiple heroines + invincible protagonist + no military service] What! If I don't want a wife, I'll be sent to Chaoge to do hard labor building the Star-Picking Tower? Then I want a wife. Wait, choosing a wife is like opening a mystery box? What if I get an ugly one? What then! Looking at the empty rice jar and the four palace maids who were starving, Wang Dangwu decided to make money first. After transmigrating to ancient times, he started by making sushi to feed hi 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Three wives and four concubines are not enough; as long as the male protagonist lives, he will continue to want more.

14. 64 罪 The Convict Official 罪吏 Still Thinking of Lin'an仍念临安Historical229k WordsOngoing Lu Heng transmigrates. When he wakes up, he is merely an inconspicuous accounts clerk in the county office of Qingshan County, Great Qian. In seven days, the inspection team will arrive. He soon discovers that more than ten thousand shi of government grain are missing from the county's Ever-Normal Granary, and most of the fake account books used to cover up the loss were written by "him." The county magistrate wants him to confess, the deputy magistrate wants him to keep quiet, and everyone thin 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An ancient historical novel, male protagonist, serious drama. Lu Heng transmigrates. When he wakes up, he's just an insignificant clerk in the household registration office of Qingshan County in the Great Qian Dynasty. Seven days later, an inspection team will arrive. He soon discovers that the county's granary is short over ten thousand shi of official grain, and the falsified accounts used to cover up the deficit are mostly made by "himself." The magistrate wants him to confess, the registrar wants him to shut up; everyone thinks that the life of a lowly clerk is just enough to cover up this mess. But Lu Heng doesn't want to die. Since the accounts are fake, he'll investigate them one by one. Since some people want him to take the blame, he'll drag out all the people who truly deserve to die…

15. 65 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, 34.2kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves

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    🍈🍈This novel is very good. I love reading it. The protagonist, Jiang Feng, dies suddenly and transmigrates into the body of Jiang Feng in ancient times. He failed the imperial examination five times and was a poor scholar. So he started writing cultivation novels. He was recommended to a bookstore by a bookstore owner. The bookstore initially hesitated to hire him, but the third young master of the bookstore was a close associate of the Prince of Heng. They happened to be reading a novel about seeking immortality. So the protagonist made money. After that, there wasn't much content about the imperial examinations. The protagonist's ranking was not very high. During the palace examination, the emperor and his officials had a falling out. The protagonist luckily ranked fourth. After that, for his family and to no longer be a pawn that others could discard at will, the protagonist did very well in every post he took. The author also made amends for some of the unfair contracts our country had signed in the past. It's a very good read.

16. 66 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves

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    These are all excellent historical novels. The first one: those who have read it will definitely praise it, no need to say more, the only drawback is the slow update speed. The second one: exceptionally prolific, intelligent, the male lead is a professional regicide and princess-collecting expert, decisive and ruthless, a good read, very satisfying. The downside is that the later plot becomes somewhat similar. The third one: the male lead is a powerful prince from a different surname (somewhat similar to *Snow Sword*), the plot is based on the relationships between nations, rulers and ministers, the author's writing is quite good, and there's a light martial arts element. The fourth one: a very good completed historical novel, telling the story of the male lead's journey from a son-in-law to a powerful figure. The characters are vivid and well-developed, covering everything from national fervor to local darkness, and includes martial arts elements.

17. 67 当 Join the Army and Get a Wife? I Marry Eighteen Women in a Rage 当兵就发媳妇？我怒娶十八房老婆 Tangtang Sixth Young Master糖糖六公子Historical2.2M WordsCompleted “What? You can get a wife for free if you enlist? Then I’m joining the army!” Li Wannian is reborn into the declining Li Tang imperial family. He proceeds carefully, extending the Li Tang Dynasty's life by three hundred years! 28.2kReads8.6Score3.3kShelves

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    One wife and multiple concubines in ancient times

18. 68 女 The Empress Arranged My Marriage, but the Yandere's Affection Is -9999 女帝赐婚，病娇好感度负9999 Serious One Punch认真一拳Eastern Fantasy597k WordsCompleted [Matriarchal society + chasing the husband + yandere + love rivals in a dramatic showdown + lighthearted comedy + fantasy] From the start, Jiang Xuan is betrothed by the Empress to a notorious playboy from the imperial capital. As it turns out, she’s the biggest boss hiding in plain sight. She seems gentle and considerate, but her affection rating swings wildly. When word gets out that Jiang Xuan has been betrothed, his former benefactors all come knocking. His childhood friend, a holy maiden of 4.6kReads8.4Score521Shelves
19. 69 修 Immortal Cultivation Begins with Marrying into a Long-Lived Family 修仙从入赘长生世家开始 Sword God of Last Night昨夜剑神Eastern Fantasy364k WordsCompleted He transmigrates to a world of immortal cultivation. Chen Qingyan spent over a decade treading carefully on the path of cultivation. But born into a lowly family and without a golden finger, he ends up with elixir toxins corroding his marrow and little time left to live. By a twist of fate, he successfully marries into a long-lived cultivation clan. After a night of passion, he finally awakens his golden finger... 2.4kReads7.0Score105Shelves
20. 70 覆 Overthrowing the Tang: Transmigrate into Emperor Ai, Who Abdicated the Throne 覆唐：穿越禅位天子唐哀宗 Ren Daxi任大兮Historical663k WordsOngoing A modern soul transmigrates into Li Zhu, the last emperor of the Great Tang. In the fourth year of Tianyou, Zhu Wen usurps the Tang throne, and the dynasty collapses after 289 years. In name, Li Zhu is the Prince of Jiyin who abdicated the throne. In reality, he is a prisoner trapped in a cage. The history books are unequivocal: just three months later, a cup of poisoned wine will be his end. Given a second life, he refuses to sit still and await death! Imprisoned in his residence, he uses polit 3.2kReads—Score317Shelves

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    🍎🍐 "Late Tang Dynasty + Five Dynasties + Hegemony + Power Struggle + Love + Historical Research", transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty under Emperor Ai, how does he rise from a prisoner to conquer the world and bring the Five Dynasties back to the Tang?

21. 71 烹 Cooking the Delicacies 烹小鲜 I'm 7 Days我是7天Historical1.0M WordsOngoing [Infrastructure + Military + Commerce + No System + A Protagonist Who Thinks Things Through] Liu transmigrates into the body of a nine-year-old marquis's son in the Kingdom of Dali and plans to spend his life as a wastrel. At eleven, he is sent away to the mountains. At fifteen, he accompanies the crown prince to Song as a hostage, selling glass in Lin'an, visiting brothels, and opening a theater. Later, Mongolia destroys Dali. His carefree ambitions go up in smoke, and Liu Yan struggles to surv 66Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Slow-burn infrastructure development, male protagonist

22. 72 我 I'm a Military Engineer, and You Want Me to Save the Ming? 我一搞军工的，你让我拯救大明？ Stainless Steel Poet不锈钢诗人Historical560k WordsOngoing [Traditional history] [Historical farming and development] [Survival in a chaotic age] [No System] [Military-industrial system] [Late Ming power struggle] Qin Feng, a technician at an arms manufacturing group and a major military history forum influencer, opens his eyes to find himself a low-ranking border officer in the second year of the Chongzhen reign, with only ten men under his command. Three days later, Hong Taiji’s fifty thousand Eight Banners troops breach the frontier. Historically, no 3.4kReads6.8Score207Shelves

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    Good historical articles about the late Ming Dynasty

23. 73 寒 Ten Years of Study, Only to Discover It's a Martial Arts World 寒窗十年，才发现是武侠 Sweet Potato Monster红薯怪Male-Channel Fanfiction724k WordsCompleted [No System + Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils martial arts world] Ten years of hard study go unnoticed, then one day of martial arts training makes you famous across the land! After transmigrating to the Northern Song, Li Xianyu studies hard for ten years, planning to pass the imperial exam and land a minor government post. On his way to the exam, he runs into Duan Yu and Wang Yuyan. Li Xianyu is instantly stunned. “I’ve studied hard for ten years, and this is actually a martial arts world?” “Brother D 28.1kReads8.2Score1.8kShelves
24. 74 十 The Ten Thousand Mountains: 1840 十万大山：1840 I'm 7 Days我是7天Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A logistics park transmigrates as a group to parallel-world Blue Star in the late Qing era, where they lie low and build strength in the mountains. They fight pirates, battle foreign devils, and establish a naval base in Nanyang. Step by step, they grow stronger, taking root like a fierce tiger and emerging with the force of a soaring dragon. 1.1kReads7.6Score142Shelves
25. 75 大 The Great Jin's Ultimate Tyrant 大晋极品暴君 Big Chili Pepper大辣椒Historical1.7M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Jin dynasty, the thing Jiang Ping regrets most is sleeping with the Empress. From then on, he has no choice but to stand tall and defend a man's dignity. Powerful ministers running amok? Kill! Rebelling against authority? Kill! Picking on my wife? Kill! … The Empress: You want me to divorce you? Kill! 99Reads7.7Score—Shelves
26. 76 我 My Wife Is the Regent Prince 我的老婆是摄政王 One Chestnut One一栗子一Eastern Fantasy703k WordsCompleted Su Chen transmigrated to a world where men's and women's roles were reversed. Though a man, he became the number-one courtesan in a brothel, with peerlessly handsome looks like an immortal descended to earth and countless admirers. From the start, the Empress bought his freedom and married him off to his sworn enemy, the Regent. I'm a man through and through. How can I marry a woman? Where does that leave my pride? Wait, what did you say? Eating a woman's leftovers can grant immortality? Ahem. Y 348Reads8.9Score509Shelves
27. 77 我EN I Am Murong Fu's Uncle 我是慕容复的舅舅 The One Jianghu Calls Big Boss江湖人称大官人Male-Channel Fanfiction3.7M WordsCompleted Synopsis 1: My name is Wang Gang. I’m Murong Fu’s uncle, Li Qingluo’s husband, and, at least in name, Wang Yuyan’s father! That’s right, I’m the man Duan Zhengchun cuckolded! Actually, I was also murdered by Duan Zhengchun and Li Qingluo! But now I’ve been reborn, on my wedding night, the very day I was killed in my previous life! They’re about to arrive. What should I do? I’m kind of freaking out! Synopsis 2: After being reborn, Wang Gang discovers he’s brought back a panel that lets him learn 39.1kReads7.8Score3.2kShelves
28. 78 功 Merit-Forging Wooden Fish: I, Xu Xian, Become the Strongest Python Husband 功德木鱼，我许仙成就最强蟒夫 Fierce and Inkless凶无点墨Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as Xu Xian, he obtains a Merit System. Tapping a merit wooden fish earns him merit. Tap, tap, tap... Merit +1, Merit +1, Merit +1... With merit protecting him, Xu Xian's strength rises rapidly. He sets out on a cultivation path where he lives off women while preaching virtue. Bai Suzhen: “My husband is actually a true immortal blessed with merit?” Xiao Qing: “Hmph, I want you to help me cultivate...” Nie Xiaoqian: “Please spare me, young master...” Yang Chan, the Third Holy 10.9kReads7.8Score1.1kShelves
29. 79 南 The Southern Song Dynasty’s Top Undercover Agent 南宋第一卧底 Long Yuan龙渊Historical7.4M WordsCompleted In the sixteenth year of the Jiading era of the Southern Song, Shen Mo, a modern-day undercover agent, began manipulating the fate of the empire in the palm of his hand. Countless ingenious schemes, ruthless plots, and brutal tactics poured from him. His modern forensic techniques cracked one bizarre Southern Song case after another, while his espionage skills crushed the secret agents of the Liao and Jin. When the Mongol Yuan cavalry, invincible across the land, came thundering toward them, the 6.1kReads9.1Score846Shelves
30. 80 秣 Saddling Up in the Waning Tang Dynasty 秣马残唐 Utterly Useless Little Rookie很废很小白Historical3.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Tang Dynasty and becomes a refugee on the verge of starving to death. The moment Liu Jing opens his eyes, he sees a tragic world of warring fiefdoms, endless conflict, and people living in misery. Corpses litter the land, and for hundreds of miles, not a wisp of cooking smoke rises. Yet he also sees the romance of warhorses and flashing weapons, of heroes with the courage to swallow the world. This is the worst of times, and the best of times. Looking back at t 103.5kReads8.4Score10.3kShelves
31. 81 大 Great Song: I Pick Up Attributes from Li Qingzhao 大宋：我在李清照身上捡属性 Tang Dynasty Yanzu大唐彦祖Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + hilarious + the greatest female talent of all time + imperial examinations] Chen Ning transmigrates to Bianjing in the Great Song dynasty and mistakes Li Qingzhao for a courtesan from the start. The spring breeze is warm along the banks of the Bian River. “Miss, I’m sorry. I was wrong that night.” “Miss, if you don’t mind, take this money. Let’s end our brief encounter here.” “Miss, if you don’t mind, how about one last hug before we say goodbye?” “Miss, I know you’re angry, but 21.5kReads8.6Score2.2kShelves
32. 82 重 Reborn in a Tribe: It All Starts With Finding a Beast-Eared Girl 重生部落：从捡个兽耳娘开始 Jinx's Fishbone金克斯的鱼骨头Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Tribes, farming, beastfolk, no single pairing, slow-paced] Chen Mo transmigrates to a savage, primitive world of beastfolk and becomes a member of the Wolf-Ear tribe. From the start, his attempt to transform into a beast and return to his ancestral form fails, and his tribe casts him out. A few-centimeter-long fangs and claws are no match for a spear. After wandering the wilderness, he finds a sweet, adorable Rabbit-Ear girl and gathers other beastfolk who have been abandoned. They learn to mak 7.5kReads8.8Score622Shelves
33. 83 女 In a Matriarchal World, This Pretty Boy Is Surprisingly Fierce 女尊世界之这个美娇男有些凶 A Pound of Meat a Day一天吃一斤肉Historical682k WordsCompleted [Matriarchal Society + No System + Alternate History] After waking up, he found that he had transmigrated to a matriarchal world and become a beautiful young man. He had only shown off a little on a whim, yet he caught the attention of noblewomen and aristocrats. Many people wanted to marry Fang Rui, from the empress, princesses, and female generals to chivalrous women and businesswomen. But Fang Rui didn't want to become a native man whose only role was to support his wife and raise children. H 5.9kReads8.6Score354Shelves
34. 84 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical724k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.6kReads8.8Score183Shelves

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    [Alternate Dynasty + Time Travel + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Chopped-Off Cheat] High school student Tian Shu wakes up to find himself transported to an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with concern. In this chaotic feudal era, powerful families hold sway. The system is practically useless, and his sisters-in-law each harbor their own agendas. Born into poverty, can he defy fate and rise to power, leaving his mark on history? Or will he be unable to escape his destiny, becoming cannon fodder for someone else's benefit?

35. 85 日 Japan's Warring States: The Ambitions of the Man Who Would Rule the World 日本战国：天下人的野望 Lan Bingche岚冰澈Historical278k WordsOngoing Reborn after death, he transmigrated to Japan’s Sengoku era, right at the time of the Incident at Honnoji. The Sixth Heaven’s Demon King, Oda Nobunaga, was destined to die. Japan, on the verge of unification, would once again fall into a patchwork of warring powers. As the saying goes, heroes are made by their times, and heroes also emerge from their times. Now, the times belong to me. The ambition to rewrite the history of Sengoku Japan and rise to the pinnacle of power as the ruler of the real 165Reads—Score102Shelves

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    A historical political intrigue story, not mindless or without a systematic plot. It emphasizes decisive action, political strategy, and political maneuvering. Those with a sentimental heart should avoid this story.

36. 86 蜀 Zhuge Liang Calls the Rebellious Son of Shu Han a Total Monster 蜀汉逆子诸葛亮直呼太妖孽 Lan Bingche岚冰澈Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Autumn winds sweep across Wuzhang Plains, and a star of the Han falls. For so many later romantics who love Shu Han and dream of its restoration, this became an unshakable regret in their hearts. Yet in the final moments of Zhuge Liang's life, he met a kindred spirit from a younger generation, long overdue. A mere brat, yet born with a rebellious streak. His words made even Zhuge Liang question his own life, leaving him feeling diminished. And yet, a deathless light flared in his aging eyes. "Th 767Reads8.7Score—Shelves
37. 87 少 The Young Master's Plan to Destroy the Empire 少爷的江山毁灭计划 Leaning on the Rail, Listening to Wind and Rain卧栏听风雨Historical310k WordsOngoing [Alternate History! Eastern Fantasy! Ancient Spycraft! Mind-Bending Mystery! No System! No Goody-Two-Shoes! Not a Power Fantasy! Ensemble Cast! Slow Burn!] Ye Xiaolou transmigrates into the body of the tenth prince of Beiyun, only to witness his kingdom fall on the very day he arrives. Ten years later, he commands the Heavenly Web and stirs up a storm of bloodshed. A mere scholar pays a visit, and a half-step immortal gives way. From the Heavenly Secrets Hall, he holds the world in his grasp and 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's incomprehensible that no one is recommending this book.

38. 88 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 236.3kReads9.4Score27.6kShelves

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    The Ming and Tang Dynasties, absolutely fantastic, complete version.

39. 89 穿 Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms: I Am Liu Qi 穿越三国：吾乃刘琦 Jiu Shu Ci久舒辞Historical164k WordsCompleted [No System] [Political Intrigue and Scheming] [Building an Elite Cavalry and Infantry] [Cold Weapon Duels] [A Rich Sense of Three Kingdoms History] [Massive Infantry and Cavalry Battles] [Marrying Beauties, but Not as a Womanizer] [Dedicated Civil Officials and Loyal Generals] [A Kinsman of the Han Imperial House, Rebuilding the Han Dynasty Three Times] A modern special forces soldier and PhD in Three Kingdoms history transmigrates as Liu Qi, eldest son of Liu Biao, governor of Jingzhou. Inside, 274Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a Three Kingdoms-themed light novel with no system, no god-like figures, featuring cold weapon duels between generals, large-scale battles, naval warfare, land cavalry charges, one-on-one duels between generals, political intrigue, human manipulation, intertwined interests, and marriage alliances between powerful families. Everything you want to read is here.

40. 90 大 Great Tang: Only Defying the Emperor's Order Makes You Stronger 大唐：抗旨才能变强 Sima Yi Waving a Fan摇扇子的司马懿Historical2.1M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and gets a frustrating System: the only way to grow stronger is to defy imperial orders. It's like dancing on the edge of a blade, constantly courting death. Yet, against everyone's expectations, no matter how recklessly he acts, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun dote on him and indulge his every whim. Even the protagonist himself has no idea why. As it turns out, he is the first child Li Shimin and Zhangsun had together, a poor little boy wh 109.6kReads8.8Score13.3kShelves
41. 91 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 228.3kReads9.5Score28.1kShelves

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    Transmigrated into a poor county magistrate? He uses outrageous methods to make the emperor chase after him to become his apprentice! The entire county is so poor that it only has 3 taels of silver left, and the people can't even afford toilet paper? Transmigrator Fang Zheng takes a series of "laid-back" comebacks—he mixes sugar into liquor to make "divine brew," and wealthy merchants cry and give him money; he builds cement roads to connect all directions and constructs water towers to bring clean water; he even has flush toilets and milk tea stalls, making the neighboring county cry! Emperor Jing, traveling incognito, accidentally stumbles in and is stunned: these chairs with backrests, the fragrant fried snacks—is this ancient times? Drinking sweet drinks and walking on smooth roads, the emperor exclaims, "My eyes have been opened!" From suspicion and probing to shamelessly begging to learn the "secret to wealth," Emperor Jing chases after him calling him "Master," while the officials stomp their feet in envy! So what if he has no background or connections? He uses his modern imagination to confront corrupt officials and tease the powerful, transforming the poor county into a paradise on earth, rising from a down-on-his-luck magistrate to the emperor's personal tutor—a truly exhilarating journey! Want to experience a "grassroots underdog story + hilarious face-slapping"? Click in and see how he uses unconventional methods to conquer ancient times!

42. 92 从 From Border Guard to Great Xia's First King 从边军到大夏第一王 Qing Qing Ruo Xue卿卿若雪Historical306k WordsOngoing Modern veteran Lu Chen transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking border soldier in the Great Xia Empire. Using modern tactics, he improves weapons, sweeps away the barbarians, puts down rebellions, builds a navy, wipes out the Japanese, and conquers lands overseas. Rising from the lowest ranks to become a prince who rules a frontier, he uses his iron will to bring peace to the Great Xia Empire. 41Reads—Score100Shelves

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    Alternate history novel

43. 93 红 Red Chamber: From the Start, I Reject Qin Keqing's Proposal 红楼之开局拒婚秦可卿 Silly Duck憨包鸭Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Jia Rong, a surgeon, accidentally transmigrates into the Ningguo Mansion. From the start, he rejects Qin Keqing, takes in You Shi first, and then resolves to save the Jia family from ruin. Jia Zhen: “You unfilial son! Parents arrange marriages and matchmakers bring the couple together. It's been that way since ancient times. You turned down the match without permission and brought shame upon our ancestors. You little wretch!” Jia Rong rolls his eyes. You think I can't see what you're up to, you 9.7kReads8.9Score867Shelves

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    A coming-of-age story set in the Dream of the Red Chamber!

44. 94 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Reborn as Liu Xianglian, Wang Xifeng Comes Knocking from the Start 红楼：重生柳湘莲，开局凤姐上门 Unless the Dawn Comes除非朝霞Historical154k WordsOngoing A thousand flowers bloom in a thousand caves; ten thousand beauties share the same sorrow. White bones pile up like mountains, their names forgotten. They were all just young masters and beauties. Reborn in the world of Dream of the Red Chamber as Liu Xianglian, the son of a fallen noble family, he finds Wang Xifeng at his door from the start... 866Reads7.7Score—Shelves
45. 95 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: This General Has Taken Yet Another Concubine 红楼：这个将军又又又纳妾了 Dust Falling, Chasing the Wind落尘逐风Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [Late Northern Song Dynasty] + [Battlefield Combat] + [Growing Stronger by Taking Concubines] + [Beauty System] Transmigrated into the Northern Song Dynasty's Red Chamber, with the whole world against me? Then don't blame me for using cheats! I awaken the Beauty System: kill enemies to get divine gear, take concubines to grow stronger! While others cultivate for a century to gain power, I marry Baochai and gain thirty levels overnight; While others stockpile provisions for months, I dote on Qing 5.8kReads7.3Score472Shelves
46. 96 科 The Imperial Exam: This Candidate Is a Master of Fourteen Skills 科举：这个考生十四项全能 Unmoved by Autumn's Clear Hues不慕染清秋Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations + multiple heroines + daily life + no brainless harem collecting + diligent study + reversing cause and effect] Within books are beauties like jade; within books are houses of gold. Gu Ming, a champion crammer of his generation, transmigrates to the Great Zheng dynasty and becomes Gu Ming, also known as Gu Changsheng, a newly crowned county-exam top scorer with the same name who died of excitement. He also has a Primordial Clan Genealogy in his mind, which can reveal the t 4.7kReads7.7Score401Shelves
47. 97 我 I'm Just an Adopted Son of the Duke's Household, and You Want Me to Take the Throne? 我一个国公府养子，你让我登基？ Autumn Clouds, Strange Hues秋云陌色Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Multiple female leads] [Everyday life] [Lighthearted] [Literary plagiarist] [No System] [Reborn as a baby] A car accident sends Qiu Cheng to ancient times, where he is reborn as an infant. He thinks he's just an ordinary farming family's son, but through a twist of fate, he is adopted by a famous and powerful duke. He is deeply loved by his graceful, dignified older sister and his mischievous younger sister, and he cherishes them in return. Step by step, he rises from an adopted son living unde 371Reads6.9Score133Shelves

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    I'm currently watching episodes 1, 2, 3, 11, and 14. They're all good, some are completed and some are ongoing. I'll buy them if I want to watch them! [Cool]

48. 98 我 I Became the Prince Consort of Seven Kingdoms 我当了七个国家的驸马 Fish Falls into Fresh Streams鱼落新涓Historical366k WordsCompleted [Multiple Heroines] + [Love Rivals] + [No System] In a dream, Zhao Fengxin of the Great Qian dynasty transmigrates to the modern world. When he wakes up, he remembers that he has been appointed consort to the fifth princess, Yang Huixin. Yang Huixin is gravely ill with a plague, and although Zhao Fengxin is her consort, his real purpose is to bring her good luck. Facing the princess, Zhao Fengxin can't help but think: Thank goodness I studied traditional Chinese medicine in the world of my dream 180Reads6.5Score—Shelves
49. 99 重 Reborn in Dream of the Red Chamber, I'm Actually the Lin Family's Adopted Son?! 重生红楼，我竟是林府养子？！ Merlin's Old Friend梅林旧友Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [Lighthearted + everyday life + multiple heroines + mainly centered on life in the garden] College student Lin Ke was delighted to be reborn. But he was reborn as a baby, and while still swaddled, he was sent to live in a grand residence. When he learned that the master of the estate was called Lin Yanyuan, and saw the mistress, Jia Min, with her heavily pregnant belly, he knew he’d transmigrated to exactly the right place. What followed was a completely different story of Dream of the Red Chamb 10.7kReads8.3Score903Shelves
50. 100 北 Northern Song Son-in-Law: I Rescue a Princess from Drowning from the Start 北宋驸马，开局救下落水公主 Smiling Tang笑笑棠Historical720k WordsCompleted [One female lead!] [No System] [Historical figures come with bite-sized facts. Northern Song history fans, don’t miss this!] Shen Yu, a double master’s graduate in history and Chinese language and literature from Peking University, worked himself to death in the rat race. His soul transmigrated into the body of a penniless scholar who shared his name in the fifth year of the Huangyou era of the Song dynasty. It was hell mode from the start! His home was bare, a local bully was at the door, and h 2.1kReads8.8Score178Shelves

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