Historical Stories (Any Dynasty, No System, and with Intelligent Characters) 历史文（朝代不限，不加系统，带脑子）

1. 651 穿 A Lowly County Office Clerk with Kids at Home and No Rice to Cook 穿成县衙小吏，家有儿女等米下锅 Don't Discuss the Wind-Banner, Follow Your Heart心动莫论风幡Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [A clerk is no official, and the desk is a mountain of blades] [No errors in the ledger, every stroke of the brush decides joy and sorrow] The male lead had only just transmigrated when someone cracked him over the back of the head. After missing work for three days, he nearly got struck off the rolls. His father thought he was saddled with two useless dependents. His older brother thought he was too inflexible to make money. His fourth younger brother feared his lowly clerk's status would tarni 165.9kReads9.2Score22.8kShelves

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   I'm recommending this one; I think it's perfect for you. It's a story about the daily lives of ordinary officials and commoners in a small county. The exquisite details and stark depiction of human nature transport you to the bustling streets of the Song Dynasty a thousand years ago. It's not a wish-fulfillment novel, but it has its emotional moments. It's not about political intrigue, but it captures the essence of human relationships. There are no romantic pairings, no cheat codes, and no modern-day superiority complexes—it's a hyper-realistic ancient Chinese novel. After reading this, I can't really read anything else, sigh!

2. 652 穿 Transmigrate to 1640 穿越1640 Hardy Who Loves Homemade Popcorn爱吃自制玉米花的哈代Historical1.8M WordsOngoing An entire county in the modern era transmigrates to the end of the Ming Dynasty. After surviving the initial chaos, its people endure and steadily grow stronger, eventually changing the course of history. Unlike other novels about transmigrating to the late Ming, this story focuses not on the Ming Dynasty itself, but on the impact transmigration has on the group and how they respond to it. As a result, this novel has the feel of a farming and homesteading story. 775Reads7.5Score147Shelves

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   This book is about the entire county traveling back to the Ming Dynasty.

3. 653 我 My Laid-Back Life in the Tang Dynasty 我的悠闲唐朝生活 Mu Yun, Who Loves Fermented Rice Wine爱吃酒酿的穆云Historical301k WordsCompleted Li Runtian gazed at the compost that had been fermenting for three months, brimming with confidence as he prepared to “get down to business.” Just then, villagers gathered around, murmuring among themselves. Second Uncle said, “It stinks to high heaven. Can anything grow in this?” Li Runtian began explaining nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, leaving the villagers staring blankly at one another. Scholar Liu translated: “Young Master Li says the land eats too, and this is its meat and vegetable 189Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Li Runtian, an associate professor at an agricultural university, travels back to the Tang Dynasty and becomes the laziest farmer in the village. To drink water while lying down, he invents an automatic dripping device; to avoid carrying water, he builds a waterwheel; to speak less, he teaches a few words and people from other villages come to him with money to learn. While others toil away farming, he lives a comfortable life while lying down—and incidentally becomes a legendary figure in the surrounding area.

4. 654 唐 Shangguan Wan’er: Courtly Intrigue in the Tang Dynasty 唐朝上官婉儿宫廷风云 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Shangguan Wan'er was the daughter of a convicted official, yet she became Wu Zetian's right-hand woman. When Emperor Zhongzong of Tang was restored to the throne, she was named Zhaorong and continued overseeing official edicts for both the inner court and the outer government. Later, she attached herself to Princess Taiping. After Emperor Zhongzong's sudden death, Shangguan Wan'er and Princess Taiping drafted an imperial edict naming Li Chongmao crown prince, with Prince Xiang, Li Dan, as regent 2.6kReads7.5Score156Shelves
5. 655 我 I, Zhu Yingying, Have Returned 我朱雄英回来了 Fine Clothes and Fine Horses, Viewing Chang'an鲜衣怒马看长安Historical593k WordsOngoing No golden finger, no cutting-edge technology, just an ancient way of thinking applied to making things happen. A different Ming Dynasty, a different Zhu Yingying!!! This isn't a mindless wish-fulfillment story!!! 925Reads—Score105Shelves

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   No system, no loss of intelligence!

6. 656 我 My Sister Is the Emperor’s Favorite Consort 我姐姐是后宫宠妃 Only Eats Three Bowls只吃三碗Historical832k WordsCompleted [Comedy + fictional setting + one heroine + little romance + heroine appears late] Ji Jinxiao, the only younger brother of Consort Ji, the emperor's favorite, was notorious in the capital for being a playboy. The court officials roared: “Ji Jinxiao has no regard for the law, disrespects his elders, neglects his studies, and exploits the people for profit!” Having just hidden away a chest of treasures her younger brother had given her as bribes, Consort Ji burst into tears and secretly pinched h 12.9kReads8.8Score1kShelves
7. 657 大 Great Tang: The Wei Family's Rebel Son Stuns Li Shimin from the Start 大唐：魏家逆子，开局震惊李世民 Plum Wine in a Blue Gown青衫梅子酒Historical1.2M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty and becoming Wei Zheng's son, Wei Shuyu began his journey to turn his fortunes around. Li Shimin became his mentor. Cheng Yaojin became his adoptive father. Fang Xuanling became his father-in-law. Zhangsun Wuji became his sworn elder brother. Wei Shuyu used every trick at his disposal, all to keep the Wei family from meeting the same tragic end as in his previous life. The world laughs at me for being mad; I laugh at them for failing to see the truth. 688Reads7.4Score104Shelves
8. 658 华 China’s Civil and Military Greats Travel Through Time Together, and I Fight Our Ancestors for the Realm 华夏文武群穿，我和老祖宗争天下 Eleven O'Clock十一点Historical575k WordsOngoing I was reborn as the eldest legitimate son of a prominent Jiangnan family. My grandfather is the greatest bandit under heaven, revered by outlaws everywhere as the "Heaven-Defying Demon King." My mother is a princess from an enemy kingdom who wields absolute power over the Bronze Sparrow Tower. My second uncle is a treacherous court official who holds the emperor hostage to command those who refuse to submit. Jiang Lin is a little worried. Is our Jiang family born rebellious? You ask about my fat 239Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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   They are all books that tend to be humorous.

9. 659 穿 Transmigrate to Later Zhou: From Principal to Holy Ancestor 穿越后周：从校长到圣宗 funckleeHistorical787k WordsCompleted “I’m not dead?” “I died?” “I transmigrated?” “Wonderful! My father is the future Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou, Chai Rong!” “I’m the most miserable transmigrator ever. I’m about to die, and the throne won’t be mine in the future, either.” “I have to find a way to survive. I have to inherit the throne!” Later generations would call him the uniquely great Sage Emperor of Later Zhou. Guo Zongyi, the Sage Emperor, transmigrated into a world of broken walls and ruins and began a desperate flight for 886Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   You're already overweight, you can try it.

10. 660 朕 I'm Shocked! The Prodigal Son Is Actually a Demonic National Preceptor! 朕震惊了，败家子竟是妖孽国师！ Strolling in the Wind漫步风中Historical2.7M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into the Da Feng Dynasty as the son of the Duke of Ying, a notorious fool and wastrel known throughout the capital. Lin Chen cracks his knuckles. “If I’m the duke’s son, who do I have to fear?” And so Lin Chen charges headlong through life, from the capital to Jiangnan, from temples to court, from the northern frontier to the grasslands, leaving a fearsome reputation in his wake. Da Feng’s merchants are stunned. “Wait, you became the richest man in Da Feng. How is that being a w 86.9kReads8.7Score6kShelves

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    Lin Chen transmigrated to the Great Feng Dynasty, becoming the son of the Duke of Ying, a notorious good-for-nothing and spendthrift in the capital. He initially intended to live a carefree life as the Duke's son, but unexpectedly, his fists were strong enough and his audacity boundless. Thus, he rampaged through the land, doing many unexpected things. At Chongwen Gate, he even challenged a group of ministers; at the Imperial Academy, he caused quite a few farcical situations. Surprisingly, this seemingly spendthrift fellow possessed extraordinary business acumen. He not only brewed wine but also excelled in the business world, becoming the richest man in the Great Feng! Censors impeached him, but he remained unconcerned. Along the way, Lin Chen met all sorts of people and experienced many interesting stories. His rise to power was legendary, making one eager to explore further…

11. 661 我 My Brother-in-Law Is the Crown Prince, So What's Wrong with Me Being a Spendthrift? 我姐夫是太子，我纨绔点怎么了？ Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical2.2M WordsCompleted [Farming] + [lighthearted] + [alternate setting] + [no System] + [distinctive characters] Xu Xian, a young master who transmigrates to the state of Chu, is a genuine good-for-nothing rich kid. He gets the young masters of the Duke's estate to skip school, and somehow comes away from the entertainment house with more money than he went in with. He kicks and punches powerful court officials, and goes sword to sword with the capital's nobility. He does business on a grand scale despite the laws res 55kReads8.7Score3.9kShelves
12. 662 平 Parallel Tang Dynasty: I Am Emperor Shizong, the Mighty 平行大唐之吾为世宗威皇帝 Wind Shadow, Cloud Shadow风影云影Historical696k WordsCompleted Time cannot flow backward, so transmigration can only take you to a parallel universe. But what does it mean to transmigrate as Li Ke, the third son of Li Shimin? Even though this is a parallel-universe Tang dynasty, Li Ke doesn't want to become the man history made of his counterpart. Then he'd better give it everything he's got. 4.8kReads8.9Score183Shelves
13. 663 秦 The End of Qin: A Royal Descendant of Han, Contesting the World with Chu and Han 秦末：韩国王孙，与楚汉争天下 Person from Wu and Yue吴越人士Historical1.3M WordsCompleted At the end of the Qin dynasty. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a twelve-year-old descendant of the Korean royal family, Han Ying, courtesy name Wangsun. Han Ying gathers heroes and men of talent while waiting for his chance. “A gentleman keeps his weapons close and waits for the right moment to act. If I play my cards right, I may yet be able to destroy Han and Chu, then make myself emperor.” “A real man should be astride a horse with a spear in hand, commanding a hundred thous 5.2kReads8.4Score321Shelves

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    These are the books I think are quite well-written.

14. 664 都 We're Cultivating Immortality Now. Who Fights One-on-One? 都修仙了谁跟你单打独斗？ The Embarrassed Jade Emperor没面子的天王老子Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [A villain story with no harem, no tired tropes, no overpowered hero, no System, no brainless plot, and no wish fulfillment. If that's not your thing, read no further.] Warning: intense plot ahead. This is a story-driven novel, not wish fulfillment, not wish fulfillment, not wish fulfillment, and not about an invincible hero slaughtering everyone in sight. If that's not your thing, please move along!!! This is no conventional villain story. It is a clash of political intrigue and human nature. L 1.2kReads7.9Score102Shelves
15. 665 猛 The Roaring Tiger’s Fangs 猛虎啸牙 Ruomu Buddy若木童鞋Historical655k WordsOngoing Realistic historical fantasy + steady pacing + intelligent characters Also known as The Northern Spear King: The Tiger’s Hundred-Forged Spear With each new emperor comes a new court; each generation brings the new, and leaves the old behind. The late emperor is dead, and his parents are gone. A new ruler takes the throne, bringing new grudges and old enmities. Enemy nations invade, the borders fall into turmoil, the land is shattered, and the winds of change gather. Xiao Leng, courtesy name Chan 763Reads8.9Score100Shelves

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    Realistic ancient style, steady pace, intelligent characters, everyone is a living, breathing person, there are no mere plot devices, only a realistic world.

16. 666 殇 Summer's Tragic Sister 殇夏妺 Qin Xiu Lü勤秀吕Ancient Romance294k WordsOngoing The last ruler of the Great Xia dynasty is infatuated with three generations of ancestral slaves. As this twisted romance comes to light, so does the story of how the greatest beauty and calamity in the world was raised. The story reaches its climax when Mo Xi and A Yin enter the Xia palace as spies for Cheng Tang. The young defenders of Shang, led by Mo Xi, Yi Yin, Tian Yi, Yi Bu, Lai Zhu, A Guo, and others, bring an end to generations of hatred. After they overthrow Great Xia, Mo Xi makes a sh —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Great Xia Dynasty: the rise of a group of slaves, and their subsequent recruitment by the Shang Dynasty. The first femme fatale in the land turned out to be a spy for the Shang Dynasty. The most skilled chef is now available.

17. 667 大 Tales of Great Tang 大唐谈笑传 Radishes Only Eaten Raw萝卜只吃生Historical374k WordsCompleted Chengqian means to rule over heaven and earth. In the fourteenth year of the Zhenguan era, Crown Prince Li Chengqian plotted a rebellion, was stripped of his status, and exiled to Qianzhou. In the twelfth month of that same year, Li Chengqian died of illness in Qianzhou. In the second month of that year, in Jimo City, a young man fanned himself with a folding fan as he teased a bird in its cage. From then on, Jimo was home to a renowned wealthy merchant in a wheelchair, known as Master Heng. In 2.4kReads7.3Score207Shelves
18. 668 皇 Uncle, Please Wait 皇叔且慢 Yan Thirteenth Lady晏十三娘Historical1.8M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as Zhao Kuangyin's eldest son, Zhao Dezhao, he must change his fate of dying in eight years. He battles powerful ministers, seizes military command, and earns merit on the battlefield. The Northern Han refuses to submit? Attack! The Khitans raid the passes? Kill them! The Southern Tang refuses to surrender? Take it! With the realm unified and peace restored, the Song dynasty will no longer be poor and weak. I, Zhao Dezhao, will surely go down in history and be remembered for 1.1kReads7.5Score103Shelves
19. 669 欢 Celebrating Song 欢宋 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical675k WordsOngoing I, Qi Wu, like to speak the truth. I am a disgraced soldier from the northwest, yet I have served as an honest and upright official. As for my faction, my senior fellow disciples Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Zhou Dunyi, and my junior fellow disciples Zhang Heng, Su Shi, Lü Huiqing, and others all belong to it. You ask about heroes? My teachers are my heroes: Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Pang Ji, Wen Yanbo, and many others! I’m just a scholar. I don’t know much. If you have a problem, go talk to my 134.4kReads9.4Score16.3kShelves

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    I'd like to recommend a few new books. They're truly not intellectually sappy; they're logical, well-written, and even test your knowledge of history—they're not just random writing.

20. 670 大 The Han Empire: Sage Emperor Xuan of Han 大汉帝国之汉宣圣君 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical254k WordsOngoing [No System] [Slow Burn] [Political Intrigue] [No Harem] A low-level civil servant from a later age is unexpectedly reborn as Liu Xun (Liu Bingyi), Emperor Xuan of Han. Faced with Huo Guang, the most powerful regent in history, how should he respond? Should he lie low, or fight back? When confronted with the glorious age that was destined to come, should he go with the flow, or strive to create a golden age unlike any other? 7Reads8.4Score—Shelves
21. 671 1 1918: The Red Star Shines over Germany 1918：红星闪耀德意志 What Name Should I Choose?起什么名字才对呢Urban3.3M WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it! Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 49.1kReads8.9Score3.3kShelves

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    These ten books are all pretty good; I've tried them myself. I have a few more on my bookshelf, but I haven't finished reading them, so I won't recommend them.

22. 672 三 Three Kingdoms: I Take Fan Shi as My Wife from the Start, Leaving Liu Bei Stunned 三国：开局纳樊氏，刘备懵了 Loves Fish2021爱吃鱼2021Historical324k WordsOngoing Tags: from the start, transmigration, wife, invincible, villain, Zhao Yun, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, war, history, ancient times, multiple heroines, emperor After transmigrating to the end of the Han dynasty, he became Zhao Zilong of Changshan. He thought he’d spend his whole life serving as Liu Bei’s bodyguard. Who knew that from the start, he’d be sent to take over Guiyang? When Governor Zhao Fan offered him his beautiful widowed sister-in-law, Zhao Yun accepted without hesitation. You want to use 241Reads—Score127Shelves

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    Cao Cao breaks through defenses, Liu Bei is dumbfounded, Zhou Yu is furious, Zhuge Liang is astonished, officials are shocked, intercepting a divine general, subduing fierce generals, defying fate, rewriting history, heroes vying for supremacy, transmigrating to the late Han Dynasty, reborn in the Three Kingdoms, carrying a system, no system, sign-in rewards, technology tree, technology-driven troop production, multiple female protagonists, surrounded by beauties, three wives and four concubines, beauties in one's arms, beating up famous generals, subverting the plot, political intrigue, alliances and counter-alliances, heroes in a chaotic world, farming and development, vying for supremacy, building a city, recruiting and expanding troops, rising from humble beginnings, lords vying for supremacy, historical reenactment, the Three Kingdoms struggle for supremacy, Zhao Yun's rise, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are dumbfounded, Liu Bei is speechless, Zhuge Liang goes mad, transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms, potato doesn't check in 🌹🌹🌹

23. 673 唐 The Late Tang Emperor Defies Fate 唐末皇帝逆天改命 Poor Catcat可怜的猫catHistorical527k WordsOngoing In 893 AD, just ten years after the Tang Dynasty put down the great Huang Chao Rebellion, Li Keyong held sway over Hedong while Zhu Wen coveted the Central Plains. Warlords carved up the realm and stood against one another, and the chaotic prelude to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era had already begun. His commands reached no farther than the capital region, and he had been reduced to a puppet controlled by powerful warlords and eunuchs. The tragic final Tang emperor, Li Ye, let out a soul 501Reads8.9Score—Shelves
24. 674 北 A Northern Song Dynasty Guide to Climbing the Official Ladder 北宋升官手册 Retired Artist 04退役艺术家04Historical503k WordsOngoing The ratings just opened. They'll go up later. [Historical Transmigration] [Imperial Examinations] [Officialdom] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] What were the regrets of the Northern Song Dynasty? Was it that Liu Yong's lyrics were sung throughout the land, while he himself spent half his life in disappointment? Was it that Fan Zhongyan cared deeply for the realm, yet his Qingli Reforms were abandoned halfway through? Or was it the unfulfilled ambition to pacify the Rong, amid the nort 1.3kReads7.2Score153Shelves
25. 675 人 In Southern Ming, Beating the Qing Emperor Kangxi 人在南明，搓打康麻子 I Am Not Xuande孤不是玄德Historical6.1M WordsOngoing At the end of the Southern Ming, the last dynasty of Han Chinese rule, the Yongli Emperor fled west to Burma. The dynasty was doomed from the start. After transmigrating as a member of the imperial clan, the protagonist forms marriage alliances with warlords, outwits powerful ministers, schemes and deceives, seizes military command, and trains his troops to the limit. In the final showdown between the Ming and Qing, he turns the tide, slaughters Wu Sangui, drives the Shunzhi Emperor to his death 1.6kReads8.1Score100Shelves

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    Try this one: a true story of the late Ming Dynasty. The protagonist is reborn into the Southern Ming, just a month before its fall. He forcibly marries a princess, forms an alliance with a warlord, feigns weakness towards powerful ministers and the emperor, tricks them into giving him military power, relentlessly trains and leads his troops, and in the final battle, wipes out Wu Sangui's army. No system, no brainwashing, intelligent characters—everyone who's read it raves about it. A must-read historical novel of military intrigue and palace politics.

26. 676 大 The Daily Life of Raising Brothers in the Great Qin 大秦养哥日常 Wandashan No. 312完达山312号Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Transmigrating to the Qin Dynasty as a little child, he thought he was born into a wealthy family and could live a carefree life, surrounded by beautiful women and doing nothing. But one setback after another came his way as he grew up. The food was terrible, the clothes unbearably hot, his attendants never listened, and his disciples only cared about profit. At last, he had a brother, only to discover that the man was Ying Zheng! After witnessing with his own eyes how his brother returned to Qi 3.8kReads8.4Score431Shelves
27. 677 穿 Transmigrate to Ancient Times: I Become the Pillar of the Southeast 穿越古代：我成东南擎天巨柱 Colorful Clouds Return to the Light彩云归照Historical380k WordsCompleted [Alternate Setting] [Passionate] [No System] [Officialdom] Jixi County's Longchuan Liu clan is a famous local family. Liu Xian transmigrates into the body of an unlucky fellow who died of excitement after passing the jinshi exam. The man had the same name as him. Liu Xian didn't inherit the original owner's memories, and has no idea what to do around the man's wife, whose intelligence is almost supernatural. See how Liu Xian holds fast to his principles amid the pursuit of fame and fortune, paci 91Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 678 弃 Abandoning the Song in 1142: One Man’s Northern Expedition 弃宋1142：一个人的北伐 Zhongshan Strategy中山策Historical245k WordsCompleted [No System, No Golden Finger + Transmigration to the Song Dynasty + Jin Dynasty + Travel] What secrets lie behind Yue Fei's execution? Was the Shaoxing peace treaty actually forced on the Jin by sheer necessity? In the twelfth year of Shaoxing, Yue Fei was murdered, peace was made between Song and Jin, and the north and south settled into tranquility. A lone scout stranded in enemy territory accidentally uncovers the truth behind the sixteen-year war between Song and Jin, shattering a peace that 121Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    As you requested, it requires brainpower, no cheat codes, and is slightly mentally taxing.

29. 679 家 My Father Is Emperor Yang of Sui! From the Start, I Slay Yuwen Huaji 家父隋炀帝！开局斩杀宇文化及 Loves Fish2021爱吃鱼2021Historical299k WordsCompleted Tags: Transmigration and comeback | Power struggle at the end of the Sui dynasty | Political intrigue and survival | Passionate growth | Building in troubled times | A young ruler and his ministers Synopsis: Yang Gao, a 996 office worker, dies suddenly from overwork and transmigrates into the body of Yang Gao, the twelve-year-old Prince of Zhao and youngest son of Emperor Yang of Sui. With Yuwen Huaji's murderous blade poised to take the emperor's life in a month, he refuses to be slaughtered wi 26Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 680 大 The Great Song Bandit 大宋悍匪 Utterly Useless Little Rookie很废很小白Historical458k WordsOngoing The seventh year of the Xuanhe era, the thirteenth day of the seventh month. Less than four months remain before the Jurchens march south. The realm is on the brink of ruin, and the Nine Provinces are in turmoil. Liu Shuan, a low-ranking Imperial Guard officer in Daming Prefecture, has no desire to risk his life for the worthless emperor, much less flee south and live as someone’s underling. So he decisively heads for the mountains and becomes a proud bandit. Years later, before Chenqiao Station 87.1kReads8.5Score10kShelves
31. 681 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 24.2kReads8.9Score2.2kShelves
32. 682 家 My Nephew Is the Chongzhen Emperor: Building an Everlasting Ming Dynasty 家侄崇祯，打造大明日不落 Schrodinger's Tiger薛定谔的虎Historical3.7M WordsOngoing He transmigrates into the Ming dynasty and mistakes Emperor Chongzhen for his nephew. From then on, he becomes an overprotective uncle! A faction called the Donglin Party bullies my nephew and seizes his family’s property? Kill their leader and wipe that accursed faction off the map! A postman named Li Chuang forces my nephew to hang himself? I’ll rebel! Let this uncle beat him until he loses all his teeth! The Tungusic savages killed my nephew’s people and want to take his empire, too? Don’t be 7.7kReads9.1Score578Shelves

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    Highly recommended, it's great!

33. 683 残 The Hunter of the Dying Tang 残唐狩猎人 Clear Breeze at the Jade Tower碧楼清风Historical2.4M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Court Intrigue + Decisive and Ruthless + Passionate Campaigns] After the An Lushan Rebellion, eunuchs seized power, regional military governors carved up the realm, and the dynasty’s fortunes began to wane. Li Kan, a graduate student in history, transmigrates into the body of an easygoing prince in the late Tang Dynasty. In a chaotic age of rival warlords and endless schemes, can he turn the tide against historical powerhouses like Huang Chao, Li Keyong, and Zhu Wen? 4.1kReads7.5Score274Shelves
34. 684 争 Struggles for Supremacy in the Northern and Southern Dynasties: The Rebel Leader's Second Career 争霸南北朝：叛军头子再就业 Layman Fang Hui方回居士Historical737k WordsCompleted After centuries of turmoil, the Northern and Southern Dynasties are approaching their final chapter. In the north, the Northern Wei faces rebellions across the empire. In the south, the Southern Liang appears peaceful and prosperous, but currents of unrest churn beneath the surface. Although only a little over sixty years remain before Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, reunifies China, people of this era have no idea that long-awaited peace is about to return. Wang Ling was an ordinary office drone 1.1kReads8.4Score101Shelves
35. 685 大 Great Ming: Your Majesty, the Prince of Qin Has Joined the Crown Prince in Rebellion 大明：皇上，秦王带着太子造反了 Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi两广总督Historical541k WordsCompleted [Alternate history] [No System] After unexpectedly transmigrating into Zhu Yuanzhang’s second legitimate son, Zhu Shuang, he becomes an arrogant and overbearing man, hated by every official. He eggs his brothers on to rebel against their old man. Zhu Shuang: “Big Brother, do you want to be emperor? Just say the word and I’ll help you seize the throne!” Zhu Gang: “Exactly, Big Brother. Just say the word and we brothers will help you!” Zhu Di: “Big Brother, same here!” Zhu Biao: “All right! Second 11.5kReads8.5Score412Shelves
36. 686 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: From the Start, I Join the Army, Slay Japanese Pirates, and Build a Tower of Skulls! 红楼：开局从军，杀倭寇筑京观！ There's a Bug in the Book书上有虫Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Jia Yu, the legitimate eldest son of the main branch of the Jinling Jia family! But having learned what happens later, he knew for certain that the Jia family was no mighty ship that could bring him wealth and glory. It was a leaky wreck that could sink at any moment. Before long, the entire Jia family would be implicated by the Ning and Rong mansions and face confiscation of their property and the extermination of their clan. Jia Yu had to do more than cut off all ties with the Ning and Rong ma 11.6kReads7.9Score625Shelves

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    Highly recommend the first book

37. 687 回 Back in the Spring and Autumn Period, I Became a Tyrant 回到春秋当暴君 Glory and Loyalty荣耀与忠诚Historical1.6M WordsCompleted The history of the Spring and Autumn period is half a history of Jin. A soul from the modern era transmigrates to the state of Jin in the late Spring and Autumn period, becoming Zhi Xiao of the Zhi clan. In this era... Laozi organizes the Zhou court’s ancient records and travels around teaching his principles. Confucius takes on disciples in droves and travels among the states, drawing the attention of the world. King Fuchai of Wu and King Goujian of Yue are bound by love and hatred, while Xi Sh 1.8kReads8.9Score137Shelves
38. 688 大 The Great Ming's Lord of the Seas 大明镇海王 Arctic Roasted Sweet Potato北极烤地瓜Historical2.1M WordsOngoing [Ming dynasty, soul transmigration, saving the Crown Princess, saving Zhu Ying, saving Zhu Biao, saving Empress Ma, saving Xu Da, saving Lan Yu] Zhang Wuxian transmigrates to the eleventh year of Hongwu. He plans to lie flat and do nothing, but his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder won’t let him tolerate anything “illogical,” so he has to fix it all. Even more absurdly, he has a System in his head that automatically provides solutions and supplies every time his compulsions flare up, and it d 2.3kReads—Score204Shelves

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    A thought-provoking historical novel, highly recommended. Also known as "The Great Ming's Sea-Suppressing King." Zhang Wuxian, a 36-year-old failed entrepreneur, transmigrates to the eleventh year of the Hongwu reign, becoming a spirited 20-year-old. He initially wanted to settle down and live a carefree life, but his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder prevented him from seeing anything "unreasonable"—wrong grain prices had to be changed, backward medical care had to be changed, the army was weak, and even the Ming Dynasty's failure to conquer the world had to be changed. Even more absurdly, he has a system in his mind that automatically provides solutions and resources whenever his obsessive-compulsive disorder flares up, free of charge. Thus—he saves the critically ill Crown Princess Chang, and Chang Yuchun's daughter survives; he vaccinates the eldest grandson of the emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying, and the child, who should have died at eight, thrives; he saves Empress Ma from death by administering intravenous fluids, and Zhu Yuanzhang's beloved woman lives for another twenty years; he diagnoses Zhu Biao's terminal illness in advance, ensuring the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty doesn't die young. With these four people alive, the history of the Ming Dynasty is completely rewritten—the Jianwen Emperor is gone, the Jingnan Rebellion is over, and the Lan Yu Case is a thing of the past. Empress Ma adopted him as her godson, introducing him to everyone as "this is my son"; Zhu Biao and Zhu Di addressed him as brothers, one calling him "my virtuous brother" and the other "brother-in-law"; Xu Da offered his daughter in marriage to him, making him the son-in-law of the Duke of Wei; Lan Yu regarded him as his savior, even taking a knife for him in court. Zhu Yuanzhang patted him on the shoulder, saying, "The most diligent person I've ever met is you." Zhang Wuxian replied tearfully, "Your Majesty, I'm not being diligent... I'm ill!" Later, he led Zheng He to conquer the Iwami Silver Mine, crossed the Pacific Ocean to discover the Americas, and planted the flag of the Ming Dynasty all over the world. On the day the Ming Dynasty unified the world, he could finally retire. But a tree in the courtyard was planted crookedly...

39. 689 燕 Ode to the Swallow 燕颂 Grass in My Heart心有茅草Historical670k WordsOngoing At fifteen, he was stabbed through the chest at his own investiture ceremony. The first blade was part of a scheme he had laid himself. The second belonged to the one who truly meant to kill him. His father favored his younger brother, his maternal relatives controlled the court, and the assassin had already entered the palace. So Yan Xingyun, eldest son of the Prince of Yan, volunteered to take up a post in western Liaoning. A thousand miles away, in that bitterly cold land, he could hone his b 306Reads7.0Score107Shelves
40. 690 我 I, Yan Shifan, Just Want to Slack Off, Not Die 我，严世蕃，只想摆烂不想死 Crimson Sun Seals the Heavens赤阳封天Historical51k WordsOngoing A modern-day office worker and history blogger who loves ranting about history stays up late watching The Ming Dynasty in 1566 and cursing Yan Shifan, then transmigrates straight into the body of the newly adult young cabinet minister, before he has started getting himself killed. He comes with a built-in historical death-warning System: whenever he does something suicidal, he gets electrocuted and a pop-up appears: [Days until you get beheaded]. His only goal: slack off, stay alive, and keep hi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    1566 Series

41. 691 明 The Mountain King of the Late Ming: Why Waste Your Breath on Him, Boss? 明末山大王：大王你跟他废什么话 Ming Lou I明楼IHistorical142k WordsOngoing New novel: [An easygoing, comedic reimagining of history] The Manchu cavalry tramples across the Central Plains. The Ming army flees at the mere sight of them, and cities fall with ease. We thought that sooner or later, the whole realm would be ours. But then we ran into King Lin Bei. He won’t curry favor with the Southern Ming court or kneel to the Great Qing beyond the passes. He won’t seize power or declare himself emperor. He only guards one stretch of land and protects countless refugees. —Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 692 从 The March to War 从军行 Rain Falling in the Dust风尘落雨Historical5.6M WordsCompleted “Where is the Imperial Guard? Who dares ride with me across the battlefields of the northern desert and trample the Yanrong King’s tent beneath our horses?” A general in a red cloak sat astride his horse, saber in hand. “We will go!” the battle-hardened soldiers before him answered in unison. A boy from a small mountain village joined the army only to spare his family some taxes. All he wanted was to save enough money to marry his childhood sweetheart. As his military achievements mounted, he ro 24.8kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
43. 693 祖 Ancestor! You're Choosing Consorts? A History Cheat Is Here! 祖宗诶！选妃呢？历史作弊器来喽 Steamed Bun with Red Bean Paste馒头豆沙包Urban1.0M WordsCompleted If you could transmigrate through time and change history, what would you do? "I'd tell the Yongzheng Emperor to stop picking consorts! The West was industrializing at the same time. If he'd worked harder, gotten his act together, and focused more on science, we'd be the ones working four days on, three days off by now!" "If I could transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty, I'd make sure Zhu Qizhen never took the throne. Then maybe the Ming wouldn't have fallen! Long live the Ming for a thousand gener 4.9kReads9.2Score494Shelves

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    This book features a system, but the system only serves to facilitate time travel. The male protagonist works at a TV station. After arguing with his boss, he's reassigned to the online publicity team, where he's put on late-night live streams. There, he awakens the "Change It! History System!" While live streaming late at night, he travels through different periods of history… until countless legends about him are left behind! Some believe he's immortal! He's become a time assassin! A cheat code in the history of the Great Xia Dynasty!

44. 694 大 Great Tang: My Father Is Li Jiancheng? I Choose the Imperial Throne 大唐：家父李建成？我选黄袍加身 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical334k WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the ninth year of the Wude era in the Tang dynasty and becomes the crown prince's eldest grandson, only to discover that his father is Li Jiancheng? The key is that tomorrow is the day of the Xuanwu Gate Incident! With only one day left in his time as crown prince's eldest grandson, Li Chengzong gives it careful thought and decides to seize the throne! “Grandfather, I now command the armies of the realm. If I ask you for one thing, you won't refuse me, will you?” “Father, you 486Reads6.9Score—Shelves
45. 695 重 Reborn as a Treacherous Official in Great Ming 重生大明当奸臣 Longlong Bao笼笼包Historical829k WordsCompleted (Historical ancient setting + Ming Dynasty history + Political intrigue + No System + Officialdom + One heroine) I am no loyal minister, but a treacherous one. I only lay bricks for the Great Ming. A modern college student is unexpectedly reborn as Yan Shaoqing, grandson of Yan Song, Grand Secretary during the Jiajing reign of the Great Ming. From the undercurrents of political intrigue during the Jiajing reign, to tentative reforms under Longqing, and then the deepening reforms of the Wanli rei 5kReads8.5Score372Shelves
46. 696 我 I Became a Chancellor at Eighteen 我从十八当相爷 Grand Viceroy of Mount Heng南岳大都督Historical1.1M WordsCompleted No System + No Power Fantasy + Historical Farming + Governing an Ancient State Gunpowder, the compass, and printing: the three great inventions that heralded the arrival of capitalist society. Gunpowder blew the knightly class to pieces, the compass opened up world markets and established colonies, while printing became a tool of Protestantism. Overall, these inventions became a means of scientific revival and the most powerful lever for creating the necessary conditions for intellectual develop 133Reads7.7Score—Shelves
47. 697 盛 The Prosperous Era's Medical Detective 盛世谋医神探 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子Ancient Romance423k WordsOngoing Tang Wei, a top modern forensic pathologist, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of an ancient criminal's daughter who shares her name. The original Tang Wei's family was confiscated after her father became embroiled in an imperial examination cheating scandal. She was reduced to a government servant and took her own life in despair. When Tang Wei wakes up, she is immediately trapped in a desperate situation: her status as a government servant leaves her as lowly as dust, and the shadow of 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book; I really like it, it's well-written, and worth recommending!

48. 698 大 The Great Zhao Dynasty’s Number One Traitor 大昭第一逆臣 Mo Siran陌思然Historical1.9M WordsOngoing A low-level employee at a modern company transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar from a remote frontier town. He had planned to scrape by on the imperial examinations and land a secure government post, but discovers that the dynasty is rotten to the core: factional infighting at court, unpaid frontier troops, powerful warlords, malicious rumors that mislead the people, and great clans that prey on the weak. So he starts with an essay on statecraft, then enters government, amasses wealth, t 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical political intrigue story perfect for passing the time before bed, without frequent forced torment of the protagonist; the crises and turning points are interspersed naturally. The male lead, burdened with the injustice done to his entire clan, navigates the complexities of various factions alone, acting with discretion and principles. His schemes are not based on mere luck; every counterattack is meticulously planned, making the plot feel engaging and not rushed.

49. 699 盟 The Mengjin Crossing 盟津渡 Facing South from the Mountain朝山南Historical267k WordsCompleted Also known as The Awakening of the Ferry Boy. Wu Heyuan, a young man from a Yellow River ferry crossing, suffers the massacre of his entire family, and his younger sister goes missing. After delivering a letter to the Weishui Alliance for a mysterious stranger, he becomes Jiang Shang’s disciple and embarks on a path of political intrigue. When his sister is trained to become an enemy nation’s assassin, when his beloved tastes poison to save him from the brink of death, and when his master gives —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Engaging historical fiction, logically rigorous, and intellectually stimulating.

50. 700 初 Daily Life with the Army in the Early Tang Dynasty 初唐随军日常 Eight-Mao and Chubby Cub八毛和肥崽Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted [Completed, No Rebirth, No Special Powers, Slow Pace, Includes a Wife] As a woman who had transmigrated, Ming Luo arrived with lofty ambitions. Unfortunately, reality was stronger than she was. The feudal jewel she had once looked up to, the so-called Zhenguan Era, turned out in the end to be nothing more than a glorious age that devoured its people. 12.1kReads8.6Score960Shelves

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    This novel features a clear-headed and intelligent female protagonist, without a system or cheat codes. It's a historical novel with a realistic focus, set in the early Tang Dynasty. Unlike typical romance and palace intrigue stories, this one centers on the female lead's career! She and her father served as military doctors, earning substantial rewards through her exceptional medical skills and intelligence, eventually opening a clinic in Chang'an. If you enjoy stories of ordinary people striving for a better life, don't miss this one! The female lead is constantly evolving, loves money, pursues a high quality of life, and embodies the compassion of a healer—not a saint!

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