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. 151 水 Water Margin: Reborn, Who'd Still Accept an Imperial Pardon? 水浒：都重生了，谁还招安啊！ Han Yu寒羽Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Trade height for insight from the start! Ren Yuan transmigrates into a minor character in Water Margin, determined to forge his own legend in the martial world at the end of the Northern Song dynasty! Wherever the banners of the Liangshan army fly, the land belongs to the Han people! I’ll save the people the Great Song won’t save, and fight the enemies the Great Song won’t dare to fight! Jin Wushu: Ren Yuan, stay away from me! 67kReads9.1Score5.2kShelves

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   The first part is what I'm watching now, and the second part is what I watched before and highly recommended (parts 2, 3, and 4). Some of the later parts aren't very good, so just bear with it.

2. 152 一 One Essay on Young China, and I’m Forced to Rebel 一篇少年华夏说，我被迫造反 Xinghan Xuanyu星汉玄羽Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Liu Wu shouted from the podium: “Great Qian is weak and declining. Today, things have reached the point of no return.” “The imperial clan and the nobles and officials cling to outdated ways, covering up the truth with empty appearances.” “Proud Huaxia is scorned by the nations and looked down upon by foreign peoples.” “We scholars have studied the books of the sages so hard. How can we not do everything in our power to turn the tide and restore the Han?” One scholar said, “Liu Wu, are you trying 3.7kReads8.6Score254Shelves
3. 153 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' 3.1kReads8.7Score237Shelves
4. 154 视 Videos Connect the Dynasties: From the Start, I Edited a Tribute to History’s Greatest Emperor! 视频通万朝，开局剪辑千古一帝！ Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Gao Yang accidentally discovers a piece of software on his computer called Editing Across Ten Thousand Dynasties. It claims that any video uploaded can be seen by everyone across all the dynasties. That means emperors from every dynasty, historical figures, and more. Thinking he'd upload a few videos just for fun, Gao Yang posts lists of the greatest emperors of all time, the top ten strategists, the top ten commanders, and so on. But gradually, Gao Yang stops holding back... Lists exposing the 11.9kReads9.0Score732Shelves
5. 155 水 The True Tale of the Water Margin 水浒真说 Old Mushroom on the Moss苔上老菌Historical2.6M WordsCompleted Lu Yang, an old-school gamer, accidentally opened a junk text message and was unexpectedly sent back to the late Northern Song dynasty. Join the Liangshan rebels? Sure. Become king? Why not. Lu Yang patted his head. Since he had landed in the world of Water Margin, he was going to make something of himself. He made friends far and wide and rallied the outlaws of Liangshan. When the Jurchen marched south, he saved the Han people's endangered homeland. From the shores of Liangshan Marsh, he and hi 1.5kReads8.6Score110Shelves
6. 156 穿 Transmigrating Through History: Vast Huaxia, Conversations Across the Ages 穿越历史：泱泱华夏，对话古今 Ink-Dipping Guest落墨客Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Huang Yuan discovers that he has become the youngest host at China Central Television, and a future star of the national broadcasting team. The station also decides to have him create a show that travels through history and brings ancient and modern figures face to face. The plan was to hire actors, but with the help of the System, Huang Yuan can actually cross through history and interview people from the past. Face-to-face with Zhu Yuanzhang, the Hongwu Emperor, Huang Yua 770Reads8.9Score—Shelves
7. 157 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Historical716k 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 4.5kReads8.8Score165Shelves
8. 158 明 Detective Lu Yong 明侦探陆用 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Lu Yong, 25 years old. Occupation: military police. Position: criminal investigator in the Military Commission's Security Department. On March 1, 2023, he entered the Kunlun Mountains while pursuing a major military spy accused of stealing secrets and murder, and vanished without a trace. The Great Ming Dynasty, 1699, the sixth year of the Mingwu reign. Lu Yong appeared in the Daqing Mountains of Taiping Prefecture, in what is now Dangtu County, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province. At the time, all L 6.7kReads9.0Score945Shelves

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   This book is truly rigorous, especially chapter 426.

9. 159 盘 A History Rundown: The Ten Greatest Peasant Rebellions from the Start 盘点历史：开局十大农民起义 Snail Sleep蜗牛睡眠Historical508k WordsCompleted From the start, a rundown of the ten greatest peasant uprisings: When a common man rages, the world dons mourning white; when the people rise in anger, blood splatters across the whole court! At the end of the Qin dynasty, amid a raging storm, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang stepped on the heads of their officers and cried out the strongest words ever spoken: “Are kings and nobles born to their stations?” During the Xin dynasty, the mountains teemed with Green Forest heroes, while countless members of t 358Reads5.9Score—Shelves
10. 160 白 White Horse, Silver Spear 白马银枪 Steadfast Guardian韧守Historical362k WordsCompleted Transmigrating as Zhao Yun’s cousin, he was kidnapped by bandits right from the start. Zhao Tian, an engineering graduate who died suddenly after working 996 hours, opened his eyes in the late Eastern Han dynasty. The good news: his cousin was named Zhao Yun. The bad news: Zhao Yun was only fourteen and hadn’t grown into his full height. The worse news: the two of them had been kidnapped by bandits, who demanded a ransom of two thousand shi of grain. Their family couldn’t possibly raise that muc 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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11. 161 明 A History of the Ming Palace 明代宫闱史 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical734k WordsCompleted Venture deep into the palace to explore the love and hatred between emperors and their consorts; delve into history and discover the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you understand the palace. Understand the palace, and you understand history. Understand history, and the realities of the world become clear. Palace romances are an important branch of traditional historical fiction. 40.9kReads9.6Score710Shelves

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    The historical text is great!

12. 162 大 The Great Song Dynasty: Reforging the Realm 大宋之重铸山河 The Shepherding Woodcutter放羊的樵夫Historical1.5M WordsCompleted That was the year of the Jingkang Humiliation: the land was lost, the two emperors were taken captive, and the princesses fell into enemy hands. Zhao Gou fled in panic, Zong Ze cried out for the army to cross the river, and Yue Fei began to make a name for himself. Outside Youzhou, the north wind howled, and a transmigrated young man shouted, “I swear to defeat the Jin invaders, reclaim our land, and restore our nation!” 2.9kReads8.4Score210Shelves

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    The first book is very nice; the author's writing is excellent and their historical knowledge is profound. The only downside is the slow update speed. You can keep it on hold for now. The second book starts with the author fighting the Jurchens alongside the Khitans.

13. 163 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score256Shelves
14. 164 嘉 Jiajing's Second-Generation Emperor: My Great Ming Rules the World! 嘉靖的帝二代：我大明天下无敌啊 They Call Me Liu Kele俺叫刘可乐Historical1.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates and becomes Zhu Zai Zhen, the Jiajing Emperor’s fourth son, Prince Jing. Jiajing: What? I told you to fight the Japanese pirates in the southeast, and you conquered Japan? Jiajing: What? I told you to provide disaster relief, and the more you give, the more money the treasury has? Jiajing: No more fighting! Everywhere I look, it’s all Ming territory! 3.8kReads8.8Score269Shelves
15. 165 宋 The History of the Song Dynasty’s Imperial Court 宋代宫闱史 Xu Muxi许慕羲Historical607k WordsCompleted Drawing on official histories, unofficial accounts, and folk legends, this work offers a profound portrayal of the emperor's emotional world alongside a detailed depiction of life in the palace. It vividly recreates the lives of emperors and empresses in the secluded inner palace, while also offering readers interested in history clues to follow. 2.5kReads9.4Score321Shelves
16. 166 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 509Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This isn't some petty palace intrigue or domestic drama; it's a true epic forged in the crucible of chaos, with the lives of millions across four kingdoms and nine provinces thrown into the fray! You can see Xiao Lin's extreme ambition to "ascend to the ninth heaven"—to capture a strategic pass, he sends assassins to scale sheer cliffs, knowing full well that reaching the top means certain death; for the sake of his "destiny," he can even abandon tenderness—a solitary act of climbing over corpses to reach the summit. But you can also see Qi Ming's other path. How beautifully Changsun Jing's poem "Ascending the Heights" describes it: "Do not worry about the loneliness and coldness of this journey, for above, a bright lamp illuminates the chilly night." He builds canals, opens schools, and promotes agriculture; he wants everyone in the world to stand tall and ascend to that ninth heaven. From the Xuege iron cavalry of the Xuanshuang Grasslands to the witchcraft and poisonous insects of the Yundian Forest; from the change of imperial power in Tianque City to the island diplomacy on the shores of the East China Sea… This book has a grand scope; even a minor character is vividly portrayed. If you're tired of those tropes where the protagonist just shouts "Don't underestimate a young man's potential," you absolutely must read "Aspiring to the Nine Heavens." This is a true epic of power struggles, a magnificent masterpiece!

17. 167 中 Party Struggles Throughout Chinese History 中国历代党争 Wang Tongling王桐龄Historical151k WordsCompleted Chinese Factional Struggles Through the Ages is a history of power struggles between factions, between factions and imperial authority, and between individuals. Using strategy as its thread and history as its fabric, it recounts a host of tangled stories. Covering three thousand years of factional strife, from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods through the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the book details major events, rises and falls, triumphs and humiliations, and 302Reads7.7Score100Shelves
18. 168 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 757Reads9.6Score—Shelves

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    The pinnacle of historical writing

19. 169 日 The Sun and Moon Shine Anew: Restoring the Great Ming's Realm 日月重光：重整大明河山 Hermit of the Back Mountain V后山散人VHistorical1.5M WordsCompleted (No melodrama, no brainless characters, no power fantasy, no System, and no invincible protagonist. Readers who only want clean, wholesome content or are bothered by it should proceed with caution.) His soul transmigrates into Zhu Youxiao, the Ming dynasty’s imperial grandson, at the end of the Ming. He faces the consecutive deaths of the Wanli and Taichang emperors, the Red Pill Case, the Palace Transfer Case, the Donglin faction, and the Little Ice Age, while the catastrophic defeat at Sarhu, 5.6kReads8.3Score245Shelves

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    The Ming Dynasty setting is unsystematic, not melodramatic, not mindless, logically rigorous, intellectually sharp, and written in a fluent style!

20. 170 寒 Lone Shadow over the Cold River, Moon-Hanging Blade 寒江孤影悬月刀 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical478k WordsOngoing Hanjiang is a major military stronghold guarding the vital route between north and south, as well as a prosperous haven for merchants. It is said that its waters stretch for three thousand li, its sails carry grain from across the land, and its splendid nightlife rivals that of Jiangnan! Every faction in the realm has a foothold here, from warlords and great clans to martial arts sects and even the Buddhist and Taoist faiths. History-making battles... one coup after another, as power changes han 82Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 171 重 Reborn in the Late Tang Dynasty: I, Li Cunxu, Will Never Spoil Entertainers 重生唐末，我李存勖绝不宠信伶人 User51942782用户51942782Historical322k WordsOngoing In the late Tang Dynasty, a soul from a thousand years in the future is reborn in the body of Li Cunxu, son of the Shatuo chieftain Li Keyong. He remembers how his predecessor met his end: after achieving success, he became infatuated with actors, and died as the nation fell into chaos. This time, he resolves never to repeat that mistake. He begins with practical measures. He takes in orphaned children and teaches them skills and literacy. He gathers the sons of military families to train toget 549Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is worth checking out. It has no system or cheat codes. The protagonist accumulates technology step by step, develops agriculture and infrastructure, and defeats other warlords.

22. 172 晚 The Greatest Warlord of the Late Tang 晚唐第一大军阀 Rebel逆贼Historical1.4M WordsCompleted If a person cannot leave their name behind in the vast river of history, it is as if they had never come into this world. After transmigrating to the late Tang, an age of upheaval, Qi Shen felt incredibly fortunate. Here, he could behead Huang Chao, wipe out bandits, reclaim Chang'an, and hold the emperor hostage to his heart's content. Here, he could defeat Qin Zongquan, pacify Yang Xingmi, punch Li Keyong and kick Zhu Quanzhong, calmly bringing the warlords to heel. Here, he could repel the Kh 1.9kReads7.7Score105Shelves

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    Enjoyable and easy-to-read historical fiction, without being confusing or mentally taxing. It's known for its time-travel historical narratives. Not just the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties, but also the Northern and Southern Dynasties: two princes rebelling for the throne, only to be killed in rebellion. The Qing Dynasty's rise during the Three Feudatories Rebellion. The Ming Dynasty's opening with the Palace Relocation Case, which also ends in a counter-offensive. The rise of a prince at the end of the Tang Dynasty, unifying the entire country. There are also stories from the Five Dynasties, the Three Kingdoms, and the Qin Dynasty. Welcome to enjoy! No dull moments! [Licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][licking screen]

23. 173 云 The Cloud Tower Rankings 云楼榜 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical724k WordsCompleted A child abandoned during a time of war was reunited with his parents at the age of fourteen. Only then did he discover that his parents were the Great Yue Empire's Grand Generals Who Guard the Nation. But his true identity was even more astonishing: he was the leader of the world's most mysterious sect, as well as one of the few martial artists to have reached the Grandmaster realm... 809Reads5.2Score—Shelves
24. 174 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am the Commander of Xiliang 三国：吾乃西凉统帅 Flowers Blooming in the Clouds云上生花Historical1.6M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the final years of the Han Dynasty and becomes Dong Huang, Dong Zhuo’s nephew. Afraid his entire family will be executed, he works desperately to improve himself, offering advice and strategies, opening up farmland and training troops. He only wants to survive in this chaotic age, but ends up commanding the Xiliang Army and competing with the warlords for control of the realm. Dong Zhuo: “Yuanbo is truly a fine steed of the Dong clan! With Yuanbo here, I have nothing to fear! 1.3kReads7.2Score101Shelves
25. 175 锋 The Winds of Change in Fengge 锋戈之风起云涌 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical801k WordsCompleted After a century of prosperity, the Great Yu Dynasty is in decline, beset by troubles at home and abroad. The court is in turmoil, and Xu Yunshan, the Great Yu's foremost commander, who had already retired to the mountains, is forced back into a web of intrigue and power struggles... 109Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 176 刘 The Liu Song Dynasty in Turmoil 刘宋风云 Red and Black Wind红黑色的风Historical2.3M WordsOngoing After graduating at the top of his history class, he takes a job at an archaeological research institute. While cataloguing artifacts, he comes into contact with a silver ring and unexpectedly transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Jin dynasty. He discovers that he is Liu Yu’s third son, the founding emperor of the Southern Song, and the third emperor of the Liu Song dynasty. In this age of chaos between north and south, when heroes abound, knowing how history unfolds means seizing the initiati 3.2kReads6.8Score257Shelves
27. 177 大 The Great Ming Tianqi Era 大明天启 Little Foot小脚儿Historical5.8M WordsOngoing In the third year of the Tianqi era of the Great Ming, the chief eunuch Wei Zhongxian holds the reins of government. The Donglin faction and Wei Zhongxian are locked in bitter opposition, each bent on the other's destruction. And I have become Wei Zhongxian's grandnephew... 535Reads—Score100Shelves
28. 178 重 Reborn as King You of Zhou: From the Start, I Killed Bao Si to Consecrate My Banner 重生周幽王，开局杀褒姒祭旗 Mr. Katydid螽斯先生Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [A slow-burn tale of farming and development + court intrigue + warlord rivalries + no System + not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy] Zhou Chen transmigrates to the end of the Western Zhou Dynasty and becomes the infamous King You of Zhou, Ji Gongsui. He has already been on the throne for six years. The Zhou royal house is in decline, its royal armies have been wiped out, the people are furious, and the feudal lords are ready to make their move. Only five years remain before the Quanrong capture 897Reads8.4Score102Shelves
29. 179 岳 The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传 Lord of the Pearl-Returning Tower还珠楼主Historical161k WordsCompleted A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country. 990Reads9.6Score—Shelves
30. 180 搅 Shaping the Times: Love, Betrayal, and Revenge in the Huichang Era of the Late Tang 搅动时局：晚唐会昌年间恩剑情仇 Watching the Rain at Midmonth月中赏雨Historical88k WordsCompleted Explore: Why did Prince Qi Li Jun die young, and why did Imperial Uncle Li Chen ascend the throne? The fighting never lets up, with no wasted movements. A dying body calls down thunder to seize a soul; a golden wheel that burns the world cleaves through the chaos of the Tang dynasty. In the final years of the Huichang era, storms are gathering. Xiao Chen was made a marquis and general at twenty-five, and commanded the Zhenwu Army. He was widely recognized at court and among the people as the for 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical dramas select the most exciting periods, those with little historical record.

31. 181 三 Three Kingdoms: From Godfather Killer to Comeback Godfather 三国：从义父杀手到逆袭教父 The Green-Robed Guest with Wine载酒青衣客Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [Passionate action] + [No System] After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, he finds himself in the body of none other than Lu Bu? Wait, this is Xiapi in Xu Province? And it’s the third year of Jian’an? If nothing unexpected happens, doesn’t that mean he’ll be meeting his end at White Gate Tower in just a few days? In this life, watch me train elite troops, battle the warlords, claim the realm, and bring peace for generations to come! (PS: The story follows the histo 15.3kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves
32. 182 大 Great Qin: I Helped the First Emperor Become an Emperor for the Ages 大秦：我助始皇成为千古一帝 A Fine Autumn好好个秋Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The manhua drama of the same name, The Great Qin: Brother Zheng Discovers I'm a Transmigrator, is now online. Please show it your support! The drama covers roughly the first 311 chapters of the novel. [No System + Transmigration + Slightly Alternate History + Helping Qin + Reform + Cunning + Lighthearted + Brother Zheng] When Chen Mo transmigrates to 210 BC with a stash of amoxicillin and discovers he's become a conscript laborer building the Great Wall, all he wants to do is shout at Mount Li: 30.6kReads8.7Score4kShelves

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    It's so good!

33. 183 清 Tales of Love and Hate in the Qing Dynasty 清朝恩仇录 Wolu King沃鹿王Historical120k WordsOngoing As China’s last imperial dynasty, the Qing weathered 296 turbulent years, rising to glory before falling into decline. The rulers of the dynasty: At the height of its power, Emperor Kangxi had 35 sons and 20 daughters; by its final years, Tongzhi, Guangxu, and Xuantong had no children at all, leaving no heirs. The women of the imperial harem: Nurhaci’s principal wife, Abahai, was forced to die as a sacrificial offering at just 37; while Cixi, a consort of the Xianfeng Emperor, dominated the Qing —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ☺️This is a brain-training, mind-boosting read, definitely not a wish-fulfillment story. You'll learn something from it; history can be a mirror to understand the rise and fall of dynasties. It's newly released, easy to understand, and definitely not academic. Reading more history will enrich your experience and help you live a better life! [Laughs]

34. 184 明 The Great Stronghold Lord at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末大寨主 Duke of Bohai渤海郡公Historical7.2M WordsCompleted Back in the late Ming dynasty, Chu Xing became a bandit. But his stronghold was repeatedly overrun, and he went through four or five big brothers. After fleeing time and again, his thoughts grew increasingly clear. It seemed Heaven was pointing him toward the answer: he should become the big brother himself and fight to rule the land. 283Reads7.8Score141Shelves

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    Ming Dynasty history + no system + one is about conquest, the other is about leisure

35. 185 人 The People's He Liu Hun: This Time, I Won't Become Prince Gao 人民的贺六浑：这一次我不做高王 CyanedgeHistorical738k WordsOngoing With a soul from a later age, he plunged into a world of chaos that devoured all who entered. In 2023, on the rainy night his thesis defense failed, history doctoral student Chen Zhiqing opened his eyes to find himself in the Northern Wei's Zhengguang era, year four, as Gao Huan, a courier in a frontier garrison. No System, no golden finger. His only asset was the unfinished manuscript in his mind, A Study of the Six Garrisons Rebellion. From the start, it was hellishly difficult: Poliuhan Bali 246Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Look at this 👆🏻

36. 186 布 A Commoner Conquers the Nine Provinces 布衣镇九州 Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Zhao Ce transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, becoming an impoverished scholar with a terrible reputation. He also discovers that he borrowed money to get married, then squandered it all, and ended up buying a pitiful little cripple on the way back to make up the numbers. The little cripple has mismatched eyes and is treated like a monster. Zhao Ce: What kind of miserable life is this? A disastrous start? But when he takes another look at the little cripple, so tiny and thin, blinking those big eye 26.5kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves
37. 187 三 Three Kingdoms: I'm in the Western Regions, and from the Start I Fight My Way Back to Luoyang! 三国：人在西域，开局杀回洛阳！ The Three Kingdoms at the End of the Eastern Han Dynasty东汉末年分三国Historical1.4M WordsCompleted At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, Duan Xiu's memories awaken. It is the sixth year of the Guanghe era, and he is far beyond Yumen Pass, in the city of Ta Qian. Fifteen years ago, three thousand Han commoners of good standing had journeyed beyond the frontier on a mission to open the Silk Road. Now, only a few hundred of those three thousand remain in this lonely city. With the Central Plains on the verge of an age of upheaval, Duan Xiu, driven by his ideals, leads his veteran soldiers in a 3.4kReads8.9Score208Shelves

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    No system, but well-written historical novels. The first book is super funny, featuring a transmigrated son and a local all-powerful semi-immortal father. The male protagonist is incredibly eccentric. The second book tells the story of being reborn into Zhu Biao's body and building a different Yongle era.

38. 188 开 From the Start, in a Wheelchair, with Four Poisonous Strategists Helping Me Become Emperor! 开局坐轮椅，四大毒士助我成皇！ Nine-Star Magician九星魔术师Historical649k WordsOngoing [No System] + [ruthless and decisive] + [no harem] + [no naive do-gooder] Assassinated from the start, he is left crippled. The Four Great Poisonous Strategists appear to assist him. A hidden dragon stirs in the depths, as eight princes contend for the throne. The victor becomes emperor; the defeated die. The Xiongnu threaten from the north, and numerous kingdoms lie to the west. Three kingdoms stand in a tripartite balance, until one unifies the realm. This is an alternate-history novel, filled —Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 189 最 The Strongest Live-In Son-in-Law: The Story of a Young Man from Huaishuo, He Liuhun 最强赘婿往事：怀朔少年，贺六浑 CyanedgeHistorical13k WordsCompleted The Story of the Mightiest Live-In Son-in-Law: The Young Huashuo, He Liuhun 5Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 190 清 A Junior Banner Soldier in the Late Qing 清末小旗兵 Hai Ling海凌Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Transmigrating to the late Qing was bad enough. To make matters worse, I became a soldier in the Eight Banners! Fu Ning thought he'd reached the end of the road, but since he was here, he might as well leave something behind. This is the story of a university student in an obscure field struggling to survive in a time of chaos, and of an ordinary person striving to change things in that era. 12kReads8.7Score908Shelves

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    Take a good look. A low score might not mean the writing is bad; it could just mean the entry barrier is too high. Calm down and don't jump into the tech stuff all the time.

41. 191 三 The Most Dashing Man in the Three Kingdoms 三国之最风流 Zhao Ziyue赵子曰Historical5.4M WordsOngoing A young man transmigrates to the end of the Han Dynasty. Starting out as a village head, he vies for supremacy over all under heaven. The great figures of history? The stage belongs to those of today. 58Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The first book is a pinnacle of Three Kingdoms-themed novels. The author's writing is impeccable, and they must have done their research on Han Dynasty history. The only drawback is the lack of updates! This book has been updated intermittently for many years, but as a seasoned history buff, I feel it's worth reading and will definitely impress you! The second book is about the Ming Dynasty. The content is good, the character descriptions are very detailed, and the plot is very moving. I don't think any of Tomato's Ming Dynasty novels have surpassed it.

42. 192 高 Gao Huan: I'll Live Off Her and Like It! My Proposal Was Rejected, but the Marquis's Daughter Insists on Marrying Down 高欢：软饭硬吃！提亲被拒，可侯府千金非要下嫁给我 CyanedgeHistorical43k WordsCompleted Gao Huan: Living off my wife, but refusing to be treated like a pushover! My proposal was rejected, yet the marquis's daughter insists on marrying me 9Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 193 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Feng's Comeback from Cannon Fodder 三国：炮灰刘封逆袭之路 Pineapples Everywhere满地是菠萝Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [This book is being published. Stay tuned.] (Conquest, strategy, iron-blooded heroics, beauties, System) After transmigrating as Liu Feng, Liu Bei's adopted son, he knew the fate that awaited him: losing favor, being marginalized, becoming a pawn to be discarded, and ultimately falling into a deadly trap. In this life, he chose to endure and bide his time, then turn the tables when all seemed lost! From the start, he risked his life to save Liu Shan at Changban Slope, earning a reputation across 72.5kReads9.6Score7.4kShelves

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    Tomato currently has the highest score in the Three Kingdoms literature section.

44. 194 太 After Emperor Taizong, Rebuilding the Tang Dynasty 太宗之后，再造大唐 Li Zhen理振Historical1.2M WordsOngoing "The streets are carpeted with the bones of nobles; the imperial treasury has burned to ashes of brocade! Chang'an has fallen six times, and the Son of Heaven has fled nine! The Huang Chao Rebellion erupts; the Tibetans, Dangxiang, and Khitan run rampant. The late Tang and Five Dynasties plunge the realm into chaos, with warlords ruling unchecked and foreign tribes running amok as the common people wail in misery! In an age of chaos, the world is a furnace and all things are copper. Massacring c 101.5kReads9.2Score8kShelves
45. 195 白 The White-Robed Emperor 白衣天子 East Has Fusu东有扶苏Historical3.4M WordsOngoing (No System + One Female Lead + Political Scheming and Conquest + Surviving in Troubled Times + Building a Following) “You want to know who I am? Sit down, have some tea, and let me spin you a tale.” In the eyes of the refugees, I'm a living bodhisattva who barely belongs in this world, giving them food and shelter. In the eyes of the noble clans, I'm a mad dog in human skin, mild-mannered most days but ready to wipe out entire households when I make a move. In the histories, I'm the gravedigger 186.6kReads9.0Score22kShelves
46. 196 北 The Ruthless Hero of Northern Wei 北魏枭雄 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical642k WordsOngoing The Jin dynasty’s fortunes crumbled, plunging the Central Plains into chaos. The Five Barbarians vied for control of the heartland, and turmoil engulfed the land. Emperor Xiaowen moved the capital and introduced reforms, blending the customs of the Hu and Han peoples in an effort to usher in lasting peace. Yet the reforms sowed trouble. The nobles grew alienated, undercurrents churned at court, and cracks began to form in the foundations of the state. Since ancient times, prosperity and decline 230.2kReads9.1Score26.5kShelves
47. 197 大 Great Ming: I Got into the Wrong Sedan Chair, and the Zhengde Emperor Became My Brother-in-Law 大明：上错花轿，正德成了我舅哥 Snowfall in the Tenth Month拾月飞雪Historical446k WordsOngoing [No System + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Comedy + Transmigration] Chen Ziyu transmigrates to the Hongzhi era of the Ming Dynasty and becomes the only son of the Earl of Pingjiang! He's a spoiled wastrel who's an expert at eating, drinking, womanizing, and gambling! The moment he opens his eyes, he finds himself bound hand and foot. Under his father's iron fist, servants are dragging him off to get married! As luck would have it, he's caught up in the wedding of Princess Taikang, the Hongzhi Empero 14Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    I stumbled upon this great book! The author's writing is excellent, and it seems like a well-known author using an alternate account. The protagonist transmigrates to the Hongzhi era of the Ming Dynasty, becoming the only son of the Earl of Pingjiang. He's forced into a marriage by his father at the beginning, but through a series of unexpected events, he marries a princess and becomes the brother-in-law of Crown Prince Zhu Houzhao. There's no system involved, and it's very funny. It's a new book with few words, so you can let it accumulate before reading!

48. 198 明 Ming Cavalry 明骑 The Guy Next Door隔壁小王Historical3.5M WordsCompleted A modern border defense soldier transmigrates to Liaodong in the late Ming dynasty, taking command in a time of crisis and rising from humble beginnings. He trains a hundred thousand cavalry, rides into battle with lance in hand, crushes the Tartar invaders, puts down the rebels, and conquers the pass at Mount Helan. He fishes in Lake Baikal and waters his horses on the American continent. Soon, the sun-and-moon battle flags fly across the world. Whoever dares invade our Great Ming shall be slai 1.6kReads8.6Score206Shelves

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    All are completed; there is no system stream.

49. 199 北 The Heavenly Khan of Northern Qi 北齐天可汗 Bing Tiaoyue冰调悦Historical1.2M WordsOngoing The story of a normal person gradually going mad. [Historical power struggles] [Northern and Southern Dynasties] [Madmen] [Coming-of-age protagonist] Also known as The Strange Tales of Northern Qi, The Prince of Lanling Is My Little Brother, and Why Is There Another Lunatic? My Great Qi Is Doomed. Absurd version: Gao Yin: Father! Uncle is so handsome. I like him so much. Can you peel off his face and give it to me? Gao Yang: The Crown Prince is right! Little brother, you wouldn't be so stingy, w 91.3kReads9.1Score13.3kShelves
50. 200 疯 Madman: Slashing My Way from a Pile of Corpses to the Dragon Throne 疯子：从死人堆里一路杀到龙椅 Pamela帕米拉Historical415k WordsOngoing [No System + Two Insane Souls + No Saintly Mercies + Decisive and Ruthless] The day Shen Zhou crawled out of a pile of corpses, a modern man's soul appeared in his mind. One soul was bloodthirsty and loved to kill; the other was calm and calculating. The two souls fought each other every day, driving him into a madman feared by everyone in Yunmeng Marsh. Defeated soldiers tried to steal his food? He killed them all. The imperial army came to crush him? He used a fire ox formation to rout thre 130Reads—Score—Shelves

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