Red-Themed Novels Based on Real History 以真实历史为基础、红色的小说

1. 151 重 Reborn in the 1980s 重生于80年代 The Hardheaded Old Man头铁老汉Urban12.9M WordsOngoing (Period drama, no System, no golden finger, an alternate modern history, revelations drawn from authentic historical records and events) Moral standards vary with money! If you’re already this rich, why repeat the miserable life you had in your previous one? Every regret must be made right! Following the passage of time and based on the facts, the story looks back at this period of history through the protagonist’s eyes. The reborn story of an ordinary man, rising from humble beginnings to becom 39kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves

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   Aside from the characters, everything else is based on real events.

2. 152 官 The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始 Mr. Fishjoy鱼乐先生Urban512k WordsOngoing My name is Bu Qingyun. (I hold a senior government post and have a fortune worth over a hundred million.) Let me tell you a secret. Ever since I was in elementary school, entering politics has been the light of my ideals and the flame of my ambition. It was buried in my heart like a seed, ready to take root and sprout as soon as the soil was right... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9kShelves

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   This is a truly high-quality novel! Highly recommended – definitely worth reading!

3. 153 过 Adoption into the Family 过继 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban1.9M WordsCompleted This is a novel about a man growing up through blood and tears. Along with the cruelty of reality comes the trickery of fate. But if you’re a man, wipe away your tears and face every hardship. Make yourself tough as steel, unbreakable... 29.9kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
4. 154 红 Redshift: The Ultimate End 红移：极端终点 Iron Shovel Super Ren铁铲超壬Sci-Fi & Apocalypse86k WordsOngoing [Red, long live the people, entirely fictional, no real-world parallels intended, original content, decisive leadership, Cthulhu Mythos elements, world revolution, no protagonist, science fiction, strange things descend upon the world, Soviet Union, Foundation-like organization, mild sanity loss, the site's first nationwide red-themed eldritch Cthulhu story.] In this turbulent world, the collapse of the old order, the crash of the markets, the breach of the dam, the zombie hordes, and the cyberp 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These two are, one is the restoration of the Soviet Union in 2008, and the other is the space Soviet Union.

5. 155 四 Siheyuan: A Great Physician in 1950 四合院：大国医者1950 Summer's Big Melon夏天吃大瓜Male-Channel Fanfiction380k WordsOngoing A medical intern from the future transmigrates to the Korean War battlefield and awakens a lottery System, dazzling everyone with his exploits on the front lines. With the smoke of war barely cleared, Lin Lidong returns home early with honors, only to be unexpectedly assigned to Courtyard No. 95 in the capital. He thought he had found a peaceful, stable home in peacetime, but instead he stumbles into a bizarre courtyard full of "monsters and demons." Among them are: The Supreme Sage of Morality, 1.7kReads5.0Score—Shelves

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   Super New, released on July 27, 2025. A new book in July. The author is an orphan who lives alone in a different hospital. He is a family member of a martyr, a doctor, has multiple female protagonists, has a system, and does not cultivate immortality.

6. 156 从 Everyday Life Beginning in 1955 从1955年开始的日常生活 A Bug at the Edge of the Sky天边一条虫Urban1.1M WordsCompleted 1. This is not a wish-fulfillment novel. 2. There are no golden fingers, no golden fingers, no golden fingers. 3. This is not a courtyard-house novel. 4. The plot is bland, the writing is long-winded, and there are other flaws. 5. Two female leads, two female leads, two female leads. In that era, such relationships were “common,” meaning the only two kinds of romance bearing the strongest “mark of the era” were “ill-fated entanglements” and the romance in this novel. So there must be two female 81Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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   Most of the following books are based on true history. The first one is highly recommended; the author uses many illustrations from authentic historical materials. Some people might not agree with the female protagonist's choices, but I think such things were quite common in that era… Overall, a good read/a must-read.

7. 157 浴 Reborn in the Flames: From a World in Chaos to Glory 浴火重生：从乱世走向辉煌 Cute Crocodile God萌萌的鼍神Urban1.3M WordsOngoing The rating has just come in, and it will rise later. Rebirth + alternate history + no System + resistance-war espionage A hundred-year-old man, Wang Anqing, dies alone amid the chaos of war... Reborn in the resistance-war era, he must start over from scratch. Watch how this teenage boy grows step by step, makes up for the regrets of his previous life, and ultimately rewrites his fate and history. 6kReads9.2Score395Shelves

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   A centenarian veteran of the War of Resistance against Japan is reborn back to the Anti-Japanese War era to save the country and its people. It's a relatively realistic story with no systematic plot, written in a simple yet delicate style. The protagonist is based on my maternal grandfather and many other heroic figures from modern history. Thank you for your support! 😊😊

8. 158 穿 Transmigrating Through the Golden Years 穿越光辉岁月 Hot Pot in the Lotus Pond荷塘火锅Urban2.0M WordsCompleted I woke up to find myself back in those days of youthful passion... 1.7kReads8.2Score100Shelves
9. 159 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
10. 160 星 Three Hundred Years of Earth in the Interstellar Age 星际地球三百年 The Wind Rises Across the World天下风起Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.4M WordsCompleted [Rivalry between great powers + Modern warfare + Futuristic imagination + Interstellar sci-fi + Alternate history, future setting] A prophecy foretells the outbreak of World War III. A nuclear strike will claim the lives of four renowned generals. When the heroes of every nation gather in the same era and countries clash, who will unite the world? There is no such thing as a protagonist chosen by fate. A so-called protagonist is simply someone who survives to the end and claims the fruits of vic 994Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the 22nd century, China has been struck by nuclear weapons. All of you, come quickly to protect China's airspace!

11. 161 秦 Qin: Ruling the World 秦·君临天下 Stone in the River江中石Historical2.3M WordsCompleted People often say there is no greater merit than saving the emperor. Bai Xuan not only saved the emperor, but also did everything in his power to protect him. He helped the emperor go from hostage to crown prince, then to king, and finally to emperor. The emperor always called Bai Xuan “Big Brother,” and never changed that title, not even when he locked Bai Xuan in the death cell. The officials at court who respected him called him Lord Bai, while those who feared and hated him called him a treac 825Reads8.7Score101Shelves
12. 162 人 The Stars of Humanity Shine Forever! 人类群星永远闪耀！ How Can You Eat Fried Rice Without Scallions炒饭没葱怎么吃Urban754k WordsCompleted [Tongliao Universe] [Bizarre Little Nations] [Mysterious Organizations] [Alternate History] [Transmigrate to the Past] The male lead is purely a tool. You can probably tell from the title. No romance, no harem, and no female lead. Make up for the regrets of history, and pay attention to the places no one cares about. Let the stars of humanity shine forever! 141Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 163 重 Reborn: Bloodshed on the Eastern Front 重生之血战在东线 ayaukiUrban4.0M WordsOngoing A second lieutenant is reborn on the Eastern Front of the Soviet-German War. Follow Valery as he fights through one bloody Eastern Front battle after another and forges a legendary story of his own. 19.5kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
14. 164 民 Republican-Era Spy Shadow 民国谍影 Swimming Little Crayfish会游泳的小龙虾Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [No System + No transmigration, not reborn. Ace agent Xu Lai, with five identities] Not a power fantasy. Readers who like power fantasies, proceed with caution! A thrilling spy saga in Shanghai’s foreign concessions: A spy among bandits, a double agent among spies, betrayal upon betrayal, one sellout after another! This story is dedicated to the unsung heroes who fought the Japanese invaders to the death for the rise of China! Also known as The Days I Spent as a Collaborator for the Japanese Pup 30Reads7.2Score—Shelves
15. 165 大 The Ming Dynasty's Greatest Industrialist 大明第一工业巨匠 Warm Person by the River江边人暖Historical807k WordsCompleted In the first year of the Hongwu era, a young man with a head full of science, technology, and down-to-earth experimentation transmigrates into the body of a beggar. Given a second life, he will use his modern perspective to help the Ming dynasty enter the Industrial Age a thousand years before the West! Local gentry block the way? Powerful clans stand in the way? Officials oppose him? Before the unstoppable tide of steel and machinery, every force that impedes progress will be tossed into the du 12.6kReads8.7Score742Shelves
16. 166 抗 War Correspondent 抗战之战地记者 A Black Fountain Pen一只黑色钢笔Urban1.0M WordsCompleted If you can't stop a war, then tell the world the truth! A social news reporter unexpectedly arrives in the twenty-sixth year of the Republic of China. Determined to keep the truth from being buried and to show more people the Japanese army's atrocities and the Chinese people's spirit of resistance, he resolutely becomes a war correspondent! 112Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    This book, written during the War of Resistance against Japan, uses Fan Wenlin's perspective as a war correspondent to unravel the cruelty of war and the buried truths of brutality. Despite its low rating, the author recounts the events of Warehouse No. 4 And Nanjing, making it a rare and valuable book on war. It offers extensive explanations of that period's history, demonstrating the author's extensive historical research.

17. 167 亮 Bright Sword: Following Kong Guoyin, I Build the Strongest Military Industry 亮剑：追随孔过瘾，打造最强军工 Flowers Bloom and Flowers Fade花开又花谢Urban2.5M WordsCompleted [Military production + War of Resistance + Special operations + No female lead + Li Yunlong + Independent Regiment] While on a mission, Kong Hao is ambushed by spies from Sakura Country and unexpectedly transmigrates to the turbulent years of the War of Resistance. The land is overrun, and the people are slaughtered. A Chinese man from the future vows to defy the odds and lessen his people's suffering. Short on heavy artillery? He builds a devastating spigot mortar. Worried about enemy planes ru 16.2kReads8.3Score921Shelves

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    I recommend two books, five stars ★★★★★: one is a completed novel of over 2.6 Million words, 9.1 Rating, with over 1200 chapters—a very enjoyable read; the other is a currently updating novel of 1.2 Million words—both are excellent. Kong Hao, a butterfly, accidentally enters the Anti-Japanese War era. When he kills his first Japanese soldier, he activates the Killing Merit System. Merit points can be used to obtain any weapon or equipment from the system's arsenal, including Tiger tanks, Mustang fighters, and Mk2 bombs. "Commander: Killing a Japanese lieutenant grants 100 merit points, a lieutenant 150 points, and a captain 200 points." "Killing a Japanese major general grants 10,000 merit points, a lieutenant general 5 points, and a general 100,000 points." "20 Type 38 rifles/1 merit point, 20 Mauser pistols/1 merit point, 2 Czech light machine guns/1 merit point, 5000 rounds of ammunition/merit point." Kong Hao: "System, if I kill a Japanese locust, how much will I get?" System: "How much do you want?"

18. 168 初 Arriving in Bright Sword, the System Urges Me to Repay a Debt of Gratitude 初到亮剑，系统催我去报恩 Flowers Bloom and Flowers Fade花开又花谢Urban2.6M WordsCompleted [Arms Dealer System + War of Resistance + Arsenal + Spycraft + Logistics + Behind-the-Scenes] What's the biggest thing in Bright Sword that left fans feeling it could have been better? Sun Desheng: “Regimental Commander, using Tiger tanks to take out those Japanese tin-can tanks is so satisfying. Shame we've got so few.” Li Yunlong: “No rush. Use these for now. Another 200 are already on the way.” Zhang Dabiao: “Regimental Commander, my First Battalion is nearly 5,000 men now. We can't fit any m 27.8kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves
19. 169 磨 Grinding Stone: The Hundred-Grind Stone 磨石之百磨之石 Bone Wants to Chew on a Dog骨头想啃狗Urban979k WordsCompleted The protagonist is human, and every human has flaws. He's an unconventional commander with enormous shortcomings. Yet he has always held fast to the beautiful ideal that others see as his greatest flaw. So he'll never become a blade; he can only be the whetstone that forges one. A special forces unit built almost from nothing: there is training and there is combat. There is passion, and there is cold indifference. His indecision isn't his fault. He just doesn't want to see any more of his comrad 1.8kReads8.7Score107Shelves

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    (This story is purely fictional and has absolutely no resemblance to actual events.) You'd have to read reportage for this kind of request! Online novels won't do. Surprisingly, a middle-aged man received a recall order. Carrying the unresolved issues of two lifetimes, the former king of soldiers once again donned his uniform. He embarked on a familiar yet unfamiliar path, beginning a new military career. Competitions, counter-terrorism, battlefield peacekeeping, infiltrating enemy lines to rescue hostages… Watch as this seemingly lecherous uncle leads a formidable, albeit lecherous, elite force! Ultimately, they become the most resilient whetstone for sharpening a blade to go abroad…

20. 170 风 Hong Xiuquan, the Charismatic Heavenly King 风流天王洪秀全 Yu Songhan郁松寒Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Hong Xiuquan, an impoverished scholar in the late Qing, was quite the extraordinary man. He struck out on a new path, launched the Jintian Uprising, rose from humble beginnings, captured Nanjing, founded the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, dominated eighteen provinces, and ruled for fourteen years over half the realm. He was insatiably greedy, consorting with courtesans and surrounding himself with beautiful women. He gathered beauties from across the land, keeping 2,300 women in his harem to serve hi 11.4kReads8.6Score861Shelves

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    Respectful of history, unique perspective, captivating story, and exquisite writing!

21. 171 三 Three Kingdoms: The First Revolutionary Army Group 三国：第一革命集团军 Deng Ziqi's Back Molar邓紫棋的后槽牙Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [The rating was just posted and is rather low. Enjoy with confidence.] (Red Revolution, Red Literature, no System, liberation, reform, Red ideology, late Han and Three Kingdoms) True strength has never lain in individual valor or empty slogans. It lies in advanced organization, scientific theory, and the blazing fire of “hope” kindled in the hearts of billions of the oppressed! From an unknown refugee to a Red leader who commands the attention of the realm’s warlords, Li Zheng shows all of the H 506Reads7.6Score123Shelves

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    A nauseating stench, a mixture of mustiness, sweat, and some kind of putrid smell, assaulted his nostrils, making his stomach churn. He tried to sit up, but his arms were as limp as noodles, completely unresponsive.

22. 172 明 The Rise of the Late Ming: A Reborn Man’s Celebration 明末崛起：重生者的狂欢 The Eighth Sea第八海Historical3.8M WordsCompleted What should you do after arriving in the late Ming dynasty? The last unified feudal dynasty founded by the Han people was already nearing its end. Productivity was low, there was no industry, most people couldn't even read, and there was a severe imbalance between men and women. The only solution was to give the people land so they could eat their fill, then build schools where children could learn to read and do arithmetic. Next, establish a system that could be continuously improved, rebuild p 808Reads8.0Score101Shelves

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    For those who hate chasing updates and fear a disappointing ending, come and read this! A thrilling late Ming Dynasty power struggle novel, 3.8 Million words long and completely finished, no frustrating plot twists, read it all in one go!

23. 173 太 The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom: A Lone Army Against the Tide 太平天国之逆流孤军 Wild Crow狂野乌鸦Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Think he's staging a rebellion? No, he's reshaping the world's order. When the supernatural meets physics, when cold weapons collide with rifling, when folk songs give way to The Internationale... History has never been a script set in stone. It was rebooted by a fisherman who got struck by lightning at just the wrong moment. A friendly reminder: Don't fish during thunderstorms, unless you want to rewrite modern history. Note: This book has no System, no harem, and no hidden agenda. It's simply 438Reads9.0Score—Shelves
24. 174 我 My Years of Struggle in Soviet Russia 我在苏俄奋斗那些年 Naive Pig懵懂的猪Historical3.3M WordsOngoing A transmigrated soul wanders through the Soviet Union of the 1940s. Beneath a uniform of the NKVD, how many stories lie hidden... 11.2kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
25. 175 铿 Roses of Steel: Defending Home and Country Through the Flames of War 铿锵玫瑰：烽火守家国 Frostblade of Ruicheng瑞城的寒霜剑495k WordsCompleted People often say that men should take up arms to defend their country, while women should wield needles to carry on the family line. But when the land is shattered, what clear-cut boundaries can there be? Some men grovel and become the invaders’ lackeys; some women step forward and raise the banner of resistance with their own flesh and blood. I did not write this book to vent my feelings in the heat of the moment. I wrote it to honor the heroines who cast off their finery amid the flames of war 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The stories of the female heroes who fought against the Japanese invasion are deeply moving, each word a testament to their sacrifice, and deserve our repeated reading and eternal remembrance. We pay tribute to every heroic woman who stepped forward; their loyal souls have long since become part of this land.

26. 176 重 Reborn at the Start of the Red 24th Army 重生从红二十四军开始 Gongsun Budianbai公孙不点白Urban403k WordsCompleted Lin Qi was a legendary special forces soldier, but a battle with ALS left him bedridden for three years. Then, by a twist of fate, he transmigrated to North China in 1931 and became a member of the 24th Red Army. Guided by his remarkably forward-looking strategic vision, he turned the tide when all seemed lost and built a great enterprise from the ground up… 26Reads8.6Score—Shelves
27. 177 我 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 5kReads8.8Score355Shelves

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    No novel is more revolutionary or historically accurate than mine! My novel has vivid plots, lifelike characters, and a captivating storyline that unfolds like a stream flowing into the sea—you won't be able to put it down!

28. 178 抗 War Against Japan: Warriors of the Flames 抗日：烽火战将 Shu Cheng叔承Urban1.1M WordsCompleted May the morning sun always shine upon our land. Never forget the blood that stained the pages of history. This is a resistance-war story with no System, one that respects history. In the eyes of special forces soldier Su Wu, the Japanese invaders are not unbeatable. With extraordinary tactical skill and strategic insight, he trains a truly elite force. Like a sharp sword on the enemy’s rear lines, they strike straight at the invaders’ heart and drive away the clouds hanging over four hundred mil 9.4kReads8.9Score470Shelves
29. 179 日 Living in the Three Kingdoms? I’m Really a Loyal Son of the Han Dynasty 日在三国？我真的是汉室忠良啊 Tianxi Aode阗西奥德Historical592k WordsCompleted Why choose red? Because we're all common folk, or idealists, after all. Millions upon millions of starving commoners, with desperate roars, put an end to the last vestige of sanctity in this Eastern empire. Over the next century, heroes and rogues alike would rise across the land. At fifteen, they were sent to war; at eighty, they finally returned. In the century of the late Han, nine out of every ten households were wiped out. Yet the result of this relentless infighting was the Rebellion of th 305Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    I think these books are alright, they should meet the requirements, you can take a look.

30. 180 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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    You can always fall in love with Chinese history

31. 181 赤 The Red Flag 赤旗 Zhao Ziyue赵子曰Historical2.6M WordsOngoing After Wang Mang usurps the throne, the realm yearns for the Han. A young man from a later age rises from humble beginnings, raising the red flag to rally countless wretched commoners. Alongside Liu Xiu, the Son of the Plane, he vies to rule the realm. 133Reads7.3Score101Shelves
32. 182 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
33. 183 谍 Shadows of Espionage 谍影重重 Old Turtle from the Northeast东北老鳖Urban2.9M WordsCompleted Bao Dazhuang transmigrates to the wealthy Guan family in Yulan City during the War of Resistance Against Japan, becoming a repulsive-looking Republican-era live-in son-in-law whom everyone despises. He works as a translator for the military police, handling nothing more than routine documents. It is only after becoming a real spy that Bao Dazhuang realizes this is nothing like the spy films of his previous life. At best, he is a mediocre agent. Yet his cowardly, selfish, and easygoing nature rep 5.9kReads8.8Score536Shelves

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    It's well-written, not too exaggerated. I'm almost finished reading it; I've been reading and reading. I'm not a newbie. Maybe you should take a look.

34. 184 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
35. 185 亮 Bright Sword: What's Wrong with Me Only Selling Civilian Goods? 亮剑：我只能卖民用品怎么了？ Random Blind Typing随机盲打Urban2.3M WordsCompleted The Japanese say I'm the biggest arms dealer in China. The Western powers see me as the shadowy mastermind behind all the chaos on Blue Star. Even Li Yunlong and the others think I'm a great hero for supporting their fight against the Japanese. But I'm really just a small-time merchant who can only sell civilian goods. Sure, I can transmigrate to the world of "Drawing Sword" whenever I want and do a little business with Li Yunlong, but turning steel pipes and gas canisters into oversized firecra 121Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist, an ordinary person, travels between modern society and the fictional swordsman "Bright Sword," selling everyday consumer goods to both help Li Yunlong fight the Japanese and contribute to the economic development of the revolutionary base. Those looking for a good read should check this out.

36. 186 断 Love of the Broken Blade 断刀情 Mo Moto莫莫托Urban586k WordsOngoing War is a catastrophe. It destroys everything, including humanity and conscience. Yet war is also a furnace that remakes everything: not only willpower and faith, but humanity itself. And it is the stain of blood that makes all of this so precious. But in the face of war’s devastation and cruelty, we need the courage to break our blades. To break one’s blade is an attitude, a will and faith that can turn certain death into survival. Against a powerful enemy, we must never fear and always press fo 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A serious, serious novel about the Red Army.

37. 187 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
38. 188 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
39. 189 血 The Supreme Soviet of the Vampire World 血族世界的最高苏维埃 Eighty-Pull Guarantee Chieftain八十保底酋长Urban4.2M WordsOngoing [Low-Magic World] [No System] [No Golden Finger] [Protagonist Transmigrates Whole] [Grassroots Path] [Encircle the Cities from the Countryside] Twelve hundred years ago, the vampires rose to power in Sylvania... Eight hundred years ago, they unleashed the first Vampire Calamity, which was successfully put down by the combined forces of the human kingdoms and the Holy Church Alliance. Over the next six hundred years, the vampires kept returning. With steel, gunpowder, and faith, the Holy Church A 18.1kReads9.3Score2.2kShelves

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    Both books are quite similar overall. However, the first book is set in a Western fantasy world, with more realistic descriptions of revolutionary scenes and a relatively faster pace. It also features some war scenes. The second book is set in the early Qing Dynasty, with a slower pace, but the later war scenes are still quite engaging.

40. 190 抗 War of Resistance: A Jungle of Flesh and Blood 抗战之血肉丛林 Lump疙瘩Urban8.1M WordsCompleted [War of Resistance + Home and Country + Blood and Iron] The island invaders ravaged our land, bringing misery to western Yunnan. Who among us lacks courage? How could we abandon the frontier? Our valiant soldiers feared neither danger nor hardship, charging into battle ten times and prevailing every time, ready to die as gladly as they would drink. Their remains lie here, their names engraved on a monument. Their awe-inspiring righteousness will shine for generations to come. 3.2kReads9.1Score281Shelves

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    Tomato is a great read for those interested in the War of Resistance Against Japan; you can buy it without hesitation.

41. 191 穿 Transmigrating into a War-Torn World, I Awakened an Anti-Japanese Martial Arts System 穿越烽火逃兵我觉醒抗日武侠系统 Rocking Slowly in a Wicker Chair藤椅慢摇Urban867k WordsOngoing Li A Shui transmigrates to the Songhu Front in the rain at night. The moment he opens his eyes, he runs into the fleeing soldier Hu Yi. He remembers Hu Yi, remembers Ninth Platoon, and remembers everyone along this road who was supposed to fall. He once read this story. Now he is standing inside it. 42Reads—Score105Shelves
42. 192 毒 Oath of Death, 1941 毒誓一九四一 A Snow Fills the BowA大雪满弓刀Urban1.2M WordsCompleted This is a tale of ordinary people in the War of Resistance, of people from every stratum of society waging a grueling struggle against the invaders. In the frozen mountains of the Northeast, and across the northeastern lands beneath the invaders' iron hooves, there was a group of people who climbed over ice and slept in snow, going hungry and cold, all to drive the vicious bandits out of their homeland. They gave up their own lives, the lives of their families, and the lives of the next generati 17.6kReads9.4Score2kShelves
43. 193 开 A Heavy Armored Brigade from the Start: The Japanese Invaders Were Beaten to Tears 开局一个重装旅，小鬼子被打哭了 No Need for Logic, Just Fun不求逻辑只求爽Urban945k WordsOngoing [Republic of China era, transmigration, military industry and a powerful army, financial supremacy, World War I backdrop, crushing the great powers, a passionate rise, political maneuvering] War is the theme of this book. Alongside the shooting wars, financial warfare will enter the story in its middle and later stages. Lu Chen: If the great powers are determined to destroy us, then I'll make sure they die first. Japanese invaders: Lu Chen, why do you keep coming after us? Britain: Please, stop 207Reads5.3Score133Shelves

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    This is a great book!!

44. 194 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 15.7kReads8.2Score942Shelves

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    Alternate history, no system, multiple female leads, clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, concise writing, national and personal vendettas, court intrigue and martial arts world, laughter and tears intertwined—please enjoy! [Thumbs up]

45. 195 穿 Transmigrated to Verdun, but My Cheat Is Krieg 穿越凡尔登，但外挂是克里格 Frederick II腓特烈二世Anime Fanfiction1.9M WordsOngoing Also known as: Giving a 2K Aryan Superman a Little Taste of 40K Note: This may include some TNO and Kaiserreich German Empire path plotlines. Bazel, a Krieger who had transmigrated into Warhammer, finally made a glorious sacrifice in battle. At that very moment, he closed his eyes… “Thank goodness! I finally don’t have to slog around in this hellhole anymore. I finally died for the Emperor. I never want to come back to this godforsaken place in my next life.” Oh, congratulations, child. You’ve s 3.2kReads5.7Score239Shelves
46. 196 穿 I Transmigrated to the Long March and Brought Along a Modern Warehouse 穿越长征，我背来了一座现代仓库 Shen Xuxu申虚虚Urban85k WordsCompleted Chen Ken, a warehouse manager at an old state-owned factory. On his last night before being laid off, the warehouse's back wall “melted” amid the thunder and rain. On the other side was the foot of Mount Jiajin in 1935. Twenty-three ragged Red Army soldiers had gone three days without food and were chewing tree bark. A young soldier named Zhuzi was burning with fever. Chen Ken tossed them an old military coat. Then he discovered that every time he sent something through, he forgot a piece of h 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    For those interested in the Long March, check out these two books: (Read the first one from beginning to end; it's only 80,000 words long!) It's not mindless wish-fulfillment; the protagonist helps the Red Army by forgetting his memories of the present world—"forget one, live another," hesitating, making a decision, and finally leaving completely, forgetting the modern world. He has a power-up, but it's not omnipotent. It's a sincere and realistic story, and only 80,000 words long.

47. 197 民 Bandit Village in the Republic of China 民国土匪村 Uncle Li of the Island Reef海岛礁的黎叔Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Period-drama fans, come take a look! (Not a wish-fulfillment story, no ghosts or gods, no System.) It covers romance, household intrigue, bandits, fierce resistance against the Japanese, fleeing famine, and the lives of educated youths. Everyone who’s read it says it’s great! Hei Niu and Xiu Zhen could have lived happily together, but because Xiu Zhen was so beautiful, bandits set their sights on her. By then, Hei Niu had become the chief steward of the Huang family estate. He learned that ban 3kReads8.1Score412Shelves

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    I wonder if this book will suit your taste? Anyway, the whole book is based on real historical background, and the content covers family feuds, bandits, the War of Resistance against Japan, famine escape, and the years of educated youth sent to the countryside...

48. 198 民 The Gentleman of the Republic 民国的先生 Starry Words星星语话Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The plot is reasonable, with no System. An ordinary person transmigrates to the Republican era. I hope readers can find a touch of Republican-era charm here. The narration is grounded, with no exaggeration whatsoever… 6.5kReads8.6Score371Shelves

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    This book is a classic in this field.

49. 199 囤 I Stockpiled Fifty Million Supplies and Went on a Rampage in Songhu 囤货五千万，我在淞沪杀疯了 Dancing Orange Cat会跳舞的橘座Urban410k WordsOngoing Ten years of brotherhood turned out to be a setup. His wife had been cheating for three years, and his company went bankrupt. That day, the Beacon Fire System awakened: in 72 hours, he would transmigrate to Shanghai on August 12, 1937. He took out online loans and pawned the family home, scraping together fifty million. He stockpiled medicine, food, and equipment, and dug a twenty-million-yuan grave for the cheating pair. The day his creditors surrounded his home, he stood amid the ruins of Zhab 3.7kReads6.6Score190Shelves

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    Fighting the Japanese invaders!

50. 200 想 Want to Destroy My Country? A Great Purge from the Start! 想毁我国家？开局直接大清洗！ Won a Wisp of Tea Fragrance at Book Gambling赌书赢得缕茶香Urban132k WordsOngoing [Welcome to the evening news.] [Since the beginning of this year, and especially after the 116 Incident, the situation in the People's Federation has changed dramatically...] Chu Zhong, who had taken his own life in despair, never imagined that he would be reborn, and back to the age of seventeen, no less. Standing by the window, Chu Zhong looked back on everything from his previous life and murmured, “Since fate has given me the chance to do it all over again, this time I’ll seize it with both 30Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    The first one is very suitable.

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