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

1. 251 特 Special Forces Soldier Transmigrates: A Scout in a Cultivation Dynasty 特种兵穿越：我在修行王朝当斥候 San San Deserves a Drink三三应得酒Eastern Fantasy5.6M WordsCompleted This novel is also known by its well-loved title, The King of Scouts. [Battle-Hardened Scout] + [Undercover Espionage] + [Fight to the Bitter End] + [Unorthodox Cultivation] + [War Between Humans and Demons] + [Apocalyptic Rampage] + [Immortal Realms Among the Stars] Special forces soldier Yang Zilun travels through time with his gear to the Great Jin Dynasty, where he becomes a military scout. It is an alternate world much like Huaxia, and a dynasty where cultivators exist. “Xue’er, I can’t fin 14.8kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
2. 252 我 A Corporate Drone in the Great Qing: Peaceful Chicken Warriors 我在大清当社畜之核平精英 Angry Xiaoqing愤小青Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Ji Canghai thought the hardest part about transmigrating to the late Qing dynasty would be dealing with the foreign powers and the Qing court, until he saw his teammates: The assassin went to Siberia and became a commander; the political commissar joined the Qing court and became obsessed with getting promoted; the psychological warfare expert started telling Native Americans that a single spark can start a prairie fire. Their robotic dogs and drones transformed the battlefield, making artillery 53Reads—Score—Shelves

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3. 253 铁 A Steel-Blooded Messenger in Changsha: Secret Words Decide Life and Death 铁血长沙传令兵密语决生死 Canghai Xiaoshi沧海小石Urban233k WordsCompleted A hard-hitting story grounded in historical sources, recreating the real battlefield. No cheats, only soldiers who fight to the death and never retreat! If you're from Changsha or Hunan, this one's for you! See how Xue Yue's "Heavenly Furnace" strategy burned Japanese general Anami Korechika to ashes, and stopped the three arrows aimed at Changsha! Witness the fierce battle at Dayun Mountain, the tearful fighting at the Xinqiang River, the rout at Jinjing Town, and how the 74th Army was defeat 504Reads—Score103Shelves

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   If China falls, the people of Hunan will perish! A hardcore, realistic portrayal of the Battle of Changsha, the plot is gripping from beginning to end! Xue Yue's "Heavenly Furnace" strategy deployed three lines of defense, the early stages were fraught with danger, Changsha was on the verge of falling, but the battlefield saw a stunning reversal, and finally, the entire front pursued the Japanese army. Messengers secretly exchanged life-or-death messages, the 10th Army held the furnace to the death, the night battle at Jinpenling, the bloody battle at Hongshantou, from strategic planning to brutal hand-to-hand combat, the plot is full of tension. Fans of direct resistance against Japan shouldn't miss it!

4. 254 穿 Transmigrating to the Korean War: A Live-Streamed Comeback 穿越抗美援朝：直播逆袭之路 Wu Moli武沫丽Urban580k WordsCompleted The modern military enthusiast transmigrates into the role of a company commander in the 3rd Company, 1st Battalion, 355th Regiment, 386th Brigade, 39th Army. Combining modern military knowledge with his predecessor’s overseas education and combat experience, he uses a Korean War livestream System to secure supplies for the Chinese People’s Volunteers. He leads his unit as it grows through the flames of war, gradually transforming from a nervous newcomer to the battlefield into a seasoned senior 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The first book was just okay; the system's logic had some issues. The rest focused more on history, which is always worth remembering. The second book was a very realistic novel about the Korean War. The author interviewed many veterans who participated, making it very authentic. Those who like this kind of story can check it out. However, the Korean War itself wasn't portrayed realistically enough. Many plot points after the Korean War couldn't be included due to subject matter restrictions, so it was only average. The later parts became a bit exaggerated.

5. 255 四 Siheyuan: From the Start, I'm Silly Zhu's Uncle, Taking Him into the Army 四合院，开局傻柱他叔，带他从军 Gazi Sword嘎子剑Male-Channel Fanfiction2.6M WordsCompleted Military story + no holier-than-thou protagonist After transmigrating as He Daqing's younger brother, He Daming, he sets out to change the future for himself and his nephew, He Yuzhu. As a regimental commander, He Daming resolutely takes him into the army, embarking on a moving and heroic journey together. 12.5kReads8.2Score481Shelves
6. 256 穿 Transmigrate into Four Lines: Defying Orders from the Start, the Japanese Are Losing Their Minds 穿越四行：开局抗命，鬼子疯了 Xiang Ji向寂Historical272k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + War of Resistance Against Japan + System + Madman] Transmigrate into the Four-Row Warehouse, get a System, kill the enemy to serve the country. Simple and brutal, fighting the Japanese invaders, with a madman's temperament, a special forces soldier, and utterly domineering… 4.9kReads6.6Score393Shelves

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   War of Resistance Against Japan + System + Time Travel + Anti-Japanese War + Decisive and Ruthless [What][Pouting]

7. 257 那 Those Memories Haven't Faded Like Smoke 那些往事并不如烟 Win People Over with Virtue915以德服人915Urban851k WordsCompleted Based on true historical events, this book recounts how Chinese public security and political security agents in the 1960s used extraordinary methods to endure humiliation and infiltrate enemy intelligence organizations in Taiwan. They remained undercover for more than twenty years, making major contributions to national security. The story paints a sweeping historical panorama. Its twists and turns are vivid and compelling, and its main events are adapted from historical fact. Rich in the spiri 576Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   Based entirely on true historical events and figures, the film spans thirty years of covert struggle, recounts real experiences of being an undercover agent during a special era, and reveals the covert struggles during the difficult years of the Republic.

8. 258 重 Reborn in 1978: From Ghostwriter to Billionaire 重生78：文抄公成亿万富翁 Centurion Gao Yang百夫长高扬Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + Modern-Day Entrepreneurship + Showbiz Arc + Entertainment + Hong Kong Entertainment + Technology + Period Setting] Ordinary man Gao Yang transmigrates and is reborn, becoming a devoted husband and doting father. With his ahead-of-the-times perspective from 2022, he buys up oil futures and brings the four great trading houses to their knees. He acquires TV stations and newspapers, taking control of the media. He invests in the mainland, becomes a beloved national idol, and sets his sigh 6.3kReads8.7Score407Shelves

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   It has to be people from the US. Statistics show that Chinese people only make up 10% of the population on Natuna Island, just over 9,000. Should we stage another big scandal and seize actual control of Natuna? Of course, the real controller will still be Java, with the US pulling the strings behind the scenes. These days, the US still has some shame; unlike later, when a tube of laundry detergent could be used to invade a country. Unrest is about to begin. However, a piece of news breaks, leaving Java and the US in a dilemma.

9. 259 决 The Decisive Battle in Korea (Two-Volume Set) 决战朝鲜（全二册） Li Feng李峰Historical463k WordsCompleted This classic work offers a sweeping portrait of the Korean War and its historical course. With epic scope, concise prose, and a multifaceted perspective, it recounts and analyzes the causes of the war, the decision-making process, the five major campaigns, and the armistice negotiations at Panmunjom. It covers major events including the international and domestic situation before the war, the details of key battles, the decisions made by commanders on both sides, and the emergence of figures hai 11.1kReads9.5Score2.4kShelves

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   Meticulous details and realistic scenes

10. 260 风 A Wind of Cranes and the Rustle of Grass 风声鹤唳 Jun Bu Jian君不贱Urban1.1M WordsCompleted A cuckoo cannot build its own nest. It can only take over the nests of other birds. What Feng Chen took over was not a nest, but someone else’s identity and name. Even the Military Statistics Bureau’s confidential files in Section Eight contained no photograph of him, only a codename known to no one: Red Cuckoo. A top Kuomintang agent, Feng Chen was ordered to infiltrate the Shanghai underground Communist Party to obtain the list of Communist agents embedded in the Military Statistics Bureau’s u 1.4kReads9.3Score171Shelves
11. 261 谍 Espionage: I Can See Hidden Information 谍战：我能看到隐藏信息 Zhu Sansui竹三岁Urban1.5M WordsCompleted My new story is here! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2.8kReads8.5Score142Shelves

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    We must definitely respect history.

12. 262 特 Agent: From the Start, I Make Contact with Zheng Yaoxian 特工：开局郑耀先和我接头 Loves Tower Diving for Kills喜欢越塔杀Urban5.4M WordsCompleted Shen Fei transmigrates into a world that brings together several espionage dramas, all fraught with danger. Here, there are Kite, The Infiltrator, The Disguiser... And the person he’s supposed to meet is none other than Zheng Yaoxian, Sixth Brother of the Military Statistics Bureau! And so, a secret agent feared by the enemy emerges, codenamed “Nightmare”! 5kReads9.3Score506Shelves
13. 263 谍 Espionage: From the Start, I Could Hear People's Thoughts and Expose Japanese Spies 谍战：开局偷听心声，识破日谍 Daily Ten-Thousand-Word Writer日万小写手Urban3.7M WordsCompleted Su Mu wakes up one morning and finds he has transmigrated to the Republic of China, becoming a low-ranking agent for the Military Statistics Bureau! Just as he’s losing hope, he gains the ability to read people’s thoughts! Agent at No. 76: Damn it, how did our secret plan to arrest the deputy chief of the Military Statistics Bureau get leaked? Chief of the Special Services Section: Damn it, who exposed the top-secret agent infiltrating Mountain City? I’ll kill him! Headquarters of the Plum Bloss 66.5kReads8.8Score5.1kShelves
14. 264 抗 Brothers in Arms Against the Japanese 抗日之兄弟上阵 Little Crazy Wind小疯风Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [War of Resistance + military industry + fighting the Japanese + rousing action + humor] Li Guan, a top soldier of the 21st century, is killed by an enemy shell while saving his comrade. To his surprise, he transmigrates back to the War of Resistance era and becomes an ordinary Eighth Route Army soldier. Li Guan quickly proves himself an exceptional fighter: he kills Japanese soldiers, seizes supplies, builds weapons, and is practically good at everything. He also has two close brothers-in-arm 149Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    Military history

15. 265 抗 The War of Resistance Reaches the World of Bright Sword 抗战到了亮剑世界 Twelve Bouquets十二束花Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Sorry, Old Li, I didn't want to do this either! Instructor Zhao Gang. Guard Monk. The military horses and equipment from Wanjia Town. I've stripped Old Li of everything he had! No System. Keep reading! 240Reads9.3Score—Shelves
16. 266 谍 The Little Spy's Rise to Power 谍战小特务的逆袭 Winter Isn't Hot冬天不热Urban2.8M WordsCompleted He is the lowest-ranking undercover agent in the Military Statistics Bureau, yet he can spot Japanese spies in a vast crowd. He is also an expert operative, infiltrating enemy-occupied territory to assassinate traitors who sell out their country and vanish without a trace. Because: “Scanning Eye” in operation... 187.4kReads9.5Score20.5kShelves
17. 267 四 Siheyuan: Joining the Long Live Army from the Start 四合院：开局加入万岁军 Half a Cup of Tea, Half a Cup of Lake-Bottom Sand半盏茶半杯湖底沙Male-Channel Fanfiction504k WordsCompleted No System Li Yi, a modern military academy student, is born into the Republican era in the twentieth year of the Republic, in an ordinary household in a Beijing courtyard. Over the following decades, he rises from a nobody scraping by to a major power broker. There are family squabbles, struggles in officialdom, and bloody wars. As a child, he witnesses his homeland fall. Though helpless, he keeps striving. During his childhood, he joins the Communist Youth League and passes intelligence to comr 24kReads9.1Score736Shelves

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    Using a traditional courtyard house setting, the protagonist transitions directly from an underground intelligence agent to a soldier, participating in the Korean War. As a military academy student, he preemptively establishes mechanized combined arms brigades and various strategic plans in this world.

18. 268 小 A Soldier Transmigrates to 1852: The Rise of a Nation 小兵穿越1852之民族崛起 Shaking Xuanyuan震轩辕Historical773k WordsCompleted A new historical novel about transmigrating to a parallel timeline. No tropes, no System. See how a soldier from the future transmigrates through time, turns the tide, and rejuvenates China. We welcome you to give it a read. 49Reads6.7Score—Shelves
19. 269 大 The Bizarre Murder at the Roadside Inn 大车店诡异命案 The Typing Laborer Jun Dong码字民工君东Mystery186k WordsCompleted Bizarre murders, men and women in turbulent times, tangled love and hate, and the legend of the resistance. During the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo, on the northern Manchurian frontier, stood a mountain called Big Butt Mountain. Two semicircular peaks joined together, and the locals were plainspoken: they named things exactly as they looked. For forty li in every direction, it was the only horse-cart inn around: the Big Butt Mountain Inn. Men and women shared the big northeastern kang beds 426Reads—Score100Shelves

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    The story unfolds in a traditional inn in Northeast China during the Republican era, filled with bizarre murders and men and women struggling on the brink of death. Behind the suspense lies the arduous and heroic struggle of the Chinese Communist Party's Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army.

20. 270 激 Fierce Resistance War 激情抗战 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban271k WordsCompleted [Alternate history + transmigration + heroes + espionage + behind enemy lines + the spirit of Bright Sword + multiple heroines + revenge] Shen Guohui, a police academy student, transmigrates to Jinling in 1937 while visiting the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall. Enraged, he kills Iwane Matsui, the Japanese army's supreme commander. With help from Jiang Dan, his family's tutor, he escapes the residence and runs into Luo Manyun, Chen Gang, and other Nationalist special forces operatives planning an 66Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    New script for the War of Resistance

21. 271 全 The Whole Dorm Was Reborn: The Apocalypse's First Girl Group Goes on a Rampage 全寝重生，末世第一女团杀疯了 He Zhiling赫至灵Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn in the apocalypse + quick transmigration with the whole group + a truly powerful heroine and a thrilling read + no romance, everyone is ruthless + overwhelming combat power + conquering the globe multiple times + stockpiling supplies amid the zombies + passionate action with no rivalry between women + reigning as two emperors at the height of her power Luo Jiu and her roommates fought desperately to survive the apocalypse for half a month, only to die together in an utterly unbelievable 23.4kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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    The whole dorm travels together to different times and spaces to help the country. Their fighting power is off the charts, and they're both righteous and passionate!

22. 272 星 Interstellar Black Hole 星际黑洞 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Sci-Fi & Apocalypse231k WordsCompleted [Sci-fi + apocalypse + spaceflight + cosmic exploration + interstellar + black holes] Liu Weiqiang wakes from a long slumber to discover he is aboard the Shenzhou 88 spacecraft. Beside him is a talking dog, and the two set off on an incredible interstellar journey... Earth-like planets, planets that dance for joy, mysterious distress signals, the stars of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl, fragments of spacetime, stellar explosions, portals, two Bai Ling, life on Earth devastated beyond recognition: h 19Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 273 亮 Bright Sword: I Became Li Yunlong's Former Regiment Commander 亮剑：我成了李云龙的老团长 Pork Knuckle, Who Loves Lemons爱吃柠檬的肘子Urban704k WordsCompleted Cannons are used to measure the size of a nation's territory. Dignity lies at the tip of a sword, and truth exists only within the range of a cannon. Chen Hao transmigrates into the world of "Drawing Sword" and takes on the Japanese invaders! 103Reads8.6Score—Shelves
24. 274 冮 Gangcheng Storm 冮城风暴 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Mystery414k WordsCompleted [Officialdom + Power Plays + Big Shots + Suspense + Business + Deduction] A woman jumps to her death, and the clues point to the senior management of Jiangzhou Group. Canada’s Shen Group moves in, along with America’s Grid and Japan’s Cai Si… Who is the player, and who is the pawn? Power struggles in high places draw government officials into the fray… Powerful officials make their moves, foreign forces intervene, and a contest unfolds over the nation’s major Jiangzhou No. 1 Project… The male an 346Reads8.5Score—Shelves
25. 275 提 Logging Into the Three-Body World Early 提前登陆三体世界 Tales of the Beginning元初物语Historical1.1M WordsOngoing In this turbulent parallel world, the protagonist drowns and transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty, becoming a major slave owner during the transition from slavery to feudal society. After witnessing the cruelty of slavery, he resolves to change the world, but Heaven cannot bear to treat all living things as mere straw dogs. With the help of a System, the protagonist takes part in the Qin conquest of the six states, the Chu-Han Contention, Wang Mang’s reforms, the founding of the Eastern Han, the Thr 44Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 276 重 Return to Soviet Russia: The Red Twin Stars 重返苏俄：赤色双星 A Lonely Star in the Empty Sky 1924空忆一孤星1924Historical1.1M WordsCompleted When two souls from the future fall into Russia in 1884, amid howling winds and snow, they face not only the twilight of an empire, but a storm about to change the course of human history. From secret gatherings on the banks of the Neva to intelligence clashes in the dark alleys of Petersburg; from fierce ideological debates with the Bundists and Mensheviks to earning the trust of key figures such as Sverdlov and Dzerzhinsky, and standing shoulder to shoulder with Lenin and Stalin... With a “pro 77Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Spanning a century of trials and tribulations, two visionaries were plunged into the storm of the Soviet Union. Their talents shone through aristocratic academies and ignited revolutionary fervor in factory streets. With prophetic wisdom, they dispelled the fog of uncertainty; with passionate courage, they embarked on their journey. Secret meetings conveyed truth; nights were spent battling the enemy; ultimately, they joined the Bolsheviks, standing shoulder to shoulder with Lenin and Stalin. From students to revolutionaries, from conspiracy to uprising, they ignited the dawn of the Winter Palace with their faith, forging a Soviet legend with their intertwined souls!

27. 277 倚 Fist in Hand, Roaming the World: Part One 倚拳闯天涯上 Flag in the Wind风中的旗Urban305k WordsOngoing I was a miserable wage slave, rushing to deliver a package, when suddenly a car knocked me down. My head struck a gravestone, and everyone thought I was dead. But I felt an invisible force burrowing into my head. I had learned martial arts. 276Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 278 敢 Dare to Give the Sun and Moon a New Face 敢教日月换新颜 Comrade Luo Beigui洛北歸同志Historical413k WordsCompleted [Late Ming Dynasty + Born into the Past (the System's mistake sent the soul instead) + Group Transmigration and Farming + Political Intrigue + Wits and Strategy + Red Revolution + Revolution + No System + Ensemble Cast] [The pacing may be slow. The protagonist's current storyline is only at age seven, so please bear with it, comrades.] The late Ming is a world in chaos, with heaven and earth collapsing and starving corpses covering the fields. Luo Jin Ci arrives via transmigration with the spark 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's worth watching; based on true history, it has a strong sense of historical weight.

29. 279 残 The Broken Imperial Seal 残玺 Long Chu龙杵Urban900k WordsCompleted “Anger is commonplace, but a smiling man is inscrutable...” Inspired by a hidden chapter of real history, this tells the story of a wild strategic-level scientist’s rise and growth. The premise is fresh, fantastical yet grounded in reality, and encompasses history, the workplace, the military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, elaborate schemes, murder, and modern high-stealth espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity aerospace electronic warfare. The ending 5.8kReads8.5Score683Shelves

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    This book is complete. It starts slowly but builds to a high level of intrigue, a slow-burning, mind-bending sci-fi thriller. The novel subject matter makes for a highly engaging read. There are no time-travel, reincarnation, system, or cheat codes. The narrative flows smoothly with rigorous logic, and it's humorous and engaging without being drawn out. The content covers history, workplace, military, technology, national security, criminal investigation, scheming, murder, as well as high-tech espionage, hacking, and electronic warfare. The ending features a deep twist. It's tailor-made for seasoned readers. If you don't enjoy it, I'll kill myself!

30. 280 谍 Espionage: Body in Cao's Camp, Heart with Han 谍战：身在曹营心在汉 Little Black Sun黑色小太阳Urban450k WordsCompleted Long Yan transmigrated, and woke up in the body of a Japanese man. And one with a little royal blood, at that. He swore to the heavens that even if he was wearing a Japanese man's skin, he would defend the land of China to his dying breath! A fake Qiu Chan is in mortal danger? Long Yan says with a serious look, “Comrade, I’m Qiu Chan! I’ll cover you, so hurry and run!” The real Qiu Chan, whose identity has been stolen, is completely dumbfounded? Ye Chong raises his hand and shoots someone dead 596Reads9.4Score100Shelves

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    [Learned it][Learned it][Thumbs up] A spy novel with a clear plot and tightly woven logic. 🪴 The male protagonist transmigrates to 1937 and becomes Liu Changchun, a common soldier. His scanning ability allows him to quickly become a spy.

31. 281 亮 Bright Sword: What Use Do I Have for This Fangtian Ji? 亮剑：我要这方天戟有何用 Top-Grade General上等将军Urban677k WordsCompleted From the start, Sun Desheng gets the God-Tier Choice System. But the stingy System gives him no guns or cannons in its starter pack, only a Lu Bu template and a Fangtian halberd. “Hey, System, do you think this is the Three Kingdoms?” Sun Desheng grips the iron halberd and waves it furiously. “You could at least have given me a Hanyang rifle! What am I supposed to do with this halberd?” 183Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    Pretty realistic [smirk]

32. 282 抗 War of Resistance: Starting an All-Out War from the Northeast Army 抗战：从东北军开始全面战争 Xuanlong Tongxue炫龙童学Historical5.2M WordsOngoing That day, he was reborn in 1932, having been a member of the Chinese Army’s special forces! The nation had fallen, and the Northeast was on the brink of collapse! He rose up to resist foreign invaders alongside the heroes of his country! He entered politics to serve as a provincial governor; He joined the military to become his enemies’ nightmare! He led a million-strong army to guard the borders, all for the sake of peaceful homes and safe days for everyone! 18.4kReads9.1Score1kShelves
33. 283 抗 Armored Fury: Crushing Japan in the War of Resistance 抗战杀敌爆装甲，铁甲忠魂碾东瀛 Captain Vulture秃鹫船长Urban467k WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can read my novel on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 8Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Brave warriors marched out of Sichuan to fight for their country in peril, achieving fame throughout the world in a single battle! They fought at Sihang Warehouse, saved Nanjing, reclaimed Outer Mongolia, and conquered Tokyo! This iron torrent will open up a completely new perspective on the War of Resistance against Japan!

34. 284 北 Peiping Is at Peace: Complete in Three Volumes 北平无战事：全3册 Liu Heping刘和平Historical746k WordsCompleted In 1948, as the Kuomintang and the Communist Party prepare for their decisive clash, undercurrents swirl beneath the seemingly calm surface of Beiping. The Kuomintang’s young reformist faction, led by Chiang Ching-kuo, suddenly entrusts Fang Meng’ao, an ace Kuomintang Air Force pilot suspected of sympathizing with the Communists, with a major assignment. His flight squadron is reorganized as the Ministry of National Defense’s Economic Inspection Brigade and sent to Beiping to investigate corrupt 1kReads9.5Score249Shelves

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    This is the book! Ignoring the impressions from the TV series, the book vividly depicts the widespread suffering caused by the Kuomintang on the eve of the founding of the People's Republic of China, as well as the selfless struggles of the underground Communist Party comrades. Highly recommended!

35. 285 抗 War of Resistance: Li Yunlong Is Reborn in Bright Sword to Slay the Japanese! 抗战：亮剑李云龙重生杀鬼子！ Whale Mayday鲸鱼五月天Urban712k WordsCompleted [War of Resistance + anti-Japanese war + "Drawing Sword" + Li Yunlong + reborn + power fantasy + no System + making up for regrets + ruthless killing + killing Japanese soldiers] Bad news: Reborn in 1937, trapped in Qigeng Village from the start! Good news: I'm Li Yunlong, back with max-level tactics from the future! In my previous life, I took my own life in regret. Now I've returned to the battlefield. As the Japanese launch a frenzied counterattack, the 772nd Regiment suffers heavy casualties 2.3kReads7.8Score104Shelves

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    The best "Bright Sword", the best "Korean War", the best "Anti-Japanese War", the best "War of Resistance Against Japan". The best long novels about the War of Resistance Against Japan, several dozen words long. [Note][Top post][Understood]

36. 286 亮 Bright Sword: The Iron-Blooded Expedition in the War Against Japan 亮剑：抗日之铁血远征 Brother A Niu's Blue-and-White Passion阿牛哥的蓝白情怀Urban1.6M WordsCompleted Napoleon once said: “When the lion is asleep, even flies dare to land on its face and buzz. China is a sleeping lion. Once awakened, it will shake the world.” In Chu Xiong’s eyes, the Japanese pirates were those foolhardy flies. They were the ones who woke the sleeping lion of the East! This is a story about the War of Resistance that has no System and no Li Yunlong. The resistance was the work of millions of people. There is no System or Li Yunlong here, and I hope everyone will still show this 18.3kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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    Napoleon likened China to a sleeping lion, while the Japanese invaders, attempting to provoke it, awakened the dragon! This drama has no system, no Li Yunlong (a famous Chinese comedian), focusing instead on the nationwide resistance against Japan, awakening the people, and strengthening the armed forces. Ten thousand youths, ten thousand soldiers, together building the spirit of resistance! We look forward to your support, remembering history, and passing on the spirit! #SleepingLionAwakens #NationwideResistanceWar

37. 287 抗 War of Resistance: Li Yunlong of Bright Sword Is Reborn on Cangyun Ridge from the Start 抗战：亮剑李云龙开局重生苍云岭 Whale Mayday鲸鱼五月天Historical664k WordsCompleted [War of Resistance + Anti-Japanese War + Drawing Sword + Li Yunlong + reborn + power fantasy + no System + righting past regrets + ruthless and decisive + killing Japanese invaders] Bad news: Li Yunlong, a legendary god of war, died by suicide, consumed by regret! Good news: Old Li is reborn, with all the memories of his future life! Back in 1940, he takes over an Independent Regiment that has been battered to pieces from the start? The entire regiment has only 300 rifles left, with barely a few 3.4kReads7.1Score107Shelves
38. 288 烽 Loyal Souls Amid the Flames of War 烽火忠魂 DaxinD大鑫DUrban274k WordsCompleted Historical setting: 1937–1945, from the full-scale outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japan to victory Core theme: The clash and convergence of individual heroism and collective destiny, and how ordinary people choose to become heroes when pushed to the brink 4Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 289 弹 Springtime in a Shell Casing 弹壳里的春天 DaxinD大鑫DUrban152k WordsCompleted This is a stirring anthem of a people forged in the flames of war, and a tender love story blossoming beneath the smoke of battle. Set against the backdrop of the Chinese War of Resistance Against Japan from 1931 to 1945 and the subsequent War of Liberation, the story weaves a sweeping historical tapestry through the intertwined fates of Zhang Ai, a farmer’s son from the Northeast known as Goudan, and Qi Shuyun, a young student from Beiping. Spring in the Bullet Casings, originally titled Songs 233Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 290 抗 War of Resistance: Flames of War and Smoke 抗战：烽火狼烟 Big-Headed Big Mushroom大蘑菇大头Urban368k WordsOngoing [War of Resistance + Changing Fate + Behind-the-Scenes Scheming + Feel-Good Read] Shen Ze transmigrated into the body of a low-ranking platoon leader in the 88th Division, and he was actually on the Shanghai battlefield. He was just a rookie. What was he supposed to do? Anyone there? This is urgent! 173Reads6.6Score—Shelves
41. 291 谍 Espionage: I'm a Shanghai Scion, Codenamed Porter 谍战：我，沪上大少，代号搬运工 Flowers Bloom and Flowers Fade花开又花谢Urban458k WordsOngoing In Shanghai, occupied by the invaders, there is a prominent and illustrious family: the Lin family of Shanghai. The eldest brother, Lin Zhenbang, is the military command's finance chief in Shanghai, codename: God of Wealth. His true identity is a secret underground intelligence agent, codename: Cedar. The second brother, Lin Duhan, is chief of the military command's operations division in Shanghai, codename: Killer. The eldest sister, Lin Hanyue, is chief of intelligence at the Shanghai station 5.5kReads6.1Score488Shelves

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    In Shanghai, occupied by invaders, there lived a prominent and prestigious family—the Lin family. The eldest brother, Lin Zhenbang, was the head of the Military Intelligence Bureau's Shanghai financial division, codenamed "God of Wealth," but his true identity was a secret agent for the underground Communist Party, codenamed "Cedar." The second brother, Lin Duhan, was the head of the Military Intelligence Bureau's Shanghai operations section, codenamed "Assassin." The third sister, Lin Hanyue, was the head of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics' Shanghai intelligence section, codenamed "Music Box," and also had a hidden identity, codenamed "Deep Sea." The protagonist, Lin Yun, was the youngest brother, always pampered by his older siblings. They all hoped he would stay away from danger and live a peaceful life; the Lin family's wealth was more than enough to support him as a carefree playboy. But no one could have imagined that this seemingly ordinary and unassuming young master of the Lin family was actually the most deeply hidden patriot, codenamed "Porter." A transmigrator disguised as an ordinary person, a hidden night emissary, wielding multiple identities: President of the Hundred Knowledge Society, Master of the Time Pavilion, and Master of the Dark Fire Hall. These titles, hated to the bone by traitors and applauded by the Chinese people, depict a family maneuvering among various forces in the turbulent Shanghai undercurrents, engaging in a thrilling spy war.

42. 292 穿 Transmigrating to the Republic of China: The Secret War 穿越民国之密战 Gentle Breeze, Soft Words 66清风微语66Urban132k WordsOngoing [Transmigration] + [Space] + [Infiltration] + [War of Resistance] Liu Qingru transmigrates to the Republic of China, before the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression breaks out. She poses as the fiancée of an officer cadet at the Central Military Academy, then is injured and loses her memory before joining the Eighth Route Army. She marries a regimental political commissar, treats the sick and wounded, supports the resistance, and goes undercover to steal intelligence... 311Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    I travel back to the Republican era, impersonating a Kuomintang soldier's fiancée, and have a child out of wedlock...

43. 293 烽 Warriors of the Beacon Fires 烽火雄兵 Black-Armored Azure Wolf玄甲苍狼Urban1.4M WordsOngoing A tribute to Xiao Zhixianxian, the foremost military novelist who made half of a legendary tale, Beacon Fire Heroes is a painstaking continuation of Beacon Fire Escape. The blade broken long ago is reforged today! As the smoke of history fades beneath the passing years, the man who once fled in disarray through a hail of bullets finally carves out a blood-soaked domain deep in the mountains. This time, he is no longer a desperate deserter, but a “Mountain King” who strikes fear into the Japanese 2.9kReads8.7Score217Shelves

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    With its rich and intricate plot, and concise yet engaging storytelling, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is set amidst the chaos of war. The protagonist outwits and outfights the enemy while simultaneously engaging in a complex love-hate relationship with his comrades, all while immersing himself in the everyday realities of life! The plot twists come one after another, and the characters are incredibly vivid and relatable! As the ultimate sequel to "The Deserter in the Flames of War," it's truly in a league of its own! Don't be misled by the ratings; you'll see how amazing it is after watching it—go for it!

44. 294 为 A Career in Public Service 为民官路 At Ease and Unrestrained安心无忌Urban1.8M WordsOngoing [A gritty, realistic tale of ambition and struggle in the government ranks] In 1990, top student Zhen Weimin offends the wrong people and gets kicked down to a poor rural township. Everyone thinks his life is over. But he is determined to make flowers bloom among the thorns. He breaks through obstacles with his knowledge and grounds himself in his conscience, with every step in sync with the pulse of the times. Starting in the township, he moves forward one step at a time. This is a true chronic 26.9kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

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    A highly realistic and immersive epic film

45. 295 1 In 1742, I Topple the Qianlong Dynasty 1742干翻乾隆王朝 Yan Junyuan燕竣渊Historical764k WordsCompleted Yang Dong, a modern-day hotshot, unexpectedly dies of sudden cardiac arrest. When he opens his eyes, he has become Yang Guidong, the six-year-old youngest son of the Yang family in Yangjia Village during the Qianlong era. He’s beaten half to death by a local bully as soon as he transmigrates, but luckily, he awakens the All-Things Mall! Food, medicine, divine weapons, martial arts, modern knowledge... Anything can be exchanged! His grandfather is a reclusive miracle-working doctor, his nine uncl 735Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The novel *1742*, a work of revolutionary fervor, was both politically correct and professionally competent! The column of over three hundred men was silent except for the rustling of footsteps on gravel and withered branches. The morning mist drifted through the forest, but couldn't dispel the oppressive atmosphere born of excessive solemnity. Yang Guidong walked alongside the column, enveloped in a stagnant silence that gradually instilled in him an indescribable sense of lifelessness. His ideal column shouldn't be like this. It should be like the forest itself, its silence brimming with vibrant life; it should be like the rising sun, radiating its own light and warmth; it should be full of energy, driven, hopeful, and determined. He surveyed the tense faces of these young men, heads down, focused only on their march, and suddenly realized: My column lacked a voice! It lacked the voice that united over three hundred hearts, shouting in the same direction! It lacked military songs! This thought flashed through his mind like lightning. A column without songs is merely a walking shell; only with songs can a soul be forged. That song should contain the land beneath their feet, the aspirations in their hearts, the certainty of the future, and above all, a revolutionary optimism that dares to laugh out loud even in the face of countless difficulties! What he needs is not lamentation, but a clarion call; not silence, but a declaration. This song must break through the barriers of the mountains, ignite the passion in their hearts, and allow these peasant youths, who have just laid down their hoes and donned military uniforms, to truly feel the extraordinary and glorious cause they are participating in. The mountain road winds, and the road ahead is long. Yang Guidong's eyes, however, are no longer lost. He gazes at the dissipating mist on the peaks, and an incredibly clear thought has taken root: Let's do it now, while we still have time, let's teach them to sing. Sing out the soul of the peasant commune, sing out the courage of the guard, sing out the resounding and fearless cry of a newborn calf in its cradle! Silence still enveloped the marching column, but in the heart of the young commander, a "battle" of soul and voice had already begun. The mountain wind whispered past, seemingly carrying with it a faint melody of the future. Yang Guidong's mind was made up, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. In this moment, what more could he ask for? He would use that song of courage and fervor, the song of "The Soul of the Chinese Army"—a song of facing the enemy head-on, of bloodshed within seven steps! To draw the sword at the first sign of trouble, to spill blood within seven steps—this was the very spirit this newly formed army needed to be instilled into its very backbone! Without hesitation, he took a deep breath of the crisp mountain air, suddenly accelerated, jogging past the flanks of the column, straight to the very front of the column. He abruptly turned, facing over three hundred faces still tinged with bewilderment and exhaustion, his youthful yet penetrating voice exploding forth. "Attention, all—!" "Attention—!" Military orders are like mountains; even inexperienced, the bodies of the three hundred-odd men reflexively halted, their steps stopping, their backs straightening as they strained to stand. The fine dust kicked up on the mountain path slowly settled. "Right turn!" A slightly hurried but swiftly returning-to-position sound of footsteps echoed. Yang Guidong had already strode to the front of the turned column, stood still, and his gaze swept across the ranks like lightning. "Attention!" "Right dress!" "Eyes forward!" "At ease!" A series of crisp commands firmly captured the attention of the ranks. Everyone held their breath, watching the small figure ahead, wondering what unexpected move this "little genius" would make next. Yang Guidong surveyed the group, getting straight to the point: "Just burying your heads in the road like this is boring! Stifling! Lifeless!" He paused, noticing the shared weariness in many eyes, then raised his voice, radiating an exhilarating energy: "I'll teach you all a song! A song from our own agricultural cooperative's guard team! Let's shout out all that pent-up frustration and energy!" "Singing?!" The eyes of the young men and women, especially those from the mountain villages, lit up instantly. Singing? That was an indispensable part of their lives! They sang while working, they sang during celebrations, and they sang and danced during gatherings! This suggestion, amidst the monotony of the march, resonated deeply with them, and a surge of excitement began to flow, dispelling their fatigue and boredom. Yang Guidong observed their reactions and knew the time was right. He cleared his throat, no longer using the tone of shouting commands, but instead using a clear, slow, and even slightly rhythmic tone to begin reciting the lyrics of the "battle song" in his heart, which had been slightly modified to better suit the situation. Every word seemed to carry warmth and power, crashing into the valley at dawn, and into the hearts of over three hundred young people yearning for a surge of passion: "Red flags flutter on the Wumeng Mountains, our shouts resound in all directions. Treading on the hilly land of southern Sichuan, carrying the hopes of the peasant commune on our backs. Drinking dry the water of our hometown, we take up arms to fight on all sides. The majestic Wumeng Mountains and the rolling Nanguang Mountains give us strength and courage. We are an invincible force, we are the soldiers of the peasant commune, we are the armed forces of the poor! Fearless, never yielding, loyally guarding, until the last man! Red flags flutter, bugles sound, swords drawn, thunder and lightning flash, it is always the brave who win when paths cross. Forward! Forward! Forward! The spirit of the peasant commune's army!" Even the mountain wind seemed to hold its breath. Yang Guidong stood at the front of the ranks, reciting the stirring battle song in his heart, which he had subtly adapted, line by line, clearly and powerfully. When he recited, "Red flags flutter, bugles sound, swords are drawn, thunder roars and lightning flashes; it is always the brave who prevail when paths cross," many young men's eyes ignited not just excitement, but a fire, as if the sword light and thunderous roar were already flashing and exploding before their eyes. After the lyrics were recited, the mountain path fell silent, save for the mountain wind rustling through the treetops. But beneath that silence, something was clearly brewing, burning. Many young men's chests began to rise and fall slightly, the weariness from the early morning and marching replaced by a more fervent light. Yang Guidong's singing still echoed in the valley. He roared, "Listen to this song! It has spirit! It has courage! It's worthy of our commune's guard! Now, sing along with me—!" Yang Guidong knew that the soul had begun to be infused. Next, the first thunderous chorus would resound in this silent valley.

46. 296 追 Chasing the Wind: I Am Wei Ruolai 追风者：我是魏若来 Songbreaker歌破Urban331k WordsOngoing Transmigrating to Shanghai during the Republic of China, in an age of awakening where the tides of change make survival difficult. The protagonist joins the Central Bank of Shanghai. Reborn with memories from a later era, he can see what lies ahead. A literary giant, a trendsetter, the 128 Resistance War, and a stock certificate scandal. 169Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    During the Republic of China era, I started my career at the Central Bank.

47. 297 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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    First, it adheres to historical events as closely as possible, avoiding fictional settings. Second, it adheres to the social realities of the time, without a rigid system. Third, it closely reflects the level of technology, featuring small inventions. Fourth, it closely follows geographical and natural phenomena, without flying. Fifth, and most importantly, each chapter includes a seven-character ancient Chinese poem that fits its content. Therefore, this book is not a wish-fulfillment novel. Even if you could travel to ancient times, no one would find it enjoyable. Thank you for your encouragement and support!

48. 298 亮 Bright Sword: I Have an All-Purpose Map 亮剑，我有全能地图 Barbecue Sauce烧烤酱Urban691k WordsCompleted This is an alternate world, not a historically accurate account, so please don’t assume it refers to real people or events. Every inch of our homeland is drenched in blood, and our brave sons are buried far from home. The land is lost and Japanese invaders run rampant. A soul from the future arrives in this dark age and awakens the Map of the Sea of Consciousness System, setting history on a new course. 41Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Large-scale operations during the War of Resistance Against Japan

49. 299 让 You Asked Me to Make a VR Game, and the Ice Sculptor Made the Whole Internet Cry with a Dungeon 让你做VR，冰雕连副本刀哭全网 Lanxi Beneath the Moon月下兰溪Urban254k WordsCompleted In a parallel world, Captain Eagle is all the rage. Young people know only superheroes, not the spirit of China's soldiers? Designer Su Yun strikes back by releasing the VR blockbuster Ice and Snow World. Its shameless slogan reads: “Awesome shooting! Unstoppable mowing down! Become a god with one click!” Jack, a top-tier star streamer worldwide, believes the hype. He eagerly jumps into the game, ready to play Rambo, only to find himself starting with nothing but snow, with every piece of gear s 122Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this one.

50. 300 冻 Ideas on the Frozen Wasteland 冻土上的理念 Xin Yanqiu新砚秋Urban128k WordsOngoing When October's cannons tear through the long night, when smoke from the snowfields swallows the road home, the footsteps of an obscure nobody cross the burning passion and icy shards of revolution. He is no footnote to an epic of heroes, only a speck of dust struggling in the torrent of his age: weighed between faith and survival, tossed between artillery fire and tenderness. Every breath of his is tied to the pulse of his homeland, every tear reflects the folds of history. Open these pages and 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    When the gunfire of October tore through the long night, when the smoke of battle engulfed the way home, the footsteps of an unknown man trod over the blood and ice of revolution. He was not a footnote in an epic of heroism, but merely a speck of dust struggling in the torrent of history—swaying between faith and survival, rising and falling amidst gunfire and warmth, every breath connected to the pulse of his nation, every tear reflecting the wrinkles of history. Turn the pages and see how an ordinary person, in the cracks of a great era, lived as a glimmer of light. Comrade, I believe you will gain some insight after reading this!

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