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  1. 351 The Prosperous Era's Medical Detective 盛世谋医神探 Ancient Romance423k WordsOngoing Tang Wei, a top modern forensic pathologist, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of an ancient criminal's daughter who shares her name. The original Tang Wei's family was confiscated after her father became embroiled in an imperial examination cheating scandal. She was reduced to a government servant and took her own life in despair. When Tang Wei wakes up, she is immediately trapped in a desperate situation: her status as a government servant leaves her as lowly as dust, and the shadow of 3Reads—Score—Shelves
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  2. 352 A True Account of the 1962 Sino-Indian War 1962年中印战争纪实 Urban181k WordsCompleted The Sino-Indian War: A Chronicle is more than just a “war novel.” It is a work that “weaves history together through individual destinies, and uses reflection on history to illuminate the present.” Through Yan Xinyi's transmigration, modern readers can gain an immersive understanding of the 1962 war and its era. Its multiple perspectives give history both a sweeping scope, from national strategy to the course of battles, and a human touch, from personal feelings to everyday life. Ultimately, bey 64Reads—Score—Shelves
  3. 353 Warriors of the Beacon Fires 烽火雄兵 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 2.9kReads8.7Score221Shelves
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  4. 354 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 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! 5kReads8.8Score354Shelves
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  5. 355 The Legend of Shen He of Chang'an 长安禾火之沈禾传奇 Historical17k WordsCompleted The Legend of Shen He of Chang'an 3Reads—Score—Shelves
  6. 356 Chengqian’s Dad, Hear Me Out 承乾他爹,你听我说 Ancient Romance740k WordsCompleted [A slow-burn, healing historical story / mutual salvation / sweet everyday romance / meticulous historical research / a wild collision of classical style and modern-day commentary.] After meeting in a dream, Su Jin, a modern young woman, is pulled back to the twelfth year of the Zhenguan era by an obsession from her past life, becoming Crown Prince Li Chengqian’s wife. Burdened by the sacrifices and trust placed in her in her previous life, she transmigrates and gives birth right away. To her su 1.6kReads8.0Score147Shelves
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  7. 357 The Brocade Gambit: A Record of Power Plays in the Tang Dynasty 霓裳弈:大唐权谋录 Ancient Romance14k WordsCompleted Silk and Strategy: A Record of Tang Dynasty Power Plays 2Reads—Score—Shelves
  8. 358 My Given Name Is Zhang Haogu 学名张好古 Historical2.4M WordsOngoing In Jinan Prefecture, Shandong, there lived a wealthy man. The rich man had only one son, named Zhang Haogu. Though he couldn't read, he passed the imperial examinations and entered the Hanlin Academy. Somehow, he even became a princess's husband. He only wanted to survive in a time of chaos, but had no choice except to rack his brains and find a way to end the war quickly. Yet war was everywhere: struggle, life and death, country and family. A man should be full of fiery spirit, riding through b 71Reads—Score—Shelves
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  9. 359 The Amnesiac Sword Immortal 失忆剑仙 24k WordsCompleted The Amnesiac Sword Immortal 3Reads—Score—Shelves
  10. 360 Li Er: When I Met the Perfect Version of Myself 李二:当我遇到圆满的我 Male-Channel Fanfiction24k WordsCompleted Li Er: When I Meet My Perfect Self 409Reads—Score—Shelves
  11. 361 A Humorous Take on Zizhi Tongjian: The Northern and Southern Dynasties 笑谈资治通鉴之南北朝 Historical2.1M WordsOngoing During the Northern and Southern Dynasties (420–589), regimes changed constantly and heroes emerged one after another. Armies clashed across the Central Plains as plots, schemes, stratagems, and military tactics arose in endless succession. It’s a thrilling period! But this was also an era of great ethnic integration, as northern peoples gradually assimilated with the Han amid the turmoil of war. In short, the Northern and Southern Dynasties were a time of upheaval and diverse development in Ch 8.5kReads9.4Score949Shelves
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  12. 362 Three Layers of Shadows Beneath the Cardamom Blossoms 豆蔻花重三叠影 Ancient Romance270k WordsOngoing [Transmigration, household intrigue, historical romance, no alternate history, slice of life, respect for history, searching for true love] This is a story about growing up. A modern, independent soul transmigrates to ancient times, where she protects her mother, supports her brother, and outwits her scoundrel father… In this life, which of three men does she truly love? And will she ultimately find a way to change everyone’s fate? 15Reads—Score—Shelves
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  13. 363 The Tang Dynasty Merchant 唐商 Historical129k WordsOngoing In the prosperous Kaiyuan era of the Tang dynasty, Li Jing is the young master of Changlong Escort Agency. By combining modern financial savvy with ancient business practices, he sparks a commercial revolution. He carves a path through the Tang dynasty's business world, writes a legendary tale of commerce, and uses extraordinary wisdom and courage to build a business empire. —Reads—Score—Shelves
  14. 364 The Twin-Pupil Covenant: Throne of Thorns 双瞳盟约之荆棘王座 37k WordsCompleted The Covenant of Twin Pupils: The Thorn Throne —Reads—Score—Shelves
  15. 365 Ironblooded Late Ming 铁血残明 Historical2.5M WordsOngoing In the late Ming dynasty, Spain and Japan gradually restricted the outflow of silver, reversing the capital inflow that the Ming had enjoyed since the early sixteenth century. The commercial and smallholder economies that coexisted under the Ming were both hit by deflation. Combined with the effects of the Little Ice Age, one domino after another fell, plunging the realm into chaos. In the eleventh month of the sixth year of the Chongzhen reign, the roving rebels crossed the river south of Mianc 105kReads9.4Score11.1kShelves
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  16. 366 The Purple Robe of the Great Qing 大清紫袍 Historical187k WordsCompleted All the ministers inside and out wear purple robes. Who will share my burden? The jade cups drain the blood of a thousand households; the silver candles burn away the people’s fat. When Heaven sheds tears, the people shed tears; where the singing grows loud, the weeping grows louder. You speak so freely of the sovereign’s boundless grace, yet you are the ones who have betrayed it. Jiaqing Set against the White Lotus Rebellion during the Jiaqing reign, this novel traces the fates of high-rankin 126Reads—Score—Shelves
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  17. 367 The Soul Returns to Tang 唐归魂 Historical1.9M WordsCompleted A transmigration sends him tumbling into the splendor and turmoil of the Tang Dynasty. From a nobody to a force that shakes the empire, he nevertheless finds himself torn between loyalty and ambition. His origins are a mystery, history is a web, and every attempt to break free only draws him deeper in. At court, undercurrents churn; on the battlefield, life and death hang in the balance. He thought he could change everything, but in the end, he was swept along by the tide of his times. As the sp 1.6kReads7.6Score118Shelves
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  18. 368 The Hongwu Emperor's Legitimate Grandson: My Father Zhu Biao Guards the Realm Forever 洪武嫡皇孙:家父朱标永镇山河 Historical2.8M WordsOngoing The story of three generations of the Hongwu Emperor’s family: the most rightful founding of a dynasty, and the most regrets. Zhu Yunthong, the second legitimate son of Zhu Biao, transmigrates and changes Zhu Biao’s fate of dying young. Zhu Yuanzhang becomes the retired emperor, Zhu Biao ascends the throne early, and Zhu Yunthong assists with governance. Excerpt: Zhu Yuanzhang laughed in anger and tugged at his ear. “Nonsense! Your father isn’t made of paper! What’s wrong with a trip to Guanzho 23.7kReads8.2Score1.7kShelves
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  19. 369 Late Ming: Returning to the Ming Dynasty as Crown Prince! 明末:回到大明当太子! Historical1.5M WordsOngoing [Reborn in the womb as the last crown prince of the late Ming + no System + scheming + seizing power + thrilling military action + harem + firearms technology + expanding the realm + ruling the world] [A slow-burn story with no System. Nothing happens overnight. Childhood moves along quickly, with only major historical milestones covered.] [This is not a System story or quick transmigration. He won't instantly become invincible and rule the world without a thought. Read with care. The characters 243Reads6.9Score—Shelves
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  20. 370 An Lushan, Rebel Minister of the Tang Dynasty 唐朝叛臣安禄山 Historical842k WordsCompleted He was an obscure Hu tribesman from Yingzhou, born into lowly circumstances and tossed about by the chaos of the age from childhood. With patience, ruthless resolve, and fluency in six languages, he clawed his way up from the bottom, surviving as a trader at the frontier markets. Amid the blood and steel of the northern borderlands, he fought his way onto the road to power. People saw only his belly hanging down past his knees and his affable, foolish air, how he fawned over everyone he met and 1.7kReads8.8Score101Shelves
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  21. 371 From the Start, I Revealed the Achievements of Ancient Emperors and Stunned the Emperors 开局曝光古人皇功业,惊呆皇帝们 Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Historical retrospectives] + [a commoner's view of history] + [spoilers in the comments] + [emperors goofing around] + [A complete run-through of Chinese history from the Yan and Huang emperors, starting with the Shang] Chen Yong was hired to make a series of historical retrospectives. He planned to start with the Shang dynasty. To set his videos apart from the many others, he decided to follow standard historical methodology. Source priority: archaeological artifacts > official histories > 71.6kReads9.0Score4.9kShelves
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  22. 372 Love of the Blue Owl 蓝鸮之恋 Historical624k WordsCompleted Autobiographical transmigration story: Transmigrating to the Western Han Dynasty, a sequel to May and Anran Length: Over 300,000 characters Main characters: Liu He (Deposed Emperor of Han, Marquis of Haihun, King of Xin Xia), Najun (Queen of Xin Xia, founder of Mingtang) Supporting characters: Liu Feilong (General Fubo), Yan Han (Blue Owl Guard) Chapter structure: Volume One: The Golden Man of the Sacrificial Altar; Volume Two: The City Without Tears; Volume Three: Opening the Heavenly Gate; Vol 1.4kReads9.6Score112Shelves
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  23. 373 Scheming for the Throne: Zhen Huan Transmigrates into Lady Qi 权谋天下之甄嬛穿越戚夫人 Female-Channel Fanfiction897k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + history + political intrigue + palace battles + strong female lead] P.S.: The story respects the course of history. There is no System, and this is not a wish-fulfillment novel. Strategy takes center stage, with palace intrigue in a supporting role. Readers should set aside their usual Qing palace-drama perspective and look at the political intrigue of the Han palace on its own terms. . Synopsis: She escaped the maelstrom of the Qing imperial harem, only to unexpectedly transm 80Reads8.3Score—Shelves
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  24. 374 Those Years in the Great Ming 在大明的那些年 Historical1.1M WordsCompleted An ordinary person unexpectedly arrives in the Ming dynasty... The synopsis is a bit lacking, so please read the story... ...The early chapters focus on building the characters, and their backgrounds may diverge from history. Later on, I'll try to stick as closely to the historical record as possible…♡ 273Reads8.5Score—Shelves
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  25. 375 Jerusalem: A Chronicle of Feuds 耶路撒冷恩仇录 Historical320k WordsCompleted From the Canaanites founding Jerusalem as a city and kingdom, to the Jews doing the same; from the Babylonian Captivity to the contest between the First Persian Empire and Alexander; from the struggle between Parthia and Rome to the rivalry among the Ptolemies, Antigonids, and Seleucids; from the wars between Sassanian Persia and Rome to the clashes between the Arab Empire and Byzantium; from the Crusades to the Ottoman Empire, and all the way to the modern State of Israel, Jerusalem has been th 1.2kReads—Score129Shelves
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  26. 376 Since I'm Already Here, I'll Save the Great Ming 来都来了,我要救大明 Historical2.0M WordsOngoing My new work is out! Please check it out on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 92Reads—Score142Shelves
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  27. 377 Twenty Lectures on the History and Current State of the Middle East 中东历史与现状二十讲 Historical227k WordsCompleted The Middle East is the cradle of world civilization and the birthplace of the world’s three great religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This book offers a broad overview of the region’s history spanning several thousand years and its turbulent present. It also distills the author’s nearly forty years of research on the Middle East. The first two lectures provide a comprehensive account of the region’s history, followed by an introduction to eighteen major issues concerning its past and pr 301Reads9.3Score107Shelves
  28. 378 Reborn in Shu Han, I Become Chancellor Zhuge's Secretary 重生蜀汉,给诸葛丞相当秘书 Historical430k WordsCompleted An ordinary science student at a university transmigrates and is reborn in the Three Kingdoms era. He rises from a lowly grain clerk to become Chancellor Zhuge's right-hand man, “masterful in planning and meticulous in counsel, consulted on Yong and Liang.” He wages financial and technological wars, tackles floods, and builds waterworks. See how the protagonist puts modern technology to use, assisting Chancellor Zhuge in governing Shu Han and leading the northern campaigns, so that “Yong and Lia 242Reads7.4Score—Shelves
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  29. 379 The Tale of Di Qing 狄青演义 Historical254k WordsCompleted The Romance of Di Qing, also known as The Romance of the Ten Thousand Flower Tower and The Romance of the Ten Thousand Flower Tower: Yang, Bao, and Di, is a Qing dynasty heroic legend centered on the famed general Di Qing. The story follows the rise and achievements of Di Qing, a celebrated general of the Northern Song. Beginning with his humble origins, it recounts the hardships he endures before becoming a pillar of the state. Along the way, it weaves in Bao Zheng’s efforts to solve cases and 7Reads8.4Score—Shelves
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  30. 380 Bloodbath at Jingkang 浴血靖康 Historical219k WordsCompleted In the Xuanhe era, the balance of power shifted. Song and Liao had drawn a border, put an end to hostilities, and maintained friendly relations for over a hundred years. In the lands of the White Mountains and Black Waters lived the Jurchen Wanyan clan, a people of hunters and fishers who had long suffered under the Liao and harbored deep resentment. Wanyan Aguda campaigned east and west, united the tribes, and rose swiftly to challenge the Liao. The balance of power was about to be turned upsid 25Reads—Score—Shelves
  31. 381 The Tale of the Yuan Dynasty 元史演义 Historical305k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Yuan Dynasty is a historical novel in chapter form by Cai Dongfan, a renowned modern writer of historical romances. It is part of his series Popular Romances of the Dynasties of China. The novel consists of sixty chapters and recounts the rise and fall of the Yuan dynasty in a literary style, from the rise of the Mongol tribes to the fall of the dynasty. Using the accessible style of a popular historical romance, the author recreates the political, military, and social landsca 3Reads8.5Score—Shelves
  32. 382 I, Cao Mao: My Six Vengeful Ghosts Will Topple the Sima Jin Dynasty! 我曹髦:我的六道怨魂,掀翻司马晋朝! 7k WordsCompleted I, Cao Mao, will use my six vengeful spirits to bring down the Sima Jin dynasty! —Reads—Score—Shelves
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  33. 383 Don't Say I Didn't Warn You 别说我没告诉你 Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted I won’t waste words. Let’s get straight to the cases, solved in the freshest, most unconventional ways. The Twelve Detectives will open your eyes. “The Butterfly Case” “The Powdered Face and Vermilion Lips Case” “The Slow-Steamed Case” “The Cicada’s Shedding Case” “The Haunted Old Mansion Case” For anyone who likes detective stories and wants a few laughs... 155Reads8.9Score—Shelves
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  34. 384 Driving a City Mad 疯掉一座城 Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted Life poses many questions, and we keep thinking and searching, hoping to find true security and happiness. But where are they? Are they in romantic love, in family ties... or somewhere we don’t know about? 9Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  35. 385 The Three Kingdoms: History So Addictive, You Can’t Put It Down 一读就上瘾的三国史 Historical191k WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms era was marked by endless warfare and rival warlords, and is now familiar to everyone thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But the novel isn't history, and some of the famous stories we all know never actually happened! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why is Zhang He known as “the Three Kingdoms strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “master of pacing”? Did Cao Zhi really love his sister-in-law? Why is Cao Cao's life said to 1.2kReads9.5Score100Shelves
  36. 386 The Most Authentic Ming Dynasty Imperial Exams 明朝最真实科举 Historical351k WordsOngoing A novel with one female lead, no System, no storage space, and no special powers. A grounded story with consistent logic and intelligent characters, set in the Ming dynasty and following a path from the imperial exams to officialdom. Discover a different Great Ming! A blue steed prances up the palace steps, beneath the imperial standards and the raised cup of a long life. Sun and moon shine upon the jade trees, while clouds and rosy hues reflect in the Jasper Pool. Double pennants descend early 59Reads8.5Score—Shelves
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  37. 387 A Century of Rise and Fall: The History of the Late Qing Dynasty 百年兴亡清末史 Historical365k WordsCompleted The Rise and Fall of Society in the Late Qing A Century of Rise and Fall: The Late Qing Dynasty is a profound historical account of how the Qing dynasty went from prosperity to decline. From the glory of the Kangxi and Qianlong era to the humiliation of the Opium Wars, then the upheaval of the Taiping Rebellion and the disastrous defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War, this book offers a panoramic view of the Qing dynasty's journey from its peak to its demise. With meticulous attention to detail, 44Reads9.2Score—Shelves
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  38. 388 He Fengzi 贺疯子 Historical1.6M WordsOngoing 1. This is a dark take on the Ming dynasty, centered on rebellion, with grand-scale battles and a brutal, bloody aesthetic. Ming loyalists should read with caution. 2. This is a transmigration story, but the protagonist’s golden finger is deliberately limited, in an effort to stay close to the historical realities of warfare at the end of the Ming dynasty. 3. In this novel, a soul from the future originally intended to possess Sun Chuanting, but through a twist of fate became He Renlong instead. 713Reads—Score—Shelves
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  39. 389 The Years of Peace After the Smoke Cleared: Tales From the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 洗去狼烟太平年:五代十国那些事 Historical315k WordsOngoing A chaotic age that transmigrators can’t flee fast enough, and a stage that power-hungry schemers dream of taking over. After the Great Tang Company went bankrupt, the realm entered “free enterprise” mode. Over fifty-three years, fifteen “CEOs” took turns at the top, serving an average of three and a half years apiece. This isn’t history. It’s a massive power struggle with a brutally low survival rate. [Profiles of the Main Players] • Zhu Wen (the Gambler): Went from “flexible employment” at the 6Reads—Score—Shelves
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  40. 390 My Grandfather’s Extraordinary Life 我姥爷不平凡的一生 Urban593k WordsCompleted Ordinary people can create extraordinary lives! "San'er, get up and get to work!" "Third Brother, let's go!" "The strongest combat squad is here!" the terrified enemy cried. —Reads—Score—Shelves
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  41. 391 In Great Tang, I Helped Build a Golden Age 人在大唐,盛世有我 Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System, no golden finger] [Farming and road building, waterworks, academies, urban redevelopment] [Transmigrate to the Tang Dynasty, respect history, integrate into history, change history, make up for regrets] Li Huai, a man from a later age, arrives in the early years of the Zhenguan era. Believing that when poor, one should look after oneself, and when prosperous, help the whole world, he gradually transforms his own estate, then goes on to transform the entire Tang Dynasty. 569Reads—Score—Shelves
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  42. 392 With a Descendant of the Deposed Emperor Like Me, the Han Dynasty Will Never Fall 有我废帝后裔,汉祚不绝 Historical150k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms history + passionate struggle for supremacy + war and political intrigue + winning the people's hearts + no System + not a wish-fulfillment novel] What a wonderful thing it would be to reconstruct history as faithfully as possible through a story! What was the Central Plains really like at the end of the Han dynasty and during the Three Kingdoms period? “One general's fame is built on ten thousand corpses.” What was life like among ordinary people during that era? What was everyd —Reads—Score—Shelves
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  43. 393 Fifteen Days in Two Capitals (Complete in Two Volumes) 两京十五日(全两册) Historical475k WordsCompleted The Fifteen Days of Two Capitals is a historical novel by Ma Boyong. The story is based on a true account of Zhu Zhanji in the History of Ming: “In the fourth month of summer, as Nanjing was shaken repeatedly by earthquakes, he was ordered to go and guard the city. On a gengchen day in the fifth month, Emperor Renzong fell ill and sent an imperial summons for him to return. On a xinchou day in the sixth month, he arrived in Liangxiang, received the late emperor's edict, entered the palace, and a 8.7kReads9.6Score1.9kShelves
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  44. 394 Chongzhen, Is My Dragon Throne Comfortable? 崇祯,朕的龙椅坐着舒服吗? Historical597k WordsOngoing (No cheap melodrama, no brainless characters, no System, no invincible protagonist, and not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy. Qing loyalists and those who may be offended, proceed with caution.) On the twenty-fourth day of the eighth month of the seventh year of Tianqi, Chongzhen sat high upon the dragon throne in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, receiving the court officials’ homage as he prepared to ascend the throne. A thunderclap jolted the carpenter emperor Zhu Youxiao awake in his coffin. Look 8Reads7.2Score—Shelves
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  45. 395 Surrounded by Treacherous Officials, I Somehow Became the Most Foolish Emperor in History 满朝奸臣:我竟昏成千古一帝 Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Ying Yuan transmigrated to another world and became the emperor of Great Qin. He thought his happy days were about to begin. Instead, his entire court was full of treacherous ministers! On the left, Chancellor Qin Hui; on the right, Chancellor Cai Jing. Minister of Rites Yan Song, Minister of Personnel Li Linfu, and Minister of War Cao Cao. Minister of Revenue He Shen, Minister of Justice Lai Junchen, and Minister of Works Sima Yi. Wei Zhongxian of the Eastern Depot, Yu Huatian of the Western De 15.2kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves
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  46. 396 Great Tang: I Transmigrated to the Zhenguan Era and Became the Unbeatable Commander! 大唐:我,穿越贞观,成不良帅! Anime Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted [Derivative Work + No System + Fan Creation + Alternate History + Author’s Imagination + Speculation + Wuxia] Li Yunxiao transmigrates to the first year of the Zhenguan era, where he happens upon Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang as they return after arranging for Li Yuanji’s severed head to be laid to rest. Unable to see through Li Yunxiao, the two men become sworn brothers with him. Along the way, Li Yunxiao uses skills from more than a thousand years in the future to earn people’s admiration. Whi 22.5kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves
  47. 397 Zhang Juzheng (Complete in Four Volumes) 张居正(全四卷) Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The four-volume novel Zhang Juzheng recreates, in vivid detail, the vast and intricate historical landscape surrounding the “Wanli Reforms.” With clear-eyed historical insight and a passionate, nimble realist style, it portrays Zhang Juzheng as a complex reformer in feudal society and reveals the inevitability of his tragic fate. The author’s rich grounding in history and literature, masterful and balanced artistic structure, and contemporary perspective on the era’s historical foundations make 5.8kReads9.6Score1.2kShelves
  48. 398 The Ming Dynasty (2 Volumes) 大明王朝(共2册) Historical653k WordsCompleted The novel of the hit drama Ming Dynasty 1566, rated 9.5 on Douban, is essential reading for Taiwan’s political circles and a political reference book for Singapore’s cabinet. It is the celebrated work of Liu Heping, screenwriter of Yongzheng Dynasty and author of No War in Peking. Centered on the downfall of the powerful official Yan Song, the book tells the gripping story of a complex anti-corruption campaign in the Ming Dynasty. It uncovers the mystery behind Jiajing, one of the most unconvent 43.8kReads9.6Score8kShelves
  49. 399 The Yongzheng Dynasty, Volumes One and Two 雍正王朝(上下册) Historical525k WordsCompleted For more than two thousand years, a vast, irreconcilable conflict has existed between the highly centralized system of commanderies and counties and the system of independent farmers. Faced with this contradiction, reform was inevitable. Wang Anshi and Zhang Juzheng both attempted it throughout history, but only the Yongzheng Emperor succeeded. His forceful reforms, pursued for thirteen years, resolved this conflict. Yet Qianlong, the heir he personally chose, gradually dismantled his new polici 1kReads9.5Score222Shelves
  50. 400 Clouds Over the Sea: Campaigns of a Mobile Task Force 海上的云:机动部队征战记 Urban62k WordsOngoing The destruction of the Z Fleet, the bombing of Darwin, the Battle of the Java Sea, the withdrawal of the British Far East Fleet from Asia, the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Battle of Midway... An introduction to the major naval battles of the Pacific theater in World War II. As for Pearl Harbor, let's skip it. Everyone knows that one. 8Reads—Score—Shelves
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