Meticulously Researched Historical Fiction 严谨的历史文

1. 601 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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   If you enjoy modern and contemporary history, you might want to check this out. It's about a centenarian veteran of the War of Resistance against Japan who is reborn back to the anti-Japanese era to save the country and its people. It's unsystematic, quite realistic, and written in a simple yet delicate style. The ensemble cast is excellent, and it reflects modern and contemporary history. Thank you for your support! 😊😊

2. 602 魂 Reborn in Shi Jin's Body, I Never Meant to Become the Leader of the Outlaws 魂穿史进，我真没想做绿林盟主 Jia Hao家耗Historical811k WordsOngoing Original title: I Transmigrated into Shi Jin, but I Really Didn't Mean to Become the Leader of the Outlaws. A Bajiquan master transmigrates into the book Water Margin, befriends heroes across the land, and takes Song Jiang's path, leaving Song Jiang with nowhere to go! He gradually brings all the mountain strongholds under his command, becomes the leader of the outlaws, weakens the failing Song, destroys the Liao and Jin, and sweeps across the land! Liangshan, Erlong Mountain, Qingfeng Mountain, 1.8kReads8.7Score110Shelves

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   For those who enjoy Water Margin, this is written strictly according to the style of the late Northern Song Dynasty.

3. 603 飞 Beneath the Falling Snow, the Entire Dynasty Has Gone Mad! 飞雪之下，整个王朝都疯了！ Beneath the Flying Snow飞雪之下Historical144k WordsOngoing [No harem] + [No formulaic tropes] + [Not invincible] + [No System] + [Not a power fantasy] (If that bothers you, stay away!) An Dingbei transmigrated into a feudal dynasty and encountered a bizarre snowfall in the sixth month. How could it snow in the sixth month? As he investigated further, he uncovered the horrifying madness of this dynasty. One snowfall in the sixth month, a century of cannibal feasts! Eating people? Just business as usual! Ever seen a real-life Sun Wukong? After seeing thro —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's absolutely historically accurate and genuinely educational. The author even included Sun Wukong in the story, including how he made him. And that "Why don't they eat meat porridge?" Part really gave me the creeps. It turns out that behind the absurdity lies stark reality.

4. 604 汉 Late Han: Yuan Shao Rebuilds His Hegemony 汉末：袁本初重铸霸业 Yellow Hound on the Left, Gray Falcon on the Right左牵黄右擎苍Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + No System + No Gunpowder + Grand-Scale Battles] This book combines historical speculation with political intrigue and contests of wit, recasting Yuan Benchu as a decisive ruler well versed in the art of kingship, and telling an epic tale of his rise to power in Hebei, unlike the story in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. 31Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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   I recommend this new book in the Three Kingdoms series. A good article on the unsystematic history of the Three Kingdoms.

5. 605 历 History Is So Interesting 历史这么有意思 Teacher Wang, the History Buff讲历史的王老师Historical129k WordsCompleted The English word for history is “history.” Split it apart, and you get “Hi, Story.” Through stories, explore the joys and sorrows of five thousand years of Chinese civilization. How do you tell a good story? How do you bring history to life? ★ Characters: Find the people whose actions alone shook generations to come, and put them at the center of the story. We are moved by history first and foremost because we are moved by them; ★ Plot: Unearth the major historical events behind each figure, tra 912Reads9.4Score229Shelves

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   It's very rigorous and can be used as supplementary reading material. It's not boring; if you read it attentively, you'll find it very rewarding and expand your knowledge.

6. 606 三 The Three Kingdoms: A World of Gods and Demons, Watch Me Conquer It 三国之神魔世界，看我如何称霸？ Spicy Diced Chicken with Chili Peppers辣子鸡丁炒辣椒Historical937k WordsOngoing What is a god? What is a demon? Who is righteous, and who is evil? The rules of this world are nothing more than a game of chess written by the victor... Original titles: Three Kingdoms: The World of Gods and Demons, Watch Me Claim the Throne! and The New Three Kingdoms of Gods and Demons Wen Fengqing transmigrates to the late Eastern Han dynasty, only to discover that his beautiful teacher has come along with him. And that is not all. He is not the first person to transmigrate... What's more, t 5.1kReads9.4Score430Shelves

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   This is a mythological Three Kingdoms novel that begins with the Yellow Turban Rebellion. I recommend it.

7. 607 战 Warring States: Jin's Desperate Counterattack to Reclaim Han, Zhao, and Wei 战国：晋国绝地反击，收复韩赵魏 Feng Shaoshui封少水Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [This novel is set against the historical backdrop of the Partition of Jin. Familiarity with this event will help you enjoy the story.] [Ancient Warring States setting + rival states vying for supremacy + the Hundred Schools of Thought + political maneuvering + battles of wit and courage + no System + no harem + not for beginners] After transmigrating to the early Warring States period, he becomes Ji Jiujiu, the last ruler of Jin. His rise begins with infiltrating the Mohists. He keeps a low pro 3.7kReads8.8Score296Shelves

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   This is highly recommended! It's one of the few rigorous historical novels by Tomato (the author's pen name). Don't let the low rating and obscurity fool you; the author's writing is excellent, and almost every plot point is meticulously researched, very close to historical fact, and doesn't feel simplistic at all. The author also addresses reader feedback. History buffs absolutely shouldn't miss it! [Learned][Learned][Learned]

8. 608 这 Something’s Definitely Wrong With This Star 这个明星指定有点毛病 Big Silly Bear大憨熊Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted Whether you're a guy or a girl, you've probably played video games. Have you ever known a guy who played as a girl? That's exactly what our protagonist does. One ordinary day, a game called I'm a Superstar suddenly appears on Liu Fei's computer, so he decides to give it a try. While playing, he creates a female character, customizing her face and background. Liu Fei is a guy, but he makes a female character with the proportions of a female celebrity. Who could have guessed that this would crash —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is good; I've read it myself.

9. 609 大 Zhu Biao of the Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang’s Biggest Hater 大明朱标：朱元璋头号黑粉 Shan Ze山泽Historical3.5M WordsCompleted Zhu Biao was a die-hard Ming dynasty fan. One day, while arguing with an online user, he accidentally transmigrated to the Ming dynasty. Since he was the crown prince, he would act like one. Zhu Biao: Zhu Yuanzhang is cold and ungrateful, slaughtering meritorious officials and implicating hundreds of thousands of people. He’s no different from a butcher. Zhu Biao: Zhu Yuanzhang is stubborn and suspicious. He has military prowess, but lacks the skills to govern. Enfeoffing his sons will bring the 21.2kReads8.7Score1.9kShelves

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   I highly recommend these books to everyone; they're great! (They're on my bookshelf!)

10. 610 长 Teacher Chang Mao 长矛老师 Beyond the Mountains山外Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted Originally titled “You Sell Swords, I Go Crazy: Together, We Set the Entertainment Industry Straight” [Rebellious CEO × Defiant Top-Tier Star] [Entertainment industry + absurd comedy + dating show + nonsense + memes + shameless antics] Jiang Qiyu transmigrated into a book. She became a brainless cannon-fodder character in a novel about a fake heiress in the entertainment industry. After taking a phone call, she realized the plot was already more than halfway through. Her family had abandoned he 106.7kReads9.7Score12.4kShelves
11. 611 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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    The most rigorous and unprecedented novel to depict the fall of the Han dynasty! My novel features vivid character descriptions, a reliable historical background, and a plot full of ups and downs that unfolds like a stream flowing to the sea.

12. 612 长 Longevity: I Won't Leave the Mountain Until I'm Invincible 长生：不苟到无敌，绝不出山 A Long Song with One Sword一剑长歌Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing After transmigrating and being reborn, Chu Chen obtained an Immortal Dao Fruit, and from then on, the world had another immortal. He laid low among ordinary people, seeking a way to cultivate immortality and witnessing dynasties rise and fall. He laid low in cultivation sects, witnessing the birth of immortal sects. He laid low in a supreme immortal dynasty, witnessing eras change. Millions of years, billions of years: all for the sake of attaining true immortality. 5kReads8.3Score219Shelves
13. 613 三 Three Kingdoms: Yuan Shu Is an Honest, Decent Man 三国：袁术是个忠厚人 The Azure Future湛蓝色的未来Historical151k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, Yuan Yao becomes the only son of Yuan Shu, the Skeleton King. Cao Cao’s army is bearing down on them, Sun Ce is watching them like a hawk, and Liu Bei has come looking for easy experience, yet Yuan Shu is still asking when he’ll get to proclaim himself emperor. Yuan Yao rubs his forehead. “I know you’re in a hurry, but don’t rush just yet. First, you need to let everyone under heaven know what an honest and loyal man you are.” 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a good book that requires mental effort to read. It has no systematic approach, isn't invincible, and has clear logic.

14. 614 汉 Han Strategy 汉谋 Su Huichen素晖尘Historical166k WordsOngoing Liu Zhan, a graduate student in archaeology at Qingbei, transmigrates by accident to the Three Kingdoms era and discovers he is a member of the Han imperial clan. Thanks to his intelligence and talent, he becomes a disciple of Master Shui Jing, earns the title of the “Ninth Wonder,” and inherits the legacy of Guiguzi. It is said that whoever wins him will win the realm. He forms a bond with the assassin Yun Shu, an alias used by Zhao Yun, and becomes both rival and friend to Sima Yi. At this tim 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You might want to check out this book; it's quite interesting.

15. 615 长 The Longevity Sword, the Immortal of the Mortal Realm 长生剑，红尘仙 Feng Le枫乐Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted [Steady even in the thick of things, sharp-minded, kind-hearted, skilled in both combat and scholarship.] [Upright values, a conscience, and unmatched strength. Keep a low profile to the extreme, and you can afford to live boldly.] A little Taoist priest who has not yet mastered his skills arrives on the Flowing Cloud Continent. True to his unwavering Taoist convictions, he slays demons, exorcises evil, and upholds justice. This book is also titled The Longevity Sword, the Immortal of the Mortal 28.1kReads8.8Score2.8kShelves
16. 616 枌 The Grass and Trees of Fengyu Grow Tall 枌榆草木长 Ni Ergou倪二狗Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication: ensemble cast + rival nations vying for supremacy + political intrigue and strategy + patriotism and national pride + original poetry + memorable supporting characters] [This is a fictional setting, and some historical references should not be taken as fact. This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The plot is carefully developed, the logic is rigorous, and the cast and scope are large. There is no System or golden finger. There are no brainless villains or c 25.1kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    Super good read, the author's writing is excellent ❤️❤️

17. 617 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 1MReads9.9Score162.2kShelves
18. 618 杀 Killing Enemies Makes Me Stronger: I’m Cheating in the Three Kingdoms 杀敌就变强：我在三国开挂了 Blue-Haired Beast Who Loves the Swan喜欢白鹄的蓝毛巨兽Historical675k WordsCompleted On the frontier in the late Han dynasty, a seventeen-year-old youth from a fortified manor unexpectedly awakens the “God of Slaughter System.” Each kill earns attribute points, and the stronger the enemy, the greater the reward! Others train in martial arts for ten years and still can't match him killing a single commandant. Others study military strategy for years and still can't match him cutting down one famous general. Martial prowess, command, intelligence: invest points to grow stronger, a 4.1kReads8.3Score282Shelves

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    Highly recommended! This is a Three Kingdoms-themed novel with a data-driven plot, featuring five key attributes: martial prowess, intelligence, leadership, politics, and charisma. It also incorporates a significant amount of historical knowledge, making the setting quite rigorous. The protagonist starts from the borderlands, the logic is decent, and there aren't too many flaws; it falls into the "power fantasy" category. The protagonist is a native of the area, his growth is commendable, and he possesses strong military abilities. A safe and enjoyable read!

19. 619 快 Quick Transmigration: Every World Starts in Hell 快穿：每次都是地狱开局 Yin Binger音冰儿Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No romance pairings / alternate history / nation and family] [Please don't use AI to generate the heroine. The author commissioned the illustrations at personal expense.] Yin Lingyu is one unlucky girl. In her quick transmigration missions, she always gets the most hellish start and has to roll up her sleeves and climb her way up, becoming the beautiful, tragic woman everyone admires. World One: The top scholar's younger sister, sold into a brothel. (Setting: Li Shimin of the Tang dynasty) Worl 20.4kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves

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    This is amazing! No romance, it's a quick transmigration story. *The first chapter might have some minor flaws; you can skip to the second world first.* The logic is clear and the plot is reasonable. There are no characters forced to become less intelligent to highlight the protagonist, no characters going out of character (OOC) to force a happy ending, and no unrealistic plot points (like no casualties in battle). The characters' emotions are handled very well, and there are no inexplicable feelings for the protagonist to emphasize their charm. The emotions are delicate and realistic, the writing is vivid, and it's easy to empathize (for example, the scene where the protagonist escapes with [unspecified character] in the Three Kingdoms was particularly exciting). Highly recommended!

20. 620 昭 Crown Prince Zhaoming 昭明太子 Lazy Hut Scholar懒庐书生Historical56k WordsCompleted A historical biographical novel centered on Crown Prince Xiao Tong of the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Blending court intrigue, the smoke of war, the bond between father and son, and literary ideals, it breathes vivid life into the framework of historical fact and captures both the warmth and the tragedy of a crown prince who seemed perfect in every way. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two books are pure historical texts.

21. 621 重 Reborn as a Tyrant in the Great Ming 重生大明当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.3M WordsCompleted You think you can secretly collude with the Jian Nu and I won't know? You think you can conceal your commercial taxes and I won't know? The southeast is prosperous, while Shaanxi lies barren for a thousand miles, littered with the starving dead. The court's ministers care nothing for the people's lives or the fate of the realm. They suck the blood of the Great Ming and strip the flesh from its people! Even an ordinary man in a fit of rage can spill blood three feet high. But do you know what hap 17.4kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves

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    Having read so many novels set in the late Ming Dynasty, I think only these three are decent!

22. 622 大 The Great Tang's Ode: Saving the World and Bringing Peace to the People 大唐赋之济世安民 Lazy Hut Scholar懒庐书生Historical153k WordsCompleted This novel tells the sweeping, legendary story of Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang! Most of it is based on real history, though I've added some artistic touches and a few personal insights. I wrote this book because I like an actor. I hope that one day I can see him wearing a ceremonial robe embroidered with the twelve imperial symbols. He would look absolutely wonderful! 27Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 623 三 Three Kingdoms: How Dare You Touch Qin Yilu’s Woman? 三国：我秦宜禄的女人你也敢碰 Shenwu Yiyi神武壹壹Historical649k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] [Supremacy] [Rising to power] [Protecting his wife] Qin Yi transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, taking over the body of a minor figure named Qin Yilu. When he wakes, he discovers that his wife is none other than Du Furen, the woman Lu Bu wants, the woman Guan Yu once desired, and the woman Cao Cao eventually added to his harem of married women. Seeing one lustful man after another set his sights on his wife, Qin Yi seethes with frustration. He decides to flee 393Reads7.3Score103Shelves

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    Based primarily on official history, supplemented by fictional accounts and unofficial historical tales, this book does not depict the legendary battle of the Three Heroes against Lü Bu. The protagonist is Qin Yilu, the cuckolded king under Lü Bu. It focuses on political intrigue! Worth reading and careful consideration!

24. 624 魂 Reincarnated as Fang Yiai: Starting by Treating Empress Zhangsun 魂穿房遗爱，从医治长孙皇后开始 North of South Mountain, South of North Mountain南山以北北山以南Historical1.1M WordsOngoing A skilled physician with a deep knowledge of medicine and a love of poetry, but no medical license, finds himself in the body of the wastrel Fang Yiai. From the start, he draws on his professional experience from his previous life to save Empress Zhangsun, who was destined to die, and wins her favor. Wheelchairs, milk tea, poetry societies, taverns, horseshoes, building up Lantian County, developing Yushan Academy, establishing the Lantian Zoo, intercepting Li Xueyan on her way to Tubo for a pol 412Reads7.2Score105Shelves

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    New book, please support it!

25. 625 我 I'm Just a Coolie, and You Want Me to Become the King of Shanghai? 我一个苦力，你让我当沪上王？ Huang Ermazi Here黄二麻子是也Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: Republic of China: I'm a Big Tough Guy [An impassioned war of resistance! No System, no ripping Japanese soldiers apart with bare hands! Just bayonets in, blood-red blades out!] The protagonist, Lu Yin, transmigrates to Shanghai and joins the Paoge Society. With his three styles of internal martial arts and formidable skills, he takes on the Green Gang, the Hongmen, and other organizations in the glittering world of Shanghai... He navigates the underworld and battles warlords. Af 10.2kReads8.9Score754Shelves

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    So beautiful

26. 626 大 A Stick in the Tang Dynasty 大唐一根棍 My Name Is Wang Dabao我叫王大宝Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Comedy + Suspense + Brainy Wish Fulfillment + Historically Grounded Tang Dynasty] A farm boy with a serious lack of virtue gradually grows into the Tang dynasty's number-one troublemaker (no, wait, strike that). He grows into a pillar that holds up the sky, a beam that spans the sea. If I'm having a good time and you're not, I'll beat you until you are. If I can't reform you, I'll cremate you. I crush foreign kingdoms, dissect the aristocratic clans, discipline princes, and slap emperors I can' 3.1kReads8.7Score237Shelves

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    A novel set in the late Tang Dynasty without a system. The male protagonist rises from a nobody to wield immense power. The story is full of twists and turns, with father and son constantly sabotaging each other. It's lighthearted, funny, and features a group of entertaining characters. There's war, political intrigue, and a mix of loyalty, righteousness, and a touch of wickedness. It's already completed.

27. 627 秦 Great Figures, Major Events, and Strange Tales of the Qin and Han Dynasties 秦汉大人物大事与奇事 All That Remains Are Traces尽是陈迹184k WordsOngoing The great figures of the Qin and Han dynasties did many great things, as well as some strange ones, such as Han Anguo asking someone to pee on him and the so-called "cut sleeve". This book offers a brief collection of these notable and odd events. It may not be comprehensive, so readers are welcome to offer suggestions and corrections! 2Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 628 唐 Tang Schemes 唐谋 Cowherd Boy放牛娃Historical1.8M WordsCompleted He came from modern times, but fate caught up with him and he transmigrated into the body of the infamous cuckolded prince, Fang Yiai. The thought of marrying Princess Gaoyang and becoming one of history's greatest cuckolds was unbearable. So Fang Yiai worked hard, risking life and limb, and resolved to become a thoroughly good-for-nothing wastrel. Surely Li Er wouldn't dare marry his daughter to someone like that. But despite all his careful plans, his dashing charm completely bewitched Gaoyang 246Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All three books on the Tang Dynasty are worth reading, offering unique perspectives that allow us to experience the glorious Tang Dynasty.

29. 629 失 Lost Star Marks 失落星痕 Bai Ling's Death Anniversary白灵死忌Historical543k WordsOngoing In an age of splendid prosperity, beneath the star-studded sky, all living beings abound. Everything in this world that is alive is born to die. Each person’s life is like a script already foretold, playing out ever more intensely along a predetermined path until it reaches an unavoidable end. The world is ordinary, an age of human civilization. If ancient relics bear souls, then the chapters of fate are about to unfold. A life whose destiny has gone astray, pupils drained of starlight. History’ 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I wrote it myself, respecting history but incorporating trendy and innovative ideas.

30. 630 大 The Idle Man of the Tang Dynasty 大唐闲人 Lump疙瘩Historical4.5M WordsCompleted This is the rags-to-riches story of Xu Miao, an ordinary modern man whose soul returns to the Tang Dynasty! He’s fine with being made a marquis, but he wants no part of becoming a chancellor. This young master just wants to live comfortably as an idle man! He clings to Li Er’s coattails, watches the changing fortunes of the Zhenguan era with a smile, enjoys life, and takes in the sight of the Tang Dynasty conquering the world! 1.7kReads8.7Score172Shelves
31. 631 我 I Am the King of Chu in the Spring and Autumn Period 我在春秋当楚王 Little Mage Bread法师小面包Historical2.5M WordsCompleted I've started a new book, Family Cultivation: The Qin Clan's Immortal Path. I hope you'll support it. This is a dazzling age: King Fuchai of Wu marches north to vie for supremacy, King Goujian of Yue endures humiliation and annexes Wu, the Three Clans divide Jin, and the Tian clan replaces Qi. But I, King Xiong Zhang of Chu, am the brightest star of this era. 7.1kReads8.6Score413Shelves

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    No system + minimal technology + rigorous historical accuracy

32. 632 杀 The Pig-Slaughtering Emperor 杀猪皇帝 Meditating Tiger打坐的老虎Historical234k WordsOngoing No System, no transmigration, and certainly no golden finger. Cao Zheng has only a butcher's knife. He has split the heads of the powerful, cut down the hooves of the Jin soldiers' horses, and protected the lives of refugees. From a butcher-shop owner to the leader of Liangshan, from an outlaw hero to a commander fighting the Jin, and finally... When he plants his feet amid the blood and tears of the Jingkang Disaster and lays his cleaver across the dragon throne in the Golden Hall, the peopl 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The details are meticulous, the characters' words and actions are logical, and there is no childishness.

33. 633 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    The historical novel is absolutely brilliant and very enjoyable.

34. 634 大 Great Tang: All My Relatives Are Emperors 大唐，我家亲戚都是皇帝 Wang Zizai王自在Historical1.2M WordsCompleted In the golden age of the Li-Tang dynasty, one man surnamed Wang somehow manages to steal the spotlight. Sure, you're right about everything. Your relatives are all emperors, so naturally everything you say makes sense! With no System and no cheats, watch how the protagonist takes the Tang dynasty by storm. 1.5kReads8.2Score100Shelves
35. 635 年 A New Season Every Year 年年物侯新 I Eat Toads我吃癞蛤蟆Sci-Fi & Apocalypse203k WordsOngoing [Apocalypse, Fantasy, Wuxia, Romance, History] Volume One: Apocalypse, The First Rule Volume Two: Fantasy, Green Hill Volume Three: Wuxia, The Swordsman Volume Four: Romance, Memoirs of My Late Wife Volume Five: History, The Nine-Zhang-High Front Gate Tower —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Volume 5, Historical Text

36. 636 美 The Beautiful Empress Dowager's Number One Guard 美艳太后第一护卫 Descendant of Tang Bohu唐伯虎后裔Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless + Political Intrigue + Martial World Feuds + Rival Beauties + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Cunning] Hao Tian accidentally transmigrated to the Great Kang Dynasty and became a lowly guard carrying a saber. Who could have guessed that at a critical moment, he’d get swept into the struggle between the Empress Dowager and the powerful ministers? The glamorous Empress Dowager: “Hao Tian, as long as you serve me loyally, I promise you’ll rise to prominence and enjoy wealth an 1.9kReads7.5Score216Shelves

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    A unique historical time-travel novel; those who enjoy this genre may want to check it out.

37. 637 汉 Border General of the Late Han 汉末边将 Shy Blade羞刀Historical1.1M WordsCompleted My soul transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty, where I become a descendant of Cao Shen, the founding chancellor. My family is loyal to the death, guarding the frontiers for generations. With national grievances and family feuds to avenge, a young man fights bloody battles on the field. With the Azure Dragon Halberd and the Army-Breaking Spear, I will wipe out every demon and monster among the foreign tribes, then start anew and keep the Han realm safe! In the late Han dynasty, how many com 2.8kReads8.5Score134Shelves

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    He dominated Liaodong, swept away foreign tribes, conquered Goguryeo in the east, attacked Buyeo in the north, and swallowed up the world!

38. 638 锦 Splendid Tang Dynasty 锦绣圣唐 Bright Red Fruit火红果果Historical186k WordsOngoing In the dream, all was confusion... As the sole heir to the throne, I stubbornly went my own way. I disappointed my stern father and harmed my brothers. I trusted treacherous officials and even plotted to kill my own kin. My wickedness was exposed, and everyone turned against me. My imperial father bowed his head and wept as he pleaded with the ministers; my own brother wept blood, his bones broken and sinews torn! When I awoke from the dream... I resolved to strive for strength, hold myself to s 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Closely aligned with history, offering a wealth of knowledge, providing insightful analysis of human nature, and featuring unparalleled poetry, clicking on this means you're about to stay up all night.

39. 639 万 The Tenth Year of Wanli: Taking Up My Post in Liaodong 万历十年：就藩辽东 A Little Bit Vulgar小小俗气Historical1.4M WordsCompleted The tenth year of the Wanli reign was a watershed moment for the Ming Empire. A host of upheavals converged that year, sending the dynasty down a path wholly different from the one laid out by history. Zhang Juzheng, the “Duke of Jiangling,” passed away. With the reformer who had upheld the “Wanli Renaissance” gone, a pillar of the empire collapsed. His unfinished reforms came to an abrupt halt, and old abuses in the bureaucracy returned. Ma Fang, a renowned general on the northern frontier, die 3kReads7.5Score203Shelves
40. 640 大 Great Tang: My Father and I Swap Bodies 大唐：父皇与我互换身体 Lan Mu Shui岚木水Historical310k WordsOngoing After his rebellion failed, Li Chengqian, utterly disillusioned, died of illness in Qianzhou. He thought he would be reincarnated, but instead he became his father and was reborn in the fourteenth year of Zhenguan. Determined not to waste the chance to start over, Li Chengqian decides to play the role of a “father” properly and make up for the regrets of his youth. Little does he know that the “self” he wants to protect is actually his father, Li Shimin! One character is reborn, with two perspec 346Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Both books are good, especially the first one, which is incredibly rigorous. It seamlessly integrates historical materials from both the New and Old Tang Histories. [Kiss][Kiss]

41. 641 四 Fourth Uncle, Are You Going to Pacify the Rebellion in Feng Tian Too? 四叔，你也要奉天靖难？ A Little Bit Vulgar小小俗气Historical452k WordsOngoing In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, the Eastern Palace falls into disarray, and the position of Crown Prince remains undecided. Zhu Yuntong, the legitimate grandson of Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, watches helplessly as his grandfather favors the refined and gentle Zhu Yunwen. He knows that, as a “hardheaded sort,” he has no chance of becoming heir. Rather than let himself be manipulated at court in Nanjing, he decides to request a fief in distant, remote Little Ryukyu. Claiming that he “wishes to d 133Reads—Score104Shelves
42. 642 李 Li Tianxia 李天下 Jian Dicheng简涤尘Historical113k WordsCompleted More than a thousand years ago, during the turbulent Five Dynasties period, a remarkable hero rose to prominence. With his courage and wisdom, he carved out an impressive legacy. Yet fate had other plans, and the end of this hero's story is one that leaves us sighing with regret... Join us as we step into those eighteen years of contests in wisdom and courage, those eighteen years of clashes between literary and military prowess, those eighteen years of dizzying rises and falls... 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel, set during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, depicts the protracted power struggle between the Liang and Jin dynasties, with numerous plot twists and turns. The protagonist, Li Cunxu, is both brave and resourceful, possessing a high level of intelligence. The novel is remarkably historically accurate; while reading, readers not only learn about historical events of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period but also about many other events in Chinese history. This is because the novel seamlessly integrates these other events into its character and narrative, effectively serving its function. Overall, this novel is quite exquisite!

43. 643 大 The Emperor of Great Qin 大秦皇帝 Purple Sandalwood紫金楠木Historical565k WordsCompleted [Mostly true to history] [Wars between nations] [Emperor] [Ensemble cast] His Majesty, the great Second Emperor, has arrived at his loyal city of Xianyang. Reform at home and expand abroad. When power and strength are yours, will you still remain true to your original ideals? No one can escape the curse of the “One Ring”! Title: The Great Qin Emperor 129Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    So you can recommend books too? (Han Bazi illustration)

44. 644 金 The Jin Army Besieged the City and Jolted Me Awake: The Con Artist Was Me All Along 金军围城惊坐起，神棍竟是我自己 One Two Nine Zero壹贰玖零Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [The animated short series is now available. Search for The Song Dynasty's Immortal Master on the Tomato app to watch it for free.] [Hilarious + Master of Bluffing + Plot-Driven + Scheming + Conquest + No Wild Fantasy + Historians, Stay Away] I must've slept too hard. I wake up in the Northern Song Dynasty. Emperors Huizong and Qinzong force me to perform a ritual to drive back the enemy... It's only after putting on a Daoist robe that I realize I'm Guo Jing? The charlatan Guo Jing, who opened t 4kReads8.8Score349Shelves

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    Another Song Dynasty, a Song Dynasty without the humiliation of the Jingkang Incident.

45. 645 唐 The Soul Returns to Tang 唐归魂 Neighbors Across the Four Seas四海比邻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 1.7kReads7.6Score120Shelves

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    I think I'm alright, but my score isn't high.

46. 646 鬼 Ghost Ming 鬼明 Mr. Hengqu Isn't Named Zhang横渠先生不姓张Historical365k WordsCompleted The sun and moon shine above, the mountains and rivers endure forever: glorious Great Ming, vast and mighty China. Could the Manchu Qing regime, huddled in a corner of the realm, really overthrow the Great Ming, which had ruled the land for centuries? What a weighty and profound question. Could it really happen? Even if it could, there must be some hidden secret behind it. In the first year of the Tianqi reign, a great drought struck the land. Officials drove the people to revolt, and uprisings 678Reads—Score102Shelves

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    It's rigorous enough.

47. 647 穿 I Transmigrated as the German Emperor: I'll Restore Germany to Glory! 穿越德皇：我重振德意志！ Spring Field Meow春田喵Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Zhao Zheng, a PhD in history, wakes up to find that he has taken over the body of Wilhelm II, Germany’s last emperor, in 1918! He has only two days before his abdication! Berlin is in turmoil, mutinous sailors seize power, and the Entente powers mass their troops at the border. The once-glorious Second Reich is on the brink of collapse! But armed with a century of historical knowledge, Zhao Zheng refuses to repeat the tragedy! He kicks the arrogant powerbroker Ludendorff aside and seizes iron-fi 44.3kReads8.0Score4.1kShelves

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    This traditional military history book is quite rigorous; it's not unsystematic, but it's not mindless either.

48. 648 水 Water Margin: The Red Flag Begins to Fly over Liangshan 水浒：赤旗从梁山开始飘扬 Thirty-Year Bookworm三十年书虫Historical2.2M WordsCompleted [Water Margin] [Campaign Against the Bandits] [Transmigration] [Weak golden finger] [No Female Lead] [Political Intrigue] [Conquering the World] “We just want to live!” “We farm every day, year after year. We pay our taxes and perform our corvee labor. All we want is to live in peace!” “But the court won’t let us! The Song emperor won’t let us! They exploit us, squeezing us until there’s nothing left! If they won’t let us live, then none of us will! If they won’t let us farm, then we’ll bury the 2.2kReads7.3Score160Shelves

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    The author is a meticulous researcher; they do thorough research before writing, not just come up with ideas on a whim. They've checked everything they could find. [Facepalm][facepalm]

49. 649 大 The Han Dynasty's First Marquis 大汉第一侯爷 Boss Cao of Jian'an建安曹总Historical680k WordsCompleted Champion of the cavalry, charging forth with unmatched valor; six campaigns sweeping across the land, swift as lightning and thunder. He watered his horses in the vast sea, raised a mound on Mount Langjuxu, set the western boundary at the Yellow River, and established commanderies at the Qilian Mountains., Ban Gu My uncle is the great general Wei Qing. My uncle by marriage is Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che. My aunt is Empress Wei Zifu. My cousin is Crown Prince Liu Ju. My younger brother is Huo Gua 220Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Slow to warm up, but so far, "The Legend of Huo Qubing" (literally "The Fierce Warrior") seems pretty good. Recommended.

50. 650 五 Fifty Years of Slaughter 五十年杀戮 Dali Thirteen大理十三Historical111k WordsOngoing From Changping to the Defense of Handan, from Qin law to the military merit system, a sweeping historical epic slowly unfolds. This is a fiercely anti-war novel that takes you into real historical events through the lives of fictional ordinary people. Rarely depicted details of warfare bring that era of bloodshed and turmoil back to life. “Our mission is to keep Zhao Kuo pinned down inside the encirclement, while also preventing's reinforcements from breaking through our lines. That's what we 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely rigorous historical writing, with rare war details.

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