Looking for High-Quality Historical Fiction. No Mindless Power Trips or Brain-Dead Plotting 求高质量历史文，不要无脑爽文，降智的也不要来

1. 651 大 Age of Discovery: Ruling the Seven Seas 大航海：七海纵横 Jialuowasi伽罗瓦斯Anime Fanfiction1.5M WordsOngoing (No formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no brainless protagonist, no arrogant chosen one. Enter at your own risk!) 1531, the dawn of the Age of Discovery! Ma Hengyuan, a hardcore gamer, transmigrates to the 16th century with his experience from a max-level run of Age of Discovery. He becomes Frederick Correia, a fallen Portuguese noble! This is the most barbaric of times, and also the most golden. Gold coins fly alongside cannon fire, while spices share their color with blood. Ahead 5.4kReads8.8Score744Shelves

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   If you're looking to understand the global landscape of the 16th-century transition from the Middle Ages to the modern era, and are tired of the endless stories of time-travel to the Ming, Song, or Tang dynasties, and want a European perspective, this is an excellent choice. Without any mind-numbing system, the protagonist begins as a down-on-his-luck nobleman in Lisbon, delving into realistic maritime technology, port taxes, cross-border financial discounting, and the true cost of living for sailors' families. It not only meticulously examines the hydrodynamics and monsoon patterns of the time but also incisively dissects the court intrigues between the Habsburgs, the Ottoman Empire, and England. It's a masterpiece that combines historical depth with top-tier intellectual battles.

2. 652 大 Great Ming: I Suppress All Nations with the Charm Seal 大明：我以魅印镇万邦 Peach Blossoms and Fading Snow桃花残雪Historical277k WordsOngoing A single Charm Seal links 108 adult enchantress spirits from every continent. Each has old grudges, ambitions, and a place she longs to call home, yet amid the chaos of the age, they choose of their own accord to stand beside Shen Yan. When falsified history swallows the Ming Dynasty, and the names and memories of everyone under heaven are about to be erased, Shen Yan forges alliances with the Charm Seal and sets boundaries with the Celestial Atlas, leading his 108 beloved companions across coun —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Incredibly mind-bending alternate history. Multiple female leads. Absolutely the best historical fiction ever! Striving to be the best historical fiction ever! A must-read for Ming Dynasty fans, using a "pseudo-history" that Ming Dynasty fans love as the main plot, unfolding an exploration and winning over the female leads!

3. 653 大 Great Ming: Zhu Zhanji, Submit the Tumu Fortress Dungeon 大明：朱瞻基，上交土木堡副本 Yan Guan烟关Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Zhanji becomes Zhu Di's legitimate eldest grandson and the imperial heir. He binds himself to the Any-Door System: completing its missions earns him generous rewards! Ding! Mission issued: The emperor has been captured, the country has fallen, and the dynasty is in peril! Mission issued: Destroy the foreign enemies, purge the government from within, and educate the descendants! Zhu Zhanji decides to hand the dungeon over to Zhu Di, bind it to the fat 7.9kReads8.7Score290Shelves
4. 654 三 The Romance of the Three Kingdoms' Beauties 三国群美传 Guan Yu Doesn't Brag关羽不吹牛Historical3.7M WordsOngoing Ling Yun, a special forces soldier, unexpectedly transmigrates to the late Eastern Han, finding himself in the chaotic Three Kingdoms, where warlords vie for supremacy. With the iron-willed strategies and combat experience of a modern soldier, he makes a name for himself amid the turmoil. No longer a lone hero from a traditional Three Kingdoms tale, he wins people over with his distinct charisma and exceptional ambition, gathering a host of civil and military officials and winning the hearts of 970Reads8.3Score105Shelves

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   Breaking away from traditional Three Kingdoms narratives, *The Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Beauties* is a worthwhile read. Amidst the ravages of war, the protagonist, an outsider, struggles to rise through the ranks, relying on strategy to win over heroes and find companionship with numerous beautiful women. Balancing grand ambitions with human warmth, the story is full of twists and turns and immersive atmosphere.

5. 655 诺 Noyaka's Culinary Travelogue 诺雅卡美食游记 Nian Xiling年夕令Eastern Fantasy669k WordsOngoing [Western Fantasy] + [Japanese Light Novel] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Adventurers' Daily Life] + [Gourmet] On the continent of Noyaka, humans, beastfolk, demi-humans, elves, and all the other races each occupied a corner of the land. That year, something of modest importance happened in the human kingdom of Vicania. The noble Kamikawa family welcomed a new child, a girl named Kamikawa Yuu. In the years to come, Yuu, who dreamed of becoming an adventurer, and a soul adrift from another world would enco 3kReads—Score120Shelves

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   The subject matter is unique, the ideas are original, and the plot is full of twists and turns—it's very entertaining.

6. 656 穿 Transmigrate to the Tang Dynasty: One Coin Returns as Ten Thousand 穿越大唐：一文钱返万贯 Bold Old Luo张狂老罗Historical500k WordsOngoing Lei Yin died in the dead of night while working overtime. When he opened his eyes again, he was lying in the mud of Chang’an’s West Market, blood running from the back of his head. If he couldn’t pay back five strings of cash within three days, this rickety shop would belong to the Sun family. It was the thirteenth year of Tianbao, in Chang’an at the height of its golden age. All nations paid tribute, and granaries overflowed with rice. Yet he was the poorest person on this street: eighteen year 1.3kReads—Score234Shelves

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   The beginning was truly tragic. He died working overtime and was transported to Chang'an with only half a bag of flour and a can of salt as his possessions. If he couldn't repay five strings of cash in three days, the shop would be taken away. His words "I'll give it to you" really struck a chord with me. His father clutched the wooden plaque until his death. Of the 1,600 people, only 400 remained. Their grain had been robbed by soldiers dressed in government armor. I've always wanted to see how this old case would be resolved.

7. 657 隋 Sui-Tang: I Alone Turn the Tide, and Protect the Sui Dynasty's Eternal Prosperity 隋唐：只手挽天倾，我护大隋永昌 One Sword, One Thought一剑，一念Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Wu Xin transmigrates to the Great Sui Dynasty and obtains an Abstract System. He can grow stronger by driving other people to the brink. Keep your spirits up, don't lose points. That's the way! Wu Xin: Yuwen Huaji, I'm coming for you first thing in the morning! [You drive Yuwen Huaji over the edge. He crashes his head against a pillar in front of everyone. You gain the strength of two elephants!] Wu Xin: Li Shimin, you really think your brother Li Yuanba is invincible? Today I'll show you there' 21.8kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
8. 658 江 Jiang Yue, Song and Ming 江月宋明 Du Du Du Xiaomai杜杜杜小麦Historical782k WordsOngoing The shame of Jingkang remains unavenged. When Zhao Chen awoke, half the Song realm had already fallen. In his desperate bid to survive, he had no choice but to assume the name of the Crown Prince. He was trapped in a lone city, with the Jin cavalry pressing from the front and Prince Kang watching hungrily from behind. But he knew in his heart: though his title was false, the duty it demanded was real. Hold the land, comfort the people, restore the court, and reclaim the Central Plains. As 46.7kReads8.8Score4.2kShelves

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   Prosperous times bring glory, while chaotic times bring suffering. This book does not deliberately glorify any era. It truthfully records both glory and devastation, and the joys and sorrows of thousands of years ago can still move readers today.

9. 659 汉 Han and Chu 汉楚 Three Swords Await Yunqing三剑等云青上Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Since the Han dynasty, the land of China has unfolded like a sweeping historical scroll. The Han dynasty forged brilliant glory through the clash of spears and warhorses. But in its final years, it sank into war and turmoil, battered by storm after storm, until the empire fell. The Three Kingdoms era blazed with warfare and gave rise to heroes. Yet it was no more than a tragic song of a chaotic age, piled with corpses and soaked in the blood of the innocent! The confrontation between the Norther 77Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is good.

10. 660 朕 My Ming Dynasty, I'll Save It Myself! 朕的大明，朕自己救！ Chu Hong, Who Likes Red Pearl Balls喜欢红珠丸的楚洪40k WordsCompleted I will save my Great Ming myself! 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Zhu Yuanzhang transmigrates into the body of Emperor Chongzhen and saves his own Ming Dynasty!

11. 661 风 Storms Over the Great Jin 风雨大晋 Nine One Six九一六Historical1.8M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read my stories. I hope you enjoy them. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 284Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    I really enjoy reading historical novels, and I've finished reading these few carefully; they were quite good.

12. 662 肖 The Redemption of Xiao Shenkè 肖神客的救赎 Alliance Leader Yi Tingru易盟主廷如Eastern Fantasy263k WordsCompleted The ancient divine artifact Moon-Piercing Raft crashes down, striking the peak of Mount Buzhou. On the Wind Emperor's orders, Xiao Shenkè sets out to seize the Five-Colored Stone guarded by the Four Spirit Beasts, Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise, as well as the Red Vulture. Wind Monkey sacrifices himself for justice, helping Nuwa successfully mend the sky. Later, the Yellow Emperor and the Red Vulture, reincarnated as Chiyou, wage the Battle of Zhuolu. Xiao Shenkè a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a story about power, family, and regret. The lights of the Daming Palace burned for thirty-seven years, illuminating the dragon throne, and also the countless bones of the dead. 🌸🖬👍😂😴🌸🤗

13. 663 赤 The Red Tide Overwhelms the Qing 赤潮覆清 Golden Chicken Wings金黄的鸡翅膀Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [No System + No Cheat Skills + Transmigration to the Qing Dynasty + Farming + Rebellion] In the spring of 1673, the twelfth year of the Kangxi reign, Wu Sangui killed Zhu Guozhi, the governor of Yunnan, and rebelled against the Qing. The whole realm rose in response, setting off the greatest upheaval of the early Qing dynasty, known to history as the Revolt of the Three Feudatories. Hou Juncheng transmigrates to the Qing dynasty on the eve of the revolt. Chinese history has veered onto a dark pa 5kReads9.1Score492Shelves

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    Not mindless, not mindless, not helpless—and I'll say it three times: it's not just about the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties; it's high-quality content. It includes the rebellion of two princes in the Northern and Southern Dynasties who seized the throne, only to be killed in the ensuing chaos. It features the rise of the Qing Dynasty during the Three Feudatories Rebellion. It includes the Ming Dynasty's early palace relocation case, which also ended in a counter-attack. It includes the rise of a prince in the late Tang Dynasty who unified the entire country. It includes the Five Dynasties, the Three Kingdoms, and the Qin Dynasty—come and enjoy! No dull moments!

14. 664 天 Sky Screen: My Livestream Connects Past and Present 天幕：我的直播通古今 Seven Lines, Ah七线啊Historical242k WordsCompleted [Historical what-ifs + livestreaming + System + sky screen + past and present connected] By day, I livestream explanations of the history of various dynasties, only to discover that people from ancient times are watching. Connecting past and present means that people from ancient times can come to the modern world, while I can travel to ancient times during the day. Guests who have appeared in my livestream so far include Crown Prince Zhu Biao of the Ming, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, Li Longji, an 376Reads—Score107Shelves

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15. 665 千 A Thousand Years in an Instant, White Hair Like the Moon 千年一瞬白发如月 Light a Lamp in Your Heart 421点一盏心灯421Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsOngoing An unexpected transmigration, a love spanning a thousand years, and a modern man’s romantic adventure in the High Tang: a millennium unfolds in a single instant. Li Zhe, a history student, is playing a game when a phone leak shocks him into the Tianbao era of the Tang dynasty. The moment he opens his eyes, he meets Li Ye, one of the Four Great Tang Dynasty Poets: her white hair shines like the moon, her beauty is bold, and her spirit is free and uninhibited. She assumes Li Zhe is a drunken, pas 106Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Li Ye, one of the four great female poets of the Tang Dynasty, was unrestrained and bold, and later generations called her a female poetic genius!

16. 666 大 Great Tang: The Immortal Who Lived Through Twenty-One Emperors 大唐：长生者，经历二十一帝 Xiao Jiaxu萧佳栩Historical407k WordsOngoing Chen Wang somehow transmigrates to the final years of the Sui dynasty and becomes a disciple of Zhang Zhongjian, the Red-Bearded Guest, one of the Three Heroes of the Wind and Dust. In the fifth year of the Wude era, Chen Wang's master sends him to the Prince of Qin's residence to keep an eye on Li Shimin. He ends up staying there for two years. During those two years, he returns to the mountains again and again, but no matter how hard he searches, he cannot find his master. With no other cho 8kReads—Score428Shelves

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    If you prefer realistic historical novels, don't scroll away. The war scenes and court changes are well-written, with both the passion of galloping on the battlefield and the loneliness unique to immortals, making for a rich emotional experience.

17. 667 穿 I Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty: My Brother Is Zhu Biao, and My Father Is Zhu Yuanzhang 穿越大明，我哥朱标，我爹朱元璋 cgwsHistorical1.6M WordsCompleted On the night of the ninth day of the ninth month in the fifteenth year of Zhizheng, at the end of the Yuan dynasty, rain poured down. The home of Chen Di, a wealthy merchant in Taiping Prefecture, was bustling with activity. Maids and servants hurried back and forth, while the cries of a woman in labor and the soothing words of her maid came from one of the rooms. Ma Xiuying, wife of Zhu Yuanzhang, Left Deputy Marshal of the Red Turban Army, was giving birth. The midwife encouraged her: “Madam, 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book is about Zhu Biao's twin brother, the Prince of Wu of the Ming Dynasty; the second book is about the twenty-ninth son of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, the victor of the Xuanwu Gate Incident; the third book is about Princess Gaoyang's husband, who is not Fang Yi'ai.

18. 668 敦 The Night the Dunhuang Murals Cracked, I Saw the Stars of Four Thousand Years Ago 敦煌壁画裂开的那一夜，我看见了四千年前的星空 A Scroll of the Mortal World一卷人间17k WordsCompleted The Night the Dunhuang Murals Cracked, I Saw the Starry Sky from Four Thousand Years Ago 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Five thousand years ago, interstellar travelers were stranded on Earth. They built signal devices in five locations to serve as gateways to their homeland, and inscribed cosmic information into rocks. The Dunhuang murals hold the unrevealed truth about interstellar communication.

19. 669 盛 The First Rebel of the Glorious Tang Dynasty 盛唐第一反贼 Demon Blade妖刀Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Li Fan transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty and meets Yang Yuhuan! The An Lushan Rebellion is just three months away. In Hebei, An Lushan is sharpening his blades and readying his horses, preparing to march on Chang’an. A catastrophe that will kill millions is about to descend, yet Li Longji and his Tang Empire are still basking in an age of peace and prosperity. No one believes Li Fan’s warnings. To protect himself and the Han people, Li Fan decides to save himself! He beats An Lushan at every tur 36.3kReads8.1Score3.2kShelves
20. 670 快 Quick Transmigration: I Am Ying Zheng, Pay Up! 快穿：朕嬴政，打钱！ Cilantro MSG香菜味精Ancient Romance382k WordsCompleted This story doesn’t involve any film or TV worlds. It’s purely historical quick transmigration. World One: Two Kings of Qin, Li Chengqian, the eldest legitimate son of Li Shimin, King of Qin. 2. The Dragon and the Pig join forces: Liu Rong, the deposed crown prince. 3. Personally kills Hu Hai 1.0: Liu Ying’s twin brother. 4. The childless Emperor Renzong of Song gets an incredibly capable son! A Mix of Film and TV Worlds: I Win with the First Emperor’s Little One, Version 2.0. You can still follo 1.4kReads8.4Score101Shelves

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    The Two Qin Kings, Zheng Ge and Er Feng! I got hooked on this book after reading the previous one, and in this one, Zheng Ge is still as intelligent and wise as ever, decisive in his actions, concerned for the world, in control of the overall situation, loyal and righteous, and trustworthy. I look forward to him and Er Feng working together to build infrastructure, develop the Tang Dynasty, expand their territory, and unify the world!

21. 671 道 The Dao’s Guiding Tomb of Tribulations 道引破劫冢 Xinlei from Wangzhou望州的鑫磊57k WordsCompleted Dao Yin Breaks the Calamity Tomb 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good stories and good books make for a more exciting experience.

22. 672 一 After a Great Rain, I Return to the Northern and Southern Dynasties to Scrape By 一场大雨后，回到南北朝苟活 When the Waters Flow and Flowers Fall流水落花时节Historical175k WordsOngoing Tomato Original. After retiring, Chen Yulou went hiking in western Sichuan. He woke up to find himself transmigrated to the outskirts of Jiankang during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. How can he rise to prominence in an era of chaos and competing warlords? Join Chen Yulou as he ventures into this turbulent, spectacular age. 1.3kReads—Score152Shelves

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    This is a newly published book; feel free to add it to your reading list if you're interested. The subject matter is fresh and original.

23. 673 别 Don't Mess with Me, My Wife Is Princess Gaoyang of the Great Tang 别惹我，我老婆大唐高阳公主 Abode Embracing Stars and Bright Moon抱星明月居Historical1.5M WordsCompleted New novel: "A Longevity Seeker in the Tang Dynasty, But from the Start, I’m at Xuanwu Gate?" Chen Yan, a medical genius, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and becomes the son of a founding hero. His new family has an illustrious history: Two of his uncles died in battle for Li Shimin, and his father gave his life protecting Empress Zhangsun during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. In recognition of the family’s generations of loyalty, Li Shimin grants Chen Yan the title 76.3kReads8.3Score5.3kShelves
24. 674 凤 The Phoenix Rises over the Ming: A Reborn Empress Dowager’s Journal 凤临大明，太皇太后重生手札 Rolling Bitter Melon滚动的苦瓜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Heroine Zhang, Empress: reborn + honest + no pocket dimension + no System + no golden finger] [Hero Zhu Gaochi: scheming + clever] [Story: The tags are wrong and can’t be changed. This leans toward conspiracy theories. No palace intrigue, no household drama, no powerful heroine, and the heroine ends up making a fool of herself. No punishing villains. The main story follows the blunt Zhang Empress, the scheming Emperor Zhu the Chubby, and Zhu Di and Xu Shi through the everyday life of the Ming i 1.4kReads8.2Score118Shelves

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    A female-oriented perspective: Exploring another possibility for the Ming and Song dynasties.

25. 675 挽 The Boy Who Returns with the Wind 挽风归少年 Xinlei from Wangzhou望州的鑫磊36k WordsCompleted Wind-Carried Back to Youth 2Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 676 魂 My Soul Returns to the Tang Dynasty. This Time, Watch Me Turn the Tide 魂回大唐，这一次看我扭转乾坤 When the Waters Flow and Flowers Fall流水落花时节Historical32k WordsOngoing An original Tomato novel. After my soul transmigrates into the An Lushan Rebellion, I open my eyes on the eve of the Battle of Yongqiu. From a first-person perspective, I take part in this war-torn world and witness how Zhang Xun uses the city of Suiyang to crush Yin Ziqi's army of 130,000 and make his name known throughout the land. I'll forge alliances with forces across the realm and gather the heroes of the mid-Tang era. Will I slay my way to victory and become a capable minister who restore 67Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 677 将 The General's Wife Only Wants to Farm 将军夫人一心想种田 Rolling Bitter Melon滚动的苦瓜Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted A farming story turned into an educational account of Zhao Kuangyin, founding emperor of the Early Song. This melon is so drunk. Apart from the protagonist's family and relatives, who are fictional, most of the people in the story are real. Even the personalities of minor soldiers, as well as the characters, events, and policies, are all documented in official histories. For sources, see the Song History on Hancheng.net. Historical fact-checkers welcome. A few caveats before you dive in: First, 25.9kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves
28. 678 百 The Crown Prince Across a Hundred Lifetimes: Defying Fate 百世皇储之逆天改命 The Frog That Leapt Out of the Well跳出井底的蛙Historical171k WordsCompleted Good fortune finally came my way. I was a nobody with no ties, and at last I transmigrated. But why did I have to become Fusu? After struggling against fate and changing my destiny, why did I transmigrate again, this time as Liu Ying, Emperor Hui of Han? Fine, I’ll keep changing my fate. But every time I bring an empire to its peak, I transmigrate again. I was Fusu, I was Liu Ying, I was Li Jiancheng, and I was even Li Chengqian. Am I destined to be nothing but a failure? I refuse to accept it. 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system, no female lead, only the memories of a transmigrator, who transforms into Fusu, Liu Ying, Liu Ju, Li Jiancheng, and other losers, defying fate to eventually become a great emperor.

29. 679 当 Me, With My Spirits Drained: A Heart Full of Dread 当心气散尽的我·满心惶惶 Xinlei from Wangzhou望州的鑫磊12k WordsCompleted Watch Out, My Spirit Is Nearly Spent: My Heart Is Full of Fear 1Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 680 大 Ming 1521: Dragon Abyss 大明1521：龙渊 Playing Chess by the Pine Waves at Night松涛夜弈Historical269k WordsOngoing Longyuan has three layers, and each one is an abyss. In the first month of the fourteenth year of Zhengde, Wu Jie, a physician of the Imperial Medical Academy, rested his fingers on the pulse of the Grand General and said two words: three years. The first layer cracked open, stretching outward from Xuanfu. The capital, Nanchang, and Anlu, the fissure ran beneath everyone’s feet. By lamplight, Yang Tinghe opened the imperial clan register, his brush pausing over the name of a thirteen-year-old bo 118Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is good; the political intrigue has a similar feel to "Da Ming 1566".

31. 681 三 Three Kingdoms: Eight Million for the Governorship of Ba Commandery 三国：八百万买巴郡太守 Little Tangyuan 521小汤圆521Historical344k WordsOngoing (Power struggles, farming, daily life, modern knowledge, with occasional alternate history for the sake of the plot!) In the third year of Guanghe, the Western Garden sells official posts at clearly marked prices. The great clans of Yingchuan fight over the post of governor, the governor of Ba Commandery launches a rebellion, and for half a year, no one wants the job, even for eight million. Jiang Lin, a transmigrator, arrives in the late Han dynasty along with his delivery van and makes more th 8.5kReads7.3Score450Shelves

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    I recommend "Three Kingdoms: Buying the Prefect of Ba Commandery for Eight Million." It begins with the protagonist buying his way into the governorship of Ba Commandery, avoiding the typical "power fantasy" trope of the Central Plains and focusing instead on local governance and geopolitical maneuvering in the late Han Dynasty's Ba-Shu region. The writing style is realistic, without any outrageous plot devices; the characters' actions are consistent with historical logic, and the scenes depicting officialdom, clans, rebellions, and the restoration of peace are all well-developed, creating a compelling ensemble cast. If you enjoy logically sound, historically accurate Three Kingdoms farming novels, this is a must-read. The overall pacing is steady and grounded in reality, making it a worthwhile read when you're looking for something to read.

32. 682 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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    This book is not brainless, has no system, and is not even a typical wish-fulfillment novel, but it accurately recreates the vastness of the martial arts world and the height of the imperial court in the Northern Song Dynasty more than a thousand years ago!

33. 683 开 A Puppet Emperor from the Start: I Summon China's Legendary Heroes 开局傀儡皇帝，我召唤华夏英灵 Little Baozi Is a Bean小小包子是个豆Historical1.2M WordsOngoing On the first day Xiao Cheng transmigrated, the entire court was laughing. They laughed at him for being the most pathetic puppet emperor, and laughed that he wouldn't live to see the end of the year. Xiao Cheng didn't answer back. He was counting, figuring out how many of those smiling faces in the hall would still be around by year's end. On the third day, Gao Lishi cleared out the imperial harem. A month later, Zhang Juzheng's performance assessment system had half the court on its knees. L 5.2kReads7.2Score343Shelves

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    It perfectly meets your requirements!

34. 684 银 The Milky Way's Fetal Song 银河胎鸣 Xinlei from Wangzhou望州的鑫磊12k WordsCompleted The Galaxy's Fetal Cry —Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 685 权 Power and Illegitimacy 权庶 Dumb Little Hippo呆萌的河马Historical314k WordsOngoing My name is Jiang Nuo. When I transmigrated to Great Liang, I was in a dilapidated temple, holding my great-uncle, who had frozen to death. The only thing of value I owned was a jade pendant. It was a token my never-seen father had left for my mother. I heard he was the Marquis of Jingnan, a pillar of Great Liang and a mighty general. Sounds impressive, right? But he doesn’t even know he has a son. I took the pendant to Shangdu and entered the Marquis of Jingnan’s residence, only to discover that 10.8kReads—Score868Shelves

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    This author writes well, but since it's just started, the word count is still relatively low. The protagonist isn't unintelligent, and the logic is good. It's worth reading; it's one of the few historical fiction works by Tomato (the author). [Added to bookshelf][Already added to wishlist][Already added to wishlist]

36. 686 乱 A Chaotic Age: A Poor Farmer in Ma Chu, I Crown Myself Sheng 乱世：马楚贫农，我自封成晟 Star Who Wants Candy想吃糖的星Historical240k WordsOngoing No System, no transmigration, no rebirth. Alternate history, vying for supremacy and building an agrarian empire, rival powers rise to contend for the Central Plains. From poor farmer to emperor. (Slow-paced, realistic style, developing agriculture while fighting for dominion over the realm.) This is the story of a young man who rises step by step from humble beginnings, and of the rise and fall of a real dynasty. Tong Liu has no surname and no given name. He is the sixth child, the son of a t 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Historical Conquest with No System: Early Development Relies on Calculation, Mid-Game Turns into Real Battles, Increasingly Addictive] A blend of history and conquest, with excellent character portrayals. The protagonist is initially a commoner, lacking strength, and must rely on strategy—cutting off supply lines, collecting ledgers, and manipulating public opinion until the enemy can't hold out. In the mid-game, having amassed sufficient resources, the tone shifts dramatically, with one hard-fought battle after another, conquering cities like Weishui, Jianmen, and Jiangkou. ① The protagonist's growth is realistic, without any special advantages; he accumulates resources bit by bit and fights battle by battle. ② Female characters are not just decorative; Amang is a shrewd businesswoman with her own accounts and principles. ③ The combat is layered—accounting is only the initial approach; the sword is the main focus, and the scope expands as the game progresses. In chaotic times, reason is no object; strength is the only true measure of success.

37. 687 我 My Surname Is Chen, and My Neighbor Is Wu Dalang 我姓陈，我的邻居武大郎 Golden Sail金帆Historical75k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the third year of the Zhenghe era in the Northern Song, he lands on Zishi Street in Yanggu, right next door to Wu Dalang! Chen Yuan, a young man from a tofu shop, takes a tumble onto the stone-paved street, and all his memories from his previous life come flooding back. He knows that before long, a sinister plot will unfold. A bowl of medicine will take Wu Da's life, and a shocking massacre will erupt on Zishi Street. Ximen Qing lusts after his sister, Granny Wang lays he 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is delicate and humorous. A farce is triggered by Pan Jinlian's arrival. There are no special abilities; it tells the story of an ordinary merchant family! Wu Dalang is their neighbor, but a misunderstanding arises. The protagonist, who prefers martial arts to literature, will have a long and lucky life. When will Wu Song appear, and what is his connection to the story? 😇😇

38. 688 我 My Days as a Bandit at the End of the Ming 我在明末当贼寇那些事儿 Steel Afterglow钢铁余晖Historical1.1M WordsOngoing (Farming, contending for supremacy, slow burn, no System, not a single female lead.) Transmigrated into the body of an impoverished scholar in the seventh year of Chongzhen, Li Wendong faces a choice when bandits overrun his county: Die by the blade. Or join the bandits. In troubled times, it's better to be a bandit who holds territory than one who roams. Other rebel armies seize grain, money, and women, sweeping up starving peasants and using them to snowball their forces. Li Wendong does th 76.8kReads8.5Score9.9kShelves

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    These two are the first of the new books. The protagonist carefully plans his actions, and the plot is reasonable without any unexpected power-ups. The second book has a tighter plot.

39. 689 远 A Flame in the Darkness Afar 远处黑暗中的火光 Xinlei from Wangzhou望州的鑫磊7k WordsCompleted A fire glows in the darkness in the distance —Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 690 救 I Saved the Empress, Then Came First in the Imperial Exams 救下女帝后，我中了状元 Jumping Frog跳啊跳的青蛙Historical2.0M WordsOngoing Ning Nan transmigrates into a rundown village called Li Jia Village and spends eighteen whole years there. After beating the male lead to the punch and rescuing the amnesiac female lead, he discovers that the male lead has rescued someone too! He forces the male lead to become sworn brothers with that woman, then heads home, satisfied. He checks the fingers of the woman he rescued and, seeing the calluses on her hands, confirms that she really is only the female lead's maid! He sighs and rushes 70.2kReads8.5Score8.2kShelves

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    Can we get more readers to encourage the author to update? This book has really low popularity, but it's fucking good! [Facepalm]

41. 691 重 Reborn in Troubled Times: Fighting My Way to the Throne 重生之乱世奋斗当皇帝 Fish on the Balcony阳台上的鱼Historical315k WordsOngoing Special forces soldier Wu Feng transmigrates into a small mountain village in a parallel world resembling the end of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Poor, starving, and unable even to dream of a bowl of thick porridge. He never planned to become king. He just didn't want to starve to death again. He gathers refugees and builds a stronghold, growing from a single earthen wall to a realm stretching thousands of miles. The world sees him planning every move when sober and sleeping among 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Look at this, the protagonist recruits refugees to build a village, and then contends for supremacy.

42. 692 我 I’m Just Slacking Off, Who Accused Me of Usurping the Throne? 我一摸鱼的，谁污蔑我摄政？ Who Knows Where知向谁边Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy] + [alternate history] + [one heroine] + [nearly invincible] My name is Ling Chen, and I'm in ancient times. To obtain citizenship in the Great Zhou dynasty, I was forced to volunteer for the Vanguard Battalion and go chop people up on the battlefield. By a twist of fate, I rescued an old geezer from the enemy. It was the best investment I ever made. I thought I had latched onto a powerful patron. But... Why am I the MVP when the results screen comes up? That's when I final 32.7kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves

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    You should definitely check out these books; they're so good that I stayed up for several nights in a row to finish them 😍😍😍, though the titles aren't that great.

43. 693 品 Sipping Tea and Admiring the Moon 品茗赏月 Xinlei from Wangzhou望州的鑫磊8k WordsCompleted Savoring tea beneath the moon —Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 694 李 Li Chengqian Takes Charge of the Tang Dynasty, Says I, Du He 李承乾当大唐话事人，我杜荷说的 I Was Once a Fresh-Faced Young Man曾经也是个青涩的少年Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Soul Transmigration to the Tang Dynasty + Defying Fate + Lighthearted Daily Life] After transmigrating into Du He, he thinks he'll get to enjoy the life of a rich young man. Then he realizes it's the seventeenth year of the Zhenguan era, and he's approaching the day when Li Chengqian's failed rebellion will be exposed. And the news of their plot is about to get out! The result will be an execution by a cruel method! Before Du He has even been dead seven days, his beautiful princess wife is alre 15.9kReads8.0Score1.3kShelves

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    The story of Li Chengqian, the deposed crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, is a classic example of a good novel. Don't look at the ratings; just read ten chapters to see if it's a good read.

45. 695 阀 The Rise of the Clans 阀明 Yifan Shi一凡石Historical1.4M WordsCompleted During the Chongzhen era of the Ming Dynasty, the empire teetered on the brink of collapse. In the heartland, rebels crossed south from Mianchi, sweeping across the land like a flood bursting through a dam, with starving people caught in the torrent. In Liaodong to the north, the Later Jin repeatedly broke through the frontier, crossing the Great Wall to plunder at will. Mighty China could not muster a single general able to stand against them. The vast realm was on the verge of ruin, and the he 15.7kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves
46. 696 封 Godhood! On the Eve of the Fall, I Lead Chongzhen in a Desperate Counterattack 封神！亡国前夜我带崇祯绝地反击 Li Yushuiqing立羽水青Historical402k WordsCompleted I transmigrated into the scene of Chongzhen’s suicide, with the Ming dynasty only an incense stick away from its fall! The [National Fortune System] bound itself to me, tying my fate to the Ming dynasty’s. If Chongzhen put a noose around his neck, I’d have to die alongside him! With no other choice, I tore down the white silk and blurted out a prophecy about Wu Sangui surrendering to the Qing, the Ten Days of Yangzhou, and the queue hairstyle and change of clothing. Chongzhen was stunned on the 85Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    I transmigrated to Coal Hill just as Emperor Chongzhen was about to hang himself. My fate was tied to his; if he died, I'd die with him! I immediately tore off the white silk, revealing the Yangzhou Massacre and the forced hair-shaving and clothing changes that terrified the emperor. Then, I pulled out a treasure map, led Chongzhen to raid the cellars of officials, and filled the national treasury with millions of taels of silver, using the funds to pay the army and rebuild the Ming Dynasty's iron army! Even a fallen emperor can turn the tide—this late Ming Dynasty fantasy is so exhilarating!

47. 697 大 Chronicles of the Tang Dynasty 大唐山河志 Ding Ruoshui丁若水Historical624k WordsCompleted The story is vivid, but never frivolous; The narration is lively, but never flippant. Based on official histories such as the Old Book of Tang, the New Book of Tang, and the Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government, this book also draws on more than ten other sources, including the Complete Tang Prose and the Institutional History of the Tang. Every plot detail is grounded in historical records. If you enjoy the breezy style of Those Things in the Ming Dynasty and are tired of stiff, solemn his 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High quality, somewhat like "Those Things of the Ming Dynasty".

48. 698 江 Dreams of Empire, a Heartless Sword 江山有梦剑无情 Xinlei from Wangzhou望州的鑫磊Historical49k WordsCompleted Beneath the peace of the Great Xuan Dynasty, undercurrents surged and danger lurked at court. A healer skilled in the art of the Green Pouch, living in seclusion in the countryside, possessed peerless medical skills. When danger struck, he stepped forward and saved a member of the imperial family with his benevolence and extraordinary abilities, drawing himself into the struggles at court. Within a mountain villa, rival forces lay in wait and plotted against one another. In the countryside, hidd 1Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 699 三 Three Kingdoms: Xiao Qiao, Call Your Sister In 三国：小乔，把你姐叫进来 Brew Little Wine煮小酒Historical3.2M WordsCompleted Zhou Ye transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes the governor’s son, gaining the Strongest Life-or-Death System. While others spend money, I spend my life! All he has to do is recruit famous generals, strategists, and other renowned figures to earn more lifespan. “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have recruited the first-rate warrior Zhao Yun. Complete a history-making mission and receive five hundred days of lifespan...” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have recruited th 33.6kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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    The immortals are numerous and numerous, and everyone has different tastes, so I can only recommend books that I think are good.

50. 700 大 Great Tang: I'm in Suiye City, and My Little Brother Is Li Taibai? 大唐：人在碎叶城，弟弟李太白？ Zhu Sanliang朱三两Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Anxi Protectorate]+ [No System]+ [Three legendary transmigration manuals]+ [Farming]+ [Starting out in Suiye Town] Li Mu transmigrated to Suiye City in the Anxi Protectorate during the Kaiyuan era, becoming the older brother of the immortal poet Li Bai. He had in his hands the three legendary manuals for transmigrators: The Barefoot Doctor's Manual, A Guide to Civilian and Military Personnel, and The Militia Military Training Manual. He had also thoroughly studied the Grand Ancestor's On Contra 6.8kReads8.7Score535Shelves

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