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. 101 穿 I Transmigrate into Cao Cao, and Unifying the Three Kingdoms Is Only the Beginning 穿越成为曹操，统一三国只是开始 Uncle Beef菜牛大叔Historical692k WordsCompleted [Soul transmigration + no System + alternate history across multiple dynasties + harem] Unifying the Three Kingdoms just isn’t enough! If all you do is unite the Three Kingdoms, even boasting to the heavens won’t change how small your ambitions are! Come with me to Europe and conquer the world! Transmigrated into Cao Cao, I’m surrounded by warlords from the start and defeated at Guandu. I gradually turn the tide and unite the Three Kingdoms. Time and space fall into chaos, and heroes from differ 55Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Unify the Three Kingdoms and conquer the world!

2. 102 大 Great Ming: Your Son Zhu Changluo Requests That Wanli Abdicate 大明：儿臣朱常洛，请万历退位 Exhausted Sheep力尽羊Historical1.7M WordsOngoing [Not a beginner-friendly read + historical power struggles + no farming + court factional battles. The author is a seasoned political operator who used to work in government, and knows power games inside out.] After transmigrating, he discovers he has become the most pathetic Crown Prince in the Ming Dynasty. For thirty-two years, he has been everyone’s punching bag. His court robes are patched, his mother has been imprisoned until she went blind, and his father lavishes forty thousand qing of f 44.8kReads8.5Score4.5kShelves
3. 103 大 Great Ming: Tyrant Chongzhen Executes the Vassal Kings from the Start 大明之暴君崇祯开局先诛藩王 Mulin Shanbao霂霖山宝Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [No System!] [Ruthless!] [Shadow Warfare!] [Unification!] The Later Han had a succession of child emperors, while the Ming emperors suffered one unexpected death after another! This emperor is no longer rash and suspicious, nor stubbornly overconfident. He stabilizes the court and slowly consolidates power! First, control of the military. Then, new faces in the court! He gives Sun Chengzong important posts to lull the Donglin officials and balance the court. When someone wants to levy commercial 46.8kReads8.3Score4.4kShelves
4. 104 穿 Transmigrating as Chongzhen: Only Three Months of Imperial Rule Remain 穿越崇祯：只剩三个月国祚 Asking the Sword to Reach the Skies问剑凌霄Historical1.5M WordsOngoing [A happy ending for the heroes of the late Ming + Industrial Revolution + global rule + no System + no harem] (The story is mainly about saving a nation on the brink of collapse and uniting the world under one rule!) Transmigrate as the Chongzhen Emperor with only three months left before the dynasty falls? Then defy fate and change history! Zhu Mingyuan, a modern physics researcher, opens his eyes to find himself as the Chongzhen Emperor. Li Zicheng's army is at the gates. The imperial treasury 100.1kReads8.6Score12.6kShelves
5. 105 奇 The Quirky King's Guide 奇葩王者说 Watching the Ceiling at Night夜观天花板Historical122k WordsCompleted Uncovering the bizarre medical histories of the “Emperors of the Internet”! Identity: Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Profile: CEO of a top-ten global corporation, with 80 million employees and a company the size of several BATs Quirk: A compulsive renamer with severe OCD Identity: Emperor Taizu of Song Profile: Stamped the royal seal on every country he liked, waged wars, and became the world's richest man. He was so obscenely wealthy that collecting commercial taxes kept him busy nonstop. Quirk: A vi —Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   To write good historical articles, one must read official histories. How can one truly understand what those brilliant figures of history experienced without reading official records? Even with the wisdom of later generations, if a time traveler were placed in that situation, would they really come up with a better solution? The ancients were sometimes far wiser than we imagine; we should trust the wisdom of our ancestors! The following books will help you understand the stories of famous historical figures. Regardless of whether it's official or unofficial history, good history is one filled with the brilliance of wisdom!

6. 106 崇 Year Eleven of Chongzhen: From the Start, I Save Lu Xiangsheng 崇祯十一年：开局先救卢象昇 Clear Water, Sky and Clouds清水天云Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Strong logic + meticulous historical research + partly wish-fulfillment + political maneuvering + war + no System + struggle for supremacy + no transmigration No System, no transmigration. He relies entirely on his knowledge of history and his ability to read people, step by step forging a different future for the realm. When Chongzhen wakes from a dream, he discovers that he can see the historical epitaphs above everyone’s heads. [Lu Xiangsheng], Made his last stand at Jiazhuang. His army was w 136kReads8.6Score24.2kShelves
7. 107 大 Great Ming: I, Chongzhen, Will Never Hang Myself! 大明：朕，崇祯，绝不上吊！ Can You Really Transmigrate?真能穿越啊Historical373k WordsOngoing [Reborn + hard-edged history + decisive and ruthless + naval hegemon + no System, but with memories of a past life] On Coal Hill, a strip of white silk brought an end to the Ming Dynasty's last shred of dignity. When Zhu Youjian opened his eyes again, he had returned to the seventh year of the Tianqi era. That year, he was still only the sixteen-year-old Prince of Xin. His imperial brother was gravely ill. Wei Zhongxian wielded power across the court, the eunuch faction controlled the government 55Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 108 唐 A Guide to Settling in the Tang Dynasty (New Edition) 唐朝定居指南（新版） Forest Deer森林鹿Historical157k WordsCompleted This book is a companion volume to A Guide to Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty. In a light, witty style, it introduces many aspects of Tang life, including clothing, food, housing, transportation, language, entertainment, religion, festivals, and social institutions. Starting with the details, it paints a portrait of Tang society, focusing mainly on Chang'an in the early Tang period. This is not a transmigration novel. Its purpose is to tell readers what they would need to know if they transmi 65Reads9.3Score—Shelves
9. 109 穿 I Became the Wanli Emperor's Crown Prince, So Whoever Wants the Red Pill Can Eat It 穿成万历太子，这红丸谁爱吃谁吃 Resting Cloud休息的云Historical2.3M WordsOngoing Reborn as an emperor who has only been on the throne for a month, he faces the Palace Coup and the Red Pill Incident, with treacherous officials within and bandits without. From crown prince to emperor, he plans every step. Great Ming, are you ready to welcome your Emperor Taichang? Nurhaci, are you ready to be put through the wringer? 7.9kReads7.2Score583Shelves
10. 110 我 I’m the Emperor, What Do I Have to Fear? 我是皇帝我怕谁？ Iris Bird 1鸢尾鸟1Urban1.3M WordsOngoing He woke up to find that he had transmigrated into the body of the empire's last crown prince. When his useless father abandoned the country and fled, Lin Feng led his subordinates in a fierce counterattack. Many years later, as the empire rose once more from the ruins of defeat, his subordinates draped the imperial robes over his shoulders. Lin Feng could not help but exclaim, “You people have really made a mess of things for me!” 258.7kReads9.1Score18.8kShelves

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    Look, even though they're all from foreign countries.

11. 111 崇 Chongzhen: My Life Has Been on Thin Ice 崇祯：我这一生如履薄冰 The Clear Breeze Chases Dust, Leaving No Common Souls Behind清风逐尘不留俗人Historical2.0M WordsOngoing (An immersive experience of Zhu Youjian's life and the true nature of the chaos at the end of the Ming dynasty! Not a power fantasy!) At the end of the thirty-eighth year of the Wanli reign, a report that Liaodong postal couriers had frozen to death was being used by a eunuch to prop up a table leg. The rice wasted at banquets by wealthy gentry in Jiangnan was worth more than three years of disaster relief in Shaanxi. Nanmu timber for the construction of the three great halls in the Forbidden Ci 690Reads6.4Score103Shelves
12. 112 崇 Chongzhen! Reclaim the Throne! 崇祯！重征！ Beef Meatballs牛肉丸吖Historical1.3M WordsOngoing After Zhu Youjian hanged himself at Coal Hill, his soul returned to the day his elder brother, the Tianqi Emperor, died in the seventh year of the Tianqi reign, just as Zhu Youjian was about to ascend the throne. He is not a transmigrator with modern knowledge. His only golden finger is the memory of the seventeen years he spent as emperor in his previous life: he knows which decisions led to the fall of the dynasty, whom he can trust, and whom he must not put to use. Every memory was bought wit 3.4kReads6.3Score259Shelves
13. 113 顾 Gu Cheng's Ming Dynasty History Series: The History of the Southern Ming and Peasant Wars at the End of the Ming Dynasty (Complete in Three Volumes) 顾诚明史系列：南明史+明末农民战争史（全三册） Gu Cheng顾诚Historical988k WordsCompleted First, watch Li Zicheng's carelessness cost him an empire. Then see the Southern Ming court tear itself apart and bring about its own downfall! ◆ A History of the Peasant War at the End of the Ming: In March 1644, Li Zicheng entered Beijing, bringing the Ming dynasty to an end. He had been fighting for sixteen years. In April of that same year, Li Zicheng was defeated at Shanhai Pass, and the Qing army entered China. The following May, Li Zicheng died at Jiugong Mountain in Huguang, barely four 224Reads9.4Score—Shelves
14. 114 不 The King of Britain 不列颠之王 Fairly Cute Magic Girl Sauce一般可爱膜法酱Historical803k WordsCompleted The history of medieval England was tumultuous and magnificent. From the Norman Conquest to the Magna Carta, modern civilization gradually took root in England's green fields. Zhao Chen is a modern office worker who has read histories from countries all over the world, but never had a chance to put that knowledge to use. Then he transmigrates to medieval England and becomes an English prince. Just as he's preparing to make his mark and fulfill his grand ambitions, someone calls out, “John,” leav 842Reads7.9Score102Shelves
15. 115 大 Great Ming: I Told You to Hang Yourself, Not Rebuild the Ming Dynasty 大明：让你上吊，没让你重建大明 Tiger of Fire vvvv火之虎vvvvHistorical3.0M WordsCompleted He opens his eyes on the eve of the Jiashen upheaval. Li Zicheng has already breached Beijing, the Manchus beyond the passes are eyeing the capital, and court officials are closing in to force the issue. Faced with a nightmare from the start, what should the Chongzhen Emperor do… This work’s style: history as its bones, art as its wings. It respects real history and does not rewrite established events, using artistic storytelling to fill the regrets history left behind. A note for readers: This 5.7kReads8.9Score478Shelves

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    The title is a bit outrageous, but the values ​​presented are very sound, and the book is filled with detailed historical research. It reveals the truths of the late Ming Dynasty that were concealed by the Qing Dynasty's compiled "History of Ming," especially exposing the true colors of the gentry—it's incredibly satisfying.

16. 116 魏 Handsome Men of the Wei and Jin Dynasties: A Book of Their Strange Tales 魏晋有美男 : 一本书带你看尽魏晋美男奇事 The Ancients Were Trendy古人很潮Historical107k WordsCompleted A life as a beautiful person must be pretty exciting, right? Ancient influencer marketing and a male Victoria’s Secret fashion show A guide to the beauties of the Wei and Jin dynasties, a high-energy version of A New Account of the Tales of the World One book lets you get up close and personal with the dashing figures of the Wei and Jin eras A faithful recreation of historical details Sincerely recommended by the Global Looks Association: If you haven’t read this book, don’t call yourself a beau —Reads8.5Score—Shelves
17. 117 万 The All-Purpose Chat Group: Great Qin and Great Han Emperors Trash-Talk Across Time 万能聊天群大秦大汉嘴炮古今帝王 New Leaves of Southern Henan豫南新叶Historical434k WordsCompleted Li Ai, an ordinary young man from a small town, gets a universal chat group as soon as he appears. The chat group admits emperors in the order of their deaths, starting with Qin Shi Huang, the Ancestral Dragon of Great Qin. Here, Qin Shi Huang and Liu Bang, the founding emperor of Han, trade barbs and jokes, while emperors from each dynasty make their entrances in turn. There’s comedy, history, and more. Please note: Most of this book consists of emperors from different dynasties bantering, maki 48Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    They're all super, super beautiful!

18. 118 1 Restarting Persia in 1941 1941重启波斯 Cola Without Ice可乐不加冰块Historical1.0M WordsCompleted In January 1941, at a critical moment in World War II, Britain and the Soviet Union were about to intervene in Iran and depose Reza Shah. Just then, a soul from the 21st century happened to enter the body of a Pahlavi. Facing this entirely new world, would Pahlavi choose America, the Soviet Union, or Persia? 598Reads9.0Score104Shelves
19. 119 新 New Song (15-Book Edition) 新宋（全15册） A Yue阿越Historical3.4M WordsCompleted No discussion of alternate-history fiction is complete without mentioning The New Song! Fifteen years in the making, the 3.6-million-word novel The New Song has officially reached its finale! Highly recommended by Ma Boyong, Luo Zhenyu, and Han Song! An encyclopedia of the Song dynasty! Its customs, etiquette, clothing, architecture, and institutions have all been meticulously researched. The author worked tirelessly to earn a PhD in history from Sichuan University while writing The New Song. Ma —Reads8.5Score—Shelves
20. 120 不 The King of Britain 不列颠之王 Si Qian肆仟Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Lin Li wakes up in postwar Britain, having crossed into another world. No money? No problem. Raise oil prices by five points. No land? North America is the backyard. No people? Ever heard of specialized security forces? Watch Lin Li stir up the world and carve his path to becoming Britain's greatest ruler. 13.4kReads9.1Score1kShelves
21. 121 视 My Videos Transmigrated Through Time and Space, and I Hit 100 Million Followers! 视频穿越时空后，我粉丝破亿！ Mushroom Go Coo Coo菇菇咕咕Ancient Romance459k WordsCompleted [Historical Livestreams + Video Recommendations + Tool-Wielding Female Lead + Sky Screen] In the 28th century, ByteDance finally made a breakthrough in temporal technology and developed a parallel-timeline observation System. Knowing how curious people were about history buried in the past, ByteDance developed an observation System for historical timelines. It collected historical footage from different eras and streamed it to viewers on the platform. As the observation System traveled throug 1.3kReads8.3Score—Shelves
22. 122 中 The Nine Most Alluring Princesses of Ancient China 中国古代九大公主就是这么妩媚 Liu Xingguang刘行光Historical219k WordsCompleted Are women always so lovely and delicate? Are they truly the very embodiment of kindness and gentleness? Do they never grow from the flower of youth into old age? Just how much of the Creator's favor do they enjoy? What are their worldly pleasures like? Is their love life really as smooth and sweet as the fairy tales claim? How do they make their way through life? Do they never have troubles, or even suffer? They... Princesses may be imperial daughters of the highest rank, but they are women all 126Reads8.7Score—Shelves
23. 123 给 I Livestream History to Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han, and They’re Shaken to the Core 给秦皇汉武直播历史，他们破防了 Let Me Eat More Without Gaining Weight许我多吃不胖Historical574k WordsCompleted Tang Shui is a recent college graduate who became unemployed the moment she graduated. All she can do is throw herself ever more fiercely into preparing for the civil service exam. When she isn’t studying, Tang Shui likes nothing more than scrolling through short videos to unwind. To everyone’s surprise, the videos she watched were broadcast to every dynasty throughout history. The First Emperor of Qin and Emperor Wu of Han were stunned. After watching [Videos from Every Dynasty] Qin Shi Huang: 7.9kReads8.3Score509Shelves
24. 124 法 France, 1794 法兰西1794 Kill Without Burial管杀不管填Historical3.4M WordsCompleted A glorious tale of struggle after transmigrating into a minor German nobleman during the French Revolution and the Directory. “His Excellency Andrew, the great and glorious, arrived in his beloved Paris in 1794.” 956Reads8.9Score104Shelves
25. 125 直 Livestream: Ying Zheng Leads the Team Through Infinite Realms 直播：嬴政带队通关无限 Chess and Ink in Jiangnan弈墨江南Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Alternate history + livestreaming + System + adventure + comedy + no romance] After Qin Shi Huang conquered the six kingdoms and unified the realm, he declared himself to have the virtue of the Three Sovereigns and the achievements of the Five Emperors. He prepared to perform the Fengshan Sacrifice on Mount Tai and report his accomplishments to Heaven and Earth. Just then, a gigantic screen appeared in the sky, with a set of numbers ticking down in its lower-right corner. Everyone understood wh 4.9kReads7.8Score532Shelves
26. 126 中 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History (Complete in Four Volumes, Illustrated Edition) 中华上下五千年(全四册)(彩色插图版) Xie Guimei谢桂梅Historical213k WordsCompleted This book selects one brilliant jewel after another from the five-thousand-year history of the Chinese nation. In clear, lively language, it invites young readers to explore unforgettable moments from the past: the beautiful and mysterious legends of ancient times, the rivalries among states during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the dazzling glories of the Tang and Song dynasties, and the stirring tales of heroes, great leaders, and people of noble spirit. As readers listen to 10.6kReads9.6Score1.2kShelves
27. 127 三 Three Kingdoms: My Father Is Lü Bu 三国之家父吕布 A Youth with Cool Traces凉痕少年Historical412k WordsOngoing Transmigration is as inexplicable as a bow on the front of a pair of underwear… A working stiff is caught in an airplane accident and falls unconscious, only to be choked awake by a bowl of urine. He discovers that his soul has transmigrated into the body of a Qiang herdsman boy in the late Eastern Han. At first, he plans to use his little knowledge of history to contend for the world. But as the plot takes one unexpected turn after another, even the time-traveling tumbler shrimp shows up. Then 594Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    It's a pity the title held me back! People who can't get into novels will say it's all text and they can't read it, but people who like novels aren't reading words, they're reading the code of another world, it's just that some people can't recognize it!

28. 128 天 Sky Screen Recap: Starting with the Ten Most Regrettable Emperors 天幕盘点：从十大意难平天子开局 Child Leading an Ox稚子牵牛Historical336k WordsCompleted “What are history’s greatest unresolved regrets?” Is it the ruler who restored his dynasty, poured his heart and soul into saving his country, only to be imprisoned in a coup and die without a tombstone or mausoleum? Is it the mighty ruler who led five campaigns beyond the Great Wall, bearing the curse of an illegitimate claim to the throne all his life, unable to rest even in death? Or is it the last emperor, who wrote, “A ruler should die with his kingdom,” and still had a blood-soaked imperia 32Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 129 历 History Livestream: From the Start, Taking Emperors on a Tour of the Modern World 历史直播：开局带皇帝们畅游现代 A Pot of Health Tea一壶养生茶Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted [No romance + lighthearted + transmigrate to the modern world from the start] The story opens with the First Emperor of Qin, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Emperor Taizu of Song, and the Ming dynasty's founding emperor traveling to the modern world. Later, all kinds of tourist groups will visit the modern world, while the tour guides themselves will also try to survive in ancient wilderness. Qin Shi Huang: The Great Wall should charge admission! The imperial mausoleum should charge 6kReads8.9Score458Shelves
30. 130 救 A Pastry to Save the Emperor 救驾之饼 Realm of the Void太虚之境Historical746k WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + history + intangible cultural heritage + twists + secret identities + rural life + business + a touch of martial arts + occasional angst + occasional sweetness + a touch of ensemble cast] Scene One: A Chance Meeting in the Countryside Prince (confused, with a child's innocent naivety): “I... who am I?” Chang Lan (gently reassuring him): “Don't be afraid. Rest and recover here for now. This is my family's flatbread shop.” Female physician (carefully examining his injuries): “Don 7Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Step by step, with each step linked to the next.

31. 131 天 Sky Screen Livestream: Emperors Across the Ages Are All Losing It 天幕直播：千古一帝们集体破防 Ka Zi Ka Zi咔滋卡兹Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Zhao Yiqing was a college student who coasted through life, and after graduation she successfully became a shut-in. As the only child in the Zhao family, she successfully inherited the family business. She became the assistant to a glamorous landlady... Perhaps even Heaven had grown jealous of her miserable life. One day, she stepped out of the car right foot first and landed on a banana peel someone had tossed on the ground. When she woke up again, she discovered she had been forced to bind her 16.7kReads7.9Score903Shelves
32. 132 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 57.6kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves

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    It's really good! There's no romantic pairing. Ever since the emperor was struck by lightning, he's gained the ability to read minds and discovered that, apart from his unfavored ninth son who's practically a tablet, all the other princes have their own agendas.

33. 133 开 From the Start, I'm Livestreaming Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu in a Real-Life RPG 开局直播秦皇汉武体验真人RPG Dawn on the Other Side彼方黎明Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Pseudo-history + lighthearted + comedy + livestream + adventure + no romance] After Qin Shi Huang unifies the realm, he holds the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai. When the ceremony ends, a huge sky screen suddenly appears overhead, and Qin Shi Huang vanishes right before everyone's eyes! As the stunned crowd struggles to figure out what to do, the sky screen lights up, and they see His Majesty appear on it! His Majesty has ascended to the heavens! At the same time, identical sky screens appear o 5.1kReads9.1Score522Shelves
34. 134 义 The Loyal Soul of the Righteous Blade 义刀忠魂 Scribe文书匠Historical235k WordsCompleted The Southern Song faces crisis, and loyal men are slaughtered. Li Ying, son of Li Gang, chancellor of the Great Song, studies under the famed general Han Shizhong, who fights against the Jin. Wielding the Dragon-Catching Saber, he is a match for thousands. He campaigns alongside his master, crushing rebel bandits and killing Jin invaders. A pillar of support in the eyes of Yue Fei and Han Shizhong, he burns with a fervent desire to defend his homeland. Then, news of his family’s destruction stri 98Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    I recommend you read this book.

35. 135 历 The History System Launches Its Greatest Rulers Face-to-Face 历史系统开盘点，千古一帝面对面 A Thousand Miles Without a Word千里不言Ancient Romance92k WordsOngoing [History-focused + livestreamed historical retrospectives + System space + no romance + humorous educational content] [Eight protagonists: Ying Zheng, Liu Bang, Liu Che, Li Shimin, Wu Zetian, Zhao Kuangyin, Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Di] As a history System, 233 carefully selected eight renowned historical rulers and brought them together in the System space to show them videos looking back on various aspects of history. Including, but not limited to: [Trending Emperor Rankings: A look at how later gene 61Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 136 开 I Became A Dou from the Start, and a Girl at That 开局成了阿斗，还是个女阿斗 Little Umbrella Monk of Spirit Grass Valley灵草谷的唐伞小僧Historical1.5M WordsCompleted A modern college student transmigrates into the body of A Dou, only to become a girl as well. A little girl hides her gender and steadily seizes power. In the end, she inherits her father's legacy, takes his place, and becomes the Han dynasty's last hope. She revives the Han and unites the realm, ascending to the throne above all. 222Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    They're all historical fiction, covering various genres, and all of very high quality. Quite nice.

37. 137 历 A Livestream of History: Those Short-Tempered Emperors 历史直播，那些暴躁的帝王们 Dumb Little Bok Choy呆萌小青菜Ancient Romance165k WordsOngoing A Ning is a college student with no connection to history as a major, but her love of the subject has driven her to study it devotedly. She also spends her free time making history-related videos. What she never expected was... "Searching for subject number 21123..." "Search successful. Beginning binding..." "The dynasty of so-and-so has fallen!" "What?!" "Everyone, look. This is the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang." "Insolence!" "And this is the Maoling Mausoleum, with a family of three." "Smack!" L 63Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 138 回 Back in the Ming Dynasty as the Emperor's Grandson 回到大明当皇孙 Tea Books and Goldfish茶书金鱼Historical1.2M WordsOngoing My name is Zhu Yingying. I am the eldest legitimate grandson of the Great Ming. My grandfather is Zhu Yuanzhang, founding emperor of the Great Ming. With a single thought, flowers bloom, and I rule over the capital, forging a glorious Great Ming unlike any other. (This is not a transmigration story. Zhu Yingying simply gains a set of memories from a later age, and this is a story of the Great Ming told from his perspective.) 201Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The first book needs no introduction in terms of its reputation. The second book's author has a strong historical background, making it a very enjoyable read. The third book's updates have been sporadic, resulting in a lower rating, but it's still a good book that's just as good as the first.

39. 139 开 From the Start, in a Wheelchair, with Four Poisonous Strategists Helping Me Become Emperor! 开局坐轮椅，四大毒士助我成皇！ Nine-Star Magician九星魔术师Historical649k WordsOngoing [No System] + [ruthless and decisive] + [no harem] + [no naive do-gooder] Assassinated from the start, he is left crippled. The Four Great Poisonous Strategists appear to assist him. A hidden dragon stirs in the depths, as eight princes contend for the throne. The victor becomes emperor; the defeated die. The Xiongnu threaten from the north, and numerous kingdoms lie to the west. Three kingdoms stand in a tripartite balance, until one unifies the realm. This is an alternate-history novel, filled —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A hidden dragon lies dormant in the abyss, eight princes vie for the throne. The victor becomes emperor, the loser dies. To the north lie the Xiongnu, to the west, various kingdoms. A Three Kingdoms stand, vying for supremacy. This book is set in an alternate history, filled with ruthless decisiveness and profound political intrigue, without sacrificing intelligence. It will guide you through the story of a disabled prince who seizes the throne and becomes a wise ruler. A great new book!

40. 140 历 A History Recap: From the Start, I Livestream Anti-Scam Tips to Qin Shi Huang 历史盘点：开局给秦始皇直播反诈 Hush Moon-chan嘘月酱Ancient Romance135k WordsOngoing [Fun historical livestream + female protagonist + no romance] [The System’s existence is revealed after the first episode] [This is the author’s first story. If you find it slow, you can start with the Emperor Wu of Han arc. The writing approach changes there and becomes less rambling.] Unknown small-time uploader Meng Wuyou is secretly bound to a System. Videos she edits transmigrate across a thousand years and are broadcast throughout the dynasties. A sky screen appears above countless paralle 235Reads7.4Score—Shelves
41. 141 回 Back in Republican-Era China to Fill in the Blanks 回到民国做填空 Leaping Carp鲤鱼跃跃Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted [Republican era + System + warlords + two transmigrators] Lu Senluo, a rich second-generation heir and domineering CEO, transmigrated in one fell swoop in the strangest way, becoming the unlucky young master of a warlord family in the Republican era. Fortunately, he had a System that could take him home. Unfortunately, he needed a password to use it. While searching for answers, he met Shi Youyou, who had transmigrated too. Across thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, through national humi 14Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    The historical research is very solid, showing the author's considerable effort. A domineering CEO transmigrates into the body of a warlord's son during the Republic of China era, encountering a female protagonist who has also transmigrated. It's a system-based novel where the protagonist grows up from childhood, written in a lighthearted style yet imbued with historical weight, a bittersweet tale of national and familial sentiment spanning modern and contemporary times, and underpinned by the high-energy passion of several generations.

42. 142 清 I Transmigrated into Jiang Yuyan in the Qing Dynasty and Smashed Qianlong's Head 清穿融合江玉燕，锤爆乾隆狗头 Chilled Honeydew冰镇蜜瓜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Female-oriented Qing dynasty time travel + rebellion and kingship + beating up Qianlong + no romance, feel-good story with a powerful female lead!] After transmigrating to the Qianlong era, Jinfeng became the Fifth Princess, the short-lived daughter of Empress Consort Nara. From the start, she was stranded outside the palace and sold into a brothel? Jinfeng sneered, activated the System, inherited Jiang Yuyan’s peerless martial arts, and slaughtered her way through her enemies. Her birth mother 3.7kReads8.8Score342Shelves
43. 143 位 The Plane Mall: Hiring Ancients 位面商城，召唤古人当员工 Yu Jinjiang钰锦江Ancient Romance234k WordsOngoing [Plane Trading + No Romance + Summoning Historical Figures as Employees + Immortal Heroine] Also known as: Traveling the Myriad Worlds with Historical Figures and Opening a Mall! Have you ever seen Qin Shi Huang obsessively taking apart terracotta warrior figurines? Seen Li Shimin sparring with beastfolk? Seen Liu Che so hooked on games he can't put them down? Seen Li Bai and Li Qingzhao drinking together? Yu Qing has. Ever since she bound herself to the Myriad Worlds Mall System and drew th 51Reads6.7Score—Shelves
44. 144 红 A Dream of Red Mansions: The Bastard Son Becomes King 红楼之庶子为王 Xuan Yuan Guardian轩辕守护Historical1.9M WordsCompleted A Dream of the Red Chamber, and a heart full of unresolved sorrow! A thousand beauties weep, ten thousand maidens grieve together. Their lives are tragic, their fates different, yet all are listed in the Register of the Ill-Fated, their destinies already sealed! But is there truly no way to change them? Watch as a modern soul transmigrates into the Dream of the Red Chamber and rises from the ranks of a lowly concubine-born son to defy fate and rewrite the destinies of the Twelve Beauties! 546Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    All three are good. The first one is a very good Dream of the Red Chamber novel, with excellent writing and content, and it's been updated quite a bit. The protagonist first focuses on literature and then martial arts, achieving the highest honors in the three civil service examinations and being crowned a king through his martial prowess. The second and third books are also good. The second one is a bit exciting, with a reasonable plot and enjoyable content.

45. 145 清 Qing Dynasty Crown Princess: I Swapped Bodies with the Deposed Crown Prince 清穿太子妃：和废太子互换身体 Endless Journey迢迢不休Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The male and female leads swap souls + Alternate Qing Dynasty] Reader’s guide: If you like a mature heroine, start from the chapters charting her growth! A heroine who grows over time! She’s not a strong heroine at the start, but she’ll grow! Please be patient with her! Shi Jingxian transmigrates to the Qing dynasty. She isn’t Fourth Brother’s beloved from a romance novel, nor Kangxi’s cherished darling, nor a spoiled, pampered wife of an idle prince. She is the Crown Princess of the Crown Prin 4.1kReads9.3Score498Shelves
46. 146 当 When My Bedroom Opens Into Great Qin 当我的卧室通往大秦 Cang Er Qi Yao Er苍耳柒幺贰Historical50k WordsOngoing [No romance; parallel world; non-canon; free travel between worlds] There is no romance. The heroine simply idolizes Zheng Ge, and Zheng Ge treats her like his own child. Qin Ning unexpectedly discovers that the bathroom in her bedroom can take her to the Great Qin. Thus begins a fantastical journey. Someone mutters behind another’s back: “Your Majesty, that Zhao Gao is a rotten old man, bad to the bone!” “Your Majesty, look what I brought you!” (obsequiously) (Don’t mind me. It’s just a 73Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 147 北 Northern Song Dynasty Playboy: The Dog-Head Guillotine from the Start, Please Spare Me, Lord Bao 北宋纨绔：开局狗头铡，包大人饶命 Cloud-Piercing Sparrow穿云雀Historical1.3M WordsOngoing What a Chaotic Dynasty! At Kaifeng Prefecture, Bao Zheng presides beneath the lofty mirror, with his three executioner's blades at the ready. At Tianbo Manor, Mu Guiying dons her armor and takes command, guarding the realm. On Mount Liang, 108 heroes gather at their stronghold, clamoring for rebellion. Cai Jing and the Six Bandits control the state finances. Grand Tutor Pang and his cabal of villains hold the military reins. The old rogue Gao Qiu does nothing but cause trouble all day, aside fro 303Reads9.1Score—Shelves
48. 148 白 White Horse Treading on New Frost 白马踏新霜 Ironclanging in a Lonely City孤城打铁声Historical744k WordsOngoing Gu Changan is sixteen. A remnant soldier from the old Northern Camp, a master from a deserted temple, a barefoot girl, a divine black hound, and the phantom of a white horse all come to his side one after another. His father, Gu Qing, has been gone for ten years. His mother, Su Wantang, died suddenly in a single day. Before his teacher was executed, he left behind only a cryptic message. Gu Changan thought he was simply going to save someone. Only later did he learn that the snows and storms of 8Reads—Score408Shelves

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    Who doesn't dream of a spirited young man venturing into the martial arts world?! This book has a touch of wuxia (martial arts) style, and the overall writing is excellent, making it highly readable. [Thumbs up]

49. 149 三 Three Kingdoms: I'm in the Western Regions, and from the Start I Fight My Way Back to Luoyang! 三国：人在西域，开局杀回洛阳！ The Three Kingdoms at the End of the Eastern Han Dynasty东汉末年分三国Historical1.4M WordsCompleted At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, Duan Xiu's memories awaken. It is the sixth year of the Guanghe era, and he is far beyond Yumen Pass, in the city of Ta Qian. Fifteen years ago, three thousand Han commoners of good standing had journeyed beyond the frontier on a mission to open the Silk Road. Now, only a few hundred of those three thousand remain in this lonely city. With the Central Plains on the verge of an age of upheaval, Duan Xiu, driven by his ideals, leads his veteran soldiers in a 3.4kReads8.9Score208Shelves
50. 150 天 Sky Screen: My Modern-Day Commentary Is Being Broadcast on the Sky Screen 天幕：我在现代的讲解被天幕直播 Tangerine Throne橘座啊Historical596k WordsCompleted Li Enfan stood at the lectern and said calmly, “Looking back over the long course of history, some events may seem accidental to us. But given the society of the time and all the forces at work, they were actually inevitable!” “Take the Qin state’s unification of the realm. That was inevitable!” “And Emperor Wu of Han’s campaigns against the Xiongnu? Those, too, were an inevitable result of history!” “From our perspective, Sima Yi’s oath by the Luo River was merely a personal decision. But given 14kReads8.1Score580Shelves

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    This book truly broadened my horizons. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who genuinely loves history.

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