Historical Novels with Literary Merit and Beautiful Prose 历史类，文学，文笔好的小说

1. 1 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 92kReads9.6Score12.3kShelves

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   This is a must-read! As a bookworm of over ten years, I can assure you, this is absolutely not a simplistic novel. It's the one I've read recently, and it instantly became my Top 1. The author's ingenious ideas, profound writing skills, and rigorous logic made me fall in love with this book. The ideas it conveys are also invaluable. The female lead is a well-bred lady from an ancient family, whose words and actions are always proper and dutiful. The second female lead is a modern soul, embracing freedom and spontaneity. But don't expect that time travelers will dominate the ancient world. The author shows you the real ancient world and the pitfalls modern people encounter when they travel there. In the end, their ideas clash initially but eventually merge, and they each become better versions of themselves on their own paths of growth. The greatest strength of this book is its logical and reasonable structure. Every character is authentic and doesn't have any forced or overpowered abilities. The author loves every character and treats them fairly. Moreover, her descriptions of the details of ancient life are truly exceptional. After reading the book, I feel like all the knowledge has been added to my brain.

2. 2 大 Great Qin: The Greediest Official of All Time, Praised as a Loyal Minister by the First Emperor 大秦：千古贪官，祖龙夸我是忠臣 Young Master Xuanniao公子玄鸟Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [fiery passion] + [rivalry for supremacy] + [ruthless action] + [no System] In the twenty-eighth year of the First Emperor's reign, after performing the Fengshan sacrifice at Mount Tai, Qin Shi Huang disguises himself as a wealthy merchant to tour the land incognito. To his surprise, he discovers that the local township head, Heifu, is openly accepting bribes, colluding with merchants! He is only a township head, yet his residence is extravagantly luxurious, with hundreds 6kReads9.2Score614Shelves

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   I'm shamelessly recommending myself! The protagonist is cunning and shrewd, the writing style is light and cheerful, and there's no system or romantic pairing. It leans towards farming and technological advancement, while also assisting Emperor Zheng in extending the life of the Qin Dynasty—absolutely no angst. Furthermore, the author is a meticulous researcher and will strive to present a realistic Qin Dynasty, absolutely satisfying those who appreciate detail. The historical research is also quite extensive, ensuring the writing is substantial and supported by historical evidence. If you like Qin Dynasty stories, give it a try—you won't be disappointed! 💕💕

3. 3 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 26.9kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves

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   A blend of historical fiction, fantasy, farming, hunting, and power struggles—this book is definitely worth reading! "Want a wife? The government will assign one, and it'll even be tax-deductible!" A poor hunter casually agrees, and unexpectedly, he receives a beautiful and wealthy bride. With no surplus food, he braves the snow to hunt deep in the mountains to ensure his wife's survival. With the help of his hunting dogs, he reaps a bountiful harvest, only to be ambushed on his return journey by a snow leopard. This thrilling yet sweet farming life just won't stop! Highly recommended.

4. 4 挽 Saving the Dynasty from Ruin: The Revival of the Southern Ming 挽天倾之南明复兴 Rixiangzi日享子Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Zhu Cibi, a second-year history student at Jiangling Yangtze University in the twenty-first century, accidentally falls into the water while out for a stroll and transmigrates, reborn as Zhu Cixi, crown prince of the Southern Ming's Hongguang Emperor. With the Southern Ming facing ruin, its fortunes in decline and its country on the brink of destruction, and the first wave of colonization following the West's imminent Age of Exploration looming, how will he save the nation, restore the Ming, and 353Reads5.1Score—Shelves

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   This is good, it's true.

5. 5 谍 The Little Spy's Rise to Power 谍战小特务的逆袭 Winter Isn't Hot冬天不热Urban2.8M WordsCompleted He is the lowest-ranking undercover agent in the Military Statistics Bureau, yet he can spot Japanese spies in a vast crowd. He is also an expert operative, infiltrating enemy-occupied territory to assassinate traitors who sell out their country and vanish without a trace. Because: “Scanning Eye” in operation... 186kReads9.5Score20.6kShelves

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   Super good-looking →→ Complete version →→ Intrigue + New theme + Sweet and cute + Sweet and doting + Loyal dog and abuse ① Scanning eyes activated! Precisely finding enemies in the crowd, killing them with a single blow in the dark. See how a lowly spy becomes the most terrifying silent blade in enemy-occupied territory. ② Jiang Lin, the White Impermanence, is live streaming! Directly to the underworld, guiding the souls of the dead online, even ghosts are afraid, come and watch! ③ Her stepmother miscarried and she was forced to kneel as punishment, eight domineering uncles rushed to the scene! The weather is getting cold, bankrupting the Lin family! Little Su Bao's counterattack becomes the group's darling! ④ The Immortal Venerable became a demon for her, his hair turned as white as snow: "Nuan Nuan, you are my inner demon." A popular quick transmigration novel, read it now! ⑤ "Eating a piece of candy makes me happy" "But you're not here, even candy isn't sweet" A sweet and soft girl × a handsome and roguish boy, you'll cry after reading it! ⑤

6. 6 大 The Great Ming’s Restorer, Emperor Tianshun 大明朝中兴之主，天顺帝 Rixiangzi日享子Historical529k WordsCompleted Zhu Qiyong, a loser from the 21st century, drowned his sorrows after a breakup. But in the middle of the night, he woke up needing to pee. He got up to relieve himself, slipped, and drowned in his own urine. He transmigrated as the son of Hu Shanxiang in the TV drama The Story of Minglan, and the elder brother of Zhu Qizhen, the Ming dynasty's famed God of War and a hostage in Wala. And so began a very different story of Minglan... 460Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 7 直 Livestream: Healing the Underworld Day by Day, I'm the White Impermanence 直播：阴间治愈日常，我是白无常 Delicious Shimeji Mushroom美味的口蘑Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [Live streaming from the underworld + ghost officer + heartwarming everyday life] Jiang Lin is a White Impermanence, guiding the dead to the afterlife and delivering messages in dreams. One day, he obtains an Underworld Live-Streaming System. He can earn rewards by promoting the culture of the Netherworld. From then on, a miraculous livestream appears in the human world, connecting the realms of the living and the dead. A typical day in the livestream: “Ghost: Stay away from me!” “This really is 22.1kReads9.6Score2.6kShelves
8. 8 福 At Three and a Half, Fu Bao Is Doted on by Her Eight Uncles 福宝三岁半，她被八个舅舅团宠了 Cute Guy萌汉子Modern Romance3.5M WordsCompleted When her stepmother miscarried after falling down the stairs, little Su Bao was punished by being forced to kneel in the snow for a day and a night, then branded a jinx and driven from home. Just as she was about to die, her eight domineering CEO uncles rushed to her side and gathered little Su Bao in their arms! The eldest uncle's face turned icy. “It's getting cold. I think it's time the Lin family went bankrupt.” The second uncle glared furiously. “Anyone who hurts my little Bao will be hunte 23.1kReads9.6Score3.8kShelves
9. 9 不 If the Male Lead Is Out of Reach, the Villain Is a Better Deal 不是男主要不起，反派更有性价比 Taishi Ying太史婴Modern Romance2.7M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of Quick Transmigration: Spoiled and Cherished is now available on Fanqie, the comic is out, and a print edition is in the works. Please show your support. [Sweet romance + yandere, one-on-one] To stay alive, Sheng Nuan must transmigrate into different worlds, play doomed cannon fodder, and save the darkest villains. They're cold-blooded, obsessive, and ruthless, capable of leaving a million corpses in their wake with a laugh and destroying the world with a wave of the 67.4kReads9.5Score6.2kShelves
10. 10 不 No Offenses Against Jin 不轨于晋 Prince of Kaiyang开阳郡王Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Who in history has never had regrets? Zhang Ao, the King of Zhao in the early Western Han dynasty, originally lived in the shadow of Liu Bang’s purge of kings with different surnames, spending his days in constant fear, never knowing whether he would see the next day. Heaven gave him a second chance to be reborn, in the form of Zhang Gui more than four hundred years later. Unfortunately, he now faced an even darker and more degenerate age of Wei and Jin. And so begins a tale of saving a world wh 804Reads—Score101Shelves

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    There is no better book than this one, which combines literature and history very well! The author's writing is rigorous and logical, and the content is very substantial.

11. 11 藏 Hidden in Midsummer 藏于盛夏 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted A heads-up before you start ❗️: One of the side couples is a gay couple, so please skip this if that bothers you. [The print edition under the same title is now available] [Healing × Love that grows over time × Angsty school romance] Sweet, gentle, well-behaved student × rebellious, handsome bad boy That midsummer seemed hotter than any before. The girl in the graduation photo smiled sweetly, with a boy in a white shirt grinning boldly behind her. They met in midsummer, and parted in midsummer t 84.2kReads9.6Score14.8kShelves
12. 12 忆 Remembering Song: The Ultimate Battle of Wits [Northern Song Arc] 忆宋：顶级权谋对决【北宋篇】 Snow at Nightfall夜阑雪Historical501k WordsCompleted [The author is a junior fellow of Dang Nian Ming Yue. Thanks to him for his sincere encouragement and support. I dedicate this work to Those Things in the Ming Dynasty and pay tribute to Dang Nian Ming Yue!] After experiencing so much and seeing all kinds of men and women around us, after growing used to desire and entanglements, deception and temptation, and looking back across history, we have all come to accept things as they are. The core of history, human nature, has never changed over thou 3.3kReads9.4Score450Shelves

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    This is absolutely the best historical novel on Tomato Novels. Written by the junior brother of Dangnian Mingyue, it surpasses all other novels on Tomato Novels. It is a thought-provoking and unmissable masterpiece!

13. 13 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score435Shelves

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    This is an absolutely fantastic and captivating historical novel! It's so addictive, you'll get hooked the more you read!

14. 14 陈 The Chenqiao Mutiny? Not on My Watch! 陈桥兵变？不许变！ The Stone Man Creates Five石头人创五个Historical274k WordsCompleted Reborn into a new life, he unexpectedly became Emperor Gong of Zhou, whose throne had been usurped by Zhao Kuangyin. Amid one crisis after another, Guo Zongxun did everything in his power to reclaim control of the court. Only when he looked back did he suddenly realize that it all could have been much simpler. 251Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    Historical fiction set during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period primarily revolves around the theme of ruling the world through cultural erosion. The protagonist spreads the influence of Chinese civilization, ultimately leading the entire world to speak Chinese.

15. 15 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 51.3kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    Super nice historical novel

16. 16 老 My Dad Is Su Dongpo, My Wife Is Li Qingzhao, and My Bro Is Emperor Huizong 老爹苏东坡老婆李清照老铁宋徽宗 Wen Qingru文卿如Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Tags: No System, not a mindless power fantasy, meticulous historical research, slow burn, personal growth, one heroine An utterly ordinary art student transmigrates as Su Dun, the prematurely deceased youngest son of the legendary Su Dongpo. A quick calculation tells him When his father goes to Huizhou to eat lychees, he’ll be eleven. When his father goes to Hainan Island to eat clams, he’ll be fourteen. When his father is pardoned and dies in Changzhou, he’ll be seventeen. When Cai Jing erects 11.4kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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    This is the book! You can tell from the beginning that it's well-made; the writing is insightful, it has moments of catharsis, catharsis, and seriousness—you deserve to have it!!

17. 17 家 My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han! 家父汉武帝！ The Wise Man's Mutt智者的土狗儿Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Winner of the National Library writing contest] [Top-tier historical storytelling + no System + rebellion + political intrigue + a love-hate relationship between father and son] Reborn in the womb as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han. His father is Liu Che, the most powerful carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BCE! And his maternal family’s lineup is even more outrageous! His mother is Wei Zifu, his uncle is Wei Qing, his cousin is Huo Qubing, and his youn 86.4kReads9.2Score8.1kShelves

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    [No system + Rebellion + Political Intrigue + Love-Hate Relationship Between Father and Son] He was reborn as Liu Ju, the eldest son of Emperor Wu of Han. His biological father was Liu Che, the strongest carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BC! The arrangements made by the bride's family were even more outrageous! With a mother named Wei Zifu, an uncle named Wei Qing, a cousin named Huo Qubing, and a younger cousin named Huo Guang... Tell me how could anyone lose with this lineup? But he was falsely accused of rebellion by a eunuch. He served as crown prince for thirty years. He committed suicide in a daze. ""! How can we tolerate this?! Liu Ju: "Father, my life has been like walking on thin ice. Do you think I can reach the other side?" " Liu Che glanced at the two generals, Wei and Huo, beside him, and said speechlessly, "Eldest son, do whatever you want!" "🥰🥰

18. 18 我 I, a Modern Naval Officer, Rebuild Maritime Supremacy 我，现代军官，重铸海上霸权 Little Sheep and Calf羊小牛Historical236k WordsCompleted Shen Qianfan, a modern naval special operations officer, transmigrates into the glorious Yongle era. He discovers that although the Ming dynasty has the world’s most powerful fleet, it lacks a true maritime strategy. Now that I’m here, the Ming’s ambitions won’t stop at the Western Ocean. They’ll reach for the stars and beyond! He establishes a naval academy, compiles modern treatises on naval warfare, develops breech-loading steel cannons, and launches an all-metal revolution. He’ll make the Mi 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book; it's about the naval battles of the Ming Dynasty. Shen Qianfan, a modern naval special operations officer, is transported to the prosperous Yongle era. He discovers that while the Ming Dynasty possesses the world's strongest fleet, it lacks a true maritime strategy. "Now that I'm here," he declares, "the Ming Dynasty's journey will not be confined to the Western Seas, but to the stars and the ocean!" He establishes a naval officer academy, compiles modern naval warfare manuals, develops breech-loading steel cannons, and creates an all-metal frenzy. He will ensure the Ming Dynasty's dragon flag rises over every sea. Those who offend the Ming Dynasty, though far away, will be punished at sea!

19. 19 大 Ming's God of War, Zhu Di 大明战神朱棣 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical472k WordsCompleted Why do we love reading about him? Because he lived the way we wish we could: if you don’t like it, fight! If you lose, own it! If you win, don’t brag. He feigned madness, played the fool, and even ate pig feed in a pigsty. Then he fought his way from Beiping to Nanjing and seized the dragon throne with his own hands. Zhu Di, the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, was twenty when he was sent to govern Beiping. No one had any faith in this “Fourth Son.” His imperial father suspected him, his nephew trie 19.6kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves

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    The passionate Ming Dynasty, the passionate Zhu Di…❤️👍

20. 20 大 Great Ming: My Father Is Yongle, and I Shall Guard the Realm Forever 大明：家父永乐，永镇山河 I Have Heard of High Antiquity朕闻上古Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Jianwen era, the Prince of Yan entered the capital, took the throne, and adopted the reign title Yongle. A great empire was turning a brand-new page, on the verge of ushering in an age of peace for the ages. A young man from the future transmigrates into the famous “Grilled Meat Prince,” Zhu Gaoxu. Before him stand the brilliant Yongle Emperor, Zhu Laosi; his frail, sickly eldest brother, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi; his beloved nephew, the Good Holy Grandson Zhu Zhanji… 53.4kReads9.2Score4.7kShelves

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    Mainly featuring the Ming Dynasty: historical setting + no system + no cheat codes, no marriage alliances, no tributes, no ceding of territory, no reparations, the emperor guards the nation's gates, the monarch dies for the country, and all that is under the sun and moon is the territory of our Great Ming!

21. 21 莽 Chronicles of the Wilds 莽丛记 Wang Hu王胡Historical386k WordsCompleted [Wuxia chivalry + the nation in peril + torn between loyalty and righteousness + a tragic song of a turbulent age] The first volume of The Record of the Wilds, winner of the Best Long-Form Book Award at Legends Ancient and Modern, is set amid the Song-Jin wars and paints a vivid portrait of ordinary people caught up in the tides of history. It captures the essence of classical storytelling without sacrificing dramatic force: the wandering swordsman Yan Sheng rescues a secret envoy and obtains a 398Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Notes, Jianghu (martial arts world), Imperial Court

22. 22 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Alternate history, imitating various eras

23. 23 大 Great Ming: The Village's Little Top Scholar, Whom Old Zhu Absolutely Adores 大明：乡村小状元，老朱贼稀罕我 Scholar Who Wins a Marquisate封侯书生Historical2.0M WordsCompleted During the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Qiniu, an ordinary four-year-old farm boy, accidentally comes across a silver bell. From then on, he dreams every night of entering a room filled with books: the Thousand Character Classic, the Hundred Family Surnames, the Four Books and Five Classics, collections of successful candidates’ exam essays from every dynasty, and more. With his golden finger and relentless effort, he becomes the top scholar before the age of ten. Beloved by Old Zhu, Litt 18.8kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves
24. 24 十 The Sixteen Kingdoms: The Greatest God of War 十六国：第一战神 Four-Cornered Cat四角猫Historical381k WordsCompleted [Updates promptly every day at 9:00 and 9:10 a.m.] What dynasty came between the Three Kingdoms and the Northern and Southern Dynasties? How devastating was the Uprising of the Five Barbarians? How did the Murong clan rise from a small tribe to dominate the north? How did it fall, and how did it attempt to restore its rule? At thirteen, he was already renowned as the bravest warrior in the army. Through his own efforts, he changed Chinese history several times, earning the title “The Greatest Go 1.2kReads6.5Score102Shelves

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    Unveiling the true history of the Sixteen Kingdoms, the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and the Sui and Tang Dynasties

25. 25 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves
26. 26 朱 Zhu Houzhao: The Worst Temple Name I'll Accept Is Shengzong 朱厚照：朕的庙号最次也得是圣宗 A Weary Bird Returns to Its Old Woods倦鸟落旧林Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty’s Zhu Houzhao + court intrigue + cracking down on corrupt officials + sweeping through Mongolia + crushing the barbarians + opening up a New World] Drowning from the start, with civil officials always trying to kill me! Crush the landlords and put the Ming economy under state ownership! Let the red flags fly and open up nine continents and five seas! Rule the entire world: from the founding to the fall of the Ming, none can rival us! 14.4kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
27. 27 重 Reborn as Zhu Youjiao, Building an Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets 重生朱由校，打造日不落大明帝国 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical681k WordsCompleted In the sixteenth century, as the great Age of Exploration swept the world and Western nations eagerly expanded their horizons, the Ming Empire in the East quietly crumbled under natural disasters and human calamities. Zhu Xiao, a Ming history enthusiast from a later age, is reborn as the Tianqi Emperor, Zhu Youxiao. Watch as he ushers in reform, strengthens the army, leads the Ming Empire to the pinnacle of the world, and launches an Age of Exploration unlike any other for the Great Ming... 2.4kReads8.6Score107Shelves
28. 28 大 Great Tang: The Two Heroes 大唐：双雄 Four-Cornered Cat四角猫Historical334k WordsCompleted The Tang Empire rose from nothing and went from glory to greatness thanks in no small part to the hard work and bold reforms of Li Yuan and his son Li Shimin. We invite all fellow history enthusiasts to join the two heroes of the Tang Dynasty and explore the thorny road they traveled to build their empire. 71Reads—Score112Shelves
29. 29 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 34.2kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves

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    🍉🍉This book, Tomato's only masterpiece, boasts a 9.2 rating from 170,000 reviews. The writing is delicate, relatable, and the literary references are superb. 🍉🍉Jiang Feng transmigrates into the body of a penniless scholar. A computer science graduate in his previous life, he's utterly useless here… Jiang Feng thinks: "All other professions are inferior, only studying is noble," so he decides to grit his teeth and take the imperial examinations! 🍉🍉As he progresses, looking back, he has risen to the highest ranks of officialdom, expanded his territory, and established an unparalleled empire!

30. 30 五 Five Dynasties: He Who Commands the Strongest Army Rules 五代：兵强马壮者为之尔 Dancing Cats乱舞的猫猫Historical401k WordsCompleted During the reign of Shi Jingtang of the Later Jin, the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun had already been ceded to the Khitans. After transmigrating into the body of An Chongrong, military governor of Chengde in Zhenzhou, he has a famous line: “The strongest warrior should be emperor.” Sound familiar? The story begins just after he takes office as military governor: he resists foreign invasion, activates the System, is forced into rebellion, recovers Yanyun, and restores China. 2.1kReads—Score117Shelves

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    An Chongrong, who traveled back to the time of Shi Jingtang, was the one who proclaimed that the emperor was a powerful and well-equipped ruler. He rebelled against the Later Jin, fought against the Khitan, conquered Yan and Yun, and pacified the world.

31. 31 行 With Whom Will the Clouds Finally Rest? 行云终与谁同 Different Paths, Common Ground道不同理相通Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms martial arts / two strong leads healing each other / ensemble of women / political intrigue and growth] She is Ma Yunlu, the wild rose of Xiliang. She draws her carved bow to its full moon, gallops thousands of miles across the yellow sands, yet her father and brothers promise her in marriage to a spoiled local tyrant. On the day she runs away from her wedding, she sheds her red bridal finery and dons armor. “A woman should be a sword, fighting on the battlefield and bringing pea 295Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    [Three Kingdoms Fanfiction, No System, No Time Travel, No Cheat Codes] This is a historical fantasy martial arts novel. [Learned] Ma Yunlu: All crows are black, I won't marry anyone! Zhao Yun: Marriage in chaotic times will only lead to betrayal, I won't marry anyone! [Martial Arts, Traditional Ancient Romance, Three Kingdoms Fanfiction: The Love Story of Ma Yunlu and Zhao Yun] [1v1, No Time Travel, No Cheat Codes, No System, A Match Made in Heaven, Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic X Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Single Female Lead, Mutual Redemption] Also known as: "The Legend of Yunlu in the Three Kingdoms", "The Unofficial Biography of Zhao Yun in the Three Kingdoms", etc. The lonely moon shines only because I haven't seen it. The dim starry river only because I haven't seen you. This book shows the journey of Ma Yunlu, daughter of Ma Teng, the governor of Tianshui, sister of Ma Chao, and wife of Zhao Yun, from a young girl to a female general, and tells her love story with Zhao Yun. (This story employs a dual narrative: the romance unfolds when the male and female protagonists are together, while their growth and development, along with the historical events and wars, unfold when they are apart.) Most historical figures are covered in this book, but its unique feature is its female perspective, offering more insights and perspectives from a female viewpoint… It provides a fresh interpretation of the well-known stories of the Three Kingdoms period from a new angle. (There may be instances where the plot deviates from the timeline of either the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" or "historical records" for plot purposes; the overall direction is similar to the novel. Readers who are sensitive to this should proceed with caution.)

32. 32 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 382.6kReads9.2Score32.3kShelves

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    Wang Yang, a PhD in modern literature, transmigrates to the Southern Qi Dynasty and becomes an unregistered resident. Facing a life-or-death situation, he doesn't invent gunpowder or soap; instead, he uses his essay on the authenticity of the *Shangshu* (Book of Documents) to engage in a heated debate with a group of scholars at the White Tiger Dojo, exposing the supposedly authoritative *Ancient Text Shangshu* as a forgery and shaking the court with his knowledge. On the surface, he's the composed and unassuming young master of the Langya Wang clan, but inside he's a frantic modern man frantically searching for classical texts—a veritable "walking encyclopedia of Chinese knowledge." When the protagonist overwhelmingly cites classical texts, it becomes clear that "those who fight against the noble are all thieves." And knowledge is the sharpest weapon for the lowly.

33. 33 时 A History of the Space-Time Administration 时空管理局历史篇 Nana Brother娜娜娜哥Historical250k WordsOngoing Si Qian is a senior technician at the National Cultural Relics Restoration Center and the youngest master restorer in the country. Then one day, the dragon boat of Emperor Yang of Sui that he was restoring split open. Embedded in the crack was a piece of a modern saw blade. This wasn’t ordinary deterioration. It was a time-space breach, utterly absurd. Someone was systematically erasing Chinese civilization. An ancient being called Taichu intended to make five thousand years of history never exi 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is good for learning history.

34. 34 大 The Great Ming's Number One Troublemaker 大明第一搅屎棍 The Wandering Hanhan行者寒寒Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [No System + No cheat abilities + Saving the Ming + Farming + Hegemony + Colonization + Lie-flat lifestyle] He transmigrates to the spring of Chongzhen Year 11 and becomes the youngest son of the Duke of England's household, doted on by everyone. Having been given a second life, Zhang Shikang refuses to work himself to the bone again. All he wants is to live honestly as a wastrel. But the Ming dynasty is doomed to collapse in just six years, and his whole family will perish without a trace. For 4kReads8.8Score321Shelves

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    A great book from the late Ming Dynasty, highly rated, no system. The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of a noble family and wants to continue living a peaceful life. He believes the Ming Dynasty cannot fall, and thus becomes a strong link between the emperor and his ministers. (=^▽^=)

35. 35 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score256Shelves

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    A corner of China's vast history in pure historical literature

36. 36 抗 Everyday Life in Beiping During the War of Resistance 抗战时期的北平民间 Qi Rushan齐如山Historical53k WordsCompleted A friend said that the area east of Beiping served as a buffer zone, and Tanggu was covered by a treaty, so Japan wouldn't make another move for the time being. I'm afraid this matter... If we fight the war to the bitter end, our allies will naturally help us. After all, if we really lose, they won't be able to bear it either, so we know they'll help. 33Reads8.7Score—Shelves
37. 37 大 Demons in the Great Zhou 大周有妖 Half a Barrel of Empire半桶江山Historical246k WordsOngoing [Transmigration to an alternate world]+ [No System]+ [Wildly imaginative]+ [War against the demon race]+ [More excitement and plenty of big moments to come] “Boom!” The spatial rift grew wider and wider, and countless fragments of the void scattered across the skies above Great Zhou. “Converge!” The chaotic space suddenly stopped twisting. Zhu Yu looked down at the countless demonkin prostrating beneath him, then stepped into the rift… “In a world like this, I could beat any number of my counte —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After the failed restoration of the Tang Dynasty and the continuation of the Zhou Dynasty for a century, the world is once again in turmoil. Court intrigues, local conflicts, and the Buddhist and Ming Cults enter the scene. Watch as the protagonist vanquishes demons and enemies, breaking free from the shackles of space!

38. 38 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 757Reads9.6Score—Shelves
39. 39 历 The Complete Collection of Courtly Tales Through the Ages 历代宫廷演义全集 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Xu Xiaotian brings the secret histories of the Ming, Qing, and Tang courts to life in the style of a novel: the bloodshed of the Nine Princes’ struggle for the throne, Wu Zetian’s political schemes, and the tragic final days of the Chongzhen Emperor... The book has the solid historical foundations of a meticulously researched account, enlivened with the colorful flesh and blood of historical fiction. More vivid than official histories, yet more rigorous than tales of the past, it is an ancient v 131Reads9.5Score—Shelves
40. 40 明 Tales of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court 明宫十六朝演义 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical751k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court delves into the imperial palace, recounting the love and enmity between emperors and their consorts, while ranging widely across history to survey the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you will understand the court; understand the court, and you will understand history; understand history, and the realities of the world will become clear to you. 72Reads9.4Score—Shelves
41. 41 明 A History of the Ming Palace 明代宫闱史 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical734k WordsCompleted Venture deep into the palace to explore the love and hatred between emperors and their consorts; delve into history and discover the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you understand the palace. Understand the palace, and you understand history. Understand history, and the realities of the world become clear. Palace romances are an important branch of traditional historical fiction. 40.9kReads9.6Score710Shelves
42. 42 还 I Have Three Months Left to Live, So Let Me Die in Peace 还剩三个月命，请让我从容赴死 Reclining in the North高卧北Urban169k WordsCompleted From childhood onward, Zhuang Zi'ang was the kind of kid everyone called “the child other parents wish they had”: a model student every year and always first in his class. But after his parents divorced and his father started a new family, he became a child neither parent loved. At just eighteen, Zhuang Zi'ang is diagnosed with a terminal illness and given only three months to live. With his final three months, he decides to let out his rebellious, wild side and be truly himself for once. While 166.5kReads9.8Score19.1kShelves

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    The first book, though not a literary work, had excellent content and writing style. The ninth book, while not as well-written, had excellent content. 😘

43. 43 中 Party Struggles Throughout Chinese History 中国历代党争 Wang Tongling王桐龄Historical151k WordsCompleted Chinese Factional Struggles Through the Ages is a history of power struggles between factions, between factions and imperial authority, and between individuals. Using strategy as its thread and history as its fabric, it recounts a host of tangled stories. Covering three thousand years of factional strife, from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods through the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the book details major events, rises and falls, triumphs and humiliations, and 302Reads7.7Score100Shelves
44. 44 曾 There Was Once a Boy 曾有少年时 Li Haoyuan李浩源Historical153k WordsCompleted Did you know Zhang Jiuling's reason for resigning was, “Mom told me to come home”? Did you know Wen Tingyun got drunk and talked nonsense, somehow turning a winning hand into a complete disaster? Did you know Gao Shi spent ten years penniless before finally rising to high office and becoming a general? These stories from a thousand years ago are more entertaining than celebrity gossip, and much easier to relate to. Chen Ziang, Luo Yin, Wei Yingwu, Li He... They weren't among the Tang dynasty's t 240Reads9.4Score100Shelves

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    Zhou: In the history of China, besides King Wu of Zhou, King Wen of Zhou, Qu Yuan, Wu Zixu, Li Mu, and Lian Po, what other outstanding figures are there? Han: There are also Wei Qing, Fan Kuai, Han Xin, Zhang Liang, Liu Xiu, and Liu Che. Zhou: Why do you only talk about your own dynasty? You should also mention figures from other dynasties. Han: Why do you only talk about your own dynasty? Zhou: My Great Zhou has produced many outstanding figures in its eight hundred years. Do you know Sun Tzu? He was the grandson of my Great Zhou. (Sun Tzu belonged to the State of Wu during the Spring and Autumn Period, which was nominally under the jurisdiction of the Zhou Dynasty.) Qin: So, old man, you're very confident? Zhou (*▽): Of course. Qin: Then who destroyed you? Zhou Tu (艹皿艹): Shut up! "Warning: Qin has been silenced by Zhou for thirty minutes." Shang: You're a sore loser, Zhou? All you can do is silence people! "Hint: Shang Dynasty is silenced for 30 minutes." Zhou <(￣ˇ￣)/: Now it's quiet. Tang: Okay, does everyone know Li Bai? Zhou: Yes, yes. Tang: But do you know him? Zhou: … Han: Isn't there a figure from another dynasty we haven't mentioned? Ming o(*≧▽≦)ツ: You mean the lousy Song Dynasty? No need to say more. Just a piece of trash. Incompetent in both literature and military affairs. Qing: Even the worst Song Dynasty is still better than you. Ming: How is it better? In literature, I have the Yongle Encyclopedia and the Three Great Classical Novels; in military affairs, I have the Battle of Mobei and the Three Great Campaigns of Wanli. How can the weak Song Dynasty compare to me? Moreover, I neither suppress scholars like the slave Qing Dynasty, constantly holding literary inquisitions, nor abolish the imperial examinations and promote entertainment like the barbarian Yuan Dynasty. Yuan: Damn it, how many times have I told you, that's not entertainment. That's called Yuanqu (Yuan Dynasty opera), do you know Ma Zhiyuan and Guan Hanqing? He's from our dynasty. Ming: You dare to fight? Yuan: Come on then, who's afraid of who? "Tang Dynasty launched the An Lushan Rebellion against Yuan and Ming. Yuan and Ming were automatically silenced for 30 minutes because they couldn't win." Tang (#￣~￣#): Enough! Let's talk about the Song Dynasty! Zhou: Right, right, right! Now, let's welcome the rich Song Dynasty to speak. Everyone, please give them a round of applause! Tang: Song is here? Song: Huh? I'm not here? Han: Welcome Song Dynasty, what contributions have you made? Song: First of all, let me state that my Song Dynasty is not weak. Zhou: Yes, very rich. Song: Our dynasty's economy was highly prosperous, and merchants were everywhere. At that time, our capital was Bianliang, and pedestrians were shoulder to shoulder. The earliest billboard in history appeared. People had diverse forms of entertainment, including brothels and theaters. If our dynasty was second in terms of economy at that time, probably no one could be considered first. Zhou: Wow, that's amazing! How did you do that? Song: Our dynasty had a peace period of 120 years. After becoming sworn brothers with the Liao Dynasty at Chanyuan, the people lived in peace and prosperity, foreign trade flourished, and the country was prosperous and stable. Tang: Hmm, what about your culture? How is it developing? Song: Our dynasty's culture was highly prosperous. At that time, people were open-minded and had freedom of speech. Song: Our dynasty had a flourishing culture and technology. Three of the Four Great Inventions originated during the reign of Emperor Renzong of our dynasty. Our culture was the pinnacle of Chinese civilization after the Tang Dynasty. Tang: Song was that amazing? Yuan: How come I didn't know? Tang: If you don't know, read more books, especially those recommended by Shen Qingwen. Yuan: Okay, I'll go read them now. Zhou: Me too! Han: I must say, those books recommended by Shen Qingwen are amazing!

45. 45 岳 The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传 Lord of the Pearl-Returning Tower还珠楼主Historical161k WordsCompleted A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country. 884Reads9.6Score—Shelves
46. 46 朕 The Emperor’s Daily Life 朕的日常 The Ancients Were Trendy古人很潮Historical25k WordsCompleted Read this book as if I were right there before you! A hilarious 360-degree look at the daily lives of emperors, from the Epang Palace to the Forbidden City, and from food, clothing, housing, and travel to marriage and all the rest... A collection of the hottest jokes about emperors throughout history! Ministers will be left speechless, and emperors will weep when they hear them! Open this book and discover: NO. 1: What could possibly make the ruler of a nation beg on the street? NO. 2: A top-stu 1.8kReads9.4Score333Shelves
47. 47 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
48. 48 典 The Classics of China: Livestreaming Across Past and Present 典籍华夏：直播古今 Su Zhiting苏知婷Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Ning An transmigrates and becomes an entertainment livestreamer. But he isn't content with that. He's determined to create an epic masterpiece that bridges past and present through conversation. The System arrives, giving Ning An the ability to travel to any dynasty, meet historical figures, and discuss the past and present with them. When he meets Confucius, Ning An says with the utmost reverence, "Without Confucius, the world would have been shrouded in darkness for all eternity." Confucius ea 2.1kReads9.4Score236Shelves
49. 49 说 The Complete Story of the Tang Dynasty: A Definitive Edition 说唐全传-精编完整版 Long-form Qing Dynasty Legends清代长篇传奇小说Historical360k WordsCompleted The definitive account of the heroes of the Sui and Tang dynasties. From Qin Qiong rescuing the emperor at Lintong to Li Shimin’s Xuanwu Gate Incident, it establishes Li Yuanba’s legend as the mightiest hero of the Sui and Tang. Classic episodes such as the oath of brotherhood at Wagang Stronghold and Cheng Yaojin proclaiming himself emperor fuse historical fiction with the traditions of folk storytelling, laying the framework for later narratives about the Sui and Tang. 66Reads9.7Score—Shelves
50. 50 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 81.1kReads9.7Score14.1kShelves

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