Are There Any Historical Novels Without Transmigration? 有没有历史非穿越的啊啊啊

1. 1 灼 A Brilliant and Graceful Life [Original Novel of the TV Series Starring Feng Shaofeng and Jing Tian] 灼灼风流【冯绍峰、景甜主演同名电视剧原著】 At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted The original novel for the TV series Blossoms in Adversity, starring Jing Tian and Feng Shaofeng, premiering on Tencent Video on August 19. A tale of remarkable heroes and exhilarating wish fulfillment. A sharp-witted female official meets a devoted prince: from a chaotic first encounter to a lifetime together. Mu Zhuohua learned one thing from a young age: once a woman gets married, her life is as good as over. Studying and taking the imperial exams are a woman's only way forward. Staying unmar 9.1kReads9.6Score1.5k14d adds

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   I recommend these books. They are all historical fiction, not time-travel stories. The writing is excellent, the stories are original and unconventional, the plots are intricate and full of twists and turns, and the word count is between 200,000 and 400,000 words, so you can read them in one go.

2. 2 折 Spring Breeze, Broken to Pieces 折尽春风 Shi Jin是今Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted She is the eldest daughter of the provincial governor’s household. She sees through worldly affection, and only money can make her feel secure! He is the great general of the chancellor’s household. He has witnessed every kind of hardship, yet the one thing he can never forget is the smile on her face when she sees money. At their first meeting, he seemed to step out of a painting in shades of lush green, the mountain wind billowing his robe and dazzling everyone who saw him. At their second mee 9.8kReads9.5Score1.1k14d adds
3. 3 中 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History 中国上下五千年 Zhang Qi章祺Historical107k WordsCompleted A History of China Through Five Thousand Years recounts nearly five millennia of Chinese history, from the legendary Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Throughout its long history, the great Chinese nation has given rise to countless remarkable figures: politicians, military strategists, thinkers, scientists, writers, artists, and outstanding women. A History of China Through Five Thousand Years selects events that had a major impact on the course of Chinese histo 10kReads9.5Score1.4k14d adds

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   These historical novels are wonderfully written, with gripping plots and a tight, fast-paced narrative. The writing is delicate, the language beautiful and fluent, flowing smoothly like water. Reading them stirs the heart, ignites passion, and fills one with pride for the Chinese nation.

4. 4 半 A Half-Hour Cartoon History of China (Complete in Seven Volumes) 半小时漫画中国史（全七册） Chen Lei and the Half-Hour Comics Team陈磊·半小时漫画团队Historical203k WordsCompleted Read comics for half an hour and learn the history of China and the world! This is actually a rigorous, minimalist history of China plus a minimalist world history. From the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods to the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and from the Four Great Ancient Civilizations to Europe, Japan, and the United States... Open this book and learn history while laughing until your abs hurt. Half-Hour Comics: Chinese History 1–5: The Spring and Autumn and Warring State 2.5kReads9.6Score72214d adds
5. 5 舍 Chinese History You Won't Want to Put Down: Qin Unifies the Realm 舍不得看完的中国史：秦并天下 Little Clerk of the Bohai Sea渤海小吏Historical166k WordsCompleted In our memories, everything we remember about history ultimately comes down to war. All the rises and falls, accidents, motives, strategies, economic forces, and natural disasters come together to set the stage for wars that change the course of history. Those wars, in turn, condense all our views, impressions, jokes, and imaginings about the past. Through these accounts, the author traces the course of ancient Chinese history. Too Good to Finish: Qin Unifies the Realm takes the rise and fall of 1.8kReads9.6Score54514d adds
6. 6 推 The History Hidden in the Tui Bei Tu 推背图中的历史 Li Chunfeng李淳风Historical196k WordsCompleted The Tui Bei Tu: A “prophecy-style historical novel” in four parts 41Reads9.0Score—14d adds
7. 7 半 A Half-Hour Cartoon History of China (Complete in Five Volumes) 半小时漫画中国史（全五册） Er Hunzi二混子Historical149k WordsCompleted Read comics for half an hour and master three thousand years of history, with a crystal-clear timeline you can recite backward as soon as you finish. Using nothing but hand-drawn illustrations and jokes, Er Hunzi lays out the grand sweep of history with impressive clarity: the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods were like a classroom; the Qin dynasty burned brightly and died young; the Three Kingdoms era came down to three great battles; the chaotic Wei and Jin period was full of oddbal 2.3kReads9.6Score55514d adds
8. 8 读 Read History, Learn Strategy 读历史懂智谋 Zhao Tao赵涛Historical212k WordsCompleted Classic historical stories passed down for thousands of years can still inspire our minds today, and the wisdom of the ancients can still give us strength! The strategies they devised through their own experiences of survival were not only useful in their era, but remain timeless for future generations, offering mysterious and winning insights... Drawing on five aspects: strategy, quick thinking, communication, insight, and social skills, "Learn Strategy from History: Collector’s Edition" carefu 4.9kReads9.5Score77514d adds
9. 9 逃 Fleeing Far Away, Her Leaves Flourish 逃之夭夭，其叶蓁蓁 Linghua Dance菱花舞Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Zhenzhen, the thirteenth princess of Chen, dreams of roaming the world and righting wrongs. When she learns she is the princess of Guifang, her dream changes: find the map of the mineral deposits and found a kingdom. As she pursues her dream, betrayal by those she loves brings her great pain, while people across the various states who want the map plot against her at every turn. Amid all this cruelty and ruthlessness, Prince Hu of Zheng seems to have ulterior motives, yet he is always there to h 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Here are three historical novels (not time-travel) with good writing and unconventional stories that I recommend: The first book features a female protagonist with a strong sense of national responsibility; the second book has a female protagonist who searches for treasure to build a nation, with a romantic subplot interwoven throughout, and a realistic historical background. The third book doesn't have a high rating, but the story is full of twists and turns and is very exciting.

10. 10 一 The Romance of a Twin Flower 一夜新娘 Moonlight Slants, Shadows Clear月斜影清Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted When a woman wants revenge, what can she use as a weapon besides her beauty? When she meets him, she is the sole surviving daughter of a clan that has been wiped out for treason. When he meets her, he is the pirate chief who rules his own island. He cherishes her and dotes on her, but in her eyes he is the demon who destroyed her and took away her freedom. 247Reads8.9Score—14d adds
11. 11 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 615Reads8.3Score13014d adds

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    No gimmicks, no time travel

12. 12 跛 The Lame Prince 跛王爷 Egg Yolk Rice Dumpling with Pork鸭蛋黄小肉粽Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Note: No System, no transmigration, and no harem! [Court intrigue] [Battlefield campaigns] [The people of the realm] The border is under threat. Who will lead the troops to glory on the battlefield and face the enemy?! The crown prince is unfit to rule. Who will support the Second Prince's ascension, and who dares object?! Corrupt officials run rampant. Who will fear a bloodbath in the capital, their mansions swept clean?! The people suffer. Who will criticize sweeping reforms that transform the 28.6kReads8.6Score2.7k14d adds

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    Non-time travel stories are fine, but time travel stories often involve modern elements and use modern language. They like to come up with new ideas, which is incredibly frustrating to watch. And then there are those with systems. Nowadays, people's tastes have become very unique; they just like things that are exciting and satisfying.

13. 13 龙 The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Historical163k WordsOngoing “The emperor in Chang’an, the army of the Wei residence.” The Wei residence’s household troops had become a thing of the past beneath the executioner’s blade, while the emperor in Chang’an lived in constant fear amid troubles both within and without. Does an emperor have some special birthright? Whoever commands the strongest troops and finest horses becomes emperor! Flames raged everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang was now divided among rival regional warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang 57Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No time travel! The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, slow-burn, no system, no cheat codes, no modern technology, no showing off, no mindless, no stupidity, no melodrama, with characters, history, war, calculation, strategy, an adopted son usurps power and controls the regional warlords, eventually unifying the world and continuing the five-hundred-year-old Tang Dynasty!

14. 14 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 50.2kReads9.0Score3.1k14d adds

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    That was amazing!

15. 15 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 15.8kReads8.3Score43714d adds
16. 16 穿 Transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty as a Down-and-Out Official’s Son, I Become a First-Rank Minister 穿越大清落魄官二代成一品大员 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical134k WordsOngoing Lin Wen accidentally transmigrates to the Qing dynasty and becomes the down-on-his-luck son of an official. Facing adversity, he works hard step by step, turns his life around, and ultimately climbs to the pinnacle of power, becoming a high-ranking court official of the first rank. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 17 苏 The Su Family's Castoff Tops the Imperial Exams, and the Whole Clan Begs for His Protection 苏家弃子中状元，全祖哭求我庇佑 Sending You a Smile送你一个微笑Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical fiction + humble beginnings + imperial examinations + power plays + satisfying revenge + intellectual duels + high-IQ protagonist + cunning + ruthless] On a snowy night, I, Su Yan, was cast out of the family and expelled from the grand estate, abandoned like a pawn. I was an illegitimate son who should never have been born, a thorn in my legitimate mother’s side and dirt beneath my elder brother’s feet. They thought I would freeze and starve to death that winter. Little did they know 79Reads6.7Score11114d adds

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    This way, this way, this way

18. 18 我 My Bandit Wife 我的土匪娘子 No Ordinary Fish非池物Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted [Rough-and-tumble bandit magistrate × shamelessly tenacious, eccentric, crooked lawyer] Hua Xiaodao, the boss of Blackwind Stronghold, is ruthless and never wastes words. Halfway through a robbery, the county magistrate drops dead. To keep her brothers from having to beg for food, she grabs the official seal and stuffs it into her arms. “I’ll take the job!” But the waters of officialdom run deeper than she imagined. The art of governance? What the hell would a female bandit know about that? She 53Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No reincarnation, no time travel, no cheat codes. But the character setup is quite interesting. A rough-and-tumble bandit impersonates a county magistrate and pulls a ruthless lawyer from the county onto his pirate ship. The female lead is ruthless and doesn't talk much, while the male lead is a very funny character, a bit eccentric and cheeky, but he's reliable in crucial moments. It's rare to see this kind of "cheeky and strong" male lead.

19. 19 真 The Real Three Kingdoms Is Even More Exciting 真实的三国更精彩 Great Utopia大乌托邦Historical579k WordsCompleted [Authentic Three Kingdoms history | No transmigration, no System, no golden finger] Stop letting Romance of the Three Kingdoms mislead you! Based on Records of the Three Kingdoms, this novel reconstructs the late Han truths that have long been obscured. He Jin’s foolishness brings Dong Zhuo’s chaos upon the land, while Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan struggle to establish themselves. Zhuge Liang excels at governing, but his northern campaigns conceal a weakness. Sima Yi patiently plots, outlastin 1.6kReads7.3Score10214d adds

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    The real Three Kingdoms period was far more exciting than the fictionalized account! This book, based on the Records of the Three Kingdoms, uses humorous and engaging language to recreate that turbulent era.

20. 20 东 Tales of the Western and Eastern Han Dynasties 东西汉那些事儿 Wan Yier万一二Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Liu Bang and Liu Bei were four hundred years apart. Were they really one family? The scene where Emperor Xian of Han was forced by Cao Pi to “abdicate” had Wang Mang already done it once before. Do you believe it? This book bridges The Romance of the Eastern and Western Han Dynasties and Romance of the Three Kingdoms, telling the story of three generations from beginning to end. It starts in the year Qin Shi Huang died. Liu Bang was still a street loafer, and he chopped down a white snake blocki 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A humorous, engaging, and effortless history book.

21. 21 东 Tales of the Eastern and Western Jin Dynasties 东西晋那些事儿 Wan Yier万一二Historical561k WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms fought for so long, only for the Sima clan to swoop in at the end and take the prize? Just how well could an old fox hide, if he waited until he was seventy to make his move? In the Rebellion of the Eight Princes, eight princes from the Sima clan took turns fighting one another, turning a great empire into a hellish start to the upheaval of the Five Barbarians. Meanwhile, in the south, could the delicate balance of power between the Wang and Sima clans withstand a million nort 1Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 22 中 Unsolved Mysteries in Chinese History 中国历史未解迷案 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical2.7M WordsCompleted Chinese history stretches back a long way and is full of fascinating things. Some aspects, however, remain baffling. Scholars have offered their own theories about a few of these mysteries, but most remain mere speculation. This book takes a look at history's great unsolved mysteries. 82Reads6.6Score—14d adds
23. 23 一 The Northern Qi Dynasty of Beastly Emperors 一群禽兽皇帝的王朝北齐 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical1.3M WordsCompleted 1.1kReads6.3Score10114d adds

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    You can check it out if you're interested.

24. 24 三 The Three Kingdoms: Cao Wei's Greatest Strategist 三国之曹魏第一谋士 Code Name: Old Wolf代号老狼Historical201k WordsCompleted No System, just what I know about history. I only remember the famous scenes; the rest comes back to me in bits and pieces. You won’t know how bad it was at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty until you get there. From the start, I couldn’t survive on my own, so I joined the Yellow Turban army with Zhou Cang, Liao Hua, and the others. During the campaign against Dong Zhuo, I led Dian Wei and Liao Hua to charge into the enemy camp alone, earning Cao Cao’s admiration. “Among men, Lu Bu; among horse 27Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a historical novel, a time-travel story. But it doesn't have a system or anything like that.

25. 25 视 Videos Connect the Dynasties: From the Start, I Edited a Tribute to History’s Greatest Emperor! 视频通万朝，开局剪辑千古一帝！ Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Gao Yang accidentally discovers a piece of software on his computer called Editing Across Ten Thousand Dynasties. It claims that any video uploaded can be seen by everyone across all the dynasties. That means emperors from every dynasty, historical figures, and more. Thinking he'd upload a few videos just for fun, Gao Yang posts lists of the greatest emperors of all time, the top ten strategists, the top ten commanders, and so on. But gradually, Gao Yang stops holding back... Lists exposing the 12.1kReads9.0Score75514d adds

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    Let historians and scholars see the live broadcast

26. 26 典 Treasures of China: From the Start, I Talk with the Ten Greatest Emperors 典藏华夏：开局对话十大皇帝 The Flames of War Rekindle烽火重燃Urban3.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Yi transmigrates and becomes the most promising host at the national television network. From the start, he's hosting "Treasures of China" and plans to find actors to portray the great figures of history. Luckily, the System arrives, granting Jiang Yi the power to cross between past and present and speak with historical figures! Li Shimin asks, “If I sign the Treaty of the Wei River with the Turks, will it keep my empire and people safe?” Jiang Yi replies, “Your empire will survive, but yo 30.3kReads9.5Score4.6k14d adds
27. 27 直 Livestreaming Through History: My Videos Are Seen by the Ancients 直播通历史：我刷视频被古人看见 Somebody Who Loves Taro Balls爱吃芋圆的某某Modern Romance818k WordsOngoing Lin Xia was hospitalized for over a month after getting into a car accident while saving someone. With nothing to do, all she could do was watch videos to pass the time. She never expected that people in ancient times would see the videos she watched. Once she was finally able to communicate with the System... Ah!!!! She was mortified beyond belief. The Myriad Realms Communication System had just bound itself to a Host, but before it could even speak to her, she got into a car accident and nearl 2.3kReads9.0Score11014d adds
28. 28 开 Livestreaming the Terracotta Army to Qin Shi Huang from the Start 开局给秦始皇直播兵马俑 A Quietly Hardworking Little Slacker一只悄悄勤快的小拖沓Ancient Romance982k WordsCompleted [Fun History Livestream + No Romance + Just for Fun] "Good morning, everyone. Today we'll be visiting one of the Eight Wonders of the World, the Terracotta Army in the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor." Ying Zheng, excited about the arrival of immortals: Is this my mausoleum? Liu Bang, drinking with Lady Qi in his arms: Hahaha, they even dug up the First Emperor's tomb and turned it into a tourist attraction! Liu Che, planning his campaign against the Xiongnu, glanced over: Once I've finished 543Reads8.8Score10614d adds
29. 29 祖 Ancestor! You're Choosing Consorts? A History Cheat Is Here! 祖宗诶！选妃呢？历史作弊器来喽 Steamed Bun with Red Bean Paste馒头豆沙包Urban1.0M WordsCompleted If you could transmigrate through time and change history, what would you do? "I'd tell the Yongzheng Emperor to stop picking consorts! The West was industrializing at the same time. If he'd worked harder, gotten his act together, and focused more on science, we'd be the ones working four days on, three days off by now!" "If I could transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty, I'd make sure Zhu Qizhen never took the throne. Then maybe the Ming wouldn't have fallen! Long live the Ming for a thousand gener 4.7kReads9.2Score47914d adds

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    The following novels are all historical fiction. Some are lighthearted and humorous, while others are set in fictional worlds. All are highly rated (9 points or higher), so they shouldn't be too bad. I hope you'll like them.

30. 30 被 After My Engagement Was Broken, My Identity as a Poet Immortal Was Revealed 被退婚后，我诗仙的身份曝光了 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical2.8M WordsCompleted New book announcement: My Husband, Be Good. The Princess Is Here to Steal You Away. Thank you for showing your support by checking it out. This book is also known as After My Engagement Was Broken Off, My Identity as a Poetry Immortal Was Revealed. Li Chen’an transmigrates to the Ning Kingdom and becomes an unwanted son kicked out of his home! His background is truly tragic: He began his lessons at three, yet by eleven he still couldn’t recite the Three Character Classic. Then he spent three yea 4.8kReads8.9Score94414d adds
31. 31 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 226.6kReads9.5Score27.3k14d adds

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