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Historical Male-Oriented Stories Set in an Original Ancient Dynasty, No System 不要系统。自己编的历史的古代男频文。

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I don't want a dynasty from our own history. I don't want stories about transmigrating to the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, or Qing dynasties or whatever. I want a story set in an entirely fictional dynasty, with a crown prince or heir who fights for power and all that.

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1 After the Male Lead Was Possessed 当男主被穿后 A Gentleman Like Blue君子如蓝Modern Romance364k WordsOngoing In romance novels, whenever the heroines are reborn, transmigrate, or transmigrate into a book, they always find themselves a rich, handsome husband. The male leads are madly in love with them, go crazy for them, and smash their heads against the wall for them. But when the male leads get transmigrated into, all the heroines go crazy. 2.2kReads8.9Score131Shelves
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The first book is really good, are there any short stories? What are some ancient Chinese settings? The second book with two male leads is also alright. The third one is good overall, but the rating is a bit low. The fourth one has a high rating and is also very good, but most people say it's for female readers. It's about a woman disguised as a man. No romantic pairing.
2 This King's Sleeve Is Thoroughly Severed 本王这袖，断的彻底 Born Under a Lucky Star八字过硬Two Male Leads562k WordsCompleted [Preorders for The World Cannot Keep What It Loves Most open at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. For the first 15 minutes, signed copies are available with no quantity limit; from 16 to 30 minutes, copies personally signed by the author are available with no quantity limit!] [Two male leads + The prince has a bit of a sense of humor] Everyone knew Prince Pu was gay. Even the man on the imperial throne turned a blind eye. Prince Pu had loved many people in his life. A horseman from the frontier 34.7kReads9.6Score5kShelves
3 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 118.2kReads9.6Score11.4kShelves
4 From the Start, I Was the Villain's Legitimate Son 开局穿成大反派的嫡子 Passion Fruit Pen百香果笔Ancient Romance795k WordsCompleted Ye Chenxu stayed up several nights in a row reading a novel. The author wrote a great beginning but an absolutely terrible ending, and it made him furious. So he worked himself up and wrote a few hundred words of a scathing critique. Who could have guessed that after staying up too long without enough rest, he’d suddenly drop dead? When he regained consciousness, he was actually in the belly of the great villain’s wife. How unbelievable! Now that he’s here, any place can be where he takes off. L 1.2kReads6.8Score101Shelves
5 With Our Ancestors' Blessing, the Great Ming Rises 祖宗保佑之风起大明 Old Man in a Straw Raincoat烟雨蓑翁Historical425k WordsCompleted [No System + Massive Infrastructure Projects + Advanced Technology + Ming Empire] In the final years of the Ming dynasty, society is in turmoil, with natural disasters and human calamities leaving nine out of ten households empty. After Xu Da forcefully drags Xu Xian along, he arrives in the Ming dynasty. With his own strength alone, he will save Chongzhen, restore the people's livelihoods, reclaim Taiwan, and conquer North America. With the help of a host of ancient Chinese scientists, he will 6Reads—Score—Shelves
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[No System] + [New History] + [Major Infrastructure Construction] + [Major Technology] + [Ming Dynasty Empire] At the end of the Ming Dynasty, society was in turmoil, plagued by natural disasters and man-made calamities, leaving nine out of ten houses empty. Xu Xian, tricked by Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da, and others, arrived in the Ming Dynasty. He will single-handedly save Emperor Chongzhen, restore the people's livelihood, reclaim Taiwan, and conquer East Asia. With the help of a group of ancient Chinese scientists, he will build warships, venture into the deep blue sea, and conquer the world. He will create a Ming Dynasty Empire where all nations pay tribute, and even more importantly, a peaceful world where swords are turned into plowshares. "I will make every place bathed in sunlight the land of the Ming Dynasty! I will make every place bathed in moonlight the citizens of the Ming Dynasty!"
6 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 5.7kReads8.9Score476Shelves
7 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 236.3kReads9.4Score27.6kShelves
8 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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The historical novel is absolutely brilliant and very enjoyable.
9 A Proud Son of a Poor Family 寒门骄子 Swallow's Nest Eagle燕窝鹰Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “Transmigrated to ancient times? Don't panic. I was a chemistry PhD in my previous life. Surely I can invent a few things this era has never seen and make a fortune, right?” Watch as the hero puts his knowledge from his previous life to good use, amasses an astonishing fortune, earns the title of top scholar, marries a beautiful heiress, reaches the pinnacle of life, and changes the entire world... 14.9kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves
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Dear fellow book lovers, here are some novels I've been reading recently that I recommend to those of you experiencing a reading slump. I've accumulated over 5000 hours of reading time, and I've diligently finished every single novel. I've also joined the Tomato Novels author team, and I'd like to share my favorite novels with you all, hoping to learn from you all!
10 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
11 The Laid-Back Life of a Marquis’s Bastard Son 穿成侯府庶子的摆烂生活 April Thirty-Three四月三三Historical600k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + historical setting + non-virgin male lead + ordinary protagonist with no golden finger] Chen Heyu, a fine young man of the modern age, transmigrates into the body of a good-for-nothing ancient playboy. He is a middle-aged widower with children, a low-ranking son born to a concubine, and not a single money-making skill to his name. He does, however, have plenty of ways to spend money and a mountain of debts from his romantic escapades. To avoid another beating from his father, 35.8kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves
12 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.7kShelves
13 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 a superb historical novel that is both excellent and very enjoyable.
14 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14.8kReads8.3Score931Shelves
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A new book from a seasoned author, with superb writing and plot! A must-read for those looking for something to read! 👍👍👍
15 An Emperor for the Ages Who Ruled with Diligence! You Call Him a Brutal, Foolish Tyrant?! 励精图治的千古一帝！你说他是残暴昏君！？ Zhou Big Tomato周大番茄Historical935k WordsCompleted I transmigrated into the Great Yu Dynasty as the Crown Prince, and everyone calls me tyrannical? Fine, I’ll change... Change my foot! I’ll show you just how tyrannical I can be! What should I do first? Obviously, take down my lovely Crown Princess~ The Great Yu Dynasty is beset by internal and external threats. What do I do when foreign enemies invade? Yu Ning has no choice but to show them what a tyrannical Crown Prince is, and what a peerless, utterly foolish ruler can do! Decisive and ruthles 19Reads5.7Score—Shelves
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This looks great!
16 I Transmigrated, and They Made Me Emperor! 一朝穿越，我被黄袍加身了！ Zhou Big Tomato周大番茄Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Also known as The Finest Young Master from a Humble Family One month after transmigrating, a woman I've never even met wants to be my wife? And she wants to have my babies! What does it matter if the dynasty is in chaos and the times are turbulent, even if I'm out in the countryside, far from the centers of power? Foreign enemies are invading and want to take my money? Dream on! 837Reads8.6Score102Shelves
17 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—Shelves
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I am a historian of the Yong Dynasty, standing beneath the setting sun at the Nine Heavens Palace, pen in hand. I have witnessed Xiao Lin leading eight thousand Xuanjia warriors to breach the palace gates, committing a bloody palace coup—he accused Empress Dowager Liu of adultery, claimed Xiao Che was not of the late emperor's bloodline, and used a blood test to shatter legitimacy; I have witnessed Qi Ming rise from a tea-buying boy in Yunlan City to the King of Ten Thousand Insects who ruled the Southern Territory, dismantling Pan Chi's chess game, and using a raging torrent to breach the city and subdue twenty thousand. The snow at Hansu Pass has not yet melted, the corpses at Duanyue Pass are already cold, and two hundred and twenty thousand troops have vanished into thin air at Zhao Yi's hands. Xiao Lin was ruthless, burying countless surrendered soldiers alive to pave the steps; Qi Ming was patient, using the internal strife of the Yong Dynasty to recuperate and build up his strength. This glorious Yong Dynasty has fallen from the altar of "ruler of all under heaven" into the abyss of intrigue and swords. As the annals of history turn, only a sigh remains—above the Nine Heavens Palace, is it Xiao Lin's imperial crown or Qi Ming's ambition that is etched?
18 I Wanted to Break Off the Engagement, but Ended Up with a Harem 我欲退婚，结果妻妾成群 Xi Wu Xu嘻唔许Historical473k WordsOngoing Shen Yi's soul transmigrates into the Great Jin dynasty, where he becomes the adopted son of a eunuch. Drawing on the knowledge from his previous life, he sets out to build a business empire amid the chaos of the age. But penniless, he needs startup capital. His plan is to get his engagement called off so he can claim the betrothal gifts. 282Reads6.6Score—Shelves
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Save it and read it slowly.
19 The Peerless Poison Strategist Backs the Empress 无双毒士，力挺女帝 One Glance at the Vast Sea一顾沧海Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Masterful political intrigue + empress + poetry + contrasts + lie flat + power of capital] From the start, a princess is poisoned and hunted down, but Shen Liuxiang mistakes her for the top courtesan on a pleasure boat. By day... well, by day and night, they have heart-to-heart talks. The princess sighs: “Better not to be born a woman. For a hundred years, our joys and sorrows lie in other people’s hands.” Shen Liuxiang laughs: “Come on, take a look at this book, The Legend of Wu Meiniang.” The 10.2kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves
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A thrilling and suspenseful historical fiction novel featuring a master strategist and political intrigue, a comedic and absurd story reminiscent of Stephen Chow's style. Every chapter is packed with witty remarks. Curious how a single volume of "Das Kapital" could drain the wealth of six kingdoms? Want to see how modern pyramid schemes can turn ancient aristocratic families into foes? And even more, want to hear how the empress I personally helped ascend the throne relentlessly interrogates me every night about "whether you love your kingdom or your lover"? Click to read and see how the time-traveling Shen Liuxiang uses knowledge to conquer the world, and incidentally, "coach" the empress into his bedmate. A must-read for those looking for something to read!
20 A Little Lord Is Not to Be Trifled With! Push Him Too Far, and He'll Fight for the World 小小领主不好惹！惹急眼了争天下 A Fleeting Speck of Dust凡尘瞬土Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [No System | Slow-burn political intrigue | Build up grain reserves before claiming the throne | Farming and infrastructure | A large cast of clever strategists | No invincible protagonist | Serious historical tone | Steady progress] A special warning: Don’t take what the characters say at face value! Unless it’s their inner thoughts! A little lord arrives in his territory. His people haven’t come to greet him, and bandits are already attacking. What should he do? Qin Hao’s answer: Beat them 24Reads—Score—Shelves
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The Great Zhou Dynasty, a millennium old, saw its population increase tenfold. The states of Chu, Zhao, Qi, Wei, and Qin all changed their names. The Warring States period remained largely unchanged, but in a subtly different form. Qin was still strong, and Qi was still wealthy. This time, however, Qi fought to the bitter end, but the main force that destroyed it wasn't Qin, but a four-nation alliance of Zhao, Wei, Yan, and the Canghai alliance established by the transmigrator. Yet, Qin, unwilling to be left out, still joined this alliance to destroy Qi, ostensibly to jointly undertake a major campaign and to reconcile with Wei, sending 50,000 troops! This book has now been updated to this point! If you find it interesting, please read on!
21 The Fox Borrows the Tiger's Might: Who Will Rule? 狐假虎威谁为王 A Fleeting Speck of Dust凡尘瞬土Historical321k WordsOngoing [Listed as female-oriented, though it is actually male-oriented] [Political intrigue] [Slow burn] [No System] [One heroine] [Sweet and bittersweet] [A warrior man and a scheming woman] [Alternate-world Warring States era] A vixen marries a tiger, but the tiger doesn't want her? Yet when the fox schemes to win the tiger's heart and tries to enter his den, the tiger grows wary of her. Only when the fox is willing to die for the tiger one night, and the tiger's guards fight to the death for the 2Reads—Score—Shelves
22 Jiang Yan’s Dream: Flowers Bloom from His Brush 江淹一梦笔生花 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical505k WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Daming era (463 AD), Jiang Yan was gathering firewood in the biting wind by the Qingxi River. Suddenly, he spotted a young woman stumbling along the main road, clutching her wounded left arm, with three constables from the Court of Justice in hot pursuit. Jiang Yan pulled her into a reed bed, helping her evade the officials’ deadly grasp. It turned out she was Xie Wei’s daughter. Xie Wei had been implicated in the Fan Ye case because of his poetry and pro 126Reads—Score—Shelves
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Historical fiction, ancient Chinese setting, male-oriented, with a gripping plot.
23 I Serve as a Court Historian for Empress Wu Zetian 我为女帝武则天做史官 Reborn Little Court Historian重生小史官Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted A screenplay adaptation is in the works. Stay tuned! The Tang dynasty was the pinnacle of women's status in feudal society, and not only because of the one and only empress in history, Wu Zetian. Though she shone like the brightest light in the sky of women of her time, she was not the only star. The heavens then were filled with brilliant women. Even the empress's radiance could not completely eclipse their flourishing. There was the haughty Princess Gaoyang, the elegant Princess Wencheng, and 15Reads—Score—Shelves
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The best novel about Empress Wu Zetian, no naive and innocent characters, no system, currently being adapted into a TV series/screenplay, it's great! [Requesting more updates!][Requesting more updates!]
24 I Serve as a Court Historian for Empress Wu Zetian 2 我为女帝武则天做史官2 Reborn Little Court Historian重生小史官Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing A screenplay adaptation is in the works. Stay tuned! The Tang dynasty was the pinnacle of women's status in feudal society, and not only because of the one and only empress in history, Wu Zetian. Though she shone like the brightest light in the sky of women of her time, she was not the only star. The heavens then were filled with brilliant women. Even the empress's radiance could not completely eclipse their flourishing. There was the haughty Princess Gaoyang, the elegant Princess Wencheng, and 13Reads—Score—Shelves
25 Rewriting the Mortal Realm: Eunuch Xiao San Commands Fate 逆写人间：太监肖三掌天命 Old Xiao Works Hard老肖很努力Historical175k WordsCompleted Eunuch Xiao San seeks neither power nor favor, yet he alone holds the Mandate of Heaven! He was once a young eunuch who entered the palace after being castrated. Everyone thought he was only good for fawning and leering, just trying to scrape by? Wrong! With the Pen of Redress, he overturns imperial edicts and revises old records. Wronged spirits are restored to the record, and the course of fate is rewritten! After fifty years of turmoil, the powerful ministers are dead and the emperor has gone —Reads—Score—Shelves
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This book truly understands its readers! Xiao San, wielding destiny, embarks on a thrilling adventure. The characters are vividly portrayed, and the plot is full of twists and turns, drawing the reader in completely—a must-read!
26 Western Han: The Prince Who Loved to Complain About Being Poor 西汉：王爷哭穷精 Tianjin Old Cat 74天津老猫74Historical166k WordsCompleted History + transmigration + expanding the borders + a commercial empire + fighting the Xiongnu I transmigrated into Liu Zhu, King of Chu and cousin of Emperor Wu of Han. Give me a kingdom, and I’ll make it strong. Emperor Wu, take me along. I’ll bring the money, and together we’ll fight the Xiongnu. By the way, my tomb is known as the Pyramid of the East: the Guishan Han Tomb in Xuzhou. Come visit, folks! 79Reads—Score—Shelves
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A young man from Tianjin, known as "Gendu," transmigrates to historical Xuzhou and becomes the King of Chu. He has a micro-system, which is a cat and appears very infrequently.
27 Supreme Destiny 天命最高 Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Historical180k WordsCompleted He was the “Qin dog” everyone in Handan hated, a hostage who trembled in his mother’s arms. Before the age of nine, he lived for one reason alone: to avoid being beaten to death by the people of Zhao. Then one day, his father died, and he became the King of Qin. The road back to Xianyang was strewn with thorns: his grandmother wanted to depose him, his younger brother wanted him dead, powerful ministers treated him like a puppet, and the queen dowager and her lover controlled the inner palace. H 10Reads—Score—Shelves
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From a destitute hostage subjected to bullying to the powerful Qin emperor, Ying Zheng fought his way through countless obstacles, defeating all rivals to finally rule the vast empire. Having seen through the wickedness of human nature, he was originally without desires, but a single act of kindness from A Fang stirred his true feelings, leading him to make a grand marriage vow. He thought his suffering was finally over, but fate deliberately thwarted his plans, determined to sever the bond between him and his beloved.
28 Dust Mountain 尘埃山 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical1.4M WordsCompleted This story follows ordinary people struggling to survive through the long, chaotic ninety years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It portrays how a group of common folk make their way in life, far from the halls of power, with no special advantages or extraordinary encounters. Like specks of dust drifting through time, they endure the weight of the years, unnoticed and unheard. 392Reads8.4Score—Shelves
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[Learned it][Added to bookshelf][Currently working on a manuscript][Sparrow eats a masterpiece][Shocking] 👍
29 Reborn in Li Bai's Body? From the Start at Mawei Post Station, I Save Yang Yuhuan 魂穿李白？开局马嵬驿，我救玉环 Wanderer of Nanke南柯行者Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One of Tomato's rare gems. The An Lushan Rebellion, an exiled immortal and a noble consort, intrigue amid chaos, and fervent devotion to the nation. A man remains a boy until the day he dies. As he makes his way through life, apart from Yang Yuhuan, his unattainable first love, which of the colorful women of the Tang dynasty became his cinnabar-marked love? And who remained the one he could never let go? Most importantly, whether heroes or villains, everyone is sharp-witted. This story is entire 142Reads—Score—Shelves
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A rare gem among Tomato's historical novels. The An Lushan Rebellion, a banished imperial concubine. Power struggles in a chaotic world, passionate patriotism. Crucially, both protagonists and antagonists are intelligent. This alone surpasses 99.9% of Tomato's historical fiction. Highly recommended!
30 The World Is Falling Apart: Escape from Tumu Fortress and Flee for My Life! 天崩：逃出土木堡，亡命狼居胥！ Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical450k WordsOngoing [Survival of the Fittest] [No System] [Political Intrigue] He transmigrates into Zhu Qizhen. He is emperor for just one day, before being forced to flee into the snowy north. The Battle of Tumu is riddled with unanswered questions. First, he has to stay alive. Only then can he think about anything else... 13Reads—Score—Shelves
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No system, no knowledge of history. He transmigrated to this world on the night of Tumu Crisis, and killed Wang Zhen. He only reigned as emperor for a day, sending his double south to be captured, while he led three thousand remaining soldiers north, facing hunger and cold. Snowfields, blizzards, starvation, wolf packs… No cheat codes, only the struggle for survival. Meanwhile, Zhu Qiyu in the capital, watching the empty treasury, defended the borders with Yu Qian. Two parallel storylines, one overt, one covert. This is the Ming Dynasty's toughest bone, its coldest blade.
31 I'm Eighty! And You're Telling Me I Placed First in the Imperial Exams? 吾龄八旬！你告诉我状元及第？ Zhou Big Tomato周大番茄Historical502k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to ancient Ning, a dynasty that never existed in history, Li Chang’an unexpectedly finds himself in the body of an eighty-year-old man! From the start, he offends the Wu’an Marquis’s household and becomes the target of the marquis’s spite. With no other choice, he sets out to pass the imperial examinations and become a provincial graduate so he can protect himself. But to his surprise, he draws on the poetry and literature he learned in his previous life to outshine all the 75Reads6.9Score—Shelves
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This is beautiful!
32 The Strategist’s Deception 谋士骗术 Slow Growth缓慢成长Historical1.2M WordsOngoing These stories blend fact and fiction, drawing on forgotten details to craft tales. Enjoy the wisdom of the ancients and see how human nature changes. Learn from the past to understand the present, and know when to reveal your hand and when to keep it hidden. The plots are built around human nature and follow the logic of ordinary people. Deception and countermeasures, strategists on both sides pitting their wits against each other, plans colliding to see who comes out on top. In battles with col 228Reads—Score—Shelves
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Deception and intrigue unfold, strategists clash with tactics, their strategies clashing to see who prevails. Cold weapons battles rage on, showcasing the strength of battle formations. Adapted from the wisdom of real ancient people.
33 I Am the Son of Heaven in Great Zhou 我在大周做天子 Maple Whisper Egg枫语蛋蛋Historical3.7M WordsCompleted Not a wish-fulfillment novel! No System! A contest for supremacy!! The ultimate political machinations!! The opposition won’t be dumbed down!! Written purely for love of the craft!! Since this book isn’t mainstream, it doesn’t get much traffic. If you’ve clicked in, I hope you’ll give it a chance. Two people from different eras transmigrate to the dawn of Chinese civilization. They have different ideals and want to shape civilization along different paths. Their competing ideals collide at t 520Reads6.7Score—Shelves
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It's definitely intelligent, shrewd, and logical; many people thought it was pretty good, it's just a pity the rating wasn't high.
34 From Frontier Army Officer to Conquering the World 从边军校尉开始征战天下 Seven Blades七刃Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Modern-day office drone Qin Chuan transmigrates to the Great Zhou Dynasty, only to find himself from the start a low-ranking officer at Tianxiong Pass! With barbarian cavalry pounding at the border from without and court intrigue framing him from within, he has no System or golden finger, only a modern mindset and a ruthless, iron-blooded streak. Others say a border officer is a pawn with nowhere to go, but he is determined to make his move, break through the frontier, purge treacherous official 2.2kReads6.7Score137Shelves
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You can check out this book. It's a completely fictional historical story with no cheat codes, no system, and no summoning of historical figures. The protagonist starts as a border soldier and rises step by step.
35 When the King of Assassins Transmigrates into a Disgraced Crown Prince 当杀手之王穿越成废太子 Fish Cooked with Tofu豆腐煮鱼Historical260k WordsCompleted How could I, the undisputed king of assassins, transmigrate into a useless crown prince? Can't beat them? Assassinate them or poison them. Nothing wrong with that, right? Political scheming? Ever heard of a media blitz? Become emperor? That's too small-minded. I want to become the sovereign of humanity. In this world, I will build a theocratic age where our people come first and foreigners are treated as inferior. This is a different kind of story, full of martial heroes, court politics, busines 63Reads6.8Score—Shelves
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No system, intelligent protagonist, starts as a deposed crown prince, and rises to power on the frontier.
36 Transmigrated to Ancient Times, I Have a Logistics Warehouse 穿越我在古代有个后勤仓库 Warm Hues of Winter冬日暖色系Historical290k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted plot + no System + transmigration + comedy] After an accident, Su Yu returned to ancient times with a U.S. military logistics warehouse and became a young nobleman who wanted for nothing. On the battlefield, he was invincible; in life, he did as he pleased. What did imperial power and the nobility matter? Grand ambitions and great achievements were worthless in his eyes. Should he survive, or create something new? That was the question. 3.6kReads8.6Score290Shelves
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Synopsis: Tomato's original historical fantasy time-travel story [Lighthearted plot + No system + Time travel + Comedy] Due to an accident, Su Yu returned to ancient times with a US military logistics warehouse, becoming a carefree young nobleman. He was invincible on the battlefield and lived a leisurely life. What did imperial power and wealth matter? Grand ambitions were worthless in his eyes. To be or not to be, that is the question.
37 Chen Sanbao's Daily Struggles in Ancient Times 陈三宝古代奋斗日常 A Primordial Beast一只洪荒兽Historical1.5M WordsCompleted A modern-day hoodlum transmigrated into an unknown era and became Chen Sanbao, a member of the Chen family in Chenjia Village, at the foot of the Beilu Mountains! No golden finger, no pocket dimension, no protagonist’s halo. All he has is the everyday struggle of an ordinary person at the bottom of society! The protagonist is far from perfect. He’s impulsive and quick-tempered, has no advanced education or exceptional intelligence, longs for family affection, and feels compassion for the disadva 10.4kReads8.7Score752Shelves
38 The Poor Scholar Who Squandered His Family’s Wealth 寒门败家子 Xun Beiyi寻北仪Historical3.5M WordsCompleted Also known as Back to Ancient Times to Build a Factory. Main characters: Wang Yuan and Li Shihan. After transmigrating to ancient times and into a poor family, Wang Yuan had nothing to his name, yet he started squandering money! He poured mud into brown sugar, mixed limewater into lard, dumped government salt into a pond, boiled government liquor in a pot, set a live ox’s tail on fire, and handed money to every beggar he saw... These bizarre ways of wasting money left the imperial clan, powerful 6.8kReads8.4Score854Shelves
39 The Transmigrated Top Student 穿越了的学霸 Dark Night Tea Fragrance暗夜茗香Historical5.8M WordsCompleted A book-smart shut-in transmigrated to ancient times after an accident, only to find himself in the body of a household slave. To survive and improve his lot, he relied on his intelligence and somehow thrived in this era. But as his reputation grew, so did the danger... 35Reads8.7Score—Shelves
40 Transmigrated as a Small-Time Landowner 穿越小地主 Useless in Battle战五渣Historical1.5M WordsCompleted I've transmigrated! Really transmigrated! Other people transmigrate and get a golden finger or a System. Zhan Hui, on the other hand, arrives in an ancient world entirely alone, his soul sent to another realm. He thinks this is a pretty rotten deal. If he wants a good life, he'll have to rely on himself. But since he's here, he might as well become a little landlord with a thousand mu of fertile land. Follow Zhan Hui as he goes from being on the verge of starvation to becoming a landowner in ano 1kReads8.7Score106Shelves
41 A Deer Treads the Dust of Yong 鹿踏雍尘 Linlugu City林鹿谷城Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Great Yong dynasty, royal princes fought for the throne, military governors carved up the realm, and aristocratic clans meddled in government. The foundations of three hundred years crumbled, while the northwestern frontier lay strewn with bones. Lin Lu, a poor young man from Gucheng, joined the army in Shuofang with the ambition of “defending the land and securing the borders.” But when his army rations were stolen, his military achievements taken from him, and his rel 6Reads—Score—Shelves
42 Ming Dynasty Natives Versus Transmigrators 皇明土著大战穿越众 Would You Dare Say Yes?叫你敢答应吗Historical3.7M WordsOngoing Current plot: A newcomer to officialdom enters the inner circle as a pawn, but refuses to settle for mediocrity and wants to break free of his constraints. By chance, he gets caught up in turmoil on the frontier, where three hundred battered soldiers rout thirty thousand northern invaders. Zheng Zhi, a household retainer of the Zhen Ding Guard under the Ming rear army's Governor's Office, dreams of himself sixty years in the future. From then on, the Ming Dynasty gains a peerless talent in both 146Reads8.2Score—Shelves
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Learn from time travelers, rob time travelers, trample time travelers to death.
43 Great Ming: From the Start, I Revealed That I Was Zhu Yuanzhang 大明：开局我公开了，我是朱元璋 Tian Qin Jiu天勤久Historical338k WordsCompleted Lin An transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty more than a decade ago and had hoped to live a carefree life. But one day, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly showed up at his door and started asking him all kinds of deadly questions! At this life-or-death moment, Lin An drew on his historical knowledge, knowing what happened six hundred years before and what would happen six hundred years later, as well as a System capable of providing all kinds of resources. He cleverly resolved one problem after another and earn —Reads—Score—Shelves
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It's absolutely gorgeous!
44 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 47Reads—Score—Shelves
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Novels suitable for reading in one sitting
45 Song Cavalry Rules the World 宋骑天下 Plain White of Cizhou刺州的素白Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Modern engineering PhD Zhao Qi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji. With the Jingkang Incident looming, he resolves to turn the empire’s fortunes around. His first move is to expand the Imperial City Bureau and divide its duties into specialized branches. When his ministers denounce him for “neglecting his proper duties,” Zhao Qi quietly equips all three armies with newly developed Shenbi crossbows. When the Jin army marches south toward the Sixteen Prefe 401Reads8.8Score564Shelves
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I highly recommend this book! The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, using advanced technology to strengthen the country, its military, and its people. He unifies the Central Plains through firearms. The writing is beautiful and smooth, and the plot is full of twists and turns. It's a super good new alternate history novel! 🥰🥰
46 Xuanjin Commerce Flourishes 玄烬商兴 Yue Yue钺越Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing Jingshu is a woman who has transmigrated to Guigu, a place in an imaginary universe. As a metallurgist, she intends to change the balance of power among the feudal states! “At a palace banquet, Jingshu bites into a candied figure and stares at the Grand Princess’s golden hairpin. ‘Sister, that hairpin is so pretty. It looks like golden beads on a skewer of candied hawthorn!’ The noblewomen around her cover their mouths and laugh at her foolishness, never guessing that three days later, a secret —Reads—Score—Shelves
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Wow, this book isn't exactly a male-oriented novel, nor is it a female-oriented one. It's a historical drama, a thrilling read! A historical adventure and political intrigue story. The female protagonist focuses on adventures in the martial arts world, while the male protagonist focuses on court politics. It covers the Spring and Autumn Period, the rise of Duke Huan of Qi, and takes you on a panoramic tour of the era. Here you'll find the struggles for supremacy among the feudal lords, the conflicts between legitimate and illegitimate sons in previous dynasties, and the intellectual ferment of the Hundred Schools of Thought. The palace politics aren't like those in "Empresses in the Palace." It's full of intrigue, power struggles, and strategic maneuvering, as well as the military and financial reforms and the process of unification. Men will find it enjoyable, while women will find it easy to understand. History has no gender, and politics has no gender.
47 Great Tang: I'm Li Ke, and I Win by Collecting People's Last Words 大唐：我，李恪，靠收遗言躺赢 Kong Qingluan空青鸾Historical1.5M WordsOngoing After 36 straight hours of overtime, Li Ke, a burned-out 996 office worker, dies suddenly. When he opens his eyes, he has become the most ill-fated prince of the Tang dynasty: Li Ke, Prince of Shu! He carries the bloodlines of both the Sui and Tang imperial houses, and history marks him as a high-risk figure who was wrongfully executed. It’s hell mode from the start! Fortunately, his golden finger, the “Kind Words App,” comes online. It senses regret within five zhang, and collecting it earns re 14Reads—Score—Shelves
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Not bad, haha

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