Alternate History With No System and Meticulous Historical Research 无系统，史料严谨历史架空文

1. 1 开 The Founding Hero 开国功贼 Wine Addict酒徒Historical1.7M WordsCompleted “The dark night gave me black eyes, but I used them to seek the light.”, Gu Cheng A dockworker who carried sacks for a living only wanted enough to eat and a wife to care for his mother. Yet fate kept hurling him into the air, then smashing him back down, leaving him battered and bruised. Though he endured hardship after hardship, his dreams still burned within him. He was a low-ranking officer under the great bandit Zhang Jinchen. He was Dou Jiande’s capable minister who brought order to chaos. 800Reads—Score119Shelves

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   Many people may not have read these four historical novels. They are treasure troves of historical books, three of which are by Jiu Tu. This is no exaggeration.

2. 2 大 The End of Dayan: Winds Rise in Hanzhou 大衍末路：邯州风起 Ai Yuan艾原Historical800k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate to the Late Ming] [Imperial Son-in-Law] [Not Mindless] [Not a Power Fantasy] [No System] [New Book] In the first year of the Chongzhen reign, at the end of the Ming dynasty, there are no golden fingers, no System, and the story unfolds at a measured pace. Zhao Yanzhi, a modern office worker, transmigrates by accident and becomes the illegitimate son of a landowning family in Handan during the early years of the Chongzhen reign. The realm is on the verge of chaos, bandits roam every 1.2kReads—Score117Shelves

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   I recently stumbled upon a novel set in the late Ming Dynasty during a reading slump, and it's quite well-written overall. The official ranks and military regulations are historically accurate, showing that the author did their research. The protagonist gradually rises through the ranks, leading troops from a local force, making for a solid and well-structured plot.

3. 3 我 My Grandpa Is the Daoist Emperor 我爷爷是道士皇帝 Bald Li San光头李三Historical3.1M WordsCompleted His grandfather practices Daoist arts and seeks medicinal remedies. He won't live in the imperial palace, preferring a Daoist temple... His father is a womanizer who stays in the palace, working tirelessly as a busy little bee in the imperial harem... Young Zhu Yijun quietly watches them perform from the sidelines, thinking to himself, “Now that you're done, it's my turn to put on a show...” 71.8kReads9.0Score7.3kShelves

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   Several books set in the Ming Dynasty, without any system elements, with engaging plots and not just mindless entertainment. The first one even has a bit of a Ming Dynasty 1566 feel to it. Highly recommended, definitely worth reading!

4. 4 太 After Emperor Taizong, Rebuilding the Tang Dynasty 太宗之后，再造大唐 Li Zhen理振Historical1.2M WordsOngoing "The streets are carpeted with the bones of nobles; the imperial treasury has burned to ashes of brocade! Chang'an has fallen six times, and the Son of Heaven has fled nine! The Huang Chao Rebellion erupts; the Tibetans, Dangxiang, and Khitan run rampant. The late Tang and Five Dynasties plunge the realm into chaos, with warlords ruling unchecked and foreign tribes running amok as the common people wail in misery! In an age of chaos, the world is a furnace and all things are copper. Massacring c 84.8kReads9.2Score6.3kShelves

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   This book has the potential to become a masterpiece, but unfortunately, its updates are too slow.

5. 5 家 Homeland 家园 Wine Addict酒徒Historical2.2M WordsCompleted During the reign of Emperor Yang of Sui, a young boy from Shanggu in Hebei fled conscription and entered the vast grasslands. There he adopted a silver wolf, which the grassland tribes regarded as a sacred beast. He met Han Chinese people on the plains and learned archery, military strategy, and more from people from the Central Plains who had been stranded there. After offending the nobility, he returned to the Central Plains and joined the campaign against Goguryeo, where he won recognition! 2.5kReads9.2Score363Shelves
6. 6 大 The First Duke of the Great Ming 大明第一公 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical2.3M WordsCompleted I am Li Jinglong. This is my story, and the story of the Great Ming. 130.1kReads9.2Score14.2kShelves
7. 7 永 The Yongle Emperor: Zhu Biao 永乐大帝：朱标 Fourth Prince四王爷，Historical4.2M WordsCompleted (Decisive and ruthless! No System! Court intrigue and power struggles! Conquering the northern frontier!) A top wilderness survival expert transmigrates into the parallel world of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, becoming his eldest son, Zhu Biao! From then on, the Yongle Emperor is no longer Zhu Di. At home, he executes Lady Lü to stabilize the inner court. Abroad, he trains iron cavalry and formations of musketeers, repeatedly sweeping through the Tatars, Jurchen, Oirats, and the Little Cher 36.2kReads9.0Score3.4kShelves
8. 8 汉 The Son of Heaven of Han 汉天子 Six Paths六道Historical4.2M WordsCompleted At the end of the Western Han, Wang Mang usurps the throne and chaos engulfs the realm. A commoner draws his sword and strides into the turmoil. He devises strategies from afar and campaigns across ninety thousand li, his sword pointed at eight hundred feudal lords, daring them to defy him. He fights in every direction, sweeps away the warlords who have carved up the land, and brings the realm under control. He rules with benevolence and devotes himself to good governance, gathering every outsta 3.3kReads8.8Score386Shelves
9. 9 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 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, first-person perspective, slow-burn (early game involves observing and playing a minor role), no system, no cheat codes, no modern technology, no pretentiousness, no mindless idiocy, no melodramatic plot twists, featuring history, characters, war, intrigue, logic, and strategy. An adopted son seizes power, controls regional warlords, and ultimately unifies the land, continuing the five-hundred-year golden age of the Tang Dynasty! Recommended.

10. 10 我 My Wife Is Always Trying to Kill Me 我家娘子总想弄死我 A Little Frozen Li一只小冻离Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “Gu Chuan, are you plotting a rebellion?!” “Your Majesty, I’ve been wronged!” “Then why are the commander of the Xuanyue Army, the White Lotus Sect’s Holy Maiden, the Shadow Guards, the Queen of Jialan, and the Daoist Sect’s itinerant cultivator all with you?!” Gu Chuan swears that all he wanted at first was to lie flat. But the longer he lay low, the more people gathered around him. He had no choice but to mount his horse and take up arms to bring peace to the land! In the first year of the Wuh 14.1kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    The most amazing historical novel ever: He dared to marry a great general, dared to threaten and coerce the emperor into submission, dared to help a princess ascend the throne, and even the empress had to bear his child.

11. 11 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 16.3kReads8.2Score984Shelves

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Already added to wishlist][Already added to wishlist]

12. 12 啥 Wait, I Won the Poetry Contest, and You Want Me to Marry Into Your Family? 啥，诗会中魁首，你让我入赘？ Leaning on the Tower, Gazing at the Bright Moon倚楼望明月Historical826k WordsCompleted Jiang Han transmigrated, and originally only wanted to fill his stomach. By a twist of fate, he won a poetry competition to choose a husband and became the son-in-law of the eldest daughter of the Ningguo Mansion. Rumor had it that the eldest daughter of the Ningguo Mansion was eight feet tall, with an eight-foot waist, and was a genuine she-devil. Jiang Han only wanted to call off the engagement and run away! But he never expected that his wife would be no ordinary woman! When Qin Muqing split 4.9kReads8.5Score289Shelves
13. 13 学 My Given Name Is Zhang Haogu 学名张好古 Listening to Water at Dongxi at Midnight东溪听水夜半更Historical2.4M WordsOngoing In Jinan Prefecture, Shandong, there lived a wealthy man. The rich man had only one son, named Zhang Haogu. Though he couldn't read, he passed the imperial examinations and entered the Hanlin Academy. Somehow, he even became a princess's husband. He only wanted to survive in a time of chaos, but had no choice except to rack his brains and find a way to end the war quickly. Yet war was everywhere: struggle, life and death, country and family. A man should be full of fiery spirit, riding through b 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Zhu Meichu, the last princess of the Ming Dynasty, married Zhang Haogu.

14. 14 锦 The Splendor of the Tang Dynasty: My Father Is Li Shimin 锦绣盛唐：我的父亲是李世民 The King Sent Me to Eat Vegetarian大王叫我来吃斋Historical4.1M WordsCompleted My surname is Li, my given name is Tai, my courtesy name is Huibao, and my childhood name is Qingque. I am the legitimate second son of Emperor Taizong of the Great Tang. My mother is Empress Wende, and my uncle is Zhangsun Wuji. I was favored above all the princes from a young age, and as I grew up, I proved to be exceptionally talented and brilliant. My useless elder brother, the crown prince, ruined himself and lost his position. Naturally, I am the most suitable, reasonable, and legitimate h 2.1kReads9.2Score269Shelves
15. 15 这EN This Great Wei Could Also Bear the Xiahou Name 这大魏，亦可姓夏侯 Han Xiaochun Steals Ribbonfish韩小春偷带鱼Historical1.8M WordsCompleted In the late Three Kingdoms period, the realm is divided among three powers. The Wei imperial clan is dwindling, while the great families watch hungrily from the sidelines. Xiahou Xian is reborn as Cao Cao's grandson. As a third-generation official of Wei, he will never let the Sima clan seize the imperial throne in this life. Sima Yi: Even if I wanted to seize power, where are my trusted followers? And where are my sons? Sima Shi: Father, when will I be able to enter government service? Sima 16.2kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    The title is the synopsis. 1. The author rose from humble beginnings, independently training the elite Eastern Army in Xuzhou. Together with the Northern Army, they decisively defeated the Former Qin at the Battle of Fei River. He has a child with Xie Daoyun. 2. Xiahou Xian seized power in Cao Wei and is currently the head of the four regents, holding the title of Grand General. 3. He is now the Deputy Secretary.

16. 16 我 My Laid-Back Life in the Tang Dynasty 我的悠闲唐朝生活 Mu Yun, Who Loves Fermented Rice Wine爱吃酒酿的穆云Historical301k WordsCompleted Li Runtian gazed at the compost that had been fermenting for three months, brimming with confidence as he prepared to “get down to business.” Just then, villagers gathered around, murmuring among themselves. Second Uncle said, “It stinks to high heaven. Can anything grow in this?” Li Runtian began explaining nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, leaving the villagers staring blankly at one another. Scholar Liu translated: “Young Master Li says the land eats too, and this is its meat and vegetable 165Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Li Runtian, an associate professor at an agricultural university, travels back to the Tang Dynasty and becomes the laziest farmer in the village. To drink water while lying down, he invents an automatic dripping device; to avoid carrying water, he builds a waterwheel; to speak less, he teaches a few words and people from other villages come to him with money to learn. While others toil away farming, he lives a comfortable life while lying down—and incidentally becomes a legendary figure in the surrounding area.

17. 17 蜀 Zhuge Liang Calls the Rebellious Son of Shu Han a Total Monster 蜀汉逆子诸葛亮直呼太妖孽 Lan Bingche岚冰澈Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Autumn winds sweep across Wuzhang Plains, and a star of the Han falls. For so many later romantics who love Shu Han and dream of its restoration, this became an unshakable regret in their hearts. Yet in the final moments of Zhuge Liang's life, he met a kindred spirit from a younger generation, long overdue. A mere brat, yet born with a rebellious streak. His words made even Zhuge Liang question his own life, leaving him feeling diminished. And yet, a deathless light flared in his aging eyes. "Th 767Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    This is something you could try, but I'm afraid your limited mindset won't be able to accept new concepts.

18. 18 伏 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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    This book on political intrigue excels in its realism. Everyone is a piece in the game, and even the player is swept up by the tide of events.

19. 19 从 Becoming a County Magistrate in 1949 从1949开始当县长 Life Is a Journey Against the Current人生如逆旅Urban1.9M WordsCompleted I’m currently a Grade 6 administrator, holding dual posts within the province. [Power at the Peak]+ [The Founding Years]+ [Farming]+ [Officialdom]+ [Recruitment]+ [Slow-Burn Epic] A model student of the era, a pioneer in prison economics, and an expert at reforming souls and minds. It’s 1949, and the Three Great Campaigns have already been won. I leave the military and transfer to local government to become a county magistrate. I’m 23 years old, with an administrative rank of 12. I devote myself 209Reads9.3Score—Shelves
20. 20 汉 Han Cavalry: A Warrior's Unwavering Heart 汉骑：戎马丹心 Zhang Shanfeng Can Do Tai Chi张山峰会耍太极Historical2.3M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Passion + Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + War + Farming + A Powerful Han Dynasty + Not a Power Fantasy + No System] This book starts a little slowly, so please give it a chance. The early chapters spend too long on development, but from the middle to the later chapters, after chapter 141, it becomes a power fantasy! Main characters: Zhao Ji, Liu Che, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing A thousand years pass in the blink of an eye, yet the palaces of the Han still stand! Modern young ma 21.3kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves
21. 21 大 Great Tang: All My Relatives Are Emperors 大唐，我家亲戚都是皇帝 Wang Zizai王自在Historical1.2M WordsCompleted In the golden age of the Li-Tang dynasty, one man surnamed Wang somehow manages to steal the spotlight. Sure, you're right about everything. Your relatives are all emperors, so naturally everything you say makes sense! With no System and no cheats, watch how the protagonist takes the Tang dynasty by storm. 1.5kReads8.2Score100Shelves

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    Whether the historical records are accurate or not is unknown, but it's certainly a lively read with both humorous and touching moments. With over a million words updated without interruption, it's definitely worth a read.

22. 22 霸 The CEO’s Wife and Her Lazy Son-in-Law 霸总娘子和她的咸鱼赘婿 Jun Lingyue君灵月Historical1.7M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the most miserable son-in-law in history, Lu Heng was thrown out of his in-laws’ home for being utterly useless. With one poem, “Prelude to Water Melody,” he made a name for himself in Hangzhou, and wealthy women paid a fortune for his company. Everyone said merchants were beneath respect. He was determined to become richer than a kingdom and build a business empire that transcended the ages. Everyone said scholars were useless. He formed a secret guard, trained private 224Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    This is a transmigration story about a modern-day 9-to-5 office worker trying to survive in an alternate dynasty. No system, no cheat codes—just a modern-day 9-to-5 worker struggling to survive! If your IQ isn't high enough, your wife will make up for it; if your martial arts aren't great, you'll have plenty of subordinates. People in ancient times aren't stupid; for a modern person, surviving in ancient times is a challenge. Don't always rely on the imperial examinations—it's like saying going to university changes your fate! If you're tired of formulaic face-slapping stories and ninja/green turtle tales, this might be a good read. It's not a wish-fulfillment story; if you mind, please don't read it. Goodbye! [Laughs][laughs]

23. 23 年 Only Eight Years Old, He Is Rushed Into Taking the Throne! 年方八岁，被仓促拉出登基称帝！ At Ease at the Edge of the World天涯逍遥Historical2.9M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the imperial family of the Yu Dynasty, Chu Ling found himself a son born to a concubine, without power or influence, and with a weak maternal clan. It seemed his best option was to become an idle prince, surrounded by beautiful women, frequenting pleasure quarters and indulging in wine and song. But the new emperor died suddenly less than a year after ascending the throne, and fate played a cruel joke on Chu Ling, forcing him down an entirely new path! 12.8kReads8.6Score946Shelves

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    The story is set in a fictional world, with three empresses and well-developed court officials. The protagonist embodies many traits of emperors: ascending the throne at eight and assuming personal rule at fourteen, reminiscent of Emperor Kangxi; training troops in the Shanglin Garden, a reflection of Emperor Wu of Han; and the protagonist and his eighth brother, much like Emperor Yongzheng and his thirteenth brother.

24. 24 重 Reborn in the Late Tang Dynasty: I, Li Cunxu, Will Never Spoil Entertainers 重生唐末，我李存勖绝不宠信伶人 User51942782用户51942782Historical338k WordsOngoing In the late Tang Dynasty, a soul from a thousand years in the future is reborn in the body of Li Cunxu, son of the Shatuo chieftain Li Keyong. He remembers how his predecessor met his end: after achieving success, he became infatuated with actors, and died as the nation fell into chaos. This time, he resolves never to repeat that mistake. He begins with practical measures. He takes in orphaned children and teaches them skills and literacy. He gathers the sons of military families to train toget 574Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You should check this out. This new book is incredibly addictive; it has no system, no cheat codes, just high-level political intrigue and thrilling battlefields. The protagonist gradually builds up technology, develops resources, and defeats other powerful states.

25. 25 水 Water Margin: Reborn, Who'd Still Accept an Imperial Pardon? 水浒：都重生了，谁还招安啊！ Han Yu寒羽Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Trade height for insight from the start! Ren Yuan transmigrates into a minor character in Water Margin, determined to forge his own legend in the martial world at the end of the Northern Song dynasty! Wherever the banners of the Liangshan army fly, the land belongs to the Han people! I’ll save the people the Great Song won’t save, and fight the enemies the Great Song won’t dare to fight! Jin Wushu: Ren Yuan, stay away from me! 66.9kReads9.1Score5.3kShelves

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    💥💥💥A masterpiece comparable to "The Son-in-Law," this novel vividly depicts the undercurrents of the late Northern Song Dynasty. The Liao Dynasty is on the verge of collapse, the Jin Dynasty is eyeing the land covetously, and the heroes of Liangshan Marsh unite in righteousness! Over 190,000+ reads 🌟🌟🌟 The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Ren Yuan, becoming a disciple of Zhou Tong and Yue Fei's senior brother. Using his modern knowledge and understanding of history, he changes the fates of the original Water Margin characters and fights alongside them against the corrupt Song Dynasty government and the invading barbarians. His goal is to ensure that wherever the Liangshan army's banner flies, Han Chinese land is restored, saving the people the Song Dynasty dared not save and striking down the enemies the Song Dynasty dared not fight. ✅✅✅

26. 26 三 Three Kingdoms: Eight Million for the Governorship of Ba Commandery 三国：八百万买巴郡太守 Little Tangyuan 521小汤圆521Historical344k WordsOngoing (Power struggles, farming, daily life, modern knowledge, with occasional alternate history for the sake of the plot!) In the third year of Guanghe, the Western Garden sells official posts at clearly marked prices. The great clans of Yingchuan fight over the post of governor, the governor of Ba Commandery launches a rebellion, and for half a year, no one wants the job, even for eight million. Jiang Lin, a transmigrator, arrives in the late Han dynasty along with his delivery van and makes more th 7.8kReads7.3Score383Shelves

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    Is the Three Kingdoms period okay?

27. 27 明 A Professional Rebel at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末造反专业户 Golden Chicken Wings金黄的鸡翅膀Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [No System + No Cheat Powers + Late Ming Dynasty + Rebellion] Wu Cheng, a newly graduated college student working as a village official, transmigrates to the second year of the Chongzhen reign in the late Ming Dynasty and becomes a military household member of the Great Ming. A corrupt court, an incompetent emperor, greedy officials and gentry, and commoners treated as less than human push Wu Cheng step by step toward rebellion. Watch as he takes on the local tyrants, fights the Great Ming, dest 14.4kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves

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    No system + rigorous historical research + adherence to historical accuracy. 🔥🔥🔥 ①The first book features Wu Cheng, a soldier in the Shanxi army sent to defend the emperor in the second year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign. Not only was he denied food, but he was also humiliated and oppressed by the landlords. He decided to rebel. "When it comes to rebellion, I'm a professional. Even Li Zicheng can't compare."

28. 28 穿 Transmigrating to 1918: The Red Star Shines over Germany 穿越1918：红星照耀德国 Comrade Luo Beigui洛北歸同志Urban990k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Red Germany + World War I + World War II + Revolution + No System] In the winter of 1918, defeated Germany lies in ruins. Lin von Bismarck, a Chinese-German youth from the future, dies unexpectedly during a street protest in Berlin, only to wake up in the Grunewald Forest at a critical moment that will decide Germany's fate. Badly wounded, he is rescued by a professor's daughter. With his knowledge of the course of history, Lin understands the dangers and opportunities of the m 23Reads5.2Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist, Linus von Bismarck, is a 21st-century German student of mixed Chinese and German descent who travels back in time to the period between the end of World War I and the beginning of World War II, following the path of the Red Germans.

29. 29 大 The Anxi Army of the Great Tang 大唐安西军 I Drink Dark Tea我喝黑茶Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Wang Cheng, an experienced outdoor adventurer, had his soul transported into the body of Wang Chen, a cavalry captain in the Tang army stationed in Anxi. It was September of the third year of the Dali era under Emperor Daizong of Tang. The Tang was being attacked from four directions by the Tibetan Empire and could barely hold on. Even the Uyghurs, who had always bowed to the Tang, were beginning to harbor rebellious designs. The Three Garrisons of Hebei were also on the verge of revolt, plottin 7.9kReads9.0Score632Shelves
30. 30 百 A Hundred Battles 百战 The Tenacious Boulder顽强的大石头Historical3.3M WordsCompleted On a battlefield thick with smoke, a group of brothers who grew up together forge an immortal legend with wills of steel. Their bond endures life and death, their loyalty never wavers. They charge into battle with blades drawn, fighting through bloodshed. Wherever their iron hooves tread becomes a glorious road to victory. Dust rises beneath iron hooves; determination is tempered amid clashing blades. This is the stage where heroes shine, and the rousing battle song of real men. 4.4kReads8.7Score443Shelves

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    No system, fictional historical setting, ensemble cast, well-developed characters, all of whom are brave and resourceful.

31. 31 人 In Great Tang, I Helped Build a Golden Age 人在大唐，盛世有我 Let Go of That Sheep and Let Me Butcher It放开那只羊让我宰Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System, no golden finger] [Farming and road building, waterworks, academies, urban redevelopment] [Transmigrate to the Tang Dynasty, respect history, integrate into history, change history, make up for regrets] Li Huai, a man from a later age, arrives in the early years of the Zhenguan era. Believing that when poor, one should look after oneself, and when prosperous, help the whole world, he gradually transforms his own estate, then goes on to transform the entire Tang Dynasty. 569Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An alternate history, yet based on history, ultimately changing history, relying on accumulating productivity and invention through education.

32. 32 西 Fierce as Xifeng Liquor 西凤烈 Cooking Green Plums in a Dream梦煮青梅Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A modern special forces instructor dies heroically on a mission. When he opens his eyes again, he has become Liu Qi, the son of a military family in the Northern Song dynasty. The story starts at full throttle: a bloody battle at Zangdi River, where the heavily armored Iron Kite cavalry charges forward like a steel torrent, crushing the Song army. Just as the commander’s banner is about to fall and the commander’s son lies near death, a soul from a thousand years in the future quietly awakens. T 7.2kReads9.2Score887Shelves

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    This book meets the conditions.

33. 33 我 At the End of the Jin Dynasty, I Raised an Army in Yanzhou 我在晋末，从兖州起兵 Lord Chen of a Thousand Households千户陈公Historical1.7M WordsCompleted A coming-of-age story with a strong historical bent!!! Readers who can immerse themselves in history, especially those who love the history of the Wei, Jin, and Sixteen Kingdoms periods, are welcome! This book unfolds gradually, faithfully recreating historical figures and events. Through the eyes of an ordinary modern-day third-year university student who transmigrates to the mid-Eastern Jin dynasty, it follows his journey from initial wonder, confusion, and culture shock to taking over his fat 2.3kReads7.3Score151Shelves

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    Absolutely no system involved, conforms to the historical facts of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, making you feel as if you've traveled back to that era. The author's literary skill is profound, the descriptions of the battle scenes are grand, the characters are vividly portrayed, and the plot is full of twists and turns. I wasn't bored at all!!!! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Upvote][Upvote][Upvote]

34. 34 革 Reforming the Qing: The Jiaqing Restoration 革清：嘉庆维新 Its Name Is Reform其名维新Historical534k WordsOngoing Anyone who knows Qing history says the dynasty truly died under Qianlong. Its deep-rooted problems were impossible to reverse, the distribution of resources was grossly unfair and rife with social tensions, and it shut its eyes and ears to the outside world, crippling itself. A scholar from the late Qing transmigrates to the first month of the fourth year of Jiaqing. See how he rewrites history. 2.8kReads—Score246Shelves

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    A time-travel story set in the late Qing Dynasty, focusing on the reforms and strengthening of the nation. It's based on historical research and demonstrates reforms that align with political logic. While not entirely systematic, it's not mindless or overly entertaining.

35. 35 铁 Ironblooded Late Ming 铁血残明 Ke Shanmeng柯山梦Historical2.5M WordsOngoing In the late Ming dynasty, Spain and Japan gradually restricted the outflow of silver, reversing the capital inflow that the Ming had enjoyed since the early sixteenth century. The commercial and smallholder economies that coexisted under the Ming were both hit by deflation. Combined with the effects of the Little Ice Age, one domino after another fell, plunging the realm into chaos. In the eleventh month of the sixth year of the Chongzhen reign, the roving rebels crossed the river south of Mianc 105kReads9.4Score11.1kShelves

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    Having read historical novels for over a decade, this is my first attempt at writing one myself. I'm just sharing this for a bit of traffic, so please take a look and give me some feedback. Thank you so much! 😄

36. 36 我 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
37. 37 大 The Little Detective of the Tang Dynasty: What Do I Do After Being Beheaded from the Start? 大唐小神探：开局被斩首怎么办？ Drifting Duck随波逐流鸭Historical1.5M WordsCompleted 6.6kReads9.2Score802Shelves

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    This book is absolutely rigorous in its historical research! History enthusiasts will be overjoyed. [Admiration] It will introduce you to a lot of previously unknown and fascinating information, giving you something to ponder. The story takes place during the early Tang Dynasty, specifically the reign of Emperor Gaozong (Li Zhi).

38. 38 肃 The Diary of Prince Su Zhu Yang 肃王朱楧日记 Brother Huyang胡杨哥Historical172k WordsOngoing Also known as The Prince of Su Builds Up and Grows Strong in the Early Ming Dynasty! and How Su Lian Was Built In an alternate timeline, it is 1393, the twenty-sixth year of the Hongwu era under the Ming dynasty. Zhu Yang, newly appointed Prince of Su and assigned to take up his post in Ganzhou, first settles in Pingliang Prefecture because his princely residence in Ganzhou is unfinished and not all three of his personal guard units have arrived. Just then, the fabric of time and space is thrown 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Having read historical novels for over a decade, this is my first attempt at writing one myself. I'm just sharing this for a bit of traffic, so please take a look and give me some feedback. Thank you so much! [Laughs]

39. 39 重 Reborn, I Study for the Imperial Exams in Another World 重生后，我在异世界读书科举 Lan Xiaoyi蓝小一Historical2.8M WordsCompleted (Transmigration) + (farming) + (daily life) + (imperial examinations) (no System) + (court politics) Chen Chuyi was reborn into a poor family in Beishui Village, carrying the memories of his past life. At first, he only wanted to earn a little money to improve his family's life. But in this unfamiliar ancient world, he was always afraid someone would take his family's money and eat their food. In the end, he embarked on the path of study and the imperial examinations. He knew that only by changi 6.9kReads8.3Score538Shelves

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    Chen Chuyi, carrying memories of his past life, transmigrates to a poor family in Beishui Village. Initially, he only wants to earn money to improve his family's life. However, in this unfamiliar ancient society, without any means of protection, he is ultimately at the mercy of others. In the end, he has no choice but to embark on the journey of studying for the imperial examinations; only by changing his fate can he better protect himself and his family. "When poor, cultivate your own virtue; when successful, help others..."

40. 40 扬 Raising the Song 扬宋 Lin Jimi林几米Historical377k WordsCompleted I dream of the Great Song, reclaiming ten thousand miles of rivers and mountains; I journey through the world to a breathtaking feast, to witness the splendor of a flourishing age. 407Reads8.4Score107Shelves

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    The first book is relatively lighthearted; the protagonist is a time-traveling music student, and the female lead is his time-traveling art student girlfriend. The second book features the child of Su Shi. The third book features the illegitimate son of an emperor, who is forced to become emperor by Zong Ze (better than Zhao Gou…, but updates have stopped). The fourth and fifth books feature emperors. The sixth book features Zhang Fei's younger brother, who infiltrates the Oath of the Peach Garden. The seventh book features an ordinary time-traveler who raises the red flag and rebels at the end of the Ming Dynasty. The eighth book features Jiang Wei; although not a time-traveler, the writing style is unique and creates a strong sense of immersion in ancient times, but it might be a bit difficult to get into.

41. 41 穿 Transmigrating to the Warring States: Two Rice Balls in the Second Year of Eiroku 穿越战国：永禄二年的两个饭团 Deep Dive Premonition深潜预知Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Sengoku Japan, in the second year of Eiroku. Two rice balls save a life. No System, no golden finger. Only increasingly hazy knowledge of the future, a bold yet cautious way of handling affairs, and a man from a later age who rises from humble beginnings. Starting with nothing, he survives the chaos, stands tall, and fights his way to prominence, eventually vying for supremacy in the Sengoku era. He studies medicine and builds castles, trains in swordsmanship and spearmanship, and learns the p 2.8kReads—Score355Shelves

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    Is the Japanese Sengoku period a good fit? Starting from humble beginnings, it depicts a chaotic era of conquest, farming, building ships and cannons, vying for supremacy, with the protagonist fighting the Jurchens in the mid-game, establishing the Liaodong Army, building treasure ships, fighting the Dutch and Portuguese in Southeast Asia, conquering India, discovering Australia, seizing the Middle East, entering the Americas, and confronting Western powers.

42. 42 覆 Overthrowing the Tang: Transmigrate into Emperor Ai, Who Abdicated the Throne 覆唐：穿越禅位天子唐哀宗 Ren Daxi任大兮Historical663k WordsOngoing A modern soul transmigrates into Li Zhu, the last emperor of the Great Tang. In the fourth year of Tianyou, Zhu Wen usurps the Tang throne, and the dynasty collapses after 289 years. In name, Li Zhu is the Prince of Jiyin who abdicated the throne. In reality, he is a prisoner trapped in a cage. The history books are unequivocal: just three months later, a cup of poisoned wine will be his end. Given a second life, he refuses to sit still and await death! Imprisoned in his residence, he uses polit 3.2kReads—Score317Shelves

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    It's now over 600,000 words, and the number of readers is gradually increasing. It's a slow-burning work.

43. 43 我 Lying Flat and Slacking Off in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐躺平摆烂 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Tan transmigrated into the body of Li Longji's grandson. Kept under close watch, he had no choice but to act like a spoiled, reckless wastrel so no one would suspect a thing. When the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, Li Tan used the prestige he had earned defending Tong Pass to enter Chang'an and force Li Longji to appoint him Supreme Commander of the Imperial Guard. Thus began the Tang dynasty's game of power. A scheming and ruthless emperor followed the same path as Li Shimin and ascended the 11.1kReads8.8Score785Shelves

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    He transmigrated into the body of a grandson of the Tang Dynasty emperor, disguising himself as a playboy to bide his time. When the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, he was appointed a general, ascended the throne, led his iron cavalry westward, and rebuilt the glory of the Tang Dynasty!

44. 44 我 I Am a Tyrant in the Ming Dynasty 我在大明当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical2.5M WordsCompleted You think I don't know you're secretly colluding with the Manchus? You think I don't know you've been hiding your commercial taxes? The southeast is lost in drunken revelry, while Shaanxi lies barren for a thousand miles, strewn with starving corpses! The court's ministers care nothing for the people's lives or the fate of the realm. They suck the lifeblood from the Ming and carve the flesh from the people! Even an ordinary man's fury can drench the ground in blood. Do you know what happens when 4kReads8.9Score241Shelves
45. 45 穿 Transmigrated to the Late Han Dynasty, I Cling to Liu Bei's Coattails 穿到汉末紧抱刘备大腿 Country Lane乡间小路Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Completed novel: Three Kingdoms: What?! Diao Chan Is My Older Sister! New novel: Guan Hai Entrusts Me with His Orphan, and I Lead the Yellow Turbans to Conquer the World (Set in the world of Romance of the Three Kingdoms) After transmigrating to the late Han dynasty, I'm all alone, with no connections, power, or influence. And now a chaotic age is about to begin. What should I do? Obviously, cling to a powerful big shot and do my best to stay alive. Of course, when I've got nothing better to do, 6.6kReads8.8Score659Shelves
46. 46 靖 Chaos in the Jingkang Era: I Raise an Army to Restore Han and Unite the Realm 靖康乱世：我起兵复汉定天下 Rain over the Winding Lane繁陌临雨Historical236k WordsOngoing “The Shame of Jingkang! The Jin dogs slaughtered cities, piling bones into mountains, while the Song court fled south to cower in safety! Liu Yue, a modern history buff, transmigrates into the body of a timid young lord in Longyou. Wielding his ancestral Zhao King Spear to rout the enemy and the Chixiao Sword to claim his destiny, he opens the granaries, rallies the righteous, and leads local militias against the Jin army! He swings his spear across Mount Long to slaughter Jin soldiers, and uses 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical fiction, no fixed system, military conquest, immersive experience of ancient battlefield strategy. Northern Expedition against the Jin Dynasty, reclaiming lost territories 😠

47. 47 梦 Dreams Shattered in the Dying Tang Dynasty 梦碎残唐 Ye Xue'an叶雪庵Historical467k WordsCompleted Set against the turbulent reigns of Emperor Xizong and Emperor Zhaozong of Tang, this novel explores the tangled power struggles of the late Tang court: factional strife, rampant eunuch power, and the warlords’ campaigns to suppress rebellions. Through upheavals that shook the realm, including the Huang Chao Rebellion, chaos in Guanzhong, the siege of Fengxiang, and the warlords’ struggle for supremacy, it paints a portrait of a world in turmoil on the eve of the Tang dynasty’s final decline. Th 19Reads—Score115Shelves

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    No time travel, no major alterations, no protagonist halo, and no satisfying story. It adheres to historical accuracy; everyone has dreams, struggles earnestly, and lives on, only to have their dreams shattered in the chaotic Tang Dynasty.

48. 48 穿 I Transmigrated to the Years Before Liberation and Gave My Youth to the Motherland 穿越解放前，我为祖国献青年 Taste the Way尝道Historical486k WordsOngoing [Behind the Scenes + Schemer + Reborn + No Pocket Dimension + No System + Farming] My name is Zhao Dezhu, but everyone calls me “Mr. Dependable.” I've suddenly ended up in the years before the War of Resistance Against Japan, so what am I supposed to be dependable for? Luckily, a smart Rubik's Cube is here to keep me company. Otherwise, how would I survive in these chaotic times? Sigh... I was a wage slave in the future, and now I have to be one all over again, or the foreigners will bully us ag —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book, a new one, is about a protagonist who travels back to the pre-liberation era. Without a system, he rises to power through a cheat-like ability, cultivating talent for the nation, helping it grow stronger, and achieving new glories. The second book, also without a system, features detailed information. The protagonist integrates into this world, becomes a county magistrate, leads the county using the most suitable policies of the time to develop industry, leads his jurisdiction to prosperity, and helps the people live better lives. The third book, also without a system, has the protagonist travel to a parallel world after liberation. Starting as a young man, he becomes a top scientist, leading the nation to develop mushroom cultivation and military industry, helping the country become the world's third pole.

49. 49 蜀 The Tragic Song of Shu Han, Uniting the Three Kingdoms 蜀汉悲歌定三国 North Sleeper Without a Window北卧无窗Historical809k WordsOngoing A note from the author: The middle part gets a little padded out. I make too many jokes, and I take all your comments, good and bad, to heart. This is my first book, and I'm building experience. I'll see it through and won't abandon it. At the very least, I owe that to the Chancellor and Boyue. I want the Chancellor and Boyue to win. Thank you all again for your support! A defense of my approach: I mainly wanted to give many characters with at least a little description their moment onstage. We 2Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 新 The New Shun, 1644 新顺1644 A Book of Nonsense一本八道说胡话Historical426k WordsOngoing [Peasant Rebel Army Perspective + Research-Oriented + No Golden Finger, No System] (Late Ming Dynasty, research-oriented, a people's history perspective, no System, and a somewhat slow start.) You can think of it as a prequel fanfic to New Shun 1730, or perhaps a sort of tribute. 2.9kReads8.3Score247Shelves

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    The first one is very serious, the second one is very interesting, both are very good.

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