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

1. 251 甲 The Sino-Japanese War of 1894: The Rise of the Far East 甲午风云之远东崛起 Shaking Xuanyuan震轩辕Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Yue Tian, a PhD in military machinery, transmigrates to the First Sino-Japanese War of 1894–1895 and becomes a vanguard soldier protecting the nation. Using his knowledge from the future, he takes control of the lands beyond the Shanhai Pass, establishes a republic, unifies the country, and helps the nation rise as a great power in the Far East. 10.6kReads7.7Score479Shelves
2. 252 真 Detective Dayong 真探大用 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Volume Two of “The Young Cop's Big Cases.” The first volume follows Du Dayong's growth, while the second chronicles his brilliant detective work. The first volume alone shows how the author keeps a story of over two million characters consistent and engaging, packed with substance and no filler. The cases in the second volume are even more gripping, and its quality is sure to surpass the first. 19.3kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
3. 253 开 A Fierce Battle at the Start: 1860 开篇激战1860 Exquisite Years and Yue琳琅岁玥Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [An alternate-history story, not about transmigration. A sweeping ensemble tale of war spanning many years. A new spin-off story is coming soon.] This is a story set in a parallel world: A fierce battle at the very beginning saves the Garden of Gardens from disaster... In 1860, smoke from war rises everywhere. The land is devastated, and chaos reigns. Heroes emerge in turbulent times! But heroes are only human, too. They fight off invaders and protect countless lives. They pacify the land, enric 2.3kReads7.4Score171Shelves

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   I'm recommending two novels [please follow me][add to your bookshelf], striving for rigor, fictional war novels.

4. 254 猛 The Roaring Tiger’s Fangs 猛虎啸牙 Ruomu Buddy若木童鞋Historical655k WordsOngoing Realistic historical fantasy + steady pacing + intelligent characters Also known as The Northern Spear King: The Tiger’s Hundred-Forged Spear With each new emperor comes a new court; each generation brings the new, and leaves the old behind. The late emperor is dead, and his parents are gone. A new ruler takes the throne, bringing new grudges and old enmities. Enemy nations invade, the borders fall into turmoil, the land is shattered, and the winds of change gather. Xiao Leng, courtesy name Chan 741Reads8.9Score100Shelves

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   The Five Barbarian Invasions did not occur; instead, foreign powers established their own regimes, their strength even greater, and the Central Plains remained shrouded in their shadow. The protagonist, carrying on his father's legacy, defends his homeland, composing a tragic epic.

5. 255 远 The Tiger of the Far East: The Iron-Blooded Baishan Army 远东之虎之铁血白山军 Red Starry Star Lord红红星星君Historical183k WordsOngoing On June 4, 1928, Marshal Zhang of the four Yanbei provinces was killed in a bombing. The Yanbei region plunged into turmoil. A mysterious butterfly changed history, and an iron-blooded army from the White Mountains, one that had never existed before, appeared out of nowhere. Those fields of sorghum, those birch forests, that black soil: we will never give them up! Come on, you little Japanese devils! It's either you or us!!! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In 1928, many things happened in Northeast China. If history could be rewritten, would many things have changed? The Northeast's 300,000 troops, over 400 aircraft, 500,000 rifles, the aircraft carrier SS8A (capable of accommodating 10 French seaplanes), and over 200 million silver dollars! They shouldn't have vanished so easily in 1931!

6. 256 水 Water Margin: Starting with Lin Chong, I’ll Reshape the World 水浒：从林冲开始改天换地 Six-Yuan Pan-Fried Buns六卖生煎Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Transmigrated into Lin Chong? Why the hell should I keep putting up with things? There's no way I'm going to be a pushover. If someone wrongs me, I'll get even immediately. I launch a fierce path of revenge right from the Wild Boar Forest, fight my way back to Dongjing, kill Gao Yanei with my own hands, and rescue my wife! I fight my way out of Dongjing, then take over Liangshan and rule the region. I gather heroes and outstanding men from across the land, make Gao Qiu weep and Tong Guan choke w 5kReads8.3Score438Shelves

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   This is the best-written, most exciting, and most vividly characterized Water Margin novel I've ever read. It's incredibly good.

7. 257 逃 The Runaway Soldier: Fox and Little Hongying’s Second Half 逃兵外传之狐狸与小红缨的下半场 Red Starry Star Lord红红星星君Urban227k WordsCompleted In 1940, the War of Resistance against Japan entered an even more brutal phase. On orders from their superiors, the Independent Regiment dispatched a force eastward to advance across the plains! Fox and Little Hongying’s Ninth Company bid farewell to their wine station and headed east toward Qinghe County. New lives and a brutal battlefield awaited them! Xu Jianfeng, a transmigrant, witnessed their legendary story and passionate youth! 249Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 258 时 Space-Time Branch: The Battle for the Pacific 时空支线：鏖战太平洋 Exquisite Years and Yue琳琅岁玥Historical362k WordsOngoing [This story is entirely fictional. It is one of a series of stories derived from my work, Opening Battle: 1860. It is an alternate-history war epic with a large cast. The pace of events has been compressed to facilitate the plot.] Parallel World! In 1940, the war in Europe had entered its second year, and the dramatic changes on the battlefield took most people by surprise. After summer began, merciless war swept across all of Western Europe, from the western coast of the Scandinavian Peninsula 695Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 259 明 Late Ming Chongzhen: I Deserve the Temple Name Shengzu 明末崇祯，朕当得起圣祖庙号 Ten Thousand Leaning Bamboo Stalks韧竹万杆斜Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Zhu Bao'an is reborn. He never expected to become the Chongzhen Emperor. He's doomed now. Fortunately, it's the first year of the Chongzhen reign, so there's still hope. Watch him rebuild the Embroidered Uniform Guard and Eastern Depot, killing not a single loyal minister and sparing not one treacherous official. He takes charge of the economy, politics, and military, and makes sure all three are strong. Hong Taiji: "That brat Zhu Youjian fights dirty, always going for my kidneys. And now he has 972Reads7.2Score105Shelves

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   Zhu Youjian marked the beginning of the new Ming Dynasty.

10. 260 流 Exiled: Seizing the Xiang Army’s Arsenal and Building My Own Power 流放：截胡湘军火器局，拥兵自重 Zeyano Northwest Village泽野西北村Historical272k WordsCompleted [Sentenced to exile in the late Qing + seizes the arsenal from the start + technological superiority + from building guns and cannons to creating Asia’s first ironclad fleet + building an independent power base + rise of a ruthless warlord + satisfying, with no suffering for the protagonist] Shen Tunan wakes up to find himself a convict in an exile camp in the late Qing dynasty. His adoptive mother frames him, the camp commander makes his life difficult, and he cannot even get a hot meal. You’r 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The relationships within the Heavenly Kingdom were quite peculiar. Before invoking God, Hong Xiuquan was superior to Yang Xiuqing, who had to address him as a subject. After invoking God, Hong Xiuquan had to call Yang Xiuqing "father." The entire court, kneeling on the ground, was momentarily unable to discern who was superior. In terms of official rank, Hong Xiuquan was the Heavenly King; in terms of seniority, Yang Xiuqing was his father. Two emperors in one court, normally ruler and subject, but father and son after invoking God. Hong Xiuquan, standing below the platform, knew he was about to be reprimanded; as the son, he was publicly scolded every year on his birthday.

11. 261 老 My Dad Is Su Dongpo, My Wife Is Li Qingzhao, and My Bro Is Emperor Huizong 老爹苏东坡老婆李清照老铁宋徽宗 Wen Qingru文卿如Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Tags: No System, not a mindless power fantasy, meticulous historical research, slow burn, personal growth, one heroine An utterly ordinary art student transmigrates as Su Dun, the prematurely deceased youngest son of the legendary Su Dongpo. A quick calculation tells him When his father goes to Huizhou to eat lychees, he’ll be eleven. When his father goes to Hainan Island to eat clams, he’ll be fourteen. When his father is pardoned and dies in Changzhou, he’ll be seventeen. When Cai Jing erects 11.4kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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    Absolutely meets the requirements

12. 262 大 Ming Prince: I’ll Found a Nation Overseas 大明藩王：我要海外建国 These Five Sheep这个五只羊Historical977k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into Zhu Yiliu, Prince Lu during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty. Empress Dowager Li has just rebuked the Wanli Emperor and demanded that Prince Lu be made the new ruler. Zhu Yiliu falls from his horse and lapses into a coma. After waking, he can't shake the feeling that the Wanli Emperor wants him dead, so he plans to build a ship and take a group of people to hide in the Nanyang, putting some distance between himself and the Manchu barbarians, who will arrive before long. Bu 1.4kReads8.2Score—Shelves

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    No system, trying to stay as close to history as possible.

13. 263 三 Three Kingdoms: Ink-Stained Battle Robes 三国之墨染征袍 Awake Late, But Not Too Late迟醒未晚Historical484k WordsCompleted “Grandfather! Look!” The red silk hanging from the mast of the treasure ship snapped in the sea wind. The eight-year-old imperial grandson pointed at the dark outline gradually coming into view. “Is that the Immortal Isle of Penglai you told me about?” Beneath his black dragon robe, the sixty-seven-year-old silver-haired man’s gaunt fingers gripped the gilded railing. With the guards supporting him, he straightened his back. The salty sea wind stirred his long white beard. The muscular arms that 201Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    If you enjoy slow-burn, meticulously crafted, non-systematic, historically accurate, and non-fictionalized versions of the Three Kingdoms, I recommend this book. Here's a summary of its pros and cons: Pros: 1. The protagonist, starting from humble beginnings, relies on military achievements and being recognized as a member of a minor noble family to gain entry into officialdom. It's not a mindless, wish-fulfillment story; the pace is relatively slow. The protagonist isn't a saintly figure, nor is he cruel or bloodthirsty. This aligns with the values ​​of a modern person who transmigrates to ancient times, integrates into the ancient environment, and retains normal humanity. 2. It's not a fictionalized version of the Three Kingdoms. All historical figures and supporting characters, including their personalities, abilities, backgrounds, locations, ages, and timelines, adhere to historical records. The logic is meticulous, and the author has a deep understanding of the history, society, and culture of the late Eastern Han Dynasty to the Three Kingdoms period. 3. The protagonist skillfully navigates politics, and even opponents and supporting characters don't lose their intelligence. The plot twists and turns are logically and meticulously developed. Cons: 1. The slow pace and extensive setup in the early stages make it unsuitable for readers who enjoy stories of characters pretending to be weak while actually being strong, or those who rely on a system to solve problems. Its audience is inevitably narrower. 2. The novel provides rich and engaging descriptions of important, yet largely unknown, characters from the late Eastern Han Dynasty or the Three Kingdoms period who appear only briefly or not at all in historical fiction. This can easily cause readers who prefer popular strategists and generals from Wei, Shu, and Wu to lose patience and feel that the author neglected to feature their favorite characters, leading to the misconception that the focus on minor figures in the early episodes was a sign of neglect. 3. The political intrigue sections are full of twists, turns, and foreshadowing, making it difficult to predict plot twists and fully understand the protagonist's schemes without reading further. This makes the novel unsuitable for impatient readers.

14. 264 乱 Iron Cavalry in a Chaotic World 乱世铁骑 Northern Fish北鱼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A nation's decline is never caused by foreign peoples; chaos in the court is the true root of a country's troubles. A top special forces soldier from Huaxia dies in a foreign land, only to transmigrate to another world and become the sixth prince of the Great Wu Empire. Yet this illustrious identity makes him the laughingstock of the entire Great Wu dynasty, mocked and ridiculed by all. 10.5kReads8.6Score965Shelves

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    You can take a look.

15. 265 士 The Rise of the Great Clans 士族崛起 Yellow Hound on the Left, Gray Falcon on the Right左牵黄右擎苍Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System] After accidentally transmigrating to the final years of the Eastern Han dynasty, Shi Hui becomes the son of Shi Xie, a renowned general in Jiaozhou. In an age of rival warlords and relentless warfare, he must rapidly grow from a scholar with no combat experience into a commander of both courage and wisdom. Under the influence of his father, Shi Xie, Shi Hui gradually makes a name for himself. Drawing on his deep understanding of the history of the Three Kingdoms, he begins to maneuve 361Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system, no intelligence reduction, historical fiction. Watch how the protagonist develops from Jiaozhou and dominates the late Han Dynasty.

16. 266 大 A Stick in the Tang Dynasty 大唐一根棍 My Name Is Wang Dabao我叫王大宝Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Comedy + Suspense + Brainy Wish Fulfillment + Historically Grounded Tang Dynasty] A farm boy with a serious lack of virtue gradually grows into the Tang dynasty's number-one troublemaker (no, wait, strike that). He grows into a pillar that holds up the sky, a beam that spans the sea. If I'm having a good time and you're not, I'll beat you until you are. If I can't reform you, I'll cremate you. I crush foreign kingdoms, dissect the aristocratic clans, discipline princes, and slap emperors I can' 3kReads8.7Score235Shelves

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    The strictness of the mid-to-late Tang Dynasty

17. 267 大 Boss, Another Flock of Easy Marks Has Arrived 大当家，肥羊又又又来了 Rampaging Rock暴走石头Historical4.1M WordsOngoing [Alternate History + No System + Slow Burn + Farming and Development + Decisive and Ruthless + Outlaws + Warring States Competition + No Heroine in the Early Story] Also known as: If You Transmigrate and Don't Rebel, Are You Just Waiting for New Year's? Starting from a Village, Building a Prosperous Dynasty A hellish start, but he chose to fight his way out! From the moment Tang Feng transmigrated, he was trapped in the quagmire of a chaotic age: taxes were tigers, landlords were wolves, and ba 15.9kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves
18. 268 穿 I Transmigrate as the Ming Crown Prince and Build an Industrial Empire for China 穿越大明太子，打造华夏工业帝国 Flowers Bloom and Flowers Fade花开又花谢Historical375k WordsCompleted [Ming military industry + Industrial Revolution + transmigration with no System + scientific genius] Mighty Qin, powerful Han, prosperous Tang, wealthy Song, and strong Ming. A modern engineering PhD transmigrates, and from the start he's dealt a winning hand: he becomes the Ming Crown Prince. As a descendant of the Ming Dynasty's founding emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, he relies on three books, The Friend of Military-Civilian Talent, The Militia Military Training Manual, and The Barefoot Doctor's Manu 271Reads8.0Score—Shelves
19. 269 乞 A Beggar Fleeing Famine: Just Stay Alive 乞丐逃荒，不死就行 Fish Who Talks Too Much鱼多嘴Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted A little beggar on the streets of Sanxi Town, known by the nickname Bamboo Viper. For the first ten years or so, he barely managed to scrape by. When floods struck the Two Huai regions, he somehow survived and, for reasons he couldn't explain, fled the disaster with a string of little ones in tow. He took in children, learned to fish, and cleared land to farm. A beggar makes mistakes, is fiercely protective of his own, and tries his best to become a good older brother. The siblings go from havin 5.4kReads9.3Score674Shelves
20. 270 大 The Purple Robe of the Great Qing 大清紫袍 Sun Yiding孙一丁Historical187k WordsCompleted All the ministers inside and out wear purple robes. Who will share my burden? The jade cups drain the blood of a thousand households; the silver candles burn away the people’s fat. When Heaven sheds tears, the people shed tears; where the singing grows loud, the weeping grows louder. You speak so freely of the sovereign’s boundless grace, yet you are the ones who have betrayed it. Jiaqing Set against the White Lotus Rebellion during the Jiaqing reign, this novel traces the fates of high-rankin 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical novel from the Qing Dynasty's Jiaqing era, based on rigorous historical research.

21. 271 楚 The Feast at Hongmen 楚汉鸿门宴 Can't Cry哭不得Historical334k WordsOngoing A new story is here! Come read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system, no brainwashing; strictly follows the framework of historical progression; fluent writing; vivid characters; witnesses the development of a great era through the experiences of ordinary people! Absolutely a great story!

22. 272 大 The Tang Dynasty's Number One Rebel 大唐第一狂徒 Long Yuan龙渊Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the third year of the Chuigong era of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Zetian was on the verge of ascending the throne. The sole heir to the modern Tang Sect transmigrated into the body of a marquis's son. Using modern methods, he enhanced his hidden weapons with deadly poisons and defeated every expert under Heaven. He applied forensic investigation techniques he had taken as electives while studying abroad to solve countless strange cases. And the modern fireworks he invented to impress women became a 10kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
23. 273 大 The Purple-Robed Qing: Part Two 大清紫袍第二部 Sun Yiding孙一丁Historical54k WordsOngoing All the ministers within and beyond the court wear purple robes. Who is willing to share my burdens? The jade cup drains the blood of a thousand households; the silver candles burn through the people’s lifeblood. When Heaven’s tears fall, the people weep; the louder the songs, the louder the cries. You speak so often of the sovereign’s boundless grace, yet you are the ones who have betrayed it. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommended historical novels from the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty

24. 274 上 Last Season's Palace Intrigue Champion Is Now Ruling from Behind the Curtain 上一届宫斗冠军，现在垂帘听政了 The Visitor Sings of Yantai来者歌燕台Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing [No System] [Political Intrigue with an Ensemble Cast] [Ascends the Throne] [Serious Drama] Xie Jin transmigrates, and before she can even celebrate becoming the champion of palace intrigue, she realizes she's become the previous champion! With his dying breath, the young emperor personally places the Imperial Seal in her arms. Xie Jin looks down at herself. The three-year-old crown prince is hugging her leg, drooling all over her sleeve. Good news: No more serving in the emperor's bed! Bad new 1.8kReads—Score146Shelves
25. 275 贞 The First Great Sycophant of Zhenguan 贞观第一佞臣 Big-Bellied Uncle大肚大叔Historical389k WordsCompleted Even transmigration requires getting the posture right. Liu Sanqiang may have had his all wrong, since he transmigrated into Wu Yuanqing, the elder brother of Wu Zetian. Fortunately, his younger sister Wu was still young, so there was a chance to make things right. From then on, Liu Sanqiang, in Wu Yuanqing’s body, began a very different life in the Tang dynasty! 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two new books meet your requirements.

26. 276 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 1.8kReads9.6Score545Shelves

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    I. In our memories, all memories of history, in the final analysis, are about war. "A Chinese History You Can't Bear to Finish Reading: Qin's Unification of the World" uses the rise and fall of history from the division of Jin into three states to the unification of the world by the Qin Dynasty as its framework. II. Comprehensive content covering Chinese and world history. "If one can immerse oneself in history, one can gain a deeper understanding." Each chapter includes "related links." (Giggle giggle! Guan Yu is public property [kissing emoji])

27. 277 大 Great Ming: My Brother Is Zhu Houzhao 大明：家兄朱厚照 I've Been Crazy Since I Was Little打小我就疯Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The Hongzhi Restoration is underway, and Zhu Houzhao is coming of age. Wang Shouren and Tang Bohu are sharpening their blades, preparing for the imperial examinations. A Little Ice Age is just around the corner, and a long, bitter cold is about to ravage the land. Li Mu has spent years building his own earthly paradise. He'd originally planned to live out his days there as a carefree little emperor, but then Zhu Houzhao, the landlord's silly son, showed up... 21Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This book is good; I've read it myself.

28. 278 最 The Mightiest Emperor 最强万岁爷 Stone Buddha石佛Historical3.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Strongest Emperor. A special forces soldier transmigrates and becomes an emperor, only to find that treacherous ministers are plotting to usurp the throne and his wife has drawn her sword to take her own life! Assassins from the secretive Luo Wang organization lurk throughout the capital, the black market is shrouded in mystery, and the Qing Prince's faction is at the height of its power! When Zhou Jian flies into a rage, the treacherous officials filling the court will spill b 5.7kReads8.8Score540Shelves
29. 279 铁 The Iron-Blooded Southern Song and Its Mad Emperor 铁血南宋，疯批官家 Tossed It Away甩了甩了Historical686k WordsCompleted (No System, no mindless antics) A modern graduate student of history transmigrates into the body of Emperor Gaozong of Song, a foolish ruler. And so, an unconventional emperor with a lively mind and unorthodox methods appears on the scene. If history is written by the victors, then he’ll raise his blade and cut down the treacherous first, restore imperial authority, and put loyal pillars of the realm to work. He meant to be a carefree emperor, but before long he had become the very figure his en 6.2kReads8.3Score522Shelves
30. 280 想 You Want to Usurp the Throne? My Father Isn’t Dead Yet! 想黄袍加身？我爹还没死呢！ Fat on My Frame肥肉加身Historical295k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into the child ruler of a fallen dynasty? I refuse to accept fate!] Medical student Chen Feng woke up to find he had transmigrated into the body of Chai Zongxun, crown prince of Later Zhou, the puppet emperor who, according to the history books, lost his kingdom at seven and died suddenly in Fangzhou at twenty! His father, Chai Rong, was about to lead a northern campaign. History said he would die of illness at Waqiao Pass in 959, and six months later Zhao Kuangyin would seize th 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A meticulous approach to writing novels is impossible, but these few are acceptable; at least they don't make things up. The first two are new books, so you can keep them for later. The last three are really good; I'm currently reading them or have just finished them—they're excellent!

31. 281 中 A Complete Guide to Chinese and World History: A Must-Have for Every Chinese Household 中国历史世界历史一本通 (中国家庭必备书) Editorial Board of Chinese and World History in One Volume《中国历史・世界历史一本通》编委会Historical808k WordsCompleted The renowned British historian Arnold Toynbee once said, “If a person can immerse themselves in an understanding of history, they will surely gain true knowledge, because the lessons of history are the richest treasury of wisdom.” Learning about Chinese and world history in a short time and gaining an understanding of the world as a whole has been the dream and pursuit of many people throughout the ages. If you want to understand history, you must first acquire the necessary historical knowledge 390Reads9.2Score126Shelves
32. 282 穿 Transmigrating to the Sui and Tang Dynasties, I Join Li Shimin with the Wagang Army 穿越隋唐，带着瓦岗军投靠李世民 Yun Shang Zixing云上子兴Historical2.2M WordsOngoing A university professor known as a walking encyclopedia unexpectedly transmigrated into the chaotic final years of the Sui Dynasty, becoming thirteen-year-old Qin Shi. He was the son of Qin Qiong's cousin. His father had died taking an arrow meant for Qin Qiong, and entrusted Qin Shi to him with his dying breath. Qin Qiong sent people back to his hometown to bring Qin Shi over. It was early 618 CE, the fourteenth year of Sui Emperor Yang's Daye reign and the first year of the Tang Wude reign. Tha 2.6kReads6.9Score157Shelves

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    No system, but not mindless, no harem, male-oriented, about conquering and ruling the world, no romance.

33. 283 这 Something’s Definitely Wrong With This Star 这个明星指定有点毛病 Big Silly Bear大憨熊Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted Whether you're a guy or a girl, you've probably played video games. Have you ever known a guy who played as a girl? That's exactly what our protagonist does. One ordinary day, a game called I'm a Superstar suddenly appears on Liu Fei's computer, so he decides to give it a try. While playing, he creates a female character, customizing her face and background. Liu Fei is a guy, but he makes a female character with the proportions of a female celebrity. Who could have guessed that this would crash —Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 284 穿 I Transmigrated to the Song Dynasty, and from the Start I Had to Face the Jingkang Catastrophe 穿越大宋，开局就要面对靖康之耻 Fat on My Frame肥肉加身Historical570k WordsOngoing Zhao Huan wakes up to find himself the not-yet-enthroned Song Emperor Qinzong, the most humiliating ruler to preside over a fallen dynasty in history! The Jin army is marching south, Bianjing is on the verge of falling, and his officials are on their knees, begging him to cede territory and sue for peace... “To hell with the Jingkang Humiliation!” Newly transmigrated, Zhao Huan sets out to avert that disastrous fate. He slaughters treacherous ministers and takes command of three ultimate weapons 4Reads8.4Score—Shelves
35. 285 大 The Tang Dynasty's Mighty Imperial Uncle 大唐之国舅纵横 Lucky Mud Doll福气泥娃娃Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Transmigration, historical fiction, ancient times, political intrigue, heroic, no System, strong nation, court politics Dou Le transmigrates to the Tang dynasty. He plans to keep his head down in the early Tang and use the knowledge from his previous life to become a wealthy gentleman. But through a series of twists and turns, he becomes Li Yuan’s brother-in-law and Li Shimin’s uncle. From then on, the world loses an idle man, and the Tang gains an unparalleled statesman. He is the driving force 1.5kReads8.6Score108Shelves
36. 286 浴 Bloodbath at Jingkang 浴血靖康 Mo Xiaoyao莫逍遥Historical219k WordsCompleted In the Xuanhe era, the balance of power shifted. Song and Liao had drawn a border, put an end to hostilities, and maintained friendly relations for over a hundred years. In the lands of the White Mountains and Black Waters lived the Jurchen Wanyan clan, a people of hunters and fishers who had long suffered under the Liao and harbored deep resentment. Wanyan Aguda campaigned east and west, united the tribes, and rose swiftly to challenge the Liao. The balance of power was about to be turned upsid 25Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 287 重 Reborn as a Tyrant in the Great Ming 重生大明当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.3M WordsCompleted You think you can secretly collude with the Jian Nu and I won't know? You think you can conceal your commercial taxes and I won't know? The southeast is prosperous, while Shaanxi lies barren for a thousand miles, littered with the starving dead. The court's ministers care nothing for the people's lives or the fate of the realm. They suck the blood of the Great Ming and strip the flesh from its people! Even an ordinary man in a fit of rage can spill blood three feet high. But do you know what hap 17.2kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    We're talking about comparing history, and nobody's more skilled than a master thief [smile]. The first book tells the story of Zhang Hao, who travels back to the Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Yunwen [stunned][stunned]. But those familiar with this period of history know that Zhu Yunwen was guarded against by Emperor Jianwen and imprisoned by Zhu Di [crying][crying]. So the protagonist definitely couldn't be a carefree prince, so he started to show off in front of Zhu Yunwen, then cultivated relationships with Lan Yu and other military figures from Huaixi, and finally ascended the throne. [Cool][cool] The second book tells the story of the protagonist traveling back to the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Chongzhen. To change the fate of the fallen dynasty, he secretly recruited Qin Liangyu's White-Spear Soldiers [laughing][laughing] and then began confiscating property and selecting talent.

38. 288 大 The Richest Imperial Uncle in the Ming Dynasty 大明朝最富国舅 Calling to Heaven叫天Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the Ming dynasty, relatives of the imperial family were forbidden from interfering in government. As luck would have it, after transmigrating, Li Wengui knew that in ten years he would be the maternal uncle of the Wanli Emperor, a royal relative! At the moment, though, the Li family was so poor they were selling their children. Well, then. This life was all about making money. He kept earning, and before he knew it, he had become the richest man in the Ming dynasty. Soon, a long line formed o 3.3kReads8.6Score236Shelves
39. 289 大 Great Ming: My Brother-in-Law Is Zhu Biao 大明：我的姐夫叫朱标 The Marquis of Giving Up摆烂候Historical1.2M WordsOngoing I transmigrated to the Great Ming. My elder sister is the Crown Princess, my elder brother is a founding duke, and my maternal uncle is the Great Ming’s “Wei Qing and Huo Qubing.” Most importantly, my brother-in-law is Zhu Biao. That’s a royal flush from the start! But the current emperor seems rather petty, so to live comfortably, I’ve decided to keep my head down and be a nobody. For ten years, I’ve stayed secluded in the inner chambers, a quiet, handsome young man. Then my uncle brought a sec 39.4kReads7.9Score2.2kShelves
40. 290 大 The Great Ming Surveillance Court 大明道察院 Lintai麟台Historical690k WordsOngoing [See the epic history of the Daoist sects in the early Ming through the eyes of a transmigrator] In the third year of Hongwu, the Hongwu Emperor established the mysterious Dao Investigation Bureau to rein in Daoist sorcerers who could turn the tide at will. There is no carefree Daoist life here, only the ironclad rule that “magic must be bounded by law, and the Dao restrained by regulations.” Even mighty cultivators who can fly through the skies and burrow through the earth must face execution i 3.3kReads9.3Score490Shelves

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    It's beautiful and very meticulous; the characters' clothing, props, scenes, and dialogue are all very well-researched and detailed.

41. 291 覆 Overthrowing the Qing: Who Dug Me Up Again?! 覆清：谁又把朕挖出来了！ Little Cabbage Treasure小白菜宝Historical165k WordsCompleted Steel legions + giant warships and cannons + soul transmigration + no heroine + land and sea battles + no System Wang Li was a doctoral student. One day, he was struck by lightning while out and began transmigrating. He had been the sage strategist Guiguzi, Liu Bei the sandal seller, and Li Shimin, the Heavenly Strategy General. After transmigrating from one life to another, he grew tired of it all and wanted to go home. Looking back on his experiences, he realized that coffins could also restra 72Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With rigorous logic, traversing parallel worlds, Shi Dakai of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom reforms step by step and rises step by step!

42. 292 枌 The Grass and Trees of Fengyu Grow Tall 枌榆草木长 Ni Ergou倪二狗Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication: ensemble cast + rival nations vying for supremacy + political intrigue and strategy + patriotism and national pride + original poetry + memorable supporting characters] [This is a fictional setting, and some historical references should not be taken as fact. This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The plot is carefully developed, the logic is rigorous, and the cast and scope are large. There is no System or golden finger. There are no brainless villains or c 24.7kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    Alternate history + chaotic era of power struggles + political intrigue and strategy

43. 293 家 My Father Is the Emperor, and He Taught Me to Rebel 家父圣上，教我造反 Stop Rushing Me to Type别催我码字Historical137k WordsOngoing (Six thousand words already written and under contract, so feel free to bookmark.) (No System, no golden finger, and no mastermind behind the scenes. Enter at your own risk.) After transmigrating to the Great Qian Dynasty, Qin Mu discovers that his father’s whereabouts are shrouded in mystery, while the people of Great Qian are suffering terribly. Corrupt officials run rampant, local warlords carve up the realm, and powerful in-laws meddle in government. The dynasty is riddled with corruption an —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No systematic approach, absolutely rigorous, a masterpiece among fictional stories. Comparable to the Three Kingdoms period, definitely worth reading!

44. 294 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 95.8kReads9.4Score13.2kShelves
45. 295 从 The March to War 从军行 Rain Falling in the Dust风尘落雨Historical5.6M WordsCompleted “Where is the Imperial Guard? Who dares ride with me across the battlefields of the northern desert and trample the Yanrong King’s tent beneath our horses?” A general in a red cloak sat astride his horse, saber in hand. “We will go!” the battle-hardened soldiers before him answered in unison. A boy from a small mountain village joined the army only to spare his family some taxes. All he wanted was to save enough money to marry his childhood sweetheart. As his military achievements mounted, he ro 24.8kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
46. 296 代 In Place of Jin 代晋 Big Apple大苹果Historical7.4M WordsOngoing This is an age of shining stars, of refined gentlemen and poetry shared over wine. This is the darkest of ages, where life is worthless and corpses pile into mountains. Through the endless night, who will be the light that brings dawn? On this sunken earth, who will save the people? The realm is shared by the Wang and Ma clans. But who will share the realm with me? 11.6kReads8.4Score432Shelves
47. 297 大 Great Qin: I, Hu Hai, Have Returned from the Future 大秦：我胡亥从后世归来 Blue-Sky Iced Milk蓝天冰牛奶Historical600k WordsCompleted (No System) After Zhao Gao forces Hu Hai to kill himself, his soul transmigrates into the body of an orphan in the twenty-first century. There, he experiences how hard life can be and deeply regrets his past actions. In his twenties, he is diagnosed with cancer. After he dies, Heaven gives him another chance and sends him back to the Qin Empire. The first thing Hu Hai does upon returning is move against Zhao Gao. When uprisings break out across the land, he puts Zhang Han in command. With the hi 508Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    No system, barely watchable

48. 298 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 17.2kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves
49. 299 重 Reborn in the Southern Song: The Rogue Who Became Emperor 重生南宋，泼皮称帝传 I Love Revolvers我爱左轮Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [No System + Tech Tree + Building and Farming + Realism + Ideal for Middle-Aged and Older Readers] Hu Xiang, a modern-day wage slave, is reborn in 1220 AD, during the Southern Song dynasty. Fortunately, he’s the son of a small landowner. Unfortunately, the Mongol cavalry is at the height of its power, brandishing butcher’s knives as it conquers the world. Who dares defy them? Step forward! Hu Xiang steps forward! Do you know Sun Tzu’s Art of War, or the Thirty-Six Stratagems? Or do you have divi 398Reads6.0Score106Shelves
50. 300 三 Three Kingdoms: You Told Me to Make Wu Surrender, So I Kidnapped Sun Quan 三国：让你降吴，你绑架孙权 Youngster from Longdong陇东少年Historical1.1M WordsCompleted (No System + one heroine + military conquest + intelligence bordering on the supernatural) Transmigrated into the Three Kingdoms era as Mi Long, son of Mi Fang, the Shu-Han governor of Nan Commandery. He thought he could simply live the easy life of a spoiled young master. But it was the winter of Jian'an 24: Mi Fang had surrendered the city to Wu, and Guan Yu had been defeated and captured. It seemed Mi Long had only one path left: follow his father to Eastern Wu and die of despair. Unwilling t 1.9kReads8.9Score114Shelves

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