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

1. 401 大 Great Ming: The Village's Little Top Scholar, Whom Old Zhu Absolutely Adores 大明：乡村小状元，老朱贼稀罕我 Scholar Who Wins a Marquisate封侯书生Historical2.0M WordsCompleted During the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Qiniu, an ordinary four-year-old farm boy, accidentally comes across a silver bell. From then on, he dreams every night of entering a room filled with books: the Thousand Character Classic, the Hundred Family Surnames, the Four Books and Five Classics, collections of successful candidates’ exam essays from every dynasty, and more. With his golden finger and relentless effort, he becomes the top scholar before the age of ten. Beloved by Old Zhu, Litt 18.8kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves
2. 402 我 I Turn My Life Around Through the Imperial Exams 我靠科举逆袭人生 Corn Breakdance玉米扒舞Historical808k WordsCompleted When Li Jingxing wakes up, he finds himself in an unfamiliar place. Around him are crude huts and shabby furniture, and the air carries a faint smell of straw. Looking down, he sees that he is wearing ragged clothes and a pair of straw sandals. All of it leaves him utterly confused. “How did I end up here?” Li Jingxing wonders. Just then, a burst of noise breaks through his thoughts. 3kReads8.8Score230Shelves

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   This is an ancient Chinese novel about the imperial examinations. The protagonist is a commoner who travels back in time to ancient China and, through diligent study, participates in the imperial examinations, eventually rising from a lowly student to a high-ranking official.

3. 403 战 Warring States: Jin's Desperate Counterattack to Reclaim Han, Zhao, and Wei 战国：晋国绝地反击，收复韩赵魏 Feng Shaoshui封少水Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [This novel is set against the historical backdrop of the Partition of Jin. Familiarity with this event will help you enjoy the story.] [Ancient Warring States setting + rival states vying for supremacy + the Hundred Schools of Thought + political maneuvering + battles of wit and courage + no System + no harem + not for beginners] After transmigrating to the early Warring States period, he becomes Ji Jiujiu, the last ruler of Jin. His rise begins with infiltrating the Mohists. He keeps a low pro 3.7kReads8.8Score294Shelves

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   Transmigrating to the Warring States period and becoming the ruler of Jin, he rewrites the destiny of "the division of Jin into three states"! Starting by infiltrating the Mohist school, he confronts the feudal lords head-on, reverses the tide of history amidst the contention of a hundred schools of thought, and witnesses how he achieves the unification of the three states under Jin and the unification of the world. The super-exciting plot is coming soon!

4. 404 神 The Legend of the Condor Heroes: A Later-Era Chronicle 神雕晚世录 Wanderer Returns at Night游子夜归人Male-Channel Fanfiction990k WordsOngoing Since the book’s “Dragon-Slaying Arc” became clear, most fans of Xiaolongnü have left, but people still report the story, and some readers question whether the characters are out of character: Xiaolongnü is too skilled, Yelü Qi is too decent, and Yang Guo isn’t wild enough. I’ll explain using the original work: First, Xiaolongnü is no weaker than Yang Guo, and he has no confidence that he can kill her with a single blow, so he needs to lay a trap. The evidence: In the Third Discussion of Mount 2.1kReads8.1Score194Shelves

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   Try this book; it tells historical stories from a martial arts perspective.

5. 405 争 Struggles for Supremacy in the Northern and Southern Dynasties: The Rebel Leader's Second Career 争霸南北朝：叛军头子再就业 Layman Fang Hui方回居士Historical737k WordsCompleted After centuries of turmoil, the Northern and Southern Dynasties are approaching their final chapter. In the north, the Northern Wei faces rebellions across the empire. In the south, the Southern Liang appears peaceful and prosperous, but currents of unrest churn beneath the surface. Although only a little over sixty years remain before Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, reunifies China, people of this era have no idea that long-awaited peace is about to return. Wang Ling was an ordinary office drone 1kReads8.4Score101Shelves

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   There aren't many of these kinds of things in Tomato, and many of them have stopped updating.

6. 406 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 18.7kReads7.8Score1.7kShelves

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   [Attention][Attention] Historical fiction + alternate history 🌈① No one supports my ambition to reach the clouds, 🍑 I will brave the snow to reach the mountain peak. The male protagonist watches a streamer die suddenly and is unexpectedly transported to ancient times. 🗣 He experiences a great and moving undertaking, gathering the court, 🦋 and the political intrigue brings a different kind of excitement. 🌈② The second book features multi-character voice acting, 🍓 which is quite good.

7. 407 寒 A Top Scholar Rises from a Humble Family 寒门出了个状元郎 One Luo Ruanyan一萝阮烟Historical1.5M WordsOngoing A graduate student in finance from a top Chinese university transmigrates overnight. His home is bare, his stomach is empty, and everyone is scheming against everyone else. Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born to rule? 3.2kReads8.4Score215Shelves
8. 408 明 Late Ming Butcher: I Prolong China's Destiny by Three Hundred Years! 明末屠夫，我为华夏续运三百年！ Chen Wan尘万Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Tags: Ming Dynasty, unhinged video game player, blood-soaked power fantasy, rivers of blood, absolute lunatic [Host, Host, it's late, but it's finally here...] “Skip, skip! Skip all the plot and explanations! I have unlimited power as a player!” “I'm the fiercest, most badass, strongest one around, and I'm going to hack the whole world to pieces and watch rivers of blood flow!” He transmigrates to the late Ming Dynasty, when the country is in ruins and the land lies shattered. The Battle of Song —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 409 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 8kReads8.2Score698Shelves
10. 410 弃 Abandoning the Song in 1142: One Man’s Northern Expedition 弃宋1142：一个人的北伐 Zhongshan Strategy中山策Historical245k WordsCompleted [No System, No Golden Finger + Transmigration to the Song Dynasty + Jin Dynasty + Travel] What secrets lie behind Yue Fei's execution? Was the Shaoxing peace treaty actually forced on the Jin by sheer necessity? In the twelfth year of Shaoxing, Yue Fei was murdered, peace was made between Song and Jin, and the north and south settled into tranquility. A lone scout stranded in enemy territory accidentally uncovers the truth behind the sixteen-year war between Song and Jin, shattering a peace that 126Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Exploring another possibility from the perspective of the true history after Yue Fei's death.

11. 411 寒 The Poor Scholar: From the Start, I Was Matched with Twin Brides 寒门状元：开局分配双胞胎娘子 The Rock's Charge进击的石头Historical3.2M WordsCompleted This is a dynasty where men rule and women are inferior, and men are extremely scarce. As soon as Yang Jing transmigrates here, the authorities force him to take two wives. They’re twins, both fair-skinned beauties with long legs. Yang Jing admits they’re a treat for the eyes, but there isn’t even enough food in the house to last the night. He simply can’t afford to feed them! There’s no other choice! To improve his family’s life, he has to take the path of studying, learning martial arts, passi 79Reads7.8Score—Shelves
12. 412 寒 A Poor Scholar’s Rise Begins with Meeting the Miserable Crown Prince 寒门崛起，从遇上苦逼太子开始 Zuo Lan佐蓝Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Imperial Exams for the Poor + No System + Lighthearted + Wits and Strategy] After transmigrating to ancient times, Tang Yin was completely dumbfounded. He'd gone to sleep and woken up as a seven-year-old kid? He lived in Peach Blossom Village, Qingzhou Prefecture, in the Great Ming, and came from a poor family? It was a disastrous start. He had to fight heaven and earth, and even deal with his awful relatives. Determined to escape the mountains, Tang Yin secretly studied at the 6.2kReads7.9Score543Shelves
13. 413 诸 Zhuge Village Fool, You're Scheming Against Me Again 诸葛村夫，你又算计我 Smoked Wukong熏悟空Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Not Invincible + Aiding Liu Bei + Neither Glorifying nor Denigrating + Early-Round Conquest + Mid-Round Farming + Late-Round Sainthood] The first three chapters show the protagonist testing Liu Bei with his words. Pay attention to the title: his advice is supposedly offered, but it’s all fake. Fake advice. Volume One: Head north to save Xu Shu’s mother... Volume Two: Infiltrate Xiangyang to recruit talent for Liu Bei... Volume Three: Make early plans for Yi Province... Volume F 20.1kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    The Three Kingdoms era is reignited, and Liu Bei, the protagonist, is now a free agent! He rescues Xu Shu's mother, recruits talent in Xiangyang, plots to conquer Yizhou, and makes an envoy to Eastern Wu. Taking an unconventional path, he offers a unique perspective on the chaos of the Three Kingdoms. Come and experience a different kind of Three Kingdoms story!

14. 414 祁 Qi Tongwei Is Reborn as Wu Dalang and Goes on a Rampage in Water Margin 祁同伟重生武大郎，水浒杀疯了 Bookworm Breaking Free书虫破茧Historical373k WordsOngoing A certain-death situation! A rise from the bottom! No System! No golden finger! Just iron will and strategy! After Qi Tongwei takes his own life at Lone Eagle Ridge, his soul transmigrates into Wu Dalang, the three-footed runt who sells flatbread. He kills Ximen Qing, takes his wealth, marries his woman, and earns his first fortune! Wu Song, Lin Chong, Chao Gai, Wu Yong, Ling Zhen, Luan Tingyu, Lu Zhishen, Shi Jin, Song Jiang, Yang Zaixing, Li Qingzhao, Yue Fei, Zhou Tong, Lu Junyi, Pang Chunmei 69Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! No system, just ruthless action. No gimmicks, just sincerity. Absolutely not a naive or sweet story.

15. 415 中 Two Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华二千年史 Deng Zhicheng邓之诚Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A History of China Through Two Thousand Years was first published in 1934 as one of the University Series, then republished by Zhonghua Book Company in 1956. Written by Deng Zhicheng, it primarily recounts Chinese history from the Qin and Han periods through the Ming and Qing dynasties, while also presenting the author’s historical thought and commentary. 88Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The historical text is super good.

16. 416 科 The Imperial Exams: They All Say I'm the Star of Literature Reborn 科举，他们都说我是文曲星下凡 Lin Tong林桐Historical1.1M WordsOngoing (This book blends elements of the imperial examinations, romance, court politics, bureaucratic intrigue, warfare, and more.) Zhao Lin was the youngest professor of classical Chinese literature in Huaxia. After transmigrating, he becomes a young scholar in the Great Zhou, celebrated as a “star of literary talent” and a “child prodigy.” But the Grand Examiner declares him “frivolous by nature, destined to achieve nothing.” With his reputation on the verge of collapse, he draws on the extraordinary 1.5kReads8.7Score161Shelves
17. 417 大 Tang Dynasty's Richest Man: Doing Business with the Crown Prince 大唐首富：我与太子合伙做生意 Wanli Tu Qianqian万里图茜茜Historical1.1M WordsCompleted New book: The First Idle King of Zhenguan: Li Er Is Left Drooling! More carefully researched, in the same style! Please follow! [Alternate history]+ [Real laughs]+ [Farming]+ [No System] Others transmigrate with a golden finger, but I transmigrate into six-year-old Prince Li Shen?! I sell soap on the streets of Zhenguan and get the Crown Prince to invest as my business partner. I’ve just earned my first pot of gold, when my own father, Li Shimin, exiles me to a godforsaken fiefdom! Don't panic.. 351Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    Author's self-recommendation, rely on me! [Top post][Top post][Top post] [Fake History]+ [Genuine Humor]+ [No System]+ [Farming]+ [Positive Energy]+ [Lighthearted]🤓 I've always taken life and death lightly, I specialize in going against the emperor, my fate is in my own hands, I make money without batting an eye! [So cool!] From now on, you don't need to use your brain when reading! Just pure enjoyment! [Hey!]

18. 418 我 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
19. 419 慈 The Tale of Empress Dowager Cixi 慈禧太后演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical226k WordsCompleted This book offers a detailed account of Cixi’s life, from her birth and entry into the imperial palace to her rule from behind the curtain, her decades wielding power over the Qing dynasty, and her death. It is not only literary and highly readable, but also of some value as a reference for historical research. 12Reads9.4Score—Shelves
20. 420 反 The Rebel's Tale 反贼传 YYHwaHistorical265k WordsOngoing Qi This ancient dynasty, which has lasted nearly three hundred years and seen seventeen emperors, is on the verge of collapse... The rebellion in the south has sounded the dynasty's death knell... And yet, for some people, this is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity... In times of chaos, everyone is an insignificant pawn, and everyone can be the protagonist. This is an age of brilliant ministers and brilliant generals, and the beginning of a century of strife... —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 421 努 I Strive for the Imperial Exams, But My Slacker Dreams Never Change 努力考科举，咸鱼梦想从未改变 A Little Green Ear一只绿耳Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Imperial exams + everyday life + lighthearted] Lu Yang, a rich second-generation heir, wakes up one day as the youngest and most cherished son of the Lu family. This youngest son is a scholar, yet selfish and self-centered, turning a blind eye to his family's sacrifices and caring only about his own future. Lu Yang may be a slacker with little conscience, but he knows who's good to him. He keeps his dream of being a slacker tucked away and works hard to pass the imperial exams, hoping to become 17.8kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
22. 422 盘 Gossip from the Histories of Every Dynasty 盘点各朝历史八卦 The Long Night Is Not Yet Over长夜未明Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Don't Read This Cringe-Worthy Past] No romance, historical what-ifs, heroine is just a plot device with few scenes The early part of this story is about historical rumors, followed by introductions to famous figures from every dynasty, including but not limited to wise rulers, tyrants, loyal ministers, brilliant generals, and famous women. A sky screen appeared over every dynasty, and the ancients accidentally overheard gossip about themselves: Shocking! Was Qin Shi Huang actually Lu Buwei's il 218Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    No-romance stories, aren't they great? [What?] Lately, a lot of people have been searching for no-romance stories, so I'm checking this out too. [Smirk] This historical romance has quite a wild premise; it needs a rigorous historical background, but can't touch on too much, since it has to be fictional. Suddenly I realize that not having a romantic mindset is a good thing! Hehe 😁😁😁😁

23. 423 开 From the Start, I Took Someone Else's Place in the Army, Then Summoned Dian Wei 开局替人从军，反手召唤典韦 Bai Mule白沐勒Historical571k WordsCompleted Qin Muge transmigrates to an alternate world. In this land ravaged by famine and war, he looks at the System panel, where top civil officials and military generals from every dynasty appear, and his eyes light up. “Dian Wei, you're my head of security.” “Xiang Yu, you're the commander of my entire army.” “Fan Li, you're my money-making whiz.” “Zhuge Liang, you're my military strategist for the southern campaign.” “Li Cunxiao, you're my valiant vanguard.” Watch as the civil officials and military 278Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Alternate history

24. 424 小 The Daily Life of a Minor Official's Son Preparing for the Imperial Exams 小官之子科举日常 Ninth Day of the First Month良月初九Historical377k WordsCompleted [Woman Transmigrates into a Man + Imperial Exams + Farmer's Son + No Problematic Family Members + No Pocket Dimension + No Golden Finger] Lin He, a graduate student in history, transmigrates into the Great Qi, a dynasty that never existed in history, and goes from being a woman to a man. His family has nothing to its name: his father is a catlike academic prodigy, his mother a tigerlike farmer, and Lin He's life is a constant struggle. Fortunately, his father earned the jinshi degree early on, a 1.8kReads8.8Score130Shelves
25. 425 反 Overthrow the Qing, Restore China, and Build an Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets 反清复华，成为日不落帝国 The Shower Is Here阵雨来了Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Transmigrate to the Qing Dynasty + no System + conquest + farming + expanding overseas] The rating has just been posted. Feel free to check out the story and show your support. In the final years of the Kangxi reign, the realm is in turmoil, and the Eight Banners' cavalry sweeps across north and south. Yang Zheng transmigrates as the son of a farming family in Yinghuai. After eighteen years of careful planning, he builds his fortune from nothing with his knowledge of science and engineering. Li 3.6kReads6.2Score178Shelves

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    There's no fixed system; the plot is designed around historical events, offering both immersion and thrills. The protagonist travels back to the late Kangxi era, learning from the strategies of the Qing Dynasty: amidst the internal power struggle among the nine princes, military campaigns in the northwest, and local corruption, he employs guerrilla tactics and a rural strategy to win popular support, develop a base, unify the country, and lead his people overseas to embrace the world. [Eating popcorn emoji]

26. 426 乱 Elegy of a Chaotic Age: Prelude 乱世挽歌之序曲 The Melancholy Ink-Black Wolf忧郁的墨色狼Historical609k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + History + Three Kingdoms + Male Protagonist + No Golden Finger] His work after 98 grueling hours gets scrapped? A burned-out screenwriter transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms and takes on history with workplace tactics! Have KPIs ever pushed you to the breaking point? Senior writer Wang Cheng spent four straight days working through the night on his script, “Turbulence at the End of the Han,” only for the client to demand a complete rewrite with one dismissive remark: “It’s not 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this historical novel set in the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period! It's definitely worth reading. The content and setting are based on real historical materials, referencing "Records of the Three Kingdoms" and "Book of the Later Han". The chapters and plot are exciting, with a natural blend of literary and martial arts scenes. The schemes are intricately linked, and the scene descriptions are brilliant, intense, and clean. It's definitely worth a read.

27. 427 盘 Taking Stock of History: My Videos Shock the Emperors 盘点历史：我的视频震惊皇帝 Xiao Yi Xiao筱一筱Ancient Romance337k WordsOngoing [No romance + short videos + history] Lin Yu is a history education content creator. After being bound to the System, she began making lists of the daily lives of ancient emperors. [History’s Most Wasteful Emperors] Qin Shi Huang: “What? That brat Hu Hai squandered the foundation I built to last ten thousand years? Bring me my Tai’e Sword!” Emperor Yingzong of Ming, Zhu Qizhen: “This is slander, blatant slander. I’m a master of both literary and military arts… Ah, Father, don’t hit me!” [The Ten —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 428 给 Showing Our Ancestors the Sky Screen to Right History’s Ancient Wrongs 给祖宗播放天幕，挽千古意难平 Frostlight of the Strange Moon异月霜华Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical livestream story with no romance] (Have you ever imagined the legendary age of seafaring in the Qin Dynasty, when the whole world competed to learn Qin? Have you ever imagined the Han Dynasty's age of conquest? It would have not only the legendary Huo Qubing and Wei Qing, but also the Han Imperial Women's Medical Academy and legendary female soldiers...) Qin Jiu was a history blogger just starting out. She had originally tried making history videos after losing her job, never expecti 24.2kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
29. 429 我 I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examinations 我，孙山，科举 Ximen Qizi西门七仔Ancient Romance4.7M WordsOngoing “Imperial exams + transmigration + farming + exams + no space System” “Romance included, devoted male lead. The female lead is his childhood sweetheart, but she appears infrequently. Romance is not the main plot.” “The male lead rises step by step through hard work and good luck.” “The male lead is no good at scheming, but he gets things done and has technical skills.” “The imperial examination system is based on the Ming and Qing dynasties.” After an accident, he is transmigrated into the womb 47.9kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves
30. 430 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Zhou Yu Reincarnated as Jia Lian 红楼之周瑜穿成贾琏 Dreams Come True 2001梦想成真2001Historical2.2M WordsOngoing This novel is for both male and female readers. I'm a fan of Zhou Yu from the CCTV version of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and in this alternate world, I let my idol unite Europe, Asia, and Africa. Zhou Yu transmigrates into the frail Jia Lian. He plans to save the Twelve Beauties and restore the Jia family, but Emperor Cao Cao grows so suspicious of him that all he can do is lie flat. But he can't die! If he kicks the bucket, Cao Cao, Cao Zhi, and Liu Zhen will all have to join him. The big 1.7kReads9.5Score194Shelves

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    I wrote it myself, and I think it has a pretty good ability to develop unexpected plot twists!

31. 431 穿 A Journey Through the Qin Dynasty 穿越秦朝之旅 Wind Also Urges风亦催Historical332k WordsCompleted After a bizarre accident, Su Chen, an ordinary modern man, fell into a state of confusion. When he came to, he found himself in a remote village in the middle of the Qin Dynasty. Staring at the unfamiliar mud walls and thatched huts, and the villagers dressed in coarse hemp clothes, Su Chen was overwhelmed by shock and bewilderment. Speaking to himself in the third person, he muttered about this unbelievable turn of events, filled with uncertainty and fear about the future. In this era, utterly —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you don't like it after reading chapter 20, then you can scold me.

32. 432 贞 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 Enlightenment on the Way悟途Historical7.7M WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 117.7kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves

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    He transmigrates into the body of a prince in the Tang Dynasty, but without a system or cheat codes. Watch as an ordinary person uses his life experience and limited knowledge to outwit powerful families and pursue his dreams in the Tang Dynasty!

33. 433 农 A Farm Boy's Road to Turning His Life Around Through the Imperial Exams 农家少年科举翻身路 Cherry on the Hillside半山樱桃Historical459k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Hang Yan had always been a top student, but he never managed to make anything of himself. He went from being a beloved prodigy to a wage slave everyone pitied. People said good grades were useless, but then he was reborn in the womb and returned to an era when studying could change your fate. A dilapidated home, a doting family, I, a genius boy, will pass all six imperial examinations and rise to power over the whole court. Go ahead and tell me studying is useless again. I 125Reads8.6Score—Shelves
34. 434 历 History Livestream: Feeding the Emperor Qin Like Crazy 历史直播：疯狂投喂政哥 Gao Guagua高呱呱Modern Romance674k WordsOngoing Yan Huan got a multiverse livestream System. It can broadcast content to different dynasties, send items across time, and even transport Yan Huan to ancient times! And so... Seeds? Fruit? Health supplements for old age, lamb soup with flatbread, send it all to my Zheng-ge! World maps, the three great books on time travel, give, give, give! Send it all! Explore Xianyang with Qin Shi Huang; Have dinner with Emperor Wu of Han; Discuss parenting tips with Emperor Taizong of Tang and Empress Zhangsun 4.3kReads8.8Score245Shelves
35. 435 威 The Mighty Phoenix Ode: Li Shimin 威凤赋之李世民 momocaHistorical926k WordsCompleted In the waning years of the Sui dynasty, warlords contended for supremacy, matching wits and fighting with everything they had. Emperor Taizong and Empress Zhangsun were young newlyweds who supported each other and brought peace and prosperity to the people. Adapted from history, this is not an alternate-history novel. It features political maneuvering, warfare, and noble ideals. It vividly recreates the four major battles of Li Shimin's career and shows how, before the Xuanwu Gate Incident, this 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    At the end of the Sui and Tang dynasties, warlords vied for power, engaging in fierce battles of wits and courage. The Zhenguan Emperor and Empress, a young couple, supported each other, bringing peace and prosperity to the people. This story is based on historical events, not a fictional one. It includes political intrigue, warfare, and some bloody scenes, but also touching moments of love and loyalty.

36. 436 无 A No-CP Period Piece 无CP的年代文 May Field Notes五月采风Modern Romance678k WordsCompleted No CP + Period Setting + Transmigrate + Reborn + System + Cultivation + Revenge Multiple worlds, different protagonists, different lives, different personalities, and stories set in different eras. These are all short stories. The stories are unrelated to one another, and this is not quick transmigration. 2.2kReads8.9Score129Shelves
37. 437 为 To Avoid Getting Beaten, I Started Studying for the Imperial Exams 为了不挨打，开始考科举 Yu Su鱼素Historical1.4M WordsOngoing One day, Shen Qingyun becomes the youngest son of a farming family and thinks he can spend his whole life as a freeloader. But then disaster strikes, and he faces a dire predicament: His eldest brother went off to take a temporary job, but came back dead, wrapped in a straw mat; Other families in the village have several sons, but the Shen family has only him, their sole heir; His shrewish, favoritism-prone mother, his mistreated nieces, and his stooped, adopted father all depend on him; Bearing 1.4kReads8.6Score149Shelves
38. 438 明 The Rise of the Late Ming: A Reborn Man’s Celebration 明末崛起：重生者的狂欢 The Eighth Sea第八海Historical3.8M WordsCompleted What should you do after arriving in the late Ming dynasty? The last unified feudal dynasty founded by the Han people was already nearing its end. Productivity was low, there was no industry, most people couldn't even read, and there was a severe imbalance between men and women. The only solution was to give the people land so they could eat their fill, then build schools where children could learn to read and do arithmetic. Next, establish a system that could be continuously improved, rebuild p 786Reads8.0Score109Shelves

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    The protagonist travels to the late Ming Dynasty, seizes land from the wealthy and redistributes it, establishes a completely new system, and builds a new Chinese empire.

39. 439 三 Three Kingdoms: From Godfather Killer to Comeback Godfather 三国：从义父杀手到逆袭教父 The Green-Robed Guest with Wine载酒青衣客Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [Passionate action] + [No System] After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, he finds himself in the body of none other than Lu Bu? Wait, this is Xiapi in Xu Province? And it’s the third year of Jian’an? If nothing unexpected happens, doesn’t that mean he’ll be meeting his end at White Gate Tower in just a few days? In this life, watch me train elite troops, battle the warlords, claim the realm, and bring peace for generations to come! (PS: The story follows the histo 15.3kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves
40. 440 魂 Reborn into a Yingchuan Clan, and You’re Telling Me I’m Tang Monk? 魂穿颍川世家你跟我说我是唐僧？ Liu Zhongjun柳中君Historical93k WordsOngoing “The Buddha takes a hundred billion forms, yet those who leave cannot return to a world that is no world. Today my soul returns, but I am not myself. Maitreya appears to the world when the time is not the time.” Who says transmigrating is always a blast? I, Xuanzang, am the Buddha King of the Western Regions! I’ll shape the Spring and Autumn of the Western Regions through alliances and intrigue! 3Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 441 攻 Conquest Failed: Livestreaming the Prosperous Present to the Ancients 攻略失败：给古人直播当今盛世 Emperor皇帝Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead, No Romance + Awakening of Women in Ancient Times + Passionate Sense of Justice + No Female Rivalry] After failing to win over the emperor, the System punishes me by making me livestream modern life to people of the past. The man I personally helped ascend the throne sees me in a sleeveless crop top and miniskirt, dancing at a lavish party full of lights and drink. He flies into a rage and scolds me for being unchaste. I smile calmly, point the camera at a modern street, and 8.9kReads8.8Score808Shelves
42. 442 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am Zhao Zilong of Changshan 三国：吾乃常山赵子龙也 A Qing Who Loves Drinking爱喝酒的阿青Historical376k WordsCompleted [Power Struggles] [Political Intrigue] [No System] Here I am in the Three Kingdoms, Zhao Zilong of Changshan! Cao Cao: Zhao Zilong’s tactics are devious. I’m no match for him! Liu Bei: Zhao Yun is shameless and ruthless. We can’t afford to let our guard down! Lü Bu: Zilong is truly the greatest enemy I’ve ever faced! Liu Xie: Lord Zhao’s might and virtue extend throughout the four seas, and his benevolence and righteousness reach all corners of the realm. He may feast with the nations and solemn 304Reads6.7Score—Shelves
43. 443 唐 Shangguan Wan’er: Courtly Intrigue in the Tang Dynasty 唐朝上官婉儿宫廷风云 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Shangguan Wan'er was the daughter of a convicted official, yet she became Wu Zetian's right-hand woman. When Emperor Zhongzong of Tang was restored to the throne, she was named Zhaorong and continued overseeing official edicts for both the inner court and the outer government. Later, she attached herself to Princess Taiping. After Emperor Zhongzong's sudden death, Shangguan Wan'er and Princess Taiping drafted an imperial edict naming Li Chongmao crown prince, with Prince Xiang, Li Dan, as regent 2.9kReads7.5Score180Shelves

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    Shangguan Wan'er possessed both beauty and exceptional talent, yet her life was full of twists and turns... Based on history, the writing is excellent, not simplistic or mindless, and is well worth reading!

44. 444 历 Historical Livestream: Yu Meiren Is Still Breaking Hearts Today 历史直播：虞美人今天还在扎心 Shellfish壳菜Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Historical livestream + no romance] Yu Meiren is a travel enthusiast determined to drive across China. After she bound herself to the sky screen System, the famous figures of history also discovered that this woman had a razor-sharp tongue. On the Song dynasty ceding territory to sue for peace: Yu Meiren: “Garbage, useless trash. My advice is to let Zhao the Third's line cede territory once and for all, too.” On a certain Jin dynasty and the Five Barbarians' uprising: Yu Meiren manually tagged 9.5kReads8.8Score612Shelves
45. 445 为 Working Hard to Save the Great Ming 为拯救大明而努力 Rebel逆贼Historical631k WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations] + [slow burn] + [no System] + [harem] + [factional strife] The Jian slaves rebel, bringing disaster to Liaodong. Factional strife grips the court, and the situation grows increasingly chaotic. The end times are drawing near, and the nation teeters on the brink of collapse. We form a faction not to serve our own interests, but to save the Great Ming. 988Reads6.4Score105Shelves

    Reader note

    A masterpiece of late Ming Dynasty literature, meticulously researched and written with delicate prose. It covers the early period with the imperial examinations, the mid-period with political struggles, and the later period with the rise to power and reforms. It also includes scenes of poetry contests and the formation of literary societies.

46. 446 我 I Hold Power in Eastern Wu 我在东吴当权臣 I'm the Laziest in Wu'an武安我最懒Historical220k WordsCompleted My soul transmigrated to the end of the Han dynasty, where I became a lowly soldier in the Jiangdong camp, likely to end up in a mass grave at any moment. In my previous life, I read history and laughed at “Sun of Ten Thousand,” mocked as he was chased by eight hundred of Zhang Liao’s men. I thought him incompetent. In this life, with a cold blade pressed against my neck, I finally understood: in these chaotic times, human lives are as worthless as grass. Since I’ve come here, I can’t let his 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Rigorous History of Eastern Wu

47. 447 直 Livestreaming Through History: My Videos Are Seen by the Ancients 直播通历史：我刷视频被古人看见 Somebody Who Loves Taro Balls爱吃芋圆的某某Modern Romance818k WordsOngoing Lin Xia was hospitalized for over a month after getting into a car accident while saving someone. With nothing to do, all she could do was watch videos to pass the time. She never expected that people in ancient times would see the videos she watched. Once she was finally able to communicate with the System... Ah!!!! She was mortified beyond belief. The Myriad Realms Communication System had just bound itself to a Host, but before it could even speak to her, she got into a car accident and nearl 2.4kReads9.0Score105Shelves
48. 448 穿 I Transmigrated Into Li Shangyin: Call Me the Late Tang Firefighter 穿越成李商隐，叫我晚唐救火队长 Meow Comes and Goes喵去喵来Historical201k WordsOngoing Not a wish-fulfillment novel. No System. Slow-paced. Important things bear repeating three times. Good news: I transmigrated. Bad news: It’s the late Tang. Good news: I’m a poet of the highest historical caliber, second only to Li Bai and Du Fu. Bad news: That’s useful, but not very. Good news: There’s sweet romance. Bad news: A life of unrecognized talent is the main theme. I came, I saw, I conquered. Since I’m here, the crumbling Tang dynasty can count on Li Yishan to patch it up. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    I wrote this myself, updating two chapters daily. I'm actually quite busy with work, but I wrote this book mainly because I loved Li Shangyin's poetry so much when I was young. Luckily, I had a month's worth of manuscript saved up. I respect history, and even include imaginative interpretations of things not recorded in history.

49. 449 十 The Ten Thousand Mountains: 1840 十万大山：1840 I'm 7 Days我是7天Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A logistics park transmigrates as a group to parallel-world Blue Star in the late Qing era, where they lie low and build strength in the mountains. They fight pirates, battle foreign devils, and establish a naval base in Nanyang. Step by step, they grow stronger, taking root like a fierce tiger and emerging with the force of a soaring dragon. 1.1kReads7.6Score142Shelves

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    No system, slow start. A slow-burning journey to becoming king.

50. 450 此 Where the Heart Finds Peace, There Is Home 此心安处是予乡 Dew-Stained, Wind-Cut露染风裁Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Reborn in the Womb + Mutual Firsts + History (All Based on Official Records, Some Speculation) + No System + Heartwarming Daily Life + Ensemble Cast] When she died, Meng Po took pity on her and let her be reborn with her memories. Who could have guessed she would be born in the time of Emperor Wu of Han? On the twenty-first day of the fourth month of the fourth year of Jianyuan, rain poured down as egrets circled overhead. A daughter was born to the Shi family, and they named her Yu Lu. The nex 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All of these are historical events, with the third book containing elements of fiction. It seems the first book might have some elements of fiction, potentially altering the fate of the Huo family.

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