Are There Any Good Historical Novels Set in Ancient China, with Excellent Writing and No Made-Up History? 有没有历史古代题材的小说？文笔好，不胡编乱造的

1. 601 千 A Thousand-Year Turning: A Portrait of the Song Dynasty 千年转身宋世绘 Pipi Gai皮皮盖啊Historical589k WordsOngoing [Historical Observation + No Romance + Witnessing Dynasties + A Game of Fate + Reflections on Civilization] Zhou Fusu transmigrates with the essential historical knowledge of the 24th century, becoming an “insider” in the world of the Song Dynasty. With astonishing brilliance, he witnesses eighteen emperors rise and fall. He once hoped to use his “foresight” to avert the Jingkang Humiliation and offered strategies to enrich the nation and strengthen its military. But amid the controversy over th 15Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   [Time Travel to the Song Dynasty + Historical Insights] Zhou Fusu, carrying his futuristic historical knowledge, travels to the Song Dynasty, witnessing the reigns of eighteen emperors and attempting to reverse the humiliation of the Jingkang Incident. However, faced with the overwhelming tide of history, he realizes that his efforts to turn the tide are merely footnotes. A civilization observation story without a romantic pairing, the plot is captivating and grows increasingly profound as it unfolds!

2. 602 司 Sima the Old Rogue 司马老贼 Tu Xuan土玄Historical895k WordsCompleted He is the gravedigger of Cao Wei and the founder of Western Jin. He is the “old rogue Sima,” and the last winner of the Three Kingdoms. Centered on Sima Yi, this novel unfolds a sweeping panorama of the late Han and Three Kingdoms era. Witness how he treads carefully under the suspicion of three generations of powerful rulers: Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui; how he and Zhuge Liang wage an ultimate contest of will and national strength at Mount Qi and the Wei River; and how, in his twilight years, 463Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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   It strikes a good balance between historical truth and artistic fiction, and its exploration of the nature of power is very insightful, making it a model of political intrigue literature.

3. 603 慈 The Charity System: From Humiliation to Global Philanthropy Mogul 慈善系统：从被辱到全球公益大佬 Liuchuan Xiaodan流川小旦18k WordsCompleted Charity System: From Being Humiliated to Becoming a Global Philanthropy Mogul 10Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 604 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 33.7kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves

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   "All other pursuits are inferior, only studying is superior"—a very niche trope of male protagonist transmigrating to another world. A breath of fresh air in the world of formulaic novels. Watch how the male protagonist expands his territory! 🤭

5. 605 四 The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义 Su Yan Zhuren素阉主人Historical104k WordsCompleted Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin 74Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   A true classic, a must-read! 😘

6. 606 月 The Matchmaking God Was Demoted for 300 Years, Then Matched a Fairy Who Saved His Life in a Past Life Through Dessert Shop Blind Boxes! 月老被贬300年，靠甜铺盲盒牵到前世救命仙！ Liuchuan Xiaodan流川小旦10k WordsCompleted The Matchmaking Immortal Was Demoted for 300 Years, Then Used Sweet Shop Blind Boxes to Matchmake with the Immortal Who Saved His Life in a Past Life! 10Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 607 仙 The Immortal Realm 仙临界 User58763321用户58763321Historical357k WordsCompleted Welcome, everyone, to my work: Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie, acting on the decree of the Buddha Tathagata, assume the names Sun Sheng and Zhu Gang and descend to the mortal realm in the state of Zhao to rescue its people from misery. They eradicate corrupt officials, quell internal strife, repel foreign enemies, and support new reforms. The story also follows the romance between Zhu Gang and Liu Yujiao. In the end, they bring peace and prosperity back to the state of Zhao! 140Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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   This is a truly remarkable and realistic novel with a powerful impact. Witnessing the rise and fall of dynasties and experiencing the profound grief of parents burying their children, the protagonist sees through the aging and loneliness hidden beneath the emperor's mask. Highly recommended.

8. 608 秦 Qin's Replacement: A Bricklayer Rewrites Three Hundred Years of Qin History 秦替：泥水匠改写了三百年秦史 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Qin's Substitute In 1991, Zhang Daode, a boy from a small town in southwestern Hunan, studied hard and earned excellent results on his high school entrance exam. But someone with power took his place, crushing his hopes of continuing his education and forcing him into a life at the bottom of society as a bricklayer who knew nothing but hardship. Then a sudden fall at a construction site turned his life upside down. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated to the end of the Warring States p 1.5kReads9.2Score174Shelves

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   Stories of grassroots success

9. 609 北 King of the Northern Frontier: Starting with Faking My Death 北境之王：从假死开始 Woodenhead's Journal木头的日志Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Shen Yan, a top modern strategic analyst, awakens after an explosion to find himself in the body of Xiao Jingming, the poisoned, good-for-nothing fourth prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Facing certain death, he calculates every move with precision, feigns death with a silver needle, and sets an astonishing deception in motion. A “tragic accident” sets a fire. A charred corpse lets him slip away unnoticed. The emperor posthumously ennobles him, and his ceremonial tomb is sent to the northern fro 3.5kReads7.9Score379Shelves

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   The useless prince was poisoned to death, and a national strategic analyst's soul transmigrated into the prince's body.

10. 610 吊 You Revoked My License? I’ll Have Your Whole Family in Handcuffs 吊销我驾照？我让你全家戴手铐 Liuchuan Xiaodan流川小旦26k WordsCompleted You revoked my driver's license? I'll have your whole family wearing handcuffs. 17Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 611 承 Chengqian’s Dad, Hear Me Out 承乾他爹，你听我说 Chang'an Sweet Zhi长安甜执Ancient Romance740k WordsCompleted [A slow-burn, healing historical story / mutual salvation / sweet everyday romance / meticulous historical research / a wild collision of classical style and modern-day commentary.] After meeting in a dream, Su Jin, a modern young woman, is pulled back to the twelfth year of the Zhenguan era by an obsession from her past life, becoming Crown Prince Li Chengqian’s wife. Burdened by the sacrifices and trust placed in her in her previous life, she transmigrates and gives birth right away. To her su 1.7kReads8.0Score156Shelves

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    The author recommends this work, which is based primarily on historical materials from the *Old Book of Tang*. Evidence is presented at the end of each chapter. 😏

12. 612 朕 I, Empress Hexi, Reborn and Done Saving the Ungrateful 朕，和熹女君，重生不扶白眼狼 Miss Xingci星辞小姐Ancient Romance326k WordsOngoing At fifteen, Deng Sui entered the palace. At twenty-two, she was made empress, and at twenty-five, she ruled as regent. For sixteen years, Deng Sui safeguarded the Han empire, only to be sent to her death by the young emperor she had personally supported. Her entire family was purged, and her loyal confidants died tragic deaths, full of resentment. Reborn, she returned to the year of the selection. In this life, Deng Sui seeks only to defy fate and change her destiny: Protect the emperor, who is 1.1kReads—Score112Shelves

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    The author's writing is superb; the story is adapted from Eastern Han Dynasty history, effortlessly bringing to life the prominent figures of the Han Dynasty. It's an engaging story that also imparts knowledge.

13. 613 大 Great Tang: I, Li Shimin, Am a Hooligan 大唐：我李世民是流氓 Huang Xiaozhao0黄小招0Historical619k WordsCompleted Also known as: (Tang Dynasty: As I, Li Shimin, Leave the Stage, Wu Zetian Takes the Spotlight) and (Soul Swap: Ruling the Tang Empire). Liu Lang, a twenty-first-century thug, died when a woman he was harassing kicked him in the crotch and crushed his balls. To his surprise, when he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated into the body of Li Shimin, the greatest emperor of the ages. Thus began his life as a rogue emperor... 271Reads8.1Score—Shelves
14. 614 键 Yang Tinghe on the Keyboard 键盘上的杨廷和 Little Bao Is So Nice小宝很奈斯Historical481k WordsCompleted [Yang Tinghe | Male-Centered Lead | Historical Epic | Romance and Marriage | Political Intrigue] Yang Tinghe, grand secretary of the Ming dynasty, recounts his romantic and political adventures in modern language, with a playful take on his own life. [Matchmaking Trip to Yunnan] Help Mu Cong put down the Xundian rebellion and bring the region under direct administration. [Wedding Night] My concubine climbed into my bed... [The Truth About Grain Transport] Men and women alike are beheaded. [The 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Prime Minister reveals his own story, using the "Mingyue style" to tell the untold stories of that year. A consistent daily update of 10,000 words. Recommended.

15. 615 北 Northern Song: I Solve Murder Cases with Medicine 北宋：我靠医术查命案 A Wisp of Pine Soot半缕松烟Historical645k WordsOngoing In the sixth year of Xining, in Mizhou City. The body of a blacksmith exposes a shocking conspiracy. Shen Yang, an eighteen-year-old medical officer, follows in his father’s footsteps, using his medical expertise to examine corpses, investigate cases, and hunt down criminals. Bai Ji, a fifteen-year-old girl disguised as a boy, meets him in Xinghua Village while seeking revenge for her father. The exemption levy was meant to benefit the people, but corrupt officials turned it into a cash cow. Thr 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A woman disguised as a man, two strong detectives, and betrayals of trust—the Northern Song Dynasty setting instantly creates a captivating atmosphere! The protagonist examines corpses and hunts down criminals, fighting alongside her from Mizhou to the capital, with constant plot twists throughout!

16. 616 大 Under Currents in Great Sheng 大晟暗涌 Su Yichen718苏亦辰718Historical583k WordsOngoing An epic tale of political intrigue set in an imaginary ancient dynasty. Spanning seven volumes and a million words, with five POV storylines, it depicts princes vying for the throne, secret wars among powerful clans, and the games of the heart amid flames of war on the frontier. 53Reads—Score101Shelves

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    It's rare to find a story that focuses so heavily on the power struggles and political maneuvering surrounding financial and logistical deficits. It doesn't just depict the princes' infighting; it also weaves in the narratives of intelligence officials, civilian spies, and powerful families on the frontier. The characters aren't simply good or evil; everyone's choices are driven by their own perspectives, resulting in a well-developed ensemble cast.

17. 617 我 I Serve as a Court Historian for Empress Wu Zetian 我为女帝武则天做史官 Reborn Little Court Historian重生小史官Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted A screenplay adaptation is in the works. Stay tuned! The Tang dynasty was the pinnacle of women's status in feudal society, and not only because of the one and only empress in history, Wu Zetian. Though she shone like the brightest light in the sky of women of her time, she was not the only star. The heavens then were filled with brilliant women. Even the empress's radiance could not completely eclipse their flourishing. There was the haughty Princess Gaoyang, the elegant Princess Wencheng, and 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The best story of Empress Wu Zetian, no naive and innocent characters. Currently being adapted into a film/TV script, please look forward to it! [Requesting frequent updates!][Requesting frequent updates!]

18. 618 三 The Three Kingdoms: The Yellow Turban Revolution 三国，黄巾革命 Rebar Falls in Love with Concrete钢筋爱上混凝土Historical273k WordsOngoing “Who else wants to be emperor?” This is the change brought by a single red heart. From then on, “rebellion is justified, revolution is no crime.” “Heaven is dead, the Yellow Heaven shall rise.” This is the defiant cry of millions of starving people fighting for a chance to live. “I am Zhang Jiao, a humble Daoist. Han, prepare to die!” This is a declaration of war from the religious leader of a chaotic age. Rebellion became the only way to survive; Revolution was a thunderclap exploding in the de 317Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Yellow Turban Revolution is coming

19. 619 我 I Serve as a Court Historian for Empress Wu Zetian 2 我为女帝武则天做史官2 Reborn Little Court Historian重生小史官Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing A screenplay adaptation is in the works. Stay tuned! The Tang dynasty was the pinnacle of women's status in feudal society, and not only because of the one and only empress in history, Wu Zetian. Though she shone like the brightest light in the sky of women of her time, she was not the only star. The heavens then were filled with brilliant women. Even the empress's radiance could not completely eclipse their flourishing. There was the haughty Princess Gaoyang, the elegant Princess Wencheng, and 13Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 620 从 From Frontier Army Officer to Conquering the World 从边军校尉开始征战天下 Seven Blades七刃Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Modern-day office drone Qin Chuan transmigrates to the Great Zhou Dynasty, only to find himself from the start a low-ranking officer at Tianxiong Pass! With barbarian cavalry pounding at the border from without and court intrigue framing him from within, he has no System or golden finger, only a modern mindset and a ruthless, iron-blooded streak. Others say a border officer is a pawn with nowhere to go, but he is determined to make his move, break through the frontier, purge treacherous official 2.2kReads6.7Score138Shelves

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    An alternate history story, definitely worth watching!

21. 621 墨 The Ink Moon Halberd: Love and Revenge in the Western Regions 墨月戟：西域情仇 White Rice Dumpling白水粽Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No AI, entirely written by hand; court intrigue and an ensemble cast, with a traditional plot-driven narrative] [Subtle emotions, sweeping warfare, vivid characters] Beyond Yumen Pass lie the great desert and the Tianshan Mountains. With half Han heritage and half Hu blood, he was born amid the flames of a chaotic age, as the Han and the Xiongnu fought over the Western Regions. In a dreamlike lifetime, he saved the Cheshi princess and uncovered the fated bond between them as husband and wife in 163Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical drama novel about past and present lives, and the destiny of family and country: The male protagonist is of mixed Han and non-Han descent. As a child, he was guided by a dream to save a girl from the Western Regions. After many hardships, he learned that she was his wife in his past life! However, in this life, for the sake of their respective families and countries, the two were ultimately unable to be together. The male protagonist stubbornly protected her for life in another way (still being serialized, with some angst in the middle, not a virgin story, please do not read if you mind).

22. 622 女 The Empress’s Love Affairs: This Eunuch Has Had Enough 女帝风流，这太监不当也罢 Hit, Hit打呀打Historical4.8M WordsOngoing Li Chen transmigrated to the Great Yan Dynasty. By a strange twist of fate, he ended up inside the Forbidden City, posing as a eunuch while mingling in the imperial harem. 510Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets and Struggles] 😎The first book tells the story of Empress Dowager Cixi and three real eunuchs (An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang); 😎The second book tells the story of the Empress and a fake eunuch.

23. 623 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 2.6kReads7.5Score156Shelves

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    Based on history, yet transcending it, it's very well written, excelling in both historical accuracy and literary merit. 👍

24. 624 慕 The Murong Clan: A Legend of Yan 慕容世家之燕国传奇 Moon Over the Northern Qinling Mountains秦岭北山月Historical552k WordsCompleted Drawing on the historical legacy of the five Yan states of Former Yan, Later Yan, Western Yan, Southern Yan, and Northern Yan during the era of the Five Barbarians ravaging China, this epic tells the story of Murong Xuan, a descendant of the Yan people, and Lin Wanqing as they work together to promote peace and trade. The story begins in the northern deserts, where the two lead a Eurasian alliance to pacify the Hephthalite wars and break up an encirclement by Central Asian tribes. Throughout, th 45Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    It's a bit of fabrication, but the main historical events are entirely based on historical facts.

25. 625 铁 The Iron-Blooded Emperor: The Legend of Liu Yu 铁血帝皇：刘裕传奇 Moon Over the Northern Qinling Mountains秦岭北山月Historical320k WordsCompleted Liu Yu, a fearsome man who personally killed six emperors in his lifetime and was hailed as the “Emperor-Slayer of Six,” was once the weak and ineffectual Liu Shan. It is hard to believe that the once-hopeless Adou was reborn as Liu Yu in this life. From a frail body despised by all, he made a glorious transformation into a bold and vigorous warrior, revered by the world, whose iron cavalry swept across the land like a tiger devouring a thousand miles. Reborn with a fury that could reach the hea 44Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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