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. 51 殖 Colonizing the Ming Dynasty 殖民大明 Shang Bigmouth尚大嘴Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Wang Ding obtains a magical piece of jade that can open a spatial rift, creating a gateway to the Ming dynasty. There, Wang Ding finds wealth and glory in a new world. This is the story of how he saves people and kills them. 6.2kReads8.8Score417Shelves

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   Hurry and go to the Ming Dynasty to seek wealth and glory!!

2. 52 珠 The Jewel's Ordeal 珠玑劫 Lin Tianyi from Xisha Zhou西沙洲的林天一Historical241k WordsCompleted Hidden in Chang’an’s western market, she commands the Jiuqu intelligence network and rules the jianghu from the shadows. When her adoptive father is murdered, powerful enemies close in, and the regional warlords, jianghu factions, and imperial court all want her dead. She fears neither assassination nor political schemes, plotting every move and turning the tables when all seems lost. She puts down the Weibo rebellion, foils an assassination attempt on Lantern Festival, helps secure the successi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a very good ancient Chinese novel, so good that you can't stop reading. I highly recommend the first one.

3. 53 农 The Imperial Tutor's Road to the Civil Service Exams 农门帝师的科举之路 Ju He雎禾Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Imperial Examination, One-on-One Romance After an accident, a young man from the modern era transmigrated into the Great Qian Dynasty. Looking at his family’s dilapidated brick house, Qi Wenyu wondered how he would make a living from then on... 21kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves

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   This one!!!

4. 54 我 My Years in the Great Ming 我在大明那些年 Qing Hong青红Historical8.6M WordsOngoing [The first long-life novel set in the Ming Dynasty on the entire internet] Li Qing transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty and, through a twist of fate, becomes a disciple of Zhang Landa. He lives a carefree life for years. In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu era, Empress Ma falls gravely ill, and by chance, Li Qing becomes her attending physician. From then on, Li Qing begins his journey through the Ming Dynasty. He experiences the bloodshed and turmoil of the Hongwu era and gets caught up in t 246.5kReads9.4Score19.5kShelves
5. 55 北 A Northern Song Dynasty Guide to Climbing the Official Ladder 北宋升官手册 Retired Artist 04退役艺术家04Historical503k WordsOngoing The ratings just opened. They'll go up later. [Historical Transmigration] [Imperial Examinations] [Officialdom] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] What were the regrets of the Northern Song Dynasty? Was it that Liu Yong's lyrics were sung throughout the land, while he himself spent half his life in disappointment? Was it that Fan Zhongyan cared deeply for the realm, yet his Qingli Reforms were abandoned halfway through? Or was it the unfulfilled ambition to pacify the Rong, amid the nort 1.3kReads7.2Score153Shelves

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   Tong Xin has a clear goal: to pass the county school entrance exam and improve his family's situation as a tenant farmer. He doesn't dream of instant success; instead, he diligently saves money, studies hard, and seeks opportunities. The story is well-paced. Readers who want to see a protagonist focus on building a solid career should check out this book.

6. 56 人 The Human Emperor's Chronicle 人皇纪 Huangfu Qi皇甫奇Historical7.8M WordsCompleted “I will not hand this world over to people I despise!” And so Wang Chong trampled across a sea of blood and bones to claim the throne of the Human Emperor. He turned the tide when all seemed lost, shored up the collapsing empire, and forged an unparalleled legend! 2.7kReads8.6Score314Shelves
7. 57 三 The Three Kingdoms: Master of the Heavens and Earth 三国之经天纬地 Author Gao Xiangxuan作者高祥轩Historical8.1M WordsCompleted At the lowest point in his life, Liu Wei was transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms era by a stroke of luck. He rose from humble beginnings, growing from weak to powerful. He pacified the southern tribes, seized Yizhou, and rallied heroes from across the land. He marched south against Liu Bei and Sun Quan, struck north against Cao Wei and the Five Hu, and ultimately unified the realm! 4.8kReads7.7Score463Shelves
8. 58 大 The Great Ming’s Mightiest Ant 大明最强蝼蚁 Feng Yi Jie Jie丰熠节节Historical231k WordsOngoing [No System | Late Yuan, Early Ming | Officialdom and Case-Solving | Power Plays and Wits | Rags-to-Riches Comeback | Meticulous Historical Research] He transmigrates on the eve of the Red Turban Rebellion, facing three capital crimes from the start. A blade rests at his throat, and his life hangs by a thread! A senior corporate auditor and risk-control executive is suddenly reduced to a lowly porter, trampled by anyone who pleases. All he has are a stopped watch, a lighter, and cigarettes. He ca —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The historical research is rigorous, but there is no systematic approach. It is a story of detective work, power struggles, and rising from the bottom in a chaotic world, taking every step carefully without losing your intelligence!

9. 59 明 A Hero of the Seas at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末之海上雄师 Big Sea Fish大海鱼Historical8.3M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Ming Dynasty, the Later Jin Tartars repeatedly raided the borders. The Central Plains were engulfed in war, and the Ming court had lost control of the southeastern coast and its maritime power. The empire was on the brink of collapse. Tang Xuezhi, a marine of the Huaxia Empire, transmigrated by accident to the chaotic end of the Ming Dynasty, where he became the son of the great pirate Yan Siqi. Hunted for no reason, he went on to pacify the coastal frontier, fight the 5.9kReads8.2Score589Shelves
10. 60 重 Restoring the Realm, Starting with My Reincarnation as Emperor Qinzong of Song 重整山河，从穿成宋钦宗开始 Mu Yi沐轶Historical8.8M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the late Northern Song dynasty as Emperor Qinzong of Song, Zhao Huan, at the very moment the Jin army is about to breach the capital. He turns the tide and saves the Song dynasty. He rules with an iron fist, looks down on all his rivals, and personally leads his troops into battle, striking straight at the Jin heartland. He takes his revenge with ruthless force, repaying every injury in kind. The humiliations the Jin inflicted on the Song during the Jingkang Incident? He will 4.3kReads7.8Score586Shelves
11. 61 玄 The Chronicles of Xuanzhen 玄桢记 A Green Lantern and Light Sword Slay the Underworld青灯轻剑斩黄泉Mystery9.5M WordsCompleted Records of Wu: The Biography of Xuan Zhen: “If my friends in Luoyang ask after me, tell them my heart is as pure as ice in a jade pot.” This story follows sixteen-year-old Xie Yuan on the eve of the imperial examinations. Tempered by a crisis in the salt administration, he grinds Hui ink at the Suzhou examination hall and looks back on his years debating policy and investigating cases, distilling his family’s upright traditions and his ideals for governing the realm into his exam essay. Meanwhil 76Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 62 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting in Liangzhou, Building Power Step by Step 三国：从西凉开始，步步为营 Explosive Squid爆炸鱿鱼Historical10.0M WordsCompleted No System, no golden finger. A farming and political-strategy novel. Transmigrated to the late Han, he uses wisdom a thousand years ahead of its time to open up vast tracts of farmland and train elite troops. While other warlords are still forcibly recruiting soldiers, he already commands countless elite troops. While other generals are fighting over a single Red Hare, he has already assembled an army of tens of thousands of Red Hare cavalry. While the other lords are worrying about money and pr 511Reads8.1Score—Shelves
13. 63 大 Great Qin: I Transmigrated to the Warring States Era and Became a Weapons Tycoon 大秦：我穿越到战国成了武器大亨 One-Pot Dish大锅菜Historical15.6M WordsCompleted The uncle of a history enthusiast guarded an ancient secret. Having no children of his own, he hoped his nephew would inherit it. But his nephew had no interest whatsoever. He only cared about developing weapons: newer and more advanced weapons, and making more money. That was his only pleasure. But something unexpected happened while the ancient secret was being passed down. His nephew transmigrated. He arrived in the late Warring States period. Well, since he was here, he might as well make th 37Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 64 征 Conquering the World 征伐天下 Armored Bruiser披甲莽夫Historical10.1M WordsCompleted They say Jiangnan is blessed with beautiful scenery. What I see is a gentle Jiangnan breeze bending the Han realm’s back. They say the lands beyond the frontier are blanketed in yellow sand. What I see is the soaring valor of border warriors, their robes stained with blood. I came to this world for no reason at all. I thought I could just lie there and starve to death. But you shared with me half of the only food you had. You told me that as long as I kept living, there would be hope. I thought, 12.1kReads8.3Score1.3kShelves
15. 65 天 A County Magistrate Fell from the Sky 天上掉县令 Shi Zhimei石之嵋Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “Your Majesty! The last six magistrates appointed to Nantang County have all been murdered. Now no one dares accept the post. Please decide what to do!” “How were they killed?” “It's said to be connected to a poisoning case at a tavern.” “Who owns the tavern?” “A young scholar.” “If no one else will take the post, then make the scholar the magistrate!” “But...” And so the young man, a doctoral student from Huaxia who had transmigrated here, found himself a county magistrate... A year later, Nant 62.9kReads9.2Score4.2kShelves

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    ① This young man, a PhD student who transmigrated from China, ended up as a county magistrate… A year later, Nantang County became famous throughout the land. Three years later, the minor magistrate began to stir up trouble, shaking the world… ② Just as Shen Yi was about to reach the pinnacle of his life, an accident brought him to a completely different world, where he became a notorious spendthrift! ③ He transmigrated to the second year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign in the late Ming Dynasty, becoming a military household member. The court was corrupt, the emperor was incompetent, officials were greedy and tyrannical, and the lives of ordinary people were cheap, pushing Wu Cheng step by step onto the path of rebellion.

16. 66 大 The Prodigal Son of Great Zhou 大周败家子 Ming Chen名尘Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [The author has completed works totaling over one million words, so you can trust their track record] Just as Shen Yi was about to reach the peak of his life, an accident brought him to a completely different world, where he became a notorious... spendthrift! With five thousand years of culture at his back and a treasury of scientific knowledge in hand, he might not unify the world in this life, but surely he could at least become the richest man alive, right? Shen Yi excitedly imagined the futu 1.4kReads9.1Score235Shelves
17. 67 明 A Professional Rebel at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末造反专业户 Golden Chicken Wings金黄的鸡翅膀Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [No System + No Cheat Powers + Late Ming Dynasty + Rebellion] Wu Cheng, a newly graduated college student working as a village official, transmigrates to the second year of the Chongzhen reign in the late Ming Dynasty and becomes a military household member of the Great Ming. A corrupt court, an incompetent emperor, greedy officials and gentry, and commoners treated as less than human push Wu Cheng step by step toward rebellion. Watch as he takes on the local tyrants, fights the Great Ming, dest 14.5kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
18. 68 穿 On My First Day After Transmigrating, My Father Tried to Poison Me 穿越第一天老爹竟给我下毒 Warhorses and Golden Spears金戈铁马Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Li Bufan was just about to marry the woman he loved when one drunken night sent his soul to another world, where five kingdoms were locked in a struggle for supremacy reminiscent of the Tang and Song eras. There, he went hungry and cold, and was forcibly conscripted. Rising from squad leader to centurion to supreme general, he fought through bloodshed and narrowly escaped death time and again. At last, using his ingenuity, he built sleds and made caltrops, keeping the enemy constantly off guard. 2kReads8.7Score203Shelves
19. 69 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    The female protagonist, subjected to extreme humiliation and a broken engagement at the start, is filled with hatred, but her four maids come to the rescue, instantly turning the tide and delivering an exhilarating experience. On the surface, she appears to be a foolish and useless legitimate daughter, but in reality, she is a cunning and ruthless post-apocalyptic special agent and leader. [Top Post]

20. 70 寒 The Martial Arts Champion from a Poor Family 寒门武状元 Swallow's Nest Eagle燕窝鹰Historical1.4M WordsCompleted His father died with his name cleared too late, his mother was forced to pretend to be insane, and his son followed the same tragic path. A modern special forces soldier transmigrates into this world and sets out to exact revenge, take the imperial military exams, become an official, and raise an army... For the original owner, for his parents, and for his beloved, he takes his revenge with ruthless satisfaction and outsmarts all kinds of people. With me, Qiu Suo, in this world, who can stand ag 32.1kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves
21. 71 明 The Powerful Minister of the Late Ming 明末大权臣 Seven Armies七甲兵Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Amid the upheaval at the end of the Ming dynasty, a little butterfly beats its wings. In those turbulent times, heroes burn with passion. These heroes, striding proudly through blood and fire, usher in a new era. Heroic valor and the love of men and women: the road to power begins... 95Reads8.5Score—Shelves
22. 72 明 A Young Landlord in the Ming Dynasty 明朝小地主 Pure Thoughts思无邪Historical2.0M WordsCompleted That year, Emperor Zhengde had just ascended the throne, and the Eight Tigers held immense power, ruling with fearsome authority! That year, Wang Shouren, the great master of the School of Mind, was already old and nearing the end of his life! That year, the Tatars were ambitious, eyeing the Central Plains like a tiger stalking its prey! And that very year, an outdoor streamer transmigrated into the body of a wastrel. From then on, dishes like red-braised pork, soy-braised pork bones, and Northe 498Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 73 风 Storms Over the Great Jin 风雨大晋 Nine One Six九一六Historical1.8M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read my stories. I hope you enjoy them. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 284Reads7.2Score—Shelves
24. 74 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 19.1kReads7.8Score1.8kShelves

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25. 75 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 8.3kReads8.2Score711Shelves
26. 76 朱 Zhu Yuanzhang: Sun and Moon Shine Over the Land 朱元璋：日月照山河 One Who Hears the Wind and Rain听风闻雨者Historical311k WordsOngoing The sun and moon retain their nature, so though they are obscured, they shine again. The Yangtze and Han rivers retain their source, so though they run dry, they flow again. The Sun and Moon Shine on the Rivers and Mountains: an epic that captures Zhu Yuanzhang and the Ming dynasty In Chinese history, only one person ever unified the realm from south to north: Zhu Yuanzhang. No one had done it before him. Under the banner of “Drive out the barbarians and restore China,” he drove the Mongols back 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In Chinese history, only Zhu Yuanzhang unified the country from south to north. No one before him had ever done so. A man who had herded cattle, been a monk, and begged for food, he carved a bloody path through the warlords of the late Yuan Dynasty—burning Chen Youliang's 600,000-strong army at Poyang Lake, and outlasting Zhang Shicheng at Pingjiang. Then, under the banner of "expelling the barbarians and restoring China," he dispatched Xu Da and Chang Yuchun to launch a northern expedition, driving the Mongols back to the grasslands. The Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun, which had stood for four hundred years, were returned to Han Chinese hands in a single dynasty. The Ming Dynasty, established by Zhu Yuanzhang, lasted 276 years, second only to the Tang Dynasty in Chinese history. He abolished the prime minister system, placing the Six Ministries directly under the emperor's authority—a centralized system that influenced China for over six centuries. He restored Han Chinese clothing and customs to the people, ending nearly three centuries of barbarian practices. He punished corrupt officials without mercy, employing severe penalties to govern officials, making the early Ming Dynasty one of the most enlightened periods in Chinese history.

27. 77 名 You Abandoned Me When I Failed the Imperial Exam, So Who Are You Now That I’ve Swept the Boards? 名落孙山你不陪，连中六元你是谁 Dragon in the Wind龙行风Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [The short drama is now available, and the print edition is in publication.][Slow-burn, warm, and humorous][Alternate history + business + imperial examinations + one female lead + no System] Su Run transmigrates into the body of a disgraced scholar who has lost both his parents, failed the imperial exams, and earned a notorious reputation as a lovesick doormat. When he opens his eyes, his fiancée is publicly putting him down and emotionally manipulating him, even threatening to break off their 18.8kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves

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    🍑🍑The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Su Run, a peasant boy in the Great Yan Dynasty. His family treats him very well. When he was eight, they sent him to school and he got engaged. However, the original owner was obsessed with love and focused on pleasing his fiancée, neglecting his studies and being expelled by his teacher. Su Run comes to break off the engagement. His parents are deceased, and he has two older brothers and sisters-in-law. His uncles and aunts are all kind to him. The protagonist starts by selling a recipe for soy milk and then buys bean sprouts. Later, he researches tofu for a long time and opens a mill. His family starts to prosper and becomes wealthy. The farming tools he develops are noticed by the higher-ups, who give his eldest brother a ninth-rank agricultural official position. The protagonist goes back to school, and his friends at the academy are also very good to him. The protagonist studies very hard, and then all the students at the academy study hard. The protagonist and his six friends become close and pass the county-level imperial examinations together, eventually entering the prefectural academy.

28. 78 水 Water Margin: The World’s in Chaos, So What? 水浒：天下大乱关我屁事 Words Can Heal文字能治病Historical182k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into the world of Water Margin by accident. Before me was a world overrun with heroes, and behind me lay chaos where the people could barely survive. Murder and arson were everyday occurrences, while mountain spirits and monsters appeared and vanished without warning. The System said: Get fifty people to come eat at the tavern, and you’ll receive a pocket dimension. I looked at the counter showing 0/50, then at the three hunters fleeing through the woods in the distance. They’d m 482Reads—Score117Shelves

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    A different interpretation of heroes

29. 79 爱 What Should I Do If I Fall for My Brother's Friend? Obviously, Run! 爱上兄弟怎么办？当然是跑咯！ Big Niu Bao大牛宝Two Male Leads172k WordsCompleted Qin Yuanjing ran away on his twenty-fifth birthday. More precisely, he fled. He left without warning and vanished without a trace. Because he suddenly realized that he had always harbored feelings for Li Chongge that went beyond friendship. Li was his best friend. He shouldn't feel this way, and he couldn't. But after hiding away for two years, he still came back. The long distance hadn't worn away his foolish desire. Instead, it had given rise to a heart-wrenching, bone-deep longing. He thought 35.7kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves

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    Family, I can't believe anyone hasn't read "That Year, Drunk, the Scholar Betrayed the World"! This time-travel romance is absolutely amazing, you won't be able to put it down! The protagonist, Gu Chuan, travels to ancient times, hoping to relax and enjoy life, but unexpectedly finds himself surrounded by powerful figures like the Xuan Yue Army commander, the White Lotus Sect's saintess, and the Shadow Guard. It's impossible for him to avoid trouble. Left with no other choice, he must take up arms and gradually pacify the world. After the Empress ascends the throne, the confrontation in the Golden Palace is tense and fraught with danger. What are Gu Chuan's true intentions? How will the various forces balance each other out? The novel's plot is fast-paced, with one climax after another. The writing is exquisite, vividly depicting the power struggles and bloody battlefields of ancient times. An immersive experience of the thrills and excitement of time travel to ancient times—you'll be missing out if you don't read it! Start reading now!

30. 80 历 The Complete Collection of Courtly Tales Through the Ages 历代宫廷演义全集 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Xu Xiaotian brings the secret histories of the Ming, Qing, and Tang courts to life in the style of a novel: the bloodshed of the Nine Princes’ struggle for the throne, Wu Zetian’s political schemes, and the tragic final days of the Chongzhen Emperor... The book has the solid historical foundations of a meticulously researched account, enlivened with the colorful flesh and blood of historical fiction. More vivid than official histories, yet more rigorous than tales of the past, it is an ancient v 131Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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31. 81 抗 Everyday Life in Beiping During the War of Resistance 抗战时期的北平民间 Qi Rushan齐如山Historical53k WordsCompleted A friend said that the area east of Beiping served as a buffer zone, and Tanggu was covered by a treaty, so Japan wouldn't make another move for the time being. I'm afraid this matter... If we fight the war to the bitter end, our allies will naturally help us. After all, if we really lose, they won't be able to bear it either, so we know they'll help. 33Reads8.7Score—Shelves
32. 82 明 Tales of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court 明宫十六朝演义 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical751k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court delves into the imperial palace, recounting the love and enmity between emperors and their consorts, while ranging widely across history to survey the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you will understand the court; understand the court, and you will understand history; understand history, and the realities of the world will become clear to you. 72Reads9.4Score—Shelves
33. 83 水 Water Margin: Reborn in Zhu Biao, I Came Home to Find My Entire Family Slaughtered 水浒：魂穿祝彪，出门被屠灭满门 Fog Rising on a Snowy Day雪天起雾Historical292k WordsOngoing Zhang Yu was a new office worker who didn’t even dare talk back to his team leader. One cup of coffee during overtime sent him into the world of Water Margin. When he woke up, he was galloping on horseback through a rainstorm in the late Northern Song Dynasty. Behind him were Liangshan Marsh’s pursuers. He carried Zhu Biao’s wounds, and his mind was filled with the bloody images from the massacre of the Zhu family estate: people hoisted into the air on spears, hacked into three pieces by battle- 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book shattered my understanding of Water Margin, but after comparing it with the original text, I found it quite reasonable.

34. 84 白 White Horse, Silver Spear 白马银枪 Steadfast Guardian韧守Historical362k WordsCompleted Transmigrating as Zhao Yun’s cousin, he was kidnapped by bandits right from the start. Zhao Tian, an engineering graduate who died suddenly after working 996 hours, opened his eyes in the late Eastern Han dynasty. The good news: his cousin was named Zhao Yun. The bad news: Zhao Yun was only fourteen and hadn’t grown into his full height. The worse news: the two of them had been kidnapped by bandits, who demanded a ransom of two thousand shi of grain. Their family couldn’t possibly raise that muc 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story about Zhao Yun taking care of kids in his daily life, while incidentally changing the Three Kingdoms. Without any cheat codes, relying solely on brute strength and a silver tongue, this Three Kingdoms fan fiction is both exciting and relatable.

35. 85 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Just Made a Marquis, Now I Must Woo the Golden Beauties to Stay Alive 红楼：刚封侯，让我攻略金钗续命 Mischievous Kitten顽皮小猫Historical1.0M WordsOngoing Right after transmigrating into Dream of the Red Chamber, I, Jia Jue, become an orphan in the Ningguo Estate, burdened with a blood feud! To get revenge, I go to war in mourning clothes. After three years of bloody battles, I kill the Grand Preceptor of the Oirat and am enfeoffed as the Marquis of Zhenbei! Just as the whole clan erupts in celebration and I think I can change the Jia family's fate, the System tells me: Host, you have only ninety days left to live! Want to survive? Win over the Tw 913Reads7.1Score101Shelves

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    Book Summary: [Love Saint + Military Saint] [Music God + Chess King] [Poetry Demon + Painting Immortal] Enchanted by the Dream of the Red Chamber, Daiyu and Baochai, intoxicated by the twelve beauties of Jinling. Wang Xifeng exclaims: Little monkey, what are you doing? Li Wan and Qin Keqing shake their heads in silence. Xiangling timidly asks: Is this mistress good? Shi Xiangyun laughs loudly: Definitely not good. Lin Daiyu frowns: Then what should we do? Xue Baochai smiles: Let's make do. Xue Baoqin smooths her hair: Stir-frying would be better. Xing Xiuyan sighs: It's all burnt. Popular Book Reviews: More book reviews. Very well written, one of the best Dream of the Red Chamber fanfictions, but it's too short.

36. 86 红 The Great Scoundrel of Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼大曹贼 Luo Feiju罗飞举Historical186k WordsOngoing What makes Cao Cao a traitor? Anyone who steals the realm is a traitor, and so is anyone who brings peace to it! An old-timer from the modern age transmigrates into the world of the Red Chamber and becomes Jia Rong of the Ningguo Mansion. To protect his peerlessly beautiful wife, and to save the daughters of the Red Chamber, too, he kills his monstrous father, inherits the title, punishes cruel servants, trains household troops, quells internal strife, and drives back foreign enemies. He charges —Reads6.2Score—Shelves
37. 87 我 I Turned My Superstitious Father into the Chief Councilor 我把神棍老爹卷成首辅 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 22.7kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves

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    There are many good books. I've read these few, two of which are still being serialized. I'm also going to read "Hahaha, the Ming Dynasty" next. Although it has some fictional elements, I can learn a lot from it. The writing is excellent 👍 Each has its own unique style.

38. 88 大 Great Ming and Dream of the Red Chamber: A Sea of Poetry and Song, Beauty by My Side 大明红楼，诗山词海，红袖添香 Butterfly Loves Flowers Silver Step Hairpin蝶恋花银步摇Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [Saint of Love + Saint of War] [God of the Qin + King of Weiqi] [Demon of Poetry + Immortal of Painting] Enchanted by Daiyu and Baochai in Dream of the Red Chamber, I lose myself in the Twelve Beauties of Jinling. Wang Xifeng cries out, “You little rascal, what are you doing?” Li Wan and Qin Keqing shake their heads in silence. Xiangling asks timidly, “Is this master a good person?” Shi Xiangyun laughs, “Definitely not.” Lin Daiyu furrows her brow. “Then what do we do?” Xue Baochai smiles. “Let 1.2kReads6.3Score126Shelves
39. 89 喜 Joy in the Tang Dynasty 喜唐 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.6M WordsCompleted Bright and glorious is the Tang, favored by Heaven to rule the myriad lands. Our founding ancestors answered Heaven’s call, and the four imperial clans followed its ways. Heaven granted us boundless blessings, and our clans share a common virtue. Our descendants carry on the legacy, offering sacrifices to the gods and matching the Pole Star. What did it really mean for all nations to pay tribute? Was it about uncritically worshipping foreign languages, or going abroad and being treated as honore 123.6kReads9.4Score12.8kShelves

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    These two are a must-have, they're really good, you should check them out.

40. 90 不 No Offenses Against Jin 不轨于晋 Prince of Kaiyang开阳郡王Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Who in history has never had regrets? Zhang Ao, the King of Zhao in the early Western Han dynasty, originally lived in the shadow of Liu Bang’s purge of kings with different surnames, spending his days in constant fear, never knowing whether he would see the next day. Heaven gave him a second chance to be reborn, in the form of Zhang Gui more than four hundred years later. Unfortunately, he now faced an even darker and more degenerate age of Wei and Jin. And so begins a tale of saving a world wh 747Reads—Score101Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. The writing is superb, elegant and engaging. The author has a rigorous, research-oriented style, ensuring the writing adheres to historical context and logical progression, rather than being a mindless, entertaining read. It becomes more interesting with each reading, leaving you with a lasting impression.

41. 91 大 The End of Dayan: Winds Rise in Hanzhou 大衍末路：邯州风起 Ai Yuan艾原Historical789k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate to the Late Ming] [Imperial Son-in-Law] [Not Mindless] [Not a Power Fantasy] [No System] [New Book] In the first year of the Chongzhen reign, at the end of the Ming dynasty, there are no golden fingers, no System, and the story unfolds at a measured pace. Zhao Yanzhi, a modern office worker, transmigrates by accident and becomes the illegitimate son of a landowning family in Handan during the early years of the Chongzhen reign. The realm is on the verge of chaos, bandits roam every 1.1kReads—Score113Shelves

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    Who understands?! Tired of all the typical wish-fulfillment novel tropes, this is a breath of fresh air in the historical fiction genre. There are no messy fantasy elements, no harem where every woman falls in love at first sight; the protagonist is just an ordinary farmer whose goal is never to conquer the world, but simply to ensure he and his brothers have enough to eat. The more you read, the more captivating it becomes; you simply can't put it down.

42. 92 初 Daily Life with the Army in the Early Tang Dynasty 初唐随军日常 Eight-Mao and Chubby Cub八毛和肥崽Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted [Completed, No Rebirth, No Special Powers, Slow Pace, Includes a Wife] As a woman who had transmigrated, Ming Luo arrived with lofty ambitions. Unfortunately, reality was stronger than she was. The feudal jewel she had once looked up to, the so-called Zhenguan Era, turned out in the end to be nothing more than a glorious age that devoured its people. 12.1kReads8.6Score960Shelves
43. 93 江 Jiang Yue, Song and Ming 江月宋明 Du Du Du Xiaomai杜杜杜小麦Historical782k WordsOngoing The shame of Jingkang remains unavenged. When Zhao Chen awoke, half the Song realm had already fallen. In his desperate bid to survive, he had no choice but to assume the name of the Crown Prince. He was trapped in a lone city, with the Jin cavalry pressing from the front and Prince Kang watching hungrily from behind. But he knew in his heart: though his title was false, the duty it demanded was real. Hold the land, comfort the people, restore the court, and reclaim the Central Plains. As 46.7kReads8.8Score4.2kShelves

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    It outlines the grand scheme of the era and depicts human relationships in detail, with a good balance of tension and relaxation.

44. 94 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 26.6kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves

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    A blend of historical fiction, fantasy, farming, hunting, and power struggles. The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of a hunter, unexpectedly finds a wife, and embarks on a grueling hunt in the mountains, gathering nuts and catching ferrets. The female protagonist also opens a school to teach children. Both undergo a growth process, facing difficulties from the villagers and building a home amidst snowstorms. The plot is captivating, the writing is excellent, and it's a great read! 😳

45. 95 三 The Three Kingdoms: A World of Gods and Demons, Watch Me Conquer It 三国之神魔世界，看我如何称霸？ Spicy Diced Chicken with Chili Peppers辣子鸡丁炒辣椒Historical937k WordsOngoing What is a god? What is a demon? Who is righteous, and who is evil? The rules of this world are nothing more than a game of chess written by the victor... Original titles: Three Kingdoms: The World of Gods and Demons, Watch Me Claim the Throne! and The New Three Kingdoms of Gods and Demons Wen Fengqing transmigrates to the late Eastern Han dynasty, only to discover that his beautiful teacher has come along with him. And that is not all. He is not the first person to transmigrate... What's more, t 5.1kReads9.4Score430Shelves

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    Historical fiction with a fresh perspective; these Three Kingdoms books are pretty good.

46. 96 手 With Eight Hundred Iron Cavalry at My Command, Victory Is Mine 手握八百铁骑，优势在我 Old Ancestor Ji of Ma Yu Island妈屿岛的季老祖Historical2.8M WordsOngoing The sixteen-year-old Eighth Prince was dismissed as a good-for-nothing. Then, one day, sealed memories awakened within him. Faced with the turbulent currents swirling beneath the surface of the capital, he chose to leave and take up his post in his fief. With royal infighting, powerful clans pulling the strings, and the people living in misery... see how he carves out new territory in a world where dynastic rule and martial arts coexist. 4kReads7.2Score274Shelves

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    The writing is good; it's worth reading.

47. 97 三 Three Kingdoms: General, Who’s More Beautiful, Your Concubine or the Empress? 三国：将军，妾身与皇后，谁更美 Jing Yunlong景云龙Historical2.0M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, he transmigrates as Cao Ang, Cao Cao's eldest son, who was supposed to die in the Battle of Wancheng. At death's door, he activates the “Life-Prolonging Talent System.” Only by winning over the peerless beauties of history can he extend his lifespan and unlock talents. Along the way, Cao Ang uses the System to win over beauties and prolong his life, while secretly building up his strength: curbing Liu Bei's rise, blockading the waterways of Jiangdong, and breaking up enemy al 29.3kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves
48. 98 汉 Xu Chu in the Late Han: I Seize the Southeast from the Start 汉末许褚：开局坐断东南 Let's Call Him Teacher Yu就叫虞老师吧Historical2.0M WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Late Han Dynasty] [Slow Burn] [Farming] [Politics] [Conquest] [Scheming] [Political Maneuvering] [Unresolved Regrets] [Transmigration] A modern overworked office drone transmigrates into the late Han Dynasty as Xu Chu, and refuses to accept the fate of being called the “Tiger Fool.” Cao Mengde, you hold the emperor hostage, but did you know my troops, supplies, and wealth can make the warlords bow to me, too? Liu Xuande, you preach benevolence and righteousness, but did you kno 20.4kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves
49. 99 汉 No Three Kingdoms After the Han 汉后无三国 Crazy Fun疯玩Historical2.2M WordsOngoing Liu Xia transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty, but refuses to become emperor or king. With fifty cavalrymen, he slaughters five thousand Xiongnu. Beneath Xiapi, one strike of his halberd leaves Lu Bu crippled. He casually tosses aside the Imperial Jade Seal: "Just a broken stone. Can it put food on the people's tables?" His motto is: "Whoever dares threaten our mighty Han, no matter how far away, must be destroyed!" "The people are the true masters of the Han. The Son of Heaven is just the 10.7kReads9.4Score894Shelves
50. 100 家 My Father Is Guan Yunchang 家父关云长 Youngster from Longdong陇东少年Historical2.0M WordsCompleted (No System + One Female Lead + Rousing Ensemble Cast + Smart Characters) A criminal investigator from the future transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes Guan Xing, Guan Yu’s second son. It is the winter of Jian’an 24. Guan Yu has just been defeated at Maicheng and is about to retreat to Linju, where Lu Meng will surround him. At this moment of mortal peril, Guan Xing proposes a switch-home strategy, advising Guan Yu to head east against the current and raid Jianye, trading cities wit 16.9kReads9.0Score2kShelves

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