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. 351 一 The Northern Qi Dynasty of Beastly Emperors 一群禽兽皇帝的王朝北齐 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical1.3M WordsCompleted 1.1kReads6.3Score101Shelves
2. 352 我 My Father Is the Emperor Who Begs at the Gate 我老爹是叫门皇帝 Bald Li San光头李三Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In the fourteenth year of the Zhengtong reign, my father, Zhu Qizhen, personally led an expedition beyond the borders, hoping to spread the might of the Great Ming far and wide. He never expected it to be like sending meat buns to a dog: he went out and never came back, becoming the Emperor Who Knocked at the Gates. Once he was no longer useful, they sent him back to the capital and confined him in the Southern Palace. Now Father is knocking at the gates again. Zhu Jianshen, who had been countin 55.7kReads8.8Score4kShelves
3. 353 青 The Blue Robe Supports the Heavens 青衫扶苍 Lingnan Commoner岭南黔首Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [Studying at the Imperial Academy + Farming + Contending for Hegemony + Beauties + Meticulous + Not for Beginners] During the Sixteen Kingdoms period, in the fourteenth year of the Jianyuan era of Former Qin (378 AD), an age of upheaval and crisis, the young scholar Wang Yao, born to a humble family, carries the ideal of “serving the world and bringing peace to its people” as he travels from Huayin in Hongnong to Chang'an's Imperial Academy to study. Underneath the surface, Chang'an seethes with 2.5kReads9.4Score287Shelves
4. 354 大 The Great Ming Emperor Yingzong, Zhu Qizhen 大明英宗朱祁镇 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical487k WordsCompleted Some call him an incompetent ruler, while others regard him as a wise emperor of his age. Some say he surrounded himself with treacherous officials, while others say he had the mettle of a true emperor. He was also one of the few emperors in history to ascend the throne twice. 42Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 355 穿 The Transmigrated City Lord 穿越女城主 Tianheng Palace天珩宫Ancient Romance647k WordsOngoing [Love triangle, slow burn, taking things one step at a time! The emotional entanglements of adults: the first male lead is passionate and fixated, while the second is clever and in control. The second male lead wins her heart.] [A beauty skilled in political intrigue! She pursues an official career, rises to a high position, and remains calm and self-possessed, leaving a prince heartbroken.] She has always believed that staying independent and relying on no one is the safest way to survive. But 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A powerful female protagonist, she is shrewd and far-sighted, steadily advancing in her career with strategic brilliance. She rises through the ranks of the court, remaining calm and composed, leaving even the princes feeling envious.

6. 356 中 Stories of Famous Generals in Ancient China 中国古代名将故事集 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The celebrated generals of ancient China shine like a galaxy of stars. Sun Wu wrote The Art of War, laying the foundations of military science, and led thirty thousand troops into Ying in a feat that seemed miraculous. Bai Qi fought more than seventy battles without a single defeat and buried 450,000 Zhao soldiers alive at the Battle of Changping. Han Xin famously said, “The more troops, the better,” and helped Liu Bang lay the foundation for the Western Han dynasty. Wei Qing won seven battles i 11Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 357 五 May and Anran 五月与安然 Smiling with a Humble Heart下心含笑Historical537k WordsCompleted This is a work of autobiographical fiction mixed with transmigration. It tells the story of Liu He, the only person in Chinese history to have been emperor, king, marquis, and commoner, as he is reincarnated, and of a transmigrator who rewrites the falsified history of the Western Han to restore Liu He’s good name and clear him of blame. With history, love, and philosophy as its themes, the novel uses allegory, parables, and rambling reflections to portray one person’s growth and pursuit of purp 1.9kReads9.6Score134Shelves
8. 358 万 The Tenth Year of Wanli: Taking Up My Post in Liaodong 万历十年：就藩辽东 A Little Bit Vulgar小小俗气Historical1.4M WordsCompleted The tenth year of the Wanli reign was a watershed moment for the Ming Empire. A host of upheavals converged that year, sending the dynasty down a path wholly different from the one laid out by history. Zhang Juzheng, the “Duke of Jiangling,” passed away. With the reformer who had upheld the “Wanli Renaissance” gone, a pillar of the empire collapsed. His unfinished reforms came to an abrupt halt, and old abuses in the bureaucracy returned. Ma Fang, a renowned general on the northern frontier, die 3kReads7.5Score203Shelves
9. 359 隋 Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Shan Tianfang's Storytelling Edition 隋唐演义之单田芳评书版 Yuan Shiren袁始人Historical472k WordsOngoing I’m a big fan of the storytelling performances by Master Shan Tianfang. Sometimes I wish I could read the words while listening, so I could mull over them more carefully. Today, thanks to this platform, my wish has come true. —Reads—Score3.4kShelves

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   Renovated old books of "Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties"; historical novels.

10. 360 我 I Am the Great Tang Imperial Granduncle, Destined to Become an Emperor for the Ages! 我！大唐皇太叔，成就千古一帝！ Life's Affairs Are What Life Is浮生事浮生是Historical346k WordsCompleted 846 AD, the sixth year of Huichang. The Sixteen Mansions, Prince Guang’s residence. The owner of this estate was about to move out. No, to be precise, he was about to take up residence in his “loyal” Daming Palace. An insignificant civil servant from the modern world transmigrated into the late Tang dynasty, just as the empire was nearing its end. His goal was not to become the so-called “Little Taizong,” a figure both praised and condemned in the history books! He would quell factional strife a 165Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    The posthumous title system states, "A ruler renowned for his benevolence and virtue is called Xuan." This emphasizes that a monarch is famous throughout the land for his benevolence and good governance. However, historically, even emperors like Xuanzong could not escape the cycle of decline that begins in history. What if a nobody within the modern system were to transmigrate into the body of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, about to be enthroned by eunuchs as the "Great Zhongzhi Era"? How would he save the declining Tang Empire and escape the historical cycle of decline? (Author's self-recommendation)

11. 361 寒 A Poor Scholar's Tribulation of Great Tang's Beauties 寒门状元大唐红颜劫 Yin Qianchen银千臣Historical356k WordsCompleted Li Guo’er, the Tang Dynasty’s most beautiful woman, is Princess Anning and the youngest, most beloved daughter of Emperor Zhongzong, Li Xian. The most seductive princess in the Tang Dynasty, she is strikingly similar to the protagonist’s wife. After the male lead transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty, he discovers that Li Guo’er looks exactly like his wife. Determined to save the only person in this world who reminds him of family, he works tirelessly and vows to save Li Guo’er, who was killed at ju 384Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The most beautiful woman in the Tang Dynasty.

12. 362 沪 Shanghai Auntie’s AI Male Model 沪上阿姨AI男模 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban857k WordsCompleted The protagonist, Wang Chen, struggles to survive in an apocalyptic world during the Great Depression, then unexpectedly transmigrates to an alternate-world Shanghai in the 1990s. And so Wang Chen’s happy life begins! 4.2kReads7.1Score277Shelves
13. 363 重 Lao Wang from Chongqing 重庆老王 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban1.6M WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1.5kReads8.3Score116Shelves
14. 364 执 Mastering the World: From Merchant to Imperial Strategist 执棋天下：从商贾到帝国棋手 Rui Rui Rui Rui Pigeon睿睿睿睿鸽Historical360k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Court Politics + Satisfying Revenge + Romance + Historical + Martial Arts + Growth] After a section chief at the Qu County Development and Reform Commission dies by suicide, he becomes Liu Yanming, an impoverished illegitimate son of the Minister’s household in Yingzhou City. In this world, the sharpest blade isn’t necessarily martial prowess, and the greatest power isn’t necessarily the imperial throne. And so the grand performance begins. He tramples wealthy merchants, swallo 3Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    This book is incredibly captivating! The protagonist, Liu Yanming, starts off poorly but, relying on his modern wisdom, dominates the ancient business world, crushing powerful merchants, establishing business alliances, humiliating those who once looked down on him, and even becoming an apprentice of a top master. The intrigue and business battles intertwine, creating a fast-paced and addictive experience.

15. 365 极 The Irresistible Playboy 极品桃花男 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban611k WordsCompleted [Urban feel-good story] [Slice of life] [Set in the 2020s] [Realistic everyday life] [Multiple female leads] [Dongguan Prince Hotel] [Transmigration to the apocalypse] [Genetically enhanced super soldiers] 419Reads8.5Score105Shelves
16. 366 十 Ten Days, Eighteen-Year-Old Great-Grandma, I'm Not a Scumbag 十日十八岁太奶我不是渣男 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban767k WordsCompleted [Urban Imagination] [Surreal] [Multiple Female Leads] [Beijing-Circle Heiresses] [Beautiful Women Around the World] [Entertainment Industry Stars] [Web-Novel Heroines] [Most Beautiful Heroines on Screen] 322Reads6.9Score145Shelves
17. 367 我 My Sixteen-Year-Old White Moonlight 我的16岁白月光 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban198k WordsCompleted Modern city romance, pure love, slice of life, feel-good male-oriented fiction, campus romance, campus belle, first love, mother-in-law, fiancée, heiresses from Beijing's elite families. Contemporary romance, the husband-chasing crematorium trope. 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves
18. 368 唐 Tang Bureau 唐局 Moonshadow, Gentle Breeze月影风舒Historical365k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Period Drama + History + Adventure + Political Intrigue] In the twenty-third year of the Kaiyuan era, he is charged with the capital crime of raiding the government salt stores from the start! How could Xu Jiudu, a commoner, let the powerful frame him at will? He shorts the salt market, investigates false accounts, and unravels a baffling case... With an abacus for a blade and ledgers for a sword, watch an ordinary man topple the chancellor, take command as military commissioner, and 6Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 369 1 Ten Scumbags and a Woman Who Hates Cilantro 10个渣男不吃香菜的女人 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Modern Romance187k WordsCompleted The story of a young woman's growth and her ten men. At its heart is the story of how one woman navigates her way among men, exploring how women in modern society view marriage and love! 205Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 370 我 I Became a Hero in Primitive Society 我在原始社会为人杰 Running Along a New Road新路上奔跑Historical259k WordsCompleted A no-cheat start, with hardcore primitive survival! A modern traditional Chinese medicine practitioner makes a place for himself in primitive society and steadily builds his way up. The protagonist accidentally transmigrates to primitive society. He is skilled in medicine, saving lives and healing the wounded, and knowledgeable enough to improve his tribe! He finds food, builds homes, and secures the means to survive. He gathers herbs and treats injuries to strengthen the tribe, then builds citi 212Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Every character is so well-developed, the concept is really good, and it gets better and better as it goes on.

21. 371 征 Conquering the Wilderness, Defeating Japan, Winning the Empress: I Am Invincible 征蛮荒打倭国征女帝我已无敌天下 A Pot of Tea, Please来一壶小茶水儿Historical1.6M WordsCompleted “Grandson, if you were going to drug someone, why pick the daughter of that old Prime Minister Lin? I mean, no matter how desperate you were, you couldn't do it in the imperial palace, could you? Still, you've got a bit of your grandpa's old flair!” “Uh, Grandpa, you did it in the palace back then too...” “Not quite as spectacularly as you, though!” Ning Fan, a mercenary who had just taken a bullet meant for a teammate on the battlefield, opened his eyes to find himself in the body of one of 2.1kReads8.7Score212Shelves

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    This is good!

22. 372 我 I Become a Scoundrel in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils 我在天龙当曹贼 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Male-Channel Fanfiction264k WordsCompleted The male lead, Yin Qiancheng, worked himself to death in Shenzhen, then transmigrated into the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. He obtained a brain-development and dream-insertion System AI. To return to the future, he brought all the female leads of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, those beautiful older sisters, back to modern Shenzhen. 3.6kReads6.9Score150Shelves
23. 373 唐 An Lushan, Rebel Minister of the Tang Dynasty 唐朝叛臣安禄山 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical842k WordsCompleted He was an obscure Hu tribesman from Yingzhou, born into lowly circumstances and tossed about by the chaos of the age from childhood. With patience, ruthless resolve, and fluency in six languages, he clawed his way up from the bottom, surviving as a trader at the frontier markets. Amid the blood and steel of the northern borderlands, he fought his way onto the road to power. People saw only his belly hanging down past his knees and his affable, foolish air, how he fawned over everyone he met and 1.7kReads8.8Score101Shelves

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    The more I watch, the more I like it; it's so captivating. It respects history.

24. 374 家 My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han! 家父汉武帝！ The Wise Man's Mutt智者的土狗儿Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Winner of the National Library writing contest] [Top-tier historical storytelling + no System + rebellion + political intrigue + a love-hate relationship between father and son] Reborn in the womb as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han. His father is Liu Che, the most powerful carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BCE! And his maternal family’s lineup is even more outrageous! His mother is Wei Zifu, his uncle is Wei Qing, his cousin is Huo Qubing, and his youn 88kReads9.2Score8.3kShelves

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    This is the number one historical drama!! Reincarnated as Liu Ju, commanding the elite Wei Qing and Huo Qubing teams, he outwits eunuchs and defies fate! The plot is full of high-energy twists and turns, showcasing brilliant political intrigue and intelligence—it's absolutely thrilling! Don't let the title put you off; it's incredibly good!!

25. 375 天 Living the High Life as a Young Master 天上人间当少爷 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban543k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2.5kReads8.3Score119Shelves
26. 376 请 Your Highness, Go to Your Death! 请皇兄，赴死！ Brew Little Wine煮小酒Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Zhou Che is reborn as the sixth prince of Great Xia, but his five elder brothers keep closing in on him. They want to strip me of my claim to the throne! They want to confiscate what little my family has left! They want to take the woman I love and kill me! If that’s how it is “If you, my brothers, can kill your own kin, why can’t I?” “If you can fight for the realm, why can’t I?” “You all think yourselves capable. What makes me any less so?!” Zhou Che rises with his sword drawn. “Your sixth bro 31.3kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
27. 377 我 [Dream-Stealing Space] My Dreams Can Charm Girls 【偷梦空间】我的梦境能撩妹 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban678k WordsCompleted A feel-good urban story about the entertainment industry, with multiple heroines, celebrities, campus belles, and a touch of the surreal. The male lead obtains a Dream System that lets him enter other people’s dreams and plant whatever scenes and stories he wants. 7.6kReads7.4Score510Shelves
28. 378 我 With My Blood, I’ll Save These Mountains and Rivers 我以我血挽山河 Black-Hearted Little Beaver黑心小海狸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy + Slow Burn + Multiple Storylines + No Golden Finger + Passionate Conquest of the Song] At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, Bianjing was under siege, and the realm was falling into enemy hands. After his soul traveled nine hundred years through time, Gu Yuan found himself on the snowy plains outside Bianjing, where he and a band of fleeing soldiers happened to rescue the reborn Princess Zhao Yingluo. Through careful planning at every turn, he rose to become the era’s gr 32.8kReads9.2Score3.2kShelves

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    All of them! [Bump post][Bump post]

29. 379 小 What Can I Do to Save You, Little Dragon Girl? 小龙女我拿什么救你 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Sci-Fi & Apocalypse162k WordsCompleted Ao Xi, an 1,800-year-old dragon girl, runs away from home to explore the world, but ends up trapped in an underground chamber for 2,000 years. By accident, she activates a teleportation array that transports Li An, the male lead from Earth, to the Silvermoon Continent in another world. The two are trapped in the underground chamber, and a few years later, the dragon clan comes knocking! 226Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 380 真 The Live-Action Anime World 真人日漫界 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Sports252k WordsCompleted In the future, global attitudes toward marriage and relationships have become warped, and nobody gets married or has children. As a result, the population has plummeted, leaving only 120 million people worldwide. Eastland has 38 million survivors, its cities lie in decline, and human civilization stands on the brink of extinction. 535Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 381 天 A Worthy Minister Sent by Heaven 天赐良臣 Shopkeeper Hu, Who Loves Stir-Fried Loofah爱吃炝炒丝瓜的胡掌柜Historical354k WordsCompleted Li Chenhao, a PhD in history, accidentally transmigrates to Beijing in the forty-seventh year of the Kangxi reign while visiting the Palace Museum. Drawing on his knowledge of Qing history, he quickly adapts to his new surroundings and decides to seek out Yinzhen, who is still the Fourth Prince. Watch as Li Chenhao helps Fourth Prince Yinzhen earn Kangxi's favor. How will he deal with rivals trying to win him over or threaten him? How will he ease the burden on farmers, increase tax revenue, and 3Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 382 混 The Fake Eunuch in the Imperial Palace 混在皇宫假太监 Fruit Wine Beneath the Moon月下果子酒Historical2.1M WordsOngoing At first, Li Yi, who had become a fake eunuch, only wanted to keep his head down and survive. But somehow, the emperor just couldn't stay on that throne! With wolves in front, tigers behind, and corrupt officials everywhere, the country was on the verge of collapse. Li Yi took up the butcher's knife... 3.5kReads8.8Score552Shelves
33. 383 背 Betrayal: This Is the Last Time I'll Love You 背叛：是我最后一次爱你 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Modern Romance8k WordsCompleted Betrayal: This Is the Last Time I'll Love You 295Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 384 邪 The Rise of an Evil Family 邪恶家族发家史 Flying Soy Sauce会飞的酱油Historical950k WordsCompleted No System, no female characters, focused on political intrigue and finance. In the Age of Sail, in the port town of Wharton in the Clotias Empire, a young servant named Jared dreams of the boundless ocean. He often goes down to the docks to listen to old sailor Brody tell tales of seafaring adventures. One day, his younger brother, Shishim, rushes to tell him that Brody’s merchant ship has returned to port. Jared immediately hurries to the exchange. There, Jared watches Brody pitch mysterious Ne 148Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    I personally recommend this book. The plot is ingeniously designed, the story is fast-paced and gripping, and it's a great read.

35. 385 四 Four Winds Valley 四风谷 Hua Chongnian花衝年Historical309k WordsCompleted Zheng Wuyang, a poor farmer with an upright nature, provoked the powerful in a moment of anger and brought ruin upon his entire family. He died with bitter resentment amid the flames. His wronged spirit lingered, but somehow a Taoist priest from Four Winds Valley brought him back to life and gave him a treasured sword, allowing him to slay every villain that very night and exact his revenge. Yet even after avenging his family, Zheng Wuyang felt no relief, only endless confusion. To help him find 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A good book has well-developed characters and profound themes.

36. 386 大 The Great Zhao Dynasty’s Number One Traitor 大昭第一逆臣 Mo Siran陌思然Historical1.9M WordsOngoing A low-level employee at a modern company transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar from a remote frontier town. He had planned to scrape by on the imperial examinations and land a secure government post, but discovers that the dynasty is rotten to the core: factional infighting at court, unpaid frontier troops, powerful warlords, malicious rumors that mislead the people, and great clans that prey on the weak. So he starts with an essay on statecraft, then enters government, amasses wealth, t 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Readers who dislike wish-fulfillment novel tropes shouldn't miss this. The protagonist initially only sought a stable livelihood, but in a chaotic world, there's no room for self-preservation. Starting from a small border town, he rises to the center of power, engaging in power struggles with cunning officials, solving various practical problems related to military spending and people's livelihoods, gradually embarking on a controversial path. The plot is logically sound, and there are no artificially incompetent villains.

37. 387 风 The Feng Family’s Treasured Mother and Daughter 风家的宝贝母女 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Two Male Leads232k WordsCompleted A novel about love, marriage, and redemption. If I don’t wear the golden headband, how can I save you? If I put on the golden headband, how can I still love you? A love story about the mother and daughter of the Feng family! 1.2kReads6.5Score—Shelves
38. 388 情 The Lover’s Desperate Exchange 情人绝望的交换 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban314k WordsCompleted In his previous life, Lin Xi watched his wife leave for a faraway place with their daughter, then saw his mistress jump off a bridge with her child in her arms. In utter despair, he jumped too. When he awoke, he had returned to the time just before starting university. Could he save both daughters this time? 551Reads8.1Score—Shelves
39. 389 江 Smoke of War Across a Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains 江山万里狼烟 The Sea Eagle Flies海鹰飞Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The Blood-Drinker Blade leaves its sheath, and flames of war engulf the land! At the end of the prosperous Tang dynasty, regional warlords carved up the realm, and the Central Plains were locked in a fierce struggle for supremacy. Watch me enlist in the army and rise from an unknown foot soldier to commander of Later Tang, armed with a spear in hand and a blade at my waist. From the surprise attack at Yindi Pass to the ambush at Yangchang Slope and the blood-soaked walls of Zezhou, I used the st 3.2kReads8.5Score309Shelves

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    One is about a lone hero forging ahead in a chaotic world; the other is about two brothers working together. Both books can be read separately or as a series. Most of the battles described are based on historical events. There's no time travel, no system, and no harem. Readers who enjoy these elements can delve into the stories.

40. 390 流 Even Bandits Can Set the World Ablaze 流贼也可以燎原 Traveler165旅行者165Historical2.7M WordsOngoing The suffering of the people at the end of the Ming dynasty was caused by more than just the rise of the Later Jin. It stemmed from many factors: the brutality of corrupt officials in the dynasty’s final years, the court’s exploitation of disaster victims, and more. You could even say the Later Jin had the least impact. To save the people, both sides must be brought down. It’s not as if everything will be over once the Later Jin is finished. Readers, the punctuation in the first dozen or twenty 2.4kReads6.7Score100Shelves

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    Some friends have

41. 391 极 The Leisurely Prince 极品闲王 Sleeping to the Rain in the Bamboo Sea竹海听雨眠Historical508k WordsOngoing I, Lin Wanfeng, was an overworked civil engineer in the 21st century before I transmigrated into the sixth prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, a kingdom modeled on the Ming. I just wanted to be an idle prince. Who knew the barbarians would invade! I promptly headed to my bitterly cold fief in the northeast, where the barbarians were even more arrogant than I'd imagined! No matter. As a fanatical builder, I have just one creed: “When we're poor, use tactical flanking maneuvers. When we're rich, blo 1Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend this book! It's intellectually stimulating, filled with invasions, factional struggles, succession battles, and rebellions. The protagonist travels to the Great Qian Dynasty, establishes a fiefdom in Northeast China, develops infrastructure, builds blast furnaces, produces perfumes, manufactures glass, and researches gunpowder and steam engines. Hot weapons crush cold weapons.

42. 392 铁 Iron-Blooded Resolve: Twin Dragons Shine Across the Land 铁血文心：双龙耀山河 The Sea Eagle Flies海鹰飞Historical1.2M WordsOngoing As the realm crumbles, two outstanding men rise from the Lu clan. The elder brother is a poet renowned throughout the land. After a difficult journey through the imperial exams and a turbulent career in office, he rises from humble scholar to founding emperor, using the heart of a writer to bring peace to the realm. The younger brother is a martial prodigy. Setting out from Siming Mountain, he gathers heroes of the northern jianghu, makes his name on the battlefields of the Western Xia, assassin 37Reads7.5Score—Shelves
43. 393 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 68Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    I think this book should meet your requirements. Why don't you take a look at it first?

44. 394 开 From the Start, I Rely on Reading Qi to Unite the Realm 开局落草，我靠望气统一天下 Light Breeze轻淡的风Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [Historical what-if]+ [Compete for supremacy]+ [Decisive and ruthless]+ [Well-paced wish fulfillment] Zhou Sheng transmigrates into the Great Zhou dynasty, only to be rejected by Heaven itself and doomed to a life of endless calamity! Other transmigrators become lords and ministers. He becomes a bandit and a fugitive. Others enjoy Heaven’s favor and the blessings of fortune. His life is worth less than grass, and each day could be his last. After enduring the chaos for over a decade, just as 87.1kReads7.9Score9.6kShelves

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    Starting as a bandit in a chaotic world, and intertwined with fate and destiny, the protagonist rises step by step from a nobody to a powerful warlord who can influence the course of the era, climbing towards the highest position.

45. 395 长 Two Thousand Years of Life: I Light Soul Lamps for the Living 长生两千年：我为人间点魂灯 Teapot Loves Gaming茶壶爱游戏Historical268k WordsCompleted [Xuanhuan] + [history] + [slow-burn] + [legends] I am Meng Yuan, the last Langwei of the Qin Dynasty. Buried alive in the First Emperor's mausoleum as a remnant of the old regime, I swallowed the nine elixirs of immortality refined by Xu Fu as I lay on the brink of death. When I opened my eyes again, my comrades had become piles of bones, while my eternal life had only just begun. Through two thousand years of upheaval, I carried a soul lantern and walked in the shadows of history. The vengefu 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is excellent! Set against a historical backdrop, it incorporates fantasy and legends. While the ideas are imaginative, they aren't frivolous or nonsensical. The logic is sound, and the plot flows smoothly. Highly recommended!

46. 396 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 1.7kReads9.5Score192Shelves

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    The writing is good; you'll know whether it's fabricated or not once you've read it!

47. 397 乱 Return in a Chaotic Age 乱世归 Leatherbound Book牛皮书Eastern Fantasy538k WordsOngoing You fear your achievements will alarm the sovereign, so you conceal your schemes behind a faint smile. The people fear the living will suffer, so they make their loyalty clear in word and deed. But the emperor rules without virtue, fostering evil in secret and chilling the hearts of his loyal subjects. They retreat to a corner of the realm, watching the dragon across the river as they await the chance to slay it. Sixteen years pass. To set right and wrong and restore justice, a young man heads n 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system, but with high intelligence and not brainless; he'll use himself as bait to slay the dragon!

48. 398 别 Don't Mess with Me, My Wife Is Princess Gaoyang of the Great Tang 别惹我，我老婆大唐高阳公主 Abode Embracing Stars and Bright Moon抱星明月居Historical1.5M WordsCompleted New novel: "A Longevity Seeker in the Tang Dynasty, But from the Start, I’m at Xuanwu Gate?" Chen Yan, a medical genius, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and becomes the son of a founding hero. His new family has an illustrious history: Two of his uncles died in battle for Li Shimin, and his father gave his life protecting Empress Zhangsun during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. In recognition of the family’s generations of loyalty, Li Shimin grants Chen Yan the title 76.3kReads8.3Score5.3kShelves

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    "Waist Lock! Gao Yang Cried Her Mouth and Begged for Mercy" has blown Tang Dynasty historical fiction to a whole new level of exhilarating excitement! The protagonist, a transmigrated soul, confronts the arrogant Gao Yang head-on, using a "waist lock" to make her cry her mouth and beg for mercy, turning the tables on the court—Li Shimin secretly praises him, while Changsun Wuji turns green with envy! From the princess's wild antics to the power struggle in the Taiji Hall, the novel shatters stereotypical portrayals of historical figures. Gao Yang's arrogant counterattack and the protagonist's political machinations bring a fresh and ruthless twist to the Zhenguan era, seamlessly blending historical weight with the exhilarating anti-clichés. You'll want to read one chapter and binge-read it overnight—this is truly god-level historical fiction.

49. 399 革 Reforming the Qing: The Jiaqing Restoration 革清：嘉庆维新 Its Name Is Reform其名维新Historical534k WordsOngoing Anyone who knows Qing history says the dynasty truly died under Qianlong. Its deep-rooted problems were impossible to reverse, the distribution of resources was grossly unfair and rife with social tensions, and it shut its eyes and ears to the outside world, crippling itself. A scholar from the late Qing transmigrates to the first month of the fourth year of Jiaqing. See how he rewrites history. 2.8kReads—Score246Shelves

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    A time-traveling novel set in the Qing Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Jiaqing, focusing on reforms and national strengthening. It's based on historical research and has sources, but lacks a systematic approach and isn't mindless wish-fulfillment.

50. 400 首 My Chief Councilor Father Is on His Last Legs, and the Whole Court Says I Bought the Top Scholar Title 首辅爹快挂了，满朝都说我买状元 Lone Angler独钓客Historical122k WordsOngoing Zhang Maoxiu woke up to find himself seated at a Qionglin Banquet in the imperial palace of the Great Ming, a large red flower pinned to his chest. He had become the top scorer in the imperial examinations. Before he could even celebrate, the second- and third-place graduates led the jeering. Officials of the upright faction pointed at him and called him an incompetent fool who had bought his title through shady dealings by his father, the Grand Secretary. Zhang Maoxiu was speechless. He and his 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is absolutely great, very enjoyable, just read it and you're done. I've already read 30% of the 100,000 words.

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