Brilliant Historical Fiction, Rated 9 or Higher, Meticulously Researched, with a Down-to-Earth Protagonist 很绝的历史向文，≥9分，考据，主角不要高高在上

1. 101 唐 A Soldier's Journey at the End of the Tang Dynasty 唐末从军行 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The Tang dynasty was at the height of its glory, yet its political failings could only be reversed by a hero of the ages. As the saying goes, rise and fall are governed by fate, and after reaching its peak, prosperity must decline. After three hundred years of glory and turmoil, the magnificent Tang dynasty finally crumbled. That year, Chen Congjin arrived in this world. He would bring this chaotic era to an end. 130.1kReads9.0Score13.9kShelves

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   One was from the late Tang Dynasty, the other from the Southern Dynasties.

2. 102 历 Dynasties Watch Poets Roam the World of Wine and Verse 历朝围观诗人们的诗酒江湖 Ming Zhifei明知非Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted Mai Xu, a culture creator on a certain website, received a strange message one day asking her to upload her videos to the Myriad Realms website. After clicking “Agree,” she discovered that she’d become a hit and gained a group of rather peculiar fans. Mai Xu: Welcome to The Brilliant World of Poets... Qu Yuan: I’m done throwing myself into rivers. I’m going back to write poetry. Du Fu: Li Bai, Li Bai is the greatest! Zhang Ji: If I eat Du Fu’s poetry, I’ll be able to write great poems too! Ge Qi 3.7kReads9.0Score374Shelves
3. 103 筑 Forging the Golden Realm 筑金瓯 Old Dragonfly老蜻蜓Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [War, lighthearted, meticulously researched, history, no System] This is the Tang dynasty, a dynasty forged on the edge of a blade. The Tang emperor Xuanzong's dream ends in the Tianbao era, and the banner of the great Tang falls. There can be an Earlier Han and a Later Han. There can also be an Earlier Tang and a Later Tang. If the great Tang is gone, then we will build another great Tang. If the golden age is gone, then we will create another one. Let every child have a home, every elder have 3.4kReads8.2Score272Shelves
4. 104 直 Live-Streaming My Song for the First Emperor 直播从写给始皇的歌开始 Ink Falls Like Snow墨落成雪Modern Romance191k WordsOngoing The female lead is just a tool. The story focuses exclusively on Qin and will not review or analyze other dynasties! Any mentions of other dynasties are just examples or digressions. If you're especially fond of the Tang, Song, or Ming dynasties, think carefully before reading, because they aren't the focus or main perspective. Li Shimin, Zhu Yuanzhang, and the Song Dynasty will get a pretty rough deal. The viewing timelines in the story take place in parallel worlds and do not affect one anothe 2.7kReads9.1Score234Shelves
5. 105 四 Four Journeys Through the Qin Dynasty: Who Gave Birth to Fusu? Why Are You Pinning It on Me? 四穿大秦：扶苏谁生哒？咋赖给我 Big Wine Cup酒杯大Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted (Complete and ready to read) Rong Zhi transmigrated. She transmigrated back two thousand years, to the Qin Dynasty. But this Qin Dynasty seemed a little... off the rails. Looking at the white paper in Xianyang Palace, Rong Zhi was puzzled. “Paper hasn’t been invented in the Qin Dynasty yet, has it?” Zhao Gao smiled and pointed at Rong Zhi. “You invented it.” Rong Zhi: “Who, me?” Looking at the triple-cropping rice the Qin army brought back from the south, Rong Zhi was dumbfounded. “How did you 9.7kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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   You absolutely have to watch this. Anyone else who's watched it late at night and cried themselves to sleep? [Crying][crying][crying][crying]

6. 106 快 Quick Transmigration: A Scoundrel’s Redemption Handbook 快穿之人渣洗白手册 Renewing Myself Every Day日日自新Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Song Peinian is the newest graduate of the University of Time and Space. After graduation, they take on the job of protecting people who have been wronged in countless minor worlds, traveling from one world to another with System 8211. 8211: Ding~ The Host followed the assigned character today, too~ First World: The Marquis’s House’s Phoenix Man Second World: The Good Son of the 1970s Third World: I Rely on My Girlfriend to Work My Way Through School Fourth World: The Abusive Stepfather Fifth 65kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves

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   🍂🍂🍂This quick transmigration novel has over 700 chapters and features the First Emperor of the Heavenly Curtain. It's very well written. The protagonist is a quick transmigrator who is incredibly knowledgeable, courageous, and resourceful. It's set in an ancient dynasty within the Heavenly Curtain.

7. 107 袍 Under One Banner, We Stand Shoulder to Shoulder and Build the Tang Dynasty 袍泽之下，并肩开唐 Adorable Little One of the Vast Sea瀚海小可爱Ancient Romance909k WordsOngoing [Lighthearted daily life + no System + battlefield strategy and politics + expanding the realm + woman disguised as a man] [No romance] [Volumes 1–3: Founding the Tang dynasty, war, history, and Li Er are the main focus. The female lead grows as a character and is more of a participant. Not a wish-fulfillment story!] -Recommended for readers who enjoy Sui and Tang history. There are some tearjerkers. [Volume 3 onward: The Zhenguan era, with a focus on development and court politics. The female l 1.7kReads8.9Score162Shelves

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   You should definitely read these three books! Once you've read one, you won't want to say a word! The first one has a slightly lower rating, mainly because fewer people have read it. It's set in the Sui and Tang Dynasties and is quite realistic. The protagonist's personality is very likable, and the character development is excellent. While the battles fought alongside Erfeng were a bit brutal, the famous battles were truly thrilling! Super realistic! It feels like watching from the sidelines as a spirit. (Warning: So far, it doesn't change the course of history. During battles, the protagonist acts like a camera, but the overall interaction is great.) In short, this book is good. If you're into historical fanfiction, you'll probably like this one. The second one's writing is superb, and the female lead is incredibly charming! She's the kind of character everyone calls a "white moonlight"! And each story leaves a different feeling after reading it, so you won't get tired of it. The third one is even better—Zhang Yuanqing's absolute white moonlight. The author's writing is quite good, the story is decent, and it's not very long. If you don't like long novels, you can check it out.

8. 108 太 After Emperor Taizong, Rebuilding the Tang Dynasty 太宗之后，再造大唐 Li Zhen理振Historical1.2M WordsOngoing "The streets are carpeted with the bones of nobles; the imperial treasury has burned to ashes of brocade! Chang'an has fallen six times, and the Son of Heaven has fled nine! The Huang Chao Rebellion erupts; the Tibetans, Dangxiang, and Khitan run rampant. The late Tang and Five Dynasties plunge the realm into chaos, with warlords ruling unchecked and foreign tribes running amok as the common people wail in misery! In an age of chaos, the world is a furnace and all things are copper. Massacring c 84.8kReads9.2Score6.3kShelves

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   How about this one? As long as the author keeps updating, it's definitely a good book; I think it'd be good enough to be ranked next door.

9. 109 聚 Gathering the Talents of the Three Kingdoms to Battle Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing! 聚三国之才，战秦汉唐宋元明清！ King Kaikai凯凯大王Historical3.2M WordsOngoing What would happen if all the great figures of history lived in the same era? Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng has just unified the six states. Seeing powerful Han, prosperous Tang, Mongol Yuan, cultured Song, and great Ming realms spring up around him, he falls into deep thought. Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, points his sword straight at the peerless Genghis Khan: “If the enemy can come, so can I!” Zhu Yuanzhang silently sets down his bowl. Watching Cao Cao slaughter his way across the land, his eyes blaz 11.5kReads8.0Score546Shelves

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   The author is fantastic! The plot is full of twists and turns, incredibly exciting, with many memorable scenes. It's both powerful and plentiful; you rarely see such a conscientious author. Five stars!

10. 110 穿 Transmigrated as Cao Cao's Daughter: From Farming to Empress 穿成曹操女儿，从种地到女帝 The Classic of Mountain Journeys山游经Female-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted Cao Sui, a graduate student in agricultural science, has just finished slogging through her thesis when she jolts awake and opens her eyes to a woman gazing at her with tender affection. After spending over half a year recovering in bed, she finally gets up and learns that her father has gone off to fight the Yellow Turbans. The Yellow Turbans? What a historically specific term. Cao Sui is devastated. Why on earth did she have to end up in the Three Kingdoms? With disasters and war stacked aga 12kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves

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    The female lead is almost entirely female, and the male lead seems to exist solely to make her the heir. It felt like I encountered a different Cao Cao. Highly recommended!

11. 111 锦 A Carefree Official in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 锦衣卫里的闲散官 Fat Coca-Cola肥胖的可乐Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Flying-fish robes, embroidered spring knives. When the brocade-clad guards draw their blades, the court runs red with blood. Traitors who collude with the enemy: execute them! Officials who take bribes: execute them! Those who disrupt the court: execute them! Those who form cliques for personal gain: execute them! In an age of prosperity and splendor, where life drifts like willow fluff, the embroidered spring knife holds the realm in check. He Lu put away his Embroidered Spring Knife, still sta 32.7kReads9.1Score2.9kShelves

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    These are some of the best historical novels I've read so far. The first one is almost like official history; the protagonist is a fictional Ming Dynasty imperial guard, not a time traveler. The ending isn't particularly satisfying, but the author's writing is excellent, conveying the weight of history. If you persevere, you'll be amazed. The second one, while a system-based time travel novel, has a very weak system presence. The protagonist genuinely cares for the Ming Dynasty and doesn't have that condescending attitude. It clearly and concisely depicts the situation at the end of the Ming Dynasty, filling in the gaps in the historical narrative. These two are must-reads for Ming Dynasty history enthusiasts! The last two are both well-known and highly rated historical novels; needless to say, they're also must-reads!

12. 112 江 The Last Embers of Jiangdong 江东余火 Haisheng sunyu海生sunyuHistorical144k WordsCompleted Amid the embers of history, witness the choices of millions alongside the heroes of Jiangdong. Set during the Three Kingdoms period, this epic novel follows the intertwined fates and ideals of Sun Ce, Zhou Yu, and others amid the chaos of war. The story begins with Sun Ce’s resurrection from the dead. Hidden from the world as one of the “millions,” he secretly helps Sun Quan consolidate his hold over Jiangdong. Guided by Sun Ce, Zhou Yu continues striving to realize their shared ideals. Though t 426Reads9.4Score123Shelves

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    One is about Sun Ce's soul returning, and the other is about surviving the fifth year of Jian'an. I'm really considering it.

13. 113 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrated into the Founder's Portrait 大明：我穿越成了太祖画像 Lazy Fish Never Turns Over咸鱼丶不翻身Historical1.4M WordsCompleted (History + Ming Dynasty + System + transmigration) After showing off on a whim, Li Chen transmigrated to the end of the Ming Dynasty. He became a portrait of the Great Ancestor, Zhu Yuanzhang, and was bound to the fate of the Great Ming! It was the first year of the Chongzhen reign, and Zhu Youjian had only recently ascended the throne. To stay alive, and to make up for the regrets of the Ming Dynasty’s final years, Li Chen decided to do everything he could to extend the Great Ming for another t 8kReads9.2Score590Shelves
14. 114 建 Nothing Happened in the Fifth Year of Jian'an 建安五年无事发生 Morning Light Thin Porridge晨光稀粥Two Male Leads368k WordsCompleted Starting from “Sun Ce survives a near-fatal disaster in the fifth year of Jian'an,” this story rewrites the fate of Jiangdong. The emotional arc follows a two-way devotion, from childhood friends to entrusting one another as ruler and subject. No romance pairings; the main plot follows their battles of wits against Cao Wei. 142Reads8.9Score—Shelves
15. 115 三 Three Kingdoms: I Make My Living as a Writer in Eastern Wu 三国：我在东吴著书为生 Dai Lu Is No Lychee Consort黛绿不是妃子笑Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration]+ [Political intrigue] Transmigrated into the Three Kingdoms era, Yuan Qiqi married Sun Quan just as he was taking control of Jiangdong. People said Sun Quan was cold and suspicious, the Sun clan was full of schemers, and the powerful local families of Jiangdong were watching like tigers. Only she knew the road ahead for Jiangdong was fraught with danger: the flames of Chibi, the harrowing crisis at Xiaoyao Ford, the disputes over Jingzhou, and the earth-shaking decisive battle a 2kReads8.2Score224Shelves

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    The quick transmigration game involves traveling through dynasties; the later ones are set in the Three Kingdoms period.

16. 116 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 236.3kReads9.4Score27.6kShelves
17. 117 大 Great Qin: I'll Come Clean, I'm Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng 大秦：我摊牌了，我是始皇嬴政 Great Qin's Author大秦写书人Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Grand Tutor of the Qin Dynasty + Lecture-Focused + History Buffs + Hundred Schools of Thought] In the tenth year of King Zheng’s reign, the immortal Xu Shang met a young noble from the Guanzhong region in an abandoned place, and won his protection… From then on, Xu Shang began teaching him the Way and answering his questions. “Master, what’s the core framework behind Confucianism on the outside and Legalism within?” “Master, the details of the Qin dynasty’s system of rule and its legal principl 2.1kReads9.0Score164Shelves

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    This book is very good; it's about the Qin Dynasty.

18. 118 梦 I Teach Classes in My Dreams, but Why Are My Students All Legendary Emperors? 梦中上课，学生怎么都是千古一帝 Frostlight of the Strange Moon异月霜华Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted (Want to see an eternal emperor learn math and language, suffer through all kinds of foreign languages, and work hard to unite the world?) [No romance, no sky screen. Eternal emperors become little kids and go to class together.] After graduating, Ling Xianxian applies for a job at Red Star Elementary School and becomes a teacher. Strangely, every day's lessons take place in her dreams. Her students are strange, too. One claims to be the First Emperor, another says he's Liu Che, the Son of Heave 2.6kReads9.0Score334Shelves

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    Emperors throughout history are turned into cubs, forced to learn Chinese, math, and foreign languages, tortured by foreign languages ​​to the point of not dating, and hilariously pursuing their careers.

19. 119 天 Sky Screen: Showing Old Zhu the Succession in the Thirty-Fifth Year of Hongwu 天幕：给老朱看洪武三十五年传位 Weiwei Er Chuan唯唯而川Historical1.7M WordsOngoing (Over a million words, plenty to enjoy) Sky screen format + steady updates [Lighthearted Historical Rundown + Emperor Chat Group + Iconic Scenes from Film and TV + Historical Mini-Dramas] [Completed arcs: The 1644 Perspective, 1840, Restore the Ming and Expel the Qing, The Qin Empire, Emperor Wu of Han, The Twin Walls of the Empire, The Great Worthy Teacher, The Prophecy of the Golden Knife, Three Kingdoms, Zhenguan, Huang Chao, The Peaceful Years, Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Restore the So 64.7kReads7.6Score3.6kShelves

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    This is a historical film review; the author writes with great detail. It's definitely a good book and well worth reading!

20. 120 我 I’m Determined to Die, So How Did I Become Famous and Successful? 我一心求死，怎么功成名就了？ The Heavenly Court's Little Nobody天庭小卡拉米Historical1.9M WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + Menace + Humor + No System + Not Invincible] [This book has a martial arts power system, but the protagonist has no combat skills. If you only like effortless power fantasies, please look elsewhere.] After nine lifetimes of reincarnation, Mu Qingbai has just one more to go before he can return to his homeland with everything accumulated over all ten lives. Falsely accused and thrown in prison from the start, he is about to be executed after autumn. He’s read 19.2kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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    This is a super good historical novel. You won't be disappointed. It has an empress, court intrigue, and everything you want to read. If you don't like it, come back and scold me.

21. 121 麻 Ma Bao: The Fight for the Crown Prince’s Seat Begins in the Eighteenth Year of Kangxi 麻宝：从康熙十八年开始夺嫡 Evergreen Pines青松不落Ancient Romance191k WordsCompleted Just how many treasures did they find in the Palace of Prolonged Blessings to make Fourth Brother lose it like that? It was only a few times more than the Hall of Heavenly Purity, even though it was just what they had left over from moving! 🥹 Why was there nothing to criticize about the second-deposed crown prince’s scholarship or horsemanship and archery? Kang, the pockmarked emperor who ascended the throne at eight, the crybaby who pretends he doesn’t care, do you have any idea? 😅 The pampered 992Reads8.5Score100Shelves

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    This is amazing! It's rare to find a book that focuses on Qing Dynasty history. The content is incredibly hardcore, but the author writes it in a very readable style.

22. 122 二 Li Shimin Transmigrates into Fusu: Is This Not an Easy Win? 二凤穿扶苏，这不是躺赢吗？ Dragon Spring Sings at Night龙泉夜鸣Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Li Shimin lay in eternal sleep at Cuiwei Palace. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to the thirty-sixth year of the First Emperor of Qin. Faced with the Great Qin’s deep-rooted decline, even Emperor Taizong Wen could only sigh, “This will be difficult!” Difficult or not, he still had to save it. Your position shapes your perspective. And now he was Fusu. The First Emperor held absolute power. He was no Li Yuan, and would never give him the chance to stage a Xuanwu Gate coup! Fortunat 32.3kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves

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    I really like it. Suitable for fans of Qin Shi Huang and Erfeng (haha, I'm a Qin Shi Huang fan!). It's relatively historically accurate. Li Shimin transmigrates into the body of Fusu, who has just been demoted to Jiuyuan, and there's also a modern transmigrator. As an Erfeng fan, I really like it. So far, there are no substitutes (metaphorically speaking, the transmigrator doesn't have any special abilities, as he's an agricultural student and only has agricultural expertise), but Erfeng herself is the biggest advantage (haha, Erfeng immediately recognized the transmigrator, but the transmigrator didn't know that Fusu was actually Erfeng). The mutual testing and tug-of-war between Qin Shi Huang and Li Shimin is also quite interesting.

23. 123 综 A Harem of My Own: How to Become the Emperor's One True Love 综后宫之如何成为帝王的白月光 Born Knowing When to Stop生白知止Ancient Romance816k WordsCompleted Each volume is a standalone story. What’s it like to become the beloved consort and one true love of emperors throughout history? A sweet, sweet, utterly pampered life as a favored consort! Volume One: The far-sighted Kangxi Emperor × the gentle, timid little white rabbit Wang Lingxiu: the gentle type of one true love Volume Two: Qin Shi Huang × the pampered, high-maintenance flower kept in a gilded cage 15kReads9.2Score1kShelves

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    She became the empress of Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, and Emperor Taizong of Tang.

24. 124 谍 The Little Spy's Rise to Power 谍战小特务的逆袭 Winter Isn't Hot冬天不热Urban2.8M WordsCompleted He is the lowest-ranking undercover agent in the Military Statistics Bureau, yet he can spot Japanese spies in a vast crowd. He is also an expert operative, infiltrating enemy-occupied territory to assassinate traitors who sell out their country and vanish without a trace. Because: “Scanning Eye” in operation... 186kReads9.5Score20.6kShelves

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    Both are excellent books, scoring over 9 points. The writing is superb, and the stories are captivating.

25. 125 大 Great Qin: Fusu Is Demoted from the Start, So I Talk Him into Rebellion 大秦：开局扶苏被贬，忽悠他造反 Yu Lan Jin瑜兰瑾Historical3.3M WordsOngoing “Fusu, you already have an army of 300,000 at your command. Why haven’t you rebelled yet?” “Once Qin Shi Huang dies, Zhao Gao will forge the imperial decree and Hu Hai will take the throne. Don’t wait!” “March into Xianyang and force Qin Shi Huang to abdicate in your favor!” “Fusu, it’s cold. Put on a dragon robe to keep warm!” “What? The First Emperor is dead? Hu Hai has taken the throne? And he’s issued a decree ordering you to kill yourself? This is your chance! Come on, I’ll write you a proc 130.3kReads9.0Score9.5kShelves
26. 126 寒 The Imperial Exam Routine of a Poor Butcher's Son 寒门屠户之子的科举日常 Diki DaddyDiki粑粑Historical3.3M WordsOngoing The Wang butcher family is full of burly men, all tall, broad, and muscular, like a whole den of reincarnated black bears! But their youngest son, Wang Sanniu, is the odd one out: frail, delicate, and liable to fall over in a breeze. Standing beside his family, he looks like a little fox that wandered into a bear’s den. Butchering pigs? The moment pig’s blood splashes over him, he faints! Farming? The hoe is taller than he is! With the family fearing he’ll become a good-for-nothing, his mother m 188.1kReads9.0Score24.1kShelves

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    This is passable.

27. 127 公 A Princess in Her Element: The Han Dynasty's First Sister 公主本色：大汉第一姐姐 I'd Gladly Share a Dream with You甘与子同梦Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Warning: Not a female emperor, not a strong female lead, and not a wish-fulfillment story. The woman is older than the man. If that doesn’t work for you, don’t read!] Transmigrated into the body of Princess Pingyang, Liu Yi is the emperor’s eldest daughter, the future emperor’s elder sister, and a keen judge of talent. Liu Yi knows that behind the glory of the Han dynasty under Emperor Wu lie the sacrifices of countless people: Wei Qing’s constant caution, Huo Qubing’s untimely death, the vast 1.6kReads6.8Score132Shelves
28. 128 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 122.6kReads9.4Score12.7kShelves

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    There are no cheat codes or plot devices that change societal productivity; the protagonist progresses slowly, and every minor character is portrayed with great detail. It's definitely worth watching.

29. 129 秦 Qin Shi Huang: I Have an All-Star Lineup from Huaxia 秦始皇：朕有华夏全明星阵容 Snow Ridge Spruce雪岭云杉Historical604k WordsOngoing Infrastructure Building + Conquest + Ensemble Cast + Feel-Good Power Fantasy, with a strong emphasis on no CP and no romance Lu Haokong, history's greatest headhunter, is dropped into Xianyang Palace. His only golden finger is the ability to pluck people from the river of time. Whoever the Ancestral Dragon wants, he plucks. One after another, legendary figures who brought glory to Chinese history gather in the Great Qin. They work together, each putting their talents to use. When they get togeth 445kReads9.7Score64.1kShelves

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    A ensemble cast! The First Emperor, Zhuge Liang, Chen Ping, Xiao He, the Four Heavenly Physicians, and various renowned generals... All arrive in Qin, free from grievances and regrets.

30. 130 大 Great Tang's Number One Menace 大唐第一祸害 The Song Is Not Yet Finished一曲未完Historical2.3M WordsCompleted His Majesty Li Er was furious. “My machine-gun company has been lured away by that little menace again?!” A minister replied carefully, “Your Majesty, the Japanese envoy was a month behind on his liquor tab at Wangfujing, so the Crown Prince… the Crown Prince just…” Li Er looked disdainful. “Nonsense! Japan is a friendly neighbor of our Great Tang. They’re only a little behind on payment. Would he really go that far?” The minister answered cautiously, “Your Majesty… the debt is 108,000 strings o 46.5kReads8.4Score3.3kShelves

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    "The Number One Scourge of the Tang Dynasty" is now complete with over 2 million words. I think my own book is pretty good, so I'm giving it a try. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Laughing][Laughing][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

31. 131 穿 After I Transmigrated to the Upheaval of the Five Barbarians, Yue Fei Cut Through the Barbarians 穿越五胡乱华后，岳飞杀穿了胡人 Losing One's Composure乱了方寸Historical113k WordsOngoing Killing the Jin people is killing, and killing the Hu people is killing too! In 1142, after Marshal Yue Fei was unjustly executed, he unexpectedly transmigrated to the era of the Upheaval of the Five Barbarians and became Chen Qingyuan, a young officer in the active northern Qihuo Army. From then on, the devastated northern lands gained a guardian deity. First, he killed Shi Hu, then beheaded Shi Le. In the end, he even adopted Ran Min, the Heavenly King of Martial Valor, as his sworn son, leadi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If we're talking about the Five Barbarian Invasions, this is the only book that comes to mind. It's not about the Eastern Jin Dynasty that's all talk and no action, nor is it about the high-ranking officials. Instead, it's about Marshal Yue who travels back in time to the late Jin Dynasty and joins the Beggar Army. He's able to make his own decisions and doesn't associate with the Eastern Jin court. The author is also a veteran in the history genre with a solid foundation in the subject!

32. 132 穿 I Transmigrated to the Han Dynasty, and Huo Qubing Is My Brother 穿越汉朝，霍去病是我哥 Xi Xi息昔Ancient Romance946k WordsOngoing No romance, no ambiguous relationships, just farming and infrastructure building “The theory that Huo Qubing was killed by Emperor Wu of Han” is a rumor I quoted in the novel, not a view I personally agree with. In the later story, I’ll use Huo Guang’s observations to disprove it step by step, ultimately returning to the accepted historical account that “Huo Qubing died of illness.” I simply wanted to use a narrative approach of “introducing a rumor first, then clarifying it through the story.” 5.7kReads9.1Score531Shelves

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    This book is really good.

33. 133 大 Great Tang: I'm in Suiye City, and My Little Brother Is Li Taibai? 大唐：人在碎叶城，弟弟李太白？ Zhu Sanliang朱三两Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Anxi Protectorate]+ [No System]+ [Three legendary transmigration manuals]+ [Farming]+ [Starting out in Suiye Town] Li Mu transmigrated to Suiye City in the Anxi Protectorate during the Kaiyuan era, becoming the older brother of the immortal poet Li Bai. He had in his hands the three legendary manuals for transmigrators: The Barefoot Doctor's Manual, A Guide to Civilian and Military Personnel, and The Militia Military Training Manual. He had also thoroughly studied the Grand Ancestor's On Contra 6.7kReads8.7Score547Shelves

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    Starting from the Anxi Protectorate, he became Li Bai's elder brother, with rigorous research.

34. 134 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. 10.4kReads8.6Score834Shelves

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    Highly recommended! It closely follows historical events and is exceptionally well-written!

35. 135 大 The Ming Dynasty's Chief Strategist: Liu Bowen Reborn and Transmigrated to Set the World Right 大明首谋：刘伯温重生穿越定乾坤 Writing and Drinking且墨且醉Eastern Fantasy202k WordsOngoing [Reborn Power Fantasy] + [High-Martial Great Ming] + [Liu Bowen] + [System Comeback] + [Ender of Regrets] + [Tormented Romance and Political Intrigue] + [A Long Road to Winning Her Back] Zhu Biao dies in the Eastern Palace, Empress Ma passes away in her prime, and Liu Bowen drinks poison in bitter despair. Open the history books of the Ming, and every page is filled with regrets. What if he could live again? In the fourteenth year of Hongwu, Liu Bowen, poison coursing through his body, is reb —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I devoured "The Great Ming Dynasty's Chief Strategist" all night! This is the pinnacle of rebirth novels! Liu Bowen was poisoned and reborn with the "All Under Heaven" system—foreseeing three days in advance, seeing through people's hearts, and reversing a deadly situation! The counterattack in the Golden Palace was just the appetizer: intercepting the assassins of the Demonic Sect in advance, Crown Prince Zhu Biao escaped death; defying the heavens to storm the palace, Empress Ma was brought back to life! Nine realms of high martial arts, political intrigue, and cunning strategists going head-to-head with Zhu Yuanzhang. And there's even a cold and beautiful goddess who helps him dispel his power… This book fills in all the unresolved issues of the Ming Dynasty, with a memorable scene in every chapter—you simply can't stop reading! #Rebirth #HighMartialArtsoftheMingDynasty #LiuBowen #SystemCounterattack #FillingHistoricalRegrets #BookRecommendation

36. 136 1 1938: Days Spent Shoulder to Shoulder with Bethune 1938，与白求恩并肩的日子 Medical Student Who Codes搞代码的医学生Urban1.5M WordsOngoing [War of Resistance] [People's-history perspective] [Ensemble cast] [Medicine] [No romance] In 1938, in the Taihang Mountains, modern emergency physician Lin Feng is accidentally transmigrated into the flames of the War of Resistance, where he meets the legendary internationalist fighter Norman Bethune. In a base area cut off by Japanese blockades and short of medical supplies, Lin Feng watches wounded soldiers die one after another from infection. He resolutely proposes a daring plan: produce pe 42.7kReads9.2Score4.4kShelves
37. 137 历 History Livestream: From the Start, Taking Emperors on a Tour of the Modern World 历史直播：开局带皇帝们畅游现代 A Pot of Health Tea一壶养生茶Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted [No romance + lighthearted + transmigrate to the modern world from the start] The story opens with the First Emperor of Qin, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Emperor Taizu of Song, and the Ming dynasty's founding emperor traveling to the modern world. Later, all kinds of tourist groups will visit the modern world, while the tour guides themselves will also try to survive in ancient wilderness. Qin Shi Huang: The Great Wall should charge admission! The imperial mausoleum should charge 6kReads8.9Score468Shelves
38. 138 明 Late Ming: Stop Rushing Me! This Governor Just Wants to Slack Off 明末：别催了！我这巡抚只想摸鱼 Tipsy Steps Through the Mortal World微醉踏红尘Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Chen Du, a modern office drone, transmigrated into the late Ming Dynasty as the son of a Sichuan merchant. He spent all forty thousand taels of silver he had just to buy an easy government post in Zhejiang, where he could lie flat and stay alive. But Chongzhen issued an order transferring him straight to Shanxi, making him governor of the province: a northern frontier death trap that his predecessor had failed to escape despite submitting seventeen resignation letters. Beacon fires blazed acros 726Reads—Score123Shelves

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    I'd like to share a niche, realistic masterpiece about the late Ming Dynasty that perfectly meets the above requirements: *The Late Ming Dynasty: Stop Rushing! I, the Governor, Just Want to Slack Off*. Too many mindless, wish-fulfillment novels on the market portray the chaos of the late Ming Dynasty in a superficial way. This book is completely different, with solid historical research. The protagonist's cheat ability only summons a famous historical general once; afterwards, it completely returns to a realistic approach. There are no mindless power-ups, no harem elements, and no clichéd plot devices. It meticulously depicts the internal and external predicaments during the Chongzhen era, and every line is filled with the powerless struggles of ordinary people and officials in a chaotic world. It's suitable for readers who prefer serious late Ming Dynasty history and dislike fast-paced, superficial novels. The pacing isn't too slow, but it gets better and better as you read on.

39. 139 大 The End of Dayan: Winds Rise in Hanzhou 大衍末路：邯州风起 Ai Yuan艾原Historical800k 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 1.2kReads—Score117Shelves

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    These two books are good.

40. 140 永 The Yongle Emperor: Zhu Biao 永乐大帝：朱标 Fourth Prince四王爷，Historical4.2M WordsCompleted (Decisive and ruthless! No System! Court intrigue and power struggles! Conquering the northern frontier!) A top wilderness survival expert transmigrates into the parallel world of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, becoming his eldest son, Zhu Biao! From then on, the Yongle Emperor is no longer Zhu Di. At home, he executes Lady Lü to stabilize the inner court. Abroad, he trains iron cavalry and formations of musketeers, repeatedly sweeping through the Tatars, Jurchen, Oirats, and the Little Cher 36.2kReads9.0Score3.4kShelves

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    A high-scoring historical essay [drooling][drooling][drooling]

41. 141 穿 Transmigrating as Ma Xiuying: I'm a Ming Dynasty Partner 穿越马秀英之我是大明合伙人 Yang Laonian杨老蔫Ancient Romance617k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate to a Chaotic Era, From the Start, Save Your Husband by Burning Yourself and Bringing Him Buns] She transmigrates as Ma Xiuying just as Zhu Yuanzhang is starving after three days without food. She carries buns against her chest, climbs over the wall, and brings them to him, burning herself and warming his heart. From then on, she warms his stomach with a bowl of hot porridge, wins fierce generals over with medicine for their wounds, and steadies the army by adopting orphans. As the 44Reads6.0Score193Shelves
42. 142 全 Global Sinicization, Starting at the End of the Ming Dynasty 全球汉化，从明末开始 Cutting the Hanging斩悬Historical3.2M WordsOngoing After his soul travels back to the end of the Ming dynasty, in the first year of the Chongzhen reign, Wei Changjun discovers that he can contact the future. Before me lies the dying Ming dynasty, beset within by Zhang Xianzhong, Li Zicheng, and rebel kings vying for control of the Central Plains. Beyond its borders, the Jurchen cavalry watches hungrily, ready to invade at any moment. Behind me stands a future superpower: the National History Research Institute, the Ministry of Agriculture, the M 8.6kReads8.9Score540Shelves

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    This is truly heartbreaking, getting more and more painful as it goes on. Alone and helpless, Zhou Shiping murmured, "Go to the market and listen... When the people mention the village chief, who doesn't cry? If we act now, a million spittle could drown us!" As the wine jug emptied, Zhou Shiping suddenly murmured, "He'll grow old eventually... He'll die eventually..." "Yes..." Zhou Shi'an stared at the flickering candlelight. "Let's wait, wait until the people get used to good days... Wait until they forget the taste of hunger..." When the candle wax piled up into a small mountain, Zhou Shiping suddenly raised his cup. "A toast to the village chief." Zhou Shi'an paused, then smiled bitterly and clinked glasses. "A toast to the village chief."

43. 143 汉 The Sage of the Late Han Dynasty 汉末圣人 Ming Qi鸣奇Historical2.7M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the court is in turmoil, people have lost their old ways, but morality has yet to disappear. At this time, Cao Cao is still the impassioned young man who has endured a decade of hardship without letting his ardor fade. Yuan Shao is still living in seclusion, waiting for the world to change. Dong Zhuo is still leading the charge and defending the Han Empire. Liu Bei is still a boy studying under Lu Zhi, fond of dogs, horses, and music… An age of chao 409Reads8.6Score123Shelves
44. 144 人 I'm in the Spring and Autumn Period, and I Really Don't Want to Transmigrate! 人在春秋，我真的不想穿越啊！ Glory and Loyalty荣耀与忠诚Historical3.7M WordsCompleted Other people are overjoyed when they transmigrate. When it happens to Lou Ling, he can only look miserable. The moment he opens his eyes, Lou finds himself in the middle Spring and Autumn period, more than 2,500 years in the past, in an era when food, drink, and clothing are hard to come by, and anyone who isn’t a noble is treated like an insect. This is an age when gentlemen are as refined as jade and unskilled in deceit, and wars between states are governed by countless rules. Watch how Lou Li 8.9kReads8.6Score667Shelves
45. 145 绥 Suiyang 绥阳 Mo Yuheng墨煜衡Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + Multiple Viewpoints + Long-form] An alternate-history ensemble inspired by the histories of the Tang and Song dynasties. The title means “to pacify and settle” and “vitality and prosperity.” Twelve years ago, Wang Zhizhou, the Grand Pillar State, died in Chang'an. The Fourth Prince was crippled overnight and sent to the frontier. This sudden turn of events shocked the court and triggered a series of earth-shattering upheavals that left officials throughout t 267Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Based on fictional historical figures written during the Tang and Song dynasties.

46. 146 太 Snow over Taicang 太仓雪 Fish Who Loves Catsyu爱吃猫的鱼yuHistorical164k WordsOngoing (A note from the author is in Chapter One) He opens his eyes and finds himself as the Chongzhen Emperor? Great, except the timing couldn’t be worse. Kneeling before him, Wang Cheng’en wails, “Your Majesty! Li Zicheng has breached Tongguan!” Rubbing his throbbing temples, Zhu Youjian, with a new soul inside, can only ask, “Have they prepared the old crooked-neck tree?” Wang Cheng’en is dumbstruck. The story starts in hell mode: the treasury is empty, the court is full of parasites, Dorgon lurks —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A labor of love, depicting the power struggles and intrigues of various factions at the end of the Ming Dynasty, with historical details that withstand scrutiny. [A powerful and impactful work]

47. 147 回 Back in the Spring and Autumn Period, I Became a Tyrant 回到春秋当暴君 Glory and Loyalty荣耀与忠诚Historical1.6M WordsCompleted The history of the Spring and Autumn period is half a history of Jin. A soul from the modern era transmigrates to the state of Jin in the late Spring and Autumn period, becoming Zhi Xiao of the Zhi clan. In this era... Laozi organizes the Zhou court’s ancient records and travels around teaching his principles. Confucius takes on disciples in droves and travels among the states, drawing the attention of the world. King Fuchai of Wu and King Goujian of Yue are bound by love and hatred, while Xi Sh 1.8kReads8.9Score129Shelves
48. 148 椒 Jiaofang Palace 椒房殿 Bluebird of Love and Moonlight风月青鸟Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + legendary tales + female ensemble cast + imperial court and nobility + political scheming + tragic romance + episodic stories] Jiaofang Palace, a magnificent residence that represents power and status. The women of the imperial harem all vie for the chance to live there, A battlefield without gunfire, a silent struggle to the death. Over two hundred years, who has lived in Jiaofang Palace, and what kind of lives did they lead? Eighteen deeply moving stories, Taking you through 817Reads9.1Score104Shelves

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    These are all quite good; the first one has a very unique perspective.

49. 149 在 I Am Zhang Liang, Descendant of the Marquis of Liu 在下张梁，乃留侯之后 Songs of Yan and Zhao燕赵弦歌Historical1.1M WordsOngoing “Yellow Turbans at the End of the Han,” “Collecting Famous Generals,” “Reborn and Transmigrate,” “Weak System,” “From North to South” Zhang Liang transmigrates to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, recruits Zhao Yun, saves Guan Yu, and establishes himself at Xiaquyang, building a strong base in Jizhou. The Yellow Turban Army takes to the sea, subdues Goguryeo in the north, recruits the Fuyu, attacks the Xianbei, and wipes out the Wuhuan. It then heads south to Rinan Commandery, occupies Jiaozhou, col 447Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This essay is quite well written. Zhang Liang said, "Brother, I have heard that those who lie down for a long time will surely travel far, and those who lie low for a long time will surely fly high. Fish ride on water, birds ride on the wind, and people ride on the times. Fate is determined by heaven, but destiny is created by oneself. Now that the Way of Peace has been established, it must act on behalf of heaven, taking from the surplus and giving to the deficient. However, we should plan carefully and not do things that are just a dream."

50. 150 典 China Through the Classics (4-Book Set) 典籍里的中国（共4册） Has Books有书Historical404k WordsCompleted Our people have endured and flourished among the nations of the world because generation after generation of our sages distilled their culture, spirit, and character into bamboo slips, onto paper, and between the lines. Generation after generation of Chinese descendants have turned to classic texts for strength to move forward, passing the torch from one generation to the next. Classics should not be left to gather dust on high shelves. That is why China Through the Classics selects works from t 322Reads9.2Score101Shelves

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