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. 351 我 I Have a Secret Realm Connected to Every Dynasty 我有个秘境通各朝各代 Old Yellow Ox老呀黄呀牛Historical1.2M WordsCompleted At 76, he’s still working for the Heavenly Dao. He is Yang Guang reborn, making amends for Yang Guang’s sins. Zhu Yuanzhang arrives, Li Shimin arrives, the First Emperor arrives, and so do the Han founder and Emperor Wu... He discovers that historical figures are more than names or labels. They are real people, with virtues and flaws shaped by their times, not something to be judged on a whim. He takes crown princes as disciples, hoping to carry on their policies and build a golden age of Chines 1.7kReads—Score100Shelves

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   This book is absolutely based on historical research, portraying figures according to official history, without any biased or unofficial accounts.

2. 352 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
3. 353 天 Heavenly Chess: The Path to Chess Sagehood 天弈：棋圣之路 Xuan Chen玄尘Urban4.0M WordsCompleted [A brand-new setting] [Heroes at the Chessboard] What happens when chess meets heroic battles? When civilizations collide, would you dare to play against Heaven? After transmigrating, Zhuge Yi discovers that although modern Huaxia is prosperous and powerful, its people know almost nothing about their own history. The game Tian Yi, a chess game built around the heroes of the people, has become the world's mainstream pastime. At that time, the Huaxia chess world is weak, while Western chess dom 40.9kReads9.6Score4.1kShelves

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   What is Cao Cao, the Great General Who Conquered the West of Han? What is Zhuge Liang, the Emperor of Shu? What kind of bizarre lineup is Liu Shan in the second playthrough + Liu Bei who can read minds + Zhuge Liang after the fact? The great Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, finally arrived at the Three Kingdoms period he was loyal to! What is the manifestation of the national destiny of the Nine Provinces Array and the emergence of sages from the Hundred Schools of Thought? Emperor Wu of Han only needed to send troops, but the Han envoys had much more to consider!

4. 354 龙 Wei Qing, the Flying General of Dragon City 龙城飞将卫青 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical490k WordsCompleted From an illegitimate stable boy to Grand Marshal of Weiyang Palace! From a lowly horse groom in the Marquis of Pingyang’s household to the Han dynasty’s great warrior who swept the Xiongnu from the field, Wei Qing’s life is an iron-blooded legend of a man rising from humble beginnings. He launched a surprise attack on Longcheng, ending a century of setbacks for Han forces against the Xiongnu; reclaimed the Hetao region, extending the frontier by a thousand li and securing the Han dynasty’s north 3.6kReads6.9Score153Shelves
5. 355 中 Party Struggles Throughout Chinese History 中国历代党争 Wang Tongling王桐龄Historical151k WordsCompleted Chinese Factional Struggles Through the Ages is a history of power struggles between factions, between factions and imperial authority, and between individuals. Using strategy as its thread and history as its fabric, it recounts a host of tangled stories. Covering three thousand years of factional strife, from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods through the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the book details major events, rises and falls, triumphs and humiliations, and 296Reads7.7Score100Shelves
6. 356 刘 Liu Bang Transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms: Who's the Succubus Here? 刘邦穿越三国，试问谁是魅魔 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical1.1M WordsCompleted It took Liu Bang, founding emperor of the Great Han, seven years to unify the realm, and he ruled as emperor for eight years. After he died, he opened his eyes and suddenly transmigrated to the late Han, Three Kingdoms era, as Liu Deran, Liu Bei's cousin. The bad news: he's no longer emperor. The good news: he's young again. Given another life, Liu Bang certainly won't settle for a life of obscurity. The realm is in chaos, and warlords are rising everywhere. This is the perfect time for a hero t 5.6kReads8.5Score471Shelves
7. 357 中 Two Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华二千年史 Deng Zhicheng邓之诚Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A History of China Through Two Thousand Years was first published in 1934 as one of the University Series, then republished by Zhonghua Book Company in 1956. Written by Deng Zhicheng, it primarily recounts Chinese history from the Qin and Han periods through the Ming and Qing dynasties, while also presenting the author’s historical thought and commentary. 88Reads8.8Score—Shelves
8. 358 兵 Wu Qi, God of War 兵戈之神吴起 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical433k WordsCompleted He was once the son of a wealthy merchant in the State of Wei, but he gave away his entire fortune, endured ridicule from his neighbors, and ultimately killed a man in a bloody confrontation, biting his arm as he swore: “If I do not become a high minister, I will never return home!” To pursue an official career, he stayed away even when his mother died, prompting a Confucian master to denounce him as “worse than an animal.” To gain military power, he killed his wife to prove his resolve, earning 16Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 359 北 A Song Dynasty Civil Servant’s Guide to Slacking Off 北宋文官摸鱼手册 Green-Robed Clerk青衫吏213k WordsCompleted This is a laugh-out-loud history of the Song dynasty. It's hilarious, but meticulously researched, packed with solid material from official histories. And although it's rigorous, it's never dull: it brings the real Northern Song to life in the most humorous, funny, down-to-earth language. How could people from humble backgrounds turn their lives around? What wisdom can we draw from the turbulent careers of top-tier star scholar-officials? What was it really like to be a civil official in the Nor 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A Hilarious History of the Song Dynasty. While laugh-out-loud funny, it's also rigorous, filled with essential historical facts. Rigorous yet never dull, it uses the most humorous, funny, and down-to-earth language to present a true picture of the Song Dynasty. How did a poor family rise to power? What insights can we gain from the life wisdom of top-tier civil officials navigating the treacherous waters of officialdom? How glamorous was it to be a civil servant in the Northern Song Dynasty? What were their daily lives like? How outrageously high were the salaries of Northern Song civil servants? How much would those ranks be worth in today's RMB? What dishes did colleagues and friends eat at gatherings? What fun games did they play? What fashionable attire did they wear? What was the overall structure of the Northern Song Dynasty, from the national level to the local level? What was the core secret behind the rise and fall of the Northern Song Dynasty?… All these questions are answered in this book. I highly recommend it and look forward to your 5-star review.

10. 360 秦 The Annals of Qin 秦本纪事 Hui Ran绘染Eastern Fantasy214k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast] [No female lead] A moment of enlightenment: the aura of the Heavenly Emperor Fuxi flows, and the River Chart and Luo Book suddenly transform the world. A step of exploration: the Empress Wa’s formation inadvertently brings forth gods, demons, and beasts, and the world comes to hold four races, yin and yang inseparable. A clash: humanity and the gods break apart. A great formation is forged to subdue the Nine Provinces, dividing the world into inner and outer realms. Beyond the Ni 17Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 361 她 She Played at Being a Divine Being in the Late Eastern Han Dynasty 她在东汉末年装神弄鬼 First-Rate Red Chamber一品红楼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Career-minded heroine + domineering, dashing hero] [Please note: This is a novel, not an academic paper. It has flaws and mistakes. If that bothers you, don't read it.] [The heroine is fifteen when she first transmigrates.] She thought transmigrating would let her live an easy, wonderful life. Instead, Heaven hit her with a harsh reality: she had landed in the late Eastern Han dynasty, with chaos about to engulf the land. To stay alive and protect her family, she has no choice but to embark on 9.8kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves
12. 362 山 Dreams Entrusted to the Realm: From Foot Soldier to Pillar of Peace 山河寄梦：从义军小兵到太平基石 Shou Yuan守远Historical281k WordsCompleted After accidentally transmigrating to Shandong, under Jin rule during the Southern Song, programmer Shen Zhi seems to have neither a golden finger nor a System. But what he does have is a sincere heart and the resolve to protect others. He joins the rebel army, fights the Jin, swears brotherhood with Xin Qiji, and travels far across the grasslands, watching Temujin grow up. Returning to the Central Plains, he enters the imperial court and navigates the treacherous divide between power struggles a 442Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    This book definitely deserves a 9 out of 10. It's a historical novel about fighting against the Jin dynasty alongside Xin Qiji. The protagonist transmigrates to the Shaoxing era of the Southern Song Dynasty, is rescued by a righteous army, and gradually becomes sworn brothers with Xin Qiji, Zhao Li, and others, joining forces to fight against the Jin. The author's literary skills are exceptional; the writing is imbued with classical Chinese style and rich in poetic imagery, making the reading experience feel like viewing a scroll painting of the chaotic Southern Song era. The plot is high-energy throughout, filled with brotherly passion and the machinations of villains—definitely worth reading!

13. 363 汉 The Han Envoy Is Dead? Explain That to My Army! 汉使死了？和朕的大军去解释吧！ Falling Leaves in Xiaoxiang叶落潇湘Historical225k WordsOngoing [Han Envoy] [Historical Worlds] [National Fate] [Livestream] [Pseudo-Invincible] The histories of every country have been severed. China's history hasn't been completely erased, but only its humiliating past remains, and its people are tough as nails. They absolutely refuse to back down! Xing Zhi: Historical discontinuity? A National Fate Livestream? Sounds interesting. Huh? I have to play a Han envoy? Now that's even more interesting! No one knows better than I do how a Han envoy sho 6Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 364 带 I Brought a Modern Pharmacy to a Year of Famine 带着现代药店穿到荒年 Orca虎鲸Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins, one-on-one romance + medical skills + redeeming the hero + says one thing but means another] Dong Chiyu owns a modern pharmacy that treats every kind of ailment: sprains and bruises, insomnia and troubled dreams, cuts and sword wounds, problems with the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. If you dare to get sick, I'll dare to treat you! Gu Yuan, looking utterly despondent, comes to her. “Treat me.” Chiyu puts on a mysterious air. “Your illness won't be easy to trea 1.3kReads9.0Score202Shelves
15. 365 我 I Only Want to Be a Military Doctor, So Why Are You Making Me Empress? 我只想当军医，你们让我当女皇？ I'm Starving我超饿Ancient Romance965k WordsCompleted [Feel-good revenge + transmigration + System + medicine + nation-building + conquering a chaotic age + empress + cheat powers] Medical student Liu Yi transmigrates into a war-torn age. The world is in chaos, the imperial court has fallen, and ordinary people can barely survive. But she brought along her all-purpose doctor System. System: “I can give you medical equipment.” System: “I can give you medical books.” System: “I can give you an entire modern hospital.” System: “Your goal is to becom 10kReads9.5Score2.3kShelves
16. 366 明 Late Ming Qinhuai: New Songs from the Flower Boat Shake the Realm 明末秦淮：花船新曲震山河 Zhe Yuan喆元Ancient Romance438k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate Into a Deadly Predicament + Cheat Space + Strong Female Lead Building a Business] The moment I opened my eyes, I’d crushed the son of a Ming official, and a knife was already at my throat! Luckily, a scar on my wrist concealed a modern laboratory. A stun gun took down the brute, and I even had a bar management manual! Other people transmigrate and get caught up in palace intrigue. I went to the Qinhuai River and brought a run-down pleasure boat back to life. The girls from the lowe 98Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The historical events they traveled through were the same, but each traveler's path was unique.

17. 367 天 The Heavenly Master's Fate-Changing Water Margin: A Side Story 天师改命水浒别传 Super Bopai超级波派Historical324k WordsOngoing With a casual divination, he foresaw the Jingkang Disaster, the Southern Song retreating to the south, and even the hundred thousand soldiers and civilians at Yashan leaping into the sea to die for their country. He saw the fate of the Great Song a hundred years later in its entirety. So he gave up being an immortal and transmigrated into the body of the wastrel Yan Qing, taking matters into his own hands to change the course of history. He saves Pang Wanchun at the martial arts arena, becomes 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I wonder if this book has any chance of getting a 9 out of 10.

18. 368 大 Ming Dynasty: My Years as Zhu Yuanzhang's Heckler 大明，我给老朱当喷子的那些年 Qing Suisui卿岁岁Historical1.4M WordsCompleted If there’s anything you think could be improved, please point it out gently. I’ll make changes. Thank you. The protagonist’s official career: Investigating Censor, Supervising Censor, County Magistrate, Inspecting Censor and Deputy Censor-in-Chief, Censor-in-Chief, Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Grand Secretary of the Hall of Cautious Diligence and Minister of Personnel. Gu Chen opens his eyes and finds himself in the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, as a low-ranking remonstrance official. He ha 49.1kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves

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    The male protagonist transmigrates, but he doesn't have any cheat codes.

19. 369 大 The Great Song’s Industrial Liangshan 大宋之工业梁山 Zhe Yuan喆元Historical230k WordsCompleted A collection of trope-defying scenes: Wu Song doesn’t fight a tiger; he’s a righteous man from Hangzhou in the historical records. Ximen Qing isn’t some domineering CEO, but a shy top student devoted to medical research. And there’s more: Hu Sanniang isn’t a bold heroine of the martial world, but an artsy young woman. What about Pan Jinlian? As it turns out, she’s the little maid who follows Sanniang around... Wang Yifan transmigrates to a different Liangshan. Watch as he stirs up a storm of blo 71Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 370 三 Three Kingdoms: A Duckweed in a Chaotic Age 三国：乱世浮萍 Black Emperor, White Star黑帝白星Historical1.2M WordsOngoing (Late Han and Three Kingdoms era + alternate history + no System + snatching opportunities + vying for supremacy + famous generals + renowned beauties): The score is low because it was just rated. The pacing is slow, and the Yellow Turban Rebellion arc is complete. In the second year of Guanghe, winter has come to the wilderness of Jizhou. Chen Mo, a displaced refugee, huddles among dead grass and corpses, starving and freezing, on the brink of death. Just as a bandit's blade is about to fall, d 31Reads6.3Score118Shelves

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    Unfortunately, slow-paced stories don't always appeal to readers. The protagonist of this book starts from scratch and rises to power, and it's a reincarnation story, not a soul-transmigration + no system + hijacking + historical beauties (the early pacing is slow because the world timeline is early, and he's not a traitor, but each character has their own romantic storyline, and the story doesn't end abruptly). The low rating is because it was rated 6.2 Right from the start. Also, the protagonist later builds his own city and develops his own territory…

21. 371 穿 Transmigrating to the Early Tang Dynasty to Build a Different Kind of Golden Age 穿越初唐打造另类盛世 Zhe Yuan喆元Historical790k WordsCompleted [On the Bloody Night at Xuanwu Gate, He Crashed Through History in an Off-Road RV] An earthquake in Tibet tore open space and time, sending retired combat engineer Yao Kem in and his vehicle tumbling into the ninth year of Wude. Before Xuanwu Gate, Li Shimin’s sword was aimed at the crown prince. The cold gleam of its edge met the roar of the diesel engine as Yao’s vehicle surged forward. As drones skimmed over Chang’an, the lost bronze gears of the Mohists meshed perfectly with the patterns o 303Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 372 三 Three Kingdoms: The Compatibility Between Succubi and Famous Scholars 三国：魅魔与名士的适配度 Sang Yu Fei Wu桑榆非伍Historical217k WordsOngoing Male lead, no romance. Transmigration + Three Kingdoms + Leveling-Up + Infrastructure Building + Power Fantasy Zhang Shuwen, a graduate student in history, transmigrates as the son of an exiled aristocratic family at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty. From the start, he focuses on farming and staying alive, but disasters and human schemes force him to step up. With his knowledge of the future and flawless disguises, he gradually becomes the virtuous ruler in everyone's eyes. He keeps a host of 5kReads8.3Score707Shelves

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    I find it very illogical that this book doesn't have a rating. It's very well written. Although it's about succubi, there's actually no romantic subplot so far; it's purely based on historical research.

23. 373 大 The Qin Empire’s Industrial Revolution 大秦工业革命 Nine-Fingered Divine Lid九指神盖Historical2.5M WordsCompleted History · Alternate History | Farming · Industry | Ensemble Cast · Conquest A six-year-old soul transmigrates into a barren village in northern Shaanxi during the Qin dynasty, where he becomes a posthumous child. With no System and no golden finger, the first thing he does is use a pendulum to redefine “one meter.” Over the next ten years, all he manages to do is make sure everyone in the village has enough to eat. Then the real story begins. He builds an “underground railway station” in Zhang V 4.4kReads8.1Score438Shelves

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    This book is historically rigorous. The analysis of historical events and figures is detailed and thorough. Everyone walks the path of their own destiny. It's actually a series of major plot twists, only the author's twist points differ from each individual's. Qin Shi Huang, Fusu, Meng Tian, and Xu Fu all appear in this book, but with different endings.

24. 374 长 A Thousand Years of Immortality, Forging Great Qin for All Ages 长生千年，缔造万世大秦 Chen Sansan宸三三Historical413k WordsCompleted [Longevity] + [Great Qin] + [No System] + [Feel-Good Story] + [Political Intrigue] Zhao Zheng is abducted up a mountain by a deranged, disheveled old man. After ten grueling years, all he learns is the tiniest bit of the “art of vertical and horizontal alliances.” From then on, the Warring States gains its greatest wildcard. He debates the law with Shang Yang, who is astonished: “Is this a technique from the mortal realm?” He matches wits with Bai Qi, and even the God of Slaughter takes notice. 69Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    You can check out historical novels about immortality.

25. 375 1 1937: My Players Are the Fourth Calamity! 1937：我的玩家是第四天灾！ Eastern Painting, Dust and Brocade东画尘锦Urban1.3M WordsOngoing [Fourth-dimensional disaster + ensemble cast + resistance against Japan + nation-building + detailed] Xu Yanqing transmigrated to 1937. Just as he was preparing to join the forces and defend his country, he suddenly discovered he could summon people from the future Earth to this time period. In the enemy's eyes: “Nan-ni? Why are the enemies back again?” “They're a bunch of devils, completely unafraid of death!” “Who are they? If they're so well educated, why are they fighting on the front l 72.7kReads9.1Score6.5kShelves
26. 376 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: A Chancellor of Unmatched Grace 红楼：风华首辅 Painted Bridge by the Willow Smoke烟柳画桥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System + intellectual battles + political intrigue + everyday life] Every line is stained with bitter tears, every page filled with absurdity. You might think this is merely a tale of infatuated, indulged young men and women behind closed doors, but who could know that the rise and fall of the world are all intertwined? Are the fortunes of the four great families destined to change? Is the dynasty beset by internal and external threats destined to fall? Must the path to a noble title and hig 43.2kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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    I've only read these two so far, and I personally think they're alright.

27. 377 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.6kReads8.7Score314Shelves

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    A rare gem among historical fiction works, this piece is meticulously researched, features a relatable and grounded protagonist, and is highly immersive to read.

28. 378 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 519.6kReads9.7Score67.5kShelves
29. 379 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.7kReads9.6Score22.6kShelves
30. 380 抗 The War of Resistance’s Furnace of Flesh and Blood 抗战之血肉熔炉 Youngster from Lingnan岭南小后生Urban1.5M WordsCompleted This story is set in a parallel world. It follows Qin Ren, a passionate young man from the 21st century who transmigrates back to the War of Resistance Against Japan and becomes a Whampoa Military Academy cadet, fighting the Japanese invaders head-on. When the enemy's iron hooves sweep across the land, the sons and daughters of China rise up to resist the invasion. 25.4kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves

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    The sky is the color of rain after a storm, and a good book is waiting for you~ The first book is about the Three Kingdoms, no system, and it's a highly rated completed work. The second book is about Huangpu Military Academy graduates fighting on the front lines, no system, no female lead, the Nationalist army fighting the Japanese, and various major battles.

31. 381 慈 The Tale of Empress Dowager Cixi 慈禧太后演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical226k WordsCompleted This book offers a detailed account of Cixi’s life, from her birth and entry into the imperial palace to her rule from behind the curtain, her decades wielding power over the Qing dynasty, and her death. It is not only literary and highly readable, but also of some value as a reference for historical research. 12Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Real history is better than novels!

32. 382 寡 The Emperor Has a Certain Affliction 寡人有疾 At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted They say I’m a lecherous ruler. I ascended the throne at thirteen. That year, I held special imperial examinations to recruit scholars. At the Qionglin Banquet, the third-place graduate leaped into Taiqing Pool in grief and anger just because I had looked at him twice, declaring that he would rather die than suffer such humiliation. By the next day, rumors of my debauchery had spread throughout the court. By the time I was eighteen, no ambitious young talent in the realm dared share a room with 2.2kReads9.3Score314Shelves

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    These two books are good, but the second one has a lower score.

33. 383 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. 78Reads9.4Score—Shelves
34. 384 穿 Transmigrating to the Late Ming: From Tightening Screws to Farming 穿越明末：从打螺丝到种田 Chu Huan He楚环河Historical7.5M WordsOngoing Transmigration to the late Ming dynasty + Peasant Rebellion + Resistance against the Ming and Qing! (Respecting history + No cheats + No System + Slow-paced + Not a power fantasy!!) Wang Tie is an ordinary man with no particular skills. By a twist of fate, he transmigrates to the late Ming and early Qing, a chaotic era that is practically a living hell. How will he find a way to survive in this turbulent age?! And once he reaches the pinnacle of power, where will he lead this people and nat 17.1kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves

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    Aside from not quite reaching nine points to be completely accurate—and I don't even know why it didn't—in my opinion, this book should be about the same rating as "Iron-Blooded Remnant Ming."

35. 385 汴 Spring Deepens in Bianjing 汴京春深 Wheat小麦Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Audio version now available, welcome to listen] Madam Rongguo, Wang Fu, devoted herself to her family until she fell gravely ill and died. She was reborn in the body of Meng Jiuniang, a foolish illegitimate daughter who was only seven years old. In her previous life, her husband became her uncle in this life, and her son became her cousin. In this life, Meng Wan had a simple wish: to live peacefully and watch her son, her cousin Su Fang in this life, grow up safe and sound. But as she and a gro 18.9kReads9.5Score2.4kShelves
36. 386 谢 Empress of the Xie Family 谢家皇后 Song of the Yue People越人歌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her first year in the palace, she is a Talented Lady. In her fifth, she is a Jieyu. In her tenth, she wants to become empress. As empress, she can hold on to everything she treasures and keep it from being taken away. She can protect herself and her child, and she can... stay by his side. This is a road with only one direction: take a single step back, and all will be lost. The bright yellow ceremonial parasol moves forward, and the emperor's procession slowly enters the city gate. A yellow p 8.8kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
37. 387 张 Zhang Yanghao in Guanzhong 张养浩在关中 Wen Zuo Buyi汶左布衣7k WordsCompleted Zhang Yanghao in Guanzhong —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The only non-time-travel historical short story on the entire internet, and the only novel about the Yuan Dynasty—definitely worth reading.

38. 388 大 The Great Ming Surveillance Court 大明道察院 Lintai麟台Historical690k WordsOngoing [See the epic history of the Daoist sects in the early Ming through the eyes of a transmigrator] In the third year of Hongwu, the Hongwu Emperor established the mysterious Dao Investigation Bureau to rein in Daoist sorcerers who could turn the tide at will. There is no carefree Daoist life here, only the ironclad rule that “magic must be bounded by law, and the Dao restrained by regulations.” Even mighty cultivators who can fly through the skies and burrow through the earth must face execution i 3.3kReads9.3Score490Shelves

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    It seems that, except for the male lead, everyone in this book has been researched.

39. 389 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1kShelves
40. 390 幺 The Youngest Daughter, Changle 幺女长乐 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Miss Zhu Si’s rough fighting skills have always made her the laughingstock of the capital’s noble families. In everyone else’s eyes, that’s the sort of work meant for household guards. Zhu Changle, who considers herself invincible, isn’t ashamed of it. She’s proud. Not everyone can protect their own home, but she can! And then some! She’d even turn the whole capital upside down to protect it! Don’t believe her? Try her! 18.8kReads9.5Score3.2kShelves
41. 391 战 The Wildflowers of the Battlefield Bloom All the Brighter 战地黄花分外香 A Chef with a Buck Tooth一个长着虎牙的厨子Urban1.6M WordsCompleted Don’t judge it by the rating alone! The story runs from the April 12 counterrevolutionary massacre in the Republic of China era to the founding of New China! The male lead lives three lives in one. He’ll take you into the tangled world of the Republic of China: is he a “nail” planted by the Communist Party, a “poison fang” of the Kuomintang, or an elite agent of Japan’s Tokko? How can he survive between three shifting powers and turn one victory into another? Watch Guo Heyu in action! This work 31Reads5.8Score109Shelves

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    A groundbreaking new work of historical fiction! The fascinating life of a triple agent!

42. 392 南 The Southern Crossing: Farming and Warfare in the Southern Song 南渡耕战录：我在南宋搞基建 Blazing Radiance炽炫Historical302k WordsOngoing In the second year of the Jingkang era, the Northern Song fell and the land was shattered. The Southern Song was newly established, its position perilous. Chen Ji, a modern agricultural science PhD who transmigrates into Lin Yue, a young member of the imperial family fleeing south, joins forces with kindred spirit Zhan Ziyan to shoulder the mission of revitalizing Chinese civilization. Drawing on modern scientific knowledge, Lin Yue begins building infrastructure in a remote fishing village in —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With the shame of the Jingkang Incident still unavenged, infrastructure development in Jiangnan is in dire need of attention! A story set in a remote Southern Song imperial family, starting with building a high-yield farm and water-powered workshops in a desolate village, only to incur the wrath of local tyrants, the emperor's suspicion, and the arrival of the Jin army! Will technology advance the nation or bring disaster upon themselves? "The Record of Farming and Warfare in the Southern Song Dynasty" is a hardcore history of farming and resisting the Jin!

43. 393 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score239Shelves

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    Historical texts are revered

44. 394 主 My Lord Is in Danger 主公有难 At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Historical174k WordsCompleted In our line of work, the flattering term is “court historian.” Put less politely, we’re “shit scribes,” saddled with the dull job of recording even how many ounces of shit the emperor takes each day. We’re overlooked and not especially likely to die, though now and then we do get castrated. Since we’re close to the emperor, we can also skim a little off the top when the chance comes. In short, this is a story about a court historian watching other people’s tragedies while minding his own busines 176Reads9.2Score—Shelves
45. 395 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 838Reads9.6Score—Shelves
46. 396 古 Ancients Watch the Sky Screen: Who Pays for a Golden Age? 古人天幕观影：谁为盛世买单 Dingmuch丁muchHistorical114k WordsOngoing The sky screen suddenly descended upon the Myriad Worlds. Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, Li Shimin, Zhu Yuanzhang, Cao Cao... They were all forced to watch. Episode One: The Kaiyuan Golden Age. The official price of a dou of rice was twenty coins; on the black market, it was 120. A farmer worked the land for a year, and after paying taxes, had 240 coins left. His family was 7,000 coins short of what they needed for food. Li Longji's lychees fell from his hands. Episode Two: The tuntian system 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These books are good.

47. 397 视 Videos Connect the Dynasties: From the Start, I Edited a Tribute to History’s Greatest Emperor! 视频通万朝，开局剪辑千古一帝！ Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Gao Yang accidentally discovers a piece of software on his computer called Editing Across Ten Thousand Dynasties. It claims that any video uploaded can be seen by everyone across all the dynasties. That means emperors from every dynasty, historical figures, and more. Thinking he'd upload a few videos just for fun, Gao Yang posts lists of the greatest emperors of all time, the top ten strategists, the top ten commanders, and so on. But gradually, Gao Yang stops holding back... Lists exposing the 12.1kReads9.0Score755Shelves
48. 398 三 Three Kingdoms: Xiao Qiao, Call Your Sister In 三国：小乔，把你姐叫进来 Brew Little Wine煮小酒Historical3.2M WordsCompleted Zhou Ye transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes the governor’s son, gaining the Strongest Life-or-Death System. While others spend money, I spend my life! All he has to do is recruit famous generals, strategists, and other renowned figures to earn more lifespan. “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have recruited the first-rate warrior Zhao Yun. Complete a history-making mission and receive five hundred days of lifespan...” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have recruited th 33.5kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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    It's not mindless; it gets better as it goes on.

49. 399 岳 The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传 Lord of the Pearl-Returning Tower还珠楼主Historical161k WordsCompleted A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country. 884Reads9.6Score—Shelves
50. 400 哈 Hahaha, Great Ming 哈哈哈，大明 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In an age when everyone is rebelling, to survive, you have to be more ruthless than every rebel king. You have to become the greatest rebel king of all. Take down Gao Yingxiang first, then Zhang Xianzhong, then Li Zicheng, and after that, go straight for the Eight Banners. You Manchus, your emperor is back. 461.2kReads9.4Score64.9kShelves

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    I've only read up to chapter 80 of this book, and so far it's pretty good! The protagonist isn't the aloof, superior type; he's just a small fish caught in the tides of history. I wonder how it will develop later.

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