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. 401 明 A History of the Ming Palace 明代宫闱史 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical734k WordsCompleted Venture deep into the palace to explore the love and hatred between emperors and their consorts; delve into history and discover the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you understand the palace. Understand the palace, and you understand history. Understand history, and the realities of the world become clear. Palace romances are an important branch of traditional historical fiction. 33.9kReads9.6Score588Shelves
2. 402 大 Great Qin: I’m a Teacher 大秦：我是个教书先生 Heartache恸心Historical527k WordsCompleted This story is entirely fictional. [History buffs, read at your own risk.] Alternate history (fictional) + no female lead + First Emperor Ying Zheng + completed Try not to take it too seriously, or you'll only make yourself angry... Zhang Yu transmigrates to the Qin dynasty and obtains a Dao-preaching System, helping Qin Shi Huang build a prosperous empire of Qin unlike anything the world has ever seen. Lao Zhao: “Look over there.” Zhang Yu: “What is it?” “That’s my empire.” “...” Zhang Yu turned 2.1kReads9.2Score235Shelves

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   From 9.4 To 9.7, It's a journey of growth, reminiscent of the First Emperor's words and the unification of the world by his ministers!

3. 403 我 My Uncle Is Wei Zhongxian 我伯父是魏忠贤 Writing at Thirty三旬执笔Historical254k WordsCompleted In the second year of Tianqi, Wei Zhongxian’s nephew Wei Liangqing arrives in the capital and establishes himself in the Southern Pacification Office. At the time, the Ming army has just suffered a crushing defeat at Guangning, the She and An rebellions are raging, the Wenxiang Sect is stirring in the shadows, the Jurchens are raiding the border, and refugees are rising up everywhere. The empire is in danger from within and without. He refuses to join the eunuch faction or side with the Donglin 30Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 404 清 A Qing Dynasty Rebirth: The Big Shot Helps Me Win Over Zhen 清穿复仇，大佬助我谋禛心 Jia Xiaoqi嘉小麒Ancient Romance672k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + historical setting + sweet romance + court intrigue + a little household and harem drama + brotherhood] (Completed) I crossed three hundred years of time just to meet you, while you endured three hundred lonely years, waiting in vain for my return... Jianing wakes up one morning to find that she has transmigrated, and is forced to inherit the tragic memories of the original owner's final moments. Bullied and abused! Her belly cut open to save someone else's unborn child! The or 736Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist in this book transmigrates into the body of Emperor Qianlong's mother. There are no special abilities or spoilers. In the early stages, she seeks revenge by rewriting history, but later she quietly accompanies Emperor Yongzheng, becoming a witness to history. While the overall plot of this historical novel doesn't change history, the smaller stories are quite interesting, and many of the events after his ascension to the throne are referenced in historical documents.

5. 405 宋 The History of the Song Dynasty’s Imperial Court 宋代宫闱史 Xu Muxi许慕羲Historical607k WordsCompleted Drawing on official histories, unofficial accounts, and folk legends, this work offers a profound portrayal of the emperor's emotional world alongside a detailed depiction of life in the palace. It vividly recreates the lives of emperors and empresses in the secluded inner palace, while also offering readers interested in history clues to follow. 2.5kReads9.4Score321Shelves
6. 406 双 Two Souls, One Han Envoy: Exiled from the Start, I Slay My Way to Glory with the Original Owner's Help 双魂汉使：开局流放，靠原主杀疯 Lord Qianyang千阳大人Historical145k WordsOngoing The Two-Souled Han Envoy: Exiled from the Start, I Rely on the Original Owner to Slaughter My Way Through Who gets it, folks? Seriously! I, Lin Xiaoman, a modern-day college student with a stubborn mouth, transmigrated into the body of an illegitimate son of the Western Han imperial clan. The moment I opened my eyes, a tiger had me by the throat! I barely managed to escape with my life, only to be discarded as a political pawn and exiled to the Western Regions by imperial decree. They were clea 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The beginning was quite smooth, but it got increasingly addictive as it went on! Around chapter 10-15, the pacing really picked up, and it became more and more captivating, making it impossible to stop reading! I think it's definitely a historical fantasy novel worth at least an 8 out of 10. The dual-soul concept is so fresh; very few authors can write about two souls in one body without breaking character arcs or going out of character. The contrast between Lin Xiaoman's timid cuteness and stubbornness and Liu Heng's cold-blooded ruthlessness is amazing, making it even more addictive!

7. 407 盛 The Common People Beneath the Prosperous Tang 盛唐下的百姓 Wen Zuo Buyi汶左布衣Historical117k WordsOngoing No transmigration, no System. See the High Tang from the perspective of an ordinary person at the bottom of society. In his later years, Emperor Xuanzong was obsessed with grand achievements and indulgence. Warfare grew ever more frequent, greatly increasing the people’s corvée and military service, until the An Lushan Rebellion broke out. 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The only non-time-travel historical novel on the entire internet, the protagonist is an ordinary person who has no ability to change the course of history and is just a nobody who goes with the flow.

8. 408 让 They Made You a Mine Slave, and You Bankrupted the King of Hell? 让你当矿奴，你把阎王算破产？ Divine Rainbow Tianhao神虹天皓Historical275k WordsOngoing [Dark political drama] + [Lifespan trading] + [High-IQ schemes] + [Decisive and ruthless] This is a world where even breathing is taxed. Ordinary people are all “lifespan slaves,” with a thread of life hanging over their heads and a cliff beneath their feet. Mine to trade years for life, farm to pay your dues. Once your account falls behind, the official seal will crush you to death! Gu Xingzhou transmigrates into the body of a lowly mine slave at Anyi Mine, burdened with an enormous “lifespan 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   There's no research, nothing particularly remarkable, and of course, no history.

9. 409 关 The Guanshan Pact 关山契 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical488k WordsCompleted On the western frontier, yellow sands bury the dead, and honor is as fragile as paper. The young Zhao Tianhao was merely a merchant’s son from Ping Wharf. With a heart full of sincerity, he kept his contracts, protected his family business, and brought peace to his neighbors. Yet the crushing might of the war-torn age destroyed his household, driving him to abandon trade and take up arms. He entered the death camp, managed military rations, trained a corps of death-defying soldiers, and defended 5.3kReads9.3Score607Shelves

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   I highly recommend this first book. The writing is excellent, the logic is tight, and the plot is fast-paced. It avoids all the clichéd elements: no time travel, no cheat codes, no mindless wish fulfillment, no simplistic plots, no romance, and no system. The first volume is about watching a skyscraper rise and fall, then, in chapter ten, a wise man guides you to a logical political reversal. The second volume is full of the hardships faced by low-level workers in the workplace, their struggles to climb the corporate ladder. The third volume is the battle volume, entering a world of bloody violence and aesthetics. The fourth volume, up to now, elevates the world-building to a new level, reaching a complex and multifaceted power struggle involving multiple countries and factions.

10. 410 大 Li Shizi of the Tang Dynasty: My Six Tycoon Darlings! 大唐兕子：我的六个神豪小囊君！ Lush Pine and Bamboo松筠葱葱Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing A woman who transmigrates into another world finds her way to a higher-dimensional acceptance of her own strength and weakness, maturity and immaturity, dignity and disarray amid the height of the Tang dynasty. In the first five volumes, she is intensely drawn to strength and despises foolishness, ashamed of her own imperfections. When her energy is high, she is the model of a refined, high-born lady: restrained, sensible, and keenly observant. When her energy is low, she becomes anxious, avoida 55Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    During her years of farming in the countryside, Qiu Rongmu met Wang Jun, a fugitive bamboo shoot from Jingcheng, Cangzhou, and discovered that he had mastered the art of moving—drifting all the way from Hebei to Luoyang, a veritable pro-max version of the ancient Chinese story of Mencius' mother moving three times.

11. 411 盐 Salt and Iron 盐铁 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical387k WordsCompleted Liaodong is bitterly cold, and salt is worth its weight in gold. To save his parents, young Shen Huai pawns his hairpin for salt. But without a permit, the officials seize it. His father dies in prison, and his mother’s blood stains their doorstep. After a blizzard, he leaves his home behind and follows his uncle, a wandering man of the jianghu, onto the path of the black salt trade. From then on, he is drawn into the fateful abyss of salt and iron, military funds, and political power. At first, 439Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 412 向 I Went Viral for Livestreaming My Corporate Drone Life to the Dynasties 向各朝代直播社畜生活的我爆红了 The Goose Treading on Thin Ice如履薄冰的鹅Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Zhou Jinyu, still unmarried well into adulthood, accidentally binds herself to a livestreaming System spanning various dynasties. With no particular talents, all she can do is stream her daily life. She never expected to set off earth-shaking waves across the different dynasties, or that her own life would change as a result... 9.5kReads7.9Score508Shelves
13. 413 汉 Han Cavalry: A Warrior's Unwavering Heart 汉骑：戎马丹心 Zhang Shanfeng Can Do Tai Chi张山峰会耍太极Historical2.3M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Passion + Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + War + Farming + A Powerful Han Dynasty + Not a Power Fantasy + No System] This book starts a little slowly, so please give it a chance. The early chapters spend too long on development, but from the middle to the later chapters, after chapter 141, it becomes a power fantasy! Main characters: Zhao Ji, Liu Che, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing A thousand years pass in the blink of an eye, yet the palaces of the Han still stand! Modern young ma 21.7kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves
14. 414 宋 The Splendor of Bianjing in the Song Dynasty: Provoke Her, and the Storm Will Pass! 宋韵京华：惹她，山雨歇！ Lush Pine and Bamboo松筠葱葱Historical184k WordsCompleted 1. (Transmigration to Song history) (Ancient-style romance, infinite worlds) (Literary foundations and imaginative ideas) (One female lead, occasionally a full cast of men) (Funny and never long-winded). Best savored slowly, one little bite at a time. 2. The two male leads are really just a pair of grown-up brats whose delayed adolescence is still dragging on. Once their rebellious phases end and they stop making everything about themselves, their worldviews will emerge. 3. Each incident is ordi 18Reads8.2Score—Shelves
15. 415 打 Building a Scenic Attraction, My NPCs Are from Ancient Times! 打造景区，我的NPC来自古代！ Braised Eggplant Casserole红烧茄子煲Urban1.4M WordsOngoing [The short drama adaptation is now available] Qin Yao had just arrived in a parallel world when he inherited a tourist attraction! But to his surprise, it was on the verge of bankruptcy. There weren’t any attractions to speak of, and he couldn’t even afford to hire NPCs. He was about to sell the place, since the land alone was worth a fortune. But Qin Yao never expected to bind himself to an NPC System! The System had only one function: it could bring people from the pages of history to work as 66.8kReads9.2Score6.1kShelves
16. 416 汉 Emperor Wu of Han: A Game of Power 汉武帝：权力的棋局 One Who Hears the Wind and Rain听风闻雨者Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Some call him a tyrant; others say he was a great ruler. He doesn't care. He knows only one thing: the blade in his hand must be fast and ruthless enough to drag the Han dynasty out of the mire. He ascended the throne at sixteen with a terrible hand dealt to him. Over fifty-four years, he drove the Xiongnu so far back they dared not look south, dismantled the feudal lords until nothing remained but ashes, and reforged the very backbone of his people. He honed himself into that blade as well. In 7.3kReads7.6Score377Shelves

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    Some called him a tyrant, others a great ruler. He didn't care; he only knew one thing—the knife in his hand had to be sharp and ruthless enough to pull the Han Dynasty out of the mire. Ascending the throne at sixteen with a bad hand, he spent fifty-four years defeating the Xiongnu until they dared not look south, dismantling the feudal lords until only ashes remained, and rebuilding the entire nation's backbone. He himself honed himself into that knife, writing a self-reproach edict in his later years, the blade turned inward, leaving his last breath of life for posterity. The title "Emperor Wu of Han" doesn't refer to a 70/30 split of merits and demerits; it signifies that from that moment on, the Han Dynasty became the nation with the strongest backbone.

17. 417 您 You Have a New Thirst-Quenching Drink Order 您有新的渴了么订单 Braised Wings of the Great Peng大鹏炖翅Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Character development + business simulation + infrastructure building + healing + no romance + a touch of court intrigue] They say the emperor was corrupt and incompetent, and Heaven sent down divine punishment. Not a drop of rain had fallen on this land for nearly twenty years, and countless people had died of thirst. Then, all of a sudden, a milk tea shop opened in the desert. In spring, there were all kinds of ice-cold fruit juices, along with seasonal drinks like cherry blossom and lychee b 13.4kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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    Xu Yue, a woman with a system for cultivating famous officials, achieved the highest rank in the imperial examinations six times, leaving her name in history. The book is highly immersive, featuring numerous poems, commentaries on the Four Books and Five Classics, and ancient names for many spices and other items; the political intrigue is vividly portrayed, making it highly recommended. Chu Fu, while less historically focused, still demonstrates meticulous research into ancient times, including numerous poems and ancient names. The author's writing is superb, making it a very enjoyable read, and it also presents a wonderful ensemble cast. It blends warmth with subtle political intrigue, making it worth reading. Both books are set in fictional worlds, but I consider them excellent works leaning towards historical fiction. (I'm almost finished with the first book, and have already finished the second; I watched it offline, hence the shorter reading time.)

18. 418 武 The Legend of Ruyi in the Wu Zhou Dynasty 武周如意传 User86101248用户86101248Ancient Romance170k WordsOngoing Because of her desperate circumstances, a girl named A Tan entered the imperial palace as its lowest-ranking cleaning maid, where she met Wu Zetian. Step by step, she accompanied Wu Zetian through years of waiting and suffering, through love and hatred, through her rise to rule the empire, and finally through her lonely decline. 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are no cheat codes or time travel elements; it's a pure ancient political intrigue and romance story that restores the inner world of Wu Zetian.

19. 419 精 The Split-Personality Princess Is Both Sweet and Sassy 精分王妃可盐可甜 Tomatoes with Sugar西红柿拌糖Ancient Romance254k WordsOngoing The Sixteen Kingdoms of the Five Barbarians: a mad age when people could become both food and gods. No golden finger, no System, no transmigration. A firsthand account of a fractured mind, and an unconventional tale of household intrigue. Through the eyes of a noblewoman of the Di people, experience thirty years of a world in chaos. At twelve, with poison worms tormenting her and her mind split in two, she cuts out a kidney to save her poisoned mother. Carrying the secret of a hidden treasure, s 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first time I've seen a story from the perspective of the Di and Xianbei people during the Sixteen Kingdoms period.

20. 420 大 Zhang Jiuling, Chancellor of the Tang Dynasty 大唐宰相张九龄 King Fuchai of Wu from Linzhou林州的吴王夫差Historical216k WordsOngoing I was born in Lingnan. My mother said that on the night I was born, the moon rolled right into her belly. As a boy, I stole lychees and disturbed hornets' nests with my two childhood friends. We fought for our friends, and by the Qujiang River I met a girl gathering herbs, whose eyes shone brighter than the moon. Later, I traveled north to Chang’an. From being a “southern barbarian” at the Imperial Academy, I rose to become a chancellor at the height of the Kaiyuan era. I saw the dagger hidden i —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hahahaha, this is good!

21. 421 一 I Stumbled into the Three Kingdoms and Decided to Wing It 一脚踏进三国，主打一个瞎混 Xiao Chutian, Who Likes Coconut Husk喜欢椰子皮的潇楚天Historical591k WordsOngoing Plenty of content, no rambling or padding. Relive history, assist Shu Han, and turn the Sima family to the dark side. A fresh story that's guaranteed to deliver an entertaining blend of the Three Kingdoms, Investiture of the Gods, and Naruto. [Transmigration] [History] [Romance] [Xianxia Fantasy] [Golden Finger] [Time-Space Chaos] [Investiture of the Gods] [Naruto Crossover] 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first one is based on the Three Kingdoms period and has a good plot. The second one is a time-travel comedy, both worth reading.

22. 422 重 Back to 2005: My Life’s Comeback 重回05逆袭人生 Xiao Chutian, Who Likes Coconut Husk喜欢椰子皮的潇楚天Modern Romance173k WordsOngoing A pure, immensely satisfying comeback story, packed with all the wish fulfillment you could want, making up for regrets left unresolved in the past. Using memories from a previous life and taking advantage of the opportunities brought by the times, he steadily climbs to the pinnacle of life. [Youthful campus life] [Hilarious] [Making up for past regrets] —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 423 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty with an Imperial Era System 穿越大明之朕有帝国时代系统 Mo Yunfan墨云凡Historical2.6M WordsOngoing Synopsis: Great Ming + Emperor + Political Intrigue + Age of Empires System [At its peak, this novel had 600,000 readers. Its comic-drama adaptation, The Carpenter's Empire, is now updating on multiple platforms. Read with confidence!] The Taichang Emperor is on his deathbed. The Great Ming court is in turmoil, three major cases have erupted at once, treacherous ministers are plotting to force a palace move, vassal states are turning away, the borders are in revolt, and powerful nations are clos 110.2kReads8.4Score7.3kShelves

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    [Ming Dynasty] + [Emperor] + [Political Intrigue] + [Age of Empires System] At this time, Emperor Taichang is on his deathbed, the Ming Dynasty is in turmoil, three cases are unfolding simultaneously, treacherous officials are plotting to move the palace, vassal states are becoming increasingly alienated, borders are in turmoil, and powerful nations surround the country. Beset by internal and external troubles, the vast empire is teetering on the brink of collapse! At this critical juncture, a modern youth who loves Ming history, Zhu Youxiao, a carpenter-turned-emperor from the future, uses *Age of Empires: Asian Dynasties* as his foundation. Imperial pikemen advance in orderly ranks, a formidable forest; heavily armored cavalry roar forth, crushing all enemies; musketeers stand silently in formation, their cold muzzles gazing upon all nations; he boldly reforms the court, eliminates the accumulated evils of factional strife, reshapes the rules of officialdom, and reforges an iron-blooded military spirit; he re-establishes vassal treaties, summoning tribute from all corners of the world; he promotes new laws, revitalizes crafts, enlightens the people, and ignites a prairie fire. The light of the empire shines upon the world! In this chaotic world shrouded in war, Zhu Youxiao made a vow—"Now that I am the ruler of the empire, I will let the iron cavalry of the Ming Dynasty crush the darkness, and let the Ming Dynasty's sun and moon flag once again unfurl across the land!"—The Tianqi Era, the age of the empire, has begun!

24. 424 残 The Broken Imperial Seal 残玺 Long Chu龙杵Urban900k WordsCompleted “Anger is commonplace, but a smiling man is inscrutable...” Inspired by a hidden chapter of real history, this tells the story of a wild strategic-level scientist’s rise and growth. The premise is fresh, fantastical yet grounded in reality, and encompasses history, the workplace, the military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, elaborate schemes, murder, and modern high-stealth espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity aerospace electronic warfare. The ending 5.8kReads8.5Score683Shelves

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    A high-quality, completed novel, a hardcore work by a science and engineering enthusiast. It starts slowly but builds to a stellar, mind-bending plot, blending fantasy, realism, suspense, and brain-teasing elements. The subject matter is novel and logically rigorous, with no time-travel, reincarnation, system, or cheat codes. The narrative is humorous, smooth, and concise. The content covers history, workplace, military, technology, national security, criminal investigation, scheming, murder, and high-tech espionage, hacking, and electronic warfare. The ending features a profound twist. Tailor-made for seasoned readers; if you don't enjoy it, I'll kill myself!

25. 425 大 The Great Ming's Lord of the Seas 大明镇海王 Arctic Roasted Sweet Potato北极烤地瓜Historical2.1M WordsOngoing [Ming dynasty, soul transmigration, saving the Crown Princess, saving Zhu Ying, saving Zhu Biao, saving Empress Ma, saving Xu Da, saving Lan Yu] Zhang Wuxian transmigrates to the eleventh year of Hongwu. He plans to lie flat and do nothing, but his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder won’t let him tolerate anything “illogical,” so he has to fix it all. Even more absurdly, he has a System in his head that automatically provides solutions and supplies every time his compulsions flare up, and it d 2.3kReads—Score192Shelves

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    A meticulously researched and well-written historical novel. Also known as "The Ming Dynasty: I Really Just Want to Lie Down," "Hongwu: Your Majesty, I'm Ill," "The Attending Physician of the Ming Dynasty," and "The King of Zhenhai of the Ming Dynasty." Zhang Wuxian, a 36-year-old entrepreneur who failed, transmigrates to the eleventh year of the Hongwu Emperor's reign, becoming a spirited 20-year-old. He initially wanted to live a carefree life, but his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder prevented him from seeing anything "unreasonable"—wrong grain prices had to be changed, backward medical care had to be changed, the weak army had to be changed, and even if the Ming Dynasty didn't conquer the world, it had to be changed. Even more absurdly, he had a system in his head that automatically provided solutions and resources whenever his obsessive-compulsive disorder flared up, all free of charge. Thus—he saved the critically ill Crown Princess Chang, and Chang Yuchun's daughter survived; he vaccinated the eldest grandson of the emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying, and the child who should have died at the age of eight was alive and kicking; he gave Empress Ma an IV drip to save her when she was critically ill, and Zhu Yuanzhang's most beloved woman lived for another twenty years; he diagnosed Zhu Biao's terminal illness in advance, and the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty did not die young. With these four men alive, the history of the Ming Dynasty was completely rewritten—the Jianwen Emperor was gone, the Jingnan Rebellion was over, and the Lan Yu case was a thing of the past. Empress Ma adopted him as her godson, calling him "this is my son" to everyone she met; Zhu Biao and Zhu Di addressed him as brothers, one calling him "my virtuous brother" and the other "brother-in-law"; Xu Da offered his daughter in marriage to him, making him the son-in-law of the Duke of Wei; Lan Yu regarded him as his savior, even taking a knife for him in court. Zhu Yuanzhang patted him on the shoulder and said, "The most diligent person I've ever met is you." Zhang Wuxian replied tearfully, "Your Majesty, I'm not diligent... I'm ill!" Later, he led Zheng He to conquer the Iwami Silver Mine, crossed the Pacific Ocean to discover the Americas, and planted the Ming Dynasty's flag all over the world. On the day the Ming Dynasty unified the world, he could finally retire. But a tree in the courtyard was planted crookedly...

26. 426 汉 Emperor Wu of Han Is My Dad, and My Brother Is Liu Ju. I'm Going to Lie Flat! 汉武帝是我爹，我哥刘据，躺平！ Salty Fish Three Three咸鱼三三Historical328k WordsCompleted [The System plays a minor role + no female lead. Please skip if that bothers you!!] He transmigrates as Liu Bo, the fifth son of Emperor Wu of Han and the Prince of Changyi. In a few years, he’ll die of illness, and he’ll also be the one who sets the Witchcraft Crisis in motion. His family line truly does have the makings of an imperial dynasty. Years later, his son will become the Marquis of Haihun, reigning as emperor for 27 days and making over a thousand disastrous decisions. So what should 2.5kReads9.0Score145Shelves
27. 427 汉 Emperor Wu of Han: The Huo Clan's Twin Stars 汉武：霍氏双星 Su Yuehe宿月禾Historical176k WordsOngoing (Emperor Wu of Han era, reborn, with an emphasis on daily life and brotherly affection) (Updates paused while the work undergoes ongoing revisions. Major rewrite!!!) Huo Guang was reborn. As he lay dying in his previous life, he had foreseen the crisis that would one day befall the Huo clan. But he had never imagined that the emperor he had personally raised would be so ruthless and merciless. The nine branches of the Huo clan were wiped out, and even his elder brother's only two grandsons were 919Reads—Score101Shelves

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    Who understands?! This book, *Han Wu: The Twin Stars of the Huo Clan*, completely captivated me 😭 Huo Guang is reborn at 13, and the first thing he sees when he opens his eyes is the living Huo Qubing, instantly bursting into tears. In his previous life, he watched helplessly as the entire Huo clan was wiped out, losing even his elder brother's only two grandsons, and was reborn with a belly full of regret. In this life, he must hold tightly to his brother's sleeve to protect him, and also fill in all the pitfalls of the Huo family. He must both accompany his brother in sweeping away the Xiongnu and guard against the ruthless methods of the emperor. The brotherhood is both sweet and heart-wrenching ✨, the historical timeline is so exciting it'll make you stomp your feet, and you simply can't stop reading! 🔥

28. 428 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 615Reads8.3Score130Shelves

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    [Tomato Edition of the Records of the Grand Historian + A Boon for Audiophiles + Based on Historical Materials + Novelistic Writing Style] A multi-million-word epic from the creation of the world by Pangu to the abdication of the last emperor, without fabrication or padding, offering both historical truth and delicate interest. The book covers everything from the abdication and conquests of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the hegemony and turmoil of Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han; from the elegant spirit of the Wei and Jin Dynasties to the prosperous era of the Sui and Tang Dynasties; from the bustling city life and battlefields of the Song and Yuan Dynasties to the palace intrigues of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, finally concluding with the desolate figure of the last emperor leaving the stage of history, telling you the story of Chinese history from beginning to end.

29. 429 昭 Blazing Phoenix of Zhaoyang 昭阳烈凰 Pure Heart, No Questions素心无问Ancient Romance326k WordsOngoing The final years of the Sui dynasty were a time of chaos, with war raging everywhere. When Li Xiuning opened her eyes, she had returned to the age of fifteen. In her previous life, she was a heroine who helped found the Tang dynasty, fighting alongside her father and brothers to conquer the land, yet the history books devoted only a few scant lines to her. In this life, she swears to rewrite her fate. She will not only protect her family, but also claim a place of her own amid the turmoil. Under 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Against the backdrop of the chaotic end of the Sui Dynasty and the raging flames of war, a legendary woman—Li Xiuning—emerged. This new book, *Zhaoyang Liehuang*, takes you on a journey through history, witnessing the rise and struggle of a heroine. Li Xiuning, the daughter of a duke, should have been a delicate woman waiting to be married. However, fate sent her back to her coming-of-age ceremony, giving her a chance to rewrite her destiny. In her previous life, she assisted her father and brothers in conquering the world, yet she received only a few brief mentions in historical records. In this life, she vows not only to protect her family but also to carve out her own place in this chaotic world, writing her own legend. Political Intrigue: Undercurrents surge within Chang'an City. The Prince of Qi's schemes, the power struggle between the Eastern Palace and the Yuwen family, Emperor Yang's suspicions… all forces are eyeing the city covetously. Li Xiuning, a woman who should have stayed away from political struggles, quietly orchestrates her plans, becoming the one holding the pieces. Heroic Spirit: On the battlefield, Li Xiuning displays courage and wisdom no less than that of men. She not only preserved her family but also carved out her own place in the chaotic world. Love and hate intertwine: In turbulent times, love is especially precious. Li Xiuning's love and hate with various heroes adds a touch of tenderness and color to this book. Patriotism: Faced with a shattered land, Li Xiuning always held onto her patriotism. She fought not only for her family but also for the common people. Her legendary story will forever be remembered. *Zhaoyang Liehuang* is not only a historical novel but also a magnificent epic about courage, wisdom, and patriotism. This book will take you through the legendary life of a heroine, allowing you to feel her resilience and perseverance in a chaotic world. Let us follow in Li Xiuning's footsteps and witness her glory and honor in a turbulent era!

30. 430 提 Logging Into the Three-Body World Early 提前登陆三体世界 Tales of the Beginning元初物语Historical1.1M WordsOngoing In this turbulent parallel world, the protagonist drowns and transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty, becoming a major slave owner during the transition from slavery to feudal society. After witnessing the cruelty of slavery, he resolves to change the world, but Heaven cannot bear to treat all living things as mere straw dogs. With the help of a System, the protagonist takes part in the Qin conquest of the six states, the Chu-Han Contention, Wang Mang’s reforms, the founding of the Eastern Han, the Thr 48Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 431 如 How to Save Germany 如何拯救德意志 The Copycat's No. 1 Wen Leihu Ke Unit文抄列文虎克一号机Historical1.9M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to 1901, Han Si unwittingly saves Wilhelm II, the last emperor of the German Empire. Since he's accidentally gotten involved with the Kaiser, he'll have to find a way to save Germany in order to avoid a miserable fate later on. 2.5kReads9.0Score129Shelves
32. 432 那 The Scenic Spots He Takes People To Are Archaeological Sites 那货带去的景区能考古 The One Who Holds the Brush执笔之人Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Published and available to buy everywhere online, published under the title A Planar Travel Agency] [Changing history's regrets + patriotic spirit] Jiang Ye inherits a travel agency on the verge of bankruptcy and becomes a tour guide. But the attractions he takes his tourists to are anything but ordinary. Other guides take people to scenic, officially rated 4A and 5A attractions. The places Jiang Ye visits are either the Qin Dynasty two thousand years ago, the Great Ming Dynasty five hundred ye 63.3kReads9.0Score7.7kShelves

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    🍋🍋So funny. Not only does it take people through time travel, but it also exchanges materials and buys things with those other worlds. There is a family, a country, a country, a country, a country, a country, a country, a country, a country, a country, a country, a country, a cheat for Qin Shihuang, and all kinds of other worlds. The ancient and modern worlds are very interesting.

33. 433 这EN This Great Wei Could Also Bear the Xiahou Name 这大魏，亦可姓夏侯 Han Xiaochun Steals Ribbonfish韩小春偷带鱼Historical1.8M WordsCompleted In the late Three Kingdoms period, the realm is divided among three powers. The Wei imperial clan is dwindling, while the great families watch hungrily from the sidelines. Xiahou Xian is reborn as Cao Cao's grandson. As a third-generation official of Wei, he will never let the Sima clan seize the imperial throne in this life. Sima Yi: Even if I wanted to seize power, where are my trusted followers? And where are my sons? Sima Shi: Father, when will I be able to enter government service? Sima 15.8kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
34. 434 重 Reborn: Bloodshed on the Eastern Front 重生之血战在东线 ayaukiUrban4.0M WordsOngoing A second lieutenant is reborn on the Eastern Front of the Soviet-German War. Follow Valery as he fights through one bloody Eastern Front battle after another and forges a legendary story of his own. 19kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
35. 435 大 The Song Dynasty Textile Worker 大宋纺织工 Revised Version修正版Historical1.6M WordsOngoing This story takes place in an era very much like the historical Northern Song dynasty. Its physical world is also very similar to Earth as readers know it, composed of the elements on the periodic table. There is no spiritual energy and no ghosts. The only invisible thing is electricity. The protagonist’s golden finger is the ability to gain knowledge, though he needs some kind of medium to obtain it. This is a story with multiple female characters. It explores feelings, but not romance. There is 730Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical time-travel novel written from the perspective of an ordinary person. It respects history because the era it takes place in is almost contemporaneous with the Water Margin, but it lacks the characters, martial arts, and system found in the Water Margin. However, the protagonist can acquire technological knowledge from the future through a roundabout route.

36. 436 汉 Emperor Wu of Han: This Transmigrator Has Some Nerve 汉武帝：这个穿越者太敢说 I Want to Eat Mangosteen我要吃山竹Historical2.4M WordsCompleted The good news: He transmigrated to the Han Dynasty with a head full of knowledge and met Huo Qubing, the Marquis of Champion. The bad news: He landed on a battlefield, where a Han army was about to be ambushed and wiped out by the Xiongnu, while its commanding general was preparing to flee. After struggling with the decision, Lu Ming chose to reveal that he was a transmigrator and help General Wei Qing turn the ambush around and wipe out the Xiongnu. Emperor Wu of Han: How can you prove you’re a 8.9kReads8.8Score718Shelves
37. 437 万 In the Thirty-Eighth Year of Wanli, I Became the Princess Who Guards the Nation 万历三十八年，我成了镇国公主 The River-Tracing Lantern Bearer溯河燃灯者Ancient Romance703k WordsOngoing Tags: #MingDynastyPowerStruggles #RebornAsAPrincess #RigorousHistoricalResearch #SolvingAndInvestigatingCases #HouseholdAndCourtIntrigue #InfrastructureAndReform Beneath the tiny body of a child lies the soul of a forty-year-old who has seen it all. Everyone takes her for an innocent little girl, indulging and patronizing her without a second thought. But they don't know that behind those seemingly clear childlike eyes, she has already seen through the ills plaguing the Ming Dynasty. Illegal k 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one has no rating, but it's a dream come true for history buffs. Unlike other historical novels, the female lead is definitely intelligent, and there are no villains, only characters with different stances.

38. 438 四 Siheyuan: From Hong Kong Island Hoodlum to Patriotic Tycoon 四合院：从港岛混混到爱国大亨 The Chicken Wing That Doesn't Turn Invisible不隐形的鸡翅膀子Urban1.9M WordsCompleted New title: 1950: I Use Smuggling to Support the New China. A period novel, not a Siheyuan story. [No System] + [Not a Saint] + [Multiple Film and TV Worlds] + [Please Don't Mix Up the Characters or Timelines] + [Period Novel] + [Building a Powerful Nation Through Technology] My soul lands in the body of a minor gang boss in 1950 Hong Kong. From the start, I have Kowloon Walled City, and I use smuggling to funnel resources to my homeland! From a low-level gang boss anyone could bully to a red tyc 3.9kReads8.4Score404Shelves

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    The quality is very high; neither the protagonist nor the antagonist loses their intelligence, and the overall flow is very smooth.

39. 439 开 From the Start, I Take Yang Guifei by Force, Then Bring Peace to the Tang Dynasty 开局强纳杨贵妃，还给大唐太平年 Master Of Mingzhi Mountain明知山山主Historical1.5M WordsOngoing No System. Real court intrigue. Meticulously researched. Faced with the three-way struggle between Li Longji, Li Heng, and Li Chu, and a value system already beginning to collapse, how will Li Tan, after transmigrating, restore the glory of the Tang Dynasty, step by step? In real history, no one was an NPC. Everyone chose the option that served their own interests best. A genuinely satisfying story told with historical realism. The Xuanwu Gate succession tradition has found its most outstanding 78.9kReads8.2Score10.2kShelves
40. 440 大 Ming Dynasty Overseas Soldier: Slapping Chongzhen from the Start 大明海外悍卒：开局掌掴崇祯 Zuo Xiaotu Bai左小兔白Historical211k WordsOngoing [Alternate History] + [Parallel World] + [Great Ming] + [System] + [Multiple Heroines] On the nineteenth day of the third month of the seventeenth year of Chongzhen’s reign, a white silk noose atop Coal Hill was about to bring an era to an end. Just as Chongzhen kicked away the stone he was standing on, a lowly soldier from a Great Ming overseas garrison teleported back and slapped him across the face! “Die? Who gave you permission to die?!” “Dying is easy. The hard part is living to fight the Q 3Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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    This book is absolutely brilliant! I'm completely engrossed in it, everyone should click on it!

41. 441 锦 The Splendor of the Tang Dynasty: My Father Is Li Shimin 锦绣盛唐：我的父亲是李世民 The King Sent Me to Eat Vegetarian大王叫我来吃斋Historical4.1M WordsCompleted My surname is Li, my given name is Tai, my courtesy name is Huibao, and my childhood name is Qingque. I am the legitimate second son of Emperor Taizong of the Great Tang. My mother is Empress Wende, and my uncle is Zhangsun Wuji. I was favored above all the princes from a young age, and as I grew up, I proved to be exceptionally talented and brilliant. My useless elder brother, the crown prince, ruined himself and lost his position. Naturally, I am the most suitable, reasonable, and legitimate h 2.1kReads9.2Score269Shelves

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    The Three Kingdoms, Tang, Song, Southern Dynasties, and Ming Dynasties—these are some of the best historical novels I've read, representing the pinnacle of their respective dynasties!

42. 442 炊 A Woman Joins the Mess Hall 炊事班来了个女同志 I'm Sang Sang我系桑桑呀Modern Romance979k WordsCompleted Meng Jinzhang never imagined that a moment of kindness spent saving someone would leave him with a wife. Changpu never imagined that one day she would leave her village in such an unbelievable way, then travel farther and farther and climb higher and higher. 10.4kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    🌵A historical novel with no exaggeration, using ordinary people to reveal the background of the era. The author's characters are all well-developed, allowing the reader to feel the turmoil of the time and people's anxiety about their lives.

43. 443 不 No Offenses Against Jin 不轨于晋 Prince of Kaiyang开阳郡王Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Who in history has never had regrets? Zhang Ao, the King of Zhao in the early Western Han dynasty, originally lived in the shadow of Liu Bang’s purge of kings with different surnames, spending his days in constant fear, never knowing whether he would see the next day. Heaven gave him a second chance to be reborn, in the form of Zhang Gui more than four hundred years later. Unfortunately, he now faced an even darker and more degenerate age of Wei and Jin. And so begins a tale of saving a world wh 804Reads—Score101Shelves

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    I still highly recommend this book. The author writes with an exceptionally rigorous and meticulous style, ensuring that everything—official titles, systems, geography, figures, words, actions, and customs—corresponds precisely to historical records, demonstrating their dedication. Importantly, everything is logically sound, consistent with historical context and the thinking of ancient people; there are no mindless plot devices. The plot and writing are both excellent, making it a book you can read again and again.

44. 444 我 I Pull the Strings Behind the Scenes in the Great Qin 我在大秦当幕后导演 Gold-Swallowing Beast y吞金兽yAncient Romance324k WordsOngoing [No romance] [Light comedy early on] [Court intrigue from the middle onward] [Playing the fool to catch the tiger] Guys! I transmigrated!!! Good news: I transmigrated as the emperor’s sister!!! Bad news: I became Qin Shi Huang’s sister?! Everyone knows the Qin Dynasty fell after its second emperor, and Ziying was King of Qin for only 46 days!!! Ying Nanxing, a modern history PhD and Ziying’s younger sister, wakes up transmigrated as an obscure member of the Qin imperial clan. She originally pla —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No romantic pairing, meticulous research, even the location matches the dynasty [laughing emojis] [laughing emojis] [laughing emojis] [laughing emojis] [laughing emojis]

45. 445 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrate as the Chongzhen Emperor, Starting with a Rope 大明：穿越崇祯帝，开局一根绳 An Illiterate Writes a Novel文盲写小说Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Ruthless Combat + War] Good news: Zhu Lian transmigrated and became Zhu Youjian, the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty. Bad news: It was the tenth day of the third month of Chongzhen’s seventeenth year, just seven days before Li Zicheng’s rebels stormed the outer city. The Ming dynasty was already on the brink of collapse, in grave danger. The Jurchens threatened from the north, rebels from the west, with one natural disaster after another an 58.6kReads9.3Score6.1kShelves
46. 446 执 Holding the Song Dynasty 执宋 Dreaming of Ascending to Heaven Long Agoing畴昔梦登天ingHistorical1.1M WordsCompleted [History + One Heroine + Imperial Examinations + Northern Song Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue] After transmigrating to the Northern Song dynasty in the fourth year of the Qingli era, Xu Xiu finds himself facing hellish difficulty from the start. Cast aside by his family and humiliated at school, he uses his wits to turn the tables. All he wanted was to live as a carefree man of means, but he is unexpectedly swept into the currents of history. At Huazhou Academy, he witnesses the creation of 7kReads8.9Score877Shelves

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    I think these books are quite good.

47. 447 隋 Sui-Tang: My Client Is Yang Guang 隋唐：我的甲方是杨广 Morning and Noon晨午Historical413k WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the Sui and Tang era, and my client is the tyrant Yang Guang! And I’m the ultimate contractor, the only one who can make his mad dreams a reality! He builds the Grand Canal, a boon for generations to come, but at the cost of public outrage? I establish the Canal Bureau, making bonds a runaway hit as merchants across the land scramble to become shareholders in the empire! He invades Goguryeo with boundless ambition, but at the cost of mountains of corpses? I build an Iron Fortr 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    10,000 Words daily! Key highlights at a glance: ✨ Hardcore infrastructure: Building canals with bonds, governing the country with data. ✨ Tyrant transformation: Turning Yang Guang from a tyrant into a "partner". ✨ Imperial conquest: Suppressing rebellions, destroying the Turks, and conquering Goguryeo! ✨ Strong couple: Focusing on business with Princess Nanyang, not just romance.

48. 448 1 1912: Sweep Through a Chaotic Era with My Arsenal 1912：我靠军火库横扫乱世 Break the Horse, Raise the Spear, Pacify the World破马长枪平天下Urban946k WordsOngoing Late Qing dynasty, the third year of Xuantong, Rong County, Sichuan. Gunfire echoes across the land. A world in turmoil is coming, and the nation is on the brink of collapse. Chen Feng, a soldier in the Jiaolong Special Operations Assault Team, opens his eyes to find that he has transmigrated into this turbulent era, where human life is worth less than grass. Bandits run rampant within the country, and mutinous soldiers burn and slaughter. The Qing court is corrupt, while foreign powers circle l 19.7kReads6.7Score1.1kShelves

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    Looking for a book to read! A Republican-era warlord novel where the protagonist is a time traveler. It doesn't drastically alter history; instead, it uses a modern perspective to plan and train troops, gradually building up from a local power base. It includes political intrigue, warfare, and territorial expansion, with a steady pace and avoiding a simplistic feel. 🤭 [Already hooked][Already hooked]

49. 449 临 The Hidden Actor of Lin'an 临安戏隐 The Mysterious Qiuchi神秘的秋迟Historical447k WordsCompleted [Me, a spoiled good-for-nothing: it’s all an act] After being reborn as the son of a Southern Song military officer, Zhang Ziyan decides to lie flat and make trouble for his father as a career. He raises fighting cocks, walks his dogs, and spends money like water. Lin’an City knows him as a complete waste of space. Everyone laughs at him: “Other than having a good father, what can you even do?” But they don’t know that... The imperial wine Jade Pot Spring is his creation, and its sky-high profit 173Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    🔥Southern Song Dynasty🔥Political Intrigue🔥Playboy🔥Highly recommended by a 15-year veteran reader. Not mindless, well-written, a heartwarming team—truly a great read. [Please update more frequently!][Please update more frequently!]

50. 450 大 Great Qin: The Ruthless Chancellor, Whom the First Emperor Begs Not to Kill 大秦：最狠丞相，始皇求我别杀了 Never Saw the Moon of Qin不曾见秦时月Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless + The Protagonist Is a Master Schemer + No Romance + Career-Focused Protagonist] After transmigrating into the Great Qin dynasty, Liu Bai rose straight to the position of Great Qin's Left Chancellor. From the start, he had seven thousand surrendered rebels buried alive. When he returned to Xianyang, everyone was sharpening their knives, ready to impeach the chancellor. Only then did they realize it was all just the beginning. “Your Majesty, Left Chancellor Liu Bai beat Zha 32.3kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves

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    It should fit. I really like the first book; the main character is very likable.

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