A Collection of Historical Transmigration Novels Set in Ancient Times 历史穿越古代小说集合

1. 1 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 27.3kReads8.2Score2k14d adds

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   "A beautiful wife assigned by the government can actually offset taxes? A poor hunter readily agrees, thus beginning his thrilling yet sweet farming life! Braving the snow to hunt in the mountains, he encounters a snow leopard blocking his path, but his hunting dogs provide assistance, resulting in a bountiful harvest 🐾. His impoverished thatched hut is revitalized because of her. Clearing land for farming, taming animals for hunting, and working together to overcome obstacles—watch how this grassroots hunter rises to power and dominates! This unconventional farming novel is absolutely addictive! 📖✨ Highly recommended, you simply can't stop reading!"

2. 2 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical728k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.8kReads8.8Score19514d adds

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   [Alternate Dynasty + Time Travel + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Chopped-Off Cheat] High school student Tian Shu wakes up to find himself transported to an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with concern. 😅 In this chaotic feudal era, noble families hold power. The system is practically useless, and his sisters-in-law each have their own agendas. Born into poverty, can he defy fate and rise to power, leaving his mark on history? Or will he be unable to escape his destiny, becoming a pathetic cannon fodder, a sacrifice for others?

3. 3 贞 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 Enlightenment on the Way悟途Historical7.7M WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 117.7kReads9.2Score6.8k14d adds

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   It's good, but the author kept it too short. Could you please update more? 🙂

4. 4 娘 Mother, Please Stop Trying to Find Me a Concubine 娘，真的别给儿子纳妾啦 White Dragon, Don't Lurk白龙勿潜Historical909k WordsOngoing Multiple heroines + alternate world + political intrigue + satisfying power fantasy Shen Zhi'an transmigrates into an ancient family of merchants as its only son. To ensure the Shen family line continues, his mother is intent on taking concubines for him so he can father a dozen sons. Shen Zhi'an's own dream is to live as a spoiled young master. But the world is in turmoil, and the Jiangnan Shen family has become a target of the imperial court. Shen Zhi'an has no choice but to flee. In Great Zho 5.3kReads—Score37214d adds
5. 5 穿 Transmigrating into the Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Win an Investment from the Mi Family 穿越三国：开局获得糜家投资 No One Is Nice Without a Reason w无事献殷勤wHistorical1.6M WordsOngoing He wakes up as the son of Liu Yao, the Three Kingdoms' “unluckiest man,” with only a year to prepare? In history, his father was mediocre, defeated, and killed in battle. His own brief appearance as a “filial son” barely left a mark. Faced with a nightmarish start, Liu Ji grins: “Perfect. I'll be the one calling the shots in Jiangdong!” Persuade his father? No, guide him. Using “prophecies” drawn from his knowledge of the future, he gradually becomes the “heaven-sent prodigy” his father can't do 48.9kReads7.6Score5.3k14d adds
6. 6 安 The Chronicles of Anton 安东志 Minor Official of the Border City边城小吏Historical697k WordsOngoing When Fang Muchuan was thirteen, he stood on the walls of Lin'an and asked Zhao Wenxiu, “Grandfather, what's beyond the mountains?” “Annan. And beyond that, the sea.” He had no idea that one day he would lead the elite soldiers of the garrison across those mountains. In the tenth year of Chongzhen's reign, the Ming dynasty was battered by storms. Garrison officers embezzled soldiers' pay and seized military farmland, driving soldiers and their families to flee in droves. To the north, the Jurchen 67Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Good job, author! The protagonist is intelligent and not overly sentimental.

7. 7 丁 A Child-Free Couple Transmigrates to Ancient Times and Raises Eight Kids 丁克夫妻穿越古代养了8个娃 Xi Yu犀渔Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted Chen Xuening and Zhai Kun had been a loving middle-aged couple for over twenty years. Both had grown up in an orphanage, where even having enough to eat was considered a blessing. They struggled through childhood with too little food and clothing, then worked hard to build a comfortable family fortune. But it seemed Heaven had no intention of rewarding their efforts: after twenty years of marriage, they still had no children. Eventually, they accepted their fate. They thought that if Heaven was 5.8kReads9.2Score83114d adds

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   Four time-travel stories set in ancient times, each one is excellent! Fans of time-travel historical fiction should definitely check these out! 🤭

8. 8 穿 Transmigrated to a World in Chaos, the Farm Girl Fights Famine and Raises Her Child 穿越乱世农女，逃荒种田养娃忙 Mischievous Little Wallet淘气的小皮夹Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted Fu Lingyao opens her eyes to find herself transmigrated into the body of a peasant girl in ancient times. Her family is dirt poor, and the country is in the grip of famine and chaos. There's no water or food, and even the trees on the mountain have been burned to the ground. What? At a time like this, with food supplies running low, she's already several months pregnant? Fu Lingyao refuses to panic. At last, her agricultural skills from her previous life can come in handy. And with her incredibl 142Reads8.7Score—14d adds
9. 9 全 My Whole Clan Is Exiled? I'll Get Rich Through Farming 全族流放？我靠种植发家致富了 Orange Orange Orange Orange橘橘橘橘子Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Male lead, golden finger, lighthearted, exile and farming] Ji Changying was a walking encyclopedia of plants. Her remarkable abilities caught the attention of an experimental research base. They spent two years and sent ten skilled fighters to capture her. In the end, she blew up their base, but something went wrong, and she died too. When Ji Changying opened her eyes again, she had become the little fool of the Ji family in Lianhua Village. Her parents were loving, and her family was harmoniou 26.1kReads9.2Score3.6k14d adds
10. 10 我 I Turned My Superstitious Father into the Chief Councilor 我把神棍老爹卷成首辅 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 22.8kReads9.5Score2.8k14d adds

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    Have you ever thought about what would happen if you traveled back to ancient times, without a system, without any cheat codes, and you weren't a PhD in physics or chemistry, nor a historian—just an ordinary person from the future. All your knowledge was limited to movies, television, and short video platforms. How would you live? (This is an excellent historical fiction, logically clear and with a tight plot.)

11. 11 三 Three Kingdoms: My Laid-Back Strategist 三国：我的咸鱼军师 Ink Wears Away, Leaving the Scent of Words墨损文香Historical4.5M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] + [Farming] + [No Harem] Li You, a history student, transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms and unexpectedly strikes up a friendship with Guo Jia. Serving Liu Bei and waging war across the land, watch how this cunning student creates a legend unlike any other in the Three Kingdoms. Zhuge Liang: “Li Bochuan is a heaven-gifted genius. I am no match for him.” Cao Cao: “If only I had known Bochuan's talent sooner. Things would never have come to this.” Guo Jia: “All that talk about Li B 30.5kReads9.1Score2.6k14d adds
12. 12 老 I Spent Three Years Helping the Poor. This Is Great Qin? 老子扶贫三年，这是大秦？ Great Lord Mao毛神大大Historical1.5M WordsOngoing "Lucid waters and lush mountains are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver!" "There's no such thing as true poverty, only resources that haven't been put to use and people who haven't received help." "To alleviate poverty, you have to adapt to local customs, respect the people, and help them." Before setting off, Zhao Long memorized these three sayings from the seasoned town chief, who had spent thirty years fighting poverty. Alone, he set out for Zhao Village, a poor settlement deep in th 9kReads8.8Score79314d adds
13. 13 我 Lying Flat and Slacking Off in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐躺平摆烂 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Tan transmigrated into the body of Li Longji's grandson. Kept under close watch, he had no choice but to act like a spoiled, reckless wastrel so no one would suspect a thing. When the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, Li Tan used the prestige he had earned defending Tong Pass to enter Chang'an and force Li Longji to appoint him Supreme Commander of the Imperial Guard. Thus began the Tang dynasty's game of power. A scheming and ruthless emperor followed the same path as Li Shimin and ascended the 11.1kReads8.8Score78514d adds
14. 14 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 122.5kReads9.4Score12.7k14d adds
15. 15 晋 Mountains and Rivers Stained with Jin Blood 晋血山河 Eagle with Wings Outstretched鹰隼展翅Historical1.9M WordsOngoing In the fourth year of Yongjia, the military strength of the Western Jin had been exhausted by sixteen years of brutal civil war. Taking advantage of the moment, the surrounding tribes rose up: Liu Yuan, Liu Cong, Shi Le, Wang Mi... Countless warlords of the troubled age laughed wildly as barbarian cavalry swept across the Central Plains like a whirlwind. An age of utter darkness was about to begin. The Han population in the north fell by two-thirds, and the Han people entered their first great e 3.3kReads8.9Score27214d adds
16. 16 大 The Han Empire: Emperor Liu Hong 大汉帝国之大帝刘宏 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Emperor Ling of Han was the last emperor of the Han Dynasty to wield real power. Though he could have changed the course of history, he instead became the root cause of the Han Dynasty's downfall. By a twist of fate, a modern-day top history student is reborn at the end of the Han Dynasty as Emperor Liu Hong. Watch as he gathers the greatest talents of the era and builds an unparalleled legacy. 19.9kReads9.0Score1.8k14d adds
17. 17 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 17kReads8.2Score1k14d adds

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! 😄

18. 18 我 I Took the Pinduoduo Mall and Swept Across the 17th Century 我带着拼夕夕商城，横扫17世纪 Crazy Elephant疯狂的大象Historical411k WordsCompleted [Pinduoduo System + Satisfying Farming Story + Decisive and Ruthless!] After transmigrating to the end of the Ming dynasty, the scholar Qin discovers that he has a System. Apart from modern weapons and some oddities, it has just about everything! “What, the Qing have a hundred thousand cavalry? Sorry, I have an invincible army of a hundred thousand off-road motorcycles!” “What, you have plenty of siege weapons? Sorry, I have a siege army made up of giant road rollers, bulldozers, and excavators! 304Reads6.8Score—14d adds
19. 19 水 Water Margin: Those Good-for-Nothings Need a Decent Big Brother 水浒汉窝囊废因为他们缺个好哥哥 Fish Floating on the Water鱼儿水上飘Historical1.1M WordsOngoing (There are lots of people outside, so I’m getting down on my knees here. Come in and take a look, will you? Consider it a little silver for your big brother!) From the start, Zhao Changsheng broke one of Gao Yanei’s legs. His destination was Liangshan, where he would change those bold men, each one full of life and character. He would take the best and discard the worst! He would find Yue Fei, erase the humiliation of Jingkang, and reclaim the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun! He would build a new 4.8kReads7.8Score36514d adds

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    The pinnacle of recent historical fiction! Famous scenes such as Zhao Changsheng beating up Gao Yanei, Lin Chong rushing to the scene, and the lackeys flattering him are etched into the characters and atmosphere to the core. The author's skillful writing is truly impressive.

20. 20 朕 I Hold Court in the Modern Era 朕在现代开朝会 Cai Meng, Who Loves Spicy Rabbit Diced Stir-Fry爱吃爆炒兔丁的蔡猛Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A villa connects to a thousand years of history, bringing emperors such as Ying Zheng, Liu Bang, Li Shimin, and Zhu Yuanzhang together. After witnessing the agony of fallen dynasties, they personally venture into chaotic times to change rulers and assist in governing, reverse the fate of their dynasties, and open up countless prosperous timelines for China. 16Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 21 大 Great Ming: In Hongwu’s Reign, I’ll Be True to My Country and My Love 大明：人在洪武，不负家国不负卿 Heart-Locked Beauty封心美少女Historical564k WordsOngoing [Great Ming] [Transmigration] [One Heroine] [Humorous] [Passionate] [A Loving Father and Devoted Son, Brothers Who Treat Each Other with Respect] In the second year of Hongwu, a little hellion no one dared control appeared in the imperial palace at Yingtian: Zhu Su, the Hongwu Emperor's fifth son, just nine years old. He climbed trees to raid birds' nests, tormented eunuchs, drove Empress Ma to distraction, and kept Zhu Yuanzhang running in circles. He was always bouncing around, and everyone in 601Reads—Score13214d adds

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    I highly recommend this book. The protagonist's body is only nine years old, but his mind is that of an adult. He's constantly running around and causing trouble in the palace, giving Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma a real headache. I've watched the scenes of father and son bickering repeatedly; it's incredibly entertaining.

22. 22 赵 Zhao Qing Rises, I Take Charge 赵卿崛起我当家 Veteran History Failure资深历史学渣Historical217k WordsCompleted Set against the backdrop of the tomb of Zhao Qing of Jin in Taiyuan, the story begins with an astonishing find: among the vast burial goods, warhorses, and chariots lies the skeleton of a man aged between twenty and twenty-two. After failing his thesis defense, Li Huaiyi, a university archaeology student from a coal-mining city who never graduated, unexpectedly transmigrates from the Zhao Qing tomb at the Taiyuan Museum to the state of Jin during the Spring and Autumn period. By a twist of fate, 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An unexpected time-travel incident sends Li Huaiyi, an archaeology dropout, from the artifacts of Zhao Qing's tomb into the turbulent world of the Spring and Autumn Period's Jin State. He becomes an unsung strategist for Zhao Jianzi, using his modern perspective and historical knowledge to gradually turn the tide for the Zhao clan: building Jinyang City, pacifying the northern Rong and Di tribes, implementing the salt and iron trade and the military meritocracy system, and even paving the way for ethnic integration through a marriage alliance with a Chi Di princess. The political intrigues and tragic sacrifices of his close friends teach him the resilience of "clan rise" amidst the chaos. When he fakes his death and returns to the modern world with two thousand years of memories, he not only achieves academic redemption but also brings Zhao Jianzi's indomitable spirit back to the present.

23. 23 科 The Imperial Exams: A Poor Scholar's Journey 科举，寒门读书郎 Upside Down左右颠倒Historical511k WordsOngoing [Imperial examinations + lighthearted + everyday life + one heroine] Li Chengping transmigrated to Daqian, a strange dynasty. He had planned to live off his family in a scenic spot by the mountains and water, but the backbreaking labor service of ancient times terrified him. If he didn't want to work, he'd have to find another way to live. This is the story of a farmer's son who studies for the imperial examinations. Zhang Erniang: “If you could put in the effort to memorize your books while eat 6Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    This is an ancient imperial examination novel, narrating the story of a person who travels back in time to become a commoner, and through continuous hard work and study, participates in the imperial examinations, eventually rising from a lowly child to a high-ranking scholar.

24. 24 科 The Imperial Exam: Top of the Six Tests, Reshaping the Workplace 科举，六元及第整顿职场 Cangbai Beneath the Moon月下苍柏Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (No System, no golden finger, one female lead) (A slow-burn story) In the 21st century, the only person in Tianhai University’s history to earn master’s degrees in both the arts and sciences suddenly transmigrates into the body of a poor farmer’s son in ancient times. Looking at the bare walls of his home and the family who place all their hopes in him, Wang Ping can only gaze at the heavens in speechless resignation. Since all other pursuits are inferior and only scholarship is esteemed, he wi 944Reads7.5Score10714d adds
25. 25 穿 The Long Road to the Imperial Exams as a Farmer's Son 穿成农家子的漫漫科举路 Yuedi月棣Ancient Romance3.7M WordsOngoing He dies unexpectedly, but by Heaven's grace, Zhang Ze is given a new life and born into the womb of a peasant woman. At just five years old, Zhang Ze solemnly tells his parents, “Father, Mother, your little Ze wants to go to school...” Living a decent life in ancient times is incredibly difficult. A simple chill can take your life, not to mention the crushing taxes and forced labor. Zhang Ze understands better than anyone that only earning an official degree can improve his family's life. Even t 2.6kReads7.3Score14214d adds
26. 26 寒 A Poor Scholar’s Rise Begins with Meeting the Miserable Crown Prince 寒门崛起，从遇上苦逼太子开始 Zuo Lan佐蓝Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Imperial Exams for the Poor + No System + Lighthearted + Wits and Strategy] After transmigrating to ancient times, Tang Yin was completely dumbfounded. He'd gone to sleep and woken up as a seven-year-old kid? He lived in Peach Blossom Village, Qingzhou Prefecture, in the Great Ming, and came from a poor family? It was a disastrous start. He had to fight heaven and earth, and even deal with his awful relatives. Determined to escape the mountains, Tang Yin secretly studied at the 6.2kReads7.9Score54314d adds
27. 27 我 I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examinations 我，孙山，科举 Ximen Qizi西门七仔Ancient Romance4.7M WordsOngoing “Imperial exams + transmigration + farming + exams + no space System” “Romance included, devoted male lead. The female lead is his childhood sweetheart, but she appears infrequently. Romance is not the main plot.” “The male lead rises step by step through hard work and good luck.” “The male lead is no good at scheming, but he gets things done and has technical skills.” “The imperial examination system is based on the Ming and Qing dynasties.” After an accident, he is transmigrated into the womb 47.9kReads8.8Score3.2k14d adds
28. 28 我 I Turn My Life Around Through the Imperial Exams 我靠科举逆袭人生 Corn Breakdance玉米扒舞Historical808k WordsCompleted When Li Jingxing wakes up, he finds himself in an unfamiliar place. Around him are crude huts and shabby furniture, and the air carries a faint smell of straw. Looking down, he sees that he is wearing ragged clothes and a pair of straw sandals. All of it leaves him utterly confused. “How did I end up here?” Li Jingxing wonders. Just then, a burst of noise breaks through his thoughts. 2.9kReads8.8Score21914d adds
29. 29 努 I Strive for the Imperial Exams, But My Slacker Dreams Never Change 努力考科举，咸鱼梦想从未改变 A Little Green Ear一只绿耳Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Imperial exams + everyday life + lighthearted] Lu Yang, a rich second-generation heir, wakes up one day as the youngest and most cherished son of the Lu family. This youngest son is a scholar, yet selfish and self-centered, turning a blind eye to his family's sacrifices and caring only about his own future. Lu Yang may be a slacker with little conscience, but he knows who's good to him. He keeps his dream of being a slacker tucked away and works hard to pass the imperial exams, hoping to become 17.6kReads9.1Score1.8k14d adds
30. 30 寒 A Top Scholar Rises from a Humble Family 寒门出了个状元郎 One Luo Ruanyan一萝阮烟Historical1.5M WordsOngoing A graduate student in finance from a top Chinese university transmigrates overnight. His home is bare, his stomach is empty, and everyone is scheming against everyone else. Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born to rule? 2.9kReads8.4Score18814d adds
31. 31 寒 The Poor Scholar: From the Start, I Was Matched with Twin Brides 寒门状元：开局分配双胞胎娘子 The Rock's Charge进击的石头Historical3.2M WordsCompleted This is a dynasty where men rule and women are inferior, and men are extremely scarce. As soon as Yang Jing transmigrates here, the authorities force him to take two wives. They’re twins, both fair-skinned beauties with long legs. Yang Jing admits they’re a treat for the eyes, but there isn’t even enough food in the house to last the night. He simply can’t afford to feed them! There’s no other choice! To improve his family’s life, he has to take the path of studying, learning martial arts, passi 79Reads7.8Score—14d adds
32. 32 寒 The Scholar from a Poor Family 寒门状元 Gentleman of the Green Mountain青山君子Historical2.1M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the family of a common farmer, Ye Xuanmo arrives just as his paternal cousin passes the imperial examination. To revitalize the clan, his cousin invites a teacher to the family to educate the children. In an age when “all trades are base, and only studying is noble,” Ye Xuanmo wants nothing more than to pass the exams and change his family’s circumstances… 3.4kReads8.9Score31414d adds
33. 33 苏 Eunuch Su's Road to the Imperial Exams 苏公公的科举之路 Singing Alone for Joy笙歌独欢Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Chief eunuch Su Weisheng had finally endured his way to retirement, only to die unexpectedly. When he opened his eyes again, he had become a five-year-old child a century later, and all his enemies were dead! His relatives were unkind, and his parents were weak. Su Weisheng consoled himself: At least in this life, I won't have to be a eunuch. I can live with that! He takes on the worst of the family, manages the household, and studies for the imperial examinations. Only after achieving fame and 9kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds
34. 34 科 The Imperial Exams: They All Say I'm the Star of Literature Reborn 科举，他们都说我是文曲星下凡 Lin Tong林桐Historical1.1M WordsOngoing (This book blends elements of the imperial examinations, romance, court politics, bureaucratic intrigue, warfare, and more.) Zhao Lin was the youngest professor of classical Chinese literature in Huaxia. After transmigrating, he becomes a young scholar in the Great Zhou, celebrated as a “star of literary talent” and a “child prodigy.” But the Grand Examiner declares him “frivolous by nature, destined to achieve nothing.” With his reputation on the verge of collapse, he draws on the extraordinary 1.4kReads8.7Score16614d adds
35. 35 走 You Pulled Strings to Make Me a Scholar, and I Passed All Three Exams? 走后门让你成秀才，你连中三元？ Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of A Match Made in Heaven is now available. Search for the author's name, Cai Bibi, on major platforms to buy a copy. Su Yu transmigrates to ancient times. On the day he fails the imperial exam for the fifth time, he marries the Princess of Changle, who has disguised herself as an ordinary girl. Before Su Yu can roll up his sleeves and earn a living to support his lovely wife, news of an imperial exam result that had been overlooked suddenly arrives. From then on, the good news 27.9kReads8.7Score2.9k14d adds
36. 36 农 A Farm Boy's Road to Turning His Life Around Through the Imperial Exams 农家少年科举翻身路 Cherry on the Hillside半山樱桃Historical459k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Hang Yan had always been a top student, but he never managed to make anything of himself. He went from being a beloved prodigy to a wage slave everyone pitied. People said good grades were useless, but then he was reborn in the womb and returned to an era when studying could change your fate. A dilapidated home, a doting family, I, a genius boy, will pass all six imperial examinations and rise to power over the whole court. Go ahead and tell me studying is useless again. I 129Reads8.6Score—14d adds
37. 37 为 To Avoid Getting Beaten, I Started Studying for the Imperial Exams 为了不挨打，开始考科举 Yu Su鱼素Historical1.4M WordsOngoing One day, Shen Qingyun becomes the youngest son of a farming family and thinks he can spend his whole life as a freeloader. But then disaster strikes, and he faces a dire predicament: His eldest brother went off to take a temporary job, but came back dead, wrapped in a straw mat; Other families in the village have several sons, but the Shen family has only him, their sole heir; His shrewish, favoritism-prone mother, his mistreated nieces, and his stooped, adopted father all depend on him; Bearing 1.4kReads8.6Score14914d adds
38. 38 醒 Awakening in the Thirty-Ninth Year of Jiajing 醒在嘉靖三十九年 Hammer and Sickle铁锤加镰刀Historical446k WordsCompleted A modern corporate star transmigrates into the Jiajing Emperor. Using dialectical materialism to see through the mysteries of court politics, and applying Mao’s Selected Works and the mass line, he carves out an unprecedented path of imperial reform amid the deadly power struggles between Yan Song’s faction, the upright officials, and the eunuchs. He seeks no eternal dynasty, only the welfare of all under heaven. 52Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Ming Dynasty is mired in internal and external troubles, with various factions in the court vying for power. The Jiajing Emperor, who has traveled from another era, breaks away from conventional imperial thinking and promotes reforms with the people at his core. The political intrigue is full of tension, making it a good read if you're looking for something to read.

39. 39 博 A Doctoral Student in the Jiajing Era 博士生在嘉靖 Thin Horse in the West Wind at the Edge of the World天涯西风瘦马Historical370k WordsOngoing Japanese pirates ravage the southeastern coast, and the mudflats of Quanzhou are steeped in brine and corpses. In the north, Tatar cavalry pound at the passes, while the soldiers guarding the Nine Frontiers lack proper clothing and have run out of grain and fodder. In court, the Yan faction holds all the power. The Jiajing Emperor hides away in the Western Garden, seeking immortality through alchemy. The sea ban has cut off the people’s livelihoods, yet official and merchant collusion has made s —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is absolutely fantastic! A Ming Dynasty history PhD unexpectedly time-travels and becomes a dying tenant farmer in Quanzhou, arriving during the most chaotic period of the Jiajing reign—a time of immense internal and external troubles: Japanese pirates, Tatars, the Yan Party, and the maritime ban. Without any special abilities, he relies on his historical knowledge to defy fate, boiling seawater to improve salt production, rallying the people to resist pirates, and breaking the maritime ban to secure food supplies. He rises from the bottom to achieve his goal, with a tightly woven plot that's suspenseful and thrilling. You'll be left wanting more after finishing it!

40. 40 大 Great Qian: From the Start, the Court Handed Out Wives! 大乾：开局朝廷发老婆啦 Er Bai二白Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Lin Fan transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty. A dynasty that never existed in history. The court assigns wives, and the authorities arrange marriages. Though he has nothing to his name, his devoted wives never leave his side. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. For the sake of his wives, Lin Fan decides to first secure enough food and clothing, then achieve financial freedom, and finally take control of the world! 364Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    However, she also brought a spoon. Approaching the bedside, the woman asked tremblingly, "Husband, it's inconvenient for me to kneel, could I... Stand..." "..." Lin Fan remained silent, his gaze still lingering on her delicate, beautiful face. The woman carefully scooped up a spoonful, blew on it several times, and then held it to Lin Fan's lips, asking softly, "Husband, is this too hot?" "No, it's not." Only after receiving Lin Fan's answer did the woman carefully feed him the tea from the spoon. Lin Fan stared at the woman, her face flushed, yet she dared not avoid his gaze. The woman addressed him as "husband" and referred to herself as "concubine." She must be his wife. The memories Lin Fan inherited were fragmented; he had pondered for a long time but couldn't discern the woman's identity, only vague information. The woman's name was Su Yan, gentle and compliant, the wife assigned to his predecessor by the court. In this era, there weren't many ways to address a husband; after marriage, women usually called him "husband" and referred to themselves as "concubine." Of course.

41. 41 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 8.7kReads8.6Score64114d adds
42. 42 穿 A Remarkable Life After Transmigrating to Ancient Times 穿越古代后的妖孽人生 There Is Wood on Mount Shanlong杉龙有木Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Power Plays + Farming + A Little Bit of Comedy] The execution platform. Jiang Feng cranes his neck and shouts at the sky. “Hey... Hey... Can you hear me? Which immortal up there sent me to this place?” “Did you get the wrong person?” Jiang Feng looks at the incense stick, almost burned down to its end, and screams in despair. “In a few minutes, I'll lose my head...” “Could I transmigrate one more time, please?” “Waiting for a reply!” “It's urgent!” 18.5kReads8.9Score1.5k14d adds
43. 43 朔 Dragon’s Roar in the Northern Frontier 朔北龙吟 Coffee at 71 Degrees71度的咖啡Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Transmigrated into a frontier army scout, he found himself facing tens of thousands of Tiele cavalry from the start. A series of covert battles and mysteries unfolds around a royal secret: twenty years ago, someone tried to force the Grand Princess into marriage. The emperor enters the game himself, pitting his wits against all the powers at play. Schemes within schemes, plots within plots, each conspiracy linked to the next. See how the protagonist faces this treacherous crisis, growing from a 16.9kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds

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    "The Roar of the Northern Frontier" tells the story of Xu Mu, a border general who turns the tide of battle, wiping out the enemy with a single pot of gunpowder, and having 300,000 iron cavalry kneel before their commander. A good read if you're looking for something to read.

44. 44 当 I Was Given a Wife When I Enlisted, and Conquered the Chaotic World with My Beauties 当兵发老婆，我靠美娇娘称霸乱世 Yaosi Lingjiu Wuyáo妖肆翎酒勿摇Historical226k WordsOngoing [Ming dynasty, multiple heroines, ruthless struggle for supremacy, no System, crushing the Qing dogs, rebellion] “Do soldiers get wives? Living ones, the kind who can have kids?” After his soul lands in the late Ming, he opens his eyes on the verge of starving to death. Desperate for a bite to eat, he spins a tale to the recruiting officer. He only wanted to get enough food to eat, but the new recruits' camp is overrun with bullies, and he can't even get a bowl of sour porridge. Wang Ergou snaps 1Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist's soul transmigrates to the late Ming Dynasty, surviving near death. He uses military boxing to discipline unruly soldiers and motivates them with his wife. The plot is a thrilling and stress-relieving read; a good read if you're looking for something to read.

45. 45 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—14d adds

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    A historical time-travel novel set in the Southern Song Dynasty. The protagonist joins a righteous army to fight against the Jin invaders, witnessing Genghis Khan's growth, and navigating the treacherous political landscape to protect his country. A good read if you're looking for something to read.

46. 46 乱 Claiming an Island as King in a Time of Chaos 乱世占岛为王 BeardMan须根ManHistorical201k WordsCompleted "General, you're finally awake!" A soft, melodious voice reached Chen Nan's ears. He slowly opened his eyes and, through his blurry vision, saw a stunning woman sitting beside the bed, gazing at him with delight. The woman wore a pale blue gauzy dress. Her figure was graceful, and her lovely face was as radiant as a flower in full bloom. Joy sparkled in her beautiful eyes as she watched Chen Nan with concern. Chen Nan's throat felt unbearably dry, and his lips were cracked. He struggled to move 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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47. 47 我 I Want to Be Rich 我要做个有钱人 BeardMan须根ManUrban107k WordsCompleted In 2023, Lin Hua was buried in debt because of the mask shortage during the pandemic. While hiking on Baiyun Mountain, he heard a debt collector harassing him over the phone. He accidentally fell from a high stairway near the summit and crashed into Chen Nan, a simpleton. Their souls switched bodies. There was no transmigrate, no System, no reborn, and no golden finger. It was simply an ordinary soul swap between two people, in a story of urban life, entrepreneurship, romance, and messy love and 20Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 48 沧 The Wandering Hero of Canglang 沧浪侠行 Guest of Huai Sha怀沙客Historical549k WordsOngoing A perfect fusion of history and wuxia! The Chu Kingdom's version of The Legend of the Condor Heroes: an epic of heroes in an age of reform! Some write their poems on silk, while others carve theirs into swords. In the end, history will wash away the blood of heroes in the waters of Canglang. Set against the backdrop of Mi Yuan's unsuccessful efforts to reform and strengthen the Chu Kingdom during the Warring States period, the story brings Zhang Yi, Wei Ran, King Huai of Chu, Zheng Xiu, and the 11Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    This historical martial arts novel radiates a unique brilliance. It perfectly blends the weight of history with the passionate chivalry of the martial arts world.

49. 49 异 A World of Exotic Blossoms 异世繁花 Si Baifeng思白凤Historical766k WordsOngoing The court is rife with intrigue, fragrant secrets linger behind closed doors, and the bustling streets conceal fortunes. Power struggles in a chaotic age intertwine with refined fragrances and elegance. Making his way in an unfamiliar world, Gu Ziying cultivates a garden of blossoms amid the cut and thrust of political scheming. From a down-and-out prince trapped in a predicament, he steadily advances toward the crown prince's path, protecting those dear to him, bringing order to the court, and 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I've saved up for so many days, and now I can kill some free time. My emotions have unconsciously followed the plot.

50. 50 女 Reborn in Women’s Clothing: A Brocade Robe Stuns the Three Kingdoms 女装大佬重生：锦袍惊三国 Yun Moxuan云墨轩儿Historical145k WordsCompleted This novel is a little niche, so if you like it, feel free to enjoy it. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Cao Cao’s son, but gets a cross-dressing System. If it’s not to your taste, please read with an open mind. 1Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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    Reborn in the Three Kingdoms period, the female protagonist transforms into a cross-dressing master, navigating the vortex of power struggles step by step. Amidst the ups and downs of a chaotic world, and the entanglements of love and hate, every page is captivating!

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