Looking for Historical Novels. I Prefer Stories with a Strong Historical Focus 求历史小说，个人比较喜欢偏历史的小说

1. 451 牢 The Fierce Soldier of the Prison Camp 牢军营悍卒 Snow on the Blade刀锋雪Historical1.3M WordsOngoing The animated short drama is now streaming. Search for "Iron Bars, Fierce Prisoners, and a Fight to Rule the World" on Hongguo and watch with confidence. [Blood-Pumping War God] [Power Plays and Ambition] [Warm-Hearted Man] [Rise from the Grassroots] [Multiple Heroines] Jiang Fan, a Special Forces king from the Dragon Kingdom, transmigrates into the body of a heavily punished border prisoner in the Great Jiang Dynasty. He forges a new identity, seizes power, and trains soldiers, surviving amid th 11.6kReads8.8Score1kShelves

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   The historical ones are very interesting; the protagonist's growth is not easy, and the whole plot gets better and better as it goes on.

2. 452 神 The Legend of the Condor Heroes: A Later-Era Chronicle 神雕晚世录 Wanderer Returns at Night游子夜归人Male-Channel Fanfiction990k WordsOngoing Since the book’s “Dragon-Slaying Arc” became clear, most fans of Xiaolongnü have left, but people still report the story, and some readers question whether the characters are out of character: Xiaolongnü is too skilled, Yelü Qi is too decent, and Yang Guo isn’t wild enough. I’ll explain using the original work: First, Xiaolongnü is no weaker than Yang Guo, and he has no confidence that he can kill her with a single blow, so he needs to lay a trap. The evidence: In the Third Discussion of Mount 2.1kReads8.1Score194Shelves

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   Want to learn about the history of the Song-Mongol War? This sequel to The Return of the Condor Heroes combines martial arts with historical figures.

3. 453 天 The Rise and Fall of the World Are Mine to Rule 天下兴亡我为王 I'm Just Someone Who Keeps Getting Rejected我是一个一直扑街Historical406k WordsCompleted “Chief, you're awake?”… What do you mean, transmigrating here didn't come with a golden finger? What do you mean the government troops are coming to wipe out our stronghold? What do you mean an age of chaos is about to begin? Then there's only one thing to do: step forward, throw myself into the fray, and fight my way through this chaotic age… 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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   History, vying for supremacy, building an army

4. 454 晚 Late Ming Warlord: Kill, Never Spare 晚明枭雄，只杀不渡 Old Liang Is Losing Weight正在减肥的老梁Historical179k WordsOngoing A revenge-and-comeback story about a Ming Dynasty native: no transmigration, no cheat powers, and no System From the start, bookkeeper Wang Xing breaks a seemingly hopeless deadlock. After his master is murdered, he repeatedly uses the trick of hiding in plain sight to survive against all odds. To stay alive, he has no choice but to sell himself into the service of the "She-Devil." With the meticulous calculations of an abacus, his schemes evolve from underworld tricks to political intrigue at c 427Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend this book. The historical research is thorough, there's no time travel, and it's very realistic.

5. 455 继 My Stepfather Set Me on the Road to Success 继父扶我青云路 Ban Jieyu班婕妤Historical1.0M WordsCompleted His scholar father died when Xie Qingshan was three. His widowed mother took him and remarried that very night, and he thought a hard life under someone else’s roof lay ahead. But his stepfather was kindhearted, his step-grandmother warm and caring, and they even gave him the sweet little name Xu Chengzong. The whole family doted on him! With a modern soul in his body, he helps his family eat well and stay warm, then returns to his studies, hoping to pass the exams and become a minor official. 25.7kReads8.1Score1.8kShelves

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   This book is really well written! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

6. 456 荒 Hunter in a Year of Famine: I Stockpile Grain and Become King by Killing a Tyrant 荒年猎户：从杀恶霸开始屯粮称王 At First, I Didn't Understand the Meaning of the Book初读不知书中意Historical244k WordsCompleted Hunter + farming + conquest + stockpile grain and bide your time before claiming the throne After transmigrating into a year of famine, Su An had barely opened his eyes when his own father nearly killed him. His dad thought he was possessed by a ghost! “Since I’m here, I’d better survive first!” A bully killed his original body to take the village beauty? He raised a crossbow to the bully’s forehead, and the man didn’t dare make another peep. Freezing in the bitter night? He spent the night repa 697Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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   See? These are all rare and excellent articles.

7. 457 乱 Chaos and Famine: My Daily Divinations Fill My Storehouse with Food and Meat! 乱世荒年：我每日一卦粮肉满仓！ Rising From the Abyss风起于渊Historical2.0M WordsOngoing Hunter + farming + stockpiling grain before making a move + rebellion and conquest + ten kingdoms, countless beauties [Current fate star: Mountain dweller] [Today's fortune: Blessings and misfortune intertwined] [Great fortune: At the northern foothills of Second Black Mountain, a deer has died of old age in the mountains. Go there to claim its entire hide and carcass.] [Fair: At the foot of Little Black Mountain, a pheasant is caught in the brambles. Hurry over and you might find something extr 291.4kReads8.3Score23.8kShelves
8. 458 我 I Pretended to Be a Fool During the Famine and Became a Marquis 我在灾荒年装傻成侯爷 Bookworm Eleven书虫十一Historical2.4M WordsCompleted (Easygoing Hunting + Thrilling Power Fantasy + Ancient-Era Conquest) Chen Wuji wakes up to find that he has transmigrated into the body of a poor hunter during an ancient-era famine. The young hunter lost both his parents and owns nothing but four bare walls. It is only thanks to his sister-in-law's care that he has managed to survive. Facing this disastrous start, Chen Wuji draws on modern knowledge to stockpile grain and fill his storehouse with meat, living freely as he competes for dominion 29.2kReads8.3Score3.2kShelves
9. 459 穿 Transmigrated into the Warring States Era as Sun Bin 穿越战国成孙膑 A Useless Life百无一用生Historical285k WordsCompleted A middle school history teacher with no skills beyond teaching unexpectedly transmigrates to the Warring States period, becoming the young Sun Bin. Later, he meets Wu Qi and becomes his disciple, beginning an unforgettable teacher-student relationship. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This new historical fiction book has a good writing style and is of high quality. I've been following it recently and it's worth reading.

10. 460 三 Three Kingdoms: Becoming Liu Bei's Kinsman and Brother 三国：成为刘备同宗兄弟 Headphones Like to Hit耳机喜欢打Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Fantasy Elements + Romance-of-the-Three-Kingdoms Style + Official History as a Reference + Supporting Liu Bei + Multiple Heroines] This was a glorious age, and an age of regrets. There was the lament of wasting one's years while one's thighs grew soft, the unwavering loyalty of those who would rather die than yield, the resolve that ten thousand miles of territory were nothing to cling to, and the helpless cry: “Vast heavens, why are you so cruel to me?” “Since I've come here, I will change thi 468Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Three Kingdoms, Assisting Liu Bei, Military Advisor, The Rise of the Shu Han Dynasty, Intrigue, Multiple Female Leads, No System, Records of the Three Kingdoms, Romance of the Three Kingdoms. If you like it, please give it a five-star review (please 🙏🏻)(please 🙏🏻).

11. 461 我 My Years of Struggle in Soviet Russia 我在苏俄奋斗那些年 Naive Pig懵懂的猪Historical3.3M WordsOngoing A transmigrated soul wanders through the Soviet Union of the 1940s. Beneath a uniform of the NKVD, how many stories lie hidden... 11.2kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
12. 462 孤 Lone Hero: A Loyal Heart, Ju'erhan 孤勇者：铁血丹心菊尔汗 Fanchen繁宸Historical279k WordsOngoing Yelü Dashi was an eighth-generation descendant of Yelü Abaoji, Emperor Taizu of the Liao dynasty, and the first Khitan jinshi in the dynasty's two-hundred-year history. He could have made his mark at court and won lasting fame, but the Liao rulers and officials were incompetent, and the Jin rose to power, leaving the dynasty on the brink of collapse. As the Jin cavalry pressed their attack again and again, Yelü Dashi and the few remaining heroes of the Liao did everything they could to reverse t 2Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 463 农 The Imperial Tutor's Road to the Civil Service Exams 农门帝师的科举之路 Ju He雎禾Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Imperial Examination, One-on-One Romance After an accident, a young man from the modern era transmigrated into the Great Qian Dynasty. Looking at his family’s dilapidated brick house, Qi Wenyu wondered how he would make a living from then on... 21kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves
14. 464 赤 Red Sky: The Dynasty Cycle 赤霄：王朝周期律 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical342k WordsOngoing Note: This is an epic war story. Don’t see that the protagonists are two men and assume it’s the sort of “two male leads” story some female readers enjoy. It isn’t! There are two male protagonists named here only because there isn’t room to list more than a dozen. Each subsequent volume will have its own protagonist, and the complete story will feature more than a dozen protagonists. Each protagonist belongs to a different historical period. Faced with the crises of their time, whether struggles 147Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both are alternate history war novels with vivid imagery. The first book is new, overflowing with violent aesthetics. The second book, starting from volume three, features increasingly numerous large-scale battle scenes, which are quite impressive. Both books tightly weave together war, economics, politics, and resources, avoiding mindless fighting.

15. 465 穿 Transmigrating into Water Margin: Liangshan Startup Chronicles 穿越水浒：梁山创业记 Can't Be Held Down压不到台Historical412k WordsOngoing Xiao Ling, from the 21st century, is getting worked up while reading Water Margin. After cursing at it a couple of times, everything goes black, and he transmigrates! When he comes to, he finds himself surrounded by unfamiliar streets and alleys, people in ancient garb, and the all-too-familiar banner that reads “Heaven's Justice.” His heart skips a beat. Has he transmigrated to the Northern Song? But on closer inspection, the people walking down the street are unmistakably the characters from t 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a new book. It's rich in content, has no bad points, and avoids the clichés of other time-travel novels. It's worth collecting and reading. [Learned something new]

16. 466 慕 Murong Fu: I Became the King of Jin and Married Miss Azi 慕容复：当了金国皇帝娶了阿紫姑娘 Fanchen繁宸Male-Channel Fanfiction62k WordsCompleted Murong Fu: Became the emperor of Jin and married Miss A Zi 3Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 467 穿 I Became a Fussy Old Lady: While Everyone Else Fled the Famine, I Reclaimed the Land 穿成作精老太，别人逃荒我开荒 Fragrant Tangerine橘香袭人Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (No space, no System, no romance. A short drama with the same name has already been released. A warm, rustic story. Everyone says they wouldn’t survive three episodes after transmigrating into a chaotic era. Read this book, and you’ll survive ten more!) She transmigrated into a book, becoming the villainous aunt who abused the protagonist in a male-oriented novel, and was destined to be killed off. Jiang Zhi didn’t cling to the protagonist. She left him behind and relied on her extensive knowled 85.9kReads9.5Score8.2kShelves
18. 468 三 Three Kingdoms: Hold On, Zhou Yu! Hear Me Out! 三国：周瑜且慢！请听我狡辩 A Little Wonton at Home家有小云吞Historical183k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + no System + ensemble cast + historical accuracy + no brainless protagonists] When Wang Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself lying in Zhou Yu and Xiao Qiao's wedding chamber, dressed in a bright red wedding robe. Xiao Qiao, hidden beneath a red veil beside him, mistakes him for Zhou Lang. Wang Jing is just about to go along with it when Zhou Yu's voice sounds from outside the door... 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Three Kingdoms novels that focus on Zhou Yu and Sun Ce are not the kind of wish-fulfillment stories where characters gather strategists to conquer the world and use cheat codes to mindlessly change history. Instead, they focus more on political intrigue and present a more realistic portrayal of history.

19. 469 东 The Eastern Han Dynasty’s Greatest Engineer 东汉第一工程师 Three Hundred Alleys of Linzi临淄三百闾Historical133k WordsOngoing When Dr. Li Hua woke up, he had become a country doctor in the Jianwu era of the Eastern Han dynasty. He lived in a mud-brick house and ate millet with the husks still on. The village didn't even have a decent toilet. Fortunately, he still had his modern medical skills and a head full of industrial knowledge. One day, he met a middle-aged man who claimed to be a member of the Han imperial clan. The man asked him, “If you were put in charge of a county, what would you do?” Li Hua casually gave hi 17Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 470 大 Ming Dynasty Tyrant: I’ll Extend the Dynasty’s Reign by 300 Years 大明暴君，我为大明续运三百年 Kunwu昆吾Historical6.1M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue]+ [Passionate]+ [Struggle for supremacy]+ [Ruthless]+ [No System] “Zhu Youjian, go in peace. Everything you had will be inherited by me, Ye Xuan. From this day on, I am the sixteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen. I swear here: Those you, Zhu Youjian, could not kill, I, Chongzhen, will kill. What you, Zhu Youjian, could not accomplish, I, Chongzhen, will accomplish. Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are rebelling? Then it depends on whether I give them the chance! The J 100.2kReads9.2Score12.2kShelves

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    Both books are excellent. One tells the story of Emperor Chongzhen's early reign, marked by his diligent efforts to conquer the Jurchens, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia, ultimately creating the most powerful empire. The other describes his final seven days on the throne, his desperate struggle to turn the tide, his ongoing war against the Jurchens, and his internal turmoil.

21. 471 开 A Divine Doctor System from the Start: I Rule the Great Ming 开局神医系统，我在大明横着走 Dark Master暗黑大师Historical2.0M WordsOngoing [Great Ming] + [Feel-Good Story] + [Miracle Healer] Liu Ce transmigrates to the Hongwu era of the Great Ming and becomes a lowly servant at the Imperial Medical Academy. He awakens a miracle healer System that lets him exchange for any modern medicine. First he treats Zhu Xiongying, then Empress Ma, and then Zhu Biao. From governing the country and waging war to ingenious inventions and the literary arts, there's nothing he doesn't know. From miracle healer to prince of a different surname, this 117.1kReads8.3Score11.1kShelves
22. 472 直 Livestream: The Ancients Join Me for a Study Session 直播：古人陪我一起补课 Wine God, Green Grape酒神葡萄绿Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A no-romance study livestream for people from ancient dynasties] Zhuge Xiaoxiao, a citizen of Huaguo in the 21st century, accidentally transmigrates to another world. She nearly dies in a poor, chaotic Western fantasy world, but luckily, a passing Livestream System picks her up and brings her home. The good news: She's home. The bad news: She owes the System 100 million points. The even worse news: It's summer break after her second year of high school, and she has just one year left before 14.2kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
23. 473 大 The Yongli Emperor of Great Ming 大明永历大帝 Little Mage Bread法师小面包Historical472k WordsCompleted A man from a later age becomes Zhu Youlang. But it will be years before he becomes the tragic Yongli Emperor of the Southern Ming, so there's still time to change everything. In this life, he absolutely will not end it with a rope around his neck. 606Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This new book is good.

24. 474 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang Fakes His Death, and I Choose to Ascend the Throne! 大明：朱元璋假死，我选择登基！ Coconut Latte Is the Best生椰拿铁yydsHistorical2.5M WordsOngoing [No System + Meticulous + Emperor + Scheming + Twists + Political Intrigue and Wits + Logical Plot] In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuntong, who had transmigrated into this world, discovered that Old Zhu had kicked the bucket ahead of schedule. All the better. Letting Zhu Yunwen sit on the Dragon Throne would be a waste, so I’ll take it! But Zhu Yuntong had no idea. Zhu Yuanzhang had only faked his death to test Zhu Yunwen. “What? Zhu Yuntong has ascended the throne?!” “He wants to aboli 4.1kReads8.2Score491Shelves
25. 475 大 Great Ming: Zhu Zhanji, Submit the Tumu Fortress Dungeon 大明：朱瞻基，上交土木堡副本 Yan Guan烟关Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Zhanji becomes Zhu Di's legitimate eldest grandson and the imperial heir. He binds himself to the Any-Door System: completing its missions earns him generous rewards! Ding! Mission issued: The emperor has been captured, the country has fallen, and the dynasty is in peril! Mission issued: Destroy the foreign enemies, purge the government from within, and educate the descendants! Zhu Zhanji decides to hand the dungeon over to Zhu Di, bind it to the fat 7.9kReads8.7Score290Shelves
26. 476 血 The Supreme Soviet of the Vampire World 血族世界的最高苏维埃 Eighty-Pull Guarantee Chieftain八十保底酋长Urban4.2M WordsOngoing [Low-Magic World] [No System] [No Golden Finger] [Protagonist Transmigrates Whole] [Grassroots Path] [Encircle the Cities from the Countryside] Twelve hundred years ago, the vampires rose to power in Sylvania... Eight hundred years ago, they unleashed the first Vampire Calamity, which was successfully put down by the combined forces of the human kingdoms and the Holy Church Alliance. Over the next six hundred years, the vampires kept returning. With steel, gunpowder, and faith, the Holy Church A 18.1kReads9.3Score2.2kShelves

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    Although there is no historical version, I have a red one here, which is different from the others. Skip the first page and read the rest before reading the first chapter. You will find that this book is different from other books and modern novels. The writing style is similar to that of Lu Xun's era. It focuses on describing the characters and uses the characters to drive the plot, rather than the plot to drive the characters. It has a smooth reading experience.

27. 477 抗 War of Resistance: Liu Zhennian Starts as the King of Jiaodong 抗战：我刘珍年开局就是胶东王 Zhang Lala Loves Hanba Weide张辣辣爱吃汉巴味德Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [The rating has just come in and will rise over time] [Iron-blooded Lu Army] [King of Jiaodong Liu Zhenian] [A decade of planning] [Defending Shandong] [Building up the countryside to resist Japan] [Real-time war illustrations] New book by Yang Yuting, an Lv5 author in the War of Resistance Against Japan category. Quality guaranteed! 2.9kReads7.1Score268Shelves
28. 478 梦 Dreaming of the Warring States: My Benevolent Rule, Learned from Mencius, Sweeps the Six Kingdoms 梦战国师从孟子我的仁政横扫六国 Brilliant Radiance璀璨和光Historical155k WordsOngoing Zhang Ersan, a history and archaeology professor from the twenty-first century, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Warring States period and becomes the seventeen-year-old second son of a Wei state official, Chen Lianghe. The original owner was devoted to Confucianism, and on the very day he transmigrates, Zhang Ersan becomes a disciple of the great scholar Mencius, earning a place as his most valued and final student. By chance, he saves a beautiful woman and meets Wang Zhi, a young woman descen —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Amidst the chaos of war and the flourishing of diverse schools of thought, a scholar from later generations is unexpectedly transported to the turbulent Warring States period. Wielding benevolence as his blade and knowledge as his shield, he seeks a path to peace and order amidst the collapse of traditional morality. Witness how he walks alongside sages, illuminating an inextinguishable flame of hope in a world of turmoil.

29. 479 法 France, 1794 法兰西1794 Kill Without Burial管杀不管填Historical3.4M WordsCompleted A glorious tale of struggle after transmigrating into a minor German nobleman during the French Revolution and the Directory. “His Excellency Andrew, the great and glorious, arrived in his beloved Paris in 1794.” 956Reads8.9Score104Shelves

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    In my opinion, Yang Shizi is the best modern historical novel.

30. 480 永 The Everlasting Harvest 永丰年 Confused Samoyed迷茫的萨摩耶Historical583k WordsCompleted "Manjianghong: A World-Shaking Game of Go" In the Yongfeng era, fifty soldiers swept away the Japanese pirates. They burned the enemy's supplies, and their fame spread. A northern journey opened a new path through an alliance. A hundred cavalrymen broke through the rebel lines in a night raid, and three hundred cavalrymen blasted their way out of an encirclement. Their deeds were done, but their success came at a cost. We opened sea routes, sending our sails far away. We wove a hidden network 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Slow to warm up [eating melon emoji]

31. 481 中 Unsolved Mysteries in Chinese History 中国历史未解迷案 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical2.7M WordsCompleted Chinese history stretches back a long way and is full of fascinating things. Some aspects, however, remain baffling. Scholars have offered their own theories about a few of these mysteries, but most remain mere speculation. This book takes a look at history's great unsolved mysteries. 88Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Read historical stories and expand your historical knowledge 👇👈

32. 482 打 You’re Pulling Out After Taking the Capital? Bring Me Their Heads to Present to the Court 打进京你要撤军？提人头上交朝廷 Slower to Turn on You Than to Turn a Page翻脸比翻书慢Historical211k WordsOngoing How miserable can a transmigrator without a System be? [Political intrigue + conquest + ruthless hero + a touch of farming + alternate history + multiple heroines + courtly nobility + prince of a different surname + regent] Three years after transmigrating to the Great Qian dynasty, Lu Changfeng has gone from a homeless beggar to a stablehand in the army, and finally to a senior general in the Left Xiaowei Guard of the Northern Pacification Army. No golden finger. No influential patron to help 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both books are good so far, quite interesting.

33. 483 我 I Went on a Rampage in the Late Tang Dynasty 我在晚唐杀疯了 Shence Army Yaya神策军押牙Historical245k WordsOngoing Li Tao, a modern-day wage slave, accidentally transmigrates into the body of Li Ye, Emperor Zhaozong of Tang. Using every means at his disposal, he purges powerful eunuchs from the court and establishes a new army. Then he crushes Wang Jian, outmaneuvers Li Maozhen, intimidates Han Jian, corners Zhu Wen, and tramples Li Keyong. Amid the chaos, he restores order and brings the Tang dynasty back to greatness! 166Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novel set in the late Tang Dynasty, where the protagonist transmigrates into the body of Li Ye and wreaks havoc on the regional military governors!

34. 484 穿 I Became a Foolish Emperor, but Thankfully the Heroine Is a Lovesick Fool 穿成昏君，幸好大女主是恋爱脑 Exiled Immortal by the River临江谪仙Historical207k WordsOngoing Zhao Ji wakes up to find that he has transmigrated. The good news: He's become the emperor of the Da Li Dynasty. The bad news: Rebels have breached the palace, and he's about to become the last ruler of a fallen dynasty. “Damn it, I transmigrated for nothing.” Just as Zhao Ji despairs, the rebel leader, Qin Zhaoyu, suddenly says: “I came to the capital only to purge the court of traitors. Now that all the corrupt ministers have been executed, as long as Your Majesty is willing to issue an edict 98Reads5.4Score—Shelves
35. 485 龙 A Crooked History of the Dragon Throne: The Emperors Who Went Off Course 龙椅歪史：那些跑偏的九五之尊 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Across the brilliant five-thousand-year history of China, more than four hundred emperors appeared between Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, who first took the title of emperor, and Puyi, who abdicated at the end of the Qing dynasty. Some were brilliant rulers who expanded their territories, while others were mediocre caretakers who merely maintained the status quo. And then there were the eccentric sovereigns, whose behavior was bizarre and whose actions were absurd. These unconventional rulers added 2Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 486 明 At the End of the Ming Dynasty, Singing Through Turbulent Times 明末，乱世高歌行 Pink Cape粉嫩的海角Historical1.7M WordsCompleted In the summer of the eleventh year of Chongzhen, the two capitals and Shandong suffered a severe drought and locusts. Famine ravaged the land, and people ate one another. Yu Mu opened his eyes and found himself in an era when people casually roasted human flesh over a fire. Ahead, corrupt officials cracked their whips like wolves. Behind him, Qing soldiers and rebel bandits stood ready with blades and axes. As a refugee, what was he supposed to do? Should he grovel and die like a blade of grass, 12.7kReads8.5Score1kShelves

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    Recommended historical texts from the late Ming Dynasty: Xikang

37. 487 一 The Northern Qi Dynasty of Beastly Emperors 一群禽兽皇帝的王朝北齐 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical1.3M WordsCompleted 1.1kReads6.3Score101Shelves
38. 488 唐 Late Tang: Raising an Army in Huainan 唐末：从淮南起兵 Southeastern Fisherman东南渔夫Historical429k WordsCompleted “The Huai River rolls on, and the winds sweep across the eight wildernesses!” Liu Chen, a history student, returns to the Tang dynasty in the second year of Guangqi and becomes a military commander in Huainan. Faced with Lü Yongzhi’s stranglehold on power, Bi Shiduo’s rebellion, and the rise of Yang Xingmi, he draws on his knowledge of history to break through the crisis and builds his base along the Huai River. He crushes Sun Ru, Qian Liu, and Du Hong, eventually becoming the ruler of the Jiang 288Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 489 大 The Great Ming Emperor Yingzong, Zhu Qizhen 大明英宗朱祁镇 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical487k WordsCompleted Some call him an incompetent ruler, while others regard him as a wise emperor of his age. Some say he surrounded himself with treacherous officials, while others say he had the mettle of a true emperor. He was also one of the few emperors in history to ascend the throne twice. 42Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 490 王 The Biography of Wang Rende 王仁德传记 Disciple of the Shi Family史家弟子Historical154k WordsCompleted This is the story of a great minister’s rise, from a low-ranking officer to a renowned statesman. It is also the story of a passionate young man who devotes himself to serving the court and struggles to turn the tide, yet ultimately cannot save the day. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story of a prominent official's rise to power is logically written and the plot is fast-paced.

41. 491 裂 Carving Out a Realm in Cangwu 裂土苍梧 Wei Longv Mingxuan微龙v鸣轩Historical247k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Dachang Dynasty, the Blazing Star throws the heavens into chaos, the Red Turbans sweep across the land, and the Nine Provinces splinter apart. Qin Zheng, a declining local strongman from Cangwu, swears to protect the people with three hundred village volunteers. He meets Huo Qing, a stern-faced Confucian general; Yan Pojun, a fierce warrior with the aura of a demon; and Ling Wuchen, a brilliant strategist dressed in white. The four form a blood pact on Cangwu Mountain, 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommend some historical novels, similar to Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

42. 492 中 Stories of Famous Generals in Ancient China 中国古代名将故事集 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The celebrated generals of ancient China shine like a galaxy of stars. Sun Wu wrote The Art of War, laying the foundations of military science, and led thirty thousand troops into Ying in a feat that seemed miraculous. Bai Qi fought more than seventy battles without a single defeat and buried 450,000 Zhao soldiers alive at the Battle of Changping. Han Xin famously said, “The more troops, the better,” and helped Liu Bang lay the foundation for the Western Han dynasty. Wei Qing won seven battles i 11Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 493 我 I Transmigrated to the Great Qin Dynasty with Barbara's Skills 我带着芭芭拉的技能穿越大秦了 Turtle and Mung Bean Cake王八绿豆糕Ancient Romance281k WordsCompleted [No romance + parallel-world Great Qin + some history, but not much + a six-constellation healer with Barbara's skill set + transmigration + everyone's favorite + invincible + brainless fun + two-faced drama queen] I, Bai Qingyan, transmigrated to Great Qin with Barbara's skills from Genshin Impact. You guys, can you believe it? My Brother Zheng has to unite the whole little planet, and while he's at it, wipe out those countries that have it pretty good. Other than dying of old age, the First Em 961Reads8.5Score103Shelves

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    The only historical novel I can proudly mention. Those who play Genshin Impact should enjoy it; the story is quite good and worth a look. This book is also a part of my early memories; I read it when I first started playing Tomato, so I don't remember it very clearly anymore.

44. 494 大 Great Han: I’m Liu Bang’s Eldest Grandson, the Sage Emperor Liu Xiang 大汉：刘邦长孙，我是圣天子刘襄 Luojin Fanghua洛尽芳华Historical201k WordsOngoing [Transmigration to the Han Dynasty + political intrigue + ensemble cast] After transmigrating as Liu Bang’s eldest illegitimate grandson, Liu Xiang thought he’d been handed a life of coasting along and waiting to die. That is, until an old man kicked open the door and traded a golden crown for the bamboo one on his head. From that moment on, history went off the rails. Han Xin did not die at Changle Palace. Peng Yue did not die at the execution ground. The right arm of Modu Chanyu was blown off 68Reads—Score100Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. The plot is very tight; I just got to the coronation ceremony. The references and historical accuracy are quite good. I hope the author doesn't let the plot quality drop later on. The writing style is just average.

45. 495 明 Late Ming: Lü Bu Battles Dorgon 明末：吕布大战多尔衮 Nervous Fish忐忑的鱼Historical312k WordsCompleted In 1629, the Ming Empire teeters on the brink of collapse. Famine stretches for miles across the lands within the passes, and bands of rebels rise everywhere. Beyond the passes, the Mongol tribes are in their twilight years. The Buryats, descended from the Jurchens who once relied on their ancestors, have turned traitor, repeatedly invading and slaughtering their way across the border. At this histor 192Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    New book, check the synopsis! I'll change the title later [laughing and crying emoji]

46. 496 陛 Your Majesty, If You Won't Play Fair, This Minister Knows a Thing or Two About Fisticuffs 陛下若不讲道理，微臣也略懂拳脚 Dried-Out Eri吸干了的绘梨衣Historical449k WordsOngoing Have you ever seen someone squander money their way into winning the hearts of the people? Have you ever seen someone squander money until even the emperor starts doubting himself? Have you ever seen someone squander money until corrupt officials are toppled one after another? Have you ever seen someone squander money until three thousand deathsworn followers willingly serve bowls of porridge to the poor? Lu Chen has done it. Because every tael of silver he spends hits the mark: He cleaned 24Reads5.2Score—Shelves

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    These two books are good!

47. 497 征 Conquering the Wilderness, Defeating Japan, Winning the Empress: I Am Invincible 征蛮荒打倭国征女帝我已无敌天下 A Pot of Tea, Please来一壶小茶水儿Historical1.6M WordsCompleted “Grandson, if you were going to drug someone, why pick the daughter of that old Prime Minister Lin? I mean, no matter how desperate you were, you couldn't do it in the imperial palace, could you? Still, you've got a bit of your grandpa's old flair!” “Uh, Grandpa, you did it in the palace back then too...” “Not quite as spectacularly as you, though!” Ning Fan, a mercenary who had just taken a bullet meant for a teammate on the battlefield, opened his eyes to find himself in the body of one of 2.1kReads8.7Score212Shelves
48. 498 魂 Reborn as Chao Gaitian, I Make Hu Sanniang Lay Down Her Arms 魂穿晁天王，让扈三娘卸甲 Phoenix Dance, Swallow Return凤舞燕返Historical523k WordsOngoing My soul transmigrates into the world of Water Margin, where I become Chao Gai, the Heavenly King. Shi Xiu and Yang Xiong have just come to the mountain. I see through Song Jiang’s hypocrisy. Before I’m struck by a poisoned arrow, I must rebuild my Liangshan Marsh. How could a peerless heroine marry the Short Tiger? I’ll take that good fortune off your hands! I run into Zhao Fujin, Princess Maode, the most beautiful woman in the Great Song! Even this An can be negotiated into the harem. One hundr 1.1kReads—Score100Shelves

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    The first historical text

49. 499 穿 Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty: Jinghua and the Palace Maid’s Red Leaf Romance 穿越大唐景华与宫女的红叶情缘 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑47k WordsCompleted A Transmigration into the Tang Dynasty, and a Red-Leaf Romance Between Jinghua and a Palace Maid 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A super captivating historical novel, absolutely brilliant!

50. 500 1 1870: From Coolie to Underworld Emperor 1870：从猪仔到地下皇帝 It's Me, Old Cat是我老猫啊Historical2.8M WordsCompleted The Gold Mountain of Jinshan, the Nine of Chen Jiu. Cast into exile overseas from the start, with nothing but the old, the weak, the sick, and the disabled, how can he carve out a path to survival amid the anti-Chinese tide? Chinese tong factions fighting among themselves, Irish gangs closing in, officials signing discriminatory laws... Beneath this immigrant city flows a river of gold that devours all who enter it. The anti-Chinese tide is rising ever higher. Chen Jiu's six thousand disciples 14kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves

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    The fifth book is the best.

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