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. 301 人 In Great Tang, I Helped Build a Golden Age 人在大唐，盛世有我 Let Go of That Sheep and Let Me Butcher It放开那只羊让我宰Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System, no golden finger] [Farming and road building, waterworks, academies, urban redevelopment] [Transmigrate to the Tang Dynasty, respect history, integrate into history, change history, make up for regrets] Li Huai, a man from a later age, arrives in the early years of the Zhenguan era. Believing that when poor, one should look after oneself, and when prosperous, help the whole world, he gradually transforms his own estate, then goes on to transform the entire Tang Dynasty. 539Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Starting with building one's own fiefdom

2. 302 毛 Mao Zedong's Final Ten Years 毛泽东最后十年 Chen Changjiang陈长江Historical165k WordsCompleted The author recounts what he saw and heard during the 27 years he spent accompanying Comrade Mao Zedong. In particular, he provides a fairly comprehensive account of Chairman Mao's life, work, studies, and inspection tours from 1966 to 1976, and reveals little-known details and episodes surrounding major events such as his “meetings with the Red Guards” and Lin Biao's “September 13 Incident.” The book offers readers interested in understanding and studying this period important historical facts a 6.1kReads9.6Score1.1kShelves

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   There's bound to be something you want to see.

3. 303 水 Water Margin: Gao Qiu, Pillar of the Great Song 水浒：大宋脊梁高太尉 Have a Cup来一杯Historical649k WordsOngoing Are the good people in classic novels always good? Are the villains in classic novels always bad? Gao Qiu: I can’t speak for everyone else, but I, Gao Qiu, am definitely a good person, the kind who can face himself with a clear conscience! Historian: No, you’re a corrupt official who abuses the law and forcibly takes beautiful women! Gao Qiu: I wiped out the Liao and the Jin, and saved the Great Song from disaster. So what if I took just a little silver and just a few beautiful women? 593Reads8.4Score—Shelves
4. 304 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Historical905k 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 5.4kReads—Score376Shelves

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   Alternate history

5. 305 汴 Spring Deepens in Bianjing 汴京春深 Wheat小麦Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Audio version now available, welcome to listen] Madam Rongguo, Wang Fu, devoted herself to her family until she fell gravely ill and died. She was reborn in the body of Meng Jiuniang, a foolish illegitimate daughter who was only seven years old. In her previous life, her husband became her uncle in this life, and her son became her cousin. In this life, Meng Wan had a simple wish: to live peacefully and watch her son, her cousin Su Fang in this life, grow up safe and sound. But as she and a gro 18.9kReads9.5Score2.4kShelves

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   [Reflection] Many details in this text, upon closer examination, suggest it is set in the Northern Song Dynasty. Those familiar with history will easily recognize the setting. The author's writing is excellent, and the narrative is captivating. This story encompasses the first stirrings of love between young men and women, the love and hatred within families, as well as the secret histories within the palace walls and the plundering under the guise of power struggles.

6. 306 大 Ten Thousand Years of Great Qin: Who Let Him Teach the First Emperor? 大秦万年，谁让他当始皇老师的？ Just an Ordinary Man本是俗夫Historical1.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Warring States period, amid one of the greatest upheavals in Chinese history, Jiang Wang arrives in this era. He studies under Guiguzi, plunges into this turbulent age, and personally sets in motion the fall of the six kingdoms and the unification of the realm. The First Emperor of Qin, Ying Zheng, calls him his teacher. Unifying the written language and measurements, establishing academies, and enlightening the people: one groundbreaking initiative after another takes shape un 8.5kReads8.9Score462Shelves
7. 307 不 Britannia 不列颠尼亚 Francis of Mississippi密西西比的方济各Historical413k WordsOngoing At the end of the Victorian era, the most glorious and most decadent period of the Sun Never Sets Empire, Arthur opened his eyes as a transmigrator. At the time, the British Empire seemed secure on its throne as the world's hegemon, its territories spanning the globe. Yet this colossal power was already riddled with internal crises, and the countdown to its collapse had quietly begun. Abroad, the rising powers of Germany and America posed an imminent challenge. At home, bureaucratic corruption 1.6kReads8.4Score100Shelves

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   Well written, highly recommended

8. 308 燕 The Prince of Yan's Diary 燕王日记 Confucius Said 567子曰567Historical301k WordsOngoing Lin Mu, a history graduate student, died suddenly and woke up as King Hui of Yan, the “big loser” who fell for a wedge strategy and drove Yue Yi away. As soon as he takes the throne, someone advises him to replace his general. His inner voice says: I know this script. Replace him, and next comes the Fire Ox Formation and the annihilation of the entire army. So he makes his decision on the spot: “Yue Yi stays. I trust him.” Qi's plot to sow discord is over before it even begins. Armed with a h 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is about writing the history of the Warring States period.

9. 309 还 And You Still Say You're Not an Immortal 还说你不是神仙 Worn-Out Pen笔磨磨Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Zhang Tian accidentally fell into ancient times. The soldiers and generals shouted, “The Immortal’s divine might is unmatched!” The emperor, his ministers, and the nobles crowded outside his home, pleading desperately: “Immortal, have mercy! Take pity on us! Please grant us your immortal arts and teach us how to live forever!” A wealthy merchant showed up with a hefty sum: “I’m infertile. Please help me have a son...” A young scholar said, “Please take me as your disciple, Immortal Master, and b 17.8kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
10. 310 穿 Transmigrate to Great Qian: Busy Farming in My Fief 穿越大乾：我在封地忙种田 Only the Moon Remains as Before只有明月如故Historical805k WordsOngoing Adapted title: The Ballad of Fengshuo. New cover: Search for “The Ballad of Fengshuo” to see it automatically. 1. Fengshuo: The reign title adopted when the empress ascended the throne. 2. Ballad: Not the empress’s name, but a sweeping song of the changing fortunes and rise and fall of the dynasty during the Fengshuo era after Empress Jiang Lingshuang ascended the throne. Original title: Transmigrating to Great Qian: Busy Farming in My Fief Also known as: My Lovely Wife Forces Me to Take Concubi 2.4kReads8.5Score202Shelves
11. 311 历 A Historical Recap: Spoiling Emperor Shi Huang with the Secret That His Dynasty Ends in the Second Generation 历史盘点：给始皇帝剧透二世而亡 Have a Sip of Tea喝口茶Historical1.6M WordsOngoing [Historical rankings] + [Blood-pressure-raising comparisons] + [Spoiler comments] + ... Chen Yuan acquired a time-traveling historical video-editing System that let him edit videos and broadcast them to every dynasty through the sky screen! An idea struck him. He thought ranking videos were boring, so why not make a truly nasty comparison? It would be much more fun to pit emperors praised through the ages against those reviled for all time! First, show Zhu Di, who conquered the Mongols at Langj 73.9kReads8.9Score5.4kShelves
12. 312 大 Great Ming: The Village's Little Top Scholar, Whom Old Zhu Absolutely Adores 大明：乡村小状元，老朱贼稀罕我 Scholar Who Wins a Marquisate封侯书生Historical2.0M WordsCompleted During the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Qiniu, an ordinary four-year-old farm boy, accidentally comes across a silver bell. From then on, he dreams every night of entering a room filled with books: the Thousand Character Classic, the Hundred Family Surnames, the Four Books and Five Classics, collections of successful candidates’ exam essays from every dynasty, and more. With his golden finger and relentless effort, he becomes the top scholar before the age of ten. Beloved by Old Zhu, Litt 18.8kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves

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    Anyone interested in reading these? They're all complete and ready to read.

13. 313 我 My Family’s Clinic Connects to Ancient Times, and Zhu Biao Comes Seeking Treatment 我家医馆通古代，朱标上门求医 Scholar Who Wins a Marquisate封侯书生Historical815k WordsCompleted [Transmigration across worlds + slow pace + saving historical figures + a System with no presence whatsoever] Li Zhongfu transmigrated along with his family clinic to the depths of the Qinling Mountains. Before he could figure out what was going on, Zhu Biao, the most cautious crown prince in history, came knocking. As it turned out, the clinic's doors connected to countless other doors. People from thousands of miles away, even from other worlds, could seek treatment at the clinic by passing th 6kReads8.2Score317Shelves
14. 314 当 Is It Really That Hard to Be a Tyrant? 当昏君真就那么难吗？ Green Mango Dipped in Chili生芒果蘸辣椒Historical283k WordsOngoing Zhao Yongning transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty and becomes an emperor stripped of his power. He obtains the One Emperor for the Ages System and triggers a guaranteed reward: as long as he gets himself killed or the dynasty is destroyed, he will become invincible. So he begins recklessly trying to get himself killed. He had figured that being a wise ruler would be hard, but surely being a foolish one couldn't be that difficult. But this world seems to have gone completely mad. From the sta 103Reads8.7Score—Shelves
15. 315 大 Great Han: From the Start, I Assassinate Liu Che and Beg for My Clan's Execution 大汉：开局刺杀刘彻，求诛九族 Third Master Ma马三爷Historical330k WordsOngoing Gao Yang transmigrates to the reign of Emperor Wu of Han and becomes the son of a wealthy family. He expects to live a life of riches and privilege. But from the start, his own clan strips him of his family fortune, making him the most miserable transmigrator of all. At the crucial moment, however, he binds to a System. If he can get Liu Che to execute him, he can return to the modern world and receive 100 million yuan in cash! With the clan members who seized his fortune on one side and the tas 175Reads6.8Score—Shelves
16. 316 别 Don't Run, Husband! I'm Not Done Yet 别跑夫君，我还要 Hardworking Maomao奋斗的毛毛Historical617k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Court Intrigue + Turbulent Times + Live-in Son-in-Law + Harem] Wang Qi, a top history student, transmigrates into the half-baked young heir of a small medical clinic in Beiliang. His father, a deadbeat who saddled him with massive debts, has run off, leaving him and his younger sister behind. As if that weren't bad enough, his debt-dodging father took on a job from the court to pay what he owed: curing Cheng Xiaoxiang, Beiliang's most vicious woman. The daughter of the Butcher, 496Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist is reborn into the Northern Liang Dynasty and marries the female protagonist, rumored to be "the most insane woman in Northern Liang." The female protagonist appears mad and ruthless, but in reality, she harbors a secret and possesses immense fighting power. Initially wary and driven by survival instincts, the male protagonist gradually discovers another side of the female protagonist. Together, they build their careers and conquer the world in the chaotic Northern Liang, embarking on a thrilling "mad couple" story. Those who dislike harem novels can skip this [shy emoji].

17. 317 老 My Dad Is Su Dongpo, My Wife Is Li Qingzhao, and My Bro Is Emperor Huizong 老爹苏东坡老婆李清照老铁宋徽宗 Wen Qingru文卿如Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Tags: No System, not a mindless power fantasy, meticulous historical research, slow burn, personal growth, one heroine An utterly ordinary art student transmigrates as Su Dun, the prematurely deceased youngest son of the legendary Su Dongpo. A quick calculation tells him When his father goes to Huizhou to eat lychees, he’ll be eleven. When his father goes to Hainan Island to eat clams, he’ll be fourteen. When his father is pardoned and dies in Changzhou, he’ll be seventeen. When Cai Jing erects 12kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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    Realistic, meticulous in research, logically sound, not mindless entertainment. Su Dun pulled out several sheets of paper from his sleeve, covered with dense writing. "I was in Hangzhou before, and I went through hundreds of books and found a few pieces of evidence. Not many, just nine." He spread the paper out on the old table next to him. "But I think the direction is right." Su Dun pointed to the first one, trying to keep his tone calm: "Look at the sentence in the *Great Yu's Counsel*: 'The human heart is perilous, the Dao heart is subtle; only by being refined and unified, can one truly hold to the mean.' The phrase 'The human heart is perilous, the Dao heart is subtle' was quoted in Xunzi's *Dispelling Obscurity*, but Xunzi said it was quoted from the *Daoist Canon*, not the *Book of Documents*." "And 'holding to the mean' should come from the *Analects*, Yao said: 'The mandate of Heaven is in your own body; hold to the mean. When the four seas are in distress, Heaven's blessing will be forever ended.'" "The *Analects* says, 'Shun also gave the mandate to Yu,' but what Shun said to Yu in the *Great Yu's Counsel* is completely different from what Yao said to Shun, except for 'holding to the mean.'" "The so-called sixteen characters of the Yu court are simply pieced together." He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, waiting for their shock, excitement, or, as in later novels, a sudden realization. However— Fan Yi raised his head, saying dismissively, "Perhaps Xunzi misremembered?" Su Dun was stunned. Zhao Mingcheng nodded in agreement, his face serious: "I previously saw Xunzi's 'Junzi Chapter' quote 'When one person is blessed, the millions of people rely on him,' saying it was from the 'Commentary'." "Actually, this sentence comes from the 'Shangshu Chapter Lü Xing'." "The source of this quote is definitely also a mistake by Xunzi." Su Xingchong added, "Pre-Qin books were all on bamboo slips, not easy to consult. The philosophers' quotations were likely written from memory without verification, so not every word is accurate." Su Dun's lips twitched. Hey? Your reactions are a bit off, aren't they? Too calm? Too rational? Shouldn't you be exclaiming, "My God, this is fake!" And then filled with indignation and shared hatred? Why are you all so... Calm? But what you said makes so much sense, I'm speechless! Li Qingzhao didn't say anything, she just looked down and carefully read the original text copied by Su Dun. She stared at those lines for a long time, then suddenly looked up, a strange look in her eyes: "The original text of Xunzi's 'Jiebi' is: 'In the past, when Shun ruled the world, he did not issue orders, yet all things were accomplished. He dwelled in a precarious situation, and glory surrounded him; he nurtured the subtlety of the one thing, and glory was attained without his knowledge.' Only then did he quote the Daoist classic: 'The precariousness of the human heart, the subtlety of the Dao heart, the subtlety of the danger, only a wise and virtuous person can know them.'" She looked at Su Dun, her eyes carrying a strange light—a look of doubt about his intelligence: "You don't think that 'the precariousness of the human heart, the subtlety of the Dao heart' and 'the human heart is precarious, the Dao heart is subtle' are the same sentence just because they sound similar, do you?" Su Dun was annoyed by her gaze and retorted stubbornly: "These two sentences are exactly the same, how can it not be plagiarism?" "But these two sentences have completely different meanings!" Li Qingzhao spoke eloquently: "Xunzi first mentioned Shun 'dwelling in a precarious situation' and 'nurturing the subtlety of the one thing'—this means that Shun advocated using a focused mind to explore the subtle principles of things." "Then he quoted the Daoist classic, 'The human heart is perilous, the Dao heart is subtle.' He quoted that line from the Daoist classic to explain the 'perilous' and 'subtle' mentioned by Shun earlier." "The key point of that line is the latter part— 'The signs of peril and subtlety can only be known by a wise and virtuous person.' It's about the 'sign' (obstacles) between 'peril' and 'subtlety,' which only a wise and virtuous person can perceive." She paused, her voice clear: "But the sixteen characters in the 'Great Yu's Counsel's' also emphasize the latter part, 'Be refined and single-minded, hold fast to the mean.' It's about using the effort of 'refinement and single-mindedness' to 'hold fast to the mean.'" "The main idea and philosophy of the two sentences are completely different. One is about perceiving signs, and the other is about upholding the mean." "Just because these eight characters are somewhat similar, you call it plagiarism?" Fan Yi continued: "Even if it is plagiarism, it's possible that the Daoist classic copied the 'Great Yu's Counsel's' and was then remembered as the Daoist classic. There are too many cases like this." He thought for a moment and gave an example: "For example, the saying 'Without tranquility, one cannot achieve far-reaching goals; without detachment, one cannot clarify one's ambitions' comes from the *Huainanzi* (淮南子), specifically the chapter 'Mastering the Art of Governing' (主术训). More than three hundred years later, Zhuge Liang quoted it in his *Letter to His Son* (诫子书), and now everyone thinks it was said by Zhuge Liang." "Another saying, 'Be bold but humble; be wise but principled,' also comes from the *Huainanzi*, specifically the chapter 'Mastering the Art of Governing'. Sun Simiao quoted it, and now everyone thinks it was said by Sun Simiao." Zhao Mingcheng added, "The *Xunzi* itself also has this situation. In the *Xunzi*, in the chapter 'On Rites' (礼论篇), the section on the three-year mourning period, from 'Why is there a three-year mourning period?' To 'It is the same throughout history,' the entire section was included in the *Book of Rites* (礼记), becoming the 'Questions on the Three-Year Mourning Period' (三三年问). Now, when people quote these sentences, they definitely think they come from the *Book of Rites*, not from the *Xunzi*." Su Xingchong also nodded, "As for the difference between what Yao said when he abdicated to Shun and what Shun said when he abdicated to Yu, that's not surprising, is it?" "Two generations of sage kings, facing different circumstances, naturally had different explanations to give." Su Dun was bewildered by everyone's comments. Didn't those books from later generations say that the "Sixteen-Character Heart Transmission" was Yan Ruoqu's core evidence to disprove the "Ancient Text of the Book of Documents"? Wasn't it said that once this evidence appeared, the Neo-Confucian scholars would be speechless? How come he couldn't even convince a few seven or eight-year-old children?

18. 318 大 Great Ming: I Once Held Office in the Modern World 大明：朕在现代当过官 Warm Person by the River江边人暖Historical117k WordsOngoing [Political infighting] + [development] + [war] + [slow burn] The man standing before you is the Divine Sovereign of Ten Thousand Martial Arts of the Great Ming, ruler of the Four Seas and Seven Continents, lord before whom all races bow, and emperor of the world’s supreme nation: Zhu Yiyi. [Serious synopsis] The story reaches the Wanli era, and the Forbidden City welcomes its new master. Zhu Yiyi is reborn as Zhu Yiyi, Jiaqing’s eldest grandson, and through a twist of fate takes the place that o —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 319 幕 Behind the Scenes, I Use Cultivation Videos to Fool the Ancients 幕后，我用修仙视频忽悠古人 This Work本作Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Sky Screen Reactions + Behind-the-Scenes Deception + Modern-Day Sole Supernatural Practitioner + Historical Spoilers + No Female Lead] Cultivation is a uniquely Chinese tradition passed down for thousands of years, and it once enjoyed a vast following in ancient times. Qin Shi Huang sought immortality in the Eastern Sea, Emperor Wu of Han held a Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai, and Emperor Taizong of Tang became obsessed with elixirs... The ancients longed to become “immortals” who would live fo 11.2kReads7.6Score434Shelves
20. 320 明 Late Ming: From Bandit to God’s Whip 明末：从马匪到上帝之鞭 Fat Fish Fears No Fire胖鱼不怕火Historical655k WordsCompleted [Late Ming power struggle + cavalry battles + ruthless decisiveness + becoming emperor] When civilization meets barbarism, you have to become even more barbaric than they are. Zhou Ming transmigrates back to the great northwest, where it is now the first year of the Chongzhen reign. Drought and looting plague the entire region. If we can’t settle down and farm in peace, then nobody gets to farm. When the entire Han people overturn the table and grow barbaric, it will be a nightmare for the wh 9.6kReads8.4Score591Shelves

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    Fast-paced and not fluffy

21. 321 稳 The Steady Chongzhen, Starting with Saving Wei Zhongxian 稳健崇祯，从救下魏忠贤开始 Milk Drunk晕奶Historical4.4M WordsOngoing [Ming dynasty + contending for supremacy + no System + Chongzhen] Transmigrating to the Ming dynasty, he becomes Emperor Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian, at Coal Hill. The land is in ruins, the sun and moon have lost their light, and the people are suffering. If that is how things stand, then I shall bear the stars on my back and shoulder the sun and moon! From the start, I save the dying Wei Zhongxian and confiscate the estates of the eight great Shanxi merchant clans! Rebellion? Kill! Manchu invaders? 29.5kReads8.6Score3.3kShelves
22. 322 咸 The Idle Prince: Emperor? Not Even a Dog Would Want the Job! 咸鱼皇子：皇帝？狗都不当！ Rock Sugar Meets Cola冰糖撞可乐Historical967k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + multiple heroines + no brainless plot + no business ventures] [The book's trial run failed, so the original title has been kept. As a result, the story starts drifting away from the title midway through. Please forgive me, dear readers, and just ignore the title. The quality is still pretty good ╰(*´︶`*)╯] Zheng Yuan, an overworked office drone, woke up one day and found himself transmigrated to the Great Zhou, a dynasty that never existed in history. The good news: This Gr 10.5kReads8.2Score410Shelves
23. 323 挽 Saving the Dynasty from Ruin: The Revival of the Southern Ming 挽天倾之南明复兴 Rixiangzi日享子Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Zhu Cibi, a second-year history student at Jiangling Yangtze University in the twenty-first century, accidentally falls into the water while out for a stroll and transmigrates, reborn as Zhu Cixi, crown prince of the Southern Ming's Hongguang Emperor. With the Southern Ming facing ruin, its fortunes in decline and its country on the brink of destruction, and the first wave of colonization following the West's imminent Age of Exploration looming, how will he save the nation, restore the Ming, and 356Reads5.1Score—Shelves

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    It has to be this one.

24. 324 重 Reborn as a Tyrant in the Great Ming 重生大明当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.3M WordsCompleted You think you can secretly collude with the Jian Nu and I won't know? You think you can conceal your commercial taxes and I won't know? The southeast is prosperous, while Shaanxi lies barren for a thousand miles, littered with the starving dead. The court's ministers care nothing for the people's lives or the fate of the realm. They suck the blood of the Great Ming and strip the flesh from its people! Even an ordinary man in a fit of rage can spill blood three feet high. But do you know what hap 17.4kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves
25. 325 夺 Seizing the Song Dynasty: Even the Water Margin Heroes Can Become Kings 夺宋：水浒也称王 A Glance Back Amid Ten Thousand People万人丛中一回首Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Wang Lun unexpectedly transmigrates into the world of Water Margin, becoming the first leader of Liangshan Marsh, the White-Clad Scholar who shares his name. The emperor, a debauched monarch and self-proclaimed Daoist, has traded his dragon throne for a bed of pleasure. The Four Great Villains wreak havoc at court, the common people live in misery, and the Jurchens to the north eye the land like tigers stalking their prey. Wang Lun: “This weak Song dynasty isn't worth saving!” Lu Zhishen: “The w 18.4kReads8.8Score1.5kShelves
26. 326 大 Great Ming: Crashing into a Pillar from the Start, Terrifying the Entire Court 大明：开局撞柱，吓坏满朝文武 Carefree Buddhist佛系无忧Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [From the start + System + transmigration + scheming + history + wild imagination] So, what exactly are the regrets of the Ming dynasty? The Hongwu Emperor, who lost his father, mother, wife, son, and grandson; the imperial eldest grandson who died young; Crown Prince Zhu Biao, widely regarded as the most secure heir in history; the indomitable founder who started with a single bowl; the man who ended with a tree and nothing but tears; and the Yongle Emperor’s lament: “Can even a lifetime of ach 8.9kReads8.2Score439Shelves
27. 327 朕 I’m Busy Unifying the Realm, I Don’t Have Time to Be a Doormat 朕忙着一统，没心思做舔狗 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical1.4M WordsCompleted The good news: I transmigrated into the body of an emperor, so I can live in extravagant luxury! The bad news: This emperor is a hopeless simp, and he’s already taken it to an art form! Worse still, he’s about to become the ruler of a fallen dynasty and be captured and locked in a dog cage up north! This is a story about saving himself. 6.8kReads8.2Score468Shelves
28. 328 三 Three Kingdoms: Eight Million for the Governorship of Ba Commandery 三国：八百万买巴郡太守 Little Tangyuan 521小汤圆521Historical344k WordsOngoing (Power struggles, farming, daily life, modern knowledge, with occasional alternate history for the sake of the plot!) In the third year of Guanghe, the Western Garden sells official posts at clearly marked prices. The great clans of Yingchuan fight over the post of governor, the governor of Ba Commandery launches a rebellion, and for half a year, no one wants the job, even for eight million. Jiang Lin, a transmigrator, arrives in the late Han dynasty along with his delivery van and makes more th 8.5kReads7.3Score450Shelves

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    This one, please. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

29. 329 南 The Southern Ming Righteous Army 南明义军 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical1.4M WordsCompleted In 1645, the Yiyou Year of the lunar calendar, the Year of the Rooster, the first year of the Hongguang era of the Ming and the first year of the Longwu era; the second year of the Shunzhi era of the Qing; the second year of the Dashun era of the Great Xi; and the second year of the Yongchang era of the Great Shun, Shi Kefa died alongside Yangzhou, Nanjing fell, and Li Zicheng died at Jiugong Mountain. The Qing court surveyed the realm and found no one who could stand against it. The Eight Banne 18.7kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves

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    I only recommend this one.

30. 330 大 Great Song: Father, Be Sensible and Abdicate on Your Own 大宋：父皇你懂事点，自己退位吧 Rainy Night夜雨天Historical707k WordsOngoing The shame of Jingkang remains unavenged. The hatred of a subject: when will it end? He transmigrates to the end of the Northern Song dynasty, just as the Jin invaders march south and Emperor Huizong of Song is hastily preparing to abdicate and flee. With the ancestral temples on the verge of collapse and a catastrophe unfolding from the start, Zhao Kai declares: “Father, don't run! Watch as I reclaim our realm and bring peace to the land, ushering in a golden age when every nation pays tribute t 298Reads6.5Score—Shelves
31. 331 西 Western Zhou: Reborn as a Jing Barbarian, Armed with Nothing but a Broken Sword 西周：穿成荆蛮，从一把破剑开始 Luoyang Doesn't Know If Spring Will Come洛阳不知道会不会逢春Historical554k WordsOngoing [Group transmigration] + [Hellish start] + [Farming] + [Conquest] A hundred meteors tore across the sky, and a hundred transmigrators arrived in Western Zhou! Wow, everyone else is a prince of Qi, a high minister of Jin, or even a prince of the Zhou royal house! Surely I won't do too badly either. What? I have to be one of the Jing Man tribesmen of Chu, and from a collateral branch at that? No matter. I'll take action. Watch me start from nothing, endure frost and dew, cut through thorns, and bu 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist of his new book arrives in the desolate lands of Jingman, rising from nothing to conquer the world.

32. 332 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 17.2kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves

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    Ahem, the first book, though set in the Cao Wei dynasty, still manages to reach the late Tang dynasty; the plot is good, and the historical figures are reasonably intelligent. The third book is intellectually stimulating, a slow-paced five-star read. The fourth book is meticulously plotted with numerous foreshadowing elements, extremely exciting, with substantial and engaging content that is cultured, profound, and humorous. The fifth book initially focuses on the cautious journey of a minor time-traveling character, also a slow-paced five-star read.

33. 333 大 Great Qin: The First Emperor of Qin Video Calls Me 大秦：秦始皇与我视频通话 Old Tangerine老柑橘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The good news: I lost my phone. The bad news: Qin Shi Huang found it. “How is my Great Qin doing?” “It's doomed! It falls after just two generations!” “Young man, save Great Qin!” “I've got three hundred ways to live a healthy life. Study them carefully, and preferably make it to seventy or eighty!” “Young man, I'll take your word for it!” “Take out Zhao Gao!” Was what Great Qin lacked really a map of the world? Could killing one Zhao Gao really make Great Qin last? Hidden murderous intent, 5.2kReads9.1Score532Shelves

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    You can take a look at these three.

34. 334 三 Three Kingdoms: The Prodigal Son of Shu Han Sets Wolong Ridge Ablaze from the Start 三国：蜀汉败家子，开局火烧卧龙岗 Old Xing老刑Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Liu Mang was reborn as Liu Bei's eldest son, and the veteran transmigrator was overjoyed. After transmigrating ten times, he could return to the modern era and gain immortality. Just as Liu Bei was making his third visit to Zhuge Liang's thatched cottage, Liu Mang decided to stop the Crouching Dragon from joining him and finish his "death mission" as soon as possible. Liu Bei: "Only the virtuous and worthy can win the people's allegiance." Liu Mang: "Man is an animal that is selfish by nature, a 3.1kReads8.8Score307Shelves

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    I personally think this is a very good historical novel, and I highly recommend it.

35. 335 汉 Late Han Three Kingdoms: Recruiting Dian Wei from the Start 汉末三国：开局收典韦 Let Nature Take Its Course, No Regrets顺其自然不说遗憾Historical2.1M WordsCompleted (Three Kingdoms + conquest + multiple female leads + no System + not mindless) After transmigrating to the late Han dynasty, Han Ming became the son of the timid warlord Han Fu. With such a cowardly father, Han Ming felt his future was bleak. To stay alive, he had to make his father understand that the enemy wasn't so frightening, and become powerful himself. Fortunately, his father was willing to hand over power, so Han Ming kept recruiting talent and training his troops. “Yuan Shao is plotting 33.9kReads8.1Score3.1kShelves

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    It looks good, I'll take it. [Thinking]

36. 336 三 Three Kingdoms: A Commoner's Rise 三国：庶民崛起中 Potato Loves Rolling Around土豆爱打滚Historical728k WordsCompleted [No System + Farming Story + Historically Grounded + Less Three Kingdoms Fantasy] Title: The Rise of the Commoners in the Three Kingdoms. Also known as: Three Kingdoms: I Started as a Fishmonger’s Son, Yet They Say I’m a Descendant of Jiang Qi; Three Kingdoms: I Rose from Humble Beginnings, Yet They Have Me Rebuild Jiang Qi. Jiang Tao discovers that he has transmigrated to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, becoming the son of a fishmonger. The Yellow Turban Rebellion has just broken out. Unwil 2.1kReads7.6Score101Shelves

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    This is a good book, you can check it out. The protagonist is an ordinary person who climbs to the top step by step. There's no system, the plot is logical, the protagonist is intelligent, it's a farming story, and it doesn't deliberately try to associate with famous generals.

37. 337 丧 Zombie Apocalypse at the End of the Ming: My Guards Are All Worth Ten Thousand Men 丧尸明末：我的亲卫都是万人敌 Bad at Games but Loves to Play又菜又爱玩客Historical269k WordsCompleted Reborn in the tenth year of the Chongzhen reign, he becomes Zhu Liexuan, the sixteen-year-old legitimate eldest son of the Prince of Su. He is still worrying about the Prince of Su's manor being overrun by Li Zicheng in six years when he opens his eyes and sees a thirty-day countdown to the apocalypse. Thirty days later, the “Rain of the Undead” arrives. Ninety percent of humanity turn into zombies on the spot, and every corpse rises again! [Ding-ding-ding! Infinite Void Supermarket: take all th 115Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A zombie, reborn in the tenth year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign (1640), becomes the 16-year-old eldest son of the Prince Su's mansion! On the thirtieth day, poisonous rain falls from the sky, turning 99% of humanity into walking corpses on the spot! A massive supermarket automatically refreshes! 800 Lu Bu-level personal guards respawn after death, 100% loyal! He directly creates artifacts from nothingness, falsely claiming they are national treasures bestowed by the Hongwu Emperor! With unlimited resources in hand, leading eight hundred war gods, he defends Lanzhou, protects the Ming Dynasty, and carves out a bright future in the apocalypse!

38. 338 穿 Transmigrate to Northern Myanmar and Become a Warlord in a Chaotic Age 穿越缅北成乱世枭雄 Hardy Who Loves Homemade Popcorn爱吃自制玉米花的哈代Urban541k WordsCompleted A discharged soldier from the 21st century transmigrates into the remnants of the Kuomintang army in the 1950s. He makes his mark across the Golden Triangle and northern Myanmar, becoming a warlord with the goal of founding a nation. No System, no supernatural abilities. 3.3kReads8.5Score145Shelves
39. 339 辽 The Mad Dragon of Liaodong 辽东狂龙 Cooking Green Plums in a Dream梦煮青梅Historical607k WordsCompleted On that rainy night on Shuangdao, Mao Wenlong, a wronged soul who had lingered for fifteen years, was reborn. When he used the imperial sword in his hand to cut off Yuan Chonghuan's head, he knew that nothing would ever be the same again... 146Reads9.4Score105Shelves

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    *The Fierce Phoenix*: To make room for the Jin envoys, the historical Liu Qi was sent to a pigsty, where he died of anger, vomiting blood. The soul transmigrates into Liu Qi's body, conquering east and west, pacifying the four directions, unifying the country, and establishing a great Chinese empire! *The Mad Dragon of Liaodong*: Yuan Chonghuan: Mao Wenlong, I am ordered to kill you! The Imperial Sword is here! Mao Wenlong: I also have the Imperial Sword! The late emperor granted me the authority to act expediently! *Crack!* Head falls to the ground! Dear readers, guess whose sword is faster?

40. 340 我 My Aunt Is Yang Guifei 我小姨是杨贵妃 Nine Holes九孔Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [No System + Fast-Paced Plot + Ruthless] After transmigrating as Yang Guifei's nephew, Pei Hui could have spent his life in luxury, drinking and composing poetry with Li Bai, Du Fu, Wang Wei, Meng Haoran, and the rest, and playing mahjong with his aunt, Yang Guifei. But instead, he has to face the An Lushan Rebellion. He thinks he can make the emperor see An Lushan's true colors and eliminate him before the rebellion begins. But by then, the Tang emperor is already inept and corrupt, and the ent 6.3kReads8.1Score503Shelves
41. 341 历 History Cloud Drive: The Three Families Divide Jin 历史云盘之三家分晋 Sima Fu Wenjun司马负文君Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Real history, no wild imagination, no power fantasy. This is a historical novel series that follows a chronological timeline, drawing on authentic historical sources and folk legends. Set against the backdrop of real history, it is a realistic work of fiction that reimagines the past. Readers who enjoy historical stories are welcome to read and discuss it. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Historical Cloud Disk series is a comprehensive history of China, a realistic novel based entirely on true historical events. Currently, there are two parts: "The Historical Scroll: The Zhou Dynasty" mainly covers the history of the Western Zhou Dynasty from its founding to its fall, and the early Spring and Autumn Period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. The second part, "The Historical Cloud Disk: The Partition of Jin," is still being updated and mainly covers the late Spring and Autumn Period to the early Warring States Period, detailing the struggles for hegemony between Jin and Chu, Wu and Yue, and how Han, Zhao, and Wei divided the state of Jin, becoming the Seven Warring States. While this is a realistic novel, lacking the exciting elements of typical fantasy novels, it is closest to historical records and is a chronological history. It contains numerous true historical events, anecdotes, and idioms, making it particularly suitable for readers who enjoy Chinese history and culture, as well as authors who want to write about time travel to ancient times.

42. 342 李 Li Chengqian Takes Charge of the Tang Dynasty, Says I, Du He 李承乾当大唐话事人，我杜荷说的 I Was Once a Fresh-Faced Young Man曾经也是个青涩的少年Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Soul Transmigration to the Tang Dynasty + Defying Fate + Lighthearted Daily Life] After transmigrating into Du He, he thinks he'll get to enjoy the life of a rich young man. Then he realizes it's the seventeenth year of the Zhenguan era, and he's approaching the day when Li Chengqian's failed rebellion will be exposed. And the news of their plot is about to get out! The result will be an execution by a cruel method! Before Du He has even been dead seven days, his beautiful princess wife is alre 15.9kReads8.0Score1.3kShelves
43. 343 历 The Historical Scrolls: The Zhou Dynasty 历史卷轴之周王朝 Sima Fu Wenjun司马负文君Historical2.2M WordsCompleted [Chinese history, Xia, Shang and Zhou, Western Zhou, Spring and Autumn period, Warring States period, Qin Empire] No wild imagination, no power fantasy, just real historical stories. Why was the emperor’s eldest legitimate son abandoned time and again, only to be forced into farming? Through relentless effort, he and his descendants eventually founded the mighty Zhou dynasty, China’s longest-lasting dynasty. The eight hundred years of Zhou rule gave us one remarkable legend after another. They f 11Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 344 北 Northern Song: The Seventh Son of Emperor Shenzong Just Wants to Lie Flat 北宋：神宗第七子，我只想躺平 Dream of an Old Friend in the Jianghu江湖故人梦Historical570k WordsOngoing History, transmigration, political intrigue, farming A pediatrician who died from overwork transmigrates into the seventh son of Emperor Shenzong of Song, the one who, according to the official histories, died today. He climbs out of his coffin, hoping to lie flat and live the comfortable life of an idle prince. But the brother who treats him best is the future Emperor Zhezong, who will die suddenly twenty years from now. To save his brother, he has to save the dynasty. He introduces smallpox i 1.8kReads—Score118Shelves

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    Very immersive

45. 345 三 Three Kingdoms: From Godfather Killer to Comeback Godfather 三国：从义父杀手到逆袭教父 The Green-Robed Guest with Wine载酒青衣客Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [Passionate action] + [No System] After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, he finds himself in the body of none other than Lu Bu? Wait, this is Xiapi in Xu Province? And it’s the third year of Jian’an? If nothing unexpected happens, doesn’t that mean he’ll be meeting his end at White Gate Tower in just a few days? In this life, watch me train elite troops, battle the warlords, claim the realm, and bring peace for generations to come! (PS: The story follows the histo 15.3kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves
46. 346 长 The Long River at Sunset: The Life of a Man from the Late Han Dynasty 长河落日：一个汉末人的一生 San Yi Qiubai三易秋白Historical285k WordsOngoing In the chaotic final years of the Han dynasty, I am nothing but a commoner. No System, no mighty generals, no political schemes. I only want to survive the flames of war and witness the rise and fall of heroes, and the changing of dynasties. This is the complete life of an ordinary man in the chaotic Three Kingdoms era. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Version 1: Realistic (Emphasizing no cheat codes, a sense of depth) [Book Recommendation for Those in a Reading Shortage] Rejecting systems and cheat codes, this is a true survival story of an ordinary person in the late Han Dynasty. There are no transmigrators with precognitive abilities, no cheat codes to defy fate, only the struggles and choices of an ordinary person in a chaotic world. From refugee to soldier, from the countryside to Ye City, see how he gradually lives his own life amidst the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the struggle for power among warlords. The writing is profound, with meticulous attention to detail. Those who enjoy realistic history and slow-paced political intrigue should not miss "The Setting Sun Over the Long River: The Life of a Man in the Late Han Dynasty."

47. 347 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score432Shelves

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    A historical novel, absolutely brilliant and very enjoyable!

48. 348 拯 Blue Star Rescue Plan: I Transmigrate to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 拯救蓝星计划：穿越五代十国 Island Ape岛猿Historical432k WordsOngoing “Transmigration + history + political intrigue + war + farming + martial arts + multiple heroines” Transmigrating in search of treasure, with a disastrous start? Establish a foothold in Southern Tang and set the whole realm in order! He wants no part in the power struggles, yet gets swept into an age of chaos. He wants no part in conspiracies, yet must turn the tide. At court, it is a struggle of deception and treachery! On the battlefield, it is a conquest of decisive, ruthless violence! In the 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical texts from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

49. 349 牧 Herding Horses in the Song Dynasty: Raising Warhorses in the Northern Song 牧宋：我在北宋养战马 Not Thinking of Catchy Tunes不思劲曲Historical470k WordsOngoing At twenty-eight, Lin Xuan, a doctor of equine science, opened his eyes to find himself a sixteen-year-old junior officer in the Palace Guard. By the banks of the Gaoliang River, the Song army was in full rout, and Liao cavalry surged like a tide. He crawled out from a heap of corpses and began a long journey, not to win a noble title or become a high minister, but to help horses run farther and build institutions that would outlive the people who created them. This is not a story about using mo —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you enjoy non-fantasy, non-system novels and want to understand the true course of history, you can check this out; it's pretty good.

50. 350 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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