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. 351 穿 Rules for Transmigrators: I Become an Online Keyboard Warrior in Great Ming 穿越者守则：我在大明当键盘侠 Liu the Son of a Thousand Cutthroats刘杀千刀的Historical2.4M WordsCompleted (Alternate history + no System + no golden finger + imperial examinations and political intrigue + one female lead) Chen Ke, a transmigrator, enters the Jiajing era. From a boy who tended cattle to top scorer in the imperial examinations, from Hanlin compiler to Earl of Jinghai, he cuts a path through one challenge after another, navigating the treacherous court with care at every step. With a brush in his left hand and a sword in his right, he uses modern knowledge to maneuver among the uprigh 4.8kReads8.7Score297Shelves

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   Look at my dark circles under my eyes, they're all saying it's good.

2. 352 回 Returning to the Past, I Build a Nation on Naval Power and Conquer Two Continents 回到古代以海军立国横扫两大洲 Won't Bow Down不会低头Historical1.9M WordsCompleted I transmigrated in prison, and now I'm using my engineering know-how to unite a realm torn apart by six centuries of chaos! ✔ Academic genius transmigrates ✔ Transmigrators compete ✔ Industrial revolution ✔ Land and sea supremacy ✔ Technological superiority ✔ National destiny ✔ Hardcore, multidisciplinary technical expertise. Two bachelor's degrees and three master's degrees! Zhong Pengju was a genius with expertise in clinical medicine, mechanical engineering, biology, applied chemistry, and th 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A time-travel war novel set against the backdrop of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, it is meticulous, serious, logical, and insightful. It's a very good war novel, full of ingenious strategies and thrilling climaxes!

3. 353 晚 The Greatest Warlord of the Late Tang 晚唐第一大军阀 Rebel逆贼Historical1.4M WordsCompleted If a person cannot leave their name behind in the vast river of history, it is as if they had never come into this world. After transmigrating to the late Tang, an age of upheaval, Qi Shen felt incredibly fortunate. Here, he could behead Huang Chao, wipe out bandits, reclaim Chang'an, and hold the emperor hostage to his heart's content. Here, he could defeat Qin Zongquan, pacify Yang Xingmi, punch Li Keyong and kick Zhu Quanzhong, calmly bringing the warlords to heel. Here, he could repel the Kh 1.9kReads7.7Score105Shelves

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   My bag, my bag, it looks really nice.

4. 354 奋 Striving in the Kaiyuan Era 奋斗在开元 Obsessed with the Flame痴竭火Historical404k WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty with no System and no powerful connections, just a low-ranking captain in the imperial guards. Luckily, the Tang Dynasty was rife with coups. After the Shenlong, Jinglong, Tanglong, and Xiantian coups, I fought my way up to become the military governor of Longyou. After that, I became the sole military governor of Longyou, Hexi, Anxi, and Beiting! I crushed the Turgesh, defeated Tibet, and marched on the Abbasid Caliphate, expanding the Tang Empire's borders! 2.6kReads8.2Score110Shelves

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   It exists in the Han, Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties. ( ´^ิω^ิ`)

5. 355 穿 I Transmigrated to the Sixteen Kingdoms: From Bandit to Emperor 穿越十六国：从山贼到皇帝 Neidu Saburo内督三郎Historical528k WordsOngoing No System + a traditional, historically grounded struggle for supremacy + an ensemble cast (not a brainless power fantasy) In the age of the Five Barbarians, the Han people are in decline and the Eastern Jin clings to a corner of the south. The north suffers under Shi Hu’s ravages, while the Jie, Di, Xianbei, Xiongnu, and Qiang sharpen their blades, all vying for control of the Central Plains. Murong Ke, Ran Min, Huan Wen, Wang Meng, Murong Chui, and other heroes from every faction converge. The 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Amazing! Perfect for seasoned bookworms!

6. 356 秣 Saddling Up in the Waning Tang Dynasty 秣马残唐 Utterly Useless Little Rookie很废很小白Historical3.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Tang Dynasty and becomes a refugee on the verge of starving to death. The moment Liu Jing opens his eyes, he sees a tragic world of warring fiefdoms, endless conflict, and people living in misery. Corpses litter the land, and for hundreds of miles, not a wisp of cooking smoke rises. Yet he also sees the romance of warhorses and flashing weapons, of heroes with the courage to swallow the world. This is the worst of times, and the best of times. Looking back at t 103.5kReads8.4Score10.3kShelves
7. 357 要 If You Want Me to Hang Myself Like the Chongzhen Emperor, Then I'll Keep You Hanging 要我当崇祯上吊，那就吊着你们玩 Three-Talent Staff三才棍Historical592k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [Conquest] + [No System] + [High-Stakes Action] + [Ruthless Combat] I’ll use extreme micro-management to win a high-level game! On my second day after transmigrating, they’re already forcing me to hang myself? Bandit rebels besiege the city, the Jurchen are at the gates, and the generals in command refuse to come to the emperor’s aid! Lin Gufan, now Zhu Youjian, issues ten commands in a row! Can Chongzhen escape the capital alive with his entire family in tow? The Ming Dyn 2.1kReads8.9Score137Shelves
8. 358 如 How to Save Germany 如何拯救德意志 The Copycat's No. 1 Wen Leihu Ke Unit文抄列文虎克一号机Historical1.9M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to 1901, Han Si unwittingly saves Wilhelm II, the last emperor of the German Empire. Since he's accidentally gotten involved with the Kaiser, he'll have to find a way to save Germany in order to avoid a miserable fate later on. 2.5kReads8.9Score130Shelves
9. 359 大 Great Ming: From Book Boy to the Strongest Imperial Guard 大明：从书童到最强锦衣卫 Jinghai's Most Devoted Lover京海第一深情Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Zhou Chu transmigrated to the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty. To survive, he was sold to the Lu family as a page. Just as Zhou Chu was helping the family’s second young master study and make steady progress, disaster struck the Lu family. Its members were thrown into prison. Zhou Chu took the Lu family’s only daughter with him, earning money while bribing the guards to make life in prison more comfortable for the family. Then Zhu Houzhao died, and Zhu Houcong took the throne, changing the era n 45.9kReads8.9Score5.3kShelves
10. 360 大 The Little Detective of the Tang Dynasty: What Do I Do After Being Beheaded from the Start? 大唐小神探：开局被斩首怎么办？ Drifting Duck随波逐流鸭Historical1.5M WordsCompleted 6.7kReads9.2Score820Shelves

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    They're all completed books, and they're all great; it's so satisfying to read them all at once.

11. 361 明 Late Ming: My Escape Begins with the Songjin Campaign 明末：从松锦大战首逃开始 Longan Is Delicious龙眼好吃Historical2.2M WordsCompleted [No System] + [Passionate] + [Conquest] + [Late Ming] In 1641, the fourteenth year of the Chongzhen reign, the Battle of Songjin, the Ming dynasty's final struggle for the fate of the nation, ended in a crushing defeat. Wang Chen, son of the first general to flee, refused to be made the scapegoat. Leading the remaining troops, he set out to change history and defy fate. Watch as he turns the tide, saves a collapsing empire from ruin, rescues the realm from disaster, repels the rebels within, and 10.4kReads8.5Score907Shelves
12. 362 穿 Transmigrate to Northern Song: I Am the Benevolent Ruler of the Great Song 穿越北宋：我为大宋仁君 Zi Li子砺Historical581k WordsOngoing What? I'm a history PhD, and I've become Zhao Zhen... Since I'm a young man of the new era, born under the red flag and raised in the gentle spring breeze, even as emperor, I will bring civilized ideas to this age. 1.4kReads5.8Score102Shelves
13. 363 大 Great Ming: From the Start, Zhu Di Exposed My Simulated Life 大明：开局被朱棣模拟人生曝光了 Sky-Blue Shirt天蓝色的衬衫Historical4.6M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty charmer + father’s resignation, son’s delight + simulator + two golden fingers] In the sixteenth year of Yongle, Zhu Gaoshuo transmigrates to another version of the Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Di's fourth son. With three dragons and two pythons around him, he had planned to live quietly and enjoy his life as a prince. But to his surprise, he attracts the spirits of legendary figures from history. The First Emperor Ying Zheng, Xiang Yu the Conqueror, Chancellor Zhuge Liang, the God 20.3kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves

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    🔥From Hongwu to Chongzhen, he was an immortal observer, and a "living correction tape" of history. The first online novel about the Ming Dynasty with complete immortality! The protagonist, Li Qing, traverses sixteen dynasties, personally experiencing all the major events from the iron-fisted Hongwu to the end of Chongzhen. Embroidered Uniform Guard, Grand Secretary, battlefield god of war, courtesan... He lived through a thousand different lives in six hundred years. 🔥I have a wealth of historical cheat codes, but my father has a full-map X-ray vision cheat code—how can I rebel like this? The son attracts the spirits of ancient sages like Qin Shi Huang, Zhuge Liang, and Han Xin; the father holds a "life simulator" that foresees the fate of the entire family. Father bids farewell to son (physical), uncle and nephew turn against each other, overseas students are warned... The Zhu family's main theme is "filial piety and parental love."

14. 364 重 Reborn as Lao Ai? From the Start, I Save Ying Zheng from Bullying 重生嫪毐？开局拯救被霸凌的嬴政 Drifting Duck随波逐流鸭Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Song Kun, born into the late Warring States period, finds his family fallen on hard times from the start. In Handan, he unexpectedly saves nine-year-old Ying Zheng, then saves Zhao Ji as well and brings mother and son home. He counsels Ying Zheng, helps him regain his confidence and build his strength, and acts as an elder brother and father figure. He becomes a ray of light in the childhood of Qin Shi Huang. With such a brilliant start, he had planned to quietly help Qin Shi Huang ascend the th 6.1kReads9.0Score814Shelves
15. 365 战 Warring States: I Told You to Be a Playful Young Lord, but You Actually Defeated Bai Qi? 战国：让你当纨绔，你竟打败白起？ Yi Jian衣见Historical2.4M WordsCompleted From the start, he had a fief of his own. He reclaimed farmland, built roads, smelted steel, and trained elite troops. The unscrupulous young lord: “Land, grain, wealth, beautiful women... I want it all!” Reborn in the state of Chu, he beats the state of Qin to a pulp! 609Reads8.8Score119Shelves

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    The first book is a mystery; Xiong Wuliang only wanted to be a carefree, idle nobleman, but unknowingly achieved great things. The second book offers a different perspective on Ming Dynasty history!

16. 366 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am the Commander of Xiliang 三国：吾乃西凉统帅 Flowers Blooming in the Clouds云上生花Historical1.6M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the final years of the Han Dynasty and becomes Dong Huang, Dong Zhuo’s nephew. Afraid his entire family will be executed, he works desperately to improve himself, offering advice and strategies, opening up farmland and training troops. He only wants to survive in this chaotic age, but ends up commanding the Xiliang Army and competing with the warlords for control of the realm. Dong Zhuo: “Yuanbo is truly a fine steed of the Dong clan! With Yuanbo here, I have nothing to fear! 1.3kReads7.2Score101Shelves
17. 367 乱 Iron Cavalry in a Chaotic World 乱世铁骑 Northern Fish北鱼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A nation's decline is never caused by foreign peoples; chaos in the court is the true root of a country's troubles. A top special forces soldier from Huaxia dies in a foreign land, only to transmigrate to another world and become the sixth prince of the Great Wu Empire. Yet this illustrious identity makes him the laughingstock of the entire Great Wu dynasty, mocked and ridiculed by all. 10.8kReads8.6Score964Shelves

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    Tomato's novel depicts a chaotic world, where iron cavalry gallop and winds of change rise. [Cool][Cool][Cool][Cool] Amidst the flames of war and billowing smoke, heroes and valiant warriors remain steadfast in their resolve. [Explore][Explore][Explore][Explore] The protagonist aspires to pacify the world, displaying extraordinary prowess on the battlefield. [Understood][Understood][Understood][Understood] The plot is full of twists and turns, inviting you to read and become completely engrossed. [Upvote][Upvote][Upvote][Upvote]

18. 368 戏 A Tale of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties 戏说魏晋南北朝 Qin Xue Wuhen琴雪无痕Historical806k WordsOngoing Telling history with a touch of humor doesn't mean making things up! It's the bare minimum of respect for the past. The 300 years from the Western Jin to the Sui Dynasty were practically a large-scale, absurdly realistic Game of Thrones. What a remarkable era it was: less than ten years after Sima Yan unified the realm, the foolish emperor and the fierce, ugly empress Jia Nanfeng turned the land into a bloody battlefield during the War of the Eight Princes. Liu Yuan, Shi Le, and others swept int 6kReads7.2Score297Shelves

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    You might want to check out purely obscure historical articles.

19. 369 骑 Mount & Blade: The Ambitious Hero of the Great Jin 骑砍：大晋枭雄 The Roadside Bandit剪径蟊贼Anime Fanfiction764k WordsCompleted [Power Struggle] [System] [Political Intrigue] [Mount & Blade: Dynasty Warriors] Waking up one day, Wang Jin discovers that he has arrived in a country called Great Jin. The dynasty is nearing its end, with powerful ministers ruling the court, aristocratic clans carving up the land, and local gentry seizing farmland. The people are destitute, while foreign tribes wait like vultures for Great Jin to fall so they can devour its remains. Watch as Wang Jin climbs step by step to the top of Great Jin 1.9kReads8.4Score100Shelves
20. 370 一 I Woke Up to Find That My Great Ming Had Only Ten Days Left? 一觉醒来，朕的大明只剩十天了？ Crumble to Pieces土崩瓦解Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Original title: I Woke Up, and My Great Ming Has Only Ten Days Left? In the seventeenth year of Chongzhen, the countdown to the fall of the Great Ming begins. (No System) While lying unconscious on the dragon throne, Zhu Youjian had a long, vivid dream. In the dream, he became a child and studied centuries in the future. He opened The History of Ming, a book filled with the humiliating end that awaited him. In the end, he became a hardened soldier, tempered by modern military training. After twe 280.2kReads9.0Score39.6kShelves

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    A highly recommended historical novel: It depicts battles against rebels, defense of the capital, conquest of the Jurchens, stabilization of the borders, suppression of the bandit leader Xian, struggles against officials and gentry, and the rectification of officialdom. When natural disasters and wars, along with the barriers of officialdom, become shackles of destiny, the author uses wisdom to break free, risking his life; when the laws of survival intertwine with human weaknesses, the author uses strategy to break through the web, using the game as a chess piece. Only those who can outmaneuver fate are true heroes. In short, it chronicles the political intrigues of the court, the power struggles and intrigues, the journey through time, the legends of emperors, the regrets of dynasties, and the allure of history, showcasing the rise and fall of dynasties as the wheels of history roll ever onward.

21. 371 开 At Xuanwu Gate from the Start, I Mistook Myself for Li Er 开局玄武门，错把自己当李二 Half a Cup of Tea, Half a Cup of Lake-Bottom Sand半盏茶半杯湖底沙Historical633k WordsCompleted Li Erfeng transmigrated. He was on horseback, with Xuanwu Gate right in front of him and eighty cavalrymen behind. The most conspicuous among them were a dark-faced man, a yellow-faced man, and a bearded man carrying an axe. “Am I Li Er?” Li Erfeng was delighted. He immediately launched a coup and fought his way into the imperial palace. First he “offed” his grandfather, then his father, and used force to demand the title of Prince of Qin and command of the Sixteen Guards. A few months later. “Y 3.7kReads8.7Score236Shelves

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    They were all historical figures who became emperors.

22. 372 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 143kReads9.7Score106.8kShelves

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    I just finished watching "Why Not Take a Boat Crossing" and I highly recommend it. The plot unfolds seamlessly, with each event building upon the last, full of twists and turns, and not a single word is superfluous.

23. 373 大 The Ming Dynasty at Sunset 大明日落 The Long River Flows into the Sea长河入海流Historical1.5M WordsOngoing The Ming Dynasty! The end of the Ming! Chen Feng establishes a power base between two mountains, keeping a low profile as he develops. When he runs out of money, he raids the Tartars! He grows stronger little by little, waiting for the day he can soar to greatness and build a prosperous dynasty where everyone has enough to eat! The Ming Dynasty! The Ming era! The end of the Ming! 12.7kReads7.0Score1.2kShelves

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    Don't look at the ratings; the highly rated books are all older ones! Check out the new releases!!!

24. 374 秦 The End of Qin: A Royal Descendant of Han, Contesting the World with Chu and Han 秦末：韩国王孙，与楚汉争天下 Person from Wu and Yue吴越人士Historical1.3M WordsCompleted At the end of the Qin dynasty. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a twelve-year-old descendant of the Korean royal family, Han Ying, courtesy name Wangsun. Han Ying gathers heroes and men of talent while waiting for his chance. “A gentleman keeps his weapons close and waits for the right moment to act. If I play my cards right, I may yet be able to destroy Han and Chu, then make myself emperor.” “A real man should be astride a horse with a spear in hand, commanding a hundred thous 5.2kReads8.4Score321Shelves
25. 375 五 The Glory of the Five Dynasties: I Found Great Chu and Unified the Realm 五代风华：我建大楚，定鼎天下 Master Xun From Chuanhu川湖的荀师傅Historical530k WordsOngoing He transmigrates to the Five Dynasties, where human lives are worth no more than grass and dynasties rise and fall like flowing water. He is Zhao Yanyu, the legitimate second son of a Later Jin military governor, and he knows the entire history of the Five Dynasties. From the start, he holds an extraordinary script in his hands! He seizes the elite troops and takes control of Xuzhou, expanding his territory across fifteen prefectures in the Huai region; he builds a navy, amasses wealth and provi 84Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Title: *The Splendor of the Five Dynasties: I Found the Great Chu and Establish the Empire* – A hardcore Five Dynasties novel without a system, an epic journey from the eldest son of a regional warlord to the first emperor of all time. Main Text: If you're tired of the systems and overpowered abilities in Five Dynasties novels and crave a historical epic that adheres to official history, maintains rigorous logic, and is packed with exciting moments, then *The Splendor of the Five Dynasties: I Found the Great Chu and Establish the Empire* is an absolute must-read! ✅ Key Highlights: - **[Hardcore History]** All major historical events and figures' birth and death dates are 100% consistent with *The Old History of the Five Dynasties* and *The New History of the Five Dynasties*. Every step of the protagonist, Zhao Yanyu, is embedded in the timeline of the chaotic Five Dynasties period, with no time paradoxes or historical inaccuracies. - **[No Overpowered Abilities]** The protagonist only possesses basic modern knowledge and a complete historical foresight. Through intrigue, strategic planning, and reforms, he rises step by step from the eldest son of a regional warlord in Xuzhou to become the founding emperor of the Great Chu, ending the chaos of the Five Dynasties. - **[Epic Scale]** From establishing a foothold in Xuzhou to vying for control of the Central Plains, from ascending the throne to recovering the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun, and finally creating the "Eternal Prosperity," the story fully covers the protagonist's 68 years of life, boasting a grand scale. - **[Portraits of Historical Figures]** Famous ministers and generals of the Northern Song Dynasty, such as Wang Pu, Cao Bin, Pan Mei, and Gao Huaide, all make appearances. Their life trajectories are altered by the protagonist, yet they still adhere to the characteristics of historical figures. - **[Anti-Typical Ending]** Avoiding the weakness of the Northern Song Dynasty's "emphasis on civil affairs over military affairs," the story establishes a balance between civil and military power, recovers Yan and Yun, ends the separatist regimes, and allows the Han Dynasty to return to its peak. 📖 Plot Hook: In the seventh year of Tianfu in the Later Jin Dynasty, Shi Jingtang died, and 20-year-old Zhao Yanyu transmigrated into the body of Zhao Zaili, the second son of the military governor of Wuning Army. Faced with the chaotic Five Dynasties period where "whoever has the strongest army becomes emperor," he had no system, no superpowers, only accurate predictions of history: - First step: take control of the elite troops, undermine paternal authority, and establish a foothold in Xuzhou;

26. 376 东 The Rise of Dongzhou: The World Hegemon Dismembers the World! 东洲崛起：世界霸主肢解世界！ Chu Bawang楚霸汪Historical3.2M WordsOngoing Transmigrating into a parallel world + colonialism versus tributary rule + wars for supremacy + unification + battleships and heavy artillery. The Eastern Continent Empire is founded, and the great powers vie for supremacy! I arrived by accident in this similar parallel world, only to discover that everything was different from the history I remembered. Tributary system versus colonial system! Military, economic, and cultural forces collide. Who will have the last laugh? Soldiers, take up your g 1.7kReads9.1Score102Shelves
27. 377 万 Contending Dynasties: From the Start, I Snatch the Martial Sage's Daughter 万朝争霸：开局截胡武圣之女 Shakey Shakey Is So Happy摇摇乐真的好快乐Sports188k WordsOngoing The worldwide conquest game has begun! Countless heroes from history have descended upon the world, joined by a massive influx of players! The age of great conquest has begun! Qin Que is panicking. How is he supposed to fight the likes of Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Emperor Taizu of Song, and the greatest khan under heaven? Anyone online? I need help, fast! Luckily, Qin Que awakens a daily intelligence System! He always knows himself and his enemies, and is one ste 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are good.

28. 378 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. 20kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
29. 379 谍 Espionage: I Pose as a Japanese Officer in Enemy-Occupied Territory 谍战：我在敌占区扮演鬼子军官 Fists in Kindergarten拳打幼儿园Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [This novel has a System, with no more than ten uses] [Large cast] [Espionage + business warfare + nation-stealing] The novel has three volumes: [The Mainland Arc] Mainly follows the protagonist's rise and development. [Siam Arc] Portrays the Japanese military in the later stages of the war from Siam's perspective. [Japan Arc] Begins at Chapter 648 and mainly focuses on postwar Japan. Many readers consider this part the highlight. Lin Zhiyuan is Hengdian's best-known actor for playing Japanese 137kReads8.7Score17.8kShelves

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    The first is about the late Tang Dynasty, and the second is about World War II; both are very good.

30. 380 九 Jiuzhou: I Convince Xiang Yu to Be My Brother from the Start 九州，开局忽悠项羽做我哥 Gua Jiji瓜叽叽Historical3.0M WordsOngoing Vast Jiuzhou, rival heroes battling for supremacy, and illustrious figures from every era taking the stage. From the start, I talk my way into winning over Xiang Yu, and from then on I live a shamelessly carefree life. “Big Brother, come on, chop them down for me.” 897Reads6.8Score100Shelves
31. 381 大 Great Tang: If You Won’t Rebel, Father, Then I Will! 大唐：父亲您不造反，我造反！ Darn Spider扑街蜘蛛呀Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Ruthless and decisive]+ [Golden finger]+ [Conquest and expansion]+ [Industrial Revolution]+ [Age of Discovery] Also known as The Crown Prince Should Stop Competing, the Tang Dynasty Already Has Nine Dragons in One Court, Tang Dynasty: Father, You’re This Old, How Can You Still Sleep?, and I, Li Chengqian, the Steadiest Crown Prince in History. He transmigrates to a parallel Tang Dynasty and becomes Li Chengqian, still the heir of the Prince of Qin’s household. Faced with Li Shimin’s indecision, 13kReads8.6Score785Shelves
32. 382 开 A Zhao Zilong as a Starting Reward 开局奖励一个赵子龙 I Don't Eat Pig Feed不吃猪饲料Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsOngoing [The 2023 luck-and-farming novel: follow the journey of building a power from scratch] [Fortune + Farming + System + Conquest] [P.S. This isn't a fast-paced power fantasy; the story moves at a slower pace.] [Become emperor, not a eunuch. If that bothers you, don't read this.] Qin Tianzong: “The Divine Race bullies us, the Demon Race humiliates us. Our human race must rise! Yanhuang shall never perish, and Huaxia shall never fall!” Ying Zheng: “Great Wall Legion, slaughter the jackal tribe! They 12.9kReads8.7Score728Shelves
33. 383 慈 For the History of Empress Dowager Cixi, This Book Is All You Need 慈禧历史读这本就够了 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical365k WordsCompleted [History + Secrets of Empress Dowager Cixi + Qing Dynasty + Imperial Harem + Political Intrigue] One book to understand Empress Dowager Cixi and the Qing Empire 1.6kReads9.4Score115Shelves

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    I really learned a lot after watching this; I must say, classic poems are timeless! 👍

34. 384 我 I Really Didn't Mean to Stir Up Trouble in the Tang Dynasty 我真没想在大唐搞事情 Staying Home and Sleeping All Day宅在家里睡大觉Historical5.8M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Historical farming + No System + Court intrigue + Academy + Epic battles + Multiple heroines] Qin Ming, a young man from the modern era, transmigrated to the fifth year of the Zhenguan era. He had planned to coast through life as a landowner: marry a beautiful wife, take concubines, and enjoy the moonlight and breeze of the Great Tang. But fate always had a sense of humor: While shopping in the Western Market, the stunning “mother and daughter” he casually bought turned out to 34.4kReads8.6Score3.1kShelves
35. 385 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 210kReads9.7Score28.1kShelves

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    You can take a look; I think it's pretty good.

36. 386 趣 The Song Dynasty, Told with a Twist 趣说大宋王朝 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical696k WordsCompleted The emperor's art of statecraft in a single cup of wine, the fateful legend of the “fragrant boy's birth,” a prophetic monk who foretold that “the inspector would become emperor,” and the schemes and ambitions behind a yellow imperial robe... The founding of the Song dynasty was far more fascinating than the history books suggest! Discover Zhao Kuangyin's rise from street urchin to founding emperor: his “forced” ascension at Chenqiao Station, the mysterious prophecy at Xiangyang Temple, the lig 5.1kReads9.5Score229Shelves
37. 387 安 Diary of a Soldier in Anxi 安西兵日记 Fan Xiu凡秀Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty, this is a world without magic or battle aura, without cannons or muskets, without anyone invincible under heaven or any prophetic geniuses. People here grow old, fall ill, and die. They bleed and get hurt, act foolishly and make mistakes, and find themselves helpless and lost. Here, there are passionate brothers and tender romances, longing for one's homeland and the harsh reality of the battlefield… 15.5kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves
38. 388 三 Three Kingdoms: I Was a Lazybones, Yet Became a Mentor to Cao Wei's Emperor 三国：咸鱼的我，却成了曹魏帝师 Fu Jianquan Zhou福健全粥Historical4.2M WordsOngoing Su Yu transmigrates to the final years of the Han dynasty and becomes the first strategist in Cao Cao's camp, winning Cao Cao's trust and becoming his confidant. As eighteen warlords from the eastern provinces unite to campaign against Dong Zhuo, Su Yu helps the still-weak Cao Cao reap enormous rewards from the coalition's campaign. Later, at Su Yu's suggestion, Cao Cao occupies Yan Province and makes it his base. He battles Yuan Shu, welcomes the emperor, destroys Lu Bu, captures Liu Bei, and f 671Reads8.4Score115Shelves
39. 389 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Offered Cao Cao a Plan and Founded the Tomb-Raiding Corps 三国：开局献计曹操，成立摸金校尉 Twinkling Stars闪闪繁星Historical1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, Yang Ling originally planned to assist Liu Bei and accomplish great things. But their views clashed, and after they argued, Zhang Fei gave him a sound thrashing. In a fit of anger, Yang Ling chose to join Cao Cao, who had only just started building his power. From now on, I, Yang Ling, have only three things to do: eat, sleep, and beat Liu Bei! Liu Bei: If only I had known Yang Ling was such a genius, I wouldn't have let him go so easil 6.2kReads8.9Score806Shelves
40. 390 召 Summoning System: I Rule the World with the Han Iron Cavalry 召唤系统：我以大汉铁骑霸天下 Brush-Touching Commandant摸笔校尉Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Total War: Three Kingdoms System + Conquest + Another World + Summoning + National Destiny] Starting with a tiny mountain stronghold, he possesses the Total War: Three Kingdoms System. Every time he plunders silver, he can summon an army of legendary heroes from the Three Kingdoms. From then on, Liu Wei establishes the Han dynasty, pacifies foreign tribes, conquers the Central Plains, gathers the Nine Tripods, and unites the fortune of the Human Emperor. He follows the martial path to immortali 9.2kReads8.8Score536Shelves

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    Try this game, Seven Kingdoms Clash.

41. 391 美 America, 1860: Starting from Scratch as a Tycoon 美利坚1860：从零开始当财阀 Zi Shi Tian子示天Urban2.6M WordsOngoing [European and American Business Wars] [The American Civil War] [The Gilded Age] [Technological Development] Business tycoon Allen died beneath a heavy truck in a car accident, only to unexpectedly transmigrate into the body of a 19-year-old Irishman in New York in 1860. With just 75 dollars to his name, Allen used his modern business acumen to start from scratch, first opening a canning workshop, then expanding the factory and starting a company. In the turmoil of the Civil War, his carefully l 14.2kReads8.7Score412Shelves

    Reader note

    Realistic historical novels, including high-quality ones.

42. 392 三 Three Kingdoms Emperor: I Have a Tyrant Simulator 三国皇帝：我有昏君模拟器 My Name Is Zhang Fei吾名张飞Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + foolish emperor + simulator + the Han Empire as a globe] Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms as Emperor Shao Liu Bian. Get stronger by being a foolish ruler? [Ding! Abuse of power detected. Reward: 10,000 Snow Dragon Cavalry!] The Empress Dowager is living in seclusion in the harem? Come, then. You can govern from behind the curtain. [Ding! The harem interferes in politics. Reward: 10 peerless generals!] There's a disaster in Yuzhou? Send a corrupt official to extort bribes. [Di 6.2kReads8.9Score562Shelves
43. 393 三 Three Kingdoms: I Snatch Guan Yu from the Start and Carve Out My Own Domain 三国：开局截胡关羽，割据一方 Cloud of Stars星星之云Historical3.3M WordsOngoing (Struggle for supremacy. Unification. Feel-good. Harem. Overwhelming dominance) He transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era as a down-and-out member of the Han imperial clan. From the start, he gets to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei first and swears brotherhood with them. To survive in these turbulent times, he enlists in the army. He endures countless hardships, overcomes every obstacle, puts down the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and is ennobled and appointed as a general. He carves out a domain of his own, 60.6kReads8.6Score4.8kShelves

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    These are just a few books I recommend for beginners. Feel free to browse them. (′~`;)

44. 394 明 A Professional Rebel at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末造反专业户 Golden Chicken Wings金黄的鸡翅膀Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [No System + No Cheat Powers + Late Ming Dynasty + Rebellion] Wu Cheng, a newly graduated college student working as a village official, transmigrates to the second year of the Chongzhen reign in the late Ming Dynasty and becomes a military household member of the Great Ming. A corrupt court, an incompetent emperor, greedy officials and gentry, and commoners treated as less than human push Wu Cheng step by step toward rebellion. Watch as he takes on the local tyrants, fights the Great Ming, dest 14.5kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
45. 395 重 Reborn in Dream of the Red Chamber as Jia Huan, the Concubine’s Son 重生红楼之庶子贾环 A Fisherman's Son Who Can't Swim不会游泳的渔民子弟Historical2.6M WordsOngoing A doctor transmigrates into the Jia household of the Jia family in Dream of the Red Chamber, becoming Jia Huan, the most useless son born to a concubine. Follow his efforts as he rises step by step, blooms like a lotus, escapes his predicament, and makes up for the story's many regrets. 69.9kReads9.1Score5.1kShelves
46. 396 中 An Introduction to Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识 Li Ran李然Historical839k WordsCompleted This book is a systematic and comprehensive encyclopedia of essential knowledge about Chinese literature, intended to provide readers with thorough, well-organized cultural knowledge. Covering literature, art, religious beliefs, politics, economics, culture, entertainment, philosophy, science, and many other fields, it uses detailed discussions and a rigorous scholarly approach to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of Chinese culture. The section on literature prov 162Reads8.6Score—Shelves
47. 397 岁 In the Year of Jiazi, the Warlords Vie for Supremacy and I Raise the Yellow Turban Banner 岁在甲子，诸侯争霸我插黄巾旗 Silly Little Wolf Brush憨憨小狼毫Historical979k WordsOngoing Knowing how it all ends, why does Zhang Jiao insist on becoming the man who tolls the death knell for the Han Dynasty? Why is Lu Bu cursed as a servant of three masters, yet calls himself a servant of the common people? Why does the commander guarding Jingxing Pass howl and curse in the middle of the night? What answer is young Guo Jia searching for as he travels a thousand miles? Why, on the day Zhuge Kongming proposes marriage, is he asked whether he knows how to turn tricks? … A young man fr 118Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ① I can't really comment on my own book, but I still enjoyed writing it. I did a lot of research. I'll take over Hebei before Emperor Ling dies and see how they react! [Cool][Cool] ② *The Rise of Emperor Qinzong of Song* is well-written, has a strong storyline, and is rich in historical materials—a historical masterpiece! [Awkward][Awkward] ③ The Zhu family relatives lived long and remained stable. The court struggles are depicted in a captivating and unpredictable way; it's worth reading. The reasons for the Ming Dynasty's decline are vividly portrayed. It emphasizes emotions, especially one's own family's. This story is particularly emotional, with many tear-jerking moments. Read with caution! [Smirk][Smirk]

48. 398 白 The White Horse Roars Through the Three Kingdoms 白马啸三国 Tiger Roars Through the Woods, A Passionate Sword虎啸山林多情剑Historical2.0M WordsCompleted After unexpectedly transmigrating into the chaotic Three Kingdoms era, young Ding Wei refuses to settle for an ordinary life. Watch as he shoulders a great responsibility, rides his white horse to defend the frontier, and writes an epic tale of heroism. He recruits renowned generals and brilliant strategists, makes his mark across the waning Han Dynasty, avenges his family, drives out foreign invaders, and forges an ironclad military spirit. With heroic ambition, he becomes an emperor for the ag 5.5kReads8.6Score496Shelves
49. 399 百 A Century of Rise and Fall: The History of the Late Qing Dynasty 百年兴亡清末史 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical365k WordsCompleted The Rise and Fall of Society in the Late Qing A Century of Rise and Fall: The Late Qing Dynasty is a profound historical account of how the Qing dynasty went from prosperity to decline. From the glory of the Kangxi and Qianlong era to the humiliation of the Opium Wars, then the upheaval of the Taiping Rebellion and the disastrous defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War, this book offers a panoramic view of the Qing dynasty's journey from its peak to its demise. With meticulous attention to detail, 44Reads9.2Score—Shelves
50. 400 快 Run! Wei Zheng Is Bringing His Son to Court! 快跑，魏征扛着他儿子上朝了！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Year Seven of the Zhenguan era. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and I transmigrated into Wei Shuyu. As Wei Zheng's beloved son, shouldn't I help my father with his troubles? Li Shimin secretly hiding spending money? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to take a concubine? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to lead a personal campaign? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out... In short, whatever Li Shimin does, we oppose it. That's how you earn a reput 22.7kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves

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