High-IQ Historical Transmigration, Rich Historical Atmosphere, and Fixing Historical Regrets 高智商历史穿越文，浓厚历史气息，填补历史遗憾

1. 301 天 A Fated Hero, Forced to Conquer by the Goddess of Vengeance 天命枭雄，复仇女神逼我称霸 Huo Ya, Who Loves the Yangqin喜欢杨琴的霍琊Historical210k WordsOngoing [An alternate-history story, not based on real history. Set in the era after the Three Kingdoms, as the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms period begins.] Cheng Feng, a state-owned enterprise employee, sees his hopes of marriage crushed by an exorbitant bride price. After one night of heavy drinking, he transmigrates to the war-torn Northern Jin, becoming the nephew of the head of the Jiang clan in Liangzhou. At this time, the Five Barbarians are wreaking havoc across the Central Plains. The empir 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This one is worth checking out. The author's writing style is extremely cunning and elegant, and he is very knowledgeable about historical events from the Three Kingdoms period to the Jin Dynasty. It's a pity that it's a fictional historical novel, but it's still quite good to read.

2. 302 大 The Republic of Great Song 大宋共和国 Little Fei Zen Tea小飞禅茶Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Zeng Shouyi, a modern materials engineer, is transported back to the Northern Song dynasty after a laboratory accident. He becomes the unknown illegitimate son of Zeng Gongliang, the famed chancellor of Quanzhou. With his ability to improve technologies already available in the Song dynasty, his foresight into the course of history, and the introduction of modern management ideas, he rises from a son marginalized by his family. He develops overseas trade in Quanzhou and builds a commercial empir 171Reads—Score—Shelves

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   IQ-focused novels, business novels, good new books

3. 303 风 Hong Xiuquan, the Charismatic Heavenly King 风流天王洪秀全 Yu Songhan郁松寒Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Hong Xiuquan, an impoverished scholar in the late Qing, was quite the extraordinary man. He struck out on a new path, launched the Jintian Uprising, rose from humble beginnings, captured Nanjing, founded the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, dominated eighteen provinces, and ruled for fourteen years over half the realm. He was insatiably greedy, consorting with courtesans and surrounding himself with beautiful women. He gathered beauties from across the land, keeping 2,300 women in his harem to serve hi 11.4kReads8.6Score861Shelves

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   It has a story, a plot, historical facts, and excellent writing. A masterpiece of historical fiction. Understanding Hong Xiuquan is understanding men!

4. 304 乱 In a Chaotic Age: Conquering the World, Starting with the Frontier Army 乱世：从边军开始逐鹿天下 The Fat Cat Isn't Fat肥猫不肥Historical473k WordsCompleted [Action-packed]+ [Conquest]+ [Agriculture]+ [No System] From a centurion of a defeated army to the lord of Dingzhou, from a lone city to sweeping across the northern frontier. Everyone thought he was defending the borders of Great Zhou, until his cavalry crossed Dingzhou's border. Only then did the world understand: He didn't intend to shore up this broken table. He meant to overturn it and replace it with a new one. “I have no interest in serving Great Zhou. I'll set the rules for this chaotic 7.3kReads7.2Score511Shelves
5. 305 火 A Hotpot Through the Ages 火锅春秋 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Historical477k WordsOngoing The state is founded on its people, and the people put food first. Transmigrating into the turbulent Spring and Autumn period, a master chef stirs up the world. Follow the protagonist across the river of time as, armed with culinary skills and the Zuo Zhuan, he rewrites the course of Chinese civilization and creates an epic “Spring and Autumn of Fine Food”! 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A new book is now available. It's a historical food novel. Although it's a time-travel story, it avoids fantastical elements like systems and cheat codes, focusing instead on historical facts and events. All titles, names of people and places, and social backgrounds are meticulously researched, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the Spring and Autumn Period. Furthermore, the book offers extremely detailed introductions to some traditional Chinese dishes, serving as a practical cookbook. However, the author is not responsible for any kitchen novice mistakes. [Awkward laugh] Readers interested in history and food are welcome to check it out.

6. 306 典 The Classics of China: Livestreaming Across Past and Present 典籍华夏：直播古今 Su Zhiting苏知婷Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Ning An transmigrates and becomes an entertainment livestreamer. But he isn't content with that. He's determined to create an epic masterpiece that bridges past and present through conversation. The System arrives, giving Ning An the ability to travel to any dynasty, meet historical figures, and discuss the past and present with them. When he meets Confucius, Ning An says with the utmost reverence, "Without Confucius, the world would have been shrouded in darkness for all eternity." Confucius ea 2.1kReads9.4Score224Shelves
7. 307 大 The Great Ming’s Mightiest Ant 大明最强蝼蚁 Feng Yi Jie Jie丰熠节节Historical231k WordsOngoing [No System | Late Yuan, Early Ming | Officialdom and Case-Solving | Power Plays and Wits | Rags-to-Riches Comeback | Meticulous Historical Research] He transmigrates on the eve of the Red Turban Rebellion, facing three capital crimes from the start. A blade rests at his throat, and his life hangs by a thread! A senior corporate auditor and risk-control executive is suddenly reduced to a lowly porter, trampled by anyone who pleases. All he has are a stopped watch, a lighter, and cigarettes. He ca —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend a detective and political intrigue novel set in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. It has no set system, is based on rigorous historical research, and features a modern-day internal audit and risk control executive who travels back in time to become a death row inmate at a dock. He overcomes numerous obstacles to rise through the ranks and plots his way to the Ming Dynasty.

8. 308 锦 The Splendor of the Tang Dynasty: My Father Is Li Shimin 锦绣盛唐：我的父亲是李世民 The King Sent Me to Eat Vegetarian大王叫我来吃斋Historical4.1M WordsCompleted My surname is Li, my given name is Tai, my courtesy name is Huibao, and my childhood name is Qingque. I am the legitimate second son of Emperor Taizong of the Great Tang. My mother is Empress Wende, and my uncle is Zhangsun Wuji. I was favored above all the princes from a young age, and as I grew up, I proved to be exceptionally talented and brilliant. My useless elder brother, the crown prince, ruined himself and lost his position. Naturally, I am the most suitable, reasonable, and legitimate h 2.1kReads9.2Score269Shelves
9. 309 执 Mastering the World: From Merchant to Imperial Strategist 执棋天下：从商贾到帝国棋手 Rui Rui Rui Rui Pigeon睿睿睿睿鸽Historical360k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Court Politics + Satisfying Revenge + Romance + Historical + Martial Arts + Growth] After a section chief at the Qu County Development and Reform Commission dies by suicide, he becomes Liu Yanming, an impoverished illegitimate son of the Minister’s household in Yingzhou City. In this world, the sharpest blade isn’t necessarily martial prowess, and the greatest power isn’t necessarily the imperial throne. And so the grand performance begins. He tramples wealthy merchants, swallo 3Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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   I stumbled upon this wonderful book and read it whenever I have free time. If you're looking for something to read, give it a try!

10. 310 1 In 1742, I Topple the Qianlong Dynasty 1742干翻乾隆王朝 Yan Junyuan燕竣渊Historical764k WordsCompleted Yang Dong, a modern-day hotshot, unexpectedly dies of sudden cardiac arrest. When he opens his eyes, he has become Yang Guidong, the six-year-old youngest son of the Yang family in Yangjia Village during the Qianlong era. He’s beaten half to death by a local bully as soon as he transmigrates, but luckily, he awakens the All-Things Mall! Food, medicine, divine weapons, martial arts, modern knowledge... Anything can be exchanged! His grandfather is a reclusive miracle-working doctor, his nine uncl 735Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    In the seventh year of the Qianlong Emperor's reign, the disastrous consequences of the century-long "Huguang Filling Sichuan" migration finally erupted! New immigrants, local natives, and Miao and Yi villagers fought tooth and nail for a single grain of rice, turning the land of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou into a living hell! I, Yang Guidong, was reborn as a six-year-old child. In this desperate situation, I was fortunate enough to gain the "Universal Mall" cheat code, allowing me to exchange gold, silver, and grain seeds infinitely! While others risked their lives for a single bushel of rice, I already commanded millions of "Universal Sisters," gathering people through grain, establishing a community through agriculture, and carving out a foundation in southern Sichuan. By 2025, high-yield, high-quality seeds will turn barren mountains into gold mines. Modern methods will reshape the rules of survival, production, military affairs, and faith, integrating the three ethnic groups of Tujia, Hakka, and Miao; modern trade routes will bridge generational gaps, and the agricultural community will become a unique paradise in Southwest China. I do not seek hegemony or kingship; I only seek to build a peaceful and livable land for my people! In 1745, war reignited in the southwest, with the Qing court, local chieftains, and immigrants locked in a bloody struggle. No one noticed the sparks quietly spreading in the deep mountains of southern Sichuan. While the court was exhausted from the fighting, I focused on rapid development, and the power of the agricultural communities silently permeated the entire Yunnan and Guizhou regions. When the smoke of war cleared, the young Qianlong, brimming with pride, announced to the world the pacification of the southwest. A secret report from the southwest quietly landed on his desk: "Your Majesty, the new master of this land greets you!" Qianlong realized with alarm that the strategically vital areas of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou were now under the control of the agricultural communities. This southwestern land no longer belonged to the Qing Dynasty, nor to the local chieftains. "I never wanted to be a local chieftain; I only sought to protect the people through the agricultural communities, ensuring that millions of people were well-fed and clothed." The clarion call of the seventh year of Qianlong's reign had already sounded, and the sky over the southwest had long since changed! (From "The Time the Clarion Call Sounded in 1742")

11. 311 大 The Fierce Tigers of the Ming Dynasty 大明虎贲 Holding a Lamp, Watching the Sword挑灯看剑Historical1.6M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into an age of chaos, where blades are honed, war rages across the land, and the imperial court is rife with scheming and on the brink of collapse. Yuan Xiao arrives in this troubled era by chance while carrying out a mission. Relying on his wit and intelligence, he navigates between the various factions, making friends on all sides and rising step by step to the pinnacle of life amid one peril after another. Behold Yuan Xiao, casually brushing off his sleeves! I specialize in p 305Reads8.8Score101Shelves
12. 312 魂 Reborn in Li Bai's Body? From the Start at Mawei Post Station, I Save Yang Yuhuan 魂穿李白？开局马嵬驿，我救玉环 Wanderer of Nanke南柯行者Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One of Tomato's rare gems. The An Lushan Rebellion, an exiled immortal and a noble consort, intrigue amid chaos, and fervent devotion to the nation. A man remains a boy until the day he dies. As he makes his way through life, apart from Yang Yuhuan, his unattainable first love, which of the colorful women of the Tang dynasty became his cinnabar-marked love? And who remained the one he could never let go? Most importantly, whether heroes or villains, everyone is sharp-witted. This story is entire 142Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A rare gem among Tomato's historical novels. The An Lushan Rebellion, a banished imperial concubine. Power struggles in a chaotic world, passionate patriotism. Crucially, both protagonists and antagonists are intelligent. This alone surpasses 99.9% Of Tomato's historical fiction. Highly recommended.

13. 313 开 Reviving the First Emperor from the Start to Build an Eternal Qin Empire! 开局复活始皇帝，打造万世大秦！ The Ninth Under Heaven天下第九Historical1.7M WordsCompleted The First Emperor died suddenly at Dune? The National Fortune Manifestation System came into being! Ying Ziye chose to resurrect the First Emperor. To strengthen the fortune of the Great Qin, Ying Ziye launched a sweeping overhaul of the empire. The princes: “Ninth Brother has the crown prince position locked down. He'll be the greatest crown prince in history!” Fusu: “Ninth Brother is more suited to be crown prince than I am!” Ying Zheng: “Why do I feel more energetic by the day?” Ying Ziye: “F 7.1kReads8.9Score663Shelves
14. 314 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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    As you can see, the wrong path of marriage alliances has already been reversed.

15. 315 来 Arriving in Southern Ming, an Engineering Student Crushes the Qing and Restores China 来到南明，工科生横扫满清复华夏 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical531k WordsOngoing In the first year of the Hongguang reign, Jiangnan is on the verge of falling. The realm is shattered, and the people are displaced. A modern engineering expert unexpectedly arrives in the storm-tossed chaos of the Southern Ming. The land is divided among warlords, powerful enemies press at its borders, and the old and new dynasties take turns on the stage. He has no peerless martial arts, but he possesses engineering, manufacturing, and scientific knowledge far ahead of his time. He gathers dis 1.1kReads—Score103Shelves

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    The sun sets over distant, verdant mountains; the cold wind chills the humble dwelling. A dog barks at the brushwood gate; a traveler returns home on a snowy night.

16. 316 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 509Reads—Score—Shelves

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    As a political intrigue novel set in an alternate Eastern history, the author not only constructs a complete worldview but also features vividly characterized characters and a tightly woven, fast-paced plot. The descriptions of human nature and the human condition are particularly nuanced. I devoured over 300 chapters in one go and couldn't stop! It avoids the clichés of mindless wish-fulfillment novels; every step is a twist, and the power struggles between the four kingdoms are brilliantly written. Qi Ming's journey from a passive escape to mastering strategy and manipulating people—the sense of oppression and exhilaration as he climbs from the bottom—is truly amazing. Even the supporting characters aren't just tools; each has their own stance and calculations. Even the villains are charismatic—you can't bring yourself to hate them!

17. 317 乱 A World in Chaos: From the Start, I Seize the Thousand-Household Garrison 乱世，开局火并千户所 Little Attila小阿提拉Historical1.7M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + All-Star Famous Generals + System + Political Intrigue + Battlefield Strategy + Alternate History] The protagonist rises from a clash among company commanders to become the Northern Dynasty's uncrowned king, his achievements eclipsing even the emperor's. He massacres Baoding and burns Yanjing. Rotten roots cannot grow new shoots: the Demon King of Yanshan rises from the ashes. He reclaims the old lands recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas and becomes the new sun of Gor 303Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    In ancient warfare, the protagonist constantly wore down his resources, and he needed to develop land and pastures—he wanted everything.

18. 318 工 An Engineering Student Ventures into the Late Ming 工科小伙闯明末 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A middle-aged bachelor, beaten down by society and thwarted at every turn in the modern world, with no connections to his name but plenty of knowledge and ability, is accidentally transported to the Chongzhen era at the end of the Ming dynasty. Relying on his modern knowledge while adapting to the era’s actual technological and industrial capabilities, he works hard to quietly change history and prevent China’s decline. 2.8kReads7.8Score196Shelves
19. 319 天 The Heavenly Kingdom: The Rise of an Imperial Dynasty 天国王朝：帝朝崛起 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.6M WordsCompleted This is the legendary life of God's agent, entrusted with shepherding His flock! From a modern transmigrator to a medieval infant, he relied on the Mount & Blade System and his own strategic brilliance to break free from constraints, defend the Holy City, establish an empire, and change the course of history for both the Crusaders and the Islamic world. (Early game: using Mount & Blade to break through; mid-game: political scheming; late game: cyberpunk space opera) 79Reads—Score106Shelves

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    No intellectual impairment in niche historical literature

20. 320 归 The Soul of Tang Returns to the Righteous Cause 归义唐魂 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.0M WordsCompleted To the west, he allied with his uncle’s Yutian Kingdom; to the east, he reclaimed eleven prefectures of Helong. He drove the Uyghurs north and secured the Tianshan Mountains; looking south toward Chang’an, he reclaimed the old frontiers. Gunpowder shattered the Tibetan ranks; iron cavalry trampled the Khitan camps. The Three Stars Banner swept across Youzhou and Yunzhou, and the Han realm’s sky was opened anew beneath the sun and moon. 1.6kReads—Score144Shelves

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    No-brainer history literature

21. 321 乱 Elegy of a Chaotic Age: Prelude 乱世挽歌之序曲 The Melancholy Ink-Black Wolf忧郁的墨色狼Historical609k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + History + Three Kingdoms + Male Protagonist + No Golden Finger] His work after 98 grueling hours gets scrapped? A burned-out screenwriter transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms and takes on history with workplace tactics! Have KPIs ever pushed you to the breaking point? Senior writer Wang Cheng spent four straight days working through the night on his script, “Turbulence at the End of the Han,” only for the client to demand a complete rewrite with one dismissive remark: “It’s not 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this historical novel set in the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period! It's absolutely worth reading. The content and setting are based on real historical materials, referencing "Records of the Three Kingdoms" and "Book of the Later Han." The chapters and plot are captivating, with a natural blend of literary and martial arts scenes. The schemes are intricately linked, and the scene descriptions are exciting, intense, and crisp. It's definitely worth a read.

22. 322 快 Quick, Let Duke Zhou Eat Some Meat 快让周公吃肉 Back to Yunnan归云南Historical1.3M WordsOngoing I transmigrated one day and became the famous Duke of Zhou, Ji Dan. Everyone praises me, saying, “The Duke of Zhou spits out his food to welcome worthy men, and all under Heaven turn to him.” But who knew I wasn’t practicing humility, I really just can’t stomach meat! The shadows of the blood sacrifices at Zhaoge haunt me. Just one bite of meat and I’m back in that slaughterhouse in my dreams. Within, scheming ministers watch like tigers; without, the rebellion of the Three Guards bears down. Th 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, you could take a look and give it a try.

23. 323 穿 Transmigrating to Great Qian as a Prince 穿越大乾当王爷 Wang Dongdong, a Late Bloomer大器晚成的王冬冬Historical627k WordsCompleted A worthless man from the twenty-first century transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty and tries his best to keep his head down. Instead, he is first made the Great Qian’s first non-imperial prince. Afraid the emperor will grow suspicious, he tries even harder to stay under the radar, only to gradually become the Great Qian’s richest man, the first prince to serve as a grand secretary in its Grand Secretariat, a pillar protecting the realm, and a minister entrusted with the emperor’s heir. He say 125Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arrangements must be made clearly and thoroughly.

24. 324 张 Chronicle of Zhang Xianzhong’s Capture of Luzhou 张献忠陷庐州纪 Yu Ruizi余瑞紫Historical18k WordsCompleted A Record of Zhang Xianzhong’s Capture of Luzhou is an important unofficial historical source written by Yu Ruizi, a firsthand witness from the late Ming dynasty. It recounts how Zhang Xianzhong, leader of a peasant rebel army, captured Luzhou, in the area of present-day Hefei, Anhui, in 1642, and the upheaval that followed. Yu Ruizi was a scholar trapped inside the city who witnessed the violence firsthand. He saw Luzhou fall, witnessed the suffering of its people amid the fighting, and observed 15Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The historical epic "The Late Ming Dynasty Trilogy," centered on peasant armies and the Great Western Army, is meticulously researched, subtly weaving together clues, creating a grand narrative with vivid characters. Don't miss it! The first part, a ensemble piece on survival, is complete, and the next chapter, "The Struggle for the Throne," will delve into the epic tales of the Eight Great Kings and the young Four Great Western Kings. PS: I'd also like to recommend some of the main reference materials used in the writing process; those interested can take a look.

25. 325 崇 The Veritable Records of the Chongzhen Emperor 崇祯实录 Anonymous佚名Historical142k WordsCompleted The Veritable Records of the Chongzhen Reign 86Reads8.6Score—Shelves
26. 326 穿 Transmigrated to Northern Wei to Fight for the Empress's Throne 穿越到北魏争后位 True Lord of the Plains平原真君Ancient Romance210k WordsOngoing A pair of beautiful modern twin sisters from a mountain village are completely different in personality, habits, and interests. The younger sister has a wide range of interests and loves painting above all else. The older sister loves to study and is determined to get into a top university. Because of a portrait, the sisters transmigrate one after another to an unfamiliar era. As they chat about history in the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, a twist of fate sees them reborn as his 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The historical atmosphere of over a thousand years ago is palpable as two beautiful sisters travel back in time to the Northern Wei Dynasty. They vie for the Empress's throne, regardless of their blood ties. Intrigue, war, chaos, historical figures, and events await – a captivating glimpse into the past.

27. 327 极 The Ultimate Hoodlum Wang Dabao 极品混混王大宝 Pale Yisu苍白一夙Eastern Fantasy118k WordsOngoing Wang Dabao transmigrates into the body of a street thug in the capital and gets bound to the [Game of Life System] from the start. He meets a guy called “Third Brother Huang”! Then he takes a closer look at the man's identity... What?! Later, the man says, “Younger brother, do me a favor.” I say, “Just name it, big brother. I'll go through fire and water for you.” So I help him confiscate a corrupt official's estate, become his right-hand man, and, while I'm at it, win over all seven beauties of 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A high-IQ time traveler!!!

28. 328 血 Blood Runs Red: Zhang Xianzhong and the Great Western Army 血流红：张献忠与大西军 Luo Xuepeng罗学蓬Historical467k WordsCompleted In June 1645, Zhang Xianzhong captured Chongqing. Sweeping westward with unstoppable momentum, his army left blazing fires and blood-soaked roads in its wake. On August 9, after taking Chengdu, Zhang Xianzhong wasted no time in holding a founding ceremony and ascending the throne as emperor of the Great Western Kingdom. From the very first day Zhang Xianzhong took up residence in the Shu Prince's Palace in Chengdu, the country knew no peace. His forces were locked in repeated battles with Li Zic 239Reads9.4Score114Shelves
29. 329 南 A History of the Southern Ming (Two-Volume Set) 南明史（全二册） Gu Cheng顾诚Historical696k WordsCompleted A nation on the brink of ruin still descends into infighting, and even in its final days, the infighting continues! Nothing is more absurd than human nature. In March 1644, Li Zicheng's Great Shun forces captured Beijing, and the Chongzhen Emperor hanged himself. When news reached Nanjing, the Southern Capital, the question of who would be enthroned became urgent. Civil and military officials alike scrambled to make a name for themselves before the new ruler, each hoping to claim the credit for 4.7kReads9.5Score1.4kShelves
30. 330 明 A History of the Peasant War at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末农民战争史 Gu Cheng顾诚Historical290k WordsCompleted Sixteen years of unstoppable victories, followed by four hundred days to total collapse. Open this book and discover why Li Zicheng was defeated, and why his downfall came so quickly! In March 1644, Li Zicheng captured Beijing, bringing the Ming dynasty to an end. By then, he had fought for sixteen years. In April of that year, Li Zicheng was defeated at Shanhai Pass, and the Qing army entered the pass. In May of the following year, Li Zicheng died at Jiugong Mountain in Huguang, just four hundr 688Reads9.3Score149Shelves
31. 331 秦 Qin Shi Huang: The Spirit Cauldron Arc 秦始皇·灵鼎篇 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今17k WordsCompleted Qin Shi Huang: The Spirit Cauldron Arc 4Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 332 南 History of the Southern Ming: 1644–1662 南明史：1644-1662 Situ Lin司徒琳Historical252k WordsCompleted Within the court, civil officials were divided by factional strife. Beyond it, no military hero emerged. As warfare plunged the people into chaos, the political system turned inward and consumed itself, while the forces that might have helped from outside could not be brought to bear. The roots of the Southern Ming’s collapse can be traced to this predicament. The purpose of Southern Ming History: 1644–1662 is to answer the question, “Why did the Ming dynasty fall?” With this in mind, author Ly 76Reads8.6Score—Shelves
33. 333 我 I Am Not Li Shimin 我不是李世民 Spear Through Cloud and Fire枪出云火Historical105k WordsOngoing I'm not Li Shimin. But I helped the people of this region live as they did in the Zhenguan era. When I woke up, I had become the son of a minor landowner at the end of the Sui dynasty. My father had just been hacked to death by bandits. All that remained at home were my twelve-year-old sister and twenty-three villagers waiting to die. They told me to run, that I could survive if I fled. But what would happen to them if I did? I never planned to become Li Shimin. I only wanted the people of this —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss]

34. 334 要 The Real Heiress Is Going to Destroy My Family? I'll Take the Top Scholar Title Instead 要被真千金灭门？我反手状元及第 Sour Soup Beef Noodle酸汤肥牛面Historical662k WordsCompleted The rating just came out, so it may be low for now. (Ensemble cast + Imperial examinations + Political intrigue + Transmigrate into a book) (Whether there's a female lead is up to you, dear readers. There isn't one yet, but we can add one if enough readers want it.) He transmigrates into the second brother, a doomed extra in a women's domestic power-struggle novel whose family is fated to be destroyed. While the whole family frets over the real and fake heiresses, he takes his Imperial Examinati 132Reads6.9Score117Shelves

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    It's a high-IQ story, featuring a group of characters, but some of the articles are relatively repetitive.

35. 335 文 The Star of Literature Falls to the Mortal Realm: Wang Bo's Legend in the Mystic Tang Dynasty 文星坠凡：王勃玄唐传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今10k WordsCompleted The Star of Literature Falls to Earth: Wang Bo's Mysterious Tang Dynasty 9Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 336 玄 Li Mi, the Mystic Chancellor: Divining the Cosmos and Aiding Four Dynasties as an Immortal 玄相李泌：易数定乾坤，仙踪辅四朝 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今20k WordsCompleted Li Mi, the Mystic Chancellor: Divination Sets the World in Order, an Immortal Aids Four Reigns 3Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 337 盟 The Mengjin Crossing 盟津渡 Facing South from the Mountain朝山南Historical267k WordsCompleted Also known as The Awakening of the Ferry Boy. Wu Heyuan, a young man from a Yellow River ferry crossing, suffers the massacre of his entire family, and his younger sister goes missing. After delivering a letter to the Weishui Alliance for a mysterious stranger, he becomes Jiang Shang’s disciple and embarks on a path of political intrigue. When his sister is trained to become an enemy nation’s assassin, when his beloved tastes poison to save him from the brink of death, and when his master gives —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This historical novel is good; the plot is full of twists and turns, the logic is rigorous, and it conveys positive energy.

38. 338 明 The Peasant Wars of the Late Ming Dynasty (Revised Edition) 明末农民战争（修订版） Yuan Liangyi袁良义Historical406k WordsCompleted The late Ming peasant wars of the 1630s through the 1670s were the longest-running and largest-scale peasant wars in ancient Chinese history. Drawing extensively on official and private writings as well as archival records, the author gives a meticulous account of their development and impact. Carefully reviewed and expanded by the author, this revised edition presents readers with a sweeping historical panorama. 30Reads8.6Score—Shelves
39. 339 天 The World Is Falling Apart: Escape from Tumu Fortress and Flee for My Life! 天崩：逃出土木堡，亡命狼居胥！ Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical450k WordsOngoing [Survival of the Fittest] [No System] [Political Intrigue] He transmigrates into Zhu Qizhen. He is emperor for just one day, before being forced to flee into the snowy north. The Battle of Tumu is riddled with unanswered questions. First, he has to stay alive. Only then can he think about anything else... 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Tumu Crisis is shrouded in mystery. No system, dual narrative. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Zhu Qizhen, kills Wang Zhen, and only reigns as emperor for a day. His cheat-like abilities are restrained; after the Tumu Crisis, he flees north, leaving no time to develop industry. 100 Chapters in, and aside from strong liquor and refined salt, there's no time or opportunity to develop anything else. How can the advantages of a transmigrator be utilized? How will Zhu Qizhen break this deadlock? A different perspective on the Tumu Crisis!

40. 340 穿 The Eunuch Who Transmigrated into a Book Is Far Too Good at Reading the Room! 穿书太监太会审时度势了！ Runxi001润熙001Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Su Rui has transmigrated into a book... And not just any book, but a political intrigue novel where the power levels keep climbing. The catch is, the novel already has a protagonist of its own. So... How can you get by without a System? Luckily, Su Rui is a eunuch, and nimble enough to adapt. The books hold golden mansions, The books hold beauties, The books hold the answers. 72Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    "Your Majesty, please remain seated in the inner palace. I will handle matters outside!"

41. 341 抱 The Immortal Path of Baopu: The Legend of Ge Hong 抱朴仙途之葛洪传奇 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今15k WordsCompleted The Immortal Path of Baopu: The Legend of Ge Hong 4Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 342 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.6kReads—Score492Shelves

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    This book is a must-read!! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is guaranteed to get more and more addictive as you read on! It's intellectually stimulating and logically sound! Quality is absolutely guaranteed! Completed in September with nearly a million words, all foreshadowing is resolved, all plot holes are filled, and there's no disappointing ending. The writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military battles, and court intrigue are all top-notch. It boasts a grand scope, lofty ideals, profound thoughts, and deep cultural depth. If you don't enjoy it, you can beat me to a pulp!

43. 343 大 The Might of the Great Tang: The Long Winds of the Celestial Strategies 大唐天威之天策长风 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Historical328k WordsCompleted In the chaotic final years of the Sui dynasty, the realm lies in ruins, smoke rises from battlefields, and the people are plunged into misery. A gifted child is born at the Wugong Guesthouse, marked by the auspicious signs of a dragon and phoenix. He is named Shimin, with the great ambition to bring peace to the people. Young Li Shimin is no idle boy. He studies military texts and masters riding and archery. At sixteen, he deploys a feint at Yanmen and drives back hundreds of thousands of Turk 9Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 344 玄 The Mystic Pivot: Zhang Heng’s Record of Heavenly Secrets 玄枢：张衡天机录 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今29k WordsCompleted The Mystic Pivot: Zhang Heng's Record of Celestial Secrets 6Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 345 皇 The Prince Goes on a Journey: Forced to Become a Hostage from the Start 皇子出游：开局被逼做质子 Shrimp-Eating Crowd吃虾群众Historical198k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into the body of a prince, thinking I could lie flat and enjoy the good life. Who knew the original owner was a walking jinx, someone everyone avoided like the plague? On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, I stumbled upon a prince's affair. I managed to kill him in self-defense, but that brought trouble that could cost me my life. My emperor father doesn't even know what I look like, and my brothers want me dead the moment they lay eyes on me. To make matters worse, I'm being 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A high-IQ historical romance novel with time travel and political intrigue, with no dull moments and a fast pace.

46. 346 仙 The Han Dynasty of the Immortals: A Quest for Immortality in the Late Han 仙汉汉末龙虎寻仙记 Cloud Bean Filling云豆馅Xianxia226k WordsOngoing If you're not a hero, don't read the Three Kingdoms. And if you're a hero, how could you not understand the loneliness of troubled times? Everyone, there are more Three Kingdoms novels on the market than you could haul away in a wagon. But after looking through them all, I can count on one hand the ones I could actually keep reading. Is it because the authors lack skill? No. The problem is that fast-food template: the moment the protagonist gets a cheat, the Five Tiger Generals are reduced to 33Reads—Score165Shelves

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    A groundbreaking, high-brow Three Kingdoms fantasy novel! We've grown accustomed to fast-paced, heavily adapted Three Kingdoms stories, forgetting the profound immortal cultivation within the original tale. This book returns to the source, preserving the heroic characters and classic plot, filling the gaps in history with secrets of immortal cultivation. Two immortals, one observing the grand scheme of things, the other surveying all things; mortals vie for their own small territories, while immortals safeguard the eternal universe. The plot is nuanced and profound, with each chapter offering new foreshadowing and exciting twists.

47. 347 唐 Bandits in the Late Tang 唐末流寇 Ye Qiuchen叶秋辰Historical555k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Tang Dynasty, political corruption ran rampant and the people lived in misery. Liu Ke unexpectedly arrives in the late Tang era and becomes a low-ranking officer in Huang Chao's army. Without a System or a golden finger, he relies on his own hard work to rise step by step. Liu Ke first secures Hunan and Jiangxi as his base. He then reclaims wasteland and stockpiles provisions. As the realm falls into turmoil, he marches out of Hunan and Jiangxi to contend for dominion o 1.7kReads—Score113Shelves
48. 348 鬼 The Medicine Cauldron of Guiguzi 鬼谷药鼎 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今15k WordsCompleted The Ghost Valley Medicine Cauldron 4Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 349 我 I, the Ming Dynasty’s Restorer: Emperor Shizu 我，再造大明，明世祖 Reborn: The Urban Little Immortal Doctor重生之都市小医仙Historical173k WordsCompleted Go ahead and stir things up. Keep at it until Tomato has no good stories left and historical fiction has fallen into decline, and then my masterpiece will make its debut. We’re the ones carrying the torch for historical fiction on Tomato. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Very good, very good, very good, take a look.

50. 350 我 I Am Qin Shi Huang, and Great Qin Shall Last Ten Thousand Years 我是秦始皇，大秦万年 Sky Wind, Sea Waves天风海涛Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [First-person historical fiction | No transmigration, no female lead] I united the Six Kingdoms, brought all under Heaven under one rule, built the Great Wall, and guarded the dragon veins of the Nine Provinces to defend my Great Qin and protect my realm. In the name of the First Emperor, I swear: As long as I live, I shall defend and expand our borders, pacify the four barbarians, and lay the foundations of Great Qin. Even in death, I shall become a dragon spirit to protect Huaxia, so that it m 235Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Want to be Qin Shi Huang for a day? Experience the hardships of childhood as the first emperor of a unified China, the political intrigue and ruthlessness of adulthood, and the exhilarating revenge of conquering the six kingdoms? This book is the only one on the entire internet to be told from the first-person perspective of Qin Shi Huang's official history of the Qin Dynasty. It's not a time-travel fantasy novel, offering a highly immersive reading experience! Search "Qin Shi Huang" or "Qin Dynasty" on Tomato Novels website, and "I Am Qin Shi Huang, Qin Dynasty Forever" will be among the top results! Welcome to read, comment, and urge for updates! [Heart] #QinShiHuang #QinDynasty

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