Historical Fiction 写历史的小说

1. 1 明 The Late Ming Trilogy 明末三部曲 Li De罹得Historical697k WordsCompleted This is a late-Ming historical epic told primarily from the perspective of the Daxi Army and the peasant rebels. The general approach is seventy percent fact and thirty percent fiction: the main characters and major events are real, but some real historical figures’ personalities, backgrounds, and experiences have been fictionalized. The trilogy’s central themes trace a path from the ensemble cast’s “instinct to survive and ideal of universal harmony” in the Survival arc, to “destruction, plunde 916Reads8.2Score101Shelves

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   Tomato's rare historical novel told from the perspective of a peasant army, is well-researched, has an epic feel, and is highly recommended.

2. 2 大 The Ming Dynasty's First Deposed Empress 大明第一废后 The Bright Moonlight of the Great Ming大明的白月光Female-Channel Fanfiction399k WordsOngoing This is a historical romance and a tale of legend. Why was Hu Shanxiang, the renowned virtuous empress of the Ming Dynasty, deposed? Did Zhu Zhanji truly not love her? And how did Sun, later condemned as “an evil empress of her age,” still manage to seize power and become empress? When time returns to the night Zhu Di captured Nanjing, how many people and stories left unrecorded in history are still waiting for later generations to imagine and uncover...? But a novel is only a novel, entirely fi 118Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The unofficial history of Empress Hu Shanxiang, a virtuous woman of her time, is worth reading if you're interested.

3. 3 开 The Nation's Doomed from the Start? First, I'll Cuddle My Consort and Take a Nap 开局就要亡国？先搂着妃子睡一觉 Spicy Boiled Fish发烧水煮鱼Historical784k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I had become Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. [Historical what-if] + [Tyrant emperor] + [Everyone is unhinged] + [Subverting expectations] + [Prince of Lanling] + [Feng Xiaolian, displayed in all her glory] Grandson of Gao Huan, son of Gao Zhan, and enemy of Yuwen Yong. The good news: I am the supreme ruler of the realm, with a beauty in my arms. The bad news: I am the notorious tyrant in history, who trusted treacherous 523Reads6.2Score106Shelves

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   This book unfolds from the perspective of Gao Wei, the last emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty, blending elements of historical fiction, the trope of a tyrannical ruler, and a story of universal madness. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a notorious tyrant but secretly plots to reverse the tide of fate. Currently, the last 10 reviews are all 4 stars or higher. The plot is hilarious, historical figures follow the official timeline, and there's a large harem, many of whom are based on real historical figures. Set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties period, it has no system or cheat codes.

4. 4 重 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Suitable for reading, a novel focusing on officialdom.

5. 5 娱 Secret Feng Shui Tales from the Entertainment Industry 娱乐圈风水秘闻 Bitter Melon with Flower Crab苦瓜炒花蟹Urban1.8M WordsOngoing From the big-eyed actress who sacrifices her children for wealth and status, to the martial-arts superstar who uses metaphysics to prolong his life; from the steel-cannon director who turns to metaphysics to conceive a child, to the wealthy actress whom tycoons treat like a human Pixiu, bringing her into the entertainment industry to attract wealth. Few people know how many sordid, dark truths lie beneath the entertainment world’s glittering facade! As a feng shui agent who has spent twenty year 303.9kReads9.3Score39.3kShelves
6. 6 大 Ming's God of War, Zhu Di 大明战神朱棣 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical472k WordsCompleted Why do we love reading about him? Because he lived the way we wish we could: if you don’t like it, fight! If you lose, own it! If you win, don’t brag. He feigned madness, played the fool, and even ate pig feed in a pigsty. Then he fought his way from Beiping to Nanjing and seized the dragon throne with his own hands. Zhu Di, the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, was twenty when he was sent to govern Beiping. No one had any faith in this “Fourth Son.” His imperial father suspected him, his nephew trie 20.2kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves

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   A tribute to Zhu Di, a historical novel that portrays the Han Chinese emperor Zhu Di very well.

7. 7 万 The Tenth Year of Wanli: Taking Up My Post in Liaodong 万历十年：就藩辽东 A Little Bit Vulgar小小俗气Historical1.4M WordsCompleted The tenth year of the Wanli reign was a watershed moment for the Ming Empire. A host of upheavals converged that year, sending the dynasty down a path wholly different from the one laid out by history. Zhang Juzheng, the “Duke of Jiangling,” passed away. With the reformer who had upheld the “Wanli Renaissance” gone, a pillar of the empire collapsed. His unfinished reforms came to an abrupt halt, and old abuses in the bureaucracy returned. Ma Fang, a renowned general on the northern frontier, die 3kReads7.5Score200Shelves
8. 8 明 A Ming-Era Deserter: I Wanted to Lie Low, but the Turbulent Times Forced Me to Draw My Blade 明末逃卒：想苟，乱世却逼我拔刀 Golden Rabbit Head兔头金Historical213k WordsOngoing [No System + Hardcore Survival + Internally Consistent Logic + Meticulous Details + No Mindless Power Fantasy + Relentless Bloodshed] A dung fork from the start, and everything else has to be looted? Wang Feng, an engineering guy who moonlights as a martial arts stuntman, gets knocked unconscious with a club and wakes up in the chaotic final years of the Ming dynasty! There’s no overpowered System, and he has no kingly aura. All he has is a group of ragged, starving deserters. At his side ar 245Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The most authentic late Ming Dynasty novel ever! A rare, hardcore masterpiece! Thorough research, rigorous logic, and realistic details. The protagonist is transported to the late Ming Dynasty—no system, no cheat codes, no Mary Sue, no overpowered protagonist, no mindless wish-fulfillment, and the opponents are not unintelligent. He struggles to survive using the meticulous logic of an engineering student! Most importantly: this novel will never insult the reader's intelligence.

9. 9 唐 Shangguan Wan’er: Courtly Intrigue in the Tang Dynasty 唐朝上官婉儿宫廷风云 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Shangguan Wan'er was the daughter of a convicted official, yet she became Wu Zetian's right-hand woman. When Emperor Zhongzong of Tang was restored to the throne, she was named Zhaorong and continued overseeing official edicts for both the inner court and the outer government. Later, she attached herself to Princess Taiping. After Emperor Zhongzong's sudden death, Shangguan Wan'er and Princess Taiping drafted an imperial edict naming Li Chongmao crown prince, with Prince Xiang, Li Dan, as regent 2.9kReads7.5Score180Shelves

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   That woman, possessing both stunning beauty and extraordinary talent… [Thumbs up][Heart]

10. 10 不 No Offenses Against Jin 不轨于晋 Prince of Kaiyang开阳郡王Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Who in history has never had regrets? Zhang Ao, the King of Zhao in the early Western Han dynasty, originally lived in the shadow of Liu Bang’s purge of kings with different surnames, spending his days in constant fear, never knowing whether he would see the next day. Heaven gave him a second chance to be reborn, in the form of Zhang Gui more than four hundred years later. Unfortunately, he now faced an even darker and more degenerate age of Wei and Jin. And so begins a tale of saving a world wh 804Reads—Score101Shelves

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    This book boasts a mature and steady style, with meticulous research and highly readable writing. Set in the Western Jin Dynasty, it places everything within the perspective and historical atmosphere of the ancients, avoiding mindless plot devices and relying purely on logic to write the novel – making it endlessly enjoyable! The author skillfully incorporates numerous allusions and classical references (not the childish kind found in elementary school textbooks), which is truly impressive!

11. 11 春 Lord of a Small State in the Spring and Autumn Period 春秋小国之君 The Middle-Aged Dream Chaser逐梦的中年人Historical804k WordsCompleted (Historical) (Spring and Autumn and Warring States) (Agriculture) (Strategic Maneuvering) (Great Power Politics) (Overthrow Jin) Tiny Mo, barely a hundred li across, is the most insignificant pawn on the Spring and Autumn chessboard. No one knows that this discarded pawn hides the flames of revenge belonging to the descendants of King Xie of Zhou! After transmigrating into Zifu, a prince of Mo, I set traps at three, teach farming at four, and present strategic schemes at five! The Yan people exp 1.6kReads7.6Score114Shelves

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    The Difficult Comeback of a Small State in the Spring and Autumn Period

12. 12 一 The Northern Qi Dynasty of Beastly Emperors 一群禽兽皇帝的王朝北齐 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical1.3M WordsCompleted 1.1kReads6.3Score101Shelves

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    Those who like history can take a look.

13. 13 北 Northern Song Son-in-Law: I Rescue a Princess from Drowning from the Start 北宋驸马，开局救下落水公主 Smiling Tang笑笑棠Historical720k WordsCompleted [One female lead!] [No System] [Historical figures come with bite-sized facts. Northern Song history fans, don’t miss this!] Shen Yu, a double master’s graduate in history and Chinese language and literature from Peking University, worked himself to death in the rat race. His soul transmigrated into the body of a penniless scholar who shared his name in the fifth year of the Huangyou era of the Song dynasty. It was hell mode from the start! His home was bare, a local bully was at the door, and h 1.9kReads8.8Score174Shelves

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    During the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song Dynasty

14. 14 简 A Brief History of China: China in the Context of World History 简读中国史：世界史坐标下的中国 Zhang Hongjie张宏杰Historical244k WordsCompleted Chinese civilization never developed in isolation. From the moment it emerged, it was influenced by elements of other civilizations around the world. Yet these foreign influences did not alter the essence of Chinese civilization; instead, they made its distinctive character all the more evident. This book places Chinese history within the broader context of world history and traces the course of its development, helping readers form an overall understanding of Chinese history in a short time. It 807Reads9.5Score162Shelves
15. 15 成 The Romance of Chenghua 成化演义 Lan Shengyi蓝生一Historical180k WordsCompleted After the Tumu Crisis, Zhu Qizhen endured countless hardships and returned, only to be placed under house arrest by his younger brother, Zhu Qiyu, in the Southern Palace. Zhu Qiyu broke his promise to hand back the throne after taking the crown during the crisis. Not only did he refuse to return the throne, but he also sought to harm Crown Prince Zhu Jianshen. By order of Empress Dowager Sun, Wan Zhen'er protected Zhu Jianshen and helped him escape the palace to seek refuge. They vowed to love e 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended. A serious historical novel.

16. 16 孔 The Lost Writings of Confucius’s School 孔门遗笔 Kong Yiji from The Great Learning上大人中的孔乙己Historical228k WordsOngoing #HistoricalTransmigration #SystemPowerFantasy #RiseFromPoverty #DualSystemEvolution Modern history graduate student Kong Zhao transmigrates into the Southern Qi dynasty and activates two Systems: the “Fragments of Que Village Manuscripts” and the “Wen” Brush. Thus begins the thousand-year legacy of six generations of the Kong clan. From safeguarding the embers amid the chaos of the Northern and Southern dynasties, to establishing the imperial examination system in the flourishing Sui and Tang dy —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a new work by a new author. I'm currently working on polishing and revising it. I welcome reviews, comments, and suggestions (my biggest hope is to weave together a story that everyone will enjoy and that caters to individual tastes). (Later chapters will cover the chaotic period between the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the legacy of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and Neo-Confucianism in the Song and Ming Dynasties... So there's still a lot to write about).

17. 17 大 The Light of the Tang Dynasty 大唐之光 Zhai Jiu宅勼Historical128k WordsOngoing A lonely soul transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty, where beneath the hollow splendor and bustling prosperity, countless undercurrents are at work. The belief that all people are born equal is already etched deep in his bones. Even as he goes with the flow, he cannot help but pluck the strings of history. Cultivate yourself, set your household in order, govern the land. No rush, one step at a time. Establish a guiding purpose for Heaven and Earth, secure a destiny for the people, carry on the lost 121Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel is worth reading; it's light and engaging without being simplistic. I recommend you check it out.

18. 18 北 Scheming for Power in Northern Wei: This Xuande Is Too Powerful 北魏谋国：这个玄德太强了 Dudu Who Lives on the Moon住在月亮上的嘟嘟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted (An alternate-history story, not based on official history) Liu Jing transmigrates to the city of Sishi in Northern Wei during its final years. There he unexpectedly meets the teenage Yang Zhong, still a farmer, and the rich young heir Gao Aocao. Thanks to the Liu family’s ancestral secret art, he successfully fools the two brothers into swearing brotherhood over chicken in a field of chrysanthemums. History would call them the “Three Chrysanthemum Brothers.” Later, Liu Jing becomes Er Zhu Rong’ 3.6kReads7.3Score231Shelves

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    While not necessarily the best during the late Northern and Southern Dynasties, it certainly ranked in the top ten.

19. 19 明 Late Ming: I Extend the Ming Dynasty’s Life by Seven Hundred Years 明末：我为大明延寿七百年 Mr. Moxuan墨轩先生Historical1.7M WordsOngoing [Political intrigue] [Slow burn] [Ensemble cast] [Conquest] [Clever protagonist] [No System] After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Shuyuan is mistaken for an immortal by Zhu Youjian. Once the misunderstanding is cleared up, he realizes he's standing at a turning point in Chinese history! With that, Zhang Shuyuan resolves to become a fanatical defender of the Xia people! Donglin Party, die. Zhejiang, Chu, and Qi factions, disband. Liaodong? It's been Chinese territory since ancient time 730Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system, references historical records, protagonist is an ordinary person

20. 20 时 A History of the Space-Time Administration 时空管理局历史篇 Nana Brother娜娜娜哥Historical250k WordsOngoing Si Qian is a senior technician at the National Cultural Relics Restoration Center and the youngest master restorer in the country. Then one day, the dragon boat of Emperor Yang of Sui that he was restoring split open. Embedded in the crack was a piece of a modern saw blade. This wasn’t ordinary deterioration. It was a time-space breach, utterly absurd. Someone was systematically erasing Chinese civilization. An ancient being called Taichu intended to make five thousand years of history never exi 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical novel.

21. 21 镇 The Prince of Beizhen: Guarding My Eight Houses of Beiliang 镇北王：守我八房北凉 Slash Immortal斜杠仙人Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Nine lifetimes of reincarnation, all for one long-held wish! With sand and smoke filling the air, how can good and evil be told apart amid the chaos? Watch how Xiao Bufan leads the Xiao family out of the capital of Great Qian, takes charge of Beiliang, and searches for the bond that has spanned nine lifetimes! 6.3kReads8.0Score399Shelves

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    The writing style is profound yet delicate, striking a perfect balance between grand battles and the everyday life of a courtyard, making it suitable for book lovers looking for a long, high-quality historical novel to slowly pass the time.

22. 22 甲 The Sino-Japanese War of 1894: The Rise of the Far East 甲午风云之远东崛起 Shaking Xuanyuan震轩辕Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Yue Tian, a PhD in military machinery, transmigrates to the First Sino-Japanese War of 1894–1895 and becomes a vanguard soldier protecting the nation. Using his knowledge from the future, he takes control of the lands beyond the Shanhai Pass, establishes a republic, unifies the country, and helps the nation rise as a great power in the Far East. 10.6kReads7.7Score483Shelves

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    This is a wish-fulfillment novel.

23. 23 锦 The Embroidered Guards Protect the Realm: Smoke Rises Along the Nine Frontiers 锦衣护山河之九边狼烟靖 Kindness1恩惠1Historical397k WordsOngoing When Longqing ascended the throne, maritime trade opened in the southeast and the Japanese pirate threat gradually eased. But the northern frontier's nine garrisons remained engulfed in smoke and fire, with battles raging without end. Establishing tributary trade to bring an end to hostilities was an urgent necessity. Yet in Tumet, Zhao Quan and others from the White Lotus Society had established fortified settlements, and repeatedly sent spies into the Central Plains to sow chaos. The Ming cour 16Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 24 幽 The Ghost Zhao Gao Overthrows the Qin Empire 幽灵赵高颠覆秦帝国 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical455k WordsOngoing Zhao Gao, the son of a convict, was born in a hidden palace of the Qin dynasty. His mother was a relative of a convicted criminal from Zhao. From childhood, he endured the cruelty of Qin law and the pain of his homeland’s defeat. From the moment he was born, hatred of Qin and a desire to restore Zhao took root in his heart... He entered Xianyang alone and lay low... Convicted for his private dealings with the remnants of the Six States, he was sentenced to death by Meng Yi. Qin Shi Huang valued 105Reads—Score—Shelves

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    By focusing on facts, Zhao Gao was brought to life.

25. 25 东 A Bastard Son in the Eastern Jin: From Dowry Servant to Rising Star 东晋庶子：从陪嫁仆从开始逆袭 Xingdong's Banhuan Longbing兴东的板桓龙兵Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation just came out. If you’re interested, go check it out. No System + political machinations + comeback + reform + aristocratic clan power struggles + plotting from behind the scenes In the first year of Jianwu, Sima Rui declared himself emperor, while the Langya Wang clan held the court in the palm of its hand. Under the Nine-Rank System, those from humble families had no way forward, as aristocratic clans monopolized the court generation after generation. Lu Heng, a tomb raide 4.1kReads7.7Score361Shelves

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    You can watch the comic book series first, and then read the book. (The Jin Dynasty)

26. 26 五 The Five Barbarians Ravage China: Starting with a Surprise Attack on Shi Le 五胡乱华：从偷袭石勒开始 Xingdong's Banhuan Longbing兴东的板桓龙兵Historical872k WordsCompleted No System. [Survival + Comeback + Farming + Political Scheming + Conquest]. In the first year of Yongxing, the Western Jin dynasty collapses, the Five Barbarians ravage the land, and Bingzhou becomes a living hell. Li Yin, who transmigrates into this world, leads a dozen or so battered soldiers to fight for survival in dire straits. With no System and no golden finger, he relies solely on ruthless courage and exceptional cunning to launch surprise attacks on the Hu cavalry, defeating the strong 1.6kReads5.4Score104Shelves
27. 27 为 Working Hard to Save the Great Ming 为拯救大明而努力 Rebel逆贼Historical631k WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations] + [slow burn] + [no System] + [harem] + [factional strife] The Jian slaves rebel, bringing disaster to Liaodong. Factional strife grips the court, and the situation grows increasingly chaotic. The end times are drawing near, and the nation teeters on the brink of collapse. We form a faction not to serve our own interests, but to save the Great Ming. 988Reads6.4Score105Shelves

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    The story is set in the late Ming Dynasty during the Wanli era. The protagonist initially focuses on passing the imperial examinations, building connections, and befriending a large number of officials, merchants, and scholars. In the middle of his life, he enters officialdom, establishes a new political party, and overwhelmingly defeats factions such as the Donglin Party, Zhejiang Party, Qi Party, and Chu Party with overwhelming power. Later, upon assuming power, he implements reforms to address various economic and military shortcomings and relentlessly suppresses the Later Jin dynasty. The author is meticulous in his attention to detail; all historical events, place names, official titles, personal names, and customs mentioned in the book have undergone rigorous research.

28. 28 独 The Lone Cloud Sword 独步孤云剑 Little Lamb Travels the World小绵羊游天下Eastern Fantasy412k WordsCompleted The Six Garrisons uprising reignited the flames of war between the Northern and Southern Dynasties. It swept the ten sworn siblings from Wuchuan: Dugu Xin, Yuwen Tai, Heba Yue, Heba Sheng, Heba Yun, Zhao Gui, Yang Zhong, Li Hu, Yao Erzhu, and Guo Murong, along with the hard-drinking, rebellious youths Gao Huan, Hou Jing, Sima Ziru, and Sun Teng from Huaishuo, into an age of turmoil. The struggle opened the curtain on the contest between Eastern Wei and Western Wei for dominance of the north, giv 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is a historical novel.

29. 29 明 At the End of the Ming Dynasty, Singing Through Turbulent Times 明末，乱世高歌行 Pink Cape粉嫩的海角Historical1.7M WordsCompleted In the summer of the eleventh year of Chongzhen, the two capitals and Shandong suffered a severe drought and locusts. Famine ravaged the land, and people ate one another. Yu Mu opened his eyes and found himself in an era when people casually roasted human flesh over a fire. Ahead, corrupt officials cracked their whips like wolves. Behind him, Qing soldiers and rebel bandits stood ready with blades and axes. As a refugee, what was he supposed to do? Should he grovel and die like a blade of grass, 12.8kReads8.5Score1kShelves
30. 30 唐 The Soul Returns to Tang 唐归魂 Neighbors Across the Four Seas四海比邻Historical1.9M WordsCompleted A transmigration sends him tumbling into the splendor and turmoil of the Tang Dynasty. From a nobody to a force that shakes the empire, he nevertheless finds himself torn between loyalty and ambition. His origins are a mystery, history is a web, and every attempt to break free only draws him deeper in. At court, undercurrents churn; on the battlefield, life and death hang in the balance. He thought he could change everything, but in the end, he was swept along by the tide of his times. As the sp 1.6kReads7.6Score117Shelves

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    Recommended by seasoned bookworms

31. 31 关 The Guanshan Pact 关山契 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical488k WordsCompleted On the western frontier, yellow sands bury the dead, and honor is as fragile as paper. The young Zhao Tianhao was merely a merchant’s son from Ping Wharf. With a heart full of sincerity, he kept his contracts, protected his family business, and brought peace to his neighbors. Yet the crushing might of the war-torn age destroyed his household, driving him to abandon trade and take up arms. He entered the death camp, managed military rations, trained a corps of death-defying soldiers, and defended 5.3kReads9.3Score607Shelves

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    The writing is excellent, the plot is tight, the logic is rigorous, and the research is meticulous. It avoids all clichéd and mindless elements; there's no time travel, no mindless wish fulfillment, no romance, and no overpowered abilities. The impact of politics, economics, and logistics on the military is clearly depicted, and the war scenes are incredibly exciting and thrilling.

32. 32 草 A Commoner Holds the Imperial Seal, So Let Me Be Rude 草民执玺，庶我无礼 Bread Fu Lu Wa面包福禄娃Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [Alternate history + political intrigue + factional strife + succession struggle + war] No System, no invincibility, no treasures, no special bloodline, no golden finger… nothing at all! From the start, all He Yan can say is “Ah!” He’s the unlucky soul who transmigrates into a book as a lowly slave on the frontier. Mired in the dirt, he’s caught in a time of chaos, with a life as cheap as an ant’s. When even a bowl of porridge and a meal of rice are no longer guaranteed, should he accept his fat 143Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The best research-based masterpiece since the Mao family of Langya! It is rich in historical materials and can be used as both a historical reference book and a textbook on historical power struggles!

33. 33 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Historical1.4M 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 11.3kReads8.5Score1kShelves

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    The inspiration for this new book came from reading Li Yibing's biography of Su Dongpo, where he discovered that Su Dongpo's youngest son, Su Dun, who died young, was the same age as Li Qingzhao and Emperor Huizong of Song. In 1084, a 21-year-old youth transmigrated into the body of Su Dongpo's youngest son, Su Dun. At this time—there were still 9 years before his father Su Dongpo was exiled to the ends of the earth; 17 years before the marriage of the talented Li Qingzhao; and 33 years before the fall of Bianjing and the devastation of the Jingkang Incident. He had to follow his father through exile, organize merchant groups, turn Hainan Island into a maritime trade and military base, subdue three of the "Six Traitors" and bring them to his service, honestly work and train Emperor Huizong, prevent the Jingkang Incident by eliminating Zhao Mingcheng, and marry the talented Li Qingzhao.

34. 34 水 Water Margin: More Children, More Blessings, Winning Heroes and the Realm 水浒多子多福收好汉争霸 Stop Making Up Names for Me乱给我起名Historical225k WordsCompleted [More Children, More Blessings] [Recruiting Water Margin Heroes] [Conquest on the Battlefield] Emperor Huizong of Song: Make him a prince? And throw in a princess, too? Li Zhu: Boss, I’m a strategist. Why do you keep making me lead troops? Wen Huanzhang: Some pig just trampled my precious little cabbage? Emperor of Liao: I just took the throne, and Yanjing is already gone! Wanyan Zonghan: This kid’s ruthless! Wanyan Zongwang: He’s not playing by the rules. This is so unfair! Wanyan Wushu: Forget 1.1kReads6.2Score105Shelves

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    Officially approved historical fantasy novel → Multiple female protagonists → Cavalry battles → Capital established in Ili!! No system → No airplanes or cannons → Cold weapon combat → Strategic planning → Tactical combat → Ambushes by the sixth brother

35. 35 流 Even Bandits Can Set the World Ablaze 流贼也可以燎原 Traveler165旅行者165Historical2.7M WordsOngoing The suffering of the people at the end of the Ming dynasty was caused by more than just the rise of the Later Jin. It stemmed from many factors: the brutality of corrupt officials in the dynasty’s final years, the court’s exploitation of disaster victims, and more. You could even say the Later Jin had the least impact. To save the people, both sides must be brought down. It’s not as if everything will be over once the Later Jin is finished. Readers, the punctuation in the first dozen or twenty 2.3kReads6.7Score104Shelves

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    Push your own

36. 36 小 A Soldier Transmigrates to 1852: The Rise of a Nation 小兵穿越1852之民族崛起 Shaking Xuanyuan震轩辕Historical773k WordsCompleted A new historical novel about transmigrating to a parallel timeline. No tropes, no System. See how a soldier from the future transmigrates through time, turns the tide, and rejuvenates China. We welcome you to give it a read. 48Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Both of these are novels of this type.

37. 37 历 History Is So Interesting 历史这么有意思 Teacher Wang, the History Buff讲历史的王老师Historical129k WordsCompleted The English word for history is “history.” Split it apart, and you get “Hi, Story.” Through stories, explore the joys and sorrows of five thousand years of Chinese civilization. How do you tell a good story? How do you bring history to life? ★ Characters: Find the people whose actions alone shook generations to come, and put them at the center of the story. We are moved by history first and foremost because we are moved by them; ★ Plot: Unearth the major historical events behind each figure, tra 912Reads9.4Score229Shelves
38. 38 读 Chinese History So Addictive You'll Read It Page by Page (2-Volume Set) 读一页就上瘾的中国史（全2册） Zheng Liangen郑连根Historical204k WordsCompleted With a completely fresh perspective, this book series moves beyond the binary thinking of good and evil, loyalty and treachery, as well as the utilitarian narrative that might makes right, to present a clear account of the history of Chinese civilization. In accessible yet insightful prose, it explores Chinese history from antiquity to the end of the Qing Dynasty, helping us understand the long-term evolution and inner logic of politics, the economy, society, and culture across successive dynast 240Reads9.2Score—Shelves
39. 39 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 15.1kReads8.3Score962Shelves

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    A pure intellectual and political drama, not mindless and simplistic, set in an alternate history, with a stunning revenge plot!

40. 40 选 Choose a Hero to Change History? Hold On, Let Me Try First 选英雄改变历史？等等，我先逝逝 Long Slow久缓Historical2.5M WordsOngoing When a major figure of an era runs into serious trouble, history is left with regrets. To set history right, the protagonist, Xi Zixin, is basically useless, so he has to rely on historical figures summoned from other eras to turn the tide and resolve those lingering regrets. The White-Haired Army of the Tang Dynasty, the Battle of Baoning in the Southern Ming, the First Emperor burning books and burying scholars... 249Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    It's about those unfortunate historical events; I hope you enjoy it.

41. 41 帝 The Art of Imperial Politics: The Jiajing Era 帝王心术：嘉靖时代 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical227k WordsCompleted This novel offers a profound look at Jiajing’s transformation from an energetic reformer into an emperor obsessed with Daoism. Daoist priests such as Shao Yuanjie and Tao Zhongwen used mysticism to manipulate his inner world; Yan Song and his son won favor with Daoist prayers and monopolized power for twenty years; Xu Jie bided his time before finally bringing down the treacherous ministers; and Hai Rui risked his life to submit a memorial condemning the ills of the age. Together, these vivid ch 1.2kReads6.9Score114Shelves

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    This novel portrays Jiahao with remarkable depth and realism.

42. 42 战 The Jin Dynasty After the War: Fighting for the Realm, Starting by Reclaiming Yanyun 战后晋，争天下：从夺回燕云开始 Milan Fu米兰复Historical550k WordsCompleted A transmigrator defies fate! From the last chancellor of Later Tang to a mighty founding ruler, he uses modern knowledge to break the curse of child emperors! In 936 CE, a history graduate transmigrates into the body of Later Tang’s chancellor and witnesses the national humiliation of Shi Jingtang ceding the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. With the Khitan cavalry bearing down from the south and Central Plains civilization on the verge of collapse, the protagonist, a civil official, stirs the chao 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Political intrigue + time travel + war + technology + growth + farming + chaotic battles

43. 43 楚 The Feast at Hongmen 楚汉鸿门宴 Can't Cry哭不得Historical334k WordsOngoing A new story is here! Come read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Take a look at this book; it has no clichés, no system, and no cheat codes, yet it has a very strong sense of immersion!

44. 44 重 Reborn as the Chongzhen Emperor: I Won't Be the Ruler Who Loses His Empire 重生崇祯，不做亡国之君 A Toad Enjoying Swan Meat癞蛤蟆尊享天鹅肉Historical274k WordsOngoing Reborn in the Ming Dynasty, with the noose hanging from a crooked tree, I have only six minutes left! I may not be an emperor who brought down his country, but my ministers are ministers who brought down theirs! May the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers endure, and may the Ming realm stand forever! 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty

45. 45 汉 Tales of the Han Dynasty: From Liu Bang to Liu Shan 汉朝那些事：从刘邦到刘禅 Reverend Dingfangshui定方水居士Historical394k WordsOngoing When talking about the Han Dynasty, it's impossible not to mention what an interesting and fascinating era it was. We people of later generations call ourselves “Han people,” and our ethnic group is known as the “Han Chinese.” These names are inseparable from the Han Dynasty. It can be said that the Han Dynasty not only established China's unified political order, but also shaped the cultural and ethnic identity of the Chinese people. This sense of identity took deep root in the hearts of the pe 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book! Historical fiction!

46. 46 我 I’m a Ming Imperial Clansman, Not a Bandit 我，大明宗室，不想当流贼 Pink Cape粉嫩的海角Historical1.2M WordsOngoing In the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, the splendor of “the Great Ming, whose dominion encompassed the seas and lands, surpassing the Three Dynasties and eclipsing Han and Tang, whose subjects filled all beneath the heavens...” had quietly faded away. The realm was in turmoil and the great edifice on the verge of collapse. Barbarians ran rampant, rebels wreaked havoc, natural and man-made disasters abounded, and the starving dead lay everywhere. Amidst the smoke of war that now blanketed the land, 38.2kReads8.7Score3kShelves
47. 47 大 The Song Dynasty Textile Worker 大宋纺织工 Revised Version修正版Historical1.6M WordsOngoing This story takes place in an era very much like the historical Northern Song dynasty. Its physical world is also very similar to Earth as readers know it, composed of the elements on the periodic table. There is no spiritual energy and no ghosts. The only invisible thing is electricity. The protagonist’s golden finger is the ability to gain knowledge, though he needs some kind of medium to obtain it. This is a story with multiple female characters. It explores feelings, but not romance. There is 730Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a historical novel where the characters are based on real historical figures. The so-called "golden finger" is modern science and technology, which the protagonist uses by accessing a phone in his dreams. The protagonist's memory is quite ordinary; he can't remember much and needs to constantly look things up.

48. 48 键 Yang Tinghe on the Keyboard 键盘上的杨廷和 Little Bao Is So Nice小宝很奈斯Historical481k WordsCompleted [Yang Tinghe | Male-Centered Lead | Historical Epic | Romance and Marriage | Political Intrigue] Yang Tinghe, grand secretary of the Ming dynasty, recounts his romantic and political adventures in modern language, with a playful take on his own life. [Matchmaking Trip to Yunnan] Help Mu Cong put down the Xundian rebellion and bring the region under direct administration. [Wedding Night] My concubine climbed into my bed... [The Truth About Grain Transport] Men and women alike are beheaded. [The 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Grand Secretary of the Ming Dynasty, a renowned civil official.

49. 49 穿 I Transmigrated to the Tyrannical Qin: Chen Sheng Led Me in Rebellion 穿越暴秦：陈胜带我起义 Gu Tianshu穀天黍Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Are kings and nobles born to their station? The protagonist transmigrates into the brutal Qin dynasty and rises in rebellion alongside Chen Sheng, in an age ruled by harsh officials. Facing divisions between sworn brothers and the relentless turning wheels of history, he plots and schemes to save the brothers who stood together when their oath was first made. Where will he lead them from here...? 343Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The tyranny at the end of the Qin Dynasty: watch the rebel army lead you to conquer the Qin territory.

50. 50 弃 Abandoning the Song in 1142: One Man’s Northern Expedition 弃宋1142：一个人的北伐 Zhongshan Strategy中山策Historical245k WordsCompleted [No System, No Golden Finger + Transmigration to the Song Dynasty + Jin Dynasty + Travel] What secrets lie behind Yue Fei's execution? Was the Shaoxing peace treaty actually forced on the Jin by sheer necessity? In the twelfth year of Shaoxing, Yue Fei was murdered, peace was made between Song and Jin, and the north and south settled into tranquility. A lone scout stranded in enemy territory accidentally uncovers the truth behind the sixteen-year war between Song and Jin, shattering a peace that 126Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The true history after Yue Fei's death. Respect historical facts, and respect intelligence.

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