Historically Respectful Fiction 尊重历史题材

1. 1 我 My Father Is the Emperor Who Begs at the Gate 我老爹是叫门皇帝 Bald Li San光头李三Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In the fourteenth year of the Zhengtong reign, my father, Zhu Qizhen, personally led an expedition beyond the borders, hoping to spread the might of the Great Ming far and wide. He never expected it to be like sending meat buns to a dog: he went out and never came back, becoming the Emperor Who Knocked at the Gates. Once he was no longer useful, they sent him back to the capital and confined him in the Southern Palace. Now Father is knocking at the gates again. Zhu Jianshen, who had been countin 58.4kReads8.8Score4.5kShelves

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   "They gave up their political differences and their grudges. They only had one thought: to prevent Zhu Qizhen from returning to the capital and harming their country again." The civil war at the beginning and the defense of Beijing were both real and cruel.

2. 2 燕 The Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun: A Rising Tide 燕云十六州之洪流 Bamboo Leaves and Flying Blossoms竹叶飞花Historical182k WordsOngoing The Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun series consists of three volumes: The Flood, The Choice, and Against the Current. The Flood, the first volume, is set against the historical backdrop of the Northern Song’s alliance with the Jin to destroy the Liao, followed by the Jingkang Incident. Weaving together the power struggles among Song, Liao, and Jin with a fictional cast of loyal and righteous characters, it tells of ordinary people who, despite facing certain defeat, still choose to do what they kn —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   But I'm looking for a friend's work. This book does not seek to be pleasant, but to seek truth.

3. 3 三 The New Son of Heaven of the Three Kingdoms 三国新天子 Hidden in Late Autumn隐于深秋Historical2.3M WordsCompleted History is written by the victors, but only those who lived through it know the truth. An ordinary modern man is accidentally transported to the most turbulent era in Chinese history. He becomes the most unfortunate emperor of the late Han, witnessing countless truths buried beneath the dust of history. He came. He saw. He changed everything. The new emperor Xian of the Three Kingdoms is no longer a tragic footnote in history books. He is a true Son of Heaven, commanding the world and holding it 113Reads6.2Score—Shelves
4. 4 穿 I Transmigrated to the Han Dynasty, and Huo Qubing Is My Brother 穿越汉朝，霍去病是我哥 Xi Xi息昔Ancient Romance940k WordsOngoing No romance, no ambiguous relationships, just farming and infrastructure building “The theory that Huo Qubing was killed by Emperor Wu of Han” is a rumor I quoted in the novel, not a view I personally agree with. In the later story, I’ll use Huo Guang’s observations to disprove it step by step, ultimately returning to the accepted historical account that “Huo Qubing died of illness.” I simply wanted to use a narrative approach of “introducing a rumor first, then clarifying it through the story.” 2.2kReads9.1Score168Shelves

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   1. The heroine suffered from ALS in her previous life, and she became Huo Qubing's younger sister when she was less than 20 years old. Together with Huo Guang, he was taken to Chang'an from Pingyang by Huo Qubing, and they gradually trusted each other. The three people's brother-sister relationship is very warm. 2. The heroine is a local child, but she awakened the memory of her previous life. When she woke up, she felt that she was an immortal in her previous life. The text is very smooth, and the author will give some explanations, but there are some words in it that you don't recognize, so you often click on that query.

5. 5 穿 I Transmigrated and Lost My Memories. What Do I Do Without a Golden Finger? 穿越后失忆，没有金手指怎么办 Garlic Vermicelli Steamed Oysters蒜蓉粉丝蒸生蚝Ancient Romance928k WordsOngoing [It hardly feels like I transmigrated at all + Female lead grows over time + Farming + Immersive daily life in ancient China + No System + No pocket dimension + Not a strong female lead + Childhood sweethearts + One-on-one romance] Dong Zhi transmigrates from modern times to the middle of the Eastern Han dynasty. Her memories of modern life are hazy; she only remembers that she transmigrated and doesn’t belong in this world. Then she figures it out: she must have been an immortal in her past lif 7.4kReads9.3Score756Shelves
6. 6 中 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History (Complete in Four Volumes, Illustrated Edition) 中华上下五千年(全四册)(彩色插图版) Xie Guimei谢桂梅Historical213k WordsCompleted This book selects one brilliant jewel after another from the five-thousand-year history of the Chinese nation. In clear, lively language, it invites young readers to explore unforgettable moments from the past: the beautiful and mysterious legends of ancient times, the rivalries among states during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the dazzling glories of the Tang and Song dynasties, and the stirring tales of heroes, great leaders, and people of noble spirit. As readers listen to 10.8kReads9.6Score1.5kShelves

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   Based on history and truly reflecting historical events, it is a masterpiece on understanding China's 5,000-year civilization.

7. 7 弹 The On-Screen Comments Come from the Future: Everyone Watches Me Change History 弹幕来自未来，全民看我改变历史 Steamed Bun with Red Bean Paste馒头豆沙包Urban1.0M WordsCompleted If you could transmigrate through time and change history, what would you do? "I'd tell the Yongzheng Emperor to stop picking consorts! The West was industrializing at the same time. If he'd worked harder, gotten his act together, and focused more on science, we'd be the ones working four days on, three days off by now!" "If I could transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty, I'd make sure Zhu Qizhen never took the throne. Then maybe the Ming wouldn't have fallen! Long live the Ming for a thousand gener 7.2kReads9.2Score791Shelves
8. 8 抗 War of Resistance: My Strategist's Eye Awakens, Revealing a Mini Map! 抗战：我谋士入局，觉醒小地图！ Huang Bei 97煌北97Urban2.0M WordsOngoing As he transmigrated through the darkest period of history, Lin Tian Chen awakened a visualized map in his mind. “I’ll enter the game as a strategist and raise the banner to win half a move against Heaven.” From then on, the army gained a commander who could direct the battlefield like a god. With limited resources, he would execute tactical flanking maneuvers to perfection; with abundant resources, he would unleash firepower on an unparalleled scale. He led his forces north to campaign in Guando 5.2kReads9.6Score653Shelves
9. 9 神 Mythic Battlefield: I Summon the Gods for the Dragon Nation 神话战场：我为龙国接引众神 Yan Yi言翳Urban455k WordsCompleted Does the Dragon Kingdom have no gods? Su Muzhe has arrived with a head full of myths and deities! Can’t people in the Dragon Kingdom cultivate battle energy or magic? Su Muzhe’s myths will tell you that people in the Dragon Kingdom have never cultivated any of that stuff! Does the Dragon Kingdom have no mythic bloodlines? Sorry, we have never relied on so-called mythic bloodlines! We make everything with our own two hands! 108Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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   These five books are super good

10. 10 怒 I Clapped Back at the World’s Biggest Powers and Became a Patriotism-Obsessed Madman 怒怼多国名场面，我成护国狂魔 Wealth and Honor Are Here富贵在地Urban400k WordsCompleted Youth Roundtable: From the Start, Cherry Blossom Nation Kneels to Hear History [Patriotic] + [A Guilty-Pleasure Story with No Logic] + [No Female Lead] + [Cultural Heritage] + [Heavily Revised Later for Certain Reasons, You Know What I Mean] Chu He transmigrates to a parallel-world Huaguo and discovers he's appeared on the global program Youth Roundtable. Lighthouse Nation: “What good is five thousand years of history?” Chu He: “Lighthouse Nation has less than three hundred years of history. How 3.1kReads9.1Score340Shelves
11. 11 英 Heroic Spirits Awaken: I Lead a Million Spirits to Guard the Nation's Gates 英灵复苏，我率百万英灵镇守国门 One Question一问Mystery264k WordsCompleted Su Yang accidentally transmigrates to a parallel Blue Star and becomes a glorious hero of the War of Resistance Against Japan. He thought his life had ended when he made the ultimate sacrifice. But decades later, he unexpectedly returns in the form of a heroic spirit, reborn in the Heroes’ Cemetery. By then, the supernatural has returned, and monsters and demons run rampant. Foreign vengeful spirits even seek to lay claim to our Dragon Nation’s land. Su Yang is enraged. How dare a handful of Jap 414Reads6.8Score—Shelves
12. 12 比 Comparing Bloodlines? Every Chinese Person Has an Incredible Ancestor 比血统？华夏谁没个牛掰祖宗 Beta Who Flies a Plane开灰机的贝塔Urban831k WordsCompleted In a parallel world, ancestral symbols descended upon the earth. Anyone who awakened a symbol could inherit their ancestor’s legacy. That ancestor’s descendants could also awaken their bloodline and gain supernatural powers. The Western royal family, the Sakura Warring States clans, and descendants of the Silla royal family all awakened their bloodlines, transforming the balance of power across the world. But in Huaxia, a break in the historical record meant that ancestral symbols remained dorma 5.1kReads8.9Score581Shelves
13. 13 直 Livestreaming the Heroes of China: The Whole Internet Is in Tears 直播华夏英灵：全网泪崩 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 3.3kReads9.4Score367Shelves
14. 14 大 The Ming Dynasty's Legacy 大明传承 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 290.7kReads9.4Score31.8kShelves

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    It's a great experience, worth seeing

15. 15 建 The Jian'an Chronicles 建安录 Though a Fierce Bird固然鸷鸟Historical240k WordsCompleted A complete retelling of Cao Cao’s life in novel form [That was the original plan, but in the end the story only reached Cao Cao’s retirement in Qiao County in the fourth year of Zhongping] An original novel about the late Han dynasty, based on historical fact Focused on political intrigue and personal growth amid the chaos Following the rise and transformation of a generation’s great warlord With the courtly rivalries and tangled bonds between ruler and subject in the late Eastern Han as a secon 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The official history of the late Han Dynasty was written into novels~

16. 16 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical619k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 5.7kReads8.8Score239Shelves

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    [Imaginary dynasty + time travel + war + conspiracy + group portraits + the golden finger was cut in half] Tian Shu, a male high school student, woke up and traveled through the ancient mourning hall. The widowed sisters-in-law swarmed over and showed their utmost concern. In troubled times and feudal times, noble surnames are in power. The system is in vain, and the sisters-in-law have their own agendas. Can he, who comes from a poor family, change his fate against the odds? Sitting on thousands of miles of land and leaving a name in history! [Thinking] Or is it still impossible to escape fate and become a miserable cannon fodder for someone else's marriage?!

17. 17 冒 Passing Myself Off as a Langya Native 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.5M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 546.9kReads9.7Score62.7kShelves

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    This book absolutely respects the historical subject matter. It has no native memories, no cheats, and no system. All it has is the shock and murderous intention of traveling to the Southern Dynasties. The author's explanations based on historical data are at the back. The protagonist survives and makes a comeback step by step!!!! Except that the update is a bit slow. Recommended index ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

18. 18 我 I, the Immortal of the Ming Dynasty, Have Lived Through Sixteen Emperors 我，大明长生者，历经十六帝 Qing Hong青红Historical8.4M WordsOngoing [The first long-life novel set in the Ming Dynasty on the entire internet] Li Qing transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty and, through a twist of fate, becomes a disciple of Zhang Landa. He lives a carefree life for years. In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu era, Empress Ma falls gravely ill, and by chance, Li Qing becomes her attending physician. From then on, Li Qing begins his journey through the Ming Dynasty. He experiences the bloodshed and turmoil of the Hongwu era and gets caught up in t 287.9kReads9.4Score26.1kShelves

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    If you like the Ming Dynasty, you can go ahead and make some changes, but overall it respects the historical logic and is rigorous. There are no big logical holes in the plot or the blunt wisdom that appears in the forced plot, and the rhythm is tight.

19. 19 你 Hello, 1976! 你好，1976！ vRunning Snailvv奔跑的蜗牛vUrban1.5M WordsCompleted The orphan Zheng Weimin transmigrates to 1976. He thinks he’ll finally experience the warmth of a family, but instead he’s abandoned once again. Luckily, he has the memories and knowledge of his previous life. Without them, he really wouldn’t have been able to turn things around. As the saying goes, nobody visits the poor in the busy city, while distant relatives come flocking to the rich in the mountains. It’s true. Zheng Weimin experiences life in all its harshness and, after being reborn, fin 41.3kReads8.9Score2.8kShelves

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    A novel that respects history and is consistent with various phenomena in real life.

20. 20 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Historical2.4M 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... 171Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Based on consulting historical materials and classics, we try our best to present the difficult situations in history. Please feel free to read.

21. 21 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Historical748k 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 4kReads7.1Score248Shelves

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    In line with the real historical trend

22. 22 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical1.9M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 5.4kReads8.4Score565Shelves

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    A novel that can basically be read as official history!

23. 23 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 765Reads9.4Score187Shelves

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    Interesting soul

24. 24 中 A Look at the Stories of Chinese History 中国历史哪些事儿 Good Fortune Online大福在线Historical216k WordsCompleted Discover the dazzling treasures of ancient Chinese history: A review of What Happened in Chinese History. Opening What Happened in Chinese History is like stepping through a mysterious doorway into the past. With its unique appeal, this book captivates history enthusiasts, bringing the people, events, and things of ancient China vividly to life through lively prose and compelling storytelling. From the ancient mysteries of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties to the grandeur of the Qin and Han, a 68Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 25 历 N Endings for Historical Figures 历史人物的N个结局 Qu Changchun曲昌春Historical224k WordsCompleted This is another masterful work by Qu Changchun, author of the bestselling Tang History Is Not What It Seems. This is an outstanding work of popular history told from an ordinary person's perspective. Many historical figures appear in the sky of history in all their brilliance and controversy. But once the light of history has streaked across the heavens, what became of them in the end? As later generations, we know of their brilliance, but rarely know how their lives ended. This book tells the s 284Reads9.3Score—Shelves
26. 26 带 Back to the Tang Dynasty with a Strategic Warehouse 带着战略仓库回大唐 Joy Throughout the Land天下乐Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Ke transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. He plans to use his skills as a motivational speaker to brainwash a loyal crew and keep his head down as an unremarkable prince. But eight years after transmigrating, he discovers that he brought along an entire national strategic reserve warehouse. So Li Ke throws caution to the wind. If he’s going to be a prince, he might as well be one who fears nothing and lives as freely as he pleases! First, he starts a newspaper to build his rep 220.8kReads9.5Score27.4kShelves

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    "Returning to the Tang Dynasty with Strategic Warehouse" is a book you will really regret if you don't read it! The protagonist travels back to the Tang Dynasty with the strategic warehouse and begins a legendary journey. When the Tang Dynasty suffered a severe drought, food shortages and people were miserable, the protagonist took out drought-resistant grain seeds from the warehouse and introduced efficient irrigation tools to solve the famine problem. Facing the fierce attacks of the enemy on the border, when the Tang army was retreating steadily, the protagonist took out powerful new weapons, organized and trained an elite division, and counterattacked in one fell swoop, defeating the enemy. Another time, a plague broke out in Chang'an City, and people were panicked. The protagonist relied on the precious medicinal materials and medical equipment in the warehouse to quickly control the epidemic and save countless lives. In short, the plot of this book is full of ups and downs and exciting, so hurry up and read it!

27. 27 长 The Immortal's Cautious Path: Starting with Escorting Prisoners 长生苟道：从押送犯人开始 Benben Dog本本狗Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted In the 365th year of the Dasong era, Li Changshou transmigrates into the body of a lowly escort guard. In this world, imperial power is absolute, martial artists run rampant, and even immortals exist who can split a river with a single finger. It seems that using martial arts to defy the law has become the norm. As a low-ranking guard, he encounters a ruthless beauty prisoner and a band of bandits as soon as he makes his debut. What can he do? He's utterly desperate! Fortunately, the sudden appe 9.3kReads7.5Score826Shelves
28. 28 我 My Years as an Imperial Brocade Guard 我在锦衣卫当差那些年 Eastern Lone Dragon东方孤龙Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted A short drama adaptation is now available under the title The Brocade Guards Rule the World. [Decisive and ruthless] [The martial world and the imperial court] [Solving crimes through deduction] [Political scheming] He transmigrates to the high-martial Great Chu dynasty and becomes a low-ranking officer in the Brocade Guards. On his first day on the job, he obtains the Crime-Crushing System. Whether he captures great villains of the martial world or solves major cases, he receives rewards such a 35.1kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves
29. 29 状 The Top Scorer Was Exiled, So I Became a Demonic Daoist and Destroyed Nations in This Chaotic Age 状元被流放，那我做乱世妖道灭国 Leisudeng Little Truck雷速登小卡车Eastern Fantasy506k WordsCompleted [Cultivation]+ [No heroine]+ [Investiture of the Gods System]+ [top scholar]+ [slaying demons and vanquishing evil]+ [satisfying read] Synopsis: Wu Daoxuan transmigrates to another world, into the Tang Dynasty. Hoping to change his lot in life, he studies hard for eighteen years and finally comes first in the imperial examinations. But in the throne hall, Emperor Xuanzong appoints him the Three Purities Demon-Quelling Perfected Lord, placing him in charge of the world’s demons, ghosts, and monst 4kReads7.7Score305Shelves
30. 30 大 A Ming Dynasty Clerk’s Diary: Every Day I Hope the Old Zhu Drops Dead 大明打工录：每天都盼着老朱驾崩 Qing Suisui卿岁岁Historical1.4M WordsCompleted If there’s anything you think could be improved, please point it out gently. I’ll make changes. Thank you. The protagonist’s official career: Investigating Censor, Supervising Censor, County Magistrate, Inspecting Censor and Deputy Censor-in-Chief, Censor-in-Chief, Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Grand Secretary of the Hall of Cautious Diligence and Minister of Personnel. Gu Chen opens his eyes and finds himself in the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, as a low-ranking remonstrance official. He ha 56kReads9.1Score3.9kShelves

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    The first book: Time Travel Story has been completed. The protagonist becomes a small-time official under Zhu Yuanzhang, who originally planned to eat and wait for death. But if he accidentally sprays a child of an official, he has no choice but to use it if he doesn't want to be beheaded. But the scary thing is that Zhu Yuanzhang actually made the protagonist the prime minister. Isn't this looking for death? I don't dare, I won't do it! The second book: Relaxing, witty and funny, the protagonist travels through time and becomes a royal guard, bringing all kinds of ironic happiness. Book 3: People who travel through time and become animals, but have you ever seen people who travel through time and become cannons [what][what][what]? If you want to know how the cannon continues to evolve, go check it out!

31. 31 锦 The Embroidered Uniform Guard: Our Boss Is a Bit of a Scoundrel 锦衣卫：我们老大有点鸡贼 Uncle Ribs排骨大叔Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Adapted into several short dramas and animated dramas. Witty, lighthearted, slice-of-life comedy, ridiculous antics, sly tricks, and absurd humor.] After the old Taoist finished chanting, he shouted, “Begone! Soul, return to your body!” Li Xiaoya’s body jerked inside the coffin. He sat bolt upright, opened his eyes, and asked in confusion, “Where am I?” “(⊙_⊙)” The old Taoist performing the ritual rolled his eyes back and promptly fainted on the spot. Also known as: [Relax, How Many People Have 37.8kReads9.1Score3.8kShelves
32. 32 重 Reborn as a Cannon, Abandoned from the Start, I Became Invincible 重生成炮，开局遭弃的我，无敌了 Behemoth比蒙Historical613k WordsCompleted I was reborn as a breech-loading cannon, only to be abandoned on a deserted island from the start. As a cannon spirit, I can secretly learn the Heavenly Court's skills and master the Thirty-Six Divine Powers; seize the Supreme Lord's intelligent chip to improve my cultivation, take the Primordial Cannon's components to upgrade my level, and transform into a multi-barreled autocannon... When my caliber reaches 800 millimeters, tell me, how will you defend against me? When I have countless cannon 208Reads6.8Score—Shelves
33. 33 乾 From Yongzheng's Princely Residence to the Greatest Emperor of All Time 乾隆从雍邸皇子到千古一帝 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 5.6kReads8.3Score266Shelves

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    Imperial power play, court games, checks and balances of power, internal strife among ministers, internal fighting in the palace, competition for favor in the harem, a super interesting historical novel, great!

34. 34 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 40.4kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves
35. 35 在 I Am Zhang Liang, Descendant of the Marquis of Liu 在下张梁，乃留侯之后 Songs of Yan and Zhao燕赵弦歌Historical1.1M WordsOngoing “Yellow Turbans at the End of the Han,” “Collecting Famous Generals,” “Reborn and Transmigrate,” “Weak System,” “From North to South” Zhang Liang transmigrates to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, recruits Zhao Yun, saves Guan Yu, and establishes himself at Xiaquyang, building a strong base in Jizhou. The Yellow Turban Army takes to the sea, subdues Goguryeo in the north, recruits the Fuyu, attacks the Xianbei, and wipes out the Wuhuan. It then heads south to Rinan Commandery, occupies Jiaozhou, col 397Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♀️Save me! Help me!! Help me!!! Without data, I can't hold on anymore. The Yellow Turban Zhang Liang farmed overseas, and the cavalry went south to unify the Central Plains. The author is self-employed and is by no means an eunuch. Dear Yanzu Yifei who are passing by, please help me add a bookshelf with your little fortune. If you can give me another good review, I will definitely take my best brother and recognize you as my adoptive father and mother.

36. 36 穿 I Went to the Jin Dynasty and Became a Master Diviner 穿到晋朝我成了卜筮大师 Author Drifter954作者漂流者954Historical808k WordsCompleted Guo Pu loved reading the Book of Changes. He spent all day immersed in six-line divination, never minding what went on beyond his window. One day, during a thunderstorm, he accidentally transmigrated to a strange realm, where he met a mysterious expert and became his disciple, the one he would never take another. This completely unlocked Guo Pu’s potential, turning him into a master diviner. Wait, Guo Pu is a woman. How did she transmigrate into a man? This can’t be right. How am I supposed to g 22Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    This book respects historical themes

37. 37 呼 Breathing 呼吸 Zhang Yu张宇Historical174k WordsCompleted This epic novel tells the legendary life of Bodhidharma, the founding patriarch of Chan Buddhism, and recreates how Chan culture took root in the Central Plains more than 1,500 years ago and gave rise to its first patriarch. Reimagining and fictionalizing both historical legends and records, the novel brings Bodhidharma, the founder of Chan Buddhism, to life through stories such as crossing the Yangtze on a reed, facing a wall for nine years, standing in the snow after cutting off his arm, and r 873Reads9.5Score157Shelves

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    Do you believe that reading can cure everything?

38. 38 从 Starting with Ying Zheng: Emperors of Every Dynasty Arrive One After Another 从嬴政开始：历代君王陆续降临 A Bowl of Hot Dry Noodles来碗热干面Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + humorous + adventure] History buffs, enter at your own risk After Qin Shi Huang died, he was transported to a walled city. One day inside equaled one year in the outside world. Each time the city gates opened, the setting was different, bringing all kinds of fantastical adventures. On the third day, Hu Hai arrived. “Father, you have to get justice for me!” Twelve days later, Liu Bang arrived. “Brother Zheng, don't tell me you still don't know your Qin has fallen!” Wang Mang arriv 70.6kReads9.6Score8kShelves

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    Absolute respect for history

39. 39 家 My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han! 家父汉武帝！ The Wise Man's Mutt智者的土狗儿Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Winner of the National Library writing contest] [Top-tier historical storytelling + no System + rebellion + political intrigue + a love-hate relationship between father and son] Reborn in the womb as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han. His father is Liu Che, the most powerful carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BCE! And his maternal family’s lineup is even more outrageous! His mother is Wei Zifu, his uncle is Wei Qing, his cousin is Huo Qubing, and his youn 90.1kReads9.2Score8.9kShelves
40. 40 野 Unofficial History Isn't Necessarily False 野史未必假 Wang Lei王磊Historical151k WordsCompleted [The full-cast audio edition is now available. Give it a listen!] From the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the Ming and Qing dynasties, discover the truth behind popular unofficial histories! This book examines 22 popular historical tales from China’s earliest dynasties through the Ming and Qing, using vivid reconstructions, close study of historical sources, and logical analysis to uncover the truth behind them. Was Qin Shi Huang’s biological father Lü Buwei? Did Emperor Taizong of Song m 37.4kReads9.6Score6.4kShelves

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    There are several books with great respect for historical themes. They are very well written and highly recommended.

41. 41 大 Great Tang: The Two Heroes 大唐：双雄 Four-Cornered Cat四角猫Historical334k WordsCompleted The Tang Empire rose from nothing and went from glory to greatness thanks in no small part to the hard work and bold reforms of Li Yuan and his son Li Shimin. We invite all fellow history enthusiasts to join the two heroes of the Tang Dynasty and explore the thorny road they traveled to build their empire. 65Reads—Score112Shelves
42. 42 中 A General History of Modern China (Ten-Volume Set) 中国近代通史（全十册） Jiang Tao姜涛Historical4.3M WordsCompleted With political and revolutionary history as its main threads, this book also offers a comprehensive account of modern China's economic development, social life, intellectual and cultural currents, and the development of its frontier regions. Viewed through the lens of modernization, it presents a full and objective account of China's modern history. The study of modern Chinese history is an important branch of Chinese historical scholarship in the twentieth century. Over that century, China tran 1.6kReads9.4Score368Shelves
43. 43 金 The Jin Army Besieges the City: Reborn as Emperor Qinzong of Song 金军围城，重生宋钦宗 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 162.1kReads9.4Score18.6kShelves
44. 44 大 Great Ming: My Father Is Yongle, and I Shall Guard the Realm Forever 大明：家父永乐，永镇山河 I Have Heard of High Antiquity朕闻上古Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Jianwen era, the Prince of Yan entered the capital, took the throne, and adopted the reign title Yongle. A great empire was turning a brand-new page, on the verge of ushering in an age of peace for the ages. A young man from the future transmigrates into the famous “Grilled Meat Prince,” Zhu Gaoxu. Before him stand the brilliant Yongle Emperor, Zhu Laosi; his frail, sickly eldest brother, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi; his beloved nephew, the Good Holy Grandson Zhu Zhanji… 3.5kReads9.2Score455Shelves
45. 45 明 Emperor Shizu of the Ming: Reviving the Ming Dynasty 明世祖，中兴大明 Li Zhen理振Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Yan is reborn. The good news: he’s the emperor of the Great Ming. The bad news: the Great Ming is already gone. The Southern Ming court is on the verge of collapse, the Qing troops are pursuing them south, and the court keeps fleeing south… Li Yan: “I’m done running! I’ll fight the northern barbarians to the death!” Factional infighting? Kill them! We’ll fight our way from Guangdong back to Beijing! Li Dingguo, Zheng Chenggong, Gu Yanwu, Huang Zongxi. This time, they won’t be disappointed! 44.9kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves
46. 46 我 With My Blood, I’ll Save These Mountains and Rivers 我以我血挽山河 Black-Hearted Little Beaver黑心小海狸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy + Slow Burn + Multiple Storylines + No Golden Finger + Passionate Conquest of the Song] At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, Bianjing was under siege, and the realm was falling into enemy hands. After his soul traveled nine hundred years through time, Gu Yuan found himself on the snowy plains outside Bianjing, where he and a band of fleeing soldiers happened to rescue the reborn Princess Zhao Yingluo. Through careful planning at every turn, he rose to become the era’s gr 31.6kReads9.2Score2.9kShelves
47. 47 给 Showing Our Ancestors the Sky Screen to Right History’s Ancient Wrongs 给祖宗播放天幕，挽千古意难平 Frostlight of the Strange Moon异月霜华Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical livestream story with no romance] (Have you ever imagined the legendary age of seafaring in the Qin Dynasty, when the whole world competed to learn Qin? Have you ever imagined the Han Dynasty's age of conquest? It would have not only the legendary Huo Qubing and Wei Qing, but also the Han Imperial Women's Medical Academy and legendary female soldiers...) Qin Jiu was a history blogger just starting out. She had originally tried making history videos after losing her job, never expecti 34.8kReads9.1Score2.9kShelves

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    These books are all about time-travel history, and Hong Kong is true. I read it with excitement. [I learned it] I really hope that our ancestors will unify the world.

48. 48 穿 I Transmigrated to the Qin Dynasty and Became Qin Shi Huang’s Golden Finger 穿越大秦我成了秦始皇的金手指 Give Up and Let It Rotzy摆烂zyAncient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast]+ [No Romance]+ [System]+ [Pocket Space]+ [Satisfying Story]+ [Pure Wish Fulfillment] The main characters are Ying Zheng, Li Shimin, Liu Che, Zhu Yuanzhang, and Zhu Di. The protagonist is practically a tool for the others. A rundown, an explanation, the sky screen, cultivation, righting past wrongs, changing history. I'm done holding back: I'll take them all down in one go. 6kReads8.8Score427Shelves
49. 49 一 History Lost Overnight? I'll Bring It Back to Life 一夜之间历史断层？我来重现历史 The Leisurely Young Master Hua闲逛的花少Urban4.3M WordsOngoing Zhao Hong transmigrated to a parallel world where the “National Destiny Arena” had appeared. People had to use keywords to select talent cards and train their champions to compete in the arena. But the history of Xia had been erased, causing the nation to suffer defeat after defeat in the arena. Five hundred million people were even forced to eke out a living on just one-tenth of their original territory! Among all the keyword-linked cards known in Xia, the strongest was titled “Peerless General 21.2kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves
50. 50 大 Great Han: I Revealed I Was a Transmigrator, and Emperor Wu's Mind Collapsed 大汉：自爆穿越，汉武帝心态崩了 I Want to Eat Mangosteen我要吃山竹Historical2.4M WordsCompleted The good news: He transmigrated to the Han Dynasty with a head full of knowledge and met Huo Qubing, the Marquis of Champion. The bad news: He landed on a battlefield, where a Han army was about to be ambushed and wiped out by the Xiongnu, while its commanding general was preparing to flee. After struggling with the decision, Lu Ming chose to reveal that he was a transmigrator and help General Wei Qing turn the ambush around and wipe out the Xiongnu. Emperor Wu of Han: How can you prove you’re a 10.7kReads8.8Score928Shelves

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