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1. 401 尘 Dust Mountain 尘埃山 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical1.4M WordsCompleted This story follows ordinary people struggling to survive through the long, chaotic ninety years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It portrays how a group of common folk make their way in life, far from the halls of power, with no special advantages or extraordinary encounters. Like specks of dust drifting through time, they endure the weight of the years, unnoticed and unheard. 365Reads8.4Score—Shelves
2. 402 食 The Southern Gourmet 食南之徒 Ma Boyong马伯庸Historical173k WordsCompleted Tang Meng, a gluttonous envoy of the Han Empire, arrives in Nanyue, a land renowned for its cuisine. With ingredients in abundance, it seems like a food lover’s dream. Yet behind the feasts simmer tensions between north and south, divisions between peoples, struggles for power, and battles over the rise and fall of national policies. The twists and turns are even more complex than the flavors of Lingnan’s ingredients. This laid-back Han envoy finds himself caught in the whirlpool of political st 5.7kReads9.6Score1.3kShelves
3. 403 大 The Richest Man in the Qing Dynasty 大清首富 A Pu阿菩Historical856k WordsCompleted Wu Chengjian, a spoiled playboy and the genuine article when it comes to being a second-generation heir, was at the most carefree and extravagant age of his life when his family business was sabotaged. Thrust into leadership in a crisis, he faces rivals kicking him while he's down and competitors joining forces to crush him. Watch as he turns the tide, outmaneuvers his opponents in the business world, and thrives in the imperial court. He brings down Heshen, opens China to the West, and becomes 986Reads8.6Score135Shelves
4. 404 从 From Eunuch to Emperor 从太监到皇帝 Bubble's Cat泡泡的猫Historical5.5M WordsCompleted Long Chen transmigrates to ancient times and finds himself in the castration chamber, about to be made a eunuch. Luckily, the man wielding the knife is an old acquaintance, and Long Chen narrowly escapes disaster. Using his wits, he rises step by step to the top and becomes the strongest emperor! 43.8kReads9.4Score5.1kShelves

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   I'm currently reading and following these books, and I think they're worth considering: 1️⃣ The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Zhu Houwei, a prince who died young in history. He's the younger brother of Zhu Houzhao. There's no fratricide, and the royal family has a good relationship. The three of them, father and sons, outwit and outmaneuver the ministers. 2️⃣ The protagonist transmigrates into the body of the Han Dynasty's Crown Prince Ju, rewriting Huo Qubing's fate. He cultivates talents like Huo Guang and Jin Richan ahead of time. He forces Emperor Wu of Han to retire before his illness strikes, successfully rewriting the Crown Prince's fate in history. 3️⃣ This one is about transmigrating into a parallel world, with a disastrous start. He transmigrates while fleeing after a failed rebellion. Relying on a few retainers from a royal household and a group of bandits he subdued, he gradually unifies the world. 4️⃣ This one is also about transmigrating into a parallel world, belonging to the harem genre, but not a harem novel. The romance and plot don't conflict and are logical. The protagonist's combat power reaches its peak later on, with the added bonus of the Empress. 5️⃣The soul of Li Chengqian, who had been demoted and transmigrated, discovered that someone wanted him dead. So, he used a self-inflicted injury to return to Chang'an, ultimately defeating Li Zhi and regaining the title of Crown Prince.

5. 405 三 The Romance of the Three Kingdoms' Beauties 三国群美传 Guan Yu Doesn't Brag关羽不吹牛Historical3.7M WordsOngoing Ling Yun, a special forces soldier, unexpectedly transmigrates to the late Eastern Han, finding himself in the chaotic Three Kingdoms, where warlords vie for supremacy. With the iron-willed strategies and combat experience of a modern soldier, he makes a name for himself amid the turmoil. No longer a lone hero from a traditional Three Kingdoms tale, he wins people over with his distinct charisma and exceptional ambition, gathering a host of civil and military officials and winning the hearts of 970Reads8.3Score105Shelves

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   "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Beauties" tells a unique story of the late Han Dynasty. Amidst the turmoil and warlordism of the land, the protagonist unexpectedly finds himself in this era of conflict, gradually building his strength through hard work and strategy. He skillfully navigates the complex relationships between various factions, recruits wise ministers and fierce generals, and encounters numerous beautiful women with whom he develops deep bonds. The journey to hegemony is interwoven with tender romance, making for a smooth and natural story, perfect for leisure reading.

6. 406 日 The Tale of Kitsusaburo in Japan's Warring States 日本战国之吉三郎传 Fruit Wholesale Market水果批发市场Historical503k WordsCompleted War and upheaval raged without end. From 1515 to 1615, the whole century was a time of constant turmoil throughout the Warring States period. In an age when one set of big players followed another onto the stage, great figures shone like countless stars. But what about the little people? This story follows the life of Kichisaburo, a man born at the very bottom of society, beginning with his days as a farmer. There are countless leaves in the world, yet no two are alike. There are countless men n 345Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   The historical fiction articles on Tomato (a Chinese online literature platform) are all imitations of those on other platforms. The readers here clearly can't handle long and complex sentences, let alone classical Chinese.

7. 407 昏 The Fainthearted Empress: I’m Truly a Loyal Minister of Great Zhou 昏君女帝，我真是大周忠臣 Persevere, but Charge Extra自强不息得加钱Historical647k WordsOngoing [Losing-Dog Empress + Empress Consort as the Main Wife + System-Free Alternate-History Power Fantasy] I serve as a loyal minister in ancient times. The empress is a cute, foolish ruler who has shut herself away and neglects the affairs of state, while the regent consort is actually my fiancée. How can I govern the country well with a foolish ruler, then marry my regent fiancée? As a loyal minister of Great Zhou, I must sideline the empress and use the emperor as a figurehead to command those who 2.2kReads9.0Score170Shelves

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   Shocking! Following the Tang Dynasty bricks, 🍅 has produced another masterpiece. The masterpiece is as follows:

8. 408 大 The Tang Crown Prince 大唐皇太子 Invincible Big Watermelon无敌大西瓜Historical1.3M WordsCompleted One day a crown prince, the next a commoner. Li Chengqian ultimately brought about his own downfall. Then one day, I suddenly became him. In this unfamiliar era, I had planned to settle down and live quietly. But someone wanted to wipe out every last trace of me. If that's how it is, then I'll have no choice but to risk everything. I'll stake my life to reclaim all that I've lost. 3.1kReads8.3Score214Shelves
9. 409 铁 The Iron-Blooded New Han: I Seize Shang Yang and Change My Fate 铁血新韩：我夺商鞅改天命 Liu Mingzi柳铭子Historical1.6M WordsOngoing Geography is civilization; population is destiny. People are constrained by history and geography. Eras can turn a page, but social classes are harder to cross. The old ticket can always board the new ship because cultural capital has long been carved into the blood, becoming the most hidden and most unshakable foundation of injustice. 29Reads7.5Score—Shelves
10. 410 赤 Red Blade at Dawn: Her Squad, Her Soldiers 赤刃破晓：她的团她的兵 Hedgehog with Glasses戴眼镜的刺猬Modern Romance398k WordsOngoing 1937. The land is shattered, and the rivers run red. Xiao Bai has eyes of different colors. After being parachuted into the 149th Regiment, she finds herself bound by three kinds of love in a world torn apart by war. Political commissar Fang Qiming’s protection is the quietest. He is always one step behind her, her strongest support in the flames of war and her partner in spirit. “Xiao Bai, I’m not the scabbard that restrains you. I’m the one who holds the blade alongside you.” Enemy officer Che 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author writes about the history of the Republic of China and the War of Resistance against Japan, and it's a strong female story with excellent writing. [Sending a heart] Those who love stories set in the Republic of China era are in luck!

11. 411 三 Three Kingdoms: Yuan Shao's Rebellious Son Smashes the Imperial Seal from the Start 三国：袁家逆子，开局摔玉玺 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical2.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and becomes Yuan Yao, son of Yuan Gonglu, a dead man walking in his own coffin. With a father who’s dead set on rebelling and becoming emperor, Yuan Yao immediately sees no future for himself. If he wants to survive, he must stop his father, Yuan Shu, from repeating history. He’ll have to oppose him at every turn. “Sun Ce wants to trade the Imperial Seal for Father’s elite troops? I’ll smash the seal myself and see how he plans to make that trade!” 55.9kReads8.7Score5.5kShelves
12. 412 我 My Years of Struggle in Soviet Russia 我在苏俄奋斗那些年 Naive Pig懵懂的猪Historical3.3M WordsOngoing A transmigrated soul wanders through the Soviet Union of the 1940s. Beneath a uniform of the NKVD, how many stories lie hidden... 11.2kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
13. 413 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 5.3kReads9.3Score577Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. I never expected a web novel platform to produce such writing. The plot is strong, and the twists and turns are all cleverly designed and logically sound. It's not a time-travel story, not mindless wish fulfillment, and not overly intellectually stimulating. The political intrigue in Chapter 10 is phenomenal, and the battlefield depiction in Chapter 28 is another masterpiece. By Chapter 30, the world-building has been elevated to a new level, with a grand multi-party power struggle, reminiscent of A Song of Ice and Fire.

14. 414 三 Three Kingdoms: I Hold the Registers and Suppress the Ghostly Path 三国：我，执箓镇鬼道 Chocolate-Flavored Star巧克力味的星Historical157k WordsOngoing Gender: Male Species: Human Specialty: Uneducated and unskilled, though he occasionally recalls fragmented bits of knowledge from the future. Evaluation: C- aptitude, lazy and content with the status quo Ghost Records Name: Huang Liao, courtesy name Boju Gender: Male Species: Ghost Specialty: His body has long since been ruined by drink and lust. Prospect rating: D-. A complete failure, bottom of the barrel, with a bleak future. 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Happy May Day holiday! This is a self-proclaimed non-AI story, a unique Three Kingdoms fantasy, complete with a character ranking system based on Three Kingdoms figures, and a ghost encyclopedia. The supporting character, a transmigrator with incomplete memories and bottom-tier aptitude, only wants to ascend to immortality; the ghost Zhang Liao is weak and has a bleak future, but the journey is full of laughs.

15. 415 快 Run! Wei Zheng Is Bringing His Son to Court! 快跑，魏征扛着他儿子上朝了！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Year Seven of the Zhenguan era. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and I transmigrated into Wei Shuyu. As Wei Zheng's beloved son, shouldn't I help my father with his troubles? Li Shimin secretly hiding spending money? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to take a concubine? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to lead a personal campaign? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out... In short, whatever Li Shimin does, we oppose it. That's how you earn a reput 22.7kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves

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    I especially love these two books. Please don't criticize if you don't like them.

16. 416 北 Looking North to Yan and Yun 北望燕云 Bai Yulong, Who Loves Tuancha Tea爱吃团茶的白玉龙Historical393k WordsOngoing He transmigrates to the Five Dynasties with nothing but a rusty blade from the start. No System, no old master in his head, just a thousand years of historical knowledge added to his mind. Shi Jingtang betrays his people and becomes the Khitan’s lackey, the Khitan eye the land hungrily, and the Later Jin court is utterly corrupt. He fights bandits, seizes territory, opens border markets, and trains elite troops. From squad leader to military commissioner, from military commissioner to... emperor 203Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Blood and Fire of Yan and Yun: Conquering the World During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms! A meticulously crafted masterpiece.

17. 417 宋 Emperor Huizong of Song Taken North: Reviving the Great Song and Unifying the World 宋徽宗北狩：复兴大宋，统一全球 A Friend of Li Shu李树的朋友Historical328k WordsOngoing Li Shu, an expert on Song history, dies suddenly and transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, the foolish ruler who is being taken by Jin soldiers to Wuguo City in the humiliation of Jingkang! Trapped in a prisoner cart, with the imperial clan captured and the whole realm cursing him, the original owner was destined to die in a foreign land, with all hope lost! But I have the golden finger of knowing all of Song history, along with expertise in modern military affairs, governance, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The country is destroyed, the people are displaced! I transmigrated into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, and I will neither flee to Lin'an nor surrender! I will defend the country to the death, every inch of land will be bought with blood, and I vow to avenge the humiliation of Jingkang and restore the Song Dynasty!

18. 418 大 Great Tang: I Just Love Insulting Li Shimin! 大唐：我就爱骂李世民！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical594k WordsCompleted In the ninth year of Wude, the Xuanwu Gate Incident begins... Li Ling wakes from a deep sleep and transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty. After falling out with Li Shimin, Li Ling makes a bold declaration: "If I ever beg you in this life, may sores grow on the soles of my feet and pus pour from my ass. May I spend the rest of my life crawling at Xuanwu Gate like your dog!" Li Shimin: "If I ever beg you, I'll burn incense, bathe, and kowtow three times at your door!" Blood transfusions, the curved-sha 845Reads8.5Score—Shelves
19. 419 开 From the Start, I Live-Stream the Great Ming, and Huaxia Civilization Leads by Ages 开局直播大明，华夏文明断层领先 Making a Living Is Hard养家糊口不容易Historical1.4M WordsOngoing (This book is not intended to disparage the present or glorify the past. The world I've created is fictional, so please don't conflate it with reality. My goal is to work toward China's rise! Nothing else is intended!) My name is Han Bixing, and I transmigrated into the Ming Dynasty as a fool. Everyone calls me crazy and pelts me with stones because I hold up a battered bronze mirror and talk to the air. They don't know that the other side of the mirror is connected to more than six hundred year 6.7kReads9.3Score633Shelves

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    This book about the Ming Dynasty offers a different perspective! Come on...

20. 420 流 The Rogue Son-in-Law: The Empress’s Pretty Boy 流氓赘婿，女帝家的小白脸 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical3.4M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to an alternate world and became a lowly live-in son-in-law. He had planned to drink tea, fish, flirt, watch opera, and live a carefree life, but... “Husband, help me!” “Dear son-in-law, help me!” “Young master, help me!” “My dear subject, help your emperor!” Fine, it seemed he wouldn't get to take it easy. The world would have to be protected by him after all. And so Zhou Yuan investigated major cases, cleaned up the bureaucracy, crushed rebellions, opened the seas, and expande 63.9kReads9.3Score7.6kShelves

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    It's doing well so far, and it's already finished, so you can read it without worry.

21. 421 大 The Founding God of War of the Ming Dynasty: Xu Da 大明开国战神：徐达 Little Sprout 7小苗苗7Historical300k WordsCompleted Xu Da, the Ming Dynasty’s foremost founding general, Zhu Yuanzhang’s top commander, and the man who laid the foundations for the vast Ming Empire, fought countless battles and never suffered a defeat. Steady and wise, he wielded his forces like a master and excelled at directing campaigns and commanding vast armies in decisive battles. At Lake Poyang, he helped Zhu Yuanzhang crush Chen Youliang’s million-strong army and pacify the south. He then led the northern campaign, capturing the Yuan capi 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this new book; it's a very good historical novel.

22. 422 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 210kReads9.7Score28.1kShelves

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    With this book published, who can rival it?!

23. 423 本 I Tried to Kill the Emperor, Failed, and Fled into the Mountains 本想干掉皇帝，失败逃入深山中 Snow Flying Across the Vast World大千飞雪Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Zhao helped his father, Li Qi, plan to lead an army against the emperor. But the coup failed, and the whole family was forced to flee in a panic. Li Qi was captured and taken back to Chang'an, while Li Zhao escaped into the mountains. His subordinates stared at him in confusion. Li Zhao calmly reassured them, "Everyone, don't worry. It's all going according to my plan." Inside, Li Zhao was panicking. Could someone tell him how to survive in the mountains? 6.2kReads8.2Score398Shelves

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    I think it's a very good novel

24. 424 朔 Dragon’s Roar in the Northern Frontier 朔北龙吟 Coffee at 71 Degrees71度的咖啡Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Transmigrated into a frontier army scout, he found himself facing tens of thousands of Tiele cavalry from the start. A series of covert battles and mysteries unfolds around a royal secret: twenty years ago, someone tried to force the Grand Princess into marriage. The emperor enters the game himself, pitting his wits against all the powers at play. Schemes within schemes, plots within plots, each conspiracy linked to the next. See how the protagonist faces this treacherous crisis, growing from a 17.3kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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    This book, *The Roar of the Northern Dragon*, is a masterpiece of the historical fantasy genre, overshadowed by its title and cover. It's a high-energy story of a time-traveling special forces instructor's rise to power. The book is packed with memorable scenes, making it a deeply engaging and captivating read.

25. 425 我 What Does My Living Off a Woman Have to Do with a Scholar's Integrity? 我吃软饭关文人风骨什么事？ Running Braised Fish奔跑的红烧鱼Historical225k WordsCompleted [Imperial Exams + One Heroine + Living Off a Woman + Feel-Good Story + Officialdom + Plagiarism] My name is Luo An. My teeth aren’t up to the job, so I can only live off a woman and enjoy her soft, delicious cooking. To get my hands on that meal, I didn’t hesitate to frame my classmate by claiming he was from Chengdu. Once I’d kicked him out and taken his place, I finally got my hands on a piping-hot bowl of rice. What? You say this shows a lack of scholarly integrity? Let me tell you, I’d do an 1.6kReads6.8Score110Shelves

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    This story originally tells of the male protagonist volunteering to live off his wife and father-in-law before the imperial examinations, relying on their support to achieve great success. He then embarks on a meteoric rise to wealth. "Young people don't appreciate the sweetness of being a kept man; old people yearn for wealth but are left with only regret."

26. 426 弑 After Killing the Emperor, My Archenemy and I Are Bound Together for Good 弑君后，我和死对头锁死了 Two Times Four Means Prosperity二四得发Ancient Romance438k WordsCompleted [Mutual Purity] [Uncle and Sister-in-Law] [Emotional Push and Pull] [Mind Games and Steamy Romance] [Bickering Couple] [Two Strong Leads] [Happy Ending] The comic is now available. Search Tomato Novel for "After Killing the Emperor, My Archenemy and I Were Bound Together" to read it. -- Empress Su Li had a dream. In it, Emperor Jingchang took her on a trip south of the Yangtze, then poisoned her at an inn and made it look like suicide. After her death, Emperor Jingchang also schemed to have her 20.8kReads9.2Score3kShelves
27. 427 大 Ming Dynasty Tyrant: I’ll Extend the Dynasty’s Reign by 300 Years 大明暴君，我为大明续运三百年 Kunwu昆吾Historical6.1M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue]+ [Passionate]+ [Struggle for supremacy]+ [Ruthless]+ [No System] “Zhu Youjian, go in peace. Everything you had will be inherited by me, Ye Xuan. From this day on, I am the sixteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen. I swear here: Those you, Zhu Youjian, could not kill, I, Chongzhen, will kill. What you, Zhu Youjian, could not accomplish, I, Chongzhen, will accomplish. Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are rebelling? Then it depends on whether I give them the chance! The J 100.2kReads9.2Score12.2kShelves

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    This book is perfectly suitable for general history buffs. Anyone familiar with this period of history will understand how satisfying it is to read. The author doesn't write at a particularly fast pace, and the plot and characters remain very relatable. Highly recommended!

28. 428 我 I Am a Tyrant in the Ming Dynasty 我在大明当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical2.5M WordsCompleted You think I don't know you're secretly colluding with the Manchus? You think I don't know you've been hiding your commercial taxes? The southeast is lost in drunken revelry, while Shaanxi lies barren for a thousand miles, strewn with starving corpses! The court's ministers care nothing for the people's lives or the fate of the realm. They suck the lifeblood from the Ming and carve the flesh from the people! Even an ordinary man's fury can drench the ground in blood. Do you know what happens when 4kReads8.9Score227Shelves

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    The last one is highly recommended! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

29. 429 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 137.2kReads9.6Score16.5kShelves

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    The first book was an absolute surprise!

30. 430 金 The Jin Army Besieged the City and Jolted Me Awake: The Con Artist Was Me All Along 金军围城惊坐起，神棍竟是我自己 One Two Nine Zero壹贰玖零Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [The animated short series is now available. Search for The Song Dynasty's Immortal Master on the Tomato app to watch it for free.] [Hilarious + Master of Bluffing + Plot-Driven + Scheming + Conquest + No Wild Fantasy + Historians, Stay Away] I must've slept too hard. I wake up in the Northern Song Dynasty. Emperors Huizong and Qinzong force me to perform a ritual to drive back the enemy... It's only after putting on a Daoist robe that I realize I'm Guo Jing? The charlatan Guo Jing, who opened t 4kReads8.8Score349Shelves
31. 431 不 Oh No! His Majesty Is Leading the Peasant Army in Rebellion! 不好啦！陛下率领农民军造反啦！ Bei Yangba贝羊八Historical1.1M WordsOngoing In the final months of the tenth year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming dynasty, the capital fell. A million peasant rebels surged into the imperial palace like a flood and stood at attention, saluting Emperor Chongzhen as one. "Comrade Emperor! We have completed the task of liberating the capital. Awaiting your instructions!" Under the bewildered gazes of the entire court, Zhu Youjian smiled and said, "You've all worked hard, comrades!" Yes, even though he had transmigrated into this life as a 117.4kReads9.4Score14.6kShelves

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    Is it worthwhile for Comrade Chongzhen to lead a rebellion?

32. 432 我EN My Family Wielded Blades for Generations—Now I Wield a Pen! 我家世代提刀，到我这儿提笔了！ Muye Hengzhou牧野横舟Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Transmigrating into the heir of a marquis's estate, Jiang Xiaobai should have enjoyed a life of luxury and glory. Yet when he opened his eyes, he discovered that he already had one foot through the gates of hell. His father hated civil officials above all else, but his predecessor had gone and bought a top scholar! On the day his name appeared on the imperial honors list, there was no boundless glory. Instead, murderous intent came knocking! The entire city was waiting to see his head roll. But 324.5kReads8.7Score38.1kShelves
33. 433 穿 Rules for Transmigrators: I Become an Online Keyboard Warrior in Great Ming 穿越者守则：我在大明当键盘侠 Liu the Son of a Thousand Cutthroats刘杀千刀的Historical2.4M WordsCompleted (Alternate history + no System + no golden finger + imperial examinations and political intrigue + one female lead) Chen Ke, a transmigrator, enters the Jiajing era. From a boy who tended cattle to top scorer in the imperial examinations, from Hanlin compiler to Earl of Jinghai, he cuts a path through one challenge after another, navigating the treacherous court with care at every step. With a brush in his left hand and a sword in his right, he uses modern knowledge to maneuver among the uprigh 4.8kReads8.7Score297Shelves

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    🍅This book doesn't have a high rating. The first 40 chapters are easy to get distracted and give up because the male protagonist, as a time traveler, constantly quotes the so-called rules of time travelers, appearing far too often! (He becomes less so later on) [laughing]. However, if you can persevere, it gets quite exciting after about a hundred chapters. It's thoughtful, substantial, and entertaining, with a fast-paced and intriguing court. The imperial examination content is covered quickly, focusing primarily on court intrigue. It's a fantastic historical novel! [Thinking] Seriously, if you persevere, it's worth reading!

34. 434 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 747Reads—Score101Shelves

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    An incredibly realistic historical novel! The author employs a meticulous research style, having consulted countless sources to present history in such a vivid and immersive way! Even the minor characters' ages, official positions, and hobbies correspond to historical records. The anecdotes are all drawn from classic texts like the *Book of Han* and *Zuo Zhuan*, and the poems are aptly and accurately quoted from the *Classic of Poetry* and *Songs of Chu*. Crucially, it's logically sound, not rambling or disorganized—a truly excellent book.

35. 435 大 Great Ming: From the Start, Zhu Di Exposed My Simulated Life 大明：开局被朱棣模拟人生曝光了 Sky-Blue Shirt天蓝色的衬衫Historical4.6M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty charmer + father’s resignation, son’s delight + simulator + two golden fingers] In the sixteenth year of Yongle, Zhu Gaoshuo transmigrates to another version of the Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Di's fourth son. With three dragons and two pythons around him, he had planned to live quietly and enjoy his life as a prince. But to his surprise, he attracts the spirits of legendary figures from history. The First Emperor Ying Zheng, Xiang Yu the Conqueror, Chancellor Zhuge Liang, the God 20.3kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves

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    It's not that great, but since I saw some recommendations, I thought I'd recommend two. The first one will make you laugh while reading, and the second one feels like you're reading an emperor's autobiography. That's all, take a look.

36. 436 晋 Chronicles of the Late Jin Dynasty 晋末风云录 Extra Chapter News番番外闻Historical817k WordsCompleted My new book is out! Please visit Tomato Novel to read my work. I hope you’ll enjoy it. The story covers the period from the late Jin to the early Sui, beginning with Emperor Hui of Jin, nicknamed the “Meat Porridge Emperor,” and ending with the fall of Chen Shubao, the last emperor of the Southern Dynasties. Yang Jian, Emperor Wen of Sui, unifies north and south, ending nearly 300 years of division and turmoil across China and restoring unity. This period is rarely mentioned in textbooks. Beyon 320Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    It's the best-looking one. Don't believe me? Go see for yourself! [Laughs][laughs][laughs]

37. 437 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, 12.7kReads8.5Score1kShelves

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    The struggles of ordinary people in chaotic times

38. 438 笑 A Humorous Take on Zizhi Tongjian: The Northern and Southern Dynasties 笑谈资治通鉴之南北朝 History in My Pocket兜里装着历史Historical2.1M WordsOngoing During the Northern and Southern Dynasties (420–589), regimes changed constantly and heroes emerged one after another. Armies clashed across the Central Plains as plots, schemes, stratagems, and military tactics arose in endless succession. It’s a thrilling period! But this was also an era of great ethnic integration, as northern peoples gradually assimilated with the Han amid the turmoil of war. In short, the Northern and Southern Dynasties were a time of upheaval and diverse development in Ch 8.6kReads9.4Score944Shelves
39. 439 明 Chronicles of the Ming-Era Sky Patrol, 1628 明末巡天录1628 Catch a Duck捉一只鸭Historical182k WordsOngoing [Historical setting]+ [Single heroine]+ [Xuanhuan]+ [No System]+ [Civilization] I will never abandon this story, so read with confidence! When I opened my eyes, I had become a junior constable in the first year of the Chongzhen reign, only to discover that demons existed in this world. As a medical student who transmigrated here, I believe firmly in science, yet I’m forced to inherit the “Demon-Suppressing Arts.” I heal the common people, but get dragged into an age of chaos that devours civiliz —Reads6.9Score—Shelves
40. 440 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 17.2kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves

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    Forced to start a business and become an emperor, the path to success is fraught with peril, with countless heroes buried along the way. Without exaggeration or bias, you will witness moments of exhilaration and tears, savoring the experience in detail.

41. 441 理 A Top Science Student Takes the Imperial Exams? His Majesty Is Stunned by His Brilliance 理科状元考科举？强到朕傻眼 Lucky Lin招财林Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [Imperial examinations + court politics + farming + alternate history + daily life + lighthearted + no romance] Li Su had barely had time to savor becoming the top scorer in the national college entrance exam when he transmigrated as the youngest son of the Li family. His whole family doted on him, even though they lived on coarse grain and vegetables, and supported his studies. The original owner had been led astray by his classmates. Selfish and only interested in having fun, he had ruined him 91.8kReads8.9Score9.1kShelves

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    The first book even lists references for each chapter, making it more like a research paper than a thesis itself. The second book is about a modern science whiz who is reborn as a scholar from an ancient farming family to take the imperial examinations.

42. 442 大 Great Qin: Decrees Across the World 大秦：诏令寰宇 The Way Is Nonaction大道無為Historical281k WordsCompleted The First Emperor dies suddenly, and three men conspire in secret at Sand Dune. A mysterious imperial edict, buried for two thousand years. Was Hu Hai falsely enthroned, or were Fusu and Meng Tian condemned to death? A wisp of the Daoist sage Li Er’s consciousness enters Hu Hai. He takes no one’s body, seeks no power, and has neither immortal abilities nor the System to aid him. All he has are centuries-old Daoist ideas on governing the world. From then on, their fates are bound together, and Hu 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Chapter 26 Taking the World Without a Trouble (Zhang Han Leads Convicts on Expedition) That night, in the imperial bedchamber. Dun Ruo bowed and reported: "Your Majesty, Zhang Han has accepted the military order and can lead his troops on expedition in three days." "Excellent." Hu Hai slowly spoke, "Zhao Gao has always been wary of Zhang Han. Only with military merit can he secure his life. Order the Shadow Guards to secretly accompany the army, acting as the central guards, closely protecting Zhang Han's safety." "Your subject obeys." Hu Hai looked out at the deep night and sighed softly: "My father's plans are far more profound than mine!" ... Zhang Han returned to the Afang Palace Treasury after court and immediately dispatched his subordinates and camp supervisors, relaying orders layer by layer, summoning convicts throughout the region. The world still called this group "Lishan Convicts." The name originated from the old Lishan Mausoleum conscription register, like an army number, unchanging for life. However, the reality has long since changed: only 100,000 elderly and weak laborers remain to maintain and repair the Lishan Mausoleum, while the original 600,000 able-bodied laborers have all been relocated and stationed at the Epang Grand Camp. Zhang Han governs the construction site with Qin military law, implementing full-scale military management. The entire site is divided into several major trades, including carpentry, stonemasonry, bricklaying, earthwork, and logistics transportation, each with a chief foreman overseeing a thousand men, followed by foremen of a hundred men and squad leaders of ten men each, creating a strict hierarchy where superiors command subordinates and orders are strictly enforced. All foremen and supervisors are either retired veterans or serving prison guards. Daily work, roll call, patrols, gatekeeping, and troop formations are all conducted according to military regulations. Hundreds of thousands of laborers have been under military control for years and are already familiar with formations, rules, and commands. This time, given the urgent task, Zhang Han has no need for temporary training or reorganization. Relying on the existing construction site system, the strong were selected and the weak were retained: 300,000 young, strong, and physically robust laborers were chosen from the entire camp and incorporated into the battle formation; the old, weak, disabled, and elderly remained at the Epang Palace camp to guard the granaries, barracks, and equipment. The 300,000-strong army had a very solid foundation. 100,000 Of them were original core members: foremen at all levels, squad leaders, jailers, and retired veterans, who had led and managed their units year-round, were familiar with military discipline, advances and retreats, and battle formations. They were immediately transferred to the positions of platoon leader, squad leader, and company commander, integrating themselves into all levels of the army to stabilize morale and prevent mutiny and desertion at the source. The remaining 200,000 strong soldiers originally belonged to various departments such as woodworking, stonework, tile work, and earthwork, and had worked together year-round, their cooperation was skillful and seamless, and their formations and deployments were perfectly integrated. In just one day, all 300,000 men were assembled on the high platform and open field of the Epang Palace. The once bustling construction site was now silent, save for the vast, empty rammed earth foundation. The convicts, stripped of their shackles and dressed in tattered clothes, were all in high spirits, their eyes burning with hope. Zhang Han ascended the high platform, first unfurling the bamboo slips before the crowd and loudly proclaiming the emperor's edict. "The Emperor decrees: The Guandong region is in turmoil, bandits are advancing westward, their troops have reached the Xishui River, shaking the capital region. The forced labor at Afang Palace and Lishan is hereby abolished, and all convicts currently serving their labor are granted amnesty. All past crimes are pardoned. Zhang Han, the Junior Minister of the Imperial Household, is hereby appointed General, to lead the convicts of Lishan, equipped with armor and weapons, to march east and defeat the bandits. All those who serve in the army and achieve merit will be promoted according to the Qin military merit system, and released from their posts to return to civilian life. The survival of the nation rests on this battle! Let all be informed. This is the imperial decree!" After the decree was read, the crowd below calmed down. After a brief silence, Zhang Han spoke, his voice like metal striking stone piercing the wilderness: "You are all prisoners awaiting death. Forced labor at Lishan will sooner or later turn you into bones in this desolate mountain! It is His Majesty who has spared your lives, providing you with food and clothing!" The wilderness fell silent instantly, three hundred thousand eyes fixed on the high platform. Zhang Han suddenly drew his sword and pointed it straight to the sky, declaring loudly: "Today, you are released from prison and incorporated into the army! Those who kill the enemy and perform meritorious service will be pardoned and granted titles!" A strong wind swept up the yellow dust of Weinan, stinging people's cheeks. Zhang Han raised his hand and pointed towards Xianyang. "Today we'll speak only the truth, no empty rhetoric of national righteousness, no talk of loyalty to the emperor or serving the country!" "We common folk live by one principle: whoever gives us enough to eat, warm clothes, and a way to survive, we'll fight for them!" "You were originally prisoners awaiting death, destined to be buried in the wilderness. It was His Majesty who conscripted you to build the imperial mausoleum and construct the Epang Palace. You're provided with three meals a day and clothing for all four seasons. In reality, you've long been considered Qin soldiers, not conscripts." Zhang Han, impassioned, pointed his sword towards the pass, "Open your eyes and look at the refugees and bandits in the east, incited by Zhou Wen to rise up!" "They're all emaciated, poorly clothed, gnawing on grass roots and eating yellow earth, constantly wandering, living a life worse than pigs and dogs!" "And look at you now." "You have food to eat, clothes to wear, medical care, and stable camps to live in. Compared to the starving and freezing refugees beyond the pass, you're living in paradise!" "The truth is before you: even if we forcibly drive you out of the pass to become refugees or rebels, no one will be willing!" "Those bandits who invade didn't come to save you. They only loot the granaries, strip you of your clothes, destroy your current peace, and plunge you back into a state of hunger and destitution. If you are defeated, your entire clan will be exterminated!" Zhang Han strode forward, his roar booming, shaking the heavens and earth: "Today we march not for the Qin dynasty, not for court glory!" "Only to protect the food in our bowls, the warm clothes on our bodies, and this path to survival. Whoever destroys your livelihood, we will fight to the death!" "Would you rather return to becoming refugees who freeze and starve to death, or grip your weapons and fight to the death to protect your current lives? Do you dare to fight to the death with me?!" The wilderness was deathly silent. A convict in the front row slammed his wooden implement on the ground, roaring, "Let's do it!" His shout ignited the entire scene. The roars of 300,000 men exploded one after another, transforming from a low rumble into a deafening roar, finally coalescing into a single word: "Go!" The sound waves swept across the hundred-mile plain of Epang, soaring into the sky. Morale was set; there was no time to lose. 300,000 Convicts were officially released from their criminal records and incorporated into the regular army of Qin. From prisoners awaiting death to armored soldiers, the enormous transformation brought tears to the eyes of countless people. Some wept bitterly on the ground, while others roared to the heavens, years of imprisonment and hardship finally ending in a single day. Zhang Han stood on the high platform, giving no time for the crowd to wallow in their emotions, and immediately began to prepare the army. First, he opened the armory of the Imperial Household Department and distributed bows, crossbows, spears, leather armor, and arrows. Zhang Han personally inspected these weapons regularly, knowing their quality, condition, and degree of damage by heart. Rotten spears and halberds, loose bowstrings, and damaged arrows were all discarded and destroyed; those that could be repaired were immediately ordered to be repaired by craftsmen. It was imperative to ensure that every weapon issued to the soldiers was sufficient for battle. This army included fugitives, returning soldiers, commoners implicated in crimes, farmers owing taxes, street ruffians, and unjustly imprisoned minor officials. Now, everyone was ready to don weapons, and the army was imprisoned in perfect formation. Then, the Epang granary was opened, and provisions were allocated. For a large army to march, provisions must go first. Zhang Han strictly adhered to Qin military regulations, issuing each soldier three days' worth of rations, mainly fried rice and dried cakes, to be carried on their backs and transported with the army, ensuring ample supplies for the entire force. … Two days later, the army was ready. At dawn, Zhang Han once again ascended the high platform, overlooking this new army—selected for its best and strongest, with key personnel in command, now their armor gleaming, their provisions plentiful, and they already showed signs of becoming the elite warriors of Qin. In the ranks, archers lined the front, providing ranged suppression; spearmen held the center, attacking head-on; elite short-bladed soldiers held the rear, ready to fill any gaps and eliminate the enemy; chariots and cavalry were positioned on the flanks, waiting for an opportunity to flank and encircle the enemy. Existing foremen and supervisors were directly reassigned as platoon leaders and squad leaders, their original structures remaining intact without reorganization. Carpenters, stonemasons, and bricklayers were retained as technical personnel, while earthworkers and laborers were all assigned to logistics and supplies, each fulfilling their specific duties. In the blink of an eye, 300,000 troops stood in neat formation, their commands clear and disciplined. Finally, Zhang Han summoned all military officers, foremen, and platoon leaders and publicly promulgated ten ironclad wartime rules: 1. Those who retreat in battle will be executed! 2. Those who disobey military orders will be executed! 3. Those who plunder civilian property will be executed! 4. Those who leak military secrets will be executed! 5. If one member of a squad deserts, the entire squad will be executed! 6. Those who feign injury to avoid battle or fail to advance out of fear of the enemy will be executed! 7. Anyone who embezzles provisions and equipment will be executed! 8. Anyone who spreads rumors to sow discord among the troops will be executed! 9. Anyone who secretly colludes with the enemy will be executed! 10. Anyone who leaves camp without authorization before the war is over will be executed! After the ten military orders were read aloud, 100,000 core soldiers stood at attention throughout the army, and 200,000 laborers stood in silent daze. Zhang Han brandished his long sword, pointing it directly at Hangu Pass, his command as firm as a mountain: "The entire army marches out, eastward out of Hangu Pass, and attacks Zhou Wen!"

43. 443 大 The Second Prince of the Hongzhi Era of Great Ming 大明弘治家的二皇子 Tang Dynasty Yanzu大唐彦祖Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Little one] [Growing up] [Slow-paced] After transmigrating to the Ming dynasty, Zhu Houwei grows from a human pup into a young man, witnessing the grandeur and turmoil of the Hongzhi era. He sees the suffering of the common people and the unfair tax burden, as well as land being consolidated while the wealthy feast behind red gates. Hongzhi Emperor: Houwei, you're steadier and cleverer than your brother, and more learned and capable, too. You must do your best to assist your elder brother in th 14.2kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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    An absolutely excellent historical novel. The author's writing style is superb, the plot is logical, and most importantly, there are no mindless characters.

44. 444 烈 Blazing Ming: Transmigrating as Zhu Qizhen, I Resist the Northern Captivity 烈明，穿越成朱祁镇北狩抗争 I Am Not the Way That Can Be Spoken我非道可道Historical390k WordsOngoing Set during the crisis that followed the Tumu Fortress Incident in the Ming Dynasty, the story follows the protagonist as he transmigrates into the captured Ming emperor Yingzong, Zhu Qizhen. He crosses paths with historical figures such as Esen and Yang Hong, striving to change the dynasty's fate and restore the Ming. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of the protagonist's bloody battles, based on historical time travel, politics, and military affairs. It is a great read, especially with its very detailed descriptions. It is worth reading carefully!

45. 445 北 The Great Song Dynasty Medicine Merchant 北宋大药商 Xing De杏得Ancient Romance1.9M WordsOngoing Who says transmigration stories have to come with a System, a pocket dimension, or cheat-level cultivation? After a dreamlike brush with a life that felt like a mirage, Lu Sheng returns from the modern world of concrete and steel to the Northern Song dynasty. Drawing on years of experience working with medicinal herbs, he learns to identify hundreds of plants, make pills, process medicinal ingredients, develop herbal cosmetics, and cook medicinal dishes. More than two hundred Chinese medicina 18kReads8.8Score2.5kShelves

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    A side of history, the lives of ordinary people

46. 446 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 26.6kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves

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    A noblewoman becomes a political sacrifice, assigned by the court to a poor hunter family to pay taxes, starting with nothing! She opens a school to educate children, while the hunters risk their lives in the mountains, digging for nuts, catching ferrets, and even facing snow leopards to protect their prey! Together, they fight against the villagers' harassment, supporting their family amidst blizzards, farming, hunting, and building their careers, rising from the countryside to the court's power struggles. The plot is high-energy and addictive, making it impossible to stop reading! Highly recommend this historical fantasy masterpiece!

47. 447 异 A Long Journey in Another World 异界旅途漫漫 The Mountain Moon Knows Not of You山月不知君Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [No System + Original Story + Ensemble Cast + No Brain-Dead Characters + Fast-Paced + Pure Romance] I’m dedicated to creating a different kind of world and bringing everyone a fresh new thrill, along with a more realistic experience! The rain fell without letup, day after gloomy day. Beneath the curtain of rain... Travelers from another world, I’d like you to finish this terrible game of chess for me. Anyone can be a chess piece, anyone can be sacrificed. All living beings are players in this ga 5.8kReads—Score325Shelves

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    How about giving this a try? It's absolutely divine! If you don't like it, I'll eat my words! I'm recommending this isekai novel to my family—it's incredibly good, with a thrilling plot, cleverly logical plot twists, and exquisite aesthetics. It's definitely the most worthwhile novel to read this year.

48. 448 水 The Water Margin Demon Stars Are All My Resources: From Traits to Kingship 水浒魔星皆我资粮：从词条到王业 Eat Iron, Spit Fire, Shit Weights吃铁吐火屙秤砣Historical2.1M WordsOngoing The Oath of the Liangshan Brotherhood? A legacy of loyalty and righteousness? Wang Ying, the Short-Legged Tiger, takes hearts and livers to sober up. Zhu Gui, the Dry-Land Crocodile, uses human fat to light his lamps! Deng Fei, the Fiery-Eyed Lion, eats human flesh until his eyes turn red! Song Jiang plots to cut off Qin Ming's escape route. Wu Yong kills Zhu Tong's young master to force him up the mountain! Dong Ping steals a man's wife and daughters, then wipes out his entire household! Sun Er 96.2kReads8.6Score11.8kShelves

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    A fanfiction of Water Margin, killing the Earthly Fiends yields [entries], slaughtering the Heavenly Spirits steals [fate]. Having gathered all 108 demonic stars within himself, at the foot of the Jingkang capital, Tokyo, Li Jiye gazes upon the impending collapse of the Northern Song Dynasty, his face contorted with rage, and declares: "Since Heaven has granted me this world! The imperial cause will not be one of partial peace!!!... This world! I, Li Jiye! Will take it!!!" He conquers the Song, Jin, Liao, and Xia dynasties, unifying the former empire.

49. 449 大 Zhang Jiuling, Chancellor of the Tang Dynasty 大唐宰相张九龄 King Fuchai of Wu from Linzhou林州的吴王夫差Historical216k WordsOngoing I was born in Lingnan. My mother said that on the night I was born, the moon rolled right into her belly. As a boy, I stole lychees and disturbed hornets' nests with my two childhood friends. We fought for our friends, and by the Qujiang River I met a girl gathering herbs, whose eyes shone brighter than the moon. Later, I traveled north to Chang’an. From being a “southern barbarian” at the Imperial Academy, I rose to become a chancellor at the height of the Kaiyuan era. I saw the dagger hidden i —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The best at present

50. 450 代 In Place of Jin 代晋 Big Apple大苹果Historical7.4M WordsOngoing This is an age of shining stars, of refined gentlemen and poetry shared over wine. This is the darkest of ages, where life is worthless and corpses pile into mountains. Through the endless night, who will be the light that brings dawn? On this sunken earth, who will save the people? The realm is shared by the Wang and Ma clans. But who will share the realm with me? 11.6kReads8.4Score432Shelves

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    I've read many historical novels, and this is the best one I've ever read. If you don't believe me, you can check it out.

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