Looking for Rigorous, High-Quality Historical Fiction Like A Borrowed Surname in Langya 求严谨历史文，高质量的，类似《冒姓琅琊》的

1. 151 莫 Better Than the Clouds 莫若凌霄 Yue Guan月关Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Tang Congxin, an art school reject, unexpectedly arrives in a world ruled by an empress and becomes a fallen imperial grandson whose life is hanging by a thread. But even an abandoned child can aspire to greatness. A fallen imperial grandson should rise like a dragon. If my grandfather could be emperor, and my grandmother could be empress, then I, an abandoned child, can do it too. 27.2kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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   These are all historical novels written by top authors, each with its own merits. 1. *Mo Ruo Ling Xiao*: A discarded son should have lofty ambitions, a fallen prince should be as powerful as a dragon. 2. *Yi Pin Gui Xu*: The protagonist's relationship with the female lead evolves from a tense tug-of-war to mutual appreciation. 3. *Mao Xing Lang Ya*: The author has a deep understanding of history, and the story is intricately plotted. The political intrigue is top-notch. 4. *Tie Xue Can Ming*: Set in the Southern Song Dynasty, this is considered a pinnacle of historical fiction by Tomato Novels. The protagonists all rise from humble beginnings to become towering figures. The story is exceptionally captivating.

2. 152 荒 In Years of Famine, I Won by Divining 荒年，我靠卜卦躺赢了 Human Nature Is Good人性本善Historical115k WordsOngoing [Famine years + divination System + stockpiling food to get rich + vying for supremacy + pure wish fulfillment] [Ill Omen]: High-risk survival missions (avoid natural disasters, refugees, ferocious beasts, and criminals) [Neutral Omen]: Everyday survival missions (gather supplies, buy goods; low risk) [Auspicious Omen]: Resource windfall missions (hunt game, explore secret realms, obtain grain seeds and treasures) [Heavenly Omen]: Miraculous opportunity missions (rare supplies, spiritual beasts 2Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 153 逍 The Carefree Imperial Son-in-Law 逍遥驸马爷 Drunk from a Flick of the Finger弹指一壶醉Historical3.0M WordsCompleted (Set in a fictional world, drawing mainly on the Ming and Tang dynasties and the Three Kingdoms era) Qin Feng, a doctor skilled in every field, transmigrates into the body of an unwanted illegitimate son in the Grand Tutor's residence. He only wants to become a secret tycoon in this dynasty and find a chance to establish his own household. Unexpectedly, he becomes a royal son-in-law, entering a sham marriage with a princess. Each gets what they want from the arrangement, and Qin Feng only has hi 21.1kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves
4. 154 南 The Southern Song Dynasty’s Top Undercover Agent 南宋第一卧底 Long Yuan龙渊Historical7.4M WordsCompleted In the sixteenth year of the Jiading era of the Southern Song, Shen Mo, a modern-day undercover agent, began manipulating the fate of the empire in the palm of his hand. Countless ingenious schemes, ruthless plots, and brutal tactics poured from him. His modern forensic techniques cracked one bizarre Southern Song case after another, while his espionage skills crushed the secret agents of the Liao and Jin. When the Mongol Yuan cavalry, invincible across the land, came thundering toward them, the 6.1kReads9.1Score846Shelves
5. 155 大 The Ming Dynasty (2 Volumes) 大明王朝（共2册） Liu Heping刘和平Historical653k WordsCompleted The novel of the hit drama Ming Dynasty 1566, rated 9.5 on Douban, is essential reading for Taiwan’s political circles and a political reference book for Singapore’s cabinet. It is the celebrated work of Liu Heping, screenwriter of Yongzheng Dynasty and author of No War in Peking. Centered on the downfall of the powerful official Yan Song, the book tells the gripping story of a complex anti-corruption campaign in the Ming Dynasty. It uncovers the mystery behind Jiajing, one of the most unconvent 43.8kReads9.6Score8kShelves

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6. 156 长 Ten Thousand Gates of Chang'an 长安千万门 Foraging in a Pile of New Paper新纸堆里刨食Historical153k WordsCompleted In the tenth year of the Yuanhe era of the Tang dynasty, Chang'an is gripped by terror. At a moment of peril, Bai Juyi, an official at the Eastern Palace, steps forward. He hesitates. He feels helpless. At last, he turns the tide. But the outcome is that he is “demoted to assistant military commissioner of Jiujiang Commandery.” Let posterity judge his merits and faults. I leave it to you, dear readers, to weigh in. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 157 唐 A Soldier's Journey at the End of the Tang Dynasty 唐末从军行 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The Tang dynasty was at the height of its glory, yet its political failings could only be reversed by a hero of the ages. As the saying goes, rise and fall are governed by fate, and after reaching its peak, prosperity must decline. After three hundred years of glory and turmoil, the magnificent Tang dynasty finally crumbled. That year, Chen Congjin arrived in this world. He would bring this chaotic era to an end. 129.8kReads9.0Score13.7kShelves

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   Both a book about the late Tang Dynasty and a book about the Northern and Southern Dynasties begin with commoners.

8. 158 人 One Meal Kit a Day in a Chaotic World 人在乱世，一天一份拼好饭 Compete with Heaven for Freedom与天竞自由Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Everyone stays smart throughout] [The new story doesn't recycle the same plot] [Tomato's fastest updater] [No emperor worship] [Contains personal takes, enter at your own discretion] [Alternate history mash-up] Lin Yuan wakes up after a nap and finds himself transmigrated back to a chaotic age. Just as he's about to starve to death, he suddenly discovers that he can order one combo meal every day. From that moment on, what path will a soul that can never return ho 313.2kReads8.1Score31.7kShelves

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   These are all historical articles I've carefully selected, and they're all worth reading.

9. 159 三 Three Kingdoms: General, Who’s More Beautiful, Your Concubine or the Empress? 三国：将军，妾身与皇后，谁更美 Jing Yunlong景云龙Historical2.0M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, he transmigrates as Cao Ang, Cao Cao's eldest son, who was supposed to die in the Battle of Wancheng. At death's door, he activates the “Life-Prolonging Talent System.” Only by winning over the peerless beauties of history can he extend his lifespan and unlock talents. Along the way, Cao Ang uses the System to win over beauties and prolong his life, while secretly building up his strength: curbing Liu Bei's rise, blockading the waterways of Jiangdong, and breaking up enemy al 29.3kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves

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   In historical fiction, political intrigue, and palace intrigue novels set in the Three Kingdoms period, all the beauties are ruined by one man!

10. 160 大 The First Duke of the Great Ming 大明第一公 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical2.3M WordsCompleted I am Li Jinglong. This is my story, and the story of the Great Ming. 130kReads9.2Score14.1kShelves

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11. 161 安 Diary of a Soldier in Anxi 安西兵日记 Fan Xiu凡秀Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty, this is a world without magic or battle aura, without cannons or muskets, without anyone invincible under heaven or any prophetic geniuses. People here grow old, fall ill, and die. They bleed and get hurt, act foolishly and make mistakes, and find themselves helpless and lost. Here, there are passionate brothers and tender romances, longing for one's homeland and the harsh reality of the battlefield… 15.5kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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12. 162 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 32.8kReads9.2Score3.2kShelves
13. 163 重 Reshaping the World: From Useless Prince to a New Era 重塑乾坤从废物皇子到开启新纪元 The Fish with a Two-Second Memory两秒记忆的鱼Historical1.0M WordsOngoing [Transmigration] [Alternate History] [No System] [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story] [Slow-Burn] [Epic and Sweeping] Everyone envies those who transmigrate to another world. They think that bringing modern knowledge to an ancient dynasty will let them rise to power with ease, rule a magnificent realm, and enjoy endless pleasures. But in another world, there is no System to help, nor any golden finger to protect you. All you have is the frail body of a prince and an ordinary soul from the modern age. 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is quite good. It avoids the ostentatious display of a time-traveler reciting ancient poems, the overwhelming use of modern knowledge for devastating attacks, or the effortless creation of modern products. Instead, it strives to align with contemporary cognitive and productive levels. Furthermore, the author's classical Chinese proficiency is quite impressive, with innovative descriptions of couplets and poems. The current drawback is the excessive build-up and lack of intense conflict, but I predict the later plot will be incredibly explosive!

14. 164 筑 Forging the Golden Realm 筑金瓯 Old Dragonfly老蜻蜓Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [War, lighthearted, meticulously researched, history, no System] This is the Tang dynasty, a dynasty forged on the edge of a blade. The Tang emperor Xuanzong's dream ends in the Tianbao era, and the banner of the great Tang falls. There can be an Earlier Han and a Later Han. There can also be an Earlier Tang and a Later Tang. If the great Tang is gone, then we will build another great Tang. If the golden age is gone, then we will create another one. Let every child have a home, every elder have 3.4kReads8.2Score269Shelves

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    Stop reading mindless time-travel fantasy novels! This one is a true hell on earth, a world littered with bones, where life hangs by a thread. History buffs, head over there for "The Tang Dynasty on the Edge of a Knife"! ❛˓◞˂̵✧

15. 165 边 Borderland Veteran: I Pick Up a Fallen Empress from the Start 边关悍卒：开局捡个亡国女帝 I Unleash the Hundred Blossoms我开百花杀Historical1.9M WordsOngoing (The comic adaptation, The Lonely City Shines Across Mountains and Rivers, is now available. Please check it out.) More than a decade after the Yu Dynasty was founded, aristocratic clans dominate the court and govern through civil rule. The border troops go unpaid year after year, and their lives are worth less than grass. Shen Lie was an elite soldier in his previous life. After transmigrating, he becomes a dull-witted frontier soldier whom everyone can bully at Heihe Fort, the foremost outpost 72.9kReads8.6Score5.9kShelves

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    Don't scroll past if you're looking for a good read! This wildly popular historical romance novel, "A Fierce Soldier on the Frontier Picks Up a Fallen Empress at the Start," is an absolute must-read—a top-tier, action-packed read you won't want to put down! It's high-energy from beginning to end, packed with action, political intrigue, sweet romance, and a classic underdog story. You won't be able to stop reading once you start! In a chaotic world, the frontier is engulfed in war. The once unified dynasty has crumbled, barbarian cavalry tramples the land, people are displaced, and soldiers shed their blood on the battlefield. The protagonist is an unassuming soldier on the frontier, without a prestigious family background or immense power. All he possesses is unwavering courage and an indomitable spirit. Struggling to survive amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood, he only wants to protect his isolated city and live. Who would have thought that a routine battlefield patrol would lead him to rescue a wounded and wretched empress of a fallen kingdom! Once a powerful and incomparably noble empress, she lost her kingdom and family, becoming a prisoner vulnerable to all, enduring humiliation and barely clinging to life, a fragile drifter in a chaotic world. Two people from completely different backgrounds unexpectedly meet on the frontier, their fates becoming inextricably intertwined! No melodramatic clichés, no overly sentimental characters; the male protagonist is decisive, ruthless, and merciless. From this moment on, he is no longer a lowly soldier at the mercy of others, but a war god in a chaotic world, protecting the empress and sweeping away all enemies! Faced with the barbarian army's relentless siege, he single-handedly raided the enemy camp at night, beheading their general and disrupting their ranks. Facing the court's ruthless pursuit of traitors, he proceeded cautiously, using their strength against them to uncover the mastermind. Amidst internal and external troubles plaguing his empire, he single-handedly stabilized the border defenses, rallied his remaining troops, and rose step by step from a lowly border soldier to a renowned general who commands respect throughout the land! The Empress is no weakling; she is patient, intelligent, and compassionate, possessing the heart of a ruler despite her dire circumstances. She understands politics and is adept at judging character, silently supporting the male lead, analyzing the situation and stabilizing the hearts of the people. In this chaotic world, they rely on each other, mutually committed, without melodramatic misunderstandings, only the deep affection of fighting side-by-side. Beneath the battlefield's fierce power lies tenderness, and amidst the turmoil of war, their mutual protection shines through – a truly heartwarming story! What makes this book truly exceptional is its dense array of thrilling moments and explosive pacing! From defending the border to sweeping across the northern frontier, from annihilating rebels to vying for supremacy, the protagonist's journey is a meteoric rise, a relentless climb to power, accumulating military achievements and wielding immense influence. Every battle is exhilarating, every political maneuver captivating. Watching him rise from humble beginnings to lead a fallen empress in a journey of defying fate and reclaiming the kingdom is incredibly satisfying! There are no superfluous subplots or idiotic supporting characters; the entire story revolves around battlefield conquest, political maneuvering for national restoration, and romance amidst chaos. It offers both the heroic spirit of war and the tender emotions of loyalty and devotion between emperor and soldiers, seamlessly blending national duty with personal love. The plot twists and turns, creating a series of climaxes that make it increasingly exciting and addictive as you read on! In a chaotic world, a valiant soldier wields his sword to protect the emperor, while the empress, with her unwavering resolve, secures her rule. Witness how a lowly border soldier, accompanied by an empress of a fallen kingdom, defeats barbarians, quells internal strife, restores order, and reshapes the vast land, writing an epic tale of defying fate and achieving victory! Whether you're a fan of battlefield novels, a devoted reader of political intrigue stories, or a reader who prefers sweet romance amidst chaos, this novel will perfectly cater to your tastes. You don't have to worry about being disappointed! The plot is thrilling, the characters are top-notch, and the experience is incredibly satisfying. You won't regret reading it; you'll truly regret missing it!

16. 166 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Concubine-Born Heir's Rise to Power 女穿男，庶房嫡子的逆袭 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Now available as an audiobook with a full cast. [Alternate history] + [Woman transmigrates as a man] + [Born into this world] + [Imperial exams and business in the early story] + [Court politics later on] + [One female lead, with a relatively small role] + [A touch of ensemble cast] + [No golden finger] Xie Chengxi was born into another world as the sixth son of the Xie family, a minor family in Bianjing's Grain Transport Guild. His father was the clan's rejected son, kept under pressure for yea 34.6kReads8.3Score3.9kShelves

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17. 167 穿 Transmigrating as Liu Yizhen: Joining Liu Yu’s Northern Expedition 穿越刘义真：从跟随刘裕北伐开始 The Ji Han Black-Armored Army季汉玄甲军Historical912k WordsOngoing [Historical Transmigration] + [Political Intrigue] + [Farming] + [Good Governance] + [Expansion] Liu Yu, founder of the Song dynasty, rose from humble beginnings. He destroyed Southern Yan, put down Lu Xun, and swallowed Later Qin, his ambition as boundless as a tiger's. He had already won eight tenths of the realm! At the time, the Song army was elite, its banners blotting out the sun. It could march north at any moment, unite China, and restore the glory of the Han. But! His achievements arous 103.8kReads8.7Score11.1kShelves

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    Great deal, worth checking out!

18. 168 三 Three Kingdoms: Xiao Qiao, Call Your Sister In 三国：小乔，把你姐叫进来 Brew Little Wine煮小酒Historical3.2M WordsCompleted Zhou Ye transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes the governor’s son, gaining the Strongest Life-or-Death System. While others spend money, I spend my life! All he has to do is recruit famous generals, strategists, and other renowned figures to earn more lifespan. “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have recruited the first-rate warrior Zhao Yun. Complete a history-making mission and receive five hundred days of lifespan...” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have recruited th 33.6kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
19. 169 醉 Drunken Immortal Tower: Brewing Wine 醉仙楼：煮酒 Rampaging Little Star狂暴小星星Eastern Fantasy647k WordsOngoing [Traditional fantasy] [No harem] In Yunzhou City stands a tavern called the Drunken Immortal. People think it’s just where Shen Yan drinks and makes merry, but they don’t know that it conceals the most formidable alliance in the Great Yong Dynasty: a slovenly sword immortal who lives for wine, a cool and aloof sword immortal of profound frost, and a stone-faced second brother who controls the world’s assassin organization. Shen Yan sits at ease in the Drunken Immortal, raising his cup to warm th 1kReads—Score100Shelves

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    When writing, I did intentionally use imagery to create contrast: the starkness of the battlefield in black armor, the opulence of the imperial court in brocade robes, and then contrasting it with the leisurely drinking at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion. The aim was to depict the landscape and martial arts world of the Great Yong Dynasty through this interplay of movement and stillness.

20. 170 南 The Rise of Southern Tang: Starting with Marrying Zhou Ehuang 南唐崛起：从迎娶周娥皇开始 Lightly Sketching with the Pen笔尖轻描Historical1.2M WordsOngoing He transmigrates into the Southern Tang dynasty as Li Zhenzhou, adopted son of Emperor Li Jing and adopted elder brother of Li Yu. His birth father died in battle, and he was raised in the palace from childhood. At eighteen, he takes command of the imperial guard, just as his best years begin. At this point, Li Yu is still young, the Great Zhou Empress has yet to marry, Zhao Kuangyin has not yet become emperor, and the Southern Tang has not yet fallen. In the history books, Li Yu is a weak ruler 384Reads5.7Score142Shelves
21. 171 三 Three Kingdoms: Becoming the Great Wei Emperor After the Gaopingling Incident 三国：从高平陵开始做大魏天子 North Star北极星Historical339k WordsCompleted Three Kingdoms + Transmigration + Cao Wei Emperor + Conquest + Unification Outside Luoyang, at Gaopingling, the bitter wind howled. The eighteen-year-old emperor knelt before the late emperor’s tomb. At his side stood the arrogant and overbearing General Cao Shuang; behind him lurked the scheming Grand Tutor Sima Yi. Before him lay darkness, centuries of darkness for the Chinese realm. The heavens are about to fall. Cao Shuang’s arrogance cannot save the realm, and the Sima clan’s treachery cann 437Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 172 这EN This Great Wei Could Also Bear the Xiahou Name 这大魏，亦可姓夏侯 Han Xiaochun Steals Ribbonfish韩小春偷带鱼Historical1.8M WordsCompleted In the late Three Kingdoms period, the realm is divided among three powers. The Wei imperial clan is dwindling, while the great families watch hungrily from the sidelines. Xiahou Xian is reborn as Cao Cao's grandson. As a third-generation official of Wei, he will never let the Sima clan seize the imperial throne in this life. Sima Yi: Even if I wanted to seize power, where are my trusted followers? And where are my sons? Sima Shi: Father, when will I be able to enter government service? Sima 16.7kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
23. 173 三 Three Kingdoms: The Female Warlord of a Chaotic Age 三国：乱世女枭雄 Handsome Er You帅气的二油Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing (Also known as: The Female Overlord of a Chaotic Age) [Strong female lead + Three Kingdoms + no System + traditional empire-building + ensemble cast] Liu Yi, a female engineering PhD, transmigrates into the late Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms era and grows up as a boy. She develops water conservancy, conducts research, and improves life for the people of her region. Just as the various factions are trying to win her over, she reveals herself as a woman and establishes her own power base, 60.4kReads9.3Score9.6kShelves

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    1. A historical novel set in the Three Kingdoms period, featuring a woman vying for power. The logic is sound, the writing is good, and while the beginning is slightly disjointed, it improves significantly later. Incomplete, updated daily. 2. An alternate history novel, generally quite good, with no major flaws and solid logic. Completed.

24. 174 穿 Reborn as a Cannon Fodder Prince, with Three Hundred Princess Sisters Leading Every Field 穿成炮灰皇子，三百皇姐霸榜各行 Sanjiu Ferry三九渡Historical130k WordsCompleted [Transmigration] + [365 Older Imperial Sisters] + [Overprotective Sisters] + [Rising to Greatness] + [Shocking the Court] + [Fictional Dynasty] Overworked office drone Zhou Jin wakes up one day to find he has transmigrated. The good news: he’s become the Ninth Prince, who shares his name. And he has 365 older imperial sisters looking out for him. The bad news: the Ninth Prince is a complete pushover... Head down when going uphill... Head down when going downhill... You could slap him and still n 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The main focus is on a satisfying historical novel.

25. 175 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 98.2kReads9.4Score13.6kShelves
26. 176 革 Revolutionizing the Qing: A Changing Era of Self-Strengthening 革清：自强变局 Wu Jiafeng, Who Loves Braised Lamb Trotter Sandwiches爱吃沼三明治的武家凤Historical1.5M WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 124.7kReads9.1Score8kShelves

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    Read and prepared, awaiting updates.

27. 177 明 Late Ming: Tear the Realm to Pieces, Then Rebuild the Great Ming 明末：山河全部打烂，再建大明 Waves Rolling On浪前滔滔Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Historians of later generations divided the Ming dynasty into three periods: the Northern Ming, the Southern Ming, and the Later Ming. Zhu Changrun, founder of the Later Ming, has received mixed assessments from China and abroad. A cold-blooded ruler, a racist, an emperor who rode the wave of industrialization, an Eastern Caesar... Western scholars often call him cold-blooded because, as the Northern Ming neared its end, he stood by without lifting a finger while members of the Zhu clan in the n 43.5kReads8.1Score4.3kShelves

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    The main characters are all time travelers who rise to prominence in chaotic times and establish great achievements.

28. 178 有 With Me on the Throne, How Can You, Zhao, Claim the Throne? 有朕在，你赵大如何黄袍加身 The Black Duke's Mask黑公爵的假面Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Modern-day Guo Yi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a nine-year-old boy with the same name in ancient China. It’s the chaotic era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, in the third year of Qianyou under the Later Han. This Guo Yi is the eldest legitimate son of Chai Rong, Guo Wei’s adopted son, who is still known as Guo Rong at this point. The boy is called Guo Yige. As a history buff, Guo Yi knows what happens to the young Yige: he will be one of the members of the Guo family condem 8.8kReads7.7Score821Shelves
29. 179 明 Starting Out in a Ming Dynasty Garrison 明末从卫所开始 History of the Southern Ming南明史Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Was the late Ming truly beyond saving? Was the Ming Dynasty really worthless? Was the Great Ming truly so easy to defeat? Join me as we explore this era. The seventh year of the Chongzhen reign, late spring. Farther north than northern Shaanxi, beyond the frontier, watch as a hereditary soldier from a military garrison rises step by step and changes everything along the way. This book has no golden finger, only one heroine, no runaway tech tree, and no high-yielding corn or sweet potatoes. A new 3.3kReads7.4Score253Shelves
30. 180 吾 I Am Liu Bei, Emperor Zhaolie of Han, Reborn in Zhu Qizhen’s Body 吾乃汉昭烈帝魂穿朱祁镇 Lake 195785湖195785Historical546k WordsCompleted A newly published author, hoping you’ll enjoy my work. You’ve seen an emperor who once wove mats and sold sandals, and a ruler who turned the tide against all odds. But you’ve surely never seen Liu Bei rebuild the glory of the Ming Dynasty from the ruins of Tumu Fortress. 57Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is alright, but the pace is a bit slow, and the start isn't as exciting [laughs].

31. 181 小 The Rise of a Little Landlord 小地主崛起路 How Could One Know with Empty Sleeves两袖清风怎知Historical652k WordsOngoing The story of a transmigrator who only wants a quiet life, but is forced to change the world by the brutal, dehumanizing nature of the feudal system, and to surpass himself. (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental.) 459Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 182 大 Great Ming: Tyrant Chongzhen Executes the Vassal Kings from the Start 大明之暴君崇祯开局先诛藩王 Mulin Shanbao霂霖山宝Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [No System!] [Ruthless!] [Shadow Warfare!] [Unification!] The Later Han had a succession of child emperors, while the Ming emperors suffered one unexpected death after another! This emperor is no longer rash and suspicious, nor stubbornly overconfident. He stabilizes the court and slowly consolidates power! First, control of the military. Then, new faces in the court! He gives Sun Chengzong important posts to lull the Donglin officials and balance the court. When someone wants to levy commercial 46.8kReads8.3Score4.4kShelves

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    Here are a few highly recommended, addictive historical time-travel novels without a system. The first new book: Depicting the late Ming Dynasty, a time of frequent natural disasters, an incompetent court, an empty treasury, border unrest, and widespread poverty, beset by internal and external troubles. Witness how the last Han Chinese emperor navigates the treacherous court, carefully navigating the complexities of survival, gaining control of the military, politics, and finances, and ultimately turning the tide of the dynasty. The book's highlights include its strategic planning, analysis of human nature, and the use of hidden wisdom, concealed strength, self-reflection, and emotional restraint… using insightful observations to dismantle inner demons and break through others' schemes. The second and third books: Written with profound and fluid prose, the plot unfolds logically and meticulously, featuring vivid and intelligent characters. They fill in the gaps in the lineage of Crown Prince Zhu Biao, showing the simple yet profound relationships of three generations of the emperor's grandson Zhu Xiong Ying, Zhu Biao, and Zhu Yuanzhang, each bearing their own imperial mission and carefully navigating the world. The fourth book: rich in historical depth, sharp in its writing, and rigorous in its logic, it explores the impermanence of fate and the ruthlessness of self-interest, depicting how the short-lived carpenter-emperor Zhu Youxiao schemed for the overall situation and the fate of the nation. The fifth and sixth books: battling the rebel leader Li Zicheng, defending the capital, attacking the Jurchens, stabilizing the borders, eliminating the bandit leader Xian Yuan, fighting against officials and gentry, and rectifying corruption… When natural disasters, war, and the barriers of officialdom become shackles of destiny, he uses wisdom to break through these shackles, risking his life; when the laws of survival intertwine with human weaknesses, he uses strategy to break through the web, using the game as a chess piece. Only those who can outmaneuver fate by half a move are true heroes. In short, the book depicts the turbulent political landscape, the power struggles and intrigues, the journey through time, the legends of emperors, the regrets of dynasties, and the allure of history, showcasing the rise and fall of dynasties as the wheels of history roll ever onward.

33. 183 汉 Fortune in the Late Han: With Diao Chan at My Side, I Gather Orphans and Secure the Realm 汉末气运：貂蝉伴我收孤苟定天下 My System Is More Cautious Than I Am我的系统比我苟Historical325k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] + [System] + [play the pig to eat the tiger] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Farming] + [Building a Power Base] In the fifth year of Guanghe, the Han dynasty is already in decline. A chaotic age is approaching, and a storm is brewing. Zhang Jin unexpectedly transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and becomes Wang Jing, the second son of Wang Yun, a famous scholar from Bingzhou. The original owner is a good-for-nothing playboy known throughout the city: uneducated, idle, and 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "The Late Han Dynasty's Destiny: Diao Chan Accompanies Me to Take in Orphans and Secure the World" starts with a fast-paced and engaging narrative. A modern youth transmigrates into the body of Wang Jing, the second son of Wang Yun, and wields a destiny system to navigate the chaotic world. Instead of relying on the valleys for slow farming, he travels north to Luoyang, using his modern foresight to overcome obstacles step by step. Along the way, he takes in orphans to accumulate destiny, recruits the promising general Chen Dao, and wins over two gentle beauties to assist his team. He encounters the powerful Huang clan of Jiangxia and the Yuan clan of Runan, who try to make things difficult for him. The protagonist cleverly sets traps to incite the two families' pursuers to fight each other, playing the fool to outwit the powerful and delivering satisfying blows to the villains. With many beautiful women by his side, the story is complete with political intrigue, chaotic battles, and the ability to take on disciples and nurture them. The plot twists constantly, and the long-term foreshadowing of the struggle for supremacy in this chaotic world is fully developed.

34. 184 洪 The Descendants of the Hongwu Emperor 洪武朝的子孙们 Bald Li San光头李三Historical1.6M WordsOngoing After an accident, his soul travels a century into the past. On an ordinary day in the seventh year of Hongwu, he is born in the imperial palace of Yingtian Prefecture. He is the most honored child in all of the Ming dynasty. Zhu Yuanzhang’s beloved grandson. Zhu Biao’s eldest legitimate son. And yet, in the history books, he is merely a passing mention: Prince Yu Huai. Looking at the still-healthy Crown Prince Zhu Biao, at Hu Weiyong and the Blue Jade case, which have yet to unleash their blood 106.6kReads8.3Score7.7kShelves
35. 185 大 A Voyage Through the Great Song Dynasty 大宋行舟记 Jiang Xiaoyu江小雨Ancient Romance326k WordsCompleted Liang Shuheng is a woman who lives aboard a boat, traveling back and forth along the Grand Canal all year round. She's also an assassin who makes her living by killing. Wherever her boat goes, she leaves a trail of bodies. Heartless bastards who dote on their concubines and neglect their wives deserve to die. Corrupt officials who prey on the people deserve to die. Local gentry and merchants who bully the weak but fear the strong deserve to die. And so do the sons of prominent families who steal 33Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 186 大 Great Ming: Zhu Biao Turns Evil, and the Jingnan Campaign Is No More 大明：朱标黑化，靖难没了 Other Shore Three-Seven彼岸三七Historical815k WordsOngoing History records that Crown Prince Zhu Biao died of illness in the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu. What history does not record: he died once, then came back to life. His soul wandered for three days, and he saw the entire fate of the Ming dynasty over the next 276 years: The Jingnan Campaign, the burning palace, Tumu Fortress, and the strip of white silk hanging from a tree on Coal Hill. When he opened his eyes again, he was in his sickbed in the twenty-fourth year of Hongwu. The charcoal fire blaz 53.1kReads8.8Score4.3kShelves
37. 187 山 Dreams Entrusted to the Realm: From Foot Soldier to Pillar of Peace 山河寄梦：从义军小兵到太平基石 Shou Yuan守远Historical281k WordsCompleted After accidentally transmigrating to Shandong, under Jin rule during the Southern Song, programmer Shen Zhi seems to have neither a golden finger nor a System. But what he does have is a sincere heart and the resolve to protect others. He joins the rebel army, fights the Jin, swears brotherhood with Xin Qiji, and travels far across the grasslands, watching Temujin grow up. Returning to the Central Plains, he enters the imperial court and navigates the treacherous divide between power struggles a 545Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    This is an absolutely top-notch historical novel, incredibly enjoyable. No exaggeration, the author's writing is superb. There's no mindless, overly entertaining plot or idiotic storyline. The narrative vividly portrays the soldiers' heroic spirit, making it very relatable. The protagonist gradually wins everyone's hearts through small acts. The story is interspersed with appropriate poetry and military strategy, offering a wealth of learning opportunities. It's definitely worth reading!

38. 188 大 Great Ming: Your Son Zhu Changluo Requests That Wanli Abdicate 大明：儿臣朱常洛，请万历退位 Exhausted Sheep力尽羊Historical1.7M WordsOngoing [Not a beginner-friendly read + historical power struggles + no farming + court factional battles. The author is a seasoned political operator who used to work in government, and knows power games inside out.] After transmigrating, he discovers he has become the most pathetic Crown Prince in the Ming Dynasty. For thirty-two years, he has been everyone’s punching bag. His court robes are patched, his mother has been imprisoned until she went blind, and his father lavishes forty thousand qing of f 44.8kReads8.5Score4.5kShelves
39. 189 崇 Chongzhen: My Life Has Been on Thin Ice 崇祯：我这一生如履薄冰 The Clear Breeze Chases Dust, Leaving No Common Souls Behind清风逐尘不留俗人Historical2.0M WordsOngoing (An immersive experience of Zhu Youjian's life and the true nature of the chaos at the end of the Ming dynasty! Not a power fantasy!) At the end of the thirty-eighth year of the Wanli reign, a report that Liaodong postal couriers had frozen to death was being used by a eunuch to prop up a table leg. The rice wasted at banquets by wealthy gentry in Jiangnan was worth more than three years of disaster relief in Shaanxi. Nanmu timber for the construction of the three great halls in the Forbidden Ci 690Reads6.4Score103Shelves
40. 190 穿 I Became the Wanli Emperor's Crown Prince, So Whoever Wants the Red Pill Can Eat It 穿成万历太子，这红丸谁爱吃谁吃 Resting Cloud休息的云Historical2.3M WordsOngoing Reborn as an emperor who has only been on the throne for a month, he faces the Palace Coup and the Red Pill Incident, with treacherous officials within and bandits without. From crown prince to emperor, he plans every step. Great Ming, are you ready to welcome your Emperor Taichang? Nurhaci, are you ready to be put through the wringer? 7.9kReads7.2Score583Shelves
41. 191 三 Three Kingdoms: My Wife Helps Me Become a Warlord 三国：夫人助我成枭雄 Don't Know How to Write Books不知道写书Historical289k WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms transmigration + historical power struggle + farming and development + famed generals and strategists + no System + rigorous logic] In the first year of Zhongping, undercurrents stir in Luoyang, and the Yellow Turban Rebellion is on the verge of erupting. Yuan Yi transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty as a collateral relative of the Runan Yuan clan. He has no illustrious status and no System to help him. All he has is a leaky manor, a handful of aging retainers, and a ledge 98Reads—Score109Shelves

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    [Three Kingdoms Hegemony, Unconventional Political Intrigue] You can read this book 📖 The protagonist's situation is thrilling from the start, and it doesn't rely on mindless crushing. It features political intrigue and fast-paced gameplay, making it suitable for readers who enjoy chaotic times of war and conquest. It is currently being serialized.

42. 192 朱 Zhu Yunwen: This Time, I Cannot Lose 朱允炆：这一次我不能输 Yi Yiran依一燃Historical272k WordsOngoing In the thirty-first year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang died. When he opened his eyes again, he had become the Jianwen Emperor, Zhu Yunwen, doomed to lose his empire, with his fate shrouded in mystery. He knew that suppressing the vassal princes would drive Zhu Di to rebel, that Li Jinglong would be defeated, and that one day Nanjing would fall. So this time, he wanted to take a different path. He would not rush to suppress the vassals or blindly trust the civil officials, and he would not turn a feud 9Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 193 河 The Heyin Coup: Empress Dowager Ling's Sixteen-Year Thirst for Power 河阴之变一灵太后的十六年权欲 Yue Fan Who Loves Barroth喜欢土砂龙的月帆Historical112k WordsCompleted Hu of the Northern Wei, the Empress Dowager Ling, was born into the Hu clan of Anding. Because her aunt was a Buddhist nun, she was able to enter the palace as a child. At the time, the Northern Wei's harsh old rule dictated that a mother must die when her son became crown prince. She insisted on giving birth to Yuan Xu anyway, and won that gamble with death. On the night Emperor Xuanwu died suddenly, she evaded an assassination attempt by the Gao clan with the protection of Yu Zhong and Cui Gua 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I feel it should be higher than Mao Xin Langya.

44. 194 崇 Chongzhen! Reclaim the Throne! 崇祯！重征！ Beef Meatballs牛肉丸吖Historical1.3M WordsOngoing After Zhu Youjian hanged himself at Coal Hill, his soul returned to the day his elder brother, the Tianqi Emperor, died in the seventh year of the Tianqi reign, just as Zhu Youjian was about to ascend the throne. He is not a transmigrator with modern knowledge. His only golden finger is the memory of the seventeen years he spent as emperor in his previous life: he knows which decisions led to the fall of the dynasty, whom he can trust, and whom he must not put to use. Every memory was bought wit 3.4kReads6.3Score259Shelves
45. 195 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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    A different Three Kingdoms fantasy world, complete with a character ranking system based on famous figures from the Three Kingdoms period, and a ghost and monster encyclopedia. The supporting character, a transmigrator with incomplete memories and bottom-tier aptitude, only wants to ascend to immortality; the lecherous ghost Zhang Liao is weak and has a bleak future, providing constant laughs along the way.

46. 196 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 101Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    A good story that doesn't make you stupid, it has a feel of Stephen Chow's version of The Advisors Alliance (first book).

47. 197 我 I, Zhu Yingying, Have Returned 我朱雄英回来了 Fine Clothes and Fine Horses, Viewing Chang'an鲜衣怒马看长安Historical593k WordsOngoing No golden finger, no cutting-edge technology, just an ancient way of thinking applied to making things happen. A different Ming Dynasty, a different Zhu Yingying!!! This isn't a mindless wish-fulfillment story!!! 925Reads—Score105Shelves

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    It's quite rigorous, including the people and the time!

48. 198 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
49. 199 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.0M 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! 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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    The rating isn't high, so you'll have to read it to judge the quality. It's not a light novel; it's substantial and not made up. It's the kind of historical novel that can withstand scrutiny!

50. 200 三 Three Kingdoms: I Help Lü Bu Conquer the Realm 三国，我助吕布夺天下 Yao Jun曜钧Historical434k WordsOngoing Synopsis Reborn as Lü Bu’s useless younger brother, I thought I’d have to cling to his coattails. Turns out, my legs are stronger than his. On the grasslands, I herded sheep, fought wolves, killed men, and seized power. I rose from slavery to become a chieftain, married the chieftain’s daughter, recruited Murong Han, and took Murong Wei as my disciple. With three thousand cavalry, I cut off the enemy’s supply lines and drove back Qiuling Gu’s forty-thousand-strong army. The people of the grass 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Most of it is very well-structured. The first three chapters don't have the intense conflicts typical of modern stories; instead, they're more like a gentle, traditional historical narrative. If you don't mind, you can give it a try.

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