Any Historical or Ancient-Setting Novels Rated 9.5 or Higher?

201 王 Who Can Compete with the King? I'm CrazyHistorical260k WordsOngoing 2Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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He is Zhao De, the fourth prince of the empire who is well-dressed and well-fed, but with an imperial order, he hides his name, abandons the honor of being a prince, and joins the battlefield. Starting from an unknown soldier at the bottom, he fought through bloody border crossings and narrowly escaped death, and with his brothers in life and death, he rose step by step in the war-torn world. We meet in the world of mortals, meet a confidant and beauties, hold the affection of our children, and hide the tenderness in our hearts. There are turbulent undercurrents in the court, brotherly suspicions, imperial power struggles, and aristocratic families; the battlefield is in troubled times, with famous generals blocking the road, powerful enemies around, and life and death at stake. He has experienced the estrangement between father and son, the separation of brothers, the bondage of beauty, the life of close friends, and the fate of powerful enemies. From a humble soldier, he gradually gained military power, established a reputation, controlled the frontiers, broke through the chess game in troubled times, and bucked the trend to become the king in the world's strife. The golden thrones are within easy reach of each other; thousands of miles of mountains and rivers are within the palm of your hand. Is it to maintain sincerity and return power to the emperor? Is it to inherit the eternal legacy and ascend to the 9th Five-Year Plan? When the troubled times come to an end, and the world bows its head - let me ask you, who else in the world today than me?

202 五 The Sword of the Five Dynasties Opens Peace What a HeroHistorical285k WordsOngoing 36Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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It's good-looking and worth watching. It tells the history of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, with martial arts elements.

203 天 Tianbeng: Escape from the Earthen Fort and Live in Xu! Book SilkwormHistorical450k WordsOngoing 134Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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There is no system and no understanding of history. On the night of Tumu Fort, he traveled through time and killed Wang Zhen. He only served as emperor for one day, and allowed his substitute to go south to be captured. He then led three thousand remnant soldiers to the north to face hunger and cold, snowy fields, white-haired wind, no food, wolves... There is no golden finger, only survival in desperate situations. At the same time, Zhu Qiyu was in the capital, watching the treasury empty, and guarding the country with Yu Qian. Two lines run in parallel, one light and one dark. This is the hardest bone and the coldest knife in the Ming Dynasty.

204 高 High School Students Travel Through Chongzhen to Save the Future Cantonese Little Fat TigerHistorical354k WordsCompleted 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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Someone come and take a look

205 穿 Travel Through the Southern Song Dynasty and Become an Iron Sword Hero Wanli MingyueAncient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted 9Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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If you dare to recommend, you dare to be responsible to the end! The grand historical background embodies great righteousness and heroic ambition! The rivers and lakes save the temple and fight for power, and the heroes save the country and seek justice! Tuibeitu Daodejing, Yijinjing, Five Elements Bagua, Qimen Dunjia... And more, when the national catastrophe comes, where will the gold, power, beauty, and wealth go in the troubled times!

206 水 Water Margin: Rebuilding the Mountains and Rivers Mr. LatiaoHistorical118k WordsOngoing —Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Officially recognized historical novel → Multiple female protagonists → Cavalry battle → Make Ili the capital! ! No system → No aircraft and artillery → Cold weapon battle → Play strategic layout → Play tactical battle → Play Lao Liu sneak attack... Let's look forward to it together 221313

208 安 Peace and Happiness A Shade TreeAncient Romance531k WordsOngoing 39Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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A true work of conscience. One is of unparalleled elegance, the other is decisive in killing, the orphan of the previous dynasty vs. The sinister prince, the battle in the court, the heroism of the rivers and lakes, the iron horse and the fierce battle, the love between children, a very interesting ancient novel

209 后 The First Volume of the Romance of Later Zhao: the Biography of Shi Le Ishinomiya KikuHistorical396k WordsCompleted 166Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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. In the Central Plains after the Rebellion of the Eight Kings, the Western Jin Dynasty collapsed, the conflict between Hu and Han became acute, and social order completely collapsed. The political corruption of the Western Jin Dynasty was extremely corrupt and unable to deal with internal and external troubles; Han refugees and internally-immigrated Hu people were also oppressed and became revolutionary forces; long-term wars caused the people to desperately desire order, no matter what ethnic group this order came from. As a slave, Shi Le broke free from the shackles of identity; as a Jieren, he broke through the ethnic barriers. The "Eighteen Cavalry" he formed in the early stage showed a multi-ethnic character. Later, when its power grew, it widely absorbed the forces of Han, Xianbei, Wuhuan and other ethnic groups. This open and inclusive talent strategy is in sharp contrast to many forces at the same time that cling to ethnic boundaries. Especially after being assisted by the Han counselor Zhang Bin, Shi Le truly realized the transformation from a rogue bandit to a regime builder. Zhang Bin's strategy of "occupying Xiangguo, establishing Yedu, and benefiting the world" provided Shi Le with a clear development blueprint, which was also a model of elite cooperation between Hu and Han. In the post-Zhao regime established, most of the laws and regulations followed the Han system, including the establishment of Imperial College, the selection of Confucian students, and the embryonic recommendation system of the imperial examination. From a longer historical perspective, Shi Le was a key figure in the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms period who connected the past and the future. He destroyed the former Zhao and basically unified the north, laying the foundation for the subsequent unification of the former Qin; although his policy of dividing Hu and Han was not perfect, it explored a model of multi-ethnic coexistence; his rise itself symbolized the historical transformation of the Hu people from being ruled to rulers, and opened a new stage of the great integration of northern ethnic groups. Ancient Han people and officials mostly regarded it as a barbarian head that "ruined China", while modern historians view its historical role more objectively. In fact, Shi Le was a much more complex character: he was a cruel warrior at first, and he was ruthless in trapping and subduing soldiers; later he was a sober politician, with a profound insight into the laws of history; he was both a cultural imitator and worked hard to learn the Han system; and he was a stickler for national identity, always maintaining a Jieren consciousness. In Shi Le's life, we saw not only the legend of a man, but also the mirror image of an era. In that chaotic and dynamic era, the old order had collapsed, the new order had not yet been established, and everyone was looking for their place. Shi Le found it. From slave to emperor, he completed an almost impossible life journey. But his story also reminds us: personal success is magnificent, but establishing a lasting order and achieving true harmony requires more than military conquest - cultural tolerance, institutional innovation, and the transcendence of human nature. This is the most precious legacy Shi Le left to future generations: an eternal reflection on struggle and limitations, power and wisdom, nation and culture. After thousands of years, we can still see the glory and pathos of that era from him, and we can also illuminate some eternal themes in the human condition. History does not repeat, but it always rhymes - Shi Le's story is still echoing in our time in different ways.

210 崇 Chongzhen: Bloodbath Against the Donglin Party at the Beginning Mountain Mu QingchuanHistorical357k WordsCompleted 12Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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I also want to reach 9.5 Eventually.

211 汉 Han Zuo Yongchang Ji I Heard You Are Quite NaughtyHistorical288k WordsOngoing —Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Try this hard-core Three Kingdoms book about farming, intrigues, and hegemony. No golden fingers, no cheating.

212 皇 The War Between the Huangming Natives and the Traveling People Do You Dare to Agree?Historical3.7M WordsOngoing 98Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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Learn to travel through time, become a time traveler, and trample to death those who travel through time.

213 铠 Kai Xiao Southern and Northern Dynasties Drifting with the Wind 2008Historical1.0M WordsCompleted —Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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"Kaixiao Southern and Northern Dynasties" is a classic historical time-travel drama. It leads us through time and space and appreciates different customs and customs. This book uses profound insights and unique insight to reveal that turbulent history, the good, evil and contradictions of human nature. In the process of savoring the fragrance of books, people can't help but be intoxicated and think about a better future!

214 食 Southern Eaters Ma BoyongHistorical173k WordsCompleted 8.6kReads9.6Score2kShelves

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This hahaha

215 兵 The King of Soldiers Crosses the Saarhu: Crushing the Eight Banners to Save the Ming Dynasty Lonely but StrongHistorical358k WordsCompleted 596Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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The modern invincible soldier king traveled back to the body of an ordinary soldier on the Saarhu battlefield during the Wanli period of the late Ming Dynasty. Watch the King of Soldiers kill the enemy with one move, kill one person with three moves, kill all directions, and crush the Hou Jin army. The joy is dripping with joy, the iron-blooded feelings are heart-stirring. It is a very exciting novel that is definitely worth reading. If you don't believe me, give it a try. You will definitely not be able to put it down. It can be said that it is much better than most of today's war novels that travel through the late Ming Dynasty! ! !

216 水 Water Margin: the Soul of Zhu Biao Was Slaughtered When He Went Out. Foggy Snowy DayHistorical292k WordsOngoing 3Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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This book is amazing! You'll never guess the idea!