Ancient History + Historical Romance + Historical What-Ifs 历史古代+古言脑洞+历史脑洞

1. 51 革 Reforming the Qing: The Jiaqing Restoration 革清：嘉庆维新 Its Name Is Reform其名维新Historical534k WordsOngoing Anyone who knows Qing history says the dynasty truly died under Qianlong. Its deep-rooted problems were impossible to reverse, the distribution of resources was grossly unfair and rife with social tensions, and it shut its eyes and ears to the outside world, crippling itself. A scholar from the late Qing transmigrates to the first month of the fourth year of Jiaqing. See how he rewrites history. 2.8kReads—Score246Shelves

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   A time-traveling novel set in the Qing Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Jiaqing, focusing on strengthening the nation. It incorporates historical research and reforms that align with political logic. While not entirely systematic, it's not mindless wish-fulfillment.

2. 52 没 That’s Right, I’m Fighting the Great Powers 没错，我打的就是列强 Shaking Xuanyuan震轩辕Rural Life680k WordsOngoing The book has just been released, and its rating is still fluctuating. Please add it to your library and follow along. Liu Tianqing, a special forces soldier assigned to an escort mission, unexpectedly transmigrates back to 1900. Armed with his equipment and the escort case, he fights decisively through the chaos, struggling with all his might against the foreign powers. 15.6kReads6.9Score892Shelves

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   Both of these are worth watching!

3. 53 甲 The Sino-Japanese War of 1894: The Rise of the Far East 甲午风云之远东崛起 Shaking Xuanyuan震轩辕Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Yue Tian, a PhD in military machinery, transmigrates to the First Sino-Japanese War of 1894–1895 and becomes a vanguard soldier protecting the nation. Using his knowledge from the future, he takes control of the lands beyond the Shanhai Pass, establishes a republic, unifies the country, and helps the nation rise as a great power in the Far East. 10.6kReads7.7Score479Shelves
4. 54 大 Under Currents in Great Sheng 大晟暗涌 Su Yichen718苏亦辰718Historical591k WordsOngoing An epic tale of political intrigue set in an imaginary ancient dynasty. Spanning seven volumes and a million words, with five POV storylines, it depicts princes vying for the throne, secret wars among powerful clans, and the games of the heart amid flames of war on the frontier. 52Reads—Score101Shelves

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   This is a court intrigue story, but it avoids the cliché of the protagonist crushing everyone in his path. The male lead, posing as a carefree prince, is secretly involved in the power struggle, appearing powerless but quietly observing the hidden dangers behind finances, border troops, and the Grand Canal. Each opponent has their own calculations and blind spots in information, making the game of strategy very well-written.

5. 55 殿 Your Highness, Rest Assured: We’re Still Making the Nation Rich and the Army Strong Today 殿下放心，今天也有在富国强兵 Curtainfall X Qiqiyue落幕X柒柒月Eastern Fantasy740k WordsCompleted [Western fantasy lordship + berserker farming, all of it! Wits and brawn, all of it! A brand-new approach that never feels stale!] Humanism’s spring breeze sweeps across the land, and romantic ideals take hold everywhere. Berserker warfare and farming advance hand in hand, blending hard-nosed history with blood and iron. Modern know-how dispels curses with ingenuity, while scientific thinking reimagines the arcane. Intensive farming overcomes poor harvests, and the general staff plans every move 9.2kReads9.1Score987Shelves

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   This book is really good. The foreshadowing is well done, and it keeps unfolding from the beginning to the end, making me want to keep reading with every plot point.

6. 56 满 My Entire Family Was Wiped Out, So I Led a Fleet Back to the Ming Dynasty 满门尽灭，我带舰队杀回大明 Wanderer's Wild Tales放浪者乱谭Historical213k WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines | No System | Alternate History | Revenge and Comeback] He helps her reclaim her family, and she joins him in fighting his way back to the Ming dynasty. A young man captured by horse bandits outside Jiayuguan turns out to be Zhang Yichen, a genius Ming craftsman whose entire family was massacred five years ago. The foreign girl among the bandits, meanwhile, is the orphaned daughter of a noble family who ended up in the East. Together, they repair matchlock guns, defeat horse b 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   With a clear structure, vivid character portrayals, and fresh content, this book is definitely worth reading!

7. 57 醒 Awakening in the Thirty-Ninth Year of Jiajing 醒在嘉靖三十九年 Hammer and Sickle铁锤加镰刀Historical446k WordsCompleted A modern corporate star transmigrates into the Jiajing Emperor. Using dialectical materialism to see through the mysteries of court politics, and applying Mao’s Selected Works and the mass line, he carves out an unprecedented path of imperial reform amid the deadly power struggles between Yan Song’s faction, the upright officials, and the eunuchs. He seeks no eternal dynasty, only the welfare of all under heaven. 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Read this now if you're looking for something to read! The Jiajing Emperor's soul travels to the modern era? No, it's a modern elite who travels to the Jiajing era and uses new ideas to break the Ming Dynasty's predicament.

8. 58 魂 Reborn in Li Bai's Body? From the Start at Mawei Post Station, I Save Yang Yuhuan 魂穿李白？开局马嵬驿，我救玉环 Wanderer of Nanke南柯行者Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One of Tomato's rare gems. The An Lushan Rebellion, an exiled immortal and a noble consort, intrigue amid chaos, and fervent devotion to the nation. A man remains a boy until the day he dies. As he makes his way through life, apart from Yang Yuhuan, his unattainable first love, which of the colorful women of the Tang dynasty became his cinnabar-marked love? And who remained the one he could never let go? Most importantly, whether heroes or villains, everyone is sharp-witted. This story is entire 152Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A rare gem among Tomato's historical novels. The An Lushan Rebellion, the banished imperial concubine, power struggles in a chaotic world, and passionate patriotism. A man remains a boy until death; along his journey, besides Yang Guifei, his unwavering love, which of the many vibrant and extraordinary women of the Tang Dynasty became his cherished memory? Who else left him with unresolved regrets? Crucially, whether righteous or villainous, all are intelligent. This alone surpasses 99.9% of Tomato's historical fiction. Highly recommended!!

9. 59 北 A Northern Song Dynasty Guide to Climbing the Official Ladder 北宋升官手册 Retired Artist 04退役艺术家04Historical514k WordsOngoing The ratings just opened. They'll go up later. [Historical Transmigration] [Imperial Examinations] [Officialdom] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] What were the regrets of the Northern Song Dynasty? Was it that Liu Yong's lyrics were sung throughout the land, while he himself spent half his life in disappointment? Was it that Fan Zhongyan cared deeply for the realm, yet his Qingli Reforms were abandoned halfway through? Or was it the unfulfilled ambition to pacify the Rong, amid the nort 1.3kReads7.2Score137Shelves

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   In the private school, a landlord's son publicly mocked Tong Xin's family's poverty. Tong Xin didn't get angry or avoid the conversation; instead, he calmly and methodically presented the facts and reasoned with the other party, leaving them speechless. This story doesn't rely on brute force to win; it uses logic and debate. Those who enjoy protagonists who rely on intelligence and strategy might enjoy this story.

10. 60 三 Three Kingdoms: Diao Chan Forces a Marriage, and a Programmer Brings Peace to the World 三国：貂蝉强嫁，码农当世平天下 Abundant Tart Fruit涩果累累Historical276k WordsOngoing (No System, a struggle for supremacy and unification, ironclad resolve and cunning, beautiful women) Programmer Cao Chao transmigrates into Cao Cao, accompanied by his coworker Liu Bei, a rival at their company, and the haughty beauty known as “Secretary Du.” In this world, he continues to vie with Liu, while with “Secretary Du” things are… He has the bigger picture in mind and knows that national unification is written into the bones of every Chinese person. He sets history on a different c 95Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Give this novel a try.

11. 61 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 497.6kReads9.7Score72.9kShelves

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    Satisfying the survival rules of participants and time travelers

12. 62 明 The Great Refugee Crisis at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末大流民 The Long Sword of the Xisha Scholar西沙书生的长剑Historical511k WordsOngoing In the fourth year of the Chongzhen reign, soldiers mutinied in Dengzhou and Laizhou, and Li Ge was caught up in the chaos! To survive, Li Ge took to the sea in a boat, claimed an island as his base, and watched the situation unfold across the land! In the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, the upheaval of the Jiashen year began. With sturdy ships and powerful cannons, Li Ge took control of the fate of the realm! 41Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 63 从 From Poor Son-in-Law to Building an Empire Where the Sun Never Sets 从寒门赘婿到打造日不落 I Love Iced Black Tea我喜冰红茶Historical553k WordsOngoing [Lovably despicable villain] [Feel-good power fantasy] [Cunning] [Lighthearted] [Schemer] [Shameless] [Not an invincible protagonist] After transmigrating into the body of a live-in son-in-law, Xu Ye was given three strict rules by his ice-cold wife: “No sharing a bed. Don't touch me. And don't bring shame upon the Chen family!” Xu Ye laughed. He was a top-tier special agent. Was he really going to let some young girl boss him around? His wife's best friend clung to him every day. The Holy Maide 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Each character is unique and vividly portrayed, acting in accordance with their personality traits. The book is set against the backdrop of the era and offers insights into life and philosophy. It's a fantastic book and I highly recommend it.

14. 64 刀 Blade! Blade! Blade!! 刀！刀！刀！！ Lai Xinzhang赖信章Historical81k WordsCompleted The furnace glows, now dim, now bright; one pull of the bellows makes ghosts and gods take fright. Forty pounds of hammering cannot break it; seventy-two cuts bring the royal court to its knees. Blood fills the fish-scale pattern; the blade cleaves through the icy stone steps. This Severing Flow saber still hasn’t finished tempering! 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Great, I was quite moved while reading it. The author is a great storyteller, I'm hooked.

15. 65 楚 Chu Xingyao 楚星谣 West Wind, Green Ant Wine西风绿蚁Eastern Fantasy454k WordsOngoing What happens when you travel to another era? In her previous life, Shui Yuan’s grandfather forced her to memorize books until she was sick of them. She swore she’d never study again. After transmigrating to this world, she realized that studying was still the way to go. After all, books hold houses of gold, and books hold beautiful women. The old man really was right. Her dream in her previous life was to face the sea, with spring flowers blooming. Her dream in this life is still the same. But s 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From being forced to memorize to reading willingly, the "it's actually good" principle never goes out of style.

16. 66 兵 Marching Out of the Ten Thousand Mountains to Reclaim Our Homeland and Expand Our Borders 兵出十万大山，复故土拓新疆 The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Historical885k WordsOngoing Liu Yongfu went up the mountain to gather firewood. In a dream, an old man told him that he was a mighty general who should defend his home and protect his people. When he woke, he also had a new set of memories from the future. Liu Yongfu decided that, besides defending his homeland, he should find the Han people a place to settle, help them survive more than a decade of war and natural disasters, and fight against imperialism... [Some parts of this story take liberties with history, or happen 5.4kReads—Score385Shelves

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    The male protagonist is reborn to reclaim his homeland and build a Han Chinese world for the people.

17. 67 回 After the College Entrance Exam, I Used My Foresight to Become a Tycoon 回到高考后，利用先知成富豪 The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Urban841k WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Chen Feiyu returns to the day after his class reunion, held after the college entrance exam. Using his information advantage, he makes up for past regrets. From the start, he sets his sights on the Brazil World Cup to earn his first fortune, then uses his expertise and memories to grow his money in the stock market. He also keeps in touch with his high school crush and his senior from university, wins the hearts of both beauties, and becomes a winner in life! 2.7kReads—Score104Shelves
18. 68 问 Why Await Heaven's Will to Claim the Throne? I Shall Take It Myself 问鼎何需天意，寡人自取之 Your Uncle Next Door隔壁你二叔Historical328k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Great Jing Dynasty, a foolish emperor mistrusted loyal officials, while the treacherous Liu Fu held power. The people suffered terribly. Xiao Ce, the orphaned son of a military family, witnessed his parents die in battle and thirty thousand elite soldiers perish at Frostwolf Valley. From that day on, he took up the bloodstained tiger tally and rose from the desperate northern frontier. Over the following years, he led a hundred thousand soldiers through more than a hund —Reads7.6Score—Shelves
19. 69 北 A Song Dynasty Civil Servant’s Guide to Slacking Off 北宋文官摸鱼手册 Green-Robed Clerk青衫吏213k WordsCompleted This is a laugh-out-loud history of the Song dynasty. It's hilarious, but meticulously researched, packed with solid material from official histories. And although it's rigorous, it's never dull: it brings the real Northern Song to life in the most humorous, funny, down-to-earth language. How could people from humble backgrounds turn their lives around? What wisdom can we draw from the turbulent careers of top-tier star scholar-officials? What was it really like to be a civil official in the Nor 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An absolutely captivating historical novel set in the Northern Song Dynasty. Trust me.

20. 70 大 The Great Zhao Dynasty’s Number One Traitor 大昭第一逆臣 Mo Siran陌思然Historical1.9M WordsOngoing A low-level employee at a modern company transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar from a remote frontier town. He had planned to scrape by on the imperial examinations and land a secure government post, but discovers that the dynasty is rotten to the core: factional infighting at court, unpaid frontier troops, powerful warlords, malicious rumors that mislead the people, and great clans that prey on the weak. So he starts with an essay on statecraft, then enters government, amasses wealth, t 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Looking for something to read? Check this out! "The First Traitor of the Great Zhao Dynasty" tells the story of a modern office worker who transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar from an ancient family. Hoping for a stable job, he discovers the dynasty is utterly corrupt. He rises to prominence with a single policy essay, embarking on a journey of becoming an official, amassing wealth, and training troops—a path filled with plot twists and turns!

21. 71 穿 Transmigrated as Guanyinbi, I Help Li Shimin Build Infrastructure! 穿成观音婢，我带李世民搞基建！ Buying Sneakers on Installments按揭买球鞋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (The rating just came out, so don’t panic, young heroes~~) (#Transmigration + strong heroine + infrastructure building + alternate-history twists + business rivalry + military affairs + household and palace intrigue#) “Modern history teacher Su Wanqing transmigrates into Empress Zhangsun’s body and joins forces with young Li Shimin to launch a hard-core infrastructure-building campaign!” “Other people rely on scheming to survive palace intrigue. I use KPIs and project management!” “Two powerhous 26Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book! 💕

22. 72 枭 Beneath the Warlord 枭雄之下 Wolf of the Forgotten Realms被遗忘国度的狼Historical466k WordsOngoing I was a Three Kingdoms enthusiast, playing Romance of the Three Kingdoms, when out of nowhere I transmigrated. I was no longer myself: I had become Ping Fan, a villager from Le Village in Wei County, Dongjun, during the late Eastern Han dynasty! I now had a childhood sweetheart named Chuntao, and the future Wei general Yue Jin was my close friend! Well, since I’ve come to this era, I, Ping Fan, will make sure I’m anything but ordinary! 1Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    I'm a Three Kingdoms enthusiast, and I was playing "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" when, unexpectedly, I was transported to another world! 😏

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