Any Good Historical Novels on Tomato Novels? Please Recommend Some! 番茄有没有历史题材的好书，求！

1. 1 皇 Emperors Swap Dynasties: The First Emperor Starts with a Bowl! 皇帝互换朝代：祖龙开局一个碗！ Endless Great Dream大梦无休Historical897k WordsOngoing [No System] [Emperors Swap Dynasties] [The Ancestral Dragon Starts with a Bowl] [Li Er and Liu Shan Transmigrate into Zhao Gou] [I’m Left with Only Half the Empire?] [Live Broadcast Across Ten Thousand Dynasties] One day, an ancient voice rang out across ten thousand dynasties. “The emperor exchange is about to begin.” “The rulers chosen by Heaven’s Will will swap dynasties, starting circumstances, and lives.” “Please prepare yourselves.” At first, the emperors all thought it was sorcery perform 581Reads7.6Score10114d adds
2. 2 直 Livestream: Ranking the Greatest Emperors from the Start 直播：开局盘点最强帝王 Leaning on the Rail, Listening to Wind and Rain倚栏听风雨Historical669k WordsOngoing Qin Ming activates a livestream through the System to rank history's greatest emperors. Rank 10, first place: Liu Zhuang, Emperor Ming of Han. The greatest second-generation ruler, who preserved and strengthened his dynasty! His Yongping era rivaled the Zhenguan era. He expanded the borders and reclaimed the Western Regions. Rank 10, second place: Zhao Kuangyin, Emperor Taizu of Song. A great ruler born in an age of chaos, he pacified the realm and unified the Central Plains. His untimely death 464Reads6.2Score—14d adds
3. 3 视 Videos Connect to Ancient Times, and the Ancients Are All Left Stunned 视频通古代，古人集体破防 Eat Two Lemons吃两个柠檬Historical1.5M WordsOngoing (Historical what-if + short-video livestreams + no romance + male lead as a tool) Su Ye has no idea that the short videos he scrolls through are being broadcast to every dynasty. He scrolls to [Sexy young woman dancing]. Cao Cao narrows his eyes: “Is she married?” Liu Bang swallows: “This guy’s alright.” He scrolls to [Military training for university freshmen]. Zhuge Liang weeps: “Give me a hundred thousand university students, and I’ll surely succeed in the northern expedition.” He scrolls to 31.5kReads8.3Score79114d adds
4. 4 历 History Livestream: Starting with the Amazing Taizongs 历史直播：从神奇的太宗们开始 Has There Been a Cat Today?今天有猫了吗Historical1.8M WordsCompleted From the start, the story takes stock of the Taizong emperors throughout history. Every Taizong is remarkable and unique, with buffs of his own. The Ming Taizong: destroyer of the Central Plains, conqueror of the northern deserts, connoisseur of Mongolian gazelle; The Song Taizong: a good younger brother to his elder sibling, leader of the Northern Song, and the charioteer of Gaoliang River; The Tang Taizong: instigator of a coup, Heavenly Khan of the Western Regions, and the people's eternal fa 11kReads8.5Score55914d adds
5. 5 大 The Song Dynasty Textile Worker 大宋纺织工 Revised Version修正版Historical1.6M WordsOngoing This story takes place in an era very much like the historical Northern Song dynasty. Its physical world is also very similar to Earth as readers know it, composed of the elements on the periodic table. There is no spiritual energy and no ghosts. The only invisible thing is electricity. The protagonist’s golden finger is the ability to gain knowledge, though he needs some kind of medium to obtain it. This is a story with multiple female characters. It explores feelings, but not romance. There is 731Reads—Score6714d adds

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   The story revolves around the Jingkang Incident in the Northern Song Dynasty. There's no system, no modern items, and the protagonist builds an army to fight against 150,000 Jin soldiers for control of Bianjing (Kaifeng). Including the Song army, nearly 400,000 troops clash outside the city. But at the start, the protagonist is so poor he doesn't even have a mother. That's all I can say for now. At the very beginning, you only see a poor boy.

6. 6 不 I Can't Command Troops, But I'm Still the God of War of the Great Han 不会点兵，但我依然是大汉战神 Silly Biped呆呆两脚兽Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Dong Zhongying, a keyboard military theorist and armchair strategist who transmigrated into Dong Zhuo, discovered that war really was a technical business. There were two things he couldn't do! In fact, he couldn't do any of it! He had no idea how to deploy troops or arrange formations, and couldn't even figure out how to set up camp! He was no good at making decisions on the battlefield either. Every person sounded perfectly reasonable to him, even though their strategies all pointed in complet 2.8kReads8.9Score17814d adds

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   This is great. The protagonist is an ordinary person who transmigrates into the body of Dong Zhuo but is able to recognize and utilize talent, and his power develops very well.

7. 7 从 Building a Thousand-Year Clan, Starting in the Western Han Dynasty 从西汉开始，建立千年世家 Yu Baian鱼白安Historical229k WordsOngoing [Millennia-old clan + imperial tutor + history + scholar-officials in feathered robes…] Liu An transmigrates to the Western Han dynasty, more than two thousand years in the past. Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, has already died, and Empress Lü holds all the power. To restore the Han dynasty, he raises an army as the Prince of Liaodong to put down the rebellion, and goes on to establish a family clan that will endure for a thousand years. … Later generations record: The Liu clan of Liaodong bega 3.3kReads8.6Score20214d adds

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   The emotions are genuine and delicate, drawing the viewer in completely.

8. 8 鬼 The Ghost Rider's Fantastic Journey 鬼火少年的奇幻之旅 Diligent Orange奋发橙子Historical309k WordsCompleted Hu Fei, a young man who accidentally falls into the water while fishing, transmigrates to the late Qing dynasty during the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom era. He becomes a soldier under Wing King Shi Dakai and meets Miaomiao amid the upheaval. Together, they endure one life-or-death ordeal after another. Using his knowledge of explosives, he helps Shi Dakai capture Wuchang, Nanjing, Luzhou, and the Jiangnan Great Camp. Forced to leave after the Tianjing Incident, Shi Dakai fights in Jiangxi, Fujian, H 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Hu Fei, a young boy with a will-o'-the-wisp, went fishing but accidentally traveled back to the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom era, becoming a soldier under the command of Yi Wang Shi Dakai. He followed Yi Wang in battle, achieving many merits and witnessing the vicissitudes of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. On the banks of the Dadu River, he attempted to reverse the fate of Yi Wang's army's annihilation...

9. 9 人 A Dazzling Soul in This Mortal World 人间惊鸿客 Wang Lei王磊Historical91k WordsCompleted Did you know that Li Bai was a famous live-in son-in-law in ancient times? Why did this immortal poet, who cared nothing for wealth and status, marry into a wealthy family twice? Su Dongpo was not only one of the greatest writers in Chinese history, but also a true foodie! Dongpo pork, Dongpo pork knuckle, Dongpo cuttlefish, Dongpo tofu, Dongpo soup: all these dishes loved by people today are associated with the great man himself. The celebrated poet Li Qingzhao was also tormented by a “scumbag. 14.6kReads9.5Score3k14d adds

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   "A Stunning Guest in the Human World: Hilarious Scenes of Ancient Literati"! This book is practically an ancient version of "Roast," taking you on a journey to experience the wit and humor of ancient literati!

10. 10 家 Who Gets It, Guys? The First Emperor Snatched My System 家人们谁懂啊，系统被始皇截胡了 Endless Journey迢迢不休Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Main story has no romance, and is set in an alternate Great Qin. Not everything is historical: a mix of history and comedy] "The final bonus chapter is for readers' satisfaction and has a hint of romance. If that bothers you, feel free to skip it" Good news: Li Jiang transmigrates to the Qin dynasty and gets to see her idol in person. At last, she lays eyes on the legendary ancestor, nearly two meters tall, with thick brows and big eyes. She gets to watch the First Emperor unify the Six Kingdom 27.3kReads9.4Score4k14d adds

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    This is pretty good, set in the Qin Dynasty. You can read it while eating. [No romance, fictional Qin Dynasty, not entirely historical, some historical elements + lighthearted story] Good news: Li Jiang transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty and gets to meet her idol in person. She finally meets the legendary ancestor, the one-and-a-half-meter-tall, thick-browed, big-eyed emperor. She can witness how the First Emperor unifies the six kingdoms step by step. Bad news: She transmigrates into the lowest-ranking cleaner in the Qin Palace, cleaning for the First Emperor every day. Ying Zheng suddenly discovers that he can hear a woman's thoughts, and after searching the entire palace, he finally finds this woman.

11. 11 混 A Police Chief in Republican-Era China, Feared by Warlords and Foreign Powers Alike 混在民国当警长，军阀列强都怕我 A-Qi Loves Burgers爱吃汉堡的阿七Urban510k WordsCompleted [Wish-fulfillment + mass troops + overwhelming dominance + decisive and ruthless + no heroine] “Chen Zhuo, you’ve got some nerve! Who gave you the courage to kill a foreign dignitary?” “This is the foreign concession. Chinese police are forbidden to enter… Ow! Stop hitting me, please!” “Chen Zhuo, have you lost your mind? You even dare to hit the warlord’s son!” “Aren’t you a policeman? How come your troops have planes and tanks!? They’re even more advanced than those of foreign countries. You’r 31.7kReads9.1Score2.3k14d adds

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    This book is really good; the author even got banned for writing too much. This is a secondary account.

12. 12 科 The Imperial Exams: From a Duke’s Bastard Son to a Powerful Official 科举！从公府庶子到权臣的青云路 Zhou Shusen周树森Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Not a BL novel! Not a male-male romance! One male lead, little to no romance, and a plot-focused story.] [Transmigration + Illegitimate Son of a Duke’s Estate + No System + Imperial Exams + Political Intrigue] He transmigrates, and the good news is that he’s now an illegitimate son of the Duke of Wei’s household, with food and clothes taken care of and no need to worry about making a living. The bad news is that he’s not only unloved, but also mocked and looked down upon. Heh. Never look down o 46.6kReads8.9Score4.1k14d adds

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13. 13 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 165.8kReads9.4Score19.2k14d adds

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    Can you believe that the author researched historical materials before writing the book? 🤦

14. 14 大 The Great Ming's Number One Troublemaker 大明第一搅屎棍 The Wandering Hanhan行者寒寒Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [No System + No cheat abilities + Saving the Ming + Farming + Hegemony + Colonization + Lie-flat lifestyle] He transmigrates to the spring of Chongzhen Year 11 and becomes the youngest son of the Duke of England's household, doted on by everyone. Having been given a second life, Zhang Shikang refuses to work himself to the bone again. All he wants is to live honestly as a wastrel. But the Ming dynasty is doomed to collapse in just six years, and his whole family will perish without a trace. For 4kReads8.8Score32114d adds
15. 15 携 Rising to Power with the Emperor’s Sister-in-Law, I’m Invincible Under Heaven 携皇嫂逆袭，我无敌于天下 Knowing How It Is知其然Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Li Chen transmigrates and immediately falls into a shocking conspiracy. His three elder brothers died fighting for their country. A powerful court official falsified the battle reports, pinning all the blame for the defeat on me and planning to take my head to stabilize the court. Just as I'm about to be sentenced to death, three secret letters from my brothers arrive in the hands of my three sisters-in-law, the emperor's widows. A woman general from a family of military commanders who once foug 2.1kReads8.6Score27314d adds

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    These books are all pretty good; if you're looking for something to read, you can check them out.

16. 16 黑 The Crown of the Dark Moon 黑月光冠冕 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [The first print volume is now available] [Sweet Romance in a Wealthy Family] + [A Forbidden Love Falls from Its Pedestal] + [Characters Awaken] + [A Chaotic Love Rival Showdown] “You are a cannon-fodder character in this world. Your character tags are: beautiful, vicious, and stupid. When you were eight, you were adopted by the Shen family, the most powerful family in Whale Harbor. The head of the family treasured you like a gem, but you joined forces with your villainous mother to scheme agai 305.9kReads9.5Score42.1k14d adds

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    Both books have very novel themes, my darlings.

17. 17 影 The Movie Emperor Keeps Trying to Make a Move on Me 影帝他总想对我图谋不轨 An Suiyu安随遇Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted Shen Yi, stage name Wei Long, was an actor of superstar caliber who took the world by storm in the 1970s. But after he disappeared one day, he vanished from history without a trace, as if he had never existed. One day, Rong Qian spotted a photo of herself with Shen Yi, taken more than thirty years ago... This incredible discovery sent her on journey after journey through time, transmigrating into the past to save him! For Rong Qian, only a few days passed between each trip to the past. But for S 35.6kReads9.7Score5.6k14d adds
18. 18 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. 10.6kReads7.7Score48314d adds

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    Historical fiction novels about time travel during the First Sino-Japanese War

19. 19 三 The Three Kingdoms, Unromanced 三国不演义 Wang Jueren王觉仁Historical215k WordsCompleted A historically accurate Romance of the Three Kingdoms! Did Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei never swear brotherhood in the Peach Garden? Did Zhuge Liang never borrow arrows with straw boats? Open this book and discover the real Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, and others from history. This is all you need to read to learn about the Three Kingdoms. The Three Kingdoms era was a time of upheaval and change, and heroes emerged in droves. Official histories, unofficial legends, and fictionalized account 3.8kReads9.6Score55514d adds

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    Strip away the veneer of historical fiction to reveal the true Three Kingdoms! Wang Jueren uses official history as a blade to dissect the fictional veneers of the Oath of the Peach Garden and the Borrowing Arrows with Straw Boats, uncovering the truth behind Cao Cao's massacre of cities and Sun Quan's betrayal of the alliance—a tale of intrigue and power struggles. Heroes are not caricatures; history is stained with blood—when Guan Yu's blade no longer holds warm wine, and Zhuge Liang's zither music cannot drown out the tragic songs of the Northern Expeditions, this is the true Three Kingdoms for adults! 🔥

20. 20 三 The Three Kingdoms Without the Romance 2 三国不演义2 Wang Jueren王觉仁Historical213k WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms era was a time of upheaval, filled with extraordinary heroes. Official histories, unofficial tales, and historical novels about this period have appeared in endless numbers, making it difficult to tell truth from fiction. As a result, readers have gradually lost sight of what the Three Kingdoms were really like. This is a new work by Wang Jue Ren, author of Three Hundred Years of the Tang Dynasty's Rise and Fall (originally titled The Bloody Tang Dynasty). It seeks to uncover 356Reads9.3Score10014d adds
21. 21 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 382.6kReads9.2Score32.3k14d adds

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    I won't go into specifics, you can read it yourself, but I want to state that I'm a liberal arts student, and I only know a lot of history through these historical derivatives. Things like Li Si and Zhao Gao altering the imperial edict won't be mentioned in books, I only learned them from novels, okay!

22. 22 异 A Different Ming Dynasty: I Became a Saint with a Hundred Lives 异世大明：我用一百条命成圣 Zi Yang紫炀Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Alternate-history Ming Dynasty / Fighting for the People / The Art of Toppling Dragons / Loyal Ministers Who Risk Their Lives to Remonstrate / Rules Horror Lately, the atmosphere at court in the Fengtian Hall has grown rather grim. For several days in a row, officials from one particular residence have been risking their lives to remonstrate, and they really do die on the spot. “I stake my life on this remonstrance!” Here we go again. But Emperor Zhu Chongba has changed his approach, too. “Do yo 9.6kReads9.2Score75914d adds
23. 23 大 Great Tang: I Carried a Coffin to Protest from the Start, and Li Er Exploded with Rage 大唐：开局抬棺劝谏，李二气炸了 It's Chengcheng是城城啊Historical2.8M WordsOngoing Glorious Tang, its ambitions blazing like the sun, its might shaking the realm, its virtue reaching far and wide. It conquers cities and takes territory, fearing neither death nor injury. Countless enemy hordes bow their heads and surrender. Returning victorious to the capital, the emperor grants his rewards. Comrades, let us make our might known once more. Break the enemy ranks and capture their soldiers, and a noble title is within reach. Grand halls, fine houses, beautiful concubines. Under W 26kReads8.2Score1.6k14d adds
24. 24 大 The First Emperor of Qin: Just Pretend I'm Really Dead! 大秦始皇帝：你就当我真死了吧！ Tiny Little Gray Cat灰猫猫小小一只Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Ying Qi transmigrated to the Qin Dynasty as the Ninth Prince. He had planned to develop quietly, waiting for the realm to fall into chaos so he could set things right. But the First Emperor suddenly died, catching him off guard. Fortunately, he awakened the Mandate of Heaven System. With events moving faster than his plans, he decided to go all out. Seize the throne, pacify the realm, and conquer the world. The whole world must speak Qin! Meanwhile, the First Emperor, who had faked his death to 706Reads8.2Score10914d adds
25. 25 我 My Years in the Great Ming 我在大明那些年 Qing Hong青红Historical8.6M WordsOngoing [The first long-life novel set in the Ming Dynasty on the entire internet] Li Qing transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty and, through a twist of fate, becomes a disciple of Zhang Landa. He lives a carefree life for years. In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu era, Empress Ma falls gravely ill, and by chance, Li Qing becomes her attending physician. From then on, Li Qing begins his journey through the Ming Dynasty. He experiences the bloodshed and turmoil of the Hongwu era and gets caught up in t 244.6kReads9.4Score19k14d adds
26. 26 天 The Struggle for Destiny: Rebuilding Humanity, Starting with Fu Su 天命之争：从扶苏开始重铸人族 The Blue Boat Sways and Sways青船摇啊摇Historical146k WordsCompleted In the thirty-seventh year of Qin Shi Huang’s reign, at the Palace of Sand Hill. In the candlelit bedchamber, Ying Zheng, founder of the Great Qin Empire, lay on his dragon bed, his face as yellow as paper. Every breath sounded like a worn-out bellows being worked. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, Fusu was about to set Great Qin’s history on a different course! 18Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Reconstructing history within a framework, where imagination and history intertwine, it's captivating and highly recommended!

27. 27 全 My Clan Raised Me to Greatness, So I Gifted Them Purple Robes 全族扶我青云志，我赠族人朱紫袍 Uncle Jianghe江河大爷Historical2.2M WordsOngoing After dying suddenly from overwork, workaholic Chen Yan is reborn as the only son of a newly born provincial graduate in the Great Liang Dynasty. His father is successful, so Chen Yan promptly decides to lie flat and enjoy the good life, with food brought to him and clothes laid out for him. But when he learns at the age of six that he was switched at birth with a farmer's child, his life takes a turn. The day the fake young master returns to the Chen family, he goes out to work in the fields an 216.4kReads9.3Score21.7k14d adds

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    The second book is super good (♥∀♥). The protagonist is incredibly lucky to survive a bunch of awful family members. The content is very detailed, and the male lead is amazing.

28. 28 大 The Founder of the Great Zhou 大周缔造者 Carefree and Irresponsible吊里个郎当Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Great Warlord + Crushing the Foreign Powers + System + Raising an Army + Conquering the World [Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully drawn the fully organized German Fourth Panzer Army.] [Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully drawn an Iowa-class battleship!] [Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully drawn a Super Arsenal, capable of producing Cold War equipment.] Ma Jin was a modern man who happened to transmigrate to another world: the Great 22.2kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds

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    The book I read myself, and the time I spent watching it 😆😆😆😆

29. 29 大 Great Ming: Ascend the Throne and Become an Earthly Immortal from the Start! 大明：登基为帝，开局陆地神仙！ Crane Dance鹤舞Historical405k WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + Emperor + Conquest + Power Fantasy + Immortality] He transmigrates into the Ming Dynasty as the Chongzhen Emperor, binds the fate of the nation, and becomes an immortal on the spot! I only wanted to govern the country in peace. Who knew the Donglin faction would take advantage of my youth, bringing disaster to the people and ruining the nation’s fortunes! Then the foreign barbarians took me for weak and invaded the Celestial Empire, shattering the nation’s fortunes! For the sake 2.5kReads8.4Score11214d adds
30. 30 武 Wuxia: The Great Ming’s Brocade Guards Rule with an Iron Fist! 武侠：我大明锦衣卫，横行霸道！ Lonely Lantern孤独彩灯Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into a world where martial arts worlds collide, he becomes a Brocade-Clad Guard and activates the Blade Demon System. With a Xiuchun blade in hand and a flying-fish robe on his back, he shakes the imperial court! He bathes the Northern and Southern Surveillance Bureaus in blood and storms the Dragon Guard Manor! What the Eastern Depot shouldn’t handle, the Western Depot can’t handle either! Corrupt eunuchs meddling in politics must be executed! Princes who usurp the throne m 1.5kReads8.0Score10514d adds
31. 31 玄 Xuanhuan: I! The Dragon Court Crown Prince! A Born Emperor! 玄幻:我！龙庭太子！天生帝王！ The Wind Leaves No Trace风过不留痕Eastern Fantasy860k WordsOngoing In the Great Wilderness, countless races stood side by side, and the Great Emperors reigned supreme. But ten thousand years ago, the Divine Race’s strongest warrior, the Divine King Baxia, dared to challenge the heavens and fought the Heavenly Dao. The Heavenly Dao collapsed, and the Divine King fell. Since then, the path to becoming an emperor has been hard to find, and the imperial throne hard to attain. No new Great Emperor had appeared in the Great Wilderness for ten thousand years, and only 13.1kReads8.6Score62614d adds
32. 32 官EN The Halls of Power: A Nobody's Ambition 官场：一个小人物的野望 Ink as a Blade以墨为锋Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Starting as a grassroots police officer in 2005, he repeatedly cracks major cases. Amid the treacherous twists and turns of officialdom, he carves out a distinctive path to promotion. 132.2kReads9.5Score15.3k14d adds

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    "Reborn in the Officialdom, Wielding Absolute Power" is a thrilling novel about officialdom! The protagonist, reborn with memories of his past life, returns to the political arena and embarks on a path of triumph. Through his wisdom and skill, he overcomes numerous obstacles, rising from a low-ranking official to a high-ranking one wielding immense power. The book blends the intrigue and ruthlessness of officialdom with the protagonist's decisiveness and charisma. Every decision he makes impacts a region, and every promotion is a remarkable achievement. Open this book and experience the protagonist's masterful maneuvering in the officialdom, witnessing how he uses absolute power to write his own legend!

33. 33 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 34.1kReads9.2Score3.4k14d adds

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    These are all good historical fiction stories. However, if possible, I recommend that those who want to read historical fiction check out the novel "Shao Song" (it also has a comic version, which you can read together). [Learned][Learned]

34. 34 家 My Nephew Is the Chongzhen Emperor: Building an Everlasting Ming Dynasty 家侄崇祯，打造大明日不落 Schrodinger's Tiger薛定谔的虎Historical3.7M WordsOngoing He transmigrates into the Ming dynasty and mistakes Emperor Chongzhen for his nephew. From then on, he becomes an overprotective uncle! A faction called the Donglin Party bullies my nephew and seizes his family’s property? Kill their leader and wipe that accursed faction off the map! A postman named Li Chuang forces my nephew to hang himself? I’ll rebel! Let this uncle beat him until he loses all his teeth! The Tungusic savages killed my nephew’s people and want to take his empire, too? Don’t be 7.7kReads9.1Score57814d adds
35. 35 铁 Ironblooded Late Ming 铁血残明 Ke Shanmeng柯山梦Historical2.5M WordsOngoing In the late Ming dynasty, Spain and Japan gradually restricted the outflow of silver, reversing the capital inflow that the Ming had enjoyed since the early sixteenth century. The commercial and smallholder economies that coexisted under the Ming were both hit by deflation. Combined with the effects of the Little Ice Age, one domino after another fell, plunging the realm into chaos. In the eleventh month of the sixth year of the Chongzhen reign, the roving rebels crossed the river south of Mianc 105.8kReads9.4Score11.3k14d adds
36. 36 喜 Joy in the Tang Dynasty 喜唐 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.6M WordsCompleted Bright and glorious is the Tang, favored by Heaven to rule the myriad lands. Our founding ancestors answered Heaven’s call, and the four imperial clans followed its ways. Heaven granted us boundless blessings, and our clans share a common virtue. Our descendants carry on the legacy, offering sacrifices to the gods and matching the Pole Star. What did it really mean for all nations to pay tribute? Was it about uncritically worshipping foreign languages, or going abroad and being treated as honore 122.5kReads9.4Score12.7k14d adds
37. 37 大 Great Ming: I’m a Rebel Through and Through, Yet You Praise Me as a Sage Grandson 大明：我一身反骨，你夸我好圣孙 Stubborn Roast Leg of Lamb倔强的烤羊腿Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty and became the illegitimate son of Prince of Yan Zhu Di! Zhu Gaoyu built an underground fortress, developed gunpowder, and gathered talented people, preparing for the day he would rise up! A true man does not plan for a moment, but for a lifetime. Especially when his father is such a disappointment! Just then, Crown Prince Zhu Biao died, and the various regional princes answered the call to come to the capital and mourn him. Prince of Yan Zhu Di couldn’t resi 1.8kReads8.4Score12714d adds
38. 38 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 237.2kReads9.4Score27.9k14d adds
39. 39 大 The Tang Dynasty's Imperial Son-in-Law: Starting by Saving Princess Changle 大唐驸马，从拯救长乐公主开始 Big-Eyed Lazy Piglet大眼睛小懒猪Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Xiao Rui, heir to a mysterious ancient martial arts family, accidentally arrives in the early Tang dynasty because of a storage spirit ring. He becomes Xiao Rui, eldest son of Xiao Yu, Duke of Song. He has no desire to inherit the family business or become an official. He just wants to start businesses and invent things, using all kinds of technology and clever tricks to conquer the Tang dynasty and become the richest man in the world. But the emperor discovers him and arranges for him to marry 6.4kReads8.0Score50514d adds
40. 40 抢 He Stole the Princess Consort and Teased the Empress, and You Call Him a Coward? 抢了王妃戏皇后，你说他胆子小？ Just Making Stuff Up As I Go乱瞎特么写Historical1.1M WordsCompleted When Lin Xi woke up, he found two pieces of news waiting for him. One good, one bad. The good news was that he had become the heir to the Prince of Beiliang's household. His father commanded an army of three hundred thousand and was arguably the greatest dad in the world. The bad news was that the moment he stepped outside, he discovered that the old schemer had sent him to the imperial capital to serve as a hostage. Lin Xi: “Wait a minute! Three hundred thousand troops? How dare you call me a h 3.5kReads8.4Score25214d adds
41. 41 三 Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao Gives Me Diao Chan and Lü Lingqi from the Start 三国：开局曹操送貂蝉和吕玲绮 Jiangcheng Moon江城月Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Lu Fan transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes a new recruit under Cao Cao. Beneath the walls of Xiapi, the two armies clash. Lu Fan, who was meant to be cannon fodder, strikes back at fate with all his might. Cao Cao: Was Lu Fan sent by Heaven to help me unify the land? Liu Bei: With Lu Fan's help, restoring the Han dynasty is just a matter of time. Yuan Shao: Lu Fan, come join me. I'll give you anything you want. Diao Chan: Don't worry, husband. I'll take good care of our ho 9.1kReads8.8Score1.2k14d adds
42. 42 大 Great Tang: Empress Zhangsun Has Taken a Liking to Me 大唐：我被长孙皇后看上了 Young Scholar Zhiyu知鱼小生Historical1.2M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Tang, with the System still inactive, Su Mu spent his days eating and drinking for free at the Jiaofang Bureau. In just a few days, he reached the level of Liu Yong, the king of freeloaders. He also drank a hundred cups of wine and composed a hundred poems, stunning all of Chang'an. “The steward of the Duke of Zhao’s residence, here to propose marriage on behalf of my young lady. She is both beautiful and talented.” “I’m the steward of the Prince of Rengcheng’s 16kReads8.3Score1k14d adds
43. 43 金 The Golden Son-in-Law 金牌帝婿 Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Farming] [Lighthearted] [Alternate world] [No System] Qin Yu transmigrates, and from the start he’s the second son of the Prince of Qin’s household. His father is a non-imperial prince of Great Wei and the Minister of Revenue. His mother is a wealthy daughter of a prominent Jiangnan family. His older brother is a peerless general who guards the frontier. With such powerful connections and an exalted position, Qin Yu gives up on ambition, indulging in wine, women, and song, and reclining in the 47.7kReads9.0Score4.7k14d adds
44. 44 奋 Striving in the First Year of Hongwu 奋斗在洪武元年 Imperial Nobility天煌贵胄Historical2.8M WordsCompleted The good news: I transmigrated. The bad news: I transmigrated to the first year of Hongwu. Who else can relate? I, Young Master Yang, got press-ganged right from the start and became one of Emperor Zhu Chongba's proud wage slaves. 13.5kReads8.9Score84814d adds

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    A decent time-travel historical novel. 🍉🍉🍉

45. 45 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. 131kReads9.2Score14.4k14d adds
46. 46 典 Treasures of China: From the Start, I Talk with the Ten Greatest Emperors 典藏华夏：开局对话十大皇帝 The Flames of War Rekindle烽火重燃Urban3.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Yi transmigrates and becomes the most promising host at the national television network. From the start, he's hosting "Treasures of China" and plans to find actors to portray the great figures of history. Luckily, the System arrives, granting Jiang Yi the power to cross between past and present and speak with historical figures! Li Shimin asks, “If I sign the Treaty of the Wei River with the Turks, will it keep my empire and people safe?” Jiang Yi replies, “Your empire will survive, but yo 30.3kReads9.5Score4.6k14d adds

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    These books, especially the first one, are excellent. It's a dialogue about ten capable rulers written with reference to classical Chinese texts. The plot is rich and incredibly moving—a masterpiece! I highly recommend it. The story is tightly plotted and exhilarating; the writing is elegant and the sentences flow smoothly. Compared to other historical novels, the author has clearly put a lot of effort into research; the historical information is comprehensive and accurate. If you truly love historical novels, this is a must-read. I highly recommend it! I've never seen such a good novel before; the plot is so captivating! Highly recommended! Highly recommended! Highly recommended!

47. 47 大 Great Qin: Reincarnated as Fusu's Wife, I Choose to Fight 大秦：穿成扶苏的妻，我选择开打 Mu Chunfeng苜春风Ancient Romance533k WordsCompleted [Not Entirely Faithful to History + Lighthearted Comedy + Farming + Food + System] Meng Yin never dreamed that, as a die-hard critic of Fusu, she would one day transmigrate to the Qin Dynasty and become his doomed fiancée. Her father is Meng Yi, her uncle is Meng Tian, and her wedding is only three days away. She wakes in the middle of the night and curses: “What is this? Is transmigration broken or something?” Thinking of her charming ancestor, she realizes she can only become part of the famil 8.8kReads8.8Score1.1k14d adds
48. 48 超 The Time-Traveling Bookshop's Most Devoted Reader Is Zhu Yuanzhang! 超时空书店，忠实读者是朱元璋！ Lone Mountain of Chu楚山孤Historical644k WordsCompleted Zhu Chen returned to his hometown and opened a bookstore. Business was slow. But then a peculiar reader showed up, dressed like someone from ancient times. Zhu Chen wasn’t surprised, assuming he was an actor who made a living taking photos with tourists at a scenic spot. The two hit it off, chatting freely about everything from ancient times to the present, and Zhu Chen even taught him a few things. One day, several years later, time and space converged. Zhu Chen walked out of the bookstore alon 27.2kReads8.8Score2.4k14d adds
49. 49 流 The Hooligan Tutor: Turning Fusu into a Gangster Crown Prince 流氓帝师：爆改扶苏黑道太子爷 The King of Qin Circles the Pig秦王绕猪Historical445k WordsOngoing [Lighthearted + Farming + Going Dark + Absolutely No Decency] [The Qin Dynasty’s Hooligan Tutor: From the Start, I Turned Fusu into a Black-Market Crown Prince] Qin Xuan transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty as a minor county magistrate from the Ying clan, and even gains custody of Fusu. Heartbroken by how weak and merciful Fusu was in his previous life, he spends six years secretly turning him into a black-market crown prince. From then on, Fusu punches the nursing home in the south and kicks the ki 1.5kReads9.0Score15714d adds
50. 50 幼 Ferocious Kindergarten: Sizhi Leads the Way in Learning the Art of Insults 幼儿园凶猛，兕子带头学抡语 Tang Yiyi棠亿亿Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Historical worlds + lighthearted + slice of life + slow-paced + no female lead + no harem] A seemingly ordinary kindergarten has students from every dynasty. Li Shimin's daughter, Xiao Sizi; Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest grandson, Zhu Xiongying; young Fusu; young Ying Zheng; young Zhu Gaochi; young Zheng Jing... The children go to school during the day and bring the latest news or things they've learned back to ancient times at night. Zhu Xiongying: “Father, hurry and save Mother! She'll have a diffic 8.5kReads8.9Score87114d adds

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