My Favorite Historical Novel on Tomato Novel 我心目中番茄第一历史小说

1. 151 三 Three Kingdoms: The Son of Heaven? The Strongest Army Wins! 三国：天子？兵强马壮者为之！ Jun Zuimengxin君醉梦心Historical3.4M WordsOngoing [Martial warrior] [Feel-good read] [No System] [Commoner origins] [Warlord] [Overbearing] [General Who Shakes the Heavens] At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, the imperial court was corrupt, eunuchs and imperial in-laws fought endlessly, and powerful local clans and wealthy families seized land. The rich owned fields stretching to the horizon, while the poor had nowhere to plant a foot. Commoners had no way to serve their country. Starving and desperate, they had only one choice: take up a bl 28.7kReads8.6Score1.9kShelves

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   I love these two books, but unfortunately they're not finished yet. I estimate they're both over 2 million words. In the first one, the protagonist doesn't recruit famous generals or build a harem; he focuses on his career, leading the Yellow Turban Rebellion against the world and the gentry. The rating isn't high, but it's very much to my liking. The second one is still in its early stages. The protagonist's brother is Wang Chengen, and we're almost at the Tianqi Dynasty. I predict the protagonist will rebel and become emperor later, or he might support the Ming Dynasty. So far, there are no flaws, no female lead, and neither book has a system.

2. 152 穿 I Transmigrated as the German Emperor: I'll Restore Germany to Glory! 穿越德皇：我重振德意志！ Spring Field Meow春田喵Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Zhao Zheng, a PhD in history, wakes up to find that he has taken over the body of Wilhelm II, Germany’s last emperor, in 1918! He has only two days before his abdication! Berlin is in turmoil, mutinous sailors seize power, and the Entente powers mass their troops at the border. The once-glorious Second Reich is on the brink of collapse! But armed with a century of historical knowledge, Zhao Zheng refuses to repeat the tragedy! He kicks the arrogant powerbroker Ludendorff aside and seizes iron-fi 44.3kReads8.0Score4.1kShelves

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   I recommend a traditional military history novel that is neither overly complex nor mindless.

3. 153 崇 The Seventeenth Year of Chongzhen: The Empire's Collapse 崇祯十七年：帝国的崩塌 Mountain Ghost of Spring City春城山鬼Historical842k WordsCompleted The Great Ming was at the height of its power and prosperity, yet collapsed overnight. What happened? This book is not a simple account of a dynasty's decline. It is a panoramic dissection of how a complex civilizational system crashed completely. Through the interwoven fates of more than twenty central figures, including the Chongzhen Emperor, Li Zicheng, Yuan Chonghuan, Wu Sangui, and Johann Adam Schall von Bell, we are drawn into the scene of an irreversible collapse. You will witness with yo 7.9kReads8.8Score599Shelves

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   It must be this one.

4. 154 慈 The Tale of Empress Dowager Cixi 慈禧太后演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical226k WordsCompleted This book offers a detailed account of Cixi’s life, from her birth and entry into the imperial palace to her rule from behind the curtain, her decades wielding power over the Qing dynasty, and her death. It is not only literary and highly readable, but also of some value as a reference for historical research. 12Reads9.4Score—Shelves
5. 155 老 N Ways for the Boss to Die: Starting with Shortchanging the Tooth Soldiers 老板的N种死法：从克扣牙兵开始 Book, Concrete Surface书扎水泥面Historical1.6M WordsOngoing [No System] Wen Xiu was ruined by a shady employment agency in his previous life, then died after his boss withheld his wages... When he opens his eyes again, he has transmigrated to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, where he is now a soldier in the Weibo garrison. Bosses in this era are even more ruthless. They aren’t called CEOs, but military governors. Withholding wages is called docking soldiers’ pay, and employees quitting isn’t called changing jobs, but mutiny. As a soldier deman 35.7kReads7.8Score2.5kShelves
6. 156 我 My Laid-Back Life in the Tang Dynasty 我的悠闲唐朝生活 Mu Yun, Who Loves Fermented Rice Wine爱吃酒酿的穆云Historical301k WordsCompleted Li Runtian gazed at the compost that had been fermenting for three months, brimming with confidence as he prepared to “get down to business.” Just then, villagers gathered around, murmuring among themselves. Second Uncle said, “It stinks to high heaven. Can anything grow in this?” Li Runtian began explaining nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, leaving the villagers staring blankly at one another. Scholar Liu translated: “Young Master Li says the land eats too, and this is its meat and vegetable 189Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Li Runtian, an associate professor at an agricultural university, travels back to the Tang Dynasty and becomes the laziest farmer in the village. To drink water while lying down, he invents an automatic dripping device; to avoid carrying water, he builds a waterwheel; to speak less, he teaches a few words and people from other villages come to him with money to learn. While others toil away farming, he lives a comfortable life while lying down—and incidentally becomes a legendary figure in the surrounding area.

7. 157 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.6kReads9.6Score70.4kShelves
8. 158 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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   Three Kingdoms historical novels, harem novels, power struggle novels

9. 159 午 Midnight Fortune-Teller: Humans Keep Away, Ghosts Come Forward 午夜算命师：人回避，鬼上前 West of the Clouds云间之右Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted Everyone knows about fortune-telling, but have you ever heard of telling fortunes for ghosts? Just because you've never heard of something doesn't mean it doesn't exist. If you ever come across a fortune-telling shop with its doors still open in the middle of the night, don't go looking for excitement. Because the people waiting in line might not be people… 35.1kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves
10. 160 欢 Celebrating Song 欢宋 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical675k WordsOngoing I, Qi Wu, like to speak the truth. I am a disgraced soldier from the northwest, yet I have served as an honest and upright official. As for my faction, my senior fellow disciples Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Zhou Dunyi, and my junior fellow disciples Zhang Heng, Su Shi, Lü Huiqing, and others all belong to it. You ask about heroes? My teachers are my heroes: Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Pang Ji, Wen Yanbo, and many others! I’m just a scholar. I don’t know much. If you have a problem, go talk to my 134.4kReads9.4Score16.3kShelves
11. 161 超 Super Scary Livestream 超级惊悚直播 Yuwen Chang Gong宇文长弓Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted "Welcome, everyone, to the Supernatural Scary Live Stream. Before we start today's broadcast, I have to tell you that only three kinds of people can watch this stream: those with a heavy aura of yin energy, those who will die within seven days, and the third kind, which I can't discuss in detail. I can only give you one warning: watch your back!" 25.3kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
12. 162 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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    Of all the history books, only the diary of the Anxi soldier remains etched in his heart. Even after achieving great success and becoming a powerful ruler, the protagonist is ultimately buried beside the grave of his beloved maid.

13. 163 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical167k WordsOngoing [Ensemble political intrigue + entrusted heir + factional strife + expansion of the realm + redressing an old injustice] [Wronged powerful minister male lead x emperor female lead disguised as a man] Also known as "After I Blundered into the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Was the Imperial Family" On a winter night in the seventh year of Chengxu, Emperor Zhao Ning Fu suddenly went mad. Wearing the robes of his favorite consort, Yan, he climbed the bell tower and rang the funeral bell before fall 173Reads—Score104Shelves

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    A group portrait of political intrigue, featuring the entrustment of a young heir, factional struggles, territorial expansion, the redress of old grievances, and counter-espionage. No time travel, no characters with illogical plots. Also known as "After Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Am the Imperial Family."

14. 164 三 The Language of the Three Corpses 三尸语 Luo Xiaoyang洛小阳Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing You’ve heard of people who died with their eyes open, but have you ever heard of a dead person whose mouth wouldn’t close? His grandfather’s death turns the life of a broke college student upside down. A corpse glares, a soul is hooked; a corpse opens its mouth, and disaster strikes twice. As one bizarre incident after another unfolds, he accidentally discovers that there’s far more to it than ghosts… 69.7kReads9.3Score10.8kShelves
15. 165 古 Ancients Come to the Island as Special Appointees, Rewriting China’s Unfinished Stories 古人来岛当特聘，改写华夏意难平 The Winding Stone Path石径斜Historical311k WordsCompleted Focused on building a career, rewriting regrets, and an ensemble cast. Ning Ye is stranded on an island. After transmigrating and being reborn, he overcame seven terrifying brushes with death and finally activated a god-tier System. The good news: He became the island lord. The bad news: At the moment, he’s the island’s only resident. Just as Ning Ye is about to run away, the System tells him it can summon resources from across the heavens to help build a theme park spanning myriad worlds. To th 77Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Ancient Figures Arrive on the Island as Special Appointees, Rewriting the Unresolved Feelings of Chinese History" is arguably one of the best historical fiction by Tomato Mango. Why? Three key criteria: solid historical foundation, vivid writing and imagery, and a protagonist with high intelligence. These days, how many creators are willing to put in the effort to research history books? Even more rare is the ability to build upon this solid foundation with imaginative ideas: a typhoon stabilizer, a sky-changing backdrop altering history, and time travel rewriting unresolved feelings. It doesn't lower intelligence or become mindless; every chapter feels like watching a high-quality historical drama. Among Tomato Mango's historical fiction, this one ranks highly for its balance of "rigor" and "excitement." Add it to your bookshelf—it's definitely worth it. A must-read!

16. 166 白 The White-Robed Emperor 白衣天子 East Has Fusu东有扶苏Historical3.4M WordsOngoing (No System + One Female Lead + Political Scheming and Conquest + Surviving in Troubled Times + Building a Following) “You want to know who I am? Sit down, have some tea, and let me spin you a tale.” In the eyes of the refugees, I'm a living bodhisattva who barely belongs in this world, giving them food and shelter. In the eyes of the noble clans, I'm a mad dog in human skin, mild-mannered most days but ready to wipe out entire households when I make a move. In the histories, I'm the gravedigger 186.6kReads9.0Score22kShelves
17. 167 殖 Colonizing the Ming Dynasty 殖民大明 Shang Bigmouth尚大嘴Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Wang Ding obtains a magical piece of jade that can open a spatial rift, creating a gateway to the Ming dynasty. There, Wang Ding finds wealth and glory in a new world. This is the story of how he saves people and kills them. 6.2kReads8.8Score417Shelves

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    Go to the Ming Dynasty in search of wealth and glory!!!

18. 168 家 My Father Is Zhao Kuangyin: Son, Put on Another Layer, It's Cold! 家父赵匡胤，儿啊天冷加件衣服！ The Pumpkin Became a Rookie南瓜变成菜鸟Historical1.5M WordsCompleted "What! My father is Zhao Kuangyin? And I'm the eldest legitimate son born to Zhao Kuangyin and his first wife, Lady He!" "Dad, it's been a little cold lately." "Son, I've put on some weight recently. Take this bright yellow robe and wear it!" A modern man transmigrates to the end of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, becoming the eldest grandson of the Zhao family in Bianliang. Many years later, Zhao Dexiu looks down at Zhao Guangyi and asks in a measured voice, "Third Uncle, do you obj 13.4kReads8.0Score1.1kShelves
19. 169 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.6kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves
20. 170 昌 Chang Tang: I Built an Empire in the Western Regions 昌唐之我在西域建了个帝国 A Te Jin阿特金Historical384k WordsCompleted In the fourth year of Jianzhong, in the Western Regions. The final great battle of the Anxi Protectorate ended, and then everything went silent. It wasn’t a victory or a defeat. It simply vanished. An army of twenty thousand scattered overnight. The Tibetans chased down the fleeing soldiers, cutting them down from Shule all the way to the Congling Mountains. So much blood flowed that it could have drowned a camel’s legs. No one knew that a remnant force had survived. A twenty-one-year-old garris 130Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 171 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 143kReads9.7Score106.8kShelves

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    Just finished reading, fine chaff

22. 172 大 The Great Ming's Lord of the Seas 大明镇海王 Arctic Roasted Sweet Potato北极烤地瓜Historical2.1M WordsOngoing [Ming dynasty, soul transmigration, saving the Crown Princess, saving Zhu Ying, saving Zhu Biao, saving Empress Ma, saving Xu Da, saving Lan Yu] Zhang Wuxian transmigrates to the eleventh year of Hongwu. He plans to lie flat and do nothing, but his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder won’t let him tolerate anything “illogical,” so he has to fix it all. Even more absurdly, he has a System in his head that automatically provides solutions and supplies every time his compulsions flare up, and it d 2.3kReads—Score204Shelves

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    This book is quite good. Also known as *The Great Ming Dynasty's King of Sea*. Zhang Wuxian, a 36-year-old failed entrepreneur, transmigrates to the eleventh year of the Hongwu reign, becoming a spirited 20-year-old. He initially wanted to settle down and live a carefree life, but his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder prevents him from seeing anything "unreasonable"—wrong grain prices must be changed, backward medical care must be changed, a weak army must be changed, and even if the Ming Dynasty doesn't conquer the world, it must be changed. Even more absurdly, he has a system in his head that automatically provides solutions and resources whenever his obsessive-compulsive disorder flares up, free of charge. Thus—he saves the critically ill Crown Princess Chang, and Chang Yuchun's daughter survives; he vaccinates the eldest grandson of the emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying, and the child who should have died at eight is alive and kicking; he saves Empress Ma from a critical illness by administering intravenous fluids, and Zhu Yuanzhang's most beloved woman lives for another twenty years; he diagnoses Zhu Biao's terminal illness in advance, and the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty doesn't die young. With these four people alive, the history of the Ming Dynasty is completely rewritten—the Jianwen Emperor is gone, the Jingnan Rebellion is over, and the Lan Yu Case is a thing of the past. Empress Ma adopted him as her godson, introducing him to everyone as "this is my son"; Zhu Biao and Zhu Di addressed him as brothers, one calling him "my virtuous brother" and the other "brother-in-law"; Xu Da offered his daughter in marriage to him, making him the son-in-law of the Duke of Wei; Lan Yu regarded him as his savior, even taking a knife for him in court. Zhu Yuanzhang patted him on the shoulder, saying, "The most diligent person I've ever met is you." Zhang Wuxian replied tearfully, "Your Majesty, I'm not being diligent... I'm ill!" Later, he led Zheng He to conquer the Iwami Silver Mine, crossed the Pacific Ocean to discover the Americas, and planted the flag of the Ming Dynasty all over the world. On the day the Ming Dynasty unified the world, he could finally retire. But a tree in the courtyard was planted crookedly...

23. 173 唐 An Lushan, Rebel Minister of the Tang Dynasty 唐朝叛臣安禄山 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical842k WordsCompleted He was an obscure Hu tribesman from Yingzhou, born into lowly circumstances and tossed about by the chaos of the age from childhood. With patience, ruthless resolve, and fluency in six languages, he clawed his way up from the bottom, surviving as a trader at the frontier markets. Amid the blood and steel of the northern borderlands, he fought his way onto the road to power. People saw only his belly hanging down past his knees and his affable, foolish air, how he fawned over everyone he met and 1.7kReads8.8Score101Shelves

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    That's it!

24. 174 商 A Comprehensive History of Commerce 商史通鉴 Mu Feng Wuchen, Branch Office沐枫无尘分号Historical1.5M WordsCompleted A sweeping historical novel that lays bare six centuries of power games in the Shang dynasty. No myths, no romanticized tales, only the truest human nature, the cruelest contests, and the deepest lessons of rise and fall. My writing on Shang history began with questions about the origins of Chinese civilization, and ended with a reunion with myself. The Shang dynasty was a pivotal era when the rites, royal authority, and divine power of Huaxia took shape together. Yet scarce historical records a 168Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 175 我 I’m Just Slacking Off, Who Accused Me of Usurping the Throne? 我一摸鱼的，谁污蔑我摄政？ Who Knows Where知向谁边Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy] + [alternate history] + [one heroine] + [nearly invincible] My name is Ling Chen, and I'm in ancient times. To obtain citizenship in the Great Zhou dynasty, I was forced to volunteer for the Vanguard Battalion and go chop people up on the battlefield. By a twist of fate, I rescued an old geezer from the enemy. It was the best investment I ever made. I thought I had latched onto a powerful patron. But... Why am I the MVP when the results screen comes up? That's when I final 32.7kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves

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    Come on, let's see who's the most unpredictable!

26. 176 破 The Music of the Broken Formation: The Empress Who Lost an Arm 破阵乐：断腕女帝 Subduing Dragons and Binding Tigers擒龙缚虎Historical147k WordsOngoing Female emperor, strong heroine, no romance, political intrigue, war, ruthless decisiveness, conquest of the realm. A hard-edged career woman in a historically grounded setting. No transmigration, no System, no rebirth. Fake political intrigue: planning every step and plotting everything out. Real political intrigue: invite people over, hold a meeting, flip the table. Iconic scenes: “Your Majesty, why are you rebelling?” “Eight hundred men means eight hundred men.” “I came here for a meeting. Wha —Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    It's practically a female-led version of "The Misconduct of Langya," a hardcore female-centric novel with a ruthless protagonist and no romantic pairing.

27. 177 张 Zhang Yanghao in Guanzhong 张养浩在关中 Wen Zuo Buyi汶左布衣7k WordsCompleted Zhang Yanghao in Guanzhong —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The only short historical novel about the Yuan Dynasty on the entire internet [Got it]

28. 178 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 15.7kReads8.2Score942Shelves

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! 💕

29. 179 我 My Wife Is the Eastern Jin Dynasty's Number One Female Demon 我老婆是东晋第一女魔头 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical2.6M WordsOngoing The kings of the Sima clan turned their blades on one another. The northern barbarians ate their fill of human flesh. The aristocratic families fled south in terror. The starving commoners boiled their children in pots. Heroes fought for their lives on the battlefield, while nobles got high in their palaces. Sons killed fathers, younger brothers killed older brothers, daughters became slaves, and men became concubines... This absurd age was one long debauch. Tang Yu: “I just want to protect myse 121.2kReads9.3Score11.5kShelves

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    I'm currently experiencing a reading slump, and this is the best book I've read recently, although the title isn't great.

30. 180 朔 Dragon’s Roar in the Northern Frontier 朔北龙吟 Coffee at 71 Degrees71度的咖啡Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Transmigrated into a frontier army scout, he found himself facing tens of thousands of Tiele cavalry from the start. A series of covert battles and mysteries unfolds around a royal secret: twenty years ago, someone tried to force the Grand Princess into marriage. The emperor enters the game himself, pitting his wits against all the powers at play. Schemes within schemes, plots within plots, each conspiracy linked to the next. See how the protagonist faces this treacherous crisis, growing from a 17.3kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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    I highly recommend this masterpiece, "The Roar of the Northern Frontier," a profound and well-written historical fiction story. Witness how a special forces instructor who transmigrates rises to power and achieves great success.

31. 181 重 Reborn for a New Life, Tyrant Chongzhen Kills! Kills! Kills! 重活一世，暴君崇祯杀！杀！杀！ Sketch勾画Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The seventh year of the Tianqi reign, eighth month. Zhu Youjian knelt before the imperial bed in the Qianqing Palace, his knees aching against the floor. He did the math in his head: seven years ago, on a late night working overtime, he had died suddenly at his computer. When he awoke, he had become Zhu Youjian, the Prince of Xing. Seven years. For seven whole years, he had stayed in his manor, pretending to be ill, pretending to be a fool, pretending to be invisible. In secret, he had trained e 12.7kReads7.0Score1.2kShelves

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    This one is pretty good.

32. 182 开 From the Start, I Cut Down My Kin, Top the Imperial Exams, and Slay My Way Through the Court 开局先灭亲，科举中状元杀穿朝堂 Yun Huang云凰Historical578k WordsOngoing [Historical fantasy + imperial examinations + transmigration + rebirth + court politics + power struggles] Zhao Jingyu, a screenwriter with a modest reputation in the entertainment industry, watched a video about ancient male entertainers and had the misfortune of transmigrating into the body of one. He has no intention of becoming a helpless victim for others to bully. Anyone who picks on him gets wiped out! His shameless grandfather covets his body? Wiped out! His corrupt second uncle aids and 363Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Read this book: A modern screenwriter unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of an eight-year-old boy in ancient times. Faced with a heartless grandfather, a ruthless cousin, a half-dead father, and a mother about to give birth, what will he do? He doesn't want to lose, so he resolutely treats this transmigration like a murder mystery game, slaying all the demons and monsters to create a peaceful and prosperous world. [Laughs][admiration][please follow]

33. 183 我 When Did My Bookstore Turn into a Weapons Shop? 我的书店什么时候改行做武器行了 Just a Little Silly Bean这样一只小憨包Modern Romance536k WordsOngoing A rift in time and space lies hidden in the Floating World Bookshop, connecting it to the Ming dynasty a thousand years ago. A pastry and a cup of cola spark a bond that spans two worlds. Time never flows the same way in either realm. Hongxi moves the capital, Zhu Biao is assassinated, and turmoil engulfs the court. Fifteen-year-old Zhu Xiongying arrives clutching a jade clasp, with the fate of his country weighing on him. In a sorry state, he stumbles into her bookshop. She is Ye Zijin, owner 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Yao Zhan, the world is in chaos as soon as I ascend the throne. Is my ascension illegitimate? Four years later, Chang Sen, take the man away.

34. 184 我 My Grandpa Is the Daoist Emperor 我爷爷是道士皇帝 Bald Li San光头李三Historical3.1M WordsCompleted His grandfather practices Daoist arts and seeks medicinal remedies. He won't live in the imperial palace, preferring a Daoist temple... His father is a womanizer who stays in the palace, working tirelessly as a busy little bee in the imperial harem... Young Zhu Yijun quietly watches them perform from the sidelines, thinking to himself, “Now that you're done, it's my turn to put on a show...” 74.3kReads9.0Score7.6kShelves

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    This is fantastic!

35. 185 我 I Become the Chieftain of Liangshan Marsh 我在水泊梁山当寨主 A Thousand Faces of the World百态天下Historical770k WordsOngoing At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, he transmigrates into the world of Water Margin. From the start, a group of brothers urge him to rebel. Wenren Yan can only smile wryly. “You lot have really put me through the wringer!” Wenren Yan’s roar shakes the heavens, his power commands the world and strikes fear into the eight directions. See how a peerless warlord rises from a bandit stronghold on Mount Liang to claim the imperial throne! 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all excellent! [Laughing emojis]

36. 186 水 Water Margin: I Transmigrate as a Menial, Seize Liangshan, and Refuse to Surrender 水浒：穿越杂役占梁山，绝不招安 Ji Xiaoxian吉小仙Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Everyday Farming] [Building and Developing] [Winning Women and Conquering the Realm] [Decisive and Ruthless] [The System Isn't All-Powerful] [Multiple Heroines] Liang Xuan, a university history student, transmigrated into a world blending classic works such as Water Margin. He started out as a tavern hand. Using his knowledge and the System's talents, he first took control of Yanggu County to build up his strength, then attacked Liangshan Marsh, raised his banner, and gathered men under it. He 2.8kReads—Score255Shelves
37. 187 重 Reborn as Wu Song: Awakening the Dragon-Tiger Art from the Start 重生武松：开局觉醒龙虎功 A Cup, A Sip一觞一饮Historical805k WordsOngoing [Historical what-if + multiple heroines + building power + recruiting Water Margin heroes + saving the Great Song during the Jingkang crisis + ascending the throne] A modern special forces soldier's soul enters Wu Song's body and arrives in the world of Water Margin. He takes revenge on Ximen Qing and brings Liangshan Marsh under his command. He saves the Great Song and rides his horse to Huanglong. Ximen Qing? Easily killed! I'll take care of your wives and concubines. The Liangshan heroes? A m 1.7kReads—Score158Shelves
38. 188 水 Water Margin: From the Start, I Steal Madam Liu Away 水浒：开局截胡刘夫人 Falling for Big Bro Wet爱上大湿兄Historical344k WordsOngoing [Destroy Liangshan + Contest for Supremacy + Officialdom + Light System Assistance] In the world of Water Margin, strength rules. Ji Bo starts out at Qingfeng Stronghold. His first windfall comes from Lady Liu Gao. His first opponent is Hua Rong, the Little Li Guang. His first sworn enemy is Song Jiang, the Timely Rain of Shandong. Others who transmigrate into Water Margin worship Song Jiang, cling to his coattails, and join Liangshan. Ji Bo refuses. He wants more than just beautiful women 1.8kReads—Score228Shelves
39. 189 大 The Ming Dynasty's Chief Strategist: Liu Bowen Reborn and Transmigrated to Set the World Right 大明首谋：刘伯温重生穿越定乾坤 Writing and Drinking且墨且醉Eastern Fantasy202k WordsOngoing [Reborn Power Fantasy] + [High-Martial Great Ming] + [Liu Bowen] + [System Comeback] + [Ender of Regrets] + [Tormented Romance and Political Intrigue] + [A Long Road to Winning Her Back] Zhu Biao dies in the Eastern Palace, Empress Ma passes away in her prime, and Liu Bowen drinks poison in bitter despair. Open the history books of the Ming, and every page is filled with regrets. What if he could live again? In the fourteenth year of Hongwu, Liu Bowen, poison coursing through his body, is reb —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "The Great Ming Dynasty's Chief Strategist"—Reborn to save the Ming Dynasty, the system is incredibly awesome! Liu Bowen was poisoned and returned with the "Calculating the World" system. He can foresee three days in advance, see through people's hearts, and reverse a deadly situation! He starts by killing treacherous officials in the imperial palace, then lays out his plans in advance, wiping out the assassins of the Demonic Sect—Crown Prince Zhu Biao is saved! Defying fate, he storms into the palace, snatching Empress Ma back from the jaws of death! Nine realms of high martial arts, court politics and martial arts, cunning strategists plotting step by step. And a cold and beautiful goddess even sacrifices her power for him, her white robes stained with blood… Turn the page, and all the grievances of the Ming Dynasty are crushed! #RebirthAndCounterattack #HighMartialArtsoftheMingDynasty #LiuBowen #SystemFlow #MakeUpForRegrets #MustReadWhenYouAreOutOfBooks

40. 190 龙 Dragon Head 龙头 Xun Fei寻飞Urban3.1M WordsCompleted For the sake of the goddess, I crossed the big shot in the county. To stay alive, I fought my way up, one step at a time, until I became the boss... One day, the hidden dragon will find the rain it needs. With a single roar, it will shift the mountains and rivers and move the Big Dipper. Stories of the underdog rising to the top will always set the blood racing. 27.9kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves

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    If you don't like this, just go ahead and cyberbully me—a guy with nine accounts across all apps, totaling over 10,000 hours of playtime, from when Tomato was still just a game to now. Trust me, it's incredibly satisfying.

41. 191 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

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    These are all excellent books; if you're interested, please be sure to check them out.

42. 192 隆 The Longqing Restoration 隆庆中兴 Resting Cloud休息的云Historical5.4M WordsCompleted I transmigrate as Zhu Zaihou, but I won’t be a little sycophant. For the sake of tribute and trade, I dare to wage righteous war. I open the passes and command the four seas, my proclamations reaching the eight directions. The people receive sweet rain, and the dynasty flourishes forever. Alas! I would rather be a man of the Longqing era than aspire to rule like Yao and Shun. 9.2kReads8.5Score804Shelves

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    No system, but not mindless, slow-paced, not a wish-fulfillment story!

43. 193 全 Everyone Is an Evil Immortal!!! 全员恶仙！！！ There Are Mountains Beyond the Heavens天外有山Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsOngoing Also known as The Whole Cast Are Evil Immortals and The Whole Cast Are Evil Immortals: I Have a Temple for Cultivating Immortals [No Angst] [Unhinged] [High Stakes from Start to Finish] There is a rumor of a temple somewhere in the world, with a patch of magical soil inside. Just treat a person as a "seed" and plant them in the soil, and they can become an immortal. Li Shiwu has spent ten years seeking immortality. At last, he finds the temple and plants himself in the soil, but he never expecte 211.3kReads9.0Score20.2kShelves

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    Top recommendation: two novels I personally found to be of high quality when I read them on Tomato.

44. 194 绝 The Deadly Treasure Hunter 绝命大藏家 Three-Foot Demon Sash三尺妖带Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Entirely handcrafted, with no AI involved + adapted from industry secrets + authentic antique appraisals with photos and text + a mogul’s redemption] After more than forty years in the antique trade, twenty-eight years robbing tombs, and fifteen years faking antiques, sixty-year-old Ma Wangye had finally washed his hands of the business and planned to enjoy his retirement. Who could have guessed that on New Year’s Eve, someone would kill him with a pickaxe in front of Old Wangye’s grave? His li 52.7kReads8.8Score5.8kShelves

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    I highly recommend the first book, also known as "The Deadly Collector." The author's other books are also excellent, such as "The Antique Master." As a rebirth novel focused on antique appraisal, this one stands out. The author's professional and realistic portrayal of antique appraisal and the antique industry is impressive. The main storyline of the protagonist, Gu Xibei, undergoing rebirth and revenge, is fast-paced, with innovative plot twists. The relationship between the male and female leads is delicate, and the ending is satisfying. The other books are all on my bookshelf. I reread them repeatedly during periods of reading slump.

45. 195 一 A Century in a Dream, and I Became a Daoist Celestial Master 一梦百年，我成为了道家天师 Invincible Under Heaven望天无敌手Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Fortune-Telling + Medicine + Traditional Martial Arts + Invincible + One Heroine + Humor + No Cultivation + Not High-Martial] Chen Haoyu was hit by a car while saving a girl and ended up in the hospital. After lying unconscious for a hundred days, he received the legacy of the Carefree Taoist from a thousand years ago in a dream and became a Taoist Celestial Master of his generation. “How can your medical skills be so incredible?” “Sorry, I used the Zhu You healing arts!” “You can tell fortunes 169.4kReads9.1Score15.9kShelves
46. 196 穿 I Transmigrated to the Five Dynasties as Chai Rong 穿越五代成柴荣 Pumpkin Knight南瓜骑士Historical269k WordsOngoing A modern doctor transmigrates to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period and becomes Chai Rong. He wins the Battle of Gaoping, brings Zhao Kuangyin under his command, campaigns north and south, and ends an era of chaos where people resort to cannibalism. He unifies China and destroys Fusang. 1.9kReads—Score183Shelves

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    History without system

47. 197 考 Go to College, Build the Power Grid! She Conquers the ’70s 考大学，搞电力！穿七零她赢麻了 The Dream Wanderer回梦人Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted ~A short drama is in production. Stay tuned!~ Gu Yaotang’s life dream is to be a happy, irresponsible gambling addict. Just as he runs farther and farther down the road to becoming a scumbag, his usually obedient daughter suddenly starts acting like she’s been struck by lightning. Every day, she rebels and finds new ways to torment him. Whenever this little devil of a daughter catches him gambling, she beats him up, then makes him work! Enough! Why should I put up with this? Gu Yaotang’s coun 20.8kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves
48. 198 北 The Northern Song Dynasty’s Greatest Treacherous Chancellor 北宋第一奸相 Huo Guanjun霍冠军Historical447k WordsOngoing After transmigrating as Cai Jing, I'm going to carry out a once-in-a-millennium reform with Wang Anshi! A modern history student transmigrates as Cai Jing. By the age of seven, people are already calling him a prodigy. Looking at the corrupt court on the brink of collapse, he silently clenches his fists. In this life, he'll stir up the winds of change from the shadows. Secretly amass wealth, recruit talented people, gather leverage... Ten years of planning, all waiting for the right moment. When 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend these two books. The male protagonist quietly builds his own hidden power, using modern knowledge to create firearms, telescopes, and hot air balloons. He implements sweeping reforms, unifies thought through modern learning, and ultimately unifies the world. Both novels feature grand war scenes and a gripping, dramatic plot. They're incredibly good new alternate history books! [Admiration][Admiration]

49. 199 随 After My Mother Remarried, I Made Three Rules with My Stepfather 随母改嫁，我跟继父约法三章 Early Spring in March晓春三月Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted I was born into this family, and before I was two, my father had an accident on his way to take the prefectural exams. No one ever saw him again, alive or dead. My grandfather died of grief that very month, and my grandmother was bedridden for two years before leaving us with a mountain of debt and passing away. A few years later, my mother could no longer shoulder the burden of making ends meet and decided to remarry. Fine, she could marry again. I wasn't going to do anything foolish, but I had 68.1kReads9.2Score8.7kShelves
50. 200 贞 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 Enlightenment on the Way悟途Historical7.7M WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 117.9kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves

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