Friends, Please Recommend Some Good Historical Novels 各位友友们推荐一下好看的历史小说呗

1. 1 三 Three Kingdoms: My Laid-Back Strategist 三国：我的咸鱼军师 Ink Wears Away, Leaving the Scent of Words墨损文香Historical4.5M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] + [Farming] + [No Harem] Li You, a history student, transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms and unexpectedly strikes up a friendship with Guo Jia. Serving Liu Bei and waging war across the land, watch how this cunning student creates a legend unlike any other in the Three Kingdoms. Zhuge Liang: “Li Bochuan is a heaven-gifted genius. I am no match for him.” Cao Cao: “If only I had known Bochuan's talent sooner. Things would never have come to this.” Guo Jia: “All that talk about Li B 31kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves

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   Highly rated historical time-travel classic, with a lighthearted and gritty plot, perfect for casual enjoyment. [Sparrow's Masterpiece] The story is humorous with a tight timeline and detailed character descriptions. A super high rating of 9.2, you can trust it.

2. 2 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.5kReads—Score494Shelves

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   A must-read! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" guarantees it gets increasingly addictive and captivating as you read on! Intellectually brilliant, logically sound! Quality absolutely guaranteed! A nearly million-word novel completed in September, all foreshadowing resolved, all plot holes filled, and no disappointing ending. The writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military battles, and court intrigue are all top-notch. Grand in scope, lofty in its themes, profound in its thought, and rich in cultural depth. If you don't enjoy it, you can beat me to a pulp!

3. 3 让 You Wanted Me to Be a Treacherous Official, but My Entire Family Is Loyal? 让你当奸臣，你满门忠烈？ Angel Gabriel天使加百璃Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Other people transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty and become powerful ministers for beautiful wives, concubines, and authority over the whole court. Mu Zhengju became a powerful minister for the blessings he could earn in the next life after death! To rack up enough blessing points, he lived to a hundred, becoming a living fossil, a veteran of six reigns, and tutor to three emperors. [Ding! You tricked Prince of Yan Zhu Di into successfully launching the Jingnan Campaign. The Ming Dynasty’s military 54.2kReads7.6Score3.7kShelves

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   I think all three are acceptable.

4. 4 带 Taking Pinduoduo to 40 带着拼夕夕在40 Willows by the Water水边柳杨Modern Romance562k WordsCompleted [Farming + Infrastructure Development + Beloved by All + War of Resistance Against Japan] She woke up in the 1940s, with a Pinduoduo System? An Yu thought for a second, then decided to come clean: “I’m from the future, and I have a golden finger.” Canned luncheon meat, work boots, motorized tricycles... Fertilizer, canned luncheon meat, military coats... If Pinduoduo sells it, you can get it here! This time, she absolutely wouldn’t let their forebears fight the Japanese invaders on empty stomach 77.4kReads9.0Score11.6kShelves
5. 5 嬴 Ying Zheng: W-W-Wait, She's My Sister? 嬴政：这这这这这是我妹？ Zhao Cidu昭辞渡Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Apocalypse transmigration to Qin + Superpowers + Pocket Dimension + No Romance + Original Setting + Bandit Heroine] “An assassin? You’re asking for death!” Chen Ci, a superpowered survivor of the apocalypse, comes to her senses and finds a sword at her throat?! She’s covered in zombie blood, gripping a Tang Hengdao, and can’t understand a word anyone’s saying? First, she’ll fight them. They can talk later! Then she remembers her telepathy and instantly understands the voice of her ancestor: “Fu 19.2kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves
6. 6 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrate as the Chongzhen Emperor, Starting with a Rope 大明：穿越崇祯帝，开局一根绳 An Illiterate Writes a Novel文盲写小说Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Ruthless Combat + War] Good news: Zhu Lian transmigrated and became Zhu Youjian, the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty. Bad news: It was the tenth day of the third month of Chongzhen’s seventeenth year, just seven days before Li Zicheng’s rebels stormed the outer city. The Ming dynasty was already on the brink of collapse, in grave danger. The Jurchens threatened from the north, rebels from the west, with one natural disaster after another an 59.6kReads9.3Score6.2kShelves

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   The writing is excellent; the author is a true polymath, knowledgeable in both economics and sociology! Highly recommended!

7. 7 少 Cut the Crap! I’m Begging You, Take Off Your Armor and Kiss Me! 少废话，我求你脱了战袍亲亲我！ Hu Yan.胡言.Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted Completed, and absolutely fantastic! [Flirtatious, brazen beauty top vs. sharp-tongued, honest-hearted cool-guy bottom; childhood rivals who hated each other, then fell in love while fighting] [Two male leads + two strong leads + intense chemistry and push-pull + mutual coercion + both are pure + happy ending] Ji Qinghuan had been born into another world and lived there for nineteen years, always appearing to outsiders as a gentle, refined young master. A heaven-blessed prodigy with impeccable c 10kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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   First of all, let me clarify that this is a story with two male protagonists. Don't be fooled by the seemingly superficial title; the content is actually quite good. The key to its historical aspect lies in the historical positions of the two male leads. Their families are sworn enemies, and initially, they can only endure humiliation and seek opportunities for revenge. Later, during their struggle for power, they are attracted to each other's talents and personalities, which leads to feelings developing between them. However, because their fathers are both powerful warlords and nobles, each vying for the throne, even with feelings involved, the scheming for power still requires skill. From either protagonist's perspective, it's quite a story of an overpowered protagonist.

8. 8 盖 They Lifted the Wrong Veil, and I Made a Killing 盖头掀错，这波血赚 Happy Little Trotting Donkey快乐小跑驴Historical1.0M WordsCompleted On the sixth day of the fifth month, the entire capital was bustling with celebration. Wei Xingjian, son of the prime minister, was marrying the eldest princess, while Shangguan Chen, son of the grand commandant, was marrying the second princess. Many people remarked that although both were daughters of the empress, one was marrying a promising young man, while the other was to marry a good-for-nothing who did nothing but freeload. In the bridal chamber, Shangguan Chen was urged to lift the brid 64.7kReads7.4Score4kShelves
9. 9 历 A Wild Historical Mashup: I Build China's Greatest City of All Time 历史大乱炖，我打造华夏千古城 Six Coins六个硬币Urban2.6M WordsOngoing An ensemble story, no romance, helping people from every dynasty and changing the stories that left readers heartbroken! One by one, key points in history are unlocked, and figures from the past arrive at modern tourist attractions, where they collide with visitors from the present! Strolling along old-fashioned streets, you can see those who made their names in the histories, as well as those whose names never left the slightest trace in the record books. You can see lost crafts and the ingenio 35.3kReads9.1Score3.2kShelves

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   It's entertaining and hilarious, full of jokes and references; the tourists really know how to have fun. There are no major flaws in terms of history and logic. The historical figures' personalities and actions are generally well-written, and it's great that each dynasty can decide how to reform and advance its technology. We can also see the aftermath of these reforms. Looking forward to more updates!

10. 10 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.6kReads9.6Score31.2kShelves

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    In short, they all have brains; they all made the best decision from different perspectives.

11. 11 重 Reborn in 1975: From the Start, I Tore Up the Order to Return to the City 重生1975：开局撕毁回城调令 Great Cangyue大沧月Urban4.0M WordsCompleted Zhou Yang, an unrivaled patriot who devoted his whole life to his country, was reborn and returned to the remote mountain village where he had been sent down to work in 1975! Looking at the transfer order in his hand, this time he didn't hesitate. He tore it to shreds! In his previous life, he'd been blinded by greed and abandoned his wife and daughter to return to the city, watching helplessly as Li Youwei and her daughter met tragic deaths. Reborn, all Zhou Yang wanted was a warm home with his 162.1kReads9.5Score18.1kShelves

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    "Reborn, So What's Wrong with Letting the Country Take a Shortcut (The Strongest Academician)": A reborn tycoon's counterattack and the rise of a national treasure! Zhou Yang, an unparalleled patriot who dedicated his life to the country, is reborn in 1975 into a remote mountain village where he was sent to work. Faced with a transfer order to return to the city, he resolutely tears it up, just to make up for the regret of abandoning his wife and daughter in his previous life. In this life, he dotes on his wife and daughter excessively, but also uses his advanced knowledge to "train" the barbaric era, leading the country onto a technological shortcut and becoming the strongest academician! A completed masterpiece of 4.022 million words, featuring urban farming, rebirth, wealth creation, and multiple female leads, rated 9.6, with 295,000 readers currently following! Want to see how a reborn tycoon conducts scientific research, pampers his family, and strengthens the country in a historical romance novel?

12. 12 东 A Vernacular Retelling of the Annals of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms 东周列国志白话文 Duckling Goes to Roast鸭鸭去赶烤Historical790k WordsCompleted The Chronicle of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms is a historical novel compiled by Feng Menglong in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It recreates the feuds and shifting alliances among the feudal lords over more than five hundred years, from the Spring and Autumn period through the Warring States period. This edition translates the classical Chinese into clear, accessible modern language to help readers better understand this period of history. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Through simple and easy-to-understand language, it helps readers understand history more easily.

13. 13 蒸 The Steam Engine Crushes the Warlords: I Claim This Warring States Era 蒸汽机轰碎诸侯这个战国我承包了 Windwalker Chronicles风行记Historical541k WordsOngoing Transmigrate to the Warring States era + infrastructure and engineering + political intrigue + power fantasy + comeback + golden finger Cao Fu, a modern archaeological engineer, is surveying an ancient tomb in the State of Cao when it suddenly caves in. When he opens his eyes, he has landed in the war-torn Warring States era! Armed with modern knowledge, fragments of a bronze bell, and archaeological notes, he also stumbles upon rudimentary steam technology left behind by a transmigrator from a 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! This Warring States period infrastructure-building novel is incredibly addictive! Archaeologist Cao Fu, after accidentally discovering a tomb, transmigrates to the Warring States period, armed with engineering notes, fragments of a bell, and even a prototype of steam technology from his previous life's transmigrator—while others rely on political maneuvering, he chooses to use technology to blast through the chaos! He starts by establishing himself as a descendant of Cao Bo, but when aphids destroy fields, a simple ladybug illustration makes refugees kneel in adoration; when pottery kilns waste charcoal, a simple flue modification saves 30% of the charcoal, and craftsmen vie to become his apprentices; when Song spies cause trouble, he builds mulberry curtain firecrackers overnight to capture a whole host of spies! He recruits Confucian scholars, unites the divided Mohist school, and after restoring Cao Si to rule the State of Lu, he unleashes a technological powerhouse: steam trains transport troops thousands of miles, earth-fire tanks crush the Xiongnu, and he forcefully unifies the railway gauge across China! Finally, he leads his iron cavalry to conquer the Western Regions and pacify the northern frontier, shattering the seven kingdoms and establishing the "Huaxia" dynasty, allowing civilization to crush Eurasia two thousand years ahead of schedule! No dull moments, the technological face-slapping moments are incredibly satisfying, a must-read for anyone looking for a new book!

14. 14 快 Quick Transmigration: Every World Starts in Hell 快穿：每次都是地狱开局 Yin Binger音冰儿Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No romance pairings / alternate history / nation and family] [Please don't use AI to generate the heroine. The author commissioned the illustrations at personal expense.] Yin Lingyu is one unlucky girl. In her quick transmigration missions, she always gets the most hellish start and has to roll up her sleeves and climb her way up, becoming the beautiful, tragic woman everyone admires. World One: The top scholar's younger sister, sold into a brothel. (Setting: Li Shimin of the Tang dynasty) Worl 20.4kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves

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    This is a historical novel in the form of quick transmigration, and each story takes an unexpected turn, making it worth reading!

15. 15 长 Longevity: I Was Picked Up by Xu Da in the Ming Dynasty 长生：我在大明被徐达捡回家 Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi两广总督Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Longevity] [Healing] [Feel-good power fantasy] In the fifth year of the Hongwu reign, Yang Xuan met Xu Da, who had returned from a failed northern campaign. To fill his belly, Yang Xuan agreed to become Xu Da’s disciple, beginning his years in the Great Ming dynasty. He lived through the bloodshed of the Hongwu era, witnessed the nations paying court during the Yongle era, and saw the prosperity of the Ren and Xuan reigns. He was Zhu Biao’s close friend and confidant. He was the person Zhu Di t 21.5kReads8.7Score1.7kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book.

16. 16 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 117.7kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves
17. 17 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.7kShelves
18. 18 肇 The Founding of Huaxia 肇造华夏 Flowers Bloom Late著花迟Historical9.5M WordsOngoing “Your Highness, please calm down. I only think of her as a younger sister. Don't get the wrong idea.” “How many younger sisters like that do you have?” “Your Highness, you know me. I come from a respectable family!” “Oh? Respectable enough to gather phoenixes and summon luan birds?” “Your Highness, I offer my greetings!” “You heartless man! Why weren't you so courteous when you were pursuing me?” “Your Highness, please mind your image!” “Would you like to be regent?” I'm doomed. I'm surrounded b 27.5kReads8.5Score2.7kShelves
19. 19 大 Ming Dynasty: The City That Never Sleeps, I Inherit a Brothel from the Start 大明不夜城：开局继承青楼 Ascend to Immortality on a High麻飞升仙Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Su Chen transmigrates to the fourteenth year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming dynasty and inherits a brothel on the banks of the Qinhuai River that is on the verge of bankruptcy. Modern people are night owls, so how are they supposed to live in ancient times? Obviously, by creating a nightlife full of revelry. Curfews? Sea bans? Valuing agriculture while suppressing commerce? Tributary trade that gives far more than it receives? All these unreasonable Ming ancestral rules have to go! [The blunt b 2.4kReads7.7Score214Shelves
20. 20 水 Water Margin: Reborn, Who'd Still Accept an Imperial Pardon? 水浒：都重生了，谁还招安啊！ Han Yu寒羽Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Trade height for insight from the start! Ren Yuan transmigrates into a minor character in Water Margin, determined to forge his own legend in the martial world at the end of the Northern Song dynasty! Wherever the banners of the Liangshan army fly, the land belongs to the Han people! I’ll save the people the Great Song won’t save, and fight the enemies the Great Song won’t dare to fight! Jin Wushu: Ren Yuan, stay away from me! 66.9kReads9.1Score5.3kShelves

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    The first book makes up for the shortcomings of Water Margin, leading the Liangshan heroes to fight against the Song and Jin dynasties. The second book is not a conventional Three Kingdoms story; it has a strong sense of immersion, making you truly feel like a native of the Three Kingdoms, and offers a different perspective on the Three Kingdoms.

21. 21 三 Three Kingdoms: Ten Times Faster, and Diao Chan Says I’m Too Fast 三国：十倍速度，貂蝉说我太快了 Chosen Emperor天命帝王Historical2.8M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, Duan Yu opens his eyes to find that he has been taken in by Diao Chan, the most beautiful woman of the Three Kingdoms. Looking at the humble home and the beautiful woman, Duan Yu awakens the [Tenfold Speed] trait and decides to repay her with everything he has. [Ding! System notification: You have awakened the [Tenfold Speed] trait. Everything you do is now ten times faster!] [Ding! After diligently farming ten times, you have obtained 54.2kReads9.0Score7kShelves
22. 22 人 I'm in the Spring and Autumn Period, and I Really Don't Want to Transmigrate! 人在春秋，我真的不想穿越啊！ Glory and Loyalty荣耀与忠诚Historical3.7M WordsCompleted Other people are overjoyed when they transmigrate. When it happens to Lou Ling, he can only look miserable. The moment he opens his eyes, Lou finds himself in the middle Spring and Autumn period, more than 2,500 years in the past, in an era when food, drink, and clothing are hard to come by, and anyone who isn’t a noble is treated like an insect. This is an age when gentlemen are as refined as jade and unskilled in deceit, and wars between states are governed by countless rules. Watch how Lou Li 8.9kReads8.6Score667Shelves

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    It's obvious the author has a vast knowledge base, profound writing skills, a captivating plot, clear logic, and meticulous thinking. The author clearly explains the complex historical background of the Spring and Autumn Period, and the characters are vividly portrayed. It's humorous and witty, definitely worth savoring. I love it so much, I can't get enough! ❤️❤️❤️[Love]

23. 23 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 122.6kReads9.4Score12.7kShelves

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    These are a few time-travel novels set in the Tang Dynasty that I've read, and I recommend them to everyone. I hope they'll help you when you're experiencing a reading slump.

24. 24 快 Run! Wei Zheng Is Bringing His Son to Court! 快跑，魏征扛着他儿子上朝了！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Year Seven of the Zhenguan era. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and I transmigrated into Wei Shuyu. As Wei Zheng's beloved son, shouldn't I help my father with his troubles? Li Shimin secretly hiding spending money? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to take a concubine? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to lead a personal campaign? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out... In short, whatever Li Shimin does, we oppose it. That's how you earn a reput 22.9kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves
25. 25 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Begs Me to Start a Rebellion 大唐：李世民求我造反 Joy Throughout the Land天下乐Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Ke transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. He plans to use his skills as a motivational speaker to brainwash a loyal crew and keep his head down as an unremarkable prince. But eight years after transmigrating, he discovers that he brought along an entire national strategic reserve warehouse. So Li Ke throws caution to the wind. If he’s going to be a prince, he might as well be one who fears nothing and lives as freely as he pleases! First, he starts a newspaper to build his rep 156.4kReads9.5Score16.9kShelves

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    They are all quite good historical novels.

26. 26 救 I Save Empress Ma, and Old Zhu Keeps Calling Me His Son-in-Law 救马皇后，老朱追着喊我驸马 Xiao Liu, Bring It On!小六和你拼啦Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Emergency physician Ye Yuxuan transmigrates into the body of a bankrupt, bookish nobody in the Ming dynasty, and gets saddled with a god-awful System. From the start, he wins the “Nine Clans Go Boom” gift pack: The Crown Princess Consort suffers postpartum hemorrhage? If he can't save her, his whole family gets beheaded! Ye Yuxuan tears down the imperial proclamation and rushes into the palace, giving the Crown Princess Consort an injection to stop the bleeding. But the woman has already become 8.6kReads7.1Score1.1kShelves

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    These are all engaging historical novels; the plots are diverse and each has its own unique charm. 🍉🍉🍉 2000+ Recommendations from seasoned readers – a must-read for those looking for something to read!

27. 27 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Eldest Grandson: Grandpa, Want a Chicken Cutlet? 大唐皇长孙：皇爷爷！你吃鸡排吗 Jackfruit Sheep菠萝蜜多羊Historical2.7M WordsOngoing Li Yi transmigrates into the past and becomes Li Shimin’s eldest grandson! He gets the Old Geezer Treasure Chest System, which binds him to Li Shimin. All he has to do is get under Old Li’s skin to trigger a treasure chest drop! Li Yi: “Grandpa Emperor, do you want some chicken?” Li Shimin: “Good grandson, Grandpa Emperor doesn’t eat any.” Li Yi: “Then I’ll eat it!” Li Shimin: “Good grandson, do you want some lychees?” Li Yi: “Sure!” Li Shimin: “Grandson, how have your studies been going lately? 166.1kReads8.0Score19.6kShelves
28. 28 大 The Great Ming Street Hustler: From the Start, I Made Zhu Yuanzhang Cry 大明街溜子：开局怼哭朱元璋 Where Is My Diao Chan?我的貂蝉哪Historical768k WordsCompleted I woke up as a street punk in the Ming Dynasty, and got saddled with a lousy System that insists I do good deeds? “Seriously, does anyone else get how awful this emperor is?” I talked back to him twice, and not only did he fly into a rage and try to kill me, he started crying! 1.6kReads5.4Score—Shelves
29. 29 大 Great Qin: The Ruthless Chancellor, Whom the First Emperor Begs Not to Kill 大秦：最狠丞相，始皇求我别杀了 Never Saw the Moon of Qin不曾见秦时月Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless + The Protagonist Is a Master Schemer + No Romance + Career-Focused Protagonist] After transmigrating into the Great Qin dynasty, Liu Bai rose straight to the position of Great Qin's Left Chancellor. From the start, he had seven thousand surrendered rebels buried alive. When he returned to Xianyang, everyone was sharpening their knives, ready to impeach the chancellor. Only then did they realize it was all just the beginning. “Your Majesty, Left Chancellor Liu Bai beat Zha 32kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves

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    "The Great Qin: Liu Bai, the True Prime Minister, Bai Qi's White" tells the legendary tale of a decisive and ruthless transmigrator. Liu Bai travels to the Qin Dynasty, rising to the position of Left Prime Minister, and uses his iron fist to reform the court—burying surrendered soldiers alive, executing Zhao Gao, eliminating powerful nobles, and even sending his retainers on a thousand-mile raid on the Xiongnu royal court. When ministers kneel in remonstrance and the First Emperor is enraged, he smiles and presents a world map, casually asking His Majesty if he would like to be the "President of the Blue Planet." This ambitious protagonist, with his thunderous methods and grand strategies, unleashes a storm sweeping across the Qin Dynasty. If you prefer a strong protagonist and a dynasty's rise to power, this book is not to be missed.

30. 30 将 The General's Abandoned Daughter Flees the Famine with Her Adorable Child 将门弃女：拖着萌宝去逃荒 Jin Huohuo锦火火Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted New title: “Plane-Space Adventures: I Crossed Over with a Light Sniper Rifle.” It’s another strong female lead farming story: gentle and heartwarming at first, then wildly satisfying later on. Meng Qingluo, a special forces ace, is blasted into the sky by a villain’s bomb while rescuing hostages. When she opens her eyes, she finds herself in ancient times, in the body o 15.3kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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    #Ancient Chinese time-travel novel, the female protagonist travels back in time to escape famine and then becomes rich, it's incredibly good!

31. 31 逃 Abandoned During the Escape from Famine, Her Family Regrets It After She Makes Her Fortune 逃荒被弃，发家后爷奶悔不当初 Qian Guoguo钱果果Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Fleeing Famine + Spatial Storage + Farming + Building Wealth + Sweet Romance] After Gu Qianqian completed her organization’s final mission, she planned to retire to the mountains and live an ordinary life. Unexpectedly, she died in a plane crash. When she opened her eyes again, she had arrived in an unknown dynasty and become a pitiful girl whose grandparents were dragging her along the refugee road to trade for food. Her father and brothers were missing, and her frail mother and thr 3.9kReads8.9Score652Shelves
32. 32 逃 Fish, Meat, and Grain on the Run from Famine: My Scumbag Husband’s Family Regrets It to Their Core 逃荒路上鱼肉粮，渣夫一家悔断肠 Qian Juanjuan钱卷卷Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Fleeing Famine and Farming + Face-Slapping Comeuppance + The Husband Chases His Wife to the Crematorium, but She Never Looks Back] Li Yue transmigrates into another world. The good news: she has a supermarket in her personal space. The bad news: she has to get married and flee a famine. No need to panic, she has her space. While everyone else flees on meager gruel, short on food and water, she feasts on meat and fish with supplies to spare. Her scumbag husband and h 2.9kReads8.5Score513Shelves
33. 33 七 A Mad Couple in the 1970s 七零年代疯批夫妇 The Colorful Xue Jingfei色彩缤纷的薛静妃Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Historical era + green tea schemer + obsessive love + unhinged + powerful lead + everyday family life + pocket dimension + food + healing + transmigrate into a book This is the story of two unfortunate souls saving each other. After transmigrating into the countryside as a little orphan, Ming Dai meets Zhou Sinian, a mad powerful man who loves wearing red headscarves. Under the protection of his reputation, she manages to establish herself in the village. Zhou Sinian was a cannon-fodder characte 107.2kReads9.3Score11kShelves

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    The female lead is intelligent and possesses unique skills, never losing an argument. The male lead is essentially the female lead's power-up; some readers call him "Princess Zhou," which is truly fitting and adorable. So far, it's quite good, and it's the lighthearted style I like. [OK][OK][OK][OK]

34. 34 大 The Second Prince of the Hongzhi Era of Great Ming 大明弘治家的二皇子 Tang Dynasty Yanzu大唐彦祖Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Little one] [Growing up] [Slow-paced] After transmigrating to the Ming dynasty, Zhu Houwei grows from a human pup into a young man, witnessing the grandeur and turmoil of the Hongzhi era. He sees the suffering of the common people and the unfair tax burden, as well as land being consolidated while the wealthy feast behind red gates. Hongzhi Emperor: Houwei, you're steadier and cleverer than your brother, and more learned and capable, too. You must do your best to assist your elder brother in th 14.2kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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    They're all incredibly beautiful; if you don't like them, feel free to spit on me.

35. 35 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 243.3kReads9.4Score19kShelves

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    "I, the Immortal of the Ming Dynasty, Experiencing Sixteen Emperors" offers a unique "living history book" perspective. The protagonist, Li Qing, travels back in time to the early Ming Dynasty, becoming an apprentice of Zhang Lata. He enters the historical currents after healing Empress Ma. From the Hongwu Emperor to the Chongzhen Emperor, he witnesses the Jingnan Campaign, the reigns of Emperors Renxuan and Xuande, and the arrival of foreign envoys. He serves as both a Grand Secretary and commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Witness how this immortal, forgotten by time, discusses Taoism with Wang Yangming and consorts with Tang Bohu, living a walking history book amidst nearly three centuries of dynastic rise and fall. If you are interested in the splendor of the Ming Dynasty and the concept of immortality, this work is worth reading.

36. 36 家 My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han! 家父汉武帝！ The Wise Man's Mutt智者的土狗儿Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Winner of the National Library writing contest] [Top-tier historical storytelling + no System + rebellion + political intrigue + a love-hate relationship between father and son] Reborn in the womb as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han. His father is Liu Che, the most powerful carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BCE! And his maternal family’s lineup is even more outrageous! His mother is Wei Zifu, his uncle is Wei Qing, his cousin is Huo Qubing, and his youn 86.4kReads9.2Score8.1kShelves
37. 37 大 Great Qin: Emperor Qin Shi Huang, I Really Don't Want to Live Off You! 大秦：始皇帝，我真不吃软饭啊！ The King of Qin Circles the Pig秦王绕猪Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The Analects + Hilarious + Cunning + Lighthearted + His Majesty Zheng + Shamelessly Stealing + Absolutely Outrageous] Qin Feng inexplicably transmigrates to the Qin dynasty before Qin unifies the six states, and the First Emperor overhears his thoughts. The two then embark on a hilarious daily battle of wits. “Qin Feng, tell me, what does ‘The Master does not speak of prodigies, force, disorder, or spirits’ mean?” “It means the Master doesn’t want to talk to you, and will use brute force to bea 45.1kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves
38. 38 锦 The Splendor of the Tang Dynasty: My Father Is Li Shimin 锦绣盛唐：我的父亲是李世民 The King Sent Me to Eat Vegetarian大王叫我来吃斋Historical4.1M WordsCompleted My surname is Li, my given name is Tai, my courtesy name is Huibao, and my childhood name is Qingque. I am the legitimate second son of Emperor Taizong of the Great Tang. My mother is Empress Wende, and my uncle is Zhangsun Wuji. I was favored above all the princes from a young age, and as I grew up, I proved to be exceptionally talented and brilliant. My useless elder brother, the crown prince, ruined himself and lost his position. Naturally, I am the most suitable, reasonable, and legitimate h 2.1kReads9.2Score269Shelves
39. 39 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 236.3kReads9.4Score27.6kShelves
40. 40 潜 The Hidden Operative: Reborn as Yu Zecheng 潜伏之重生成余则成 Ink Flows from the Pen笔下生墨Urban461k WordsCompleted Zhang Yi, a strategy department employee at a modern state-owned enterprise with expertise in psychology, modern history, and information security, transmigrates into the body of Yu Zecheng in early 1945, not long after he joined the Military Statistics Bureau and before he met Zuo Lan. When he enters this world, he realizes that nothing is like it was in the TV series. What kind of ending will his intelligence and ingenuity lead him to? 213Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That's pretty good.

41. 41 恶 The Wicked Woman Has Trained Countless Men! She Climbs the Social Ladder and Sparks a Rivalry 恶女训狗无数！攀高枝！引雄竞 Peach Blossoms Reflected in Wine桃花映酒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Now publishing / The short drama Hong Luan Yin is streaming] [The villainess won't reform + unapologetically self-serving + taming men + a battlefield of men competing for her] Yun Qi is transported into a storybook that deliberately paints her as ugly and wicked. Once a powerful princess who ruled the court and kept countless male lovers, she now finds herself reduced to a disgraced fake heiress of the Marquis's household. The real heiress, meanwhile, is the family's precious jewel, destined t 136.5kReads9.4Score19.2kShelves

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    I currently prefer Qi Zhuo a bit more. Both the older and younger brothers are lovable, the Prime Minister is also quite captivating, and there's the tsundere little one too 😠😠😠

42. 42 我 I'm an NPC, and from the Start I Sneak a Peek at the Player Forum 我NPC，开局偷看玩家论坛 Yao Lianting药联庭Sports199k WordsCompleted The mysterious game Eternal Era has descended upon reality. Ten billion people around the world can log in at any time and begin a second life. While players are congratulating themselves over finding a hidden quest or frantically competing for a rare piece of equipment, Ling Su, a mechanic NPC living in the Wasteland city of Blackiron Town, unexpectedly awakens to self-awareness. Even more absurdly, he discovers that, just like the Chosen Ones (players), he can see his own stats panel. He can e 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An immersive Three Kingdoms strategist novel, set three months before Dong Zhuo's entry into the capital, featuring a protagonist with a Three Kingdoms system.

43. 43 唐 A Guide to Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty: A Handbook to Life in Chang'an and Beyond (New Edition) 唐朝穿越指南：长安及各地人民生活手册（新版） Forest Deer森林鹿Historical174k WordsCompleted If one day you open your eyes and discover that you've transmigrated to the Tang dynasty, don't panic. Just pick up this book, A Guide to Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty: A Handbook to Life in Chang'an and Beyond. First, get past the language barrier: learn a few phrases in Middle Chinese and some Tang-style insults. Then sneak into the government cafeteria for a special meal, and enjoy tea and wine. Remember, if you stroll carelessly down the street and casually pull out a few taels of silve 417Reads9.4Score138Shelves
44. 44 历 History Livestream: Randomly Taking Out an Ancestor 历史直播间：随机创死一位老祖宗 Catty Lemon猫猫柠Ancient Romance3.4M WordsOngoing Tang Xinxin graduated with a history degree only to find herself unemployed. She decides to travel and livestream history lessons, never imagining that her broadcasts would reach across all of history, where the ancestors themselves could watch. [Today we're visiting Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum!] Qin Shi Huang: “My mausoleum!” *faints.jpg* [Come on, Li Erfeng, the Young Master of Taiyuan: here's the stone carving of a steed that was stolen!] Emperor Taizong: “My Zhaoling steed, Sa Lu Zi!! Mobilize 32.6kReads8.2Score2.5kShelves
45. 45 读 Read History, Learn Strategy 读历史懂智谋 Zhao Tao赵涛Historical212k WordsCompleted Classic historical stories passed down for thousands of years can still inspire our minds today, and the wisdom of the ancients can still give us strength! The strategies they devised through their own experiences of survival were not only useful in their era, but remain timeless for future generations, offering mysterious and winning insights... Drawing on five aspects: strategy, quick thinking, communication, insight, and social skills, "Learn Strategy from History: Collector’s Edition" carefu 4.9kReads9.5Score775Shelves
46. 46 秦 The Qin Dynasty Was Actually a Lot of Fun 秦朝其实很有趣 Su Ling苏玲Historical148k WordsCompleted Based on official histories and bringing together the research of historians over many years, this book respects the historical record while telling the story of the Qin dynasty in witty, humorous, and insightful prose, with a lighthearted yet dignified tone. It uses historical events to reveal the complexity of human nature, looks beyond the haze of history to understand the past through human nature, and restores the truth of what happened. 300Reads9.3Score104Shelves
47. 47 历 A Historical Recap: Spoiling Emperor Shi Huang with the Secret That His Dynasty Ends in the Second Generation 历史盘点：给始皇帝剧透二世而亡 Have a Sip of Tea喝口茶Historical1.6M WordsOngoing [Historical rankings] + [Blood-pressure-raising comparisons] + [Spoiler comments] + ... Chen Yuan acquired a time-traveling historical video-editing System that let him edit videos and broadcast them to every dynasty through the sky screen! An idea struck him. He thought ranking videos were boring, so why not make a truly nasty comparison? It would be much more fun to pit emperors praised through the ages against those reviled for all time! First, show Zhu Di, who conquered the Mongols at Langj 75.1kReads8.9Score5.5kShelves
48. 48 这EN This Great Wei Could Also Bear the Xiahou Name 这大魏，亦可姓夏侯 Han Xiaochun Steals Ribbonfish韩小春偷带鱼Historical1.8M WordsCompleted In the late Three Kingdoms period, the realm is divided among three powers. The Wei imperial clan is dwindling, while the great families watch hungrily from the sidelines. Xiahou Xian is reborn as Cao Cao's grandson. As a third-generation official of Wei, he will never let the Sima clan seize the imperial throne in this life. Sima Yi: Even if I wanted to seize power, where are my trusted followers? And where are my sons? Sima Shi: Father, when will I be able to enter government service? Sima 16.2kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    These three books are worth checking out.

49. 49 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 34.2kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves
50. 50 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...” 71.8kReads9.0Score7.3kShelves

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