What’s the Most Popular Historical Novel on Tomato Novel? 全番茄最火的历史文是什么？

1. 51 贵 The Pinnacle of the Noble Consort 贵妃之巅 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted “A twisted romance” + “palace intrigue” + “a tragedy of the age.” During the Chenghua reign of the Ming dynasty, palace maid Wan Zhen'er spent ten years bringing Crown Prince Zhu Jianshen, confined in the Cold Palace, back from hell to the world of the living. What began as a desperate act of protection warped, under the influence of power, into a twisted symbiosis. Seventeen years older than him, she was his nursemaid and elder sister, and eventually became his only Noble Consort, as well as hi 824Reads—Score100Shelves

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   The portrayal is incredibly vivid.

2. 52 赵 Zhao Gouzi's Struggles in Ancient Times 赵狗子的古代奋斗史 Riverside Pebble河边鹅卵石Historical2.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, Zhao Gouzi was born. The Ming was visibly in decline, while the world hurtled into the Age of Discovery, with wealth pouring in from across the seas. Zhao Gouzi lifted his chin and resolved to catch the last wave of the Age of Discovery, sending the peoples of Huaxia sailing across the seas to conquer new lands! 8.2kReads8.9Score707Shelves
3. 53 唐 Shangguan Wan’er: Courtly Intrigue in the Tang Dynasty 唐朝上官婉儿宫廷风云 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Shangguan Wan'er was the daughter of a convicted official, yet she became Wu Zetian's right-hand woman. When Emperor Zhongzong of Tang was restored to the throne, she was named Zhaorong and continued overseeing official edicts for both the inner court and the outer government. Later, she attached herself to Princess Taiping. After Emperor Zhongzong's sudden death, Shangguan Wan'er and Princess Taiping drafted an imperial edict naming Li Chongmao crown prince, with Prince Xiang, Li Dan, as regent 2.6kReads7.5Score156Shelves
4. 54 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 104.5kReads9.4Score11kShelves
5. 55 秦 Qin Shi Huang: I Have an All-Star Lineup from Huaxia 秦始皇：朕有华夏全明星阵容 Snow Ridge Spruce雪岭云杉Historical602k WordsOngoing Infrastructure Building + Conquest + Ensemble Cast + Feel-Good Power Fantasy, with a strong emphasis on no CP and no romance Lu Haokong, history's greatest headhunter, is dropped into Xianyang Palace. His only golden finger is the ability to pluck people from the river of time. Whoever the Ancestral Dragon wants, he plucks. One after another, legendary figures who brought glory to Chinese history gather in the Great Qin. They work together, each putting their talents to use. When they get togeth 452.6kReads9.7Score66.7kShelves

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   I, Qin Shi Huang, must

6. 56 我 Lying Flat and Slacking Off in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐躺平摆烂 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Tan transmigrated into the body of Li Longji's grandson. Kept under close watch, he had no choice but to act like a spoiled, reckless wastrel so no one would suspect a thing. When the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, Li Tan used the prestige he had earned defending Tong Pass to enter Chang'an and force Li Longji to appoint him Supreme Commander of the Imperial Guard. Thus began the Tang dynasty's game of power. A scheming and ruthless emperor followed the same path as Li Shimin and ascended the 11kReads8.8Score794Shelves
7. 57 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrated into the Founder's Portrait 大明：我穿越成了太祖画像 Lazy Fish Never Turns Over咸鱼丶不翻身Historical1.4M WordsCompleted (History + Ming Dynasty + System + transmigration) After showing off on a whim, Li Chen transmigrated to the end of the Ming Dynasty. He became a portrait of the Great Ancestor, Zhu Yuanzhang, and was bound to the fate of the Great Ming! It was the first year of the Chongzhen reign, and Zhu Youjian had only recently ascended the throne. To stay alive, and to make up for the regrets of the Ming Dynasty’s final years, Li Chen decided to do everything he could to extend the Great Ming for another t 8.2kReads9.2Score613Shelves

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   I've finished reading it. It's about helping Zhu Youjian rebuild the Ming Dynasty; it was quite enjoyable.

8. 58 穿 I Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Conquer Empress He 穿越三国：开局征服何太后 That Year, the Flowing Waters Were Like Brocade那一年流水似锦Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [Late Han] [Everyone Gets Recruited] [Historical Beauties] [System] [Invincible] [Fast-Paced] [Enthroned Within a Hundred Chapters] [Ages 20+] Liu Mang figures he may be the most pathetically dead transmigrator in history. Other people who transmigrate either get into car accidents or jump off buildings. At least they get a dramatic death. He, on the other hand, spent seven nights grinding through Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV. He was just about to go to sleep after beating the game when eve 2.8kReads5.8Score271Shelves

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   Of course, it's the Three Kingdoms! It's just so awesome! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

9. 59 凡 A Mortal's Ambition: My Warring States Save File 凡人之野望：我的战国存档 Lone Traveler in the Universe独行宇宙Historical323k WordsCompleted This isn’t a mindless System novel, nor is it just about collecting a bunch of famous generals. There will be a few, of course, but the main focus is on how a minor warlord from a small clan can grow into a daimyo who dominates the whole country. The System can only show character stats and has no other special functions. A hardcore Nobunaga’s Ambition player and agriculture student transmigrates to northern Omi in Eiroku 11, where he becomes Amano Shin, a down-at-the-heels minor warlord with a 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Here he comes, he's here!

10. 60 三 Three Kingdoms: Eating Makes Me Stronger! Now I'm Invincible! 三国：吃东西就变强！我无敌了！ That Year, the Flowing Waters Were Like Brocade那一年流水似锦Historical314k WordsOngoing Multiple heroines + wish fulfillment + System Liu Mang had just finished his last delivery late at night and was waiting at a traffic light when a passing heavy truck sent him into the transmigration channel. He landed in the late Eastern Han, in 184, the first year of Zhongping, right as the Yellow Turban Rebellion was raging. Dropping from the sky, Liu Mang took over the identity of Liu Mang, a Han imperial kinsman and Prince of Pengcheng’s heir, and became a governor from the start! After acc 322Reads—Score104Shelves
11. 61 我 I Open a Supermarket in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐开超市 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lin Shen transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and gets bound to a divine-level supermarket System. He opens a supermarket in Chang’an, and his very first customer is Princess Changle. With the System’s help, Lin Shen quickly makes a name for himself in the Tang Dynasty. Princess Changle: “Boss, I’ll take all the lipstick you have. You can give the matches to my father.” Princess Chengyang: “If I call you a good big brother, will you give me a few boxes of chocolate?” Li Er: “I’l 7.1kReads8.5Score483Shelves

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12. 62 大 Great Tang: A Million Private Soldiers, Li Er, Do You Regret It? 大唐：私兵百万，李二你后悔了吗 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical4.2M WordsOngoing [Feudal Prince] [System] [Comedy] [Conquest] After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty as Li Ke, the third son of Li Shimin, he is framed by Zhangsun Wuji and forced to take up his fief in Yizhou ahead of schedule. His status is awkward, he has no one to rely on, and he is nearly at the end of his rope. At the crucial moment, Li Ke awakens a System that uses fortune to summon civil officials and military generals to fight for him. Faced with the arrogance of the Crown Prince's faction, Li Ke summ 25.9kReads8.5Score1.8kShelves
13. 63 九 Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: The Good-for-Nothing Prince Is Banished to Beiliang from the Start 九子夺嫡：废物皇子开局被贬北凉 Little Beetle 339小小甲壳虫339Historical6.7M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Great Zhou dynasty, Li Xun became the unlucky, useless Sixth Prince. In the struggle for the throne among nine princes, he was marked as a loser from the very beginning. He was framed and exiled to the lands of Beiliang, yet his enemies still wouldn't leave him alone. After his golden finger awakened, Li Xun gained control of the Emperor's Support System and obtained terrifying power. Then he launched a powerful counterattack. When his enemies wouldn't let up, he simp 40.7kReads8.6Score3.1kShelves
14. 64 厨 I'm a Chef, Yet Somehow I'm Li Er's Son-in-Law 厨师的我，竟是李二的女婿 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Yin Xuan transmigrates to the seventh year of the Zhenguan era in the Tang dynasty, where he becomes the owner of a tavern and awakens the Myriad Realms Cuisine System. From then on, his life changes completely. A plate of tomato and egg stir-fry leaves Cheng Yaojin and his two sons singing its praises, while a bowl of wine gets Li Shimin dead drunk. Every dish he makes sets trends throughout the Tang dynasty. Cheng Yaojin: Little brother, how about we become sworn brothers? We don’t have to be 15.3kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
15. 65 大 Tang Dynasty Supermarket: From the Start, Spicy Latiao Makes Li Shimin Cry 大唐超市：开局辣条辣哭李世民 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical1.3M WordsCompleted In the seventh year of the Zhenguan era, there was a shop in Chang'an called the Great Tang Supermarket. It was packed with people, and its doors were always busy with countless nobles and officials coming and going. There was Li Shimin, who burst into tears after eating a spicy snack; Cheng Yaojin, who cracked his head open trying to get a packet of hot pot base; and Princess Changle, who couldn’t sleep all night over a face mask. Every new product brought out a fresh craze, and the shopkeeper 18.1kReads8.4Score1.4kShelves
16. 66 宪 The Xian Tang Dynasty 宪唐 Mo Congrong墨从戎Historical749k WordsOngoing Faced with a realm fractured by warlords, a court controlled by eunuchs, and a Chang’an gripped by poverty, he tore up the script of the “Yuanhe Restoration” written in the history books. This time, he would kindle the flames himself and burn away the rot, letting a band of scholars destined for obscurity turn the Yuanhe era into the final beacon of the High Tang. From the fading embers of Li Bai and Du Fu, he would forge a blazing High Tang that gave hope to all its people. 222Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Guo Xin defended Kucha for forty-four years. The protagonist sent Shen Yue to explore Anxi, but Shen Yue returned with only three men out of twenty. This part is truly well-written; it's not mindless sentimentality, but a weighty portrayal of over forty years of waiting and steadfast commitment. All the characters are believable. Tian Ji'an is a particularly interesting character—a genuine villain from the Hebei warlord faction, who becomes a devoted fan after following the protagonist to Anxi.

17. 67 盛 The Splendor of High Tang 盛唐华章 Bronze Swordsman青铜剑客Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He accidentally transmigrated to the prosperous Tang dynasty and became the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, only to discover that the peerlessly beautiful Yang Guifei lived right next door. He struck up friendships with literary luminaries and gentlemen such as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei, and experienced the dazzling literary brilliance of the flourishing Tang dynasty. He won over famed generals from history, including Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi, and Gao Xianzhi, reclaimed the realm, and marched 461Reads7.9Score100Shelves
18. 68 反 Overthrow the Qing, Restore China, and Build an Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets 反清复华，成为日不落帝国 The Shower Is Here阵雨来了Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Transmigrate to the Qing Dynasty + no System + conquest + farming + expanding overseas] The rating has just been posted. Feel free to check out the story and show your support. In the final years of the Kangxi reign, the realm is in turmoil, and the Eight Banners' cavalry sweeps across north and south. Yang Zheng transmigrates as the son of a farming family in Yinghuai. After eighteen years of careful planning, he builds his fortune from nothing with his knowledge of science and engineering. Li 3.6kReads6.2Score177Shelves

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    You could check out this book about starting out in the late Kangxi era. The protagonist learns from rabbits how to conquer the world. The pace is a bit slow in the beginning, but that's all about the protagonist developing his resources and laying the groundwork. The pace picks up a bit later, leading into the Age of Exploration. It's already over a million words long.

19. 69 二 A'Dou on His Second Run: Reciting the Memorial on the Northern Campaign to Liu Bei from the Start 二周目阿斗，开局给刘备念出师表 Pineapples Everywhere满地是菠萝Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Liu Shan, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, ensemble cast, strategy, passion, romance, slow pace] In 271 AD, Liu Shan, Duke of Anle under the Jin dynasty, died with a heart full of regrets. Yet his soul did not fade away. It drifted through the river of time, witnessing the extinction of his descendants and the Upheaval of Yongjia. Then, carrying the memories of his previous life, he returned to the year he had just been born. In 207 AD, his whole family looked on with delight at the newborn baby boy! Liu 30.4kReads9.5Score3.8kShelves

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    Ji Han fans, gather!

20. 70 相 Prime Minister Zhuge's Northern Expedition, Liu Shan Leads Wei Yan in a Surprise Attack on Chang'an 相父北伐，刘禅率魏延奇袭长安 Mulin Shanbao霂霖山宝Historical3.0M WordsCompleted A purple-gold crown binds his hair. He wears a red brocade robe embroidered with flowers from Xichuan, armor linked with beast-faced plates, and a beautifully crafted lion-patterned belt. In his hand is a gleaming gold, tiger-headed spiked club, and beneath him is a Fire Dragon steed. And you're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: “For internal affairs, ask Imperial Father. For external affairs, ask the Chancellor. If there's anything else we can't decide, ask Wolong!” Zhuge Liang: “Your Maje 6.3kReads8.7Score516Shelves
21. 71 三 The Three Kingdoms of Water Margin: Liangshan of the Illustrious Lord 三分水浒之昭烈梁山 Ximen Caozei西门曹贼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The last man of the mighty Han dynasties, Liu Xuande, whose virtue shone bright and whose deeds were heroic, arrives in the Northern Song. The last glimmer of the Han dynasty shines over the final years of the Northern Song. Liangshan, Emperor Huizong, Fang La, the Jin Kingdom. Watch as Emperor Zhaolie rebuilds the Han dynasty. 9.2kReads9.2Score882Shelves
22. 72 重 Reborn Strategist: I Change Liu Bei's Fate in Xuzhou 重生军师：我在徐州给刘备改命 Tong Sou童叟Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Zhuge Liang, who died of illness at Wuzhang Plains, opens his eyes and finds himself back in the first year of Jian'an. He is thirteen years old, and Liu Bei has just captured Xu Province. In his previous life, Liu Bei lost Xu Province, spent half his life wandering, and ended up trapped in a corner of Yizhou. In this life, Zhuge Liang will help him hold on to this land surrounded by enemies on all sides. But there's a problem: he's just a thirteen-year-old boy, with no reputation, no status, an 15.4kReads8.5Score2.1kShelves
23. 73 二 Liu Bei in His Second Life: Call Me Chancellor at Work! 二周目刘备：工作场合称丞相！ The Outer City Gets Angry外城发火Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Blood rain falls over Bashan, darkening the ancient city. Heaven's will allows no new empire to rise. After a hundred battles, only broken bones remain. With fate split three ways, life and death hang by a thread. The wind is cold at White Emperor City, the dragon's aura spent. Autumn grows old across the Central Plains, a lone wild goose flying past. Do not say the Imperial Uncle is too old to begin again. He will still borrow armor in Jingzhou and march to war. Liu Bei died. At White Emperor C 13.6kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
24. 74 沙 Shitposters Come to the Rescue in the Northern Expedition 沙雕网友援北伐 Old, Clumsy, and Half-Blind人老手残眼还花Historical1.8M WordsCompleted According to incomplete statistics, the supplies that netizens from later generations wanted to send to support Zhuge Liang’s northern campaigns included, but were not limited to, instant noodles, KFC, pork trotter rice, Shaquille O’Neal, a Tyrannosaurus rex, a Star Destroyer, college students, the Five Tiger Generals at their peak, Sun Wukong, Li Shimin, a hundred heavy machin 4.9kReads9.3Score489Shelves
25. 75 太 The Crown Princess Begs for My Affection Every Night, but I’m a Woman 太子妃夜夜求欢，可本太子是女的 Yu Ruyu Really Isn't Me颜如玉真的不是我Two Female Leads248k WordsOngoing #Two female leads #Crown princess #Disguised as a man #Historical power struggles #Strong alliance #Palace intrigue and bittersweet romance #Marriage before love To secure her position as heir, Jiang Xiaotang, who had spent twenty years disguised as a man, married her third Crown Princess. Her new Crown Princess, Shen Yunjiao, was trapped in a desperate situation: only by bearing a royal heir could she save her family's lives. From their wedding night on, the Crown Princess took the initiativ 318Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Boys stay away! Girls, enter with your eyes closed! Two strong female leads!

26. 76 南 The Song Dynasty's God of War at the End of the Han 南宋军神在汉末 Little Encyclopedia Of The Jianghu江湖小百科Historical712k WordsCompleted A thousand years of grief, yet the blood still burns. In the winter of 1141, at the Pavilion of Wind and Wave, Yue Fei, Yue Yun, and Zhang Xian, three men wrongfully accused with no way to clear their names, tear through time and space. When they open their eyes again, they are at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, just as Kong Rong calls on Liu Bei to rescue Tao Qian. Liu Bei leads Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and several thousand troops to Xuzhou. In this life, there are no “Twelve Golden Pl 382Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 77 革 Revolutionizing the Qing: A Changing Era of Self-Strengthening 革清：自强变局 Wu Jiafeng, Who Loves Braised Lamb Trotter Sandwiches爱吃沼三明治的武家凤Historical1.5M WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 124.7kReads9.1Score8kShelves
28. 78 张 Zhang Sangou’s Get-Rich Journal 张三狗发财笔记 Wandering Immortal of the Northern Mountain北山浪荡仙Urban2.7M WordsCompleted A comedy novel with absolutely no pretensions. A poor boy from the mountains refuses to settle for an ordinary life and ventures out into the world, carving out a place for himself through his own efforts. The cast of bizarre characters will have you laughing out loud. It gets more and more exciting as it goes. San Gou grows more mature and more cunning, with more and more schemes brewing in his head. In the end, he makes it! He becomes a billionaire. His journey is a whirlwind of chaos and laug 58.4kReads8.7Score6kShelves

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    Those who are delicate or frail should not read this book. Don't say I didn't warn you if you laugh until your stomach cramps.

29. 79 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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    It doesn't have a high rating, but it's incredibly good and will become popular sooner or later!

30. 80 魂 Reborn as Chao Gaitian, I Make Hu Sanniang Lay Down Her Arms 魂穿晁天王，让扈三娘卸甲 Phoenix Dance, Swallow Return凤舞燕返Historical523k WordsOngoing My soul transmigrates into the world of Water Margin, where I become Chao Gai, the Heavenly King. Shi Xiu and Yang Xiong have just come to the mountain. I see through Song Jiang’s hypocrisy. Before I’m struck by a poisoned arrow, I must rebuild my Liangshan Marsh. How could a peerless heroine marry the Short Tiger? I’ll take that good fortune off your hands! I run into Zhao Fujin, Princess Maode, the most beautiful woman in the Great Song! Even this An can be negotiated into the harem. One hundr 1.1kReads—Score100Shelves

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    Good historical articles

31. 81 大 The Iron-Boned Ming, Zhu Qizhen the Fortress Emperor 大明硬骨头，堡宗朱祁镇 Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical204k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no overpowered protagonist, no crushing everyone with brute force] On the eve of the Tumu Crisis, he transmigrates as Zhu Qizhen and is emperor for just one day. Why did Zhu Qizhen clear Wang Zhen's name? Was the Zhu Qizhen who returned to power in history really the same man? Did the Ming dynasty truly begin its decline with him? Of the sixteen Ming emperors, how many met a clear-cut end? He must survive first. Only then can he think about anything else. With three 1.1kReads—Score117Shelves

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    No overpowered protagonist, no system. A dual narrative, focusing on the brothers Zhu Qizhen and Zhu Qiyu, one in the common people, the other in the imperial court, locked in a power struggle across time. Regardless of whether the history of the Ming Dynasty has been altered, the Ming Dynasty should be considered the empire on which the sun never sets; otherwise, how could it be called the Ming Dynasty? …

32. 82 镇 The Prince of Beizhen: Guarding My Eight Houses of Beiliang 镇北王：守我八房北凉 Slash Immortal斜杠仙人Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Nine lifetimes of reincarnation, all for one long-held wish! With sand and smoke filling the air, how can good and evil be told apart amid the chaos? Watch how Xiao Bufan leads the Xiao family out of the capital of Great Qian, takes charge of Beiliang, and searches for the bond that has spanned nine lifetimes! 7.1kReads8.0Score493Shelves

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    Avoiding clichéd and melodramatic plots, the story blends court intrigue with romance, and each female lead has her own independent career path, not dependent on the male lead.

33. 83 天 All the World's Heroes Fall into My Trap 天下英雄尽入吾彀中 Share One Dou共分一斗Historical307k WordsCompleted (A beginner-friendly story, no System, no cheats, a steady rise through the ranks, and the most realistic transmigration experience. How does one take it one step at a time and subdue all the heroes in the greatest age of chaos?) He transmigrates into an alternate world where historical figures gather. Xiang Yu is his sworn enemy, who wiped out his family. He takes Han Xin as a retainer. Alone and unarmed, he is captured by Liu Yao, the Xiongnu emperor. How can he escape this predicament? How do 1Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    A brilliantly imaginative historical novel, without any plot devices, featuring intrigue and power struggles—a high-quality read that will leave you wanting more! 😰🤩😰✨🤣

34. 84 大 The Great Zhou’s Number One Villain Raises a Top Scholar 大周第一奸臣，养出了个状元郎 Little Cow Goes Online小母牛上网Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Imperial Examinations + Court Politics + No Golden Finger] The Red Fruit short drama is now available, titled The Dandy Takes Up His Brush to Protect the Realm, Season One. After transmigrating to the Great Zhou, Gu Chang’an becomes the son of a treacherous minister, reviled by everyone. His father, Gu Mingyuan, wields absolute power at court, purges officials, and suppresses the scholars. The people of the realm regard him as a traitor to the nation. As for Gu Chang’an, he 117.9kReads8.6Score13.6kShelves

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    I'd like to recommend my book; the Red Fruit short drama series is now available online! [Sending heart]

35. 85 关 The Guanshan Pact 关山契 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical488k WordsCompleted On the western frontier, yellow sands bury the dead, and honor is as fragile as paper. The young Zhao Tianhao was merely a merchant’s son from Ping Wharf. With a heart full of sincerity, he kept his contracts, protected his family business, and brought peace to his neighbors. Yet the crushing might of the war-torn age destroyed his household, driving him to abandon trade and take up arms. He entered the death camp, managed military rations, trained a corps of death-defying soldiers, and defended 5.3kReads9.3Score577Shelves

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    A high-quality, logically sound alternate history war novel. It emphasizes the combined effects of logistics, economy, politics, diplomacy, and climate, and the strategic and tactical designs are very interesting. The battles become incredibly exciting starting from Volume 3, with thrilling battlefield depictions and imaginative tactical deployments. Major battles are marked in Chapters 28, 35, 40, and the latest Chapters 46, 47, 8, and 9. Chapter 50 features the most recent major battle. Other minor conflicts are not marked.

36. 86 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 157.2kReads9.5Score16.9kShelves
37. 87 趣 The Three Kingdoms, For Fun 趣品三国 Jiu Chu 97九初97Historical86k WordsCompleted Liu Bei's fellow townsman and former classmate, he followed him from the very beginning in Zhuo Commandery and remained loyal for life, never abandoning his lord. He knew Liu Bei even before Guan Yu and Zhang Fei did, yet history has overlooked him. He was just an obscure nobody. What can ordinary people like us find in his story? What truths can we learn from it? 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    So-called dreams are relentless madness.

38. 88 老 My Dad Is Su Dongpo, My Wife Is Li Qingzhao, and My Bro Is Emperor Huizong 老爹苏东坡老婆李清照老铁宋徽宗 Wen Qingru文卿如Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Tags: No System, not a mindless power fantasy, meticulous historical research, slow burn, personal growth, one heroine An utterly ordinary art student transmigrates as Su Dun, the prematurely deceased youngest son of the legendary Su Dongpo. A quick calculation tells him When his father goes to Huizhou to eat lychees, he’ll be eleven. When his father goes to Hainan Island to eat clams, he’ll be fourteen. When his father is pardoned and dies in Changzhou, he’ll be seventeen. When Cai Jing erects 12kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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    While not mainstream or niche, this book will absolutely not disappoint history buffs. You will witness Su Dongpo's unparalleled personal charm and his efforts to rectify historical regrets. You will see Li Qingzhao and the protagonist, his soulmate, fighting side-by-side towards a wider world. You will see that almost every chapter contains historical references (if not, the comments section has been censored), a meticulously researched historical work that offers entertainment while teaching you a glimpse into history. You will see that this is the only book by Tomato (the author) where the protagonist, through ten years of accumulated knowledge and extensive reading, reconstructs a new Confucian system as a clarion call for intellectual liberation, shaking the foundations of society and rewriting its ideological code.

39. 89 闯 The Chuang King Besieges the City, Bringing 1 Billion Taels of Silver to Transmigrate Into the Chongzhen Era 闯王围城，带10亿白银穿越崇祯 Chu Nanfeng楚南风Historical3.2M WordsCompleted [No System + No Harem + Bloody Battles + Suppressing Pirates + Political Intrigue + Conquest] Mei'er... why were you born into the imperial family? Zhu Long, a university student and soldier, transmigrates as the Chongzhen Emperor, and from the start, he’s supposed to kill a princess. With Li Zicheng’s million-strong army surrounding the capital, Zhu Long glares at the sea of rebel troops and raises the Son of Heaven’s sword in fury. He won’t hang himself! He won’t accept his fate! He’ll kill co 8.3kReads8.6Score813Shelves
40. 90 明 The Late Ming Trilogy 明末三部曲 Li De罹得Historical697k WordsCompleted This is a late-Ming historical epic told primarily from the perspective of the Daxi Army and the peasant rebels. The general approach is seventy percent fact and thirty percent fiction: the main characters and major events are real, but some real historical figures’ personalities, backgrounds, and experiences have been fictionalized. The trilogy’s central themes trace a path from the ensemble cast’s “instinct to survive and ideal of universal harmony” in the Survival arc, to “destruction, plunde 954Reads8.2Score101Shelves

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    Li Dingguo looked at him and suddenly said, "Eighth King, what you said is different from what my father said." "Different again?" "My father said you're crazy. You fight without regard for your life and kill without blinking an eye." Li Dingguo paused, "But I think you're even more formidable than my father described, but you're also less courageous than him." Zhang Xianzhong was stunned. Since he, the Eighth King, drew his sword at the grain depot, since he caused a ruckus in Yan'an, since he started his rebellion, this was the first time someone had called him a coward. "Hmm," Li Dingguo said seriously, "You're afraid of defeat. Afraid of your men scattering, afraid of losing everything. My father and Uncle Liu aren't afraid." Zhang Xianzhong stared at him for a long time, then suddenly laughed. "You little rascal, you're really something." He looked at Li Dingguo: "If you ever become the commander of a battalion, or even an army, with thousands or tens of thousands of men under your command, you'll understand. This isn't fear; it's the awareness that a king must have. If you don't have that awareness, your troops won't be united. Some people will even kill their own wives to keep their brothers in the camp united."

41. 91 穿 Transmigrating to the Late Ming: From Tightening Screws to Farming 穿越明末：从打螺丝到种田 Chu Huan He楚环河Historical7.5M WordsOngoing Transmigration to the late Ming dynasty + Peasant Rebellion + Resistance against the Ming and Qing! (Respecting history + No cheats + No System + Slow-paced + Not a power fantasy!!) Wang Tie is an ordinary man with no particular skills. By a twist of fate, he transmigrates to the late Ming and early Qing, a chaotic era that is practically a living hell. How will he find a way to survive in this turbulent age?! And once he reaches the pinnacle of power, where will he lead this people and nat 17.3kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves

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    The first book is about being a bandit at the end of the Ming Dynasty. The second book is about dominating the late Tang Dynasty. I recommend you read them.

42. 92 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 246.5kReads9.4Score19.5kShelves

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    🔥A "celestial" time-traveler who begins by becoming Zhang Sanfeng's apprentice, embodying a carefree and leisurely life, concealing his achievements and fame. A cool, mysterious tone prevails. He enters the political arena by treating Empress Ma, serving as a member of the Imperial Guard and even a high-ranking official, discussing philosophy with Wang Yangming and indulging in pleasure with Tang Bohu. His immortality is based on observation and experience, like a walking documentary of the dark power struggles of the Ming Dynasty, with the protagonist remaining detached from the core, calmly observing everything unfold. Behind-the-scenes maneuvering, multiple identities, and firsthand witness to historical events. If you like that "the whole world is fighting for power, but I've already seen through it all" kind of cool vibe, choose this one! 🔥Xu Da's direct disciple, the Zhu family's acknowledged "national treasure" and imperial son-in-law, their relationship is incredibly strong. Passionate protection and patriotism. He is Zhu Biao's good brother, Zhu Di's most trusted confidant, and fights alongside Yu Qian and Qi Jiguang. His immortality is a matter of responsibility and sacrifice, the "stabilizing force" of the Ming Dynasty, always there to address any crisis. A top-tier starting position, the inner circle of a dynasty, and the exhilarating feeling of turning the tide. If you crave the experience of being relied upon by the entire royal family and rewriting history alongside the strongest team, this is for you!

43. 93 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 22.5kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves
44. 94 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Concubine-Born Heir's Rise to Power 女穿男，庶房嫡子的逆袭 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Now available as an audiobook with a full cast. [Alternate history] + [Woman transmigrates as a man] + [Born into this world] + [Imperial exams and business in the early story] + [Court politics later on] + [One female lead, with a relatively small role] + [A touch of ensemble cast] + [No golden finger] Xie Chengxi was born into another world as the sixth son of the Xie family, a minor family in Bianjing's Grain Transport Guild. His father was the clan's rejected son, kept under pressure for yea 34.6kReads8.3Score3.9kShelves
45. 95 魂 Reborn as Fang La, I Face 150,000 Song Troops Head-On from the Start 魂穿方腊，开局硬刚十五万宋军 Mu Xin Mugong木辛木公Historical152k WordsOngoing He wakes up in Fang La's body, with Tong Guan's army of 150,000 about to... I have no System. My only golden finger is a thousand years of historical knowledge from the future! The uprising has begun. According to the course of history, I will be executed by dismemberment the following autumn. With nowhere left to turn, I choose a path: divide the troops and march swiftly to seize Zhenjiang Prefecture, clear the land and fortify it, then face Tong Guan's 150,000 elite soldiers head-on and protec 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The new book tells the story of how Fang La forced the Song army to retreat, allowed them to recuperate, turned the tide of the Jingkang Incident, and expanded his territory.

46. 96 历 History Grants Me Immortality, and I Survive to Become an Elder of Every Dynasty 历史赋我长生，我终苟成万朝元老 Pelican Town Resident鹈鹕镇村民Historical721k WordsCompleted [History + Playing It Safe + Transmigration + Lighthearted + Immortality + Shenanigans + Officialdom] (Adapted into a comic drama: The Roaster of Ten Thousand Dynasties: History Granted Me Immortality, So I Say the World Is a Stage) (The rating just opened and will go up, so please don't get scared off!) Gu Chang'an transmigrates into the Great Jing Dynasty and awakens an immortal constitution. To avoid being sliced up for research, he takes on the identity of a sixth-rank court diarist and begi 5.9kReads7.7Score1.1kShelves

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    ✅✅✅This meets the requirements of the question and is not a random recommendation. These three are currently the most popular historical novels. Alternate history is still history. ✅✅✅The first book is about a time traveler who transmigrates to an alternate ancient world and possesses immortality. He works as a critic and a court official, witnessing the rise and fall of dynasties. Later, he goes abroad to establish a religious order, and after several hundred years, he returns to China to cause trouble. Currently, it is set in the Republican era with an emperor. The second book is about the Heavenly Curtain. There are many books of this type, but this one is different. This one is funny and humorous, featuring an emperor who is all-powerful and a dark and turbulent period. The third book has millions of readers... And tens of thousands of people urge for updates every day...

47. 97 天 Sky Screen: Showing Old Zhu the Succession in the Thirty-Fifth Year of Hongwu 天幕：给老朱看洪武三十五年传位 Weiwei Er Chuan唯唯而川Historical1.7M WordsOngoing (Over a million words, plenty to enjoy) Sky screen format + steady updates [Lighthearted Historical Rundown + Emperor Chat Group + Iconic Scenes from Film and TV + Historical Mini-Dramas] [Completed arcs: The 1644 Perspective, 1840, Restore the Ming and Expel the Qing, The Qin Empire, Emperor Wu of Han, The Twin Walls of the Empire, The Great Worthy Teacher, The Prophecy of the Golden Knife, Three Kingdoms, Zhenguan, Huang Chao, The Peaceful Years, Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Restore the So 62.9kReads7.6Score3.4kShelves
48. 98 魏EN The Wei Clan's Cursed Son Becomes Grand Secretary—Now They Beg Me to Return 魏家孽种成首辅，全族跪求我认祖 A Salted Fish in Everyday Life生活中的咸鱼Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as The Wei Fox) [Political Schemes][One Female Lead][Ensemble Cast][The Wei Faction] Condemned from birth, I was given the name Niesheng. On the day I was born, my mother died in childbirth, and my grandfather mourned before the ancestral hall. The whole household looked at me askance, all calling me a disaster star who had stolen another's fate. My biological father hated me like an enemy, my elder half-brother regarded me as an omen of bad luck, and my stepmother hid a knife behind 645kReads9.2Score90.3kShelves
49. 99 重 Reborn in the Three Kingdoms: The Scholar-General Li Sheng 重生三国：儒将李胜 A Taste for Both High and Low雅俗共赏之Historical775k WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + supporting Liu Bei + no System (Not many people are reading this. I'm writing purely out of love, so please leave lots of comments and a good review to give me some motivation. Thank you!) This is a story about an idealist and a group of idealists. 5.8kReads8.5Score499Shelves

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    More than 2,000 people watched it; it's very popular. [Smile]

50. 100 汉 Late Han: Starting as a Village Headman, I Cook Up a Feast 汉末：从亭长开始烹小鲜 Little Brother Who Helps Fund the Raid带投小弟Historical1.7M WordsCompleted (Political intrigue, upright scholars taking on powerful clans, outlaws, historical research, farming, hegemony, cold-weapon battles, a weak System) The story begins in 181, when the protagonist is a low-ranking village head in Beihai, Qingzhou, three years before the Yellow Turban Rebellion. He rises step by step, survives into the chaotic age, and eventually fights to conquer the realm. What makes this book stand out: the officialdom and Confucian scholarship of the late Han, meticulous hist 1.1kReads6.5Score—Shelves

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    If you're tired of wish-fulfillment novels, give this one a try. It's about developing your power starting as a village head.

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