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

1. 101 世 Emperor Chongzhen, Rebuilding China 世祖崇祯，再造华夏 Still Over There还是在那边Historical332k WordsOngoing A history enthusiast who loves the Ming dynasty transmigrates into Zhu Youjian, the last emperor of the Ming. Fortunately, it isn't too late. The famous civil and military officials from history are all still here, and there's still a chance. In this life, the South China Sea will be the Ming's back garden. The Japanese pirates and petty island nations will feel the full force of the dynasty's thunderous army. The Later Jin barbarians and southwestern chieftains will feel the wrath of the Great 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I prefer to call this book the "Veritable Records of Chongzhen," especially the recent dialogue about the Jurchens and Chongzhen's strategies against the Later Jin. It has a strong sense of political intrigue. Huang Taiji is no longer just a stepping stone for Chongzhen; he's a character with a distinct presence. The various power struggles within the Eight Banners are analyzed very well, making it a very engaging read. I highly recommend it. I recently read it, especially the parts about Zhu Chunchen. He rose to the rank of Duke; he was definitely not incompetent. You can call him bad, but he was certainly not stupid. I want to know how Chongzhen dealt with Zhu Chunchen.

2. 102 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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   A promising book. Also known as *The Great Ming's Sea-Suppressing King*. 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 wants to 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, thrives; he saves Empress Ma from 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, ensuring 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...

3. 103 开 The Nation's Doomed from the Start? First, I'll Cuddle My Consort and Take a Nap 开局就要亡国？先搂着妃子睡一觉 Spicy Boiled Fish发烧水煮鱼Historical784k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I had become Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. [Historical what-if] + [Tyrant emperor] + [Everyone is unhinged] + [Subverting expectations] + [Prince of Lanling] + [Feng Xiaolian, displayed in all her glory] Grandson of Gao Huan, son of Gao Zhan, and enemy of Yuwen Yong. The good news: I am the supreme ruler of the realm, with a beauty in my arms. The bad news: I am the notorious tyrant in history, who trusted treacherous 521Reads6.2Score106Shelves

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   This book unfolds from the perspective of Gao Wei, the last emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty, blending elements of historical fiction, the trope of a tyrannical ruler, and a chaotic cast. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a notorious tyrant but secretly plots to reverse the tide of history. Currently, the last 10 reviews all have 4 stars or higher. The history of the Northern Qi Dynasty is incredibly absurd, resulting in a very humorous plot. Historical figures follow the official timeline, and the story features a large harem, many of whom are real historical figures.

4. 104 代 In Place of Jin 代晋 Big Apple大苹果Historical7.4M WordsOngoing This is an age of shining stars, of refined gentlemen and poetry shared over wine. This is the darkest of ages, where life is worthless and corpses pile into mountains. Through the endless night, who will be the light that brings dawn? On this sunken earth, who will save the people? The realm is shared by the Wang and Ma clans. But who will share the realm with me? 11.6kReads8.4Score432Shelves
5. 105 来 Arriving in Southern Ming, an Engineering Student Crushes the Qing and Restores China 来到南明，工科生横扫满清复华夏 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical531k WordsOngoing In the first year of the Hongguang reign, Jiangnan is on the verge of falling. The realm is shattered, and the people are displaced. A modern engineering expert unexpectedly arrives in the storm-tossed chaos of the Southern Ming. The land is divided among warlords, powerful enemies press at its borders, and the old and new dynasties take turns on the stage. He has no peerless martial arts, but he possesses engineering, manufacturing, and scientific knowledge far ahead of his time. He gathers dis 1.1kReads—Score103Shelves

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   Birds have vanished from a thousand mountains, and human tracks have disappeared from ten thousand paths. An old man in a straw hat and raincoat sits alone in a small boat, fishing in the cold river snow.

6. 106 工 An Engineering Student Ventures into the Late Ming 工科小伙闯明末 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A middle-aged bachelor, beaten down by society and thwarted at every turn in the modern world, with no connections to his name but plenty of knowledge and ability, is accidentally transported to the Chongzhen era at the end of the Ming dynasty. Relying on his modern knowledge while adapting to the era’s actual technological and industrial capabilities, he works hard to quietly change history and prevent China’s decline. 2.8kReads7.8Score196Shelves
7. 107 秣 Saddling Up in the Waning Tang Dynasty 秣马残唐 Utterly Useless Little Rookie很废很小白Historical3.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Tang Dynasty and becomes a refugee on the verge of starving to death. The moment Liu Jing opens his eyes, he sees a tragic world of warring fiefdoms, endless conflict, and people living in misery. Corpses litter the land, and for hundreds of miles, not a wisp of cooking smoke rises. Yet he also sees the romance of warhorses and flashing weapons, of heroes with the courage to swallow the world. This is the worst of times, and the best of times. Looking back at t 103.5kReads8.4Score10.3kShelves
8. 108 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
9. 109 四 Fourth Uncle, Are You Going to Pacify the Rebellion in Feng Tian Too? 四叔，你也要奉天靖难？ A Little Bit Vulgar小小俗气Historical452k WordsOngoing In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, the Eastern Palace falls into disarray, and the position of Crown Prince remains undecided. Zhu Yuntong, the legitimate grandson of Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, watches helplessly as his grandfather favors the refined and gentle Zhu Yunwen. He knows that, as a “hardheaded sort,” he has no chance of becoming heir. Rather than let himself be manipulated at court in Nanjing, he decides to request a fief in distant, remote Little Ryukyu. Claiming that he “wishes to d 133Reads—Score104Shelves
10. 110 万 The Tenth Year of Wanli: Taking Up My Post in Liaodong 万历十年：就藩辽东 A Little Bit Vulgar小小俗气Historical1.4M WordsCompleted The tenth year of the Wanli reign was a watershed moment for the Ming Empire. A host of upheavals converged that year, sending the dynasty down a path wholly different from the one laid out by history. Zhang Juzheng, the “Duke of Jiangling,” passed away. With the reformer who had upheld the “Wanli Renaissance” gone, a pillar of the empire collapsed. His unfinished reforms came to an abrupt halt, and old abuses in the bureaucracy returned. Ma Fang, a renowned general on the northern frontier, die 3kReads7.5Score203Shelves
11. 111 我 My Life as Zhao Kuo Has Been Like Walking on Thin Ice 我赵括这一生如履薄冰 Valley of Guixu归墟谷Historical421k WordsOngoing Hello, everyone. I'm the founding master of armchair strategists, your family, Zhao Kuo. I transmigrated right into the Battle of Changping, and the Qin army had already started pushing towers. That god of slaughter Bai Qi was lurking in the bushes, ready to invade my jungle. There was no way I could win! Guys, can I just not go to Changping? My suspicious boss, King Zhao, says no. The Zhao ministers, each with their own agenda, say no. The Zhao people, blindly stirring up trouble, say no. 654Reads8.4Score102Shelves

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    I think this is the best one, a historical novel set in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. It far surpasses ordinary books. A gem.

12. 112 开 From the Start, I Live-Stream the Great Ming, and Huaxia Civilization Leads by Ages 开局直播大明，华夏文明断层领先 Making a Living Is Hard养家糊口不容易Historical1.4M WordsOngoing (This book is not intended to disparage the present or glorify the past. The world I've created is fictional, so please don't conflate it with reality. My goal is to work toward China's rise! Nothing else is intended!) My name is Han Bixing, and I transmigrated into the Ming Dynasty as a fool. Everyone calls me crazy and pelts me with stones because I hold up a battered bronze mirror and talk to the air. They don't know that the other side of the mirror is connected to more than six hundred year 6.7kReads9.3Score633Shelves

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    Just you wait and see, the Ming Dynasty will be completely different.

13. 113 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score432Shelves

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    A super captivating historical novel, absolutely brilliant!

14. 114 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
15. 115 盐 Salt and Iron 盐铁 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical387k WordsCompleted Liaodong is bitterly cold, and salt is worth its weight in gold. To save his parents, young Shen Huai pawns his hairpin for salt. But without a permit, the officials seize it. His father dies in prison, and his mother’s blood stains their doorstep. After a blizzard, he leaves his home behind and follows his uncle, a wandering man of the jianghu, onto the path of the black salt trade. From then on, he is drawn into the fateful abyss of salt and iron, military funds, and political power. At first, 453Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical fantasy novel, and I highly recommend the first one. The writing is excellent, reminiscent of classic works like *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* and *Water Margin*. The logic is rigorous, the plot is tight, and it's very realistic. War, economics, politics, and resources are intricately interwoven, a rare feat for a novel. It avoids time travel, mindless wish fulfillment, overpowered abilities, simplistic plots, romance, and systems—avoiding all clichéd elements. The main plot of the first book so far is as follows: Volume 1 depicts watching a skyscraper rise and fall, culminating in a well-timed political reversal in Chapter 10 with guidance from a master. Volume 2 is filled with the hardships of working-class people struggling to climb the corporate ladder. Volume 3 begins the battles, entering a period of graphic violence and brutal aesthetics. Volume 4, as of now, elevates the world-building further, expanding the map of East Asia, Central Asia, and West Asia, creating a multi-nation, multi-faction geopolitical landscape.

16. 116 明 The Rise of the Late Ming: A Reborn Man’s Celebration 明末崛起：重生者的狂欢 The Eighth Sea第八海Historical3.8M WordsCompleted What should you do after arriving in the late Ming dynasty? The last unified feudal dynasty founded by the Han people was already nearing its end. Productivity was low, there was no industry, most people couldn't even read, and there was a severe imbalance between men and women. The only solution was to give the people land so they could eat their fill, then build schools where children could learn to read and do arithmetic. Next, establish a system that could be continuously improved, rebuild p 786Reads8.0Score109Shelves

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    For those who hate chasing updates or fear a disappointing ending, come and read this! A thrilling novel about the struggle for supremacy in the late Ming Dynasty, 3.8 million words long and completely finished, with no frustrating plot twists, read it all in one go!

17. 117 明 Late Ming: Stop Rushing Me! This Governor Just Wants to Slack Off 明末：别催了！我这巡抚只想摸鱼 Tipsy Steps Through the Mortal World微醉踏红尘Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Chen Du, a modern office drone, transmigrated into the late Ming Dynasty as the son of a Sichuan merchant. He spent all forty thousand taels of silver he had just to buy an easy government post in Zhejiang, where he could lie flat and stay alive. But Chongzhen issued an order transferring him straight to Shanxi, making him governor of the province: a northern frontier death trap that his predecessor had failed to escape despite submitting seventeen resignation letters. Beacon fires blazed acros 725Reads—Score123Shelves

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    Sharing a niche, realistic masterpiece about the late Ming Dynasty: *The Late Ming Dynasty: Stop Rushing! I, the Governor, Just Want to Slack Off*. Too many mindless, wish-fulfillment novels on the market portray the chaos of the late Ming Dynasty in a superficial way. This book is completely different, with solid historical research. The protagonist's cheat ability only summons a famous historical general once; afterwards, it completely returns to realism. There are no mindless power-ups, no harem elements, and no clichéd plot devices. It meticulously depicts the internal and external difficulties during the Chongzhen era, and every line is filled with the powerless struggles of ordinary people and officials in a chaotic world. It's suitable for readers who prefer serious late Ming history and dislike fast-paced, superficial novels. The pacing isn't too slow, but it gets better with each reading. Definitely worth a read.

18. 118 东 The Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms 东周列国志 Feng Menglong冯梦龙Historical677k WordsCompleted More than five hundred years of upheaval in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods unfold in this book! The Zhou royal house declined and the feudal lords rose. The Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period took turns dominating, while the Seven Warring States fought for control of the Central Plains. From the brief hegemony of Duke Zhuang of Zheng to Duke Huan of Qi uniting the feudal lords; from Wu Zixu’s quest for revenge to the battle of wits between Sun Bin and Pang Juan; from 83Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    History books need to be written in simple and interesting language to be engaging. Check out these!

19. 119 这 This Han Dynasty Is So Fascinating (7-Volume Set) 这个汉朝太有意思了（全7册） Zhu Yaohui朱耀辉Historical1.4M WordsCompleted This Han Dynasty Was So Interesting begins with Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Han dynasty, and covers more than four hundred years of history, ending with Emperor Xian’s abdication. The complete series consists of seven volumes, published in two parts. The first part includes the first four volumes, beginning with the Chu-Han Contention and ending with Wang Mang’s usurpation of the Han. The second part includes the final three volumes, beginning with Liu Xiu’s uprising and ending with Ca 1.2kReads9.5Score274Shelves
20. 120 大 The Rise and Fall of the Tang Dynasty: Three Hundred Years (7-Book Set) 大唐兴亡三百年（全七册） Wang Jueren王觉仁Historical1.5M WordsCompleted More entertaining than The Book of Tang, more accessible than Zizhi Tongjian, and more reliable than Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: an addictive, complete history of the Tang dynasty's 300 years. If you want to learn about Tang history, this is all you need! Recommended by the popular book program Luo Ji Thinking! The Tang dynasty was a great era that people have long admired, but its nearly 300 years of tangled history can be daunting. The official histories, The Book of Tang and Zizhi 5.1kReads9.6Score1kShelves
21. 121 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; it has no system, but it's not mindless either.

22. 122 穿 I Transmigrate into Emperor Zhenzong of Song and Execute Kou Zhun from the Start 穿成宋真宗，开局先斩寇准 Chubby Tangerine Agu肥橘阿咕Historical1.2M WordsCompleted If you asked me, “If you transmigrated into Emperor Zhenzong of the Song dynasty, what would you do?” Obviously, I'd shoot Xiao Daling, that hapless fool, dead with one arrow, then anger Xiao Yanyan, that old witch, to death; recover Yanyun, capture Shangjing, punch the Liao dynasty and kick Western Xia, annex Dali, destroy Jiaozhi, keep a Goryeo maid on my left and trample a Japanese slave underfoot on my right. Better yet, I'd ambush the Arabs on land and openly plunder the red-haired devils o 1.7kReads7.3Score104Shelves

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    If you like the Song Dynasty and are looking forward to a story about a powerful and decisive Song Dynasty, feel free to read a sample! 😊

23. 123 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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    Your Majesty has arrived!

24. 124 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Zhou Yu Reincarnated as Jia Lian 红楼之周瑜穿成贾琏 Dreams Come True 2001梦想成真2001Historical2.2M WordsOngoing This novel is for both male and female readers. I'm a fan of Zhou Yu from the CCTV version of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and in this alternate world, I let my idol unite Europe, Asia, and Africa. Zhou Yu transmigrates into the frail Jia Lian. He plans to save the Twelve Beauties and restore the Jia family, but Emperor Cao Cao grows so suspicious of him that all he can do is lie flat. But he can't die! If he kicks the bucket, Cao Cao, Cao Zhi, and Liu Zhen will all have to join him. The big 1.7kReads9.5Score192Shelves

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    If you come and see, won't it become popular?

25. 125 西 Fierce as Xifeng Liquor 西凤烈 Cooking Green Plums in a Dream梦煮青梅Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A modern special forces instructor dies heroically on a mission. When he opens his eyes again, he has become Liu Qi, the son of a military family in the Northern Song dynasty. The story starts at full throttle: a bloody battle at Zangdi River, where the heavily armored Iron Kite cavalry charges forward like a steel torrent, crushing the Song army. Just as the commander’s banner is about to fall and the commander’s son lies near death, a soul from a thousand years in the future quietly awakens. T 7.2kReads9.2Score882Shelves
26. 126 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

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    The history of Water Margin in the late Northern Song Dynasty [laughing][laughing][laughing]

27. 127 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
28. 128 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
29. 129 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
30. 130 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 hope you'll enjoy this masterpiece, *The Roar of the Northern Frontier*. A classic example of the alternate history genre, watch as a time-traveling special forces instructor rises to the top and achieves his dream.

31. 131 救 Help! This Lousy System Is Making Me Found a Sect! 救命！这破系统让我开宗立派！ The Crying of Xiao Xiao萧萧之鸣Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world as a sickly man, the male lead triggers a System: if he fails to save twenty people within three years, he’ll die of his illness. He sets off on a journey to save people, meeting one lovely confidante after another along the way. In the end, he’s forced to found a sect and finds his happy ending. (This is not a cultivation novel.) The premise is fairly fresh, leaving behind the traditional level-up-and-fight-monsters formula. The protagonist is frail at firs 35.6kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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    Fictional historical novels, martial arts novels, and political intrigue novels.

32. 132 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 5.6kReads—Score492Shelves

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    With this book, historical fiction has come to an end. "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a nearly one-million-word novel that will be completed in mid-September. It's not mindless or simplistic; the characters are brilliantly developed. I recommend reading the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author provides a summary of the entire novel, which will aid your reading. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me in the face! The author's writing is amazing, with a grand scope, ingenious plot, lofty ideals, profound thoughts, solid knowledge, deep cultural foundation, and top-notch political intrigue. ◦ Political intrigue highlights: The entire book focuses on overt strategies; Li Ke and Li Shimin are both players and pawns in a game. ◦ Character highlights: Qin Qiong's satisfying ending distinguishes it from traditional tragic historical novels; the characters are well-developed. ◦ Guarantee of the work: A complete one-million-word novel with no unresolved plot holes, all foreshadowing resolved, and no rushed ending.

33. 133 大 The Ming Dynasty at Sunset 大明日落 The Long River Flows into the Sea长河入海流Historical1.5M WordsOngoing The Ming Dynasty! The end of the Ming! Chen Feng establishes a power base between two mountains, keeping a low profile as he develops. When he runs out of money, he raids the Tartars! He grows stronger little by little, waiting for the day he can soar to greatness and build a prosperous dynasty where everyone has enough to eat! The Ming Dynasty! The Ming era! The end of the Ming! 12.7kReads7.0Score1.2kShelves

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    Travel through history, to the late Ming Dynasty, and vie for control of the Central Plains.

34. 134 重 Reborn in 1988: The Soviet Union Helps Me Become a Billionaire 重生88，苏联助我成首富 Riding a Donkey骑驴Urban1.9M WordsCompleted Chen Weimin, a former international trader, is reborn just before the Soviet Union's collapse. How much for a secondhand GAZ military off-roader? Seventy electronic watches. What's a Soviet pure-wool military overcoat worth? One denim outfit gets you eight coats. How much for a 450-ton-capacity Minsk truck? Five million rubles. How much for five million tons of high-grade iron ore concentrate? Bring baijiu to trade. How much for the Gorky Automobile Plant? Sorry, I only want canned goods and bai 43.2kReads7.9Score4.5kShelves
35. 135 明 Late Ming Qinhuai: New Songs from the Flower Boat Shake the Realm 明末秦淮：花船新曲震山河 Zhe Yuan喆元Ancient Romance438k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate Into a Deadly Predicament + Cheat Space + Strong Female Lead Building a Business] The moment I opened my eyes, I’d crushed the son of a Ming official, and a knife was already at my throat! Luckily, a scar on my wrist concealed a modern laboratory. A stun gun took down the brute, and I even had a bar management manual! Other people transmigrate and get caught up in palace intrigue. I went to the Qinhuai River and brought a run-down pleasure boat back to life. The girls from the lowe 102Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 136 想 I Want You All to Eat Your Fill, but You Want Me to Be Emperor 想让你们吃饱，你们想让我当皇帝 My Name Is Xu Junda我叫徐俊大Ancient Romance124k WordsOngoing [No CP + A little political intrigue. This story has no CP, but there will be children. It’s still set in a historical world where the family and the state are intertwined. The level of development and production makes anything else unrealistic, and it wouldn’t suit the setting.] Excerpt: “What’s your name?” Her eyes looked disdainful, but her actions said otherwise: she drank it all in one go. “I am of the Zhao clan.” Shen Sinan pursed her lips. “Oh, Young Master Zhao. What are you here for?” Z 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It looks great.

37. 137 我 After Reaching Max Level in the Wasteland, I Transmigrated to a Famine Year and Became Empress 我在废土满级后，穿越荒年当女帝 Zhuye竹野Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted A satisfying infrastructure-building power fantasy, not a matriarchal-world story. Ruan Xiang, ruler of the largest base in the wasteland, transmigrated into one of the refugees fleeing famine in ancient times. Finding water, irrigating fields, building filtration ponds, making bricks and building kilns, teaching people to read, pressing oil… To survive better, Ruan Xiang gathered every worker she could. Until she discovered that the imperial court was growing weak, the ministers were afraid 9.6kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
38. 138 大 The Great Song’s Industrial Liangshan 大宋之工业梁山 Zhe Yuan喆元Historical230k WordsCompleted A collection of trope-defying scenes: Wu Song doesn’t fight a tiger; he’s a righteous man from Hangzhou in the historical records. Ximen Qing isn’t some domineering CEO, but a shy top student devoted to medical research. And there’s more: Hu Sanniang isn’t a bold heroine of the martial world, but an artsy young woman. What about Pan Jinlian? As it turns out, she’s the little maid who follows Sanniang around... Wang Yifan transmigrates to a different Liangshan. Watch as he stirs up a storm of blo 77Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 139 穿 Transmigrating to the Han Dynasty: Survival in the Wilderness 穿越大汉之绝地求生 Han Xidi寒兮帝Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted Other people farm, run businesses, happen to meet powerful people, and have everything go their way. Why is it that when she farms, she's struggling to survive and nearly starving to death? Oh no, what is she supposed to do after transmigrating when she doesn't have any farming skills? Help me, little brother! How do you get enough to eat after transmigrating? Asking online! Urgent! 2kReads8.9Score179Shelves
40. 140 穿 Transmigrating to the Early Tang Dynasty to Build a Different Kind of Golden Age 穿越初唐打造另类盛世 Zhe Yuan喆元Historical790k WordsCompleted [On the Bloody Night at Xuanwu Gate, He Crashed Through History in an Off-Road RV] An earthquake in Tibet tore open space and time, sending retired combat engineer Yao Kem in and his vehicle tumbling into the ninth year of Wude. Before Xuanwu Gate, Li Shimin’s sword was aimed at the crown prince. The cold gleam of its edge met the roar of the diesel engine as Yao’s vehicle surged forward. As drones skimmed over Chang’an, the lost bronze gears of the Mohists meshed perfectly with the patterns o 302Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 141 九 Chronicles of the Nine Provinces 九洲风云录 Pepper-Salt Mushrooms椒盐蘑菇啊Historical230k WordsOngoing A historical novel set in the late Ming, from the fifth year of the Tianqi reign to the end of the Chongzhen reign. First, this is not a wish-fulfillment novel. The book focuses on recreating the customs and everyday life of the era. Second, aside from the characters needed to move the protagonist’s story forward, most of the characters closely reflect historical fact. The customs, daily life, and even prices mentioned in the novel have all been researched. In the later stages, the protagonist w 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two books... *Langya* needs no introduction; it's like drinking strong liquor, incredibly exciting. However, its downside is that sometimes the logic becomes illogical in the midst of the thrill, like remembering dozens or even hundreds of mistakes made by the Minister of State, or the flawless calculations. *Nine Provinces*, on the other hand, is like sipping fine tea—logically sound, well-written, and insightful. Its drawbacks are a slow pace, too many ensemble characters, and too many subplots. Like *Game of Thrones*, sometimes just when you're getting into it, it abruptly jumps to another storyline.

42. 142 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 novel.

43. 143 盟 The Mengjin Crossing 盟津渡 Facing South from the Mountain朝山南Historical267k WordsCompleted Also known as The Awakening of the Ferry Boy. Wu Heyuan, a young man from a Yellow River ferry crossing, suffers the massacre of his entire family, and his younger sister goes missing. After delivering a letter to the Weishui Alliance for a mysterious stranger, he becomes Jiang Shang’s disciple and embarks on a path of political intrigue. When his sister is trained to become an enemy nation’s assassin, when his beloved tastes poison to save him from the brink of death, and when his master gives —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This historical novel is quite good; the plot is full of twists and turns, and the writing is delicate.

44. 144 宣 Chronicles of the Xuanhe Era 宣和风云录 Resting Cloud休息的云Historical518k WordsOngoing Turmoil in the imperial palace, factional struggles among the officials. The Tanguts are divided, while the Jurchens watch like prowling tigers. A true man’s heart remains steel to the very end. Let me test my hand and mend the rift in the heavens. I’ll summon the Milky Way’s celestial waves and scour the northwest clean of the barbarians’ sands! The storm is raging. 51Reads—Score107Shelves
45. 145 天 Sky Screen: Ranking the Ten Greatest Emperors of All Time 天幕：盘点十大千古一帝 Egg Little Tornado鸡蛋小龙卷Historical84k WordsOngoing Zhu Yuanzhang: I started out with nothing but a bowl, drove out the northern invaders, and restored China. Just look at how impressive my achievements are. Ying Zheng: I founded a unified empire, conquered the Six States, standardized vehicles and script. Naturally, I’m number one… 434Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Chang'an has fallen, the emperor has fled west, and the country is shattered! The next chapter will depict the heartbreaking farewell at Mawei Slope! The most tragic end for an emperor in history—what will become of Yang Guifei? As the title suggests: 🔥Suffocatingly frustrating! A sure victory through defense, yet forced to her death? Emperors throughout history collectively break down in anger, cursing Li Longji! Why? [Heart]

46. 146 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 615Reads8.3Score130Shelves

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    A landmark book for Tomato

47. 147 杀 Killing Enemies Makes Me Stronger: I’m Cheating in the Three Kingdoms 杀敌就变强：我在三国开挂了 Blue-Haired Beast Who Loves the Swan喜欢白鹄的蓝毛巨兽Historical675k WordsCompleted On the frontier in the late Han dynasty, a seventeen-year-old youth from a fortified manor unexpectedly awakens the “God of Slaughter System.” Each kill earns attribute points, and the stronger the enemy, the greater the reward! Others train in martial arts for ten years and still can't match him killing a single commandant. Others study military strategy for years and still can't match him cutting down one famous general. Martial prowess, command, intelligence: invest points to grow stronger, a 4.1kReads8.3Score282Shelves

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    This is a good Three Kingdoms-themed novel with a data-driven plot. The five dimensions of the character are martial prowess, intelligence, leadership, politics, and charisma. It also incorporates a significant amount of historical knowledge, making the setting quite rigorous. The protagonist starts in a remote border region, the logic is decent, and there aren't too many flaws; it falls into the "power fantasy" category. The protagonist is a native of the area, his growth is commendable, and he possesses strong military abilities. A safe and enjoyable read!

48. 148 开 Weapons Delivered from the Start: I Use Japanese Pirates as Test Subjects 开局送武器，我拿倭寇做实验 Young Ah Hui少年阿辉Historical245k WordsCompleted On the day I transmigrated, I caught Japanese pirates bullying my sister-in-law. The System popped up: [Option One: Swear brotherhood with the pirates. Reward: Japanese sword-drawing skills after two and a half years of practice] [Option Two: Pretend to be blind and run. Reward: One motorized tricycle] [Option Three: Rescue my sister-in-law. Reward: One pistol] I chose option three and shot a pirate dead. I thought I was on my way to the top of the world from then on... Until I ran into thre 26Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 149 流 The Rogue Son-in-Law: The Empress's Courtier 流氓赘婿：女帝裙下臣 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical3.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a fictional world, I became a lowly live-in son-in-law. I’d planned to drink tea, fish, flirt with women, listen to opera, and enjoy a laid-back life, but... “Husband, help me!” “Dear son-in-law, help me!” “Young master, help me!” “Beloved minister, help me!” Fine, I guess I won’t be able to relax. It’s up to me to protect this realm. So Zhou Yuan investigates major cases, reforms the bureaucracy, suppresses rebellions, opens sea routes, and expands the frontier... He t 31.5kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves
50. 150 悍 Rugged Soldier! From Conscription to Conquering the Central Plains 悍卒！从壮丁开始逐鹿中原 Da Long Xiong A大垄兄啊Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [Red Fruit Search: Embers Across the Nine Provinces, animated and short dramas! Now translated overseas and available on all major international platforms!] [A print edition has been signed, so read on with confidence] [Rousing warfare] [Intricate power struggles] [Decisive and ruthless] [Ensemble cast competing for supremacy] Transmigration isn't an everyday occurrence. It's one deadly step after another. Brewing liquor, making ice, refining salt: these profitable businesses are all tied to pol 208.4kReads8.5Score9.3kShelves

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