Historical Masterpieces 历史精品小说

1. 101 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 predicaments during the Chongzhen era, with every line 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 as you read on.

2. 102 刀 Blade! Blade! Blade!! 刀！刀！刀！！ Lai Xinzhang赖信章Historical81k WordsCompleted The furnace glows, now dim, now bright; one pull of the bellows makes ghosts and gods take fright. Forty pounds of hammering cannot break it; seventy-two cuts bring the royal court to its knees. Blood fills the fish-scale pattern; the blade cleaves through the icy stone steps. This Severing Flow saber still hasn’t finished tempering! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's great. The language is fluent, the writing is light and easy, and it's a very good reading experience.

3. 103 霸 Conquer Wu 霸吴 Cheng Shenyu程神雨Historical380k WordsOngoing I’m confident the ratings will definitely rise~~ [Spring and Autumn period + unification + Wu and Yue + no System + multiple heroines] My father, King Helu of Wu, routed the coalition of seven states at Jifu and seized Zhoulai, turning the tide in the war between Wu and Chu. He secured his throne through the plans of Zhuan Zhu and Yao Li, captured Zhuiji in the south, and took the cities of Shu, Liu, and Qian in succession. He allied with Cai and Tang, becoming leader of the feudal lords. Person 17.6kReads7.3Score2.2kShelves

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   I recommend a good historical novel from the Spring and Autumn Period.

4. 104 让 I Told You to Tutor the Crown Prince, Not Teach Him to Rebel 让你教太子，没让你教太子谋反 Jiu Yue Chu Ba玖玥初芭Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Terminally ill, I obtained the Crown Prince's Companion System. If I'm supposed to teach the Crown Prince, then I might as well teach him how to rebel. Your Majesty, please address the Crown Prince as emperor! Back in the Xuanwu Gate Incident, His Highness the Crown Prince fought his way through a hail of blades and spears. Pull yourself together and don't disgrace yourself! Just do it! 34.6kReads7.9Score2.1kShelves
5. 105 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14kReads8.3Score890Shelves

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   It rivals the quality of classic political intrigue works, with delicate psychological portrayals and a strong sense of immersion!

6. 106 大 Great Ming: From Humble Beginnings to Duke of the Highest Rank 大明：从寒门到超品公爵 Old Liu Who Loves Telling Stories爱讲故事的老刘Historical938k WordsCompleted Lin Wenyuan, a modern scholar of Ming history, died suddenly and awoke in Suzhou in the fifth year of Hongzhi, inhabiting Shen Yan, a penniless orphan whose parents were dead and who was near death with a raging fever. From the start, he was caught in the great Su-Song flood recorded in the history books. He used a dream from his “father” to report the disaster, traded his mother’s keepsakes for food, and plugged the walls with plant ash. Even in desperate straits, his talent began to shine. At 73Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Respect for history, an absolute masterpiece

7. 107 历 History Was Supposed to Be Like This 历史本应该是这样的 A Loser's Raving Fantasy失败者的狂想Historical220k WordsOngoing Gu Zhan, a billionaire CEO, is bound to a Historical Correction System that lets him descend into the bodies of key figures across the dynasties. Beginning with the Change at Shaqiu, he repeatedly corrects disastrous decisions and turns the nation's fortunes around. He seeks no fame in the history books. He only wants to spare the people from war and keep China from taking the wrong path. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Different historical texts

8. 108 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! In the next chapter, the heartbreaking farewell at Mawei Slope will unfold! The most tragic end for an emperor in history, what will become of Yang Guifei?

9. 109 明 A History of the Ming Palace 明代宫闱史 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical734k WordsCompleted Venture deep into the palace to explore the love and hatred between emperors and their consorts; delve into history and discover the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you understand the palace. Understand the palace, and you understand history. Understand history, and the realities of the world become clear. Palace romances are an important branch of traditional historical fiction. 40.9kReads9.6Score710Shelves

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   Profound historical and cultural heritage

10. 110 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score256Shelves

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    Great historical article

11. 111 宋 The History of the Song Dynasty’s Imperial Court 宋代宫闱史 Xu Muxi许慕羲Historical607k WordsCompleted Drawing on official histories, unofficial accounts, and folk legends, this work offers a profound portrayal of the emperor's emotional world alongside a detailed depiction of life in the palace. It vividly recreates the lives of emperors and empresses in the secluded inner palace, while also offering readers interested in history clues to follow. 2.5kReads9.4Score321Shelves
12. 112 癫 The Mad Little Daoist 癫狂小道长 Merciless Fire and Water Qilin水火无情麒麟Eastern Fantasy290k WordsOngoing At the very start of Volume Two, "The Secret Realm of Guixu" On his first day in the mortal realm, the Heavenly Venerable was kidnapped by the System. [Ding! Bound to the Ten Thousand Demons World-Suppressing Pagoda. Mission: Unmask the true identity of the "Great Emperor Zhenwu."] The Heavenly Venerable sneered. "I am Heaven itself. Who dares kidnap me?" That was until he spotted his grinning secretary, Fei Yang, hiding an identical System jade slip in his sleeve. The Holy Mother gave a co 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Buried with layers of historical mysteries, tomb raiding and exploration, revealing the secrets of the ancient tomb's Huangyang collage, the adaptation of the Chu-Han divine throne is so imaginative, breaking free from the framework of fantasy novels, truly novel and skillful~~

13. 113 中 Party Struggles Throughout Chinese History 中国历代党争 Wang Tongling王桐龄Historical151k WordsCompleted Chinese Factional Struggles Through the Ages is a history of power struggles between factions, between factions and imperial authority, and between individuals. Using strategy as its thread and history as its fabric, it recounts a host of tangled stories. Covering three thousand years of factional strife, from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods through the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the book details major events, rises and falls, triumphs and humiliations, and 302Reads7.7Score100Shelves
14. 114 异 A World of Exotic Blossoms 异世繁花 Si Baifeng思白凤Historical757k WordsOngoing The court is rife with intrigue, fragrant secrets linger behind closed doors, and the bustling streets conceal fortunes. Power struggles in a chaotic age intertwine with refined fragrances and elegance. Making his way in an unfamiliar world, Gu Ziying cultivates a garden of blossoms amid the cut and thrust of political scheming. From a down-and-out prince trapped in a predicament, he steadily advances toward the crown prince's path, protecting those dear to him, bringing order to the court, and 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Everyone was waiting for him to fall from grace, but he secretly laid out a grand scheme to devour the world in another realm.

15. 115 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 757Reads9.6Score—Shelves
16. 116 水 Water Margin: Reborn in Zhu Biao, I Came Home to Find My Entire Family Slaughtered 水浒：魂穿祝彪，出门被屠灭满门 Fog Rising on a Snowy Day雪天起雾Historical292k WordsOngoing Zhang Yu was a new office worker who didn’t even dare talk back to his team leader. One cup of coffee during overtime sent him into the world of Water Margin. When he woke up, he was galloping on horseback through a rainstorm in the late Northern Song Dynasty. Behind him were Liangshan Marsh’s pursuers. He carried Zhu Biao’s wounds, and his mind was filled with the bloody images from the massacre of the Zhu family estate: people hoisted into the air on spears, hacked into three pieces by battle- 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is well written.

17. 117 四 Four Winds Valley 四风谷 Hua Chongnian花衝年Historical309k WordsCompleted Zheng Wuyang, a poor farmer with an upright nature, provoked the powerful in a moment of anger and brought ruin upon his entire family. He died with bitter resentment amid the flames. His wronged spirit lingered, but somehow a Taoist priest from Four Winds Valley brought him back to life and gave him a treasured sword, allowing him to slay every villain that very night and exact his revenge. Yet even after avenging his family, Zheng Wuyang felt no relief, only endless confusion. To help him find 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The characters' emotions are nuanced, and the content is of high quality, making it worth watching.

18. 118 北 Looking North to Yan and Yun 北望燕云 Bai Yulong, Who Loves Tuancha Tea爱吃团茶的白玉龙Historical393k WordsOngoing He transmigrates to the Five Dynasties with nothing but a rusty blade from the start. No System, no old master in his head, just a thousand years of historical knowledge added to his mind. Shi Jingtang betrays his people and becomes the Khitan’s lackey, the Khitan eye the land hungrily, and the Later Jin court is utterly corrupt. He fights bandits, seizes territory, opens border markets, and trains elite troops. From squad leader to military commissioner, from military commissioner to... emperor 203Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's not bad, I hope the author finishes it soon.

19. 119 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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    I'm waiting for a reminder to update, then I'll go to sleep!

20. 120 辽 The Iron Cavalry of Liaodong 辽东铁骑 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical286k WordsCompleted In the winter of 1580, when Nurhaci scattered his grandfather’s ashes into the Hun River with his own hands, Li Chengliang was at a training ground a hundred miles away, shooting a rebel general through the throat with a single arrow. The frigid land of Liaodong had always believed in one law: the strong prey on the weak. Li Chengliang, a descendant of a military family who had yet to make his mark even as he approached forty, finally saw his fortunes turn while his wife and children went hungry 435Reads7.0Score—Shelves
21. 121 大 Great Ming's First Female Marshal 大明第一女军侯 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical319k WordsCompleted She was the peerless woman warrior of the Great Ming, riding a thousand miles along the road of loyal souls. Standing six feet one inch tall, she defeated the Qing armies and crushed the bandit rebels, earning great renown for her loyalty and courage to the Wei family and the state. She was the only woman in history to be honored with a separate biography as a celebrated general of a dynasty in the official histories. She humbled Dorgon and fought bloody battles against Hong Taiji. Her beauty wa 399Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 122 大 Turbulent Times in the Great Tang: Guo Ziyi 大唐风云之郭子仪 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical843k WordsCompleted Guo Ziyi’s Four-Dynasty Survival Guide In a command tent on a snowy night, 58-year-old Guo Ziyi takes on An Lushan’s 150,000 rebels with just 30,000 battered troops. He single-handedly props up the tottering Tang Dynasty, yet survives power struggles across four reigns to become a legend: a man whose achievements could overshadow his sovereign, yet never arouse his sovereign’s suspicion! Born into the Guo clan of Taiyuan and a top graduate of the military examinations, Guo Ziyi spends more than 889Reads6.5Score102Shelves
23. 123 龙 Wei Qing, the Flying General of Dragon City 龙城飞将卫青 Interesting Plantain有趣的車前子Historical490k WordsCompleted From an illegitimate stable boy to Grand Marshal of Weiyang Palace! From a lowly horse groom in the Marquis of Pingyang’s household to the Han dynasty’s great warrior who swept the Xiongnu from the field, Wei Qing’s life is an iron-blooded legend of a man rising from humble beginnings. He launched a surprise attack on Longcheng, ending a century of setbacks for Han forces against the Xiongnu; reclaimed the Hetao region, extending the frontier by a thousand li and securing the Han dynasty’s north 3.6kReads6.9Score151Shelves
24. 124 唐 A Soldier's Journey at the End of the Tang Dynasty 唐末从军行 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The Tang dynasty was at the height of its glory, yet its political failings could only be reversed by a hero of the ages. As the saying goes, rise and fall are governed by fate, and after reaching its peak, prosperity must decline. After three hundred years of glory and turmoil, the magnificent Tang dynasty finally crumbled. That year, Chen Congjin arrived in this world. He would bring this chaotic era to an end. 129.8kReads9.0Score13.7kShelves
25. 125 沧 Lone Loyalty in the Vast Sea 沧海孤忠 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Historical824k WordsOngoing The Solitary Loyalist of the Vast Sea: The Complete Biography of Zheng Chenggong is a heroic elegy that delves deep into the heart and probes the soul. This book seeks to go beyond a simple tale of monument-building and portray a real man struggling amid the upheavals of his age. He was the son of a pirate, of mixed Chinese and Japanese heritage, and a Confucian scholar with the world in his heart. He was the "Lord of the Imperial Surname," personally named by the Longwu Emperor, and a lone mini 88Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    A rare and excellent history book. It's a novel that respects history, filled with vivid historical scenes. Through the words, you feel as if you've stepped into that magnificent and turbulent era. 👍

26. 126 1 Another Spring of the 1977 College Entrance Exam 1977年高考又一春 Young Master Xiaoxiao孝孝公子Modern Romance3.6M WordsOngoing [A story-driven take on history. Note: There is no single fixed protagonist. Multiple leads reflect the changes of the era and offer a full picture of the 1977 restoration of the college entrance exam.] [The story focuses on several main characters: Hu Wei and Wang Ting, Pan Xia, and Lu Xiaoyun. Their stories weave in and out according to the timeline. If you prefer to follow one character at a time, you can read their chapters in sequence for a complete biography. The other characters may only 5.4kReads8.0Score399Shelves

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    In 1977, the harsh winter ended, and spring thunder rumbled. The college entrance examination, suspended for ten years, resumed. A single exam paper pierced the light of destiny for millions of ordinary people. Here we see educated youth rooted in the countryside, students from impoverished families who had endured hardship, young people burdened with family responsibilities, parents burdened with guilt, and neighbors upholding their conscience. Some studied diligently by lamplight in mud-brick houses, some persevered in their ideals amidst gossip, some fought for quotas and future prospects, and some maintained their integrity amidst the coldness and warmth of human relationships. There were no unrealistic rags-to-riches stories, only the struggles and passions of ordinary people; no one-dimensional characters, only the stubbornness and pursuit of every ordinary person under the torrent of the times. This was the college entrance examination for a generation, and even more so, the rebirth of a nation. Recreating the passionate years with the realism of the era, and writing an epic of struggle with vivid portraits, "The 1977 College Entrance Examination: Another Spring" reveals every glimmer of light in that era.

27. 127 大 Great Ming: I Shake the Divine Aid in Changle to Help Zheng He Sail West 大明：我在长乐摇神助郑和下西洋 Clear Breeze, Bright Moon清风明月朗Historical816k WordsCompleted In the early years of the Yongle reign, Zheng He prepares to sail west across the oceans. Xie Yifeng, a young man from Changle, is guided by his ancestor's divine consciousness as he transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty, becoming the only “Maritime Silk Road medium” able to awaken Fuzhou's heroic spirits. Knowing full well how difficult it will be to withstand the dangers of the open sea, Zheng He sincerely asks Xie Yifeng for help. Carrying two great treasures, the Fujian Mountains and River 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Excellent novels derived from history✌️

28. 128 莽 Chronicles of the Wilds 莽丛记 Wang Hu王胡Historical386k WordsCompleted [Wuxia chivalry + the nation in peril + torn between loyalty and righteousness + a tragic song of a turbulent age] The first volume of The Record of the Wilds, winner of the Best Long-Form Book Award at Legends Ancient and Modern, is set amid the Song-Jin wars and paints a vivid portrait of ordinary people caught up in the tides of history. It captures the essence of classical storytelling without sacrificing dramatic force: the wandering swordsman Yan Sheng rescues a secret envoy and obtains a 398Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    The historical novel of martial arts and political intrigue, *Mang Cong Ji*, is divided into two parts. The first part, with the spirit of *Water Margin*, depicts the lives of a group of wandering knights-errant in the late Northern Song Dynasty, their choices and intertwined fates in a decadent world, portraying the personalities, backgrounds, and experiences of various characters, both major and minor, and depicting the class relations of feudal society, people's struggles against fate, and their pursuit of ideals. It also portrays how these characters, with different temperaments, ideologies, and even factions, are intertwined through a series of events, their social ideals clashing and reflecting the diverse spiritual aspects of people in feudal society. The second part, reminiscent of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, uses delicate strokes to place these characters within a single "political regime," deeply exploring their internal struggles, self-redemption, and the placement of their ideals within the vortex of power struggles. This is the first part.

29. 129 大 Great Song: A Max-Level Master Saves Li Qingzhao from the Start 大宋：满级大佬开局救了李清照 Northern Shu Chef北蜀庖人Historical277k WordsOngoing [Max-level power crushing the world below + fiercely protective pure love + unconventional wish-fulfillment + time-and-space mystery] Lu Yun, a max-level powerhouse from the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, opened his eyes and found himself in a blazing festival fire in the Yuanfu era of the Song. A thousand-jin beam came crashing down over his head. He raised a hand and smacked it into a shower of splinters. The Imperial Guards fled in disarray through the streets. He pulled a young lady out 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A high-quality historical novel, please support!

30. 130 贞 Zhenguan: The Princess Is Too Young, So I'll Raise Her First 贞观：公主太小，我先养着 Northern Shu Chef北蜀庖人Historical1.8M WordsOngoing After sighing over the tragic fate of Princess Jinyang, Li Chengyao, the young owner of a neighborhood supermarket, suddenly transmigrates into the Tang Dynasty as its most forgettable, laid-back prince. Fight for the throne? Not even a dog would do that! He has just one goal: lie flat and, while he's at it, save a few princesses whose tragic fates have always bothered him. From the start, a nine-link puzzle brings a smile to the bedridden Princess Jinyang. A casual word from him nips Princess 185Reads6.8Score150Shelves
31. 131 洗 The Years of Peace After the Smoke Cleared: Tales From the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 洗去狼烟太平年：五代十国那些事 Laughter in the Distant Rosy Clouds天边远霞笑Historical315k WordsOngoing A chaotic age that transmigrators can’t flee fast enough, and a stage that power-hungry schemers dream of taking over. After the Great Tang Company went bankrupt, the realm entered “free enterprise” mode. Over fifty-three years, fifteen “CEOs” took turns at the top, serving an average of three and a half years apiece. This isn’t history. It’s a massive power struggle with a brutally low survival rate. [Profiles of the Main Players] • Zhu Wen (the Gambler): Went from “flexible employment” at the 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not bad, Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

32. 132 明 A Low-Ranking Official in a Late Ming County Town 明末县城小吏 I Won't Change My Pen Name Until I Lose Thirty Jin不瘦三十斤不改笔名Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [In the Seventh Year of Tianqi, I Rewrite My Fate by Becoming a Low-Ranking Clerk] In the seventh year of Tianqi, I transmigrated into the body of cannon fodder drafted in Liaodong. Refuse to go to Liaodong, and I die. Go to Liaodong, and death is almost certain. To stay alive, I took a desperate gamble and infiltrated the county yamen, starting out as the lowest-ranking clerk. No System, no golden finger, no memories from a past life to help me. I had only my own courage and an instinct for su 10.4kReads7.6Score847Shelves

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    No cheat codes, no advanced technology, but still worth watching.

33. 133 二 The Second Substitute Monk: The Emperor Makes Me Take the Fall 二替僧，皇上让我背黑锅 A Meng in the Mortal World凡尘一孟Historical215k WordsCompleted I only wanted to be an ordinary person, but you all forced me to become a god. The world calls him an auspicious omen, but his own family sees him as a bringer of disaster. Liaoran’s life began in glory, surrounded by thirty-six rays of Buddhist light, but ended up mired in betrayal and abandonment. His father cast him aside, the imperial court used him, and his family betrayed him. Only when the vermilion mark between his brows split open to reveal a Heavenly Eye that could see through illusion 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical Fiction Masterpieces

34. 134 执 Holding the Song Dynasty 执宋 Dreaming of Ascending to Heaven Long Agoing畴昔梦登天ingHistorical1.1M WordsCompleted [History + One Heroine + Imperial Examinations + Northern Song Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue] After transmigrating to the Northern Song dynasty in the fourth year of the Qingli era, Xu Xiu finds himself facing hellish difficulty from the start. Cast aside by his family and humiliated at school, he uses his wits to turn the tables. All he wanted was to live as a carefree man of means, but he is unexpectedly swept into the currents of history. At Huazhou Academy, he witnesses the creation of 6.9kReads8.9Score836Shelves

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    Non-fictional civil service system

35. 135 布 Laying Plans in the Great Tang: I Crush the An Lushan Rebellion 布局大唐：我平推安史之乱 Ge Sikun哥斯坤Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After a dreamlike journey to the Tang Dynasty, he becomes one of Li Longji’s sons. He sees the military farming system crumbling and rebuilds the laws that hold the realm together. He crushes the An Lushan Rebellion and saves the people from disaster. The great clans fall silent under his hand. Commoners from humble families rise to join the ranks of Lingyan Pavilion because of him. This is no ordinary transmigration story. In the name of Huaxia, he rewrites a thousand years of regret! This bo 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    This isn't a typical light novel. The protagonist transmigrates to the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty, witnessing the collapse of the Fubing system (a military system based on conscription). Using his experience from the future, he navigates the political landscape with figures like Li Linfu, Li Heng, and Yang Guozhong, ultimately orchestrating a successful counterattack against An Lushan's rebellion through strategic business and military maneuvering. 😄

36. 136 东 Eastern Jin: Heir to the Gongsun Line, Seizing Murong’s Liaodong 东晋：公孙遗脉，截胡慕容辽东 Handing Things Out at Meetings开会发东西Historical683k WordsOngoing In 370 AD, Wang Meng led the Great Qin iron cavalry to destroy Former Yan, leaving Liaodong ripe for the taking. After transmigrating as a descendant of Gongsun Du, he finds that his ancestors’ legacy has been occupied by the Sima and Murong clans for a century. Armed with knowledge from a later age, he secretly builds up his strength and seizes Wang Meng’s victory at the height of the Qin-Yan war! Murong Chui is left fuming, Wang Meng regrets his loss, and Liaodong, wrested away so long ago, re 4.2kReads—Score269Shelves

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    Historical texts, you can take a look.

37. 137 在 Scraping by in the Great Tang 在大唐苟活 Jie Zhou芥舟Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [A forty-year-old mind + a twenty-year-old body = a socially anxious shut-in.] [Restoring ancient buildings + a ball lightning strike = the ninth year of Wude.] [Seen through the eyes of a passerby, this is a story of keeping a low profile in Tang dynasty China during the Zhenguan era. There are quiet moments, as well as dramatic twists and turns.] [Memory = a golden finger. Taking things one step at a time, how can I find my footing? Let me tell it all, bit by bit.] A timid, introverted, meek m 9.7kReads7.3Score666Shelves

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    It has no system, so it's worth checking out if you're looking for something to read.

38. 138 搅 Shaping the Times: Love, Betrayal, and Revenge in the Huichang Era of the Late Tang 搅动时局：晚唐会昌年间恩剑情仇 Watching the Rain at Midmonth月中赏雨Historical88k WordsCompleted Explore: Why did Prince Qi Li Jun die young, and why did Imperial Uncle Li Chen ascend the throne? The fighting never lets up, with no wasted movements. A dying body calls down thunder to seize a soul; a golden wheel that burns the world cleaves through the chaos of the Tang dynasty. In the final years of the Huichang era, storms are gathering. Xiao Chen was made a marquis and general at twenty-five, and commanded the Zhenwu Army. He was widely recognized at court and among the people as the for 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let's look at the history of how Li Jun failed to ascend the throne, and instead, the Imperial Uncle took it upon himself.

39. 139 全 Global National Destiny: From the Start, I Have Zhang Juzheng, and I’m on a Rampage 全球国运，开局张居正的我杀疯了 Luo He Zhi Nan洛鹤枳南Historical267k WordsOngoing The Myriad Heavens National Destiny Battlefield has opened, and I transmigrated into Zhu Yuanzhang at the end of the Yuan dynasty. An age of chaos is coming. Powerful enemies surround us, the land is falling, and millions await salvation. At the brink of despair, I draw a divine card from the start: Zhang Juzheng! With new policies, a powerful army, abundant supplies, and honest governance, our iron cavalry sweeps across the world. In the body of Hongwu, I wield the authority of an emperor, quel 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is really good. It's set in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, and features a large number of Ming dynasty figures, such as Zhang Juzheng and Wang Shouren. The characters are also quite intelligent, and the structure is very tight.

40. 140 封 Godhood! On the Eve of the Fall, I Lead Chongzhen in a Desperate Counterattack 封神！亡国前夜我带崇祯绝地反击 Li Yushuiqing立羽水青Historical402k WordsCompleted I transmigrated into the scene of Chongzhen’s suicide, with the Ming dynasty only an incense stick away from its fall! The [National Fortune System] bound itself to me, tying my fate to the Ming dynasty’s. If Chongzhen put a noose around his neck, I’d have to die alongside him! With no other choice, I tore down the white silk and blurted out a prophecy about Wu Sangui surrendering to the Qing, the Ten Days of Yangzhou, and the queue hairstyle and change of clothing. Chongzhen was stunned on the 85Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    The story begins by pulling off Emperor Chongzhen's white silk ribbon to save the Ming Dynasty. The political intrigue in the imperial court is portrayed very realistically. It is updated consistently and stably. Highly recommended!

41. 141 贱 The Lowborn Grand Secretary 贱籍阁老 Salty Fish Who Loves Watermelons爱吃瓜的咸鱼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing Transmigrated as the illegitimate son of a salt merchant in Great Zhou, Zhou Mingxuan was born into the lowest social class. A registered salt-household status was the only path to success for someone from a humble family. From the family estate and study halls to the imposing imperial court, he used his writing as his vessel, conquered the civil service examinations, pacified border troubles, and opened up the seas. From the Crown Prince's close friend to a trusted minister charged with safegua 626Reads8.0Score105Shelves

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    It's still watchable, that's good!

42. 142 三 Three Kingdoms: I Only Want to Conquer, but These Women Are All Acting Strange 三国：我只想争霸，她们全不对劲 Calamity of the Underworld祸世黄泉Historical260k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + a world with many women and few men + all the heroes turned female + farming and conquest + daily romantic rivalries + political intrigue + lighthearted comedy + meticulous historical research] After waking up, Xiang Xuansun found himself transmigrated into the body of Xiang Bei, the magistrate of Lin'an County. The good news: he was a member of the Xia royal clan, with a perfectly legitimate claim. The bad news: this world was populated entirely by women. Every fierce general 77Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical masterpieces, novels with all-round development

43. 143 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! 😊

44. 144 穿 After Becoming Yuan Shao, I Became the True Alliance Leader 穿成袁绍后我成了真盟主 A Boundless Heart无垠之心Historical80k WordsOngoing He wakes up as Yuan Shao, the leader of the coalition against Dong Zhuo at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, formerly a middle manager in the internet industry. Outside his tent, an army of 200,000 has been camped for months without firing a single arrow. Inside, the twelve regional lords each have their own agenda: some want to conserve their strength, while others hope to seize power. Across from them in Luoyang, Dong Zhuo commands 100,000 elite cavalry from Liangzhou and could move the capi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommend some good books!

45. 145 大 The Young Lord of Han Who Secures the Nation 大汉安国小郎君 The Holy Monk Settles in the Kingdom of Women圣僧落户女儿国Historical117k WordsCompleted The Han Dynasty is proud. The Han people have their own backbone, too. Your status is something you’re born with. In the Han Dynasty, being born into the wrong family can be fatal. I am the legitimate youngest son of the An family of Baling, a noble and descendant of Lord An. In Chang’an, my family is among the most illustrious. Put simply, from the moment I was born, I stood where others could never reach, even after a lifetime of striving. Fine clothes, delicious food, servants all around me: 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book!!!

46. 146 欧 A History of Europe: The Concise European History You'll Love to Read 欧洲史（你一定爱读的简明欧洲史） Ren Siyuan任思源Historical171k WordsCompleted Europe has a long and glorious history. This book surveys Europe's development from the Paleolithic Age to 2000, focusing on the political, economic, and cultural history of Europe as a whole and of its individual countries during this period. It traces the first signs of human presence on the continent and the origins of its name, all the way to EU reforms and the introduction of the euro. Illustrations bring the text to life, while the book combines broad and detailed perspectives, bringing hi 1.8kReads9.4Score411Shelves

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    A Comprehensive History of Europe!

47. 147 欧 A Complete History of Europe: The Classic Collection 欧洲全史（经典全集） Li Nanlong李南陇Historical176k WordsCompleted This book traces Europe's historical development from antiquity to the modern era, explaining major events, cultural developments, and social changes in each period. It presents the course of European history from a panoramic perspective, making it ideal for readers seeking a systematic understanding of the subject. 106Reads9.2Score—Shelves
48. 148 德 A Complete History of Germany: Six-Volume Set 德国通史套装（全六卷） Xing Laishun邢来顺Historical2.8M WordsCompleted Among European countries, Germany has always been a special case. It gave rise to countless world-renowned philosophers, musicians, writers, and scientists, advancing the progress of world civilization. Yet it also launched two world wars that brought catastrophe to humanity and left countless people homeless. This modern powerhouse, which has once again created an industrial miracle, inspires both bewilderment and awe. Covering everything from ancient times to 2010, this work was edited by prof 296Reads9.3Score105Shelves
49. 149 法 France 法国 Editorial Committee of Illustrated China: World History Series《图说天下·世界历史系列》编委会Historical160k WordsCompleted The many distinctive features of France are a reflection of its culture. Over the past two thousand years, successive dynasties and their civilizations have left their mark on this land, eventually giving rise to modern France as we know it today. Its rise and fall, prosperity and revival have left behind countless stories. 123Reads8.8Score—Shelves
50. 150 误 Lost in the Prosperous Tang Dynasty, Drunk on a Floating Life 误入盛唐醉浮生 Looking at the Missing Moon望缺Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One day, I accidentally stumbled into the prosperous Great Tang and became a nobody in Chang’an. The brightly lit, bustling streets of Suzaku Avenue, the poets and scholars who drank and caroused, the borderlands filled with the clamor of warhorses and weapons This was the best of times, and the most treacherous of worlds. Carrying memories that didn’t belong to this era, I hid my talents amid the lively bustle of the taverns. But when locusts swept across Guanzhong, Turkic cavalry came knockin 68Reads5.7Score138Shelves

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    Tired of cliché time-travel stories? This Zhenguan novel is realistic and outstanding! The protagonist doesn't rely on a system; instead, he cultivates his skills in Chang'an with his modern knowledge. The Honglu diplomatic incident and the mysterious border letters unfold one after another. Famous figures such as Li Jing and Hong Fu Nu all make appearances. It combines political intrigue, business, and crime-solving into one great read that will keep you up all night!

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