Good Historical Novels Can Teach You About History 好的历史小说能让你了解历史

2 初 The Second Fang of the Early Tang 初唐房二传 Qing Le晴了Historical3.6M WordsCompleted This book was originally titled Taming the Early Tang One of the most formidable women in history, Princess Gaoyang, hailed by later generations as a great pioneer who yearned for free love, slowly raised her head. Her pretty face blossomed into a smile at me, her brows relaxing, her eyes curving, dimples faintly appearing, and the corners of her lips lifting into a perfect arc. She was breathtakingly beautiful and seductively alluring, leaving me completely unable to breathe. The future empress 0Votes1.7MRecs433.3kFans

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The original title of this book was "Taming the Early Tang Dynasty". One of history's most formidable women, Princess Gaoyang, hailed by later generations as a great pioneer of free love, slowly raised her head. Her beautiful face blossomed into a smile, her brows relaxed, her eyes curved, dimples appearing and disappearing, and the corners of her lips curving into a perfect arc. Exquisitely beautiful, captivatingly alluring, she left me breathless. The future empress, the ruthless, merciless, and heartless Iron Lady Wu Zetian, who made the entire Tang Dynasty tremble, stood before me, her face flushed, speaking softly…

3 曹 Cao Thief 曹贼 Geng Xin庚新Historical3.2M WordsCompleted Set in 2011, a story about a little Cao thief, brought to you with all the author Geng Xin’s effort. 0Votes806.7kRecs337.2kFans

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My new book, *Song Shixing*, has been uploaded. Feel free to add it to your collection. In 2011, Gengxin devoted himself to creating a story about a minor traitor.

4 大 The Wisdom of the Great Song 大宋的智慧 Jie Yu 2孑与2Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Yun Zheng opened a door and could never turn back. That's how life is: once the bow is drawn, there's no taking back the arrow. By the time you want to turn around, a hundred years have passed. This is a novel about the way of being a teacher. It speaks of the wisdom needed to survive, the warmth of human kindness, and the bonds between brothers. It celebrates humility, gentleness, and goodness. Here you'll find the most beautiful love and the deepest brotherly bonds... Perhaps I simply want to 17Votes1.3MRecs860.7kFans

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Once Yunzheng opened a door, there was no turning back. That's life. Once the arrow is released, there's no going back. If you want to turn back, a hundred years have already passed. This is a novel about the way of being a teacher, about the wisdom of survival, about human warmth, about brotherhood, and about gentleness, humility, and kindness. It contains the most beautiful love and the deepest brotherhood... Perhaps, I really want to slowly unfold "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" to give you a different view of the Song Dynasty and a different perspective on human life...

5 三 A Good Kid in the Three Kingdoms 三国好孩子 Wu Laolang吴老狼Historical2.7M WordsCompleted Cao Cao, Guo Jia, Xun You, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Ren, Cao Chun, Cao Hong, Yue Jin, Li Dian, Yu Jin, Dian Wei! They're here to kill me. Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and it seems Chen Dao too, that ferocious warrior who never made a name for himself in Romance of the Three Kingdoms but was every bit as formidable as Zhao Yun! They're here to take my territory. Heavens! I'm not Boss Dong. I don't have Lü Bu to deal with these mighty warriors. I'm just a good kid, an honest kid: Tao 0Votes191.7kRecs116.4kFans

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Cao Cao, Guo Jia, Xun You, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Ren, Cao Chun, Cao Hong, Yue Jin, Li Dian, Yu Jin, Dian Wei! They're here to kill me. Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and it seems there's also Chen Dao, that fierce man who wasn't mentioned in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" but whose actual martial prowess was in no way inferior to Zhao Yun's! They're here to take over my territory. Good heavens! I'm not Dong Zhuo, and I don't have Lü Bu to deal with these powerful figures. I'm just a good kid, an honest kid, a typical minor character in the chaotic Three Kingdoms period, Tao Ying, the second son of the honest Tao Qian. How can I possibly contend with these formidable people? There was no other way; I had to fight them to the death! No matter how brave and invincible they were, how treacherous and cunning they were, or how vicious and cruel they were. And no matter how honest and kind I was, how gentle and pure I was, or how benevolent and compassionate I was, I would raise my banner of justice and fight them to the bitter end! My banner is: Benevolence, Righteousness, Propriety, Wisdom, and Trustworthiness! Gentleness, Kindness, Respect, Frugality, and Humility! My motto is: I'd rather the world betray me than I betray the world!

6 锦 Brocade-Clad by Night 锦衣夜行 Yue Guan月关Historical3.8M WordsCompleted I was everywhere during the Jingnan Campaign, the reduction of the vassal princes, the capital’s relocation, the compilation of the great encyclopedia, the campaigns against the Mongols, and the expeditions to the South Seas, yet no one knew I was there. The whole world fit in my sleeve. I walked unseen in brocade, keeping a low profile. A low profile was the way to go. A convoluted line of inheritance and a fate passed down through generations, one over which he had no control, set the stage fo 6Votes3.1MRecs890kFans

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I was everywhere – from suppressing the feudal lords during the Jingnan Campaign, to moving the capital and revising the classics, to conquering the Mongols and going to Southeast Asia – yet no one knew I was there. Keep a low profile! Keeping a low profile is the key to success. His tortuous lifeline and the continuation of a passive fate led to his rise and counterattack. The seemingly powerless imposter reversed its passive situation and created a new landscape for the entire related environment! The turbulent struggle for the throne, the step-by-step reforms to weaken the power of the princes, the glorious moment of the Yongle Encyclopedia, the manipulation of the world by changing the capital, the pacification of the internal and external affairs, all the events, big and small, cannot erase his shadow or cover up his footprints in all the glory! The early Ming Dynasty was a period of constant turmoil. It was an era of receding instability, yet a group of heroes and ruthless figures stirred history, propelling the Ming Dynasty's rule to its first peak! In such a historical context, how did an ordinary person from modern times manage to manipulate events, intervene in such turbulent times, and achieve his own quiet brilliance?

7 明 The Hypocrite of the Ming Dynasty 明朝伪君子 Shifty-Eyed Rat贼眉鼠眼Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Emperor Xiaozong revived the Ming dynasty, while the wayward young Zhengde lived a life of reckless indulgence. Scholars spoke passionately about governing the realm, and the imperial secret police prowled like tigers and wolves. In an age where opportunity and danger went hand in hand, amid the bustle of the Ming dynasty at its height, a young man named Qin Kan sent ripples across the waters. When he began doing as he pleased with elegant, refined grace, the Ming dynasty's civil officials, gene 0Votes413.3kRecs329.8kFans

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Emperor Xiaozong revitalized the Ming Dynasty, while Emperor Zhengde was a dissolute and irresponsible young man. Scholars were passionate but empty talk about the country, while the secret police and imperial guards were like tigers and wolves. In an era where opportunities and crises coexisted, amidst the bustling prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, a young man named Qin Kan stirred up a pool of spring water. When he committed evil deeds with an elegant and refined demeanor, the definition of "gentleman" in the hearts of the civil officials, military generals, and eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty was finally completely overturned.

8 悍 The Fierce General 悍戚 Geng Xin庚新Historical2.5M WordsCompleted I would gladly lead the finest cavalry under heaven across these vast lands. For a warrior, dying on the battlefield, wrapped in his horse’s hide, is a worthy end! In the name of Liu Chuang, imperial uncle of the Great Han, I will trample flat any obstacle ahead, be it a mountain of blades or a sea of fire! I am Liu Chuang. This is my story! +++++++++++++++++++++++++ The final installment of the Three Kingdoms trilogy, The Fierce Warrior, makes its grand debut in 2013. Let’s revisit that age of 0Votes834kRecs219.6kFans

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I wish to use my unparalleled iron cavalry to traverse this vast land. For a warrior, to die on the battlefield, wrapped in a horse's hide, is a blessing indeed! In the name of my great Han imperial uncle, even if there are mountains of knives and seas of fire ahead, I will trample them flat with my iron hooves! I am Liu Chuang, and this is my story! +++++++++++++++++++++++++ The final installment of the Three Kingdoms trilogy, "The Fierce Relatives," made its grand debut in 2013, allowing us to relive that tumultuous era intertwined with iron and blood.

9 清 Along the River During the Qingming Festival 清明上河图 Pale Ink Blue Robe.QD淡墨青衫.QDHistorical788k WordsCompleted “The shame of Jingkang remains unavenged; when will the hatred of a subject be wiped away? Shen Tuo, a senior official of the Republic, finds himself in the body of the captured Emperor Qinzong of Song. Watch him turn the tide, reclaim the lost lands, revive the Song Dynasty, and restore the prosperous age depicted in Along the River During the Qingming Festival.” 0Votes269.8kRecs238.2kFans

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"The shame of Jingkang has yet to be avenged; the hatred of the subjects, when will it be extinguished?" Shen Tuo, a high-ranking official of the Republic, possesses the body of the captured Emperor Qinzong of Song. Watch as he turns the tide, reclaims the lost territories, revitalizes the Song Dynasty, and revives the prosperous era depicted in the famous painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival."

10 步 Lotus Blossoms at Every Step 步步生莲 Yue Guan月关Historical3.6M WordsCompleted Yang Decheng, a community worker, unexpectedly returns to ancient times after doing his job conscientiously, becoming Ding Hao, the least favored illegitimate son of the Ding family. Without power or money, Ding Hao works as a carriage driver for his half-brother. His dream is to become a carefree young master in this wretched society and live out his days in peace. Though the dream seems distant, Ding Hao doesn't take it to heart. Drawing on the social experience he gained from community work, 8Votes4MRecs842.9kFans

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Yang Decheng, a community worker, unexpectedly travels back to ancient times due to his conscientious work, becoming Ding Hao, the most unwelcome illegitimate son of the Ding family. Ding Hao, who had no power or money and worked as a rickshaw driver for his half-brother, had a dream: to become a carefree rich young master in this wicked society and live a peaceful life. Although his dream seemed distant, Ding Hao didn't care. With the social experience he had gained from community work, he was adept at dealing with people and situations, cleverly seizing every opportunity to break free from constraints and strive for everything he wanted. The power struggles within the Song court, the joys and sorrows of Li Yu of the Southern Tang, the ambitions of Xiao Chuo of the Northern Kingdom, the secrets of the Golden Box Alliance, the enigmatic tale of the Axe Shadow and the Red Robe, Chen Tuan's ingenious plan to capture Mount Hua, and the eternal regret of the Gaoliang River... The landscape is like a painting, the beauties are like poems, and in this world, every step is like a lotus blooming.

11 刑 The Convict 刑徒 Geng Xin庚新Historical1.7M WordsCompleted The Chu-Han Contention. Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born to rule? 0Votes384.6kRecs502.8kFans

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The Chu-Han Contention. Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?

12 回 Return to the Ming Dynasty as a Prince 回到明朝当王爷 Yue Guan月关Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [The animated adaptation, The Beacon Fire of March, is now airing] Through a series of mishaps, Zheng Shaopeng, a well-meaning fool for nine lifetimes, finds himself back in the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty. It is a colorful age, filled with the wickedness of the Eight Tigers of the capital, the romantic flair of the Four Great Talents of Jiangnan, the teachings of the great Confucian Wang Yangming, and the absurd antics of the Zhengde Emperor, Zhu Houzhao. Having stumbled into this world in 12Votes5.2MRecs2.3MFans

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The animated adaptation of "The Flames of War in March" is currently airing. By a twist of fate, Zheng Shaopeng, a philanthropist who has lived nine lifetimes, returns to the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. It was a vibrant and diverse era, teeming with the wickedness of the Eight Tigers of the Capital, the romanticism of the Four Great Talents of Jiangnan, the philosophical philosophy of the great Confucian scholar Wang Yangming, and the eccentric and unpredictable Emperor Zhengde, Zhu Houzhao. The protagonist, stumbling into this world in a daze, is forced to navigate the complexities of these diverse characters to determine his own destiny. The power struggles between the Eastern Depot, Western Depot, Inner Depot, and Outer Court; the story of imperial envoys eliminating corrupt officials; the suppression of Japanese pirates, the expulsion of the Tatars, the annihilation of the Duzhang barbarians, and the great battle against the Portuguese; the lifting of the maritime ban and the migration to Siberia… a series of exciting stories unfold… The fate of a nation and an individual is like a ship in the long river of history. Because of his unexpected appearance, will this giant ship, which was originally destined to decline, deviate from its course?

13 宋 Song Shixing 宋时行 Geng Xin庚新Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the sixth year of the Xuanhe era, he arrived in Tokyo, the city of Bianliang! With two years still to go before the Jingkang Incident, Yu Yin stood by the Wuzhang River, bewildered and at a loss. Was the splendor of Tokyo real, or just an illusion? As the great empire tottered on the brink of collapse, people drowned themselves in pleasure, while the streets brimmed with prosperity... Yu Yin stumbled through this world on the verge of ruin. When he suddenly looked back, he discovered that his 0Votes536.6kRecs278kFans

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In the sixth year of the Xuanhe era, I arrived in Bianliang, the capital of the Eastern Capital! Two years before the Jingkang Incident, Yu Yin stood on the banks of the Wuzhang River, bewildered and at a loss. Tokyo Dreamland: True Evil or Illusory Evil? A decadent lifestyle before the collapse of a skyscraper, a vibrant and prosperous scene amidst the bustling city... Yu Yin stumbled along in this collapsing world. When she looked back, she discovered that history had changed without her noticing. A brand new era has quietly begun! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In 2012, Xiao Xin sincerely presents his new work, "Song Shixing," and asks for the support of both new and old friends!

15 纳 The Concubine Chronicles 纳妾记 Mu Yi沐轶Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Forensic examiner Yang Qiuchi returns to life in the body of a dead man in the Ming Dynasty, becoming an apprentice coroner. He has a poor household, an elderly mother, and a wife who strictly observes the Three Obediences and Four Virtues but cannot bear children. Besides dealing with one murder case after another, he must also fulfill his duty to continue the family line with dignity. His only options are to claw his way into officialdom, make money, and take concubines. But then, strange even 0Votes972kRecs378.2kFans

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Forensic pathologist Yang Qiuchi is reincarnated in the Ming Dynasty, becoming a coroner's apprentice. He has a poor family, an elderly mother, and a wife who strictly adheres to the traditional three obediences and four virtues but is unable to bear children. In addition to dealing with various murder cases, he also has to fulfill the important task of continuing the family line with dignity. The only way for him to succeed is to become an official and earn money to take a concubine. But then, strange things start to happen one after another.

16 篡 Usurping the Tang 篡唐 Geng Xin庚新Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Born into a world in turmoil, with a mysterious past. I never sought wealth and power, but wealth and power came looking for me... Come see a modern man’s tale set in the Sui and Tang dynasties! There will be grudges and romance, warhorses and weapons, and countless tales of passion... Geng Xin’s new novel for 2010, Usurping Tang, makes its grand debut. I hope you’ll enjoy it. 0Votes383.2kRecs379.6kFans

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Born in a chaotic world, his origins are shrouded in mystery. I had no desire for wealth and status, but wealth and status came to me... Let's see a modern person's story of the Sui and Tang Dynasties! There are grudges and affections, battles and bloodshed, and countless romantic tales... Geng Xin's new work "Usurping the Tang Dynasty" is now available. We hope you will enjoy it.

17 盛 The Rise of the High Tang 盛唐崛起 Geng Xin庚新Historical2.1M WordsCompleted In the first year of the Shengli era, outside Changping County in Youzhou, the young Yang Shouwen is struck by lightning and the memories sealed away for seventeen years awaken. The sun and moon shine together. The Kaiyuan golden age is still a distant dream. Though the empress rules a seemingly peaceful land, turbulent undercurrents appear to be stirring beneath the surface. Chen Zi’ang, who climbed Youzhou Terrace and reflected on the vastness of heaven and earth; the brave and formidable, cle 3Votes1.2MRecs298.2kFans

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In the first year of the Shengli era, on the outskirts of Changping County in Youzhou, the young Yang Shouwen was unexpectedly struck by lightning, awakening memories that had been sealed for seventeen years. At that time, the sun and moon were high in the sky. The prosperous Kaiyuan era is still far away, but the empire ruled by a woman seems to be hiding turbulent undercurrents beneath the calm surface. Chen Zi'ang, who climbed the Youzhou Terrace and contemplated the vastness of heaven and earth; the brave and wise descendant of Li Yaoshi; Di Renjie, who, though old, still cared deeply for the Tang Dynasty; the alluring Princess Taiping; and the cunning Shangguan Wan'er… As familiar figures take the stage, Yang Shouwen discovers that many unknown secrets are hidden within this little-known history. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A new reader group has been created, and everyone is welcome to join: 292273299

19 汉 The Son of Heaven at the End of the Han Dynasty 汉末天子 The King Is Not a Tyrant王不过霸Historical1.9M WordsCompleted He travels through time and space, returning in spirit to the end of the Han Dynasty. Waking up as an emperor sounds pretty good, except his circumstances are nothing like what he was promised. Outside, warlords have carved up the realm, and the land lies in ruins. Inside, treacherous ministers hold him hostage, leaving him no freedom. Liu Xie feels the pressure. To change his tragic fate and enjoy the 0Votes349.9kRecs234.8kFans

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[My new book, "Back to Ancient Times to Become a Master Craftsman," has been signed and uploaded.] Time travel transports him back to the late Han Dynasty, where he wakes up as the emperor. This is certainly possible, but the emperor's situation seems quite different from what was expected. Externally, warlords are carving up their territories, the country is fragmented, and internally, rebellious ministers threaten him, leaving him deprived of his freedom. Liu Xie feels immense pressure. To change his tragic fate and to enjoy the privileges of an emperor, Liu Xie decides he must fight back. Famous ministers and fierce generals are a must, and a harem… well, that's possible too. In short, this is the story of a puppet emperor's gradual rise to power.

20 余 The Yu-Song Dynasty 余宋 Geng Xin庚新Historical596k WordsOngoing Let’s try a new blurb, one that’s easier to understand. This is a story about a local boy, Little Gao Yanei, who gets a golden finger and runs riot in the final years of the Northern Song. It’s all one person’s wish fulfillment. If you like it, come explore the world with me. If you don’t, do whatever you want. You can even say I’ve run out of ideas. I’m no banknote, after all. That’ll do. Writing a blurb is exhausting… 0Votes138.8kRecs55.8kFans

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Let's change the description to something simpler and easier to understand. This is the story of a native (Young Master Gao) who gained a cheat code and stirred up trouble at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty. This is just the author's personal fantasy. If you like it, feel free to join me on this journey through the world. If you don't, that's fine with you. You can say I've run out of ideas, no problem. After all, I'm not a hundred-dollar bill. That's it then, writing a brief introduction is exhausting...