A Song of Praise

Please, I Need Political Intrigue Novels. No Idiot Protagonists

Are there any good political intrigue novels left? I'm begging you. I don't care if there's a System, as long as the protagonist isn't an idiot.

Using a Pawn's Position to Outsmart the Player and Force the World Into the Game

High-IQ, Unbeatable Strategists Building Their Own Faction

Any stories about an invincible, highly intelligent protagonist building up a faction?

Highly Intelligent, Politically Astute, Decisive, and Not a Goody-Two-Shoes

High-IQ Novels About Scheming and Conquering the World, with No Forcefully Idiotic Side Characters

Something like The Nation-Protecting Prince Consort or Legend of Ling Tian, with schemes to conquer the world.

Are Traditional Fantasy Stories a Thing of the Past?

Looking for books like "The Sword Stirs the Storms". Please recommend traditional fantasy novels. Has the genre really fallen out of favor?

Empires, Princes, and the Struggle for Power

No goody-two-shoes protagonists.