Power Games: The Chessboard of the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Era

Name: Power Games: The Chessboard of the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Era
Author: Half a Bottle of Cola

权谋：天龙的时代弈局

by Half a Bottle of Cola (半瓶子可乐)

Status: Completed
Length: 411k Words
Genre: Historical
Subgenre: Historical & Ancient
Updated: 10mo ago
Source: Fanqie

Request a translation

Refreshed 5h ago

Translated by GPT-6 Luna

Report

Synopsis

When a modern strategist who knows every script of fate falls into the Tianlong world of blades and bloodshed, will he drift with the tide and become a pawn, or hold the pieces in his own hands and rewrite the fate of all? Shen Guan rises in rags from a shattered dream at the Bian River docks, concealing his ability to “foresee the future.” He wields insights far ahead of his time like a blade and uses his understanding of human nature as a shield. In the imperial examinations, his statecraft dazzles the court. Deep within the Hanlin Academy, he builds an information network among the stacks of old books. Given command of the Three Offices' canal transport affairs, he turns documents into pieces and procedures into formations, drawing the jianghu's turmoil into the realm of court governance and shattering Murong Fu's dream of restoring his kingdom with an open, calculated scheme. He does not directly interfere with fate, but lays hidden pieces one after another to change it. He never resorts to assassination, yet keeps Qiao Feng from ruin and disgrace. He plays no part in affairs of the heart, yet helps Duan Yu avoid losing his way. He wields no weapon, yet uses the seal of the Privy Council to avert bloodshed before Yanmen Pass. This is not the jianghu of heroes, but the court of strategists. From a low-ranking official to a power that dominates the court, from placing pieces in secret to taking charge of the instruments of state, Shen Guan advances one careful step at a time. He seeks not personal revenge or satisfaction, but to wield strategy as his edge and power as his shield, playing a breathtaking game on the Tianlong era's board that will rewrite the course of history!

Stats

What these numbers mean →

182Chapters

1Reads

395Reads · all time

In booklists 15

Alternate History, Political Schemes, and Ambition: Drunk, I Lie in a Beauty's Lap; Awake, I Hold the Power of the World

Are there really no stories like this on Tomato Novel? Where are the tales of sleeping with beauty on your arm and waking to command the world? Ideally, the protagonist should be ruthless, wield power over the realm, and be highly resourceful.

253Books965.8kViews2dUpdated

Top-Tier Political Intrigue Novels

Modern or alternate-history settings are both fine, as long as they feature top-tier strategic maneuvering. I just want political intrigue, strategy, and workplace or officialdom drama.

382Books3.6MViews5dUpdated

Any Stories With Clever, Strategy-Based Dungeons?

Looking for books similar to *The Deity-Deceiving Performance!* Are there any with mind-game dungeons like that?

46Books16kViews2moUpdated

Any Recommendations for Stories with Strong Political Intrigue and Powerful Characters? Mature Writing and Solid Logic

54Books168.1kViews2moUpdated

Historical Strategy Novels

Looking for stories similar to *Breaking the Deadlock: Another Possibility for Shu Han*. This novel doesn't fit the traditional historical-fiction genre, since it incorporates a great deal of strategic analysis and what-if scenarios. Nor does it fully fit the entertainment-focused mold of a power fantasy or fantasy novel. Its niche is...

38Books3kViews3moUpdated

Looking for a Great Book I Can Read for a Long Time

Looking for books similar to Longevity from the Start: Laying Low in the Lower Realm, Eating Dirt Until I Ascend. No power fantasies or formulaic stories, please.

73Books5.6kViews3moUpdated

Recommended by Old Bookworms

I want to watch something like "You are killing monsters, why are you killing me?" Book. I'm really tired of reading this. Is there any old bookworm out there who can recommend some people with IQ and logic? The main thing is that the rigorous system will not collapse.

76Books4.1kViews4moUpdated

Is This Even Web Fiction?!

Looking for books similar to Chun Kui Xue. It was published last year, but Tomato only recommended it this year. Is this really the standard of web novels now?! My phone screen has practically turned into a physical book! It is not my preferred genre, but the writing is seriously excellent.

54Books3kViews9moUpdated

Any Books That Can Improve My Logical Thinking?

38Books4.5kViews10moUpdated

Does Anyone Know Why Not a Single Person Has Read This Newbie's Book? 🙃

Looking for books like *The Education of Love* (Recommended Chinese Reading Series).

52Books3kViews10moUpdated

Any Novels Like Passing Off as Langya?

Looking for books like The Story of How I Pretended to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties.

12Books4.6kViews11moUpdated

Where Can I Find Novels That Stand Out From the Crowd?

Looking for books similar to I Gave the Doomsday Protagonists Government Jobs. The protagonist isn’t wishy-washy and acts decisively. The story needs to be logically consistent, and its values should be absolutely righteous.

87Books4.2kViews12moUpdated

In a Reading Slump? Grab a Snack and Check This Out: Great Writing and a Fresh Story!

I want books like *The Game Descends: I Want This, This, and This*.

51Books2.9kViews12moUpdated

Are Books by Old-Timer Readers Any Good?

Looking for books like *The Immortal Path: Here I Come*. I've run out of books to read lately, so I decided to try writing one myself. I'm already tens of thousands of words in and update three chapters a day without fail. Please follow along as it grows, follow me, add it to your library, leave reviews and feedback, and show your support! If you keep reading and following, I'll be able to write more.

38Books2.8kViews12moUpdated