Any Books Where the Protagonist Starts as a Common Soldier and Gradually Usurps the Throne to Become Emperor? 有没有开局是小兵 最后一步一步篡位成皇帝的书

1. 1 汉 Late Han: Starting as a Village Headman, I Cook Up a Feast 汉末：从亭长开始烹小鲜 Little Brother Who Helps Fund the Raid带投小弟Historical1.7M WordsCompleted (Political intrigue, upright scholars taking on powerful clans, outlaws, historical research, farming, hegemony, cold-weapon battles, a weak System) The story begins in 181, when the protagonist is a low-ranking village head in Beihai, Qingzhou, three years before the Yellow Turban Rebellion. He rises step by step, survives into the chaotic age, and eventually fights to conquer the realm. What makes this book stand out: the officialdom and Confucian scholarship of the late Han, meticulous hist 1.2kReads6.5Score—14d adds

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   This book starts with a village head and builds up power. If you're tired of wish-fulfillment stories, you might want to give this one a try.

2. 2 封 One More Soldier for Every Second of Land: The Empress Begs Me to Stop Rebelling 封地一秒涨一兵，女帝跪求别造反 Xia Xiao Qiu夏小秋Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [Not Pure Wish Fulfillment, More of an Ensemble Cast] In the Great Qian Dynasty, Qin Ze transmigrates into the son of the mighty General Huwei. The empress uses him and casts him aside, stripping him of his military power and granting him the barren, perilous land of Beiliang as his fief. Just before entering Beiliang, Qin Ze awakens the Supreme Lord System. It automatically grants him one point every second, which he can exchange for people, food, military supplies, troops, and generals. Using 15.3kReads8.6Score1.9k14d adds
3. 3 战 Warring States: I Told You to Be a Playful Young Lord, but You Actually Defeated Bai Qi? 战国：让你当纨绔，你竟打败白起？ Yi Jian衣见Historical2.4M WordsCompleted From the start, he had a fief of his own. He reclaimed farmland, built roads, smelted steel, and trained elite troops. The unscrupulous young lord: “Land, grain, wealth, beautiful women... I want it all!” Reborn in the state of Chu, he beats the state of Qin to a pulp! 609Reads8.8Score11914d adds
4. 4 大 My Lord, It's Cold. Put on a Yellow Robe! 大人，天冷了加件黄袍吧！ Celadon Waiting for Rain青瓷等烟雨Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Zhou Yi transmigrated to an ancient dynasty. As a transmigrator, he didn’t do anything particularly momentous. He simply made sure the laborers conscripted to repair the city walls got steaming bowls of rice porridge with pickled mustard greens every day, and that the border troops could enjoy braised beef noodles and pickled cabbage noodles. He also expanded the territory by a thousand li and captured the invading Xiongnu Chanyu along the way. Zhou Yi never imagined that his subordinates would 34.8kReads8.7Score3.1k14d adds
5. 5 快 Get on Board! It's Time to Overthrow the Qing and Restore the Ming 快上船，反清复明啦 Fifty Minus One五十缺一Historical585k WordsCompleted Standing before you is Zhu Zaiming, His Majesty the Emperor of the Second Ming Empire: lord of Australia, savior of the Yin people, leader of the Americas, pioneer of the ironclad battleship, nightmare of Europe, dear friend of Napoleon, supreme leader of Eastern civilization, and father of the world… The story of the Second Ming’s rise begins with a group of Han people stranded in Australia… 187Reads8.9Score—14d adds
6. 6 好 At Least I’m an Emperor 好歹也是个皇帝 Autumn Waters at Night秋水夜Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Transmigrating and becoming an emperor shouldn't be a big deal, but Guo Dongyan thinks there's something odd about being an emperor in his case. His empire is only as large as a village, he has just a few hundred subjects, and even his dog is the Imperial Guard's Grand General... Wasn't becoming an emperor through transmigration supposed to mean fighting for power at court and vying for control of the Nine Provinces? How did it turn into playing house in some remote mountain valley for me? And t 2.8kReads8.1Score12614d adds

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   These are all of them!! The first one, the author is really awesome, seriously telling the story of the Three Kingdoms of bandits in the mountains, killing two or three people is a great victory, I burst out laughing. The second book, to be honest, is well-written, but it's a bit unreasonable for a transmigrator not to make a fuss about the technology tree. The third book. Of all the books I've read, only The Great Sage King has given me that daily sense of excitement. Please update soon!

7. 7 明 Ming Cavalry 明骑 The Guy Next Door隔壁小王Historical3.5M WordsCompleted A modern border defense soldier transmigrates to Liaodong in the late Ming dynasty, taking command in a time of crisis and rising from humble beginnings. He trains a hundred thousand cavalry, rides into battle with lance in hand, crushes the Tartar invaders, puts down the rebels, and conquers the pass at Mount Helan. He fishes in Lake Baikal and waters his horses on the American continent. Soon, the sun-and-moon battle flags fly across the world. Whoever dares invade our Great Ming shall be slai 1.6kReads8.6Score20614d adds
8. 8 父 Father, I Only Want to Be a Prince 父皇，我只想当个王爷 A Man with a Wu Hook男儿带吴钩Historical5.3M WordsCompleted In the 115th year of the Jingli era, the realm was in turmoil, with three kingdoms standing in opposition. On that day, Ye Zhuo, heir to the Prince of Shou, opened his eyes after being unconscious for three years... Ye Zhuo only wanted to live a quiet, carefree life as a hedonistic playboy. But he was so outstanding that he shone wherever he went. See how Ye Zhuo carves out a path to becoming a wise prince in this chaotic age, one that belongs to him alone! 29.7kReads8.7Score2.5k14d adds
9. 9 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 17kReads8.2Score1k14d adds

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   Alternate history, no system, multiple female leads, clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, national and personal vendettas, laughter and tears. Welcome to read! 😄[Please follow]💕😄[Please follow]💕

10. 10 明 A Ming-Era Deserter: I Wanted to Lie Low, but the Turbulent Times Forced Me to Draw My Blade 明末逃卒：想苟，乱世却逼我拔刀 Golden Rabbit Head兔头金Historical213k WordsOngoing [No System + Hardcore Survival + Internally Consistent Logic + Meticulous Details + No Mindless Power Fantasy + Relentless Bloodshed] A dung fork from the start, and everything else has to be looted? Wang Feng, an engineering guy who moonlights as a martial arts stuntman, gets knocked unconscious with a club and wakes up in the chaotic final years of the Ming dynasty! There’s no overpowered System, and he has no kingly aura. All he has is a group of ragged, starving deserters. At his side ar 245Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The most realistic late Ming Dynasty novel ever! A rare gem among late Ming Dynasty novels! Thorough research, rigorous logic, and authentic details. The protagonist is transported to the late Ming Dynasty, without a system or cheat codes—no Mary Sue, no overpowered protagonist, no mindless wish-fulfillment, and the opponents aren't unintelligent. He struggles to survive using the meticulous logic of an engineering student. Most importantly: this book doesn't insult the reader's intelligence.

11. 11 大 Boss, Another Flock of Easy Marks Has Arrived 大当家，肥羊又又又来了 Rampaging Rock暴走石头Historical4.1M WordsOngoing [Alternate History + No System + Slow Burn + Farming and Development + Decisive and Ruthless + Outlaws + Warring States Competition + No Heroine in the Early Story] Also known as: If You Transmigrate and Don't Rebel, Are You Just Waiting for New Year's? Starting from a Village, Building a Prosperous Dynasty A hellish start, but he chose to fight his way out! From the moment Tang Feng transmigrated, he was trapped in the quagmire of a chaotic age: taxes were tigers, landlords were wolves, and ba 15.8kReads8.5Score1.4k14d adds
12. 12 我 I Have a Cauldron That Passes on Cultivation 我有一尊传功鼎 Painting Jiangnan with Willows柳画江南Eastern Fantasy5.3M WordsCompleted [Xuanhuan + Divine Dynasty + Literary Flair + No System + Ruthless in the Later Stages] “Great heavens, I only licked it once! How could I be so unlucky?” Yue Zheng, a young antiques dealer, is transported to the ancient continent of Yan by a bronze cauldron he has just acquired. When this modern man wakes up, he discovers that he is nothing more than a slave. An extraordinary cultivation cauldron grants him techniques and helps him climb to the peak step by step. Along the way, he teaches those 4.2kReads8.6Score50114d adds

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    A fantasy dynastic power struggle story, featuring war, intrigue, and beautiful women. The author's writing is delicate, and the dozens of female protagonists are all named and vividly portrayed. If you enjoy this genre, don't miss it! It's a little angsty at first, but becomes fresh and intense later on. 😏 From slave to emperor, plotting to usurp the throne.

13. 13 张 Zhang Xiaowu's Adventures in the Sui and Tang Dynasties 张小五闯隋唐 Wendy Is a Boy, You Know温迪是男孩子哦Historical1.0M WordsCompleted (No System + strategy + high-spirited action + a little humor) Zhang Xiaowu, a ten-year veteran, transmigrates to the late Sui Dynasty as a foot soldier in Yang Guang’s campaign against Goguryeo. Using the knowledge, courage, and wisdom from his past life, he fights his way up from a common soldier to a prince of the highest rank, receives the Nine Bestowments, and controls the feudal lords by holding Yang Guang hostage... 203Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    He fought his way up from a lowly soldier to become a king, receiving the Nine Bestowments, and using Yang Guang to command the other lords! In the end, he defeated Li Shimin and declared himself emperor!

14. 14 变 I Get Stronger by Stepping on Ants 变强从踩蚂蚁开始 Corn Is Rice Too玉米也是米Eastern Fantasy264k WordsOngoing Lin Tong’s soul transmigrates into the body of a poor refugee in another world. Then he is conscripted and made into battlefield cannon fodder, with nothing but uncertainty ahead. With war about to break out and his chances of survival slim, he awakens the Conquest System: conquer, and grow stronger. Killing enemies counts as conquest. Recruiting subordinates counts as conquest. Winning the favor of beautiful women counts as conquest too. Heh heh heh... From then on, Lin Tong is either conquerin 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Starting from humble beginnings as a refugee and gradually climbing the ranks, it's definitely worth watching!

15. 15 从 Starting as a Foot Soldier 从小兵开始 Li Xiangxiang李想想Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Qiao Lie, a young thug who spent every day brawling, got hit on the head with a brick. When he came to, he discovered that he had become a foot soldier on a battlefield. In a dynasty that had never existed in history, the uneducated Qiao Lie begins as a lowly soldier and embarks on a carefree, colorful life in ancient times... 12.2kReads8.9Score2k14d adds

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    Like father, like son. A lowly soldier who travels through an ancient battlefield turns out to be the long-lost son of a great general. He accompanies his father to fight on the battlefield, change dynasties, and win step by step. He has a strong sense of patriotism and family. However, he is not a virgin and has several beauties in his harem.

16. 16 从 From Frontier Army Officer to Conquering the World 从边军校尉开始征战天下 Seven Blades七刃Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Modern-day office drone Qin Chuan transmigrates to the Great Zhou Dynasty, only to find himself from the start a low-ranking officer at Tianxiong Pass! With barbarian cavalry pounding at the border from without and court intrigue framing him from within, he has no System or golden finger, only a modern mindset and a ruthless, iron-blooded streak. Others say a border officer is a pawn with nowhere to go, but he is determined to make his move, break through the frontier, purge treacherous official 2.2kReads6.7Score13714d adds

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    Start as a border garrison captain, gradually develop your forces, overthrow the old empire, and establish a new order!

17. 17 江 Thieves and Seduction in the Realm 江山贼色 Jia Zhuang Has No Money贾装没有钱Historical881k WordsOngoing The late Tang is in chaos, with warlords running rampant. Never underestimate a young man. Give me three thousand troops at my side, and I dare seize any of the empire's four hundred prefectures. Though the city may be filled with the bones of nobles, I can bring prosperity to every corner of the realm. The land is a painting, and armies thunder across it. Armored cavalry rides forth, while lovely women lend their charm. 302Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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    Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny? Never underestimate a young man's potential. With just three thousand soldiers at his feet, he dares to seize four hundred states. Iron horses and golden spears, blood staining the yellow sands. (Recommended)

18. 18 争 The Warlord of a Chaotic Age 争霸之乱世枭雄 Nian Jiu念久Historical758k WordsCompleted The Central Plains are in chaos. Wei, Shu, Chu, Jin, Yan, Xu, Qi, Liang, Wu, and Chen have each carved out territory and proclaimed themselves rulers. More than two hundred years of turmoil have seen over a thousand battles, countless dead and wounded, and a land laid waste. Beyond the Central Plains, the northern and southern Xiongnu watch like tigers, frequently raiding the borderlands. Unifying the realm is an urgent necessity. Qin Mu, who rose from the ranks of an ordinary soldier, had hoped 2.2kReads8.2Score10914d adds

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    Absolutely meets the requirements

19. 19 无 The Invincible Foot Soldier’s Journey Through the Three Kingdoms 无敌小兵三国行 Layer Upon Layer of Clouds一重两重云Historical513k WordsCompleted [No System + Not Invincible + Supporting Liu Bei + Neither Glorifying Nor Bashing] Zhao Yun is my big brother! Zhang Fei can’t wait to teach me his ultimate techniques! Zhuge Liang wants me to take him as my master! Hua Tuo wants me to take him as my master, too! Pang Tong and I are sworn friends who love playing tricks on each other! Taishi Ci and the young general from Qu’a are my sworn brothers! I stole Sun Shangxiang away from someone else, and I urged her, “Ideals are lofty, but reality is 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is worth reading.

20. 20 臣 I Was Born a Commoner, So Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 臣本布衣，为何逼我称帝？ Jiangnan Scenery江南山水Historical3.6M WordsCompleted On the day he transmigrates, he gets three shocks in a row: he has an engagement, his fiancée isn’t pretty, and all six of his brothers-in-law are bandits. “How can you call them bandits? They’re the six mighty generals who followed me in founding the empire and ascending the throne!” 21.3kReads8.6Score2.1k14d adds

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    🔥He transmigrated and became a notorious oddball. Upon his arrival, his fiancée's brother demanded they get married immediately. In this era of rampant corruption, his fiancée's brother, unable to pay his taxes, chose to become an outlaw. After the marriage, he began training soldiers based on his past life's knowledge, preparing for a future chaos...

21. 21 逆 A Sequel to Against the Gods: The Abyss of Nothingness 逆天邪神之后续：无之深渊 Sheng Tian晟天Male-Channel Fanfiction367k WordsCompleted After waiting far too long, I took matters into my own hands and crafted an ending: Cai Li's extraordinary origins; Xia Qingyue's return; The forbidden gods and demons that have remained untouched for millions of years; The revelation of an ancient prophecy… How to defeat the greatest enemy of an Ancestral God! 4.1kReads9.1Score31914d adds

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    This novel is so cool! The male protagonist is absolutely incredibly handsome! He's rich, good-looking, and has an incredibly exciting cultivation journey. He's the epitome of a drama queen! You'll regret not reading it for three whole years!

22. 22 荒 Ancient Continent: Against the Gods 荒古大陆：逆天邪神 Shepherd of the Western Mountains西山牧人Eastern Fantasy722k WordsCompleted Feng Ling is a young man from a remote village on the Ancient Wilderness Continent. His mysterious eyes make others regard him as an oddity. By chance, he encounters the gravely wounded Evil God Yun Yi, who passes on to him the heaven-defying Evil God Art, rapidly increasing his cultivation. As he grows stronger, Feng Ling becomes caught up in a conspiracy that threatens the fate of the continent. He makes friends and joins them in uncovering the truth. Together, they expose the dark forces led 2Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 23 逆 Against the Gods: Lin Xuan 逆天邪神之林玄 Ink Dances Through Dark Hair Beneath the Moonlight墨舞青丝映月辉Eastern Fantasy326k WordsCompleted Lin Xuan was an ordinary corporate drone. After reincarnating into the primordial world, he became the first human ancestor recognized by the Dao. Time and again, he schemed and fought to protect humanity. When the immeasurable tribulation arrived, he and his wife once more took up the responsibility of safeguarding humankind, but in the end, they still failed. He then arrived in the world of Against the Gods. What choices will Lin Xuan make in this world? Stay tuned. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 24 斩 Slay the Gods: I'm the Heaven-Defying Evil God, and I Start With the Ancestral Sword! 斩神：我逆天邪神，开局始祖剑！ Handsome Backpack英俊的书包Male-Channel Fanfiction355k WordsCompleted [Slay the Gods + Against the Gods + lighthearted comedy + decisive and ruthless + multiple heroines] Within the borders of Great Xia, gods are forbidden to tread! When Xiao Che opened his eyes, he discovered he had transmigrated into the world of Slay the Gods and become a patient in the Psychiatric Hospital for the Gods: the Evil God from Against the Gods! Unlike the gods, Xiao Che possessed the Evil God's legacy and profound arts. As long as he improved his treatment progress, he could unlock 1.7kReads6.6Score21014d adds
25. 25 逆 Against the Gods: Immortals Slain in the Sea of Mists 逆天邪神之雾海诛仙 Reforge the Dao Heart重铸道心Male-Channel Fanfiction71k WordsOngoing Fire Dog is updating today. I’ve been preparing for this for ages, and now I’m dropping a whole pile of coins. This is my personal guess at how the plot might unfold. I’m no wordsmith; this is all just plot speculation, starting with Slaying Immortals in the Sea of Mist, then the Ancestral Dragon Mountains, the Pure Land Assembly, the Seventh Divine Kingdom... and so on, until the end, beyond Chaos, and more. Today is 2024.9.26. I’m raising an army to take on Fire Dog! The main characters who ap 5Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 26 逆 Against the Gods: Bloodborne Genius 逆天邪神：血绝天骄 Chu Ye初曳Eastern Fantasy148k WordsCompleted In a vast fantasy world ruled by survival of the fittest, the protagonist Qin Yan is an abandoned son of the Heavenly Court. On the brink of death, a mysterious bloodline awakens within him and grants him the power to reverse time, sending him back ten years. With memories of his past life and an extraordinary bloodline, Qin Yan vows to defy fate and change his destiny. He embarks on a journey of revenge, breaks free of the shackles of fate, and rises to become an unmatched prodigy who dominates 19Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 27 网 Online Gaming: The Evil God Defies Heaven 网游之邪神逆天 Fallen Leaf Immortal落叶仙Sports1.3M WordsCompleted I woke up to find myself back in high school, ten years earlier... In this life, I will kill everyone who wronged me in my past life and destroy anyone who stands in my way now! In this life, I will turn the clouds with one hand and bring the rain with the other! In this life, I will make sure the sky can never again block my sight! In this life, I will make sure the earth can never again bury my heart! ... Mom: “Hurry up and do your homework!” 2.2kReads7.4Score14214d adds
28. 28 穿 Transmigrated as a Useless Young General, I Sweep All Before Me 穿成废物少将军，横扫天下 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical900k WordsCompleted After transmigrating by accident, he becomes Qin Feng, the useless son of a general. From the start, he gets beaten up and is forced to marry Su Wanqing, the capital's most talented beauty and the Chancellor's daughter. The entire capital is waiting to laugh at him. Until he takes to the battlefield Modern military training, infantry formations, ambush tactics, improvements to military manufacturing... Enemy forces of every kind are crushed underfoot! The useless heir makes a comeback, and a God 235Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    These two books are quite detailed and good.

29. 29 废 Even a Useless Son-in-Law Knows the Art of War 废物赘婿也懂兵法 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical840k WordsCompleted The Qin Empire's Fourth Prince is a spoiled wastrel. He marries into the family of the wealthy landowner Li as the third daughter's husband, becoming the Qin Empire's first prince consort. Determined not to be looked down on, he joins the army and rises from squad leader to ten-man captain, hundred-man captain, thousand-man captain, colonel, commander, marshal, and emperor. In the end, he unifies the world and leaves everyone stunned. 1.6kReads6.6Score—14d adds
30. 30 朱 Zhu Yuanzhang: From Beggar to Emperor 朱元璋：从乞丐到皇帝 Chen Wutong陈梧桐Historical180k WordsCompleted This book uses the style of historical sketches and informal essays to introduce some of my research findings to a general audience. Each essay may focus on a single thing Zhu Yuanzhang experienced or did, or on one person in his circle. Taken individually, these accounts are only fragments of Zhu Yuanzhang’s life, but together they form a sweeping historical panorama of the late Yuan and early Ming, broadly reflecting the true course of his life, his character, his merits and failings, and his 265Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    It's definitely from the bottom to the top.

31. 31 寂 The Lonely Dynasty 寂寞的王朝 History Commentary历史评说Historical690k WordsCompleted This book recounts the five-year founding war of the Eastern Han Dynasty, beginning in the third year of Wang Mang’s Dihuang era (22 AD) and ending in the third year of Jianwu (27 AD). Based on traditional historical records and supplemented with unofficial histories, notes, anecdotes, and folk legends, it vividly recreates the grand history of the Eastern Han’s founding. 65Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These four books are a must!!! [1] It describes and explains the glorious years of the three sage rulers of the Eastern Han Dynasty. [2] The war scenes and bloody details are handled very well. [3] The Great Qin Iron Cavalry is well written. [4] It uses an alternate history approach to explain the changes between the Chinese and the barbarians over thousands of years.

32. 32 废 The Discarded Prince Becomes King 废子为王 I Don't Want Hot Pot不想吃火锅Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The people of the entire city have lost all hope of surviving, and the city’s commander has ordered everyone to die fighting when the walls fall. Just then, a tiger’s roar thunders across the sky. One black flag after another appears on the horizon. “B-black flags! It’s the Seventh Prince! The Seventh Prince is here! We’re saved...” Hold Jin’an at all costs, drive out the Japanese pirates, unify the Central Plains, sweep across the land... 1.2kReads8.9Score16214d adds
33. 33 乱 Iron Cavalry in a Chaotic World 乱世铁骑 Northern Fish北鱼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A nation's decline is never caused by foreign peoples; chaos in the court is the true root of a country's troubles. A top special forces soldier from Huaxia dies in a foreign land, only to transmigrate to another world and become the sixth prince of the Great Wu Empire. Yet this illustrious identity makes him the laughingstock of the entire Great Wu dynasty, mocked and ridiculed by all. 10.3kReads8.6Score96214d adds
34. 34 大 The Princes of Great Wei 大魏王侯 Pale Ink, Blue Robe淡墨青衫Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Xu Zixian, a fallen prince's heir, is reborn in the final days of a dynasty. He fights to save himself, eventually ascends to the throne, and becomes the ruler of Wei. Later generations recorded the revival under the Great Wei ruler, recounting how, with extraordinary talent and unruffled composure, he competed with heroes for supremacy and ultimately stood above them all. 11Reads7.4Score—14d adds
35. 35 登 Ascending to the Palace 登阙 The Wind of the Void虚御之风Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing A global clash of civilizations, legendary generals from history locked in chaotic battles, naval warfare with ironclad ships and heavy guns, strategic trade and business, and the rise of a sea lord. A renowned marshal of Zhen Tang, once celebrated across the land, is reduced to a slave miner on a desolate island. Hunt sea beasts in the waters around the island, fight pirates, claim the Abyssal Trench, and build a city on the sea! Clash with the great nations and contend with powerful factions. 335Reads—Score—14d adds

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    From general to slave, he rose step by step from the sea, building a maritime empire.

36. 36 梁 The Liangshan Empire: From Beggar to Emperor 梁山霸业从乞丐到皇帝 A Smile Across the Blue Sea, a Wanderer of Heaven and Earth沧海一笑乾坤客Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A modern soul suddenly transmigrates to the tumultuous Northern Song Dynasty. He happens upon an unparalleled martial hero, learns his true teachings, and dubs himself the “Carefree Hero.” A chance encounter uncovers the mystery of his birth: he is none other than the son of Yu Qilin Lu Junyi. Through a twist of fate, he joins Liangshan and becomes one of its fierce generals. When Song Jiang sets his sights on his sister, he relies on both courage and cunning to face him, vowing to defend his fa 1.3kReads—Score—14d adds

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    At Fengbo Pavilion, Pengju was rescued; in the Golden Palace, the Song Emperor was forced to submit. Wuzhu was captured at Yanshan, and the hammer shook the Yellow Dragon Palace. Eighteen great hammers wreaked havoc in the capital, and guns and cannons clashed with Zhuge Liang's crossbow. From beggar to emperor, the Water Margin is a wondrous tale.

37. 37 种 Farming: From Sect Tenant Farmer to Supreme Across the Myriad Worlds 种田：从宗门佃户到万界独尊 Foolish Zhi傻志Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing [Farming] + [Ensemble cast] + [Lord] + [Conquest] + [System] + [Satisfying wish fulfillment] Zhang Guiyuan transmigrates to a parallel world at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, where he becomes a tenant farmer growing spiritual plants for a sect. He awakens the strongest Lord System and obtains an unparalleled book: Postpartum Care for Sows He settles into a fine life of farming, raising pigs, and teasing his wicked sword cultivator little sister. But then a calamity that comes once every tho 3.2kReads5.7Score18714d adds

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    [Conquest] + [Territorial Expansion] + [Lord] + [Crowd Portrait] Start by building your power around Lake Baikal, establish your city, defend against beast tides, subdue the northern nomadic tribes, and become the ruler of all races.

38. 38 乱 The Great Landowner in a Chaotic Age 乱世大地主 Peace of Mind Brings Ease心安则然Historical403k WordsOngoing “Your Majesty, please ascend the throne!” Li Anran shook his head again and again. All he wanted was to be a landlord. “I’m not an emperor. I’m just a landlord!” The elderly adviser’s face darkened. Pointing at the prime minister’s robes he was wearing, he asked, “If you’re the landlord, then what am I?” Without even looking up, Li Anran replied, “The steward.” The old man’s expression turned even uglier. He pointed at the civil and military officials below and asked, “Then what are they?” “Farm —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend these two books 1. Much more interesting than those awesome articles. 2. While the economy has become modernized, the cultural landscape remains traditional, creating a blend of the old and the new.

39. 39 战 The Son of Heaven in the Warring States 战国天子 Ask Not勿问Historical1.5M WordsCompleted After a car accident, I plunged into a lake and transmigrated to the Warring States period, taking over the body of the son of the Lord of Western Zhou. With Qin poised to destroy Zhou, how can I turn the tide and save myself and my state from extinction? Amid the chaos of war, how will I navigate the treacherous rivalries between the feudal lords and secure a place to survive? Then watch as an iron-blooded army unifies China and sends the world its fiercest warning: Whoever dares invade China, 156Reads7.2Score—14d adds
40. 40 穿 After I Transmigrated, Foreigners Hailed Me as the Scourge of God 穿越后，老外尊称我为上帝之鞭 Joyful Long欢喜珑Historical682k WordsOngoing After I joined the rebel army, Old Zhu said, “I'm broke!” No problem! Ever heard of the [Golden Juice trade]? After I helped Old Zhu conquer the realm, he said, “The treasury is empty!” No problem! There's a [Gold and Silver Island] across the sea! Old Zhu said, “We don't have enough laborers to build the Great Wall!” No problem! There are plenty of people in [Tianzhu]! Old Zhu said, “I want to see a flying dance!” No problem! I'll take a trip to the [Western Regions]! Old Zhu said, “There's a r 100Reads—Score—14d adds

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41. 41 开 Exiled from the Start, I Changed My Fate by Grinding for Experience 开局被流放，我靠肝经验逆天改命 Ant in the Shadow影子里的蚂蚁Eastern Fantasy3.7M WordsOngoing From the Start, Exiled to the Frontier: I Defy Fate by Grinding Experience Lu Chen was a top student in the modern world, but after waking from a nap, he found himself reincarnated as a disgraced heir in a world of immortal cultivation. Exiled to the frontier from the start, with his spiritual roots destroyed, he was also saddled with a frail fiancée and a fallen family. He smiled calmly. “Perfect. Let me show you what scientific cultivation looks like.” While others were still struggling throug 2.8kReads—Score24614d adds

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42. 42 成 Growing Strong with the Help of Beautiful Women 成长之红颜助我 Ant in the Shadow影子里的蚂蚁Historical2.9M WordsOngoing Beauty helped me succeed, and I repaid her with ten thousand taels of gold… 962Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 43 靠 Damn, Dark Zone Breakout Helped Me Become a God 靠，暗区突围助我成神了 Ant in the Shadow影子里的蚂蚁Urban1.1M WordsCompleted My new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! Please ask for updates, leave chapter comments, give it a five-star rating, or send a little free gift. Thank you! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 44 万 I Can Raise Anything, and Beautiful Women Help Me 万物可养，红颜助我 Ant in the Shadow影子里的蚂蚁Urban1.2M WordsCompleted My new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! Please leave comments asking for updates, give it a five-star rating, and send a gift if you like, even a free one. Your support keeps me going!!! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 45 民 Republican Era: Who Needs Concubines? Spend Money to Make Your Warlord Stronger 民国：要啥姨太，军阀氪金就变强 Lucky Orange Cat橘猫有财气Historical463k WordsOngoing [Republican Era] [Warlords] [Tycoon] [Pay to Win] [System] [No Female Lead] [War of Resistance] Cao Qiqiang transmigrates into a chaotic age and awakens the “Warlord Pay-to-Win and Grow Stronger System.” He rises amid war and strife, dominating the world with swagger! [Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have bound the Warlord Tycoon System! Get a ten-thousand-fold rebate on your savings! Exchange them for Threshold Coins and enjoy a surprise!] [The System Shop is now open for a limited time.] [War 1Reads5.3Score—14d adds

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46. 46 反 Villain: I Went Wild with Joy After Marrying the Comatose Empress 反派：娶了植物人女帝后我乐疯了 Lucky Orange Cat橘猫有财气Eastern Fantasy59k WordsCompleted My name is Chu Lingxiao. I transmigrated to the Dragon Fortune Dynasty, where martial strength reigns supreme, and somehow became the “Chosen One.” Then I was forced to marry the empress of the Mystic Goddess Sect, Gu Ruoxue, who was in a vegetative state, and was chosen to bring her good fortune and be buried alongside her. If the empress lived, I would care for her. If she died, I’d be sealed in her coffin and buried with her. Everyone pitied my miserable fate, but I was over the moon! Because 54Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 47 长 Longevity System: The Old Ancestor Has Nearly Died of Old Age Again! 长生系统，老祖又双叒叕夭寿了！ Lucky Orange Cat橘猫有财气Eastern Fantasy121k WordsCompleted In the Great Dou Dynasty, where martial prowess reigns supreme, Zu Linfeng unexpectedly obtains the “I Am Your Dad” System. As long as he has enough descendants, his cultivation can increase without limit. [Ding! System notification: For each child the Host has, receive one year of lifespan and cultivation. For each grandchild, the reward is halved...] Huh? I can get stronger just by having more kids? Zu Linfeng is overjoyed. With his cheat-like advantage, he steps onto the path of cultivation a —Reads5.4Score—14d adds
48. 48 媚 The Alluring Wife 媚妻 Lucky Orange Cat橘猫有财气Urban113k WordsCompleted Zhou Xiongwei, a young delivery rider who runs errands and brings people their takeout, unexpectedly acquires the mysterious inheritance of the True Dragon Sacred Body. His once dull, uneventful life is never the same again. He meets and falls in love with Long Meitong, a beautiful CEO whose background is shrouded in mystery, and joins forces with his fellow delivery riders to make their mark in the city, embarking on an extraordinary life. 243Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 49 鹿 A Deer Treads the Dust of Yong 鹿踏雍尘 Linlugu City林鹿谷城Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Great Yong dynasty, royal princes fought for the throne, military governors carved up the realm, and aristocratic clans meddled in government. The foundations of three hundred years crumbled, while the northwestern frontier lay strewn with bones. Lin Lu, a poor young man from Gucheng, joined the army in Shuofang with the ambition of “defending the land and securing the borders.” But when his army rations were stolen, his military achievements taken from him, and his rel 6Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 50 寒 Journey of the Cold Blade: From Refugee to Ruler of the Realm 寒锋行：从流民到摄山河 A Wildly Imaginative Brain胡思乱想的大脑Historical288k WordsOngoing A hidden heir lurks in the refugee camps, while the Nine Cauldrons fracture the land and set the beacon fires alight. Xiao Yu, a lowborn refugee struggling to survive in a border camp in the state of Yan, has no idea that his blood carries the loyalty and grievance of a renowned general from the former dynasty. A forced conscription sweeps him into the meat grinder known as the Battle of Canglang Plains. Amid mountains of corpses and rivers of blood, his innate “Eye of Insight” lets him spot a g —Reads—Score—14d adds

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