Recommend Historical Novels About Brilliant Strategists Who Shape the World 历史高智商布局天下的交出来

1. 601 布 The Commoner's Stratagem: I Shape the World from Behind the Scenes 布衣谋：我在幕后定天下 The Flower Monk Who Doesn't Chant Sutras花和尚不念经Historical305k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a refugee in the Great Zhou dynasty, Deng Chuan asked for little: just a peaceful life and the chance to protect the children by his side. But one night in a ruined temple, he stumbled upon a secret assassination plotted at court. He had no wish to get involved, but the chaos of the age swept him up. He had no taste for political scheming and no hunger for fame. He relied only on his wits to protect those around him and uphold what he believed in. He built a firm fou 32Reads—Score114d adds

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   The story is about being forced into a situation against one's will, with a clear main plot. It's not about feeling good, but about being forced to protect something against one's will, and how one wrong step can lead to complete defeat. After reading it, you feel heavy-hearted and can't forget it for a long time.

2. 602 官 Reborn: The Honest Confession of an Official 官路之重生坦白局 Never Said It不曾说Urban1.2M WordsCompleted An accident gave Zhang Hao a new lease on life, giving him the chance to rewrite the years of mediocrity and helplessness behind him. With the advantage of knowing what lies ahead, watch as Zhang Hao plans every move and secures victory from afar. A dragon may lie hidden in a pool, but when the winds and clouds gather, it will soar into the heavens. 5.8kReads9.3Score39714d adds
3. 603 娘 My Wife Is Already the Richest, So Why Take the Top Scholar Exam? 娘子都首富了，还要考状元？ My Fans Are So Handsome我的粉丝超帅的Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Whose husband is this? Whoever grabs him gets to keep him!] Xu Ye accidentally transmigrates while rescuing someone from drowning. When he reaches shore, he realizes he's holding the daughter of the richest man in the realm. He thinks he's landed himself a wealthy wife and can lie flat, living off her money, but then he sees his fiancée being schemed against... “Copy books to pay off your debts? Why not copy Battle Through the Heavens!” “The teahouse is empty? Let's get on the BBS!” The imp 64.1kReads8.2Score6.9k14d adds

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   Super good-looking, funny and mind-bending

4. 604 重 Chong’er Returns to Jin 重耳归晋 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今14k WordsCompleted Chong'er Returns to Jin 3Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 605 太 The Crown Prince Is Wise 太子英明 Yang Laosan杨老三Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [Eastern Palace power struggles + diplomatic intrigue + daring, strategic warfare + tender romance + conquering the world] In your eyes, Father, I'm a rebellious son because I have far more troops, money, and provisions than you do. Fine, then. The eldest, the third, and the fifth will come for your throne one after another and violate your consorts. And the one who saves you will be me, your rebellious son. Father, tell me yourself: who is really the rebellious one? Who is the wisest of all? Ar 5.4kReads8.8Score56514d adds

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   High IQ, you won't get tired of watching it.

6. 606 从 From The Knockout to the World’s Richest Man 从狂飙开始成为世界首富 A Dragon in Shallow Waters龙遇浅滩Male-Channel Fanfiction769k WordsCompleted (This is just a novel. Please don't read modern society into it. Thank you for understanding.) Qin Junze grew up in an orphanage and was once classmates with An Xin and Meng Yu. The three were close friends, but after graduation, they went their separate ways. An Xin became a police officer, while Meng Yu became a journalist. Just when Qin Junze thought graduation meant unemployment, he suddenly awakened a Capital System that set him on a completely transformed path in life. In the legitimate wo 2.4kReads8.0Score14014d adds
7. 607 墨 Ink Seal of the Nine Heavens 墨印九天 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今25k WordsCompleted Ink Seal Across the Nine Heavens 8Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 608 官EN The Halls of Power: A Nobody's Ambition 官场：一个小人物的野望 Ink as a Blade以墨为锋Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Starting as a grassroots police officer in 2005, he repeatedly cracks major cases. Amid the treacherous twists and turns of officialdom, he carves out a distinctive path to promotion. 132.2kReads9.5Score15.3k14d adds
9. 609 纵 The Way of Strategy: Zhang Yi’s Mystic Plans 纵横灵途：张仪玄策 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今19k WordsCompleted Traversing the World of Spirits: Zhang Yi's Arcane Strategies 1Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 610 开EN Starting with a Street Stall Selling Super Strength Potions 开局地摊卖大力 Yi Qingfeng弈青锋Urban8.9M WordsCompleted [Qingfeng's new novel, This Player Has a Problem in the Head, is currently serializing and has plenty of chapters ready to binge] Earth enters an era of spiritual qi revival, and humanity begins awakening supernatural abilities! Jiang Nan awakens the strongest street-stall System from the start. Potions of Strength? Detoxifying Yellow Beans? Lucky Cherries? They're flying off the shelves! The world's top tycoons, richest man, popular streamers, and peak powerhouses all come to buy them. Jiang Na 333.1kReads9.7Score43.5k14d adds

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    It seems we have no choice but to bring out our most prized possession.

11. 611 三 Three Kingdoms: I Was a Loyal Subject, Yet Chose Rebellion 三国，我本忠良，却选择了造反 The Moon Says Nothing月不语Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [A New Three Kingdoms] [No System] [Multiple Heroines] [A Commoner’s Rise to Power] [An Emperor’s Daily Life] After transmigrating to the late Eastern Han dynasty, he finds himself in the body of seventeen-year-old Zhao Yun! The Yellow Turban Rebellion was crushed three years ago, and Dong Zhuo will plunge Luoyang into chaos in a year. He knows how history is supposed to unfold, but cannot calmly make his plans. Zhao Yun has just been set up by villains and is in grave danger. Given Zhao Yun’s c 1.4kReads8.8Score12814d adds

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    No system, high IQ, he collected all the beauties of the Three Kingdoms, unified the world, currently at 1.5 Million words.

12. 612 召 Summoning: The Battle for the Dynasty 召唤：王朝争霸 The Hornless Goat没角的山羊Historical472k WordsOngoing [Summoning] [Dynasty-Warring] [Body Cultivation] [Multiple] [the Myriad Worlds] [All Races] [Not Invincible] [Historical Generals] [Decisive and Ruthless] Who was the greatest general in history? Who was the greatest statesman in history? Who was the most beautiful woman in history? The civil officials and military generals of China gather together. Watch as they sweep across another world and conquer all beneath heaven. Wars on the mainland, wars between planes. Wars among humanity, wars among 32Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Not bad, it's about vying for supremacy and strategic planning.

13. 613 文 The Star of Literature Falls to the Mortal Realm: Wang Bo's Legend in the Mystic Tang Dynasty 文星坠凡：王勃玄唐传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今10k WordsCompleted The Star of Literature Falls to Earth: Wang Bo's Mysterious Tang Dynasty 5Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 614 大 Great Zhou: From Brothel Servant to Power Behind the Throne 大周：从青楼杂役到权倾朝野 Earl Dials福尔屌斯Historical152k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue + low martial arts + harem + rebellion + the Opium War + ruling the world] Lin Yi, a history PhD student, finds himself in the body of a servant. He has no System, no cheat, only a wretched background and a lifetime of humiliation. The world is blind, insulting me, cursing me, bullying me, and ruining me. What should I do? Answer: If they can be killed, kill them. So, on a moonless night, Lin Yi cut off all sixty-six heads in the Marquis's residence and embarked on a path of 11Reads6.9Score614d adds

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    My political intrigue essay, please excuse its poor quality.

15. 615 秦 Qin Shi: Ode to Qiao Song 秦时颂乔松 Edamame with Liquor毛豆佐酒Anime Fanfiction2.1M WordsCompleted What of the six states of Shandong? What of the anti-Qin alliance? What of the overlord of the northern lands? What of the king of the Western Regions? Even if the whole world turns against me and heaven and earth are turned upside down, I can still hold up the sky with one hand and keep it from collapsing! 11.3kReads8.3Score82614d adds

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    #Must Read! "The Long Road to Qin": A Legendary Rise of a Powerful Hero in the Qin Dynasty! Do you want to experience the passion and heroism amidst the vicissitudes of history? "The Long Road to Qin" takes you into the war-torn, heroic era of the Qin Dynasty! In this time of great upheaval, the six states of Shandong, the anti-Qin alliance, the northern overlord, and the king of the western regions—various forces surge like a turbulent tide, stirring up the Qin Dynasty. But there is one young master, brimming with ambition, who, even when the world is in chaos and the heavens are turned upside down, still vows: "This young master can still hold up the sky with one hand and save it from collapse!" How will he navigate this complex situation? Will he rely on his extraordinary wisdom and strategy, or will he use his unparalleled martial prowess to intimidate all sides? What legendary stories and heroes will he encounter on this long and arduous journey through the Qin Dynasty? This book takes you on a journey through time, allowing you to experience the grandeur and tragedy of the late Qin Dynasty and witness the protagonist's incredible journey to turn the tide. Join us on this journey full of passion and challenges, and experience the magnificent era!

16. 616 从EN Once Upon a Time, There Was a Demon-Suppressing Pass 从前有座镇妖关 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Once, there was a pass like this. Once, there was a group of people like this. Every inch of this pass was stained with blood. These people would not return until they were dead. All so that, amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood, in their final moments, they could turn around and see the lights of countless homes shining behind them, with peace and safety year after year. 160.2kReads9.6Score18.1k14d adds
17. 617 痴 The Foolish Fifth Prince Is Exiled to Danzhou 痴傻五皇子发配儋州 Xiangxi River香溪河Historical732k WordsCompleted For twenty years, the Fifth Prince was known as a fool. Then, without warning, he was made Prince of Danzhou and sent to a distant land crawling with wolves and tigers. The emperor’s intentions are unfathomable, and the crown prince is sharpening his knives. A thousand miles of road lie ahead, with danger lurking at every turn. A graduate student from a top university, who has transmigrated through time, can he overcome this crisis? What ties does he have to the colorful cast of characters he me 3kReads8.8Score24814d adds

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    ①, ✨Nine princes vie for the throne, plotting to seize power. The emperor's son is not favored by his father, and his brothers fight each other for the throne. To protect his chosen successor, the emperor also wants to eliminate him. 👊🏻Plotting to seize power.

18. 618 兵 The Art of the God of War: The Schemes of Huaiyin 兵仙箓：淮阴玄谋 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今20k WordsCompleted The Art of War: Huaiyin’s Hidden Stratagems 2Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 619 请 Draw Your Blade! 请，拔刀！ Su Liankong苏恋空Historical36k WordsOngoing He is the useless Crown Prince of the Great Xia Empire. His royal brothers want him dead, foreign enemies want him dead, and even the beauties of the realm want him dead. To stay alive, he gives up the throne, builds an invincible army, and creates a paradise beyond the mortal world. The people call him the Great Emperor of Cangzhou! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🌈High IQ, strategic planning, and a princely power struggle! 🔥Part 1: The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of the Crown Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty, only to be deposed at the start. To survive, he trains an invincible army, builds a secluded paradise, and is known as the Great Emperor of Cangzhou! 🔥Part 2: The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of the Ninth Prince of the Great Han Dynasty, embarking on a legendary quest for supremacy!

20. 620 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 119.8kReads9.6Score11.5k14d adds

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    👆🏻A wise dog head ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)✧ ✨① 📖 "Reborn as Zhu Yunwen, Building the Peak of the Ming Dynasty"✨ My darlings👋Today I'm going to talk about a super good novel— "Reborn as Zhu Yunwen, Building the Peak of the Ming Dynasty"✨ Our protagonist was originally a modern person named Zhang Hao, but after a car accident, he transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty and became Zhu Yunwen. Who is this Zhu Yunwen? He was Zhu Yuanzhang's grandson, the eldest son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao, his mother was Chang Yuchun's daughter, and his maternal uncle was Lan Yu—his status was incredibly prestigious! 😎 After transmigrating, he didn't sit idle. First, he quickly grasped the situation of the Ming Dynasty and then resolved to contend for the throne and build an incredibly powerful Ming Dynasty! 👍 He cultivated relationships with powerful figures in the court, such as founding nobles and famous ministers, and also cultivated his own followers. He constantly studied governance and military strategy, making himself extremely capable. 🧐 The palace was fraught with danger, with various forces fighting each other. Other imperial grandsons, uncles, and even the women in the harem were restless, but our protagonist used his intelligence to resolve crises time and time again. The struggle for the throne with Zhu Di and the other princes was particularly exciting—a fierce game of strategy! 👏 Once the protagonist ascended the throne, he began sweeping reforms! He changed politics, the economy, and the military, strengthening central authority, improving governance, and boosting the economy. Externally, he was adept at territorial expansion and diplomacy, maintaining good relations with neighboring countries. Furthermore, he placed great emphasis on culture and people's livelihoods, vigorously developing education and cultivating talent, resulting in improved lives for ordinary people. Truly amazing! 👏👏👏 #NovelRecommendation #RebirthofZhuYuntong #MingDynasty #TimeTravelNovel This is Fengfeng. New author recommending books. Please follow (5000+ reads, trustworthy).

21. 621 神 God-Tier Choices: This Beast Tamer Is a Little Too Fierce 神级选择：这个御兽师有亿点生猛 Three Winds 11三风11Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [Beast taming + choices + comedy + nonsense + one female lead (no female lead) = ?] When Chen Shu wakes up, he finds that he has transmigrated to a parallel world where beast taming reigns supreme, and he has bound himself to a Divine-Level Choice System! Every choice he makes earns him all kinds of rewards! With the System’s help, his pets grow increasingly monstrous: a slime that can sit on a dragon and crush it to death, a husky that can blast a phoenix to tears with elemental skills, and a.. 177.9kReads9.7Score21.5k14d adds
22. 622 易 The Mystic Sovereign of the Way of Yi: The Legend of Guo Pu 易道玄尊：郭璞传奇 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今11k WordsCompleted The Daoist Mystic: The Legend of Guo Pu 4Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 623 回 Back to Ancient Times as a Prince 回到古代当皇子 Horse-Monkey Shochu马猴烧酒Historical1.9M WordsCompleted The greatest weapons expert in the special forces accidentally transmigrates into the body of the Great Han Empire’s ninth prince. Thus begins a legendary rise to power: strong liquor and a spirited steed on the battlefield, while he claims the world’s power, beauty, and pleasures for himself. 102Reads9.0Score—14d adds
24. 624 魂 Reborn in the Body of a Foolish Prince, I Blow Up the Capital from the Start 魂穿傻皇子，开局炸京都 Heaven-Sent天赐Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, he becomes a prince with an intellectual disability. It’s hell difficulty from the start: assassination, poisoning, being thrown into a cesspit, a thousand different ways to die. Anything that can’t kill me will only make me stronger! Just watch how the fool you mock makes a comeback! How he turns barren land into a land of abundance! How he purges treacherous ministers, seizes the position of crown prince, and commands awe throughout the realm! 66Reads7.1Score—14d adds
25. 625 抱 The Immortal Path of Baopu: The Legend of Ge Hong 抱朴仙途之葛洪传奇 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今15k WordsCompleted The Immortal Path of Baopu: The Legend of Ge Hong 3Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 626 重 Reborn: Back to 1983 to Become a Tycoon 重生：回到1983当富翁 Half Gratitude, Half Grudge恩怨各一半Urban3.4M WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available on JD.com! The text has been carefully revised and is even more exciting. There are plenty of discounts right now, so if you're interested, go grab a copy!) Zhou Yufeng, a corporate CEO, unexpectedly returns to 1983, an era of planned economies and feeling one's way across the river by touching the stones. With his lovely wife wanting a divorce and his younger brother and sister struggling to get by, watch as he turns the business world upside down and changes 134kReads9.3Score16.4k14d adds
27. 627 赤 Red Sky: The Dynasty Cycle 赤霄：王朝周期律 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical342k WordsOngoing Note: This is an epic war story. Don’t see that the protagonists are two men and assume it’s the sort of “two male leads” story some female readers enjoy. It isn’t! There are two male protagonists named here only because there isn’t room to list more than a dozen. Each subsequent volume will have its own protagonist, and the complete story will feature more than a dozen protagonists. Each protagonist belongs to a different historical period. Faced with the crises of their time, whether struggles 127Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Both books excel in their depiction of battles. The political intrigue, institutional reforms, military strategy, and human nature are all skillfully portrayed.

28. 628 鬼 The Medicine Cauldron of Guiguzi 鬼谷药鼎 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今15k WordsCompleted The Ghost Valley Medicine Cauldron 4Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 629 寒 The Invincible Ninth Prince from a Humble Family 寒门无敌九皇子 A Thousand Gold for One Smile千金寻一笑Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Special Forces soldier inhabits another body + alternate history + political intrigue + iron-fisted suppression With his pen, he can bring peace to the realm; on horseback, he can secure the land and command the world! He is the last pillar of Southern Chu, a god of war in the eyes of generals and a paragon to scholar 191Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    Alternate history, dynastic power struggles, special forces soldiers time-traveling

30. 630 关 The Guanshan Pact 关山契 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical488k WordsCompleted On the western frontier, yellow sands bury the dead, and honor is as fragile as paper. The young Zhao Tianhao was merely a merchant’s son from Ping Wharf. With a heart full of sincerity, he kept his contracts, protected his family business, and brought peace to his neighbors. Yet the crushing might of the war-torn age destroyed his household, driving him to abandon trade and take up arms. He entered the death camp, managed military rations, trained a corps of death-defying soldiers, and defended 5.3kReads9.3Score60714d adds
31. 631 汉 Divine Judge of the Han Prison: The Biography of Zhang Tang 汉狱神断：张汤传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今23k WordsCompleted The Divine Judge of the Han Prison: The Biography of Zhang Tang 1Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 632 劫 Martial Peace Through Tribulation and Dust 劫尘武安 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今15k WordsCompleted Wu'an Amid the Dust of Calamity 1Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 633 再 Make Me Prince Consort Again, and I'll Start a Rebellion 再让我当驸马，我就要造反了 Wann an Niu Er皖南牛二Historical4.9M WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of the short drama The Foolish Son-in-Law of Great Qian. Qin Mo, a single history nerd, transmigrates to Great Qian and becomes the foolish heir of the Duke of Qin’s household. He only wants to spend his life carefree, raising fighting roosters and walking his dogs, but everyone keeps pressuring him! Duke of Qin: Son, I’m begging you. Please marry the princess! The Emperor of Great Qian: My good son-in-law, you’re my lucky star. You have to be the imperial son-in-law 6kReads8.8Score81614d adds

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    See? They're all completely silent.

34. 634 重 Reborn as King You of Zhou: From the Start, I Killed Bao Si to Consecrate My Banner 重生周幽王，开局杀褒姒祭旗 Mr. Katydid螽斯先生Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [A slow-burn tale of farming and development + court intrigue + warlord rivalries + no System + not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy] Zhou Chen transmigrates to the end of the Western Zhou Dynasty and becomes the infamous King You of Zhou, Ji Gongsui. He has already been on the throne for six years. The Zhou royal house is in decline, its royal armies have been wiped out, the people are furious, and the feudal lords are ready to make their move. Only five years remain before the Quanrong capture 929Reads8.4Score10214d adds

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    I recommended this book to a friend, but not many people can understand it.

35. 635 故 Deep Love for the Former: Ping Jun's Farewell 故剑情深：平君辞 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今18k WordsCompleted Deep Love for an Old Sword: Pingjun's Farewell 4Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 636 重 Reborn, I Study for the Imperial Exams in Another World 重生后，我在异世界读书科举 Lan Xiaoyi蓝小一Historical2.8M WordsCompleted (Transmigration) + (farming) + (daily life) + (imperial examinations) (no System) + (court politics) Chen Chuyi was reborn into a poor family in Beishui Village, carrying the memories of his past life. At first, he only wanted to earn a little money to improve his family's life. But in this unfamiliar ancient world, he was always afraid someone would take his family's money and eat their food. In the end, he embarked on the path of study and the imperial examinations. He knew that only by changi 6.7kReads8.3Score52814d adds

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    Chen Chuyi, carrying memories of his past life, transmigrates to a poor family in Beishui Village. Initially, he only wants to earn money to improve his family's life. However, in this unfamiliar ancient society, without any means of protection, he is ultimately at the mercy of others. In the end, he has no choice but to embark on the journey of studying for the imperial examinations; only by changing his fate can he better protect himself and his family. "When poor, cultivate your own virtue; when successful, help others..."

37. 637 奇 Strange Treasures Conquer the World: The Secret Schemes of Lü Buwei 奇货驭天：吕不韦异谋传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今27k WordsCompleted Mastering Heaven with Rare Goods: The Strange Schemes of Lü Buwei 2Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 638 金 Ashes of War: Fifty-Nine Years of the Liu Song Dynasty 金戈烬：刘宋五十九年兴亡录 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今19k WordsCompleted Ashes of the Golden Spear: A Chronicle of the Rise and Fall of Liu Song Across Fifty-Nine Years 3Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 639 苍 Nine Transformations of the Azure and Yellow: Li Si’s Cauldron 苍黄九变：李斯鼎 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今19k WordsCompleted Nine Transformations of Heaven and Earth: Li Si Ding 3Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 640 二 A'Dou on His Second Run: Reciting the Memorial on the Northern Campaign to Liu Bei from the Start 二周目阿斗，开局给刘备念出师表 Pineapples Everywhere满地是菠萝Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Liu Shan, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, ensemble cast, strategy, passion, romance, slow pace] In 271 AD, Liu Shan, Duke of Anle under the Jin dynasty, died with a heart full of regrets. Yet his soul did not fade away. It drifted through the river of time, witnessing the extinction of his descendants and the Upheaval of Yongjia. Then, carrying the memories of his previous life, he returned to the year he had just been born. In 207 AD, his whole family looked on with delight at the newborn baby boy! Liu 31.4kReads9.5Score4k14d adds

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    Liu Shan (A Dou) and Zhuge Liang are reborn, but Liu Shan doesn't have many scenes. Although Zhuge Liang seizes some opportunities, he doesn't completely disregard reality and sweep across the world. This is a rare fan fiction of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, with well-developed characters that don't go out of character and are very relatable.

41. 641 刚 I Was Barely Born When the Empress Dowager Used Me to Fight for the Throne! 刚出生，母后就拿我争皇位！ Riding a Wild Boar骑着野猪Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Alternate history, no System, strategy and warfare He was once a prince, but fate left him stranded beyond the frontier. Now the land is shattered and warlords vie for supremacy. How could he, a prince by birth, stay out of it? 1.4kReads7.1Score10414d adds

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    These are all quite good. They don't have systems or cheat codes; they're full of political intrigue, scheming, and plotting—definitely worth reading.

42. 642 三 Three Kingdoms: Everything Belongs to Me 三国：一切都是朕的 Happy Farmer乐农Historical306k WordsCompleted Liu Jin, a playboy, transmigrates to the late Eastern Han dynasty in 183 AD and becomes the second son of Liu Yu, Governor of Youzhou. To survive the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Liu Jin builds up trade, recruits soldiers, and expands his own forces. Liu Jin has no ambition beyond lounging with beautiful women in his arms, but as he steadily rises to power, his civil officials and generals push him onto the throne, where he can rule the world by day and enjoy its pleasures by night. Power, wealth, a 231Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    The Three Kingdoms: Everything is Mine - Character Traits: Since I can time travel, why not indulge in a life of pleasure and power? Since I can start over, why not live a life of grandeur? A cunning, ruthless character who loves wine, money, and women, with a roguish charm. The story is a humorous and witty harem novel. Synopsis: Playboy Liu Jin time-travels to the late Eastern Han Dynasty in 183 AD, becoming the second son of Liu Yu, the governor of Youzhou. To survive the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Liu Jin develops commerce, recruits soldiers, and builds his own army. Unwilling to pursue a life of leisure, Liu Jin only wants to enjoy the company of beautiful women. However, as he rises to power, his officials and generals push him to the throne, where he wields absolute power. Power, wealth, and riches—all in one person—he becomes a legendary emperor.

43. 643 神 Divine Numerology: The Secret Scroll of the Supreme Principle 神数衍天：皇极秘卷 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今23k WordsCompleted Divine Numerology Reveals Heaven: The Secret Scroll of the Emperor's Pole 4Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 644 重 Reborn: The Art of Power 重生之权谋天下 Stone in the Cracks缝隙中的石头Historical467k WordsCompleted In his previous life, he lost the struggle for the throne, and everyone close to him died a gruesome death. He had foreseen this ending, yet could never accept it. The wife he had loved all his life abandoned him at the end, unwilling to share his hardships. Even harder to understand was why someone who had always been at odds with him would give up power and wealth to save his life, ring the grievance bell, take the blame, and die in misery. Given another chance, he overturns everything. Now he 523Reads6.8Score—14d adds
45. 645 寒 An Emperor's Tutor from a Poor Family: The Man Behind the Empress 寒门帝师：女帝背后的男人 Sorrowful Death沉殇Historical302k WordsCompleted [Empress + Court Intrigue + Alternate History + play the pig to eat the tiger] After transmigrating, He Shen finds himself branded a disgraced imperial exam cheater, despised by everyone. With no other choice, he goes home to start a business and revamp his family's tavern. To his surprise, he becomes famous throughout the Great Qian Dynasty. Even the poems he casually writes are celebrated by the Hanlin scholars. The peerless empress visits him three times, begging him to enter her service! “Si 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A historical novel featuring a sneaky, strategic development process and high intelligence. A grand drama of political intrigue, power struggles, and court intrigue—a must-read! You'll want to stay up all night to finish it!

46. 646 陶 Tao Zhu’s Mystic Strategy: Mastermind of Heaven’s Secrets 陶朱玄略：天机谋主 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今22k WordsCompleted The Tao Zhu Strategy: Mastermind of Heaven's Secrets 5Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 647 重 Reborn: Married from the Start, from Fool to Emperor 重生：开局就结婚，从傻子到皇帝 The Cow Without a Home没窝的牛Historical810k WordsCompleted Tang Tianci transmigrates to an unknown dynasty where warlords rule separate territories and someone declares himself king in every city! To survive, he pretends to be a fool for eight years while secretly laying his plans. It is through marriage that he obtains the first piece of the puzzle in his bid to rule the world. Later, he subdues the Eight Martial Gods of the previous dynasty and recruits Gu Liou, the Sage of Strategy, climbing step by step to the throne and ruling all under heaven! (Th 97Reads8.4Score—14d adds
48. 648 风 Storms Over the Great Jin 风雨大晋 Nine One Six九一六Historical1.8M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read my stories. I hope you enjoy them. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 280Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    Perfect for avid bookworms 😃

49. 649 开 From the Start, I'm a Disgraced Prince in the Cold Palace 开局冷宫废皇子 Xiao Se Qiu Feng萧瑟秋风Historical212k WordsCompleted Transmigration + history + strategy + cultivation + a golden finger... "What? The useless prince has become an unrivaled god of war!" "The Chen Kingdom, on the verge of destruction, has somehow staged a comeback!" Chen Feng, a civil servant from Blue Star, transmigrates to another world and becomes a prince of a kingdom on the brink of collapse. Fortunately, the Strategic Mastermind System binds itself to him, allowing him to summon civil officials and military generals. Watch as I turn the tide 351Reads6.4Score—14d adds
50. 650 长 The Rhapsody of Changmen: Ashes of the Golden Moon 长门赋·金月烬 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Ancient Romance18k WordsCompleted Ode to the Gate of Longmen: The Golden Moon Burns to Ashes —Reads—Score—14d adds

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