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

1. 251 家 Clan Simulator: Making the Qingyuan Duan Clan Great Again 家族模拟：让清源段氏再次伟大 I Dread Midnight Inspiration最怕半夜来灵感Historical280k WordsOngoing [Family Clan + Simulation + Ensemble Cast] The Duan clan of Qingyuan was once an eminent family, but now it has fallen into poverty. Duan Ping’an is the family’s last hope, a farmer so poor he can’t even afford a full meal. Then a falling star came down from the heavens and nearly struck him dead. From that day on, a book called The Prophecy Scripture appeared in his mind. The book could predict the future and accurately reveal the course of his life. At last, life’s damnable multiple-choice que 92Reads8.5Score—14d adds
2. 252 全 My Clan Raised Me to Greatness, So I Gifted Them Purple Robes 全族扶我青云志，我赠族人朱紫袍 Uncle Jianghe江河大爷Historical2.2M WordsOngoing After dying suddenly from overwork, workaholic Chen Yan is reborn as the only son of a newly born provincial graduate in the Great Liang Dynasty. His father is successful, so Chen Yan promptly decides to lie flat and enjoy the good life, with food brought to him and clothes laid out for him. But when he learns at the age of six that he was switched at birth with a farmer's child, his life takes a turn. The day the fake young master returns to the Chen family, he goes out to work in the fields an 216.4kReads9.3Score21.7k14d adds
3. 253 那 That Year, That Cicada, That Sword 那年那蝉那把剑 Mo Yu默煜Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Holding a cicada from summer doesn’t necessarily mean holding the whole summer in your hand. But grasp that sword, and you hold an entire world of martial arts. Wield a three-foot blade of gleaming steel. Dream of becoming a revered Sword God, if only for a day. Be an invincible Sword Immortal, if only for a moment. Sever the headmaster’s treasured pagoda and knock the emperor’s crown from his head. He laughs aloud: “Eight kings with zithers, lutes, harps, and pipes; four imps with grotesque fac 82.2kReads9.3Score8.2k14d adds

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   Grasping a cicada doesn't necessarily mean grasping the whole summer; grasping that sword, however, means grasping an entire martial world. Wielding a three-foot-long blade, dream of becoming a sword god revered by all, of being an invincible sword immortal. Sever the sect leader's pagoda, knock down the emperor's crown. Laughing loudly: "The eight kings of zither, lute, pipa, and lute; the four little devils of demons and monsters; one sword, one battle; with a single hand, I can take them all." (Read the main text)

4. 254 大 Great Tang: The Rebellious Son Betrays His Country 大唐：逆子叛国 Carefree Peddler逍遥货郎哥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted He turns Li Er into a tool to conquer new territories on his behalf, then helps enthrone a Byzantine empress, only to plot to take her country. Li Ke, the third prince of the Tang Dynasty, is shunned by his brothers, while the ministers keep their distance to avoid getting involved. Li Ke leaves the empire’s borders and, through cautious growth and steadily swallowing up territory, carves out a realm of his own. Before long, a powerful nation quietly appears on the Tang Dynasty’s northern fronti 4.7kReads8.5Score29414d adds
5. 255 一 The Pool in the Mirror 一镜之潭 Chen Yunxi陈昀夕Historical270k WordsCompleted This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental! To save his father’s life, Shen Mo is “guided by someone” to open his grandfather’s grave. He accidentally activates a time camera and is transported to a deadly plot in the year 752. Though Shen Mo has disrupted the scheme, he feels guilty toward Su Xingmian, who had intended to avenge her family’s massacre. He also mourns the decline of the glorious Tang dynasty, so he decides to stay for a while —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Amidst the chaos of war and the struggle for life and death, a deep and mutual redemption unfolds! Shen Mo is suddenly thrust into a deadly trap in the Tang Dynasty, plotting revenge, reversing the fate of the nation, and unraveling the mysteries of time and space. Love, hate, and truth intertwine, with plot twists and high-energy moments throughout!

6. 256 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 87.6kReads9.5Score12k14d adds

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   🌺Recommended🌺🌺 The female protagonist was born into a military family, but her family fell into ruin after her grandfather and brothers fought against Confucius. She was married to the wrong man and tragically died, filled with resentment. Reborn, with her father and brothers still alive, she walks alone. The fall of her family and the devastation of the world forge an unyielding spirit. She uncovers old cases, slays treacherous officials, and kills her arch-enemies, carving out a path to success for herself from the ashes of a seemingly weak woman.

7. 257 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Feng's Comeback from Cannon Fodder 三国：炮灰刘封逆袭之路 Pineapples Everywhere满地是菠萝Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [This book is being published. Stay tuned.] (Conquest, strategy, iron-blooded heroics, beauties, System) After transmigrating as Liu Feng, Liu Bei's adopted son, he knew the fate that awaited him: losing favor, being marginalized, becoming a pawn to be discarded, and ultimately falling into a deadly trap. In this life, he chose to endure and bide his time, then turn the tables when all seemed lost! From the start, he risked his life to save Liu Shan at Changban Slope, earning a reputation across 73.1kReads9.6Score7.3k14d adds
8. 258 回 Back in the Spring and Autumn Period, I Became a Tyrant 回到春秋当暴君 Glory and Loyalty荣耀与忠诚Historical1.6M WordsCompleted The history of the Spring and Autumn period is half a history of Jin. A soul from the modern era transmigrates to the state of Jin in the late Spring and Autumn period, becoming Zhi Xiao of the Zhi clan. In this era... Laozi organizes the Zhou court’s ancient records and travels around teaching his principles. Confucius takes on disciples in droves and travels among the states, drawing the attention of the world. King Fuchai of Wu and King Goujian of Yue are bound by love and hatred, while Xi Sh 1.8kReads8.9Score12914d adds
9. 259 太 The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, 1853 太平天国1853 Armory Battalion火器营Historical342k WordsOngoing Whenever I watched movies, I would imagine going back to ancient times and wonder if I could make a name for myself through my own efforts. When it actually happened to me, I learned that ancient society was a place that devoured people, and every step felt like walking on thin ice... Returning readers can start from Chapter 143. 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is a time-travel story set in the late Qing Dynasty during the Taiping Rebellion. The protagonist rises from a lowly clerk to a high-ranking official in charge of local militias. It's a tale of power struggles and conquest amidst the pressure from the Taiping Rebellion, the Qing army, and foreign powers. The book's strengths include: 1. A detailed explanation of strategy and tactics in the era of cold weapons, combining political maneuvering with warfare; 2. A multi-dimensional analysis of factors influencing war (intelligence, equipment, supplies, terrain utilization, weather, etc.); 3. Vivid and decisive characters; 4. The author rarely reads online novels, resulting in a free and unpredictable writing style. A must-read for fans of large-scale war novels. If you don't like it, come and criticize me!

10. 260 操 Controlling My Ancestors, Starting with the Chen Sheng and Wu Guang Uprising! 操控祖宗，从陈胜吴广起义开始！ Lord Linyuan临渊氏Historical552k WordsOngoing Yin Su transmigrated to a parallel-world America and became an ordinary international student, then unexpectedly bound himself to the Ancestor System. The System allowed him to control the choices of his ancestors and directly influence the modern world, but it came with a rule: the farther back in time an ancestor lived, the weaker their influence on the present. So Yin Su set himself the goal of “not fighting for one lifetime, but for all eternity” and began guiding his ancestors. His first-ge 121Reads7.6Score—14d adds
11. 261 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: A Chancellor of Unmatched Grace 红楼：风华首辅 Painted Bridge by the Willow Smoke烟柳画桥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System + intellectual battles + political intrigue + everyday life] Every line is stained with bitter tears, every page filled with absurdity. You might think this is merely a tale of infatuated, indulged young men and women behind closed doors, but who could know that the rise and fall of the world are all intertwined? Are the fortunes of the four great families destined to change? Is the dynasty beset by internal and external threats destined to fall? Must the path to a noble title and hig 43.2kReads9.2Score3.5k14d adds

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    It features a single female lead, and while the author has a strong subjective perspective and their own understanding of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, it generally transcends the limitations of simply writing about romance in the novel. It's quite readable, and the characters are well-developed (though those who like Jia Baoyu might not need to read this). [Laughs][laughs]

12. 262 我 My Wife Is Always Trying to Kill Me 我家娘子总想弄死我 A Little Frozen Li一只小冻离Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “Gu Chuan, are you plotting a rebellion?!” “Your Majesty, I’ve been wronged!” “Then why are the commander of the Xuanyue Army, the White Lotus Sect’s Holy Maiden, the Shadow Guards, the Queen of Jialan, and the Daoist Sect’s itinerant cultivator all with you?!” Gu Chuan swears that all he wanted at first was to lie flat. But the longer he lay low, the more people gathered around him. He had no choice but to mount his horse and take up arms to bring peace to the land! In the first year of the Wuh 14.1kReads8.8Score1.4k14d adds

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    Watch as a time-traveling scholar orchestrates the fate of the world, manipulating the imperial court. Those he wants to protect, even the emperor cannot kill; those he wants to kill, no one can save, forcing even the emperor to back down.

13. 263 千 A Thousand-Year-Old Clan: Starting with Marrying the Qiao Sisters in the Three Kingdoms 千年世家：从三国娶妻大小乔开始 Deng Yixia邓一下Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Fang Yi, a student from the modern world, arrives as the first ancestor of the Dongfang clan through a simulation game. Endowed with the valor of Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Chu, he joins forces with Sun Ce to establish a base in Jiangdong. After achieving fame and success, he retires at the height of his power. Fang Yi marries Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao, raises a family, and begins building his thousand-year-old Dongfang clan. Generation after generation 2kReads6.9Score13714d adds
14. 264 山 A Strategy for Realm and Rivers: Chronicles of Court and Jianghu 山河策【庙堂江湖录】 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Historical309k WordsCompleted [Peerless Heir] [Jianghu and Court] [Blood-and-Iron Warfare] [Political Intrigue and Wits] [Alternate History] [Chivalry and Tenderness] [No Transmigration] [No Golden Finger] The Dingbian Prince’s household is wiped out. Ten-year-old heir Ling Canglan narrowly escapes. After years in hiding, he makes his name in a single stroke. He studies both literature and martial arts, and grows into a man of great talent. Faced with the enmity of his country and the hatred of his family, he joins the army 2.2kReads7.0Score15514d adds

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    Intrigue and crime-solving, court politics and (jianghu, a world of martial arts and chivalry), rigorous logic, and everyone's intelligence is on point...!!

15. 265 从 The Man Who Walked Out of the Heavenly Prison 从天牢走出来的男人 Rogue Lao Wang流氓老王Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Chu Ye, heir to the Chu family, is the number one wastrel in the Great Zhou Dynasty, with countless heinous crimes to his name. In just four years, he was thrown into the imperial prison eleven times, yet walked out unscathed every time. The reason was his grandfather, the fearsome Northern Frontier Prince, who commanded a million troops. But this time, Chu Ye crossed the emperor’s bottom line. Imprisoned for the twelfth time, he was exiled to the perilous Abyssal Reach. Countless factions and i 11.2kReads8.9Score89814d adds

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    Fantasy, the protagonist is invincible, his subordinates are all incredibly powerful, and he plots to conquer the world.

16. 266 大 Secrets of Great Qin 大秦秘闻录 Ninth-Rank Blade Bearer九品带刀Historical132k WordsCompleted A debut on Tomato Novel by Jiupin Daidao. The Qin Dynasty’s iron triangle takes you on a journey to uncover its long-buried secrets, gradually revealing the mystery of the alien civilization known as Dijun. The Secrets of the Great Qin is more than an imaginative historical novel. It is an adventure through time, a profound exploration of power and technology, and a meditation on the rise and fall of civilizations. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I absolutely love this book! It's intellectually stimulating, logically sound, and offers readers a unique experience. It's a masterpiece among imaginative historical novels, with plenty of foreshadowing and exciting moments. I'm definitely adding it to my bookshelf!

17. 267 少 The Young Judge of Cases 少年青天断案录 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Mystery567k WordsCompleted [Mystery and Crime Solving] [Court and Jianghu] [Political Scheming and Wits]… A bizarre, earth-shaking case shattered twenty-seven years of peace in the Great Yan Dynasty. In a single day, three prefects of Jingnan Circuit died under mysterious circumstances. Xu Xinghe, the nineteen-year-old Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, was entrusted with the task in a moment of crisis and sent to investigate the southern frontier with the emperor’s sword. After enduring countless dangers and pain 2.4kReads—Score19414d adds
18. 268 不 Immortal Clan: Starting at the Xuanwu Gate 不朽世家：从玄武门开始 This Is the Road I Took to Get Here这是来时的路Eastern Fantasy540k WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Tang dynasty and establishes a clan. Its members found a nation overseas. With mighty warships, they dominate the seas. The clan's current sphere of influence includes Yingzhou, Ryukyu, Luzon, and Coral Island. 57Reads6.4Score—14d adds
19. 269 老 I Refuse to Be an Emperor Who Dies Within a Month 老子不当一月就死的天子 Two Ghosts Battle Immortals二鬼战仙Historical274k WordsCompleted Zhu Changluo, the timid and overlooked eldest prince of the Ming Dynasty, sees on a wall in a secluded side hall of Jingyang Palace the fate awaiting him: he will ascend the throne and die a month later, along with visions of the Ming Dynasty's collapse… 55Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Here are a few highly recommended, addictive historical time-travel novels without a system. The first new book: Depicting the late Ming Dynasty, a time of frequent natural disasters, an incompetent court, an empty treasury, border unrest, and widespread poverty, beset by internal and external troubles. The story follows Zhu Youjian, the last Han Chinese emperor, as he navigates the treacherous palace, carefully navigates the complexities of court life, builds his power base in seclusion, and ultimately reigns supreme. A highlight of this book is its vivid and compelling character development. The characters are not merely plot devices; each is fleshed out, experiencing joy and sorrow, possessing both wisdom and cunning. The book dissects human nature, revealing hidden intelligence, concealed strength, self-reflection, and emotional restraint… using insightful observations as a weapon to dismantle inner demons and break through the schemes of others. The second book: Written with profound and fluent style, the plot unfolds logically and meticulously, the characters are vivid and intelligent, showing how the tragic Emperor Taichang, Zhu Changluo, caught in a power vortex, breaks free from a hellish start, carefully plotting to turn the tide and shape the world. The third book: Deeply rooted in history, with sharp writing and rigorous logic, it explores the impermanence of fate and the ruthlessness of self-interest, showing how the short-lived Emperor Zhu Houzhao of the Leopard Chamber schemes for the overall situation and the world. The fourth and fifth books: Fighting against the rebels, defending the capital, attacking the Jurchens, stabilizing the borders, eliminating the bandits, battling officials and gentry, and rectifying corruption… When natural disasters and wars, along with the barriers of officialdom, become shackles of destiny, he uses wisdom to break through them, risking his life; when the laws of survival intertwine with human weaknesses, he uses strategy to break through the net, using the game as a chess piece, only those who can outmaneuver fate are true heroes. In short, the book depicts the turbulent court, the power struggles and intrigues, the time travel, the legends of emperors, the regrets of dynasties, and the charm of history, the rise and fall of dynasties, and the ever-moving wheels of history.

20. 270 千 A Thousand-Year Clan, Starting by Saving Lü Zhi 千年世家，从救吕雉开始 I'm a Potato Egg我是洋芋蛋Historical142k WordsOngoing A Han dynasty jade bi gives Zhou Yang, a modern history graduate, the ability to possess his Zhou ancestors after he accidentally activates it. In ghostly form, he can interfere with history. As dynasties rise and fall, he builds a family clan that endures for a thousand years, while rewriting history's regrets: A pity that Lü Zhi upheld the Han court for decades, only for the Lü clan to remain as precarious as duckweed! A pity that Sima Qian suffered disgrace and mutilation, leaving behind a ch 126Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 271 仙 Immortal Qin: Forced to Rebel from the Start 仙秦：开局被逼造反 Someone in the Clouds云上有个人Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Great Qin + Emperor + the Myriad Worlds + Conquest By the Mandate of Heaven, may the emperor’s reign endure forever! When a young man who only wanted to return home and care for his elderly father cried out, “The tyrannical Liang has lost the Mandate. I can take its place!” When the young man obtained the Imperial Seal, the very symbol of the Mandate of Heaven, and the words “By the Mandate of Heaven, may the emperor’s reign endure forever” echoed in his heart, the seed of ambition was quietly p 5.2kReads8.7Score28514d adds

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    The protagonist is decisive and intelligent, the world-building is vast, encompassing countless realms, and the plot is original!

22. 272 道 The Language of Daoist Arts 道术语 Rui Wenbo's Notes瑞文博记Historical828k WordsOngoing [History + Taoist Arts + Treasure Hunting + Medicine] A double doctorate in cultural heritage and traditional Chinese medicine transmigrates to ancient times. How can a wandering physician plot his way to dominion over the world? The Dao within the Dao, the game within the game: how will you break through? 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The profound and unfathomable principles and techniques of strategy

23. 273 现 Modern Cadre: I Play Power Politics in the Ming Dynasty 现代干部：朕在明朝玩权斗 Dreaming with My Heart梦随本心Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The Hongzhi Restoration left problems piling up. The treasury was in the red, with deficits year after year! Land was swallowed up by the powerful, and displaced people rose in rebellion! The military was weak, and the Tartars threatened the border! Civil officials grew too powerful and challenged imperial authority. With troubles at home and abroad and the dynasty on the brink of collapse, Zhu Shou became the Ming emperor Zhu Houzhao. To struggle against Heaven is a joy without end. To strugg 5.5kReads7.4Score38414d adds
24. 274 商 Business Is a Beauty, Though It Takes a Toll on My Back 商途如此多娇，有点费腰 Smile Less笑而少Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “As the richest man in the country, I’d like to tell you all, in all seriousness: I’m not interested in money!” Yan Liang is reborn after being set up. He planned to lie flat for the rest of his life, but it turns out he’s destined to work himself to the bone. He has a family to restore to greatness and a wife to placate. What a pain! From ancient times to the present, merchants have always been looked down on, ranked beneath scholars, farmers, and artisans. “I, Yan Liang, will neither study for 201Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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    He made his fortune through business, conquered the world, married wives and concubines, and laughed heartily. [Laughing][laughing]

25. 275 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance608k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 318Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    A hardcore political intrigue novel whose title doesn't do it justice. Set in an alternate history, it features a cast of characters engaged in intellectual battles, navigating the complexities of the imperial court and the martial arts world. The writing is stunning, the plot is mind-bending, and all characters possess high intelligence. A classic unisex style, suitable for both men and women!

26. 276 大 The Great Song’s Hour of Peril 大宋危局时辰 Ge Minmin Elaine歌旻敏ElaineHistorical249k WordsCompleted The Song Faces a Crisis: During peace talks between the Song and Liao, a Western Xia assassination group massacres the diplomatic mission. The gold intended for the negotiations mysteriously disappears, and the two states wage war for four years, leaving a hundred thousand dead. A Vice Minister of Rites, a young general, and a mysterious swordsman join forces to investigate, only to discover that a traitor is hiding at the emperor’s side. The gold never left the Great Song! One person’s selfish 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Amazing! Incredible!

27. 277 闯 The Chuang King Besieges the City, Bringing 1 Billion Taels of Silver to Transmigrate Into the Chongzhen Era 闯王围城，带10亿白银穿越崇祯 Chu Nanfeng楚南风Historical3.2M WordsCompleted [No System + No Harem + Bloody Battles + Suppressing Pirates + Political Intrigue + Conquest] Mei'er... why were you born into the imperial family? Zhu Long, a university student and soldier, transmigrates as the Chongzhen Emperor, and from the start, he’s supposed to kill a princess. With Li Zicheng’s million-strong army surrounding the capital, Zhu Long glares at the sea of rebel troops and raises the Son of Heaven’s sword in fury. He won’t hang himself! He won’t accept his fate! He’ll kill co 8.3kReads8.6Score77014d adds
28. 278 水 Water Margin: The Di Family Generals 水浒之狄家将 Tai Xuanyue太玄岳Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A modern athlete with an elite martial arts ranking accidentally transmigrates into the world of Water Margin and takes over the body of Di Quan, descendant of the great hero Di Qing. Though born into a military family, Di Quan has fallen among the displaced. Upon waking, he encounters Lin Chong, who is about to be ambushed by Lu Yuhou. He helps Lin Chong through the snowy ordeal at the mountain god’s temple, and the two swear brotherhood. That year, in the capital of Dongjing, Emperor Huizong o 617Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    This is a rare gem on a website saturated with amateurish novels. The author is a detail-oriented person, explaining every aspect very clearly. It's truly a super good read!

29. 279 无 A Qi, the Nameless Petty Official 无名小吏阿七 Ge Minmin Elaine歌旻敏ElaineHistorical226k WordsCompleted A Qi, a low-ranking Tang dynasty post-station clerk, is so poor he can’t afford medicine for his sick wife. Forced to smuggle contraband salt, he soon learns every loophole in the post-road system. Through the tangled web of power and money, he rises from a lowly nobody to an invisible force. But when the An Lushan Rebellion breaks out, his vast fortune becomes a disaster overnight. When the treacherous eunuch Li Fuguo throws the realm into chaos, this once-greedy, death-fearing little man does 3Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 280 壶 Hu Xiaotian 壶笑天 Mutual Love郎情妾意Historical489k WordsCompleted Yang Yu dies alongside drug lords at the border and transmigrates to the Sui dynasty, into the body of the useless heir of the Prince of Zhenbei! He wants to be an idle young lord, but there are always petty troublemakers pushing him to grow stronger! Breaking off an engagement? Fine, but I’m the one breaking off my engagement to you, Liu Wanqing! From a useless young lord to taking command of 200,000 Zhenbei troops, inventing all sorts of things from the twenty-first century, and opening a brot 97Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A completed and excellent book that you shouldn't miss!

31. 281 娘 Mother, Please Stop Trying to Find Me a Concubine 娘，真的别给儿子纳妾啦 White Dragon, Don't Lurk白龙勿潜Historical909k WordsOngoing Multiple heroines + alternate world + political intrigue + satisfying power fantasy Shen Zhi'an transmigrates into an ancient family of merchants as its only son. To ensure the Shen family line continues, his mother is intent on taking concubines for him so he can father a dozen sons. Shen Zhi'an's own dream is to live as a spoiled young master. But the world is in turmoil, and the Jiangnan Shen family has become a target of the imperial court. Shen Zhi'an has no choice but to flee. In Great Zho 5.3kReads—Score37214d adds

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    This is really good.

32. 282 黑 The Dark Demon Cop 黑暗魔警 Mountain Wind 01山风01Mystery208k WordsOngoing [No System, no rebirth, no transmigration, no cultivation, no golden finger] He says little, is ruthless, and uses sinister methods. A crime boss infiltrates the police force; the Grim Reaper sweeps through both the underworld and the legitimate world, and every villain meets a different end. Keywords: strategic schemes, brainy wish fulfillment. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist didn't plot to conquer the world; he only schemed within the police force and the underworld, driven by ambition to uphold justice and restore order. He infiltrated the police force solely to gain law enforcement authority. To this end, he used his investigative talent to solve historical cold cases, thus establishing his status as a top detective. This gave him a platform to leverage power, manipulate events, and execute his schemes. Everyone was a pawn in his game, meticulously planning and wielding their weapons, all for the sake of fairness, justice, and morality. But he ultimately discovered that the mastermind behind everything was someone else entirely. He, too, was a pawn.

33. 283 一 History Lost Overnight? I'll Bring It Back to Life 一夜之间历史断层？我来重现历史 The Leisurely Young Master Hua闲逛的花少Urban4.5M WordsOngoing Zhao Hong transmigrated to a parallel world where the “National Destiny Arena” had appeared. People had to use keywords to select talent cards and train their champions to compete in the arena. But the history of Xia had been erased, causing the nation to suffer defeat after defeat in the arena. Five hundred million people were even forced to eke out a living on just one-tenth of their original territory! Among all the keyword-linked cards known in Xia, the strongest was titled “Peerless General 34.6kReads9.0Score3.2k14d adds

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34. 284 西 Fierce as Xifeng Liquor 西凤烈 Cooking Green Plums in a Dream梦煮青梅Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A modern special forces instructor dies heroically on a mission. When he opens his eyes again, he has become Liu Qi, the son of a military family in the Northern Song dynasty. The story starts at full throttle: a bloody battle at Zangdi River, where the heavily armored Iron Kite cavalry charges forward like a steel torrent, crushing the Song army. Just as the commander’s banner is about to fall and the commander’s son lies near death, a soul from a thousand years in the future quietly awakens. T 7.3kReads9.2Score88614d adds

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    If one's soul were to transmigrate into Liu Qi's body, establish a separatist regime in the Northwest, sweep away the Xia and Jin dynasties, conquer the Western Regions, and have Zhao Yao abdicate the throne, could this be considered a scheme to rule the world?

35. 285 却 Yet the Way Seems Ordinary 却道寻常 A Few Ounces of Talent三两才气Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted [A web-novel master picks up his pen again: a monumental xianxia epic twenty years in the making] He walked out of the Inverted Sky, climbed to the fourteenth floor, and shouldered the whole mortal world. Barely twenty and dressed in blue, he dares to seal the heavens! 194Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    A once-in-a-millennium celebration, the world plunges into midnight! A playboy schemes to conquer the world!

36. 286 驷 A Four-Horse Carriage 驷马高车 Trailing Tail in the Mud曳尾泥涂Historical211k WordsOngoing To save the woman he secretly loves, he is willing to ignite a war between Qin and Zhao. He plots across the land, using the world as a chessboard and kings as his pieces, all for the sake of saving an utterly ordinary woman. According to Records of Divine Artifacts, a meteorite that fell from the sky was forged into seven divine swords. Legend says that gathering all seven will trigger an extraordinary celestial phenomenon, at which point a divine artifact will descend from the heavens. Whoever —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    To save the person he secretly loves, he is willing to start a great war, orchestrate a grand scheme across the land, using the world as a chessboard and kings as pawns, all to save that ordinary girl.

37. 287 帝 The Rise of an Empire: I Extend the Ming Dynasty by Seven Hundred Years! 帝国崛起：我为大明续命七百年！ Little Shark Living in Antarctica住在南极的小鲨Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [System + alternate-history Ming Dynasty + decisive and ruthless + iron-blooded emperor + farming] The Ming Empire is growing weaker by the day. Shen Yu, whose soul has transmigrated into this world, becomes the ninth prince. Let’s see how he makes the Ming realm shine brighter than ever. 29.7kReads8.8Score2.3k14d adds
38. 288 天 The Celestial Master Is Here: Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World 天师在此，奇门风水震天下 Big Eggplant大茄子Mystery6.3M WordsCompleted [Several short dramas have been adapted from this novel: Feng Shui Heavenly Master, The Grand Master of Qimen Feng Shui, The Heavenly Master Is Here, Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World, Notes of a Folk Feng Shui Master, and others] Everything in this book is fictional. Just enjoy the story, don’t take it seriously, and don’t get too caught up in it... 249.1kReads9.1Score60.5k14d adds

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    Recommendation for *The Ninth Special Zone*: *The Ninth Special Zone* constructs a breathtaking post-apocalyptic world. Amidst the chaos of a collapsed order, the protagonist rises from the ashes, using wisdom and courage to survive and build power. The book avoids unrealistic fantasy; the hardships of post-apocalyptic life are depicted meticulously, making you feel as if you are there. The political intrigue and power struggles are gripping and full of realistic texture. The author's delicate writing brings each character to life, offering readers a thrilling and moving reading experience that should not be missed.

39. 289 龙 Dragon Gate 龙门 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The Old Pillar burned down the imperial palace, and the little princess Chen Hongli disappeared. The Pillar's residence was awash with blood overnight. Eleven years later, Su Bai headed south from the northwestern border of the State of Chen, returning to the imperial city of Luoyang. 5.8kReads8.5Score40114d adds
40. 290 暗 Hostage in the Dark of Night: Li Shimin, Blood Debts Must Be Repaid! 暗夜质子：李世民，血债血偿！ Open a Zoo with a Little Pig和小猪一起开个动物园Historical116k WordsOngoing [History]+ [The Jianghu]+ [Court Politics]+ [Sinister Schemes] No mindless quick transmigration! No cheat System! The tangled struggles of royal clans, families, court politics, and the Jianghu span three dynasties… A sixteen-year-old boy stakes everything and plunges into the vortex of the world's great game. As undercurrents surge, he commands a secret network in the darkness. The Li Tang Dynasty hangs by a thread! Everything they owe him, they will repay a hundredfold, a thousandfold! P.S. Al —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Brainless, unsystematic, native [what?] Serious history + political intrigue + martial arts world + intrigue, normal growth, don't be discouraged! A treasure trove of a story that gets deeper the more you dig [stare] I bet you haven't seen anything like it in a long time!!

41. 291 历 Historical War of Nations: The Yellow Turban Rebellion from the Start 历史国战：开局黄巾起义 Lazy Fish Never Turns Over咸鱼丶不翻身Urban1.8M WordsOngoing (History + nation-versus-nation war + famous generals + livestreaming + national destiny + political scheming + passion) The historical nation-versus-nation war begins. Having lost its historical records, Huaxia forfeited the initiative and spent twenty years mired on the battlefield, losing all its accumulated strength. Li Chen, who transmigrated here, is inexplicably chosen as the sixteenth contestant. Bearing the name of Huaxia, he enters the battlefield to fight for a glimmer of hope. Lookin 67.3kReads9.0Score5.3k14d adds
42. 292 大 The Grand Feng Shui Master 大相师 Feiyi匪夷Mystery2.4M WordsCompleted Ten years ago, nine snakes crawled into my bed. Grandpa said someone was trying to steal my life. To keep me alive, he arranged an engagement for me to extend my lifespan... 8kReads9.3Score98414d adds
43. 293 大 Great Solitary Peak 大孤峰 Little Ba's Kelp小八的海带Eastern Fantasy5.0M WordsCompleted In court or in the jianghu, every injustice in this world can be settled with a single sword. If one strike isn't enough, then a hundred more, until nothing remains before me. Three million sword immortals fill the heavens, yet even they must bow their heads before me! 1.3kReads6.7Score10914d adds

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    Beautiful, absolutely beautiful

44. 294 逆 Counterattack: A Beautiful Revenge 逆战：美丽的复仇 Thirteenth Prince十三阿哥Mystery525k WordsCompleted His new novel, Doomsday: Stockpiling Supplies in a Shelter to Save a Goddess, is currently updating to rave reviews. [Manhunt]+ [Escape]+ [Revenge]+ [Explosive Action]+ [High Intelligence] He graduated from the School of Architectural Design at a top university. While out for a night run, he was abducted and thrown from a car. The police found drugs on him, then discovered more drugs at his home and office. All three packages bore his fingerprints. With no other evidence, the court sentenced him 44Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    A friend recommended it, and it's pretty good. I'm recommending it to everyone. The story begins with the protagonist being framed for drug possession and trafficking and imprisoned for 20 years. All the evidence consists of only three fingerprints. His lawyer raises questions, but the second trial upholds the original verdict. To uncover the truth, he assembles a small team in prison and meticulously plans a prison break. Facing a massive police manhunt and his subsequent revenge, I'm really looking forward to seeing how he manages to pull it off! Five-star recommendation!!!

45. 295 中 Two Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华二千年史 Deng Zhicheng邓之诚Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A History of China Through Two Thousand Years was first published in 1934 as one of the University Series, then republished by Zhonghua Book Company in 1956. Written by Deng Zhicheng, it primarily recounts Chinese history from the Qin and Han periods through the Ming and Qing dynasties, while also presenting the author’s historical thought and commentary. 101Reads8.8Score2114d adds
46. 296 人 Human Emperor 人皇 Only Yi Is Eternal唯易永恒Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted In the sixth era of the Great Wilderness, the Human Emperor falls and the Great Dao collapses. The young Chen Nianzhi rises from the humblest beginnings and rages at the foot of Mount Tai. He devours dragon blood and subdues the Five Emperors, becoming the mightiest of the human race. He commands the six races and unites all under heaven, becoming lord of the world! 1.3kReads6.8Score14014d adds
47. 297 慈 The Tale of Empress Dowager Cixi 慈禧太后演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical226k WordsCompleted This book offers a detailed account of Cixi’s life, from her birth and entry into the imperial palace to her rule from behind the curtain, her decades wielding power over the Qing dynasty, and her death. It is not only literary and highly readable, but also of some value as a reference for historical research. 10Reads9.4Score114d adds
48. 298 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5k14d adds
49. 299 重 Reborn: Making the Most of My Youth 重生之不负韶华 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Modern Romance3.9M WordsCompleted In 2019, 31-year-old Wen Ying had found some success in her career and was happily in love, making others envious. In 2004, 16-year-old Wen Ying was struggling at school, secretly in love with her dream guy, and having a miserable time. One day in 2019, Wen Ying woke up back in 2004. She was 16 again, writing furiously in the exam hall during her high school entrance exams... Given the chance to restart her life, Wen Ying refused to waste her youth or leave any regrets behind this time! 1.3kReads9.5Score13414d adds

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    134 Are both about power struggles and intrigue, while 2 is a modern novel.

50. 300 无 The Peerless Poison Strategist Backs the Empress 无双毒士，力挺女帝 One Glance at the Vast Sea一顾沧海Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Masterful political intrigue + empress + poetry + contrasts + lie flat + power of capital] From the start, a princess is poisoned and hunted down, but Shen Liuxiang mistakes her for the top courtesan on a pleasure boat. By day... well, by day and night, they have heart-to-heart talks. The princess sighs: “Better not to be born a woman. For a hundred years, our joys and sorrows lie in other people’s hands.” Shen Liuxiang laughs: “Come on, take a look at this book, The Legend of Wu Meiniang.” The 10.2kReads8.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    Highly recommend this novel! A hilarious political intrigue story with Stephen Chow's touch! The protagonist is cunning and shameless, calculating every move. He tricks the Empress into reading the risqué novel "The Empress of China" but ends up being forced into sexual acts and becoming a laborer in the Nine Dragons Imperial Carriage. He has a love-hate relationship with the Empress, and all his enemies are outwitted by him. The writing is humorous and witty, with jokes in every chapter that will have you laughing until your abs hurt.

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