A Highly Intelligent, Strategic Prince in a Historical Novel Like The Nation-Founding Prince Consort 高智商，高谋略，历史文，如镇国驸马爷，的皇子

1. 251 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am the True Imperial Uncle, Reviving the Han Dynasty for Three Generations 三国：我，真皇叔，三兴大汉 No Mortal Delicacies不吃烟火Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Warring for supremacy] [The real imperial uncle] [System] Do all dynasties perish because they grow weak, while the Han alone falls because it is strong? After four hundred years, beacons of war burn across the land. Everything lies in ruin, and the people wail in misery. Thirteen provinces are strewn with bones, so numerous that even the fertile fields beside the roads cannot contain them. Some maneuver through the world of politics, while others roam as heroes wi 42.1kReads9.3Score3k14d adds
2. 252 穿 Transmigrating to the Early Tang Dynasty to Build a Different Kind of Golden Age 穿越初唐打造另类盛世 Zhe Yuan喆元Historical790k WordsCompleted [On the Bloody Night at Xuanwu Gate, He Crashed Through History in an Off-Road RV] An earthquake in Tibet tore open space and time, sending retired combat engineer Yao Kem in and his vehicle tumbling into the ninth year of Wude. Before Xuanwu Gate, Li Shimin’s sword was aimed at the crown prince. The cold gleam of its edge met the roar of the diesel engine as Yao’s vehicle surged forward. As drones skimmed over Chang’an, the lost bronze gears of the Mohists meshed perfectly with the patterns o 303Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 253 唐 Shangguan Wan’er: Courtly Intrigue in the Tang Dynasty 唐朝上官婉儿宫廷风云 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Shangguan Wan'er was the daughter of a convicted official, yet she became Wu Zetian's right-hand woman. When Emperor Zhongzong of Tang was restored to the throne, she was named Zhaorong and continued overseeing official edicts for both the inner court and the outer government. Later, she attached herself to Princess Taiping. After Emperor Zhongzong's sudden death, Shangguan Wan'er and Princess Taiping drafted an imperial edict naming Li Chongmao crown prince, with Prince Xiang, Li Dan, as regent 3.1kReads7.5Score19414d adds

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   She possesses both exceptional talent and stunning beauty…[heart]

4. 254 我 In the Celestial Prison, Immortal and Undying 我在天牢，长生不死 Jie Jie戒界Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsOngoing [No System + invincible + wish-fulfillment novel + no female lead + fantasy] After Chen Guanlou obtains immortality, he secures a stable job as a prison guard in the imperial prison and begins spending his days slacking off at work. Throughout the long years, he watches them build towering mansions, then watches those mansions collapse. He watches them ascend to the imperial court today, only to become prisoners beneath the steps tomorrow. He watches their families enjoy wealth and honor, then w 309.5kReads8.7Score13.8k14d adds
5. 255 贞 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 Enlightenment on the Way悟途Historical7.7M WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 117.7kReads9.2Score6.8k14d adds

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   I've read it myself; it's finished. I can't bear to delete it.

6. 256 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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   If you enjoy reading about ancient warfare, you might want to check out these two books.

7. 257 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
8. 258 大 Great Ming: Emperor Zhu Secretly Reads My Diary and Can't Keep a Straight Face 大明：老朱偷看我日记，绷不住了 An Qianjun of Lu Heshan陆河山的安千君Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Lin Hao transmigrates to the Hongwu era and becomes a low-ranking official in the capital. All he has to do is write in his diary every day and record his daily life to receive rewards. It’s a pretty sweet deal, lazing his days away so easily. But Zhu Yuanzhang has a copy of Lin Hao’s diary, too, updated in real time. [My official rank is so low, yet I still have to attend court every morning. This old Zhu is really making life miserable!] [It’s just the imperial examinations, so why have a Sout 5.7kReads8.3Score44714d adds
9. 259 敌 Enemy Princess: I Can't Take It Anymore, Princes, Take More Concubines! 敌国公主：受不了，皇子多纳妾吧！ King of Fire火王之王Historical773k WordsCompleted [Harem + Flirting + Struggle for the Throne + Rousing + Political Intrigue + Conquest + No System] Xiao Chen's soul transmigrates into the body of a good-for-nothing prince. From the start, his older brother frames him, and he ends up sleeping with the enemy kingdom's supposedly hideous princess! But it turns out the princess is a peerless beauty in disguise! His brothers regret it so badly they practically break their third legs slapping them! Forced to marry the princess and exiled to the bitt 3.1kReads8.4Score36414d adds

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   This is a time-travel political intrigue novel. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of the fourth prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty. He is framed by his brother for a marriage alliance and accidentally exposes the true face of the Bohai princess. He turns the tables in front of the emperor, gets the opportunity to go to Yanyun, fights for supplies, seizes military power, and recruits capable ministers. His career in the northern border is incredibly exciting.

10. 260 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
11. 261 魂 Awakening of the Soul: The Song of the Rift War 魂觉醒之裂合战歌 Treading on Flowers踏花郞Historical163k WordsCompleted On the eighth day of the ninth month, in the autumn of the late Tang, chrysanthemums bloom and all other flowers wither. The setting sun drips blood, smoke from the beacon fires blots out the sky, and horses trample the cracked earth amid utter chaos. Everywhere, blades flash and refugees roam... A down-and-out young man with nowhere else to turn seeks refuge with a fellow townsman, hoping to make something of himself. Instead, he stumbles straight into his enemies' den and nearly loses his life 206Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    Why fear his cunning, his seductive charms, or his daring schemes? This seemingly insignificant character is far more captivating than you imagine; every step is suspenseful and gripping... It's incredibly entertaining! [Heart emoji]

12. 262 贞 The First Great Sycophant of Zhenguan 贞观第一佞臣 Big-Bellied Uncle大肚大叔Historical389k WordsCompleted Even transmigration requires getting the posture right. Liu Sanqiang may have had his all wrong, since he transmigrated into Wu Yuanqing, the elder brother of Wu Zetian. Fortunately, his younger sister Wu was still young, so there was a chance to make things right. From then on, Liu Sanqiang, in Wu Yuanqing’s body, began a very different life in the Tang dynasty! 48Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Come on, look here! [Laughs]

13. 263 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40.3kReads9.7Score6.3k14d adds
14. 264 努 I Strive for the Imperial Exams, But My Slacker Dreams Never Change 努力考科举，咸鱼梦想从未改变 A Little Green Ear一只绿耳Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Imperial exams + everyday life + lighthearted] Lu Yang, a rich second-generation heir, wakes up one day as the youngest and most cherished son of the Lu family. This youngest son is a scholar, yet selfish and self-centered, turning a blind eye to his family's sacrifices and caring only about his own future. Lu Yang may be a slacker with little conscience, but he knows who's good to him. He keeps his dream of being a slacker tucked away and works hard to pass the imperial exams, hoping to become 17.6kReads9.1Score1.8k14d adds
15. 265 道 The Dao Ancestor 道祖 Feng Xiaobei风小贝Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted The Chu family’s heaven-blessed son was poisoned with a cup of wine when he was young, robbed of his talent and cast out by a great sect! He joined the army and, after six years of trials and triumphs, earned the title of Northern King! When he returns to his homeland, a single word shakes the world and a single thought stirs the winds and clouds. His old enemies are now bones beneath his feet! He wields the Six-Turn Creation Art, growing stronger with every step. He crushes peerless monsters, t 38kReads9.0Score3.4k14d adds
16. 266 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score17914d adds

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    The plot is full of twists and turns. What seems like a comedic slice-of-life story is actually a series of subtle political intrigues planted early on. The book features hidden foreshadowing, unexpected plot twists, and long-term development. Casual conversations and seemingly insignificant events connect to form crucial bargaining chips in court politics. #FullOfForeshadowing #PlotTwists #MindfulPoliticalIntrigue

17. 267 朱 A Concubine's Daughter in a House of Nobles: Every Step a Calculated Move in This Shattered Land 朱门庶女，步步为营，这破碎山河 Mo Ye928墨野928Ancient Romance112k WordsOngoing “Charge with me!” Gu Qingyuan shouted, her voice trembling in a way even she did not notice. Her silver spear carved a chilling arc through the air. Wind swept the stench of blood past her ears, mingling with the groans of wounded soldiers and the cries of warhorses. She watched her bodyguard fall, his eyes still wide open in death, just like her mother's eyes when she was taken away all those years ago. “Kill!” She suddenly charged at the densest part of the enemy ranks like a madwoman, her sil —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a dual-female lead story, with some beautiful, strong, and tragic characters. Spoiler alert: the male and female leads don't end up together! [Laughs]

18. 268 娘 My Wife Is Actually a Female Demon Lord 娘子竟是女魔头 Toast Toast土司吐司Historical2.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Wang You found himself married on the spot. Not only did he become a county magistrate, he also got to marry a beautiful bride... But on their wedding night, he was poisoned and carried away. His wife's family are a band of local tyrants, every one of them a peerless martial artist. In a tiny county yamen, there are more than ten people scheming against one another. The maid who is always smiling can take down more than a dozen burly men. His wife practices martial arts eve 35.7kReads9.0Score3.5k14d 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 暗 The Shadow War Between the Eastern Jin and the Sixteen Kingdoms 暗战之东晋与十六国 The Serpent's Ritual in the Americas美洲的祭礼之蛇Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing The title may not sound very much like a Tomato Novel, but the story is great. A descendant of the reborn Zhuge Liang marries a future female agent, a descendant of Sima Yi who has transmigrated into a woman with the same name? One of them goes undercover in Former Qin, while the other hunts spies in the Eastern Jin? And they have a female partner who transmigrated along with her body and disguises herself as a man to get things done? A villainess even brainwashes Xie Daoyun, the talented woman 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A novel featuring two female protagonists who time-travel to the Eastern Jin Dynasty, a spy thriller with political intrigue. It is my original work, and I have been a member of the Wei-Jin-Nanbei-Chao (Wei-Jin-Nanbei-Chao) forum for ten years.

21. 271 玄EN Fantasy: Starting Blind, I Cultivate with an Erhu 玄幻：开局瞎子，从拉二胡开始 Howling Gale哀嚎的狂风Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted (The short drama is now streaming: Fantasy: Beginning with Two Springs Reflect the Moon) [Spending Life + Grinding and Lying Low] "Once a song breaks the heart, where in all the world can one find a kindred soul?" From the start, he transmigrated as a blind man and became a street musician. [Two Springs Reflect the Moon: LV2 (1/10000) Effect: Unblocks qi and blood, opens the meridians, dispels dampness, and warms the body] He is a blind street musician who wipes out an entire gang for 141.6kReads9.6Score14.7k14d adds
22. 272 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
23. 273 明 The Late Ming Trilogy 明末三部曲 Li De罹得Historical697k WordsCompleted This is a late-Ming historical epic told primarily from the perspective of the Daxi Army and the peasant rebels. The general approach is seventy percent fact and thirty percent fiction: the main characters and major events are real, but some real historical figures’ personalities, backgrounds, and experiences have been fictionalized. The trilogy’s central themes trace a path from the ensemble cast’s “instinct to survive and ideal of universal harmony” in the Survival arc, to “destruction, plunde 916Reads8.2Score10114d adds

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    The historical epic "The Late Ming Trilogy," centered on peasant armies and the Great Western Army, has concluded its first part, the Survival Chapter, and now begins its epic tale of the Eight Great Kings and the young Four Great Western Kings in the Chapter of the Struggle for the Throne. The book is meticulously researched, subtly weaving together clues, featuring a grand plot and vivid characters—a must-read!

24. 274 海 All Under Heaven of Hailing 海陵天下 Wanyan Da Beile完颜大贝勒Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Though he was the most outstanding member of the third generation of the imperial family, he had been stripped of his right to inherit the throne from childhood. Caught up in the struggle for imperial power, he longed to live as a carefree prince, but could not. Since he could not have what he wished for, he made a mighty vow: to make all affairs of state his own, lead armies to conquer nations and bring their rulers to justice, and take the most beautiful women in the world as his wives. The ro —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You'll know once you see it for yourself.

25. 275 震 Shocking! The Prodigal Son’s Secret Stash Is Bigger Than the Imperial Treasury 震惊！逆子的私房钱比国库还多 I've Been Crazy Since I Was Little打小我就疯Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name is now streaming. Dear supporters, sit back and enjoy!] After transmigrating, he became the young duke of the Zhen Guo household, despised by everyone. At first, he only wanted to make a little money, stay out of trouble, and live a carefree life. But once he became engaged, everything changed. The emperor wanted him to inherit the throne, and the chancellor's daughter refused to marry anyone but him. Tibet wanted his head, while the Liao Kingdom wanted him dead 14.9kReads9.0Score1.5k14d adds
26. 276 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrate as the Chongzhen Emperor, Starting with a Rope 大明：穿越崇祯帝，开局一根绳 An Illiterate Writes a Novel文盲写小说Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Ruthless Combat + War] Good news: Zhu Lian transmigrated and became Zhu Youjian, the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty. Bad news: It was the tenth day of the third month of Chongzhen’s seventeenth year, just seven days before Li Zicheng’s rebels stormed the outer city. The Ming dynasty was already on the brink of collapse, in grave danger. The Jurchens threatened from the north, rebels from the west, with one natural disaster after another an 58.6kReads9.3Score6.1k14d adds
27. 277 兄 My Brother Holds Power Over All Under Heaven, So What's Wrong With Me Acting a Little Arrogant? 兄长权倾天下，我嚣张点怎么了 Prince Langya琅邪王Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Alternate History + System + Political Intrigue + Cunning Protagonist] Thanks to choosing the right pose, Xiao Ke transmigrates into the most powerful family in the land. His elder brother is a minister whose influence reaches across the court. He is allowed to wear his sword and shoes in the palace, walk without bowing before the emperor, and receive honors without having his name announced. The emperor feels as if a thorn is lodged in his back whenever he sees him... As the younger brother of 10.3kReads8.3Score76714d adds
28. 278 西 Slaughter, Despair, and Redemption on the Spanish Battlefield 西班牙战场的杀戮、无奈和救赎 Taro Fried Rice芋头炒饭6k WordsCompleted The slaughter, helplessness, and redemption of the Spanish battlefield 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Historical novels with strategic elements.

29. 279 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
30. 280 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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    This book is a must-read. The protagonist is the heir of the Marquis of Zhenguo. Facing the crisis of reducing the power of the princes, his scheming and plotting skills are so extraordinary that they defy the heavens. He devises a vicious plan with every step and wipes out the human race in ten steps. Even the Black and White Impermanence would have to suffer two big blows. The plot twists and turns, and the whole book is full of laughter. It is definitely worth reading!

31. 281 逼 Seize the Palace! Father, Abdicate the Throne! 逼宫！请父皇退位！ Junlin Tianxia君林天下Historical597k WordsOngoing [This book features a hypocritical protagonist with an intense lust for power who will stop at nothing to achieve his aims. The heroines are all byproducts of his pursuit of power. The martial world, the imperial court, and armies clashing on the battlefield...] This isn't a feel-good power fantasy, so read at your own discretion! In the twenty-first year of the Jian Kang era under the Da Hao dynasty, the realm enjoys an age of peace and prosperity, its splendor unmatched. Yet beneath this golde 96Reads7.2Score—14d adds
32. 282 方 Fang La, Holy Duke, Carves Out His Own Domain, While Song Jiang Prepares to March South 方腊圣公割据一方，宋江遵命即将南下 Taro Fried Rice芋头炒饭6k WordsCompleted Saint Duke Fang La has carved out a domain of his own, while Song Jiang is about to head south under orders. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 283 这 Is This Really a Cultivation World? 这真的是修仙世界吗 Eat, Sleep, Beat Xiao Hei吃饭睡觉打小黑Eastern Fantasy92k WordsOngoing Zhao Yi has a childhood friend who is seriously ill and always imagines he came from another world. He's always making a fuss. Is it really so strange that the demon clan has started using electric lights? These are all studies that aren't taken seriously in our Great Ming. It seems he's been influenced too deeply by all those stories, to the point where he thinks he came from one himself. “Hey, honestly, all these strange ideas of yours are giving me a headache.” “Your worries over Tang Guo's c —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This could be considered a historical text.

34. 284 大 The Second Son of the Zhao Royal Family 大赵嫡次子 The Wind Is Fair, the Bamboo Sways风正竹轻Historical4.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as the second legitimate son of the Great Zhao Empire, he planned to live freely, drinking and making merry! But the powerful clans ran rampant, treacherous ministers held sway, rival nations eyed them hungrily, and his elder brother was frail. So! Zhao Yu could only destroy the powerful clans, eliminate the treacherous ministers, unite the nations, and pave the way for his big brother! Prince Jin's motto: What's mine is mine! It's all mine! Ahem, no, wait. What's my brother 17.2kReads8.8Score1.4k14d adds

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    The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of the sixth prince of the Great Zhao Dynasty. He initially only wanted to live a peaceful life, but treacherous officials are in power, powerful families are rampant, and his elder brother is weak. What to do? He can only fight to sweep away the chaos for his brother.

35. 285 大 The Ming Dynasty's Greatest Maverick 大明第一狂士 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.8M WordsCompleted In the 35th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, a ruthless schemer is reborn as the son of a county deputy magistrate. Using modern political tactics, he cracks one strange case after another. With modern strategies of maneuvering and intrigue, he shakes the imperial court and becomes unstoppable! Rebel bands run amok? Under my powerful army, they’re nothing but fodder! I will rebuild the Ming dynasty, extend its might across the seas, and usher in an unprecedented age of prosperity! 6.8kReads9.1Score66814d adds

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    Unable to resist, it looks good.

36. 286 人 The Path of the Human Emperor 人皇途 Dragon Herder's Song牧龙吟Eastern Fantasy551k WordsCompleted [Fortune Dynasties]+ [Struggle for Supremacy]+ [Building a Faction] In primordial times, countless races stood side by side. Humanity could only serve as food, oppressed by the myriad races. Fortunately, the Human Emperor led mankind to rise up, establishing an unparalleled sacred dynasty to shelter humanity and help it prosper. From then on, the Human Emperor issued an edict calling on cultivators throughout the world to establish governments and protect the common people. Jiang Chen transmigra 296Reads6.8Score10714d adds
37. 287 从 From the Ballet Company to Waterloo Bridge: Sex and Survival 从芭蕾舞团到滑铁卢桥：性与生存 Taro Fried Rice芋头炒饭7k WordsCompleted From the Ballet Company to Waterloo Bridge: Sex and Survival 6Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 288 紫 Purple Mist Manor 紫雾山庄 Yuzhu Pavilion玉竹轩Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted In the Nine Provinces of the Great Qian, the imperial court and various martial arts factions are all deeply intertwined. Under the protagonist's leadership, a small martial arts group navigates the various factions, gradually growing stronger. This is the story of a small faction's rise. 10.3kReads8.4Score89714d adds
39. 289 我 My Wife Is the Eastern Jin Dynasty's Number One Female Demon 我老婆是东晋第一女魔头 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical2.6M WordsOngoing The kings of the Sima clan turned their blades on one another. The northern barbarians ate their fill of human flesh. The aristocratic families fled south in terror. The starving commoners boiled their children in pots. Heroes fought for their lives on the battlefield, while nobles got high in their palaces. Sons killed fathers, younger brothers killed older brothers, daughters became slaves, and men became concubines... This absurd age was one long debauch. Tang Yu: “I just want to protect myse 121.2kReads9.3Score11.5k14d adds

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    Not bad, not bad!

40. 290 玄 The Xuanwu Gate Incident 玄武门之变 Wang Biao王彪Historical35k WordsCompleted The Xuanwu Gate Incident was the greatest turning point in Li Shimin’s life. It propelled him to the pinnacle of power in the Tang Empire and raised him to a place of lasting renown in history. Yet there is no denying that this tragedy, in which brothers turned against one another, also placed a heavy moral burden on him. For the rest of his life, Li Shimin was never able to truly escape the psychological shadow cast by the Xuanwu Gate Incident. 1.1kReads9.5Score12314d adds
41. 291 假 Fake Eunuch: I Am the Ming Dynasty's Ninth-Thousand-Year Lord 假太监：我乃大明九千岁 Ninth Day, Tenth Month初九元十Historical7.1M WordsOngoing [Mythic Great Ming] [Alternate History] [High Martial] [Great Ming] [No System] Yang Fan transmigrates to the Great Ming Dynasty and becomes a lowly eunuch, witnessing with his own eyes the grand, turbulent age of humanity! A dynasty that has endured for millennia, immortal aristocratic families, heroes of the martial world, mighty commoners, and dragons and serpents rising together! If that's how it is, then I, Yang Fan, will become the greatest man under heaven! I'll shatter the clouds and bec 133.8kReads9.2Score13.1k14d adds
42. 292 安 Diary of a Soldier in Anxi 安西兵日记 Fan Xiu凡秀Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty, this is a world without magic or battle aura, without cannons or muskets, without anyone invincible under heaven or any prophetic geniuses. People here grow old, fall ill, and die. They bleed and get hurt, act foolishly and make mistakes, and find themselves helpless and lost. Here, there are passionate brothers and tender romances, longing for one's homeland and the harsh reality of the battlefield… 15.6kReads9.4Score1.9k14d adds
43. 293 大 Great Qin: Fusu Turns the Tide and Rebuilds the Empire for a Thousand Years 大秦：扶苏破局再造千年大秦帝国 Ink-Stained Qin Wind墨染秦风Historical273k WordsOngoing Transmigration, political intrigue, and military strategy, with tightly reasoned plotting. Defy the imperial edict from the start, then kill the envoy! Zhao Gao and Li Si are secretly usurping power. The Xiongnu threaten the northern frontier, and the six states of Shandong are stirring. The Great Qin is on the brink of collapsing after just two generations. A soul from a later age awakens, and Fusu sheds his blind loyalty. He will no longer sit back and await his death. Watch as he defies imper 89Reads—Score—14d adds

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    High intelligence, strategic acumen, military prowess, and clear logic.

44. 294 我 Stranded on a Deserted Island with Only Diao Chan 我流落荒岛，身边只有貂蝉 Arctic Ocean Dragon King北冰洋龙王Historical317k WordsCompleted [No System + Island + Survival + Three Kingdoms + Apocalypse + Hegemony] Starting with an island and Diao Chan at his side, he commands a vast world and has countless beauties in his arms. After transmigrating to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, he catches Cao Cao’s eye, but his ambitions are far greater. He divides the realm with Wei, Shu, and Wu, then sweeps across the six directions! Unifying China is not the end, but only the beginning... 76Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Part One: Starting from an island, beginning with Diao Chan, they conquer the vast world and embrace countless beauties. Traveling to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, they ultimately unify China, but this is not the end, only the beginning. Part Two: A newlywed couple, less than a day into their marriage, suddenly travel to the Song Dynasty! The husband becomes the Liao envoy at the Treaty of Chanyuan, and the wife becomes Empress Dowager Xiao of Liao! Together, they plot to change history!

45. 295 苍 The Book of All Life, the Sword of Noble Spirit 苍生书，风骨剑 The Ultimate Chen Xiaozhu至臻陈小逐Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted What makes a Confucian sage? He does not recite the classics of the sages; he reads the books of the common people. What makes a Martial God? He does not uphold the emperor’s crown; he wields a sword of integrity! What does “putting one’s family in order” mean? If your father is steeped in sin and helps a tyrant commit evil, then even your father can be killed! What does “governing the state” mean? If the ruler is unjust, cruel, and tyrannical, then even the ruler can be killed! What does “bring 4.1kReads8.4Score36014d adds
46. 296 日 Japan's Warring States: The Ambitions of the Man Who Would Rule the World 日本战国：天下人的野望 Lan Bingche岚冰澈Historical278k WordsOngoing Reborn after death, he transmigrated to Japan’s Sengoku era, right at the time of the Incident at Honnoji. The Sixth Heaven’s Demon King, Oda Nobunaga, was destined to die. Japan, on the verge of unification, would once again fall into a patchwork of warring powers. As the saying goes, heroes are made by their times, and heroes also emerge from their times. Now, the times belong to me. The ambition to rewrite the history of Sengoku Japan and rise to the pinnacle of power as the ruler of the real 187Reads—Score10214d adds

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    Give this book a try; it's unsystematic. The results will likely exceed your expectations regarding your understanding of power struggles.

47. 297 蝉 Cicadas Sing as the Sun Sets in the West 蝉声且送阳西 Rain Falls, Bamboo Turns Cold雨落竹冷Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted [Wuxia + swordsmanship + political intrigue + scheming protagonist + comedy + multiple leads] The world’s great currents form a chessboard, and all living beings are its pieces. One player commands the black pieces, another the white. One person has double pupils and looks down coldly on mortal life, overturning heaven and earth with a single gesture. Another is refined and graceful, laying schemes one after another, each linked to the next. Another, though only at the second rank, takes one ste 7.4kReads9.3Score73714d adds
48. 298 世 The Fierce Heir: This Young Lady Is Mine 世子凶猛：这个小娘子，我抢定了 Fruit Wine Beneath the Moon月下果子酒Historical2.1M WordsOngoing Original novel of the short drama “The Heir Is Fierce: I’m Claiming This Young Lady” One moment he opens his eyes, and he’s in Great Yan. Yang Shu is quite pleased with his identity: the sole heir of the Prince of Dingguo’s household. The emperor suspects him and the noble families shun him, but that’s no big deal. He’ll just rebel. If you’re going to be a spoiled young master, you have to act like one. First, beat up your future father-in-law... Second, smash up a gambling den... And third, sna 13.7kReads8.5Score85114d adds

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    The male protagonist, a man with high intelligence, transmigrates and feigns madness to accumulate strength.

49. 299 穿 Transmigrating to the Song Dynasty: You Were Sent as an Envoy, Not to Marry Empress Dowager Xiao 穿宋，让你出使，没让你娶萧太后 Arctic Ocean Dragon King北冰洋龙王Historical283k WordsOngoing “Minister Cao, how much must our Great Song pay in annual tribute?” “One million!” “What? One million! You insolent Cao Yong, I’ll have your head today!” “Your Majesty, I haven’t finished. The Liao are paying our Great Song one million a year!” “And on top of that, I’ve married Empress Dowager Xiao…” —Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 300 大 Ming 1521: Dragon Abyss 大明1521：龙渊 Playing Chess by the Pine Waves at Night松涛夜弈Historical269k WordsOngoing Longyuan has three layers, and each one is an abyss. In the first month of the fourteenth year of Zhengde, Wu Jie, a physician of the Imperial Medical Academy, rested his fingers on the pulse of the Grand General and said two words: three years. The first layer cracked open, stretching outward from Xuanfu. The capital, Nanchang, and Anlu, the fissure ran beneath everyone’s feet. By lamplight, Yang Tinghe opened the imperial clan register, his brush pausing over the name of a thirteen-year-old bo 114Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A historical novel about political intrigue, with a high degree of open-endedness; major events are factual, while minor details are flexible.

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