Historical Fantasy with a High-Ranking Identity from the Start, Political Intrigue, and No Idiotic Characters 开局身份很高，有权谋不弱智的历史玄幻文

1. 1 父 Father, Get a Clue! I Really Don’t Want to Rebel! 父皇：你懂点事，我真不想造反！ Eleven O'Clock十一点Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Animated comic: I Don't Want to Rebel Ning Fan transmigrates and becomes the Second Prince of the Dayu Dynasty. In this world, kingdoms battle one another, barbarians bring chaos, feudal lords rise up, and powerful warlords carve out their own territories. From the start, he awakens the Supreme Emperor System! [Ding! System mission issued: Build the Supreme Imperial Dynasty!] From the start, Ning Fan summons Dian Wei, reforms the military, establishes the Embroidered Guard and the Underworld, an 59.3kReads9.0Score4.5kShelves
2. 2 魏EN The Wei Clan's Cursed Son Becomes Grand Secretary—Now They Beg Me to Return 魏家孽种成首辅，全族跪求我认祖 A Salted Fish in Everyday Life生活中的咸鱼Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as The Wei Fox) [Political Schemes][One Female Lead][Ensemble Cast][The Wei Faction] Condemned from birth, I was given the name Niesheng. On the day I was born, my mother died in childbirth, and my grandfather mourned before the ancestral hall. The whole household looked at me askance, all calling me a disaster star who had stolen another's fate. My biological father hated me like an enemy, my elder half-brother regarded me as an omen of bad luck, and my stepmother hid a knife behind 647.6kReads9.2Score91kShelves

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   In this book, the protagonist, though initially ostracized by his family, quickly separates and breaks away. His teacher is a former Grand Secretary, and he acknowledges the emperor as his father, placing him in a very high social and political position. It's not mindless; it features a single female lead, and the romance is well-developed and not off-putting. The author has strong literary skills, even detailing the complete versions of the protagonist's poems and essays, making for a very enjoyable read.

3. 3 八 The Eight-Year-Old Blind Imperial Grandson Crawls Out of the Ming Tomb from the Start 八岁瞎眼圣孙，开局爬出大明皇陵 The Great Sage of Hetao河套大圣爷Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (The author has already completed a million-word novel, so readers can dive in with confidence. Political intrigue + a story of loving grandfathers and filial grandsons + a tale of conquering the world. Zhu Yuanzhang is ruthless in the early stages, and the protagonist becomes ruthless later on. Readers who dislike saintly do-gooders or people who argue for argument's sake may want to steer clear!!!) Zhu Xiongying, the eldest legitimate grandson of the Ming dynasty and Zhu Biao's eldest legitima 33.5kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves

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   A tale of political intrigue, filial piety, and world conquest. Zhu Xiong Ying, the eldest grandson of the Ming Dynasty and the eldest son of Zhu Biao, relied on Lan Yu as his right-hand man and Chang Mao as his henchman. He held the purest bloodline, the highest status, and the highest priority in the line of succession. However, no one expected Zhu Xiong Ying's sudden death, which catapulted the Ming Dynasty into decline. That same year, Empress Ma died, and ten years later, Zhu Biao died, plunging the Ming Dynasty into an even more brutal struggle for the throne. But what if Zhu Xiong Ying hadn't died? What fate awaited the Ming Dynasty? With the mighty dragon riders of the Great Snow, unrestrained freedom, and the power of a hegemon… witness the splendor of the Ming Dynasty!

4. 4 开 From the Start, I Declare Myself Emperor in Guangxi and Enrage Old Zhu 开局广西称帝，气坏老朱 Three-Foot Rat硕鼠三尺Historical1.3M WordsCompleted In the twenty-third year of the Hongwu era, Chen Yan transmigrated to Mount Mang on the Hunan-Guangdong border. Without household registration or a travel permit, Chen Yan was an undocumented outsider. To survive, he had no choice but to fight back. And dissatisfied with Zhu Yuanzhang’s many policies that harmed the people, he was determined to change things. He would rebel against Zhu Yuanzhang. He would restore China to the glory of the Han and Tang dynasties, put it back at the helm of the wo 1.8kReads5.6Score101Shelves

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   This novel begins with a rebellion during the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty. Fans of Hongwu rebellion stories are in for a treat! The author is new but will continue updating regularly, is improving, and will strive to maintain quality! Thank you for your support!

5. 5 白 White Robe Tower 白衣楼 Song Qingyi宋青衣Eastern Fantasy352k WordsCompleted What is the martial world? It is wandering the ends of the earth with a sword in hand, bold spirits beneath the open sky, young hearts ablaze and old hermits in seclusion. It is blades flashing and swords clashing, a jug of strong wine, and leaves drifting down. This is the martial world. After transmigrating as the young master of an assassin organization, how will he make his way through his own martial world? "Invincible Father + Alternate World + Low-Level Martial Arts + No Female Lead + No 5kReads8.9Score367Shelves

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   A great read, a must-read for guys, don't miss it, brothers!

6. 6 影 The Shadow Chancellor 影子权臣 Alone with Brush, Flower, and Tissue独处笔花面纸Historical331k WordsCompleted Shen Yan, son of a condemned minister, transmigrates back with the burden of his clan’s slaughter weighing on him. Yet the stain on his identity keeps him from even entering the county office through the front gate. He abandons the path of public service and chooses the most perilous route: working behind the scenes. Through the grueling work of copying books, running errands, and keeping accounts, he traverses every street and alley in the county, learning the city’s every current. Drawing on h 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   When a modern soul is plunged into the chaos of a turbulent era, the trajectory of history is completely rewritten. This is not a simple time travel story, but a power struggle within a parallel universe. The imperial court is rife with intrigue, powerful families are rife with undercurrents, and various factions are deeply intertwined, with every step fraught with danger. The protagonist, wielding intellect far ahead of his time, navigates this unfamiliar world with meticulous planning and strategic maneuvering. There are no overpowered abilities, only meticulous planning and masterful manipulation of psychology. From an unknown nobody to someone who shakes the world, he breaks through seemingly insurmountable obstacles, survives amidst conspiracies, uses cunning to overcome challenges, and ultimately secures victory through strategy.

7. 7 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.7kShelves

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   💥 Highly recommend the first book! The original owner of this story is the Sixth Prince Che, the sixth prince of the Great Xia Dynasty. As the imperial edict states: uneducated in both literature and martial arts, inherently cowardly, possessing no redeeming qualities other than good looks and a large stature, plagued by various vices. The original owner was invited to a banquet at the Fifth Prince's house and got extremely drunk. But the claim that he disrespected his elder brother's fiancée, Zhen Shi, is absolutely untrue! The original owner was both cowardly and weak; even drunk, he would never dare to disrespect Zhen Shi. Clearly, this was a trap, a trap intended to kill the original owner! However, the mastermind overestimated the original owner's weakness… After drinking too much, he simply died, allowing the transmigrated Zhou Che to take over his body.

8. 8 重 Reborn in 1975: From the Start, I Tore Up the Order to Return to the City 重生1975：开局撕毁回城调令 Great Cangyue大沧月Urban4.0M WordsCompleted Zhou Yang, an unrivaled patriot who devoted his whole life to his country, was reborn and returned to the remote mountain village where he had been sent down to work in 1975! Looking at the transfer order in his hand, this time he didn't hesitate. He tore it to shreds! In his previous life, he'd been blinded by greed and abandoned his wife and daughter to return to the city, watching helplessly as Li Youwei and her daughter met tragic deaths. Reborn, all Zhou Yang wanted was a warm home with his 162.1kReads9.5Score18.1kShelves
9. 9 枌 The Grass and Trees of Fengyu Grow Tall 枌榆草木长 Ni Ergou倪二狗Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication: ensemble cast + rival nations vying for supremacy + political intrigue and strategy + patriotism and national pride + original poetry + memorable supporting characters] [This is a fictional setting, and some historical references should not be taken as fact. This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The plot is carefully developed, the logic is rigorous, and the cast and scope are large. There is no System or golden finger. There are no brainless villains or c 24.7kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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   Political intrigue? Literary talent? Just take a look.

10. 10 大 The First Duke of the Great Ming 大明第一公 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical2.3M WordsCompleted I am Li Jinglong. This is my story, and the story of the Great Ming. 130.1kReads9.2Score14.2kShelves

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    The first book is a historical fantasy novel you'll definitely enjoy reading – check out the author's bookshelf! Both the protagonist and antagonist are incredibly intelligent. The second book is about a soul-transmigrated character, Li Jinglong, who becomes a trusted assistant to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao. The protagonist is also incredibly intelligent and cunning.

11. 11 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 43.7kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves
12. 12 天 Archaeology Livestream on the Sky Screen: The Tyrant Turns Out to Be an Emperor for the Ages 天幕直播考古：昏君竟是千古一帝 Pork and Green Pepper Over Rice青椒肉丝盖米饭Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A sky screen appears over the Wei dynasty, showing people from later generations livestreaming their excavation of the Wei Emperor's tomb. Wei Emperor: “What is wrong with you people from the future? Why are you so obsessed with other people's tombs?” Then they discover that the Second Emperor is also buried in the Wei Emperor's tomb. Wei Emperor: “What's the matter with you? Why are you still bothering me even after you're dead?” The Second Emperor, who only wants to slack off: “No, I really do 62kReads9.2Score3.8kShelves
13. 13 哈 Hahaha, Great Ming 哈哈哈，大明 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In an age when everyone is rebelling, to survive, you have to be more ruthless than every rebel king. You have to become the greatest rebel king of all. Take down Gao Yingxiang first, then Zhang Xianzhong, then Li Zicheng, and after that, go straight for the Eight Banners. You Manchus, your emperor is back. 460.1kReads9.4Score66.8kShelves
14. 14 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 17.8kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
15. 15 被 Driven Away by the King of Zhao, I Was Made Chancellor by Qin Shi Huang 被赵王赶走，始皇拜我为丞相 Watermelon in the Misty Rain烟雨西瓜Historical2.4M WordsOngoing [Farming + No Romance + United Rulers and Ministers + Passionate Conquest + Unifying the World] Gongsun Jie transmigrates to the Warring States period overnight and becomes a noble of Zhao. He befriends Ying Zheng, who is still being held hostage in Handan and suffering constant humiliation. He knows how history is supposed to unfold, but out of gratitude for a life-saving favor, he helps Zhao defeat Qin's army time and again. He never expected the foolish King of Zhao to believe Guo Kai's sland 41.5kReads8.3Score4.5kShelves

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    The protagonist has a very high status; he was first the prime minister of the Zhao state, and after being ostracized, he became the prime minister of the Qin state.

16. 16 天 Sky Screen Projection: I Am Qin the Third 天幕投影：我是秦三世 Xie Mumu谢暮暮Historical1.0M WordsCompleted During the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai, a huge clap of thunder suddenly rang through the sky after the rain. The heavens had collapsed!! Ying Yan, the nineteenth son of Qin Shi Huang, was immediately identified by the sky screen as someone who would rebel against the Qin Dynasty. Ying Yan: “???” Is Heaven trying to destroy me?? Thankfully, he later learned that he was rebelling against the man who would establish the Qin Dynasty’s Second Empire. The First Emperor withdrew his anger. “If you c 20.2kReads8.2Score1.2kShelves
17. 17 在 I Became Emperor in Young Swordsman and Got Livestreamed 在少歌当皇帝被直播了 Cool Night in Brocade锦夜微凉Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted “Three hundred elite imperial soldiers, driven back by a few young upstarts?!” “The person I wanted is nowhere to be seen, and all that came back was a broken coffin? What a colossal joke!” In the world of Young White Horse in the Spring Breeze Li Changsheng, Xiao Ruofeng, Lei Mengsha, and the others suddenly looked up at the sky screen. In the world of Blood of the Dark River Su Muyu, Su Changhe, and Bai Hehuai also narrowed their eyes in shock. Was that him? The emperor whom Xiao Se, Lei Wujie 13.3kReads7.6Score401Shelves
18. 18 德 Germany, 1887: The Last Kaiser 德意志1887：最后的凯撒 Zhou Zihua, Who Loves Salami爱吃萨拉米的周子华Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Slow Pace] [Build an Empire Alongside the Protagonist] After transmigrating to 1887, he became Wilhelm II, Crown Prince of the German Empire. Wilhelm I was now old and frail, the Hundred-Day Emperor was clinging to life, and Bismarck's system was on the verge of collapse. With the trap of a world war looming, a new soul took over the empire's steering wheel. 784Reads6.9Score106Shelves
19. 19 盗 Tomb Raiding: From the Start, I Lead the Queen Mother of the West in Search of Immortality 盗墓：开局引领西王母寻找长生 Yang Jian's Third Eye杨戬的第三只眼Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s favorite + System + indulgent and satisfying + lighthearted] [Content warning: breaks up canon couples! Everyone’s favorite! If that bothers you, don’t read!] Helian is an unlucky college student who gets hit by a car and ends up in a vegetative state. An acting System comes to him, claiming it can restore him to normal. Helian opens his eyes to find himself in ancient times, face-to-face with someone known as the Queen Mother of the West. The Queen Mother of the West? Couldn’t the S 22.6kReads7.9Score2.3kShelves
20. 20 天 Live on the Sky Screen: The Daily Life of an Ancient Tyrant and His Family 天幕直播，千古暴君一家子日常 Floating Blue浮蓝Two Male Leads302k WordsOngoing Nan Mingyan, an immortal tyrant, conquers new lands and expands his territory, making his name feared throughout the neighboring kingdoms. His younger brother, Nan Jingzhe, a treacherous minister, loves farming and has a passion for good food. The demon empress, Gu Changge, is a master of domestic affairs. The ruthless crown prince carries on the tyrant's glorious reputation. The whole family has one person they would never let anyone lay a finger on: the treacherous minister Nan Jingzhe. 40Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 21 让 You Wanted Me to Be a Treacherous Official, but My Entire Family Is Loyal? 让你当奸臣，你满门忠烈？ Angel Gabriel天使加百璃Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Other people transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty and become powerful ministers for beautiful wives, concubines, and authority over the whole court. Mu Zhengju became a powerful minister for the blessings he could earn in the next life after death! To rack up enough blessing points, he lived to a hundred, becoming a living fossil, a veteran of six reigns, and tutor to three emperors. [Ding! You tricked Prince of Yan Zhu Di into successfully launching the Jingnan Campaign. The Ming Dynasty’s military 54.2kReads7.6Score3.7kShelves
22. 22 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 7.5kReads9.3Score759Shelves

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    Needless to say, this book is a masterpiece by Tomato. After reading 100 chapters, you'll feel that downloading the Tomato app was definitely not a regret. The characters are incredibly vivid, and the plot is captivating.

23. 23 三 Three Kingdoms: In Cao Wei, Employee No. 001 三国：人在曹魏，工号001 Watching Autumn Moon and Spring Breeze with a Smile笑看秋月与春风Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical fiction, no System, strategist protagonist] When investing, pick a promising stock; when starting a business, be the founder. After transmigrating to the late Han Dynasty, He Ben went all in on Cao Cao, who was in dire straits, securing himself the steadiest position in a chaotic age: founding veteran of the Cao Wei Group, employee number 001. “I am willing to sell my ancestral estate to help Lord Cao raise an army.” Cao Cao was stunned. This frail young man was willing to wager his 31kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves
24. 24 抗 War of Resistance: I Have Steel, So You’d Better Have the Will to Fight 抗战：我有钢铁，你最好也有意志 Once Loved Wang Heping喜欢过王和平Urban550k WordsCompleted Jinling City has no room for tears. A real man never retreats, but please don’t tell Mom I’m in Jinling. Our forebears defeated steel with their will. This time, we have steel of our own. Enemies, you’d better pray you have the will to stand against it. [Traditional War of Resistance novel + no System + hard-pushing the frontline + illustrations] (Let’s give you something thrilling! Come experience just how satisfying old-school War of Resistance novels can be!) Xiao Jianlin, a 21st-century elec 3.2kReads7.7Score145Shelves
25. 25 名 In the Name of the People: The Han Dong Decentralization Plan 名义：散装汉东计划 Apothecary藥师Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted Xu Changlin: I came to Handong for one thing: to develop the economy, develop the economy, and develop the economy! Call me Xu the Copycat or Warden Xu, but I still hope you’ll call me Xu the God of Wealth! 8.1kReads9.2Score468Shelves
26. 26 披 Wearing a Demon’s Secret Identity to Collect Scandalous Love Stories 披上妖鬼马甲集卡狗血爱情 Taking a Deep Drag of Herbal Smoke狂吸一口草木烟Two Male Leads598k WordsOngoing [Mainly a top; supernatural tales + secret identities, each with their own pairing] A retired B-king player who has been a drama queen all his life dies suddenly and lands a new job. “Healthy love is certainly important, but twisted love is just so entertaining! Hello, Host! This is the Toxic Romance Drama Collection System, number 2799. Love level: 99!” Golden finger, the Character Online Editor: adjust and create characters from head to toe, inside and out. (P.S. The editor is subject to conce 198Reads8.8Score—Shelves
27. 27 美 America, Your Emperor Has Returned 美利坚，你的皇帝回来了 Bamboo Singing in the Wind's Shadow风影竹唱Urban140k WordsOngoing Lu Heng opened his eyes to a cramped, dim room. The air reeked of alcohol. Scattered across the floor were an overturned bottle of vodka, overdue utility bills, sour-smelling clothes, and an unfinished suicide note. Just as he was at a loss, the ten-cent coin in his wallet started talking... “Hello, sir. I’m Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the thirty-second president of the United States. It seems you could use a little help?” Years later, Lu Heng sat behind the Resolute Desk in the White House. His 68Reads7.4Score—Shelves
28. 28 1 In 1742, I Topple the Qianlong Dynasty 1742干翻乾隆王朝 Yan Junyuan燕竣渊Historical764k WordsCompleted Yang Dong, a modern-day hotshot, unexpectedly dies of sudden cardiac arrest. When he opens his eyes, he has become Yang Guidong, the six-year-old youngest son of the Yang family in Yangjia Village during the Qianlong era. He’s beaten half to death by a local bully as soon as he transmigrates, but luckily, he awakens the All-Things Mall! Food, medicine, divine weapons, martial arts, modern knowledge... Anything can be exchanged! His grandfather is a reclusive miracle-working doctor, his nine uncl 701Reads8.7Score—Shelves
29. 29 扶 After I Helped the Empress Take the Throne, She Tried to Kill Me 扶女帝上位后，她竟想杀我 Lonely Xiao Ming孤独的小明Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Empress + Thrilling + Fantasy] The Nine Provinces are home to powerful states, locked in fierce competition. Lu Chen, the commander of the Embroidered Guard, is a peerless genius with the talent to reshape the world. He helps the Empress seize the throne and build the strongest nation in the Nine Provinces. But emperors are heartless. Once the Empress takes power, she casts him aside like a pawn, framing him with false charges and ordering his complete extermination! Just as he is about to be e 539Reads7.5Score147Shelves

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    They're all pretty much the same. [Eating popcorn emoji]

30. 30 你 Why Is Your Game So Full of History? 你的游戏为何充满历史感 Dongfang Ying东方迎Urban2.2M WordsCompleted P.S. This is a parallel world with a unified empire and a different history. Rest assured, everyone, and enjoy! In the Great Xia Empire, inside a game livestream. Scene One “If every game on the competition lineup is trash, then let's play the trashiest one. Bring it on... The Three Kingdoms Battle!” “What the heck? It starts with the Oath of the Peach Garden, but the beginner quest is to save a collapsing empire and restore the Han dynasty?!” Scene Two “This is even more ridiculous than The Thr 38.9kReads8.4Score3.6kShelves
31. 31 长 A Young Man Arrives at Changle Weiyang 长乐未央来了一个年轻人 Grain Rain, All Things Born谷雨百生Historical1.8M WordsOngoing In 188 BC, Emperor Hui of Han, Liu Ying, died. Three-year-old Liu Gong was enthroned as emperor. In 180 BC, the Western Han dynasty once again faced a turning point. In the eighth year of Empress Dowager Lü’s regency, on the Xinsi day of the seventh month, Lü died, and the entire Han empire was suddenly gripped by gathering storms. 4.5kReads6.9Score195Shelves
32. 32 家 My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han! 家父汉武帝！ The Wise Man's Mutt智者的土狗儿Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Winner of the National Library writing contest] [Top-tier historical storytelling + no System + rebellion + political intrigue + a love-hate relationship between father and son] Reborn in the womb as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han. His father is Liu Che, the most powerful carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BCE! And his maternal family’s lineup is even more outrageous! His mother is Wei Zifu, his uncle is Wei Qing, his cousin is Huo Qubing, and his youn 86.4kReads9.2Score8.1kShelves

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    The political intrigue novels I'm currently reading are alright.

33. 33 大 Great Ming: An Elite Snow-Dragon Cavalry from the Start, and My Grandfather Is Zhu Di! 大明：开局大雪龙骑，祖父朱棣！ Empty Thoughts Startle the Sea空念惊海Historical349k WordsCompleted [Conquest + political intrigue + palace power struggles + divine selection + charisma] Zhu Zhansheng transmigrates to the Ming dynasty, becoming the eldest grandson of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, the eldest grandson of the Yongle Emperor, Zhu Di, and the eldest son of Prince Han, Zhu Gaoxu. After Zhu Di has a dream, he and Zhu Zhansheng become candidates for the title of Sage Grandson. When Zhu Di returns from his fourth northern campaign, he is assassinated in the street, sending the emp 5.7kReads9.2Score321Shelves
34. 34 我 I Really Didn't Rely on My Disciple 我真没靠徒弟 Silent Sigh叹气无声Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [Raising disciples + lighthearted comedy + hot-blooded action. The protagonist isn’t instantly invincible. Some angst, so don’t read if that’s not your thing.] “What? The number one sword immortal of Da’an and the Medicine Emperor of the Southern Domain are disciples of a mere Body Tempering martial artist?” “Give me a break. Do you really think someone who could teach a sword immortal and a Medicine Emperor is only at the Body Tempering realm?” “Exactly! Do you know how the Rift-Splitting Gorge 35.2kReads9.1Score3.5kShelves

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    In the first book, the protagonist's disciples all became powerful figures in the world, making the protagonist a feared being. It wasn't until the arrival of a certain person that the protagonist became curious about his own identity. In the second book, the protagonist was forgotten by time and wandered the cultivation world. During this time, he encountered countless people, but none escaped the clutches of time. Powerless, the protagonist could only bury them one by one. Then, a terrifying being called the Undertaker appeared, instilling fear throughout the entire cultivation world.

35. 35 大 The Great Xia Empire's Number One Tyrant 大夏第一暴君 Demon Blade妖刀Historical9.7M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to Great Xia and became emperor, only to face one crisis after another: powerful ministers held sway, the treasury was empty, and foreign tribes watched hungrily from the borders. Qin Yun had no choice but to raise his butcher’s knife and become a tyrant for the ages! Those who follow me prosper. Those who defy me perish! 1.4kReads8.8Score174Shelves
36. 36 开 The Empress Is Shocked: I’m the Demon Lord, and I’m Freaking Out 开局震惊女帝：身为魔尊的我方了 Last Light of the Setting Sun落日余晖Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Xuanhuan + System + Female Emperor] Xiao Han transmigrated to the Xuanxuan Continent and activated a lottery System from the start. His very first draw won him the Void Dao Body. The Void Dao Body contains the aura of the Heavenly Dao's laws. A single breath of it can grant ordinary people immortality and ageless beauty. A single breath can help cultivators understand the laws and increase their cultivation. Empress Hanyue: “What? One kiss from him, and I broke through?” Hearing the news, holy 1.7kReads8.8Score154Shelves
37. 37 系EN Immortality System: I Outlived Everyone 系统赋我长生，我熬死了所有人 One Durian No. 3一只榴莲3号Eastern Fantasy5.6M WordsOngoing Observing the love and hatred of cultivators across the river of time from a perspective beyond life itself. He left a modest little town and entered the wondrous world of cultivation. His journey sped up and slowed down, moving forward or stopping to rest, but he never stopped walking. The Age of Declining Dharma, the Age of Emperors, the Age of Dark Turmoil… He appeared in every age, and the only thing he could do was watch old friends die with his own eyes, then see them off to their grave 579.3kReads9.4Score60.9kShelves
38. 38 震 Shocking! The Demon Lord Is Actually My Mom? Time to Slack Off! 震惊！魔尊竟是我老妈，开摆咯！ Enforcer No. 007007号执法者Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a fantasy world, Lu Nianli became the heir to the Prince of Zhenbei of the Dafeng Dynasty. Born with a useless body and unable to cultivate, he was forced to become the dynasty’s number one wastrel, and obtained a Slacking Off System. As long as he slacks off, he can earn rewards: the world’s foremost intelligence agency, the All-Knowing Hall; the peerless assassins, the Six Sword Servants; the legendary sword, Heaven’s Question; the Snow Dragon Cavalry, renowned across 80.2kReads9.0Score10.7kShelves

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    The protagonist has an incredibly strong background, he just coasts along and wins without lifting a finger.

39. 39 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Strongest Supergod Legion 大唐最强超神军团 Pu Mountain蒲山Historical4.8M WordsCompleted “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve extracted an ant’s genes and gained a hundredfold increase in strength.” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve extracted a starfish’s genes and gained incredible regenerative abilities.” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve extracted a cheetah’s genes and gained extraordinary speed.” ... “You think a hundred thousand Turkic iron cavalrymen are impressive? The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry are impressive? I have a Divine Strength Battalion infused with part of the 84Reads7.9Score—Shelves
40. 40 血 Bloodstained Path to the Throne 血染皇途 Typing Machine1码子机1Eastern Fantasy3.7M WordsCompleted Ye Xiao, the third prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, possessed peerless talent in martial arts. He entered the martial world at fourteen and wandered for ten years. After inheriting the legacy of the Human Emperor, he returned to court, intent on claiming imperial power. But what he never expected was that as soon as he returned to the capital, he would be granted a marriage. His bride-to-be was a female general who had committed an unforgivable offense, whose name struck fear into everyone in t 79kReads8.8Score7.6kShelves

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    The protagonist, Ye Xiao, the third prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, possesses unparalleled martial arts talent. He entered the martial world at the age of fourteen, roaming for ten years and obtaining the Human Emperor's inheritance. Returning to the court full of ambition, he intended to display his skills and seize imperial power, but unexpectedly, upon his return, he was bestowed with a bizarre marriage. His betrothed was no ordinary person, but a fearsome female assassin who struck terror into the hearts of everyone in the capital and slaughtered hundreds of thousands of enemies! One an invincible prince, the other a fierce female warrior—their union was like a bolt from the blue, setting the stage for a thrilling and captivating story.

41. 41 废 The Discarded Prince Becomes King 废子为王 I Don't Want Hot Pot不想吃火锅Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The people of the entire city have lost all hope of surviving, and the city’s commander has ordered everyone to die fighting when the walls fall. Just then, a tiger’s roar thunders across the sky. One black flag after another appears on the horizon. “B-black flags! It’s the Seventh Prince! The Seventh Prince is here! We’re saved...” Hold Jin’an at all costs, drive out the Japanese pirates, unify the Central Plains, sweep across the land... 1.2kReads8.9Score150Shelves
42. 42 请 Your Highness, Go to Your Death! 请皇兄，赴死！ Brew Little Wine煮小酒Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Zhou Che is reborn as the sixth prince of Great Xia, but his five elder brothers keep closing in on him. They want to strip me of my claim to the throne! They want to confiscate what little my family has left! They want to take the woman I love and kill me! If that’s how it is “If you, my brothers, can kill your own kin, why can’t I?” “If you can fight for the realm, why can’t I?” “You all think yourselves capable. What makes me any less so?!” Zhou Che rises with his sword drawn. “Your sixth bro 31.3kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
43. 43 父 Father, I Only Want to Be a Prince 父皇，我只想当个王爷 A Man with a Wu Hook男儿带吴钩Historical5.3M WordsCompleted In the 115th year of the Jingli era, the realm was in turmoil, with three kingdoms standing in opposition. On that day, Ye Zhuo, heir to the Prince of Shou, opened his eyes after being unconscious for three years... Ye Zhuo only wanted to live a quiet, carefree life as a hedonistic playboy. But he was so outstanding that he shone wherever he went. See how Ye Zhuo carves out a path to becoming a wise prince in this chaotic age, one that belongs to him alone! 28.2kReads8.7Score2.4kShelves

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    The first book is very good, but it's still being serialized.

44. 44 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves
45. 45 大 Great Tang: Only Defying the Emperor's Order Makes You Stronger 大唐：抗旨才能变强 Sima Yi Waving a Fan摇扇子的司马懿Historical2.1M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and gets a frustrating System: the only way to grow stronger is to defy imperial orders. It's like dancing on the edge of a blade, constantly courting death. Yet, against everyone's expectations, no matter how recklessly he acts, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun dote on him and indulge his every whim. Even the protagonist himself has no idea why. As it turns out, he is the first child Li Shimin and Zhangsun had together, a poor little boy wh 109.6kReads8.8Score13.3kShelves
46. 46 这 This Prince Has Gone Mad. Why Would You Provoke Him? 这皇子都疯了，你惹他干嘛？ Before the Wind Rises风未起Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [No System + High-Stakes Scheming + Laying Low to Build Strength + Logical Plot + Brains and Brawn + Suspense + Ancient Espionage] His mother consort dies suddenly of an illness. His older brother dies mysteriously in battle. All his backers are gone!! His father distrusts him, and his other brothers all want him dead! Not a single court official is on his side? In that case, he has no choice but to carve out a path to survival from between the cracks! After transmigrating to another world, he b 62kReads8.8Score4.9kShelves
47. 47 大 The Tang Dynasty Crown Prince Is So Arrogant 大唐太子太嚣张 Little Pi Next Door隔壁小皮Historical1.7M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Tang dynasty as its crown prince, one man saves a million people of the empire on the banks of the Wei River! In this world, those who follow me prosper, and those who oppose me perish. Wherever the sun and moon shine, there shall be only the Great Tang. Those who invade the Great Tang will have their clans wiped out! Those who defy the Great Tang will be exterminated! The great aristocratic clans: “We should never have made an enemy of the Crown Prince. Our familie 2.1kReads8.5Score126Shelves
48. 48 惊 Shocking! The Legitimate Princess Defies Fate Every Day! 惊！嫡公主她每天都在逆天改命！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Female-led power fantasy + ruthless, unhinged heroine + an extreme “I’d rather betray others than let them betray me” mentality] Xuan Mingyao was reborn at the age of seven, back before anything had happened. Though she was the empress’s legitimate daughter, a princess treated like royalty, her younger brother, the crown prince, was about to die of illness. Her mother would soon be consumed by worry, grow estranged from the emperor, and eventually be deposed in the witchcraft scandal. Overnight 28kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves

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    The title of this book is so-so, but I just finished reading it. It's about a princess who is reborn at the age of seven and begins to plot to change her fate, striving to become stronger. The plot is intricately woven, fraught with danger, and features both courage and strategy. There's no romantic pairing, and it's incredibly good!!

49. 49 重 Reborn: The Power Minister Who Turned the Dynasty Around 重生之逆朝权臣 Usami Mizuki of the Pole Star Martial Emperor极星武皇的宇佐美瑞希Historical102k WordsOngoing The male protagonist, Lai Li, is reborn with his memories intact. Determined to take revenge and break free of his cage, he is held back by the trauma of his failure in his previous life. Lai Li has little time left. Can he turn the darkness into light? It all comes down to this! —Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 逍 The Carefree Prince 逍遥皇子 Old Ghost of Wenshan文山老鬼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [A wholly fictional historical setting] Courtly power struggles, open and covert attacks, and deadly traps at every turn. The jianghu is rife with grudges, where flashing blades strike to kill. A powerful minister served as chief censor for twenty years, daring to reject a hundred imperial edicts, only to spend his life paving the way for someone else. A crown prince of the previous dynasty gouged out his own eyes and traded the treasure meant to restore his kingdom for a beauty, willing to betr 4.5kReads8.4Score206Shelves

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    It's alright. The emperor wanted him to be emperor, but he kept pretending to be stupid.

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