Great Historical Novels About Protagonists Manipulating the Court and Building Their Factions 主角玩弄朝堂，组建势力的历史类好书

1. 1 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

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   🌈These are all incredibly good historical novels💥. The first one is about the Sixth Prince Che, the original owner of the body. The original owner was the sixth prince of the Great Xia Dynasty, and as the imperial edict stated: uneducated in both literature and martial arts, inherently cowardly, with no redeeming qualities other than his good looks and 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, and Zhou Che, who had transmigrated, took over his body. 💥, 🌈The second one is a historical comedy novel, with memories flooding in. The Eighth Prince of the Great Yan Kingdom, an idiot? I transmigrated? Transmigrated into the body of an idiot! Damn it. Realizing his precarious situation, Xiao Wanping immediately made a decision: continue feigning madness and developing his power stealthily, otherwise he would inevitably become the target of everyone's wrath. With military power in hand, the world is mine! Yes, he must seize power, military power! Whether it's to the eastern or northern border! In short, he had to find a way to leave the capital, Xingyang City, without making a sound.

2. 2 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
3. 3 大 Plum Blossoms Bloom Brightly Across the Ming Empire 大明天下梅花艳艳开 Sanxiang Daishui三湘带水Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Wuxia + history + imperial court + bloodshed + political intrigue + multiple female leads + not a harem + not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy. Plum Blossom Manor, the guardians of a village in Huaxia. Nixiào, the ninety-ninth-generation young manor lord, secretly leaves the manor at fourteen, only to encounter an unknown force plotting against the Great Ming... 509Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Wuxia (martial arts), court intrigue, bloodshed, power struggles. Historical fiction, ancient style, semi-classical Chinese, full of archaic phrases; if you can't understand it, don't read. Multiple female leads, not a harem. Not a wish-fulfillment story, slow pace, proceed with caution!!!

4. 4 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 117.7kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves

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   I highly recommend the second book, it's great!

5. 5 九 The Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: From the Start, I Rebel with My Imperial Brother’s Head 九龙夺嫡：开局提皇兄人头造反 Little Flying Pig from the Mountains山里小飞猪Historical211k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Great Yan Dynasty, Yan Xun becomes the useless Sixth Prince, a vassal prince of Beiliang Province. From the start, the Fifth Prince marches an army right to his doorstep. With the enemy at his gates, Yan Xun awakens a golden finger and makes a spectacular comeback! He personally kills his Fifth Imperial Brother from the start, launching a rebellion then and there! Taking full control of his fiefdom, Beiliang Province, Yan Xun proceeds cautiously, expands his army, i 4.6kReads—Score335Shelves

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   I recommend this book; it's quite good.

6. 6 亲 The Prince's Legitimate Son, with China's Greatest Heroes at My Back 亲王嫡子，我身后全是华夏人杰 Crazy About Braised Fish酷爱红烧鱼Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [System] [Summoning] [Martial World and Imperial Court] After transmigrating to another world, Qi Zui, heir to a prince of the dynasty, had planned to give up trying and simply enjoy life. But then he activated a System. PUAed by it, he had no choice but to summon heroes from the novels and history of his previous life, build up his resources, form his own faction, and take control of the dynasty so he could achieve his goal of doing nothing. “One day, I’ll gain true freedom!” Qi Zui stared at t 14.9kReads7.8Score721Shelves

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   🌈✨①: The protagonist is a powerful prince who has built his own faction and wields immense influence. He has a summoning system; what's wrong with summoning connections? He's invincible, with a powerful background. Follow me so you don't get lost!

7. 7 京 The Capital's Greatest Detective: You Call This a Lackey? 京城第一神捕，你管这叫狗腿子？ Ink-Tinted Clear Light墨染清辉Historical2.6M WordsCompleted After passing the graduate school entrance exam, Xu Qing finally landed the stable government job he had always dreamed of. Only, this job was a little different from what he had imagined. He had transmigrated into the body of a constable who had just died. What's more, a tall, handsome female constable with elegant brows and bright, starry eyes took a liking to him and picked him to serve under her. Xu Qing had intended to refuse. That is, until he saw the female constable casually snap a stone 17.3kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves

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   I like Xuan'er in the story. Xu Qing, who finally passed his postgraduate entrance exam and landed the coveted "iron rice bowl" job, found himself in a slightly different situation. He transmigrated into the body of a recently deceased constable. He was even chosen by a tall, beautiful female constable with delicate eyebrows and bright eyes to be his subordinate. Xu Qing initially refused. But then he saw the female constable casually break a stone lamppost… The female constable said, "I don't like forcing people. If you don't want to work for me, just say so." Xu Qing replied, "This subordinate is willing. This is a decision made from my heart! There is no coercion whatsoever!"

8. 8 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 16.3kReads8.2Score984Shelves

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   A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced story. Please enjoy! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

9. 9 背 The Fall Guy Captain 背锅校尉 City Farmer都市老农Historical247k WordsCompleted When I woke up, I was a condemned prisoner in the imperial prison. Modern office worker Li Moxuan died from overwork, only to transmigrate into the Great Yan Dynasty as a scapegoat military officer. His father had escorted the royal treasure, the Ninefold Linglong, when it was stolen. The whole family was held responsible, and in five days they would be exiled to a freezing wasteland. His younger sister was to be sent to the state brothel. From the start, it was a living hell. A golden finger? A —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "We must find out the cause of Father's death, otherwise exile will be a dead end." Late at night, a few rays of moonlight pierced through the iron bars. Li Moxuan curled up on a straw mat, pondering how to break the deadlock. Without outside help, without authority, the only breakthrough was the case file. If he could persuade Li Qingyao to risk stealing the file, there might be a glimmer of hope. But his sister was weak; how could she be drawn into this vortex? "Creak—" At that moment, a soft sound came from the cell door, and a dark figure slipped in. It was Li Qingyao, who had returned, wearing a cloak and pale-faced. "Brother, make it quick." She panted as she handed over a roll of oiled paper, saying, "I secretly read the Ministry of Justice files… Before Baota disappeared, Father received an anonymous letter warning him to 'be careful of those around him.'" Li Moxuan unfolded the oiled paper; inside were hastily copied case files: there were signs of a struggle at the scene of the Falling Eagle Gorge incident, but the wounds on the body were neat, suggesting it was done by someone familiar. The guard captain, Wang Meng, had disappeared, suspected to be an inside man. "Wang Meng is my father's deputy general, a brother of life and death for twenty years, how could he betray me?" Thinking of this, a chill ran down his spine.

10. 10 一 A Deputy Section Chief's Siege 一个副科长的围城 City Farmer都市老农Urban535k WordsCompleted You think it’s just a trap, never realizing you’ve already stepped onto the chessboard. Chen Yuan, a cautious deputy section chief in the government offices, leads a life as calm as still water. Then new colleague Lin Xue arrives like a pebble tossed into a stagnant pond. Helping her after she gets drunk, receiving a late-night call for help: step by step, he is drawn into a gentle trap. Fifty thousand yuan in “hush money,” an expensive fountain pen, and intimate photos that “accidentally” get l 44Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 11 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score435Shelves

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    Absolutely gorgeous and spectacular!

12. 12 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 51.3kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
13. 13 大 A Stick in the Tang Dynasty 大唐一根棍 My Name Is Wang Dabao我叫王大宝Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Comedy + Suspense + Brainy Wish Fulfillment + Historically Grounded Tang Dynasty] A farm boy with a serious lack of virtue gradually grows into the Tang dynasty's number-one troublemaker (no, wait, strike that). He grows into a pillar that holds up the sky, a beam that spans the sea. If I'm having a good time and you're not, I'll beat you until you are. If I can't reform you, I'll cremate you. I crush foreign kingdoms, dissect the aristocratic clans, discipline princes, and slap emperors I can' 3kReads8.7Score235Shelves

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    It's not highly rated, but it's definitely a good book. It has no system; the male protagonist rises from a nobody to wield immense power. The story is full of twists and turns, father and son constantly sabotaging each other, it's lighthearted and funny, features a group of entertaining characters, includes war, political intrigue, and a mix of loyalty, righteousness, and wickedness. It's already completed.

14. 14 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14.8kReads8.3Score931Shelves

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    There are no melodramatic court intrigues, the revenge plot is straightforward and efficient, and the supporting characters have amazing performances. I wholeheartedly recommend it!

15. 15 老 I'm the King, the Regent King! 老子是王，辅政王！ Ling Yuntian翎云天Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [A superb 2026 complete novel, perfect for binge-reading!] One day, Xu Ce opened his eyes and found himself in Great Jing. Xu Ce had suddenly become the all-powerful Prince Regent of the Jing Dynasty. He was quite pleased with his new status. Sure, the powerful Shen family was stirring up trouble at court, and the Northern Rong were eyeing the realm from beyond the borders, but neither was a big problem. When the crucial moment came, he would step in! A prince should act like a prince. First t 13.7kReads8.1Score1.2kShelves

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    Highly recommended. The protagonist, who transmigrates to the Great Jing Dynasty, starts as a regent, commanding the entire army and controlling the court with absolute power. Anyone who dares to challenge him will face ruthless punishment.

16. 16 杀 The Kill Order Has Been Issued 杀令已下 Cold Weather, Rain天寒雨Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Three underworld bosses join forces to put out a contract, offering a million in gold to kill the mysterious assassin "Heavenly Shadow." The Killing Prison accepts the contract. The kill order is issued, and the plot is set in motion! But no one expected that when the contract arrived at the Killing Prison, the target's name would have been changed to... him! He had signed the kill order with his own hand, only to send himself into a deadly trap. Poisoned, surrounded, betrayed, and hunted, h 7.8kReads7.3Score410Shelves

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    It's so good! Wuxia fans should definitely check it out.

17. 17 英 Heroes Shed No Tears: The Jade Sword Imprisons the Dragon 英雄无泪之玉剑囚龙 The Dream of 800 Million Women八亿少妇的梦Eastern Fantasy162k WordsCompleted [Traditional wuxia with high-powered martial arts] [No System] [No cultivation] Rumor has it that each of the five city lords under the Great Qian dynasty possesses a peerless treasure. Whoever obtains all five can break through their limits, master unparalleled martial arts, unite the Jianghu, and rule the world. The greatest force coveting these treasures is Guixu, the most mysterious organization in the Jianghu. Its leader, known as the Night Emperor, is a fearsome, unfathomable master, ruthl 130Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 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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    A completed and excellent book, not to be missed!!

19. 19 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 105Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 妖 The Evil Ninth Prince 妖孽九皇子 Jiangnan Goldfish江南金鱼Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Ye Chen transmigrates into the body of the Ninth Prince of Xia. His royal brothers want him dead, the emperor wants him dead, and the powerful nobles at court all want him dead. Ye Chen has had enough. If everyone wants to kill me, then I’ll seize control of the military, train a million elite soldiers, sweep across the land, and claim the throne. 17.4kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
21. 21 追 Chasing Wind Tower 追风楼 Illiterate Sun文盲孙Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Wuxia + Passion + Assassins + Comedy + Multiple Protagonists] There are no sword strikes that split the heavens here, only bodies that achieve sainthood! They are the shadows of the Heavenly Dao Sect, and a band of grim reapers wandering the mortal world! Everyone who makes it out of here alive has a story to tell. 1.6kReads8.8Score100Shelves

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    [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

22. 22 穿 The Eunuch Who Transmigrated into a Book Is Far Too Good at Reading the Room! 穿书太监太会审时度势了！ Runxi001润熙001Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Su Rui has transmigrated into a book... And not just any book, but a political intrigue novel where the power levels keep climbing. The catch is, the novel already has a protagonist of its own. So... How can you get by without a System? Luckily, Su Rui is a eunuch, and nimble enough to adapt. The books hold golden mansions, The books hold beauties, The books hold the answers. 72Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    "Your Majesty, please remain seated in the inner palace. I will handle matters outside!"

23. 23 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I am a historian of the Yong Dynasty, standing beneath the setting sun at the Nine Heavens Palace, pen in hand. I have witnessed Xiao Lin leading eight thousand Xuanjia warriors to breach the palace gates, committing a bloody palace coup—he accused Empress Dowager Liu of adultery, claimed Xiao Che was not of the late emperor's bloodline, and used a blood test to shatter legitimacy; I have witnessed Qi Ming rise from a tea-buying boy in Yunlan City to the King of Ten Thousand Insects who ruled the Southern Territory, dismantling Pan Chi's chess game, and using a raging torrent to breach the city and subdue twenty thousand. The snow at Hansu Pass has not yet melted, the corpses at Duanyue Pass are already cold, and two hundred and twenty thousand troops have vanished into thin air at Zhao Yi's hands. Xiao Lin was ruthless, burying countless surrendered soldiers alive to pave the steps; Qi Ming was patient, using the internal strife of the Yong Dynasty to recuperate and build up his strength. This glorious Yong Dynasty has fallen from the altar of "ruler of all under heaven" into the abyss of intrigue and swords. As the annals of history turn, only a sigh remains—above the Nine Heavens Palace, is it Xiao Lin's imperial crown or Qi Ming's ambition that is etched?

24. 24 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical724k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.6kReads8.8Score183Shelves

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    [Alternate Dynasty + Time Travel + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Chopped-Off Cheat] High school student Tian Shu wakes up to find himself transported to an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with concern. In this chaotic feudal era, powerful families hold sway. The system is practically useless, and his sisters-in-law each harbor their own agendas. [Almost crying] Born into poverty, can he defy fate and rise to power, leaving his mark on history? [Almost crying] Or will he be unable to escape his destiny, becoming a tragic cannon fodder, a sacrifice for someone else?!

25. 25 明 Late Ming: I Cleave Chongzhen with My Blade 明末：刀劈崇祯 Admiral Cao Jiang提督操江Historical756k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Tianqi era of the Ming dynasty, a transmigrator born into a family of loyal ministers rises amid chaos and turns the tide when all seems lost. Then he personally brings down this rotten dynasty, corrupt to its very roots. 541Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A portrait of the chaotic late Ming Dynasty, where the protagonist manipulates officialdom and secretly prepares for rebellion.

26. 26 乱 A World in Chaos: From the Start, I Seize the Thousand-Household Garrison 乱世，开局火并千户所 Little Attila小阿提拉Historical1.7M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + All-Star Famous Generals + System + Political Intrigue + Battlefield Strategy + Alternate History] The protagonist rises from a clash among company commanders to become the Northern Dynasty's uncrowned king, his achievements eclipsing even the emperor's. He massacres Baoding and burns Yanjing. Rotten roots cannot grow new shoots: the Demon King of Yanshan rises from the ashes. He reclaims the old lands recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas and becomes the new sun of Gor 298Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    A powerful minister with both a knife and money

27. 27 我 I Took On the Imperial Throne 我和皇权杠上了 Feng Chen Mozi风尘莫子Historical456k WordsOngoing The “notorious” assassin Meng Hu was blown to ashes by a depleted uranium bomb. Meanwhile, Meng Hu of the Yong’an Empire simply woke from a dream as a different person. From his very first day as a ninth-rank Fengluan official at the Jiaofang Bureau, he found himself at odds with the imperial court. What sparks will fly between a trigger-happy assassin and the authoritarian power of an ancient empire? 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A palace coup decimated the empire, and the emperor, known for his penchant for banishing women from opposing factions to the brothels, discovered an assassin who transmigrated into the body of one of these women. He then stole the lives of these beautiful and intelligent women, who, driven by love, rebelled, unknowingly building a vast empire for them. [Crying emoji]

28. 28 种 Farming: From Sect Tenant Farmer to Supreme Across the Myriad Worlds 种田：从宗门佃户到万界独尊 Foolish Zhi傻志Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing [Farming] + [Ensemble cast] + [Lord] + [Conquest] + [System] + [Satisfying wish fulfillment] Zhang Guiyuan transmigrates to a parallel world at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, where he becomes a tenant farmer growing spiritual plants for a sect. He awakens the strongest Lord System and obtains an unparalleled book: Postpartum Care for Sows He settles into a fine life of farming, raising pigs, and teasing his wicked sword cultivator little sister. But then a calamity that comes once every tho 3.1kReads5.7Score181Shelves

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    [Conquest] + [Territorial Expansion] + [Lord] + [Ensemble Cast] The protagonist is highly intelligent and skilled in strategy. On the surface, he is a loyal minister and general of the court, but in secret, he develops his own power and manipulates the world's affairs.

29. 29 穿 The Transmigrated City Lord 穿越女城主 Tianheng Palace天珩宫Ancient Romance647k WordsOngoing [Love triangle, slow burn, taking things one step at a time! The emotional entanglements of adults: the first male lead is passionate and fixated, while the second is clever and in control. The second male lead wins her heart.] [A beauty skilled in political intrigue! She pursues an official career, rises to a high position, and remains calm and self-possessed, leaving a prince heartbroken.] She has always believed that staying independent and relying on no one is the safest way to survive. But 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A powerful female protagonist, she is shrewd and far-sighted, steadily advancing in her career with strategic brilliance. She rises through the ranks of the court, remaining calm and composed, leaving even the princes feeling envious.

30. 30 废 The Good-for-Nothing Prince Loves Beauty, Farms, Trains Soldiers, and Conquers the World 废柴皇子爱美人，种田养兵扫天下 Pumpkin Seeds南瓜种子Historical4.0M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation of the same name is now available. Give it a watch! [Comedy] [Power Struggles] [War] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] A medical PhD dies suddenly and unexpectedly transmigrates to Nanfeng, where he becomes a prince. Starting out on the frontier, he pacifies Beiliang, subdues Tianlang, seizes Nanfeng, and outwits Dayuan... until he finally claims the supreme throne that should have been his all along! (This is my first time writing a book, and I made it all by hand. 6.7kReads8.5Score609Shelves

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    A useless prince is appointed as a prince in a poor border county, only to be scared to death by bandits right from the start. The protagonist, a powerful being, transmigrates, using a single palace skill to shatter the bandits' lustful courage, confiscating everything and laying the foundation for his rise to wealth. From then on, he embarks on a carefree life of farming, raising troops, conquering the world, and casually pursuing beautiful women. There's no system; the protagonist possesses some medical skills and occasionally consults illustrated manuals. The story is fast-paced, lighthearted, and humorous. Reading it is like a gentle spring breeze, a soothing balm, subtly relieving the day's fatigue.

31. 31 都 I'm Reborn, So You Still Want to Mess with Me? 都重生了，还想搞我？ Mighty Second Senior Brother威猛二师兄Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Historical] + [Political Intrigue] + [Xuanhuan] After being reborn, Chu Nanli’s first thought was to kill the young emperor and replace him with someone more obedient. So he rooted out traitors and intimidated the imperial inspector; seized opportunities to strengthen himself; gathered talented people and made friends far and wide; spread rumors to muddy the waters; and arranged wars so he could grow powerful by keeping the enemy alive… But after he put an obedient young emperor on the throne, 675Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Reborn and returned, I will not let the heavens obscure my vision.

32. 32 尘 Dust Mountain 尘埃山 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical1.4M WordsCompleted This story follows ordinary people struggling to survive through the long, chaotic ninety years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It portrays how a group of common folk make their way in life, far from the halls of power, with no special advantages or extraordinary encounters. Like specks of dust drifting through time, they endure the weight of the years, unnoticed and unheard. 392Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    [Learned it][Already want it][Added to bookshelf][Currently working on a manuscript][Sparrow's masterpiece][I also highly recommend it][Attention]!

33. 33 乱 Conquering the World in Turbulent Times 乱世之征伐天下 From Within a Book来自书中Historical1.3M WordsOngoing He spent his life waging wars. The world only ever called him a warmonger, bloodthirsty and fond of slaughter. How could they know what he truly thought? Fighting war with war may not be the best strategy, but it is the fastest way... 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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34. 34 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.5kReads—Score494Shelves

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    Some people here! This novel is of such high quality that it rivals historical fiction and serious drama, possessing the potential to become a timeless classic. If it were adapted into a TV series, no other novel could surpass it! This novel is high-quality, intellectually stimulating, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliantly portrayed characters! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a nearly million-word novel that will be completed in mid-September, with all foreshadowing resolved, plot holes filled, and a satisfying ending. I recommend reading the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author provides a summary of the entire novel, which will aid your reading experience. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is astonishing, his scope grand, his themes lofty, his thoughts profound, his knowledge solid, his cultural background deep, and his political maneuvering masterful. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me!

35. 35 我 I Transmigrated and Saw the Han Dynasty Fighting the Tang Dynasty 我一穿越就看见汉朝在打唐朝 Lü Bu Battles Li Yuanba吕布大战李元霸Historical221k WordsCompleted “A great general is born bold and brave, an autumn-water saber at his waist. I was a famous general of the Tang dynasty, so why am I fighting for the Han?” When Zhang Chuanyue first transmigrated, he thought he had arrived at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty. But the more he saw, the more he realized something was wrong. Why were there so many people from the Tang dynasty here too? Before long, he was watching Guan Yu fight Qin Qiong, Luo Cheng duel Zhao Yun, Lu Bu battle Li Yuanba, and Zhuge 148Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 36 从 From Hostage to Emperor for the Ages 从质子到千古一帝 The Silent Writer沉默的作家Historical317k WordsOngoing Wei Huan, the ninth prince of Great Wei, was overlooked by his father. He volunteered to become a hostage in the state of Jin. After surviving countless life-and-death trials and experiencing one romance after another, he ultimately returned to Wei with the support of his many confidantes, brilliant strategists, and valiant generals. He ascended the throne, unified the realm, and became an emperor for the ages. This is not only a deeply moving, earth-shaking tale of love and passion, but also an —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A great novel!

37. 37 烽 The Smoke of War Rises: The Dragon Roars Across the World 烽烟起之龙啸天下 Carrots and Greens love萝卜青菜loveHistorical600k WordsCompleted Heaven is not benevolent; all things are but straw dogs. War fires rage across the land, and heroes rise in droves. The king is weak, while treacherous ministers hold power. Flames fill the skies, and the capital falls. Warlords scheme against one another. The emperor rises up, his roar shaking the realm. A seal of office in his left hand, a beauty leaning against him. A sword in his right, as he sweeps across the six directions. An eastern emperor, a western sovereign, and a central royal cou 144Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 逆 A History of Negentropy 逆熵史 Ten for Ten十打十Historical123k WordsOngoing Is transmigrating to ancient times really so great? You can't speak the language. The pronunciation of Middle Chinese is vastly different from what we speak today. How much modern knowledge can you remember? How much can you actually use? Poetry, literature, math, physics, and chemistry: how much can you recall? Memorize a poem and get a city? Oh no, no, no, no~ Household registers from Dunhuang in the Tang dynasty show that ordinary farmers worked an average of 14 hours a day. Before the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It meets the requirements, but there aren't many updates yet. If you don't like it, please consider it a mistake and I apologize in advance!

39. 39 娇 All My Wives Are Powerhouses: Starting as a Down-and-Out Scholar 娇妻皆大佬：从落魄书生开始 Fox Knows Fish狐狸知鱼Historical169k WordsOngoing Chu Zheng transmigrates and becomes a penniless scholar in the Great Chu Dynasty, a man who shares his name. War has raged for years, and the male population is dwindling. The imperial court issues a strict decree: every man of age must marry and take concubines to ensure the family line continues! Sturdy women are in high demand, able to do half a laborer's work. As for those delicate "flowers" who can't lift a load or wield a tool? No one would take them even if they were given away for free! 3Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 权 I Rule the World, and the Empress Begs Me to Take It Easy on Her 权倾天下，女帝求我轻点宠 Fox Knows Fish狐狸知鱼Historical105k WordsOngoing His father was the prime minister, his mother the younger sister of a mighty general, and his elder sister a renowned beauty and literary talent in the capital. Nangong Jin had been doted on all his life, but he suffered from a serious illness and was frail and delicate. The capital’s great clans mockingly called him the “Sick Xi Shi.” Then Nangong Jin from another world transmigrated into his body, and everyone realized that things seemed to be changing. 8Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 41 枫 Maple Fate City 枫缘城 Grassroots001草根001Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing The world is in chaos, rife with deceit and treachery. Evil spirits run rampant, and people are never satisfied. Countless peoples and clans are locked in endless war. The Jiang clan betrayed its allies, ambushing and wiping out the Jian and Hong clans. Only Jian Shu and Jian Hongtian, who were away on a journey, escaped by sheer luck! Thunderous roars, hatred that sears the heart, a blood feud beyond reconciliation: they will fight to the death! At this very moment... Jian Shu, who once revered 506Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has already reached 450,000 words. Welcome to read!

42. 42 影 Shadows over the Hall of Loyalty 影落忠义楼 Yang Ximo阳夕陌Martial Arts557k WordsCompleted [Shadow Guard’s Rise + Court Intrigue and the Martial World + Stunning Beauties] He is the sharpest shadow guard in Prince Night Falcon’s hands. With his Feihong Sword, he has spilled countless drops of blood and never once failed. During a mission, he meets Mu Yao, a tender moonlight in a turbulent age, and then catches the fiery starlight in Shen Siyue’s eyes, a beacon of hope in utter despair. Little does he know that from the moment they met, Tong Xinling, an attendant of the Ruyi Tower, has 84Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Chapter 174 [The Familiar Face of an Older Sister] I'm not exaggerating when I say this book is good. Regardless of gender, if you calmly read just twenty chapters, you'll be completely engrossed and unable to tear yourself away, as if you've personally stepped into that world of swords and shadows, becoming a part of the martial arts world. The book features a young shadow guard as the protagonist, wielding a flying sword that has drunk countless lives without ever missing its mark. It intertwines the swordplay of the martial arts world with the undercurrents of the imperial court, featuring a tight plot, crisp fights, tense confrontations on the brink of life and death, and delicate, moving moments of romance.

43. 43 夺 A Fight for the Throne? No, I'm Here to Set the Court Straight 夺嫡？不，我是来整顿朝纲的 It's Zhong Dada!是钟大大诶Historical480k WordsOngoing [Everyone is clever] + [ruthless] Since you killed my Crown Prince brother, don’t blame me for settling the score with each of you, one by one! Father! I’m taking your throne! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That's it! He's just one step away from the throne.

44. 44 大 Great Song: Genghis Khan and I Are Brothers 大宋：我和成吉思汗是兄弟 Yu Haitang玊海棠Historical174k WordsCompleted In this vast land of China, someone has to stand tall and shoulder the sky! He transmigrates to the Southern Song, where the realm lies in fragments and the court is corrupt and decaying. But none of that matters. The men of the Great Song will rise again. Reform the bureaucracy, build an army, establish princely fiefs, and marry a princess. Become an unlikely friend of Xin Qiji. Become a disciple in Yue Fei’s lineage. Risk life and limb to drag the emperor of the Great Song from his throne. Lea —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This story is about someone who rises from the bottom to control the court and build their own power.

45. 45 重 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story begins with the prince's companion, and is best read in one sitting.

46. 46 王 The King’s Way: Who Can Stand Against Me? 王之道谁与争锋 I Am Wild吾狂尔Historical260k WordsOngoing He is Zhao De, the empire's fourth prince, raised in luxury and wanting for nothing. Yet, by imperial decree, he assumes a false identity, abandons the dignity of his princely rank, and joins the army on the battlefield. Starting as an unknown soldier at the very bottom, he fights bloody battles on the frontier and narrowly escapes death time and again. Together with brothers-in-arms who share his life and death, he rises step by step amid the smoke and chaos of war. In the mortal world, he 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This new book perfectly meets the requirements.

47. 47 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 121.2kReads9.3Score11.5kShelves

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    🔥Tang Yu transmigrates to the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Initially, he only chooses to marry into the Xie family to survive. During his time in the Xie family, he witnesses the infighting among various powerful families and sees the living conditions of ordinary people outside the city. He gradually understands what he should do in this world. He begins to develop his own power and stir up trouble in the court...

48. 48 天 The World Is Falling Apart: Escape from Tumu Fortress and Flee for My Life! 天崩：逃出土木堡，亡命狼居胥！ Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical450k WordsOngoing [Survival of the Fittest] [No System] [Political Intrigue] He transmigrates into Zhu Qizhen. He is emperor for just one day, before being forced to flee into the snowy north. The Battle of Tumu is riddled with unanswered questions. First, he has to stay alive. Only then can he think about anything else... 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Without a system, ignorant of history, he transmigrated to the present day, during the Tumu Crisis, and assassinated Wang Zhen. He reigned as emperor for only a day, sending his double south only to be captured, while he led three thousand remaining soldiers north, facing hunger and cold. Snowfields, blizzards, starvation, wolf packs… No cheat codes, only the struggle for survival. Meanwhile, Zhu Qiyu in the capital, watching the empty treasury, stood with Yu Qian, desperately guarding the borders. Two parallel storylines, one overt, one covert. This is the Ming Dynasty's toughest bone, its coldest blade.

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