Any Historical Romance Novels with a Female Lead Who Leads Troops into Battle? Preferably Completed 😭? 有没有女主带兵打仗的古言，最好的是完结的😭?

1. 1 国 The Duke Became the Regent’s Little Darling 国公大人成了摄政王的小娇包 Cat Bean Rice猫豆米Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The spoiled young heir gained the memories of a young general and discovered an obsession in his hands: whenever he saw Young Lord Jing, he wanted to touch him! But Young Lord Jing was aloof and untouchable. If you have no feelings for me, then I’ll let you go! Sheng Changge turned around and headed for the battlefield. Love had gone badly, so she would make a name for herself on the battlefield. Who says a woman can’t live without a man? Later, Young Lord Jing became regent. Sheng Changge retur 1.1kReads9.2Score191Shelves

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   "For the country, for the family, for the people, what is there to fear in death! Even in the boundless Yellow Springs, we can still rally our old troops, with ten thousand banners, in the underworld and on earth, what need is there for us not to fight again!" "The wind and snow grieve for heaven and earth, the great general departs from the nine provinces, he left as a young man, he returns as a loyal and valiant soul!" The kneeling crowd all looked up in unison, and saw the Imperial Academy's Chancellor Shen leading his disciples at the gate of the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence. Dressed in silver-white robes, they bowed deeply in perfect unison and said in unison, "The wind and snow grieve for heaven and earth, the great general departs from the nine provinces, he left as a young man, he returns as a loyal and valiant soul! We should learn from the young general and serve our country!" "All beings of the Imperial Academy, welcome the young general back!" Cries rang out from the crowd, following them all the way to the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence. However, when the young general's body was carried out of the carriage, the sobs suddenly turned into wailing. Several swords were still stuck in the young general's body, blood stained his silver-white armor, and there was not a single clean or intact spot on his body. However, the young general still gripped her spear tightly in his hand. Silver armor, red spear, riding through the long streets—her unparalleled elegance on her journey to war was still vivid in his mind's eye.

2. 2 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 87.6kReads9.5Score12kShelves

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   The female protagonist rushed to the front lines to save her father and brothers, turning the tide of the battle in which they died, but failing to save her father and 100,000 soldiers. To investigate the truth, she disguised herself as a man and became the male protagonist's bodyguard. Later, when the border was invaded by foreign enemies, she donned armor and, carrying her sword, once again rushed to the front lines. The male protagonist was the son of a prince, who went to the capital as a hostage to protect his fiefdom. After the new emperor ascended the throne, he returned to his fiefdom. Later, when war broke out, he and the female protagonist each protected the people of their respective regions.

3. 3 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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   Ancient Chinese romance novels, where the female protagonist leads troops into battle and becomes a general: ① Song Xixi abandons her treacherous husband, fights on the battlefield, and marries a prince for the second time; ② The female protagonist accidentally enters a military camp while escaping her arranged marriage, thus beginning her life of constant danger and peril.

4. 4 当 When a Young Lady Stumbles Into a Military Camp 当千金小姐误入军营 Behave Yourself好好当当Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Gender Bender] [Female General] [Sweet Romance] What? My parents want me to marry a fool? A dashing young general, a stunning strategist with a sharp tongue and a scheming mind, and an emperor who promises to love only me for the rest of his life. Aren't these men all excellent choices? To escape an arranged marriage to a dim-witted young prince, she hides in a carriage headed for the military camp in the northwest. From that moment on, the gears of fate begin to turn. 7.6kReads9.3Score990Shelves
5. 5 穿 After I Was Sent to the Battlefield, I Was Forced to Play It Safe Until I Became a Great General 穿到战场后我被迫苟成了大将军 Little Iron Leftover小铁剩Ancient Romance849k WordsCompleted Su Li was caught completely off guard when she transmigrated onto a battlefield, where she was bound to a System. The System told her she had to fight for the future wise ruler of her country and put an end to the wars. Once the ruler had brought peace and prosperity to the land, she could retire and go home. Su Li, holding a story script about disguising herself as a man to take her brother’s place in the army: “...” Forced to accept reality, the lowly soldier Su Li began to cling nervously to 1.7kReads9.1Score239Shelves

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   The female lead in this book is incredibly strong.

6. 6 我 My Fierce Dog, My Horse: I Do Whatever I Want 我的恶犬我的马，我想咋耍就咋耍 Jiu Chuang九创Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, powerful heroine, reborn female general, woman disguised as a man, duty to family and country, serious alternate-history drama, ensemble cast in chaotic times. If you mind a weak romance, don't read.] She died in the very year she was ennobled and made a general, crowned with glory. It turned out that even someone with no lingering resentment could be reborn after reaching the top. In her previous life, because of something her mother said, she took on the burden of her fami 11.6kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves

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   The female lead is a general. I've watched it twice, and I'm always moved by the soldiers in it. There's no absolute good or bad; it's all about patriotism.

7. 7 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 11.9kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves

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   The female protagonist of this book is a descendant of a military family. She leads her former subordinates and bandits to fight against foreign tribes on the border and wins a great victory. The male protagonist is the emperor. The interactions between the two are funny and sweet. It is worth reading.

8. 8 行 With Whom Will the Clouds Finally Rest? 行云终与谁同 Different Paths, Common Ground道不同理相通Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms martial arts / two strong leads healing each other / ensemble of women / political intrigue and growth] She is Ma Yunlu, the wild rose of Xiliang. She draws her carved bow to its full moon, gallops thousands of miles across the yellow sands, yet her father and brothers promise her in marriage to a spoiled local tyrant. On the day she runs away from her wedding, she sheds her red bridal finery and dons armor. “A woman should be a sword, fighting on the battlefield and bringing pea 294Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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   [Three Kingdoms Fanfiction, No System, No Time Travel, No Cheat Codes] Who understands the value of a general's daughter, skilled in archery and horsemanship, and remembered in history? Fighting from beginning to end! Ma Yunlu: All crows are black, I won't marry anyone! Zhao Yun: Marriage in chaotic times will only lead to disappointment, I won't marry anyone! [Martial Arts Style, Traditional Ancient Romance, Three Kingdoms Fanfiction: The Love Story of Ma Yunlu and Zhao Yun] [1v1, No Time Travel, No Cheat Codes, No System, A Match Made in Heaven, Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic X Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Single Female Lead, Mutual Redemption] Also known as: "The Legend of Yunlu in the Three Kingdoms", "The Unofficial Biography of Zhao Yun in the Three Kingdoms", etc. The lonely moon shines only because I haven't seen it. The dim starry river only because I haven't seen you. This book showcases the journey of Ma Yunlu, daughter of Ma Teng, the governor of Tianshui, sister of Ma Chao, and wife of Zhao Yun, from a young girl to a female general, and tells her love story with Zhao Yun. (This story employs a dual narrative: the romance unfolds when the male and female protagonists are together, while their growth and development, along with the historical events and wars, unfold when they are apart.) Most historical figures are covered in this book, but its unique feature is its female perspective, offering more insights and perspectives from a female viewpoint… It provides a fresh interpretation of the well-known stories of the Three Kingdoms period from a new angle. (There may be instances where the plot deviates from the timeline of either the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" or "historical records" for plot purposes; the overall direction is similar to the novel. Readers who are sensitive to this should proceed with caution.)

9. 9 参 After Enlisting, She Became the Dream Lover of Noble Ladies 参军后，她成了贵女们的梦中情郎 Warm Moon暖月Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted [Invincible Style + Golden Finger + Transmigration and Rebirth + Female General Enfeoffed as a Marquis + No Romance] Shen Jiang was once the marquis’s eldest legitimate daughter, but when her mother was demoted from wife to concubine, Shen Jiang became an illegitimate daughter. Her innocent birth mother died unjustly. Driven to despair, Shen Jiang awakened memories of her past life. Only then did she notice something lodged in her mind. In her previous life, she was an exceptional special forces 2.7kReads9.0Score329Shelves

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   This bag is beautiful.

10. 10 大 Grand Minister of Agriculture 大司农 Plain Robes, Pure Melody素衫清韵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When Xu Qingqi was sixteen, Heng Tang Pass fell. The northern Yi army swept south and massacred Quyang City, leaving her the only survivor of the Xu family. Crawling out from a pile of corpses, Xu Qingqi buried her family, said goodbye to the young man she had loved for years, and strapped on the Xu family's ancestral bronze sword. Carrying the hatred of her country and family, she resolutely wrote her name on the conscription rolls. From then on, she embarked on a blood-soaked path and never lo 548Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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    ① After her family was destroyed, the female protagonist, Xu Qingqi, broke off her engagement with her childhood sweetheart and disguised herself as a woman to join the army, all for the sake of avenging her family. She is exceptionally talented in martial arts and possesses high combat prowess. A good read. ② The female protagonist's name is Tie Rou. She is also highly skilled in martial arts and was born in a rural area. The male protagonist was once her teacher. The writing style is humorous and witty, with many laugh-out-loud moments.

11. 11 绕 Rao Tierou 绕铁柔 He Xi何兮Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted Wen Ruixiu watched as his future father-in-law swept his hand and summoned three handsome young men. He told him that his fiancée was one of them. Tie Rou had always firmly believed that whatever you managed to snatch became yours. She never imagined that the jade gourd she had stolen from her eldest brother would turn out to be a betrothal token. She yanked off the jade pendant she had worn for over ten years and tossed it to Wen Ruixiu, stammering, “Sister-in-law! I didn’t know you and my elde 50Reads7.2Score—Shelves
12. 12 明 Moonlight on Ice and Snow 明月照冰雪 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted A crazy, formidable woman. General Shen Guizhou VS a prince who only wants romance. Prince Chen Muyi Shen Guizhou was once the young general of the Shen Army, which commanded 300,000 troops in the northern frontier. As her reputation grew, her family feared the emperor would discover that she was a woman disguised as a man and bring disaster upon her. After weighing their options, they sacrificed her. For the sake of peace in the north and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Shen Army, 4.9kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    A historical romance novel where the female protagonist leads troops into battle! 🔥To escape an arranged marriage, the female protagonist disguises herself as a man and goes to the military camp with her cousin. By chance, she becomes a soldier and encounters a kind-hearted young general, a devoted strategist, and a noble prince. It's an inspirational story of her growing into a general step by step!

13. 13 农 Eldest Farmhouse Daughter: After I Transmigrate, I Become the Prince’s Cherished One 农家长姐：穿越后成了王爷心头宠 Trading Black Hair for White青丝换白发Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The moment Cheng Ying opens her eyes, she finds herself in a human trafficker's den. She's stunned. With her tiny arms and legs, has she transmigrated? Her father is a top general in the imperial court, framed for treason and sentenced to have his entire family executed? How can she stand for that? But whose adorable, sweet, and obedient little child is this? After learning about her background, Cheng Ying decides to do two things. First: Raise the little one well, and help them become a person 2.5kReads9.3Score358Shelves
14. 14 将 The General Crosses the Jade Gate 将军度玉关 A Zhao'er阿昭儿Ancient Romance130k WordsCompleted In the twenty-first year of the Tianxing era, Qi Mingyue had been at Yumen Pass for nine years. Yumen Pass was the Great Yu dynasty’s first line of defense against the Xiongnu. Nine years ago, her parents died in battle there. Ten-year-old Qi Mingyue came alone from the capital and, as a woman, held Yumen Pass. 53Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    This is an absolutely fantastic book! My eyes were glued to the female lead the entire time!

15. 15 将 The General Wants to Lay Down His Armor 将军要卸甲 A Mere Mortal in This World1984世间一俗人1984Ancient Romance915k WordsCompleted Before transmigrating, Lin Qi was the owner of a private company. Somehow, she ended up in the Great Qian dynasty, an alternate historical world ravaged by years of war, where the people were suffering and famine had struck. See how she turns her circumstances around and rises to the top… 5kReads9.0Score497Shelves

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    I personally found this book enjoyable and couldn't help but laugh. However, I wouldn't recommend reading it in front of your boss, as you might find it too funny.

16. 16 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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    All three novels scored 9.6, All feature female generals, and the war scenes showcase the authors' skill. The main and supporting characters are vividly portrayed, and the plots are fast-paced and captivating. Highly recommended! (The first two are short, the third is slightly longer.)

17. 17 幺 The Youngest Daughter, Changle 幺女长乐 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Miss Zhu Si’s rough fighting skills have always made her the laughingstock of the capital’s noble families. In everyone else’s eyes, that’s the sort of work meant for household guards. Zhu Changle, who considers herself invincible, isn’t ashamed of it. She’s proud. Not everyone can protect their own home, but she can! And then some! She’d even turn the whole capital upside down to protect it! Don’t believe her? Try her! 18.8kReads9.5Score3.2kShelves
18. 18 绝 Unrivaled Adoration: The Heiress Spy Takes Over the Scene 绝世宠溺：特工嫡女A爆全场 Mai Qiuqiu麦球球Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted Secret agent transmigrates + strong male and female leads + super sweet romance + both leads are cunning After transmigrating, Ji Jianchu went from secret agent to the general’s second daughter. Everyone called her an airhead, never suspecting the brilliance hidden beneath the surface. She takes down scumbags, establishes a base, ventures into Yuncang, and shows off her talents. There’s just one thing: could her famously brilliant fiancé stop hovering around her all the time? Xie Jingze, hei 431Reads8.8Score103Shelves

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    This female lead is incredibly cool! The focus is on leading troops in training and completing missions, giving her a special forces feel. [Heart][heart] Overall, it's super exciting and incredibly funny. Not only the male and female leads, but the teammates are also fantastic! 👍🏻

19. 19 和 After Our Divorce, My God of War Ex-Husband Shamelessly Begged to Marry Into My Family 和离后，战神前夫死皮赖脸求入赘 A Ladleful of Weak Waters弱水一瓢瓢Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Su Yue, a genius doctor from the modern world, wakes up one day in the body of a divorced princess consort. As soon as she comes to, she is given poisoned wine and ordered to remain faithful to her former husband, the God of War. What a joke! Faced with such an unreasonable demand, Su Yue boldly declares in public that not only will she marry someone else, but her former husband will personally escort her to the wedding sedan. She makes money with one hand and puts scoundrels in their place wi 5.8kReads9.2Score803Shelves

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    After transmigrating, the female protagonist later becomes a general and fights alongside Huo Qubing on the battlefield.

20. 20 天 Genius Girl Blazes Her Way Through the Western Han Dynasty 天才少女勇闯西汉 Big Brother Xiaoqi小七哥哥Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted [Medical Doctor Li Yan vs. the legendary God of War Huo Qubing] “Tell me if it hurts, and I'll be gentler.” Li Yan felt his arms tighten around her waist. “Huo Qubing, it hurts.” For seven days straight, Li Yan dreamed of making love. Huo Qubing was always the star of her dreams, but the setting changed each time. It was exciting, and she couldn't help being curious. She dragged a friend to Huo Qubing's tomb, then, by some strange twist of fate, transmigrated to the Western Han Dynasty! She help 239Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 21 不 Before Daybreak 不终朝 Leisurely Rain闲雨Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted [Two Generals + Love of Country and Home + Long-Suffering Romance + Mystery and Investigation + Mutual Pining + Commander Couple] [A decisive, resilient, loyal and strategic female general vs. the steady, patient and far-sighted commander of the Yinchi Army] Shen Xun and Xie Jin are sworn enemies, bitter rivals whose relationship is common knowledge. They rose to fame in their youth and spent ten years at war, yet in the end, they could not escape becoming pawns. A single imperial decree marryin 2.1kReads9.5Score331Shelves
22. 22 娇 The Delicate General 娇将令 Peach Blossom Jellyfish桃花水母Ancient Romance583k WordsOngoing Chu Yu is a renowned general of Qian'an. As long as she is there, enemy forces dare not invade, and Qian'an enjoys peace and prosperity. Recently, however, rumors have been flying: the great general is a woman! Prime Minister Song, who often clashed with Chu Yu at court, arrives at her residence. Everyone assumes he has brought an imperial decree to charge the general with deceiving the emperor. The people of the capital have already lined the road outside the general's residence, kneeling to pl 20Reads8.0Score—Shelves
23. 23 将 A General Is No Boy 将军非少年 Jinhu瑾狐Ancient Romance706k WordsCompleted If “I love you” is good fortune, then for her, “You’re free” is salvation. “Si Youjin, you can protect these splendid rivers and mountains, you can protect these beautiful years, but can you protect yourself?” She sat atop the city wall and gave no answer… 3.2kReads9.3Score394Shelves
24. 24 凤 The Phoenix Holds Power 凤执权 Only Remembering a Pole Casting Nets into the Dawn Waves唯忆一杆投晓浪Two Female Leads198k WordsOngoing [Two heroines, strong women, political intrigue, light comedy, a touch of secret identities, slow burn] The female web novelist Lao Xiao is halfway through writing her book when she transmigrates into it. Looking at the bleak future ahead, with nothing to her name, Lao Xiao can only cling to the original story's official golden fingers, Lin Jun and Lin Long. The sisters first become generals, then return to court and are made dukes. Later, one becomes regent and the other a prince regent, wieldi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new book about leading troops into battle.

25. 25 被 Forced to Divorce, Her Five Brothers Go on a Rampage 被迫休夫后，五个哥哥杀疯了 A Lifetime of Splendor一世风华Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shen Ning gave up her beloved spear to cook for the man she loved. She broke with her father, a veteran general of Great Yan, and didn’t speak to him for three years. Her husband, the victorious General Who Guards the Nation, returned in triumph with a woman who was a master of the spear. After three years of hard work, all she got was: “A Ning, I want to marry her.” Shen Ning, who had become the laughingstock of the capital after her husband favored his concubine and cast aside his wife, picked 7.1kReads9.4Score1kShelves

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    Shen Ning, the daughter of a military family, faced betrayal and abandonment from her family and friends to marry Gu Jingnan. She gave up everything for her lover, becoming a devoted cook. When her husband returned victorious from battle, she was overjoyed, only to be met with his words: "A-Ning, I want to marry her." Years of effort had been wasted, but fortunately, it wasn't too late.

26. 26 九 The Ninth Prince's Consort Is Bold and Dashing 九王妃她又飒又狂 Xu Chaobai许超白Ancient Romance395k WordsCompleted In the 21st century, a shadow assassin was betrayed by her partner and stabbed in the chest. She transmigrated into Gu An, the foolish legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household. Her vicious cousin and ruthless aunt plotted against her, forcing her to take her cousin’s place and marry the Ninth Prince, who could die at any moment. A fool and an invalid were a perfect match. The people of Junjing munched on seeds and watched the show. When the legitimate daughter of the Gu family was born, the 2.8kReads9.1Score344Shelves
27. 27 嫡 The Eldest Daughter's Long Hairpin 嫡女簪长缨 Shi Siyan十四晏Ancient Romance4.5M WordsOngoing [Strong heroine + national hatred and family vengeance + reborn male lead] “Report! On the fourteenth day of the eighth month, eighty thousand soldiers of Dongling were trapped on Yin Mountain and completely wiped out!” A bloodstained letter from home. Every one of the eleven Bai family men is dead. That day, Bai Mingwei, eldest daughter of the Bai family, removed her hairpins and jewelry, wiped off her bridal makeup, donned armor, and set out with a coffin on her back. The battlefield ahead off 9.2kReads9.2Score896Shelves
28. 28 巾 A Woman in Armor, Her Iron Hooves Trample Across Four Kingdoms! 巾帼戎装，女将军铁蹄踏遍四国！ Nine Thoughts九思Ancient Romance144k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, bold, and supremely capable female general x straightforward, pure-hearted Sixth Prince who leads the vanguard] On the eve of her wedding, her fiancé, the Crown Prince, demands that she share one husband with the princess of their enemy nation. Ren Xuan gives a cold laugh. The Crown Prince has never had the right to choose the Ren family. Only someone chosen by the Ren family is worthy of being Crown Prince. On the day he tries to force the marriage, she jokes to the vanguard at her 63Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 小 I May Be a Young Woman, but I’ll Defend Our Borders 小女不才，为国守边 The Wind Rises in October十月风起Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted No System + no pocket dimension + fictional setting Liu Yang is a modern female doctor who is murdered and unexpectedly transmigrates to ancient times. After dealing with a string of awful relatives, she raises her little brother on her own, studies military strategy, joins forces with her beloved, and makes friends. Step by step, she makes her mark on the battlefield! 163Reads8.8Score—Shelves
30. 30 女 The Female General Takes Charge, and the Prince Falls Madly in Love 女将军在上，王爷他为爱痴狂沦陷 Rampaging Little Fat Sheep暴走小肥羊Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted She was the greatest female general in the Southern Kingdom, brave in battle and responsible for countless enemy deaths. Yet beneath her helmet was a face of delicate, captivating beauty. The late emperor decreed that she marry the third prince, Qi Yi. But on the way to the imperial city, she encountered the fourth prince, Qi Li. The two fell for each other, though each had a duty to fulfill. Her martial prowess and passionate heart were devoted entirely to the Southern Kingdom. Since ancient ti 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A female general! She leads troops into battle, is beautiful and intelligent, and has both funny and touching moments. It's a satisfying read, the kind without any misunderstandings [smirk].

31. 31 巾 A Woman’s Lot Is Never Easy 巾帼难为 Nan Mo南茉Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A cool, bold female general, both tough and tender, VS a handsome, devoted young general] Gu Jin inexplicably finds herself in a military camp amid a chaotic age. She flees to avoid a fate of ruin, only to fall into the hands of the rebels. With nowhere else to go, she disguises herself as a man and stays on as a military doctor, relying on her medical skills. Unexpectedly, a transfer order sends her straight to the battlefield. So be it. With a spear in hand, she’ll ride to the front and conqu 101Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    The male and female protagonists rise step by step from common soldiers to generals. The entire story is basically about battlefield warfare.

32. 32 小 My Concubine's Dowry Is Five Million 小妾嫁妆五百万 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [A Concubine Who Doesn't Want to Be Empress Is No Good Lord] [Still no interest in strong women and even stronger men] [Overpowered heroine], [Content warnings] [Neither lead is chaste] [Neither lead has a heart] [Both put on an act] [They use each other] [Their moral compass comes and goes] At the beginning of the story: Ni You kneels on the ground, begging Shi Jing to protect her. Later on: Ni You sits in a position of power, waiting for Shi Jing to repay her, one by one, for every kowtow she 769Reads9.1Score143Shelves

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    A concubine who doesn't want to be the emperor's concubine isn't a good concubine. [Rejecting the "strong woman, even stronger man" trope] The female protagonist, a woman, navigates ancient times step by step, first hiding her talents to become the male protagonist's concubine, then faking her death to escape, raise an army, and seize the throne. The main characters are intelligent, and the villains aren't unnecessarily stupid. The main issue is the male protagonist's impurity, but it seems the female protagonist also had a previous story: she prostrated herself on the ground begging for the male protagonist's protection. The story ends with the female protagonist in a high position, waiting for the male protagonist to make up for all the times she kowtowed to him over the years.

33. 33 谁 Who Doesn't Know You? 谁人不识卿 Three Thousand Miles of Flowers三千里花Ancient Romance327k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + peerless medical and poison skills + powerful partners + sweet romance] One misstep, and she thought her best years were over. But when she opened her eyes, she discovered she had transmigrated into the least favored fifth princess of the Great Liang! All her talents trapped in the inner palace? Not a chance. The world is vast, and this princess has plenty of sights left to see. Why should she spend her days chasing after a man? Though… this young imperial uncle is really hands 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Regent and Princess (female general), the two fight side by side on the battlefield, both intelligent and capable, both virgins, very appealing [admiration][admiration]

34. 34 重 Reborn as an Empress in a Turbulent Age 重生之乱世巾帼女帝 Whispers of Fate命运的密语Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Dark, strong heroine, reborn, no golden finger. This is a fantasy novel set against the backdrop of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties. Come on in if you’re interested. In her previous life, she was born into a time of chaos and disguised herself as a man to survive. She won glory and built a legacy to save the common people from misery. All she wanted was to be free once peace returned to the land. But just as the realm was pacified and she returned in triumph, she met her death. 12Reads8.8Score—Shelves
35. 35 盛 The Prosperous Woman Becomes Empress 盛女为后 Mo Qiqi默七琪Ancient Romance547k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance, no System, no rebirth, no transmigration, no golden fingers] With a father who lives off women while insisting he deserves it, and two kind but timid mothers, Qin Hanmei, a low-ranking daughter from a branch of the marquis's household, has been unlike other girls since childhood. She practices martial arts, makes money, loves adventure, and hates men. She is determined never to marry. But during one adventure in pursuit of wealth, she crosses paths with the ambit 11Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, female general, completed.

36. 36 女 The Empress Returns 女皇归来 Little Deer of the Wilderness旷野小鹿Ancient Romance173k WordsCompleted Once the nation’s most cherished daughter and its first female general, she shared a loving marriage with her husband and gave birth to a precious son. But her husband gradually began to doubt her sincerity, and not long after giving birth, she was sent to war by a suspicious emperor. Betrayed and nearly killed, she barely escaped with her life. When a new ruler took the throne, he killed her father, who was far away in the capital, and her son, who was only a few months old. After surviving, sh 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She arrived, led troops into battle, and even usurped the throne to become empress.

37. 37 林 The Sickly Heir of the Lin Family Goes on a Rampage After Enlisting 林家病秧子从军后杀疯了 The Mushroom Hasn't Taken Its Medicine蘑菇没呀没吃药Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Lin Changning, the eldest female disciple of a martial arts school, wakes up to find she has become the wicked cousin in a novel, the foil to a girl blessed with boundless good fortune. In the novel, her younger cousin Lin Fubao is born lucky. She can find pheasants in the mountains and gold and silver right outside the door. Even when she trips, she discovers a thousand-year-old ginseng root. Under Fubao’s good fortune, the whole family prospers. The eldest brother passes the imperial exams and 3.1kReads9.0Score471Shelves

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    This is a story about a female protagonist who enlists in the army with her younger brother and marries a princess (the princess knows the protagonist is a woman). The protagonist is a formidable warrior on the battlefield, initially guarding the borders and later following the King of Chu in conquering the land. There is no male lead (although I personally think there is, but he's not officially recognized; their relationship is more than friendship but less than romance. The protagonist's rise through the ranks from military service implies that under the imperial system, she cannot easily abandon her status to marry and have children. Furthermore, her heart is set on her country and the world; romantic love is secondary). I really love stories like this, without cloying romance, rich in patriotism yet with a well-developed love story. Words fail me, but I sincerely recommend it!

38. 38 将 Cast-Off Daughter of a Military Family? I'm the Moon in His Heart 将门弃妇？她是本王的心上月 Song Jiujiu宋玖玖Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Dual Rebirth] [The Ex-Wife Wants Him Back] The short drama adaptation is now online: The General’s Abandoned Consort Qu Jinshu married the great general He Xiujun at eighteen. To protect him, she became a prisoner of an enemy nation, her face disfigured and her martial arts skills destroyed. On the day the city fell, what awaited her was his arrow through her heart. He said “I married you only to take revenge.” “If you hadn’t refused to marry the foolish Prince Jing, your elder sister wouldn’t 11.6kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    "I am her husband, the father of her child. Who are you?" 💔 He tormented her deeply in her past life, and in this life, he faces a desperate pursuit, but he has no chance. ✨ Watch as she rises to power and lives a life of unparalleled brilliance!

39. 39 远 Distant Mountains Like a Painting 远山如画 Summer on the Run出走的夏天Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She is a wild girl from a mountain village, and he is an imperial bodyguard. She is the daughter of a military household, and he is the grandson of the old Marquis Dingguo. She dreams of becoming a woman general, while his family motto is to secure the country and bring peace to the people. She saves his three siblings during a landslide, but because of the incident, her fiancé’s family breaks off their engagement, citing her chastity and reputation. To repay her kindness, he puts pressure on he 106Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Not many people watch this, and it has a low rating, but it's really good.

40. 40 山 The Bandit Chief Rules the Court! 山匪头子她权倾朝野！ Lord of the Sacred Flame Meow-Meow Cult圣火喵喵教主Ancient Romance267k WordsOngoing Female-led story + political intrigue + war + 1v1 Su Qingyuan, a special forces elite and mercenary from the 21st century, wakes up in the body of a female bandit chief. From the start, she finds a handsome man gravely wounded. Carry him back! A pretty face is justice, and this one is handsome enough to keep this chief fed for three lifetimes. You’re my husband now! She planned to support everyone in the stronghold by robbing the rich to help the poor. Who could have guessed that the “poor husba 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It felt pretty good and was easy to listen to. The female bandit rescued a prince and took him back to her stronghold. Then she robbed her way to the prince's territory. There were all sorts of wars. There were very few romance scenes. Most of the stories were about the emotions between flesh-and-blood characters and the power struggles.

41. 41 祈 Pray for Dawn 祈明 Shi Wei诗尾Ancient Romance199k WordsCompleted After one crushing defeat, Qi Min, undefeated in a hundred thousand-strong army, was captured alive by Chu Yu. Only then did Chu Yu discover that General Qi Min, who had always been his equal and faced him in open rivalry, was actually a young woman. “Three thousand miles of campaigns, a single sword holding back a million foes.” The world knew General Qi for reclaiming the borderlands and winning renown across the realm, but not for the turbulent life she had endured behind that glory. Qi Min t 1kReads9.1Score138Shelves

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    Don't let the low rating fool you, this book is truly amazing! [Heart emojis]

42. 42 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 93.2kReads9.4Score12.8kShelves

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    This novel, where the female protagonist reigns supreme, is incredibly captivating and requires some thought. It also features a small ensemble cast, and while there is a romance subplot, it's not the main focus.

43. 43 重 Reborn as a Fake Heiress 重生之假千金 Listening to the Wind缓听风Ancient Romance273k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + reborn + female general] Song Jin thought she was cursed with bad luck. She had painstakingly played the role of the Earl’s Mansion’s daughter, working on eggshells until she earned the title of “Chang’an’s Finest Talented Lady.” Could any substitute be more dedicated? She had always hoped the true heiress would return so she could finish the job and regain her freedom. Who could have guessed that the day the true heiress returned would be the day she died, taking her innoc 6Reads8.1Score—Shelves
44. 44 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 106.8kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves

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    They are all strong female protagonists who are brave, resourceful, wise, and capable. They can use their pens to bring peace to the world and their swords to conquer it. 👍🏻

45. 45 穿 Transmigrating into a Chaotic Age, the Mad Princess Builds a Nation Through Robbery 穿乱世，疯癫公主她靠抢劫建国了 Turning Ink into Ink点墨成墨Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + Struggle for Supremacy + Chaotic Era + Powerful Female Lead + Fleeing Famine + Infrastructure Building + No Romantic Pairing + Portable Space] Original title: Transmigrating Through Chaotic Times, the Mad Princess Builds a Nation by Robbing Others When Jiang Jin awoke, she discovered that she had become a princess of a fallen kingdom and was being sent to Liang City to become a plaything for the barbarian Jiao Liang. She thought about it and decided it would be better for others 147.3kReads9.5Score18.2kShelves
46. 46 女 The Empress Transmigrates: Conquering the World in a Chaotic Age 女帝穿越，她在乱世逐鹿天下 Autumn Farewell and the Lantern's Song秋辞与灯鸣Ancient Romance645k WordsCompleted No romance + strong female lead + powerful heroine + light ensemble cast + infrastructure building + satisfying read + transmigration Yun Zhi was a princess who grew up in the Cold Palace. In the Cold Palace, you either erupt out of silence or perish in it. To survive, she used every means at her disposal, killed her father and brother, and took the throne everyone wanted. But after only a few years on the throne, she died of illness. When she opened her eyes again, she was Yun Zhi, the newborn 1.8kReads8.9Score185Shelves
47. 47 女 The Female General and Her Male Soldiers 女将男兵 Nalan Young Master纳兰小哥Ancient Romance979k WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger. Don’t read this during a meeting, it might suddenly make you laugh for a while.] Bu Fu grew up wandering from place to place and never backed down from a fight, so she got the name “Bu Fu.” She thought she was a boy until she was eight, when her brother told her she was a girl. She thought her brother was her real brother until she was ten, when he told her they weren’t related by blood. She thought that even if he wasn’t her real brother, he was 2.8kReads8.2Score514Shelves

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    This book features a female protagonist, Buf, who is a rogue, and her soldiers are a bunch of bandits. It's action-packed and hilarious, and although it's an ongoing series, you won't regret getting hooked.

48. 48 十 Ignored for Eighteen Years, the Legitimate Daughter Returns to Deliver a Face-Slapping 十八年不闻不问，嫡女打脸回归！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Satisfying read + political intrigue + the fate of the nation + a pocket dimension + the martial world + medicine and poison + suspense] After accidentally transmigrating from a world polluted by nuclear fallout to an alternate realm, the heroine becomes an unwanted daughter of an official’s family. One day after transmigrating, she beats up a wicked servant and sells him off. From then on, the estate is her turf! Seven days after transmigrating, she becomes the leader of the martial world’s mo 4.3kReads9.1Score568Shelves

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    Both of these books feature female protagonists leading troops into battle later on! They're great! Touching! The plots of the two books are completely different!

49. 49 羞 Humiliation? The Face-Slapping Began with the Imperial Betrothal! 羞辱？从赐婚开始便是打脸！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Feel-good, two powerful leads, devoted couple, space, medicine, martial arts prowess, face-slapping) A top mercenary in the twenty-first century suddenly transmigrates to an alternate ancient world while on a mission, becoming an unloved illegitimate daughter of a general's household. A marriage contract and a deal transform the heroine into the wife of the “crippled prince”... With the two “princes” joining forces, the world is theirs! The Crown Prince stands in their way? Bring him down! Prin 4.8kReads9.3Score714Shelves
50. 50 时 Time and Time Again 时年时时 Chen Yi Er陈壹贰Modern Romance117k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Li Xiao found herself in ancient times. What? She was on an ancient battlefield, no less! Li Xiao had never had much ambition, but General Qing An dragged her onto the battlefield. Gravely wounded, she wanted to die so she could return to the modern world, only to discover that dying was even harder than staying alive! Since she couldn't leave, she had no choice but to stay and make the best of it! As Li Xiao proved herself more and more on the battlefield, the others' prej —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist leads an army into battle! Suddenly, Li Xiao transmigrates to ancient times—and to top it all off, on an ancient battlefield! Having never had any grand ambitions, Li Xiao is dragged to the battlefield by General Qing An. Severely wounded, she wants to die and return to the modern world, only to find that this is even harder than living! Since she can't leave, she has no choice but to stay and live well! On the battlefield, as Li Xiao excels, the prejudices against her gradually change, and she makes new brothers and friends. What challenges will she face in the future...?

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