Ancient-era Stories About Building up Your Own Power Step by Step 古代一步一步发展自己的

1. 151 大 The Great Wei Dust-Shocking Stratagem 大魏惊尘策 Tan Qianli谭千里Eastern Fantasy444k WordsCompleted “The world pursues the white, but I alone hold fast to the black.” Shen Jingchen raised his eyes, his gaze clear and cool as a winter spring, and slowly introduced himself by name and courtesy name: “I am Shen Jingchen, courtesy name Zhibai.” A He looked up at him, only half understanding, yet feeling that the young master’s bearing at that moment was more upright and noble than the pines and bamboo on the mountain. He continued in a calm voice, his words light but weighty: “The Dao De Jing says 4Reads7.5Score—Shelves
2. 152 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 Qi Ming, from a tea-buying boy in Yunlan City to the King of Ten Thousand Insects who rules the Southern Territory. The Xuan Shuang Iron Cavalry crushed the Yan Huang's encirclement, and the bonfires of the Black Rock Tribe illuminated the path of power struggles. I dismantled Pan Chi's arranged marriage scheme and subdued 20,000 surrendered soldiers with Hong Tao's city-breaking techniques. The world calls me cold and ruthless, but they know not the warmth of Yue Niang's coarse cotton clothes on cold nights, nor the icy jade pendant of Changsun Qin branded on my chest. Some laugh at my lonely minister without an heir, but it is precisely this name of "bastard" that compels me to firmly grasp the Southern Territory's tiger tally. If destiny favors the common people, what fear is there of paving the way with blood? The nine heavens will ultimately bear the name Qi Ming.

3. 153 曝 After the Reveal, the Persian Prince Went on a Rampage in Chang'an 曝光后，波斯王子在长安杀疯了 The Ball Pushes the Furball皮球推毛球Historical193k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Business Battles + Secret Identity + Comeback] I opened my eyes to find myself the orphaned son of a Persian prince, stranded in the Great Tang. All I had was a broken ring and the memories of a modern perfumer. Grain was expensive in Chang'an, and living there was no easy matter. With starvation looming, I brought out the craft passed down in my family: perfumery! Dragon's-blood incense was too ordinary? I blended “Sea Soul,” crisp as a sea breeze and warm as winter wood. It s 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A ruthless figure has appeared in the West Market of the Tang Dynasty! Prince Su Yi of Persia, carrying memories of modern perfumery, uses his extraordinary skills to overthrow the spice guild, fighting his way from Yangzhou to Chang'an to build a transoceanic spice empire.

4. 154 穿 I Transmigrate to Ancient Times with a Life Not Worth a Dime 穿越古代烂命一条 Just Having a Couple of Drinks没事喝两口Historical319k WordsCompleted If you don't like it, don't force yourself. Just pick another book. No nitpickers or self-righteous do-gooders. I've heard enough stories about goody-goodies and don't want to hear any more. I want to try writing one myself. This is my first time writing a novel, so I hope you'll support me and give it a chance. 2.3kReads6.6Score155Shelves

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5. 155 归 The Soul of Tang Returns to the Righteous Cause 归义唐魂 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.0M WordsCompleted To the west, he allied with his uncle’s Yutian Kingdom; to the east, he reclaimed eleven prefectures of Helong. He drove the Uyghurs north and secured the Tianshan Mountains; looking south toward Chang’an, he reclaimed the old frontiers. Gunpowder shattered the Tibetan ranks; iron cavalry trampled the Khitan camps. The Three Stars Banner swept across Youzhou and Yunzhou, and the Han realm’s sky was opened anew beneath the sun and moon. 1.7kReads—Score144Shelves

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   Inheriting a faction at the start

6. 156 天 The Heavenly Kingdom: The Rise of an Imperial Dynasty 天国王朝：帝朝崛起 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.6M WordsCompleted This is the legendary life of God's agent, entrusted with shepherding His flock! From a modern transmigrator to a medieval infant, he relied on the Mount & Blade System and his own strategic brilliance to break free from constraints, defend the Holy City, establish an empire, and change the course of history for both the Crusaders and the Islamic world. (Early game: using Mount & Blade to break through; mid-game: political scheming; late game: cyberpunk space opera) 79Reads—Score106Shelves
7. 157 水 Water Margin: The World’s in Chaos, So What? 水浒：天下大乱关我屁事 Words Can Heal文字能治病Historical182k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into the world of Water Margin by accident. Before me was a world overrun with heroes, and behind me lay chaos where the people could barely survive. Murder and arson were everyday occurrences, while mountain spirits and monsters appeared and vanished without warning. The System said: Get fifty people to come eat at the tavern, and you’ll receive a pocket dimension. I looked at the counter showing 0/50, then at the three hunters fleeing through the woods in the distance. They’d m 497Reads—Score117Shelves

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   This book is really interesting.

8. 158 雾 Misty Rain over Chang'an 雾雨长安 Xiu Ping修平Historical837k WordsOngoing Mist and rain soak Chang'an; each step is a stumble. His blue robe is still warm, yet his whole body feels cold. This book follows An Ziyan, a scholar returning from the academy, through war, worldly turmoil, and setbacks as he engages with the world and then withdraws from it, coming to understand his heart and see his true nature. 40Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 159 乱 A Chaotic Era: I Have a Space-Time Warehouse 乱世开局：我有一座时空仓库 Gentle Summer Breeze和煦夏风Historical340k WordsOngoing The Great Wu has suffered drought after drought. When Lin Zhuishan awakened a space-time warehouse, it came stocked with powerful crossbows, thunderbolts, building materials, and high-yield seeds. As war erupted and northern enemies invaded in force, he mass-produced firearms, opened up vast stretches of farmland, and gathered a million displaced people. Armed with powerful tools to protect the realm, he fought internal rebellion and foreign enemies, carving out a safe haven for ordinary people. 163Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Amidst the chaos of war, with powerful enemies pressing in from the outside and bandits and displaced people roaming the land, the protagonist relies on warehouses to transport medicine, equipment, and food. While settling the villagers, he also engages in intrigue and power struggles with various factions, blending action and dialogue in a constant stream of conflict.

10. 160 三 Three Kingdoms: My Wife’s Surname Is Liu, and Her Dowry Includes Guan and Zhang 三国：家妻姓刘，嫁妆有关张 The Old Salted Fish of Yashan亚山的老咸鱼Historical177k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Wild Imagination] [Apocalyptic Crisis] [Does Not Support Liu Bei] [Liu Bei Supports Me] [Does Not Restore the Han] [Historical Generals] [One Heroine] Yang Chen, a young man from Earth, transmigrates into the Hongnong Yang clan in the year 162. When he awakens the wisdom of his past life at age six, he discovers that this world is entirely different from the one he knew. A century earlier, a white horse carried scriptures here, but they were not Buddhist teachings. They were th 296Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new book is launched, a fresh interpretation of the Three Kingdoms story. The male protagonist is a time traveler, the female protagonist is a gender-swapped Liu Bei, historical generals make cameo appearances, "I will not serve Liu, Liu will serve me," and the story aims to overthrow the Han Dynasty. It features a complete six-volume story outline and is guaranteed to be over a million words. Readers who enjoy the Three Kingdoms are welcome to read it!

11. 161 大 The Great Song’s Industrial Liangshan 大宋之工业梁山 Zhe Yuan喆元Historical230k WordsCompleted A collection of trope-defying scenes: Wu Song doesn’t fight a tiger; he’s a righteous man from Hangzhou in the historical records. Ximen Qing isn’t some domineering CEO, but a shy top student devoted to medical research. And there’s more: Hu Sanniang isn’t a bold heroine of the martial world, but an artsy young woman. What about Pan Jinlian? As it turns out, she’s the little maid who follows Sanniang around... Wang Yifan transmigrates to a different Liangshan. Watch as he stirs up a storm of blo 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Three complete and high-quality historical novels.

12. 162 穿 Transmigrating to the Early Tang Dynasty to Build a Different Kind of Golden Age 穿越初唐打造另类盛世 Zhe Yuan喆元Historical790k WordsCompleted [On the Bloody Night at Xuanwu Gate, He Crashed Through History in an Off-Road RV] An earthquake in Tibet tore open space and time, sending retired combat engineer Yao Kem in and his vehicle tumbling into the ninth year of Wude. Before Xuanwu Gate, Li Shimin’s sword was aimed at the crown prince. The cold gleam of its edge met the roar of the diesel engine as Yao’s vehicle surged forward. As drones skimmed over Chang’an, the lost bronze gears of the Mohists meshed perfectly with the patterns o 303Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 163 明 Late Ming Qinhuai: New Songs from the Flower Boat Shake the Realm 明末秦淮：花船新曲震山河 Zhe Yuan喆元Ancient Romance438k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate Into a Deadly Predicament + Cheat Space + Strong Female Lead Building a Business] The moment I opened my eyes, I’d crushed the son of a Ming official, and a knife was already at my throat! Luckily, a scar on my wrist concealed a modern laboratory. A stun gun took down the brute, and I even had a bar management manual! Other people transmigrate and get caught up in palace intrigue. I went to the Qinhuai River and brought a run-down pleasure boat back to life. The girls from the lowe 98Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 164 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 666Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    A red-headed document titled "On the Merger of 59 Village Primary Schools in the County" lay coldly on his desk. Yang Zhenhong stared at it, his eyes somewhat dazed. Even though the sky outside was clear, his mood was far from pleasant. The document itself had been repeatedly discussed in multiple leadership meetings, and he had long since memorized its contents: The Education Bureau's reasons were compelling: "Insufficient student enrollment, inability to pay teachers' salaries, and high operating costs." The recommendation was to merge all 59 rural primary schools into the central primary schools in each town, converting the school buildings into village committee service centers. The document's data was detailed, its arguments rigorous, and its criticisms flawless. The deputy county head in charge of education signed "Agreed," as did the deputy county head in charge of finance. County Head Wu, who was fully responsible for government work, wrote "Proposed Approval, Submitted to Secretary Yang for Review" in the review column. Finally, it reached his desk as the secretary… Signed! The education department was relieved of its burden, the finance department breathed a sigh of relief, and the leadership team was united. If he didn't sign, these 59 village schools would be a huge hole, and he would have to find a way to fill it himself. Having come from the mountains, he knew how difficult rural life was, and how much harder it was for farmers. He knew very well that the county he was responsible for, with a registered population of over one million, was a huge hole! The mountains were barren, all the young and middle-aged people had gone out to work, leaving only the elderly behind; even the highway had only opened last year, not to mention the high-speed rail, which wouldn't be open until the year after next; development, investment attraction, construction... Money was needed everywhere. In order to develop the whole county, it was already unfair to the farmers! Now even the last "inner strength" of the countryside, the "village schools," were being ruthlessly eliminated. The last 59 village schools in the county! Not a single one left! The village schools in his memory were those with drafty blue brick walls. In winter, the cold wind would cut like knives into his back, and in summer, the gray tiles on the roof couldn't keep out the rain. The teacher could only use a porcelain basin to catch water by the podium, dripping incessantly. But that was the most reassuring place in his life. Because there, he heard the true saying that "education can change one's destiny." He believed it, and he came out. But now, he had to sign this document himself. Was he going to extinguish the last vestiges of hope for the countryside as well? No, he told himself: he couldn't sign. At that moment, his face suddenly contorted in agony. The pain came so suddenly that Yang Zhenhong was completely defenseless, even breathing was difficult. Pain pounded in his chest, his heart felt like it was being clenched tightly, his whole body being pulled apart by this violent force. His right hand instinctively pressed against his left chest, his nails digging into his shirt, as if he wanted to crush the aching heart inside and end this intense pain. What kept a sliver of clarity in his mind was his unwavering willpower. He struggled to reach out his left hand, trying to grab the teacup on the table. Instinctively, he wanted to drink some water to suppress the intense pain. Just as his fingertips were about to touch the cup, his hand suddenly froze. After less than a second of hesitation, his fingertips turned, and without a second, he reached for the pen. The pen was still there! He gripped the pen with all his might, pressing the nib against the paper. In the approval section, with unwavering resolve, he painstakingly wrote a crudely shaped "no." The pen stopped, and he collapsed! The teacup on the edge of the table fell to the floor with him. Xiao Chen, who was waiting in the small office outside, was huddled at his desk, organizing Yang Zhenhong's upcoming research schedule: "Draft contracts for attracting investment," "Solutions for long-standing petitions," "A list of rectification measures for production safety..." "A meeting tomorrow morning to discuss the expansion of the development zone," "A report on rural revitalization projects to the province the day after tomorrow," "The day after that..." Hearing the noise from inside, he froze. He cautiously looked up at the slightly ajar door, finding no movement inside. He hesitated for two seconds, then got up and gently pushed open the door. Xiao Chen's world collapsed! He saw Yang Zhenhong lying stiffly on the floor. "Secretary Yang...!" He rushed over, knelt on the ground, and reached out to help him up. The body was still warm to the touch. He quickly and gently straightened the body lying on the ground. He dared not use force, yet dared not use little. His arms were trembling, his whole body was trembling. "Secretary Yang! Wake up! Please wake up!" He cried, sobbing. Tears and snot streamed down his face, but he didn't bother to wipe them away. He remembered this spring, a city leader had also suffered a sudden heart attack. Unfortunately, he collapsed at home for half an hour and never woke up again. Examples of sudden heart attacks flashed through his mind, the images spinning faster and faster, making him dizzy. He gritted his teeth and jolted awake, quickly laying Yang Zhenhong flat, his hands overlapping as he pressed on his chest—one, two, three, four… He pressed desperately, again and again. His arms ached, his hands went numb, but he dared not stop. He kept calling out, "Secretary Yang!" "Don't sleep!" "Open your eyes and look at me!" Footsteps echoed in the corridor. Someone ran in and called an ambulance. The ambulance arrived quickly, and as the stretcher was being carried out, Xiao Chen refused to leave. He pressed tightly against Yang Zhenhong's chest, his voice trembling, "He won't die..." People frantically tried to pull him away. "He's a good official!" "This isn't his end!" No one answered him, no one spoke, their faces only filled with gloom and an unyielding reluctance. Finally, Yang Zhenhong was lifted into the ambulance, his fingertips white, his bent fingers still in a stiff, pen-holding posture. In his dazed mind, seven large, gilded characters suddenly appeared—"Universal Commodity Exchange." In the office, the document still lay open on the table. Water soaked the pages, the ink spreading. On the approval section, the crooked "No" was written very poorly. That "No" remained.

15. 165 盛 The Prosperous Era's Medical Detective 盛世谋医神探 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子Ancient Romance423k WordsOngoing Tang Wei, a top modern forensic pathologist, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of an ancient criminal's daughter who shares her name. The original Tang Wei's family was confiscated after her father became embroiled in an imperial examination cheating scandal. She was reduced to a government servant and took her own life in despair. When Tang Wei wakes up, she is immediately trapped in a desperate situation: her status as a government servant leaves her as lowly as dust, and the shadow of 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A highly recommended book! Follow the heroine's journey of overcoming adversity and writing a legendary life story.

16. 166 霓 The Brocade Gambit: A Record of Power Plays in the Tang Dynasty 霓裳弈：大唐权谋录 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子Ancient Romance14k WordsCompleted Silk and Strategy: A Record of Tang Dynasty Power Plays 2Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 167 长 The Legend of Shen He of Chang'an 长安禾火之沈禾传奇 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子Historical17k WordsCompleted The Legend of Shen He of Chang'an 3Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 168 墨 The Mountains and Rivers Endure, Dyed in Ink 墨染山河在 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Dasheng Dynasty, the court falls into chaos and the realm crumbles. The emperor is obsessed with eternal life, neglects the affairs of state, and cares nothing for the people. Regent Zhu Heng seizes the opportunity to monopolize power. His allies fill the court, and he controls both the military and the government. Crushing taxes and forced labor burden the people, driving them from their homes and leaving the realm in misery. The once-prosperous dynasty teeters on the 9Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 169 失 The Amnesiac Sword Immortal 失忆剑仙 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子24k WordsCompleted The Amnesiac Sword Immortal 3Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 170 双 The Twin-Pupil Covenant: Throne of Thorns 双瞳盟约之荆棘王座 Xiaoyao Lingzi逍遥凌子37k WordsCompleted The Covenant of Twin Pupils: The Thorn Throne —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 171 老 Hey, Sis, Don't Kill Me! I'll Go Through with This Marriage 老妹儿，别杀我，这桩婚事我从了 The Village Is Not Late村不晚Historical204k WordsCompleted Transmigration + multiple heroines + household intrigue + wild ideas + making money + play the pig to eat the tiger + live-in son-in-law + a wife-chasing road to ruin. A modern office worker transmigrates into the body of a live-in son-in-law being forced into marriage! The heroine’s father has just died, and her relatives are eyeing the family fortune, eager to swallow it whole. They’re marrying me into the family just to keep me quiet and take the fall. I thought she’d be a terrifying shrew, 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not bad.

22. 172 并 Unify the Han 并汉 Dreaming做梦中Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From the start, he wakes up lying in a coffin, then is reborn as the illegitimate grandson of a local Han Dynasty strongman, with the Eye of the Ice Mirror. “Let’s see how this young upstart turns the tide.” Watch how Dong Xian and his companions embark on a new journey and build a new world. 626Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    He started as a young boy and developed step by step on his own.

23. 173 后 The Chronicles of Later Zhao, Volume One: The Biography of Shi Le 后赵演义第一卷石勒传 Chrysanthemum on the Stone Palace Bank石宫岸菊Historical396k WordsCompleted Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to the throne. Born into the lower ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to prominence with a band of “eighteen horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and founded the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced a number of reforms: he established the Imperial Academy, reduced taxes and corvée labor, and appointed the Han official Zhang Bin to high office. He also created a “thre 377Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Golden seal! Royal title! Imperial axe! The power of life and death! This trust and authority weighed heavier than Mount Tai! Inside and outside the pavilion, utter silence reigned! All eyes were fixed on the "Dragon Sparrow" sword, a symbol of royal power, and the two seals gleaming in the snowy light! Liu Cong's nails dug almost into his palms, his eyes brimming with jealousy and resentment! Shi Le took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently. Even with his iron will, he felt a surge of heat rushing to his head! He stretched out his hands, trembling slightly with excitement, yet with unwavering determination, first taking the heavy "Dragon Sparrow" sword! The cold scabbard seemed to whisper the roar of a dragon in his hand! Then he took the two gleaming gold and silver seals! The weight of the seals in his hands seemed to bear the weight of the entire northern China and the fate of countless lives! He abruptly raised the "Dragon Sparrow" sword high above his head! The scabbard reflected a blinding, cold light in the sunlight! "Shi Le—I obey! With this sword, I will expand the territory of the Han Dynasty! I will punish the traitors for the King! Wherever the sword points, the Jin Dynasty will fall! The hearts of the Hu and Han will be won!" The roar, like thunder, echoed across the snow-covered plains!

24. 174 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    Thanks, OP! This is a short, completed novel. It's set in a fictional world, blending political intrigue, humor, and substance. The ensemble cast is vibrant, the script-like narrative is fast-paced, the story is tightly plotted, attention to detail is excellent, and the imagery is vivid. It's morally sound and effective, without any simplistic plot points, clichéd jokes, or high-tech gimmicks. Every word is handwritten, refreshing and uplifting, full of sincerity. Highly recommended!

25. 175 来 Arriving in Southern Ming, an Engineering Student Crushes the Qing and Restores China 来到南明，工科生横扫满清复华夏 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical535k WordsOngoing In the first year of the Hongguang reign, Jiangnan is on the verge of falling. The realm is shattered, and the people are displaced. A modern engineering expert unexpectedly arrives in the storm-tossed chaos of the Southern Ming. The land is divided among warlords, powerful enemies press at its borders, and the old and new dynasties take turns on the stage. He has no peerless martial arts, but he possesses engineering, manufacturing, and scientific knowledge far ahead of his time. He gathers dis 1.2kReads—Score103Shelves

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    Let the backbone of the late Ming Dynasty reappear in the world

26. 176 工 An Engineering Student Ventures into the Late Ming 工科小伙闯明末 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A middle-aged bachelor, beaten down by society and thwarted at every turn in the modern world, with no connections to his name but plenty of knowledge and ability, is accidentally transported to the Chongzhen era at the end of the Ming dynasty. Relying on his modern knowledge while adapting to the era’s actual technological and industrial capabilities, he works hard to quietly change history and prevent China’s decline. 2.9kReads7.8Score197Shelves
27. 177 龙 The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Historical163k WordsOngoing “The emperor in Chang’an, the army of the Wei residence.” The Wei residence’s household troops had become a thing of the past beneath the executioner’s blade, while the emperor in Chang’an lived in constant fear amid troubles both within and without. Does an emperor have some special birthright? Whoever commands the strongest troops and finest horses becomes emperor! Flames raged everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang was now divided among rival regional warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book released, please recommend! A slow-burn story set in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (you'll be a bystander in the early stages), not mindless, not pretentious, not cultivation novels, not melodramatic, not time-travel, no system, no protagonist's halo, no modern technology, no firearms. It has history, characters, war, ghosts and gods, and intrigue. It follows a story of a general's strategy, an adopted son's usurpation of power and control of regional warlords, ultimately leading to the unification of the land and the continuation of the Tang Dynasty's five-hundred-year golden age! New book released, please recommend!

28. 178 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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    This novel meets your requirements! Its quality reaches the level of historical fiction and serious drama, possessing the potential to become a timeless classic. If adapted into a TV series, this novel would be unparalleled! This novel is high-quality, intellectually stimulating, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliantly portrayed characters! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a nearly one-million-word novel that will be completed in mid-September, with all foreshadowing resolved, plot holes filled, and a clean ending. It is recommended to read the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author summarizes the entire novel, which will aid in reading. 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. The author's writing is astonishing, the scope grand, the themes lofty, the thoughts profound, the knowledge base solid, the cultural foundation deep, and the political maneuvering top-notch. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me in the face!

29. 179 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 207 [Talking about Su Youcheng] Chapter 208 [A Glimpse into the Court and the Martial World] I'm not exaggerating when I say this book is good, but if you calm down and read just twenty chapters, you'll be completely engrossed and unable to extricate yourself, as if you've personally stepped into that world of swords and shadows, becoming a member of the martial arts world. This book features a young shadow guard as the protagonist, wielding a flying sword that has drunk countless lives without ever missing. It intertwines the swordplay of the martial world with the undercurrents of the imperial court, with a tight plot, crisp fights, tense confrontations on the brink of life and death, and delicate and moving romantic moments.

30. 180 水 Water Margin: Restoring the Realm 水浒：重整山河 Spicy Snack Young Master辣条公子Historical118k WordsOngoing After transmigrating, he gathers one Water Margin hero after another, fights monsters and levels up, and eventually becomes a regional overlord. He battles the Jin forces and leads his cavalry to avenge the humiliation of the Jingkang Incident, marching across the grasslands around Zhongdu and pushing west with his troops... A low-cost way to build a cavalry: sell horses to fund the wars. The ridiculous antics are genuinely hilarious, hahaha, I can't stop laughing. Let's look forward to it toge 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Officially approved historical fantasy novel → Multiple female protagonists → Cavalry battles → Capital established in Ili!! No system → No airplanes or artillery → Cold weapon combat → Strategic planning → Tactical combat → Sneaky ambushes… Let's look forward to it! 214254

31. 181 逍 The Carefree County Baron: From the Start, I Was Given Seven Wives 逍遥县男：开局被塞了七个老婆 Tiantai Duoduo天台朵朵Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Carefree County Baron: From the Start, He Was Saddled with Seven Wives Synopsis: Shen Yi transmigrates into the Great Qing dynasty as a scholar. Before he can even get his bearings, the court forces seven beautiful wives on him and throws in the post of magistrate of Qinglan County, a godforsaken backwater. Looking at his seven wives, including a fallen noblewoman, a fierce daughter of a military family, and a merchant family's precious pearl, Shen Yi feels his head about to burst. “How am I sup 38Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Here it comes! Here it comes!

32. 182 大 The Great Yong's Merchant Queen: Making Money, Seizing Power, and Winning a Good Husband 大雍女商，搞钱掌权揽良人 Hoping to Be Rescued求被捞Ancient Romance120k WordsOngoing [One woman, multiple male leads + business + character growth] A farm girl transmigrates and shakes up the class system, reshaping the dynasty through her business empire. Using modern knowledge, she rises from the bottom of the social ladder and transforms the word “merchant” into a badge of honor. Men of the highest caliber from all walks of life, from princes and young masters to chief ministers and scholars, are won over by her talent and vision, and willingly become her allies and partners. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Orphaned and burdened with debt, this seemingly weak woman refused to be controlled by fate. She began weaving new-style rattan baskets and ventured into the market. A master of cooperation, she integrated manpower and space to expand her business. Facing malicious competition from rivals, she seized opportunities with the guidance of benefactors, gradually moving towards prosperity.

33. 183 尘 Dusty Dreams of Southern Ming 尘梦南明 A Dusty Dream Beyond Mending尘梦难圆Historical953k WordsOngoing In 1645, the first year of the Hongguang reign. The realm lies in ruins, Qing troops advance south, and war and displacement engulf the Central Plains. Wang Mochen, an ordinary man from the modern era, unexpectedly transmigrates into this age of chaos. At first, he is overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, helpless and in constant danger of losing his life. He awakens a System that seems capable of helping him survive in this troubled world, but its conditions are harsh and its price steep. It wil 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In 1645, the protagonist suffered a major defeat at Wuhu and retreated to southern Anhui with almost nothing. He painstakingly gathered the remnants of his army and slowly built up his own anti-Qing force. The system is very restrictive, only triggering when the protagonist is in dire straits. There are no easy victories or cheat codes; all the characters are intelligent, and the story unfolds based on historical facts, depicting the power struggles and human nature amidst chaos. It's a slow-paced story.

34. 184 卡 The Continent of Carlos: Rise 卡洛斯大陆：崛起 Trails of Flash闪之轨迹Eastern Fantasy703k WordsCompleted A transmigration story set in another world resembling medieval Europe. Xu Chen unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Tris Dillin, the youngest young master of the Dillin family, and begins a grand, eventful life of his own. (Farming + Conquest + Political Intrigue) The blurb doesn’t do it justice. Come on in and see for yourselves! 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Alternate Universe Lord Novel

35. 185 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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    No system, no knowledge of history. On the night of Tumu Fortress, he transmigrated and killed Wang Zhen. He only reigned as emperor for a day, sending his double south only to be captured, while he led three thousand remaining soldiers north through hunger and cold. Snowfields, blizzards, starvation, wolf packs… No cheat codes, only survival in dire straits. Meanwhile, Zhu Qiyu in the capital, watching the empty treasury, defended the borders with Yu Qian. Two parallel storylines, one overt, one covert. This is the Ming Dynasty's toughest bone, its coldest blade.

36. 186 宋 Emperor Huizong of Song Taken North: Reviving the Great Song and Unifying the World 宋徽宗北狩：复兴大宋，统一全球 A Friend of Li Shu李树的朋友Historical328k WordsOngoing Li Shu, an expert on Song history, dies suddenly and transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, the foolish ruler who is being taken by Jin soldiers to Wuguo City in the humiliation of Jingkang! Trapped in a prisoner cart, with the imperial clan captured and the whole realm cursing him, the original owner was destined to die in a foreign land, with all hope lost! But I have the golden finger of knowing all of Song history, along with expertise in modern military affairs, governance, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A Song Dynasty history professor suffered a heart attack and his soul transmigrated to the Jingkang Incident, becoming Emperor Huizong of Song, captured by the Jin army! He starts in dire straits, surrounded only by a remnant of his old and weak army. He faces the Jin army's slaughter from the front and the schemes of the Southern Song Dynasty from the rear. He doesn't rely on calligraphy and painting, but on firearms; he wins the hearts of the people with new policies; he defeats powerful enemies through guerrilla warfare. From Weishan Lake to the Taihang Mountains, from resisting the Jin to unifying Asia, neither the Jin-Song allied forces, the Western Xia, nor the Mongols can stop him! A non-stop thrill ride, guaranteed to keep you up all night!

37. 187 水 Water Margin: Reborn in Zhu Biao, I Came Home to Find My Entire Family Slaughtered 水浒：魂穿祝彪，出门被屠灭满门 Fog Rising on a Snowy Day雪天起雾Historical292k WordsOngoing Zhang Yu was a new office worker who didn’t even dare talk back to his team leader. One cup of coffee during overtime sent him into the world of Water Margin. When he woke up, he was galloping on horseback through a rainstorm in the late Northern Song Dynasty. Behind him were Liangshan Marsh’s pursuers. He carried Zhu Biao’s wounds, and his mind was filled with the bloody images from the massacre of the Zhu family estate: people hoisted into the air on spears, hacked into three pieces by battle- 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who hasn't dreamed of time travel?

38. 188 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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    Novels suitable for reading in one sitting, featuring elements of martial arts, imperial court, grudges and conflicts, and sword fights.

39. 189 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
40. 190 汉 Chronicles of the Han Dynasty's Eternal Prosperity 汉祚永昌记 I Hear You're Quite the Rascal听说你挺淘啊Historical288k WordsOngoing [Hardcore Three Kingdoms] [Farming] [Political intrigue] [Struggle for power at court] Zhang Fei, the straightforward and valiant hunter from Zhuo Commandery; Zhang He, a gifted general rescued while gravely wounded; Taishi Ci, a young man from Donglai burdened by a family vendetta... These figures, each with their own path in the history books, are brought together here one after another by a twist of fate. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this hardcore Three Kingdoms story: farming, infrastructure building, political intrigue, and conquest from scratch, featuring a rich cast of characters.

41. 191 鹿 A Deer Treads the Dust of Yong 鹿踏雍尘 Linlugu City林鹿谷城Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Great Yong dynasty, royal princes fought for the throne, military governors carved up the realm, and aristocratic clans meddled in government. The foundations of three hundred years crumbled, while the northwestern frontier lay strewn with bones. Lin Lu, a poor young man from Gucheng, joined the army in Shuofang with the ambition of “defending the land and securing the borders.” But when his army rations were stolen, his military achievements taken from him, and his rel 6Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 192 极 The Leisurely Prince 极品闲王 Sleeping to the Rain in the Bamboo Sea竹海听雨眠Historical508k WordsOngoing I, Lin Wanfeng, was an overworked civil engineer in the 21st century before I transmigrated into the sixth prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, a kingdom modeled on the Ming. I just wanted to be an idle prince. Who knew the barbarians would invade! I promptly headed to my bitterly cold fief in the northeast, where the barbarians were even more arrogant than I'd imagined! No matter. As a fanatical builder, I have just one creed: “When we're poor, use tactical flanking maneuvers. When we're rich, blo 1Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. It's about a prince who transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty, is enfeoffed in the Northeast, and develops infrastructure, builds blast furnaces, and researches gunpowder and steam engines, using firearms to crush the barbarian's cold weapons. The descriptions of battlefields and the imperial court are excellent, and the characters are intelligently portrayed.

43. 193 风 The Winds Rise in Southern Guizhou: I Become Prince Mu in the Southern Ming 风起黔南，我在南明当沐王爷 A Smile from Jiangning江宁一笑Historical223k WordsOngoing A chemistry graduate student unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Mu Tianbo, the Duke of Qian in Guizhou at the end of the Ming dynasty! He opens his eyes to find himself in the empire’s final days. The southwestern frontier, guarded by his family for generations, is beset by internal strife and external threats, and he knows that unless he takes action, he is doomed to see his country fall and his family perish, with his blood spilled in a brutal sacrifice. Within the realm, there are ch 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend a novel I've been reading recently. It's about a modern chemistry master's student who transmigrates to the late Ming Dynasty to become Mu Tianbo, the Duke of Qian. The political intrigue and character development are brilliant and engaging, without sacrificing intelligence. The historical research and military scenes are also very immersive. It's definitely worth reading! The pacing is steady, developing step by step. Highly recommended!

44. 194 我 I Am Not Li Shimin 我不是李世民 Spear Through Cloud and Fire枪出云火Historical105k WordsOngoing I'm not Li Shimin. But I helped the people of this region live as they did in the Zhenguan era. When I woke up, I had become the son of a minor landowner at the end of the Sui dynasty. My father had just been hacked to death by bandits. All that remained at home were my twelve-year-old sister and twenty-three villagers waiting to die. They told me to run, that I could survive if I fled. But what would happen to them if I did? I never planned to become Li Shimin. I only wanted the people of this —Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 195 魂 Reborn in the Great Song: He Becomes Emperor in Place of the Wrongfully Executed Di Qing 魂穿大宋：他替冤死的狄青当帝君 Young Partridge鹧鸪小生Historical597k WordsCompleted In the second year of Jiayou under the Northern Song (1057), the court official faction frames General Di Qing, the tattoo-faced warrior. He dies with his name in disgrace, and the Song loses its great northwestern bulwark! Di Qing, a twenty-first-century military engineer, transmigrates back to the start of his frontier service at Qingjian, returning with the power of modern military engineering! No System, no cheat abilities: he takes on the world with nothing but hard-earned strategy! Refuge 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Updating 10,000 words daily without padding, in an era where transmigration novels are all about "system cheat codes," I've finally unearthed a hardcore masterpiece with no cheat codes and a complete overthrow of the emperor through intelligence—"Soul Transmigrated to the Song Dynasty: He Became Emperor in Place of the Wrongfully Dead Di Qing"! There are no mindless, brainless plots, no superpowers appearing out of nowhere. The protagonist, with a modern soul, transmigrates into the body of Di Qing. Relying solely on historical memories and modern wisdom, he rewrites the tragedy of a famous general who "overshadowed his lord and died in depression," rising from a lowly border general to become the emperor ruling the Song Dynasty. It's exhilarating to read; I stayed up all night reading 50 chapters and couldn't stop!

46. 196 盟 The Mengjin Crossing 盟津渡 Facing South from the Mountain朝山南Historical267k WordsCompleted Also known as The Awakening of the Ferry Boy. Wu Heyuan, a young man from a Yellow River ferry crossing, suffers the massacre of his entire family, and his younger sister goes missing. After delivering a letter to the Weishui Alliance for a mysterious stranger, he becomes Jiang Shang’s disciple and embarks on a path of political intrigue. When his sister is trained to become an enemy nation’s assassin, when his beloved tastes poison to save him from the brink of death, and when his master gives —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book. It's about the personal growth of an ordinary person, very positive, and the plot is not cliché.

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