He Wanted to Be a Tyrant, but Became a Wise Ruler Instead 想当暴君，昏君却成了明君

1. 1 这 This Emperor Is Not Only Lazy, He’s Also Rude 这个皇帝不仅摆烂，还没有素质 Three Jin of Grapes三斤葡萄Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Ying Yi transmigrated into a strange dynasty and became an emperor! But Ying Yi had no desire to be emperor. All he wanted was to find a reasonable way to die and abdicate as soon as possible, so he could go back and inherit his hundreds of billions in wealth! So he set out on a path of nonstop suicide by bad decisions! Politics is all about compromise, but Ying Yi never compromises! The empress dowager wreaking havoc in the harem? He chews her out! The literary, lovesick empress? He chews her o 95.1kReads9.2Score9.5kShelves

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   Brothers, this book is really good! The logic and humor are both excellent, and the author's writing style is also great. I swear on my second-place ranking!

2. 2 朕 I’m Such a Foolish Emperor, So How Did I Become the Star Lord? 朕如此昏庸，怎么成了星主 The Sheep Who Loves Grass爱吃草的羊Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Great Zhou emperor, all Li Tian has to do is ruin the country's fortunes to earn rewards, and he might even ascend to immortality. If I can't be a wise ruler, how hard can it be to be a tyrant? So Li Tian gives the eunuchs more power, establishes the Western Depot to keep officials under surveillance, cancels morning court and has the empress review memorials, letting women interfere in politics, and appoints his maternal relatives to control the government while mi 2.1kReads8.3Score169Shelves

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   Being a good emperor is difficult, but being a tyrant is easy, isn't it? A system that rewards the nation when its fortunes decline. As a result, his subordinates always misinterpret his intentions, making the country stronger and stronger.

3. 3 我 I’m Just a Foolish Emperor. What Bad Intentions Could I Have? 我就一昏君，能有什么坏心思？ Hai Jingliangong海静凉宫Historical3.9M WordsOngoing [Tyrant + Political Scheming + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Misinterpretations + Farming] Luo Lin opens his eyes and finds himself the new ruler of the Qian Kingdom, bound to a Tyrant System. If he ruins the kingdom’s fortunes, he can live forever? Being a wise ruler might be difficult, but being a tyrant should be easy. Just do whatever you want with your eyes closed! Then he looks around: a bewitchingly beautiful empress, a fiercely loyal minister, and a powerful eunuch. So Luo Lin starts causing 11kReads9.1Score777Shelves
4. 4 开 From the Start, I Stood in for the Emperor at His Wedding, Then Made the Act Real 开局替皇帝大婚，我假戏真做 Just a Little Shrimp只是大虾米Historical3.6M WordsOngoing [Beautiful heroine + decisive killer + playing dumb to fool the enemy + cunning] I had barely transmigrated when I was dragged into the imperial palace. It turned out that the emperor, who had indulged in music and pleasure since he was young, had suddenly become impotent! The emperor had no heirs, so on his wedding night, he actually made an unknown nobody like me stand in as his substitute? Whether I stick my head out or keep it tucked in, I’m getting chopped either way! After transmigrating a 3.2kReads8.9Score325Shelves

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   The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of a fake emperor at the beginning, takes down the Empress Dowager, and even drives the emperor to his death by infuriating the Empress. After impersonating the emperor, the male protagonist originally wanted to indulge in nightly revelry, but in order to secure his throne, he had to reform the bureaucracy. He originally wanted to be a tyrannical ruler, but he was transformed into a wise and benevolent one.

5. 5 殖 Colonizing the Ming Dynasty 殖民大明 Shang Bigmouth尚大嘴Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Wang Ding obtains a magical piece of jade that can open a spatial rift, creating a gateway to the Ming dynasty. There, Wang Ding finds wealth and glory in a new world. This is the story of how he saves people and kills them. 6.2kReads8.8Score428Shelves

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   Go to the Ming Dynasty to seek wealth and glory!

6. 6 不 If You Won't Write the Memorial, Why Are You Going on the Northern Campaign? 不写出师表，你北什么伐呀！ Autumn Wind Over Luoshui洛水秋风Historical2.8M WordsCompleted “This place is so delightful, I could forget all about Shu!” Liu Shan, who left behind this timeless saying, thought he had died. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become Zhao Gou, the emperor of the Great Song. With none of Zhao Gou's memories, he gazed at the officials filling the court and fell into deep thought. They have a chancellor here too? The name Qin Hui might not sound like much, but surely he's as capable in both letters and arms as my foster father! Hmm? Wait, why is there 43.6kReads8.9Score4.5kShelves

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   Liu Shan: "I only want to play cricket fighting, don't bother me with battle reports I can't understand!" "You're ordered to lead the expedition; it's your decision!" Yue Fei: "Your Majesty, I have recovered Yan and Yun..."

7. 7 满 Surrounded by Treacherous Officials, I Somehow Became the Most Foolish Emperor in History 满朝奸臣：我竟昏成千古一帝 Mandarin Oranges砂糖橘子Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Ying Yuan transmigrated to another world and became the emperor of Great Qin. He thought his happy days were about to begin. Instead, his entire court was full of treacherous ministers! On the left, Chancellor Qin Hui; on the right, Chancellor Cai Jing. Minister of Rites Yan Song, Minister of Personnel Li Linfu, and Minister of War Cao Cao. Minister of Revenue He Shen, Minister of Justice Lai Junchen, and Minister of Works Sima Yi. Wei Zhongxian of the Eastern Depot, Yu Huatian of the Western De 15.2kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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   While many transmigrators who travel to different dynasties are working diligently and saving every penny [currently working on their manuscripts], our protagonist! He! Goes against the grain. [Cool] As emperor, his erratic actions ruin the country's fate, but unfortunately, he's surrounded by amazing teammates, and ultimately, he's betrayed and becomes a wise ruler.

8. 8 封 The Investiture of the Gods: Di Xin's Cackling Laughter 封神帝辛，桀桀桀桀桀桀桀桀桀桀 Duo Lai Dreams哆来做梦Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted [Primordial World + Investiture of the Gods + Human Emperor + delusion-fueled worship + comedy + play the pig to eat the tiger + foolish tyrant][Investiture of the Gods: Your Majesty, stop! The place is full of immortals!] He transmigrated into the moment after a poem was written at Nuwa’s temple and became King Zhou. Yin Shou panicked a little. Where was the System? Where was his golden finger? This was the Investiture of the Gods. What good would ruling diligently do? Yin Shou decided to slack 18.3kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves

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   This book is amazing! 🥰 The protagonist transmigrates into the body of King Zhou during the Investiture of the Gods era, a notoriously tyrannical ruler in history. Starting with a poem written at Nuwa's Palace, he decides to give up since he can't change anything. But as he does so, things start to go wrong. Why isn't this what I expected? Why is the Shang Dynasty's fortune rising? Why was Xiqi destroyed? Why is the Chan Sect on the list? How did I become the Emperor of All Ages? ✍️ Recommendation rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Recommended by Duanmu Qing, a trustworthy recommendation! 🥰🥰🥰

9. 9 相 Prime Minister Zhuge's Northern Expedition, Liu Shan Leads Wei Yan in a Surprise Attack on Chang'an 相父北伐，刘禅率魏延奇袭长安 Mulin Shanbao霂霖山宝Historical3.0M WordsCompleted A purple-gold crown binds his hair. He wears a red brocade robe embroidered with flowers from Xichuan, armor linked with beast-faced plates, and a beautifully crafted lion-patterned belt. In his hand is a gleaming gold, tiger-headed spiked club, and beneath him is a Fire Dragon steed. And you're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: “For internal affairs, ask Imperial Father. For external affairs, ask the Chancellor. If there's anything else we can't decide, ask Wolong!” Zhuge Liang: “Your Maje 6.2kReads8.7Score520Shelves

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   Wearing a purple-gold crown to bind his hair, a red cotton robe adorned with a hundred flowers from Sichuan, and a chainmail armor with beast-faced heads, he had a lion-headed belt around his waist, wielded a gleaming gold tiger-head mace, and rode a fiery dragon steed. You're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: "For internal affairs, consult the Prime Minister; for external affairs, consult the Chancellor; for all matters, consult the Sleeping Dragon!" Zhuge Liang: "This rebellious son doesn't want to concern himself with anything!"

10. 10 我 I Really Am a Fainthearted Emperor, My Esteemed Ministers, Hurry Up and Rebel! 我真是昏君，诸位爱卿速速造反！ Little Ji at Midnight午夜小叽Historical649k WordsCompleted Lu Yuan transmigrates and becomes the emperor of Daxia. From the start, he's faced with hellish difficulty: The people are suffering, treacherous ministers hold power, foreign enemies surround the borders, and the realm could collapse at any moment. The good news: he doesn't have to save the world. The bad news: he has to bring down the dynasty! The System's mission is simple and brutal: “Become the ruler who loses his kingdom, and attain the rank of Immortal Emperor.” So... Lu Yuan puts on the 740Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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    This one is good.

11. 11 天 Archaeology Livestream on the Sky Screen: The Tyrant Turns Out to Be an Emperor for the Ages 天幕直播考古：昏君竟是千古一帝 Pork and Green Pepper Over Rice青椒肉丝盖米饭Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A sky screen appears over the Wei dynasty, showing people from later generations livestreaming their excavation of the Wei Emperor's tomb. Wei Emperor: “What is wrong with you people from the future? Why are you so obsessed with other people's tombs?” Then they discover that the Second Emperor is also buried in the Wei Emperor's tomb. Wei Emperor: “What's the matter with you? Why are you still bothering me even after you're dead?” The Second Emperor, who only wants to slack off: “No, I really do 62kReads9.2Score3.8kShelves

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    In later generations, the protagonist is synonymous with tyrant and incompetent ruler. Even as a tyrant, he remains a tyrant, but he is not incompetent, and he is also a wise ruler. He killed his own brother (the protagonist probably didn't kill him, but instead imprisoned him in a closed space, and put him in a... Well, the servants who entered didn't speak, and even the dead were healed, making it impossible to survive). He slaughtered many people (including his own alter ego) and remnants of the nobility because his brother wanted to rebel against him and couldn't see his father (whose prototype was Hu Hai) for four years. Then there were those remnants who wanted to rebel (like that vile woman disguised as a goddess). Therefore, it's understandable that he was a tyrant. The rumors about him being an incompetent ruler are actually because he loved reading gossip and disliked attending court.

12. 12 开 The Nation's Doomed from the Start? First, I'll Cuddle My Consort and Take a Nap 开局就要亡国？先搂着妃子睡一觉 Spicy Boiled Fish发烧水煮鱼Historical784k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I had become Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. [Historical what-if] + [Tyrant emperor] + [Everyone is unhinged] + [Subverting expectations] + [Prince of Lanling] + [Feng Xiaolian, displayed in all her glory] Grandson of Gao Huan, son of Gao Zhan, and enemy of Yuwen Yong. The good news: I am the supreme ruler of the realm, with a beauty in my arms. The bad news: I am the notorious tyrant in history, who trusted treacherous 513Reads6.2Score106Shelves

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    This book is perfect for you: the last emperor unifies China. Told from the perspective of Gao Wei, the last emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty, it blends elements of historical fiction, a tyrannical ruler, and a cast of madmen. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a notorious tyrant but secretly plots to reverse the tide of history. The last 10 reviews are all 4 stars or higher. The history of the Northern Qi Dynasty is incredibly absurd, leading to a very humorous plot. Historical figures follow the official timeline, and it features a historical harem element with a large number of real historical figures.

13. 13 本 I Planned to Lose the Country and Make Ten Billion, but Ended Up Unifying the World 本想亡国挣十亿，结果一统天下了 Showered in Moonlight洒下月光Historical748k WordsCompleted Ying Xing suddenly dies from overwork and transmigrates to an alternate dynasty, becoming a newly enthroned emperor. A kingdom-destroying System descends from the heavens. If he can bring about the kingdom's downfall, he'll return to the modern world with one billion yuan in legitimate assets and live a lie-flat life. The state of Ning is now surrounded by enemies and weak in every respect. From the start, it looks like the perfect setup for failure. Ying Xing is overjoyed. Bring down the kingdo 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Self-recommendation! Self-recommendation!

14. 14 明 The Han Realm at the End of the Ming 明末汉江山 Shen Yuan慎远Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A new story is here! Zhao Lingwu transmigrates to Jinan Prefecture, Shandong, at the end of the Ming Dynasty. The choice is simple: keep your hair and lose your head, or keep your head and lose your hair. That won’t work on me. Just watch what I do to you! This is a rise to power unlike any other. You’re welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 653Reads7.5Score100Shelves

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    To fight the barbarian barbarians in the north and to exterminate the evil gentry in the south, we plead for the fate of the nation.

15. 15 长 The Immortal Emperor: It’s All Mine, Every Last Bit! 长生皇帝：额滴额滴，都是额滴 What a Big Eggplant好大的茄子Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Li Yuan transmigrates into a world where history has been thrown into a blender, and becomes emperor from the start. Before he can even celebrate, he realizes that something is very wrong with this world. At court, usurpers like Li Shimin, Zhu Di, Wu Zetian, Yang Jian, Zhao Kuangyin, and Sima Yi are all eagerly eyeing the throne. Among the common people, rebels by trade such as Xiang Yu, Zhang Jiao, Huang Chao, and Li Zicheng seize on natural disasters and human calamities to raise their banners 1.4kReads7.8Score100Shelves

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    Empress Wu Zetian, brother Li Shimin, I'm lying down.

16. 16 天 Heaven’s Will Wants Me to Be a Wise Ruler, But It Never Said I Had to Be a Tyrant 天道让我当明君，可没有说当昏君 Boy Who Loves Braised Pork爱吃红烧肉的男孩Historical147k WordsOngoing [Emperor] = [military power] + [financial power] [Imperial Consort Dowager] = [noblewoman] + [saline-alkali land] [Divine Might Army] = [imperial guards] + [field army] [Cannon] = [barrel] + [gunpowder] [Tank] = [engine] + [cannon] + [steel hull] [Black stockings] = [black] + [stockings] [Bikini] = [bra] + [shorts] Ye Xuan, a nobody, once had grand ambitions and vowed to leave his village and make something of himself. But reality dealt him a heavy blow, and he ended up working the night shi 2Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 大 The Great Xia Empire's Number One Tyrant 大夏第一暴君 Demon Blade妖刀Historical9.7M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to Great Xia and became emperor, only to face one crisis after another: powerful ministers held sway, the treasury was empty, and foreign tribes watched hungrily from the borders. Qin Yun had no choice but to raise his butcher’s knife and become a tyrant for the ages! Those who follow me prosper. Those who defy me perish! 1.4kReads8.8Score174Shelves

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    All three are examples, especially the second one. The protagonist's deeds in this book are still discussed in universities in later generations for their significant impact. The author also added illustrations at some point. The third book is a very satisfying read, but the character of Wang Min is portrayed too strongly.

18. 18 绝 The Peerlessly Dashing Emperor 绝世风流皇帝 Three in the Dead of Night半夜叁更Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing [Alternate world, summoning, System, political intrigue, emperor, villain] Jiang Tianchen transmigrates into the world of a novel, only to soon realize: “How did I become a useless prince who gets killed off after three episodes?” Having read the original novel, Jiang Tianchen knows exactly what fate awaits him! Just as he faces danger and prepares to fight to the death, the System awakens. Change the plot, and grow stronger! [Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have successfully activated the Ete 7.3kReads7.4Score413Shelves
19. 19 风 The Gallant Emperor 风流帝君 Must-Read必看Historical1.1M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to become the emperor of Great Wei. From then on, he sleeps with beauties in his arms and wields the power of the realm when he wakes! But treacherous ministers threaten him, foreign tribes invade, and the vast empire teeters on the brink of collapse. Jiang Chen has no choice but to become a tyrant, reshape the realm, and sweep across the land... 313Reads6.0Score—Shelves
20. 20 逍 The Carefree Emperor 逍遥万岁爷 Just for Fun就是玩Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Transmigrate into an emperor, and see how I cherish both my realm and, even more, my beauties! Everything I lay my eyes on belongs to me. Be it territory or beauties! 23Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 21 最 The Mightiest Emperor 最强万岁爷 Little Qin Dynasty Court Physician大秦小侍医Historical2.6M WordsCompleted When Chu Jie woke up, he discovered that he had gone from being a useless shut-in to becoming the emperor of a dynasty called Great Chu. What’s more, he was in the imperial prison, holding a whip and about to lash a stunning beauty. And that stunning beauty was none other than his empress! Chu Jie panicked. How could such a beautiful woman be left to suffer in prison instead of being held in bed? Was he really the sort of person who didn’t know how to enjoy himself? “Guards, release the empress! 1.1kReads8.2Score105Shelves
22. 22 极 The Peerless Mad Emperor 极品狂帝 Fu Du伏渡Historical1.9M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Shang, he finds powerful ministers within and rival nations eyeing the realm from beyond its borders. To keep his beauties in his arms and protect his empire, he must first become a tyrant. At any cost, he will execute treacherous ministers and destroy enemy nations. Those who refuse to submit or obey will be shown no mercy... 1.8kReads8.3Score144Shelves
23. 23 极 The Peerless Emperor: The Everlasting Emperor 极品皇爷：长青帝 Dark Night Lord暗夜君Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Li Changqing, a wage worker with a two-year college degree, transmigrates into the body of the Great Qin Emperor. From then on, he wields power over all beneath Heaven by day and rests with beauties in his arms by night. But corrupt officials hold sway, graft runs rampant, and foreign tribes invade, among one crisis after another. Li Changqing has no choice but to take up the butcher's knife and become a tyrant for the ages! Those who follow me will prosper; those who oppose me will perish! As t 915Reads8.5Score101Shelves
24. 24 老 I Am a Tyrant 老子是暴君 Icicle冰锥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world, into the Great Qin dynasty, I’ll restore the court, punish treacherous villains, crush bandits, and quell border threats. Through blood and chaos, I shall behead every tyrant who dares defy me! 23Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 25 大 The First Tyrant of Great Zhou 大周第一暴君 Ringing Wind Chimes风铃摇动Historical1.8M WordsCompleted A legendary God of War transmigrates to an unknown war-torn continent and becomes the tyrant emperor of Great Zhou! Power-hungry ministers dominate the court, conspiracies run rampant in the harem, and the feudal lords outside the capital command armies of their own. Meanwhile, foreign enemies watch hungrily from the sidelines! See how Tang Mou plots to conquer the realm, dominates the martial world, and claims both the empire and its beauties! 182Reads5.1Score—Shelves
26. 26 逍 The Carefree Foolish Emperor 逍遥昏君 Young Jiangnan江南小生Historical1.5M WordsCompleted He transmigrated into the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils and became emperor. To survive and avoid dying from the start, Qin Zheng had no choice but to take up his blade and horse, wrest power from treacherous ministers, and consolidate imperial authority. I'm a tyrant. If you don't like it, I'll kill you... 964Reads8.6Score103Shelves
27. 27 重 Reborn as a Tyrant in the Great Ming 重生大明当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.3M WordsCompleted You think you can secretly collude with the Jian Nu and I won't know? You think you can conceal your commercial taxes and I won't know? The southeast is prosperous, while Shaanxi lies barren for a thousand miles, littered with the starving dead. The court's ministers care nothing for the people's lives or the fate of the realm. They suck the blood of the Great Ming and strip the flesh from its people! Even an ordinary man in a fit of rage can spill blood three feet high. But do you know what hap 17.2kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    Let's get straight to the point: excellent books. 🔥

28. 28 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves
29. 29 开 I Execute the Future Empress from the Start, and My Tyranny Makes Me Stronger 开局赐死未来女帝，我昏庸就变强 Cold-Faced but Not Cold冷面不冷Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy them. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3kReads7.9Score268Shelves
30. 30 昏 The Foolish Emperor Takes Advice, and His Officials Are in Trouble 昏君听劝后，百官都麻了 A Smooth Wind for Yifan一梵风顺Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Take advice + foolish emperor + ruthless and decisive + beauties] Ye Wulong is reborn in another world as the emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty. From the start, his System upgrades and lets him heed advice! The officials bow down: “Your Majesty, abolish the Western Depot, the Eastern Depot, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard!” “If you don’t like them, then I’ll abolish them all!” Ye Wulong agrees, seeming harmless, then turns around and establishes the Bad People, the Nets, and the Blood-Dropper S 2.7kReads7.8Score148Shelves

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    🍒Intending to be a tyrant, but the tyrant becomes a wise ruler. These kinds of novels combine time travel, history, political intrigue, and romance. The entirely new historical setting is full of unknowns and surprises, allowing readers to explore this unfamiliar world alongside the protagonist. [Heart][Heart]

31. 31 昏 Foolish Emperor: A Treacherous Minister Makes Me Choose a Consort from the Start 昏君：开局奸臣让我选妃 Dragon Battles in the Wilderness龙战于野Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [Also known as: The Son of Heaven of Great Zhou] Zhou Qingtian transmigrated into the body of the Great Zhou emperor, who had been intellectually disabled since birth. Treacherous ministers stirred up trouble within the court, while foreign tribes surrounded the realm from without. Zhou Qingtian turned the tide and awed the land, vowing to become an emperor remembered for all time! 1.3kReads8.4Score124Shelves

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    ❤️First book. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of King Zhou of Yin, without a system or any cheat codes. He thinks he can't be a wise ruler anyway, so he decides to enjoy twenty-eight years of being a tyrannical ruler according to the Investiture of the Gods, then be deified—how wonderful! But then the nation's fortunes suddenly rise again. ❤️Second book. The emperor becomes smarter after being transmigrated, causing a dramatic change in the world. (The beginning is slightly toxic; drop it if you don't like it.) ❤️Third book. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Li Er, the son of Emperor Taizong of Tang. The story begins with Li Er reenacting the Xuanwu Gate Incident, hahaha… After ascending the throne, he becomes even more aggressive, but the nation's power only grows stronger. ❤️Fourth book. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of an emperor, and upon opening his eyes, wow! Empress Dowager Lü Zhi, Empress Wu Zetian, and the eunuch Zhao Gao! Grand Tutor Dong Zhuo, Prime Minister Qin Hui, and Chief Minister He Shen! Grand Marshal Wang Mang, Minister of Works Sima Yi, and General Sima Zhao! Personally, I think you'd be better off adopting Lu Bu as your son~

32. 32 陛 Your Majesty, Stop! You’ve Destroyed Ten Kingdoms in Two Months on the Throne 陛下收手吧，您登基两月灭了十国 Bear-Riding Fisher骑熊钓鱼Historical537k WordsCompleted [Overpowered Tang Dynasty adventure + no groveling to Li Er + absurd laugh-out-loud comedy] He transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty and becomes the unfortunate son Li Er fathered during a pleasure-seeking visit to a brothel. He receives the “God-Tier Nation-Wrecking System” and, from the start, forces Li Er to abdicate and tears up the “Treaty of the Wei River,” provoking an army of 200,000 Turks to surround Chang’an... Li Er questions everything: “Every move this rebellious son makes should destro 331Reads8.6Score—Shelves
33. 33 满 Surrounded by Treacherous Ministers, I Became an Emperor for the Ages by Playing the Fool 满朝奸臣，做昏君却成千古一帝 Let the Wind Sing, Ask Not of Time不问岁月任风歌Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + Historical What-If + Alternate History + Emperor + Multiple Heroines] Liu He transmigrates into an alternate historical dynasty with a Foolish Emperor System. As long as he acts like a foolish ruler, he receives rewards. “Have Empress Dowager Lü Zhi rule from behind the curtain!” “Have Empress Wu Zetian review the memorials!” “Have my father-in-law Huo Guang take control of the court!” “Put Sima Yi, Dong Zhuo, and Wang Mang in charge of the armies!” He assumes that all 3.2kReads7.9Score412Shelves
34. 34 日 The Sun and Moon Shine Anew: Restoring the Great Ming's Realm 日月重光：重整大明河山 Hermit of the Back Mountain V后山散人VHistorical1.5M WordsCompleted (No melodrama, no brainless characters, no power fantasy, no System, and no invincible protagonist. Readers who only want clean, wholesome content or are bothered by it should proceed with caution.) His soul transmigrates into Zhu Youxiao, the Ming dynasty’s imperial grandson, at the end of the Ming. He faces the consecutive deaths of the Wanli and Taichang emperors, the Red Pill Case, the Palace Transfer Case, the Donglin faction, and the Little Ice Age, while the catastrophic defeat at Sarhu, 5.3kReads8.3Score236Shelves

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    This book meets your requirements; it's historically accurate and logically rigorous!

35. 35 我 I Had Just Ascended the Throne as Emperor When She Called Me a Tyrant 我刚登基称帝，她就说我是昏君 Premium Peanut Butter极品花生酱Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Also known as The Empress Has Gone Mad: He Was Clearly a Foolish Ruler, So How Did He Become an Emperor for the Ages? Han Lin transmigrates into a turbulent age and becomes the emperor of Qi. He also activates the Foolish Ruler System. So he has no choice but to do all sorts of foolish things. Indulging in beautiful women, living extravagantly, embarking on massive construction projects... But under Han Lin's rule, Qi only grows stronger, its territory keeps expanding, and his harem grows ever.. 22kReads7.5Score2.3kShelves

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    This subject matter is quite rare; these are from my bookshelf.

36. 36 无 The Invincible Foolish Emperor: From the Start, He Picks Concubines Like Crazy 无敌昏君，开局疯狂选妃 Shan Jun山君Historical3.1M WordsCompleted A young man from the 21st century transmigrates into the body of a foolish emperor and awakens the Favorable Consort System from the start! To build the mightiest empire, Jiang Chen goes on a frenzy of selecting consorts, becoming an emotionless machine for grinding through missions! 97Reads8.4Score—Shelves
37. 37 只 I Only Wanted to Be a Foolish Emperor, Yet Became an Eternal One? 只想当昏君的我，却成了千古一帝？ Chang'an in Purple长安紫衣Eastern Fantasy595k WordsCompleted Xia Jiuyou transmigrates to the Xuantian Continent and becomes the emperor of Great Xia. The Heavenly Dao Emperor Rankings appear, and all nations vie for supremacy! Fortunately, the Tyrant System awakens. As long as he undermines the nation's fortunes, he can earn rewards. Once he has completely ruined the nation's fortunes, he can even transcend the heavens! Xia Jiuyou gets it! Wei wants to cede territory? Fine, let them have it! The chancellor is a peerless administrator? Demote him to guard 300Reads8.0Score—Shelves
38. 38 我 I Just Want to Be a Foolish Emperor. Why Won't These Treacherous Officials Rebel Already? 我只想当昏君，满朝奸佞快造反吧 Luo Wanwan洛绾绾Historical101k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + history + transmigration + System + Qin + Ming + Tang + Han] Liu Ye transmigrates into a world where history’s greatest eras have merged, and from the start he faces two choices. He can choose a nation and become its legitimate eldest son of the emperor. Northern Qin: Emperor: Ying Zheng, the First Emperor; Empress Dowager: Mi Yue; Second Prince: Wang Mang Left Chancellor: Jiang Ziya; Right Chancellor: Liu Bowen; Grand Tutor: Zhuge Liang Imperial Mentor: Guiguzi; Central General: Ba 11Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 报 Your Majesty, the Tyrant Can Read Minds 报告娘娘，暴君他有读心术 Three Two Five三二五Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After she touched the tyrant’s skull, which had been polished into a wine bowl, she unexpectedly transmigrated into the empress who died the most gruesome death in history. Every day, she plotted to kill the tyrant and become empress in her own right, unaware that he could read minds. When the tyrant fell gravely ill, she wept and begged Heaven to let her trade her own years of life for his safety. The tyrant was deeply moved, until he suddenly heard her thoughts: [If he’s so sick, hurry up and 6kReads9.3Score996Shelves

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    This is truly an amazing story. The female lead has a system and is determined to overthrow the tyrant and become empress. Unexpectedly, the male lead's mother is also a time traveler who gave him the ability to read minds. That's where the fun begins! [Laughing and crying emojis]

40. 40 良 A Conscientious Company: We Went Bankrupt and Still Donated to the Disaster Zone 良心企业：都破产了还给灾区捐钱 One-Eared独耳Urban635k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to a parallel world, Su Mu became chairman of Red Elephant Foods, a company worth hundreds of millions. He thought he could finally achieve financial freedom, but instead he got bound to a ridiculous Wealth Reversal System. All of the company’s assets belonged to the System, so Su Mu could only obtain personal wealth through the Wealth Conversion System. He could choose to exchange profits for personal assets at any time, but the exchange rate of 10,000 to 1 was enough to ma 3.6kReads9.0Score178Shelves

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    Between making money and conscience, he chose conscience. Perhaps he wasn't incapable of failure, but his patriotism led him to success. [Heart] (Book 1) I really didn't mean to do this, Junior Brother Shen, you've betrayed me again, don't overthink it. Really, really, don't overthink it anymore. [Crying] (Book 2)

41. 41 我EN I Only Wanted to Destroy My Sect, So How Did I Defy Heaven and Become a God? 我只想毁灭宗门，咋逆天成神了 Moonlit Night明月夜色Eastern Fantasy7.7M WordsOngoing Reborn into the number one sect under heaven: it should have been a perfect start. But Chu Xinghe discovered that his cultivation path was a little unusual. Could he become invincible under heaven just by destroying his own sect? Building the number one sect under heaven wasn’t easy, but surely destroying it wouldn’t be hard? Chu Xinghe soon discovered that it really wasn’t easy. He racked his brains trying to bring down his own sect, but why did every attempt only make it stronger? Countless ye 79.5kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves
42. 42 娘 My Wife Is Already the Richest, So Why Take the Top Scholar Exam? 娘子都首富了，还要考状元？ My Fans Are So Handsome我的粉丝超帅的Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Whose husband is this? Whoever grabs him gets to keep him!] Xu Ye accidentally transmigrates while rescuing someone from drowning. When he reaches shore, he realizes he's holding the daughter of the richest man in the realm. He thinks he's landed himself a wealthy wife and can lie flat, living off her money, but then he sees his fiancée being schemed against... “Copy books to pay off your debts? Why not copy Battle Through the Heavens!” “The teahouse is empty? Let's get on the BBS!” The imp 62.2kReads8.2Score6.9kShelves

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    Super funny and entertaining

43. 43 皇 Emperor Simulator: From the Start, I Draw a Tyrant Experience Card 皇帝模拟器：开局抽到暴君体验卡 Death Flash死亡闪现Historical354k WordsOngoing From the start, Ding Mo unexpectedly awakened an Emperor Simulator. With absurd good luck on his side, his beginner's gift pack included a Tyrant Experience Card. It wasn't until he truly began ruling as an emperor that he discovered how much fun being one could be. Reach an ending to claim your reward? No, I want to unite the whole world! [Absurdly lucky?] [A walking killing machine?] [System, System, what do I do if I accidentally invent a nuclear bomb?] 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I really want to be a tyrant, but my strength doesn't allow it. [Thinking]

44. 44 大 Great Qin: Emperor Qin Shi Huang, I Really Don't Want to Live Off You! 大秦：始皇帝，我真不吃软饭啊！ The King of Qin Circles the Pig秦王绕猪Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The Analects + Hilarious + Cunning + Lighthearted + His Majesty Zheng + Shamelessly Stealing + Absolutely Outrageous] Qin Feng inexplicably transmigrates to the Qin dynasty before Qin unifies the six states, and the First Emperor overhears his thoughts. The two then embark on a hilarious daily battle of wits. “Qin Feng, tell me, what does ‘The Master does not speak of prodigies, force, disorder, or spirits’ mean?” “It means the Master doesn’t want to talk to you, and will use brute force to bea 45.1kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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    🔥🔥🔥I just want to be a tyrannical ruler who only knows how to eat, drink, and be merry. But the country is too weak, and natural and man-made disasters keep happening. I have no choice but to vigorously develop people's livelihood and technology. Only when the country is rich and the people are strong can I be a good tyrannical ruler.

45. 45 三 Three Kingdoms Emperor: I Have a Tyrant Simulator 三国皇帝：我有昏君模拟器 My Name Is Zhang Fei吾名张飞Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + foolish emperor + simulator + the Han Empire as a globe] Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms as Emperor Shao Liu Bian. Get stronger by being a foolish ruler? [Ding! Abuse of power detected. Reward: 10,000 Snow Dragon Cavalry!] The Empress Dowager is living in seclusion in the harem? Come, then. You can govern from behind the curtain. [Ding! The harem interferes in politics. Reward: 10 peerless generals!] There's a disaster in Yuzhou? Send a corrupt official to extort bribes. [Di 6.2kReads8.9Score550Shelves

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    This book is so timely!

46. 46 视 Videos Connect to Ancient Times: A Countdown of the Ten Most Foolish Emperors Who Lost Their Dynasties 视频通古代：盘点十大亡国昏君 Whale Can, La La La鲸鱼罐头啦啦啦Historical308k WordsCompleted Lin Yang accidentally transmigrates and awakens the Myriad Worlds Video Platform System! The videos he edits are broadcast across every dynasty! From the start, he counts down the ten most foolish rulers who brought their nations to ruin! "Number ten: the Polo Emperor!" Li Shimin: What an unfilial descendant! He's treating the entire Li Tang dynasty like a ball to kick around! "Number nine: the Ling Emperor, who called eunuchs 'Mom' and 'Dad'!" Liu Che: I'll cut off his line for good! Number eig 8.3kReads7.6Score459Shelves
47. 47 诸 My Esteemed Ministers, Please Stop Adding Your Own Drama 诸位爱卿，求你们别加戏了 Crazy Wood疯子木Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Ding! You have successfully bound the Strongest Tyrant System. Go ahead and wreck the nation’s destiny to your heart’s content! Isn’t being the Heavenly Emperor way better than being the Human Emperor!? Who needs this realm, its beautiful women, and imperial power anyway! “Little Jiang, now that you’re the supreme master of the martial world, when are you going to plunge the people into chaos?” “Consort, hurry up and raise an army to rebel!” “Your Majesty is a sage ruler for the ages. We will se 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist is the emperor of the Great Qi Dynasty, who can become the emperor even after losing his country.

48. 48 大 The Great Han’s Rebellious Son: His Majesty Has Finally Stopped Rebelling 大汉逆子：陛下终于不造反了 Smiling Cat微笑的猫Historical182k WordsOngoing [No System + Rebellion + Political Scheming + Face-Slapping + Power Fantasy + A Father and Son Who Love and Fight Each Other] He transmigrated into the Han dynasty as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han, just as the Witchcraft Disaster was unfolding. He had only two months left before he would be executed. By then, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, and Gongsun He had all passed away. The Wei family was already of no use to him! Father, the petty men at court are running wild everywhere. W 90Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Transmigrating to the Han Dynasty, he becomes Liu Ju, the eldest son of Emperor Wu, just as the witchcraft scandal erupts. He has two months left before his execution. At this time, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, and Gongsun He have all passed away. The Wei family is long since out of options! No system, rebellion novel, father-son antagonism and rebellion are Liu Ju's only way to save himself. "Father, the treacherous officials in the court are still running rampant. What am I supposed to do? I can't just stand here and let them kill me! Therefore, your son will prepare to rebel." Not mindless, slow updates, recommended to read while you're still reading.

49. 49 大 Great Tang: A Million Private Soldiers, Li Er, Do You Regret It? 大唐：私兵百万，李二你后悔了吗 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical4.2M WordsOngoing [Feudal Prince] [System] [Comedy] [Conquest] After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty as Li Ke, the third son of Li Shimin, he is framed by Zhangsun Wuji and forced to take up his fief in Yizhou ahead of schedule. His status is awkward, he has no one to rely on, and he is nearly at the end of his rope. At the crucial moment, Li Ke awakens a System that uses fortune to summon civil officials and military generals to fight for him. Faced with the arrogance of the Crown Prince's faction, Li Ke summ 24.2kReads8.5Score1.6kShelves
50. 50 赶 You Banished Me to My Fief, So I Rebelled with the Prince of Beiliang 赶你去封地，你竟带着北凉王造反 Little Flying Pig from the Mountains山里小飞猪Historical3.1M WordsOngoing [Alternate World] [Feudal Prince] [Summoning] [Rapid Army Expansion] [Conquest] [Comedy] [Revenge] After transmigrating to the Great Yan Dynasty, Xiao Jing becomes the useless Third Prince in everyone's eyes. From the start, he is framed by a treacherous villain and exiled to the bitterly cold Qinzhou, where he is made Prince of Qin! Fortunately, Xiao Jing awakens his golden finger and immediately summons Huo Qubing and ten thousand elite Han cavalry! With swift, decisive action, he takes contro 93.2kReads8.0Score6.7kShelves

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