The Civil Officials Write, but Never Mock the People; The Generals Wield Swords, but Never Slay the Innocent 文臣执笔，不笑百姓；武将持剑，不斩苍生

1. 401 重 Only After Being Reborn Did I Learn I Was the Cool and Aloof Minister's White Moonlight 重生才知，我竟是清冷权臣白月光 October Orange十月橙Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + switched marriages + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + a seemingly aloof, secretly twisted beauty] In her previous life, Chu Mingyuan learned only as she lay dying that the younger sister who had secretly been sleeping with her husband was not born to her late mother. She was actually a concubine-born daughter who had been switched at birth by a concubine. Chu Mingyuan died with regrets. Thankfully, Heaven took pity on her, and after her death she 8.7kReads8.9Score901Shelves

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   This is a 9.9-Point novel in my opinion. I just reread it last night. The plot is coherent and fast-paced, the female lead is incredibly intelligent, it's so satisfying, and she has a great sense of perspective. Highly recommended! 💥💥💥

2. 402 视 Videos Connect to Ancient Times, and the Ancients Are All Left Stunned 视频通古代，古人集体破防 Eat Two Lemons吃两个柠檬Historical1.5M WordsOngoing (Historical what-if + short-video livestreams + no romance + male lead as a tool) Su Ye has no idea that the short videos he scrolls through are being broadcast to every dynasty. He scrolls to [Sexy young woman dancing]. Cao Cao narrows his eyes: “Is she married?” Liu Bang swallows: “This guy’s alright.” He scrolls to [Military training for university freshmen]. Zhuge Liang weeps: “Give me a hundred thousand university students, and I’ll surely succeed in the northern expedition.” He scrolls to 31.5kReads8.3Score791Shelves
3. 403 开 From the Start, the Sky Screen Revealed I Was an Emperor for the Ages 开局天幕暴露我是千古一帝 Guava Fragrance芭乐果香Two Male Leads336k WordsCompleted [Sky screen story / ensemble cast / dual male leads] The Ninth Prince, Xiao Ye, was someone who knew how to be content with what he had. The sky screen said he would become an emperor for the ages, but before he could react, he transmigrated into his future self, Emperor Wuxuan Xiao Qingyan. When he returned, all that awaited him was a body barely clinging to life. He learned that his body had threatened to kill himself to force his father, Emperor Jingtai, to give in, all for the sake of a man. 643Reads5.5Score—Shelves
4. 404 金 The Golden Badge Magistrate 金牌县令 Returning Heart归心Historical2.7M WordsCompleted By a stroke of bad luck, I transmigrated to ancient times and became a low-ranking, ninth-grade official. Watch me use the System to stand up for the people, wield absolute power, leave my name in the history books, and hold the world in the palm of my hand! 3.1kReads8.3Score254Shelves

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   With pen he can bring peace to the world; with sword he can conquer it on horseback. [Laughs]

5. 405 系EN Immortality System: I Outlived Everyone 系统赋我长生，我熬死了所有人 One Durian No. 3一只榴莲3号Eastern Fantasy5.6M WordsOngoing Observing the love and hatred of cultivators across the river of time from a perspective beyond life itself. He left a modest little town and entered the wondrous world of cultivation. His journey sped up and slowed down, moving forward or stopping to rest, but he never stopped walking. The Age of Declining Dharma, the Age of Emperors, the Age of Dark Turmoil… He appeared in every age, and the only thing he could do was watch old friends die with his own eyes, then see them off to their grave 579.3kReads9.4Score60.9kShelves

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   [Laughing][Shy] It's so funny, I burst out laughing! I'm dying of laughter! It's a truly top-notch book, reading it can lead you to the pinnacle of life, it's so good, the writing and plot are first-rate, it's incredibly exciting, it's especially, especially good.

6. 406 重 Reborn in Dream of the Red Chamber as Jia Huan, the Concubine’s Son 重生红楼之庶子贾环 A Fisherman's Son Who Can't Swim不会游泳的渔民子弟Historical2.6M WordsOngoing A doctor transmigrates into the Jia household of the Jia family in Dream of the Red Chamber, becoming Jia Huan, the most useless son born to a concubine. Follow his efforts as he rises step by step, blooms like a lotus, escapes his predicament, and makes up for the story's many regrets. 69.3kReads9.1Score4.9kShelves

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   🍅I highly recommend these two Dream of the Red Chamber novels. They respect the original text, are well-written, rich in content, and a pleasure to read. There are no overpowered characters with cheat codes. The two male protagonists are gentlemen, refined and elegant, who scheme in the court, plot against the world, and mend the precarious world!

7. 407 长 The Ning Empire's Army 长宁帝军 Know White知白Historical5.3M WordsCompleted This world is divided among hundreds of countries, large and small. When it comes to warfare on land, the Ning Kingdom is virtually invincible. Its fierce armies, drawn from the four frontiers and four arsenals, sweep across the realm. Wherever the land stretches, Ning's banners can be planted. But beyond the sea, where its armies cannot reach, there are always those who refuse to submit. And so a young man took up his blade and halberd, and crossed the sea on a single reed. 488Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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   Based on this description, who would dare claim to be number one if the Changning Imperial Army were second? Even a traitor knows that one should rather die than surrender to an enemy country!

8. 408 穿 Book Transmigration: The Tyrant Cub I Raised Is Sweet and Well-Behaved 穿书：我养的暴君幼崽又奶又乖 Night-Owl Beauty熬夜一枝花Ancient Romance645k WordsOngoing [No romance + raising kids + woman disguised as a man + fictionalized dynasty] As the saying goes, “When Heaven is about to give someone a great responsibility, it first tests their resolve and wears out their body...” Mu Qianran has always agreed with this, until she transmigrates into a Mary Sue novel. Disguise herself as a man and work as a tutor? Sure. It's right up her alley, and it means she can survive! Become the future tyrant's father? Sure. After all... who could turn down the wonderfu 1.1kReads9.4Score106Shelves

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   🌈🌈Scholars wield their pens, never mocking the common people; generals wield their swords, never slaughtering the masses.🍒🍒 Anyone enjoy this kind of novel?🌿The first book features a female protagonist who disguises herself as a man, transmigrates into a book, raises a group of young students, and dedicates herself to educating and nurturing others. She possesses a photographic memory and there is no romantic pairing. 🌿The second book also has no romantic pairing. The female protagonist, Zhang Ziruo, has countless students and is extremely knowledgeable. 🌿The third book features a female protagonist who dedicates her life to the court, doing practical things for the people. She achieves the highest honors in all three levels of the imperial examinations, following the path of civil service examinations. Her disguise as a man will never be exposed. There is no romantic pairing. The female protagonist can use her pen to bring peace to the world and her martial arts to conquer it!🌿The fourth book features a protagonist who follows the path of civil service examinations. It is very inspiring and not a typical wish-fulfillment novel. The protagonist will encounter setbacks. 🌿The fifth book features a female protagonist who disguises herself as a man and takes the civil service examinations.

9. 409 穿 Reborn as a Wicked Foster Mother: I Raised the Villainous Tyrant All Wrong 穿成恶毒养母：把反派暴君养歪了 Blue Sky over Mountains and Rivers山水蔚蓝天Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No romance + teaching + adorable kids + farming + building wealth + infrastructure] A warm, slice-of-life story Zhang Ziruo transmigrates into the role of the evil adoptive mother of a tyrannical villain, destined for a tragic end. She plans to win the villain’s favor while he is still young, only to discover that he has been reborn... Taking stock of her new circumstances, she decides to open a school and become a teacher! She’ll raise the villain to be a virtuous, capable, open-minded, and po 15.2kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves
10. 410 我 I Live Freely in My Fief, Yet They Call Me a Worthy Prince 我在封地逍遥，却被称贤王 Tired乏了Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Alternate history + laid-back comedy + a real rascal!] As a prince, it's not unreasonable for me to have a fief of my own, is it? It's my fief, so I make the rules. That means I can do whatever I want, right? On my first day in the fief, I visited a brothel. On the second day, I went to a gambling den. Lost money at the casino? Absolutely impossible. Isn't it all my money anyway? Extorting wealthy merchants for protection money was just business as usual. Beggars lining the streets asking for a 31.8kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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    I'll only recommend one!

11. 411 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.5kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves
12. 412 星 Interstellar Mecha: The Frail Commander Takes on Seven Alone 星际机甲：病弱指挥官单挑一穿七 Taking Gold from the Luan Terrace鸾台取金Modern Romance615k WordsCompleted (Please read the first page of the main text for content warnings.) [Apocalypse, Interstellar, Strong Female Lead, Face-Slapping, Everyone Loves Her] Apocalypse enforcer Xu Lingqu transmigrates and becomes an unpopular, sickly adopted daughter of a general. Despite a constitution that leaves her fainting every three steps and coughing up blood every five, she's sent to the command program at the Imperial Military Academy. Command is great, command is wonderful. Commanders can sit safely behind 54.4kReads9.5Score7.8kShelves

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    A cool and stylish female commander, a smart one at that, absolutely awesome! [Attention][Attention][Attention]

13. 413 一 One Shot to Subdue Mountains and Rivers 一枪镇山河 Fleeting Light, Soft and Shallow流光轻浅Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted Young Li Changfeng unexpectedly obtains the Bloodthirsty Overlord Spear, a fearsome weapon. In a world plunged into chaos, he avenges his family, wipes out bandits, crushes enemy kingdoms, and defeats the demon race, using his spear to usher in an age of peace and prosperity. 7.2kReads8.6Score744Shelves

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    One man, one sword, guarding the lonely city for six years.

14. 414 大 Great Tang: The Fiercest Crown Prince, Li Er Begs Me Not to Kill Him 大唐：最狠太子，李二求我别杀了 Somebody Named Yan烟某人Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After Crown Prince Li Chengqian died, his spirit lingered. He was reborn before his rebellion was exposed and deposed, and bound to a System called “No More Coddling.” At this point, there were less than three days left before his plot was uncovered. “Ding! Firmly resist and fight back against mental manipulation. Reward: the manufacturing process for the curved-shaft plow.” Wei Zheng, Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince: “Your Highness is unruly and indolent. Hold out your hand. I must perform the 15.4kReads8.7Score792Shelves

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    By the mandate of Heaven, may my reign be long and prosperous. My words are law, and none in the world dare disobey. Eighteen years of hardship have borne me, yet I have no regrets. Who knows how many tens of thousands are buried in Chang'an? What lowly people? They are the people of my Great Tang!

15. 415 人 In Republican-Era China, from Police Chief to the Strongest Warlord 人在民国，从警察局长到最强军阀 Only Music Can Please the Dantian唯曲悦丹田Urban398k WordsCompleted [Republican Era + Summoning + Mass Troop Deployment + System + Power Fantasy + No Female Lead] After transmigrating to the Republican era, Qin Chuan draws a police station right from the start. Starting as a police chief, he soon wields absolute power! District Police Station: 545 personnel in total. The station has a patrol squad, a garrison squad, and a logistics squad. The garrison squad has 300 officers under one garrison captain, armed with Mosin-Nagant rifles. The patrol squad has 150 off 509Reads9.1Score106Shelves

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    [Cool] This book is super good! Over 800,000 people are reading it. It's a masterpiece of the "anti-Japanese war" genre, featuring a protagonist who transmigrates to the Republic of China era and is bound to a sign-in system. He starts by drawing a police station. From the moment he becomes the police chief, he wields absolute power, and the legend begins.

16. 416 江 The Empire as My Canvas 江山为卷 Morning Farewell to Old Friends朝辞故旧Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [A completely fictional xianxia history: political intrigue + xianxia + no System.] “Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince has broken through all four passes. He has led his army across the Yinma River and is closing in on Tianmen Pass.” The ministers were speechless. How could that dissolute heir, who spent every day drinking and womanizing and even brought dancers on military campaigns, have broken through all four passes? From the looks of it, he was going to attack the strongest pass in Western Shu 12.3kReads9.1Score969Shelves

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    🌸🍒Although the Ninth Prince of Dali was favored by the Emperor, he was a dissolute, unruly, and indifferent to politics. 🍃The Emperor personally led an army to conquer Western Shu, initially intending for the Ninth Prince to lead 50,000 troops for a leisurely stroll. Unexpectedly, the Ninth Prince captured four cities in succession, crossed the Yinma River, and reached the Shu capital, Tianmen Pass… 🔥🔥The author's writing is excellent, the narration is smooth and natural, the descriptions are vivid and lifelike, and the story unfolds as if the reader were there. Such a tale of war and exhilarating life is a must-read.

17. 417 天 Heavenly Chess: The Path to Chess Sagehood 天弈：棋圣之路 Xuan Chen玄尘Urban4.0M WordsCompleted [A brand-new setting] [Heroes at the Chessboard] What happens when chess meets heroic battles? When civilizations collide, would you dare to play against Heaven? After transmigrating, Zhuge Yi discovers that although modern Huaxia is prosperous and powerful, its people know almost nothing about their own history. The game Tian Yi, a chess game built around the heroes of the people, has become the world's mainstream pastime. At that time, the Huaxia chess world is weak, while Western chess dom 42kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves
18. 418 短 Short Videos Connect to Ancient Times: Everyone Is Dumbfounded 短视频通古代：全员破防 Little Tian Bao小天宝Historical2.1M WordsOngoing Li Luo had every advantage as a rich second-generation heir, yet chose to become a corporate wage slave. What he didn’t know was that his phone connected directly to every dynasty in history. He scrolled past [Osmanthus Flowers Beneath the Osmanthus Tree, the Osmanthus Cat!] The Sage of Poetry and the Immortal of Poetry exchanged glances, forever in awe of the talent of modern netizens! He scrolled past [The Long-Term and Delayed Effects of Education!] Scholars from every dynasty were stunned. O 44.4kReads8.0Score1.5kShelves
19. 419 通EN The Netherworld Scholar Immortal 通幽小儒仙 You Zi Yin油子吟Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted “Where is this?” “Perhaps... the River of Forgetfulness...” “Who are you?” “Wuchang...” “I've never heard of anyone called Wuchang in this world.” “From now on... that's who I'll be!” The soul crosses the River of Forgetfulness, while its thoughts remain on the other shore. What is gained from all beings must be returned to all beings. When Su Mo woke up, he was no longer in his former life. He went to the capital to sit the imperial examinations, but accidentally stumbled into an immortal schem 63.7kReads9.4Score6.7kShelves
20. 420 洪 Honghuang: I Am Ziwei, a Successor of Pangu and Lord of Life and Death 洪荒：我紫薇盘古传人，生灭之主 Half a Day of Writing半天写点东西Eastern Fantasy161k WordsOngoing (The story builds slowly, with a focus on plot and character development, and has multiple heroines. Swipe left if that’s not your thing. Thanks for understanding.) A young man from the future transmigrates into the Primordial World and becomes Ziwei, the star god of Ziwei Star. He becomes Pangu’s disciple and leads the Primordial World to greatness. With a white jade tablet in hand, he sees through the secrets of heaven and fate, cultivates life and death to attain boundless freedom, and savors —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 421 大 The Han Standard-Bearer: One Man, One Blade, Guarding a City 大汉扛纛者：一人一刀镇守一城 Tragic Green Youth A Ri惨绿少年阿日Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted The setting sun was red as blood. Blood ran in rivers across the ground, and severed limbs and bodies lay everywhere, like the underworld of a blood-soaked asura. Before, there had been thirty men. This time, there were a hundred. What about next time? Would it be three hundred? Three thousand? I have only myself and a single blade! I'm so tired. I want to lie down! But in the isolated city behind me are 572 elderly people, women, and children, all placing their hopes in me. The Martial King's b 6.6kReads8.3Score493Shelves
22. 422 永 The Yongle Emperor: Zhu Biao 永乐大帝：朱标 Fourth Prince四王爷，Historical4.2M WordsCompleted (Decisive and ruthless! No System! Court intrigue and power struggles! Conquering the northern frontier!) A top wilderness survival expert transmigrates into the parallel world of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, becoming his eldest son, Zhu Biao! From then on, the Yongle Emperor is no longer Zhu Di. At home, he executes Lady Lü to stabilize the inner court. Abroad, he trains iron cavalry and formations of musketeers, repeatedly sweeping through the Tatars, Jurchen, Oirats, and the Little Cher 36.2kReads9.0Score3.4kShelves
23. 423 大 The Strongest Imperial Grandson of the Tang Dynasty 大唐之最强皇太孙 Brother Bao宝哥Historical4.9M WordsCompleted [System] + [Political Schemes] + [Power Struggles] + [Naval Warfare] + [Mass Recruitment] + [Colonialism] Li Xiang transmigrated, becoming the most powerful third-generation official in the Tang Dynasty. His grandfather was the reigning emperor, Li Shimin, and his father was Crown Prince Li Chengqian. The Tang was powerful during the Zhenguan era, but Li Xiang didn't think it was powerful enough. With the System at his side, Li Xiang, whose ambition was to rule the world, personally led hundreds 6.7kReads8.7Score851Shelves
24. 424 大 Great Tang: I Slapped the Crown Prince from the Start and Betrayed the Imperial Family 大唐：开局扇太子，我叛出皇室 Deified Zhou神化周Historical2.8M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty and became Li Ke, the son Li Er liked least. The enormous Prince of Shu's residence didn't even have decent furniture, and he was being bullied by wicked servants? Remembering what history had recorded, Li Ke killed the wicked servants in a fit of rage, severed ties with the emperor, and left the imperial family! A month later... “Your Majesty, Li Ke has monopolized the ice!” “Your Majesty, Li Ke has monopolized the rice paper!” “Your Majesty, Li Ke has monop 12.2kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves
25. 425 小 The Happy Life of a Sweet Young Husband 小娇夫的幸福生活 A Hibiscus Plant一株木槿Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted Imperial Censor Lin was famous for his integrity and unyielding sense of justice, and he had made plenty of enemies. As a result, his daughter Lin Zhiyao was unwelcome among the capital’s noblewomen. Who could have guessed that the emperor and empress would take a liking to her and arrange for her to marry Gu Yuncheng, the heir to the Prince Ding’s household? The young lord declared that he didn’t want to marry, while Lin Zhiyao didn’t mind either way. All she asked was that he remember he belon 6.5kReads9.0Score577Shelves

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    The female lead's father in this novel is an upright and incorruptible official in the Censorate, which makes his daughter unpopular in social circles. The story revolves around a woman who manages her father at home and her husband after marriage! The Emperor, Empress, and the male lead's parents all think the female lead is the best. Most importantly, she can keep the male lead in check, as he's a complete wastrel.

26. 426 大 The Great Tang's First General 大唐第一将 Mu Zi Is Just Li木子就是李Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Luo Yong is an ordinary student who loves cooking. An accident takes him to The Romance of Sui and Tang, a world where martial prowess reaches the heights of the divine, and he becomes the foremost of the Four Fierce Warriors, Luo Shixin. Familiar with the general plot, Luo Yong originally plans to become a founding hero, then live out his days in comfort. But the tides of history keep pushing him into the thick of the action. Luo Yong has this to say: “If I can’t avoid it, then I’ll take you he 6.8kReads8.3Score465Shelves
27. 427 儒 The Confucian Sword Immortal: Ten Years of Study, Righteousness Sweeps Across the Heavens 儒剑仙：读书十年，浩气荡青天 Mo Zhuzi墨竹子Eastern Fantasy302k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a down-and-out scholar, Chen Ning studies diligently, determined to travel to the capital and sit the imperial examinations. It is only when he accidentally touches his maid's fox tail that he discovers this world is nowhere near as simple as it seems! Luckily, Chen Ning awakens the Confucian Sage System in time, allowing him to slay demons and study every day. [You studied the Analects and grasped a divine ability: Purple Qi at Your Side] [You recited The G 11.9kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    The protagonist studied diligently every day until one day he touched the maid's fox tail. From then on, his daily homework included slaying demons, cultivating Confucianism and Taoism, and vanquishing monsters!!! [Admiration][Kiss][Admiration]

28. 428 大 Great Tang: An Eight-Year-Old Brat Who Drives Li Shimin Crazy 大唐：八岁熊孩子，气疯李世民 Zhoushan Gatekeeping Grandpa舟山管门大爷Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Li Ke, the third prince of the Great Tang, gets a sign-in System and does countless reckless things, driving Li Shimin mad. Li Shimin: “You little brat! What the hell have you done now?!” Li Ke: “QAQ Father, why are you yelling? I only tried on an outfit.” Li Shimin: “Oh, you were trying on clothes. Then that’s fine. What clothes?” Li Ke: “The imperial robe.” Li Shimin: “?? I, your father, I, the emperor, I… I’ll kill you!” Their loving father-son life is all here. [Great Tang] [System] [Bratty 10.3kReads8.9Score778Shelves
29. 429 重 Reborn as Zhu Biao, I Am the True Ming Taizong 重生朱标，我才是明太宗 Lu Yisan陆一叁Historical809k WordsOngoing Zhu Biao, a low-level office worker from Shanghai, transmigrates into the early Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty and unexpectedly merges with the soul of Crown Prince Yiwen. The Yongle era may have ushered in a golden age after Hongwu, but Crown Prince Yiwen died young, leaving behind far too many regrets. Reborn, Zhu Biao is the most secure and powerful crown prince in history. Drawing on the knowledge and experience of later generations, he gradually opens up a new chapter for the Ming Dynasty.. 96Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 430 女 A Woman in a Man’s Body: Lord Fuguang Goes on a Killing Spree 女穿男：扶光君他杀疯了 Shi Yi蒔宜Ancient Romance814k WordsOngoing [Female-to-Male Transmigration + No Romance + Literary Plagiarism + Jinx + Aristocratic Scion’s Exam Success Story] Also known as: The Azure Luan Chronicles Song Hezhen was a brilliant academic in the 22nd century, a top student who graduated from Cambridge with two doctorates. After completing her studies, she was just about to return home and contribute to her country’s development. But life is unpredictable: the plane she was on crashed, and just like that, Song Hezhen kicked the bucket! When 4.7kReads7.4Score516Shelves

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    Transmigration into a book, no romantic pairing, a satisfying read.

31. 431 喜 Joy in the Tang Dynasty 喜唐 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.6M WordsCompleted Bright and glorious is the Tang, favored by Heaven to rule the myriad lands. Our founding ancestors answered Heaven’s call, and the four imperial clans followed its ways. Heaven granted us boundless blessings, and our clans share a common virtue. Our descendants carry on the legacy, offering sacrifices to the gods and matching the Pole Star. What did it really mean for all nations to pay tribute? Was it about uncritically worshipping foreign languages, or going abroad and being treated as honore 122.6kReads9.4Score12.7kShelves

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    It's really good-looking, I'm not kidding.

32. 432 大 Great Tang: From the Start, I Made Li Shimin Cry with Insults 大唐：开局骂哭李世民 Three Joyful Meatballs三喜丸子Historical401k WordsCompleted Zhou Bingzheng was reborn in the Tang Dynasty as a low-ranking censor and gained the support of the Ultimate Courtier System. But who would have thought he’d exploit a System bug, desperately trying to get himself killed in front of the emperor so he could return to his original world and live a life of extravagant luxury worth billions? Little did he know that Li Shimin had obtained the Sagacious Ruler System, which rewarded him with Sagacious Ruler Points whenever someone scolded him. Thus beg 69Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 433 大 Saving Princess Pingyang from the Start in the Great Tang 大唐开局救了平阳公主 Facing the Abyss by the River临鱼深渊Historical214k WordsCompleted The posthumous title Zhao means both “gracious and dignified” and “one who has labored to uphold virtue.” Princess Pingyang, daughter of Li Yuan, founder of the Tang Dynasty, suffered a serious injury in the sixth year of Wude, and the imperial physicians were helpless! Modern doctor Qi Yang transmigrates into the past and saves Princess Pingyang. He marries her, and together they usher in the golden age of the Tang Dynasty! (Not worth reading, don’t click.) 161Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 434 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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    I recommend a short, time-travel, alternate-world novel with political intrigue. It balances humor and substance, featuring vibrant characters, a brisk pace, meticulous attention to detail, and vivid imagery. It's morally sound, engaging, and avoids simplistic humor, clichés, and stale jokes. Every word is carefully crafted and written with sincerity.

35. 435 我 I’m Determined to Die, So How Did I Become Famous and Successful? 我一心求死，怎么功成名就了？ The Heavenly Court's Little Nobody天庭小卡拉米Historical1.9M WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + Menace + Humor + No System + Not Invincible] [This book has a martial arts power system, but the protagonist has no combat skills. If you only like effortless power fantasies, please look elsewhere.] After nine lifetimes of reincarnation, Mu Qingbai has just one more to go before he can return to his homeland with everything accumulated over all ten lives. Falsely accused and thrown in prison from the start, he is about to be executed after autumn. He’s read 19.2kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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    I don't really like it, but it's alright.

36. 436 文 The Way of Letters: Chinese Poetry Subdues the Otherworld 文道：华夏诗文镇异界 Azure Sky, Yellow Earth天青地黄Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted The Star of Literary Fortune hangs high in the sky, and its power spreads across the Nine Provinces Continent. Thus, scholars can gain the Star of Literary Fortune’s power simply by reading. This power, known as literary energy, allows writers and poets to turn poems and prose from the unreal into the real, slay enemies, and earn glory... Before Yu Xian transmigrated to the Nine Provinces Continent, he was an unknown online writer. Of the ten web novels he wrote, he abandoned six halfway through 3.3kReads7.4Score270Shelves
37. 437 从 From Toddler Prince to Sovereign of All Under Heaven [Infrastructure] 从奶娃诸侯王到天下共主【基建】 Peach Creek Wilds桃溪野Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing Original title: From Infant Prince to Ruler of All Under Heaven: Infrastructure Building [Feel-good power fantasy + adorable toddler from the start + gaming cheat + infrastructure building + farming + war + family and country + cute pets + romance?] [Serious Synopsis] If you come from across the sea and travel west, you will eventually find a prosperous city unlike anything in this world. It is the fiefdom of His Highness, the Prince of You: Youzhou. At the end of the dynasty, the land is strew 171.2kReads9.3Score18.8kShelves

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    "Thanks to the years that have not abandoned me, and thanks to the love of my mother and the kindness of my father, I have been able to understand the big picture, know what is important and what is not, understand the principles of things and distinguish right from wrong. I have studied hard and worked diligently to improve myself, and I have been able to navigate the complexities of human relationships."

38. 438 大 Great Ming Hongwu: The Imperial Clan's Inventor 大明洪武：皇族发明家 Shrimp Powers Love with Passion虾米为爱发电Historical570k WordsCompleted Transmigrating as an unborn baby? Of course, the first thing to do is save your own mother. What? The System is an inventor system? Why not quietly be a prince and inventor? Sounds great to me. The emperor? Only a fool would take that job. 4.2kReads7.4Score152Shelves
39. 439 烬 Ashes Stain the Blue Robe 烬染青衫 Spicy Hotpot-Tongued Little Crayfish麻辣烫嘴小龙虾Historical280k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the Three Kingdoms era and becoming Xun Yu's adopted son, Lu Zhao thought he'd latched onto one of the era's greatest strategists. All he had to do was grind ink at his desk and plot from behind the scenes. Until a bloodstained dagger pierced the dusk in Luoyang! Eunuch lackeys brutally murdered a father and daughter in the street, spraying blood three feet high! He witnessed the horror but could only flee in panic, like an ant! What use was a scholar's refinement? In a 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story begins with a time-traveling adventure, where the protagonist is adopted by Xun Yu. To survive and help more people, he learns martial arts from the Sword Saint. He befriends Cao Cao and Liu Bei, and on the journey to defeat Dong Zhuo, he repeatedly attacks Dong Zhuo. Later, he is pursued by Lü Bu and faces numerous perilous situations.

40. 440 大 The Little Detective of the Tang Dynasty: What Do I Do After Being Beheaded from the Start? 大唐小神探：开局被斩首怎么办？ Drifting Duck随波逐流鸭Historical1.5M WordsCompleted 6.6kReads9.2Score802Shelves

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    🔔The male protagonist is a civil official who, to prevent the Ming Dynasty under Emperor Zhu from collapsing, relies on his superhuman abilities—100 lives—to relentlessly advise the emperor, causing him considerable psychological trauma. [Laughing] 🔔The male protagonist transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty and is saved by Di Renjie, becoming friends with him. Together, they help solve numerous cases in the Tang Dynasty, and the male protagonist also advises the emperor to save the Tang Dynasty. [Eating melon] 🔔The male protagonist, Liu Xiu, uses his superb persuasive skills to get his family out of prison, single-handedly saving both families. This earns him the emperor's favor, making him one of the emperor's most trusted confidants, dedicated to the people's welfare. [Thinking]

41. 441 重 Reborn: Evolving from a Horse 重生：从一匹马开始进化 Ninth-Rank Miracle九品奇迹Eastern Fantasy273k WordsCompleted Li Jiu woke up and realized in despair that he had become a foal! The grasslands were full of danger, and he could become prey to a predator at any moment. Fortunately, he awakened an Evolution System and embarked on the path of evolution. Just then, spiritual qi revival swept across Earth. All kinds of creatures awakened and vied to evolve, while humanity alone remained somewhat weak. Little did they know that spiritual qi revival was merely the start of an earth-shattering conspiracy! 62Reads5.1Score—Shelves
42. 442 一 The Campus Belle Wept Regretfully Over a Song Asking Heaven for Five Hundred More Years 一首向天再借五百年校花悔哭了 A Lonely Soul a Thousand Miles Away千里孤魂Urban4.7M WordsOngoing [An era when musical legends battled it out] [A behind-the-scenes songwriting genius] Tang Yan transmigrated to a parallel world in a golden age of entertainment. When the campus belle he had loved for years looked down on him, he awakened an Entertainment Gold-Spending System. From then on, he learned his lesson and set about writing songs and making money, stunning the world with classic hits from his past life! With an entire world backing him, what kind of impact would Tang Yan have on this 62.1kReads8.0Score4.1kShelves

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    ... Are the entire internet mocking her acting as utterly terrible? A memorable scene from her new drama quickly went viral, with one particularly moving crying scene trending on social media, leaving viewers amazed by her performance.

43. 443 剑 Sword Immortal: Song Forms as the Lead, Poetry as the Move 剑仙：词牌作引，诗句为招 Yu Qingqiu予青秋Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted Comedy] [Ci Poetry Titles] [Poetry] [Sword Immortals] Rumor has it that the Ji Sword Immortal who turned down Xie Zheng, the leading qin player of Qinyuan, has three famous swords: "Snow in the Mist," "Azure Jade Case," and "Nian Nu Jiao..." 11.1kReads8.0Score1kShelves

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    The martial world, the martial world—what is the martial world? It's hard to say. I only have one sword; I don't know if it's the martial world you envision.

44. 444 大 Great Ming: My Brother-in-Law Is Zhu Biao 大明：我的姐夫叫朱标 The Marquis of Giving Up摆烂候Historical1.2M WordsOngoing I transmigrated to the Great Ming. My elder sister is the Crown Princess, my elder brother is a founding duke, and my maternal uncle is the Great Ming’s “Wei Qing and Huo Qubing.” Most importantly, my brother-in-law is Zhu Biao. That’s a royal flush from the start! But the current emperor seems rather petty, so to live comfortably, I’ve decided to keep my head down and be a nobody. For ten years, I’ve stayed secluded in the inner chambers, a quiet, handsome young man. Then my uncle brought a sec 39.4kReads7.9Score2.2kShelves
45. 445 穿 I Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, But Zhu Yuanzhang Wiped Out Ten Generations of My Family 穿越大明，但是被老朱诛十族 The Great Sage of Hetao河套大圣爷Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System] + [Political Intrigue] + [Passionate] + [Struggle for Supremacy] After transmigrating to the Hongwu era, I open my eyes to find myself in death row. Tomorrow, ten entire clans are to be executed because of their connection to the Blank Seal Case. This is the difficulty level from the start?!! But it doesn't matter. I'll step in when it counts! Zhu Yuanzhang: “Sir, I want to execute corrupt officials!” Liu Xiu: “No!” Zhu Yuanzhang: “Sir, I want to impose a maritime ban!” Liu Xiu: “No! 2.1kReads8.4Score138Shelves
46. 446 陛 Your Majesty, If We Don't March North Soon, the Chancellor Will Fall Into Depression! 陛下，再不北伐，丞相要抑郁了！ Where the Deep Sea Meets the Whale's Fall深海见鲸落Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Pinned: Check out my new novel. Also hoping for a manhua adaptation.] He transmigrates as A Dou, and from the start is left in the care of others at Baidi City! Facing his father Liu Bei, who is weeping uncontrollably, and Zhuge Liang, whose expression says, “If you can't do it, I'll take over,” Liu Shan panics. Just then... [Ding! The Host is experiencing the iconic “entrusting the orphan” scene, and his stress level has maxed out. The Ultimate Lie-Flat Emperor System is activating!] [The Host 712Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    These are all books where the protagonist is dressed as Liu Shan.

47. 447 历 Historical War of Nations: The Yellow Turban Rebellion from the Start 历史国战：开局黄巾起义 Lazy Fish Never Turns Over咸鱼丶不翻身Urban1.8M WordsOngoing (History + nation-versus-nation war + famous generals + livestreaming + national destiny + political scheming + passion) The historical nation-versus-nation war begins. Having lost its historical records, Huaxia forfeited the initiative and spent twenty years mired on the battlefield, losing all its accumulated strength. Li Chen, who transmigrated here, is inexplicably chosen as the sixteenth contestant. Bearing the name of Huaxia, he enters the battlefield to fight for a glimmer of hope. Lookin 68.6kReads9.0Score5.5kShelves

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    Zhang Jiao's model, mandated by Heaven, unifies the world.

48. 448 魂 Reborn as Liu Shan: Li Yuanfang as a Starting Reward 魂穿刘禅：开局奖励李元芳 Breeze over the Blue Sea沧海清风Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Plot] [System] [Romance of the Three Kingdoms] [Unofficial history] [Official history] How strong was Shu Han in its later years? It was the same few people going back and forth... Even Zhuge Zhan was leading troops into battle... Could he even command an army? Did he have what it takes? If that’s the case, then let’s add a few more mighty generals to Shu Han’s later years! Yue Fei, Xu Da, Xue Rengui... bring them all in! … The soul of Liu Xuan, a young man who’d given up on life, unexpectedly 7.6kReads8.5Score740Shelves
49. 449 我 My Grandfather Is Emperor Wu of Han 我祖父是汉武帝 Sallow Little Face小脸蜡黄Historical1.4M WordsCompleted My Grandfather Is Emperor Wu of Han Synopsis: I am of imperial blood, the rightful heir of the Great Han. My grandfather is Emperor Wu of Han. The god of war Wei Qing is my granduncle, Huo Qubing is my uncle, and Emperor Xuan of Han, Liu Bingyi, is my unborn son. I transmigrate and am reborn as the eldest grandson of the Han Dynasty. I will change my fate of being murdered, and change the fate of the Han Dynasty entering into another marriage alliance with the Xiongnu. See how Liu Jin restores t 1.4kReads9.0Score142Shelves
50. 450 大 The Great Qin's National Destiny: Choosing Qin Shi Huang from the Start 大秦国运：开局选择秦始皇 Bookworm Junjun读书者君君Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Qin, Ye Xuan binds himself to a National Destiny System, and three legendary figures from the ages await his choice! “Will you choose Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Han, or Xiang Yu, the Conqueror...?” “No. Since I've come to the Great Qin, I won't leave empty-handed. I choose... Qin Shi Huang, the greatest emperor of all time!!!” He tramples Zhao Gao, beheads Liu Bang, recruits Xiang Yu, battles Guigu, and wipes out the Xiongnu... “What does unifying the 5.6kReads8.7Score353Shelves

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    "Gulp!!!" Upon reaching the summit of Mount Tai, the group was dumbfounded, their throats bobbing and mouths dry, staring in disbelief at a thousand-meter-long divine dragon lying atop the mountain. Its golden scales radiated a dreamlike golden light, so bright it hurt the eyes! Especially striking was the sight of an immortal seated cross-legged atop the dragon, a blue lotus rooted in the chaos behind him, radiating celestial light. The immortal exuded an ethereal aura, his right hand outstretched, grasping the sun, moon, stars, and the primordial universe! Shocking, utterly shocking!!!

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