Looking for Novels About Recruiting an Army and Unifying the Country in Ancient Times, with a System 古代招兵买马统一全国的小说，带系统

1. 51 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 about to launch! It's a high-martial arts Three Kingdoms story. The male protagonist is a time traveler, the female protagonist is a gender-swapped Liu Bei, and historical generals make cameo appearances. The protagonist doesn't serve Liu Bei, but Liu Bei serves him; the goal is to overthrow the Han Dynasty. It has a complete six-volume story outline and is guaranteed to be over a million words. Readers who enjoy the Three Kingdoms period are welcome to read it.

2. 52 穿 Transmigrating to the Warring States: Two Rice Balls in the Second Year of Eiroku 穿越战国：永禄二年的两个饭团 Deep Dive Premonition深潜预知Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Sengoku Japan, in the second year of Eiroku. Two rice balls save a life. No System, no golden finger. Only increasingly hazy knowledge of the future, a bold yet cautious way of handling affairs, and a man from a later age who rises from humble beginnings. Starting with nothing, he survives the chaos, stands tall, and fights his way to prominence, eventually vying for supremacy in the Sengoku era. He studies medicine and builds castles, trains in swordsmanship and spearmanship, and learns the p 2.8kReads—Score355Shelves

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   Is the Japanese Sengoku period a good fit? Starting from humble beginnings, it depicts a chaotic era of conquest, farming, building ships and cannons, vying for supremacy, with the protagonist fighting the Jurchens in the mid-game, establishing the Liaodong Army, building treasure ships, fighting the Dutch and Portuguese in Southeast Asia, conquering India, discovering Australia, seizing the Middle East, entering the Americas, and confronting Western powers.

3. 53 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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   Rescuing all those who are heartbroken!

4. 54 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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   The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is a slow-burn story (participate as a bystander in the early stages). It has no system, no cheat codes, is not mindless, not pretentious, has no technology, and is not about cultivating immortality. It has history, characters, war, and intrigue. It emphasizes strategy, with an adopted son usurping power and controlling the regional warlords, eventually unifying the world and continuing the five-hundred-year-old Tang Dynasty!

5. 55 慕 The Murong Clan: A Legend of Yan 慕容世家之燕国传奇 Moon Over the Northern Qinling Mountains秦岭北山月Historical552k WordsCompleted Drawing on the historical legacy of the five Yan states of Former Yan, Later Yan, Western Yan, Southern Yan, and Northern Yan during the era of the Five Barbarians ravaging China, this epic tells the story of Murong Xuan, a descendant of the Yan people, and Lin Wanqing as they work together to promote peace and trade. The story begins in the northern deserts, where the two lead a Eurasian alliance to pacify the Hephthalite wars and break up an encirclement by Central Asian tribes. Throughout, th 47Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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   Do you know which family in history was the most prolific? It's not the Li Shimin family, it's the Murong family!

6. 56 三 Three Kingdoms: Captured by the Shanyue from the Start with a System 三国：系统开局被山越人俘虏 Late Winter Has Come已是暮冬Historical233k WordsOngoing System + standing up to Sun Shiwan head-on + poaching people + a family with a fortune in the ground. Nie Hao, a young man from the modern era, accidentally transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms period and obtains a combat and resources System. He leads the Shanyue people in growing potatoes and cotton, making sure everyone has food to eat and clothes to wear. With access to the Shanyue copper mines, he exchanges an endless supply of resources for all kinds of goods, builds cities, promotes educat —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   If there's no foundation, create one; if there's no talent, poach from other companies.

7. 57 来 If You End Up in the Northern Song Dynasty’s Liangshan, Can You Really Leave Without Regrets? 来了北宋梁山还能留下遗憾么 Spicy Snack Young Master辣条公子Historical300k WordsOngoing This book centers on the rallying cry: “Drive out the Tartars and reclaim the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!” A historically satisfying novel officially endorsed by the authorities → multiple female leads → leading troops to repel foreign invaders → avenging the Jingkang humiliation in blood → reclaiming the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!! A different take on the story of the Water Margin. The protagonist is warmhearted and down-to-earth, and the overa 4.5kReads—Score667Shelves

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   A different Water Margin storyline, leading troops to resist foreign invaders and avenging the Jingkang Incident—it might not be considered particularly outstanding! But the protagonist is humane and relatable, making it a good book worth adding to your bookshelf. The overall message is uplifting and passionate; even the villains are intelligent, mainly evident in their battles against the Jin army.

8. 58 穿 Transmigrating as Jiang Wei: The Legend of Reviving Shu Han 穿越姜维重振蜀汉传奇 Weizhou维洲Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Wen Yang, Guanqiu Jian, Zhuge Dan, Du Yu, Wang Jun: these legendary generals, all recorded in the official histories, turn out to be my, Jiang Wei's, devoted little fans. They follow me across the battlefield as I shake up the Three Kingdoms. And with fourteen beauties, including A Dai, always by my side, I have lovely companions to brighten my days and tender hearts beneath their heroic exteriors. In the chaotic Three Kingdoms, strategy clashes with passion. See how I, Jiang Wei, live the most 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Famous scenes of Liu Shan, Chapters 2-14, Chapters 145-148. The relationship between Liu Shan, Jiang Wei, Liu Bei, and Zhuge Liang. Wei Yan, Gao Xiang, Wen Yang [laughs], Guanqiu Jian [Sparrow Eater's masterpiece], Du Yu, and Wang Jun are all Jiang Wei's devoted fans. Good books are few [Sparrow Eater's masterpiece], recommended to add to your bookshelf [add one to your bookshelf]. Read for three months, follow Jiang Wei [laughs] down to Chang'an, occupy Luoyang, point the sword at You and Bing, destroy Goguryeo, recover Champa, and launch a campaign against the rebellious forces in the Baltic Sea [laughs]. Basic information on famous generals of the Three Kingdoms period comes from the Records of the Three Kingdoms, Annotations to the Han and Wei Spring and Autumn Annals, Wei Lue, and Huayang Guozhi.

9. 59 重 Reborn in the Late Tang Dynasty: I, Li Cunxu, Will Never Spoil Entertainers 重生唐末，我李存勖绝不宠信伶人 User51942782用户51942782Historical338k WordsOngoing In the late Tang Dynasty, a soul from a thousand years in the future is reborn in the body of Li Cunxu, son of the Shatuo chieftain Li Keyong. He remembers how his predecessor met his end: after achieving success, he became infatuated with actors, and died as the nation fell into chaos. This time, he resolves never to repeat that mistake. He begins with practical measures. He takes in orphaned children and teaches them skills and literacy. He gathers the sons of military families to train toget 574Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is worth reading. The protagonist gradually accumulates technology, farms and builds infrastructure to defeat other warlords.

10. 60 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 has such a wild imagination! It's really hard to guess the ending!

11. 61 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 17.2kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves

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    The novel's story unfolds like a dazzling fireworks display, each plot point a brilliant burst of light. The characters are vividly portrayed through meticulous description. The plot's logic is rigorous, like the precise operation of a finely tuned instrument. The language is richly evocative, seemingly imbuing the scenes and characters with unique colors.

12. 62 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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    This is a must-read! Travel back in time to the Great Qian Dynasty, establish a fiefdom in the Northeast, build infrastructure, erect blast furnaces, research gunpowder and steam engines, use firearms to fight against cold weapons, and unify the world.

13. 63 小 A Soldier Transmigrates to 1852: The Rise of a Nation 小兵穿越1852之民族崛起 Shaking Xuanyuan震轩辕Historical773k WordsCompleted A new historical novel about transmigrating to a parallel timeline. No tropes, no System. See how a soldier from the future transmigrates through time, turns the tide, and rejuvenates China. We welcome you to give it a read. 48Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    It can still work without a system

14. 64 宋 Song Cavalry Rules the World 宋骑天下 Plain White of Cizhou刺州的素白Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Modern engineering PhD Zhao Qi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji. With the Jingkang Incident looming, he resolves to turn the empire’s fortunes around. His first move is to expand the Imperial City Bureau and divide its duties into specialized branches. When his ministers denounce him for “neglecting his proper duties,” Zhao Qi quietly equips all three armies with newly developed Shenbi crossbows. When the Jin army marches south toward the Sixteen Prefe 401Reads8.8Score564Shelves

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    I highly recommend these two novels. The protagonist uses modern knowledge to create firearms, telescopes, and hot air balloons, implements sweeping reforms, unifies thought through modern learning, and ultimately unifies the world. Both novels feature grand war scenes and a gripping, dramatic plot. They are incredibly good new alternate history books! [Admiration]

15. 65 北 The Northern Song Dynasty’s Greatest Treacherous Chancellor 北宋第一奸相 Huo Guanjun霍冠军Historical447k WordsOngoing After transmigrating as Cai Jing, I'm going to carry out a once-in-a-millennium reform with Wang Anshi! A modern history student transmigrates as Cai Jing. By the age of seven, people are already calling him a prodigy. Looking at the corrupt court on the brink of collapse, he silently clenches his fists. In this life, he'll stir up the winds of change from the shadows. Secretly amass wealth, recruit talented people, gather leverage... Ten years of planning, all waiting for the right moment. When 1Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 66 山 Lord of Shanhe City: From Office Drone to Online Game Emperor 山河城主：从社畜到网游帝王 Thunderous Might雷鸣千钧Sports816k WordsOngoing [Online Game + Lord + Famous Generals from Every Dynasty + Farming + Leveling Up + Conquest + Nation Wars] Lin Chen, an unemployed office worker, is laid off in an age of cutthroat competition. Disheartened, he enters the full-dive online game Eternal Mountains and Rivers. Starting from a desolate village, he recruits soldiers, builds up his strength, and fights off enemies. When an arrogant villain leads an army to slaughter everyone in his territory, and the crowd thinks Lin Chen is doomed, a 103Reads5.9Score240Shelves

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    Lord's Recommendation

17. 67 从 Starting with Growing Sweet Potatoes 从种红薯开始 Su Zifang of Tangyin Mountain唐阴山的苏子芳Historical857k WordsOngoing Can you transmigrate just by riding a high-speed train through a tunnel? From then on, he grows sweet potatoes, produces grain, and stores provisions; gathers refugees and trains elite troops; breaks the Three Strategists, recruits the Five Dragons, and subdues the Ten Tigers. Thus begins the struggle to unite the Three Kingdoms… 77Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    This book on the Three Kingdoms is definitely worth reading!

18. 68 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
19. 69 三 Liu Jingsheng, Father of Three Kingdoms: From Wancheng to Ruling the Realm 三国家父刘景升从宛城逆袭天下 Morning Breeze, Moonlit Bath晨风沐月Historical1.9M WordsOngoing A seemingly ordinary accident completely changes Liu Qi’s fate. Just then, the course of his destiny takes a strange turn. When he regains consciousness, he is astonished to find himself in a completely unfamiliar world: the Three Kingdoms era. Even more unexpectedly, he has become Liu Biao’s eldest legitimate son and heir, the lord of Jingzhou. The change in his status fills him with delight, as if he can already see a broad road leading to a glorious future. In this age of chaos, his noble pos 119Reads8.3Score142Shelves

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    The Three Kingdoms! Beautiful women! The struggle for supremacy.

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