Power Plays, Scheming, and Brainy Strategists 权谋智商布局流

1. 301 没 The Cunning King: No Talent, No System, Just Illness 没天赋，没系统只有病的诡诈之王 Surveying Ten Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains观山河万里Urban305k WordsOngoing This is an apocalyptic world overrun by monsters, where humanity can only live in mobile mechanical cities. Fox Tianbao is an ordinary man, yet he manipulates countless superpowered beings, people with special abilities, and even monsters. That is the way of deception… Please note the setting of this story!!!!! (1) From beginning to end, the protagonist will not have any special abilities, talents, or a System. He can only rely on careful planning to win in the end. (2) The enemies won’t get stu 2Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   One of the few books that satisfies me in its description of equipment and strategy. The equipment data is well-written, the layout is feasible, and the ideas are imaginative but not superficial. Military enthusiasts or weapons fans will find it truly excellent!

2. 302 春 A Spring Dream Takes Me to Ancient Times: I Become a Workaholic in Dayin 春梦穿古我在大胤当卷王 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Historical147k WordsCompleted [Mystery]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [Transmigration]+ [Golden Finger]+ [Alternate Fantasy World]+ [If It's Not Your Thing, Please Don't Complain] Just because he begged his goddess for a hug in a romantic dream, Lu Xiaochuan was kicked straight into a river in the Great Yin dynasty, launching his mortifying Transmigration adventure! The moment he climbs ashore, he's branded a suspect in the Witchcraft Cult case. He lets slip what he said in his sleep, then reveals the secret that he once saw a celes 45Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 303 红 A Beauty’s Scheme for the Realm 红颜谋天下 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Eastern Fantasy148k WordsCompleted [Mystery]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [No Transmigration]+ [No Golden Finger]+ [Alternate Fantasy World]+ [If It's Not Your Thing, Please Don't Complain] An imperial edict of marriage sends the icy, beautiful female general Murong Xue storming into the residence with a sword. Turmoil erupts in the Song household's rear court, while strange butterfly shadows from the Xuanming Cult appear, concealing a shocking conspiracy that could overturn the world. As one beauty after another gets drawn into the gam 63Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 304 长 Chronicles of the Winds of Immortality 长生风起录 Lu Baiju陆白居Eastern Fantasy150k WordsOngoing [Slow burn] [No transmigration] [No System] [Alternate history] [Political intrigue] [Ensemble cast] [Wuxia] In the final years of Emperor Ai’s reign, assassins ran rampant, and Emperor Yuanzhen seized the throne through intrigue. The imperial city of Yuan Prefecture may be secure, but hidden currents have never stopped churning beneath the surface. Foreign powers and assassins moving unseen in the shadows all threaten Emperor Yuanzhen. Yet he is now growing old, just as his father did before hi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A ensemble drama set in the imperial court, half bittersweet. A martial arts story set in a fictional historical period, the plot is captivating, intricately woven, and the emotions are delicately portrayed, making it an incredibly addictive romance.

5. 305 贵 The Noble Consort Rejects Romance: While Others Fight for Favor, I Seize Power 贵妃不入爱河，别人争宠我夺权 Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted [Female-Lead Wish Fulfillment + Unfeeling Persona + Ruthless Revenge and Face-Slapping] Years later, the history books would describe Ming Tang as a master strategist with an iron fist, the ultimate winner of the harem struggles and the vast empire. Only Ming Tang knew she had never wanted to be that winner in the first place. From a young girl to the ruler of the realm, all she had wanted at first was to avenge her elder sister. The harem was full of danger. On one side was Consort Jin, who had 7.8kReads9.4Score923Shelves

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   Highly recommended!!! I absolutely adore the author; I love every single one of her books! [Admiration]

6. 306 关 Snow Flies Over the Mountain Pass 关山飞雪 Silver-Tongued语连珠Historical699k WordsOngoing [Wuxia + Court Politics + War + Schemes + No System + No Transmigration] “Your destiny is noble beyond words, yet you are fated to live your whole life alone and unsupported.” At court, he is a wise ruler with the power of life and death. He wages war in every direction and brings the barbarians to heel. In the martial world, he gradually rises to become the strongest Martial Emperor. His fame spreads throughout the realm, and heroes bow before him. Can he finally break the curse of fate and fin 66Reads—Score—Shelves

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7. 307 银 A Story About a Beautiful CEO Beneath a Ginkgo Tree 银杏树下的一个美女总裁的故事 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Modern Romance20k WordsCompleted The story of a beautiful CEO beneath a ginkgo tree 75Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 308 皇 The Emperor’s Favorite Minister? No, I’m Rebellious to the Bone! 皇帝宠臣？不，我一身反骨！ Lun Dong伦东Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Power Struggles] + [Political Scheming] + [High-Stakes Play] + [Not Mindless] The great clans grew powerful and took control of the imperial court. The emperor wanted to use me as a weapon to reclaim imperial authority, but he devised countless ways for me to die. Once he realized how useful I was, he even wanted to castrate me and turn me into a eunuch, so I could continue serving as his blade. The Left Chancellor, head of the great clans and a man of unfathomable depths, pointed to the fish 7.5kReads9.0Score695Shelves

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   🔥🔥Book Summary: Powerful families wield immense influence in the court, while the emperor schemes to seize the throne. The Left Prime Minister's strategy is profound, while the Right Prime Minister's influence rests on the people's hearts. I aspire to transcend the chessboard, to wield the pieces and reign supreme. Victory and defeat both define heroes; the mind determines destiny.🔥🔥

9. 309 善 The Original Sin of Kindness 善良的原罪 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五10k WordsCompleted The Original Sin of Kindness 43Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 310 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
11. 311 一 How a Village Girl Became a Bad Woman 一个山村女孩如何成坏女人的 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五13k WordsCompleted How a Village Girl Became a Bad Woman 93Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 312 凉 The Cold King 凉王 Salty Lime咸青柠Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Special forces soldier Xiao Ning transmigrated into the Great Qin Dynasty. He was an unloved prince; a discarded son exiled to the wilderness; a powerful rival feared by the crown prince and the other princes; and the revered Prince of Liang, respected by the common people and soldiers! Surrounded by enemies, he fears nothing. He'll crush them all and claim victory. Whoever dares stand in my way as I ascend the throne, I'll send straight to the King of Hell. Your Majesty, would you like to give 5kReads8.8Score365Shelves
13. 313 大 A High-Ranking Official 大官 Langya Swordsman琅琊刀客Urban1.4M WordsOngoing At thirty, Dawei had already risen to a full-section-level government post and become director of the county government office. He was highly valued by his leaders, and his future looked dazzlingly bright. Then disaster struck without warning: his leader jumped into a river and died, dragging Dawei into the scandal. The person who shared his bed immediately cut ties with him… 94.1kReads8.4Score5.8kShelves
14. 314 癌 Divorcing with Terminal Cancer 癌症晚期离婚 Jiang Xiaoyu Loves Hot Pot江小鱼爱火锅Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Everyday life + heartwarming + despair + one heroine + moving + relentless misfortune + no System + mother-daughter conflict + villains growing old + standing up to everyone + siblings + food lovers] Originally titled My Wife Divorced Me When I Had Terminal Cancer, Then My Mother-in-Law Knocked at Midnight Programmer Chen Xun often worked overtime and smoked. He developed terminal lung cancer, with only six months left to live. Not wanting to burden anyone, Chen Xun chose to divorce his wife an 19.9kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    As my life enters its final countdown, I will no longer remain silent. I will fight back against the darkness of society and live a wonderful life!

15. 315 开 From a Fallen Prince to the Supreme Immortal Court of the Myriad Worlds 开局落魄藩王，打造万界无上仙庭 I Write the Books of the Sages with All My Heart一心自写圣贤书Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted [Summoning + Faction Wars + Invincible + Myriad Worlds] [Kingdom + Imperial Dynasty + Venerable Dynasty + Emperor Dynasty + Sacred Dynasty + ...] [Slow-paced at first, then the story gets more and more exciting!] Xiao He unexpectedly transmigrated to the Xuantian World, becoming a frontier prince of the Great Xia Kingdom who was about to take up his fief. But on the journey to his fief, he was ambushed. At the brink of life and death, he unexpectedly activated the Eternal China Compendium. Civil 10kReads7.2Score591Shelves
16. 316 走 The Horse-Riding Hidden Scheme 走马藏局 Kai Zhong Feng Shui凯中堪舆Urban1.2M WordsOngoing Geomancy and the Yin-Yang arts rule the world, while the Jianghu is full of schemes! At twelve, Shen Qianfan became an orphan and was cast adrift in the Jianghu. He grew up teaching himself from books scavenged from trash heaps, cleared his father's name, and pressed on through one Jianghu con after another, setting schemes and breaking them, navigating schemes within schemes. He cut a path through every obstacle, built a business empire, and leveraged his influence to establish a regional milit 1.6kReads6.3Score185Shelves

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    No clichés, and it gets better with every read! Kai Zhongkan's novels, starting with "The Path of Feng Shui Cultivation," followed by "One Man and One Mouse Cultivate Immortality," and then "Mecha Immortal Path: Invincible from Exile to Mars," are all now complete. These three books form a cultivation trilogy. Now, he's back with a new book, but this time he's not writing about cultivation. Instead, he's writing about things closer to home: feng shui, human nature, kung fu, strategy, breaking through barriers, the eight sects of the martial arts world, and his journey of overcoming obstacles to build a business empire and leverage regional military power… This new book is called "The Hidden Game of Horsemanship," where horsemanship represents yin and yang, and the hidden game of human nature represents the world. The book's message: ... You can't be afraid; if you are, you lose!

17. 317 却 Yet the Way Seems Ordinary 却道寻常 A Few Ounces of Talent三两才气Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted [A web-novel master picks up his pen again: a monumental xianxia epic twenty years in the making] He walked out of the Inverted Sky, climbed to the fourteenth floor, and shouldered the whole mortal world. Barely twenty and dressed in blue, he dares to seal the heavens! 196Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    I think these three books are good! First, skulls are good, skulls are good, skulls are good, skulls are good, skulls are good—one word sums it up, why bother writing five? Secondly, this book is quite good. The male protagonist is intelligent, and the inclusion of "Ever Night" shows that the author has some fondness for Mao Ni's novels. The third one, huh!? Has no one commented on it yet? Let me comment first. I've just looked at a few pictures, and they seem pretty good. I'll take my time looking at them!

18. 318 大 Great Qin: I Become a Sage Through Reading, and from the Start I Summon the Great Snow Dragon Riders! 大秦：我靠读书入圣，开局召唤大雪龙骑！ Black Ant黑的蚂蚁Historical2.9M WordsCompleted After accidentally transmigrating to the Great Qin Dynasty, Ying Ziye becomes the Eighth Prince and awakens a God-Tier Reading System. The more he reads, the stronger he gets! Reading brings unlimited rewards, and reading can even make him a sage! So Ying Ziye shuts himself away to read all day, working diligently and avoiding trouble. Then, at last, the day comes! The First Emperor is gravely ill and intends to tour the eastern lands in search of immortality. The Mohists are making their move. 3.1kReads7.2Score262Shelves
19. 319 风 A Storm Rises, and the Beauty Takes a Stand 风起云涌红颜怒 Ten Miles of Spring Breeze, Pleasing Myself春风十里取悦自己Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted The male lead is not chaste. Please avoid this if that bothers you. Since I've transmigrated, why not make the country strong and conquer the world? Even if I'm forced into a relationship, I'll still make money and build my career. After transmigrating into the body of a stunningly beautiful female doctor, she remains devoted to the man she loves. She and her fiancé are in love with each other and have sworn to stay together for life, growing old side by side. Yet the iron-blooded “God of Slaug 1.7kReads—Score143Shelves

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    Superbly good, with a lasting impact, you won't regret watching it, it's incredibly addictive, with strong logic, a strong and beautiful female lead who, after transmigrating, uses her modern knowledge and skills to focus on research and development, solely to make a fortune to continue her research while simultaneously building her own power. Ambitious, patient, and clear-headed. The male lead is powerful, highly skilled in martial arts, warlike and bloodthirsty! He expands his territory, conquers all sides, and sweeps across the world! His initial attraction to her beauty eventually blossoms into deep love. No spatial abilities or systems, no palace intrigue or domestic drama, but a strong sense of national responsibility and a balance of sweet and heart-wrenching moments! They grow together, a powerful alliance.

20. 320 开 A God of Slaughter from the Start: Why Is the Emperor Rebelling? 开局成杀神，陛下为何造反？ Running Pork Knuckle奔跑的肘子Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsCompleted Framed, reduced to slave status, and sent off to serve in the army. Fine, fine. So that’s how you want to play? Then what can you do when I pull out my Godslayer System? Why should those high officials in court be allowed to lord it over everyone else? I’ll take up my butcher’s knife and carve my way through this chaotic age! “Host has slain an elite enemy and gained 1,000 experience points.” “Host has achieved the Thousand-Kill milestone and received a reward: Eight Hundred White Snow Dra 33.8kReads8.3Score2.8kShelves
21. 321 重 Reborn as an Empress in a Turbulent Age 重生之乱世巾帼女帝 Whispers of Fate命运的密语Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Dark, strong heroine, reborn, no golden finger. This is a fantasy novel set against the backdrop of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties. Come on in if you’re interested. In her previous life, she was born into a time of chaos and disguised herself as a man to survive. She won glory and built a legacy to save the common people from misery. All she wanted was to be free once peace returned to the land. But just as the realm was pacified and she returned in triumph, she met her death. 12Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This book is definitely worth reading.

22. 322 恶 The Villainess Is Reborn: The All-Powerful Princess Awakens 恶毒女配重生：权倾公主她觉醒了 Miaomiao Qinghe渺渺清和Ancient Romance126k WordsOngoing A Reborn Pretend Princess Seizes Power, While a War God Prince Secretly Protects Her Two formidable leads, with serious palace intrigue! In her previous life, Xiao Huafeng was the emperor's only legitimate younger sister in name. She devoted herself to advancing the Zheng family's cause and plotting to seize the realm, dutifully serving Empress Dowager Zheng and protecting her cousin from the Zheng family, which only incurred the emperor's displeasure. Su Lulu, a woman who had transmigrated, app —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A political intrigue novel, featuring a female protagonist who meticulously plans her own schemes! She's intelligent and morally upright! It's a story of palace intrigue and family power struggles! The female lead is a reborn princess who builds her own team to engage in political maneuvering against the court's forces, ultimately vying for the throne. The pacing is slow, and every character is richly developed emotionally!

23. 323 父 Father and Son Fight for the Crown Prince’s Seat 父子夺嫡 Yang Laosan杨老三Historical3.3M WordsCompleted My father is the crown prince, and he lets my stepmother harm me. I won’t put up with them. I’ll just give them a piece of my mind. My father murdered his own father and usurped the throne. When he ordered me back to the capital, I broke away and established my own domain. So what? A powerful enemy took the opportunity to attack me, but I defeated him. Then I forced the enemy kingdom’s empress dowager to marry me and seized their princess. Then I told my father, “Abdicate and surrender. Hand ove 14.7kReads8.6Score1.8kShelves
24. 324 凤 The Phoenix Strategy 凤策 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Historical597k WordsCompleted The Kunlun divine veins hold the Six Kingdoms in check, while the rules of the Divine Palace conceal deadly traps. A researcher of ancient civilizations transmigrates as Zhao Yan, a dissolute prince. With the phoenix as his wings and strategy as his blade, he rises against all odds to the throne and rules the world. 96Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Recommend some good books

25. 325 公 The Princess Is Expecting, Your Highness the Ninth Thousand-Year Lord, Take the Throne 公主有喜，九千岁请上座 The Candied Orange Isn't an Orange冰糖橙不是橙Ancient Romance521k WordsOngoing [Scheming Grand Princess × loyal Ninth-Thousand-Year Lord] [Not a perfectly pure couple: the heroine was previously married] [One-on-one, pure historical romance, reborn, pretending becomes real, political intrigue, redemption] Given another chance at life, Jiang Xingchen swore to make everyone who had hurt her pay. She joined forces with the ruthless Ninth-Thousand-Year Lord from her previous life, turning the harem upside down and overthrowing the court. To win people over, she arranged for Sh 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a great show. The female lead is very intelligent and resourceful, adept at manipulating people, and decisive in her actions.

26. 326 反 The Righteous Path Is Protected by a Villainous Fairy, While a Mad Demoness Tramples the Line 反派仙女护正道，疯批妖女踩雷区 He He Ning荷荷佞Two Female Leads295k WordsCompleted [1v1, equally matched] [Subverting the usual tropes] [Everyone is evil and unhinged] [Villainess] [Sweet-faced, dark-hearted fairy × dark-hearted, sweet-faced demoness] [Two female leads] [Wacky comedy] [Elegant, sinister fairy × soft and adorable demoness with ambition] She is the lofty Immortal Jiusi! She vanquishes demons and protects all living beings, but her methods are ruthless! She has enemies throughout the Three Realms, and those who want her dead are as countless as the stars! Beneath 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Everyone's a villain, but they're all intelligent.

27. 327 重 Reborn in 1998: The Hundred-Day Countdown to Life System Activates 重生98百日生命倒计时系统启动 Loves the Forest爱森林Urban273k WordsCompleted At forty-five, Lu Bufan lay in his rented room, dying of end-stage stomach cancer and waiting for death in despair: His first love had died in a car accident, his virtuous wife had left because of his debts, and his son had cut ties with him. His whole life had been a joke! As death drew near, the Life’s Regrets Correction System bound itself to him. [100 days of life remaining. Correct your regrets after being reborn to extend your life. Fail, and you will die permanently.] He gritted his teeth 128Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 328 书 Trapped in a Book as the Demon Queen: The Sickly Regent Is No Gentleman at Night 书穿妖后：病娇摄政王每晚不当人 Ran Aran冉阿冉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Great Zhou’s most notorious empress, Su Ruo barely has time to enjoy herself before her life is in danger. A patriotic System comes knocking, asking her to support the young emperor and change the fate of the Great Zhou’s fall. ??? She’s the wicked empress everyone wants dead! Never mind that the young emperor is hopelessly incompetent. Picking a fight with the regent, who holds all the power at court, is just asking to die young, isn’t it? Patriotic System: The reg 2.2kReads9.4Score317Shelves

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    The male and female leads are fierce rivals, neither of them is driven by romance, and their intelligence knows no bounds.

29. 329 少 The Captive Boy 少年囚 Pingjian Yue蘋见月Ancient Romance428k WordsCompleted [An inspiring comeback + multiple male leads] [Clear-headed, independent heroine] [✍No matter how the story ends, every male lead will get an extra chapter.] This is the road to freedom for a covert guard. One story, many kinds of love and hate. Here you’ll find an [assassin heroine] who... ❤️Loves and fights with a scheming prince❤️ ❤️Is loyally watched over by a warmhearted colleague❤️ ❤️Matches wits with an unorthodox director❤️ ❤️She runs, he chases, and neither can escape❤️ At first, the he 257Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That must be my sister Liuguang! The female lead, a secret guard, meticulously plots her escape from control and strives to seize power!

30. 330 没 You’ve Got to Be Kidding: A Tang Dynasty Assassin Taking the College Entrance Exam 没搞错吧我一个大唐刺客参加高考 Loves the Forest爱森林Urban451k WordsCompleted A Tang Dynasty assassin has just beheaded a military governor, only to open his eyes as a hopeless high school senior! He spent the first half of his life relying on a swift blade. Now he has to battle trigonometry? With just 100 days left until the college entrance exam, what’s an assassin like me supposed to do? And just as the turmoil is still unfolding, he learns that his beautiful master has transmigrated from the Tang Dynasty too… 387Reads8.1Score—Shelves
31. 331 重 Reborn Top Scholar: Tales of the Entertainment Quarter 重生状元：教坊司风云录 The Herdsman Is Busy牧夫很忙Historical301k WordsCompleted #Reborn #Historical #Top-Schorar-Turned-Merchant #Political Intrigue and Face-Slapping #Two Powerful Leads #Comeback #Ancient-Era Commerce #Righting Old Injustices at Court #Reform #Feel-Good Read #Heroine’s Redemption #Courtesan Pageant In his previous life, office worker Zhu Yongming transmigrated into the body of a newly appointed top scholar. Before he’d even settled into his seat, his habit of speaking too honestly earned him a swift kick from the emperor straight into the Imperial Music B 501Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! I've unearthed a treasure trove of ancient Chinese political intrigue novels with a truly captivating read! It's not flashy, formulaic, or a quick fix; it intertwines the realities of everyday life with court politics. A former top scholar, unjustly imprisoned in the dreary world of the brothel, rises from humble beginnings, upholding his principles amidst chaos. He protects a group of vulnerable women from their lowly plight, navigating the complexities of court politics step by step, uncovering a long-buried, shocking case, and confronting powerful aristocratic families. All beings suffer; nobility is determined by birth. The writing is gentle yet dignified, the characters vividly portrayed, and the more you read, the more you appreciate it. If you're looking for something to read, skip to this!

32. 332 我 My Years as a Male Nanny 我做男保姆的那些年 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban125k WordsCompleted [No harem, no cuckoldry, no invincibility. Urban slice of life + mystery. To be clear, this has mystery elements. Don’t read if that’s not your thing.] I only went to interview for a male nanny job, but after meeting the female employer, I was dragged into a room with eight doors, where I encountered all kinds of bizarre things. An ex-convict, a male model, a nun, a lawyer, a beautiful streamer, a UN expert, a rich second-generation heir, and a butcher: what will happen when all eight are trappe 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all excellent books on political intrigue. The first one is just as captivating as "The End of Ten Days," both being suspenseful and mystery-solving stories with dramatic twists and turns. The second one is considered the pioneering work of anti-fraud novels on Tomato, and reading it can help prevent scams. The third one is a novella about the rise of an ordinary young man. All three books are very good and worth reading!

33. 333 穿 Book Transmigration: Keep Your Characterization Intact 穿书：稳住人设不能崩 Useless Little Nobody百无一用小透明Ancient Romance292k WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue] [Book Transmigration] These days, it’s so easy for someone’s public persona to fall apart. A “nice guy” influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers was exposed as an animal abuser; a coworker known for being a “good husband” was caught cheating; even the male celebrity I liked, always seen as an innocent, boy-next-door type, was exposed for visiting prostitutes, and Jiang Xin immediately stopped being a fan... But she never expected that she would have to maintain a s 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is cunning and intelligent, constantly strategizing. Her micro-system is negligible.

34. 334 夏 Saint of Summer 夏圣 Horse Racing on South Mountain南山跑马Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsOngoing Heroes vie for supremacy, and a century of chaos engulfs the land. The Great Xia Dynasty unifies the Nine Provinces, while court rivalries stir up storms and the martial world shifts beneath a veil of intrigue. I was nothing but an ordinary young man. But when the world’s fortunes change, watch me reach out and overturn the order of heaven and earth, then lie across the land and bring peace to all. 21.6kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves

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    🔥🔥Book Summary: A century of chaos, the Great Xia Dynasty unified, turmoil raged in the imperial court and the martial world. A young man rises, stirring up the world, displaying his heroic spirit to pacify the land.🔥🔥

35. 335 重 Reborn to Win! The Red Sleeve's Scheme 重生中奖！红袖之谋 Little Deer Ya鹿丫儿Modern Romance660k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Strong Male Lead + CEO + Workplace Romance and Marriage + Business Rivalry + Urban Suspense] In her previous life, she won 800 million in the lottery, only to be betrayed by everyone and subjected to endless humiliation. Reborn, she vows that the people who hurt her won't get a single cent of that 800 million. She buys luxury homes and cars, letting those people look but never touch, until they’re sick with envy. She enjoys tea in the office and serves as a director. It’ 298Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    Modern Workplace Business Warfare

36. 336 月 Dreams Beneath the Moon in Huazhou 月落梦华州 Wu Tinglan梧听澜Ancient Romance374k WordsOngoing Don’t worry about the rating. [Desert Romance + Powerful Leads Who Save Each Other + Ensemble Political Intrigue + Hilarious Love Triangle] After a sudden raid by bandits, Gong Langyue, a princess of the Xiao Kingdom, is taken captive in the desert. Everyone assumes this delicate young woman from the Southern Dynasty won’t survive the winter. But she not only survives, she thrives, and even turns a group of women stranded on the grasslands into her own team. She may not be skilled in combat, 171Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    He pressed his most vulnerable throat against her palm: "Either kill me, or... Stay by my side forever."

37. 337 莫 Better Than the Clouds 莫若凌霄 Yue Guan月关Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Tang Congxin, an art school reject, unexpectedly arrives in a world ruled by an empress and becomes a fallen imperial grandson whose life is hanging by a thread. But even an abandoned child can aspire to greatness. A fallen imperial grandson should rise like a dragon. If my grandfather could be emperor, and my grandmother could be empress, then I, an abandoned child, can do it too. 27.2kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
38. 338 千 The Thousand Gates, 1989: The Reborn Never Walk into a Dead End 千门1989：重生者不入死局 Gu Lanshan 516顾阑珊516Urban246k WordsCompleted #Transmigration and Rebirth #The World of the Thousand Gates #Gambling Showdowns #Redemption of Human Nature #High-Stakes Plot #Hardcore Expertise #The Struggle Between the Upper and Lower Eight Generals He jumped off a bridge over gambling debts, only to be reborn as the King of the Thousand Gates. In this life, armed with peerless gambling skills, he navigates both the underworld and the legitimate world. A blood feud against his school, the code of the jianghu, and the demons of his past life 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good people read good books

39. 339 大 Snow Blankets the World, the Wind Carries the Blade 大雪满风刀 An Ren Dao Ruo Shan安仁道若山Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [No System, alternate history, political intrigue, a touch of cultivation, no mindless characters, no invincible heroes] A mysterious woman is imprisoned in the depths of the imperial jail. The first time jailer Yang Zhan met her, he cursed her, calling her shameless! From then on, she had a name... Bilian! 24.3kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves
40. 340 从 The March to War 从军行 Rain Falling in the Dust风尘落雨Historical5.6M WordsCompleted “Where is the Imperial Guard? Who dares ride with me across the battlefields of the northern desert and trample the Yanrong King’s tent beneath our horses?” A general in a red cloak sat astride his horse, saber in hand. “We will go!” the battle-hardened soldiers before him answered in unison. A boy from a small mountain village joined the army only to spare his family some taxes. All he wanted was to save enough money to marry his childhood sweetheart. As his military achievements mounted, he ro 24.8kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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    Reading in moderation is necessary to protect brain cells.

41. 341 双 Bound Together Across Two Lifetimes, We’ll Grow Old Together 双世缱绻，与君共白头 Dreamer Dadao爱做梦的大道Ancient Romance727k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who rise to greatness | Complete souls | Extreme contrast | Love across two lifetimes | Sweet romance and court intrigue] A modern married couple are reborn as babies in the Tianqi Dynasty. He becomes an iron-fisted Crown Prince, commands the Xuanhuo Army, and plots to industrialize the realm. She becomes a queen of commerce, controls trade routes along three borders, and holds the lifeblood of the people in her hands! Toward their enemies, he presides over the execution of t 5.4kReads8.1Score637Shelves

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    A story of childhood sweethearts and a loving couple for 55 years in their past lives, both protagonists are reborn, and the male lead is a UI designer. The plot is meticulously crafted (implementing new policies, court intrigue), with a delicate emotional arc (daily interactions, tender care in small details). Modern skills are applied (double-entry bookkeeping, design applications), creating a well-balanced blend of sweet romance, political intrigue, strong-willed co-governance, past-life bonds, a deeply affectionate time-travel story, and profound emotional entanglement with court politics.

42. 342 我 I Came from the Ninth Heaven 我自九天来 Disarmed Veteran卸甲老卒Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsOngoing An ensemble cast, political intrigue, passion, and war between nations. The world teems with heroes. Four great dynasties and thousand-year-old clans treat all living things as straw dogs. Though dust stains the young man's clothes, his heart remains fixed on the moon. 25.4kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves
43. 343 靠 Mr. Reliable Opens Pandora's Box with His Own Hands 靠谱先生，亲手打开潘多拉魔盒 Liang Ziyuan梁子渊Sci-Fi & Apocalypse528k WordsCompleted [Poor or rich, we’ll plunder the West and make the Dragon Kingdom prosperous. Modern city + technology + strategic alliances = a powerful nation and military.] On April 1, 2024, a call came in to the Meritorious Honors Awards Committee. “Hello, this is the Meritorious Honors Awards Committee.” “Hello! If I can restore our national borders to their shape during the Republic of China era, like a begonia leaf in autumn, could I be nominated for the Republic Medal?” “Uh, sir... this... uh... hmm... 273Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If I could increase the land area by 194 square kilometers and restore it to the shape of the autumn leaves and begonias from the Republic of China era, would I be nominated for the Medal of the Republic? This is the story of a Chinese entrepreneur and scientist who uses his own experience to influence the world, all for the sake of achieving a red miracle!

44. 344 退 You Asked to Break Off Our Engagement. Now That I'm Emperor, You're Begging to Get Back Together 退婚你提的，我当皇帝你又求复合 Long-Serving Swordmaster长工绝剑Historical5.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Ning transmigrates as an idle prince and hopes to live a leisurely life. But the old emperor, who has no heir, unexpectedly dies, and Xiao Ning suddenly receives an edict naming him the next emperor! Everyone knows him as a debauched, shameless, good-for-nothing playboy. But when Xiao Ning enters court, the whole realm is suddenly awakened to the truth! This young prince isn’t as simple as he seems! He is the sword-bearer of Luojian Mountain Manor, one of the realm’s three great sword manor 3.6kReads7.7Score314Shelves
45. 345 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 101Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    I highly recommend this short, time-travel, alternate-world novel with political intrigue. It strikes a perfect balance between humor and substance, featuring a vibrant ensemble cast, a fast-paced script-style narrative, a tight plot, meticulous attention to detail, and vivid imagery. It's morally sound and effective, free of simplistic humor, clichéd plot points, and high-tech gimmicks. Every word is handwritten, offering a refreshing and uplifting read. It's a truly sincere work.

46. 346 荒 A Dream of Flowers on the Wasteland 荒原百花梦 Flower Child Redheart花童红心Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The space-time universe, the Ark of Heaven, the Interstellar Alliance, the illusory realm: what kind of existence is the world we live in? From the ancient age of gods and demons, through the classical age of wandering heroes, to the modern age of technology, and finally the future age of artificial intelligence, the history of intelligent civilization seems to be a cycle... Will artificial life ever develop independent consciousness, gain a soul and intelligence, and ultimately replace intellig 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A high-IQ political intrigue novel, depicting the mastermind behind power struggles and strategic maneuvering. The characters' relationships are complex and nuanced, the logic is meticulous and logical, and the plot is full of twists and turns.

47. 347 落 A Life of Banditry? I'll Build a Legacy 落草为寇？我打造基业 Dancing Strokes跳动的笔画Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [Fantasy, transmigration, war, strategic conquest] He begins on the run, takes a mountain stronghold as his own, commands elite troops, conquers bandit camps, builds high walls, and gathers strength to save his mother. This is a world where humans, barbarians, and demons coexist, locked in endless warfare. Watch as the protagonist, Qin Lang, wields the Imperial Edict to summon the legacies of China's divine generals and mythical beasts, establishing a mountain domain in another world and buildin 2.9kReads8.4Score138Shelves
48. 348 司 Sima the Old Rogue 司马老贼 Tu Xuan土玄Historical895k WordsCompleted He is the gravedigger of Cao Wei and the founder of Western Jin. He is the “old rogue Sima,” and the last winner of the Three Kingdoms. Centered on Sima Yi, this novel unfolds a sweeping panorama of the late Han and Three Kingdoms era. Witness how he treads carefully under the suspicion of three generations of powerful rulers: Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui; how he and Zhuge Liang wage an ultimate contest of will and national strength at Mount Qi and the Wei River; and how, in his twilight years, 463Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    The novel embodies a brilliant fusion of profound historical knowledge and literary imagination.

49. 349 公 After the Princess Refused a Political Marriage, She Conquered the Empire 公主拒绝和亲后，称霸了江山 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance395k WordsCompleted [No rebirth or transmigration + powerful female lead + nation and family + court politics and ambition + light, stress-relieving power fantasy] Princess Chaohuang, daughter of the late crown prince, is deeply beloved by the emperor and the most exalted princess in the Kingdom of Xining. But the great clans consider her a thorn in their side and are constantly trying to drive her out. The daily question: Has Princess Chaohuang been kicked out of the Eastern Palace yet? Envoys from enemy states: W 323Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    A powerful woman strategizes for power, and everyone's career is under scrutiny—it's quite exciting.

50. 350 盲 The Blind Physician in the Capital: Schemes of the Imperial Court 盲医踏京：帝阙权谋录 Dong Wang Jinglan东往景澜Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted She is a blind physician with clear-sighted purpose, lying low for thirty years, waiting to stir up the treacherous imperial court. He is the supreme ruler, commanding all beneath heaven and mastering every scheme, yet somehow failing to account for his own heart. One fateful red thread binds her bloody vendetta at one end and his vast empire at the other. When her celestial eye sees through his game, it also reveals her own fate. A tragic romance that begins in manipulation and ends in deep 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Having read too many formulaic historical romance novels, this blind doctor's political intrigue really resonated with me. A blind but insightful female doctor seeking revenge encounters an emperor who, despite his cunning, is ultimately swayed by love. From mutual manipulation and exploitation to a tug-of-war of love and hate, they find solace and redemption in each other's wounds. There's no mindless romance; the court intrigue and palace intrigue unfold layer by layer, creating a palpable sense of destiny.

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