Wielding Power over the Court and Commanding the Army 权倾朝野，手握兵权

1. 101 西EN Western Fantasy: Your Majesty the Empress, I Am a Loyal Servant of the Empire 西幻：女皇陛下，朕是帝国忠臣啊 Writing Nonsense Like Crazy嘎嘎乱写Eastern Fantasy4.2M WordsOngoing [Farming]+ [Slow Burn]+ [Western Fantasy]+ [Multiple Races]+ [No System]+ [Conquest] After transmigrating to the Middle Ages, he became a nobleman named Field. He learned that women in this world could awaken as “Chosen Ones,” each with unique abilities and extraordinary beauty. Field hadn't even had time to celebrate before his useless father and beautiful stepmother sent him off to develop a blighted land full of poverty and monsters! Worse still, the entire empire, no, the entire world, was r 310.6kReads9.4Score19.3kShelves

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   They have already usurped the throne.

2. 102 我 I Lift Mountains and Carry Cauldrons in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Terrifying Yang Guang 我在隋唐拔山扛鼎，吓坏杨广 Big Sweet Potato大番薯Historical599k WordsCompleted Qin Yuan transmigrated into the chaotic Sui-Tang era. By chance, he obtained a System and began cultivating mystical arts that defied the natural order. According to its cultivation methods, he could gain the strength of dragons and elephants. He would show every hero of the Sui and Tang dynasties what it meant to overcome every technique with sheer strength. “What? Li Yuanba lifted a three-thousand-catty bronze lion statue?” “Bring me a five-thousand-catty one to warm up my legs!” When Qin Yuan 58.4kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

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   A 9-point book review is acceptable.

3. 103 臣 I Was Born a Commoner, So Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 臣本布衣，为何逼我称帝？ Jiangnan Scenery江南山水Historical3.6M WordsCompleted On the day he transmigrates, he gets three shocks in a row: he has an engagement, his fiancée isn’t pretty, and all six of his brothers-in-law are bandits. “How can you call them bandits? They’re the six mighty generals who followed me in founding the empire and ascending the throne!” 22.2kReads8.6Score2.2kShelves

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   These are all classics worth reading [smirk], good for passing the time [thinking]

4. 104 震 Shocking! The Demon Lord Is Actually My Mom? Time to Slack Off! 震惊！魔尊竟是我老妈，开摆咯！ Enforcer No. 007007号执法者Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a fantasy world, Lu Nianli became the heir to the Prince of Zhenbei of the Dafeng Dynasty. Born with a useless body and unable to cultivate, he was forced to become the dynasty’s number one wastrel, and obtained a Slacking Off System. As long as he slacks off, he can earn rewards: the world’s foremost intelligence agency, the All-Knowing Hall; the peerless assassins, the Six Sword Servants; the legendary sword, Heaven’s Question; the Snow Dragon Cavalry, renowned across 80.2kReads9.0Score10.7kShelves

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   A person with a patent leather skin.

5. 105 凉 The Tale of Prince Liang 凉王传 The Mountain Is Unharmed山无恙Historical1.9M WordsCompleted In the seventh year of Yuangeng, Zhao Beihuan, ruler of the Beichen dynasty that had unified the Central Plains, died of illness. The new emperor was young and had no firm foundation. He was surrounded by treacherous officials, while Prince Wuling, Li Lan, held the court in his grip. The officials lined their pockets, indifferent to whether the common people lived or died. Resentment spread through the land, and life was unbearably hard. The former forces of the Ten States of Qingxiang rose up i 8.7kReads8.5Score832Shelves

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   With absolute power and a mighty military, the Xiliang Iron Cavalry was unparalleled and the most powerful force in the land.

6. 106 大 The First Man of Great Wu: Starting by Conquering the Crown Princess 大武第一男人：从征服太子妃开始 Saucy Squid酱爆鱿鱼Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Li Xian transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a lowly attendant in the Crown Prince’s residence. He begins to make a name for himself in the struggle for the throne, catching the eye of the Crown Princess... 29.5kReads8.6Score2.9kShelves
7. 107 臣 I Was Born a Commoner 臣本布衣 Wu Liang Ye武梁耶Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Adapted into a comic-drama: Cast aside despite my great achievements, I build my own royal court] [Adapted into a short drama of the same name + I was once a commoner] [The emperor’s jealousy + never looking back + heading south to capture the dragon + immensely satisfying] Li Zhen transmigrates to an ancient continent! He assists the newly enthroned emperor of Dayu in bringing order to the court. But before his great undertaking is even halfway done, the emperor grows suspicious of him out of 22.5kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves
8. 108 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 3.7kReads7.7Score317Shelves
9. 109 我 I Play the Great Villain, Yet They Say They Love It! 我当大奸臣，她们竟说好喜欢！ On Truth论真Historical1.8M WordsCompleted He is the son of a corrupt official. Just after he transmigrates, his father, a notorious traitor, drops dead. The ministers celebrate, convinced that with the old scoundrel gone, Great Wei will finally see better days. Little do they know that the son is even more hateful than his father: he exploits aristocratic clans and ministers left and right, and even dares to bully the Empress Dowager! “Empress Dowager, please take off your clothes. I am the late emperor!” “Your Majesty is still young. T 874Reads7.2Score120Shelves

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   This novel is quite good. The protagonist inherits his father's position and becomes a powerful and ruthless minister, which is very satisfying to read.

10. 110 公 The Princess Is Spoiled and Willful, and the Cold-Faced General Defies His Station 公主娇纵，冷面将军以下犯上 Jiang Baofu江宝芙Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first and only love + intense push and pull + over-the-top pampering + fiercely possessive] [Willful, scheming little princess X cold, ruthless, calculating young general] Shen Ran didn't want to be sent off in a political marriage. On the journey back to the capital under Xie Yanli's escort, she thought up a hundred ways to make him let her go. Play the victim: No. Pretend to be sick: No. Act obedient: No. Seduce him: Yes. She realized Xie Yanli wasn't impossi 12.3kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves

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    That crazy general, powerful and influential, only loves the little princess! That's how bad people are; if they like something, they'll take it.

11. 111 开 The Prince of Zhen Nan From the Start, Signing In for the Snow Dragon Riders 开局镇南王世子，签到大雪龙骑 Chen-Zhu Confucianism陈朱理学Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Su Heng transmigrates to another world and becomes the heir to the Prince of Zhennan’s title. From the start, his father is murdered, and he is poisoned too. The imperial family can’t wait to bypass him and let an illegitimate son inherit the title. You’re jealous that the Prince of Zhennan’s residence has grown too powerful? You want to kill the horse once it’s done its job? Fine! If you show no mercy, don’t blame me for returning the favor. His sign-in System awakens. From the start, he signs 14.2kReads6.4Score639Shelves

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    This is really worth recommending.

12. 112 无 The Unrivaled Great Xia: Son, Your Imperial Father Begs You to Take the Throne 无双大夏：儿啊，父皇求你继位吧 Life Is Like Dust and Smoke人生如尘烟Historical517k WordsCompleted Zhou Yan transmigrates and, from the start, is drugged and framed into defiling a general's daughter. Fortunately, he binds to the Ultimate Lottery System, which can draw all kinds of historical figures and items. His first draw gets him the supreme general Lu Bu! The Xia Emperor later appoints him Prince of Xiliang and arranges a marriage for him. With the System, he heads to his fief in Xiliang and begins building his power. A draw gets him Dian Wei, the “Ancient Evil”! Lu Bu on horseback, Dia 8.4kReads8.6Score853Shelves

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    With immense power and military authority, the protagonist inherits his father's influence, becoming all-powerful and controlling. He acquires a system that allows him to obtain powerful equipment by angering the Empress, and also gains access to 100,000 troops. His skills in court amaze everyone, and he even wins over the Empress.

13. 113 争EN Contending for Supremacy: Summoning the Xiliang Iron Cavalry at the Start 争霸：开局召唤西凉铁骑 Hardworking Panda勤奋熊猫Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Lin Yi transmigrates to another world and becomes a prince's heir. There are no Four Books and Five Classics here, nor the Hundred Schools of Thought, but warfare rages on all the same. Dynasties rise and fall, ministers and nobles scheme, and heroes vie for control of the Central Plains. Fortunately, Lin Yi awakens a System and summons the fierce general Ma Chao and the elite Xiliang Cavalry from the Three Kingdoms era from the start. As long as he can win people over or beat them into submissi 25.3kReads8.9Score1.9kShelves

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    I'm a straightforward person, and this novel is a must-read for those who want to stay up all night—you absolutely won't be able to put it down. If you don't like it, feel free to "lecture" me with the book; my confidence is as strong as a city wall! Go read it now, and if you're not satisfied, come back and we'll settle things! 🍐🌷

14. 114 重 Reborn as a Powerful Official in the Liang Empire 重生大梁帝国当权臣 Little Jia Yun小小嘉鋆Historical90k WordsOngoing “General Wang Chen, my child and I are all alone. The Great Liang can only rely on you to keep the government running.” The anxious Empress Dowager pleaded with Wang Chen, who commanded a powerful army. “What's going on? That little brat of an emperor is actually a woman?” “Wang Chen, you control the imperial family and hold the government in your grip. You'll die a horrible death!” “Tch, you old fossil. The Great Liang would have fallen long ago without me.” Wang Chen, an officer from the speci —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These historical novels all feature protagonists who are powerful and ruthless officials, wielding immense influence over the court and commanding large armies; some are even the emperor's right-hand men.

15. 115 功 My Achievements Made the Emperor Fear Me, So He Tried to Kill Me. Why Regret It Now That I’m Gone? 功高震主要杀我，我走了你后悔啥 Premium Peanut Butter极品花生酱Historical588k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, Han Zi'an transmigrated into a time of chaos. He defended the borders, expanded the realm, and reformed the government at home. Over the course of ten years, he not only helped Ye Li ascend the throne, but also brought Qi back to the glory of its golden age. But Han Zi'an's outstanding achievements made the ruler feel threatened, bringing him a death sentence. With no other choice, he could only retreat into the mountains. Empress Ye Li thought that without a powerful minister hol 2.6kReads7.7Score224Shelves

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    The first book was exceptionally good; you'll definitely regret not reading it. The second book was recommended on Douyin (TikTok).

16. 116 一 The First-Rank Minister 一品权臣 Slay the Sun屠日Historical3.8M WordsOngoing Hua Ju transmigrates to the Song Dynasty of the Water Margin world and accidentally saves Emperor Huizong. From then on, he embarks on the path to becoming the power behind the throne. He roots out treacherous ministers, dismisses corrupt officials, puts down bandits, sweeps across the Liao, Jin, and Western Xia, and brings the surrounding peoples to heel. “I hereby appoint Hua Qing chancellor and commissioner of the Privy Council, placing him in charge of the government. From now on, all matter 12Reads8.6Score—Shelves
17. 117 建 Misty Rain in Jiankang: A Langya Lady's Survival Among the Great Clans 建康烟雨：琅琊女君的门阀生存录 Zhen Ji贞姬Ancient Romance268k WordsCompleted [Ruthless Archaeology PhD × Aristocratic Gentleman with Wei-Jin Elegance × Iron-Blooded Northern Commandery Protector General] Wang Xiwei, a double PhD in archaeology of the Six Dynasties from Nanjing University, was caught in a trench collapse and transmigrated to the Eastern Jin, during the reign of Emperor Ming. She became the legitimate daughter of a collateral branch of the Langya Wang clan, abandoned by the main branch. She opened her eyes to a death trap: her vicious stepmother had thrown 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book, take a look.

18. 118 末 The Wasteland's Withered Folk: I Defy the Mandate of Heaven 末世枯民，我逆破天道 Zhen Ji贞姬Sci-Fi & Apocalypse292k WordsOngoing Three hundred years after the disaster, Earth has become a hell of eroding bones. Bone-Eater Beasts roam the surface, while humanity huddles in underground fortresses beneath three iron laws. The withered folk are worth less than dogs. Shen Yan, a withered folk numbered 927, lives in the darkest corner of the fortress. His only wish in life is to protect his frail younger sister, Shen He. But when his sister’s name is carved onto the sacrificial list, he finds no help anywhere. His legs are brok 1Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 119 大 The Tang Dynasty's First Power Broker 大唐第一权臣 Bu Chen布尘Historical3.5M WordsCompleted In the sixth year of the Zhenguan era, the realm had only just found peace. Using a forged identity, Yun Hao arrived in Chang’an and became a Taoist priest at Xuandu Temple, where he met Princess Changle. From then on, Chang’an knew no more peace. He was a master of the Taoist faith whose prophecies never failed. He was a literary giant whose poems and verses were acclaimed throughout the capital! He was a powerful court official, equally skilled in civil and military affairs, with power to bloc 2.1kReads7.3Score170Shelves
20. 120 惊 Thriller Game: I Can Read the Memories of the Dead 惊悚游戏：我能读取亡者的记忆 Zhen Ji贞姬Mystery315k WordsOngoing At midnight, a survival horror game descended upon the world by force, dragging millions of people into death instances with fatality rates above 90%. An abandoned psychiatric hospital, a blood-red train trapped in a loop, a school haunted by silent, dead spirits... Every instance was the scene of an unsolvable, supernatural murder from the real world. The moment Lin Mo, an overworked office drone, was pulled into an instance, he awakened the only SSS-rank talent: Echoes of the Dead. By touching —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 121 大 The Great Ming’s Number One Treacherous Minister 大明第一奸臣 The Erosion Is Still Here风化依旧在Historical1.3M WordsCompleted At the end of the Ming dynasty, there were the vicious Qing armies, the shameless literati and officials, and the arrogant warlords and regional commanders. If loyal ministers and upright officials can't turn the tide, then let me, a treacherous minister, save the realm from collapse. 104Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 122 忆 The City of Memories: A Return to Order 忆城归序 Zhen Ji贞姬Mystery299k WordsCompleted In 2050, near-future China faces a civilizational crisis. AI is systematically altering ancient texts, historical nihilism is eroding the younger generation, and a sudden epidemic of memory loss has erupted nationwide. The Memory City, a prison of rules formed from humanity’s collective memories, has fully manifested. The Five-Element Sequence Lords occupy Memory City’s twelve prisons and the memory zones of nine ancient capitals. Through four evil laws, they pawn private memories, rewrite publi —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 123 穿 The Book Transmigrator Tears into the Reborn Woman, Even Ripping Out Her Hair Ornaments 穿书女手撕重生女，头花都扯掉了 Camellias and Wine茶花与酒Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted (Don’t worry about the rating. New books have few readers at first, but it will rise.) [A transmigrated woman takes on a reborn woman] [Fictional ancient setting, no need to nitpick] Gu Qingli transmigrated into a satisfying revenge novel about a woman reborn. She wasn’t the heroine, but the wicked supporting character who had killed her, and the first person the heroine would take revenge on after being reborn. Gu Qingli herself had been born into a political family. She was gentle, quiet, an 12.9kReads8.9Score996Shelves

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    The heiress, groomed for a wealthy family, transmigrates to ancient times, becoming a noblewoman. She learns she's entered a novel where her half-sister will be reborn to seek revenge on the original owner of the body who harmed her in her past life. However, the half-sister is not one to distinguish right from wrong. Although everything has changed thanks to the female protagonist's intervention, she remains resentful, jealous, and commits numerous evil deeds. The female protagonist, however, disregards her half-sister, letting her bring about her own destruction. From a young age, the female protagonist has secretly been striving for the throne, manipulating the court from behind the scenes as a woman, ultimately ascending to the throne. A satisfying read, showcasing the protagonist's strategic mastery and high intelligence.

24. 124 横 The Heavenly General Who Conquers Nations! And You Call Him a Daqian Playboy? 横扫诸国的天将军！你管这叫大乾纨绔？ How Many Springs and Autumns in This Life人世几春秋Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [Traditional Style] [Historical Fiction] [Alternate History] He traveled three thousand miles through battle, and once held back a million troops with a single sword! A legendary general in his past life, a spoiled young noble in this one. He only wanted to coast through life in comfort, but who could have guessed... His childhood sweetheart hates that he refuses to live up to his potential, the young emperor he swore brotherhood with trades wits with him, the era's greatest zither player calls 1.5kReads8.4Score107Shelves
25. 125 末 Doomsday: Starting Aboard the Snowpiercer 末日：从雪国列车开始 Swatting Mosquitoes in My Sleep睡觉打蚊子Urban213k WordsOngoing The main draw is thrills and laughs! What else? Maybe taking advice. It starts in the last train car, with ducks. What else? Pretty much everything. This dangerous and fascinating world 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who else disagrees?

26. 126 三 Three Kingdoms: The Hero of the Late Han Dynasty 三国之汉末枭雄 Clock钟表Historical768k WordsCompleted Qin Feng accidentally transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes an ordinary soldier under Han Fu. He makes a spectacular impression at the Battle of Hulao Pass. He drives Dong Zhuo out of the outskirts of Luoyang and expels Yuan Shao from Ji Province, as heroes across the Central Plains contend for supremacy. He trains an unparalleled army, builds superweapons, wins peerless beauties, recruits mighty generals, and gathers top strategists. Leading the northern cavalry, Qin Feng sweeps a 199Reads7.0Score—Shelves
27. 127 美 The Great American Novelist 美利坚大文豪 Finally Here at Last姗姗来迟啦Urban3.1M WordsCompleted In 1978, government-sponsored exchange student Xu Jinyan was mugged as soon as he got off the plane. Knocked unconscious, he was taken to the hospital by ambulance and left with a mountain of debt. To pay it off, he published The Pursuit of Happyness, Basic Instinct, The Shawshank Redemption, Schindler's List, Harry Potter, and The English Patient. In the blink of an eye, Xu Jinyan became America's hottest and most famous writer. After Hollywood bought the screenplays for The Pursuit of Happynes 19.4kReads8.0Score1.6kShelves
28. 128 我 I Only Want to Be a Eunuch, but You Insist I Become Emperor 我只想做太监，你们非要我当皇帝 Wen Tianyu问天羽Historical862k WordsCompleted [Alternate History + No System + Political Intrigue + Contest for Supremacy] Enter the palace and compete to please the princesses and consorts? With Great Zhou in turmoil, plot your way through court politics and improve life for the people? With the Four Barbarians eyeing the realm hungrily, ride into battle, conquer vast lands, and unite the Nine Provinces? Ning An had gotten ahead of himself. Right now, he was being held down in the castration room, watching helplessly as a sharp knife came 1.4kReads8.7Score131Shelves

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    It looks bad, I'll get hit.

29. 129 天 In This World, I Am Wang Lang 天壤之中，我就是王郎 Cold Crows at Chu Temple楚庙寒鸦Historical1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Eastern Jin dynasty, he becomes Wang Ningzhi, a man later generations will laugh at. He has little talent, yet marries Xie Daoyun, famed for her poetic gift and graceful bearing. This world is absurd, too. Huan Wen is copying Zhuge Liang's homework, Xie An is repeating Yin Hao's script, and everyone has their own schemes. Nobody takes the Sima clan on the throne seriously. Starting out as a renowned gentleman, he enters the treacherous court, becomes a strategist, ris 6.1kReads8.7Score500Shelves
30. 130 这 This Top Scholar Plays by His Own Rules 这个状元路子有点野 The Foundation of One's Life立身之本Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [Farming + imperial examinations + alternate history + lighthearted] My Parents Flipped the Table and Quit, So I Want to Take the Imperial Exams Too Just as Wang Xuezhou was about to reach the peak of his life, he transmigrated. The good news: in this life, his parents were loving, and his siblings got along. The bad news: the whole family was pinching pennies to fund his eldest uncle's studies. They had next to nothing and were living on coarse grain and wild greens. But before he could flip t 51.6kReads8.9Score6.4kShelves

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    😏😏 Absolutely amazing! My 10/10 masterpiece! 🤩🤩 A very good historical fantasy novel, the plot is gripping, the characters' emotions are delicate, and it's easy to empathize with them. 😜😜① The male protagonist is reborn into a poor farming family. His uncle is studying and the whole family supports him, while his own family is starving. His parents are fed up, so the protagonist makes empty promises. Watching this family of three throwing a tantrum, being both unreasonable and good at making empty promises, Old Man Wang wipes his face and reluctantly agrees to send the protagonist to school. Since that's the case, then let's soar like a roc, rising ninety thousand miles into the sky! Buckle up, the protagonist is going to take his parents flying!!!

31. 131 最 The Strongest Heir: One Thought Topples Imperial Power! 最强世子，一念覆皇权！ Tianxian Qiyang天羡七阳Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted A new emperor ascends the throne, but he is foolish and tyrannical. Treacherous ministers seize control of the court, and the nation grows weaker by the day! Foreign enemies watch hungrily from beyond the borders, while corrupt officials harbor wolfish ambitions at home. A century-old dynasty is on the brink of ruin! Who can turn the tide? A strange assassination leads the world to believe that the powerful heir apparent has been killed. Then the arrival of a princess from a fallen kingdom bring 1kReads7.2Score106Shelves

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    The protagonist wields immense power, commanding hundreds of thousands of troops.

32. 132 假 Fake Eunuch: The Female Emperor Has Lost Her Mind and Wants Me to Help with This 假太监：女帝疯了，让我帮这种忙 Chu Liuxiang楚柳香Historical110k WordsOngoing [Empress + feel-good power fantasy + hilarious melodrama] Ding Bianjiao transmigrates into the body of a young eunuch and goes undercover in the imperial harem of the neighboring Eastern Song kingdom. The empress sees through his disguise, and together they bring down the powerful minister Grand Commandant Wen... With the empress’s help, Ding Bianjiao gradually sets out on the path to restoring his kingdom and becomes an emperor who rules the world! 2Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 133 咸 The Idle Prince: Emperor? Not Even a Dog Would Want the Job! 咸鱼皇子：皇帝？狗都不当！ Rock Sugar Meets Cola冰糖撞可乐Historical967k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + multiple heroines + no brainless plot + no business ventures] [The book's trial run failed, so the original title has been kept. As a result, the story starts drifting away from the title midway through. Please forgive me, dear readers, and just ignore the title. The quality is still pretty good ╰(*´︶`*)╯] Zheng Yuan, an overworked office drone, woke up one day and found himself transmigrated to the Great Zhou, a dynasty that never existed in history. The good news: This Gr 10.5kReads8.2Score408Shelves

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    The protagonist inherits his father's power, controlling the court and wielding absolute authority. He unexpectedly acquires a system, which, by enraging the Empress, triggers a powerful attack, granting him divine gear and the command of 100,000 elite troops. In court, his eloquence astounds the officials; in his strategic maneuvers, his heroic spirit subdues the Empress. 😎

34. 134 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Begs Me to Start a Rebellion 大唐：李世民求我造反 Joy Throughout the Land天下乐Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Ke transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. He plans to use his skills as a motivational speaker to brainwash a loyal crew and keep his head down as an unremarkable prince. But eight years after transmigrating, he discovers that he brought along an entire national strategic reserve warehouse. So Li Ke throws caution to the wind. If he’s going to be a prince, he might as well be one who fears nothing and lives as freely as he pleases! First, he starts a newspaper to build his rep 156.4kReads9.5Score16.9kShelves

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    "Power Over the Court × Holding Military Power" perfectly matches!! ☆The first book is incredibly good. Returning with an armory is so satisfying. Slowly building up your own power, the protagonist is intelligent and not a saint. If you don't like it, please scold me [awkward laugh]. ☆The second book is the best in the series. The plot is good, the male lead isn't a saint, and it gets better the more you read. [Shy] The third book has a male lead who thwarts the enemy's schemes from the start. He's intelligent and uses his advantages to become powerful, gaining various beauties along the way. ☆The fourth book starts with him enjoying the company of beauties, but circumstances prevent him from doing so, so he has to become stronger. [Heart emoji] Xi Yao's recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

35. 135 乱 Iron Cavalry in a Chaotic World 乱世铁骑 Northern Fish北鱼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A nation's decline is never caused by foreign peoples; chaos in the court is the true root of a country's troubles. A top special forces soldier from Huaxia dies in a foreign land, only to transmigrate to another world and become the sixth prince of the Great Wu Empire. Yet this illustrious identity makes him the laughingstock of the entire Great Wu dynasty, mocked and ridiculed by all. 10.5kReads8.6Score965Shelves
36. 136 无 The Invincible Crown Prince 无敌皇太子 Namo Ya南無呀Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Adapted into the short drama Invincible Crown Prince, premiering November 20 at 9:00. Available to reserve now! Reborn as a disgraced crown prince, he acts outrageously every step of the way. He punches the chief ministers and kicks the general guarding the nation. The entire court is soon cowed into submission, while the princess of an enemy nation gives him flirtatious looks. Eunuch: “Your Highness, get out of that lover's embrace and come to court!” 3.7kReads8.6Score577Shelves
37. 137 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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    Historical masterpieces all feature characters who rise from humble beginnings as soldiers to become powerful generals who wield immense influence.

38. 138 我 I'm a Corrupt Official, Yet They Call Me a Loyal Minister! 我是贪官，她们却说我是忠臣！ Riding the Wind with Sword御剑乘风Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Liu Mubai transmigrates into a dangerous fantasy world. After ten years of diligent study, he places first in the imperial examinations in the first year of the Empress’s reign and activates the God-Tier Corrupt Official System. As long as he embezzles money, the System rewards him with power. To grow stronger, Liu Mubai becomes the Great Zhou Dynasty’s most corrupt official. On one hand, he conspires with ministers, takes bribes, breaks the law, and lines his own pockets. On the other, he uses 313Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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39. 139 让 You Asked Me to Police the Jianghu, So How Did I Become the Martial Arts Alliance Leader? 让你监察江湖，竟成了武林盟主？ Poor Scholars of the World天下寒士Male-Channel Fanfiction253k WordsCompleted [Simplified Martial Arts + Near-Invincible + System + Imperial Hound] Li Chenyuan transmigrated into a combined martial arts world as a newly appointed top scholar. From the start, he took Wei Zhongxian as his adoptive father, joined the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and awakened the Martial Arts Simplification System! Nine-Shao Tuning Sword = Listening to music? Lingbo Steps = Mountain climbing? Tianshan Six Yang Palm = Sunbathing? From then on, Li Chenyuan started living the lie-flat life, l 144Reads8.1Score—Shelves
40. 140 穿 Transmigrated to Great Yong, I Used the Japanese Invaders’ Weapons to Fight the Japanese Pirates 穿越大雍，我用鬼子的武器打倭寇 Young Ah Hui少年阿辉Historical114k WordsCompleted In the twenty-third year of the Yuanqi era of the Great Yong, the empire faces troubles at home and abroad. The Heli people in the north are sharpening their weapons and eyeing the Great Yong hungrily. The southeastern coast is plagued by Japanese pirates, the Cangtian Sect in the two Guang regions is stirring up the people and openly rebelling, and Zhao Wuji, the Heavenly Qin Overlord of the Central Plains, is defying the imperial court with an army of a million soldiers and civilians. Yet the 3Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 141 以 Proving the Dao Through Martial Arts: I Am the Human Race's Grand Commander 以武证道：我！人族大都督 Dou Dou Dou豆兜豆Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted The Heavenly Dao turns in cycles, the seasons change, and all things vie for supremacy. With the setting sun red as blood and corpses piled high all around him, Zhang Gu Chen drew his blade and looked in every direction. Across the vast lands, war raged beneath the heavens. The demons of the East still harbored treacherous ambitions, while the foreign tribes of the West had turned against us. The barbarians of the North raided year after year, and the Southern Beast Sea stirred restlessly. As th 6.7kReads8.8Score385Shelves
42. 142 悍 Rugged Soldier! From Conscription to Conquering the Central Plains 悍卒！从壮丁开始逐鹿中原 Da Long Xiong A大垄兄啊Historical3.0M WordsOngoing Tomato Search: Ember of the Nine Provinces. The comic adaptation is now online! (A print edition has been signed, so read on with confidence.) [Passionate Warfare] [Masterful Political Intrigue] [Decisive and Ruthless] [A Cast of Contenders] Transmigration is no everyday occurrence. Every step is fraught with deadly danger. Profitable ventures like brewing wine, making ice, and refining salt are all tied to political interests. You either become someone else's weapon, or take up a sharp blade of 205.5kReads8.5Score9.2kShelves
43. 143 游 Game Invasion: I Became Emperor Before the Players Transmigrated 游戏入侵：我称帝了玩家才穿越 Xiao Chu Still Hasn't Slept潇楚还没睡Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsOngoing [Transmigrating ahead of time + political scheming + dynastic power struggles + succubus + worlds merging] This book is also known as [I, the Empress's Fiancé, the Strongest Villain Behind the Scenes]. After waking up, Xia Chen finds himself logged into the mysterious game from his previous life ahead of schedule, starting out as the legitimate son of the Marquis of Zhendong. What? I have a younger brother named Xia Hao, who seems to have a mysterious bone inside him? It looks just like the lege 459.8kReads9.1Score46.7kShelves

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    The male protagonist wields immense power, working in places like the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and is decisive and ruthless.

44. 144 真 A Real Eunuch: From the Start, I Castrated Myself and Mastered the Sunflower Manual 真太监：开局自宫，满级葵花宝典 Big Tiger大脑斧Historical1.1M WordsCompleted With the Sunflower Manual before him, Li Yi swings his blade without hesitation! “It’s only an inch or two. Piece of cake!” Once you’ve removed the root of your troubles, drawing your blade comes naturally! After mastering the divine art, he establishes the Western Depot. Powerful figures “voluntarily” join the Western Depot! Second Supervisor Dongfang Bubai: “The sun rises in the east, and I alone remain undefeated!” Third Supervisor Cao Zhengchun: “Hero Guihai, Miss Haitang!” Fourth Commander 14.4kReads8.7Score956Shelves
45. 145 带 I Took a Super Mall on a Tour of Ancient Times 带着超级商场逛古代 Just Passing Through经过而已Historical3.4M WordsCompleted [Print edition published] [Complete] [Alternate History + Transmigration + Pocket Dimension + Modern Weapons + Power Fantasy + Farming + Lighthearted Comedy + Daily Life] No money? I can pull out anything from my pocket dimension and live off it for the rest of my life. You’re a grandmaster? Let’s see how many bullets you can withstand. Want to get stronger? I just need a sip of water from my pocket dimension. I punish thugs, kill villains, fleece the Japanese, and take on the West. Food deliver 33.4kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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    [Laughing][Shy][Pouting] This is truly one of the few divine novels. It's incredibly good, the main character has a wonderful personality, and it's not a mindless story. I really love it. It's rare to find a book that I can keep reading for so long. I highly recommend it.

46. 146 大 Great Ming: I’ve Given Up, and My Father Is Hu Weiyong 大明：摆烂了，家父胡惟庸 Ten Million Words一千万字Historical408k WordsCompleted Hu Qingyu returns to the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty and discovers that his father is the powerful minister Hu Weiyong, who will be executed along with his entire clan in just two years. With his life on the line, he'd better slack off and stay out of trouble. Hu Weiyong: “Son, our family is arranging a marriage alliance with Lan Yu.” Hu Qingyu: “Nope, I'm slacking off. I absolutely refuse to marry.” Hu Weiyong: “Son, Crown Prince Zhu Biao has specifically named you as one of his personal gua 38Reads6.9Score—Shelves
47. 147 爹 Dad, Stop Hiding and Come Out of the Mountains. You're Truly Invincible! 爹，别苟了出山吧，你真无敌了！ Dream-Chasing Little Kite追梦小纸鸢Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [Invincible] [Laying low] [Empress] [System sign-in] [Raising a daughter] [Everyone’s favorite] [One female lead] When your daughter roams the martial world, you fear she’ll get hurt! When your daughter becomes a big shot, she’ll have your back! My name is Chu Mo, an ordinary man. From the start, my wife and daughter had already left me. I planned to live out my life quietly in the mountains, but who could have guessed my daughter would sneak off to explore the martial world and make me out to b 36.1kReads9.0Score3.1kShelves
48. 148 太 As a Eunuch, My Title Is the Last Thing I Refuse to Give Up 太监的我：称呼是我最后的倔犟 The Past Is Smoke往事如烟Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Martial artists: “You eunuch dog, prepare to die!” Civil officials: “You eunuch dog, may you die a horrible death!” Princes and princesses: “You worthless cur.” As everyone hurls abuse at him, Li Huatian silently draws his sword. “Please call me Director Li. It’s the last bit of stubborn pride I have.” Commoners: “We don’t need heroes who go around righting wrongs. We just need a great man like Director Li.” Generals: “Give me ten military supervisors like Director Li.” Soldiers: “Director Li is 258Reads9.0Score—Shelves
49. 149 三 Three Terrible Fortune Sticks? This Daoist Will Defy Heaven and Change Your Fate! 三次下下签？贫道替你逆天改命！ Water Is Blue水是蓝色的Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy + Meme references + Satisfying power fantasy] Fang Yang transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a Taoist priest, invited to take part in a livestreamed variety show. Visitor: “Reverend, I can’t get over her. What should I do?” Fang Yang: “She’s bad luck for you!” Visitor: “Reverend, I found a huge tomb. Want to come with me?” Fang Yang: “No. I can’t handle those mechanisms.” Visitor: “What mechanisms?” Fang Yang: “The public security authorities!” Visitor: “Reverend, a 43.9kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves
50. 150 综 Wuxia Crossover: I Use the Jianghu to Shake the Imperial Court 综武：我以江湖动朝堂 Olive in Ink墨色橄榄Male-Channel Fanfiction2.7M WordsCompleted My name is Jiang Yin. I'm a wandering martial artist who takes jobs for pay. With a sword and a finger, I sweep through the martial world. Before I knew it, all my enemies were dead, while my friends were scattered across the land. 42.6kReads8.9Score3kShelves

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