Looking for a Story About a Highly Intelligent Prince Who Uses Strategy and Martial Arts to Secretly Build Up His Forces and Compete for the Throne 求皇子高智商，谋略，武功，暗中建立势力的争霸小

1. 51 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Fine Prince 大唐好贤王 The Six Arts of the Gentlemen君子六艺Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [Funny and Stress-Relieving + Fiery Battles + Alternate History + “A Loving Father and Filial Son” + Top-Tier Jokesters Teaming Up + No System, Just a Golden Finger + Deep Grandparent-Grandchild Bond] In an alternate universe, in another Tang dynasty, the blood of the Xuanwu Gate Incident stained the flagstones beneath the palace walls red, and a different legend of the prosperous Tang began! Li Kuan, the second prince raised by his grandmother, Empress Dowager Taimu, survived a brush with dea 55.3kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves

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   🔥🔥Book Synopsis: Li Kuan, the Prince of Chu of the Tang Dynasty, was born with the protagonist's aura. Memories of his past life flashed into his mind like lightning; divine power and shadowy assassins were his constant companions. He was destined to be no ordinary man. 🌿As a child, he led his brothers in countless mischiefs; as an adult, he discarded his bamboo pole, took up a horse spear, and vowed to conquer battlefields and subjugate all. 🌈🌈

2. 52 世 The Peerless Heir 世子无双 Black Hole黑洞Historical2.7M WordsCompleted On the night of his wedding, Prince Li Zhan is framed for assaulting the Minister of Works’ daughter and exiled to the borderlands for three years. “Father, you refuse to tell right from wrong!” “Elder brother, you’re slaughtering your own kin!” “When I, Li Zhan, return, all of Great Qi will kneel at my feet!” 153Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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   He possessed exceptional strategic acumen and commanded an army of a million.

3. 53 天 Maxed-Out Talent: I Make My Mark in the Martial World! 天赋拉满，我在武道世界显圣！ July Shooting Star七月飞星Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible from the start + ceiling-level combat power + emperor of a dynasty + powerful lead] Lu Chen transmigrates and is reborn. In this life, he's the fifth prince of the Great Yu Dynasty, blessed with terrifying comprehension and an exceptional constitution. While others are still fretting over how hard it is to reach the ninth level of the Azure Heaven Formula, he's already deduced further improvements to the technique, reaching the unprecedented eleventh level. While others are still str 67.9kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves
4. 54 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
5. 55 九 Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: The Good-for-Nothing Prince Is Banished to Beiliang from the Start 九子夺嫡：废物皇子开局被贬北凉 Little Beetle 339小小甲壳虫339Historical6.7M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Great Zhou dynasty, Li Xun became the unlucky, useless Sixth Prince. In the struggle for the throne among nine princes, he was marked as a loser from the very beginning. He was framed and exiled to the lands of Beiliang, yet his enemies still wouldn't leave him alone. After his golden finger awakened, Li Xun gained control of the Emperor's Support System and obtained terrifying power. Then he launched a powerful counterattack. When his enemies wouldn't let up, he simp 40.6kReads8.6Score3kShelves

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   It's all pretty good.

6. 56 武 The Seventh Prince of the Wu Dynasty 武朝七皇子 Leng Yao冷妖Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Also known as The Peerless Prince. A top literature student accidentally transmigrates into the body of the seventh prince of the Wu Dynasty, the most useless prince of all. He thought he could live the carefree life of a prince, but it turns out he can barely keep himself alive. The emperor despises him, and the crown prince wants him dead. So he has no choice but to... Compose Moon Reflected on the Second Spring and become the greatest musician in the Wu Dynasty! Build trade associations acros 58Reads7.7Score101Shelves
7. 57 携 Rising to Power with the Emperor’s Sister-in-Law, I’m Invincible Under Heaven 携皇嫂逆袭，我无敌于天下 Knowing How It Is知其然Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Li Chen transmigrates and immediately falls into a shocking conspiracy. His three elder brothers died fighting for their country. A powerful court official falsified the battle reports, pinning all the blame for the defeat on me and planning to take my head to stabilize the court. Just as I'm about to be sentenced to death, three secret letters from my brothers arrive in the hands of my three sisters-in-law, the emperor's widows. A woman general from a family of military commanders who once foug 2.1kReads8.6Score268Shelves

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   After my elder brother's death in battle, I inherited the lives of three imperial sisters-in-law, each possessing unparalleled beauty and charm. My eldest sister-in-law, Mu Ying'er, is a daughter of a military family, wielding a red-tasseled spear with unmatched skill! My second sister-in-law, Murong Xian, is a peerless healer, her miraculous healing touch bringing the dead back to life. My third sister-in-law, Yu Qingshuang, comes from a prestigious family, is exceptionally intelligent, and has amassed a fortune from across the land! They are all exceptionally talented and stunningly beautiful. And yet, I am the one they all vie for their affections! (Read the main text)

8. 58 摆 I Slacked Off Too Hard, So My Sect Sold Me Off to Marry the Empress 摆烂太狠，我被师门卖给女帝联姻 Nan Mengxuan南梦轩Eastern Fantasy748k WordsCompleted [One heroine + everyday romance + xianxia court politics + mutual devotion + older woman/younger man romance + unrivaled genius] Du Heng is the indolent senior apprentice brother who slacks off every day in his sect. One day, a letter from the eldest princess of the Da Luo Dynasty, who governs in the emperor's stead and is known as the future empress, led the sect leader to hastily sell him off as a marriage-alliance candidate. Du Heng likes peace and quiet and doing nothing, so he was completel 6.1kReads9.1Score536Shelves
9. 59 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting with the Assassination of Dong Zhuo 三国：从杀董卓开始 Changshui Commandant长水校尉Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Liu Xie becomes the Son of Heaven at the end of the Han Dynasty, with the strongest Emperor System at his side. See how he outsmarts and battles the warlords amid the chaos of the age, commands the world by day, rests in the arms of beauties by night, and watches the tides of fortune turn with a smile as he becomes a carefree emperor. 294Reads7.1Score106Shelves

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   These books, the first three with scores of 9 or higher, are highly recommended!! [Top Post] The first book: The son of a prince, with top-tier combat talent and exceptional intelligence, overthrows a tyrannical emperor amidst the ups and downs of history, establishes the Yuanwu Empire, achieves hegemony, sweeps across the Three Kingdoms, destroys the Western Regions, and dominates the distant seas. The second book: Transmigrating into the body of a useless prince, staying away from royal intrigue, building power, only wanting a tiny bit of self-protection [Smirk]. The third book: Transmigrating into the body of an emperor, but on the eve of the Jingkang Incident, he's about to die? The male lead definitely doesn't want to die, so only traitors and rebels can die!! The fourth book: Reborn as a deposed crown prince, arrogantly ruling the court, a satisfying read!! The fifth book: Transmigrating into the body of Emperor Liu Xie of the late Han Dynasty, starting with a scheme to lure and kill Dong Zhuo, beginning a moment that changes the history of the late Han Dynasty!! [Please Follow][Top Post]

10. 60 九 The Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: From the Start, I Rebel with My Imperial Brother’s Head 九龙夺嫡：开局提皇兄人头造反 Little Flying Pig from the Mountains山里小飞猪Historical211k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Great Yan Dynasty, Yan Xun becomes the useless Sixth Prince, a vassal prince of Beiliang Province. From the start, the Fifth Prince marches an army right to his doorstep. With the enemy at his gates, Yan Xun awakens a golden finger and makes a spectacular comeback! He personally kills his Fifth Imperial Brother from the start, launching a rebellion then and there! Taking full control of his fiefdom, Beiliang Province, Yan Xun proceeds cautiously, expands his army, i 4.6kReads—Score335Shelves
11. 61 赶 You Banished Me to My Fief, So I Rebelled with the Prince of Beiliang 赶你去封地，你竟带着北凉王造反 Little Flying Pig from the Mountains山里小飞猪Historical3.1M WordsOngoing [Alternate World] [Feudal Prince] [Summoning] [Rapid Army Expansion] [Conquest] [Comedy] [Revenge] After transmigrating to the Great Yan Dynasty, Xiao Jing becomes the useless Third Prince in everyone's eyes. From the start, he is framed by a treacherous villain and exiled to the bitterly cold Qinzhou, where he is made Prince of Qin! Fortunately, Xiao Jing awakens his golden finger and immediately summons Huo Qubing and ten thousand elite Han cavalry! With swift, decisive action, he takes contro 93.2kReads8.0Score6.7kShelves
12. 62 运 Building a Dynasty: Rising to Power After Being Sent to the Fiefdom 运朝：从就蕃后开始崛起 Masked Swordsman蒙面侠客Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsOngoing [Fantasy · System · Summoning · Imperial dynasty building · Conquest · Emperor] Ying Chen transmigrates to a fantasy world and becomes the sixth prince of the Great Qin Dynasty... At the age of eighteen, the princes of the Great Qin Dynasty must leave the capital to govern their own fiefs. Fortunately, the System awakens just days before Ying Chen is due to depart... “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the Eternal Divine Emperor Art!” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained o 20.5kReads7.7Score1.2kShelves

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    These few are okay.

13. 63 大 The Second Prince of the Hongzhi Era of Great Ming 大明弘治家的二皇子 Tang Dynasty Yanzu大唐彦祖Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Little one] [Growing up] [Slow-paced] After transmigrating to the Ming dynasty, Zhu Houwei grows from a human pup into a young man, witnessing the grandeur and turmoil of the Hongzhi era. He sees the suffering of the common people and the unfair tax burden, as well as land being consolidated while the wealthy feast behind red gates. Hongzhi Emperor: Houwei, you're steadier and cleverer than your brother, and more learned and capable, too. You must do your best to assist your elder brother in th 14.2kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves
14. 64 逆 Defying Fate: The Useless Prince Becomes an Eternal Emperor 逆天改命，废物皇子，成千古一帝 Elegant Beauty秀逸佳人Historical246k WordsCompleted Liu Yi wakes up, having transmigrated with all of humanity's accumulated knowledge. He's a prince, but his fief is the worst of them all, and he could be killed at any moment by neighboring enemies. He's the fourth prince of Nanliang, born from the emperor's drunken night with a palace maid. He's suffered from a brain ailment since childhood and is nicknamed “Four-Fool.” No one cares about him… and no one knows his soul has been replaced. He will use his wisdom and courage to uncover the scheme 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Heart][Heart][Heart] A prince, exiled to a desolate fiefdom, rises up to save the world, slaughters those who deserve to die, destroys kingdoms destined for destruction, and ultimately becomes an emperor for all time. The writing is superb, with all sorts of political intrigue and scheming. 💥💥💥

15. 65 枌 The Grass and Trees of Fengyu Grow Tall 枌榆草木长 Ni Ergou倪二狗Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication: ensemble cast + rival nations vying for supremacy + political intrigue and strategy + patriotism and national pride + original poetry + memorable supporting characters] [This is a fictional setting, and some historical references should not be taken as fact. This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The plot is carefully developed, the logic is rigorous, and the cast and scope are large. There is no System or golden finger. There are no brainless villains or c 24.7kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    It requires a certain amount of patience, but this is definitely a good book.

16. 66 穿 Transmigrate into a Book: The Crown Prince Is Suspected and Framed, So I Go Crazy on the Spot 穿书太子被猜忌陷害，我当场发癫 Wu Liang Ye武梁耶Historical864k WordsCompleted This book has been adapted into a short drama. After my father the emperor grew suspicious of me, I chose to rule the world. Suspected despite being the crown prince, I chose to become a bandit. Reborn as a cannon-fodder crown prince who was framed, I threw a tantrum on the spot. [Father and son turn against each other + unhinged crown prince + face-slapping + ruthless kills + exhilarating thrills + going crazy] Li Yi transmigrates into a political intrigue novel as the crown prince, bringing al 14.3kReads8.7Score925Shelves

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    This has a system, its main feature is brute force overcoming all methods, and it's certainly exhilarating. If you trust me, you can check it out. [Explore]

17. 67 全 Global Ghostmasters: There Are Hundreds of Millions of Ghosts Inside Me 全球御鬼：我的体内有亿只鬼 Tianzhuo Huazi天卓华子Mystery2.7M WordsCompleted [Looting bamboo shoots + ghostly resurgence + ghost taming + one female lead + comedy = 100,000 new words every week?] The comic of the same name, Global Ghost Tamer: I Have Hundreds of Millions of Ghosts Inside Me, is now available on Fanqie. Lin Mo was playing games in class when he transmigrated to a parallel world overrun by ghosts. With the worst talent of all, he unexpectedly gained the Defense-Breaking System. As long as he could make a ghost lose its composure, he could force it into a c 71.9kReads9.4Score9.8kShelves

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    The first book is about princes vying for the crown prince position; the protagonist is intelligent and quite interesting. The main plot of the second book is: "The protagonist is the crown prince or heir to a country—I forgot the name, abbreviated as A. Because its high-end military forces were repairing near a barrier, the Zhou country destroyed A with all its might. The subsequent story is about the protagonist destroying Zhou and, together with his enemies, building his own army to protect the world (because A's founding principle was to protect time and prevent the world from being taken over by ghosts)."

18. 68 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 519.6kReads9.7Score67.5kShelves

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    This is the book for those vying for the throne among princes! The protagonist, a high-IQ individual, secretly plots his schemes. The setting of a post-apocalyptic divine path is novel. Deceptive scenarios are solved entirely through brainpower. Every chapter has unexpected twists and turns, making it impossible to put down.

19. 69 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score178.8kShelves
20. 70 太 The Crown Prince Is Ferocious: The Useless Prince Is Actually a Peerless Dragon 太子凶猛：废物皇子竟是绝世强龙 Splendor Fading in the Dark of Night暗夜繁华落尽Historical671k WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Great Feng Dynasty and becomes its third prince! Just then, the crown prince is deposed. The empire is in turmoil: barbarians slaughter the border garrisons outside, while vassal kings watch like hawks within. The Great Feng Empire is on the brink of collapse. To preserve the Great Feng dynasty, Guo Tianyi resolutely demands the crown prince’s position from the start. “I will forge a different Great Feng, one of incomparable splendor.”, Guo Tianyi 363Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    🍾①Never seek peace. If we do this now, how much will we have to give them to satisfy them if they offend us again?🍾②Transmigrated into a novel world, recalling the impending suppression, a bad start indeed. Never mind, just do it.

21. 71 逍 The Carefree Crown Prince 逍遥太子传 Yan Shisan烟十叁Historical5.0M WordsCompleted + [Alternate world] + [Lighthearted] + [No angst] + [Wildly satisfying] + [No System] Ye Xun transmigrated. From the start, he was the Crown Prince of Great Xia, but unfortunately, he had already been deposed. Still, Ye Xun had no lofty ambitions. He only cared about money. All he wanted was to be an idle prince, indulging in wine and women and resting his head on a beauty’s lap. But things didn’t go as planned. Ye Xun had no intention of stirring up trouble again, yet he w 36.9kReads9.0Score3.8kShelves

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    This is a fictional historical story set in ancient times. The male protagonist is intelligent and spends his entire life as the crown prince, but he wields more power than the emperor. He is highly skilled in martial arts, infrastructure, inventions, and the manufacture of firearms. He conquers the world and is accompanied by beautiful women.

22. 72 我 I, Heir of Beiliang, Urge My Father to Rebel from the Start! 我，北凉世子，开局就唆使父王造反！ Let's Have Barbecue Together一起吃烧烤Eastern Fantasy766k WordsCompleted Chu Chen, a modern high school student, unexpectedly transmigrates to another world and becomes the only son of the Prince of Beiliang, who commands an army of five hundred thousand! He also obtains an ancient Dragon Soul Ring that can summon legendary generals and scholars from throughout China's history! What? The crown prince wants to join forces with Beiliang to force the emperor to abdicate? The emperor is offering Beiliang rewards in exchange for its support? Sorry, but Beiliang commands a 260Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 73 无 Infinite Fusion: My Bonded Gu Have All Become Immortals 无限融合，我的本命蛊都成仙了 The Bearing of a Sixty-Year-Old Hall六十岁殿堂之姿Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsCompleted A bloody catastrophe shattered a dynasty that had ruled for a thousand years. Li Yuan, its sole surviving prince, concealed his identity and fled to the southern frontier, where he joined the Gu Master lineage and unexpectedly awakened a Gu-Insect Synthesis System. Lords from every corner of the land, demons and monsters, and the various martial-world factions were all looking for him. They wanted to use his bloodline as the key to unlock the Martial God treasure left behind by the founding empe 93.8kReads9.0Score11kShelves

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    A bloodbath shattered a thousand-year-old dynasty, and the sole survivor, the young prince Li Yuan, fled to the southern border under an assumed name and joined the lineage of Gu Masters, unexpectedly awakening a Gu worm synthesis system. Before becoming invincible, the constant conflicts among various warlords and the grudges and feuds of the martial world were irrelevant to a mere Gu Master.

24. 74 帝 The Empire's Turmoil: The Sixth Prince's Comeback 帝阙风云：六王子的逆袭 Dark War in the Black Sea黑海暗战Historical444k WordsOngoing Yuan Tai transmigrates into the Tianyuan Dynasty as its useless Sixth Prince. From the start, the Third Prince frames him as a remnant of the former Crown Prince’s faction. He can’t take it anymore, so he kicks the Third Prince right where it hurts. “I just want to quietly build up my strength. Why does everyone keep trying to bully me?” Years later, standing beneath the gates of the imperial capital with countless troops at his command, Yuan Tai says just that. Third Prince: “Sixth Brother, you —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist, Juejuezi, is intellectually superior throughout the story. Starting as a seemingly useless sixth prince, he continuously expands his power. Ultimately, he awakens to rule the world and enjoys the company of beautiful women. The author's writing is excellent and doesn't lower your intelligence; highly recommended. (Harem + Power Struggle + Strategic Battles + Thrilling Read + Starting as a Useless Prince)

25. 75 大 Great Qin: From the Start, I Annihilate One Hundred Thousand Xiongnu 大秦：开局覆灭十万匈奴 Ode颂歌Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Zhao Chen was reborn in the Qin Dynasty. After activating the Sign-In System, he guarded the ancestral lands of Great Qin for fifteen years, starting at the age of three! “First year of sign-in: received the Peerless Inheritance!” “Second year of sign-in: received Yuhuatian and three thousand members of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!” “Third year of sign-in: received five thousand Imperial Guards!” “...” Fifteen years later, with the Imperial Guards spread across the land, an imperial decree sum 782Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Having volunteered to guard his ancestral land from a young age, the protagonist began developing his power using a system, strategizing for the future. When alien races threatened his territory, the protagonist began to reveal a glimpse of his own strength.

26. 76 独 He Dotes on His Concubine? I'll Enter the Eastern Palace and Marry the Ailing Crown Prince Instead 独宠外室？我入东宫转嫁病弱太子 Writer's Block文荒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Published as "Love Takes You into His Heart", available on Taobao, Douyin, and Pinduoduo] [Palace and household intrigue + reborn revenge + devoted husband] In her previous life, Shen Ruoxi devoted herself to marrying Prince Qi, Murong Yu. At home, she exhausted herself managing his household; outside, she knelt and begged her father and brothers to help him ascend the throne. She even gave up her place as his princess consort to please him, willingly becoming a concubine. She gave him everythi 20.9kReads9.3Score4.5kShelves

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    All of them are quite good, but I'd recommend the second one. It's a power struggle novel, while the other three are more palace intrigue-oriented.

27. 77 大 The Great Dao Crucible: From the Start, a Prince's Heir Plots to Seize the Throne 大道熔炉，开局王府世子谋夺帝位 Deadly Key绝命密钥Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing The spiritual energy of the Desolate Domain has dwindled to its lowest point. The four great dynasties stand opposed, while sects and demonic cults stir restlessly. The great martial clans await the arrival of a golden age, while ambitious schemers have already begun plotting in secret. The old emperor is considering passing down the throne. He plans to hold a bloody trial to choose the strongest royal heir, recalling his princes from the battlefield and giving his grandsons hope as well. Just a 6.3kReads8.2Score399Shelves

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    A book on political intrigue and strategic thinking.

28. 78 说 I Was Supposed to Be a Laid-Back Prince Consort, but You Became a Land Immortal 说好当闲散驸马你竟成了陆地神仙 Jasmine in Winter冬日里的茉莉Historical503k WordsCompleted Li Guanqi, a top big shot of the twenty-first century, transmigrates to ancient times after an accident and becomes the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo, a family with immense power at court. He is known as the greatest wastrel under heaven. Everyone mocks him as useless and uneducated, never realizing that he possesses an incredible golden finger. He originally planned to lie flat, spend his days cockfighting and walking dogs, and enjoy music and theater, living the good life he never had in his pre 117.7kReads7.6Score5.5kShelves

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    This is great, a new book! [Cool]

29. 79 壶 Hu Xiaotian 壶笑天 Mutual Love郎情妾意Historical489k WordsCompleted Yang Yu dies alongside drug lords at the border and transmigrates to the Sui dynasty, into the body of the useless heir of the Prince of Zhenbei! He wants to be an idle young lord, but there are always petty troublemakers pushing him to grow stronger! Breaking off an engagement? Fine, but I’m the one breaking off my engagement to you, Liu Wanqing! From a useless young lord to taking command of 200,000 Zhenbei troops, inventing all sorts of things from the twenty-first century, and opening a brot 105Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Prince Yang Yu of Zhenbei, you have expanded the territory of the Great Sui Dynasty and established unparalleled achievements. Now, I bestow upon you the Third Princess Chen Ruyan in marriage. I hope you will not become arrogant because of your merits. Who is this Third Princess Chen Ruyan, renowned throughout the land, skilled in both literature and martial arts, and possessing unparalleled beauty?!

30. 80 开 From the Start, in a Wheelchair, with Four Poisonous Strategists Helping Me Become Emperor! 开局坐轮椅，四大毒士助我成皇！ Nine-Star Magician九星魔术师Historical649k WordsOngoing [No System] + [ruthless and decisive] + [no harem] + [no naive do-gooder] Assassinated from the start, he is left crippled. The Four Great Poisonous Strategists appear to assist him. A hidden dragon stirs in the depths, as eight princes contend for the throne. The victor becomes emperor; the defeated die. The Xiongnu threaten from the north, and numerous kingdoms lie to the west. Three kingdoms stand in a tripartite balance, until one unifies the realm. This is an alternate-history novel, filled —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book was a bit short, but the third one was amazing.

31. 81 八 The Eight-Year-Old Blind Imperial Grandson Crawls Out of the Ming Tomb from the Start 八岁瞎眼圣孙，开局爬出大明皇陵 The Great Sage of Hetao河套大圣爷Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (The author has already completed a million-word novel, so readers can dive in with confidence. Political intrigue + a story of loving grandfathers and filial grandsons + a tale of conquering the world. Zhu Yuanzhang is ruthless in the early stages, and the protagonist becomes ruthless later on. Readers who dislike saintly do-gooders or people who argue for argument's sake may want to steer clear!!!) Zhu Xiongying, the eldest legitimate grandson of the Ming dynasty and Zhu Biao's eldest legitima 33.5kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves
32. 82 最 The Strongest Crown Prince 最强大皇子 Roar of the Dragon and Tiger龙虎啸Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [Alternate history + wish fulfillment + high energy + political intrigue + no System] Zhao Zheng transmigrated by accident and became the eldest prince of Zhao. He should have been the most privileged heir in the world, living in boundless splendor. But from the start, he became a prisoner. Falsely accused, bullied, powerless, and marked for death! Faced with this miserable predicament... Zhao Zheng's answer was simple: Don't back down. Fight! Since others were plotting so desperately to kill hi 391Reads8.3Score112Shelves

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    * *I, the Strongest Prince, Released from Prison to Rule the World!* The protagonist, Zhao Zheng, transmigrates into the body of the eldest prince but is unjustly imprisoned. After his release, he uses his extraordinary strength and wisdom to rise against all odds, suppressing evil spirits and overcoming obstacles to write a legend. A thrilling and exhilarating novel not to be missed. * *Forced into Officialdom: I Use My Mind to Scheme for the World!* Originally desiring a carefree life, he is forced into officialdom by circumstances. The protagonist uses his cunning as a sword, navigating the treacherous officialdom, scheming for the world's future. Watch as he turns the tide and achieves extraordinary dominance. * *Please, Lay Down Your Armor!* After the flames of war, the hero faces the choice of retiring to a life of leisure. However, the changing situation forces him to don his armor once more. The gripping plot showcases the hero's passion and helplessness, interpreting a unique sense of patriotism. * *The Strongest Sixth Prince in History* The sixth prince, initially out of favor, rises to prominence in the cruel court intrigues through his exceptional wisdom and courage. He overcame numerous obstacles to become the strongest in history, creating a thrilling and legendary comeback story.

33. 83 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 7.5kReads9.0Score714Shelves
34. 84 封 One More Soldier for Every Second of Land: The Empress Begs Me to Stop Rebelling 封地一秒涨一兵，女帝跪求别造反 Xia Xiao Qiu夏小秋Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [Not Pure Wish Fulfillment, More of an Ensemble Cast] In the Great Qian Dynasty, Qin Ze transmigrates into the son of the mighty General Huwei. The empress uses him and casts him aside, stripping him of his military power and granting him the barren, perilous land of Beiliang as his fief. Just before entering Beiliang, Qin Ze awakens the Supreme Lord System. It automatically grants him one point every second, which he can exchange for people, food, military supplies, troops, and generals. Using 15.3kReads8.6Score1.9kShelves

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    Sisi is here to recommend some books! 🤓🤓🤓 The first book features a protagonist who transmigrates and gains a cheat-like ability to become a powerful figure skilled in both literature and martial arts, wielding immense power and leading historical generals to conquer the world amidst chaos. 😎 The second book has a protagonist facing a life-or-death situation at the start. To survive, he must utilize his past life's experiences to train elite troops, improve strategies, and gradually ascend to the throne. 😉 The third book features a protagonist who relies on a cheat-like ability to summon warriors at a rate of one per second, accumulating strength and eventually unleashing it when he possesses a million armored and armed soldiers—a moment to steal the day! 😍 🥺🥺🥺

35. 85 重 Reborn Prince: My Secret Plans Rule the Realm 重生皇子，我幕后布局权倾天下 Beauty in My Arms红颜入怀Historical107k WordsOngoing [Prince] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Political Schemes and Court Intrigue] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Mastermind at Work] + [Overpowered Wish Fulfillment] + [Subverting the Usual Tropes] He gets hit by a car just for helping an old lady cross the street? Su Yi opens his eyes and discovers he has transmigrated, becoming the second prince of Great Qian. He was even born into this world? What? You say being a prince is a high-risk profession? Crown Prince: “Little Brother Yi, just cause all the trou 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book is super good.

36. 86 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 497.6kReads9.7Score72.9kShelves
37. 87 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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    The war scenes are depicted with exquisite detail and realism; the brotherhood is exhilarating; and the strategic battles between various factions are a rare gem from Tomato (the author).

38. 88 登 I Was Given a Fearsome Marshal on My Coronation, and I Built an Immortal Dynasty by Summoning 登基就送不良帅，我靠召唤建仙朝 Bingtang Hulu冰棠胡卢Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing [System + Summoning + Emperor + Invincible + Authoritarian + Ruthless] After transmigrating into a fantasy world, Li Taicang becomes the son of the emperor and the former empress. Because of his sensitive status, he has no choice but to keep a low profile and stay out of sight. Yet before his death, his father passes the Imperial Jade Seal to him. In an instant, Empress Ye, his brothers, and the aristocratic clans and sects all turn their attention to him. His best possible fate is to be impriso 68.9kReads7.2Score7.8kShelves

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    [System + Summoning + Emperor + Invincible + Overbearing + Decisive in Killing] [Attention] Transmigrating to a fantasy world, the male protagonist, Li Taicang, becomes the son of the emperor and the former empress. His sensitive identity forces him to live a secluded life and keep a low profile. However, before his death, his father bequeaths the Imperial Seal to him. Instantly, the current empress, his brothers, and all the powerful clans and sects turn their attention to him. His best fate is to be imprisoned until death. Unexpectedly, at this moment, he awakens the All-Heavens Conquest System! He starts with a century of cultivation and summons the notorious general Yuan Tiangang! From then on, he begins to summon Zhuge Liang, Zhang Liang, Han Xin, Xiang Yu, Huo Qubing, Yue Fei… Overnight, he transforms from the most useless prince into the most powerful…

39. 89 大 Great Tang: A Million Private Soldiers, Li Er, Do You Regret It? 大唐：私兵百万，李二你后悔了吗 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical4.2M WordsOngoing [Feudal Prince] [System] [Comedy] [Conquest] After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty as Li Ke, the third son of Li Shimin, he is framed by Zhangsun Wuji and forced to take up his fief in Yizhou ahead of schedule. His status is awkward, he has no one to rely on, and he is nearly at the end of his rope. At the crucial moment, Li Ke awakens a System that uses fortune to summon civil officials and military generals to fight for him. Faced with the arrogance of the Crown Prince's faction, Li Ke summ 24.2kReads8.5Score1.6kShelves
40. 90 开 From the Start, I'm in a Wheelchair! In the End, I Become Emperor 开局坐轮椅！最后当皇上 Nine-Star Magician九星魔术师Historical337k WordsCompleted "No System"➕ "No saintly protagonist"➕ "No harem"➕ "Decisive and ruthless" “Don’t, Imperial Brother, I was wrong!” “Waaah, don’t break my legs!” His legs are broken from the start, leaving him with no choice but to use a wheelchair. A hidden dragon lies in the depths, biding its time for eight years. Eighteen iron cavalrymen, appearing without a trace and vanishing without a sound. Eighteen steeds of blood and sweat, clad in black armor and carrying bows. Eighteen curved blades, iron masks, and 695Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    Starting with a broken leg and confined to a wheelchair, he spends eight years in hiding, eventually seizing the throne and dominating the world. This book has no system, no Mary Sue characters, and features a protagonist with sharp intellect and decisive ruthlessness. Those who are easily frightened should not read; the story gets increasingly exciting as it progresses.

41. 91 大 Tang Dynasty Supermarket: From the Start, Spicy Latiao Makes Li Shimin Cry 大唐超市：开局辣条辣哭李世民 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical1.3M WordsCompleted In the seventh year of the Zhenguan era, there was a shop in Chang'an called the Great Tang Supermarket. It was packed with people, and its doors were always busy with countless nobles and officials coming and going. There was Li Shimin, who burst into tears after eating a spicy snack; Cheng Yaojin, who cracked his head open trying to get a packet of hot pot base; and Princess Changle, who couldn’t sleep all night over a face mask. Every new product brought out a fresh craze, and the shopkeeper 17.9kReads8.4Score1.4kShelves
42. 92 我 I Open a Supermarket in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐开超市 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lin Shen transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and gets bound to a divine-level supermarket System. He opens a supermarket in Chang’an, and his very first customer is Princess Changle. With the System’s help, Lin Shen quickly makes a name for himself in the Tang Dynasty. Princess Changle: “Boss, I’ll take all the lipstick you have. You can give the matches to my father.” Princess Chengyang: “If I call you a good big brother, will you give me a few boxes of chocolate?” Li Er: “I’l 6.9kReads8.5Score476Shelves
43. 93 亲 The Prince's Legitimate Son, with China's Greatest Heroes at My Back 亲王嫡子，我身后全是华夏人杰 Crazy About Braised Fish酷爱红烧鱼Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [System] [Summoning] [Martial World and Imperial Court] After transmigrating to another world, Qi Zui, heir to a prince of the dynasty, had planned to give up trying and simply enjoy life. But then he activated a System. PUAed by it, he had no choice but to summon heroes from the novels and history of his previous life, build up his resources, form his own faction, and take control of the dynasty so he could achieve his goal of doing nothing. “One day, I’ll gain true freedom!” Qi Zui stared at t 14.9kReads7.8Score721Shelves

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    These all count, some of them seem to be princes or heirs.

44. 94 仙 Immortal Martial Ming: My Father Is a Great Luo Immortal, So Bark All You Want! 仙武大明：家父大罗，你再狗叫？ Si Xiliu四夕刂Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] The Embroidered Guard: From the start, I had the Great Compassion Fu, and can cultivate martial arts to sainthood [Devouring cultivation] [Great Ming Embroidered Guard] + [traditional style] + [mystery and deduction] + [decisive and ruthless] + [jianghu and court] + [political power struggles] Zhang Lin accidentally transmigrates to the Great Ming Dynasty. He intends to use his limited knowledge of history to give the dynasty a taste of modern shock, only to discover 38.5kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves

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    🔥🔥Book Summary: Zhang Lin transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty in a fantastical world, a world where ancient and modern styles are shrouded in mystery. Divine birds, dragons, demons, and monsters dance together; martial arts immortals, Buddhas, and demons coexist in this world. 🐅 The Holy Emperor reigns high in the imperial court, while a wicked dragon roars on the Dragon-Slaying Platform. 🐅 The Bodhisattva of the Western Regions vows never to be thwarted, and Zhang Lin marries the Princess. 🐅 His golden finger manifests, gathering prestige; he enjoys cultivation techniques and elixirs at will. 🐅 He becomes a renowned Martial Saint, a lone warrior who protects the nation and reigns supreme over the nine provinces. The Imperial Guard's might shakes heaven and earth; gods, Buddhas, and emperors all bow before him. 🌈🌈

45. 95 魂 Reborn in the Womb, My Emperor Father Can Hear My Thoughts 魂穿娘胎，被皇帝老子偷听了心声 A Spectator at the Ends of the Earth天涯看客Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Fictional + Alternate History + Transmigration + Parallel World + Fetus + Prince + Coming of Age] On the eve of his wedding, Hong Li suddenly died and transmigrated into the womb of the empress of the ancient Dragon Kingdom. Once he regained consciousness, Hong Li nearly laughed himself silly. As a prince, he was sure to enjoy endless wealth and luxury. He was a bona fide rich second-generation and official second-generation. He could live as comfortably and happily as he pleased. The kid next 4.9kReads8.0Score265Shelves
46. 96 低 The Low-Profile Prince Who Spent Ten Years Plotting and Shocked the World 低调皇子，布局十年震惊天下！ A Smile, What Can Be Done一笑奈和Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The Nine Cauldrons shattered, spiritual qi revival began, and the ancient gods awoke from chaos. Immortal sects in the Eastern Wilderness looked down upon the mortal world, while thousand-year-old clans carved out domains of their own. This was an age of great contention: the Human Emperor of Ancestral Xia, the Imperial Sovereign of the Shang, the Immortal Masters of the Zhou, the iron cavalry of the Qin, the strategists of the Divine Han, the Sword Immortals of the Holy Tang, the diviners of t 13kReads7.1Score911Shelves
47. 97 综 Wuxia Crossover: I Become a Brocade-Clad Guard and Scoop Up Attributes 综武：化身锦衣卫，狂捡属性 The Stars Twinkle Brightly天星闪闪Male-Channel Fanfiction2.2M WordsCompleted Xiao Jian transmigrates into a world where countless martial arts settings converge, becoming a Ming Dynasty Embroidered Uniform Guard and gaining a Looting System. Whenever someone nearby fights, he can randomly pick up fragments. “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you picked up a fragment of the Vajra Palm. You have automatically mastered the Vajra Palm. Vajra Palm experience +1!” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you picked up a fragment of the Nine Swords of Dugu. You have automatically mastered the 26.1kReads7.7Score2kShelves
48. 98 武 Wuxia: The Great Ming’s Brocade Guards Rule with an Iron Fist! 武侠：我大明锦衣卫，横行霸道！ Lonely Lantern孤独彩灯Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into a world where martial arts worlds collide, he becomes a Brocade-Clad Guard and activates the Blade Demon System. With a Xiuchun blade in hand and a flying-fish robe on his back, he shakes the imperial court! He bathes the Northern and Southern Surveillance Bureaus in blood and storms the Dragon Guard Manor! What the Eastern Depot shouldn’t handle, the Western Depot can’t handle either! Corrupt eunuchs meddling in politics must be executed! Princes who usurp the throne m 1.5kReads8.0Score105Shelves
49. 99 锦 Embroidered Guard, Fangs Bared 锦衣獠牙 Uncle Ribs排骨大叔Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Adapted into several short dramas and animated dramas. Witty, lighthearted, slice-of-life comedy, ridiculous antics, sly tricks, and absurd humor.] After the old Taoist finished chanting, he shouted, “Begone! Soul, return to your body!” Li Xiaoya’s body jerked inside the coffin. He sat bolt upright, opened his eyes, and asked in confusion, “Where am I?” “(⊙_⊙)” The old Taoist performing the ritual rolled his eyes back and promptly fainted on the spot. Also known as: [Relax, How Many People Have 34.6kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves
50. 100 恶 Infamous: The System Gave Me Way Too Much! 恶名昭著：只怪系统给的太多！ The Merciful Lion仁慈的狮子Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Muscles + System + body-tempering martial arts + ruthless killing! That year, I wielded a blade in each hand and couldn't find a worthy opponent! Shen Hanfeng, a transmigrator, transmigrated to another world and activated the System! Killing wanted criminals earned him power! From then on, Shen Hanfeng carried a flask of wine at his waist and two blades by his side! He tore through the world in a storm of sparks, cutting down all who stood in his way! He carved his way from east to west and kill 17.4kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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