A Young Male General, a Once-in-a-Generation Talent! And a Female Lead Who Isn't a Tomboy! 男主少年将军，惊才绝艳的少年郎！ 女主不直女！

1. 1 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 107.4kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves

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   This book perfectly fits the description [you should think about it][you should think about it]. The male lead is a young general with numerous military achievements, the youngest son in his family, and has always been pampered by his family. He's a sunny young man [admiration]. The female lead is the legitimate daughter of an imperial censor, skilled in political maneuvering, and exceptionally intelligent [drooling]. She has everything firmly in her grasp and always anticipates the enemy's predictions [cool][cool]. And what's more, the male lead always acts cute towards the female lead in private, hahaha, he's so pitiful [shy][shy].

2. 2 三 Three Kingdoms: Shu Han's Strategist, Charging Through the Enemy Seven Times at Changban Slope 三国：蜀汉军师，长坂坡七进七出 Chilled Tofu Pudding冰镇豆腐脑Historical569k WordsOngoing Qin Cao transmigrated to the late Eastern Han dynasty, with the promise that he could return to the modern world after he died. But he had a passive ability that let him retaliate with 100 percent effectiveness. He could strike back against anything, in every possible way. At the time, Xu Shu had joined Cao Cao's camp, and the “Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage” storyline was about to begin. Unexpectedly, Liu Bei got lost and stumbled upon Qin Cao's home. Liu Bei: “If you don't mind having me 2.3kReads9.2Score252Shelves

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   The male lead is only 16 or 17 years old; he could be a strategist or a general. It seems the female lead is Sun Shangxiang.

3. 3 休 Divorce the Princess's Husband, and Bring the Peerless General into the Manor 休掉驸马，绝色将军圈进府 Qi Xun祈薰Ancient Romance942k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Chaste + Reborn + Little Court Intrigue + Mutual Flirting + Sweet Romance, 1v1 + All Sweetness, No Angst] [A decisive, ruthless, darkened heroine, obsessively devoted to the hero x A sharp-tongued, proud general in dazzling red] [Note: The heroine loved the hero in her previous life too. She never loved her imperial consort and instinctively resisted intimacy with him. There was a conspiracy behind it, and both leads are chaste!] In her previous life, Su Qingxuan was blind enough 6kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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   The dashing young man, dressed in fine clothes and riding a spirited horse, was now the domineering and possessive princess who doted on her husband. "Xinglan, come here and let me hug you," the princess said with a confident, wicked smile. The door was completely surrounded by guards (who thought to themselves, "Sorry, General Shen."). "Princess," Shen Xinglan replied, arms crossed, "I've been wondering how you want to hug me." "Of course, I want to do *that* with you," she declared matter-of-factly.

4. 4 大 The Great Zhou Chronicles 大周行纪 Three-Story Productivity三层楼生产力Historical778k WordsOngoing (An alternate history resembling the Northern Song era; battles for supremacy on the battlefield!) After being laid off, orphan Lu Yuan gets into a car accident. Driven by an obsession, his soul wanders Mount Mang, where he glimpses a celestial beauty. The Ancestor Lü bestows an incredible opportunity upon him, and he is reborn through reincarnation. His name may have changed, but he is born into a marquis's household, with immense natural strength and a body impervious to blades and spears? The 455Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist was born into a noble family; as a young man, he stepped onto the battlefield and became famous in one battle.

5. 5 海 Begonia Blossoms: The General's Wife Is Reborn and Goes on a Rampage 海棠笑：将军夫人重生她杀疯了 I Eat Grapes Without Spitting Out the Skins吃葡萄就是不吐皮Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted A cold-faced, devoted general and a clever, gentle legitimate daughter I, Shen Zhiyu, died once. I burned in the flames, the pain searing to the bone. Only as I lay dying did I learn that the woman kneeling and crying over me was the enemy who had abducted me and drained my blood. My true identity was the Duke's Estate's legitimate daughter, switched at birth and kept from her family for fifteen years! When I opened my eyes again, Heaven had given me another chance at life. In this life, weari 754Reads—Score104Shelves

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   The main couple is a young general and a clever young lady. Side couples include a composed emperor and an orphaned empress, the eldest son of a noble family and the late emperor's legitimate daughter, a spoiled young master and a dignified lady. All the main and supporting characters are genuinely intelligent, courageous, resourceful, and possess a strong sense of patriotism. The plot and character development are very engaging and the writing is superb. All the couples in this book are incredibly sweet and satisfying. Everyone should read it!

6. 6 顶 Supreme Comprehension, Beginning with the Indestructible Heavenly God Art 顶级悟性，从不灭天神诀开始 Li Zhiying李之影Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [One Female Lead] + [Swordsmanship] + [Genius] + [Traditional Fantasy] + [the Myriad Worlds] The Sword Realm is one of the universe's eternal, indestructible realms! Three hundred thousand years ago, the Sword Ancestor, lord of the Sword Realm, led three thousand Sword Gods into battle against a mysterious force. Not one of them ever returned, sending shockwaves throughout the Myriad Worlds! The gates to the Sword Realm were sealed, cutting it off from the outside world! Three hundred thousand y 13kReads8.7Score1kShelves

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   These three books are really good.

7. 7 大 Great Ming: No More Pretending, Your Grandpa Is Zhu Yuanzhang 大明：不装了，你爷爷我是朱元璋 All Under Heaven Are One天下大同Historical2.1M WordsOngoing Zhu Shou woke up one morning to find that he had transmigrated to the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty. His family was fairly well-off, but to his shock, he discovered that he was a wastrel with a brain disorder. After calculating the date of Crown Prince Zhu Biao’s impending early death, Zhu Shou hurried to discuss an important matter with his grandfather, who had always looked after him. “Old man, Crown Prince Zhu Biao is about to die. We’d better run!” That one sentence left his grandfather stu 1.9kReads9.1Score304Shelves
8. 8 大 Great Tang: Only Defying the Emperor's Order Makes You Stronger 大唐：抗旨才能变强 Sima Yi Waving a Fan摇扇子的司马懿Historical2.1M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and gets a frustrating System: the only way to grow stronger is to defy imperial orders. It's like dancing on the edge of a blade, constantly courting death. Yet, against everyone's expectations, no matter how recklessly he acts, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun dote on him and indulge his every whim. Even the protagonist himself has no idea why. As it turns out, he is the first child Li Shimin and Zhangsun had together, a poor little boy wh 109.6kReads8.8Score13.3kShelves
9. 9 江 Thieves and Seduction in the Realm 江山贼色 Jia Zhuang Has No Money贾装没有钱Historical881k WordsOngoing The late Tang is in chaos, with warlords running rampant. Never underestimate a young man. Give me three thousand troops at my side, and I dare seize any of the empire's four hundred prefectures. Though the city may be filled with the bones of nobles, I can bring prosperity to every corner of the realm. The land is a painting, and armies thunder across it. Armored cavalry rides forth, while lovely women lend their charm. 302Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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   Never underestimate a young man's potential. With just three thousand soldiers at his feet, he dares to seize four hundred states from the land.

10. 10 藏 The Guide to Concealed Beauties 藏娇引 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy793k WordsCompleted Winter. The last of the snow. Her sword is moonlight. Her poison is honey. Her name is a secret. Purple robes, swift as lightning. A woman, like a poem. The world knows Princess Jinning, Zhao Qingli, only as a living portrait of a court lady, hidden deep within the palace. Little does anyone know that she is also the Sword God’s sole disciple and a once-in-a-century genius of the Tang Sect. Her sword is called Purple Lightning. When it leaves its scabbard, it flashes like a startled swan reflect 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    One Dao, one Buddha, two gods, three demons, four saints, five ghosts. A young man, a white horse, a beautiful woman, the martial world. One sword opens the gates of heaven, one palm kills a martial saint. Winter. Lingering snow. Her sword is moonlight. Her poison is honey. Her name is a secret. Purple clothes, like lightning. A person, like poetry. The world only knows Princess Jinning, Zhao Qingli, a walking portrait of a lady in the deep palace. But they do not know that she is also the only successor of the Sword God, a once-in-a-century genius of the Tang Clan. Her sword is called "Purple Lightning". When the sword is drawn, it is like a startled swan reflecting its shadow. No one in the world can withstand three of her moves. Because those who have seen the third move have all become mute dead men. Her palm is called "Soul Chaser". Her fingers are called "Wind Splitter". Chu Yueyao and Wen Yunshu are not maids, but two deadly shadows. Three women, a game in winter. The martial world is a cup of strong liquor. They, however, sought to savor the tea's delicate elegance. Until someone spilled the tea… A sword cleaved the heavens, a single palm strike slew a Martial Saint…

11. 11 公 The Princess and the Sword Immortal 公主与剑仙 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Atop Lock Dragon Peak, snow falls without a sound. Xiao Jianqiu, the “Lone Shadow Sword Immortal,” is invincible beneath heaven with his gleaming blade. He watches the clouds drift by, seeking nothing more than freedom and ease. The martial world? Just a place where grudges are settled and swords do the talking. In Jinling, behind the deep walls of the imperial palace, Princess Zhaoyang Zhao Jin is born to privilege, yet finds the palace walls too high and her life too stifling. The court? Nothi 2.3kReads—Score192Shelves
12. 12 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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    It's really good and worth recommending.

13. 13 新 A New Era: Great Qian 新纪元：大乾 The General on the Keyboard键盘上的将军Historical385k WordsCompleted (War, power struggles, transmigration) What is it like to be the grandson of a regional warlord? Chu Zhiyan is under a lot of pressure. In the battle in the Western Regions, he made a name for himself, and no one dared attack the trade routes again. At Fuxu Port, he slew a general and seized the flag, taking South Han's largest naval port with just 800 men. Beneath Huacheng, he led an army to breach the city at seventeen and personally captured the king of South Han. He wants to set the world 224Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What's it like to be the grandson of a powerful warlord? Chu Zhiyan feels immense pressure. His journey to the Western Regions established the formidable reputation of his demonic army, ensuring the Western Regions' trade routes remained unchallenged. In the Battle of Fuxu Port, he captured a general and seized a flag, leading eight hundred men to conquer the largest military port of the Southern Han Dynasty. Beneath the walls of Huacheng, at seventeen, he led his army to breach the city walls, personally capturing the King of Southern Han in the royal palace. He aims to stir up the world's political landscape and become the mastermind. He seeks to conquer vast territories and build a great empire where everyone is well-fed, clothed, and educated, where the people live in peace and prosperity, and the court is strong and powerful. Watch as he carves his own path in this chaotic world.

14. 14 汉 Han Cavalry: A Warrior's Unwavering Heart 汉骑：戎马丹心 Zhang Shanfeng Can Do Tai Chi张山峰会耍太极Historical2.3M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Passion + Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + War + Farming + A Powerful Han Dynasty + Not a Power Fantasy + No System] This book starts a little slowly, so please give it a chance. The early chapters spend too long on development, but from the middle to the later chapters, after chapter 141, it becomes a power fantasy! Main characters: Zhao Ji, Liu Che, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing A thousand years pass in the blink of an eye, yet the palaces of the Han still stand! Modern young ma 21.3kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves
15. 15 将 A General Is No Boy 将军非少年 Jinhu瑾狐Ancient Romance706k WordsCompleted If “I love you” is good fortune, then for her, “You’re free” is salvation. “Si Youjin, you can protect these splendid rivers and mountains, you can protect these beautiful years, but can you protect yourself?” She sat atop the city wall and gave no answer… 3.2kReads9.3Score392Shelves

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    [Smirk] I recommend this book list to everyone; they're all pretty good. Only one book doesn't have a rating, the rest do [thinking] and they're all rated pretty high, especially the first one, *General's Command*, which is very well written. Both male leads are handsome! [Shy]

16. 16 旺 Bringing Fortune to Her Husband and Glory to His Clan! The General's Wife Is a True Lucky Star! 旺夫！兴族！将军夫人真锦鲤！ March Sluggishness三月意懒Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged, handsome and tragic general × a delicate beauty who cries at the drop of a hat; marriage first, love later + sweet romance + age gap] Cheng Yang is the Liang dynasty’s greatest general: stern, ruthless, and utterly brutal in his methods. People in court call him the “Fourth Chancellor.” Despite his outstanding military service, he is cursed with the fate of a lone star. His father and brothers are all dead, his birth mother is gravely ill, and his sister-in-law has gone 12.4kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    The young general has amazed the world! [Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work] Ahhh, I love watching it so much!

17. 17 青 After Losing Her Memory, the Childhood Sweetheart Became the Young General's Cherished Love 青梅失忆后成了少年将军掌中娇 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Clever, Cunning Foxlike Heroine VS Steady, Stern, Humble Hero] [One-on-One Romance, Sweet Pampering, Adorable Child, Childhood Sweethearts] [The Hero Suffers] The night before, Shen Zuihuan was still preparing for her engagement ceremony. The next morning, she woke up in shock to discover she had been married for five years already! Her fiancé was nowhere to be found, and her current husband was the childhood friend she had hated most of all. He was even holding a child who looked exactly like 25.9kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    🌹"In the prime of youth, I will not waste my youth and will live life to the fullest."🐾 🍀①His Majesty bestowed a name upon her; now this child, if not a boy, must be a boy. From then on, the General's Mansion lost a young lady, and the world gained Si Youjin. 💥"Learning to inherit the glory of the entire family of the Great General who protects the nation, learning to protect the happiness of her mother and elder sister. Learning to be a sharp blade, to pacify the world for the Emperor." "Don't you think about yourself?" "Your Majesty, from the moment I was born, from the moment I became Si Youjin, I have been unable to be myself again." "I also want to know, what were you thinking when you drank the fake poisoned wine?" "I am free." "Peace and prosperity for the country" is Si Youjin's wish, "I hope that Youjin can break free from the shackles and live freely" is hers. "Si Youjin" is his shackle, Jin Xuan is her freedom. My Jin Xuan, live for yourself this once.

18. 18 战 The God of War Is Here, and the Mad City Lord Is Gentle as an Orchid 战神在下，疯批城主他温润如兰 Rong Li Xu Yu冗里胥玉Two Male Leads365k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads, 1v1] [Sweet Romance and Healing] [Two Powerful Leads + A Match Made in Heaven] [Careful Scheming + Ancient-Style Court Intrigue] (A seemingly ethereal, refined, jade-like gentleman who is quietly unhinged, cold-hearted and cold-natured, the top, vs. a domineering, wild, wickedly charming and free-spirited God of War general who refuses to believe in fate or bow to it, the bottom) The Hanshu Academy is a school where only the princes of Northern Chu may study. A new teacher recen 4.2kReads9.4Score569Shelves
19. 19 何 What Does It Mean to See Clearly? Cutting Through the Entire Battlefield 何为通透，砍穿整个战场是为通透 Qing Miaoxuan清妙玄Historical352k WordsOngoing “Report!!!” “The enemy has broken through!” “What's there to panic about? How many are there?” “J-just one!” “Impossible. Absolutely impossible!” When Gu Jiu woke up, he found himself in an ancient military camp. He had no choice: lose the fight and lie there forever, win and live. Simple as that. Crystal clear! Only after Gu Jiu rode through the entire battlefield, blade in hand, did he turn to gaze at the moonlit battlefield. “Let not the golden cup face the moon empty; in life, one must sla 31Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    🔥🔥🔥Highly recommend you read this! It's absolutely thrilling starting from the first kill in chapter 35! The protagonist is ruthless and decisive, cutting his way from the vanguard of the battlefield all the way through until he cuts through the entire battlefield. It's so satisfying to watch!

20. 20 舔 Three and a Half Years as a Simp, Then the System Told Me I Had the Wrong Target 舔狗三年半，系统说我攻略错对象 Beauty Zhang Sanfeng美女张三疯Ancient Romance386k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Abandon the Dark and Join Him, Volume One, is now available for purchase online] [The Second Male Lead's Redemption Arc] 1. Qiao Yin spent three years and eleven months fawning over Lu Jinzhi. Everyone in the capital knew she would marry no one but him, yet the System told her: She had pursued the wrong target. Qiao Yin: ... 2 Qiao Yin suddenly vanished from Lu Jinzhi's side. On the first day of her disappearance, Lu Jinzhi sneered: Just a little game of playing hard to 49.1kReads9.4Score6kShelves
21. 21 实 Confirmed! The Young General Is a Hopeless Romantic 实锤了！少年将军有个恋爱脑 Young Master Xingxue星雪公子Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [Free-spirited martial heroine of the jianghu × a young general, rebellious on the surface but sensitive inside] [Lighthearted + sweet romance + 1v1 + both leads sexually inexperienced + devoted love; the male lead falls for her at first sight, like a fleeting glimpse that stays with him] Like her mother, Luo Ningsang is a free-spirited woman of the jianghu. Before her mother died, she learned that her maternal grandfather was the Imperial Tutor to the crown prince. Doting on his granddaughte 70Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 22 将 The General Is a Mad Beauty 将军是个疯批美人 Piggy Piggy Piggy Piggy Piggy Li猪猪猪猪猪丽Ancient Romance465k WordsCompleted After being reborn, Qin Huaining went mad and "killed" herself. She took her late brother's identity and enlisted in the army, becoming a famous young general. She inherited her brother's identity, and it seemed she inherited his past life as a man too, indulging in wine, women, and wealth. Her residence was filled with beauties of all kinds, men and women alike. In the eyes of outsiders, she was a useless wastrel, drunk on wine, women, and money. But everyone at court knew better than to provok 319Reads8.9Score106Shelves
23. 23 娇 The Charming Princess Is Coming Home as His Bride! The Great General Spoils Her Rotten 娇媚长公主娶进府！大将军他超宠 Sui Wu岁无Ancient Romance2.8M WordsOngoing Everyone knows that Princess Changji of the Great Yuan dynasty and the Grand General of the Cavalry get along terribly. The princess is always calling the general names behind his back, like “you scoundrel” and “you big bastard.” The onlookers waiting for the princess and general to finally fall out cheer them on: “Come on, fight already!” But they waited and waited, never seeing the two part ways. Instead, they saw General Shen escort the breathtakingly beautiful princess into his residence in 368Reads8.9Score100Shelves
24. 24 将 General, Would You Marry Me? 将军，以身相许吗 Jiang Jiang Wan江江绾Two Male Leads501k WordsCompleted He was the first ray of light in his life, appearing at daybreak. The emperor relied on him to wage wars, then suppressed him at every turn after making him a marquis and minister. A great general, unloved by both his father and mother, met a rakish young heir who was cherished by both his parents. He kept avoiding him, convinced he was unworthy of getting close to someone as bright as Lu Zhao. Lian Yu: I don't need you to pull me up. I don't know what the light looks like. Lu Zhao: Since you do 285Reads9.2Score102Shelves
25. 25 穿 After I Transmigrate, a Sickly Young General Sweeps Me Off My Feet 穿越后我被病弱少年将军拐走了 A Thousand Mountains in One Thought一念千山Ancient Romance390k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + no golden finger + food + mutual healing + both devoted only to each other + sickly hero + happy ending] Across ten thousand miles, wind and smoke; over a stream, frost and moonlight. How many moments of joy can there be? Life is no more than a fleeting dream. After transmigrating with no golden finger, the daughter of a disgraced minister is sold into a pleasure house, yet somehow builds the biggest shop in all of Suzhou. It is truly astonishing. The young general has long s 251Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Amidst political turmoil, a young general is afflicted with a Gu worm, triggering a heart ailment that causes him great suffering, described in detail as he weakens and becomes frail. The female protagonist, a childhood sweetheart of the male protagonist, transmigrates into the body of the daughter of a disgraced official. Her illness is also described in detail. For him, the female protagonist is his salvation and source of warmth. She is intelligent and resourceful, choosing to provide the best life for herself based on her circumstances, refusing to compromise her own well-being or place her entire heart on a man.

26. 26 蜀 The Last Survivor of Shu Han: Reviving the Five Tiger Generals from the Start 蜀汉未亡人：开局复活五虎上将 Xiaoyao Zhaoyun逍遥兆允Historical987k WordsCompleted [Alternate history] + [Han dynasty orthodoxy] + [Five Tigers reborn] + [Cautious yet fierce] + [A weak nation strikes back] + [Continental conquest] + [Fervent battles and slaughter] + [Championing justice] + [Schemes, open and hidden] As long as one branch of the Liu clan survives, Shu Han will never fall! Revive the Five Tiger Generals and inherit the Fire Dragon Spear. Watch how my great-grandson Liu Bei turns the tide when all seems lost and saves a crumbling empire! 1.3kReads7.3Score129Shelves

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    Try this one!

27. 27 元 Legend of the Primordial Spirit Heroes 元灵英雄传 Cute and Handsome小萌帅Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Once upon a time, the realms of Heaven and Earth were connected. The gods of the heavenly domains protected humanity, while mighty human martial cultivators roamed the world. The alliance between gods and humans held the foreign races of the earthly realm and the demons of Heaven’s domains at bay, temporarily halting their expansion. But then the Gate between Heaven and Earth suddenly closed. The gods fell or vanished, and humanity’s great powers dwindled and withdrew from the world, leaving man 498Reads—Score—Shelves

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    At the age of twenty-four, he achieved extraordinary feats, ascending to the position of Grand General within a year. His subordinates included numerous brilliant generals and a strategist in a wheelchair, all possessing unparalleled wisdom. He led the Northern Garrison Army in a massive campaign against the demons in the northern borderlands.

28. 28 神 The Mighty Little Constable 神通小捕快 Seven Stars in Hand手握七星Martial Arts2.0M WordsOngoing “One leaf riding the wind, roaming ten thousand miles; a dashing constable, famous throughout the land.” The most righteous men are often those society looks down on, and heroes rise from the streets. The spring breeze and I are both passing travelers, but your name alone belongs to the martial world. Ye Fei, a lowly errand boy at an inn, is rejected by the Su family because he's nothing but a nobody who runs errands! Who could have guessed that after getting drunk, saving a beauty, and catching 14.6kReads8.8Score1.5kShelves

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    Laughter hides the heart, and reversals reveal the true nature of the world. "The Romantic Little Constable" has a lingering aftertaste and can be read again and again.

29. 29 将 General, Your Concubine Is About to Run Away! 将军，姨娘要跑了！ Autumn Waters Untouched by Dust秋水不染尘Ancient Romance373k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, one devoted couple, both virgins] Gu Qingsi was the most beautiful woman in the imperial capital, but was thrown into prison for a crime. To get out, she gave herself to the great general of Western Qin as a concubine. She protected her grandmother, fought the second branch of the family, and searched through the case records to overturn the verdict. Her one lifelong wish was to uncover the truth behind the Gu family’s injustice and clear her father and brothers’ names. 52Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    This one... The male lead is a young general, and the female lead is the most beautiful woman.

30. 30 将 The General's Wife Is in Trouble Again 将军夫人又闯祸了 Lin Xiaowan Ya林小菀吖Ancient Romance404k WordsOngoing On their wedding night, in the General's residence, Xiao Yi stumbled into the bridal chamber in his bright red wedding robes. He looked at the woman sitting on the bed, then straightened up and smoothed his clothes. He poured himself a cup of water, rinsed his mouth, and slowly walked over to sit beside the bed. After gathering his thoughts, he reached out and lifted the young woman's veil. Xiao Yi froze. He had never expected her to be so stunning. Seeing that she was a little shy, Xiao Yi gent 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    So pretty! [Kissing emoji]

31. 31 大 A Stick in the Tang Dynasty 大唐一根棍 My Name Is Wang Dabao我叫王大宝Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Comedy + Suspense + Brainy Wish Fulfillment + Historically Grounded Tang Dynasty] A farm boy with a serious lack of virtue gradually grows into the Tang dynasty's number-one troublemaker (no, wait, strike that). He grows into a pillar that holds up the sky, a beam that spans the sea. If I'm having a good time and you're not, I'll beat you until you are. If I can't reform you, I'll cremate you. I crush foreign kingdoms, dissect the aristocratic clans, discipline princes, and slap emperors I can' 3kReads8.7Score235Shelves

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    Tomato's only novel about the late Tang Dynasty, specifically the reigns of Emperor Wenzong, Emperor Wuzong, and Emperor Xuanzong. It has no system, a lighthearted and humorous writing style, is entertaining, features realistic warfare, bizarre court intrigue, and is intellectually stimulating.

32. 32 我 I Became Famous Across Blue Star Through Livestreaming 我靠直播火遍蓝星 Baijiu250白酒250Two Male Leads926k WordsOngoing After Bai Yi dies a gruesome death, a clueless System comes knocking. The System says, "Earn energy and you can keep living. Don't earn any, and I'll find someone else." Bai Yi, who killed himself: "...Find someone else." I killed myself, and now you want me to come back to life? What kind of nonsense is this?! Who knew the System would be so adorable that it went from business partner to wife? Bai Yi ponders for a long while, then waves a hand. "How do you want to do this?" The System's eyes sp 5.7kReads9.4Score356Shelves

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    This first world is incredibly sweet. Seriously, really believe me!

33. 33 长 Princess, Run! The General Has Been Plotting This for Ages 长公主快逃，将军他蓄谋已久 Morning Bell, Setting Moon晨钟落月Ancient Romance100k WordsCompleted [Eldest Princess × young general] At their first meeting, the pampered Princess Youyi teased Pei Xiuyan, a young general who had just returned victorious from battle. At their second meeting, beneath the red bridal curtains, the young general’s clothes were in disarray and his eyes were reddened. Then Youyi fell off a cliff, leaving no body behind. When Pei Xiuyan encountered her again, he went mad. 101Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is a young general who conquers battlefields, while the female lead is a princess trapped in the capital. At his welcoming banquet, she gets drunk and flirts with him, unaware that he has long harbored ambitions for her. The male lead is a renowned general who commands respect and strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies, while the female lead is a noblewoman from a wealthy family. Her mother died early, her father is cold-hearted, and her aunt is cunning. How will she survive?

34. 34 锦 A Beauty Adorned with Brocade 锦上娇 Yuan Xi垣溪Ancient Romance825k WordsCompleted The mighty General Dingbei commanded three armies at just twenty and made a name for himself on the battlefield. His enemies were so terrified of him that they kept their distance. Now that he’s married, he often leaves the house with scratch marks on his face and a rueful look. Everyone is stunned, but the general isn’t ashamed. He’s proud of it, declaring, “My wife is adorable no matter what she does. What do you know? You’re nothing...” 825Reads8.2Score100Shelves
35. 35 娇 The Headstrong Commandery Princess Pursues the Cold-Faced General 娇蛮郡主倒追冷面将军 A Beacon Lighting the Way Ahead一盏明灯照亮前路Ancient Romance182k WordsCompleted (Headstrong princess + Cold-faced general + She pursues him + Sweet historical romance + Scheming and intrigue + Lighthearted humor) Jiang Wanxi, the headstrong young lady of the Jiang family, falls in love at first sight with the cold-faced general Fu Jingyuan and sets out to pursue him. Fu Jingyuan is stern and composed, and their path to love is far from smooth, with schemes and emotional twists at every turn. Jiang Wanxi possesses a family heirloom spirit pearl that can protect her from dang 107Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 36 燕 Yan Gui'an 燕归安 Huang Xun of Cangshan苍山的星野薰Ancient Romance329k WordsCompleted “I shall protect this land with my life, and give my heart to you.” Xie Yanci was not always Xie Yanci. To everyone, he was the stray, incorrigible mongrel who had been abandoned far from home. By a twist of fate, the young lady of the Shen family found him and brought him home. After being reunited with his family, he fought his way up from nothing to become the handsome young general renowned throughout the capital. Shen Jing'an had always been Shen Jing'an, but the General's Manor had raised 106Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    This one has two strong main characters, the male and female leads are both amazing, it's really good.

37. 37 我 My Sweet, Obedient Wife Can Knock Out Everyone in the City with One Palm 我家娘子乖巧，一掌呼飞全城老少 A Fish Born in the Faraway Northern Sea迢迢北冥有鱼生Ancient Romance533k WordsCompleted [A sweet campus romance set at the Imperial College + family and country + youthful spirit + secret identity + mutual healing] [Reader’s note: This is not a traditional ancient romance with strict gender divisions. The male lead has a sharp tongue and a cheeky mouth. If that bothers you, this may not be for you.] On the war-torn Western Regions frontier, young Marquis Feng returned from the front covered in blood and battered with wounds. The petite, delicate-looking girl said nothing. She simpl 834Reads9.3Score108Shelves
38. 38 北 Northern Song: What a Coincidence, I'm a Spoiled Noble Too 北宋：好巧我也是纨绔 Natives and Local Pigs土著与土猪Historical3.8M WordsOngoing The first story's pacing is a little slow and it's hard to revise, so just take your time reading! The Great Song: This is a subtle power fantasy, not an obvious one. It might leave you itching for more! You can learn history while reading the novel, as the Yang clan's descendants rise to prominence again. Women: Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, and Meng Chan. Men: Su Shi, Fan Chunren, Zhe Keshi, Zhong Shidao, Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, and Yu Yunwen. This is the brilliant splend 1.9kReads8.0Score242Shelves

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    A classic late Song Dynasty novel by Bai Juyi! Over 2 million words, and it's flawlessly written!! The characters—Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, Meng Chan, Hu Sanniang, and more—are all brilliantly portrayed! Give it a try!!!

39. 39 将 The General Is Breathtakingly Beautiful 将军他倾国倾城 Susu the Little Hamster Who Loves Bread爱吃面包的小仓鼠素素Two Male Leads254k WordsCompleted [Two Powerful Leads + Enemy-Nation General vs. Imperial Grandson + Man Disguised as a Woman] Tan Jidao, a great general of the Jing Kingdom, disguises himself as a woman and infiltrates the Cangyou Kingdom. There, the irreverent, roguish imperial grandson Xiao An falls in love with him at first sight. Tan Jidao thinks Xiao An is so lovestruck because he doesn't know he's a man in disguise. Little does he know that Xiao An has already seen through his identity, and that is precisely why he loves 130Reads6.9Score—Shelves
40. 40 将 The General's Adorable Forensic Doctor 将军家的仵作娇娘 Wen Ting温听Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted Sickly beauty Su Yihan vs. unruly General Shen Su Yihan, daughter of the Commander of the Imperial Guard, was born with an illness and was a delicate beauty. Lord Su cherished her as if she were the apple of his eye. Once, when a mischievous young man made suggestive remarks to her, Lord Su chased him for two whole streets and beat the brat until he screamed. Her several older male cousins treated her like fragile porcelain, protecting her with the utmost care. They always saved the best food an 762Reads9.3Score117Shelves

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    This one is good. The male lead is a young general, and the female lead is the daughter of a commander of the Imperial Guard. It's a sweet romance.

41. 41 琢 Carving Jade 琢玉 Blowing Flowers, Chewing Petals吹花嚼蕊Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted [Gentle, resilient, delicate flower × rebellious, pampered young master] [Pure historical romance + everyone’s crush + childhood sweethearts + reunited after a breakup + happy ending] The young heir of Prince Rong’s mansion, Nan Rongxuan, was a spoiled playboy, rebellious and unwilling to listen to anyone. Yet he was completely under the thumb of the delicate flower from his sworn enemy’s household, Li Shuyu, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter. The girl he treasured above all else could 690Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This one, this one [Sending a Heart]

42. 42 墨 The Ink Moon Halberd: Love and Revenge in the Western Regions 墨月戟：西域情仇 White Rice Dumpling白水粽Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No AI, entirely written by hand; court intrigue and an ensemble cast, with a traditional plot-driven narrative] [Subtle emotions, sweeping warfare, vivid characters] Beyond Yumen Pass lie the great desert and the Tianshan Mountains. With half Han heritage and half Hu blood, he was born amid the flames of a chaotic age, as the Han and the Xiongnu fought over the Western Regions. In a dreamlike lifetime, he saved the Cheshi princess and uncovered the fated bond between them as husband and wife in 158Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical drama novel about past and present lives, and the destiny of family and country: The male protagonist is a handsome young man of mixed Han and non-Han descent. As a child, he was guided by a dream to save a girl from the Western Regions. After many hardships, he learned that she was his wife in his past life! However, in this life, for the sake of their respective families and countries, the two could not be together. The male protagonist stubbornly protected her for life in another way. (Ongoing, slightly angsty in the middle, not a virgin story, please do not read if you mind)

43. 43 讹 After I Swindled the Crown Prince Out of Five Thousand Taels, He Refused to Take It Lying Down! 讹了太子五千两后，他不干了！ Fish Who Loves Eggplant Casserole爱吃茄子煲的鱼Ancient Romance233k WordsCompleted Crown Prince Xiao Chen was furious the moment he met Shen Yunxiu: How dare she step on his face? How dare she swindle him out of five thousand taels of silver? She thought that fatso was cuter than him! She loved gold ingots most of all! She was blind! And then, he went blind too! All he could see was Shen Yunxiu! 362Reads6.9Score104Shelves

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    Beautifully written, with a vivid story, a distinctive female lead, and a lighthearted, enjoyable, and incredibly stress-relieving read.

44. 44 将 The General's Wife Goes All Out, Leaving the Enemy in Tears 将军夫人操作太飙，敌军全部泪飘 Chaotic Jade乱玉Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [A radiant, spirited woman army medic × a rugged, steady general] [Married first, love later + sweet romance + medical skills + adorable baby] Li Qingshu had been single her entire life, and at an age when most people had settled down, she transmigrated and immediately found herself with a man. He was handsome, fit, responsible, and a general to boot. Since she’d never even held a man’s hand in her modern life, Li Qingshu decided to give this marriage-first, love-later arrangement a try. If they 8.5kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    🌿✨In my youth, I was dashing and spirited, seeing all the flowers of Chang'an in a single day.🌸 "The imperial decree is absurd, I cannot obey. The wedding has been arranged; if you disagree, come and fight!"🌷The young general, clad in bright armor, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, has achieved numerous military exploits, showcasing his youthful brilliance.😍A very good book list, worth adding to your bookshelf.

45. 45 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both the male and female characters in this book are very strong! As a political intrigue novel set in an alternate Eastern history, the author has not only built a complete world view, but also created many distinctive characters. The plot is tight and fast-paced, and the descriptions of people's hearts and human nature are particularly delicate.

46. 46 公 The Princess Arrives: The Scheming General Is Delighted to Be a Father 公主嫁到：腹黑将军喜当爹 If I Can't Write, I'll Just Make It Up不会写就乱写Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted They say the Princess of Lieyang is beautiful and useless, a spoiled tyrant who bullies men and women alike. She shamelessly broke up a loving couple and abused her power to force the Chancellor’s eldest son to marry her. After waking up reborn, Mu Yunchu resolves to turn over a new leaf and become a princess of lasting renown, accomplished in both letters and arms. They say the Chancellor’s eldest son wants to get back together with her, but the Gu family’s cold-faced, undefeated young general 3kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves
47. 47 将 General, Have Some Self-Respect! You Said You Only Saw Me as a Little Sister 将军自重，你说只当我是妹妹的 A Remnant Shadow一只残影Ancient Romance68k WordsOngoing A sweet romance between a steady, sharp-tongued general and a seemingly aloof but secretly weepy heroine. Almost no angst, just so much sweetness that being yours is all I could wish for. Back then: “Brother Xuanxiao, I really like you.” “I only see you as a little sister.” Now: “General, since we’re sworn siblings, why lead me on if you won’t marry me?” “When will you understand that I like you, and not in a sibling kind of way?” It’s not easy being the sworn little sister of a heart-stealer. T 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel features a charming male lead and a sweet female lead—it's so adorable!! The male lead is a young general, and at the beginning, the female lead has a crush on him, but he only sees her as a younger sister. Later, the female lead loses interest, and the male lead begins his ambitious pursuit of her.

48. 48 大 Li S Iye, Divine General of the Tang Mo Dao 大唐陌刀神将李嗣业 Mo Moxi莫墨惜Historical450k WordsCompleted This story follows the extraordinary life of Li S restricted, the Tang dynasty’s peerless Mo Dao general, whose courage was unmatched during the An Lushan Rebellion. His rise unfolds alongside the Tang dynasty’s decline, showing that even a hero is but a grain of sand swept along by his era. He cannot change the course of history, but he can bring light to his time. The story follows the official historical record, with plenty of imaginative details woven in to enrich its characters. Follow Li S 323Reads6.9Score—Shelves
49. 49 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical724k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.6kReads8.8Score183Shelves

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    [Alternate Dynasty + Time Travel + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Chopped-Off Cheat] High school student Tian Shu wakes up to find himself transported to an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with concern. In this chaotic feudal era, powerful families hold sway. The system is practically useless, and his sisters-in-law each harbor their own agendas. Born into poverty, can he defy fate and ascend to a vast empire, leaving his mark on history? [Almost crying] Or will he be unable to escape his destiny, becoming a pathetic cannon fodder, a sacrifice for someone else?

50. 50 南 Nan Jingchun 南景春 A Melon in the Bowl碗里一只瓜Ancient Romance347k WordsOngoing A princess who commands armies and wields great power X a poor-born statesman who claws his way to the top Lu Nanjing is the Great Xi’s Goddess of War, a princess who rides through the imperial city with a mighty army at her back and the world beneath her feet. Du Ruolan is a statesman from a humble family, ruthless and cunning, who fights his way into the heart of power with sheer courage and ingenuity. One spring day on the street, she casually tossed him a fortune and rescued him from the mud 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've saved up for many days, which will allow me to kill some free time for a few more days.

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