Looking for Stories About a Protagonist Building an Army and Developing It in Ancient Times 求主角有军队，在古代发展

1. 1 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 25kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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   ① "Where are the Imperial Guards? Do you dare to follow me across the northern frontier, trampling the royal tents of the Yan and Rong tribes?" A general in a red robe stood on horseback, sword drawn. "We are willing!" The battle-hardened soldiers before him answered in unison. A young man from a small mountain village joined the army only to save his family taxes and to earn money to marry his childhood sweetheart. As his military achievements increased, he rose through the ranks, but just as he held power, the country was shattered, the city fell, and the nation perished. He raised his voice, raised an army to resist the enemy, and vowed to build his own dynasty! He wanted to give the woman he loved a world!

2. 2 大 A Frontier Soldier of Great Mu Marches with Blade in Hand 大穆边卒仗刀行 Mr. Mochen末辰先生Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Light Martial Arts + Pure Fantasy + War and Political Intrigue + Jianghu] The Mu dynasty united the six kingdoms, bringing the world under one rule. Decades later, the flames of war rise once more. A young border soldier from a frontier fortress sets out to conquer the world… Nine-Rank generals, master scholars, grandmasters, great grandmasters… He reins in his horse and rides with blade in hand, sending armies across the land, dominating the Jianghu with martial might, and changing the very or 4.5kReads8.7Score314Shelves

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   The first book follows the protagonist as a lowly soldier on the border, rising step by step to conquer the world and establish a new empire. The second book places the protagonist in ancient times, utilizing modern technology to conduct business, accumulate wealth, build the strongest army, and dominate the world. The third book depicts the protagonist's strategic planning at the age of six, establishing a holy city, assembling a super army, and vying for supremacy.

3. 3 帝 The Empire’s Great Bandit 帝国大反贼 White Lonely Island白色孤岛Historical5.8M WordsCompleted (This is a traditional alternate-history novel.) That year, more than a dozen prefectures suffered a severe drought, and the harvest failed completely. That year, five powerful military governors carved up the land, and their princes rebelled. That year, Zhang Yunchuan became an outlaw and one of the great bandits of Jiufeng Mountain. 47.3kReads8.7Score4.1kShelves
4. 4 史 The Greatest Marquis in History 史上最强侯爷 Dong Yifang东一方Historical3.2M WordsCompleted Wang Qi is reborn in the body of a spoiled young master. With his cunning nature, he plays the pig to eat the tiger, thrashes anyone who dares defy him, and builds the mightiest dynasty in history. 3.1kReads8.5Score239Shelves
5. 5 从 Starting as a Foot Soldier 从小兵开始 Li Xiangxiang李想想Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Qiao Lie, a young thug who spent every day brawling, got hit on the head with a brick. When he came to, he discovered that he had become a foot soldier on a battlefield. In a dynasty that had never existed in history, the uneducated Qiao Lie begins as a lowly soldier and embarks on a carefree, colorful life in ancient times... 13.8kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
6. 6 穿 Transmigrated With a Pocket Dimension 穿越附带随身空间 Turbulent Times, Xiaoxiao乱世潇潇Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted A university student from the capital of Huaguo on Earth was watching the sunrise on Mount Tai with a friend when he was struck by lightning. His soul transmigrated to the Shenwu Continent and entered the body of Lu Tian, the only heir to the Lu family, whose patriarch was the great marshal of the Wei Kingdom. Thus began a sweeping, legendary adventure. 2.4kReads6.0Score127Shelves
7. 7 陈 Chen Sanbao's Daily Struggles in Ancient Times 陈三宝古代奋斗日常 A Primordial Beast一只洪荒兽Historical1.5M WordsCompleted A modern-day hoodlum transmigrated into an unknown era and became Chen Sanbao, a member of the Chen family in Chenjia Village, at the foot of the Beilu Mountains! No golden finger, no pocket dimension, no protagonist’s halo. All he has is the everyday struggle of an ordinary person at the bottom of society! The protagonist is far from perfect. He’s impulsive and quick-tempered, has no advanced education or exceptional intelligence, longs for family affection, and feels compassion for the disadva 10.8kReads8.7Score762Shelves
8. 8 娘 My Wife Is Actually a Female Demon Lord 娘子竟是女魔头 Toast Toast土司吐司Historical2.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Wang You found himself married on the spot. Not only did he become a county magistrate, he also got to marry a beautiful bride... But on their wedding night, he was poisoned and carried away. His wife's family are a band of local tyrants, every one of them a peerless martial artist. In a tiny county yamen, there are more than ten people scheming against one another. The maid who is always smiling can take down more than a dozen burly men. His wife practices martial arts eve 35.9kReads9.0Score3.5kShelves

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   In ancient times, the protagonist has an army and starts as a county magistrate. He is forced to marry the daughter of a landlord—the female lead. She then does many good deeds. When the old emperor dies, the court falls into chaos, chilling the protagonist's heart. So, the protagonist leads his army to establish a separatist regime. 🌙🌙 Single female lead, fictional setting!

9. 9 手 I Command a Mighty Army, Yet You Want Me to Give Up Power? Father, It’s Time to Step Down 手握重兵让交权，父皇该退位了 The Melon Is Super Sweet香瓜贼甜Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation is now streaming on the Hongguo app: With an Army of Three Hundred Thousand Loyalists at My Command, I Demand That Your Majesty Abdicate!] [Feel-Good Read, Fast-Paced, Multiple Heroines, Ruthless and Decisive, A Mad Prince!] Qin Chuan was born into the Great Qin Dynasty as its Sixth Prince and awakened a Favorability System that let him see everyone's opinion of him. If he could raise a talented person's favorability to one hundred, they would never betray him, and he 25.6kReads7.9Score1.7kShelves

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   A fairly good book. It features some high-level martial arts elements, but not many; the main focus is on soldiers as the primary attackers. According to the author, even a Grandmaster wouldn't dare face an army of hundreds of thousands; they could be worn down by attrition. The mid-game involves vying for supremacy and building a harem. [Thinking][Smirk]

10. 10 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 15.7kReads8.2Score942Shelves

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Add to bookshelf]

11. 11 骑 Mount & Blade: Late Ming, Starting by Maxing Out My Stats 骑砍明末：从刷满面板开始 Chasing the Wind, Big and Fat追风大肥Historical830k WordsCompleted [Light System + pseudo-Mount & Blade + invincible hero + making up for a few regrets] The man standing before you now is: The pillar of the Ming dynasty, who saved a tottering empire and made sure that even if the world fell, the Ming would endure. The Qing dynasty's greatest warrior, who slaughtered the Eight Banners like dogs and swept through their lands 132 times. The bane of the Donglin faction, who wielded a long blade in political struggles and settled cases in the imperial prison. Qin Sh 9.8kReads8.8Score580Shelves

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    The first book has a cheat code, but I highly recommend the second one (it's very good).

12. 12 三 Three Kingdoms: The Son of Heaven? The Strongest Army Wins! 三国：天子？兵强马壮者为之！ Jun Zuimengxin君醉梦心Historical3.4M WordsOngoing [Martial warrior] [Feel-good read] [No System] [Commoner origins] [Warlord] [Overbearing] [General Who Shakes the Heavens] At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, the imperial court was corrupt, eunuchs and imperial in-laws fought endlessly, and powerful local clans and wealthy families seized land. The rich owned fields stretching to the horizon, while the poor had nowhere to plant a foot. Commoners had no way to serve their country. Starving and desperate, they had only one choice: take up a bl 28.4kReads8.6Score1.9kShelves
13. 13 荒 Hunter in a Year of Famine: I Stockpile Grain and Become King by Killing a Tyrant 荒年猎户：从杀恶霸开始屯粮称王 At First, I Didn't Understand the Meaning of the Book初读不知书中意Historical244k WordsCompleted Hunter + farming + conquest + stockpile grain and bide your time before claiming the throne After transmigrating into a year of famine, Su An had barely opened his eyes when his own father nearly killed him. His dad thought he was possessed by a ghost! “Since I’m here, I’d better survive first!” A bully killed his original body to take the village beauty? He raised a crossbow to the bully’s forehead, and the man didn’t dare make another peep. Freezing in the bitter night? He spent the night repa 701Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    Starting as a hunter, he gradually built an army.

14. 14 乱 A Million Armored Men in Troubled Times, and You Call Them Beggars Scrounging for Food? 乱世带甲百万，你说是流民乞食 At First, I Didn't Understand the Meaning of the Book初读不知书中意Historical162k WordsCompleted [War + passion + history + anti-cliché + no System] Qin Tian, a university graduate, transmigrates into a vagrant in a land torn apart by war. From the start, he’s fighting a wild dog over half a piece of bread. No System, no golden finger, and he can’t even understand what people are saying! Bandits want to sell him, soldiers want to arrest him, and the city is full of starving corpses and danger at every turn. While others endure humiliation, he grabs a shard of pottery and fights back; while 89Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 15 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
16. 16 我 I Pretended to Be a Fool During the Famine and Became a Marquis 我在灾荒年装傻成侯爷 Bookworm Eleven书虫十一Historical2.4M WordsCompleted (Easygoing Hunting + Thrilling Power Fantasy + Ancient-Era Conquest) Chen Wuji wakes up to find that he has transmigrated into the body of a poor hunter during an ancient-era famine. The young hunter lost both his parents and owns nothing but four bare walls. It is only thanks to his sister-in-law's care that he has managed to survive. Facing this disastrous start, Chen Wuji draws on modern knowledge to stockpile grain and fill his storehouse with meat, living freely as he competes for dominion 28.5kReads8.3Score3kShelves
17. 17 乱 Chaos and Famine: My Daily Divinations Fill My Storehouse with Food and Meat! 乱世荒年：我每日一卦粮肉满仓！ Rising From the Abyss风起于渊Historical2.0M WordsOngoing Hunter + farming + stockpiling grain before making a move + rebellion and conquest + ten kingdoms, countless beauties [Current fate star: Mountain dweller] [Today's fortune: Blessings and misfortune intertwined] [Great fortune: At the northern foothills of Second Black Mountain, a deer has died of old age in the mountains. Go there to claim its entire hide and carcass.] [Fair: At the foot of Little Black Mountain, a pheasant is caught in the brambles. Hurry over and you might find something extr 291.2kReads8.3Score23.9kShelves
18. 18 唐 A Soldier's Journey at the End of the Tang Dynasty 唐末从军行 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The Tang dynasty was at the height of its glory, yet its political failings could only be reversed by a hero of the ages. As the saying goes, rise and fall are governed by fate, and after reaching its peak, prosperity must decline. After three hundred years of glory and turmoil, the magnificent Tang dynasty finally crumbled. That year, Chen Congjin arrived in this world. He would bring this chaotic era to an end. 128.9kReads9.0Score13.3kShelves

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    The protagonist's soul transmigrates to the late Tang Dynasty, becoming an orphaned peasant. He then joins the army, kills two successive military governors, rises to the position of military governor of Lulong, begins to accumulate power, and eventually sweeps across the land.

19. 19 骑 Mount & Blade: The Ambitious Hero of the Great Jin 骑砍：大晋枭雄 The Roadside Bandit剪径蟊贼Anime Fanfiction764k WordsCompleted [Power Struggle] [System] [Political Intrigue] [Mount & Blade: Dynasty Warriors] Waking up one day, Wang Jin discovers that he has arrived in a country called Great Jin. The dynasty is nearing its end, with powerful ministers ruling the court, aristocratic clans carving up the land, and local gentry seizing farmland. The people are destitute, while foreign tribes wait like vultures for Great Jin to fall so they can devour its remains. Watch as Wang Jin climbs step by step to the top of Great Jin 1.9kReads8.4Score100Shelves

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    With a shop, you can spend money to buy soldiers and sweep everything aside.

20. 20 大 Great Xia: I Became a Constable and Founded a Dynasty 大夏：我，捕快，建朝称帝 Yuzhu Pavilion玉竹轩Historical2.2M WordsCompleted (No System + Political Intrigue + Iron-Fisted Conquest + Mount & Blade + Faction Building + Traditional Alternate History) He transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking constable in a county town of the Great Xia dynasty. Starting from humble beginnings as a constable, he builds an army and expands his power. Amid the clash of swords and the thunder of warhorses, he earns distinction and rises through the ranks, advancing one careful step at a time. In the end, he carves out territory, claims 12.4kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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    I've been reading it recently and have already reached over 400 chapters. Highly recommended! [Thumbs up]

21. 21 相 Prime Minister Zhuge's Northern Expedition, Liu Shan Leads Wei Yan in a Surprise Attack on Chang'an 相父北伐，刘禅率魏延奇袭长安 Mulin Shanbao霂霖山宝Historical3.0M WordsCompleted A purple-gold crown binds his hair. He wears a red brocade robe embroidered with flowers from Xichuan, armor linked with beast-faced plates, and a beautifully crafted lion-patterned belt. In his hand is a gleaming gold, tiger-headed spiked club, and beneath him is a Fire Dragon steed. And you're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: “For internal affairs, ask Imperial Father. For external affairs, ask the Chancellor. If there's anything else we can't decide, ask Wolong!” Zhuge Liang: “Your Maje 6.4kReads8.7Score511Shelves

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    Wearing a purple-gold crown to bind his hair, a red cotton robe adorned with a hundred flowers from Sichuan, and a chainmail armor with beast-faced heads, he had a lion-headed belt around his waist, wielded a gleaming gold tiger-head mace, and rode a fiery dragon steed. You're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: "For internal affairs, consult the Prime Minister; for external affairs, consult the Chancellor; for all matters, consult the Sleeping Dragon!" Zhuge Liang: "This rebellious son doesn't want to concern himself with anything!"

22. 22 抗 The War of Resistance’s Furnace of Flesh and Blood 抗战之血肉熔炉 Youngster from Lingnan岭南小后生Urban1.5M WordsCompleted This story is set in a parallel world. It follows Qin Ren, a passionate young man from the 21st century who transmigrates back to the War of Resistance Against Japan and becomes a Whampoa Military Academy cadet, fighting the Japanese invaders head-on. When the enemy's iron hooves sweep across the land, the sons and daughters of China rise up to resist the invasion. 24.4kReads8.6Score1.4kShelves

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    Not ancient times... But the Republic of China era, okay?

23. 23 朕 I Shall Make the Han Great Again 朕让大汉再次伟大 Just Don't Feel Like Moving偏偏不想动Eastern Fantasy585k WordsCompleted [Alternate History] [Status Screen] [Gradually Raising Troops Early On, Then Scaling Up Later] [Cautious] [Power Fantasy] [No Holding Back] (The book has only just received its rating, so don’t worry. Stick with it and you won’t be disappointed.) (A friendly heads-up: readers with strong moral sensibilities may want to stay away, to avoid being upset.) Liu Qing transmigrates to another world, a planet identical to Earth, with no mystical powers. The Great Han Empire is in decline. He transmigrat 716Reads6.7Score117Shelves

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    They're all great. Highly recommended.

24. 24 帝 The Emperor's Hegemony in Great Ming 帝霸大明 Loves Beef on a Hot Plate爱吃铁板牛Historical620k WordsCompleted In the late Ming Dynasty, natural disasters struck one after another and the government was corrupt. After waking up as Zhu Youxiao during the final years of the Wanli Emperor's reign, he faced the Three Major Cases of the late Ming and the disastrous defeat at Sarhu. Faced with such a complicated situation, how will this young emperor turn things around? 17.9kReads8.9Score827Shelves
25. 25 从 Starting on the Steppe, I Hack My Way Across the World 从草原开始砍翻世界 Ye Yaozi夜垚子Historical616k WordsCompleted [End of a Dynasty + Grassland Conquest + Ruthless Protagonist + Recruitable Troops + Become Emperor] The story takes off in Chapter Five, with no setbacks from then on. Armored heavy cavalry tramples the grasslands! All fear comes from a lack of strength. Xu Feng transmigrates in his real body to an ancient dynasty beset by famine and natural disasters, where refugees are everywhere. On the very day he arrives, he’s thrown in prison and exiled to the frontier. After escaping, he gets a panel lik 1.5kReads7.3Score104Shelves
26. 26 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty with an Imperial Era System 穿越大明之朕有帝国时代系统 Mo Yunfan墨云凡Historical2.6M WordsOngoing Synopsis: Great Ming + Emperor + Political Intrigue + Age of Empires System [At its peak, this novel had 600,000 readers. Its comic-drama adaptation, The Carpenter's Empire, is now updating on multiple platforms. Read with confidence!] The Taichang Emperor is on his deathbed. The Great Ming court is in turmoil, three major cases have erupted at once, treacherous ministers are plotting to force a palace move, vassal states are turning away, the borders are in revolt, and powerful nations are clos 106.2kReads8.4Score7.1kShelves
27. 27 唐 Late Tang: From Hundredfold Proficiency to Pacifying the Realm 唐末：从百倍熟练到涤荡天下 Chasing the Wind, Big and Fat追风大肥Historical687k WordsCompleted A modern young man transmigrates into the body of Emperor Li Ye of Tang, on the verge of becoming a warlord's canary. Fortunately, after being reborn, Li Ye awakens a divine skill that multiplies everything by a hundred. Whatever he does, he reaps a hundredfold reward. So Li Ye, who couldn't hurt a fly, 'practiced' his swordsmanship a little and cleaved an overbearing palace guard in half. Then he 'practiced' archery a little and shot the warlord dead between the eyes. He thought he'd end up fol 5.8kReads8.4Score397Shelves
28. 28 帝 Empire's Struggle for Supremacy 帝国争霸 White Lonely Island白色孤岛Historical3.6M WordsCompleted Chen Ziang wakes up to discover that he has transmigrated to an unfamiliar era of clashing armies and devastation. It is a shattered age, and an age of heroes vying for supremacy. It is the best of times and the worst of times. Chen Ziang rises from humble beginnings, builds an elite army, sweeps across the realm, saves the common people, and establishes an unrivaled empire! 7.8kReads8.6Score617Shelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates to a fictional world. He is a man of great wisdom. In a chaotic dynasty, he joins the mercenary faction, rebels, treats the people exceptionally well, and strives to dominate the world!

29. 29 明 Late Ming: Chongzhen, Don't Ascend the Throne Yet. Let Me Play Dead First 明末：崇祯你先别登基容我诈个尸 Persimmons Are Poisonous柿子有毒Historical2.2M WordsCompleted August 24, 1627. The Ming dynasty welcomed its final emperor. Emperor Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian, stood on the steps of the Jianji Hall, receiving the court officials' homage. Just as the enthronement ceremony reached its final stage, the late emperor Zhu Youxiao suddenly appeared in the doorway. “Chongzhen, don't ascend the throne just yet. Let me fake my own death first!” A firearms engineer arrives in the Ming dynasty with memories of his previous life. What changes will he bring to this empire o 22.1kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves

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    ① Just as the coronation ceremony was reaching its final stage, the late Emperor Zhu Youxiao suddenly appeared at the entrance of the hall. 🔥 A firearms engineer, carrying memories of his past life, has descended upon the Ming Dynasty. What changes will he bring to this crumbling empire?

30. 30 大 Ming Dynasty Tyrant: I’ll Extend the Dynasty’s Reign by 300 Years 大明暴君，我为大明续运三百年 Kunwu昆吾Historical6.1M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue]+ [Passionate]+ [Struggle for supremacy]+ [Ruthless]+ [No System] “Zhu Youjian, go in peace. Everything you had will be inherited by me, Ye Xuan. From this day on, I am the sixteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen. I swear here: Those you, Zhu Youjian, could not kill, I, Chongzhen, will kill. What you, Zhu Youjian, could not accomplish, I, Chongzhen, will accomplish. Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are rebelling? Then it depends on whether I give them the chance! The J 101.9kReads9.2Score14kShelves
31. 31 晚 The Great Warlord of the Late Ming 晚明大军阀 Steel Afterglow钢铁余晖Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Advance notice: Farming-focused story. Anti-Ming and anti-Qing. Firearms. Conquest. Advancing technology. No System, and there is a female lead, but she gets very little page time. After a stroke of incredible luck, the protagonist wakes up to discover he has become a bandit chief. He has just settled an internal dispute in the stronghold when government troops arrive to surround and suppress them. To avoid being wiped out by the authorities, the protagonist can only use what he has at hand to 2.1kReads8.8Score198Shelves
32. 32 全 Global Sinicization, Starting at the End of the Ming Dynasty 全球汉化，从明末开始 Cutting the Hanging斩悬Historical3.2M WordsOngoing After his soul travels back to the end of the Ming dynasty, in the first year of the Chongzhen reign, Wei Changjun discovers that he can contact the future. Before me lies the dying Ming dynasty, beset within by Zhang Xianzhong, Li Zicheng, and rebel kings vying for control of the Central Plains. Beyond its borders, the Jurchen cavalry watches hungrily, ready to invade at any moment. Behind me stands a future superpower: the National History Research Institute, the Ministry of Agriculture, the M 8.8kReads8.9Score544Shelves
33. 33 朱 Zhu Houzhao: The Worst Temple Name I'll Accept Is Shengzong 朱厚照：朕的庙号最次也得是圣宗 A Weary Bird Returns to Its Old Woods倦鸟落旧林Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty’s Zhu Houzhao + court intrigue + cracking down on corrupt officials + sweeping through Mongolia + crushing the barbarians + opening up a New World] Drowning from the start, with civil officials always trying to kill me! Crush the landlords and put the Ming economy under state ownership! Let the red flags fly and open up nine continents and five seas! Rule the entire world: from the founding to the fall of the Ming, none can rival us! 14.4kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
34. 34 边 Borderland Veteran: I Pick Up a Fallen Empress from the Start 边关悍卒：开局捡个亡国女帝 I Unleash the Hundred Blossoms我开百花杀Historical1.9M WordsOngoing (The comic adaptation, The Lonely City Shines Across Mountains and Rivers, is now available. Please check it out.) More than a decade after the Yu Dynasty was founded, aristocratic clans dominate the court and govern through civil rule. The border troops go unpaid year after year, and their lives are worth less than grass. Shen Lie was an elite soldier in his previous life. After transmigrating, he becomes a dull-witted frontier soldier whom everyone can bully at Heihe Fort, the foremost outpost 73.4kReads8.6Score6.1kShelves

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    Don't scroll past if you're looking for a good read! This wildly popular historical romance novel, "A Fierce Soldier on the Frontier Picks Up a Fallen Empress at the Start," is an absolute must-read—a top-tier, action-packed read you won't want to put down! It's high-energy from beginning to end, packed with action, political intrigue, sweet romance, and a classic underdog story. You won't be able to stop reading once you start! In a chaotic world, the frontier is engulfed in war. The once unified dynasty has crumbled, barbarian cavalry tramples the land, people are displaced, and soldiers shed their blood on the battlefield. The protagonist is an unassuming soldier on the frontier, without a prestigious family background or immense power. All he possesses is unwavering courage and an indomitable spirit. Struggling to survive amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood, he only wants to protect his isolated city and live. Who would have thought that a routine battlefield patrol would lead him to rescue a wounded and wretched empress of a fallen kingdom! Once a powerful and incomparably noble empress, she lost her kingdom and family, becoming a prisoner vulnerable to all, enduring humiliation and barely clinging to life, a fragile drifter in a chaotic world. Two people from completely different backgrounds unexpectedly meet on the frontier, their fates becoming inextricably intertwined! No melodramatic clichés, no overly sentimental characters; the male protagonist is decisive, ruthless, and merciless. From this moment on, he is no longer a lowly soldier at the mercy of others, but a war god in a chaotic world, protecting the empress and sweeping away all enemies! Faced with the barbarian army's relentless siege, he single-handedly raided the enemy camp at night, beheading their general and disrupting their ranks. Facing the court's ruthless pursuit of traitors, he proceeded cautiously, using their strength against them to uncover the mastermind. Amidst internal and external troubles plaguing his empire, he single-handedly stabilized the border defenses, rallied his remaining troops, and rose step by step from a lowly border soldier to a renowned general who commands respect throughout the land! The Empress is no weakling; she is patient, intelligent, and compassionate, possessing the heart of a ruler despite her dire circumstances. She understands politics and is adept at judging character, silently supporting the male lead, analyzing the situation and stabilizing the hearts of the people. In this chaotic world, they rely on each other, mutually committed, without melodramatic misunderstandings, only the deep affection of fighting side-by-side. Beneath the battlefield's fierce power lies tenderness, and amidst the turmoil of war, their mutual protection shines through – a truly heartwarming story! What makes this book truly exceptional is its dense array of thrilling moments and explosive pacing! From defending the border to sweeping across the northern frontier, from annihilating rebels to vying for supremacy, the protagonist's journey is a meteoric rise, a relentless climb to power, accumulating military achievements and wielding immense influence. Every battle is exhilarating, every political maneuver captivating. Watching him rise from humble beginnings to lead a fallen empress in a journey of defying fate and reclaiming the kingdom is incredibly satisfying! There are no superfluous subplots or idiotic supporting characters; the entire story revolves around battlefield conquest, political maneuvering for national restoration, and romance amidst chaos. It offers both the heroic spirit of war and the tender emotions of loyalty and devotion between emperor and soldiers, seamlessly blending national duty with personal love. The plot twists and turns, creating a series of climaxes that make it increasingly exciting and addictive as you read on! In a chaotic world, a valiant soldier wields his sword to protect the emperor, while the empress, with her unwavering resolve, secures her rule. Witness how a lowly border soldier, accompanied by an empress of a fallen kingdom, defeats barbarians, quells internal strife, restores order, and reshapes the vast land, writing an epic tale of defying fate and achieving victory! Whether you're a fan of battlefield novels, a loyal follower of political intrigue stories, or a reader who prefers sweet romance amidst chaos, this novel will perfectly cater to your tastes. You don't have to worry about being disappointed! The plot is thrilling, the characters are top-notch, and the experience is incredibly satisfying. You won't regret reading it; you'll truly regret missing it!

35. 35 私 I Have 800,000 Private Soldiers. Is the Emperor Forcing Me to Surrender Them? 私兵80万，皇帝逼我交兵权？ Word-Farming Peasant Huang Sanjie码字农民黄三戒Historical1.1M WordsCompleted With 8,000 private troops, the emperor demands I surrender my military command. I, a loyal subject, could never harbor disloyal intentions! With 80,000 private troops, the emperor demands I surrender my military command. I am a man born between heaven and earth. How could I spend my life languishing beneath another? With 800,000 private troops, the emperor demands I surrender my military command. My whole life, I have received Heaven's mandate, and may my reign be everlasting! Chen Huai'an's sou 36.2kReads7.2Score1.6kShelves

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    The imperial family is the most ruthless place. A disillusioned prince is sent to a fiefdom, where he quietly develops amidst internal and external troubles, hoping to make a name for himself.

36. 36 我 I’m Just a Foolish Emperor. What Bad Intentions Could I Have? 我就一昏君，能有什么坏心思？ Hai Jingliangong海静凉宫Historical3.9M WordsOngoing [Tyrant + Political Scheming + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Misinterpretations + Farming] Luo Lin opens his eyes and finds himself the new ruler of the Qian Kingdom, bound to a Tyrant System. If he ruins the kingdom’s fortunes, he can live forever? Being a wise ruler might be difficult, but being a tyrant should be easy. Just do whatever you want with your eyes closed! Then he looks around: a bewitchingly beautiful empress, a fiercely loyal minister, and a powerful eunuch. So Luo Lin starts causing 10.6kReads9.1Score787Shelves

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    1. [Note] The protagonist transmigrates to a fictional ancient dynasty, becoming the eldest son of a powerful prince. The emperor wants to eliminate the powerful princely family, but fortunately, the protagonist awakens a system at a critical moment, gaining an army of 800,000 and rebelling. 2. [Note] The protagonist transmigrates to a fictional ancient world, becoming a newly enthroned monarch and bound to a "tyrant system." As long as the protagonist ruins the nation's fate, he can become the ruler of Earth. An emperor definitely has an army under his command.

37. 37 我 I Am a Tyrant in the Ming Dynasty 我在大明当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical2.5M WordsCompleted You think I don't know you're secretly colluding with the Manchus? You think I don't know you've been hiding your commercial taxes? The southeast is lost in drunken revelry, while Shaanxi lies barren for a thousand miles, strewn with starving corpses! The court's ministers care nothing for the people's lives or the fate of the realm. They suck the lifeblood from the Ming and carve the flesh from the people! Even an ordinary man's fury can drench the ground in blood. Do you know what happens when 3.9kReads8.9Score230Shelves
38. 38 夺 You’re Taking My Military Command? Then I’ll Lead the Rebellion and Claim the Throne! 夺我兵权？带头反了，我要黄袍加身！ A Different Kind of Jianghu别是一江湖Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Alternate history + feel-good power fantasy] If you transmigrated to ancient times and the emperor wanted to take away your command of the troops, what would you do? Eight thousand soldiers! How could a subject harbor disloyal thoughts? Eighty thousand soldiers! Might makes right. Perhaps I should make a play for the throne! Three hundred thousand soldiers! Hey, you there! How dare you sit on My throne?! Lin Chen, a top mercenary, accidentally transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a 769Reads5.4Score—Shelves
39. 39 封 Three Years in My Fief, and the Useless Prince Shocks the Court 封地三年，废物皇子震惊朝堂大佬 Daoist Wick灯芯道人Historical511k WordsCompleted [Alternate history + laid-back daily life + developing a fiefdom + a slight golden finger] Li Su, the useless prince hated by everyone in the capital, is driven from court and sent to Lingnan Prefecture, a desolate backwater, to fend for himself. Once-in-a-century earthquakes cut off the fiefdom from the outside world for three years, leaving Lingnan isolated from the court and the rest of the realm. Three years later~ Emperor Qian graciously permits the various regional princes to come to the 6.7kReads8.6Score362Shelves
40. 40 全 Global Survival: Starting from the Desert, I Grow an Empire 全民求生：沙漠开局，种出个帝国 Er Jing Tiao Oh二荆条哦Sports1.2M WordsCompleted [Desert Farming + Ancient People Transmigrate + Fresh New Premise + Teamwork + Ordinary People + Growth and Conquest] From the start, he has a tiny oasis and no resources. It could hardly be worse. Fortunately, Lu Chen gains the talent Meticulous Farming, which cuts crop-growing time in half. He then awakens the talent skill Thriving Livestock, which halves the time it takes animals to mature. With two divine farming skills in hand, Lu Chen becomes humanity’s biggest grain merchant, only to 5.2kReads8.4Score328Shelves
41. 41 大 Great Ming: From the Start, Zhu Di Exposed My Simulated Life 大明：开局被朱棣模拟人生曝光了 Sky-Blue Shirt天蓝色的衬衫Historical4.6M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty charmer + father’s resignation, son’s delight + simulator + two golden fingers] In the sixteenth year of Yongle, Zhu Gaoshuo transmigrates to another version of the Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Di's fourth son. With three dragons and two pythons around him, he had planned to live quietly and enjoy his life as a prince. But to his surprise, he attracts the spirits of legendary figures from history. The First Emperor Ying Zheng, Xiang Yu the Conqueror, Chancellor Zhuge Liang, the God 20.7kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves
42. 42 大 The Great Tang Prince: Sent to His Fiefdom from the Start by Li Shimin 大唐皇子：开局被李世民赶去封地 Great Tang's Guardian General大唐镇国将军Historical1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty, Li You became Li Shimin's fifth son. Since Li You was always talking back to Li Shimin, the emperor sent him to Qi Zhou as its governor. Li You was overjoyed. Not only had he transmigrated into the body of a prince of noble birth, but he had also been sent to his fief from the start. Now no one would be there to keep an eye on him! This was an absolutely perfect opening! As for Li Shimin not giving him any money, was that really a problem? How could he f 12.7kReads8.6Score782Shelves
43. 43 帝 The Rise of an Empire: Building a Fiefdom from the Start and Forging an Iron Dynasty! 帝国崛起：开局建设封地，打造钢铁皇朝！ Zike紫恪Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After an accident, Li Xin transmigrates to another world and becomes the third prince of the Great Qian Dynasty. His fief is covered in miles of ice and snow, and before he can even take it all in, it's attacked by horse-riding bandits from the grasslands. Fortunately, Li Xin possesses technology far beyond this era. He farms, develops industry, builds up his fief, and fights off the grassland bandits... Then one day, when he finally looks around, he realizes that the poor, freezing fief he star 1.9kReads8.3Score105Shelves
44. 44 我 I Live Freely in My Fief, Yet They Call Me a Worthy Prince 我在封地逍遥，却被称贤王 Tired乏了Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Alternate history + laid-back comedy + a real rascal!] As a prince, it's not unreasonable for me to have a fief of my own, is it? It's my fief, so I make the rules. That means I can do whatever I want, right? On my first day in the fief, I visited a brothel. On the second day, I went to a gambling den. Lost money at the casino? Absolutely impossible. Isn't it all my money anyway? Extorting wealthy merchants for protection money was just business as usual. Beggars lining the streets asking for a 29.8kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
45. 45 乱 Chronicles of War-Torn Times 乱世烽火录 Black Island黑色孤岛Historical258k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Yue dynasty, the court that had ruled for over three hundred years could not escape its fate. Great Yue fell apart, and warlords who had built up their own forces across the land emerged onto the stage. Uprisings raged without end within the realm, while the subjugated tribes stirred restlessly. To the north, the Hu barbarians of the grasslands watched like tigers, poised to strike, and launched a massive invasion south! In a time of troubles within and threats without, 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The army is initially established and gradually grows stronger amidst competition from various factions. In this fictional historical novel, the intrigue and plot are all very clearly depicted.

46. 46 从 Starting from My Fief, I’ll Rule the World! 从封地开始，称霸全球！ Faraway Farm远飞农庄Historical414k WordsCompleted "Alternate World + Fiefdom + Development + System + Army + War + Feel-Good Story + Unify the Globe" Luo Yi, a man from Earth, died in an accident, but his soul transmigrated to another world, where he was reborn! From the start, he became the sixth prince of the Great Shang Kingdom, only to lose the struggle for the throne and be banished to a remote fiefdom. A land ravaged by war, where people are starving, bandits run rampant, and foreign tribes wreak havoc? Don't panic. Watch as Luo Yi, with 2.8kReads8.5Score189Shelves
47. 47 朕 I’m Such a Foolish Emperor, So How Did I Become the Star Lord? 朕如此昏庸，怎么成了星主 The Sheep Who Loves Grass爱吃草的羊Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Great Zhou emperor, all Li Tian has to do is ruin the country's fortunes to earn rewards, and he might even ascend to immortality. If I can't be a wise ruler, how hard can it be to be a tyrant? So Li Tian gives the eunuchs more power, establishes the Western Depot to keep officials under surveillance, cancels morning court and has the empress review memorials, letting women interfere in politics, and appoints his maternal relatives to control the government while mi 2.2kReads8.3Score184Shelves
48. 48 大 Great Qin: Fusu Is Demoted from the Start, So I Talk Him into Rebellion 大秦：开局扶苏被贬，忽悠他造反 Yu Lan Jin瑜兰瑾Historical3.3M WordsOngoing “Fusu, you already have an army of 300,000 at your command. Why haven’t you rebelled yet?” “Once Qin Shi Huang dies, Zhao Gao will forge the imperial decree and Hu Hai will take the throne. Don’t wait!” “March into Xianyang and force Qin Shi Huang to abdicate in your favor!” “Fusu, it’s cold. Put on a dragon robe to keep warm!” “What? The First Emperor is dead? Hu Hai has taken the throne? And he’s issued a decree ordering you to kill yourself? This is your chance! Come on, I’ll write you a proc 127kReads9.0Score9.3kShelves
49. 49 我 I Switched Sides to Zhang Han and Rebuilt Great Qin, Leaving Liu Bang in Tears 我转投章邯再建大秦，刘邦哭麻了 Young Master Ying Gao公子嬴高Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Zhao Long transmigrates to the end of the Qin dynasty and joins Xiang Yu’s eight thousand Jiangdong troops. When Xiang Yu insults him after he offers a strategy, Zhao Long switches sides to Liu Bang and renders outstanding service. After the fiefdoms are assigned in Xianyang, Liu Bang is dissatisfied with the division of power. Secretly wary of Zhao Long’s achievements and suspicious of his identity, he angrily drives Zhao Long away and plots to kill him. Xiang Yu looks down on him, and Liu Bang 23.3kReads8.6Score2.2kShelves
50. 50 大 Great Tang: After I Transmigrated, I Just Gave Up 大唐：穿越之后，我直接开摆 Number One Luosifen螺蛳粉第一Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + early Tang history + no System + behind-the-scenes support] Wei Anping accidentally transmigrates to the early Tang dynasty. As a transmigrator, he has none of the usual golden fingers, so... he gives up and takes it easy! At the Prince of Qin’s residence, he looks Li Er straight in the eye. “What are you waiting for? Get rid of those two brothers, lock your father up, and hurry up and become emperor!” Li Er asks on the spot, “How should I do it?” Wei Anping: “Isn’t it simple? 3.5kReads8.5Score143Shelves

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