The Protagonist Builds Power on the Frontier, Rebels, and Expands the Realm 主角在边疆发育，然后造反，开疆拓土

1. 601 士 The Rise of the Great Clans 士族崛起 Yellow Hound on the Left, Gray Falcon on the Right左牵黄右擎苍Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System] After accidentally transmigrating to the final years of the Eastern Han dynasty, Shi Hui becomes the son of Shi Xie, a renowned general in Jiaozhou. In an age of rival warlords and relentless warfare, he must rapidly grow from a scholar with no combat experience into a commander of both courage and wisdom. Under the influence of his father, Shi Xie, Shi Hui gradually makes a name for himself. Drawing on his deep understanding of the history of the Three Kingdoms, he begins to maneuve 361Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Was Jiaozhou considered a frontier region? I guess so! Take a look at this book; it will give you a different perspective on how the Han Dynasty, starting from Jiaozhou, developed into the Three Kingdoms.

2. 602 双 A Double Crossing to Make a Fortune in Republican-Era China 双穿之民国淘金 Striving to Stay Alive8888努力活着8888Urban3.3M WordsOngoing Li Xiaren had spent 25 years as a wage slave, living at the bottom of society and crushed by the pressure of making ends meet. No matter how hard he worked to earn money, he still couldn't afford a home of his own. Even his longtime girlfriend left him. Downhearted, he finally managed to collect the wages he'd been owed and planned to head to Tian Shang Ren Jian for a stuffed flatbread. But who could have guessed? A ball of lightning struck him and sent him straight back to a turbulent era. More 532Reads7.7Score135Shelves

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   Let me demonstrate what happens after an argument occurs.

3. 603 海 One Piece: Punish Evil and Promote Good 海贼王之惩恶扬善 Endless Green一碧无际Anime Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted The transmigrator Qin Feng relies on the Judgment Fruit and the System for Punishing Evil and Promoting Good to establish the “Court of Judgment” amid the chaos after the end of the Rocks Era and on the eve of the Great Pirate Era. He challenges the World Government through Absolute Justice and institutional reform, ultimately breaking the chains of eight hundred years and liberating the world. [Strong demand for justice detected] [System for Punishing Evil and Promoting Good activating…] [Syste 9Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 604 双 Twin Rivers: Bloodbath in Republican-Era Shanghai 双川民国之沪上血战 Good Luck Keeps Coming好运不断Urban2.6M WordsOngoing Su Tianci has spent 25 years as a working stiff. After leaving the military, he has the job he earned stolen by someone with power and influence. His attempts to seek justice come to nothing, and with the other side's overwhelming influence, he has no choice but to become a delivery driver. Who could have guessed that while performing a good deed, he'd be struck by a heavy truck and sent straight to the Republican era? Then his transmigration golden finger turns out to let him travel between the 172Reads7.2Score149Shelves
5. 605 海 One Piece: The Zombie God Rules, Beginning in the Age of Roger 海贼：僵神统御，从罗杰时代开始 Endless Green一碧无际Anime Fanfiction503k WordsCompleted [A Host with a powerful will to survive and overwhelming resentment has been detected. Binding conditions met.] [The Huaxia Zombie God System is activating… 10%… 50%… 100%] [Binding successful] [Host: Li Xuan] [Status: Near death (severe blood loss, multiple fractures, minor internal organ ruptures)] [Current zombie level: Unawakened] [Available resentment points: 327 (from the Host and recently deceased souls nearby)] [System functions unlocked: Basic status panel, resentment collection, abilit 13Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 606 开 A Village from the Start 开局一条村 Bai Zhuo Baijia罢拙百家Historical224k WordsOngoing [From the Start + System + War for Supremacy + Summoning + Alternate History + Farming + Transmigration] Wei Dabao was an ordinary university student until a car accident sent his soul to another world. Other transmigrators become princes, lords, or talented scholars... He, however, becomes the village chief of a village with only six people. And in this new world, there is the declining Great Wei Empire, powerful barbarians, ambitious Wa tribes, and the kingdoms of the Western Regions, all quie 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Start in a small border village

7. 607 穿 Transmigrated to the Post-Apocalypse, and the Troll Wants Meat 穿越末世，巨魔要吃肉 Smelling Roses with Eyes Closed闭眼嗅蔷薇Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsOngoing [Awakening in Another World + Decisive and Ruthless + Lordly Conquest + Darkness Descends + Multiple Races (Succubi, Snake Women, Fox Women...)] Earth is hit by a dimensional reduction, downgraded to a two-dimensional world and turned into a block of data merged into another world among the Myriad Worlds. Some people survive by all sorts of means and methods, and establish organizations. Luo Shanhai is one of the survivors! But by then, Luo Shanhai no longer goes by that name. He is Shakesi Miya 18.6kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
8. 608 开 Guarding the Frontier from the Start: I Can Copy Talents Like Crazy 开局镇守边疆：我嘎嘎复制天赋 Frost Cat霜猫Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Fantasy + System + Passion] After an accident, Shen Ming transmigrates into the body of a prisoner on the northern frontier. The very next day, he must take part in a trial and fight to the death against demonic beasts. He thinks he is doomed, but unexpectedly awakens a talent-copying System. An age of chaos is approaching, and demonic beasts are running rampant. To protect himself, Shen Ming sets out on the path to becoming the strongest. [Martial Saint Physique: Golden talent, increases culti 786Reads8.5Score219Shelves

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   ① Li Xianzhi transmigrated to an empire called the Great Ning Dynasty, becoming the second son of the Southern Prince's Mansion. He initially thought he would enjoy wealth and honor, but unexpectedly, the Southern Prince's Mansion held immense power, making it unacceptable to the emperor. Ultimately, the Li family members were framed by the emperor and assassinated in the wilderness. To survive, Li Xianzhi feigned madness, becoming a laughingstock for the world. Finally, three years later, he was granted the hereditary title of Southern Prince.

9. 609 骥 Galloping Through the Three Kingdoms 骥行三国 Zhao Buyan赵不言Historical687k WordsCompleted From the start, I’m in the Battle of Yiling. I’m a nobody, so no one listens to what I have to say. Fortunately, I have the Chairman’s commentary on this battle. Through the protagonist’s eyes, readers are drawn into the tumultuous middle period of the Three Kingdoms. This isn’t a conventional power fantasy. I do my best to stay true to the historical figures’ personalities and interpret their relationships and political struggles through the lenses of personal interest, politics, and human natu 1.8kReads8.7Score118Shelves

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   Zhuge Liang is the protagonist's political enemy, but the novel doesn't portray Zhuge Liang negatively; it reads more and more like a political novel as it progresses.

10. 610 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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    "Your Highness, do you want a wife?" The Third Princess Chen Ruyan asked. "Take me as your wife!" Three very enjoyable historical fantasy novels with different styles!

11. 611 开 From the Start, I'm a Disgraced Prince in the Cold Palace 开局冷宫废皇子 Xiao Se Qiu Feng萧瑟秋风Historical212k WordsCompleted Transmigration + history + strategy + cultivation + a golden finger... "What? The useless prince has become an unrivaled god of war!" "The Chen Kingdom, on the verge of destruction, has somehow staged a comeback!" Chen Feng, a civil servant from Blue Star, transmigrates to another world and becomes a prince of a kingdom on the brink of collapse. Fortunately, the Strategic Mastermind System binds itself to him, allowing him to summon civil officials and military generals. Watch as I turn the tide 402Reads6.4Score—Shelves
12. 612 开 From the Start as a Frontier Soldier, I Slay My Way to Becoming the Great Han's God of War 开局边疆小兵，杀成大汉战神 Companions in the Mortal World红尘作伴Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing This is a mythic Three Kingdoms era unlike any other! Scholars cultivate literary energy, their brushstrokes summoning storms and their poems making spirits weep. Generals temper their blood and energy, their blades splitting mountains and rivers, their swords shaking heaven and earth! Daoist adepts divine the secrets of fate, while Buddhist monks chant sacred sutras! When chaos descends, countless powers vie to take the field, stirring up storms across the land. Liu Ye transmigrated. Looking at 16.5kReads8.7Score1.2kShelves
13. 613 大 Great Ming: I’m Zhu Yuntong, and I Randomly Resurrect My Relatives 大明：我朱允熥，随机复活亲人 Young Master Feng公子枫Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Old Zhu wants to make Zhu Yunwen crown prince? Bring Grandma, Empress Ma, back to life and let her give Zhu Chongba a piece of her mind! Lü takes the position of secondary consort? Bring his mother, Crown Princess Chang, back to life and restore her to her rightful place in the Eastern Palace! Zhu Yuanzhang acts like he deserves respect just because he’s old? Bring Zhu Wusi back to life and watch Zhu Chongba call him “Father” in terror! The Huai-Xi nobles can’t get along? Bring his maternal gran 32.3kReads8.9Score2.8kShelves
14. 614 新 New Song (15-Book Edition) 新宋（全15册） A Yue阿越Historical3.4M WordsCompleted No discussion of alternate-history fiction is complete without mentioning The New Song! Fifteen years in the making, the 3.6-million-word novel The New Song has officially reached its finale! Highly recommended by Ma Boyong, Luo Zhenyu, and Han Song! An encyclopedia of the Song dynasty! Its customs, etiquette, clothing, architecture, and institutions have all been meticulously researched. The author worked tirelessly to earn a PhD in history from Sichuan University while writing The New Song. Ma —Reads8.5Score—Shelves
15. 615 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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    I am a historian of the Yong Dynasty, standing beneath the setting sun at the Nine Heavens Palace, pen in hand. I have witnessed Xiao Lin leading eight thousand Xuanjia warriors to breach the palace gates, committing a bloody palace coup—he accused Empress Dowager Liu of adultery, claimed Xiao Che was not of the late emperor's bloodline, and used a blood test to shatter legitimacy; I have witnessed Qi Ming rise from a tea-buying boy in Yunlan City to the King of Ten Thousand Insects who ruled the Southern Territory, dismantling Pan Chi's chess game, and using a raging torrent to breach the city and subdue twenty thousand. The snow at Hansu Pass has not yet melted, the corpses at Duanyue Pass are already cold, and two hundred and twenty thousand troops have vanished into thin air at Zhao Yi's hands. Xiao Lin was ruthless, burying countless surrendered soldiers alive to pave the steps; Qi Ming was patient, using the internal strife of the Yong Dynasty to recuperate and build up his strength. This glorious Yong Dynasty has fallen from the altar of "ruler of all under heaven" into the abyss of intrigue and swords. As the annals of history turn, only a sigh remains—above the Nine Heavens Palace, is it Xiao Lin's imperial crown or Qi Ming's ambition that is etched?

16. 616 我 I, the Heir of Beiliang, Am Invincible. What's So Strange About That? 我，北凉世子，无敌很正常吧？ Running Pork Knuckle奔跑的肘子Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted From the start, he becomes the heir of Beiliang, but he's born with a useless body and mocked as a cripple. A cripple? This heir has a survival System. As long as I avoid danger, I earn rewards. And you call me a cripple? The Great Freedom Immortal Art, the Great Dao Sacred Body, the Dawn White Dragon, the Divine Wutong Tree... What do you think it's like to cultivate immortality in a martial arts world? There's only one word for it: invincible! Whether you're a killer born with a sword physique 10.2kReads7.7Score507Shelves
17. 617 投 I Invest in the Chosen Clan, and My Strength Equals the Entire Clan's 投资天命族人，我实力是全族总和 Sleepy Cat 9睡不醒的猫9Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsOngoing [Invincible + Clan + Ensemble Cast + Behind the Scenes + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Dominant + No Female Lead + No Romantic Tension + No Simping + No Holding Back + Decisive and Ruthless + Even More Exciting Later] Jiang Daoxuan transmigrates into a fantasy world and becomes the head of the Jiang clan. He obtains the Strongest Clan System. His strength is tied to the combined strength of the entire clan: the stronger his clan members, the stronger the Host! What's more, investing in clan members 127kReads9.1Score9.7kShelves
18. 618 历 Historical War of Nations: The Yellow Turban Rebellion from the Start 历史国战：开局黄巾起义 Lazy Fish Never Turns Over咸鱼丶不翻身Urban1.8M WordsOngoing (History + nation-versus-nation war + famous generals + livestreaming + national destiny + political scheming + passion) The historical nation-versus-nation war begins. Having lost its historical records, Huaxia forfeited the initiative and spent twenty years mired on the battlefield, losing all its accumulated strength. Li Chen, who transmigrated here, is inexplicably chosen as the sixteenth contestant. Bearing the name of Huaxia, he enters the battlefield to fight for a glimmer of hope. Lookin 68.6kReads9.0Score5.5kShelves

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    My darlings, do you want to know the story of a protagonist who, after developing his power on the frontier, rebels and expands his territory? Check out this novel! There's one where the protagonist's grandfather, Gao Tianlong, is a veteran of three dynasties in the Great Qian Dynasty and the top military figure. Two months ago, Empress Wu Zetian ascended the throne, becoming the first female emperor of the Great Qian. However, the Great Qian is in dire straits. Corrupt officials run rampant in the court, regional princes control their own territories, and the Xiongnu are watching with predatory eyes from the outside. How will the protagonist rise to power on the frontier under these circumstances? And how will he expand his territory? Quickly open "The Scheme to Destroy Seven Kingdoms, Slaughter the World, the Number One Poisonous Strategist" and find out!

19. 619 领 Lord: Rising from a Frontier Barony 领主：从边疆男爵领开始崛起 Ya Xiaoxin娅小鑫Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted [Slow Burn + Western Fantasy + Lordship + Farming + Conquest + Multiple Races + Beast-Eared Girls + Multiple Planes] Li Wei unexpectedly transmigrated to a world of extraordinary knights and magic, but from the start, he was sent to the perilous frontier territory of Stormwind. “Hah! If it’s dangerous, then I’ll just get rid of the danger.” Drive out the Naga, wipe out magical beasts, repel the orcs, occasionally flirt with half-elves and beast-eared girls, then rise in rank, expand his territor 18.7kReads7.9Score1.5kShelves
20. 620 逍 The Secret History of the Carefree Prince 逍遥王爷秘史 Carefree Peanut逍遥一花生Historical1.7M WordsCompleted A clichéd beginning, a not-so-useful System, a fallen imperial sister-in-law, a wild tribal princess, and a beautiful female general. I’ll farm and reclaim wasteland in my fief, forge weapons, and build a fleet. Watch as I, the carefree prince, make merry among the flowers and gradually seize control of the realm! 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fallen prince develops his territory on the frontier, recruits historical ministers and generals, farms, smelts iron, and builds a fleet.

21. 621 未 Never Resting 未歇 Love AD Calcium Milk the Most最爱喝AD钙奶Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Decisive and ruthless] + [Struggle for supremacy] + [Rousing] + [Fictional setting] “Loyal bones lie beneath these green hills. Why should I return wrapped in horsehide?” “The children's voices still linger, as if a lifetime has passed since we let go of old grievances.” Xu Shusheng murmured the words, then finally ran out of strength... 1.3kReads8.9Score101Shelves

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    The first two are the best I've ever read.

22. 622 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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    [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

23. 623 江 The Empire as My Canvas 江山为卷 Morning Farewell to Old Friends朝辞故旧Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [A completely fictional xianxia history: political intrigue + xianxia + no System.] “Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince has broken through all four passes. He has led his army across the Yinma River and is closing in on Tianmen Pass.” The ministers were speechless. How could that dissolute heir, who spent every day drinking and womanizing and even brought dancers on military campaigns, have broken through all four passes? From the looks of it, he was going to attack the strongest pass in Western Shu 12.3kReads9.1Score969Shelves
24. 624 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 758Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    ① I highly recommend the second book. The content progresses gradually, and the pacing is excellent! It effectively highlights the main narrative thread. I've read over a hundred chapters and it's quite good. The characters are decisive and ruthless, cold-blooded yet humane, with a system-like feel, clear writing style, and well-organized plot. I'd give it a high score for now. ② The last book perfectly suits my taste. It's written in a light and cheerful style overall, lacking some of the court intrigue, but the author's writing effectively highlights reality. It's well-balanced, interesting where it should be, and serious where it should be. It's a very emotional novel; each character is well-developed, and the plot doesn't drag or padded out.

25. 625 开 A God of Slaughter from the Start: Why Is the Emperor Rebelling? 开局成杀神，陛下为何造反？ Running Pork Knuckle奔跑的肘子Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsCompleted Framed, reduced to slave status, and sent off to serve in the army. Fine, fine. So that’s how you want to play? Then what can you do when I pull out my Godslayer System? Why should those high officials in court be allowed to lord it over everyone else? I’ll take up my butcher’s knife and carve my way through this chaotic age! “Host has slain an elite enemy and gained 1,000 experience points.” “Host has achieved the Thousand-Kill milestone and received a reward: Eight Hundred White Snow Dra 32.8kReads8.3Score2.7kShelves
26. 626 在 Passing Myself Off as a Rich Returnee in the 1980s 在八零伪装回国土豪 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Su Tianci, an ordinary working stiff for 25 years, spends his free time exploring the wilderness. By chance, he discovers a box full of U.S. dollars. Overjoyed, Su Tianci starts dreaming about where to go for a meat-stuffed flatbread. But before he can even celebrate, he slips and inexplicably tumbles off a cliff. When he comes to again, he has somehow arrived in an era full of opportunity… 7.6kReads5.8Score316Shelves

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    It can't be amazing all

27. 627 大 Great Qin: I Am the Heaven-Chosen Son 大秦我乃真命天子 Far Too Much Love忒煞情多Historical751k WordsCompleted His soul transmigrated into the Qin Dynasty, where he became the elder brother of Ying Zheng. With immortal arts flourishing and the Confucian Way governing the realm, Ying Zhi looked at this radically transformed Qin and wept. In a world where countless races stood tall and humanity was weak and insignificant, watch as Ying Zhi protects the Human Emperor and leads humanity to unite the Nine Provinces... 89Reads7.2Score—Shelves
28. 628 历 History: My Father Was Exiled, So I Raised an Army in Rebellion 历史：老爹被流放，我举兵造反 A Heart Still Unsettled心意难平Historical840k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Great Qian Dynasty, Lu Yun’s father is exiled to Ningguta from the start. To preserve their chance of making a comeback, Lu Yun makes a bold, outrageous decision! He betrays his father and gives all the family’s property to the emperor in exchange for a chance to catch his breath. But the greedy emperor wants more. In a fit of rage, Lu Yun raises an army in rebellion! “This empire is too big for you to handle. I’ll take the throne instead!” 233Reads5.4Score—Shelves
29. 629 双 Two People Transmigrate to 1949, and from the Start We Meet Lou Zhenhua 双穿一九四九，开局遇到娄振华 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Male-Channel Fanfiction150k WordsOngoing Forget personal standards and enjoy a shameless life. No more emotional self-torment; when something happens, just lose it: better to inconvenience others than make yourself suffer. That was Su Tianci in 2026. By chance, he transmigrated to Beiping just after its liberation. He also awakened a pocket dimension that could take him back to 2026. The economically booming year 2026 and the war-torn year 1949, two vastly different eras, now lay before him. 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
30. 630 大 The Great Xia Dragon Emperor 大夏龙帝 The Plan Fell Short余谋未半Historical1.1M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to ancient times as a prince, treads over countless bones, and ascends the throne. But powerful ministers hold sway, and foreign tribes invade! Zhou Cheng raises his long blade. “I am the Dragon Emperor of Great Xia! Under heaven, all land belongs to the sovereign!” 12Reads7.4Score—Shelves
31. 631 开 I Became a King from the Start to Stay Alive, Then Unified the World 开局当大王为了活命，我一统天下 Mango Field芒果田Historical529k WordsCompleted [System + Comedy + Ruthless + Shameless + Power Fantasy + War Between Nations + Political Intrigue + Cautious King] Gu Chen'an, a history major at a junior college, fell ill and transmigrated into the king of Liao. This was a world of many rival states, where wars raged between nations both openly and in secret. Gu Chen'an had only wanted to keep to his own corner of the world and enjoy a carefree life as king. Who could have known that from the start, he would awaken a System for unifying the w 77Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    Yes, this is the book you're looking for: The protagonist starts as a king in the harsh and cold Liaodong region, developing his power, recruiting civil and military officials, and building up his national strength, with the ultimate goal of conquering the Central Plains. It's incredibly good!↓↓

32. 632 独 The Unrivaled Emperor Who Fought His Way Out of the Ancient Wilderness! 独断万古，从荒古杀出来的人皇！ Street-Stall Swordsmith摆摊宝剑师Eastern Fantasy350k WordsCompleted I transmigrated into a fantasy world and became the Prince of Zhenbei of the Great Wilderness Empire. But with no talent for cultivation, I was ostracized and forced into exile on the Ancient Battlefield. Fortunately, I awakened a System that made me stronger by killing enemies. Every kill brought a reward, and the stronger the enemy, the greater the reward. So Su Ye went on killing, killing, and killing. A hundred years later, he reached the highest heights, and the world hailed him as the Slau 22Reads6.1Score—Shelves
33. 633 充 Sentenced to Military Exile, I Use My Wits to Forge a Peaceful Age 充军死囚，靠脑子杀出个太平盛世 Lone Pine Snow孤松雪Historical183k WordsOngoing [A Scheming Tale with a System] After transmigrating into the eldest legitimate son of a disgraced crown prince, Cheng Zhao sees a female emperor usurp the throne and his father deposed. He is sentenced to death, exiled three thousand li, and sent to a death-row camp on the northern frontier to die. With his life hanging in the balance, the System activates. Dynamic visual tracking and ballistic weak-point targeting mean even a pebble can pierce a skull from a hundred paces. But as chaos descend 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The son of the former crown prince was framed by the empress and sentenced to a death row camp in the northern frontier. During his transport, he was ambushed by various forces. On the verge of death, he awakened the Kingly Way Point System, skillfully used his strategies to win over veteran soldiers and criminal slaves, quell the chaos on the frontier, and returned to the capital to redress the injustice and establish a peaceful and prosperous era.

34. 634 三 No More Cowards in Jiangdong 三国，江东在无鼠辈 Bow at the Waist弓箭在腰Historical446k WordsOngoing No System, wish fulfillment, political intrigue. Zhang Liao led eight hundred men against a hundred thousand. Let him try that against me, Zhou Yan. Jiangdong only knows infighting and never thinks about making progress. That's not how I, Zhou Yan, do things. Some fool said the mice of Jiangdong aren't worth plotting with. Let's see if I, Zhou Yan, don't chop him down. I came to this era for a reason. I won't let you stand around shouting about the mice of Jiangdong. After my soul enters the bod 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is also good; you can check it out when you're looking for something to read.

35. 635 大 Great Ming: Summoning 100,000 Elite Qin Soldiers from the Start 大明：开局召唤十万大秦锐士 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical835k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the late Ming dynasty as Zhu Cijiong, the third son of the Chongzhen Emperor, he finds Li Zicheng’s rebel army at the gates and the fall of the Ming just around the corner. From the start, he summons 100,000 elite Qin troops and crushes Li Zicheng. Li then joins forces with Wu Sangui and the Qing army, plotting to divide the Ming realm among them. How can our mighty Ming simply sit back and wait for its end? This young man will lead his troops to defeat the enemy, pacify 2.4kReads8.8Score171Shelves

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    All four of these books are really good.

36. 636 从 From Border Guard to Great Xia's First King 从边军到大夏第一王 Qing Qing Ruo Xue卿卿若雪Historical306k WordsOngoing Modern veteran Lu Chen transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking border soldier in the Great Xia Empire. Using modern tactics, he improves weapons, sweeps away the barbarians, puts down rebellions, builds a navy, wipes out the Japanese, and conquers lands overseas. Rising from the lowest ranks to become a prince who rules a frontier, he uses his iron will to bring peace to the Great Xia Empire. 41Reads—Score100Shelves

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    An alternate history, a lowly soldier rises to power on the frontier in a chaotic world.

37. 637 三 Three Kingdoms: Peerless Prince, Guarding the Border for Eighteen Years 三国：无双皇子，镇守边关十八年 Dream-Chasing Boy 123追梦少年情123Historical565k WordsCompleted [Elite Snow-Dragon Cavalry + Emperor of the Ages + Invincible + Wish-Fulfillment] Liu Yu transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes the eldest illegitimate son of Emperor Ling of Han, Liu Hong. Because his father dislikes him and Empress He frames him, he's exiled to the frontier at just three years old! At the same time, just as Liu Yu arrives at Yanmen Pass, he activates the Nation-Protecting System. As long as he guards the frontier, he'll receive rewards! From then on, L 4.7kReads7.9Score291Shelves
38. 638 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting with a Bowl, Watch Me Rebuild the Han Dynasty Three Times 三国：开局一个碗，看吾三造大汉 Chicken Leg Rice with Gravy卤汁鸡腿饭Historical341k WordsCompleted [No System + Not Invincible + Starts with a Bowl + Strategy + Conquest + Wei Wudi's Legacy] His soul transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, just as the realm falls into chaos, heroes rise, and warlords fight for supremacy! To survive in this troubled age, he snatches Guan Yu and Zhang Fei away, leaving Big-Eared Liu to sell straw sandals for the rest of his life! In the name of his Han imperial heritage, he befriends heroes from across the realm, crushes the Yellow Turban rebels, e 153Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    [Ding, congratulations host, you have transmigrated to the late Eastern Han Dynasty. The system is loading for you. Please wait.] [System is loading, progress 1%.] Duan Yu: "…" Good heavens. No need to ask. The system has already appeared. The fact that he transmigrated is irrefutable. The sixth year of Guanghe. Even without asking, Duan Yu knew where he was. Looking down at his bare upper body and the fact that he was only wearing underwear, Duan Yu looked at the girl in confusion and asked: "Can I ask where my clothes are?" "Or did I come here... Without any clothes on?" Looking at his familiar body, Duan Yu knew that he had not transmigrated in spirit form, but in person. Since he was in person, he couldn't have come naked, could he? He was clearly wearing training camouflage before he fainted. The girl's face flushed red. "I... I'm sorry..." "I... I just wanted to save you..."

39. 639 莞 Appliance Repair in Wancheng: All My Customers Are Older Sisters 莞城家电维修：客户都是姐姐 Upstream Traveler逆游人Urban183k WordsCompleted Yao Kun came to Dongguan alone to make a living. His superb home appliance repair skills helped him get established, and he unexpectedly activated the sign-in System. He fixes an air conditioner, and the landlady readily signs an annual maintenance deal with him; He repairs a freezer, and the owner of a food stall keeps calling on him to maintain her equipment; A college student meets him while he's fixing an appliance, and eagerly recommends him to the neighbors; He repairs a hospital refrigera 2.3kReads8.2Score186Shelves

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    A realistic urban underdog story. The protagonist starts out as a home appliance repairman in Dongguan, but a system suddenly appears and disrupts his mundane life. He wanders through the old city streets, witnessing the diverse aspects of urban life, resolving trivial conflicts, and forging precious friendships.

40. 640 大 The Iron-Boned Ming, Zhu Qizhen the Fortress Emperor 大明硬骨头，堡宗朱祁镇 Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical204k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no overpowered protagonist, no crushing everyone with brute force] On the eve of the Tumu Crisis, he transmigrates as Zhu Qizhen and is emperor for just one day. Why did Zhu Qizhen clear Wang Zhen's name? Was the Zhu Qizhen who returned to power in history really the same man? Did the Ming dynasty truly begin its decline with him? Of the sixteen Ming emperors, how many met a clear-cut end? He must survive first. Only then can he think about anything else. With three 729Reads—Score117Shelves

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    They went to the northern deserts to develop their talents. They had strong moral principles, weren't interested in women, and promoted a people-centered historical perspective in the Ming Dynasty. They relied on logic, trial and error, humanity, modern management, and scientific training, never fighting unprepared battles, and surviving by finding their way out of the cracks...

41. 641 大 The Fierce Tigers of the Ming Dynasty 大明虎贲 Holding a Lamp, Watching the Sword挑灯看剑Historical1.6M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into an age of chaos, where blades are honed, war rages across the land, and the imperial court is rife with scheming and on the brink of collapse. Yuan Xiao arrives in this troubled era by chance while carrying out a mission. Relying on his wit and intelligence, he navigates between the various factions, making friends on all sides and rising step by step to the pinnacle of life amid one peril after another. Behold Yuan Xiao, casually brushing off his sleeves! I specialize in p 305Reads8.8Score101Shelves

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    Dear book lover, I recommend a few books that I hope will help you relieve your worries.

42. 642 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Most Exceptional Imperial Son-in-Law 大唐极品驸马 Wen Qilang温七郎Historical2.3M WordsCompleted In the eighth year of Wude, Chang’an of the Great Tang is rife with undercurrents, and the struggle for the throne grows ever fiercer. Ye Xiaotian, a top medical student, transmigrates into this world and becomes the son-in-law of Princess Changle, Li Yuan’s daughter. 4.5kReads8.3Score311Shelves
43. 643 玄 Fantasy Three Kingdoms: My White Horse Dao Soldiers, Three Thousand to Suppress Ten Thousand Daos 玄幻三国：我的白马道兵，三千镇万道 The Fifth Son of the Zhou Family周家老五99k WordsCompleted Fantasy Three Kingdoms: My White Horse Dao Soldiers, Three Thousand Strong, Can Suppress Ten Thousand Dao 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Three thousand White Horse Warriors swept through the Three Kingdoms, causing all the heroes to bow down!

44. 644 世 The Fierce Heir 世子凶猛 Born Wang Fugui天生王富贵Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Year Sixteen of the Jingyuan Era The Prince of Jingnan died in battle. His heir was famous for being a wastrel, and everyone at court was waiting to see him make a fool of himself. But who would have guessed that this heir, seemingly frivolous and utterly debauched, was secretly the Lord of the Underworld, feared throughout the land? A young lord by day, the Lord of the Underworld by night. He battles high officials, toys with celebrated courtesans, destroys heretical sects, marries a princess, 1.1kReads8.0Score108Shelves

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    🔥🔥Book Summary: The Prince of Jingnan falls, the heir apparent hides his brilliance, a playboy disguises himself as a powerful ruler. Amidst intrigue, he teases courtesans, battles high officials, sweeps away the world's troubles, wins the laps of beauties, wields immense power, receives the Emperor's praise, Su Baiyu, a true hero hidden in plain sight.🔥🔥

45. 645 乱 Iron Cavalry in a Chaotic World 乱世铁骑 Northern Fish北鱼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A nation's decline is never caused by foreign peoples; chaos in the court is the true root of a country's troubles. A top special forces soldier from Huaxia dies in a foreign land, only to transmigrate to another world and become the sixth prince of the Great Wu Empire. Yet this illustrious identity makes him the laughingstock of the entire Great Wu dynasty, mocked and ridiculed by all. 10.5kReads8.6Score965Shelves

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    [Top Post] Follow Me [Please Follow] Don't Get Lost When You're Out of Books [Please Follow] A legend is rising—in the name of the Great Chieftain, a million iron cavalry are poised to conquer mountains and rivers, writing their own magnificent epic! The Great Chieftain is the embodiment of courage and wisdom, his resolute face etched with the vicissitudes of time and the marks of countless battles. His gaze is piercing, penetrating the smoke and flames of war, fixed on the distant goal, every decision leading the iron cavalry towards victory. Under his command, heroes from all corners of the land gather, attracted by the Great Chieftain's charisma and extraordinary leadership, willingly following him, fighting bravely for their shared glory and dreams. A million iron cavalry, their ranks well-organized, their momentum magnificent. They wear strong armor, wield sharp blades, their warhorses neighing, eager to gallop across the battlefield. The thunderous roar of hooves swept in, raising clouds of dust that blotted out the sun, like a torrent of steel, shaking the earth wherever it went. This was an invincible force, rigorously trained, tactically adept, and perfectly coordinated. Whether charging into battle or holding a defensive line, they displayed astonishing combat power. When the Great Chieftain raised the battle flag and issued that earth-shattering command, a million iron cavalry responded in unison, their roar soaring to the heavens. They were like a sword drawn from its sheath, swiftly thrusting towards the enemy's heart. On the battlefield, they swept across with overwhelming force, leaving the enemy in complete disarray. Every charge was a test of courage, every battle a testament to unwavering loyalty. They defended the Great Chieftain's dignity and glory with their blood and lives, forging immortal legends. Now, the Great Chieftain leads a million iron cavalry on another journey, their target the unknown lands in the distance, the pinnacle of even greater glory. With fearless courage, unwavering faith, and formidable strength, they will leave their indelible mark on this continent, making the name of the Great Chieftain an eternal legend and the fame of their million iron cavalry resound throughout the land! Are you ready to witness this awe-inspiring chapter?

46. 646 流 Exiled to the Frontier, I Build a Nation with Wanderers 流放边疆，我靠流浪者建国 Shocked Vitamin震惊的维生素Historical251k WordsOngoing (Farming and Growth + System + Political Intrigue) Lu Yun transmigrates and is exiled from the start. Burdened by a blood feud, he faces a desolate wasteland known as “Ghosts Fear This Place.” His family is despairing and waiting to die, but then a thunderclap rings out in his mind: [Ding! Heaven-Chosen Lord System successfully bound! Starter benefits issued: Talent Map activated!] [Talent Map: Southeast, a dying physician, medical skill at grandmaster level!] [Northwest, a one-armed carpenter, —Reads8.1Score—Shelves
47. 647 极 The Finest Crown Prince 极品太子爷 Sea Dongqing海东青Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The original novel behind the hit short drama Crown Prince of Ancient Times. This hit web novel is also known as Crown Prince Regent. After transmigrating into the crown prince of Great Qin, I refuse to be a 996 wage slave in this life. I'll hold the power of the world in my waking hours and sleep in the embrace of beauties after a night of revelry. I'll execute treacherous ministers, destroy enemy kingdoms, and sail east to conquer Japan. The mighty authority of Great Qin will resound across 1.2kReads8.7Score287Shelves
48. 648 玄 Xuanhuan: I Lead Hundreds of Millions of Yin Soldiers to Rebuild the Underworld 玄幻：我率领亿万阴兵，重建地府 Xiao Jiang Next Door隔壁小江Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsCompleted Chen Qiye transmigrated into a fantasy world, only to find it crawling with countless vicious ghosts that preyed on people and stole their lives. Fortunately, the most powerful Underworld Emperor System awakened within him. Summon Heibai Wuchang to seize wandering souls and slay evil ghosts! Summon the Yin soldiers and generals, throw open the gates of the underworld, and set a hundred ghosts roaming by night! Summon judges and City Gods to punish evil, uphold good, and keep the mortal realm i 15.5kReads8.5Score1.3kShelves
49. 649 大 Great Tang: From the Start, I Fused the Combat Power of Lu Bu and Xiang Yu 大唐：开局融合吕布项羽双战力 Huang Family Warrior黄家勇士Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + System + Tang Dynasty + Invincible + Political Scheming + Racing God + Transmigrate + God of War + Devoted to His Wife + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + General + Conquest + Passion] Also known as: [The Tang Dynasty: I, Your Humble Subject Li Shimin, Pay My Respects to the Emperor!] [The Tang Dynasty: I Severed My Father-Son Relationship with Li Yuan from the Start!] [Your Majesty, Please Stop! You Conquered the Other Kingdoms Within a Year of Taking the Throne!] [Sui and Tang: Old Man 2.1kReads7.8Score136Shelves

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    All four are good, especially the fourth one, "Empress," which is particularly good.

50. 650 我 My Three Kingdoms Is a Little Wild 我的三国有点猛 I Am Brother Kun我是昆哥Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Liu Kun, a burned-out office drone working 996, transmigrates into the late Han dynasty. With no System or golden finger, he relies solely on his understanding of people and his strategic skill, from sparking a civil war among the Southern Xiongnu to establishing himself in the Hetao region and rising to power. He forces Dong Zhuo to his death in Chang’an and rebuilds the Han court. Just as he leads his elite troops in sweeping aside the warlords with the speed of a thunderbolt, he discovers tha 2.4kReads7.6Score130Shelves

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    A good book recommendation, worth reading.

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