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. 701 烬 Blazing Embers Shine Bright, Illuminating the Land 烬火昭昭，照亮山河 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼25k WordsCompleted Brilliant Embers Illuminate the Mountains and Rivers —Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 702 镇 The Prince of Beizhen: Guarding My Eight Houses of Beiliang 镇北王：守我八房北凉 Slash Immortal斜杠仙人Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Nine lifetimes of reincarnation, all for one long-held wish! With sand and smoke filling the air, how can good and evil be told apart amid the chaos? Watch how Xiao Bufan leads the Xiao family out of the capital of Great Qian, takes charge of Beiliang, and searches for the bond that has spanned nine lifetimes! 6.8kReads8.0Score453Shelves

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   A classic ancient romance novel that blends political intrigue with heartwarming moments, the story follows a young man who experiences nine cycles of family annihilation. While protecting his eight devoted widowed sisters-in-law, he also gathers the remnants of the northern army to launch a furious revenge against the cold-hearted royal family.

3. 703 归 Restoring the Tang with Loyalty 归义复唐 Hu Xing05胡行05Historical973k WordsOngoing (The numbers were too poor, so it was discontinued.) [No transmigration, no System, no superhuman strength.] The chaotic late Tang era is in turmoil: regional warlords carve up the realm, the Central Plains are in upheaval, and the Western Regions are cut off and isolated. In 907, Zhu Wen usurps the Tang, the Tang banners fall in Chang’an, and the chaos of the Five Dynasties engulfs the Central Plains. Yet in Shazhou on the western frontier, the Guiyi Army still raises its battered Han banner, h 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The Romance of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, no time travel, no system.

4. 704 吐 Just Venting: My Cursed Roommate Became Chongzhen 吐槽一下：我的冤种舍友穿成崇祯 A Fan Niu阿凡牛Historical324k WordsOngoing Li A Jie, a modern-day corporate drone, wakes up to find that he's landed in the disastrous final years of the Ming Dynasty, as the foolish son of a landlord, a spoiled brat from a small salt merchant family in Jiangnan. Even more absurdly, his useless roommate, who used to call him “Brother Jie, carry me to victory!” every day in their dorm, has become the Chongzhen Emperor, with a noose around his neck and a death countdown ticking away! With flames of war on all sides and the court rotten to —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's a dual-male lead story; Emperor Chongzhen is a complete incompetent ruler sitting in the capital, while the male leads are constantly putting out fires... It's good!

5. 705 后 The Chronicles of Later Zhao, Volume One: The Biography of Shi Le 后赵演义第一卷石勒传 Chrysanthemum on the Stone Palace Bank石宫岸菊Historical396k WordsCompleted Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to the throne. Born into the lower ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to prominence with a band of “eighteen horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and founded the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced a number of reforms: he established the Imperial Academy, reduced taxes and corvée labor, and appointed the Han official Zhang Bin to high office. He also created a “thre 377Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Chapter Twelve: Breaking Three Schemes, the Hero Solidifies His Foundation; Heeding Wise Advice, a New Chapter of Hegemony Begins. The biting winter wind, carrying the chilling atmosphere of the Taihang Mountains, swept across the city walls of Xiangguo, still reeling from a bloody battle. Although Duan Ji and Lu Juan's army had retreated, the scorched earth, broken walls, and the lingering stench of blood and burnt flesh all testified to the cruelty of war. However, a greater crisis did not arise from outside the city, but from unseen undercurrents and distant power. Xiangguo, the General's Mansion (its scale nearly rivaled that of the royal court). The atmosphere was even more somber than before the battle. Shi Le sat in the main seat, his face ashen, his knuckles slightly white from gripping the armrests tightly. Below him, Zhang Bin, Kui An, Zhi Xiong, Guo Jing, Chen Wu, and other core civil and military officials stood solemnly, their faces shrouded in gloom. On the table lay two secret reports. One edict came from Pingyang, the capital of the Han state: An envoy of Emperor Liu Cong of Han had arrived in Ye City and would soon arrive in Xiangguo with an imperial edict! It rebuked Shi Le for "abusing his authority in military campaigns, possessing a powerful army, and failing in his duties as a subject," and ordered him to hand over a portion of his elite troops to a military supervisor directly appointed by the Han court, and to send his son to Pingyang as a hostage! Another edict came from Bingzhou: Spies had discovered that although Liu Kun had not launched a large-scale eastward advance as Wang Jun had hoped, his general Ji Dan had led over ten thousand elite troops to approach Leping (present-day Xiyang, Shanxi), his forces pointing towards the western flank of Xiangguo! At the same time, Liu Kun dispatched envoys with large sums of money to contact the powerful local strongmen of the surrounding fortified villages who had not yet submitted to Xiangguo, spreading rumors that "Shi Le is arrogant and domineering, and the Han court will reduce his power," intending to incite unrest.

6. 706 三 Three Kingdoms: Rising to Fame in Youzhou 三国，从幽州名士开始 Ailiang Chuan, Who Loves Oyakodon爱吃亲子丼的艾凉川Historical1.0M WordsOngoing Three Kingdoms + farming + conquest + no System He builds his own kingdom. This is not a story about working for someone else. Based mainly on official history, with a focus on development in the early stages. It starts slowly. The protagonist is an ancestor of the Zu clan of Fanyang. He was born in Zhuo County, Youzhou, near present-day Zhuozhou, and his base of operations is Liaodong. In 165 AD, the chaos has yet to begin. The Han dynasty is still immersed in its final days of peace before the 59kReads8.8Score6.1kShelves

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   I recommend this book, a Three Kingdoms novel, set in Youzhou.

7. 707 大 The Qin Empire Rises, and I Alone Hold Back the Sky 大秦风起，我只手挽天倾 There Are Demons on Erlang Mountain二郎山上有妖Historical2.9M WordsOngoing [Passion + Political Scheming + Ruthless Decisiveness + No System] The Qin Empire is on the rise. Countless Qin veterans shed their blood on the battlefield, conquering the Six Kingdoms and uniting them under Qin. Mighty Qin, a newborn empire whose flame is guttering like an oil lamp running dry. The thirteenth prince bears the fate of all Qin's people. With one hand, he holds up the tottering empire; with the other, he turns back the falling heavens. 25.5kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
8. 708 重 Reborn as an Emperor in the Three Kingdoms 重生三国当皇帝 You and Me Back Then你我当初Historical5.0M WordsCompleted Xu Chu: “My lord, the young master says he’s sick again!” Xu Chu: “My lord, the young master has caused trouble again!” Xu Chu: “My lord, the young master has gone missing again!” Cao Cao slammed the table and roared, his face livid. “I, Cao Mengde, have been brilliant all my life. How did I end up with such a rebellious son?” Xu Chu: “My lord, the young master killed Lu Bu!” Xu Chu: “The young master has captured Ye City!” Cao Cao threw his head back and laughed. “That’s my son, all right! Wher 8.6kReads8.5Score699Shelves
9. 709 炼 Throne of Purgatory 炼狱王座 Cigarette Ash煙灰Eastern Fantasy606k WordsOngoing [Level Up by Killing Enemies] [Spawn Troops from Demon Nests] [Information-Focused] This is a medieval Western fantasy lord novel, and it has all the Western fantasy elements you could want... [Western Fantasy] [Noble Lord] [Battle Aura and Magic] [Dragons and Knights] [Planar War] [Vampires and Werewolves] [Ruthless, Not a Saint] [Slow-Burn Development] [Killing-System Progression] [Pseudo-D&D + Pseudo-Lovecraftian Horror] Dragons roar, demons howl, new gods rise, and old gods fall. The planar 5.5kReads6.2Score465Shelves

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   A Western fantasy medieval lord story with a grand world view, featuring dragon knights, demon lairs swarming with troops, monster slaying and leveling up, from pioneering knight to the overlord of the continent.

10. 710 网 Online Game: The Contest for the Lordship of All Lands 网游之万疆领主争霸 Daoist Master Yu Gang玉刚道长Sports1.6M WordsCompleted [Online Game + Lord-Building + Farming + Reform + Conquest + Dual Storylines + Game Invasion] Three roommates on the verge of graduation keep striking out in job interviews. Just as they're losing hope, a global online game called “Wanjiang” launches to massive acclaim. Will they play as lords or heroes? Each makes a different choice and takes on a different role. How will the game's future and their difficult circumstances in the real world unfold? Follow the adventures of the three in Wanjiang 1.4kReads7.5Score107Shelves

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    Lord's document focuses more on the internal affairs construction and development of the territory.

11. 711 假 Fake Eunuch: Conquering the Empress and Ruling the World 假太监：从攻略皇后开始制霸天下 The Angry Little Madman愤怒的小疯子Historical1.6M WordsOngoing One day, Zhang Shihao transmigrates and becomes a fake eunuch in the imperial palace of the Han dynasty. From the start, he obtains the Ultimate Eunuch System and narrowly escapes death. By a stroke of fate, he becomes the empress's personal eunuch. After Zhang Shihao gradually resolves his struggle to survive, he starts thinking he can live carefree for a few years. Even if the realm falls into chaos, he can take a few beauties into seclusion in the mountains and enjoy a life of freedom. Then h 7.9kReads8.9Score901Shelves

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    These three books...

12. 712 新 The New Empire: I Am the Great Warlord 新帝国：我是大军阀 Zhao Zilong, Charging In and Out Seven Times七进七出赵子龙Historical785k WordsCompleted Chen Chuhe accidentally transmigrates to another world, the Great Xin Kingdom, where he becomes one of the Qin faction's warlords and gains a System that drops loot when he kills enemies! “Ding-dong! Congratulations, Host! You have killed an enemy soldier and received one Mauser Kar98k rifle and 100 rounds of 7.92 mm ammunition!” “Ding-dong! Congratulations, Host! You have killed an enemy soldier and received one Maxim heavy machine gun and 10,000 rounds of 7.92 mm ammunition!” “Ding-dong! Congr 197Reads9.0Score—Shelves
13. 713 权 Power and Schemes: The Battle for the Border 权与谋：边界之战 Gray Head, Rabbit Face灰头兔脸Xianxia214k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Please visit Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 714 大EN Great Xia Lords 大夏王侯 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy4.7M WordsCompleted As eternal night descends and demons run rampant, a shy young man walks into the Summer Palace on the eve of a century-long darkness. 282Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    The second book meets your requirements, but if the other two are not good, you can come and scold me. [Learned something]

15. 715 复 The Revival of the Chinese American Democratic Republic 复兴之华夏美洲民主共和国 Clear Wind Over the Cold River清风啸寒江Historical385k WordsOngoing With the strength of an entire nation behind it, a political group disguised as a corporation arrived at the mouth of the Amazon River in South America in 1615. What changes would this South American butterfly's fluttering wings bring to the world? 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A journey through South America awaits you!

16. 716 乱 The Strongest Vassal King in a Turbulent Age 乱世之最强藩王 Salty Lime咸青柠Historical188k WordsOngoing Zhang Xiu transmigrates to the Great Xia Kingdom and becomes the ninth prince. The Great Xia Kingdom has long since fallen into decay, and its collapse is imminent. The Xia Emperor dotes on his beauties, while the princes dream of claiming the throne. Officials fight over power, and generals carve up territory. Bandits run rampant in the countryside, and pirates breach the nation’s borders. Merchant women know nothing of hatred, while powerful nobles are ready to betray their country. In an age 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It fits the theme, and all the characters have their moments of weakness.

17. 717 七 The Seven Kingdoms Vie for Supremacy, and I Become Emperor! 七国争锋，我为帝！ Cool Moon Shu Youngster凉月蜀小生Eastern Fantasy669k WordsCompleted Ji Yeyu woke up to discover that he had been reborn in a high-martial world and had become the crown prince of a dynasty on the verge of collapse! Just then, the System activated! One hundred thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry arrived! From that moment on, Ji Yeyu’s quest to conquer the realm began! The legend of an emperor was about to begin! 2.8kReads8.5Score109Shelves
18. 718 我 My Tent Connects to the Modern World: Feeding a Hundred Thousand Soldiers 我的帐篷通现代：养活十万大军 Na He那荷Two Male Leads99k WordsOngoing [Transmigration and infrastructure building] [Two male leads] [Tent connects to the modern world] [Ancient military camp] [No romantic pairing] [Lighthearted comedy] [Space] Transmigrating as a spy in an ancient military camp? With a tent connected to the modern world, Lin Yan single-handedly keeps an army of a hundred thousand alive through winter! He repairs tents, installs heating, and brings in delicious food and inventions. Along the way, he even wins a handsome general as his protector. Se —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It hasn't rebounded yet, is that okay?

19. 719 帝 An Emperor's Life Simulator 帝王模拟人生 It's Qingran是清然啊Historical533k WordsCompleted Zhao Jingheng transmigrated into the Great Jing Dynasty and became a fourteen-year-old emperor who had just ascended the throne. He came with an Emperor Simulation System that let him see the attributes of every minister and consort, check weather forecasts, and much more. He soon realized he was surrounded by enemies, all his ministers were villains, and the country had suffered years of disasters. So he opened the Consort Management module and discovered something even more outrageous: one of 965Reads8.8Score108Shelves
20. 720 开 A Mess from the Start 开局便是烂摊子 Zhan Ye战烨Historical152k WordsOngoing After transmigrating and being reborn, he uses knowledge from his previous life to improve the lives of the people in a struggling village. He unites every available force, builds up commerce, culture, and defenses in a time of chaos, overthrows the rotten dynastic system, establishes a new order, and conquers the world. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Amidst the chaos of war, Qin Zhuo, a down-on-his-luck man, is reborn carrying the regrets and unwavering convictions of his past life. Unable to bear the suffering of his fellow villagers, he uses his wisdom to improve their lives; unwilling to see his land shattered and devastated, he unites forces to defend against foreign invaders. Starting from a small village, he promotes commerce, establishes education, and trains local militias, gradually breaking the shackles of the corrupt dynasty and building a new order step by step. This path is filled with passion and glory, as well as warmth and protection. Ultimately, he will stand atop the world, carrying his unwavering faith.

21. 721 莫 Better Than the Clouds 莫若凌霄 Yue Guan月关Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Tang Congxin, an art school reject, unexpectedly arrives in a world ruled by an empress and becomes a fallen imperial grandson whose life is hanging by a thread. But even an abandoned child can aspire to greatness. A fallen imperial grandson should rise like a dragon. If my grandfather could be emperor, and my grandmother could be empress, then I, an abandoned child, can do it too. 27.2kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
22. 722 我 Lying Flat and Slacking Off in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐躺平摆烂 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Tan transmigrated into the body of Li Longji's grandson. Kept under close watch, he had no choice but to act like a spoiled, reckless wastrel so no one would suspect a thing. When the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, Li Tan used the prestige he had earned defending Tong Pass to enter Chang'an and force Li Longji to appoint him Supreme Commander of the Imperial Guard. Thus began the Tang dynasty's game of power. A scheming and ruthless emperor followed the same path as Li Shimin and ascended the 11.1kReads8.8Score785Shelves
23. 723 皇 Ming Dynasty Natives Versus Transmigrators 皇明土著大战穿越众 Would You Dare Say Yes?叫你敢答应吗Historical3.7M WordsOngoing Current plot: A newcomer to officialdom enters the inner circle as a pawn, but refuses to settle for mediocrity and wants to break free of his constraints. By chance, he gets caught up in turmoil on the frontier, where three hundred battered soldiers rout thirty thousand northern invaders. Zheng Zhi, a household retainer of the Zhen Ding Guard under the Ming rear army's Governor's Office, dreams of himself sixty years in the future. From then on, the Ming Dynasty gains a peerless talent in both 146Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Learn from time travelers, rob time travelers, trample time travelers to death.

24. 724 我 I Make Money for My Whole Family in Great Zhou 我在大周赚钱全家 Winter Isn't Hot冬天不热Historical524k WordsCompleted In the fifth year of Chongde under the Great Zhou, a severe drought struck Shanxi and bandits were everywhere, while the Donghu people watched from the grasslands, ready to pounce. In a small village in Pingyang Prefecture, Liu Ping'an looked at his family of more than a dozen, none of whom could even get a proper meal. Heavy-hearted, he resolved to earn money and support them. 5.7kReads8.3Score341Shelves
25. 725 定 Dingnan Guard: The Prince of Chu's Residence 定南卫：楚王府 A Lone Boat on the Cold River寒江一柏舟Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [No System] [No transmigration] [No golden finger] In the fifth year of the Yongwen era of the Great Ning, the seventh prince, Yang Chen, has never been favored in the imperial palace. After unrest breaks out in the southern frontier, he is made Prince of Chu and ordered to leave the capital by a set date. The young prince does not know whether to be glad or worried that this title, once stripped from its previous holder for treason, has now fallen to him. All he can do is ride out of Chang’an t 854Reads7.2Score—Shelves
26. 726 争 Conquest of a Thousand Dynasties: The Yellow Turbans Sweep Across the Peninsula 争霸万朝：黄巾席卷半岛 Teemo in the Grass草丛提莫Historical252k WordsOngoing (If you love raising huge armies, make sure you stick with it until Chapter 11, when the massive army-building begins!) Wang Jing is reborn amid the ruins of Anping County, at the easternmost edge of Liaodong Commandery, surrounded by hundreds of refugees from various dynasties. In this world, the powers of every dynasty in Chinese history have been thrown into chaos by some unseen hand. The Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties… even the Warring States and the Five Barbarian 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The new book series, "Seedling Yellow Turbans," features special troops that first conquer Korea and then sweep across the world.

27. 727 沪 Tales of Shanghai’s Underworld 沪上黑道往事 Chao Tian of the Shadow Moon Hall影月殿的晁田Urban223k WordsCompleted My new novel is here! You’re welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! The male lead of this book loses his father at a young age and depends on his mother. To avenge his father, he goes up a mountain to study martial arts under a master. After completing his training, he comes down and succeeds in taking revenge. To escape the authorities’ pursuit, he brings his mother to Shanghai. By chance —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You mean this book, right?

28. 728 苍 Within Canglan 苍兰之中 Yan Juehai Loves Miaoyin喜欢妙音的炎绝海Eastern Fantasy149k WordsCompleted After the planet Qingmu Huanhai was unified by Huangfu Shou, the Canglan Kingdom was founded. The former kingdoms of Bailong, Hei, Lushu, and Xingji rose in rebellion, hoping to restore their old regimes. The protagonist, Liu Yicheng, was orphaned at a young age and taken in by the abbot of Shaolin Temple. He trained at the Bodhidharma Hall from childhood, mastered all of Shaolin’s martial arts, and breezed through the Eighteen Bronze Men formation. After completing his training, he descended th 27Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 729 三 Three Kingdoms: The Female Warlord of a Chaotic Age 三国：乱世女枭雄 Handsome Er You帅气的二油Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing (Also known as: The Female Overlord of a Chaotic Age) [Strong female lead + Three Kingdoms + no System + traditional empire-building + ensemble cast] Liu Yi, a female engineering PhD, transmigrates into the late Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms era and grows up as a boy. She develops water conservancy, conducts research, and improves life for the people of her region. Just as the various factions are trying to win her over, she reveals herself as a woman and establishes her own power base, 57.6kReads9.3Score8.8kShelves

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    The supporting characters are well-developed; whether they are enemy lords or trusted confidants, they all have distinct personalities and storylines.

30. 730 穿 Transmigrated to Great Jing and Became a Pillar of the State 穿越大靖成肱骨 Great Demon King of the Darkland Dog阴地狗大魔王Historical167k WordsOngoing [War + Ancient Times + Sweet Romance + End of an Era] “Yanlang, do you want a wife? Just say the word, and I’ll come right over.” What will happen when the heir to Prince Jing’an’s title meets the daughter of an old acquaintance? I transmigrated into a chaotic age, hoping to live as a carefree young noble. But if peace is what it takes, then I’ll carve out an era of peace myself. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is how it is.

31. 731 杀 Kill Enemies, Get a Wife? I'll Make My Name Immortal! 杀敌就发媳妇？我必封狼居胥！ Cloaked in Wind and Snow风雪蓑衣Historical347k WordsCompleted [Plenty of Martial Virtue + Multiple Heroines + Everyday Life + No Mindless Harem-Building + Top Martial Laureate] Hou Dewen transmigrates to the Great Jing Dynasty. Inheriting his predecessor’s memories, he becomes a civilian laborer guarding the front line of a city. Fortunately, he has a golden finger. Thanks to his innate talent, the Azure Phoenix Soulbond, an ancient covenant sigil engraved deep in the protagonist’s soul, he can gain special talents by joining with women. The Great Jing Dyn 207Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this one, it's interesting.

32. 732 穿 A Transmigrator’s Struggle in Hami Guard at the End of the Ming Dynasty 穿越明末哈密卫奋斗史 Nian Chen Xi念尘兮Historical329k WordsCompleted In his previous life, he started from nothing and built a team of several hundred people, carving out a path to success in the business world. In this life, armed with knowledge and methods centuries ahead of his time, is he really going to die in misery in this godforsaken, ramshackle military fortress? “Let’s start with a modest goal…” “Take Hami City.” 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fictional history, frontier development

33. 733 召 Summoning China's Great Heroes to Fight in Another World 召唤华夏群英战异界 Venerable Xiyin希音大士Historical327k WordsCompleted If you like mindless power fantasies and harem novels, don't bother coming in. Save yourself the time. [System + Political Intrigue + A Million-Strong Army + Summoning and Steamrolling! This book isn't mindless, the logic is tight, and it gets better as it goes] [Heavy Cavalry + Light Cavalry + Heavy Infantry + Mixed Infantry + Archers and Crossbowmen + Navy] Zhao Yun, would you join me in leading an army to storm the barbarian camp, cut down their generals, and seize their banners? Bing, would 185Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The struggle for supremacy began in Xiliang.

34. 734 安 Grand Protector of Anxi 安西大都护 Nian Chen Xi念尘兮Historical464k WordsCompleted In 2024, beside a collapsed ancient tomb on Mount Zhongnan, an archaeological team unearthed an iron certificate mottled with rust. They brushed away the dust, revealing several lines of fierce inscription that pierced through a thousand years: “Li Yan, loyal and valiant general of the Great Tang and Pillar of State, was originally a son of Huaxia. My soul crossed a hundred years, while my body guarded Anxi. The spirit of the Zhenguan era had not yet faded, and the beacon fires of Tianbao were a 8Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 735 好 At Least I’m an Emperor 好歹也是个皇帝 Autumn Waters at Night秋水夜Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Transmigrating and becoming an emperor shouldn't be a big deal, but Guo Dongyan thinks there's something odd about being an emperor in his case. His empire is only as large as a village, he has just a few hundred subjects, and even his dog is the Imperial Guard's Grand General... Wasn't becoming an emperor through transmigration supposed to mean fighting for power at court and vying for control of the Nine Provinces? How did it turn into playing house in some remote mountain valley for me? And t 3kReads8.1Score136Shelves

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    Both are great, very good-looking, I recommend watching them.

36. 736 战 The Empire's Ambitions in the Warring States 战国帝业 The Gentleman Is on His Errand君子于役Historical3.3M WordsCompleted A soul from the 21st century transmigrates to the mid-Warring States period and inhabits the body of a noble’s son. The Battle of Changping has already begun. Tian Xiu, in Handan, is at a loss: what should he do next? 746Reads7.1Score106Shelves

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    The first book tells the story of a modern person who transmigrates into the body of a wealthy young master during the mid-Warring States period, then turns the tide of history and builds a powerful dynasty. The second book focuses on the details of military campaigns, described in great detail. The third book follows a character who starts as a fiefdom in the state of Chu, gradually rises to power, conquers other states, and eventually becomes the ruler of Chu.

37. 737 镇 Defending the North: From Borderland Exile to the Strongest Prince 镇北：被贬边疆到最强潘王 An Ordinary Life平人生Historical113k WordsOngoing Xiao Yan, the disgraced crown prince, is framed by his brothers and brought down from his position by a beauty's poisonous scheme. He is exiled to the desolate northern wasteland. The court sees him as a pawn to be discarded, his brothers want to root him out, and barbarian hordes encircle the border. See how he starts from nothing in this bitter, freezing land: building cities, training troops, expanding trade, and winning the people's hearts! The winds and sands of the northern frontier sha —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 738 五 Five Dynasties: Iron Cavalry Unstoppable 五代：铁骑纵横 Smoke in the Fog雾里的烟Historical667k WordsCompleted Wang Yanting, an ordinary man, transmigrated to the chaotic late Tang dynasty. He had no golden finger and no powerful patron to rely on. He could only survive through his own efforts. In this age, rites and music had crumbled, and moral principles had been cast aside. Whoever had soldiers could do as they pleased. But in this same age, the soldiers under your command could turn their weapons on you at any moment. Li Keju, military governor of Lulong, had a subordinate general, Li Quanzhong, who 1.6kReads8.5Score102Shelves
39. 739 造 Rebellion: From the Start, I Sign In and Get a Hundred Deathsworn! 造反：开局签到一百死士！ Yu Tuo, Save Me俞坨救我Historical225k WordsOngoing An Lan is delivering a boastful speech at a beer hall when, carried away by his own words, he loses his balance and falls. When he wakes, he has transmigrated to a feudal dynasty in another world. The good news: he has become the legitimate son of the Great General Who Pacifies the North, not some commoner. The bad news: he is being kept in the capital as a hostage. A general with an army at his command has to leave some of his family in the capital, after all, so the emperor can sleep soundly. 74Reads7.1Score—Shelves
40. 740 战 Warring States: I Told You to Be a Playful Young Lord, but You Actually Defeated Bai Qi? 战国：让你当纨绔，你竟打败白起？ Yi Jian衣见Historical2.4M WordsCompleted From the start, he had a fief of his own. He reclaimed farmland, built roads, smelted steel, and trained elite troops. The unscrupulous young lord: “Land, grain, wealth, beautiful women... I want it all!” Reborn in the state of Chu, he beats the state of Qin to a pulp! 609Reads8.8Score119Shelves
41. 741 太 The Crown Prince Died in My Jurisdiction. What Do I Do? Rebel, of Course 太子死在我辖区，怎么办？造反吧 Lotus Leaf Tea荷叶茶Historical524k WordsCompleted Li Qin woke up and saw the Crown Princess sleeping beside him. Then he heard his subordinates reporting the situation before him. He realized one thing: he had transmigrated to a parallel-world Great Wu dynasty. And he had started a rebellion. The Crown Prince had died in his territory, and faced with such a situation, the original owner had decisively chosen to rebel. Now he was already on the road to rebellion. His troops were nowhere near as powerful as the imperial court's. What was he suppo 3.3kReads7.4Score242Shelves
42. 742 起 Raising an Army in Rebellion, Taking Chang'an, and Getting Livestreamed by Zhou Jie 起兵造反，入主长安，被周姐直播 Great Qin, Great Ming, Great Tang, Guan Zizai大秦大明大唐关自在Historical380k WordsCompleted Year Nine of Wude! I transmigrate into Li Shimin's third son and become Li Ke, the eight-year-old Prince of Han! At the Treaty of the Wei River, the Tang Dynasty bows to the Turks. To proclaim his power, Qaghan Jieli demands that a Tang prince be sent as a hostage! For the throne, and to make Qaghan Jieli withdraw his troops, Li Shimin chooses Li Ke, who has Sui blood in his veins and no one at court willing to protect him, to go to the Turks as a hostage! Things go badly from the start, but luc 1.2kReads8.2Score100Shelves
43. 743 霸 Hegemonic Ming: My Industrial Age 霸明：我的工业时代 Starry Swordmaster星辰剑客Historical2.5M WordsCompleted I am Zhao Zhiwei, the godfather of the Ming Dynasty. In this troubled era, I set off an industrial revolution and changed the fate of the dynasty. I am both mentor and friend to the carpenter emperor, Zhu Youxiao. I call the powerful eunuch Wei Zhongxian my brother, though we are constantly at odds as well. Of course, the Ming Dynasty has plenty of enemies: the Jurchens, who covet the throne; the Donglin faction, whose empty talk harms the nation; corrupt nobles and gentry who infest the land; a 2.5kReads8.4Score173Shelves

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44. 744 我 I Killed the Crown Prince from the Start and Raised an Army in Rebellion! 我，开局斩杀太子，起兵造反！ Daoist Dragon and Tiger龙虎道人Historical984k WordsCompleted [System + alternate history + mass recruitment + conquest of the world + invincible] When you have 80,000 troops and the emperor wants you dead, you say: “A great man lives between heaven and earth. How can he spend his life forever beneath another's thumb?” When you have 300,000 troops and the emperor wants you dead, you say: “The throne takes turns changing hands. Next year, it will be my turn. You can sit on that throne, so why can't I?” When you have a million troops and the emperor wants yo 950Reads6.9Score101Shelves
45. 745 逍 The Carefree Little Landlord 逍遥小地主 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical3.0M WordsCompleted He was lucky enough to transmigrate, and even into the family of a wealthy landlord. He'd never have to worry about food or clothes, but he had no intention of wasting his life doing nothing. So Fu Xiaoguan casually set a few things in motion, never expecting the impact to be so enormous. The emperor wants to make him a first-rank official, the princess wants him as her husband, the daughter of the Minister's household refuses to marry anyone else, the barbarians want his head, the Yi Kingdom wa 37.2kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves
46. 746 只 I Only Wanted to Live in Seclusion on the Mountain, but Was Forced to Come Down and Rebel 只想苟在山上的我，被迫出山造反 Big-Mouthed Niuniu大嘴牛牛Historical539k WordsCompleted [A struggle-for-supremacy story] + [Low-martial historical setting] + [War] + [Decisive and ruthless] + [Alternate history] + [Simple System]. Reborn as a bandit with a bright future. After the old chief dies in a boating accident, the bandits try to rob the wrong people and hit a hard target: officials. Chen Sheng is shoved into the role of new chief. Faced with the government troops closing in, he makes a decision that goes against his ancestors’ teachings: rebellion! To lie flat more comforta 759Reads7.5Score—Shelves
47. 747 大 The Tang Dynasty's Super Arms Merchant 大唐之超级军火商 Persimmons Are Poisonous柿子有毒Historical3.5M WordsCompleted An eighth-grade fitter is reborn in the Tang Dynasty with a tool System. See how the protagonist takes the Tang Dynasty by storm. The Type 54, Type Zhongzheng, and Type 92 heavy machine guns, mortars, steamships, helicopters: he's got it all! Li Shimin says, “Anzhi, how about we...” 43.7kReads9.0Score3.5kShelves
48. 748 爹 Dad, Don’t Be Afraid. Your Daughter Will Help You Rebel 爹别怕，女儿帮你造反 Zhou Xiaofan周小繁Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Zhao Qing's biological father transmigrated and lived a whole life before being reborn. With chaos reigning across the land, her father, deeply shaken by his past life, is determined to raise the banner of rebellion this time around. Qing has a System and clutches her purse tightly. Her father wants to rebel, so what can she do? Roll up her sleeves and get to work! The whole family charges headlong down the road to rebellion, never to turn back. The constant fear is a small matter. The real prob 238Reads8.8Score—Shelves
49. 749 大 Smoke and Fire in the Great Ming 大明烟火 Writing Beneath the Sun阳光下写字Historical5.2M WordsOngoing Zhu Yuanzhang: “A bunch of corrupt lawbreakers! I’m going to kill them all.” Han Du: “Your Majesty, please calm down. Rather than killing them, why not put them to use and squeeze every last bit of value out of them?” Zhu Yuanzhang: ... 190Reads8.2Score—Shelves
50. 750 山 A Game of Mountains and Rivers: Schemes in Troubled Times 山河弈：乱世谋 Yan Wuxie言无邪Historical244k WordsOngoing They say poor families produce no great men? Then you haven't met someone truly ruthless. Ling Ce, a graduate student in history, opens his eyes to find himself a low-ranking official from a poor family on the northern frontier, beaten to death. He has studied the Twenty-Four Histories, witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, and mastered the art of political scheming. As sandstorms rise on the northern frontier, he uses brilliant tactics to defeat his enemies and secure his footing amid mount 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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