Alternate History, Political Scheming, and Struggles for Supremacy! 历史架空，权谋争霸文！

1. 701 烽 The Beacon-Fire Border Town of the Northern Kingdom 烽火北国边城 Oumige Er Ju Wen欧米格儿剧文Historical449k WordsCompleted Transmigrate? A System? A golden finger? Cao Chen had none of them. All he had was a stretch of city wall repaired where his father had fallen in battle, three thousand old and wounded soldiers short on both food and arrows, and a hundred thousand cavalrymen from the Houbiba tribe beyond the city. Everyone urged him to surrender. In front of them all, he tore up the surrender document. “Give me three days, and I’ll show you what it means to defend the gates of our nation.” Night raids across fro 278Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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   On days when the mountains were blocked by heavy snow, the border town became an isolated island. The food and grass were exhausted, the arrows were exhausted, and even the city walls were blasted with several gaps by artillery fire.

2. 702 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 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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   An alternate historical hegemony novel worth reading. Time Travel Counterattack·Iron-Blooded Strategy·Invincible Soldiers·The Rise of the Poor Family·Full of Schemes·Densely Refreshing Points·Not the Holy Mother·Killing Crazy

3. 703 通 The Chambermaid's Attendant 通房家丁 Ling Yuan Zang灵渊葬Historical604k WordsCompleted “With the mistress’s approval, Xiao Qiushan has been promoted to bedchamber servant.” “Good. I’m almost at the top.” Master of the household > Principal wife > Chief steward / Outer-courtyard manager > Bedchamber servant > Ordinary registered servant > Menial laborers and maids 9.9kReads6.5Score1.2kShelves

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   Pink in the early stage, red in the later stage

4. 704 尘 Dust Mountain 尘埃山 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical1.4M WordsCompleted This story follows ordinary people struggling to survive through the long, chaotic ninety years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It portrays how a group of common folk make their way in life, far from the halls of power, with no special advantages or extraordinary encounters. Like specks of dust drifting through time, they endure the weight of the years, unnoticed and unheard. 368Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   [Learned][Already planted][Add one to the bookshelf][I also strongly recommend][Working on the manuscript][The masterpiece of bird food][Understood]

5. 705 救 After Saving Zhu Houzhao, I Gave Great Ming Another Eight Hundred Years 救朱厚照后，我为大明续命八百年 User88424615用户88424615Historical283k WordsCompleted Other people transmigrate to fight for the throne. I transmigrated specifically to save my “unorthodox” imperial brother. Zhu Houzhao falls into the water and is critically ill? I save him with modern medicine. The Eight Tigers run amok and officials fight among themselves? I use an iron fist to clean house for him. He longs for military glory and yearns for the battlefield? I make a three-year pact with him: “Elder Brother, to conquer the world, we must first govern it well. Once I forge the sh 80Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The traditional view of history criticized him for being addicted to leopard houses, traveling around for fun, and doting on villains. The "History of the Ming Dynasty" also accused him of deviating from imperial norms. However, with the in-depth interpretation of historical data, people gradually discovered that the essence of his "rebellion" was the power game between the imperial power and the civil service group, and his behavior was to some extent the forerunner of the Ming Dynasty's trend of individual liberation.

6. 706 护 Defending the Nation: Starting by Saving the Empress 护国：从救下皇后开始 Leisurely Guest in the Deep Mountains深山悠客Historical703k WordsCompleted Liu Yi, the elite special forces “Wolf King,” transmigrates into the body of a discarded prince’s guard. Leading three hundred cavalrymen, he rescues the rebel leader Lin Xue and captures the palace. They seal their alliance with blood: “You abandon the throne, and I’ll take it!” In two years, they crush the rich and powerful; in three, they unify the country, then ride beyond the borders of the Han realm. On their wedding night, Lin Xue slips off her phoenix robe. “I don’t want to be empress. I 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A very good historical fiction about fighting for world hegemony!

7. 707 潜 The Hidden Dragon on the Road 潜龙在途 Loves Chewing on Pencil Tips爱咬铅笔头Historical1.7M WordsCompleted A lowly prison escort, yet he carries royal blood. An obscure yamen runner, yet he becomes a spoiler in the dynasty's succession struggle. The undercurrents stirring beneath the rising storm are the most terrifying of all... 2.2kReads8.1Score231Shelves

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   The helpless Xiao Yi met Wang Jinju at Uncle Li's request. He didn't ask about his future but only asked for the cause of his uncle's death. However, he was asked to work in the government office first and develop the ability to take revenge before discussing the truth. He suppressed the hatred in his heart, changed into the official uniform of Zaoli, and became the lowest-level yamen servant in Liangzhou Prefecture, and also became the most inconspicuous piece in the chess game.

8. 708 大 The Great Xia's National Scholar, and the Empress Is Mad About Me 大夏国士，女帝为我疯狂 Chasing the Wind, Admiring Profit恋风慕利Historical315k WordsOngoing [Farming + Laid-Back Life + Empress + War + Alternate History + Historical] The Divine Land is home to countless dynasties. The Great Xia dynasty has stood for five hundred years, reaching the height of prosperity. That all things decline after reaching their peak seems an eternal truth. Powerful nations surround it, foreign tribes repeatedly invade, droughts and floods strike one after another, the people suffer, and the imperial clan is disgraced. The young Zhang Yang is determined to save a c 14Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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   Unsystematic, not a brainless piece of writing. The two little lolita twins at the beginning include an empress, a princess, a general, and an oiran.

9. 709 不 No Offenses Against Jin 不轨于晋 Prince of Kaiyang开阳郡王Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Who in history has never had regrets? Zhang Ao, the King of Zhao in the early Western Han dynasty, originally lived in the shadow of Liu Bang’s purge of kings with different surnames, spending his days in constant fear, never knowing whether he would see the next day. Heaven gave him a second chance to be reborn, in the form of Zhang Gui more than four hundred years later. Unfortunately, he now faced an even darker and more degenerate age of Wei and Jin. And so begins a tale of saving a world wh 652Reads—Score101Shelves

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   This one is definitely worth reading! The author has a rigorous textual research style. I don't know how much information he consulted before he presented the three-dimensional history before our eyes! The age, official position, and hobbies of the minor characters in the book all correspond to those in the history books. The minor allusions in the book are all from "Hanshu" and "Zuo Zhuan". The poems in the book are all appropriate and accurate quotations from "The Book of Songs" and "Chu Ci". The key is to be logical, not brainless or systematic, a truly good book!

10. 710 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, 60kReads9.3Score12.7kShelves

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    It is a rare story about a female protagonist fighting for hegemony in the Three Kingdoms. The protagonist does not rely on golden fingers, but relies purely on her own strength to engage in power schemes and fight for territory in the male-dominated Three Kingdoms. The confrontation with Cao Liusun is full of tension, and the battle for hegemony is very solidly written.

11. 711 三 Three Kingdoms: From Godfather Killer to Comeback Godfather 三国：从义父杀手到逆袭教父 The Green-Robed Guest with Wine载酒青衣客Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [Passionate action] + [No System] After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, he finds himself in the body of none other than Lu Bu? Wait, this is Xiapi in Xu Province? And it’s the third year of Jian’an? If nothing unexpected happens, doesn’t that mean he’ll be meeting his end at White Gate Tower in just a few days? In this life, watch me train elite troops, battle the warlords, claim the realm, and bring peace for generations to come! (PS: The story follows the histo 15.3kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves

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    Travel as Lu Bu and find yourself in crisis at the White Gate Tower! Let's see how the protagonist trains strong soldiers, fights against princes, rewrites destiny in the troubled times of the Three Kingdoms, and competes in the world!

12. 712 重 Reborn in Troubled Times: Fighting My Way to the Throne 重生之乱世奋斗当皇帝 Fish on the Balcony阳台上的鱼Historical315k WordsOngoing Special forces soldier Wu Feng transmigrates into a small mountain village in a parallel world resembling the end of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Poor, starving, and unable even to dream of a bowl of thick porridge. He never planned to become king. He just didn't want to starve to death again. He gathers refugees and builds a stronghold, growing from a single earthen wall to a realm stretching thousands of miles. The world sees him planning every move when sober and sleeping among 64Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recruit refugees, build strongholds, and strive for world hegemony

13. 713 我 I Built My Power Through Farming, From Orphan to Emperor 我种田发育，从孤儿苟成了皇帝 Half a Cosine半声余弦Historical289k WordsOngoing [History] [War] [Political Intrigue] [Agriculture] Instructor Wu Qi loses his footing and falls off a cliff, only to transmigrate into the body of an orphan in the Great Li Dynasty... The four classes of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants are rigidly stratified. Powerful clans stand everywhere, the age is in decline, cruel policies prey on the people, and the court is in disarray! At home, treacherous ministers and eunuchs deceive the young emperor; abroad, nomadic tribes raid the border 4Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 714 魂 Reborn in Huo Qubing's Body: I Pacify the Northern Frontier with My Iron Cavalry 魂穿霍去病：我以铁骑镇北疆 Pine Tree on the Cliff悬崖边上的松树Historical366k WordsCompleted Lin Chen, a modern graduate student in history, unexpectedly finds himself reborn as Huo Qubing, the legendary general of the Han Dynasty. He sweeps through the northern deserts, earns the title of Wolf Mountain General, waters his horses at Lake Baikal, captures the Xiongnu Chanyu, and races thousands of miles to reclaim the southern frontier. He investigates the witchcraft scandal and crushes a rebellion that threatens the imperial clan. With one heroine and no harem, he rebuilds the military 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a book about such passionate courtship and online intrigue. No one is chasing it, so it's not that big of a deal [blowing kiss]

15. 715 刘 Liu Shan Founds the Han Empire Three Times 刘禅三造大汉 That Panda Loves Bamboo爱吃竹子的大熊猫啦Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [Political maneuvering + no System + not invincible + no female lead + neither glorifying nor vilifying + faithful to history] This book draws on core historical sources such as Records of the Three Kingdoms, Records of Huayang, Records of the Grand Historian, Book of Han, Book of the Later Han, and Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government. It also takes inspiration from Romance of the Three Kingdoms, striving to recreate a sweeping yet utterly authentic world of the Three Kingdoms... 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not bad, not bad!

16. 716 此 This Blade Is Named Lu 此刀姓陆 Feng Chen Mozi风尘莫子Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Lu, a surgeon, worked himself to death in the operating room. He was practicing with a scalpel in his dream, but when he woke up, he had cut off Gao Yanei's little worm. From the start, being in Bianjing put him in a no-win situation. He longed to flee to Cangzhou, only to sever ties with Lin Chong. Joining Liangshan was out of the question... Let's see how this junior military surgeon manages to get by. Sometimes shameless, sometimes righteous, sometimes cunning, what heights will he reach in t 283Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    Planning a rebellion from the Water Margin, hiding for ten years, and shocking the world when the wind rises [Please update] [Blow a kiss] [Grief] [Cool] [Punch]

17. 717 新 On Our Wedding Night, I Learned My Wife Was the Holy Maiden of the Demon Cult 新婚夜，才知娘子是魔教圣女 Square Root of Zero根号零Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + System + Multiple Heroines + Dual Cultivation] Li Qinglian transmigrates to another world. When he learns that this is an age where demons and monsters are everywhere and martial arts flourish, he puts down his writing brush, joins the military, and becomes a constable in a small county town. Three years after transmigrating, he finally awakens his System on his wedding night. From then on, with the System’s heaven-defying abilities, he rises from a lowly constable to an unriva 38.8kReads7.9Score3.3kShelves

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    The author combines fantasy martial arts and historical stories. Although it is systematic, it does not make it an invincible novel. Watching the protagonist slowly grow up, it is quite immersive. When the protagonist's growth explodes in the middle and late stages, it is even more fascinating. It is one of the few masterpieces that gradually gets better.

18. 718 林 Snowbound in the Linhai Mountains 林海雪域 Abundant Harvest丰一足十Historical635k WordsCompleted [Transmigration to an Alternate World + Hunted and on the Run + Wilderness Survival + Raising an Army in Rebellion + The Whole Family Lives in Seclusion + Ruling an Island] The land is ravaged by war... A great battle ends in defeat... From the start, Jin Feng is a fleeing general, forced to survive in the wilderness! The prince the Imperial Guards protected at such great cost dies of illness. Jin Feng has a young Taoist impersonate the prince, then raises him to become a worthy ruler! He makes 205Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Mercenaries travel through an imaginary world. They run away from the general in the beginning to survive in the wilderness. The prince they protect dies of illness. They use young Taoist priests to train talents and make money in business. The countryside surrounds the urban development base. Finally, they coerce the emperor to rule the world - leading troops to rebel. [Learned]

19. 719 汉 From Eight-Year-Old Landlord to Ruler of the World at the End of the Han Dynasty 汉末从八岁地主开始制霸全球 Yang Yuan, Who Loves Kelp and Pork Bone Soup爱吃海带猪骨汤的杨远Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Liu Tao, a modern engineering PhD and history enthusiast, unexpectedly transmigrates back to the sixth year of Xiping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (177 AD). He awakens in the body of Liu Yu, an eight-year-old minor landowner near Wancheng in Nanyang Commandery, whose parents have just died. Armed with knowledge far beyond his era, expertise in science and engineering, and a hazy grasp of the broad strokes of history, Liu Yu starts by protecting his family estate and building a capable team. Step b 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both of these books are about fighting for hegemony.

20. 720 中 China's Rise Begins in the Late Ming 中华崛起自明末始 Yang Yuan, Who Loves Kelp and Pork Bone Soup爱吃海带猪骨汤的杨远Historical629k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 721 六 The Turmoil of the Six Provinces 六州风云季 Mr. Zhou Abu周阿布先生Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Since ancient times, the world has been divided into six provinces: Luchang, Zha, Lao, Jian, and Xiang. The nobles of the six provinces waged war year after year, until the founding emperor of the Great Zhou raised an army and unified them. From then on, the country prospered, its people lived in peace, and the land was at peace. The streets bustled with life, and the people enjoyed peaceful days. But when a tribute convoy from a foreign land was robbed, the wounds of internal strife and externa 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The historical fiction and the power struggle seem to be very consistent. You can take a look at this.

22. 722 魂 I’ve Transmigrated into Gao Yang: No More Holding Back! 魂穿高洋：我不要藏拙了！ Layman Fang Hui方回居士Historical1.4M WordsOngoing He transmigrates as Gao Yang, the infamous beast of an emperor and madman in history, but fourteen years before the founding of Northern Qi. The Northern Wei has only recently split, and three states stand across the Central Plains. Even the Battle of Xiaoguan between Eastern and Western Wei has yet to begin! Forget becoming emperor. Unless he keeps a low profile and conceals his talents, there may not even be a future for him under the thumb of his older brother, Gao Cheng! He has before him th 32.8kReads7.7Score2.6kShelves
23. 723 重 Reborn as Cao Mao: Pacifying the Realm 重生曹髦，平定天下 Whatever3随便3Historical113k WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue] + [Ruthless Action] + [Struggle for Supremacy] + [War] + [No System] Cao Mao is reborn, but his soul belongs to Cao Mao, a modern man. Cao Mao is an ordinary person, with only some knowledge of Wei and Jin history. In this age of chaos, a time of great rivalry, the strong survive and the weak perish. Those without ambition will always be at someone else’s mercy. Watch as he sets his schemes in motion to overthrow the Sima regime and unite the realm. 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The special forces traveled through time and became the last emperor of the Three Kingdoms, using black powder and modern military techniques to fight against the Sima family. Winning over celebrities such as Ji Kang in the court, and launching a surprise attack on Chenggao Pass on the battlefield brought the "five thunder bombing" tactics and political control to a new level.

24. 724 从 From a Duke’s Son to Emperor of the Empire 从公爵之子到帝国皇帝 Old Zhuang's House老庄屋Historical853k WordsOngoing [Alternate continent + no magic or martial arts + emperor + nation-building + no System + conquest + political intrigue + slow burn + at least four chapters daily] Lin En, a staff officer from a modern military academy, accidentally transmigrates to the continent of Lafabranca and becomes the son of a duke in the Kingdom of Klan. With modern military thinking and tactical ideas far ahead of their time, Lin En builds a legendary army unmatched on the continent. At fourteen, he inherits the title 369Reads8.3Score—Shelves
25. 725 不 The King of Britain 不列颠之王 Fairly Cute Magic Girl Sauce一般可爱膜法酱Historical803k WordsCompleted The history of medieval England was tumultuous and magnificent. From the Norman Conquest to the Magna Carta, modern civilization gradually took root in England's green fields. Zhao Chen is a modern office worker who has read histories from countries all over the world, but never had a chance to put that knowledge to use. Then he transmigrates to medieval England and becomes an English prince. Just as he's preparing to make his mark and fulfill his grand ambitions, someone calls out, “John,” leav 1.1kReads7.9Score102Shelves
26. 726 煌 Glorious Tang 煌唐 Silly Little Lamb傻傻小羊Historical182k WordsOngoing Five thousand years of Chinese history have weathered countless storms, giving rise to a long and storied past, full of both splendor and absurdity. Never mind the distant Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties or the turmoil of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. Just look at the more than two thousand years of dynastic rule since Qin Shi Huang unified the land: how many glorious golden ages saw generals pursue their enemies as far as Mount Langjuxu and envoys from every nation come to pa 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Transform into a weak emperor in the mid-Tang Dynasty, without golden fingers or systematic blessings. He relies entirely on modern knowledge to survive in the crisis-ridden court. Faced with the wily prime minister and the eunuchs with military power, every decision is made on the tip of a knife.

27. 727 弈 The Warlord Who Outsmarted the World 弈世枭雄 Partial Love 1906偏爱1906Historical153k WordsCompleted Luo Yu, once a gangland boss in his previous life, is hunted by his enemies and transmigrates to a dynasty called Dayi. Starting with small missions, he rises to power, secretly builds a hidden gang, raises an army, and organizes an intelligence network, step by step climbing to the top on his path to supremacy! 3Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 728 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Historical1.2M 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! 7.3kReads8.0Score562Shelves

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    A sudden heavy snowfall occurs on Double Ninth Festival, and the Zhongliang Mansion is in a desperate situation. The male protagonist sees through the emperor's intention to kill the donkey, and uses the breakup of the engagement to establish his authority, secretly accumulating strength to protect everyone in the mansion and change their fate.

29. 729 从 From Regent to Emperor for the Ages 从摄政王到千古一帝 Classmate Ji Gao几高同学Historical601k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of a useless prince, watch me sleep with beauties in my arms and wake to command the realm. From regent to emperor, I will purge corrupt officials, improve people's lives, drive back foreign enemies, and reclaim lost lands. With one life, I shall secure peace for all generations. Who but I can become the greatest emperor in history? 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In line with historical fiction. Powerful and hegemonic, plus a harem group, why are so few people reading my book and the word count is too few?

30. 730 山 A Strategy for Realm and Rivers: Chronicles of Court and Jianghu 山河策【庙堂江湖录】 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Historical309k WordsCompleted [Peerless Heir] [Jianghu and Court] [Blood-and-Iron Warfare] [Political Intrigue and Wits] [Alternate History] [Chivalry and Tenderness] [No Transmigration] [No Golden Finger] The Dingbian Prince’s household is wiped out. Ten-year-old heir Ling Canglan narrowly escapes. After years in hiding, he makes his name in a single stroke. He studies both literature and martial arts, and grows into a man of great talent. Faced with the enmity of his country and the hatred of his family, he joins the army 2.8kReads6.9Score259Shelves

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    Temples and arenas, court battles, iron-blooded wars, intrigues and wits... A perfect fit.

31. 731 大 The Great Qi Empire: Gang Kui's Reign 大齐帝国之罡魁在位 Smiling Buddha笑面佛陀Historical126k WordsOngoing During the Qian Kang era of Great Chu, a prophetic saying that “whoever obtains Ziwei will rule the realm” left the powers vying for control of the Central Plains uneasy and poised to act. This was also a time of upheaval on a scale unseen for a thousand years. Trouble was brewing within the state, while three outside forces eyed the imperial throne: the eastern Jurchens, the Mongol Tatars, and Japanese pirates. This time, Ziwei has emerged into the world. It will surely soar like a dragon and c —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical myths add to conspiracy and exciting writing

32. 732 开 From the Start, I Took Someone Else's Place in the Army, Then Summoned Dian Wei 开局替人从军，反手召唤典韦 Bai Mule白沐勒Historical571k WordsCompleted Qin Muge transmigrates to an alternate world. In this land ravaged by famine and war, he looks at the System panel, where top civil officials and military generals from every dynasty appear, and his eyes light up. “Dian Wei, you're my head of security.” “Xiang Yu, you're the commander of my entire army.” “Fan Li, you're my money-making whiz.” “Zhuge Liang, you're my military strategist for the southern campaign.” “Li Cunxiao, you're my valiant vanguard.” Watch as the civil officials and military 209Reads—Score—Shelves

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