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

1. 151 大 Great Tang: The Fiercest Crown Prince, Li Er Begs Me Not to Kill Him 大唐：最狠太子，李二求我别杀了 Somebody Named Yan烟某人Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After Crown Prince Li Chengqian died, his spirit lingered. He was reborn before his rebellion was exposed and deposed, and bound to a System called “No More Coddling.” At this point, there were less than three days left before his plot was uncovered. “Ding! Firmly resist and fight back against mental manipulation. Reward: the manufacturing process for the curved-shaft plow.” Wei Zheng, Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince: “Your Highness is unruly and indolent. Hold out your hand. I must perform the 15.6kReads8.7Score796Shelves
2. 152 大 The Han Dynasty 大汉王朝 Bao Shu宝树Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Across the vast Tengger Grassland, tribes battle by the law of the jungle, with war fires burning and bloodshed everywhere! Tribal warriors, curved sabers and sharp arrows, fine horses and armor: these determine who can enslave others in the chaos of the grasslands, and who will be enslaved in turn. Curved sabers wielded by grassland riders clash with the longswords of noble knights; nomadic warriors swift as the wind face the armies of lords entrenched in their castles. Fire and steel collide, 1.3kReads8.7Score103Shelves
3. 153 大 Great Tang: If You Won’t Rebel, Father, Then I Will! 大唐：父亲您不造反，我造反！ Darn Spider扑街蜘蛛呀Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Ruthless and decisive]+ [Golden finger]+ [Conquest and expansion]+ [Industrial Revolution]+ [Age of Discovery] Also known as The Crown Prince Should Stop Competing, the Tang Dynasty Already Has Nine Dragons in One Court, Tang Dynasty: Father, You’re This Old, How Can You Still Sleep?, and I, Li Chengqian, the Steadiest Crown Prince in History. He transmigrates to a parallel Tang Dynasty and becomes Li Chengqian, still the heir of the Prince of Qin’s household. Faced with Li Shimin’s indecision, 13kReads8.6Score785Shelves

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   1. Set after Wu Zixu's conquest of Chu, the protagonist ascends the throne and works diligently to reform and revitalize the state, making Chu a hegemon once again during the Spring and Autumn Period. 2. Depicts Li Chengqian's diligent governance after consolidating his power. 3. If Chai Rong's eldest son hadn't died, could Zhao Kuangyin have still usurped the throne?

4. 154 凉 The Cold King 凉王 Salty Lime咸青柠Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Special forces soldier Xiao Ning transmigrated into the Great Qin Dynasty. He was an unloved prince; a discarded son exiled to the wilderness; a powerful rival feared by the crown prince and the other princes; and the revered Prince of Liang, respected by the common people and soldiers! Surrounded by enemies, he fears nothing. He'll crush them all and claim victory. Whoever dares stand in my way as I ascend the throne, I'll send straight to the King of Hell. Your Majesty, would you like to give 5kReads8.8Score365Shelves

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   Learning new ideas, striving to be a new youth, I'm the captain! [Smile] Special forces soldier Xiao Ning transmigrates into the body of the seventh prince of the Qin Empire. He starts as the Prince of Liang, enfeoffed in the barren and sparsely populated Manzhou, home to numerous foreign tribes and fiercely independent people. However, Xiao Ning subdues the barbarians, establishes a merchant guild, vigorously develops the economy, and strengthens the military. He even schemes to turn the Prince of Jin and the Prince of Qi against each other, has the Crown Prince eliminate the Prince of Zhao, and finally eliminates the new emperor, becoming emperor himself. He also launches an eastern expedition against the Eagle Kingdom and destroys the Roman Empire in the north… [Heavy-handed attack] The intrigue, court struggles, and power struggles within the story are captivating, making it a must-read! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

5. 155 大 Under Currents in Great Sheng 大晟暗涌 Su Yichen718苏亦辰718Historical583k WordsOngoing An epic tale of political intrigue set in an imaginary ancient dynasty. Spanning seven volumes and a million words, with five POV storylines, it depicts princes vying for the throne, secret wars among powerful clans, and the games of the heart amid flames of war on the frontier. 53Reads—Score101Shelves

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   On the surface, he appears to be a carefree and unassuming prince, but in reality, he is meticulous and adept at concealing his talents. He deliberately places himself in an inconspicuous position, hiding his brilliance and quietly gathering information from all sides. Others treat him as an easy target, unaware that he has already seen through all the schemes in the court. His character is truly novel.

6. 156 废 The Useless Prince: Once I Got My Fief, I Stopped Playing It Safe 废物皇子：到了封地就不苟了 Expert at Winning by Doing Nothing躺赢专家Historical556k WordsCompleted [No dragging things out, no padding, quickly takes up his fief, thrilling and hilarious] He transmigrated here two and a half years ago. Now that his power has grown immensely, he can no longer keep a low profile, and he can’t stay in the capital either. His only choice is to move to his fief and build his power there. His fief, Jiuzhou, is a province that has been carved up again and again, abandoned by the imperial court. Yet he arrives without hesitation. From that day on, Jiuzhou rises to pr 5.6kReads8.5Score259Shelves
7. 157 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 84.3kReads9.3Score8.5kShelves
8. 158 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14kReads8.3Score890Shelves

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   This political intrigue novel is absolutely amazing! The covert battles within a fictional dynasty are full of twists and turns, the high-quality plot is high-energy from start to finish, and the writing is delicate and touching. You definitely won't regret reading it!

9. 159 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 70.4kReads9.0Score5.7kShelves

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   Not mindless, but full of political intrigue. All dynasties perished in decline, only the Han dynasty perished because of its strength? Four hundred years of dynasties saw widespread warfare, devastation, and the cries of the people. Thirteen provinces were littered with bones, the fertile fields along the roadsides overflowing with remains. Some strategized and maneuvered, others wielded swords as chivalrous heroes; both the court and the battlefield were like tombs of withered bones. "A true man should live to be feasted in five tripods, and die to be cooked in five tripods." Liu Mu, charioteer, bow drawn and sword in hand, with the Han army, swords and spears gleaming behind him, brought a chilling wind to cleanse this chaotic world of natural disasters and man-made calamities. He swept the surviving remnants of the rebel army into the dustbin of history. PS: A blend of historical research and interpretation, a complete Frankenstein's monster, not necessarily accurate.

10. 160 枌 The Grass and Trees of Fengyu Grow Tall 枌榆草木长 Ni Ergou倪二狗Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication: ensemble cast + rival nations vying for supremacy + political intrigue and strategy + patriotism and national pride + original poetry + memorable supporting characters] [This is a fictional setting, and some historical references should not be taken as fact. This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The plot is carefully developed, the logic is rigorous, and the cast and scope are large. There is no System or golden finger. There are no brainless villains or c 25.1kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    🔥Highly recommended! This is the best fantasy novel I've ever read. The characters are likable, not mindless, and the plot is captivating. Don't miss out on this book just because of the title. I really highly recommend it; you won't regret it! [Shy]

11. 161 君 You Wield the Handle to Command the Situation 君持柄以处势 I Am the Super-Duper Biggest Idiot我是超级无敌大傻逼Historical723k WordsCompleted The essence of power comes from violence. The foundation of rule is whether you can lead your core supporters to a better life. It has nothing to do with seniority, status, benevolence, righteousness, filial piety, or fraternal duty. A palace-intrigue story for women: I'm the long-lost eldest princess, and everyone should obey me. A palace-intrigue story for men: I've got the guns. Follow me. If toppling the table isn't one of your options, why are you even writing a story about power strugg 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Excerpt from a historical fiction novel about a time-travel emperor: The officials of Zhenzhou City were incredibly efficient, collecting the tax revenue of one string of cash in just two days. As for their methods? These officials had their own set of tricks. Directly demanding one string of cash from the city's inhabitants would certainly be met with resistance from many, except for wealthy merchants. The poor, in particular, would whine and plead poverty, claiming they had no money, even the millet in their grain jars was borrowed from relatives and friends, and they simply couldn't produce a single copper coin. They'd say, "You can search their homes if you don't believe me..." However, if you had previously led men to conscript men from house to house, claiming they were going to the front lines to fight, their attitudes would immediately undergo a complete 360-degree turn. They'd pull out a brick from under the bed, from the insoles of their shoes, from the rafters, even from a crack in the wall, rummage around for a while, and then pull out a money bag, begging you not to conscript their husbands or sons to fight. The lower-ranking officials would take the money bag and weigh it in their hands. After all, they deal with money all day long, and they can tell how much money is in someone's pocket just by looking at it. If it's less than a thousand coins, they'll very fairly and impartially return the money, telling you that they are the most honest officials in the world, always caring for the people, maintaining harmonious neighborly relations, and mediating neighborhood disputes. They'll lend a hand to anyone in trouble, and if someone's house catches fire, they'll be the first to help put it out. They are definitely not those corrupt officials who embezzle and prey on the people. At this point, the people actually know that they haven't given these petty officials enough money. So they quickly run to the vegetable garden in the yard, pick up hoes, and start digging. The petty officials stop pulling at the people inside the house and just stand there silently waiting. Until the family takes out their last savings to bribe them, they weigh it and then leave satisfied for the next house. As for the extra thousand coins? After bribing their superiors, the rest... Hehehe! But don't think they are a bunch of heartless villains. These petty officials in Zhenzhou were very principled. They wouldn't go to the house on this street where there was only a mentally challenged son and a blind old mother. They wouldn't go to the house on Ankang Street where the husband had died and the widow was raising four children alone. They also wouldn't go to the house on Jiankang Street where the woman with two limp legs could only sit in bed weaving bamboo baskets. As the saying goes, even thieves have their code of honor, and even the greedy have their code of conduct. They were also a group of people with ideals and pursuits. They also had a kind of incorruptible official's sentiment of loving the people like their own children. This seems contradictory, but it doesn't seem strange when you look at it separately. From the standpoint of classical philosophy, human beings are inherently contradictory individuals. They are a unity of self-subject and self-object. The id is innate, containing various desires and impulses; it is unconscious, immoral, and subject to the "pleasure principle." The ego, on the other hand, develops from the id, representing people's efforts to satisfy the basic impulses of the id while meeting external constraints; it is conscious, rational, and acts according to the "reality principle." The superego represents social ethics and morality, acting according to the "principle of the highest good" and limiting the "ego's" satisfaction of the "id." As the three parts of Freud's theory of the structure of consciousness, these three inevitably conflict. The "id," "ego," and "superego" reflect the struggle between human instincts, the real environment, and social morality in personality development. Embezzlement and bribery are for money, to satisfy the ego, support the family, and gain the recognition of those around them as capable and wealthy. Not accepting bribes from those without means of support is for one's conscience, for social morality, and also to gain the recognition of those around them as a kind person. If an official has both corrupt behavior and feelings of integrity, they will waver between these two environments, repeatedly switching between "clean" and "corrupt." Ultimately, they will be overwhelmed by desire and become corrupt officials themselves. After collecting the money, the people of Zhenzhou secretly nicknamed Cui Dingguo "Cui the Skinflint." Regardless, Cui Dingguo had given each of the 100,000 laborers transporting the grain a string of cash and promised to exempt them from taxes for the following year. After weighing the options, these men felt it was advantageous to them. Although transporting grain to the front lines was risky, it wasn't like they were fighting themselves. As long as they were quick-witted and fast, they should be fine. However, they didn't know that their general was a hot-blooded young man. Cui Dingguo led his troops towards Luzhou. Near Linjia Village, a scout on horseback reported that they had spotted an enemy grain convoy of about a thousand men. "Damn it, heaven is on my side!" Cui Dingguo immediately ordered his two thousand soldiers to assemble and attack. When the imperial grain convoy saw Cui Dingguo leading a large cavalry charge, they didn't even resist, abandoning their grain and fleeing. But for Cui Dingguo, how could he let them escape? He had been transporting supplies in the rear and hadn't encountered any enemy troops. Now, finally seeing this thousand enemy soldiers, he saw it as his first major victory. The cavalry quickly caught up with the thousand farmers and began a massacre, killing even those who knelt in surrender. In the end, only a few of the thousand-strong force remained—a few survivors that Cui Dingguo had specifically ordered his men to keep alive. He wanted to question them. From these "soldiers" (actually not soldiers, but conscripted laborers like Cui Dingguo's supply corps—but they couldn't reveal this, for how could their General Cui achieve victory?), He learned that Guo Yuebo, a veteran general of the imperial court who had just attacked Cangzhou, was leading his army to reinforce Luzhou, and they were Guo Yuebo's supply corps. Moreover, there were several other supply corps nearby. Cui Dingguo was overjoyed and ordered them to lead the way, promising them a reward upon finding them. These men were driven by both survival and the promise of a reward. Leading Cui Dingguo's army, they found several grain transport teams, which Cui Dingguo had killed, seizing a considerable amount of grain. Cui Dingguo was overjoyed and stopped his men from continuing their killing spree. He gave them several strings of cash as a reward and let them go.

12. 162 大 Great Ming: Tyrant Chongzhen Rebuilds the Great Ming 大明：暴君崇祯，重塑大明 Lun Dong伦东Historical2.9M WordsOngoing [No System] + [No mindless decisions] + [Political scheming] + [Court politics] + [High-stakes game] + [Passionate] + [Struggle for supremacy] His soul travels back to the twenty-fourth day of the eighth month in the seventh year of the Tianqi era, the very first day of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign. In history, Chongzhen would hang himself at Coal Hill seventeen years later. At this point, the Manchu ruler Huang Taiji has only just ascended the throne. Liaodong has not yet been completely lost, 174.2kReads8.7Score15.5kShelves

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    Welcome all readers to appreciate and carefully select this piece. Enjoy reading! \(^▽^)/!

13. 163 高 The Unrestrained Life of Gao Yanei 高衙内的恣意人生 Lightly Plucking, Stained with Blood轻弹染血Historical1.7M WordsOngoing 62.4kReads8.3Score7kShelves
14. 164 布 The Commoner Emperor's Mentor 布衣帝师 Walking Far行之远Historical351k WordsOngoing Brother Mu, want a wife? Just say the word, and a wife will be delivered right to your door! Transmigrate to a poor village in the Great Xia Dynasty, where the government comes to your door with a beautiful wife? Too poor to survive? What can you do when I have ancient sugar-making methods, red bricks, and fragrant soap? Barbarian invaders? Zhuge repeating crossbows, grenades, and cannons will blast the northern barbarians into a panic! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Without a system, my soul transmigrates to a poor mountain village in ancient times. At the start, the government provides me with a beautiful and virtuous wife. Using my modern knowledge, I forge iron, make sugar and soap, and even auction off glass as diamonds. At a poetry gathering in a brothel, I use five thousand years of ancient Chinese poetry to win first place and shine brightly!

15. 165 家 My Father Is Fang La, and I’ll Break the Deadlock by Wiping Out Liangshan 家父方腊，我从团灭梁山开始破局 Money-Eating Beast No. 2吞金兽2号Historical697k WordsCompleted Others transmigrate and wake up holding power over the world, with beauties in their arms. I transmigrated as Fang Tianding, Crown Prince of Fang La, just as Liangshan's forces were about to capture him and hack him to pieces. Fang La: The Liangshan bandits are bearing down on us. Our Great Ming is in danger! Fang Tianding: Father, don't panic. Leave it to me. Step one: Retreat. Step two: Dig a pit. Step three: Wait for Song Jiang to jump in himself. Song Jiang jumped in. Dong Ping, Lu Junyi, Qi 4.3kReads7.4Score440Shelves
16. 166 牧 The Shepherd Emperor 牧天子 Jiang Bufan江不犯Historical468k WordsOngoing [Not a beginner's story, not brainless, set in an imaginary world: ensemble cast + martial world + war + political intrigue] If I am a god, then what is an emperor? Dropped into a chaotic age where everyone is vying for the throne, Wei Feng travels from place to place, gets caught up in gang conflicts, and is drawn into the storms of the imperial court. At last, he reins in his horse at the frontier and fights his way through the smoke of war. After enduring countless hardships, Wei Feng finally 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Self-promoted, currently updating steadily. Fictional setting, ensemble cast, the protagonist, a minor figure in a gang, is unexpectedly drawn into court intrigue, ultimately initiating a power struggle along two parallel paths: war and court politics.

17. 167 重 Reborn in the Eastern Jin: I Grew Up with Xie Daoyun 重生东晋之我与谢道韫青梅竹马 Peach Blossom, Plum, and Wine桃花李子酒Historical339k WordsOngoing [Realistic] [Farming] [Historical Accuracy] [Aristocratic Clans] [Harem] [Military] He transmigrates to the Eastern Jin dynasty as Liu Heng, the son of the famous scholar Liu Tan and Princess Luling, and the nephew of Huan Wen and Xie An. He and Xie Daoyun have been childhood friends since they were young. As the Liu family declines and the Langya Wang and Chen Commandery Xie clans form an alliance, they force Liu Heng to break off his engagement to Xie Daoyun. Oppressed by aristocratic clans, h 1.7kReads—Score238Shelves
18. 168 极 The Remarkable Marquis 极品侯爷 Sweet Potato红薯Eastern Fantasy6.0M WordsCompleted “I have one special talent: defying Heaven!” “I have one flaw: I take things as they come.” “I have one affliction: I fear no hardship.” His name was Lu Yu, named after the Sage of Tea. The Sage of Tea, Lu Yu, amazed the world with tea. This Lu Yu would move heaven and earth with his schemes. When birds perched on branches to kiss the sparkling dew on tender buds, people knew spring had arrived. When people curled up beneath their blankets, wiping away tears they dared not let fall, they knew Lu 29Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    You can take a look, it's okay.

19. 169 玄 After the Xuanwu Gate Incident, I, Li Shimin, Travel to the Three Kingdoms 玄武门后，我李世民穿三国 I Come from 2998我来自2998Historical234k WordsOngoing At the moment Li Shimin personally shot and killed Li Jiancheng during the Xuanwu Gate Incident, everything went black. When he opened his eyes again, he had become a young man named Li Zhao in Luoyang at the end of the Han dynasty, sitting at Dong Zhuo's massacre banquet. Seven people would die at that banquet, and he was the seventh. Fortunately, he had read the history of the Three Kingdoms. He knew exactly when Dong Zhuo would die, when Lü Bu would rebel, and who would have the last laugh, C 188Reads—Score120Shelves

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    A high-quality historical fantasy, spanning the Tang Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, humorously depicting the rise and fall of warlords! The plot is fast-paced and the story is fresh and original—this book is absolutely amazing!! I fell in love with it the moment I saw the synopsis and have been following it ever since. [Fear][eye roll][laughing and crying][shocked][angry][sending hearts]

20. 170 赶 You Kicked Me Out of Liangshan, So Why Panic When I Become Emperor? 赶我下梁山，朕称帝你慌什么 Lü Diaoyang吕调阳Historical1.6M WordsOngoing Lu Mu transmigrates to the late Northern Song Dynasty and becomes a guest of Chai Jin. He plans to help Chai Jin become the ruler of Liangshan, overthrow the corrupt Northern Song, and prevent the Jingkang Catastrophe. But Chai Jin proves impossible to prop up, and conspires with Song Jiang to drive Lu Mu off Liangshan. Lu Mu turns to the imperial court and becomes an obstacle in the Water Margin heroes' path. He intercepts Zhu Tong in Cangzhou, recruits Lu Junyi in Daming Prefecture, and gather 178.2kReads8.4Score19.8kShelves
21. 171 大 The Song Dynasty's Greatest Warrior 大宋第一武夫 Peppa, Rosy-Cheeked佩奇粉嘟嘟Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Di Qing, the great general of the Song dynasty: What fearsome might he showed on the battlefield! What glorious deeds he accomplished! Yet he lived in constant terror, unable to find peace, and died in fear! The Song dynasty's troubles are close at hand. Someone has to turn the tables! Di Yong has arrived to change everything! Ouyang Xiu, Bao Zheng, Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Zeng Gong, Su Shi, Su Zhe... This is the flourishing age of the Song. Ride down the Tanguts, crush the Khitan, subdue the Ju 14.9kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    History, intrigue, ambition, and emotion.

22. 172 极 The Perfect Imperial Son-in-Law 极品驸马 Xiao Xuanwu萧玄武Historical3.8M WordsCompleted Fate has me surrounded by romance; one smile as I pluck a flower, and the world is full of beauty! Murderous intent fills my heart; one furious stamp of my halberd, and a million corpses will fall! I am Xue Shao, the Tang princess’s consort. In the age that belongs to Wu Zetian, I will carve out a vast empire of my own! 62Reads8.8Score—Shelves
23. 173 老 My Dad Is Su Dongpo, My Wife Is Li Qingzhao, and My Bro Is Emperor Huizong 老爹苏东坡老婆李清照老铁宋徽宗 Wen Qingru文卿如Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Tags: No System, not a mindless power fantasy, meticulous historical research, slow burn, personal growth, one heroine An utterly ordinary art student transmigrates as Su Dun, the prematurely deceased youngest son of the legendary Su Dongpo. A quick calculation tells him When his father goes to Huizhou to eat lychees, he’ll be eleven. When his father goes to Hainan Island to eat clams, he’ll be fourteen. When his father is pardoned and dies in Changzhou, he’ll be seventeen. When Cai Jing erects 12kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves
24. 174 唐 Tang's Grand Strategy 唐谋天下 Greenleaf 7青叶7Historical3.1M WordsCompleted After nine reincarnations, he is born into the imperial family. Fate grants him the exalted status of crown prince, but also a cruel and merciless home life! Here's the harsh reality he has to face: his father is Li Zhi, and his mother is called Wu Mei. 140Reads8.8Score—Shelves
25. 175 重 Reborn as Lanling Wang, My Fortune Defies Heaven and Changes My Fate 重生兰陵王，我气运加身逆天改命 Love for Sauerkraut愛吃酸菜Historical1.9M WordsOngoing If you'd like to read a story about the Three Kingdoms of the later Northern and Southern Dynasties, featuring Northern Qi, Northern Zhou, and the Southern Dynasties, this book will not disappoint. It brings that complex, chaotic era to life in clear, accessible language. This story stays close to the historical record. The author consulted many documents from the period, though some of the vocabulary is modern and the story is told in straightforward language. Please forgive any lack of rigor i 22.3kReads8.5Score2.9kShelves
26. 176 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Betrothed to Baochai from the Start, I Aim to Save the Dynasty 红楼：赐婚宝钗开局，吾意挽天倾 Lu Chenyang陆晨阳Historical523k WordsOngoing A warning up front: this book will make the Jia family women swoon with desire and the men wish they were dead. Original title: Dream of the Red Chamber: Betrothed to Baochai from the Start, I Aim to Save the Empire At the grand palace selection of maids in the Ming Dynasty, Fourth Prince Zhu Jingze awakens memories of his past life. And from the start, he’s being forced to take Xue Baochai as his principal consort? Zhu Jingze: "Are you kidding me? Sister Bao is lovely, but I’m a noble of the im 132.6kReads8.4Score20.9kShelves
27. 177 太 After Emperor Taizong, Rebuilding the Tang Dynasty 太宗之后，再造大唐 Li Zhen理振Historical1.2M WordsOngoing "The streets are carpeted with the bones of nobles; the imperial treasury has burned to ashes of brocade! Chang'an has fallen six times, and the Son of Heaven has fled nine! The Huang Chao Rebellion erupts; the Tibetans, Dangxiang, and Khitan run rampant. The late Tang and Five Dynasties plunge the realm into chaos, with warlords ruling unchecked and foreign tribes running amok as the common people wail in misery! In an age of chaos, the world is a furnace and all things are copper. Massacring c 101.5kReads9.2Score8kShelves
28. 178 极 The Ultimate Young Lord 极品世子爷 Slippery Udon乌冬滑溜溜Historical669k WordsCompleted [Alternate history + scheming protagonist + feel-good read + political intrigue + no System + making money. Your humble author never lies: the further you read, the more satisfying it gets!] Li Ci unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of the heir to the Chu throne, only to find himself in a dilapidated manor. His father is an idiot, he himself is mad, and even his mother, the princess consort, is being persecuted by her own family. Powerful enemies surround them from without, while treacherou 30Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely high IQ, full of scheming and plotting, and it's really satisfying to watch. If you don't like it, come find me.

29. 179 大 Great Ming: From Fallen Princess to Legendary Empress 大明：从亡国公主到传奇女帝 Jiang Jiucheng江九程Ancient Romance549k WordsOngoing (No CP + transmigration + no System + strong female lead + power struggle + nation-building + daily life + she eventually ascends the throne as emperor. Read with caution if this bothers you.) Zhu Meichuo's story begins on the night her kingdom falls. Chongzhen arrives with a sword in hand. The whole city is ablaze with war. As someone who has transmigrated, what choice will she make? How can she save the Ming Dynasty from its impending collapse? In this dark age on the horizon, watch as this se 13.1kReads9.2Score491Shelves
30. 180 大 Great Ming: The Cold, Aloof Female Scholar Draws Her Sword and Forces a Marriage? 大明：高冷女诸生？你竟提剑逼婚 Gu Mo Huangqian古陌荒仟Male-Channel Fanfiction2.5M WordsOngoing (A fusion of the TV series “The Long River of the Moon,” “Zhu Yuanzhang,” and “The Hongwu Case Files”) After transmigrating to the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty, he becomes Zhu Yuanzhang’s fifth son, Zhu Su, Prince of Wu. He died suddenly at his desk in his previous life. Heaven gave him a prince’s body and a head full of knowledge from 650 years in the future. Since he’s been given a second life, he’ll make the most of it. The eight-legged essay examination system will ensure Old Zhu never run 63.4kReads8.8Score5.7kShelves
31. 181 大 Great Tang: Lady Wu? Your Majesty, Call Her the Crown Prince's Side Consort 大唐：武才人？请陛下称太子侧妃 Coffee Gives Me a Stomachache喝咖啡胃疼Historical876k WordsOngoing Tang Dynasty + Brat System + Father Glares, Son Grins + Xuanwu Gate Showdown + Brothers Brawl + Lighthearted Comedy. A young man from the modern era transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty as Crown Prince Li Chengqian. From the start, he binds himself to the Brat System: the more he messes with his dad, the stronger he gets. Li Shimin: Where's my sweet little Wu Cairen? Li Chengqian: What Wu Cairen? You should address her as the Crown Princess's Consort! Li Shimin: I want Qingque to move into Wude Hal 128.5kReads8.4Score13.2kShelves
32. 182 大 Great Tang: I Just Married Yang Yuhuan, and Now I’m Exiled to My Fief 大唐：刚娶杨玉环，就被发配封地 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical316k WordsCompleted [Feel-good story + Multiple heroines + Conquering the realm] Transmigrated into the Great Tang at the height of the Kaiyuan era, in 735, he became Li Mao, the eighteenth son of Emperor Xuanzong, Li Longji, and the Prince of Shou. From the start, he married Yang Yuhuan, the most beautiful woman in the Great Tang. The day after the wedding, Li Longji banished Li Mao to Yizhou under the pretext of suppressing a rebellion in his fief. To protect his consort, Yang Yuhuan, and his birth mother, Consor 1.6kReads5.8Score102Shelves
33. 183 三 Three Kingdoms: From Begging for Food to Restoring the Han Dynasty 三国：讨饭到复汉 Painted Bridge by the Willow Smoke烟柳画桥Historical565k WordsOngoing [No System + Intelligent Protagonist + Political Scheming and Conquest + Assisting Liu Bei + Occasional Everyday Comedy + Cold-Weapon Warfare] Cao Cao: "March north! I vow to help Your Majesty reclaim the old capital!" Sun Quan: "Only an alliance with Shu against Liu can keep Eastern Wu safe." How would the story change if Liu Bei unified the north, while Cao Cao was driven into Shu? Remember the Han founder who slew the serpent, raising his arm to summon the people and defeating Western Chu in 41.9kReads8.6Score3.3kShelves
34. 184 我 I Am the Son of a Military Governor, and a Merchant Broke My Leg? 我，节度使之子，被商人打断腿？ Prince Langya琅邪王Historical772k WordsOngoing The short drama adaptation, [I Rose in the Late Tang as a Warlord's Elite Soldier: The Yellow Robe Is Mine], is now streaming! [Crushing a Female-Targeted Novel] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Alternate Late Tang] + [Warlord Factions] + [Crowned in the Yellow Robe] + [Unifying the Realm] In one instant, Xiao Lin transmigrated into a TV drama aimed at female viewers, titled A Fortune to Rule the World, and became Xiao Lin, son of Xiao Beicheng, military governor of Lulong. He had barely arrived whe 42.8kReads7.5Score4kShelves
35. 185 三 Three Kingdoms: Yuan Shao's Rebellious Son Smashes the Imperial Seal from the Start 三国：袁家逆子，开局摔玉玺 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical2.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and becomes Yuan Yao, son of Yuan Gonglu, a dead man walking in his own coffin. With a father who’s dead set on rebelling and becoming emperor, Yuan Yao immediately sees no future for himself. If he wants to survive, he must stop his father, Yuan Shu, from repeating history. He’ll have to oppose him at every turn. “Sun Ce wants to trade the Imperial Seal for Father’s elite troops? I’ll smash the seal myself and see how he plans to make that trade!” 55.9kReads8.7Score5.5kShelves
36. 186 铁 Three Thousand Iron Cavalry, and I Am Invincible 铁骑三千我无敌 Doesn't Eat Puppy Meat不吃小狗肉Historical801k WordsCompleted [Management + Strategy + Combat + Conquest] On the boundless grasslands, he is a bandit feared by all. In the mysterious desert, he is a merchant wealthier than nations. Even the Long Dynasty, with its five northern provinces and thirty-six southern circuits, falls before his war machine. Watch as Tuoba Li shatters chaos and stubborn resistance to forge his own path to kingship. 1.9kReads8.7Score101Shelves

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    Starting from the grasslands, he began his conquests and recommended himself as a capable leader.

37. 187 开 From the Start, I Take Yang Guifei by Force, Then Bring Peace to the Tang Dynasty 开局强纳杨贵妃，还给大唐太平年 Master Of Mingzhi Mountain明知山山主Historical1.5M WordsOngoing No System. Real court intrigue. Meticulously researched. Faced with the three-way struggle between Li Longji, Li Heng, and Li Chu, and a value system already beginning to collapse, how will Li Tan, after transmigrating, restore the glory of the Tang Dynasty, step by step? In real history, no one was an NPC. Everyone chose the option that served their own interests best. A genuinely satisfying story told with historical realism. The Xuanwu Gate succession tradition has found its most outstanding 82.2kReads8.2Score10.8kShelves
38. 188 西 Founding a Kingdom in the Western Regions, One Hundred Thousand Cavalry Ride on Chang’an! 西域建国，十万铁骑踏长安！ Golden Scales黄金天平Historical532k WordsOngoing [Tang dynasty + nation-building + raising a huge army + conquest + revenge + decisive killing] After transmigrating as Li Jiancheng's eldest legitimate son, the disgraced former crown prince of the Tang dynasty, Li Chengdao faces an impossible situation from the start: the Xuanwu Gate massacre! If he can't afford to provoke them, he can still get out of their way. Li Chengdao leads his people west, fighting his way onto the European continent. After ten years of war, he uses firearms and battle 497Reads5.9Score106Shelves
39. 189 要 If You Want Me to Hang Myself Like the Chongzhen Emperor, Then I'll Keep You Hanging 要我当崇祯上吊，那就吊着你们玩 Three-Talent Staff三才棍Historical592k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [Conquest] + [No System] + [High-Stakes Action] + [Ruthless Combat] I’ll use extreme micro-management to win a high-level game! On my second day after transmigrating, they’re already forcing me to hang myself? Bandit rebels besiege the city, the Jurchen are at the gates, and the generals in command refuse to come to the emperor’s aid! Lin Gufan, now Zhu Youjian, issues ten commands in a row! Can Chongzhen escape the capital alive with his entire family in tow? The Ming Dyn 2.1kReads8.9Score137Shelves

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    A masterpiece. If you think history is just what you learn in textbooks, don't bother reading this.

40. 190 吐 The Rise of Tibet 吐蕃崛起 Wise Dan智慧的丹Historical959k WordsOngoing What if Tubo had attacked Tianzhu first? What if Tubo had become a feudal state? What if Tubo had held off attacks from the Arabs, the Tang, and the Uyghurs on three fronts? Duojie, a modern man, falls from his horse while riding. When he comes to, he discovers he has transmigrated into the body of Chide Zuzan, the Tubo king. As a man from the modern age, how will he lead the Snowy Plateau into the future? 1kReads6.1Score—Shelves
41. 191 流 Exiled to the Frontier: I Play a Legendary Great and Go on a Killing Spree 流放边疆：我扮演千古大佬杀疯了 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (Emptying the National Treasury + Son-in-Law's Rise + Multiple Female Leads) Qin Yi opened his eyes to find that he had transmigrated into the son-in-law of the Marquis of Jingbei. Before he could enjoy a moment of wealth, an imperial decree arrived accusing the family of treason and ordering their confiscation. In an instant, the family fell from greatness, and they were all exiled three thousand li. The old marquis died in battle, and the once illustrious household was reduced to a group of wo 5kReads8.6Score468Shelves

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    "Just transmigrated and already exiled? And with a whole house full of beautiful women?!" Qin Yi transmigrated into the body of the son-in-law of the Marquis of Jingbei in the Great Yue Dynasty, but before he could even enjoy his wealth, an imperial edict crashed down—"The Marquis of Jingbei has committed treason; his entire family is exiled three thousand miles away!" The dignified Marquis of Jingbei's family was branded a traitor by the emperor, his father-in-law died on the battlefield, and the whole family was banished to the desolate wilderness. Even more absurdly, the exile entourage included: a graceful mother-in-law, a charming sister-in-law, and a gentle and virtuous sister-in-law… On the road to exile, there was a lack of food and medicine, barbarian raids, and pursuit by imperial assassins. Fortunately, Qin Yi had the "Eternal Character Role-Playing System." Tonight, he'll play the "King of Thieves," emptying the emperor's treasury and living a life of luxury on his journey into exile. Tomorrow, he'll become the "Medicine Saint," saving countless lives with his medical skills. The day after, he'll transform into Huo Qubing, defeating the barbarians until they cry for their mothers. The day after that, he'll cosplay as Cao Cao, turning the court upside down. The Great Yue Emperor, beating his chest in despair, cries out: "This scoundrel stole my throne and my beloved concubine!" The Rouran Empress's eyes gleam: "His 'strength'... Keeps me up at night..."

42. 192 北 A Northern Song Dynasty Guide to Climbing the Official Ladder 北宋升官手册 Retired Artist 04退役艺术家04Historical503k WordsOngoing The ratings just opened. They'll go up later. [Historical Transmigration] [Imperial Examinations] [Officialdom] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] What were the regrets of the Northern Song Dynasty? Was it that Liu Yong's lyrics were sung throughout the land, while he himself spent half his life in disappointment? Was it that Fan Zhongyan cared deeply for the realm, yet his Qingli Reforms were abandoned halfway through? Or was it the unfulfilled ambition to pacify the Rong, amid the nort 1.3kReads7.2Score153Shelves

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    [Historical Time Travel | Imperial Examinations | Officialdom | Political Intrigue | No System] In the first year of the Mingdao era of the Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Renzong had not yet assumed personal rule. Liu Yong frequented the taverns of Bianjing (Kaifeng) to compose lyrics, Fan Zhongyan had not yet become famous, and Li Yuanhao was still surnamed Zhao. A modern soul transmigrates and possesses the body of Tong Xin, a sixteen-year-old tenant farmer in Hebei. His family is destitute, powerful figures are eyeing his land, and his ancestral fields are about to be seized by trickery and cunning! No system, no cheat codes, only a good memory from his transmigration. If he can't keep his land, he'll fight for a place in the county school! Starting from a dilapidated private school in the countryside, he takes the county school exams, gets involved in murder cases, and uses court politics to survive. He studies diligently, passing the imperial examinations all the way. From a rural tenant farmer, he rises step by step into the officialdom of the Song Dynasty. As the winds of change rise during Emperor Renzong's reign, watch how the poor Tong Xin uses political intrigue to establish himself and rise to the top!

43. 193 三 Three Kingdoms: I Save Cai Wenji from the Start 三国：开局救了蔡文姬 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Fierce Struggle for Supremacy + Defying Fate + Upending the Three Kingdoms + Multiple Heroines] “Sister-in-law, don’t be afraid. In this chaotic age, I’ll win the realm for you!”… After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms, he finds himself the younger brother of Wei Zhongdao, a gifted scholar destined to die young. His sister-in-law, Cai Wenji, is widowed before their marriage is even consummated, and the family faces crises on all sides, surrounded by powerful enemies! At the brink of life an 8.8kReads8.5Score959Shelves
44. 194 奴 Fruit of Enslavement 奴役之实 Light a Lamp in Your Heart 421点一盏心灯421Historical216k WordsCompleted Mercenary commander Xu Songjiang carries a pocket dimension containing modern weapons, a spirit spring, and a mysterious plant that can sense people’s thoughts. By accident, he transmigrates aboard a cargo ship at sea. When he reaches shore, he finds a chaotic world ravaged by famine and divided among rival warlords. With the superior equipment in his pocket dimension, he quickly establishes himself. But the real challenges have only just begun: How can he truly revive this barren land? How can 98Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No explanation needed, just watch!

45. 195 三 Three Kingdoms: I Played Dead on the Battlefield and Became an Emperor for the Ages 三国：战场装死我成千古一帝 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Fiery Struggle for Supremacy] + [System-Fueled Comeback] + [Multiple Female Leads] + [Rise of a Dynasty] His parents are dead, his family fortune has been seized, and the clan leader falsely accuses him of making advances on his sister-in-law, driving him to the brink of death! The Han army suffers a crushing defeat, and Wang Ye falls on the battlefield, drenched in blood. At the moment of death, “Ding! The ‘Fortune Plunder System’ has activated!” “Cao Cao's heroic fortune +1,000. Plunder it?” 4.7kReads8.3Score358Shelves
46. 196 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical716k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.5kReads8.8Score165Shelves
47. 197 我 I Am the King of Chu in the Spring and Autumn Period 我在春秋当楚王 Little Mage Bread法师小面包Historical2.5M WordsCompleted I've started a new book, Family Cultivation: The Qin Clan's Immortal Path. I hope you'll support it. This is a dazzling age: King Fuchai of Wu marches north to vie for supremacy, King Goujian of Yue endures humiliation and annexes Wu, the Three Clans divide Jin, and the Tian clan replaces Qi. But I, King Xiong Zhang of Chu, am the brightest star of this era. 7.1kReads8.6Score413Shelves
48. 198 大 The Song Empire? My Ancestors Gave It Away! 大宋江山？我家祖上让的！ Ten Little Blessings十小福Historical139k WordsOngoing After being killed by a truck, surgeon Zhou Ning is unexpectedly reborn into the imperial clan of the Later Zhou. He is both stupid and blind, and his father is bedridden with a chronic illness. From the start, he’s playing on hell mode. The one thing that cheers him up is that Li Shishi, the top courtesan, happens to be from his village. But she wants to become his stepmother?! Even more outrageous, the village bully plans to use him as a sacrificial pawn in a petition to the emperor! Yet, thro 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I don't know why this wonderful book isn't more popular. It's so good and leaves you wanting more! [Upvote][Upvote]

49. 199 江 Thieves and Seduction in the Realm 江山贼色 Jia Zhuang Has No Money贾装没有钱Historical881k WordsOngoing The late Tang is in chaos, with warlords running rampant. Never underestimate a young man. Give me three thousand troops at my side, and I dare seize any of the empire's four hundred prefectures. Though the city may be filled with the bones of nobles, I can bring prosperity to every corner of the realm. The land is a painting, and armies thunder across it. Armored cavalry rides forth, while lovely women lend their charm. 302Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    At the end of the Tang Dynasty, amidst the clash of swords and the thunder of horses, beauties bloomed like spring waters and pear blossoms. With just three thousand soldiers at their feet, they dared to seize four hundred prefectures from the land.

50. 200 穿 Transmigrate to Later Zhou: From Principal to Holy Ancestor 穿越后周：从校长到圣宗 funckleeHistorical787k WordsCompleted “I’m not dead?” “I died?” “I transmigrated?” “Wonderful! My father is the future Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou, Chai Rong!” “I’m the most miserable transmigrator ever. I’m about to die, and the throne won’t be mine in the future, either.” “I have to find a way to survive. I have to inherit the throne!” Later generations would call him the uniquely great Sage Emperor of Later Zhou. Guo Zongyi, the Sage Emperor, transmigrated into a world of broken walls and ruins and began a desperate flight for 886Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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