Tired of Courts Full of Treacherous Officials: Give Me a Loyal Court from the Start 满朝奸臣看腻了，需要满朝忠臣开局。

1. 151 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 16.5kReads8.9Score2.6k14d adds

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   🔥🔥🔥 Come and take a look! The first book perfectly embodies the Nine True Words (Build high walls, store up grain, and delay declaring yourself king). The second book features a court full of loyal officials, but due to differing ideologies, the son of the chief civil official ends up marrying the daughter of the chief military officer!

2. 152 大 Great Tang: Only Defying the Emperor's Order Makes You Stronger 大唐：抗旨才能变强 Sima Yi Waving a Fan摇扇子的司马懿Historical2.1M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and gets a frustrating System: the only way to grow stronger is to defy imperial orders. It's like dancing on the edge of a blade, constantly courting death. Yet, against everyone's expectations, no matter how recklessly he acts, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun dote on him and indulge his every whim. Even the protagonist himself has no idea why. As it turns out, he is the first child Li Shimin and Zhangsun had together, a poor little boy wh 107.7kReads8.8Score12.8k14d adds

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   Zhu Xiong Ying, the eldest grandson of the Ming Dynasty and the eldest son of Zhu Biao, relied on Lan Yu as his right-hand man and Chang Mao as his henchman. He held the highest bloodline and the highest status in the Ming Dynasty, with the highest priority in the line of succession. However, no one expected Zhu Xiong Ying's sudden death, which instantly plunged the Ming Dynasty into decline. Empress Ma died in the same year, and ten years later, Zhu Biao died, plunging the Ming Dynasty into an even more brutal struggle for the throne. But what if Zhu Xiong Ying hadn't died? What fate awaited the Ming Dynasty? The Great Snow Dragon Cavalry, unrestrained and unparalleled, possessing the power of a hegemon... Behold the splendor of the Ming Dynasty! Zhu Yuanzhang: "A scholar of unparalleled talent, our grandson deserves to be a scholar!" Zhu Biao: "A son should be like Xiong Ying!" Zhu Di: "I am willing to serve my nephew faithfully, marching north in conquest!"

3. 153 镇 After Guarding the Frontier for Twenty Years, the Empress Forces Me to Marry Her With a Child 镇守边疆二十年，女帝奉子逼婚 Fish's Late-Night Chat鱼晓夜谈Eastern Fantasy830k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to a perilous fantasy world, Zhou Chen became the seventh prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty from the start. He had planned to give up the struggle for the throne and live as a carefree, wealthy prince. But he was framed and banished to the frontier. He thought he would die in battle a few years later, but unexpectedly awakened the [Nation-Guarding System], which gave him the Shadow Corps, the Ancestral Dragon’s blood essence, and more from the start... “Guard the frontier for 1.7kReads8.9Score10714d adds
4. 154 从 The Legendary Comeback After I Transmigrated Out of a Pit Latrine 从茅坑穿越后的逆袭传奇 Eldest Son of the Huang Family黄家大郎Historical5.1M WordsOngoing Jiang Yuan was a top science and engineering student in the 21st century. By accident, he transmigrated from an outhouse to the parallel world of the Great Zhou Dynasty, where he became the son of the Duke of Liang. But the moment he arrived, he was saddled with a huge problem. He had publicly humiliated the daughter of the Duke Who Guards the Nation and was suspected of cursing the duke. The son of the chancellor, the notorious top wastrel of Yan’an City, was kicked out of the capital by the em 23.9kReads8.4Score2.1k14d adds
5. 155 皇 The Emperor Chat Group: Extend the First Emperor's Life by Ten Years from the Start 皇帝聊天群，开局为祖龙续命十年 Royal Cat御猫Historical365k WordsCompleted 2.6kReads8.9Score23414d adds

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   They're all really good, I recommend everyone to watch them!

6. 156 大 Great Tang: From the Start, I Used the Imperial Jade Seal to Crack Walnuts 大唐：开局传国玉玺砸核桃 Zhoushan Gatekeeping Grandpa舟山管门大爷Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Great Tang] [System] [Mischievous Kid] [Sign-In] [Funny, Hilarious] After transmigrating to the Great Tang, Li Ke becomes an eight-year-old boy. He has been signing in for eight years from the start and has received countless rewards! One day, Li Ke uses the Imperial Jade Seal to crack walnuts. Li Shimin: TAT Ke'er, don't, don't smash it! Li Ke: Come on, Father. Give me a dog’s bark! Li Shimin: Ah!!! I am the emperor, and you want me to bark like a dog? Li Ke: If not, then how about letting me 17.9kReads9.2Score1.5k14d adds
7. 157 穿 I Transmigrated as Fusu, and the First Emperor Asked Me to Take the Throne 穿越成扶苏，始皇帝请我登基 Xuan Zhi轩轾Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Summoning + Great Qin + Political Schemes + Struggle for Supremacy] After transmigrating, I became Prince Fusu of Great Qin and activated the Chinese Ancestral Dragon System. I also obtained the divine weapon Xuanyuan Sword, the foundation of my power. In this life, as Fusu, I will rule Great Qin, quell internal rebellion, recruit Zhang Liang, bring the Hundred Schools of Thought into my service, crush the Xiongnu beneath my cavalry, march south against the Baiyue, unite the four seas and eight 4.7kReads9.0Score36914d adds

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   Come and watch! Every book is funny, but it's not mindless and requires a certain level of intelligence.

8. 158 我 I Really Don't Want to Be an Emperor for the Ages 我真的不想当千古一帝啊 Cold Autumn寒秋Eastern Fantasy350k WordsCompleted “Wherever our Great Yu armies march, they are unstoppable. Wherever our banners fly, the land becomes part of Great Yu…” Watching Great Yu’s soldiers fight on distant battlefields, Qin Feng was moved to tears. I really did just want you all wiped out… Why are you doing this to me? “I understand, Your Majesty. We will lead from the front and give our lives for Great Yu. We pledge our youth to defend the people of this golden age…” Qin Feng was at a loss. You’re way too good at making things up… I 19Reads6.1Score—14d adds

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   ①, ✨The first book perfectly fits the description: the male protagonist transmigrates to an ancient emperor's palace, possesses a "tyrant system," and receives the reward of immortality. But when he looks up, he finds all the historically famous loyal ministers gathered together! 😂 How can he possibly be a tyrant under such circumstances? …

9. 159 我 My Grandpa Is the Daoist Emperor 我爷爷是道士皇帝 Bald Li San光头李三Historical3.1M WordsCompleted His grandfather practices Daoist arts and seeks medicinal remedies. He won't live in the imperial palace, preferring a Daoist temple... His father is a womanizer who stays in the palace, working tirelessly as a busy little bee in the imperial harem... Young Zhu Yijun quietly watches them perform from the sidelines, thinking to himself, “Now that you're done, it's my turn to put on a show...” 69.6kReads9.0Score7k14d adds

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   In my great Ming Dynasty, there were no treacherous officials, only loyal ones. Objectively speaking, this book may not be the most professional, the most interesting, or the most moving, but it's still quite good and interesting.

10. 160 女 Your Majesty, the County Magistrate Is a Fake, and So Is the County Town 女帝，县令是假的，县城也是假的 Happy Little Fish A幸福小鱼AHistorical2.4M WordsCompleted [For readers of all ages] + [Humorous and fun] + [Cunning and unscrupulous] + [Decisive and ruthless] + [Absolutely no melodrama] Empress Xiao Lingshuang unexpectedly arrives in an incredibly prosperous county town, where she stumbles upon a shocking secret. Not only is the magistrate a fake, but the entire county town is fake too. Gu Fei: “Fake or not, our goods are the real deal!” The people: “There’s one festival after another: Women’s Day, Goddess Day, Men’s Day... And there are holiday gift 29.5kReads8.6Score3.4k14d adds

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    The drowned empress rises to power

11. 161 大 Great Qin: I Put You in Charge, and You Took the Throne? 大秦：朕让你监国，你登基了？ rs90Historical394k WordsOngoing He transmigrates as Fusu, the eldest prince of the Great Qin. Just then, the First Emperor sets out on an eastern tour, leaving Fusu to govern in his stead. Three years later, Ying Zheng returns to Xianyang... He looks at the rows of concrete houses, the roads of concrete, and the old folks and children chatting in the fields, and falls silent… What has my son been up to? Ying Zheng reaches the city gate, only to find it decked out with lanterns and decorations… Puzzled, Ying Zheng walks 234Reads7.9Score—14d adds
12. 162 开 I Execute the Future Empress from the Start, and My Tyranny Makes Me Stronger 开局赐死未来女帝，我昏庸就变强 Cold-Faced but Not Cold冷面不冷Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy them. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2.9kReads7.9Score26514d adds

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    They are all loyal ministers devoted to the country, but the protagonist only wants to be a tyrannical ruler and exploit the system.

13. 163 大 Great Qin: The Northern Army Mutinies, and the Dragon Robe Suddenly Falls on Me 大秦：北军兵变，龙袍突然加在身 A White Horse Enters the Reed Flowers白马入芦花Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [War and Intrigue + Witty Schemer + Meticulous Historical Research + No System] “What are the Six Kingdoms to me? I shall lead Qin’s iron cavalry and conquer a vast realm!” I have a noble identity: the eldest son of the Great Qin Empire. I am Ying Fusu. A scion of the imperial house, the rightful heir of Great Qin. My father is Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of the Ages. Wang Ben is my brother-in-law, and Meng Tian is my close friend. I am the most legitimate and influential heir to this ancie 3kReads8.6Score22614d adds
14. 164 大 Great Qin: The Greediest Official of All Time, Praised as a Loyal Minister by the First Emperor 大秦：千古贪官，祖龙夸我是忠臣 Young Master Xuanniao公子玄鸟Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [fiery passion] + [rivalry for supremacy] + [ruthless action] + [no System] In the twenty-eighth year of the First Emperor's reign, after performing the Fengshan sacrifice at Mount Tai, Qin Shi Huang disguises himself as a wealthy merchant to tour the land incognito. To his surprise, he discovers that the local township head, Heifu, is openly accepting bribes, colluding with merchants! He is only a township head, yet his residence is extravagantly luxurious, with hundreds 6kReads9.2Score60114d adds

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    🍀🍀🌿A Court of Loyal Ministers🌲🌲Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, is it a gamble to give up and go all in, or a desperate fight for one's next life and for the sake of the people in this world? The first step to avoiding having one's family's property confiscated is to become the last emperor's beloved. "Your subject will die to remonstrate!"

15. 165 长 Longevity: I Was Picked Up by Xu Da in the Ming Dynasty 长生：我在大明被徐达捡回家 Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi两广总督Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Longevity] [Healing] [Feel-good power fantasy] In the fifth year of the Hongwu reign, Yang Xuan met Xu Da, who had returned from a failed northern campaign. To fill his belly, Yang Xuan agreed to become Xu Da’s disciple, beginning his years in the Great Ming dynasty. He lived through the bloodshed of the Hongwu era, witnessed the nations paying court during the Yongle era, and saw the prosperity of the Ren and Xuan reigns. He was Zhu Biao’s close friend and confidant. He was the person Zhu Di t 20.6kReads8.7Score1.6k14d adds
16. 166 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 24.2kReads8.9Score1.7k14d adds

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    Loyalty guaranteed, good looks guaranteed; otherwise, the deer won't come out.

17. 167 我 I, Zhu Youjian, Studied Abroad. I Absolutely Won't Hang Myself 我朱由检留过学的，绝不吊死 Yangzi Qing秧子青Historical734k WordsCompleted I, Chongzhen, will never hang myself! At the start of his reign, Zhu Youjian suddenly discovered he could travel to the future. When he saw himself hanging from a branch in the southeast, his eyes nearly split with rage. When he saw the Ten Days of Yangzhou and the Three Massacres of Jiading, his fury boiled over. But when he saw how posterity judged him, he was stunned. Was being diligent really a mistake? Aggrieved, Zhu Youjian decided to start correcting his mistakes. The first thing he did w 5.6kReads9.0Score55214d adds
18. 168 平 Parallel Tang Dynasty: I Am Emperor Shizong, the Mighty 平行大唐之吾为世宗威皇帝 Wind Shadow, Cloud Shadow风影云影Historical696k WordsCompleted Time cannot flow backward, so transmigration can only take you to a parallel universe. But what does it mean to transmigrate as Li Ke, the third son of Li Shimin? Even though this is a parallel-universe Tang dynasty, Li Ke doesn't want to become the man history made of his counterpart. Then he'd better give it everything he's got. 4.3kReads8.9Score18514d adds
19. 169 大 The Han Empire: Emperor Liu Hong 大汉帝国之大帝刘宏 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Emperor Ling of Han was the last emperor of the Han Dynasty to wield real power. Though he could have changed the course of history, he instead became the root cause of the Han Dynasty's downfall. By a twist of fate, a modern-day top history student is reborn at the end of the Han Dynasty as Emperor Liu Hong. Watch as he gathers the greatest talents of the era and builds an unparalleled legacy. 19.9kReads9.0Score1.8k14d adds
20. 170 我 I Possessed Emperor Yang of Sui 我夺舍了隋炀帝 Jiang Nan江南Historical3.0M WordsCompleted I took over Yang Guang's body, and in a few days, Yuwen Huaji is going to rebel? What should I do? While bored, I picked up a book called Illustrated Records of the Western Regions. “Ding! You read the manuscript of the Evil King Shi Zhixuan and obtained the Immortal Seal Technique.” So I went on to read manuscripts on Arhat Fist, Great Compassion Palm, and other techniques. In the end, I studied the picture of Laozi leaving the pass... By the time I finally became invincible, I discovered that 923Reads8.6Score14414d adds
21. 171 踹 After Kicking Over the Dragon Throne, the Entire Court Begged Her to Take the Crown 踹翻龙椅后，满朝文武跪求她登基 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted (The heroine focuses on her career, with no romantic pairing. She becomes somewhat cold-hearted and ruthless later on.) Born into the world as a princess, Yu Hui thinks that at last, an incredible fortune has fallen into her lap. She has a palace to live in, money to spend, and status to protect her, so she can enjoy a peaceful, happy life. But peace is out of the question. Calamities keep dropping out of the sky, and they’re heavy ones. Happiness? Not really. Someone is always ending up dead, s 8.4kReads8.8Score71814d adds

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    There is no romantic pairing. The ministers can hear the female lead's inner thoughts, and although they each have their own selfish motives, they unite as one when it comes to matters of national importance.

22. 172 三 Three Kingdoms: The Han Dynasty's Qilin, Marrying Cai Yan from the Start 三国：汉室麒麟，开局迎娶蔡琰 Celestial Official Azure Dragon天官青龙Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Liu Qi transmigrates as Liu Biao's son and marries Cai Yan from the start. Liu Bei fumes: “I had Wolong on my left, Fengchu on my right, and Zilong as my bodyguard. Now they're all gone. Liu Qi is one ruthless guy.” Cao Cao gives a helpless look: “I lost two daughters, and Liu Qi is still building the Bronze Sparrow Terrace. That man is shameless and ruthless, a true villainous hero.” Liu Xie looks hopeful: “Elder Brother, restore the Han dynasty. There's nothing left to reward you with, so hurr 16.4kReads9.0Score1.8k14d adds
23. 173 重 Reborn as the Forest Princess 重生之森林公主 Young Lady Who Loves Money喜欢钱钱的大小姐Ancient Romance665k WordsCompleted Tell me, could anyone have it worse than her? Chen had already been betrayed by a scumbag. That was bad enough. Then she went out to clear her head, fell into a trap, and starved to death. She tried to be trendy and transmigrated. As luck would have it, she ended up with a family full of the worst people. A family of shameless sexists who favored boys over girls. The moment she was born, they threw her into the forest. How was a tiny baby supposed to survive in the woods? Fortune smiled on her, 320Reads8.1Score10214d adds

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    Watching my 5000-hour reading session 🍁 This book perfectly fits the bill ⚡️ The female lead is a baby. A big black bear takes her in, and the other animals raise her. She's incredibly cute. Leopards, tigers, and lions play hide-and-seek with her. They even give her a cave full of jewels.

24. 174 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 11.2kReads8.8Score78514d adds
25. 175 烦 I’m So Sick of This! When Can I Go Home? 烦死了！什么时候才能回家 Crispy Jianbing脆煎饼果子Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Transmigration, alternate world, no romance, System (I wrote this without thinking things through. All the setting details are just there to serve the plot, so please don't overthink them. Just enjoy the story!) Jiang Tuan transmigrated, and before he could even come up with an excuse, a group of powerful figures saw right through his identity. Just as he thought they'd mistake him for a monster and burn him alive, he suddenly realized that they were all pretty friendly toward him. He got it. Al 3kReads7.2Score27714d adds

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    Although it's not finished yet, the entire court is full of loyal officials who want a better Great Xia Dynasty and for the people to live in peace and prosperity. And the protagonist truly has the most tragic time-travel experience, without a doubt! Hahaha, he time-traveled in front of the emperor and all the officials and even tripped and fell! Hahaha!

26. 176 大 Great Ming: The Murderous Prince Scared Old Zhu Half to Death from the Start 大明：杀星皇子，开局吓疯老朱 Somebody Named Yan烟某人Historical1.3M WordsCompleted After an accident, Zhu Su transmigrates to the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty and becomes Zhu Yuanzhang’s fifth son, Zhu Su, Prince of Zhou, the full brother of Zhu Di, Prince of Yan. He is bound to a rather troublesome System that grants rewards for exposing secrets. And so he starts doing all sorts of strange things! "Congratulations, Host, on exposing the love-hate affair between Zhu Yuanzhang and Liu, the daughter of the wealthy Liu family of Fengyang" "Exposure successful! You have received 10.5kReads8.8Score41014d adds
27. 177 道 Emotional Blackmail? Please, I Don't Even Have a Conscience 道德绑架？笑死，我根本没有好吗 Bao Yi Si A报一丝啊Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Short drama, comic drama, and audiobook adaptations are all available, with up to 800,000 readers] [Fighting moral blackmail + outlaw + no self-sacrificing saint + scheming + immensely satisfying] After transmigrating to a parallel world, Lin Bei faces moral blackmail on a high-speed train from the start. Pregnant woman: “I’m pregnant! You have to give me your seat!” Lin Bei: “If you have a problem, take it up with whoever caused it. The baby you’re carrying isn’t mine, so why should I give up 64.3kReads8.7Score6.2k14d adds

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    Holy crap! ☄️ Holy crap! This book is absolutely explosive, super exciting! [Laughing] This book is hilarious! I'm laughing my head off! The protagonist is so wicked! The protagonist participates in a reality show, and on his first day after transmigrating, he's morally blackmailed by a pregnant woman who's been hogging his seat. The pregnant woman, eating sunflower seeds, says: "Oh, so you can read? Didn't you see I'm pregnant? What's wrong with letting me sit down? 🌼 You're a grown man, it's okay if you stay up for hours!" The protagonist retorts angrily: "I'm not your father, why should I indulge you?" In short, as long as I have no morals, no one can morally blackmail me, haha! [Facepalm]

28. 178 大 Zhu Biao of the Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang’s Biggest Hater 大明朱标：朱元璋头号黑粉 Shan Ze山泽Historical3.5M WordsCompleted Zhu Biao was a die-hard Ming dynasty fan. One day, while arguing with an online user, he accidentally transmigrated to the Ming dynasty. Since he was the crown prince, he would act like one. Zhu Biao: Zhu Yuanzhang is cold and ungrateful, slaughtering meritorious officials and implicating hundreds of thousands of people. He’s no different from a butcher. Zhu Biao: Zhu Yuanzhang is stubborn and suspicious. He has military prowess, but lacks the skills to govern. Enfeoffing his sons will bring the 21.6kReads8.7Score1.9k14d adds
29. 179 朝 A Treacherous Minister at Court: From the Start, I Pointed at a Deer and Called It a Horse, Making the Empress Cry 朝堂奸臣，开局指鹿为马气哭女帝 A Qi777阿柒777Eastern Fantasy397k WordsOngoing (Wildly satisfying + empress + sweet romance + System + alternate history) Xu Feng transmigrates to an ancient dynasty and becomes a loyal minister, following the late emperor through countless campaigns. Before dying, the late emperor appoints Xu Feng as a regent. Xu Feng plans to step behind the scenes, help the emperor govern, and enjoy a household full of wives and concubines. But who could have guessed that a System would appear, requiring him to serve as a treacherous minister for three ye 4.4kReads8.2Score49314d adds

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    ① When Xu Feng opened his eyes, he found himself transported to an ancient dynasty, becoming a loyal minister. So… in the court, Xu Feng led in a long-horned deer. "This is a horse!" The officials chorused. The woman on the dragon throne was so angry she cried.

30. 180 我 With My Blood, I’ll Save These Mountains and Rivers 我以我血挽山河 Black-Hearted Little Beaver黑心小海狸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy + Slow Burn + Multiple Storylines + No Golden Finger + Passionate Conquest of the Song] At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, Bianjing was under siege, and the realm was falling into enemy hands. After his soul traveled nine hundred years through time, Gu Yuan found himself on the snowy plains outside Bianjing, where he and a band of fleeing soldiers happened to rescue the reborn Princess Zhao Yingluo. Through careful planning at every turn, he rose to become the era’s gr 34.1kReads9.2Score3.4k14d adds
31. 181 穿 I Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, But Zhu Yuanzhang Wiped Out Ten Generations of My Family 穿越大明，但是被老朱诛十族 The Great Sage of Hetao河套大圣爷Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System] + [Political Intrigue] + [Passionate] + [Struggle for Supremacy] After transmigrating to the Hongwu era, I open my eyes to find myself in death row. Tomorrow, ten entire clans are to be executed because of their connection to the Blank Seal Case. This is the difficulty level from the start?!! But it doesn't matter. I'll step in when it counts! Zhu Yuanzhang: “Sir, I want to execute corrupt officials!” Liu Xiu: “No!” Zhu Yuanzhang: “Sir, I want to impose a maritime ban!” Liu Xiu: “No! 2kReads8.4Score13214d adds
32. 182 求 Please, Just Let Me Be a Bad Emperor! 求求你们让朕当个昏君吧 Wu Hook Beneath the Moon月下吴钩Historical1.0M WordsCompleted “Disaster! The emperor has died!” “Disaster! His Highness the Crown Prince has passed away...” “Disaster! The Second Prince has passed away too...” “Disaster! The Eighth Prince has also...” In a single day, the entire imperial family of the Great Xia Dynasty is wiped out, leaving only Xia Wuyan alive. Freshly transmigrated, Xia Wuyan somehow ends up emperor. Just as he thinks he’s about to live the high life, the Strongest Tyrant System binds itself to him. Be a tyrant, and you can become an imm 244Reads5.4Score—14d adds
33. 183 娇 The Reborn Darling Seeks No Love, Yet the Chaste Imperial Uncle Falls from His Pedestal 娇娇重生不谋爱，禁欲皇叔落神坛 Why Does My Heart Yearn for Mingyue12奈何我心向明悦12Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted (Reborn + devoted couple + age gap + growing-up romance + chasing his wife to the crematorium + happy ending) (Restrained, fatherly Ninth Imperial Uncle vs. sweet, sharp-tongued young princess) In her previous life, eighteen-year-old Xu Jiaojiao was adopted by Xuan Yuan Hao when she was four. As she grew up, the young girl fell in love with him, but Xuan Yuan Hao was so cold and abstinent it bordered on the abnormal. She used despicable methods to rise in status, only to receive his cold indiffe 5.4kReads8.3Score41714d adds

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    🌻🌻In her past life, 18-year-old Xuanyuan Wu adopted 4-year-old Xu Jiaojiao. 🐠🍭As they grew up, Xu Jiaojiao secretly fell in love with him, but Xuanyuan Hao was cold and abstinent. She used despicable means to rise to power and gain his indifference. On their wedding night, dressed in a scarlet wedding gown, she watched him and his beloved entangle in their bridal chamber. Heartbroken, she jumped from the Wangjing Tower.

34. 184 洪 The Hongwu Revival 洪武兴明 Chang Qingjiao常青椒Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The land was in chaos at the end of the Yuan dynasty, with warlords rising everywhere. Zhang Shicheng posed a formidable threat in the east, Chen Youliang was a ruthless rival in the west, and the Yuan dynasty occupied the north, its iron cavalry poised to strike. Zhu Biao was still a child, Zhu Di was still wearing split-crotch trousers, and Zhu Yuanzhang was weak and isolated. The Ming dynasty had yet to be founded. Zhu Wenzheng stepped forward and drew his sword in a fury. “Uncle, let me, you 8.3kReads8.6Score38914d adds
35. 185 冉 The Empress Ran 冉后 Nai Nai J奈奈JAncient Romance376k WordsCompleted Ran Hu was made a Jieyu concubine as soon as she entered the palace. On her very first day, she was summoned to the emperor’s bedchamber and granted the title of Chen, cherished like a rare treasure. Her peerless beauty and her younger brother’s illustrious military achievements as Marquis of Chang’an gave her the confidence to act as she pleased in the harem. The two souls who had come from a later age ultimately left a lasting mark on this strange world. 4.6kReads9.0Score47914d adds

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    A brother and sister travel back in time to ancient China. The sister becomes a favored concubine, and the brother becomes a great general. Both are trusted confidants of the emperor. They are not saintly figures, but rather intelligent, and they redeem each other.

36. 186 大 Building Infrastructure in the Great Qin! Ying Zheng Discovers I’m a Woman 大秦搞基建！我女儿身被嬴政发现 Chu Jian Ci楚见辞Ancient Romance663k WordsCompleted The second part of this book is complete, so you can read with confidence!٩(๑ᵒ̴̶̷͈᷄ᗨᵒ̴̶̷͈᷅)و Transmigrates into a younger body + adored by everyone + no CP + career-focused + System + infrastructure building + cute pets + unifies the Six Kingdoms + changes the fate of dying in the second generation After attending a friend's Hanfu gathering, Zhao Jiuyuan was urged by his father back home in Hanzhong. As he drove through a tunnel, he somehow entered a time tunnel and transmigrated to the Qin Empi 15.3kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds

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    Loyal ministers, loyal ministers of all.

37. 187 女 Disguised as a Man in the Qin Dynasty, Ying Zheng Treats Me Like a Brother 女扮男装穿大秦，嬴政把我当兄弟 Liu Lanting柳兰亭Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Transmigration + lighthearted + farming + I give Brother Zheng a map of the world] The darling little teacher, adored by all and surrounded by 88 rough-and-tumble men, transmigrates into the apple of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's eye. One day, Qiyuan accidentally mistakes Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng, who has come calling, for an ordinary merchant named Old Zhao. “Old Zhao? Don't just stand there. Come on in, let's talk!” Ying Zheng: “You're saying immortality is a lie? The elixir is a lie to 3.6kReads9.3Score46414d adds

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    🍀With such a strong work ethic, who could resist planting the same flag on a map? [Smirk]

38. 188 霸 Building an Empire: From the Start, I’m Exiled to the Frontier 霸业：开局发配边疆 The Pen Tip Circles the Divine笔尖绕神Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Xuanhuan] + [Struggle for the throne] + [Summoning] + [Invincible] Lin Yu transmigrates to another world and becomes the eldest prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty. At court, corrupt officials hold sway. Beyond its borders, barbarian invaders wreak havoc. The great general says, “Your Majesty, the barbarians are advancing south and the situation is urgent. Please make your decision at once.” The officials cry, “We ask that the eldest prince be stationed on the northern frontier to repel the enemy. 30kReads9.0Score1.7k14d adds

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    This is an incredibly satisfying and enjoyable novel, with a court full of loyal ministers. It's excellent; I've already read it four times, and it's already finished. [Cool][Cool]

39. 189 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 119.8kReads9.6Score11.5k14d adds

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    This book is absolutely amazing! Please, everyone, give it ten minutes! It's incredibly good!! There's no romantic pairing, there's a system, but the system's boosts aren't that significant. The female lead's sole focus from beginning to end is becoming a renowned statesman and leader!!!

40. 190 大 Great Ming: My Father Is Yongle, and I Shall Guard the Realm Forever 大明：家父永乐，永镇山河 I Have Heard of High Antiquity朕闻上古Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Jianwen era, the Prince of Yan entered the capital, took the throne, and adopted the reign title Yongle. A great empire was turning a brand-new page, on the verge of ushering in an age of peace for the ages. A young man from the future transmigrates into the famous “Grilled Meat Prince,” Zhu Gaoxu. Before him stand the brilliant Yongle Emperor, Zhu Laosi; his frail, sickly eldest brother, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi; his beloved nephew, the Good Holy Grandson Zhu Zhanji… 50.6kReads9.2Score4.4k14d adds

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    This book is good, but it seems to be a fanfiction of "Ming Dynasty". However, it is indeed good.

41. 191 大 Great Tang: An Eight-Year-Old Brat Who Drives Li Shimin Crazy 大唐：八岁熊孩子，气疯李世民 Zhoushan Gatekeeping Grandpa舟山管门大爷Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Li Ke, the third prince of the Great Tang, gets a sign-in System and does countless reckless things, driving Li Shimin mad. Li Shimin: “You little brat! What the hell have you done now?!” Li Ke: “QAQ Father, why are you yelling? I only tried on an outfit.” Li Shimin: “Oh, you were trying on clothes. Then that’s fine. What clothes?” Li Ke: “The imperial robe.” Li Shimin: “?? I, your father, I, the emperor, I… I’ll kill you!” Their loving father-son life is all here. [Great Tang] [System] [Bratty 10.6kReads8.9Score82714d adds
42. 192 召 Invincible Summons: My Wife Conquers the Realm for Me 召唤无敌：老婆为我打江山 Scopolamine东莨菪碱Historical1.1M WordsCompleted On the Tianyuan Continent, the land is divided into nine provinces and four wilds, with countless kingdoms standing side by side. Zhou Yuan transmigrates to Qingzhou as the son of the reigning dynasty’s great general. Unfortunately, though his father is a hero, the son is a failure. His martial arts have been crippled, leaving him unable to cultivate and with both legs disabled. King Qi still isn’t reassured, so he grants Zhou Yuan the title of royal son-in-law. Luckily, the Supreme Summoning Sy 7.5kReads8.4Score38314d adds

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    A court full of loyal ministers [smirking]

43. 193 满 With a Court Full of Loyal Ministers, I Conquered a Hundred Kingdoms in My First Year on the Throne 满朝忠臣，我登基一年，灭百国 Yan Wang's Dream阎王梦Historical262k WordsCompleted He transmigrates to another world. Li Han becomes the emperor of the Cold Moon Kingdom. From the start, a herald’s voice rings through the great hall. “Your Majesty, the Qiang army is at our borders!” Li Han is startled. Then he looks at the ministers in the hall, and his alarm fades. The Imperial Preceptor is Zhuge Liang! General of the Left is Li Guang, and General of the Right is Han Xin! Gongshu Pan, Yu Qian, Wang Shouren, Di Renjie, Fan Zhongyan, and Zhang Sheng head the six ministries of W 28Reads—Score—14d adds

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    💥💥A court full of loyal ministers! More interesting than a cunning minister! 🌈The system requires the male protagonist to destroy his country. He thought destroying a country would be easy, but then he saw a court full of loyal ministers: the Imperial Uncle Qu Yuan, the Left Chancellor Zhuge Liang, and the Right Chancellor Di Renjie! 🌿Zhao Zhen was dumbfounded. With this lineup, even Liu Shan (A Dou) would have to be raised to become a great emperor...

44. 194 朕 I, the Emperor, Am Immortal! 朕，乃万岁！ Brother Sheng Himself生哥是也Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Harem novel, sunny and cheerful tone, nothing too dark.] [Tap once for an immersive experience as an ancient emperor] Zheng Yuan transmigrates to the Fengping Realm and devotes himself to good governance, hoping to become a sage ruler remembered throughout history. But Heaven has other plans. A malevolent star devours emperors, and the nation's fortunes are in decline. He must take consorts and establish an empress to stabilize the realm's destiny! “Choose an empress? Who should I make my empre 6.6kReads8.3Score34814d adds

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    [A harem novel, with a lighthearted, cheerful, and unoppressive writing style.] [A simple tap to immerse yourself in the life of an ancient emperor.] Zheng Yuan transmigrates to the Fengping Realm, striving to become a renowned and sage ruler, destined for lasting fame. However, fate intervenes, a malevolent star afflicts the emperor, threatening the nation's fortunes. He must take concubines and establish an empress to stabilize the country! A fairy veiled in white, a dragon maiden with flawless skin and jade-like bones, a beautiful palace maid who is his childhood sweetheart, a learned female scholar, a charming and alluring young woman… "Establish an empress? Who should I choose?" Zheng Yuan hesitates, unable to decide, and decides to leave the palace to investigate among the common people. Thus begins his journey down a path of endless romantic encounters and troubles… Demons and monsters wreak havoc on Black Xuan Mountain, a northern enemy nation invades the border, a martial arts champion presents a blood-written petition, the extravagant Wanfang Festival, and a literary gathering of scholars from various countries… Years later, Zheng Yuan's literary and martial arts skills reach their peak. Seeing the people under his rule living in peace and prosperity, the officials enjoying themselves, and the harem living in harmony, he felt a deep sense of satisfaction. [Kiss][Kiss][Kiss]

45. 195 年 Older Men!! A Ferrari Is Still a Ferrari, Even When It’s Old 年上！！法拉利老了依然是法拉利 Loves Big Tomatoes Most最爱大番茄16k WordsCompleted Older woman!! A Ferrari is still a Ferrari, even when it's old. 32.5kReads—Score44814d adds

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    Recommended works with a high rating of 9.9

46. 196 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 36.7kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds

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    Believe me, Qin Buwen was truly a loyal minister [crying][crying][crying] Every time I hear someone call her a traitor, my heart aches.

47. 197 被 The Fake Heir Was Cast Out of the Marquis's Estate, Then Rose to Power Through the Imperial Exams 被赶出侯府假世子靠科举逆袭权臣 Fuyu Ya浮玉呀Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Chen Yan worked himself to the bone as an office drone. After finally paying off his mortgage and car loan, he had 400,000 yuan in savings and was ready to lie flat in a small county town. Little did he know that disaster can strike at any moment. He transmigrated! The good news: he was still a man in this life, so he wouldn't have to experience period pain. He was born into a wealthy marquis's household, surrounded by fine clothes, delicious food, and his family's boundless affection. The bad n 53kReads8.6Score2.1k14d adds

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    Chen Yan, a modern-day office worker, had just finished paying off his mortgage and car loan and was about to retire when he opened his eyes to find himself transmigrated into the body of a fake heir of a marquis's mansion. His true identity was exposed that very day, and he was kicked back to his rural father's house, a place so poor even rats would cry when they came! His father was a gambler, his mother lazy and greedy, his grandparents were biased to the extreme, and there was also a real heir who had enjoyed wealth for over a decade, eyeing him covetously… Chen Yan: I'm at peace, I want to die. From a marquis's abandoned son to the top scholar in the imperial examinations, from nothing to a high-ranking official, watch how this down-on-his-luck young man rises against all odds in ancient times, turning his "hellish start" into a legendary and exhilarating story!

48. 198 鼠 You Rats Dare to Plot Against Me! 鼠辈，竟敢暗害我！ Pumpkin and Millet Congee南瓜小米粥Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [High Martial]+ [System]+ [Lighthearted comedy]+ [Relaxed, slow-paced]+ [One female lead]+ [A touch of ensemble cast] He transmigrates to a world where martial artists can split mountains and shatter rocks, sorcerers can summon wind and rain, and demons and monsters run rampant. Ji Huo has kept his head down for years and finally raised a whole gang of underlings, turning every one of them into a talented killer and arsonist. Just as he’s thinking about unifying the underworld... “Master Ji, you 25.9kReads8.1Score2.9k14d adds

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    💥This book, [attention] if you're tired of the usual treacherous officials, check out this one that's different [you'll have to savor it]. The protagonist is a younger brother who was lost and raised away, just as he was about to unify the martial arts world, he was brought back to the dynasty to inherit the family business [facepalm]. The elder brother especially likes "me" for my unrestrained and free-spirited nature, and he's always sending me gifts [smirk].

49. 199 重 Reborn as King Zhou: Fighting the Saints with the Power of the Human Emperor 重生成纣王，以人皇之力对抗圣人 The Snail That Never Stops Walking不停行走的蜗牛Eastern Fantasy423k WordsCompleted Just as the Shang Dynasty is on the brink of collapse, Wang Zhou is reborn as King Zhou of Shang and embarks on a journey to change the dynasty's history: executing Daji, abolishing the torture of the heated bronze pillar, recruiting worthy officials, and more... With the power of the Human Emperor, he stands against the Sages and turns the tide of fate... 4.2kReads8.7Score19614d adds

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    Reborn as King Zhou, with a court full of loyal ministers and generals assisting him, he defies fate and changes his destiny. [Smile]

50. 200 大 Great Qin: A Second Chance to Change the Fate of Sand Hill 大秦：两世重来定沙丘 Ye Family Member Who Loves Cabbage and Celery爱吃白菜芹菜的叶家人Historical158k WordsCompleted Lin Yue, a modern historian and culture blogger, transmigrates to the Qin dynasty during Emperor Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng’s fifth tour of the eastern provinces. He takes over the body of Gongsun Jingheng, a nobleman descended from the former royal house of Wei. Using his foreknowledge of history, he carefully maneuvers to stay by Ying Zheng’s side. He introduces himself to outsiders as a disciple of Guiguzi. At first, he serves as Left Senior Commandant and oversees salt, iron, agriculture, and 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Traveling through the Qin Dynasty, uniting with Meng Yi and Meng Tian to stabilize the empire.

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