The Male Lead Is a Prince Amid a Corrupt Reign. He Outmaneuvers His Rivals and Eventually Ascends the Throne 主角是王爷，而昏君当道，主角权谋天下，最后登基

1. 1 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Begs Me to Start a Rebellion 大唐：李世民求我造反 Joy Throughout the Land天下乐Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Ke transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. He plans to use his skills as a motivational speaker to brainwash a loyal crew and keep his head down as an unremarkable prince. But eight years after transmigrating, he discovers that he brought along an entire national strategic reserve warehouse. So Li Ke throws caution to the wind. If he’s going to be a prince, he might as well be one who fears nothing and lives as freely as he pleases! First, he starts a newspaper to build his rep 156.4kReads9.5Score16.9kShelves

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   You'll regret not reading these; they're truly amazing! I think they're the pinnacle of historical fiction! [Frustrated]

2. 2 金 The Golden Son-in-Law 金牌帝婿 Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Farming] [Lighthearted] [Alternate world] [No System] Qin Yu transmigrates, and from the start he’s the second son of the Prince of Qin’s household. His father is a non-imperial prince of Great Wei and the Minister of Revenue. His mother is a wealthy daughter of a prominent Jiangnan family. His older brother is a peerless general who guards the frontier. With such powerful connections and an exalted position, Qin Yu gives up on ambition, indulging in wine, women, and song, and reclining in the 47.5kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves
3. 3 无 The Invincible Crown Prince 无敌皇太子 Namo Ya南無呀Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Adapted into the short drama Invincible Crown Prince, premiering November 20 at 9:00. Available to reserve now! Reborn as a disgraced crown prince, he acts outrageously every step of the way. He punches the chief ministers and kicks the general guarding the nation. The entire court is soon cowed into submission, while the princess of an enemy nation gives him flirtatious looks. Eunuch: “Your Highness, get out of that lover's embrace and come to court!” 3.7kReads8.6Score577Shelves
4. 4 逍 The Carefree Crown Prince 逍遥太子传 Yan Shisan烟十叁Historical5.0M WordsCompleted + [Alternate world] + [Lighthearted] + [No angst] + [Wildly satisfying] + [No System] Ye Xun transmigrated. From the start, he was the Crown Prince of Great Xia, but unfortunately, he had already been deposed. Still, Ye Xun had no lofty ambitions. He only cared about money. All he wanted was to be an idle prince, indulging in wine and women and resting his head on a beauty’s lap. But things didn’t go as planned. Ye Xun had no intention of stirring up trouble again, yet he w 36.9kReads9.0Score3.8kShelves
5. 5 封 Three Years in My Fief, and the Useless Prince Shocks the Court 封地三年，废物皇子震惊朝堂大佬 Daoist Wick灯芯道人Historical511k WordsCompleted [Alternate history + laid-back daily life + developing a fiefdom + a slight golden finger] Li Su, the useless prince hated by everyone in the capital, is driven from court and sent to Lingnan Prefecture, a desolate backwater, to fend for himself. Once-in-a-century earthquakes cut off the fiefdom from the outside world for three years, leaving Lingnan isolated from the court and the rest of the realm. Three years later~ Emperor Qian graciously permits the various regional princes to come to the 5.6kReads8.6Score311Shelves

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   The first novel features a protagonist who is a powerful prince with a fiefdom. After three years of dominance, he returns to the capital to save the emperor. The story is filled with filial piety and brotherly love, making it a very enjoyable read. The only drawback is that it's unfinished. The second novel is complete. The prince's swagger and power lead him to new heights as he expands his territory, commanding strong armies and a loyal populace. It's very captivating. The third novel, judging by its ratings, is exceptional. The protagonist's city is the envy of all.

6. 6 我 I Live Freely in My Fief, Yet They Call Me a Worthy Prince 我在封地逍遥，却被称贤王 Tired乏了Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Alternate history + laid-back comedy + a real rascal!] As a prince, it's not unreasonable for me to have a fief of my own, is it? It's my fief, so I make the rules. That means I can do whatever I want, right? On my first day in the fief, I visited a brothel. On the second day, I went to a gambling den. Lost money at the casino? Absolutely impossible. Isn't it all my money anyway? Extorting wealthy merchants for protection money was just business as usual. Beggars lining the streets asking for a 31.8kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
7. 7 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 228.3kReads9.5Score28.1kShelves
8. 8 架 Alternate World: From the Start, I Become a Useless Prince 架空：开局成为废物王爷 Babu Lei巴不累Historical864k WordsOngoing [Purely fictional setting + military warfare + court intrigue + the Hundred Schools of Thought + a wealthy, beautiful princess consort + incredibly sweet romance] The Tiansheng Dynasty unified the Central Provinces hundreds of years ago and appointed kings to rule the eastern, southern, western, and northern borderlands. A modern graduate student accidentally transmigrates into the body of a useless prince. As chaos once again engulfs the Nine Provinces and conspiracies emerge one after another, 1.3kReads8.4Score102Shelves

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   I highly recommend this book. The story unfolds gradually, the male and female leads are both very strong, and even the villains are intelligent. It has a strong sense of political intrigue.

9. 9 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I am Xiao Lin, my black armor stained with blood, my spear piercing the chaos of the Yong Dynasty. From the frigid northern border to the imperial throne, every step is a gamble on the edge of a knife. Amidst the undercurrents of the court, I dismantle Empress Dowager Liu's arranged marriage scheme; on the battlefield, I conquer cities with overwhelming force and ruthlessly ensnare surrendered soldiers. The world calls me cold and ruthless, yet they know that the gentle, Jiangnan accent of the Jade Sound Pavilion once burned my heart. In this world, some claim legitimacy by bloodline, I shatter their lies with a blood test; some laugh at my lonely minister without an heir, yet it is this label of "bastard" that compels me to grasp the imperial seal. If destiny is on my side, what fear is there of a path paved with bones? The nine heavens will ultimately bear the name Xiao Lin. This is an epic of a chaotic world that transcends the binary of "good and evil": Qi Ming, a street urchin, ascends to the throne of the Flame Phoenix King, displaying both benevolence and inner conflict; Xiao Lin, the iron-blooded emperor, murders his lord to seize power, revealing both cold-bloodedness and clear-headedness. The book is full of intricate power struggles and epic, brutal wars, but it always places "the will of the people" at the absolute core of all the narratives. Power plays may bring temporary victory, but only the will of the people can determine the fate of the world. The ultimate fate of all heroes and villains is determined by the choices of millions of ordinary people.

10. 10 威 The Mighty Phoenix Ode: Li Shimin 威凤赋之李世民 momocaHistorical926k WordsCompleted In the waning years of the Sui dynasty, warlords contended for supremacy, matching wits and fighting with everything they had. Emperor Taizong and Empress Zhangsun were young newlyweds who supported each other and brought peace and prosperity to the people. Adapted from history, this is not an alternate-history novel. It features political maneuvering, warfare, and noble ideals. It vividly recreates the four major battles of Li Shimin's career and shows how, before the Xuanwu Gate Incident, this 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    At the end of the Sui and Tang dynasties, warlords vied for power, engaging in fierce battles of wits and courage. The young Emperor Zhenguan and Empress Zhenguan, a couple supporting each other, brought peace and prosperity to the people. Based on historical events, this is not a fictional historical novel. It features political intrigue, warfare, and righteous righteousness. It comprehensively recreates the scenes of Li Shimin's four major battles and how, at Xuanwu Gate, Li Shimin, a master hunter, lured eight hundred cunning brothers and his shrewd father into his encirclement and swiftly ambush them. Some descriptions are quite bloody.

11. 11 汴 Spring Deepens in Bianjing 汴京春深 Wheat小麦Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Audio version now available, welcome to listen] Madam Rongguo, Wang Fu, devoted herself to her family until she fell gravely ill and died. She was reborn in the body of Meng Jiuniang, a foolish illegitimate daughter who was only seven years old. In her previous life, her husband became her uncle in this life, and her son became her cousin. In this life, Meng Wan had a simple wish: to live peacefully and watch her son, her cousin Su Fang in this life, grow up safe and sound. But as she and a gro 18.9kReads9.5Score2.4kShelves

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    The author's literary skill is so high; after reading this, other books suddenly seem like simplistic, unreadable text.

12. 12 废 The Good-for-Nothing Prince Loves Beauty, Farms, Trains Soldiers, and Conquers the World 废柴皇子爱美人，种田养兵扫天下 Pumpkin Seeds南瓜种子Historical4.0M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation of the same name is now available. Give it a watch! [Comedy] [Power Struggles] [War] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] A medical PhD dies suddenly and unexpectedly transmigrates to Nanfeng, where he becomes a prince. Starting out on the frontier, he pacifies Beiliang, subdues Tianlang, seizes Nanfeng, and outwits Dayuan... until he finally claims the supreme throne that should have been his all along! (This is my first time writing a book, and I made it all by hand. 6.7kReads8.5Score609Shelves

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    A useless prince was appointed as a prince in a poor border county, only to be scared to death by bandits right from the start. The protagonist, a powerful being, transmigrates and, with a single move of a palace technique, crushes the bandits' lustful courage, confiscating all their spoils and laying the foundation for his rise to wealth. Thus begins his joyful life of farming, raising troops, conquering the world, and casually pursuing beautiful women. There's no system; the protagonist possesses some medical skills and enjoys reading illustrated manuals. The story is fast-paced, lighthearted, and humorous. Reading it is like a gentle spring breeze, a soothing balm, subtly relieving the day's fatigue.

13. 13 雪 Snowbound Romance: I Turned the Prince into a Beloved Wife 雪国烟月：我把王爷变娇妻 Recite It Three Thousand Times默诵三千遍Ancient Romance147k WordsOngoing [Coming-of-age + a later male lead rises to the top + corruption + dark and explicit + yandere + everything thrown together + female doctor + farming + political intrigue] The heroine is a bit of a little monster! Song Xueyan was originally a peasant girl farming in Nanyang. Perhaps she might one day ride her brother’s coattails and become a young lady from an official family, then live out an ordinary life. But a war shattered the life she had known. Song Xueyan had no idea why she was so unluc —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Your Majesty, this old servant recommends this book to you. The male protagonist is a prince, so you could say [eating melon emoji]. It's a coming-of-age story about a character's dark transformation and revenge. The beginning is slightly sweet, but the later part is all about dark revenge. Everyone is mentally unstable in this chaotic world, so the writing is a bit heavy. However, in the end, it's the female protagonist who seizes power.

14. 14 王 The King’s Way: Who Can Stand Against Me? 王之道谁与争锋 I Am Wild吾狂尔Historical260k WordsOngoing He is Zhao De, the empire's fourth prince, raised in luxury and wanting for nothing. Yet, by imperial decree, he assumes a false identity, abandons the dignity of his princely rank, and joins the army on the battlefield. Starting as an unknown soldier at the very bottom, he fights bloody battles on the frontier and narrowly escapes death time and again. Together with brothers-in-arms who share his life and death, he rises step by step amid the smoke and chaos of war. In the mortal world, he 1Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 15 万 Winds and Clouds Rise Across Ten Thousand Miles 万里风云起 My Luoyang孤的洛阳Historical221k WordsOngoing First, let me make this clear: everyone is smart, both the heroes and the villains. The female characters have friends and rivals; some share their ideals, while others part ways. Readers can judge for themselves. The divine artifact has thrown the world into turmoil, and storms are gathering. The young lords are either hidden dragons waiting to rise or already beginning to show their brilliance. But whether for country or family, the throne needs a new king. This is the young people's era, a g 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has all the elements you'd want to see; no powerful martial arts sect can ever surpass the power of a state apparatus. The book depicts the conflict between the martial arts world and the imperial court, the conflict between factions within the court, and the conflict between nations, but all these conflicts stem from a lack of sufficient mutual benefit. Everyone is intelligent; the book offers reflections on war and analyses of human nature. The writing style is somewhat harsh in the early parts, but it gradually lightens later. Comments and feedback are welcome.

16. 16 南 The Rise and Fall of the King of Nanyue 南越王风云 Bing Er冰耳Historical207k WordsCompleted The legendary life of a hundred-year-old emperor from real history! Across a thousand years of wind and sand, through the trials of countless miles, this hero of troubled times comes before us from Zhao, a land of shattered mountains and rivers and drifting snow. His soul swirls amid mighty tides, his blood blazes across the howling battlefield, while his soaring ambition pierces the clouds and his heart-wrenching journey of love dances among the radiant stars. 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Exploration] The first book features a royal nobleman who, facing the collapse of his country and the destruction of his family, strives to save it from dire straits. The plot is full of twists and turns, with history as its framework and the writing as its foundation. The writing is excellent, highly recommended! [Heart][Heart][Heart] [Exploration] The second book tells the story of the Song Dynasty, a period of extreme prosperity. The author believes that if he travels back in time and becomes a prince, he can turn the tide and usher in a powerful Song Dynasty! [Heart][Heart] [Exploration] The third book uses history as a mirror to understand the rise and fall of dynasties. It respects history, every word is precious, and it's a must-read story! [Heart] If you like Sweet Tea🍵, please follow! [Please Follow]

17. 17 强 A Powerful Song Dynasty 强宋 One Leaf Falls in Autumn一叶落秋Historical609k WordsCompleted This is the story of one man’s struggle, and of an entire nation’s struggle. Who says the Great Song was weak? Song Feiyang, a graduate student in history, transmigrates to the early Northern Song Dynasty and becomes Zhao Kuangyin’s fourth son, Zhao Defang. From that moment on, he changes the fate of the Great Song. He conquers Southern Tang, subdues Northern Han, reclaims the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, and reunifies the Chinese heartland. The Liao Kingdom becomes the Great Song’s pasturelan 1.6kReads8.6Score147Shelves
18. 18 混 Chaos Divine Tribulation 混沌神劫 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Eastern Fantasy618k WordsCompleted He was once the Demon Lord of the Upper Realm. After his beloved betrayed him, the Six Realms joined forces to attack. On the brink of death, he escaped with a secret technique. To evade his pursuers, he erased his memories and reincarnated his soul. But who could have guessed that his beloved would betray him again in his new life? This repeating fate awakened the Demon Lord once more, setting him on an endless path of revenge... 53Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 19 锋 Blades and Spears 锋戈 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical630k WordsCompleted Alternate History: In an era when rites and music have crumbled, a grand struggle for supremacy begins. Heroes and ambitious warlords rise side by side. Who will be the one to contend with Heaven, bring the chaos to an end, and usher in a whole new age? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 称 Claiming the Throne 称皇 Besieged at the City Gates兵围城下Historical459k WordsCompleted [Alternate history] [Crown prince succession] [Political intrigue] [Emperor] [Ensemble cast] [play the pig to eat the tiger] In the waning years of the Great Zhou, the empire teeters on the brink of collapse, and every failing of the dynasty is laid bare. The nation is impoverished and weak, class divisions grow ever more severe, powerful enemies circle beyond its borders, and treacherous ministers plot within. The emperor is incomp 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm recommending my own book. It features a prince as the male lead and a corrupt emperor—a perfect match!

21. 21 乘 Ride the Dragon to Ascension 乘龙飞升 Besieged at the City Gates兵围城下Historical294k WordsOngoing Among transmigrators, Xiao Jingren seems to be an exception! He transmigrates into the royal family, where the father is kind and the son dutiful. Want to see a son plot to murder his own father? Want to see a dignified emperor who doesn’t know who his real father is? Want to see three generations of a family scheme against one another and turn on their own kin for the dragon throne? In the imperial capital of Bianjing, desire and blood intertwine. After transmigrating, Xiao Jingren has no choic 7Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 22 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves

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    The male lead is the current emperor's nephew, and since the emperor's rise to power is illegitimate, the male and female leads work together to reclaim the throne.

23. 23 医 Master of Medicine and Poison, the Beloved Princess Is So Formidable 医毒双绝，团宠王妃太霸气 Mushrooms Climbing Trees蘑菇上树Ancient Romance286k WordsCompleted [Master physician + space + reborn + adored by all + System + obsessive love + strong heroine + satisfying revenge] Su Muzhe is beautiful as a frost-white jade statue, but all she knows is how to hide her true abilities. Her stepmother plots against her, her younger sister betrays her, and her husband uses her. Even the three brothers who love her most are left dead or crippled. Only as she dies does she realize she was nothing more than a pawn in his power grab! All her misfortunes were part of 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Some people appear to be war-loving princes, but secretly they are the masters of Yunhai Pavilion, the top intelligence agency in the martial arts world. Others seem unapproachable, but secretly they fiercely protect their wives! No matter how beautiful the land, is it more beautiful than my beloved concubine?

24. 24 王 Dynasty Wars: I Killed My Brother-in-Law with My Own Hands from the Start 王朝争霸：开局我亲手斩了妹夫 Wine-Flavored Jelly酒味果冻Historical51k WordsOngoing No System, no heroine, no transmigration. Rivers of blood, bones paving the way. After fifteen years in a dream of yellow millet, Li Anzhi's temperament changed completely. He no longer wanted to follow the same path he had in the dream. The first thing he did upon waking was send his beastly brother-in-law, the emperor's son-in-law, and the son of the Minister of Justice to the executioner's block. Sometimes, solving a problem doesn't have to rely on brains alone. A knife works just as well. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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25. 25 开 From the Start, the Favoring Decree Made Me an Enemy of the Entire Dynasty 开局推恩令我得罪了整个王朝 Wine-Flavored Jelly酒味果冻Eastern Fantasy321k WordsOngoing "Confucian and Daoist cultivation + fantasy + xianxia + no System + no female lead + literary feuds + conspiracy theories" This book has few typos and works well as an audiobook. Library security guard Su Mu unexpectedly transmigrates, taking the place of a poor scholar who died in the imperial examination hall. To lay the original owner's lingering obsession to rest, Su Mu writes a policy essay on governing the country that moves the heavens and earns the favor of the nation's fortune, purify 227Reads5.5Score—Shelves
26. 26 寒 An Emperor's Tutor from a Poor Family: The Man Behind the Empress 寒门帝师：女帝背后的男人 Sorrowful Death沉殇Historical302k WordsCompleted [Empress + Court Intrigue + Alternate History + play the pig to eat the tiger] After transmigrating, He Shen finds himself branded a disgraced imperial exam cheater, despised by everyone. With no other choice, he goes home to start a business and revamp his family's tavern. To his surprise, he becomes famous throughout the Great Qian Dynasty. Even the poems he casually writes are celebrated by the Hanlin scholars. The peerless empress visits him three times, begging him to enter her service! “Si 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Transmigrating to a war-torn ancient era, I possess a natural business acumen. My daily life revolves around reading novels and comics; my greatest wish is to live a carefree life with a wife, children, and a warm bed [laughs]. However, the Empress suddenly visits my small town, awakening my mind-reading abilities. I inadvertently expose myself and am conscripted into the army, thus beginning my infrastructure-building career. [Laughs] The dialogue between the protagonist and the Empress is incredibly entertaining, a battle of wits and courage, utterly absurd and abstract—like an ancient version of a stingy boss and his slacking-off employee! Super entertaining and perfect for watching while eating, highly recommended! You're welcome!!!! A must-see! [Laughs]

27. 27 我 I Hunt Down Transmigrators in Ancient China 我在古代抓捕穿越者 Evergreen Greens长青菜菜Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Long Chen, transmigrates into an ancient world. But it turns out that world is full of transmigrators. They belong to many different factions. Long Chen, himself a transmigrator, receives a mission: eliminate every other transmigrator. … 3.4kReads—Score172Shelves

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    I recommend this book to you.

28. 28 锦 The Rebellious Consort of the Brocade Palace 锦阙叛妃 Soaring Over the Southern Mountain跃南山Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance, Court Politics + Amnesia + Faked Death + Tortured Romance + Palace and Household Intrigue + Powerful Cast + Ensemble Story + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + First Love + Wife-Chasing Crematorium] [Heroine: Legitimate Daughter of the Minister of Rites - Princess Consort - Empress - Queen of a Vassal State - Protector of the Nation] ◆Reading Guide◆ ◇ Sickly, brilliant strategist heroine + domineering prince of a vassal state as Male Lead One + mysterious, devoted Male Lead T 562Reads9.4Score100Shelves

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    A story of power struggles and ultimately, the protagonist's ascension to the throne. Read the synopsis, and you won't regret it!

29. 29 史 The Strongest Crown Prince in History 史上最强太子爷 Chu River, Han Border楚河汉界Historical3.1M WordsCompleted One moment, he's transmigrated and become the Crown Prince! Corrupt ministers stir up trouble, his siblings turn against one another, and powerful enemies close in from every side. Every step is fraught with danger! Facing such peril, Liang Xiu has only this to say: “This land is magnificent beyond words, and only I can show it the way!” 3.8kReads8.6Score355Shelves

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    Surprisingly, Prince Shimokitazawa was not found.

30. 30 长 The Ning Empire's Army 长宁帝军 Know White知白Historical5.3M WordsCompleted This world is divided among hundreds of countries, large and small. When it comes to warfare on land, the Ning Kingdom is virtually invincible. Its fierce armies, drawn from the four frontiers and four arsenals, sweep across the realm. Wherever the land stretches, Ning's banners can be planted. But beyond the sea, where its armies cannot reach, there are always those who refuse to submit. And so a young man took up his blade and halberd, and crossed the sea on a single reed. 489Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Trust me. [Thinking][Thinking][Thinking]

31. 31 不 Never Yield the Land 不让江山 Know White知白Historical5.3M WordsCompleted At first, I looked upon the world and saw nothing but heroes and great men. Then I looked again, and saw nothing but a rabble. Rather than entrust this realm and its people to you, I might as well take it for myself! 501Reads9.4Score—Shelves
32. 32 太 The Crown Prince Is Wise 太子英明 Yang Laosan杨老三Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [Eastern Palace power struggles + diplomatic intrigue + daring, strategic warfare + tender romance + conquering the world] In your eyes, Father, I'm a rebellious son because I have far more troops, money, and provisions than you do. Fine, then. The eldest, the third, and the fifth will come for your throne one after another and violate your consorts. And the one who saves you will be me, your rebellious son. Father, tell me yourself: who is really the rebellious one? Who is the wisest of all? Ar 5.6kReads8.8Score573Shelves
33. 33 寒 A Poor Scholar's Son-in-Law 寒门养婿 Yun He Meng Wan云何梦晚Historical2.5M WordsCompleted (Everyday life in an alternate ancient setting, no System, historical farming story, live-in son-in-law.) The setting is similar to the Song dynasty: civil officials are favored over military ones, ritual and law govern in tandem, the state is financially strained, and foreign enemies surround it. According to the Great Wei code of rites, officials who violate ritual regulations are to be stripped of their posts and titles; members of the imperial clan who do so are to be imprisoned for life. Li 39.7kReads8.4Score4.9kShelves
34. 34 再 Make Me Prince Consort Again, and I'll Start a Rebellion 再让我当驸马，我就要造反了 Wann an Niu Er皖南牛二Historical4.9M WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of the short drama The Foolish Son-in-Law of Great Qian. Qin Mo, a single history nerd, transmigrates to Great Qian and becomes the foolish heir of the Duke of Qin’s household. He only wants to spend his life carefree, raising fighting roosters and walking his dogs, but everyone keeps pressuring him! Duke of Qin: Son, I’m begging you. Please marry the princess! The Emperor of Great Qian: My good son-in-law, you’re my lucky star. You have to be the imperial son-in-law 6kReads8.8Score816Shelves
35. 35 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.7kShelves

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36. 36 风 The Debauched Prodigal Son 风流败家子 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical3.8M WordsCompleted [Entry in the January 2020 Silver Vote Contest] Wang Kang, a university student from the twenty-first century, finds his soul in ancient times and becomes the wastrel young master of an earl’s household. He was too poor in his previous life, so in this one he wants nothing more than a beautiful wife, a life of wine and dreams, and the easy existence of a wastrel who can coast through life. But he never expected his family to be surrounded by crises and troubles to keep piling up from outside... 18.9kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves
37. 37 名 Famous General System: I Became a County Magistrate Just to Start a Rebellion 名将系统：我当县令就是为了造反 Rumbling Thunder雷声轰隆隆Historical482k WordsOngoing [System + rivalry for supremacy + political intrigue + beauties like jade] A young man fresh out of college finds himself in another world, working as a shepherd. Just as he starts getting used to this life, he unexpectedly awakens the Legendary General System. From the start, he gets the Three Heroes of the Han Dynasty, including Xiao He. Is he supposed to change his name to “Bang” now? Faced with his stupid System, Ji Chan looks up to the heavens and sighs. Making the dead feel grateful to the 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    400 Famous generals of the Eastern and Western Han Dynasties vs. 300 Famous generals of the Sui and Tang Dynasties

38. 38 逍 The Carefree Young Prince 逍遥小王爷 Passerby过客Historical1.6M WordsCompleted A legendary war god transmigrates to another world and becomes a useless vassal prince of Great Qin. He has a title but no power? That won't do! First, he'll seize control! The steppe barbarians are marching south to attack the frontier? Second Battalion Commander, bring out the cannons I just had built. Today, we'll teach them how to fire! The Xiongnu of the great desert want to join the fun too? Second Battalion Commander, blast them all as well! The martial arts masters of the jianghu think t 1.4kReads8.6Score135Shelves

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    It's quite good-looking and worth watching.

39. 39 我 I Took On the Imperial Throne 我和皇权杠上了 Feng Chen Mozi风尘莫子Historical456k WordsOngoing The “notorious” assassin Meng Hu was blown to ashes by a depleted uranium bomb. Meanwhile, Meng Hu of the Yong’an Empire simply woke from a dream as a different person. From his very first day as a ninth-rank Fengluan official at the Jiaofang Bureau, he found himself at odds with the imperial court. What sparks will fly between a trigger-happy assassin and the authoritarian power of an ancient empire? 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After being replaced by an assassin, the ninth-rank official of the Imperial Music Bureau was forced to steal from the bureau's extraordinary women. Crucially, in the process of rescuing them, he discovered he had fallen in love with them, thus embarking on a path of rebellion.

40. 40 穿 Transmigrated as a Useless Young General, I Sweep All Before Me 穿成废物少将军，横扫天下 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical900k WordsCompleted After transmigrating by accident, he becomes Qin Feng, the useless son of a general. From the start, he gets beaten up and is forced to marry Su Wanqing, the capital's most talented beauty and the Chancellor's daughter. The entire capital is waiting to laugh at him. Until he takes to the battlefield Modern military training, infantry formations, ambush tactics, improvements to military manufacturing... Enemy forces of every kind are crushed underfoot! The useless heir makes a comeback, and a God 234Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    These two books are quite well-written and worth staying up all night to read.

41. 41 废 Even a Useless Son-in-Law Knows the Art of War 废物赘婿也懂兵法 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical840k WordsCompleted The Qin Empire's Fourth Prince is a spoiled wastrel. He marries into the family of the wealthy landowner Li as the third daughter's husband, becoming the Qin Empire's first prince consort. Determined not to be looked down on, he joins the army and rises from squad leader to ten-man captain, hundred-man captain, thousand-man captain, colonel, commander, marshal, and emperor. In the end, he unifies the world and leaves everyone stunned. 1.5kReads6.6Score—Shelves
42. 42 九 The Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: From the Start, I Rebel with My Imperial Brother’s Head 九龙夺嫡：开局提皇兄人头造反 Little Flying Pig from the Mountains山里小飞猪Historical211k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Great Yan Dynasty, Yan Xun becomes the useless Sixth Prince, a vassal prince of Beiliang Province. From the start, the Fifth Prince marches an army right to his doorstep. With the enemy at his gates, Yan Xun awakens a golden finger and makes a spectacular comeback! He personally kills his Fifth Imperial Brother from the start, launching a rebellion then and there! Taking full control of his fiefdom, Beiliang Province, Yan Xun proceeds cautiously, expands his army, i 4.6kReads—Score335Shelves

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    I recommend this book.

43. 43 穿 Failed to Transmigrate, Yet Became the Peerless Heir 穿越失败，造就无双世子 Daydreaming Erpi发呆的二皮Historical627k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Ruthless] + [Court and Martial World] Yi Xingzhou, the eldest legitimate son of the Prince of Yun's household, has been frail since childhood due to a strange illness and has endured nothing but scorn. A kidnapping awakens memories from the modern world within him. He had planned to use those memories to enjoy a comfortable life, but unexpectedly, his strange illness leaves him on the verge of death. Meanwhile, enemies in the capital continue closing in 18Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    [Eating popcorn] Check out this book. The male lead is the eldest son of a royal family, involved in all sorts of political intrigue and scheming, but not a saint. It's a bit slow-paced.

44. 44 开 Sign-In from the Start for Half-Saint Cultivation, Summoning Two Great Gods and Demons 开局签到半圣修为，召唤两大神魔 Tabby Cat狸花猫Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to a fantasy world and becomes the weakest prince of the dynasty. Xuan Ming plans to give up the fight for the throne and live out his days as a carefree prince. But the late emperor needs to fake his death for a while as he practices a forbidden divine-demon technique. To make it easier to reclaim the throne, he deliberately passes it to the weakest son. The news shocks the court, setting the dynasty in turmoil as undercurrents stir across the land. Just then, the Myriad Realms 46.2kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves

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    ①🌸🌸✨The male protagonist is reborn as the weakest prince, initially wanting to live a carefree life as a prince, but the late emperor fakes his death and uses a scheme to place him on the throne. The male protagonist summons his cheat-like abilities to stabilize the turbulent court. ②The male protagonist is reborn as a deposed crown prince, initially wanting to live a carefree life, but the country is in turmoil, and he cannot simply relinquish his vast empire. ③The male protagonist, reborn, initially wants to give up the throne and live a wealthy prince life. But his strength won't allow it; even guarding the borders makes him invincible. 🌸✨✨

45. 45 吾 I Am the Crown Prince 吾乃皇太子 The Yellow River Sets Beneath a Round Sun黄河落日圆Historical2.2M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a deposed crown prince, he plans to stay out of the struggle, earn a little money, marry a wife, and enjoy a carefree life. Alas, the country is in crisis and the court is in turmoil. A deposed crown prince is still a crown prince. How can he hand over this beautiful land to someone else? 331Reads8.6Score111Shelves
46. 46 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 1.6kReads8.9Score108Shelves
47. 47 极 The Finest Crown Prince 极品太子爷 Sea Dongqing海东青Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The original novel behind the hit short drama Crown Prince of Ancient Times. This hit web novel is also known as Crown Prince Regent. After transmigrating into the crown prince of Great Qin, I refuse to be a 996 wage slave in this life. I'll hold the power of the world in my waking hours and sleep in the embrace of beauties after a night of revelry. I'll execute treacherous ministers, destroy enemy kingdoms, and sail east to conquer Japan. The mighty authority of Great Qin will resound across 1.2kReads8.7Score287Shelves
48. 48 江 The Empire as My Canvas 江山为卷 Morning Farewell to Old Friends朝辞故旧Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [A completely fictional xianxia history: political intrigue + xianxia + no System.] “Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince has broken through all four passes. He has led his army across the Yinma River and is closing in on Tianmen Pass.” The ministers were speechless. How could that dissolute heir, who spent every day drinking and womanizing and even brought dancers on military campaigns, have broken through all four passes? From the looks of it, he was going to attack the strongest pass in Western Shu 12.3kReads9.1Score969Shelves
49. 49 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 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves
50. 50 重 Reborn as the Emperor 重生之老子是皇帝 Er Dan贰蛋Historical5.7M WordsCompleted To sleep with beauties in his arms and wield power over all under heaven when he wakes: now that’s the life a man should lead! Zhao Dongting transmigrates into an emperor and tirelessly pursues this modest goal. 2.8kReads8.8Score318Shelves

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