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1. 51 官 Officialdom: Starting by Slapping My Boss Twice 官锋：从打领导两巴掌开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Made the scapegoat from the start? Pushed to the margins, with my future and my life ruined? Fine, I’ll remember this. There’s plenty of time to settle the score. My girlfriend breaks up with me, and my love life falls apart. What was I even here for? Fine, I’ll set you free. Don’t regret it. I turn around with power in my hands and return. Li Rui laughs aloud. Those who hurt and slandered me will all pay the price. 29.5kReads8.3Score2.4k14d adds

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   I highly recommend reading these two novels, which realistically depict the lives of officials. They are incredibly immersive, and listening to them is even more engaging.

2. 52 官 The Road to Power: A Clash of Ambition and Desire 官途从权欲交锋开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Political Revenge] + [Career Advancement] + [Alliances of Mutual Interest] + [Romantic Entanglements] + [Political Scheming and Wits] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Ensemble Cast] [The male lead keeps a low profile without being creepy early on, reveals his sharp edge with a roguish charm in the middle, and takes revenge on all his enemies later.] Wang Maoyuan is a "golden phoenix" who flew out of the countryside. The year he graduated from college, he passed the civil service exam and joined the la 18.2kReads7.7Score1.2k14d adds
3. 53 苏 An Outline History of the Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union 苏联兴亡史纲 Chen Zhihua陈之骅Historical714k WordsCompleted Guided by the basic principles of Marxism and historical materialism, and taking Deng Xiaoping Theory as its point of departure, this book applies research methods from history, economics, political science, ethnology, and other disciplines to present the historical course of the Soviet Union's rise and fall from multiple perspectives and in comprehensive detail. It is one of the more authoritative works in this field in China, and holds important theoretical and practical significance for bette 393Reads9.4Score10614d adds

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   A must-read for political science students!! If you understand it thoroughly, you could write your own book! [Eating popcorn emoji]

4. 54 沧 Ten Years of Vicissitudes 沧桑十年 Ma Shitu马识途Historical278k WordsCompleted This book is a memoir of the author’s experiences and observations during the ten years of the Cultural Revolution. From the start of the Cultural Revolution, the author was inexplicably branded a “counterrevolutionary” and a “capitalist roader,” then denounced and imprisoned, plunging into the misery of a shattered family and ruined life. As rebel factions rose across the country, the author even fell into the hands of a faction of Red Guards in Chengdu. Fortunately, drawing on experience worki 8.7kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds
5. 55 中 The Political Gains and Losses of China's Dynasties 中国历代政治得失 Qian Mu钱穆Historical100k WordsCompleted Collected lectures by Mr. Qian Mu, Chinese Political Traditions Through the Ages offers concise overviews and comparisons of the political systems of the Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It traces their changes and developments, and points out their advantages, disadvantages, gains, and losses. 5.3kReads9.5Score1.7k14d adds
6. 56 这 This Three Kingdoms Has No Transmigration 这个三国不穿越 Marquis of Xiangping, Defender of the East镇东襄平侯Historical700k WordsCompleted There are fewer and fewer novels about the Three Kingdoms that stick to the official history. This one presents a complete picture of the era, with the schemes and calculations of great figures, the helplessness and laments of ordinary people, incisive analysis, historical figures weighing their decisions, and examinations of the historical context. It features vivid depictions of military strategy and warfare, as well as the complexities of human relationships at every turn. All these elements 215Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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   A vivid and engaging historical account of the Three Kingdoms period, offering insights into historical events and figures, revealing the strategies, power struggles, interests, and human relationships behind them. It delves into the geography, military affairs, powerful families, personnel, and intrigues of the Three Kingdoms era. The book maintains a fair and impartial perspective, avoiding bias or prejudice.

7. 57 官 The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始 Mr. Fishjoy鱼乐先生Urban512k WordsOngoing My name is Bu Qingyun. (I hold a senior government post and have a fortune worth over a hundred million.) Let me tell you a secret. Ever since I was in elementary school, entering politics has been the light of my ideals and the flame of my ambition. It was buried in my heart like a seed, ready to take root and sprout as soon as the soil was right... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9k14d adds

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   This is a must-read! Feel free to jump in and you'll be hooked! A realistic novel with a strong sense of immersion.

8. 58 过 Adoption into the Family 过继 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban1.9M WordsCompleted This is a novel about a man growing up through blood and tears. Along with the cruelty of reality comes the trickery of fate. But if you’re a man, wipe away your tears and face every hardship. Make yourself tough as steel, unbreakable... 30kReads9.3Score3.2k14d adds
9. 59 回 Back in the Ming Dynasty as the Emperor's Grandson 回到大明当皇孙 Tea Books and Goldfish茶书金鱼Historical1.2M WordsOngoing My name is Zhu Yingying. I am the eldest legitimate grandson of the Great Ming. My grandfather is Zhu Yuanzhang, founding emperor of the Great Ming. With a single thought, flowers bloom, and I rule over the capital, forging a glorious Great Ming unlike any other. (This is not a transmigration story. Zhu Yingying simply gains a set of memories from a later age, and this is a story of the Great Ming told from his perspective.) 187Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   With sharp penmanship, the author depicts the political turmoil of the court; vividly portrays the characters vying for power and scheming; profoundly rich in historical context, the author showcases the charm of history; with rigorous logic, the author fills in the regrets of the early Ming Dynasty; and with a brilliant pen, the author creates masterpieces!

10. 60 大 The Martial Emperor of Ming: Zhu Biao, Zhu Yuanzhang’s Eldest Legitimate Son! 大明武帝，朱元璋嫡长子朱标！ Broken Blade断刃Historical63k WordsOngoing Historical fiction + no System + Age of Exploration + Industrial Revolution + global expansion In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, May 1392, Zhu Biao, Crown Prince Yiwen and the empire's undisputed heir, dies, leaving posterity with an imagined perfect Ming Dynasty. In this new timeline, when Emperor Wu ascends the throne, he makes a vow: Give me seventy years, and Europe will be the Ming's pasture! North America will be the Ming's granary! Fusang will produce silver for me, and Westland will be 126Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 61 如 How to Save Germany 如何拯救德意志 The Copycat's No. 1 Wen Leihu Ke Unit文抄列文虎克一号机Historical1.9M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to 1901, Han Si unwittingly saves Wilhelm II, the last emperor of the German Empire. Since he's accidentally gotten involved with the Kaiser, he'll have to find a way to save Germany in order to avoid a miserable fate later on. 2.5kReads9.0Score12914d adds

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    So, are you involved in politics? [Smirk]

12. 62 拯 Saving 1644: Starting with Transmigrating as Li Yan 拯救1644：从穿越李岩开始 Ren Zili任子利Historical112k WordsOngoing How can a disaster be prevented? It is often harder than we imagine. Disasters are never caused by individuals, but by whole societies. Looking at the problems of several centuries ago through the eyes of someone who has transmigrated might help ordinary people like us better understand the crises we face today and how to overcome them! 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Load this book and test your political literacy.

13. 63 嫁 Marrying a Disabled Soldier: The Gorgeous Beauty Charms and Coaxes Him 嫁军婚残夫，娇艳美人撩他诱哄他 Clouds Upon Clouds一朵朵云Modern Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [Military marriage + marriage first, love later + doted on by everyone + no golden finger, your mindset determines your fate] [A cast story starring a great beauty who gets a villainess role without realizing it] In 1974, Yu Wan transmigrates into the body of an undocumented drifter, then uses her beauty to become the Qiao family’s stepdaughter. With a new identity, Yu Wan is overjoyed. The Qiao family members each have their own agendas, but they know the truth and keep quiet. Not long after Yu 23.6kReads9.1Score2.2k14d adds

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    Don't be put off by the title; this book, which seems to be a romance but also incorporates political wisdom...

14. 64 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40.3kReads9.7Score6.3k14d adds
15. 65 富 The Rich Kid Who Turned His Life Around by Writing Web Novels After Going into Debt 富二代的我负债后竟用写网文翻身 Gu Chen Writes to Support the Family顾晨写文养家Urban422k WordsOngoing An A9-level rich kid and civil servant, buried in debt, somehow turns his life around by writing web novels and rises to the top… Writing and paying off his debts are the main threads of the story, interwoven with family secrets, analysis of current affairs, reflections on life, clever part-time job tips, writing advice, and more... The novel is packed with knowledge from economics, philosophy, history, sociology, management, and other fields. It’s not a power fantasy, but it will absolutely sho 96Reads7.5Score—14d adds
16. 66 法 France 法国 Editorial Committee of Illustrated China: World History Series《图说天下·世界历史系列》编委会Historical160k WordsCompleted The many distinctive features of France are a reflection of its culture. Over the past two thousand years, successive dynasties and their civilizations have left their mark on this land, eventually giving rise to modern France as we know it today. Its rise and fall, prosperity and revival have left behind countless stories. 114Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Thus, France.

17. 67 第 The Collapse of the Third Republic: A Study of France's Fall in 1940 (Obelisk) 第三共和国的崩溃：一九四〇年年法国沦陷之研究（方尖碑） William Shirer威廉·夏伊勒Historical942k WordsCompleted William Shirer was not only a scholar of France’s defeat and collapse in World War II, but also an eyewitness. He watched as France, a military power on the European continent, proved utterly incapable of resisting Nazi Germany’s invasion and fell completely in just six weeks. How did it happen? After nearly a decade of studying the vast archives left behind and conducting hundreds of interviews with the leaders, generals, diplomats, and ordinary people of the French Third Republic, Shirer offer 264Reads9.3Score—14d adds
18. 68 法 France 法国 Wang Yuanyuan王园园Historical151k WordsCompleted History is like a fine wine: the longer it ages, the more fragrant it becomes. Only by savoring it deeply can one appreciate its rich flavor. The colorful murals of the Lascaux Caves shine with the wisdom of our ancestors from the Ice Age. The formidable Clovis and Charlemagne led the Frankish Kingdom to glory. The bells of Notre-Dame rang out, and Joan of Arc, a peasant girl, left an immortal legend in history. The grand gates of the Palace of Versailles slowly opened, and the 4Reads7.8Score—14d adds
19. 69 欧 Europe's Darkest Hour (1878–1923): Why World War I Broke Out and How Europe Rebuilt Afterward 欧洲至暗时刻（1878—1923）：“一战”为何爆发及战后如何重建 Robert Balman Mort罗伯特·巴尔曼·莫尔特Historical104k WordsCompleted Beginning with the signing of the Treaty of Berlin in 1878 and ending with the Ruhr Crisis of 1923, this book recounts the major events in forty-five years of European history. It offers an in-depth look at the Balkan crises, World War I, the Paris Peace Conference, the League of Nations, and Europe’s failed postwar reconstruction. With deep feeling and clear-eyed thought, the author depicts the European powers’ swelling greed and slide into war, the victors’ humiliating, exploitative dismemberm 33Reads8.5Score—14d adds
20. 70 台 A History of Taiwan 台湾史 Qi Jialin戚嘉林Historical356k WordsCompleted Was Taiwan’s path to the present shaped by fate, or planned by politicians? This book reveals Taiwan’s true history. It offers a complete, systematic account of the historical changes in Taiwan from the earliest written records onward. It details the early colonial rule of the Dutch and Spanish, and thoroughly examines plans by Britain, the United States, Japan, Russia, and Germany to invade Taiwan. It devotes extensive coverage to the economy of Taiwan at different stages of development, and sy 96Reads9.4Score—14d adds
21. 71 印 The Fall of the Indian Empire 印第安帝国的覆灭 Matthew Restall马修·雷斯托尔Historical431k WordsCompleted How could just a few hundred Spaniards conquer the Americas? Open this book to see the full story of the Spanish conquest. Did the emperors of the Indigenous American empires really submit as soon as they met the conquistadors? Were Indigenous warriors truly savages who worshipped human sacrifice and lived on raw flesh? Did the native peoples ever win battles during the Spanish conquest of the Americas? Why didn’t the vastly more numerous Indigenous people fight back after their emperor was kill 63Reads8.5Score—14d adds
22. 72 岁 Taiwan Through the Years: A Chronicle of Major Events Since 1900, Fourth Edition 岁月台湾：1900年以来的台湾大事记（第四版） Qin Feng秦风Historical172k WordsCompleted A Taiwanese classic that has been a bestseller for ten years, this is the ideal illustrated guide to a century of Taiwan's history. This new edition adds illustrated coverage of cross-strait relations entering “deep waters.” A century of ups and downs, spanning Taiwan's long struggle and all its joys and sorrows. From the beginning of Japanese colonization to Ma Ying-jeou's successful reelection, Taiwan entered a more complicated stage of development, and cross-strait relations moved into “deep 410Reads9.4Score9114d adds
23. 73 大 The Rise and Fall of the British Empire 大英帝国的崛起和衰落 Lawrence James劳伦斯·詹姆斯Historical527k WordsCompleted The Rise and Fall of the British Empire offers a sweeping panorama of the empire's history, from the Elizabethan era through the late twentieth century. In Part One, the author praises the early adventurers who helped build the British Empire, along with the hard work of generations of settlers. Part Two tells how Britain fought rival empires to maintain its dominance, culminating in victory in the Napoleonic Wars and the beginning of a century of British supremacy. Part Three covers the height 215Reads9.4Score—14d adds
24. 74 何 What Was the Ming Dynasty? World History and East Asia in a Time of Crisis 何谓明代：“危机”下的世界史与东亚 Okamoto Takashi冈本隆司Historical142k WordsCompleted With the outbreak of the “fourteenth-century crisis,” the Eurasian world system established by the Mongol Empire collapsed. East and West went their separate ways, gradually giving rise to a new world order that continues to shape the modern era. The Ming dynasty, which overthrew Mongol rule, established a new East Asian system. After the “seventeenth-century crisis” and the end of the Ming, this system was inherited by the Qing dynasty. What was the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) like, caught between 17Reads8.0Score—14d adds
25. 75 法 A General History of France (Revised Edition) 法国通史（修订本）新版 Lü Yimin吕一民Historical418k WordsCompleted A General History of France is a classic work currently published by the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Press. It recounts the history of France from ancient times to the present. Since its publication, the book has been well received by both scholars and readers. This revised edition updates some of the text from the original and adds illustrations. The book offers a systematic account of France's sweeping history, from prehistory and the Gallic period, the Frankish kingdoms, the age of Lo 155Reads9.3Score—14d adds
26. 76 你 The History of France, Whether You Know It or Not 你知道或不知道的法国史 Pang Guoxiong庞国雄Historical164k WordsCompleted A philosopher once said, “France is the China of Europe, and China is the France of Asia.” China and France have much in common: both have thousands of years of brilliant history and culture, achieved national unification relatively early, endured long periods of feudal autocracy and agrarian civilization, and possess deep revolutionary traditions. 32Reads9.3Score—14d adds
27. 77 太 Crown Prince Chat Group: From the Start, I Tricked Li Chengqian into Fighting Back 太子聊天群：开局忽悠李承乾硬刚 Utterly Ordinary Husky平平无奇哈士奇Historical391k WordsOngoing [The rating is a little low since it just launched, but check the reviews before judging. There are almost no negative reviews. A tale of political schemes and intrigue] They were the most tragic crown princes in history. Fusu was filial and benevolent, yet died by an imperial edict forged in his father's name. Liu Ju was gentle and kind, yet became embroiled in the witchcraft scandal. Li Chengqian was brilliant, yet lost his favor because of a leg disability. Yang Yong was straightforward, yet 504Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    First book. A top-tier female-oriented novel. A female protagonist who excels in the imperial examinations. She doesn't rely on men, and there's no sense of status drop due to cross-dressing. Second book. Ancient history. The struggle for the crown prince position. Third book. It's a newly released book, so the rating is low, but it's actually very good. A political intrigue novel that I really enjoy. Fourth book. Becoming friends with Emperor Qinzong of Song. Becoming the most powerful and treacherous minister, second only to the emperor, and helping the Song Dynasty become strong.

28. 78 昏 The Foolish Emperor’s Make-Up Exam, Starting in the Northern Song 昏君补考，从北宋开始 Wang Beidiao王北刁Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Fu Sinian is known as the Underworld's resident loafer. Because he was too lazy at work, he was sent to the mortal realm to assist foolish emperors. The Jingkang Disaster, the tragedy at Yashan, and the Jiashen national calamity: he rewrites one regretful moment in history after another. With his guidance, Emperor Huizong of Song, the Chongzhen Emperor, and Emperor Yang of Sui all become enlightened rulers. 1.3kReads8.7Score10014d adds
29. 79 异 The Soviet Union's Iron Will in Another World 异界苏联的钢铁雄心 Your Old Liu你滴牢柳Eastern Fantasy375k WordsOngoing After weathering the crisis of the 1990s, the exhausted Soviet Union faces a new opportunity. A force from the distant unknown drags its cold lands into a chaotic world. There are no gods here, no heaven, but hundreds of millions of lives struggle in pain and gasp for breath in numbness. Will you make the Soviet Union great again? The sun still rises over the horizon. 226Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    So you're starting from chapter 45?

30. 80 哈 The Glory of the Habsburgs 哈布斯堡的荣耀 Jiang Jinxia, Who Loves Noodle Sauce with Green Beans爱吃豆角炸酱的蒋金霞Historical317k WordsOngoing Lin Ming, a modern man, transmigrates into the body of the Austrian emperor in 1836. The empire is still flourishing, and the Habsburgs' glory still shines across Central Europe. Can the century-old empire's ambitions endure? 400Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    You can check out this book, it's good.

31. 81 赤 The Red Tide Overwhelms the Qing 赤潮覆清 Golden Chicken Wings金黄的鸡翅膀Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [No System + No Cheat Skills + Transmigration to the Qing Dynasty + Farming + Rebellion] In the spring of 1673, the twelfth year of the Kangxi reign, Wu Sangui killed Zhu Guozhi, the governor of Yunnan, and rebelled against the Qing. The whole realm rose in response, setting off the greatest upheaval of the early Qing dynasty, known to history as the Revolt of the Three Feudatories. Hou Juncheng transmigrates to the Qing dynasty on the eve of the revolt. Chinese history has veered onto a dark pa 5kReads9.1Score49014d adds
32. 82 鬼 Genius Lawyer: I Persuaded Someone to Surrender, and They Sent Me a Banner? 鬼才律师：劝人自首还被送锦旗？ Zuo You Jiang Nan左柚姜楠Urban2.9M WordsOngoing The renowned lawyer Zhou Yun became the young lawyer Zhou Yun. Thanks to his godlike case-solving logic, netizens called him a legal genius. A married scumbag seduces a woman, then refuses to take responsibility when she gets pregnant. The police won't even do anything. What should she do? Have them turn themselves in for the joint crime of bigamy. The police will definitely take the case, and with a confession and a pregnancy, there's a good chance the charges will be dropped. A cook who has wo 131.4kReads9.3Score15k14d adds
33. 83 掌 Sand in the Palm 掌间砂 Three Wonders, Auspicious Gathering Pattern三奇嘉会格Modern Romance576k WordsCompleted [Elegant, handsome bureau director] VS [Landlady with hidden depths] [Second chance romance] [Each other’s first love] I could give up the whole world. You alone are the cinnabar mark in the palm of my hand. When he returned, he was no longer the young office director who had once written her an entire guide to the civil service exams. After years of rising steadily through the ranks, he had become a bureau director who helped bring peace and prosperity to the land. But an unexpected turn of e 1.5kReads9.2Score18814d adds

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    These politically-themed academic novels are all love stories between men and women working within the system. The office politics are quite realistic. However, the male and female leads are also very steadfast in their feelings for each other.

34. 84 顾 Mr. Gu's Adorable Little Wife 顾先生的小娇妻 Yi Xinqin一心钦Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted “Mom, what do you like about that old man?” Five-year-old Gu Jiang asked, his little brows furrowed and his eyes brimming with tears. “That’s your dad. How did he bully you this time?” Jiang Niannian picked Gu Jiang up, wiped away the tears at the corners of his eyes, and asked gently. “He, he won’t let me sleep with you. He’s so embarrassing!” “He, he even stole the flowers I picked for you. He said, he said…” Gu Jiang’s tears fell again as he pouted in grievance. “All right, all right, don’t c 646Reads8.1Score10214d adds
35. 85 雪 Snowfields and Seaside City: A Female Cadre from the Sanmen Has Her Springtime Too 雪域与海城：三门女干部也有春天 Three Wonders, Auspicious Gathering Pattern三奇嘉会格Modern Romance921k WordsCompleted Su Man was on top from the start, beginning her career as a deputy section chief, only to plummet to rock bottom at breakneck speed. Her new boss sent her to a grassroots office, where she got a harsh lesson in the art of human relationships. On her journey back from rock bottom, she had the ever-present strategist Luo Ziqing by her side, offering advice and teaching her how the official world operates. She also had Ji Zizhou, a highly skilled career mentor who protected her from the open and hi 15.9kReads9.4Score1.7k14d adds
36. 86 张 The Little Girl from Secretary Zhang's Family 张书记家的小姑娘 Warm Tangerine橘暖暖Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted After graduating from college at 24, Sang Ning chose to return to her hometown and take a job in the public sector. A year later, her employer sent her to a township government office for two years of support work. She became Secretary Zhang’s subordinate, and eventually, Secretary Zhang became part of her family. At 32, Zhang Yizheng was a veteran and the head of the township government. One day, a young woman joined the office. She was young, capable, and full of personality. For the first ti 17.7kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds
37. 87 重 Reborn in 1975: From the Start, I Tore Up the Order to Return to the City 重生1975：开局撕毁回城调令 Great Cangyue大沧月Urban4.0M WordsCompleted Zhou Yang, an unrivaled patriot who devoted his whole life to his country, was reborn and returned to the remote mountain village where he had been sent down to work in 1975! Looking at the transfer order in his hand, this time he didn't hesitate. He tore it to shreds! In his previous life, he'd been blinded by greed and abandoned his wife and daughter to return to the city, watching helplessly as Li Youwei and her daughter met tragic deaths. Reborn, all Zhou Yang wanted was a warm home with his 163.2kReads9.5Score18.2k14d adds

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    The protagonist is a literature PhD who transmigrates to the chaotic Eastern Jin Dynasty. He uses his literary knowledge to impersonate a noble young master and become a hidden villager among werewolves.

38. 88 我 I Have the Ultimate Connections. How Dare You Bully Me? 我顶级背景，你们还敢欺负我？ Cheer Up, Little Fox开心点小狐狸Urban1.3M WordsCompleted My father, Lin Weiguo. A border defense hero in the army, posthumously awarded the First-Class Medal of Merit. My mother, Su Qing. A respiratory medicine specialist and one of the first members of the medical teams sent to Hubei, posthumously honored as a national hero in the fight against the pandemic. My older brother, Lin Feng. An anti-drug hero, posthumously honored as a First-Class Role Model. With a family like mine, you dare to bully me? Don't you take me, a transmigrator, seriously? You 17.3kReads8.3Score3.6k14d adds

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    Legal fields

39. 89 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban636k WordsOngoing My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature? 12.9kReads7.6Score1.1k14d adds

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    Selected Novels on Official Careers

40. 90 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Historical728k 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 4.8kReads8.8Score19514d adds

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    This book is good.

41. 91 重 Reborn in 1993: A Political Career in the Name of the People 重生93：名义仕途 I'm a Househusband家庭妇男我Male-Channel Fanfiction165k WordsOngoing Li Zheng is reborn. In ten years, he rises from deputy section chief to department-level official. First there’s Silly Zhu, then Qi Tongwei and Gao Yuliang, followed later by Gao Qiqiang. Only then does Li Zheng realize that this is a crossover world combining In the Name of the People, The Courtyard, and The Knockout. 5Reads6.6Score—14d adds
42. 92 放 I Gave Up the Pinnacle of Business to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 放弃商巅的我登上权巅 Writing Novels Without a Care忘我写小说Urban579k WordsOngoing In the study of the Zhu family's villa, Zhu Wanli slams the table and roars, “If you don't pass the exam, you'd better come back and inherit the family business!” Hugging a stack of review materials a meter high, Zhu Feng coolly shoots back, “Grandpa, have you heard the saying, ‘The first thing you do after passing the exam is strike down the one you love’?” “If I pass, the first thing I'll offer up to the heavens is our family's nouveau riche image.” On exam day, he's stunned to find that the e 521Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's super good-looking, look!

43. 93 官 The Road to Power: The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官道：权力巅峰 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban219k WordsCompleted Peng Zijuan’s Notes on Climbing the Career Ladder Peng Zijuan was an ordinary female official who had hoped to lead a quiet life. But her husband, Wu Dashan, chose a rich woman over her and divorced her. Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. Why are you always thinking about becoming an official?” Peng Zijuan replied, “That’s right. I want to become an official!” Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. You should stay home and take care of the kids. Stop thinking about becoming an official all the time!” Pe 1.8kReads6.7Score12914d adds

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    It was exhilarating and very entertaining.

44. 94 重 Back on the Political Career Path 重走政途 The Cat Who Meows Too Much乱喵的猫Urban2.3M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 342Reads6.8Score18914d adds

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    A highly realistic and excellent portrayal of officialdom! The protagonist serves as an official in two lifetimes, thoroughly understanding the logic of promotion, the nuances of interpersonal relationships, and the power struggles within the system. There are no idiotic villains or unbelievable promotions; every advancement is foreshadowed, involves trade-offs, and involves strategic maneuvering. Watch as a seasoned official who once fell into the abyss navigates the rules with integrity, demonstrating both shrewdness and a strong moral compass!

45. 95 我EN I Exchange Black Technology by Crushing the School Bully 我靠打爆学霸兑换黑科技 Meat-Eating Panda吃肉的熊猫Urban4.6M WordsCompleted [Academic Prodigy + Black Technology + Technology to Strengthen the Nation + War and Terror Bureau] High school student Song He gets the Academic Grudge System. As long as he can make top students lose their composure, he can exchange their resentment for all kinds of black technology. So Song He keeps driving the top students over the edge: “You snatch first place in the grade, and every other top student drops in the rankings. Resentment +10,000!” “You receive a special research allowance for 55kReads9.3Score6.3k14d adds
46. 96 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 85Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Power struggles, for the country, for the people, and for oneself.

47. 97 清 A Junior Banner Soldier in the Late Qing 清末小旗兵 Hai Ling海凌Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Transmigrating to the late Qing was bad enough. To make matters worse, I became a soldier in the Eight Banners! Fu Ning thought he'd reached the end of the road, but since he was here, he might as well leave something behind. This is the story of a university student in an obscure field struggling to survive in a time of chaos, and of an ordinary person striving to change things in that era. 12.1kReads8.7Score92614d adds

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    No system, no cheat codes, a hellish transmigration start 🌪️—The protagonist stirs up the political winds of the Southern Dynasty with his brains, going from a beggar to sleeping in the emperor's bed 👑! Outwitting powerful clans and beheading famous princes, lightly whipping imperial edicts and adding fragrance to the ladies' sleeves 🌙~The ancient Chinese writing style cuts through the intrigue and scheming battlefield, and every chapter slaps the face of the usual feel-good novel tropes 🤯!

48. 98 穿 Transmigrating into a Spy War: My Codename Is God of Wealth 穿越谍战，我的代号是财神 A Thousand Stars Like Fire千星如火Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Espionage + Political Intrigue + Undercover Agent + Supply Trading + The Ultimate Power Fantasy = A Must-Read] Chen Yang, a disposable agent from the Fuxing Society's military training brigade, is ordered to infiltrate Shanghai and gather intelligence. By chance, he gets into a collaborationist Japanese agency and is put in charge of transportation. To better conceal his identity, Chen Yang puts the art of trading money and sex, perfected in a later era, to good use. He conspires with logist 2.3kReads9.3Score28114d adds
49. 99 年 Only Eight Years Old, He Is Rushed Into Taking the Throne! 年方八岁，被仓促拉出登基称帝！ At Ease at the Edge of the World天涯逍遥Historical2.9M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the imperial family of the Yu Dynasty, Chu Ling found himself a son born to a concubine, without power or influence, and with a weak maternal clan. It seemed his best option was to become an idle prince, surrounded by beautiful women, frequenting pleasure quarters and indulging in wine and song. But the new emperor died suddenly less than a year after ascending the throne, and fate played a cruel joke on Chu Ling, forcing him down an entirely new path! 12.6kReads8.6Score92814d adds
50. 100 我 Lying Flat and Slacking Off in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐躺平摆烂 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Tan transmigrated into the body of Li Longji's grandson. Kept under close watch, he had no choice but to act like a spoiled, reckless wastrel so no one would suspect a thing. When the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, Li Tan used the prestige he had earned defending Tong Pass to enter Chang'an and force Li Longji to appoint him Supreme Commander of the Imperial Guard. Thus began the Tang dynasty's game of power. A scheming and ruthless emperor followed the same path as Li Shimin and ascended the 11.1kReads8.8Score78514d adds

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