Looking for Novels About Carefully Building Your Own Power and Then Conquering the Realm 求那种步步为营建立自己势力然后夺取天下的书

1. 1 三 Three Kingdoms: The Son of Heaven? The Strongest Army Wins! 三国：天子？兵强马壮者为之！ Jun Zuimengxin君醉梦心Historical3.4M WordsOngoing [Martial warrior] [Feel-good read] [No System] [Commoner origins] [Warlord] [Overbearing] [General Who Shakes the Heavens] At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, the imperial court was corrupt, eunuchs and imperial in-laws fought endlessly, and powerful local clans and wealthy families seized land. The rich owned fields stretching to the horizon, while the poor had nowhere to plant a foot. Commoners had no way to serve their country. Starving and desperate, they had only one choice: take up a bl 28.2kReads8.6Score1.9kShelves

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   Iron-blooded Ming Dynasty writer even consulted local chronicles when writing novels; he read other things just for fun.

2. 2 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Pull Liu Bei's Wife from a Well to Avenge Her 三国：开局井里捞出刘备老婆复仇 Born of Destiny缘起而生Historical571k WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Han Dynasty. After Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Quan, and Zhuge Liang frame him, he finally understands one thing: putting on airs at work may feel good for a while, but it never ends well. Luckily, Heaven gives him one last chance to start over. Since he has never known peace, he changes his name to Ping An, meaning “peace,” and takes Zhongyi, meaning “loyal and righteous,” as his courtesy name, to mock the scheming and treachery of this chaotic age. His thrilling da 2kReads8.1Score196Shelves
3. 3 铁 Ironblooded Late Ming 铁血残明 Ke Shanmeng柯山梦Historical2.5M WordsOngoing In the late Ming dynasty, Spain and Japan gradually restricted the outflow of silver, reversing the capital inflow that the Ming had enjoyed since the early sixteenth century. The commercial and smallholder economies that coexisted under the Ming were both hit by deflation. Combined with the effects of the Little Ice Age, one domino after another fell, plunging the realm into chaos. In the eleventh month of the sixth year of the Chongzhen reign, the roving rebels crossed the river south of Mianc 103.6kReads9.4Score10.8kShelves
4. 4 穿 I Transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms as Li Jue’s Son 穿越三国之我是李傕之子 So the Ties Have Run Their Course原来缘尽啊Historical420k WordsCompleted [Late Han and Three Kingdoms + transmigration + no System + lighthearted comedy + wish fulfillment] Before you stands the Northern Hemisphere's most outstanding figure, the man calling the shots in the Han Empire, the mightiest carbon-based life-form of the second century. The Lord of Beidi, blessed with the bearing of a dragon and phoenix and the countenance of the sun and moon, upright and incorruptible, honorable and principled, pure of character. Li, Chancellor of the Han Empire, who may ent 5.4kReads8.6Score212Shelves
5. 5 白 The White-Robed Emperor 白衣天子 East Has Fusu东有扶苏Historical3.4M WordsOngoing (No System + One Female Lead + Political Scheming and Conquest + Surviving in Troubled Times + Building a Following) “You want to know who I am? Sit down, have some tea, and let me spin you a tale.” In the eyes of the refugees, I'm a living bodhisattva who barely belongs in this world, giving them food and shelter. In the eyes of the noble clans, I'm a mad dog in human skin, mild-mannered most days but ready to wipe out entire households when I make a move. In the histories, I'm the gravedigger 180.4kReads9.0Score20.3kShelves

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   An alternate history story, with delicate writing and a captivating plot.

6. 6 边 Borderland Veteran: I Pick Up a Fallen Empress from the Start 边关悍卒：开局捡个亡国女帝 I Unleash the Hundred Blossoms我开百花杀Historical1.9M WordsOngoing (The comic adaptation, The Lonely City Shines Across Mountains and Rivers, is now available. Please check it out.) More than a decade after the Yu Dynasty was founded, aristocratic clans dominate the court and govern through civil rule. The border troops go unpaid year after year, and their lives are worth less than grass. Shen Lie was an elite soldier in his previous life. After transmigrating, he becomes a dull-witted frontier soldier whom everyone can bully at Heihe Fort, the foremost outpost 74.1kReads8.6Score6.2kShelves

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   Don't scroll past if you're looking for a good read! This wildly popular historical romance novel, "A Fierce Soldier on the Frontier Picks Up a Fallen Empress at the Start," is an absolute must-read—a top-tier, action-packed read you won't want to put down! It's high-energy from beginning to end, packed with action, political intrigue, sweet romance, and a classic underdog story. You won't be able to stop reading once you start! In a chaotic world, the frontier is engulfed in war. The once unified dynasty has crumbled, barbarian cavalry tramples the land, people are displaced, and soldiers shed their blood on the battlefield. The protagonist is an unassuming soldier on the frontier, without a prestigious family background or immense power. All he possesses is unwavering courage and an indomitable spirit. Struggling to survive amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood, he only wants to protect his isolated city and live. Who would have thought that a routine battlefield patrol would lead him to rescue a wounded and wretched empress of a fallen kingdom! Once a powerful and incomparably noble empress, she lost her kingdom and family, becoming a prisoner vulnerable to all, enduring humiliation and barely clinging to life, a fragile drifter in a chaotic world. Two people from completely different backgrounds unexpectedly meet on the frontier, their fates becoming inextricably intertwined! No melodramatic clichés, no overly sentimental characters; the male protagonist is decisive, ruthless, and merciless. From this moment on, he is no longer a lowly soldier at the mercy of others, but a war god in a chaotic world, protecting the empress and sweeping away all enemies! Faced with the barbarian army's relentless siege, he single-handedly raided the enemy camp at night, beheading their general and disrupting their ranks. Facing the court's ruthless pursuit of traitors, he proceeded cautiously, using their strength against them to uncover the mastermind. Amidst internal and external troubles plaguing his empire, he single-handedly stabilized the border defenses, rallied his remaining troops, and rose step by step from a lowly border soldier to a renowned general who commands respect throughout the land! The Empress is no weakling; she is patient, intelligent, and compassionate, possessing the heart of a ruler despite her dire circumstances. She understands politics and is adept at judging character, silently supporting the male lead, analyzing the situation and stabilizing the hearts of the people. In this chaotic world, they rely on each other, mutually committed, without melodramatic misunderstandings, only the deep affection of fighting side-by-side. Beneath the battlefield's fierce power lies tenderness, and amidst the turmoil of war, their mutual protection shines through – a truly heartwarming story! What makes this book truly exceptional is its dense array of thrilling moments and explosive pacing! From defending the border to sweeping across the northern frontier, from annihilating rebels to vying for supremacy, the protagonist's journey is a meteoric rise, a relentless climb to power, accumulating military achievements and wielding immense influence. Every battle is exhilarating, every political maneuver captivating. Watching him rise from humble beginnings to lead a fallen empress in a journey of defying fate and reclaiming the kingdom is incredibly satisfying! There are no superfluous subplots or idiotic supporting characters; the entire story revolves around battlefield conquest, political maneuvering for national restoration, and romance amidst chaos. It offers both the heroic spirit of war and the tender emotions of loyalty and devotion between emperor and soldiers, seamlessly blending national duty with personal love. The plot twists and turns, creating a series of climaxes that make it increasingly exciting and addictive as you read on! In a chaotic world, a valiant soldier wields his sword to protect the emperor, while the empress, with her unwavering resolve, secures her rule. Witness how a lowly border soldier, accompanied by an empress of a fallen kingdom, defeats barbarians, quells internal strife, restores order, and reshapes the vast land, writing an epic tale of defying fate and achieving victory! Whether you're a fan of battlefield novels, a loyal follower of political intrigue stories, or a reader who prefers sweet romance amidst chaos, this novel will perfectly cater to your tastes, so you don't have to worry about disappointing it! The plot is thrilling, the characters are top-notch, and the experience is incredibly satisfying. You won't regret reading it; you'll truly regret missing it.

7. 7 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14kReads8.3Score890Shelves

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   The intricate calculations of human nature are so well-written that every step is breathtaking.

8. 8 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am the True Imperial Uncle, Reviving the Han Dynasty for Three Generations 三国：我，真皇叔，三兴大汉 No Mortal Delicacies不吃烟火Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Warring for supremacy] [The real imperial uncle] [System] Do all dynasties perish because they grow weak, while the Han alone falls because it is strong? After four hundred years, beacons of war burn across the land. Everything lies in ruin, and the people wail in misery. Thirteen provinces are strewn with bones, so numerous that even the fertile fields beside the roads cannot contain them. Some maneuver through the world of politics, while others roam as heroes wi 42.5kReads9.3Score3kShelves

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   🍂🍂This book is so enjoyable to read! It must be the highest-rated historical fantasy novel on the internet. The writing is excellent, very exciting, and the description of the chaotic Three Kingdoms period is exquisite. The protagonist has a strong moral compass and high combat skills. It's really so satisfying to read.

9. 9 清 Poor Mountain, Great Qing: Unite All the Realm's Strength to Build a Nation 清穿穷山：聚普天之力造山河 Yan Junyuan燕竣渊Historical234k WordsOngoing In the early years of the Qianlong reign, the impoverished mountains of southern Sichuan are ravaged by feuds between locals and outsiders, oppressive corvee labor, and crushing taxes. The people can barely breathe. The Yang family of Yangjia Village has lived in poverty for generations, at the mercy of anyone who chooses to bully them. Now, old enemies and the court's labor levies threaten to wipe them out completely! Yang Zhenhong's two souls reunite. After transmigrating to a desperate mount 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   One step at a time, each step taken with a solid foundation.

10. 10 荒 Hunter in a Year of Famine: I Stockpile Grain and Become King by Killing a Tyrant 荒年猎户：从杀恶霸开始屯粮称王 At First, I Didn't Understand the Meaning of the Book初读不知书中意Historical244k WordsCompleted Hunter + farming + conquest + stockpile grain and bide your time before claiming the throne After transmigrating into a year of famine, Su An had barely opened his eyes when his own father nearly killed him. His dad thought he was possessed by a ghost! “Since I’m here, I’d better survive first!” A bully killed his original body to take the village beauty? He raised a crossbow to the bully’s forehead, and the man didn’t dare make another peep. Freezing in the bitter night? He spent the night repa 715Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    Take it one step at a time and build up your own power.

11. 11 1 In 1742, I Topple the Qianlong Dynasty 1742干翻乾隆王朝 Yan Junyuan燕竣渊Historical764k WordsCompleted Yang Dong, a modern-day hotshot, unexpectedly dies of sudden cardiac arrest. When he opens his eyes, he has become Yang Guidong, the six-year-old youngest son of the Yang family in Yangjia Village during the Qianlong era. He’s beaten half to death by a local bully as soon as he transmigrates, but luckily, he awakens the All-Things Mall! Food, medicine, divine weapons, martial arts, modern knowledge... Anything can be exchanged! His grandfather is a reclusive miracle-working doctor, his nine uncl 753Reads8.7Score—Shelves
12. 12 乱 A Million Armored Men in Troubled Times, and You Call Them Beggars Scrounging for Food? 乱世带甲百万，你说是流民乞食 At First, I Didn't Understand the Meaning of the Book初读不知书中意Historical162k WordsCompleted [War + passion + history + anti-cliché + no System] Qin Tian, a university graduate, transmigrates into a vagrant in a land torn apart by war. From the start, he’s fighting a wild dog over half a piece of bread. No System, no golden finger, and he can’t even understand what people are saying! Bandits want to sell him, soldiers want to arrest him, and the city is full of starving corpses and danger at every turn. While others endure humiliation, he grabs a shard of pottery and fights back; while 89Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 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. 17.2kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves
14. 14 我 I Pretended to Be a Fool During the Famine and Became a Marquis 我在灾荒年装傻成侯爷 Bookworm Eleven书虫十一Historical2.4M WordsCompleted (Easygoing Hunting + Thrilling Power Fantasy + Ancient-Era Conquest) Chen Wuji wakes up to find that he has transmigrated into the body of a poor hunter during an ancient-era famine. The young hunter lost both his parents and owns nothing but four bare walls. It is only thanks to his sister-in-law's care that he has managed to survive. Facing this disastrous start, Chen Wuji draws on modern knowledge to stockpile grain and fill his storehouse with meat, living freely as he competes for dominion 28.5kReads8.3Score3kShelves
15. 15 乱 Chaos and Famine: My Daily Divinations Fill My Storehouse with Food and Meat! 乱世荒年：我每日一卦粮肉满仓！ Rising From the Abyss风起于渊Historical2.0M WordsOngoing Hunter + farming + stockpiling grain before making a move + rebellion and conquest + ten kingdoms, countless beauties [Current fate star: Mountain dweller] [Today's fortune: Blessings and misfortune intertwined] [Great fortune: At the northern foothills of Second Black Mountain, a deer has died of old age in the mountains. Go there to claim its entire hide and carcass.] [Fair: At the foot of Little Black Mountain, a pheasant is caught in the brambles. Hurry over and you might find something extr 294.9kReads8.3Score23.9kShelves
16. 16 我 I’m a Ming Imperial Clansman, Not a Bandit 我，大明宗室，不想当流贼 Pink Cape粉嫩的海角Historical1.2M WordsOngoing In the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, the splendor of “the Great Ming, whose dominion encompassed the seas and lands, surpassing the Three Dynasties and eclipsing Han and Tang, whose subjects filled all beneath the heavens...” had quietly faded away. The realm was in turmoil and the great edifice on the verge of collapse. Barbarians ran rampant, rebels wreaked havoc, natural and man-made disasters abounded, and the starving dead lay everywhere. Amidst the smoke of war that now blanketed the land, 39.7kReads8.7Score3.2kShelves

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    Its power grew from nothing to something, and gradually developed.

17. 17 一 One Essay on Young China, and I’m Forced to Rebel 一篇少年华夏说，我被迫造反 Xinghan Xuanyu星汉玄羽Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Liu Wu shouted from the podium: “Great Qian is weak and declining. Today, things have reached the point of no return.” “The imperial clan and the nobles and officials cling to outdated ways, covering up the truth with empty appearances.” “Proud Huaxia is scorned by the nations and looked down upon by foreign peoples.” “We scholars have studied the books of the sages so hard. How can we not do everything in our power to turn the tide and restore the Han?” One scholar said, “Liu Wu, are you trying 3.9kReads8.6Score248Shelves
18. 18 穿 Transmigrating as Liu Xie: Restoring the Han Dynasty 穿越刘协：匡扶汉室 The Last Little Ninja终末小忍者Historical255k WordsOngoing Transmigrating as Liu Xie, I will restore the Han Dynasty. A college student transmigrates to the late Han Dynasty with a System. Seizing his chance amid a palace coup, he rides the tide to power. He works with Empress Dowager He to ensure harmony in the imperial family. He exchanges ideas with Cai Wenji and delves into the culture of the Han Dynasty. He meets Diao Chan and savors the elegance of Luoyang. He takes in the sights and pleasures of Yong and Liang with Dong Bai. He experiences the sn 72Reads8.4Score—Shelves
19. 19 乱 A Lone Woman in Troubled Times, Plotting an Age of Prosperity 乱世孤女，谋千古盛世 Lingering Fragrance and Faded Powder旧香残粉Ancient Romance2.2M WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + No CP + Empress + Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + War + Power Struggles in a Chaotic Era + Nation-Building and Farming + No Spatial Storage or System + Slow-Burn Growth + Epic Length] Yun Huaijin suddenly became a "corpse" in a world torn apart by chaos. She crawled out of a pile of bodies, with only a child on the verge of starving to death beside her. In this world, nobles lived in drunken indulgence, powerful clans monopolized knowledge, bandits slaughtered withou 27.4kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book. It has no special space, no system, no power, no background, and the team is built entirely by the author himself. There are no women disguised as men or those in power behind the scenes. It's just as good as any book with a score of 9 or higher.

20. 20 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 5kReads9.1Score492Shelves

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    These three are absolutely gorgeous, I'm not kidding!

21. 21 晋 Mountains and Rivers Stained with Jin Blood 晋血山河 Eagle with Wings Outstretched鹰隼展翅Historical1.9M WordsOngoing In the fourth year of Yongjia, the military strength of the Western Jin had been exhausted by sixteen years of brutal civil war. Taking advantage of the moment, the surrounding tribes rose up: Liu Yuan, Liu Cong, Shi Le, Wang Mi... Countless warlords of the troubled age laughed wildly as barbarian cavalry swept across the Central Plains like a whirlwind. An age of utter darkness was about to begin. The Han population in the north fell by two-thirds, and the Han people entered their first great e 3.4kReads8.9Score245Shelves
22. 22 臣 I Was Born a Commoner, So Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 臣本布衣，为何逼我称帝？ Jiangnan Scenery江南山水Historical3.6M WordsCompleted On the day he transmigrates, he gets three shocks in a row: he has an engagement, his fiancée isn’t pretty, and all six of his brothers-in-law are bandits. “How can you call them bandits? They’re the six mighty generals who followed me in founding the empire and ascending the throne!” 23.7kReads8.6Score2.3kShelves
23. 23 从 From Jade Cutter to Lord of Jadeite 从也木西到翡翠之主 Water in the Fish in the Water水中鱼中水Urban1.6M WordsCompleted A rising young star on the verge of becoming a second-tier celebrity is ambushed. At death's door, he unexpectedly gains an incredible supernatural ability and a mysterious space. Starting out as a rough laborer in a jade mining district, he enters the stone gambling business, turns his fate 7.5kReads8.3Score901Shelves

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    Jade gambling, a power struggle in northern Myanmar, and a multi-female protagonist novel with highly artistic elements.

24. 24 戚 Heir to the Qi Family: Carving Out a Han Realm from Liaodong 戚家传人：从辽东砍出汉家天下 Strong Liquor洌酒Historical1.0M WordsOngoing [No System + Traditional Historical Transmigration + No Golden Finger] The western Qin lands beneath Ye are vast and mournful. When will the barbarian dust cease its southward advance? Who will drive a thousand herds of horses across Qinghai, to drink from the Yellow River’s endless waters? The stars shift above the command post, overlooking the tiger’s lair; the sword follows the imperial envoy from the dragon tower. May a feather fan rout the arrogant foes, and swift cavalry ease the Son of He 857Reads7.1Score100Shelves

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    With over 15,000 hours of recommendations, check this out if you're looking for something to read.

25. 25 铁 The Iron Hoof's Lament 铁蹄哀明 How Could the Mountain Moon Know My Heart?山月怎知心事Historical2.3M WordsOngoing [Hunted by the Tartars from the start, later I hunt them down] Han Lin transmigrates to the dying days of the Ming Dynasty, just as the Battle of Ningyuan takes place. Captured and made a booi, he spends six months building up his strength before leading a group of fellow booi in rebellion! But by a twist of fate, he ends up killing the chieftain and embarking on a completely different life. Nurhaci: “Who was the one who made him a booi in the first place?!” Hong Taiji: “Han Lin, you've brought 9.1kReads8.6Score737Shelves
26. 26 我 After Reaching Max Level in the Wasteland, I Transmigrated to a Famine Year and Became Empress 我在废土满级后，穿越荒年当女帝 Zhuye竹野Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted A satisfying infrastructure-building power fantasy, not a matriarchal-world story. Ruan Xiang, ruler of the largest base in the wasteland, transmigrated into one of the refugees fleeing famine in ancient times. Finding water, irrigating fields, building filtration ponds, making bricks and building kilns, teaching people to read, pressing oil… To survive better, Ruan Xiang gathered every worker she could. Until she discovered that the imperial court was growing weak, the ministers were afraid 9.9kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    I haven't finished reading this book yet, but it's a very good ensemble novel. The only downside is the slow update speed.

27. 27 在 Becoming a War Profiteer in the World of the Chu-Han Contention 在楚汉争霸的世界当战争贩子 Seven Treasures Above the Moon月上七宝Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Late Qin dynasty + No System + Starting from scratch + Ensemble cast + War + Farming] Also known as The Late Qin Dynasty: The Road to Revolution Begins with a Defeated Soldier from Julu Zhang Wen, an outdoors survival video enthusiast, transmigrates into the body of a defeated Qin soldier on the Julu battlefield at the end of the Qin dynasty. Facing a future in which he will soon be buried alive, he relies on the wilderness survival skills he picked up as a hobby in his previous life and leads 5.5kReads8.2Score493Shelves
28. 28 明 Late Ming: I Cleave Chongzhen with My Blade 明末：刀劈崇祯 Admiral Cao Jiang提督操江Historical755k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Tianqi era of the Ming dynasty, a transmigrator born into a family of loyal ministers rises amid chaos and turns the tide when all seems lost. Then he personally brings down this rotten dynasty, corrupt to its very roots. 508Reads8.0Score—Shelves
29. 29 明 Late Ming: For All the People of the Realm 明末：为了天下万民 Mister Donglin东林先生Historical1.0M WordsOngoing [Late Ming + Farming + Ensemble Cast + Chongzhen + Rebellion + Business + No System] In the eighth year of the Chongzhen reign, Zhou Huaimin transmigrates to Zhoujiagou, Gong County, Henan. Drought and locust plagues ravage the land, refugees are everywhere, rebel bands pass through, and bandits are as thick as weeds. To protect their homes and their people, the protagonist organizes a peasant association. He leads the villagers in a desperate struggle to survive between rival factions and natur 1.7kReads8.7Score163Shelves
30. 30 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 25.8kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves

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    Historical fiction + alternate history + farming + hunting + power struggles – this book is worth reading! "Want a wife? The government will assign one, and it'll even be tax-deductible!" A poor hunter casually agreed, and unexpectedly, he received a beautiful and wealthy bride. With no surplus food, he braved the snow to hunt deep in the mountains to ensure his wife's survival. With the help of his hunting dogs, he had a bountiful hunt, but on his return journey, a snow leopard blocked his path. This thrilling yet sweet farming life...

31. 31 唐 A Soldier's Journey at the End of the Tang Dynasty 唐末从军行 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The Tang dynasty was at the height of its glory, yet its political failings could only be reversed by a hero of the ages. As the saying goes, rise and fall are governed by fate, and after reaching its peak, prosperity must decline. After three hundred years of glory and turmoil, the magnificent Tang dynasty finally crumbled. That year, Chen Congjin arrived in this world. He would bring this chaotic era to an end. 128.5kReads9.0Score13kShelves

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    Start as a junior officer and seize every opportunity to advance.

32. 32 哥 Big Brother Goes to Cultivate Immortality, Little Brother Comes to Farm 哥去修仙，种田弟来 Book Silkworm书蚕虫Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing [No System] [No Items] [Farming] [Management] [Science + Metaphysics] After transmigrating to the cultivation world, with no System and no wise old mentor, he has to flee for his life from the start... While others are still fighting to the death over half a tattered manual or killing for a few cultivation supplies, Chen Fei glances at the data from the Spirit Realm: 80,000+ Yellow-tier techniques collected, 5,000+ Black-tier techniques, Earth-tier... The traditional path to immortality: Kill → 5.9kReads7.5Score382Shelves

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    Starting by rescuing a border army, clearing land and gathering refugees, he leverages his population advantage and modern thinking to build his own power. A completely new setting, unique to Tomato! Promoting Chinese in another world! Earning spirit stones with internet thinking, no need to fight desperately. Nearly 700 chapters and still stuck in the newbie village, all talk and no action. Transforming communication talismans into rune phones and a cultivation internet, using the internet to gather independent cultivators and promote free cultivation techniques, self-testing of spiritual roots, and knowledge sharing in the cultivation world. Building workshops, establishing markets, constructing a commercial empire, and transforming the border town into a cultivation holy land...

33. 33 大 Ming Dynasty: The Impostor Prince Who Saved the Empire 大明，冒牌皇子挽天倾 Yifan Shi一凡石Historical2.0M WordsOngoing On the eve of the Ming Dynasty’s fall, the Qing already controls most of the realm. After transmigrating, he awakens to find himself mistaken for a dead substitute for one of the Chongzhen Emperor’s surviving descendants. The vast realm lies in ruins, and the heroes within its borders have all fallen. The Qing army’s unification of the realm seems all but certain. But circumstances are ever-changing. When the order to shave their heads and adopt Qing hairstyles tears apart the Han people’s tradi 130.2kReads9.0Score14.4kShelves

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    Top-notch, highly recommended!

34. 34 大 The Marquis Who Guards the North of Great Qin 大秦镇北侯 Qiu Mohan秋莫寒Historical4.8M WordsOngoing [Alternate history]+ [Political intrigue and power struggles]+ [Passionate jianghu] The jianghu is a blazing furnace, while the imperial court is a battlefield of sinister schemes! Eighteen years ago, Marquis of Zhenbei Ye Zhao died in battle at Huoxie Ridge. Eighteen years later, Ye Qianchen drenched Chang’an in blood! He set out from the northern frontier, roaming far and wide through hardship! Ordered to enter Chang’an, he stirred up a storm of intrigue. Taking his sword into the jianghu, he 24.1kReads8.6Score1.8kShelves

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    I searched for a long time, and this story has a tight plot, a clear structure, and seems pretty good.

35. 35 穿 I Transmigrated as the German Emperor: I'll Restore Germany to Glory! 穿越德皇：我重振德意志！ Spring Field Meow春田喵Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Zhao Zheng, a PhD in history, wakes up to find that he has taken over the body of Wilhelm II, Germany’s last emperor, in 1918! He has only two days before his abdication! Berlin is in turmoil, mutinous sailors seize power, and the Entente powers mass their troops at the border. The once-glorious Second Reich is on the brink of collapse! But armed with a century of historical knowledge, Zhao Zheng refuses to repeat the tragedy! He kicks the arrogant powerbroker Ludendorff aside and seizes iron-fi 43.1kReads8.0Score4kShelves

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    Transmigrating to the time of the German Emperor, he meticulously plans and builds his own power base, eventually unifying Europe and America.

36. 36 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 113.6kReads9.1Score10.6kShelves

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    Prince Yang Yu of Zhenbei, you have expanded the territory of the Great Sui Dynasty and established unparalleled achievements. Now, I bestow upon you the Third Princess Chen Ruyan in marriage. I hope you will not become arrogant because of your merits. What is this Third Princess Chen Ruyan, renowned throughout the land, skilled in both literature and martial arts, and possessing unparalleled beauty?

37. 37 玄 Xuanhuan: A Slight Effort, and I’ve Reached the Mortal World’s Limit 玄幻：略微出手，已是人间极限 Strange Path, First Light陌道初阳Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Jiang Xuan was reborn in another world and began building his own power from childhood. Once grown, he swept all before him! To end the darkness, he rose from a hidden Divine Lord to the Emperor of the Sacred Domain, and then to the Supreme Emperor! Here, powerful factions vie for supremacy, shadows stretch across eras, and ancient gods return... The ultimate contest begins, all living beings wail, and when darkness descends, he raises his halberd to hold up the collapsing heavens! 463Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is born as an infant and cultivates his own power from a young age, strategizing to conquer the world.

38. 38 大 Great Tang: The Rebellious Son Betrays His Country 大唐：逆子叛国 Carefree Peddler逍遥货郎哥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted He turns Li Er into a tool to conquer new territories on his behalf, then helps enthrone a Byzantine empress, only to plot to take her country. Li Ke, the third prince of the Tang Dynasty, is shunned by his brothers, while the ministers keep their distance to avoid getting involved. Li Ke leaves the empire’s borders and, through cautious growth and steadily swallowing up territory, carves out a realm of his own. Before long, a powerful nation quietly appears on the Tang Dynasty’s northern fronti 6.3kReads8.5Score365Shelves

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    What a coincidence, that's it! Forced to flee, established a country abroad, and then turned around and overthrow it!

39. 39 壶 Hu Xiaotian 壶笑天 Mutual Love郎情妾意Historical489k WordsCompleted Yang Yu dies alongside drug lords at the border and transmigrates to the Sui dynasty, into the body of the useless heir of the Prince of Zhenbei! He wants to be an idle young lord, but there are always petty troublemakers pushing him to grow stronger! Breaking off an engagement? Fine, but I’m the one breaking off my engagement to you, Liu Wanqing! From a useless young lord to taking command of 200,000 Zhenbei troops, inventing all sorts of things from the twenty-first century, and opening a brot 113Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 悍 Rugged Soldier! From Conscription to Conquering the Central Plains 悍卒！从壮丁开始逐鹿中原 Da Long Xiong A大垄兄啊Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [Red Fruit Search: Embers Across the Nine Provinces, animated and short dramas! Now translated overseas and available on all major international platforms!] [A print edition has been signed, so read on with confidence] [Rousing warfare] [Intricate power struggles] [Decisive and ruthless] [Ensemble cast competing for supremacy] Transmigration isn't an everyday occurrence. It's one deadly step after another. Brewing liquor, making ice, refining salt: these profitable businesses are all tied to pol 214.6kReads8.5Score9.6kShelves
41. 41 七 Legends of the Seven Realms 七界传说 Dreams Leave No Trace心梦无痕Eastern Fantasy11.6M WordsCompleted The complete Seven Realms, including the full prequel. For a thousand years, the cultivation world has passed down the legend of the Five Sects, Six Academies, and Seven Realms. Lu Yun was born with a physical defect. On his defiant path to greatness, he finds several unforgettable loves and friendships and suffers one hardship after another. But how will it all end? Immortals, Buddhas, Daoists, demons, monsters, and beasts all gather. Good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and wickedness: who c 15.3kReads8.6Score699Shelves
42. 42 救 Help! This Lousy System Is Making Me Found a Sect! 救命！这破系统让我开宗立派！ The Crying of Xiao Xiao萧萧之鸣Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world as a sickly man, the male lead triggers a System: if he fails to save twenty people within three years, he’ll die of his illness. He sets off on a journey to save people, meeting one lovely confidante after another along the way. In the end, he’s forced to found a sect and finds his happy ending. (This is not a cultivation novel.) The premise is fairly fresh, leaving behind the traditional level-up-and-fight-monsters formula. The protagonist is frail at firs 35.1kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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    After the male protagonist transmigrates, he starts from scratch, recruiting talents one by one, conquering territories one by one, and finally seizing the world.

43. 43 神 With the Divine Ring in Hand, the World Is Mine 神戒在手，天下我有 Not a Mosquito不是蚊子Urban4.7M WordsCompleted With the divine ring in hand, the world is mine. Ever since Song Yan got his hands on a ring, his life changed beyond recognition. 1.3kReads8.8Score224Shelves
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 39.9kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves
45. 45 斩 The Mountain Village Hunter Who Slays Pythons and Binds Tigers Conquers the World 斩蟒缚虎山村猎户纵横天下 A Breeze Sweeps The Bright Moon一缕清风洗明月Rural Life674k WordsOngoing Make a fortune hunting! Train in martial arts and fight for supremacy! No female lead! Maybe there will be one later! The blade fell, and blood splattered. After transmigrating, nine-year-old Zhao Zhuangzhi killed a chicken with one stroke right in front of his uncles, making an example of it to warn them. They wanted to swallow his family’s property under the pretense of taking him in? Dream on. He was a thorn in their side. If they wanted to profit, they’d better think about the consequences f 1kReads6.0Score100Shelves

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    Step by step, he builds his own power! Looks like he's aiming to conquer the world! The protagonist isn't a saintly hero; he's cunning and ruthless! Very ruthless! Those who like overly idealistic characters should proceed with caution!

46. 46 大 Great Xia: I Became a Constable and Founded a Dynasty 大夏：我，捕快，建朝称帝 Yuzhu Pavilion玉竹轩Historical2.2M WordsCompleted (No System + Political Intrigue + Iron-Fisted Conquest + Mount & Blade + Faction Building + Traditional Alternate History) He transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking constable in a county town of the Great Xia dynasty. Starting from humble beginnings as a constable, he builds an army and expands his power. Amid the clash of swords and the thunder of warhorses, he earns distinction and rises through the ranks, advancing one careful step at a time. In the end, he carves out territory, claims 12.4kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves
47. 47 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. 20kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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    This is good.

48. 48 诡 Eerie: Others Choose Ugly Wives, but I Choose the Most Beautiful 诡异：别人选丑妻，我偏选最美的 Painting in Wind and Snow风雪之婳Mystery539k WordsOngoing My name is Si Ling, and I transmigrated. The good news: I was bound to a daily hint System. I knew I was set. The bad news: This world has a bizarre rule. Newcomers have to get married. If they don’t, they drop dead. The even worse news: The more beautiful the wife, the more dangerous she is. So the old-timers all agree: pick an ugly one. The uglier she is, the safer she’ll be, and the longer you’ll live. That was what I thought, too, until my System gave me three hints… So, with everyone 5.3kReads5.4Score355Shelves

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    Novels with multiple female protagonists...

49. 49 剑 Sword and Wine 剑酒 Cup of Snow杯雪Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy + no System + one heroine + slow burn + passionate adventure] In the Eastern Lands, a tavern waiter wears twin sabers at his waist and tempers his heart in the mortal world. In the Western Regions, a devoted monk carries a paintbrush, bringing flowers to the world. In the Southern Mountains, a Daoist wields peachwood, using talismans to subdue mountains and seas. In the northern lands, a monster carves a wooden staff, its dragon's roar shaking the Nine Heavens. And in the Ce 13.8kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    🔥🔥Book Summary: Refining the heart amidst the mortal world, seeking truth through the way of the sword. 🌿 He was once a scholar with books in his hand, now a chivalrous knight-errant carrying a long sword, roaming the martial world. A single sword strike, cold as frost, shakes the land; scholarly spirit, gentlemanly pride. 🌈🌈

50. 50 大 The Third Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty: Summoning Divine Lu Bu from the Start 大乾王朝三皇子，开局召唤神吕布 Riding the Tide with a Brush执笔弄潮Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsCompleted [System summoning + High Martial + dynastic contest for supremacy + heroes of Huaxia + jianghu factions + progression from dynasty to empire] Note: The story is a slow burn, but the protagonist won't suffer. He's a genius with exceptional talent. He won't summon people nonstop from the start, but as his forces grow, naturally he'll summon more later on. After dying, Li Chengze is reborn in the womb and arrives in a High Martial world teeming with powerful figures. He becomes the third prince of 25.3kReads7.4Score1.7kShelves

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