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. 101 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
2. 102 三 Three Kingdoms: The Han Dynasty Rises Again in Liangzhou 三国之大汉再起西凉 Mulin Shanbao霂霖山宝Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Power Struggles, Strategy, Development, Alternate History] From a down-and-out scholar to the King of Xiliang! The end of the Han dynasty, the Three Kingdoms era. Liu Mu, a poor young man from a declining branch of the Han imperial clan, earns his living writing letters for people on the street. He buys an official post, digs up ancient tombs to raise funds for his army, and builds a covert guard force. He recruits renowned strategists Li Ru, Jia Xu, Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu, and Chen Gong to manage 842Reads—Score—Shelves

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   At the end of the Han Dynasty, Liu Mu, a poor young man from a fallen Han imperial family who made a living writing letters on the street, bought official positions, seized military power, trained troops, excavated ancient tombs to raise funds for the army, formed a secret guard, recruited famous scholars such as Li Ru, Jia Xu, Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu, and Chen Gong to stabilize the internal affairs and plan military strategies, and recruited Ma Chao, Zhao Yun, Lü Bu, Xu Huang, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, and Zhang Xiu to train young soldiers into talents. He then launched campaigns against the Southern and Northern Xiongnu. The King of Xiliang led the Xiliang cavalry to sweep across the world in the former territory of the Qin Dynasty!

3. 103 先 Leading the Charge Like a Hegemon at the End of the Han, From the Start I Recruit the Genius Guo Jia and the Fierce Dian Wei 先登霸王踏汉末，开局收鬼才恶来 Wen Long纹龍Historical710k WordsCompleted [No System]~ [Late Han and Three Kingdoms]~ [Farming]~ [Harem] After transmigrating into the body of Qu Yi, a renowned general from Hebei in the late Han Dynasty, he sees through Yuan Shao’s Hongmen-style banquet from the start and gets to Zhao Yun, Guo Jia, and Dian Wei first. From then on, the Vanguard Overlord, who should have fallen after the Battle of Jieqiao, leads a thousand elite vanguard troops armed with powerful bows and crossbows into the chaotic struggle against the late Han warlord 2.2kReads7.4Score177Shelves
4. 104 敌 Enemy Princess: I Can't Take It Anymore, Princes, Take More Concubines! 敌国公主：受不了，皇子多纳妾吧！ King of Fire火王之王Historical773k WordsCompleted [Harem + Flirting + Struggle for the Throne + Rousing + Political Intrigue + Conquest + No System] Xiao Chen's soul transmigrates into the body of a good-for-nothing prince. From the start, his older brother frames him, and he ends up sleeping with the enemy kingdom's supposedly hideous princess! But it turns out the princess is a peerless beauty in disguise! His brothers regret it so badly they practically break their third legs slapping them! Forced to marry the princess and exiled to the bitt 3.3kReads8.4Score392Shelves

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   Framed by his elder brother! His soul transmigrates into the body of the seemingly useless prince Xiao Chen, becoming entangled with a stunningly beautiful princess from an enemy kingdom, who is in disguise. Unable to bear the princess's persistent advances, he pressures her to take a concubine. He uses this opportunity to seize military power, expand his fiefdom, and rise to power amidst the power struggles for the throne.

5. 105 深 The World Beneath the Deep Pool 深潭天下 Feng Qiu Who Loves Tree Sparrows喜欢攀雀的风秋Modern Romance175k WordsCompleted Lin Xi, a girl from a poor family, beats out countless competitors to land a stable job that everyone envies, believing her life will now be smooth sailing. But she soon discovers that this place is no safe haven. The routine tasks are a test, and the complicated relationships are an exam. Every smile may conceal another meaning, and every choice could determine whether she stays or goes. When her personal life also becomes part of her evaluation, she must answer one question: Should she follo 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   For those of you who love historical romance novels with a satisfying plot, "The Return of the Feud" is absolutely fantastic!

6. 106 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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   This book is good.

7. 107 虎 The Tiger Tally Unites the Realm 虎符定鼎 A Snowy Night下雪的夜Historical129k WordsOngoing A new story is here! The protagonist is a fan of ancient military strategy who, by a twist of fate, obtains a tiger tally and transmigrates into the ancient state of Qin. Follow Lin Xiao as he lays his plans step by step, changes Han Xin's fate, and ultimately rises to kingship and contests for supremacy. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist travels back to the Qin Dynasty, meticulously planning every step of the way. He becomes sworn brothers with Han Xin, winning hearts and minds in the chaotic world and using his cunning to vie for supremacy.

8. 108 铁 Iron-Blooded New Song 铁血新宋 Xiaosheng Watches the Sunrise小圣看日出Historical124k WordsOngoing How can a modern soul, amid the prosperity and peril of the Northern Song, use an iron fist and forward-thinking vision to shift the balance of power in an age and rewrite the destiny of Chinese civilization? 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   1. "The winds of the Hehuang region are harder than here; I hope your bones are just as strong." — Zhang Jie's first words to Chen Xi, and the soul of this book. 2. "Eighteen years. I've been hiding for eighteen years. Today, I suddenly realize I can't hide anymore—so I'll stop hiding." — Zhao Bao's transformation is a microcosm of an era. 3. "From today onward, we are rebels." — You only know who your brothers are when the court no longer wants you.

9. 109 蝼 A Bug's Guide to Survival 蝼蚁求生录 Yan Ju Little Potato颜焗小土豆Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing A new work is here! Come read my story on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend a novel where the protagonist starts as a "medicinal waste." His cultivation journey begins with learning how to avoid being bitten to death by wild dogs in a mass grave. His cheat ability? It's a novel called "The Survival Record of an Ant." Guess what happened to him in the end? He poked an ant-shaped hole in the sky of the cultivation world. #BookRecommendation #Anti-TypicalFantasy

10. 110 殖 Colonizing the Ming Dynasty 殖民大明 Shang Bigmouth尚大嘴Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Wang Ding obtains a magical piece of jade that can open a spatial rift, creating a gateway to the Ming dynasty. There, Wang Ding finds wealth and glory in a new world. This is the story of how he saves people and kills them. 6.2kReads8.8Score417Shelves

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    Go to the Ming Dynasty in search of wealth and glory!!!

11. 111 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 233Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Both books are quite detailed and well-written.

12. 112 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. 1.3kReads6.6Score—Shelves
13. 113 寒 Lone Shadow over the Cold River, Moon-Hanging Blade 寒江孤影悬月刀 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical478k WordsOngoing Hanjiang is a major military stronghold guarding the vital route between north and south, as well as a prosperous haven for merchants. It is said that its waters stretch for three thousand li, its sails carry grain from across the land, and its splendid nightlife rivals that of Jiangnan! Every faction in the realm has a foothold here, from warlords and great clans to martial arts sects and even the Buddhist and Taoist faiths. History-making battles... one coup after another, as power changes han 82Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 114 云 The Cloud Tower Rankings 云楼榜 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical724k WordsCompleted A child abandoned during a time of war was reunited with his parents at the age of fourteen. Only then did he discover that his parents were the Great Yue Empire's Grand Generals Who Guard the Nation. But his true identity was even more astonishing: he was the leader of the world's most mysterious sect, as well as one of the few martial artists to have reached the Grandmaster realm... 809Reads5.2Score—Shelves
15. 115 锋 The Winds of Change in Fengge 锋戈之风起云涌 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical801k WordsCompleted After a century of prosperity, the Great Yu Dynasty is in decline, beset by troubles at home and abroad. The court is in turmoil, and Xu Yunshan, the Great Yu's foremost commander, who had already retired to the mountains, is forced back into a web of intrigue and power struggles... 109Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 116 异 The Oriental Emperor in Another World 异世界的东方帝王 The Champion Marquis of Slacking Off摆烂冠军侯Eastern Fantasy409k WordsCompleted This is a slow-burn story, so please bear with it, dear readers~(^◇^)/ [No System + Western fantasy + conquest + farming + lord + war + slow burn] From the start, a bolt of lightning turns him into a prince of a dynasty. Just as he is about to lead an invincible fleet on an expedition across the ocean, a whirlpool sweeps him and his ships into another world. When he opens his eyes, two moons hang overhead, and humans, elves, and beastfolk are fighting in a chaotic brawl. Zhu Jingyao looks down a 298Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book.

17. 117 大 Great Ming: Reborn as the Chongzhen Emperor, I Choose to Give Up 大明：开局穿成崇祯，我选择摆烂 Ka Ka Ka Ka Bu卡卡卡卡布Historical504k WordsOngoing (No System!! Not a naive, inexperienced protagonist!! Not a wish-fulfillment story!! If that bothers you, read with caution!! This is a Chongzhen transmigration story rooted in the historical facts of the late Ming!!) (Absolutely no System! Don't believe the bad-faith review-bombing from black PR studios! I've been targeted!) History's dead ends are never rewritten with a casual stroke of a transmigrator's pen. Yuan Chonghuan's crimes and contributions, Sun Chuanting's life and death, Li Zich 1.9kReads6.1Score107Shelves

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    A fairly realistic historical novel

18. 118 痞 The Rogue Soldier, the Warlord 痞卒枭雄 Unable to Find My Former Self找不到曾经的自己Urban343k WordsCompleted Liu Sandao, the son of a butcher, joined the frontier garrison in search of a way to survive. But his streetwise, roguish manner got him tossed into the army's mess hall, where he became the camp's most hated troublemaker. He knew nothing of poetry or books and had no skill in martial arts, but he understood the dark workings of the human heart and was a master of scheming his way to a living. In the strictly hierarchical northern frontier camp, surrounded by powerful enemies, he used the lowly —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 119 1 1560: The Great Eastern Expedition 1560：大东征 Feng Yao風爻Historical170k WordsOngoing Lin Yi, a young man from the modern era, transmigrates by accident to the southeastern coast of the Ming dynasty in 1560, where Japanese pirates are running rampant. To protect the people and defend his country, he joins the Qi Family Army under Qi Jiguang, starting out as an unknown foot soldier. With his advanced tactical thinking, modern combat skills, and knowledge of weapons engineering, Lin Yi repeatedly distinguishes himself on the anti-pirate battlefield and grows rapidly amid the bloods —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 120 乱 The World in Chaos: Biographies of Heroes from the Late Luan Dynasty 乱世天下：栾末英雄列传 Clouds and Water Are Ink云水皆墨Historical365k WordsOngoing [Traditional style + ensemble cast + alternate history + war + power struggle] His benefactor, the great general, died for his country by taking his own life. Little Wuzi witnessed it but was powerless to change the outcome. Even after death, his lingering soul could not bear to fade away. By a stroke of fate, he traveled back a hundred years. The long sweep of history unfolded before his eyes like a scroll: The great clans were arrogant and domineering. How could their power be confined to one 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the late years of the Great Age, heroes and outstanding figures emerged in great numbers. Only those who were decisive in killing and ruthless could seize power and advance step by step to dominate the battlefield. In this chaotic world, who could fulfill their long-cherished wish?

21. 121 青 Ashes of Bone on Green Hills, Blood Tempered at the Vermilion Gates 青山骨烬，朱门血淬 Muye Jinghong牧野惊鸿Historical480k WordsOngoing After dying in battle as a shepherd boy against a wolf king, he awakens in the chaotic final years of the Jin dynasty, reborn as the dim-witted third son of the Liu family. The Eight Princes wage war among themselves, northern horsemen invade the south, the mansions reek of wine and meat while the frozen dead line the roads. Everyone scrambles to serve the princes, gambling on the rewards of backing the eventual victor. But he wipes the blood from his blade and looks out at the land filled with 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In chaotic times, how can we find a third way to pass on the torch of knowledge?

22. 122 新 The New Heir 新继承者 Yiqiu Liang一秋凉Eastern Fantasy64k WordsCompleted On the vast Emerald Sea, the lightning-wielding boy Lei Yang and his companions uncover the mystery of the Immortal Fruit, only to be swept into a turbulent time-space current and land in the perilous world of ninjas. Here, there are no familiar waves or legends of the Immortal Fruit, only chakra-powered battles between ninjutsu and the mysterious organization known as the "Akatsuki." As lightning clashes with the Rasengan and icy powers meet secret Water Release techniques, these travelers from —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 123 重 Reborn in Another World, My Golden Finger Had Been Bitten by a Bug 重生异世我的金手指被虫咬过 The Walking Pencil行走的铅笔Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted Also known as: Reborn in Another World, My Golden Finger Had Been Bitten by a Bug. I thought I’d live an ordinary life in another world. But as he gradually explored its mysteries, Zhao Wendong grew stronger with every step. When he finally looked back, he realized that although he’d been cultivating the martial path, somehow it had turned into something much like the immortal path! Damn it! Who cares? The demon path is still a path, and magic is still magic! As long as I can live freely, that’s 3.3kReads7.4Score209Shelves

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    Dear customers, don't miss out! It's not poisonous.

24. 124 重 Reborn in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer as a Little Demon 重生笑傲之魔崽子 The Walking Pencil行走的铅笔Male-Channel Fanfiction511k WordsCompleted I'm reborn into The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, and damn, I'm the villain? How am I supposed to deal with this? Ouyang Ming fished out the only ten coins he had, bought and ate three flatbreads, then looked at the street urchins glaring at him with cold eyes. 2.5kReads5.8Score123Shelves
25. 125 梁 The Liangshan Empire: From Beggar to Emperor 梁山霸业从乞丐到皇帝 A Smile Across the Blue Sea, a Wanderer of Heaven and Earth沧海一笑乾坤客Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A modern soul suddenly transmigrates to the tumultuous Northern Song Dynasty. He happens upon an unparalleled martial hero, learns his true teachings, and dubs himself the “Carefree Hero.” A chance encounter uncovers the mystery of his birth: he is none other than the son of Yu Qilin Lu Junyi. Through a twist of fate, he joins Liangshan and becomes one of its fierce generals. When Song Jiang sets his sights on his sister, he relies on both courage and cunning to face him, vowing to defend his fa 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves

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    I recall drinking in the Hall of Righteousness, surrounded by heroes. The moon flowed silently down the long ditch. Amidst the sparse shadows of apricot blossoms, we wielded our spears until dawn. More than twenty years have passed like a dream; it's astonishing that I'm still alive. I climb Liangshan again to see the newly cleared sky. So many events, past and present, unfold as the fishermen's songs rise at midnight.

26. 126 大 The Celestial Pivot Guards of the Great Ming 大明天枢卫 Moonlight This Morning月明今朝Urban133k WordsOngoing In the early twentieth century, the body of an extraterrestrial higher-dimensional life-form spontaneously disintegrated in the skies over Siberia. Countless meteorite fragments scattered across the globe, some landing in a village in the Qilian Mountains of the northwest. As children, Zhu Mingyu and Zhu Mingchao, brothers from the Zhu family, were playing when fragments cut them. Their fates were sealed. Ten years later, the brothers were forced into a chain of mysteries spanning a century and 53Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The planning started from history, not only in terms of time but also in terms of space! That's amazing, it's just that the updates are a bit slow.

27. 127 从 From Border Guard to Great Xia's First King 从边军到大夏第一王 Qing Qing Ruo Xue卿卿若雪Historical306k WordsOngoing Modern veteran Lu Chen transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking border soldier in the Great Xia Empire. Using modern tactics, he improves weapons, sweeps away the barbarians, puts down rebellions, builds a navy, wipes out the Japanese, and conquers lands overseas. Rising from the lowest ranks to become a prince who rules a frontier, he uses his iron will to bring peace to the Great Xia Empire. 44Reads—Score100Shelves

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    An alternate history novel with a protagonist who is decisive and ruthless, not a saint.

28. 128 荡 Chronicles of the Bandit Suppression 荡寇纪 Guest Under the Banyan Tree榕下客Eastern Fantasy122k WordsOngoing During the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty, the empire faces internal troubles and external threats. At court, the emperor and his ministers each harbor their own schemes; in the martial world, cultivators of the Dao conceal themselves to practice. Along the coast, Japanese pirates wreak havoc, leaving the people in misery. Lin Zhao'en, a scholar from Puyang, presses forward through the troubled times on the path of resisting the pirates and cultivating immortality. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical fiction from the Ming Dynasty, featuring stories of cultivators fighting against Japanese pirates.

29. 129 枫 Maple Fate City 枫缘城 Grassroots001草根001Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing "What's your shield called?" Jiang Tian asked Yuan Jie directly. "Golden Armor Shield." Yuan Jie answered Jiang Tian with a hint of arrogance in his voice. Jiang Tian praised him. "Golden Armor Shield... That's a fine shield." As he complimented Yuan Jie's shield, Jiang Tian, captain of the Divine Weapon Guard Corps, stroked his own silver spear. The silver spear seemed to respond to Jiang Tian's touch, growing intensely animated as he caressed it. Suddenly, Jiang Tian said, "Friend from another 495Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 130 魅 The Bewitching Lord: The Curse of Slaanesh 魅惑领主：色孽的诅咒 Yellow Hound on the Left, Gray Falcon on the Right左牵黄右擎苍Eastern Fantasy717k WordsCompleted [Lordly Farming + Misunderstandings Through Diabolization + Everyone Is Love-Struck + Hilarious, Satisfying Read] After transmigrating into the disgraced son of the Griffin family, Victor is exiled from the start to Blackstone Town, a deadly wasteland on the frontier. He plans to quietly focus on infrastructure, but after rejecting the “kindness” of the evil god of lust, he is cursed with “Charm the Masses”! From then on, everything goes completely off the rails: When a savage band of orc raider 77Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend checking this out; it's a Western fantasy lord novel series. It follows the protagonist as they gradually build their own power.

31. 131 无 A Futile War: The Empire's Northwest Turmoil 无效战争：帝国西北动乱案 Maqiu Dandan麻球蛋蛋Historical75k WordsOngoing [Dark Political Intrigue] + [Imperial Strife] + [Not a Power Fantasy] Archive Number: Tian-0012 Title: Complete Dossier on the Nacria Province Mutation Case (Imperial Years 3-7) Classification: [Top Secret] -> [Restricted to Senior Imperial Guards and the Tribunal] Filed at: Supreme Tribunal, Archives of the Grand Ceremony Order Approved by: Fourth High Inquisitor Mo Andano (seal affixed before stepping down) [Summary] A tax audit found that the actual tax rate in Nacria was 15 percent. I —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Layer upon layer of twists and turns, a taut and unpredictable plot unfolds, revealing a massive corruption case involving imperial bureaucracy. The tax revenue of Nakria province is ridiculously perfect, yet my apprentice dies on the way to investigate. The murderer claims he was killed by bandits, leaving only two words before his death: "Don't investigate." For those two words, I will overthrow this cannibalistic city. A must-read for anyone looking for a good read; hardcore political intrigue, high-energy throughout with no filler.

32. 132 玉 Lone Light at Yumen Pass 玉门孤光 Jiangzuo Chenyan江左沉砚Historical201k WordsCompleted [No System] + [Hardcore Historical Warfare] + [Transmigration] + [Rousing] + [Political Intrigue] Chen Yuan, a top history student, has barely finished his thesis defense when he transmigrates to the blood-soaked ramparts of Shule City during the Eastern Han dynasty. The Xiongnu have the city surrounded, and food and ammunition are running out. The history books say that of General Geng Gong's defenders, only thirteen survived. He wants to lie low until the end, but a sharp-eyed young soldier fi 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Looking for hardcore historical war novel readers! "The Lonely Light of Yumen" is the perfect fit—a time traveler and a female general disguised as a man, fighting for survival in the city of Shule. No system to aid you, only hardcore strategic battles involving gunpowder, poisonous smoke, and the ability to eavesdrop through tunnels, and the camaraderie of "comrades are home." The plot is fast-paced, with the double pressure of a secret identity and a traitor within the Xiongnu. The author is meticulous in research, has a solid writing style, and is reliable in writing. Welcome to join me in defending the city!!

33. 133 暴 A Hotheaded Bro Takes a Delicate Ancient Beauty to the Throne 暴躁老哥带古代小白花登基称帝 Potatoes Stewed with Carrots土豆炖胡萝卜Historical211k WordsOngoing [Two Souls in One Body + Phone System + Connected Across Past and Present + Transmigration + All Kinds of Apps + Alternate World + Ancient Times + Feel-Good Farming] [The phone System activates in Chapter 14, and then the story takes off!!! Things get a little frustrating at first, so please don’t drop it] Male soul, a modern lawyer who loves working out: “If you don’t know the law, this lawyer also knows a thing or two about throwing punches!” Female soul, a frail ancient beauty: “My uncle and 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of two souls in one body plus a mobile phone system, a farming-style, lighthearted and humorous daily life, without any frustrating moments or forced idiocy. There are no grudges held against enemies overnight. The protagonist steadily develops in a chaotic world, possessing unlimited space and a super-powerful mobile phone system. The delivery app allows him to connect to the modern world to buy supplies and items, and the map app allows him to manipulate his army to complete long-distance cross-country runs. The two of them unite to build a powerful empire and create a glorious future!

34. 134 大 The Song Dynasty Textile Worker 大宋纺织工 Revised Version修正版Historical1.6M WordsOngoing This story takes place in an era very much like the historical Northern Song dynasty. Its physical world is also very similar to Earth as readers know it, composed of the elements on the periodic table. There is no spiritual energy and no ghosts. The only invisible thing is electricity. The protagonist’s golden finger is the ability to gain knowledge, though he needs some kind of medium to obtain it. This is a story with multiple female characters. It explores feelings, but not romance. There is 730Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book was written according to your request, but it's not finished yet.

35. 135 穿 Transmigrating to the Warring States: Two Rice Balls in the Second Year of Eiroku 穿越战国：永禄二年的两个饭团 Deep Dive Premonition深潜预知Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Sengoku Japan, in the second year of Eiroku. Two rice balls save a life. No System, no golden finger. Only increasingly hazy knowledge of the future, a bold yet cautious way of handling affairs, and a man from a later age who rises from humble beginnings. Starting with nothing, he survives the chaos, stands tall, and fights his way to prominence, eventually vying for supremacy in the Sengoku era. He studies medicine and builds castles, trains in swordsmanship and spearmanship, and learns the p 2.8kReads—Score355Shelves

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    Is Japan's Sengoku period feasible? It's very difficult. You have to build up power, fight the Jurchens, seize territory from the Dutch and Portuguese, and finally enter the Americas to confront the West.

36. 136 虎 The Tiger Roars Across the Central Plains 虎啸中州 Beautiful Mongolian美美的蒙人Urban158k WordsCompleted Three cups of wine for the mortal world, one pot of tea for a legacy that lasts a thousand years. What does it mean to truly live? Let me tell you what it means to unleash a ferocious tiger. Some ride horses, some sit in sedan chairs, while others push carts and shoulder their loads. I’ve never admitted defeat. You can beat me a thousand times, but I still won’t cry!!! 143Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Book lovers highly recommend this book! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

37. 137 网 Online Game: The Contest for the Lordship of All Lands 网游之万疆领主争霸 Daoist Master Yu Gang玉刚道长Sports1.6M WordsCompleted [Online Game + Lord-Building + Farming + Reform + Conquest + Dual Storylines + Game Invasion] Three roommates on the verge of graduation keep striking out in job interviews. Just as they're losing hope, a global online game called “Wanjiang” launches to massive acclaim. Will they play as lords or heroes? Each makes a different choice and takes on a different role. How will the game's future and their difficult circumstances in the real world unfold? Follow the adventures of the three in Wanjiang 1.4kReads7.5Score107Shelves

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    Gradual development of farming

38. 138 光 Between Light and Shadow: The Cowardly Knight 光影之间：懦弱的骑士 Riding a Donkey Across the Tianshan Mountains骑驴走天山Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Amid the endless struggle between light and darkness, a storm that will shake the divine realms is quietly drawing near. The thousand-year pact once sanctioned by the Father God of Creation has shattered with a roar. Athena's divine spear and Lucifer's black wings herald the renewed clash between gods and demons. Hyperion, God of Light, and Erebus, God of Darkness, are preparing for war. Behind them, the gods covet the flesh and blood of every race, seeking only to sate their insatiable hunger f 146Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you love the epic feel of classic Western fantasy, don't miss *Between Light and Shadow: The Cowardly Knight*! With the millennium-old pact between gods and demons shattered, the light and darkness factions have completely broken ties—the gods use the flesh and blood of all races as bargaining chips, while humanity struggles to survive in the cracks. The protagonist, Sen, and Qixing are targeted by the "Mark of Immortality," becoming Lucifer's relentless targets. They flee desperately through the desolate void, yet refuse to admit defeat. Even more troublesome is that the Goddess of Order and the Goddess of Wisdom are secretly plotting their own schemes. This chaotic situation is far beyond the capabilities of mortals. From the Holy Mountain Academy, the starting point of a knight's dream, to a perilous journey across multiple dimensions, magic runes, noble intrigue, and racial conflicts are all present. What's most poignant is the growth of the "cowardly knight"—not an overnight success, but a struggle to grip his sword in desperate situations. This realism is what makes an epic story truly special!

39. 139 来 Arriving in Southern Ming, an Engineering Student Crushes the Qing and Restores China 来到南明，工科生横扫满清复华夏 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical531k WordsOngoing In the first year of the Hongguang reign, Jiangnan is on the verge of falling. The realm is shattered, and the people are displaced. A modern engineering expert unexpectedly arrives in the storm-tossed chaos of the Southern Ming. The land is divided among warlords, powerful enemies press at its borders, and the old and new dynasties take turns on the stage. He has no peerless martial arts, but he possesses engineering, manufacturing, and scientific knowledge far ahead of his time. He gathers dis 1.1kReads—Score103Shelves

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    Let the heroes of the Southern Ming Dynasty who resisted the Qing Dynasty see the light of day again.

40. 140 工 An Engineering Student Ventures into the Late Ming 工科小伙闯明末 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A middle-aged bachelor, beaten down by society and thwarted at every turn in the modern world, with no connections to his name but plenty of knowledge and ability, is accidentally transported to the Chongzhen era at the end of the Ming dynasty. Relying on his modern knowledge while adapting to the era’s actual technological and industrial capabilities, he works hard to quietly change history and prevent China’s decline. 2.8kReads7.8Score196Shelves
41. 141 穿 Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms: I Am Liu Qi 穿越三国：吾乃刘琦 Jiu Shu Ci久舒辞Historical164k WordsCompleted [No System] [Political Intrigue and Scheming] [Building an Elite Cavalry and Infantry] [Cold Weapon Duels] [A Rich Sense of Three Kingdoms History] [Massive Infantry and Cavalry Battles] [Marrying Beauties, but Not as a Womanizer] [Dedicated Civil Officials and Loyal Generals] [A Kinsman of the Han Imperial House, Rebuilding the Han Dynasty Three Times] A modern special forces soldier and PhD in Three Kingdoms history transmigrates as Liu Qi, eldest son of Liu Biao, governor of Jingzhou. Inside, 268Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 142 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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    A phoenix coral pendant stirs up a storm across four kingdoms; a down-on-his-luck youth in a teahouse rises to become a master strategist! Set in an alternate history, the story weaves an epic tale of a commoner's rise to power and intrigue. The protagonist, Qi Ming, hones his skills amidst the wolves of Shiping Mountain, awakens his bloodline in the Gu Tide dungeon, and navigates the treacherous waters of the imperial court. Here you'll find thrilling life-or-death trials, intricate power struggles, and the exhilarating spectacle of a humble ant 'shaking the heavens with his mortal body'! If you prefer a 'dormant-explosive' growth arc and are captivated by intellectual battles between multiple factions, this million-word serialized masterpiece will keep you up at night!

43. 143 穿 Transmigrate into Mount & Blade: From Refugee to Continent’s Overlord 穿越骑砍：从流民到大陆霸主 Old Wei w老魏w180k WordsCompleted [Purely human medieval Western melee weapons + no magic or nonhuman races + survival in troubled times + domain management + the struggle for supremacy among nations + unification] Lin Yan, a young man from the 21st century, was ganged up on by three kingdoms while carrying out a Dragon Banner quest. Valandia was especially relentless, sending wave after wave of enemies. In the end, he died of sudden cardiac arrest during the siege of Lageta, only to transmigrate to another world resembling the 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book fulfills all requirements: in the early stages, you earn money and recruit people by being a mercenary; in the mid-game, you conquer a territory; and in the late game, you unify the land.

44. 144 天 A Fated Hero, Forced to Conquer by the Goddess of Vengeance 天命枭雄，复仇女神逼我称霸 Huo Ya, Who Loves the Yangqin喜欢杨琴的霍琊Historical210k WordsOngoing [An alternate-history story, not based on real history. Set in the era after the Three Kingdoms, as the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms period begins.] Cheng Feng, a state-owned enterprise employee, sees his hopes of marriage crushed by an exorbitant bride price. After one night of heavy drinking, he transmigrates to the war-torn Northern Jin, becoming the nephew of the head of the Jiang clan in Liangzhou. At this time, the Five Barbarians are wreaking havoc across the Central Plains. The empir 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It perfectly meets your requirements. The male protagonist rises in the Hehuang region and gradually annexes the Hexi region. The writing style is not like Tomato's works; it is a typical old-school Qidian novel and is worth reading.

45. 145 赤 Red Sky: The Dynasty Cycle 赤霄：王朝周期律 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical342k WordsOngoing Note: This is an epic war story. Don’t see that the protagonists are two men and assume it’s the sort of “two male leads” story some female readers enjoy. It isn’t! There are two male protagonists named here only because there isn’t room to list more than a dozen. Each subsequent volume will have its own protagonist, and the complete story will feature more than a dozen protagonists. Each protagonist belongs to a different historical period. Faced with the crises of their time, whether struggles 147Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book perfectly meets your requirements. It starts with a defeat, then the protagonist goes back to establish a system of agriculture and warfare, a merit-based system of nobility, and then slowly conquers the world.

46. 146 关 The Guanshan Pact 关山契 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical488k WordsCompleted On the western frontier, yellow sands bury the dead, and honor is as fragile as paper. The young Zhao Tianhao was merely a merchant’s son from Ping Wharf. With a heart full of sincerity, he kept his contracts, protected his family business, and brought peace to his neighbors. Yet the crushing might of the war-torn age destroyed his household, driving him to abandon trade and take up arms. He entered the death camp, managed military rations, trained a corps of death-defying soldiers, and defended 5.3kReads9.3Score577Shelves
47. 147 七 Chronicles of Seven Dynasties 七朝风云录 Half-Burnt by the South Window南窗半烬Historical253k WordsCompleted Harem + no System + no brainless decisions + wild imagination + history + adventure + conquest What? I just transmigrated, and I’m already looking at Li Mochou? A daughter of the Yang family generals? A beast girl who can transform? A foreign dance girl? Only children have to choose. As a mature adult, of course I... Song Yang wakes up on a grassland, with a battle raging nearby: Song troops on one side, orcs on the other. Before he can figure out whether he’s dreaming or possessed, he’s swept u 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is mind-bending, a multi-female protagonist male-oriented novel with a very imaginative plot.

48. 148 穿 After I Transmigrated, Foreigners Hailed Me as the Scourge of God 穿越后，老外尊称我为上帝之鞭 Joyful Long欢喜珑Historical680k WordsOngoing After I joined the rebel army, Old Zhu said, “I'm broke!” No problem! Ever heard of the [Golden Juice trade]? After I helped Old Zhu conquer the realm, he said, “The treasury is empty!” No problem! There's a [Gold and Silver Island] across the sea! Old Zhu said, “We don't have enough laborers to build the Great Wall!” No problem! There are plenty of people in [Tianzhu]! Old Zhu said, “I want to see a flying dance!” No problem! I'll take a trip to the [Western Regions]! Old Zhu said, “There's a r 104Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Cool][Cool][Cool][Cool]

49. 149 仙 The Immortal Inkstone 仙砚 Old Cat from Boshan Village博山村老猫Urban1.6M WordsCompleted Huang Xing, a biology professor, is suddenly sabotaged, and his academic career is left in ruins. When he returns home in despair, he unexpectedly awakens an ancient inheritance slumbering inside an ancestral inkstone. He thinks it is a generous gift from fate, but as he cultivates, he gradually discovers that it may all be a trap carefully laid by someone close to him. Betrayed by family and toyed with by fate, Huang Xing must choose between the path of cultivation and the bonds of blood. Each 57Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The inner demons burn away the old self, only through rebirth can one know the true fire. Not mindless, not intellectually diminished, no system—a farming and cultivation novel with a traditional cultivation system but a unique story core. Over 500 chapters completed. Huang Xing thought it was a mortal's cultivation story, but who knew every step was calculated by others? Will he submit to fate or break free from constraints? Read on.

50. 150 风 Hong Xiuquan, the Charismatic Heavenly King 风流天王洪秀全 Yu Songhan郁松寒Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Hong Xiuquan, an impoverished scholar in the late Qing, was quite the extraordinary man. He struck out on a new path, launched the Jintian Uprising, rose from humble beginnings, captured Nanjing, founded the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, dominated eighteen provinces, and ruled for fourteen years over half the realm. He was insatiably greedy, consorting with courtesans and surrounding himself with beautiful women. He gathered beauties from across the land, keeping 2,300 women in his harem to serve hi 11.4kReads8.6Score861Shelves

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    It's based on historical facts, tells stories, and is written with great flair! Its unique style and humor make it a must-read for anyone who understands Hong Xiuquan – understand men!

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