Any Political Intrigue Stories with Grand Strategies and Highly Intelligent Scheming? 有没有权谋流，大局观庞大，高智商布局的

1. 501 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 151Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   Two powerful forces seeking civility, fighting for hegemony in troubled times, group portraits, family, country and world facing each other, the power struggle is very exciting, with the cruelty of troubled times, the helplessness of the characters facing each other, and the mutual redemption of mutual sympathy.

2. 502 不 Never Yield the Land 不让江山 Know White知白Historical5.3M WordsCompleted At first, I looked upon the world and saw nothing but heroes and great men. Then I looked again, and saw nothing but a rabble. Rather than entrust this realm and its people to you, I might as well take it for myself! 501Reads9.4Score—Shelves
3. 503 皇 The Emperor’s Game: I Can Simulate Everything on SSS Difficulty 皇帝游戏：sss难度我推演一切 Cute Ice Ice萌妹冰冰Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Li Ye was originally a transmigrator from Earth, accidentally drawn into a nationwide Emperor Simulator game. Suffering from a terminal illness, he chose the most terrifying death difficulty. Within the palace, Empress Dowager Cixi ruled the Eastern Palace, while Empress Dowager Lü Zhi held power in the Western Palace! Sima Yi, Cao Cao, He Shen, Qin Hui, and Qian Qianyi were the five regents! Prince Zhu Di, border-guarding general Wu Sangui, Governor of Xiliang Dong Zhuo, Grand Marshal Zhao Kuan 13.8kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves
4. 504 左 Imperial Green Jade in One Hand, a Beauty at My Side 左手帝王绿，右手美人腰 Wandering the World with a Blade浪迹天涯带着刀Urban10.3M WordsOngoing Urban Fantasy + Stone Gambling + Crown Prince + Politics + Revenge + Schemes + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Mature Heroine A man needs unexpected riches to get rich, and a horse needs extra feed at night to grow fat. A priceless dragon-stone imperial-green Pixiu handpiece arrives by express delivery, and a bank text alerts Ye Qing that two hundred million yuan has landed in his account. But Ye Qing feels no excitement at this windfall from the heavens, because it is his master calling for help. To 63.5kReads9.3Score2.8kShelves

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   Although it is about gambling on stones, it is written about the blood-soaked revenge, the intrigues in official circles, and the cunning and bizarre scenes of gambling in stone circles, which makes people unable to stop reading.

5. 505 荆 The Wind Rises in Jingdu, Awaiting the Coming Rain 荆都风来待雨临 Rain Falls on Jingdu雨落荆都Historical1.8M WordsOngoing Overnight, a young blacksmith from a shop in Shengang becomes the last surviving grandson of a powerful family of scholars, whose influence once reached the highest halls of government. A pigeon’s whistle marks the way home, and old books conceal a conspiracy. With a nameless sword in hand, carrying his grandfather’s hopes and his adoptive father’s instructions, he steps into the turbulent world of Jingdu. The Shanfu Academy, deep within the Imperial College, is no ordinary place of learning. It 110Reads8.7Score125Shelves

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   The ceiling of power is plotted, and the world is a chess game!

6. 506 乱 Return in a Chaotic Age 乱世归 Leatherbound Book牛皮书Eastern Fantasy538k WordsOngoing You fear your achievements will alarm the sovereign, so you conceal your schemes behind a faint smile. The people fear the living will suffer, so they make their loyalty clear in word and deed. But the emperor rules without virtue, fostering evil in secret and chilling the hearts of his loyal subjects. They retreat to a corner of the realm, watching the dragon across the river as they await the chance to slay it. Sixteen years pass. To set right and wrong and restore justice, a young man heads n 3Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 507 贪 The Corrupt Official's Mentor: I Secretly Raise a Thousand Officials to Control Dayong 贪官吏师：我暗养千僚掌控大雍 Liu Family's Third Young Master刘家三少Historical596k WordsOngoing After two years of hard study following his transmigration, Lu Heng passes the imperial examination as a second-class jinshi. He should have risen swiftly through the ranks, but his refusal to take sides makes him a scapegoat in the power struggle between two factions, and he is thrown into prison. After six months in the imperial prison, he sees the truth of the court: no matter how upright he is or how much talent he has for governing, he cannot stand alone. Demoted to oversee Su Wenyuan, the 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You have to rely on machinations to survive.

8. 508 逆 Defying Heaven's Cute Beast: The Peerless Demoness Rules the World 逆天萌兽：绝世妖女倾天下 First Day, Seeing the Moon初一见月Ancient Romance6.2M WordsCompleted [Print Edition of One Thought, Ashes Return to the Mountain: Preorders Open September 27 at 7 p.m.] Her own sister ripped out her phoenix bone, stole her talent, and tossed her into the Demon Rift like a dog! But against all odds, she survived and became the little demon girl cherished in the palms of the monsters living in the Demon Rift! The monsters of the Demon Rift: “Anyone who lays a hand on Niannian declares war on our entire demon clan!” She returns to the Five Continents, cuts down her 184.5kReads9.6Score24.7kShelves

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   Leave it alone, leave it alone, leave it alone, leave it alone, it all makes me feel like my head is itching and my brain is about to grow.

9. 509 野 The Untamed Power Broker 野生权臣 Mr. Meow Meow Cat米斯特里喵喵猫Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted [New book, the score is just starting out and will go up!! Don't leave!!] [Two powerful leads + sweet romance + queen trains her dog + ambitious cast + historical court intrigue] [One-on-one + characters who speak their minds + alternate world + mutual flirting between two powerful leads + intense push and pull] [Rational, scheming female minister × rebellious, unrestrained hound] A modern office worker with brain cancer transmigrates into a frail orphan in Nanli. Her father is dead, s 15Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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   This one! All careerists!

10. 510 破 The Music of the Broken Formation: The Empress Who Lost an Arm 破阵乐：断腕女帝 Subduing Dragons and Binding Tigers擒龙缚虎Historical147k WordsOngoing Female emperor, strong heroine, no romance, political intrigue, war, ruthless decisiveness, conquest of the realm. A hard-edged career woman in a historically grounded setting. No transmigration, no System, no rebirth. Fake political intrigue: planning every step and plotting everything out. Real political intrigue: invite people over, hold a meeting, flip the table. Iconic scenes: “Your Majesty, why are you rebelling?” “Eight hundred men means eight hundred men.” “I came here for a meeting. Wha —Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    This book is definitely the heroine version of "Fake My Surname of Langya", a hard-core heroine with no cp career. Although it is an imaginary historical text about the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the details are rigorously researched and true, and the history is heavy.

11. 511 让 You Told Me to Replace Rice with Mulberry, and Now You're Leaving the Jiajing Emperor Dumbfounded! 让你改稻为桑，你把嘉靖气懵了！ Great Emperor of the Imperial Ride行御大帝Historical2.4M WordsOngoing Zhao Ning transmigrates into the Ming dynasty as a vice minister of works. The moment he opens his eyes, he's sent off to Zhejiang, where he is ordered to carry out a national policy: replace rice with mulberry trees. Above him, the Yan faction squeezes him dry; below, the people are driven from their homes. On all sides, officials scheme against him, while Emperor Jiajing watches coldly from above. Everyone is waiting to see him become cannon fodder. · If the people aren't allowed to live, then 69.8kReads8.4Score4.4kShelves

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    This book is good. Although there are many reference elements, it is really written in an atmospheric way. It is not a plot of intrigues. It is basically a conspiracy.

12. 512 霓 A Rainbow of Silks Before the Palace Gate 霓裳惊阙 The Owner of Wood Machine Dog木机狗的主人Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Political intrigue + romance + strong female lead This is a slow-burn story, an extremely slow burn!!! If you like fresh, lighthearted jianghu adventures, start with Volume One. If you like the twists and turns of court politics, start with Volume Two. If you like domineering emperor + haughty consort + substitute romance, start with Volume Three. If you like an unconventional succession struggle, start with Volume Four. Everything else is in Volume Five. The story takes place in a fictional Eas 74Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Conspiracy in the world is not a few women fighting in the palace, nor is it a few princes fighting for the heir.

13. 513 沉 Sinking Into 沉沦之 User22456819用户22456819Ancient Romance118k WordsOngoing [A career-driven heroine who's a romantic con artist × a distant, aloof man who can no longer hold back his feelings] [No more being the unattainable first love: I'll temper my original ideals into poison] [Traditional historical romance: no golden finger, no contrived melodrama, no transmigration] In the third year of the Jinbao era, an outbreak of plague exposed a shocking case. She believed she was exceptionally gifted and destined to distinguish herself in the imperial examinations and prot —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Career heroine, love liar x high mountain flower, love is hard to control] [Don't be Bai Yueguang: I will temper my original intention into poison] • [Traditional ancient saying, no golden finger, no blood, no time travel] In the third year of Jinbao, the plague broke out, leading to a shocking case. She thought that she was extremely talented and would definitely win the title of Toad Palace and protect the people of the place. But after witnessing her father's unjust death, Guang, who was once in dire straits for him, turned out to only regard her as a substitute for others. Xu Zhiyi's heart felt like it had been tempered repeatedly in hot fire and cold water. Gao Fang: The person he admired when he was young came from mountains and seas, and then left with wind and rain. When he finally enlightened and wanted to pursue him, he was already separated by death and spring. She disturbed him for four seasons, and he became ill for a long time. Xu Zhiyi asked him, does he love her or her shadow? In fact, for him, it has already been the same. Xu Zhiyi: She is walking on a path that has no right or wrong, no good or evil, loyalty and treachery. As her power grows, she becomes more and more unclear about herself. That pure original intention was also transformed into a enchanting flower of evil. Looking back, she could no longer see herself clearly. The growth history of female officials.

14. 514 穿 Transmigrated into a Heroic Warlord 穿越枭雄 Buddha's Seal佛之封印Historical2.1M WordsCompleted A young special forces soldier is struck by lightning and transmigrates into the foolish son of a blacksmith in the Great Xia dynasty. On the very day he arrives, his father dies in battle, his mother dies of grief, and the authorities force a marriage on him. Their already impoverished life is made even harder. Luckily, armed with modern knowledge, the protagonist first makes eel traps and promotes fishing. After the authorities embezzle the reward money for a tiger-slaying hero, he begins a co 1.6kReads8.5Score149Shelves

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    What you want is to play a battle of wits and courage, with the world as a chessboard.

15. 515 镇 The Prince of Beizhen: Guarding My Eight Houses of Beiliang 镇北王：守我八房北凉 Slash Immortal斜杠仙人Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Nine lifetimes of reincarnation, all for one long-held wish! With sand and smoke filling the air, how can good and evil be told apart amid the chaos? Watch how Xiao Bufan leads the Xiao family out of the capital of Great Qian, takes charge of Beiliang, and searches for the bond that has spanned nine lifetimes! 7.6kReads8.0Score602Shelves

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    It is rare to find a multi-female historical novel with a very gentle atmosphere. The women are considerate and supportive of each other. There is no unwarranted intrigue. The lines between home and country are interspersed with daily warmth. The more you go on, the better it gets.

16. 516 掌 A Gamble in the Palm 掌心弈（别名:神医王妃冷面王爷的掌心娇） Wen Tian文甜Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted A Game in the Palm (Alternate title: The Divine Doctor Princess Consort: The Cold-Faced Prince’s Darling) —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Twin Powers + Marriage First, Love Later + Time Travel Miracle Doctor + Machiavellian Strategy] Was he taken to the execution ground just after traveling through time? Yun Shuyue showed her scalpel with her backhand, but was snatched away by the cold-faced prince Ling Xuanmo. He took her back to his house and said: "Be my king's medicine guide, or die." OK, contract marriage, she will detoxify, and he will support her. She shocked the government and the public with her modern medical skills, and he cleared the obstacles with his iron and blood skills. Seeing that the powerful team was about to clear the level, the prince revealed the truth with a ferocious smile: "I control the poison on him." Ling Xuanmo protected her behind him, and the silver needles on her fingertips flashed coldly: "I forgot to mention that I can not only save people, but I am also good at - shutting up people who should shut up." This was a game that started in the palm of his hand, and she was already the only weakness and armor he was willing to offer.

17. 517 权 Ruling the Realm: The First Secretary 权掌山河：第一秘书 The Spider Who Loves Playing Cards爱打牌的蜘蛛Urban6.6M WordsCompleted After graduating from college, Zhong Dexing failed the civil service exam twice and had no choice but to make a living helping his older sister sell fruit. Then a turning point came: advice from a mysterious leader helped him land a civil service job. With his political savvy, he rose steadily through the ranks and made his way into an even more powerful circle. 26kReads8.9Score2.5kShelves

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    This, high IQ

18. 518 总 General Staff Bureau Eight 总参八局 Passing Through Jiangbei路过江北Urban651k WordsCompleted Chen Mo was once a top agent in the General Staff Department's Eighth Bureau. Genetic modification gave him superhuman strength and the ability to heal himself. But after a mission went wrong and his comrades were wiped out, he was suspended pending investigation and reduced to working security at a bar. Then, one late night, the police raided the bar for an inspection. Framed by a gang of thugs, Chen Mo was forced to fight back. Alone, he broke through the encirclement of twenty-three police o 2.8kReads7.6Score347Shelves
19. 519 煌 Glorious Tang 煌唐 Silly Little Lamb傻傻小羊Historical182k WordsOngoing Five thousand years of Chinese history have weathered countless storms, giving rise to a long and storied past, full of both splendor and absurdity. Never mind the distant Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties or the turmoil of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. Just look at the more than two thousand years of dynastic rule since Qin Shi Huang unified the land: how many glorious golden ages saw generals pursue their enemies as far as Mount Langjuxu and envoys from every nation come to pa 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After the Anshi Rebellion, the Tang Dynasty was already devastated, and the new emperor who traveled through time saw clearly that the dynasty was in serious trouble. He gathered the available people around him, dealt with the battles in the court, visited the sufferings of the people, refused to repeat the mistakes of history, and planned his own blueprint for a prosperous age step by step.

20. 520 综 A Film and TV Crossover: Grant Me Three Thousand Wishes 综影视之许我三千心愿 Pipi Q皮皮QFemale-Channel Fanfiction968k WordsOngoing A different possibility for various film and television worlds, making up for all the regrets of the original stories. No lovesick protagonists, no golden finger, logical storytelling, not canon, parallel worlds based on film and television dramas, intelligent protagonists, political scheming, palace intrigue, strong female leads, the Republic of China era, equally matched couples... 1. Aisin-Gioro Yongqi and Xilin-Jueluo Linlang 2. Lu Mengping and Qin Shuo 3. Xiao Zhenying and Lin Xie 1.8kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Three Kingdoms World!!!

21. 521 双 Twin Shadows 双影 Sneak Away开溜Urban634k WordsCompleted On the second day of the second lunar month, the Jiang family of the Southwest fell in a single night. Twenty-five years later, the last surviving heir of the Jiang family reappears in China, vowing to restore the family and uncover the truth behind its downfall. The conspiracy from twenty-five years ago and the Jiang family’s plans from that time gradually come to light. The three great families and the mastermind behind them are all giants, and the old plans can scarcely threaten their power. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pretending to be three heroes in one game, deceiving the world with one bait. He can still let the world laugh at him while he is still on the ground, but he can reveal the truth and watch the world laugh from the top of the mountain. The new book looks great, but I was also deceived.

22. 522 开 A Puppet Emperor from the Start: I Summon China's Legendary Heroes 开局傀儡皇帝，我召唤华夏英灵 Little Baozi Is a Bean小小包子是个豆Historical1.1M WordsOngoing On the first day Xiao Cheng transmigrated, the entire court was laughing. They laughed at him for being the most pathetic puppet emperor, and laughed that he wouldn't live to see the end of the year. Xiao Cheng didn't answer back. He was counting, figuring out how many of those smiling faces in the hall would still be around by year's end. On the third day, Gao Lishi cleared out the imperial harem. A month later, Zhang Juzheng's performance assessment system had half the court on its knees. L 4.5kReads—Score365Shelves

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    Linked together, one set after another~

23. 523 神 The Medical Hero of Shennongjia: Yin Chengzhu 神农架之医侠尹成竹 Between the Mountains方寸山间Eastern Fantasy770k WordsCompleted Born in Shennongjia, famed as “Central China's Most Beautiful Mountain and River,” the protagonist, Yin Chengzhu, came into the world amid the Buddha's light at Yanzi Gorge, the mysterious emergence of spiritual energy at the Shennong Altar, the protection of the iron-hardened fir's divine roots, and the clear, reflective waters of Dajiu Lake. Bright and clever from childhood, he had an extraordinary bearing. His father, Yin Sinong, and his mother, from the Shan family, were heirs to a family of 25Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    "Buddhism's 84,000 Dharma doors, Taoism's 3,600 caves, and Confucianism's 72 sages—all fall within one stroke of the word ''."

24. 524 带 Taking Power While Pregnant, So Step Aside, You Crazy Little Uncle 带球掌权，疯批小表叔靠边站 I'm Eleven!我是十一啦Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted [A Powerful Alliance + Unhinged Cousins + Hatred and Political Scheming + Workplace Power Struggles + Corruption + Power Struggles in a Wealthy Family + Marriage for Mutual Benefit] Pregnant with twins, Wen Canlan takes over the Jing Group in a crisis. Just as she finds her footing, she falls into a series of deadly traps laid by her unhinged younger cousin, Bo Jinlin. A trap involving hundreds of millions in funds, a stolen bid, sabotage at a construction site, and a deadly car crash come one 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Watch how a 22-year-old novice female CEO breaks the ruthless power grab of her young cousin.

25. 525 这 This Cultivator Is Rather Cunning 这个修士有点心计 Cigarette Between the Fingers指间香烟Eastern Fantasy421k WordsOngoing This story focuses on schemes, suspense, and plot twists. If you enjoy this style, dive right in with confidence. Her family is wiped out, a bounty is placed on her head, and she is hunted down. She moves among the great clans, repeatedly teetering between life and death. When talent falls short, cunning makes up the difference. So what if I’m only at the Qi Refining stage? I can still scheme a Golden Core cultivator to death. So what if I have a crippled spiritual root? I can still join a major 94Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Fantasy battle of wits, all members' IQs are online, making and breaking the situation, various reversals, no water, no virgin, no heroine, the overall calculation is done at all costs for the benefit...

26. 526 官 A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom: I Use Medicine to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 官途狂飙：我靠医术问鼎权利巅峰 Old Zhu老朱Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no System, political scheming, ruthless, single-mindedly focused on treating the sick and saving lives, and even more determined to help ordinary people live better lives] Three years ago, Li Qiushui, born into poverty, graduated with a degree in traditional Chinese medicine from Capital Medical University! To care for and treat his seriously ill father, Li Qiushui resolutely gave up the opportunity to work at a major hospital. He returned to Taohuawu Village to b 9.3kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
27. 527 废 The Disgraced Crown Prince Returns as King 废太子之王者归来 Third Sister Qi戚家三妹Historical626k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Ming Zhao found himself not only a disgraced crown prince mocked by everyone, but also a hostage in a foreign country whom anyone could bully! Yet in less than a year, with a few clever moves, he managed to return to his homeland. Even the powerful chancellor could only exclaim, “The disgraced crown prince has actually fought his way back!” But that was far from the only surprise fate had in store for Ming Zhao... 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one may meet your requirements.

28. 528 绑 Bound to a System, I Become the Invincible Adviser to My County Magistrate Father 绑定系统，做县令爹的无敌女师爷 Chouchou畴畴Ancient Romance763k WordsCompleted [A novice female player who pays to transmigrate + an honest, bookish father + a talkative male lead] The heroine is one of the least capable players to transmigrate. She lands in a fictional dynasty with strict rules of etiquette, a typical feudal society that devours its people. The System forcibly comes online and tells her the game is difficult, but there’s no need to worry: someone is paying to give her an advantage. But the heroine has no grand ambitions. She just wants to help her father 128Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The heroine originally wanted to help her father survive as a seventh-rank official, but the emperor felt that honest people who worked hard were rare, so he dragged the heroine's father into the game. The heroine had to think about the chess game and change the game.

29. 529 虐 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 193Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The pattern opens. A decree caused childhood sweethearts Qing Huan and the prince to part ways. The sentimental feelings in youth are always particularly beautiful! Qing Huan accepted her fate of marrying the cold-faced prince, but she never expected that the blush on her wedding night would end up like this. The shame of life is nothing but this! No more illusions of love! Live for your family! The fight against green tea, the fight against the queen, and even the once affectionate prince have become her enemies! After all Qianfan's experiences, she finally became her own heroine!

30. 530 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 422Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An epic grand narrative! As a Machiavellian novel 📖 that takes on oriental history, the author not only constructs a complete world view, but also has many characters with distinct characteristics, the plot is compact and not procrastinating, and the description of the human heart and human nature is especially delicate.

31. 531 铁 Iron Fist 铁腕 Understanding Spring and Autumn春悟秋懂Urban5.5M WordsOngoing No one is reborn, and no one transmigrates. This is a realistic novel about life in government circles. A country boy without connections loses his chance at promotion and his girlfriend. He even stands to lose his life as others try to take everything from him... By a twist of fate, he wins the favor of various powerful factions one after another and becomes a rising star in government, writing a sweeping, legendary tale of a political career... 95.9kReads9.2Score6.9kShelves

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    As the title, as the title.

32. 532 葛 The Biography of Ge Hong 葛洪传 Dada Auntie哒哒姑Eastern Fantasy228k WordsCompleted #A Daoist Healer Couple Braving a Chaotic Age# #Historical Fantasy and Dual Cultivation# #Medicine, the Dao, and Political Intrigue# #Ge Bao Couple Saves the World# #Zombies and Elixirs Galore# During the Eastern Jin dynasty, Ge Hong’s friend Ji Han is murdered, and Guo Mai uses the Fish Eye organization to hunt Ge Hong down. Ge Hong crosses paths with his runaway fiancée, Bao Qianguang, and they join forces to brave dangers, treat the sick, and save lives. Their adventures include a zombie batt 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ge Hongzhuan - a novel about the Eastern Jin Dynasty's fairy and family members, medical science, fantasy, adventure, war and conspiracy.

33. 533 重 Reborn: The Legitimate Daughter's Plot for the Throne 重生之嫡女谋妃 Also Known as Light Boat又名轻舟Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted [Reborn Daughter + Two Strong Leads + Political Intrigue + Family and Nation] Qin Xi, courtesy name Zhaozhao, is the legitimate daughter of Lord Qin, the sitting Minister of War in Shengjing. Everyone has heard of Qin Zhaozhao of the Qin family: a beauty of incomparable grace, dazzlingly brilliant. When the Northern Rong army marched on Shengjing, Qin Xi went to battle alongside her grandfather and turned the tide. After the war, the emperor bestowed on her the title of County Lady Yongjia, and 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The heroine is strong and smart, slow-burning and old-fashioned, and you won't lose money if you invest in it

34. 534 雪 Intrepid Blade’s Path in the Snow 雪中悍刀行 The Warlord Who Played with Princes烽火戏诸侯Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted The jianghu is a beaded curtain. Great and small figures are its beads; great and small stories, the strings that bind them. And loyalty and affection are the spirit that gives those beads their luster. The story is drawing to a close. The final chapter will end with those words: “Waiter, bring us some wine.” 11.5kReads9.7Score691Shelves

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    These books are OK, highly recommended

35. 535 青 Chaos at Green Mountain 青山乱 Li Youcan李友参Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Historical transmigration + high-martial-arts world + power struggles and passion + war-era romance + mature, trope-defying + high quality, no fixed heroine] Original title: Green Mountains in Turmoil 1: From Death to Life (The turbulent life of the heaven-chosen one. A slow-burn, growth-oriented male lead. Deliberately paced, not a power fantasy. If that’s not your thing, don’t read.) My wish came true!!! A retired assassin dies, his soul vanishing, then transmigrates to another world. His gre 48Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    They are all highly intelligent, especially the second step, which is awesome and highly recommended!!!

36. 536 7 Protocol 702 702协议 Orange Cat Vending Machine橘猫贩售机Mystery81k WordsCompleted A seemingly absurd rental agreement is both a survival guide to protect tenants and a plea for help written with the lives of former tenants. When you move into this apartment, you think you're following the rules, until you realize the rules are the ones selecting you. What is hidden in this building? Why does everyone who moves in eventually become a "neighbor"? —Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 537 都 Now That I’m Reborn, Who’d Still Run with the Gangsters? 都重生了谁还混社会 Bored Little Bai无聊小白啊Urban3.1M WordsCompleted Short drama: "Loyal to the Skies: Starting Over" is now streaming The novel was originally titled "Now That I've Been Reborn, Who Would Still Run With Gangs?" [Reborn + business + lots of underlings + no groveling + no cowardice + taking the righteous path + law-abiding] A big shot from the underworld returns to 2010. Should he repeat his old mistakes and keep running with gangs, or abandon his underlings and take the road to a brighter future? No! I won't choose! In this life, I, Qin Jiang, wil 144.8kReads9.3Score12.8kShelves

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    [Cool] [Cool] A peak urban business gangster story. The protagonist is reborn and brings his brothers to make a lot of money. This book is just fun. The protagonist is also very loyal to his brothers. The protagonist is very cool! 🍁🍁

38. 538 大 The Tyrant of Great Wei 大魏暴君 Lao Zhou Is No Zhuangzi老周不庄Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Only a tyrant can deal with treacherous ministers. Might makes right! Before true power, all schemes and machinations are nothing but smoke. Sima Yi: Your Majesty, my blood pressure is high, and I'm dizzy. I humbly ask to retire and return to my hometown. Cao Fang: Grand Tutor, are you putting on an act again? That's a crime of deceiving the throne. Sima Zhao: Your Majesty, my loyalty is known to all. Cao Fang: Excellent. You're very clever, and I appreciate you. Sima Shi: Alas, I let my guard d 13.9kReads8.6Score1.1kShelves

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    This is quite enjoyable

39. 539 官 The Road to Officialdom: From a Township Justice Office to the Provincial Compound 官道：从乡镇司法所到省委大院 The Jing River Household京河人家Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Beginning in the early twenty-first century, this novel chronicles the rise of Wang Xiaofeng, a young man from a poor family. Along the way, he faces petty schemers and receives help from benefactors. His posts and responsibilities change, but his original ideals and aspirations never do. Wang Xiaofeng starts out as a clerk at a township judicial office, then rises steadily through the ranks… 6.5kReads7.7Score597Shelves

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    Worth a look, highly recommended!!!

40. 540 乱 Chronicles of War-Torn Times 乱世烽火录 Black Island黑色孤岛Historical258k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Yue dynasty, the court that had ruled for over three hundred years could not escape its fate. Great Yue fell apart, and warlords who had built up their own forces across the land emerged onto the stage. Uprisings raged without end within the realm, while the subjugated tribes stirred restlessly. To the north, the Hu barbarians of the grasslands watched like tigers, poised to strike, and launched a massive invasion south! In a time of troubles within and threats without, 6Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 541 我 I Live Forever Through History 我在历史中长生不死 Pei Ergou裴贰狗Eastern Fantasy260k WordsOngoing Li Ping’an transmigrates to a world of immortal cultivation and gains the ability to live forever. He watches dynasties rise and fall, and rules the martial world for centuries. He experiences the tumult of mortal life and witnesses the rise and decline of spiritual energy. He roams the Myriad Worlds, eventually becoming an Immortal Venerable of his generation... “My name is Li Ping’an. All I want is to live in peace!” 157Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    May all lovers in the world finally get married. This is the most hateful and hopeful statement.

42. 542 佛 Buddha and Demon Are My System, and the Emperor Is My Big Brother 佛魔是我系统，皇帝是我老哥 Buddha, Who Loves Orchids喜欢兰花草的释迦牟尼Eastern Fantasy604k WordsCompleted [Slaughter-driven cultivation + all characters are villains + scheming male lead + unhinged female lead + plot-focused] Before the beginning of time, Buddha and the Demon King made a wager, setting the wheels of fate in motion in an entirely new world. Spiritual energy began to emerge in what had once been an ordinary world, and all kinds of spirit beasts came into being. Many years later, mortals comprehended the mysteries of spiritual energy and began cultivating immortality. When the stronge 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist is evil, the female protagonist is crazy about criticism, dynasty fights for hegemony, killing and cultivating immortals

43. 543 大 Two Thousand Years After the Ming Dynasty Survived, I Was Enfeoffed on Mars 大明没亡两千年后，我，就藩火星 Guest Seated on a Mountain of Books书山坐客Sci-Fi & Apocalypse204k WordsCompleted Insect control (beast taming) + plant manipulation + cyberpunk + mysterious containment objects + giant martial arts + mutant superpowers + invasion from another dimension + interstellar exploration. Note: The ancients divided all animals into five categories, collectively known as the Five Worms. Mysterious Object: The Three-Second Rule: If you don't eat it within three seconds, it will X. Containment requirements: ? Bystander's Headphones: While music is playing through the headphones, you won 3.4kReads7.1Score149Shelves
44. 544 重 Reborn, I Study for the Imperial Exams in Another World 重生后，我在异世界读书科举 Lan Xiaoyi蓝小一Historical2.8M WordsCompleted (Transmigration) + (farming) + (daily life) + (imperial examinations) (no System) + (court politics) Chen Chuyi was reborn into a poor family in Beishui Village, carrying the memories of his past life. At first, he only wanted to earn a little money to improve his family's life. But in this unfamiliar ancient world, he was always afraid someone would take his family's money and eat their food. In the end, he embarked on the path of study and the imperial examinations. He knew that only by changi 7.5kReads8.4Score611Shelves

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    Others travel through time to fight monsters and level up, but I travel back and forth and immerse myself in studying for the imperial examinations, a time-traveling novel that doesn't take the usual path. The protagonist has no golden fingers, no super powers, only a heart unwilling to be ordinary. Let's see how he can gain a foothold in the complicated officialdom and become a wise minister!

45. 545 开 From the Start on a Late Ming Battlefield: Three Kills in My Debut 开局明末战场，首秀三连杀 Simple2023简单2023Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Late Ming + war + a soldier's perspective + not a power fantasy + an ordinary man's resolve to defend his home and country] The whole court curses and vows to destroy the barbarians; a mighty army marches forth from the borderlands! What is the use of grand ambitions? At Sarhu, a lake of blood was left behind. I am Wang Jiu, one of the most ordinary people in the great tide of transmigrators, and an utterly inconspicuous foot soldier on the battlefields of the late Ming. In historians' account 3.3kReads9.0Score218Shelves

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    A rare masterpiece with a score of 9.5 In the late Ming Dynasty! This is a novel about the war in the late Ming Dynasty with a strong sense of reality. The writing is majestic and the logic is clear. I would like to call it the third masterpiece of the Late Ming series!

46. 546 大 The Splendor of Great Wei 大魏芳华 West Wind Is Strong西风紧Historical2.2M WordsOngoing In the late Three Kingdoms period, shadows lurk beneath the dawn of unification. Cao Wei’s authority is steadily being hollowed out. Everyone can guess what the Sima clan is plotting, but who can predict the course of the realm? 142Reads9.1Score—Shelves
47. 547 迎 Marrying the Empress? Why Does This Fake Eunuch Have to Help? 迎娶皇后，竟让我这假太监帮忙？ Are You a Pig?!你是猪吗！Historical4.8M WordsCompleted Wu Zhongxian transmigrated to a parallel world and became an unremarkable little eunuch. From then on, he began defying fate and changing his destiny. I’ll climb to the very top, one step at a time! I’ll become the greatest of all! 6.9kReads8.6Score649Shelves
48. 548 神 Above the Divine Dynasty 神朝之上 Boundary畛域Eastern Fantasy732k WordsCompleted The Boundless Continent stretches on without end, vast and boundless, home to countless races where the strong rule. In the Moonsea region, the Li family was one of only two imperial clans among humankind. Once incomparably glorious, it founded the ancient Tang Empire, which flourished for a time before collapsing in a single day. The clan’s fortunes dwindled, and it later hid away in the shattered starfield of the Boundless Sea for three entire eras. Three eras later, a prodigy was born into th 812Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    [Learned][Learned][Learned]

49. 549 重 Reborn in Officialdom: Governing the County, Ruling the World 重生官场之县治天下 Old General of Guanzhong关西老将Urban1.3M WordsCompleted This book connects seamlessly with Rebirth on the Official and Business Paths. The county is the foundation of a peaceful nation. Being a county magistrate is hard, and being one in a poor county is even harder. Li Yuanfang is reborn in 1990 and steps onto the official and business paths, achieving both wealth and power. In governing the county, he dares to face challenges head-on and strikes decisively. With exceptional courage and strategy, he defeats his opponents time and again, winning one 22Reads8.1Score101Shelves

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    My works are worth looking forward to. Many of the story materials come from real life.

50. 550 反 Rebel: System's Beginner's Guide to Starting a Rebellion 反贼：系统零基础指导造反 Prince Langya琅邪王Historical685k WordsOngoing (Also known as: The Moment I Transmigrated, the System Wanted to Teach Me Rebellion) Yet another member of the Xiao clan has transmigrated… This time, it was Xiao Zheng. Maybe he had transmigrated the wrong way, because he became a common laborer doing corvee duty. He had only three options left in life: work himself to death, starve to death, or get beaten to death… Xiao Zheng said he'd rather be reincarnated. But the System said it could teach him how to start a rebellion… 9Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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