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. 151 无 The Immortal Path Without Dao 无道仙路 Big-Headed T头很大的T君Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted [No female lead + ordinary mortal protagonist + brutal cultivation; From the Start: A Broken Piece of Jade Reveals the Secrets of Immortality, The Terrifying Road to Immortality, Mystery, Immortal Paths, and the Angler, The Strange Path to Immortality are updated simultaneously] There was no road in the world to begin with. A road appears when enough people walk it. Wudao found a mysterious piece of fine wood glowing with purple light and arrived in the world of cultivation. It was a brutal plac 18.4kReads8.6Score1.1k14d adds
2. 152 你 You’re All Chasing the Heroine? Then I’ll Marry the Demoness 你们都追女主？那女魔头我娶走了 Paper Parcel纸包Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing [One heroine + everyday affection + guaranteed sweetness + cultivation system + grand setting] Shen Yi'an transmigrates into a rather outrageous novel. Born into the world, he discovers that he’s the original protagonist, the one with a massive green hat hanging over his head: the Sixth Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, His Highness Prince Chu! The second, third, fourth, and nth male leads all like the heroine. Whoever wants that whole field of green can have it. I don’t. You’re all going after 122.6kReads9.3Score8.9k14d adds

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   You won't regret reading this novel.

3. 153 榕 Four Essays Beneath the Banyan Tree 榕树下随笔四篇 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪8k WordsCompleted Four Essays Beneath the Banyan Tree 146Reads—Score114d adds
4. 154 非 Neither Wolf nor Blood 非狼非血 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪36k WordsCompleted Neither Wolf nor Blood 2Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 155 神 The Divine Cage Game 神笼游戏 AshzzoieUrban2.2M WordsOngoing In a dazzling technological future, a powerful being descends, calling itself a god and ruling over all. Everything becomes a game for the gods. The gods become humanity’s sole objects of faith. Above all faith, humans are the pieces and the gods move them. The world is a cage, and this is a game ruled by the gods. The gods rule everything! The gods create the games! The gods make the rules! Rule One: Every human must take part in the game. You need a ticket to compete, but the winner takes all, 25.2kReads9.3Score2k14d adds

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   "Please Enter My Jar": There's a kind of mischievous boy named Gongsun Yue; a kind of brotherhood named Song Yu; a kind of uninhibitedness named Changming; a kind of insightful insight named An Qingqian; and a kind of strategy called "Please Enter My Jar." All sorts of people gather together, sparking the flames of destiny. Will you be the turtle trapped in the jar?

6. 156 以 Fight Violence with Violence: From Tyrant to Emperor for the Ages 以暴制暴，从暴君杀成千古一帝 Red Moon Fish赤月鱼Historical364k WordsOngoing [Alternate History + No System + Emperor's Rise + Decisive and Ruthless + Multiple Heroines + Plenty of Heartbreak] Transmigrated to Great Qian, with a court full of treacherous officials, the Rong tribes invading from the south, and the empire on the brink of collapse. Facing this disastrous start, Qin Xuan says, “Don't panic. Just watch as I, Your Majesty, fight my way to peace across the land and everlasting prosperity!” 271Reads9.0Score—14d adds

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   Transmigrating to the Great Qian Dynasty, he uses violence to combat violence and turn the tide! Not only does he resolve the mess left by the original owner, but he also reclaims lost territory and eliminates a host of villains.

7. 157 不 The Undying One's Will 不死者的遗嘱 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪21k WordsCompleted The Immortal’s Last Will 14Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 158 重 Winning the World Again 重赢天下 Xu Lei徐累Historical587k WordsCompleted As the last ruler of the Li Dynasty faces the fall of his country, Qin Jianzhi transmigrates to the dynasty’s founding era. The founding emperor, Qin Youde, is still just a local warlord. Qin Jianzhi discovers that his great-grandfather, praised by the history books as a brilliant and mighty ruler, loves drinking and bragging and has no grand ambitions. His great-grandmother, Min Jiyue, is a fiery, stingy rich girl, while the legendary war god Chunyu Guxing is actually a delicate young woman. Ev 30Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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   Not bad, they made their fortune thanks to their great-grandfather.

9. 159 规 Rule Horror: The Liar Who Cannot Tell a Lie 规则怪谈：不能撒谎的欺诈师 Qing Qing青卿Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [No Romance + No Livestream + No National Destiny + Strong Heroine + Horror + Rule-Based Hauntings] Trickster Shi Si had only just walked out of prison after serving seven years when a wave of dizziness sent her tumbling into a world of rule-based horror. She also drew the D-rank talent [Mirror, Tell the Truth]. [Description of the Mirror, Tell the Truth Talent] [1. Whenever someone asks you a question, you must tell the truth.] [2. You will always know who the most beautiful woman in the world 9.2kReads8.6Score1.4k14d adds
10. 160 银 Silver Flame and the Wrong Magic Address Office 银焰与错误魔法地址办公室 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪Female-Channel Fanfiction13k WordsCompleted Silver Flame and the Office of Incorrect Magical Addresses 2Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 161 当 When I'm in the Rules Horror Game, Nothing Is Forbidden 当我在规则怪谈百无禁忌 Xu Moqing徐墨卿Mystery542k WordsCompleted [No female lead + supernatural horror + mental illness + comedy + national destiny] My name is Su Ming, and I'm a transmigrator. I currently work at Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital, where I'm in charge of the important project of “being studied.” They keep saying I'm sick, but I know I'm fine. It's the world that's sick. After I escaped from the psychiatric hospital, I was chosen by Rule Horror to become Longguo's chosen participant, representing Longguo in the upcoming horror games. [Ding! The Ho 67kReads9.6Score7.7k14d adds
12. 162 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4k14d adds

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    This book, which received a high score of 9.9 From 4 million people, probably doesn't need me to explain in detail. In short, it's very mind-bending and most people won't understand it.

13. 163 银 Silver Flame and the Dreamless 银焰与无梦者 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪Male-Channel Fanfiction12k WordsCompleted Silver Flame and the Dreamless —Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 164 生EN No Hope of Survival 生还无期 Young Master Changle长乐公子Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [No CP, No Female Lead] + [Infinite Deaths and Resurrections] + [Superpower Awakening] + [Mind Games and Strategy] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Life in Review] The keywords of this book are “human nature,” “death games,” and “setting traps.” The thirteen characters who appear from the start all play important roles! Each has a distinct personality, and every one of them will have a major part to play later in the story. This book also features endless deaths, so if that’s not your thing, please read wit 8.1kReads9.3Score84014d adds

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    To orchestrate such a scheme, Zuo Tang is indispensable! He's incredibly brilliant; I think his intelligence is unmatched among Tomato's male protagonists. It's a bit slow at the beginning, but the plot and writing are impeccable. Highly recommended; you'll regret not reading it.

15. 165 寒 Demon Slayer of the Frozen Abyss 寒渊诛魔 Awareness觉性Historical3.8M WordsCompleted I'm pleased to recommend my new book, Dustblade Suppresses the Palace Gate. Old friends and new, come join us in a world of wuxia, where the imperial court stands tall and the rivers and lakes stretch far and wide. Ordinary people lead extraordinary lives. They pursue vengeance and justice with abandon, and fight for their homeland and family. Each person pushes forward with all their might for the wishes they hold dear. 14.9kReads8.7Score1.3k14d adds

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    Highly recommended, very good!

16. 166 神 The Gods Devour Earth 神噬地球 The Old Donkey Keeps Braying驴子老叫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse536k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast] [Anti-Cheat System] [Political Intrigue] [Slow Burn, Not a Power Fantasy] [No Stereotypical Characters] [Cerebral Battles] [A Half-Classical, Half-Colloquial Style, Not for Everyone] (Revised through Chapter 39 of Volume 2. Later chapters will be updated in due course.) Thermodynamics applies in this book. You cannot replenish your mana endlessly. Any method of increasing one's power will gradually be discovered by others over time, leading to diminishing returns until the benefi 48.8kReads9.5Score8.7k14d adds

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    A random passerby brutally beats up a cheat-like character; an atheist outwits Cthulhu. A new genre: the anti-cheat system. 👍 The protagonist is highly intelligent and perceptive, adept at scheming against others. Supporting characters are also intelligent; the battles of wits are mind-bending. The early stages are slow-paced and require patience and strategic planning. Think ten steps ahead for every one step you take, navigating between gods.

17. 167 山 The Realm Is on the Brink of Collapse, and I Turn the Tide 山河破碎在即，我扶狂澜于即倒 Yu Sihui of the Great River Kingdom大河国的虞思卉Historical171k WordsOngoing The blood of the rebel princes stained the mottled palace walls red; The hoofbeats of foreign invaders echoed over the capital; Officials across the land kept shouting and singing as if all were well; Beneath thatched roofs, the common people silently prepared for one final struggle; The aging emperor, frail in his sickbed, made his final choice; A young man slowly emerged from the inner palace and appeared upon the throne. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Heart] This is a political intrigue story. The male protagonist has a grand vision, focusing on the overall situation of an entire nation. Every move he makes shocks the entire court. He skillfully divides and wins over officials and merchants, gradually strengthening the nation's power. Both the main and supporting characters are intelligent, with no idiots. A truly excellent story! [Kiss]

18. 168 天 Sky Warriors: The Battle of Destiny, Who Will Rule the World? 天空战记之天命之战谁主浮沉 The Blade Returns to the World刀刀重出江湖Eastern Fantasy279k WordsCompleted (History + Alternate History + Fantasy + Political Intrigue + Interwoven Foreshadowing + Ensemble Cast + Historical Events Blending Fact and Fiction) The setting of this story resembles the period from the end of Li Zhi's reign in the Tang Dynasty to the An Lushan Rebellion. During Li Zhi's reign, the Tang conquered the Western Turks (657), Baekje (660), and Goguryeo (668), bringing its territory to its greatest extent. Yet from the first year of the Xianheng era (670) onward, the Four Garrisons 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    (Historical + Alternate History + Fantasy Martial Arts Cultivation Framework + Political Intrigue + Multiple Foreshadowings + Historical Events Combining Reality and Fiction + Fate and Love Tribulations: Love for the Country or for the Beauty?) This story is set in a period similar to the late Tang Dynasty under Emperor Gaozong (Li Zhi) and the An Lushan Rebellion. During Li Zhi's reign, he successively conquered the Western Turks (657), Baekje (660), and Goguryeo (668), bringing the Tang Dynasty's territory to its greatest extent. However, since the first year of the Xianheng era (670), the Anxi Four Garrisons, Tuyuhun, and other regions were successively conquered by the Tibetan war god Lun Qinling. The Tang Dynasty's territory in the Western Regions declined, and it suffered a defeat at the hands of Silla, losing the Korean Peninsula. Furthermore, he listened to slander and killed the surrendered Eastern Turkic Khan Ashina Funian, leading to the Eastern Turks' rebellion against the Tang and the establishment of the Later Turkic Khaganate, which repeatedly invaded the Tang Dynasty's borders. I am a programmer and also a writer. Therefore, they may want to highlight how their professional background is integrated into novel writing, such as topological logic verification, a self-consistent secret technique system, and meticulous foreshadowing. These are the key points that distinguish it from other fantasy and historical novels.

19. 169 节 A Green Bough Beyond the Season 节外青枝 Turns Out It's an Owl原来是只猫头鹰Two Male Leads297k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Waves rise on the sea with the wind’s help. When two people collide, is it carefully planned, or written in the stars? Ye Lan didn’t know. All he knew was that he carried a secret he could never speak of, and that he had endured in silence for years for more than just high office and a life of luxury. The officials said he curries favor, that he is deeply calculating, that he is a treacherous wolf who helped a rebel seize the throne. They said he bewitched the heir 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Help! I burst into tears when I saw the part where Feng Mingyang faked his death! The scene where Ye Lan vomited blood while holding the broken hairpin still makes my heart ache when I think about it, it was so heartbreaking!

20. 170 莫 Better Than the Clouds 莫若凌霄 Yue Guan月关Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Tang Congxin, an art school reject, unexpectedly arrives in a world ruled by an empress and becomes a fallen imperial grandson whose life is hanging by a thread. But even an abandoned child can aspire to greatness. A fallen imperial grandson should rise like a dragon. If my grandfather could be emperor, and my grandmother could be empress, then I, an abandoned child, can do it too. 27.3kReads9.0Score3.2k14d adds

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    Both books involve transmigration. The first one is set in another world with a similar background to the Tang Dynasty, during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian. The second one involves transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty and becoming an empress in his childhood, and it's intelligent. The second book is new and has a good plot; it's about transmigrating to the Song Dynasty. Those interested can take a look.

21. 171 四 Siheyuan: Sending Yi Zhonghai to the Great Northwest from the Start 四合院：：开局送易中海去大西北 Beauty Abounds in the World海内存美女Male-Channel Fanfiction598k WordsCompleted Spring 1961, and it was once again the breeding season for those beasts. Zhang Anping transmigrated into a courtyard home and discovered that his parents were senior engineers sent to assist in the west. They had been mailing him 150 yuan every month, but he hadn't received a single cent in six years. Familiar with life in the courtyard, Zhang Anping immediately called the police. Yi Zhonghai finally panicked. 43.7kReads7.6Score1.9k14d adds

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    The pinnacle of post-apocalyptic political intrigue novels! Rebirth and revenge combined with high-IQ strategic maneuvering, the plot twists and turns constantly, the world-building is novel, and the writing is solid and immersive.

22. 172 三 Romance of the Three Jin States 三晋演义 Fanchen繁宸Historical174k WordsOngoing Goujian endured hardship and humiliation until he could destroy Wu and establish his hegemony, bringing an end to the Jin state's century-long dominance and shocking the entire kingdom. As Duke Jizao and chief minister Zhiyao desperately sought a way to restore Jin, Zhao Wuxu proposed reclaiming the lands of the Fan and Zhonghang clans to strengthen the ducal house. This triggered a fierce struggle over land among the four families of Zhi, Zhao, Wei, and Han, plunging the Jin dukes into decline 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Reading historical stories, learning historical knowledge, and broadening personal horizons—this is a good book that is adapted but not fabricated.

23. 173 我 My Father Is the Emperor Who Begs at the Gate 我老爹是叫门皇帝 Bald Li San光头李三Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In the fourteenth year of the Zhengtong reign, my father, Zhu Qizhen, personally led an expedition beyond the borders, hoping to spread the might of the Great Ming far and wide. He never expected it to be like sending meat buns to a dog: he went out and never came back, becoming the Emperor Who Knocked at the Gates. Once he was no longer useful, they sent him back to the capital and confined him in the Southern Palace. Now Father is knocking at the gates again. Zhu Jianshen, who had been countin 53.4kReads8.8Score3.8k14d adds
24. 174 我 All My Talent Comes from Trouble 我这一身才华，全是劫 Spring Tribute春贡Eastern Fantasy124k WordsOngoing [One heroine + wuxia + court politics + subversion of transmigration tropes + no characters acting stupid] He brings civilization to the world and uses learning and martial skill to help the people. Cheng Hai sweeps away cults, destroys ritual altars, and rescues people from peril. Everything he does seems like the work of a true hero. He believes that if he rises high enough, he can surely bring new life to the common people. But as he fights to purge foreign forces, he pushes the martial world 18Reads—Score—14d adds

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    There's no system involved; everything depends on intelligence. The protagonist uses modern strategies to manipulate power in a martial arts world, while all the villains are highly intelligent. Both the male and female leads are exceptionally strong.

25. 175 我 With My Blood, I’ll Save These Mountains and Rivers 我以我血挽山河 Black-Hearted Little Beaver黑心小海狸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy + Slow Burn + Multiple Storylines + No Golden Finger + Passionate Conquest of the Song] At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, Bianjing was under siege, and the realm was falling into enemy hands. After his soul traveled nine hundred years through time, Gu Yuan found himself on the snowy plains outside Bianjing, where he and a band of fleeing soldiers happened to rescue the reborn Princess Zhao Yingluo. Through careful planning at every turn, he rose to become the era’s gr 34.1kReads9.2Score3.4k14d adds
26. 176 说 I Was Supposed to Be a Laid-Back Prince Consort, but You Became a Land Immortal 说好当闲散驸马你竟成了陆地神仙 Jasmine in Winter冬日里的茉莉Historical503k WordsCompleted Li Guanqi, a top big shot of the twenty-first century, transmigrates to ancient times after an accident and becomes the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo, a family with immense power at court. He is known as the greatest wastrel under heaven. Everyone mocks him as useless and uneducated, never realizing that he possesses an incredible golden finger. He originally planned to lie flat, spend his days cockfighting and walking dogs, and enjoy music and theater, living the good life he never had in his pre 113.8kReads7.6Score5.3k14d adds

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    Good, great, new book, very enjoyable! [Cool][cool][cool][cool] It's just a bit short, but I can invest now.

27. 177 完 The Perfect Trip Begins with a Shootout 完美旅途从枪战开始 Jiu Jiuyan久九言Mystery256k WordsOngoing A global spy thriller. A tangled web of espionage meets Mission: Impossible. The road to becoming a world-class police officer begins with a hunting trip! Suspense + deduction + espionage + political intrigue + healing. No mindless decisions, no System. It’s logical and deduction-driven, with victories won through intelligence and high technology! In this book, you’ll find wilderness hunts, beautiful women and handsome men, secret organizations, elite assassins, super-spies, shootouts, and elabo 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Modern espionage, high intelligence, sophisticated reasoning, intricate schemes, and intense suspense; no systematic plot devices; global espionage; exotic settings. A blend of Bourne Identity and Mission Impossible.

28. 178 湛 Azure Tyrant 湛蓝暴君 Return on the Roadside陌上回Sci-Fi & Apocalypse4.0M WordsCompleted “What? You’re creating a biological disaster? Arrest them!” “Huh?! You’re trying to summon the Zerg? That’s completely insane! Seize them!” “Whoa! Why are you bringing an alien along? Are you planning to build up a whole army? Hands on your head, get down on your knees!” The many Chosen Ones from different realms cried out, “Run! The Evil God’s lackeys are here!” Li Si, a man devoid of emotion, wanted to become normal. Representing his realm in the Contest Across the Myriad Heavens, he became an 24.3kReads9.0Score2.3k14d adds

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    The first book was good, but the updates were slow. The second book was very good in the beginning, but it fell apart in the last 500-600 chapters, feeling like it was just padding.

29. 179 系 System Sign-In: Transmigrate to Ancient Times and Become a Princess's Husband 系统签到，穿越古代当驸马 The Orange That Can Swim会游泳的橙子Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Li Zhenbang, an instructor at a police academy, accidentally transmigrates to ancient times. Through a series of mishaps, he becomes the princess's consort. He had planned to spend his days cockfighting, bird-walking, flirting with fairies, beating up spoiled brats, and kicking the arrogant prodigies around. Who could have guessed he'd awaken a sign-in System? As he looks at his stunning princess wife, he sees the disdain in her eyes. “My husband is a peerless gentleman, both a scholar and a war 11.7kReads8.7Score73814d adds
30. 180 蜀 Zhuge Liang Calls the Rebellious Son of Shu Han a Total Monster 蜀汉逆子诸葛亮直呼太妖孽 Lan Bingche岚冰澈Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Autumn winds sweep across Wuzhang Plains, and a star of the Han falls. For so many later romantics who love Shu Han and dream of its restoration, this became an unshakable regret in their hearts. Yet in the final moments of Zhuge Liang's life, he met a kindred spirit from a younger generation, long overdue. A mere brat, yet born with a rebellious streak. His words made even Zhuge Liang question his own life, leaving him feeling diminished. And yet, a deathless light flared in his aging eyes. "Th 738Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    The pinnacle of historical political intrigue novels, featuring a protagonist with an inhumanly rebellious and extraordinary intelligence.

31. 181 灭 The Fallen Kingdom's Princess: Wielding the King's Sword, She Makes the World Her Chessboard 灭国公主：执王权霸剑，天下为棋 Rabbit and Pallas's Cat兔子兔狲Ancient Romance117k WordsOngoing [Madness + yandere + political scheming + behind-the-scenes manipulation + deep-seated grudges + restoration of the kingdom. This is an unusual subject, so please don't flame it if it's not for you.] [The heroine doesn't rely on men. She shines on her own, using cunning and strategy to topple the Great Qing Empire from the ground up!] [Not a wish-fulfillment novel. Not a wish-fulfillment novel. Not a wish-fulfillment novel. We say it three times because it's important.] Five years ago. The Crown —Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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    The princess's heart belongs only to her people and her country. She will avenge the humiliations of the past by restoring the kingdom and restoring the dignity of the royal family!

32. 182 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 43.1kReads9.4Score4.4k14d adds

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    ❤️📚🍊🫸 Unravel the mystery with a bizarre case, and avenge a blood feud with wit and strategy. They weathered storms together in the martial world, and they fought fiercely for power in the imperial court. Enjoy the rich and skillful writing! The plot is full of twists and turns and is quite mind-bending! Serious intrigue intertwined with humor, tenderness hidden beneath the clash of swords! A high-quality male-oriented novel that combines mystery, political intrigue, and martial arts elements! 💐💐💐

33. 183 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 165.8kReads9.4Score19.2k14d adds

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    "The Prodigal Son" will definitely catch your eye! On the surface, he's a dissolute playboy despised by everyone in the capital, indulging in pleasure and lacking any real skills. But in reality, he's a master strategist, a wolf in sheep's clothing. When the political landscape shifts and the court becomes treacherous, this seemingly carefree young man suddenly reveals his true colors when his family faces hardship. With his exceptional strategic acumen, he orchestrates events, manipulating political rivals and turning the tide of power struggles. He also forges a unique path in business, amassing wealth beyond measure. From being ridiculed to being revered, his journey to power is thrilling and exhilarating, interwoven with court intrigue and (jianghu) anecdotes, full of twists and turns that will keep you hooked!

34. 184 趋 Seek Fortune and Avoid Disaster: With Fate on My Side, How Could I Lose? 趋吉避凶，天命在我怎么输？ Three Thoughts at Night夜间三思Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Decisive and ruthless + both saint and demon + political scheming and battles of wits + no System + divination by lot + progression-focused story + no female lead] In this corrupt world of the Five Turbidities, people are tormented by the eight sufferings. Hearts are wicked, no one cultivates virtue, false views prevail, and heresy flourishes. No living being escapes harm. Whenever Zhou Qingfeng reached a crossroads in life, he would draw a lot and cast a divination, avoiding misfortune and cho 5.5kReads8.3Score42614d adds

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    This should have been resolved.

35. 185 穿 Transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty as a Down-and-Out Official’s Son, I Become a First-Rank Minister 穿越大清落魄官二代成一品大员 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical134k WordsOngoing Lin Wen accidentally transmigrates to the Qing dynasty and becomes the down-on-his-luck son of an official. Facing adversity, he works hard step by step, turns his life around, and ultimately climbs to the pinnacle of power, becoming a high-ranking court official of the first rank. 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This historical novel is super good!

36. 186 百 The Hundred-Yuan War: The Battle Between the Underachievers and the Top Students 百元战纪：学渣和学霸之间的战争 An Oversized Brick超大的砖Historical180k WordsCompleted Can an ordinary person really not change history? Stop always transmigrating as emperors and princes. [The rise of Wei Xiaobao, a minor diplomat in the Great Shun dynasty!] [Plenty of comedy and historical references + alternate history + no technology cheat + tight logic] In 1744, one hundred years after the fall of the Ming dynasty, the world should be on the eve of the Industrial Revolution. But this strange world has no metal resources, no iron or copper mines, and so there is no Industrial 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    All are wars fought with cold weapons. The opening is a Game of Thrones-like scenario. In a Game of Thrones-like world, there are no absolute heroes or villains. In 1744, the Han Chinese regime of Da Shun faced invasion from northern nomadic tribes. Would it end like the Southern Song or the Southern Ming, or repeat the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties? None of the above… There's Daenerys Targaryen, Red-Clad Little Wind, Princess Shao Min, the "King of Knowledge," Da Shun, the Eight Banners, the Tatars, the Ming restoration, rebellious generals, Japanese pirates, Qi cultivators, martial saints, and unscrupulous merchants who profit from multiple fronts… There are soldiers, battleships, galleons, caravels, treasure ships, and Fujian ships…

37. 187 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 50.2kReads9.0Score3.1k14d adds

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    That was amazing!

38. 188 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Concubine-Born Heir's Rise to Power 女穿男，庶房嫡子的逆袭 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Now available as an audiobook with a full cast. [Alternate history] + [Woman transmigrates as a man] + [Born into this world] + [Imperial exams and business in the early story] + [Court politics later on] + [One female lead, with a relatively small role] + [A touch of ensemble cast] + [No golden finger] Xie Chengxi was born into another world as the sixth son of the Xie family, a minor family in Bianjing's Grain Transport Guild. His father was the clan's rejected son, kept under pressure for yea 33.5kReads8.3Score3.6k14d adds

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    I like this book

39. 189 天 There Was Never Any Trouble in the World 天下本无事 Beyond Thought and Inaction不思无为Eastern Fantasy586k WordsOngoing Wuxia, court intrigue, political maneuvering, elaborate schemes, historical romance, and an ensemble cast. Fifteen years ago, the iron hooves of the Songchu Dynasty ruthlessly trampled a small nation in the north of the desert. Only a handful of children survived, barely clinging to life. Now, they have grown up! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The world is the game board, and all living beings are the pieces. Some consider themselves leisurely outsiders, while others consider themselves the high-ranking operators, unaware that they are already deeply involved without realizing it!

40. 190 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.8kReads8.3Score43714d adds
41. 191 河 The Heyin Coup: Empress Dowager Ling's Sixteen-Year Thirst for Power 河阴之变一灵太后的十六年权欲 Yue Fan Who Loves Barroth喜欢土砂龙的月帆Historical112k WordsCompleted Hu of the Northern Wei, the Empress Dowager Ling, was born into the Hu clan of Anding. Because her aunt was a Buddhist nun, she was able to enter the palace as a child. At the time, the Northern Wei's harsh old rule dictated that a mother must die when her son became crown prince. She insisted on giving birth to Yuan Xu anyway, and won that gamble with death. On the night Emperor Xuanwu died suddenly, she evaded an assassination attempt by the Gao clan with the protection of Yu Zhong and Cui Gua 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly intelligent and adept at political maneuvering. A broad perspective. But none of the supporting characters are fools; they are all master strategists. Similar to the Ming Dynasty.

42. 192 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 Fanfiction986k 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 1.9kReads—Score—14d adds

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    The Three Kingdoms world!!!

43. 193 龙 The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Historical163k WordsOngoing “The emperor in Chang’an, the army of the Wei residence.” The Wei residence’s household troops had become a thing of the past beneath the executioner’s blade, while the emperor in Chang’an lived in constant fear amid troubles both within and without. Does an emperor have some special birthright? Whoever commands the strongest troops and finest horses becomes emperor! Flames raged everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang was now divided among rival regional warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang 57Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Recommended! The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is a slow-burn story (you can observe and play a minor role in the early stages). There is no system, no cheat codes, it's not mindless, it's not pretentious, there's no technology, it's not about cultivating immortality, but it has history, characters, war, and intrigue. It emphasizes strategy, with an adopted son seizing power and controlling the regional warlords, eventually unifying the world and continuing the five-hundred-year-old Tang Dynasty!

44. 194 兵 Marching Out of the Ten Thousand Mountains to Reclaim Our Homeland and Expand Our Borders 兵出十万大山，复故土拓新疆 The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Historical903k WordsOngoing Liu Yongfu went up the mountain to gather firewood. In a dream, an old man told him that he was a mighty general who should defend his home and protect his people. When he woke, he also had a new set of memories from the future. Liu Yongfu decided that, besides defending his homeland, he should find the Han people a place to settle, help them survive more than a decade of war and natural disasters, and fight against imperialism... [Some parts of this story take liberties with history, or happen 6.1kReads—Score41414d adds

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    The male protagonist is reborn to reclaim his homeland and build a Han Chinese world for the people.

45. 195 重 Back on the Political Career Path 重走政途 The Cat Who Meows Too Much乱喵的猫Urban2.3M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 342Reads6.8Score18914d adds

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    (Rebirth + Political Career + Single Female Lead) Starting from a small town, minimal romance, no female companions, no harem. Ren Zhengxi, a corrupt official who fell from grace in his previous life, is reborn in 1995, before his political career begins. He decides to repent and return to politics. Relying on his memories from his previous life, he plans for national development, and as his position rises, he gains a deeper understanding of officialdom...

46. 196 回 After the College Entrance Exam, I Used My Foresight to Become a Tycoon 回到高考后，利用先知成富豪 The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Urban841k WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Chen Feiyu returns to the day after his class reunion, held after the college entrance exam. Using his information advantage, he makes up for past regrets. From the start, he sets his sights on the Brazil World Cup to earn his first fortune, then uses his expertise and memories to grow his money in the stock market. He also keeps in touch with his high school crush and his senior from university, wins the hearts of both beauties, and becomes a winner in life! 2.8kReads—Score11014d adds
47. 197 盲 The Blind Physician in the Capital: Schemes of the Imperial Court 盲医踏京：帝阙权谋录 Dong Wang Jinglan东往景澜Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted She is a blind physician with clear-sighted purpose, lying low for thirty years, waiting to stir up the treacherous imperial court. He is the supreme ruler, commanding all beneath heaven and mastering every scheme, yet somehow failing to account for his own heart. One fateful red thread binds her bloody vendetta at one end and his vast empire at the other. When her celestial eye sees through his game, it also reveals her own fate. A tragic romance that begins in manipulation and ends in deep 115Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend this book! Grand scale! Strong moral compass! High intelligence! Incredibly intricate political maneuvering!! The weight of history is interwoven with love, hate, and grudges. A red thread binds her to her deep-seated hatred and his vast empire; two people with opposing stances repeatedly protect each other amidst the turmoil of the palace. She stirs up the political landscape with her medical skills, while he sheds his cold imperial facade to reveal his vulnerability. What begins as a game of mutual exploitation ultimately blossoms into an unbreakable bond of love. Full of a sense of destiny, it's incredibly captivating.

48. 198 诡 Eerie Tattoos 诡纹 Daoist of Jiangnan江南道长Mystery3.9M WordsCompleted My grandfather was a tattoo artist, but the things he tattooed were seriously sinister… 7.3kReads9.1Score78314d adds

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49. 199 京 The Sinful Sea of the Capital 京门孽海录 Green Grass from the Middle从中绿草Historical365k WordsOngoing The enmity between the Zhao family and the Emperor, the Chancellor, and the Empress has always been a thorn between them. They must trust and work together, yet they keep rubbing against that thorn. Can a unity born of pain endure into the next generation? 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    1. The entire family was massacred by a treacherous minister, and the siblings were separated for ten years! The brother became a trusted advisor to the prince, and the sister became a top assassin. When they reunited, they joined forces to stir up trouble in the court!

50. 200 水 Water Margin: Reborn as Chao Gai, I Slay Song Jiang’s Trusted Men 水浒：重生成晁盖，手刃宋江亲信 Sail of the Sea海之帆Historical700k WordsCompleted Good news: I transmigrated and got a second chance at life! Bad news: I transmigrated as Chao Gai, with barely a breath left from the start, while my underlings were forcing me to step down. Good news: I'm a top-tier game designer, and I'm best at turning hopeless situations around! Lying in my sickbed, I stared at the roomful of “actors.” Song Jiang cried, “Brother, rest easy and go in peace!” I grabbed him right back. “Go to hell! Get me the best doctor you can find!” Song Jiang, stunned: Wasn 1.2kReads6.8Score10814d adds

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