Ancient War and Conquest: Strategic, Step by Step, and No Mindless Modern Firearms 古代战争争霸的，步步为营的，不要无脑热武器

1. 251 明 The Late Ming Trilogy 明末三部曲 Li De罹得Historical697k WordsCompleted This is a late-Ming historical epic told primarily from the perspective of the Daxi Army and the peasant rebels. The general approach is seventy percent fact and thirty percent fiction: the main characters and major events are real, but some real historical figures’ personalities, backgrounds, and experiences have been fictionalized. The trilogy’s central themes trace a path from the ensemble cast’s “instinct to survive and ideal of universal harmony” in the Survival arc, to “destruction, plunde 927Reads8.2Score101Shelves

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   The historical epic "The Late Ming Trilogy," centered on peasant armies and the Great Western Army, has completed its first part, the Survival Chapter, featuring a group portrait. The long story of seizing the throne has begun, with the "Xinglin Kills His Wife" chapter now updated. The book is meticulously researched, subtly weaving in the narrative, boasting a grand plot and vivid characters. Don't miss it!

2. 252 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 an official position, dug up ancient tombs to raise military funds, formed a secret guard, and fought 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. 253 先 Win Over the Sisters First, Then Rule the World with the Way of Caution 先得姐妹花，再以苟道得天下 Little Yellow Duck hh小黄鸭hhHistorical107k WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines + conquest + recruiting troops and gathering talent + a satisfying low-profile rise + a cunning protagonist] In the early stages, he keeps his small faction under the radar and focuses on growth. When chaos erupts midway through the story, he takes over Jizhou City, recruits troops and talent, and stockpiles soldiers, food, and weapons. In the later stages, the warlords vie for control of the realm. This is absolutely a story about warlords vying for supremacy, not one that pr 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In this fictional historical setting, the protagonist focuses on early development, followed by a period of warring states vying for supremacy. The strategy involves accumulating resources, building strong walls, and delaying the declaration of kingship. The early game is about playing it safe and avoiding trouble, but once power is established, the protagonist can conquer cities and ultimately dominate the land, using Jizhou City as a central hub.

4. 254 逍 The Carefree Imperial Son-in-Law 逍遥驸马爷 Drunk from a Flick of the Finger弹指一壶醉Historical3.0M WordsCompleted (Set in a fictional world, drawing mainly on the Ming and Tang dynasties and the Three Kingdoms era) Qin Feng, a doctor skilled in every field, transmigrates into the body of an unwanted illegitimate son in the Grand Tutor's residence. He only wants to become a secret tycoon in this dynasty and find a chance to establish his own household. Unexpectedly, he becomes a royal son-in-law, entering a sham marriage with a princess. Each gets what they want from the arrangement, and Qin Feng only has hi 21.5kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves

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   A general practitioner transmigrates into the body of an unloved illegitimate son. Originally intending to become a hidden billionaire, he ends up as the son-in-law of a royal family. Watch as Qin Feng stirs up trouble and changes the world within this fake marriage!

5. 255 重 Reborn as King You of Zhou: From the Start, I Killed Bao Si to Consecrate My Banner 重生周幽王，开局杀褒姒祭旗 Mr. Katydid螽斯先生Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [A slow-burn tale of farming and development + court intrigue + warlord rivalries + no System + not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy] Zhou Chen transmigrates to the end of the Western Zhou Dynasty and becomes the infamous King You of Zhou, Ji Gongsui. He has already been on the throne for six years. The Zhou royal house is in decline, its royal armies have been wiped out, the people are furious, and the feudal lords are ready to make their move. Only five years remain before the Quanrong capture 934Reads8.4Score102Shelves

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   [Heart] The protagonist has been reborn! Good news: He is the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty—yes, the legendary Zhou Dynasty! Bad news: He is the last emperor of the Zhou Dynasty—King You of Zhou. Watch how the protagonist, step by step, uses war and strategy to gradually rebuild the Great Zhou Dynasty. [Admiration]

6. 256 从 From Frontier Army Officer to Conquering the World 从边军校尉开始征战天下 Seven Blades七刃Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Modern-day office drone Qin Chuan transmigrates to the Great Zhou Dynasty, only to find himself from the start a low-ranking officer at Tianxiong Pass! With barbarian cavalry pounding at the border from without and court intrigue framing him from within, he has no System or golden finger, only a modern mindset and a ruthless, iron-blooded streak. Others say a border officer is a pawn with nowhere to go, but he is determined to make his move, break through the frontier, purge treacherous official 2.2kReads6.7Score137Shelves

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   There are no firearms; the story is primarily set in an alternate history, where characters develop slowly and eventually conquer the world!

7. 257 大 Great Ming: Farming from 1641 Onward 大明：种田从1641年开始 Poor Cat可怜的猫Historical1.4M WordsOngoing In the fourteenth year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming dynasty, modern man Chen Nuo unexpectedly finds himself in this turbulent era. The Central Plains are falling, and bloodshed is everywhere. Within the realm, rebel forces led by Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong run rampant; beyond the borders, the Jurchen barbarians look hungrily toward the lands within the passes. The people starve, corpses litter the countryside, and some even resort to cannibalism! If that’s how things are, there’s nothi 29Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   I recommend works about the struggle for supremacy in the late Ming Dynasty. The protagonist nearly starved to death during the natural disasters of the late Ming Dynasty, but fought against fate with his own abilities and gradually became stronger.

8. 258 水 Water Margin: More Children, More Blessings, Winning Heroes and the Realm 水浒多子多福收好汉争霸 Stop Making Up Names for Me乱给我起名Historical225k WordsCompleted [More Children, More Blessings] [Recruiting Water Margin Heroes] [Conquest on the Battlefield] Emperor Huizong of Song: Make him a prince? And throw in a princess, too? Li Zhu: Boss, I’m a strategist. Why do you keep making me lead troops? Wen Huanzhang: Some pig just trampled my precious little cabbage? Emperor of Liao: I just took the throne, and Yanjing is already gone! Wanyan Zonghan: This kid’s ruthless! Wanyan Zongwang: He’s not playing by the rules. This is so unfair! Wanyan Wushu: Forget 1.2kReads6.2Score105Shelves

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   An officially approved, exhilarating novel! Multiple female leads, cavalry warfare! Add to your bookshelf for later reading! No airplanes or artillery, only melee combat, strategic planning, tactical skirmishes, and sneak attacks!

9. 259 秦 Moonlight over Qin Tower 秦楼月寒 Jiankang Constable建康捕快Historical294k WordsOngoing [History]+ [Alternate world]+ [Political intrigue]+ [Imperial court]+ [Royal family]+ [Wulin]+ [Revenge]+ [Battlefield]+ [Nation and family]+ [Love and hate] A young prince's journey through the martial world, a world-shaking conspiracy shrouded in intrigue, and a fated showdown entangled in love and hate… 7Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 260 重 Reviving the Ming Dynasty 重振大明 Lu Renjia路人家Historical2.3M WordsCompleted An ordinary man arrives in the late Ming dynasty, during the Tianqi era. To survive and save the last dynasty of the Han people, he gives everything he has. At court, he contends with the eunuch faction led by Wei Zhongxian. On the battlefield, he fights the Later Jin armies. From then on, his life will be anything but ordinary... —Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 261 大 A Literary Youth in the Han Dynasty 大汉文艺青年 Last Night I Saw Your Post昨夜见君帖Historical1.6M WordsOngoing [History] [Alternate World] [Transmigration] [Witty and Humorous] [Multiple Heroines] Fan Li, a rogue who runs a bar, undergoes Transmigration into ancient times. One poem stuns the literary world, and one song brings listeners to tears. From his initial, desperate flight to making his first splash at a grand literary gathering; from showing off his divine prowess at Chongli Terrace to fighting bloody battles in a lone northern fortress, the rascal laughs and curses his way through it all. In t 4.6kReads7.8Score336Shelves

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    Great book, it's addictive! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

12. 262 明 The Powerful Minister of the Late Ming 明末大权臣 Seven Armies七甲兵Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Amid the upheaval at the end of the Ming dynasty, a little butterfly beats its wings. In those turbulent times, heroes burn with passion. These heroes, striding proudly through blood and fire, usher in a new era. Heroic valor and the love of men and women: the road to power begins... 95Reads8.5Score—Shelves
13. 263 国 Nation War: Lu Bu Becomes My Sworn Son 国战：吕布拜我义父 The Mad God Is Here疯神在此Urban1.2M WordsCompleted (History + National Fortune and War + Famous Generals + Livestreaming + Cold Weapon Warfare + Passionate Battles) The moment Wu Xing draws the peerless Lu Bu in National War, the gears of fate begin to crack. In this virtual war spanning the globe, the Dragon Kingdom’s Han army under his command captures cities and territory, defeating famous generals from countries around the world. At the same time, he uncovers countless secrets hidden in history. The Mohists’ epic westward migration; the secr 13Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    These are good.

14. 264 十 After Ten Years of Study, I Passed the Imperial Exams. Now You’re Sending Me Off to Marry for an Alliance? 十年苦读中状元，你送我去和亲？ Whispering in Silence窃窃无语Eastern Fantasy418k WordsCompleted Ensemble cast + female emperor + System + cultivation + summoning Zhang Daolin transmigrated from Earth to the Shenwu World as a child. After years of studying hard, he passed the imperial examinations. He had planned to inherit the family business and quietly devote himself to teaching and educating others. Then he awakened a System, but he had to take part in the imperial examinations to unlock it. First prize: command of the Investiture of the Gods and the Dao fruit of the Heavenly Emperor. S 2.5kReads7.4Score138Shelves
15. 265 救 Help! This Lousy System Is Making Me Found a Sect! 救命！这破系统让我开宗立派！ The Crying of Xiao Xiao萧萧之鸣Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world as a sickly man, the male lead triggers a System: if he fails to save twenty people within three years, he’ll die of his illness. He sets off on a journey to save people, meeting one lovely confidante after another along the way. In the end, he’s forced to found a sect and finds his happy ending. (This is not a cultivation novel.) The premise is fairly fresh, leaving behind the traditional level-up-and-fight-monsters formula. The protagonist is frail at firs 36.4kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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    At the beginning of the story, when the male protagonist is very weak, he builds a force and, step by step, plots his way to power in a thrilling and suspenseful struggle for supremacy. It's a fictional ancient world story without firearms or instant-kill abilities.

16. 266 重 Reborn in the Three Kingdoms as the Marquis of Changping of Ji Han 重生三国之季汉长平侯 Black And White Dodge黑白道奇Historical404k WordsOngoing Tian Yu is reborn in the Three Kingdoms. From the start, he helps Liu Bei prove his claim to be an imperial uncle, recruits Xun Yu, wins over Guo Jia, subdues Xu Chu, serves the Son of Heaven, and commands the warlords. He fights throughout his life and achieves merit on a par with Wei Qing, the great general of Emperor Wu of Han. Liu Bei declares, "A great and mighty champion, the foremost of generals: Guo Rang is worthy of the title!" 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Tian Yu is reborn in the Three Kingdoms period, starting by helping Liu Bei become Liu Bei's imperial uncle. Xun Yu? That belongs to Liu Bei. Guo Jia? Commanding the princes on behalf of the emperor? Those are all Liu Bei's men, a lifetime of battles, his achievements comparable to Wei Qing, the great general of Emperor Wu of Han. Liu Bei—the valiant general of Changping, the foremost among generals, worthy of the title! 5

17. 267 九 Jiuzhou: I Convince Xiang Yu to Be My Brother from the Start 九州，开局忽悠项羽做我哥 Gua Jiji瓜叽叽Historical3.0M WordsOngoing Vast Jiuzhou, rival heroes battling for supremacy, and illustrious figures from every era taking the stage. From the start, I talk my way into winning over Xiang Yu, and from then on I live a shamelessly carefree life. “Big Brother, come on, chop them down for me.” 895Reads6.8Score100Shelves
18. 268 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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    [Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn][Thumbs up]

19. 269 从 From Three Counties to King of Kings 从三县之地到万王之王 Not Much Tomorrow明日不多Historical389k WordsOngoing On the Continent of Kings, legendary heroes from every age gather, and countless kings found nations and vie for supremacy! Jiang Yuan's first fated queen is Wei Zifu, who brings the greatest dowry in history. Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, Huo Guang! Build high walls, stockpile provisions, then claim the throne? With divine generals at my side, my neighbors are my granary! I will sweep across the world, crush every kingdom, and become king of all kings! 1kReads8.9Score103Shelves
20. 270 汉 Late Han: A Comeback from the Frontier 汉末：从边陲开始的逆袭 Xiaosheng Watches the Sunrise小圣看日出Historical210k WordsCompleted How can a modern soul transmigrate into the body of an obscure nobody and, armed with an understanding beyond his time and unbreakable determination, rise from a minor border official amid the tumultuous Three Kingdoms era to shape the fate of the land and rewrite history? 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Waking up to a desperate situation—the Xianbei cavalry were approaching, and Shangguan had abandoned the city and fled. Chen Ce, with only a few dozen garrison soldiers, used broken bows and rusty swords to repel three hundred Xianbei cavalry. Gongsun Zan wanted to recruit him, Yuan Shao wanted to use him, and Liu Yu entrusted him with important tasks. Gongsun Xu hated him to the bone, and Qu Yi surrendered because of him. Some said he was foolish, giving up wealth and honor to protect over four hundred elderly, weak, women, and children. Chen Ce said: "They call me Brother Chen, so I have to be responsible for them." This is not the legend of one person, but the story of a group of ordinary people banding together for warmth in a chaotic world, defying fate. There are no cheat codes, only flesh and blood. There is no protagonist's halo, only brotherhood. Watch him rise from a lowly border official to the center of the chessboard of the world—this game, I've turned the tables.

21. 271 元 Legend of the Primordial Spirit Heroes 元灵英雄传 Cute and Handsome小萌帅Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Once upon a time, the realms of Heaven and Earth were connected. The gods of the heavenly domains protected humanity, while mighty human martial cultivators roamed the world. The alliance between gods and humans held the foreign races of the earthly realm and the demons of Heaven’s domains at bay, temporarily halting their expansion. But then the Gate between Heaven and Earth suddenly closed. The gods fell or vanished, and humanity’s great powers dwindled and withdrew from the world, leaving man 498Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You should check it out, it's really good.

22. 272 开 A Zhao Zilong as a Starting Reward 开局奖励一个赵子龙 I Don't Eat Pig Feed不吃猪饲料Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsOngoing [The 2023 luck-and-farming novel: follow the journey of building a power from scratch] [Fortune + Farming + System + Conquest] [P.S. This isn't a fast-paced power fantasy; the story moves at a slower pace.] [Become emperor, not a eunuch. If that bothers you, don't read this.] Qin Tianzong: “The Divine Race bullies us, the Demon Race humiliates us. Our human race must rise! Yanhuang shall never perish, and Huaxia shall never fall!” Ying Zheng: “Great Wall Legion, slaughter the jackal tribe! They 12.8kReads8.7Score755Shelves
23. 273 我 I'm a Corrupt Official Who Took Two Commoner Girls. What's the Problem? 我一个贪官抢两个民女有问题吗 Da Long Xiong A大垄兄啊Historical396k WordsCompleted [Ancient setting] [Transmigration] [Alternate world] [Comedy, schemer protagonist] This story starts a little slowly, but the protagonist is definitely no goody-goody! Xiao Chen transmigrates to the Dayu Dynasty and becomes a county magistrate from the start! He spends five years turning his county into a top-tier city, hoping to rule like a local emperor in a remote region. But the emperor discovers that Xiao Chen's county has more silver than the imperial treasury. He wants Xiao Chen to hand o 136Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    Not mindless, no firearms, the more you watch, the more addictive it becomes.

24. 274 三 Three Kingdoms: Summoning the World 三国之召唤天下 Falling Autumn Leaves秋叶飘零Historical232k WordsOngoing My new work is now available! Feel free to check it out on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 275 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 1.4kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The Boundless Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms, the Ruyi Cold Iron Fire Dragon Spear, the Eight-Sided Plum Blossom Bright Silver Hammer—Lu Huanwei's fame resounds throughout the land!

26. 276 三 Three Kingdoms: I Was a Lazybones, Yet Became a Mentor to Cao Wei's Emperor 三国：咸鱼的我，却成了曹魏帝师 Fu Jianquan Zhou福健全粥Historical4.2M WordsOngoing Su Yu transmigrates to the final years of the Han dynasty and becomes the first strategist in Cao Cao's camp, winning Cao Cao's trust and becoming his confidant. As eighteen warlords from the eastern provinces unite to campaign against Dong Zhuo, Su Yu helps the still-weak Cao Cao reap enormous rewards from the coalition's campaign. Later, at Su Yu's suggestion, Cao Cao occupies Yan Province and makes it his base. He battles Yuan Shu, welcomes the emperor, destroys Lu Bu, captures Liu Bei, and f 671Reads8.4Score115Shelves
27. 277 开 A Heirloom Jade Seal from the Start: From Building a Village to Founding a Nation 开局一个传国玉玺，从建村到建国 White-Clad Reincarnation白衣轮回Sports1.4M WordsCompleted [Massively multiplayer online game] [Lord] [No System] [Ruthless] [Slow burn] [Steady development] [Maxed-out luck] (A historical mash-up featuring civil officials and military generals from every dynasty, including characters from historical romances. The dynasty featured here is entirely new.) Qin Yu is reborn before the game launches. Starting as the village chief of a tiny player settlement, he rises to become the ruler of A New World! Emperor Zhou: “I have Eunuch Zhao, Prime Minister Qin, G 7.1kReads8.2Score567Shelves
28. 278 墨 The Ink Moon Halberd: Love and Revenge in the Western Regions 墨月戟：西域情仇 White Rice Dumpling白水粽Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No AI, entirely written by hand; court intrigue and an ensemble cast, with a traditional plot-driven narrative] [Subtle emotions, sweeping warfare, vivid characters] Beyond Yumen Pass lie the great desert and the Tianshan Mountains. With half Han heritage and half Hu blood, he was born amid the flames of a chaotic age, as the Han and the Xiongnu fought over the Western Regions. In a dreamlike lifetime, he saved the Cheshi princess and uncovered the fated bond between them as husband and wife in 158Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical novel about political intrigue and warfare. The protagonist is of mixed Han and non-Han descent, skilled in archery and spearmanship. Driven by conscience, he suffers persecution amidst the flames of war between the Western Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu for control of the Western Regions. He is forced to flee to Han territory, where his Han bloodline awakens, leading him on a life-long quest for revenge, intertwined with several destined romances with various girls (not a harem novel). Ultimately, he becomes the Protector-General of the Western Regions, avenging his blood feud, repelling the Xiongnu, and securing the frontier. The first war appears in Chapter 21, after which various forces gradually emerge, making the story increasingly exciting. It includes elements of family and country, political intrigue, war, coups, and betrayals… and more; you'll understand once you start reading.

29. 279 穿 I Transmigrated to the Tyrannical Qin: Chen Sheng Led Me in Rebellion 穿越暴秦：陈胜带我起义 Gu Tianshu穀天黍Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Are kings and nobles born to their station? The protagonist transmigrates into the brutal Qin dynasty and rises in rebellion alongside Chen Sheng, in an age ruled by harsh officials. Facing divisions between sworn brothers and the relentless turning wheels of history, he plots and schemes to save the brothers who stood together when their oath was first made. Where will he lead them from here...? 334Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this imaginative historical work.

30. 280 穿 Transmigrate as a Prince: Invincible with More Children, More Blessings 穿越王爷，从多子多福开始无敌 The Long Night Stretches On, Dust of Ages长夜漫漫万古尘Eastern Fantasy293k WordsOngoing Zhao Ye opened his eyes and found himself transformed into Prince Yan, a powerful warlord of the Great Yan Dynasty. He had barely transmigrated when he was caught in a deadly trap: resist the emperor's efforts to strip the princes of their fiefs, and he'd be branded a traitor and his entire household slaughtered; submit, and he'd be stripped of his power bit by bit, condemned to death, and placed under house arrest. And Zhao Ye himself was suffering a cultivation backlash, his meridians shattere 10Reads—Score131Shelves

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    Transmigrating to another world as Prince Zhao Ye of Yan, he starts in dire straits! His meridians are shattered, his cultivation crippled, and the palace is riddled with spies planted by the emperor; even his two consorts are undercover agents. A "Many Children, Many Blessings" system awakens, granting him three sons at the start, each possessing unparalleled talent. The eldest son's cultivation multiplies, the second son faces a looming crisis, and the third son conceals his presence. He feigns indulgence in taking concubines and fathering children, posing as a foolish and incompetent prince to lull the emperor into a false sense of security. Secretly, he purges spies, commands 30,000 Yan Prince Guards, and steadily builds his power. Beauties help him break through realms, and his offspring become powerful trump cards. Only when his iron cavalry reaches the capital does the world realize that this seemingly absurd prince has already amassed immense wealth and power.

31. 281 明 Ming Cavalry 明骑 The Guy Next Door隔壁小王Historical3.5M WordsCompleted A modern border defense soldier transmigrates to Liaodong in the late Ming dynasty, taking command in a time of crisis and rising from humble beginnings. He trains a hundred thousand cavalry, rides into battle with lance in hand, crushes the Tartar invaders, puts down the rebels, and conquers the pass at Mount Helan. He fishes in Lake Baikal and waters his horses on the American continent. Soon, the sun-and-moon battle flags fly across the world. Whoever dares invade our Great Ming shall be slai 1.6kReads8.6Score206Shelves

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    "Where is the Imperial Guard? Do you dare to follow me across the northern desert battlefields, trampling the royal tents of the Yan Rong?" A general in a red robe stood on his horse, sword drawn, and declared, "We are willing!" The battle-hardened soldiers before him chorused... More

32. 282 遥 The Faraway Far East 遥远的远东 The Messy Watermelon裹乱的西瓜Eastern Fantasy324k WordsOngoing [World Creation + Ensemble Cast + Comedy + New Story + No System + No Dumbing Down] [A tribute to the classic Zichuan, and a chance to make peace with its unresolved ending] After the war against the Celestial Clan, the Oracle Su Can lost his primordial force. To restore it, he was reborn as an ordinary person and came to the world of the Central Plains civilization. The Central Plains civilization is like a mysterious, dazzling tapestry. Humans, demons, orcs, zombie beasts, and other specie 147Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Exciting, explosive, incredibly exciting! The war scenes are grand, the storyline is beautiful, and the brutal depictions of war are sufficiently bloody and cruel. All wars have historical precedents, making for interesting exploration. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

33. 283 从 Starting as a Foot Soldier 从小兵开始 Li Xiangxiang李想想Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Qiao Lie, a young thug who spent every day brawling, got hit on the head with a brick. When he came to, he discovered that he had become a foot soldier on a battlefield. In a dynasty that had never existed in history, the uneducated Qiao Lie begins as a lowly soldier and embarks on a carefree, colorful life in ancient times... 12.2kReads8.9Score2kShelves
34. 284 皇 The Path of the Emperor 皇者大道 Snatching the Bonus偷吃红利Eastern Fantasy208k WordsCompleted Lin Fan transmigrated and unified another world through conquest. He struggled, hesitated, and wavered, but in the end he was destined to walk an extraordinary path: as a minister, a friend, a general, a marquis, a king, and an emperor. At last, he would ascend a throne piled high with bones and blood. 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The world of the Savage Continent is structured as follows: 1. A gradual progression from historical intrigue to military conquest, cultivation breakthroughs, and dimensional warfare. 2. Civilization evolution: from agrarian civilization to industrial civilization, interstellar civilization, and finally, the Korean civilization. 3. A complex web of overt and covert storylines and mysterious plots. 4. A military system that transitions from cold weapons to cultivation powers.

35. 285 双 Starting with Two Souls: I Conquer the Late Yuan with Firearms 双魂开局：我靠军火玩转元末 Before Fufeng Tower扶风楼前Historical509k WordsCompleted Drawing on an extensive range of ancient texts, this story blends historical fiction, Daoist fantasy, transmigration, and rebirth with spirit combat, farming, political schemes, psychology, destiny, and firearms, bringing to life the struggles and tangled cast of characters among the factions of Jiangnan at the end of the Yuan dynasty. Wang Zhen transmigrates by accident and takes over the body of Ming Er, a Red Turban general who lies dying after a defeat at the end of the Yuan dynasty. In desp 238Reads8.6Score102Shelves

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    Step by step, starting with defeated enemies, they used severance pay to rally the troops, enforced military discipline to win over the people, purchased grain at high prices to provide relief to displaced people, incorporated displaced people into their ranks, improved training methods and weapons to enhance combat effectiveness, and defeated the enemy by surprise...

36. 286 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, 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient fiction, a story of vying for supremacy, where every step is carefully planned, and intrigues abound.

37. 287 大 The Princes of Great Wei 大魏王侯 Pale Ink, Blue Robe淡墨青衫Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Xu Zixian, a fallen prince's heir, is reborn in the final days of a dynasty. He fights to save himself, eventually ascends to the throne, and becomes the ruler of Wei. Later generations recorded the revival under the Great Wei ruler, recounting how, with extraordinary talent and unruffled composure, he competed with heroes for supremacy and ultimately stood above them all. 11Reads7.4Score—Shelves
38. 288 漠 Eagle of the Northern Desert: A Heroic Spirit on the Pastures, Forging a Legend in Han Lands 漠北苍鹰：牧野雄姿，汉土铸传奇 Love in the Candlelight烛影之恋Historical415k WordsCompleted The legendary tale of the Yugong Tribe and the Han Dynasty awaits you! From their tentative first meeting to the prosperity of deep integration, they journey through sweeping changes. See how the tribal chief makes crucial choices, hones his skills in Han territory, and becomes a pivotal force in the merging of peoples. Politics, warfare, and culture intertwine to shape a glorious history. From horseback to court, witness the remarkable transformation of the grassland Xia tribe. Come discover th 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the long river of history, a magnificent scroll is slowly unfolding! It is the legendary epic of the Jade Bow Tribe and the Han Dynasty! From the time of "Xi Mu Ping Khan," the tribe rose to prominence and resolutely moved closer to the Han Dynasty, shining like a new star in the sky of history, taking the first step of a courageous choice! This was the beginning of its rise, the dawn of hope! During the "Sheng Lian He Khan" period, the tribe and the Han Dynasty deeply integrated, with comprehensive interactions in politics, culture, and economy, sparking brilliant achievements! These were the bold steps of both sides moving forward hand in hand, writing a magnificent chapter together! At the time of "Gui Wei Xian Khan," the tribal leaders gained experience in Han territory, continuing the tribe's glory! With their blood and wisdom, they tightened the bonds between the two sides, forging an unbreakable friendship! "Zhong Yong Yuan Khan," stepping forward in the face of the Han Dynasty's crisis! Their brave and fearless figures, their selfless charges, were all for the sake of saving the people, ultimately earning them the reward of being ennobled! What glory, what exhilarating passion! "Harmony and Prosperity," assisting in governance and promoting unification, they became a pioneering force in ethnic integration! They forged ahead bravely, pioneering and striving for a shared future! Until the "Prosperous Integration with the Han," the descendants of Yu Gong fully displayed their brilliance, and the flourishing scene after the tribe's integration with the Han Dynasty brought tears to our eyes! Along this journey, there were hardships, struggles, and triumphant cheers! This series vividly presents the process of the tribe's integration with the Han Dynasty from initial contact to deep integration, with political, military, and cultural exchanges—every aspect bearing witness to their remarkable achievements forged with their blood and sweat! Let us step into this history together and feel that surging passion and soaring fighting spirit!

39. 289 穿 Transmigration: Starting Out as a Bandit 穿越：从山贼开始 Tu Tu Tu Tu突突以突突Historical114k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + political intrigue + wish-fulfillment] Lin Zhao, a literature PhD from a top university, opens his eyes to find himself transmigrated into the body of a hostage kidnapped by bandits. With a knife at his throat, he thinks fast: "You’d be making a huge mistake if you killed me!" And so begins his cheat-powered life in a bandit stronghold. He teaches the bandits about KPIs and uses management theory to whip their lair into shape; he sneaks into a pawnshop at night and gets his —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A 985 literature PhD student transmigrating into a time-traveling world is a death sentence. Kidnapped by bandits, he survives only thanks to his silver tongue. From there, he carefully plots his way up from bandit to soldier and then to the imperial court. His only advantage is his knowledge of thousands of years of ancient history. From a lowly bandit to a powerful figure in the court—in a word, awesome!

40. 290 重 Reborn as the Ruler of a Fallen Kingdom 重生之亡国之君 Floating Amid the Wind and Marsh风泽中浮Historical428k WordsOngoing Xiao Lin was a mercenary commander in his previous life. He died during a mission and transmigrated into the body of an ancient emperor whose kingdom had fallen. In this troubled empire, beset on all sides, he is hunted down by rival factions... Through relentless effort, he establishes a foothold, fights to survive, and reclaims the imperial throne! Alternate history + transmigration + reborn 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is set in a fictional historical period; you might want to check it out.

41. 291 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... 100Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 292 混 Chaos Divine Tribulation 混沌神劫 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Eastern Fantasy618k WordsCompleted He was once the Demon Lord of the Upper Realm. After his beloved betrayed him, the Six Realms joined forces to attack. On the brink of death, he escaped with a secret technique. To evade his pursuers, he erased his memories and reincarnated his soul. But who could have guessed that his beloved would betray him again in his new life? This repeating fate awakened the Demon Lord once more, setting him on an endless path of revenge... 53Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 293 修 The Cultivating Young Master Fu Su 修仙的公子扶苏 My Soul Returns to the Primordial Beginning After Death死后魂归太初Eastern Fantasy367k WordsCompleted The author has been a little willful, and I apologize. The language may be hard to understand. I'll be more careful next time. If you don't like it, please don't read! On the hills grow fusu trees; in the marshes bloom lotus flowers... Zheng Su, from modern society, is reborn in a boundless world of immortal cultivation. Here are cultivators who fly through the sky and burrow underground, and martial artists who can cleave mountains with a blade and carve rivers across the land. When Fusu opens 47Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 294 废 The Good-for-Nothing Prince Loves Beauty, Farms, Trains Soldiers, and Conquers the World 废柴皇子爱美人，种田养兵扫天下 Pumpkin Seeds南瓜种子Historical4.0M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation of the same name is now available. Give it a watch! [Comedy] [Power Struggles] [War] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] A medical PhD dies suddenly and unexpectedly transmigrates to Nanfeng, where he becomes a prince. Starting out on the frontier, he pacifies Beiliang, subdues Tianlang, seizes Nanfeng, and outwits Dayuan... until he finally claims the supreme throne that should have been his all along! (This is my first time writing a book, and I made it all by hand. 6.7kReads8.5Score609Shelves

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    A useless prince was appointed a prince in a poor border county, only to be scared to death by bandits right from the start. The protagonist, a powerful being, transmigrates into this world, using a single palace technique to shatter the bandits' lustful courage, confiscating everything and laying the foundation for his rise to wealth. From then on, he embarks on a carefree life of farming, raising troops, conquering the world, and casually pursuing beautiful women. There's no system; the protagonist possesses some medical skills and occasionally consults illustrated medical manuals. The story is fast-paced, lighthearted, and humorous. Reading it is like a gentle spring breeze, a soothing balm, subtly relieving the day's fatigue!

45. 295 锋 Blades and Spears 锋戈 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical630k WordsCompleted Alternate History: In an era when rites and music have crumbled, a grand struggle for supremacy begins. Heroes and ambitious warlords rise side by side. Who will be the one to contend with Heaven, bring the chaos to an end, and usher in a whole new age? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 296 枫 Maple Fate City 枫缘城 Grassroots001草根001Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing The world is in chaos, rife with deceit and treachery. Evil spirits run rampant, and people are never satisfied. Countless peoples and clans are locked in endless war. The Jiang clan betrayed its allies, ambushing and wiping out the Jian and Hong clans. Only Jian Shu and Jian Hongtian, who were away on a journey, escaped by sheer luck! Thunderous roars, hatred that sears the heart, a blood feud beyond reconciliation: they will fight to the death! At this very moment... Jian Shu, who once revered 506Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 297 我 I Have Armories Full of Guns and Cannons, and the Empress Begs Me to Take a Wife 我有枪炮满库，女帝跪求招夫 Gentle Breeze淡淡清风Historical562k WordsCompleted [Grand ambitions, a powerful System, and total freedom] One unexpected transmigration, an alternate dynasty, a family of loyal martyrs, a mighty general, a court full of treacherous officials, and a struggle between loyalty and treachery... A Prince of Pingxi who is anything but worthy of his title is sent far away to the desolate Western Wastelands... With my Supreme Exchange System, I can summon anything at will, from needles and thread to planes and cannons... Watch me lead famine refugees to 371Reads7.6Score—Shelves
48. 298 后 The Later Qian Dynasty 后乾 Eight-Treasure Congee and the Genius Donkey八宝粥与天才驴Historical176k WordsOngoing [Entirely fictional setting, no golden finger, no System, warfare + military reform] This is a story about Han people invading from beyond the passes. A newly risen nomadic empire has pushed as far as the Huai River, poised to unify the realm. The Han Empire, driven south in retreat, is reorganizing its forces and trying to reclaim the Mandate of Heaven. At just this moment, in the northeast of China, a state founded by Han slaves rises from the small region of Pingzhou, wearing the skin of the 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are no mindless firearms; it's purely ancient warfare using cold weapons. The author sketches important battles. Quite exciting.

49. 299 风 When the Wind Rises, the Song Never Ends 风起尽长歌 White Horse Treading on the Bright Moon白马踏明月Historical2.0M WordsOngoing An alternate history setting. No transmigration, no System, no golden finger, no one-man army. Military affairs take center stage as heroes vie for supremacy. This is a cruel age. From the windblown deserts beyond the frontier to the picturesque, rain-soaked lands south of the Yangtze, people praise the splendor of this great land. Yet it lies barren for thousands of miles, and its people struggle to survive. Everyone is swept up in the tide, rolling inexorably forward. Young men should ride swi 206Reads7.3Score—Shelves
50. 300 花 Hua Rong Builds a New and Righteous Liangshan 花荣打造忠义新梁山 Late Forest, Maple Wind晚林枫声Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Never accept amnesty; become emperor at all costs! This novel focuses on the plot and its heroic characters. At the end of the Song Dynasty, a chaotic age gave rise to heroes. The Jin army invaded the south, and the two emperors were captured, a humiliation beyond measure for the Han people. I am Hua Rong, a modern special forces soldier who transmigrated into this Water Margin world. I will change the course of history. I will wipe out every barbarian and unite the world. I will subdue Goguryeo 2kReads9.2Score239Shelves

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