Intricate Power Plays and Mind-Bending Schemes 权谋做局烧脑文

1. 301 将 After I Was Given to the Prince, the Mad Emperor Regretted It Too Late 将我送给王爷后疯批皇帝追悔莫及 Wenxin Ruoshui文心若水Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted With beauty enough to topple cities, she was cursed by the world as a demoness who would bring ruin to the nation. The emperor's favor turned out to be nothing but a means of revenge. Behind the glittering splendor, the truth slowly emerges. The one responsible for the hatred between their country and their families is none other than him... A peerless beauty made heroes across the land fall at her feet, yet he wanted nothing more than to see her dead. After going to great lengths to trick the i 325Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   It's really a brain-burning book, not a mindless read. It made me hide in bed and cry wildly. Every chapter has something to watch. The appearance of the delicious heroine is totally what I like. I'll add it to my bookshelf.

2. 302 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 131.3kReads9.6Score14.8kShelves
3. 303 争 The Fight for God's Body 争夺神的躯体 The Ghost-Eyed Butcher鬼眼屠夫Urban241k WordsOngoing (Tags: An entire cast of villains, no idiotic plotlines, tightly woven logic, distinctive characters, and a male lead who uses strategy to dominate his corner of the world.) After Lu Si gains a divine arm, factions possessing divine bodies begin to emerge one after another. They scheme and clash in a struggle to claim the body of a god, all for the power of immortality it holds. 6Reads5.5Score—Shelves
4. 304 东 The Eastern Palace's Beauty: This Favorite Consort Is Mine! 东宫姝色：这宠妃我当定了！ Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted [The heroine is doted on from the very beginning. The story focuses on sweet romance, not scheming palace intrigue. The hero adores the heroine and is even a little lovesick. If that's not your thing, please move along, and don't leave a bad review over it. The heroine rises from a junior consort to a favored consort, Crown Princess, and Empress. The hero is a crown prince at first and becomes emperor later.] Su Niannian has landed in a male-lead-centric novel! Her new identity is Su Ling, the 30.7kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves
5. 305 草 A Commoner Holds the Imperial Seal, So Let Me Be Rude 草民执玺，庶我无礼 Bread Fu Lu Wa面包福禄娃Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [Alternate history + political intrigue + factional strife + succession struggle + war] No System, no invincibility, no treasures, no special bloodline, no golden finger… nothing at all! From the start, all He Yan can say is “Ah!” He’s the unlucky soul who transmigrates into a book as a lowly slave on the frontier. Mired in the dirt, he’s caught in a time of chaos, with a life as cheap as an ant’s. When even a bowl of porridge and a meal of rice are no longer guaranteed, should he accept his fat 96Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A masterpiece of historical intrigue! The best textual textual research post since I pretended to be named Langya! Without systematic golden fingers, pure strategy and wits, a slave in troubled times grew into a giant who controlled the power of the empire!

6. 306 楚 Chu Yunxing 楚云行 Peng Hu彭胡Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No transmigration, no System, no formulaic tropes, no brainless decisions, no invincible protagonist, no wish-fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.] The history of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms + wuxia + political intrigue + a young hero’s legend + the mysterious Tang Mo Dao + homeland and humanity + love and hate + the traditional chapter-and-verse format = an epic historical wuxia saga of sweeping grandeur 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book meets the requirements. It is a rare historical martial arts book of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. It has the power of family and state, the game between feudal lords and towns, martial arts love and hatred, humanistic life, military wars, vivid portraits of characters, rigorous historical research, traditional chapters and chapters, no system, no time travel, no brainlessness, a new book worth reading.

7. 307 官 A Rising Star in Government 官道红人 Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Fresh out of university, Zhao Dagang rises from humble beginnings, taking every step one at a time, with danger lurking at every turn. 10Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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   Super nice.

8. 308 官 Notes from the Political Arena 官场笔记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban300k WordsCompleted The first volume of "Notes from the Government" is complete. For the second volume, look for "Notes from the Government, Volume Two". Dedicated to getting things done, dedicated to serving the people. Liu Guangyuan's philosophy of government: Learn from Liu Guangyuan's philosophy of government, develop the economy, and serve the people. 119Reads6.5Score—Shelves
9. 309 新 New Year Begins 新正引 Lu Yanyan露颜颜Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + black lotus + political intrigue + tragic love] One night, Shen Ciqiu and Du Jinheng went together to the military camp where the Marquis of Zhenbei had been stationed for years and stole the Tiger Wing Token, the military tally that could command 100,000 Northwestern troops. As a result, the entire Xie clan was sentenced to death. Out of consideration for past ties, the emperor spared the heir's life. At the same time, Shen Ciqiu discovered that the Tiger Wing Token wa 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It was she who stole the Tiger Wing Order with the prince just to gain the world. But the prince is already the crown prince, why did he still need the Tiger Wing Order? [Send heart] [Send heart] [Send heart] And he put his body into the game, is it a scam in the name of love?

10. 310 从 From Fresh Graduate to Power Broker 从毕业新生到官道大佬 Always Updating一直更Urban3.2M WordsOngoing Chen Yang, a graduate of a prestigious university, should have been on the path to success, but his boss undermined and framed him. A twist of fate set him on the road to an extraordinary life. Colorful characters make their entrances, and one thrilling battle of wits follows another. With exceptional courage and intelligence, he navigates the turbulent political world, overcoming every obstacle until he finally reaches the pinnacle of power! 474Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    It doesn't look good!

11. 311 救 Help! Why Is the CEO Hell-Bent on Claiming Me? 救命！霸总为何誓死强取我 Donglin Qin Yin东林琴音Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Jealous genius CEO × everyone’s favorite lucky heroine + one-on-one, both chaste / love after marriage / contract / sweet romance] Also known as “I Suddenly Got Rich and the CEO Won’t Stop Clinging to Me and Spoiling Me” In the age of artificial intelligence, AI legislation is still incomplete, yet people are mysteriously disappearing. Qin Ningxiang makes a lot of money with AI, then suddenly disappears from her original space. When she wakes up, she has eaten the System from the start and fall 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommend this! A plot based on the love story of a wealthy CEO who first marries and then falls in love. It has been a big game since the heroine appeared. The male and female protagonists are like chess pieces, controlled by an invisible boss behind the scenes, but it is up to them to reveal the mystery in person. The suspense elements in the story are very strong, the rhythm is very compact, and there are many descriptions of love. If you like this kind of reading, you must read this book. It is very interesting, the world view is very large, and the structure is very large. It must be a popular work!

12. 312 少 The Young Judge of Cases 少年青天断案录 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Mystery530k WordsOngoing [Mystery and Crime Solving] [Court and Jianghu] [Political Scheming and Wits]… A bizarre, earth-shaking case shattered twenty-seven years of peace in the Great Yan Dynasty. In a single day, three prefects of Jingnan Circuit died under mysterious circumstances. Xu Xinghe, the nineteen-year-old Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, was entrusted with the task in a moment of crisis and sent to investigate the southern frontier with the emperor’s sword. After enduring countless dangers and pain 4.9kReads—Score419Shelves

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    Suspenseful case solving, intrigues and battles of wits, and the world of martial arts. All members have online IQs, no stallions, no systems. Reversal layer by layer, shocking step by step!

13. 313 九 The Ninth-Rank Heavenly Doctor 九五天医 Liu Yuanxi柳元西Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsCompleted What is an emperor worth mentioning? He rules one nation, while this man commands the rulers of countless lands. What is a miracle-working physician worth marveling at? A doctor heals the sick and injured, while this man can cure all the world's ills. He is Hai Bao'er, a man skilled in both letters and arms, with peerless medical knowledge and extraordinary schemes. [Story Synopsis] ■ Overnight, the Lei family of Dongyang Commandery was framed and destroyed by a coalition of enemies. This centur 416Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    It can really be regarded as a plot novel. Readable.

14. 314 重 Reborn in 1997: From the Civil Service Exam to the Summit 重生97：从国考开始踏上巅峰 I Raised Lots of Cats我养了很多喵Urban792k WordsOngoing The officialdom is a city. Those inside fight desperately to defend it, while those outside are always looking to storm its walls. The officialdom is a lock. The clever open it with ease, while the lost remain trapped in place. The officialdom is a net. Fish caught in its depths lament their fate, and only those who struggle upward can find a chance to survive. Lin Haiyang came from humble beginnings, a nobody whom no one thought much of. Through his own hard work, he gradually fought his way ou 1Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    He's coming He's coming

15. 315 伏 The Marquis's Daughter Is No Brother-Obsessed Sister-in-Law. Who Says He's Her Brother? 伏弟魔世子妃，谁说那是她弟 Turned Into a Latte成了拿铁Ancient Romance917k WordsOngoing Just started receiving ratings, so read with confidence. Updates have resumed and the story is complete. The rise of an empress [Villainess / Suitors vying for her / Imperial clan supremacy / Political scheming] Thanks to her maternal grandfather’s life-saving favor, Jiang Wan married into a fallen royal family and became the heir’s wife. She personally replaced her rotten younger brother, but the person who took his place seems ambitious in their own right. A loving marriage? Rising in stat 231Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Machiavellian tactics [learned] [learned]

16. 316 问 Claiming the Seat of Power 问鼎权路 Teacher Jiang蒋老师Urban274k WordsOngoing To struggle against Heaven is a joy without end; to struggle against the earth is a joy without end; to struggle against people is a joy without end. Reborn, he starts from the very bottom, seizing every opportunity that comes his way. See how this ordinary man rides the waves of officialdom and reaches the very pinnacle of power through political struggles! The blurb can't do it justice. Read the story! 10Reads7.3Score—Shelves
17. 317 非 The Extraordinary Path to Power 非常权途 Standing at the Sea's Edge沧海而立Urban4.7M WordsCompleted From lowly secretary to Party secretary, transferred and reassigned, promoted on the surface but demoted in practice, he rises and falls along the way, navigating treacherous political waters and seizing every opportunity to soar ever higher... 14.8kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves
18. 318 重 Reborn: Rising to the Top 重生：扶摇直上 Old Zhou and Little Wang老周小王Urban6.3M WordsCompleted Reborn twenty years in the past, he turns a life of hardship around in a single night. With twenty extra years of worldly experience, he’ll use his talents to win people over and rise to the top! 5.3kReads8.4Score349Shelves
19. 319 响 Echoes Across the Empty Mountain 响空山 Lu Shuiling鹿水灵Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted [One-on-One, Lighthearted Comedy, Happy Ending, A Scheming but Cowardly Beauty vs. a King Kept as a Canary, Both Chaste, Joyful Reunion and Happy Ending] Liu Shaosheng, the second young lady of the Minister of Rites' household, is unpopular and considers herself wicked and spiteful. But she's too timid and cowardly to act on her bad ideas, so not one of them has ever come to pass. For all her unlikeable failures, she once managed to do something remarkable. She hid Qi Shuo, a wanted criminal of 3.9kReads8.8Score365Shelves

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    She is not a strong woman, and the heroine is not perfect, but she is growing. There are more detailed background descriptions and power seizures, but there is no guess-and-guess kind of thing.

20. 320 夜 Lord of the Night 夜幕之主 Morning Farewell to Old Friends朝辞故旧Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted What’s so great about inheriting the throne? A kingdom you conquer yourself is the one you can rule with confidence. He commands Nightfall, one of the three great assassin organizations, and a single word from him decides who lives and dies. He also controls the Four Seas Merchant Alliance, one of the ten great trade guilds, and is richer than an entire nation. Once that useless prince leaves the capital, he soars like a dragon released into the sea. He raises the Banner of a Hundred Battles in 21.4kReads8.6Score1.9kShelves

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    The counselor enters the situation personally

21. 321 绝 Absolute Power 绝对权力 Zeng Yi曾呓Urban881k WordsCompleted From the start, he’s assigned to the most grassroots post at an agricultural technology extension center. Follow Lin Chen as he turns his fortunes around and enjoys a smooth rise through the ranks, climbing to the pinnacle of power and embarking on a new chapter in life! 3.8kReads8.9Score332Shelves
22. 322 官 The Official and the Kingpin 官枭 The Mad Beggar King疯狂的乞丐王Urban1.8M WordsCompleted There is a set of rules to the art of public office. The ruthless are called fearless officials! The domineering are called strong-willed officials! The kindhearted are called officials who care for the people! Li Dong is a grassroots civil servant. Step by step, with help from the people and friends around him, he climbs to the pinnacle of his political career! 12.4kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
23. 323 苍 The Book of Cangbi (3-Book Series) 苍壁书（共3册） Qinglin Zhichu青林之初Historical725k WordsCompleted The northern counterpart to Nirvana in Fire, Langya Bang, is The Azure Wall Chronicles, Cangbi Shu. This is the pinnacle court-intrigue novel by Qing Lin Zhichu, a bestselling author on Jinjiang, and an essential work of alternate-history fiction! Nine years ago, the Eastern and Northern Dynasties went to war. Their greatest generals fell at the same time, and the Xi and Dugu clans were wiped out in the aftermath. Nine years later, Emperor Xiao Zhen of the Eastern Dynasty suddenly falls into a c 406Reads9.2Score100Shelves

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    🌟If you like "Nirvana in Fire", you must read this book. It is about family, country and world, revenge and forgiveness, long separation and reunion, intrigues, palaces, wars and battlefields. It composes a heart-breaking elegy of conspiracy and love.

24. 324 权 The Storm of Power 权力风暴 Bengzi Chuang绷子床Urban2.7M WordsCompleted After leaving the military, protagonist Jiang Yunhao embarks on his political career. In his struggles against his rivals, Jiang Yunhao sticks to his principles and never shies away from a challenge. He also frequently surprises people with his strategic skill. In the end, through his own hard work and the recognition of influential leaders, Jiang Yunhao carves out a path of his own to the top. 6.5kReads8.9Score545Shelves
25. 325 升 The Road to Promotion: An Unusual Secretary 升迁之路之非常秘书 Wedding Chamber Disaster洞房波败Urban7.9M WordsCompleted A reform landed him in a workplace he never could have imagined. An accident brought him a fortune he never could have imagined. A chance encounter gave him an opportunity he never could have imagined. An argument set him on a path he never could have imagined... 884Reads8.9Score106Shelves
26. 326 重 Reborn: Conquering the Political Arena 重生之纵横官场 Coastal Dead End沿海穷途Urban532k WordsCompleted Zhuang Jiang, a young man from Earth, transmigrates to another world and discovers that it is remarkably similar to Earth. With the backing of his family and the knowledge he has brought from Earth, Zhuang Jiang enters the world of politics, climbing step by step until he reaches the top. 704Reads7.5Score—Shelves
27. 327 官 Officialdom: Soaring Ninety Thousand Miles 官场：扶摇直上九万里 I'll Buy a Plane When I Make It Big火了买飞机Urban1.5M WordsCompleted People say you can’t become an official without connections at court, but Qin Yi, reborn into a new life, doesn’t agree. Opportunity comes from careful planning. Only by paving the way at court every step of the way can you rise to the highest ranks! In his previous life, he was wrongfully imprisoned, his prospects ruined, and he died alone. This time, starting by saving a female official from the provincial capital, he seizes every opportunity to climb the ranks, make up for his regrets, and so 25.5kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves
28. 328 阳 The Open Plot 阳谋 Nanhua南华Urban2.9M WordsCompleted The story of Tang Jun, a newly appointed civil servant, rising swiftly through the ranks! 8.6kReads9.0Score921Shelves
29. 329 火 The Ruins on Mars Are Revealed: The Thirteen Loyal Sons 火星遗迹曝光，忠烈十三子 Suanni Roars狻猊咆哮Sci-Fi & Apocalypse478k WordsCompleted In 2066, a scientific research base is completed on Mars, and researchers head to Mount Olympus to collect data. On the far side of the mountain, a dust-covered battlefield comes into view. The wreckage of shattered warships. Giant steel mechs. A massive head buried in the dust. And a familiar red flag, standing tall on a platform at the very center of the far side of the mountain. What kind of battle took place here? Blood had congealed into fortresses, shattered, then congealed once more! It w 33.1kReads9.5Score3.2kShelves
30. 330 官 Rising Through the Ranks to New Heights 官升扶摇直上九万里 Brother Weng's Book Nook翁小哥的书屋Urban502k WordsCompleted After being reborn, Weng Qingyun is no longer lost. He takes Wu Yunxia's hand once more and sets out on his official career. To reach the top, Weng Qingyun is willing to put himself at risk, taking on one seemingly impossible task after another. To realize his lofty ambitions, Weng Qingyun not only rids the people of their troubles along the path to advancement, but also brings more policies that benefit the local population. The sea of officialdom is treacherous. See how Weng Qingyun rises abov 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The best Machiavellian novel

31. 331 江 Thieves and Seduction in the Realm 江山贼色 Jia Zhuang Has No Money贾装没有钱Historical881k WordsOngoing The late Tang is in chaos, with warlords running rampant. Never underestimate a young man. Give me three thousand troops at my side, and I dare seize any of the empire's four hundred prefectures. Though the city may be filled with the bones of nobles, I can bring prosperity to every corner of the realm. The land is a painting, and armies thunder across it. Armored cavalry rides forth, while lovely women lend their charm. 1kReads7.1Score—Shelves

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    No system, start with a few hundred people and plan the world

32. 332 官 The Road to Officialdom: From Village Cadre to the Pinnacle of Power 官途：从驻村基层到权力巅峰 The Conversation Has Hit a Dead End天被聊死了Urban202k WordsOngoing Who says a poor rural background can’t produce a great man? There’s no one reborn in this story. The protagonist was born in the countryside, with no connections or background. Watch as he goes from being assigned to work in a village to catching the eye of a beautiful woman, then rises rapidly step by step. How can sparrows understand the ambitions of swans? Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born to their stations? —Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    This book is absolutely beautiful. It is recommended to read it carefully.

33. 333 大 The Great Wei Proclamation Office 大魏宣威司 The Sheep Who Can't Get Chicken吃不到鸡的羊Historical33k WordsOngoing The theft of a royal treasure has made a remote county town unusually lively. Bandits, bodyguards, martial heroes, the imperial court, and the martial world have all converged in one place. Just how many factions are involved behind the scenes? Li Mingnan, the constable in charge of public order in Wangchuan County, is feeling the pressure. There are never-ending rewards and merits to collect... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Can time travel save the world? It's a joke, let's survive first.

34. 334 幸 Lucky to Have Seen Your Peach-Blossom Face 幸得识君桃花面 You Sui有绥Two Male Leads530k WordsOngoing Ning Li remembered first meeting Shen Zhan. He thought the man would be just another passerby in his life, someone glimpsed for a fleeting moment. Who could have known that later, with Shen Zhan at his side, he would get everything he wished for? He was cherished beyond measure. Ning Li was descended from a prince, the son of a princess, and a pupil of a great scholar. He had been taught the way of the gentleman, but none of its teachings told him how to love a man! Shen Zhan fell for the bright 55Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    💫 Boiling Mansion, a journey of escape and fate! 💫 In the Ning family's mansion, intrigues are intertwined, and the two brothers are involved in the whirlpool of desire. Ning Ci, the arrogant prince's son, is as cold as a sword and as doting as crazy. Ning Li, the prodigal son of the family, has a free will, but cannot escape from imprisonment. When the fate of the two people becomes entangled, desires quietly sprout, and the battles and emotions in the palace are ignited. 🔥 Desires deep in the heart, power disputes, who is the real master? 🔥 Follow Ning Li's footsteps and explore the intertwining of intrigue and love. An ups and downs in the royal palace reveal the story behind the palace🌟

35. 335 废 The Good-for-Nothing Prince Goes to Marry for Peace 废柴皇子去和亲 Mu Youchen木右辰Historical45k WordsOngoing When you reach the end of the stream, sit and watch the clouds rise. Zhao Yunqi was the good-for-nothing prince everyone in the capital knew. After Liang lost the war, Yan demanded not only territory and reparations, but also that Liang send a prince to marry into its royal family. The bride-to-be was a widowed princess of Yan. Every prince wanted to steer clear of the match. Then, like thunder from a clear sky, Zhao Yunqi, the good-for-nothing prince, declared before everyone in Chongzhen 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Machiavellian IQ Online Walk to a waterless place and sit down to watch the clouds. Zhao Yunqi is a good-for-nothing prince known to everyone in the capital. Liang Guo was defeated. In addition to ceding territory and paying compensation, the envoys of Yan State asked Liang Guo to choose a prince to marry. The marriage partner is a widowed princess of Yan State. All the princes tried to avoid him, and there was a thunder on the ground. The good-for-nothing prince Zhao Yunqi said in front of everyone in Chongzheng Hall: I'm going to get married...

36. 336 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!” 364Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty are all treacherous officials. In the beginning of Tianbeng, the male protagonist uses modern knowledge to fight with the Confucian scholars, builds up his own confidants, and continuously regains the country.

37. 337 哥 My Brother’s a Crook, So My Policewoman Sister Sends Him to Prison 哥哥是奸商，警花妹妹送他进监狱 Brilliant Splendor1金辉万丈1Urban171k WordsOngoing [Beware of scams + beware of tricks + essential reading for personal growth + sweet romance + lots of bad guys and deep schemes. Imitate at your own risk. If you don't like it, don't read!] With no education and no particular skills, Bai Ming relies on all kinds of tricks and scams to climb step by step to the pinnacle of life. There's no denying that most people in this world are good. But times have changed, and there are plenty of bad people too. Behind the glossy facade, his policewoman sist 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book of Machiavellian Distribution is based on realistic themes, with high IQ and high strategy, to prevent fraud and routines. It is a must-read for growth. It contains all-inclusive content and is a conscientious work. The second book is also a book that prevents fraud. The protagonist goes from weak to strong, step by step, and has high IQ and strategy. The third book is a short story. The story tells the adventures of a young man. It is also very interesting.

38. 338 千 Chronicles of a Flourishing Age 千秋盛世录 Blue Creek Water蓝溪水Historical577k WordsCompleted [Serious historical drama + ensemble cast + Game of Thrones + struggle for the realm + poetry and song] Yu tamed the floods and divided the land into nine provinces. The throne passed down through the generations until the Zhou dynasty. Two hundred years ago, the founding emperor of the Great Zhou drove out the Western Xia, restored the nine provinces, and granted fiefs to his meritorious officials. He gave the northern lands to the Prince of Yan to resist the Xiongnu, and the south to the Princ 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Push down one's own, fictional history, Game of Thrones, documentary research.

39. 339 夺 The Struggle for the Crown: You Can Have the Crown Prince's Seat, but I Want the Empire 夺嫡：太子给你当，天下我要了 The Empress's Husband女帝的老公Historical394k WordsOngoing [Power Fantasy + Decisive and Ruthless + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Political Scheming + Beauties + No System] Chu Ming transmigrates to ancient times, only to become a disgraced crown prince who is about to be executed. Unwilling to suffer an unjust accusation, he turns around and forces the poison wine down the throat of the eunuch delivering the imperial decree. After proving his innocence, Chu Ming chooses to bide his time, voluntarily gives up the crown prince’s position, and heads to 18Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Traveling back in time to the deposed prince in ancient times, the old eunuch who avenged his kindness and repaid him with evil when he was about to die, personally proved his innocence. IQ strategy is online, don't force the intelligence of supporting characters!

40. 340 考 She Died Pursuing the Imperial Exams for Her Husband: Life Is Hard in a Man-Dominated World 考科举因夫掉命，男尊女贵挺难活 It's Never Too Late to Take the Plunge入坑不晚Ancient Romance564k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead] + [political scheming] + [one woman, multiple husbands] + [comedy] You somehow end up in a world where men are revered and women are prized. There are many men and few women. One woman marries three husbands, and women stay home to serve their husbands and raise children. But you’re rebellious to the core and insist on disguising yourself as a man to take the imperial exams. After years of hard study, you finally become the top scholar! You work hard to build a career, but e 975Reads9.0Score112Shelves

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    A woman disguises herself as a man and takes the imperial examination to save her father and brother. She becomes the prime minister and becomes the most powerful woman in the world, saving the country and the people. Machiavellian, rely on yourself.

41. 341 攻 Winning Over the Immortals: No Romance, Just Shamelessness 攻略众仙，不恋爱只缺德 It's Never Too Late to Take the Plunge入坑不晚Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Cultivation] [Unhinged] [Conquest] [Villainess] [Powerful Female Lead] Others cultivate through hard work and ascend through tribulation by lightning. I made a pact with a god, determined to lower the immortality quota and launch a grand campaign to wipe out the immortals. Immortals descended to the mortal realm to undergo trials, and every one of them was driven to breaking point. Those who killed their wives to pursue the righteous path got taken out first; the God of War couldn't beat his gr 423Reads7.2Score—Shelves
42. 342 乱 Conquest in a Chaotic Age: From Female Prisoner to Empress 乱世征途：我从女囚到女帝 Eating Fish Every Day Without Getting a Bone Stuck每天吃鱼不卡刺Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing ❤ Reborn + Strong Female Lead + Turbulent Times + Conquest ❤ She died and was reborn. This time, Xiao Susu can say she hasn’t lived in vain. From female prisoner to empress, Xiao Susu takes a path utterly different from the one she followed in her previous life. There are many hardships, but even more wonders. In an age of war, with flames raging across the land, the flowers of life bloom brilliantly on soil drenched in blood and flesh! This is Xiao Susu’s world! It is also the world of He Yingx 172Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The heroine fights for hegemony in troubled times, from a female prisoner to an empress.

43. 343 诸 Myriad Worlds: Starting by Marrying Palace Mistress Yaoyue 诸天：从迎娶邀月宫主开始 Jin Zi Chen金紫辰Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted In a comprehensive martial arts world, Song Xuan is a sword-wielding god of slaughter who has killed a million people and can send the emperor to his watery grave at any moment. In a vast immortal-hero world, Song Xuan is the Xuantian Dao Ancestor, who teaches the Dao and keeps the rulers of seven destiny-blessed dynasties so thoroughly suppressed they dare not raise their heads. Across the primordial heavens and universes, Song Xuan splits the myriad worlds with one sword. Mythical Daluo in his 121.1kReads9.0Score8.4kShelves

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    Recommend a Machiavellian novel, give it a try.

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