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1. 101 官 Officialdom and Human Nature 官场与人性 Vigorous Distant Mountain元气远山Urban470k WordsCompleted The Woman Who Studied the Art of War: Born in the countryside to an ordinary family, the heroine starts out as a hotel lobby manager. By studying the art of war in depth and making full use of her intelligence and abilities, she fights bravely and ultimately transforms her life in spectacular fashion. Along the way, she displays extraordinary courage and perseverance, taking readers on an inspiring, legendary journey from obscurity to success. 124Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "The Woman Who Studies Military Strategy," also known as "Officialdom and Human Nature," is a book devoid of feel-good platitudes. Readers encounter a realistic portrayal of social realities, truly reflecting life and profoundly addressing societal pain points, delving into the issues of human nature and society. It will leave readers with much to ponder.

2. 102 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.2kReads9.6Score68.1kShelves

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   I won't say more; seeing for yourself is the simplest way.

3. 103 锦 The Brocade Ashes Conspiracy 锦灰谋 Xi Luo玺洛Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted “The wind leaves traces, and every deed leaves something to gain. Everything in this world can be measured. Only the human heart and the right moment must be gauged with one's own heart and blood, again and again.” She believes neither in good being rewarded nor evil punished. To her, only the two words “gain and loss” can drive the human heart. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist, Shen Zhiyi, can discern a person's emotions, itinerary, and even hidden relationships from the temperature of tea, the folds of clothing, and the sound of jade pendants. She possesses a clear "map of the Shen family mansion" in her mind, categorizing the relationships, conflicts of interest, and changes in furnishings in each courtyard, readily accessible. Every intervention or favor she makes is instinctively calculated in terms of "cost" and "potential gain," aiming to maximize utility. She helps her stepmother because the stepmother's "need for order" and her own "need for survival" overlap significantly at this stage. She is not inherently cold-hearted. In the quiet of the night, she touches her mother's belongings, revealing vulnerability and a longing for warmth. However, this longing is deeply suppressed, transforming into a more resolute goal—only by possessing sufficient power can she protect what she cherishes, even if that thing doesn't currently exist. Her "unique beauty" ultimately leads to having the power to "choose whether to be merciful." She loves tidying up. Her room is meticulously organized, with everything in its place. This is both a habit and an inner resistance to "loss of control." Occasionally, I would unconsciously smooth out my cuffs; this is a small gesture I make when I'm nervous.

4. 104 镇 The Nation-Protecting Prince Consort 镇国驸马爷 Xuan Zhi轩轾Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [System + political intrigue + mind games! The story only gets better as it goes] Ji Ping’an, a die-hard Three Kingdoms Kill player, passes out while gaming. When he wakes up, he’s transmigrated to the Dayu Dynasty and, by some fluke, become its biggest doormat of a son-in-law: the princess’s husband. He also activates a Three Kingdoms Heroic Spirit System. With enough gold, he can summon any general, strategist, warlord, or beauty from the Three Kingdoms. From then on, Ji Ping’an sets out to ge 67kReads8.9Score5.1kShelves
5. 105 官 A Lucky Man Destined for a Smooth Rise to the Top 官缘之平步青云直上的幸运儿 Little Lailai, Big Lanelan小赖赖大懒懒Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Yang Wei was an obscure civil servant until an unexpected emergency arose. Without a moment's hesitation, he risked his life to rescue the people from danger. His bravery earned him the high regard and trust of his superiors, who sent him to serve in Dahe Town. There, he made full use of the area's unique resources, leading the villagers down the road to prosperity. By chance, Yang Wei uncovered a secret hidden by someone close to him. To reveal the truth behind this mystery, he had to put himse 184Reads9.2Score117Shelves

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6. 106 从 From Hostage to Emperor for the Ages 从质子到千古一帝 The Silent Writer沉默的作家Historical317k WordsOngoing Wei Huan, the ninth prince of Great Wei, was overlooked by his father. He volunteered to become a hostage in the state of Jin. After surviving countless life-and-death trials and experiencing one romance after another, he ultimately returned to Wei with the support of his many confidantes, brilliant strategists, and valiant generals. He ascended the throne, unified the realm, and became an emperor for the ages. This is not only a deeply moving, earth-shaking tale of love and passion, but also an —Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 107 神 Dragon God Continent: I Know This World Inside Out 神龙大陆，这个世界我熟 The Silent Writer沉默的作家Anime Fanfiction575k WordsCompleted [Passionate Legend + Game Enters Reality + Races Vie for Supremacy] In the year 3000 of the Blue Star calendar, a huge black rift appears in the sky above Blue Star. Hoping to discover why the black hole has appeared, countries across Blue Star send representatives inside. But they vanish without a trace, like stones sinking into the sea. Not until a year later, when Lin Changqing returns to Blue Star from the black hole with two babies, do people learn that a strange world lies within. But no o 8.4kReads8.3Score692Shelves
8. 108 官 The Righteous Path of Officialdom 官道正途 Little Lailai, Big Lanelan小赖赖大懒懒Urban163k WordsCompleted Li Wei has just entered officialdom. Though he faces countless twists and hardships along the way, he never shows fear or the slightest inclination to back down. Confronted with tangled relationships and all manner of thorny problems, he patiently untangles each one, relying on his exceptional intelligence and courage to respond with composure. The wetland in Xiaohe Village, rich in rare mineral resources, attracts covetous attention from local factions and outside forces alike, drawing people f 59Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 109 郭 Guo Jingyuan's Notes on Officialdom 郭敬远官场笔记 Mountains, Rivers, Wind, and Rain山水风雨Urban595k WordsOngoing Set firmly against the backdrop of its era, this novel brings political realism and commercial idealism together seamlessly. The protagonist, Guo Jingyuan, has an exceptionally accurate grasp of economic trends and a remarkably keen business instinct. While still at university, he earns his first fortune at colleges across the capital. But determined to fulfill his ambitions, he resolutely enters politics, starting at the grassroots level while building his business career in parallel. In busine 137Reads—Score—Shelves

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10. 110 相 Think Twice Before You Read Someone’s Face 相面请慎言 Wan Shaobo Ying万绍博英Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Serial cases + mystery + historical romance + political intrigue + powerful partners + ensemble cast] (The villains are intelligent, the characters grow, and nobody is perfect.) She's just a little “Taoist” who wanders the streets telling fortunes and reading faces, and occasionally visits the pleasure houses. How did this young Prince turn her into his captive, insisting that she help him solve cases and catch criminals? What? The victim was his fiancée? She's in trouble. Has she st 327Reads8.7Score—Shelves
11. 111 大 The Ming Dynasty's Greatest Maverick 大明第一狂士 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.8M WordsCompleted In the 35th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, a ruthless schemer is reborn as the son of a county deputy magistrate. Using modern political tactics, he cracks one strange case after another. With modern strategies of maneuvering and intrigue, he shakes the imperial court and becomes unstoppable! Rebel bands run amok? Under my powerful army, they’re nothing but fodder! I will rebuild the Ming dynasty, extend its might across the seas, and usher in an unprecedented age of prosperity! 6.8kReads9.1Score656Shelves
12. 112 枯 The Dying Lamp Rekindled: The Prison Rose Returns 枯灯复燃，狱中玫瑰归来 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted Five years ago, she was the eldest daughter of the Qian family, admired by everyone. But she was framed over her family's reputation and charged with murder, falling from the clouds into the mire and ending up behind bars. Behind those high walls, she met Zhao Yi, a woman imprisoned for financial crimes who nevertheless wielded absolute power inside. In their sunless days, they became each other's light, enduring more than two thousand nights together. Five years later, Qian Xin walks out of p 31Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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13. 113 一 A Poor Scholar of Noble Character 一品寒士 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Single heroine, semi-fictionalized Tang Dynasty] In an era when the great aristocratic clans looked down on the imperial family, Zhao Quan was born to a farming family and entered school carrying the hopes of his parents and six older brothers. Farming was out of the question: even the village head’s family had no food to spare… So he had no choice but to take the imperial exams and become an official. 10.2kReads9.3Score888Shelves
14. 114 我 My Years as the CEO's Daughter 我当总裁千金的这些年 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted CEO romance + face-slapping + satisfying revenge + youth + love + the worlds of politics, business, and the military + fierce battles A poor girl rises to become a wealthy beauty, taking on the worlds of politics and business in turn! The plot is thrilling: her secret crush confesses his feelings! A domineering CEO pursues her relentlessly! The political world treats her like a treasure! The business world holds her in awe! The heroine is clever, intelligent, emotionally savvy, and financiall 50Reads8.8Score—Shelves
15. 115 凤 The Phoenix Sings to the Ninth Heaven: Two Dragons Vie for the Phoenix 凤鸣九天：双龙争凰 Dai Yu代煜Ancient Romance267k WordsCompleted I am Shen Qinghuan, the youngest daughter of Shen Mingyuan, the prime minister of the dynasty. As for my family background, we’re among the most illustrious families in the capital. My father is the prime minister, an incorruptible official who grew up alongside His Majesty. My mother comes from a prominent family in Jiangnan and has a gentle disposition. She was also a gifted young woman in her day. My maternal grandfather was the former crown prince’s tutor, and his students are now found thr 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Check this out! 👆🏻 It's not a time-travel, rebirth, or system story. It features the prime minister's youngest daughter and a favored prince. Everyone is intelligent, with well-developed characters and a tight plot. Pay attention to every minor character! A must-see for fans of palace intrigue and power struggles.

16. 116 这 This Prince Has Gone Mad. Why Would You Provoke Him? 这皇子都疯了，你惹他干嘛？ Before the Wind Rises风未起Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [No System + High-Stakes Scheming + Laying Low to Build Strength + Logical Plot + Brains and Brawn + Suspense + Ancient Espionage] His mother consort dies suddenly of an illness. His older brother dies mysteriously in battle. All his backers are gone!! His father distrusts him, and his other brothers all want him dead! Not a single court official is on his side? In that case, he has no choice but to carve out a path to survival from between the cracks! After transmigrating to another world, he b 62kReads8.8Score4.9kShelves

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    💥, Historical Intrigue Novel🌈 First memory floods in. The Eighth Prince of the Great Yan Kingdom, an idiot? I transmigrated? Transmigrated into the body of an idiot! Damn it. Realizing his precarious situation, Xiao Wanping immediately made a decision: continue to feign madness and develop stealthily, otherwise he would inevitably become the target of everyone's wrath. Xiao Wanping secretly clenched his fist. With military power in hand, I have the world! Yes, I must seize power, seize military power! Whether I go to the Eastern Border or the Northern Border! In short, I must find a way to leave the capital, Xingyang City, without making a sound. 🌈The second book: "Your Highness... Let me go... Help... No..." "Rip..." Xiao Ce slowly opened his eyes, hearing a soft, seductive sound beside him. His body felt as if it were made of lead, completely limp. Following the sound, he saw a slender woman beside him. Her clothes were disheveled, revealing only a few pieces of fabric. However, these pieces were just right, covering the parts that needed to be covered. "A beauty!" He thought, swallowing hard, his hands trembling as he involuntarily cried out, "Ah!" The woman rocking the bed screamed, as if struck by lightning, and abruptly turned her head. Seeing Xiao Ce awake, the woman's face darkened with surprise: "You good-for-nothing, how did you wake up? What do you want to do!" A slap landed on Xiao Ce's face. That slap completely jolted Xiao Ce awake; this wasn't a dream! A flood of memories rushed into his mind. He realized he had transmigrated! The good news was that he had transmigrated into the body of a crown prince. The bad news was that the original crown prince was somewhat useless.

17. 117 废 Deposed Crown Prince: Guarding the Border for Three Years, the Court Kneels and Begs Me to Ascend the Throne 废太子：戍边三年，满朝文武跪求登基 Summer Clear SkySummer晴空Historical5.2M WordsCompleted [History + Alternate World + Deposed Crown Prince + Border Defense + Development] Xiao Ce woke up and found that he had transmigrated! The good news: He had become the Crown Prince! The bad news: This Crown Prince was pretty useless. The emperor wanted to depose him! The other princes wanted him dead! From the start, he was framed and surrounded by wolves. How could he turn things around? Xiao Ce decided to play along, resigning his position as Crown Prince and withdrawing from court. He volunte 2.4kReads8.2Score279Shelves
18. 118 大 The Song Dynasty's Greatest Assassin 大宋第一杀神 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, with Emperor Huizong on the throne, a modern-day king of spies awakens in the body of the Marquis's legitimate son and makes a forceful entrance! Treacherous minister Cai Jing, foolish ruler Zhao Ji? I'll use modern schemes and ruthless political tactics to bring you down! Strange, baffling cases with killers lurking in the shadows? I'll solve them with modern investigative techniques and turn every case into another rung on my ladder to power! Liao, Jin, 33.1kReads9.0Score3.8kShelves
19. 119 官 The Hidden Official 官藏 Tuo Zheng庹政Urban2.8M WordsCompleted A hundred thousand wildflowers, like a dream; one heart as pure as ice in a jade flask. How will Ye Sansheng soar through the clouds, ride the wind and waves, and become the brother who cuts through every obstacle? 2.3kReads9.0Score262Shelves
20. 120 落 The Down-and-Out Prince: Beating Up His Father's Favorite Consort from the Start 落魄皇子：开局暴揍父皇宠妃 A Man with a Wu Hook男儿带吴钩Historical2.8M WordsOngoing Chu Xiao transmigrates into the body of the disregarded Ninth Prince of Great Xia. He only wants to live freely, becoming an idle prince who can indulge in luxury and enjoy all the world has to offer. But fate has other plans. The palace consorts bully him at will, treating him like dirt. The Crown Prince and the other princes watch him like hawks, eager to get rid of him. Even the civil and military officials at court secretly want him dead. With no other choice, Chu Xiao can only fight back. Y 159.9kReads8.1Score5.5kShelves
21. 121 如 How to Become a Chancellor for the Ages 如何成为千古名相 Ripples on the Cold River寒江回澜Historical353k WordsCompleted (Alternate history) (A great tale of political intrigue) The founding emperor of this dynasty rose from humble beginnings, ended three hundred years of chaos, established the Great Yong, and divided the realm into twenty-one circuits. The dynasty has ruled the Central Plains for more than seventy years. To the north lies Northern Liang, to the south Southern Qi, the eastern border meets the vast sea, and the west reaches the great desert. In the twenty-eighth year of Yuanjia, Fan Yunzhou trav 324Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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22. 122 九 The Nine Princes Vie for the Throne, but I Refuse to Rule This Empire 九龙夺嫡，这江山朕不坐 Let the Wind Sing, Ask Not of Time不问岁月任风歌Historical6.5M WordsOngoing Chu Ning transmigrated into the body of a prince of Great Chu. But the Crown Prince wanted him to be a scapegoat! The princess refused to marry him! Even the emperor wanted him to go and die! So Chu Ning had no choice but to train an invincible army to protect himself! Emperor: Chu Ning, the Crown Prince has grown too powerful. Can you lend your father the two hundred thousand troops you command? Crown Prince: Eighteenth Brother, let’s deal with Father and split the empire between us! Princess: 16kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
23. 123 废 The Useless Prince Is Exiled, Then Raises an Army and Seizes the Throne! 废物皇子被贬后，爆兵夺嫡！ Fangcun Yuan方寸圆Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Mercenary Zhou Hao died on the battlefield. When he woke, he found himself in bed with the current Crown Princess-to-be, Fang Qingzhu, daughter of the prime minister! As a result, Zhou Hao was forced into the struggle for the throne. After he petitioned for a marriage decree only to be demoted and sent to a desolate frontier, Zhou Hao had had enough. In his remote corner of the realm, he went all out developing infrastructure and military strength. He built up his troops, then returned in force 2.1kReads7.7Score186Shelves
24. 124 世 The Heir Apparent Doesn't Want to Attend Court 世子不想上朝 Young Master Chen陈门公子Historical102k WordsCompleted The young lord of the capital falls asleep at court every time. The imperial censor has impeached him twenty-nine times, and every time he meekly admits defeat. On the thirtieth, someone tries to confiscate his fiefdom. He pulls a ledger from his sleeve. The entire court falls silent. The emperor asks where he got it. He yawns. “I heard about it at a teahouse.” The emperor pauses for three breaths. “...You think I'm an idiot?” He smiles. “Your Majesty, you're clever, so you know I have a second 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I am Chen Men Gongzi. The idea for this book, written by a newcomer, came from a single image—a young man dozing against a palace wall, two gleaming walnuts peeking out from his sleeve. Everyone else is rushing, but he's asleep standing up. But look closely, his fingertips are taut. That's what I wanted to write about: outwardly appearing relaxed, but inwardly never letting your guard down. Shen Che pretended to be a good-for-nothing for eight years—not because I wanted him to, but because his status as a "hostage prince" forced him to. But after pretending for so long, he discovered he was more clear-headed than anyone else—seeing through the lines of the court and the cracks in people's hearts. He doesn't pursue technological cultivation, doesn't build a harem, and doesn't rely on a system. He only does one thing: to make a seemingly lazy prince expose the true nature of the entire court. If you also enjoy the feeling of "the more composed he is, the more nervous you become for him," click on the first chapter. The walnuts haven't even cracked yet, but the man has already moved. This book will be updated daily, with at least 6000 words. I hope everyone will support and offer their guidance! Thank you all.

25. 125 秦 Qin's Replacement: A Bricklayer Rewrites Three Hundred Years of Qin History 秦替：泥水匠改写了三百年秦史 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Qin's Substitute In 1991, Zhang Daode, a boy from a small town in southwestern Hunan, studied hard and earned excellent results on his high school entrance exam. But someone with power took his place, crushing his hopes of continuing his education and forcing him into a life at the bottom of society as a bricklayer who knew nothing but hardship. Then a sudden fall at a construction site turned his life upside down. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated to the end of the Warring States p 1.6kReads9.2Score174Shelves

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    No systematic approach, but a formulaic one; worth watching.

26. 126 官 The Road to Power: The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官道：权力巅峰 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban219k WordsCompleted Peng Zijuan’s Notes on Climbing the Career Ladder Peng Zijuan was an ordinary female official who had hoped to lead a quiet life. But her husband, Wu Dashan, chose a rich woman over her and divorced her. Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. Why are you always thinking about becoming an official?” Peng Zijuan replied, “That’s right. I want to become an official!” Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. You should stay home and take care of the kids. Stop thinking about becoming an official all the time!” Pe 1.6kReads6.7Score108Shelves

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    It's absolutely gorgeous, a true classic.

27. 127 人 Rising Through the Ranks of Officialdom! 人在官场：步步攀升！ Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Lin Feng was too honest, so his career never advanced. His wife, Zhang Meina, left him for money. Faced with a woman's betrayal and the indifference of friends and family, Lin Feng finally saw the harsh realities of society for what they were. Then, unexpectedly, a major opportunity came his way: Secretary Huang transferred him to Xincheng County to serve as the county Party committee secretary. 625Reads8.8Score181Shelves
28. 128 帝 An Emperor Reborn in the Empress Dowager: Sweeping the Seven Kingdoms and Restoring Imperial Might 帝王魂穿太后，横扫七国振天威 Master Yideng一灯大法师Historical216k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + ensemble cast + lifespan trades + no foreknowledge + no cheat] A light touch, high-IQ clashes. If you love The Qin Empire or Three Kingdoms, this is an absolute must-read. In my previous life, I was the ruler of a fallen kingdom. In this life, I am the disgraced crown prince of an enemy state. Faced with the iron hooves of the Seven Kingdoms' allied forces and the scheming of the entire court, I can only gamble with my life: “Li Mu returns, at the cost of three years of m 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A true emperor does not govern the world based on personal feelings... He possesses ambition, forbearance, political acumen, lamentations, ruthlessness, and foresight.

29. 129 天 Fish of the World 天下游鱼 Happy Acorn开心橡果Eastern Fantasy7.5M WordsCompleted By the Canglan River, a young man wears a straw raincoat and bamboo hat, holding wine in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. His heart has no place in the world, yet he finds himself in the jianghu... I come from a place beyond knowing. I want to see this world, just as unknown to me... 90.7kReads9.0Score8.9kShelves
30. 130 名 In the Name of the People: Restarting 1992 名义：重启1992 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪Male-Channel Fanfiction2.3M WordsOngoing Qi Tongwei is reborn in 1992 and rises steadily to success. Oh, I hope everyone enjoys it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 26.3kReads7.3Score2.1kShelves

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    The long ones and the short ones are all here, take your time to look at them!

31. 131 官 The Fire of Office 官火 Dongmen Chuishui东门吹水Urban161k WordsOngoing Everyone has their own fortune, good or bad, for a lifetime. Officials have their own fortunes too. Some rise swiftly through the ranks, serving their country and its people; others suffer political calamity, watching years of hard work go to waste after one careless mistake. Follow Wu Sheng, a farmer's son who unexpectedly gains the ability to see the flames of official fortune, as he makes his mark in politics and climbs ever higher... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is very good, you should read it.

32. 132 高 When the Sorghum Blooms Red Again 高粱再次红了的时候 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪6k WordsCompleted When the Sorghum Turned Red Again 223Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 133 名 Celebrities Talk: America's Kill Line 名人谈：美国斩杀线 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪6k WordsCompleted Celebrities Talk: America's Kill Line 220Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 134 铁 Iron Fist 铁腕 Understanding Spring and Autumn春悟秋懂Urban5.6M WordsOngoing No one is reborn, and no one transmigrates. This is a realistic novel about life in government circles. A country boy without connections loses his chance at promotion and his girlfriend. He even stands to lose his life as others try to take everything from him... By a twist of fate, he wins the favor of various powerful factions one after another and becomes a rising star in government, writing a sweeping, legendary tale of a political career... 104kReads9.2Score7.9kShelves

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    Must-read official documents in reality

35. 135 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 89Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 136 权 Power Over All: The Tides of Officialdom 权势天下：官海浮沉 Yu Ming Huohuo于命火火Urban315k WordsCompleted People live for different things. Some want money, others want fame. What people desire varies with who they are and what stage of life they’re in. In the end, though, power is what matters most. It can often put whatever you want within reach. And so countless people engage in open and covert struggles on the “battlefield” of power... 278Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    Two books, one old and one new, both without time travel or systems, depict the rise of ordinary people and their underdog stories.

37. 137 沉 The Silent High-Speed Train Passenger 沉默的高铁乘客 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪37k WordsCompleted The Silent High-Speed Train Passenger 384Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 138 丁 Ding Ergou's Carefree Life 丁二狗的逍遥人生 Fish Who Lures People钓人的鱼Urban6.9M WordsCompleted The Dao can be a road, or it can be a principle. The righteous path is the correct road, or the correct principle. A person who takes a wrong turn can always change course and start over. But in the cutthroat world of business, every step leaves a mark. If it is the right one, that is only as it should be. If it is wrong, a bottomless abyss lies ahead. If Heaven had feelings, it too would grow old; the righteous path in this world is one of hardship and change. 1.8kReads9.3Score282Shelves
39. 139 高 The Truth Behind the Gao Family Village Election 高家庄选举背后的真相 Mad Scholar of Huaizhou怀州狂生Urban502k WordsOngoing [True to Life]+ [Two Male Leads]+ [Face-slapping]+ [Customs]+ [Urban]+ [Legend] [The Han people’s greatest taboo]: body odor The Gao family, who migrated from the Great Pagoda Tree, has a large population and came from Shanxi. The local natives, with assorted surnames like Song, Du, and Xi, occupy the village’s best land, and most of their families are wealthy. Their population should be even larger, so why are there so few of them? These circumstances defy the natural order. Just like the rumor —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High-quality political intrigue novels!

40. 140 官 A Lucky Man in Officialdom, the Leader's Trusted Aide 官场幸运儿，领导身边的红人 Top Wage Slave头号打工仔Urban1.8M WordsOngoing This is a political intrigue novel set in local government. When the young Qin Feng is appointed in a crisis through his family's connections and parachuted into Nanping County, he is met not with welcoming applause, but with constant exclusion and covert obstruction from all sides. Every step he takes is like walking on the edge of a blade. As power, money, and personal ties weave together into a web, some choose to go along with the corruption, while others swim against the current. Faced with 53.3kReads8.9Score4.2kShelves

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    Recommended, a very good officialdom novel with a captivating plot.

41. 141 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. 996Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    It's been a long time since I've seen an article like this.

42. 142 大 Old Friends Amid the Mountains and Rivers of Great Zhou 大周之山河故人 Don't Steal the Fox's Milk Tea不准抢狐狸奶茶Historical128k WordsCompleted The internet’s number one power-struggle tragedy. In this life, Crown Prince Song Yu claws his way up from the bottom to the very peak of power, where he meets the only moonlight to shine into his abyss: Crown Princess Shen Lingyi. But as an emperor, he is destined to expand his borders, reform the bureaucracy, and make enemies of the entire scholar-official class. He gives her all his tenderness, while unleashing all his brutality, obsession, and loss of control upon her. She becomes the vessel 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommended by a 10-year veteran reader of high-quality historical fiction. This is my first book, written by myself. I used to write on Qidian, but it was banned due to online literature censorship. I was too lazy to revise it, so I stopped writing for seven or eight years before starting again. Because I hadn't written for so many years, my writing skills were poor, and I was worried about not being able to handle it well. So I used AI to create the first draft. I created the entire setting, main plot, and outline myself. The AI ​​helped me write the first draft, and then I polished it. The male protagonist is a pure political machine. This book has a harem and some historical romance elements, but most of it is about political struggle. The male protagonist doesn't have any special abilities or know how to make gunpowder. He simply becomes a prince from an ordinary person, is taught by the emperor how to be a qualified emperor, and then uses his perspective and vision to reform, expand the territory, and conquer all sides.

43. 143 重 Reborn as a Beautiful Woman in the Officialdom 重生之红颜为官 A Thousand Miles of Stream Clouds千里溪云Ancient Romance183k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was saddled with the blame and branded a seductive beauty who brought ruin to the kingdom. As dynasties changed, she gave her life to preserve the royal family’s dignity. In this life, she is determined not to be a beautiful disaster. Instead, she will enter the court as a handsome man and an official, cling to the future emperor, and hope that one day she can leave with her life intact. But the road ahead is hard. She is appointed as a court official to monitor the f 1Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 144 官 Officialdom: Starting by Slapping My Boss Twice 官锋：从打领导两巴掌开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Made the scapegoat from the start? Pushed to the margins, with my future and my life ruined? Fine, I’ll remember this. There’s plenty of time to settle the score. My girlfriend breaks up with me, and my love life falls apart. What was I even here for? Fine, I’ll set you free. Don’t regret it. I turn around with power in my hands and return. Li Rui laughs aloud. Those who hurt and slandered me will all pay the price. 29.9kReads8.3Score2.5kShelves

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    I recommend reading these two novels about officialdom.

45. 145 外 All These Years Working Away from Home 外出打工这些年 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七1Urban123k WordsCompleted Ever since Yu Xiaobai married Wu Jiajia, who loved wealth and despised poverty, he hasn’t had a single peaceful day... She turned their home upside down, then teamed up with her first boyfriend to make off with all the money he had worked so hard to earn. He indulged and cherished her in every way, but still couldn’t change Wu Jiajia’s determination to divorce him... After Wu Jiajia asked for a divorce for the umpteenth time, Yu Xiaobai finally chose to leave this absurd marriage and let them bo 176Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's here! I recommend it.

46. 146 帝 The Art of Imperial Politics: The Jiajing Era 帝王心术：嘉靖时代 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical227k WordsCompleted This novel offers a profound look at Jiajing’s transformation from an energetic reformer into an emperor obsessed with Daoism. Daoist priests such as Shao Yuanjie and Tao Zhongwen used mysticism to manipulate his inner world; Yan Song and his son won favor with Daoist prayers and monopolized power for twenty years; Xu Jie bided his time before finally bringing down the treacherous ministers; and Hai Rui risked his life to submit a memorial condemning the ills of the age. Together, these vivid ch 1.2kReads6.9Score110Shelves

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    His imperial strategies were terrifying...

47. 147 官 The Bearing of a Soldier on the Official Path 官道之军人风采 Shahé Courier Station Clerk沙河驿丞Urban1.3M WordsCompleted The political arena is a battlefield, but Chen Feng insists on meeting it head-on with a soldier's iron will! No rebirth, no System, no golden finger. He relies on sheer intelligence to fight back! While others depend on connections to win political battles, Chen Feng uses the battlefield-honed skill of “anticipating your anticipation.” After all, if he can dodge bullets, why fear your backstabbing? From a hail of gunfire to mountains of paperwork, he holds fast to a soldier's spirit with one ha 12.5kReads8.2Score1.7kShelves

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    🔥🔥🔥 [Highly Recommended] "The Iron-Blooded Journey of an Official" and "The Middle East Turmoil of an Official" The protagonist, Chen Feng, rises from a lowly town mayor to lead over 300 men to the Middle East. He captures a rebel king, fights a bloody battle in the royal palace, is crowned the King of Han, establishes a special forces brigade, and confronts the US, UK, and Japan head-on. A ballistic missile directly smashes through an Israeli hangar, forcing the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to the negotiating table in Abu Dhabi. This isn't a mindless wish-fulfillment novel; it's full of political intrigue, ruthlessness, and geopolitical maneuvering. Great power rivalry, Middle Eastern turmoil, and court intrigue—the protagonist walks a tightrope, every step teetering on the edge of a precipice. All the hardcore, thrilling novels you're looking for are here.

48. 148 官 The Political Storm in Central Eastwind 官道之中东风云 Shahé Courier Station Clerk沙河驿丞Urban634k WordsOngoing The second installment of The Official’s Path, Middle East Turmoil, is officially underway. A fictional kingdom in the Middle East, set against a realistic geopolitical backdrop. Political intrigue, military conflict, and romance advance on three fronts. Chen Feng, a grassroots official from Huaxia, transforms into a Middle Eastern prince. With an iron fist, he stirs up turmoil among the nations; with political acumen, he reshapes the kingdom’s fate. A new era of chaos in the Middle East and a 2kReads7.2Score301Shelves
49. 149 寒 The Invincible Ninth Prince from a Humble Family 寒门无敌九皇子 A Thousand Gold for One Smile千金寻一笑Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Special Forces soldier inhabits another body + alternate history + political intrigue + iron-fisted suppression With his pen, he can bring peace to the realm; on horseback, he can secure the land and command the world! He is the last pillar of Southern Chu, a god of war in the eyes of generals and a paragon to scholar 202Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    This is it!

50. 150 权 Above the Realm of Power 权野之上 Never Idle Achen不闲阿尘Urban139k WordsCompleted You think a beauty trap means a seductive woman throwing herself into your arms? No! It’s your dream girl, coming to seek your comfort with no ulterior motive! Witness the ways of officialdom and the rise and fall of political careers! See how a slacker civil servant at the grassroots level climbs, step by step, to the very top of the political arena! 247Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The newly built municipal government building collapsed, the county head was arrested, and the deputy county head committed suicide after being dismissed from his post. A corrupt official at a stone quarry blew up a mine, burying people alive; petitioners engaged in a drunken brawl; a stone quarry set itself on fire; the director of the county party committee office was hit and killed by a car in front of the county government building… These scenes are shocking and dramatic. To witness the power struggles and intrigues of officialdom, please watch: "Above the Power Field"!

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