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1. 251 华 Truths and Legends Beyond Five Thousand Years of Chinese History 华夏五千年正史之外的真相与传说 Once Upon a Time de Once Upon a Time曾经de曾经Historical2.3M WordsCompleted This is a magnificent chronicle of Chinese history, and also a journey of discovery across time. It is legend, and a truth hidden from view; it is myth, and a memory lost. Open this book, and together, beyond the walls of official history, let us listen to the ancient sounds of wind, rain, and dragons roaring. 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's not a feel-good drama, nor is it hearsay; it's history, legends beyond official history. It's worth listening to and reading—"Unofficial History of Ancient and Modern Times"—the truths and legends beyond five thousand years of official Chinese history. There will definitely be things you don't know, and even more things you'll want to see. Using humorous language, it will let you happily understand ancient Chinese culture.

2. 252 穿 Transmigrating Through the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the Sun and Moon Light My Way 穿越之日月照我隋唐路 Xuanwu Ji玄武季Historical4.1M WordsOngoing He was just a 2025 spy operating on the edge of a knife. An accidental explosion sent him transmigrating to the turbulent years of the Sui and Tang dynasties. Reborn in another body, he finds himself the young lord of a frontier people. Should he take up the shepherd's crook and continue living a pastoral life? Or command a hundred thousand mounted archers and challenge the Sui and Tang, the Tujue, and the Gaobaixin Japanese? A cinnabar mole, a moonlight of the heart... His reach extends to ever 16Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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   A master strategist creates his own empire! Time travel brings a unique and unconventional wind to the Sui Dynasty! Abu, Abuqilang, Yang Zican, a lowly spy walks the turbulent path of the late Sui Dynasty's power struggles… Tribes, kinship, love, friendship, affectation, treachery, enemy affairs, ruthlessness, and complex emotions… A mysterious force always draws him closer to the deliberately concealed truths… A dream of home and country is the last pride and indulgence of a weakling… Even kings have their moments of vulnerability, and now their hair has turned white…

3. 253 谋 Tales of a Master Strategist 谋臣传 Once Upon a Time de Once Upon a Time曾经de曾经Historical275k WordsOngoing What do you imagine an ancient strategist was like? Did he hold a feather fan, exude an otherworldly air, and watch as his lord fretted, only to smile and say, “My lord, don’t worry,” before reducing the enemy fleet to ashes with a snap of his fingers? If so, congratulations: you’ve been fooled by television dramas. Real strategists didn’t have it so easy. Every day, they faced not the question “How do we win?” but “What do we do after we win?” And, most crucially, “Should I even help this perso —Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 254 重 Reborn as a Tyrant in the Great Ming 重生大明当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.3M WordsCompleted You think you can secretly collude with the Jian Nu and I won't know? You think you can conceal your commercial taxes and I won't know? The southeast is prosperous, while Shaanxi lies barren for a thousand miles, littered with the starving dead. The court's ministers care nothing for the people's lives or the fate of the realm. They suck the blood of the Great Ming and strip the flesh from its people! Even an ordinary man in a fit of rage can spill blood three feet high. But do you know what hap 17.2kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves
5. 255 神 The Medical Hero of Shennongjia: Yin Chengzhu 神农架之医侠尹成竹 Between the Mountains方寸山间Eastern Fantasy770k WordsCompleted Born in Shennongjia, famed as “Central China's Most Beautiful Mountain and River,” the protagonist, Yin Chengzhu, came into the world amid the Buddha's light at Yanzi Gorge, the mysterious emergence of spiritual energy at the Shennong Altar, the protection of the iron-hardened fir's divine roots, and the clear, reflective waters of Dajiu Lake. Bright and clever from childhood, he had an extraordinary bearing. His father, Yin Sinong, and his mother, from the Shan family, were heirs to a family of 23Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   A fantasy romance set amidst political intrigue and historical intrigue!

6. 256 大 Great Ming: I Told You to Hang Yourself, Not Rebuild the Ming Dynasty 大明：让你上吊，没让你重建大明 Tiger of Fire vvvv火之虎vvvvHistorical3.0M WordsCompleted He opens his eyes on the eve of the Jiashen upheaval. Li Zicheng has already breached Beijing, the Manchus beyond the passes are eyeing the capital, and court officials are closing in to force the issue. Faced with a nightmare from the start, what should the Chongzhen Emperor do… This work’s style: history as its bones, art as its wings. It respects real history and does not rewrite established events, using artistic storytelling to fill the regrets history left behind. A note for readers: This 5.7kReads8.9Score476Shelves
7. 257 官 In the Political Arena, Fighting Corruption Is for the People 官场之反腐是为了人民 Little A Jun PICC小啊军PICCUrban823k WordsCompleted From the officials’ roster corruption case in Xiling Province to the corn and vegetable project in Qiangui Province, a series of corruption cases harmed the interests of the people. As a discipline inspection official, Zhong Xiaohua handles each case meticulously and calmly, steadily increasing his authority while always protecting the people’s interests from harm. He makes serving the people his foremost duty. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Political intrigue novels are also for the service of the people.

8. 258 蝶 Butterflies and Spies 蝶来谍网 The Internet Is Like This网是如焉Urban465k WordsCompleted A beautiful female bandit blunders into Harbin's espionage network. She takes a male spy hostage, only to find herself trapped in bed with him. The two decide to plot together in private and put their plans into action beyond their bedroom door. They spill blood in a bandit stronghold, root out traitors in a brothel on Peach Blossom Lane, lie in wait to catch bandits at an illegal gambling den, and smash up an opium house to rid the area of its evils... This is neither fantasy nor a story about 15.1kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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   This is already very good.

9. 259 平 From Secretary to the Top Leader, Rising to Great Heights 平步青云从一把手秘书开始 Boil the Sea into Salt煮海为盐Urban49k WordsOngoing With both his career and marriage at the lowest point of his life, the minor official Lin Yanzhou stumbles into a new post by chance. From then on, he enters a fast track to the top, changes his fate, and makes his way through the workplace with careful moves and growing success, embarking on a bloody path to promotion... 926Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is very good.

10. 260 候 Hou Weidong's Notes on Being an Official 候卫东做官笔记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban790k WordsCompleted As a graduate of a prestigious university, Hou Weidong encounters one thorny problem after another upon entering government service, yet manages to turn danger into safety every time. Taking different approaches: that is Hou Weidong’s political philosophy. That is how Hou Weidong conducts himself. That is Hou Weidong’s great wisdom. 3.5kReads6.7Score484Shelves

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    It's so beautiful, an absolute classic. Absolutely gorgeous...

11. 261 考 The Archaeological Diviner 考古神算 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Mystery239k WordsCompleted The Archaeological Diviner is being adapted into a web drama. It's based on an IP novel. (Search for it and you'll see.) A professor in the archaeological world of Huaxia has a grandson named Li Bagua. Following his grandfather's wishes, Li Bagua goes into archaeology, but encounters all sorts of strange things during his work... Each archaeological expedition helps him grow more mature! 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very good novel.

12. 262 王 Your Highness, Drink This Bowl of Meng Po Soup 王爷，干了这碗孟婆汤 Lin Shen Shi Jian Jin林深时见瑾Ancient Romance241k WordsOngoing [Tags] Historical Romance · Xianxia · Political Intrigue · Sweet Romance [Synopsis] What? You want a thousand-year-old Meng Po like me to descend to the mortal realm and serve as a bodyguard for some mortal? It's not like I kicked that blasted immortal lord down to the mortal realm on purpose. Fine, I'll be a bodyguard. But why am I being sent to catch monsters too? That costs extra, you know. I thought this was just a business trip to the mortal realm. Once I'd caught enough monsters, I could g —Reads—Score119Shelves

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    Meng Qining had no interest in human love and only descended to the mortal realm to fulfill her duties of protecting Prince Jing'an and capturing demonic beasts. She fell in love and married him, the turmoil subsided, only to be met with a divorce decree from her husband.

13. 263 我 I Hunt Down Transmigrators in Ancient China 我在古代抓捕穿越者 Evergreen Greens长青菜菜Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Long Chen, transmigrates into an ancient world. But it turns out that world is full of transmigrators. They belong to many different factions. Long Chen, himself a transmigrator, receives a mission: eliminate every other transmigrator. … 3.4kReads—Score172Shelves

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    I recommend reading this book.

14. 264 安 Peaceful and Unending 安乐永逸 A Tree Makes Shade一木成荫Ancient Romance531k WordsOngoing She had been given a rare second chance at life and planned to spend it carefree, like a wandering cloud or wild crane among the mountains and rivers. But fate had other plans: her adoptive father was imprisoned while seeking vengeance for her family's murder and his own country's humiliation. To save him, she had to disguise herself as a man and enter the imperial court, where she was forced to work for the cold-faced royal prince, Luo Yunyi. She never expected to find herself working for a hea 138Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A peerless beauty and unparalleled cunning, a scheming prince joins forces with a descendant of the previous dynasty. Amidst the court and the martial world, amidst iron and blood, they strategize and overcome obstacles, manipulating the world with their schemes. A truly captivating historical romance novel of political intrigue.

15. 265 开 Under Investigation from the Start, I Turn Around and Join the Inspection Team 开局被调查，我转身成了督导组 Tomatoes Tossed with Sugar糖拌番茄Urban324k WordsCompleted A month ago, Lin Zheng was taken away for an investigation, and the entire work unit erupted in an uproar! After enduring cold stares and ridicule, Lin Zheng was finally cleared. Now he’s determined to make a comeback and get revenge! A month later, Lin Zheng puts on his newly issued jacket. “Hello, I’m Lin Zheng, head of the No. 1 Inspection Team!” As Lin Zheng rises through the ranks, he discovers that an unseen hand seems to be moving everything forward, helping him grow and serve the people! 6Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist has a powerful father who pretends to be weak while secretly plotting his own success. He starts out under investigation, but Lin Zheng quickly becomes the head of the supervisory team. As Lin Zheng rises through the ranks, he discovers that a powerful force seems to be pulling the strings behind everything. (The protagonist has a powerful, super-powerful figure behind him.) A masterpiece of political intrigue, definitely worth reading!

16. 266 浮 Under Currents in a Floating World 浮世潜流 Fortune and Blessings福禄善庆Urban343k WordsCompleted A You is a brilliant top student who graduated with a law degree. Rising from the grassroots and fighting in the halls of government, he throws himself into the battle against corruption in the name of fairness and justice. Along the way, he experiences love and hate, the dangers of the world, and a life full of ups and downs. He asks only to find a little peace amid the bustle of the world, but that has become difficult to achieve. All he can do is navigate the hidden currents beneath the surfa 130Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Political intrigue and power struggles [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

17. 267 云 The Legend of Yun Xiao and Hong Yun Defying Heaven's Will 云霄红云逆行天道传奇 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Eastern Fantasy200k WordsCompleted [Investiture of the Gods + Fantasy Immortals + Transmigration + Exploration of Human Nature + Powerful Figures + Heroes + Comeback + Face-Slapping] In Investiture of the Gods, Yunxiao was kind, courteous, respectful to her teachers, and had severed the Three Corpses and cast off the Six Desires. After being framed and imprisoned beneath Qilin Cliff, she was on the verge of death under duress when Hongyun, her constant companion, crossed the void to save her... Hongyun, a spirit cloud from primor 19Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 268 昆 The Biography of Li Ziran of Kunlun 昆仑李自然传 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Eastern Fantasy211k WordsCompleted [Xianxia Fantasy + Transmigration + Multiple Female Leads + The Struggle Between the Righteous and Demonic Paths + Rankings + Rise to Power] A modern high school student transmigrates into the body of a white-haired, sixty-something junior master in a declining sect on another continent from a novel. He braves the Enchanted Forest and the back slopes of Mount Everest, overcoming countless hardships to revive the Kunlun Sect and embark on a winding new life... His senior disciple's daughter Bai R 14Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 269 宰 Ruling the Realm 宰执天下 cuslaaHistorical7.3M WordsCompleted The ruler governs as prime minister; the executor administers the state. Serving the monarch above and bringing peace to the common people below, with all ministers yielding the way and receiving honors above every official: this is the prime minister. Assisting in government, setting national policy, and countersigning imperial edicts, second only to the prime minister: this is the chief administrator. After an air disaster, He Fang leaped a thousand years into the past, returning to the Northe 518Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    Story Synopsis: A time-travel story that doesn't rely on poetic allusions, but rather on steady, gradual progress, where subtle changes, like gentle rain and a gentle breeze, alter the world. Character Traits: Realistic and nuanced, none are completely idiotic. Worth savoring.

20. 270 星 Interstellar Black Hole 星际黑洞 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Sci-Fi & Apocalypse231k WordsCompleted [Sci-fi + apocalypse + spaceflight + cosmic exploration + interstellar + black holes] Liu Weiqiang wakes from a long slumber to discover he is aboard the Shenzhou 88 spacecraft. Beside him is a talking dog, and the two set off on an incredible interstellar journey... Earth-like planets, planets that dance for joy, mysterious distress signals, the stars of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl, fragments of spacetime, stellar explosions, portals, two Bai Ling, life on Earth devastated beyond recognition: h 19Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 271 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score435Shelves

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    From a young emperor to a great emperor of all time, this is truly amazing!

22. 272 开 The Book of Enlightenment: A Guide to Beating the Game of Life 开悟神书，人生游戏通关指南 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅292k WordsCompleted A divine book, a divine book, one that can enhance your wisdom, unleash your imagination, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you invincible with a cheat! Coming in hot! The Path to Awakening and Growth A seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true nature upon hearing the true Dharma. She immediately gave up her thousand-year dragon pearl, and her greed and attachment vanished in an instant. Her mind opened and grew clear, serene at last, and she g 503Reads8.7Score100Shelves

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23. 273 升 Promotion: Rising Straight to the Top 升迁：扶摇直上 Stone-Paved Road石板路Urban4.1M WordsOngoing Wherever there are people, there are rivalries. Targeted out of jealousy, Liu Zhengyu, a top economics student at Pingxi University, is sent back to his small hometown. From an ordinary family, he is also given a hard time by a girlfriend's relative who holds a powerful position. Starting at the grassroots, he rises step by step, exposing corruption and championing what is right. As the saying goes, he is the finest among the iron-forged, a cut above the rest. 523Reads8.8Score—Shelves
24. 274 永 The Song of Enlightenment: A Timeless Masterpiece by Master Yongjia 永嘉大师千古神书之证道歌 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅253k WordsCompleted A divine book, a divine book! One that can sharpen your wisdom, open your mind to new possibilities, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you unstoppable!!! A sensational new release, now available!!! The Path to Awakening and Growth The seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true mind upon hearing the true Dharma. She cast aside the thousand-year-old dragon pearl at once, and her greed and attachments vanished in an instant. With her mind opened an 947Reads7.0Score212Shelves
25. 275 权 The Road to Power: My 1996 权力官途，我的1996！ Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban834k WordsCompleted Liu Guoqing faces a crisis and finds himself at the end of his rope. He fights back and rises to the top! 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend everyone read this. You'll benefit from it for life! A masterpiece of officialdom fiction!!!

26. 276 扭 Turning the Tide: I Turn Around and Pass the County Party Office Exam 扭转乾坤：我转身考上县委办 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban901k WordsCompleted Ye Guoqiang was beaten to death by men sent by Mayor Fang of Longgang Town. After being reborn, he happened to save Wu Xiaomin, the granddaughter of Wu Zhenhua, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. This novel blends transmigration, modern life, officialdom, political science, economics, philosophy, human nature, and the art of governing. Every plot point is carefully laid out, with danger at every turn, so you’ll need to use your wits as you read. Amid the struggle between good an 185Reads5.9Score—Shelves
27. 277 平 Rising to Great Heights 平步青云 Crane Rider骑鹤人Urban9.6M WordsOngoing Awake, he holds the power of the world; one careless move can ruin the whole game. Drunk, he reclines on a beauty's lap, keeping his mind steady as he makes his moves one by one. Ling Zhiyuan is oppressed by his superior and mocked by a woman he loves, leaving his life at rock bottom. When God closes one door, he is bound to leave another open. Faced with an opportunity that will vanish in a moment, he acts decisively... 22kReads9.1Score761Shelves

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    I've recently become obsessed with books about official careers; the plots are well-developed and very enjoyable.

28. 278 本 I Thought I Was Being Exiled, but After Three Years in a Poverty-Stricken Land, He Spoke Up for the People 本以为是放逐，三年贫困地，他为民请命 Crane Rider骑鹤人Urban1.5M WordsCompleted To hold the power of the world while awake is to tread on thin ice; to lie in a beauty’s embrace while drunk is to stand at the edge of an abyss. After Qin Dongliang is framed, he deftly turns the tables and earns the support of a powerful patron. Starting in a small town, he takes one steady step at a time, never forgetting his original purpose or his mission, and ultimately reaches the pinnacle of political life. 13Reads8.9Score—Shelves
29. 279 一 A Smooth Road to Success 一路青云 Lucky Pig锦猪Urban5.0M WordsCompleted He who holds the power of the realm while awake must tread as carefully as if on thin ice; he who lies drunk in a beauty's arms must feel as if standing on the edge of an abyss. Zhu Licheng entered the workplace only to find himself in a difficult position. After cleverly resolving the crisis, he started out in a small town and advanced one step at a time, eventually reaching the pinnacle of life. He firmly believed that to rise smoothly through the ranks, one must remember to delegate power whe 7.8kReads8.8Score830Shelves
30. 280 被 Reported and Put Under Full Investigation! Is This Penniless Man Really So Righteous? 被举报全力彻查！一贫如洗的他正义凛然？ Peaceful State of Mind平和心境Urban3.3M WordsCompleted Holding the power of the world by day, resting on a beauty’s lap by night. Just as his career is taking off, he is reported, and in an instant, he is a tiger fallen among the plains. Guided by the conviction that he must stand up for the people and uphold justice above all, he has beauties by his side and takes on every challenge head-on. Zhang Dongfeng seizes every opportunity and climbs higher, step by step, until he finally reaches the summit... 277Reads8.1Score100Shelves
31. 281 青 A Path Through Azure Clouds and a Red Future 青云红途 Lucky Pig锦猪Urban6.0M WordsCompleted When Xiao Zhiyuan's life hits rock bottom, he meets a beautiful woman and unexpectedly rises to power... A big shot lands behind bars, and a tycoon is about to jump off a building. Who's the mastermind behind it all? He climbs the career ladder step by step and finds success in love. 3.5kReads8.3Score346Shelves
32. 282 太 The True Awakening of the Supreme Old Lord's Daoist Heart 太上老君道心启真 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆Eastern Fantasy223k WordsCompleted Take the void and the natural way as its guiding principle; take clarity, purity, inaction, and non-interference as its substance. Act without intention or attachment; unite with the One, and all things are accomplished. The Supreme Lord Lao, the foremost teacher of the Dao, embodies profound virtue that flows far and wide. His every word and deed contains the ultimate principles of the Great Dao. The Lord Lao often presents himself with a calm and peaceful bearing, every gesture displaying comp 1.8kReads6.8Score355Shelves
33. 283 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score127Shelves
34. 284 无 The Second Book by Wuxiang1 无相1的第2本书 Formless1无相1Urban273k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 7Reads9.1Score—Shelves
35. 285 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... 758Reads8.9Score111Shelves

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    I hope the author can revise the article as soon as possible to correct the numerous incoherent and disjointed passages.

36. 286 刚 Just Out of Prison, My Twin Sister Walks into the Wrong Room 刚出狱，双胞胎姐姐走错房 Formless1无相1Urban3.6M WordsOngoing A genius doctor is released from prison, and his drunk twin sister walks into the wrong room. In the middle of the night, reporters pound on the door and snap photos. It is all a plot to frame me. Those who harm me will pay in blood. Those who disgrace me will wish they were dead. 550Reads9.1Score229Shelves
37. 287 烟 Beauty in the Mist and Rain of the Golden Wind Pavilion 烟雨楼台金风之美人烟雨 Mei Li's Pen Name Is Mei Li梅莉的笔名是梅莉Ancient Romance183k WordsOngoing A powerful female lead and the final victor of the harem: countless lives and countless minds paved her way to the top. The heroine appears late, after readers have called for her time and time again. [Game of Thrones in the Northern and Southern Dynasties! A tale of revenge! Historical political intrigue + ancient workplace drama + historical romance (including an older woman-younger man romance, a white moonlight, and a political marriage) + espionage. Plot-driven, with multiple storylines. No 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A well-developed, traditional political intrigue novel with detailed storytelling. A Northern and Southern Dynasties version of "Game of Thrones," it begins with the former empress orchestrating a long-planned scheme involving a beautiful woman; helping the new emperor overthrow powerful ministers is just the beginning. Several kingdoms are involved. The details are meticulous, and the characters are rich and varied, including many minor and major figures. Not a children's novel. Highly recommended for those who enjoy social novels, as it depicts a comprehensive picture of society.

38. 288 官 The Road to Officialdom: Starting at the Grassroots 官道：从基层做起 Big Lingzi大凌子Urban554k WordsOngoing [Officialdom + Power + Romance + Workplace] Once you figure out how the system works, it’s like activating a cheat code. It’s an exciting ride from the start. This realistic novel about officialdom follows Lin Yaodong’s step-by-step rise from the grassroots to the heights of power. 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Officialdom + Power + Romance + Workplace + Thrilling Read] Once you've found your footing within the system, it's like having a cheat code! The beginning is incredibly exciting. This is a realistic portrayal of officialdom, telling a different kind of story. It meticulously recounts how Lin Yaodong rose through the ranks from the bottom.

39. 289 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! 6Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    It's not high-quality yet, just starting out, but you can give it a try.

40. 290 汉 The Twin Gems of the Late Han: Scholar's Bones, Spear-Wielding Soul 汉末双璧：儒骨枪魂 Lazy Cat Staying Home懒猫宅在屋Two Male Leads700k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads]+ [No System]+ [Slow Burn]+ [Political Intrigue]+ [Agriculture: The Silk Road]+ [Historical] In 192 AD, Dong Zhuo was executed, and the realm descended into chaos. Li Yan, a modern young man, transmigrates into the body of an abandoned infant in the wilderness of Liangzhou. He is adopted by Li Ru, a strategist of Dong Zhuo's who is fleeing for his life. By coincidence, the warlord Ma Teng of Xiliang welcomes a son on the very same day and names him Ma Chao. Two boys of the same 5Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    [Dual Male Leads] + [No System] + [Slow Burn] + [Political Intrigue] + [Farming: Silk Road] + [History] In 192 AD, Dong Zhuo was executed, plunging the world into chaos. Modern youth Li Yan's soul transmigrates, becoming an abandoned baby in the Liangzhou wilderness, adopted by Li Ru, a strategist of the fleeing Dong Zhuo. Coincidentally, the Western Liang warlord Ma Teng also has a son on the same day, named Ma Chao. Two boys of the same age, one weak yet precocious, carrying modern knowledge hidden beneath a scholar's robe; the other brave and straightforward, wielding a tiger-headed golden spear on horseback, their bond strengthened by neighborly ties. What sparks will fly between them in this slow-burning romance? 🍽🍸

41. 291 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    This book... Doesn't lie, it's really worth it.

42. 292 江 An Ordinary Man’s Path Through the Martial World 江湖凡人路 Disciple of Wang Mi王酩之徒Historical375k WordsOngoing This is my first long novel. The early chapters move slowly, but they follow an essential part of the characters’ emotional journeys. After much deliberation, I decided to keep them. Feel free to skip the prologue and start with Chapter One. I hope you’ll understand. On the execution ground, I, Timur, a gifted blacksmith, had become a condemned prisoner. The common folk cursed me for cutting corners and causing the deaths of soldiers on the frontier. My parents knelt below the platform, sobbi 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although the book is a bit dry, it's genuinely well-written!! The writing is excellent, the opening is incredibly satisfying, and it features a high-energy guillotine scene, family constraints, and historical intrigue.

43. 293 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely exquisite! Set in an alternate Eastern history, it features political intrigue, palace intrigue, large-scale wars, and the grand scheme of things. It's a truly epic historical narrative. There are numerous characters, but each one is distinct and memorable; there are virtually no stereotypical figures. The portrayal of human nature and the human heart is incredibly nuanced.

44. 294 烽 The Smoke of War Rises: The Dragon Roars Across the World 烽烟起之龙啸天下 Carrots and Greens love萝卜青菜loveHistorical600k WordsCompleted Heaven is not benevolent; all things are but straw dogs. War fires rage across the land, and heroes rise in droves. The king is weak, while treacherous ministers hold power. Flames fill the skies, and the capital falls. Warlords scheme against one another. The emperor rises up, his roar shaking the realm. A seal of office in his left hand, a beauty leaning against him. A sword in his right, as he sweeps across the six directions. An eastern emperor, a western sovereign, and a central royal cou 144Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good novels

45. 295 风 When the Winds and Clouds Gather 风起云涌之时 Your Yang你的阳Anime Fanfiction172k WordsCompleted On the vast continent of Teyvat, a world full of mystery and wonder, the Traveler and their loyal companion Paimon set off on an adventure to find their missing family member. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's so good, the more you watch it, the more addictive it becomes.

46. 296 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Strategy for the Realm 嫡谋江山策 Han Da'e Xiu韩大鹅咻Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted In the Great Chu Dynasty, powerful families stood everywhere. The Yun family was a prestigious clan in the capital, renowned throughout the land. Yun Zhiyi, the Yun family's legitimate daughter, should have been born with a silver spoon in her mouth and enjoyed a life of wealth and privilege. Instead, she was secretly stolen away after birth and left to grow up among the common folk, enduring every hardship. Meanwhile, the second branch's daughter was doted on by the Yun family and grew into an —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    See how Yun Zhiyi lives her own life.

47. 297 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Rising from a Secretary's Desk! 权利巅峰：从秘书开始崛起！ Big Brother Hui from Sichuan and Chongqing川渝小辉哥Urban612k WordsCompleted His boss makes things difficult for him at work, while his future mother-in-law demands an astronomical bride price and says he's not good enough. In an instant, Lin Qiang feels his life is hopeless. Disheartened, he plans to quit after finishing his final overseas assignment. Who knew fate had a twist in store! By chance, Lin Qiang rescues a top big shot holding a flag in a car accident, and from then on his career takes off! His beautiful boss reaches out to make peace? His ex regrets every 350Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    This is a good book; it's the kind that takes bold and decisive action, starting as a secretary and climbing the ranks step by step.

48. 298 天 The Spirit Consort of Tianlan: A Tale of Strange Dreams 天澜灵妃之异梦传奇 Ultraman Kaman奥特卡曼Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Historical palace intrigue | Strong heroine | Quick transmigration | Three golden fingers | Agent transmigrates | Rise to godhood] Top agent Murong Lingxi transmigrates into the body of a disgraced consort banished to the Cold Palace and unexpectedly unlocks three top-tier golden fingers: mind reading to see through every act of hypocrisy and every scheme, an endless supply of pills and weapons from her portable space, and a life simulator that predicts every mortal crisis. The villains are cr 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both books are excellent. The power struggles, intrigues, verbal battles, sense of duty, patriotism, and strategic brilliance are all vividly portrayed. [Cool][Cool]

49. 299 刘 Liu Bowen: Tides of Fortune in the Imperial Court 刘伯温之宦海沉浮 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical565k WordsCompleted Liu Bowen: Rising and Falling in the Sea of Officialdom abandons the magical realism commonly used in earlier works about Liu Bowen. Its main approach is realism, with touches of romanticism. Following the ups and downs of Liu Bowen’s official career, and set against the peasant uprisings led by Fang Guozhen, Xu Shouhui, Wu Chengqi, and others, it offers a many-sided portrait of the vibrant world of the late Yuan dynasty. It depicts both the contests of wits and political maneuvering among strat 158Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High quality, political intrigue, historical fiction

50. 300 天 A Catastrophic Start: I’m Forced to Marry a Lame, Mad King 天崩开局，我被迫嫁给瘸腿癫王 Who Says Immortality Must Be Lonely?谁说长生需寂寞Ancient Romance806k WordsOngoing [One-on-one, both with no past relationships: the woman transmigrates into a book, pretending to be a vixen but really just a laid-back slacker; the man is reborn, pretending to be a madman but secretly a true romantic. They spar and fall in love, flirt to the extreme, enjoy endless sweet indulgence, and clash over court politics.] No bitter drama, just sweet, over-the-top romance. Their clashes are mostly battles of wits. Su Xu accidentally transmigrates into a book and becomes a cannon-fodder 863Reads9.3Score131Shelves

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    A reborn evil king returns with memories of his past life, intending to rewrite the tragedy, but is completely overwhelmed by the "laid-back quotes" of the transmigrated woman. Her statement, "Your ambition is too great for me to contain," immediately puts the cunning tycoon's revenge plan on hold. In a world of political intrigue where everyone is shrewd, this pair of lovable goofballs manage to turn their lives into a comedy!

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