Novels Where the Male Lead Serves as a General, Helping the Emperor Defend the Borders and End the Wars 男主一直当武将帮助皇帝守护边疆，平定战乱的书。

1. 1 不 A Different Great Sui: Helping Yang Guang Establish a Legacy for the Ages 不一样的大隋，助杨广立万世基 Demon-Slaying Tai Sui Lord降妖除魔的太岁爷Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the ninth year of Kaihuang, the Sui army captured Jiankang in a single campaign. Late at night, Yang Guang gazed at the sky with a smug smile. Suddenly, a star glowing white and gold streaked across the distant heavens. Yang Guang's eyes widened in shock. “Th-this is an omen from heaven!” “The star fell just outside the city. Guards, bring me a horse at once!” At that moment, a brilliant light shone from a shabby, unremarkable earthen hut outside Jiankang. Inside, a plainly dressed woman clut 7.8kReads7.7Score546Shelves

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   This is not a time-travel story; unless the root of the chaos is revealed, I will not interfere too much with Yang Guang's decisions.

2. 2 天EN From Death Row to a King’s Equal: Slashing My Way Out of a Nightmare Start 天崩开局，从死囚营砍到并肩王 Big Monk o大和尚oHistorical5.2M WordsOngoing [Reborn + invincible + ruthless + the ultimate path] Li Dao is reborn in the Great Qian Dynasty as a third-rank earl. During a palace banquet, he accidentally gets drunk and stumbles into a palace. Just then, his memories of his previous life return, and between the memory confusion and the alcohol, he ruins the virtue of the palace's mistress. In a rage, the emperor sends Li Dao to a death-row camp on the frontier, hoping he'll die beyond the border. Instead, he unexpectedly awakens a “gain sta 155kReads9.0Score14.1kShelves

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   The male protagonist was tricked into defiling the princess and exiled to a death row camp on the frontier. Eventually, he rose through the ranks using military merit to become a king of equal rank in the court, but the one sitting on the throne was indeed the princess he once knew, along with a little girl who looked remarkably like him.

3. 3 操 Controlling the Ancestors: Creating a Millennium-Old Clan from the Chu-Han Contention 操控祖宗：从楚汉争霸创千年世家 Just Pay Me给钱就行Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A story of a millennium-old clan and its ancestors After graduating from university, Chen Cheng gained the ability to travel through time, going back and forth across history to control his own ancestors! If he can't get rich in the present, he'll start in ancient times! He takes a leg from Xiang Yu during the Chu-Han Contention, becomes Emperor Wen of Han's tutor amid the Lü Clan Disturbance, pushes through reforms in Emperor Jing of Han's era, and turns the tide in the late Eastern Han! The Ji 95kReads8.9Score7.7kShelves

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   The protagonist, in order to build a family that can last for a thousand years, constantly helps emperors of various dynasties in history solve problems. What makes this book so appealing is that, firstly, the protagonist is not immortal, but constantly projects his consciousness into the descendants of his family; secondly, he resolves many unresolved issues from various dynasties.

4. 4 兵 Marching Out of the Ten Thousand Mountains to Reclaim Our Homeland and Expand Our Borders 兵出十万大山，复故土拓新疆 The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Historical885k WordsOngoing Liu Yongfu went up the mountain to gather firewood. In a dream, an old man told him that he was a mighty general who should defend his home and protect his people. When he woke, he also had a new set of memories from the future. Liu Yongfu decided that, besides defending his homeland, he should find the Han people a place to settle, help them survive more than a decade of war and natural disasters, and fight against imperialism... [Some parts of this story take liberties with history, or happen 5.4kReads—Score385Shelves

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   The male protagonist is reborn and leads his fellow villagers and soldiers out of the Hundred Thousand Mountains, creating a new world for the Han people.

5. 5 回 After the College Entrance Exam, I Used My Foresight to Become a Tycoon 回到高考后，利用先知成富豪 The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Urban841k WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Chen Feiyu returns to the day after his class reunion, held after the college entrance exam. Using his information advantage, he makes up for past regrets. From the start, he sets his sights on the Brazil World Cup to earn his first fortune, then uses his expertise and memories to grow his money in the stock market. He also keeps in touch with his high school crush and his senior from university, wins the hearts of both beauties, and becomes a winner in life! 2.7kReads—Score104Shelves
6. 6 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Feng's Comeback from Cannon Fodder 三国：炮灰刘封逆袭之路 Pineapples Everywhere满地是菠萝Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [This book is being published. Stay tuned.] (Conquest, strategy, iron-blooded heroics, beauties, System) After transmigrating as Liu Feng, Liu Bei's adopted son, he knew the fate that awaited him: losing favor, being marginalized, becoming a pawn to be discarded, and ultimately falling into a deadly trap. In this life, he chose to endure and bide his time, then turn the tables when all seemed lost! From the start, he risked his life to save Liu Shan at Changban Slope, earning a reputation across 72.4kReads9.6Score7.3kShelves

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   💫The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Liu Feng, the adopted son of a concubine, and lives a low-key life. He helps Liu Bei expand his territory and pretends to be friendly with a group of civil and military officials who are wary of him. When Liu Bei was alive, he was a loyal and filial adopted son. What will he do after Liu Bei is gone?

7. 7 从 Building a Thousand-Year Clan, Starting in the Western Han Dynasty 从西汉开始，建立千年世家 Yu Baian鱼白安Historical229k WordsOngoing [Millennia-old clan + imperial tutor + history + scholar-officials in feathered robes…] Liu An transmigrates to the Western Han dynasty, more than two thousand years in the past. Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, has already died, and Empress Lü holds all the power. To restore the Han dynasty, he raises an army as the Prince of Liaodong to put down the rebellion, and goes on to establish a family clan that will endure for a thousand years. … Later generations record: The Liu clan of Liaodong bega 3.4kReads8.6Score206Shelves

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   Struggles among powerful ministers, conflicts within imperial families—historical novels.

8. 8 三 Three Kingdoms: He Can Punch with Ten Thousand Jin of Force, and You Call Him a Civil Official? 三国：一拳万斤力你管他叫文官？ Flower-Faced Little Kite花颜小风筝Historical2.4M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Hilarious] [Farming] [Schemer] He transmigrates into the Three Kingdoms era as an officer under Dong Zhuo and awakens with the strength to lift ten thousand jin from the start. He only wanted to survive the troubled times, but his mindset changes. A true man lives between Heaven and Earth. How can he remain beneath others forever? When eighteen warlords unite to campaign against Dong Zhuo, Su Yun decides to stop keeping a low profile. With a hundred cavalrymen, he 42.7kReads9.2Score3.8kShelves

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   An absolute fierce general, possessing immense strength, he became sworn brothers with Lü Bu.

9. 9 开 A Marquis from the Start, Ninth Rank Is the Top 开局封侯，九品到头 Bug A Feng虫子阿疯Historical651k WordsCompleted An unemployed drifter transmigrates to another world and uses five thousand years of Chinese history to thrive in a feudal empire. He earns plenty of merit and has a real talent for getting into trouble, but what can you do? The emperor trusts him, and he's useful. If a problem can be solved with a fight, don't waste your breath. There's nothing a single slash can't fix. And if there is, try the blade of the mentally unstable young guard. 9.2kReads8.6Score409Shelves

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   It looks good and feels great.

10. 10 大 Great Qin: Fusu Is Demoted from the Start, So I Talk Him into Rebellion 大秦：开局扶苏被贬，忽悠他造反 Yu Lan Jin瑜兰瑾Historical3.3M WordsOngoing “Fusu, you already have an army of 300,000 at your command. Why haven’t you rebelled yet?” “Once Qin Shi Huang dies, Zhao Gao will forge the imperial decree and Hu Hai will take the throne. Don’t wait!” “March into Xianyang and force Qin Shi Huang to abdicate in your favor!” “Fusu, it’s cold. Put on a dragon robe to keep warm!” “What? The First Emperor is dead? Hu Hai has taken the throne? And he’s issued a decree ordering you to kill yourself? This is your chance! Come on, I’ll write you a proc 130.3kReads9.0Score9.5kShelves
11. 11 惊 The Horror Realm: Entering the Strange World from a Psychiatric Hospital 惊悚领域：从精神病院进入诡世界 Tender Little Puppy香嫩的小狗Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing (The hardcover edition has been published!) [Infinite Flow] [Original Horror Instances] [Mild Horror] “Chen Ji murdered his mother a week ago and spent three days with her corpse before he was arrested.” “You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and are about to be transferred to a psychiatric hospital for supervision.” “Do you have anything to say?” The black-haired boy before them slowly raised his head, his expression calm. “I’ll say it again.” “The thing I killed wasn’t my mother...” “It w 335.3kReads9.5Score66.6kShelves
12. 12 大 The Han Dynasty's First Marquis 大汉第一侯爷 Boss Cao of Jian'an建安曹总Historical680k WordsCompleted Champion of the cavalry, charging forth with unmatched valor; six campaigns sweeping across the land, swift as lightning and thunder. He watered his horses in the vast sea, raised a mound on Mount Langjuxu, set the western boundary at the Yellow River, and established commanderies at the Qilian Mountains., Ban Gu My uncle is the great general Wei Qing. My uncle by marriage is Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che. My aunt is Empress Wei Zifu. My cousin is Crown Prince Liu Ju. My younger brother is Huo Gua 224Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [New Book] "The Spirited Huo Qubing," "The Champion Marquis Who Sealed the Wolf's Den," and "The Young General in His Prime" are all currently reading well and I recommend them.

13. 13 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: I Am the King 红楼：我为王 Winter Snow White冬雪白Historical1.3M WordsCompleted (PS: A solemn declaration: one heroine only. If you don't like that, don't read! Don't read! Don't read!) Reborn into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber as Jia Rong of the Ningguo Mansion. Should I repeat the course of my original fate, or fight to change it? I pursue only one thing in life: to have a clear conscience. I guard what matters to me with all my heart! I, Jia Rong, will conquer the world on horseback and bring honor to my wife and descendants, making my wife the happiest woman ali 6.8kReads8.6Score460Shelves

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    This book is similar, but it also includes a storyline from *Dream of the Red Chamber*, and it involves warfare and the rewarding of military merit for becoming a king.

14. 14 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Sweeping Across the World with Sword and Spear 红楼：金戈铁马横扫八方 Scruffy Little Star邋邋遢遢的星星Historical1.8M WordsCompleted In the Great Qing Dynasty, two suns hang in the sky and five enemy tribes press at the borders. He carves a blood-soaked path through the world with his blade! The year is 1374, the sixth year of the Zhizhi reign of Great Qing. In the dynasty’s capital, Tianjing, the retired emperor Qingzhi and the new Emperor Qing rule together. Military power is divided between them, and undercurrents swirl through the court. Meanwhile, the borders of Great Qing have already been engulfed in smoke and blood 19.9kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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    This one is about right.

15. 15 穿 Transmigrating to Great Qin, I Stop War with Force and Conquer the Six Kingdoms! 穿越大秦，以武止戈，横扫六合！ Chrysanthemum Lang菊花朗Historical1.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Qin dynasty, just as Qin Shi Huang is sweeping across the six kingdoms and unifying the realm, Lu Chen gains a Martial Dao Slaughter System. He proves the Dao through killing and puts an end to conflict through martial strength! Rising step by step from a low-ranking border soldier to a commander, he is stunned when he finally meets the First Emperor: Qin Shi Huang is actually my biological brother? And I even married Li Si's daughter? This is a fictional story. Any r 2.7kReads8.3Score166Shelves

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    Either is fine.

16. 16 大 The Great Ming's God of War Conquers Six Kingdoms on Horseback, Shocking Zhu Yuanzhang! 大明战神马踏六国，震惊朱元璋！ Big Brother Righteous and Noble浩然正气的哥哥Historical589k WordsOngoing Zhu Feng transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty and became the disciple of a hidden master. [Congratulations, Host! You have officially completed your training under the hidden master and earned his recognition!] [Template System successfully activated!] [You have inherited the template of the famed general Yuwen Chengdu!] [Skill acquired: Heavenly Yang Righteous Qi Art!] Zhu Feng, a match for ten thousand men! He wields a 400-jin phoenix-wing gilded halberd, wears golden scale armor of eight trigra 29Reads6.3Score—Shelves
17. 17 隋 Sui-Tang: I'm a Death Row Inmate. Let the World Die with Me 隋唐：我一死囚，请天下赴死 Great Qin, Great Ming, Great Tang, Guan Zizai大秦大明大唐关自在Historical419k WordsCompleted [Invincible] + [Conquest] + [Villain] + [Battlefield story] + [Saving a collapsing empire] + [No hypocritical claims of fighting for the people] + [Yang Guang’s absolute trust] Year Eight of Daye! That year, the Sui Dynasty raised an army of a million, claiming a force of two million to march east against Goguryeo. Yang Guang led the campaign in person and besieged Liaodong City, ordering death-row prisoners from across the realm to be sent to the battlefield in Liaodong to wear down the enemy 5.9kReads8.5Score362Shelves

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    Was it fun? Yes, it was!!!

18. 18 选 You Chose Me as Censor, Li Shimin, So Why Are You Crying? 选我当御史，李世民你哭什么 Zhang Invincible张无敌Historical4.1M WordsOngoing [Hilarious, satisfying, lighthearted, historical, ancient China] Cheng Jun transmigrated to the third year of the Zhenguan era in the Tang Dynasty, becoming the son of the military officer Cheng Yaojin. As it happened, Li Shimin was recruiting imperial censors! Years later, Li Shimin said to the Crown Prince, “Cheng Jun is a peerless sword of our Great Tang. Only a virtuous person can wield him. You're young, so I'll leave him to you.” The Crown Prince burst into tears. “I don't want it anymore! 45.3kReads9.0Score3.1kShelves
19. 19 汉 Han Cavalry: A Warrior's Unwavering Heart 汉骑：戎马丹心 Zhang Shanfeng Can Do Tai Chi张山峰会耍太极Historical2.3M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Passion + Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + War + Farming + A Powerful Han Dynasty + Not a Power Fantasy + No System] This book starts a little slowly, so please give it a chance. The early chapters spend too long on development, but from the middle to the later chapters, after chapter 141, it becomes a power fantasy! Main characters: Zhao Ji, Liu Che, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing A thousand years pass in the blink of an eye, yet the palaces of the Han still stand! Modern young ma 21.3kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves
20. 20 大 The Great Zhou Chronicles 大周行纪 Three-Story Productivity三层楼生产力Historical778k WordsOngoing (An alternate history resembling the Northern Song era; battles for supremacy on the battlefield!) After being laid off, orphan Lu Yuan gets into a car accident. Driven by an obsession, his soul wanders Mount Mang, where he glimpses a celestial beauty. The Ancestor Lü bestows an incredible opportunity upon him, and he is reborn through reincarnation. His name may have changed, but he is born into a marquis's household, with immense natural strength and a body impervious to blades and spears? The 404Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Alternate history, military commander route

21. 21 大 Great Ming: I'm a Prince, Can't I Enjoy Myself? 大明：皇子的我还不能享受享受？ The Pumpkin Became a Rookie南瓜变成菜鸟Historical1.7M WordsCompleted I'm no good at writing introductions. This is a new book by a new author. He transmigrates to the Zhizheng era, and the System blows up. What! I'm actually the Prince Qin Min, who did every evil thing imaginable? The second legitimate son of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang! He died young. After his death, Zhu Yuanzhang personally wrote a memorial condemning him: "Since you were sent to your fief, you have earned no good reputation. You kept company with petty men, indulged in wine and women, a 36.8kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves

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    A time-traveling prince, an emperor? I wouldn't even be a dog; I'd rather be a carefree, leisurely prince, only occasionally taking action.

22. 22 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: I Left the Jia Family from the Start and Returned as an Invincible God of War 红楼：开局离贾家我无敌战神归来 Chen, the Aged Wine Master皓月陈酒师Historical613k WordsCompleted [History] + [Dream of the Red Chamber] + [feel-good power fantasy] + [God of War] Jia Yun wakes up in the world of Dream of the Red Chamber, having transmigrated into the impoverished Jia clan member who shares his name. He gains the ability to increase his strength by an equal amount whenever he eats. As long as he can keep eating, his strength can grow without limit. With barely enough food to get by at home, he seizes the chance to enlist when war breaks out on the frontier. Wielding a pair o 418Reads6.2Score—Shelves
23. 23 大 The Great Song's Iron-Blooded Crown Prince Backs Yue Fei's Northern Campaign! 大宋铁血太子，力挺岳飞北伐！ The Carp Ascends Heaven's Gate鲤鱼登天门Historical265k WordsCompleted [No System] + [Political Intrigue] + [Straight for Huanglong Prefecture] + [Yue Fei's Northern Expedition] The blood from the Jingkang Humiliation had yet to be wiped away, and the ghosts haunting Bianliang had yet to fade! A soul from a later age transmigrates into Zhao Fu, the three-year-old Crown Prince of Emperor Gaozong of Song, who died young: a toddler's body with the soul of a seasoned veteran. From the Shaoxing era's tenth year all the way to a direct assault on Huanglong Prefecture! He 1.6kReads6.8Score101Shelves
24. 24 我 I Lift Mountains and Carry Cauldrons in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Terrifying Yang Guang 我在隋唐拔山扛鼎，吓坏杨广 Big Sweet Potato大番薯Historical599k WordsCompleted Qin Yuan transmigrated into the chaotic Sui-Tang era. By chance, he obtained a System and began cultivating mystical arts that defied the natural order. According to its cultivation methods, he could gain the strength of dragons and elephants. He would show every hero of the Sui and Tang dynasties what it meant to overcome every technique with sheer strength. “What? Li Yuanba lifted a three-thousand-catty bronze lion statue?” “Bring me a five-thousand-catty one to warm up my legs!” When Qin Yuan 58.4kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

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    Transmigrating to the Sui and Tang Dynasties and ending up begging for food? He accidentally unleashes a system that allows him to overpower Li Yuanba! Orphaned and penniless, Qin Yuan starts with nothing but frozen snow! One fall activates his superhuman strength, granting him the power to break through any obstacle! He wields an 88-pound broadsword to its fullest potential, leaving Yang Guang in awe! From a destitute youth to a champion marquis, he conquers the chaotic Sui and Tang Dynasties! The action is non-stop, packed with exciting moments, and you'll find yourself hooked from the start!

25. 25 天 Maxed-Out Talent: I Make My Mark in the Martial World! 天赋拉满，我在武道世界显圣！ July Shooting Star七月飞星Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible from the start + ceiling-level combat power + emperor of a dynasty + powerful lead] Lu Chen transmigrates and is reborn. In this life, he's the fifth prince of the Great Yu Dynasty, blessed with terrifying comprehension and an exceptional constitution. While others are still fretting over how hard it is to reach the ninth level of the Azure Heaven Formula, he's already deduced further improvements to the technique, reaching the unprecedented eleventh level. While others are still str 67.9kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves

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    🔥While others toil for a century to break through their bottlenecks, the Fifth Prince Lu Chen is reborn at the peak! His heaven-defying comprehension allows him to deduce the eleventh level of a cultivation technique. After twenty years of secluded cultivation, he becomes a terrestrial immortal, suppressing martial arts masters with a flick of his finger. While the princes are still vying for power, he already stands atop the clouds, watching the world unfold with a smile. A top-selling novel on Tomato, gaining 123,000 readers daily, a masterpiece that will be a rising star in July. Witness how Lu Chen rewrites the rules of fantasy with absolute power!

26. 26 妖 The Evil Ninth Prince 妖孽九皇子 Jiangnan Goldfish江南金鱼Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Ye Chen transmigrates into the body of the Ninth Prince of Xia. His royal brothers want him dead, the emperor wants him dead, and the powerful nobles at court all want him dead. Ye Chen has had enough. If everyone wants to kill me, then I’ll seize control of the military, train a million elite soldiers, sweep across the land, and claim the throne. 17.4kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
27. 27 你 You’re All Chasing the Heroine? Then I’ll Marry the Demoness 你们都追女主？那女魔头我娶走了 Paper Parcel纸包Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing [One heroine + everyday affection + guaranteed sweetness + cultivation system + grand setting] Shen Yi'an transmigrates into a rather outrageous novel. Born into the world, he discovers that he’s the original protagonist, the one with a massive green hat hanging over his head: the Sixth Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, His Highness Prince Chu! The second, third, fourth, and nth male leads all like the heroine. Whoever wants that whole field of green can have it. I don’t. You’re all going after 121kReads9.3Score8.9kShelves
28. 28 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves
29. 29 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
30. 30 金 The Golden Son-in-Law 金牌帝婿 Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Farming] [Lighthearted] [Alternate world] [No System] Qin Yu transmigrates, and from the start he’s the second son of the Prince of Qin’s household. His father is a non-imperial prince of Great Wei and the Minister of Revenue. His mother is a wealthy daughter of a prominent Jiangnan family. His older brother is a peerless general who guards the frontier. With such powerful connections and an exalted position, Qin Yu gives up on ambition, indulging in wine, women, and song, and reclining in the 47.5kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves
31. 31 秦 The Legend of Qin: Heaven-Defying Comprehension, Unbeatable from the Start 秦时：悟性逆天，出手即无敌 Seawater Tap海上自来水Anime Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted His soul crosses over into The Legend of Qin, where he becomes Ying Xiao, the younger brother who grew up relying on the First Emperor. He awakens an Against-the-Heavens Insight System. From then on, the jianghu gains a martial arts prodigy beyond the reach of any master. [Ding! The Host studies his own internal cultivation method and comprehends the Nine Yang Manual and the Taixuan Sutra!] [Ding! The Host reads three pages of a sword manual and comprehends the Dugu Nine Swords and Taiji Sword!] 12.1kReads7.9Score849Shelves
32. 32 大 The Second Son of the Zhao Royal Family 大赵嫡次子 The Wind Is Fair, the Bamboo Sways风正竹轻Historical4.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as the second legitimate son of the Great Zhao Empire, he planned to live freely, drinking and making merry! But the powerful clans ran rampant, treacherous ministers held sway, rival nations eyed them hungrily, and his elder brother was frail. So! Zhao Yu could only destroy the powerful clans, eliminate the treacherous ministers, unite the nations, and pave the way for his big brother! Prince Jin's motto: What's mine is mine! It's all mine! Ahem, no, wait. What's my brother 17.2kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    The first book features the protagonist as the second son of the Zhao dynasty, helping his elder brother consolidate his throne. The two brothers, one managing internal affairs and the other external, eliminate treacherous officials and unify the various kingdoms! [Cool] The second book is a story of countless deaths for a single general, amidst the struggle for supremacy among the warring states. The protagonist stabilizes the court internally and conquers the other nations externally, wielding a silver spear and trampling across the land! [Sending Heart] The third book features a protagonist who transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms period, awakening immense strength at the start and becoming sworn brothers with Lü Bu! [Evil Grin] Follow Fireworks🎇 and you'll never be short of books to read again! 📖

33. 33 枌 The Grass and Trees of Fengyu Grow Tall 枌榆草木长 Ni Ergou倪二狗Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication: ensemble cast + rival nations vying for supremacy + political intrigue and strategy + patriotism and national pride + original poetry + memorable supporting characters] [This is a fictional setting, and some historical references should not be taken as fact. This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The plot is carefully developed, the logic is rigorous, and the cast and scope are large. There is no System or golden finger. There are no brainless villains or c 24.7kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
34. 34 我 I’m Just a Foolish Emperor. What Bad Intentions Could I Have? 我就一昏君，能有什么坏心思？ Hai Jingliangong海静凉宫Historical3.9M WordsOngoing [Tyrant + Political Scheming + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Misinterpretations + Farming] Luo Lin opens his eyes and finds himself the new ruler of the Qian Kingdom, bound to a Tyrant System. If he ruins the kingdom’s fortunes, he can live forever? Being a wise ruler might be difficult, but being a tyrant should be easy. Just do whatever you want with your eyes closed! Then he looks around: a bewitchingly beautiful empress, a fiercely loyal minister, and a powerful eunuch. So Luo Lin starts causing 11kReads9.1Score777Shelves

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    2️⃣ The main characters are well-defined, funny when they need to be funny, and tear-jerking when they need to be tear-jerking. The author has a good grasp of the characters, and the plot is also very good. It doesn't feel like the development is too slow or the pace is too fast. It's a great book to read in your spare time.

35. 35 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Fine Prince 大唐好贤王 The Six Arts of the Gentlemen君子六艺Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [Funny and Stress-Relieving + Fiery Battles + Alternate History + “A Loving Father and Filial Son” + Top-Tier Jokesters Teaming Up + No System, Just a Golden Finger + Deep Grandparent-Grandchild Bond] In an alternate universe, in another Tang dynasty, the blood of the Xuanwu Gate Incident stained the flagstones beneath the palace walls red, and a different legend of the prosperous Tang began! Li Kuan, the second prince raised by his grandmother, Empress Dowager Taimu, survived a brush with dea 55.3kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves

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    I help the emperor guard the borders! The emperor helps me become a military general! There are countless historical novels online, but few truly stand out. Today, I'll recommend a few historical novels with unique plots and captivating twists and turns—once you start reading, you won't be able to put them down! *The Strongest Sixth Prince in History*: At the heart of the vortex of royal power struggles, the sixth prince, initially seen as a marginal figure, rises step by step to become a powerful figure through his unconventional methods. He is sometimes incredibly witty, cleverly manipulating court intrigues and outmaneuvering his opponents; at other times, he is fearless and valiant on the battlefield, striking terror into the hearts of his enemies. Every predicament is resolved in unexpected ways. Watching him rise from obscurity to fame is like watching a brilliant new star rise in the sky of history, making one want to cheer and applaud him. * **A Retrospective: Li Shimin, the Governor of Asia, a Sensation Across Dynasties**: A revolutionary new chapter in history. What would it have been like if Li Shimin had become the "Governor of Asia"? This book boldly combines historical and modern concepts, constructing a breathtakingly grand world. Li Shimin, with his exceptional leadership skills, navigates a completely new stage. The author skillfully blends historical anecdotes with modern elements, making each retrospective feel like opening a door to fantastical history. Influential figures from various dynasties appear, engaging in a fascinating cross-temporal collision with Li Shimin, leaving readers amazed at how history can be interpreted in such a way. * **I, the Immortal of the Ming Dynasty, Experiencing Sixteen Emperors**: A legendary tale of immortality witnessing the rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty. What is it like to be an immortal who has witnessed the rise and fall of sixteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty? The protagonist, from a unique perspective, witnesses the entire process of the Ming Dynasty's decline from its glory. He is not a bystander in the torrent of history, but rather, with his wisdom and strength, attempts to change the course of history. The book offers both a detailed portrayal of life in the Ming Dynasty court and a vivid recreation of major historical events. Following the protagonist's footsteps, one feels as if transported back to the turbulent Ming Dynasty, experiencing the weight and vicissitudes of history.

36. 36 长 Longevity: I Was Picked Up by Xu Da in the Ming Dynasty 长生：我在大明被徐达捡回家 Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi两广总督Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Longevity] [Healing] [Feel-good power fantasy] In the fifth year of the Hongwu reign, Yang Xuan met Xu Da, who had returned from a failed northern campaign. To fill his belly, Yang Xuan agreed to become Xu Da’s disciple, beginning his years in the Great Ming dynasty. He lived through the bloodshed of the Hongwu era, witnessed the nations paying court during the Yongle era, and saw the prosperity of the Ren and Xuan reigns. He was Zhu Biao’s close friend and confidant. He was the person Zhu Di t 21.5kReads8.7Score1.7kShelves
37. 37 边 The Iron-Blooded Warriors of the Frontier Army 边军之铁血悍卒 Loves Red Yeast Tartary Buckwheat Tea爱吃红曲苦荞茶Historical894k WordsOngoing Hunter boy Xu Xiao shoots an arrow through the smoke of war on the northern frontier and rises from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood! His long saber shatters enemy formations, his cavalry rides through the snow, and he charges into battle again and again, slaying generals and seizing their banners! His brothers entrust their lives to one another, building a Great Wall of flesh and blood! When the 100,000-strong Jinzhang army thunders against the pass, watch as this battle-hardened god of 1.9kReads6.8Score163Shelves

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    The border troops' battle scenes are incredibly exciting!

38. 38 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Begs Me to Start a Rebellion 大唐：李世民求我造反 Joy Throughout the Land天下乐Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Ke transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. He plans to use his skills as a motivational speaker to brainwash a loyal crew and keep his head down as an unremarkable prince. But eight years after transmigrating, he discovers that he brought along an entire national strategic reserve warehouse. So Li Ke throws caution to the wind. If he’s going to be a prince, he might as well be one who fears nothing and lives as freely as he pleases! First, he starts a newspaper to build his rep 156.4kReads9.5Score16.9kShelves
39. 39 争EN Contending for Supremacy: Summoning the Xiliang Iron Cavalry at the Start 争霸：开局召唤西凉铁骑 Hardworking Panda勤奋熊猫Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Lin Yi transmigrates to another world and becomes a prince's heir. There are no Four Books and Five Classics here, nor the Hundred Schools of Thought, but warfare rages on all the same. Dynasties rise and fall, ministers and nobles scheme, and heroes vie for control of the Central Plains. Fortunately, Lin Yi awakens a System and summons the fierce general Ma Chao and the elite Xiliang Cavalry from the Three Kingdoms era from the start. As long as he can win people over or beat them into submissi 25.3kReads8.9Score1.9kShelves
40. 40 大 Great Qin: I Became a Butcher, and the First Emperor Begged Me to Stop Killing 大秦：化身人屠，祖龙求我别杀了 The Five Black Categories黑五类Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Conquering new lands] [Improving people’s livelihoods and technology] [Ruthless and decisive] After transmigrating to the time when Ying Zheng had just ascended the throne, E Fu discovered that his strength increased dramatically once every year. Thus, the Great Qin gained a god of slaughter even more ruthless than Bai Qi, the Lord of Wu’an! He killed Lao Ai, wiped out Lü Buwei, and swept across the Six Kingdoms, always charging at the very front! Known as Great Qin’s honey badger, he spent eve 685Reads8.8Score182Shelves

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    The wicked husband has arrived!

41. 41 开 Starting with Palace Intrigue Against Empress Ma: If Nine Clans Aren't Enough, Add a Tenth 开局宫斗马皇后，九族不够十族凑 Low on Morals道德偏低Historical324k WordsOngoing [Empress Ma's Palace Intrigues] + [Impeach Zhuge Liang] + [Face Off Against Li Er at Xuanwu Gate] + [National Destiny Dungeons] After transmigrating a thousand years into the future, Xiao Ze finds a world trapped in national destiny dungeons. The dungeons are created using the histories of different countries, and the victor can devour the losing country's national destiny. With his country falling behind in every way, Xiao Ze begins his path of playing dirty. [Dungeon: The Deposition Case] [Obj 24.9kReads7.2Score1.8kShelves

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    The game starts with a clash with the fate of the nation: deposing Empress Ma (yes, the wife of Zhu Yuanzhang who was extremely protective of her own), jeopardizing Zhu Biao's position as crown prince, and then impeaching Zhuge Liang in the next instance, even framing him for treason and betraying Liu Shan; they even dare to storm Xuanwu Gate and confront Li Shimin head-on, and even interfere in Wu Zetian's schemes by staging "Qin Wang Po Zhen Yue" to cause trouble...

42. 42 三 Three Kingdoms: Maxing Out My Combat Strength from the Start 三国：开局武力拉满 Cangshan Qianmo苍山浅陌Historical1.5M WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] + [Warring for Supremacy] + [System] From the start, his combat prowess is maxed out, and the beginner's gift pack gives him Yang Zaixing. A fifteenth-generation descendant of Emperor Gaozu, with Zhang Liao and Gao Shun under his command. Zhen Yan comes to offer his sister's hand, and he encounters Zou Shi while saving a beauty. He makes money, buys an official post, and keeps a low profile as he grows. He trains troops, stores grain, and recruits talented people. With a start t 24.8kReads8.3Score1.7kShelves
43. 43 张 Zhang He, I Am the Son of Zhao Zilong of Changshan 张郃，我乃常山赵子龙之子 User5590用户5590Historical1.0M WordsCompleted As the saying goes, being reborn without a cheat is just going through hardship all over again. A modern-day wage slave is reborn as Zhao Tong, son of Zhao Yun, one of the Five Tiger Generals. After he boasts in the imperial palace that the current emperor is the greatest warrior under heaven, having made seven charges in and seven retreats from Changban Slope and even outshone his father Zhao Yun, he's sent off to serve in the army. He goes on to defeat Guo Huai, Zhang He, and Xu Huang. People 1.2kReads7.7Score106Shelves
44. 44 三 Three Kingdoms: My Brother Is Dian Wei, and I Take on Lü Bu from the Start 三国：家兄典韦，开局硬刚吕布 Young Eunuch年轻宦官Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Dian Mo transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes Dian Wei's younger brother. To join Cao Cao's camp, Dian Mo sends a letter that leaves Cao Cao stunned. Cao Cao: “Find the person who wrote this letter, no matter what. This must be the peerless genius I've been looking for!” While the whole camp launches a search, Dian Mo comes to Cao Cao of his own accord and begins his career as a strategist. Yuan Shao: “The Dian brothers are one a civil genius, the other a military geniu 45.6kReads9.6Score4.6kShelves

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    [The Strategist of the Three Kingdoms + Dian Wei's Brother + Outstanding Wisdom + Rise of Cao Cao's Camp + Beloved Beauty] The protagonist, Dian Mo, transmigrates to the Eastern Han Dynasty, becoming Dian Wei's younger brother. His brilliant strategies shake Cao Cao's camp! Cao Cao: "With this son, the world can be at peace!" Yuan Shao: "Why does Cao Cao get the two prodigies of the Dian family?!" With masterful planning—he defeats Yuan Shao, outwits Zhou Yu, and outmaneuvers Liu Bei, reducing enemy ships to ashes with a mere flick of his wrist! Zhen Mi's beautiful eyes sparkle: "My husband's wisdom is unparalleled in this world." "In martial arts, Dian Wei shakes the eight wastelands." "In wisdom, I, Dian Mo—have the plans to secure the fate of the world!"

45. 45 历 A Historical Recap: Spoiling Emperor Shi Huang with the Secret That His Dynasty Ends in the Second Generation 历史盘点：给始皇帝剧透二世而亡 Have a Sip of Tea喝口茶Historical1.6M WordsOngoing [Historical rankings] + [Blood-pressure-raising comparisons] + [Spoiler comments] + ... Chen Yuan acquired a time-traveling historical video-editing System that let him edit videos and broadcast them to every dynasty through the sky screen! An idea struck him. He thought ranking videos were boring, so why not make a truly nasty comparison? It would be much more fun to pit emperors praised through the ages against those reviled for all time! First, show Zhu Di, who conquered the Mongols at Langj 75.1kReads8.9Score5.5kShelves
46. 46 我 My Years in the Great Ming 我在大明那些年 Qing Hong青红Historical8.6M WordsOngoing [The first long-life novel set in the Ming Dynasty on the entire internet] Li Qing transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty and, through a twist of fate, becomes a disciple of Zhang Landa. He lives a carefree life for years. In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu era, Empress Ma falls gravely ill, and by chance, Li Qing becomes her attending physician. From then on, Li Qing begins his journey through the Ming Dynasty. He experiences the bloodshed and turmoil of the Hongwu era and gets caught up in t 243.3kReads9.4Score19kShelves
47. 47 隋 The Sui and Tang Generals Clash for Supremacy 隋唐大将争锋录 Scattered Evil Ziru零零散散的邪子若Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Yan Yi transmigrated to the Sui dynasty and became an orphan. Fortunately, he was adopted by a wealthy family. To repay Old Yang Lin for recognizing his talent, he chose to dance with the tyrant. “Yan Yi, you’re unmatched in loyalty and filial piety, and peerless in martial arts. Why protect this tyrant?” Yan Yi gripped the single-pronged spear in his hand and gave a cold laugh. “Bring it on.” 77Reads7.6Score—Shelves
48. 48 隋 Sui-Tang: I Alone Protect the Sui Dynasty’s Eternal Prosperity 隋唐：以一己之力护大隋万世昌隆 Wu Liang Ye武梁耶Historical661k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Sui-Tang era, Yang Xiu finds himself in the middle of the war between the Sui dynasty and Goguryeo! His identity? A scattered remnant soldier! What should I do? I'm freaking out... Alone and helpless on a battlefield where death could come at any moment, he is lucky to activate the Martial Saint System! He immediately fuses with Lü Bu at the peak of his power. Complete the mission to fight bravely and earn the strength of ten thousand jun? Make Yang Guang his sworn fa 8.6kReads8.8Score537Shelves
49. 49 系 The System Had Me Guard Jiayuguan from the Start 系统开局镇守嘉峪关 Suye Yifeng夙夜一峰Eastern Fantasy312k WordsCompleted At this strategic pass in a world torn by war, flames consume the skies. Zhang Yifeng, reborn from Blue Star, unexpectedly arrives at Jiayu Pass. The ruthless Dongnu launch a massive invasion. Their cavalry surrounds the city, and its people face imminent doom. The city issues a stern military order: every adult man within its walls must be conscripted to defend them, without exception. A stranger in a foreign world, with no power or influence and no skill in combat, Zhang Yifeng can only take t 447Reads—Score—Shelves

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    System. Guarding the frontier.

50. 50 大 A Stick in the Tang Dynasty 大唐一根棍 My Name Is Wang Dabao我叫王大宝Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Comedy + Suspense + Brainy Wish Fulfillment + Historically Grounded Tang Dynasty] A farm boy with a serious lack of virtue gradually grows into the Tang dynasty's number-one troublemaker (no, wait, strike that). He grows into a pillar that holds up the sky, a beam that spans the sea. If I'm having a good time and you're not, I'll beat you until you are. If I can't reform you, I'll cremate you. I crush foreign kingdoms, dissect the aristocratic clans, discipline princes, and slap emperors I can' 3kReads8.7Score235Shelves

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    A late Tang Dynasty novel, without a system, written in a lighthearted and humorous style, featuring a father and son constantly sabotaging each other, vivid characters, and a family of eccentrics. Every battle depicted is based on true historical events, and the second volume begins the Tang Dynasty's battle against the Uyghurs. [Smirk]

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