An Unfavored Prince Grows Richer and Richer Despite His Poor Fiefdom 不受宠的皇子封地贫瘠却越来越富有

1. 1 流 Exile? No, I’m Here to Hand Out Money to the World 流放？不，是去给万国发钱 I'm a Hami Melon我是哈密瓜Historical4.0M WordsCompleted Li Zhao, the ninth prince of the Wu Kingdom, has spent years frequenting brothels, earning the disfavor of the current emperor, Wu Huang. Before the struggle among the nine princes for the throne has even begun, he nearly gets his engagement broken off by the most talented woman in the capital. Faced with the crown prince’s relentless pressure, Li Zhao stops drifting through life. Threshing machines, windmills, and curved-beam plows make their debut one after another. Granaries overflow, and 37.3kReads8.8Score4.2kShelves

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   1. "Sigh!" The little boy lay back down helplessly. Where was he supposed to get a city?! This magical, shimmering picture frame that moved when poked had suddenly appeared on his fifth birthday. He had no idea what it was or how it appeared. In the past year or so, he had only figured out one thing: no one else had this thing. 2. "If Father really wants to reward me, then… let me be granted a fiefdom." Li Zhao looked at Emperor Wu and said sincerely. Whoosh! The Crown Prince and the others all looked up, their faces filled with shock as they stared at Li Zhao. A… fiefdom? What was going on?

2. 2 从 From Toddler Prince to Sovereign of All Under Heaven [Infrastructure] 从奶娃诸侯王到天下共主【基建】 Peach Creek Wilds桃溪野Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing Original title: From Infant Prince to Ruler of All Under Heaven: Infrastructure Building [Feel-good power fantasy + adorable toddler from the start + gaming cheat + infrastructure building + farming + war + family and country + cute pets + romance?] [Serious Synopsis] If you come from across the sea and travel west, you will eventually find a prosperous city unlike anything in this world. It is the fiefdom of His Highness, the Prince of You: Youzhou. At the end of the dynasty, the land is strew 171.2kReads9.3Score18.8kShelves

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   Both of these are either: one is more of a farming/development story, and the other is more of a political intrigue/power struggle story.

3. 3 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
4. 4 我 I Live Freely in My Fief, Yet They Call Me a Worthy Prince 我在封地逍遥，却被称贤王 Tired乏了Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Alternate history + laid-back comedy + a real rascal!] As a prince, it's not unreasonable for me to have a fief of my own, is it? It's my fief, so I make the rules. That means I can do whatever I want, right? On my first day in the fief, I visited a brothel. On the second day, I went to a gambling den. Lost money at the casino? Absolutely impossible. Isn't it all my money anyway? Extorting wealthy merchants for protection money was just business as usual. Beggars lining the streets asking for a 31.8kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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   [Part One]📖The content is incredibly engaging, with a uniquely imaginative plot. The protagonist's past life was that of a notorious playboy prince in the capital, a good-for-nothing who frequented brothels, gambling dens, and spent his time fighting and playing with his bird. [Eating popcorn] Just as he was about to be banished to his fiefdom in Lingnan, his arrival transformed the barren land into a fashion capital, a wholesale center… and a powerful military force! [Smirking] [Part Two]📖Completely bewildered, a royal outcast from the cold palace in ancient times? After fighting for a chance to survive, he was exiled to the harsh frontier. [Making a face] Just kidding, he's a former top special forces soldier and a graduate in applied science🎓. From then on… 🉑Follow Ying Shuguan to capture the heart of Tomato📚!

5. 5 无 The Invincible Prince of Qin 无敌六王爷 Writing to Pay Off My Debts码字还债Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [Farming + Lighthearted Comedy + Political Intrigue] Qin Feng transmigrated to the Great Qing Dynasty and became a prince ruling the frontier lands of Liao. After spending six years building his own ideal city, he planned to live the carefree life of a leisurely prince. But then his father, whom he had never even met, impersonated an imperial envoy and secretly slipped into Qin Feng’s fief. Coal, paved roads, apartment blocks, communal kitchens, and an ironworks! Confronted with this strange nor 15.9kReads8.7Score1.3kShelves
6. 6 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
7. 7 大 Great Tang's Prince: I Have a Farm System 大唐皇子：我有农场系统 Great Tang's Guardian General大唐镇国将军Historical703k WordsCompleted Li Shimin: “You little brat! You little brat! Send him to Jiaozhou to chop sugarcane! Let him learn what hardship is!” Li Yin: “What? Father wants to send me to my fief in Jiaozhou? What a great deal!” A few months later, Jiaozhou was flourishing under Li Yin’s rule. Li Shimin had wanted him to suffer there, but Li Yin was living in luxury every day. The once impoverished Jiaozhou was practically becoming a paradise on Earth! Li Yin: “Father, you didn’t see that coming, did you? I have a Farm Sy 3.2kReads7.2Score216Shelves

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   This is a good book about a prince who was exiled to a remote and impoverished area and quickly rose to prominence.

8. 8 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.

9. 9 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
10. 10 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

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    Stop blindly searching for books! 🔥This novel is a true gem. From the very beginning, the author uses delicate prose to create vivid scenes, immersing you in the story. The plot is full of twists and turns, offering both thrilling adventures and heartwarming moments. The characters' growth is rich and complex, deeply relatable. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked!

11. 11 大 The Great Tang Prince: Sent to His Fiefdom from the Start by Li Shimin 大唐皇子：开局被李世民赶去封地 Great Tang's Guardian General大唐镇国将军Historical1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty, Li You became Li Shimin's fifth son. Since Li You was always talking back to Li Shimin, the emperor sent him to Qi Zhou as its governor. Li You was overjoyed. Not only had he transmigrated into the body of a prince of noble birth, but he had also been sent to his fief from the start. Now no one would be there to keep an eye on him! This was an absolutely perfect opening! As for Li Shimin not giving him any money, was that really a problem? How could he f 12.3kReads8.6Score796Shelves
12. 12 九 Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: The Good-for-Nothing Prince Is Banished to Beiliang from the Start 九子夺嫡：废物皇子开局被贬北凉 Little Beetle 339小小甲壳虫339Historical6.7M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Great Zhou dynasty, Li Xun became the unlucky, useless Sixth Prince. In the struggle for the throne among nine princes, he was marked as a loser from the very beginning. He was framed and exiled to the lands of Beiliang, yet his enemies still wouldn't leave him alone. After his golden finger awakened, Li Xun gained control of the Emperor's Support System and obtained terrifying power. Then he launched a powerful counterattack. When his enemies wouldn't let up, he simp 40.6kReads8.6Score3kShelves

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    These books are all good.

13. 13 大 Great Tang: A Million Private Soldiers, Li Er, Do You Regret It? 大唐：私兵百万，李二你后悔了吗 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical4.2M WordsOngoing [Feudal Prince] [System] [Comedy] [Conquest] After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty as Li Ke, the third son of Li Shimin, he is framed by Zhangsun Wuji and forced to take up his fief in Yizhou ahead of schedule. His status is awkward, he has no one to rely on, and he is nearly at the end of his rope. At the crucial moment, Li Ke awakens a System that uses fortune to summon civil officials and military generals to fight for him. Faced with the arrogance of the Crown Prince's faction, Li Ke summ 24.2kReads8.5Score1.6kShelves
14. 14 赶 You Banished Me to My Fief, So I Rebelled with the Prince of Beiliang 赶你去封地，你竟带着北凉王造反 Little Flying Pig from the Mountains山里小飞猪Historical3.1M WordsOngoing [Alternate World] [Feudal Prince] [Summoning] [Rapid Army Expansion] [Conquest] [Comedy] [Revenge] After transmigrating to the Great Yan Dynasty, Xiao Jing becomes the useless Third Prince in everyone's eyes. From the start, he is framed by a treacherous villain and exiled to the bitterly cold Qinzhou, where he is made Prince of Qin! Fortunately, Xiao Jing awakens his golden finger and immediately summons Huo Qubing and ten thousand elite Han cavalry! With swift, decisive action, he takes contro 93.2kReads8.0Score6.7kShelves
15. 15 戍 I Guarded the Frontier for Eight Years, and Now the Emperor Begs Me to Take the Throne 戍边八年，皇帝求我登基 Ten Thousand Bones of Dust尘万骨Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Zhao Ding transmigrates into the Great Qian dynasty and becomes Prince Yan, charged with guarding its borders. He has no grand ambitions. He doesn’t want to conquer the world or become emperor, afraid he’d die too soon. All he wants is to live freely on his fief as its little king. He walks his dogs, tends his flowers, flirts with his maids, and puts together some repeating crossbows and cannons to protect himself. He sends letters to the court complaining about how poor he is while developing h 1kReads8.2Score230Shelves

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    🔥The unfavored prince's fiefdom was barren, yet it grew increasingly wealthy, overflowing with riches. In the first book, the protagonist becomes the Prince of Yan, exiled to the frontier to guard the country's borders. So, while pleading poverty to the emperor, the protagonist simultaneously develops the frontier, eventually building a fortress.

16. 16 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
17. 17 流 The Exiled Prince Builds a Modern Technological Empire 流放皇子，打造现代科技帝国 Fortune Cat's Fish招财猫的鱼Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Synopsis [Alternate history, transmigration, no System, farming, slow burn.] Nothing is more ruthless than the imperial family! In the struggle for the throne, fathers and sons, brothers and sisters turning on each other is commonplace! He is a loser: his father has abandoned him, and his older brother wants him dead! His fief is a living hell, where he must outwit corrupt officials! When you lack power, you can endure humiliation. Once you grow strong, strike decisively! As the saying goes, “A 3.2kReads8.6Score223Shelves

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    The unfavored prince was someone who wouldn't even accept the title of crown prince. He just wanted to secretly develop his career within the palace.

18. 18 帝 The Rise of an Empire: Building a Fiefdom from the Start and Forging an Iron Dynasty! 帝国崛起：开局建设封地，打造钢铁皇朝！ Zike紫恪Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After an accident, Li Xin transmigrates to another world and becomes the third prince of the Great Qian Dynasty. His fief is covered in miles of ice and snow, and before he can even take it all in, it's attacked by horse-riding bandits from the grasslands. Fortunately, Li Xin possesses technology far beyond this era. He farms, develops industry, builds up his fief, and fights off the grassland bandits... Then one day, when he finally looks around, he realizes that the poor, freezing fief he star 1.8kReads8.3Score114Shelves

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    1. Li Xin transmigrates into the body of the third prince of the Great Qian Dynasty. His fiefdom is barren and constantly attacked by bandits. Using modern technology, he cultivates land and develops industry, transforming his fiefdom into a formidable steel city. The plot is exciting and worth reading. 2. Zhao Yuan transmigrates into the body of the fifth prince of the Great Yao Kingdom. His fiefdom is a barren archipelago. He survives multiple assassination attempts but rises through his wisdom, achieving dominance in his fiefdom and living a comfortable life. The plot is full of twists and turns.

19. 19 强 The Mighty Spendthrift Prince 强悍的败家王爷 Phantom Rabbit幻影兔Historical177k WordsCompleted Zhao Yuan transmigrates to ancient times in a parallel world and becomes the fifth prince of the Great Yao Kingdom. The emperor grants him a barren archipelago off the western coast of Great Yao as his fiefdom. From then on, he begins a strange and colorful new life. He survives multiple assassination attempts in his fiefdom, follows the clues to uncover the mastermind, then eliminates his enemies one by one… Watch him rise to power, build an empire, and live a wonderful life. Those who har 3Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 开 Exiled from the Start, I Conquer the World with Modern Weapons 开局被流放，用热武器争霸世界 That Glimmer of Sunshine那一抹阳光嘛Historical508k WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Wish Fulfillment + Fiefdom Development + Decisive and Ruthless + Prestige-Powered Arsenal] Su Chen, a top medical student, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of the fourth prince of the Great Jing Dynasty. Caught up in a scandal involving students cheating on the imperial examinations, he activates the strongest prestige-powered arsenal at the crucial moment! The ministers propose sending Su Chen to a perilous fiefdom, while the emperor looks on with cold indifference. 1.3kReads7.7Score101Shelves

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    A medical school whiz transmigrates into the body of the fourth prince, the Prince of Yan, and is initially exiled to his fiefdom. Fortunately, he's bound to a reputation arsenal system, instantly giving him a cheat code! Using firearms, he wreaks havoc across his fiefdom, sweeping through enemy territories and forcing them to sign thousands of tyrannical treaties! He even colonizes enemy countries worldwide, reaching the pinnacle of life...

21. 21 请 Your Highness, Go to Your Death! 请皇兄，赴死！ Brew Little Wine煮小酒Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Zhou Che is reborn as the sixth prince of Great Xia, but his five elder brothers keep closing in on him. They want to strip me of my claim to the throne! They want to confiscate what little my family has left! They want to take the woman I love and kill me! If that’s how it is “If you, my brothers, can kill your own kin, why can’t I?” “If you can fight for the realm, why can’t I?” “You all think yourselves capable. What makes me any less so?!” Zhou Che rises with his sword drawn. “Your sixth bro 31.3kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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    💥, The first original owner of this body was the sixth prince of the Great Xia Dynasty. As the imperial edict stated: uneducated in both literature and martial arts, inherently cowardly, and possessing no redeeming qualities other than good looks and a large stature, plagued by various vices. The original owner was invited to a banquet at the fifth prince's house and got extremely drunk. But to say that he disrespected his elder brother's fiancée, Zhen Shi, is absolutely untrue! The original owner was both cowardly and weak; even after drinking, he would never dare to disrespect Zhen Shi. Clearly, this was a trap, a trap intended to kill the original owner! In the end, the mastermind overestimated the original owner's weakness… After drinking too much, he simply passed out, allowing Zhou Che, who had transmigrated from another world, to take over his body.

22. 22 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
23. 23 让 You Sent Me to My Fief, So I Built a Modern Domain 让你就藩，你建设现代化封地 A Soul's Empty Dream魂空幽梦Historical446k WordsCompleted [No System + Political Scheming + Territorial Expansion + Farming + I Want to Be Emperor] He woke from a nap with a warm fragrance in his arms. After sorting through the memories, Yang Fei was utterly stunned. The good news: he'd transmigrated and become a prince. The bad news: he was a powerless, useless prince. Worse still, just after transmigrating, someone framed him for pushing the chancellor's daughter to the ground! After exhausting every means to prove his innocence, an imperial decree e 5.7kReads8.1Score329Shelves
24. 24 纨 The Spoiled Prince: I Make So Much Money, Even Li Shimin Is Stunned 纨绔皇子：赚钱太多，惊呆李世民 Great Tang's Guardian General大唐镇国将军Historical615k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty, Li You becomes the fifth prince. At this point, his father Li Shimin is so broke that the palace pinches every penny on food and daily necessities. Even some random noble's son lives more luxuriously than he does. Li You is stunned. He's already defied fate by transmigrating as a prince, so why does he still have to live in hardship? How can he stand for that?! Li You immediately decides to make a change. He starts giving lessons right in the palace, per 680Reads7.0Score104Shelves
25. 25 封 Three Years in My Fief, and the Useless Prince Shocks the Court 封地三年，废物皇子震惊朝堂大佬 Daoist Wick灯芯道人Historical511k WordsCompleted [Alternate history + laid-back daily life + developing a fiefdom + a slight golden finger] Li Su, the useless prince hated by everyone in the capital, is driven from court and sent to Lingnan Prefecture, a desolate backwater, to fend for himself. Once-in-a-century earthquakes cut off the fiefdom from the outside world for three years, leaving Lingnan isolated from the court and the rest of the realm. Three years later~ Emperor Qian graciously permits the various regional princes to come to the 5.6kReads8.6Score311Shelves

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    He transmigrates into the body of an ancient emperor's son, becoming a prince who is sent to his fiefdom and never to return to the capital unless summoned. Watch as the protagonist transforms his fiefdom into a city even more prosperous than the capital, ultimately becoming the strongest.

26. 26 一 One Summon a Day, Ten Thousand Gods and Demons at My Command 一天一召唤，麾下万千神魔 Little Pig Munches Corn小猪啃玉米Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsOngoing [Sign-in System + Summoning Gods and Demons + Sweeping All Before Him + Vast Worldbuilding + Invincible + Thrilling Power Fantasy + Ruthless + Building a Faction] Qin Ming, head of a trillion-yuan conglomerate, is reborn as the son of the Great Wu Dynasty's Northern Garrison General. After his father dies in battle, the female emperor discards him once he has served his purpose, strips him of his military power, and grants him Beiliang as his fief, a desolate wasteland. Beiliang is the harshest 105.3kReads7.5Score7.7kShelves

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27. 27 霸 Building an Empire: From the Start, I’m Exiled to the Frontier 霸业：开局发配边疆 The Pen Tip Circles the Divine笔尖绕神Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Xuanhuan] + [Struggle for the throne] + [Summoning] + [Invincible] Lin Yu transmigrates to another world and becomes the eldest prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty. At court, corrupt officials hold sway. Beyond its borders, barbarian invaders wreak havoc. The great general says, “Your Majesty, the barbarians are advancing south and the situation is urgent. Please make your decision at once.” The officials cry, “We ask that the eldest prince be stationed on the northern frontier to repel the enemy. 30.8kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
28. 28 开 From the Start, I Became a Disgraced Crown Prince, Exiled to Guard Xiliang 开局成为废太子，被贬镇守西凉 Northern Fish北鱼Historical207k WordsCompleted Xiao Qi transmigrated and became the disgraced, notorious wastrel crown prince of the Great Zhou. Demoted to Prince of Xiliang, he was sent to guard the border. When Mongol troops marched south, the imperial court was stunned and terrified, and the people across the land were thrown into panic. Xiao Qi personally led three hundred thousand cavalry to drive off the wolves and tigers. “First, defeat the Mongols and secure the borders. Then pacify the realm, destroy the feudal lords in every direct 186Reads7.6Score—Shelves
29. 29 发 Exiled to the Northern Frontier, the System Helps Me Build an Eternal Holy Court 发配北境，系统助我打造不朽圣庭 Ling Fengyi凌风毅Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing A story about building a fortune dynasty Ye Yun, exhausted from working too much overtime, dies suddenly at his workplace and transmigrates as the ninth prince of the White Tiger Dynasty. Just after coming of age, he is enfeoffed as the Prince of Zhenbei and given the northern frontier as his fief because of the succession struggle in the Eastern Palace and his status as a concubine's son. That's when a System binds itself to him: the Heavenly Emperor System... Build a fortune dynasty, gather th 18.4kReads7.6Score1.1kShelves
30. 30 至 The Supreme Carefree Prince 至尊逍遥王 Top-Grade Gold Chain一品大金链Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Since ancient times, the people closest to the throne have been the crown prince and the emperor's other sons. Xia Feng was lucky enough to transmigrate as a prince of the Great Xia dynasty. Who could have known that he would be sent away to govern a fief as soon as he arrived? If he wanted a carefree life, he would have to make it for himself. Xia Feng thought he could simply enjoy his peaceful days like that, until one day his subordinates draped a robe over his shoulders. Everyone: “Your High 346Reads6.7Score—Shelves
31. 31 大 The Third Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty: Summoning Divine Lu Bu from the Start 大乾王朝三皇子，开局召唤神吕布 Riding the Tide with a Brush执笔弄潮Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsCompleted [System summoning + High Martial + dynastic contest for supremacy + heroes of Huaxia + jianghu factions + progression from dynasty to empire] Note: The story is a slow burn, but the protagonist won't suffer. He's a genius with exceptional talent. He won't summon people nonstop from the start, but as his forces grow, naturally he'll summon more later on. After dying, Li Chengze is reborn in the womb and arrives in a High Martial world teeming with powerful figures. He becomes the third prince of 25.8kReads7.4Score1.7kShelves
32. 32 陛 Your Majesty, the Northern Prince's Fief Is Bigger Than the Country Now 陛下，北王的封地比国家还要大了 Chu Feiyu楚非鱼Historical769k WordsCompleted After transmigrating thirteen years ago, the underdeveloped Eighth Prince, Long Buxiang, slays a wicked eunuch in a fit of rage to protect his neglected mother. He is then exiled to the bitterly cold northern frontier, where his life hangs by a thread. At last, in this desperate situation, he awakens the Famous Generals System. It lets him exchange for not only all kinds of troops, but also peerless commanders. The Five Tiger Generals, the Champion Marquis, the Peerless Overlord of Chu... The f 7kReads7.7Score322Shelves
33. 33 运 Building a Dynasty: Rising to Power After Being Sent to the Fiefdom 运朝：从就蕃后开始崛起 Masked Swordsman蒙面侠客Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsOngoing [Fantasy · System · Summoning · Imperial dynasty building · Conquest · Emperor] Ying Chen transmigrates to a fantasy world and becomes the sixth prince of the Great Qin Dynasty... At the age of eighteen, the princes of the Great Qin Dynasty must leave the capital to govern their own fiefs. Fortunately, the System awakens just days before Ying Chen is due to depart... “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the Eternal Divine Emperor Art!” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained o 20.5kReads7.7Score1.2kShelves
34. 34 父 Father, I Only Want to Be a Prince 父皇，我只想当个王爷 A Man with a Wu Hook男儿带吴钩Historical5.3M WordsCompleted In the 115th year of the Jingli era, the realm was in turmoil, with three kingdoms standing in opposition. On that day, Ye Zhuo, heir to the Prince of Shou, opened his eyes after being unconscious for three years... Ye Zhuo only wanted to live a quiet, carefree life as a hedonistic playboy. But he was so outstanding that he shone wherever he went. See how Ye Zhuo carves out a path to becoming a wise prince in this chaotic age, one that belongs to him alone! 28.2kReads8.7Score2.4kShelves

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    A special forces soldier's soul transmigrates into the body of the sixth prince, and the King of Qin unifies the world!

35. 35 废 The Useless Prince: Once I Got My Fief, I Stopped Playing It Safe 废物皇子：到了封地就不苟了 Expert at Winning by Doing Nothing躺赢专家Historical556k WordsCompleted [No dragging things out, no padding, quickly takes up his fief, thrilling and hilarious] He transmigrated here two and a half years ago. Now that his power has grown immensely, he can no longer keep a low profile, and he can’t stay in the capital either. His only choice is to move to his fief and build his power there. His fief, Jiuzhou, is a province that has been carved up again and again, abandoned by the imperial court. Yet he arrives without hesitation. From that day on, Jiuzhou rises to pr 5.5kReads8.5Score256Shelves

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    🎉Highly recommend "The Exiled Prince, Forging an Ironclad Might!" The protagonist is transported to ancient times, becoming an exiled prince. While his fate seems tragic, it actually sets him on a legendary path. Witness how he uses modern knowledge to rise from adversity, starting by transforming a dilapidated workshop and gradually building an ironclad mighty force that strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies. With its clash of swords and intrigue, the plot is full of twists and turns, keeping you on the edge of your seat. With 19,000 readers and a high rating of 8.8, It's no wonder it's so captivating. Come and experience this thrilling feast of ancient and modern fusion!

36. 36 杨 Yang Guang Faked His Death: Then I'll Beat the Rebels Into the Ground 杨广假死：那朕就暴揍各路反王啦 Little Beetle 339小小甲壳虫339Historical2.6M WordsOngoing After waking up, he transmigrates into the Sui Dynasty as the eldest grandson of Emperor Yang of Sui, becoming the dynasty's third-generation ruler. Seated on the Dragon Throne, Yang Tan activates the Emperor's Choices System and inherits the legacy of the Son of Heaven. Every choice brings a reward. Simple and straightforward. Faced with enemies like the eighteen rebel kings and Li Shimin, the so-called ruler of Asia, Yang Tan chooses to draw his sword without hesitation. If they won't submit, 19kReads8.2Score1.5kShelves

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    I highly recommend these two!!!

37. 37 家 Who Gets It, Guys? The First Emperor Snatched My System 家人们谁懂啊，系统被始皇截胡了 Endless Journey迢迢不休Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Main story has no romance, and is set in an alternate Great Qin. Not everything is historical: a mix of history and comedy] "The final bonus chapter is for readers' satisfaction and has a hint of romance. If that bothers you, feel free to skip it" Good news: Li Jiang transmigrates to the Qin dynasty and gets to see her idol in person. At last, she lays eyes on the legendary ancestor, nearly two meters tall, with thick brows and big eyes. She gets to watch the First Emperor unify the Six Kingdom 28.8kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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    Highly recommend this to everyone! It's hilarious, no romance at all, absolutely amazing!

38. 38 封 One More Soldier for Every Second of Land: The Empress Begs Me to Stop Rebelling 封地一秒涨一兵，女帝跪求别造反 Xia Xiao Qiu夏小秋Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [Not Pure Wish Fulfillment, More of an Ensemble Cast] In the Great Qian Dynasty, Qin Ze transmigrates into the son of the mighty General Huwei. The empress uses him and casts him aside, stripping him of his military power and granting him the barren, perilous land of Beiliang as his fief. Just before entering Beiliang, Qin Ze awakens the Supreme Lord System. It automatically grants him one point every second, which he can exchange for people, food, military supplies, troops, and generals. Using 15.3kReads8.6Score1.9kShelves

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    🔥🔥Book Summary: On the chessboard of power struggles, every piece has its own destiny. Li Xun, a seemingly useless prince abandoned by fate, writes his own legend in the land of Beiliang.🌈🌈

39. 39 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

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    Prince Yang Yu of Zhenbei has made unparalleled contributions to the expansion of the Sui Dynasty's territory. Now, he bestows upon you the Third Princess Chen Ruyan in marriage. He hopes you will not become arrogant because of your achievements! The Third Princess Chen Ruyan? Is that the same Chen Ruyan who is skilled in both literature and martial arts, renowned throughout the land, and possesses unparalleled beauty? It seems the Emperor has spared no expense!

40. 40 壶 Hu Xiaotian 壶笑天 Mutual Love郎情妾意Historical489k WordsCompleted Yang Yu dies alongside drug lords at the border and transmigrates to the Sui dynasty, into the body of the useless heir of the Prince of Zhenbei! He wants to be an idle young lord, but there are always petty troublemakers pushing him to grow stronger! Breaking off an engagement? Fine, but I’m the one breaking off my engagement to you, Liu Wanqing! From a useless young lord to taking command of 200,000 Zhenbei troops, inventing all sorts of things from the twenty-first century, and opening a brot 105Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 41 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.7kShelves
42. 42 父 Father, Get a Clue! I Really Don’t Want to Rebel! 父皇：你懂点事，我真不想造反！ Eleven O'Clock十一点Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Animated comic: I Don't Want to Rebel Ning Fan transmigrates and becomes the Second Prince of the Dayu Dynasty. In this world, kingdoms battle one another, barbarians bring chaos, feudal lords rise up, and powerful warlords carve out their own territories. From the start, he awakens the Supreme Emperor System! [Ding! System mission issued: Build the Supreme Imperial Dynasty!] From the start, Ning Fan summons Dian Wei, reforms the military, establishes the Embroidered Guard and the Underworld, an 59.3kReads9.0Score4.5kShelves

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    1. *Father: Be Smart, I Really Don't Want to Rebel!*: A prince transmigrates into the body of his father, who forces him to rebel. A historical fantasy with 98,000 readers, featuring plot twists, humor, and engaging storyline. 2. *My Father, the King of Northern Liang, Begs Me to Rebel at the Start*: A fantasy story of power struggles. The father, the King of Northern Liang, begs me to start a rebellion. 75,000 Readers follow the story. The father-son interactions are entertaining, and the political intrigue is thrilling. 3. *Nine Princes' Succession Struggle: The Useless Prince is Actually a Peerless Dragon*: A story of nine princes vying for the throne. The seemingly useless prince rises to power. 260,000 Readers. A transmigration and comeback story with non-stop high-energy plot twists, incredibly satisfying.

43. 43 开 From the Start, My Dad Wanted Me to Raise an Army and Rebel 开局我爹要我起兵造反 The Little Fish Swimming Underwater潜泳的小鱼Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [System + invincible + dynastic conquest + the Myriad Worlds + summoning] Li Luo transmigrated to another world and became the heir to the Northern Liang throne. Just as the Three Kings rebelled, plunging the realm into chaos. The Prince of Northern Liang: “Son, when are you going to raise an army and rebel?!” “Father, I’ll lead 300,000 Northern Liang soldiers right away and win you an empire...” Li Luo: “...” “Ding! Myriad Worlds Summoning System fully loaded...” Li Luo: “Father, what were you 38.1kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves
44. 44 穿 Transmigrating to Great Liang: How Was I Stripped of My Position from the Start? 穿越大梁：怎么一开局我就被废了 No One in the Mountain Home山居无人啊Historical1.7M WordsCompleted A special forces soldier in his previous life, he unexpectedly transmigrates into the Great Liang dynasty. He thinks becoming crown prince means he can reach the pinnacle of life, but who could have guessed that the moment he opens his eyes, the old emperor strips him of his title and kicks him onto the road to exile in the wilderness? Still, this start isn’t a total loss. After all, I’m traveling with seven wives as beautiful as heavenly maidens. I thought this would be a romantic escape of “Be 879Reads8.0Score100Shelves
45. 45 废 The Disgraced Crown Prince Turns Out to Be an Unparalleled Evil Genius 废太子竟是绝代妖孽 Second-Year Middle School Girl初二女生Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Also known as The Strongest Crown Prince. I transmigrate and become the crown prince, and from the start a beauty puts a spell on me. Am I supposed to put up with that? I'll make her mine! Caught up in court struggles and a battle for the throne, with no one to back me up? Watch how I shake the court and make every official submit! With a wave of my hand, my enemies are reduced to ashes! I want the empire and the beauty! A golden age, and an emperor for the ages! 1.4kReads8.8Score152Shelves

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    These are the books I recommend. The plots should fit your requirements: a poor fiefdom that develops and prospers.

46. 46 抄 My Family Was Seized and Exiled: I Emptied the National Treasury and Fled the Famine! 抄家流放：我搬空国库去逃荒！ A Ripple一抹涟漪Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Just after transmigrating here, Yan Yun’s father, eldest brother, and second brother were beheaded at the border by the emperor on charges of plotting rebellion, because their achievements had become a threat to the throne! But in consideration of the three men’s illustrious military service, their family was spared. They escaped the death penalty, but couldn’t avoid punishment! The whole family, young and old, was exiled to a desolate land! Fine, exile us, then! But his eldest and second brothe 32.3kReads8.8Score2.8kShelves
47. 47 痴 The Foolish Fifth Prince Is Exiled to Danzhou 痴傻五皇子发配儋州 Xiangxi River香溪河Historical732k WordsCompleted For twenty years, the Fifth Prince was known as a fool. Then, without warning, he was made Prince of Danzhou and sent to a distant land crawling with wolves and tigers. The emperor’s intentions are unfathomable, and the crown prince is sharpening his knives. A thousand miles of road lie ahead, with danger lurking at every turn. A graduate student from a top university, who has transmigrated through time, can he overcome this crisis? What ties does he have to the colorful cast of characters he me 3.1kReads8.8Score248Shelves
48. 48 刚 Just After Reaching My Fief, the System Dings Me 刚到封地，系统就叮我 The Cat with No Feelings木有感情的猫Historical1.6M WordsCompleted How could a horse groom's descendant become ruler of a nation? How could the Qin people of the desolate northwest grow strong and rise to power? Reborn, he gained the aid of a System and became a ruler in his own right. Starting with a barren stretch of Qin territory, just two hundred li across, see how he defeats the Qiang and Yi tribes and drives out the Xiongnu. As foreign tribes ravage the lands of the Xia states and China's dignity is cruelly trampled, he resolutely steps forward, leading h 580Reads8.5Score100Shelves
49. 49 九 The Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: From the Start, I Rebel with My Imperial Brother’s Head 九龙夺嫡：开局提皇兄人头造反 Little Flying Pig from the Mountains山里小飞猪Historical211k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Great Yan Dynasty, Yan Xun becomes the useless Sixth Prince, a vassal prince of Beiliang Province. From the start, the Fifth Prince marches an army right to his doorstep. With the enemy at his gates, Yan Xun awakens a golden finger and makes a spectacular comeback! He personally kills his Fifth Imperial Brother from the start, launching a rebellion then and there! Taking full control of his fiefdom, Beiliang Province, Yan Xun proceeds cautiously, expands his army, i 4.6kReads—Score335Shelves

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    Let me recommend one...

50. 50 穿 I Transmigrated to the Song Dynasty, and from the Start I Had to Face the Jingkang Catastrophe 穿越大宋，开局就要面对靖康之耻 Fat on My Frame肥肉加身Historical570k WordsOngoing Zhao Huan wakes up to find himself the not-yet-enthroned Song Emperor Qinzong, the most humiliating ruler to preside over a fallen dynasty in history! The Jin army is marching south, Bianjing is on the verge of falling, and his officials are on their knees, begging him to cede territory and sue for peace... “To hell with the Jingkang Humiliation!” Newly transmigrated, Zhao Huan sets out to avert that disastrous fate. He slaughters treacherous ministers and takes command of three ultimate weapons 4Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    These few? They look pretty good.

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