You Treat Me as a Worthy Gentleman, and I’ll Return the Favor: Any Stories About Loyalty to the Emperor, Brothers? 君以国士待我，我必以国士待之兄弟们有没有忠君文

1. 1 被 Driven Away by the King of Zhao, I Was Made Chancellor by Qin Shi Huang 被赵王赶走，始皇拜我为丞相 Watermelon in the Misty Rain烟雨西瓜Historical2.4M WordsOngoing [Farming + No Romance + United Rulers and Ministers + Passionate Conquest + Unifying the World] Gongsun Jie transmigrates to the Warring States period overnight and becomes a noble of Zhao. He befriends Ying Zheng, who is still being held hostage in Handan and suffering constant humiliation. He knows how history is supposed to unfold, but out of gratitude for a life-saving favor, he helps Zhao defeat Qin's army time and again. He never expected the foolish King of Zhao to believe Guo Kai's sland 40.8kReads8.3Score4.4kShelves

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   Yes, bro. The protagonist starts out as prime minister because Li Mu is loyal to the Zhao state, but the King of Zhao is blind to his talent. Later, he joins the Qin state. (Ps: The protagonist is Zheng Ge's white moonlight.)

2. 2 国 National Fate: From the Start, I Die Remonstrating, and Ancestor Li Er Is Stunned 国运：开局死谏，祖宗李二看麻了 Angel Gabriel天使加百璃Historical430k WordsOngoing Mu Zibai, an overworked office drone, dies unexpectedly and transmigrates into the chaotic late Tang dynasty. From the start, he faces the executioner's blade of the powerful minister Zhu Wen! At this critical moment, the loyal minister’s golden finger activates! From the start, he receives 99 “stand-in puppets”! And the System’s first mission: remonstrate unto death! Within the time it takes an incense stick to burn, he must spill blood in Xuanzheng Hall! And so, all of history goes mad. [At co 1.5kReads7.9Score174Shelves

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   I cried a thousand times reading this text back then, even though I knew it was acting [crying]. "This road... Is too difficult." "Your Majesty, the road is indeed difficult." "Therefore, this road should not be walked by you." "Your Majesty is of inestimable worth, the chosen one of Heaven. Your hands cannot be stained with blood, your holy name cannot be tarnished by even a speck of dust." "This road, I will walk." "I will bear all the infamy." "I will shoulder all the blood debts." "I am willing to be Your Majesty's blade, to slay all the villains. I am also willing to be Your Majesty's shield, to block all open and hidden attacks." "I only ask for one thing." "When I become known as a treacherous minister, a national traitor, a sycophant in the eyes of the world, when the world begs Your Majesty to kill me to atone for your sins..." "Please, Your Majesty, kill me with your own hands."

3. 3 大 Great Qin: The Ruthless Chancellor, Whom the First Emperor Begs Not to Kill 大秦：最狠丞相，始皇求我别杀了 Never Saw the Moon of Qin不曾见秦时月Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless + The Protagonist Is a Master Schemer + No Romance + Career-Focused Protagonist] After transmigrating into the Great Qin dynasty, Liu Bai rose straight to the position of Great Qin's Left Chancellor. From the start, he had seven thousand surrendered rebels buried alive. When he returned to Xianyang, everyone was sharpening their knives, ready to impeach the chancellor. Only then did they realize it was all just the beginning. “Your Majesty, Left Chancellor Liu Bai beat Zha 32.1kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves

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   The protagonist begins as the Left Chancellor, at the pinnacle of power and deeply trusted by the First Emperor. Although a civil official, he aspires to be a general. Later, he becomes the tutor of the princes, educating them into a qualified heir apparent. What attracts me most about this book is that the First Emperor portrayed here truly matches my ideal of him—a perfect man.

4. 4 重 Reborn as Lao Ai? From the Start, I Save Ying Zheng from Bullying 重生嫪毐？开局拯救被霸凌的嬴政 Drifting Duck随波逐流鸭Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Song Kun, born into the late Warring States period, finds his family fallen on hard times from the start. In Handan, he unexpectedly saves nine-year-old Ying Zheng, then saves Zhao Ji as well and brings mother and son home. He counsels Ying Zheng, helps him regain his confidence and build his strength, and acts as an elder brother and father figure. He becomes a ray of light in the childhood of Qin Shi Huang. With such a brilliant start, he had planned to quietly help Qin Shi Huang ascend the th 6.1kReads9.0Score814Shelves

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   Ying Zheng regarded the protagonist as his own brother since childhood. Later, due to an accident, the two were temporarily separated. Ying Zheng vowed to find the protagonist. Later, when Ying Zheng was conquering the world, the protagonist came from the Xiongnu with tens of thousands of iron cavalry and said, "Brother Zheng, I've come to help you!"

5. 5 三 The Three Kingdoms: The Gao Clan’s Restoration Chronicle 三国之高氏复国纪 Ice Tongue冰舌头Historical248k WordsOngoing The native-born protagonist is Zhao Yun’s senior fellow disciple. He is slightly better in martial arts than Guan Yu, and his political scheming rivals Cao Cao’s. The transmigrator is his project manager for restoring the kingdom, with the world’s strongest intelligence network at his command. See how he [punches Liu Bei], [kicks Cao Cao], [helps Liu Bei complete the Longzhong Plan], [has no System], [reaches the pinnacle of political scheming], in the [late Han dynasty], [Three Kingdoms], [Bash 201Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist isn't a time traveler! How can he end the Three Kingdoms period and dominate the world if he's not a time traveler?

6. 6 快 My System Seems Different from Theirs 快穿：宫斗？霸总？统统滚蛋！ Su Bancheng苏半城Historical2.6M WordsCompleted This book contains ninety-five small worlds, including supernatural tales, ancient history, modern cities, farming, cultivation, and all sorts of others. Many can be read as standalone stories without affecting the main plot. The protagonist’s System has no point shop and can’t offer much help... Most of the time, Fang Zhiyi has to move things forward on his own. “What? You’re saying I have an army of five hundred thousand, and the emperor suspects I’m plotting rebellion?” “That’s right. The Hos 55.2kReads8.8Score4.6kShelves

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   Chapter 44, "The Treacherous Minister," is far too short; it truly embodies the spirit of "Serving the emperor with unwavering loyalty, even unto death."

7. 7 大 Great Qin: Who Upset My Frail, Ailing Worthy Minister? 大秦：谁惹我那体弱多病的贤卿了 Leisurely Clouds Borrow Rain Ink闲云借雨墨Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Transmigration + no romance + mostly daily life + a System (but it doesn’t feature much) Zhou Wenqing unexpectedly transmigrated into the chaotic Warring States period. That was bad enough, but when she opened her eyes, she discovered she was gravely wounded. A moment later, she remembered that her original self had been sent by the state of Han to Qin as a “spy,” and she was completely at a loss. Zhou Wenqing had no intention of flapping her little butterfly wings. Time and again, she tried to 26kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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   The main character is practically a cat; Longlong and Shushu both dote on the cat. It's just that the updates are a bit slow. [Kissing emoji]

8. 8 异 A Different Ming Dynasty: I Became a Saint with a Hundred Lives 异世大明：我用一百条命成圣 Zi Yang紫炀Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Alternate-history Ming Dynasty / Fighting for the People / The Art of Toppling Dragons / Loyal Ministers Who Risk Their Lives to Remonstrate / Rules Horror Lately, the atmosphere at court in the Fengtian Hall has grown rather grim. For several days in a row, officials from one particular residence have been risking their lives to remonstrate, and they really do die on the spot. “I stake my life on this remonstrance!” Here we go again. But Emperor Zhu Chongba has changed his approach, too. “Do yo 9.9kReads9.2Score755Shelves

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   /Alternate World of Ming/Speaking Out for the People/Dragon-Slaying Technique/Dragon-Supporting Technique/Loyal Minister's Death in Remonstrance/ Regarding the topic of "what if I went to the early Ming Dynasty," there's a consensus—don't become an official in the early Ming Dynasty. However, when Zhao Zheng, like Zhuang Zhou dreaming of a butterfly, arrives in this alternate Ming Dynasty, he's immediately appointed as a Censor. His only reliance is a mortal puppet body that can possess a hundred officials in a prefecture, and the unrealistic promise of a future life's blessings. Fortunately, although the puppet body is mortal, he has complete control over its functions. His future life's blessings are at least moderately prosperous, with no illness or disaster. Should he give up and go all in, or fight for his future life and for the people of this world? ... The first step to avoiding confiscation of his family's property is to become Zhu Yuanzhang's white moonlight. [Admiration] "I will die in remonstrance!"

9. 9 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 19.8kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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   This package fits perfectly; the relationship between the protagonist and the emperor is simply flawless.

10. 10 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. 9.2kReads8.6Score410Shelves

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    These are all works about loyalty to the emperor.

11. 11 三 Reviving the Han Three Times: Liu Bei's Hawkish General 三兴大汉，刘备的鹰派武将 Crazy Hot Dog疯狂热狗Historical901k WordsOngoing Was Yan Liang, who defeated Xu Huang in twenty exchanges, really so weak that he could be killed with one blow? Isn't it a shame that Guan Yu and Yan Liang never faced off directly? Isn't it a pity that Zhao Yun and Lü Bu never met? First Lü Bu, second Zhao Yun, third Dian Wei: what exactly earned Dian Wei third place? Does that ranking make sense? Reborn in the Three Kingdoms, he is determined to knock Lü Bu from his throne as the greatest warrior under heaven. “I hear Lü Fengxian is the greate 2.4kReads7.1Score101Shelves
12. 12 大 Ming Dynasty: My Years as Zhu Yuanzhang's Heckler 大明，我给老朱当喷子的那些年 Qing Suisui卿岁岁Historical1.4M WordsCompleted If there’s anything you think could be improved, please point it out gently. I’ll make changes. Thank you. The protagonist’s official career: Investigating Censor, Supervising Censor, County Magistrate, Inspecting Censor and Deputy Censor-in-Chief, Censor-in-Chief, Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Grand Secretary of the Hall of Cautious Diligence and Minister of Personnel. Gu Chen opens his eyes and finds himself in the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, as a low-ranking remonstrance official. He ha 51.8kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves
13. 13 穿 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms as a Marquis 穿越三国做侯爷 Arctic Fish北冰鱼Historical2.8M WordsCompleted A true man born into troubled times should carry a three-foot sword and accomplish deeds without equal! 152Reads7.9Score103Shelves
14. 14 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin's Number One Enforcer 大唐：李世民的头号打手 The Five Black Categories黑五类Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Decisive and ruthless] [Unmatched martial prowess] [Noble titles and military honors] [Technology for the people's livelihood] A hotheaded nationalist transmigrates to the end of the Sui dynasty, at the dawn of the Tang, and Jiu An promptly latches onto Erlang, becoming one of his low-ranking soldiers. On his first battlefield, he discovers a mysterious ability: killing enemies makes him stronger. To grow stronger and ensure the Han dynasty lasts for ten thousand years, Jiu An starts making gra 41.9kReads8.7Score2.7kShelves
15. 15 我 My Ancient Jade Can Communicate with Spirits 我的古玉能通灵 Meng Changqing, Who Likes Mountain Persimmons喜欢山柿子的孟长青Urban578k WordsCompleted [No mindless protagonist]+ [Not invincible]+ [Fight monsters and level up]+ [Spiritual Qi Revival]+ [Passionate and uplifting] “Was it worth it? Most of the people you fought to protect were strangers, ordinary people you'd never even met. You should have saved your own life.” Tian Guiyuan's breathing was faint, his life force ebbing away fast. With the last of his strength, his lips moved slightly. Every word rang clear and firm in Li Zhinan's ears. “What I protect isn't any one person. It's th 82Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very good book, I recommend it.

16. 16 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score183.1kShelves
17. 17 我 I'm a Strategist, and I'm Good at Raiding and Wiping Out Entire Clans 我是一个谋士，擅长抄家灭门 There Are Fusu in the Mountains Lk山有扶苏LkHistorical781k WordsCompleted [Alternate World] [Cold Weapons] [No Female Lead (or One Female Lead)] [System] “I have a hundred plans for this matter!” “Do you have one that isn't especially vile?” “Then I have fifty more!” “No scorched-earth schemes!” “Then I have twenty more.” “No poison.” “Ten.” “I'd still like to have a decent reputation.” “Then I'm out.” If a man lives a regular life, traveling between the same three places every day, serves as the empire's chief strategist, and never has to worry about money, does 9.1kReads8.5Score646Shelves
18. 18 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 1MReads9.9Score162.2kShelves
19. 19 回 Back to the Song Dynasty as a Prince 回到宋朝当王爷 The Yellow River Sets Beneath a Round Sun黄河落日圆Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Historical Contest Entry] His soul is reborn in the body of Zhao Ji, Prince Jing, the fourth son of Emperor Huizong of Song, a prince who never existed in history. He plans to coast through life, but trouble keeps finding him. Song Jiang and Fang La rebel! The Six Bandits wreak havoc in government! Western Xia invades! The Liao advance south into the Central Plains! Jin troops invade, and the Jingkang Crisis looms! Don’t panic. Stay calm. 1.3kReads8.2Score112Shelves
20. 20 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting with Four Sworn Brothers in the Peach Garden 三国：从桃园四结义开始 Windblown Love and Waves风吹爱浪Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Better to swear brotherhood in the Peach Garden than burn incense with the heroes of WagGang. A modern young man named Zhang Liang, sharing his name with the chancellor who helped Liu Bang establish the Han dynasty, awakens to the memories of Blue Star. To his dismay, he finds himself in the chaotic final years of the Eastern Han, where human lives are worth no more than weeds. Worse, it is a world based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei regard him as a gr 623Reads7.4Score124Shelves
21. 21 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Tell Liu Bei I’m a Transmigrator! 三国：开局告诉刘备我是穿越者！ Soaring Across the World天下翱翔Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Just as he is about to starve to death, Liu Bei’s men happen to rescue him! They saved his life, so he’ll repay them many times over! And so, he becomes Liu Bei’s chief strategist. With more than two thousand years of history committed to memory, could he really let his lord stumble into a trap? Helping Liu Bei conquer the realm shouldn’t be too much to ask! 6.6kReads9.1Score506Shelves
22. 22 大 Great Tang: Conquering the World Alongside Li Shimin 大唐：跟着李世民打天下 Sliced Watermelon刀切西瓜Historical1.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Sui Dynasty, chaos looms and heroes rise from every quarter. A young prince emerges at just the right time, helping the Li Tang dynasty usher in an age of prosperity. Watch as he rises to become a prince and chancellor, then lives out his days in carefree comfort. 695Reads6.6Score—Shelves
23. 23 先 The Late Emperor Entrusted Me with His Wife and Son, and You Want Me to Open the Gates and Surrender? 先皇托妻献子，你叫我开城投降？ Yan Guan烟关Historical337k WordsOngoing Chen Ziyi transmigrates to the Great Li Dynasty, where aristocratic clans hold sway. Against all opposition, the emperor promotes you from a commoner and slave to commander of the Imperial Guards. You are young, made a marquis, and treated with warmth and complete trust. The emperor dies suddenly, and a new emperor takes the throne. Hundreds of thousands of foreign troops surround the capital. The court’s civil officials urge surrender, the military generals are all looking to save their own ski 3.1kReads7.5Score197Shelves

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    This is the book.

24. 24 不 If You Won't Write the Memorial, Why Are You Going on the Northern Campaign? 不写出师表，你北什么伐呀！ Autumn Wind Over Luoshui洛水秋风Historical2.8M WordsCompleted “This place is so delightful, I could forget all about Shu!” Liu Shan, who left behind this timeless saying, thought he had died. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become Zhao Gou, the emperor of the Great Song. With none of Zhao Gou's memories, he gazed at the officials filling the court and fell into deep thought. They have a chancellor here too? The name Qin Hui might not sound like much, but surely he's as capable in both letters and arms as my foster father! Hmm? Wait, why is there 43.1kReads8.9Score4.6kShelves

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    I don't need to elaborate on Yue Fei's loyalty, right? [Smirk] If you encounter Liu Shan, whose first skill is delegating power and whose second skill is bestowing a sword and leading a long march, you could easily conquer from East Asia to Eastern Europe and then make a trip to the Middle East. [Eating popcorn][Upvote][Follow]

25. 25 秦 Qin: Ruling the World 秦·君临天下 Stone in the River江中石Historical2.3M WordsCompleted People often say there is no greater merit than saving the emperor. Bai Xuan not only saved the emperor, but also did everything in his power to protect him. He helped the emperor go from hostage to crown prince, then to king, and finally to emperor. The emperor always called Bai Xuan “Big Brother,” and never changed that title, not even when he locked Bai Xuan in the death cell. The officials at court who respected him called him Lord Bai, while those who feared and hated him called him a treac 825Reads8.7Score101Shelves

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    You can take a look at this.

26. 26 诸 Zhuge Village Fool, You're Scheming Against Me Again 诸葛村夫，你又算计我 Smoked Wukong熏悟空Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Not Invincible + Aiding Liu Bei + Neither Glorifying nor Denigrating + Early-Round Conquest + Mid-Round Farming + Late-Round Sainthood] The first three chapters show the protagonist testing Liu Bei with his words. Pay attention to the title: his advice is supposedly offered, but it’s all fake. Fake advice. Volume One: Head north to save Xu Shu’s mother... Volume Two: Infiltrate Xiangyang to recruit talent for Liu Bei... Volume Three: Make early plans for Yi Province... Volume F 20.5kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    If Liu treats me with respect, I will surely uphold the glory of the Han Dynasty for eternity. (The story then shifts to a different topic:) I traveled to the Three Kingdoms period in Shennongjia, and later, in a painting sold by a painter who was a soldier, I saw an airplane that returned to the place I had previously traveled to, and then went back.

27. 27 我 I’m Just Slacking Off, Who Accused Me of Usurping the Throne? 我一摸鱼的，谁污蔑我摄政？ Who Knows Where知向谁边Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy] + [alternate history] + [one heroine] + [nearly invincible] My name is Ling Chen, and I'm in ancient times. To obtain citizenship in the Great Zhou dynasty, I was forced to volunteer for the Vanguard Battalion and go chop people up on the battlefield. By a twist of fate, I rescued an old geezer from the enemy. It was the best investment I ever made. I thought I had latched onto a powerful patron. But... Why am I the MVP when the results screen comes up? That's when I final 32.7kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves

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    He fought alongside the emperor to conquer the world; the emperor's most trusted confidant; Xiang Yu, who could turn invisible.

28. 28 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 72.5kReads9.6Score7.4kShelves

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    The first book was originally highly problematic, but the author was hypnotized by a succubus from Shu Han halfway through and rewrote many of the toxic parts, turning it into a good book. You can check it out. The second book focuses on guilt and loyalty. The third book is a strategist's story, placing the author on par with the Prime Minister. It somewhat changes the ending where Prime Minister Zhuge Liang dies from overwork, and the author revitalizes the Han Dynasty three times.

29. 29 三 Three Kingdoms: I'm Wang An, the An Who Brings Peace to All Under Heaven 三国：在下王安，安天下的安 Ink Galaxy墨银河Historical1.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era as Liu Bei's chief clerk, Wang An becomes a strategist under Liu Bei and helps him defy fate. Lu Bu betrays us from behind? I'll make sure you never set foot in Xu Province. A sneak attack on Jingzhou? I'll wipe out your Jiangdong first. Can't have both Wolong and Fengchu? I'm as good as two of them! … In short, wherever I'm around, the words "failure" don't exist in Emperor Liu's vocabulary. I'm the greatest secretary in the Three Kingdoms! 2.7kReads8.8Score180Shelves
30. 30 异 A Long Journey in Another World 异界旅途漫漫 The Mountain Moon Knows Not of You山月不知君Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [No System + Original Story + Ensemble Cast + No Brain-Dead Characters + Fast-Paced + Pure Romance] I’m dedicated to creating a different kind of world and bringing everyone a fresh new thrill, along with a more realistic experience! The rain fell without letup, day after gloomy day. Beneath the curtain of rain... Travelers from another world, I’d like you to finish this terrible game of chess for me. Anyone can be a chess piece, anyone can be sacrificed. All living beings are players in this ga 5.8kReads—Score325Shelves

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    How about trying this one? It's absolutely divine! The more you read, the more exciting it gets! Every beginning and character introduction is intricately connected by a powerful causal system. I highly recommend this isekai novel to everyone—it's incredibly good, with a thrilling plot, logically sound plot twists, and exquisite aesthetics. It's definitely the most worthwhile novel to read this year.

31. 31 平 The Tang Dynasty's Tiance Army in a Parallel World 平行世界之大唐天策军 Wind Shadow, Cloud Shadow风影云影Historical1.0M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to another parallel world at the end of the Sui dynasty, just before the start of the Tang, and became the young chieftain of a bandit stronghold. Rebellion is an option, but becoming emperor is out of the question, so choosing whose rebellion to join takes some thought. After all, Qin Feng's goal is to live without too much hardship. See how Qin Feng lives carefree in another world. 1.8kReads8.5Score104Shelves

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    These three are alright. The first one is about assisting Li Shimin; the protagonist is skilled in both literature and martial arts, and his technological advancement isn't overwhelmingly superior. He later serves as an envoy to Rome and other countries. The female lead is Li Xiuning. The other two are strategist novels about assisting Liu Bei. The second one starts by killing Lü Bu and recruiting Chen Gong, Zhang Liao, and others. The third one starts by the protagonist being a clerk in Cao Wei, but he's not valued. He's captured by Liu Bei at Bowangpo, later surrenders to Liu Bei, and assists him; he has a ruthless personality.

32. 32 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 386.2kReads9.2Score32.8kShelves
33. 33 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei's Strategist, I Kill Lü Bu From the Start 三国：刘备军师，开局诛杀吕布 Blessings for All Under Heaven福泽天下Historical1.0M WordsCompleted In the second year of Xingping, Liu Bei and Yuan Shu faced off at Guangling, leaving Zhang Fei to hold Xiapi. Liao Chen transmigrates from a later era and becomes a secretary under Zhang Fei. After awakening a strategist System, he helps Zhang Fei hold Xuzhou and execute Lü Bu! Liu Bei: “With a strategist like you, I feel like a fish in water!” Cao Cao: “Infuriating, infuriating! Such a brilliant talent has ended up under Liu Bei!” Yuan Shu: “I refuse to accept this! That accursed Liu Xuande, t 731Reads7.6Score104Shelves
34. 34 大 Great Qian’s Top-Tier Star: The Fugitive Son-in-Law Who Ran from His Wedding 大乾顶流：逃婚驸马爷 Fragrant Fruit Speechless香果无语Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + alternate history + no System + showing off and face-slapping] My name is Su Yan, and I transmigrated into the body of the spoiled son of a Duke of the Great Qian Kingdom. At first, I wanted to start a small business and coast on my father's glory, living the carefree life of a god: fighting crickets, walking dogs, taking a whole harem of wives and concubines, and listening to music at the pleasure quarters whenever I had nothing else to do. Then my father told me I was betroth 214.9kReads8.6Score15.8kShelves
35. 35 三 Three Kingdoms: A Hellish Start, Turning the Tide from Xinye 三国：地狱开局，从新野逆转天下 Grief in the Dust of the Past故尘有哀Historical1.0M WordsCompleted (No System + political intrigue + serving Liu Bei + ruthless, calculating strategist + neither whitewashing nor vilification + decisive and ruthless + political maneuvering + ensemble cast + not for saintly protagonists) Qiu Heng transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era, originally planning to assist Cao Cao in unifying the land as soon as possible. But in Cao Cao's already powerful army, an unknown man has no chance to rise through the ranks. Then, at Bowang Slope, Xiahou Dun crushes Qiu Heng's 3.3kReads8.7Score167Shelves
36. 36 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 157.2kReads9.5Score16.9kShelves
37. 37 我 I Am the Son of a Military Governor, and a Merchant Broke My Leg? 我，节度使之子，被商人打断腿？ Prince Langya琅邪王Historical774k WordsOngoing The short drama adaptation, [I Rose in the Late Tang as a Warlord's Elite Soldier: The Yellow Robe Is Mine], is now streaming! [Crushing a Female-Targeted Novel] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Alternate Late Tang] + [Warlord Factions] + [Crowned in the Yellow Robe] + [Unifying the Realm] In one instant, Xiao Lin transmigrated into a TV drama aimed at female viewers, titled A Fortune to Rule the World, and became Xiao Lin, son of Xiao Beicheng, military governor of Lulong. He had barely arrived whe 42.8kReads7.5Score4kShelves
38. 38 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 56.2kReads9.4Score4.8kShelves
39. 39 臣 I Was Born a Commoner 臣本布衣 Wu Liang Ye武梁耶Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Adapted into a comic-drama: Cast aside despite my great achievements, I build my own royal court] [Adapted into a short drama of the same name + I was once a commoner] [The emperor’s jealousy + never looking back + heading south to capture the dragon + immensely satisfying] Li Zhen transmigrates to an ancient continent! He assists the newly enthroned emperor of Dayu in bringing order to the court. But before his great undertaking is even halfway done, the emperor grows suspicious of him out of 22.6kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves
40. 40 文 Do Civil Officials Have to Resort to Fistfights? I Throw My Weight Around at Court 文臣尽头是武斗？我在朝堂横着走 Diki DaddyDiki粑粑Historical904k WordsOngoing The entire household of Minister Wang's family is made up of lean, refined scholars, each elegant and slight, capable of writing thousands of words on statecraft with a single stroke of the brush. Only the second son, Wang Ling, is an oddball: a nine-foot giant with shoulders broad enough to block a doorway, able to hoist a full water jar with one hand. Among a crowd of scholars, he looks like a wild ox barging into an orchid garden. Study? He falls asleep after half a lesson. Memorize? He can't 397.8kReads9.2Score50.8kShelves
41. 41 大 The Unparalleled Scholar of Great Tang: Starting with a Bloody Battle at Yumen Pass 大唐国士无双:开局血战玉门关 A Sheet of Absurd Words一纸荒唐言Historical226k WordsCompleted A general fights through a hundred battles clad in golden armor, swearing not to return until Loulan is conquered! All beneath Heaven belongs to the emperor. Wherever the Han army’s blades reach, all must submit to the Tang! Xu Chuan’s arrival sets the entire Tang Dynasty ablaze! Xu Chuan’s arrival makes the whole world tremble! Wherever the Tang’s dragon banners pass, all nations submit! An unrivaled statesman rises to prominence at the Jade Gate Pass! 2.4kReads7.1Score104Shelves
42. 42 改 Change History, Become Stronger: From the Start, I Challenged Emperor Wu of Han 改变历史就变强：开局对掏汉武帝 The All-Round Superstar of the Literary World文豪全能大明星Historical194k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to an ancient dynasty called Great Qian, Liu Yu, the son of a farmer, awakens a miraculous System that lets him return to key moments in history. Changing history makes him stronger! From the start, he transmigrates into Liu Ju, Crown Prince of Wei, and goes head-to-head with Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che. "The enemy is in Ganquan Palace!" "Eight hundred men it is, then!" "Your Majesty, please call yourself Crown Prince!" "Father, I want command of all the armies under heaven!" 307kReads7.9Score44.5kShelves
43. 43 让 You Wanted Me to Be a Treacherous Official, but My Entire Family Is Loyal? 让你当奸臣，你满门忠烈？ Angel Gabriel天使加百璃Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Other people transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty and become powerful ministers for beautiful wives, concubines, and authority over the whole court. Mu Zhengju became a powerful minister for the blessings he could earn in the next life after death! To rack up enough blessing points, he lived to a hundred, becoming a living fossil, a veteran of six reigns, and tutor to three emperors. [Ding! You tricked Prince of Yan Zhu Di into successfully launching the Jingnan Campaign. The Ming Dynasty’s military 50.9kReads7.6Score3.5kShelves

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    Living to be over a hundred years old, that's pretty inspiring.

44. 44 开 From the Start, I Beg Zhu Yuanzhang for a Mandate, Protecting Great Ming for Three Hundred Years 开局讨封朱元璋，庇护大明三百年 Peaceful as a Distant Mountain安如远山Historical220k WordsOngoing Zhang Chen transmigrates and becomes a snake! Luckily, he's bound to a System that lets him devour things and cultivate! After a hundred years of hard cultivation, he finally reaches the point where he can undergo tribulation and transform into a dragon! But the System warns him that spiritual energy is depleted in this world, and the death rate for those who take human form during the heavenly tribulation is as high as 99%! Zhang Chen grits his teeth and decisively chooses another way to transf 2.3kReads6.2Score103Shelves

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    🌈✨Super good-looking, highly recommended [Learned]: Liu Shan time-travels to become Zhao Gou of the Song Dynasty: "Yue Fei, why didn't you write the Memorial on Dispatching the Troops when you launched your Northern Expedition? If you don't write the Memorial on Dispatching the Troops, how can I defend the country?"

45. 45 朕 I'm Shocked! The Prodigal Son Is Actually a Demonic National Preceptor! 朕震惊了，败家子竟是妖孽国师！ Strolling in the Wind漫步风中Historical2.7M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into the Da Feng Dynasty as the son of the Duke of Ying, a notorious fool and wastrel known throughout the capital. Lin Chen cracks his knuckles. “If I’m the duke’s son, who do I have to fear?” And so Lin Chen charges headlong through life, from the capital to Jiangnan, from temples to court, from the northern frontier to the grasslands, leaving a fearsome reputation in his wake. Da Feng’s merchants are stunned. “Wait, you became the richest man in Da Feng. How is that being a w 86.9kReads8.7Score6kShelves

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    I will support Yulong and die for you, repaying your kindness on the Golden Terrace.

46. 46 孽 The Rebel Son and the Lonely Minister 孽子孤臣 Wild Horse in the Mountains山林野马Historical1.8M WordsCompleted After transmigrating and being reborn in an ancient marquis’s household, he was poisoned as a child. His father abandoned him, his grandmother watched coldly, and the culprit went free. Jiang Jingchen: “If Heaven hates me, I can forgive it. But anyone who harms me deserves to die... Every last one of you can forget about getting a happy ending.” His half-brother stole his position as heir? He’ll destroy his ability to have children and turn him into a cripple. His stepmother has overreached? He’ 8.4kReads8.3Score705Shelves
47. 47 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: A Chancellor of Unmatched Grace 红楼：风华首辅 Painted Bridge by the Willow Smoke烟柳画桥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System + intellectual battles + political intrigue + everyday life] Every line is stained with bitter tears, every page filled with absurdity. You might think this is merely a tale of infatuated, indulged young men and women behind closed doors, but who could know that the rise and fall of the world are all intertwined? Are the fortunes of the four great families destined to change? Is the dynasty beset by internal and external threats destined to fall? Must the path to a noble title and hig 44.1kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves
48. 48 人 The People's He Liu Hun: This Time, I Won't Become Prince Gao 人民的贺六浑：这一次我不做高王 CyanedgeHistorical738k WordsOngoing With a soul from a later age, he plunged into a world of chaos that devoured all who entered. In 2023, on the rainy night his thesis defense failed, history doctoral student Chen Zhiqing opened his eyes to find himself in the Northern Wei's Zhengguang era, year four, as Gao Huan, a courier in a frontier garrison. No System, no golden finger. His only asset was the unfinished manuscript in his mind, A Study of the Six Garrisons Rebellion. From the start, it was hellishly difficult: Poliuhan Bali 218Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 大 Great Ming: I’m a Rebel Through and Through, Yet You Praise Me as a Sage Grandson 大明：我一身反骨，你夸我好圣孙 Stubborn Roast Leg of Lamb倔强的烤羊腿Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty and became the illegitimate son of Prince of Yan Zhu Di! Zhu Gaoyu built an underground fortress, developed gunpowder, and gathered talented people, preparing for the day he would rise up! A true man does not plan for a moment, but for a lifetime. Especially when his father is such a disappointment! Just then, Crown Prince Zhu Biao died, and the various regional princes answered the call to come to the capital and mourn him. Prince of Yan Zhu Di couldn’t resi 1.9kReads8.4Score135Shelves
50. 50 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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