Novels About Rising from the Grassroots to Become a Top Leader 求从基层一步步做到大领导的小说

252 莫 Don’t Let Gains and Losses Divide Us in the Middle 莫以升沉中路分 Wanderer of Rivers and Seas江海河浪人Urban444k WordsCompleted Lu You traveled a thousand miles to Yongning City just to reunite with his girlfriend, only to be betrayed in the cruelest way. He turned his grief and anger into strength, vowing to prove himself. As he fought his way through Yongning’s officialdom, he repeatedly gained the support of influential benefactors and became a highly sought-after secretary to a city leader. On this new stage, he helped his leader seize four “golden keys” to development: developing the new city, upgrading industries, 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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A great novel, with great potential.

254 笔 A Pen That Shapes the Nation: From Township to Provincial Government 笔定山河：从乡镇到省府 Pavilion of Listening to Thunder听雷阁Urban851k WordsOngoing Lin Chen, a talented student from a poor family in southern Hunan, brings his gift for writing to a remote township in the north and begins his career as a grassroots civil servant. The confusion of living in a strange place and the infighting at work never dim his original ideals. With his solid writing skills and practical sense of responsibility, he distinguishes himself through challenges such as flood relief and rural revitalization, earning the support of benefactors like Zhao Deshan and L 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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Overflowing with human warmth, this novel is both healing and inspiring! The patience shown in communicating with ethnic minorities, the meticulous care of elderly villagers, and the heartwarming mutual assistance among colleagues—the novel thoroughly captures the human touch of grassroots work. Lin Chen uses bilingual numerical tables to connect with ethnic minority villages, kneels down to listen to Grandpa Li's needs, and prepares thoughtful assistance for his colleagues, adding warmth to the otherwise cold workplace and healing all confusion!

257 从 Becoming a County Magistrate in 1949 从1949开始当县长 Life Is a Journey Against the Current人生如逆旅Urban1.9M WordsCompleted I’m currently a Grade 6 administrator, holding dual posts within the province. [Power at the Peak]+ [The Founding Years]+ [Farming]+ [Officialdom]+ [Recruitment]+ [Slow-Burn Epic] A model student of the era, a pioneer in prison economics, and an expert at reforming souls and minds. It’s 1949, and the Three Great Campaigns have already been won. I leave the military and transfer to local government to become a county magistrate. I’m 23 years old, with an administrative rank of 12. I devote myself 209Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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❤️After the war in China ended, the protagonist transferred from the military to civilian life, starting as the secretary of a poor and backward small county. He initiated land reform, built factories, promoted the "Golden Fertilizer" fertilizer, recruited talents to manufacture sulfonamides, and rectified the old social customs... While making outstanding contributions, he also received unanimous praise from his superiors and colleagues. Later, he went to the provincial level and became the governor of a province.

259 过 Adopted Son, Part Two 过继二 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Wealth + power plays] [Reality + perseverance] [Life + passion] [Love + living] A man must be as tough as iron, but also as resilient as steel. Only then can he face the harshness of reality and the twists of fate, and rise to meet new challenges. I'm Zhao Erhai, and here's my story... 4kReads9.3Score474Shelves

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Stories of ordinary people achieving success against all odds

261 穷 A Thousand Yuan a Month for Everyone in This Poor County 穷县每人每月给我一千块 Long Ying Yi Yin龙樱乙吟Rural Life708k WordsOngoing Ye Yuan died suddenly at his desk in the urban planning institute of a first-tier city, then was reborn in his hometown, Qinghe County. He was bound to a “Population Dividend System”: every permanent resident in the county earned him 1,000 yuan a month. Qinghe County had 15,247 permanent residents, bringing in about 15.24 million yuan a month. The System had a death threshold: if the population fell below 8,000, it would shut down forever. Want to multiply his income tenfold? Then he would have 2.6kReads—Score199Shelves

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This is a must-read, highly recommended! The protagonist is reborn back in his hometown, Qinghe County, and is bound to a "demographic dividend system": every permanent resident of the county gives him 1,000 yuan per month. Qinghe County has a permanent population of 15,247, with a monthly income of approximately 15.24 Million yuan. The system has a death threshold: if the population falls below 8,000, it will permanently shut down. Want to increase income tenfold? Then increase the population tenfold. Ye Yuan decides to use the system's money to give back to his hometown, starting by revitalizing a bankrupt food processing plant, creating jobs, raising wages, and attracting migrant workers back.

263 重 Back on the Political Career Path 重走政途 The Cat Who Meows Too Much乱喵的猫Urban2.3M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 342Reads6.8Score189Shelves

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With over two decades of foresight, the protagonist, reborn, preemptively plans his education, connections, and finances. Starting from the crucial reform period of the 1990s, he accurately seizes the opportunities of the era, using his economic perspective to solve problems in officialdom, and integrating his profound thinking on national and social development into his career choices, thus maximizing his strategic vision.

265 官 Officialdom: I Can Hear People's Thoughts, and I'm on a Rampage! 官场：能听见心声的我，杀疯了！ Liu Chenxiang of the Kang Family's Grand Manor康家大庄园的刘沉香Urban229k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 121Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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I recommend it; I think it's pretty good. Looking for reviews for this new book.

271 此 Humanity Under a Shining Firmament 此刻群星闪耀人类 Softly Speaking of Jianghu轻语江湖Urban244k WordsOngoing When Wang Erxiao steps into a modern elementary school classroom. When the Eight Hundred Heroes' Wang Wenchuan enters the cities of the island nation. When the legendary doctor Li Shizhen shoulders his medicine bag and walks the streets and alleys. When General Qi once again sets sail to defend our territorial waters. When the stars shine and the sun rises again, surely humanity will be better off? 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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The protagonist has no powerful connections, yet he can summon them. How high a rank is considered "powerful"? Is it someone more powerful than his father or grandfather?

272 青 Straight to the Top: From Reporter to the Pinnacle of Power 青云直上：从记者登顶权力巅峰 A Single Sheet Sweeps the World一纸风行Urban117k WordsOngoing A former journalist, he sees things coming before anyone else. With a pen in hand, he can also wield power. From the ivory tower to the political arena of Changzhou, what others call “not fitting in” is, to him, a false premise. A fresh perspective can break with convention, and swimming against the current reveals a man’s true mettle. Watch Chen Xin enter the game with a journalist’s eye and break through with hard work. With the help of benefactors, he seizes every opportunity and advances ste 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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At the very bottom, without any special advantages, you climb up step by step.

273 狂 The Knockout: In the Name of the People 狂飙之人民的名义 Gazi Sword嘎子剑Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing Synopsis: [In the Name of the People] + [County Party Courtyard] + [The Knockout] From the start, he transmigrates as Gao Qiqiang's fourth younger brother, Gao Qicheng. Knowing how the future will unfold, he can't bear to watch his family repeat the same mistakes, so he enters politics of his own accord, eventually becoming the Gao family's greatest protector! My fate is mine to decide, not Heaven's! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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Takeoff is a must

275 宦 Ripples in the Sea of Officialdom: Reborn on the Road to Power 宦海微澜：重生仕途路 A Tale of Years Gone By风叙经年Urban257k WordsOngoing Lin Yanzhou died. He died on the front line of flood control, swept away by the breach in the Huai River embankment, on the levee he had guarded for twenty years. His forty-eight years of life had been painfully meek. No connections, no backers, no resources. He was afraid to accept invitations, in case he couldn't afford to return the favor. He was afraid to accept gifts, in case he got in trouble and dragged his wife and children down with him. After twenty years, he was still only a deputy 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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The plot is not mindless, and the clichés of officialdom are defused, so even beginners can read it with confidence!

277 宦 Thirty Years of Political Ups and Downs 宦海沉浮三十年 Cat or Bear是猫还是熊Urban420k WordsOngoing A rural boy claws his way out of the countryside and into the world of politics, enduring relentless suppression in a grueling struggle to defy fate and change his life. After being tested in multiple workplaces and weathering the ups and downs of several relationships, he is repeatedly beaten down, only to turn the tables again and again. With no connections or backing, how far can he get in thirty years in politics? Is the problem the individual, or the system? A thought-provoking story. It al 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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Written based on personal experience, it is authentic, moving, and thought-provoking.

278 苏 Eunuch Su's Road to the Imperial Exams 苏公公的科举之路 Singing Alone for Joy笙歌独欢Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Chief eunuch Su Weisheng had finally endured his way to retirement, only to die unexpectedly. When he opened his eyes again, he had become a five-year-old child a century later, and all his enemies were dead! His relatives were unkind, and his parents were weak. Su Weisheng consoled himself: At least in this life, I won't have to be a eunuch. I can live with that! He takes on the worst of the family, manages the household, and studies for the imperial examinations. Only after achieving fame and 9kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves

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The first two books are a must; the rest are just filler. [Smirk]

279 官 The Road to Power: From Handong to the Summit 官途：从汉东至权力巅峰 One Big Silly Fish一条大笨鱼Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsOngoing "From the military to politics" "Period drama" "Business strategy" "The pinnacle of power" "A crossover of TV worlds" In the Name of the People, A Bouquet of Flowers Beneath the Mountain, The Knockout, and more. He is Liang Sian, Liang Sanxi's younger brother. He is also Zhao Mengsheng's friend. Every classic must have its regrets. Let the protagonist rewrite them, because these characters deserve better endings. After taking charge of a region, he starts with Qi Tongwei! 7.1kReads6.6Score197Shelves

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Recommended by Liang Si'an (currently 32 years old, now the Vice Mayor of Jingzhou City), a comrade-in-arms of Zhao Mengsheng, a member of a national-level think tank, a recipient of the First-Class Merit Award, a special advisor to the National Development and Reform Commission, and a promoter of military system reform.

280 别 Stop Eating, My Demon King! 别吃了，我的魔王！ Ayanami阿亚纳米Modern Romance617k WordsOngoing What’s it like to cook for the Demon King? Su Xiaowan: Thanks for asking. I’m currently raising hell in the Underworld. If the Demon King wants “stone-slab barbecue from the Bridge of Helplessness,” I can make the River of Forgetfulness smell like a barbecue joint. When he points at the Book of Life and Death and says, “This person’s lifespan smells delicious,” I know it’s time to get the Underworld IPO on the agenda! From then on, the Black and White Impermanence compete over KPIs, and Meng Po’ —Reads—Score—Shelves

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It's both funny and ingenious.

281 名 In the Name of the People: Dehan, What Do You Think of This Game of Chess? 名义：德汉，这盘棋，你怎么看？ Blowing Wind, Swallowing Clouds吹风吞云Male-Channel Fanfiction933k WordsCompleted In the TV drama In the Name of the People, Zhao Dehan, who was supposed to be written out after just two episodes, transmigrates. Zhao Dehan starts doing things by the book. Anyone who refuses to play by the rules gets dealt with on the spot. In his eyes, following procedures in everything and doing things by the rules is how this ragtag outfit ought to operate. 32.2kReads8.4Score1.7kShelves

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Read the first book as soon as you can!!

282 逆 The Fate-Reversing Manual 逆命宝典 Cold Moon Seals the Letter寒月封书Urban80k WordsCompleted A young man facing a midlife crisis, with nowhere left to turn, happens upon an extraordinary opportunity on a rooftop. He steps back into the workplace, rises through the ranks, and eventually reaches the pinnacle of power. But is that really the end of the story? 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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I recommend this one. The protagonist's career is wiped out due to the decline of his original industry. After a series of fortuitous encounters, he enters a new industry and climbs his way up to the top.

285 重 Reborn: The Rose on the Road to Power 重生之官路蔷薇 Warding-Off-Evil Peachwood Figure辟邪桃木人Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted She is a reborn rose, beautiful and thorny. In her previous life, Yu Yaduo was a discarded pawn on the political chessboard, falsely accused and driven to her death from a building. In this life, she has returned with her memories, determined to be the one moving the pieces. When her superiors make things difficult, she calmly turns the tables; when her colleagues ostracize her, she hears the thunder in the silence. On a battlefield dominated by men, she wields wisdom as her blade and conscien —Reads—Score—Shelves

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Gentleness and Sharpness: A Practical Guide for Idealists Amidst stories saturated with Machiavellianism and unspoken rules, this book stands out as a breath of fresh air. It firmly believes in and demonstrates another possibility: that with professional competence, adherence to principles, and a kind heart, one can indeed forge a bright path in the real world. Yu Yaduo is not an naive "white flower"; she understands the rules but refuses to compromise her principles. Her "victory" is a victory of open strategy and a victory of values. This narrative offers powerful spiritual comfort and an ideal "path of action" to all women who feel lonely or wavering in upholding their principles in reality. It gently nurtures the flame in your heart and endows you with the practical wisdom to protect it.

294 重 Starting Over on the Political Ladder 重走仕途路 Huang Quan, Who Loves Spicy Vegetarian Beef爱吃香辣素牛肉的黄筌Urban503k WordsCompleted This is not a traditional story about officialdom. The male lead is a scumbag who has been involved with plenty of women. He has all sorts of flaws, but overall, he is still a good official. If you have a problem with the male lead's character, don't read this. 234Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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After being reborn, the protagonist relies on his memories from his previous life to start as an ordinary police officer at the grassroots level, upholding justice for the people, rising through the ranks, and realizing his life's ideals!

297 权 The Pinnacle of Power: It All Started When the Organization Invited Me for Tea 权力巅峰：从被组织请去喝茶开始 Shining Taillights闪亮的尾灯Urban2.5M WordsOngoing The county magistrate's secretary was summoned by the authorities for a little chat, and his childhood sweetheart showed up to break off their engagement. But after a series of twists and turns, things took a turn for the better, and the protagonist rose from rock bottom to reach the pinnacle of life. As the saying goes: “You left me when I was down, but now that I'm on top, I'm out of your league!” 62.2kReads8.4Score4.2kShelves

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These are all novels about officialdom, and some of them are about people who rise from humble beginnings to high-ranking positions.

298 攀 Climbing the Ranks of Power 攀登官峰 Wen Hai Shi Bei文海十贝Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted Xu Lu never imagined that an ordinary woman could climb the ranks in small but steady steps simply by being beautiful, and even help her husband get promoted along the way. She enjoys all kinds of privileges and takes in the boundless vistas from the summit of officialdom... 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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Try this one.

299 阳 The Open Plot 阳谋 Nanhua南华Urban2.9M WordsCompleted The story of Tang Jun, a newly appointed civil servant, rising swiftly through the ranks! 6.6kReads9.0Score762Shelves

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The first and second books are by the same author and are quite well-written, depicting a gradual climb up the ranks. The first book begins with poverty alleviation work in a village. The second book starts at the State Administration of Radio and Television. The third book is also good; Zhou Yang's must-read officialdom novels. There's another one with Qin Yi as the protagonist, set in the disciplinary inspection commission, but it seems to have been banned.

300 权 Vortex of Power and Desire 权欲之涡 Misty Isle Beneath the Starry River烟屿落星河Urban2.4M WordsOngoing A career in government is like a bottomless abyss: one wrong step, and you’re shattered to pieces. Wu Liangyou has barely entered the political arena and hasn’t even tasted power when he’s already caught in the mire. Should he bow his head and bide his time, or risk his life in a desperate fight? The abyss cannot crush a ruthless man daring enough to change his fate. Watch Wu Liangyou break out of a hopeless situation, escape death, and rise to the top over a trail of blood. 99Reads6.1Score106Shelves

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It's exceptionally beautiful and relatable, with a very strong sense of immersion.