Strong Female Lead Political Intrigue 女强权谋文

1. 1 开 From the Start, They Sacrificed Me to Heaven. In the End, I Took Power 开局被祭天，结局我掌权 Big Shuttle大梭子Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted (The first fifteen chapters mostly recount memories from her past life.) Wei Yingshan was born a princess of the imperial family, but an accident left her stranded in the wilderness. She was brought back to the palace when she was thirteen. When she was seventeen, rebel troops laid siege to the city and demanded that a princess of the Wei clan surrender with her hands bound and a jade disc in her mouth. Her birth mother couldn't bear to subject the elder sister and younger brother she'd raised f 82.7kReads9.3Score17.9kShelves

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   As a royal princess, Wei Yingshan was thrown into the countryside due to an accident when she was born, and was brought back to the palace when she was thirteen years old. When she was seventeen years old, the rebels attacked the city and proposed that as long as Princess Wei went to the ceremony of surrendering the jade, everyone else would be spared. The biological mother and concubine did not want to leave her sister and brother who had been raised by her since childhood to bear such a shame and humiliation, so she chose to push her out. After drinking a bowl of poisonous wine, Wei Yingshan completely lost his life, and his naked body was carried to the rebels to complete the surrender ceremony. After her death, her soul wandered in the imperial city. I saw my twin sister marrying the leader of the rebel army who was separated from the country and living a happy life. Later, the soul drifted to another world, where he learned that the world he was in was just a book of stories describing how the hero and heroine had to overcome misunderstandings and hardships to achieve perfection. And he is just an insignificant cannon fodder in the process of their falling in love and killing each other, and is only mentioned twice in the entire storybook. With hatred and unwillingness, Wei Yingshan returned to the day when he was taken back to the palace at the age of thirteen. The story of the hero and heroine has not yet begun, and she will no longer be cannon fodder in other people's stories, and she will have a different and smooth road to revenge. Who said that the crown prince can only be a prince.

2. 2 长 The Grand Princess Knocked the Transmigrator's Head Clean Off 长公主把穿越女头都打飞了 Camellias and Wine茶花与酒Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Her younger brother brought home a woman who had transmigrated, and from then on he became a lovesick fool... The transmigrator could recite poetry, knew military strategy, and could make explosives. Her brother loved her to the point of obsession. The younger brother who had always respected her poisoned himself, surrendered his power, and even gave up the throne for that woman. Reborn, she thought, a lovesick fool? No problem. I'll make sure you two are stuck together forever. An ungrateful, i 1.8kReads8.5Score270Shelves
3. 3 权 The Powerful Prince’s Spoiled Princess: Proud, Wild, and Unruly 权王溺宠：狂傲王妃野又撩 Green Plums and Bamboo Wine青梅竹酒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + feel-good power fantasy + ruthless decisiveness + an incredibly badass heroine + face-slapping + a heroine with her wits about her] Bai Xuan, commander-in-chief of the Huaxia Special Forces Training Camp, transmigrates to the Great Zhou. She is a peerless beauty with exceptional martial skills. As a woman, she carves her own path through force of arms, establishes herself at court, and wields enormous influence. With a deft hand, she turns the tide of both schemes and open stra 17.4kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves

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   It's really beautiful. The heroine's strategy is basically the same. It is a story about strong women in the true sense. She is also very sweet with the hero. She doesn't feel sad about herself, except for the day when the heroine fell off the cliff. The rest of the story is sweet, and the heroine is awesome.

4. 4 锦 Wealth and Power: The Concubine's Merchant's Scheme 锦绣钱权：庶女商谋录 Little Hejian小禾尖Ancient Romance721k WordsCompleted From five taels in her private stash to wielding control over the empire’s finances, she relied on the simplest principle: Everything in the world can be calculated. Human greed, tangled interests, the rise and fall of dynasties: it is all just a ledger waiting to be tallied. 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The heroine's IQ is online throughout the whole process. If she doesn't fall in love, she won't be a virgin. The two lines of house fighting + business war + intrigue are full.

5. 5 靖 Prince Jing'an 靖安王 Yi Qin屹钦Fantastical Romance136k WordsOngoing Three years ago, Xiao Jingyao was the Prince of Jing'an, wielded both water and wood elements, and single-handedly slaughtered half a lair of monsters. Over the next three years, a transmigrator took over her body, others coveted her throne, her engagement was trampled on, and her mother was poisoned to death. Everyone thought the fearsome Prince of Jing'an had been broken. Three years later, the transmigrator's System was extracted, and Xiao Jingyao awoke. She tore up the engagement contract, r 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The relationship between the heroine and her father is heart-warming, her father silently supports her, the inheritance of the relics is touching, and the emotions are delicate without being sensational.

6. 6 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.4kReads9.2Score167Shelves

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   When the sinister heroine meets the affectionate prince, the ultimate game of intrigue and love begins! They work together to break conspiracies, fight against traitors, protect their homeland amidst the light of swords, and stick to their sincerity amidst intrigues. The plot is constantly reversing, the foreshadowing is advanced layer by layer, every plot is gripping, and every interaction is full of tension. It can be called the pinnacle of the ancient Machiavellian novel. You can't lose anything if you close your eyes!

7. 7 双 Bound Together Across Two Lifetimes, We’ll Grow Old Together 双世缱绻，与君共白头 Dreamer Dadao爱做梦的大道Ancient Romance727k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who rise to greatness | Complete souls | Extreme contrast | Love across two lifetimes | Sweet romance and court intrigue] A modern married couple are reborn as babies in the Tianqi Dynasty. He becomes an iron-fisted Crown Prince, commands the Xuanhuo Army, and plots to industrialize the realm. She becomes a queen of commerce, controls trade routes along three borders, and holds the lifeblood of the people in her hands! Toward their enemies, he presides over the execution of t 4.6kReads8.1Score585Shelves

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   Childhood sweethearts in the previous life, husband and wife who have been in love for 55 years + twin twins + UI designer male protagonist, strict political line (New Deal implementation, court games) delicate emotional line (daily interaction, detail pampering) implementation of modern skills (double-entry accounting, design application) and other multi-dimensional balance. It is a relatively comprehensive sweet pet + Machiavellian + two strong co-governance + past life bond + high love time travel + deep emotional and court binding

8. 8 重 Reborn, I Turn My Fate Around with the System of Noncontention 重生归来，我凭不争系统扭转死局 Wen Qiheng温栖珩Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing Reborn on the eve of the palace banquet, Su Wanyuan's fingertips brushed against the secret drug hidden in the lining of her gown. In her previous life, she was tricked into making a scene, lost her reputation, and saw her entire family executed. This time, she stayed calm, waiting to tear away her half-sister's gentle facade in front of everyone at the banquet. Before the trouble had even settled, a wooden token etched with a whirlpool pattern led her to a decades-old secret plot involving a 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Essay about female power

9. 9 锦 Schemes at the Brocade Banquet 锦筵谋 Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted From the pinnacle of Michelin cuisine to the hell of household intrigue, all it took was one explosion. Lin Wanyi, an internationally renowned top chef, opens her eyes to find she's become the most wicked third young madam of the Su family in the Qing Dynasty. From the start, she's in a hopeless situation: Her husband despises her, her mother-in-law wants to divorce her, and the servants look down on her. On top of that, her sister-in-law is a “born heroine,” doted on by the entire household, s 212Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The most touching thing about this book is the heroine's courage to "use her body as a woman to plan for the world." She doesn't have a golden finger, so she can only work step by step in a turbulent environment, protecting her family and dynasty in her own way. The author writes that she is not a perfect "strong person", but a "survivor" of flesh and blood, which makes people feel distressed and admired after reading it.

10. 10 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 9.8kReads8.3Score688Shelves

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    Book lovers who like thick and powerful plot stories should not miss it. It draws on all sides and the writing is delicate and long-lasting to read.

11. 11 摄 The Regent's Favorite Fragrance: Poisonous and Alluring 摄政王的心尖香，毒又撩 Wawa Sleeps and Sleeps哇崽睡睡Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted She is an unconventional young lady among the noblewomen of the capital, the Princess Consort of the Regent mocked as a “madwoman,” but in truth, a prodigy of incense. With a single rare fragrance, she can identify poison and unravel a plot; with a bewitching incense, she can quell a plague and foil a palace coup! Gu Zhaozhao tries to poison her? She turns the tables and makes her foe humiliate herself in public. Helian Fengling rebels? She wields incense as a weapon, helping He Linyuan race a t 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the whirlpool of power and intrigue in the capital, she used incense as a blade to kill all the monsters and demons. Gu Zhaozhao poisoned? She pushed the opponent along and ruined his reputation; did Helian Fengling rebel? She used incense as a soldier to help He Linyuan rush to save the emperor. She turned the court upside down without relying on her family or men, relying only on the incense in her hand. This kind of venomous and sassy heroine, coupled with the strategic drama at every step, makes me more and more addicted to her!

12. 12 将 The General’s Family Has No Honor. I’m Back, So What Are You Panicking About? 将门无义，我踏马归来，你们慌啥 Writing the World提笔天下Ancient Romance235k WordsCompleted [No System + No transmigration] [Strong heroine + Revenge + Political intrigue + National and familial enmity] She was born into a princely mansion in Jiangnan. Her father was the dynasty's only prince with a different surname, ruling over half the realm. She grew up surrounded by wealth and privilege, but often accompanied her father among the troops, where she mastered extraordinary martial arts. Then her father died in battle, only to be framed as a traitor to the court. Everyone in the princ 281Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this book, strong woman, Machiavellian, very well written

13. 13 世 Never More Than Three Times 世不过三 Yu Duoyou余多柚Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + reborn + three lifetimes + little poison doctor + no golden finger + political intrigue + satisfying read + sweet romance + reverse raising + romance + ensemble cast + scheming + a little angst] Xia Shi has been reborn three times, and each life has been more exciting than the last! Now in her third life, she’s an invincible little poison master. Who would dare let her suffer even the slightest grievance? In her first life, she lived for herself and married a foolish empero 1.9kReads9.5Score374Shelves

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    This book is so beautiful

14. 14 风 A Storm Rises, and the Beauty Takes a Stand 风起云涌红颜怒 Ten Miles of Spring Breeze, Pleasing Myself春风十里取悦自己Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted The male lead is not chaste. Please avoid this if that bothers you. Since I've transmigrated, why not make the country strong and conquer the world? Even if I'm forced into a relationship, I'll still make money and build my career. After transmigrating into the body of a stunningly beautiful female doctor, she remains devoted to the man she loves. She and her fiancé are in love with each other and have sworn to stay together for life, growing old side by side. Yet the iron-blooded “God of Slaug 1.4kReads—Score127Shelves

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    Hard-core plotting, self-consistent logic, high IQ duel, emotional game, extreme pulling, compact plot, powerful country and army, plunder, court affairs, rewriting the rules, the heroine is career-mad.

15. 15 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 5kReads7.2Score1.1kShelves

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    Don't be confused if you are short of books, this is a good book worth pursuing. The plot is online, the characters are interesting, and there is no unfinished content in the whole process. You will not lose money after reading it, and you are still satisfied after reading it! Highly recommend this treasure book! The plot is compact and not procrastinating, and the exciting points are dense and not boring. The writing is smooth and the sense of substitution is super strong. Once you get into the pit, you stay up all night to chase it to the end! I dug up a novel about the Treasure of the Gods. The characters are likeable, the plot is explosive, and there is no peeing throughout the whole process. If you like this kind of subject matter, don't miss it! [KISS]

16. 16 觉 After Awakening: A Villainess's Guide to Survival 觉醒后：恶女求生攻略指南 Jade Pillow Star玉枕星Ancient Romance178k WordsCompleted [Female supporting character's rise + beloved by all + sweet on the outside, dark within + ensemble cast] Bai Yingli, the concubine-born daughter of the Grand Commandant's household, was born with a face capable of captivating an empire, but she was so sickly that she got winded after walking a few steps. Everyone thought she was a pitiful girl in need of protection, including her white-lotus, legitimate older sister. But then she suddenly awakened and discovered she was living inside a melodra 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The warmth in the Taiwei's mansion is conditional. The second young lady must be good, behave appropriately, and be a sickly beauty that makes people feel sorry for her, in order to gain her father's love and everyone's care.

17. 17 剖 The More Ruthlessly She Dissects, the More Beautiful She Becomes: The Capital's Female Coroner Goes on a Killing Spree 剖骨越狠她越美：京城女仵作杀疯 Meow Meow Is Slacking Off Today喵喵今日摆烂Mystery233k WordsOngoing [Ancient mystery + strong heroine + political intrigue + historical romance] Su Yanxue, daughter of a disgraced official, keeps herself hidden in a brothel. A murder involving hibiscus-scented balm brings her poison skills to light, and the “Living Yama,” Lu Huaizhang, the head of the Court of Judicial Review, compels her to serve as a forensic consultant. The seven-day lethal poison patterns found on a corpse lead to the bloody case of the Crown Prince deposed ten years ago, and to the old inju 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A powerful woman seeks revenge, her bones hide the truth, and her poisonous patterns hide her grievances. She took on the body of a mortal, performed the deeds of ghosts and gods, and exhumed all the unjust souls in the world. The cold-faced official takes advantage of his temptation and protects him lovingly until the end!

18. 18 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 152.3kReads9.5Score19.9kShelves

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    The growth line of the heroine is very clear. She has grown from the censor's daughter to a queen with her power and wisdom. She is really awesome. She can be a lord in the early stage and an empress in the later stage. She is steady and steady. She is strategic and has a vision. She can take one step at a time and see three steps at a time. She gradually becomes stronger in the difficult situation. I can only say that the author is very good at writing and citing classics~~It's really beautiful~

19. 19 朕 I’ll Be Remembered for All Time! Where Can That Treacherous Minister Run? 朕要名垂千古，佞臣哪里逃！ Yi Wenmo一文墨Ancient Romance116k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue + reborn as empress from the start + 1v5 + face-slapping power fantasy + hiding her strength] In her previous life, the empress Luo Yizhao, who disguised herself as a man and wielded immense power, led the declining Yu Kingdom into a golden age, transforming decay into glory. But in her old age, her treacherous son rebelled, forced her to abdicate, imprisoned and tortured her, and demanded that she write a confession of her crimes. She could only watch in anguish as the eunuc 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A strong female character, who is reborn to take charge of the world and has a lot of brains.

20. 20 疯 The Mad Eldest Princess Reborn, Making a Stunning Comeback at Court 疯批长公主，重生后飒爆朝堂 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Ancient Romance593k WordsOngoing Historical rebirth##Unhinged Eldest Princess#Cold, Powerful Minister Pursues His Wife#Court Intrigue: In her previous life, Eldest Princess Jiang Jingshu was madly in love and forced Xiao Tingyan to marry her. He avoided her at every turn and despised her from the bottom of his heart for her erratic ways, arrogance, domineering nature, and brutal methods. He thought she was a madwoman. The court was rife with undercurrents. Noble Consort Rou and the Second Prince’s faction seized control of the 374Reads—Score107Shelves

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    Tags [Crazy Princess: Rebirth and Counterattack—Xinji Princess plays with the court and the harem] The eldest princess in her previous life died tragically on the way to the second prince's bid to win the throne. After being reborn and returning, he cut off the relationship between his son and daughter and made peace with each other step by step. To make up for the four faces and family members in the previous life, in exchange for the help of the court, support the prince to successfully ascend to the throne, support the prince's consort, and use his military power to eliminate the rebels. Dealing among the harem and the court. She single-handedly stirred up the situation between the government and the opposition. The aloof and powerful officials were impressed by her vision and gave up their power, waiting outside the princess's house every day. I just want to start from scratch with her. You can read both ancient and modern versions!

21. 21 前 I Was a Psycho in My Past Life. Reborn, I Take the Financial World by Storm 前世我是疯批，重生后飒爆财阀圈 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted Mad beauty heroine / Reborn revenge power fantasy / Possessive CEO pursues his wife In her previous life, she was the top-tier star of the wealthy elite, a crazy heiress who was arrogant and unrestrained. Using her money to abduct handsome men and force Fu Heting to marry her, she was so domineering that no one dared cross her. In the end, her own family betrayed her, leaving her destitute and dead with bitter resentment. Reborn, she put her madness aside and focused on her career and revenge. A 129Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 22 穿 The Transmigrated City Lord 穿越女城主 Tianheng Palace天珩宫Ancient Romance647k WordsOngoing [Love triangle, slow burn, taking things one step at a time! The emotional entanglements of adults: the first male lead is passionate and fixated, while the second is clever and in control. The second male lead wins her heart.] [A beauty skilled in political intrigue! She pursues an official career, rises to a high position, and remains calm and self-possessed, leaving a prince heartbroken.] She has always believed that staying independent and relying on no one is the safest way to survive. But 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The powerful and powerful heroine is farsighted, ambitious, and focused on her official career. She is calm and self-possessed, cutting off love with a knife and leaving the prince in despair.

23. 23 权 A Woman in Power 权姝 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance608k WordsOngoing Legitimate daughter | Devoted hidden guard × Long-suffering childhood friend, the prince | Pure romance | Court intrigue | Strong female lead | Nation and family The court of the Great Qi dynasty is in turmoil, with the struggle for the throne brewing beneath the surface. The Molong cavalry bears down on Zhenmen Pass, where starving, freezing soldiers hold the border with their flesh and blood. On the battlefields of a troubled age, it is not only men who march to their deaths. Fu Ziyou brav 587Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Strong woman, high status, backed up

24. 24 安 Peaceful and Unending 安乐永逸 A Tree Makes Shade一木成荫Ancient Romance531k WordsOngoing She had been given a rare second chance at life and planned to spend it carefree, like a wandering cloud or wild crane among the mountains and rivers. But fate had other plans: her adoptive father was imprisoned while seeking vengeance for her family's murder and his own country's humiliation. To save him, she had to disguise herself as a man and enter the imperial court, where she was forced to work for the cold-faced royal prince, Luo Yunyi. She never expected to find herself working for a hea 107Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Enter the game with your own body and win with your wits. It integrates medical skills, wealth, and military affairs. It is a very interesting ancient Machiavellian novel.

25. 25 穿 After Becoming a Female Chieftain, I Led the Frontier Out of Poverty 穿成女土司后，我带边疆脱贫致富 Likes the Trombone喜欢乐器长号Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted Lu Mingyu, an agricultural science student, transmigrates into the legitimate daughter of a chieftain's estate in Dayan. Her father died young, and her mother took over his duties and holds all the power. But the next day, she discovers that the estate lies in a remote border region, cut off from news, impoverished, and underdeveloped. So she gets to work, visiting the locals and conducting surveys herself, determined to help everyone escape poverty and prosper. But just as this young chieftain' 441Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After dressing up as a female chieftain, the heroine originally wanted to farm with peace of mind, but was forced to turn on the all-round mode: engaging in agriculture, quelling civil strife, and fending off foreign enemies. She was busy and happy.

26. 26 国 The Imperial Academy’s Fallen Woman 国子监破鞋 Flying King1996飞大王1996Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing 136,543 people have already missed this book because of its title... One-of-a-kind pure heroine + nobody is innocent + romance and desire + the fate of the nation. Beauty fades, and with it, love. Golden fingers are just something people say to fool the gullible. She is a soul from another world, sharp-eyed and streetwise. In this decaying dynasty, she aims to amass a fortune beyond imagination and avoid the humiliation China suffered over the past century. 24Reads9.2Score168Shelves

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    The intention is profound, thinking about the rise and fall of dynasties, thinking about the destiny of the nation, trying to rewrite the humiliation of modern times, and has a profound core.

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