Transmigrate Into History and Seize Power or the Throne 穿越历史，夺权或夺嫡

1. 51 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 90.9kReads9.3Score12.2kShelves

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   Introduction History Ancient Times Time Travel History Dakang Dynasty, court battles, treacherous circumstances, aristocratic families, intrigues... Lu Zheng, a good young man in the 21st century on Earth, traveled through time and became the concubine of the Lu family in the south of the Yangtze River. He was ostracized by his aunt, exiled by his family, living under the shelter of others, and suffered all kinds of humiliation. In the face of adversity, let's see how Lu Zheng works hard and takes advantage of the situation to grow. In the end, the bastard counterattacks and stirs up the world. ...

2. 52 重 Reborn in the Great Tang: Five Sons Vie for the Throne 重生大唐之五子夺嫡 The Moon in My Heart明月在心中Historical1.4M WordsCompleted During the Qing dynasty's Kangxi era, nine princes competed for the throne. During the Tang dynasty's Zhenguan era, five princes did the same: eldest son Li Chengqian, third son Li Ke, fourth son Li Tai, fifth son Li You, and ninth son Li Zhi. 799Reads7.4Score—Shelves
3. 53 庶 The Concubine's Son Becomes Emperor 庶子成皇 The Great Procrastinator摸鱼大帝Historical1.4M WordsCompleted In the eighteenth year of Longxing, the Great Zhou, which had once united the land under its rule, was already in decline, and the realm was in turmoil. Within its borders, heroes rose from humble beginnings, while powerful clans stood poised to act. Beyond them, the steppe barbarians and fierce warriors of the northern tribes held sway in the lands beyond the desert, weapons at the ready. Beset by troubles at home and abroad, where would this mighty empire go from here? At such a time, the Nort 879Reads8.6Score101Shelves
4. 54 大 Great Ming: My Father Is Yongle, and I Shall Guard the Realm Forever 大明：家父永乐，永镇山河 I Have Heard of High Antiquity朕闻上古Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Jianwen era, the Prince of Yan entered the capital, took the throne, and adopted the reign title Yongle. A great empire was turning a brand-new page, on the verge of ushering in an age of peace for the ages. A young man from the future transmigrates into the famous “Grilled Meat Prince,” Zhu Gaoxu. Before him stand the brilliant Yongle Emperor, Zhu Laosi; his frail, sickly eldest brother, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi; his beloved nephew, the Good Holy Grandson Zhu Zhanji… 3kReads9.2Score457Shelves
5. 55 穿 Transmigrated Into a Book as the Villainous Prince, I Specialize in Destroying the Chosen Ones of Every Plane 穿书成反派皇子，专灭位面之子 Prince Langya琅邪王Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Villain + Alternate Setting + System + Struggle for the Throne] Yet another member of the Xiao clan has transmigrated. This time, it’s Xiao Jie. He transmigrates into a prince in an alternate-world power fantasy. But he isn’t the protagonist. That’s his elder brother, Xiao Huang, a child of destiny favored by Heaven. He’s just a minor, no-name villain. Luckily, as the saying goes, wherever there’s a villain, there’s a System. There are only underpowered Systems and villains who don’t try hard e 24.3kReads8.3Score1.9kShelves
6. 56 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 40.1kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves
7. 57 夺 The Succession Struggle: I Am the Ming Dynasty’s Sixth Prince 夺嫡，我乃大明六皇子 Wann an Niu Er皖南牛二Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Zhu Jun, a doctoral student in archaeology, transmigrates into a great undertaking and becomes the sixth prince. He thought he could settle in his fief and live as a carefree prince. But he never expected that his predecessor was a madman, and the worst of the Eight Scourges of Yingtian Prefecture! Commoners: Zhu Jun is utterly shameless, the worst of Yingtian's Eight Scourges! Brothers: My big brother is loyal and righteous. He'd take a knife in both sides for his brothers! Officials: Madman Zh 569Reads8.9Score101Shelves
8. 58 大 An Older Man’s Road to Greatness 大叔的崛起之路 Joyful Long欢喜珑Sports355k WordsCompleted Ordinary people have their own passion, shining moments, and heartfelt dreams... A middle-aged man's journey of growth brings helplessness, opportunity, struggle, regret, and a future no one can predict! [Online Game] + [Transmigration] + [Conquest] + [Showbiz] + [Anime] 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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9. 59 草 A Commoner Holds the Imperial Seal, So Let Me Be Rude 草民执玺，庶我无礼 Bread Fu Lu Wa面包福禄娃Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [Alternate history + political intrigue + factional strife + succession struggle + war] No System, no invincibility, no treasures, no special bloodline, no golden finger… nothing at all! From the start, all He Yan can say is “Ah!” He’s the unlucky soul who transmigrates into a book as a lowly slave on the frontier. Mired in the dirt, he’s caught in a time of chaos, with a life as cheap as an ant’s. When even a bowl of porridge and a meal of rice are no longer guaranteed, should he accept his fat 89Reads—Score—Shelves

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   If you like historical textual research, you can't miss it! The best historical plot masterpiece since Impersonating Langya! There are strategies, general strategies, and court intrigues! Seizing power and seizing the heir apparent is shocking every step of the way!

10. 60 开 From the Start, in a Wheelchair, with Four Poisonous Strategists Helping Me Become Emperor! 开局坐轮椅，四大毒士助我成皇！ Nine-Star Magician九星魔术师Historical649k WordsOngoing [No System] + [ruthless and decisive] + [no harem] + [no naive do-gooder] Assassinated from the start, he is left crippled. The Four Great Poisonous Strategists appear to assist him. A hidden dragon stirs in the depths, as eight princes contend for the throne. The victor becomes emperor; the defeated die. The Xiongnu threaten from the north, and numerous kingdoms lie to the west. Three kingdoms stand in a tripartite balance, until one unifies the realm. This is an alternate-history novel, filled —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The four poisonous warriors appeared to help. The hidden dragon lies in the abyss, and the eight sons seize the throne. The winner becomes the emperor, the loser perishes. There are Xiongnu in the north and various kingdoms in the west. The Three Kingdoms stood in a tripartite state and unified the world. This book is an imaginary account of history. The whole book is decisive in killing, profound in power, and does not use wisdom. Let me show you how a disabled prince can seize the throne and become the wise ruler of the world.

11. 61 权 The Conquest for Power 权征 Riding a Wild Boar骑着野猪Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A young master of the Duan clan, a powerful family in Xuantu Commandery, Pingzhou, within the Great Zhou Empire, travels to the imperial capital to study at the Imperial Academy. He never expects to get caught up in factional struggles at court, setting him on a path to power! (This is not a pure wish-fulfillment novel. It focuses on political maneuvering and war, and the protagonist is a bit of a pushover early on!) 426Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Seize power and ignore history

12. 62 废 The Useless Emperor: I Summon Yue Fei and Bai Qi to Protect Me 废材皇帝：朕召唤岳飞白起护驾 Money-Eating Beast No. 2吞金兽2号Historical356k WordsOngoing [The System isn't important in this novel. The System isn't important in this novel. The System isn't important in this novel. Important things bear repeating three times. This is a traditional historical transmigration story. The System exists solely to bring together military strategists, politicians, schemers, and scientists from across history, both Chinese and foreign.] Yang Wei transmigrates into the body of an incompetent crown prince and inherits the throne of the Han dynasty. Within the 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is okay...

13. 63 重 Reborn as Emperor Zhezong of Song: From Puppet to Power Player 重生宋哲宗：从傀儡开始逆袭 Sesame Oil With Oyster Sauce香油加耗油Historical346k WordsOngoing In the eighth year of Yuanyou, Empress Dowager Gao died. Zhao Xu, Emperor Zhezong of Song, finally took power after eight years under her thumb. At court, the Old Party was entrenched. On the borders, Western Xia watched like a tiger ready to pounce. Everyone was waiting to see the young emperor make a fool of himself. But no one knew that his soul came from a distant future. He renamed the era Shaosheng, recalled Zhang Dun, purged the Old Party of Yuanyou, and restored the New Policies. At the 503Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    You can try this

14. 64 江 Jiang Yan’s Dream: Flowers Bloom from His Brush 江淹一梦笔生花 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical505k WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Daming era (463 AD), Jiang Yan was gathering firewood in the biting wind by the Qingxi River. Suddenly, he spotted a young woman stumbling along the main road, clutching her wounded left arm, with three constables from the Court of Justice in hot pursuit. Jiang Yan pulled her into a reed bed, helping her evade the officials’ deadly grasp. It turned out she was Xie Wei’s daughter. Xie Wei had been implicated in the Fan Ye case because of his poetry and pro 86Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical literature, princes seizing heirs, palace battles, love and hatred

15. 65 民 Republican Era: Seizing Power and Building from the Ground Up, Forging the Spirit of the Sichuan Army in Blood 民国：夺权独自发展，血铸川军魂 This Is the City of Fog勒是雾都Historical563k WordsOngoing Pay tribute to the heroes who came before us. Never forget our national humiliation! When Luo Cheng’s soul traveled to a parallel world, he became the son of a minor warlord in Sichuan Province. From the start, he’s ordered to suppress the rebel army? He’s so scared he nearly surrenders on the spot! But since he’s here, he might as well make the best of it! In later generations, the Sichuan Army marched out of the province to fight the Japanese invaders. Every household hung white mourning cloth 20Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Take a look and go through the period before the Anti-Japanese War of the Republic of China. His son seized the power of Sichuan warlord Luo Yanhui and developed the local area.

16. 66 天 Sky Warriors: The Battle of Destiny, Who Will Rule the World? 天空战记之天命之战谁主浮沉 The Blade Returns to the World刀刀重出江湖Eastern Fantasy279k WordsCompleted (History + Alternate History + Fantasy + Political Intrigue + Interwoven Foreshadowing + Ensemble Cast + Historical Events Blending Fact and Fiction) The setting of this story resembles the period from the end of Li Zhi's reign in the Tang Dynasty to the An Lushan Rebellion. During Li Zhi's reign, the Tang conquered the Western Turks (657), Baekje (660), and Goguryeo (668), bringing its territory to its greatest extent. Yet from the first year of the Xianheng era (670) onward, the Four Garrisons 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    (History + fictional history + fantasy + strategy + battle development) The background of this article is similar to the last years of Li Zhi in the Tang Dynasty to the Anshi Rebellion. During Li Zhi's reign, he successively destroyed the Western Turks (657 years), Baekje (660 years), and Goguryeo (668 years), making the Tang Dynasty's territory the largest. However, since the first year of Xianheng (670), the Four Towns of Anxi, Tuyuhun and other areas have been successively captured by the Tibetan God of War Qinling. The Tang Dynasty's territory in the Western Regions declined and was defeated by Silla and lost the Korean Peninsula. They also listened to the slander and killed the surrendered East Turkic Khan Ashina Funen, which led to the East Turks rebelling against the Tang and becoming independent, establishing the Post-Turkic Khanate, and invading the borders of the Tang Dynasty for many years. I am a programmer and a writer. So they may want to highlight how their professional background can be integrated into novel creation, such as topological-level logical verification, self-consistent occult systems, and sophisticated foreshadowing. These are the keys that distinguish it from other fantasy novels and historical novels.

17. 67 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.4M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 373Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The pinnacle of Machiavellian novels! In the story, whether it is a male character or a female character, there is almost no such thing as a forced decline in IQ or a silly and sweet one. Focus on authenticity! In the imaginary oriental history, there are powerful schemes, palace battles, large-scale wars, and the overall situation of the world. It is completely an epic historical narrative. There are many characters, but each has a distinct personality, and there are almost no facial expressions. The description of the human heart and human nature is also super delicate.

18. 68 夺 A Fight for the Throne? No, I'm Here to Set the Court Straight 夺嫡？不，我是来整顿朝纲的 It's Zhong Dada!是钟大大诶Historical480k WordsOngoing [Everyone is clever] + [ruthless] Since you killed my Crown Prince brother, don’t blame me for settling the score with each of you, one by one! Father! I’m taking your throne! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's rare to find a good book about Machiavellianism. In order to win the heir, nothing can stop the protagonist.

19. 69 北 Northern Song: What a Coincidence, I'm a Spoiled Noble Too 北宋：好巧我也是纨绔 Natives and Local Pigs土著与土猪Historical3.8M WordsOngoing The first story's pacing is a little slow and it's hard to revise, so just take your time reading! The Great Song: This is a subtle power fantasy, not an obvious one. It might leave you itching for more! You can learn history while reading the novel, as the Yang clan's descendants rise to prominence again. Women: Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, and Meng Chan. Men: Su Shi, Fan Chunren, Zhe Keshi, Zhong Shidao, Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, and Yu Yunwen. This is the brilliant splend 2kReads8.0Score234Shelves

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    Break in! The rise of a down-and-out family, a basketful of beauties in the late Song Dynasty, great book! Millions of words have not collapsed at all! Classic Lao Baiwen in the late Song Dynasty! Commercial farming, then the Western Army! Very attractive! Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang and other characters are created!

20. 70 我 I Took On the Imperial Throne 我和皇权杠上了 Feng Chen Mozi风尘莫子Historical456k WordsOngoing The “notorious” assassin Meng Hu was blown to ashes by a depleted uranium bomb. Meanwhile, Meng Hu of the Yong’an Empire simply woke from a dream as a different person. From his very first day as a ninth-rank Fengluan official at the Jiaofang Bureau, he found himself at odds with the imperial court. What sparks will fly between a trigger-happy assassin and the authoritarian power of an ancient empire? 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The prince only holds military power

21. 71 此 This Blade Is Named Lu 此刀姓陆 Feng Chen Mozi风尘莫子Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Lu, a surgeon, worked himself to death in the operating room. He was practicing with a scalpel in his dream, but when he woke up, he had cut off Gao Yanei's little worm. From the start, being in Bianjing put him in a no-win situation. He longed to flee to Cangzhou, only to sever ties with Lin Chong. Joining Liangshan was out of the question... Let's see how this junior military surgeon manages to get by. Sometimes shameless, sometimes righteous, sometimes cunning, what heights will he reach in t 265Reads5.5Score—Shelves
22. 72 水 Water Margin: The World’s in Chaos, So What? 水浒：天下大乱关我屁事 Words Can Heal文字能治病Historical182k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into the world of Water Margin by accident. Before me was a world overrun with heroes, and behind me lay chaos where the people could barely survive. Murder and arson were everyday occurrences, while mountain spirits and monsters appeared and vanished without warning. The System said: Get fifty people to come eat at the tavern, and you’ll receive a pocket dimension. I looked at the counter showing 0/50, then at the three hunters fleeing through the woods in the distance. They’d m 556Reads—Score117Shelves

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    This book is really interesting! The character of the hero is written so well!

23. 73 龙 The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Historical163k WordsOngoing “The emperor in Chang’an, the army of the Wei residence.” The Wei residence’s household troops had become a thing of the past beneath the executioner’s blade, while the emperor in Chang’an lived in constant fear amid troubles both within and without. Does an emperor have some special birthright? Whoever commands the strongest troops and finest horses becomes emperor! Flames raged everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang was now divided among rival regional warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommend! The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms is a slow-burning (in the early stages of watching the soy sauce), no system, no golden fingers, no modern technology, no pretense, no brainlessness, no wisdom, no blood, there are characters, there are history, there are wars, there are calculations, and strategies, the adopted son usurps power to control the feudal towns, and then unifies the world, and continues the five hundred years of prosperity of the Tang Dynasty!

24. 74 王 The King’s Way: Who Can Stand Against Me? 王之道谁与争锋 I Am Wild吾狂尔Historical260k WordsOngoing He is Zhao De, the empire's fourth prince, raised in luxury and wanting for nothing. Yet, by imperial decree, he assumes a false identity, abandons the dignity of his princely rank, and joins the army on the battlefield. Starting as an unknown soldier at the very bottom, he fights bloody battles on the frontier and narrowly escapes death time and again. Together with brothers-in-arms who share his life and death, he rises step by step amid the smoke and chaos of war. In the mortal world, he 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He is Zhao De, the fourth prince of the empire who is well-dressed and well-fed, but with an imperial order, he hides his name, abandons the honor of being a prince, and joins the battlefield. Starting from an unknown soldier at the bottom, he fought through bloody border crossings and narrowly escaped death. Together with his brothers in life and death, he rose step by step in a troubled world. We meet in the world of mortals, meet a confidant and beauties, hold the affection of our children, and hide the tenderness in our hearts. There are turbulent undercurrents in the court, brotherly suspicions, imperial power struggles, and aristocratic families; the battlefield is in troubled times, with famous generals blocking the road, powerful enemies around, and life and death at stake. He has experienced the estrangement between father and son, the separation of brothers, the bondage of beauty, the life of close friends, and the fate of powerful enemies. From a humble soldier, he gradually gained military power, established prestige, controlled the frontiers, and shocked the government and the public. He rose up in the chess game of troubled times and bucked the trend and became the king in the world's strife. The golden thrones are within easy reach of each other; thousands of miles of mountains and rivers are within the palm of your hand. Is it to maintain sincerity and return power to the emperor? Is it to inherit the eternal legacy and ascend to the 9th Five-Year Plan? The ups and downs of the wind and clouds are up to me. When the troubled times come to an end, and the world bows its head - I wonder who else in the world today, other than me!

25. 75 综 Rewriting the World with the Emperor's System 综影视朕手握帝王系统重写世界 The Guanghanzi of Anyun Province安云省的广寒子Ancient Romance100k WordsOngoing System + reborn + dual protagonists (the male lead is Liu Che; the heroine is Ning Yun, who transmigrates, and Lin Wan’er, who is reborn) + political intrigue + feel-good power fantasy + infrastructure building + chaotic pairings + both protagonists are beloved by all + crossover of film and television worlds + Joy of Life + no CP The greatest emperor of all time is reborn in the Kingdom of Qing as a wrinkly baby. His biological father holds him upside down to inspect him, while his aunt pinches 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Liu Chechuan arrived in Qing Yunian

26. 76 大 Great Tang: I'm Li Ke, and I Win by Collecting People's Last Words 大唐：我，李恪，靠收遗言躺赢 Kong Qingluan空青鸾Historical1.5M WordsOngoing After 36 straight hours of overtime, Li Ke, a burned-out 996 office worker, dies suddenly. When he opens his eyes, he has become the most ill-fated prince of the Tang dynasty: Li Ke, Prince of Shu! He carries the bloodlines of both the Sui and Tang imperial houses, and history marks him as a high-risk figure who was wrongfully executed. It’s hell mode from the start! Fortunately, his golden finger, the “Kind Words App,” comes online. It senses regret within five zhang, and collecting it earns re 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Haha, okay, recommended, okay

27. 77 宋 Song Cavalry Rules the World 宋骑天下 Plain White of Cizhou刺州的素白Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Modern engineering PhD Zhao Qi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji. With the Jingkang Incident looming, he resolves to turn the empire’s fortunes around. His first move is to expand the Imperial City Bureau and divide its duties into specialized branches. When his ministers denounce him for “neglecting his proper duties,” Zhao Qi quietly equips all three armies with newly developed Shenbi crossbows. When the Jin army marches south toward the Sixteen Prefe 564Reads8.8Score564Shelves

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    You can read this novel, it's definitely good

28. 78 重 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are battles in temples and swords, and it is suitable to be read in one sitting.

29. 79 北 The Northern Song Dynasty’s Greatest Treacherous Chancellor 北宋第一奸相 Huo Guanjun霍冠军Historical447k WordsOngoing After transmigrating as Cai Jing, I'm going to carry out a once-in-a-millennium reform with Wang Anshi! A modern history student transmigrates as Cai Jing. By the age of seven, people are already calling him a prodigy. Looking at the corrupt court on the brink of collapse, he silently clenches his fists. In this life, he'll stir up the winds of change from the shadows. Secretly amass wealth, recruit talented people, gather leverage... Ten years of planning, all waiting for the right moment. When 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend these two novels. The male protagonist relies on modern knowledge to create firearms, telescopes, and hot-air balloons, implement drastic reform policies, unify his thoughts through new learning, and finally unify the world. The war scenes are grand and the storyline is ups and downs. It's a super interesting new fictional history book! [Adoration]

30. 80 从 From Hostage to Emperor for the Ages 从质子到千古一帝 The Silent Writer沉默的作家Historical317k WordsOngoing Wei Huan, the ninth prince of Great Wei, was overlooked by his father. He volunteered to become a hostage in the state of Jin. After surviving countless life-and-death trials and experiencing one romance after another, he ultimately returned to Wei with the support of his many confidantes, brilliant strategists, and valiant generals. He ascended the throne, unified the realm, and became an emperor for the ages. This is not only a deeply moving, earth-shaking tale of love and passion, but also an —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good looking. . . . .

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