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Historical Political Intrigue Novels

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GPT-6 Luna

Any good historical novels about power struggles? I'd like clever, high-IQ scheming and maneuvering between an emperor and his ministers.

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1 Gathering the Talents of the Three Kingdoms to Battle Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing! King KaikaiHistorical3.1M WordsOngoing 22.6kReads8.0Score1.5kShelves
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It's really good to read, the author is really attentive, and it's really enjoyable to read.
2 A Cripple? No, No. You'll All Kneel and Call Me Your Lordship Mo Bai1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted 15.2kReads8.2Score1.1kShelves
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A plot about a treasure discovered by chance, which abandons the systematic time-travel routine, the group portraits are vivid, and the plot can withstand scrutiny.
3 Fake Eunuch: from Helping the Queen Mother Ascend the Throne to Scheming the World Harmony Before BirthHistorical353k WordsCompleted 328Reads—Score—Shelves
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A top level Machiavellian novel, full of calculations, plots within plots, traps within traps, there are many foreshadowings buried in the previous text, and all kinds of surprises come to mind after reading it!
4 Emperors Cultivate Immortality: Ying Zheng Starts with Nine Supreme Bones! The Rich Couch PotatoEastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted 27.4kReads7.0Score4kShelves
5 Warring States: Jin's Desperate Counterattack to Reclaim Han, Zhao, and Wei Feng ShaoshuiHistorical3.1M WordsCompleted 4kReads8.8Score310Shelves
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In addition to the seven heroes, the once great country unexpectedly rose. The protagonist travels back to Jin Jinggong, the last king of the Jin Kingdom. He first rescues Nie Zheng, and then befriends Wu Qi. He travels among the princes and states, and hundreds of schools of thought, using power and strategy, training troops and gathering generals, fighting for territory, and finally rising to dominate the world.
6 On the Day of the Wake, I Was Promoted to the Throne by My Sisters-In-Law Firewood Stove KingHistorical542k WordsOngoing 5.9kReads8.8Score277Shelves
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[Imaginary dynasty + time travel + war + conspiracy + group portraits + the golden finger was cut in half] Tian Shu, a male high school student, woke up and traveled through the ancient mourning hall. The widowed sisters-in-law swarmed over and showed their utmost concern. In troubled times and feudal times, noble surnames are in power. The system is in vain, and the sisters-in-law have their own agendas. Can he, who comes from a poor family, change his fate against the odds? Sitting on thousands of miles of land and leaving a name in history! [Holds face] Or is it impossible to escape fate and become a miserable cannon fodder for someone else's marriage?
7 The Lights Are Gone RuixuanAncient Romance822k WordsOngoing 2kReads9.3Score281Shelves
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The ancient saying is Machiavellian, with feelings of family and country, a background of firmness and belief, dual strengths, and everyone has brains. The micro-group resembles the construction of a complex power system, the logic of multi-camp games, and the grayness of character motivations. The writing is delicate and full of tension, and it describes the undercurrents in the ravines of people's hearts under the emperor's mind, and the cracks in the skins of powerful ministers. The author's writing is both aggressive and balanced, and he can also catch his own choices.
8 Hey, You! Don’t Run! My Young Lady Has Her Eye on You! Zuo LanHistorical1.1M WordsCompleted 7.8kReads8.3Score472Shelves
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This one is good.
9 Zhaoyang Liehuang InnocentAncient Romance326k WordsOngoing 2Reads—Score—Shelves
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In the turbulent times of the late Sui Dynasty, against the backdrop of wars and wars, a legendary woman, Li Xiuning, emerged. This new book "Zhaoyang Liehuang" takes you through the long river of history and witnesses the rise and struggle of a heroine. Li Xiuning, the daughter of a prince, was supposed to be a weak woman waiting to be married. However, fate brought her back to her late teens and gave her a chance to change her destiny. In her previous life, she helped her father and brother conquer the world, but she only received a few entries in the history books. In this life, she vowed not only to preserve her family, but also to fight for her own place in this troubled world and write her own legend with her own hands. Powerful struggle: Undercurrents are surging in Chang'an City, including King Qi's conspiracy, the game between the East Palace and the Yuwen family, and Emperor Yang's suspicion... All forces are watching. Li Xiuning, a woman who should have stayed away from political struggles, quietly made plans and became a chess player. ‌Heroic Arrogance‌: On the battlefield, Li Xiuning showed bravery and wisdom that was not inferior to that of a man. She not only saved her family, but also won her own place in troubled times. ‌Love and hate‌: In troubled times, love also seems particularly precious. Li Xiuning's love and hatred with heroes from all walks of life add a bit of tenderness and color to this book. ‌Feelings of Family and Country‌: Facing the broken mountains and rivers, Li Xiuning always cherishes feelings of family and country. She not only fights for her family, but also for the people of the world. Her legendary story will always be remembered in people's hearts. ‌"The Phoenix" is not only a historical novel, but also a magnificent epic about courage, wisdom and feelings of family and country. This book will take you through the legendary life of a heroine and feel her tenacity and persistence in troubled times. Let us follow Li Xiuning's footsteps and witness her glory and glory in troubled times!
10 Unfaithful to Jin Prince of KaiyangHistorical1.7M WordsCompleted 984Reads5.8Score100Shelves
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There is no more rigorous and serious historical novel than this one. The author often throws out allusions, historical materials, and references, and the writing style is also poetic and picturesque. It was written during the Western Jin Dynasty, and actually covers the entire ancient times. It has far-reaching implications and grand scenes. I find it enjoyable to read over and over again, and it is a highly recommended book.
11 Three Kingdoms: Transmigrating into the Yellow Turban Rebellion to Turn the Tide Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast SkyHistorical2.0M WordsCompleted 2kReads8.8Score173Shelves
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These are two of my favorite long-form Three Kingdoms travel novels. They mainly focus on planning large-scale wars, supplemented by marrying beautiful women, and defeating the princes and alien races to finally dominate the world.
12 Three Kingdoms: Let Han Yu Rule the World Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast SkyHistorical1.3M WordsCompleted 1.9kReads8.0Score115Shelves
13 A Man Who Doesn't Chase Pleasure Is No Worthy Crown Prince! Yan ShisanHistorical5.0M WordsCompleted 41.6kReads9.0Score4.5kShelves
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This should be a good book, one of the best among the books I have read. It can be added to the bookshelf.
14 Mortal Jiang Ziya Midnight Candle MarketEastern Fantasy327k WordsOngoing 4Reads—Score—Shelves
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The heart-warming plot will show you the different world of Shang and Zhou dynasties.
15 After Time Travel, I Just Want to Be a Playboy and a Devil. Don't Chase Me. Rain-Soaked LeavesHistorical116k WordsOngoing 30Reads—Score—Shelves
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Historical plot, multiple female protagonists, you can try it if you like it, it's definitely not bad
16 Zhen Huan, Who Plots the World, Travels Through Madam Qi Painting in Glass Frame886k WordsOngoing 150Reads8.3Score—Shelves
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It belongs to the Machiavellian time-travel genre. It is a rigorous historical novel that respects the historical context and character characteristics. It does not engage in love between children and uses Machiavellianism as the entry point.
17 The Emperor's Soul Penetrated the Queen Mother and Swept Across the Seven Kingdoms to Invigorate the Sky. Master YidengHistorical216k WordsCompleted 2Reads—Score—Shelves
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After the soul of the subjugated emperor penetrated the deposed prince, the country was about to be subjugated again at the beginning...
18 Zhang Juzheng (All Four Volumes) Xiong ZhaozhengHistorical1.1M WordsCompleted 6.8kReads9.6Score1.5kShelves
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The two books can be read consecutively, first 1566 and then Zhang Juzheng, to understand the signs before the collapse of the Ming Dynasty.
19 From Yongzheng's Princely Residence to the Greatest Emperor of All Time Third Aunt from the FarmHistorical1.2M WordsOngoing 9.5kReads8.2Score420Shelves
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The historical novel is wonderful and very interesting.
20 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs Farmer Third Young MasterHistorical3.7M WordsCompleted 37.4kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves
21 The Wind Is Rising and the Clouds Are Rising, the Beauty Is Angry Ten Miles of Spring Breeze, Pleasing MyselfAncient Romance447k WordsCompleted 1.2kReads5.8Score—Shelves
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Hard-core plotting, self-consistent logic, high IQ duel, emotional game, extreme tension, compact plot, strong country and army, plunder, court affairs, rewriting of rules, both male and female protagonists are career-mad.
22 Li Chengqian: I Really Don't Want to Be Emperor I'm Almost Out of BatteryHistorical1.0M WordsCompleted 6kReads6.9Score275Shelves
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The pen is sharp and sharp, and the characters are vivid and plotting, the historical charm is revealed with a profound background, the logic is rigorous to make up for the regrets of the dynasty, the legend of the emperor is explored through time and space, and the wonderful pen is used to create a masterpiece!
23 Da Qin: This Fusu Qiang Is Terrifying The Silly Cat Is Not SillyHistorical1.2M WordsOngoing 27Reads5.8Score—Shelves
24 Jiajing’s Beloved Eldest Son Resting CloudHistorical5.4M WordsCompleted 8.5kReads8.5Score780Shelves
25 After Being Reborn, I Want to Become a Monk at the Beginning A Pile of TeaAncient Romance505k WordsOngoing 71Reads5.8Score—Shelves
26 Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang Cried at the Beginning Tea Book GoldfishHistorical1.2M WordsOngoing 214Reads5.8Score—Shelves
27 After the War, Jin Fought for the World: Starting from Recapturing Yanyun Milan ComplexHistorical550k WordsCompleted 24Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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Let's take a look, strategy + time travel + war + technology + growth + farming + chaos
28 Black Moon Halberd: Love and Enmity in the Western Regions White Water Rice DumplingAncient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted 49Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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A historical novel about Machiavellian wars. The protagonist is a mixed-race Chinese and Hu who is good at using bows and spears. He struggles to survive with his conscience against the background of the war between the Western Han Dynasty and the Huns fighting for the Western Regions. He stages a half-life revenge and a fateful relationship with several girls (not a stallion harem novel). Finally, he serves as the guardian of the Western Regions, avenges blood, resists the Huns, and controls the frontier. The first war appeared in Chapter 21. Since then, all the forces have appeared one after another, and it has become more and more exciting. There are family and country, political intrigues, wars, coups, rebellions... And so on. You will understand after taking a look.
29 Duhuang Xu XushengHistorical206k WordsOngoing 15Reads—Score—Shelves
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[The plot is exciting + the rhythm is tight] "The prince has just entered the East Palace, and the secret war has begun!" There is no lengthy foreshadowing, and the plot is intensive: the third prince plots, the fifth prince forces the palace, side branches spy... The protagonist steps on the tip of a knife every step of the way, and the pace is as fast as lightning!
30 Traveling Through the Violent Qin Dynasty: Chen Sheng Led Me to the Uprising Gutian MilletHistorical1.1M WordsCompleted 105Reads8.2Score—Shelves
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New book on history, Machiavellian online,
31 Pine Breeze on the Ridge, Moonlight on the Mountain Fish Beneath the IceAncient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted 153Reads7.9Score—Shelves
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It feels like it could be made into a TV series. I feel sorry for the male protagonist's experience. There is a feeling that the court and the world are inseparable. The male protagonist endures all the way. Fortunately, there is a female protagonist who can understand and accompany each other.
32 He Replaced His Brother Who Died in the War and Married His Prospective Sister-In-Law. Big Sister AliHistorical103k WordsCompleted 21Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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The story of the twin dragons of Beichen Kingdom is gripping. The prince falls, Yu Wensheng returns, a substitute, family, country, love, multiple elements create a wonderful plot!
33 Red Wall Secrets: a Complete Unabridged History of China (Full Unabridged Version) Xu XiaotianHistorical2.7M WordsCompleted 1.6kReads9.3Score305Shelves
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The combination of strategy and wisdom
34 Party Strife in China's Past Dynasties Wang TonglingHistorical151k WordsCompleted 201Reads7.8Score100Shelves
35 Complete Collection of Palace Romances from Past Dynasties Xu XiaotianHistorical2.0M WordsCompleted 163Reads9.5Score—Shelves
36 Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties-Complete Edition Qing·chu RenhuoHistorical617k WordsCompleted 848Reads9.6Score—Shelves
37 Romance of the Sixteenth Dynasties of the Ming Palace Xu XiaotianHistorical751k WordsCompleted 91Reads9.4Score—Shelves
38 Mengjin Ferry ChaoshannanHistorical267k WordsCompleted 1Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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I recommend this book. The plot is compact and the writing is exquisite. It is very exciting.
39 A Commoner Holds the Imperial Seal, So Let Me Be Rude Bread Fu Lu WaHistorical1.1M WordsOngoing 40Reads—Score—Shelves
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It can be read as a historical reference book, and it is also a textbook on ancient tactics! Learn a little bit about political power and tactics, and understand a lot about how to survive in troubled times. It's great!
40 Hong Xiuquan, the Charismatic Heavenly King Yu SonghanHistorical1.3M WordsCompleted 6.6kReads8.4Score508Shelves
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It has a plot, a story, a plot, historical facts, and writing. If you understand Hong Xiuquan, you will understand the man!
41 From Frontier Army Officer to Conquering the World Seven BladesHistorical1.3M WordsOngoing 2.1kReads6.7Score129Shelves
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Imaginary history, no system and no cheats!
42 The Dragon Rises from Jinling and Continues the Tang Dynasty for Another Five Hundred Years Lu MingkeHistorical163k WordsOngoing 64Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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New book is online. Please recommend! The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms is a slow-burning (watching and playing soy sauce in the early stage), no system, no time travel, no technology, no golden fingers, no pretense, no brainlessness, no immortality, but history, characters, wars, calculations, and strategies. The adopted son usurped power to control the feudal towns, and then unified the world, and continued the Tang Dynasty for another five hundred years! Recommend! !
43 Yang Tinghe on the Keyboard Xiaobao Is Very NiceHistorical481k WordsCompleted 9Reads—Score—Shelves
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Great ceremony [grass has been planted]
44 A Literary Youth in the Han Dynasty Last Night I Saw Your PostHistorical1.5M WordsOngoing 4.9kReads7.7Score394Shelves
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Take it and read it, it's a great book! [Like][Like][Like]
45 The Dragon of Dynasty Is in Dateng Don't Ask Who I AmHistorical672k WordsCompleted 18Reads—Score—Shelves
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Start as a beggar and conquer the world step by step
46 Foggy Rain Chang'an LevelingHistorical818k WordsOngoing 46Reads—Score—Shelves
47 Talk About the Complete Biography of Tang Dynasty Rulian LaymanHistorical360k WordsCompleted 17Reads9.4Score—Shelves
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History book peak
48 Beiping Folk During the Anti-Japanese War Qi RushanHistorical53k WordsCompleted 24Reads8.7Score—Shelves
49 Liu Bowen's Ups and Downs as an Official The Gurgling SpringHistorical565k WordsCompleted 240Reads—Score—Shelves
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Historical literature, Machiavellian battles of wits
50 Traveling Through Wuhuanhua: Bloody Chang'an War Hymn Young Master WeinanHistorical564k WordsCompleted 25Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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: Yang conspired to destroy Hu, and the foundation was built with blood and fire** > **A blood edict disrupted the Qinzhou chess game! ** > Chang'an fell and the Xiongnu wreaked havoc. Xu Zhaoyuan went to Chencang alone, used the forged blood edict of the Jin Emperor as bait, and offered four strategies of "rectifying the title, honoring the princess, making allies, and reorganizing the army", which instantly aroused the Nanyang King Sima's desire to maintain power. He respected the king openly, but controlled the sun secretly; he accepted the Di chief Pu Hong and pretended to marry him to actually control his tribe; he used the Xiongnu's prophecy of "paying the king with grass" to frighten the heroes. The situation of driving the tiger to devour the wolf is also announced: inspiring Jin Zhun to kill the king and rebel against Zhao, and tempting Liu Yao and Shi Le to eat each other! See how modern wise men use history as a blade to carve out the road to rebuilding the mountains and rivers in the cracks of Hu chiefs and traitors! # Calculate no legacy strategy #Chance player in troubled times