The Protagonist Is a Scheming Strategist With No Moral Limits 主角是一个没有道德底线的毒士

1. 1 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 382.6kReads9.2Score32.3kShelves

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   A hilarious and exhilarating masterpiece! Empress: "When you've personally wiped out your enemy's entire family, looking at the corpses strewn across the floor, and suddenly discover there's a child inside, what would you do?" Gao Yang: "I would say, 'Remember my face. Next time we meet, I won't hold back.' Then I'd turn and leave, only to suddenly turn back and laugh loudly, 'Haha, kid, we meet again!'" Empress: ...! [Laughing and crying emoji]

2. 2 从 From Jailor to the World’s Greatest Poison Master 从狱卒到天下第一毒士 A World Apart, There Is今非昔比地边有Historical59k WordsOngoing [Alternate World, Feel-Good Story, Characters May Be Dumbed Down] [No Immortal Cultivation, High Martial Arts] [Strategist · Advisor] Gao E, a second-year student at a key high school in a centrally administered municipality, transmigrates one day and finds herself a prison guard in a dungeon in another world. Watch her devise deadly schemes, destroy the feudal lords, and seize the realm! 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is really good. The protagonist defies expectations; he's ruthless and cunning. See Chapter 4 for details.

3. 3 穿 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms: Taking Cao Mengde to Hanzhong 穿越三国：带曹孟德去汉中 Tricking Lame People into Earning Money with Their Step Counts骗瘸子运动步数能换钱Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A jade-faced man with a moon fan, a brilliant strategist and immortal; crimson-eyed and feared by thousands for his poisonous schemes. Originally titled: Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms: Taking Cao Mengde to Hanzhong (Three Kingdoms, buying into Cao Cao's venture from the start.) After transmigrating, Yan Xu became the most ruthless strategist in Cao Cao's camp. Cao Cao: The enemy is attacking. Who has a plan? Jia Xu rises. Cao Cao: Wenhe, we need to take prisoners alive. Jia Xu quietly sit 13.9kReads8.3Score1.3kShelves

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   This book features Cao Cao joining his camp, making him even more ruthless than Jia Xu and Cheng Yu! Crucially, the character development and plot are excellent, the language is incredibly fluent and natural, and there's plenty of educational content throughout. It's fantastic, depicting the open and covert struggles between various factions.

4. 4 选 You Chose Me as Censor, Li Shimin, So Why Are You Crying? 选我当御史，李世民你哭什么 Zhang Invincible张无敌Historical4.1M WordsOngoing [Hilarious, satisfying, lighthearted, historical, ancient China] Cheng Jun transmigrated to the third year of the Zhenguan era in the Tang Dynasty, becoming the son of the military officer Cheng Yaojin. As it happened, Li Shimin was recruiting imperial censors! Years later, Li Shimin said to the Crown Prince, “Cheng Jun is a peerless sword of our Great Tang. Only a virtuous person can wield him. You're young, so I'll leave him to you.” The Crown Prince burst into tears. “I don't want it anymore! 45.3kReads9.0Score3.1kShelves

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   Logical genius, that's hilarious! The protagonist is either implicating someone or on his way to implicating someone all the time.

5. 5 毒 The Poisonous Strategist, the Emperor's Son-in-Law: Zhu Yuanzhang, Don't Panic 毒士帝婿，朱元璋你别怂 Desolate Dust荒尘Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Li Qi transmigrated. And, of all people, he ended up as Li Shanchang’s only son! To avoid the fate of having his entire family executed, Li Qi decided to court disaster and unconditionally fawn over the wise and mighty Hongwu Emperor, Taizu of the Great Ming, Zhu Yuanzhang. “What? There’s a corrupt official?” “Your Majesty, don’t worry. How about peeling off his skin and stuffing it with straw?” “What? Most scholars in the early Ming refuse to serve in office?” “Don’t worry, Your Majesty. Strip 2.9kReads8.7Score460Shelves

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   It's very well written.

6. 6 反EN Villain: My Little Brother is the Chosen One 反派：我的弟弟是天选之子 I Keep a Fat Rabbit家养了只肥兔Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsCompleted "Lovably awful villain + wish fulfillment + scheming + lighthearted + sly trickster + shameless + not an invincible protagonist" Qin Feng transmigrated into the ancient wilderness as the eldest young master of the Qin family. His twin younger brother was the legendary Chosen One, and possessed a one-in-ten-thousand Supreme Bone. He thought he could ride his brother’s coattails to the peak of life, but then an unprincipled System showed up and told him there was a bright future in being a villain 342.6kReads9.5Score38.8kShelves
7. 7 三 Three Kingdoms: The Cruelest Strategist, Making Cao Cao Break Out in a Cold Sweat 三国：最狠军师，老曹吓得出冷汗 Stubborn Roast Leg of Lamb倔强的烤羊腿Historical1.3M WordsOngoing He transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and bluffs his way into becoming Cao Cao's ace military strategist. The Battle of Guandu is about to begin. Cao Cao has just suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Yan Liang. With provisions running low and an epidemic spreading, he can't help but fret. Cao Cao: “Our army is short on provisions. Does anyone have a plan?” Li Fei: “I have one. There's a county outside Baima City with a population of a hundred thousand...” Cao Cao says nothing. “Our ar 4.3kReads6.0Score321Shelves
8. 8 我 I Keep Offering Poisonous Schemes, and the Empress Calls Me the Living King of Hell 我屡献毒计，女帝直呼活阎王 A Little Crooked有点歪Historical2.9M WordsCompleted Empress: “The remnants of the previous dynasty keep causing trouble. Do you have any good ideas, Minister Lu?” Lu Duo: “Your Majesty could announce to the realm that a shrine will be built for the former imperial family, with a monument erected so their surviving followers can come pay their respects. Then, in the name of benevolence and righteousness, grant them titles as a sign of respect.” “Once they're all gathered, set the place on fire and burn them alive.” Empress: “Three ministers have b 18.4kReads8.3Score1.9kShelves

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   There aren't many lighthearted and humorous ancient strategist novels that you can actually finish reading, but these few are worth checking out!

9. 9 我 I, the Deadly Strategist, Am Urged by the Empress to Calm Down 我，绝命毒士，女帝劝我冷静 Ma Cha Chong Pi马叉虫皮Historical289k WordsCompleted Chen Hanzheng transmigrates to the Great Xia Dynasty, comes top in all three levels of the imperial examinations, and earns the title of top scholar. The empress takes a keen interest in him and orders him to draft policies for governing the country and maintaining peace, as well as decide on an official appointment. But his first memorial on governing the country and maintaining peace is a love letter to the empress. Empress: I told you to write policies for governing the country. Chen Hanzheng 105Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 10 大 Great Zhou: I Keep Offering Poisonous Schemes, and the Empress Tells Me to Calm Down 大周：屡献毒计，女帝劝我冷静 Pingyu Pavilion平舆小阁Historical305k WordsCompleted Can using dirty tricks make you stronger? The legendary Conqueror’s Haki and Star Chow’s Tathagata Palm can be obtained simply by using schemes. The more schemes you come up with, the more skills you gain. The empress: “I told you to wipe out his entire clan, and you went and shook all their eggs!” At a cooking competition, Li Mubai serves up intestines cooked nine times and takes first place. Northern Liao: “The Great Zhou envoys are fit only to crawl through a dog hole.” Li Mubai: “Only dogs c 77Reads5.4Score—Shelves
11. 11 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 9kReads8.5Score638Shelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the chief strategist. However, because his schemes are so ruthless that he only uses them at the last moment, while others are still trying to find a way out of a predicament, he has already come up with a hundred plans, but they are all too unethical and are opposed by everyone. [Laughing and crying emoji]

12. 12 他 He Can Knock Lü Bu Out with One Punch, and You Call Him a Strategist? 他一拳能打死吕布，你管这叫谋士 Chancellor, Don't Go Wild丞相别浪Historical3.6M WordsOngoing Synopsis: Wang Xiao transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and obtains the Peerless Strategist System. But its reward is maxed-out combat ability, and he can only keep it permanently by becoming a strategist. With no other choice, Wang Xiao goes to Cao Cao to apply for a strategist position. On his very first day, he beats Dian Wei to a pulp right in front of Cao Cao. Dian Wei: "I knew I might lose, but I never thought I'd lose to a strategist!" Lu Bu: "Cao Cao's forces must really be short 24kReads8.9Score2.2kShelves
13. 13 最 The Ultimate Schemer: I Lower the Bar for Romance-Focused Fiction 最强毒士，我拉低女频世界下限 Gatsby Can't Get Back on His Feet盖兹比不会翻身Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Transmigrate into a Book + Poison-Tongued Strategist + Ruthless + No Romance + Comedy + Maximum Satisfaction] Lin Yi transmigrates into a romance novel and becomes a strategist by the female lead’s side? Having read the original, he knows: The female lead, Su He, may be a princess with power in her hands, but she’s an utterly love-addled saint! Her younger brother the emperor, her princess consort, even her maids and servants can all bully her! Fortunately, Lin Yi has the [Strongest Poison-Tong 4.4kReads8.3Score348Shelves

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    The protagonist, Lin Yi, is a poison master with no romantic partner. He is an ancient Greek god who controls the Yellow River and an ancient human trafficker. His poetic motto is "stirring rice with boogers and adding an egg."

14. 14 谁 Who Let Him Transmigrate? He's Ruined the Customs of the Ancient World 谁让他穿越的，古代风气都带坏了 A Little Crooked有点歪Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [No System + Everyday Life + Comedy] Lately, all sorts of strange cases have been cropping up in the Great Ling Imperial City: staged traffic accidents, extortion, honey traps, investment scams, predatory loans, and exorbitant upfront interest... The court was furious and ordered a thorough investigation. To its shock, they discovered that the princess herself had run a honey trap. The old man who staged traffic accidents was a third-rank court official in his sixties. The mastermind behind the 2.7kReads8.3Score223Shelves

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    [Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn] 1. The male protagonist transmigrates and exists as the most cunning strategist beside the Empress. From the Empress's cautious probing when he first shows his talent, to his gradual unveiling of his sharp edge, and then to the fierce clashes with various forces, every chapter is filled with tension and excitement. The scene where the Empress calls the protagonist "Living Yama" pushes the story to its climax, highlighting the protagonist's awe-inspiring status and influence...

15. 15 三 The Three Kingdoms’ Confucian Strategist 三国抡语军师 Painted Bridge by the Willow Smoke烟柳画桥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Ping: “There are five married women, and the lord took three. Wenruo, you're not one of them.” Xun Yu: “Do you think you're funny?” Xu Ping: “Not really, but I can try to be. I can bark like a dog.” Xun Yu: “Let's hear it.” Xu Ping mimicked Xun Yu's voice: “Ahem. Do you think you're funny?” Xun Yu silently set down the bamboo slips in his hand and reached for the bronze candlestick beside him. Xun You hurriedly stopped Xun Yu. “Uncle, you can't beat Ji'an. Calm down.” Guo Jia: “Huh? Is Ji'an 200Reads8.8Score—Shelves
16. 16 曹 Cao Cao's Rogue Strategist 曹操的痞军师 Ballad Walker挽歌行人Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the twelfth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao's chief strategist, Guo Fengxiao, died of illness at the age of thirty-seven. People in later generations mourned his untimely death and couldn't help wondering what plans this extraordinary genius had left behind for Cao Cao. Our story begins here... 5.6kReads8.0Score449Shelves
17. 17 大 Great Qin: Emperor Qin Shi Huang, I Really Don't Want to Live Off You! 大秦：始皇帝，我真不吃软饭啊！ The King of Qin Circles the Pig秦王绕猪Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The Analects + Hilarious + Cunning + Lighthearted + His Majesty Zheng + Shamelessly Stealing + Absolutely Outrageous] Qin Feng inexplicably transmigrates to the Qin dynasty before Qin unifies the six states, and the First Emperor overhears his thoughts. The two then embark on a hilarious daily battle of wits. “Qin Feng, tell me, what does ‘The Master does not speak of prodigies, force, disorder, or spirits’ mean?” “It means the Master doesn’t want to talk to you, and will use brute force to bea 45.1kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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    The first book: After transmigrating, he taught Fusu the saying, "If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening." During the war against Chu, he used catapults to pelt rice paddies. The second book: Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms period, he possessed maxed-out martial arts skills but was forced by his patron to become a strategist. Unexpectedly, he resorted to any means necessary to become a strategist, ultimately failing...

18. 18 被 After Liu Bei Abandoned Me, Cao Cao Begged Me to Be His Strategist 被刘备抛弃后，曹操跪求我当军师 A Salty Fish一支咸鱼Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [A strategist puts himself in the game, then wins by outthinking Heaven itself.] After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, Liu Xian begins serving Liu Bei, a fellow descendant of the Han imperial family, in Pingyuan County. He offers thirty-six ruthless stratagems, only for Liu Bei to accuse him of being an immoral, unjust, and dishonorable man. He goes to Xuzhou to help Tao Qian, but Lü Bu raids their home. Zhang Fei flees on his own, and Liu Xian is captured. He garrisons troops in Xiaop 6.2kReads8.8Score527Shelves
19. 19 在 What’s a Ghost to a Villain? 在恶棍面前，鬼算个啥 Stir-Fried Bangs爆炒齐刘海Urban444k WordsCompleted [Supernatural] [Comedy] [Transmigration] [Villain] [Capitalism] As the supernatural resurges and evil spirits run rampant, the System’s mission deadline is fast approaching. Fresh out of prison, Chu Feng can only quietly pinch out his cigarette. “I wanted to be a good person, but now I don’t have a choice.” Beautiful female ghost: “Find a cutie online, trick her into coming over, then make her a factory girl.” Red-clad Ghost King: “Help! This guy beats ghosts like they’re people!” Little ghost: 2.5kReads9.0Score175Shelves
20. 20 西 The Journey to the West Gang: The Ruthless Bandit Tang Sanzang 西游团伙：悍匪唐三葬 Young Master Feng公子枫Eastern Fantasy429k WordsCompleted I am Tang Sanzang, and I bury the heavens, the earth, and all living beings! A bandit gang, growing bigger and stronger: first seize Spirit Mountain, then build a new glory! Sun Xingzhe: Tathagata, my master is the boss now. Get over here and bow to him! Zhu Bajie: Here's your surprise: my master isn't here for the scriptures, he's here for your life! Sha Wujing: Damn it, I'm a very cultured person. I don't like swearing at people! The Queen: Brother, if I eat this, will I really live forever? “ 141Reads9.1Score—Shelves
21. 21 先 Born to Be a Poisonous Strategist, the Empress Calls Me Less Than Human 先天毒士圣体，女帝骂我不是人 Little Guo, Little Slacker小郭小趴菜Historical215k WordsCompleted Empress: “My ministers, a plague is raging through the army camps at the front. Does anyone have a good plan to ease the plight of our soldiers?” Chancellor: “Your Majesty, I believe we should quickly recruit skilled physicians from across the country and send them to the front. We should also strictly isolate any soldiers who die of the plague and cremate their bodies, to eradicate the source of the disease and gradually stop its spread.” Mu Bai: “Why not just use catapults to launch the plague 88Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    This one is quite toxic.

22. 22 三 Three Kingdoms: I Said Nothing and Became the Army Advisor 三国：一言不发，我成了军师祭酒 A Salty Fish一支咸鱼Historical653k WordsCompleted “I, Xu Shu, swear to Heaven: after joining Cao Cao's camp, I will never offer a single plan or strategy for the rest of my life!” Young Xu Fu transmigrates into Xu Shu. Because of his oath to Heaven, he unexpectedly obtains a Diary System. All he has to do is write in his diary to receive all kinds of generous rewards. [Summer, 208. The east wind is about to blow. Zhou Yu will set fire to Red Cliffs, and Cao the Widow will flee along Huarong Trail. I'm getting out of here first!] [Autumn, 208. H 2.9kReads9.0Score374Shelves

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    These are all

23. 23 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 9.7kReads9.2Score741Shelves
24. 24 军 Military Industry: A Poison-Tongued Researcher, and Eagle Sauce Tells Me to Calm Down 军工：毒士科研，鹰酱劝我冷静 Diehard Fan of Jing Wuhen净无痕铁粉Urban377k WordsOngoing After graduating, Su Chen became the chief engineer of the coast guard. He soon developed a nuclear reactor and a laser defense system, and installed electromagnetic railgun systems on decommissioned warships. He also developed a sixth-generation stealth fighter with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities to serve as a carrier-based helicopter. He even developed a mech to serve as body armor for the coast guard. When pirates appeared one day, the warships he had modified were dispatched to th 19Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is a ruthless ruthless villain. After wiping out his entire enemy's family, he discovers there's still a child left. What should he do? The answer is: "I'll spare you this time, but I'll take your life next time we meet." He turns and leaves, then quickly turns back—and they meet again! [Thinking]

25. 25 我 I’m the World’s Number One Poison Strategist 我，万国第一毒士 Six-String Dog六弦狗Historical186k WordsOngoing Li Yizhi transmigrated and awakened the Peerless Strategist System. Empress: “Among the surrendered troops, some still long for their homeland and are stirring up unrest. A rebellion could break out at any moment. Do any of you have a plan? What should we do?” Li Yizhi: “Your Majesty, I have a plan. Have people sing folk songs from their homeland among the troops. Anyone who joins in with fervor is a sure thing to kill. Then divide up the land and establish military settlements, binding them to 21Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 26 权 After Seizing Power, the Young Empress Became a Plaything 权倾朝野后，小女帝成了玩具 Youzi Duoduo又子多多Historical659k WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Six Kingdoms Coexisting + Empress Pursues Her Minister] Zheng Shanliang transmigrates into this world and awakens the Powerful Minister System. He becomes the young empress's regent, entrusted with her care. If he helps her unify the Six Kingdoms, he can become an immortal after death? The catch: for the rest of his life, he can only use schemes befitting a powerful minister? He holds sway over the entire court and commands an army of 200,000 in the north. The officials fear 3.3kReads7.7Score293Shelves

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    (Waving a folding fan, dressed in a black robe, standing seductively on the street in the female-oriented online world) Hehe, this poison master has arrived! (Raising an eyebrow and chuckling, his tone tinged with mockery) The moral bottom line of this female-oriented online world is nothing more than this! (Narrowing his eyes, a sly glint flashes in them) Watch how this poison master trains this heroine into a decisive and ruthless heroine! (Striding forward, kicking up a cloud of dust behind him) #StrongestPoisonMaster #FemaleOrientedOnlineWorld #MoralBottomLine #SuperStrategist #Heroine #Ruthless

27. 27 毒 The Poisonous Strategist: I Enter the Game and Ask the Empress to Exterminate My Clan 毒士：以身入局，自请女帝诛九族 Two Strokes of Ink二点墨Historical340k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to ancient times, Wu Liang had hoped to live quietly as a wealthy young master. But his father and brother were murdered, and his family fortune was seized. Well, there was only one thing to do: head to the capital. File a complaint with the emperor? No, it would be better to assassinate the empress and get the whole clan wiped out in one spectacular swoop. Wu Liang: “Wait, you can wipe out my entire clan, but spare my life. I have a plan that can help Great Liang rise from 87Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 28 秦 The Legend of Qin: The Ultimate Poison Strategist, Ying Zheng Calls Me a Living Devil 秦时：最强毒士，嬴政直呼活阎王 Eight Eunuch Novels八本太监Male-Channel Fanfiction563k WordsOngoing Ying Jian transmigrates to the Qin dynasty just as Qin Shi Huang unifies the Six Kingdoms and recruits talented people from across the land. As the most ruthless strategist around, he repeatedly offers the First Emperor one vicious scheme after another. Qin Shi Huang: Gai Nie was your teacher, but he betrayed Qin and fled. What do you think we should do with him? Ying Jian: He's the most ungrateful man under heaven. He should be cut to pieces and executed by a thousand cuts. Qin Shi Huang: Uh... 89Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 无 Peerless Poisonous Strategist: I Advise Liu Bei to Marry Lady Wu from the Start 无双毒士，开局劝刘备迎取吴国太 A Salty Fish一支咸鱼Historical354k WordsCompleted [Restore the Han dynasty, starting with Liu Bei and me marrying into a family in Jiangdong!] In the fifth year of Jian'an, the Belt Edict affair was exposed, and Cao Cao marched east to Xuzhou. Liu Bei lost his troops and was separated from his sworn brothers, but a handsome young man saved him. Wu Ming: "I can see the signs of an emperor in you, Uncle. You are destined for greatness!" Liu Bei: "My troops are few and my generals scarce. I've suffered defeat after defeat for years. Can someone li 2kReads8.8Score151Shelves

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    💥The protagonist transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty, just as the Empress ascends the throne and urgently needs talented people. So he volunteers to become the Empress's strongest strategist. Because he has no moral bottom line, he is called the "Living Yama" by the Empress.

30. 30 惊 A Horror Invasion? Aren’t They All My Minions? 惊悚入侵？这不全是我小弟吗 What's the Deal?怎么事儿Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Horror world + underlings + goofy comedy + hilarious + powerful big shot] (The Horror World wishes you an early death and a quick rebirth. If you don't die, you'll go crazy.) You might not believe this, but while everyone else was struggling desperately in the Horror World, trying to find a sliver of hope for survival, I had already taken control of every shady deal in the Horror World. The Horror World's supernatural alliance. "I'm reporting Chen Qishi by my real name!" Chen Qi, seated at the 101.7kReads9.2Score9.4kShelves

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    The horror world has no moral bottom line, and the protagonist is an incredibly silly and goofy character, hahaha. He's got that goofy vibe from the very beginning, it's really funny. Highly recommend it! If you don't laugh, come find me!

31. 31 我 Me, the Poisonous Strategist's PR Rep: The Whole Internet Begs Me Not to Go Too Far! 我，毒士公关，全网求我别极端！ Chasing Stories Under the Moon月下追文Urban322k WordsOngoing Qin Huai transmigrated to a parallel world and became the owner of a PR firm on the verge of bankruptcy. At the same time, he activated the Villainous Schemes System. As long as he used underhanded tactics, he could earn rewards. From then on, he embarked on a path of ruthless scheming. “Boss Qin, someone working on the river got cheated and had their wages deliberately withheld. Should we get involved?” “Perfect opportunity. Post a video and control the trending searches. Aim everything at Jian 5Reads5.9Score—Shelves
32. 32 毒 My Identity as a Toxic Strategist Is Exposed, and the Ruthless Empress Urges Me to Be Kind 毒士身份曝光，狠人女帝劝我善良 I Am a Study Machine我是卷王Historical396k WordsOngoing [System + multiple heroines + transmigration] Ye Wenhe transmigrates to the State of Chu and awakens the Poison Strategist System. Just as a struggle for the crown prince’s position is underway, he takes on the role of a poison strategist and begins helping Princess Ji Ruxiao make a comeback, claim the throne, and unite the Six Kingdoms. Empress: The enemy state has fallen. What should we do with its young royals? Ye Wenhe: Your subject has a plan! If that child dares to show up, someone must be 113Reads—Score—Shelves

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    💥This book is absolutely amazing, it's really good!🌈 He only paid two taels of silver to acquire Shangguan Luo. Lin Yi, on the other hand, directly offered twice that amount. But he was still worried about unforeseen circumstances. Until the official sale, he couldn't relax for a second.

33. 33 三 Three Kingdoms: In Cao Cao's Camp, Starting from the Battle of Red Cliffs 三国：人在曹营，开局赤壁 Reach Up and Pluck the Stars举手摘星辰Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Qin Chuan transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes a low-ranking secretary in Cao Cao's camp. On the eve of the Battle of Red Cliffs. Cao Cao: “A plague has ravaged our ranks and severely weakened our army. How do we deal with it?” Qin Chuan: “Easy. Send them all over to the Sun-Liu Alliance, and let them infect each other!” Cao Cao: “Who can go and sow discord between Zhou Yu and Sun Quan?” Qin Chuan: “Jiang Gan can go. We might as well send the plague-stricken soldiers along with hi 227Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    [Heart] ① The protagonist travels back to the eve of the Battle of Red Cliffs. A plague strikes Cao Cao's army, and the protagonist suggests throwing the corpses into the Sun-Liu alliance. ② The protagonist offers Liu Bei thirty-six poisonous strategies, but Liu Bei does not accept them and instead betrays the protagonist. The protagonist then directly joins Cao Cao and leads Cao Cao to unify the world.

34. 34 我 I Have a Plan to Bring Light Back to China 我有一计，可使华夏幽而复明 Nine Clans Match九族消消乐Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Zhang Ning transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty. If he can just get Zhu Yuanzhang to execute him, he can return to the 21st century and reach the pinnacle of success. He embarks on a career as a poison-tongued strategist, doing everything he can to get himself killed! He never expected Old Zhu to join the History Guild by accident, too. The moment he sees Emperor Ming Zhu Youjian, he flips the table. “This is outrageous! It’s a rebellion! Even the Fourth Son has become emperor!” Fuming, he consults 1.7kReads8.0Score134Shelves
35. 35 被 Driven Out by Kongming, I Help Cao Cao Conquer the World 被孔明撵走，我助曹操霸天下 Cute Jianjian可爱的健健Historical565k WordsCompleted “You rotten old Zhuge! Is that all I'm worth?” Zhuge Xuan clutches the few copper coins in his hand, grinding his teeth in fury. He had transmigrated to Zhuge Liang's side and spent over a year sharing his meager meals. He helped Zhuge Liang build his reputation, and finally stuck it out until Liu Bei made three visits to his thatched cottage. But who could have guessed that after the great victory at Bowang Slope, Zhuge Liang would dismiss him so casually? With no other choice, Zhuge Xuan joins 170Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    Ever since Cao Cao met Jia Xu and Cheng Yu, he'd always felt he hadn't done anything wrong. Jia Xu: "Setting fire." Cheng Yu: "You really know how to eat!" These two truly had no moral compass whatsoever.

36. 36 三 Three Kingdoms: The Strongest Strategist, From the Start I Plot to Kill Cao Cao 三国：最强军师，开局设计杀曹操 Feng Shuang Liutong枫霜流瞳Historical1.2M WordsCompleted No System in this story, just strategy and farming. To make things more exciting, the generals are slightly stronger than usual. This is not fantasy, and the tone is light and humorous, so read with confidence. Liu Bei gazed at Li Xuan with a complicated expression. This young man could command armies from behind the scenes, devise peerless strategies, spot talent with an unerring eye, outwit everyone, see far into the future, and excel at everything. He was eloquent, seemingly able to predict t 5.3kReads8.6Score341Shelves
37. 37 开 From the Start, Armed with Just a Blade, I Slaughter My Way from Death Row to Regent 开局一把刀从天牢死囚杀成摄政王 The Evening Breeze as Before晚风如故Historical3.2M WordsOngoing [Ruthless] [Scheming] [Powerful Minister] [Fights Dirty] [Chinese-Style Enchantress] [Backstabbers Deserve to Die] Transmigration isn't about holding back. It's about doing whatever you please. The moment Chen Yan opens his eyes, he's in a prison dungeon, after his own father and younger brother reported him. With his life hanging by a thread, he doesn't hesitate for a second. He turns to a powerful minister and becomes his most loyal lackey! The powerful minister demands a token of loyalty. Che 11.9kReads8.9Score926Shelves
38. 38 赤 The Battle of Red Cliffs: Cao Cao Makes Me His Chief Strategist! 赤壁大战：曹操拜我首席军师！ A Stroke of Eternal Life一笔长生Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Gu Ze transmigrates into the Three Kingdoms era and joins Liu Bei's camp. He takes Xuzhou, kills Che Zhou, and tricks Cao Cao out of fifty thousand troops, earning one great victory after another. He helps Liu Bei enter Xinye, defeats Xiahou Dun at Bowang Slope, and drives Cao Ren back at Fancheng. But Liu Bei considers his schemes too cruel and asks Zhuge Liang to come out of retirement, so Gu Ze resigns and seals away his official seal and gold. Serving under Cao Cao, he repeatedly offers up r 3.1kReads7.5Score211Shelves
39. 39 我 I Am the Poison Strategist! I Keep Offering Deadly Schemes, and the Empress Urges Me to Calm Down 我毒士！屡献毒计，女帝劝我冷静 A Silly Little Bowl of Porridge一只笨稀饭Historical386k WordsCompleted 114Reads6.2Score—Shelves
40. 40 大 Great Qin: I Keep Offering Poisonous Schemes, and Zhao Ji Begs for Mercy 大秦：我屡献毒计，赵姬疯狂求饶 Righteous Soldiers仁义之兵Historical558k WordsCompleted Su Xu transmigrates to the Great Qin dynasty and becomes Ying Zheng's advisor. He thought this was the perfect start, but then he also acquired the Poisonous Strategist System. Whenever one of his schemes is adopted, he receives a reward from the System. At the time, Ying Zheng had only recently ascended the throne. Lao Ai was causing trouble in the harem, while Lu Buwei held the court in his grip, leaving him unable to make a move. Ying Zheng: Lao Ai and the Queen Mother have had an illegitimat 4.1kReads6.1Score263Shelves
41. 41 相 Prime Minister Zhuge's Northern Expedition, Liu Shan Leads Wei Yan in a Surprise Attack on Chang'an 相父北伐，刘禅率魏延奇袭长安 Mulin Shanbao霂霖山宝Historical3.0M WordsCompleted A purple-gold crown binds his hair. He wears a red brocade robe embroidered with flowers from Xichuan, armor linked with beast-faced plates, and a beautifully crafted lion-patterned belt. In his hand is a gleaming gold, tiger-headed spiked club, and beneath him is a Fire Dragon steed. And you're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: “For internal affairs, ask Imperial Father. For external affairs, ask the Chancellor. If there's anything else we can't decide, ask Wolong!” Zhuge Liang: “Your Maje 6.2kReads8.7Score520Shelves

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    🔥These two books are making me laugh so hard! [Laughing and crying][laughing and crying] First book: Ever since Cao Cao hired Guo Jia as his strategist, he's been constantly wondering if he was too kind before?! Jia Xu: Set fire to the place. These two really have no bottom line at all!!! 🌿Second book: Liu Shan: For internal affairs, consult the Prime Minister; for external affairs, consult the Chancellor; for all matters, consult the Sleeping Dragon! Just don't ask me! Zhuge Liang: This rebellious son doesn't want to care about anything! Liu Shan's first thought after transmigrating to Shu Han was to just lie down and give up...

42. 42 乱 Chaos in the Three Kingdoms: Starting by Bringing Zhao Yun to Kill Liu Bei 乱三国：从带着赵云杀刘备开始 Above the Summit珠峰之上Historical502k WordsCompleted A super soldier is accidentally transported to the Three Kingdoms era and takes over the body of Cao Xiu, the Cao family's swift steed. This Three Kingdoms seems like a real mess! But since I'm here, I might as well make the best of it. This life begins with bringing Zhao Yun along to kill Liu Bei. From the moment Cao Xiu made a name for himself, he was branded a master strategist of poison. During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Cao Xiu decided to give the three Zhang brothers a dignified send-off 184Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🌸①The protagonist is an immoral and ruthless strategist who throws people infected with the "plague" into the Sun-Liu alliance, allowing the plague to spread in ancient times. 🌸②The protagonist is a famous ruthless strategist of the Three Kingdoms period who, at the beginning of the game, turns Zhao Yun against Liu Bei, causing him to kill Liu Bei.

43. 43 三 Three Kingdoms: The Big Shot of the Strategist World 三国：我，谋士界的扛把子 The Little Shrimp Grew Up小虾大了Historical992k WordsCompleted Chen Gu, a game designer, transmigrates to the late Han dynasty, during the Three Kingdoms era. He originally planned to keep his head down and stay out of trouble, but there’s nowhere to hide once chaos erupts! With no other choice, he sets out to help Liu Bei compete for the realm. The Five Tiger Generals of Shu, the Five Elite Generals of Wei, the Tiger Ministers of Jiangdong... They’re all coming home with me! Crouching Dragon, Young Phoenix, the Ghostly Strategist, the Poisonous Scholar... 1.3kReads8.5Score100Shelves
44. 44 港 Hong Kong Films: The Master Strategist, and Crow Tells Me to Keep My Cool 港片：毒士军师，乌鸦劝我冷静 Xiao Xiao Shenshen小小燊燊Male-Channel Fanfiction134k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the parallel-universe world of Hong Kong crime films, Chen Jun becomes a subordinate of Crow, the enforcer for the East Star gang. As luck would have it, a System appears, and Chen Jun successfully binds himself to the Poison Strategist System! All he has to do is offer his boss a ruthless scheme to earn a fitting reward. Chen Jun: "Boss, your sworn brothers are there to be betrayed. Otherwise, how are you supposed to climb the ladder?" Chen Jun: "Boss, it's time to tak 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    15 Novels by Poison Masters

45. 45 我 I’m the Poisonous District Chief, and I’ll Make Li Dakang Weep! 我！毒士区长，坑哭李达康！ Old Suifeng老随风Male-Channel Fanfiction210k WordsCompleted After transmigrating as Sun Liancheng, he tries to do what he can to get things done, only to be forced to take the fall for Li Dakang and Ding Yizhen, and eventually get sent down to work at a youth center? Luckily, he binds to the Poison Strategist System! He earns rewards simply by carrying out devious schemes! This time, Sun Liancheng is going to defy fate and change his destiny! Li Dakang tells Sun Liancheng to demolish the Dafeng Factory building within a week? Sun Liancheng pulls a dev 3Reads7.7Score—Shelves
46. 46 三 Three Kingdoms: The Deadly Poisoner, Old Cao Tells Me to Calm Down! 三国：绝命毒士，老曹劝我冷静！ Stubborn Roast Leg of Lamb倔强的烤羊腿Historical1.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and bluffs his way into becoming Cao Cao's ace military strategist. The Battle of Guandu is at hand. After being soundly defeated by Yan Liang, Cao Cao is also short on supplies and beset by a plague. He can't help but fret. Cao Cao: “Our army is short on supplies. Does anyone have a plan?” Li Fei: “I have one. There's a county outside Baima City with a population of one hundred thousand...” Cao Cao was speechless. “Our army was soundly defeated by Yan 63Reads6.7Score—Shelves
47. 47 西 Journey to the West: The Schemer Risks His Life, Outwitting Heaven by Half a Move 西游：毒士以身入局，胜天半子 Feeling Along the Walls扶墙摸壁Eastern Fantasy317k WordsCompleted He transmigrates and becomes King Yama, ruler of life and death. After diligently serving as an underworld official for thousands of years, the calamity of Journey to the West begins. The merit from the pilgrimage doesn't go to him, but when it's time to take the blame, they think of him? Fine! The Devious Plot System is activated. I'll make you all pay! Fengdu Ghost Emperor: King Yama, that monkey is about to break into the underworld. You need to help him erase his name from the Book of Life a 113Reads5.7Score—Shelves
48. 48 隋 Sui-Tang: I Keep Offering Poisonous Schemes, and Yang Guang Begs Me to Stop Going Too Far 隋唐：屡献毒计，杨广劝我别极端 Pumpkin Sprout南瓜苗Historical400k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + no System + no female lead + political scheming + conquest + a genuinely poisonous strategist!] My name is Yang Shanen, but they say I’m no good person, not even human. Just as Yang Guang suffers defeat in his first campaign against Goguryeo and plans to send in the troops again, his ministers urge him to reconsider. With no just cause for war, victory reports suddenly arrive from Liaodong, where the fighting had already ended. General Yang Shanen has taken several cities with 257Reads6.5Score105Shelves
49. 49 一 A Corrupt Minister for the Ages 一代奸相 Su Buxing苏不醒Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Everyone says I, Chen Jiuzhou, am a treacherous chancellor. Yet it was this very chancellor who saved the state of Eastern Chu. 196Reads7.2Score—Shelves
50. 50 我 I, the Poison Strategist Incarnate, Leave the Empress Speechless 我，毒士圣体，女帝直呼受不了 Floating Forest at Sea海上浮森Historical429k WordsCompleted Cheng Yu transmigrates to the Great Zhou Dynasty to avenge his father, becoming an imperial censor. One day, while attending court, the empress puts the officials on the spot with a question. Empress: “My ministers, I want to strip the vassal princes of their power while keeping the royal clan at peace. How should I do it?” Cheng Yu: “Send each prince several beautiful concubines and have them father plenty of children! Then divide their fiefs among all their offspring, granting them noble title 1.2kReads8.2Score100Shelves

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    The most powerful strategist transmigrates to a female-oriented online world! He directly lowers and breaks through the moral bottom line of this world! He becomes a super strategist whose influence is astounding and awe-inspiring! Watch how he leads the female protagonist step by step onto a path of ruthless decisiveness!

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