The Male Lead Is a Chancellor Who Lives in a Thatched Hut and Eats Egg Fried Rice, Yet Gets Accused of Corruption 男主是宰相,住在茅草屋里吃蛋炒饭,被人告贪污

1. 1 大 Ming Dynasty: My Years as Zhu Yuanzhang's Heckler 大明，我给老朱当喷子的那些年 Qing Suisui卿岁岁Historical1.4M WordsCompleted If there’s anything you think could be improved, please point it out gently. I’ll make changes. Thank you. The protagonist’s official career: Investigating Censor, Supervising Censor, County Magistrate, Inspecting Censor and Deputy Censor-in-Chief, Censor-in-Chief, Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Grand Secretary of the Hall of Cautious Diligence and Minister of Personnel. Gu Chen opens his eyes and finds himself in the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, as a low-ranking remonstrance official. He ha 49.1kReads9.1Score3.4k14d adds

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   [Laughing][Cool] This novel is unbeatable! I never thought I could find such a masterpiece on Tomato Book. It's hilarious! I laughed so hard! I would call it a unique masterpiece, one that I can't forget. It's definitely worth reading.

2. 2 臣 I Was Born a Commoner 臣本布衣 Wu Liang Ye武梁耶Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Adapted into a comic-drama: Cast aside despite my great achievements, I build my own royal court] [Adapted into a short drama of the same name + I was once a commoner] [The emperor’s jealousy + never looking back + heading south to capture the dragon + immensely satisfying] Li Zhen transmigrates to an ancient continent! He assists the newly enthroned emperor of Dayu in bringing order to the court. But before his great undertaking is even halfway done, the emperor grows suspicious of him out of 22.3kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds
3. 3 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 9.6kReads9.2Score75914d adds

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   🍃The male protagonist has hundreds of identities💥To revolutionize another world and change feudal society, he is willing to risk dismissal and execution. A dignified Grand Tutor and Prince dies on the battlefield, his entire family escorting him to his final resting place.💥💣The entire city's inhabitants escort him for thousands of miles.🍃

4. 4 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 17kReads8.2Score1k14d adds

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   A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced story. Please enjoy! [Top Post]

5. 5 我 I’m Determined to Die, So How Did I Become Famous and Successful? 我一心求死，怎么功成名就了？ The Heavenly Court's Little Nobody天庭小卡拉米Historical1.9M WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + Menace + Humor + No System + Not Invincible] [This book has a martial arts power system, but the protagonist has no combat skills. If you only like effortless power fantasies, please look elsewhere.] After nine lifetimes of reincarnation, Mu Qingbai has just one more to go before he can return to his homeland with everything accumulated over all ten lives. Falsely accused and thrown in prison from the start, he is about to be executed after autumn. He’s read 19.6kReads8.7Score1.1k14d adds

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   "What do you think we should do with the old car? Should we have someone drive it back to Beijing?" Mu Qingbai glared at him. "Nonsense, of course we'll put the old car in Guazi Used Cars..." Mu Qingbai paused, then slapped himself and yelled, "Smash the old car!"

6. 6 满 Doppelgangers Across the City Die in Remonstrance, Toppling the Southern Song Court 满城分身死谏，掀翻南宋朝堂 Luo Luo's Luo Luo洛洛的洛洛Historical379k WordsCompleted In the tenth year of Shaoxing, with the twelve golden summons about to be sent, is Yue Fei's northern campaign doomed to fail? Lin Jue awakens the Remonstrance-to-the-Death System. Looking at the thousands upon thousands of “inactive” clones on the panel, he smiles. “If the backbone of this Song Empire breaks, I'll give my life to hold it up!” In the Hall of Great Celebration, a minister in his sixties spills blood at the dragon pillar, cursing Qin Hui until his heart and guts quail. That is the 3.2kReads7.3Score32114d adds

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   🌿The male protagonist, possessing numerous puppets, transmigrates to the Southern Song Dynasty. To protect Yue Fei, he immediately goes to court to remonstrate and dies by crashing into a pillar, shocking Qin Hui and Zhao Gou. Meanwhile, the protagonist's puppets either split their own skulls in the street or write Qin Hui's crimes in blood on the street. The loyalty and bravery of the Lin family deeply moves all the people of the Song Dynasty and terrifies Zhao Gou and Qin Hui.

7. 7 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 8.9kReads8.5Score64314d adds
8. 8 大 Great Ming: I Took My Dad and Ran, and You’re Telling Me He’s Zhu Yuanzhang? 大明：带老爹跑路，你说是朱元璋 Sky Blue Awaits the Misty Rain天青色等烟雨Historical826k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming dynasty, Zhu Xian kept warning his adoptive father so the man wouldn't get caught up in the Four Great Cases of Hongwu and have his entire clan wiped out by Zhu Yuanzhang: “Dad, we can do business, but whatever you do, don't do business with Hu Weiyong's family. His Majesty is about to kill him and abolish the position of chancellor!” “And there's Li Shanchang, the Duke of Han. He's on Butcher Zhu's hit list too, and won't be alive much longer!” “Forget it. Butch 990Reads6.8Score10014d adds

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   Having transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, in order to prevent his adoptive father from being implicated in the four major cases of the Hongwu Emperor and having his entire family wiped out by Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Xian constantly warned his father: "Father, we can do business, but you must never do business with Hu Weiyong's family. His Majesty is about to kill him and abolish the position of Prime Minister!"

9. 9 书 Master Calligrapher? Poet Immortal? Chief Minister? That's Right, I'm All of Them 书圣？诗仙？首辅？没错，都是我 Sunlight on the River日照前川Historical834k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Cui Xian was a PhD in Chinese Language and Literature at a top-tier university. In this life, he transmigrated to ancient times, into a poor family with no connections: A destitute home, a pregnant mother, young siblings, an uncle who had failed the exams six times and was hopeless at studying, a grandmother so obsessed with imagining her son placing high in the imperial examinations that she had become delusional, and Cui Xian, who was only eight years old. Cui Xian: This 28kReads9.4Score2.7k14d adds

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   I'm still reading this one, it's pretty good.

10. 10 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 519.6kReads9.7Score67.5k14d adds

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    The only one of its kind on the entire internet, with a duration of 0.0000000.1 Hours [Learned it!] I never lie, I highly recommend this book. The protagonist is a prime minister who lives in a thatched hut, eats fried rice with eggs, and gets impeached—that's the book! [Kiss]

11. 11 丞 The Emperor Cried Himself Unconscious After the Chancellor Faked His Death 丞相假死后，皇帝哭晕了 Young Master Li璃公子Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Devoted to Each Other + Angsty Love + Over-the-Top Drama + Happy Ending] [Proud, Obsessive Gong × Aloof, Untouchable Shou] [Couple: Emperor × Chancellor] Mu Xizhi, the powerful chancellor of Great Yin, was willing to trade his life for the one he loved. Instead, he was met with Emperor Yin Wushang's suspicion and distrust. The emperor wounded him to the core while keeping him imprisoned at his side, caught between love and hate, torn by conflicting feelings. Only after Mu Xizh 1kReads7.9Score12614d adds

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    🍅The male protagonist is a powerful prime minister who sacrifices his life for his beloved, only to be suspected by the emperor and falsely accused of "treason and regicide" by treacherous officials. Heartbroken, he fakes his death and hides in a thatched cottage in the countryside, his health so weak he relies on herbal remedies to stay alive. ✅Two years later, the emperor discovers the truth and frantically searches for him in disguise. He finally finds him in a dilapidated cottage—the once aloof prime minister, emaciated and coughing on a hard bed, with only a few cheap herbs at his side. The emperor's eyes instantly well up with tears.

12. 12 被 Driven Away by the King of Zhao, I Was Made Chancellor by Qin Shi Huang 被赵王赶走，始皇拜我为丞相 Watermelon in the Misty Rain烟雨西瓜Historical2.4M WordsOngoing [Farming + No Romance + United Rulers and Ministers + Passionate Conquest + Unifying the World] Gongsun Jie transmigrates to the Warring States period overnight and becomes a noble of Zhao. He befriends Ying Zheng, who is still being held hostage in Handan and suffering constant humiliation. He knows how history is supposed to unfold, but out of gratitude for a life-saving favor, he helps Zhao defeat Qin's army time and again. He never expected the foolish King of Zhao to believe Guo Kai's sland 41.4kReads8.3Score4.4k14d adds

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    Both books are quite good. The first one is about a protagonist who initially tries to save the state of Zhao, but due to the reckless actions of King Qian of Zhao and Guo Kai, he is sold to the state of Qin. The revenge during the later conquest of Zhao is quite satisfying. The second book is similar in type.

13. 13 大 Great Qin: My Frail and Delicate Worthy Minister 大秦：我那身娇体弱的贤臣 White Clouds, White Clouds白云朵朵白Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted Female transmigrates as a man + no romance + focused on building a career Zhang Yuanqing transmigrates into the body of a down-on-his-luck noble from the State of Chu during the Warring States period. “System for Great Ministers of the Ages activated. Host, work hard to become one of history's greatest ministers!” Wait, wait, wait. Having a System is a good thing, but what does it mean to become one of history's greatest ministers? It's a given that King Zheng of Qin will unite the six states. A 14.6kReads9.5Score1.6k14d adds
14. 14 大 Great Tang: I Invited Li Er to Join Me in Rebellion from the Start 大唐：开局邀请李二一起造反 The Legend of Qin95秦时明月95Historical1.7M WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, he transmigrated to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty. With the advantages of a transmigrator, he should have easily married Li Lizhi, the eldest princess, risen to the highest ranks of government, and become a model transmigrator. Instead, reality slapped Ling Tian hard in the face: the powerful clans seized his business, and someone else took his place in the imperial exams. Just as Ling Tian was wondering whether to take a page from Huang Chao's book, his golden finge 25.5kReads7.7Score1.8k14d adds

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    "Rebellion?" "Do you know the price of rebellion?" "If you succeed, all will be well, but if you fail, your own death is the least of your worries. You might even face the extermination of your entire family, and your relatives and friends will suffer along with you." "Besides!" At this point, Li Er glanced at Ling Tian, ​​who was eating slices of meat, and then said, "What makes you think you can rebel, you brat? Do you have money? Or grain?"

15. 15 司 Sima Yi Transmigrates into Qin Hui 司马懿穿越秦桧 The True Story of A Dong阿东正传Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One day in the sixth month of the third year of the Jiaping reign, Sima Yi, who had feigned illness his entire life, finally fell truly ill. He had endured for a lifetime, and decades of living on tenterhooks had left him utterly exhausted. Fortunately, he had everything in place before his death. All he had to do was wait peacefully for it to come. What Sima Yi never expected, however, was that his long-awaited path to unleashing his pent-up ambition was far from over... 1.9kReads9.1Score19314d adds

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    The male protagonist is just a prime minister, but this book is quite novel, and I hope you'll like it.

16. 16 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! 45.1kReads9.0Score3k14d adds

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    Su Zhe, despite being a high-ranking prime minister, lived in a thatched hut and ate only fried rice with eggs every day, remaining remarkably honest. Yet, some, envious of his virtue, falsely accused him of corruption. In court, Emperor Taizong (Li Shimin) was furious and questioned Su Zhe. Su Zhe, equally stubborn, argued vehemently, his words so vehement that Emperor Taizong was so enraged he wanted to exchange him for Su Zhe. Fortunately, the truth came to light, Su Zhe was exonerated, and the emperor's favor was restored.

17. 17 走 You Pulled Strings to Make Me a Scholar, and I Passed All Three Exams? 走后门让你成秀才，你连中三元？ Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of A Match Made in Heaven is now available. Search for the author's name, Cai Bibi, on major platforms to buy a copy. Su Yu transmigrates to ancient times. On the day he fails the imperial exam for the fifth time, he marries the Princess of Changle, who has disguised herself as an ordinary girl. Before Su Yu can roll up his sleeves and earn a living to support his lovely wife, news of an imperial exam result that had been overlooked suddenly arrives. From then on, the good news 27.9kReads8.7Score2.9k14d adds

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    The male protagonist failed the imperial examination for the fifth time, but unexpectedly, after failing this time, he married a princess.

18. 18 不 If You Won't Write the Memorial, Why Are You Going on the Northern Campaign? 不写出师表，你北什么伐呀！ Autumn Wind Over Luoshui洛水秋风Historical2.8M WordsCompleted “This place is so delightful, I could forget all about Shu!” Liu Shan, who left behind this timeless saying, thought he had died. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become Zhao Gou, the emperor of the Great Song. With none of Zhao Gou's memories, he gazed at the officials filling the court and fell into deep thought. They have a chancellor here too? The name Qin Hui might not sound like much, but surely he's as capable in both letters and arms as my foster father! Hmm? Wait, why is there 44kReads8.9Score4.5k14d adds

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    [Top Post] ① The male protagonist assists the emperor in ascending the throne, but the emperor turns his back on him, so he quits. ② He transmigrates to the Han Dynasty, rebels, and ascends the throne. ③ Liu Shan transmigrates to Zhao Gou's time. ④ He points at a deer and calls it a horse, making the empress cry.

19. 19 权 The Alluring Powerful Minister 权臣妖娆 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted Also known as The Female Top Scorer and The Female Imperial Tutor. He was a celebrated, charmingly elegant top scorer, showered with every favor under the heavens. Only after the Du family was destroyed and he hanged himself in prison did the world learn that “he” was a woman! After her father's death, the family's good name was ruined. Dozens of loyal servants starved to death. The beautiful women of the household were either made into servants or reduced to playthings for officials. Reborn, Du 3.3kReads9.1Score43514d adds

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    A unique female prime minister, poetic and elegant, who saved the dynasty from collapse.

20. 20 家 My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han! 家父汉武帝！ The Wise Man's Mutt智者的土狗儿Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Winner of the National Library writing contest] [Top-tier historical storytelling + no System + rebellion + political intrigue + a love-hate relationship between father and son] Reborn in the womb as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han. His father is Liu Che, the most powerful carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BCE! And his maternal family’s lineup is even more outrageous! His mother is Wei Zifu, his uncle is Wei Qing, his cousin is Huo Qubing, and his youn 85.5kReads9.2Score8k14d adds

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    🍉Family, does anyone understand? Perfectly meets the requirements🍀 The maids looked in the direction of the sound, and when they saw the small figure on the roof, they were almost scared out of their wits! The small figure was none other than the current emperor's eldest son—Liu Ju!

21. 21 大 Great Qin: The Ruthless Chancellor, Whom the First Emperor Begs Not to Kill 大秦：最狠丞相，始皇求我别杀了 Never Saw the Moon of Qin不曾见秦时月Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless + The Protagonist Is a Master Schemer + No Romance + Career-Focused Protagonist] After transmigrating into the Great Qin dynasty, Liu Bai rose straight to the position of Great Qin's Left Chancellor. From the start, he had seven thousand surrendered rebels buried alive. When he returned to Xianyang, everyone was sharpening their knives, ready to impeach the chancellor. Only then did they realize it was all just the beginning. “Your Majesty, Left Chancellor Liu Bai beat Zha 32.3kReads9.4Score3.8k14d adds

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22. 22 女 Your Majesty, My County Magistrate Is a Little Crazy 女帝，我家县令有点疯 Romantic Senior Brother浪漫的大师兄Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [On a Rampage]+ [Always Gets Even]+ [A Different Tang Dynasty]+ [No Cheap Drama]+ [For All Ages] The empress stared in disbelief at the oddly shaped county town before her. A sign that looked as if a dog had crawled across it hung on the city gate, its edges even outlined in gold leaf. She couldn't help cursing inwardly: “I've never seen anyone so shameless. How could anyone put such ugly writing on a county sign?” But when she learned that entering the town required signing up for various membe 933Reads8.9Score11914d adds
23. 23 快 Run! Wei Zheng Is Bringing His Son to Court! 快跑，魏征扛着他儿子上朝了！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Year Seven of the Zhenguan era. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and I transmigrated into Wei Shuyu. As Wei Zheng's beloved son, shouldn't I help my father with his troubles? Li Shimin secretly hiding spending money? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to take a concubine? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to lead a personal campaign? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out... In short, whatever Li Shimin does, we oppose it. That's how you earn a reput 22.9kReads9.0Score2.7k14d adds

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    The protagonist in the first book works as a mouthpiece for Old Zhu, spending almost all his earnings on aiding impoverished families, leaving his own home destitute. However, those he's criticized still accuse him of being a corrupt official. Enraged, Old Zhu investigates the protagonist's home, only to discover it's utterly destitute, with the protagonist eating only pickled vegetables and thin porridge.

24. 24 被 Forced to Resign, the Entire Court Followed Me Out 被逼辞官后，满朝文武追随我而去 Buying Wine Beneath the Moon月下买酒Historical136k WordsOngoing Han Qi transmigrates to an ancient fictional dynasty. At a young age, he is already a senior minister of two reigns, the Great Sui’s Imperial Tutor and the current chief minister. But just as the realm is newly unified and the empire’s foundations remain shaky, the former emperor dies and the crown prince takes the throne. The new emperor immediately plans to enfeoff all the imperial clan’s sons as princes. Han Qi refuses, only to be impeached by eight princes. The young emperor is also furious —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Shocking][Shocking] The male protagonist was originally a prime minister, but he was dismissed by the emperor and forced to wander the world. One day, war broke out, and the emperor panicked, sending people to search for the protagonist. They found him in the mountains and fields, and the protagonist was unbelievable, his clothes spotless and tattered.

25. 25 夺 You’re Taking My Military Command? Then I’ll Lead the Rebellion and Claim the Throne! 夺我兵权？带头反了，我要黄袍加身！ A Different Kind of Jianghu别是一江湖Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Alternate history + feel-good power fantasy] If you transmigrated to ancient times and the emperor wanted to take away your command of the troops, what would you do? Eight thousand soldiers! How could a subject harbor disloyal thoughts? Eighty thousand soldiers! Might makes right. Perhaps I should make a play for the throne! Three hundred thousand soldiers! Hey, you there! How dare you sit on My throne?! Lin Chen, a top mercenary, accidentally transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a 764Reads5.4Score—14d adds
26. 26 废 The Disgraced Crown Prince Returns to the Capital, Leaving the Entire Court Stunned 废太子回京，满朝文武被吓傻了 Ocean Sunfish翻车鱼Historical858k WordsOngoing The disgraced Crown Prince returned to the capital, and countless people took him for a cowardly pushover they could bully at will. But no one knew that he was no longer the same Chu Xiu he had been three years ago! That day, as everyone mocked him, looked down on him, and tried to trample him underfoot, the young man issued a single order. A million troops marched to the imperial city! 488Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 27 开 Framed from the Start, I’m Determined to Become Emperor 开局被诬陷，这个皇帝我当定了 A Monkey Who Loves to Daydream爱幻想的猴Historical399k WordsCompleted Li Yu never imagined he would transmigrate, especially since things already looked a little grim. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 28 被 After Being Divorced, the Officials Begged Me to Rebel and Claim the Throne! 被休后，百官求我造反称帝！ A Thousand Words, Thousand千语千Historical407k WordsCompleted He was a hidden powerhouse who had secretly helped his wife ascend to the throne! But shortly after she became empress, she kicked him out onto the street... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 29 皇 The Emperor Framed Me for Rebellion? Then I’ll Actually Rebel! 皇帝诬陷我造反？那我可真造了！ Kang Han康韩Historical140k WordsCompleted Qin Zhao transmigrates to the Great Zhou Empire and becomes the son of Qin Tianyun, the empire's foremost general. But the incompetent, foolish emperor listens to a treacherous minister's slander, accuses Qin Tianyun of treason, and has him beheaded in public. Qin Zhao is implicated and thrown into the imperial prison. Three years later, the northern tribes launch a massive invasion, and with no generals left to command the army, the emperor has no choice but to reinstate Qin Zhao. But even afte 11Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 30 大 Great Song: The Great Yuan Never Expected Me to Still Be Alive 大宋：大元没想到吧，我还活着 Hua Men花门Historical940k WordsCompleted [Multiple Protagonists] “What did you say? We’ve conquered Ryukyu, and the Great Song still hasn’t fallen?” Kublai asked Zhang Hongfan in astonishment. “They’ve built another Eastern Song in the south,” Zhang Hongfan replied bitterly. “You mean the Song dynasty still hasn’t fallen?” Zhu Di asked Zheng He in surprise. “Not only that, they’re doing even better in the Southern Seas.” The Great Song: Heh, bet you didn’t see that coming. 1.2kReads8.5Score10114d adds

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    It's practically a package deal for how long I watch it.

31. 31 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 56.5kReads9.3Score5.3k14d adds

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    ★Emperor Wei always considered himself a wise and benevolent ruler, believing that the relationship between the emperor and his ministers was harmonious, the harem peaceful, and his children intelligent and filial. However, a lightning strike changed everything. After being struck by lightning, he gained the ability to read minds, only to discover that everyone around him was a two-faced person with ulterior motives. He then realized how utterly unsuccessful he had been as emperor, and was deeply pained. The story focuses on infrastructure development, has a comedic style, is not based on official history, and has no female lead.

32. 32 被 Shattered to Pieces, I Took Control of the Universe 被整稀碎后，我掌控宇宙 Mi Duxiu觅独秀Urban206k WordsCompleted Every organ in your body can be replaced. All you need to keep is a mouth to eat with! Shi Jin, an esper, is persecuted by the city lord and forced to flee for his life! If only someone would grant me two mu of good farmland. How could I possibly take control of the universe and rule over all beings? If you don't laugh until you cry after reading this book, I'll say you're one tough kid! One update a day is normal; two a day means inspiration is overflowing; three a day can only mean Great-Grand 2.2kReads8.6Score16414d adds

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    Everyone's laughing until tears streamed down their faces! The protagonist not only rips off other people's kidneys, but also their ureters, prostates, intestines, limbs, and brainstem... If the enemy's parts are better than his own, he'll cut open their stomachs and swap them! He gets stronger after the swap, then keeps stealing, and then swaps again! Currently, the story has progressed to the point where they capture people for human experimentation; in the future, they might electrify the Ganges River...

33. 33 大 Great Qin: Fusu Is Demoted from the Start, So I Talk Him into Rebellion 大秦：开局扶苏被贬，忽悠他造反 Yu Lan Jin瑜兰瑾Historical3.3M WordsOngoing “Fusu, you already have an army of 300,000 at your command. Why haven’t you rebelled yet?” “Once Qin Shi Huang dies, Zhao Gao will forge the imperial decree and Hu Hai will take the throne. Don’t wait!” “March into Xianyang and force Qin Shi Huang to abdicate in your favor!” “Fusu, it’s cold. Put on a dragon robe to keep warm!” “What? The First Emperor is dead? Hu Hai has taken the throne? And he’s issued a decree ordering you to kill yourself? This is your chance! Come on, I’ll write you a proc 129.4kReads9.0Score9.3k14d adds

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    "Protagonist, you have 300,000 troops under your command, why don't you rebel?" "Once the Emperor is gone, Zhao Gao will seize power, and Huhai will surely succeed him. Don't hesitate!" "Strike at Xianyang and force the Emperor to abdicate!" "Protagonist, it's cold, put on a dragon robe!" "What? The Emperor has died, Huhai has ascended the throne, and even issued an edict ordering your death? A golden opportunity! I'll write a proclamation, purge the court of corrupt officials, and restore the legitimate dynasty!" "Once you ascend the throne, I'll help you pacify the Baiyue, defeat the Xiongnu, and sweep across Asia!" The Emperor, upon hearing this, was not angry, but rather full of anticipation, even instructing the protagonist to become Zhao Jinghong's disciple, "I call Prime Minister Lü 'Uncle,' you can call Zhao Jinghong 'Uncle.'" Zhao Jinghong earnestly urged the protagonist to rebel and seize Xianyang, but it turned out that everything was within the Emperor's calculations.

34. 34 大 The Great Qin's National Destiny: Choosing Qin Shi Huang from the Start 大秦国运：开局选择秦始皇 Bookworm Junjun读书者君君Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Qin, Ye Xuan binds himself to a National Destiny System, and three legendary figures from the ages await his choice! “Will you choose Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Han, or Xiang Yu, the Conqueror...?” “No. Since I've come to the Great Qin, I won't leave empty-handed. I choose... Qin Shi Huang, the greatest emperor of all time!!!” He tramples Zhao Gao, beheads Liu Bang, recruits Xiang Yu, battles Guigu, and wipes out the Xiongnu... “What does unifying the 5.5kReads8.7Score34214d adds

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    "Gulp!!!" Upon reaching the summit of Mount Tai, the group was dumbfounded, their throats bobbing and mouths dry, staring in disbelief at a thousand-meter-long divine dragon lying atop the mountain. Its golden scales radiated a dreamlike golden light, so bright it hurt the eyes! Especially striking was the sight of an immortal seated cross-legged atop the dragon, a blue lotus rooted in the chaos behind him, radiating celestial light. The immortal exuded an ethereal aura, his right hand outstretched, grasping the sun, moon, stars, and the primordial universe! Shocking, utterly shocking!!!

35. 35 从 Starting by Seizing Xiang Yu’s Corpse, I Build a Thousand-Year Clan 从抢项王尸体开始，建立千年世家 Don't Dwell on the Past不思过Historical161k WordsOngoing (The rating has only just appeared, so it’ll be low at first. It’ll gradually rise.) An obscure family genealogy, written generation after generation, beginning with you. From that point on, a millennium-old clan, tracing its lineage back to the start of the Western Han dynasty, rises steadily through the currents of history. Within this ancient clan, some devise strategies within their tents and win battles thousands of miles away. Some protect the nation and care for its people, providing pay 121Reads6.9Score—14d adds
36. 36 我 I'm a Corrupt Official, Yet They Call Me a Loyal Minister! 我是贪官，她们却说我是忠臣！ Riding the Wind with Sword御剑乘风Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Liu Mubai transmigrates into a dangerous fantasy world. After ten years of diligent study, he places first in the imperial examinations in the first year of the Empress’s reign and activates the God-Tier Corrupt Official System. As long as he embezzles money, the System rewards him with power. To grow stronger, Liu Mubai becomes the Great Zhou Dynasty’s most corrupt official. On one hand, he conspires with ministers, takes bribes, breaks the law, and lines his own pockets. On the other, he uses 313Reads7.6Score—14d adds

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    Liu Mubai transmigrated to a perilous fantasy world. After ten years of arduous study, coinciding with the first year of the Empress's reign, he achieved the highest rank in the imperial examination, unexpectedly activating a god-level corrupt official system. Within this system, corruption not only brings rewards but also makes him more powerful. Driven by the desire for power, Liu Mubai became a corrupt official in the Great Zhou Dynasty, colluding with court officials to embezzle and accept bribes, while simultaneously using his ill-gotten gains to help the poor. When the Empress learned of this, she couldn't help but secretly shed tears: "The one who loves me is such a contradictory hero."

37. 37 兄 My Brother Ran Away from His Wedding to See His First Love, So This Fatty Took His Place 兄弟逃婚见初恋，胖子我接盘了 A Single Sound了了一声Urban814k WordsCompleted Tian Bohao, a three-hundred-jin man, looked at his bride, Xiao Yingxue, who stood before him with tears in her eyes and not a word to say. Ring, ring! Wasn't that a phone call? It had to be the newlyweds having a spat and calling me for help. He answered and deliberately turned on the speaker. “Elephant?” Cao Xiang's voice came through the phone, frantic but deliberately hushed, begging for help: “Haizi! Haizi! I've landed in serious trouble this time. It's an emergency, and you've got to 11.6kReads6.1Score43014d adds

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    The best book ever read on Tomato Book! Without a doubt.

38. 38 大 Great Ming: I’m the Poorest County Magistrate, and Old Zhu Teaches Me to Embezzle 大明：我！最穷县令，老朱教我贪污 WU LinWU林Historical800k WordsCompleted As someone from the modern world who has transmigrated here, how could Zhang Cheng settle for being a lowly county magistrate? He decides to accomplish something great, starting by transforming Fengyang County... Who knew that cracking down on corruption and financial misconduct would get him impeached by Hu Weiyong? And now Old Zhu is making a secret inspection? So Zhang Cheng pretends not to recognize Old Zhu and puts on a show. “Making money is easy! If you have connections, just get the loca 84Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    "... Do you think I, if I were a corrupt official, would live in a place like this?" Zhang Cheng pointed to the dilapidated house behind him, speechless! Of course, it wasn't that he didn't want to live in a mansion; it's just that his system's style was too peculiar, demanding that its host be honest and upright, and forbidding any extravagant behavior. At first, he naturally couldn't accept it. But gradually, Zhang Cheng had become accustomed to this frugal life.

39. 39 反 100 Ways to Save Yue Fei by Winning Him Over in Reverse 反向攻略拯救岳飞的100种姿势 Yuan Jiu沅九Historical190k WordsOngoing What if a smooth-talking flatterer with mind-reading powers moved into Yue Fei's head? Yue Fei is at his wit's end. At his first audience with the emperor, some creature called Qin Tian suddenly appeared inside him! The guy claims to be from the future. He's a chatterbox, sharp-tongued, and damn it, he can read minds! He goes on about “KPIs,” “supply chains,” and “managing upward,” and even wants to teach Yue Fei how to butter up the emperor! “Brother Fei! Don't just stand there like an idiot! 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [He learned] He came over with a headache, a severe headache, as if he had been beaten for three days and three nights with a sack over his head, all because he drank a bottle of Moutai and was transported to ancient times. In order to survive, he learned to flatter, and Zhao Gou was completely fooled...

40. 40 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 1.8kReads8.0Score13414d adds

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    🌿6 Possibly the poorest transmigrator in the entire country, a county magistrate so poor he only had one meal a day, yet he managed to transform his county into a modern metropolis, even attracting the emperor's personal invitation. 🌿4 A dual-system transmigrator's "Seeking Death System" X Old Zhu's "Being a Scolded Wise Ruler System," one seeking scolding and the other seeking death. ⭕1 Every day is spent on the path of remonstrating to the death. ⭕2 100 Souls can attach themselves to people in the household, beginning the path of remonstrating to the death, becoming Old Zhu's white moonlight. ⭕3 Transmigrated into Cheng Yaojin's son, the plot humorously begins with "Thank you for being born into the Cheng family, thank you for the strong support of the military group, thank you for Old Li's mercy in not killing me."

41. 41 大 Great Ming: Please, Just Insult Me to Death! 大明：求求你骂死朕吧！ Great Pixiu大貔貅Historical2.3M WordsOngoing Just after Zhou Chen learned that his dad was a secret billionaire with a trillion in family assets, he was inexplicably whisked away by a System and transmigrated to the barren Ming Dynasty. The System warned him that if Old Zhu beheaded him, he would lose the System and be sent back to his dreary life. So Zhou Chen, whose spirits had just crashed because of his transmigration, found himself with fresh motivation and a new goal... Lose the System? Get lost already! What’s so hard about getti 1.1kReads8.7Score10114d adds
42. 42 大 Great Ming: I’m Zhu Yuntong, and I Randomly Resurrect My Relatives 大明：我朱允熥，随机复活亲人 Young Master Feng公子枫Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Old Zhu wants to make Zhu Yunwen crown prince? Bring Grandma, Empress Ma, back to life and let her give Zhu Chongba a piece of her mind! Lü takes the position of secondary consort? Bring his mother, Crown Princess Chang, back to life and restore her to her rightful place in the Eastern Palace! Zhu Yuanzhang acts like he deserves respect just because he’s old? Bring Zhu Wusi back to life and watch Zhu Chongba call him “Father” in terror! The Huai-Xi nobles can’t get along? Bring his maternal gran 31.5kReads8.9Score2.7k14d adds
43. 43 大 Great Tang: The Poorest County Magistrate, Invited to Court by the Emperor 大唐：最穷县令，皇上请我入朝 Not Cocoa非可可Historical1.7M WordsCompleted In the third year of the Zhenguan era, the Tang Empire is drawn into war, and resources are scarce across the land. Yet Pingyao County alone… is full of singing and dancing, with food and clothing in abundance. It even bears more than a passing resemblance to a modern metropolis! As Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji investigate further, they discover that everything here is extraordinary… The common people are prosperous, and commerce is thriving… More astonishing still, the local magistrate, Liu Shao 4.5kReads7.2Score46314d adds
44. 44 大 The Tang Dynasty's Greediest Official: From the Start, He Drives the Empress to the Brink of Suicide 大唐第一贪官，开局气的女帝要上吊 Bright Moon, Little Tower明月小楼Historical370k WordsOngoing On the northwestern frontier of the Tang Empire, Xiao Yao transmigrates into the body of an obscure county magistrate. He wants nothing more than to transmigrate back, but learns that the only way to return to modern times is to be killed by the female emperor herself. So he tries every imaginable way to get himself killed. In the process, he gradually transforms the once-impoverished city of Juezhou into a prosperous place capable of dominating the Tang Empire. That does nothing to stop him fro 62Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Xiao Yao transmigrates to the northwestern border of the Tang Dynasty, where he transforms the impoverished city of Juezhou into a prosperous and wealthy place. However, he is determined to return to the modern world and thus engages in various death-defying acts, because it is rumored that only by being personally killed by the Empress can he travel back to the modern era.

45. 45 病 My Sickly Husband Rose to the Highest Ranks 病秧子夫君他位极人臣了 Wan Changru, Who Loves Vegetarian Pork Floss爱吃素香松的万长儒Ancient Romance33k WordsCompleted My Sickly Husband Rose to the Highest Ranks of Power 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Every step is meticulously planned, making it both unsettling and exhilarating to watch.

46. 46 明 Clearly a Powerhouse, Yet He Keeps a Low Profile as the Second-in-Command 明明很强，却苟在势力做老二 Immortal Among Mortals俗尘嫡仙Eastern Fantasy783k WordsCompleted An utterly invincible heroine, Di Yao, in a xianxia fantasy. The Great Qin Dynasty has endured for ten thousand years. At the end of every ruler's life, he takes the crown prince to the Imperial Preceptor's residence to kneel and pay his respects, seeking the Preceptor's protection for the new emperor. This is the ceremony for a Qin ruler's ascension to the throne, and the very foundation of the dynasty's prosperity through ten thousand years. Whether going to war or celebrating a harvest, whene 5kReads7.1Score38414d adds

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    In a fantasy world of immortals and heroes, the Qin Dynasty has enjoyed millennia of prosperity, protected by a mysterious imperial advisor. This advisor wields immense power, commanding the respect of even the emperor. The heroine, Di Yao, is invincible; witness how she navigates the treacherous waters of the empire, navigating the complexities of immortal and demonic factions, and embarking on a legendary tale of immortals and heroes.

47. 47 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrate as the Chongzhen Emperor, Starting with a Rope 大明：穿越崇祯帝，开局一根绳 An Illiterate Writes a Novel文盲写小说Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Ruthless Combat + War] Good news: Zhu Lian transmigrated and became Zhu Youjian, the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty. Bad news: It was the tenth day of the third month of Chongzhen’s seventeenth year, just seven days before Li Zicheng’s rebels stormed the outer city. The Ming dynasty was already on the brink of collapse, in grave danger. The Jurchens threatened from the north, rebels from the west, with one natural disaster after another an 58.6kReads9.3Score6.1k14d adds

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    Just you wait and see, they'll all be silent.

48. 48 大 Ming Dynasty Tyrant: I’ll Extend the Dynasty’s Reign by 300 Years 大明暴君，我为大明续运三百年 Kunwu昆吾Historical6.1M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue]+ [Passionate]+ [Struggle for supremacy]+ [Ruthless]+ [No System] “Zhu Youjian, go in peace. Everything you had will be inherited by me, Ye Xuan. From this day on, I am the sixteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen. I swear here: Those you, Zhu Youjian, could not kill, I, Chongzhen, will kill. What you, Zhu Youjian, could not accomplish, I, Chongzhen, will accomplish. Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are rebelling? Then it depends on whether I give them the chance! The J 97.3kReads9.2Score11.5k14d adds

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    The male protagonist was originally a prime minister, but he was dismissed by the emperor and forced to wander the world. One day, war broke out, and the emperor panicked, sending people to search for the protagonist. They found him in the mountains and fields, and the emperor couldn't believe that the protagonist was dressed in tattered clothes.

49. 49 八 The Eight-Year-Old Blind Imperial Grandson Crawls Out of the Ming Tomb from the Start 八岁瞎眼圣孙，开局爬出大明皇陵 The Great Sage of Hetao河套大圣爷Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (The author has already completed a million-word novel, so readers can dive in with confidence. Political intrigue + a story of loving grandfathers and filial grandsons + a tale of conquering the world. Zhu Yuanzhang is ruthless in the early stages, and the protagonist becomes ruthless later on. Readers who dislike saintly do-gooders or people who argue for argument's sake may want to steer clear!!!) Zhu Xiongying, the eldest legitimate grandson of the Ming dynasty and Zhu Biao's eldest legitima 33.1kReads9.1Score3.5k14d adds
50. 50 皇 Your Majesty, I'm Truly a Mediocre Official. Please Dismiss Me! 皇上，我真是庸臣，快罢免我吧 Sugarcane Dad甘蔗奶爸Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Also known as A Rise from Humble Beginnings. To save someone, Zhao Hengyi transmigrated to ancient times and married a woman believed to bring death to her husband. He also brought home her six younger sisters, all considered burdens. What? One wife and six sisters-in-law are too much to support? Not a chance! Watch me lead the villagers in farming, hunting, and side businesses, while secretly developing advanced technology, and stride boldly into a brave new world! The court is corrupt, the emp 46Reads5.9Score—14d adds

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