Any Transmigration to an Ancient Dynasty at Its Founding, With a Nation Built Next Door? 穿越哪个开国古代朝代的都行，有没有在旁边建个国

1. 1 大 The First Man of Great Wu: Starting by Conquering the Crown Princess 大武第一男人：从征服太子妃开始 Saucy Squid酱爆鱿鱼Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Li Xian transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a lowly attendant in the Crown Prince’s residence. He begins to make a name for himself in the struggle for the throne, catching the eye of the Crown Princess... 28.4kReads8.6Score2.8k14d adds

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   This is a multi-female protagonist time-travel novel set in ancient times. It's not mindless or overly sentimental. The protagonist begins by being a fake eunuch in the Crown Prince's palace, about to be executed, because the Crown Prince is incompetent and a eunuch. He survives using his modern knowledge and begins to advise the Crown Prince. An unexpected encounter leads to a relationship with the Crown Princess. The Crown Prince wants her to have an affair with a general and become pregnant. The protagonist and the Crown Princess conspire to have the protagonist's child, thus helping the Crown Prince become emperor. After the old emperor dies, the protagonist begins to build his own dynasty. The pacing is excellent, keeping the reader engaged. Each female lead has her own distinct personality, not just a generic copy-and-paste character. Both the main characters and the antagonists are intelligent. Overall, the romance between the main characters and the war scenes are evenly balanced, making it a highly recommended read.

2. 2 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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   A powerful force turns the tide, a situation of adversity, but progress is possible. [Upvote][Upvote][Upvote]

3. 3 世 The Fierce Heir: This Young Lady Is Mine 世子凶猛：这个小娘子，我抢定了 Fruit Wine Beneath the Moon月下果子酒Historical2.1M WordsOngoing Original novel of the short drama “The Heir Is Fierce: I’m Claiming This Young Lady” One moment he opens his eyes, and he’s in Great Yan. Yang Shu is quite pleased with his identity: the sole heir of the Prince of Dingguo’s household. The emperor suspects him and the noble families shun him, but that’s no big deal. He’ll just rebel. If you’re going to be a spoiled young master, you have to act like one. First, beat up your future father-in-law... Second, smash up a gambling den... And third, sna 13.3kReads8.5Score83514d adds

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   "Ancient Times, Many Women" is a decent time-travel novel. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a spoiled young nobleman with a powerful grandfather. His grandfather's influence is so great that he overshadows the emperor, who is incompetent. The emperor and prime ministers all want to seize power, and the protagonist's grandfather becomes the biggest obstacle. Both the emperor and the prime ministers want to eliminate his family. The protagonist begins a battle of wits with various powerful figures in the court, eventually escaping the capital and embarking on a journey to establish a dynasty and unify the country. Neither the protagonist, the female lead, nor the antagonists are mindless; they are all highly strategic. The overall content leans towards romance, with relatively few fight scenes. It focuses more on the relationships between the female leads. Each female lead has her own personality and strengths, and they are all helpful to the protagonist, not just burdens. If you want to read a novel with more romance between ancient protagonists, this book is highly recommended.

4. 4 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

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   This is a decent time-travel novel with multiple female protagonists, set in ancient times. It's not mindless or overly idealistic. The protagonist starts out as a county magistrate, secretly developing various modern technologies in the ancient world. He's discovered by the Empress, brought into the public eye, and begins assisting her, gradually building his power and influence. The characters are vividly portrayed, the plot is well-paced and engaging, and the content is lively and captivating, making it hard to put down. Each character has their own distinct personality, making it a worthwhile read.

5. 5 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang Fakes His Death, and I Choose to Ascend the Throne! 大明：朱元璋假死，我选择登基！ Coconut Latte Is the Best生椰拿铁yydsHistorical2.5M WordsOngoing [No System + Meticulous + Emperor + Scheming + Twists + Political Intrigue and Wits + Logical Plot] In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuntong, who had transmigrated into this world, discovered that Old Zhu had kicked the bucket ahead of schedule. All the better. Letting Zhu Yunwen sit on the Dragon Throne would be a waste, so I’ll take it! But Zhu Yuntong had no idea. Zhu Yuanzhang had only faked his death to test Zhu Yunwen. “What? Zhu Yuntong has ascended the throne?!” “He wants to aboli 4kReads8.2Score45614d adds
6. 6 日 The Sun and Moon Shine Anew: Restoring the Great Ming's Realm 日月重光：重整大明河山 Hermit of the Back Mountain V后山散人VHistorical1.5M WordsCompleted (No melodrama, no brainless characters, no power fantasy, no System, and no invincible protagonist. Readers who only want clean, wholesome content or are bothered by it should proceed with caution.) His soul transmigrates into Zhu Youxiao, the Ming dynasty’s imperial grandson, at the end of the Ming. He faces the consecutive deaths of the Wanli and Taichang emperors, the Red Pill Case, the Palace Transfer Case, the Donglin faction, and the Little Ice Age, while the catastrophic defeat at Sarhu, 5.2kReads8.3Score22614d adds
7. 7 乱 In a Chaotic Age: Creating a Legend on the Empire's Frontier 乱世：从帝国边陲开始创造神话 White Day Jasmine Fragrance白日茉香Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Keywords: [Alternate World] + [Slow Burn] + [Generals] + [Strategists] + [Army Battles] + [Totems] + [Imperial Will] + [World Ascension] The dynasty is in its final years. Bandits roam the land, and rebellions rage without end! A furious young man raises his spear and plunges into this world of chaos. He wages war at every turn, destroys the aristocratic clans, tears down the Confucian temples, and rebuilds the world. Humanity’s will, qi refinement, the system of spirit cultivation, inherited to 1.3kReads7.4Score10414d adds
8. 8 大 The Great Ming: From the Start, I Destroyed the Jurchen Tribes of Liaodong 大明，开局覆灭辽东女真 Starry Night星辰晚Historical756k WordsOngoing Overnight, he finds himself in the Ming Dynasty, and to his surprise, he has become the Wanli Emperor. What does the Wanli era have to offer? Famed ministers like Zhang Juzheng, Shen Shixing, and Wang Xijue. Famous generals like Qi Jiguang, Li Chengliang, and Deng Zilong. And, of course, the Three Great Campaigns of the Wanli era and the Three Victories at Huangzhong. But none of that matters. What matters is pacifying the Jurchens in Liaodong first. And there's no need to worry about losing, be 67Reads8.7Score—14d adds
9. 9 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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   This is a high-quality, logically sound alternate history novel with multiple female leads. It's both humorous and poignant, with a strong storyline. It explores national righteousness and complex relationships of love and hate—a truly captivating read! Full of memorable quotes, it has a lasting impact! Highly recommended! 💕

10. 10 大 Great Tang’s Divine Grand Commander 大唐之神级大都督 Hardworking Panda勤奋熊猫Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Wang Xiu transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty and becomes the governor of Jiaozhou. The region is remote and economically backward, his subordinates refuse to follow his orders, and barbarian tribes outside the borders are eyeing Jiaozhou hungrily. Fortunately, Wang Xiu has modern knowledge and foresight. He knows that crops here can be harvested three times a year, making the region a natural granary! What's more, Wang Xiu has the Great Governor System, which provides everything from soldiers and 4.5kReads8.6Score27214d adds

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    Although it has not officially established a nation, it is practically a state within a state.

11. 11 穿 Transmigrated into Water Margin: My Wife Has the Fighting Power of the Five Tigers 穿越水浒我的老婆超五虎战力 Greedy Wolf, Venus贪狼金星Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Wang Li, a graduate of a modern medical university, accidentally transmigrated into the world of Water Margin and found himself in the body of a young Daoist. His only master, an old Daoist priest, had just passed away. The old priest had even given guidance to Li Zhu, the Golden Sword Master. The protagonist also had another identity: he was Wang Lun’s younger brother. At the time, Wang Lun was still on his way to join Liangshan. With his extensive medical knowledge and modern expertise, Wang L 3.2kReads8.6Score26314d adds

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    If you crave an adventure that transcends time and space, and yearn for a spiritual cleansing, then *The Healer's Journey Through the Water Margin* is the perfect choice. Let us follow in the footsteps of this healer, stepping into an era teeming with heroes, and experiencing the timeless compassion and chivalry of a healer.

12. 12 哇 Whoa, I Can Travel Between Two Worlds 哇塞我能两界往返 Good Luck Keeps Coming好运不断Urban503k WordsOngoing The protagonist, Wu Xiaoyao, is an outstanding graduate of a military academy in the 21st century. He returns to his hometown to start a business and opens a small farm. One day, while fishing by the river, he accidentally falls into the water and unexpectedly transmigrates to the 1970s. Even more astonishingly, he can travel between the two worlds, with two eras appearing before him. Watch how Wu Xiaoyao makes a splash in both of these momentous times! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's very safe!

13. 13 万 The Controller of Ten Thousand Worlds, Roaming the City 万界掌控者都市逍遥 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Urban3.4M WordsOngoing Wu Zhantian, a young man from Huaxia, accidentally fell from the summit of Mount Hua. He was rescued by the Venerable Myriad Swords, who happened to be passing by Earth. Wu Zhantian was then taken to the top-tier world of the Hongmeng Realm, where he became the Venerable Myriad Swords' disciple and began cultivating. By chance, his master found the Origin of the World in the Myriad Venerables' Secret Realm. But Dragon Rock Emperor, an ancient skeleton, and the Venerable Myriad Swords' eldest dis 1.4kReads6.4Score11714d adds
14. 14 穿 Transmigrate to the Water Margin: Dominate the World 穿越水浒之雄霸天下 Striving to Stay Alive8888努力活着8888Historical3.0M WordsOngoing Wu Zhantian was one of China’s top special forces soldiers. While carrying out a top-secret mission, he was betrayed by a traitor. To ensure his teammates could withdraw safely, Wu Zhantian stayed behind alone. Seriously wounded in a sneak attack by the Japanese invaders, he chose to detonate the button bomb he carried rather than be taken prisoner. He and dozens of members of the Japanese Kamikaze Special Forces perished together. Wu Zhantian thought he was as good as dead, but the flourishing 1kReads5.9Score—14d adds
15. 15 铁 The Iron-Blooded Tigers Battle the Ming 铁血虎贲战大明 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Historical3.5M WordsOngoing Chinese special forces king Wu Zhantian was betrayed by a traitor during a mission. To avoid being captured by the enemy, Wu Zhantian set off the miniature bomb strapped to his body, dying alongside dozens of enemy special forces soldiers. By chance, he touched the laws of the game. He rebuilt his body, copied abilities, and saved the Ming Dynasty from ruin. To stop the Yangzhou Massacre and the Jiading Massacres, Wu Zhantian, China's special forces king, refused to stand by. He tore Aobai apart 1.2kReads7.2Score10314d adds
16. 16 穿 Transmigrate to the Song Dynasty: The Empire's Mighty Rise 穿越之大宋雄风 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Historical673k WordsCompleted A wondrous transmigration, invincible from the start. See how our protagonist, Wu Yue, recruits the heroes of Liangshan, gets up close and personal with Li Shishi, defeats mighty bandits and sweeps away powerful invaders. See how we Han people conquer the world. 872Reads7.2Score—14d adds
17. 17 修 The Urban Cultivator’s Carefree Life 修真者都市逍遥 Keep Going 6688努力加油6688Urban122k WordsOngoing Wu Xiaoyao was a young man from China. While climbing Mount Laojun, he was accidentally sucked into a black hole and transported to a world filled with powerful cultivators. As an ordinary mortal, he thought he was as good as dead, but unexpectedly, he gained the cultivation legacy of the Venerable of Ten Thousand Swords. Relying on his Chinese bloodline, he fought his way through every obstacle. After countless trials and hardships, he rose to the realm of Supreme Sovereign of the Myriad Worlds 93Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 18 蒙 The Mongol Conquests in the West: Rebuilding Huaxia in Europe 蒙古西征：我在欧洲再造华夏 Qishi启势Historical152k WordsOngoing Liu Wei went out one day and hit the jackpot: he ended up in the Mongol Yuan era. His new body belonged to a craftsman who had been captured by the Mongols and forced to do hard labor for the army day in and day out. At last, Liu Wei couldn't take it anymore. The old beggar Zhu could win an empire, so why couldn't a fine young man from the modern age? He declared: “I'll rebel! I'll drive out the barbarians and restore China...” By the time Liu Wei finally escaped the Tartars, he had also gained 5Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist of this book leads a group of slaves to establish a nation in Europe.

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