Urban Novels About Officials With Tremendous Power and Influence 都市权势滔天为官的小说

1. 1 权 At the Pinnacle of Power: I Can't Believe I'm a Scion of a Great Clan 权贵巅峰：我居然是世家子弟 Examiner of Merits司勋考功Urban4.3M WordsOngoing In 2001, Su Xi had just been assigned to a local police station. He was nothing more than an inconspicuous beat cop. During a dangerous arrest, he captured a vicious murderer alive and saved the life of a veteran police leader. Without meaning to, he also protected the career of a senior provincial department official! A stroke of luck drew him into the game, and the door to a political career opened before him. As he cracked down on organized crime and corruption, put down roots in the region, 153.8kReads9.3Score14.8k14d adds

   Reader note

   I highly recommend the ninth book, especially the one preceding it. You can read the author's previous novel; the two works connect well, and the previous one was quite successful. This one updates regularly this week. The writing is excellent, and the plot is coherent. Highly recommended!

2. 2 官 Aspirations in the Political Arena 官场之青云志 Rivers and Mountains of Cosmic Light宙光山河Urban3.7M WordsCompleted Reborn in 2002, he was hit by a car while saving a little girl and regrettably missed his civil service interview. His materialistic girlfriend wanted to break up with him, but Liang Jiangtao unexpectedly discovered that the girl’s grandfather seemed to be no ordinary man... Watch how he uses a perspective and experience twenty years ahead of his time, along with a heart devoted to serving the people, to build a remarkable career! Look forward to more in Officialdom: Ambition for the Clouds. 64.3kReads9.2Score7k14d adds
3. 3 分 After the Breakup, I Could No Longer Hide My Political Star Power 分手后，我仕途天骄身份瞒不住了 A Breeze at Nine Degrees清风九度Urban1.7M WordsCompleted Qin Yang, the son of a prominent family in Beijing, had hoped to make his mark in politics through his own abilities. But after years of struggle, he was still going nowhere at the poverty alleviation office, unable to make any progress. Then his girlfriend of many years broke up with him, and he picked up the phone and called Beijing... The gears of fate began to turn! 25.5kReads8.6Score2.4k14d adds
4. 4 官EN The Halls of Power: A Nobody's Ambition 官场：一个小人物的野望 Ink as a Blade以墨为锋Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Starting as a grassroots police officer in 2005, he repeatedly cracks major cases. Amid the treacherous twists and turns of officialdom, he carves out a distinctive path to promotion. 132.2kReads9.5Score15.3k14d adds
5. 5 寒 The Scholar from a Poor Family 寒门状元 Gentleman of the Green Mountain青山君子Historical2.1M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the family of a common farmer, Ye Xuanmo arrives just as his paternal cousin passes the imperial examination. To revitalize the clan, his cousin invites a teacher to the family to educate the children. In an age when “all trades are base, and only studying is noble,” Ye Xuanmo wants nothing more than to pass the exams and change his family’s circumstances… 3.4kReads8.9Score31414d adds
6. 6 仕 The Road to Power: Rising Step by Step 仕途：步步高升 Chief Nine九总Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Chuan was an orphan from childhood. Everyone thought he was easy to push around. Just then, trouble broke out in town and someone had to take the blame, so they shoved him forward. At the darkest moment of his life, no one could have imagined the incredible reversal that was about to happen. From then on, his official career soared step by step. The synopsis is short, so please head to the main text. Thank you all for your support! 25.8kReads8.7Score2.1k14d adds

   Reader note

   I've personally tested each one, and so far I've found them to be the best political fiction novels.

7. 7 争 Strive for the Heights of Power! Bring the Fruits of the World to Feed the People! 争庙堂之高！施天下果腹！ Pen Falls to the Mortal World笔落尘凡Historical118k WordsOngoing [This novel features multiple heroines. Not for readers seeking pure romance. The protagonist is an emperor type and is rather cold-blooded. Read at your own discretion.] The Great Zhao dynasty pacified the realm through war and had stood for over a century… The Seven Kingdoms were engulfed in conflict, demons ran rampant, and strange horrors spread unchecked… In 1739, the seventh year of Zhengde, the crown prince was deposed. Prince of Huai Chu Changfeng raised an army and marched on the capita 7Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 8 官 Officialdom: Reborn to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 官场：重生问鼎权力巅峰 One Day, Someday有朝一日Urban575k WordsCompleted Who will rise above the struggle for power in government, and how can one climb the ladder of power? Trial after trial of human nature, one secret contest after another: who will make it to the end and break through the crowd? A nobody is reborn. A newcomer who has never set foot in government: what kind of storm will they stir up? 725Reads7.4Score11014d adds
9. 9 官 The Winds of Change on the Official Path 官路之风起云涌 Never Said It不曾说Urban506k WordsOngoing This book is the sequel to Reborn: The Candid Confession. Father and son Zhang Anping and Zhang Hao have both left Jiang Province to enter a much broader political arena. After losing most of his support, Zhang Hao once again finds himself in a difficult situation. How will he plan his moves and secure victory from afar? Watch the tides of change, and listen for the dragon’s roar. (All characters, locations, and events in this book are fictional. Please do not connect them to real life. Any rese 2kReads8.9Score15414d adds
10. 10 你 You're Just a Secretary, So How Are You Advancing Faster Than Your Boss? 你一个秘书，比领导进步还快？ Win Against Heaven胜天一局Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [A power-packed political drama, featured on the bookstore’s overall reading rankings three times] Lin Yi, a senior aide to a powerful leader, is targeted by his enemies and betrayed by his girlfriend. He strikes back hard, exposes a shocking conspiracy, and uses his foresight to make a spectacular comeback! 36.9kReads9.0Score3.9k14d adds
11. 11 官 The Road to Officialdom: From Bureau Chief to Party Secretary, I Just Want to Get Ahead 官途：从局长到书记，太想进步了 Tofu Mixed with Clear Water清水拌豆腐Male-Channel Fanfiction601k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into a world of crossover TV dramas, Jiang Yuan was assigned from the start to serve as head of the Pingkang County Public Security Bureau in Lin City, Handong Province! There, he met characters like Qi Tongwei, Gao Yuliang, and Gao Xiaoqin, and discovered that his cousin was named Jiang Yang. There were also dramas such as The Knockout, Icebreaking Action, Flowers at the Foot of the Mountain twenty years later, Love Apartment, and more! As he rose through the ranks, Jiang Y —Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 12 官 Reborn: The Honest Confession of an Official 官路之重生坦白局 Never Said It不曾说Urban1.2M WordsCompleted An accident gave Zhang Hao a new lease on life, giving him the chance to rewrite the years of mediocrity and helplessness behind him. With the advantage of knowing what lies ahead, watch as Zhang Hao plans every move and secures victory from afar. A dragon may lie hidden in a pool, but when the winds and clouds gather, it will soar into the heavens. 5.8kReads9.3Score39714d adds
13. 13 官 The Road to Officialdom: The Pinnacle of Power 官路之权力巅峰 Northeastern Little Koi东北小锦鲤Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Reborn into a new life, he no longer holds back when petty schemers try to frame him. He strikes back hard. With his foreknowledge and the favor of his superiors, his career in government soars, carrying him all the way to the pinnacle of power. 19.7kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds
14. 14 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Rise and Fall in the World of Politics 权利巅峰之官场浮沉 Burning Passion Beneath the Moon焚情月下Urban1.0M WordsCompleted One heroine + political scheming + progress + serving the people + punishing evil and promoting good + reaching the pinnacle A fast-paced story. Welcome to read! A friendly tip: if you don't enjoy the early, small-scale developments, you can start from Chapter 80. Who gave me this authority? Who stands behind me? Yi Yang pointed to the two flags on the table and said: “The people gave me this authority!” “These two flags stand behind me!” “And the more than 500,000 people in the county!” “How's 71Reads7.6Score—14d adds
15. 15 青 The Road to Qingyun: Finding Life in Desperate Straits 青云路之绝处逢生 The Man Who Rides a Wolf骑狼的汉子Urban2.2M WordsCompleted A sudden disaster destroyed Lu Fan’s family, leaving behind nothing but ruined walls and broken tiles. By chance, Lu Fan entered officialdom. After honing his skills, growing, and transforming at the grassroots level, Lu Fan was tempered into steel and emerged from his cocoon as a butterfly. At last, he achieved his heart’s desire! 121.2kReads9.2Score14k14d adds
16. 16 绝 Absolute Power: I Am the Backer 绝对权力：我就是靠山 Happy Little Beans快乐小豆豆Urban3.5M WordsOngoing Ye Minghao, a secretary to a senior official, is sent back to the countryside. His girlfriend breaks up with him, and his parents' job transfers are put on hold. Starting at the grassroots level, he climbs step by step to the top. 70.8kReads9.2Score4.6k14d adds
17. 17 从 Starting in Handong: Xiaohao's In the Name of the People! 从汉东开始，小豪的名义！ A Bottle of Snow Beer一瓶雪花Male-Channel Fanfiction925k WordsCompleted Chang Junhao, the eldest grandson of Chang Hu! Chang Hu transmigrated from a future era into the War of Resistance Against Japan. With the help of the System, he won countless military honors and became an old comrade-in-arms of the three great powers in northwest Shanxi. He was valued by his superiors and had connections throughout the military! After graduating, Chang Junhao, the eldest grandson, joined the government in Handong Province! Zhao Ruilong: Brother Chang, I want to build a food cit 6.4kReads7.9Score21114d adds
18. 18 问 At the Public Forum, I Speak the Truth. Who Can Handle It? 问政现场，我实话实说，谁能扛住 A Thread of Green Peaks一缕青峰Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Tang Xiu, the youngest deputy county magistrate in Jinquan City, is thrust into the center of a storm after a live-streamed public Q&A. Faced with shirking officials and predatory corporations, he flips the table and takes aim at entrenched corruption! From “the magistrate who hits people” to “an economic hero,” how will he break the deadlock with an iron fist and create an industrial empire worth tens of billions? Meanwhile, his enemies in the shadows have already written his name on their “dea 8.7kReads7.9Score69414d adds
19. 19 权 The Storm of Power 权力风暴 Bengzi Chuang绷子床Urban2.7M WordsCompleted After leaving the military, protagonist Jiang Yunhao embarks on his political career. In his struggles against his rivals, Jiang Yunhao sticks to his principles and never shies away from a challenge. He also frequently surprises people with his strategic skill. In the end, through his own hard work and the recognition of influential leaders, Jiang Yunhao carves out a path of his own to the top. 5.3kReads8.9Score44714d adds
20. 20 从 From the Bottom to the Pinnacle of Power 从底层来到权力巅峰去 Maple on a Sunny Day晴天的枫Urban1.5M WordsOngoing A true man born between Heaven and Earth should aspire to greatness, achieve extraordinary deeds, and build a legacy that will never fade. Yet all he does must be grounded in benevolence and justice, and guided by a sense of shame. He must not trade his integrity for vast wealth, nor abandon his principles when facing danger or temptation. In this way, virtue and achievement go hand in hand, and he can ultimately reach the summit and have his name recorded for posterity. This is what it means to 17.5kReads7.0Score88914d adds

    Reader note

    You should try this book; it's very good.

21. 21 重 Reborn: This Time, the Commoner Will Become an Official 重生，草根这次要当官 Fish Hill Listening to Rain鱼丘听雨Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Reborn] + [Officialdom] + [A hidden identity] He was an ordinary nobody who unexpectedly returned to life eighteen years in the past! His fate took a new turn, and he rose through the ranks of officialdom! When his rivals moved against him, he discovered that his background held a surprising secret. One of the country's top wealthy families came looking for him of their own accord. Both his uncles were powerful figures, and his older brother was a special forces commander. The Zhong family is i 26.6kReads8.4Score2k14d adds

    Reader note

    Look at this! The author put their heart into writing; even the most common typos found in Tomato's writing are absent! A young prince from the capital, orphaned at a young age, rises through the ranks on his own merit, encountering rivals and facing family ties. This political novel promises to be intellectually stimulating and enjoyable; the entire book is logical, suspenseful, and full of foreshadowing. It gets more exciting as you read on!

22. 22 官 The Road to Power: A Clash of Ambition and Desire 官途从权欲交锋开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Political Revenge] + [Career Advancement] + [Alliances of Mutual Interest] + [Romantic Entanglements] + [Political Scheming and Wits] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Ensemble Cast] [The male lead keeps a low profile without being creepy early on, reveals his sharp edge with a roguish charm in the middle, and takes revenge on all his enemies later.] Wang Maoyuan is a "golden phoenix" who flew out of the countryside. The year he graduated from college, he passed the civil service exam and joined the la 18.2kReads7.7Score1.2k14d adds

    Reader note

    This is an excellent novel that realistically portrays the lives of officials; it is highly recommended and worth reading.

23. 23 重 Reborn with an AI Brain, I Master the Power Game 重生AI大脑玩转权力 Maple on a Sunny Day晴天的枫Urban1.8M WordsCompleted An overworked programmer dies from working overtime and is reborn with an AI brain. In this life, he becomes a child prodigy, builds a business empire before turning 20, then enters politics and uses his resources to climb to the pinnacle of power! 8kReads7.1Score43314d adds

    Reader note

    Absolute and overwhelming power, breathtakingly beautiful.

24. 24 权 The Road to Power Begins with a Disaster 权途，从一场灾难开始 Who Will Listen谁人听Urban1.2M WordsOngoing A dam burst, and Yang Yi turned the tide against disaster. From that moment on, he began climbing step by step. Serving the people is the foundation of everything. See how he reaches the pinnacle in the name of the people. 20.3kReads8.0Score1.2k14d adds

    Reader note

    Purely officialdom-based, purely handmade, give it a try.

25. 25 名 In the Name of the People: Qi Tongwei Fights Fate Alongside His Teacher 名义：祁同伟带着老师反抗命运 Who Will Listen谁人听Male-Channel Fanfiction320k WordsCompleted Politics, an anti-corruption campaign, and a little reconciliation. This story is truly different. Welcome to a whole new world. Qi Tongwei returns to the time before the story begins and takes an honest look at his heart. Slowly, he finds his way back to true justice. In the end, he will triumph against fate by half a move, all In the Name of the People. 1.9kReads8.0Score12014d adds
26. 26 名 In the Name of the People: My Father Is Yuan Mu 名义：家父袁沐 Yuan Xiaobo袁小铂Male-Channel Fanfiction393k WordsCompleted [This novel has two protagonists. Early on, the story is told mainly from Yuan Mu’s perspective; from the middle onward, it focuses on the protagonist Yuan Zhihao, with other supporting characters appearing in between. The novel draws on the TV dramas A Lifelong Journey and In the Name of the People, and may include others later.] Reborn in a single day, Yuan Zhihao suddenly discovers many secrets about his father. Ever since childhood, he has thought his father was the most impressive person in 1.2kReads6.8Score10214d adds

    Reader note

    Father Yuan Mu transmigrates, son Yuan Zhihao is reborn. Wang Hongtao's student Lu Fan.

27. 27 官 The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官场之巅峰时刻 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban235k WordsCompleted [Satisfying Officialdom Story + Workplace + Political Maneuvering + Inspirational + Business Rivalry + Romance] Out of the blue, he received a notice from the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department: he was being transferred to the Information Division. Downcast, he went fishing at a reservoir in the suburbs and saved an important figure. From then on, his political career took off. 397Reads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    It's so beautiful, an absolute classic...

28. 28 候 Hou Weidong's Notes on Being an Official 候卫东做官笔记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban790k WordsCompleted As a graduate of a prestigious university, Hou Weidong encounters one thorny problem after another upon entering government service, yet manages to turn danger into safety every time. Taking different approaches: that is Hou Weidong’s political philosophy. That is how Hou Weidong conducts himself. That is Hou Weidong’s great wisdom. 3.5kReads6.7Score48414d adds
29. 29 人 Rising Through the Ranks of Officialdom! 人在官场：步步攀升！ Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Lin Feng was too honest, so his career never advanced. His wife, Zhang Meina, left him for money. Faced with a woman's betrayal and the indifference of friends and family, Lin Feng finally saw the harsh realities of society for what they were. Then, unexpectedly, a major opportunity came his way: Secretary Huang transferred him to Xincheng County to serve as the county Party committee secretary. 625Reads8.8Score18114d adds

    Reader note

    Wow, Raymond Lam's story is amazing!

30. 30 官 The Ladder of Power: Showdown at the Summit 官梯：巅峰对决 Ren Xianyu任羡鱼Urban4.7M WordsOngoing Being an official is a skill. Jiang Yiming had barely started his job when he was sent down to Yangwan Village, but after helping a county leader through a personal crisis, he was promoted three ranks in one go! See how Jiang Yiming wins people over from every side, deftly escapes all kinds of traps, and lives by his credo: "Serve as an official, and bring prosperity to the people in your care!" 110.1kReads9.2Score6.6k14d adds
31. 31 官 An Unbounded Official Career 官途无疆 Lone Reflection孤照Urban2.4M WordsCompleted Jiang Han, a billionaire who resigned from public office to go into business, is framed and reborn as a third-year college student. He makes a fortune in the stock market, becoming a hidden billionaire. To repay his hometown for supporting him for more than a decade, he returns as a village official while still a college student and leads the villagers to prosperity, embarking on a career in government. In the treacherous world of politics, his exceptional wisdom and insight, along with his sinc 16.9kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds

    Reader note

    The author's writing skills are exceptionally high 👍👍👍. They are familiar with the national situation and possess a natural command of politics, economics, people's livelihoods, history, world history, culture, and data. The plot is intricately woven and very engaging. The author offers unique insights into the background of each major national political decision in the history of the People's Republic of China, and the advantages and disadvantages it brought to society and ordinary people, prompting deep reflection. I think it's even better written than the Beijing Liaison Office Director's work, and definitely worth collecting. (Comment from reader "Gengxin Loves Reading")

32. 32 都 Urban: Reborn as a Top Billionaire! 都市：重生的我成了顶级富二代！ Rain Falls on the Azure Clouds雨落青云Urban1.7M WordsCompleted The unremarkable Zhou Xing was reborn in 2016 with the Life Optimization System. Born into an ordinary family, he somehow became a top-tier rich second-generation heir. His father, who had made a living selling fish, became a leading figure in heavy industry, with a net worth of 300 billion. His mother became a renowned elite lawyer at home and abroad. The System even gave him 500 million dollars as a reward from the start! Reborn at the peak! Only then did Zhou Xing discover that life could be 129.4kReads8.9Score9.1k14d adds

    Reader note

    To be able to bow and scrape before the powerful and wealthy is something I cannot be proud of.

33. 33 重 Reborn as the Strongest Crown Prince, I Aim for the Pinnacle of Power and Wealth 重生最强太子，问鼎权财巅峰 I Was Born Extraordinary我本不凡Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Feel-Good Power Fantasy + A Towering Background + The Pinnacle of Power + Campus Beauty Fiancée + One Female Lead] Chen Tianming has been reborn! He becomes the undisputed crown prince of Longguo's capital's elite circle. What's more, he discovers that he is naturally brilliant, with a photographic memory. Drawing on his family's resources and influence, he studies relentlessly and becomes a top-tier talent, equally accomplished in the arts and martial arts. During seven years of study abroad, 27.9kReads8.7Score1.8k14d adds
34. 34 官 Officialdom: Demoted, I Reveal My Powerful Background 官场：被贬后，我强大身世曝光 Dog of the Canglang River沧浪之狗Urban4.2M WordsOngoing Down on his luck, Li Lin was transferred to a poor rural county. He threw himself into grassroots work and toiled in obscurity, while everyone thought he had reached the end of the road. Then an inspection by senior officials gave him the chance to show his talent and win their recognition. From then on, he opened up a whole new path and rose steadily through one test after another. 126.2kReads9.2Score7.4k14d adds
35. 35 红 The Red-Blooded Heir 红色子弟 Brother Longcheng Yifang龙城一方哥Urban1.2M WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 13.2kReads8.6Score1k14d adds
36. 36 开 Fired from the Start, I Became the Young Master of the Capital 开局被炒，我成了京城太子爷 Classmate Lao Zhang 1980老张同学1980Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Tycoon fantasy + System + multiple heroines + investment + entertainment + take on anyone who dares challenge you + the rise of a great nation As being reborn became the latest trend, Chu Yuchen was reborn too. Back in the year he started his first job, he had been an underachiever in his previous life. Faced with another chance at life, what will he choose? Reconnecting with his father, a high-ranking official, and his mother, a business queen, along with the System’s boosts, makes his life col 7.5kReads8.3Score58614d adds
37. 37 都 We're All Reborn, So Who Still Wants to Scramble in Officialdom? 都重生了，谁还乖乖混官场 Brilliant Sweet Potato灿烂地瓜Urban1.2M WordsCompleted I've been reborn? And on the day before I entered government service, no less. This time, I'm going to make my way through the political world like never before! You've got a golden finger? I've got a father-in-law. Three promotions in one year. Is this how you test a cadre? Which cadre could withstand a test like that? Hey, hey, don't go. Can't you come up with something else? What? You say he's one of our own? Sorry, you're too late. He's already confessed. Reborn into the political world, soa 550Reads6.8Score10014d adds
38. 38 虎 Tiger's Roar Over the Sea of Clouds: Starting with Military Discharge 虎啸云海从转业开始 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Lin Haoyu leaves the military as a senior colonel and enters local government, rising from county magistrate to a powerful official in charge of an entire region. His wife, Su Mengyao, heads a Fortune 500 company. His younger sister, Lin Xiaowan, quietly supports her brother's political career, while his older brother, Lin Yu, is fiercely protective of her. Their background is enough to leave people speechless. I hope you’ll enjoy my new book. 16.3kReads8.2Score1.7k14d adds

    Reader note

    Is their power and influence overwhelming?

39. 39 红 A Red-Blooded Official's Rise to Power 红色军转官场逆袭 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Lin Ning was born into a privileged family, but turned down their support to leave the military as the special forces soldier “Mountain Hawk,” determined to start from the bottom and build his career from scratch. He places first in the provincial civil service exam, only to have someone take his spot and be sent to the logistics department. He quietly bides his time in the face of injustice, takes over public complaints and petitions, and uses the role as the start of his comeback. When he is 11.6kReads7.4Score1.2k14d adds
40. 40 官 Soaring Through Officialdom: From Township to the Summit of Power 官途腾龙从乡镇到权利巅峰 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban984k WordsCompleted After Chen Linhai passes the civil service exam, his girlfriend betrays him and a powerful family uses its influence to take his position. He keeps his illustrious family background hidden and starts out at the grassroots level in a township. Staying true to his original ideals and relying on exceptional ability, he overcomes one crisis after another and rises through the ranks to the pinnacle of power. Along the way, he uncovers the mystery of his birth and fulfills his ambitions and purpose in 6.6kReads7.2Score65114d adds
41. 41 替 Five Years as a Stand-In: I Livestreamed the Truth on the Golden Sparrow Awards Stage 替身五年，我在金雀奖领奖台上直播了真相 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋6k WordsCompleted After Five Years as a Stand-In, I Livestreamed the Truth from the Golden Sparrow Awards Stage 183Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 42 我 I'm a Fortune-Teller (The Original Novel of I'm No Master, Starring Li Xian and Li Yitong) 我是个算命先生（李现、李一桐主演《我不是大师》原著） Yi Zhi易之Mystery547k WordsCompleted The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Li Xian and Li Yitong, I'm No Master The highest level of fortune-telling isn't predicting the heavens. It's reading people. During the Republican era, a secretive group called the Jiangxiang Sect operated in the underworld. They called themselves fortune-tellers, but made their living through fraud. From secret agents of the Military Statistics Bureau and bandit chiefs to scholarly households, sheltered women, and children, no one could escap 13.8kReads9.6Score1.9k14d adds

    Reader note

    The protagonist is a fortune teller, cunning and intelligent, well-versed in the ways of the underworld. The book exposes the various deceptions within the fortune-telling profession, from mysterious face reading to seemingly magical character divination, all of which are meticulously designed traps. In this complex world, the protagonist outwits and outmaneuvers his fellow fortune tellers, showcasing the multifaceted nature of humanity. This book possesses a mysterious atmosphere and a tight plot, vividly portraying the falsehoods behind fortune-telling and the unpredictable nature of the underworld. It allows readers to recognize the tricks of the trade while enjoying an engaging reading experience, and also witness the struggles and choices people face when confronted with profit and survival.

43. 43 真 A True Han-Dynasty Succubus: From the Start, I Steal Zhuge Liang and Zhao Yun 真大汉魅魔，开局截胡诸葛亮赵云 Ba Mi巴迷Historical135k WordsOngoing Liu Yu, a librarian, transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and begins his journey into the art of political intrigue. In a chaotic age, it is not enough to know how to fight. You also need to understand human nature and social customs. “Zilong, do you want a wife?” “Kongming, how about your brother-in-law teaches you some science?” “Dian Wei, come with me. I’ll make sure you have plenty of good food and drink.” “Ziyi, you can come along, but why are you bringing a divine general?” 185Reads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    Secretary Ba's novel about officialdom in the late Han Dynasty is coming!

44. 44 我 I Was Just a Cop, But I Shook the Provincial Party Compound 我就当个警察，却惊动了省委大院 Ba Mi巴迷Urban388k WordsCompleted Ten years later, after graduating from Qizehua University, he follows in his father's footsteps and enters government service. With formidable political connections, countless legal assets, and the broad perspective and sophisticated understanding shaped by his upbringing, he's got a dream start from the start. However, his father is a sly old fox. “Zehua, you have to start at the grassroots level as a police officer and get some experience...” Now it's his father's former subordinates who are l 9kReads8.5Score83814d adds
45. 45 我 I, Qi Tongwei, Refuse to Curry Favor With the Powerful. I'll Start as a Village Official 我祁同伟，不事权贵，从村官干起 Ba Mi巴迷Male-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 35.9kReads9.4Score2.6k14d adds
46. 46 开 The Open Era 开放时代 Old General of Guanzhong关西老将Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Li Yuanfang was reborn in 1990. Riding the tide of the reform era, he started out as a township civil servant, used his knowledge of the future to develop an export-oriented economy, and built a business empire. With his ingenuity and iron will, he rose from adversity, took charge of a region, and battled all kinds of powerful forces. He built water conservancy projects, roads, and schools, bringing benefits to the people and helping ordinary families achieve their dream of a stable, comfortable 769Reads8.1Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    This novel about officialdom is really good! 👍 The story is captivating, I've decided to keep reading! 👍👍👍

47. 47 铁 Iron Fist 铁腕 Understanding Spring and Autumn春悟秋懂Urban5.6M WordsOngoing No one is reborn, and no one transmigrates. This is a realistic novel about life in government circles. A country boy without connections loses his chance at promotion and his girlfriend. He even stands to lose his life as others try to take everything from him... By a twist of fate, he wins the favor of various powerful factions one after another and becomes a rising star in government, writing a sweeping, legendary tale of a political career... 103.9kReads9.2Score7.9k14d adds
48. 48 路 Lu Beifang, Tonight the Officialdom Runs Red with Blood 路北方，今夜官血沸腾 Brother Jianghu江湖望哥Urban7.5M WordsOngoing [High-Octane, Passionate, and Deeply Sentimental Political Intrigue!] With power comes responsibility. One thought can separate public duty from private interest, like heaven and earth. Only by holding fast to your principles can you avoid being swept away by the storms or trapped by the gains and losses of personal relationships, and achieve great things. Lu Beifang came from humble beginnings, but lived an extraordinary life. He became a town mayor at 23, a county magistrate at 25, and married 114.7kReads9.1Score7.7k14d adds

    Reader note

    🥰🥰So beautiful

49. 49 官 Officialdom: Starting by Slapping My Boss Twice 官锋：从打领导两巴掌开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Made the scapegoat from the start? Pushed to the margins, with my future and my life ruined? Fine, I’ll remember this. There’s plenty of time to settle the score. My girlfriend breaks up with me, and my love life falls apart. What was I even here for? Fine, I’ll set you free. Don’t regret it. I turn around with power in my hands and return. Li Rui laughs aloud. Those who hurt and slandered me will all pay the price. 29.5kReads8.3Score2.4k14d adds

    Reader note

    I highly recommend reading these two novels about officialdom; they're incredibly immersive, and listening to them is even more engaging, especially the first one. The teacher's live narration is fantastic; it makes you feel like you're right there in the story.

50. 50 宦 Love Amid the Corridors of Power 宦海情途 Boil the Sea into Salt煮海为盐Urban1.0M WordsOngoing After offending his superiors, Zhou Zhiyuan was transferred from the county Party committee office to a remote township. Amid the undercurrents of grassroots politics, he remains humble yet steadfast, puts down roots in the countryside, and plans for development. Through one power struggle after another, he holds true to himself and uses his courage and wisdom to break through and grow. Starting from a small township, he rides the waves and steadily opens a path to success in his political caree 17.1kReads7.6Score1.3k14d adds

    Reader note

    This book is good.

Other lists with At the Pinnacle of Power: I Can't Believe I'm a Scion of a Great Clan