Historical Novels About Emperors Ruling the Court, Without a Golden Finger 有没有帝皇统治朝堂的历史文，不要金手指

1. 251 三 The Rise of Commoners in the Three Kingdoms 三国之平民崛起 Trade Secrets Are Secrets Too商业机密也是机密Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Cao Cao massacres the people of Xuzhou, and Chen Qiuxian’s entire family is killed. Determined to avenge them, he sets out on a journey and sees how ordinary people’s lives are treated as worthless. He believes neither in Heaven nor in fate, and resolves to shatter this brutal, cannibalistic world... 1.4kReads7.3Score100Shelves

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   Good novel

2. 252 重 Reborn in the Three Kingdoms: The Rise of China 重生三国之华夏崛起 Half a Drop of Water半滴水Historical346k WordsCompleted Zhou Chen, a fourth-year university student, is accidentally transported to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty. Drawing on his knowledge of history, he recruits renowned generals and brilliant talents from across the land, leading China to complete the Industrial Revolution ahead of everyone else and establish an empire that stands atop the world. 284Reads6.1Score—Shelves
3. 253 吃 The Fifth Book by Chi Tudou Bu Chi 吃土豆不吃的第5本书 I Eat Potatoes, Not Potato Peels吃土豆不吃土豆皮Historical207k WordsCompleted Can socialism be established during the Three Kingdoms period? The answer is yes. Socialism is a more progressive ideology, concept of social governance, method of organizing production, and means of distributing profits than slavery, feudalism, capitalism, and imperialism. As long as a society has embraced these advanced ideas, produced people capable of advancing them, and possesses the necessary objective conditions, socialism can be established in any era. In the course of building socialism 6Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 254 重 Reborn at the End of the Han Dynasty: My List of Ministers Will Astonish the Ages 重生汉末：我的臣子名单震古烁今 Mud Egg Is Not a Melon泥蛋不是瓜Historical1.6M WordsOngoing Liu Bian was reborn in the body of the Han dynasty's teenage emperor of the same name. To make matters worse, Dong Zhuo pursued him all the way to Mount Beimang. In just three days, Liu Bian would be deposed and given a cup of poisoned wine! What could he do? Seize military power first. He couldn't gamble his life on Dong Zhuo's conscience. From that moment on, history took an unexpected turn. To protect himself, Liu Bian recruited Zhang Liao, Yu Jin, and Sun Jian, and even won Lu Bu over as his 865Reads8.8Score101Shelves
5. 255 蜀 Zhuge Liang Calls the Rebellious Son of Shu Han a Total Monster 蜀汉逆子诸葛亮直呼太妖孽 Lan Bingche岚冰澈Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Autumn winds sweep across Wuzhang Plains, and a star of the Han falls. For so many later romantics who love Shu Han and dream of its restoration, this became an unshakable regret in their hearts. Yet in the final moments of Zhuge Liang's life, he met a kindred spirit from a younger generation, long overdue. A mere brat, yet born with a rebellious streak. His words made even Zhuge Liang question his own life, leaving him feeling diminished. And yet, a deathless light flared in his aging eyes. "Th 563Reads8.7Score—Shelves
6. 256 大 The Ming Emperor 大明帝君 Devoted Pen挚笔Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Zhu Zheng, a top history student, transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and becomes the famously useless Prince. When the emperor is captured during a personal military campaign, Zhu is forced to take the throne as regent. Everyone sees him as a pawn, unaware that he has already seen through everything... He builds guns and cannons, battles powerful ministers, executes corrupt officials, and protects production. He trains a million soldiers of the Han people: anyone who dares threaten the Ming, no m 330Reads8.0Score101Shelves

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   I recommend "The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty" from Tomato Novels. This novel shows you the magnificent story of a Ming emperor ruling the court. There are no exaggerated golden fingers, only real power struggles based on historical background. The emperor maneuvered among many ministers with evil intentions, balanced the forces of all parties, and governed the country with a wise mind and courageous determination. The plot of the story is exciting, from the heated debates in the court to the secret battles in the harem, every detail is described with precision. The book's detailed descriptions of ancient court etiquette and systems will make you feel as if you have traveled back to that era and witnessed the emperor's rule with your own eyes. The wonderful power struggle and the real sense of history will surely immerse you in it!

7. 257 仙 Tales of an Immortal Official! It All Begins with Hearing Intel About Immortal Destiny! 仙官物语！从听到仙缘情报开始！ I'll Go Up There and Slash You我上去就是一刀Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsOngoing A sprawling epic! A sprawling epic! A prodigy’s rise Not traditional classical cultivation. The jokes can get a bit excessive at times, so just enjoy the ride! Shen Li transmigrated to a world of immortal martial arts, and he had a secret. When he was a child, he was knocked over by a five-colored horse. Ever since, strange messages had appeared in his mind! [At midnight tonight, a drop of Moonlight Spirit Water will appear in Crescent Lake. Use it as bait to lure out a Streamswimming Carp. Rewa 91.2kReads8.2Score7.4kShelves
8. 258 大 Great Tang: I Transmigrated to the Zhenguan Era and Became the Unbeatable Commander! 大唐：我，穿越贞观，成不良帅！ Writing and Painting the Jianghu执笔亦画江湖Anime Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted [Derivative Work + No System + Fan Creation + Alternate History + Author’s Imagination + Speculation + Wuxia] Li Yunxiao transmigrates to the first year of the Zhenguan era, where he happens upon Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang as they return after arranging for Li Yuanji’s severed head to be laid to rest. Unable to see through Li Yunxiao, the two men become sworn brothers with him. Along the way, Li Yunxiao uses skills from more than a thousand years in the future to earn people’s admiration. Whi 25.7kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves
9. 259 诸 Myriad Worlds: Starting by Marrying Palace Mistress Yaoyue 诸天：从迎娶邀月宫主开始 Jin Zi Chen金紫辰Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted In a comprehensive martial arts world, Song Xuan is a sword-wielding god of slaughter who has killed a million people and can send the emperor to his watery grave at any moment. In a vast immortal-hero world, Song Xuan is the Xuantian Dao Ancestor, who teaches the Dao and keeps the rulers of seven destiny-blessed dynasties so thoroughly suppressed they dare not raise their heads. Across the primordial heavens and universes, Song Xuan splits the myriad worlds with one sword. Mythical Daluo in his 120.6kReads9.0Score8.2kShelves
10. 260 李 Li Shimin Faked His Death? Then I Shall Rule the Four Seas with My Might! 李世民假死？那朕就威服四海了！ Hallelujah哈李路亚Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In the fifteenth year of the Zhenguan era, Li Chengqian, who had transmigrated here as a child, discovers that Old Li has unexpectedly died ahead of schedule? Well, if Old Li has passed away, then the throne is mine by right of succession. Anyone who dares stand in my way can face the three armies I’ve built! However, Li Chengqian doesn’t know the truth. Li Shimin is actually doing this because Li Chengqian is too obsessed with strange inventions and ingenious gadgets. He wants to use this metho 20.1kReads7.8Score1.1kShelves
11. 261 大 The Han Empire: Emperor Liu Hong 大汉帝国之大帝刘宏 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Emperor Ling of Han was the last emperor of the Han Dynasty to wield real power. Though he could have changed the course of history, he instead became the root cause of the Han Dynasty's downfall. By a twist of fate, a modern-day top history student is reborn at the end of the Han Dynasty as Emperor Liu Hong. Watch as he gathers the greatest talents of the era and builds an unparalleled legacy. 19.9kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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    Except for the poorly written title, this book is top-notch. Completely consistent with the fantasy of history.

12. 262 凤 The Phoenix Comes to Court 凤临朝 Zhuang the Great Blade庄大刀Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Princess Zhaode, who surrounded the Xue residence at night and whipped her consort, is getting married again! Her new husband is Pei Sanlang, a notorious rake in Yingjing who has been jilted by two former fiancées. At twenty-four, he’s still a bachelor. People laugh behind their backs: a discarded wife and a bachelor, a perfect match! They say Princess Zhaode is weak, reserved, and gentle, but Pei Yan sees her take action with swift, decisive ruthlessness. They say Pei Sanlang is an idle wastrel 1.7kReads9.0Score261Shelves

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    The first book [Give up the mountains and rivers and wait for Feng Linchao. I hope you will know what I mean, morning and evening. ] The second book [Strong Female + Cool Wen + Yandere + Loyal Dog] By a trick of fate, the strongest emperor in Kyushu Continent was reborn in the body of the nymphomaniac little princess of Xiqi. When she woke up, she shocked the world. The third book [Non-female world view] [Full Crematorium + No CP + Ugly and fat in the early stage and heartthrob in the later stage + Focus on career + Love the country but not the beautiful man] is very in line with the career party 💞

13. 263 公 The Princess Is Fierce and Beautiful, and Her Shadow Guard Keeps Crossing the Line 公主暴戾绝色，影卫日日以下犯上 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + Feel-good power fantasy + Yandere + Devoted loyalist] Fate played a cruel trick: the most powerful imperial princess on the Jiuzhou Continent was reborn in the body of a lovesick little princess from Western Qi. The moment she awoke, the world was shaken. A scumbag points at her and curses? She orders coldly, “Drag him out and give him fifty more lashes!” The overlord of the business world is her subordinate, the most revered emperor in Jiuzhou is her older brother, the mighty 14.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
14. 264 做 Being an Empress Is All About Having Fun 做女帝嘛，最重要的是开心咯 Happy Frog乐的蛙Ancient Romance277k WordsCompleted [Not a Matriarchal World] [Everyone Regrets It + No Romance + Starts Out Ugly, Fat, and Round, Later Becomes Everyone’s Dream Girl + Focused on Building Her Career + Loves the Empire, Not Handsome Men] She transmigrates into the body of a foolish, tyrannical empress hated by everyone, with three thousand handsome men in her harem: proud, domineering, gentle, scheming, aloof, and sweet-on-the-outside-but-dark-within. She has them all. Yan Zhi was thrilled when she first arrived, but then she real 310Reads9.2Score—Shelves
15. 265 我 I Had Just Ascended the Throne as Emperor When She Called Me a Tyrant 我刚登基称帝，她就说我是昏君 Premium Peanut Butter极品花生酱Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Also known as The Empress Has Gone Mad: He Was Clearly a Foolish Ruler, So How Did He Become an Emperor for the Ages? Han Lin transmigrates into a turbulent age and becomes the emperor of Qi. He also activates the Foolish Ruler System. So he has no choice but to do all sorts of foolish things. Indulging in beautiful women, living extravagantly, embarking on massive construction projects... But under Han Lin's rule, Qi only grows stronger, its territory keeps expanding, and his harem grows ever.. 18.3kReads7.5Score1.1kShelves
16. 266 反 The Villainous Tyrant: I Can See Through the Keywords of Life 反派暴君：我能看穿人生词条 Crucian Carp Porridge鲫鱼粥Historical528k WordsCompleted (Court politics + tyrant + villain + ruthless + imperial intrigue + power struggles) After transmigrating into a high-martial-arts imperial world, Ye Bei becomes the eight-year-old emperor of the Liyang Dynasty, destined to become a tyrannical villain. The court is beset by internal and external crises. The Empress Dowager rules from behind the curtain, the Regent and powerful ministers dominate the court, and a prince of a different surname commands a million troops stationed in Beiliang. Fortu 832Reads7.2Score104Shelves
17. 267 开 From the Start, I Command 300,000 Troops. The Emperor Says I’m Rebelling? 开局拥兵30万，皇帝说我造反？ The South Wind Blows By南风吹过Eastern Fantasy182k WordsCompleted “An invincible protagonist, pure wish fulfillment!” The Tianhuang Continent was divided among seven rival kingdoms! The foolish and tyrannical ruler of the Great Qian Dynasty trusted the words of his eunuchs and issued twelve successive golden orders, demanding that Chen Xuan return at once, even though he had already fought his way deep into the Great Jin Dynasty. He even ordered Chen Xuan to take his own life. After his soul crossed into this world, Chen Xuan awakened the Rebellion System. Loo 104Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 268 梦 Dreaming of All Under Heaven 梦想天下 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Historical206k WordsCompleted A fiery rebirth, slaying foes as I ascend to the Third Heaven. I will create the world of my dreams, so that wherever the sun and moon shine is Chinese land, and wherever people live, they learn Chinese characters and speak Chinese... 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What a storybook!!

19. 269 情 City of Heartbreak 情伤都市 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Urban215k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come 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! 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
20. 270 重 Reborn as Lao Ai? From the Start, I Save Ying Zheng from Bullying 重生嫪毐？开局拯救被霸凌的嬴政 Drifting Duck随波逐流鸭Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Song Kun, born into the late Warring States period, finds his family fallen on hard times from the start. In Handan, he unexpectedly saves nine-year-old Ying Zheng, then saves Zhao Ji as well and brings mother and son home. He counsels Ying Zheng, helps him regain his confidence and build his strength, and acts as an elder brother and father figure. He becomes a ray of light in the childhood of Qin Shi Huang. With such a brilliant start, he had planned to quietly help Qin Shi Huang ascend the th 8.2kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves

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    The first book is highly recommended, but I haven't read the last three [smile]

21. 271 长 Fusu, the Eldest Prince 长公子扶苏 Classmate Liu Xiaosu流小苏同学Historical158k WordsOngoing In 210 BC, the moment Qin Shi Huang dies at Shaqiu, a crack opens in history. Holding a fish-gut sword case concealing an imperial edict written in secret ink, Crown Prince Fusu leads the Jiuyuan cavalry through Zhao Gao’s chain of deadly traps. At the walls of Xianyang, he uses the sword of a benevolent man to cut down the bronze statue of the Epang Palace. But after ascending the throne, he discovers that he is trapped in an even more perilous game. The old Qin aristocracy is sharpening its bl 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is pretty good

22. 272 墨 The Bewitching Elegance of Mo Ran 墨染的妖孽风华 Dream-Pen Blossom Guest梦笔生花客Urban248k WordsOngoing The Enchanting Splendor of Mo Ran is an epic coming-of-age tale blending urban supernatural powers, time-and-space mysteries, and a century-spanning struggle for power. Mo Ran, a country boy from a mountain village, arrives in the city carrying a mysterious jade pendant, unaware that he has already been swept into a stunning conspiracy stretching across six centuries. Born into poverty, Mo Ran accidentally awakens the ability to peer through time and space thanks to a jade pendant called the Sou —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is written with depth and the characters' emotions are delicately described. It is highly recommended.

23. 273 北 The Military God of Northern Sui 北隋军神 Palace Master Ming Yue明月宫主Historical605k WordsOngoing Yang Zhao grew up in an orphanage. As an adult, he worked for a company. One day, by sheer chance, he transmigrated to another world. Three powers ruled this continent: the Northern Sui Dynasty, the Southern Chen Dynasty, and the Grassland tribes. He found himself in the body of Yang Guang's legitimate son, Prince Jin of the Northern Sui Dynasty, who had just been born. The Northern Sui Dynasty was rife with hidden tensions. See how Yang Zhao helps his father eliminate the powerful clans and bri 1Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 274 全 Everyone Transmigrates and Awakens Heroic Spirits, but I Awaken Du Yu 全民穿越觉醒英魂我觉醒杜预 Sky-Blasting Gang Egg-Drop Soup Dark Star炸天帮蛋花泡暗星Historical132k WordsOngoing Everyone transmigrates, and all awaken the spirits of heroes from the Three Kingdoms era. They are scattered across the Nine Realms, where they wage war against one another. In a blessed paradise, deep in the mountains, a blue-robed scholar lives alone, sipping tea and playing the qin. Watch as a generation's “Divine Lord” quietly plots to claim the realm from his hidden retreat. Also known as: The Record of Bai Xiu's Transmigration 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    People travel through time, and everyone awakens their heroic souls. They live in nine realms and conquer each other. In the blessed land of Cave Heaven, there is a Confucian scholar in green living alone in the mountains, drinking tea and playing the piano. Let's watch a generation of "god kings" plan to rule the world in seclusion. This is a book written by me. There is no heroine, no system, no plug-ins.

25. 275 妖 The Evil Ninth Prince 妖孽九皇子 Jiangnan Goldfish江南金鱼Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Ye Chen transmigrates into the body of the Ninth Prince of Xia. His royal brothers want him dead, the emperor wants him dead, and the powerful nobles at court all want him dead. Ye Chen has had enough. If everyone wants to kill me, then I’ll seize control of the military, train a million elite soldiers, sweep across the land, and claim the throne. 27.1kReads8.9Score2.8kShelves

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    Highly recommended! The language is vivid and not verbose, and the plot arrangement is reasonable and exciting! The most important thing is! During the killing, the poems interspersed are particularly impressive! It's not the dull kind of darkness.

26. 276 夺 Seizing the Song Dynasty: Even the Water Margin Heroes Can Become Kings 夺宋：水浒也称王 A Glance Back Amid Ten Thousand People万人丛中一回首Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Wang Lun unexpectedly transmigrates into the world of Water Margin, becoming the first leader of Liangshan Marsh, the White-Clad Scholar who shares his name. The emperor, a debauched monarch and self-proclaimed Daoist, has traded his dragon throne for a bed of pleasure. The Four Great Villains wreak havoc at court, the common people live in misery, and the Jurchens to the north eye the land like tigers stalking their prey. Wang Lun: “This weak Song dynasty isn't worth saving!” Lu Zhishen: “The w 19.4kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves
27. 277 三 Total War: Three Kingdoms, Defending the People 三国全面战争之护佑苍生 The Imperial Brush Slays the Dragon御笔屠龙Historical3.8M WordsOngoing In 2135, an aerospace transport ship on an aid mission to Africa accidentally encountered a black hole. All satellite signals were lost, and the ship had no choice but to make an emergency landing in an unnamed valley. There, it came face-to-face with Dong Zhuo, who was moving the capital to Chang'an after burning Luoyang. The story unfolds from this chance encounter. First published on Tomato Novel. A whole team transmigrates, for a thrill ride like no other... In the late Eastern Han, flames o 167Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I don't know if it's right, but you can give it a try. Personally, I think it's okay.

28. 278 重 Reborn as the Emperor 重生之老子是皇帝 Er Dan贰蛋Historical5.7M WordsCompleted To sleep with beauties in his arms and wield power over all under heaven when he wakes: now that’s the life a man should lead! Zhao Dongting transmigrates into an emperor and tirelessly pursues this modest goal. 2.8kReads8.8Score322Shelves

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    You can try reading it and see

29. 279 昭 Reborn as Emperor Zhaolie: Rebuilding the Han Dynasty 昭烈重生：再造大汉 Restore the Yan Han Dynasty再造炎汉Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + figures from all of Chinese history appearing together + heroic passion + war + power struggles + ensemble cast + beating up transmigrators] [All Han emperors will ultimately join the same side!!!] [First-rate battle scenes. A must-read for fans of battles of wits and courage.] [After the stats and mechanics are explained in Chapter 42, character abilities are represented with stats, so readers won't struggle just because they don't recognize the characters.] [The Romance, hist 1.1kReads8.6Score—Shelves
30. 280 大 Great Ming: I, Zhu Xiongying, Refuse to Be a Dutiful Grandson 大明：我朱雄英不当孝子贤孙 Carefree Buddhist佛系无忧Historical579k WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + System + transmigration + from the start + Original + Historical What-If + Conquering the Xiongnu] I am the Ming Dynasty's first imperial grandson, who died young. By the Ming rule that the eldest legitimate son must inherit the position of heir, I was, in the truest sense, the third-generation heir to the Ming realm. I had a noble name: Zhu Xiongying. I died of smallpox, the only person to catch it. Ridiculous, isn't it? Even smallpox had it in for me. Born into the imperial fam 7.4kReads8.5Score395Shelves
31. 281 回 Returning to Ancient Times as a Tyrant 回到古代当暴君 Dream of a Single Strike梦一刀Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A modern university student transmigrates to the Great Qin Empire, where civil affairs are valued above military strength, and becomes the emperor. Faced with an enemy princess who bullies him and his own chancellor usurping power, he boldly promotes military generals and uses modern knowledge to build weapons. The northern cavalry are formidable? How about a taste of my machine guns and cannons! The Eastern Liao navy is powerful? Let's see how well my aircraft carrier handles being rammed! The 16Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 282 无 This Is Ridiculous! The Retired Emperor Wants Me to Take the Fall! 无语极了，太上皇要我当替死鬼！ Fish Head and Soybean Juice鱼头豆汁Historical516k WordsOngoing From the start, I became the new emperor. Before I could enjoy my harem, I discovered that my own officials were using me as a token to prove their loyalty. They publicly pressured me to open the city gates and surrender. How could I put up with that? So, anyone who dares shout at me gets cut down! Anyone who secretly conspires with enemy nations and betrays me for personal gain gets the chop! From then on, whenever I fly into a rage, the whole world trembles and the four seas are thrown into tu 2Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 283 我 Lying Flat and Slacking Off in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐躺平摆烂 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Tan transmigrated into the body of Li Longji's grandson. Kept under close watch, he had no choice but to act like a spoiled, reckless wastrel so no one would suspect a thing. When the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, Li Tan used the prestige he had earned defending Tong Pass to enter Chang'an and force Li Longji to appoint him Supreme Commander of the Imperial Guard. Thus began the Tang dynasty's game of power. A scheming and ruthless emperor followed the same path as Li Shimin and ascended the 13.3kReads8.8Score864Shelves

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    Yes, yes [eat melon] [eat melon] [eat melon]

34. 284 我 With My Blood, I’ll Save These Mountains and Rivers 我以我血挽山河 Black-Hearted Little Beaver黑心小海狸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy + Slow Burn + Multiple Storylines + No Golden Finger + Passionate Conquest of the Song] At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, Bianjing was under siege, and the realm was falling into enemy hands. After his soul traveled nine hundred years through time, Gu Yuan found himself on the snowy plains outside Bianjing, where he and a band of fleeing soldiers happened to rescue the reborn Princess Zhao Yingluo. Through careful planning at every turn, he rose to become the era’s gr 33kReads9.2Score3.2kShelves
35. 285 我 I Am a Tyrant in the Ming Dynasty 我在大明当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical2.5M WordsCompleted You think I don't know you're secretly colluding with the Manchus? You think I don't know you've been hiding your commercial taxes? The southeast is lost in drunken revelry, while Shaanxi lies barren for a thousand miles, strewn with starving corpses! The court's ministers care nothing for the people's lives or the fate of the realm. They suck the lifeblood from the Ming and carve the flesh from the people! Even an ordinary man's fury can drench the ground in blood. Do you know what happens when 4kReads8.9Score250Shelves
36. 286 明 Late Ming: The King of Shu Rebuilds the Realm 明末：蜀王继明复山河 Still a Little Pig依然小小猪Historical2.1M WordsCompleted The Prince of Shu in Chengdu had a new soul, and from the start found himself trapped in a desperate siege by Zhang Xianzhong and his hundreds of thousands of troops. The heavens had given the Han people a chance to prosper forever and revive the Ming dynasty! The new Prince of Shu would put an end to a century of humiliation and make the Chinese people stand forever at the pinnacle of the world! Rifles, machine guns, cannons, trains, warships, schools, commercial taxes, land… One reform af 7.3kReads8.7Score641Shelves
37. 287 大 The Han Dynasty 大汉王朝 Bao Shu宝树Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Across the vast Tengger Grassland, tribes battle by the law of the jungle, with war fires burning and bloodshed everywhere! Tribal warriors, curved sabers and sharp arrows, fine horses and armor: these determine who can enslave others in the chaos of the grasslands, and who will be enslaved in turn. Curved sabers wielded by grassland riders clash with the longswords of noble knights; nomadic warriors swift as the wind face the armies of lords entrenched in their castles. Fire and steel collide, 1.6kReads8.7Score103Shelves
38. 288 满 The Court Is Full of Traitors, Yet They Want Me to Become an Emperor for the Ages! 满朝奸臣，要扶我做千古一帝！ Fruit Cat水果猫Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Epic imagination + explosive action + underdogs overthrowing their superiors + no angst] After transmigrating to the Warring States period, Chu Feng becomes the most carefree prince of Chu. He plans to live peacefully and wait for the kingdom to fall so he can flee. But after one look at the court full of officials, his composure completely crumbles. The chancellors are Qin Hui and Yan Song. The palace directors are Zhao Gao and Wei Zhongxian. The great general is named Xing Daorong… And then t 3.6kReads8.7Score222Shelves

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    I'll take a look at it too. It's a very good book.

39. 289 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 18.9kReads8.9Score2.8kShelves

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    Step by step towards the emperor

40. 290 龙 The Dragon Roams the Wei, Its Blade Frostbound 龙游渭水刃凝霜 Mo Yuxuanmeng莫羽轩梦Eastern Fantasy112k WordsOngoing Dragon Roams the Wei River, Blade Condenses in the Flow is a novel that combines fantasy, martial arts, and adventure. The story follows four guardians of the Dragon Veins: Qin Mo, Qian Ye, Meng Tian, and Yun Feiyang. Masters of extraordinary skills, they protect the peace and stability of the Nine Provinces. By chance, they venture into a mysterious interstellar ruin and uncover an ancient legend about the origins of the Dragon Veins and the fate of the universe. During their expedition, the G —Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 291 草 Soul of the Steppe 草原魂 Classmate Liu Xiaosu流小苏同学Historical322k WordsOngoing Across the boundless grasslands, blood stains every inch of land like ink. Conflict between the tribes is about to erupt, and their war cries split the sky. Shrouded in black robes, mysterious shamans perform ancient, eerie rituals amid billowing smoke. Their chants seem to come from a distant past, deepening the air of mystery surrounding this war-torn steppe. Temujin, the future ruler who will shake the world, is now caught in the whirlpool of fate. From an innocent boy, he struggles to grow 1Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 292 我 I'm the Princess's Husband in Great Zhou 我在大周是驸马 Starlight Hero星空飞侠Historical333k WordsCompleted Young Master Mu Feng! You can rest easy now! This burial robe is brand-new. I’ll get you dressed, and then we can be on our way! In a daze, Mu Feng suddenly felt someone tugging at his trousers. His sense of danger kicked in, and he shot out a kick! Two bloodied teeth landed on the floor. It turned out that Mu Feng, the young master of Old Chen, had died suddenly from exhaustion while fleeing. A transmigrator named Mu Feng then took over his body! A modern transmigrator arrives in the Great Zhou —Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 293 本 The True Canon of Herbal Medicine 本草真经 Steaming-Hot Great-Uncle热气腾腾的舅公Urban121k WordsOngoing There are many things in this world that cannot be explained by common sense. But just because something cannot be explained does not mean it does not exist or make no sense! It only shows that, at the time, human technology, knowledge, and ways of thinking were not yet advanced enough to find an answer. Many phenomena once considered supernatural have ultimately received reasonable explanations as time passed and research deepened. Take lightning, for instance. It once terrified people, and the —Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 294 群 After We All Transmigrated, the Campus Belle Became a Consort. How Should I, the Emperor, Respond? 群穿后校花变妃子，朕如何应对？ Time Wears Down the Young时光吹老少年Historical281k WordsCompleted [Group Transmigration] + [Emperor] + [Profiting from Trade Between Two Worlds] + [Underdog’s Rise] We all transmigrated, so no more pretending: I’m the emperor, and I’m coming clean! Wait, it looks like a few beautiful women transmigrated here with me, too! What identities will they transmigrate into? Mystery character boxes, opening now! 202Reads7.2Score—Shelves
45. 295 修 The Path to Immortality for a Cultivation Sect 修真门派长生路 Long-Nosed Daoist长鼻子道长Eastern Fantasy267k WordsCompleted Traditional fantasy, sect management, farming, and ensemble rivalries Lu Tianqi transmigrates into the role of Qingyang Sect’s leader, only to have a disciple grab him by the throat the moment he opens his eyes. At the brink of death, he activates a “special Dao Foundation”: as long as the sect exists, he can live forever! He also awakens a game-style information panel that lets him see everyone’s “status” and “hidden talents.” To stay alive, he pretends to be crazy and foolish around the Great 22Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 296 怂 A Timid Soul's Adventures in the Lan Dynasty: A Northeastern Dog's Otherworldly Comeback 怂怂闯澜朝：东北汪的异世逆袭 Give Me a Plum给我吃个李子Historical184k WordsCompleted In Tiexi District, Shenyang, a timid Alaskan Malamute named Song Song lived an ordinary life. After an accident, it transmigrated to the mysterious Lan Dynasty and was bound to a Time Travel System. In this unfamiliar dynasty, Song Song and its owner, Yichen, expose a conspiracy and embark on adventures together. They meet Xuan Ying and face life and death side by side, while figuring out how to upgrade the System and break through realms to become a powerful dog. What is Xuan Ying's true backgr —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 297 布 A Commoner Conquers the Nine Provinces 布衣镇九州 Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Zhao Ce transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, becoming an impoverished scholar with a terrible reputation. He also discovers that he borrowed money to get married, then squandered it all, and ended up buying a pitiful little cripple on the way back to make up the numbers. The little cripple has mismatched eyes and is treated like a monster. Zhao Ce: What kind of miserable life is this? A disastrous start? But when he takes another look at the little cripple, so tiny and thin, blinking those big eye 30.4kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves
48. 298 穿 Transported to a Year of Famine, I’ll Feed My Whole Family Meat, Not Tree Bark 穿到荒年，啃啥树皮我带全家吃肉 Sugarcane Is Too Tough to Chew甘蔗嚼不动Historical3.0M WordsOngoing This book has been adapted into short dramas: The Hunter King: Steamed Buns and Meat at Every Meal During the Famine; The Whole Village Chews Tree Bark in the Famine, While I Gorge on Meat with My Family; No Food After the Locust Plague, but My Granary Is Piled High. [Farming + Power Fantasy + System + Lighthearted Comedy + Cozy Daily Life] Gu Zhouyuan opened his eyes to find himself as the third son of the Gu family in ancient Datong Village. Lazy, gluttonous, and good for nothing, he was hated 37.8kReads8.5Score2.8kShelves
49. 299 帝 The Empire’s Great Bandit 帝国大反贼 White Lonely Island白色孤岛Historical5.8M WordsCompleted (This is a traditional alternate-history novel.) That year, more than a dozen prefectures suffered a severe drought, and the harvest failed completely. That year, five powerful military governors carved up the land, and their princes rebelled. That year, Zhang Yunchuan became an outlaw and one of the great bandits of Jiufeng Mountain. 48.4kReads8.7Score4.1kShelves
50. 300 全 Global Survival: Starting from the Desert, I Grow an Empire 全民求生：沙漠开局，种出个帝国 Er Jing Tiao Oh二荆条哦Sports1.2M WordsCompleted [Desert Farming + Ancient People Transmigrate + Fresh New Premise + Teamwork + Ordinary People + Growth and Conquest] From the start, he has a tiny oasis and no resources. It could hardly be worse. Fortunately, Lu Chen gains the talent Meticulous Farming, which cuts crop-growing time in half. He then awakens the talent skill Thriving Livestock, which halves the time it takes animals to mature. With two divine farming skills in hand, Lu Chen becomes humanity’s biggest grain merchant, only to 5.7kReads8.4Score454Shelves

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