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  1. 1 From the Start, My Entire Court Rebels, So I Summon the Heroes of China 开局满朝皆反,朕召唤华夏诸雄 Historical108k WordsOngoing Engineering graduate student Lin Che wakes up to find himself the most miserable emperor in the Great Xia Dynasty. No contest. Three days after ascending the throne, he's only at the first level of the Martial Apprentice stage, weaker than even the palace eunuchs. Even worse, he discovers that everyone around him is an "actor": His personal eunuch slips poison into his tea every day; The chief minister has an abdication edict ready in his desk drawer; The commander of the imperial guard has plan 3Reads—Score—14d adds
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  2. 2 White Horse Treading on New Frost 白马踏新霜 Historical744k WordsOngoing Gu Changan is sixteen. A remnant soldier from the old Northern Camp, a master from a deserted temple, a barefoot girl, a divine black hound, and the phantom of a white horse all come to his side one after another. His father, Gu Qing, has been gone for ten years. His mother, Su Wantang, died suddenly in a single day. Before his teacher was executed, he left behind only a cryptic message. Gu Changan thought he was simply going to save someone. Only later did he learn that the snows and storms of 13Reads—Score40814d adds
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  3. 3 Wolf Smoke at the End of the Sui Dynasty 隋末狼烟 Historical376k WordsCompleted [No System] [One Female Lead] [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Novel] In the fifth year of Daye, the realm was at peace, but chaos was just around the corner. The moment Qin Shaoling opened his eyes, he had become the orphan of Princess Yicheng. His parents had been killed by Pei Ju, the most powerful court favorite of the dynasty. The Guanlong Group, the aristocratic clans of Shandong, Buddhism and Daoism, and the Eastern and Western Turks: everyone on this chessboard was a pawn. Only he knew how it 40Reads—Score—14d adds
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  4. 4 Reborn at the End of the Ming Dynasty with the Eldritch System 重生之我在明末觉醒邪典系统 Historical164k WordsCompleted (Late Ming dynasty, political intrigue, ruthless conflict, war, and passion) I am Wang Huai, a Liaodong general of the Great Ming. My family has guarded the frontier for generations. Beneath the walls of the capital, I led my troops in a sweeping charge, only to die beneath the artillery fire of our own forces. Reborn, I discovered that my death had been worth nothing. No one would clear my name. If no one will clear my name, I'll take my revenge myself. If no one will save this magnificent land 6Reads—Score—14d adds
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  5. 5 Father, Get a Clue! I Really Don’t Want to Rebel! 父皇:你懂点事,我真不想造反! Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Animated comic: I Don't Want to Rebel Ning Fan transmigrates and becomes the Second Prince of the Dayu Dynasty. In this world, kingdoms battle one another, barbarians bring chaos, feudal lords rise up, and powerful warlords carve out their own territories. From the start, he awakens the Supreme Emperor System! [Ding! System mission issued: Build the Supreme Imperial Dynasty!] From the start, Ning Fan summons Dian Wei, reforms the military, establishes the Embroidered Guard and the Underworld, an 59.3kReads9.0Score4.5k14d adds
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  6. 6 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 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
  7. 7 My Grandpa Is the Daoist Emperor 我爷爷是道士皇帝 Historical3.1M WordsCompleted His grandfather practices Daoist arts and seeks medicinal remedies. He won't live in the imperial palace, preferring a Daoist temple... His father is a womanizer who stays in the palace, working tirelessly as a busy little bee in the imperial harem... Young Zhu Yijun quietly watches them perform from the sidelines, thinking to himself, “Now that you're done, it's my turn to put on a show...” 69.6kReads9.0Score7k14d adds
  8. 8 I Transmigrated into Dream of the Red Chamber as the Heir of Prince Zhongshun 穿越红楼之我是忠顺王世子 Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Zhao Yunqi's soul transmigrates into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber, where he becomes the emperor's most trusted nephew and the retired emperor's most beloved grandson. He also has a beautiful, gentle mother. His only regret is having Zhongshun for a father, but that's all right. At least he has a wonderful maternal grandfather, and his life is much happier than it was in his previous life. Most importantly, he now has a little fairy he can't help thinking about all the time. 14.9kReads8.5Score1k14d adds
  9. 9 From Tiger Cave, I Conquer the Three Kingdoms 从老虎洞开始争霸三国 Historical705k WordsOngoing A classic Three Kingdoms tale of farming, fighting, and striving for supremacy. One day, when Tang Song looked back on the road he had traveled, he realized that though the heroes of the realm were as numerous as carp crossing the river, they had all fallen into his grasp! The story moves at a very slow pace, making it a good way to pass the time when you have nothing to do. 59Reads7.3Score—14d adds
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  10. 10 The Dune Edict: Fusu Refuses to Die 沙丘遗诏:扶苏不赴死 Historical421k WordsCompleted An imperial edict orders me to take my own life. The whole world says Fusu is weak and deserves to die. But they forget: even a rabbit will bite through a hunter’s throat when cornered! Zhao Gao forged the edict, Hu Hai became his puppet, and three thousand agents of the Black Ice Terrace came for my life with poisoned feathers. I drew my sword, not to cut my own throat, but to sever the chains binding this chaotic age! With three hundred thousand troops from the Great Wall marching to quell the 6Reads6.9Score—14d adds
  11. 11 The Great Zhao Dynasty’s Number One Traitor 大昭第一逆臣 Historical1.9M WordsOngoing A low-level employee at a modern company transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar from a remote frontier town. He had planned to scrape by on the imperial examinations and land a secure government post, but discovers that the dynasty is rotten to the core: factional infighting at court, unpaid frontier troops, powerful warlords, malicious rumors that mislead the people, and great clans that prey on the weak. So he starts with an essay on statecraft, then enters government, amasses wealth, t 2Reads—Score—14d adds
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  12. 12 A County Magistrate Fell from the Sky 天上掉县令 Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “Your Majesty! The last six magistrates appointed to Nantang County have all been murdered. Now no one dares accept the post. Please decide what to do!” “How were they killed?” “It's said to be connected to a poisoning case at a tavern.” “Who owns the tavern?” “A young scholar.” “If no one else will take the post, then make the scholar the magistrate!” “But...” And so the young man, a doctoral student from Huaxia who had transmigrated here, found himself a county magistrate... A year later, Nant 66.8kReads9.2Score4.1k14d adds
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  13. 13 The Golden Son-in-Law 金牌帝婿 Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Farming] [Lighthearted] [Alternate world] [No System] Qin Yu transmigrates, and from the start he’s the second son of the Prince of Qin’s household. His father is a non-imperial prince of Great Wei and the Minister of Revenue. His mother is a wealthy daughter of a prominent Jiangnan family. His older brother is a peerless general who guards the frontier. With such powerful connections and an exalted position, Qin Yu gives up on ambition, indulging in wine, women, and song, and reclining in the 47.7kReads9.0Score4.7k14d adds
  14. 14 Iron-Blooded Resolve: Twin Dragons Shine Across the Land 铁血文心:双龙耀山河 Historical1.2M WordsOngoing As the realm crumbles, two outstanding men rise from the Lu clan. The elder brother is a poet renowned throughout the land. After a difficult journey through the imperial exams and a turbulent career in office, he rises from humble scholar to founding emperor, using the heart of a writer to bring peace to the realm. The younger brother is a martial prodigy. Setting out from Siming Mountain, he gathers heroes of the northern jianghu, makes his name on the battlefields of the Western Xia, assassin 34Reads7.5Score—14d adds
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  15. 15 Your Highness, Rest Assured: We’re Still Making the Nation Rich and the Army Strong Today 殿下放心,今天也有在富国强兵 Eastern Fantasy740k WordsCompleted [Western fantasy lordship + berserker farming, all of it! Wits and brawn, all of it! A brand-new approach that never feels stale!] Humanism’s spring breeze sweeps across the land, and romantic ideals take hold everywhere. Berserker warfare and farming advance hand in hand, blending hard-nosed history with blood and iron. Modern know-how dispels curses with ingenuity, while scientific thinking reimagines the arcane. Intensive farming overcomes poor harvests, and the general staff plans every move 9.5kReads9.1Score1k14d adds
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  16. 16 Iron-Blooded Ming: One Man's Fury Stains the Land with Blood 铁血大明丶匹夫一怒血溅山河 Historical330k WordsOngoing Dear readers: Are you tired of late-Ming power fantasies where the protagonist's domineering aura sweeps over everyone from the start, recruiting famous ministers and fierce generals without a thought, then settling down to farm safely in a garrison? Great! This time, let's take the hard road instead, and write a tale of blood and battle for men of grit! The third year of Chongzhen, fifth month. The year 1630. A severe drought grips northern Shaanxi. A thousand miles of scorched earth, bones exp 107Reads—Score—14d adds
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  17. 17 A World of Exotic Blossoms 异世繁花 Historical766k WordsOngoing The court is rife with intrigue, fragrant secrets linger behind closed doors, and the bustling streets conceal fortunes. Power struggles in a chaotic age intertwine with refined fragrances and elegance. Making his way in an unfamiliar world, Gu Ziying cultivates a garden of blossoms amid the cut and thrust of political scheming. From a down-and-out prince trapped in a predicament, he steadily advances toward the crown prince's path, protecting those dear to him, bringing order to the court, and 2Reads—Score—14d adds
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  18. 18 A Corpse from the Start, and You Want Me to Revive the Ming Dynasty? 开局一具尸体,你让我中兴大明? Historical302k WordsOngoing He lived for a man who was about to die, and for a country that was about to perish. College student Zhu Yuanwu transmigrated from the start into the body of a corpse on its last breath: the Tianqi Emperor, Zhu Youxiao. No System, no golden finger, just a sickly body that should have been dead and a set of memories belonging to someone else that had appeared in his mind. Wei Zhongxian wept by his bedside. The court awaited his death, starving people in Shaanxi had already raised their banners, a 2Reads—Score19914d adds
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  19. 19 Three Kingdoms: I Can't Take It Anymore, Please Become Emperor Already 三国:遭不住了,求求您快称帝吧 Historical806k WordsCompleted [Feel-good power fantasy + Live-stream tipping lottery System + Three Kingdoms + Invincible + Collecting generals + Collecting beauties + Unifying the world] [Major events are mainly based on Records of the Three Kingdoms and the Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government; characters are mainly based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms] Liu Bei: Brother Liu, you already took Guan Yu and Zhang Fei away from me. Where am I supposed to find two more brothers to swear an oath in the Peach Garden? Ca 136Reads5.8Score—14d adds
  20. 20 Transmigrated into Water Margin: From the Start, I Become Emperor 穿越水浒之开局当皇帝 Historical442k WordsCompleted Zhao Ji, a young history teacher, accidentally transmigrates into the world of Water Margin and becomes Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji. As emperor, Zhao Ji does only three things: make money, recruit talent, and fall in love. To keep the country afloat, he introduces a Song Dynasty version of reform and opening up, driving economic growth... To recruit talent, he promotes Chao Gai, Song Jiang, Lin Chong, Yang Zhi, Wu Song, and others... In his spare time as emperor, he also romances the peerle 265Reads6.5Score—14d adds
  21. 21 Reborn in Water Margin: 108 Troubled Boys 水浒重生之:一百零八位问题少年 Urban361k WordsCompleted [Water Margin] [Reborn] [Underworld] [System] [Master schemer] Song Jiang transmigrates. After drinking the poisoned wine bestowed by Gao Qiu, he wakes up reborn in the lawless frontier of Japanese-occupied Northland, back in the body of his twenty-year-old self. Song Jiang unexpectedly encounters a boy, Li Kui, whom people mistake for someone cosplaying Zhong Kui. This activates the [Heavenly Dao System] within him. Through the System, he learns that he and Li Kui are not the only ones who tran 324Reads8.2Score3014d adds
  22. 22 The Martial World of Emperor Zhengde: The Divine Land Heroes’ Hall 大明正德帝的江湖:神州侠义堂 Historical151k WordsOngoing Who rules the martial world? Who leads the Divine Land's Hall of Chivalry? What does it mean to follow the way of chivalry? History records that Zhu Houzhao, the Zhengde Emperor of the Ming dynasty, was praised sparingly and criticized often, earning a reputation as the most pleasure-loving emperor of all time. But the real Zhu Houzhao was a young emperor with grand ambitions. He purged corrupt officials and eunuchs such as Liu Jin, crushed the Mongol invasion, and personally led an expedition a —Reads—Score—14d adds
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  23. 23 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score17914d adds
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  24. 24 The Provincial Graduate’s Son, the Sixfold Champion Grand Secretary 举人之子,六元首辅 Historical552k WordsOngoing [A novel that puts you right in the imperial examination hall] Modern history PhD Zhou Huai dies unexpectedly, only to wake up as Pei Zhiwei, a twelve-year-old boy in the Great Yan Dynasty. Though born into a family of scholars, he faces trouble on all sides: his father passed the provincial exam at twenty, but repeated failures at the metropolitan exam left him disheartened, drowning his sorrows in drink and neglecting himself. His birth mother is the daughter of a fabulously wealthy merchant, 5Reads—Score—14d adds
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