Wuxia, Court Politics, Military, Scheming, and Great Writing 江湖，朝廷，军队，权谋，文笔要好。

1. 151 本 I Only Wanted a Comfortable Life, but Ended Up Ruling the World 本想小富即安，结果权倾天下 Xi Wu Xu嘻唔许Historical178k WordsOngoing [Alternate History] [Poetry and Prose] [Business and Farming] [Court Intrigue] [Multiple Heroines] An Ran transmigrates into the illegitimate son of the Marquis of Fuyang’s household in the Great Jin dynasty. Bullied by his stepmother and abused by his legitimate elder brother, he plans to start a small business, leave the marquis’s household, and live a carefree life. But after accidentally saving the Sixth Prince at a royal banquet, he is drawn into the struggle at court and gradually rises to 334Reads—Score12114d adds

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2. 152 犯 The Usurper 犯上者 Li Ma李马Urban2.7M WordsCompleted [The print edition has been signed, so read with confidence] (No System, no invincibility, plot-focused, explores human nature, not a formulaic power fantasy) (The protagonist grows and changes as the story unfolds) (An ensemble cast: supporting characters aren't one-dimensional, and respond with genuine emotions to the changes around them) No one knows when this world began to split in two. 221.5kReads9.4Score36.1k14d adds

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   The value of the treasured item

3. 153 纸 Jianghu on Paper: The Unstoppable Escort Master 纸上江湖之通天镖师 Zhang Qinhu张擒虎Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted An alternate world, high martial arts, and a story of passionate struggle. A naive young man loses everything he once relied on, even as fate quietly begins to make amends. Once he breaks free of worldly constraints, where will he go? 17kReads8.6Score1.4k14d adds

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   This one is good.

4. 154 紫 The Purple Garment Apocalypse 紫衫启示录 Raising a Little Dinosaur in My Pocket裤兜里养小恐龙Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Readers, don't worry. I know what you're resisting deep down, and I'll smash every last bit of it to pieces. “World, we hate each other.” “Without lies, there can be no civilization.” “Organized crime is a stain on society, and you are a stain on organized crime.” “I can break down your moves because you've used those same moves on me.” “Rat race culture is the inflation of hard work.” “You kidnapped me, and now you're asking me about the meaning of life!?” “Hmph! Namo Amitabha!” “Tch! Jesus Chr 1.6kReads—Score21914d adds

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   The first ten chapters cover everything from the martial arts world and the imperial court to conspiracies, assassinations, prison breaks, and execution resurgences—they're incredibly exciting, absolutely thrilling. If you only want to enjoy the martial arts drama, the first ten chapters are sufficient.

5. 155 西 Fierce as Xifeng Liquor 西凤烈 Cooking Green Plums in a Dream梦煮青梅Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A modern special forces instructor dies heroically on a mission. When he opens his eyes again, he has become Liu Qi, the son of a military family in the Northern Song dynasty. The story starts at full throttle: a bloody battle at Zangdi River, where the heavily armored Iron Kite cavalry charges forward like a steel torrent, crushing the Song army. Just as the commander’s banner is about to fall and the commander’s son lies near death, a soul from a thousand years in the future quietly awakens. T 7.3kReads9.2Score88614d adds
6. 156 凡 Ten Realms of the Mortal World 凡尘十阶 Mo Shiyi陌十一Urban411k WordsOngoing At sixteen, Lin Jiu was a boy minding a stall on Old Goods Street, officially ranked at the lowest level, Tier 1: Dust. No one knew he could “devour”: swallow iron and his bones would harden, swallow fire and flames would spring forth, swallow an anomalous person's powers and they became his own. His father vanished ten years ago, leaving behind only a pocket watch and the words, “As long as you have the watch, you can trust I'll be there.” On a rainy night, he swallowed the watch and awakened t 320Reads—Score1714d adds

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   Beneath the modern metropolis lies a hidden world of martial arts, not belonging to mortals. Awakened beings hide among the masses, powerful sects and families occupy high-rises and ancient alleys, and the official "Special Being Registration Bureau" governs assessment and law. Some seek reconciliation with mortals, while others seek to replace them. At the center of this vortex is a sixteen-year-old boy working as a vendor at the old dock night market—he's called "Little Nine." Because of his special abilities, he's ranked the lowest, level nine. No one knows that his seemingly useless "furnace" can melt heaven and earth, and swallow the entire martial arts world. (Read the main text)

7. 157 菩 Bodhi Blood: The Abandoned Son of Shaolin 菩提血：少林弃子 Mr. Jia Loves Liuzhou River Snail Rice Noodles爱吃柳州螺丝粉的贾总Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Classic Wuxia + No System + Decisive and Ruthless + Slow Burn] The young Shi Tian possesses the power of Buddha and demon, as well as the source of chaos. Hunted by both the martial world and the imperial court, he faces danger on all sides. After returning from the deadlands of Loulan in the Western Regions, his right arm undergoes a strange transformation, and he begins to master its power. His journey to the Southern Border brings poison miasma, insect curses, and danger lurking everywhere. 424Reads—Score10114d adds

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   This book is very good; the later parts are especially interesting.

8. 158 当 They Made Me a Pawn, So I Won the Realm of the Four Kingdoms 当我是弃子，我便打出四国江山 An Upset Stomach Every Time I Hit the Highway一上高速就闹肚Historical101k WordsCompleted This book has no System, no pills or cultivation manuals, and features military strategy, political scheming, and tragic romance. In a chaotic age of political intrigue, field battles, siege warfare, and heartbreak, a prince once abandoned by the royal family is framed and driven apart from his father and brothers. He lies low, biding his time on the grasslands and in Chu. Drawing on his former followers and the treasure left to him by his mother, he recruits extraordinary talents and elite troo 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Try this one. The protagonist is the abandoned eldest son of the legitimate wife. The Empress and the First Prince (actually the second son) plot to kill him for the sake of the eldest son's status. The Second and Third Princes plot to find evidence against the Empress and the First Prince for murder, and kill the protagonist as well. The Fourth Prince adds fuel to the fire, trying to make them fight amongst themselves so he can profit from the situation. But the whole thing is a scheme set up by the Emperor to balance the power of the civil and military officials behind the princes, and to use them to kill the protagonist. The protagonist is forced to lead the remnants of his army on campaigns, only to find that the woman he loves most is the Fourth Prince's plaything and spy.

9. 159 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance859k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 2kReads9.3Score26914d adds

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   Ancient Chinese political intrigue, two strong individuals, and high strategic skills.

10. 160 穿 Transmigrating to the Eastern Jin: I, Xie An's Eldest Son, Will Bring Order to the Realm 穿越东晋：我谢安长子要廓清天下 Lone Traveler in the Universe独行宇宙Historical145k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + rebirth + the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, Eastern Jin + political intrigue at the forefront, with war, institutional reform, technology changing lives, no System, and bringing peace to the realm] Set during the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, the protagonist, Xie Yao, is a history master's graduate who minored in ancient Chinese economics and industrial history. While seeking out the sites associated with Xie An, the renowned Eastern Jin state 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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11. 161 魂 Reborn in Huo Qubing's Body: I Pacify the Northern Frontier with My Iron Cavalry 魂穿霍去病：我以铁骑镇北疆 Pine Tree on the Cliff悬崖边上的松树Historical366k WordsCompleted Lin Chen, a modern graduate student in history, unexpectedly finds himself reborn as Huo Qubing, the legendary general of the Han Dynasty. He sweeps through the northern deserts, earns the title of Wolf Mountain General, waters his horses at Lake Baikal, captures the Xiongnu Chanyu, and races thousands of miles to reclaim the southern frontier. He investigates the witchcraft scandal and crushes a rebellion that threatens the imperial clan. With one heroine and no harem, he rebuilds the military 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book features political intrigue, war, and an alternate history setting. Let's go!

12. 162 五 On the Eve of the Five Barbarians: I Fortified a Mountain Stronghold to Protect the People 五胡前夜：我占山筑寨守一方生民 Horse in the Woods林中马Historical250k WordsCompleted No System + mind games + surviving in troubled times Wang Teng transmigrates into the final years of the Western Jin dynasty. He has no ambitions to conquer the realm or become emperor. He just wants to survive in the ruins left by the Five Barbarians’ devastation, in an age when people eat one another, and build a stronghold where decent people can live in peace. 117Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A pretty good new book, worth looking forward to.

13. 163 赛 Racing Girls’ World: I Have God-Tier Tuning Traits! 赛车娘世界：我有神级改装词条！ Universe's Invincible Tyrannosaurus Roast Goose宇宙无敌暴龙烧鹅Urban2.5M WordsOngoing [A fresh concept you definitely haven't seen before] [Racing competition] [Sweet romance and growth] [War God mecha] [Catgirl] [The Goose Sect's rebirth] Also known as: You were supposed to modify the mecha girls, so why are you making them cling to the wall?! A white-haired catgirl is forced onto the streets because her performance is too poor. But I'm the only one who can see her hidden talents... This is a strange world where human-shaped girls can transform into supercars built for the racet 218.1kReads9.5Score18.4k14d adds

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    Their writing skills are definitely on par with his books; they're both veteran authors.

14. 164 民 The Ethnic Alchemist 民族炼金术士 Bright Moon Ten Thousand Miles Away万里明月Modern Romance105k WordsCompleted When international gold prices surged by more than 70% in 2025, surpassing U.S. Treasury bonds for the first time in 30 years to become the world's leading reserve asset held by central banks, the real-world rush to “hoard gold in troubled times” echoed the battle over gold in this novel. Amid geopolitical upheaval and the restructuring of the monetary system, gold's value as a safe haven is once again in demand. Yet The Nation's Alchemist had already revealed the truth in its story: what people 68Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Life unfolds like a martial arts epic! In the chaotic golden age of the Republic of China, power and lust intertwine, and ordinary people rise to prominence through sheer knowledge! Du Jiusheng, a beggar under a bridge who rises to power in the foreign concessions, attempts to use the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams to refine gold and seize control; Shen Yanzhi, a chemistry PhD with no military power, uses his "Outline of Chemistry" as a weapon, employing techniques like low-temperature crystallization and magnetic field separation to purify gold and unravel the mysteries of this mysterious element. A stunning female reporter exposes the dark secrets, a tough guy protects cultural relics, and a lost detective repents. Together, they use chemistry to unravel the mysteries of a secret underground palace, employ ancient wisdom to thwart a Japanese weapons program, and, amidst the allure of gold and beauty, forge a path of patriotism, fighting their way through the chaos to protect their nation.

15. 165 第 The First Traveler 第一寰客 Qian Xiao千笑Urban1.4M WordsOngoing [Chinese-Style Supernatural Powers] [Abstract Instances] [Puzzle-Solving Challenges] [Team-Based Adventures] Delusion is the reflection of reality; madness is the ultimate clarity! After an exam, Fang Lai is chosen to become a Traveler and take part in a game organized by the Heavenly Dao called the “Delusion Realm.” He discovers a place filled with strange and wonderful things, a world of bizarre sights. Follow logic and you're a weakling; ignore logic and you're dead. He also discovers that ev 54.3kReads9.2Score5k14d adds
16. 166 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.8kReads8.3Score43714d adds

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    Imperial power struggles, court intrigues, infighting among officials, checks and balances, palace intrigues, and vying for favor in the harem. A historical novel with a strong sense of depth, incredibly captivating and enjoyable! The more you read, the more you love it.

17. 167 中 Reviving the Great Ming: A Lone Minister Founds Constitutional Rule 中兴大明，我以孤臣开宪政 Starry Words星星语话Historical731k WordsOngoing The protagonist, Su Ran, transmigrates into another world when the Tianqi Great Explosion occurs. Through a stroke of fortune, he takes over the original owner’s body and enters the chaotic final years of the Ming Dynasty. See: A modern transmigrator versus the chosen one of the age. Heaven itself seems determined to help the Qing, the chosen ones of this world, sending one disaster after another: droughts, locust plagues, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis... A whole new game of political intrigue, 55Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is worth reading!

18. 168 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 50.2kReads9.0Score3.1k14d adds
19. 169 人 In the Great Ming, I Conquer the Nine Frontiers 人在大明，横推九边 Huang Ermazi Here黄二麻子是也Historical694k WordsOngoing [Rousing Action] [Political Intrigue] [Conquest] [Ensemble Cast] (The rating just came out and will rise later.) In the Tianqi era of the Ming Dynasty, the empire was beset by internal strife and external threats... Wang Ma transmigrated to this world and rose from a humiliated concubine-born son of a military officer to an unmatched God of War who struck fear into the Nine Frontiers. At the bloody Battle of Hun River, he fought alongside Qin Liangyu and dealt a crushing blow to Huang Taiji, Nur 33.2kReads8.2Score3.6k14d adds

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    The martial arts world, the imperial court, the military, political intrigue—all are present.

20. 170 我 I'm Just a Coolie, and You Want Me to Become the King of Shanghai? 我一个苦力，你让我当沪上王？ Huang Ermazi Here黄二麻子是也Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: Republic of China: I'm a Big Tough Guy [An impassioned war of resistance! No System, no ripping Japanese soldiers apart with bare hands! Just bayonets in, blood-red blades out!] The protagonist, Lu Yin, transmigrates to Shanghai and joins the Paoge Society. With his three styles of internal martial arts and formidable skills, he takes on the Green Gang, the Hongmen, and other organizations in the glittering world of Shanghai... He navigates the underworld and battles warlords. Af 10.1kReads8.9Score78114d adds
21. 171 从 From Regent to Emperor for the Ages 从摄政王到千古一帝 Classmate Ji Gao几高同学Historical601k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of a useless prince, watch me sleep with beauties in my arms and wake to command the realm. From regent to emperor, I will purge corrupt officials, improve people's lives, drive back foreign enemies, and reclaim lost lands. With one life, I shall secure peace for all generations. Who but I can become the greatest emperor in history? 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Here I am, I'm writing.

22. 172 剑 The Sword Rises in the Southern Wilderness 剑起南荒 Just Three Skins三皮而已Historical103k WordsOngoing An imperial edict stirs the muddy waters of Yuanzhou; An appointment draws him into the capital's succession struggle. A chance encounter pulls him into a vortex of political schemes. He stands by the sword and acts with honor. Watch a young man rise with his sword in the southern wilderness, follow his lord to the throne, and defend the nation and its people! 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's not bad; it gets quite interesting as you watch it.

23. 173 神 The Divine Doctor Just Wants to Lie Flat: The Empress Won't Leave Me Alone 神医只想躺平：女帝天天赖着不走 Silently Beating Up the Blind闷声揍瞎子Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Divine healer]× [Invincible]× [Mostly slice of life] Intern doctor Jiang Yan encounters the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse on his way home from work and transmigrates to a place called the Great Yu Dynasty. As soon as he arrives, the System says it made a mistake. It leaves him a small consolation prize, then abandons him there alone. Jiang Yan originally wanted to become a wandering genius physician, but that dream became hard to pursue after he saved two beautiful women who were gravely woun 18.7kReads8.3Score1.7k14d adds
24. 174 开 From the Start, Armed with Just a Blade, I Slaughter My Way from Death Row to Regent 开局一把刀从天牢死囚杀成摄政王 The Evening Breeze as Before晚风如故Historical3.2M WordsOngoing [Ruthless] [Scheming] [Powerful Minister] [Fights Dirty] [Chinese-Style Enchantress] [Backstabbers Deserve to Die] Transmigration isn't about holding back. It's about doing whatever you please. The moment Chen Yan opens his eyes, he's in a prison dungeon, after his own father and younger brother reported him. With his life hanging by a thread, he doesn't hesitate for a second. He turns to a powerful minister and becomes his most loyal lackey! The powerful minister demands a token of loyalty. Che 11.2kReads8.9Score88514d adds
25. 175 仙 Immortal Martial Ming: My Father Is a Great Luo Immortal, So Bark All You Want! 仙武大明：家父大罗，你再狗叫？ Si Xiliu四夕刂Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] The Embroidered Guard: From the start, I had the Great Compassion Fu, and can cultivate martial arts to sainthood [Devouring cultivation] [Great Ming Embroidered Guard] + [traditional style] + [mystery and deduction] + [decisive and ruthless] + [jianghu and court] + [political power struggles] Zhang Lin accidentally transmigrates to the Great Ming Dynasty. He intends to use his limited knowledge of history to give the dynasty a taste of modern shock, only to discover 38kReads8.9Score3.1k14d adds
26. 176 种 Farming: From Sect Tenant Farmer to Supreme Across the Myriad Worlds 种田：从宗门佃户到万界独尊 Foolish Zhi傻志Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing [Farming] + [Ensemble cast] + [Lord] + [Conquest] + [System] + [Satisfying wish fulfillment] Zhang Guiyuan transmigrates to a parallel world at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, where he becomes a tenant farmer growing spiritual plants for a sect. He awakens the strongest Lord System and obtains an unparalleled book: Postpartum Care for Sows He settles into a fine life of farming, raising pigs, and teasing his wicked sword cultivator little sister. But then a calamity that comes once every tho 3.2kReads5.7Score18714d adds

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    [Conquest] + [Territorial Expansion] + [Lord] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Refreshing Read] The protagonist is highly intelligent and skilled in scheming. On the surface, he is a loyal minister and general of the court, but secretly he develops his own power and manipulates the world's affairs.

27. 177 火 A Hotpot Through the Ages 火锅春秋 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Historical479k WordsOngoing The state is founded on its people, and the people put food first. Transmigrating into the turbulent Spring and Autumn period, a master chef stirs up the world. Follow the protagonist across the river of time as, armed with culinary skills and the Zuo Zhuan, he rewrites the course of Chinese civilization and creates an epic “Spring and Autumn of Fine Food”! 50Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend two books: one is a new book in the historical and culinary genre, and the other is a completed fantasy/xianxia (martial arts) novel. Please provide your own review after reading.

28. 178 鬼 Dawn Over Guigu 鬼谷破晓传 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted [Traditional wuxia fantasy, no System, no transmigration, no fanfiction, no wild flights of fancy, rich historical knowledge, tightly plotted story, a tribute to traditional martial arts, a work of conscience] One thought separates ascension from demonic corruption. Defy the heavens, and live forever, undying. If you ask where the path to immortality lies, look to the ninefold Kunlun, ninefold abyss. A young swordsman bearing the weight of his family's vengeance ventures through the martial worl 3.1kReads8.7Score36314d adds
29. 179 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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    Alternate history, no system, extremely high quality, a masterpiece, clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, tight writing, not a formulaic wish-fulfillment novel. Please enjoy! [Add to bookshelf]

30. 180 全 My Clan Raised Me to Greatness, So I Gifted Them Purple Robes 全族扶我青云志，我赠族人朱紫袍 Uncle Jianghe江河大爷Historical2.2M WordsOngoing After dying suddenly from overwork, workaholic Chen Yan is reborn as the only son of a newly born provincial graduate in the Great Liang Dynasty. His father is successful, so Chen Yan promptly decides to lie flat and enjoy the good life, with food brought to him and clothes laid out for him. But when he learns at the age of six that he was switched at birth with a farmer's child, his life takes a turn. The day the fake young master returns to the Chen family, he goes out to work in the fields an 216.4kReads9.3Score21.7k14d adds

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    This book is mature in both its political intrigue and the protagonist's methods. The protagonist grows throughout the story without any overpowered protagonist tropes, poetry contests, or grand pronouncements. Instead, I witnessed an ordinary person who transmigrates to ancient times and brings benefits to the people, truly doing practical things rather than just empty rhetoric in a bureaucratic novel. The protagonist provides a tangible path, exemplifying the unity of knowledge and action. Whether it's fighting treacherous officials, suppressing rebellions, pacifying pirates, advocating for the opening of the seas, establishing trade, or educating his children, every step has profound meaning, gradually pulling a declining nation back to health. The protagonist's actions are not only for the country but also for the people.

31. 181 大 The End of Dayan: Winds Rise in Hanzhou 大衍末路：邯州风起 Ai Yuan艾原Historical813k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate to the Late Ming] [Imperial Son-in-Law] [Not Mindless] [Not a Power Fantasy] [No System] [New Book] In the first year of the Chongzhen reign, at the end of the Ming dynasty, there are no golden fingers, no System, and the story unfolds at a measured pace. Zhao Yanzhi, a modern office worker, transmigrates by accident and becomes the illegitimate son of a landowning family in Handan during the early years of the Chongzhen reign. The realm is on the verge of chaos, bandits roam every 1.3kReads—Score12714d adds

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    This is the real story of building a business from scratch! It's not one of those fake wish-fulfillment novels where the protagonist is showered with money and soldiers the moment he transmigrates. The male protagonist first earns his initial capital by improving brewing techniques, then gradually expands his territory, building his own protected area, taking in destitute refugees, and personally teaching them farming, fortification, and military drills. Watching his territory slowly grow from a small village to a regular army of thousands—who can understand the sense of accomplishment that comes with that!

32. 182 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 119.8kReads9.6Score11.5k14d adds

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    I absolutely love it!

33. 183 魂 Reborn in Li Bai's Body? From the Start at Mawei Post Station, I Save Yang Yuhuan 魂穿李白？开局马嵬驿，我救玉环 Wanderer of Nanke南柯行者Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One of Tomato's rare gems. The An Lushan Rebellion, an exiled immortal and a noble consort, intrigue amid chaos, and fervent devotion to the nation. A man remains a boy until the day he dies. As he makes his way through life, apart from Yang Yuhuan, his unattainable first love, which of the colorful women of the Tang dynasty became his cinnabar-marked love? And who remained the one he could never let go? Most importantly, whether heroes or villains, everyone is sharp-witted. This story is entire 152Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A rare gem among Tomato's historical novels. The An Lushan Rebellion, a banished imperial concubine, political intrigue amidst chaos, and passionate patriotism. Crucially, both protagonists and antagonists are intelligent. This alone surpasses 99.9% Of Tomato's historical fiction. Highly recommended!

34. 184 神 The Mighty Little Constable 神通小捕快 Seven Stars in Hand手握七星Martial Arts2.0M WordsOngoing “One leaf riding the wind, roaming ten thousand miles; a dashing constable, famous throughout the land.” The most righteous men are often those society looks down on, and heroes rise from the streets. The spring breeze and I are both passing travelers, but your name alone belongs to the martial world. Ye Fei, a lowly errand boy at an inn, is rejected by the Su family because he's nothing but a nobody who runs errands! Who could have guessed that after getting drunk, saving a beauty, and catching 15.1kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds

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    I don't care about the future, I only wish to stay safe and sound year after year.

35. 185 陛 Your Majesty, Why Are You Rebelling? 陛下你，何故要反 Yu Wancheng雨挽尘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted #Court Intrigue, Contending for Supremacy, Alternate History, Strategy, Reform, Outnumbered Victories, Emperor Shen Mu, a programmer from Blue Star, is reborn as the heir to the Prince of Zhennan in the Great Qi Dynasty. All he wants is to be a good-for-nothing who coasts through life, minding his own little patch of the northern frontier. But the young emperor, Zhao Yuanche, declares: "The Prince of Zhennan is now presumed dead, while his heir occupies his position without doing his duty and kn 574Reads8.5Score10414d adds

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    This one is okay.

36. 186 暗 The Shadow War Between the Eastern Jin and the Sixteen Kingdoms 暗战之东晋与十六国 The Serpent's Ritual in the Americas美洲的祭礼之蛇Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing The title may not sound very much like a Tomato Novel, but the story is great. A descendant of the reborn Zhuge Liang marries a future female agent, a descendant of Sima Yi who has transmigrated into a woman with the same name? One of them goes undercover in Former Qin, while the other hunts spies in the Eastern Jin? And they have a female partner who transmigrated along with her body and disguises herself as a man to get things done? A villainess even brainwashes Xie Daoyun, the talented woman 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I've resumed updating; the most exciting parts are yet to come!

37. 187 笑 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: The Divine Skill of the Wedding Gown 笑傲江湖之嫁衣神功 Flying Fat Penguin飞翔的胖企鹅Eastern Fantasy193k WordsOngoing The legendary “Bridal Robe Divine Skill” originated at Shaolin’s ancestral temple. A century ago, it was the pinnacle of the unity of Chan Buddhism and martial arts. Yet though people pursued it eagerly, few could glimpse its true meaning. No one had mastered it in decades, and the divine skill eventually vanished into the dust of history. Lin You entered a monastery as a child. Though his meridians were blocked, he accidentally discovered the manual for the divine skill. Ten years amid the mort 196Reads—Score10014d adds

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    1 Seedling 2 Complete

38. 188 绝 Cast Aside in Desperation: Returning in Glory 绝境弃子：归来荣耀 Model Typist码字楷模Urban430k WordsOngoing For ten years he kept his head down, enduring every sneer. The world saw him as a discarded nobody from the bottom rung, lowly as mud and fair game for anyone to bully. But Jiang Mu is the last heir of Jiang City’s most powerful hidden clan, and a dragon-patterned jade pendant conceals an immense force. A hidden dragon in the deep will one day reclaim its place. When he gives the word, armies will gather. Those who oppress me will see their graves overturned; those who have shown me kindness wil 48Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Tears well up! Knowing the road ahead is one of certain death, Zhong Yi still resolutely follows her lover. Chen Lie sheds his sharp edges, changes his appearance, and leaves for distant lands, severing all grudges. At the dock, their brotherly bond is strong, and the two unfortunate souls embark on their journey together, supporting each other through thick and thin.

39. 189 武 A Sword-for-Hire in the Martial Arts Multiverse, Beginning with Lu Xiaofeng 武侠诸天从陆小凤开始的加钱剑客 Worn-Out Old Dog颓废老狗Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted A ruthless man who would stab the driver to death before getting run over by a dump truck transmigrates into the world of The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng. Every time he makes it through a world, he gains another golden finger. He strikes without mercy, and the Lone Goose Sword never leaves survivors in its wake. He only wants to do whatever pleases him. Life is but a great dream. When he wakes, he knows exactly who owes him what. Gongsun Daniang, a femme fatale, kill! Lin Xian'er, a femme fatale, kill 22kReads8.3Score91914d adds
40. 190 我 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 4.9kReads8.8Score35614d adds

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    I have everything you need: martial arts world, imperial court, military intrigue, and political maneuvering! My novels are a must-read for those with refined taste and profound knowledge! The plot is full of twists and turns, the characters are vividly portrayed, and the historical background is authentic. You won't be fooled once you start reading, and you'll want to read it again and again!

41. 191 小 A Little Lord Is Not to Be Trifled With! Push Him Too Far, and He'll Fight for the World 小小领主不好惹！惹急眼了争天下 A Fleeting Speck of Dust凡尘瞬土Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [No System | Slow-burn political intrigue | Build up grain reserves before claiming the throne | Farming and infrastructure | A large cast of clever strategists | No invincible protagonist | Serious historical tone | Steady progress] A special warning: Don’t take what the characters say at face value! Unless it’s their inner thoughts! A little lord arrives in his territory. His people haven’t come to greet him, and bandits are already attacking. What should he do? Qin Hao’s answer: Beat them 25Reads—Score114d adds

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    Qin Hao, a prince born out of wedlock from the Kingdom of Wu, married Xiang Yu'er, the legitimate princess of the Great Chu Kingdom, a legendary ugly jinx. They arrived at the border between the two kingdoms and established a new, independent territory! They gathered people, suppressed bandits, resisted their wicked neighbors, and annexed their enemies. They rose to power, expanded their territory, and rose to the ranks of earls, marquises, and dukes, eventually becoming kings! They annexed their mother kingdom, shattered sieges, dominated the region, and fought for unification!

42. 192 墨 The Third Book by Mo Li Cang Feng Xing 墨里藏锋行的第3本书 A Sharp Edge Hidden in Ink墨里藏锋行Urban3.9M WordsOngoing Urban, officialdom, one female lead, wits and strategy Only after taking charge of a region did Chu Fengyun learn the secrets hidden from the world. From then on, he rose steadily through the ranks, set things right, and reformed the workplace. 25.9kReads7.8Score2.3k14d adds
43. 193 到 Who on Earth Taught You to Be a Recruit Like This? 到底谁教你这么当新兵的？ Pepper-Salt Mallet椒盐榔头Urban4.5M WordsOngoing “As a decorated hero, legendary soldier, and youngest-ever general, could you share the secret to your success?” “I don't date.” “You mean you don't let romance distract you or emotions sway you, and you devote yourself wholeheartedly to serving your country and earning distinction?” “That's right!” The next day, Qin Feng read the newspaper and nearly spat blood. “As a decorated hero and legendary soldier, could you share the secret to your success?” “Date more.” “You mean love inspires y 61.3kReads9.1Score4.2k14d adds
44. 194 退 After Leaving the Army, I Became an Anti-Corruption Vanguard 退伍后我成了反腐先锋 Big-Shuai大-帅Urban4.1M WordsCompleted Is human nature inherently evil, or inherently good? One seemingly unsolvable trap after another keeps coming. See how Chen Ping'an turns the tables and breaks each trap with precision! Over four million characters in total, so feel free to dive in. 25.8kReads8.9Score2.9k14d adds

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    Great, a super good officialdom novel!

45. 195 何 What Does It Mean to Be Bright? 何以为明 Nikita Xiaofu尼基塔小夫Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Xie Shiqing transmigrates into the Ming Dynasty recorded in the history books, often called the most regrettable dynasty in Chinese history. He enters the court as a young Taoist by Liu Bowen's side. What can he change? What can he bring? No one knows yet. The ups and downs of officialdom, the repeated trials of human nature, the art of keeping one's head down at court, and an emperor's tests and suspicions are all things Xie Shiqing must face. This is not only a story about transmigrating into 40Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    This book, unlike typical time-travel novels, doesn't focus on wish fulfillment. It portrays the suffering of the people, the terrifying nature of the human heart, and the unpredictability of human character. Power struggles are born out of necessity, and even unofficial histories can be considered part of the official history. We don't truly know what the real Ming Dynasty was like. This book strives to restore the truth of the time, depicting betrayal, struggle, and growth, ultimately revealing the author's powerlessness and the flaws in their historical perspective. The Ming Dynasty isn't the idealized version we've come to see, but it is also the era we most want to explore, admire most, and find most resilient.

46. 196 夜 Night Rule 夜政 I Long to Ride the Wind Back to the Jade Tower我欲乘风归琼楼Historical133k WordsOngoing In the third year of the Great Qin Empire, the Ye Hong case erupted, and the entire family was executed. An old servant rescued the infant Ye Zheng, who ended up in Yunzhong Commandery on the remote northwestern frontier. At the age of twelve, he learned two things: His father had been murdered by Chancellor Ouyang Shanhai. Justice in this world never simply falls from the sky. So he lay low for eight years. He studied military strategy, built connections, and tempered his character, until a sin 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend you check it out, it's really good.

47. 197 大 The Tang Dynasty Wanderers: Record of Returning to the Truth 大唐游侠传归真录 Jiuzhou River九洲江Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Poetry cultivates qi, and reason and sword ring in harmony. A modern soul begins anew in Li Bai's era, launching a Tang Dynasty legend truly shaped by the principle that "the heart itself is the martial world." My new work is out now. Welcome to 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! 6Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 198 绝 The Peerless Master Is Actually a Lazybones 绝世高手其实是条咸鱼 Free Ash Gray自由的烟灰色Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted The heroine is a straight woman with formidable martial arts skills. The hero is a scion of an aristocratic family who seems harmless but is ruthless beneath the surface. There are no palace intrigues or household battles because the hero and her father take care of every problem. Both the hero and her prince father dote on her. (Both are untouched; sweet romance.) 4.3kReads8.2Score35514d adds
49. 199 我 I’m Just Slacking Off, Who Accused Me of Usurping the Throne? 我一摸鱼的，谁污蔑我摄政？ Who Knows Where知向谁边Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy] + [alternate history] + [one heroine] + [nearly invincible] My name is Ling Chen, and I'm in ancient times. To obtain citizenship in the Great Zhou dynasty, I was forced to volunteer for the Vanguard Battalion and go chop people up on the battlefield. By a twist of fate, I rescued an old geezer from the enemy. It was the best investment I ever made. I thought I had latched onto a powerful patron. But... Why am I the MVP when the results screen comes up? That's when I final 30.7kReads8.5Score2.3k14d adds

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    Your Majesty, I have a memorial to present to you; please take a look.

50. 200 大 The Richest Man in Great Liang and His Sweet Young Wife from the Martial World 大凉首富和他的武林第二小娇妻 Who Knows Where知向谁边Historical454k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy] + [Alternate history] + [Turn stone into silver] + [One heroine] + [Invincible] “People say money makes the world go round, but I have so much money I can make the world go round the other way.” What do you mean, a minister who plots to seize a kingdom? I’m just an arms dealer! “I admit you’re impressive, but I can spend money faster!” “Those with money don’t have a higher rank than me. Those with higher ranks aren’t younger than me. And those who are younger aren’t ric 328Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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