Historical Fanfiction, Nation-Building, and the Imperial Exams 历史同人，基建，科举

1. 51 回 Returning to the Early Ming Dynasty to Do Charity 回到明初搞慈善 Shu Qi蜀七Danmei (BL)687k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the end of the Yuan and beginning of the Ming, Lin Yuan originally planned to follow the example of those who had transmigrated before him. Invent tanks, cannons, and steam trains. Gather a horde of followers and rule the world. But when Lin Yuan finally came to his senses and looked at the impoverished masses stretching out behind him... "Follow our boss! We'll have food!" "Follow our boss! We won't go hungry!" His goal was to conquer the world, but in practice he ende 37.7kFavorites87.7kClicks/ch52.4kGifts

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   Being the founding emperor is awesome!

2. 52 清 The Reborn Movie Star Returns to the Imperial Family in the Qing Dynasty 清穿之影帝重生帝王家 Three Thousand Dreams of an Ordinary Life三千大梦叙平生Danmei (BL)804k WordsCompleted After spending his whole life playing good people, Fang Jinchu finally transmigrates into one of his own characters. Only this time, it seems the stakes are real. By “real,” I mean the knives are real, and when they stab you, they don’t stop halfway. The blood is real, coming from the organ beating away in your chest, not one sweet-tasting blood pack after another. There are no retakes or rehearsals. You roll up your sleeves and charge in, and whether you make it back in one piece is up to luck 34kFavorites141.3kClicks/ch28.6kGifts

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   Wearing the Fifth Prince

3. 53 朕 My Great Qin Is About to Fall! 朕的大秦要亡了！ Green Rabbit青色兔子Romance767k WordsCompleted Zhao Gao: Your Majesty! Li Si is going to sell out the country! Li Si: Your Majesty, look at the rats in the granary. They're so big and fat, and they aren't afraid of people. This teaches us a lesson... Male lead: Give it a rest. The Qin Empire is about to fall. What's the point of saying all this? (waves goodbye) Life had forced a philosopher to become a politician. The Second Emperor: Heh. You people who play politics have filthy hearts! The male lead's second book: "The Last Emperor" Blurb: 33.6kFavorites82.7kClicks/ch68.4kGifts

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   I haven't read this one yet, but I'm sure the author's writing is good.

4. 54 家 There's a Throne at Home to Inherit 家里有皇位要继承 Misty Clouds and Waves微云烟波No CP1.1M WordsCompleted Also known as: “If I Don't Work Hard, I'll Have to Go Back and Inherit the Throne” and “The Second-Generation Emperor's Startup Story” Dad is either an emperor, a god king, or the Heavenly Emperor. If I don't work hard, I'll be dragged back to inherit the throne! says the male lead, with his golden finger in hand. World One: The new emperor who almost ended up with the retired emperor ruling over him! World Two: My dad is the king of Dali. Scared yet? World Three: My dad is Emperor Gaozu of Song 32.8kFavorites137.2kClicks/ch57.9kGifts

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   I've seen

5. 55 林 Jade Heng 林珩 From Afar来自远方Danmei (BL)962k WordsCompleted Young Master Heng is arrogant, rebellious, and disrespectful to his parents and elder siblings. His own father leads the way in slandering him, leaving Lin Heng no room to defend himself. Since he’s already saddled with a bad name, he might as well make it all true. He swears to command the armies and rule the world! New story: Gu Xu Theme: Resist fate with an indomitable spirit and achieve success. 31kFavorites40.9kClicks/ch95.9kGifts

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   Similar to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the wife's writing needs no further explanation.

6. 56 清 The Eldest Prince of the Qing Dynasty 清穿之皇长子 Law of Cause and Effect因果定律Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Noblewoman’s Survival Guide is now updating daily. This story focuses more on the career plot. The male lead will gradually seize the throne. The romance is sweet, sweet!! No angst!! A gentle, straightforward man VS a local woman This is a story. Thank you, everyone. Edits are generally just typo fixes, so there’s no need to reread. If you asked what Yin Ti’s strong points are, according to the missionaries: he’s the 30.1kFavorites155.5kClicks/ch56.6kGifts

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   Very beautiful

7. 57 都 [Henry VIII] The Tudor Crown [亨利八世]都铎王冠 Panda Pavilion熊猫馆Romance734k WordsCompleted [The blurb the author spent nearly two hours thinking up]: William Tudor, the youngest son of Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII, and brother to Mary Tudor and Elizabeth Tudor. His birth renders Henry FitzRoy’s existence insignificant and turns Anne Boleyn’s ambitions to ashes. But in an age of power and desire, with decadence in the air and the violence of the Reformation raging in the background, he faces more than the mighty Spanish fleet and a France waiting for its chance. He also witnesses 28.4kFavorites97.5kClicks/ch43kGifts

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   It's also a Western-style infrastructure novel without any substitutes, where the protagonist has to maintain his position as the first in line to the throne, become king, and build the country.

8. 58 我 I Don't Want the Throne 我不想登基 Three Taels and Three of Gold黄金三两三Romance832k WordsCompleted Currently updating: "The Heavenly Emperor and Her Proud Prince Consort [Ne Zha]" Blurb: Warnings first: This is a plot-driven story with a male lead and romance, but the heroine appears quite late. One-on-one pairing, both are virgins, so read with confidence. After working herself to death for her whole life, Qi Sheng transmigrated. She loves her new identity: the son of Consort Shu, ranked sixth. Above him is the third-born son of the late empress, and in fifth place is the son of the curren 28.2kFavorites132.7kClicks/ch30.9kGifts

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   Many people commented that the ending was bad, but the beginning was good.

9. 59 百 No Taboo Too Forbidden [Quick Transmigration] 百无禁忌[快穿] Adorable God Dabai萌神大白No CP858k WordsCompleted [Complete! See you in the next book, lovelies! If you bought the whole book, please leave a five-star review~ Lao Wen's next story is in my author profile: "Those Years I Healed Villain Cubs as a Panda"] Wen Rujin is an Executor. His job is to eliminate anomalies in various worlds, such as transmigrators, reborn people, and... all kinds of cheaters with overpowered advantages. He thought he could clear out the trash and leave without a care in the world, but then System: "Lao Wen, wait!" "The co 27.3kFavorites54.7kClicks/ch23.5kGifts

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   It's watchable, but I've always felt that it's generally not very watchable.

10. 60 既 Since I Reincarnated as the Emperor, I Have Nothing to Do 既然穿成皇帝没事做 Chao Shu朝述No CP296k WordsCompleted [The whole novel is complete! La la la, toss the flowers.] I want to be a good emperor, but the circumstances won't allow it. So I can only eat and drink and become the laziest emperor in Great Qi. My empress dowager mother killed all my brothers, so I became emperor. But I know my mother is a good woman. My tutor had originally wanted to resign and return to his hometown, but he thought there was something wrong with my head. If he didn't teach me properly, I'd become a scourge to the people in 18kFavorites50.3kClicks/ch6.9kGifts

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    Haven't watched it yet? Not sure.

11. 61 最 The Last Emperor 最后的帝王 Green Rabbit青色兔子No CP900k WordsCompleted A max-level expert absolutely wrecks the newbie village Transmigrated into the body of a young emperor at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, he faces war, epidemics, locust plagues, and droughts. It seems Heaven means to destroy the Han. The male lead smiles calmly and tells Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yang Biao, Sun Jian, and the others to send their sons to the palace first. A successful emperor is a master of keeping his options open. He has Cao Ang on his left, Yang Xiu on his right, Sun Ce in 17.1kFavorites39.2kClicks/ch25.5kGifts

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    The protagonist transmigrates to the life of a young emperor at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Personally, I think there's no substitute for this story; the protagonist is forever devoted to socialism.

12. 62 伴 By Your Side 伴君 I Want to Eat Meat我想吃肉Danmei (BL)659k WordsCompleted When others are favored, they are said to enjoy a harmonious relationship with their ruler. When I am favored, I am called a sycophant currying favor with my lord; When others are promoted, they are rewarded for their achievements and abilities. When I am promoted, it is because the ruler plays favorites; When others are martial, they are hailed as brilliant generals. When I practice martial arts, I am accused of sucking up to the emperor; When others receive rewards, they are deemed well-deserv 15.6kFavorites81.6kClicks/ch6.7kGifts

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    It's a beautiful, very old story.

13. 63 清 A Tech-Savvy Crown Prince in the Qing Dynasty 清穿之技术宅太子 Itchy Mouse痒痒鼠Romance1.2M WordsCompleted This novel is about a tech geek strengthening the nation through science and technology, using technological progress to foster culture as well. A tech-geek merfolk from the interstellar future transmigrates, all confused, into the body of the young Crown Prince of the Kangxi Emperor in the Qing Dynasty of ancient China. He knows nothing about palace intrigue, so how is he supposed to deal with all those brothers whose names are recorded in the history books? He knows nothing about political i 15.4kFavorites94.9kClicks/ch10.6kGifts

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    I remember the good-looking ones.

14. 64 我 [Eastern Han] I Have a Mother [东汉]我有母后 Starlight Reflecting on the River星辉映川Romance616k WordsCompleted Story blurb: Liu Long woke up to find himself a tiny baby, his arms and legs limp, being carried toward the emperor's throne. Liu Long could already foresee his fate: he was going to be overthrown. Or overthrown. He decided to lie flat. Let it all burn. Wait, wasn't his mother Empress Dowager Deng, the famed Empress Hexi who “restored fallen states and continued extinct lines”?! He had been lying flat and giving up, but sprang upright in shock. Liu Long clung to Empress Dowager Deng's leg an 14.5kFavorites40.2kClicks/ch12.4kGifts

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    Good

15. 65 宋 A Lazy Emperor from the Song Dynasty 宋穿之懒皇帝 Itchy Mouse痒痒鼠Romance443k WordsCompleted This novel is complete. Blurb: A little Xuanwu from the stars transmigrates to ancient China through a twist of fate, becoming the only son of Emperor Renzong of Song. He is born crown prince and becomes emperor before reaching adulthood. At home, the Qingli Reforms bring civil officials and military generals together, but the imperial treasury is empty. Abroad, the Qingli negotiations bring harmony, but only because they bought peace with money. To become a peaceful emperor who can sleep in 13.8kFavorites90.7kClicks/ch8.3kGifts

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    This author writes all very beautifully.

16. 66 残 The Disabled Tycoon's Road to Becoming a Workaholic 残疾大佬的卷王之路 Reflected in the Moonlight映在月光里Romance500k WordsCompleted Coming soon: The Ming Dynasty's Little Clerk. The blurb is at the very end. Blurb: Qi You transmigrates into the body of the Seventh Prince, Yin You, whose left leg is slightly impaired. As a prince with a leg injury, he can easily avoid the succession struggle among the nine princes and enjoy a life of luxury in peace. Qi You says that's not happening. The prosperous Kangxi and Qianlong eras? Give me a break. A half-feudal, half-slave society, with two separ 12.9kFavorites36.6kClicks/ch11.5kGifts

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    It's a good story. The protagonist becomes emperor through sheer luck and strives to become the most outstanding prince. If he leaves his brothers far behind and their thinking and perspectives are not on the same level, any emperor with brains and ideas would choose him as the heir.

17. 67 铁 The Iron-Blooded Emperor Huizong of Song 铁血宋徽宗 Wen Yi文绎Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Eight-time consolation prize winner of the Shihu Archery Club's Li Guang Cup · member of the Chinese Wushu Association · master of internal martial arts · certified level-two chef · founder of the Water Margin Club · university dropout from the University of Chinese Medicine · history department dropout from Xiamen University · director of the documentary The Donkey-Riding Tour of Old Artist Zhao Ji · head barbecue chef at a certain restaurant · Lin Xuanli. Yes, you read that right. Lin Xuanli, 11.8kFavorites31.5kClicks/ch31.3kGifts

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    It looks so sweet; the young couple is so loving, and the older brother really dotes on them.

18. 68 满 Max-Level Expert Transmigrates into Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang (Qing Dynasty) 满级大佬穿成孝庄（清穿） Reflected in the Moonlight映在月光里Romance394k WordsCompleted New novel: The Emperor and Empress Transmigrate Together, Exile’s Arena. Blurb at the very bottom. Blurb: Bu Jialan transmigrates into the body of Bumutai, Huang Taiji’s secondary consort in the West Palace. Her paternal aunt is the primary consort of the Central Palace, and her elder sister, Hailanzhu, is the most favored woman in the harem. As Huang Taiji’s power grows, more and more widows from other tribes arrive with their inheritances to seek his protection. Originally ranked second, Bu J 9.2kFavorites30.8kClicks/ch4.4kGifts

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    Although not the emperor, the protagonist is always scheming and actively seeking to become regent.

19. 69 清 A Qing Dynasty Life: Shunzhi Loves Fine Food 清穿之顺治爱美食 Itchy Mouse痒痒鼠Romance717k WordsCompleted Completed. Thank you, dear readers. A graceful, gentle young man inexplicably transmigrates to another time and space: the Qing Dynasty of the future Emperor Shunzhi. In the early Qing, ethnic tensions are severe, the treasury is empty, foot binding is widespread, and Japanese pirates run rampant... The emperor displays his divine might by smiling, hugging his wife, enjoying good food, and giving each of the little ones a kiss. Wait! What's wrong here? These babies refuse to nurse. The eldest 8.7kFavorites62.2kClicks/ch7.3kGifts

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    It's very good, but I can't help but think about real-life history.

20. 70 穿 Transmigrating as Crown Prince Yinreng (Part Two) 穿越太子胤礽（下） Yichuan伊川Danmei (BL)145k WordsCompleted The story of the Crown Prince after he ascends the throne The story will be available for purchase tomorrow, opening on the afternoon of the 4th. If you've reposted it before, please delete your copies and take them down. Thank you for your support! To be clear, this is just a no-strings-attached treat for those who like the bottom. It has nothing to do with the main story. Theme: 4kFavorites25.7kClicks/ch44Gifts

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    Old-fashioned Qing Dynasty time travel

21. 71 今 Plotting to Usurp the Throne Today, Too 今天也在谋朝篡位中 Misty Clouds and Waves微云烟波Romance391k WordsCompleted Also known as “Conquering the Han Dynasty with a Shopping Mall” and “My Father Is Emperor Wen of Han” Liu Chang transmigrated as Emperor Wen of Han’s legitimate eldest son. Unfortunately, his mother wasn’t Dou Yifang, but Empress Dowager Lü! From the start, he was handed a cup of poisoned wine, then opened his eyes in a coffin! “If the ruler orders a minister to die, he must die; if a father orders his son to die, he must die.” Who came up with that? Step forward! Easy to say when it’s not your 3.7kFavorites8.9kClicks/ch3.7kGifts

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    I don't know when I watched it, and I can't remember the details.

22. 72 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Xue Pan, the Rebel 红楼之逆贼薛蟠 Jin Ziyue金子曰Romance5.2M WordsCompleted The protagonist is struck by lightning while thinking about a question for the next class and ends up in Dream of the Red Chamber, reborn as the big fool Xue Pan. He founds the Panda Society and dreams of spending his life as a bandit chief, but somehow gets dragged into government instead. After a hard-won climb, his friend becomes emperor, he takes charge of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and his mother-in-law becomes a queen. He thinks he can finally rest easy. But in the end, he still has to 3.1kFavorites8.5kClicks/ch12.4kGifts

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    It's quite long; you can read it if you're interested.

23. 73 我 I Just Want to Be a Quiet Emperor 我只想安静的做皇帝 Law of Cause and Effect因果定律Danmei (BL)48k WordsOngoing This novel is not contracted. December 2022: I got so absorbed in doing research that I found many things were different from what I had originally expected. I may post an outline and write a medium- or long-length story in the future. [I just want to be a quiet emperor. Is that too much to ask?] In the lulls between interstellar wars, Shao Dong died and came back to life in the most literal sense. When he woke up, he found himself lying in some bed with a talking ball beside him. Then the Syste 499Favorites2.4kClicks/ch47Gifts

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    The book has stopped updating. This author's previous book, *The Last Emperor*, was about the restoration of the Han Dynasty at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and it was very good.

24. 74 天 Heaven* 天* 49.6kFavorites—Clicks/ch—Gifts

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    It's a pity it's locked; Mengxi Stone reigns supreme.

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