Novels like The Carefree Tyrant
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- 1 How Could I Be a Tyrant? 朕怎会是暴君 The realm? Who dares talk to me about the realm? It all belongs to me! You, aren't you afraid of death, or of having your entire clan wiped out? You call me a tyrant? No, no, no. The common people adore me. How could I be a tyrant?! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 The Greatest Emperor of Shandong 山东第一帝王 My new work is here! 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! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 The Greatest Tyrant of All Time 万古第一暴君 I Am History’s Most Brutal Prince I kill rebels, wipe out treacherous ministers, quell wars, and seduce women. There’s nothing I won’t do! All the while playing the pig to eat the tiger, I accidentally end up ruling the world and lording it over everyone! 19Reads6.0Score—Shelves
- 4 The Gallant Emperor 风流帝君 He transmigrates to become the emperor of Great Wei. From then on, he sleeps with beauties in his arms and wields the power of the realm when he wakes! But treacherous ministers threaten him, foreign tribes invade, and the vast empire teeters on the brink of collapse. Jiang Chen has no choice but to become a tyrant, reshape the realm, and sweep across the land... 309Reads6.0Score—Shelves
- 5 Conquering the Realm: As Emperor, I Win by Doing Nothing! 争霸：当皇上的我直接躺赢！ [Feel-good power fantasy] [Conquest] [Food, drink, and fun] [No cultivation] [Emperor] [If you don’t like it, please don’t complain] Ye Ge transmigrates to another world and discovers a land of rival kingdoms locked in constant warfare. He has just ascended the throne, and he’s already emperor of the strongest nation. The imperial treasury is overflowing with enough money to rust, and his army is vast and elite: the White Robe Army, the Black Armored Army, the Wei Warriors, the Northern Mansion —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 The Greatest Tyrant of the Five Dynasties 五代第一暴君 [Historical Fiction Contest] How does one become an emperor? Usurp the throne, lead a rebellion, abdicate according to ancient rites, or inherit in the proper order. But amid the chaos of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, all it takes is a blade in your hand and a plan in your heart to dominate a region and build an empire! See how the protagonist escapes certain death and ascends the throne in just one month! And the emperor he will become is the first great tyrant of the Five Dynasties! He 91Reads6.0Score—Shelves
- 7 Dynasty: The Empress Dowager Arranged My Marriage, So I'll Take Them All 王朝：太后赐婚，我全都要 He transmigrated and was born a king. He schemes against the empress dowager, curbs powerful ministers, wins the hearts of beauties, repels formidable foes, honors the virtuous, chooses and employs talent wisely, and weighs every gain against every loss. The wise men of the realm are pieces on the board, yet I too am caught in the game. The one who moves the pieces is the tide of the world, the rising tide of the Great Wind! My name is Feng Ye, courtesy name Wenruo, king of the Great Wind Dynast 22Reads5.6Score—Shelves
- 8 The Last Emperor of Great Xia: The Entire Court Is Full of Spies 大夏最后一位皇帝之满朝都是奸细 [Beautiful women + conquest + emperor + alternate history] A quick heads-up: this isn't a simplistic story, and even the supporting characters have a decent amount of intelligence. Long Qian transmigrates! He becomes the emperor of the Great Xia Kingdom. A peak start from the very beginning. But it turns out the difficulty is set to hell. Luckily, the System arrives right on schedule... (The System appears only at the start, granting him imperial power and the potential to become a great emperor 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 A Foolish Emperor from the Start, I Really Didn't Mean to Bring Prosperity to All Under Heaven 开局昏君，朕真的没想造福天下 Liu Xu transmigrates and becomes the ruler of a country. From the start, he's supposed to be a corrupt ruler! How hard can that be? Set up the Eastern Depot! Put treacherous officials to use! Father-in-law, I'll leave the court in your hands! Little brother-in-law, lead the army into battle. I believe in you! As Liu Xu charges down the road to becoming a corrupt ruler, he suddenly realizes that things don't seem to be going quite the way he expected. “His Majesty is wise! Without Your Maje 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 Reborn as the Apocalypse 重生之我为天启 How can our Chinese homeland, with its millennia of civilization, be bullied by a pack of petty villains and barbarians from uncivilized lands? Since Heaven has given me this opportunity, I will devote my life to the rise of China! 2Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 11 The Great Yin's First Tyrant 大胤第一暴君 I woke up to find I’d become the emperor of the Great Yin dynasty! Think I’ll have a harem and rule the realm? You’re wrong! The entire court is controlled by treacherous officials. If I can just stay alive, I’ll count myself lucky… 205Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 12 A Foolish Emperor Rules: Your Majesty, Stop! The Enemy Nations Have All Surrendered 昏君当政：陛下，快停手吧，敌国全投降了 Qin Tian transmigrates into the body of the emperor of Southern Qin and finds himself in hell mode from the start. Treacherous ministers and powerful nobles stir up trouble within, while formidable foreign enemies surround the realm. The treasury is empty, and the people are in misery. Qin Tian has no choice but to hold his lovely wife in his left arm and grip a bloodied saber in his right. Those who submit will prosper; those who resist will perish. I’m right here. Come and die, if you dare! 44Reads6.1Score—Shelves
- 13 I Vow to Be a Great Tyrant: Ruining the Country Can Make Me Immortal! 誓做大昏君，败国能成仙！ I transmigrated and became the emperor! Bound to the Great Foolish Emperor System, I can attain immortality as long as I ruin the country! Being a wise ruler is hard. You want me to be a fool? That’s easy as pie! What? The Vice Minister of Personnel only knows how to suck up and flatter people? Promote him to Grand Secretary at once, and let him throw the court into chaos! What? Noble Consort Xia is all glitter on the outside and rotten within? Make her my empress at once, and let her wreak havo 212Reads6.2Score—Shelves
- 14 Splendid Late Ming 明末锦绣 This is a familiar tale: the struggle of a Ming dynasty imperial clansman in its final years! The astonishing rise of an underdog! The story of how a revival emperor made his fortune! The last hope of the Han people! 6Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 15 I Ascended the Throne, and Now Everyone Regrets It 登基为帝，我让所有人后悔了 My new work is out! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 The Carefree Foolish Emperor 逍遥昏君 He transmigrated into the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils and became emperor. To survive and avoid dying from the start, Qin Zheng had no choice but to take up his blade and horse, wrest power from treacherous ministers, and consolidate imperial authority. I'm a tyrant. If you don't like it, I'll kill you... 964Reads8.6Score103Shelves
- 17 I Can Unite the World All by Myself! The System: That's Hilarious 一统天下全靠朕自己！系统：笑了 [The golden finger was taken away by Tomato halfway through, so the author tearfully changed direction] Chen Ze transmigrates into an age of chaos and becomes the emperor of the Qian Kingdom, awakening the Foolish Emperor System. “Against his will,” Chen Ze can only put his excellent ability to learn to use. Guangshen, the Later Lord, Huizong, and plenty more, including the Northern Qi royal family, whose antics will shatter your worldview. Go on, learn from them. One lesson and you’ll be speech 69Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 18 A Mediocre Emperor: Please Stop Stabbing Me in the Back! 庸君：求求你们不要再背刺朕了！ You Qian transmigrates to a fantasy world and becomes the emperor of a human dynasty. He gains a golden finger: as long as he ruins his country, he can live forever and control the rise and fall of the universe! Political factions vie for power at court, while the common people struggle to survive. Feudal lords carve up the land, and martial artists defy the law with their strength. Demons, barbarians, featherfolk, and sea clans ravage the borders, while human traitors within the country collude 26Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 19 The First Tyrant of All Time 万古第一暴君 435Reads8.5Score—Shelves
- 20 Transmigrated as Emperor: From the Start, I Gain Emperor Wu of Han's Mandate 穿越成皇帝：开局获得汉武帝天命 I transmigrated to another world and inherited a country. I should have been headed for a life of wine, women, and success. But things aren’t that simple. The previous king was a bandit who led his men in conquering a tiny kingdom with only one city, then founded the State of Luo. The entire State of Luo consists of one city, with a population of just over a hundred thousand. Within its borders, bandits oppress the people. Beyond them, hostile nations eye the kingdom covetously. The whole countr 17Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 The Great Jin's Ultimate Tyrant 大晋极品暴君 After transmigrating to the Great Jin dynasty, the thing Jiang Ping regrets most is sleeping with the Empress. From then on, he has no choice but to stand tall and defend a man's dignity. Powerful ministers running amok? Kill! Rebelling against authority? Kill! Picking on my wife? Kill! … The Empress: You want me to divorce you? Kill! 98Reads7.7Score—Shelves
- 22 The Dragon of a Humble Family 寒门枭龙 He transmigrates to ancient times and suddenly has a wife and daughter, with barely enough food to eat. What can Li Qi'an do? He has to use every trick in the book to get by. Before long, he accidentally changes the world! 102Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 23 National Fate: I Put You in Charge, and You Become a Tyrant of the Tang Dynasty 国运：朕让你监国，你当大唐暴君 [Emperor + rebellion + invincible] He transmigrates as Li Shimin’s fifth son in the Tang Dynasty, just as Li Er sets off on an inspection tour of Jiangnan Circuit and appoints Zhao Prince Li Yang to rule in his stead. After awakening a System tied to the fortunes of the realm, he binds his fate to the Tang Dynasty. The stronger the realm’s fortunes, the greater the benefits he receives. “Ding! Congratulations, Host. You’ve received a gift from the fortunes of the realm: the Eighteen Riders of 1Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 24 I, the First Emperor in History to Live Ten Thousand Years 朕，史上第一万岁爷 He transmigrates into the emperor of the Great Yan Dynasty, originally hoping to be a carefree ruler. But imperial authority has slipped away, powerful ministers hold sway, and the treasury is empty. Within the realm, martial artists and petty criminals stir up trouble across the Central Plains; beyond its borders, barbarian tribes lie in wait. To consolidate imperial power, Qin Xuan establishes the Mingluo Bureau: those who follow him prosper, and those who oppose him perish. 44Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 25 Beneath the Falling Snow, the Entire Dynasty Has Gone Mad! 飞雪之下，整个王朝都疯了！ [No harem] + [No formulaic tropes] + [Not invincible] + [No System] + [Not a power fantasy] (If that bothers you, stay away!) An Dingbei transmigrated into a feudal dynasty and encountered a bizarre snowfall in the sixth month. How could it snow in the sixth month? As he investigated further, he uncovered the horrifying madness of this dynasty. One snowfall in the sixth month, a century of cannibal feasts! Eating people? Just business as usual! Ever seen a real-life Sun Wukong? After seeing thro —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 Usurping the Crown Prince's Place, I Become Emperor 截胡太子，我称帝 Reborn in another world: He supplants the crown prince and ascends the throne. Internal strife and foreign threats leave his power in ruins. He builds waterworks and promotes farming and sericulture. He turns back the tide when all seems lost and saves the empire from collapse. When drunk, he rests his head on a beauty's lap! When sober, he grips a sword that kills. Let the winds blow from every direction. I stand firm and unmoved. Atop the mountain peaks, he alone enjoys the biting chill of the 522Reads8.2Score100Shelves
- 27 Transmigrated Emperor: I Pretend to Be a Fool, but the Ministers Take Me for a Tyrant 穿越皇帝：我在扮演傻子，群臣把我当暴君 Li Weiyang transmigrates to the Warring States era and becomes the foolish Emperor of Da Qian, a laughingstock among the nations. The land is torn by rival powers, and seven kingdoms vie for supremacy. Da Qian is a prize everyone wants to devour. What? Treacherous ministers plague the court, while rival nations circle from beyond the borders! What? Everyone wants to be emperor, and the foolish emperor is just a puppet! Who says I'm a fool? Is it just because I had my ministers torn apart by char 87Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 From Regent to Emperor for the Ages 从摄政王到千古一帝 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—Shelves
- 29 Fighting to Survive, Yet Becoming a Great General 为生存而战却成为大将军 When an ordinary person is out of luck in real life, no matter how hard they try, they can't change their circumstances. Carrying memories of their former life, they live again in another world torn by war. How do they grow, step by step? 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 You Wield the Handle to Command the Situation 君持柄以处势 The essence of power comes from violence. The foundation of rule is whether you can lead your core supporters to a better life. It has nothing to do with seniority, status, benevolence, righteousness, filial piety, or fraternal duty. A palace-intrigue story for women: I'm the long-lost eldest princess, and everyone should obey me. A palace-intrigue story for men: I've got the guns. Follow me. If toppling the table isn't one of your options, why are you even writing a story about power strugg 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 31 Transmigrate to Later Zhou: From Principal to Holy Ancestor 穿越后周：从校长到圣宗 “I’m not dead?” “I died?” “I transmigrated?” “Wonderful! My father is the future Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou, Chai Rong!” “I’m the most miserable transmigrator ever. I’m about to die, and the throne won’t be mine in the future, either.” “I have to find a way to survive. I have to inherit the throne!” Later generations would call him the uniquely great Sage Emperor of Later Zhou. Guo Zongyi, the Sage Emperor, transmigrated into a world of broken walls and ruins and began a desperate flight for 718Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 32 The Jin Invade the South, and Li Shimin Is Reborn to Save the Song Dynasty 金兵南下，李世民重生救大宋 After his death, the soul of Li Shimin, a mighty ruler of his age, possesses Zhao Huan, Emperor Qinzong of Song. The Northern Song is in its final years, battered by storms, with the Jin army looming outside and treacherous ministers abusing their power within. Li Shimin awakens in Zhao Huan's body. Faced 145Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 Da Li Mutai 大黎木泰 After transmigrating to the Great Li dynasty as a prince, he had hoped to recline in the company of beauties and command the world once he rose. But his brothers scheme against one another, and their devious plots are impossible to guard against. Watch how Mu Tai survives and makes a place for himself in a troubled age, pressing ever onward! 9Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 From Refugee to Emperor 从灾民到皇帝 Wang Zheng, a historian, unexpectedly transmigrated to an unfamiliar dynasty called the Qian Dynasty, where he became a refugee fleeing disaster. But he thought, “I don't want to beg for food anymore. I don't want to wander anymore. I don't want to live like a dog. I want to stand tall and live with dignity. My fate is mine to decide, not heaven's!” This is the story of a refugee who became emperor. 217Reads7.3Score—Shelves
- 35 The Invincible Tyrant of Ming: From the Start, I Had the Entire Court Arrested 大明无敌暴君：开局抄了满朝文武 [爽文] [Power Struggles] [Passionate] [Humorous] [Conquer the World] In the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, the Ming dynasty was battered by storms. Within its borders, the Prince of Chuang seized cities and territory, while beyond them, the Manchu barbarians watched hungrily. At court, treacherous ministers were everywhere; below the court, powerful clans ran rampant... As civilization faced conquest by barbarism once more, Zhu Youjian, who had transmigrated from a later age, stepped in 1Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 36 Reborn to Become Emperor 重生开始做皇帝 The strongest soldier king, feared by countless dark forces, stumbles into a mysterious cave and transmigrates to an unfamiliar ancient world, where he becomes the last puppet emperor. With rebels from across the land rising against him, he has no choice but to rebuild an elite army. Using advanced strategies like surrounding cities from the countryside and Genghis Khan's military tactics, he sweeps across the land! 902Reads8.5Score102Shelves
- 37 Back in the Song Dynasty as a Tyrant 回到大宋当暴君 [Historical Fiction Contest] I transmigrated to the first year of the Jingkang era in the Great Song and became Emperor Qinzong, Zhao Huan. The Jin army marched south and surrounded the capital, Kaifeng. The Great Song dynasty teetered on the brink of collapse. The court ministers had no desire to resist, and did nothing but cede territory and sue for peace. Zhao Huan was enraged. “Those who cede our lands and sell out the country for their own glory will be executed!” I am the Son of Heaven, ap 687Reads8.0Score107Shelves
- 38 Transmigrate into Water Margin and Become Emperor 穿越水浒当皇帝 Join Wu Song in taking down a giant tiger, and teach Shi Qian to sneak around and steal chickens. Walk with Li Ping'er beneath the flowers and moonlight, and invite Chunmei to spend a romantic night together. Bring Hu Sanniang and Lin Chong together, and beat up Song Jiang and Emperor Huizong. Want blood-soaked battles on the field and the Thirty-Six Stratagems of military wisdom? Want the knack for wooing women and stealing their hearts? Want the answers to the hundred thousand questions about 406Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 39 Historical Simulation: The Emperor's Development Plan 历史模拟：皇帝养成计划 One billion young adults from Blue Star transmigrate into the game Ten Thousand Kingdoms at War, taking on the role of supreme emperors and living out an emperor's life. Here, you can indulge in luxury, pleasure, and every worldly delight, living a life of lavish excess. Here, you can govern diligently, attend to countless affairs, crush the lords of the land, and rule the world. Here, you will find the Five Tiger Generals, the Twenty-Four Meritorious Officials of Lingyan Pavilion, the Ten Sages 56Reads6.2Score—Shelves
- 40 The Ming Dynasty: The Tianqi Empire 大明之天启帝国 Glorious Ming, ruler of all nations; may our mountains and rivers stand forever, guarding our borders. Lofty China, its light reaching the four corners; may sun and moon shine forever, blessing our emperor. By a twist of fate, the protagonist transmigrates to the late Ming dynasty and becomes the Tianqi Emperor. The Ming has just won a great victory at Ningyuan, but the Later Jin have already grown into a tiger poised to devour the realm. Meanwhile, a Shaanxi uprising that will sweep across the 12Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 41 Reborn as a Palace Guard, Life Couldn't Be Better 穿成宫廷小侍卫，简直不要太爽 [Palace Intrigue + Coup + Political Schemes + War + Surrounded by Beauties + Thrilling Adventure] The protagonist transmigrates as a lowly palace guard in Donghua, one of the Four Great Hua Kingdoms. By chance, he gets caught up in a fierce and perilous palace struggle. After enduring bloodshed, danger, open attacks, and hidden schemes, his life suddenly takes off, and he becomes incredibly powerful. Unrivaled flying swords, unmatched cunning, victory in a hundred battles, and beautiful women al 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 The Peerless Emperor: The Everlasting Emperor 极品皇爷：长青帝 Li Changqing, a wage worker with a two-year college degree, transmigrates into the body of the Great Qin Emperor. From then on, he wields power over all beneath Heaven by day and rests with beauties in his arms by night. But corrupt officials hold sway, graft runs rampant, and foreign tribes invade, among one crisis after another. Li Changqing has no choice but to take up the butcher's knife and become a tyrant for the ages! Those who follow me will prosper; those who oppose me will perish! As t 931Reads8.5Score101Shelves
- 43 The Empress Tries to Lure Me Out of Seclusion, but I Refuse 女帝引诱我出山，我偏不 Sheng Tian transmigrated to the Great Xia Dynasty and, by a stroke of luck, saved the county magistrate's daughter, earning the affection of a beautiful woman from a wealthy household. Sheng Tian wanted to rely on his own abilities, keep a low profile, and live out a peaceful, prosperous life. But his many inventions and innovations astonished the Great Xia Dynasty's empress. The beautiful empress came to ask Sheng Tian to marry her, bringing with her a vast realm, the wealth of the entire natio 13Reads6.1Score—Shelves
- 44 The Entire Court Is Loyal, Yet You Want Me to Be a Tyrant! 满朝忠烈，你竟然让我做昏君！ Lin Ye transmigrates to another world and becomes its emperor. He looks around. Every minister at court is a loyal patriot. Among the civil officials is Zhuge Liang. Well, he seems to have worked himself to death. No matter. There are still Zhang Juzheng, Wang Anshi, Du Ruhui... and many others. Among the military men is Yue Wumu. Well, he’s getting on in years. No matter. There are still Wei Qing, Li Jing, Guan Yu... and many others. “I’ll be an emperor for the ages!” Lin Ye declares, brimming —Reads5.5Score—Shelves
- 45 The First Mad Emperor of Great Qin 大秦第一狂帝 [Feel-good read] [Beautiful women] [Rise to power] A thrilling historical epic, a true masterpiece! A generation's most formidable warlord transmigrates to the Great Qin and becomes emperor, only to find powerful ministers dominating the court, an empty treasury, and enemies eyeing the borders! To keep his beauty by his side and hold on to his empire, Li Jin will stop at nothing. He slays corrupt officials and sets the court in order! “Anyone who stands in my way will be shown no mercy!” He slee 127Reads7.4Score—Shelves
- 46 The Prince Consort Who Married to Bring Good Fortune 冲喜驸马爷 Su Yi transmigrated and became a scholar on his way to the capital to take the imperial examinations. As soon as he left the examination hall, the emperor seized him and ordered him to marry the Thirteenth Princess, who was gravely ill, in the hope that the marriage would bring her good fortune. If he married a princess, wouldn’t he become a royal consort and have to give up his path through the examinations? But after the wedding ceremony, when he lifted her veil, the Thirteenth Princess gazed 2.1kReads8.2Score151Shelves
- 47 The First Tyrant of Great Zhou 大周第一暴君 A legendary God of War transmigrates to an unknown war-torn continent and becomes the tyrant emperor of Great Zhou! Power-hungry ministers dominate the court, conspiracies run rampant in the harem, and the feudal lords outside the capital command armies of their own. Meanwhile, foreign enemies watch hungrily from the sidelines! See how Tang Mou plots to conquer the realm, dominates the martial world, and claims both the empire and its beauties! 182Reads5.1Score—Shelves
- 48 The Prince of Zhenbei: A Warlord Who Rose from a Pile of Corpses 镇北王之死人堆爬出来的乱世枭雄 Transmigration + no System + dynastic struggles for supremacy + Prince of the North I command a vast army, with well over a million men under my banner. At my word, tens of thousands of heads will fall. My word is proof enough: he colluded with the Northern Xiongnu, betrayed his country, and deserves death. 30Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 Unification: I Am the Emperor for the Ages 一统：朕为千古一帝 [Transmigration] [History] [Emperor] A college student named Xia Xuan is caught in an accident and transmigrates into the body of a crown prince in another world. He had hoped to live a carefree life, but soon discovers his position as crown prince is far from secure. Watch as he gradually consolidates his power, ascends the imperial throne, conquers the six directions and sweeps across the eight corners of the world, becoming an emperor for the ages. Xia Xuan: “I have received the Mandate of He 376Reads7.4Score—Shelves
- 50 Pacifying the Realm 靖天下 Li Jinan transmigrates, and before he can even react, he is forced to become a puppet emperor. His kingdom is alluring, its beauties enchanting, yet schemers lurk, treacherous ministers hold power, feudal lords rebel, and foreign enemies watch hungrily. The throne has slipped from his grasp, the realm is in turmoil, and the country teeters on the brink. Is he destined to be a ruler who loses his kingdom? 4.2kReads8.4Score329Shelves
