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- 1 The Yama of Officialdom 官场阎王 In 2002, Wang Tianzhu became a discipline inspection official in Sunan Province. From that day on, a saying spread through the provincial government: “Better to meet the King of Hell than Old Wang.” That was because no one ever escaped a case Wang Tianzhu took on! Others relied on political connections to get promoted. Old Wang earned every promotion by solving cases! 46Reads6.1Score—Shelves
- 2 Reaching for the Clouds: When My Patron Fell, I Rose from the Bottom 问鼎青云：靠山倒了我从基层逆袭 Ding Changlin has been having terrible luck lately, though it has nothing to do with his abilities. A cold, beautiful woman has mistaken him for a murder suspect and won't stop hounding him... 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 A Rising Star in Politics 官场骄子 Ma Xiaole, an orphan from the countryside, was mischievous from an early age. With the help of a mysterious power, he carefully navigates the worlds of politics and business, using every chance and shortcut he can find to thrive in both. 88Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 4 Reborn: Reaching the Peak of Officialdom 重生之宦海巅峰 [Reborn in the Political Arena + Grassroots Civil Servant + Thrilling Power Fantasy + Pinnacle of Power] Back in 1990, Wang Guofei, a graduate of Jing City University, resolves to change his fate. Armed with knowledge of what lies ahead, he blazes a path to the top through the treacherous world of politics. Become a senior official? That’s not enough. He wants to make money, too. So Wang Guofei starts walking the path others have taken, leaving them nowhere to go. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 After Being Dumped, I Rose to the Pinnacle of Power 被分手后，我登上权力巅峰 Wei Zheng fails the civil service exam, and his status-conscious girlfriend dumps him. A year later, after finally passing the interview, he is framed and can no longer pursue a civil service career. On the first day of his rebirth, he decides to live differently: first, save someone's life; then earn 1.8 million with ease; next, pass the civil service exam and secure a position; then crack a major case, get promoted at rocket speed, and reach the top... (This book has only one female lead, and 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 A Shadow War for Power: I Rise to the Top 权力暗战：我一飞冲天 Wang Mancang, a township civil servant, accidentally saves He Chaomei, director of the county Discipline Inspection Commission's Supervision Office. From then on, his career takes off and fortune smiles on him... 117Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 7 Supreme Officialdom 官道至尊 Reborn by a twist of fate, Yang Dongcheng makes a choice utterly different from the one he made in his previous life. He embarks on a dazzling road to the top, navigating the treacherous world of officialdom and throwing his weight around in the arena of power, rising to become a dazzling new star... 7Reads7.4Score—Shelves
- 8 You Were Told to Catch Corrupt Officials for the Discipline Inspection Commission, So Why Did You Arrest Your Own People First? 让你去纪委抓贪官，你先抓自己人 No matter how much power you have or how high your position is, there is always a pair of bright “eyes” watching you from behind. Lu Li: “Corruption is a red line. Whoever crosses it will be dealt with without mercy.” To fulfill his promise to his father, Lu Li goes alone to Lancheng, where he unexpectedly activates the [Discipline Inspection System]. From that moment on, corrupt officials tremble in fear. One female lead, no harmful messaging, just justice in his heart. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 Boss, You Call This a Newcomer to Politics?! 领导：你管这叫官场新人？！ Warning!! This story is entirely fictional. Do not conflate it with reality! Caught in the currents of a great era, how can one avoid plunging into the torrent and stopping the speeding boats? Rise through the ranks and make a fortune, root out evil for the people, and bring prosperity to every place you govern! Starting at the grassroots level, this story delves into the currents of the times and portrays the most authentic picture of officialdom! The author already has a 9.5-rated work, so you 9Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 10 Reborn: From Suspension and Self-Criticism to the Pinnacle of Power 重生：从停职检讨到权力巅峰 (This book needs extensive revisions, so updates are temporarily suspended.) You only get a few chances in life to give it your all. Returning to 1997 with memories of his past life, he starts by writing a self-criticism after being suspended, then rides the tide upward, rises rapidly through the ranks, and ultimately reaches the pinnacle. 6Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 11 The Road to Power: Seeing Through the Future 官路：看破未来 By chance, he obtains a super search System from the future. From then on, he can see through anyone's fate, identify antiques with 100% accuracy, cure all kinds of intractable diseases, buy stocks at the lowest point and sell at the highest, and remember every winning number in every lottery draw! He knows everything! 76Reads5.9Score—Shelves
- 12 A Big Shot Emerges from the Mountain Village 山村出了个大官 A new story is here! You’re welcome to read my work 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! 9kReads8.5Score680Shelves
- 13 Book No. 24 by Orange Cat Wealth 橘猫有财气第24本书 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 Reborn with the Secret to Climbing the Official Ladder 重生的我，掌握了升官秘诀 Chen Mo was reborn, returning to 2010. That year, he passed the civil service exam, was dumped because his girlfriend looked down on him, and was reassigned to a remote township. Only, he realized that a great opportunity was waiting for him… 10.5kReads8.7Score615Shelves
- 15 The Official's Son-in-Law: Rising to the Top from Deputy Town Mayor 官婿：从副镇长开始青云直上 Serve as an official, and bring prosperity to your people! Wang Longsheng enters the family of officials as a live-in son-in-law, determined to serve the people, and endures contempt for three years as he bides his time. He thinks his moment to rise like a dragon has finally come, but instead he is plunged into a treacherous whirlpool of power struggles. Watch as the third-in-command of the lowest-ranked township in the city refuses to fear the powerful, dares to fight corruption, remains incorr 102Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 A Rising Star in Officialdom 官场新贵 After graduating from college, Yu Fan planned to start a business with his classmates. But his father used the promise of a “secure government job” to send him straight to the township government office. In his twenties, full of ambition and eager to make his mark, Yu Fan saw his entrepreneurial dreams abruptly cut short. Resentful, he entered the world of officialdom. How far can he go with the label of a “nepotism hire” hanging over him? 773Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 17 Reborn as a Powerful Official’s Son, I Refuse to Be a Doormat 重生官二代，拒绝做舔狗 [Second-Generation Official] [Undercover Big Shot] In his previous life, Shen Yici worked himself to death chasing after his unattainable first love. Fate sent him back to a turning point in his life. This time, he refused to be a doormat. As he enjoyed the perks of being the son of an official, he gradually became an influential figure pulling strings behind the scenes. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 After Our Breakup, My Identity as the Grandson of a Beijing Official Is Revealed 分手后，我京官孙子身份曝光了 County officials fear provincial officials, and provincial officials fear officials in the capital! Zhao Qingyun is the son of a high-ranking official, and his family commands great respect in the capital's political circles. In his previous life, Zhao Qingyun made a mistake and never got the chance to make his mark in officialdom. In this life, after he breaks up with his girlfriend, his identity as the son of a capital official is revealed. He punishes bullies, works for the people's benefit, 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 The Official's Book 官书 A miserable bachelor, a work-organized party, and one drunken fall into the snow later, he is reborn, setting the stage for the rise of a political star who will shake China! Liu Fusheng asks, “Did I have to come back just to suffer through the hardships of life all over again?” Then he raises five fingers to the sky, slowly folds four of them down, and leaves his middle finger pointing upward. “I’ll make this land my foundation. I’ll make it the world’s financial center. And I’ll rewrite the ru —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 Reborn as an Exiled Son: A State-Owned Enterprise Secretary’s Road to Power 弃子重生：央企秘书的权力征途 My background? The memories of my past life and the wisdom I’ve gained in this one. Power and status? I’m unstoppable on my climb to the top. Revenge? I no longer live for revenge. In my eyes, you two mid-level officials are already as insignificant as ants. The wind I stir up just by walking could sweep you both into a vast ocean, never to escape... —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 The Pinnacle of Power: Taking the Road Less Traveled 权力巅峰：不走寻常路 As the ancients said: A man in office should command the power of the realm by day and sleep with beauties in his arms by night! Today, some say: A position needn't be high, as long as you have power. After all, a county magistrate can't hold a candle to the local official in charge! Those who wield power hold a double-edged sword. Used well, it benefits the country and its people; used poorly, it can hurt others and themselves. People say it's hard to be a good person. What about being a good o 254Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 22 Reborn to a Career in Officialdom 重生之官运 Wu Zhuoran, a university graduate selected for a government post with no connections to rely on, stumbles into politics by chance. With his intelligence and courage, and through tireless effort, he makes like-minded friends, resists temptation, and challenges and defeats every obstacle in his way, step by step reaching the pinnacle of his political career and his life... 106Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 23 The Pinnacle of Power in Officialdom 官场之权力巅峰 Ye Xingsheng is widely regarded by his colleagues as a model worker. He's diligent and hardworking, with an outstanding record, yet the leaders don't appreciate him. 22Reads5.5Score—Shelves
- 24 Rising Through the Ranks: Starting as a Township Chief 平步青云：从乡长开始 Wu Zheng, a cadre reassigned to a new post, faced a hostile welcome on his very first day as township chief. Using his iron-fisted methods, he launched a determined counterattack, climbed one step at a time, and rose to the pinnacle of power. As he advanced, the daughter of a high-ranking official became his confidante, while a group CEO became his close friend. Together, they worked to give ordinary people a better life. 147Reads8.3Score—Shelves
- 25 Dropped into the Grassroots: From the Start, I'm Stuck with Ten Billion in Bad Debts? 空降基层，开局就背百亿烂账？ Chen Yuan, a "Beijing official," has just parachuted in as the top leader of Tushui District, only to find the government compound gates blocked by petitioners. A fiscal black hole worth tens of billions, unfinished projects scattered across the city, deeply entrenched local factions, and a calculating superior. Every move is deadly, and danger lurks at every turn! How will Chen Yuan, a newcomer, maneuver through the traps and temper himself into a blade aimed straight at the unwritten rules? Th 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 A Promising Career in Government, Starting as an Inspector for the Discipline Commission 官运，从纪检专员开始 Everyone is heading toward a different life, just like the vehicles on this road. Some speed along, some move slowly, some head east, and others travel west... Each of our lives has its own unique path and story. 20Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 Reborn: The Long Game of Officialdom 重生：官场纵横 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 269Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 28 Officialdom: From Guarding a Reservoir to a Smooth Rise to the Top! 官场：从守水库开始，平步青云！ [Traditional slow burn, no System, a battle of wits in the bureaucracy!] With his superior under investigation, his girlfriend betraying him, his enemies setting him up, and the deputy county party secretary opposing him, Huang Linran is demoted from his post as the county chief’s liaison in the county government office and sent to a remote reservoir to serve as its caretaker. Even as everything falls apart from the start, he remains completely calm, because every last bit of it is under his con 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 Reborn: The Storm Rises Again 重生之风云再起 After offending the powerful, his father is thrown into prison and he himself comes under investigation. Overcome with rage, he is reborn in 1992! A daring rescue and a shake-up at work launch him into a turbulent race for promotion. With memories from twenty years in the future, the old hands at the office are no match for him. The lessons and experience of his past life let him thrive as he stirs up the world, bides his time, builds his network, and plots each step, growing from powerful to ev 28Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 30 A Most Unusual Path to Power 非常权途 As the driver for a beautiful female executive, Zhou Tianyu was under enormous pressure. After helping his boss with a small favor, he earned her appreciation and quickly went from being a mere chauffeur to holding a leadership position. But this was only the beginning… 2.3kReads8.8Score240Shelves
- 31 Climbing the Official Ladder: Power Players Compete to Make Me Their Secretary 官路逆袭大佬争抢让我当秘书 [Reborn + power struggles in officialdom + a secretary’s rise + devoted to the people + the pinnacle of a political career] In his previous life, he died under the rules. In this life, he will become the one who controls them. Su Fan is reborn and determined to become a powerful man who controls the rules, where romance is a play, officialdom is a chessboard, and life is a dream… 7.7kReads7.6Score748Shelves
- 32 The Seat of Power 官之位 Orphaned as a boy, Zheng Qing is taken in by a soon-to-retire provincial official after receiving a keepsake left by his father. At the same time, he is forced to shoulder the burdens of two generations far too soon. His enemies are practically untouchable! After entering the political arena, Zheng Qing follows his elders’ dying wishes to serve the people while fighting his way up at all costs, hoping to one day clear his father’s and grandfather’s names and avenge their deaths. Unfortunately, p 13Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 33 The Past of Power 权峰往事 This is a special kind of workplace, one filled with all the ambitions and aspirations, triumphs and dreams that men pursue... 2.8kReads8.2Score258Shelves
- 34 In the Name of Ruilong 瑞龙的名义 No System + Reborn + Ancient Martial Arts + Finance. The protagonist is Zhao Ruilong, and the heroine is the eldest princess of a chaebol in Korea. This novel follows Zhao Ruilong after he is reborn, as he strives to build a world-class financial empire. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 Officialdom: After Putting Myself on the Line, I Rose Straight to the Top 官场：以身入局后，我青云直上 [Authentic Political Intrigue] [Highly Anticipated] [No System] [No Mindless Plot] Serving in government is both a technical skill and an art. It calls for political tactics, but even more so for political wisdom. Gu Mingchuan has barely become a secretary to a Party committee secretary when he falls victim to one underhanded scheme after another. Watch as he navigates both sides of the political arena, turns the tables, and climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power! 8.3kReads7.8Score853Shelves
- 36 A Commoner's Road to Promotion 草根升迁记 Wang Yifan is just a low-ranking school police officer. By chance, after suffering a romantic setback, his luck suddenly turns around. He rises steadily through the ranks and reaches the peak of his career. 1.2kReads8.5Score111Shelves
- 37 Reborn as Qi Tongwei: Win Zhong Xiaoi's Heart, Then Rise to the Top 重生祁同伟，搞定钟小艾再进步 Qi Tongwei was reborn. Back on his university campus, he realized that this was the time when Liang Lu had been pursuing him. Thinking back on his past life, Qi Tongwei silently swore that since Heaven had given him the chance to be reborn... 21Reads—Score—Shelves
- 38 The Political Arena: The Best Secretary 仕途风云之最强秘书 From the start, after being framed by his girlfriend, Ye Feng set out on a career in government, driven by revenge and his convictions. Faced with a choice between power and profit, he chose to punish the wicked. Through countless hardships, he forged a legend and devoted himself to serving the people. 907Reads7.5Score102Shelves
- 39 Promotion: Rising Straight to the Top 升迁：扶摇直上 Wherever there are people, there are rivalries. Targeted out of jealousy, Liu Zhengyu, a top economics student at Pingxi University, is sent back to his small hometown. From an ordinary family, he is also given a hard time by a girlfriend's relative who holds a powerful position. Starting at the grassroots, he rises step by step, exposing corruption and championing what is right. As the saying goes, he is the finest among the iron-forged, a cut above the rest. 523Reads8.8Score—Shelves
- 40 Beneath the Courtroom: Crime and Punishment in the Gaps of Procedure 庭审之下：程序缝隙中的罪和罚 This story follows legal professionals in Jiangzhou as they uphold their faith in the rule of law and maintain professional standards while handling a series of complex cases. From investigating cases at the grassroots level to participating in international judicial cooperation, they rely on facts and apply the law, defending fairness and justice in their respective roles. Their work reflects the practice and ongoing questions of building the rule of law in contemporary China. Note: This is a f 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 Fu Chuji’s Long-Running Scheme 傅初霁的蓄谋已久 At a candied-hawthorn stall at the entrance to a Beijing alley, Song Nanxing and Fu Chuji unexpectedly meet again. By then, she has made a name for herself in business as the president of Xingyao Media, while he is a promising young head of the provincial finance department with real authority. What seems like a chance encounter is actually the culmination of twelve years of planning on Fu Chuji's part. Ever since the moment she cried over a stray cat by West Lake when she was fifteen, he has ne 6Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 42 The Officialdom 官界 Zhang Jianzhong heads to the provincial capital to take the civil service exam, but gets caught in a shoddy construction project and dies an untimely death. He transmigrates to the late 1970s and unexpectedly gets transferred to the County Party Committee Office, embarking on a political career and rising step by step. 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 Under Investigation from the Start, I Turn Around and Join the Inspection Team 开局被调查，我转身成了督导组 A month ago, Lin Zheng was taken away for an investigation, and the entire work unit erupted in an uproar! After enduring cold stares and ridicule, Lin Zheng was finally cleared. Now he’s determined to make a comeback and get revenge! A month later, Lin Zheng puts on his newly issued jacket. “Hello, I’m Lin Zheng, head of the No. 1 Inspection Team!” As Lin Zheng rises through the ranks, he discovers that an unseen hand seems to be moving everything forward, helping him grow and serve the people! 6Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 44 Reborn: I Make Waves in Officialdom 重生：我在官场呼风唤雨 [Politics + powerful connections + no doormat hero + clever + turns the tide] [The appeal: turbulent political winds, deceit and intrigue between people, and life-or-death struggles for power] The road to power is treacherous, with a new storm at every step. There are ten ranks in the official hierarchy, each separated by a vast gulf. The victor becomes king, the loser is forgotten. Who will command the world? Song Hualun, a scion of a fallen noble family, is reborn into the family's finest hour 332Reads8.0Score108Shelves
- 45 Weng Xiaoge’s 12th Book 翁小哥的书第12本书 After choking to death on a rice cake, the heroine was reborn and took up the post of Party secretary, governing a region and bringing prosperity to its people. The ladder of officialdom has ten rungs, each one a new height. She can play the game of officialdom however she likes. Fearing no hostile forces, she draws on the experience and abilities she gained in her previous life. This time, she refuses to bow to fate. She challenges Heaven and refuses to believe in destiny. Using herself as a bl —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 46 Officialdom: Power in Interwoven Hands 官场：权利交织 Shang Quancai never expected that simply bragging would let two women turn the tables on him. He didn't want to lose face in front of them, so if he bragged to the point where nobody could prove him wrong, then it wouldn't count as bragging, right? Wasn't there a saying in official circles that nothing is impossible, only people who can't get things done? Besides, once you've taken a dump, can you really sit back down in it? 329Reads6.1Score108Shelves
- 47 A Prodigy's Path to Power 天骄仕途 The world of officialdom is full of unseen clashes and schemes, ruthless enough to kill without spilling a drop of blood! It may look like flowers embroidered on brocade, but beneath the surface, it’s a pot boiling over a raging fire! Lu Mingyuan, a small-town exam grinder, rose from humble beginnings, enjoyed a meteoric career, took command of power, and improved people’s lives, composing a magnificent chapter for a new era! 8Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 48 The Eighth Book by Yan Hai Qiong Tu 沿海穷途的第8本书 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 Reborn in the Political Arena: From a Leader’s Driver to the Pinnacle of Power 重生官场：从领导司机到权力巅峰 Xu Liang was ruined by scheming villains. His entire life was one disappointment after another, and even making ends meet became a struggle. So when he got the chance to be reborn, he swore to change everything that had happened in his previous life! I’ll seize every opportunity! I’ll get revenge on everyone who wronged me! I’ll claim every advantage for myself! But after weathering countless trials, he realized that even at the top, you still have to keep your feet on the ground to live with pe 9Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 50 The Peak of Politics: Winning with a Rebellious Streak 2 巅峰官场：胜在反骨2 [Rebirth + officialdom + revenge + one heroine + satisfying read + no saintly protagonist] Reborn in 2001, Zheng Gongcheng uses his foresight to earn three exceptional promotions. In 2003, he takes charge of Fengyang County’s Party Committee, sees through the ways of officialdom, governs with dedication, improves people’s lives, and rises to the top. This book is dedicated to readers who enjoyed The Pinnacle of Officialdom: Winning Through Defiance and to fans of officialdom novels. May the “unr 41Reads7.7Score—Shelves
