Novels like Claiming the Throne
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Claiming the Throne, best match first.
- 51 Water Margin: It All Begins on My Wedding Night 水浒：从入洞房开始 This is the late Northern Song dynasty. The court is weak and cowardly, foreign tribes lurk beyond the borders, and bandits fester within like a thorn in the side! This is the world of Water Margin, where peerless martial arts and deeply moving bonds await... Watch as the heroes rise once more, reshape the spirit of true men, and fight for themselves, their families, and their country, forging a different ending... 77Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 52 The Greatest Empress 最牛皇后 Beginning in the final years of the Northern Wei, this is the story of a man much like Cao Cao. Many called him “Little Cao Cao”: Gao Huan, the founding emperor of Northern Qi. This novel tells the legendary life of Empress Wuming, tracing the turbulent rise and fall of Gao Huan, founder of the Northern Qi dynasty, and the historic achievements of his sons. It vividly portrays the shifting tides and upheavals of the era, the rise of a generation’s great warlord and powerful minister, and the rol 322Reads9.4Score—Shelves
- 53 The System Can’t Stand Me Becoming a King of a Fallen Kingdom from the Start 开局就做亡国君，系统看不下去了 [Transmigration + System + Lighthearted Nonsense + Power Fantasy + Invincible Protagonist + Adventure + Historical What-If] Jiang Rong transmigrated into the emperor of the Kang Kingdom. Before the throne had even warmed up, he became the ruler of a fallen dynasty... And was hunted all the way across the country! During his escape, he accidentally stumbled into a bandit women's den... Even the System couldn't bear to watch this cursed start... System: Short on cash? Complete a mission, and I'll 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 54 Black Quantum: Weapon of Nonaggression Side Story: Young Master Gao 黑量子之械非攻番外：公子高 Black Quantum: Non-Aggression, Extra Story: Young Master Gao —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 55 I Really Don't Want to Be a Worthy King 我真的不想做贤王啊 Great Wei, year three of Hongde. After more than three hundred years, the battered Great Wei dynasty is on its last legs. Powerful enemies circle beyond its borders, while rebellions by displaced commoners erupt within. At court, the ministers scramble to keep the dynasty alive. Lin Fan: “So, my imperial brother got to enjoy more than a decade of peace and stability, and now the realm falls apart as soon as I take over as regent. Heaven, are you messing with me?” Lin Fan: “I transmigrated here a 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 56 The Qingfu Chronicles: My Years as an Official in Northern Song 青蚨录：我在北宋当官那些年 In the final years of the Northern Song, the wastrel Zhao Buqi stumbles upon a “Mother Coin of the Green Fly” and embarks on a life full of extraordinary encounters. What kind of nonsense is this? Zhao Buqi somehow becomes an official, befriends a bunch of remarkable men, and finds himself surrounded by stunning beauties. With the protagonist’s luck, the wastrel even grows into a hero who fights the Jin! Yet he is also tormented by the mystery of his own origins. Fate’s cycle turns! A far greate 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 57 Yang Lin, the Prince Who Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with the Emperor 一字并肩王杨林 Yang Lin, Prince Kaoshan, courtesy name Huchen, was the youngest son of Emperor Wu of Sui, Yang Zhong, and the younger half-brother of Yang Jian, founding emperor of the Sui dynasty. When Yang Lin was six, his parents died, and his elder brother and sister-in-law raised him. He especially regarded Empress Dugu as a mother, believing that “a sister-in-law is like a mother.” Yet, before he could repay them for raising him, Prince Kaoshan spent his whole life on the battlefield. His iron hooves tra 2.7kReads8.9Score187Shelves
- 58 I Reincarnated into the Three Kingdoms: I'm Liu Zhang's Brother? 魂穿三国，我是刘璋他哥？ [No System + Three Kingdoms power struggle + political scheming + multiple heroines + slow burn] I transmigrated? Liu Bei is going to marry my wife in the future? No matter. Cao Cao is my confidant, Dian Wei is my sworn brother, and Yizhou is my territory. Watch me take the Three Kingdoms by storm. Tian Feng, Jia Xu, Xun You, Fa Zheng, Zhuge Liang: I'll have them all eating out of my hand! The Korean Peninsula? The Indochinese Peninsula? They're all mine. Wherever the sun and moon shine, there s 93Reads7.6Score—Shelves
- 59 The River Never Stops: Water Conservancy in Ancient Times 川流不逝：我在古代修水利 [Transmigration + Political Scheming and Strategy + No System + Plausibly Filling in the Gaps in History] From a Qin prisoner to the heights of the Chu-Han Contention, with historical figures growing and changing over a long, immersive story. Zhang Liang’s close friend, Zhao Gao’s benefactor, Li Mu’s kindred spirit, the sworn brother who shared life and death with Prince Ying Jia of Zhao, the unattainable beloved of Crown Prince Dan of Yan... An immortal sect’s leader, the Mohist giant, the hun 30Reads9.4Score—Shelves
- 60 The Hooligan Heir 流氓世子爷 Transmigrated into the legitimate son of the Duke of Zhenguo's household, Xie Xun thinks he'll never run short of money, will inherit the title, and can spend his days as a carefree wastrel. But one imperial edict turns him into the talk of the court. The princes vie for his favor, and the princesses throw themselves at him. Little does he know that danger is just around the corner... 263Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 61 From Commoner to Emperor 从布衣到皇帝 (Carefully written, with smart characters and no System, just solid logic!) Zuo Huan transmigrates to the Jing Kingdom with his wife. To find her after they become separated, he joins the Jing army, helping repel barbarian invasions, put down rebellions in the territories, settle disputes with neighboring states, and navigate the fierce power struggles among several princes... As time passes, Zuo Huan discovers that this world isn't as simple as it seems... 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 62 A Close Reading of Three Hundred Years of the Two Song Dynasties 细读两宋三百年 Many people think of the Song dynasty as poor and weak. Yet it was an age of extraordinary prosperity in commerce, education, culture, and scientific innovation, and the wealth of its people and the strength of its economy far surpassed those of the flourishing Tang dynasty. Beginning with Zhao Kuangyin's founding of the Song and ending with the Yuan conquest of Lin'an in 1276 and the fall of the Southern Song after the naval Battle of Yashan, this book examines Song politics, military affairs, 843Reads9.5Score200Shelves
- 63 How Do the Mountains and Rivers Compare to the Past? 山川何如昔 This book uses a POV writing style, telling the story through the viewpoints of different characters, much like celebrated works such as A Song of Ice and Fire and The Return of the Condor Heroes. It features a large cast, sweeping scenes, and multiple storylines unfolding at once, intertwining and affecting one another. Rather than following a handful of protagonists whose experiences drive the plot, it centers on events, using them to link the protagonists' fates. In troubled times, drastic r 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 64 The Whole Story of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, More or Less 就东晋那点事儿呗 [Historical] [Political Intrigue] [Transmigration] [No System] [The Upheaval of the Five Barbarians] During the Xian Kang era of the Eastern Jin dynasty, modern-day Wang Yan is unexpectedly transported back in time and becomes the legitimate son of the Langya Wang clan, long lost among the common people. Just after arriving, he is ambushed by mysterious assassins and forced into the treacherous power struggle unfolding in Linyuan County. Only a few years have passed since the suppression of Su J 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 65 A Stroke That Settles the Realm 落笔定江山 [Alternate History + Transmigration + Feel-Good Fiction] After transmigrating, Teacher Lin takes on a new identity as the son of a high-ranking official. He begins a whole new life, full of absurd twists and turns, and steps into a world of grudges, love, and hatred. His poetry and prose are unrivaled, and with twin blades in hand, he is unstoppable. He knows the world of martial heroes and the imperial court like the back of his hand, and he knows every beauty by heart. 6Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 66 The Struggle for the Crown: You Can Have the Crown Prince's Seat, but I Want the Empire 夺嫡：太子给你当，天下我要了 [Power Fantasy + Decisive and Ruthless + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Political Scheming + Beauties + No System] Chu Ming transmigrates to ancient times, only to become a disgraced crown prince who is about to be executed. Unwilling to suffer an unjust accusation, he turns around and forces the poison wine down the throat of the eunuch delivering the imperial decree. After proving his innocence, Chu Ming chooses to bide his time, voluntarily gives up the crown prince’s position, and heads to 9Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 67 Wanwu Houdao's First Book 万物厚道的第1本书 My new work is out! You can 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! 33Reads—Score—Shelves
- 68 The Ming Dynasty’s Literary Champion 大明文魁 In the third year of the Xuande reign, Lin Wenyuan, a top history student, unexpectedly transmigrated into the body of a poor scholar in Kunshan County, South Zhili, Ming China. When he woke, he found himself in a home stripped bare, with a frail body left behind by the original owner's high fever after being caught in the rain. In an era when the imperial examinations were the only path to success, he had neither an illustrious family nor exceptional talent. All he could rely on was knowledge f 136Reads—Score—Shelves
- 69 The Princes of Great Wei 大魏王侯 Xu Zixian, a fallen prince's heir, is reborn in the final days of a dynasty. He fights to save himself, eventually ascends to the throne, and becomes the ruler of Wei. Later generations recorded the revival under the Great Wei ruler, recounting how, with extraordinary talent and unruffled composure, he competed with heroes for supremacy and ultimately stood above them all. 11Reads7.4Score—Shelves
- 70 After the Max-Level Dragon King Is Reborn as a General’s Orphan 满级龙王穿成将门遗孤后 Xiao Hao, the commander of Huaxia's strongest special forces unit, the “Dragon Flame,” was known as the “Dragon King.” He transmigrated into the orphaned infant son of a disgraced, exiled general of the Dayun Dynasty, after the child's family had been slaughtered by a martial arts sect. The one who saved him was Sister Ran, the daughter of a prime minister and once his beloved. She had been renowned in the capital for both her talent and beauty, but now she was trapped in the entertainment quart 21Reads—Score—Shelves
- 71 White Plus King: Has the Eighth Prince Become an Emperor for the Ages? 王上加白：八爷成千古一帝了？ A dark story. After killing his father and usurping the throne, he murders his younger brother and wipes out the empress's entire clan. Politics is a filthy game, and I am a filthy player. What? Aren't you afraid the historians will record the truth? Once I take the throne, great scholars will be ready to argue my case. A Chinese student wakes up to find he has transmigrated into the Qing dynasty, becoming the eighth prince, Aisin Gioro Yinsi. How did I end up as him? Eighth Prince was defeated 311Reads5.8Score—Shelves
- 72 The Biography of Liu E 刘娥传 The Story of Liu E, Part One: Springtime in Bianjing A creative take on history + the growth of an ordinary person. ☆Not a wish-fulfillment story☆Slow burn☆A rewarding read☆Humorous prose☆Remember! The politics of this dog-eat-dog dynasty have nothing to do with women, so the heroine often disappears from the story in the early chapters! Emperor Taizong of Song really couldn't appoint a crown prince. His eldest son, Zhao Yuanzuo, was made crown prince: he went mad. His second son, Zhao Yuanyou, 107Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 73 Ruling the Four Seas: The Emperor's Dashing Ways 君临四海：吾皇风流 [Great Ming] [Chongzhen] [Transmigration] [Court Intrigue] [Struggle for Supremacy] [Dynasty-Building] [An Emperor's Making] [Alternate History] [Ensemble Cast Power Fantasy] After his Transmigration into Great Ming, Zhu Youjian thinks his luck couldn't get any worse. Fortunately, he has a good imperial sister-in-law. Determined to escape the fate of becoming the ruler who loses his country, Zhu Youjian decides to rebel against the corrupt Great Ming. The imperial estates become his base, and h 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 74 Why Await Heaven's Will to Claim the Throne? I Shall Take It Myself 问鼎何需天意，寡人自取之 In the final years of the Great Jing Dynasty, a foolish emperor mistrusted loyal officials, while the treacherous Liu Fu held power. The people suffered terribly. Xiao Ce, the orphaned son of a military family, witnessed his parents die in battle and thirty thousand elite soldiers perish at Frostwolf Valley. From that day on, he took up the bloodstained tiger tally and rose from the desperate northern frontier. Over the following years, he led a hundred thousand soldiers through more than a hund —Reads7.6Score—Shelves
- 75 The Ghost Zhao Gao Overthrows the Qin Empire 幽灵赵高颠覆秦帝国 Zhao Gao, the son of a convict, was born in a hidden palace of the Qin dynasty. His mother was a relative of a convicted criminal from Zhao. From childhood, he endured the cruelty of Qin law and the pain of his homeland’s defeat. From the moment he was born, hatred of Qin and a desire to restore Zhao took root in his heart... He entered Xianyang alone and lay low... Convicted for his private dealings with the remnants of the Six States, he was sentenced to death by Meng Yi. Qin Shi Huang valued 105Reads—Score—Shelves
- 76 The Road to the Top: A Restaurant from the Start 巅峰之路：开局一间食肆 A seasoned Beijinger wakes up one day to find himself the son of a low-ranking official in Wenshui County. His father is incorruptible, the family is struggling financially, his younger sister is malnourished, and he has two younger brothers: one whose schooling costs money and another who is only six months old. Ye Fan looks up at the sky and sighs. He never expected that what could help him most right now would be neither his education nor his work experience, but the cooking skills he was for 655Reads8.4Score103Shelves
- 77 The Late Tang Emperor Defies Fate 唐末皇帝逆天改命 In 893 AD, just ten years after the Tang Dynasty put down the great Huang Chao Rebellion, Li Keyong held sway over Hedong while Zhu Wen coveted the Central Plains. Warlords carved up the realm and stood against one another, and the chaotic prelude to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era had already begun. His commands reached no farther than the capital region, and he had been reduced to a puppet controlled by powerful warlords and eunuchs. The tragic final Tang emperor, Li Ye, let out a soul 513Reads8.9Score—Shelves
- 78 The Border City Crossbowman 边城游弩手 (Note: A traditional alternate-history novel, with no System and no wish-fulfillment.) A war to conquer a nation, fought by nobodies rising to prominence. A struggle for power full of ingenious schemes. The empire falls apart, and the chaos of war rises once more. A corrupt and twisted Confucian regime, powerful clans seizing land, warlords entrenched in their own territories, and barbarians watching hungrily from the sidelines. Clashing ideologies, rigid class divisions, a turbulent political l 665Reads8.9Score—Shelves
- 79 Cao Song: Cao Cao Arrives in the Great Song and Talks Fall Apart with the Jin Dynasty! 曹宋：曹操穿大宋，和金朝谈崩了！ In the first year of the Jingkang era, Cao Cao transmigrates into the body of Zhao Huan, Emperor Huizong of Song, the last doomed ruler of the Northern Song? The Jin envoys demand that Cao Cao submit a surrender document, call them father, and sue for peace. Court officials collude with the Jin to kill him. He has not a single capable minister at his side, and his younger brother Zhao Gou is preparing to seize power and rebel? With a catastrophic start, how will Cao Cao launch a new Wei dynasty? 99Reads—Score—Shelves
- 80 From the Start, in a Wheelchair, with Four Poisonous Strategists Helping Me Become Emperor! 开局坐轮椅，四大毒士助我成皇！ [No System] + [ruthless and decisive] + [no harem] + [no naive do-gooder] Assassinated from the start, he is left crippled. The Four Great Poisonous Strategists appear to assist him. A hidden dragon stirs in the depths, as eight princes contend for the throne. The victor becomes emperor; the defeated die. The Xiongnu threaten from the north, and numerous kingdoms lie to the west. Three kingdoms stand in a tripartite balance, until one unifies the realm. This is an alternate-history novel, filled —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 81 A Twin-Fish Pendant Carries a Soul: I Cultivate Immortality with a Loan Shark System 双鱼佩载魂，我靠高利贷系统修仙 While collecting a debt, modern-day debt collector Song Xiao'an is badly injured when a desperate debtor sets off a gas explosion. His soul unexpectedly transmigrates to a world of immortal cultivation. He awakens a unique usury System and is born with a top-tier spiritual root found only once in ten thousand years. On one side is a cold and stunning prodigy of the righteous sects; on the other, a beautiful saintess of the demonic path, dressed in black and red and passionately devoted to him. S 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 82 Free and Easy Wanderings 逍遥游 Through a twist of fate, he mistakenly entered the Tang Dynasty. Here was the handsome Li Chunfeng, as well as the sly and secretly scheming Yuan Tiangang. Here was the peerlessly charming Xiao Gaoyang, as well as the thirteen-year-old Wu Meiniang. Since he was here, he might as well make the best of it. Follow Li Yulang, who transmigrated with a jaunty swagger, as he laughs his way through the Zhenguan era and turns the Tang Dynasty upside down with favors, grudges, romance, dreams, promises, a 6.2kReads8.2Score1.1kShelves
- 83 1772: My Father Is the Grand Commander of Lanfang 1772：我爹是兰芳大统领 Luo Zhenjun had just returned home after leaving the army when he transmigrated to Borneo in 1772, during the reign of the Qing Emperor Qianlong. He didn’t return to his homeland, though. Instead, he traveled there with his people. What? My dad is the future president of the Lanfang Republic? Damn it! In that case, I’ll have to take down Qianlong! [Anti-Qing, Not Pro-Ming] [Power Fantasy] [Farming] [Slow Burn] [No System, Slow-Burn Story] 1Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 84 The Exiled Prince: I Really Just Want to Be a Carefree King 流放皇子，我真的只想当个逍遥王 [Alternate history + no System + developing a fief + decisive and ruthless] Also known as: The Exiled Prince, I Really Just Want to Be a Carefree King I only wanted to be a carefree prince, but fate put me on the throne At the peak of his life, Tang Ziyu encounters a case of road rage and transmigrates to an unknown era. He becomes an exiled prince of the Longxia Dynasty, with a barren fief as his only domain. The people in his fief are impoverished, powerful clans hold sway, bandits run rampant —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 85 Dynasty Wars: I Killed My Brother-in-Law with My Own Hands from the Start 王朝争霸：开局我亲手斩了妹夫 No System, no heroine, no transmigration. Rivers of blood, bones paving the way. After fifteen years in a dream of yellow millet, Li Anzhi's temperament changed completely. He no longer wanted to follow the same path he had in the dream. The first thing he did upon waking was send his beastly brother-in-law, the emperor's son-in-law, and the son of the Minister of Justice to the executioner's block. Sometimes, solving a problem doesn't have to rely on brains alone. A knife works just as well. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 86 Emperor Wu of Han: A Game of Power 汉武帝：权力的棋局 Some call him a tyrant; others say he was a great ruler. He doesn't care. He knows only one thing: the blade in his hand must be fast and ruthless enough to drag the Han dynasty out of the mire. He ascended the throne at sixteen with a terrible hand dealt to him. Over fifty-four years, he drove the Xiongnu so far back they dared not look south, dismantled the feudal lords until nothing remained but ashes, and reforged the very backbone of his people. He honed himself into that blade as well. In 7.2kReads7.6Score362Shelves
- 87 The Yinglong Dragon Reborn 应龙再世 The Warring States era was the best of times and the worst of times. It was an age of light and an age of darkness! War, love, family, and friendship intertwine to compose a stirring song of the Warring States era! Horns blare and war drums thunder. Blood and brains fly as flashes of blades mingle with gleaming swords. Grand, spectacular battle scenes unfold alongside vivid and fascinating historical figures. The foremost young noble of the Warring States, Wei Wuji; the handsome Longyang Jun; an 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 88 Transmigrate as a Good-for-Nothing: From Playboy to Prince of the North 穿越废柴从纨绔到镇北亲王 A modern veteran transmigrates into the past and becomes Lin Chen, the most useless second son in the Minister of Revenue’s household. A drunkard, a gambler, a coward with no ability, he’s a laughingstock everyone tramples on. But the moment he opens his eyes, his brilliance blazes forth, and no one in the world can stop him! He takes on his elder brother, crushes spoiled brats, and turns the capital’s elite upside down, rising from a good-for-nothing to the most formidable official’s son! The b 9.9kReads8.2Score888Shelves
- 89 The Warlord at the End of the Sui Dynasty 隋末枭雄 [Warfare and conquest] + [Court intrigue] + [No System] + [No harem] + [Transmigration] The Sui has lost its prize, and the heroes of the land are vying for it. In the ninth year of Daye under the Sui, Yang Xuangan’s rebellion at Liyang is defeated, and he dies. His friend Li Mi flees alone, a fugitive with nowhere to turn. Shen Yan, a modern archaeology student, unexpectedly transmigrates his soul into the body of Li Mi, fleeing through the final years of the Sui Dynasty, fourteen hundred years 79Reads—Score—Shelves
- 90 The Commoner Emperor's Mentor 布衣帝师 Brother Mu, want a wife? Just say the word, and a wife will be delivered right to your door! Transmigrate to a poor village in the Great Xia Dynasty, where the government comes to your door with a beautiful wife? Too poor to survive? What can you do when I have ancient sugar-making methods, red bricks, and fragrant soap? Barbarian invaders? Zhuge repeating crossbows, grenades, and cannons will blast the northern barbarians into a panic! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 91 Sui-Tang: My Client Is Yang Guang 隋唐：我的甲方是杨广 I transmigrated to the Sui and Tang era, and my client is the tyrant Yang Guang! And I’m the ultimate contractor, the only one who can make his mad dreams a reality! He builds the Grand Canal, a boon for generations to come, but at the cost of public outrage? I establish the Canal Bureau, making bonds a runaway hit as merchants across the land scramble to become shareholders in the empire! He invades Goguryeo with boundless ambition, but at the cost of mountains of corpses? I build an Iron Fortr 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 92 Uncle, Please Wait 皇叔且慢 After transmigrating as Zhao Kuangyin's eldest son, Zhao Dezhao, he must change his fate of dying in eight years. He battles powerful ministers, seizes military command, and earns merit on the battlefield. The Northern Han refuses to submit? Attack! The Khitans raid the passes? Kill them! The Southern Tang refuses to surrender? Take it! With the realm unified and peace restored, the Song dynasty will no longer be poor and weak. I, Zhao Dezhao, will surely go down in history and be remembered for 1.1kReads7.5Score103Shelves
- 93 The History of the Song Dynasty Is No Mere Smoke 宋史并不如烟 Open this book, The Song Dynasty: A History That Still Lives, and you will immediately shed the sense of distance that comes with “reading history,” stepping straight into the elegant yet impassioned world of the Northern and Southern Song. Open this book, The Song Dynasty: A History That Still Lives, and you will see Zhao Kuangyin receiving the imperial yellow robe at Chenqiao Station, the morning frost still on his fingertips and hopes for good governance in his eyes. Open this book, The Son 22Reads—Score—Shelves
- 94 Reborn! The Four Great Beauties Become Powerhouse CEOs 重生！四大美女当霸总 The Four Great Beauties stood on the observation deck atop the Shanghai World Financial Center in Lujiazui, watching seven connected stars burn in the reflection of the Huangpu River. Diao Chan's Chanel earrings suddenly glowed a deep blue. Zhaojun's jade brooch grew hot, while the Patek Philippe on Yuhuan's wrist vibrated wildly. “Looks like tonight's the night.” Xishi slid a platinum hairpin shaped like King Goujian's Sword into the electronic lock of the Cloud Club. Blood-red seal script appe —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 95 I Became an Evil Ghost in the Western Jin Dynasty 我在西晋当恶鬼 In 311 AD, the fifth year of the Yongjia era under the Western Jin. Two university students from the twenty-first century transmigrated through time during a hiking trip and fell into the darkest abyss in Chinese history. More than a hundred thousand Jin soldiers were surrounded and slaughtered by Jie cavalry. Their bodies piled up like mountains. And Chen Yuan and Shen Zheng, naked and unarmed, stood in the very heart of that slaughterhouse. This is an epic about staying alive. Shen Zheng chose 10.8kReads7.4Score959Shelves
- 96 Romance of the Three Jin States 三晋演义 Goujian endured hardship and humiliation until he could destroy Wu and establish his hegemony, bringing an end to the Jin state's century-long dominance and shocking the entire kingdom. As Duke Jizao and chief minister Zhiyao desperately sought a way to restore Jin, Zhao Wuxu proposed reclaiming the lands of the Fan and Zhonghang clans to strengthen the ducal house. This triggered a fierce struggle over land among the four families of Zhi, Zhao, Wei, and Han, plunging the Jin dukes into decline 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 97 I Went on a Rampage in the Late Tang Dynasty 我在晚唐杀疯了 Li Tao, a modern-day wage slave, accidentally transmigrates into the body of Li Ye, Emperor Zhaozong of Tang. Using every means at his disposal, he purges powerful eunuchs from the court and establishes a new army. Then he crushes Wang Jian, outmaneuvers Li Maozhen, intimidates Han Jian, corners Zhu Wen, and tramples Li Keyong. Amid the chaos, he restores order and brings the Tang dynasty back to greatness! 161Reads—Score—Shelves
- 98 The Sixtieth Year of Kangxi 康熙六十年 The Kangxi Emperor, Qing Shengzu, was one of the greatest emperors in Chinese history. He ascended the throne at the age of eight, eliminated Oboi, put down the Three Feudatories, recovered Taiwan, signed the Treaty of Nerchinsk, and personally led campaigns against Galdan. His civil and military achievements made him a ruler for the ages. This story follows the Emperor Kangxi through his 61-year reign, from his accession to his death, exploring the many tensions between the Manchus and Han Chin 26.7kReads9.1Score637Shelves
- 99 The Good-for-Nothing Prince from the Brothel Has Ascended the Throne! 青楼里的废物皇子，登基了！ He was a prince of the Dacheng Kingdom. But the emperor locked him up in Zongren Temple for ten years! Then, to use him as a counterweight against the crown prince, the emperor let him out. After leaving Zongren Temple, he spent his days at brothels, keeping up a false front and biding his time. Even so, the crown prince still wanted him dead, and several princes had already sided with the crown prince. He had no allies at court, was completely isolated, and faced difficulties at every turn. But 358Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 100 Chu Yuan: This Heir Is Impossible to Kill! 楚渊：这个世子真难杀！ Above Chu Yuan [No System + Political Intrigue + Mystery | Everyone has 800 tricks up their sleeve, and every step leads to a deadly trap] Jiang Mo, a mechanical engineer from the twenty-first century, becomes a hostage prince fleeing to Chu to escape the Great Zhou’s pursuit. The moment he opens his eyes, he faces murder in Blackwind Cave, a conspiracy to seek shelter with the Qu household, and the blood feud of a massacre… The brain-computer chip embedded in his temple is his only advantage, y 5Reads—Score—Shelves
