Novels like Great Qin's Eldest Son: Fusu's Path to Empire
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- 1 A Portrait of Moonlit Rivers and Mountains 明月江山图 Chu Lingxiao, remember your original aspiration. Tell me loud and clear: what is your original aspiration? My original aspiration is, to live off a woman! Perhaps the most helpless line in life is: “Well, since we’re already here...” Chu Lingxiao arrives in the most dangerous moment of his life in a place called the Mingyue Continent. He knows neither the people nor the land. But then, when you were born into this world, did you know anyone or any place? This is nothing but a dream. Life beats —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Scheming for a Kingdom in a Desolate Town 荒镇谋国 After unexpectedly transmigrating to a poor border town in the Chen Kingdom, he has no System or golden finger. He can only rely on his modern knowledge to survive. Starting with digging wells and purifying water, improving farming methods, and cleaning up the environment, he gradually turns a dilapidated town littered with the starving dead into a peaceful utopia where everyone can live in comfort. One day, the emperor passes through in disguise and is astonished by this miracle. With an imperi 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Mist-Shrouded Night 岚夜 West of the river and beyond the northern frontier lies a kingdom called Lan. It stretches over five thousand li, has a population of around eight hundred thousand, and is one of the many kingdoms of the western lands. Surrounded by wolves and battered by storms, it teeters on the brink. Zhao Xiye, a low-ranking scout from a remote border town, rises from humble beginnings through grit and determination, eventually becoming a peerless warlord. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 A Fine Gentleman of Great Qi 大齐好男人 [No System] [Farming] [Everyday life] There was once a man in Qi who had a wife and a concubine… and that’s where the phrase “the blessings of a man from Qi” comes from. Jing Cheng was driving a truck delivering parcels when he suddenly transmigrated, and his soul happened to enter the body of that very man from Qi. Happiness came so quickly that Jing Cheng found himself at the peak of life in an instant. But the harsh living conditions soon brought him crashing back down to earth! His house was 450Reads8.4Score10614d adds
- 5 A Coup and a Coronation from the Start: The Post-00s Set the Court Straight! 开局兵变登基，00后整顿朝野！ [So satisfying! It's either satisfying, or on the way to being satisfying!] Zhu Changsheng is reborn as the Crown Prince of Dahua, but from the start, the corrupt emperor drives him into a corner. So he raises an army in rebellion and takes the throne! Zhu Changsheng: “A man born between Heaven and Earth cannot spend his life languishing beneath others!” Zhu Jingming: “What has gotten into you? I am your father, the emperor!” Zhu Changsheng: “You corrupt emperor let the powerful run rampant and —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Transmigrated: I’m a Workhorse in the Great Lan Dynasty 穿越之我在大岚当牛马 [Pinned] My hair! After we transmigrated, why does my best buddy insist on being the main character? I get to lie around counting money, and still have to become a consort?! With hundreds of thousands of enemy troops bearing down on us, why is the prince insisting on holding my hand? Imprisoned, I even find myself shouting, “I’m gonna be King of the Pirates!”? [Official Synopsis] The continent has weathered centuries of turmoil, divided into four regions, all answering to “Qingshan.” “Qings —Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 7 The Outstanding Prince: Betrothed to a Foreign Land from the Start 极品皇子，开局被和亲 Chen Ping only wanted to live a peaceful life. A lovely wife and concubines, singing over wine: what could be better? But there were always villains trying to harm him, so to protect everything he had, he could only fight back. The throne is mine. You brothers can stay wherever it's coolest. The barbarians of Beiyuan have crossed the border. If they come, they won't be going back. The princess of Dong Zhao is the most beautiful woman under heaven? I'll take her. 218Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 8 The Shepherd Emperor 牧天子 [Not a beginner's story, not brainless, set in an imaginary world: ensemble cast + martial world + war + political intrigue] If I am a god, then what is an emperor? Dropped into a chaotic age where everyone is vying for the throne, Wei Feng travels from place to place, gets caught up in gang conflicts, and is drawn into the storms of the imperial court. At last, he reins in his horse at the frontier and fights his way through the smoke of war. After enduring countless hardships, Wei Feng finally —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 The Great An Kingdom's Prince of Dingyuan 大安定远王 No System, no golden finger, no transmigration into the body of a high-ranking noble, and a dynasty never mentioned in the history books, so there's no way to predict the future using knowledge of later history. A satisfying tale of a man who transmigrates in his own body and rises to the top. From battlefields and court intrigue to the martial world and fantastical martial arts, how will an ordinary commoner become a grandmaster and a great general, overthrow a dynasty as corrupt and chaotic as —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Weaponsmith 军械师 [Alternate History + Firearms Arms Race + No System + No Transmigration] Three years of severe drought left thousands of miles of scorched earth. Bandits sprang up everywhere, and war ravaged the land. From the start, young villager Chu Tianshu found himself struggling to survive in a time of chaos. With a homemade three-barreled hand cannon, he killed tigers, wolves, and bandits, carving out a peaceful world of his own. “Sir, is it against the law to sell a few firecrackers for the holidays?” “ —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Back to the Eastern Jin to Fight for the Throne 回到东晋争皇位 Could a bunch of overconfident transmigrators really go back to the Eastern Jin dynasty and fight for the throne? In the year 21XX, a luxury cruise ship sailing through the central Pacific was suddenly caught in an extraordinarily powerful typhoon. The situation was critical. Although Captain Huan Zhi quickly sent out an SOS distress signal, the winds and waves were so fierce that neither the rescue ships nor the rescue aircraft could get close. They could only wait helplessly dozens of nautical 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Commoner Emperor 寒门布衣天子 A modern special forces soldier transmigrates to an alternate dynasty. Starting out as a penniless fool, he uses his modern knowledge as a golden finger to build his strength step by step. He does everything he can to give the poor people of the realm a better life. As a result, he incurs the wrath of the imperial house and the powerful, and is suppressed and hunted. In response, he establishes his own regime and eventually reclaims the Great Hua realm. He wipes out the surrounding barbarians, c 419Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 13 The Legend of Han Xuan: Raising an Emperor in Prison 汉宣传奇：狱中天子养成记 Neither transmigration nor rebirth, and no wild flights of fancy: this is a pure historical epic. With sweeping prose, it brings to life the turbulent, legendary story of Emperor Xuan of Han, Liu Bingyi, the ruler who revived the Han Dynasty. He is the only emperor in China’s five-thousand-year history to have grown up in prison, and the most underrated emperor in the four-hundred-year history of the Han Dynasty. Though raised in prison, he cares for all under Heaven. He puts the people first an 3.1kReads7.9Score19914d adds
- 14 The Underdog's Rise: From Abandoned Son to Emperor 逆袭：弃子成皇 [Historical What-If]+ [Scheming]+ [Political Intrigue] In the spring of the twentieth year of the Dakang Tianming era, Emperor Taizu Kang Zhu Jiujin, who had spent his life fighting and conquering, died of illness in Qianhe Palace. The next day, Zhu Yingtian, the second legitimate son of Zhu Jiujin, ascended the throne in Zichen Hall and adopted the reign title Zhengtong. The eldest legitimate son, Crown Prince Zhu Chengtian, had been away seeking medicine for Zhu Jiujin and had yet to return. F 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Celestial Chessboard 探天棋局 There are no human emperors in this world. The Heavenly Way has descended upon the mortal realm. How can we mortals live by merely following it? I will make myself a piece and challenge Heaven to a game. Cultivation, war, political schemes, the court, human nature: this is a semi-historical, alternate-world xianxia novel, not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy for beginners. I hope you readers will be patient and take your time reading it! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Ruling the Underworld 纵横地府 [History + Wild Imagination + Alternate World + No System + No Dumbed-Down Characters + No Golden Finger] “You like eating luosifen too?!” A hint of surprise showed in Meng Po’s eyes as she asked. Ding Jie opened his eyes and returned to his respectful demeanor. He bowed to Meng Po and said: “My hometown in my previous life was Liuzhou Prefecture, so I’ve loved eating luosifen since I was a child!” —Reads—Score114d adds
- 17 From Orphan of the Rebellion to Ruler of All Under Heaven 我从举义遗孤到禅位天下 [A wholly fictional historical tale of rebellion and political intrigue! No golden finger, no transmigration, no fantasy! Purely a plot-driven power struggle and wish-fulfillment story!] In the Daye era, Chancellor Liu Weishi held the court in his grip, and the government was cruel and unjust! When officials drive the people to revolt, the people have no choice but to rise up! From the start, if you're going to do it, go big! Take the chancellor's son down first! Kill the chancellor's precious e —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Chronicles of the Cangming War 沧溟战纪 [Farming][Alternate History][Passionate][Rise to Kingship] I am sentimental, but never promiscuous. I have lived two lives, all for the sake of survival. Though I transmigrated, I didn’t awaken any golden finger. The only thing I have is the wisdom and experience accumulated over thousands of years. The winds rise over the vast blue sea, our horses thunder across the northern desert. I roam the seas at will, and in the East, only the Great Han stands supreme. How could the men of our Great Han l 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Tale of Dacheng: A Lone Fortress Beyond the Frontier 大成故事之塞外孤城 Xu Jing and Wang Lie are the garrison commanders of Liangchuan City on the northwestern frontier of the Great Cheng Kingdom. For more than ten years, they have repeatedly repelled invasions from the Western Yao Kingdom. In the twentieth year of Wucheng, Chancellor Qin Guo rebels and conspires with the Western Yao army to invade. With internal turmoil and external threats stirring up a bloody storm, what will Xu Jing and Wang Lie do...? 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 I Gained Skills After Being Bullied at School 被校园霸凌后我获得技能 After Being Bullied at School, I Gained a Skill —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Reborn as the Ultimate Emperor 重生之极品皇帝 My soul transmigrated into an ancient emperor. From the start, I chose my concubines, enjoyed my wedding night, and reached the pinnacle of life! But spring nights are all too short. The regent wants to seize your throne, the dowager consort is determined to oppose you, a demonic woman wants your life, and Japan is bent on invading your homeland! In that case, I’ll destroy every last one of them! Starting today, I will defend the eight-hundred-li Qin River plain, the heartland of the Han people, 1.7kReads7.0Score15014d adds
- 22 A Grand Plan for the Realm: Old Friends, New Beginnings 谋定山河之缘起故旧 (History + political intrigue + brain-teasing + detective work) To plan in the temple is to lay the foundations for moving mountains and rivers, to seek benefits for all under heaven, to bring prosperity to the state, and to secure peace for the common people. This is the mettle of a man across the ages! Plotting from within the command tent and securing victory a thousand miles away: the intricacies of rites, laws, systems, decisions, strategy, competition, balance, and compromise are endless! 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Great Ming: Let the Wooden Birds Soar 大明：让木鸟高飞 (No System + political intrigue + court politics + business + farming + comedy. Readers who regard the official history of the Ming dynasty as the only valid account of history should proceed with caution.) History is interconnected. If you haven't read to the end, don't rush to judge the book or the author's views. The fall of the Ming dynasty remains a historical mystery. This book draws on extensive research and cross-references its sources, seeking to reconstruct what the author believes to —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 I Transmigrated Into The Prince of Lanling: Executed? I'll Take the Throne! 穿越兰陵王：赐死？皇位我抢了！ A cup of poisoned wine: that was Prince of Lanling's fate in the history books. The day I transmigrated, I saw that cup waiting for me. I don't believe in fate. On the night of the Qianming coup, when the two princes laid siege to the palace, I changed the course of history. At the Battle of Mangshan, I removed my mask, and the whole world learned the name of the God of War, Prince of Lanling. Later, Emperor Gao Yin abdicated, and I ascended the throne, renaming the dynasty Great Ming. Northern 141Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 I Put on Women's Clothes, and the Empress Handed Me the Throne 穿上女装，女帝把皇位让给我 My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Fanqie Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Dreaming Back to the Xia Dynasty: Theories and Setting for Scientific Cultivation 梦归夏朝：科学修炼理论与设定 What does the saying from the Dao De Jing, “Mysterious upon mysterious, the gateway to all wonders,” really mean? It says that the “mysterious” is the smallest, indivisible basic unit that makes up the universe. Some say the Yellow emerged from the Mysterious, yet differs from it, and so they should be called the “Two Energies of Mysterious and Yellow.” Others say the Mysterious and the Yellow emerged from the same source but have different names, and so they should be called the “One Energy of 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 The First-Rank Young Master 一品公子 Su Hanfeng transmigrates to the State of Ning and becomes the famous idiot son of the Su family, still unable to write his own name at the age of ten. With a wretched background, he is cruelly jilted. But half a month later, Su Hanfeng’s poetic talent and modern way of thinking catch the attention of the empress. His former fiancée begs him for another chance, consumed by regret. Once, you looked down on me. Now, you’re not worthy of me! 651Reads7.6Score10114d adds
- 28 The Bright-Eyed Tyrant 明枭 Yu Feng, a modern man, transmigrated to ancient times in his sleep. He found himself in the late Ming dynasty, a period of turmoil, and had become a penniless scholar in Shandong. How will he build a life for himself in the chaos that is about to come? How will he wield power over the realm by day and sleep in a beauty’s arms by night, becoming a force to be reckoned with in his age? Read on as the author tells you the story... 883Reads8.2Score10014d adds
- 29 The Crown Prince’s Prince Consort 太子驸马 For fifteen years, he was the fourth son of the Great Liang Emperor, a harbinger of disaster blamed for locusts, floods, and droughts. Court officials repeatedly petitioned the throne on behalf of the people, demanding that this ill omen be eliminated. Fifteen years later, he is the son of a merchant in the city, a good-for-nothing wastrel who spends his days loafing around. But in truth, he is the guardian of Great Liang and the heir to its realm! He is also the true Crown Prince, and the Princ 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 My Wife Is a Secret Agent 我家娘子是特务 In the third year of the Wude era, Great Yan launched a campaign against the Mok Khanate. Commander Chen Fei was killed in battle, and soon afterward, the General Chen residence went up in flames. Chen Changqing was the only one left alive. To avenge them, he changed his name and set out to scheme against the entire court. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Swan's Ambition Soars to the Clouds 鹄风凌云志 [Rebellion story + slow-paced + no System + not a power fantasy + no rebirth + no transmigration + war and strategy + multiple storylines + vivid supporting cast + love of country and family] An alternate-history rebellion, told in an objective, realistic style, with intelligent antagonists. No high-powered fantasy, and no starting out with an army of a hundred thousand. The uprising grows slowly, from a few hundred people to a few thousand. It begins in the southwest, then moves into Guanzhong, 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 The Civil Official 文臣 [No transmigration, no System, just a pure tale of political intrigue and the struggle for supremacy!] The Wu Dynasty was founded on the principle that martial strength came first! For hundreds of years, it valued military might over scholarship, and the military flourished while culture declined! As the centuries passed, the Wu Dynasty seemed destined to decline from its former golden age. In the first year of Wu’an, the fifteen-year-old Emperor Shao of Wu ascended the throne. Power slipped fro 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 I Can't Hide the Fact That I've Transmigrated into a Good-for-Nothing Prince 穿成废柴皇子的我藏不住了 Being transmigrated into the body of a good-for-nothing prince doesn't mean you have to be a good-for-nothing. Surrounded by wolves from the start, with the kingdom's borders on the brink of collapse. The good-for-nothing prince Xiao Chen turns the tide and defends the capital. He protects the newly founded Shun Kingdom, which has existed for barely a month. Just as he is preparing to make his mark in this alternate world, he discovers some familiar names... It turns out this is a parallel versi 1Reads6.9Score114d adds
- 34 My First Love Vanished into Thin Air 我的初恋，灰飞烟灭 My First Love, Reduced to Ashes —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 I Transmigrated to the Sixteen Kingdoms: From Bandit to Emperor 穿越十六国：从山贼到皇帝 No System + a traditional, historically grounded struggle for supremacy + an ensemble cast (not a brainless power fantasy) In the age of the Five Barbarians, the Han people are in decline and the Eastern Jin clings to a corner of the south. The north suffers under Shi Hu’s ravages, while the Jie, Di, Xianbei, Xiongnu, and Qiang sharpen their blades, all vying for control of the Central Plains. Murong Ke, Ran Min, Huan Wen, Wang Meng, Murong Chui, and other heroes from every faction converge. The 8Reads—Score114d adds
- 36 Win Over the Sisters First, Then Rule the World with the Way of Caution 先得姐妹花，再以苟道得天下 [Multiple heroines + conquest + recruiting troops and gathering talent + a satisfying low-profile rise + a cunning protagonist] In the early stages, he keeps his small faction under the radar and focuses on growth. When chaos erupts midway through the story, he takes over Jizhou City, recruits troops and talent, and stockpiles soldiers, food, and weapons. In the later stages, the warlords vie for control of the realm. This is absolutely a story about warlords vying for supremacy, not one that pr 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Great Villain of the Late Jin Dynasty 晋末大反派 [Military exploits and political intrigue + a world of beauties + honest governance and farming + inventions and innovation + the rise and fall of scoundrels + commerce and seafaring + bonus surprises] Synopsis: Liu Yuan struck the first note, Shi Le followed, two emperors fell into ruin, and both capitals were lost. At the end of the Western Jin Dynasty, Liu Yuan, chanyu of the Southern Xiongnu, raised an army against Jin in Lishi. Just then, a soul from a later age awoke in Bingzhou. The prota —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 In the Simp Era, I Became the King of Simps 舔狗时代，我成舔王 A lapdog gets everything a lapdog could want. In an age of female supremacy, the male lead embarks on a career in government. He's a master of sleight of hand, using his skill at setting up schemes to forge a path through an alternate society. 24Reads—Score114d adds
- 39 Great Tang: I Vie for the Empire, Starting with the An Lushan Rebellion 大唐：从安史之乱开始逐鹿天下 (Power Struggle) (Overpowered Protagonist) (Rebellion) The monsters of Qinghe Commandery have crossed the Yellow River by force. The murderous king is rapidly advancing toward Fengyi Commandery. The shameless false emperor has seized Huayin Commandery. Emperor Yin Wuji of Great Xia has stationed his troops at Bashang. His Majesty has officially arrived in his faithful city of Chang’an. 688Reads6.4Score10414d adds
- 40 After I Became the Ming Emperor Guangzong, the System Sent Me Someone 我成明光宗后，系统送了个人 After I Became the Mingguang Emperor, the System Sent Me Someone 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Wuwei 無為 This is a story of a world in chaos, set during China's most turbulent and brutal era: the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. There is no Langya List-style master plan here, where everything is arranged in advance. Instead, it follows the protagonist's journey from a blank slate to the peak! There are setbacks, growth, lessons about life, realistic experiences of personal development, and the use of ancient military tactics. There are also political intrigue, checks and balances, strategy, 2Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 42 Crossing the Song Dynasty 度宋 [Transmigration, the Great Song, the Southern Song, no System, not a mindless power fantasy] (A faithful, grounded portrayal of history, even a “revelation” of it. The pacing is a little slow, and there’s no wanton slaughter. It may not be to everyone’s taste, and some readers have said it’s a bit hard to follow. Gentlemen, why not come in, take a look, and offer your judgment?) From a foolish young prince of Prince Rong’s residence to a prince and then crown prince, Zhao Qi is the fifteenth em 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Border Army's Fearless Soldier: A New Storm Rises 边军悍卒之风云再起 Surviving is hard, and rising to prominence is even harder. But what man has never dreamed of conquering the world?! The protagonist, Guo Dingtian, is a PhD in history from Peking University who transmigrates to a parallel world in the Great He Dynasty, a realm much like the Ming dynasty. Watch him rise from nothing, grow from weak to strong, and set the tides of his age in motion! 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Fusu Doesn't Kill Himself 扶苏不自杀 Fusu Doesn't Kill Himself —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Transmigrating to Ancient Times Isn't So Bad 穿越古代也挺好 My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 504Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 46 Tribulation of the Tang Dynasty 唐劫 [No System] [No brainless villains] [No formulaic plot] [No padding] [Solid writing] [Authentic history] [Logical deduction] [The cruel truth of human nature] A dream of the Tianbao era, without the glamour of rainbow robes and feathered garments, but with surging undercurrents of political intrigue and the clang of iron-shod hooves on the frontier. What awaits you is no simple tale of revenge and triumph, but an immersive journey into the prosperous Tang dynasty. The writing aims for a seasoned 1Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 47 Reborn in Ancient Times, I Can Become Emperor Even by Drawing Lots 重生古代，抽签也能当皇帝 Han Yan, a third-rate university student, is reborn in the Great Wu Dynasty founded by Fang La. His soul enters the body of a Confucian scholar who has failed the imperial examinations. He never imagined that a single draw would lead a ragtag band of rebels in a small town to enthrone him as emperor. (No System + no golden finger + ancient bureaucracy + rebellion + dynastic conquest + becoming emperor) 40Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 48 I Built My Power Through Farming, From Orphan to Emperor 我种田发育，从孤儿苟成了皇帝 [History] [War] [Political Intrigue] [Agriculture] Instructor Wu Qi loses his footing and falls off a cliff, only to transmigrate into the body of an orphan in the Great Li Dynasty... The four classes of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants are rigidly stratified. Powerful clans stand everywhere, the age is in decline, cruel policies prey on the people, and the court is in disarray! At home, treacherous ministers and eunuchs deceive the young emperor; abroad, nomadic tribes raid the border 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 I’ll Start a Rebellion from the Start 开局要造反 What? The county magistrate's arrested my sister! How can I let that stand? Even if I have to blow up the county yamen and destroy the prison, I'll rescue her. What the heck is going on? The lands of Jiuzhou are divided, and corrupt ministers hold sway. The foreign tribes surrounding the Great Ye Empire are stirring, plotting to wreak havoc across the land... 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 I Had to Marry Into Good Fortune on the Day I Transmigrated 穿越当天居然要为我冲喜 One heroine: Yang Zhang transmigrates into the frail, sickly only son of a merchant family, but his illness is part of a conspiracy. To survive and turn the situation around, he must tread carefully, as if walking on thin ice. A military career? Or the imperial examinations? Everything begins to change when the most beautiful woman in Xianzhou becomes his bride, sent to bring him good fortune. For his sake and for the people he cares about, he keeps trying to find a way forward. 4Reads5.5Score—14d adds
