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- 1 Transmigrating to Ancient Times to Become a Prince 穿越古代做个王爷 In the fifth year of Tianyuan, the realm is engulfed in strife, with five nations standing in opposition. Xiao Mu, a genius scientist, transmigrates into the body of an overlooked prince after an experiment goes wrong. From the start, he is banished to his fief. Using modern knowledge, he gradually develops it and builds a powerful army. He had hoped to live a carefree life as a dashing prince in this world, but fate had other plans. His excellence makes him a target, for a tree that towers abov 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 In a Chaotic Age, I Start Out as a Two-Legged Sheep 人在乱世，开局两脚羊 Alternate History + Multiple Heroines + Hegemony + Ensemble Cast Liu Yu transmigrates to an alternate dynasty where the states of Yan, Jin, and Yu vie for supremacy. But none of that has much to do with Liu Yu, since he starts out as a captive of the Khitans. In this age of heroes contending for supremacy, someone is destined to stand atop the times, wield a blade to carve up the realm, and feast upon the land of the Nine Provinces. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 I Transmigrated to Another World and Became Great Qin’s Richest Man 穿越异世，我在大秦当首富 [Alternate World] [Xuanhuan] [Dynastic Power Struggles] [Wars Against Other Races] Modern chemistry PhD Lin Wenxuan transmigrates to the Qin kingdom in an alternate world, settling alone in remote Luoxi County with no money, no belongings, and no one to rely on. Modern chemistry PhD Lin Wenxuan unexpectedly transmigrates to another world and settles in remote Luoxi County in Great Qin, with nothing to his name. Using his advanced knowledge of chemistry, he purifies refined salt and brews potent —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 I Led the Crown Prince Astray 我把太子带歪了 [Transmigration + Eunuch + Lighthearted + National Destiny] Wang Daqun transmigrates to the end of the Ming dynasty and becomes Crown Prince Zhu Cilang's personal eunuch and study companion. But that's not even the worst of it: the court officials neither suppress the bandits nor destroy the Qing, and instead line up to file complaints with him. Just you wait. If I don't lead the crown prince astray and take him to your homes to dig, dig, dig until we've hauled away every last bit of silver, the —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Ultimate Useless Crown Prince 极品废太子 He transmigrates and becomes the crown prince of the Great Chu dynasty. Right from the start, Chu Yun is targeted by a conspiracy and an assassination attempt. Within the court, internal strife erupts and conflict rages without end. The crown prince's position is constantly in jeopardy. Beyond the court, enemies close in from all sides, the nation is in dire straits, and the realm teeters on the brink of disaster. Armed with the perspective and knowledge he gained in his previous life, Chu Yun e 493Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 6 Defending the Frontier: A Legendary General 靖边：一代名将 She won the title of poetry champion at the Lantern Festival Poetry Gathering, yet turned down a position at the Hanlin Academy. One long-buried case after another leads to a grand conspiracy from ten years ago. Wulin heroes, Confucian strategists, civil officials, military generals, and every other faction join the fray. Amid the flashing blades of the imperial court and the martial world, watch Lin Jing grow step by step into a famed general, hardened by countless battles and blood-soaked batt —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 I Kept Two Generations of Sui Emperors 我包养了大隋两代皇帝 Historical alternate history + transmigration + no System + invincible wish-fulfillment story with one heroine. Henan Province's youngest county magistrate transmigrates to the Sui Dynasty, becoming the foolish son of the Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness. Born in Rome, he had planned to lie flat and enjoy life, but... “Son, help me!” “My trusted minister, help me!” “Teacher, help me!” In the end, he was simply born to toil. So Meng Kang reformed the imperial examinations, improved papermakin —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Refugees in a Chaotic Age: Surviving With My Sister 乱世流民：携妹求生 He was transported to a war-torn age with his fifteen-year-old sister. No connections, no one to rely on, just one life and one spear. Only after killing someone did he learn that each person he killed gave him a little more strength. Along the way, he rescued a young master, who asked him to deliver a letter to the Wang family in Xuanyang Ward, Chang'an. He risked his life to deliver it. The steward took the token, returned the letter, and tossed him a few pieces of silver. "Thanks for you —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Building a Home 筑家 After losing his job, graduate Zhang An buys three books touted as must-haves for anyone who transmigrates: the Militia Military Training Manual, the Barefoot Doctors’ Manual, and the Guide to Civilian and Military Careers. Little does he expect that disaster will strike, and he’ll be crushed beneath a truck. He arrives in a dynasty that seems familiar, yet isn’t: the Zhao, Jin, and Meng kingdoms. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Chaos in the Jingkang Era: I Raise an Army to Restore Han and Unite the Realm 靖康乱世：我起兵复汉定天下 “The Shame of Jingkang! The Jin dogs slaughtered cities, piling bones into mountains, while the Song court fled south to cower in safety! Liu Yue, a modern history buff, transmigrates into the body of a timid young lord in Longyou. Wielding his ancestral Zhao King Spear to rout the enemy and the Chixiao Sword to claim his destiny, he opens the granaries, rallies the righteous, and leads local militias against the Jin army! He swings his spear across Mount Long to slaughter Jin soldiers, and uses 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 From the Start, I Was an Undercover Agent, Yet Somehow Became a Peerless National Hero 开局做卧底的我竟成国士无双 Lin Caichen transmigrates to the Great Wei, where from the start he is captured alongside the Wei Kingdom's “God of Tumu Fortress.” After awakening the Dynasty's Downfall System, he becomes a top undercover agent. In these turbulent times, watch as he sets things right and ultimately becomes a sage of his age! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Great Jin’s List of Demons: Flying Tiger Shakes the Heavens 大晋妖邪榜之飞虎撼天 [Lone Hero + Alternate History + Passionate War for the Nation + Court Intrigue + Daoist Arts and Witchcraft] The realm collapses, the people scatter. The Flying Tiger Divine Army rises, and heroes emerge. In the waning years of the Great Jin dynasty, conflict raged throughout the realm. The great royal houses schemed relentlessly for power, while war left the common people homeless and displaced. The princes' struggle for supremacy unfolds here, depicting the last stubborn stand of the Great Ji 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 All Things: Season Two 万物第二季 A work of alternate history blending political intrigue, immortal heroes, and fantasy. A tale that looks to history for lessons and patiently unravels the past. A work of reflection on a life’s experience, passed down through the family to educate future generations. Updates every Monday and Friday (I’ll do my best. Who knows, I might surprise you with an update one day.) 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The First Noble Son-in-Law of the Apocalypse 天启第一贵婿 What should you do after transmigrating to the Tianqi Dynasty and being granted a marriage by the emperor? Zhao Yu looked at the emperor's resolute face and sighed helplessly. But I really don't like princesses. I like gentle, adorable palace maids. With no other choice, Zhao Yu racked his brains for a way to call off the engagement. He was even willing to ruin his own reputation to do it, but things seemed to be going rather differently from what he'd expected. The plot was taking an increasing 56Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 15 I Transmigrated into a Book as the Villain, and My Whole Family Are Powerful Officials 穿书当反派，我们一家都是权臣 [Alternate world + political intrigue + turbulent times + scheming protagonist + harem] Setting: An alternate version of the Sixteen Kingdoms period, with a hodgepodge of official systems from various dynasties. After ranting about the brainless web novels he had read, Liu Yu transmigrated into one, becoming the younger brother of the main villain in its first volume. His older brother was a great general, powerful enough to dominate the imperial court. He could wear his sword and boots in the p 193Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 16 The Martial World: The Finest Under Heaven 江湖：世间第一流 [Traditional wuxia + no System + no harem] The martial world of the Nine Provinces has been peaceful for a long time, but undercurrents are stirring. A young man on Mount Haoran, determined to lie flat, leaves the mountain to escape an arranged marriage. On the Li River, the carefree young lord drinks wine and speaks of autumn's chill. At Bright Moon Tower, a beauty's Hu Xuan dance keeps guests entranced. Along the Maple Forest Road, blade energy cuts through poisonous miasma. On a night-cruise 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 A First-Rank Son-in-Law 一品贵婿 Transmigrated to ancient times and became a son-in-law to be buried with his wife? And his bride is in a vegetative state? Chen Ye trembled with fear. A top pharmaceutical sales rep with a medical degree, he had made a fortune and enjoyed the company of countless beautiful women through his own talents. But now the Japanese pirates had come to invade? I'm in the medicine business. If you insist on making me produce gunpowder, that's where you've crossed the line! 5Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 18 The Great Qianyuan: The Great Qian Dynasty 大哉乾元之大乾王朝 This is the story of a 21st-century engineering student who transmigrates to the fictional Great Qian Dynasty. With a healthy emperor and the crown prince already established as the legitimate eldest son, how will the seventh prince grow step by step, overcome countless hardships, eventually ascend the throne, and unite the realm? 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 I Used a Fake Engagement Breakup to Outsmart My Mother-in-Law, Then Won Over My Fiancée 退婚套路丈母娘，奇文攻略未婚妻 [Transmigration + Alternate History + No System + Multiple Female Leads (Vivid Characters) + Political Intrigue + Satisfying Read Meets Literary Fiction + Twists and Turns] A talented literature student transmigrates into the down-and-out castoff son of the Great Shun Dynasty. On the first day after he wakes up, his prospective mother-in-law shows up with a marriage cancellation notice, forcing him to become a live-in son-in-law. He agrees to let the marriage go, then uses his wits not only to f —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 China's Rise Begins in the Late Ming 中华崛起自明末始 My new work is out! Come 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! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Empress Is Giving Me a Back Rub from the Start? What the Heck, Prince Beichen! 开局皇后推背？我勒个北宸王啊！ [Ensemble cast + alternate history + struggle for supremacy + strategic mastermind + heir to a prince of another surname + multiple heroines] [Intrigue first, struggle for supremacy later. Not a fast-paced wish-fulfillment novel: expect schemes and plans that unfold gradually!] He transmigrates into the body of the heir to a prince of another surname, only to be framed by the empress from the start! To stay alive, Chu Ning turns the scheme to his advantage, invoking the emperor's authority and g —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 I Transmigrated into the Empress's Most Hated Man 穿越，成为狠辣女帝意难平 [Pseudo-System - ruthless and decisive - conspiracies - slow burn - passionate - brotherhood] Transmigrating isn’t about living comfortably and waiting to die. It means danger at every turn, with conspiracies constantly surrounding this illiterate ruffian. A cool-headed, ruthless Empress offers him her protection. The proud and brilliant Princess of Dongling, with her stunning figure, extends an olive branch and invites him to join her side. A gentle, charming girl-next-door develops feelings fo 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The Useless Heir Is a Master 废物世子是高手 Lin Che, heir to Prince Jingkang and the capital's number-one wastrel, is the perfect example of a mighty father saddled with a disappointing son. He's also the current emperor's own nephew, and he's about to come of age! For more than a decade, martial artists have tried to assassinate him over a thousand times, and now, at this pivotal moment, their attacks are growing fiercer than ever! Meanwhile, his mother, Princess Kang Le Zhao Yi'an, has repeatedly entered the palace to petition for the h 215Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Tricked into Becoming a Live-In Son-in-Law, I Somehow Became the Emperor 被骗赘婿，我竟成了皇帝 [Political intrigue + historical fantasy + struggle for supremacy + ensemble cast] [Lots of setup early on, slow pacing] Thirty years ago, Great Zhou won the War of the Northern Campaign, laying the foundation for its supremacy as the world’s strongest nation. Over the next twenty years, Great Zhou rose to the height of its power, but the only son of the wise chancellor who had guided it all was killed far from home. For the sake of Great Zhou’s lasting prosperity, Zhou Liyuan, who held absolut 29Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 25 Song of the Canglang River 沧浪歌 The Jingkang Catastrophe: the Central Plains have fallen, the two emperors have been captured, and the Great Song is on the verge of destruction! Jiang Feng transmigrates into this world, only to discover that he is bound by a cycle of reincarnation spanning two thousand years. He isn't here to conquer the land or become emperor. He's here to save civilization, break the cycle, and open up a new ocean! Firearms shatter the Jurchen cavalry. Seafaring ships connect distant shores across ten thousa 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 I Am the Emperor of Great Wei 朕是大魏皇帝 [No System] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Alternate World] After waking up on an operating table, Jiang Yu finds himself in the imperial palace, transformed into the honored Crown Prince. But his emperor father is on his last legs, and what awaits him is a government mired in chaos and foreign enemies poised to strike. How can he save the Great Wei from collapse and lead it back to its peak? He purges corrupt ministers, slays bandits, roots out evil and harm, pacifies the realm, and extends his m 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 After I Transmigrated, I Became a Prince by Delivering Takeout 穿越后，我靠送外卖当王爷 A food delivery guy becomes a live-in son-in-law? No way! Not happening! Flip the table. I'll make my own decisions! [No System + Light Comedy + Business Wars + Underworld + Political Intrigue] Hit by a Mercedes while making deliveries, I somehow end up in the Great Jing Dynasty as a penniless nobody. From the start, villagers hunt me down as a demon, and all I have left is a phone with no signal and a strange coin. I only wanted to make a little money from food delivery, but I get dragged into 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 The Great Yan Dynasty’s Number One Foolish Son-in-Law 大炎第一傻婿 I woke up as the foolish son of the prime minister, and somehow I also had a shrewish princess for a fiancée. She had a killer figure, too. Huh? Why do the women of the Great Yan dynasty dress so indecently? Tang Hao clutched his nose as it bled. “Who could possibly resist this?” 83Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 29 The Simpleton Son-in-Law of Great Xia 大夏憨婿 Xie Xunfeng, the mighty warrior of the Asura Hall, transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a dim-witted hostage prince of the Great Xia! The moment he wakes, he sees his beloved being humiliated! Xie Xunfeng: “Whoever dares disgrace my wife will die.” 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Great Qin: From the Start, I Teach Shang Yang to Reform, and Duke Xiao Loses His Mind 大秦：开局教商鞅变法，孝公麻了 (The rating just opened, so it will rise later) Shang Yang plans to enforce the harsh law of collective punishment. The old clans muster five thousand private troops and force Duke Xiao of Qin to execute his chancellor and apologize! Qin is weak, the states east of the passes mock it as a land of “barbarians,” and the old clans at home keep sucking it dry. Ying Qu Liang seeks to preserve the state through the way of benevolent rule, while Shang Yang is ready to risk his life and fortune to becom 3.3kReads6.1Score16514d adds
- 31 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
- 32 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
- 33 The Kingdom of Women: Back from the Dead, I Begin a Strange New Life 尊女国：死而复生，开启奇异人生 The male lead is reborn in the Kingdom of Women, a nation unlike the real world where everything is turned upside down. Women can take several husbands, study and read, and hold government office. Children take their mother's surname. Men, however, must remain faithful to one wife, and are expected to be virtuous rather than talented, staying at home to support their wives and raise their children. See how the male lead begins an extraordinary life, building a spectacular career and finding a lo 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Reborn in the Eastern Jin: I Grew Up with Xie Daoyun 重生东晋之我与谢道韫青梅竹马 [Realistic] [Farming] [Historical Accuracy] [Aristocratic Clans] [Harem] [Military] He transmigrates to the Eastern Jin dynasty as Liu Heng, the son of the famous scholar Liu Tan and Princess Luling, and the nephew of Huan Wen and Xie An. He and Xie Daoyun have been childhood friends since they were young. As the Liu family declines and the Langya Wang and Chen Commandery Xie clans form an alliance, they force Liu Heng to break off his engagement to Xie Daoyun. Oppressed by aristocratic clans, h 1.7kReads—Score23114d adds
- 35 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
- 36 Reborn: From Foot Soldier to Conqueror of the Realm 重生：从小兵开始争霸天下 [No System + Gritty + Strategic + Funny + Not Brain-Dead + Not a Goody-Two-Shoes + Decisive and Ruthless] Heaven and earth are the board; all living beings are pieces. Who among us, living between heaven and earth, isn’t a piece on the board? From the start, Xiao Bei Chen faces the prospect of his city being massacred. He can either stretch out his neck and await death or rise up and fight back. Without hesitation, he chooses the latter. No one could have guessed that this fight would carve out 760Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 37 Reborn as Hu Hai: From a Doomed Tyrant to an Emperor for the Ages 重生胡亥：从必死暴君到千古一帝 From the start, he has only three days before all is lost! When Qin Ming, a graduate student in history, transmigrates into the doomed Qin Er Shi, Hu Hai, he faces the treacherous eunuch Zhao Gao sharpening his knives and the remnants of the Six States rising in flames. He roars in defiance: “The realm is mine to give. None of you can seize it!” Who says history cannot be changed? He will defy fate, kill Zhao Gao, seize Xianyang, and reclaim the emperor's authority! He will also make the famed 30Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 38 My Father Is Fang La, and I’ll Break the Deadlock by Wiping Out Liangshan 家父方腊，我从团灭梁山开始破局 Others transmigrate and wake up holding power over the world, with beauties in their arms. I transmigrated as Fang Tianding, Crown Prince of Fang La, just as Liangshan's forces were about to capture him and hack him to pieces. Fang La: The Liangshan bandits are bearing down on us. Our Great Ming is in danger! Fang Tianding: Father, don't panic. Leave it to me. Step one: Retreat. Step two: Dig a pit. Step three: Wait for Song Jiang to jump in himself. Song Jiang jumped in. Dong Ping, Lu Junyi, Qi 3.8kReads7.4Score41814d adds
- 39 Ride the Dragon to Ascension 乘龙飞升 Among transmigrators, Xiao Jingren seems to be an exception! He transmigrates into the royal family, where the father is kind and the son dutiful. Want to see a son plot to murder his own father? Want to see a dignified emperor who doesn’t know who his real father is? Want to see three generations of a family scheme against one another and turn on their own kin for the dragon throne? In the imperial capital of Bianjing, desire and blood intertwine. After transmigrating, Xiao Jingren has no choic 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 A Scholar from a Poor Family 一品寒门 In the morning, he is a poor farmer's son; by evening, he stands in the emperor's court. This is the story of a destitute country scholar who rises to become a first-rank official. Only those who read it will understand all the hardships and heartache along the way! 4Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 41 The Vast White Daluo Heaven 浮白大罗天 He has nothing! No powerful family to back him, no edge from knowing history, no peerless talent, no cheat-like System to help him steamroll everyone... And his princess wife won't let him touch her, yet she's always trying to kill him. He knows nothing! He can't make perfume or soap, can't write the stilted essays or classical prose, doesn't understand the backstabbing of officialdom, can't lead armies to conquer the world, knows nothing about farming through the seasons, and can't run a succes 11Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 42 Consort Mother, He’s My Imperial Father! You’ll Have to Pay Extra! 母妃，他可是我父皇啊，得加钱！ [The System dies from the start] “From now on, your name will be Wu Zhao!” “Yes.” Jiang Li transmigrated to ancient times, where he gained a maid who admired him… Years later, his maid ascended the throne as empress, earning the unquestioning faith of all under heaven. Jiang Li, the man behind the empress, refused any official post or noble title. “There was one less maid by his side then, but the world gained an unparalleled empress!” A year after the empress took the throne, Jiang Li, powerle —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Yan Ding Chronicles 燕鼎春秋 [Tempered in Blood and Fire · Reforge the Realm · Heaven’s Mandate Returns to Yan] The Qin lost its deer, and all under heaven gave chase. The Nine Provinces splintered, and the Six Kingdoms waged war. That day, the phantom of the Ancestral Dragon drifted out of the pavilion. “Take my Tai’e, master my Daoist scripture. Will you claim this realm or not?” The kingdoms were in turmoil, the land of China was sinking, and the people suffered... Then I, Wang Xu, shall shoulder it all! When my sword 6Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 44 Marquis of Zhenhai 镇海侯 Alternate history, jianghu, court politics, butcher, no System Are an enemy’s remains just a corpse beneath your sword? Without a System, I’ll build my own assassin organization. When Li Mo was young, his father disappeared amid a conspiracy. With no choice, he inherited the title and the wealth accumulated by his ancestors, all while hiding his identity for over a decade and waiting for an opportunity. He founded an assassin organization, amassed wealth, forged an elite army, and rode out to m 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 The Villainous Young Master's Road to Survival 反派大少爷的求生之路 [Deadpan comedy] + [No cheats] + [Ridiculous] + [Subverting expectations] + [Political intrigue that’s all over the place] After transmigrating, he discovers he’s become a cannon-fodder villain whose fiancée has been stolen by the protagonist. In the end, the protagonist will have him executed by slicing, and his entire family will lose their heads. He’s so scared he wets himself on the spot. Once he calms down, Li Weiyang begins his fight for survival. He improves his strength to avoid being ki 17Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 46 The Young Lord of the Protector of the State: The Great Qian Dynasty’s Number One Playboy 镇国公子：大乾第一纨绔 His soul transmigrates into the body of Great Qian’s number one wastrel. He marries an enemy princess and rides across the land! With the spirit of a literary plagiarist upon him, he borrows Du Fu’s “Climbing High” and listens to music at the pleasure quarters, though it’s all just an act. The Northern Mang invade, the Northwest rises in rebellion, and the Western Regions seize the chance to plunder. Watch as the Duke of Zhenguo’s son puts them all down, one by one! 156Reads—Score714d adds
- 47 The Strongest Stronghold Chief in the Northern Song Dynasty 北宋之最强寨主 [Expert | Humorous | Passionate | Contest for supremacy] I transmigrate to the Northern Song dynasty and become the chief of a Liangshan stronghold. Anyone who stands in my way dies, be they man or Buddha. I sweep across the land. The Jingkang Humiliation? The Jurchen army? They're all nothing before me, Wang Taiji... King of the mountains at Liangshan Marsh, rebel king in Tokyo's western region, I sweep across the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, and after the Jingkang Humiliation, I become king. 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The Poor Scholar's Poet Laureate 寒门诗尊 “A beggar thinks he can enter Fan Tower? This poetry gathering is no place for a filthy wretch like you!” When a modern literary youth transmigrates to ancient times, his eyes have barely opened before a scion of a noble family pins him against Fan Tower’s blue-brick floor. With his mouth full of mud, he hears those humiliating words... And a literary storm that will overturn the entire dynasty erupts! He casually tosses out a fragment, leaving the Grand Tutor so shocked that he drops and shatte 222Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 49 The Art of Facing South 南面术 “Power is solely controlled by the ruler.” Imperial authority is supreme, and anyone who wants to become emperor must be prepared to turn against their own family. Fathers and sons, uncles and nephews, brothers: all slaughter one another without mercy. Everyone knows how Qin Er Shi killed his brothers, how Yang Guang of Sui killed his father, and how Zhu Di, Emperor Chengzu of Ming, killed his nephew. Didn’t even the supposedly “wise beyond compare” Li Shimin unleash a bloodbath at Xuanwu Gate? 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Claiming the Throne 称皇 [Alternate history] [Crown prince succession] [Political intrigue] [Emperor] [Ensemble cast] [play the pig to eat the tiger] In the waning years of the Great Zhou, the empire teeters on the brink of collapse, and every failing of the dynasty is laid bare. The nation is impoverished and weak, class divisions grow ever more severe, powerful enemies circle beyond its borders, and treacherous ministers plot within. The emperor is incomp 21Reads—Score—14d adds
