Novels like The Road to Power: Ling Qingchen's Climb Through the Ranks
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- 51 The Extraordinary Path to Power 非常权途 From lowly secretary to Party secretary, transferred and reassigned, promoted on the surface but demoted in practice, he rises and falls along the way, navigating treacherous political waters and seizing every opportunity to soar ever higher... 13.1kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds
- 52 Ripples in the Sea of Officialdom: Reborn on the Road to Power 宦海微澜：重生仕途路 Lin Yanzhou died. He died on the front line of flood control, swept away by the breach in the Huai River embankment, on the levee he had guarded for twenty years. His forty-eight years of life had been painfully meek. No connections, no backers, no resources. He was afraid to accept invitations, in case he couldn't afford to return the favor. He was afraid to accept gifts, in case he got in trouble and dragged his wife and children down with him. After twenty years, he was still only a deputy 61Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 The Female Director of Housing Administration 女房管局长 #ThreeFemaleLeads #YoungerMan #Officialdom #Anti-Corruption #Nepotism #Twists All those years, what we divided among ourselves was our conscience. By the time we wanted to make amends, it was already too late. How do several women survive in the narrow space between power and desire? How does a group of people get torn apart by self-interest and conscience, and meet their ruin? 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 A Bright Future in Politics 青云仕途 Chu Haoyu is quick-witted and compassionate, with his career as his life's goal. He and his beloved support each other along life's journey, pouring all their passion into composing the symphony of his life, 28.1kReads9.1Score3k14d adds
- 55 Racing Up the Official Ladder, Building a City with the People's Support 官路狂飙，民心筑城 Breaking the Deadlock: The Hunt and the Counter-Hunt. Keep the people in your heart, and you can build a way forward; let your actions speak louder than words, and you can open up a new future. When invisible pressure and deeply entrenched resistance spread from the grassroots townships into the heart of the county, how can a principled official forge a new path with steady, determined steps? This work of reportage shows how to uphold one's principles and open up new possibilities in a complex e 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a County Party Secretary's Secretary 权力巅峰：从县委秘书开始 In his previous life, Qi Yang was investigated by an inspection team and died as a result. There must have been a shocking conspiracy behind it. In this life, Qi Yang starts out as a county committee secretary and cuts his way through every obstacle, rising step by step. He makes his mark in the game of power, ultimately avenging himself and reaching the pinnacle of power. 288Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 The First-Rank County Magistrate of Nongmen 农门一品知县 A university agriculture student transmigrates into the body of Niu Er, a simpleton. Just then, the village beauty Wang Niannian is framed by the landlord Li Erhei’s wife, who sets up a matchmaking challenge. By chance, Niu Er solves the puzzle and wins the beauty’s hand. Armed with agricultural skills and knowledge of medicinal herbs, he slaps down one rival after another and creates miracles at every turn. He wins the emperor’s approval and a princess’s affection, and conquers the greatest bea 10Reads—Score114d adds
- 58 The Cowboy’s Foray into Officialdom 放牛娃子闯官场 Liu Wenjie, a rural teacher who grew up herding cattle, left the classroom and entered government service through a chance opportunity. In the classroom, he used knowledge to educate people. In government, he used his abilities to help them. He remembered just one thing: “If you become an official, be a good one. Be an official who gets real things done for ordinary people and does right by them! Be an official whose feet are always caked with the mud of the fields!” With this unwavering commitm 100Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 59 The Way of Medicine and Officialdom: Rising from the Provincial Health Bureau! 医道官途，从省保健局崛起！ After failing the civil service exam and missing out on a hospital position, Su Yubei finds a divorce agreement placed before him by his wife. He feels that his life has become a joke, and his darkest hour has arrived. Then his fortunes take a turn. By chance, Su Yubei saves a girl, and an opportunity to compete for a position on the Provincial Party Committee's Health Care Commission opens up to him. Su Yubei becomes an ordinary health care officer, with one foot on the path to a political care 5kReads9.1Score57414d adds
- 60 The Pinnacle Showdown on the Official Path 官道之巅峰对决 [Inspirational + Political Intrigue + Workplace + Feel-Good Story] Lu Tianming comes from a working-class family. In the 1990s, just as his parents lose their jobs, Lu Tianming graduates from college. Lu Tianming is assigned to work at the municipal government. He thinks his career is finally getting started, but unexpectedly, municipal leaders transfer him to the Logistics Section of the Municipal Bureau of Commerce... If the leaders say you're capable, then you are. If they say you're not, the 521Reads—Score12714d adds
- 61 The Fast Track to the Top 选调生之青云直上 “Zhi” represents steadfast resolve and lofty ambitions, while “Lin” evokes blessings spread far and wide, nourishing all things. After earning his doctorate, Zhang Zhilin becomes the ultimate civil servant! The grassroots are both a crucible and a melting pot. Watch as a commoner tempers himself in the fire of grassroots work, turning his trials into poetry and forging himself into gold as he climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power! 99.5kReads8.3Score7.4k14d adds
- 62 Township Officials 乡镇干部 A humorous, witty story about Zhu Zhenggang, a grassroots township official, and the strange incidents he encounters on the job. Through his experiences, it offers a glimpse into the lives and governance of officials at the township level. 288Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 63 The Rise and Fall of Officialdom: Starting with the Crackdown on Organized Crime 宦海浮沉：从扫除黑恶开始 Everyday urban life + Career in government + Poverty alleviation + Anti-gang operations + Anti-corruption Night falls in Bingcheng, and the city lights flicker to life. Three poverty-alleviation secretaries have died in the line of duty in quick succession, pushing the meeting's atmosphere to a breaking point. All the burden now rests on Yan Qing, a demobilized military officer. As the newly appointed secretary stationed in the village, can he uncover the truth? Or, more precisely, will he live 7.3kReads8.8Score71314d adds
- 64 Secretary Chen's Notebook 陈秘书笔记 The extraordinary life of a secretary. Chen, a highly capable secretary, watches his bright future vanish in an instant. Cautious and deferential around the powerful, he keeps a low profile among his colleagues, and through his own distinctive way of handling people, gradually achieves his goals in life. His notebook is a lament for a life. 1.1kReads—Score12214d adds
- 65 Spread Spring Breezes for Ten Thousand Miles, Walk the Path to the Azure Clouds 施万里春风，步青云之志 The greatest hero fights for his country and its people; the greatest doctor heals the nation and saves its people. Zhang Yi is a young prodigy who has studied medicine and martial arts since childhood. A star student at Yanda University, he starts a business with his classmates and amasses assets worth hundreds of billions. After graduating, he enters officialdom. With powerful connections and extraordinary abilities, he sweeps through the political arena using the way of the chivalrous healer, 37.5kReads8.4Score5.5k14d adds
- 66 The Pinnacle of Power: After Breaking Up with My Girlfriend, I Soared to Success 权势巅峰：和女朋友分手后扶摇直上 Betrayed by his girlfriend, with his patron's career hanging by a thread, Lu Xiaoyang, a secretary in the municipal government, suffered a double blow to his love life and political career. Disillusioned, he planned to leave politics for good. But the arrival of one woman completely changed his fate, helping him soar up the political ladder and reach the top of the provincial government compound. 642Reads—Score11014d adds
- 67 Don't Mess with Me! I'm My Own Backing! 别惹我！我自己就是背景！ My new story is out! You can read my work 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! 26.7kReads8.3Score2.3k14d adds
- 68 Old Love, New Power: From Girlfriend's Betrayal to the Peak of My Career 旧爱新权：从女友背叛到仕途巅峰 [This story is entirely fictional. Please do not assume it refers to anyone in real life.] Dumped by his girlfriend for being poor, bullied by his boss, and framed by his colleagues, Ye Fan hits rock bottom. At his lowest point, he unexpectedly gains the help of a benefactor and a remarkable ability. Using his exceptional wit to strike back at every turn, he not only makes his enemies pay dearly, but also stirs up a storm in the world of officialdom. From an abandoned pawn in the political arena 9.2kReads8.4Score1.2k14d adds
- 69 After Accidentally Saving a Leader's Secretary, I Race to the Top 意外救下领导秘书后，我一路狂飙 Ye Dongcheng, an ordinary young man who entered government service after graduating from Southeast University, had been quietly working in officialdom while holding on to his ambitions. But the gears of fate suddenly shifted because of a good deed his father did. One day, his father accidentally rescued a mysterious middle-aged man and received an inconspicuous USB drive in return. Who could have imagined that this drive would be like a key opening Pandora's box, drawing the Ye family into a sho 134Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 70 The Family's Stay-at-Home Dad 家庭煮父 The story of a colony of ants protecting their home and fighting for status! Their fortunes are colorful and varied, and they handle the world with ease. Society is complex and ever-changing. The philosophy of life is something everyone should reflect on deeply! 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 After Breaking Up with My Girlfriend, My Life Soared to New Heights 和女友分手后，我的人生平步青云 After Zhong Guoren is unexpectedly reborn, his life is completely rewritten. Using the memories of his past life, he gets everything he wants, rising from an ordinary civil servant to a higher-level position where he can serve the people. 10kReads8.4Score78214d adds
- 72 In the Name of the People: Gao Yuliang's Son-in-Law Saves the Day, Handong's Political Power 名义：高育良女婿救场，汉东权利 [In the Name of the People] [The Knockout] [Qi Tongwei] [The Official's Ladder] [The Pinnacle of Power] Gao Yuliang? Sha Ruijin? Li Dakang? Qi Tongwei? The Handong Clique? Dropped into Handong as a vice governor? I, Lu Zechuan, had barely taken office in Jingzhou when I turned the tables against the odds and brought Handong to its knees! A hard-hitting start: I took down Hou Liangping in one move. Sha Ruijin sprang to his feet in shock, and Tian Guofu broke into a cold sweat! Gao Yuliang offers 798Reads6.1Score3914d adds
- 73 The Official’s Path: A Dragon Soaring to the Heavens 官途之飞龙在天 Why become an official? For power or money? After graduating from university, Song Qing couldn't find a job. Unexpectedly, the county Party secretary arranged for him to join the civil service through a special recruitment program. Starting as a low-ranking clerk, he devoted himself to serving the people and rose step by step. Only in the end did he discover a shocking secret! 6.9kReads8.9Score70214d adds
- 74 Top Broker 顶尖掮客 This book starts with the protagonist, Feng Tianchen, a simple private-car driver, and follows his brutal struggle through the world of politics. It is a battlefield without gunfire, a terrifying vortex that ordinary people cannot escape once they enter. But to a seasoned political operator, it is the perfect stage for a masterful performance. See how Feng Tianchen rises from a humble driver to the pinnacle of life through his own efforts. 4.7kReads8.9Score45214d adds
- 75 A Man of Official Bearing 官人官相 My new work is here! Feel free to 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! 280Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 The Red-Topped Merchant: Life at Its Peak 红顶商人之巅峰人生 Yang Jianhua, the chosen heir of one of the Dragon Kingdom's top families in the twenty-second century, returned to the early twenty-first century. Through a time-traveling portal, a dazzling flash of light swept past. Yang Jianhua, the chosen heir of one of the Dragon Kingdom's top families in the twenty-second century, passed through the mysterious portal and arrived in the early twenty-first century. The unfamiliar surroundings, tinged with an ancient air, made him narrow his eyes slightly, b 44Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Yang Yiming’s Village Official Diary 杨一鸣村官记 This book tells the story of young people full of energy and promise, striving and working hard to make their mark. After graduating from Longhai University, Yang Yiming resolutely chose to work at the grassroots level in the countryside, becoming a village official with lofty ambitions who was ready to roll up his sleeves and get things done. He cherished love, valued friendship, and treasured family, bringing his passion to a remote village far from the bustle of the city. There, he devoted hi 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 My Ex-Girlfriend Is Making Me Become a Government Official 前女友逼我去当官 “I never wanted to take the civil service exam or enter politics. My ex-girlfriend, Zhang Yating, pushed me into it. Without her, I would never have made it to where I am today. Truthfully, I've thanked her in my heart more than once. Without her persistence and the blows she dealt me, I would never have reached this position.” Those are the words the protagonist, Fang Chen, most wants to say. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 In the Political Arena, Fighting Corruption Is for the People 官场之反腐是为了人民 From the officials’ roster corruption case in Xiling Province to the corn and vegetable project in Qiangui Province, a series of corruption cases harmed the interests of the people. As a discipline inspection official, Zhong Xiaohua handles each case meticulously and calmly, steadily increasing his authority while always protecting the people’s interests from harm. He makes serving the people his foremost duty. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 Soar All the Way to Immortality! 一路飞升！ Yang Ming, a county government civil servant, is demoted to a township government office, where he faces discrimination and suppression at every turn. When a flash flood strikes, he risks his life to save others and does a good deed, finally turning his fortunes around... 81.2kReads9.3Score3.9k14d adds
- 81 The Death Pact of 880,000 Brides 88万新娘的死亡契约 At a lavish wedding that drew the attention of an entire city, the bride, Lin Yue, wore a custom wedding dress costing 88,000 yuan and held 880,000 yuan in bride price. Yet at the peak of her happiness, she plunged from a height, and the wedding feast became a funeral in an instant! Was it a conspiracy by a wealthy family, or a desperate suicide? Detective Captain Jiang Yuan takes on the case and discovers that the perfect groom, Zheng Yi, has dry eyes, while the mother-in-law, Zhao Shuhui, is t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 Guo Jingyuan's Notes on Officialdom 郭敬远官场笔记 Set firmly against the backdrop of its era, this novel brings political realism and commercial idealism together seamlessly. The protagonist, Guo Jingyuan, has an exceptionally accurate grasp of economic trends and a remarkably keen business instinct. While still at university, he earns his first fortune at colleges across the capital. But determined to fulfill his ambitions, he resolutely enters politics, starting at the grassroots level while building his business career in parallel. In busine 135Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 The Pinnacle of Power: I'm No Benevolent Official 权力巅峰之我不是青天 A pure political drama, with one female lead and a positive message. The novel follows Xu Yuan Zhou's daughter, Xu Yu Meng, as she dedicates herself to serving the people and rises through the ranks from the grassroots. Her journey takes her through rural revitalization, crackdowns on organized crime, and anti-corruption campaigns, with thrilling twists and turns all along the way. 16.5kReads9.3Score1.8k14d adds
- 84 The Official and the Kingpin 官枭 There is a set of rules to the art of public office. The ruthless are called fearless officials! The domineering are called strong-willed officials! The kindhearted are called officials who care for the people! Li Dong is a grassroots civil servant. Step by step, with help from the people and friends around him, he climbs to the pinnacle of his political career! 12.3kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
- 85 In the Name of the People: Factions? No, I’m the King of Handong! 名义：团团伙伙？不，是汉东王！ A single recommendation not only ruins Gao Yuliang’s prospects for promotion, but also attracts the attention of higher-ups. How can one person occupy two positions? That simply won’t do. So Chen Luo arrives. After arriving in Handong, Chen Luo declares that there is no place for outlaws in Handong. No matter who they are, everyone must abide by the law. Li Dakang: “This new guy, Chen Luo, is even more overbearing than I am. He arrests Ding Yizhen, one of my people, just like that!” Qi Tongwei: 83kReads8.1Score5k14d adds
- 86 From the Start, I Got Dumped on a Blind Date, and Rose to the Top from Then On 开局相亲被分手我从此青云之上 [No Golden Finger] [No Transmigration] [Single Heroine] [A Rise from the Grassroots] Wang Li fails his college entrance exams, and his father arranges for him to attend a police vocational program. Three years after graduating, he still hasn’t been promoted. Then he gets an opportunity. From then on, he rises rapidly through the ranks. His blind date gets dumped, and Wang Li turns around to become her boss. This is a fictional work set in an imagined world. All people, place names, and events in 45.2kReads8.3Score3.1k14d adds
- 87 A Romantic Career in Officialdom 浪漫仕途 After graduating with a master’s degree, Leng Yu took the civil service exam and landed a post in a poor mountain region, determined to do more good for the people and deliver real results. But while his ideals were lofty, reality dealt him a face-slapping blow. Facing pressure from all sides, he stubbornly fought his way forward and gradually came to understand that to accomplish great things, he would first have to become a high-ranking official. 115Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 88 The Pinnacle of Power and Ambition in Officialdom 官场之权欲巅峰 Officialdom is a world of its own. The difference is that one is among the common folk and the other in the halls of power; one is a clash of blades, the other a contest of political schemes and rhetoric. Qin Chuan is a pawn making his way through the ranks. He isn’t obsessed with power, but he must seize every opportunity to rise, whatever the cost, because he carries a heavy duty on his shoulders. 15kReads9.1Score1.2k14d adds
- 89 The Traffic Bureau Chief 交通局长 Lin Zhongquan was an ordinary employee in a road maintenance section. Following his father’s wishes, he was determined to climb the ranks. On his father’s repeated advice, he married the former mayor’s daughter and managed to get in good with Huang Dingli, the head of the Pingchang Municipal Transportation Bureau. During a construction tender, Huang Dingli and Lin Zhongquan got to know contractor He Rubin and the stunningly beautiful public relations agent Miaomiao. They helped He Rubin win the 93Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 90 A Long Prosperous Reign 长盛高歌 2kReads7.4Score20514d adds
- 91 A Political Mastermind's Song of Prosperity 长盛高歌之政治高手 This is the story of Li Changsheng, a senior county-level official, and his rise to the top. He is skilled in calligraphy, feng shui, and antiques. Decisive and full of schemes, he is also charming, carefree, and bold. He sees through both the ugliness and goodness of society, and puts forward many new ideas and principles for good governance, public welfare, and social development. 804Reads6.7Score10414d adds
- 92 The Black Man 黑汉 We are a black male tribe. Neither dazzling nor romantic. Yet black itself is our precious glory! This is a story about the black earth and its little-known past. 85Reads—Score614d adds
- 93 The Road to Power: From a Grassroots Civil Servant to the Top 权力之路：从基层公务员到巅峰 Someone once said that the political world is a jianghu, and being an official isn't about holding office, but about navigating human relationships! Someone else said that politics is a game, a game of power and wealth! But Chen Li's conviction as an official is this: The greater the power, the greater the responsibility! 6.5kReads8.8Score44414d adds
- 94 The Road to Power: Starting as the Municipal Government Secretary 权路问鼎从市府大秘开始 A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 Officialdom: My Female Boss and the Ultimate Deputy 官场：女上司和最强副手 [Grassroots government + rural life + ethnic customs + special forces + spirited young woman of the era + martial arts secrets + minor political parties] To put an end to his long-distance relationship, Nan Ximen Xiao quit his job in the magic city and returned to his girlfriend’s hometown to take the civil service exam. But because of her unusual circumstances, he was assigned to Manglu Township, the toughest place in the entire county. He had assumed it would be hard to make a difference there 135Reads7.3Score11314d adds
- 96 The First Secretary 第一秘书 Also known as The Perplexing Road to Office. Take one step while looking two ahead, and plan three moves in advance. How can one cut a path through the perilous world of officialdom, with beautiful women by his side? Watch as an unassuming young man from the grassroots slowly builds a brilliant future of his own. 9.3kReads8.9Score98514d adds
- 97 A Grand Vision for Officialdom 官场宏图 A lesser physician treats people; a great physician treats the nation. Xia Feng, a talented traditional Chinese medicine student, resolutely enters politics to avenge his father's death. But when it rains, it pours. On the very day of his wedding, his father-in-law dies unexpectedly. From then on, Xia Feng is met with cold indifference at home. His mother-in-law resents him, and his wife lives apart from him for long stretches. With his father-in-law gone, Xia Feng loses his shelter. Then, after 12.8kReads8.9Score1.1k14d adds
- 98 Officialdom: The Abyss of Power 官场：权利深渊 Xiao Zhengyang had a brilliant future ahead of him, but a conspiracy cost him his life at the office. His girlfriend left him, and petty people pushed him around. Unwilling to let others control his fate, he sank into despair. In the end, he made that phone call, and from then on, stepped into the abyss. This is a gripping workplace drama. One careless step, and there's no coming back. 40kReads9.1Score2k14d adds
- 99 Reborn on the Political Circuit: My Brother Comes from a Powerful Third-Generation Family 官道重生：我的兄弟是三代 Peng Mingchuan was framed, forced out of office, and left utterly disgraced. Then he was reborn in the year he graduated from college. With a second chance at everything, his first move was to save his well-connected best friend. The road to success in government is treacherous, but this time he has powerful backing and the experience and memories of his previous life. He must climb with all his might. If there's a problem, let's talk it out. You won't listen to reason? Well, that's just wonderf 165Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 100 A Career Blessed by Fortune: A County Magistrate's Rise to Power 官运滔天：知县逆袭，权倾朝野 [Not a power fantasy! A complex tale of court intrigue and political struggle, grounded in historical research!] Li Shu, a modern-day civil service exam candidate who failed to pass, unexpectedly transmigrates to the first year of the Qianlong reign and becomes a newly appointed jinshi. Starting out as a poor county magistrate in Hengyang, he investigates the shortfall in the ever-normal granaries, exposes the dark secrets of the grain transport trade, and takes on salt smugglers in league with 34Reads—Score—14d adds
