Novels like The Young Grand Secretary
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- 51 My Wife Is the Chief Executive 我的老婆是执政官 A legal genius of the twenty-first century embarks on a journey to restore a fallen kingdom in a mysterious world. From Canjun, quality is guaranteed! 1Votes554.6kRecs379.6kFans
- 52 The Daily Life of a Great Director 名监督的日常 Akina Nakamori, Rie Miyazawa, Hitomi Kuroki, Miho Nakayama... A film studies PhD transmigrates to 1990s Japan, where the economy is in freefall and beautiful women abound. He swears he’ll become a renowned director. P.S.: A note on terminology: In Japan, a kantoku is a chief director with considerably more authority than an ordinary director. The protagonist is cautious and scheming. If that’s not your thing, don’t read. VIP g 0Votes189.8kRecs154.7kFans
- 53 The New Shun, 1730 新顺1730 What would it be like if the dynasty that followed the fall of the Ming were a Han Chinese dynasty? After transmigrating, Liu Yu discovers that he has arrived in Dashun, a dynasty at a turning point in history. He starts out as the son of a duke, with parents, maids, plenty of money, plenty of people, and plenty of connections. With life growing dull, Liu Yu has to find something to do. And so... 14Votes297.3kRecs300.8kFans
- 54 The Greatest Tycoon 最牛首富 Reborn in 2005, rich enough to rival a nation. P.S. The author has already written two acclaimed urban novels, Era Tycoon and Silicon Valley Tycoon. Read with confidence. 0Votes84.8kRecs61.1kFans
- 55 Back in the Ming Dynasty as a Foolish Emperor 回到明朝做昏君 I transmigrated to the Ming dynasty and became Zhu Youxiao, the carpenter emperor. Well, I’ll stay in the background. I’ll take the blame, while you lot go die. Those who purchase the full book can privately message an admin to join the VIP group. 0Votes212.2kRecs418.2kFans
- 56 The Way of the Commoner Is King 庶道为王 He accidentally stumbles into a world altered by a transmigrator who came before him, and simply goes with the flow... 0Votes323kRecs69.2kFans
- 57 The Great Era Begins in 1983 大时代从1983开始 The new novel, The Turbulent Twenty Years, is now online. Bai Hao, who has spent his entire life in manufacturing, is reborn in 1983. Starting from scratch, he leads a small, rundown factory on a headlong charge to success! Five-axis machine tools, tunnel-boring machines, lithography... They're all his patents! “Nothing else matters. I just don't want to be pushed around by foreigners in this life!” - Bai Hao 1Votes301kRecs393.1kFans
- 58 Lord of All Creation 万象之主 There was something before Heaven and Earth, formless and utterly still. It can be the master of all things, yet does not wither with the changing seasons. This is the story of someone who lived through many lifetimes in an ordinary world before finally arriving in a world of immortals and martial heroes. In this life, he seeks immortality, asks about the Dao, transforms into all things, and at last becomes free and unrestrained, the master of all things. 1Votes226.1kRecs158.2kFans
- 59 The Ming Dynasty's Chief Grand Secretary 明王首辅 In the winter of the twelfth year of the Zhengde era, Xu Jin transmigrates into the body of an impoverished Confucian student in Shangrao County, Jiangxi. That year, the Ming emperor Zhu Houzhao is touring the border garrison at Xuanfu. That year, Zhu Chenhao, Prince of Ning in Jiangxi, is secretly plotting a rebellion. That year, Xu Jin, with nothing but bare walls at home, searches for a way forward and ultimately decides to pursue an official career through the imperial examinations. He conqu 11Votes297.2kRecs241.7kFans
- 60 New Book 新书 At the end of the Xin dynasty, Wang Mang's reforms had failed and the realm was on the brink of chaos. The Red Eyebrows and Green Forest rebels raised their banners, while the Liu brothers set out to restore the Han. What should one do after being reborn in such an era? The Xin dynasty is rotten. Nothing can be built without first tearing the old down. Only those who come after can write the story in bold strokes! P.S. This is a story about a transmigrator battling the chosen one of the world. 25Votes989.2kRecs571.8kFans
- 61 Three Kingdoms: Mount and Blade 三国骑砍 Tian Xin arrives in Jingcheng in the spring of the twenty-fourth year of Jian’an. The impending Battle of Xiangfan will determine whether the realm truly becomes tripartite, or whether one power will dominate while two remain weak. After hearing that Cao Ren has massacred Wan City, Tian Xin resolutely answers the Jingzhou army’s call to arms. He fights not only to fill his stomach, but also for his own sense of justice, conscience, and courage. 0Votes159.5kRecs115kFans
- 62 I Deceived Kangxi 骗了康熙 At the crucial moment in the struggle among the Nine Princes, the illegitimate son of Longkodo, commander of the Nine Gates, tricks Kangxi badly! 9Votes279.6kRecs385.1kFans
- 63 EN Earthlings are Too Ferocious! 地球人实在太凶猛了 It’s not easy for a young seedling to grow, so it needs the care of all you brothers and sisters. This fresh-faced newcomer, Little Ox, humbly asks for your support. I’ll bring the fearless spirit of a newborn calf and work hard, giving it everything I’ve got! Fifty years ago, Longcheng transmigrated to another world. A lone, battle-hardened army raised the banner of Earth’s civilizat 4Votes655.9kRecs813.4kFans
- 64 A Trainee Starts by Splitting Bricks with His Bare Hands 练习生从徒手劈砖开始 A mercenary transmigrates into the body of a trainee. With no idea what to perform for his debut, he decides to start by breaking bricks with his bare hands. Fans: Can your idol break bricks with his bare hands? Sorry, mine can! … 0Votes149.6kRecs383.9kFans
- 65 The Carefree Marquis 逍遥侯 Li Zhongyi was once the greatest traditional Chinese doctor alive. After a car accident, he found himself in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, inhabiting the body of a good-for-nothing who was too inept to pass the civil service exams or wield a blade! At the time, the child emperor Shi Jingtang had only recently sold the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. Meng Chang, ruler of Later Shu, was enjoying himself with Lady Huarui. Li Yu, the last ruler of Southern Tang, was still singing “Song 0Votes246kRecs146.1kFans
- 66 Reborn at the Crest of the Wave 重生浪潮之巅 When this era arrived, it surged forward with unstoppable force. All things grew wildly, dust and dawn rose together, rivers converged into mighty streams, and nameless hills rose into peaks. For a time, the world opened up before us, boundlessly vast. And so Fang Chen, back in 1990, plunged headfirst into the tides of the era. This was a wonderful year to be alive. 0Votes212.5kRecs251.9kFans
- 67 EN The Unremarkable Senior Brother 平平无奇大师兄 Lu Changsheng was having a hard time. He had transmigrated into an immortal-hero world with the face of a protagonist. His extraordinary presence captivated everyone. Whenever he broke through a cultivation realm, the heavens and earth filled with visions. One poem from him could astonish the scholars of the land. Even casually reciting a few lines from the Dao De Jing, the Zhuangzi, or the Huangting Scripture would bring flowers raining from the sky, rays of light stretching for thousands of mi 0Votes4MRecs4.2MFans
- 68 My Neighbor Is the Emperor 我的邻居是皇帝 Ye Hua saves a prince, and from then on earns the favor of the sages and lives next door to the royal family, watching the winds of change... Guo Wei said: "I was buried in a simple coffin, with a modest funeral. My lifelong frugality deserves praise. Though my reign was not long, I laid a solid foundation for the dynasty." Chai Rong said: "Give me ten years to conquer the realm, ten years to provide for the people, and ten years to bring peace. That will be enough!" Zhao Kuangyin said: "With th 0Votes205.1kRecs150.4kFans
- 69 Where Do You Think You’re Going, Demoness? 妖女哪里逃 After transmigrating, Li Xuan is secretly delighted to become the second son of the Earl of Chengyi's household and a proud member of the Six Paths Demon-Suppression Bureau. But he has barely begun his life as a privileged official's son when a violent female superior, a terrifying female ghost, and a wicked demoness arrive one after another. Caught in the maelstrom, Li Xuan insists he isn't worried at all. Years later, he stands above the Yangtze River and swings his blade, freezing a thousand 0Votes475.1kRecs504.4kFans
- 70 Within Range, Everything Is Truth 射程之内遍地真理 “I’ve got a question.” “?” “Most supernatural beings fear sunlight, and sunlight is produced by nuclear fusion of hydrogen inside the sun.” “??” “The sun runs on nuclear fusion, and so does a hydrogen bomb. If I set one off, could the resulting radiation have the same effect and wipe out supernatural beings?” “???” This is simply the story of a Chinese student in Tokyo casually and cheerfully exorcising spirits. This book contains plenty of firepower inadequacy anxiety, cross-server conversation 0Votes130.8kRecs250.9kFans
- 71 Tomorrow's World 明天下 The history of the late Ming was chaotic and turbulent, a history written by people with powerful personalities. Whether they were rebels like Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, rulers like the Chongzhen Emperor and Yuan Chonghuan, or turncoats like Wu Sangui and Geng Jingzhong, every one of them had a wealth of stories to tell. It was these remarkable stories that made the late Ming such a grand and tumultuous era, full of twists and turns. To tell this part of history well, we must bring each fig 18Votes5.5MRecs1.8MFans
- 72 Han Watchtower 汉阙 Looking back across a thousand years, the palaces of the Han still stand! It is the third year of Yuanfeng under Emperor Zhao of Han. Powerful ministers dominate the court, while the Xiongnu remain unconquered and the Silk Road hangs by a thread... Wei Qing and Huo Qubing may be gone, but the Han people’s pioneering spirit will never die. New heroes are about to emerge! At a post station ca 21Votes1.5MRecs516.4kFans
- 73 The Song Dynasty's Top Scholar 大宋第一状元郎 On the eve of the Jingkang Incident, the Great Song is at peace, and spring in Bianliang is a decadent affair. After transmigrating into the body of a widely renowned righteous gentleman, Yang Lin is met with looks of respect wherever he goes. But his true nature is already on the verge of slipping out... Full-book subscribers, join the regular group first, then ask an admin to verify you. 1Votes196kRecs422.3kFans
- 74 The Ming Dynasty’s First Minister 大明第一臣 Outside Haozhou at the end of the Yuan dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang found a boy. From then on, the Hongwu Emperor had another right-hand man. They fought the Yuan army, crossed the Yangtze, destroyed Chen Youliang, and defeated Zhang Shicheng. They founded the Ming dynasty and reclaimed Yan and Yun. I was everywhere. From then on, the Hongwu Emperor founded the dynasty without a single regret. The foundations of the Ming were as solid as a fortress. Regarding the matter of the Little Prince of Han, we 4Votes254.9kRecs743.2kFans
- 75 Raising the Han Dynasty 举汉 In the second year of Xingping (195 AD), Liu Jing, a young man from Changsha in Jingzhou, died and came back to life. Though he was a descendant of the Han imperial clan, and his ancestors had once served as the Three Excellencies, the family had fallen on hard times by now. His father had died long ago, and his elder brother had just passed away. All that remained were his stepmother and young siblings, his widowed sister-in-law and orphaned nephew. The house was full of women and children, and 0Votes188.2kRecs140.3kFans
- 76 When Spring Comes 逢春 (Published in simplified and traditional Chinese) Lu Xuan rarely felt a charitable impulse, but the girl suddenly opened her eyes. Startled, he forced himself to stay calm, only to see her struggle to crawl toward him… That was when Lu Xuan could no longer keep his cool. 1Votes843.7kRecs173.1kFans
- 77 I Have No Interest in Devil Fruits 我对恶魔果实没有兴趣 Standing before you is the guardian of the flame of history, the Nine Snake Empress's confidant, the inheritor of the will passed down through generations, and the guardian deity of the Pirate King; The natural nemesis of Big Sis Im, the stabilizing pillar amid the tides of the age; I once yanked dragon tendons in the Land of Flowers, and cracked dragon marrow in Wano; I've been to the moon and descended into the deep sea; The Emperor of Red Hair calls me brother, and I drink and sing with the D 0Votes179.3kRecs306.3kFans
- 78 The Cult Leader's Retired Life 教主的退休日常 The greedy owner of an inn turns out to be the retired leader of a demonic cult, while the lowly errand boy is secretly skilled in Buddhist powers. As a once-invincible figure, Wang Ye must hide his identity and abilities to get by in the tumultuous jianghu. He doesn’t care about the status, martial arts, or fame that ordinary people pursue. All he wants is to lounge around and live off others until the day he dies. Taking on the greatest gang in the land, offering advice to a drunken, down-and- 0Votes110.3kRecs504.9kFans
- 79 Fun Times Around the Palace 本宫身边趣多多 The Emperor Heng’s Consort Duan, who had enjoyed a lifetime of glory, died of old age, only to return to the time when she first entered the palace at seven years old. Living another life, she meets her little nemesis again. “Get over here and let me pinch your cheeks!” 0Votes173.8kRecs82kFans
- 80 A Grand Adventure Through the Martial Arts Worlds 万界武侠大冒险 I wish to raise the sword in my hand and cut down the hatred in my heart. This is a story that journeys through classic wuxia tales... 0Votes249.8kRecs172.3kFans
- 81 The Great Calamities of All Worlds 诸世大劫主 Is death the beginning of something entirely new? In a world of martial artists, I overwhelm my contemporaries with my fists and stand invincible beneath the heavens. In a world of immortals and heroes, I soar as an immortal with a single sword stroke, severing every thread of karma. … This is the story of a traveler wandering through endless worlds of reincarnation. 0Votes426.1kRecs275.4kFans
- 82 The Musclebound Movie Star 肌肉影帝 When Ding Cheng discovered he could control all 639 muscles in his body to act... This is awesome! 0Votes118.9kRecs146.7kFans
- 83 Saving the Ming Dynasty 抢救大明朝 Zhu Cilang is more treacherous than a traitor to the Han, and even better at winning people’s hearts than Li Zicheng!, Li Zicheng, the Chuang King, halted at Huyashan and gazed toward the southeast, filled with emotion. This boy Cilang is rebellious, unfilial, treacherous, and vicious. He is practically Cao Cao reborn and Sima Yi returned from the dead. If he becomes emperor, every rebel, treacherous minister, and unruly subject in the world will surely miss me!, The Chongzhen Emperor of the Min 11Votes1.3MRecs536.1kFans
- 84 Sir, You'll Have to Pay More 大人，得加钱 Lord Jia, whose family has served the Qing loyally for generations, truly loves the Great Qing. For the Great Qing, he would even abandon his ancestors! This is not a serious historical novel. Lord Jia’s shamelessness may not be second to none, but it certainly doesn’t come in second. Completed masterpieces include The Great Bandit, The Directorate of Ceremonial, A Han Should Never Be a Slave, The Ming Wolf Cavalry, and The Evil Slave. 2Votes197.6kRecs444.6kFans
- 85 Hunting the Deer 即鹿 The imperial court held on in the south of the Yangtze, while the Five Barbarians invaded and fought for supremacy. The realm was in turmoil, and heroes rose from every quarter. Who will seize the throne? We will have to see who can distinguish themselves and gain the Mandate of Heaven. 0Votes416.7kRecs123.5kFans
- 86 I'm Not Foolish, I'm Just Purehearted 我非痴愚实乃纯良 “My name is Wang Xiao. The Xiao is not a joke.” With the realm on the brink of collapse, thirty thousand cavalry rode into Liaodong. The land was shattered, and the realm divided into five. Could anyone stand by and watch the Central Plains sink into ruin? 5Votes153.9kRecs792.6kFans
- 87 China Chic 1980 国潮1980 (The author's previous book, I Got Kicked by Time, is complete.) What incredible miracles would a modern-day swindler, notorious for ripping off countless people, create if his soul suddenly transmigrated forty years into the past? What kind of life would he lead? It all begins in 1980, beneath the archway at Qianmen in the capital. It begins with an orphan named Ning Weimin, living in abject poverty... (Important: The main focus isn't collecting antiques, but speculation and business.) 140Votes722.4kRecs298.3kFans
- 88 I Run a Gas Station in the Northwest 我在西北开加油站 Like father, like son. My parents spent their lives building a business in the northwest, and starting today, I inherit it. All it took was the price of two feeds of milk to trade with a wild camel for a little square seal. From then on, the desert became the Jiangnan region... 0Votes461.8kRecs375kFans
- 89 I, the Emperor 朕 Back in the late Ming, reduced to slavery. If an emperor can be a beggar, a Manchu invader, a rebel, or a household slave, why can’t a household slave become emperor? 30Votes1.5MRecs3MFans
- 90 My Brother-in-Law Is the Crown Prince 我的姐夫是太子 During the Yongle reign of the Ming dynasty. Zhang Anshi is ignorant and good-for-nothing, with crimes too numerous to count. His brother-in-law is the Crown Prince? Oh, then it’s fine! 2Votes1.8MRecs3.1MFans
- 91 The Nameless Commoner Clan 庶族无名 Every era has a few geniuses who shine like comets. Those whose names go down in history are undoubtedly brilliant, but how many talented people have been lost in the river of time? At first, Chen Mo’s only dream was to bring glory to his family and elevate his humble clan into a true gentry family, overtaking the main branch and reducing them to commoners. He never imagined he would come so far. Sometimes he wonders: if the “god” who chose him in the shadows hadn’t done so, would he have achiev 0Votes309.1kRecs220.8kFans
- 92 The Great Zhou Immortal Official 大周仙吏 After transmigrating into a xianxia world teeming with monsters and demons, Li Mu initially just wants to keep his head down and survive. But then a little fox he rescued suddenly starts talking... This is the story of a modern young man who transmigrates into a xianxia world, slays demons, and fights for justice. 0Votes1MRecs1.2MFans
- 93 Reborn as an Industrial Tycoon 重生之实业大亨 1984 was the first year of China's private enterprises. That year, Mr. Zhang of Haier was called in at a critical moment to take charge of the mess at the Qingdao Refrigerator Factory; that year, Mr. Li of TCL was producing cassette tapes in a shabby farm-machinery warehouse; that year, Mr. Wang of Vanke planned to use the money he'd earned selling corn to start a company; in that same year, reborn Li Weidong crouched by the workshop entrance, plotting how to make his fortune... 0Votes250.6kRecs618.3kFans
- 94 This Big Shot Is a Little Too Cautious 这个大佬有点苟 The moment Lin Chuan transmigrated, he felt the deep hostility this world held toward him. Not only had he contracted this world's terminal illness, but he also had no powerful family to rely on. After graduating from the academy in four years, he was set to become another corporate drone in the new world... Yet everyone else saw this young man with narrow, smiling eyes very differently... Lin Chuan's classmates: He's a second-rate cripple with a chronic illness, destined never to achieve anythi 1Votes270.1kRecs300.6kFans
- 95 Cultivation: Three Thousand Great Transformations 修仙：三千大造化 Don't insult me by calling me a genius. I'm a monster! Have I been struck by a romantic tribulation? Is Heaven making me understand the true meaning of love? One beautiful woman after another comes my way, and they come in every kind: an elegant lady, a noble princess, and even a lowly beggar girl. I even have to cultivate techniques with a wicked woman. Sigh! There's also a thousand-year-old spirit fox, a stunning beauty over five hundred years old, practically my great-grandmother. It's an unb 0Votes7.2kRecs21.4kFans
- 96 My Wife Is a Superstar 我老婆是大明星 My boss wants to marry me off to his daughter, who's a big star... (Everyday-life story, light comedy, no angst, nothing too intense. Give it a try...) 6Votes980kRecs1MFans
- 97 Bringing the System to the Tang Dynasty 带着系统来大唐 The Kaiyuan era of the Great Tang Dynasty should have been the time when China began its rise to the pinnacle of greatness. Instead, it ended in the An Lushan Rebellion. Emperor Li Longji, the central figure in the Tang Dynasty's fourth Xuanwu Gate Incident, led the empire in repelling the Tubo, Turks, Khitans, and every other foreign power during the Kaiyuan era. Yet in the end, he was also the one who plunged the Great Tang into decline. Was it because of Consort Wu Hui, or because of Yang Gui 0Votes1MRecs498.3kFans
- 98 Heaven Sent Me Talent, So I Must Have a Use 天降我才必有用 Lose weight or die! The story of a banished immortal striving to make his way in the mortal world! 0Votes1.9MRecs529.5kFans
- 99 EN A Certain Magical Hogwarts 某魔法的霍格沃茨 (New book: Descending into the World Starting from Naruto) Hogwarts is a strange place. A Dark Lord whose plastic surgery went wrong gets rejected for a job. A white-haired old man wearing two pairs of wool socks still feels cold in summer. A Potions professor who never washes his hair is afraid of going bald, and the groundskeeper loves petting dragons! William had planned to spend seven ordinary years there, until one night, the doorknob to the common room went missing... 0Votes150.7kRecs396.7kFans
- 100 The Great Lord of Spring and Autumn 春秋大领主 He wakes up in the State of Jin during the Spring and Autumn period, reborn as a minor lord. Not long before, the ruler of Jin had called on several noble houses to join forces and wipe out the Zhao clan. The turmoil at home had yet to subside, and the world beyond its borders was in constant upheaval. Lü Wu, now a minor noble after his soul transmigrated into the past, decides to use knowledge from later generations to improve his life before setting out to become a great lord… It is an age whe 0Votes226.1kRecs150kFans
