Novels like I'm Really Not the Emperor Carpenter
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- 1 A Turbulent Life with the Emperor's Backup Heirs 与皇帝备胎们的乱世生涯 This is the most chaotic age of chaos. The realm has never belonged to any one family. The throne changes hands in turn. This year, it's my family's turn. One imperial pretender after another is eager to leap onto history's wheel. The protagonist hesitates on the sidelines, unsure whether to get in line or pull someone down? (Also by the author: the completed two-million-character novel A Fine Ming Dynasty Uncle. No hiatus.) 0Votes59kRecs23.1kFans
- 2 Three Kingdoms: Ancestor of Hanzhong 三国：汉中祖 In the Great Age of Gao Tai After transmigrating into Liu Shan, the Later Lord of Han, he is fortunate enough to have Zhuge Liang at a time of national crisis, restoring the Han dynasty and reviving the Great Han three times. As the saying goes: The Han Ancestor cracked his whip, and how mighty was his tiger-like gaze! He launches the northern expeditions against Cao Wei, campaigns south against Jiangdong, pacifies the Western Regions in the west, and expands eastward into the Three Han states. 0Votes28.9kRecs90.6kFans
- 3 The Mighty Han Winds Rise in the Southern Seas 汉风烈烈起南洋 In 1765, Zhou Zibu arrives in Nanyang just as the curtain is about to rise, having transmigrated into a scion of the Mac family of Ha Tien. On this eve of upheaval, how will he unite the fractious Chinese factions and resist the oppression of the European colonizers? And when will the tragedy of his homeland falling to foreign invaders finally end? Well, how about setting a small goal: first, marry the daughter of the Chinese hero Zheng Xin, the Great King of Thonburi! 9Votes153kRecs134.4kFans
- 4 The Han Dynasty's First Crown Prince 大汉第一太子 In 197 BC, the seventh month of autumn in the tenth year of Emperor Gaozu's reign, the Retired Emperor passed away. Looking at the familiar mourning hall and at his father Liu Bang, his mother Lu Zhi, his younger brother Liu Ruyi, and the many meritorious nobles and honored officials of the court kneeling across the floor, Liu Ying felt that everything before him was utterly unreal. “Impossible!” “I’m back here again!” Before Liu Ying could recover from the joy of restarting the game, the first 0Votes33.8kRecs76.8kFans
- 5 Back to the Ming Dynasty to Be a Benevolent Ruler 回到明朝做仁君 I, the Wanli Emperor, am the most benevolent ruler in all of history. I’ve said my piece. Who’s for it? Who’s against it? 0Votes48.5kRecs141.2kFans
- 6 The Eighth Year of Chongzhen 崇祯八年 If you transmigrated into the body of the Chongzhen Emperor, what would you do? Beyond suppressing bandits and repelling invaders, how would you change the Ming dynasty? Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish. You can't rush things with a blazing fire. Move forward step by step, follow the broader course of history, and let the Ming dynasty slowly regain its vitality. 0Votes127.5kRecs163.7kFans
- 7 Chongzhen’s Eavesdropping System 崇祯窃听系统 Emperor Chongzhen is confined to the inner palace, where he is tricked into hanging himself at Coal Hill. But if he had a System that let him eavesdrop on what people said behind his back, could the dynasty still fall and the nation be wiped out? All right, Emperor Chongzhen has transmigrated too. Though it's already the end of the eleventh year of Chongzhen, the outcome is sure to change! With spears and warhorses sweeping across the land, my Chongzhen will live this life to the fullest, and th 0Votes209.3kRecs160kFans
- 8 The Instant Noodle Tycoon 泡面首富 Jia Yapeng, a former game-company artist, was surprised to discover that he was actually a rich second-generation heir. His parents had left him an instant-noodle factory, a pair of twin younger sisters, and a group of workers who hadn’t been paid in six months. Determined to make his son a third-generation rich heir, Jia Yapeng decided to bring Little Raccoon instant noodles and the Water Margin hero cards, which wouldn’t launch until 1999, to the turbulent year of 1990 ahead of schedule. That 0Votes239.8kRecs218.7kFans
- 9 Marching North to Conquer the Qing 北上伐清 In the dust of the barbarians, the people have wept until their tears ran dry; beneath the Han people's knees lies a splendid land. Today, we have gathered three hundred million strong, clapping our hands and boasting of Han robes and caps. Perks for full-book subscribers: 961406930 (send a screenshot of your fan rank when you join) 0Votes111.3kRecs121.4kFans
- 10 Let That Demon Pet Go! 放开那只妖宠 Contract spirit pets, command them in battle, and forge bonds with them: this is the unique system of this world, the Beast Tamer. After consuming the Fruit of Creation, Li Changsheng gains the ability to sense souls and discern the secrets of spirit pets and treasures. The Sun’s Child, the Three-Legged Golden Crow The King of the Land, the Golden Behemoth The World Serpent, Jormungandr The world-destroying Hundred-Armed 0Votes243.1kRecs230.9kFans
- 11 The Sun and Moon Endure Forever 日月永在 The early Ming dynasty, when the empire was at the height of its power. In this year, Emperor Jianwen, Zhu Yunwen, ascends the throne. The following year, Zhu Di rebels, in what history calls the Jingnan Campaign. And in this year, a transmigrator arrives in this era. Transmigrate into Zhu Yunwen and lead the Great Ming to sweep across the world. 0Votes187.3kRecs242.7kFans
- 12 The Han Dynasty's Founding Emperor 汉世祖 Transmigrate into Liu Chengyou, the Hidden Emperor of the Later Han, and assist in founding the dynasty. Thereafter, while still young, inherit the newly established enterprise, preserve the fortune of its great expansion, and guard its unshakable foundation. P.S. If his father and elder brothers had not died so young, he might have become a Li Er reborn. 1Votes323.7kRecs267.2kFans
- 13 The Qin-Era Novelist 秦时小说家 (A Great Nation Chronicle: Gold Medal Winner of The Legend of Qin Writing Contest) Here are the strategists who roam the land, where the people suffer and the world lies in chaos! Here are the Confucians who cultivate themselves, manage their families, govern the state, and bring peace to the world! Here are the Mohists who see all under heaven as white, and only themselves as black! Here are the farmers who nourish all things, with Shennong living forever! Here are the strategists whose advance 51Votes196.9kRecs219kFans
- 14 Why Has Your Highness Rebelled? 皇兄何故造反？ In the eighth year of the Jingtai era, at the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Zhu Qiyu stood atop the imperial steps. Behind him was a ten-year-old child. Below the steps stood the civil and military officials, all wearing impassive expressions. He sighed, then looked up at his panic-stricken elder brother. At last, he asked the question he had kept buried in his heart. “Your Majesty, why have you rebelled?” P.S. Warning: the protagonist is a schemer and won’t be pursuing technological advancement 24Votes295.7kRecs622.5kFans
- 15 I Have a Mythical Tree 我有一棵神话树 Across the boundless wilderness, countless giant clans stand tall, hiding innumerable secrets. Humanity is weak, starving, and oppressed by the myriad races. Ji Xia arrives in the boundless wilderness with an undying divine tree. He establishes the Cycle of Reincarnation and the Netherworld, appoints countless deities, and builds a heavenly court for humanity. The divine tree bears fruit, each containing wondrous treasures: [Myriad-Grain Treasure Bottle: Add spirit crystals to produce a huge sup 0Votes1MRecs1.3MFans
- 16 The British Civil Servant 大英公务员 The Second World War, which engulfed the entire world, was entering its final stages, but the decline of the British Empire had only just begun. The United States and the Soviet Union looked forward to a glorious future, knowing that the fallen aristocracy was no longer an obstacle. “I do not agree with their ideas, but dismantling British India first is not entirely a bad thing.” 0Votes566.4kRecs426.2kFans
- 17 Reborn as a Policeman in South Africa 重生南非当警察 Reborn in South Africa, Locke says: I hope for world peace. 2Votes979.3kRecs320.9kFans
- 18 EN Holy Roman Empire 神圣罗马帝国 The road to Austria's revival, and the story of the Habsburg family's struggle!!! The Holy Roman Empire, which was neither holy nor Roman nor an empire, has been revived!!! My completed classics, The Mediterranean Hegemon's Path and Pursuing the Dao Across the Heavens, are packed with chapters for you to enjoy. Welcome to the new Haiyue 1 readers' group. (This story is entirely fictional and exposes the dark h 1Votes774.5kRecs311.7kFans
- 19 Back to the Ming Dynasty as a Tyrant 回到明朝当暴君 I am the Son of Heaven, appointed by Heaven itself. I command the universe, carry forward the founding emperor’s legacy, and wield the Son of Heaven’s sword to crush all who refuse to submit. Let this be proclaimed to all under heaven: beneath the sky, all is the emperor’s land; within the borders, all are his subjects. Barbarians and foreign nations alike shall be servants of the Han. P.S. The audiobook version is now available on Ximalaya. Give it a listen and subscribe! General group number: 1Votes626.6kRecs731.8kFans
- 20 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
- 21 Restoring the Song Dynasty 绍宋 To inherit is to continue; to guide is to lead. In 1127, the Northern Song fell. Soon afterward, the ninth imperial prince, Zhao Gou, ascended the throne in Shangqiu amid great expectations, inheriting the Song dynasty and adopting the Jianyan era name. Yet within three months, Li Gang was dismissed as chancellor, Chen Dong was executed, Yue Fei was driven out of the army, Zong Ze was abandoned in the capital, and the plans to resist the Jin in Hebei were scrapped wholesale... After all that eff 1.4kVotes3.6MRecs20.9MFans
- 22 Gene of Department 13 in Radiant City 璀璨城13科的吉恩 Crime in the sunlight, riddles in the night. This is a strange and dazzling cyberpunk world… In 2276, the population of the futuristic city of Brilliant City has exploded. Human lifespans are longer, supplies are scarce, food is poisonous, social classes are entrenched, and having children is difficult. Crisis lurks in every corner of the city. In the midst of it all, the enigmatic Thirteenth Division and Ji En navigate a tangle of competing forces, forging order in the city… 0Votes653.6kRecs446.2kFans
- 23 EN The Top Student's Black Tech System 学霸的黑科技系统 “System, can I exchange points for money?” “No.” “Damn, then what use are you to me?” “I can make you a top student.” - From mathematical conjectures to controlled nuclear fusion, from a single blackboard to the boundless starry sky. This is a story about a top student. 31Votes6.6MRecs3MFans
- 24 EN The Legendary Mechanic 超神机械师 Han Xiao, a veteran power-leveling player in Stellar Sea, was thrown into the transmigration crowd by a mysterious force from the East, or rather, from a certain otaku. With a player interface in tow, he became an NPC and returned to the days before Stellar Sea's open beta. He resolutely chose the highest-difficulty class: Mechanic. Warships sail in formation across the stars, star-powered mechs twist through the heavens like dragons, psychic cannons lay waste to worlds, and an endless mechanica 434Votes9.2MRecs5.5MFans
