Novels like The Foolish Emperor
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- 51 Cao Thief 曹贼 Set in 2011, a story about a little Cao thief, brought to you with all the author Geng Xin’s effort. 0Votes806.7kRecs337.2kFans
- 52 Stealing Fragrance 偷香 Mo Wu’s new urban novel for 2020, Extreme Vigilance, has been released on Qidian. The characters’ dialogue is witty and humorous, and the plot is tense and tightly paced. We welcome all readers to show their support. Thank you. Title: Stealing Fragrance By lamplight, I seek treasures and steal fragrance. A thief has his code, and I, Zhang Yang, have my pride! After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms period, Shan Fei discovers that the age of the Three Kingdoms belongs to more than just 1Votes1.9MRecs402.8kFans
- 53 The Eighties-Era Shaolin Abbot 八零后少林方丈 Heaven must be blind! It sent a fine young man in his prime, born in the 1980s, back to ancient times, and not only that, he had to become a monk. Becoming a monk would have been bad enough, but he had to be an abbot! And as if being an abbot weren't enough, he got saddled with an Abbot System to keep him in line! Master the boy's training? Make Shaolin the greatest sect under heaven? Become the martial arts world's leader? The System's demands are outrageous. I'm just an ordinary guy from the 1 0Votes390.9kRecs397.8kFans
- 54 Return to the Ming Dynasty as a Prince 回到明朝当王爷 [The animated adaptation, The Beacon Fire of March, is now airing] Through a series of mishaps, Zheng Shaopeng, a well-meaning fool for nine lifetimes, finds himself back in the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty. It is a colorful age, filled with the wickedness of the Eight Tigers of the capital, the romantic flair of the Four Great Talents of Jiangnan, the teachings of the great Confucian Wang Yangming, and the absurd antics of the Zhengde Emperor, Zhu Houzhao. Having stumbled into this world in 12Votes5.2MRecs2.3MFans
- 55 Brocade-Clad by Night 锦衣夜行 I was everywhere during the Jingnan Campaign, the reduction of the vassal princes, the capital’s relocation, the compilation of the great encyclopedia, the campaigns against the Mongols, and the expeditions to the South Seas, yet no one knew I was there. The whole world fit in my sleeve. I walked unseen in brocade, keeping a low profile. A low profile was the way to go. A convoluted line of inheritance and a fate passed down through generations, one over which he had no control, set the stage fo 6Votes3.1MRecs890kFans
- 56 Ancestor of Ten Thousand Demons 万妖之祖 [A new book needs support more than ever. Whether you’re a reader or just passing by, I hope you’ll visit the book page and click “Add to Bookshelf” on the left. Find the recommendation section and recommend it a few times. Every vote is a little encouragement for me. Piaoliu thanks you sincerely.] A human in my previous life, a demon in this one! Are the demonfolk born to be weak, destined to serve as stepping stones for cultivators seeking fame and pillaging their inner cores to grow stronger? 1Votes257.3kRecs276.6kFans
- 57 The Culinary Traveler 美食旅行家 Ever since Zhang Xiao was able to expense his travel costs... He was either on the road or planning his next trip. He had stayed in presidential suites costing hundreds of thousands a night, sampled sumptuous dishes decorated with gold leaf, and lived in the lap of luxury. He had conquered the perilous Amazon rainforest and gazed out at the vast, breathtaking peaks of the Himalayas. He had no regrets in life. The top magazine Time had this to say about Zhang Xiao: “His job is undoubtedly the mos 0Votes145.4kRecs136.6kFans
- 58 A Thousand Autumns for the Young Master 公子千秋 After a devastating fire, Yue Qianqiu was taken home by Old Master Yue, a man of humble origins with a house full of descendants. In this world, there were powerful clans and scholars who fancied themselves noble and righteous. There were also martial circles and sects unwilling to live at the mercy of the imperial court. Scholars used their words to undermine the law, while heroes used their martial arts to defy its prohibitions. Conflict and excitement went hand in hand, as did opportunity and 0Votes717.5kRecs176kFans
- 59 The Humble-Born Top Scholar 寒门状元 Tired of flashes of blades, clashing horns and drums? Then perhaps you can sample the harsh livelihood of an ordinary person at the bottom of society. This book tells the story of Shen Xi, who transmigrated into a down-and-out poor family in the Great Ming. In an era when everything was considered inferior except scholarship, he changes his fate step by step through his own efforts, finally reaching the pinnacle of life! Tianzi's grand historical work of 2016, worth making your own! 8Votes1.2MRecs575.2kFans
- 60 I Can Turn into a Fish 我可以变成鱼 (Recommended new book by the author: "Invincible Divine Dragon’s System!")(Recommended new book by the author: "Invincible Divine Dragon’s System!")(Recommended new book by the author: "Invincible Divine Dragon’s System!") Chu Xian discovers he can turn into a fish. By eating fish smaller than himself, he can evolve and level up without limit. He can rule over fish and transform them! In the real world, his ornamental fish are sold all over the globe, his fishery is worth its weight in gold, an 0Votes158.2kRecs196.1kFans
- 61 I, Who Stunned the World! 我，惊艳全世界！ This is the tragic story of a man after he transmigrated. Have you ever seen a System demand, 'Put on a miniskirt and do a livestream'? Have you ever seen a System assign a quest to 'put on six-centimeter heels and dance to Blissful Paradise and Mighty and Majestic'? Su Lin was breaking down. He's still a man!!! At that moment, his entire worldview crumbled… 0Votes124.9kRecs166kFans
- 62 A Lowly Soldier on the Ming Frontier 明末边军一小兵 In the third month of the seventh year of Chongzhen, a severe drought struck Shanxi and Shaanxi. A thousand miles of land lay barren, and the people were starving. In the fourth month, Li Zicheng entered Henan and joined forces with Zhang Xianzhong to seize Chengcheng. In the seventh month, the Later Jin army laid siege to Xuanfu and raided Datong, taking many border forts. The Ming faced internal strife and external threats, teetering on the brink! That July, Wang Dou unexpectedly arrived in th 16Votes656.2kRecs585kFans
- 63 The Great Idle Man of the Zhenguan Era 贞观大闲人 In the Zhenguan era of the Tang, the realm was at peace and the land was magnificent, all under the Li clan’s special favor. Li Jing struck north against the Turks, while Emperor Taizong campaigned east against Goguryeo. Their armies were so mighty that they commanded the respect of the four seas. Now, let us set out anew and restore the old realm. Before the portraits of the meritorious officials, Li Yuan plucked his pipa and sighed alone. In the towers of Lingyan Pavilion, Li Shimin, drunk, da 0Votes1.4MRecs787.4kFans
- 64 Genius Feng Shui Master 天才相师 Young Ye Tian unexpectedly inherits the legacy of a master diviner. He plumbs the mysteries of heaven and humanity, understands the changes of past and present, and carries on the lost teachings of the sages. 3Votes1.7MRecs1.2MFans
- 65 Drifting with the Tide: A Great Military Strategist 随波逐流之一代军师 I have long since hidden away the gold at my waist; such matters are nothing unusual. If the world wishes to know the guest of the humble garden, he is merely a scholar from Jiangnan. Jiang Zhe, courtesy name Suiyun, was born poor. After ten years of arduous study, he finally passed the imperial examinations and entered the Hanlin Academy. But by chance, he was drawn into the struggle over the crown prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Faced with schemes and machinations, he had to match wits and p 2Votes5.8MRecs360.3kFans
- 66 Reborn as a God-Tier Spendthrift 重生之神级败家子 “I have to waste money! Otherwise, wouldn't I be wasting my parents' talent for making it?” That's what Hong Dali said in an interview with a reporter. As soon as the interview ended, Hong Dali opened the “Big Spender System” interface. Looking at all the amazing things on display, he stroked his chin and muttered, “If I waste another two hundred billion, I can get the blueprints for the core technology of this ultimate humanoid mobile weapon, [True Granzon], the ‘Annihilation Engine.’ Looks lik 1Votes1.4MRecs929.7kFans
- 67 EN The Solar God 阳神 The world is a vast sea of suffering. People are in the sea. The body is a boat. The soul is the person inside the boat. The boat carries its passenger ever onward toward the far shore. Should one cultivate the body, strengthening the boat until it reaches the far shore of suffering? Or cultivate the soul, teaching the passenger to swim? Cultivate the martia 13Votes4.3MRecs807.3kFans
- 68 A Great Landowner in the Tang Dynasty 唐朝好地主 Zhang Chao transmigrates to the fourth year of Wude and arrives at Bashang, outside Chang’an, where he becomes the son of a veteran soldier. But all he wants is to be a laid-back, prosperous landlord in the Tang Dynasty! (Recipient of the 2016 Xingchuang Award for Excellence in Historical Fiction!) 0Votes609.8kRecs501.3kFans
- 69 The Super-Spacetime Trash Station 超时空垃圾站 After graduating from college, Su Jing ran into obstacles at every turn and grew disheartened, so he returned to his hometown to clear his head. There, he discovered that his backyard had become an interdimensional dump, with huge amounts of trash pouring in every day. Some came from the worlds of novels like Divine Tomb, Battle Through the Heavens, and Coiling Dragon; some from anime worlds like One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach; and some from Marvel worlds featuring the X-Men, Captain America, and 0Votes405.2kRecs488.1kFans
- 70 The Wisdom of the Great Song 大宋的智慧 Yun Zheng opened a door and could never turn back. That's how life is: once the bow is drawn, there's no taking back the arrow. By the time you want to turn around, a hundred years have passed. This is a novel about the way of being a teacher. It speaks of the wisdom needed to survive, the warmth of human kindness, and the bonds between brothers. It celebrates humility, gentleness, and goodness. Here you'll find the most beautiful love and the deepest brotherly bonds... Perhaps I simply want to 17Votes1.3MRecs860.7kFans
- 71 EN The Peerless Demon Lord 神级大魔头 “You shameless Xia Ping! You stole my secret manual, took my pills, and stole my fiancée. You and I are mortal enemies!” “He’s a disgrace to martial arts, a parasite on humanity, a complete scumbag.” “He’ll do anything evil, even steal candy from three-year-olds. He wouldn’t even help an old person cross the street.” “He causes trouble everywhere he goes. He’s beaten the geniuses of every major clan. He’s hated by everyone!” Countless martial arts experts on Yanhuang Star gritted their teeth at 2Votes791.6kRecs486kFans
- 72 EN Eternal Life 长生不死 Mortal Arc: To seek eternal life, I scheme to claim the world! I, Zhong Shan, will establish a supreme Celestial Dynasty, gather the world’s fortune, wash away the karmic burdens on my soul, and then defy Heaven’s might, split open the heavens, and achieve immortality. First comes fate, then fortune, then feng shui, then the accumulation of hidden virtue, and finally achievement! To live forever, those who cultivate achievement establish Celestial Dynasties and gather the world’s fortune! Those 0Votes619.8kRecs409.5kFans
- 73 The Strongest Abandoned Son 最强弃少 When Ye Mo suddenly came to his senses, he realized that everything around him seemed to have changed, and his beautiful master was gone. He also discovered that he had become an unwanted pawn abandoned by a powerful family, a miserable guy whose engagement had been broken off, and the target of a woman humiliating him from the podium by reading out his love letter... But none of that mattered. What mattered most was that he had also recalled something terrifying that hadn't originally belonged 30Votes1.5MRecs1.3MFans
- 74 Three Kingdoms: Summoning Mighty Generals 三国之召唤猛将 Guan Yu versus Qin Qiong? Sounds good to me! After transmigrating into Liu Bian, the deposed Young Emperor of Han, he embarks on a difficult journey through the Three Kingdoms. No territory, no troops, no talent? So what? I’ve got a super summoning System, and history’s greatest warriors are mine to command! Don’t bring up the Three Heroes’ Battle with Lü Bu at Hulao Pass. I’ll summon an unbeatable lineup of Wu Dao Tian Wang, Li Cunxiao, and Li Yuanba. Want to see how that goes? If you send the 4Votes780.6kRecs399.6kFans
- 75 Just Try Telling Me That Doesn't Make You Mad 就问你气不气 Copying books gets you castrated. Stirring things up at the drop of a hat. He is the eunuch king cursed by thousands and the most hated troublemaker in the entertainment industry! Tang Jian: “Sigh, I’m desperate too! Ever since I got the [Universe-Invincible, Anger-Everyone-to-Death, Heaven-Won’t-Answer-Your-Calls-and-Earth-Won’t-Respond System], I feel uncomfortable if I go even one minute without angering someone!” Before entering the pit: The opening is mildly toxic. This is an entertainment- 0Votes273.5kRecs252.1kFans
- 76 I Want to Be Emperor 我要做皇帝 By the Mandate of Heaven, may the dynasty endure forever. I have drawn on the hard-won achievements of three generations and invoked the great cause of all under Heaven. With a three-foot sword in hand, I shall become ruler of all the world. The head of the Wiman king of Joseon now hangs above the northern gate of the Han capital. The Zhao rulers of Nanyue have surrendered their lands and submitted to the empire. The Central Empire, the Celestial Empire above all nations, is about to take shape. 0Votes1.4MRecs739.6kFans
- 77 Joy of Life 庆余年 A family that does good deeds will surely enjoy blessings in abundance. Leave blessings for the future, leave blessings for the future, and in time meet a benefactor. How fortunate, how fortunate, that my mother accumulated hidden merit. I urge people to help the needy and support the poor… But who could know that, though we inherit the blessings of those who came before us, in the end we must choose our own path in life? Thus, at the fork in the road: The east wind brings clouds and rain, and y 76Votes4MRecs5.6MFans
- 78 The Emperor of the Mountain Valley 山沟皇帝 The protagonist's father had a dream and thought he was the Son of Heaven. Then a Taoist from a run-down temple read his fortune and said he was destined to be emperor. And so, this little landowner, who had never even been to the prefectural city, declared himself emperor and founded a country in a remote mountain valley. (According to reader feedback, this book moves at lightning speed: he becomes emperor in just three chapters, and before you know it, the whole nation is at war…) 0Votes455.9kRecs334.3kFans
- 79 I Rule in the Spring and Autumn Period 春秋我为王 Reborn in the Spring and Autumn period as an illegitimate son of a noble clan, I was sent to live with the cattle and horses in the stables. Little did anyone know that this would lay the foundation for my hegemony. What does the partition of Jin matter? Watch as my Zhao clan takes its place! Laozi rides west on an ox, Confucius is full of ambition, and Wu and 7Votes688.3kRecs389.2kFans
- 80 Reborn: The Thief Who Roamed the World 重生之贼行天下 A lonely wanderer, steps that pursue the shadows, this is the thief's anthem. With the memories of a level-180 master thief, Nie Yan returns to ten years ago. Fate has played a joke on him. Everything he once missed, everything that was taken from him, he'll take back. Then he'll gear up with the best equipment, crush all opposition, kill any god who stands in his way, and become unstoppable. 29Votes2.3MRecs1.1MFans
- 81 EN Black Dragon Codex 黑龙法典 When you gaze into the abyss, it fires an antimatter annihilation cannon right back at you. A story about a magic-less black dragon stirring up trouble in another world. 4Votes460.3kRecs590.9kFans
- 82 The Great Wei Palace 大魏宫廷 New book, Zhao's Tiger Son. Born a prince of Great Wei, I would rather be an idle lord in an age of peace. My ambitions lie in wine, women, and song, but my heart holds the fate of my country and its people. If my elder brother is worthy, if my younger brother is wise, you can rule while I take it easy. But if you cannot make the nation strong, then I’ll ascend the throne and become emperor! Hongrun, You Can’t Do It, So I’ll Take Over 1Votes2.1MRecs1.1MFans
- 83 The Finest Houseboy 极品家丁 [How to read this book: Take your cue from Flirting Scholar!] A young sales manager has an accident and ends up in a completely different world, where he becomes an honorable... servant in the Xiao family mansion! Spring arrives late at dusk, Yet comes before the flowers know. Year after year, peach trees are planted, Blooming when hearts are breaking. “Peach Blossom Poem”, it belongs to Third Brother! 43Votes6.3MRecs1.5MFans
- 84 Golden Eyes 黄金瞳 The TV drama The Golden Eyes, starring Zhang Yixing, premiered to great fanfare on February 26, 2019! Zhuang Rui, a junior employee at a pawnshop, undergoes a strange change in his eyes after an accident. Exquisite porcelain, ancient and elegant bronze vessels, and thrilling stone-gambling adventures come one after another, turning his life upside down... 7Votes1.8MRecs1.5MFans
- 85 The Charming Young Gentleman 如意小郎君 A dual master's degree holder from the twenty-first century transmigrates into ancient times. No ring, no System, no white-bearded old man, not even any memories of this world… Damn Heaven, I started with nothing, and I don't even know who I am. How am I supposed to play this game? With hunger gnawing at his stomach and frustration weighing heavily on his mind, Tang Ning could not help raising his head and flipping off the sky. “Damn…” Something flew down from beyond the heavens and struck him s 5Votes1.6MRecs1.1MFans
- 86 EN A Top-Rank Scholar of Humble Birth 上品寒士 A seasoned modern-day backpacker transmigrates to the Eastern Jin dynasty, inhabiting the body of Chen Caozhi, a poor young man. His family’s farmland is about to be seized, and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law is being forced to remarry. How can Chen Caozhi overcome prejudice against his low-born status and change his fate, while protecting the interests of himself and his clan? Watch as this young man rises step by step through the rigid hierarchy of the Nine-Rank Official System, befriends 30Votes785.5kRecs822.7kFans
- 87 Online Game: Global Online 网游之全球在线 The tenth-anniversary novel, Mistbound Lord, is now available!!! The first cross-era online game in history to combine personal adventure, territory building, and interplanar warfare, Earth Online, has launched worldwide. Players from across the globe are online, and heroes vie for supremacy. See how the reborn protagonist builds his territory, recruits famed generals and renowned scholars from history, stirs up the world, and achieves an emperor’s reign! (PS: This is a return to the purest, mos 4Votes507.6kRecs424.2kFans
- 88 The Black Card 黑卡 A mysterious black card issues a different spending limit every week. Shi Lei has to spend the entire amount within seven days, or face the black card’s punishment. “Spending money really is hard work...” Shi Lei said. “Let’s set a modest goal, say, spend a hundred million first...” Shi Lei said confidently. “The thing I regret most in my life is having more money than I can spend, when I have to spend it all...” Shi Lei said at last. Regular group: Readers of Handsome and Charming Xiaoseliang, 0Votes714.1kRecs495.3kFans
- 89 The Han Legacy and the Noble Houses 汉祚高门 Shen Zhezhi arrives in the early Eastern Jin dynasty and takes over the body of a son from a powerful family in Jiangnan. He has ten thousand mu of fertile land, a fortune in wealth, and servants by the dozen. It’s an exceptionally privileged start for someone who transmigrates, but unfortunately, his father is a habitual rebel. The aristocracy flees south, the Five Barbarians wreak havoc across China: a dirge for the land of Hua Xia, a lament for the Han dynasty. The great clans can’t be truste 0Votes825.6kRecs424.6kFans
- 90 Bringing a Warehouse to the Great Ming 带着仓库到大明 Fang Xing transmigrated, bringing two warehouses with him! Other people transmigrate with an aura of supreme dominance, but all Fang Xing wants is to farm! “I just want to live a leisurely life in this era!” He owns a grand mansion and teaches a few disciples on the side, doing his best to help them climb the ranks so they can become his backing! But who could have guessed his disciples would be so unreliable? They actually turned out to 6Votes3.6MRecs1.4MFans
- 91 Demon-Binding 执魔 My obsession is the light of the world. It will cross the boundary between life and death, shine through the eternal night, and protect you through the dream of reincarnation... 106Votes4.8MRecs568.1kFans
- 92 The Tang Brick 唐砖 In a dream, I returned to Chang'an. Blood stained Xuanwu Gate, and only endless sorrow remained deep within Taiji Palace. The ringing words “The people are water, and the ruler is a boat” still echoed across the land of Chang'an, yet foreign cavalry once again smashed through the Yumen Pass. How could 64Votes2.2MRecs1.9MFans
- 93 Su Can's Journey Through Time 苏灿的时光羁旅 Su Can returns to a summer from years ago. The key question isn’t how he will adapt to this fresh start. It’s that, come tomorrow, the entrance exams will arrive whether he’s ready or not, leaving him no choice! Having crossed the boundaries of time and space, he stands on this side of time, facing a past that once brought him to tears. How will Su Can reclaim his lost chances, one step at a time, and soar like an eagle through this era, carving a brilliant arc across the sky? 1Votes843.5kRecs572.5kFans
- 94 Proud Across the Heavens 傲世九重天 A smile shakes the winds and thunder; a fury chills the vast seas. One hand shatters the sky, one sword dances beneath the heavens! One man, one sword, standing proud above the Nine Heavens! 13Votes2.6MRecs1.4MFans
- 95 The Legend of the Little Soldier 小兵传奇 He had been ambitious from a young age, dreaming of becoming a marshal who commanded all the armies under heaven. He believed that to become a marshal, he first had to become a general, and to become a general, he had to start as an ordinary soldier. Please support my new book, My Erha and I Share a System 5Votes4.5MRecs573.4kFans
- 96 The Ming Dynasty's Spoiled Brat 明朝败家子 Important notice: The Ming Dynasty's Spoiled Heir, also known as Ming Song. The eleventh year of Hongzhi. It was a beautiful morning. Zhu Houzhao had just come of age. Wang Shouren and Tang Bohu were sharpening their blades, preparing for the imperial examinations. The Little Ice Age had arrived, and its prolonged cold was ravaging the land. And at the Nanhe Earl's residence, Fang Jifan, the landlord's foolish son and the legitimate heir of the Nanhe Earl... began his shameless life of squanderi 14Votes4.4MRecs2.2MFans
- 97 A Perfect Life 完美人生 Li Qian was reborn. It was 1995, in another world. Here, of course, it was easier for him to succeed than it was for ordinary people. But what did success mean? Money? Fame? Status? Glory? All of those things, but not entirely. With that faint smile when she looked back, the warmth of a moment holding hands, and the subtle fragrance in his arms, life could finally be called perfect. 4Votes1.8MRecs871.6kFans
- 98 EN The Legacy of Zichuan 紫川 Two hundred years ago, on the Lanhe battlefield, the Light Empire’s last legion collapsed amid the demons’ roar, and the empire’s final emperor fell in battle. With no common ruler left on the chaotic Xichuan Continent, warlords rose up and fought for supremacy. Martial strength was the only means of survival, and ruling the world was the dream of generations of powerful warriors. In the southeast of the continent stood a powerful force that had endured for more than two hundred years: the Zichu 8Votes1.7MRecs1.1MFans
- 99 Stellar Transformation 星辰变 Born unable to cultivate internal energy, a child chose the painful and arduous path of external cultivation in hopes of earning his father’s attention and regard. Spring turned to autumn, and time flew by. The child grew up… into a young man. What truly changed his fate was a mysterious crystal stone formed from a shooting star: the Meteor Tear. Unbeknownst to the young man, the Meteor Tear merged with his body, and he underwent a transformation like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon… From t 27Votes6.8MRecs3.3MFans
- 100 EN The Ultimate Boss System 最强boss系统 What is the martial world? Is it dominating all under heaven and ruling an age, or making enemies of everyone and stirring up the winds of change? Reborn into a new life with the strongest Boss System, Su Xin can obtain the techniques and martial skills of every Boss from the martial arts worlds of his previous life. “My name is Su Xin. I always keep my word.” 7Votes1.3MRecs1.1MFans
