Good Reads I've Finished: Obscure Historical and Territory-Building Novels 看过不错的文（冷门历史/领地流）

1 大 The Floating Life of Great Zhou 大周浮生 Masked Tea假面茶Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing A historical fantasy about feudal lords, told from an Eastern perspective. It has a golden finger, a low-magic setting, no System, and is not a power fantasy. It's plot-driven, with a decent protagonist (?), and the author sometimes gets artsy and goes off the rails. Read with caution. (´-ω-`) Standard synopsis: “The state has no permanent ruler, nor do ministers have permanent stations. It has always been so. High ground becomes a valley, and deep valleys become hills. The descendants of the Th 0Votes4.3kRecs7.3kFans

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A fictional feudal lord story set in a world with a low-level spiritual realm, told from an Eastern perspective. It features a cheat system, a powerful protagonist, no system, and is not a wish-fulfillment story. It's plot-driven, with a good-natured protagonist (?). The author is a bit of a literary type and occasionally acts eccentrically, so read with caution. (´-ω-`) Standard version introduction: "The state has no permanent patrons, and the positions of ruler and subject are not permanent; this has been the way of things since ancient times. High banks become valleys, and deep valleys become hills. The surnames of the three empires are now those of commoners!" —Zuo Zhuan, Duke Zhao, Year 32 During the Kaiyun era of the Great Zhou Dynasty, imperial power declined, and social order collapsed. Various powerful clans ruled the world based on their lineage and blood ties. An antique dealer from Earth accidentally arrives in this ambiguous world. Originally, he only wanted to survive and live a long life, but after witnessing scenes of killing, betrayal, and twisted ethics, he vowed to reach the top and change this damned world of cannibalism!

2 封 Investiture of the Gods: From Minor Lord to the Ziwei Great Emperor 封神，从小邑主到紫薇大帝 A Small Favor举手之劳Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted When Chen Qingxiang wakes up, he discovers that he has transmigrated into another life with his memories intact, arriving in a mythic Shang dynasty where humans, gods, immortals, demons, ghosts, and fiends coexist… He becomes the thirteenth-generation descendant of the current lord of the Xuanshang state, one of the eight hundred vassal states of the Great Shang. … From the lord of a small town, to ruler of a vassal state, to Emperor of Heaven over the Three Realms… From mortal, to immortal, 0Votes28.7kRecs164.8kFans

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When Chen Qingxiang woke up, he found himself reincarnated with his memories intact, arriving in the Shang Dynasty, a mythical world where humans, gods, immortals, demons, ghosts, and monsters coexisted... He became the thirteenth-generation descendant of the current ruler of the Xuanxiang Kingdom, one of the eight hundred vassal states of the Shang Dynasty. From a small town lord to the ruler of a kingdom, and finally to the Heavenly Emperor of the Three Realms… From the mortal realm to immortality, to the Primordial Heavenly Venerable...

3 从EN Starting as a Planetary Governor 从行星总督开始 Red Heart Cloth红心布Sci-Fi3.5M WordsCompleted The empire's domain encompasses endless stars. In this dark and terrifying distant future, there is only endless war. … Gu Hang becomes the governor of a wasteland planet. All the previous governors were executed for failing to submit their tithes on time. Monsters and waste-energy storms run rampant, survivor factions scheme against one another, technology lags behind, productivity is low, evil gods awaken, and greenskin orcs take root and multiply… “Don't panic yet. Let me check the panel.” [U 7Votes95.3kRecs378.8kFans

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The empire's territory encompasses countless stars, and in this dark and terrifying distant future, there is only endless war. Gu Hang becomes the governor of a wasteland planet. Previous governors were executed for failing to pay their tithes on time. Monsters and waste storms rage, survivor factions scheme against each other, technology lags behind, productivity is low, evil gods are resurrected, and green-skinned beastmen take root and sprout... "Don't panic, let me check the panel." [Soldier Badges], [Heroes], [Technology], [Events]... Starting as a planetary governor, build a fleet that traverses the stars and suppress all aliens, heretics, traitors, and chaotic demons! Although I have formed battle groups on my own, funded battle nuns, embezzled imperial taxes, and disobeyed orders... I know that I am absolutely loyal! What traitor? This is clearly the Third Reich!

4 领 The Lord Is an Undercover Agent 领主大人是卧底 Learning a New Way to Speak学语新风Gaming550k WordsCompleted Many years later, when Xifeier saw the throne of the God Above Gods burning in flames, he would surely recall that distant afternoon when he became the Lord of Hell. “But I’m an angel undercover among the devils of Hell!” “My first goal is to ruin my territory and run for the hills!” “One of my strategies is to summon players: unruly, lawless, perk-hungry chaotic evils who kill a couple of NPCs whenever they get bored, all while drawing a paycheck...” “And so they came: expert streamers, the luc 0Votes14.5kRecs116.2kFans

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Many years later, when Sipher saw the throne of God the Highest God burning in flames, He would surely recall that distant afternoon when he became the Lord of Hell. "But I am an angel who has infiltrated the demons of hell!" "My first goal is to wreak havoc on the territory and run away with my buckets!" "One of the strategies is to summon players—some unruly, lawless, demanding, and troublesome NPCs who kill others for no reason—to collect salaries without working..." "And so they came: top-tier streamers, lucky winners, tycoons, reincarnated individuals, time travelers, agents from the Bureau of Paranormal Investigations, the Lord of the Nine Hells, cats..." [Although the beginning is somewhat similar, it's not a subversive, money-losing strategy.]

5 穿 Transmigrating to the Warring States: Imagawa Lives On 穿越战国之今川不息 A Faint Shadow Riding the Wind扶摇微影Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Transmigrate to the Warring States: The Unending Days of the Imagawa is a Japanese Warring States transmigration novel starring Imagawa Yoshimoto. The story begins with the Hanakura Rebellion in 1536. The author, a longtime fan of the Imagawa clan, has wanted to write this novel for a long time. This is a brand-new, standalone story with a new protagonist, and you can enjoy it just as much without having read the previous novel, much like each part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure stands on its own. 0Votes10.9kRecs8.6kFans

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"Imagawa's Unending Journey Through the Sengoku Period" is a Japanese Sengoku period time-travel novel featuring Imagawa Yoshimoto as the protagonist. The timeline begins with the Hanakura Rebellion (1536). The author, a longtime admirer of the Imagawa family, has wanted to write this book for a long time. This work is a completely new and independent story with a new protagonist. Reading the previous works will not affect your reading experience at all (just like the various parts of JoJo are independent). Of course, longtime readers who have read the previous works can find some Easter eggs as a bonus! Book club QQ group: 1025276972

6 神 The Age of Mythic Lords 神话诸侯时代 Mr. Xiong Er熊二先生Xianxia1.6M WordsCompleted While the Ji-surname princes and the princes of other houses debated who should rule the realm, the Qi Refiners were quietly rising. In this turbulent age, I, Jiang Hua, have reached where I am today entirely through my own efforts! 0Votes23kRecs114.8kFans

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While the feudal lords of the Ji clan and those of other clans were debating who should rule the world, Qi cultivators were quietly rising in power. In this turbulent era, I, Jiang Hua, have been able to get to where I am today entirely on my own merits!

7 骑EN Mount & Blade War Chronicles 骑砍战记 Moonlight on the Twelfth Floor十二楼月明Gaming1.9M WordsCompleted This is Pendor. The kingdom’s griffin banner has been raised once more, and Leon, the child of prophecy, must face his destiny. Enemies surround him from behind, and deadly dangers lie ahead. Neither born to nobility nor blessed with immense wealth, all he can rely on is… um… half a Mount & Blade System. But Leon says it’s no big deal… He just needs to be a little more cautious and develop under the radar. Wel 0Votes31.5kRecs131kFans

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Please support my new book, "Secondhand Time Travel: Liu Bei the Big-Eared Bandit". This is Pande. The kingdom's griffin banner is raised once more, and the prophesied son, Leon, must begin to confront life head-on. Enemies were lurking behind him, and danger lurked in the road ahead. He wasn't born into nobility, nor was he a wealthy merchant; all he could rely on was... Well... Half of the Mount & Blade system. But Li Ang said it wasn't a big problem... He just needed to be more careful and develop his strength cautiously. Well, shamelessness and cunning are virtues for the lords of Pendor. White Hart Castle welcomes all young men who want to find their future in the war...

8 我EN Grinding My Stats on a Deserted Island 我在荒岛肝属性 Eternal at the End最终永恒Sci-Fi2.1M WordsCompleted Spiritual qi revival, mysterious forces descend, the rules change, and the times are transformed. I was the first superpowered individual, and I'm also the strongest person in the world. The truth is, I'm not dead. I'm just stranded on a deserted island, searching for a trove of precious treasures from an alien civilization. There's only one last step. I need a rescue team to bring these treasures back. Once I'm back on Earth, I'll make you all billionaires at once. Wealth, prestige, fame, and f 1Votes224.3kRecs1.2MFans

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Spiritual energy revives, mystery descends, rules change, and eras shift. I was the first superhuman, and also the strongest in the world. Actually, I didn't die; I'm just stranded on a deserted island, searching for a batch of precious treasures from an extraterrestrial civilization. Now, only the final step remains. I need a rescue team to transport this treasure back to Earth. Once back, you'll instantly become billionaires, enjoying wealth, fame, and fortune—all within your grasp. What? No one's coming to rescue me? Well... Then I'll just have to swim back myself. Don't blame me for not giving you a chance! I really can swim back by myself!

9 穿 Transmigrating to the Warring States: Facing Bai Qi from the Start 穿越战国，开局直面白起 Principal Tianpeng天蓬校长Historical430k WordsOngoing Transmigrating to the Warring States kingdom with the strongest cavalry, and commanding its elite force of 400,000 soldiers. That has to be the pinnacle of life, right? Oh, and the place I transmigrated to is called Changping. The enemy commander is Bai Qi. Want to run? No chance. Then I'll just have to win the Battle of Changping fair and square. 0Votes4.6kRecs70.5kFans

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To transmigrate to the nation with the strongest cavalry in the Warring States period and command the nation's most elite army of 400,000—that would definitely be the pinnacle of life. By the way, the place I traveled to is called Changping. The commander on the other side is called Bai Qi. Trying to run? No way. Then let me win the Battle of Changping honorably.

10 再 Rebuilding the Prosperous Tang Dynasty by Summoning Players 再造盛唐从召唤玩家开始 Fat Bird Goes First肥鸟先行Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The closed beta for The Tang Dynasty: A Turbulent Age is in full swing! In The Tang Dynasty: A Turbulent Age, as long as you work hard enough, you can rise from being cannon fodder hauling bricks and delivering messages to a general commanding armies in battle, or a governor ruling over a region. You ask how to succeed? Of course, you have to grind! This is a magnificent real-time strategy game, a magnificent business simulation game, and, above all, a magnificent role-playing game. Li Yan trans 0Votes79.9kRecs164.3kFans

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The closed beta test of "The Legend of Tang Dynasty" is now in full swing! In the game "Tang Dynasty Chronicles", as long as you work hard enough, you can rise from a cannon fodder who carries bricks and delivers messages to a general who commands thousands of troops and a prefect who governs a region. You ask me how to succeed? The answer is, of course, hard work! This is a great real-time strategy game, a great simulation game, and a great role-playing game. Li Yan, who transmigrated to the mid-Tang Dynasty after the An Lushan Rebellion, unlocked a summoning system that allows him to summon creatures called "players". An Lushan plundered the two capitals, the Tibetans and Uyghurs were stirring, and the military governors of the border towns were beginning to harbor rebellious intentions. Just watch how Li Yan saves the day!

11 保EN Protect Our Patriarch 保护我方族长 Ao Wuchang傲无常Eastern Fantasy6.7M WordsCompleted Transmigrate into a clan leader in a fantasy world, and portray that world as realistically as possible from the perspective of a family. Grow spirit crops, raise spirit fish, and develop all kinds of family businesses. Support the laid-back elders until they become ancestors who can serve as a protective umbrella, and encourage the younger generation to venture into sacred sites and academies, making a name for themselves. The family members in this story are close-knit and united, working toge 10Votes16.6MRecs1.4MFans

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Transmigrating into the body of a clan leader in a fantasy world, I depict this fantasy world as realistically as possible from the perspective of my family. I cultivate spiritual fields, raise spiritual fish, and develop various family industries. I support my lazy elders to become patriarchs and act as their protectors, while encouraging the younger generation to bravely venture into sacred academies and make a name for themselves. The family members in this story are harmonious and united, working together to create a better future. It's a non-action-based fantasy game that focuses on improving various family businesses, including funds, facilities, servants, generals, clansmen, guest advisors, and in-laws. It strives to offer a fresh perspective on the "old-fashioned" fantasy world. Plot discussion group: 837185062

12 日 A Stroll Through Japan’s Warring States 日本战国走一遭 Filthy Nonhuman秽多非人Historical1.6M WordsCompleted No womanizing, no harem, no struggle for supremacy, unification if the mood strikes; No System, no cheats, no famous warlord, just coasting through life; Set in the Warring States era, with history and made-up parts; the story ends when the characters die; Read if you like it. If you don’t, complain, but don’t leave without giving it a click. 0Votes375.5kRecs0Fans

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No harem, no power struggles, unification will be achieved as fate dictates; No system, no cheating, no big name, just coasting along; It's set in the Warring States period, with historical elements and fictional elements; the story ends when the main character dies. Take a look if you like, criticize if you don't, but please don't leave, give me a click.

13 不 An Unusual Sengoku Japan 不一样的日本战国 Five Four Four Five Five五四四五五Light Novel6.4M WordsCompleted A beautiful man whose looks bring disaster transmigrates into Japan's Warring States period, bringing along a group of simping retainers as he wages a hardcore struggle for supremacy and revives his family fortune in a truly matriarchal world. Also known as The Me in Japan's Warring States Era Is Unmatched Under Heaven, So Even the Daimyo Want to Bear My Children and Seize My Family Fortune 3Votes121.6kRecs97.5kFans

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A handsome but troublesome man transmigrates to Japan's Sengoku period, accompanied by a group of sycophantic retainers, and embarks on a hardcore conquest to revive his family's power in a matriarchal world. Also known as "In Japan's Sengoku Period, I Was Unrivaled, So Much So That Daimyo Wanted to Have My Child and Seize My Clan's Fortune."

14 国EN The King 国王 New Sea Moon 1新海月1Western Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted Many races coexist, and swords and magic shine side by side. Humans, sea folk, elves, dwarves, beastfolk, and more all vie to let their civilizations shine, composing an epic tale of tragedy and glory! (A slow-paced, warmongering lord story. A little patience is recommended.) If you’re out of books to read, please check out Following the Dao Across the Heavens, The Holy Roman Empire, and The Path to Hegemony in the Mediterranean. Group 1: 906082865 (newly created) Group 3: 8Votes612.3kRecs1.7MFans

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All races coexist, swords and magic intertwine, humans, sea creatures, elves, dwarves, orcs... Vie to unleash the light of civilization and compose epic tales of tragedy! (This is a slow-burn novel about farming and building a lord; please be patient.) For those experiencing a reading slump, please check out "The Pursuit of the Way in the Heavens," "The Holy Roman Empire," and "The Road to Mediterranean Domination." Group 1: 906082865 (Newly Created) Group 2: 392218485 Group 3: 711703474

15 黎EN The Sword of Dawn 黎明之剑 Yuantong远瞳Sci-Fi6.3M WordsCompleted Gao Wen transmigrated, but something went a little wrong along the way. After floating above some otherworldly continent for more than a hundred thousand years, he decided he probably needed a body to count as a complete transmigrator. But after finally succeeding, he never expected he'd have to climb out of a coffin in that body, only to face two utterly terrified great-great-great-great...great-granddaughters. And a world on the verge of the end of an era. 587Votes13MRecs3.8MFans

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Gawain time-traveled, but there was a slight problem during the process. After drifting in the sky above a certain alien continent for hundreds of thousands of years, he felt that he might need a body to be considered a complete transmigrator. However, he did not expect that after finally succeeding, he would have to crawl out of the coffin with this body and face two terrified great-great-great-granddaughters. And a world that is about to reach the end of its era.

16 这EN This Game Is Too Realistic 这游戏也太真实了 Morning Star LL晨星LLSci-Fi6.9M WordsCompleted This game is way too realistic! Hauling bricks, running errands, picking up trash, delivering packages... At most, a company can make you experience the hardships of working 996. Here, you can experience 007 on super speed. All right, enough talk. The great Administrator has called me to haul bricks. The Administrator says that as long as we work hard and offer up our livers, next month he can get himself another brand-new set of power armor. Then he’ll take us to explore a whole new map, where 467Votes4.9MRecs9.4MFans

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This game is so realistic! Moving bricks, running errands, picking up trash, delivering packages... At most, your company can let you experience the hardships of 996 work schedules, but here you can experience double the 007 work schedule. Alright, enough chit-chat, the great manager has called me to go do some manual labor. That guy said that as long as we work hard and donate our livers, he can get a brand new set of power armor next month. Then he'll take us to explore a brand new map and scavenge even more junk in the vast wasteland! Chu Guang, who transmigrated to a wasteland world, discovered that he had unlocked the Vault System, which allowed him to summon creatures called "Players" from parallel worlds. From that day on, the entire wasteland became unruly.

17 战 Chronicles of the Warring States' Lucky Star 战国福星大事记 Bear in Winter冬天里的熊Historical2.3M WordsCompleted A bowl of cold leftovers fried countless times has been put back on the stove by Old Bear. An ordinary Beijing high school student has arrived in Japan's Warring States period, maneuvering among such gaming celebrities as Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and so on. It is certain that he will change this era, but how much will this era change him? Let us wait and see! 1Votes1.3MRecs52.8kFans

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Old Xiong puts a bowl of leftover rice, reheated countless times, back into the pot. An ordinary high school student from Beijing is transported to Japan's Sengoku period, navigating the complex relationships between Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and other prominent figures from the game. He will undoubtedly change this era, but how much will this era change him? Let's wait and see!