Bandits in an Age of Prosperity, Warlords in Times of Chaos
盛世土匪，乱世枭雄
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 3.3M Words
- Genre
- Historical
- Subgenre
- Historical High-Concept
- Updated
- 11mo ago
- English
- Request a translation
Synopsis
Stats
More by this author
In booklists 62
See all
I've Been Reading for Eight Years, and Lately Everything Feels Boring. Looking for Something That'll Make Me Sit Up and Take Notice
What’s the Hottest Historical Novel on Tomato Novel?
I’m in a reading slump.
I Spend More Time Looking for Books Than Reading Them. Help Me Out, Anything Good Will Do
The Four Best Books on the Tomato Rankings
What are the best cultivation and body-tempering novels on Qimao, with smart protagonists?
I've Been Using Tomato for Three Years, but Lately I Really Can't Get Into Any Books
I want books that really make me sit up and take notice!!!! Help me get over my reading slump, fellow readers!
Any Excellent Historical Novels?!
I'm sick of those power-fantasy stories where the protagonist shows off all the time!
The Kind of Story That Holds Your Interest and Never Gets Boring
The One and Only 9.9-Rated Masterpiece
Looking for books like The End of Ten Days. It's the only 9.9-rated novel on Tomato, so its quality speaks for itself 😏. Even though it's a male-oriented novel, it really doesn't feel like one, and it's totally fine for women to read. I've already gotten several people in my class hooked on it.
Book Nook (No Point-Farmers, Please)
Looking for books similar to Fantasy: Blind from the Start, Playing the Erhu. Feel free to recommend anything you think is good. If you've read something, leave a comment below. I'll check back now and then, so please keep the comments civil.
I Can't Believe Historical Fiction Writers Can Be This Good
A fact-based educational book written using sources from official history, but not boring!
It's Been So Long Since I Found a Book I Could Stay Up All Night to Finish 😒
Looking for a Rational Protagonist Who Develops One Ability in Depth
They always have a ridiculous hodgepodge of abilities. What's the point?
Nothing on the Recommendation Lists Appeals to Me. Quickly Give Me Your Favorite Highly Rated Books!
I just want books in the categories listed below!
I Have Eight Divine Books to Share with Fellow Daoists
Top-Tier Political Intrigue
Looking for books similar to "I Heard the Ruthless Regent Secretly Loved Me." Please recommend top-tier ancient-setting stories about a female protagonist and extreme political intrigue.
Today! The Rankings Are Out!! Ascend to Godhood!!!
Looking for High-Quality Historical War Novels
Transmigrate to Ancient Times, Build an Army, Conquer the World, and Lead a Cavalry Force
Looking for High-Quality Historical Alternate Universe Stories with Wars, Rebellion, and Bringing Order to a Chaotic Era
The protagonist earns merit on the frontier and rises through the ranks step by step. He fights the northern nomadic tribes, then when the realm falls into chaos, he restores order.
Build Your Own Faction from the Start and Grow It Step by Step
He treats his subordinates exceptionally well, acts decisively, and everyone fights to join his faction.
Give Me Some Truly Great Reads. I'm Really, Really Out of Books
Looking for books similar to "Transmigrating into a Single-Player Game: I Broke the NPCs".
Looking for Novels Set During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the Jin Dynasty, or the Northern and Southern Dynasties
I’ve read so many stories set in the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties that I’m tired of them. I’d like to try some less common historical periods. Preferably completed. Please recommend some~~~
Looking for Intrigue-Filled Court Politics and Scheming in Ancient Settings
Looking for books like "I Am Fan Jin: The Splendor of the Ming Dynasty After Passing the Provincial Exam".
Any Novels Featuring Heavy Armor and Powerful Bows?
Looking for books like Ming Dynasty: With Supplies Secured, I Crush All the Tribes.
In same booklists
In the Peaceful Years
Emperor Chen Wu, Ruler of All Under Heaven
The Nine Cauldrons of Heaven's Mandate
Reborn as a Warring States Overlord
A Foundation in Troubled Times
Returning to Ancient Times to Conquer the Realm
Back in the Warring States, I Became the King of Wei
Ghost Ming
Great Qin: Starting as a Fearless Frontier Soldier!
One Bowl of Instant Ham Noodles, and I Somehow Became Emperor!?
A Military Enthusiast Transmigrates into a Chaotic Age: I Am the God of War
Weapons Delivered from the Start: I Use Japanese Pirates as Test Subjects
Chronicles of the Prairie War
The Great Qian Corpse Collector
It Starts with a Mercenary Army
Late Tang: Book of Turmoil
Blazing Flames Over the Prosperous Tang
Iron Horses and Icy Rivers Haunt My Dreams
Reborn as King You of Zhou: From the Start, I Killed Bao Si to Consecrate My Banner
My Fate Is Mine to Command, Not Heaven's!
Reader comments 50
Google Translate
Sigh... Giving it five stars is fine, the overall quality and reading experience are alright, but, like most high-quality works, there's a central theme running through them—some are about resilience, some about seeking truth, some about dominance—but here... It's just "enduring hardship without suffering"...
The author's historical knowledge is solid, and the writing style is natural and effortless, almost like an ensemble piece. The brilliance lies in this: ensemble writing is generally the most difficult genre, but the author's pacing is excellent. It's a rare gem of a book. I haven't seen an author with such good writing in a long time.
The author's writing style makes me wonder if he personally experienced such scenes. The novel is incredibly realistic, easily drawing the reader in. Each time I read, I feel completely immersed, as if I were right there in the story. It's truly excellent. Author, I hope you continue your work and that we can finish reading it soon!
This is one of the best novels I've read recently.
The premise is usually very interesting. The protagonist, with modern knowledge and skills, travels back in time and uses their wisdom and courage to change the course of history. This kind of premise makes it hard to put down and keep watching.
I really enjoy this kind of historical fiction novel. The characters in the history books are no longer just a few lines of text; their magnificent lives seem to unfold before my eyes in another way. And the existence of the protagonist, Zhou Yun, can also make up for their regrets. It's really great.
Much of the content is highly intellectual, unlike some other novels that seem to insult the reader's intelligence. The plot is very logical and engaging.
The writing is good. While the cheat system is present, it's not overly powerful. More importantly, it involves gathering every piece of information on the battlefield and then integrating it, unlike some characters who simply use cheats. It's a pity there aren't many readers.
Throughout history, wars have been more often lost than won; that's the reality. The author is truly skilled; the characters are remarkably well-developed, and the storyline is vast. I couldn't put it down! Although I've only read less than half, it's already excellent, getting more and more exciting with each reading. I'll keep going!
I just read 50 chapters and it's pretty good. However, you have to read this book carefully because it jumps to different maps all the time. If you don't read carefully, you sometimes can't connect the content, especially when listening to the audiobook. Sometimes I have to look back at the original text to understand that it has jumped to another map. It's a bit of a letdown.