Abandoning the Song in 1142: One Man’s Northern Expedition
弃宋1142：一个人的北伐
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- Historical & Ancient
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Alternate History, Political Scheming, and Struggles for Supremacy!
Traditional historical fiction. No System, no transmigration, and no plagiarizing ancient poetry!
Historical Fiction That Feels Realistic
No System, and nothing about The Legend of Qin. Just straight historical fiction.
Meticulously Researched Historical Fiction
A twisting, suspenseful plot, a protagonist who's not an idiot, and something I can learn from while reading. Ideally, it should be close to real history.
Any Excellent Historical Novels?!
I'm sick of those power-fantasy stories where the protagonist shows off all the time!
Historical Fiction That Doesn't Dumb Down the Characters
I want a protagonist with brains
Any Historical or Ancient-Setting Novels Rated 9.5 or Higher?
Looking for books similar to "I Am the Tyrant of the Ming Dynasty". A modern person transmigrates into the Chongzhen Emperor's body, building a powerful nation through technology and political maneuvering. A rousing, wish-fulfillment story.
Looking for Superbly Written Historical Novels!
I've read The Chief Ministers, A Scholar of Superior Character, A First-Rank Official, A Generation's Military Advisor, The Son-in-Law, The Beauty of the Rivers and Mountains, The Unification of the Mountains and Rivers, I Picked Up Qin Shi Huang, The End of Song, New Song, and Joy of Life. Are there any similar novels with a highly intelligent protagonist who plans everything in advance?
Looking for Historical Novels About Someone Who Transmigrates, No System
No System, please. Ideally, the protagonist keeps a low profile and builds up their strength early on.
Transmigrate With Modern Technology to Develop the Ancient World
Any stories where the protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and uses modern technology to develop agriculture, reform commerce, and build industry?
Historical Fiction That's More Realistic and Longer, Please
Recommend Historical Fiction Set in Ancient Times Rated 9.8 or Higher
Looking for highly rated novels about a female lead who transmigrates into ancient Chinese history. Ideally, the male lead should be a powerful figure with high status.
The Best of the Best in Historical Fiction
Pure Ancient Military Fiction, Alternate History, No Harem, No Fantasy
Preferably something centered on schemes and strategy. The longer, the better.
History Novels That Get Your Blood Pumping
The emperor defends the nation's borders; the ruler dies for the state.
Historical Fiction! The Characters Must Have Brains!!
Are there stories where a modern person transmigrates back to ancient times and uses their profession to make a difference? Like a doctor who transmigrates to the past and advances medicine within the limits of the era, or a modern special forces expert who transmigrates to ancient times and builds an army using modern ideas. Or just invent penicillin or something. From the start, they pull out an AK-47.
Historical Stories (Any Dynasty, No System, and with Intelligent Characters)
Looking for books like "The Glory of the Great Wei". Historical novels with some brains behind them. Read too many mindless wish-fulfillment stories and they’ll rot your mind.
Looking for High-Quality Historical Novels That Feel Real! Really Real!
A historically accurate setting, the more accurate the better.
High-Quality Historical Novels
Historical Fiction: No Nonsense Allowed
It doesn’t have to be completely historically accurate, but at least don’t make it ridiculous. I want power struggles and political maneuvering that make sense. People shouldn’t just get confused all the time and believe the protagonist at first sight. The language doesn’t need to be perfectly period-appropriate, but please don’t throw in internet slang and memes at every turn.
High-IQ Alternate-History Novels
I want something with intelligent characters. No stories that rub my nose in how stupid I am, even if I’m not exactly a genius.
Historically Accurate, Without Making Things Up
Historical fiction has more room for worldbuilding, with vivid characters and no distortion of history. I want a satisfying read that covers dynasties, major and minor events, wars, and loyal civil and military officials, all presented in a historical setting.
Historical Novels Based on Official History
Historical novels based on official history, not unofficial accounts. Any dynasty is fine, but it absolutely has to be official history! Official history! Please! Historical fiction is really useful to me.
Good Historical Fiction
Break Free from Narrow Thinking, Broaden the Scope, and Give the Story a Vast, Inclusive Worldview
I’m looking for books like Transcendence Begins with Chaos. This is the only kind of primordial-world story that interests me. Don’t be bound by tradition. Does it really have to be only three thousand gods and demons from the start? Why couldn’t they be the last three thousand survivors, raised by the Great Dao through some ancient method? For example, the first...
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Question for DeepSeek: How would you praise a historical fiction author for being erudite, having a fluent writing style, and possessing a captivating storyline, clear logic, and vivid characters? The answer is: I admire the author's vast historical knowledge. Those institutions, clothing, artifacts, customs, and traditions lost to time are vividly recalled in his writing.
This is a captivating historical time-travel novel. The protagonist transforms from a modern librarian into a scout in the Song Dynasty, using his modern knowledge and wisdom to repeatedly resolve crises and avert disaster. The author's profound understanding and deep knowledge of history are a major highlight of this book.
The novel boasts a fresh concept, an irresistible plot, and a realistic depiction of the survival rules of contemporary society. Each chapter is meticulously written, accompanied by classical poems, providing immediate literary enrichment. Readers need to savor the text carefully to truly grasp its meaning.
It's very well written. There aren't many books on this subject. The Jin Dynasty isn't very well-known, but Tomato (the author) has written very few historical novels about it. I've only read two so far, and both are on my bookshelf. This one is comparable to the last Jin Dynasty novel I read.
So far, this book is quite good. Of all the books I've read about the Song Dynasty, this is the best. The writing is excellent, the author is very dedicated and doesn't treat us like fools. The plot is also quite novel and is indeed closely connected to history. If the author can maintain this level of dedication, I think this book will definitely be a huge hit.
It delves into the chaotic era of the Song-Jin conflict from the perspective of a lone scout, telling the story of ordinary people struggling within a historical framework. The snowstorms of the northern frontier and the maneuvering to return to the Song dynasty bring grand suffering into everyday life.
The author is truly dedicated; sometimes it doesn't feel like entertainment, but rather has the weighty feel of Yu Qiuyu's "Cultural Journey," yet it's not boring. The time period chosen is truly hopeless; the Southern Song Dynasty was definitely doomed, and the northern lands lacked a unified will. Therefore, I'm really looking forward to the author's fictional story of defying fate. Most importantly, the author is very strong in every aspect—yes, definitely very strong.
I've read through the entire Imperial Library, but I've never seen the archer who shot the eagle. The appeal of time-travel novels can be summarized as a "hero complex". To travel back in time, or to witness the unparalleled glory of one's hero. Who can summon the hero, with red kerchiefs and green sleeves, to wipe away his tears?
It's amazing to find a completely handwritten novel on Tomato Book, and a brand new one at that! That's incredibly rare. 🤦
I never knew there were so many stories after Yue Fei was killed. This is the first time I've heard of such a story. It's quite factual and not the kind of fabricated story.