Looking for Novels Set During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the Jin Dynasty, or the Northern and Southern Dynasties 求写五代十国，晋，南北朝时期的小说

1. 1 唐 A Soldier's Journey at the End of the Tang Dynasty 唐末从军行 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The Tang dynasty was at the height of its glory, yet its political failings could only be reversed by a hero of the ages. As the saying goes, rise and fall are governed by fate, and after reaching its peak, prosperity must decline. After three hundred years of glory and turmoil, the magnificent Tang dynasty finally crumbled. That year, Chen Congjin arrived in this world. He would bring this chaotic era to an end. 129.8kReads9.0Score13.7kShelves

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   These books are all set in the Five Dynasties period and tell stories of conquering the world and establishing a unified dynasty.

2. 2 小 The Rise of a Little Landlord 小地主崛起路 How Could One Know with Empty Sleeves两袖清风怎知Historical652k WordsOngoing The story of a transmigrator who only wants a quiet life, but is forced to change the world by the brutal, dehumanizing nature of the feudal system, and to surpass himself. (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental.) 459Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 3 有 With Me on the Throne, How Can You, Zhao, Claim the Throne? 有朕在，你赵大如何黄袍加身 The Black Duke's Mask黑公爵的假面Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Modern-day Guo Yi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a nine-year-old boy with the same name in ancient China. It’s the chaotic era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, in the third year of Qianyou under the Later Han. This Guo Yi is the eldest legitimate son of Chai Rong, Guo Wei’s adopted son, who is still known as Guo Rong at this point. The boy is called Guo Yige. As a history buff, Guo Yi knows what happens to the young Yige: he will be one of the members of the Guo family condem 8.8kReads7.7Score821Shelves
4. 4 唐 Late Tang: Ruling the Realm 唐末：节度天下 Kunlun Fish昆仑鱼Historical485k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the chaos of the late Tang Dynasty, Li Shuo finds a land divided among warlords, engulfed in flames of war, with corpses stretching for miles and human life worth less than grass. The moment he opens his eyes, he witnesses the final collapse of the Tang Empire. But he sees more than clashing blades and the romance of an empire spanning the land. He sees an age of ambitious warlords, when swords and spears will reshape the realm. From a humble farmer’s son to a regional 2.9kReads7.0Score174Shelves
5. 5 铁 Ironblooded Late Ming 铁血残明 Ke Shanmeng柯山梦Historical2.5M WordsOngoing In the late Ming dynasty, Spain and Japan gradually restricted the outflow of silver, reversing the capital inflow that the Ming had enjoyed since the early sixteenth century. The commercial and smallholder economies that coexisted under the Ming were both hit by deflation. Combined with the effects of the Little Ice Age, one domino after another fell, plunging the realm into chaos. In the eleventh month of the sixth year of the Chongzhen reign, the roving rebels crossed the river south of Mianc 104.5kReads9.4Score11kShelves

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   No other historical fiction on Tomato Books surpasses these two. The first one updates once every two weeks, maintaining a 9.5 Rating with daily readership. Although it doesn't receive many recommendations, it's a rare example of a story that's both intellectually stimulating and not overly satisfying. The protagonist's starting point is only slightly better than Zhu Yuanzhang's begging. The second one updates even faster, is a more intellectually stimulating and satisfying story, and seems to receive more recommendations. There's not much more to say about it.

6. 6 骑 Mount & Blade: Rise to World Domination in an Era of Peace, Starting with Patricide 骑砍：太平年从弑父开始问鼎天下 Fishing Enthusiast1垂钓客1Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsOngoing Just started getting ratings, and they'll rise later [historical epic + political scheming + ensemble cast]. The protagonist is Han Chinese, but he isn't the author's favorite. [You can enjoy this even if you don't know the Mount & Blade games! The System can train super-strong soldiers, and they're all normal people, not brainless NPCs.] He transmigrates to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period and becomes the adopted son of Zhang Yanze, the "Cannibal Ogre." On the very first day, his fath 31.1kReads7.4Score3.5kShelves

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   The author put a lot of effort into the book, clearly describing the background history and maps of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period! The war scenes, officialdom, and character portrayals are all very rich.

7. 7 我 My Days as a Grand General in the Two Jin Dynasties 我在两晋开府仪同三司的那些事 Nineteen Yao十九曜Historical396k WordsOngoing [No System or cheat abilities + no technology tree + ensemble cast + authentic historical experience + power struggles and farming] Transmigrating isn't a game. Beyond the mist lies reality, and you get only one life to make it through. There are no second chances after failure. In 316 AD, Liu Yao captured Chang'an, bringing the Western Jin dynasty to an end. Sima Rui led the northern aristocracy south, and from then on the Eastern Jin lay in wait like a tiger sharpening its fangs, while the nor 58Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's all here.

8. 8 开 From the Start, Armed with Just a Blade, I Slaughter My Way from Death Row to Regent 开局一把刀从天牢死囚杀成摄政王 The Evening Breeze as Before晚风如故Historical3.2M WordsOngoing [Ruthless] [Scheming] [Powerful Minister] [Fights Dirty] [Chinese-Style Enchantress] [Backstabbers Deserve to Die] Transmigration isn't about holding back. It's about doing whatever you please. The moment Chen Yan opens his eyes, he's in a prison dungeon, after his own father and younger brother reported him. With his life hanging by a thread, he doesn't hesitate for a second. He turns to a powerful minister and becomes his most loyal lackey! The powerful minister demands a token of loyalty. Che 12.8kReads8.9Score991Shelves
9. 9 十 A Thousand Beauties Across Ten Kingdoms 十国千娇 West Wind Is Strong西风紧Historical2.6M WordsCompleted In the late Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, Zhao Kuangyin is still only a mid-ranking officer. Yet a captain of the Imperial Guard already knows the story of his Chenqiao Mutiny and how he took power from his generals over a cup of wine. There’s still a chance for everyone, and besides, the captain doesn’t approve of how the Zhao family will do things in the future... 263Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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   This is the best Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms novel I have ever read.

10. 10 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 494kReads9.7Score70.5kShelves
11. 11 北 Northern Qi: My Mother Turns Out to Be a Transmigrator 北齐：我的妈妈竟然是穿越者 Nine-Crown Dabu九冠大布Historical274k WordsCompleted Gao Ze always thought that, barring any surprises, he would live out a perfect life as an idle noble. But a series of recent events made him realize that his mother was not simply losing her mind. She might really be able to foresee the future. According to his mother, several of his brothers would soon usurp the Great Wei throne and establish a brand-new Great Qi dynasty. She called it the Beastly Dynasty. To give them a chance of surviving in this chaotic age, his mother told Gao Ze every deta 1.2kReads6.7Score119Shelves

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    All three books are excellent. The first is about the Eastern Jin Dynasty; the second about the Southern Dynasties; and the third about the Northern Qi Dynasty (Gao Family).

12. 12 天 In This World, I Am Wang Lang 天壤之中，我就是王郎 Cold Crows at Chu Temple楚庙寒鸦Historical1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Eastern Jin dynasty, he becomes Wang Ningzhi, a man later generations will laugh at. He has little talent, yet marries Xie Daoyun, famed for her poetic gift and graceful bearing. This world is absurd, too. Huan Wen is copying Zhuge Liang's homework, Xie An is repeating Yin Hao's script, and everyone has their own schemes. Nobody takes the Sima clan on the throne seriously. Starting out as a renowned gentleman, he enters the treacherous court, becomes a strategist, ris 6.3kReads8.7Score521Shelves
13. 13 秣 Saddling Up in the Waning Tang Dynasty 秣马残唐 Utterly Useless Little Rookie很废很小白Historical3.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Tang Dynasty and becomes a refugee on the verge of starving to death. The moment Liu Jing opens his eyes, he sees a tragic world of warring fiefdoms, endless conflict, and people living in misery. Corpses litter the land, and for hundreds of miles, not a wisp of cooking smoke rises. Yet he also sees the romance of warhorses and flashing weapons, of heroes with the courage to swallow the world. This is the worst of times, and the best of times. Looking back at t 103.5kReads8.4Score10.3kShelves
14. 14 三 Three Kingdoms: A Duckweed in a Chaotic Age 三国：乱世浮萍 Black Emperor, White Star黑帝白星Historical1.2M WordsOngoing (Late Han and Three Kingdoms era + alternate history + no System + snatching opportunities + vying for supremacy + famous generals + renowned beauties): The score is low because it was just rated. The pacing is slow, and the Yellow Turban Rebellion arc is complete. In the second year of Guanghe, winter has come to the wilderness of Jizhou. Chen Mo, a displaced refugee, huddles among dead grass and corpses, starving and freezing, on the brink of death. Just as a bandit's blade is about to fall, d 31Reads6.3Score118Shelves
15. 15 三 Yuan Ji of the Three Kingdoms: Ascending the Throne Live 三国袁基，在线登基 Pure Beef and Greens纯牛菜Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [No System + late Eastern Han + court politics + warfare + charismatic, seductive lord + all-star cast + ascending the throne] Transmigrated as Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu’s elder brother, Yuan Ji, the legitimate eldest son of a family that had produced high ministers for four generations? A top-tier aristocratic family from the start, but destined to die a violent death? Yuan Ji declares, “I’m not following this lousy script!” With benevolence in one hand and ambition in the other, Yuan Ji is the o 13.8kReads8.7Score1.6kShelves
16. 16 科 The Imperial Exams: From a Duke’s Bastard Son to a Powerful Official 科举！从公府庶子到权臣的青云路 Zhou Shusen周树森Historical4.2M WordsOngoing [Not a BL novel! Not a male-male romance! One male lead, little to no romance, and a plot-focused story.] [Transmigration + Illegitimate Son of a Duke’s Estate + No System + Imperial Exams + Political Intrigue] He transmigrates, and the good news is that he’s now an illegitimate son of the Duke of Wei’s household, with food and clothes taken care of and no need to worry about making a living. The bad news is that he’s not only unloved, but also mocked and looked down upon. Heh. Never look down o 49kReads8.9Score4.4kShelves
17. 17 一 One Man's Warring States 一个人的战国 Ever-Hating Pigeon长恨鸽Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Everyone has a Warring States era in their heart. Is this world cold, hypocritical, and absurd? What makes one person think they can stand against the whole world? Look at them, sleeping through the darkness, reveling in their dreams. No one will wake them, not even in ten thousand years. People who speak the truth may not be liked. Can ideals and reality really never be reconciled? Hundreds of boats race downstream; countless sails pass by, and the world is transformed. When you reach the end o 71Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 北 The Rise of Northern Zhou: Yang Jian, Don't Even Think About Usurping My Throne 北周崛起：杨坚你休想篡朕的皇位 Falling Memories飘落的记忆Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [No System] [Transmigration to the Past] [Farming] [Diligent Governance] [Expansion] The final years of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. The Northern Zhou conquered the Northern Qi, unifying the northern regimes once more! Emperor Wu of Zhou, Yuwen Yong, was a brilliant and ambitious ruler, full of vigor. His soldiers were fired up, and their banners snapped in the wind! The Northern Dynasties could march south at any moment to destroy the Southern Chen and recreate the unifying achievements 7.2kReads8.0Score430Shelves

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    You can take a look in your spare time.

19. 19 家 My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han! 家父汉武帝！ The Wise Man's Mutt智者的土狗儿Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Winner of the National Library writing contest] [Top-tier historical storytelling + no System + rebellion + political intrigue + a love-hate relationship between father and son] Reborn in the womb as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han. His father is Liu Che, the most powerful carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BCE! And his maternal family’s lineup is even more outrageous! His mother is Wei Zifu, his uncle is Wei Qing, his cousin is Huo Qubing, and his youn 88kReads9.2Score8.3kShelves
20. 20 盛 The Splendor of High Tang 盛唐华章 Bronze Swordsman青铜剑客Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He accidentally transmigrated to the prosperous Tang dynasty and became the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, only to discover that the peerlessly beautiful Yang Guifei lived right next door. He struck up friendships with literary luminaries and gentlemen such as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei, and experienced the dazzling literary brilliance of the flourishing Tang dynasty. He won over famed generals from history, including Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi, and Gao Xianzhi, reclaimed the realm, and marched 461Reads7.9Score100Shelves
21. 21 重 Reborn in the Great Tang: Five Sons Vie for the Throne 重生大唐之五子夺嫡 The Moon in My Heart明月在心中Historical1.4M WordsCompleted During the Qing dynasty's Kangxi era, nine princes competed for the throne. During the Tang dynasty's Zhenguan era, five princes did the same: eldest son Li Chengqian, third son Li Ke, fourth son Li Tai, fifth son Li You, and ninth son Li Zhi. 876Reads7.4Score—Shelves
22. 22 宋 Song Soldier 宋卒 Brushwork That Captures the Colors笔下照丹青Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A strange door brought Zhao Shang to the Northern Song dynasty, where he became the only son of Emperor Renzong of Song. Bao Zheng memorialized: “Your Majesty should study the successes and failures of past dynasties and examine the gains and losses of the present. Then the ancestral state will enjoy lasting peace.” Zhao Shang smiled. “I'm just a minor soldier of the Great Song. I'll leave it to you, my trusted minister.” Han Qi memorialized: “Your Majesty should carry on the will of your ancest 1.5kReads8.2Score100Shelves
23. 23 五 The Greatest Tyrant of the Five Dynasties 五代第一暴君 He Chunyu禾醇玉Historical467k WordsCompleted [Historical Fiction Contest] How does one become an emperor? Usurp the throne, lead a rebellion, abdicate according to ancient rites, or inherit in the proper order. But amid the chaos of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, all it takes is a blade in your hand and a plan in your heart to dominate a region and build an empire! See how the protagonist escapes certain death and ascends the throne in just one month! And the emperor he will become is the first great tyrant of the Five Dynasties! He 87Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms and Northern and Southern Dynasties Time Travel

24. 24 戏 A Tale of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties 戏说魏晋南北朝 Qin Xue Wuhen琴雪无痕Historical806k WordsOngoing Telling history with a touch of humor doesn't mean making things up! It's the bare minimum of respect for the past. The 300 years from the Western Jin to the Sui Dynasty were practically a large-scale, absurdly realistic Game of Thrones. What a remarkable era it was: less than ten years after Sima Yan unified the realm, the foolish emperor and the fierce, ugly empress Jia Nanfeng turned the land into a bloody battlefield during the War of the Eight Princes. Liu Yuan, Shi Le, and others swept int 6kReads7.2Score297Shelves

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    A panoramic view of the chaotic period of the Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties.

25. 25 大 The Tang Dynasty's Strongest Military Governor: Starting as a Death Row Inmate in Weibo 大唐最强节度使：从魏博死囚开始 I Unleash the Hundred Blossoms我开百花杀Historical1.5M WordsOngoing The late Tang is collapsing. Huang Chao has drenched the land in blood, while warlords carve up the realm like wolves! Li Ye, an illegitimate son of a Weibo guard soldier, loses his father and power. His stepmother frames him, and the military governor plans to use him as a scapegoat! Driven to the brink, he spills blood in the mourning hall and raises his arms to shout, “Are the Weibo guards mere pigs and dogs? We must seize wealth and glory for ourselves!” He leads a hundred battle-hardened ca 43Reads6.5Score—Shelves
26. 26 北 Scheming for Power in Northern Wei: This Xuande Is Too Powerful 北魏谋国：这个玄德太强了 Dudu Who Lives on the Moon住在月亮上的嘟嘟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted (An alternate-history story, not based on official history) Liu Jing transmigrates to the city of Sishi in Northern Wei during its final years. There he unexpectedly meets the teenage Yang Zhong, still a farmer, and the rich young heir Gao Aocao. Thanks to the Liu family’s ancestral secret art, he successfully fools the two brothers into swearing brotherhood over chicken in a field of chrysanthemums. History would call them the “Three Chrysanthemum Brothers.” Later, Liu Jing becomes Er Zhu Rong’ 3.5kReads7.3Score233Shelves
27. 27 五 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: From Squad Leader to Master of the Shattered Tang! 五代十国：从伍长开始逐鹿残唐！ The Man of the Silent South Wind南风不语人Historical1.0M WordsOngoing In 898, the first year of the Guanghua era at the end of the Tang dynasty, warlords carve up the land and fight among themselves. Rituals and morality have collapsed, people trade children for food, and the world is a living hell. Liu Rengong, military governor of Lulong, brazenly betrays Li Keyong and swallows up three military districts. Lu Yanwei, military governor of Yichang, flees to Weibo in defeat. It is at this moment that Wang Zhongmu arrives in this era, becoming a lowly squad leader a 65.4kReads8.5Score7.8kShelves

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    I really like this book, mainly because I enjoy stories about rising through the ranks from a lowly soldier.

28. 28 五 The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: I Unify the Land 五代十国，我一统天下 So the Ties Have Run Their Course原来缘尽啊Historical711k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the seventh year of Tianfu in the Later Jin, during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (942), he becomes the seventh son of Li Congyan, the Han Chinese Prince of Qin and Military Governor of Fengxiang. At first, I really was a bad guy who stopped at nothing, because that was how I survived. Later, I really did become a good person, because I still had a conscience, though not much of one. 13kReads8.4Score805Shelves

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    The book I've been reading recently, all I can say is that the protagonist has become completely immersed in the era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.

29. 29 晚 The Greatest Warlord of the Late Tang 晚唐第一大军阀 Rebel逆贼Historical1.4M WordsCompleted If a person cannot leave their name behind in the vast river of history, it is as if they had never come into this world. After transmigrating to the late Tang, an age of upheaval, Qi Shen felt incredibly fortunate. Here, he could behead Huang Chao, wipe out bandits, reclaim Chang'an, and hold the emperor hostage to his heart's content. Here, he could defeat Qin Zongquan, pacify Yang Xingmi, punch Li Keyong and kick Zhu Quanzhong, calmly bringing the warlords to heel. Here, he could repel the Kh 1.9kReads7.7Score105Shelves
30. 30 五 The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 五代十国 Song Fuju宋福聚Historical207k WordsCompleted What a turbulent stretch of history! The Five Dynasties followed one another over just fifty-three years, with more than ten changes of emperor and upheavals that never seemed to end. The Ten Kingdoms rose and fell or coexisted, now proclaiming themselves empires, now kingdoms. One after another took the stage, while the people suffered. Anyone with an army could become a warlord. Factions across the land waged endless wars and slaughtered without mercy, each vying to become emperor and dominate 168Reads9.3Score—Shelves
31. 31 朱 The Red-Gate Play 朱门戏 Guest Beneath the Grain禾下客Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Transmigrating into the eldest legitimate son of a top aristocratic clan? I know this plot! Xie Daolin, a burned-out screenwriter, unexpectedly transmigrates into the eldest legitimate son of the powerful Xie clan In his previous life, he worked from nine to nine, six days a week, just to pay his mortgage. Now he lives behind grand vermilion gates, in silks and luxury, with twin maidservants at his side and even tribute tea to rinse his mouth. This decadent life... is amazing! Now that he has 1.7kReads7.8Score147Shelves

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    Good stuff, but nobody's around anymore.

32. 32 大 The Great Zhou's Legitimate Eldest Grandson: Rewriting the Five Generations of Respect 大周嫡长孙：改写五代尊 Song Dongming, Who Loves Fried Bread Slices爱吃炸馍片的宋洞明Historical1.3M WordsOngoing A young man named Guo Yi transmigrates to the Five Dynasties era and becomes Guo Zongyi, eldest son of Guo Rong. He knows that in six months, his entire family will meet a gruesome end. His childish pleas fail to get him taken along, but a few innocent words inspire his father to build a secret chamber, allowing them to survive a bloody disaster. With careful persuasion, Chai Rong abandons his reckless pursuit of quick victories, and the balance of power in this chaotic age quietly begins to shi 44.7kReads7.7Score4.5kShelves

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    On the night of the massacre, eight-year-old Guo Yi hid in a secret room, becoming the sole survivor of the Guo family. When he crawled out from the carnage, he witnessed his grandfather, Guo Wei, being crowned emperor in Chanzhou, a new dynasty born in bloodshed. And he knew—nine years later, at Chenqiao Post Station, a man named Zhao Kuangyin would reenact this script. But now, he was alive.

33. 33 回 Returning to the Five Dynasties as a Warlord 回到五代做枭雄 I Love Mao Mao我爱毛毛Historical415k WordsCompleted In the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, war rages and danger lurks everywhere. Yet troubled times bring forth heroes: mighty generals, mysterious recluses, and peerless beauties... Yun Feiyang, a science graduate, transmigrates into this world and embarks on a legendary journey. Watch as he laughs in the face of the world, revels among the beauties, rises through the official ranks, and turns the tide of fate, becoming a bold and brilliant warlord who is as resilient as he is resourceful, 25Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 34 大 Great Tang: I'm in Suiye City, and My Little Brother Is Li Taibai? 大唐：人在碎叶城，弟弟李太白？ Zhu Sanliang朱三两Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Anxi Protectorate]+ [No System]+ [Three legendary transmigration manuals]+ [Farming]+ [Starting out in Suiye Town] Li Mu transmigrated to Suiye City in the Anxi Protectorate during the Kaiyuan era, becoming the older brother of the immortal poet Li Bai. He had in his hands the three legendary manuals for transmigrators: The Barefoot Doctor's Manual, A Guide to Civilian and Military Personnel, and The Militia Military Training Manual. He had also thoroughly studied the Grand Ancestor's On Contra 6.8kReads8.7Score535Shelves
35. 35 北 Looking North to Yan and Yun 北望燕云 Bai Yulong, Who Loves Tuancha Tea爱吃团茶的白玉龙Historical393k WordsOngoing He transmigrates to the Five Dynasties with nothing but a rusty blade from the start. No System, no old master in his head, just a thousand years of historical knowledge added to his mind. Shi Jingtang betrays his people and becomes the Khitan’s lackey, the Khitan eye the land hungrily, and the Later Jin court is utterly corrupt. He fights bandits, seizes territory, opens border markets, and trains elite troops. From squad leader to military commissioner, from military commissioner to... emperor 203Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That's a must-recommend! It crushes Shi Jingtang and beats up the Khitans!

36. 36 穿 Transmigrating to the Five Dynasties to Become a Great Emperor 穿越五代当大帝 Qi Hengyi齐横一Historical220k WordsCompleted There is no System and no golden finger. The male lead relies entirely on his own intelligence and ingenuity. The story weaves in explanations of historical figures and little-known unofficial history, along with artistic adaptations and imagination. The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period was so complicated, with too many people and historical events to cover them all. This story focuses on the main thread, seen through the eyes of Song Ying, a transmigrator. Song Ying transmigrates to the F 8Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 37 我 I’m Just Slacking Off, Who Accused Me of Usurping the Throne? 我一摸鱼的，谁污蔑我摄政？ Who Knows Where知向谁边Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy] + [alternate history] + [one heroine] + [nearly invincible] My name is Ling Chen, and I'm in ancient times. To obtain citizenship in the Great Zhou dynasty, I was forced to volunteer for the Vanguard Battalion and go chop people up on the battlefield. By a twist of fate, I rescued an old geezer from the enemy. It was the best investment I ever made. I thought I had latched onto a powerful patron. But... Why am I the MVP when the results screen comes up? That's when I final 32.7kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves

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    Set in a fictionalized later period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, this lighthearted and humorous story leans towards a fast-paced, enjoyable narrative, yet also possesses a certain depth.

38. 38 十 The Ten Kingdoms Vie for Supremacy 十国逐鹿 A Blue-Collar Worker in Medicine医界民工Historical481k WordsOngoing [No System] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Reform] The Tang dynasty lost its deer, and all under heaven pursued it. When human beings become standard army rations and regicide and usurpation are treated like child’s play, it is time to change the rules of this world. Chai Rong, Zhao Kuangyin, Zhao Guangyi, Li Yu... Did you ever know? I, Meng Xuanzhe, have no interest in fighting you for control of a dynasty. I want a revolution. I will sweep you feudal emperors and your systems into the dustbin 271Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a truly excellent book set in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period and the early Song Dynasty; it's not a formulaic novel.

39. 39 逐 The Struggle for the Throne 逐鹿 Lighting the Lamp with You, Not You点灯与子非子Historical421k WordsCompleted In 912 AD, Zhu Zhong declared himself emperor, renamed the state Liang, and adopted the reign title Kaiping. History remembers him as Emperor Shenwu. The founding of the Liang dynasty marked the official end of the Tang era. The martial masters of the Tianji Pavilion once said, “One emperor, four kings, and six grandmasters: eleven people hold the fate of the martial world in their hands. “Zhu Zhong sits atop the imperial court and is unmatched in the world. He blazed a new trail for the age. In 908Reads9.1Score121Shelves
40. 40 农 Beloved by the Whole Village: The All-Rounder Is Bullying Villains Again 农门团宠：全能大佬又在虐渣 Listening to the Wind Beneath the Moon水月聆风Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Ruan Ning was born with a simple mind, but possessed incredible strength. She was unbeatable for miles around and notorious in the village for being a strange one. Everyone said she’d grow old alone, since no one dared marry her, and that she brought misfortune to her family. But one day, Ruan Ning suddenly regained her wits. She beat up bullies with a stick, kicked a scheming white lotus, and slapped a notorious lecher. Not only did she find her biological father, she also tracked down the fami 4.6kReads9.3Score553Shelves
41. 41 三 The Three-Part Tea Game 三分茶局 Dreaming of Tea's Fragrance茶韵梦栖Ancient Romance792k WordsOngoing A pot of clear tea, a few remnants of scripture. She only wanted to survive in a turbulent age, but amid the crashing waves of political intrigue, she took tea as her boat, ferrying herself and others across. In Jiankang's elite circles, who hasn't heard of “Master Hua”? That cup of clear tea earned her the respect of the literati, and made her the most dazzling “outsider.” With a few words and a laugh, she could make even stubborn stones nod, or turn the tides of the realm. But Jiankang was f 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a masterpiece of time-travel fiction set in the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties! A tale of political intrigue and power struggles amidst chaos! The female lead is highly intelligent and logical, not driven by romance, but focused on her career. High-energy throughout!!! Let's read it together! [Learned something new]

42. 42 蜀 Zhuge Liang Calls the Rebellious Son of Shu Han a Total Monster 蜀汉逆子诸葛亮直呼太妖孽 Lan Bingche岚冰澈Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Autumn winds sweep across Wuzhang Plains, and a star of the Han falls. For so many later romantics who love Shu Han and dream of its restoration, this became an unshakable regret in their hearts. Yet in the final moments of Zhuge Liang's life, he met a kindred spirit from a younger generation, long overdue. A mere brat, yet born with a rebellious streak. His words made even Zhuge Liang question his own life, leaving him feeling diminished. And yet, a deathless light flared in his aging eyes. "Th 779Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    A top-tier political intrigue novel, with a hellish start. The plot is tightly woven, with absolutely no red flags. Find it, and you win.

43. 43 十 The Sixteen Kingdoms: The Greatest God of War 十六国：第一战神 Four-Cornered Cat四角猫Historical381k WordsCompleted [Updates promptly every day at 9:00 and 9:10 a.m.] What dynasty came between the Three Kingdoms and the Northern and Southern Dynasties? How devastating was the Uprising of the Five Barbarians? How did the Murong clan rise from a small tribe to dominate the north? How did it fall, and how did it attempt to restore its rule? At thirteen, he was already renowned as the bravest warrior in the army. Through his own efforts, he changed Chinese history several times, earning the title “The Greatest Go 1.1kReads6.5Score102Shelves

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    The Sixteen Kingdoms, the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Sui and Tang Dynasties – all based on real history, incredibly entertaining! ٩(๑^O^๑)۶

44. 44 相 Prime Minister Zhuge's Northern Expedition, Liu Shan Leads Wei Yan in a Surprise Attack on Chang'an 相父北伐，刘禅率魏延奇袭长安 Mulin Shanbao霂霖山宝Historical3.0M WordsCompleted A purple-gold crown binds his hair. He wears a red brocade robe embroidered with flowers from Xichuan, armor linked with beast-faced plates, and a beautifully crafted lion-patterned belt. In his hand is a gleaming gold, tiger-headed spiked club, and beneath him is a Fire Dragon steed. And you're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: “For internal affairs, ask Imperial Father. For external affairs, ask the Chancellor. If there's anything else we can't decide, ask Wolong!” Zhuge Liang: “Your Maje 6.3kReads8.7Score516Shelves

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    Wearing a purple-gold crown to bind his hair, a red cotton robe adorned with a hundred flowers from Sichuan, and a chainmail armor with beast-faced heads, he had a lion-headed belt around his waist, wielded a gleaming gold tiger-head mace, and rode a fiery dragon steed. You're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: "For internal affairs, consult the Prime Minister; for external affairs, consult the Chancellor; for all matters, consult the Sleeping Dragon!" Zhuge Liang: "This rebellious son doesn't want to concern himself with anything!"

45. 45 大 Great Tang: The Two Heroes 大唐：双雄 Four-Cornered Cat四角猫Historical334k WordsCompleted The Tang Empire rose from nothing and went from glory to greatness thanks in no small part to the hard work and bold reforms of Li Yuan and his son Li Shimin. We invite all fellow history enthusiasts to join the two heroes of the Tang Dynasty and explore the thorny road they traveled to build their empire. 71Reads—Score112Shelves
46. 46 这EN This Great Wei Could Also Bear the Xiahou Name 这大魏，亦可姓夏侯 Han Xiaochun Steals Ribbonfish韩小春偷带鱼Historical1.8M WordsCompleted In the late Three Kingdoms period, the realm is divided among three powers. The Wei imperial clan is dwindling, while the great families watch hungrily from the sidelines. Xiahou Xian is reborn as Cao Cao's grandson. As a third-generation official of Wei, he will never let the Sima clan seize the imperial throne in this life. Sima Yi: Even if I wanted to seize power, where are my trusted followers? And where are my sons? Sima Shi: Father, when will I be able to enter government service? Sima 16.7kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    The novel, which depicts the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, features Xiahou Mao's son, who was given to Zhuge Liang and Jiang Wei, and ultimately became a model of a treacherous father and a virtuous son.

47. 47 我 My Father, Murong Chui 我的父亲慕容垂 Snowfield Panda雪地猫熊Historical502k WordsOngoing [No System + Struggle for Supremacy + Harem + Decisive and Ruthless + Non-Han Origin] After the Battle of Fei River, the land fell into chaos. Taking advantage of the turmoil, Murong Chui of the Xianbei restored his state and founded Later Yan. Unfortunately, his wastrel son Murong Bao lost most of the army’s elite in the Battle of Canhe Slope. A soul from a later age became Murong Chui’s illegitimate son, Murong Nong. Naturally, he couldn’t let his elder brother squander everything like a wastr 200Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    This is a good book I recently discovered.

48. 48 后 The Legend of Empress Zhaoyi of Later Tang 后唐昭懿传 Luo Guigui罗姽姽Ancient Romance834k WordsCompleted In the chaotic final years of the Tang dynasty, she is a lonely phoenix, adrift and without a home. When she was twelve, she met a young man and never forgot him. She journeyed a thousand miles just to find him. He is a young hero. Fulfilling his father's dying wish, he sweeps south to defeat Zhu Liang and marches north to trample the Khitan, single-handedly restoring the Tang dynasty. But forced by his stepmother and framed by his wives and concubines, he loses the woman he loves most, leaving 248Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    How about a female-oriented novel? It's a historical romance set in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Most of the major historical events are based on historical records, while the romance is fictional. The author has extensive knowledge of the culture, clothing, and customs of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

49. 49 凉 The Chilling Wind Sweeps Up the Dust of the Northern Barbarians 凉风烈烈卷胡尘 Sparse Shadows, Slanting Light疏影徐斜Historical149k WordsOngoing The year is 351 AD, the thirty-ninth year of the Jianxing era, during the age of the Five Barbarians’ Upheaval. That year, the lands north and south of the Yellow River are engulfed in blood and flames, as the Five Barbarians’ iron hooves trample the mountains and rivers. The people of the Central Plains flee south, while the people of the north cry out in agony. In Guanzhong, Fu Jian secures his foothold and establishes the fledgling Qin dynasty. In Hebei, Ran Min struggles forward, surrounded 1Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 十 The Emperors of the Ten Kingdoms 十国帝王 I Am a Nobody我是蓬蒿人Historical3.4M WordsCompleted After the Huang Chao Rebellion, Zhu Wen usurped the Tang Dynasty. Over the next fifty-odd years, the Central Plains saw five ruling houses and thirteen emperors. After arriving, he spent ten years lying low, reading three thousand volumes and honing a sword for the battlefield. He spent ten years at war, spilling blood across three thousand miles of north and south, defeating powerful foes on iron horses with blade in hand. Then he spent ten years governing, devising three thousand policies a da 35Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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