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. 451 晚 The Great Warlord of the Late Tang 晚唐大军阀 Di Ming涤明Historical545k WordsOngoing Xiao Jin, a top modern history student, suddenly finds his soul transported to Xiangzhou in 880 AD, where he becomes its governor at the age of just twenty-six. Eight chi tall, or around 1.8 meters, with a face as handsome as jade and an elegant bearing, he awes the officials and military commanders of the entire province as soon as he takes office. At this time, Huang Chao’s forces are approaching Tong Pass, and the Tang dynasty is on the brink of collapse. Warlords are carving up the land, re 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Fast-paced, high combat strength

2. 452 从 From the Three Kingdoms to the World 从三国走向世界 Just One Ordinary Person染人一枚Historical151k WordsCompleted This is a different parallel world. In the fifth year of Jian'an, the blade that should have ended the life of Jiangdong's Little Conqueror unexpectedly became the wedge that ushered in a new age. Sun Ce, the hero who should have fallen, was reborn from a pool of blood. With extraordinary martial prowess and the support of Zhou Yu and others, he swept through the six commanderies of Jiangdong, subdued the great clans, recruited talented men, and planted the Sun family's banner firmly in this fer 11Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 453 孤 A Lone City Guarding the Realm 孤城守山河 Good for You好来喔Historical626k WordsCompleted Introduction to Gu Cheng Shou Shan He, a Tomato Novel In 1258, the Mongol army marched south, and Sichuan fell. The young Shen Yanqiu watched helplessly as his father was struck by an arrow and killed. His father’s only dying message was a blood-written note: “There is a traitor in the army.” With his father’s saber, he fled to Diaoyu Fortress, an isolated stronghold perched on cliffs beside the Jialing River. Refugees swarmed through the fortress, and food supplies were nearly gone. A traitor l 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Highlight 1: One man, holding off an army of 100,000. Shen Yanqiu wasn't a general, nor a descendant of a noble family; he was just a woodcutter. His father was dead, and he entered Diaoyu City carrying a note that read, "There's a traitor in the army." No cheat codes, no system, no time travel. What did he rely on? His sword, his brain, and the word "never retreat." Kublai Khan offered a reward of 10,000 taels of gold for his life, but he stood on the city wall, his robes billowing in the wind, and said, "As long as I live, the city lives." Highlight 2: Kublai Khan's four-pronged attack, Shen Yanqiu's four-pronged counterattack. Leaflets saying the Song Dynasty was over? Shoot them back, saying Kublai Khan had usurped the throne. Rumors spreading that I was going to surrender? Publicly swearing an oath of blood, the rumors dispelled. Starving me to death? Night raid on the granary, snatching food from the tiger's mouth. Persuading me to surrender and give me a way out? Raise the banner, "The Song Dynasty is over, but Diaoyu City will not fall." Highlight 3: Not just fighting, but also winning hearts and minds. Kublai Khan attacked hearts and minds, and Shen Yanqiu also attacked hearts and minds. The two sides clashed on an unseen battlefield, exposing secrets, spreading rumors, shooting leaflets, and killing messengers. In the end, the Mongol army itself fell into chaos; soldiers deserted, and generals became suspicious. This battle wasn't fought with swords, but with hearts and minds. Point Four: You'll open it with a smile, but finish it in tears. You thought it was a thrilling, action-packed story? No, the author cuts to the heart with every stroke. Chen Qi died on the plank road, Liu Da died from an infected wound, and Wang Laosi died refusing amputation. Comrades fell one by one, and Shen Yanqiu buried them one by one. He sat before the graves for an hour, silent and without tears. The reader wept. Highlights: • **Intelligence Satisfaction:** Shen Yanqiu sees through the feigned retreat, uses fire, digs traps, and employs water attacks to defeat the enemy. • **Face-Slapping Satisfaction:** He knocks down a veteran with a single punch, publicly exposes Zhang Qian, and executes the envoy as a show of force. • **Action Satisfaction:** They swear a blood oath, proclaim "I am here, the city is here," and raise the flag. • **Emotional Satisfaction:** Su Qingci holds an umbrella for him, grasps his hand, and whispers "Don't die," "I won't." In short: The Song Dynasty may have fallen, but Diaoyu City will not. The strongest holdout in history, stubbornly holding on for thirty-six years. "The Great Song Holdout: Diaoyu City Will Not Fall"

4. 454 五 At the End of the Five Dynasties: I Am Chai Rong 五代末年之我是柴荣 Soaring Cranes in the Ninth Heaven鹤翱九天Historical255k WordsOngoing By accident, I transmigrated to the chaotic final years of the Five Dynasties and became Chai Rong. As time goes by, watch how I go from a writer who only wanted to find a way home to driving out the Khitans, conquering Western Shu, subduing Southern Tang, developing the economy, and putting the bureaucracy in order, gradually becoming a wise emperor who finds a way forward for that chaotic age. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Although it was written about Chai Rong, the author himself felt that he was going too far and couldn't stop writing, so he felt that it should be called "The Chronicles of Heroes".

5. 455 诡 The Fog of a Bizarre Case 诡案迷雾 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical682k WordsOngoing A historical mystery and political intrigue novel set in the fictionalized Wu Zhou period of the Tang dynasty, around the fifteenth year of Wu Zhou. It follows the protagonist and his companions as they enter government service and become entangled in a series of criminal cases, as well as the gripping struggle over the succession to the throne at the Luoyang court. This is my second novel. I hope you enjoy it, and I’ll do my best to tell a good story! 78Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 456 我 I, the Last of the Shatuo, Shoot Down the Five Dynasties 我，沙陀遗孤，箭镇五代 Marty Wind and SnowMarty风雪Historical301k WordsOngoing The story of the Five Dynasties’ greatest archer. A slow burn, with no golden finger. Lie, a young Shatuo with golden eyes, holds a secret known to no one, one that concerns the states of Jin and Liang. From an orphan who loses his mother from the start, he grows into an unparalleled general who dominates the battlefield. From a common soldier, he rises to become the military governor of the Jingnan Army, commanding a hundred thousand troops. The destruction of Yan, Liang, and Shu is all his doi —Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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   A niche, high-quality historical drama set in the Five Dynasties period. It doesn't skimp on intelligence; it emphasizes political intrigue, historical research, and character development. It should have been published on [website name], but was mistakenly released on [website name]. For those who enjoy serious history, it's similar to the epic tale of the Ming Dynasty.

7. 457 穿 Transmigrating to the Western Jin: I Carve a Path Through Liangzhou With Two Systems 穿越西晋：我靠双系统从凉州杀疯 Shen Han, Who Loves Loofah Egg Soup爱吃丝瓜蛋汤的沈瀚Historical465k WordsOngoing In 280 AD, Ma Lin is born into the Ma family in Liangzhou, the grandson of the famed general Ma Long. He has a mounted-combat System that makes him invincible on the battlefield, and an online marketplace that supplies endless grain and armor, as long as he can cover the shipping costs. For fourteen years, he conceals his talents, trains a force of loyal warriors, and takes root in Zhan Yin, a dilapidated frontier town. When bandits attack, he beheads them with his lance; when the Qiang press ag 4Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 458 唐 A Dream at the End of the Tang Dynasty 唐末之梦 I Don't Want to Work to Support My Family不想打工养家Historical159k WordsOngoing Huang Chao? Zhu Wen? Shi Jingtang? Liu Zhiyuan? Guo Wei? Chai Rong? Zhao Kuangyin? They say heroes are born in troubled times? First came the decline of the great clans of the Five Surnames and Seven Houses. Then came the rise of the powerful families of Jiangnan, built on generations of accumulated strength. Xin Weiyang: These rivers and mountains are so fair, they have drawn countless heroes to bow before them. Alas, Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han fell short in literary grace; Tang Taizon —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Quite realistic, quite meticulous.

9. 459 至 March on Jincheng! Rout the Five Hu With a Thousand Troops! Conquer Xushan 至晋破龙城！千军乱五胡！踏胥山 Three-Coin Vinegar with Scallions三文陈醋加葱Historical113k WordsOngoing Set in the Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties! This is a fictional setting, so don’t take it as history! [No System], [lecherous old rascal], [you’ll know from the start that he’s definitely no saint], [he has no choice but to do what he does early on to stay alive. He’s nearly starving to death, so he has to resort to this]. There’s no cultivation and no superhuman martial arts. It’s roughly like a fictionalized Wei-Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties era, not a historical novel, just 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's tough. Not many people are watching. It's only been a short time, and there's no system yet, but they gave me some small abilities early on, and I almost starved to death. [Learned it]

10. 460 从 Rising to Power in a Land No Warlord Wants 从兵家不争之地称霸 Wind Above the Clouds凌云之风Historical251k WordsCompleted A livestreamer is reborn as Wang Yanzheng, the “Emperor of Five Counties” of the Min Kingdom during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Starting out in Jianzhou, in the Min Kingdom of Fujian, a place “no military strategist would bother fighting over,” he discusses things with his online viewers and gradually grows, develops, and expands his power. This is a historical transmigration story with no System or cheat, striving to stay as close to the historical record as possible. First, a f 2Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 461 刘 Liu Ling Turns No Guest Away 刘伶不留客 Lin Jiuchong林九重Historical557k WordsOngoing No transmigration. This is the story of a young man in the final years of the Eastern Jin dynasty. His entire family is massacred. His father dies after laying a plan in motion, leaving behind a fragment of a map. The young man begins by investigating an old case involving the Zhenbei Army, founded by his father, bent on revenge. Then Former Qin invades, and Xie An prepares to take the field. Should he investigate the old case, or save the world? After the war, a powerful minister usurps the thr 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A traditional martial arts novel set against the historical backdrop of the Battle of Fei River in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. It contains no time travel, no cultivation of immortality, and no fan fiction. Give it a try! It's not purely historical fiction, and the author's skill is limited; I wouldn't dare compare it to Mao Xing Langya. However, it's more readable.

12. 462 细 A Close Reading of the Seventy Years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 细读五代十国七十年 Zhu Shujun朱淑君Historical311k WordsCompleted Was the chaos of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms a step backward in history? How did the recurring dynastic upheavals of the Five Dynasties profoundly affect the Song Dynasty? What criteria did Ouyang Xiu use to define the “Ten Kingdoms”? If Li Cunxu had not grown arrogant and indulgent, or if Chai Rong had not died so young, which of them would have been more likely to end the chaos? Read A Close Look at Seventy Years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. 105Reads9.3Score—Shelves
13. 463 忠 Chronicles of the Zhongwu Army: Rivalry Among Eight Clans 忠武军镇录：八族纷争 Feng Shui Sailfish风水旗鱼Historical300k WordsOngoing [Late Tang/Five Dynasties] [Meticulously researched historical novel] [Military strategy and political intrigue] [No System] [No transmigration] In the fifth year of Qianfu under Emperor Xizong of Tang (878), flames of war erupted between the Yellow and Huai Rivers. Huang Chao and Shang Rang once again joined forces, sweeping across the Central Plains, and the age of chaos, with regional military governors carving up the lands east of the Pass, began with a thunderous roar. Under the Zhongwu Arm 12Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 464 李 The Li Tang Rebellion 李唐之乱 Li Xudong李旭东Historical184k WordsCompleted “After the Tianbao era, desolation spread; weeds choked the gardens and homes. More than a hundred families once lived in my village, but the turmoil scattered us in every direction.” After the An-Shi Rebellion, the Tang Empire faced both internal strife and external threats, and the Li Tang dynasty went into a steady decline. What decisions did its rulers make? How did the state change from embracing renewal, confidence, tolerance, and openness to becoming rigid, complacent, blind, and disorde 119Reads9.4Score—Shelves
15. 465 我 I Was Already Emperor, So Why Was I Reborn as a Refugee? 我都当皇帝了，又让我重生回流民 Shouhe Loves Three-Cup Potatoes爱吃三杯土豆的守鹤Historical388k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + imperial intrigue + farming and conquest] In his previous life, he was the founding emperor who had conquered the realm, but his son angered him so much on his deathbed that he was reborn. In this life, he’s the leader of a band of refugees who have been out of food for three days. The great clans oppress them from above, the government squeezes them from below, and his brothers are so hungry they’re chewing tree bark. From the start, he has a mountain to his name and has to borrow al 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although this book is set in an alternate history, the systems and social structures are based on the Han and Jin dynasties. The male protagonist is well-developed, the political intrigue is suspenseful, and the villains are equally intelligent. It's very engaging! [Please follow!]

16. 466 高 The Gaoping Tombs Coup: I Lead the Artillery Corps to Purge the Emperor’s Court 高平陵之变：我带火器营清君侧 Keep Making Us Proud争气再争气Historical184k WordsOngoing Transmigrated, only to have Sima Yi threaten to wipe out my entire clan?! Ding! The Military Industry Overlord System is now bound! With enough real gold and silver, you can exchange them for modern weapons from a thousand years in the future! In 249 AD, the Gaoping Tombs Incident has just ended. General Cao Shuang has only just surrendered his military authority, yet I, a low-ranking officer, am supposed to be buried with him? With no way out, I’ll stop pretending! I exchange for three hundred —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend you check it out.

17. 467 永 Whether the Yongjia Rebellion Breaks Out Is Up to Me 永嘉乱不乱，我说了算 Young Master Weinan公子威南Historical246k WordsOngoing Transmigrating into the Rebellion of the Yongjia era, while everyone else flees for their lives, I get cheat powers! Liu Wei is a BUG-level player with maxed-out charm and question marks across all his stats. He saves Liu Kun and gives him a “boy-band center” makeover; he recruits the Wuhuan, turning a martial arts contest into a showcase for a “professional team”; he stuns everyone with philosophy at a gathering of scholars in Luoyang, then gets backed into a corner in the harem by Yang Xianron 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [System + History + Political Intrigue + Lighthearted] The Yongjia Rebellion? No, it's my promotion match where I transmigrated into Liu Wei, a descendant of the Han Dynasty. The system gave me a "traitor to the country" face at the start. But I'm determined to conquer the world with my talent (and the system). First step: Save Liu Kun, become sworn brothers, and give him the "Strategic Talent" trait. Second step: Subdue the Wuhuan, defeat Zhang Fulidu, who says, "It's not that we're too weak, it's that our lord is too strong." Third step: Enter Luoyang, disguise myself as "Zhang San," and simultaneously gain reputation through philosophical discussions while acting as a "double agent" for Sima Yue. Fourth step: Meet Zu Ti, defeat him in a duel, become sworn brothers, and achieve the "Epic Big Fish" achievement. Fifth step: Fight Shi Le, engage in a passionate verbal battle at the Huan River Bridge, and almost get ganged up on by three of them, luckily Teacher Luo arrived in time! In the harem, Yang Xianrong interrogates me late at night; in the court, Sima Yue plots against me in secret; on the battlefield, Shi Le relentlessly pursues me—but I remain calm, because the system notifies me: [You have unlocked the "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix" taunting aura] [You have summoned Gao Shun, Cao Chun, Zhou Cang…] [The Three Kingdoms storyline has officially begun] In this game, I want more than just survival; I want to win.

18. 468 起 A Humble Beginning in the Turbulent Jin Dynasty 起于微末晋朝风云 Many-Treasure Daoist of the Treasure Pavilion百宝阁的多宝道人Historical308k WordsCompleted War fires rage across the land, with northern nomad cavalry raiding the south and great clans scheming against one another. Yu Ruyi, a commoner born to humble parents, transmigrates into this world with neither a prominent family nor extraordinary martial skills. He rises from the ashes of chaos, gathering the momentum of a thousand years of soul-fire. The great clans praise him for his flawless plans, while the people of Nanyue and Minyue admire his iron resolve. From humble beginnings to maste 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Jin Dynasty spans a vast period of time, and this book's timeline includes both earlier and later periods, creating a fictionalized effect. I recommend it, but it's a slow-burn story. Those who prefer short, fast-paced narratives might not find it worthwhile.

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