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

51 开 Three Arrows from the Start: I, Li Cunxu, Crush the Later Liang 开局三箭：我李存勖打爆后梁 Loves Eggplant, Hates Cilantro爱吃茄子不吃香菜Historical105k WordsOngoing [No System + Decisive and Ruthless + Historical Power Fantasy] An unexpected incident at a victory banquet turns Li Cunxu into the famous actor-emperor of history. Within, he faces suspicion among brothers and dwindling military provisions; beyond the borders, Zhu Wen of Later Liang watches hungrily. Everyone says he’s a wastrel who can’t hold on to his family’s legacy. I’ll show them: I’ll lead the Shatuo cavalry and crush Great Liang! With an army at my command, the realm is mine! First I’ll d 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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This is a book about Li Cunxu, and it seems to be based on a real person. I hope you'll support the author and encourage them to update the book.

52 穿 Transmigrating Through the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the Sun and Moon Light My Way 穿越之日月照我隋唐路 Xuanwu Ji玄武季Historical4.1M WordsOngoing He was just a 2025 spy operating on the edge of a knife. An accidental explosion sent him transmigrating to the turbulent years of the Sui and Tang dynasties. Reborn in another body, he finds himself the young lord of a frontier people. Should he take up the shepherd's crook and continue living a pastoral life? Or command a hundred thousand mounted archers and challenge the Sui and Tang, the Tujue, and the Gaobaixin Japanese? A cinnabar mole, a moonlight of the heart... His reach extends to ever 16Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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He's time-traveled to the Sui Dynasty! His extreme 😜 will amaze you! High intelligence and political intrigue 💡 with meticulous research! My time, your Luoyang, is different! Recommendation Index: 💎💎💎💎💎 A time traveler ⚡️, bringing a different wind to the Sui Dynasty 🚲! You, a small spy, walk the turbulent road of the late Sui Dynasty's struggle for supremacy ☔️… 🔥tribes, 💋family, love 💏, friendship, sentimentality, 🔍treachery, enemy affairs, 👻ruthlessness, expressions… a mysterious force always pulls him closer to the deliberately concealed 📷truths… A dream of home and country 🐴, the last pride and indulgence of a weakling… Even a king has moments of weakness, his hair turning white 💡! A passerby, seeing his weary figure, offers him a drink 🍸

53 五 The Glory of the Five Dynasties: I Found Great Chu and Unified the Realm 五代风华：我建大楚，定鼎天下 Master Xun From Chuanhu川湖的荀师傅Historical530k WordsOngoing He transmigrates to the Five Dynasties, where human lives are worth no more than grass and dynasties rise and fall like flowing water. He is Zhao Yanyu, the legitimate second son of a Later Jin military governor, and he knows the entire history of the Five Dynasties. From the start, he holds an extraordinary script in his hands! He seizes the elite troops and takes control of Xuzhou, expanding his territory across fifteen prefectures in the Huai region; he builds a navy, amasses wealth and provi 84Reads—Score—Shelves

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Title: *The Splendor of the Five Dynasties: I Found the Great Chu and Establish the Empire* – A hardcore Five Dynasties novel without a system, an epic journey from the eldest son of a regional warlord to the first emperor of all time. Main Text: If you're tired of the systems and overpowered abilities in Five Dynasties novels and crave a historical epic that adheres to official history, maintains rigorous logic, and is packed with exciting moments, then *The Splendor of the Five Dynasties: I Found the Great Chu and Establish the Empire* is an absolute must-read! ✅ Key Highlights: - **[Hardcore History]** All major historical events and figures' birth and death dates are 100% consistent with *The Old History of the Five Dynasties* and *The New History of the Five Dynasties*. Every step of the protagonist, Zhao Yanyu, is embedded in the timeline of the chaotic Five Dynasties period, with no time paradoxes or historical inaccuracies. - **[No Overpowered Abilities]** The protagonist only possesses basic modern knowledge and a complete historical foresight. Through intrigue, strategic planning, and reforms, he rises step by step from the eldest son of a regional warlord in Xuzhou to become the founding emperor of the Great Chu, ending the chaos of the Five Dynasties. - **[Epic Scale]** From establishing a foothold in Xuzhou to vying for control of the Central Plains, from ascending the throne to recovering the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun, and finally creating the "Eternal Prosperity," the story fully covers the protagonist's 68 years of life, boasting a grand scale. - **[Portraits of Historical Figures]** Famous ministers and generals of the Northern Song Dynasty, such as Wang Pu, Cao Bin, Pan Mei, and Gao Huaide, all make appearances. Their life trajectories are altered by the protagonist, yet they still adhere to the characteristics of historical figures. - **[Anti-Typical Ending]** Avoiding the weakness of the Northern Song Dynasty's "emphasis on civil affairs over military affairs," the story establishes a balance between civil and military power, recovers Yan and Yun, ends the separatist regimes, and allows the Han Dynasty to return to its peak. 📖 Plot Hook: In the seventh year of Tianfu in the Later Jin Dynasty, Shi Jingtang died, and 20-year-old Zhao Yanyu transmigrated into the body of Zhao Zaili, the second son of the military governor of Wuning Army. Faced with the chaotic Five Dynasties period where "whoever has the strongest army becomes emperor," he had no system, no superpowers, only accurate predictions of history: - First step: take control of the elite troops, undermine paternal authority, and establish a foothold in Xuzhou;

54 大 The Great Tang's First Tyrant 大唐第一暴君 Literati of Wood and Water水木文人Historical3.0M WordsCompleted A calculating civil servant transmigrates to the late Tang in 904 AD and becomes Li Zhu, the last emperor of the Tang dynasty, Emperor Ai. The Tang dynasty is only three years from its fall. His father, mother, brothers, and he himself are all destined to die at the hands of Zhu Wen. Will he resist, or beg for a chance to cling to life? Will he save the Great Tang, or let it fall? With nowhere left to turn, he ultimately embarks on a difficult path: borrowing another five hundred years of nation 936Reads8.2Score105Shelves

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This is a well-written book about the last emperor of the Tang Dynasty. If you're interested in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, you can check it out. It's completed, so you can read to your heart's content. It doesn't have a system; it's a normal story.

55 我 I Became the Legitimate Grandson in the Southern Liang 我在南梁当嫡孙 Feng Fantaiyu丰凡泰宇Historical827k WordsCompleted In the chaotic era of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Northern Qi, Western Wei, and Southern Liang stand in a three-way standoff. Bones lie exposed in the wilderness, human lives are as fragile as grass, and dynasties rise and fall in the blink of an eye. The protagonist, Xiao Daqi, transmigrates into the body of Xiao Yan's grandson. Xiao Yan is the Bodhisattva Emperor of the Southern Dynasty. Xiao Daqi executes Hou Jing, takes control of the military, pushes through reform, and resists the 595Reads8.0Score103Shelves

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It's a very good novel set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Emperor Xiao Yan, the grandson of the Bodhisattva Emperor, and engages in battles with Yuwen Tai of Western Wei and Gao Yang of Northern Qi amidst the chaos of the world.

56 慕 Murong Fenghua 慕容风华 Yancheng River Fortress燕城河塞Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [Sixteen Kingdoms of the Five Barbarians + Restoration of the Dynasty + Harem + Ethnic Integration] He transmigrated as Murong Chong. A woman one moment and a man the next, flying together into the imperial palace? Not a chance. On the eve of his dynasty’s fall, he fled south to the Eastern Jin. Starting in Jiangnan, he would face Murong Chui, Fu Jian, Tuoba Gui, Liu Yu... The great battles of Huainan and Feishui, then a push north to Liaodong. He would be crowned king at Longcheng, then marc 291Reads7.1Score112Shelves

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During the Sixteen Kingdoms period, the Battle of Fei River took place, and the Yan state was restored.

58 覆 Overthrowing the Tang: Transmigrate into Emperor Ai, Who Abdicated the Throne 覆唐：穿越禅位天子唐哀宗 Ren Daxi任大兮Historical657k WordsOngoing A modern soul transmigrates into Li Zhu, the last emperor of the Great Tang. In the fourth year of Tianyou, Zhu Wen usurps the Tang throne, and the dynasty collapses after 289 years. In name, Li Zhu is the Prince of Jiyin who abdicated the throne. In reality, he is a prisoner trapped in a cage. The history books are unequivocal: just three months later, a cup of poisoned wine will be his end. Given a second life, he refuses to sit still and await death! Imprisoned in his residence, he uses polit 3.3kReads—Score326Shelves

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It's reached 600,000 words, and the number of readers is gradually increasing. A slow-burn story. 😀

59 我 My Videos Reach Every Dynasty: Starting with Heartbreaks 我的视频通万朝：从意难平开始 Weiwei Er Chuan唯唯而川Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Sky Screen] [Short Videos] [Showing Short Videos to the Ancients] [Historical Rundowns] [Unforgettable Regrets Rankings] [Kings, Lords, Generals, and Ministers] [A Great Read] [A Treat to Enjoy] When Emperor Wu of Han, overjoyed to learn of "a decisive victory at Langjuxu, wiping away the shame of Baideng," then hears, "The heavens are dead! Let the Han perish!" what sparks will fly? When the sage rulers of the Tang, reveling in the prosperous Zhenguan and Kaiyuan eras, are overcome with joy, t 14.7kReads8.0Score706Shelves

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I'm not sure if this counts as a comprehensive review, but I think this book is worth reading!

60 不 No Offenses Against Jin 不轨于晋 Prince of Kaiyang开阳郡王Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Who in history has never had regrets? Zhang Ao, the King of Zhao in the early Western Han dynasty, originally lived in the shadow of Liu Bang’s purge of kings with different surnames, spending his days in constant fear, never knowing whether he would see the next day. Heaven gave him a second chance to be reborn, in the form of Zhang Gui more than four hundred years later. Unfortunately, he now faced an even darker and more degenerate age of Wei and Jin. And so begins a tale of saving a world wh 747Reads—Score101Shelves

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This book about the Western Jin Dynasty is absolutely excellent. The author has a rigorous research style, taking everything very seriously. Even the ages, official positions, and personalities of minor characters correspond perfectly to historical records. I wonder how many books he's read. The plot unfolds logically and progressively, without any system or cheat codes, making it a truly enjoyable read.

61 神 The Amazing Two-Legged Sheep 神奇两脚羊 Monk Mingtai明台僧Historical3.2M WordsOngoing “An epic transmigration” (no System + ordinary people + no golden finger + not even a miracle). Transmigrated to the darkest age in Chinese history, the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Five Barbarians... A down-on-his-luck real estate marketing director has to rely on his limited modern knowledge to survive, starting with the smallest things... He only wanted to live peacefully as a wealthy landowner. But caught in the whirlpool of his era, who can avoid being swept along by history? Such is life: somet 11.3kReads8.7Score988Shelves

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Here's an alternative recommendation: no system, just a story about ordinary people...😅😅😅

62 五 The Five Hu: From the Start, Thirty Thousand Han Men Stand Firmly by Fu Jian 五胡：开局三万一钱汉，死保苻坚 Shi Moke Studies History史墨客看历史Historical888k WordsCompleted [Hardcore Ensemble Cast + Power Plays and Conquest + Conquering the World + No System] "Tell me, in this land today, whose world is it really?" During the Upheaval of the Five Barbarians, Han lives were worth less than grass. A life was worth just one coin. Xiao Yun transmigrates into this world and, from the start, rescues Fu Jian, who is under siege. Others hold the emperor hostage to command the lords. He holds the Heavenly King hostage to command the world! Fu Jian gives him military authori 2kReads8.2Score102Shelves

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Highly acclaimed Northern Dynasties novels

63 南 The Northern and Southern Dynasties: Whoever Claims My Sister Gets to Keep Her 南北朝：妹妹谁抢到就是谁的 Jade Rabbit Loves Grass玉兔爱吃草Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Tyrant + scheming power minister + court intrigue + taboo + soul transmigration + modern person in ancient times] She had just celebrated finally landing on her feet in life when, in the blink of an eye, she transmigrated and found herself in a dangerous Northern Qi household. Gao Huan was her father, Lou Zhaojun her mother, and Gao Cheng, Gao Yang, Gao Yan, and Gao Yu her four impossibly handsome older brothers. Unfortunately, this family was a den of ruthless figures from a chaotic age, a nes 7kReads7.8Score529Shelves

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What do I do when four older brothers fall in love with me? I transmigrated into the body of Gao Huan's adopted daughter, thinking I could finally relax, but all nine of my brothers are insane. The eldest, Gao Cheng, is sharp-tongued and obsessive; the sixth, Gao Yan, is gentle but sickly; the second, Gao Yang, pretends to be stupid but is waiting to turn evil; and the ninth, Gao Zhan, is ruthless and doesn't recognize anyone. They all want to keep me by their side. All I want is to live well, and incidentally—prevent them from killing each other.

64 后 The Romance of the Later Three Kingdoms 后三国演义 Piglet with Three Hairs三根头发的小猪Historical407k WordsCompleted Three hundred years after the tripartite division of the realm between Wei, Shu, and Wu at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, China once again saw a three-way division lasting several decades, this time between the Northern Zhou, Northern Qi, and Southern Chen. This book tells the legendary history of this later Three Kingdoms period. Familiar idioms such as “the three religions and nine schools,” “to kill two birds with one stone,” “a jade-like body lying in state,” and “to win the hand of a 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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The first book is set in the late Northern and Southern Dynasties period, and the second book has the same historical background; both are very enjoyable.

66 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14kReads8.3Score890Shelves

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The historical intrigue is meticulously crafted and grounded in reality, the court intrigue is realistically portrayed, the writing is skillful and elegant, and the more you read it, the better it becomes!

68 重 Reborn as Lanling Wang, My Fortune Defies Heaven and Changes My Fate 重生兰陵王，我气运加身逆天改命 Love for Sauerkraut愛吃酸菜Historical1.9M WordsOngoing If you'd like to read a story about the Three Kingdoms of the later Northern and Southern Dynasties, featuring Northern Qi, Northern Zhou, and the Southern Dynasties, this book will not disappoint. It brings that complex, chaotic era to life in clear, accessible language. This story stays close to the historical record. The author consulted many documents from the period, though some of the vocabulary is modern and the story is told in straightforward language. Please forgive any lack of rigor i 22.3kReads8.5Score2.9kShelves

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The protagonist, Prince Lanling, Gao Changgong

69 北 The Hegemony of Northern Qi 北齐霸业 The Kitten Doesn't Eat Fish小猫不吃鱼Historical1.5M WordsCompleted A man named Gao Xiaoguan died, only to unexpectedly have his soul transported to Northern Qi. He had the same name, the same half-piece of jade, and died on the very same day. Could it really be a coincidence? Fine, I'll accept my fate. I'm going to rebel, but I have no money, no manpower, and nothing to my name. So I'll leave the palace and make some money. In 555 AD, the Prince of Lanling vowed not to die young and set out to unify China, surpassing the achievements of the Sui and Tang dynasti 441Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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Genre: Utilizing knowledge from later generations, no system; Main character relationships: Growth-oriented; Story synopsis: Set in the Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties period; Recommendation rating: Four stars

70 开 The Nation's Doomed from the Start? First, I'll Cuddle My Consort and Take a Nap 开局就要亡国？先搂着妃子睡一觉 Spicy Boiled Fish发烧水煮鱼Historical784k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I had become Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. [Historical what-if] + [Tyrant emperor] + [Everyone is unhinged] + [Subverting expectations] + [Prince of Lanling] + [Feng Xiaolian, displayed in all her glory] Grandson of Gao Huan, son of Gao Zhan, and enemy of Yuwen Yong. The good news: I am the supreme ruler of the realm, with a beauty in my arms. The bad news: I am the notorious tyrant in history, who trusted treacherous 521Reads6.2Score106Shelves

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This book unfolds from the perspective of Gao Wei, the last emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty, blending elements of historical fiction, the trope of a tyrannical ruler, and universal condemnation. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a notorious tyrant but secretly plots to reverse the tide of fate. It currently has 410,000 words.

71 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 17.2kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves

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🎉First Book: Xu Mu was originally a street ruffian, but a casual joke led him to pick up a fleeing heiress. In the chaotic Five Dynasties period, where "the streets are littered with the bones of nobles," human life was cheap. For the woman and his mother, this nobody was forced to take up arms. There was no domineering aura, only the most primal instinct for survival. 🎊Second Book: Transmigrated to the Southern Dynasty, but without any cheat codes or the original owner's memories, this start is truly desperate! The protagonist, bearing a fake Langya surname, walks cautiously through the powerful and treacherous Jiangnan region. With Emperor Xiaowen's iron cavalry eyeing the river from the north and hidden arrows lurking in the court, how can this nobody break free from a seemingly insurmountable situation? From sleeping in the emperor's bed to beheading a famous king, watch how a fake nobleman uses his true abilities to carve a bloody path in the Southern Dynasty, suppress the empire, and mend the rift in the heavens!

72 东 A Survival Guide to the Eastern Jin Dynasty 东晋求生记 A Glance Back Amid Ten Thousand People万人丛中一回首Historical1.5M WordsOngoing After Liu Kun, who once drove back the enemy with a reed flute, was killed, and Zu Ti, who once swore to reclaim the north by striking the waves, died of illness, the lands of the north were utterly defiled by the stench of the Five Barbarians. Darkness blanketed the land. The fallen people were unwilling to give in, yet had no choice but to place their hopes in the Eastern Jin dynasty, which clung to a corner of the south. During the Rebellion of the Eight Princes, Prince Yan Sima Teng recruite 30.5kReads8.6Score3kShelves

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💥First Book: The protagonist transmigrates to the Southern Dynasty, starting with a hellish difficulty level. There are no cheat codes, no system, no memories of the original owner, and not even an identity or resources. Bearing the false reputation of the prestigious Langya family, he is surrounded by a complex web of power among aristocratic clans, while in the distance lies Emperor Xiaowen's relentless cavalry. The court is shrouded in darkness, with traps and schemes lurking everywhere. What good are his looks and talent? A single misstep could lead to utter ruin. Yet, even a drop of water can become a mighty river, and this humble individual carves a path to success. He sleeps in the emperor's bed, beheads a prince, and returns an imperial edict. He cherishes the company of beautiful women, each step treading a tightrope, yet his journey is one of overwhelming power. There is no innate power, only a clear-headed soul using intellect to break through the chaos of a cannibalistic world. Intrigue and power struggles are airtight, strategic clashes are exhilarating, and ultimately, the protagonist pacifies the land, savors romance, and mends the shattered heavens. ⛱️Second Book: The protagonist doesn't transmigrate into a king or general; he's just a street urchin struggling to survive. A simple question, "Brother Mu, want a wife or not?" Pushes a wealthy refugee into his bleak fate. When chaos crushes all order, he has only a knife in his hand, a bow on his back, and a horse beneath him, with his family to protect behind him. From survival to accumulating strength, from lying low to carving out a niche, this book portrays "survival" as the highest form of wisdom… not cowardice, but rather, in an era teeming with wolves, first planting roots in the mud, then inch by inch reaching for the sky. The pairing of a street ruffian and a down-on-her-luck heiress is both rough and heartwarming. The power struggles are grounded in real battles and calculations of manpower, supplies, and provisions, and every step of advancement is stained with blood and sweat.

76 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.6kReads—Score492Shelves

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This is set in the Tang Dynasty. After finishing this novel, I realized that the top-ranked and recommended lists are just for storybooks; this is a true novel. Moreover, its quality reaches the level of historical fiction and serious drama, possessing the potential to be a timeless classic. If it were adapted into a TV series, this novel would be unparalleled! I guarantee it with three readings and even a handstand while urinating! This novel is high-quality, intellectually stimulating, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliant character portrayals! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a nearly million-word novel that concluded in mid-September, with all foreshadowing resolved, all plot holes filled, and no disappointing ending. I suggest reading the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author summarizes the entire novel, which will aid in reading. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is astonishing, his scope grand, his themes lofty, his thoughts profound, his knowledge solid, his cultural background deep, and his political maneuvering top-notch. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me!

77 代 The Old Memories of the Kingdom of Dai Qi 代齐之江山故怀 The Great Demon King Who Loves Cultivation爱修仙的大魔王Historical1.4M WordsCompleted He is a child prodigy, famous from a young age. Born into a branch of a powerful family, he could have lived a carefree life. But for the sake of all the people of the realm, he is destined to wade into these troubled waters. He was born amid the final flourishing years of Liu Song’s Great Ming era, grew up in the age of the Pig King, and made his name in the era of Xiao Qi. Through generations of slaughter and betrayal, he swears to preserve the Han people’s traditions and restore China’s right 2.6kReads7.4Score161Shelves

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During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Xiao Qi dynasty

78 残 The Hunter of the Dying Tang 残唐狩猎人 Clear Breeze at the Jade Tower碧楼清风Historical2.4M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Court Intrigue + Decisive and Ruthless + Passionate Campaigns] After the An Lushan Rebellion, eunuchs seized power, regional military governors carved up the realm, and the dynasty’s fortunes began to wane. Li Kan, a graduate student in history, transmigrates into the body of an easygoing prince in the late Tang Dynasty. In a chaotic age of rival warlords and endless schemes, can he turn the tide against historical powerhouses like Huang Chao, Li Keyong, and Zhu Wen? 4.1kReads7.5Score274Shelves

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A soul transmigrates into the body of a prince in the late Tang Dynasty, solely to continue the prosperous reign of Zhenguan. A rare long novel by Tomato about the royal family in the late Tang Dynasty.

79 寻 Tracing the Prince of Lanling 寻迹兰陵王 Yu Si Shi Si宇四十四Ancient Romance779k WordsOngoing This novel sets out to investigate a murder: was Gao Cheng, father of the famed Prince of Lanling, Gao Changgong, killed by his own brother Gao Yang? Two of the best-known figures from the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties are Hua Mulan and the Prince of Lanling. The contemporary musician Liu Qingyao's piece "Prince of Lanling Breaks the Enemy Lines" inspired this story. Gao Changgong was the grandson of Gao Huan, the protagonist of "The Chile Song." After the song is sung, a success 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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There are quite a few stories related to the Northern Qi Dynasty, where characters transmigrate into a brutal dynasty. The book about the Northern Qi is practically a collection of stories; every time I read it, I can't help but sigh at Gao Yang, that bastard, who was utterly immoral every single day for ten years after ascending the throne.

80 生 Life in the Great Jin 生活在大晋的日子 Boiled Water in a Wine Bottle酒瓶装白开Historical361k WordsOngoing The Han people are not weak! It’s just that China endured a century of darkness! Nice guys always finish last? Not at all! Their skills just aren’t good enough! To rule the world by day and sleep with beauties by night? How vulgar! Take a seat, folks! Watch how our protagonist makes his way along the long road of martial arts and adds another chapter to this utterly unoriginal tale! 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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Male protagonist, time travel, Jin Dynasty, no cheat codes, historical fiction: ① Li Rui, a modern archery athlete, unexpectedly travels back to the fourth year of Yongjia (648 AD), possessing the body of Li Rui, a soldier in Yiyang City with the same name. Under the fierce attack of the Xiongnu, he uses his exceptional archery skills to save the military commander Su Yu and his subordinate Pei Wei during a battle, thus distinguishing himself. With modern military knowledge and superb archery skills, Li Rui quickly rises in the army, assisting the court in quelling the war, repelling the Xiongnu, and ultimately establishing a new dynasty, bringing unprecedented glory to the Han Chinese dynasty. ② In the fourth year of Taihe (648 AD), in the fifth month of the lunar calendar, during the height of summer in Jiangnan, Li Shuo travels back to the powerful Gu family of Danyang County in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He adopts the alias Li Hui. After his family's decline, he solves a severe drought in Wu County by using bamboo to fetch water, obtaining the position of Assistant Magistrate of Juchao County. He then secretly prepares military forces, equalizes taxes, and eventually crosses the Yangtze River to unify the country, establish a new dynasty, and restore the Han Dynasty.

82 山 Ashes of the Mountains and Rivers: The Wandering Doctor's Era of Time and Ruin 山河烬：游医时墟纪 Guest Beneath the Grain禾下客Historical715k WordsOngoing A modern man's southward flight to Yongjia, and a forgotten spark of civilization An archaeological accident sends Liu Yun, an archaeologist from the modern era, tumbling into the fading glory of the Western Jin dynasty's Taikang era. The bloody coup by Jia Nanfeng's faction has just ended, and the wine left over from the banquets at Jingu Garden has yet to cool. He thinks he's looking at a vivid “historical specimen,” until the War of the Eight Princes crushes Taikang's fading splendor beneath 4Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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The low rating of the first book was definitely due to the overly exaggerated writing style in the first few chapters. The author is currently revising it to make it more colloquial. It's truly a good book, historically accurate and meticulously crafted. Everyone should check it out. I don't want it to be canceled, otherwise it will end up like "The Hegemon of Wei"—so good, yet canceled due to low readership.

84 大 The Tyrant of Great Wei 大魏暴君 Lao Zhou Is No Zhuangzi老周不庄Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Only a tyrant can deal with treacherous ministers. Might makes right! Before true power, all schemes and machinations are nothing but smoke. Sima Yi: Your Majesty, my blood pressure is high, and I'm dizzy. I humbly ask to retire and return to my hometown. Cao Fang: Grand Tutor, are you putting on an act again? That's a crime of deceiving the throne. Sima Zhao: Your Majesty, my loyalty is known to all. Cao Fang: Excellent. You're very clever, and I appreciate you. Sima Shi: Alas, I let my guard d 15.4kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Cao Fang, the fourth emperor of the Great Wei Dynasty. The story begins with the Incident at Gaoping Tombs, where he kills Sima Shi and forces Sima Yi to execute his assassins. Upon returning to court, he relinquishes power to the Three Dukes, manufactures military equipment, trains a large army, subdues powerful clans, unifies the Three Kingdoms, and the Mandate of Heaven rests on Wei.

87 水 Water Margin: The World’s in Chaos, So What? 水浒：天下大乱关我屁事 Words Can Heal文字能治病Historical182k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into the world of Water Margin by accident. Before me was a world overrun with heroes, and behind me lay chaos where the people could barely survive. Murder and arson were everyday occurrences, while mountain spirits and monsters appeared and vanished without warning. The System said: Get fifty people to come eat at the tavern, and you’ll receive a pocket dimension. I looked at the counter showing 0/50, then at the three hunters fleeing through the woods in the distance. They’d m 482Reads—Score117Shelves

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What a bizarre Water Margin story!

90 礼 A Fanfic of Dance of the Sky Empire: Smoke Over the Desert North 礼舞同人之漠北烟云 Shi Bai莳白Anime Fanfiction642k WordsCompleted (Complete, but terribly written. I’m slowly revising it. The ending has Li Wu reunited with his family across three generations.) A story written on a whim, just to give the people I can’t stop worrying about in my heart a happy ending. As for the characters’ personalities: Tan Lang, Po Jun, Zi Wei, Qi Sha, and Tian Tong. In Season Six, their characterizations should make Zhi Wu a mix of Po Jun and Zi Wei: innocent, cheerful, and kind to others (Zi Wei), while also putting the greater good first 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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The story concludes tomorrow. It's quite complex, and today's update, featuring the romance between Chai Rong and my original female character Xiaoman, made me cry... I just couldn't bear to see Chai Rong's story end. There was a twist here, with Chai Rong reincarnating and entering Youzhou City alongside Xiaoman [crying].

91 魂 I’ve Transmigrated into Gao Yang: No More Holding Back! 魂穿高洋：我不要藏拙了！ Layman Fang Hui方回居士Historical1.5M WordsOngoing He transmigrates as Gao Yang, the infamous beast of an emperor and madman in history, but fourteen years before the founding of Northern Qi. The Northern Wei has only recently split, and three states stand across the Central Plains. Even the Battle of Xiaoguan between Eastern and Western Wei has yet to begin! Forget becoming emperor. Unless he keeps a low profile and conceals his talents, there may not even be a future for him under the thumb of his older brother, Gao Cheng! He has before him th 21.9kReads7.7Score1.3kShelves

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During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Gao Yang was involved in a systemic struggle for power and succession.

92 回 Back to the Eastern Jin to Battle the Five Barbarians 回到东晋斗五胡 Lord Chen of a Thousand Households千户陈公Historical589k WordsCompleted In 290 AD, Emperor Wu of Jin dies, a simple-minded boy takes the throne, Empress Jia seizes power, the Rebellion of the Eight Princes erupts, and northern tribes seize the chance to invade south, bringing devastation to the people… Chen Lie, a second-year student at a science and engineering university, reads this and is filled with righteous indignation at the history. At the same time, he is utterly captivated by the bearing of the Wei-Jin literati. One day, he dreams himself back into that er 133Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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The Eastern Jin Trilogy is both enjoyable and worth watching.

93 和 Transmigrating to the Eastern Jin Dynasty with My Girlfriend 和女友穿越到东晋 Ten Ten Ten Inches of Rain十十十寸雨Historical1.0M WordsOngoing The Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties: absurd yet beautiful? What a joke. There was nothing beautiful about it! Yang Xingqiu, an engineering graduate and history buff, meets medical student Ye Yanghe at a history enthusiasts' club. After they become a couple, they transmigrate with their girlfriend to Mount Bagong during the Battle of Fei River, while visiting the set of a popular web drama. Will they struggle to survive amid the flames of war, become victims of aristocratic politics 539Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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The first book is, in my opinion, the best of its kind by Tomato, though the updates are too slow. The second book is also extremely exciting and realistic, but I don't know why so few people are reading it. Both are novels without a system.

95 冒 Impersonating a Pei: I Command the Land with Geography 冒充裴氏，我靠地理掌山河 Old Liu Next Door隔壁老溜Historical646k WordsCompleted This is not a power fantasy, so proceed with caution if that's not your thing. To transmigrate isn't to become king from the start. It's to survive a fall off a cliff. The Five Dynasties era is a time of chaos, with power changing hands at every turn. Fifty years, five dynasties, ten kingdoms standing side by side. Human life is cheap as paper, and the throne is as precarious as thin ice. No golden finger, no System, and no memories from the original owner. All he has beside him is a stranger wh 600Reads8.0Score110Shelves

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The late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. 👀Let's see how to seize power in this chaotic world.

96 三 Three Kingdoms: General, Who’s More Beautiful, Your Concubine or the Empress? 三国：将军，妾身与皇后，谁更美 Jing Yunlong景云龙Historical2.0M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, he transmigrates as Cao Ang, Cao Cao's eldest son, who was supposed to die in the Battle of Wancheng. At death's door, he activates the “Life-Prolonging Talent System.” Only by winning over the peerless beauties of history can he extend his lifespan and unlock talents. Along the way, Cao Ang uses the System to win over beauties and prolong his life, while secretly building up his strength: curbing Liu Bei's rise, blockading the waterways of Jiangdong, and breaking up enemy al 29.3kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves

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You could also check out the late Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms period; it's about a master of flirting.

97 太 Peaceful Years, Quiet Joy 太平年月是清欢 Atlantic Ocean, So Much Water!大西洋啊啊啊好多水Male-Channel Fanfiction313k WordsOngoing He transmigrates to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, becoming Qian Hongchu, King of Wuyue. With the memories of two lives combined, he is free of illness and strong enough to lift a bronze cauldron, with a might even greater than Xiang Yu's! While everyone else grovels before the Song and offers up their lands in submission? I, Qian Hongchu, refuse! Seize the population, build a powerful army, destroy Southern Tang, and swallow Jingchu. Control maritime trade and dominate the southe 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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(The TV series version of Taiping Nian) No matter how much the surrender of territory to the Song Dynasty is whitewashed, it's still hard to accept. Qian Hongchu, who was immune to all illnesses and possessed extraordinary bravery, refused to surrender his territory to the Song Dynasty. Details fill in the gaps.

98 五 The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: Starting from Weibo to Conquer the Realm 五代十国：从魏博开始争霸天下 Han Dong's Great Lao汉东高老大Historical248k WordsOngoing In the third year of Tianyou, Zhu Wen slaughtered the eight thousand families of the Weibo Guard overnight. Deputy Commander Li Hu led five hundred survivors, escorting a thousand families as they fought their way out of the encirclement. Three thousand li away, north of Yanmen Pass, beneath a soot-blackened banner bearing the character “Wei,” they established the Li family stronghold. Ten years later, the chieftain’s legitimate son was born, carrying the soul of a man from a thousand years i 116Reads—Score—Shelves

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From the massacre of 8,000 households in Weibo, the journey began with their escape, from a mountain stronghold to a city. From witnessing the ascension to the throne to ultimately being ascensioned themselves, over 40 years and two generations have finally brought the Wei flag flying high in Central.

99 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 15.7kReads8.2Score942Shelves

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Alternate history, no system, multiple female leads, super high quality, a masterpiece, clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, tight writing, not a formulaic wish-fulfillment novel. Please enjoy! ❤️