Novels Set in the Song Dynasty 以宋朝为背景的小说

1. 351 重 Reborn as Yang Liulang: I Save My Father and Brothers with the Defiance System 重生杨六郎，我靠抗命系统救父兄 Three Kingdoms Vagabond三国浪子Historical1.5M WordsCompleted (If you like The Generals of the Yang Family, give this a look!) Yang Zhao, a modern college student, has always regretted the fate of the Yang family in The Generals of the Yang Family. He transmigrates back to the Song dynasty, before the Battle of Jinsha Beach, and uses a defiance System to save the Yang family. Watch the protagonist outwit Pan Renmei and crush the Liao army! 2.9kReads8.7Score293Shelves

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   Look, if you don't like it, then retreat.

2. 352 水 Water Margin: Dual Transmigration, Jinlian and Wusong Save the Great Song 水浒之【双穿】金莲武松救大宋 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Historical176k WordsOngoing [A New Take on Water Margin] [Siblings Transmigrate Together] [Rewriting Song History] [Eliminating Rebels] [Cleverly Destroying the Six Traitors] [War and Bloodshed] Chu Sitong: Dual doctorates in Chinese and Western medicine. Chu Siyuan: An officer in the peacekeeping forces. The siblings both died in an accident. Unexpectedly, they transmigrated into the world of Water Margin at the end of the Northern Song dynasty. Relying on their respective strengths, the siblings worked together, not only 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The first book is about time travel to the late Northern Song Dynasty. The second book is an alternate history of the Northern Song Dynasty, featuring court intrigue, martial arts, bloody wars, and political maneuvering...

3. 353 穿 Transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms: Dian Wei and Xu Chu Call Me Big Brother 穿越三国：典韦许褚管我叫大哥 Three Kingdoms Vagabond三国浪子Historical526k WordsCompleted Modern-day Chen Yu, a martial arts expert, and Xia Ya, a brilliant surgeon, transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms era in 189 after the Nine Stars Align. Amid the chaos of war, they win people over and assemble a core team: strategists such as Xu Shu and Guo Jia, and fierce generals such as Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Zhao Yun. They also establish specialized forces like the Trapped Camp and Tiger Guard Camp, while Xia Ya drives medical advances. Using Chenliu as their base, they expand through Xuzhou an 856Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 354 北 Northern Song: What a Coincidence, I'm a Spoiled Noble Too 北宋：好巧我也是纨绔 Natives and Local Pigs土著与土猪Historical3.8M WordsOngoing The first story's pacing is a little slow and it's hard to revise, so just take your time reading! The Great Song: This is a subtle power fantasy, not an obvious one. It might leave you itching for more! You can learn history while reading the novel, as the Yang clan's descendants rise to prominence again. Women: Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, and Meng Chan. Men: Su Shi, Fan Chunren, Zhe Keshi, Zhong Shidao, Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, and Yu Yunwen. This is the brilliant splend 1.9kReads8.0Score242Shelves

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   A time-travel novel set in the Song Dynasty that gets better with age

5. 355 山 A Strategy for Realm and Rivers: Chronicles of Court and Jianghu 山河策【庙堂江湖录】 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Historical309k WordsCompleted [Peerless Heir] [Jianghu and Court] [Blood-and-Iron Warfare] [Political Intrigue and Wits] [Alternate History] [Chivalry and Tenderness] [No Transmigration] [No Golden Finger] The Dingbian Prince’s household is wiped out. Ten-year-old heir Ling Canglan narrowly escapes. After years in hiding, he makes his name in a single stroke. He studies both literature and martial arts, and grows into a man of great talent. Faced with the enmity of his country and the hatred of his family, he joins the army 2.2kReads7.0Score155Shelves
6. 356 水 Water Margin: I Take Over Shi Jin’s Body and Get a Head Start at the Shi Estate 水浒：魂穿史进，史家庄截胡开局 Clothed in Plain Robes, Listening to Autumn布衣听秋Historical480k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into Shi Jin, and from the start I was supposed to be forced into taking to Mount Shaohua? Not a chance. I woke up to find myself in Shi Jin's body. The government troops were surrounding the estate, and the family fortune was nearly gone. In the original story, this guy burns down the estate, becomes an outlaw, and heads for Mount Shaohua. Not me. I saved the estate, got my golden finger, and started recruiting heroes too. Lu Zhishen, Lin Chong, Wu Song: I won't let a single on 197Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'd like to recommend a new book. It's about a soul transmigrating into the body of Shi Jin, seeking redress for past grievances, recruiting true brothers, and vying for supremacy to establish a new order. I've been following it and it's alright. Those interested can leave comments to show their support.

7. 357 潘 Pan Jinlian Leads 108 Heroes to Become Empress 潘金莲统领108好汉成为女帝 The Wind Chime of Time岁月的风铃Female-Channel Fanfiction205k WordsCompleted Lin Wei transmigrates into the past to clear Pan Jinlian's name. She will no longer be a poison-wielding woman anyone can scorn. She poisons Ximen, wins over Wu Song, and crushes Liangshan. As a woman, she takes command of all 108 heroes. Through strategy, she unites the army; with iron cavalry, she breaks through Bianjing, topples the rotten Song dynasty, and ascends the throne. From then on, there is no licentious Pan Jinlian, only the female emperor of the Great Liang, who unifies the realm a 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The Center of the Dark

8. 358 剑 Swords Pointed at Lin'an 剑指临安 Duan Ran from Yunnan云南段冉Martial Arts179k WordsCompleted A Song dynasty man's family vendetta and hatred for his country's enemies: take down Qin Hui and wipe out the foreign invaders. Come with him to the troubled city of Lin'an! See how sharp this sword is, and how satisfying it is to kill! 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The wind that celestial beings travel through can never chill the warmth of this human world.

9. 359 临 Legends of Lin'an 临安英雄录 Liu Tianxi柳田希Historical196k WordsOngoing They were tragic figures from the final days of the Southern Song, whose lives became a stirring tale of heroism. After the Southern Song allied with the Mongols to destroy the Jin, Emperor Lizong's failed attempt to retake Luoyang shattered the alliance in the open. The Mongols then invaded south. Fancheng fell, Xiangyang was breached, and the Southern Song was declared at an end. As the Southern Song and the Mongols faced off, the country was battered by storms, its land on the verge of collap —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   They were tragic figures during the impending collapse of the Southern Song Dynasty, forging a heroic and moving tale… After the Southern Song allied with the Mongols to destroy the Jin Dynasty, Emperor Lizong's failed campaign into Luoyang during the Duanping era openly broke the Song-Mongol alliance. Subsequently, the Mongols invaded the south, Fancheng fell, Xiangyang fell, and the Southern Song Dynasty was declared extinct. During the period of Song-Mongol conflict, the nation teetered on the brink of collapse, and the protagonist, Zongzheng Ling, rose from a life of pampered favor to become the last pillar of the Southern Song Dynasty, a renowned general resisting the Mongols…

10. 360 苍 Cangshan Ashes: The Dao-Demon Chronicle 苍山烬，道魔启世录 Broken Sword Bear残剑熊Eastern Fantasy529k WordsOngoing [Steady updates, and it will never be abandoned!] “Master, weren't we here to catch ghosts?” “Today is inauspicious. We shouldn't make a move!” “Master, you just can't beat them, can you?” “Don't talk nonsense. Demons and ghosts have their place in life.” “Disciple, don't go around exorcising demons and slaying monsters at the drop of a hat.” “Cultivating the Dao means cultivating the heart. We should be kind.” “Remember, all things under heaven have life, and life comes first. If we run into so 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Set against the backdrop of the Song Dynasty, this Taoist novel begins with small stories to depict the good and evil in people's hearts during that era, as well as the power struggles and intrigues between nations and clans. The protagonist descends from the mountain to travel the world, but step by step, he is drawn into a massive vortex of conspiracy. Amidst the chaos of the world and the struggle for power, it is the common people who suffer the most. Where will the land of China go from here? [Cool][Cool][Cool]

11. 361 夭 Good Grief! Gongmi Has Run Off, and the Emperor Wants Me to Catch Demons 夭寿！贡米跑路，皇上叫我去抓妖 The Yellow Robe Hasn't Been Bestowed Yet黄袍未加身Historical363k WordsCompleted [History + Feel-Good Fiction + Mystery Solving + Officialdom] In the nineteenth year of the Yongle reign, the new capital had just been established. On the Grand Canal, the empire's vital artery, a grain barge loaded with rice for the imperial court vanished without a trace, cargo and crew alike, as if swallowed by the river god! I, Wen Ye, am a low-ranking sixth-rank official in the Nanjing Ministry of Revenue, usually buried in old documents and meticulous with my accounts. Just because I hand 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has a bit of the feel of Ma Boyong's novels.

12. 362 魂 My Soul Transmigrates into Lin Chong: Reading Minds and Making Song Jiang Weep 魂穿林冲：读心虐哭宋江 Year of the Turtle, Month of the Turtle龟年龟月Historical745k WordsOngoing The comforts Lin Chong never enjoyed, I’ll enjoy for him! The hardships Lin Chong endured, I’ll make Song Jiang suffer! He has a mind-reading golden finger, but no plot armor. Brotherhood means meeting each other halfway. Bumping into someone for the first time and immediately kneeling to call him big brother is pure nonsense! With me around, there’s no way that short, chubby Song Jiang is making it to Liangshan! Kill Gao Yanei’s entire family and leave a calling card: “Murderer: Song Jiang of S 47Reads6.9Score—Shelves
13. 363 大 The White-Browed Hero of Great Song 大宋白眉 Zhang Xuanguo张渲国Eastern Fantasy302k WordsCompleted This story continues the first three books. This is the fourth and final installment. After achieving his goal, the Great Song's White-Browed Hero retires from the world of martial arts. After the assembly of the Sages of the Three Teachings, Xu Liang stays home to teach his disciples. Xu Fang, the Silver Halberd Marquis, and his disciples come seeking revenge, while Xu Liang wins over Guo Tianju, the unrivaled master of Xuantian. Little Sword God Cheng Ruoyong joins forces with the twenty-two s 1.9kReads7.0Score100Shelves

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    This short-sleeved, traditional Chinese martial arts novel intertwines history and storytelling, depicting the unification of the eighty-one martial arts sects, their conquest of the demonic cult, their participation in the international martial arts tournament, and their patrols in the South China Sea to maintain the Song Dynasty's coastal defenses. The four great sages of the Chinese martial arts world (east, west, south, and north), the eight great Buddhas of India, the three great leaders of Persia, and the thirteen protectors of the South Seas all make appearances, offering a captivating spectacle not to be missed. Main character: Xu Liang. Synopsis: The Tokyo Martial Arts Tournament marks the first great unity of the eighty-one sects. The campaign against the Manichaeism sect, the battle against the four Heavenly Kings of the demonic cult, and the capture of the sect leader. The international martial arts tournament pits top masters from various countries against each other, with an unexpected ending. The battle against the Black and White Sects, the clash with three demons and five monsters, the resurrection of the Martial Saint Yu He, and the question of who died at Bixia Palace? The Ghost King Sect seizes Trapped Sky Island, the Three Heroes and Five Gallants fight the Ghost King, a marriage ceremony in Western Xia—how will they overcome these hardships and break the deadlock? The decisive defeat of the Ten Spirits Sect and the battle against the Sword God Cheng Wangxue. Patrolling the South China Sea, fighting pirates, battling the Thirteen Protectors of the South Seas, maintaining the Song Dynasty's coastal defenses, the Song-Xia War—Zhong Xiong leads the army, the Junshan brothers go on the expedition. Destroying Tianmo Mountain, annihilating two evil spirits and two demons, searching for treasure in Xiangyang, battling the Supreme Being, the Holy Emperor, the Evil Emperor, and Bai Yutang manifesting his spirit. Main character relationship: Bai Yunrui

14. 364 大 Emperor Zhezong of the Great Song 大宋武帝宋哲宗 Ye Qianqing叶乾卿Historical33k WordsCompleted After three generations of the Great Song dynasty, the only emperor to secure the Central Plains through war was Emperor Zhezong! Once he took personal control of the government, Song Zhezong changed the era name to Shaosheng. The first year of Shaosheng was 1094 AD. This young emperor, only twenty years old, boldly brought back the New Party officials his father, Emperor Shenzong, had dismissed. At home, he cracked down on corruption; abroad, he launched a western campaign against Western Xia! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What?! The Song army has recaptured six prefectures in a row?! The Song army has forced the Western Xia to submit?! Holy crap, Emperor Zhezong of Song is a 20-year-old heartthrob!

15. 365 大 The Tale of White Brows of the Great Song 大宋白眉传 Zhang Xuanguo张渲国Eastern Fantasy341k WordsCompleted This book has been covered in a storytelling livestream. Xu Liang became the martial arts alliance leader? The Martial Saint Yu He survived? Lu Xiaoqian married Bai Yunrui? Volume One: The Tournament in Dongjing, reconciliation between the Three Upper Sects, and the unification of the eighty-one sects. After the great battle at Bixia Palace, Xu Liang returned home to live in seclusion. Emperor Renzong of the Four Emperors planned to hold a martial arts tournament in Dongjing. Xu Liang took par 8.8kReads7.5Score210Shelves
16. 366 山 Dreams Entrusted to the Realm: From Foot Soldier to Pillar of Peace 山河寄梦：从义军小兵到太平基石 Shou Yuan守远Historical281k WordsCompleted After accidentally transmigrating to Shandong, under Jin rule during the Southern Song, programmer Shen Zhi seems to have neither a golden finger nor a System. But what he does have is a sincere heart and the resolve to protect others. He joins the rebel army, fights the Jin, swears brotherhood with Xin Qiji, and travels far across the grasslands, watching Temujin grow up. Returning to the Central Plains, he enters the imperial court and navigates the treacherous divide between power struggles a 486Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    This historical novel tells the story of resistance against the Jin dynasty during the chaotic Southern Song Dynasty. It's of very high quality. The author's writing is superb; the protagonist doesn't have a system or engage in mindless wish-fulfillment; the pacing is perfect; the characters are vividly portrayed; and the spirit of the Southern Song Dynasty shines through every line. It's a truly enjoyable read!

17. 367 铁 The Iron-Blooded Yang Generals 铁血杨家将 A Commoner's Days凡人的时光Historical404k WordsCompleted During the Northern Song, the Yang family was renowned for its loyalty, but was framed by the treacherous official Pan Renmei. While defending the Song against the Liao, they were ambushed and suffered the tragic fate known as “Seven went forth, six returned.” The second emperor was incompetent and, after taking the throne, listened to treacherous officials. The Northern Song was on the brink of collapse, and the Yang family was in mortal danger... Qiangzi, a retired special forces soldier, died 91Reads6.4Score—Shelves
18. 368 篡 Usurping the Song: Starting as a County Commandant in Shihao 篡宋：从石壕尉开始 God, Please Save Me神啊救救我吧Historical590k WordsCompleted Transmigration + no System + slow burn + overthrowing the Song + political intrigue + war Unable to stomach the foolish decisions of the two Song emperors, Li Yanxian returns to the past with just one conviction: to hell with it, he’s going to rebel! You ceded territory and sued for peace with the Jin. You paid reparations and sued for peace with the Liao. And now, when it comes to Western Xia, you’re damn well kneeling to sue for peace, too. What good is a Song dynasty like this? Watch Li Yanxi 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You might want to check out this book about a top student who transmigrates to become a general and rebels. They say a scholar's rebellion never succeeds in three years. But look at this one—a rebellion that's guaranteed to succeed!

19. 369 穿 I Transmigrate into Emperor Zhenzong of Song and Execute Kou Zhun from the Start 穿成宋真宗，开局先斩寇准 Chubby Tangerine Agu肥橘阿咕Historical1.2M WordsCompleted If you asked me, “If you transmigrated into Emperor Zhenzong of the Song dynasty, what would you do?” Obviously, I'd shoot Xiao Daling, that hapless fool, dead with one arrow, then anger Xiao Yanyan, that old witch, to death; recover Yanyun, capture Shangjing, punch the Liao dynasty and kick Western Xia, annex Dali, destroy Jiaozhi, keep a Goryeo maid on my left and trample a Japanese slave underfoot on my right. Better yet, I'd ambush the Arabs on land and openly plunder the red-haired devils o 1.7kReads7.3Score104Shelves

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    If you love the Song Dynasty and are looking forward to a story about a powerful and decisive Song Dynasty, you're welcome to read a sample!

20. 370 春 When Spring Comes to Jiangnan, the Flowers Bloom 春到江南花自开 A Lean Tiger Still Has Its Roar虎瘦雄风在Historical1.1M WordsOngoing The Song dynasty was the only dynasty in feudal China without a curfew, and a turning point in Chinese history. It left behind far too many regrets. This novel is set in the late Southern Song. The protagonist, Zhao Xuan, is a low-ranking soldier at Diaoyu Fortress. After being gravely wounded in the bombardment that killed Mongke Khan, he is sent back to Lin'an by Wang Jian for treatment, and the story begins. The first half of the novel follows the History of Song closely. Zhao Xuan rises and 177Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    I recommend "Spring Arrives in Jiangnan, Flowers Bloom Naturally." The protagonist travels back to the late Southern Song Dynasty, where he is considered mentally challenged by Wen Tianxiang. He assists Jia Sidao in defending the city, engages in fierce battles with Kublai Khan, and establishes new-style schools. Later, the protagonist is demoted from Lin'an. After the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, he saves Wen Tianxiang and begins his own path to conquering the world.

21. 371 岳 The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传 Lord of the Pearl-Returning Tower还珠楼主Historical161k WordsCompleted A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country. 884Reads9.6Score—Shelves

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    The interplay of reality and imagination, the frequent use of memorable quotes, and the overall effect are magnificent and powerful. [Thumbs up]

22. 372 将 The General's Wife Only Wants to Farm 将军夫人一心想种田 Rolling Bitter Melon滚动的苦瓜Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted A farming story turned into an educational account of Zhao Kuangyin, founding emperor of the Early Song. This melon is so drunk. Apart from the protagonist's family and relatives, who are fictional, most of the people in the story are real. Even the personalities of minor soldiers, as well as the characters, events, and policies, are all documented in official histories. For sources, see the Song History on Hancheng.net. Historical fact-checkers welcome. A few caveats before you dive in: First, 24.3kReads9.3Score3.9kShelves

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    This book is a lifesaver! If you're visiting relatives or staying at home, this novel will definitely help you. You won't be criticized, you'll be praised, because it's more than just a novel. It combines history, literature, military affairs, law, and the author's brilliant persona, presenting a different perspective on the Song Dynasty through a time-traveling lens. It's diverse, vibrant, and even progressive, containing detailed historical materials about systems and laws that truly prove its authenticity. The Song Dynasty is indeed different from what we imagined, yet it enters your mind in a very easy way. Another particularly commendable aspect is the author's inclusion of Song Dynasty trivia at the end of some chapters. Many of these points are things I'd heard about or misunderstood online, and the author corrects them with real facts. I think this is fantastic! [Top Post][Top Post][Top Post][Learned][Learned][Learned]

23. 373 朕 I Am the Song Dynasty: The Son of Heaven Guards the Nation's Gates 朕即大宋：天子镇国门 Snowfield Mountain Eagle雪原坐山雕Historical262k WordsOngoing The humiliation of Jingkang? The reputation of a weak Song? I, a dragon soul from the future, have descended into this age to rewrite the order of heaven and earth! No tribute, no political marriages, no ceding territory, no submission! Where I stand is the nation’s frontier; where I march is all Han territory! My brush is a golden spear, my ink is blood and iron. With a spine of steel, I shall restore the Great Song’s imperial might! Yue Fei shall not die, and Yanyun shall be reclaimed. The Jur 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recovering Lost Territory: A Different Zhao Gou

24. 374 大 Wen Tianxiang, the Great Song’s Lone Loyalist 大宋孤忠文天祥 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical342k WordsCompleted As the Southern Song teeters on the brink, its lands lie shattered beneath the ravages of the Yuan army. The Loyal Son of the Great Song: Wen Tianxiang tells the tumultuous story of Wen Tianxiang’s life. He excelled in the imperial examinations at a young age and was determined to serve his country. Though faced with corruption at court, he never wavered from his original ideals. When the Yuan army advanced, he stepped forward, gave away his entire fortune to recruit volunteer troops, and went t 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wen Tianxiang, the Loyal Friend of the Song Dynasty

25. 375 宣 Chronicles of the Xuanhe Era 宣和风云录 Resting Cloud休息的云Historical518k WordsOngoing Turmoil in the imperial palace, factional struggles among the officials. The Tanguts are divided, while the Jurchens watch like prowling tigers. A true man’s heart remains steel to the very end. Let me test my hand and mend the rift in the heavens. I’ll summon the Milky Way’s celestial waves and scour the northwest clean of the barbarians’ sands! The storm is raging. 51Reads—Score107Shelves

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    No system, but not mindless, slow-paced, not a wish-fulfillment novel.

26. 376 宋 A Prince of the Song Dynasty with No Royal Blood 宋朝异姓王 Little Coach小教练Historical1.1M WordsOngoing After Yashan, China was no more! The Song Dynasty was a strange one. Though militarily weak and submissive, it reached the heights of achievement in economics, technology, culture, and every other field. It stood at the pinnacle of the world at the time, and of ancient China as well! But what a shame! After Yashan, progress went into reverse, and China slowly fell behind the rest of the world. Without the Mongol Yuan's oppression and the Ming and Qing dynasties' policy of closing the country to 21Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    🍀🍀Starting to live off Li Qingzhao, hahaha. 🎋🎋I woke up to find my wife is actually Li Qingzhao, hahaha, then I'm going to be living the good life! I started teaching her how to play mahjong.

27. 377 木 Muzi’s Life in the Northern Song Dynasty 木子的北宋生活 Fan Xiu凡秀Historical1.6M WordsCompleted The author tells the story of an ordinary person in ancient times in a lighthearted, humorous style, aiming for a plot that makes sense and trying to avoid the usual clichés. Give it a try and see what you think. 8.7kReads9.0Score952Shelves
28. 378 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Concubine-Born Heir's Rise to Power 女穿男，庶房嫡子的逆袭 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Now available as an audiobook with a full cast. [Alternate history] + [Woman transmigrates as a man] + [Born into this world] + [Imperial exams and business in the early story] + [Court politics later on] + [One female lead, with a relatively small role] + [A touch of ensemble cast] + [No golden finger] Xie Chengxi was born into another world as the sixth son of the Xie family, a minor family in Bianjing's Grain Transport Guild. His father was the clan's rejected son, kept under pressure for yea 33.9kReads8.3Score3.7kShelves

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    This book is also based on the Song Dynasty.

29. 379 我 I, Wu Dalang, Was Fed Medicine by Pan Jinlian from the Start 我，武大郎，开局遭潘金莲喂药 Senior Brother of Zhu Bajie猪八戒的师兄Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Pan Jinlian said tenderly, “Darling, it’s time to take your medicine.” Looking at his skinny arms and legs and his little brother, Wu Zhi smiled wryly. “I suppose it is.” Ximen Qing said arrogantly, “Wu Da, if you don’t take your medicine, who will?” Holding the bowl of medicine and looking at Pan Jinlian and Ximen Qing, Wu Zhi cried out, “I want to grow up!” 2.2kReads8.3Score226Shelves
30. 380 穿 Transmigrated as Yue Fei: From the Start, I Refused the Twelve Golden Decrees 穿越岳飞：开局拒收十二道金牌 Red Dust Rookie红尘初哥儿Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Serving the nation with unwavering loyalty is the only theme that matters! In the tenth year of the Shaoxing era, he transmigrates into Yue Fei. With enemies within and without, everyone knows that once the twelve golden command tablets order Yue Fei back to the capital, he is doomed to die! Beneath the walls of Bianliang, he refuses the tablets and rewrites Marshal Yue's fate. He leads his army into battle, smashing through one hundred thousand Jin cavalry, capturing Wushu, and reclaiming Kaife 4.3kReads8.4Score262Shelves

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    Traveling through Yue Fei's time

31. 381 大 Shadows of Espionage in the Great Song 大宋谍影 Shiitake, Strawberry, and Beef Sauce香菇草莓牛肉酱Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [No System] [Lighthearted humor] The story of a modern-day agent who transmigrates to the Northern Song Dynasty. Zhang Yi burns government granaries behind enemy lines, assassinates Liao generals, poisons traitors, and secretly takes out an envoy from the Northern Bureau of Military Affairs. 4.2kReads8.6Score544Shelves
32. 382 北 Northern Song: My Wife Makes Cannons, I Sell Newspapers 北宋：老婆造炮我卖报 Three Points MIN叁分MINHistorical347k WordsCompleted [A man and a woman transmigrate together. Not a power fantasy.] Chinese civilization reached its peak under the Song! If only the Jurchen barbarians had not invaded south that year... If only the Song court had not been so incompetent... If only the nation’s fortunes had not been so poor... Chinese civilization would have led the world by a thousand years! Since I’ve transmigrated, I, Gao Jingze, will bring my wife with me. In the second year of Jingkang, we’ll fire a cannon from the city walls 154Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    This book features both male and female characters, and it's quite good.

33. 383 水 Water Margin’s Godfather: I Transmigrate as Song Jiang and Rewrite Fate 水浒教父：穿越宋江改天命 Recluse Mu Yang牧杨散人Historical177k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue] [No System] [High IQ] [Read with confidence] Yang Xiao, godfather of the southern underworld, dies of brain cancer at fifty. His greatest regret as he lies dying isn’t how many people he’s taken down or what he’s done, but that he never got to lead his brothers in accomplishing something truly earth-shattering. When he opens his eyes again, he has become Song Jiang, a low-ranking clerk in Yuncheng County, and has just killed Yan Poxi. He is as terrified as a stray dog. He ha 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is so well written.

34. 384 重 Reborn, I Study for the Imperial Exams in Another World 重生后，我在异世界读书科举 Lan Xiaoyi蓝小一Historical2.8M WordsCompleted (Transmigration) + (farming) + (daily life) + (imperial examinations) (no System) + (court politics) Chen Chuyi was reborn into a poor family in Beishui Village, carrying the memories of his past life. At first, he only wanted to earn a little money to improve his family's life. But in this unfamiliar ancient world, he was always afraid someone would take his family's money and eat their food. In the end, he embarked on the path of study and the imperial examinations. He knew that only by changi 6.9kReads8.3Score538Shelves

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    Chen Chuyi, carrying memories of his past life, transmigrates to a poor family in Beishui Village. Initially, he only wants to earn money to improve his family's life. However, in this unfamiliar ancient society, without any means of protection, he is ultimately at the mercy of others. In the end, he has no choice but to embark on the journey of studying for the imperial examinations; only by changing his fate can he better protect himself and his family. "When poor, cultivate your own virtue; when successful, help others..."

35. 385 知 Story of Minglan: Sixth Sister’s Husband Sails West Seven Times to Win Over His Brother-in-Law 知否：六妹夫七下西洋讨好大舅哥 Drunk Moon, Clear Breeze醉月清风Male-Channel Fanfiction373k WordsOngoing Sheng Changbai’s soul transmigrated into the world of The Story of Minglan. With Gu Tingye’s help, he strangled Lin Qinshuang and buried her in a mass grave outside Yangzhou. Who could have guessed that Lin Qinshuang had the help of an expert, escaped death, and used a body double to fake her demise? She eventually became Prince Yong’s concubine and sought revenge on the entire Sheng family. She also arranged in secret for her daughter, Sheng Molan, to marry into the prince’s household. With hel 111Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Renzong's Reign: The Story of Minglan (Male-oriented)

36. 386 从 Rebuilding the Han Dynasty, Starting from Liangshan 从梁山开始再造大汉 What the Heck我勒个去勒Historical623k WordsCompleted (The rating is low because the writing style leans heavily on classical Chinese, which many readers don’t like.) He arrives in the late Northern Song dynasty and is reborn as a descendant of the Han imperial Liu clan! What’s more, his ancestors include Liu Bei, and he is now a powerful local lord with a far-reaching reputation! After awakening the System, Liu Ze plans to live the life of a rich young master, until he rescues a down-and-out martial artist! Huh? My senior brothers are Lu Junyi 4kReads7.1Score298Shelves

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    I wrote this myself, and I'm shamelessly recommending it [laughs]

37. 387 朱 Zhu Di Reborn: The Night of the Candlelight Shadow and Axe! 朱棣重生，开局烛影斧声夜！ General Who Subdues the Rebels破虏将军Historical545k WordsOngoing A Night of Candle Shadows and Axe Sounds! (The rating has just come out, so don't let it affect you) The founding emperor has died. Whoever enters the palace first will have the advantage! No one understands how to seize an opportunity better than Zhu Di, and no one understands how to handle relations between uncles and nephews better than he does! In this life, there will be no defeat at Gaoliang River, only the invincible Three Great Battalions! Northern Han, Western Xia, and Great Liao: not o 1.1kReads6.4Score123Shelves

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    A night of flickering candlelight and the clanging of axes! Zhu Di's soul transmigrates into Zhao Dezhao's body. How will he turn the tide and rebuild the glory of the Song Dynasty?

38. 388 花 Hua Rong Builds a New and Righteous Liangshan 花荣打造忠义新梁山 Late Forest, Maple Wind晚林枫声Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Never accept amnesty; become emperor at all costs! This novel focuses on the plot and its heroic characters. At the end of the Song Dynasty, a chaotic age gave rise to heroes. The Jin army invaded the south, and the two emperors were captured, a humiliation beyond measure for the Han people. I am Hua Rong, a modern special forces soldier who transmigrated into this Water Margin world. I will change the course of history. I will wipe out every barbarian and unite the world. I will subdue Goguryeo 2kReads9.2Score239Shelves

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    Hehe, look over here, don't miss out!

39. 389 穿 I Transmigrated to the Northern Song and Shocked Bao Zheng to Stay Alive 穿越北宋靠震惊包拯活命 Old Cat's Rations老猫的口粮Historical685k WordsCompleted Zhao Molei, a modern man, was flying a drone in a thunderstorm when a lightning strike sent him transmigrating to the Song dynasty. Without the original owner's complete memories, he was sentenced to death by Bao Zheng from the start. In the face of danger, he had no choice but to keep astonishing Lord Bao and rely on his protection to survive. Unexpectedly, the original owner's identity was far from ordinary: he was the eldest son of Emperor Renzong of Song, who had supposedly died in infancy. 151Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A geography student travels back in time to the reign of Emperor Renzong. His understanding of the future is like a fish in water, and he is better than anyone else in the world. He experiences court intrigue, the conquest of Xia and Liao, and other unique perspectives.

40. 390 重 Reborn in the Great Song, I Vie with Zhao Gou for the Throne 重生大宋，我与赵构争天下 Grand Commander of Jiangdong江东大都督Historical539k WordsCompleted Han Lie, once the greatest mercenary king of his age, is reborn in the Great Song dynasty after the Jingkang Incident. At that time, the Jurchen invaders are pushing south, and bustling Bianjing, immortalized in Along the River During the Qingming Festival, has been reduced to rubble. The emperors of two generations of the Great Song, along with the princes and princesses of the imperial court, have all become prisoners. See how Han Lie, a mere eighth-rank county magistrate, will rise step by st 304Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! Male protagonist, time travel, farming, power struggle, ancient Song Dynasty historical novel. ① In the late Northern Song Dynasty, on the banks of the Bian River, spring was gentle. Chen Ning time-traveled to Bianjing (Kaifeng), the capital of the Song Dynasty. He initially mistook Li Qingzhao for a courtesan, making a living by brewing wine. He met Zhao Ji and Cheng Yi, analyzed the current situation of the Song Dynasty, and began the journey of unifying the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun and destroying the Western Xia. ② Han Lie, a king of mercenaries, was reborn into the Song Dynasty during the Jingkang Incident. At that time, the Jurchen southern barbarians invaded from the south, and the prosperous Bianjing depicted in the Qingming Scroll was reduced to ruins. Two emperors of the Song Dynasty were imprisoned. Watch as Han Lie, an eighth-rank county magistrate, rises step by step to usurp the Song Dynasty, recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun, launch a northern expedition against the Jurchens, and conquer the Western Xia, recreating the glory of the Han and Tang Dynasties.

41. 391 穿 I Transmigrate to the Northern Song, Then Face an Assault Case Back in the Modern Day 穿越北宋，回现代遭遇打人事件 Jiuyang Xuchen九阳旭宸Eastern Fantasy920k WordsOngoing Li Chen accidentally transmigrates to the end of the Northern Song dynasty and obtains a mysterious space. He is fortunate enough to become the student of a renowned master and hone his skills. After his beloved betrays him and his enemies hunt him down, Li Chen goes on a killing spree. He never expected to transmigrate back again, only to arrive just in time for a fight... 1.3kReads8.9Score125Shelves

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    This book suits your taste

42. 392 水 Water Margin: Gao Qiu, Pillar of the Great Song 水浒：大宋脊梁高太尉 Have a Cup来一杯Historical651k WordsOngoing Are the good people in classic novels always good? Are the villains in classic novels always bad? Gao Qiu: I can’t speak for everyone else, but I, Gao Qiu, am definitely a good person, the kind who can face himself with a clear conscience! Historian: No, you’re a corrupt official who abuses the law and forcibly takes beautiful women! Gao Qiu: I wiped out the Liao and the Jin, and saved the Great Song from disaster. So what if I took just a little silver and just a few beautiful women? 700Reads8.4Score—Shelves
43. 393 烹 Cooking the Delicacies 烹小鲜 I'm 7 Days我是7天Historical1.0M WordsOngoing [Infrastructure + Military + Commerce + No System + A Protagonist Who Thinks Things Through] Liu transmigrates into the body of a nine-year-old marquis's son in the Kingdom of Dali and plans to spend his life as a wastrel. At eleven, he is sent away to the mountains. At fifteen, he accompanies the crown prince to Song as a hostage, selling glass in Lin'an, visiting brothels, and opening a theater. Later, Mongolia destroys Dali. His carefree ambitions go up in smoke, and Liu Yan struggles to surv 66Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story takes place in Dali, which is actually set in the Southern Song Dynasty. It's a slow-burn adventure involving farming and infrastructure development.

44. 394 大 Great Song: Beginning with the Defense of Xiangyang 大宋：从襄阳保卫战开始 Dai Mutou戴木头Historical158k WordsOngoing Zhao Qi, a fourth-year modern history student, finds himself transformed into Emperor Duzong of Song, the ruler remembered in history for “handing over the realm without a fight.” Before him lies the mess of a court dominated by Jia Sidao. In his ears thunder the hoofbeats of Kublai Khan’s cavalry crossing the border. At his side is the legacy of a predecessor known for being “incompetent and lecherous.” It’s hell difficulty from the start. “Who says my Great Song has to settle for a corner of t 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel is a traditional historical fiction I wrote with great care. It lacks the usual clichéd plots and focuses solely on an emperor who travels back to the Song Dynasty, deeply concerned for the fate of his nation. Whether it's the protagonist's choices or the antagonist's schemes, the characters' intelligence is never deliberately suppressed; the aim is to realistically portray humanity and history. I have repeatedly revised the manuscript so far, striving for greater accuracy and a more solid historical framework. Of course, no one is perfect, and all I can do is try my best to approach my own ideal. Now, I hope that you, my readers, will take a moment from your busy schedules to pause and open this book. Perhaps, between the lines, you will encounter some unique perspectives and feel a profound sense of reflection. I also hope to receive some helpful suggestions later to further improve the novel.

45. 395 一 A History of the Song Dynasty You Won't Be Able to Put Down 一读就上瘾的宋朝史 Chen Wangbei陈望北Historical141k WordsCompleted A History of the Song Dynasty You'll Get Hooked on from the First Page is a popular history book about the Song Dynasty. It covers the period from Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin's accession to the throne after the Chenqiao Mutiny to the failure of Emperor Renzong's Qingli Reforms. The book selects famous figures and events from this period, drawing on a wealth of historical sources, with official histories as its foundation and unofficial accounts as a supplement. It vividly and engagingly recreate 1kReads9.3Score198Shelves

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    ① Set in the Song Dynasty, it's very good (if you can handle it [smirk]). ② Official history is no match for unofficial history, and the best unofficial history is set in the Song Dynasty [smirk]. ③ Also known as "The Story of 105 Men and 3 Women," it's incredibly good. Who says novels have to be based on history? This book is all wishful thinking. The protagonist rises from a minor official to the central government, fighting in the south and north, achieving great merit. It's a bad ending because the author doesn't have any new works and doesn't like to write new ones [smirk]. I heard he also has a part in "The Story of the Three Kingdoms."

46. 396 我 I'm Not Dalang, and I Refuse to Take the Medicine 我不是大郎，我拒绝喝药 Leisurely Cloud, Wild Crane, Number One Brow闲云野鹤号一眉Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Transmigration again. I’m not Wu Dalang, but she actually wants to make me drink medicine! This is a distorted late Northern Song Dynasty. He’s a live-in son-in-law, and though he has both a wife and concubines, it all seems to have nothing to do with him. He’s the son of a legendary figure... but those peerless martial arts and riches also seem to have nothing to do with him. I live in Yanggu County, have eaten Dalang’s pancakes, written “Jiangchengzi” for Liang Zhongshu, asked a famous courtes 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Northern Song Dynasty, friend Hua Zixu

47. 397 欲 Yuchou's 4th Book 欲仇的第4本书 Desire for Revenge欲仇Male-Channel Fanfiction125k WordsOngoing [Myriad Heavens + ruthless killings + more children, more blessings] One day, Gu Chen Yu Ji, who had always dreamed of wandering the world with a sword, unexpectedly obtains the Myriad Heavens, More Children, More Blessings System. Across different worlds, he starts a family and leaves behind children to carry on his lineage. After he leaves, the family he founded becomes a force of overlords and warlords in each world. P.S.: The Legend of the Condor Heroes + Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils + Sout 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Legend of the Condor Heroes is set in the Song Dynasty.

48. 398 重 Reborn in the Song Dynasty: Toppling Water Margin and Helping the Young Master Seize Power 重生大宋：颠覆水浒，扶衙内上位 Strolling Through a Sea of Flowers漫步花海中Historical340k WordsOngoing After being knocked unconscious, the protagonist transmigrates into Fu An, the lackey of Gao Yanei in the Northern Song dynasty. At this moment, he and Lu Qian are on their way to Cangzhou. What? Kill Lin Chong? Fu An is dumbfounded! Are he and Lu Qian rushing off to their own deaths? Damn! He finally made it to the Song dynasty, and he's the number-one scoundrel and hanger-on in Yanei's service. Following Yanei means good food, wine, and women. If Yanei can rise to power, then Fu An can ride hi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fans of time-travel stories set in the Song Dynasty and based on the Water Margin, come on in! This is a new, slow-burn novel featuring characters from the Water Margin, the Song Dynasty, and Yue Fei and other generals. Villains like Gao Qiu, Cai Jing, Tong Guan, and Yang Jian also make their appearances. Watch as Fu An, a subordinate of Gao Yanei, leads his troops in a massive battle.

49. 399 开 I Became the Emperor's Eldest Legitimate Son from the Start, and Took Off! 开局成为皇帝嫡长子，直接起飞！ Sixth Young Master Lin林家六郎Historical269k WordsOngoing He is brilliant with both pen and sword, and handsome to boot! [No System + no cheat powers + political intrigue + struggle for supremacy + harem] A young man in fine clothes, riding a spirited horse: who in the world doesn’t know the Prince of Wuling? Before you stands a man of peerless grace and noble bearing: Prince Jin of Great Yan, with an official residence equivalent to that of the Three Ministers, the title of Pillar of the State, pacification commissioner of Jingdong Circuit, military g 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend some time-travel, historical, and alternate history novels. Most protagonists either start with advanced technology or encounter great calamities, their survival instincts are off the charts. Our protagonist, however, starts with maxed-out reincarnation points. He doesn't go into business or develop technology first. He goes straight to fighting organized crime! The background is roughly set in the Song Dynasty, which is historically accurate, though I'm not sure if that counts.

50. 400 王 If Wang Ruofu Turns Violent, Empress Guo Is Doomed: Renzong, I Suffer 王若弗成暴力郭皇后：仁宗，朕苦 Yan Zhuo Shaomi燕啄绍米Female-Channel Fanfiction313k WordsCompleted [Historical comedy] [Lighthearted] [Blunt, hot-tempered matriarch Wang Ruofu × kindhearted, somewhat spineless Zhao Zhen] [Inspired by Serenade of Peaceful Joy, The Story of Minglan, and the historical Song dynasty] A domineering empress takes charge of the emperor, sending history down a turbulent new path. Wang Ruofu is reborn as Emperor Renzong’s empress, Guo. This not-so-bright matriarch spends her life rampaging through the palace, ruling by sheer volume and overwhelming force. To hell with 1.8kReads8.7Score109Shelves

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    The story of "The Story of Minglan" is a blend of historical events and the life of Emperor Renzong of Song, resulting in exceptionally vivid character personalities.

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