What Are the Best Song Dynasty Historical Novels on Tomato Novel? 番茄最好看的大宋历史文，有哪些

1. 1 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 165.8kReads9.4Score19.2k14d adds

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   Only two Song Dynasty historical texts on the bookshelf

2. 2 不 If You Won't Write the Memorial, Why Are You Going on the Northern Campaign? 不写出师表，你北什么伐呀！ Autumn Wind Over Luoshui洛水秋风Historical2.8M WordsCompleted “This place is so delightful, I could forget all about Shu!” Liu Shan, who left behind this timeless saying, thought he had died. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become Zhao Gou, the emperor of the Great Song. With none of Zhao Gou's memories, he gazed at the officials filling the court and fell into deep thought. They have a chancellor here too? The name Qin Hui might not sound like much, but surely he's as capable in both letters and arms as my foster father! Hmm? Wait, why is there 44kReads8.9Score4.5k14d adds
3. 3 大 The Song Dynasty's Greatest Assassin 大宋第一杀神 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, with Emperor Huizong on the throne, a modern-day king of spies awakens in the body of the Marquis's legitimate son and makes a forceful entrance! Treacherous minister Cai Jing, foolish ruler Zhao Ji? I'll use modern schemes and ruthless political tactics to bring you down! Strange, baffling cases with killers lurking in the shadows? I'll solve them with modern investigative techniques and turn every case into another rung on my ladder to power! Liao, Jin, 33.3kReads9.0Score3.8k14d adds

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   Recapture the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun, iron horses and spears cut down the Jin army.

4. 4 大 The Great Song's Number One Young Master 大宋第一公子 The Wacky Cai Er Cai抽风的菜二菜Historical163k WordsCompleted Coming your way: The guardian of the Song Dynasty, who governed the realm for thirty years and was the world’s richest man in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The Japanese people’s adoptive father, the sun of the Goryeo people, the Eternal Heaven of the Mongols. Inventor of the steam engine, founder of modern science. Praised by Su Shi as the greatest poet of the Song, teacher to Wang Anshi, and idol to Sima Guang. Recapturer of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, protector of millions of Han 19Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 5 江 Jiang Yue, Song and Ming 江月宋明 Du Du Du Xiaomai杜杜杜小麦Historical796k WordsOngoing The shame of Jingkang remains unavenged. When Zhao Chen awoke, half the Song realm had already fallen. In his desperate bid to survive, he had no choice but to assume the name of the Crown Prince. He was trapped in a lone city, with the Jin cavalry pressing from the front and Prince Kang watching hungrily from behind. But he knew in his heart: though his title was false, the duty it demanded was real. Hold the land, comfort the people, restore the court, and reclaim the Central Plains. As 47.2kReads8.8Score4.3k14d adds

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   Why isn't this one included? I highly recommend it!!! It's completely different in style from *Shao Song*, but the plot is rigorous, the writing is delicate, and the dialogue is in a classical Chinese style, giving it a strong historical novel feel. You can tell the author did a lot of research. The only potential pitfall might be the protagonist. He's impersonating Crown Prince Zhao Chen, not a soul-transmigration story. (Here's an excerpt from one of my favorite [flying kisses]) "Lord Lü," Zhao Chen finally spoke, his voice very soft but steady, "Have you ever thought about why history books are written?" Lü Haowen was taken aback, wondering why the Crown Prince suddenly asked this. Before he could answer, Zhao Chen continued, "When I was a scholar, I especially loved reading history. From Sima Qian's *Records of the Grand Historian* to Su Shui's *Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government*, I read every volume. I saw the achievements of emperors and generals, the generosity of loyal ministers and righteous men, and the strategies of strategists and advisors. These figures all left a strong mark on history. Later generations read their deeds and either admired them, regretted them, or cursed them. Yet very few people remembered them; only a handful were recorded in the biographies of historical figures." He paused, his gaze fixed on the deep night outside the window. "Those who leave their names in history books are already extremely fortunate. Most people, in fact, don't even leave their names behind. Those civilians who lost their lives to war, those refugees who starved to death in famine, those women and children swept away by floods—perhaps their lives are recorded in history books as nothing more than: 'In this year, there was a great famine, and people ate each other.' Or perhaps: 'In a certain month, the river breached its banks, and hundreds of thousands were swept away.' Even worse, some are born unknown and die without a trace. They are silently and without a trace in the long river of history, as if they had never existed in this world." Zhao Chen withdrew his gaze and looked at Lü Haowen, his eyes clear and resolute. "When I read these things before, I wondered…why? Why are those lives reduced to cold numbers in history books? Why are their sufferings destined to be forgotten by posterity? Later I understood: because scholars are concerned with the rise and fall of dynasties, the gains and losses of systems, and the wisdom and folly of emperors and generals. As for the countless common people, who cares?" "But you must know," Zhao Chen's voice rose slightly, "that the foundation for the continuation of the Central Plains dynasty has never been in a few emperors and generals, but in the people of the world. It is the farmers tilling the fields, the women weaving threads, the soldiers fighting to the death on the battlefield, and the merchants bustling about in the marketplace. They may not have left their names, but it is precisely their collective toil, sacrifice, and perseverance that have supported the backbone of China for thousands of years." "Without these, even the most brilliant monarch and the most capable prime minister are no different from castles in the air!" Lü Haowen stared blankly at Zhao Chen, speechless for a moment. He had never heard anyone speak such reasoning before. This was not the wisdom of sages, nor the admonitions of emperors throughout history, but a completely new perspective on history that he had never encountered before. Yet he felt that the Crown Prince's words, seemingly simple and unadorned, contained the true power of a ruler, an official, and a historian. Zhao Chen paused here, his voice growing lower yet more resolute: "Therefore, I sit here now, wielding power and bearing heavy responsibilities. I can choose to protect myself, cherish my influence, or leave behind a clean reputation for posterity to judge. But if I do that, many like Du Chong will live on, climbing the ranks step by step, and then, when they hold power, commit irreversible acts. At that time, even more common people will die because of the incompetence of such parasites. How will history record that then? Perhaps it will list their crimes, condemning them to eternal scorn. But can a few words of condemnation from posterity truly atone for the lives of millions?" "I don't want that," Zhao Chen said, and Lü Haowen remained silent. Zhao Chen raised his head, looking directly into Lü Haowen's eyes. Feeling he might have spoken too harshly, he offered a seemingly comforting remark: "Prime Minister Lü, do not despair of the world." Hearing this, Lü Haowen suppressed the turmoil in his mind, his gaze hardening. He cupped his hands and said, "Even so, Your Highness is still young, with a long future ahead. Since Your Highness has such a resolute heart, as your subject, I should share the burden of this reputation." Zhao Chen paused for a moment after saying this, then looked at Lü Haowen, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Prime Minister, aren't you afraid of the iron will of history?" Lü Haowen stared blankly at the Crown Prince, speechless for a long time. He suddenly felt somewhat ridiculous. He had lived half his life, experienced the ravages of war, witnessed the devastation of the land, and seen too much selfishness, cowardice, and betrayal. He thought he had long since seen through people's hearts and would no longer be moved by any words. But now, facing this young Crown Prince, he felt something long forgotten, something almost forgotten—a profound sense of righteousness called "benevolence." He took a deep breath, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, and surprisingly, chuckled, saying, "If my name can bring happiness to the people, wouldn't that be a worthwhile exchange?" Zhao Chen looked at him, a complex emotion welling up within him. He straightened up, walked to Lü Haowen, and, looking up, gently patted the old minister's shoulder. He shook his head, saying, "How could I let Prime Minister Lü bear this responsibility alone?" Then, Zhao Chen turned his head, his voice not loud, but every word resounding, "I only wish that future generations would only know that you and I ruled a dynasty that brought peace to the world, and not know who we, as ruler and subject, truly were!" After the Crown Prince finished speaking, even the usually composed Lü Haowen had tears welling up in his eyes. Seeing this, Zhao Chen seemed to want to comfort him further, and said, "With you like this, I only today realize how fortunate I am to have a subject who understands me." Lü Haowen bowed, remaining silent. In his heart, however, he thought: Your Highness does not know how fortunate it is to have a ruler who understands his subject. The two men looked at each other and smiled.

6. 6 欢 Celebrating Song 欢宋 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical689k WordsOngoing I, Qi Wu, like to speak the truth. I am a disgraced soldier from the northwest, yet I have served as an honest and upright official. As for my faction, my senior fellow disciples Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Zhou Dunyi, and my junior fellow disciples Zhang Heng, Su Shi, Lü Huiqing, and others all belong to it. You ask about heroes? My teachers are my heroes: Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Pang Ji, Wen Yanbo, and many others! I’m just a scholar. I don’t know much. If you have a problem, go talk to my 141.4kReads9.4Score17.2k14d adds
7. 7 家 My Father Is Zhao Kuangyin: Son, Put on Another Layer, It's Cold! 家父赵匡胤，儿啊天冷加件衣服！ The Pumpkin Became a Rookie南瓜变成菜鸟Historical1.5M WordsCompleted "What! My father is Zhao Kuangyin? And I'm the eldest legitimate son born to Zhao Kuangyin and his first wife, Lady He!" "Dad, it's been a little cold lately." "Son, I've put on some weight recently. Take this bright yellow robe and wear it!" A modern man transmigrates to the end of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, becoming the eldest grandson of the Zhao family in Bianliang. Many years later, Zhao Dexiu looks down at Zhao Guangyi and asks in a measured voice, "Third Uncle, do you obj 13.5kReads8.0Score1.1k14d adds

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   I highly recommend this book! The author is the only one on the entire Tomato Bookstore who always replies to every comment! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

8. 8 大 The Great Song's Iron-Blooded Crown Prince Backs Yue Fei's Northern Campaign! 大宋铁血太子，力挺岳飞北伐！ The Carp Ascends Heaven's Gate鲤鱼登天门Historical265k WordsCompleted [No System] + [Political Intrigue] + [Straight for Huanglong Prefecture] + [Yue Fei's Northern Expedition] The blood from the Jingkang Humiliation had yet to be wiped away, and the ghosts haunting Bianliang had yet to fade! A soul from a later age transmigrates into Zhao Fu, the three-year-old Crown Prince of Emperor Gaozong of Song, who died young: a toddler's body with the soul of a seasoned veteran. From the Shaoxing era's tenth year all the way to a direct assault on Huanglong Prefecture! He 1.5kReads6.8Score10114d adds

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   Historical texts about the Song Dynasty; recommended reading.

9. 9 我 With My Blood, I’ll Save These Mountains and Rivers 我以我血挽山河 Black-Hearted Little Beaver黑心小海狸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy + Slow Burn + Multiple Storylines + No Golden Finger + Passionate Conquest of the Song] At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, Bianjing was under siege, and the realm was falling into enemy hands. After his soul traveled nine hundred years through time, Gu Yuan found himself on the snowy plains outside Bianjing, where he and a band of fleeing soldiers happened to rescue the reborn Princess Zhao Yingluo. Through careful planning at every turn, he rose to become the era’s gr 34.1kReads9.2Score3.4k14d adds

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   [Because of this battle, the myth of the Jin army's invincibility with ten thousand men was shattered, and the generals of the Song Empire who had been buried by mediocrity and peace began to rise to the historical stage. They would shine even brighter in the future clash between the two most powerful empires in the world at that time!] Gu Yuan's soul traveled back to the late Northern Song Dynasty. In the snowy plains outside Bianjing, he led the defeated army and unexpectedly saved the reborn princess Zhao Yingluo. He replaced Zhao with Gu and saved the country with his blood.

10. 10 靖 Jingkang: Besieged City from the Start? I Refuse to Be a King Who Loses His Country 靖康：开局围城？朕绝不当亡国君 Middle-Aged Man Grinding Ink研墨的中年人Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He opened his eyes and found himself in the body of Zhao Huan, Emperor Qinzong of Song, the most unfortunate emperor in history! From the start, he faced hellish difficulty: Jin troops surrounded Bianjing, his father fled and left him to take the blame, and the court was full of either incompetents or treacherous ministers, all weeping and begging to surrender territory. And soon, 1.3kReads8.0Score10414d adds
11. 11 水 Water Margin: Reborn, Who'd Still Accept an Imperial Pardon? 水浒：都重生了，谁还招安啊！ Han Yu寒羽Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Trade height for insight from the start! Ren Yuan transmigrates into a minor character in Water Margin, determined to forge his own legend in the martial world at the end of the Northern Song dynasty! Wherever the banners of the Liangshan army fly, the land belongs to the Han people! I’ll save the people the Great Song won’t save, and fight the enemies the Great Song won’t dare to fight! Jin Wushu: Ren Yuan, stay away from me! 66.5kReads9.1Score5.3k14d adds

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    It was very enjoyable to watch.

12. 12 穿 Those Things That Happened When I Transmigrated to the Song Dynasty 穿越宋朝那些事 Yang, the Three-Year-Old Kid杨三岁小孩Historical231k WordsCompleted He is the least noticeable prince in the Great Song, and also a peerless divine doctor hidden in the darkness. "Ding! Main quest triggered: Uncover the mystery of the pregnancy-preserving medicine from seventeen years ago." To survive, he must complete the following deadly challenges: Give the Imperial Kitchen a stern shake-up and solve his survival crisis. Develop an epidemic-prevention remedy and save the Fourth Prince and the aloof Noble Consort. Dig up ironclad evidence in the cellar, and t 58Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Both of these books are about the Song Dynasty, and they're really good!

13. 13 宋 The Spoiled Son of the Song Dynasty 宋朝败家子 Foodie Alliance吃货大联盟Historical4.8M WordsCompleted Reborn into the body of a notorious wastrel who had done every manner of evil in the Song Dynasty, should he turn over a new leaf, or go all in and keep being a villain? Asking urgently, online... Song Dynasty Wastrel, a lighthearted power fantasy! 8.2kReads8.4Score72914d adds
14. 14 大 The Great Song’s Divine Doctor: I Married a Widow and Became a God of Incense 大宋神医：娶大娘后我香火成神 Unhappy Medicine不开心药Male-Channel Fanfiction242k WordsOngoing [Medicine + slow burn + imperial examinations + wuxia] One of the nation’s ten outstanding young physicians and a materialist, Wu Yong’s favorite pastime is explaining human anatomy to country folk who perform spirit-medium rituals. Bad news: He wakes up to find himself transmigrated to the Northern Song, with a free tuberculosis patient experience card included. Good news: He has transmigrated to the reign of Emperor Renzong. The young emperor seems decent, and his mother can’t bear to watch 146Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first book has a fresh theme; I watched the short video and it was hilarious. The second book is a historical fantasy I wrote myself; the protagonist isn't brainless, and he even has a beautiful young wife! The writing is top-notch, absolutely fantastic!!!

15. 15 沧 When the Seas Roar: My Century in the Northern Song 沧海横流：我的北宋百年 Xuan'er铉儿Historical1.1M WordsCompleted When a modern soul falls into the most corrupt yet tragic maelstrom of the late Northern Song, how will he find his way? Will he go with the flow to save his own life, or fight the current and try to keep the heavens from falling? Yang Fan, once a graduate student in history and a military enthusiast, transmigrates as the son of a low-ranking frontier officer in the late Northern Song. He brings no all-purpose System, but a clear understanding of historical trends, strategic vision beyond his er 117Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A time-travel novel set in the late Northern Song Dynasty; it's quite good, I recommend it.

16. 16 穿 A Lowly County Office Clerk with Kids at Home and No Rice to Cook 穿成县衙小吏，家有儿女等米下锅 Don't Discuss the Wind-Banner, Follow Your Heart心动莫论风幡Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [A clerk is no official, and the desk is a mountain of blades] [No errors in the ledger, every stroke of the brush decides joy and sorrow] The male lead had only just transmigrated when someone cracked him over the back of the head. After missing work for three days, he nearly got struck off the rolls. His father thought he was saddled with two useless dependents. His older brother thought he was too inflexible to make money. His fourth younger brother feared his lowly clerk's status would tarni 166.2kReads9.2Score22.8k14d adds

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    I highly recommend this one; the Song Dynasty can't be complete without it. It tells the daily stories of ordinary officials and commoners in a county town. Exquisite details and a stark depiction of human nature transport you to the bustling streets of the Song Dynasty a thousand years ago. It's not a wish-fulfillment novel, but it has its emotional moments. It's not about political intrigue, but it captures the essence of human relationships. No romantic pairings, no cheat codes, no modern-day superiority complexes—it's a hyper-realistic ancient Chinese novel. It's almost a million words long, well-developed and juicy, ready to read. Weaknesses: slow-paced, not a wish-fulfillment novel, no romantic pairings, relatively uneven plot development, some chapters are too detailed; impatient readers should avoid it.

17. 17 老 My Dad Is Su Dongpo, My Wife Is Li Qingzhao, and My Bro Is Emperor Huizong 老爹苏东坡老婆李清照老铁宋徽宗 Wen Qingru文卿如Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Tags: No System, not a mindless power fantasy, meticulous historical research, slow burn, personal growth, one heroine An utterly ordinary art student transmigrates as Su Dun, the prematurely deceased youngest son of the legendary Su Dongpo. A quick calculation tells him When his father goes to Huizhou to eat lychees, he’ll be eleven. When his father goes to Hainan Island to eat clams, he’ll be fourteen. When his father is pardoned and dies in Changzhou, he’ll be seventeen. When Cai Jing erects 11.3kReads8.5Score1k14d adds

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    Many novels about the Song Dynasty feature time travelers who become emperors. Here's a hardcore historical novel where the protagonist travels back in time to become Su Shi's son, gaining insights into the historical context. It's not a typical wish-fulfillment story; if you're genuinely interested in history, you might want to check it out.

18. 18 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.1M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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    This is the most historically accurate time-travel novel among those set in the Song Dynasty!

19. 19 西 Fierce as Xifeng Liquor 西凤烈 Cooking Green Plums in a Dream梦煮青梅Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A modern special forces instructor dies heroically on a mission. When he opens his eyes again, he has become Liu Qi, the son of a military family in the Northern Song dynasty. The story starts at full throttle: a bloody battle at Zangdi River, where the heavily armored Iron Kite cavalry charges forward like a steel torrent, crushing the Song army. Just as the commander’s banner is about to fall and the commander’s son lies near death, a soul from a thousand years in the future quietly awakens. T 7.3kReads9.2Score88614d adds

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    Whether it's good or not, you'll have to see for yourself. Criticism and suggestions are welcome!

20. 20 强 A Mighty Song: Starting with the Soul Transmigrating into Emperor Taizu 强宋：从魂穿太祖开始 Under a Vast Sky and Endless Wilderness, Wolves Everywhere天苍野茫到处白眼狼Historical398k WordsCompleted A power fantasy set in an alternate history. The protagonist's soul enters the body of Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, allowing him to escape Zhao Guangyi's attempt to poison him. He builds up the Song Dynasty's economy and military until it is no longer a weak Song, but a mighty one! 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A piece worth looking forward to

21. 21 三 The Three Kingdoms of Water Margin: Liangshan of the Illustrious Lord 三分水浒之昭烈梁山 Ximen Caozei西门曹贼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The last man of the mighty Han dynasties, Liu Xuande, whose virtue shone bright and whose deeds were heroic, arrives in the Northern Song. The last glimmer of the Han dynasty shines over the final years of the Northern Song. Liangshan, Emperor Huizong, Fang La, the Jin Kingdom. Watch as Emperor Zhaolie rebuilds the Han dynasty. 8.8kReads9.2Score84314d adds

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    This is so beautiful.

22. 22 千 A Thousand-Year Turning: A Portrait of the Song Dynasty 千年转身宋世绘 Pipi Gai皮皮盖啊Historical589k WordsOngoing [Historical Observation + No Romance + Witnessing Dynasties + A Game of Fate + Reflections on Civilization] Zhou Fusu transmigrates with the essential historical knowledge of the 24th century, becoming an “insider” in the world of the Song Dynasty. With astonishing brilliance, he witnesses eighteen emperors rise and fall. He once hoped to use his “foresight” to avert the Jingkang Humiliation and offered strategies to enrich the nation and strengthen its military. But amid the controversy over th 12Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    This is the best historical novel I've ever read. It's a story about the Song Dynasty [sending a heart emoji]. The protagonist, carrying the essence of 24th-century historiography, travels back to the Song Dynasty and becomes a participant in history, witnessing the evolution of civilization during the Jingkang Incident and the Battle of Yamen. From passionate to calm, the premise is novel and logically sound, and the deeper the story unfolds, the more profound the historical context becomes!

23. 23 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! 2.8kReads8.7Score27314d adds

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    The system is not exaggerated; it's a very reasonable portrayal of the Yang family generals.

24. 24 执 Holding the Song Dynasty 执宋 Dreaming of Ascending to Heaven Long Agoing畴昔梦登天ingHistorical1.1M WordsCompleted [History + One Heroine + Imperial Examinations + Northern Song Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue] After transmigrating to the Northern Song dynasty in the fourth year of the Qingli era, Xu Xiu finds himself facing hellish difficulty from the start. Cast aside by his family and humiliated at school, he uses his wits to turn the tables. All he wanted was to live as a carefree man of means, but he is unexpectedly swept into the currents of history. At Huazhou Academy, he witnesses the creation of 7kReads8.9Score88714d adds

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    The score is low because few people watch it.

25. 25 大 The Song Dynasty's Greatest Sage-King 大宋第一圣君 Vinegar in My Wontons馄饨加醋Historical282k WordsOngoing I am the grandson of Emperor Taizong of Great Song, the son of Emperor Zhenzong, and the Son of Heaven of the Zhao Song dynasty! I will build a Great Song unlike any other, bringing the world under my rule and drawing every nation to pay tribute! I will crush Western Xia, subdue the Liao, and awe the four seas. Wherever the sun and moon shine will be Song territory! Fan Zhongyan: “His Majesty’s achievements will shine through the annals of history. He deserves to be hailed as an emperor for the 46Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    A record of the splendor of the Eastern Capital, a scroll painting of the Qingming Scroll—the Song Dynasty was truly beautiful!

26. 26 大 Great Song: A Plan to Raise an Empress 大宋：女帝养成计划 A Box of Red Beans一盒红豆Ancient Romance392k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue] [Character growth] [Ensemble cast] [Fate] [Female protagonist's point of view] An engineering student dies suddenly and ends up attached to the body of a young princess. But she can't do anything. Is she really only good for being an external hard drive? Sharing her senses is so awkward, too! Oh no, this is the Jingkang Incident! … The young princess seems to be possessed by a demon. She keeps hearing all sorts of strange things. If he's someone from the future, should she 2.7kReads8.0Score29314d adds

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    Why not give this one a try? [Eating melon emoji] I just caught up with the main group; it's well-written, the author has a solid foundation in history, and it seems like a book with great potential.

27. 27 大 The Great Song’s Number One Playboy 大宋第一纨绔 Wuxu戊戌Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Xu Xiao wakes up reborn in the Northern Song and is overcome with delight. A glorious age shines before him, flourishing and prosperous, with the emperor and scholar-officials ruling the realm together. He has a fortune to his name and never has to worry about food or drink. He wakes to a life of wine and women, and goes to sleep with a pretty maid attending him. Now this is the good life. Studying for an official career has never been my thing. My life’s goal is to be a carefree wastrel, living 324Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 28 千 Emperor Huizong of Song, the Greatest Emperor of All Time 千古一帝宋徽宗 318 Visitor318体验者Historical323k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, just as Lin Chong mistakenly enters the White Tiger Hall. As an upstanding young man from the 21st century, he absolutely can't let the tragedy happen again. With Water Margin in hand, he has all the heroes at his fingertips. Awake, he wields power over all under heaven; drunk, he rests with beauties in his arms. 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These two are excellent; both are from the Song Dynasty. Highly recommended by avid bookworms.

29. 29 执 Ruling the Great Song 执掌大宋 A Dream in the Breeze清风一梦Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In this year, Zhao Zhen ascended the throne as Emperor Renzong and changed the era name. It was the first year of Qingli. In this year, talented people emerged in droves. Countless able ministers came to the fore, with Bao Zheng, Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, and Wen Yanbo beginning to make their mark. Under Renzong, they gradually rose to become nobles and ministers, making their voices heard. In this year, foreign enemies came calling. Western Xia and the Liao Empire eyed the Central Plain 701Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 30 龙 The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Historical163k WordsOngoing “The emperor in Chang’an, the army of the Wei residence.” The Wei residence’s household troops had become a thing of the past beneath the executioner’s blade, while the emperor in Chang’an lived in constant fear amid troubles both within and without. Does an emperor have some special birthright? Whoever commands the strongest troops and finest horses becomes emperor! Flames raged everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang was now divided among rival regional warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang 57Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is a slow-burn story. It has no system, is not mindless, and does not involve time travel. It has history and characters. The adopted son usurps power and controls the regional military governors, eventually unifying the country and continuing the five-hundred-year-old Tang Dynasty.

31. 31 穿 I Transmigrated into The Return of the Condor Heroes and Saved Liu Yifei from the Start 穿越神雕，开局拯救刘天仙 318 Visitor318体验者Male-Channel Fanfiction393k WordsOngoing Whoever transmigrates to the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes would want to save the person who leaves everyone with regrets! For nine out of ten people, that person is probably her. Zhou Tao transmigrates to the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes and activates a System. He leads a whole group of beauties to conquer heaven and earth! 178Reads—Score1014d adds
32. 32 夺 Seizing the Song Dynasty: Even the Water Margin Heroes Can Become Kings 夺宋：水浒也称王 A Glance Back Amid Ten Thousand People万人丛中一回首Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Wang Lun unexpectedly transmigrates into the world of Water Margin, becoming the first leader of Liangshan Marsh, the White-Clad Scholar who shares his name. The emperor, a debauched monarch and self-proclaimed Daoist, has traded his dragon throne for a bed of pleasure. The Four Great Villains wreak havoc at court, the common people live in misery, and the Jurchens to the north eye the land like tigers stalking their prey. Wang Lun: “This weak Song dynasty isn't worth saving!” Lu Zhishen: “The w 18.4kReads8.8Score1.6k14d adds

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    It's incredibly impressive; the author's research is very thorough, and the protagonist focuses on the development of weaponry and equipment.

33. 33 李 Li Shimin Transmigrates into Li Yu: Rebuilding the Prosperous Tang 李世民穿李煜：再造盛唐 Topple Mountains and Overwhelm Seas排山到海Historical81k WordsOngoing [No System + impassioned struggle for supremacy + ensemble cast + the Tang Taizong and Song Taizu eras collide at their peaks] Li Yu, a graceful and talented poet, a ruler who lost his kingdom, the greatest lyric poet of all time. Li Shimin, supreme commander of the Heavenly Strategies Army, ruler of the Zhenguan era, an emperor for the ages. In 972 AD, when Emperor Taizong of Tang's soul descended into the body of the Later Lord of Southern Tang, history suddenly veered off course. By this poin 109Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Li Shimin, dressed as Li Yu, a battle between the greatest emperor of all time and the peak of the Song Dynasty!

34. 34 开 From the Start, I Live-Stream the Great Ming, and Huaxia Civilization Leads by Ages 开局直播大明，华夏文明断层领先 Making a Living Is Hard养家糊口不容易Historical1.4M WordsOngoing (This book is not intended to disparage the present or glorify the past. The world I've created is fictional, so please don't conflate it with reality. My goal is to work toward China's rise! Nothing else is intended!) My name is Han Bixing, and I transmigrated into the Ming Dynasty as a fool. Everyone calls me crazy and pelts me with stones because I hold up a battered bronze mirror and talk to the air. They don't know that the other side of the mirror is connected to more than six hundred year 6.7kReads9.3Score63814d adds

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    It's beautiful, no need to say more.

35. 35 我 I Became the Founding Emperor of the Southern Song 我在南宋当开国皇帝 The Independent Variable函数的自变量Historical335k WordsOngoing What? I transmigrated, and I’m the Emperor of the Great Song? Sounds great! What? I’m Emperor Qinzong of Song, besieged in Bianliang. Jin troops prowl outside the city like tigers, while the retired emperor causes trouble within. What? Bianliang will fall in three days! What, what, what! I know nothing about Song history. I can’t lead an army or govern the country. My only hobby is lying flat! What? I can lie flat and still get out of the city? What? I can lie flat and still take charge of the g —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is a must-read! The content is captivating, the logic is rigorous, the protagonist prioritizes power over romance, ruthlessly punishes traitors, and shows immense respect for veteran generals like Zong Ze. The female lead cares for her elders, points out the protagonist's mistakes and demands correction, and they are mutually tolerant... (The reverse of the above description). You'll likely curse me after reading it [almost crying].

36. 36 大 The Great Song’s Lands 大宋河山 Recluse Who Savors Bitterness品涩居士Historical713k WordsOngoing My new work is out! Everyone is welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 69Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 37 世 Emperor Shiwei 世威大帝 Wind Shadow, Cloud Shadow风影云影Historical917k WordsCompleted As the least favored prince of the Dayu Dynasty, he is sent to a county in the far southwest of the empire. Calling it taking up a fief would be generous: exile is more like it. Who can blame them? He has no powerful maternal family to back him. So what? He'll carve out a place for himself with his own hands, one step at a time! 358Reads6.9Score—14d adds
38. 38 大 The Great Song’s Holy Emperor 大宋圣天子 Wandering Man in Green青衣散人Historical2.4M WordsOngoing Zhao Yu, the sage emperor of the Great Song, falls into the water and returns from the dead, his temperament dramatically changed. He purges the inner court and governs the realm. He lifts the ban on maritime trade and creates an everlasting golden age, earning the title of Emperor Shengping. Witness a feudal dynasty transform into a vast, modernized empire on which the sun never sets. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 海 The Lost Song Dynasty Overseas: From the Start, I Was at the Battle of Yashan 海外遗宋：开局便是崖山海战 The Boy Who Tends Cattle牧牛的少年Historical670k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into the body of Zhao Bing, the last emperor of the Song dynasty. The moment he wakes, the Battle of Yashan is underway. The Song army has been routed, and Lu Xiufu comes out from the ship and cries, “Your Majesty, hurry and climb onto my back!” With knowledge from the future, Zhao Bing will defy fate, save the Great Song, and save the Han people. He leads the Song survivors overseas, reforms education, advances technology, establishes a financial system, and builds an advanced 466Reads7.0Score—14d adds
40. 40 宋 Song Cavalry 宋骑 Eight Years of Armchair Talk纸上谈八年Historical789k WordsCompleted The renowned statesman Wang Anshi introduced reforms, and the great official Wang Shao recovered the Hehuang region. The histories say the Song almost rose to greatness! Almost? That was never going to happen! Because the Great Song welcomed Wang Zi! 314Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No system, little technology, close to history, and rigorous. The protagonist is a lowly soldier trying to pay off gambling debts. He unexpectedly recaptures Dunhuang, passes the imperial examination in the capital, subdues Jiaozhi in the south, destroys the Xia Kingdom in the west, and conquers Yan and Yun in the north!

41. 41 大 The Great Song Dynasty: Reforging the Realm 大宋之重铸山河 The Shepherding Woodcutter放羊的樵夫Historical1.5M WordsCompleted That was the year of the Jingkang Humiliation: the land was lost, the two emperors were taken captive, and the princesses fell into enemy hands. Zhao Gou fled in panic, Zong Ze cried out for the army to cross the river, and Yue Fei began to make a name for himself. Outside Youzhou, the north wind howled, and a transmigrated young man shouted, “I swear to defeat the Jin invaders, reclaim our land, and restore our nation!” 2.5kReads8.4Score18814d adds
42. 42 大 Great Tang: I Keep Dying to Remonstrate, and Li Shimin Can't Take It Anymore 大唐：天天死谏，李世民破防了 Cicadas Singing at Night夜伴蝉鸣Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A Remonstrance to the Death, Part One. [In the halls of government, rotten wood serves as officials; in the palace, beasts draw their salaries. Men with the hearts of wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the seats of power, while bootlickers and toadies take charge of state affairs. As a result, the realm lies in ruins and the people suffer untold misery.] A Remonstrance to the Death, Part Two. [Your Majesty, you are mistaken! You favor Prince Wei and reject the Crown Prince. Will this not set brot 9kReads7.4Score50514d adds
43. 43 赵 The Song Dynasty: My Father Is Su Dongpo 赵宋之世：家父苏东坡 Cold Crows at Chu Temple楚庙寒鸦Historical607k WordsCompleted He transmigrates back to the Northern Song Dynasty. His father is Su Shi, and the family has just left Dongpo in Huangzhou. Things finally seem to be looking up. But thanks to Su Dongpo’s notorious sharp tongue and habit of getting into trouble, in just a few years the family will be banished again and again, heading south to explore its cuisine. He is Su Guo, the son who historically followed his father all the way from Huizhou to Danzhou. That year, Su Guo is thirteen; one year remains before 3.3kReads9.1Score27614d adds

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    This one is good.

44. 44 大 Great Song: The Treacherous Chancellor Is Reborn, and I'm Taking the Job Again 大宋：奸相重生，这宰相我还要做 Hong Jia红嘉Historical61k WordsOngoing [Zhang Dun himself is reborn] [No System] [Political Intrigue] Zhang Dun, the man in the "Biographies of Treacherous Ministers" in the History of Song, has been reborn. When he opens his eyes, he is still the magistrate of Shangluo County. A county clerk hands him a document and urges him to sign it. Once he does, someone will keep their family fortune, someone else will be forced to sell their fields, and every mistake will be blamed on the new magistrate. Zhang Dun sets down his brush. Th 14Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 45 水 Water Margin: Starting with Lin Chong, I’ll Reshape the World 水浒：从林冲开始改天换地 Six-Yuan Pan-Fried Buns六卖生煎Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Transmigrated into Lin Chong? Why the hell should I keep putting up with things? There's no way I'm going to be a pushover. If someone wrongs me, I'll get even immediately. I launch a fierce path of revenge right from the Wild Boar Forest, fight my way back to Dongjing, kill Gao Yanei with my own hands, and rescue my wife! I fight my way out of Dongjing, then take over Liangshan and rule the region. I gather heroes and outstanding men from across the land, make Gao Qiu weep and Tong Guan choke w 5kReads8.3Score43814d adds

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    This book is a must-read. The writing is fluent, the plot is tight and exciting, and you'll want to read it again and again.

46. 46 三 Three Feet of Chilling Light 三尺寒芒 Nangong Meiyue南宫美月Fantastical Romance2.7M WordsOngoing [Female-Led Story + Ensemble Cast + No Romance + Pocket Dimension + Divine Weapon + Growth and Trials] All the splendor of the world turns to dust; sword on my back, I speak drunkenly of the people's suffering. On the winter solstice, with snow covering the mountains and the forests ablaze with color, Father found me by a little stream outside the village. So he named me Ruoxue. Born dark-skinned and ugly, I endured the world's cold stares and learned that true affection is the warmest thing of 61Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    Three main female characters, no male lead, no romantic pairing, sword cultivators, martial arts, evil cultivators, Jianghu (martial arts world), sects, space, semi-ensemble cast, Hehuan Sect, no system, not a wish-fulfillment novel, no time travel, multiple universes, very slow-burn, dual souls, growth through trials, countless worlds, epic political intrigue, Chinese cultural heritage, intelligent characters, navigation and commerce, reality and virtuality, super long novel, not the traditional monster-slaying, leveling up, and cultivation novel, this book is not divided into male and female channels, I believe there is something for everyone.

47. 47 大 Great Song: Building a Steam Engine by Hand from the Start 大宋：开局手搓蒸汽机 Warm Front Passing Through暖锋过境Historical366k WordsOngoing Li Yuan, a top AI architect, transmigrates into the body of Zhang Yuan, a good-for-nothing concubine-born son of the Vice Minister of Works. He also discovers that the Song dynasty’s technological tree has gone wildly off course! While Bianjing is still applauding a newly written poem, steam trains are roaring across the distant West, tearing through the land. With a devastating technological gap looming, Zhang Yuan has no choice but to ignite the flames of the Industrial Revolution himself. To 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Excellent writing, imaginative plot, and logical details. The story unfolds step-by-step, illuminating the technological path.

48. 48 穿 Reborn as Liu Bowen of the Ming Dynasty, I Rely on Feng Shui to Conquer the World 穿成大明刘伯温我靠风水稳赢天下 Figgy Boba Snowflake无花果啵啵绵绵冰Historical492k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + Conquest + Political Intrigue + Feng Shui and Face Reading + No System] Liu Abao, a legendary modern master of feng shui, woke up in another body as Liu Bowen, the Ming Dynasty's foremost strategist. Using feng shui as his game and the world as his board, he commands the dragon veins and breaks deadly formations, directing the realm with a smile and crushing every rival in his path. Zhu Yuanzhang: “We’ll all listen to our lord. My lord, please hurry up and pass the throne to me! 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It features real-life figures like Wu Song and Shi Nai'an, because Shi Nai'an lived during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties!

49. 49 中 A General History of China 中国通史 Ren Zhongyuan任中原Historical491k WordsCompleted The world-famous writer Cervantes said, “History gives birth to truth; it can withstand time and preserve old tales and past events. It is a record of ancient times, a warning for the present, and a lesson for future generations.” History is a mirror that records the successes and failures, prosperity and decline, triumphs and tragedies, transitions and renewal of human society. It also foreshadows humanity's future. 26kReads9.6Score4k14d adds

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    They are all books about the Song Dynasty.

50. 50 宋 A Popular History of the Song Dynasty 宋史通俗演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical556k WordsCompleted [Classical historical fiction based on official history | A popular history of the Song dynasty | Cai Dongfan's Historical Romances of the Dynasties] Read one volume and discover the full rise and fall of the Song dynasty across 320 years. Told in a complete narrative spanning one hundred chapters, this popular history of the Song begins with Zhao Kuangyin's Chenqiao Mutiny and his ascension to the throne, then follows the founding of the Northern Song, the Alliance of Chanyuan, Wang Anshi's ref 22Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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