Historical Novels: The Three Kingdoms, Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Jin, Sui, and the Northern and Southern Dynasties 历史，三国，求写五代十国，晋，隋南北朝的小说

1. 51 在 I Am Zhang Liang, Descendant of the Marquis of Liu 在下张梁，乃留侯之后 Songs of Yan and Zhao燕赵弦歌Historical1.1M WordsOngoing “Yellow Turbans at the End of the Han,” “Collecting Famous Generals,” “Reborn and Transmigrate,” “Weak System,” “From North to South” Zhang Liang transmigrates to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, recruits Zhao Yun, saves Guan Yu, and establishes himself at Xiaquyang, building a strong base in Jizhou. The Yellow Turban Army takes to the sea, subdues Goguryeo in the north, recruits the Fuyu, attacks the Xianbei, and wipes out the Wuhuan. It then heads south to Rinan Commandery, occupies Jiaozhou, col 447Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   The Yellow Turbans were bound to rebel? He just wouldn't! A slow-paced, farming-themed novel with good writing, plenty of allusions, and even annotations in the author's notes. The protagonist is Zhang Liang before the Yellow Turban Rebellion, who recruits Zhao Yun, rescues Guan Yu, and sees Zhang Jiao and Zhang Bao enter officialdom, pursuing a path of peaceful evolution.

2. 52 汉 The Han King Returns: Liu Bang Transmigrates to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 汉王再临：刘邦穿越五代十国 star Xingchen sixstar星辰sixMale-Channel Fanfiction9k WordsCompleted The Han King Returns: Liu Bang Transmigrates to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Liu Bang traveled back to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period to advertise my book.

3. 53 十 The Sixteen Kingdoms: The Greatest God of War 十六国：第一战神 Four-Cornered Cat四角猫Historical381k WordsCompleted [Updates promptly every day at 9:00 and 9:10 a.m.] What dynasty came between the Three Kingdoms and the Northern and Southern Dynasties? How devastating was the Uprising of the Five Barbarians? How did the Murong clan rise from a small tribe to dominate the north? How did it fall, and how did it attempt to restore its rule? At thirteen, he was already renowned as the bravest warrior in the army. Through his own efforts, he changed Chinese history several times, earning the title “The Greatest Go 1.2kReads6.5Score102Shelves

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   The Sixteen Kingdoms, Sui and Tang Dynasties, and Northern and Southern Dynasties were all included.

4. 54 大 Great Tang: The Two Heroes 大唐：双雄 Four-Cornered Cat四角猫Historical334k WordsCompleted The Tang Empire rose from nothing and went from glory to greatness thanks in no small part to the hard work and bold reforms of Li Yuan and his son Li Shimin. We invite all fellow history enthusiasts to join the two heroes of the Tang Dynasty and explore the thorny road they traveled to build their empire. 71Reads—Score112Shelves
5. 55 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 497.6kReads9.7Score72.9kShelves
6. 56 东 The Eastern Han Dynasty, Not the Three Kingdoms 东汉不三国 Riding the Wind for Ninety Thousand Miles随风扶摇九万里Historical4.5M WordsCompleted At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, would the realm really split into three kingdoms? No. The moment Ma Chao is reborn, everything starts over. Let posterity judge right and wrong, merits and faults. A traitor to the realm? A great general who revives the Han? Can only someone surnamed Liu be made a king? Watch Ma Mengqi of Liangzhou stand head and shoulders above all, laughing as he dominates the late Han! 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Dear readers, do you prefer mindless, purely enjoyable stories or those with logical thinking, without belittling the intelligence of other warlords, and considering the mindset of each character? It shouldn't start with everyone claiming a certain character is a dead man or a worthless figure. It shouldn't be about acquiring famous generals at will. This book has normal logic, no system, doesn't vilify historical figures, doesn't randomly acquire generals, and is a slow-burner. If you're interested, take your time and read on. It's about the Eastern Han Dynasty, not the Three Kingdoms period, but from Ma Chao's perspective, offering a different angle to examine the contradictions of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the difference between loyalty and treachery, and how everyone who leaves their mark on history has their own convictions and desires. Witness Ma Chao's transformation from a loyal minister to a powerful warlord.

7. 57 五 The Five Dynasties: Conquering the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun 五代：踏破燕云 Ink Dyes the River of Stars墨染星河水Historical832k WordsCompleted Early September, first year of Qianyou under the Later Han (October 948), Hezhong City Li Xuance, a top student in the history department at Peking University, had only gone to sleep. When he woke up, he was in a military camp. The good news: he had become Murong Yanzhao, sworn brother to Zhao Kuangyin! The bad news: Li Chongjin, Guo Wei's nephew, was going to come after him. The even worse news: it was the first year of Qianyou, more than two years before Guo Wei became emperor and founded the 161Reads—Score104Shelves

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   The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, replacing Zhao Kuangyin

8. 58 大 The Han Dynasty’s Ancestral Dragon: How Hard Can It Be to Revive the Han Three Times? 大汉祖龙，三兴大汉有何难 Song Dongming, Who Loves Fried Bread Slices爱吃炸馍片的宋洞明Historical218k WordsCompleted As the first common-born emperor, Liu Bang was undoubtedly an outstanding man. Yet in the underworld, later generations are always questioning him, saying he became emperor through luck. After all, Liu Bang himself once said: “In devising strategies within the tent and securing victory a thousand miles away, I am no match for Zifang. In governing the state, caring for the people, arranging supplies, and keeping the supply lines open, I am no match for Xiao He. In commanding a million troops and 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Liu Bang, the First Emperor of the Han Dynasty, travels back to the Three Kingdoms period, once again starting as a commoner, beginning again in Pei County. This time, Liu Bang adopts the alias Liu Ding. Will he be able to revive the Han Dynasty? Let's see how the First Emperor of the Han Dynasty manages to do it!

9. 59 后 The Legend of Empress Zhaoyi of Later Tang 后唐昭懿传 Luo Guigui罗姽姽Ancient Romance834k WordsCompleted In the chaotic final years of the Tang dynasty, she is a lonely phoenix, adrift and without a home. When she was twelve, she met a young man and never forgot him. She journeyed a thousand miles just to find him. He is a young hero. Fulfilling his father's dying wish, he sweeps south to defeat Zhu Liang and marches north to trample the Khitan, single-handedly restoring the Tang dynasty. But forced by his stepmother and framed by his wives and concubines, he loses the woman he loves most, leaving 189Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   Is a female-oriented novel acceptable? Both are works by the same author, adapted from the true history of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The first book focuses on the love triangle between the female protagonist and Emperor Zhuangzong (Li Cunxu) and Emperor Mingzong (Li Siyuan) of the Later Tang Dynasty, depicting the history of the Later Tang from its rise to its fall. The second book focuses on the romantic entanglements between a time-traveling woman and a military governor, the emperor of the Later Jin Dynasty, and a prince of the Liao Dynasty, depicting the history from the Later Jin, Liao, Later Han, and Later Zhou Dynasties to the establishment of the Northern Song Dynasty. Aside from the fictional romances, historical events are generally respected as much as possible. The author has extensive knowledge of the clothing, customs, and systems of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

10. 60 穿 Transmigrating Through the Five Dynasties: Falling Flowers in Yanyun 穿越五代：燕云落花 Luo Guigui罗姽姽Ancient Romance873k WordsCompleted [One Woman, Multiple Men + Both Have Past Relationships + Angsty Romance] [Romance at the forefront, with history, war, and political intrigue as supporting elements, in a ratio of six to four] A women's fighting champion transmigrates into the body of an empress during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, becoming embroiled in unforgettable love and hate with a military governor, an emperor, and a prince from an enemy kingdom. He was her master. He taught her martial arts and military st 272Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 61 乱 Elegy of a Chaotic Age: Prelude 乱世挽歌之序曲 The Melancholy Ink-Black Wolf忧郁的墨色狼Historical609k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + History + Three Kingdoms + Male Protagonist + No Golden Finger] His work after 98 grueling hours gets scrapped? A burned-out screenwriter transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms and takes on history with workplace tactics! Have KPIs ever pushed you to the breaking point? Senior writer Wang Cheng spent four straight days working through the night on his script, “Turbulence at the End of the Han,” only for the client to demand a complete rewrite with one dismissive remark: “It’s not 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this historical novel. It tells the story of the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. It is meticulously researched and based on historical facts. All characters and events have their sources and evidence. There are no cheat codes, systems, cheat codes, or various supernatural abilities and adventures. It tells and interprets the story completely according to the historical trajectory, allowing you to experience real strategic battles and battlefield carnage, and realistically recreating the cruelty and tragedy of the chaotic Three Kingdoms period.

12. 62 寻 Tracing the Prince of Lanling 寻迹兰陵王 Yu Si Shi Si宇四十四Ancient Romance792k 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 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a fanfiction I wrote myself, based on the *Book of Northern Qi*. If I could travel back in time and meet Li Baiyao, I'd definitely ask him for a biography of Hou Jing. The *Book of Northern Qi* doesn't even have a biography of Hou Jing! Is that even possible? ╮(¯▽¯)╭

13. 63 唐 Bandits in the Late Tang 唐末流寇 Ye Qiuchen叶秋辰Historical559k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Tang Dynasty, political corruption ran rampant and the people lived in misery. Liu Ke unexpectedly arrives in the late Tang era and becomes a low-ranking officer in Huang Chao's army. Without a System or a golden finger, he relies on his own hard work to rise step by step. Liu Ke first secures Hunan and Jiangxi as his base. He then reclaims wasteland and stockpiles provisions. As the realm falls into turmoil, he marches out of Hunan and Jiangxi to contend for dominion o 1.7kReads—Score106Shelves

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    👍[May you be blessed immediately]👍👍

14. 64 司 Sima the Old Rogue 司马老贼 Tu Xuan土玄Historical895k WordsCompleted He is the gravedigger of Cao Wei and the founder of Western Jin. He is the “old rogue Sima,” and the last winner of the Three Kingdoms. Centered on Sima Yi, this novel unfolds a sweeping panorama of the late Han and Three Kingdoms era. Witness how he treads carefully under the suspicion of three generations of powerful rulers: Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui; how he and Zhuge Liang wage an ultimate contest of will and national strength at Mount Qi and the Wei River; and how, in his twilight years, 474Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    The author's profound skill is evident in the delicate psychological descriptions and grand narrative structure.

15. 65 归 Restoring the Tang with Loyalty 归义复唐 Hu Xing05胡行05Historical973k WordsOngoing (The numbers were too poor, so it was discontinued.) [No transmigration, no System, no superhuman strength.] The chaotic late Tang era is in turmoil: regional warlords carve up the realm, the Central Plains are in upheaval, and the Western Regions are cut off and isolated. In 907, Zhu Wen usurps the Tang, the Tang banners fall in Chang’an, and the chaos of the Five Dynasties engulfs the Central Plains. Yet in Shazhou on the western frontier, the Guiyi Army still raises its battered Han banner, h 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Romance of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, no time travel, no system.

16. 66 戏 A Tale of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties 戏说魏晋南北朝 Qin Xue Wuhen琴雪无痕Historical808k WordsOngoing Telling real history in a playful voice, this book paints a sweeping portrait of the turbulent years of the Two Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties. This period of history was practically a real-life, large-scale farce worthy of Game of Thrones. Not long after Sima Yan, who had unified the country, died, a foolish emperor and his ugly empress turned the realm into a slaughterhouse during the War of the Eight Princes. Liu Yuan, Shi Le, and others invaded the Central Plains, plunging the north 6.5kReads7.2Score318Shelves

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    Unsystematic, not time-traveling, and adheres to historical facts

17. 67 暗 The Shadow War Between the Eastern Jin and the Sixteen Kingdoms 暗战之东晋与十六国 The Serpent's Ritual in the Americas美洲的祭礼之蛇Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing The title may not sound very much like a Tomato Novel, but the story is great. A descendant of the reborn Zhuge Liang marries a future female agent, a descendant of Sima Yi who has transmigrated into a woman with the same name? One of them goes undercover in Former Qin, while the other hunts spies in the Eastern Jin? And they have a female partner who transmigrated along with her body and disguises herself as a man to get things done? A villainess even brainwashes Xie Daoyun, the talented woman 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novel featuring two female protagonists who time-travel to the Eastern Jin Dynasty, a story of espionage and political intrigue. (Mutual reviews and follows)

18. 68 穿 Transmigrating to the Eastern Jin: I, Xie An's Eldest Son, Will Bring Order to the Realm 穿越东晋：我谢安长子要廓清天下 Lone Traveler in the Universe独行宇宙Historical145k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + rebirth + the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, Eastern Jin + political intrigue at the forefront, with war, institutional reform, technology changing lives, no System, and bringing peace to the realm] Set during the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, the protagonist, Xie Yao, is a history master's graduate who minored in ancient Chinese economics and industrial history. While seeking out the sites associated with Xie An, the renowned Eastern Jin state 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

19. 69 三 Three Kingdoms: I Only Want to Conquer, but These Women Are All Acting Strange 三国：我只想争霸，她们全不对劲 Calamity of the Underworld祸世黄泉Historical260k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + a world with many women and few men + all the heroes turned female + farming and conquest + daily romantic rivalries + political intrigue + lighthearted comedy + meticulous historical research] After waking up, Xiang Xuansun found himself transmigrated into the body of Xiang Bei, the magistrate of Lin'an County. The good news: he was a member of the Xia royal clan, with a perfectly legitimate claim. The bad news: this world was populated entirely by women. Every fierce general 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the turbulent late Han Dynasty, there were no absolutely good or bad people, nor were there simple black-and-white definitions. Everyone was swept up by the tide of the times, making their own choices amidst the complexities of the era. The novel transcends stereotypical narratives, neither deliberately glorifying nor deliberately vilifying characters.

20. 70 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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    Out of the box! A classic late Song Dynasty novel by a descendant of the Yang family generals! Over 4 million words, and it's flawlessly written! Featuring characters like Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, Meng Chan, and Hu Sanniang—the character development is superb! Give it a try!! Highly recommended!!!

21. 71 某 I, Guan Yu, Take Dong Zhuo as My Sworn Father from the Start 某家关羽，开局拜董卓为义父 Wild Wind, Little Wave狂风小浪仔Historical1.7M WordsCompleted A modern man transmigrates into Guan Yu on the eve of the Peach Garden Oath. He kicks over a handcart. “A true man is born between heaven and earth. How could he make a living selling dates and melons?” He kicks apart the Peach Garden brotherhood. “How could a true man, born between heaven and earth, languish under another man’s command for so long?” He kicks Lü Fengxian aside. “You, a servant of three masters, think you deserve to stand beside me?” He kicks father-and-son bonds to pieces. “You 500Reads6.6Score105Shelves

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    [Warning] If you don't like it, you can hit me!

22. 72 爆 I Beat Up Oda Nobunaga and Became the Shogun 爆揍织田信长的我成为了幕府将军 Spicy Little Immortal麻辣小仙Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Cai Heng, was playing Taiko Risshiden MAX when he unexpectedly transmigrated in the flesh, only to be involved in the worst traffic accident of the century with the soul of Nagao Tamekage, who had just fallen in battle, and was Uesugi Kenshin's father! Nagao Tamekage's soul was smashed to pieces by the collision and merged into his own. (I wonder if Uesugi Kenshin will cut him down on the spot if he finds out.) Worse still, he didn't transmigrate to Echigo, where he could cling 797Reads5.8Score—Shelves
23. 73 穿 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms: Commanding the Southeast 穿越三国之坐断东南 Wild Wind, Little Wave狂风小浪仔Historical1.2M WordsCompleted What should you do if you transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms? Zhao Zilong charges at the front, Huang Hansheng brings up the rear with his troops. I’ll bring Hua Tuo, Zhongjing, Zhaoji, Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao, Diao Chan, Zhen Mi... and cheer you on. Everything above is unofficial history. The real story is: In 182, the protagonist transmigrates into the body of someone in Wu Commandery, Jiangdong. His father is a low-ranking capital official earning four hundred shi a year, and his mother is from th 8Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 74 穿 Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms: I Am Liu Qi 穿越三国：吾乃刘琦 Jiu Shu Ci久舒辞Historical164k WordsCompleted [No System] [Political Intrigue and Scheming] [Building an Elite Cavalry and Infantry] [Cold Weapon Duels] [A Rich Sense of Three Kingdoms History] [Massive Infantry and Cavalry Battles] [Marrying Beauties, but Not as a Womanizer] [Dedicated Civil Officials and Loyal Generals] [A Kinsman of the Han Imperial House, Rebuilding the Han Dynasty Three Times] A modern special forces soldier and PhD in Three Kingdoms history transmigrates as Liu Qi, eldest son of Liu Biao, governor of Jingzhou. Inside, 274Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Kuai Yue stepped forward and said, "My lord, you should quickly assume the position of Governor of Jingzhou. Only in this way can you rightfully handle the affairs of Jingzhou!" Liu Qi thought for a moment and said, "Granted. I will assume the position of Governor of Jingzhou once my father's funeral is over."

25. 75 我 I Hold Power in Eastern Wu 我在东吴当权臣 I'm the Laziest in Wu'an武安我最懒Historical220k WordsCompleted My soul transmigrated to the end of the Han dynasty, where I became a lowly soldier in the Jiangdong camp, likely to end up in a mass grave at any moment. In my previous life, I read history and laughed at “Sun of Ten Thousand,” mocked as he was chased by eight hundred of Zhang Liao’s men. I thought him incompetent. In this life, with a cold blade pressed against my neck, I finally understood: in these chaotic times, human lives are as worthless as grass. Since I’ve come here, I can’t let his 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a good book, a history of the Three Kingdoms.

26. 76 独 The Lone Cloud Sword 独步孤云剑 Little Lamb Travels the World小绵羊游天下Eastern Fantasy412k WordsCompleted The Six Garrisons uprising reignited the flames of war between the Northern and Southern Dynasties. It swept the ten sworn siblings from Wuchuan: Dugu Xin, Yuwen Tai, Heba Yue, Heba Sheng, Heba Yun, Zhao Gui, Yang Zhong, Li Hu, Yao Erzhu, and Guo Murong, along with the hard-drinking, rebellious youths Gao Huan, Hou Jing, Sima Ziru, and Sun Teng from Huaishuo, into an age of turmoil. The struggle opened the curtain on the contest between Eastern Wei and Western Wei for dominance of the north, giv 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book, "The Lone Swordsman," is a historical novel set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties. It features struggles for supremacy, political intrigue, romantic relationships, and grudges among martial artists, making it a captivating read.

27. 77 江 Jiang Yan’s Dream: Flowers Bloom from His Brush 江淹一梦笔生花 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical505k WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Daming era (463 AD), Jiang Yan was gathering firewood in the biting wind by the Qingxi River. Suddenly, he spotted a young woman stumbling along the main road, clutching her wounded left arm, with three constables from the Court of Justice in hot pursuit. Jiang Yan pulled her into a reed bed, helping her evade the officials’ deadly grasp. It turned out she was Xie Wei’s daughter. Xie Wei had been implicated in the Fan Ye case because of his poetry and pro 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The history of the Southern Dynasties is rich and profound, featuring court intrigues and princes vying for the throne.

28. 78 后 The Chronicles of Later Zhao, Volume One: The Biography of Shi Le 后赵演义第一卷石勒传 Chrysanthemum on the Stone Palace Bank石宫岸菊Historical396k WordsCompleted Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to the throne. Born into the lower ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to prominence with a band of “eighteen horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and founded the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced a number of reforms: he established the Imperial Academy, reduced taxes and corvée labor, and appointed the Han official Zhang Bin to high office. He also created a “thre 377Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Later Zhao Central Army "", The flag was splattered with dark red bloodstains. Shi Le sat upright on his black horse, his black armor stained with blood, his battle robe tattered, and the crisscrossing scars on his face appeared even more hard and cold in the morning light. His gaze, sharp as cold iron, slowly swept over this hellish battlefield, which he had created with his own hands and which had been filled with countless lives. Generals such as Zhi Xiong, Kong Tun, Zhao Lu, and Shi Kan stood solemnly beside their horses, each bearing wounds and damaged armor, yet their weary faces burned with the fierce light of victors. Besides the stench of blood, the air was filled with a complex atmosphere of relief and a thirst for blood. "Your Majesty, the Luoshui pontoon bridge has been destroyed, and Liu Yao's remaining troops..." Less than one in ten survives! "Zhi Xiong's voice was hoarse from the fierce battle, but it was unusually loud. "His commander's flag, drums, imperial carriage and ceremonial guards were all abandoned here!" Old man Liu Yao… With only a few dozen riders, they fled westward in panic, already... Nothing to worry about! "His long spear pointed to the embroidered gold-clad figure lying on the riverbank, trampled beyond recognition in the blood and mud."

29. 79 仙 The Han Dynasty of the Immortals: A Quest for Immortality in the Late Han 仙汉汉末龙虎寻仙记 Cloud Bean Filling云豆馅Xianxia226k WordsOngoing If you're not a hero, don't read the Three Kingdoms. And if you're a hero, how could you not understand the loneliness of troubled times? Everyone, there are more Three Kingdoms novels on the market than you could haul away in a wagon. But after looking through them all, I can count on one hand the ones I could actually keep reading. Is it because the authors lack skill? No. The problem is that fast-food template: the moment the protagonist gets a cheat, the Five Tiger Generals are reduced to 32Reads—Score165Shelves

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    Mei, Ji You, is the core of the Taiping Dao Ghost Bride. A red-clad phantom, she is a fourth-tier ghost with the special ability of charm. She was subdued by Qingfeng using the Ghost-Serving Gourd of her sect and lives inside the gourd. When she gets bored, she sticks her head out to argue with people. "That drunkard looks really ugly begging for help." "Appraise my ass"—she has a very sharp tongue, but once she activates her charm, even the Salt Fiend Puppet will be stunned for three seconds.

30. 80 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 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "The Emperor of Chang'an, the Generals of the Wei Clan." The Wei Clan's soldiers are a thing of the past, slaughtered by the sword, while the Emperor of Chang'an lives in constant fear amidst internal and external troubles. Is the emperor born with a special destiny? It is the one with the strongest army! Fires rage everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang Dynasty is now filled with powerful warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang Xingmi, Wang Jian, Liu Rengong, Qian Liu, Ma Yin… The strong plot to overthrow the dynasty, the weak yearn for fiefdoms. If Emperor Taizong knew this from beyond the grave, he would not bear to see the three-hundred-year foundation of the Tang Dynasty destroyed. I, Li Bian, an unknown member of the imperial family, have become his hope for the revival of the Tang Dynasty. Minister Wei had my father tell me that the imperial aura of Jinling is growing stronger, and this son's achievements surpass those of Emperor Zhaolie and are no less than those of Emperor Guangwu. If Heaven blesses the Tang Dynasty, it should continue for another five hundred years. (New book recommendation!)

31. 81 楚 Chu Yunxing 楚云行 Peng Hu彭胡Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No transmigration, no System, no formulaic tropes, no brainless decisions, no invincible protagonist, no wish-fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.] The history of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms + wuxia + political intrigue + a young hero’s legend + the mysterious Tang Mo Dao + homeland and humanity + love and hate + the traditional chapter-and-verse format = an epic historical wuxia saga of sweeping grandeur 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a less popular historical martial arts novel set in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It features political intrigue, regional power struggles, martial arts romances, everyday life, military battles, vividly portrayed characters, a rigorous and traditional chapter-based writing style, and is free of system-based time travel or mindless plot devices.

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