Historical Novels About Transmigrating to the Five Dynasties or the Northern and Southern Dynasties 穿越到五代或者南北朝的历史小说

1. 51 东 A Bastard Son in the Eastern Jin: From Dowry Servant to Rising Star 东晋庶子：从陪嫁仆从开始逆袭 Xingdong's Banhuan Longbing兴东的板桓龙兵Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation just came out. If you’re interested, go check it out. No System + political machinations + comeback + reform + aristocratic clan power struggles + plotting from behind the scenes In the first year of Jianwu, Sima Rui declared himself emperor, while the Langya Wang clan held the court in the palm of its hand. Under the Nine-Rank System, those from humble families had no way forward, as aristocratic clans monopolized the court generation after generation. Lu Heng, a tomb raide 4.1kReads7.7Score361Shelves
2. 52 三 Three Kingdoms: Reviving the Han Dynasty from the Start in Pingyuan 三国：兴复汉室从平原开局 Xingdong's Banhuan Longbing兴东的板桓龙兵Historical620k WordsCompleted [Hardcore Political Intrigue] + [Serving Liu Bei] + [No System] This is not a mindless power fantasy, so power-fantasy fans beware! Yun Shu, who had modern sensibilities in his previous life, only wanted to survive the chaos. But Liu Bei forcibly dragged him aboard, making him a “tied-in shareholder” of Liu Bei's startup team: on one side was the weighty promise to restore the Han dynasty, and on the other were two bodyguards, famed as enemies of ten thousand, always ready to “persuade” him phys 150Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 53 殖 Colonizing the Ming Dynasty 殖民大明 Shang Bigmouth尚大嘴Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Wang Ding obtains a magical piece of jade that can open a spatial rift, creating a gateway to the Ming dynasty. There, Wang Ding finds wealth and glory in a new world. This is the story of how he saves people and kills them. 6.2kReads8.8Score428Shelves

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   After witnessing the heroes of the Five Dynasties, head to the Ming Dynasty to seek wealth and glory!

4. 54 穿 Transmigrating to the Southern Han of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, I Unite China 穿越五代十国南汉一统华夏 Jiangnan Eagle Soars Across China江南鹰飞跃神州Historical187k WordsOngoing I transmigrated to the Southern Han during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. First, I made sure Jiaozhi would never again separate from China. Then I wiped out Champa, followed by Min, Southern Chu, Wuyue, and Southern Tang. I seized the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun by land and sea, destroyed the Khitan, Northern Zhou, and Western Xia, and unified China. China no longer placed greater value on civil officials than military ones; instead, it excelled in both. The Southern Han was no So 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's pretty good, with a well-structured plot and not mindless writing; history should unfold this way. The protagonist starts from the Southern Han Dynasty and, through developing commerce, industry, and military means, unifies Jiaozhi and Champa. Developing commerce and industry from south to north prematurely ends China's chaotic period, avoiding the fate of a weak Song Dynasty. The writing style and thought process are excellent, making it worth reading. The gradual unification and well-handled details may be quite compelling. It doesn't overly rely on plot devices, yet it effectively portrays the turbulent changes of that era and the characters' struggles.

5. 55 算 Mastermind of the Five Dynasties: From Execution Ground to Imperial Tutor 算尽五代：从刑场到帝师 Braving Wind and Rain风雨丿兼程Historical383k WordsOngoing He knelt on the execution ground, a blade already pressed to his neck. After transmigrating into the chaotic Five Dynasties era, he found himself in a deadly predicament from the start. Framed by a powerful minister, he was to be executed in three days. The only thing he could rely on was his ability to deduce the course of fate and read people’s hearts. The blade never fell. With a single sentence, he made the presiding official stop the execution himself. From a condemned man on the execution 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The political intrigue and scheming of the Five Dynasties, starting from the era of Li Cunxu of the Later Tang Dynasty, revealing the rise and fall of key figures in the Five Dynasties period.

6. 56 谶 The Day of Prophecy 谶日 The Pinnacle of the World天下之巅Historical167k WordsOngoing Set at the end of the Tang Dynasty, this is no short tale where a transmigrator can simply rely on cheat-like powers to sweep aside every obstacle. It is a tragic story of a modern man facing the chaos of a troubled age alone and struggling against fate. If you’re only here for easy thrills, this may not be for you. But if you’ve read this far without leaving, good. We’re cut from the same cloth... 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Set in the late Tang Dynasty, this isn't a story of a time traveler effortlessly sweeping away all obstacles. Instead, it's a poignant narrative of a modern person navigating a chaotic world and fighting against fate. Readers seeking only thrills should proceed with caution. If you've read this far and haven't left yet, great, we're kindred spirits…

7. 57 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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   Historical novels from the Southern Dynasties, featuring court intrigue, princes vying for the throne, and based on true historical materials.

8. 58 五 The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: Starting from Weibo to Conquer the Realm 五代十国：从魏博开始争霸天下 Han Dong's Great Lao汉东高老大Historical248k WordsOngoing In the third year of Tianyou, Zhu Wen slaughtered the eight thousand families of the Weibo Guard overnight. Deputy Commander Li Hu led five hundred survivors, escorting a thousand families as they fought their way out of the encirclement. Three thousand li away, north of Yanmen Pass, beneath a soot-blackened banner bearing the character “Wei,” they established the Li family stronghold. Ten years later, the chieftain’s legitimate son was born, carrying the soul of a man from a thousand years i 116Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A good book

9. 59 河 The Heyin Coup: Empress Dowager Ling's Sixteen-Year Thirst for Power 河阴之变一灵太后的十六年权欲 Yue Fan Who Loves Barroth喜欢土砂龙的月帆Historical112k WordsCompleted Hu of the Northern Wei, the Empress Dowager Ling, was born into the Hu clan of Anding. Because her aunt was a Buddhist nun, she was able to enter the palace as a child. At the time, the Northern Wei's harsh old rule dictated that a mother must die when her son became crown prince. She insisted on giving birth to Yuan Xu anyway, and won that gamble with death. On the night Emperor Xuanwu died suddenly, she evaded an assassination attempt by the Gao clan with the protection of Yu Zhong and Cui Gua 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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   After reading this book, you will understand why the Northern Wei Dynasty rose to its peak and then declined.

10. 60 穿 Transmigrated to Northern Wei to Fight for the Empress's Throne 穿越到北魏争后位 True Lord of the Plains平原真君Ancient Romance210k WordsOngoing A pair of beautiful modern twin sisters from a mountain village are completely different in personality, habits, and interests. The younger sister has a wide range of interests and loves painting above all else. The older sister loves to study and is determined to get into a top university. Because of a portrait, the sisters transmigrate one after another to an unfamiliar era. As they chat about history in the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, a twist of fate sees them reborn as his 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Transmigrating to the Northern Wei Dynasty, is it just a life of suffering? I often hear of people becoming superior. Sisters are family, why must rifts develop between them?

11. 61 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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    The Northern and Southern Dynasties lasted for over 300 years; even a time traveler couldn't survive that long. [Facepalm][Facepalm] This is a purely historical novel without any time travel elements or a systematic plot; you might want to check it out.

12. 62 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.5kReads—Score494Shelves

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    No, it's set in the Tang Dynasty. This novel is of such high quality that it's comparable to a historical romance or a serious drama, possessing the potential to become a timeless classic. If it were adapted into a TV series, this novel would be unparalleled! (Please help me rate it!) This novel is high-quality, intellectually stimulating, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliantly portrayed characters! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a nearly one-million-word novel that concluded in mid-September, with all foreshadowing resolved, plot holes filled, and a clean ending. I suggest reading the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author summarizes the entire novel, which will aid your reading. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is astonishing, his scope grand, his themes lofty, his thoughts profound, his knowledge solid, his cultural background deep, and his political maneuvering top-notch. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me in the face!

13. 63 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Set in an alternate Eastern history, the story features political intrigue, palace intrigue, large-scale wars, and a grand narrative of the world. It's an epic historical epic. The cast is large, but each character is distinct, with virtually no stereotypical figures. The depiction of human nature and the human condition is incredibly nuanced.

14. 64 大 Great Ming: The Strongest Crown Prince in History 大明：史上最强太子 Deer Dust鹿尘埃Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Great Ming] + [System] + [Invincible] + [Feel-Good Story] He transmigrated as Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son, Zhu Biao, the crown prince with the most secure position in history! He awakened the Fortune Golden Egg System! Once a year, he could smash open a golden egg. The stronger his fortune, the more amazing the prize! A flawless body, peerless swordsmanship, a divine command... With the System's support, he became the greatest crown prince in history! Under Zhu Biao's leadership, the Great Ming 41.5kReads9.0Score3.8kShelves

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    It looks nice and is good for passing the time.

15. 65 我 I Became the Founding Ancestor of the Sui and Tang Dynasties 我混成了隋唐祖源 Unconventional Big Bad Guy非常规大坏蛋Historical527k WordsCompleted No System, no golden finger. Beginning with the Rebellion of the Six Garrisons in the final years of the Northern Wei, witness the heroes of Wuchuan and the shifting tides of the Six Garrisons. Erzhu Rong, Yuwen Tai, Dugu Xin, Gao Huan... One renowned historical figure after another comes together in a magnificent chronicle of the final fifty years of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let me recommend my book. It doesn't rely on any plot devices and respects historical facts.

16. 66 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 1.9kReads8.0Score234Shelves

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    A classic novel by Bai Juyi, written during the late Song Dynasty, featuring descendants of the Yang family generals! Over 3 million words long! Featuring characters like Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, Meng Chan, and Hu Sanniang—the character portrayals are superb! Give it a try!! Highly recommended!

17. 67 五 The Five Dynasties: A Sword Brings Peace 五代剑开太平 Great Hero好大侠Historical285k WordsOngoing The people are silent, and the hero speaks for them. [No transmigration, no System, history, wuxia, political maneuvering, battlefields, court politics, ensemble cast] The emperor changes atop Bianliang's walls. Who will sleep in the Dragon Bed tonight? Bodies fall before Zhongdu Bridge, while blame is passed around in Chongyuan Hall. Fabricating charges is child's play. After harming loyal officials, they frame them too. A young man learns his father was wronged and vows to cleanse this cor 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's worth watching.

18. 68 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 generals of the Wei Clan 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 seek to overthrow the dynasty, the weak yearn for fiefdoms. If Emperor Taizong could know 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. The Prime 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. Highly recommend this new book! A tearful recommendation!

19. 69 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
20. 70 魂 Reborn in Li Bai's Body? From the Start at Mawei Post Station, I Save Yang Yuhuan 魂穿李白？开局马嵬驿，我救玉环 Wanderer of Nanke南柯行者Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One of Tomato's rare gems. The An Lushan Rebellion, an exiled immortal and a noble consort, intrigue amid chaos, and fervent devotion to the nation. A man remains a boy until the day he dies. As he makes his way through life, apart from Yang Yuhuan, his unattainable first love, which of the colorful women of the Tang dynasty became his cinnabar-marked love? And who remained the one he could never let go? Most importantly, whether heroes or villains, everyone is sharp-witted. This story is entire 152Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A rare gem among Tomato's historical novels. The An Lushan Rebellion, a banished imperial concubine. Power struggles in a chaotic world, passionate patriotism. Crucially, both protagonists and antagonists are intelligent. This alone surpasses 99.9% Of Tomato's historical fiction. Highly recommended!

21. 71 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 historical martial arts novel set in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It features political intrigue, regional power struggles, martial arts romances, daily life, military battles, and vividly portrayed characters. The writing style is rigorous and follows the traditional chapter format, without any system, time travel, or mindless plot twists.

22. 72 龙 The Dragon Banner Flies: From the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms to the New World 龙旗飘扬：从五代十国到新大陆 Wood Abundant伍德充沛Historical472k WordsOngoing I woke up as the unwanted son of a family in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms! This time, I’ll lead the people to fight our way to an age of peace! Wu Hao, a modern soul, unexpectedly transmigrates into the turmoil of the Later Tang and takes over the body of a merchant from the Wu family of Luzhou. The blood feud from the bloody night at Yinshui remains unsettled, bandits run rampant beneath Mount Tongbai, starving people look to him for help, and a military governor eyes him like prey! Gr 1Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    The wars began during the reign of Li Siyuan of the Later Tang Dynasty in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Wu Ming, the military governor of Wuxing and the King of Liang, fought his way through the Western Regions and conquered Central Asia, making Europe tremble in fear.

23. 73 从 From Hostage to Emperor for the Ages 从质子到千古一帝 The Silent Writer沉默的作家Historical317k WordsOngoing Wei Huan, the ninth prince of Great Wei, was overlooked by his father. He volunteered to become a hostage in the state of Jin. After surviving countless life-and-death trials and experiencing one romance after another, he ultimately returned to Wei with the support of his many confidantes, brilliant strategists, and valiant generals. He ascended the throne, unified the realm, and became an emperor for the ages. This is not only a deeply moving, earth-shaking tale of love and passion, but also an —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 74 神 Dragon God Continent: I Know This World Inside Out 神龙大陆，这个世界我熟 The Silent Writer沉默的作家Anime Fanfiction575k WordsCompleted [Passionate Legend + Game Enters Reality + Races Vie for Supremacy] In the year 3000 of the Blue Star calendar, a huge black rift appears in the sky above Blue Star. Hoping to discover why the black hole has appeared, countries across Blue Star send representatives inside. But they vanish without a trace, like stones sinking into the sea. Not until a year later, when Lin Changqing returns to Blue Star from the black hole with two babies, do people learn that a strange world lies within. But no o 8.3kReads8.3Score688Shelves
25. 75 烽 The Smoke of War Rises: The Dragon Roars Across the World 烽烟起之龙啸天下 Carrots and Greens love萝卜青菜loveHistorical600k WordsCompleted Heaven is not benevolent; all things are but straw dogs. War fires rage across the land, and heroes rise in droves. The king is weak, while treacherous ministers hold power. Flames fill the skies, and the capital falls. Warlords scheme against one another. The emperor rises up, his roar shaking the realm. A seal of office in his left hand, a beauty leaning against him. A sword in his right, as he sweeps across the six directions. An eastern emperor, a western sovereign, and a central royal cou 146Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 76 穿 Transmigrating to the Peaceful Years: Qian Jiulang Uses Technology to Unite the Five Dynasties 穿越太平年间钱九郎科技一统五代 Failed Exam, Young General落榜少将Historical235k WordsCompleted [Transmigrating to the Five Dynasties + historical what-if + advanced technology + no System + no romance] He kills someone from the start. The male protagonist is an arms expert from the year 2100 who transmigrates to the deadly era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, becoming the young Qian Hongchu, also known as Qian Jiulang. Using the scientific knowledge in his head and an AI quantum chip implanted in his brain, he establishes a secret weapons development center and builds an iron army 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this one.

27. 77 永 Whether the Yongjia Rebellion Breaks Out Is Up to Me 永嘉乱不乱，我说了算 Young Master Weinan公子威南Historical246k WordsOngoing Transmigrating into the Rebellion of the Yongjia era, while everyone else flees for their lives, I get cheat powers! Liu Wei is a BUG-level player with maxed-out charm and question marks across all his stats. He saves Liu Kun and gives him a “boy-band center” makeover; he recruits the Wuhuan, turning a martial arts contest into a showcase for a “professional team”; he stuns everyone with philosophy at a gathering of scholars in Luoyang, then gets backed into a corner in the harem by Yang Xianron —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical inconsistencies and comedic flair—read at your own risk! Transmigrated into the body of a sickly prince during the Yongjia era, he's bound to a (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical commentary) system from the start. While rescuing Liu Kun and subduing the Wuhuan, he uses KPIs to quell the chaos of the world. The protagonist, Liu Wei, is incredibly charming, while his subordinate Luo Xiang roars "Old Deng!" On the battlefield. Wen Yang and Jia Xu also make appearances, and the entire series is filled with references and jokes, blending historical accuracy with humor. After reading, you'll exclaim: This Jin Dynasty history is definitely not right!

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