Any Novels Set During the Eastern Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties? 有没有东晋南北朝的小说

1. 1 咏 After Refusing a Marriage Proposal, the Brilliant Poetess Went on a Rampage in the Eastern Jin Dynasty 咏絮才女拒婚后，在东晋杀疯了 The White Bone Demon Loves Water白骨精爱喝水Ancient Romance146k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + married first, love later + mutual devotion + rugged god of war + satisfying revenge] Transmigrated as Xie Daoyun, she refuses to marry Wang Ningzhi and instead weds a ruthless killer from a humble family. The noble clans laugh at me, thinking I’ve gone mad. Later, he crushes a million-strong army and comes home to cook for me. The new emperor decrees: Anyone who dares disturb Madam Xie will have their entire clan executed. The Xie family stands firm while emperors come and 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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   As a history enthusiast of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, I was truly amazed by the meticulous research and dedication of this book. Many time-travel novels set in the Eastern Jin Dynasty either present it as a modern backdrop with only an ancient aesthetic or are mindless wish-fulfillment stories, completely disregarding historical logic. But this book truly draws the reader into the era of the "swallows that once graced the halls of the Wang and Xie families." From the power struggle between the Xie clan of Chen Commandery and the Wang clan of Langya, to the elegant gatherings and calligraphic styles of the Wei and Jin scholars, and the detailed descriptions of the Five Pecks of Rice sect and the Nine-Rank System, the author's profound research skills are evident throughout. What's even more remarkable is that the plot of the female protagonist using historical knowledge to change her fate is completely consistent with historical logic, without any abrupt twists or forced historical reversals. She knows Wang Ningzhi's mediocrity, the outcome of the Sun En Rebellion, and the rise and fall of the Eastern Jin aristocratic families. Every step she takes is strategically placed at a crucial historical juncture, changing her own destiny without detaching the story from the historical context of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The pacing is excellent, from the iconic scene where the female lead rejects Wang Ningzhi's marriage proposal, to her establishing herself within her family, and then to her meeting and falling in love with the male lead, working together to weather the storms of a chaotic world—each plot is intricately linked and well-balanced. There's no unnecessary filler; every scene propels the characters' growth and the story forward, making it completely captivating. Whether you enjoy historical fiction or prefer strong female-centric historical romances, this book is definitely worth reading.

2. 2 天 In This World, I Am Wang Lang 天壤之中，我就是王郎 Cold Crows at Chu Temple楚庙寒鸦Historical1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Eastern Jin dynasty, he becomes Wang Ningzhi, a man later generations will laugh at. He has little talent, yet marries Xie Daoyun, famed for her poetic gift and graceful bearing. This world is absurd, too. Huan Wen is copying Zhuge Liang's homework, Xie An is repeating Yin Hao's script, and everyone has their own schemes. Nobody takes the Sima clan on the throne seriously. Starting out as a renowned gentleman, he enters the treacherous court, becomes a strategist, ris 6.1kReads8.7Score500Shelves

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   The main character is Wang Ningzhi, son of Wang Xizhi and husband of Xie Daoyun. He aspires to lead a northern expedition, initially serving Huan Wen, but later establishes himself as the leader after realizing Huan Wen's incompetence.

3. 3 五 The Five Hu: From the Start, Thirty Thousand Han Men Stand Firmly by Fu Jian 五胡：开局三万一钱汉，死保苻坚 Shi Moke Studies History史墨客看历史Historical888k WordsCompleted [Hardcore Ensemble Cast + Power Plays and Conquest + Conquering the World + No System] "Tell me, in this land today, whose world is it really?" During the Upheaval of the Five Barbarians, Han lives were worth less than grass. A life was worth just one coin. Xiao Yun transmigrates into this world and, from the start, rescues Fu Jian, who is under siege. Others hold the emperor hostage to command the lords. He holds the Heavenly King hostage to command the world! Fu Jian gives him military authori 1.9kReads8.2Score102Shelves

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   This is a lesser-known historical novel set against the backdrop of the Five Barbarian Invasions. The author is meticulous in their research, and the battle scenes are vividly and excitingly written—it's not just mindless wish-fulfillment. While it has a smaller following, the quality is consistently high. Looking for a good read, so please give it a try!

4. 4 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14.8kReads8.3Score931Shelves

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   It's set in the Southern Dynasties period, but it's an alternate history; this Southern Dynasties may not be the same as the historical period depicted in the novel. However, the plot is engaging, the writing is excellent, and it's quite immersive. You might want to check it out.

5. 5 开 The Nation's Doomed from the Start? First, I'll Cuddle My Consort and Take a Nap 开局就要亡国？先搂着妃子睡一觉 Spicy Boiled Fish发烧水煮鱼Historical784k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I had become Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. [Historical what-if] + [Tyrant emperor] + [Everyone is unhinged] + [Subverting expectations] + [Prince of Lanling] + [Feng Xiaolian, displayed in all her glory] Grandson of Gao Huan, son of Gao Zhan, and enemy of Yuwen Yong. The good news: I am the supreme ruler of the realm, with a beauty in my arms. The bad news: I am the notorious tyrant in history, who trusted treacherous 513Reads6.2Score106Shelves

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   This book unfolds from the perspective of Gao Wei, the last emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty, blending elements of historical fiction, the trope of a tyrannical ruler, and a chaotic cast. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a notorious tyrant but secretly plots to reverse the tide of history. Currently, the last 10 reviews are all 4 stars or higher. The plot is hilarious, historical figures follow the official timeline, and there's a large harem, composed of real historical figures. Set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, it features no system or cheat codes.

6. 6 魂 I’ve Transmigrated into Gao Yang: No More Holding Back! 魂穿高洋：我不要藏拙了！ Layman Fang Hui方回居士Historical1.5M WordsOngoing He transmigrates as Gao Yang, the infamous beast of an emperor and madman in history, but fourteen years before the founding of Northern Qi. The Northern Wei has only recently split, and three states stand across the Central Plains. Even the Battle of Xiaoguan between Eastern and Western Wei has yet to begin! Forget becoming emperor. Unless he keeps a low profile and conceals his talents, there may not even be a future for him under the thumb of his older brother, Gao Cheng! He has before him th 21.6kReads7.7Score1.3kShelves

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   This book successfully sparked my interest in learning about the stories of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. The writing is good, and the plot is particularly engaging.

7. 7 我 I Became the Legitimate Grandson in the Southern Liang 我在南梁当嫡孙 Feng Fantaiyu丰凡泰宇Historical827k WordsCompleted In the chaotic era of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Northern Qi, Western Wei, and Southern Liang stand in a three-way standoff. Bones lie exposed in the wilderness, human lives are as fragile as grass, and dynasties rise and fall in the blink of an eye. The protagonist, Xiao Daqi, transmigrates into the body of Xiao Yan's grandson. Xiao Yan is the Bodhisattva Emperor of the Southern Dynasty. Xiao Daqi executes Hou Jing, takes control of the military, pushes through reform, and resists the 580Reads8.0Score103Shelves

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   There aren't many novels about the Northern and Southern Dynasties, but this one is quite good. It tells the story of the protagonist transmigrating into the body of the grandson of Emperor Xiao Yan of the Southern Liang Dynasty, helping the fragmented Southern Liang survive the Hou Jing Rebellion, and then vying for supremacy with Gao Yang's Northern Qi and Yuwen Tai's Western Wei in the post-Three Kingdoms era. It's indeed a good story.

8. 8 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 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves

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   I personally think it should be 9.5 Or higher.

9. 9 代 In Place of Jin 代晋 Big Apple大苹果Historical7.4M WordsOngoing This is an age of shining stars, of refined gentlemen and poetry shared over wine. This is the darkest of ages, where life is worthless and corpses pile into mountains. Through the endless night, who will be the light that brings dawn? On this sunken earth, who will save the people? The realm is shared by the Wang and Ma clans. But who will share the realm with me? 11.6kReads8.4Score432Shelves

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   All three are very good.

10. 10 东 A Survival Guide to the Eastern Jin Dynasty 东晋求生记 A Glance Back Amid Ten Thousand People万人丛中一回首Historical1.5M WordsOngoing After Liu Kun, who once drove back the enemy with a reed flute, was killed, and Zu Ti, who once swore to reclaim the north by striking the waves, died of illness, the lands of the north were utterly defiled by the stench of the Five Barbarians. Darkness blanketed the land. The fallen people were unwilling to give in, yet had no choice but to place their hopes in the Eastern Jin dynasty, which clung to a corner of the south. During the Rebellion of the Eight Princes, Prince Yan Sima Teng recruite 30.5kReads8.7Score3kShelves

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    A book that's not badly written

11. 11 争 Struggles for Supremacy in the Northern and Southern Dynasties: The Rebel Leader's Second Career 争霸南北朝：叛军头子再就业 Layman Fang Hui方回居士Historical737k WordsCompleted After centuries of turmoil, the Northern and Southern Dynasties are approaching their final chapter. In the north, the Northern Wei faces rebellions across the empire. In the south, the Southern Liang appears peaceful and prosperous, but currents of unrest churn beneath the surface. Although only a little over sixty years remain before Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, reunifies China, people of this era have no idea that long-awaited peace is about to return. Wang Ling was an ordinary office drone 1kReads8.4Score101Shelves

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    Those from the Northern and Southern Dynasties meet the requirements.

12. 12 我 I Became an Evil Ghost in the Western Jin Dynasty 我在西晋当恶鬼 Horror Drone恐怖无人机Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In 311 AD, the fifth year of the Yongjia era under the Western Jin. Two university students from the twenty-first century transmigrated through time during a hiking trip and fell into the darkest abyss in Chinese history. More than a hundred thousand Jin soldiers were surrounded and slaughtered by Jie cavalry. Their bodies piled up like mountains. And Chen Yuan and Shen Zheng, naked and unarmed, stood in the very heart of that slaughterhouse. This is an epic about staying alive. Shen Zheng chose 10.8kReads7.4Score959Shelves

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    Highly recommended. Don't be fooled by the low rating; it's written with remarkable authenticity.

13. 13 蜀 The Shu Han Dynasty Was No Romantic Tale 蜀汉不浪漫 Dudu Who Lives on the Moon住在月亮上的嘟嘟Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [No golden finger] + [Multiple heroines] + [Political intrigue] + [A struggle for supremacy] + [Not a mindless power fantasy] A king does not settle for a corner of the realm; Han and its enemies cannot coexist. The romance of Shu Han has never been confined to the pages of a book. The heart and dreams of one generation were worn away, time and again, by the Northern Expeditions. Standing in the torrents of his age, what will Ma Cheng choose? Will he be a loyal subject who restores the Han dynas 29.4kReads8.3Score3.2kShelves

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    You can try reading it; it's quite different from the usual Three Kingdoms stories.

14. 14 重 Reclaiming the Land, Restoring Order 重拾河山，再定乾坤 Zhang Chen Zhang Jiming张辰张季明Historical126k WordsCompleted Title: Reclaim the Realm, Restore Order. At the end of the Western Jin, the Rebellion of the Eight Princes shatters a prosperous world. The Wang clan of Langya and the Yu clan of Yingchuan, their lofty philosophical talk bringing ruin to the nation. His soul transmigrates into the Yongjia era as Luoyang falls and the Central Plains sink into chaos. Survive between the cracks, reclaim the realm, and restore order! He wakes in a cold bed, and the Yu clan breaks off the engagement. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is pretty good. It's about time travel to the late Eastern Jin Dynasty, without a system, and it's historically accurate.

15. 15 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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    One book on the Sixteen Kingdoms, one on the Northern and Southern Dynasties, one on the Sui and Tang Dynasties—if you don't like it, come and chop me up!

16. 16 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
17. 17 冒 Passing as a Langya Native: I Read 165 Chapters, Then Transmigrated 冒姓琅琊：读了165章我穿越了 A Bowl That Loves Chestnuts爱吃栗子的碗Male-Channel Fanfiction133k WordsOngoing He was reading Chapter 165 of The Usurper of Langya when he transmigrated. The trouble was, he had only read as far as Chapter 165. The peach blossoms of the Southern Dynasties had come and gone, and he knew nothing of them. The blizzards of the Northern Dynasties were sweeping down, and he had stepped right into them. In Jiangnan, there was Wang Yang, dressed in white, holding a folding fan, passing himself off as a member of the Langya Wang clan and disrupting a game of strategy in Jiangling. 114Reads—Score—Shelves

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    One is an original work set in the Southern Dynasties, and the other is a fan fiction set in the Northern Dynasties; I personally think they are both quite good.

18. 18 代 The Old Memories of the Kingdom of Dai Qi 代齐之江山故怀 The Great Demon King Who Loves Cultivation爱修仙的大魔王Historical1.4M WordsCompleted He is a child prodigy, famous from a young age. Born into a branch of a powerful family, he could have lived a carefree life. But for the sake of all the people of the realm, he is destined to wade into these troubled waters. He was born amid the final flourishing years of Liu Song’s Great Ming era, grew up in the age of the Pig King, and made his name in the era of Xiao Qi. Through generations of slaughter and betrayal, he swears to preserve the Han people’s traditions and restore China’s right 2.3kReads7.4Score136Shelves

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    The story is set during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, specifically the Xiao Qi period, and the main character is Gu Huai from Jiangdong.

19. 19 带 With Xiang Yu's Memories, I Aim to Become a Famous Scholar of the Eastern Jin 带着项羽记忆，我要做东晋名士 Breaking Waves, Nine Abysses断浪九渊Historical382k WordsOngoing A modern soul transmigrates into a young member of the Du clan of Jingzhao and unexpectedly gains the remnant soul of Xiang Yu. Everyone calls him an elegant young nobleman, peerless in charm, never suspecting that within him also lurks the martial valor of the fierce battle at Julu and the resentment of the lament at Gaixia. This remnant soul is both a gift and a curse. Forced to navigate the narrow spaces between powerful factions, he must make one hard choice after another, traveling from Jia 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The scions of a prominent family bear a dual memory: the power struggles and romantic escapades of aristocratic clans, as well as the vastness of history and the chaos of a turbulent era.

20. 20 宋 Song Shinian 宋拾年 Lord Rough Stone原石君Historical943k WordsCompleted At the end of a dynasty, the surface gleams with prosperity, but rot has long spread through it from top to bottom! The royal family is spineless, the court is full of officials who draw salaries without doing their jobs, corruption runs rampant, and bandits rule the mountains and waterways. The world is plunged into darkness, while foreign tribes circle like hungry tigers, plotting to destroy the nation and exterminate its people! Together with the woman he loves, he will turn the tide, restore 206Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    A rare gem from Tomato! A truly captivating historical time-travel novel! The plot is thrilling and intricate, the writing concise and refined, and the depiction of a post-apocalyptic dynasty is remarkably accurate. The protagonist is composed yet passionate, decisive in action, ruthless towards enemies, and surrounded by numerous alluring beauties, with exceptionally well-written romance scenes. A story of a fierce tiger with a delicate touch, it's utterly addictive! Not a mindless, feel-good read; beginners beware! The only downside is the relatively short word count, but the author reportedly has over a million words in reserve, so it should be more than enough.

21. 21 葛 The Biography of Ge Hong 葛洪传 Dada Auntie哒哒姑Eastern Fantasy228k WordsCompleted #A Daoist Healer Couple Braving a Chaotic Age# #Historical Fantasy and Dual Cultivation# #Medicine, the Dao, and Political Intrigue# #Ge Bao Couple Saves the World# #Zombies and Elixirs Galore# During the Eastern Jin dynasty, Ge Hong’s friend Ji Han is murdered, and Guo Mai uses the Fish Eye organization to hunt Ge Hong down. Ge Hong crosses paths with his runaway fiancée, Bao Qianguang, and they join forces to brave dangers, treat the sick, and save lives. Their adventures include a zombie batt 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Legend of Ge Hong – A Fantasy Adventure Story of a Divine Couple with a Healer in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

22. 22 魂 Reborn in Liu Yu's Body: From Sandal Slave to Founding Emperor of the Great Song 魂穿刘裕：从草鞋奴到大宋开国帝 Liu Zhouchang刘周长Historical205k WordsOngoing Liu Zhouchang, a modern historian, opened his eyes to find that he had transmigrated into the body of Liu Yu, a poor young man in the Eastern Jin dynasty. His family had nothing, he farmed and wove mats, he was deep in gambling debts, and the powerful local magnate Diao Kui had framed him. Fortunately, he carried two thousand years of memories and knew how history would unfold! He rescued his wife, befriended Mu Zhi, joined the Northern Army, put down Sun En, executed Huan Xuan, destroyed Southe —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is quite good; it's seven parts historical fact and three parts fiction. It portrays Liu Yu, the first emperor of the Southern Dynasties, as a powerful and ambitious ruler.

23. 23 山 A Game of Mountains and Rivers: Schemes in Troubled Times 山河弈：乱世谋 Yan Wuxie言无邪Historical244k WordsOngoing They say poor families produce no great men? Then you haven't met someone truly ruthless. Ling Ce, a graduate student in history, opens his eyes to find himself a low-ranking official from a poor family on the northern frontier, beaten to death. He has studied the Twenty-Four Histories, witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, and mastered the art of political scheming. As sandstorms rise on the northern frontier, he uses brilliant tactics to defeat his enemies and secure his footing amid mount 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Feeling lost for books about the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties? Take my advice, stop rereading tales of the Wang and Xie families and the internal strife of the Southern Dynasties. Northern Wei stories are scarce, and it's all the same old Emperor Xiaowen's reforms and the Battle of Mangshan – we're sick of it. This book, *The Chess Game of Mountains and Rivers: Schemes in a Chaotic World*, is a complete surprise – it starts off on hellish difficulty: at the beginning of Gao Huan's reign, the protagonist is just a lowly border official in the northern frontier, utterly abandoned by the court and powerful families, left with a mess and dead ends all around. And then? He tears a bloody path through despair, rises to become a hegemon, and personally ends that cannibalistic chaotic world. A niche setting, a hardcore underdog story, and a grand scale – this kind of alternate history is what makes it exciting. Brothers looking for something to read, give it a shot!

24. 24 晋 The Han Cauldron at the End of Jin: From Rescuing the Crown Princess to Reviving the Han Three Times 晋末汉鼎：从救太子妃到三兴大汉 dtt855Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Romance-of-the-Three-Kingdoms-style political intrigue] + [Ensemble cast] + [Historical power struggle] + [Slow-paced] + [Righting past regrets] + [Defying fate] + [Multiple heroines] After transmigrating as a descendant of Shu Han, he faces a hellish start amid the War of the Eight Princes. Yet a crisis is also an opportunity. Watch me maneuver through the political landscape, save talented women, seek out wise mentors, drive out the Xiongnu, contend for the Han throne, and seize Hanzhong. T 1.1kReads7.0Score108Shelves

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    Is the Western Jin Dynasty acceptable? Starting from the War of the Eight Princes, the Eastern Jin Dynasty is included, with figures like Sima Rui, Wang Dao, Wang Dun, and Zu Ti already appearing.

25. 25 东 Eastern Jin: Heir to the Gongsun Line, Seizing Murong’s Liaodong 东晋：公孙遗脉，截胡慕容辽东 Handing Things Out at Meetings开会发东西Historical683k WordsOngoing In 370 AD, Wang Meng led the Great Qin iron cavalry to destroy Former Yan, leaving Liaodong ripe for the taking. After transmigrating as a descendant of Gongsun Du, he finds that his ancestors’ legacy has been occupied by the Sima and Murong clans for a century. Armed with knowledge from a later age, he secretly builds up his strength and seizes Wang Meng’s victory at the height of the Qin-Yan war! Murong Chui is left fuming, Wang Meng regrets his loss, and Liaodong, wrested away so long ago, re 4.2kReads—Score269Shelves

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    I recommend a new book about the story of how the descendants of Gongsun Du from the Three Kingdoms period intercepted Liaodong during the war between the Former Qin and the Former Yan in 370 AD during the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

26. 26 两 Songs of Sorrow in the Two Jin Dynasties (3 Books) 两晋悲歌（全三册） Little Clerk of the Bohai Sea渤海小吏Historical697k WordsCompleted Through seventeen major battles, this book tells the story of the more than one hundred years of the Two Jin dynasties and the Sixteen Kingdoms, an era of immense chaos that also gave rise to new possibilities. Amid the devastation of war, scholars and common folk alike fled in terror. This inescapable tragedy, shared by all, filled the age with mournful songs. The Sima clan’s internecine wars and schemes trampled morality and destroyed the sources of military manpower, as the troubled times dev 1.3kReads9.5Score345Shelves
27. 27 霸 The Road to Hegemony: The First Emperor Unites the Six Kingdoms 霸业征途之祖龙扫六合 WGood LuckTW大吉大利THistorical732k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 28 将 A General’s Daughter Strikes Back in the Modern World 将军千金的现代逆袭 WGood LuckTW大吉大利TFemale-Channel Fanfiction265k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! This is a slow-burn story, without thrilling suspense or intense conflicts right from the beginning. Take your time and enjoy it; it gets better and better as the story unfolds! I welcome your comments and suggestions. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 北 Scheming for Power in Northern Wei: This Xuande Is Too Powerful 北魏谋国：这个玄德太强了 Dudu Who Lives on the Moon住在月亮上的嘟嘟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted (An alternate-history story, not based on official history) Liu Jing transmigrates to the city of Sishi in Northern Wei during its final years. There he unexpectedly meets the teenage Yang Zhong, still a farmer, and the rich young heir Gao Aocao. Thanks to the Liu family’s ancestral secret art, he successfully fools the two brothers into swearing brotherhood over chicken in a field of chrysanthemums. History would call them the “Three Chrysanthemum Brothers.” Later, Liu Jing becomes Er Zhu Rong’ 3.6kReads7.3Score231Shelves

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    He rose to power at the end of the Northern and Southern Dynasties and rebuilt the Han Dynasty.

30. 30 穿 Transmigrating as Liu Yizhen: Joining Liu Yu’s Northern Expedition 穿越刘义真：从跟随刘裕北伐开始 The Ji Han Black-Armored Army季汉玄甲军Historical912k WordsOngoing [Historical Transmigration] + [Political Intrigue] + [Farming] + [Good Governance] + [Expansion] Liu Yu, founder of the Song dynasty, rose from humble beginnings. He destroyed Southern Yan, put down Lu Xun, and swallowed Later Qin, his ambition as boundless as a tiger's. He had already won eight tenths of the realm! At the time, the Song army was elite, its banners blotting out the sun. It could march north at any moment, unite China, and restore the glory of the Han. But! His achievements arous 103.8kReads8.7Score11.1kShelves
31. 31 一 After a Great Rain, I Return to the Northern and Southern Dynasties to Scrape By 一场大雨后，回到南北朝苟活 When the Waters Flow and Flowers Fall流水落花时节Historical198k WordsOngoing Tomato Original. After retiring, Chen Yulou went hiking in western Sichuan. He woke up to find himself transmigrated to the outskirts of Jiankang during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. How can he rise to prominence in an era of chaos and competing warlords? Join Chen Yulou as he ventures into this turbulent, spectacular age. 1.3kReads—Score148Shelves

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    I've started working on a new book; I can keep it on hold and read it slowly.

32. 32 魂 My Soul Returns to the Tang Dynasty. This Time, Watch Me Turn the Tide 魂回大唐，这一次看我扭转乾坤 When the Waters Flow and Flowers Fall流水落花时节Historical32k WordsOngoing An original Tomato novel. After my soul transmigrates into the An Lushan Rebellion, I open my eyes on the eve of the Battle of Yongqiu. From a first-person perspective, I take part in this war-torn world and witness how Zhang Xun uses the city of Suiyang to crush Yin Ziqi's army of 130,000 and make his name known throughout the land. I'll forge alliances with forces across the realm and gather the heroes of the mid-Tang era. Will I slay my way to victory and become a capable minister who restore 64Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 汉 No Three Kingdoms After the Han 汉后无三国 Crazy Fun疯玩Historical2.2M WordsOngoing Liu Xia transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty, but refuses to become emperor or king. With fifty cavalrymen, he slaughters five thousand Xiongnu. Beneath Xiapi, one strike of his halberd leaves Lu Bu crippled. He casually tosses aside the Imperial Jade Seal: "Just a broken stone. Can it put food on the people's tables?" His motto is: "Whoever dares threaten our mighty Han, no matter how far away, must be destroyed!" "The people are the true masters of the Han. The Son of Heaven is just the 10.7kReads9.4Score887Shelves
34. 34 三 Three Kingdoms: The Hidden General and Strategist of 194 三国：194年隐形名将谋士 Crazy Fun疯玩42k WordsCompleted Three Kingdoms: The Hidden Master Strategist of 194 144Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 人 The People's He Liu Hun: This Time, I Won't Become Prince Gao 人民的贺六浑：这一次我不做高王 CyanedgeHistorical738k WordsOngoing With a soul from a later age, he plunged into a world of chaos that devoured all who entered. In 2023, on the rainy night his thesis defense failed, history doctoral student Chen Zhiqing opened his eyes to find himself in the Northern Wei's Zhengguang era, year four, as Gao Huan, a courier in a frontier garrison. No System, no golden finger. His only asset was the unfinished manuscript in his mind, A Study of the Six Garrisons Rebellion. From the start, it was hellishly difficult: Poliuhan Bali 218Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My own time-travel novel

36. 36 最 The Strongest Live-In Son-in-Law: The Story of a Young Man from Huaishuo, He Liuhun 最强赘婿往事：怀朔少年，贺六浑 CyanedgeHistorical13k WordsCompleted The Story of the Mightiest Live-In Son-in-Law: The Young Huashuo, He Liuhun 5Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 37 高 Gao Huan: I'll Live Off Her and Like It! My Proposal Was Rejected, but the Marquis's Daughter Insists on Marrying Down 高欢：软饭硬吃！提亲被拒，可侯府千金非要下嫁给我 CyanedgeHistorical43k WordsCompleted Gao Huan: Living off my wife, but refusing to be treated like a pushover! My proposal was rejected, yet the marquis's daughter insists on marrying me 9Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 北 The Northern Army's Comeback: The Aristocratic Clans Are All on Their Knees 北府兵的逆袭：门阀全跪了 Coldly Reading People's Hearts冷眼观人心Historical236k WordsOngoing South of the Yangtze, the Wang and Xie clans remain illustrious. Famous scholars wave their feather fans and talk of philosophy, captivated by the mysteries of the universe. The ink at the Orchid Pavilion has yet to dry, and the setting sun still bathes the entrance to Black Garment Alley. Xie Daoyun's line, "It is more like willow catkins rising on the wind," captures the last elegance of the Eastern Jin literati, its fame lingering in the misty rains of the south. Look north, and devastation 9Reads—Score124Shelves

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    Indeed, the first emperor of the Southern Dynasties

39. 39 我 My Days as a Grand General in the Two Jin Dynasties 我在两晋开府仪同三司的那些事 Nineteen Yao十九曜Historical396k WordsOngoing [No System or cheat abilities + no technology tree + ensemble cast + authentic historical experience + power struggles and farming] Transmigrating isn't a game. Beyond the mist lies reality, and you get only one life to make it through. There are no second chances after failure. In 316 AD, Liu Yao captured Chang'an, bringing the Western Jin dynasty to an end. Sima Rui led the northern aristocracy south, and from then on the Eastern Jin lay in wait like a tiger sharpening its fangs, while the nor 58Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The novel meticulously researches the official system, military system, city construction, social life, and customs of the Jin Dynasty. The plot is rigorous yet lighthearted, with high emotional intensity, making it suitable for beginners interested in the Jin Dynasty. It offers a strong narrative and a clear main storyline.

40. 40 擎 Sky Pillar: Starting Out as a Mountain Bandit Chief 擎天：先从山大王做起 Zhu Changxiao柱长霄Historical134k WordsOngoing Transmigration + power struggle + slow burn + not a power fantasy + Western Jin dynasty + no System + alternate history Zhang Jiao woke up to find that he had transmigrated into the Western Jin dynasty, during the Yongjia era. Luoyang had fallen. A thousand miles of beacon fires burned, a thousand miles of land lay barren, and bones littered the wilderness... So what if a nobody like him took to the hills and became an outlaw? If you call me a bandit, then I’ll become king of the mountain, train 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Yongjia Rebellion was, in itself, a

41. 41 北 Gao Huan, Powerbroker of Northern Wei 北魏权臣高欢 Bohai Official渤海吏Historical304k WordsCompleted At the end of the Northern Wei dynasty, heroes rose up across the land. Gao Huan, Erzhu Rong, and Yuwen Tai vied for control of the realm. The Heba brothers, Heba Sheng and Heba Yue, made their names in that era, and men like Hou Jing and Sima Ziru were heroes in their own right. Yet their stories have rarely been told in novels. This book was written to chronicle the history of the late Northern Wei and fill in the early lives of these figures, which the history books have left obscure. The pro 923Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    A book detailing the history of the late Northern Wei Dynasty. The protagonist is Gao Huan, and the stories also include those of other warlords such as Ruoerzhu Rong'erzhu Zhaoyu, Wen Tai, Ge Rong, Du Luozhou, Yang Kan, Yang Zhong, and Chen Qingzhi.

42. 42 穿 Transmigrating to Become Gao Huan 穿越之我是高欢 Too Lazy to Go Out Shopping懒到出去逛街Historical399k WordsOngoing In the first year of the Wutai era, the Heyin Incident opened the Northern Wei Empire in blood. Modern history PhD Su Huan tumbles into a hidden chamber beneath the Yongning Temple pagoda foundation at an archaeological site. When he wakes, his soul has taken over the body of Gao Huan, a soldier from a humble family. In the history books, Gao Huan is a warlord, a founder, and Emperor Shenwu of Northern Qi. But amid the chaos of war, he learns that the title “Shenwu” was written in the bones of t 15Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    The writing is good; it's not the kind of mindless, feel-good story.

43. 43 山 The Chronicle of Mountains and Rivers: The Sui Dynasty 山河鉴：隋鼎 Wandering Hermit on the Cliff临崖散人Historical986k WordsCompleted I’d planned to study the history books thoroughly, get in good with the Li Tang dynasty ahead of time, earn some credit for helping the future emperor, and live out my days in peace. But an accident made me a sworn enemy of the future Prince of Qi, Li Yuanji, after I shot him with an arrow! On the run, I witnessed the suffering of the people in a chaotic age. Forced to become an outlaw, I navigated the world of warlords like Dou Jiande and Gao Shida. From Chang’an to Gaoji Bo, I went from a mere 13Reads6.3Score—Shelves
44. 44 穿 Transmigrating as Fu Jian: The 810,000-Man Army 穿越苻坚：第八十一万大军 Scattered Raindrops乱雨点Historical1.2M WordsOngoing At the Battle of Fei River, an army of eight hundred thousand is wiped out! Fu Jian, the Heavenly King of Former Qin, is gravely wounded and flees north in panic. As the carriage jolts along and agony tears through him, a soul from the future awakens in the emperor’s battered body. Transmigrating lands him in a hellish predicament from the start! Beside him is Murong Chui, a historical warlord who feigns loyalty while coiling around him like a venomous snake. Behind him lies a fractured empire, 42Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 晋 Mountains and Rivers Stained with Jin Blood 晋血山河 Eagle with Wings Outstretched鹰隼展翅Historical1.9M WordsOngoing In the fourth year of Yongjia, the military strength of the Western Jin had been exhausted by sixteen years of brutal civil war. Taking advantage of the moment, the surrounding tribes rose up: Liu Yuan, Liu Cong, Shi Le, Wang Mi... Countless warlords of the troubled age laughed wildly as barbarian cavalry swept across the Central Plains like a whirlwind. An age of utter darkness was about to begin. The Han population in the north fell by two-thirds, and the Han people entered their first great e 3.3kReads8.9Score272Shelves
46. 46 我 At the End of the Jin Dynasty, I Raised an Army in Yanzhou 我在晋末，从兖州起兵 Lord Chen of a Thousand Households千户陈公Historical1.7M WordsCompleted A coming-of-age story with a strong historical bent!!! Readers who can immerse themselves in history, especially those who love the history of the Wei, Jin, and Sixteen Kingdoms periods, are welcome! This book unfolds gradually, faithfully recreating historical figures and events. Through the eyes of an ordinary modern-day third-year university student who transmigrates to the mid-Eastern Jin dynasty, it follows his journey from initial wonder, confusion, and culture shock to taking over his fat 2.3kReads7.3Score151Shelves
47. 47 让 You Were Supposed to Be a Sacrificial Pawn, So Why Did You Drive Huan Wen Mad? 让你成替死鬼，你把桓温逼疯了？ Wang Dachun王大淳Historical135k WordsOngoing 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is intelligent, and the female lead is Xie Daoyun.

48. 48 这 I Really Can't Keep Being the Emperor of Western Jin 这西晋皇帝我是真当不下去了 Fairy Garment of Versailles凡尔赛宫的仙衣Historical509k WordsCompleted In 290 AD, Emperor Wu of Jin died, and his son Sima Zhong ascended the throne as Emperor Hui. In this corrupt age, powerful ministers seized control, an evil empress brought ruin to the nation, the War of the Eight Princes tore the realm apart, and the Five Barbarians ravaged China. The protagonist is an ordinary man, and his cheat is nothing special. Can he save the nation? “His Majesty saw the list and didn’t say anything?” “Right. He just said to set it aside for now.” “What about the twelve- 813Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 我 My Wife Is the Eastern Jin Dynasty's Number One Female Demon 我老婆是东晋第一女魔头 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical2.6M WordsOngoing The kings of the Sima clan turned their blades on one another. The northern barbarians ate their fill of human flesh. The aristocratic families fled south in terror. The starving commoners boiled their children in pots. Heroes fought for their lives on the battlefield, while nobles got high in their palaces. Sons killed fathers, younger brothers killed older brothers, daughters became slaves, and men became concubines... This absurd age was one long debauch. Tang Yu: “I just want to protect myse 121.2kReads9.3Score11.5kShelves
50. 50 衣 Robes and Schemes: Power Plays Among the Eastern Jin Clans 衣冠弈局：东晋门阀博弈录 Warm Sunshine of the Southern Wilderness南野暖阳Historical247k WordsOngoing [No golden finger, no System, true to the course of history. A strong male lead, no contrived drama. Schemes and strategic battles from start to finish: against fate, against others, and against himself.] Fourth century, Eastern Jin. The emperor has no real power, the great clans have no limits, the north has no good men, and the south has no good fortune. Lin Yan, a transmigrator, only wants to stay alive, save money, and buy a plot of land. The result: hunted down, besieged, and forced to car 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist outwits the elite and confronts powerful clans with high energy throughout the entire story. The pace is incredibly fast, there are no idiotic plot points, and the characters are very well-developed. You can read dozens of chapters in one go and simply can't stop!

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