Books Set During the Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties or the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 两晋南北朝、五代十国时期的书

1. 1 大 The Great Zhou's Legitimate Eldest Grandson: Rewriting the Five Generations of Respect 大周嫡长孙：改写五代尊 Song Dongming, Who Loves Fried Bread Slices爱吃炸馍片的宋洞明Historical1.3M WordsOngoing A young man named Guo Yi transmigrates to the Five Dynasties era and becomes Guo Zongyi, eldest son of Guo Rong. He knows that in six months, his entire family will meet a gruesome end. His childish pleas fail to get him taken along, but a few innocent words inspire his father to build a secret chamber, allowing them to survive a bloody disaster. With careful persuasion, Chai Rong abandons his reckless pursuit of quick victories, and the balance of power in this chaotic age quietly begins to shi 41.7kReads7.7Score4.1kShelves

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   On the night of the massacre, eight-year-old Guo Yi hid in a secret room, becoming the sole survivor of the Guo family. When he crawled out from the carnage, he witnessed his grandfather, Guo Wei, being crowned emperor in Chanzhou, a new dynasty born in bloodshed. And he knew—nine years later, at Chenqiao Post Station, a man named Zhao Kuangyin would reenact this script. But now, he was alive.

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

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   I highly recommend this one. It's a story set in a small county town during the Northern Song Dynasty, depicting the daily lives of ordinary officials and commoners. The meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of society transport you to the bustling city life of the Song Dynasty a thousand years ago. It's not a wish-fulfillment novel, but it has its emotional moments. It's not about political intrigue, but it captures the essence of human relationships. There are no romantic pairings, no cheat codes, and no modern-day superiority complexes—it's a hyper-realistic ancient Chinese novel. It's almost a million words long, well-developed and ready to read. The downsides are: slow-paced, not a wish-fulfillment novel, no romantic pairings, relatively gentle plot development, and a few chapters are too detailed. Impatient readers should avoid it.

3. 3 北 The Ruthless Hero of Northern Wei 北魏枭雄 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical656k WordsOngoing The Jin dynasty’s fortunes crumbled, plunging the Central Plains into chaos. The Five Barbarians vied for control of the heartland, and turmoil engulfed the land. Emperor Xiaowen moved the capital and introduced reforms, blending the customs of the Hu and Han peoples in an effort to usher in lasting peace. Yet the reforms sowed trouble. The nobles grew alienated, undercurrents churned at court, and cracks began to form in the foundations of the state. Since ancient times, prosperity and decline 225.3kReads9.1Score25.7kShelves

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   These two are good.

4. 4 唐 A Soldier's Journey at the End of the Tang Dynasty 唐末从军行 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The Tang dynasty was at the height of its glory, yet its political failings could only be reversed by a hero of the ages. As the saying goes, rise and fall are governed by fate, and after reaching its peak, prosperity must decline. After three hundred years of glory and turmoil, the magnificent Tang dynasty finally crumbled. That year, Chen Congjin arrived in this world. He would bring this chaotic era to an end. 130.1kReads9.0Score13.9kShelves

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   These two books are good.

5. 5 重 Reborn as Lanling Wang, My Fortune Defies Heaven and Changes My Fate 重生兰陵王，我气运加身逆天改命 Love for Sauerkraut愛吃酸菜Historical1.9M WordsOngoing If you'd like to read a story about the Three Kingdoms of the later Northern and Southern Dynasties, featuring Northern Qi, Northern Zhou, and the Southern Dynasties, this book will not disappoint. It brings that complex, chaotic era to life in clear, accessible language. This story stays close to the historical record. The author consulted many documents from the period, though some of the vocabulary is modern and the story is told in straightforward language. Please forgive any lack of rigor i 23.2kReads8.5Score3.1kShelves

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   This book is slow-paced, the male lead is Lanling Wang, and the female lead includes his stepmother and second aunt, etc., But it is indeed slow-paced.

6. 6 南 The Northern and Southern Dynasties: Whoever Claims My Sister Gets to Keep Her 南北朝：妹妹谁抢到就是谁的 Jade Rabbit Loves Grass玉兔爱吃草Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Tyrant + scheming power minister + court intrigue + taboo + soul transmigration + modern person in ancient times] She had just celebrated finally landing on her feet in life when, in the blink of an eye, she transmigrated and found herself in a dangerous Northern Qi household. Gao Huan was her father, Lou Zhaojun her mother, and Gao Cheng, Gao Yang, Gao Yan, and Gao Yu her four impossibly handsome older brothers. Unfortunately, this family was a den of ruthless figures from a chaotic age, a nes 6.8kReads7.8Score501Shelves

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   These two books tell the story of the Gao family of the Northern Qi dynasty during the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties period.

7. 7 重 The Reborn Powerful Official: His Beloved Is a Transmigrator 重生权臣：他的掌心宠是穿越的 Jade Rabbit Loves Grass玉兔爱吃草Ancient Romance283k WordsOngoing [Reborn and Transmigration + Court Politics + Forced Love] Gao Cheng, the Prince of Bohai, holds power over the entire court and is just one step away from the throne, yet he dies a gruesome death at the hands of a kitchen servant in his own household. A lifetime of extraordinary ambition: he campaigned across the land, reformed the imperial court, and laid the foundations of Northern Qi with his own hands. Yet in the end, his younger brother deceived him with false loyalty, while his beloved c 16Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 8 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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   You can give it a try; it's pretty good.

9. 9 策 Wielding the Blade to Secure Late Tang 策刃定晚唐 You Have to Add Chili When Cooking炒菜必须放辣Historical1.9M WordsOngoing [No System] [No transmigration] [Historical power struggle] [Female lead] [Charging into battle, peerless warrior] In the late Tang Dynasty, during the Qianfu era, the embers of a glorious age burned out. The rebellions of Wang Xianzhi and Huang Chao swept across the land. Regional warlords carved up the realm, eunuchs meddled in government, foreign powers circled the borders, and the Central Plains fell into chaos. Shen Ce, the son of a farming family, was forced to enlist. As he lay dying on t 14kReads7.4Score1.4kShelves

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   This book is the real Tang Dynasty. Survival in troubled times, brave and murderous, decisive, has a female protagonist, but all have vivid images. Instead of relying only on the male protagonist, no rebirth, no time travel, this should be a real hero. Other books travel every day, do they really treat ancient people as fools?

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
11. 11 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 period, a true historical event, is vividly written.

12. 12 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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    The novel, set during the reign of Fu Jian, is a poignant account of the Five Barbarian Invasions and is rich in both literary merit and plot.

13. 13 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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    This would be good; the protagonist transmigrates into Wang Ningzhi, giving him a lot of room to maneuver from the start.

14. 14 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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    I highly recommend "Ambush"! A veteran author's new work, a grand historical drama of political intrigue in an alternate world, with a mind-bending plot that you won't be able to stop reading!

15. 15 北 The Rise of Northern Zhou: Yang Jian, Don't Even Think About Usurping My Throne 北周崛起：杨坚你休想篡朕的皇位 Falling Memories飘落的记忆Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [No System] [Transmigration to the Past] [Farming] [Diligent Governance] [Expansion] The final years of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. The Northern Zhou conquered the Northern Qi, unifying the northern regimes once more! Emperor Wu of Zhou, Yuwen Yong, was a brilliant and ambitious ruler, full of vigor. His soldiers were fired up, and their banners snapped in the wind! The Northern Dynasties could march south at any moment to destroy the Southern Chen and recreate the unifying achievements 7.1kReads8.0Score410Shelves

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    He traveled back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties period and became the grandson of Yuwen Yi.

16. 16 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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    This novel, set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, 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 read.

17. 17 我 My Father, Murong Chui 我的父亲慕容垂 Snowfield Panda雪地猫熊Historical502k WordsOngoing [No System + Struggle for Supremacy + Harem + Decisive and Ruthless + Non-Han Origin] After the Battle of Fei River, the land fell into chaos. Taking advantage of the turmoil, Murong Chui of the Xianbei restored his state and founded Later Yan. Unfortunately, his wastrel son Murong Bao lost most of the army’s elite in the Battle of Canhe Slope. A soul from a later age became Murong Chui’s illegitimate son, Murong Nong. Naturally, he couldn’t let his elder brother squander everything like a wastr 201Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    This is the first time I've read a story about the Murong family; it's very good.

18. 18 穿 Transmigrating to the End of the Jin Dynasty: A Fool from the Start 穿越晋末，开局一傻子 Lin Guoguo of Demon Sword City妖剑城的林果果Historical168k WordsOngoing A highly gifted modern science student transmigrates. His mind is exceptionally clear, but his original body is foolish, leaving him expressionless, stuttering, and stiff in his movements. He must pretend to be crazy and stupid while using his knowledge of physics, chemistry, and medicine to survive. 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A book from the late Jin Dynasty. You can take a look.

19. 19 小 The Rise of a Little Landlord 小地主崛起路 How Could One Know with Empty Sleeves两袖清风怎知Historical652k WordsOngoing The story of a transmigrator who only wants a quiet life, but is forced to change the world by the brutal, dehumanizing nature of the feudal system, and to surpass himself. (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental.) 524Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New books from the Five Dynasties period; you can check them out if you're looking for something to read.

20. 20 穿 Transmigrating to the End of the Northern Wei: Starting with the Six Garrisons Rebellion 穿越北魏末年，从六镇起义开始 Kunlun Fish昆仑鱼Historical262k WordsOngoing An ordinary modern man suddenly has his soul transported into the body of Zhou Xu, a young border soldier in the Northern Wei Six Garrisons, just as the Northern Wei dynasty enters its final years, with beacons flaring and disaster on the horizon. The imperial court is rotten, the powerful factions are at each other's throats, and the soldiers of the Six Garrisons have suffered such harsh treatment that a century of resentment is ready to erupt. A mighty uprising is just around the corner. Trapp 2kReads6.4Score108Shelves
21. 21 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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    The reading lists for books about the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties have been exhausted. Eight out of ten are about the elegance of the Wang and Xie families and the Northern Expeditions, while the remaining two are just different ways of describing palace coups in the Southern Dynasties. The Northern Wei Dynasty is already an obscure subject, and it's always the same few plots—Emperor Xiaowen's Sinicization, the Jade Wall and Mangshan—you can predict the plot with your eyes closed. But this book, *The Chess Game of Mountains and Rivers: Schemes in a Chaotic World*, truly brings a thrilling twist to this obscure genre. It firmly sets the timeline in the late Northern Wei Dynasty—Gao Huan has just secured his position as Grand Chancellor, while the six northern garrisons have been abandoned by the court and powerful families. The protagonist isn't a member of the imperial family, but a lowly border official thrown into a mess, who rises from obscurity to defy fate, eventually becoming a hegemon and ending the chaos with his own hands. This kind of "building a dynasty from ruins" story is far more exciting than the monotonous power struggles among aristocratic families.

22. 22 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

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    The first book was very good, and the second book was also good.

23. 23 北 The Heavenly Khan of Northern Qi 北齐天可汗 Bing Tiaoyue冰调悦Historical1.2M WordsOngoing The story of a normal person gradually going mad. [Historical power struggles] [Northern and Southern Dynasties] [Madmen] [Coming-of-age protagonist] Also known as The Strange Tales of Northern Qi, The Prince of Lanling Is My Little Brother, and Why Is There Another Lunatic? My Great Qi Is Doomed. Absurd version: Gao Yin: Father! Uncle is so handsome. I like him so much. Can you peel off his face and give it to me? Gao Yang: The Crown Prince is right! Little brother, you wouldn't be so stingy, w 88.4kReads9.1Score12.9kShelves
24. 24 开 From the Start, I Take Yang Guifei by Force, Then Bring Peace to the Tang Dynasty 开局强纳杨贵妃，还给大唐太平年 Master Of Mingzhi Mountain明知山山主Historical1.5M WordsOngoing No System. Real court intrigue. Meticulously researched. Faced with the three-way struggle between Li Longji, Li Heng, and Li Chu, and a value system already beginning to collapse, how will Li Tan, after transmigrating, restore the glory of the Tang Dynasty, step by step? In real history, no one was an NPC. Everyone chose the option that served their own interests best. A genuinely satisfying story told with historical realism. The Xuanwu Gate succession tradition has found its most outstanding 78.9kReads8.2Score10.2kShelves

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    Absolutely beautiful.

25. 25 北 The Great Foolish Emperor of Northern Zhou 北周大昏君 I'm Just Wang Feng哥就是汪疯Historical238k WordsCompleted Reborn for another life, he finds himself as Emperor Yuwen Yun of Northern Zhou during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. A notorious tyrant in history, in just eight months he massacred members of the imperial clan and meritorious officials, crowned five empresses, launched massive construction projects, imposed harsh laws, abdicated in favor of his young son, and was ultimately overthrown by Yang Jian, who founded the Sui dynasty! But the Yuwen Yun of today is determined to change all that.. 200Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 26 悲 Will History Repeat Itself? No, This Time I’ll Restore My Kingdom 悲剧重演？不，我这次一定要复国 Wood, Sprawling Everywhere漫天遍野的伍德Male-Channel Fanfiction507k WordsCompleted This novel tells the story of Murong Fu transmigrating to different worlds to accomplish his mission of restoring his kingdom. The first world so far: Murong Fu transmigrates into Viserys III Targaryen, the beggar king! The second series features the Eighth Prince in the world of Yongzheng. 1.6kReads8.0Score101Shelves

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    3️⃣The Tang Dynasty was at its zenith, its glory reaching its zenith, yet its governance declined due to complacency, and only a hero of his time could revive it. The rise and fall of dynasties are cyclical; things reach their extremes and then reverse. After three hundred years of glorious rule, the dynasty ultimately collapsed. That year, Chen Congjin ascended the throne, and the world had a ruler to stabilize it.

27. 27 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

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    There aren't many books about the Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, and even fewer that are well-written. [Bookmark this]

28. 28 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
29. 29 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
30. 30 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
31. 31 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 writer of novels set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. These novels depict the turbulent history of the late Northern Wei Dynasty, a time of numerous warlords rising up.

32. 32 五 Five Dynasties: Lying Flat Every Day, and Years Later the Khitans Are Gone 五代：每日躺平，数年后契丹没了 Chen Dada陈答答Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [A refugee from the start, ruler of the world by the end] The latest chapters have already reclaimed the Hexi Corridor. A clash with Central Asia, North Africa, Europe, and the nations of the world is just around the corner. What sparks will fly when different civilizations collide? Head to the main text and follow the protagonist as he gets the whole world speaking Chinese. The early chapters have some rough patches, so read with caution. He transmigrates to the refugee camp in the seventh 7.2kReads6.7Score659Shelves
33. 33 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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    As one of Tomato's rare historical novels set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the author has done some research, at least avoiding anything that transcends time or exceeds the limits of productivity. The protagonist's development is also fast-paced, ensuring a satisfying read. The battle scenes are vividly depicted. Most importantly, both the main and supporting characters are intelligent due to the historical context, avoiding mindless, frivolous plots—a rare quality. In short, this is a good historical novel with satisfying content, and you can also learn some historical knowledge from it; highly recommended.

34. 34 血 The Crimson Crown: A Transmigrator's Struggle for Supremacy at the End of the Song 血色皇冠：穿越者的宋末争霸 Tong Meng童孟Historical833k WordsOngoing Liu Zhun transmigrated to the Southern Dynasties and became emperor, but he was merely a temporary pawn in Xiao Daocheng's plan to usurp the Song. The Liu Song dynasty had only a year and a half left. At thirteen, he was destined to meet his end, become famous for saying, “Better not to be born into an imperial family,” and lead the Liu Song clan to their deaths. Knowing how things would turn out, Liu Zhun certainly couldn't just wait to die. He was going to rebel against history. If he succeede 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This period saw a great number of novels published. Amidst the chaos, it was also a time of ethnic integration, rapid social progress, and a period of explosive technological and cultural development, likely resulting in a flourishing of diverse schools of thought.

35. 35 魂 Transmigrated into Emperor Xiaowu of Song, Building an Iron-Blooded Liu Song Dynasty 魂穿成宋孝武帝，打造铁血刘宋 Tao Wenk kao陶文考Historical612k WordsCompleted [Farming]+ [Transmigration]+ [Court Politics]+ [Power Struggles] During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Liu Song dynasty in the south lost its heroic spirit after Liu Yu's death. Powerful enemies surrounded it in the north, members of the imperial family fought among themselves, and local rulers acted independently. Emperor Wen of Song, Liu Yilong, was killed by his own son, throwing the dynasty into turmoil and bringing it to the brink of collapse. Then Liu Han, a twenty-first-century 357Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 36 萧 Xiao Daocheng: The Dragon Rises South of the Yangtze 萧道成之龙起江南 Mr. Ding丁先生13k WordsCompleted Xiao Daocheng's Rise to Power in Jiangnan 2Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 37 一 The Northern Qi Dynasty of Beastly Emperors 一群禽兽皇帝的王朝北齐 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical1.3M WordsCompleted 1.1kReads6.3Score101Shelves

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    Read historical stories and expand your historical knowledge 👇

38. 38 穿 I Transmigrated to a Chaotic Era and Gathered Wives in the Southern Dynasties 穿越乱世，我在南朝集老婆 Mount Qinling Hermit秦岭山人Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Farming + Harem + Northern and Southern Dynasties + Historical Fiction + Political Intrigue] [A.D. 550] At the end of the Southern Dynasties, Hou Jing crossed the Yangtze with eight hundred battered soldiers and plunged the Liang Dynasty into chaos. For a time, half of Jiangnan was a living hell. Li Jiu, a history graduate, was delivering takeout when an accident sent him to transmigrate into this turbulent age. From the start, he finds himself in the body of an abusive husband, with a wife and 27Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 来 I Arrived in Liu Song and Raised a Rebellion from the Start 来到刘宋开局起兵造反 The Little Cherry That Grew Crooked长歪的小樱桃Historical128k WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Liu Song dynasty and becomes Liu Yilong's crown prince. He intends to inherit the throne in due course. But Liu Yilong plans to depose him. If his father shows him no kindness, he can't blame his son for showing no filial piety. 325Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 魏 The Turmoil of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties 魏晋南北朝风云 Birds Flying Over the Twilight River暮江飞鸟Historical117k WordsOngoing History has never been so fascinating! Based on the historical record Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance, this book recounts real events in detail. In modern language, it strives to bring to life the events that took place from 256 to 581 CE, over three centuries spanning the Western Jin, Eastern Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties. It portrays the love and hatred of emperors, generals, and extraordinary men and women, while also delving into the meaning of life and the uncertainty o 78Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 41 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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    The War of the Eight Princes begins

42. 42 五 The Upheaval of the Five Barbarians: My Mother-in-Law Took Me In 五胡乱华，我被丈母娘捡回家 Young Master Jianghu江湖泊公子Historical322k WordsOngoing [Farming] [Building wealth] [Multiple female leads] [Everyday family life] [Warring for supremacy] [Not mindless wish fulfillment] [Warm daily life as the family grows prosperous, alongside ruthless determination to survive in troubled times] In the final years of the Western Jin dynasty, the Rebellion of the Eight Princes leaves the people of Guanzhong destitute. Wang Dachuan is pushed aside by his eldest legitimate brother, and at just thirteen, he angrily leaves home. He ventures deep into th 446Reads—Score102Shelves

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    It stays true to its historical context, avoiding mindless plots and clichés. It vividly portrays the hardships of a chaotic era. The protagonist, a time traveler with a cheat-like advantage, still struggles to survive. The romance is also well-developed; the female lead doesn't just blindly fall in love with the male lead. Every character's actions are plausible and believable.

43. 43 人 In the Daye Era, I Stand Up to Er Feng and Found a Han Dynasty 人在大业，硬刚二凤立个汉 I Love Egg and Tomato Stir-Fry Most我最爱吃鸡蛋炒番茄Eastern Fantasy116k WordsOngoing In the fourth year of the Daye era, the Grand Canal connected north and south. Luoyang, the eastern capital, flourished like never before, and the myriad nations of the Western Regions came to pay tribute. The current emperor was even revered as a sage khagan, and the empire’s power had reached unprecedented heights. A young man from Jiangnan, known as Jinu, left his small town and saw the heroes and great men of the world, the mighty clans across the realm, and the countless common folk swept a 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first promising new book, seemingly set at the end of the Sui Dynasty, is actually a fictional chaotic battle between the Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties and the end of the Sui Dynasty. It is well worth reading.

44. 44 中 Unsolved Mysteries in Chinese History 中国历史未解迷案 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical2.7M WordsCompleted Chinese history stretches back a long way and is full of fascinating things. Some aspects, however, remain baffling. Scholars have offered their own theories about a few of these mysteries, but most remain mere speculation. This book takes a look at history's great unsolved mysteries. 82Reads6.6Score—Shelves
45. 45 龙 A Crooked History of the Dragon Throne: The Emperors Who Went Off Course 龙椅歪史：那些跑偏的九五之尊 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Across the brilliant five-thousand-year history of China, more than four hundred emperors appeared between Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, who first took the title of emperor, and Puyi, who abdicated at the end of the Qing dynasty. Some were brilliant rulers who expanded their territories, while others were mediocre caretakers who merely maintained the status quo. And then there were the eccentric sovereigns, whose behavior was bizarre and whose actions were absurd. These unconventional rulers added 2Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 中 Stories of Famous Generals in Ancient China 中国古代名将故事集 Kuding Tea 2024苦丁茶2024Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The celebrated generals of ancient China shine like a galaxy of stars. Sun Wu wrote The Art of War, laying the foundations of military science, and led thirty thousand troops into Ying in a feat that seemed miraculous. Bai Qi fought more than seventy battles without a single defeat and buried 450,000 Zhao soldiers alive at the Battle of Changping. Han Xin famously said, “The more troops, the better,” and helped Liu Bang lay the foundation for the Western Han dynasty. Wei Qing won seven battles i 9Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 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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    There are from the Northern and Southern Dynasties

48. 48 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
49. 49 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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    I wrote this myself; it's a story from the Jin Dynasty.

50. 50 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 16.3kReads8.2Score984Shelves

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    Alternate history, no system, extremely high quality, a masterpiece, clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, tight writing, not a formulaic wish-fulfillment novel. Please enjoy! [Already added to my wishlist]

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