Tang Dynasty Novels Are So Awful, All the Same Stories About Early Tang and Zhenguan 唐代的书好垃级 千篇一律写唐初贞观

1. 51 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 17kReads8.2Score1k14d adds

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   This is an alternate history novel with no system, multiple female leads, clear logic, well-developed characters, a rich plot, and a mix of national and personal vendettas. It's a blend of laughter and tears. Welcome to read! [Laughs][please follow]

2. 52 人 Splendor of the Mortal World 人间风华 Inviting the Moon to Drink邀月酌酒Eastern Fantasy881k WordsCompleted [Slow burn] [Not brainless] [No System] [Xianxia in an alternate history] [Protagonist: Li Bai] [No reincarnation] PS: This story has a lot of heartbreaking moments, so read with caution. The human world is full of wonders. A graceful woman seeks to become empress, not an immortal; a white-clad Sword Saint kills a white tiger with a single strike; an old monk suppresses ghosts for a hundred years; a red-clad woman aims to punch a hole in the sky; and a little red bird loves grilled fish and hidi 28Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The first book is set in the late Tang Dynasty, and the second book is set in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. It features high-level martial arts and a small knife.

3. 53 书 Books and Swords in the Prosperous Tang Dynasty 书剑盛唐 Broken Blade at the World's End断刃天涯Historical1.7M WordsCompleted The land is picturesque, its people are heroes, and it is the center of the world: this is the Tang dynasty. Wherever its swords and spears point, the surrounding peoples submit, and the Silk Road begins: this, too, is the Tang dynasty. Li Cheng is powerless to change this magnificent, turbulent age, so he will adapt to it. Emerging from the smoke of war on the northwestern grasslands, he slowly makes his way toward the treacherous imperial court. Abroad, he is a victorious general; at home, a c 6.3kReads8.9Score63914d adds

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   This is the magnificent Tang Dynasty, a land of breathtaking landscapes and legendary figures, where swords and spears shook the four corners of the world, and the Silk Road connected all nations. Though powerless to change the times, one can immerse oneself in it, appreciating its prosperity, experiencing its ever-changing fortunes, feeling its grandeur, and embarking on a dreamlike journey through time.

4. 54 回 Back in the Zhenguan Era as the Crown Prince 回到贞观当太子 Cang Sheng苍笙Historical1.5M WordsCompleted "A sagely ruler embodies the virtue of an emperor, pacifying the people within and suppressing the barbarians without. He is endowed with the pure, unyielding essence of Heaven and Earth and the refined beauty of rivers and mountains. His talent surpasses all in his age, his spirit towers over the ages, his wisdom is enough to understand all the world's changes, and his courage is enough to seize command from an entire army. Brilliant as jade atop a peak, vast as the moon reflected on water, he 2kReads8.2Score10214d adds

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   Traveling back in time to the Zhenguan era to become the Crown Prince, Li Chengqian shoulders a heavy responsibility. Watch as he pacifies the people internally and suppresses foreign tribes externally, writing his own imperial legend in the Tang Dynasty!

5. 55 唐 Late Tang: From Hundredfold Proficiency to Pacifying the Realm 唐末：从百倍熟练到涤荡天下 Chasing the Wind, Big and Fat追风大肥Historical687k WordsCompleted A modern young man transmigrates into the body of Emperor Li Ye of Tang, on the verge of becoming a warlord's canary. Fortunately, after being reborn, Li Ye awakens a divine skill that multiplies everything by a hundred. Whatever he does, he reaps a hundredfold reward. So Li Ye, who couldn't hurt a fly, 'practiced' his swordsmanship a little and cleaved an overbearing palace guard in half. Then he 'practiced' archery a little and shot the warlord dead between the eyes. He thought he'd end up fol 5.2kReads8.4Score38014d adds

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   🔥Tired of constantly time-traveling to the Zhenhuan era? Why not check out this one? You travel back to the late Tang Dynasty and become the 20th emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Ye, the penultimate emperor in Tang history. And you're about to be killed by the military governor and die, but luckily, you have a hundred times the skill level, so you immediately practice archery. You quickly become proficient and, when the military governor arrives, you say, "Now that you have seen me... Why don't you kneel?"

6. 56 大 Great Tang: My Father and I Swap Bodies 大唐：父皇与我互换身体 Lan Mu Shui岚木水Historical310k WordsOngoing After his rebellion failed, Li Chengqian, utterly disillusioned, died of illness in Qianzhou. He thought he would be reincarnated, but instead he became his father and was reborn in the fourteenth year of Zhenguan. Determined not to waste the chance to start over, Li Chengqian decides to play the role of a “father” properly and make up for the regrets of his youth. Little does he know that the “self” he wants to protect is actually his father, Li Shimin! One character is reborn, with two perspec 342Reads8.4Score—14d adds
7. 57 重 Reborn as a Frontier Garrison Soldier, Yet Ordered to Become a Military Governor 重生藩镇小兵，却要我当节度使 Tide Son潮天子Historical358k WordsOngoing On the first day of the month, he kills the regional governor. On the fifteenth, he kills the military commissioner. By month's end, he hangs the imperial inspector! Zhao Yan is reborn in an age of warlord conflict among military governors, in a realm called the Great Zhou Dynasty. He transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking soldier in one of the domains. The moment he arrives, the military commissioner is killed by his own generals and troops. To his surprise, no one wants to take on the th 61Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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   I can guarantee this book is definitely not about the Zhenguan era.

8. 58 唐 The Soul Returns to Tang 唐归魂 Neighbors Across the Four Seas四海比邻Historical1.9M WordsCompleted A transmigration sends him tumbling into the splendor and turmoil of the Tang Dynasty. From a nobody to a force that shakes the empire, he nevertheless finds himself torn between loyalty and ambition. His origins are a mystery, history is a web, and every attempt to break free only draws him deeper in. At court, undercurrents churn; on the battlefield, life and death hang in the balance. He thought he could change everything, but in the end, he was swept along by the tide of his times. As the sp 1.6kReads7.6Score11714d adds

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   Wearing clothes from the Tang Dynasty can't change anything, even for an old bookworm.

9. 59 大 Great Tang: Wanyan Gou of Great Jin Didn't Think I'd Still Be Here, Did You? 大唐：大金完颜构没想到我还在吧 Qiu Wushan, Who Loves Fresh Shrimp Wontons爱吃鲜虾抄手的仇无善Historical1.5M WordsCompleted For thousands of miles, one lonely fortress, garrisoned by soldiers with white hair. The shame of Jingkang remains unavenged. When will the hatred of loyal subjects be wiped away? Drive our chariots forth and smash through the gaps in Helan Mountain. Let us feast on the flesh of the northern barbarians and drink the blood of the Xiongnu with laughter. Then we’ll reclaim our lost land and pay our respects at the imperial court. The toughest men of Anxi run into the Zhao emperor, whose bones are s 302Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 60 大 Those Little Things About the Great Tang 大唐那点事 Sincere Scholar真心书生Historical908k WordsOngoing Using official history as its framework and witty humor as its thread, this book lets you experience three hundred years of Tang Dynasty elegance and passion. Vivid names and vivid stories make the dust-covered past feel tangible and real. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Complete History of the Tang Dynasty: Informative and Interesting

11. 61 军 Warlord: I Just Made a Little Money, I Didn't Really Found a Nation 军阀：就发了点小财，真没建国 Web Novel Newbie网文小咖Urban1.3M WordsCompleted If you were an ordinary wage earner who transmigrated to another world and gained a powerful father with influence over everything, an only son who was doted on to no end, what kind of person would you become? Would you let the evil in your heart grow, or unleash the justice within you? Welcome to a world at war. War is one way humans interact, and this world is full of exciting stories. Build an immortal empire, make up for the regrets in your heart, and create the super Blue Star of your dream 29.3kReads8.9Score1.5k14d adds

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    The Tang Dynasty, with its breathtaking landscapes and brilliant figures, was the center of the world; under the threat of war, barbarian tribes submitted, and it was the starting point of the Silk Road. Li Cheng knew he could not change this magnificent era, so he chose to adapt. He came from the flames of war on the northwestern grasslands and stepped step by step into the treacherous court.

12. 62 重 Reborn in Great Tang as An Lushan's Illegitimate Son 重生大唐成为安禄山的私儿子 Xie11111谢11111Historical821k WordsCompleted A strange journey across time and space hurls modern-day Xie Bin into the turbulent Tang Dynasty of 752, the eleventh year of the Tianbao era. He finds himself as An Qingbin, An Lushan's fourth son, whose mother died when he was young and who has been left without restraint. He spends his days indulging in pleasure and squandering his foolish youth. But in 752, the storm of fate suddenly roars to life! An Lushan's burning ambition is like a wildfire in the dark, about to ignite the flames of t 53Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're tired of the Zhenguan era, then come to the Tianbao era.

13. 63 穿 Transmigrate to the Tang Dynasty: This An Lushan Rebellion Isn’t Quite So Chaotic 穿越大唐：这个安史不太乱 Useless in Battle战五渣Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + survival + painstaking development + no System + no golden finger] Luo Yi unexpectedly transmigrates to Yingzhou, a key northeastern garrison town in the Tang Dynasty during the Tianbao era. All he wants is to live a quiet, peaceful life, but a series of chance mishaps turn him into a border soldier of the Tang Empire. To avoid being swept up in the An Lushan Rebellion, he has no choice but to embark on a struggle to survive and save the Tang Dynasty. He will ensure the Tang Dyna 2.3kReads7.4Score14014d adds
14. 64 我 My Father-in-Law Is An Lushan 我岳父是安麓山 Leisurely Cloud, Wild Crane, Number One Brow闲云野鹤号一眉Historical953k WordsCompleted In the sixth year of the Tianbao era, a transmigrated soul arrived here, starting with a broken engagement… Time Administration Bureau reporter: Could you sum up your father-in-law’s family in one short sentence? Luo Dayou: Sure. Time Administration Bureau reporter: Go ahead. Luo Dayou: A philandering father, a melodramatic mother, a daughter obsessed with romance, and a broken family. Time Administration Bureau reporter: Uh… Time Administration Bureau reporter: And what’s your opinion 10Reads8.3Score—14d adds
15. 65 隋 Sui-Tang: A Military Household's Rise to Rule the World 隋唐：君临天下，一个军户的逆袭 My Soul Returns to the Primordial Beginning After Death死后魂归太初Historical1.2M WordsCompleted During the Kaihuang era of the Sui dynasty, Wang Yu was a fool living in Little Wang Village. His parents had both died, and he stood eight and a half feet tall, with a body of iron and an invincible presence. Before his father died, he had served as a squad leader in the Jingzhao Prefecture army. One day, the fool Wang Yu was no longer a fool, and history began to take another unexpected turn... 939Reads7.0Score—14d adds
16. 66 弃 Abandoning the Song in 1142: One Man’s Northern Expedition 弃宋1142：一个人的北伐 Zhongshan Strategy中山策Historical245k WordsCompleted [No System, No Golden Finger + Transmigration to the Song Dynasty + Jin Dynasty + Travel] What secrets lie behind Yue Fei's execution? Was the Shaoxing peace treaty actually forced on the Jin by sheer necessity? In the twelfth year of Shaoxing, Yue Fei was murdered, peace was made between Song and Jin, and the north and south settled into tranquility. A lone scout stranded in enemy territory accidentally uncovers the truth behind the sixteen-year war between Song and Jin, shattering a peace that 126Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    First, it adheres to historical events as closely as possible, avoiding fictional settings. Second, it adheres to the social realities of the time, without a rigid system. Third, it closely reflects the technological level, featuring small inventions. Fourth, it closely follows geographical and natural phenomena, without flying. Fifth, and most importantly, each chapter includes a seven-character ancient Chinese poem that fits its content. Therefore, this book is not a wish-fulfillment novel. Even if you could travel to ancient times, no one would find it enjoyable. Thank you for your encouragement and support!

17. 67 这 I Didn't Have to Be Transmigrated to This Tang Dynasty 这个唐朝也不是非穿不可 Jia Jilang家己郞Historical676k WordsCompleted After transmigrating: “King Qin, being a wise ruler is exhausting. Why not become a foolish king instead? Eat well, sleep well, have fun, do nothing, lie flat and slack off. It’s wonderfully relaxing. Pick up a girl now and then, listen to some music, go out for a meal, and have a drink or two. That’s the life.” “That’s not a bad idea. But what about the affairs of state?” “Easy! We’ll follow the teachings of Huang-Lao and rule through non-action.” “Wow, Eunuch Ha really is the chief eunuch of t 1.3kReads9.2Score10314d adds

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    Everyone admires the Tang Dynasty in its golden age. After Emperor Xuanzong, the Tang Dynasty was reduced to a lament, suffering endless humiliation at the hands of foreign invaders. The early Tang Dynasty, during the Zhenguan era, was the dawn of a prosperous era, full of vigor and vitality, like a young person with inexhaustible energy. If you were in that situation, would you prefer youth or old age? So there's no other way; if a novel wants to be read, it has to be captivating.

18. 68 龙 The Dragon Rules Liangzhou 龙驭凉州 Guardian of the Eternal Night永夜守护Historical221k WordsCompleted Folks, let’s really dig into the tangled history of the three powers that held sway over Liangzhou, Ganzhou, and Shazhou in the northwest during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period: the Tanguts, the Six Valleys, and the Guiyi Army. This area was the choke point of the Silk Road. Whoever controlled Liangzhou, Ganzhou, and Shazhou held the lifeline of the northwest, so these three powers fought fiercely while also dealing with the central Chinese court and the surrounding big players. It wa 35Reads—Score114d adds

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    Shen Lie led his army to the foot of the Ural Mountains. He paused, gazing up at the vast mountain range, which remained perpetually shrouded in shadow. No matter which direction they marched, not a trace of sunlight could be found; a chilling and solemn atmosphere pervaded the landscape. Looking at the strange mountain before him, he couldn't help but exclaim, "This mountain, perpetually shrouded in darkness and chilling to the bone, is truly a Yin Mountain compared to the Yin Mountain in my Central Plains and Inner Mongolia!" The local guide accompanying him, hearing this, looked surprised and quickly stepped forward, bowing and replying, "General Shen, this mountain is called Yin Mountain in our area!" [Pouting][Shy][Shy][Shy][What?]

19. 69 奔 Run, Li Yuan! 奔跑吧，李渊！ Soaring Clouds and Bright Moon凌云朗月Historical205k WordsCompleted The contemptuous sneer of Emperor Yang of Sui, calling him “Old Woman Face,” burned into the back of Li Yuan, Duke of Tang, like a brand. Faced with Emperor Yang's debauchery and tyranny, and with warlords vying for supremacy, Li Yuan had once endured humiliation to protect himself, maneuvering through the whirlpool of political intrigue. At last, he tore away his mask of forbearance. Deeply versed in the art of keeping one's ambitions hidden, he made Taiyuan his “land of the rising dragon,” qui 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A different Tang Dynasty, thank you for supporting original works.

20. 70 大 Lingyan Pavilion: A Tang Dynasty Chronicle 大唐凌烟志 Soaring Clouds and Bright Moon凌云朗月2.0M WordsCompleted The Great Tang Annals of Lingyan Pavilion is now complete. Author Ling Yun Lang Yue invites you to explore three hundred years of the Tang Dynasty's glory and turmoil. See how Li Yuan, a minor official of the Sui Dynasty, carefully navigates the chaos and rises to found a dynasty. And how does Prince of Qin Li Shimin go from being so powerful that he threatens his sovereign to turning the tables against all odds? This story follows Li Yuan and his sons from the uprising in Jinyang to the prosper 6Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 71 九 Nine-Tailed Foxes Ravage the Tang Dynasty: I Team Up with a Ninth-Rank Artisan to Slay a Dragon 九尾乱唐：我和九品匠官合作屠龙 Yi Shanshui奕山水Ancient Romance178k WordsCompleted The story opens with real artifacts from Famen Temple. Cui Qingke, a Tang dynasty laborer, wrote a wish in the mirrored compartment of a jeweled canopy in the underground palace: “In my next life, I still want to be with my wife!” The romance of this man from 1,100 years ago struck me right in the heart! A man who came into an emperor's title by sheer luck at 26 turned out to have spent this life seeking revenge for his own Li dynasty. He traded nine lifetimes of reincarnation for one lifetime 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Come, come, to the late Tang Dynasty! See how Emperor Yizong of Tang, Li Wen, buried the Tang Dynasty in just fourteen years! The pacing of the historical accounts is incredibly accurate, reminiscent of Ma Boyong's writing style.

22. 72 大 Great Tang: Don't Be Afraid, Shimin. Your Uncle Will Help You with the Xuanwu Gate 大唐：世民别怕，你叔帮你玄武门 Jie'er, Who Loves Barbecue Tofu爱吃烧烤豆腐的杰儿Historical324k WordsOngoing [Tang Dynasty + immortality + comedy + unifying the world] Li Jiu accidentally transmigrates as Li Yuan’s own ninth younger brother and gains immortality. Seeing his nephew Li Shimin fretting on the eve of the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Jiu finally can’t help patting him on the shoulder. “Don’t worry, Shimin. Your uncle’s got you!” He once directed affairs during the chaotic end of the Sui Dynasty, bringing the heroes of Wagang to heel. He also kept his talents hidden during the Zhenguan era, help 72Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Choose whichever immortality story you want to read.

23. 73 天 The Heavenly Book: The Imperial Star Descends to the Mortal World, One Sword Proves the Dao 天书：帝星化凡，一剑证道 Master Wuwei Chen Zhifei无为子陈知非Eastern Fantasy723k WordsOngoing [A golden-scaled dragon is no pond-dweller. Soon, the Heavenly Book will descend from the ninth heaven!] What would happen if Dugu Qiubai lived for a thousand years? A Heavenly Book spans a thousand years of China’s history, bringing him into contact with humans, demons, immortals, and Buddhas. (A historical cultivation novel about immortality, featuring Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist ideas that may be difficult for most readers. Not a wish-fulfillment story; slow burn, so read with care.) [Imm 255Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Not the Tang Dynasty, but the Song Dynasty [Explore][Top Post][Send Heart] It features The Condor Heroes, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, the Xuan Tie Sword, Huang Shang's Nine Yin Manual, Dugu Swordplay, Zhou Tong, Yue Fei, Wu Song, Water Margin, the Ziwei Emperor Star undergoing 64 tribulations, transforming into a mortal to attain enlightenment, mastering the art of slaying dragons, and proving his Dao to the world… The story begins with the Ziwei Star descending to earth, transforming into a mortal in the Northern Song Dynasty, becoming the Sword Demon Dugu, [encountering The Condor Heroes], [slaying the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils], a story of a mortal cultivating immortality: Alternate history: encountering various famous historical figures, exploring the origins of historical events, various historical stories and legends, ancient poems and songs. The Purple Star Emperor, descended to earth in the Northern Song Dynasty: Featuring the Condor Heroes, the Heavenly Dragon, the Nameless Sword, the Purple Soft Sword, the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword, Huang Shang's Nine Yin Manual, the Dugu Swordplay, Zhou Tong, Yue Fei, Wu Song, Water Margin, ascension to earth, the art of slaying dragons, proving one's Dao in the world… It includes martial arts, fantasy, history, and fictional cultivation: Fanfiction featuring characters never appearing in martial arts novels, witnessing the Sword Demon Dugu's quest to defeat the world of martial arts. See how the Sword Demon Dugu cultivates his literary skills, the Great Dao of swordsmanship… A philosophical work encompassing traditional Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist cultures…

24. 74 大 The Rise and Fall of the Tang Dynasty: Three Hundred Years (7-Book Set) 大唐兴亡三百年（全七册） Wang Jueren王觉仁Historical1.5M WordsCompleted More entertaining than The Book of Tang, more accessible than Zizhi Tongjian, and more reliable than Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: an addictive, complete history of the Tang dynasty's 300 years. If you want to learn about Tang history, this is all you need! Recommended by the popular book program Luo Ji Thinking! The Tang dynasty was a great era that people have long admired, but its nearly 300 years of tangled history can be daunting. The official histories, The Book of Tang and Zizhi 5.1kReads9.6Score96814d adds

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    Good books that can be published

25. 75 唐 A Guide to Settling in the Tang Dynasty (New Edition) 唐朝定居指南（新版） Forest Deer森林鹿Historical157k WordsCompleted This book is a companion volume to A Guide to Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty. In a light, witty style, it introduces many aspects of Tang life, including clothing, food, housing, transportation, language, entertainment, religion, festivals, and social institutions. Starting with the details, it paints a portrait of Tang society, focusing mainly on Chang'an in the early Tang period. This is not a transmigration novel. Its purpose is to tell readers what they would need to know if they transmi 69Reads9.3Score3114d adds
26. 76 危 Crisis and Reconstruction: The Tang Empire and Its Regional Warlords 危机与重构：唐帝国及其地方诸侯 Li Biyan李碧妍Historical480k WordsCompleted Combining traditional intellectual history with the methods of “new cultural history,” this book offers a systematic and in-depth examination of the conception, formation, development, and meaning of the modern idea of the Chinese nation. The book explores the An Lushan Rebellion of the Tang Dynasty and the formation and impact of the regional military governor system that followed. It analyzes changes in the geopolitical landscape and military strategy across Henan, Guanzhong, Hebei, Jianghuai, 160Reads9.3Score—14d adds
27. 77 中 Chinese Dress and Adornment: A Tang Dynasty Woman’s Journey 中国妆束：大唐女儿行 Zuo Qiumeng左丘萌Historical79k WordsCompleted Drawing on findings from archaeology and historical research, this book traces the evolution of women's clothing and makeup during the Tang and Song dynasties, offering an in-depth analysis of the fashions of the time and showcasing the beauty of traditional dress. Through rigorously researched articles and exquisite illustrations, it presents the clothing and makeup of dozens of renowned women from the Tang and Song dynasties, along with a variety of objects related to dress and cosmetics. 146Reads9.3Score—14d adds
28. 78 唐 The Life Course of Women in the Tang Dynasty 唐代妇女的生命历程 Yao Ping姚平Historical209k WordsCompleted The book begins with a young woman coming of age and discussing marriage, then follows her through childbirth, aging, and death... It slowly reveals the life of a woman in the Tang Dynasty, aiming to examine Tang women’s lives from multiple perspectives and deepen readers’ understanding of Tang society. It focuses on several aspects: how normative values in the Tang Dynasty defined women’s lives; the relationship between women’s lives and Tang political, social, and economic institutions; how Ta 26Reads8.1Score—14d adds
29. 79 弃 Abandoning Chang'an 弃长安 Zhang Mingyang张明扬Historical140k WordsCompleted This accessible account of the An Lushan Rebellion explores the history of the Tang dynasty during the upheaval and the fates of those who lived through it. Its central thread is the experience of abandoning Chang’an shared by several key historical figures, including Li Linfu, Yang Guozhong, An Lushan, Yan Gaoqing, Geshu Han, Yang Yuhuan, Li Heng, and Zhang Xun. Focusing on the major issues behind the Tang dynasty’s decline, it uses the experiences of people caught in the chaos to explain how t 741Reads9.5Score25914d adds
30. 80 一 See All the Flowers in Chang'an in One Day: Living in the Great Tang 一日看尽长安花：活在大唐 Tan Yiming覃宜明Historical137k WordsCompleted If you could go back to the Tang Dynasty, what would you most want to do? Live in Chang’an, go to school and enter government service, take turns working at government offices at every level, draw a government salary, enjoy officials’ benefits, wear authentic Tang clothing, and learn the rules of getting around? Through ten settings and forty-three experiences, along with five treasured paintings and a map of Chang’an’s wards and markets, this book introduces the rules for getting by and the det 81Reads9.3Score—14d adds
31. 81 大 Great Tang: Two Li Chengqians After a Soul Swap 大唐：灵魂互换，两个李承乾 Dark Night Ranger暗夜游侠Historical460k WordsOngoing Transmigration + ancient and modern souls switch bodies + two Li Chengqians exist in the Tang Dynasty By a twist of fate, the soul of Li Chengqian, crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, switches places with that of a modern-day Li Chengqian. The modern Li Chengqian gets a golden finger: when he closes his eyes, there’s a phone in his mind that can connect to the internet and be controlled by thought, along with a phone assistant named Xiao Ai whose voice only he can hear. The two share a portable sp 55Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A new genre of time-travel novels set in the Tang Dynasty.

32. 82 祁 Qi Tongwei Is Reborn as Wu Dalang and Goes on a Rampage in Water Margin 祁同伟重生武大郎，水浒杀疯了 Bookworm Breaking Free书虫破茧Historical373k WordsOngoing A certain-death situation! A rise from the bottom! No System! No golden finger! Just iron will and strategy! After Qi Tongwei takes his own life at Lone Eagle Ridge, his soul transmigrates into Wu Dalang, the three-footed runt who sells flatbread. He kills Ximen Qing, takes his wealth, marries his woman, and earns his first fortune! Wu Song, Lin Chong, Chao Gai, Wu Yong, Ling Zhen, Luan Tingyu, Lu Zhishen, Shi Jin, Song Jiang, Yang Zaixing, Li Qingzhao, Yue Fei, Zhou Tong, Lu Junyi, Pang Chunmei 69Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    This is a book about Water Margin, would you like to take a look?

33. 83 反 Li Chengqian, the Rebellious Crown Prince 反骨太子李承乾 Bold Ink, Light Brush浓墨轻笔Historical498k WordsOngoing “A mountain needn’t be high; it’s famous if immortals dwell there. A man needn’t have many wives; one beautiful wife is enough.” “The Peach Blossom Pool may be a thousand feet deep, but it can’t compare to how close money and silver are to me.” After angering his grandfather, Li Yuan, the imperial grandson Li Chengqian is sent by his father, Li Shimin, to live modestly in Chengjia Village to avoid trouble. By a twist of fate, Li Gaoming from 2022 transmigrates into Li Chengqian’s body. From then 233Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is absolutely the best Tang Dynasty time-travel novel ever! [Makes face][Makes face][Makes face]

34. 84 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—14d adds

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    A rare gem among Tomato's historical novels. The An Lushan Rebellion, the banished imperial concubine, power struggles in a chaotic world, and passionate patriotism. A man remains a boy until death; along his journey, besides Yang Guifei, his unwavering love, which of the many vibrant and extraordinary women of the Tang Dynasty became his cherished memory? Who else left him with unresolved regrets? Crucially, whether righteous or villainous, all are intelligent. This alone surpasses 99.9% Of Tomato's historical fiction. Highly recommended!!!

35. 85 长 Twelve Mayflies in Chang'an 长安十二蚍蜉 Chu Huanshan楚环山Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Originally titled Twelve Mayflies of Chang’an. Born with the lot of an ant, yet never abandoning the ambitions of a mayfly. The prosperity of Chang’an was built on the sweat and blood of countless mayflies, but they were never allowed to enjoy its glory. The collapse of the great house was never the mayflies’ aim. They only wanted to live, and to live with a little more dignity, without being buried beneath the dust of this prosperous age. The rise and fall of empires may be ordained, but the pa 54Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    Born with the fate of ants, yet never losing their ambition, the prosperous Chang'an was built upon the blood and sweat of countless ants, yet they were never allowed to enjoy the glory of this golden age. They simply wanted to live, to live with some dignity, not to be swallowed up by the dust of this prosperous era. Rise and fall are inevitable, but the annals of history never leave a single word for the ants; the truest memories lie buried in the dust. We may die, but we cannot be forgotten, for we truly existed.

36. 86 再 The Saga of Hot-Blooded Great Tang Continues: The Endgame 再继热血大唐，棋局终焉 The Blade Returns to the World刀刀重出江湖Eastern Fantasy386k WordsCompleted [No System + Hard-Nosed Political Intrigue + Farming and Infrastructure + Epic Wars + Epic Ensemble Cast] [Three Generations · A Century of History · Reforging China's Backbone] He transmigrates into the heir to the northern borderlands of the Great Xi, and finds himself in hell mode from the start? His father, Li Huiming, is afflicted with demonic poison and may not live to see another day; His aunt, Wu Xinghuang, ascends the throne as emperor and regards the Li family as a thorn in her side; 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Book Review Title: While Others Write About "Conquering the World," He Writes About "Saving Humanity"—A Northern Epic That Subverts Your Understanding of Historical Fantasy. Amidst the clamor of countless online novels where the protagonist "becomes emperor in three years and unifies the land in five," one work quietly crouches down, picks up a handful of scorched earth, and buries a single potato. This is not a wish-fulfillment novel; it is a solemn inquiry into "what constitutes a well-governed world." With astonishing skill, the author transforms the An Lushan Rebellion from a regional rebellion into a scene of systemic collapse of civilization: the court relies on eunuchs to prolong its life, the border troops are depleted due to demobilization, and the common people are crushed like weeds between the Tang and Yan dynasties. The protagonist, Li Qingtian, without any cheat codes to defy fate, relies solely on his special ability to navigate the complexities of human nature, erecting a "Tomb of Peace for the People" amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood—the dead are indiscriminately divided between Tang and Yan, their only concern being for the common people. What's most striking about this book is its masterful portrayal of "reconstruction": While others write about war, he writes about the post-war recovery of souls: four thousand soldiers' names are inscribed in shrines, and the remains of ten thousand civilians are buried in brocade; while others write about power struggles, he writes about establishing trust through institutions: public trials of war criminals, distribution of grain in granaries, and new laws inscribed on wood to spread far and wide; while others write about farming, he writes about the revival of the people's hearts: merchants dare to hang lanterns, children dare to bury seeds, and old farmers kneel to offer sweet potato seedlings, saying, "There's still hope for the autumn harvest." The true epic quality lies not in a million soldiers, but in whether a bowl of hot porridge can be served to the living. Even more remarkable is that all the characters in the book are fleshed out and logically consistent: Guo Ziyi, with tears streaming down his face, remains steadfast in his loyalty; Pugu Huai'en raises an army to purge the emperor's corrupt officials but refuses to surrender to the northern border; Yang Mi, in the name of a commoner, issues an edict that shakes the intellectual circles of Chang'an… They are not mere plot devices, but real souls torn apart by the times. And what about the fantasy elements? A lotus in the left pupil, a demonic pattern in the right, whispers of an ancient god, a black sun hanging in the sky—but these never overshadow the main theme. They are merely mirrors reflecting human nature: the greatest demon is never in the abyss, but in the despair of the human heart towards order and its tacit acceptance of tyranny. The book also conceals a grander vision: from the rebellion of Yingzhou to the flames of the An Lushan Rebellion, from the Tubo in Longyou to the eastward expansion of the Abbasid Caliphate, the author attempts to reveal that the decline of the Tang Dynasty was not due to a single traitor, but to the entire system losing its ability to "make the people dare to believe in tomorrow." If you're fed up with the formula of "decisive killing equals mindless slaughter" and "political intrigue equals betraying one's entire family"; if you yearn for a work that possesses both the coldness of the *Zizhi Tongjian* and the warmth of the *Book of Songs* ("The people are weary, but they can finally enjoy a modest life"); then please step into this northern realm. Here, heroes don't prove their worth through the slaughter of cities, but by having a child dare to bury a seed by a grave, to declare: China is not dead, but is being reborn…

37. 87 大 The Northeast King of the Tang Dynasty 大唐东北王 Wind and Rain Beneath the Vast Sky风雨苍穹Historical5.2M WordsCompleted He arrives in the early Kaiyuan era as a young An Lushan. From then on, he battles across the land, breaking free of his shackles and changing his fate, for his own sake and for the sake of this long-suffering nation. 318Reads5.9Score—14d adds

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    Travel back in time to the prosperous Kaiyuan era and become the young An Lushan! Witness his iron cavalry break free of the shackles of fate, rewriting the tragic epic of China amidst the flames of war. Amidst the clash of swords and the power struggles, a revolutionary epic unfolds, revealing the legendary rise of the "King of the Northeast"!

38. 88 香 Fragrant Meal, No Promise 香积无诺 Young Master Changle长乐公子Historical180k WordsOngoing He was a prince, yet he built an invisible prison around her with his coldness. He was a guard, and all he could do was carve a path to safety for her on the battlefield with his Mo Dao. In 757 AD, at Xiangji Temple, a hundred thousand soldiers lay dead in heaps. The person she waited for never came back. Wang Ping, a member of a collateral branch of the Wang clan of Taiyuan, was neither lowborn nor noble. He and Shen Xiangjun had grown up together and loved each other, but fate kept them apart. —Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    I came across this book about the Battle of Xiangji Temple, and I was immediately hooked.

39. 89 大 The Light of the Tang Dynasty 大唐之光 Zhai Jiu宅勼Historical128k WordsOngoing A lonely soul transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty, where beneath the hollow splendor and bustling prosperity, countless undercurrents are at work. The belief that all people are born equal is already etched deep in his bones. Even as he goes with the flow, he cannot help but pluck the strings of history. Cultivate yourself, set your household in order, govern the land. No rush, one step at a time. Establish a guiding purpose for Heaven and Earth, secure a destiny for the people, carry on the lost 115Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend this book to my fellow book lovers.

40. 90 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. 6.3kReads8.8Score42314d adds

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    After reading the Tang Dynasty, I read the Ming Dynasty.

41. 91 我 Lying Flat and Slacking Off in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐躺平摆烂 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Tan transmigrated into the body of Li Longji's grandson. Kept under close watch, he had no choice but to act like a spoiled, reckless wastrel so no one would suspect a thing. When the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, Li Tan used the prestige he had earned defending Tong Pass to enter Chang'an and force Li Longji to appoint him Supreme Commander of the Imperial Guard. Thus began the Tang dynasty's game of power. A scheming and ruthless emperor followed the same path as Li Shimin and ascended the 11.1kReads8.8Score78514d adds

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    This is acceptable; the An Lushan Rebellion...

42. 92 大 Great Tang: I Transmigrated Into Yang Yuhuan's Imperial Couch 大唐，我穿越到杨玉环的贵妃榻上 Mumu the Storyteller沐沐说书人Historical222k WordsCompleted Key elements: rebellion and conquest, political intrigue and wits, decisive violence. Li Zili, who transmigrates onto Yang Yuhuan's bed and is nearly thrown in jail after she mistakes him for a thief, uses an old copy of The Old Book of Tang to get a foothold and begin laying his plans. Years later, Li Zili has become the greatest talent in Great Tang, its foremost master strategist, the teacher of all its famous ministers and generals, and the man pulling the emperor's strings from behind the s 63Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book tells the story of how, during the Kaiyuan era, new talents were cultivated to seize power during the An Lushan Rebellion.

43. 93 大 Tang Dynasty's Richest Man: Doing Business with the Crown Prince 大唐首富：我与太子合伙做生意 Wanli Tu Qianqian万里图茜茜Historical1.1M WordsCompleted New book: The First Idle King of Zhenguan: Li Er Is Left Drooling! More carefully researched, in the same style! Please follow! [Alternate history]+ [Real laughs]+ [Farming]+ [No System] Others transmigrate with a golden finger, but I transmigrate into six-year-old Prince Li Shen?! I sell soap on the streets of Zhenguan and get the Crown Prince to invest as my business partner. I’ve just earned my first pot of gold, when my own father, Li Shimin, exiles me to a godforsaken fiefdom! Don't panic.. 355Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    Author's self-recommendation [Shocked][Shocked] [Fake History]+ [Genuine Humor]+ [No System]+ [Farming]+ [Positive Energy]+ [Lighthearted]🤓 I've always taken life and death lightly, I specialize in going against the emperor, my fate is in my own hands, I make money without batting an eye! [So cool!] From now on, you don't need to use your brain when reading! Just pure enjoyment! [Hehe]

44. 94 穿 Transmigrating to the Early Tang Dynasty to Build a Different Kind of Golden Age 穿越初唐打造另类盛世 Zhe Yuan喆元Historical790k WordsCompleted [On the Bloody Night at Xuanwu Gate, He Crashed Through History in an Off-Road RV] An earthquake in Tibet tore open space and time, sending retired combat engineer Yao Kem in and his vehicle tumbling into the ninth year of Wude. Before Xuanwu Gate, Li Shimin’s sword was aimed at the crown prince. The cold gleam of its edge met the roar of the diesel engine as Yao’s vehicle surged forward. As drones skimmed over Chang’an, the lost bronze gears of the Mohists meshed perfectly with the patterns o 303Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Zhenguan era was a major turning point in history, so naturally many stories unfolded during that time.

45. 95 大 The Great Song’s Industrial Liangshan 大宋之工业梁山 Zhe Yuan喆元Historical230k WordsCompleted A collection of trope-defying scenes: Wu Song doesn’t fight a tiger; he’s a righteous man from Hangzhou in the historical records. Ximen Qing isn’t some domineering CEO, but a shy top student devoted to medical research. And there’s more: Hu Sanniang isn’t a bold heroine of the martial world, but an artsy young woman. What about Pan Jinlian? As it turns out, she’s the little maid who follows Sanniang around... Wang Yifan transmigrates to a different Liangshan. Watch as he stirs up a storm of blo 71Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 96 大 Li S Iye, Divine General of the Tang Mo Dao 大唐陌刀神将李嗣业 Mo Moxi莫墨惜Historical450k WordsCompleted This story follows the extraordinary life of Li S restricted, the Tang dynasty’s peerless Mo Dao general, whose courage was unmatched during the An Lushan Rebellion. His rise unfolds alongside the Tang dynasty’s decline, showing that even a hero is but a grain of sand swept along by his era. He cannot change the course of history, but he can bring light to his time. The story follows the official historical record, with plenty of imaginative details woven in to enrich its characters. Follow Li S 314Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    Anxi Protectorate

47. 97 大 Li Shizi of the Tang Dynasty: My Six Tycoon Darlings! 大唐兕子：我的六个神豪小囊君！ Lush Pine and Bamboo松筠葱葱Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing A woman who transmigrates into another world finds her way to a higher-dimensional acceptance of her own strength and weakness, maturity and immaturity, dignity and disarray amid the height of the Tang dynasty. In the first five volumes, she is intensely drawn to strength and despises foolishness, ashamed of her own imperfections. When her energy is high, she is the model of a refined, high-born lady: restrained, sensible, and keenly observant. When her energy is low, she becomes anxious, avoida 55Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    As Xiao Si, the head lady-in-waiting of the Yeting Bureau, unfolded the yellowed Book of Fate, a barely perceptible tremor ran through her fingertips. All three tortoise-shell divination symbols displayed the pattern of the metal element of the Rooster (酉). In the flickering candlelight, it was as if a sharp blade pierced the air, startling a wooden hairpin from her temple. "When the Wood element of Yi (乙) meets three Roosters, this is a situation of the Metal Wind cutting through the tender reeds," the hoarse voice of the old palace maid Zi'an, tinged with sandalwood dust, echoed beneath the palace dome. The compass needle on the table spun wildly, and in the smoke billowing from the bronze beast head, a scene of an infant crying was vaguely outlined—on the bluestone path of the western corner gate of the Yeting, where locust blossoms drifted, a baby girl wrapped in crimson swaddling clothes was abandoned in the White Dew of August. Twenty years later, on the Cold Food Festival, the newly promoted Shanggong Zhen Xiao Si knelt before the abandoned well in the Cold Palace. The three silver bracelets on her wrist clinked together with a clear, melodious sound, just like the sound of copper coins tossed when the Yeting Bureau determined the fate of the child years ago. The well water reflected the waning moon, and the wood shavings from the goldware flew through her memory: the porcelain brush washer she broke at seven, cutting her palm; the iron pestle in the laundry department at fourteen, cracking her skin; and last night, the copper lock in the Imperial Archives of the Palace Palace snapped off half a fingernail. "Your master's fate lacks water and fire!" The wandering Taoist's divination sticks, like an incessant old man, spat out a bloodstained peach wood stick. The Taoist, as if struck by lightning, suddenly kowtowed, his face filled with terror, as if he had witnessed something horrible.

48. 98 鹿 Seven Days of Burning Deer: The Hunter’s Redemption 鹿焚七日：猎神的救赎 Lush Pine and Bamboo松筠葱葱Modern Romance70k WordsOngoing In the near future, the Nine Purple Li Fire spiritual leyline awakens. Spirits and monsters appear in Changbai Mountain, and the mountain god stirs from its slumber. Regarded by the Hunting Camp as a “spirit-rift,” Lin Liaoliao returns bearing a double curse: the bloodline of a god-hunter and the whispers of a mountain god. Through empathy, mindfulness, and awareness, she provides trauma intervention for rampaging spirits and monsters, and defuses the fear of hunters who plunder the land. Each t —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "Land is the foundation! Life and death are all business." This is a belief etched into Zhen Xiaosi's bones. Years ago, her maternal grandmother's burial plot nearly exhausted her family's fortune; the greed gleaming in the eyes of the brokers and tax collectors was something she would never forget. Now, in this megacity where land is incredibly valuable, she has precisely replicated all the core elements of the "cemetery plot economy"...

49. 99 请 Please Sign for Your Provincial Backbone Teacher 请签收您的省骨干教师 Lush Pine and Bamboo松筠葱葱11k WordsCompleted Please accept your appointment as a provincial backbone teacher. —Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 100 宋 The Splendor of Bianjing in the Song Dynasty: Provoke Her, and the Storm Will Pass! 宋韵京华：惹她，山雨歇！ Lush Pine and Bamboo松筠葱葱Historical184k WordsCompleted 1. (Transmigration to Song history) (Ancient-style romance, infinite worlds) (Literary foundations and imaginative ideas) (One female lead, occasionally a full cast of men) (Funny and never long-winded). Best savored slowly, one little bite at a time. 2. The two male leads are really just a pair of grown-up brats whose delayed adolescence is still dragging on. Once their rebellious phases end and they stop making everything about themselves, their worldviews will emerge. 3. Each incident is ordi 19Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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