There Are No Good Books About the Song Dynasty. Every One Is More Frustrating Than the Last. Prove Me Wrong 宋朝无好书，写的一个比一个憋屈，不服来战

1. 1 大 Great Song: I Won’t Sell Out My Country, So Why Are You Jin Dogs in Such a Hurry? 大宋：朕不卖国，金狗你急什么 Celestial Official Azure Dragon天官青龙Historical820k WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Song dynasty and becomes its doomed emperor, Emperor Qinzong. The Jin are advancing south, and the Jingkang humiliation is just around the corner. Zhao Huan takes up the Son of Heaven's sword, executes the spineless Zhang Bangchang and the treacherous Li Bangyan, appoints Li Gang as chancellor, and makes Yue Fei a general. From the city of Dongjing, he launches a northern campaign to avenge the nation. Retired Emperor Zhao Ji: “My son has the makings of a great emperor!” 14.4kReads8.6Score96214d adds

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   The most crucial thing for Song Dynasty officials to avoid feeling frustrated was to resist foreign invaders, protect Yue Fei, unify the country, and recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun!

2. 2 家 My Father Is Zhao Gou? I Kill Qin Hui in Rage, Ascend the Throne, and March North 家父赵构？我怒杀秦桧登基北伐 Lord Xinling Wei Wuji信陵君魏无忌Historical370k WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Passionate]+ [Righting Historical Wrongs] (The rating just came out, so it isn't representative. Please read the story itself; I guarantee you'll enjoy it.) In the eighth year of the Shaoxing reign, Zhao Yuan, who had transmigrated, opened his eyes and found himself the crown prince of the Southern Song. In the history books, the Jian Guo Duke was only eleven years old at this point. But in this parallel world, he was a seventeen-year-old crown prince! At that moment, Jin envoy Z 1.3kReads8.8Score10214d adds

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   Both authors are very cultured; one is from the Song Dynasty, and the other from the Ming Dynasty. Excellent! 👌🏻

3. 3 不 If You Won't Write the Memorial, Why Are You Going on the Northern Campaign? 不写出师表，你北什么伐呀！ Autumn Wind Over Luoshui洛水秋风Historical2.8M WordsCompleted “This place is so delightful, I could forget all about Shu!” Liu Shan, who left behind this timeless saying, thought he had died. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become Zhao Gou, the emperor of the Great Song. With none of Zhao Gou's memories, he gazed at the officials filling the court and fell into deep thought. They have a chancellor here too? The name Qin Hui might not sound like much, but surely he's as capable in both letters and arms as my foster father! Hmm? Wait, why is there 44kReads8.9Score4.5k14d adds

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   1. Liu Shan transmigrates into Zhao Gou. 2. Sima Yi transmigrates into Qin Hui.

4. 4 司 Sima Yi Transmigrates into Qin Hui 司马懿穿越秦桧 The True Story of A Dong阿东正传Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One day in the sixth month of the third year of the Jiaping reign, Sima Yi, who had feigned illness his entire life, finally fell truly ill. He had endured for a lifetime, and decades of living on tenterhooks had left him utterly exhausted. Fortunately, he had everything in place before his death. All he had to do was wait peacefully for it to come. What Sima Yi never expected, however, was that his long-awaited path to unleashing his pent-up ambition was far from over... 1.9kReads9.1Score19314d adds
5. 5 夺 Seizing the Song Dynasty: Even the Water Margin Heroes Can Become Kings 夺宋：水浒也称王 A Glance Back Amid Ten Thousand People万人丛中一回首Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Wang Lun unexpectedly transmigrates into the world of Water Margin, becoming the first leader of Liangshan Marsh, the White-Clad Scholar who shares his name. The emperor, a debauched monarch and self-proclaimed Daoist, has traded his dragon throne for a bed of pleasure. The Four Great Villains wreak havoc at court, the common people live in misery, and the Jurchens to the north eye the land like tigers stalking their prey. Wang Lun: “This weak Song dynasty isn't worth saving!” Lu Zhishen: “The w 18.4kReads8.8Score1.6k14d adds
6. 6 李 Li Shimin Transmigrates into Li Yu: Rebuilding the Prosperous Tang 李世民穿李煜：再造盛唐 Topple Mountains and Overwhelm Seas排山到海Historical81k WordsOngoing [No System + impassioned struggle for supremacy + ensemble cast + the Tang Taizong and Song Taizu eras collide at their peaks] Li Yu, a graceful and talented poet, a ruler who lost his kingdom, the greatest lyric poet of all time. Li Shimin, supreme commander of the Heavenly Strategies Army, ruler of the Zhenguan era, an emperor for the ages. In 972 AD, when Emperor Taizong of Tang's soul descended into the body of the Later Lord of Southern Tang, history suddenly veered off course. By this poin 109Reads—Score—14d adds

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   If Li Shimin were to wear the clothes of Li Yu, then the Tang and Song emperors could finally have a showdown! 😄

7. 7 变 Transformed into a Southern Song Princess, I Become an Empress for the Ages 变身南宋公主，朕为千古女帝 Bright Moon, Dreaming of Beauty明月梦婵娟Historical739k WordsCompleted [Gender Swap] [Single] [Southern Song Empress] [Reclaiming Lost Territory] [Building the Great Song Empire] A history enthusiast transmigrates to the Southern Song Dynasty and becomes Princess Qi, who was originally destined to die at six months old. She is given the name Zhao Lingsheng. After living a peaceful life as a princess for fourteen years, she recommends to Emperor Ningzong that Zhao Lingsheng be named Crown Princess when his adopted son, the Crown Prince of Great Song, Zhao Xun, falls 2.1kReads8.7Score18014d adds

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   🌸I recently read two novels about turning the tide in the Song Dynasty. The first is about an empress, and the second is about time travel and rebirth. Neither of them is frustrating or oppressive; they're both super good! 👀 Highly recommended! (*≧∪≦)👍🏻

8. 8 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 165.8kReads9.4Score19.2k14d adds
9. 9 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty with an Imperial Era System 穿越大明之朕有帝国时代系统 Mo Yunfan墨云凡Historical2.6M WordsOngoing Synopsis: Great Ming + Emperor + Political Intrigue + Age of Empires System [At its peak, this novel had 600,000 readers. Its comic-drama adaptation, The Carpenter's Empire, is now updating on multiple platforms. Read with confidence!] The Taichang Emperor is on his deathbed. The Great Ming court is in turmoil, three major cases have erupted at once, treacherous ministers are plotting to force a palace move, vassal states are turning away, the borders are in revolt, and powerful nations are clos 110.2kReads8.4Score7.3k14d adds
10. 10 宋 Song Soldier 宋卒 Brushwork That Captures the Colors笔下照丹青Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A strange door brought Zhao Shang to the Northern Song dynasty, where he became the only son of Emperor Renzong of Song. Bao Zheng memorialized: “Your Majesty should study the successes and failures of past dynasties and examine the gains and losses of the present. Then the ancestral state will enjoy lasting peace.” Zhao Shang smiled. “I'm just a minor soldier of the Great Song. I'll leave it to you, my trusted minister.” Han Qi memorialized: “Your Majesty should carry on the will of your ancest 1.4kReads8.2Score10014d adds

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    He became the son of the non-existent Emperor Renzong.

11. 11 赵 The Song Dynasty: My Father Is Su Dongpo 赵宋之世：家父苏东坡 Cold Crows at Chu Temple楚庙寒鸦Historical607k WordsCompleted He transmigrates back to the Northern Song Dynasty. His father is Su Shi, and the family has just left Dongpo in Huangzhou. Things finally seem to be looking up. But thanks to Su Dongpo’s notorious sharp tongue and habit of getting into trouble, in just a few years the family will be banished again and again, heading south to explore its cuisine. He is Su Guo, the son who historically followed his father all the way from Huizhou to Danzhou. That year, Su Guo is thirteen; one year remains before 3.3kReads9.1Score27614d adds

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    Watching Shao Song! Absolutely amazing! Ahhhhh, my absolute favorite Shao Song!!! I'm totally addicted to it [Sparrow's Masterpiece] Chapter 53 begins the introduction of Shao Song by Tianmu!!! The writing is so smooth, the author really wrote it so well! It's just too awesome.

12. 12 星 A Single Spark Sets the Water Margin Ablaze 星火燎原水浒传 Brother Guo from Tianjin津门国哥Eastern Fantasy403k WordsOngoing The descendants of Liangshan raise the banner high, uphold Heaven’s justice, resist the Jin, and save the nation, composing a stirring song of heroes! This book carries forward the legacy of Shi Nai’an’s Water Margin and continues the tradition of Chen Chen’s Later Tale of the Water Margin, while also drawing on old stories passed down by local elders. Nearly a year went into writing it, and the book was revised more than ten times. It contains 120 chapters. Long ago, the 108 heroes of Liangshan 63Reads—Score—14d adds

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    At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty! The Jin army invaded the south! The bloodline of Liangshan reunited to resist the Jin! To eliminate tyranny! To bring peace to the people! To defend the besieged city! To repel the Jin army! To write an epic of blood and righteousness! To value righteousness over life and death, this is the true nature of men! A small spark can start a prairie fire!

13. 13 天 Sky Screen: Watching Short Videos, Ying Zheng Gets the MVP 天幕：刷短视频，嬴政得了MVP Beiqi Beiqi北起北起Historical2.2M WordsOngoing The protagonist isn’t just a prop. Besides short videos and historical video compilations, the story also focuses on showing people from the past modern life! Lin Qi has no idea that videos of his daily life are being shown to audiences across every dynasty. And so, beneath the sky screen, Lin Qi’s life becomes entertainment for countless ancestors during their downtime. An AI short video titled “Oh no, Ying Zheng got MVP” makes Ying Zheng lose it. A video of “The Song Dynasty’s dragon standard 120.9kReads8.4Score5.6k14d adds
14. 14 沧 When the Seas Roar: My Century in the Northern Song 沧海横流：我的北宋百年 Xuan'er铉儿Historical1.1M WordsCompleted When a modern soul falls into the most corrupt yet tragic maelstrom of the late Northern Song, how will he find his way? Will he go with the flow to save his own life, or fight the current and try to keep the heavens from falling? Yang Fan, once a graduate student in history and a military enthusiast, transmigrates as the son of a low-ranking frontier officer in the late Northern Song. He brings no all-purpose System, but a clear understanding of historical trends, strategic vision beyond his er 117Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's not a poorly written piece; you can read it.

15. 15 异 A Different Ming Dynasty: I Became a Saint with a Hundred Lives 异世大明：我用一百条命成圣 Zi Yang紫炀Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Alternate-history Ming Dynasty / Fighting for the People / The Art of Toppling Dragons / Loyal Ministers Who Risk Their Lives to Remonstrate / Rules Horror Lately, the atmosphere at court in the Fengtian Hall has grown rather grim. For several days in a row, officials from one particular residence have been risking their lives to remonstrate, and they really do die on the spot. “I stake my life on this remonstrance!” Here we go again. But Emperor Zhu Chongba has changed his approach, too. “Do yo 9.6kReads9.2Score75914d adds

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    This was just a random choice; what I really recommend is "Shao Song" from Qidian.com, the most amazing time-travel novel set in the Song Dynasty, bar none.

16. 16 穿 I Transmigrate into Water Margin: The King Must Keep a Low Profile 穿越水浒之大王要低调 At the Foot of Yishan嶷山脚下Historical891k WordsOngoing The world-weary suffer most, and those who live through troubled times suffer even more. The scholar does not dismount. In white, he cleanses the world. A man in his thirties who has achieved nothing unexpectedly passes the civil service exam for a librarian's post. On his first day at work, a book falls on him and kills him, sending him to the Water Margin world at the end of the Northern Song dynasty. This is an age of undercurrents and impending chaos. Yet one stubborn scholar insists on usin 18Reads8.0Score10014d adds

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    No good books from the Song Dynasty? Try this. If you don't like it, come find me.

17. 17 水 Water Margin: The World’s in Chaos, So What? 水浒：天下大乱关我屁事 Words Can Heal文字能治病Historical182k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into the world of Water Margin by accident. Before me was a world overrun with heroes, and behind me lay chaos where the people could barely survive. Murder and arson were everyday occurrences, while mountain spirits and monsters appeared and vanished without warning. The System said: Get fifty people to come eat at the tavern, and you’ll receive a pocket dimension. I looked at the counter showing 0/50, then at the three hunters fleeing through the woods in the distance. They’d m 497Reads—Score11714d adds

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    In reality, the Song Dynasty was inherently flawed. When it chose to establish its kingdom in the south, it decided that it would not be able to expand its territory.

18. 18 靖 Jingkang: Besieged City from the Start? I Refuse to Be a King Who Loses His Country 靖康：开局围城？朕绝不当亡国君 Middle-Aged Man Grinding Ink研墨的中年人Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He opened his eyes and found himself in the body of Zhao Huan, Emperor Qinzong of Song, the most unfortunate emperor in history! From the start, he faced hellish difficulty: Jin troops surrounded Bianjing, his father fled and left him to take the blame, and the court was full of either incompetents or treacherous ministers, all weeping and begging to surrender territory. And soon, 1.3kReads8.0Score10414d adds

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    Chapter 182 Ingenious Craftsmanship in Making the Mirror Tube: The Emperor and His Ministers Discuss the Completion of the Weapon. Zhao Huan was pondering the various aspects of the fire spear when he suddenly heard footsteps approaching from the courtyard outside the palace, accompanied by Zhang Wang's slightly obsequious voice. He raised an eyebrow; sure enough, the horn craftsmen had arrived. "Your Majesty, this servant has brought several craftsmen skilled in making horn weapons, and two more are experts in refining tendon glue from the Military Equipment Bureau!" Zhang Wang's voice came first, followed by five or six men dressed in craftsmen's uniforms, their expressions slightly restrained, entering the side hall. Leading them was an elderly man over fifty, with graying temples, dark skin, and calloused hands, clearly a laborer. Behind him followed several middle-aged craftsmen, each with a look of curiosity and unease, obviously bewildered by their sudden summons to the palace and their bringing to this secluded side hall. "This humble subject greets Your Majesty!" Several craftsmen, seeing Zhao Huan standing before the table in his everyday clothes, immediately knelt and bowed, their voices trembling slightly. "Gentlemen, please rise." Zhao Huan waved his hand, gesturing for them to stand, and said gently, "I have summoned you all here today because of a matter concerning a crucial weapon for the nation. I would like to request that you display your exceptional skills to assist me." Upon hearing this, the old horn craftsman composed himself slightly and cupped his hands, saying, "Your Majesty's command is my duty, even unto death. But I wonder what kind of weapon Your Majesty speaks of? My family has been making horns for generations, and I am skilled at ordinary horns, bowstrings, and knife hilt decorations, but if it is something too intricate..." "Master, there is no need for modesty." Zhao Huan pointed to the sheet of Xuan paper on the table covered with sketches of telescopic mirror tubes and smiled, "This is what I wish to have made." Hearing this, the craftsmen all curiously gathered around, their eyes fixed on the drawings. The object drawn on the paper resembled several interlocking tubes of varying lengths, one end slightly thicker than the other, with symbols and dimensions they couldn't understand marked on the tube walls. "What... What is this?" The old craftsman murmured, examining it for a long time. "It looks like a... Sleeve? Could it be a coded message tube used in the army?" "Hehe, you're half right, old master. This object is indeed cylindrical, but it's not used for transmitting coded messages," Zhao Huan said, pointing to the drawing with a charcoal pencil. "This object is called a 'telescope,' a device for observing distant objects. It requires a finely polished glass lens, and this cylindrical body is the key to holding the lens and allowing it to extend and retract to observe near and far." "A telescope? For observing distant objects?" The craftsmen exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with confusion and astonishment. They had made artifacts for generations, yet they had never heard of such a wondrous object. Seeing this, Zhao Huan didn't offer much explanation, but instead asked, "Master craftsman, let me ask you, is there a way to make such hollow, foldable, slender tubes from ox horn?" The old horn craftsman frowned and pondered, "Your Majesty, ox horn is indeed a tough and excellent material. When making horns, we take the finest water buffalo horns, boil them in water, and roast them over a fire to soften them, then shape them with molds. Making such slender tubes isn't impossible, but..." "But what?" Zhao Huan pressed. "But ox horn is naturally curved, and the hollow part isn't regular. To make it into a straight, round tube would be extremely costly, and the finished product would be difficult to control. Especially these several sections of the tube, to make them fit perfectly and expand and contract freely, that would be extremely difficult." The old horn craftsman told the truth, his face showing some difficulty. A glue craftsman from the Ordnance Bureau chimed in, "Your Majesty, I have been making glue for decades and know its adhesive power well. For ordinary wooden or bamboo utensils, the glue is sufficient. But this horn object has a smooth and dense surface; ordinary glue would likely be insufficient to bond it firmly, let alone withstand the bumps and stretches of military campaigns." Zhang Wang listened, his heart filled with apprehension. The Emperor's idea of ​​a "telescope" was good, but hearing these experienced craftsmen explain, it seemed incredibly difficult to make. Zhao Huan, however, remained unperturbed, instead laughing, "I summoned you all here precisely to gather our wisdom and overcome these difficulties. If everything were easy, what would be the point of the Academy of Sciences, or the skillful hands of your masters?" He looked at the old horn craftsman, "Master, is there a way to straighten the ox horn's curvature? I've seen craftsmen make bows by heating it with fire and soaking it in water, then applying pressure to make it bend properly. Perhaps we can learn a thing or two from this method for the horn tube?" A glint of light flashed in the old horn craftsman's eyes, "Your Majesty is wise! This method might be worth a try! If we split the ox horn open, take the straighter sections, and then heat and press them, we might be able to make relatively straight tubes, which can then be spliced ​​together to form a tube. However, the strength and roundness of the spliced ​​joints..." "At the joints, we'll have to rely on the glue masters," Zhao Huan said, turning to the two glue masters. "Ordinary glue isn't strong enough; is there a more powerful adhesive? I've heard that fish bladder glue is stronger than ordinary leather glue; is that true?" One of the glue masters replied, "Your Majesty, fish bladder glue is indeed top-grade, with excellent adhesion and water resistance. However, its preparation is complicated, and its production is scarce. It's mostly used for making delicate musical instruments or palace items, rarely used in the military." "The Academy of Sciences has no shortage of funds, supplies, or materials," Zhao Huan waved his hand. "What I need is the best glue! Furthermore, I've heard that there's a method of mixing raw lacquer with bone powder, fine hemp, and other materials, which, after drying, becomes as hard as stone. I wonder if this method could be used for joining corner tubes?" Upon hearing this, both glue craftsmen's eyes lit up. One of them, the older one, said, "Your Majesty, are you referring to the 'lacquer-coated hemp-and-ash' method? This method is often used to reinforce the gilded bodies of Buddha statues or the core of valuable lacquerware, and it is indeed exceptionally sturdy. If used for joining corner tubes, supplemented with fish glue, it might be effective! However, this method involves many steps and takes a long time." "Taking a long time is not something I can afford to wait for," Zhao Huan said with a smile. "As long as a usable mirror tube can be made, what does a little time matter?" He looked intently at the craftsmen: "My idea is to first take the finest ox horns, cut them to the appropriate length, and, as the master craftsman said, split them open to make several curved horn pieces. Then, using high-strength fish glue, supplemented by the 'lacquer-coated hemp-coated and ash-coated' method, precisely glue these horn pieces together into hollow round tubes. The inner wall of each tube section needs to be polished smooth and coated with black lacquer. The overlapping parts of the tubes need to be repeatedly adjusted to ensure that they can be stretched smoothly, tightly sealed without wobbling, and without letting in any light." As Zhao Huan spoke, he added a few more strokes to the drawing, illustrating the splicing of the horn pieces and the possible sealing structure between the tubes. "This matter is easier said than done," Zhao Huan said, looking at them. "I know the hardships involved, therefore I will not rush the process. All you craftsmen need to focus on your research. If you require anything, whether it be rare materials or auxiliary tools, you can request them from Minister Lü, and the Academy of Sciences will provide full support." The old horn craftsman, listening to Zhao Huan's description and imagining the flexible, sturdy, and lightweight horn-made telescope tube, gradually filled his eyes with a desire for challenge and a yearning for success. He took a deep breath and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty trusts us craftsmen so much; even if it costs me my old bones, I will make this telescope tube!" The other craftsmen also expressed their willingness to do their utmost to serve the country. Zhao Huan was greatly pleased. With these skilled and dedicated craftsmen, plus his own "human cheat code" providing direction and key technical guidance, the creation of this telescope was just around the corner. "Excellent!" Zhao Huan proclaimed loudly, "I am greatly pleased by the ambition of you all! From this day forward, you will be the first batch of craftsmen of the 'Thousand-Mile Mirror Construction Department' of my Academy of Sciences! Everything you need will be provided to the best of your ability! I have only one hope: to be able to hold this mirror as soon as possible and personally witness the banners of my Great Song Dynasty flying all over the land of Yan and Yun!" "We are willing to die for Your Majesty!" The craftsmen responded in unison again, their voices filled with excitement and pride. "Your Majesty," Zhang Wang stepped forward and said softly, "Manager Quan has returned and said he is waiting outside the palace. The 'fire lance' from the Military Equipment Bureau has also been brought along." Upon hearing this, Zhao Huan's spirits lifted again. The matter of the horn-made mirror tube had a good start. So, what kind of "surprise" would this progenitor of the Great Song Dynasty's "firearm" bring him? It's too difficult for a new author.

19. 19 穿 Transmigrating as Fang Zhongyong, Face-Slapping Wang Anshi! 穿越方仲永，打脸王安石！ Ganmei of Wanyuan万源的甘梅Historical1.6M WordsOngoing Wang Anshi made his name as a young man with his timeless essay, “On Zhong Yong,” burying his fellow townsman and contemporary Fang Zhongyong so thoroughly that he couldn't crawl back out for a thousand years. “Wait, is he crazy? Ancient writers usually used the past to comment on the present. They should at least wait until the person's dead before passing judgment! Who passes judgment on someone who's still alive? What did he do to you?” Fang Zhongyong transmigrates into this world, only to ha 22.7kReads7.9Score1.9k14d adds

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    The story is well-structured, with a good plot and twists; it's not action-packed but it's entertaining.

20. 20 大 Great Song: Reborn as Emperor Bing, Saving a Crumbling Dynasty 大宋：重生帝昺，挽大厦于将倾 Snowy Little Foam雪小沫丷Historical324k WordsCompleted [No System + War + Conquest + Imperial Ambitions + Emperor + Drive Out the Northern Barbarians + Restore China] “Your Majesty, those pirates from Japan have recently led their navy to raid our Great Song. This old minister begs to lead an army and wipe them out...” Uncle, they were just fishing in little boats off their own shores. How does that count as raiding our Great Song??? How many times have you beaten them already? You've practically sent them back to the Stone Age... On the dragon thro 182Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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    🌟No cowards in the Song Dynasty, come and fight if you dare!🌟 The Southern Song Empress will show you the splendor of the Song Dynasty. When Qin Shi Huang and a female version of Liu Bang arrived in the Song Dynasty and became its successors, the Song Dynasty was destined not to perish. The glory of the Song Dynasty had only just begun. Let us witness it together!

21. 21 重 After Offering a Huge Reward for a Baby, I Rose to Power Through My Child 重金求子后，我靠崽上位了 Flying Orange Is Rich飞奔的橘有钱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shu Yan, a retired employee of the quick transmigration department, accidentally transmigrates to the Song Dynasty and becomes the only daughter of a wealthy merchant. To protect her family fortune, Shu Yan decides to pay a hefty sum to have a child. She spends ages peeking over the wall at the handsome young gentleman next door, then seduces him by every means and sleeps with him. After successfully getting pregnant, she leaves behind a large sum of money and runs off with the baby, leaving the 5.8kReads8.7Score47014d adds
22. 22 皇 Emperors Swap Dynasties: The First Emperor Starts with a Bowl! 皇帝互换朝代：祖龙开局一个碗！ Endless Great Dream大梦无休Historical897k WordsOngoing [No System] [Emperors Swap Dynasties] [The Ancestral Dragon Starts with a Bowl] [Li Er and Liu Shan Transmigrate into Zhao Gou] [I’m Left with Only Half the Empire?] [Live Broadcast Across Ten Thousand Dynasties] One day, an ancient voice rang out across ten thousand dynasties. “The emperor exchange is about to begin.” “The rulers chosen by Heaven’s Will will swap dynasties, starting circumstances, and lives.” “Please prepare yourselves.” At first, the emperors all thought it was sorcery perform 581Reads7.6Score10114d adds
23. 23 燔 The Burning of Song 燔宋 A Grain of Sand Beneath the Misty Peak缥缈峰下一粒沙Historical489k WordsOngoing Had the state not had me, I wonder how many would have claimed the title of emperor, and how many would have called themselves kings. Fan Yan was no Cao Cao, and the weak Song was no Han dynasty. Rather than prop up a crumbling edifice, it would be better to give this feeble Song dynasty another Cao Cao. 10Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    This book is good. The author portrays the battlefield combat very well, making up for the shortcomings of the Song Dynasty. It's normal for a new book and a new author to not have a rating yet, but I think it's pretty good. I'll leave it to you to read and give your opinions.

24. 24 岳 Yue Zhen's Uprising: Grabbing Qin Hui and Kicking Zhao Gou 岳震起义，手拿秦桧，脚踢赵构 Misleading the Gods误神Historical67k WordsOngoing [Ancient History, Transmigration, Revenge System, Avenge My Father] In the twenty-third century, temperatures rose and humanity gradually neared extinction. Highly intelligent humans emerged, and they began waging war to claim territory. My body was altered by accident, and I, Yue Zhen, transmigrated to the moment Yue Fei was killed, while I was fleeing for my life. But the old villains Qin Hui and Zhao Gou showed us no mercy. So my younger brother Yue Ting and I embarked on the road to revenge, —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You have to eat one bite at a time, walk one step at a time. Take it slow, there's give and take, and growth takes time. Success isn't about kicking Zhao Gou (a historical figure known for his ruthlessness) with Qin Hui's feet.

25. 25 北 Northern Song Dynasty: From the Start, I Married the Eighth Daughter of the Su Family 北宋，开局娶走苏家八娘 Happy Little Square BunHappy小方包Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + historical romance + Northern Song dynasty + one female lead + sweet romance + slice of life] Han Zhi was a modern master's graduate in Chinese language and literature, but he transmigrates back to the Northern Song dynasty. Fortunately, he starts out as a provincial top scorer, so things aren't too bad. After earning that title, his family naturally starts looking for a match for him. During this time, Han Zhi meets Su Zhen, also known as Su Baniang. He immediately gives 1.9kReads8.8Score16314d adds

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    I found these two books quite good.

26. 26 段 Duan Yu's Soul Transmigrates into Lin Chong, Defying Fate 段誉魂穿林冲，逆天改命 Wandering Knight风尘侠士Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Duan Yu, emperor of Dali, transmigrates into the body of Lin Chong in Water Margin and sheds his timid nature. He battles corrupt officials, punishes tyrants, and claims the throne, turning the Great Song into Dali. In this life, he will never let anyone manipulate him again. He will live freely, by his own rules. 829Reads8.3Score10514d adds

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    Two completed books, feel free to check them out.

27. 27 捡 I Brought a Talented Woman Back to the Song Dynasty 捡个才女回大宋 Flying Potato飞驰的土豆Historical352k WordsOngoing [Northern Song Dynasty + dual transmigration + talented woman + political intrigue. The story starts slowly, then picks up pace after arriving in Bianjing] Qin Ning saves the greatest talented woman in history and returns to the Northern Song Dynasty. Should he compose poetry and become a refined gentleman of letters? Or should he give away his fortune and flee to Jiangnan before the Jingkang Incident? While the ministers of the court are still hailing a strange Taihu rock as an auspicious omen, 4Reads6.7Score—14d adds
28. 28 天 The Heavenly Master's Fate-Changing Water Margin: A Side Story 天师改命水浒别传 Super Bopai超级波派Historical324k WordsOngoing With a casual divination, he foresaw the Jingkang Disaster, the Southern Song retreating to the south, and even the hundred thousand soldiers and civilians at Yashan leaping into the sea to die for their country. He saw the fate of the Great Song a hundred years later in its entirety. So he gave up being an immortal and transmigrated into the body of the wastrel Yan Qing, taking matters into his own hands to change the course of history. He saves Pang Wanchun at the martial arts arena, becomes 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This shouldn't be frustrating.

29. 29 我 With My Blood, I’ll Save These Mountains and Rivers 我以我血挽山河 Black-Hearted Little Beaver黑心小海狸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy + Slow Burn + Multiple Storylines + No Golden Finger + Passionate Conquest of the Song] At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, Bianjing was under siege, and the realm was falling into enemy hands. After his soul traveled nine hundred years through time, Gu Yuan found himself on the snowy plains outside Bianjing, where he and a band of fleeing soldiers happened to rescue the reborn Princess Zhao Yingluo. Through careful planning at every turn, he rose to become the era’s gr 34.1kReads9.2Score3.4k14d adds

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    Unrivaled battlefield descriptions, challenge me if you disagree.

30. 30 郑 Zheng Yaoxian Transmigrates Into Wu Song and Slaughters His Way Through the Water Margin World 郑耀先穿越武松，杀穿水浒世界 Wandering Knight风尘侠士Martial Arts476k WordsCompleted Zheng Yaoxian, Sixth Brother of the Military Statistics Bureau, spent his whole life living for others. In this life, after transmigrating into the world of "Water Margin" as Wu Song, he naturally intends to take control of everything. Kill treacherous ministers, recruit capable generals, bring peace to the people, and claim the throne. 233Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 31 水 Water Margin: Reborn, Who'd Still Accept an Imperial Pardon? 水浒：都重生了，谁还招安啊！ Han Yu寒羽Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Trade height for insight from the start! Ren Yuan transmigrates into a minor character in Water Margin, determined to forge his own legend in the martial world at the end of the Northern Song dynasty! Wherever the banners of the Liangshan army fly, the land belongs to the Han people! I’ll save the people the Great Song won’t save, and fight the enemies the Great Song won’t dare to fight! Jin Wushu: Ren Yuan, stay away from me! 66.5kReads9.1Score5.3k14d adds

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    Absolutely a great book. A minor character reborn into the world of Water Margin, his fate changed by the mighty King of the Song Dynasty. Where will the Liangshan banner be planted during the Northern Song Dynasty? A masterpiece of Water Margin, 9.4 Rating, two million words, highly recommended.

32. 32 龙 The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Historical163k WordsOngoing “The emperor in Chang’an, the army of the Wei residence.” The Wei residence’s household troops had become a thing of the past beneath the executioner’s blade, while the emperor in Chang’an lived in constant fear amid troubles both within and without. Does an emperor have some special birthright? Whoever commands the strongest troops and finest horses becomes emperor! Flames raged everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang was now divided among rival regional warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang 57Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, slow-paced, no system, not mindless, no time travel, historical, with characters, an adopted son usurps power and controls the regional military governors, eventually unifying the country and continuing the five-hundred-year-old Tang Dynasty! New book released, please recommend!

33. 33 新 New Song (15-Book Edition) 新宋（全15册） A Yue阿越Historical3.4M WordsCompleted No discussion of alternate-history fiction is complete without mentioning The New Song! Fifteen years in the making, the 3.6-million-word novel The New Song has officially reached its finale! Highly recommended by Ma Boyong, Luo Zhenyu, and Han Song! An encyclopedia of the Song dynasty! Its customs, etiquette, clothing, architecture, and institutions have all been meticulously researched. The author worked tirelessly to earn a PhD in history from Sichuan University while writing The New Song. Ma —Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    Who says there are no good books from the Song Dynasty? These are all good books, with smooth and natural writing, realistic and grand war scenes, and no sense of frustration. The enemy is the one who feels the most frustrated. If you don't like them, feel free to criticize.

34. 34 水 Water Margin: I Couldn't Be a Live-In Son-in-Law, So I Schemed My Way into Becoming Emperor of the Great Song 水浒：赘婿当不成，苟成大宋皇帝 Money-Eating Beast No. 2吞金兽2号Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The Complete Water Margin + official history (Song, Jin, Western Xia, Western Liao, Dali, Tibet, Japanese, the Middle East, the Crusades, Europe) + The Campaign Against Bandits + political intrigue + the author's wild imaginings. Zhao Zilong, a sixth-generation descendant of Zhao Kuangyin, is a member of the imperial clan who barely counts as royalty. He marries Hu Sanniang, kills Song Jiang, recruits the Liangshan bandits, crushes Fang La's rebels, and carves out a realm in Jiangdong. The Jingk 1.7kReads7.3Score11414d adds
35. 35 大 The Literary Champion of Great Song 大宋文魁 Riding a Donkey骑驴Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Zhang Tangqing, the young owner of a shop in the ancient city of Qingzhou, transmigrates to the reign of Emperor Renzong of Song, an era bright with stars. Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, Bao Zheng, Di Qing, and a host of other great figures all make their entrances. See how Zhang Tangqing makes his mark in the Great Song, becomes its most dazzling literary talent, and leads the dynasty down the path to wealth and strength. 2.7kReads8.9Score28214d adds
36. 36 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 166.2kReads9.2Score22.8k14d adds

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    I highly recommend this one. It's a story about the daily lives of ordinary officials and commoners in a county town during the early Northern Song Dynasty. The exquisite details and realistic depiction 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 portrays human relationships and social dynamics. 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 juicy, so you can start reading now. The downsides are: slow-paced, not a wish-fulfillment novel, no romantic pairings, relatively uneven plot development, and some chapters are too detailed. Impatient readers should avoid it.

37. 37 开 From the Start in the Song Dynasty, the Emperor Discovers the Noble Consort Has a System 开局大宋，官家发现贵妃有系统 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance496k WordsCompleted Xue Dongyu transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking concubine in Emperor Renzong of Song's harem. The palace is blooming with flowers, but Xue Dongyu, saddled with a malfunctioning System, trembles alongside it until the old ghost Zhao Zhen arrives because of a System error. With one king and two useless sidekicks, Xue Dongyu lays the System's existence bare to the emperor. The emperor then takes it upon himself to help her achieve the title of most favored woman in the harem... P.S. The Sys 2.8kReads8.8Score26314d adds
38. 38 我 I Am the True Dragon of Great Song, Riding Down on Mantuo Manor 我为大宋真龙，马踏曼陀山庄 A Half Flask of Rough Wine, Reunited in Joy半壶浊酒喜相逢Male-Channel Fanfiction780k WordsCompleted Set during the Song Dynasty, against a Water Margin and Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils backdrop, with Mount & Blade-style warfare, the martial world, court politics, and a struggle for supremacy. He transmigrates as Zhao Kai, the third son of Emperor Huizong of Song, with eight years left before the Jingkang Calamity. He is named Prince of Wu and appointed military governor of the Liangzhe Circuit, entering Jiangnan at the head of a thousand armored cavalrymen. Li Qingluo, don’t push your luck. What 10kReads8.0Score68714d adds

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    These two books surpass all other Song Dynasty literature.

39. 39 重 Reborn in the Great Song, Building the Pinnacle of a Han Dynasty 重生大宋，打造汉人王朝的巅峰 Bifeng Loves Tomato Fish笔锋爱吃番茄鱼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted After an accident, a modern science graduate is reborn in the body of Zhao Ji, the Song Emperor Huizong, who shares his name and is the emperor associated with the humiliation of Jingkang. Will history repeat itself, or can he turn the tide? See how this new emperor reforms the court, consolidates power, wins the hearts of beauties, brings Liangshan under his command, puts down Fang La, destroys the Liao and Jin, and builds a Han dynasty unlike any other, erasing the saying “strong Tang, weak So 2.1kReads8.4Score18514d adds
40. 40 当 When the Female Sword Cultivator Starts Quick Transmigration 当女剑修开始快穿 First-Rate Red Chamber一品红楼Ancient Romance3.0M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + face-slapping + satisfying read] The book transmigrator who wants to have several lovers at once, the scheming cousin who wants to take her older cousin's place, the evil woman in the entertainment industry, the rich family's live-in son-in-law who builds his success on his wife's sacrifice, the top scholar who abandons his first wife, and the great general who loves only his concubine are all trash in the eyes of the female sword cultivator Qi Sha. So what if you're rebo 33kReads9.3Score2.8k14d adds

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    Chapter 83, The Imperial Princesses of the Great Song Dynasty. [A Masterpiece by Que Shi] After years of war waged by Yue Fei, the Great Song Dynasty once again witnessed the grandeur of the Han and Tang dynasties, with tributes coming from all directions and the country enjoying peace and prosperity. It also ventured overseas to trade with the West, projecting its national power beyond its borders. Qi Sha even established a women's examination, recruiting women as officials. Not only did women in the common people enthusiastically participate, but the imperial princesses in the palace also studied diligently, hoping to one day stand in the court.

41. 41 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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    A niche, alternate history novel, without a system, extremely high quality, a gem for both audio and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Laughs]

42. 42 水 Water Margin: I Transmigrate as a Menial, Seize Liangshan, and Refuse to Surrender 水浒：穿越杂役占梁山，绝不招安 Ji Xiaoxian吉小仙Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Everyday Farming] [Building and Developing] [Winning Women and Conquering the Realm] [Decisive and Ruthless] [The System Isn't All-Powerful] [Multiple Heroines] Liang Xuan, a university history student, transmigrated into a world blending classic works such as Water Margin. He started out as a tavern hand. Using his knowledge and the System's talents, he first took control of Yanggu County to build up his strength, then attacked Liangshan Marsh, raised his banner, and gathered men under it. He 2.7kReads—Score24214d adds

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    These are all pretty good. [Laughing emoji]

43. 43 北 Northern Song: I Take on Water Margin with Technology 北宋：我凭科技闯水浒 ancreeperHistorical405k WordsOngoing (A slice of Northern Song history + Water Margin + war + political scheming + conflict + fantasy + technology. No System golden finger that hands out random prizes or anything like that.) They had set out to find a new home for humanity and keep its flame alive, never expecting an accident with a wormhole to send them transmigrating. Since ancient times, in times of chaos, the capable have claimed the realm for themselves. The rise and fall of dynasties is no different. With technology at my sid 212Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The history of the Song Dynasty has always been an indispensable and valuable part of historical literature. Whether it is the classic novel "Water Margin" that is well-known to historians or the masterpieces of literati in history, they will all be brilliantly displayed on this grand stage.

44. 44 我 I Become the Chieftain of Liangshan Marsh 我在水泊梁山当寨主 A Thousand Faces of the World百态天下Historical770k WordsOngoing At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, he transmigrates into the world of Water Margin. From the start, a group of brothers urge him to rebel. Wenren Yan can only smile wryly. “You lot have really put me through the wringer!” Wenren Yan’s roar shakes the heavens, his power commands the world and strikes fear into the eight directions. See how a peerless warlord rises from a bandit stronghold on Mount Liang to claim the imperial throne! 19Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 45 重 Reborn as Wu Song: Awakening the Dragon-Tiger Art from the Start 重生武松：开局觉醒龙虎功 A Cup, A Sip一觞一饮Historical805k WordsOngoing [Historical what-if + multiple heroines + building power + recruiting Water Margin heroes + saving the Great Song during the Jingkang crisis + ascending the throne] A modern special forces soldier's soul enters Wu Song's body and arrives in the world of Water Margin. He takes revenge on Ximen Qing and brings Liangshan Marsh under his command. He saves the Great Song and rides his horse to Huanglong. Ximen Qing? Easily killed! I'll take care of your wives and concubines. The Liangshan heroes? A m 1.8kReads—Score16714d adds
46. 46 昏 The Foolish Emperor’s Make-Up Exam, Starting in the Northern Song 昏君补考，从北宋开始 Wang Beidiao王北刁Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Fu Sinian is known as the Underworld's resident loafer. Because he was too lazy at work, he was sent to the mortal realm to assist foolish emperors. The Jingkang Disaster, the tragedy at Yashan, and the Jiashen national calamity: he rewrites one regretful moment in history after another. With his guidance, Emperor Huizong of Song, the Chongzhen Emperor, and Emperor Yang of Sui all become enlightened rulers. 1.3kReads8.7Score10014d adds

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    This is alright; he assisted incompetent rulers in various dynasties, the first being Zhao Ji.

47. 47 水 Water Margin: From the Start, I Steal Madam Liu Away 水浒：开局截胡刘夫人 Falling for Big Bro Wet爱上大湿兄Historical349k WordsOngoing [Destroy Liangshan + Contest for Supremacy + Officialdom + Light System Assistance] In the world of Water Margin, strength rules. Ji Bo starts out at Qingfeng Stronghold. His first windfall comes from Lady Liu Gao. His first opponent is Hua Rong, the Little Li Guang. His first sworn enemy is Song Jiang, the Timely Rain of Shandong. Others who transmigrate into Water Margin worship Song Jiang, cling to his coattails, and join Liangshan. Ji Bo refuses. He wants more than just beautiful women 2.1kReads—Score26314d adds
48. 48 铁 The Iron-Blooded Southern Song and Its Mad Emperor 铁血南宋，疯批官家 Tossed It Away甩了甩了Historical686k WordsCompleted (No System, no mindless antics) A modern graduate student of history transmigrates into the body of Emperor Gaozong of Song, a foolish ruler. And so, an unconventional emperor with a lively mind and unorthodox methods appears on the scene. If history is written by the victors, then he’ll raise his blade and cut down the treacherous first, restore imperial authority, and put loyal pillars of the realm to work. He meant to be a carefree emperor, but before long he had become the very figure his en 6.2kReads8.3Score52214d adds

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    This is not a beginner's story; there is a learning curve to it.

49. 49 三 The Three Kingdoms of Water Margin: Liangshan of the Illustrious Lord 三分水浒之昭烈梁山 Ximen Caozei西门曹贼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The last man of the mighty Han dynasties, Liu Xuande, whose virtue shone bright and whose deeds were heroic, arrives in the Northern Song. The last glimmer of the Han dynasty shines over the final years of the Northern Song. Liangshan, Emperor Huizong, Fang La, the Jin Kingdom. Watch as Emperor Zhaolie rebuilds the Han dynasty. 8.8kReads9.2Score84314d adds

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    With his illustrious virtue and lofty aspirations, Emperor Zhaolie of Han and the heroes of the Three Kingdoms will once again gather to write a new chapter, and this time the glory of the Han Dynasty will surely be revived.

50. 50 落 After Failing the Exams Eight Times, I Was Reborn as a County Magistrate in Ancient Times 落榜八次，重生古代当县令 Cola with Sugar有糖的可乐Historical126k WordsCompleted [Northern Song] + [Water Margin] + [Pure-Love Fans, Enter at Your Own Risk] (Plenty of married women, a Water Margin specialty) Ren Mingnan has no grand ambitions. He just wants a life whose end he can see, but he fails the civil service exam eight times. Disheartened, he gets his wish and is hit by a car. When he wakes up again, he discovers that he has been reborn as the head of Yanggu County at the end of the Northern Song... Can the loser he was in his previous life change his fate this time 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Northern Song Dynasty, Water Margin, the protagonist establishes a special zone in Yanggu County and develops his own local armed forces (pure romance, proceed with caution, Water Margin style).

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