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. 51 指 Guide to the South, Book One: The Setting Sun 指南录①斜阳卷 Wine Addict酒徒Historical204k WordsCompleted Resisting foreign invaders has never been one person’s duty alone. Just as Wen Tianxiang led his troops in a fierce battle against the Yuan army, the pirate Fang Kui and Su Zhe, a powerful local from Liuqiu (Taiwan), came forward to sound him out. Wen Tianxiang had looked down on these rebel forces, but under the influence of Wen Zhong’s memories, he accepted the Su and Fang families’ offer of mutual support. On the newly reclaimed lands, local notables doubted how long the Fujian Governor-Gener 47Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   Look carefully, and you will surely receive a response.

2. 52 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 124Reads8.2Score—14d adds
3. 53 天 Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils: From the Start, I Married Li Qingluo 天龙：开局迎娶李青萝 Fallen Dusk坠落的黄昏Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted [No System] [Court politics and martial arts world] History and fiction go hand in hand, while the imperial court and the martial arts world coexist. There is the carefree vengeance of the martial arts world, the schemes of the imperial court, and blood-red flames filling the battlefield. A scholar holds a long spear and rides his horse through the martial arts world. Reborn in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Wang Xingzhi stares blankly at his surroundings. Red decorations are everywhere in the respl 7.5kReads6.7Score31614d adds

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   In the world of Tianlong, the imperial court and the martial arts world go hand in hand.

4. 54 烹 Cooking the Delicacies 烹小鲜 I'm 7 Days我是7天Historical1.0M WordsOngoing [Infrastructure + Military + Commerce + No System + A Protagonist Who Thinks Things Through] Liu transmigrates into the body of a nine-year-old marquis's son in the Kingdom of Dali and plans to spend his life as a wastrel. At eleven, he is sent away to the mountains. At fifteen, he accompanies the crown prince to Song as a hostage, selling glass in Lin'an, visiting brothels, and opening a theater. Later, Mongolia destroys Dali. His carefree ambitions go up in smoke, and Liu Yan struggles to surv 61Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Starting from Dali, let's take a different approach.

5. 55 水 Water Margin: From the Start, Hu Sanniang Forces Me to Marry Her 水浒：开局被扈三娘逼婚 A Talented Man Paired with a Blind One才子配瞎人Historical2.8M WordsCompleted Lin Feng, a budget travel blogger, accidentally fell off Mount Tai and transmigrated to the world of Water Margin in the late Northern Song dynasty. From the start, he was forced to cuckold Zhu Biao, completely making an enemy of the Zhu family manor. Faced with the Zhu family’s well-trained, well-equipped forces, how can Lin Feng get out of this predicament? With Liangshan about to rise, how can Lin Feng prepare for what’s coming? And with the Jingkang Incident looming just over a decade away, 2.8kReads8.2Score23814d adds

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   Good Song Dynasty literature

6. 56 大 The Song Dynasty's Greatest Assassin 大宋第一杀神 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, with Emperor Huizong on the throne, a modern-day king of spies awakens in the body of the Marquis's legitimate son and makes a forceful entrance! Treacherous minister Cai Jing, foolish ruler Zhao Ji? I'll use modern schemes and ruthless political tactics to bring you down! Strange, baffling cases with killers lurking in the shadows? I'll solve them with modern investigative techniques and turn every case into another rung on my ladder to power! Liao, Jin, 33.3kReads9.0Score3.8k14d adds

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   Northern Song Dynasty + Water Margin + Resistance against the Jin Dynasty + Saving from the humiliation of Jingkang - those who are still heartbroken, please enter [admiration][admiration][admiration][admiration][admiration][admiration][admiration][admiration][admiration]

7. 57 此 This Blade Is Named Lu 此刀姓陆 Feng Chen Mozi风尘莫子Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Lu, a surgeon, worked himself to death in the operating room. He was practicing with a scalpel in his dream, but when he woke up, he had cut off Gao Yanei's little worm. From the start, being in Bianjing put him in a no-win situation. He longed to flee to Cangzhou, only to sever ties with Lin Chong. Joining Liangshan was out of the question... Let's see how this junior military surgeon manages to get by. Sometimes shameless, sometimes righteous, sometimes cunning, what heights will he reach in t 312Reads5.5Score—14d adds

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   Hehe, [I've learned it][I've learned it][I've learned it][I've learned it][I've learned it]

8. 58 霸 Tyrant Song: I, the Liangshan Stronghold Chief, Will Restore China! 霸宋：我，梁山寨主，匡扶华夏！ Shiyi Lu十一露Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Wang Tie, a modern-day veteran special forces soldier, unexpectedly transmigrates as the son of Wang Lun, the first leader of the Water Margin stronghold. What? Lin Chong is going to kill Wang Lun tomorrow. Is his life as good as over? He’s a seasoned special forces soldier, armed with all sorts of survival skills and intimate knowledge of the Water Margin plot. How could he possibly die on the spot? He recruits Lin Chong, takes over as leader, kills Chao Gai, outmaneuvers Song Jiang, and stockp 8kReads8.9Score64814d adds

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   Three good books from the Song Dynasty

9. 59 重 Reborn in the Northern Song: My Senior Brother Is Yue Fei 重生北宋之我师兄岳飞 Hai Xu海旭Historical4.2M WordsCompleted [Slow-Burn Story + Long Halberd + No System + Romance of History + The Complete Tale of Yue Fei] “People today cannot see the moon of old, yet the moon today once shone on the ancients. The ancients and people today are like flowing water, all gazing upon the same bright moon.” An ordinary young man from the modern era is reborn in the reign of Emperor Huizong of the Northern Song, in a world drawn from historical romance. This world once had the “Twin Celestial Officials,” the Four Great Milita 121Reads7.8Score—14d adds

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   Who says the Song Dynasty had no good books? Most of these have received high scores.

10. 60 水 Water Margin: I Became Wu Dalang from the Start 水浒之开局成了武大郎 Words Breathe文字呼吸Historical1.3M WordsCompleted After a car accident, Wu Da, a PhD in history, discovers that he has transmigrated into the world of Water Margin. And he’s become Wu Dalang! From the start, Pan Jinlian is feeding him medicine, but Wu Da takes her virginity first and transforms into the most handsome man under heaven! He kills Ximen Qing, bathing the Mandarin Duck Tower in blood! He brings the 108 heroes of the Heavenly Spirits and Earthly Fiends to heel, pacifies the Liao, campaigns against Fang La, and wipes out the Jin army! 1.1kReads8.2Score10314d adds
11. 61 北 Northern Song Dynasty Playboy: The Dog-Head Guillotine from the Start, Please Spare Me, Lord Bao 北宋纨绔：开局狗头铡，包大人饶命 Cloud-Piercing Sparrow穿云雀Historical1.3M WordsOngoing What a Chaotic Dynasty! At Kaifeng Prefecture, Bao Zheng presides beneath the lofty mirror, with his three executioner's blades at the ready. At Tianbo Manor, Mu Guiying dons her armor and takes command, guarding the realm. On Mount Liang, 108 heroes gather at their stronghold, clamoring for rebellion. Cai Jing and the Six Bandits control the state finances. Grand Tutor Pang and his cabal of villains hold the military reins. The old rogue Gao Qiu does nothing but cause trouble all day, aside fro 292Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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    They're all set in the Song Dynasty, including *Water Margin* and *Jingkang Incident*. The first one uses a storytelling world view, connecting *Water Margin* and *The Story of Yue Fei*.

12. 62 穿 Transmigrating to Water Margin: The Hero Who Crushes the Bandits 穿越水浒之荡寇枭雄 Jade in Hand瑾瑜在手Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A modern young man transmigrates to the Li family estate on Dulong Ridge in the world of Water Margin. By a stroke of fate, he saves Li Qingzhao, the greatest female poet in history. Later, he enters the imperial court through Li Qingzhao’s vast network of connections... He serves in the court, but his heart belongs to the outlaw world. At court, he is a brazen, domineering traitor who brings ruin to the country and misery to its people. In the martial world, he is a great hero who champions the 3.7kReads8.6Score21414d adds
13. 63 水 Water Margin: A Record of Heroes 水浒之英雄录 Lake Sparrow湖雀Historical1.7M WordsOngoing An ordinary person from the future transmigrates into the Water Margin world at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty. He plans to live out the rest of his days in peace as a descendant of the imperial family, outside Cangzhou City. But a voice inside him keeps asking: After living two lives, you’ve still amounted to nothing. Can you accept that? 717Reads8.8Score10714d adds
14. 64 老 My Dad Is Su Dongpo, My Wife Is Li Qingzhao, and My Bro Is Emperor Huizong 老爹苏东坡老婆李清照老铁宋徽宗 Wen Qingru文卿如Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Tags: No System, not a mindless power fantasy, meticulous historical research, slow burn, personal growth, one heroine An utterly ordinary art student transmigrates as Su Dun, the prematurely deceased youngest son of the legendary Su Dongpo. A quick calculation tells him When his father goes to Huizhou to eat lychees, he’ll be eleven. When his father goes to Hainan Island to eat clams, he’ll be fourteen. When his father is pardoned and dies in Changzhou, he’ll be seventeen. When Cai Jing erects 11.3kReads8.5Score1k14d adds

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    This book is more leisurely, has a solid historical foundation, and is quite rigorous.

15. 65 水 The True Tale of the Water Margin 水浒真说 Old Mushroom on the Moss苔上老菌Historical2.6M WordsCompleted Lu Yang, an old-school gamer, accidentally opened a junk text message and was unexpectedly sent back to the late Northern Song dynasty. Join the Liangshan rebels? Sure. Become king? Why not. Lu Yang patted his head. Since he had landed in the world of Water Margin, he was going to make something of himself. He made friends far and wide and rallied the outlaws of Liangshan. When the Jurchen marched south, he saved the Han people's endangered homeland. From the shores of Liangshan Marsh, he and hi 1.5kReads8.6Score11414d adds
16. 66 武 Wu Song Rejects the Amnesty, and Erlong Mountain Rises to Power 武松拒绝招安，二龙山强势崛起了 Yu Tingchuan于婷川Historical2.8M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the Water Margin world, he became Wu Song, the Pilgrim. As luck would have it, he arrived just as Song Jiang ordered Le He to sing, testing the other leaders' attitudes. Wu Song already despised Song Jiang's hypocrisy, so he slammed the table and stood up. There's no point staying on Liangshan! I'm going back to Erlong Mountain. Who's with me, and who's against me? Once we part today, we'll be sworn enemies the next time we meet! Li Kui is bloodthirsty and slaughters th 49.5kReads7.8Score4.2k14d adds

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    Would Water Margin feel resentful?

17. 67 水 Water Margin: After Breaking with Song Jiang, I Became the True Overlord 水浒：决裂宋江后，我成了真霸王 Koala Running at Sunset夕阳下奔跑的考拉Historical392k WordsOngoing Modern man Zhou Tong transmigrates into the world of Water Margin and becomes the despised, good-for-nothing “Little Tyrant” Zhou Tong, one of the Earthly Fiends! Just as the Double Ninth chrysanthemum banquet gets underway, Song Jiang sings a rousing song about accepting imperial amnesty in front of everyone. Zhou Tong knows that accepting amnesty is a death trap! And seven years later comes the Jingkang Catastrophe, when the Central Plains will fall! At this critical moment, the Warring States 7.9kReads6.5Score46514d adds
18. 68 穿 Transmigrated as Su Zhe, I’m Getting Rich and Rising in Rank Just to Rescue My Brother 穿越成苏辙，升官发财只为捞亲哥 Autumn Clematis剪秋萝Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Su Shi speaks his mind and makes enemies; Su Zhe gets promoted, gets rich, and bails his brother out. Semi-alternate history, with respect for historical events and figures.] The ultimate ensemble cast makes its entrance in turn: Bao Zheng, Shen Kuo, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, Wang Anshi, Zeng Gong, Sima Guang, Emperor Renzong of Song, Emperor Yingzong of Song, Emperor Shenzong of Song, Emperor Zhezong of Song, Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhou Dunyi, Zhang Huaimin, Cai Jing, Li Qingzhao, and Yue Fei. A l 2.4kReads8.6Score67814d adds

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    1. The male protagonist, Gu Yuan, transmigrates to the late Northern Song Dynasty. While leading a defeated army in the snowy plains outside Bianjing (Kaifeng), he unexpectedly saves the reborn imperial princess, Zhao Yingluo. He then takes Zhao's place, fighting to save the country. The plot is well-developed; this is a completed novel. 2. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Su Che; the theme is quite novel, focusing primarily on romance.

19. 69 海 The Lost Song Dynasty Overseas: From the Start, I Was at the Battle of Yashan 海外遗宋：开局便是崖山海战 The Boy Who Tends Cattle牧牛的少年Historical670k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into the body of Zhao Bing, the last emperor of the Song dynasty. The moment he wakes, the Battle of Yashan is underway. The Song army has been routed, and Lu Xiufu comes out from the ship and cries, “Your Majesty, hurry and climb onto my back!” With knowledge from the future, Zhao Bing will defy fate, save the Great Song, and save the Han people. He leads the Song survivors overseas, reforms education, advances technology, establishes a financial system, and builds an advanced 454Reads7.0Score—14d adds
20. 70 汴 Spring Deepens in Bianjing 汴京春深 Wheat小麦Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Audio version now available, welcome to listen] Madam Rongguo, Wang Fu, devoted herself to her family until she fell gravely ill and died. She was reborn in the body of Meng Jiuniang, a foolish illegitimate daughter who was only seven years old. In her previous life, her husband became her uncle in this life, and her son became her cousin. In this life, Meng Wan had a simple wish: to live peacefully and watch her son, her cousin Su Fang in this life, grow up safe and sound. But as she and a gro 19.4kReads9.5Score2.5k14d adds
21. 71 水 Water Margin: Starting with Lin Chong, I’ll Reshape the World 水浒：从林冲开始改天换地 Six-Yuan Pan-Fried Buns六卖生煎Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Transmigrated into Lin Chong? Why the hell should I keep putting up with things? There's no way I'm going to be a pushover. If someone wrongs me, I'll get even immediately. I launch a fierce path of revenge right from the Wild Boar Forest, fight my way back to Dongjing, kill Gao Yanei with my own hands, and rescue my wife! I fight my way out of Dongjing, then take over Liangshan and rule the region. I gather heroes and outstanding men from across the land, make Gao Qiu weep and Tong Guan choke w 4.9kReads8.3Score42714d adds
22. 72 北 The Northern Song in Turmoil: Holding the Realm in My Hands 北宋乱世，掌定乾坤 Deep Valley of Thoughts念之深谷Historical49k WordsOngoing Song Tianming, a slacker shut-in in the twenty-first century, transmigrates to an ancient parallel-world Song dynasty that never experienced the Tang dynasty and knows nothing about Tang culture. Watch as he uses his knowledge of Tang culture and the modern world to turn this world upside down. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Before the humiliation of Jingkang, the imperial guards were massacred, the personal guard was established, the imperial examination system was changed, and reforms were implemented to ensure survival. The people were born with the glory of the Northern Song Dynasty. Even in the face of national subjugation and annihilation, they refused to flatter or seek survival; their pride was evident throughout China!

23. 73 开 A County from the Start, and I Crowned Myself Emperor on the Spot 开局一个县，我原地称帝 Zoo Superstar动物园巨星Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical What-If + Comedy Early On, Building an Enterprise in the Middle, Serious Conquest in the End + Alternate History + Golden Finger] Unlucky Zhao Ming transmigrated and was reborn. The moment he arrived, he was already the crown prince, and his father was the emperor. Zhao Ming: “Father, is this the realm you conquered?” Zhao Kuo: “That's right, my son. What do you think of your father's realm?” Zhao Ming looked at the court officials, all of whom were illiterate, and the dragon robe em 1.2kReads6.9Score10114d adds

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    It's not set in the Song Dynasty, but it's a fictional world built using the Song Dynasty as an example.

24. 74 宋 Song Dynasty Crossover: From Scholar to Ruler, Calling a Deer a Horse 宋综：从秀才宰执天下，指鹿为马 Yang Xian杨弦Male-Channel Fanfiction761k WordsOngoing [TV adaptations and Song-era settings: Story of Minglan + A Dream of Splendor + Destined + Love Like the Galaxy + Song Dynasty + Imperial Examinations + Chancellor] Good news: I transmigrated to ancient times and became a scholar. Bad news: I'm the scholar from the story “My Son Is a Scholar.” Sun Zhigao is at his wit's end! He's become a useless freeloader! Living off others feels great, but you can't do it forever! All he can do is work hard, pass the imperial exams, enter officialdom, and cli 1.6kReads8.3Score10114d adds
25. 75 忆 Remembering Song: The Ultimate Battle of Wits [Northern Song Arc] 忆宋：顶级权谋对决【北宋篇】 Snow at Nightfall夜阑雪Historical501k WordsCompleted [The author is a junior fellow of Dang Nian Ming Yue. Thanks to him for his sincere encouragement and support. I dedicate this work to Those Things in the Ming Dynasty and pay tribute to Dang Nian Ming Yue!] After experiencing so much and seeing all kinds of men and women around us, after growing used to desire and entanglements, deception and temptation, and looking back across history, we have all come to accept things as they are. The core of history, human nature, has never changed over thou 3.3kReads9.4Score45114d adds

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    A must-read! Highly recommended. It's comparable to "Those Things of the Ming Dynasty," deeply moving and insightful. Go read it; you won't be disappointed.

26. 76 梁 The Liangshan Empire: From Beggar to Emperor 梁山霸业从乞丐到皇帝 A Smile Across the Blue Sea, a Wanderer of Heaven and Earth沧海一笑乾坤客Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A modern soul suddenly transmigrates to the tumultuous Northern Song Dynasty. He happens upon an unparalleled martial hero, learns his true teachings, and dubs himself the “Carefree Hero.” A chance encounter uncovers the mystery of his birth: he is none other than the son of Yu Qilin Lu Junyi. Through a twist of fate, he joins Liangshan and becomes one of its fierce generals. When Song Jiang sets his sights on his sister, he relies on both courage and cunning to face him, vowing to defend his fa 1.3kReads—Score—14d adds

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    "Water Margin: The Great Song Dynasty's Top Hero" tells the story of an invincible general of the Song Dynasty, whose number one hero was actually the first young master of Liangshan. How did he rise from a simple-minded, lame beggar to become an emperor?

27. 77 水 Water Margin: Wife, Run! That Bandit Is Back! 水浒：娘子快跑，那泼贼又来也 Wild Crow狂野乌鸦Historical278k WordsOngoing A modern man on the verge of death is given a chance to be reborn by Taishang Laojun, along with a powerful physique and martial arts skills. He transmigrates back to the Northern Song dynasty and leads the heroes of Liangshan and key figures from Yue Fei's army in a fight against the Jin and the Song dynasty. Despite its silly title, this book has no System and a solid moral compass. Every character is intelligent, and its historical research is rigorous. The martial arts and battlefield settin —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is not frustrating

28. 78 大 Great Song: I Pick Up Attributes from Li Qingzhao 大宋：我在李清照身上捡属性 Tang Dynasty Yanzu大唐彦祖Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + hilarious + the greatest female talent of all time + imperial examinations] Chen Ning transmigrates to Bianjing in the Great Song dynasty and mistakes Li Qingzhao for a courtesan from the start. The spring breeze is warm along the banks of the Bian River. “Miss, I’m sorry. I was wrong that night.” “Miss, if you don’t mind, take this money. Let’s end our brief encounter here.” “Miss, if you don’t mind, how about one last hug before we say goodbye?” “Miss, I know you’re angry, but 21.7kReads8.6Score2.2k14d adds

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    He married Li Qingzhao, had a close friend Emperor Huizong of Song, took in Cai Jing as a subordinate, Yue Fei as an adopted son, and Su Shi and Zhou Tong as his mentors. He rectified the chaos, saved the Song Dynasty, and acted as the mastermind behind the Song Dynasty.

29. 79 宋 A Great Gentleman of the Song Dynasty 宋朝大官人 No Clouds in the Starry Sky星空没有云Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Bronze Prize winner of the Fourth Migu Cup! “What? I woke up and ended up farming in the Northern Song dynasty!” Chen Chuliu was so furious he almost rammed his head into the wall, but quickly stopped himself. These four earthen walls were all his family had left. If he damaged one, they would really be finished. Faced with a bare-bones home, the clan chief's attempts to force him into hard labor, and the contempt of the county's rich young masters, Chen Chuliu used his clever modern mind to tur 1.9kReads8.4Score16714d adds

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    🦋Little Li's Book Recommendations🦋 I think these two are pretty good. ① It's quite addictive; it's about someone who travels back in time to the Song Dynasty and becomes Guo Zijing, a charlatan who solves the siege by using modern science. See how he uses modern science to fool the ancients! [Please follow] If you're looking for something to read, just follow @LiLiuge (千山万水总是情)!

30. 80 重 Restoring the Realm, Starting with My Reincarnation as Emperor Qinzong of Song 重整山河，从穿成宋钦宗开始 Mu Yi沐轶Historical8.8M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the late Northern Song dynasty as Emperor Qinzong of Song, Zhao Huan, at the very moment the Jin army is about to breach the capital. He turns the tide and saves the Song dynasty. He rules with an iron fist, looks down on all his rivals, and personally leads his troops into battle, striking straight at the Jin heartland. He takes his revenge with ruthless force, repaying every injury in kind. The humiliations the Jin inflicted on the Song during the Jingkang Incident? He will 4.2kReads7.8Score57414d adds
31. 81 称 Dominate Water Margin, Starting by Saving Lady Lin 称霸水浒，从拯救林娘子开始 Blowing Wildfire吹野火Historical2.3M WordsOngoing College student Fang Chang was planning to relax at a club, when he unexpectedly transmigrated into the world of Water Margin. As luck would have it, he landed right in the room of Lady Lin, who was being held under house arrest by Gao Yanei. That look, that outfit, that figure… Just incredible!!!!!!! 9.1kReads8.0Score74514d adds

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    This is also acceptable.

32. 82 射 The Legend of the Condor Heroes: I Am the Golden Saber Prince Consort 射雕：我是金刀驸马 Charging Blindly with a Kettle拎壶瞎冲Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted [The Condor Trilogy + martial arts and political intrigue + rewriting every regret + I want them all] Yang Hao transmigrates into the world of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, The Return of the Condor Heroes, and The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. He vows to rewrite every regret... Through a series of outrageous moves, he becomes the ultimate insider. He's the big brother of Guo Jing and Yang Kang, and the uncle of Yang Guo and Guo Xiang. Zhang Sanfeng's master, the biological father of the Girl 1.5kReads5.3Score10514d adds

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    Guo Jing and Yang Kang call the protagonist "elder brother." Huang Rong, Li Mochou, Hua Zheng, and Xiaolongnu all have children with the protagonist. He takes Zhang Sanfeng as his disciple, and Yang Guo is the protagonist's nephew and son-in-law. This is an epic masterpiece spanning from The Legend of the Condor Heroes to The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.

33. 83 穿 Farming in the Northern Song Dynasty: An 80-Year-Old Woman's Cheat-Code Life 穿到北宋种田，80老太开挂人生 Heart of Mountains and Rivers山川心Ancient Romance142k WordsCompleted She was an eighty-year-old woman from the 21st century who transmigrated into the past. She had read ten thousand online novels and met countless kinds of people. She was Li Qingzhao, a talented woman from the 12th century, renowned among the cultural elite of the bustling city of Dongjing. When the two met, they hit it off immediately and became sworn sisters. Together, they set out on a path of revenge, punishing the wicked and eliminating evil. They made fortunes and rose through the ranks, e 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    They completely outmaneuvered Emperor Huizong and seized his throne.

34. 84 文 The Civil and Martial Arts of Song 文宋武略 Zhu Tao翥焘Historical552k WordsOngoing A 996 overworked employee at an electronics company transmigrates to the Northern Song. He uses modern knowledge to develop the salt industry, then draws on his knowledge of later history to anticipate Wang Jun’s rebellion and prepare for it in advance, intervening in the course of history. He also puts his knowledge of the later imperial examinations to use, entering officialdom through the child prodigy exam. He develops the economy, creates military equipment, and reorganizes the army, leadin 23Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book aims to change the literary and military traditions of the Song Dynasty and establish a new martial legacy in history.

35. 85 水 Water Margin: Reborn as Chao Gai, I Clean House from the Start 水浒：重生晁盖，开局先清理门户 July Cicada柒月的蝉Historical143k WordsCompleted Lin Yuan, a modern man, died unexpectedly and was reborn as Chao Gai, lord of Liangshan Marsh. At the time, Chao Gai had just been gravely wounded by an arrow and was on the verge of death, while Song Jiang was preparing to take over the stronghold. Lin Yuan knew the truth behind Chao Gai’s early death in the original story: Shi Wengong’s poisoned arrow, and Song Jiang’s scheme to sideline him. He also saw through the political ambition hidden beneath the false benevolence of the so-called “Time 12.5kReads7.7Score72514d adds

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    Water Margin Hegemony

36. 86 水 The Water Margin Demon Stars Are All My Resources: From Traits to Kingship 水浒魔星皆我资粮：从词条到王业 Eat Iron, Spit Fire, Shit Weights吃铁吐火屙秤砣Historical2.1M WordsOngoing The Oath of the Liangshan Brotherhood? A legacy of loyalty and righteousness? Wang Ying, the Short-Legged Tiger, takes hearts and livers to sober up. Zhu Gui, the Dry-Land Crocodile, uses human fat to light his lamps! Deng Fei, the Fiery-Eyed Lion, eats human flesh until his eyes turn red! Song Jiang plots to cut off Qin Ming's escape route. Wu Yong kills Zhu Tong's young master to force him up the mountain! Dong Ping steals a man's wife and daughters, then wipes out his entire household! Sun Er 97.7kReads8.6Score12k14d adds

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    Water Margin fanfiction is very good.

37. 87 穿 Transmigrating to the Jingkang Era: Who Would Want to Be a Two-Legged Sheep?! 穿越靖康：鬼才想做两脚羊！ Mister Boling博陵先生Historical934k WordsCompleted After failing a mission, soldier king Yuan Xiao transmigrates to the first year of the Jingkang era, becoming the most overlooked of the Seventh Prince. The Jin invaders surround the city, a demonic Taoist performs his rites, and the capital is on the verge of falling. I have no intention of serving the Jin invaders in the north or becoming a lamb led to slaughter! Yuan Xiao kicks the demonic Taoist to death, cuts down treacherous ministers, and risks everything to take on the burden of protecti 70Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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    This is really good, it's just that not many people watch it.

38. 88 大 The Song Dynasty's Greatest Sage-King 大宋第一圣君 Vinegar in My Wontons馄饨加醋Historical282k WordsOngoing I am the grandson of Emperor Taizong of Great Song, the son of Emperor Zhenzong, and the Son of Heaven of the Zhao Song dynasty! I will build a Great Song unlike any other, bringing the world under my rule and drawing every nation to pay tribute! I will crush Western Xia, subdue the Liao, and awe the four seas. Wherever the sun and moon shine will be Song territory! Fan Zhongyan: “His Majesty’s achievements will shine through the annals of history. He deserves to be hailed as an emperor for the 46Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    Enough said, the first book is more of a martial arts novel, the second one is really good but it's still being updated, you definitely have to read the second one.

39. 89 李 Li Yunlong's Soul Transmigrates into Lin Chong: Building the Strongest Independent Regiment 李云龙魂穿林冲：打造最强独立团 Wei Yuansheng卫源生Historical1.7M WordsOngoing [Cathartic Revenge] [Gathering Heroes] [Power Struggles] [Crude Tongue, Righteous Heart] [Fierce and Fearless] "Damn it! I'm a full-fledged independent regiment commander. How did I end up as the biggest coward under heaven?!" Li Yunlong transmigrates into Lin Chong, right in the middle of Liangshan, at the wedding banquet of Wang Ying and Hu Sanniang! The hypocritical Song Jiang, the sinister Wu Yong, the sleazy Wang Ying, the hot-tempered Li Kui! They all dare to strut around in front of me?! 12.7kReads8.3Score95014d adds

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    Old Li comes to Water Margin, his main goal is to avoid feeling stifled!

40. 90 精 Elite Troops System: A Million Tiger Warriors Guard Great Song 精兵强将系统，百万虎贲镇大宋 Jade in Hand瑾瑜在手Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Northern Song, powerful enemies surrounded the realm, eyeing the Central Plains hungrily... The treacherous eunuch Tong Guan, eager to take credit for himself, caused General Liu Fa, the Northern Song's god of war, to die. The general's only son, overcome with grief, was reborn after someone from a later age transmigrated into his body, awakening the Elite Troops and Mighty Generals System. The System's lottery feature could be triggered at random. It could draw famous 3.7kReads8.1Score25514d adds

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    This is the only one that doesn't feel frustrating. It tells the story of destroying the Jurchen Liao Dynasty and fighting all the way to the capital. Although some parts of the plot are a bit mindless, it's still a standout story among Song Dynasty literature.

41. 91 我 I’m the Emperor of the Southern Song 我在南宋当官家 Old Black and White黑白老Historical228k WordsCompleted The Jin army scours the mountains and seas as Zhao Gou flees across the ocean. Reborn, Zhao Gou immediately goes ashore and lures Wanyan Zongbi into an attack. Thus begins the Southern Song dynasty's campaign to destroy the Jin... 57Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These two books are good; both involve transmigrating into the body of the Zhao emperor. One involves destroying the Jin dynasty, and the other involves destroying the Yuan dynasty.

42. 92 武 Wu Song's Diary 武松日记 Little Orange Young Master橙公子儿Historical347k WordsOngoing Jingyang Ridge Wildlife Protection Ambassador, Yanggu County Outstanding Individual for Caring for Elders’ Wives, Excellent Employee for Greeting the Entire Families of the Leaders at Mandarin Duck Tower, Boss of Mount Erlong, Heavenly Wounding Star of Liangshan Marsh. Your little brother Wu Song sends you kisses. 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Before I, Wu Song, fought the tiger, I was just a nobody. After I fought the tiger, you all called me a great hero. But let me tell you a secret: I haven't changed at all. What has changed is them.

43. 93 综 Song Dynasty Crossover: I, Cui Mingchong, Will Rule the Realm 综宋：我崔明冲要宰执天下 Director Xu徐董Male-Channel Fanfiction541k WordsOngoing This is a world where the stories of the Song Dynasty come together. It features the women generals of the Yang family, Mu Guiying, Judge Bao, Zhao Pan’er, Sheng Minglan, the Three Heroes and Five Gallants, Song Jiang and Fang La, Zhang Haohao, Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, and many more. Reborn as Cui Mingchong, he vows to rule the realm as chief minister. 62Reads5.5Score—14d adds
44. 94 穿 I Transmigrated to the Northern Song and Shocked Bao Zheng to Stay Alive 穿越北宋靠震惊包拯活命 Old Cat's Rations老猫的口粮Historical685k WordsCompleted Zhao Molei, a modern man, was flying a drone in a thunderstorm when a lightning strike sent him transmigrating to the Song dynasty. Without the original owner's complete memories, he was sentenced to death by Bao Zheng from the start. In the face of danger, he had no choice but to keep astonishing Lord Bao and rely on his protection to survive. Unexpectedly, the original owner's identity was far from ordinary: he was the eldest son of Emperor Renzong of Song, who had supposedly died in infancy. 151Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You can take a look at this. It lacks a systematic approach, relies on geographical and historical research, and uses modern thinking to dissect the Liao and Xia dynasties!

45. 95 明 Empress Mingzhao 明昭帝姬 Smooth Sailing and Fragrance一路顺芬Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Minghua was reborn at the age of six. After her rebirth, she could only wake at night; by day, she remained a living corpse. Gradually, she came to understand that in her first life, the person she had believed saved her had sealed her five senses and shut off her six perceptions, all to use Jiang Minghua’s fortune to sustain their daughter, who had lost her soul. But when Jiang Minghua turned sixteen, she regained consciousness and showed signs of breaking free. A madwoman in red shot her 635Reads9.4Score10514d adds

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    It's not time travel, it's rebirth! The Song Dynasty is truly a place that evokes both helplessness and heartache! Watch as the reborn imperial princess conquers all before her!

46. 96 两 Traveling Between Two Worlds: King of the Great Song, Scumbag in the City 两界穿梭：大宋当王：都市渣男 Million-Dollar Debtor Who Doesn't Want to Owe Anymore百万负翁不想再负Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Two worlds + transmigration + Song Dynasty + alternate history + history + ancient times + power fantasy + space + firearms + urban life + wild imagination] Unemployed, dumped, and kicked out, Chen Sen hits rock bottom and is on the verge of becoming homeless. Just when he has nowhere left to turn, a mysterious ring changes his fate! The ring gives him the ability to travel between two worlds, and he makes his way to the Song Dynasty. 318Reads7.1Score10814d adds

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    Traveling back to the Song Dynasty, robbing six thieves, hahaha!

47. 97 高 The Unrestrained Life of Gao Yanei 高衙内的恣意人生 Lightly Plucking, Stained with Blood轻弹染血Historical1.7M WordsOngoing 76.1kReads8.3Score8.8k14d adds

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    Those who like Water Margin can take a look.

48. 98 活 Those Days I Lived in Great Song 活在大宋的那些日子 Handy顺手Historical519k WordsOngoing Set against the history of the Song dynasty, with Zhao Lingzhi at its center, this story follows an avid angler who transmigrates into the body of Zhao Lingzhi during the reign of Emperor Shenzong of Song. He becomes a disciple of Su Shi and a member of the imperial clan. Then Wang Anshi's reforms leave him without an income, and Wang Pang breaks his arms and legs. Hoping to live better in the Northern Song, and to secure the support of Pang Anshi, Su Shi, Su Zhe, Lü Gongzhu and others, he works 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I have a few books on my bookshelf that are not Water Margin.

49. 99 木 Muzi’s Life in the Northern Song Dynasty 木子的北宋生活 Fan Xiu凡秀Historical1.6M WordsCompleted The author tells the story of an ordinary person in ancient times in a lighthearted, humorous style, aiming for a plot that makes sense and trying to avoid the usual clichés. Give it a try and see what you think. 8.8kReads9.0Score98914d adds

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    How could we miss Mu Zi from the Song Dynasty? It was so satisfying to watch, even though Mu Zi was just a child on the grassland.

50. 100 金 The Jin Army Besieged the City and Jolted Me Awake: The Con Artist Was Me All Along 金军围城惊坐起，神棍竟是我自己 One Two Nine Zero壹贰玖零Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [The animated short series is now available. Search for The Song Dynasty's Immortal Master on the Tomato app to watch it for free.] [Hilarious + Master of Bluffing + Plot-Driven + Scheming + Conquest + No Wild Fantasy + Historians, Stay Away] I must've slept too hard. I wake up in the Northern Song Dynasty. Emperors Huizong and Qinzong force me to perform a ritual to drive back the enemy... It's only after putting on a Daoist robe that I realize I'm Guo Jing? The charlatan Guo Jing, who opened t 3.8kReads8.8Score33714d adds

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    The male protagonist transmigrates to the Jingkang era of the Song Dynasty and becomes the notorious swindler Guo Jing. He begins by posing as an immortal, becoming the only national advisor in the entire Song Dynasty. His opening act involves conjuring a divine ox formation, and his ability to attract golden light from heaven and earth makes him a figure revered throughout the Song Dynasty, striking fear into the hearts of the Jurchens.

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