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. 151 北 The Northern Song Dynasty: A War Sparked by a Ginseng Root 北宋王朝：一棵人参引发的战争 Wild One in the Desert荒漠里的野子Historical194k WordsOngoing [Mystery] [Court Intrigue] [Warfare] [Yang Family Spear] The male lead, an architecture student, has barely transmigrated when he becomes a disciple of the Yang Family Generals. After meeting the female lead, he discovers she has a congenital illness and needs Korean ginseng to stay alive. To obtain ginseng from a vassal state, the modern-knowledge-wielding male lead starts out solving cases and gradually builds a small team. Later, he enters the court, recruits talented people, and schemes for 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I refuse to believe it; I'm determined to write a book about the Song Dynasty. I want to help Wang Anshi's reforms succeed. Once I reach 200,000 words, I'll change the title to something better; the current title is neither here nor there and doesn't attract any attention.

2. 152 穿 Transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms: Dian Wei and Xu Chu Call Me Big Brother 穿越三国：典韦许褚管我叫大哥 Three Kingdoms Vagabond三国浪子Historical526k WordsCompleted Modern-day Chen Yu, a martial arts expert, and Xia Ya, a brilliant surgeon, transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms era in 189 after the Nine Stars Align. Amid the chaos of war, they win people over and assemble a core team: strategists such as Xu Shu and Guo Jia, and fierce generals such as Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Zhao Yun. They also establish specialized forces like the Trapped Camp and Tiger Guard Camp, while Xia Ya drives medical advances. Using Chenliu as their base, they expand through Xuzhou an 855Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 153 重 Reborn at Yashan: I Lead the Southern Song to Conquer Eurasia 重生崖山：我带南宋横扫欧亚 Little z Loves Tea小z爱喝茶Historical240k WordsCompleted Good news: I’ve been reborn, and I’m an emperor. Bad news: Wait, the Battle of Yashan? I’m the eight-year-old last emperor?! Zhao Chen, a university student majoring in history, stayed up all night writing a paper on the Battle of Yashan and dropped dead. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated into Zhao Bing, the eight-year-old last emperor of the Southern Song! The Yuan army is right in front of him, and behind him are a hundred thousand soldiers and civilians preparing to leap into the 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The historical tragedy of the Battle of Yamen, the fall of Yan and Yun, and the sinking of the Central Plains are etched into the national memory, a source of deep regret. The Mongol conquest, the displacement of the people, and the inability of the Song Dynasty to reverse its decline—too many regrets are buried deep in the past. Reality cannot be rewritten, so they can only be expressed through literature. The protagonist, with a modern soul, enters the story, neither cold-blooded nor a saint, wiping away his tears and continuing forward, writing his initial aspiration of "going to the capital for the imperial examination" into the moment of establishing the capital. He not only makes amends for the loss of the Song Dynasty, but also for the common people's yearning for a peaceful and prosperous era. Ultimately, when we read novels, we want those frustrating, regrettable, and unfulfilled past experiences to find their fulfillment in words. We want loyal ministers and generals to have a good end, for the common people to find peace, for the shattered land to be reunited, and for justice to be served! (Historical journey through the Battle of Yamen, seeking plot analysis and drama recommendations)

4. 154 人 In Water Margin, I Seize Liangshan and Fight for the Realm 人在水浒，抢梁山，争天下 Young Master of Nine Years九年公子Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Water Margin]+ [Dang Kou Zhi]+ [Meiben]+ [Invincible]+ [Northern Song] I unexpectedly transmigrated into the great Water Margin world. Have I become Shi Wengong? Su Ding: “Big brother, Zengtou City is recruiting troops and horses. With our abilities, there's no reason we can't achieve great things!” Shi Wengong: “I'm not going! They're just spies from the Jin Kingdom. Why should we serve them? Come with me to Liangshan!” From the start, I set off to roam the Northern Song with Su Ding. Dongjing 2.9kReads7.1Score21814d adds
5. 155 北 The Caged Phoenix of the Northern Song: From the Start, I Was Veiled in Red 北宋囚凰：开局被戴红盖头 My Wife Is a Bit Fierce老婆有点虎Historical542k WordsOngoing No golden finger + love of country and family + devoted, not a womanizer + peerless woman of talent + slow burn A highly educated business magnate transmigrates and wakes up beneath a bright red bridal veil. In the Northern Song dynasty, the top courtesan of Qiantang mistakes him for a medicinal ingredient to bring good luck, then plans to burn him once he's served his purpose. A literary academy contest, outwitting Fang La, factional struggles at court, the Jin kingdom and Western Xia. Slow bur 6Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   This book contains poetry, the Four Books and Five Classics, and the story of marrying Li Qingzhao.

6. 156 性 Genderbent Water Margin: I, Pan Jinlian, Really Don’t Want a Sugar Daddy 性转水浒：我潘金莲真不想吃软饭 I Am Integrity我是节操Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a gender-swapped version of Water Margin, I woke up to find I had become Pan Jinlian, the most beautiful man in Qinghe County. My wife, Wu Dajie, is fair-skinned and beautiful, petite and delicate, with a sweet, innocent personality. My sister-in-law, Wu Song, is tall, with long legs and the strength to subdue dragons and tigers. But beneath her seemingly hearty exterior, she has complicated feelings for her brother-in-law. Even worse, when I carelessly opened a window, 97Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   As we all know, the Song Dynasty is inseparable from *Water Margin*, especially the novel, which is unsuppressive and full of imaginative ideas. Although it contains much less historical information, the author does a good job of combining *Water Margin* with Song Dynasty history, and it's also a bit risqué [smirk].

7. 157 金 The Jin Destroy the Northern Song: I Take the Empresses for a Donkey-Cart Joyride 金灭北宋：我带娘娘驴车漂移 86-Year-Old with a Cane, Taking Girls Along86岁拄拐带妹Historical445k WordsCompleted A eunuch in 1127: the story of Wei Baqian, a master of the Way of Playing It Safe The protagonist is incredibly cautious, so cautious that readers are left stunned by the end. This is my first time writing on Xihongshi, and I stepped right on a landmine by laying too much groundwork. Wei Baqian: “I don’t want to see another day when people eat one another on Song territory. I don’t want to see another day of aristocratic clans, gentry lords, traitors, powerful landlords, corrupt officials, and a 416Reads7.2Score10114d adds

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   The main character is similar to an art student.

8. 158 强 Mighty Song: From the Start, I Beat Qin Hui and Reclaim the Homeland 强宋：开局揍秦桧，收拾旧山河 Hanshan Zhu寒山竹Historical129k WordsOngoing In the second year of Jingkang, the Jin kingdom next door insisted on inviting my father, Emperor Huizong of Song, and my big brother, Emperor Qinzong, to visit their relatives. No matter how the civil and military officials tried to talk them out of it, nothing worked. A nation can’t go a day without an emperor. Sigh, I’ll sit on the throne for now, then give it back when Father and Big Brother return. Five years later... they actually came back! The officials of the court said, “Your Majesties 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It was a very enjoyable and satisfying experience from start to finish. Liu Shan transmigrated into Zhao Gou, wielding the divine book "Memorial on Dispatching the Troops," and started by beating Qin Hui, then launched an attack to destroy the Jin dynasty and unify China!

9. 159 穿 I Transmigrated as Lin Chong, So Why Keep Putting Up With This?! 穿越成林冲，还忍气吞声干嘛！ Bricklaying Wanderer码砖行者Historical613k WordsOngoing “Shui Hu” means “by the waters.” It alludes to people being driven to the brink, with their backs to the wall, forced to do whatever it takes to survive. That is “Shui Hu.” As the saying goes: Traitorous ministers bring calamity to the land; Heroes are driven to gather in the mountains. When blades and spears fly, the people suffer; Thus begins the tale of Shui Hu. When Lin Chong of the new century transmigrates into the Leopard Head at Duanjin Pavilion, he will no longer be taken in by Wu Yong 118Reads—Score—14d adds

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   What is "Water Margin"? "Water Margin" means "by the water." It alludes to the corruption of the imperial court, forcing the heroes to the "waterside," with no way out, leaving them no choice but to fight a desperate battle. People gathered in a place with no way out, forced to fight a desperate battle, have to resort to any means to survive—that's "Water Margin." —Author's Explanation, Chapter One: Duanjin Pavilion. Outside Duanjin Pavilion, Wang Lun, along with Du Qian, Song Wan, Lin Chong, and Zhu Gui, warmly welcomed Chao Gai, Wu Yong, and their seven companions with firecrackers. Inside Duanjin Pavilion, Wang Lun slaughtered two oxen, ten sheep, and five pigs, and prepared over thirty jars of fine wine to meticulously entertain Chao Gai, Wu Yong, and their companions. Wang Lun pointed to the three characters "Duan Jin Ting" (Broken Gold Pavilion) and said smugly to Chao Gai, "Chao Tianwang, this pavilion is named Duan Jin Ting, meaning 'Brothers united, their strength can break gold.'" ... — When Lin Chong of the new century transmigrates into the body of Lin Chong in Duan Jin Ting, and is no longer swayed by Wu Yong; and later no longer tolerates Song Jiang's oppression, how will the Water Margin unfold? The most amazing transmigration method in history: transmigrate into Lin Chong, use Wang Lun to counter Wu Yong, and use Chao Gai to command Song Jiang. The original Liangshan cast remains, only their experiences differ. Express your innermost thoughts and fill the void in your heart.

10. 160 水 Water Margin: The Red Flag Begins to Fly over Liangshan 水浒：赤旗从梁山开始飘扬 Thirty-Year Bookworm三十年书虫Historical2.2M WordsCompleted [Water Margin] [Campaign Against the Bandits] [Transmigration] [Weak golden finger] [No Female Lead] [Political Intrigue] [Conquering the World] “We just want to live!” “We farm every day, year after year. We pay our taxes and perform our corvee labor. All we want is to live in peace!” “But the court won’t let us! The Song emperor won’t let us! They exploit us, squeezing us until there’s nothing left! If they won’t let us live, then none of us will! If they won’t let us farm, then we’ll bury the 2.1kReads7.3Score15314d adds

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    A rebellion story, not intellectually deficient and very vivid, no female lead and no ambiguous feelings.

11. 161 谁 Who Can Understand My Unfulfilled Longing? 谁能解我意难平 Modern Xue Dingshan现代薛丁山Historical343k WordsOngoing Chen Feifan transmigrates, arriving on New Year's Eve in the eleventh year of the Shaoxing era, outside Fengbo Pavilion! At this moment, the great general Yue Fei is about to be strangled to death, and an injustice for the ages is unfolding before his eyes. The System awakens, granting him the divine skill [Words Become Law] from the start! “Break the bowstring meant to kill him!” “Fuse me with the soul of the Hegemon-King of Western Chu!” That night, he becomes the Hegemon-King reborn. Holdin 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This looks good, it's not frustrating, and the bricks fly with great force.

12. 162 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.1M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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    This book is excellent!

13. 163 水 Water Margin: Give Me the Top Scholar’s Title, or I’ll Become Emperor 水浒龙吟：不给状元就当皇帝 Have a Cup来一杯Historical57k WordsOngoing What? The man harassing a respectable woman in broad daylight is Gao Yanei? So what!!! With me here, Kaifeng Prefecture will never tolerate someone that damn untouchable! ... —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The top scholar was dismissed, a disastrous start to the dynasty. Let's see how the third son of Emperor Huizong of Song defies fate.

14. 164 重 Reborn as the Sixth Son of the Yang Family: Defying Fate 重生杨家六郎，看我如何逆天改命 Tao Xiaohong Who Loves Preserved Radish and Egg Stir-Fry爱吃菜脯炒蛋的桃小红Historical552k WordsCompleted A modern history student transmigrates as Yang Liulang and uses knowledge and intelligence to defy fate and change the tragic destiny of the Yang Family Generals. Passion and tragedy go hand in hand, while battles of wits and political intrigue abound. 17Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 165 再 Rebuilding the Great Song: Starting by Stealing Li Shishi 再造大宋：从截胡李师师开始 Walking the Dog at the Foot of the Peak峰下遛狗Historical951k WordsCompleted A young man from modern times transmigrates into Zhao Kai, the third son of the Daoist Emperor of the Great Song. To his surprise, this is actually the world of Water Margin. With the System’s incredible summoning powers, he calls forth the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the White Robe Army, and one legendary force after another from history. He even has more famous generals and ministers than he can count, including Li Cunxiao and Zhao Zilong. He crushes the four grea 621Reads6.9Score12714d adds
16. 166 风 When the Wind Rises, the Clouds Soar 风禾尽起云飞扬 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Ancient Romance381k WordsOngoing I was born to a military family in Yunzhou, on the frontier. My youth was marred by hardship, and I was sent far beyond the border. After surviving countless brushes with death, I finally returned. Then my father and brothers were framed, and I had no choice but to come to the capital to save them. Heaven be praised, they were unharmed. The emperor showed me kindness, and I bore him a son. In times of crisis, I rooted out treacherous officials, defended against foreign enemies, and safeguarded t —Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    A fictional historical epic tells the story of a female border general who rises to become an all-powerful Empress Dowager without any special advantages! Her eyes see not only the intrigues and power struggles within the palace walls, but also the lives and well-being of countless people! Go for it, Wang Feiyun! Create your own golden age!

17. 167 重 Rebuilding the Great Song: From a Southern Stronghold to Conquering the World 重造大宋，从偏居江南到横扫天下 Lone Pine Snow孤松雪Historical125k WordsOngoing [Court Intrigue]+ [Passion]+ [Conquest]+ [Ruthless Combat]+ [No System] If there are no ministers capable of bringing peace and order, then I will personally handle everything. I can always train some! If there are no capable generals, then I will lead from the front and defend our nation's gates! Reborn as Emperor Lizong of the Southern Song at the end of the dynasty, the new Zhao Yun governs by the way of kings, repels the Mongols in the north, and campaigns across the southern seas. In this a —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🍧① The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Emperor Lizong of the Southern Song Dynasty. With the prime minister in power, the Mongol Empire oppressing the country, and the Jin Dynasty seemingly inextricably linked, the protagonist laments the lack of talent and decides to take matters into his own hands. 🍧② The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a princess, exceptionally intelligent. The emperor initially intended to help his brother devise strategies, but fate intervened, and the princess was made crown princess, in accordance with destiny. 🍧③ The protagonist transmigrates into the body of the charlatan Guo Jing, who deceives the emperor and opens the city gates. The protagonist repeatedly teeters on the brink of death, using his silver tongue to divide the Jin Dynasty. 🍧④ To preserve himself, the Southern Song emperor ventures towards the same destinations Zheng He sailed to. When the Ming Dynasty sends envoys, they discover the Song Dynasty is still alive? 🍧⑤ The protagonist is the son of Su Shi, growing up alongside the iron-fisted Emperor Zhezong of the Northern Song Dynasty. He wishes him success in seizing power and expanding his territory, establishing a harmonious relationship between ruler and subject.

18. 168 神 The Legend of the Condor Heroes: A Later-Era Chronicle 神雕晚世录 Wanderer Returns at Night游子夜归人Male-Channel Fanfiction990k WordsOngoing Since the book’s “Dragon-Slaying Arc” became clear, most fans of Xiaolongnü have left, but people still report the story, and some readers question whether the characters are out of character: Xiaolongnü is too skilled, Yelü Qi is too decent, and Yang Guo isn’t wild enough. I’ll explain using the original work: First, Xiaolongnü is no weaker than Yang Guo, and he has no confidence that he can kill her with a single blow, so he needs to lay a trap. The evidence: In the Third Discussion of Mount 2.1kReads8.1Score19414d adds

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    The protagonist is not a time traveler, a reincarnated person, or someone with a system cheat, but rather Yang Guo, the Condor Hero. It's a historical novel that appears to be a martial arts story.

19. 169 在 Rebuilding the Song Dynasty in Australia 在澳洲重建宋朝 Jiu Er Jiu Jiu玖儿久酒Historical531k WordsOngoing [No transmigrators] [Protagonists change as the times progress] [Multiple protagonists] [Ensemble cast] [Historical] “What did you say? The Song dynasty didn't fall?” Zhu Di asked in astonishment. “That's right. Not only did it survive, it thrived in the Southern Seas!” Zheng He replied. The Great Song: Heh, bet you didn't see that coming! I'm so good at surviving. The Great Ming, here I come! The Great Ming: No, no, don't come any closer! The Song-Ming rivalry is about to begin. 502Reads8.4Score—14d adds
20. 170 大 Great Song: The Young Emperor Wins the People's Support to Purge the Court 大宋：少年帝王，天下拥护清君侧 Oh, Am I Impressive or What?喔厉不厉害Historical730k WordsOngoing He ascended the throne at thirteen, and before he had even warmed the dragon throne, the entire court was waiting to see him make a fool of himself! After transmigrating as Emperor Renzong of Song, Zhao Zhen, he faced hellish difficulty from the start: Emperor Zhenzong had died, leaving the court in turmoil; Liao and Xia watched like tigers as the borderlands sent urgent warnings; and the powerful Empress Dowager Liu ruled from behind the curtain while the Five Fiends schemed in the shadows! The 168Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 171 天 The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Afterword, The Water Margin: An Unofficial Tale 天龙后记，水浒别传 The Northern Dipper Shines Bright北斗长明Male-Channel Fanfiction912k WordsOngoing The story after Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, with even more fantasy. Picking up after the ending of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, this novel features Murong Fu, whose personality has been remade, as its protagonist. It follows Wang Yuyan, Duan Yu, Xu Zhu, the heroes of Liangshan, the Ming Cult, Cai Jing, Gao Qiu, Tong Guan, and many others, telling a story connected to Water Margin that takes place after Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Martial arts and Taoist sorcery coexist in this book. It aims to stay 42Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The game cleverly blends traditional martial arts elements with historical events, allowing players to experience both the exhilarating thrill of martial arts and the weighty pulse of history!

22. 172 靖 In the First Year of Jingkang, He Survived the Flames of War 靖康元年，他从战火中活了下来 Wang Who Likes Spicy Food吃辣的王同学Historical134k WordsOngoing After an accident, Wang Xun is thrown into the most brutal meat grinder of the Northern Song: the siege of Bianjing. Outside the gates, a hundred thousand foreign troops seethe with bloodlust. Inside, the absurd court tries to defend the city with "magic spells." He has no System or cheat, knows no peerless martial arts, and can barely make sense of the local dialect. His only bargaining chip is the vivid memory in his mind of the cataclysm about to unfold. The day the city falls, wails fill 1.2kReads—Score13014d adds

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    This book is good.

23. 173 穿 Transmigrating to the Song Dynasty: Su Shi and Su Zhe Force Me to Rebel and Become Emperor 穿宋：苏轼苏辙逼我造反当皇帝 Tian Sansan天三三Historical75k WordsOngoing Also known as: After transmigrating as the Prince of Civet Cats, I Went on a Rampage with My Literary Genius Brother Good news: I transmigrated. Bad news: My father was already on his deathbed when I arrived. Good news: My two older brothers had both passed the imperial examinations and become officials, so they could protect me for the rest of my life. Bad news: My eldest brother is a sharp-tongued critic, and my second brother is as thick as a plank. As the third son, I can only clean up after —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Have you ever read a novel with three male protagonists? Have you ever read a novel where a great writer personally teaches you how to rebel? Have you ever read a historical romance novel set in the Song Dynasty? I bet there are some words in those novels that he recognizes, but you don't.

24. 174 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] This is the only alternate-history novel anywhere to feature a protagonist who fulfills the ideals of "establishing a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, securing the lives of the people, carrying on the lost teachings of the sages of the past, and bringing peace to all generations." From the start, he is caught in a dead-end situation: Zhangsun Wuji has already begun laying the groundwork to frame him, and fewer than six y 5.6kReads—Score50614d adds

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    A weak Song Dynasty? Let's have a Tang Dynasty novel. This novel is of such high quality as a historical romance or a serious drama, with the potential to become a classic. If it were adapted into a TV series, this novel would be unparalleled! This novel is high-quality, intellectually stimulating, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliantly portrayed characters! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" will be completed in mid-September, with nearly a million words, all foreshadowing resolved, all plot holes filled, and no disappointing ending. I recommend reading the comments section of the last chapter first; the author has summarized the entire novel in the comments, which will aid your reading. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is astonishing, his scope grand, his themes lofty, his thoughts profound, his knowledge solid, his cultural background deep, and his political maneuvering top-notch. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me!

25. 175 大 Great Song: Reborn as Yue Fei, How Ma Su Can Save Himself 大宋：穿成岳飞，看马谡如何自救 Zhong Xiaoxia钟小虾Historical248k WordsCompleted Great Song: Transmigrated as Yue Fei, Watch Ma Su Save Himself After his water supply was cut off at Jieting, Ma Su fell asleep in a state of anxious dread. When he woke again, he found himself in Yue Fei’s body, after Yue Fei had been demoted to the Court of Judicial Review and tortured. “Congratulations, you have received the blessings of the Two Marquis of Wu. “Beginner blessing: Infinite Reincarnation. If you die within a day, you return to the starting point.” Ma Su desperately wants to die 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    How about trying this?

26. 176 魂 Reborn as Fang La, I Face 150,000 Song Troops Head-On from the Start 魂穿方腊，开局硬刚十五万宋军 Mu Xin Mugong木辛木公Historical152k WordsOngoing He wakes up in Fang La's body, with Tong Guan's army of 150,000 about to... I have no System. My only golden finger is a thousand years of historical knowledge from the future! The uprising has begun. According to the course of history, I will be executed by dismemberment the following autumn. With nowhere left to turn, I choose a path: divide the troops and march swiftly to seize Zhenjiang Prefecture, clear the land and fortify it, then face Tong Guan's 150,000 elite soldiers head-on and protec 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you just come and see, I can conquer the Earth. I will never, ever feel aggrieved.

27. 177 三 The Three Heroes and Five Gallants: A Villainous Young Prince from the Start 三侠五义，开局反派小王爷 Cold Rain, Chilly Pines雨冷松寒Historical599k WordsCompleted Pang Yu transmigrates into the world of The Three Heroes and Five Gallants, becoming a villain who has committed every kind of evil and is destined to die beneath Bao Zheng’s execution blade. At this critical moment, he is lucky enough to awaken a System. To keep himself from heading straight for Bao Zheng’s blade, Pang Yu transforms into a model young man: opening granaries to distribute food, demolishing the Soft Red House, and mastering both martial arts and literature. He can do it all, and 1.9kReads8.4Score10514d adds
28. 178 槛 Respectfully Submitted by an Outsider: Three Lives, Three Worlds 槛外人敬上：三生三世 Xu Xu Ru Yu徐徐如雨Ancient Romance157k WordsCompleted I wrote this book for my wife. Once, she told me that if I died before her, she wouldn’t be able to bear it. That led us to talk about reincarnation. Is there really another life? Can people who love each other meet again? Later, while reading Dream of the Red Chamber, I decided to write this book. My wife is a lot like Miaoyu in the novel: strong-willed, distant, and in poor health. She asked me why she wasn’t more like Daiyu. I said that plenty of people love Daiyu, but I’m your very own “Zhan 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Although it's a fictional historical romance, the first part is set in the Northern Song Dynasty, and the protagonist even encounters a well-known figure.

29. 179 官 Your Majesty, Something’s Wrong! Su Zhe Is Rebelling to Save His Brother 官家不好了，苏辙救兄心切造反了 Country Kitchen乡间小厨Historical467k WordsOngoing The Nine Tripods appear, and the True Emperor rises. The Jiuli submit, and the people are brought to heel! Han Qi: The realm cannot go a single day without a ruler. Your Majesty should make plans now and adopt a son from the imperial clan to reassure the people! Zhao Zhen: My son is dead! Wen Yanbo: The thirteenth son of the Prince of Runan is a worthy candidate. He is unquestionably the best choice to become the future Crown Prince of Great Song! Zhao Zhen: Will anyone spare a thought for me? M 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I was betrayed and killed by my brother in my past life, so I'm going to betray and kill him in this life.

30. 180 恨 Hating the Song 恨宋 Watching the Rain by the Window倚窗观雨Historical137k WordsOngoing The Yuanyou Reforms, and the struggle between the old and new factions. Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Su Shi, and other familiar figures lived for their ideals and ambitions in this era. Their remarkable stories have been passed down through the ages, and the lessons of the past can guide the future. Let us tell once more a story or two from this time. Here is an account that delves into the very heart of the Great Song dynasty. Please, take your seats. 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Another book titled "The Prime Minister of the World" is so meticulously researched that it makes you feel like you've stepped into the Song Dynasty.

31. 181 重 Reborn as the Emperor 重生之老子是皇帝 Er Dan贰蛋Historical5.7M WordsCompleted To sleep with beauties in his arms and wield power over all under heaven when he wakes: now that’s the life a man should lead! Zhao Dongting transmigrates into an emperor and tirelessly pursues this modest goal. 2.8kReads8.8Score31914d adds

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    This is a good book. It has no system and is slightly mystical (the martial arts are a bit unorthodox). The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Emperor Duanzong of Song, Zhao Shi, in the third year of the Jingyan era. When the once mighty Song Dynasty was reduced to a small corner of Guangnan West Road, a situation that seemed beyond saving by any means, he managed to fight back with tens of thousands of remnant soldiers, forcefully pushing back the Mongol Yuan, Dali, and Western Xia dynasties, and restoring the Song Dynasty to its peak.

32. 182 陟 The Bright Moon over Zhishan: A Few Tales of Me and My Godfather, Wang Anshi 陟山明月：我与干爹王安石二三事 Strings of the Xiaoxiang Pavilion潇湘馆的琴弦Ancient Romance255k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate as the Female Lead ➕ Second Marriage ➕ Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger ➕ Beat the Scumbag Senseless ➕ The Twelve Beauties of Jiangning] Historical records say that Wang Anshi took his second daughter-in-law as his adopted daughter and married her off to Prince Qi, Zhao Hao?! Little do they know that she transmigrated to the Northern Song dynasty, going from a kitchen maid in the inner courtyard all the way to becoming a princess consort! The moonlight shines on more than the rear cou 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Not at all resentful, she grows up while simultaneously beating up her abusive husband, divorces him, becomes a princess, and even supports the reform movement.

33. 183 选 Choose a Hero to Change History? Hold On, Let Me Try First 选英雄改变历史？等等，我先逝逝 Long Slow久缓Historical2.5M WordsOngoing When a major figure of an era runs into serious trouble, history is left with regrets. To set history right, the protagonist, Xi Zixin, is basically useless, so he has to rely on historical figures summoned from other eras to turn the tide and resolve those lingering regrets. The White-Haired Army of the Tang Dynasty, the Battle of Baoning in the Southern Ming, the First Emperor burning books and burying scholars... 263Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    The Song Dynasty also had its regrets and unresolved grievances. [Sending a heart] The chapters about the Song Dynasty range from around chapter 320 to over chapter 700, and from chapter 50 to chapter 80.

34. 184 博 A Doctor Transmigrates into a Fallen Household and Goes on a Rampage in the Southern Song 博士穿越破落家，他在南宋杀疯了 The Compassionate Chen Kaiyun大慈大悲的陈凯云Historical376k WordsOngoing Transmigration + history + imperial examinations + farming and technological development + building a powerful army + defeating the Jurchens and resisting the Mongols + steady pacing + some wish fulfillment + no golden finger Li Xingchen, a double PhD in archaeology and chemistry, discovers that his girlfriend is actually a “Brazilian steak.” Devastated, he is hit by a truck and his soul transmigrates into the body of a poor, bankrupt landowner in the Southern Song. First, he takes on the local —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I found this in the book-starved section and read it straight away. The writing is very mature, quite different from those pretentious, face-slapping opening novels by Tomato! It has a more traditional style, making it very enjoyable to read. The male protagonist transmigrates into a poor landlord family in the Southern Song Dynasty, taking the imperial examinations, becoming an apprentice, and fighting against the Jin and Mongols—it's a really good read! 😊☺️

35. 185 开 After Saving the Emperor at Yashan from the Start, I Became the Empress’s Prime Minister and Father Figure 开局崖山救驾后我成了女帝的相父 Luo Luo Bai Bai洛洛白白Historical149k WordsOngoing [Multiple Heroines] Lin Cuo has just finished creating a ruler for the Yashan scenario in Crusader Kings, giving himself the two traits [Zhongda] and [Fengxian], when his graphics card explodes on the spot. When he opens his eyes again, it is the second year of the Xiangxing era, the final moments of the Battle of Yashan. Amid a raging storm, the forty-four-year-old Lu Xiufu carries seven-year-old Zhao Bing on his back, preparing to leap into the sea. At the same time, a panel appears before Lin 2Reads—Score14714d adds

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    He turned the tide in the final moments of the Southern Song Dynasty.

36. 186 朱 Zhu Di Reborn: The Night of the Candlelight Shadow and Axe! 朱棣重生，开局烛影斧声夜！ General Who Subdues the Rebels破虏将军Historical549k WordsOngoing A Night of Candle Shadows and Axe Sounds! (The rating has just come out, so don't let it affect you) The founding emperor has died. Whoever enters the palace first will have the advantage! No one understands how to seize an opportunity better than Zhu Di, and no one understands how to handle relations between uncles and nephews better than he does! In this life, there will be no defeat at Gaoliang River, only the invincible Three Great Battalions! Northern Han, Western Xia, and Great Liao: not o 1.1kReads6.4Score12314d adds

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    Emperor Yongle time-travels to the Song Dynasty, defeats Zhao Er, and ushers in a golden age! A must-read!

37. 187 重 Reborn in the Huizong Era: Building Military Schools, Developing Industry, and Starting a Revolution 重生徽宗年间办军校搞实业闹革命 Big Pig Farmer Zhou Dailang养猪大户周大郎Historical195k WordsOngoing Later generations all say the Song dynasty was a benevolent and prosperous age. But Zhang Ji discovered that the Zhao Song dynasty's benevolence extended only to bureaucrats and aristocratic families. Any society without advanced productive forces and relations of production might be wealthy, but that wealth would probably belong only to bureaucrats and landlords. For ordinary people, simply avoiding a time of turmoil was enough to make an age seem prosperous. Born into a prominent family, Zhang —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is definitely not it. Aside from the poorly chosen title, it has a tight logical structure, a vivid plot, and plenty of exciting moments.

38. 188 大 Great Song: Building a Steam Engine by Hand from the Start 大宋：开局手搓蒸汽机 Warm Front Passing Through暖锋过境Historical366k WordsOngoing Li Yuan, a top AI architect, transmigrates into the body of Zhang Yuan, a good-for-nothing concubine-born son of the Vice Minister of Works. He also discovers that the Song dynasty’s technological tree has gone wildly off course! While Bianjing is still applauding a newly written poem, steam trains are roaring across the distant West, tearing through the land. With a devastating technological gap looming, Zhang Yuan has no choice but to ignite the flames of the Industrial Revolution himself. To 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    By gradually unlocking the technology tree, you'll eventually have a steam engine, and then a refrigerator.

39. 189 臣 I Was Born a Commoner, So Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 臣本布衣，为何逼我称帝？ Jiangnan Scenery江南山水Historical3.6M WordsCompleted On the day he transmigrates, he gets three shocks in a row: he has an engagement, his fiancée isn’t pretty, and all six of his brothers-in-law are bandits. “How can you call them bandits? They’re the six mighty generals who followed me in founding the empire and ascending the throne!” 21.3kReads8.6Score2.1k14d adds

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    This book, Yoshi

40. 190 大 A Worried Minister of the Great Song 大宋忧臣 Du Hong都泓Historical339k WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Palace Scheming + High Martial Arts + Wild Imagination + Historical Ensemble] The Great Song: it’s hard to say you love it. The Liao and Jin bully it, and it can’t even beat Western Xia. Yet there’s no reason to laugh at it, either. The land is prosperous, the treasury brings in more than three times the revenue of the Tang, movable type printing sparks a revolution in knowledge, paper money reshapes financial history, and the bustling Qingming Festival scene along the rive 37Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    A good historical article, without any system or time travel elements, full of logical thinking, and enjoyable to read.

41. 191 大 The Republic of Great Song 大宋共和国 Little Fei Zen Tea小飞禅茶Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Zeng Shouyi, a modern materials engineer, is transported back to the Northern Song dynasty after a laboratory accident. He becomes the unknown illegitimate son of Zeng Gongliang, the famed chancellor of Quanzhou. With his ability to improve technologies already available in the Song dynasty, his foresight into the course of history, and the introduction of modern management ideas, he rises from a son marginalized by his family. He develops overseas trade in Quanzhou and builds a commercial empir 177Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Absolutely, the new book is really good!

42. 192 宋 Mount Yashan at the End of the Song Dynasty: I Have Cannons, and You’re Still Fighting on Horseback? 宋末崖山：朕用大炮你还玩骑射？ Cangmang Mountain苍莽山Historical1.2M WordsCompleted No System, no female lead, objective and fair, not a brainless power fantasy. This novel is also known as: “Yashan at the End of the Song: I’ve Got Cannons, and You’re Still Using Bows and Arrows?” “Transmigrating to Yashan: I, Zhao Bing, Will Never Jump into the Sea” Zhao Xiaorui wakes up one morning transmigrated as Zhao Bing, the last emperor of the Song Dynasty, on the eve of the naval battle at Yashan. Run away? Where to? The Song Dynasty was an extraordinarily prosperous empire, the pinnac 288Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    No system, objective and fair. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Zhao Bing, the last emperor of the Song Dynasty, on the eve of the Battle of Yamen. He defeats the Mongol Yuan Dynasty with technology that is more than 600 years ahead of his time at the end of the 19th century.

43. 193 穿 Transmigrating to the Northern Song: Restoring the Imperial Court 穿越北宋之重振朝纲 The Immortal Realm Is Full of Workhorses仙界多牛马Historical807k WordsOngoing Transmigrate to the Northern Song Dynasty, where the people are as beautiful as jade and the young nobles are unmatched in the world. [No System + power fantasy + powerful minister + field missions + masterful schemes] Put down Liangshan, subdue Tian Hu, Wang Qing, and Fang La, conquer the Jin and destroy the Liao. The “Humiliation of Jingkang” never happened. No matter how foolish the emperor of the Great Song may be, even if he can only serve as a figurehead, he must not be insulted! In the bl 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're not convinced, watch this and you'll feel great; the aftereffects will be so strong they'll make you dizzy.

44. 194 水 The White-Robed Scholar of Liangshan in Water Margin 水浒梁山之白衣王秀才 Jade-Faced Little Bodhidharma玉面小达摩Historical872k WordsCompleted Through a twist of fate, modern man Wang Lun transmigrates into Liangshan in Water Margin, only to become the petty, jealous White-Robed Scholar Wang Lun. See how he changes his image, gathers the heroes persecuted by the imperial court, and gradually ascends to the throne. To get Qin Ming to join Liangshan, should he use a scheme to make him kill his whole family? Absolutely not! To get Zhu Tong to join Liangshan, should he simply kill the young master? Never! To get An Daoquan to join Liangsha 3.8kReads8.5Score26014d adds

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    No system in the game; everyone who occupies Liangshan Mountain and raises their banner in rebellion is a hero—it's all so exciting to watch! 🏵️🏵️🏵️

45. 195 我 I Bring the World Under Control in the Great Song 我在大宋定天下 Yi Wuan逸乌安Historical160k WordsOngoing After an unexpected upheaval, God chooses Chen Junking to complete his test and sends him to the Song dynasty. But another mishap sends him, by a twist of fate, to the first year of the Jingkang era. Facing the Great Song dynasty on the brink of collapse, Chen Junking relies on his own ingenuity and determination to turn the tide. Not only does he complete his assigned test, he also finds perfect love. But then he becomes embroiled in an even greater conspiracy, and boldly drags God down from hi 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New book recommendation: a fusion of science and history—what sparks will it ignite? Please give it a good review.

46. 196 水 Water Margin: The Fearsome Hero Who Crushes the Bandits 水浒之荡寇枭雄 Dreaming Back to the Past梦回往事Historical1.4M WordsCompleted The Zhu Family Manor at Dulonggang was wiped out in a massacre sparked by a single chicken. Faced with Liangshan's aggressive advances, I, Zhu Biao, certainly won't give an inch. The male lead gets engaged to Hu Sanniang from the start, while secretly recruiting true heroes who are loyal and righteous. He'll poach every last talent from the four great bandit gangs… He'll put down internal rebellion and repel foreign invaders. He'll make the Song Dynasty, the richest dynasty in history, the most 4.7kReads8.5Score29214d adds

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    These two books, written during the Song Dynasty, are rare gems among the Water Margin genre.

47. 197 来 If You End Up in the Northern Song Dynasty’s Liangshan, Can You Really Leave Without Regrets? 来了北宋梁山还能留下遗憾么 Spicy Snack Young Master辣条公子Historical300k WordsOngoing This book centers on the rallying cry: “Drive out the Tartars and reclaim the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!” A historically satisfying novel officially endorsed by the authorities → multiple female leads → leading troops to repel foreign invaders → avenging the Jingkang humiliation in blood → reclaiming the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!! A different take on the story of the Water Margin. The protagonist is warmhearted and down-to-earth, and the overa 4.5kReads—Score66714d adds

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    An officially acclaimed historical fantasy novel → multiple female leads → leading troops to resist foreign invaders → bloody revenge for the Jingkang Incident → recovery of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun!! Add to bookshelf for later reading. A different Water Margin storyline. The protagonists are humane and down-to-earth. A good book with an overall uplifting and passionate message. The villains are intelligent, mainly shown in the battles against the Jin army.

48. 198 大 Great Song: I Will Never Sell My Realm 大宋：朕的江山不卖 The Northernmost Man Beyond the Arctic北极以北男人之男Historical111k WordsOngoing Court intrigue and ordinary street folk, bloody warfare and tender romance. A lighthearted, humorous style brings history to life in all its weight. A fresh perspective reveals the extraordinary story of an ordinary person. No godlike protagonist, no high-tech gadgets, no cardboard-cutout cast, and no mindless power fantasy. The author comes to you with heartfelt sincerity and a distinctive style! Sample: After seeing her husband off, Su hurried out as soon as she had a moment to spare. She spot 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is my own work; those who prefer fast-paced, intense action should avoid it. The writing style is light and humorous, yet it portrays a weighty history. It offers a unique perspective, showcasing the legends of ordinary people. There are no superhuman protagonists, no advanced technology, no stereotypical ensemble casts, and no cringeworthy moments of slapstick humor. The author brings you this work with genuine sincerity and a distinctive writing style! Example content: After attending to her husband, Madam Su quickly slipped out of the house. She saw several neighbors whispering in front of her courtyard. Madam Su paused, forced a bitter expression, patted her chest, and exclaimed, "Oh dear, what should I do?" "Don't panic, Madam Liu, what happened to Registrar Liu?" The neighbors asked with great concern. Madam Su breathed a long sigh of relief. "The Emperor has sent two imperial guards to protect my second son. You know, my courtyard is small; how will we be able to live here?" Madam Su looked troubled. Example: The light cavalry quickly dispersed and retreated to the flanks, while the heavy cavalry revealed their ferocity like wild beasts. Dozens of riders formed more than ten columns, facing the Song soldiers directly. The armored horses galloped faster and faster, their thunderous roar like lightning, and they were about to crash into the Song army's ranks. Tuola led the light cavalry around to the flank and rear of the heavy cavalry, waiting for the heavy cavalry to tear open an opening and deliver a fatal blow to the Southerners. "Open!" Commander Zhang Shun roared fiercely. The heavily armored soldiers in front, holding their breastplates, parted to the sides, and hundreds of chevaux-de-frise and palisades were pushed from inside the formation to the front in a matter of breaths. The heavy knights desperately reined in their horses, but the armored horses, already charging, could not stop their momentum and continued to charge forward. The first few warhorses crashed into the chevaux-de-frise, fell to the ground with mournful cries, and their riders were thrown violently out...

49. 199 穿 After I Transmigrate to the Northern Song Dynasty in 1111 穿越北宋1111后 Lookout Mountain No. 1望岚一号Historical358k WordsOngoing The moon we see today is the same moon that shone on people long ago. Meng Renfeng transmigrated bodily to the Northern Song dynasty, returning to the appearance of a young man. He had hoped to live a carefree life, spending his days as a shepherd amid the boundless scenery of the towering Qilian Mountains and the surging Yellow River. But the world was caught in a time of upheaval. The Jingkang Incident came, and the two emperors were taken north. The Son of Heaven retreated to a corner, and ha —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is what finally brought an end to the stifling Song Dynasty.

50. 200 九 Nine-Patterned Dragon: I Become the Big Brother in Water Margin 九纹龙：我在水浒当大哥 Professional Driver职业司机Historical370k WordsOngoing First, no System. Second, no golden finger. Third, no way to build machine guns or rocket launchers. Hong Xiaoshuai transmigrates into Nine-Tattooed Dragon Shi Jin, bringing his knowledge of the plot to change his fate! He refuses to be deceived or accept amnesty, and leads his brothers to carve out a new world! He rescues Lin Chong, protects Wu Song, and gathers righteous brothers across Shandong. He defeats the Liao and Jin, battles treacherous foes, and rewrites Water Margin to shatter the he 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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