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. 201 大 The Great Song Coroner, Part Three 大宋提刑官第三部 Northwest Brother Mao西北毛哥Historical539k WordsCompleted At the end of the Southern Song, Song Ci, the founding father of Chinese forensic science, resigns from office and retreats into seclusion after losing all faith in the court. He devotes himself to completing the work of a lifetime, The Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified. But the tides of the age will not let him stand apart. Mongol cavalry rides south, and the realm is shattered. In his twilight years, Song Ci is forced to return to public life. From a corruption-murder case at the Jianyang 795Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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   The Great Song Dynasty's Chief Censor, Part 3

2. 202 水 Water Margin: I, Lu Junyi, Will Never Join Liangshan 水浒：我卢俊义，绝不上梁山 On Mount Penglai蓬莱山上Historical675k WordsOngoing In his previous life, he was the head of a fraud syndicate that dominated both the underworld and the legitimate world. Betrayed by his trusted aide, he fell off a cliff and died. In this life, his soul enters Lu Junyi, the Jade Unicorn of Hebei, and from the start he finds himself trapped in a fatal predicament, sentenced to exile on Shamen Island! “Joining Liangshan? That’s just asking for death!” The upright, simple-minded Lu the Gentleman has been given the soul of a top schemer who knows pe 1kReads—Score10814d adds

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   This book is definitely worth reading!!!

3. 203 重 Reborn: I Plunder Traits, and Emperor Huizong of Song Is My Father 重生：掠夺词条，宋徽宗是我爹 Jing Xingchen京星辰Historical771k WordsOngoing (Not a mindless power fantasy + some farming + a little unofficial history + not too fantastical) After transmigrating, Zhao Yuan arrives in a parallel-world Song dynasty and becomes a cannon-fodder foot soldier. In the first year of the Jingkang era, the land is ravaged and the court is rife with bandits. The Jin army is formidable, launching campaigns everywhere, and Song soldiers die at an alarming rate. As Emperor Huizong and Emperor Qinzong make one disastrous decision after another, the Ji 6Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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   🌵 He transmigrated into the body of a prince from the Song Dynasty who had been abandoned among the common people. He gained a system to rely on and, on the verge of being besieged by the city, was appointed emperor in a time of crisis, saving the country from danger and earning the reputation of a tyrant.

4. 204 大 Great Song: From the Start with the Dragon-Head Guillotine 大宋：开局龙头铡 Snow Lotus Fruit Flavor雪莲果味Historical323k WordsCompleted Reborn as a condemned playboy prince in the Northern Song, he faces the executioner's blade from the start! At this critical moment, Zhao Zhen awakens a sign-in System and gains knowledge of criminal investigation and forensic medicine. He cracks a case that was certain to bring a death sentence and narrowly survives, only to get caught up in a string of bizarre murders. Amid the undercurrents at court, he unravels mysteries and exposes the mastermind behind them. He overcomes every challenge th 16Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 205 北 The Northern Song’s Money-Powered God of War 北宋钞能力战神 Walnut Invincible核桃无敌Historical145k WordsOngoing Kill Tong Guan, execute Wang Fu, and confiscate Zhu Mian’s estate! Zhe Yanzhi, cast-off son of the Zhe family, a Northern Song border army clan, arrives in Bianjing as a hostage, carrying a blood feud. At the brink of despair, his golden finger awakens, etching memories of the future into his mind. He spends money to buy his life: gold and silver heal his wounds, copper coins mend his bones. He grows stronger by spending, builds and trains his army, then heads north to resist the Jin! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 206 北 Northern Song Son-in-Law: I Rescue a Princess from Drowning from the Start 北宋驸马，开局救下落水公主 Smiling Tang笑笑棠Historical720k WordsCompleted [One female lead!] [No System] [Historical figures come with bite-sized facts. Northern Song history fans, don’t miss this!] Shen Yu, a double master’s graduate in history and Chinese language and literature from Peking University, worked himself to death in the rat race. His soul transmigrated into the body of a penniless scholar who shared his name in the fifth year of the Huangyou era of the Song dynasty. It was hell mode from the start! His home was bare, a local bully was at the door, and h 1.9kReads8.8Score17414d adds

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   The male protagonist transmigrates to the Song Dynasty, saves Princess Fukang and becomes her husband, thus incurring the wrath of Emperor Yingzong. But no worries, his younger brother is the son of Emperor Renzong. He hopes to change the tragic fate of the Song Dynasty!

7. 207 执 Holding the Song Dynasty 执宋 Dreaming of Ascending to Heaven Long Agoing畴昔梦登天ingHistorical1.1M WordsCompleted [History + One Heroine + Imperial Examinations + Northern Song Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue] After transmigrating to the Northern Song dynasty in the fourth year of the Qingli era, Xu Xiu finds himself facing hellish difficulty from the start. Cast aside by his family and humiliated at school, he uses his wits to turn the tables. All he wanted was to live as a carefree man of means, but he is unexpectedly swept into the currents of history. At Huazhou Academy, he witnesses the creation of 7kReads8.9Score88714d adds

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   The author's writing is excellent, with almost no flaws so far. It's not just a wish-fulfillment story, but each character's regrets are addressed as much as possible.

8. 208 水 Water Margin: At Wild Boar Forest, Dong Chao Turns on Xue Ba from the Start 水浒：开局野猪林，董超怒杀薛霸 Big Stone Block大石墩子Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into Water Margin, I somehow became Dong Chao, the hapless minor character who doesn't survive more than a few episodes in the original! The [Brotherhood System] bound to me said: If you want to live, you have to swear brotherhood with the heroes. So I turned around and killed my partner Xue Ba, then swore brotherhood with Lin Chong in the Wild Boar Forest. From that moment on, fate went into overdrive, and the whole world of Water Margin went completely off the rails. Lin 5.5kReads7.5Score52514d adds

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   Dong Chao, a modern-day office worker, wakes up to find himself a lowly clerk in Kaifeng Prefecture in the world of Water Margin, his time travel occurring on the eve of the Wild Boar Forest! How will he escape the fate of this "villainous servant" who was about to kill Lin Chong in the original story? Bound by a "Brotherhood System," he turns the tables, killing his colleagues and rescuing Lin Chong, thus embarking on a completely different path of brotherhood. He cleverly seizes Liangshan, reforms internal affairs, promotes modern technology, and his snowflake salt business flourishes. He befriends Chai Jin, recruits heroes like Lin Chong, Wu Song, and Lu Zhishen, and forges life-and-death friendships with top figures like Pang Wanchun, Du Xue, and Wang Yin, whose stories weren't fully explored in the original novel. He navigates the machinations of powerful figures like Gao Qiu and Cai Jing while simultaneously battling against forces like Song Jiang, Chao Gai, Fang La, and Wang Qing. Here, you'll find passionate brotherhood, intricately linked battles of wits, and a fierce clash between modern thinking and the chaos of ancient times. Witness how the protagonist rises from a lowly official to recruit talented individuals, reform the system, and, amidst the turbulent tides of the late Northern Song Dynasty, raises a new banner of "acting on behalf of Heaven," ultimately conquering the world! A grand epic with vivid characters, blending political intrigue and passionate fervor, this is a revolutionary tale that will give you a fresh perspective on the struggles for supremacy among the heroes of Water Margin! [Kiss][Kiss][Kiss]

9. 209 水 Water Margin: From the Start, I Had a Letter Ordering My Execution 水浒：开局一封杀头信 Jia Yi Bing Ding Ding Ding甲乙丙丁丁丁Historical92k WordsOngoing I woke up to find I had become Song Jiang. My head throbbed, Yan Poxi lay beside me, and on the table was a letter from Chao Gai asking me to join his bandit gang. The letter was there, the people were there, the cuckoldry was there, and so was the crime that would get me executed. In the original story, I killed Yan Poxi in a rage, fled for my life, spent the rest of my days seeking an imperial pardon, and died by poison. But now I’m Song Jiang, reborn in another world. This time, I’ll hid 3Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 210 大 The Song Dynasty's Top Minister 大宋一品权臣 Chasing the Deer at the End of the Ming Dynasty明末逐鹿Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Reborn in the final years of the Northern Song Dynasty, Qin Lie found himself in the best of times and the worst of times. This Song dynasty had the heroes of Liangshan, as well as Fang La's rebellion in Jiangnan. At court, the emperor indulged in extravagant pleasures, while his favored Six Bandits, including Cai Jing and Tong Guan, wreaked havoc across the realm. In the Sixteen Prefectures of You and Yun, the Khitans and Jurchens ran rampant; in the northwest, the Tanguts and Tibetans encroach 1kReads7.4Score10914d adds

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    Book recommendation!

11. 211 让 You Were Supposed to Take the Imperial Exam, So You Used a Phone to Copy Your Way to Top Scholar 让你考科举，你拿手机抄出个状元 Yu and Yan渝与琰Historical506k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + A Slight Golden Finger + No System + No Female Lead + Imperial Examinations + Everyday Life + Somewhat Slow-Paced + Lighthearted] Modern-day underachiever Zhao Rui, carrying a mobile phone, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a child prodigy in the Northern Song Dynasty. From the start, Bao Zheng forces him to take part in the Millennial Dragon and Tiger Rankings, and he has to come first in the palace examination too? His original body's mother turns out to be a transm 143Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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    This one is great! 😙

12. 212 我 I'm Really Not an Immortal, I'm Just Here to Play a Game 我真不是神仙，我是来玩游戏的 Xiao Xiao Wan小小万Historical222k WordsCompleted (Irreverent transmigration + soft sci-fi + advanced technology + the Song Dynasty + a moderately paced story + an ensemble cast from the late Northern Song) (The author is just writing this for fun. Read if you like it, and please be kind if you don't.) Ye Xun, a model young man from the new era of 2200, is tricked by New Galaxy Group into serving as a test subject. Under the pretext of “testing a new game,” they send him to the intercalary eleventh month of the first year of Jingkang, the very 124Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is well-written and I recommend it.

13. 213 大 General of the Great Ming 大明奉国将军 Chasing the Deer at the End of the Ming Dynasty明末逐鹿Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In the first year of the Hongguang era of the Southern Ming, Zhu Lianbi, a former special forces soldier, accidentally transmigrates to the outskirts of the fallen capital, carrying a sniper rifle. He is immediately hunted by the Manchu invaders. With no other choice, Zhu Lianbi fights back. Wherever the sun and moon shine, there lies the land of our Great Ming! The Manchu invaders, Li Zicheng, the Chuang King, Zhang Xianzhong, the King of the Great Western Kingdom, the pirate leader Zheng Zhilo 1.8kReads8.6Score14214d adds
14. 214 重 Rebuilding the Great Song 重塑大宋 Xiao Qilang萧七郎Historical683k WordsOngoing Since Heaven has given me this opportunity, I will change history, rebuild the Great Song, form the strongest army on land and sea, sweep across the four seas and eight wildernesses, and make the whole world submit to the sons of Han... Zhao Liqing, who transmigrated and became an imperial son of Emperor Renzong of Song, swears to become a warrior emperor, reclaim the Western Regions, bring the South Seas into the empire, campaign north beyond the Northern Sea, and conquer Japan in the east... 65Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    🐉The emperor guards the nation's gate🚪,👑the monarch dies for the country۩ Yue Fei: Commander of thousands of troops (Gold), seeks good fortune and avoids misfortune (Gold), born with divine strength (Red) Han Shizhong: Protagonist of the Great Calamity (Blue), Body of a warrior (Gold), Eye of judgment (Gold) Qin Hui: Surprise attack (Purple), caters to others' preferences (Purple), opportunistic (Purple)

15. 215 救 Save Yue Fei and Build a Strong Song Dynasty 救岳飞建强宋 Cutting Off Fated Romance斩孽缘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Su Shi, a civil official. Yue Fei, a military general. What use is a System to me? Can it make civil officials stop being greedy and military officers stop fearing death? Can it give the people of the realm peaceful, prosperous lives? To hell with the System. My fate is mine to decide, not Heaven’s. 605Reads7.6Score—14d adds

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    This is a good book about Yue Fei from the Song Dynasty.

16. 216 举 Unrivaled Throughout the Song Dynasty 举宋无双 Mu Yi Yanyu木易言语Historical760k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [Reform] + [Unification] + [Conquest] + [No System] Reborn in the Southern Song Dynasty, he takes over the body of Emperor Gaozong of Song, Zhao Gou. He pardons Yue Fei, executes treacherous ministers, appoints the worthy, and quells internal unrest, turning history on its head. At last, he gives full rein to his ambitions, marches north into the Central Plains, recaptures Kaifeng, and presses on toward Huanglong... If you can't stomach the humiliating history of the South 792Reads8.4Score10214d adds

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    The Song Dynasty was alright, I guess.

17. 217 大 Great Song: Have I Become the Protagonist of the Jingkang Humiliation? 大宋：我成了靖康之耻的主角？ Pigskin Knight猪皮骑士Historical965k WordsOngoing In the first year of the Jingkang era, the Jurchen forces swept south and surrounded the capital. Smoke from the flames of war billowed across the lands on both sides of the Yellow River. "Wait, I was only joking. You really sent me to the Northern Song?" Zhao Xuan, who had transmigrated into Emperor Qinzong of Song, could only laugh and cry. Worse still, he had just one month to save Dongjing! He would have to face a hundred thousand Jurchen troops surrounding the city, utterly abysmal defenses 1.5kReads8.0Score10214d adds
18. 218 心 The Heart Trap: My Wife Betrayed Me, So I Became a Top Scientist 心阱：夫人背叛，我成科院大佬 My Wife Is a Bit Fierce老婆有点虎Urban189k WordsOngoing A beautiful, strong, and tragic male lead wins back his wife + an angsty romance + no cheating + no golden finger They had been married for three years and were deeply in love, until she started coming home late with the scent of unfamiliar cologne, treating her husband, a psychology PhD, as if he were invisible. He had personally helped her rise to the position of CEO, yet she was acting intimately with a male consultant and even turned around and accused him of psychologically controlling her. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's from the Northern Song Dynasty and worth reading.

19. 219 魂 Reborn in Zhao Gou's Body: I Am Zhao Tiele 魂穿赵构：朕乃赵特勒 Zheng Xipo郑西坡Historical180k WordsCompleted The “failed art student” who shot himself in a bunker is mysteriously reborn in the body of Zhao Gou, emperor of the weakened Southern Song! With internal strife, a corrupt court, and Jin forces at the border, watch this transmigrated art student awaken the [Industrial Knowledge Base] System, purge the court with an iron fist, equip the army with industrial technology, rise from Yingtian Prefecture, crush the Jin cavalry, restore the lands of Huaxia, and bring the Song Empire back to glory! Let 5Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 220 穿 Transmigrate to the Song Dynasty: Emperor Renzong Rules by Virtue, I Rule by Force! 穿越大宋：仁宗文治！我武治！ Sea of Tibet西藏之海Historical101k WordsOngoing Sun Jinfeng was a sailor. One day, while on a long voyage, he accidentally fell into the sea and drowned. When he opened his eyes, he found he'd transmigrated to the Song Dynasty. The good news: he'd become Zhao Zhen's only son, Zhao Xin! The bad news: he was only two years old... How many people in history have had the throne practically handed to them? With an identity like this, how could he not expand the borders? He'll strike north against the Liao and Western Xia, and reclaim the lost land —Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 221 大 The Great Song's Iron-Blooded Crown Prince Backs Yue Fei's Northern Campaign! 大宋铁血太子，力挺岳飞北伐！ The Carp Ascends Heaven's Gate鲤鱼登天门Historical265k WordsCompleted [No System] + [Political Intrigue] + [Straight for Huanglong Prefecture] + [Yue Fei's Northern Expedition] The blood from the Jingkang Humiliation had yet to be wiped away, and the ghosts haunting Bianliang had yet to fade! A soul from a later age transmigrates into Zhao Fu, the three-year-old Crown Prince of Emperor Gaozong of Song, who died young: a toddler's body with the soul of a seasoned veteran. From the Shaoxing era's tenth year all the way to a direct assault on Huanglong Prefecture! He 1.5kReads6.8Score10114d adds

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    🍒Who says there are no good books in the Song Dynasty? Aren't these a good example? The protagonist transmigrates to the Song Dynasty and becomes Emperor Qinzong. Thinking about the future, he is cautious and plans every step of the way. In this life, he will make the world without regrets!

22. 222 大 Wang Anshi, Reformer of the Great Song 大宋改革家王安石 Shadow Isle Breeze暗影岛风Historical105k WordsOngoing The emperor asked, “The Great Song is riddled with deep-rooted problems. How should we govern it?” Wang Anshi answered simply, “First, choose the right approach.” From then on, this civil official set out to cut into the tangled web of the old system. The Green Sprouts Law freed farmers from exploitation by powerful families charging usurious interest; The Equal Transport Law exposed years of waste in the imperial court; The Service Exemption Law required even wealthy households to shoulder t 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I've always loved history and initially wanted to write about time travel to the Northern Song Dynasty. However, I realized that Wang Anshi himself was like a time traveler; even such a brilliant man failed in his reforms. If I traveled back in time, I probably wouldn't even want to be near him. Therefore, this book is written based on historical facts and literary fiction, in a simple and easy-to-understand style. I welcome everyone to read it and offer your corrections.

23. 223 北 Northern Song Dynasty: I Met a Heartbreaker from the Start, and My Heart of Stone Began to Melt 北宋：开局遇渣女，水泥心松动 A Sigh as the Breeze Swirls Through the Dust清风绕尘叹Historical253k WordsOngoing No System. After transmigrating to the Northern Song, Guo Yun finds himself a kindred spirit to Emperor Huizong, joins the Imperial City Bureau, and rises to become its commissioner, building it up step by step until it becomes the Northern Song's most powerful institution. The Northern Song's greatest beauty must be Li Shishi, and he'll steal her away from the start. Starting out as the son of a wealthy merchant, just how far will Guo Yun go? Find out in the chapters... Ongoing! —Reads6.8Score—14d adds
24. 224 小 The Little Taoist Nun Has a Rebellious Streak 小道姑一身反骨 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted “As a hired assassin, killing is my specialty. I make sure my clients go peacefully.” “Be good. You don't need to cover your head. I'd never ruin that pretty face of yours. That would make it harder to carry your head to the Judicial Office and collect the reward.” The moon slanted over the river as night settled in. Mist hung thick in the air, dreamlike and hazy. Only the dim oil lamp hanging from a covered boat on the Qiantang River cast a faint, wavering glow. A small gray-robed Taoist, impos 24.2kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds

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    This is a truly female-centric novel set in the Song Dynasty; it's very good.

25. 225 万 Ranking the Myriad Worlds: From the Start with the Ten Crown Princes! 万界盘点：从十大皇太子开局！ Child Leading an Ox稚子牵牛Historical335k WordsCompleted My new book, Sky Screen Recap: The Ten Most Regrettable Emperors, Starting with the First, is now available! Chen Dao is a small-time gaming streamer with nothing going for him. By chance, he obtained the Myriad Worlds Recap System. At first, he thought about resisting, but after the System hit him with a rock-solid combo, Chen Dao gave in completely! [He was born in the far north and came into the world surrounded by Buddhist teachings. His name carried a meaning of nobility and priceless w 392Reads5.8Score—14d adds
26. 226 重 Reborn in the Southern Song: The Rogue Who Became Emperor 重生南宋，泼皮称帝传 I Love Revolvers我爱左轮Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [No System + Tech Tree + Building and Farming + Realism + Ideal for Middle-Aged and Older Readers] Hu Xiang, a modern-day wage slave, is reborn in 1220 AD, during the Southern Song dynasty. Fortunately, he’s the son of a small landowner. Unfortunately, the Mongol cavalry is at the height of its power, brandishing butcher’s knives as it conquers the world. Who dares defy them? Step forward! Hu Xiang steps forward! Do you know Sun Tzu’s Art of War, or the Thirty-Six Stratagems? Or do you have divi 389Reads6.0Score10614d adds
27. 227 水 Water Margin: Reborn in Zhu Biao, I Came Home to Find My Entire Family Slaughtered 水浒：魂穿祝彪，出门被屠灭满门 Fog Rising on a Snowy Day雪天起雾Historical292k WordsOngoing Zhang Yu was a new office worker who didn’t even dare talk back to his team leader. One cup of coffee during overtime sent him into the world of Water Margin. When he woke up, he was galloping on horseback through a rainstorm in the late Northern Song Dynasty. Behind him were Liangshan Marsh’s pursuers. He carried Zhu Biao’s wounds, and his mind was filled with the bloody images from the massacre of the Zhu family estate: people hoisted into the air on spears, hacked into three pieces by battle- 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is definitely worth reading.

28. 228 大 The Eighth Prince of Great Song: His Royal Whip Strikes the Emperor 大宋八王千岁，打王鞭怒抽皇帝 I Love Corgis我爱柯基犬Historical147k WordsOngoing He transmigrated to the Great Song and became Zhao Yin, the Eighth Prince, the emperor’s own uncle! Emperor Zhao Gou was lost in wine and women, neglecting state affairs and indulging corrupt officials at court! The Eighth Prince Zhao Yin was furious! He led elite cavalry to the gates of the imperial palace! “Today, I march on the palace to set the court straight!” The Eighth Prince Zhao Yin wore shining silver armor that blazed in the sunlight, as if a god of war had descended. In his hand, h 60Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A book with an exceptionally strong murderous aura

29. 229 魂 My Soul Transmigrated into Guo Jing: Making the Great Zhou Great Again 魂穿郭靖：让大周再次伟大 Nonprofessional Genius非专业天才Male-Channel Fanfiction652k WordsOngoing The history of the Mongols, Yuan, Song, and Jin is little discussed online. Yet some people from the East have ulterior motives, spreading rumors to muddy the origins of Chinese civilization. Their intentions deserve condemnation! The author uses Guo Jing as a starting point to revisit the world of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, set the record straight, and refute the fallacy that China ceased to exist after the Battle of Yashan. A man’s heart stays hard as iron until death. Watch him try his 166Reads—Score18614d adds

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    Some friends are interested in watching how Guo Jing rises up on the grasslands and rebuilds China.

30. 230 宋 The Song Dynasty's Twenty-Third Prince 宋之二十三皇子 Feng Chen Mozi风尘莫子Historical138k WordsOngoing A young blacksmith in a smithy, on the Vermilion Bird Avenue in Lin'an in the thirteenth year of the Shaoxing era. Snow still clung to the fur coats of the Jin envoys, while the Jurchens' arrogance and the Song people's cowardice set off a strange tale of hidden origins. After learning the truth about his past, the young blacksmith stormed the Court of Judicial Review alone, driven by the injustice he felt over Marshal Yue Yun. What path will Marshal Yue Yun lead him down? With his burning passi —Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 231 穿 Transmigrate as Emperor Qinzong: Saving the Song Dynasty in Fifteen Days 穿越宋钦宗，十五天拯救大宋 Pigskin Knight猪皮骑士Historical196k WordsOngoing Zhao Cheng accidentally transmigrates into the spineless Emperor Qinzong of Song. In fifteen days, the Jin will breach the capital! How can he save the empire from the Jingkang Crisis in just fifteen days? And how will he crush the Wanyan clan, win over Wanyan Jiumei, reclaim Youyun, trample Western Xia, conquer the Mongols, awe Dali, unify the realm, launch an eastern campaign against the Japanese pirates, sail south across the seas to catch turtles, and split open the dark skies above the Grea 1Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 232 弱 The Iron-Blooded Hero of a Weak Song Dynasty 弱宋铁血郎 Joyfully Tossing It Away欢喜丢好Historical927k WordsOngoing Who says the Song dynasty lacked courage for a hundred years? Just look at the hundred thousand soldiers and civilians who chose to die together. For all the countless mistakes made by the Northern and Southern Song, that final leap washed everything clean, like sand swept away by the tide, leaving not a trace behind. A young man from the modern era transmigrated into Zhao Bing, the young emperor of the Song, becoming a child rescued from the sea by Tanka fishermen. Given a second life, how coul 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    After the Battle of Yamen, the strategy of the Yuan Dynasty

33. 233 北 The Northern Song: The Legend of the Worthy Prince 北宋风云之贤王传奇 Zhou Xingchi of Youyan Mountain Manor幽燕山庄周行痴Historical713k WordsCompleted After waking up, overworked office drone Lin Yu transmigrates a thousand years into the past and becomes Zhao Defang, the “Eight Worthies Prince,” whose reputation in the history books was spotless, in the early days of the Song Dynasty. Only, his situation from the start is far from ideal: his father and brothers are suspicious of him, the court is rife with undercurrents, and despite his reputation as a virtuous prince, he is an awkward, idle nobleman who seems to enjoy every privilege but is —Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 234 穿 Transmigrating to the Northern Song Dynasty, My Father Is Grand Preceptor Cai 穿越北宋之我爹是蔡太师 Drunk at the Capital Gates While Bidding Farewell都门帐饮醉Historical1.5M WordsCompleted A modern man accidentally transmigrates to the Northern Song dynasty, only to become Cai Jing’s son, Cai You, the son of a notorious minister. “What? You say I’m a treacherous minister? Well, you’re absolutely right!” Father and son join forces. Cai You’s greatest wish in this life is to eat, drink, and be merry. Plot a coup? No way. I’m lazy, and I’m not doing it! Emperor Huizong of Song: “Cai You is truly a pillar of our Great Song. With him around, I can sleep easy.” Tong Guan: “That brat Cai 115Reads6.1Score—14d adds

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    🌾🌾 He became Cai You, the son of the notorious traitor Cai Jing. "What? You call me a traitor? Well, you're right!" Father and son joined forces. Cai You's greatest wish in life was to be happy, eating and drinking. Plotting to usurp the throne? No way! No way! I'm lazy, I won't do it! Emperor Huizong of Song: Cai You is truly a pillar of my Great Song Dynasty. With Cai You around, I can rest easy. Tong Guan: That little brat Cai You has stolen all our limelight! [Smirk]

35. 235 穿 Transmigrated to the Great Song: Emperor Huizong Begs Me to Come Out of Retirement 穿越大宋，宋徽宗跪求我出山 Who Took My Name谁去我的名字Historical136k WordsOngoing Fang Xiang obtains a Divine Immortal Roleplaying System. He must travel to different dynasties and eras and play the role of an immortal. Completing certain tasks, or achievements, earns him all kinds of miraculous treasures and mythical powers. He becomes the savior of Crown Prince Zhu Biao, the Penglai immortal of Qin Shi Huang, the savior of the Song emperor, Li Bai's guide, and an unreachable figure to the Jiajing Emperor. 25Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 236 大 Great Song: Reborn in Su Dongpo's Body, from the Start in the Crow Terrace Death Cell 大宋：魂穿苏东坡，开局乌台死牢 Old Friend from Jiangzuo江左旧人Historical160k WordsCompleted Zhang Juzheng, Grand Secretary of the Ming cabinet, never imagined that after exhausting himself for the state and suffering the tragedy of having his family property confiscated, he would open his eyes to find himself a prisoner in a Great Song dungeon: Su Shi! The Crow Terrace Poetry Case was underway. The New Party’s lackeys across the court had trumped up charges, and the blade was already at his throat. The original Su Shi was writing a farewell poem and preparing to entrust his family to s 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Fine writing, farming, various pairings, bring it on if you disagree.

37. 237 穿 Transmigrating to the Song Dynasty 穿越之宋朝 A Flower on Beishan北山一枝花Historical147k WordsCompleted A national research institute has been assigned by its superiors to search for cosmic neutrinos and explore the origins of life. Gao Yunlong, a staff member at the institute, is in charge of the mission. When a piece of equipment malfunctions, it takes him back a thousand years to the Song Dynasty. And so begins a story of transmigrating through history, featuring the loyal Yue Fei and the talented poet Li Qingzhao. This story is entirely fictional; any resemblance to actual people or events is 1Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 238 穿 Transmigrated to the Southern Song Dynasty as a Beloved Consort 穿越南宋做宠妃 Zhi Xingwu执星吾Ancient Romance790k WordsCompleted [Sweet Historical Romance] [A Little Revenge] [Devoted Love, No Harem Intrigue] [The heroine will return after faking her death and leaving the palace] Xie Ning, an intern illustrator, was struck by lightning and transported to the Shaoxing era of the Southern Song dynasty, where she became Yue Yinping, General Yue Fei's daughter. In this new world, Xie Ning had two wishes: First, she wanted to see the famous painting A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains, housed in the Shaoxing Painting Academy 242Reads8.9Score1314d adds

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    This is a romance novel set in the Song Dynasty, featuring a female protagonist who transmigrates into the body of Yue Fei's youngest daughter. Those interested can check it out. There are no cheat codes or special abilities involved.

39. 239 穿 Transmigrating into a Wuxia World: The System Lets Me Charm Any Heroine I Want 穿越综武系统助我随心所欲泡女侠 Ice Warrior冰斗士Male-Channel Fanfiction161k WordsOngoing Raising empresses and queens across the myriad wuxia worlds. In Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, he supports the empresses of Northern Song, the Khitan, and Western Xia, among others. The queens rule their nations; he rules the queens. There are countless heroines, including famous figures from the same era. The world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils features Li Qingzhao and Li Shishi. From the start, he transmigrates into the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Here’s the key point: this is about 200Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book isn't frustrating; it's currently set in the Northern Song Dynasty within the "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" universe. The female leads include Li Qingluo, Wang Yuyan, Li Qiushui, Wu Xingyun, Gan Baobao, Dao Baifeng, Qin Hongmian, Ruan Xingzhu, Madam Ma Kangmin, Azhu, Azi, Abi, Mu Wanqing, Zhong Ling, Li Qinglu, Li Shishi, and Li Qingzhao. This is the first book to include Li Shishi and Li Qingzhao within the "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" universe.

40. 240 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a political intrigue novel set in an alternate Eastern history. It constructs a complete world view, features distinctive characters, has a tight and fast-paced plot, and offers a very delicate portrayal of human nature and the human heart.

41. 241 我 Making a Fortune in the Northern Song 我在北宋，创业发财 Zhuang Shouzhuo庄守拙Historical52k WordsOngoing In the sixth year of Qingli, the Zhao Song dynasty is at peace and prosperity. At first, Zhao Sheng only wants to enjoy life in this era. But when Fan Zhongyan, an elderly man deeply concerned for the nation and its people, appears before him, he changes his mind and decides to do something for his age. And so, turning the Great Song from a docile sheep into a wolf baring its capitalist fangs becomes Tang Yi’s sole goal. —Reads—Score114d adds
42. 242 大 Shadows of Espionage in the Great Song 大宋谍影 Shiitake, Strawberry, and Beef Sauce香菇草莓牛肉酱Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [No System] [Lighthearted humor] The story of a modern-day agent who transmigrates to the Northern Song Dynasty. Zhang Yi burns government granaries behind enemy lines, assassinates Liao generals, poisons traitors, and secretly takes out an envoy from the Northern Bureau of Military Affairs. 4.1kReads8.6Score52514d adds
43. 243 项 Xiang Yu Descends: How Many Rounds Can the Heroes of Water Margin Last? 项羽降临：水浒好汉能撑几回合？ Qing Ruoqing清若卿Historical345k WordsCompleted Xiang Yu Descends: How Many Rounds Can the Water Margin Heroes Last? The pinnacle of martial might, fighting at full strength. The soul of the Western Chu Conqueror possesses Lin Chong, and Lin Chong is never a pushover again! Song Jiang offers a sacrifice to Heaven to unleash a deadly calamity, only to hear Xiang Yu throw back his head and laugh: “You’re the one who escaped the Feast at Hong Gate!” All thirty-six Heavenly Spirits gather? They’re nothing but remnants of old souls from Jiangdong! 194Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No holding back, just tough it out the whole time.

44. 244 坑 Betraying Cai Jing and Marrying a Princess: The Rebellious Son of the Northern Song Dynasty’s Final Years 坑蔡京，娶帝姬，北宋末年当逆子 Zecheng择宸Historical450k WordsOngoing [Agricultural development + multiple heroines + historical research + resistance against the Jin and northern campaigns + correcting historical regrets] The Jingkang Disaster is coming. I would rather be a rebellious son, defying all convention. I transmigrated into the body of the sixth son of Cai Jing, the foremost corrupt official. Don't blame me for making trouble for my old man. I married Zhao Fujin, Princess Maode, the most beautiful woman in the Northern Song. As a prince consort, I face —Reads—Score75814d adds
45. 245 带 I Transmigrated to the Late Northern Song Dynasty with a City-Building Game 带着城建游戏穿越北宋末年 Vast as Sea and Sky海天之大Historical369k WordsCompleted Reborn in the modern age, young God Emperor Li Junyi forged the Huaxia Empire, stretching across the sea of stars, with an iron fist and unrivaled power. Spiritual energy revived, technology soared, and wherever the empire’s battle standards advanced, all challengers bowed. Yet beneath the stars, danger lurked everywhere. The Western Church’s shadow crept in, its holy assassins’ venomous fangs aimed at the empire’s marshal; ancient immortal sects awoke from slumber, their haughty cultivators tre —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    How about this book about time travel to the Northern Song Dynasty?

46. 246 重 Reborn in the Great Song, I Vie with Zhao Gou for the Throne 重生大宋，我与赵构争天下 Grand Commander of Jiangdong江东大都督Historical539k WordsCompleted Han Lie, once the greatest mercenary king of his age, is reborn in the Great Song dynasty after the Jingkang Incident. At that time, the Jurchen invaders are pushing south, and bustling Bianjing, immortalized in Along the River During the Qingming Festival, has been reduced to rubble. The emperors of two generations of the Great Song, along with the princes and princesses of the imperial court, have all become prisoners. See how Han Lie, a mere eighth-rank county magistrate, will rise step by st 301Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! Male protagonist, time travel, farming, power struggle, ancient Song Dynasty historical novel. ① In the late Northern Song Dynasty, on the banks of the Bian River, spring was gentle. Chen Ning time-traveled to Bianjing (Kaifeng), the capital of the Song Dynasty. He initially mistook Li Qingzhao for a courtesan, making a living by brewing wine. He met Zhao Ji and Cheng Yi, analyzed the current situation of the Song Dynasty, and began the journey of unifying the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun and destroying the Western Xia. ② Han Lie, a king of mercenaries, was reborn in the Song Dynasty during the Jingkang Incident. At that time, the Jurchen southern barbarians invaded from the south, and the prosperous Bianjing depicted in the Qingming Scroll was reduced to ruins. Two emperors of the Song Dynasty were imprisoned. Watch as Han Lie, an eighth-rank county magistrate, rises step by step to usurp the Song Dynasty, recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun, launch a northern expedition against the Jurchens, and conquer the Western Xia, recreating the glory of the Han and Tang Dynasties!

47. 247 白 The Foolish Emperor Gets Even Crazier 白痴皇帝更疯狂 Old Black and White黑白老Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Also known as The Idiot Emperor Gets Even Crazier] [No System] Zhao Guanjia looked helplessly at his own body and shook his head. The previous owner had already run it into the ground! "I have to abstain for three months!!!" Zhao Guanjia resolved to change his fate and set the broken realm of the late Southern Song in order. But at this very moment, Kublai Khan is advancing south with his forces divided into three routes, intent on destroying the Southern Song! 298Reads7.4Score—14d adds
48. 248 魂 I Reincarnated as Wu Da, and Got Ximen Qing’s Script 魂穿武大，我拿了西门庆的剧本 There Is Always Some Space Left总有留白Historical299k WordsCompleted Driven to join Liangshan? Wu Zhi: “That's right. I drove them to it!” He transmigrates to the Northern Song dynasty and unexpectedly obtains the Sutra of the Jade Maiden. Jinlian, come practice with me! What? Li Shishi, Tong Jiaoxiu, and Zhao Fujin, you want to practice with me too? Cai Jing: “Zhao Fujin is my daughter-in-law, and Tong Jiaoxiu is my granddaughter-in-law. Can't you stop tormenting just me?” Zhao Ji: “My lord, you're mistaken. Zhao Fujin is my daughter, and Li Shishi is my lover. 57Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    It's worth watching!

49. 249 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 15.1kReads8.3Score96214d adds

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    The foreshadowing and resolution are perfectly executed; the more I read, the more I admire the author.

50. 250 大 The Great Song Water Margin: I Transmigrated as Emperor Huizong's Eldest Son 大宋水浒演义，穿越成徽宗长子 Gourd One Three葫芦一三Historical859k WordsOngoing Alternate Song Dynasty | Alternate History | Transmigrated Crown Prince | No System | No Golden Finger | Some dialogue within dialogue | Strategic | Cunning This story takes place in a version of the Song Dynasty from Water Margin, so it may differ from the historical Song Dynasty. Orphaned college student Zhao Song wakes up one day to find that he has transmigrated to the Song Dynasty! And not just that: he has become the eldest son of Prince Duan! When Prince Duan ascends the throne, seven-y 1.1kReads8.0Score10414d adds

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