The Chu-Han Contention, the An Lushan Rebellion, and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 楚汉争霸，安史之乱，五代十国

1. 1 大 The Great Zhou's Legitimate Eldest Grandson: Rewriting the Five Generations of Respect 大周嫡长孙：改写五代尊 Song Dongming, Who Loves Fried Bread Slices爱吃炸馍片的宋洞明Historical1.4M WordsOngoing A young man named Guo Yi transmigrates to the Five Dynasties era and becomes Guo Zongyi, eldest son of Guo Rong. He knows that in six months, his entire family will meet a gruesome end. His childish pleas fail to get him taken along, but a few innocent words inspire his father to build a secret chamber, allowing them to survive a bloody disaster. With careful persuasion, Chai Rong abandons his reckless pursuit of quick victories, and the balance of power in this chaotic age quietly begins to shi 40.5kReads7.7Score3.9k14d adds

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   On the night of the massacre, eight-year-old Guo Yi hid in a secret room, becoming the sole survivor of the Guo family. When he crawled out from the carnage, he witnessed his grandfather, Guo Wei, being crowned emperor in Chanzhou, a new dynasty born in bloodshed. And he knew—nine years later, at Chenqiao Post Station, a man named Zhao Kuangyin would reenact this script. But now, he was alive.

2. 2 唐 A Soldier's Journey at the End of the Tang Dynasty 唐末从军行 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The Tang dynasty was at the height of its glory, yet its political failings could only be reversed by a hero of the ages. As the saying goes, rise and fall are governed by fate, and after reaching its peak, prosperity must decline. After three hundred years of glory and turmoil, the magnificent Tang dynasty finally crumbled. That year, Chen Congjin arrived in this world. He would bring this chaotic era to an end. 131.3kReads9.0Score14.2k14d adds

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3. 3 有 With Me on the Throne, How Can You, Zhao, Claim the Throne? 有朕在，你赵大如何黄袍加身 The Black Duke's Mask黑公爵的假面Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Modern-day Guo Yi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a nine-year-old boy with the same name in ancient China. It’s the chaotic era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, in the third year of Qianyou under the Later Han. This Guo Yi is the eldest legitimate son of Chai Rong, Guo Wei’s adopted son, who is still known as Guo Rong at this point. The boy is called Guo Yige. As a history buff, Guo Yi knows what happens to the young Yige: he will be one of the members of the Guo family condem 8kReads7.7Score70114d adds
4. 4 小 The Rise of a Little Landlord 小地主崛起路 How Could One Know with Empty Sleeves两袖清风怎知Historical652k WordsOngoing The story of a transmigrator who only wants a quiet life, but is forced to change the world by the brutal, dehumanizing nature of the feudal system, and to surpass himself. (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental.) 524Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 5 开 From the Start, I Take Yang Guifei by Force, Then Bring Peace to the Tang Dynasty 开局强纳杨贵妃，还给大唐太平年 Master Of Mingzhi Mountain明知山山主Historical1.5M WordsOngoing No System. Real court intrigue. Meticulously researched. Faced with the three-way struggle between Li Longji, Li Heng, and Li Chu, and a value system already beginning to collapse, how will Li Tan, after transmigrating, restore the glory of the Tang Dynasty, step by step? In real history, no one was an NPC. Everyone chose the option that served their own interests best. A genuinely satisfying story told with historical realism. The Xuanwu Gate succession tradition has found its most outstanding 75.1kReads8.2Score9.5k14d adds
6. 6 北 The Ruthless Hero of Northern Wei 北魏枭雄 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical662k WordsOngoing The Jin dynasty’s fortunes crumbled, plunging the Central Plains into chaos. The Five Barbarians vied for control of the heartland, and turmoil engulfed the land. Emperor Xiaowen moved the capital and introduced reforms, blending the customs of the Hu and Han peoples in an effort to usher in lasting peace. Yet the reforms sowed trouble. The nobles grew alienated, undercurrents churned at court, and cracks began to form in the foundations of the state. Since ancient times, prosperity and decline 223.2kReads9.1Score25k14d adds

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   One book is about the late Tang Dynasty, and the other is about the Northern and Southern Dynasties; both are stories of the rise of commoners.

7. 7 北 The Heavenly Khan of Northern Qi 北齐天可汗 Bing Tiaoyue冰调悦Historical1.2M WordsOngoing The story of a normal person gradually going mad. [Historical power struggles] [Northern and Southern Dynasties] [Madmen] [Coming-of-age protagonist] Also known as The Strange Tales of Northern Qi, The Prince of Lanling Is My Little Brother, and Why Is There Another Lunatic? My Great Qi Is Doomed. Absurd version: Gao Yin: Father! Uncle is so handsome. I like him so much. Can you peel off his face and give it to me? Gao Yang: The Crown Prince is right! Little brother, you wouldn't be so stingy, w 89.6kReads9.1Score13k14d adds
8. 8 太 After Emperor Taizong, Rebuilding the Tang Dynasty 太宗之后，再造大唐 Li Zhen理振Historical1.2M WordsOngoing "The streets are carpeted with the bones of nobles; the imperial treasury has burned to ashes of brocade! Chang'an has fallen six times, and the Son of Heaven has fled nine! The Huang Chao Rebellion erupts; the Tibetans, Dangxiang, and Khitan run rampant. The late Tang and Five Dynasties plunge the realm into chaos, with warlords ruling unchecked and foreign tribes running amok as the common people wail in misery! In an age of chaos, the world is a furnace and all things are copper. Massacring c 84.8kReads9.2Score6.3k14d adds

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   [Heart] These three books are the absolute must-reads about the An Lushan Rebellion!!! The first one: "Becoming Emperor Xuanzong's grandson, I will definitely not let the Tang Dynasty decline!" [Angry] "Grandfather, Father, let me inherit the throne through the Xuanwu Gate Incident!" [Admiring] The second and third books are also excellent and worth reading. The third book is much longer, while the second one is still relatively new. [Sending Heart]

9. 9 在 A Bandit in Late Ming China: My First Heist Was Sun Chuanting 在明末当山贼第一次就抢了孙传庭 A Vast Sky in a Grand Dream大梦长空Historical2.2M WordsCompleted While traveling, Zhou Yan's mind wandered for a moment, and he found himself in the eighth year of the Chongzhen era of the Ming Dynasty. Forced to become a bandit, he never expected the first person he robbed to be Sun Chuanting, the last pillar of the Ming Empire. With Zhou Yan's arrival, will the crumbling Han dynasty still fall? Will Sun Chuanting, whose death was said to mark the fall of the Ming, still die in battle at Tong Pass? Will Lu Xiangsheng, praised as a once-in-a-generation talent 69.3kReads8.6Score7.9k14d adds
10. 10 重 Reborn in the Late Tang Dynasty: I, Li Cunxu, Will Never Spoil Entertainers 重生唐末，我李存勖绝不宠信伶人 User51942782用户51942782Historical349k WordsOngoing In the late Tang Dynasty, a soul from a thousand years in the future is reborn in the body of Li Cunxu, son of the Shatuo chieftain Li Keyong. He remembers how his predecessor met his end: after achieving success, he became infatuated with actors, and died as the nation fell into chaos. This time, he resolves never to repeat that mistake. He begins with practical measures. He takes in orphaned children and teaches them skills and literacy. He gathers the sons of military families to train toget 624Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A captivating political intrigue and farming novel; I eagerly await its adaptation into a TV series.

11. 11 开 The Nation's Doomed from the Start? First, I'll Cuddle My Consort and Take a Nap 开局就要亡国？先搂着妃子睡一觉 Spicy Boiled Fish发烧水煮鱼Historical784k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I had become Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. [Historical what-if] + [Tyrant emperor] + [Everyone is unhinged] + [Subverting expectations] + [Prince of Lanling] + [Feng Xiaolian, displayed in all her glory] Grandson of Gao Huan, son of Gao Zhan, and enemy of Yuwen Yong. The good news: I am the supreme ruler of the realm, with a beauty in my arms. The bad news: I am the notorious tyrant in history, who trusted treacherous 523Reads6.2Score10614d adds

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    This book unfolds from the perspective of Gao Wei, the last emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty, blending elements of historical fiction, the trope of a tyrannical ruler, and a chaotic cast. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a notorious tyrant but secretly plots to reverse the tide of history. Currently, the last 10 reviews all have 4 stars or higher. The history of the Northern Qi Dynasty is incredibly absurd. The plot is hilarious, historical figures follow the official timeline, and it features a large, historically accurate harem. The harem members are all real historical figures.

12. 12 五 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: From Squad Leader to Master of the Shattered Tang! 五代十国：从伍长开始逐鹿残唐！ The Man of the Silent South Wind南风不语人Historical1.0M WordsOngoing In 898, the first year of the Guanghua era at the end of the Tang dynasty, warlords carve up the land and fight among themselves. Rituals and morality have collapsed, people trade children for food, and the world is a living hell. Liu Rengong, military governor of Lulong, brazenly betrays Li Keyong and swallows up three military districts. Lu Yanwei, military governor of Yichang, flees to Weibo in defeat. It is at this moment that Wang Zhongmu arrives in this era, becoming a lowly squad leader a 65.2kReads8.5Score7.7k14d adds

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    This book is worth reading.

13. 13 布 Laying Plans in the Great Tang: I Crush the An Lushan Rebellion 布局大唐：我平推安史之乱 Ge Sikun哥斯坤Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After a dreamlike journey to the Tang Dynasty, he becomes one of Li Longji’s sons. He sees the military farming system crumbling and rebuilds the laws that hold the realm together. He crushes the An Lushan Rebellion and saves the people from disaster. The great clans fall silent under his hand. Commoners from humble families rise to join the ranks of Lingyan Pavilion because of him. This is no ordinary transmigration story. In the name of Huaxia, he rewrites a thousand years of regret! This bo 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds

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    This is not a light novel. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a prince and experiences the collapse of the Tang Dynasty's land tax and labor service system, the unsustainable militia system, financial waste, and the excessive military power of the border governors, all of which inevitably led to the An Lushan Rebellion. Using his knowledge of history accumulated over a thousand years, the protagonist reshapes land distribution from the ground up, reclaims military power, and restores the Tang Dynasty to its former glory. [Smile]

14. 14 乱EN Too Many Dead in Chaotic Times? My System Activates! 乱世死人太多？那我面板启动！ Youyou又有余Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing (Heaven Rewards Diligence: Starting with Selling Hooks) [Extreme Muscles] [Power Fantasy] [Survivalist] [Women Are Worthless in Chaotic Times] [Slow Burn] In the final years of the Great Jing dynasty, demons and monsters emerged, the realm descended into chaos, and the people were plunged into misery. A foolish emperor and treacherous ministers brought the dynasty to ruin, while warlords divided the land among themselves. Gangs ravaged the regions under their control, treating the people like pi 43.5kReads7.9Score2.9k14d adds

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    These books are classic works for understanding the key to navigating turbulent times.

15. 15 秣 Saddling Up in the Waning Tang Dynasty 秣马残唐 Utterly Useless Little Rookie很废很小白Historical3.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Tang Dynasty and becomes a refugee on the verge of starving to death. The moment Liu Jing opens his eyes, he sees a tragic world of warring fiefdoms, endless conflict, and people living in misery. Corpses litter the land, and for hundreds of miles, not a wisp of cooking smoke rises. Yet he also sees the romance of warhorses and flashing weapons, of heroes with the courage to swallow the world. This is the worst of times, and the best of times. Looking back at t 103.5kReads8.4Score10.3k14d adds
16. 16 盛 The First Rebel of the Glorious Tang Dynasty 盛唐第一反贼 Demon Blade妖刀Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Li Fan transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty and meets Yang Yuhuan! The An Lushan Rebellion is just three months away. In Hebei, An Lushan is sharpening his blades and readying his horses, preparing to march on Chang’an. A catastrophe that will kill millions is about to descend, yet Li Longji and his Tang Empire are still basking in an age of peace and prosperity. No one believes Li Fan’s warnings. To protect himself and the Han people, Li Fan decides to save himself! He beats An Lushan at every tur 36.4kReads8.1Score3.2k14d adds
17. 17 北 The Rise of Northern Zhou: Yang Jian, Don't Even Think About Usurping My Throne 北周崛起：杨坚你休想篡朕的皇位 Falling Memories飘落的记忆Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [No System] [Transmigration to the Past] [Farming] [Diligent Governance] [Expansion] The final years of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. The Northern Zhou conquered the Northern Qi, unifying the northern regimes once more! Emperor Wu of Zhou, Yuwen Yong, was a brilliant and ambitious ruler, full of vigor. His soldiers were fired up, and their banners snapped in the wind! The Northern Dynasties could march south at any moment to destroy the Southern Chen and recreate the unifying achievements 7kReads8.0Score38614d adds
18. 18 五 The Five Hu: From the Start, Thirty Thousand Han Men Stand Firmly by Fu Jian 五胡：开局三万一钱汉，死保苻坚 Shi Moke Studies History史墨客看历史Historical888k WordsCompleted [Hardcore Ensemble Cast + Power Plays and Conquest + Conquering the World + No System] "Tell me, in this land today, whose world is it really?" During the Upheaval of the Five Barbarians, Han lives were worth less than grass. A life was worth just one coin. Xiao Yun transmigrates into this world and, from the start, rescues Fu Jian, who is under siege. Others hold the emperor hostage to command the lords. He holds the Heavenly King hostage to command the world! Fu Jian gives him military authori 1.9kReads8.2Score10214d adds

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    This is a lesser-known historical novel set against the backdrop of the Five Barbarian Invasions. The author is meticulous in their research, and the battle scenes are vividly and excitingly written—it's not just mindless wish-fulfillment. While it has a smaller following, the quality is consistently high. Looking for a good read, so please give it a try!

19. 19 五 The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: I Unify the Land 五代十国，我一统天下 So the Ties Have Run Their Course原来缘尽啊Historical711k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the seventh year of Tianfu in the Later Jin, during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (942), he becomes the seventh son of Li Congyan, the Han Chinese Prince of Qin and Military Governor of Fengxiang. At first, I really was a bad guy who stopped at nothing, because that was how I survived. Later, I really did become a good person, because I still had a conscience, though not much of one. 12.7kReads8.3Score80614d adds

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    It looks pretty good too.

20. 20 汉 Han and Chu 汉楚 Three Swords Await Yunqing三剑等云青上Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Since the Han dynasty, the land of China has unfolded like a sweeping historical scroll. The Han dynasty forged brilliant glory through the clash of spears and warhorses. But in its final years, it sank into war and turmoil, battered by storm after storm, until the empire fell. The Three Kingdoms era blazed with warfare and gave rise to heroes. Yet it was no more than a tragic song of a chaotic age, piled with corpses and soaked in the blood of the innocent! The confrontation between the Norther 76Reads—Score314d adds

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    This book is really good.

21. 21 一 Chinese History That Gets You Hooked from the First Page 一读就上瘾的中国史 July Yan'an七月延安Historical892k WordsCompleted A sweeping series on the historical patterns of five thousand years of Chinese history, helping you build a rational, objective, and pattern-seeking framework for a new way of thinking! This series is, in fact, a history book even more captivating than a novel. Starting with the Qin and Han dynasties, it covers the Jin dynasties, the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Song, Liao, Jin, and Xia dynasties, the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and the Taiping Heavenly Ki 36.1kReads9.5Score5k14d adds

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    It is in turbulent times that heroes are more likely to emerge.

22. 22 宋 History of the Song: Annals of Emperor Taizu 宋史·太祖本纪 Tuo Tuo脱脱Historical21k WordsCompleted He may have been the best “actor” among the founding emperors in Chinese history. In 960 CE, a carefully orchestrated “forced enthronement” at Chenqiao Station propelled Zhao Kuangyin from a general of the Later Zhou into the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty. Over drinks, he stripped the founding generals of their military power; amid the shadows of an axe and candlelight, the mystery surrounding his bizarre death remains unsolved to this day. Some call him a wise ruler who ended the chaos o 147Reads8.4Score—14d adds
23. 23 两 The Chaos of the Two Jin Dynasties 两晋之乱 Drunk at Junshan醉罢君山Historical393k WordsCompleted The Jin Dynasty was a period with little presence in the history books. It ended one age of chaos only to begin another. During the Jin, the exclusive dominance of Confucianism was broken, and philosophy, literature, art, history, and technology all underwent changes, with some fields emerging as independent disciplines. New ideas included the indigenous schools of metaphysics and Daoism, as well as Buddhism, which had spread east from India. Grassland cultures of the frontier peoples gradually 2.6kReads9.6Score41914d adds
24. 24 穿 Transmigrating to the Warring States: I Become the God of War Li Mu 穿越战国：我成了战神李牧 I Write Novels Without Thinking我写小说不动脑Historical655k WordsOngoing To learn more about the Battle of Changping, Li Yang traveled to Gaoping, in Zhao State, where the battle’s countless dead lay buried. By chance, he wandered into the Temple of Skulls built for the hundreds of thousands of fallen soldiers. Just as he was about to leave, a twist of fate sent his soul into Li Mu, the frontier general who alone could influence the outcome of the Battle of Changping… From there, he trains the border troops, wipes out the Xiongnu, and saves Changping… until 4.5kReads8.4Score14614d adds

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    Is it okay to write about the Warring States period...?

25. 25 五 The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: Starting from Weibo to Conquer the Realm 五代十国：从魏博开始争霸天下 Han Dong's Great Lao汉东高老大Historical248k WordsOngoing In the third year of Tianyou, Zhu Wen slaughtered the eight thousand families of the Weibo Guard overnight. Deputy Commander Li Hu led five hundred survivors, escorting a thousand families as they fought their way out of the encirclement. Three thousand li away, north of Yanmen Pass, beneath a soot-blackened banner bearing the character “Wei,” they established the Li family stronghold. Ten years later, the chieftain’s legitimate son was born, carrying the soul of a man from a thousand years i 112Reads—Score—14d adds

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    From the massacre of 8,000 households in Weibo, the journey began with their escape, from a mountain stronghold to a city. From witnessing the emperor being crowned emperor, to finally being crowned emperor themselves, over 40 years and two generations have finally brought the Wei flag flying high in Central.

26. 26 最 The Strongest Prince 最强王爷 The Money-Loving Fox爱财的狐狸Historical1.4M WordsCompleted (The short drama adaptation is now online: In the Years of Famine, I Rose to Become a King Through Military Merit) Also known as (I Joined the Army and Was Forced to Marry 36 Wives) A college student from Blue Star is caught in an unexpected traffic accident and transmigrates to ancient China during the Rebellion of the Eight Princes in the Western Jin dynasty, in a parallel timeline. War rages year-round, the people are destitute, and foreign enemies threaten from all sides. Corruption festers 9.3kReads7.9Score80514d adds

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    Must-read light novels

27. 27 大 Great Ming: An Elite Snow-Dragon Cavalry from the Start, and My Grandfather Is Zhu Di! 大明：开局大雪龙骑，祖父朱棣！ Empty Thoughts Startle the Sea空念惊海Historical349k WordsCompleted [Conquest + political intrigue + palace power struggles + divine selection + charisma] Zhu Zhansheng transmigrates to the Ming dynasty, becoming the eldest grandson of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, the eldest grandson of the Yongle Emperor, Zhu Di, and the eldest son of Prince Han, Zhu Gaoxu. After Zhu Di has a dream, he and Zhu Zhansheng become candidates for the title of Sage Grandson. When Zhu Di returns from his fourth northern campaign, he is assassinated in the street, sending the emp 5.5kReads9.2Score32114d adds

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    The Great Ming Dynasty's Chosen One! The Crown Prince's Eldest Grandson Relies on a System to Dominate the Entire Battle! Transmigrated into the eldest son of the Prince of Han, he's hit by a divine system right from the start? Super potatoes feed the Ming Dynasty, and the Dragon Cavalry's combat power is unparalleled in the Great Snow! With Qi Jiguang as his protector, and the golden token of "acting first and reporting later" in hand, he's a sure winner in the power struggles! Zhu Di goes from deliberately distancing himself to praising him as having the "appearance of an emperor," and Zhu Zhanji is completely humbled! The Ming Dynasty's military flag flies across the four seas—this exhilarating novel is increasingly addictive!

28. 28 称 I Became Emperor by Serving as Regent for the Young Heir 称帝从托孤摄政王开始 Hua Ran花冉Historical181k WordsOngoing Ying Changge, an unambitious young man who had transmigrated, woke up to find himself the youngest regent prince of the Great Han Dynasty! In the fifteenth year of the Tianjing era, vassal kings carved out territories and declared themselves rulers. Political intrigue churned beneath the court's surface, war fires blazed along the borders, and forces in the martial world stirred restlessly. To make matters worse, natural disasters struck one after another, leaving the people destitute. When his 3.7kReads—Score15214d adds

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    A story of political intrigue, cunning, and decisive action; the protagonist is both brave and resourceful; the plot flows smoothly and efficiently; and the characters are well-developed. Highly recommended.

29. 29 我 Battling Heaven and Earth in Another World: The Gods and Demons Descend 我在异世战天地之神魔降临 Hua Ran花冉Eastern Fantasy474k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world, he gains the “Conquer the Heavens and Myriad Worlds Emperor System” in a world where countless races coexist and might makes right. Humanity is weak, but Ling Yu rises from obscurity and wages war across the heavens. “You have oppressed humanity, and I refuse to accept it! I will rule over humanity, and all the other races must submit.” His ministers declare, “All under heaven belongs to the emperor, and all who dwell within its borders are his subjects.” “ 243Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 30 一 After a Great Rain, I Return to the Northern and Southern Dynasties to Scrape By 一场大雨后，回到南北朝苟活 When the Waters Flow and Flowers Fall流水落花时节Historical198k WordsOngoing Tomato Original. After retiring, Chen Yulou went hiking in western Sichuan. He woke up to find himself transmigrated to the outskirts of Jiankang during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. How can he rise to prominence in an era of chaos and competing warlords? Join Chen Yulou as he ventures into this turbulent, spectacular age. 1.3kReads—Score14814d adds

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    Southern and Northern Dynasties + mid-Tang Dynasty

31. 31 魂 My Soul Returns to the Tang Dynasty. This Time, Watch Me Turn the Tide 魂回大唐，这一次看我扭转乾坤 When the Waters Flow and Flowers Fall流水落花时节Historical32k WordsOngoing An original Tomato novel. After my soul transmigrates into the An Lushan Rebellion, I open my eyes on the eve of the Battle of Yongqiu. From a first-person perspective, I take part in this war-torn world and witness how Zhang Xun uses the city of Suiyang to crush Yin Ziqi's army of 130,000 and make his name known throughout the land. I'll forge alliances with forces across the realm and gather the heroes of the mid-Tang era. Will I slay my way to victory and become a capable minister who restore 64Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 32 五 In the Chaotic Five Dynasties, I Have a Dou of Rice That Keeps My Granary Overflowing 五代乱世，我有斗米爆满仓 Astragalus and Angelica黄芪当归Historical984k WordsOngoing [System Rewards + Infrastructure and Farming + Massive Troop-Building + Modern Management Overwhelms the Past + Five Dynasties Era of Chaos + Feel-Good Story] Lu Anian transmigrates into the fictional chaos of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. From the start, the city has fallen, the officials are dead, and bandits surround it! All that remains inside are 490 starving refugees, so desperate they're resorting to cannibalism. A hellish start, but he binds to the “Population and Rations S 140.3kReads8.0Score14.9k14d adds

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    Everyone has different tastes, so I recommend these three books.

33. 33 穿 Transmigrated to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: Ten Days Until I Become Army Rations 穿越五代十国成军粮倒计时十天 Zhang Zi Geng张子庚Historical900k WordsCompleted [Survival in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms + body upgrades + supply upgrades + multiple women + lying low and growing stronger + grand ambitions] A girl from the System tells Zhang Chuyang that he is about to transmigrate to the cannibalistic Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, where he will become provisions for the cannibal general Zhang Yanze. He has only ten days left. The System girl gives Zhang Chuyang a one-cubic-meter storage space for supplies that he can take with him to the 1.1kReads6.9Score13014d adds
34. 34 骑 Mount & Blade: Rise to World Domination in an Era of Peace, Starting with Patricide 骑砍：太平年从弑父开始问鼎天下 Fishing Enthusiast1垂钓客1Male-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsOngoing Just started getting ratings, and they'll rise later [historical epic + political scheming + ensemble cast]. The protagonist is Han Chinese, but he isn't the author's favorite. [You can enjoy this even if you don't know the Mount & Blade games! The System can train super-strong soldiers, and they're all normal people, not brainless NPCs.] He transmigrates to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period and becomes the adopted son of Zhang Yanze, the "Cannibal Ogre." On the very first day, his fath 37.1kReads7.4Score4.4k14d adds
35. 35 北 Northern Song: I Vie with Zhao Ji for the Throne 北宋：我与赵佶争皇位 Yunmeng Yichen云梦逸尘Historical1.2M WordsOngoing One day, he transmigrates, and his elder brother Zhao Xu has only a year left to live. What? The next person to inherit the throne is the Emperor Taishang Daojun, an overseas student in Jin, the culprit behind the Jingkang Incident, Song Huizong Zhao Ji? How could these vermin possibly govern the country well? Zhao Si can only carry on his late elder brother’s legacy, take the throne, reform the country from within, defeat Western Xia, and reclaim Yan and Yun in the north, leading the Great Song 77.3kReads8.0Score8.2k14d adds

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    I highly recommend the first book, brothers! It's really great, the villains are intelligent, and the author has a solid foundation in history.

36. 36 三 Three Kingdoms: General, Who’s More Beautiful, Your Concubine or the Empress? 三国：将军，妾身与皇后，谁更美 Jing Yunlong景云龙Historical2.0M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, he transmigrates as Cao Ang, Cao Cao's eldest son, who was supposed to die in the Battle of Wancheng. At death's door, he activates the “Life-Prolonging Talent System.” Only by winning over the peerless beauties of history can he extend his lifespan and unlock talents. Along the way, Cao Ang uses the System to win over beauties and prolong his life, while secretly building up his strength: curbing Liu Bei's rise, blockading the waterways of Jiangdong, and breaking up enemy al 29.7kReads8.8Score3.3k14d adds

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    You can also take a look at the Three Kingdoms period.

37. 37 宋 Emperor Huizong of Song Taken North: Reviving the Great Song and Unifying the World 宋徽宗北狩：复兴大宋，统一全球 A Friend of Li Shu李树的朋友Historical328k WordsOngoing Li Shu, an expert on Song history, dies suddenly and transmigrates into the body of Emperor Huizong of Song, the foolish ruler who is being taken by Jin soldiers to Wuguo City in the humiliation of Jingkang! Trapped in a prisoner cart, with the imperial clan captured and the whole realm cursing him, the original owner was destined to die in a foreign land, with all hope lost! But I have the golden finger of knowing all of Song history, along with expertise in modern military affairs, governance, —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Battle for supremacy!!! PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds!!!

38. 38 穿 I Transmigrate to the Warring States and Become the Crown Prince of Eastern Zhou 穿越战国：我是东周太子 A Friend of Li Shu李树的朋友Historical553k WordsCompleted [Pure feel-good fun! If that's not your thing, don't come in~] A history student finds his soul transported to the year the Eastern Zhou dynasty fell! He becomes the crown prince of the last Zhou king! In three months, Qin will destroy his kingdom and execute him! No money, no soldiers, no territory! Watch him defy fate and unite the land!!! 286Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 十 The Sixteen Kingdoms: The Greatest God of War 十六国：第一战神 Four-Cornered Cat四角猫Historical381k WordsCompleted [Updates promptly every day at 9:00 and 9:10 a.m.] What dynasty came between the Three Kingdoms and the Northern and Southern Dynasties? How devastating was the Uprising of the Five Barbarians? How did the Murong clan rise from a small tribe to dominate the north? How did it fall, and how did it attempt to restore its rule? At thirteen, he was already renowned as the bravest warrior in the army. Through his own efforts, he changed Chinese history several times, earning the title “The Greatest Go 1.2kReads6.5Score10214d adds

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    The Sixteen Kingdoms, the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and the Sui and Tang Dynasties are all based on real history, and they're really great!

40. 40 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 497.6kReads9.7Score72.9k14d adds
41. 41 大 Great Tang: The Two Heroes 大唐：双雄 Four-Cornered Cat四角猫Historical334k WordsCompleted The Tang Empire rose from nothing and went from glory to greatness thanks in no small part to the hard work and bold reforms of Li Yuan and his son Li Shimin. We invite all fellow history enthusiasts to join the two heroes of the Tang Dynasty and explore the thorny road they traveled to build their empire. 66Reads—Score11214d adds
42. 42 边 The Iron-Blooded Warriors of the Frontier Army 边军之铁血悍卒 Loves Red Yeast Tartary Buckwheat Tea爱吃红曲苦荞茶Historical894k WordsOngoing Hunter boy Xu Xiao shoots an arrow through the smoke of war on the northern frontier and rises from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood! His long saber shatters enemy formations, his cavalry rides through the snow, and he charges into battle again and again, slaying generals and seizing their banners! His brothers entrust their lives to one another, building a Great Wall of flesh and blood! When the 100,000-strong Jinzhang army thunders against the pass, watch as this battle-hardened god of 1.9kReads6.8Score16314d adds

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    A young hunter pierces the smoke of war in the north with a single arrow, rising from a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood! His broadsword breaks through enemy lines, his iron cavalry tramples through the snow, and in ten decisive battles, he slays generals and seizes flags!

43. 43 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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    A different Water Margin, a different ending, a soul transmigration, no system, leading the Liangshan brothers to fight against the Jin army, become king, destroy the Jin Dynasty, defeat Zhao Jiu Mei, and rescue Yue Fei. Based on the Liangshan heroes, it reshapes the brotherhood of the Jianghu, protects the people, resists the Jin, sheds blood on the battlefield, and is a novel of great righteousness and national duty. Of course, with passion, there is also tenderness, and the main character is very beautiful.

44. 44 海 Island Nightmare: My Wife's Art Photos and Her Best Friend's Husband's Secret 海岛惊魂：老婆的艺术照和闺蜜老公的秘密 Spicy Snack Young Master辣条公子Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted Island Nightmare: My Wife's Glamour Photos and Her Best Friend's Husband's Secret 1Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 45 我 I Introduced Feudal Fiefs in the Late Tang 我在唐末搞分封 Who Isn't Afraid of His Wife?谁不怕老婆Historical243k WordsOngoing The old case against his great-grandfather, Li Deyu, stained his family’s name and shut him out of the proper path to an official career. He joins Huang Chao’s army and earns a fearsome reputation amid the chaos, then withdraws in time and wins a good name among the literati through his writings. He is made military governor of Tianping and gradually takes charge of three circuits, securing real power. He opens mints and casts coins, drawing the wealth of the realm through the profits of salt an 40Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Become a military governor! Fabricate an identity and inherit the throne!

46. 46 伽 Jialan in the Misty Rain: The Twilight of Northern Wei 伽蓝烟雨，北魏的黄昏 Shattering the Rainbow Skirt惊破霓裳Historical278k WordsOngoing Why Does Listening to “Song of Chile” Bring Me to Tears? Watch Gao Wang rise from an impoverished family that couldn’t afford even a horse to become a powerful minister of Northern Wei, only to fail to keep Northern Wei’s last emperor, Yuan Xiu, from leaving. Northern Wei splits into Eastern Wei and Western Wei. He tries to destroy Yuwen Tai of Western Wei, and the two clash five times with victories on both sides, until Gao Wang is finally defeated beneath the walls of Yubi City. His life was f 60Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The chaotic times can be seen in the Northern and Southern Dynasties.

47. 47 麒 The Qilin's Lament 麒麟悲歌 Shattering the Rainbow Skirt惊破霓裳Two Male Leads582k WordsCompleted This book has been retitled A Night in the Emperor’s Service, Yet Never Bending: Turning the Tide. It is the first book in the Han Zigao series. With a turn of the hand, they summoned clouds; with another, they brought rain. Quietly, they changed the dynasty’s surname, trampled through the flames of a chaotic age, and ushered in a flourishing era. The handsome, dashing general of old became the emperor who ruled the realm; the poor, lowly youth of old became a general commanding mighty armies. H 36Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 48 汉 No Three Kingdoms After the Han 汉后无三国 Crazy Fun疯玩Historical2.2M WordsOngoing Liu Xia transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty, but refuses to become emperor or king. With fifty cavalrymen, he slaughters five thousand Xiongnu. Beneath Xiapi, one strike of his halberd leaves Lu Bu crippled. He casually tosses aside the Imperial Jade Seal: "Just a broken stone. Can it put food on the people's tables?" His motto is: "Whoever dares threaten our mighty Han, no matter how far away, must be destroyed!" "The people are the true masters of the Han. The Son of Heaven is just the 10.6kReads9.4Score86514d adds
49. 49 三 Three Kingdoms: The Hidden General and Strategist of 194 三国：194年隐形名将谋士 Crazy Fun疯玩42k WordsCompleted Three Kingdoms: The Hidden Master Strategist of 194 144Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 50 归 The Soul of Tang Returns to the Righteous Cause 归义唐魂 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.0M WordsCompleted To the west, he allied with his uncle’s Yutian Kingdom; to the east, he reclaimed eleven prefectures of Helong. He drove the Uyghurs north and secured the Tianshan Mountains; looking south toward Chang’an, he reclaimed the old frontiers. Gunpowder shattered the Tibetan ranks; iron cavalry trampled the Khitan camps. The Three Stars Banner swept across Youzhou and Yunzhou, and the Han realm’s sky was opened anew beneath the sun and moon. 1.7kReads—Score14414d adds

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    Everyone knows of Anxi Guzhong, but does anyone still recognize my Guiyi Army?

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