Any High-Quality Historical War Novels Like Shao Song? 有没有跟《绍宋》类似的高质量古代战争文。

1. 201 活 The Living Dead Dynasty 活死人王朝 Snail Enjoyer蜗享家Historical2.5M WordsOngoing Li Yu, a company commander in the Great Shun army stationed on the border in Youzhou, is wounded in a clash with northern raiders. To his surprise, he awakens a secret from his previous life. He comes from a collateral branch of the Li family, a military household in Youzhou. For generations, his family has guarded the bitterly cold borderlands beyond the Great Wall. If things had continued this way, life would have been peaceful enough. But the reigning empress of Great Shun, seated in Luoyang, 32.3kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves
2. 202 靖 Jingkang: Besieged City from the Start? I Refuse to Be a King Who Loses His Country 靖康：开局围城？朕绝不当亡国君 Middle-Aged Man Grinding Ink研墨的中年人Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He opened his eyes and found himself in the body of Zhao Huan, Emperor Qinzong of Song, the most unfortunate emperor in history! From the start, he faced hellish difficulty: Jin troops surrounded Bianjing, his father fled and left him to take the blame, and the court was full of either incompetents or treacherous ministers, all weeping and begging to surrender territory. And soon, 1.4kReads8.0Score104Shelves

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   Rewind to five days prior, Xihe Road, Lintao Army. The sun was setting, and twilight was falling. In the corner tower of Lintao Army's city wall, a middle-aged military officer in full uniform was carefully reviewing military documents on his desk. This man was Liu Fa, the deputy commander of the Xihe Road cavalry and infantry. Liu Fa was a burly man with a face like a red date, a thick beard standing upright like steel needles, and piercing eyes that exuded the stern aura of a seasoned warrior. He wore a dark blue military robe, a ring-pommel sword at his waist, and every gesture he made displayed the demeanor of a veteran general. "Deputy Commander!" A scout rushed into the corner tower, knelt on one knee, and reported breathlessly, "Urgent report from Hezhou! In the Songming Gorge area bordering Hezhou and Xizhou, a Xia tribe has attacked our caravan, and the guards have suffered heavy casualties!" "What?!" Liu Fa jumped up, scattering the documents in his hands on the ground. "How dare these Xia thieves be so audacious! What are the details?" The scout wiped the sweat from his brow and said urgently, "Reporting to the Deputy Commander, according to the merchants who escaped, yesterday afternoon, a Xia cavalry force of about three hundred men suddenly appeared and surrounded the caravan. The Xia general leading them uttered arrogant words, saying something like, 'These Southern Dynasty brats don't know their own limitations and dare to act so arrogantly at the foot of Helan Mountain,' and then ordered a massacre. Although the Hezhou guards fighting bravely resisted, they were outnumbered, and more than forty were killed and countless others were wounded!" "More than forty lives!" Liu Fa's eyes widened in fury. He slammed his fist on the table, causing the writing implements to fly. "Xia traitors! Xia traitors! I will never let you live under the same sky!" He paced back and forth in the corner tower, his anger burning like a raging fire. Liu Fa had long been stationed in the western border region, fighting against the Western Xia for decades, and knew all too well the Xia people's fickle nature. Not long ago, the Xia sent envoys to the Southern Dynasty, outwardly submitting to their rule, but secretly harboring rebellious intentions. Now, they had even brazenly attacked and killed Song soldiers—this was simply outrageous! "Deputy Commander, please calm down," Zhang Xianzong, a captain beside him, advised. "This matter requires careful consideration. Perhaps we should report to the Military Commissioner's Office first..." "Careful consideration?" Liu Fa sneered. "The Xia bandits have killed my comrades. How can I stand idly by! Captain Zhang, issue my order: immediately muster three thousand elite cavalry. I will personally lead the expedition and annihilate these ignorant Xia bandits!" "Deputy Commander, please reconsider!" Zhang Xianzong hurriedly dissuaded him. "If you send troops without authorization, I'm afraid..." "Afraid of what?" Liu Fa's eyes flashed like lightning. "The Xia bandits invaded the border first, killing my soldiers and civilians. I have a legitimate reason to fight! Besides, if the soldiers on the frontier cannot avenge their fallen comrades, what face will they have to stand in the army?" He strode to the window, gazing at the distant, dark mountains to the northwest, and said in a deep voice, "Send down the order: assemble at Shenshi (3-5 PM), depart at Youshi (5-7 PM). I want those Xia traitors to know that the might of the Great Song army is not something these petty clowns can easily scorn!" At three-quarters of Shenshi, at the military drill ground in Lintao, three thousand elite Song cavalry had already assembled, men standing like a forest, horses like a mountain. These were all brave warriors carefully selected by Liu Fa from various armies along the Xihe Road, each clad in gleaming iron armor and riding superior warhorses. The ranks were orderly and solemn, banners fluttering in the wind, their military might awe-inspiring. Liu Fa, clad in heavy armor, rode a magnificent chestnut warhorse at the head of the ranks. He surveyed his troops, his voice booming like a bell: "Soldiers! Yesterday, in the battle of Songming Gorge, over forty of my comrades perished under the swords of the Xia traitors! How could I or you forget such a blood feud?" "Never! Never!" The three thousand soldiers shouted in unison, their voices echoing through the valley. "Good!" Liu Fa drew his ring-pommel sword, its blade gleaming in the setting sun. "Today, I will lead you westward, determined to raze the Xia traitors' lair and avenge our fallen brothers! Are you all willing to fight alongside me?" "We are willing to fight alongside our deputy commander!" The soldiers' morale soared, their shouts thunderous. "Move out!" At the second watch of the night, on the eastern slopes of the Helan Mountains, in the Xia tribe's encampment, a dark and windy night—the perfect opportunity for a night raid. Liu Fa divided his 3,000 elite cavalry into three routes: he personally led the central force of 1,500 men in a frontal assault, Zhang Xianzong led the left flank of 1,000 men to flank from the north, and Vice General Li led the right flank of 500 men to intercept from the south, aiming to annihilate the Xia bandits. The Xia camp was built in a mountain valley, surrounded by simple fences and watchtowers. Campfires flickered in the camp, and occasional night patrols were conducted, but vigilance was rather lax, clearly not expecting the Song army to pursue them so far in the dead of night. "Order all units to prepare for attack!" Liu Fa ordered in a low voice. Scouts quietly infiltrated and eliminated the outer night patrols. The 3,000 Song soldiers launched a simultaneous attack from three directions like a tidal wave. "Kill!" Shouts of battle suddenly rang out, shattering the tranquility of the night. The Song cavalry, like tigers among sheep, instantly broke through the Xia's outer defenses. The Xia soldiers in the camp were caught off guard by this sudden attack, waking up one by one from their sleep and hurriedly grabbing their weapons to fight back. But the Song army advanced fiercely and with excellent coordination, quickly dividing and surrounding the Xia camp. Liu Fa, wielding his ring-pommel sword, moved through the chaos as if it were empty. He spotted the largest felt tent in the camp, where the Xia leader must be. "Xia traitor, die!" Liu Fa spurred his horse forward, slashing down two Xia soldiers who tried to stop him, and charged straight at the tent. A Xia general rushed out of the tent, a burly man wielding a spiked club. Seeing the Song army approaching, he roared and charged forward. "I am Yeli Aguda, leader of the Yeli tribe! Song dogs, cease your arrogance!" "You are the culprit who attacked and killed my comrades!" Liu Fa's eyes flashed like lightning. "Today I will personally take your dog's head to atone for the deaths of my brothers!" The two horses clashed, weapons collided, and sparks flew. Although Yeli Aguda was brave, Liu Fa, a veteran of many battles, was superior in martial arts. In just over ten rounds, Liu Fa found an opening, cleaving the opponent's spiked club in two with a single stroke. Then, with a backhand swipe, he severed Yeli Aguda's head. "The leader is dead! The leader is dead!" The Xia army panicked, scattering in all directions. But the Song army was prepared, encircling them from three sides, leaving the Xia with no escape. After the fierce battle, almost all three hundred Xia cavalry were wiped out, with only a few dozen managing to escape in the chaos. The next morning, the battlefield had been cleaned up. Liu Fa stood on the high platform, looking at the kneeling Xia prisoners and the mountain of spoils before him, and only then did his anger subside slightly. "Issue my order!" Liu Fa's voice boomed, "Hang Yeli Aguda's head on the spear tip, and escort him, along with these prisoners, back to Songming Gorge. Let the local people see the consequences of attacking our Song soldiers!" "Yes, sir!" Zhang Xianzong stepped forward and whispered, "Deputy Commander, we've already crossed dozens of miles of border. Shouldn't we..." "I know." A cold glint flashed in Liu Fa's eyes, "But I haven't finished speaking!" He spurred his horse to the trembling Xia prisoners, his voice like thunder: "Go back and tell Xia ruler Li Qianshun, and also tell those restless tribal leaders: the might of our Great Song army cannot be insulted, and our people cannot be bullied! This is a small punishment to serve as a warning. If the Xia dare to cause trouble again, I, Liu Fa, will lead 100,000 iron cavalry to crush the Helan Mountains and bring the flames of war to the walls of Xingqing Prefecture! At that time, forget about marriage alliances or seeking peace; even if the Xia ruler himself kowtows and begs for forgiveness, I will never let it go!" Upon hearing this, the Xia prisoners trembled with fear, repeatedly kowtowing, "We... We will report the truth!" "Get out!" Liu Fa watched the Xia prisoners flee in disarray, feeling both the satisfaction of revenge and worry about the future. He knew that this cross-border pursuit, though justified, would inevitably cause a stir in the court and among the people. However, a soldier's duty was to protect his country, and the grudge of his comrades could not go unavenged; the dignity of the nation could not be trampled upon. Even if it meant bearing some responsibility, Liu Fa was willing to do so. "Order the army to return! At the same time, send a fast horse with details of the battle to Bianjing via express courier, reporting to the Emperor!" "Yes, sir!" The sound of iron hooves echoed, and dust billowed. The Song army, escorting spoils and prisoners, marched eastward in a mighty procession, leaving behind a trail of blood and ashes, a testament to this exhilarating war of revenge. Liu Fa's fierce words, "We will trample the Helan Mountains and bring the flames of war to the walls of Xingqing Prefecture," quickly spread among the various tribes of Western Xia, eventually reaching the distant Xingqing Prefecture, along with the Xia prisoners who had escaped.

3. 203 穿 Transmigrated to the Republic of China: I Became a Literary Master 穿越之我在民国当文豪 Snowmelt-Simmered Fragrant Tea融雪煎香茗Urban490k WordsOngoing (Whether the rating goes up is up to fate.) Chen Haisheng, a history graduate student, sets off for his thesis defense in a sharp suit, expecting a bright future. Instead, he turns a corner and ends up in Beiping in 1915. His wealth of knowledge is no match for half a silver dollar; his lofty ideals leave him drifting like duckweed in a troubled age. He had planned to become a celebrated plagiarist, but then he saw that this era had already fallen into the abyss. With a turn of his pen, he becom 2.2kReads8.4Score221Shelves

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   The streets were trampled with the bones of nobles, the imperial treasury burned to ashes! Chang'an fell six times, the emperor fled nine times! The Huang Chao Rebellion, the Tibetan, Tangut, and Khitan rebellions—the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period was a time of chaos, warlords ran rampant, foreign tribes ravaged the land, and the people wailed in despair! In this chaotic world, everything was a furnace, everything was copper; massacres and cannibalism were commonplace. Li Ye is reborn into this cannibalistic era. As a member of the Tang imperial family, a descendant of Emperor Taizong, how will he use his sword to carve out a bright future, revive the dynasty, and rebuild the Tang Dynasty?

4. 204 元 Late Yuan: From the Start, I Have a Hundred Red Turban Soldiers 元末：开局一百红巾军 A Weary Bird Returns to Its Old Woods倦鸟落旧林Historical757k WordsOngoing [Late Yuan dynasty + no bootlicking the Ming + conquering all under heaven + grand expansion] Mercenary Cheng Yi unexpectedly transmigrates into the end of the Yuan dynasty, opening his eyes at the scene of a Red Turban Army defeat. To stay alive, he leads five hundred Red Turban soldiers in a flight to the Dan River. But with the river blocking their way, he watches hundreds of people slaughtered like livestock, their blood staining the waters. Outraged, he can no longer stand by. As memories f 327Reads7.0Score111Shelves

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   This is a novel written at the end of the Yuan Dynasty. It focuses on farming, development, and warfare. There isn't much romance or excessive intellectual simplification. The writing is fluent, and it's already good enough to be read.

5. 205 霸 The Spirit of a Conqueror 霸王风骨 Guest by the Lake滨湖客Historical202k WordsCompleted A middle-aged chef who stayed up late writing lyrics opens his eyes to find himself the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, with just ten minutes left before he is supposed to take his own life by the Wu River. The blade is at his throat, and his pursuers are only a hundred paces away. History says he should die. He refuses. He crosses the river, gathers the scattered survivors, distributes land, and wages guerrilla warfare. Using twentieth-century military thinking and political skill, he crushes his —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Just as Yue Fei lamented the loss of lost territories, Xiang Yu lamented the failure to cross the Yangtze River! (This is my own writing; please feel free to offer your feedback!)

6. 206 大 Ming Dynasty Tutor: The Answers My Director and I Found in Troubled Times 大明辅导员：我和主任的乱世答卷 Ye Liangfeng烨梁枫Historical645k WordsOngoing Setting: Mizhi, in the fourth year of the Chongzhen reign at the end of the Ming dynasty. Both the male and female leads transmigrate. No harem or womanizing; the heroine is no mere ornament, and the romance develops naturally. There is no System, and the golden finger is restrained. The protagonist struggles at every step. The story has over a hundred chapters so far: the protagonists have just broken out of Mizhi County, defeated Buzhan Ni, and become a local power entrenched around Mizhi, Jia 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Let me promote my novel here—Setting: Mizhi in the fourth year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign (1634) during the late Ming Dynasty; a dual transmigration story, no harem or harem elements, the female lead is not just a pretty face, and the romance unfolds naturally; no system, the protagonist's cheat ability is restrained, and every step is fraught with difficulty. Currently, over a hundred chapters have been updated, and the protagonist has just broken out of Mizhi County, defeated Bu Zhanni, and become a local force entrenched in the Mizhi, Jiazhou, and Suide areas. A major characteristic of the novel is that the main force of the protagonist's military power consists primarily of refugees abandoned by the peasant army's old camp and haphazardly resettled by the government during the later stages of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign when the court was trying to appease the peasant army... According to the original history, they should have quickly become refugees again, joined a peasant army that had re-emerged, and were then defeated again by the government forces... The protagonist's appearance breaks this cycle. The novel neither whitewashes the Ming court nor glorifies the peasant army; it uses class analysis to calmly present the local social structure of the late Ming Dynasty and the class structure within the peasant army. The male and female leads are neither saints nor social paragons, but simply ordinary people struggling to find a balance between idealism and realistic survival.

7. 207 水 Water Margin: I'll Help the Heroes Become High Officials! 水浒：我带好汉们当大官！ A Drop of Divine Rain一滴神灵雨Historical759k WordsOngoing [Climbing the Ranks] + [Big-Spender System] + [Imperial Exams] + [Underworld Bosses]! When others transmigrate into Water Margin, they form sworn brotherhoods and rebel. When I transmigrated into Water Margin, the System told me to lead the heroes into high office! The higher my brothers’ posts, the bigger my rewards! “Ding! Thanks to your efforts, Wu Yong has passed the metropolitan exam. Reward: the title ‘Mastermind’!” “Ding! Chao Gai has become the county commandant of Yuncheng. Reward: the 53.8kReads8.5Score5.7kShelves

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   They're all pretty good.

8. 208 香 Fragrant Meal, No Promise 香积无诺 Young Master Changle长乐公子Historical180k WordsOngoing He was a prince, yet he built an invisible prison around her with his coldness. He was a guard, and all he could do was carve a path to safety for her on the battlefield with his Mo Dao. In 757 AD, at Xiangji Temple, a hundred thousand soldiers lay dead in heaps. The person she waited for never came back. Wang Ping, a member of a collateral branch of the Wang clan of Taiyuan, was neither lowborn nor noble. He and Shen Xiangjun had grown up together and loved each other, but fate kept them apart. —Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   A tale of love and patriotism intertwined amidst chaos! Wang Ping fights to the death to protect Shen Xiangjun, while Li Heng plots to revive the dynasty in dire straits. The plot is so gripping it's breathtaking, a must-see for fans of historical novels!

9. 209 多 A Clash of Multiple Systems, Liu Bei Wins Big 多系统混战，刘备赢麻了 Restore the Yan Han Dynasty再造炎汉Historical867k WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms]+ [Six Systems]+ [Stats]+ [Liu Bei with Maxed-Out Strength]+ [Based on Both History and Romance]+ [Backed by an Existing Million-Character Work] The eighteen warlords form an alliance to campaign against Dong Zhuo. Liu Bei: System, what did you say? Cao Cao is a traitor! Cao Cao: I have been reborn. This time, I will bring the whole world to heel! Yuan Shao: A summoning System? I can command heroes from all of history! Yuan Shu: Let's start a livestream and show future generation 7.2kReads8.2Score742Shelves
10. 210 大 Great Ming: I Swore Brotherhood with Wanli, and Zhang Juzheng Laughed in Exasperation 大明：我和万历结拜，张居正气笑 A Jar of Daughter's Red一坛女儿红Historical1.2M WordsOngoing In the seventh year of the Wanli reign, there were occasional droughts and floods across the land, but all in all, the weather was favorable. Zhang Juzheng’s reforms were already bearing fruit, and the wealth and opportunities brought by Longqing’s opening of maritime trade hinted at a revival of the Great Ming. Everything was proceeding along its destined course, until Lin Lang transmigrated into this world. … Xu Wei: Lin Lang is my friend despite our difference in age. We forged imperial edic 138.5kReads8.6Score13.4kShelves
11. 211 网EN Online Game: God-Tier Assassin—I Am the Shadow! 网游：神级刺客，我即是暗影！ One for Three Yuan三元一只Sports5.3M WordsOngoing [Online game, assassin, game merges with reality, stats-focused] The mysterious game Godforsaken arrives. Players can kill monsters to gain lifespan, then spend that lifespan to bring their in-game abilities into reality! And so the supernatural descends, and disaster spreads across Blue Star! In his previous life, Qin Feng and his younger sister, Qin Xiaoyou, grew stronger until they were among the world’s top hundred. In the end, though, his star-chasing sister gouged out his eyes to give his 256.1kReads9.1Score30kShelves

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    I've already "cleared the minefield" for everyone. These novels are top-notch, so you can rest assured, fellow readers. If you don't like them, I'll "wash my hair upside down"!

12. 212 高 Gao Yanei? Call Me Young Chancellor! 高衙内？叫我小阁老啊！ The One Jianghu Calls Big Boss江湖人称大官人Historical998k WordsOngoing I woke up as Gao Yanei, lying in the same bed as Lin Chong’s wife. Before I could figure out what was going on, Lin Chong had cornered me and caught us in the act! I was just about to protest my innocence when I passed out. When I woke up, I’d been given a Gratitude Value System: whoever was grateful to me, I’d beat them up... No, I’d grow stronger! A spoiled rich kid doing good deeds? Perfectly reasonable! Saving people from dire straits was Gao Zhao’s guiding principle! As for how they got int 75.9kReads8.6Score8kShelves
13. 213 不 Never Yield the Land 不让江山 Know White知白Historical5.3M WordsCompleted At first, I looked upon the world and saw nothing but heroes and great men. Then I looked again, and saw nothing but a rabble. Rather than entrust this realm and its people to you, I might as well take it for myself! 506Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Dear fellow book lovers, here are some novels I've been reading recently, which I recommend to those of you experiencing a reading slump. I've accumulated over 5,000 hours of reading time, and I've finished every single novel I've read. I've also joined the Tomato Novels author team, where I'll share my favorite reads and learn from you all! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Laughing]

14. 214 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!” 22.6kReads8.6Score2.2kShelves
15. 215 大 The Ming Dynasty's Greatest Maverick 大明第一狂士 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.8M WordsCompleted In the 35th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, a ruthless schemer is reborn as the son of a county deputy magistrate. Using modern political tactics, he cracks one strange case after another. With modern strategies of maneuvering and intrigue, he shakes the imperial court and becomes unstoppable! Rebel bands run amok? Under my powerful army, they’re nothing but fodder! I will rebuild the Ming dynasty, extend its might across the seas, and usher in an unprecedented age of prosperity! 7kReads9.1Score673Shelves
16. 216 大 The Song Dynasty Textile Worker 大宋纺织工 Revised Version修正版Historical1.6M WordsOngoing This story takes place in an era very much like the historical Northern Song dynasty. Its physical world is also very similar to Earth as readers know it, composed of the elements on the periodic table. There is no spiritual energy and no ghosts. The only invisible thing is electricity. The protagonist’s golden finger is the ability to gain knowledge, though he needs some kind of medium to obtain it. This is a story with multiple female characters. It explores feelings, but not romance. There is 730Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Take a look at this book; it might suit your taste.

17. 217 穿 I Transmigrate into Emperor Zhenzong of Song and Execute Kou Zhun from the Start 穿成宋真宗，开局先斩寇准 Chubby Tangerine Agu肥橘阿咕Historical1.2M WordsCompleted If you asked me, “If you transmigrated into Emperor Zhenzong of the Song dynasty, what would you do?” Obviously, I'd shoot Xiao Daling, that hapless fool, dead with one arrow, then anger Xiao Yanyan, that old witch, to death; recover Yanyun, capture Shangjing, punch the Liao dynasty and kick Western Xia, annex Dali, destroy Jiaozhi, keep a Goryeo maid on my left and trample a Japanese slave underfoot on my right. Better yet, I'd ambush the Arabs on land and openly plunder the red-haired devils o 1.7kReads7.3Score104Shelves

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    If you like the Song Dynasty and are looking forward to a story about a powerful and decisive Song Dynasty, feel free to read a sample! 😊

18. 218 汉 In the Early Years of Emperor Wu of Han, from Fishing to High Office 汉武初年，从钓鱼到公卿 A Crystal Grape一颗水晶葡萄Rural Life1.2M WordsOngoing He Qiang, a modern-day civil service exam candidate, transmigrates into the Western Han Dynasty as a live-in son-in-law. A green headscarf sits on his head, and he belongs to the despised “Seven Offenses” class, liable to be conscripted at any moment and sent to die guarding the frontier. He refuses to accept his fate. Every day, he takes his homemade lure rod to the river to fish. He casts the line and sends a copper fake bait into the water. The people around him laugh and call him crazy, unaw 74.9kReads8.1Score8.9kShelves
19. 219 大 The Song Dynasty's Greatest Warrior 大宋第一武夫 Peppa, Rosy-Cheeked佩奇粉嘟嘟Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Di Qing, the great general of the Song dynasty: What fearsome might he showed on the battlefield! What glorious deeds he accomplished! Yet he lived in constant terror, unable to find peace, and died in fear! The Song dynasty's troubles are close at hand. Someone has to turn the tables! Di Yong has arrived to change everything! Ouyang Xiu, Bao Zheng, Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Zeng Gong, Su Shi, Su Zhe... This is the flourishing age of the Song. Ride down the Tanguts, crush the Khitan, subdue the Ju 14.9kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
20. 220 全 All Sorts of Unexpected Guests: The Entire Three Kingdoms Cast Starts Over 全是乱入：三国全员二周目 Top-Rank Blanket Boy冠位铺盖仔Historical799k WordsCompleted As the autumn winds howl through Baidi City, will sixty-three-year-old Liu Bei still hold on to the ideals of his youth? "I really wish I could create a peaceful, prosperous world where my brothers and I could laugh together!" Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang, Zhao Yun, and even... Cao Cao. When Liu Bei opened his eyes once more, filled with resentment, he had returned to Gaotang in 189 AD. Reborn, Guan Yu was still unyielding, but more humble and eager to learn. Reborn, Zhang Fei cherished his s 2.3kReads7.0Score143Shelves
21. 221 大 Great Tang: Buried in Debt, I Make Li Shimin Work for Me 大唐：百万负债，我让李世民打工 Brother Guo Is No Chef God锅哥不是厨神Historical288k WordsCompleted The good news: Wang Xuan transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty with a thousand years of historical knowledge and modern business savvy! The bad news: From the start, he’s saddled with a million in debt, has no parents, and is sold to a brothel! The even worse news: Every problem he solves sets off a bigger chain reaction, pushing him into even more dangerous situations! I predict a locust plague. The result: Leopard calls it a desperate bluff and nearly buries me alive. I stockpile grain. The result 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My name is Wang Xuan. Others have parents, houses, food, and gentle, beautiful maids. Me... I'm about to be sold to a brothel, burdened with a million-dollar debt! Brother Leopard, please love me one more time! Trust me, give me another chance...

22. 222 我 My Wife Is the Eastern Jin Dynasty's Number One Female Demon 我老婆是东晋第一女魔头 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical2.6M WordsOngoing The kings of the Sima clan turned their blades on one another. The northern barbarians ate their fill of human flesh. The aristocratic families fled south in terror. The starving commoners boiled their children in pots. Heroes fought for their lives on the battlefield, while nobles got high in their palaces. Sons killed fathers, younger brothers killed older brothers, daughters became slaves, and men became concubines... This absurd age was one long debauch. Tang Yu: “I just want to protect myse 121.2kReads9.3Score11.5kShelves
23. 223 争 Struggles for Supremacy in the Northern and Southern Dynasties: The Rebel Leader's Second Career 争霸南北朝：叛军头子再就业 Layman Fang Hui方回居士Historical737k WordsCompleted After centuries of turmoil, the Northern and Southern Dynasties are approaching their final chapter. In the north, the Northern Wei faces rebellions across the empire. In the south, the Southern Liang appears peaceful and prosperous, but currents of unrest churn beneath the surface. Although only a little over sixty years remain before Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, reunifies China, people of this era have no idea that long-awaited peace is about to return. Wang Ling was an ordinary office drone 1.1kReads8.4Score101Shelves
24. 224 三 The Three Kingdoms of Water Margin: Liangshan of the Illustrious Lord 三分水浒之昭烈梁山 Ximen Caozei西门曹贼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The last man of the mighty Han dynasties, Liu Xuande, whose virtue shone bright and whose deeds were heroic, arrives in the Northern Song. The last glimmer of the Han dynasty shines over the final years of the Northern Song. Liangshan, Emperor Huizong, Fang La, the Jin Kingdom. Watch as Emperor Zhaolie rebuilds the Han dynasty. 9.2kReads9.2Score882Shelves
25. 225 穿 Transmigrated as a Poor Prince Whose Palace Leaks Everywhere 穿越，王府四处漏风的穷藩王 Excited Rice兴奋的米饭Historical1.0M WordsOngoing In the final years of the Great Yong Dynasty, imperial authority was waning and feudal princes carved up the realm. Refugees rose in every direction, northern outsiders watched hungrily from the borders, floods ravaged the south, and land was increasingly concentrated in the hands of the powerful. The people could barely survive. 38Reads6.3Score111Shelves

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    This book is good; it features a period of warring states and power struggles, as well as political intrigue and warfare.

26. 226 邪 Dark Ming: The Commoner's Great Scholar 邪明：布衣大先生 The Rabbit on Hanlin Street翰林街的兔子Historical561k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast | No System | Not an absurdist story | Asymmetric contest | Intelligence and human nature | A stage for the art of overthrowing dragons] Qin Liu, a playwright who has spent seven years with a theater troupe, is out gathering material when he grumbles to a companion that Zhang Juzheng squeezed the people too hard, leaving the Ming dynasty no room for error. He wakes up to find himself in a Ming dynasty where Zhang Juzheng never existed. Everything is the same, except that this one 191Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's such a pity, the author can't keep writing anymore out of passion.

27. 227 明 At the End of the Ming Dynasty, Singing Through Turbulent Times 明末，乱世高歌行 Pink Cape粉嫩的海角Historical1.7M WordsCompleted In the summer of the eleventh year of Chongzhen, the two capitals and Shandong suffered a severe drought and locusts. Famine ravaged the land, and people ate one another. Yu Mu opened his eyes and found himself in an era when people casually roasted human flesh over a fire. Ahead, corrupt officials cracked their whips like wolves. Behind him, Qing soldiers and rebel bandits stood ready with blades and axes. As a refugee, what was he supposed to do? Should he grovel and die like a blade of grass, 12.7kReads8.5Score1kShelves

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    Highly recommended, it's written very realistically.

28. 228 反 Overthrow the Qing, Restore China, and Build an Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets 反清复华，成为日不落帝国 The Shower Is Here阵雨来了Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Transmigrate to the Qing Dynasty + no System + conquest + farming + expanding overseas] The rating has just been posted. Feel free to check out the story and show your support. In the final years of the Kangxi reign, the realm is in turmoil, and the Eight Banners' cavalry sweeps across north and south. Yang Zheng transmigrates as the son of a farming family in Yinghuai. After eighteen years of careful planning, he builds his fortune from nothing with his knowledge of science and engineering. Li 3.6kReads6.2Score177Shelves

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    There's no fixed system; the plot is designed around historical events, offering both immersion and thrills. The protagonist travels back to the late Kangxi era, learning from the strategies of the Qing Dynasty: amidst the internal power struggle among the nine princes, military campaigns in the northwest, and local corruption, he employs guerrilla tactics and a rural strategy to win popular support, develop a base, unify the country, and lead his people overseas to embrace the world. [Smirk]

29. 229 山 When Mountains and Rivers Fall Into Night: Ming Dynasty, 1644 山河入夜：大明1644 Easy to Talk To挺好说Historical88k WordsCompleted In 1644, the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, Beijing fell. The great edifice crumbled, officials fled, the rebel army closed in on the city's nine gates, and the cavalry beyond the passes watched like tigers ready to pounce. Everyone said the Ming Dynasty had reached the end of its days. Yet the sun and moon remain unchanged in their course: though they may be obscured, they can shine again. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here they are! Two new books, both set in 1644, one from the perspective of the Shun Dynasty, the other from the perspective of the Ming Dynasty. Give them a try, it's free! [Laughs]

30. 230 震 Unbelievable, Is This Rebel King Actually the Crown Prince of Great Ming? 震惊，这个闯王竟是大明太子？ Youngster from Longdong陇东少年Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [No System + one female lead + passionate ensemble cast + intelligent characters + warlords vying for supremacy] The rebel army has breached the capital, and the Chongzhen Emperor is preparing to hang himself. Is there still hope for the Ming dynasty? Zhu Cilang, who has just transmigrated, thinks there is. He plans to proceed in two steps: first, persuade Chongzhen to abandon suicide and retreat to Jinling, preserving the Ming dynasty's last line of defense; then, assume a false identity and in 55.6kReads8.6Score6.2kShelves

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    I've personally reviewed and approved all of them; the quality is guaranteed, especially the two books by the author of "Essays by Daoist Essayist".

31. 231 战 Warring States: I Told You to Be a Playful Young Lord, but You Actually Defeated Bai Qi? 战国：让你当纨绔，你竟打败白起？ Yi Jian衣见Historical2.4M WordsCompleted From the start, he had a fief of his own. He reclaimed farmland, built roads, smelted steel, and trained elite troops. The unscrupulous young lord: “Land, grain, wealth, beautiful women... I want it all!” Reborn in the state of Chu, he beats the state of Qin to a pulp! 609Reads8.8Score119Shelves
32. 232 大 The Qin Empire’s Industrial Revolution 大秦工业革命 Nine-Fingered Divine Lid九指神盖Historical2.5M WordsCompleted History · Alternate History | Farming · Industry | Ensemble Cast · Conquest A six-year-old soul transmigrates into a barren village in northern Shaanxi during the Qin dynasty, where he becomes a posthumous child. With no System and no golden finger, the first thing he does is use a pendulum to redefine “one meter.” Over the next ten years, all he manages to do is make sure everyone in the village has enough to eat. Then the real story begins. He builds an “underground railway station” in Zhang V 4.6kReads8.1Score463Shelves

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    If you dislike mindless novels and are interested in history, I recommend this book. The author has a very rigorous grasp of history and offers unique perspectives. Although it incorporates time travel and industrial themes, the author grew up in a factory district and has a strong understanding of industrial civilization. The characters are rich and the atmosphere is vivid. The handling of historical figures is remarkably delicate.

33. 233 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 10.7kReads9.4Score894Shelves
34. 234 开 Chongzhen Transmigrates into Liu Shan from the Start, Leaving Zhuge Liang Stunned 开局崇祯穿刘禅，诸葛亮人麻了 Moyuan Youzi墨渊游子Historical143k WordsOngoing [I, the Chongzhen Emperor, am hanging myself from the start!] I transmigrate into Shu Han and somehow become Liu Adou, the ruler who is content to do nothing! Facing Zhuge Liang, the devoted Chancellor, my Chongzhen DNA kicks in: suspicion, anxiety, and nightmares of my past life's fallen dynasty haunt me day and night. Zhuge Liang: "Your Majesty, we should consider the northern campaign carefully." Me: "What's there to consider? Short on food? I'll get it! Short on generals? I'll train them! Ca 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Emperor Chongzhen transmigrated into Liu Shan, and Zhuge Liang died in just over 20 chapters.

35. 235 穿 Transmigrating to the Warring States: Two Rice Balls in the Second Year of Eiroku 穿越战国：永禄二年的两个饭团 Deep Dive Premonition深潜预知Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Sengoku Japan, in the second year of Eiroku. Two rice balls save a life. No System, no golden finger. Only increasingly hazy knowledge of the future, a bold yet cautious way of handling affairs, and a man from a later age who rises from humble beginnings. Starting with nothing, he survives the chaos, stands tall, and fights his way to prominence, eventually vying for supremacy in the Sengoku era. He studies medicine and builds castles, trains in swordsmanship and spearmanship, and learns the p 2.8kReads—Score355Shelves

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    Is the Japanese Sengoku period a good example? Historically, it begins in humble beginnings, involves warfare during a chaotic era, farming and building infrastructure, shipbuilding and cannon production, vying for supremacy, with the protagonist fighting the Jurchens in the mid-stages, establishing the Liaodong Army, building treasure ships, fighting the Dutch and Portuguese in Southeast Asia, conquering India, discovering Australia, seizing the Middle East, entering the Americas, and confronting Western powers.

36. 236 太 The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom: A Lone Army Against the Tide 太平天国之逆流孤军 Wild Crow狂野乌鸦Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Think he's staging a rebellion? No, he's reshaping the world's order. When the supernatural meets physics, when cold weapons collide with rifling, when folk songs give way to The Internationale... History has never been a script set in stone. It was rebooted by a fisherman who got struck by lightning at just the wrong moment. A friendly reminder: Don't fish during thunderstorms, unless you want to rewrite modern history. Note: This book has no System, no harem, and no hidden agenda. It's simply 438Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    1️⃣Was it treason? No. He actually revolutionized the world order. When prophecies and apocryphal texts were integrated into the study of natural science, and swords met rifled firearms, street rumors easily became universal pronouncements—history is never a predetermined drama, but rather a fisherman caught in a thunderstorm, struck on the head by lightning, thus setting the stage for the world's downfall. Sima Qian said: "Do not approach the abyss during thunderstorms, lest you too become the key to the overthrow of the dynasty."

37. 237 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am the True Imperial Uncle, Reviving the Han Dynasty for Three Generations 三国：我，真皇叔，三兴大汉 No Mortal Delicacies不吃烟火Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Warring for supremacy] [The real imperial uncle] [System] Do all dynasties perish because they grow weak, while the Han alone falls because it is strong? After four hundred years, beacons of war burn across the land. Everything lies in ruin, and the people wail in misery. Thirteen provinces are strewn with bones, so numerous that even the fertile fields beside the roads cannot contain them. Some maneuver through the world of politics, while others roam as heroes wi 42.4kReads9.3Score3kShelves
38. 238 碧 Idle Tales from the Biyan Hall 碧烟堂闲话 Wild Goose for Ten Thousand Miles万里雁Historical123k WordsOngoing Original title: “The Court Has Bullied Me Too Much, So I’ll Become an Emperor❗” Watch one man go from loyal subject to warlord, then ultimately establish a new dynasty❗ The first 20 chapters have the style of Dream of the Red Chamber, followed by the style of Romance of the Three Kingdoms❗ The younger brother is a top-scoring scholar, while the older brother is a successful military examination candidate. Together they make their way through officialdom, then become warlords amid the chaos, befo 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Original title: "The Court Has Gone Too Far, So I'll Become Emperor" Current title: "Idle Talk at Biyan Hall" This book explores how a top scholar transforms from a loyal minister into a regional warlord, ultimately overthrowing the court. The first twenty chapters are similar to *Dream of the Red Chamber*, containing some domestic drama, but this is necessary for setting the stage and introducing the characters (I'm explaining this here). The later chapters resemble *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, with various battles, territorial disputes, and intrigue within the court. I hope to receive your approval and feedback, even criticism is welcome. Thank you.

39. 239 东 The Rise of Dongzhou: The World Hegemon Dismembers the World! 东洲崛起：世界霸主肢解世界！ Chu Bawang楚霸汪Historical3.2M WordsOngoing Transmigrating into a parallel world + colonialism versus tributary rule + wars for supremacy + unification + battleships and heavy artillery. The Eastern Continent Empire is founded, and the great powers vie for supremacy! I arrived by accident in this similar parallel world, only to discover that everything was different from the history I remembered. Tributary system versus colonial system! Military, economic, and cultural forces collide. Who will have the last laugh? Soldiers, take up your g 1.7kReads9.1Score102Shelves
40. 240 大 The Iron-Boned Ming, Zhu Qizhen the Fortress Emperor 大明硬骨头，堡宗朱祁镇 Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical204k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no overpowered protagonist, no crushing everyone with brute force] On the eve of the Tumu Crisis, he transmigrates as Zhu Qizhen and is emperor for just one day. Why did Zhu Qizhen clear Wang Zhen's name? Was the Zhu Qizhen who returned to power in history really the same man? Did the Ming dynasty truly begin its decline with him? Of the sixteen Ming emperors, how many met a clear-cut end? He must survive first. Only then can he think about anything else. With three 1.1kReads—Score117Shelves

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    No system, no cheat codes. The voyages to the West resulted in financial losses? The Tumu Crisis was too bizarre? What was the true strength of the Ming Dynasty, and how could it be saved? …

41. 241 新 New Song (15-Book Edition) 新宋（全15册） A Yue阿越Historical3.4M WordsCompleted No discussion of alternate-history fiction is complete without mentioning The New Song! Fifteen years in the making, the 3.6-million-word novel The New Song has officially reached its finale! Highly recommended by Ma Boyong, Luo Zhenyu, and Han Song! An encyclopedia of the Song dynasty! Its customs, etiquette, clothing, architecture, and institutions have all been meticulously researched. The author worked tirelessly to earn a PhD in history from Sichuan University while writing The New Song. Ma —Reads8.5Score—Shelves
42. 242 好 A Fine Young Man Should Rule in Troubled Times 好男儿，乱世当称雄 The Hermit Li隐者李Historical392k WordsOngoing In reality, perhaps there’s nothing we can change. But in this book, I want to bring back, one by one, all those crushed beneath the wheels of history. Why shouldn’t they be allowed to live? Why did they have to die in vain amid the chaos of the Jingkang Incident, leaving only this cold line in the history books: Across Hebei, not a chicken crowed for a thousand miles; nine out of ten households stood empty. No. I will let them live. I will preserve the spirit of Hebei and make sure not a sin 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Don't be fooled by the beginning! The protagonist seems like an ordinary scholar, but the first chapter lays a lot of groundwork for his identity. The more you read, the more interesting it becomes. It's not a mindless wish-fulfillment story; the more you read, the more addictive it gets.

43. 243 筑 Forging the Golden Realm 筑金瓯 Old Dragonfly老蜻蜓Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [War, lighthearted, meticulously researched, history, no System] This is the Tang dynasty, a dynasty forged on the edge of a blade. The Tang emperor Xuanzong's dream ends in the Tianbao era, and the banner of the great Tang falls. There can be an Earlier Han and a Later Han. There can also be an Earlier Tang and a Later Tang. If the great Tang is gone, then we will build another great Tang. If the golden age is gone, then we will create another one. Let every child have a home, every elder have 3.4kReads8.2Score269Shelves

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    Although the author has a penchant for rambling, his writing is undeniably powerful, bringing to life the warlords and their elite soldiers of the late Tang and Five Dynasties period.

44. 244 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 2kReads8.2Score102Shelves

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    This book is undeniably well-written.

45. 245 重 Reborn at the End of the Ming Dynasty: First, Save the Nine Thousand Years 重生明末，开局先救九千岁 Soul Sealed in Dust尘封之魂Historical264k WordsOngoing After transmigrating as the Chongzhen Emperor, he saves the Nine-Thousand-Year-Old from the start. Seizing the wealth is better than seizing the family. The eunuch faction is the emperor's faction. Government orders don't reach beyond the imperial city? No problem, I'll replace the officials! The Ministry of Revenue can't raise money? No problem, I'll replace them! The Beijing garrison can't fight? No problem, I'll replace them! ...No problem, I'll replace them! Starting with the people in power —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    One day, a promising young man sacrificed himself to save others, his soul returning to the underworld! Reincarnated twice, a low-ranking official's soul transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, ascending to the throne! Three times he's in a daze, bewildered and unable to distinguish reality from dream! Four times he's startled, opening his eyes to find himself seated on a nine-dragon golden throne, draped in a dragon robe! Five times chaos reigns: border famines and court calamities all converge! Six times he recalls his lonely and stoic years in the deep palace! Seven times he's bewildered, unable to distinguish reality from illusion, mistaken for a death-defying dream! Eight times he tests himself, pinching his leg to feel the pain, finally recognizing the predetermined fact of his transmigration! Nine times his heart surges with excitement, from a lowly salary of three thousand to the pinnacle of imperial power! Ten times he faces peril: internal and external troubles, the chaotic Ming Dynasty awaits his miraculous turnaround.

46. 246 桃 Peach Garden Seals the Three Kingdoms 桃园定三国 Pegasus of Jing'an静安飞马Historical1.2M WordsCompleted This is the story of an ordinary modern person who, completely unprepared and for no apparent reason, transmigrates into the body of the young Jian Yong in the late Eastern Han. Armed with a little knowledge of Three Kingdoms history, he gets drunk and swears brotherhood with Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei in the Peach Garden. From then on, he joins them in striving to fulfill their vow: “To work together as one, rescue the distressed and aid the endangered; serve the nation above, and bring pe 510Reads—Score101Shelves

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    This book is good and worth reading.

47. 247 我 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 5kReads8.8Score355Shelves

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    Tomato is a historical time-travel novel depicting war! My novel has excellent writing, a realistic historical background, vivid character descriptions, and the plot is entirely driven by real historical events. If you don't like it, you can kill me!

48. 248 绥 Suiyang 绥阳 Mo Yuheng墨煜衡Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + Multiple Viewpoints + Long-form] An alternate-history ensemble inspired by the histories of the Tang and Song dynasties. The title means “to pacify and settle” and “vitality and prosperity.” Twelve years ago, Wang Zhizhou, the Grand Pillar State, died in Chang'an. The Fourth Prince was crippled overnight and sent to the frontier. This sudden turn of events shocked the court and triggered a series of earth-shattering upheavals that left officials throughout t 269Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fictional ensemble novel drawing inspiration from Tang and Song dynasty history.

49. 249 我 My Adoptive Father Is Zhao Gou 我养父是赵构 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical685k WordsOngoing “From this day on, you are my son!” “From this day on, you and I will rely on each other as father and son!” That night, Zhao Gou personally had Zhao Yuan’s name inscribed in the imperial genealogy. “Imperial Father, are you truly content to bear infamy for all eternity?” That night, in the Dali Temple, Zhao Yuan spread his arms to shield the blood-soaked Yue Fei, then roared in fury at the imperial palace. “Your Majesty... Your Majesty! Let your servant... lead the northern campaign!” That nigh 14.8kReads7.5Score746Shelves

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    Thief's new work, set in the Southern Song Dynasty, is a slow-paced and very good book.

50. 250 长 Immortal and Undying: Starting by Tricking Ying Zheng 长生不死：从忽悠嬴政开始 Ni Tian Ruirui逆天瑞瑞Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical] [Longevity] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Wits and strategy] I, Chen Xun, an utterly ordinary modern office worker, opened my eyes to find myself an undocumented nobody at the end of the Warring States period. Starving and freezing, I gave my only flatbread to a boy being held down in the mud, his eyes wild as a wolf cub's. Only later did I learn his name was Zhao Zheng, the future... Qin Shi Huang. I taught him math and science; he taught me the art of ruling. I trained alongside 1.7kReads7.2Score201Shelves

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