Any Stories Set in the Song Dynasty That Aren't Stupid and Have Sound Logic and Historical Knowledge? 有没有宋朝，不弱智，逻辑合理，有历史常识。

1. 1 大 Great Song: Starting with the Jingkang Humiliation 大宋：从靖康之耻开始 Mo Yi陌易Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The shame of Jingkang remains unavenged; when will the hatred of the loyal end? Chen Chong, a gifted medical student, transmigrates to the Northern Song dynasty. The Jin army has surrounded the city, plague is rampant, and the nation is on the verge of collapse! See how he uses his humble position to rewrite the shame of Jingkang and bring about a glorious Song dynasty unlike any other! 684Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is really good, I just don't know why it's not very popular.

2. 2 新 New Song: Colonizing Australia 新宋：殖民澳大利亚 The Heavenly Eye Surveys the World天眼观世界Historical334k WordsOngoing [Sailing Adventure Travelogue] [Homesteading] [Large-Scale Group Survival] [No System] [Finance and Trade] [Kublai Khan, have you heard of Hayek's invisible hand?] A modern sailing blogger transmigrates to the Southern Song Dynasty's Battle of Yashan aboard a one-person sailboat. Facing execution, he has no choice but to claim he is a divine envoy and lead the Song Dynasty to Australia. Afterward, he establishes futures markets, banks, stock markets, and an East India Company, taking control of 18.5kReads6.9Score1.7kShelves
3. 3 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 15.7kReads8.2Score942Shelves

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   A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Add to bookshelf]

4. 4 江 Jiang Yue, Song and Ming 江月宋明 Du Du Du Xiaomai杜杜杜小麦Historical782k WordsOngoing The shame of Jingkang remains unavenged. When Zhao Chen awoke, half the Song realm had already fallen. In his desperate bid to survive, he had no choice but to assume the name of the Crown Prince. He was trapped in a lone city, with the Jin cavalry pressing from the front and Prince Kang watching hungrily from behind. But he knew in his heart: though his title was false, the duty it demanded was real. Hold the land, comfort the people, restore the court, and reclaim the Central Plains. As 46.7kReads8.8Score4.2kShelves

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   It contains both a magnificent epic of national history and vivid individual destinies. Under the grand tide of the times, everyone is swept up by the era, and the book vividly portrays this powerlessness and perseverance, leaving the reader with endless emotions.

5. 5 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

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   What if Liu Bei transmigrated into the Water Margin? 🥰 A member of the Han imperial family, a descendant of Prince Jing of Zhongshan, and the future Emperor Zhaolie of Han, Liu Bei, the unparalleled righteous and benevolent Liu Bei, became the scholar-official Wang Lun. Which of the Liangshan heroes would stay, and which would go? Would Song Jiang, Fang La, Tian Hu, Wang Qing, and the rulers of the Song and Liao dynasties dare to challenge Emperor Zhaolie of Han? ✍️ Recommendation rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Recommended by Duanmu Qing, a trustworthy book! 🥰🥰🥰

6. 6 水 Water Margin: Reborn, Who'd Still Accept an Imperial Pardon? 水浒：都重生了，谁还招安啊！ Han Yu寒羽Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Trade height for insight from the start! Ren Yuan transmigrates into a minor character in Water Margin, determined to forge his own legend in the martial world at the end of the Northern Song dynasty! Wherever the banners of the Liangshan army fly, the land belongs to the Han people! I’ll save the people the Great Song won’t save, and fight the enemies the Great Song won’t dare to fight! Jin Wushu: Ren Yuan, stay away from me! 67kReads9.1Score5.2kShelves

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   Transmigrating to the world of Water Margin, the main theme is to recover lost territory and fight against foreign tribes!

7. 7 穿 A Lowly County Office Clerk with Kids at Home and No Rice to Cook 穿成县衙小吏，家有儿女等米下锅 Don't Discuss the Wind-Banner, Follow Your Heart心动莫论风幡Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [A clerk is no official, and the desk is a mountain of blades] [No errors in the ledger, every stroke of the brush decides joy and sorrow] The male lead had only just transmigrated when someone cracked him over the back of the head. After missing work for three days, he nearly got struck off the rolls. His father thought he was saddled with two useless dependents. His older brother thought he was too inflexible to make money. His fourth younger brother feared his lowly clerk's status would tarni 165.9kReads9.2Score22.8kShelves

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   I highly recommend this one. It depicts the daily lives of ordinary officials and commoners in a county town. Exquisite details and a stark portrayal of human nature transport you to the bustling streets of the Song Dynasty a thousand years ago. It's not a wish-fulfillment novel, but it has its emotional moments. It's not about political intrigue, but it captures the essence of human relationships. There are no romantic pairings, no cheat codes, and no modern-day superiority complexes—it's a hyper-realistic ancient Chinese novel. It's nearly a million words long, well-developed, and ready to read. Weaknesses: Slow-paced, not a wish-fulfillment novel, no romantic pairings, relatively uneven plot development, and some chapters are too detailed. Impatient readers should avoid it.

8. 8 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 177.6kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves

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   This one is okay.

9. 9 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical2.9M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 637Reads8.3Score130Shelves

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   If the *Records of the Grand Historian* is "the supreme achievement of historians, a lament without rhyme," then this work can be considered the "supreme achievement of comprehensive history" in our time. The author inherits Sima Qian's narrative tradition of "connecting events with people," but imbues it with a modern rhythm and perspective. It is not a simple imitation of the classics, but a re-creation standing on the shoulders of giants—possessing both the spirit of the *Records of the Grand Historian* and the warmth of our times.

10. 10 神EN Divine Ability Wielder 神通者 Tiancan Tudou天蚕土豆Eastern Fantasy550k WordsOngoing Among the living things of this world, some are born with strange bones. These bones can be inscribed with wondrous arts, granting their bearers immense power: conjuring fire and wind, summoning thunder and lightning, swallowing the sun and plucking stars, suppressing demons and imprisoning gods. These are Divine Ability Bones. Those born with such bones are called... Divine Ability Users. 2.6MReads9.5Score377.2kShelves
11. 11 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score209.2kShelves
12. 12 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 494kReads9.7Score70.5kShelves
13. 13 聚 Gathering the Talents of the Three Kingdoms to Battle Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing! 聚三国之才，战秦汉唐宋元明清！ King Kaikai凯凯大王Historical3.2M WordsOngoing What would happen if all the great figures of history lived in the same era? Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng has just unified the six states. Seeing powerful Han, prosperous Tang, Mongol Yuan, cultured Song, and great Ming realms spring up around him, he falls into deep thought. Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, points his sword straight at the peerless Genghis Khan: “If the enemy can come, so can I!” Zhu Yuanzhang silently sets down his bowl. Watching Cao Cao slaughter his way across the land, his eyes blaz 11.5kReads8.0Score551Shelves

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    I read it all in one go, staying up all night. If you're also looking for something to read, this novel, which combines action, political intrigue, and mind-bending plot twists, is definitely worth a try.

14. 14 诸 Emperors Cultivate Immortality: Ying Zheng Starts with Nine Supreme Bones! 诸帝修仙，开局嬴政九块至尊骨！ The Rich Couch Potato暴富的肥宅Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted What would happen if China’s emperors and its famed historical ministers and generals transmigrated to the cultivation world? From the start, Ying Zheng awakens nine Supreme Bones, the bloodline of the Ancestral Dragon, and the growth-type divine artifact, the Ding Qin Sword! Ying Zheng: “The human race is livestock for the myriad races to feed on?” “From this day forth, humanity shall rule over the myriad races. That is the law of Qin!” Li Shimin: “I have awakened the bloodline of the Primordia 16.9kReads7.3Score2.3kShelves
15. 15 家 My Father Is Zhao Kuangyin: Son, Put on Another Layer, It's Cold! 家父赵匡胤，儿啊天冷加件衣服！ The Pumpkin Became a Rookie南瓜变成菜鸟Historical1.5M WordsCompleted "What! My father is Zhao Kuangyin? And I'm the eldest legitimate son born to Zhao Kuangyin and his first wife, Lady He!" "Dad, it's been a little cold lately." "Son, I've put on some weight recently. Take this bright yellow robe and wear it!" A modern man transmigrates to the end of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, becoming the eldest grandson of the Zhao family in Bianliang. Many years later, Zhao Dexiu looks down at Zhao Guangyi and asks in a measured voice, "Third Uncle, do you obj 13.4kReads8.0Score1.1kShelves

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    This one is definitely the one; it's very good.

16. 16 靖 Jingkang: Escaping the Jin Army Camp from the Start 靖康：开局逃出金军大营 Chancellor Dong Zhuo丞相董卓Historical206k WordsOngoing The good news: He transmigrated. The bad news: Damn it, he’s on the way to exile with the two emperors Huizong and Qinzong! His System awakens! He slays enemy generals, defeats foes, and escapes alive. He takes the Blood Edict as his mandate, declaring himself regent and ruling in the emperor’s stead. Wanyan Sheng: Prince Xu, Zhao Di, is an enemy of the Great Jin! Wanyan Jiujie: I’m the rightful emperor of the Great Song! He gathers civil officials and military generals, builds an iron cavalry c 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Smiling][Smirking][Smiling]

17. 17 水 Water Margin: Max-Level Combat Skills from the Start, I Rampage Through the Northern Song 水浒：开局满级武力，莽穿北宋 Chancellor Dong Zhuo丞相董卓Historical498k WordsCompleted [Water Margin] + [Transmigration] + [Golden Finger] + [Conquest] Song Hu, a modern-day food delivery rider, accidentally transmigrated into the world of Water Margin. The System appeared, and from the start he gained Li Yuanba's physique and the Thirty-Six Tiangang Ax Techniques. Schemes? One swing of my ax takes care of them. Troop formations? What's that? Heavy infantry, follow me and hack our way through! Shan Shituo? A defeated opponent. Wanyan Wushu? He couldn't last a single round. Gao Cho 3.4kReads7.0Score121Shelves
18. 18 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 2.2kReads8.8Score183Shelves

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    During the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, there were political strategies, imperial examinations, and military affairs.

19. 19 老 My Dad Is Su Dongpo, My Wife Is Li Qingzhao, and My Bro Is Emperor Huizong 老爹苏东坡老婆李清照老铁宋徽宗 Wen Qingru文卿如Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Tags: No System, not a mindless power fantasy, meticulous historical research, slow burn, personal growth, one heroine An utterly ordinary art student transmigrates as Su Dun, the prematurely deceased youngest son of the legendary Su Dongpo. A quick calculation tells him When his father goes to Huizhou to eat lychees, he’ll be eleven. When his father goes to Hainan Island to eat clams, he’ll be fourteen. When his father is pardoned and dies in Changzhou, he’ll be seventeen. When Cai Jing erects 12kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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    Rigorous research, authentic history, for those who appreciate Su Dongpo and Li Qingzhao.

20. 20 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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    This one best meets the requirements!

21. 21 重 Reborn as Yang Liulang: I Save My Father and Brothers with the Defiance System 重生杨六郎，我靠抗命系统救父兄 Three Kingdoms Vagabond三国浪子Historical1.5M WordsCompleted (If you like The Generals of the Yang Family, give this a look!) Yang Zhao, a modern college student, has always regretted the fate of the Yang family in The Generals of the Yang Family. He transmigrates back to the Song dynasty, before the Battle of Jinsha Beach, and uses a defiance System to save the Yang family. Watch the protagonist outwit Pan Renmei and crush the Liao army! 2.9kReads8.7Score287Shelves

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    A must-see for fans of the Yang family generals; you'll regret it if you don't.

22. 22 西 Fierce as Xifeng Liquor 西凤烈 Cooking Green Plums in a Dream梦煮青梅Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A modern special forces instructor dies heroically on a mission. When he opens his eyes again, he has become Liu Qi, the son of a military family in the Northern Song dynasty. The story starts at full throttle: a bloody battle at Zangdi River, where the heavily armored Iron Kite cavalry charges forward like a steel torrent, crushing the Song army. Just as the commander’s banner is about to fall and the commander’s son lies near death, a soul from a thousand years in the future quietly awakens. T 7.2kReads9.2Score882Shelves
23. 23 魂 Reborn as Chao Gaitian, I Make Hu Sanniang Lay Down Her Arms 魂穿晁天王，让扈三娘卸甲 Phoenix Dance, Swallow Return凤舞燕返Historical523k WordsOngoing My soul transmigrates into the world of Water Margin, where I become Chao Gai, the Heavenly King. Shi Xiu and Yang Xiong have just come to the mountain. I see through Song Jiang’s hypocrisy. Before I’m struck by a poisoned arrow, I must rebuild my Liangshan Marsh. How could a peerless heroine marry the Short Tiger? I’ll take that good fortune off your hands! I run into Zhao Fujin, Princess Maode, the most beautiful woman in the Great Song! Even this An can be negotiated into the harem. One hundr 1.1kReads—Score100Shelves

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    This book, this is it, it must be Tomato's Golden Treasure.

24. 24 夺 Seizing the Song Dynasty: Even the Water Margin Heroes Can Become Kings 夺宋：水浒也称王 A Glance Back Amid Ten Thousand People万人丛中一回首Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Wang Lun unexpectedly transmigrates into the world of Water Margin, becoming the first leader of Liangshan Marsh, the White-Clad Scholar who shares his name. The emperor, a debauched monarch and self-proclaimed Daoist, has traded his dragon throne for a bed of pleasure. The Four Great Villains wreak havoc at court, the common people live in misery, and the Jurchens to the north eye the land like tigers stalking their prey. Wang Lun: “This weak Song dynasty isn't worth saving!” Lu Zhishen: “The w 18.4kReads8.8Score1.5kShelves

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    In a sudden twist of fate, he transmigrates and becomes Wang Lun, the first leader of Liangshan Marsh in the Water Margin! Witnessing the debauchery of the Emperor, the chaos of corrupt officials, the suffering of the people, and the encirclement of foreign enemies, the bold declaration, "This weak Song Dynasty is better left unsupported," resonates with Lu Zhishen's indignation and Li Kui's passionate fervor, inspiring a hundred responses! Witness how these heroes rise up in rebellion, rewriting the history of the Water Margin—a thrilling legend of resistance against the Song Dynasty awaits you!

25. 25 水 Water Margin: After Breaking with Song Jiang, I Became the True Overlord 水浒：决裂宋江后，我成了真霸王 Koala Running at Sunset夕阳下奔跑的考拉Historical384k WordsOngoing Modern man Zhou Tong transmigrates into the world of Water Margin and becomes the despised, good-for-nothing “Little Tyrant” Zhou Tong, one of the Earthly Fiends! Just as the Double Ninth chrysanthemum banquet gets underway, Song Jiang sings a rousing song about accepting imperial amnesty in front of everyone. Zhou Tong knows that accepting amnesty is a death trap! And seven years later comes the Jingkang Catastrophe, when the Central Plains will fall! At this critical moment, the Warring States 11.6kReads6.5Score708Shelves

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    Not bad, there are many hegemony-style builds.

26. 26 持 Entering the Song Dynasty Armed 持械入宋 Tea Root茶根儿Historical1.8M WordsOngoing This book has been adapted into an animated comic and is now available on Hongguo. Thank you all for your support! In the final years of the Song dynasty, war raged across the land. A five-person modern squad on a mission accidentally fell into a time tunnel and transmigrated to the Great Song with all their weapons. Team leader Lin Zhao, calm and decisive with his Beijing accent, commanded the whole operation. Sniper Xie Changfeng and weapons specialist Ma Zhenbang, both speaking with thick Nor 1MReads9.3Score152.6kShelves
27. 27 武 Wu Song Rejects the Amnesty, and Erlong Mountain Rises to Power 武松拒绝招安，二龙山强势崛起了 Yu Tingchuan于婷川Historical2.7M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the Water Margin world, he became Wu Song, the Pilgrim. As luck would have it, he arrived just as Song Jiang ordered Le He to sing, testing the other leaders' attitudes. Wu Song already despised Song Jiang's hypocrisy, so he slammed the table and stood up. There's no point staying on Liangshan! I'm going back to Erlong Mountain. Who's with me, and who's against me? Once we part today, we'll be sworn enemies the next time we meet! Li Kui is bloodthirsty and slaughters th 48.6kReads7.8Score4.1kShelves
28. 28 兴 Reviving Song: I Rewrite the Jingkang Catastrophe 兴宋：朕重写靖康 Extra Meal on the Thirty-Ninth三九加餐Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No Romance] [No System] [Transmigration] [Emperor] [Comeback] [Avenge the Jingkang Humiliation, the Most Miserable Emperor from the Start] [Originally titled The Imprisoned Dragon of Great Song: I Return from Hell, also known as Reviving Song: I Rewrite Jingkang] Modern-day superstar Zhao Huan has just landed the lead role in a major historical drama about the Song dynasty. The next second, he transmigrates into the body of the most miserable emperor in history: Emperor Qinzong of Song, Zhao Hu 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book, set in the Song Dynasty, is a great book that was overshadowed by its title during the recommendation period. Currently, it's receiving critical acclaim but not commercial success. [Already added to my wishlist][Added to my bookshelf]

29. 29 替 Upholding Heaven's Justice: Reborn as Song Jiang to Pacify the Realm 替天行道锄奸佞：重生宋江靖乾坤 Dream of the Red Chamber Laughing Scholar红楼笑笑生Historical287k WordsCompleted After jumping off a building to escape his mortgage, a food delivery guy transmigrates into Song Jiang, only to get caught up in the Yan Poxi murder case. How can he save himself and escape certain death? When the heroes gather at Liangshan, he refuses to accept amnesty or surrender. With the help of three heavenly books and the System, he combines modern technology to create formidable weapons like thunderbolt bombs and hand cannons. He purges corrupt officials, executes treacherous villains, a 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A food delivery driver who attempted suicide by jumping off a building is reborn into the body of Song Jiang, finding himself embroiled in the murder of Yan Poxi but surviving by a hair's breadth! At Liangshan, he refuses amnesty or surrender, using three celestial books and a mysterious system, combined with modern technology, to create divine weapons like the Thunderclap Cannon and the Fire-Stopping Gun. He eliminates corrupt officials, slays treacherous ministers, and drives out the Tartars, not only sparing the corrupt Song Dynasty from the humiliation of the Jingkang Incident and revitalizing it, but also reversing the tragic fates of the 108 heroes in *Water Margin*. At the height of Liangshan's success, Song Jiang leads his brothers to sea, aiming for distant lands, expanding their territory and ultimately becoming a founding emperor. Mu Wanqing and Hu Sanniang are bestowed the titles of Eastern and Western Consorts, respectively, enjoying the company of these beautiful women and watching the vast land unfold! The plot is fast-paced, full of twists and turns, and thrilling moments abound.

30. 30 展 The Legend of the White Snake, but Something’s Off 展开方式不对劲的白蛇传 Muye Star offical牧野星officalMale-Channel Fanfiction988k WordsOngoing [White Snake fan fiction] + [The Legend of the Condor Heroes fan fiction] [A semi-fictional setting with elements of traditional mythology and wuxia fan fiction] With the help of a heavy-duty truck, Zimu was given a transmigration package on his way home for the New Year and ended up in the Southern Song dynasty. The good news: he landed in Qiantang County, Lin'an Prefecture, Southern Song, and narrowly avoided being killed by the fall. The bad news: it was the final years of the Southern Song, 4.7kReads6.3Score267Shelves

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    Although it incorporates some mythological and fictional elements, it basically meets the requirements.

31. 31 我 With My Blood, I’ll Save These Mountains and Rivers 我以我血挽山河 Black-Hearted Little Beaver黑心小海狸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy + Slow Burn + Multiple Storylines + No Golden Finger + Passionate Conquest of the Song] At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, Bianjing was under siege, and the realm was falling into enemy hands. After his soul traveled nine hundred years through time, Gu Yuan found himself on the snowy plains outside Bianjing, where he and a band of fleeing soldiers happened to rescue the reborn Princess Zhao Yingluo. Through careful planning at every turn, he rose to become the era’s gr 32.8kReads9.2Score3.2kShelves

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    This book is really good; it's not a wish-fulfillment story, and it's worth reading.

32. 32 火 Naruto: Naruto Returns From Water Margin 火影：从水浒归来的鸣人 Loves Foxes爱狸Anime Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing [Naruto + strategy + conquest + harem + no System + no conspiracy theories + classical style + succubus + no regrets + plot + ensemble cast + lighthearted comedy + Konoha + passion] Naruto Uzumaki returns from the world of Water Margin with the ways of a heroic outlaw. With his fists, he makes a path through injustice, then races toward uniting the shinobi world alongside his sworn brothers! They say that when the shinobi world was first formed, the clans fought endlessly. The legacy of the Sage 11.6kReads8.6Score1.3kShelves
33. 33 魂 Reincarnated as the Song Imperial Uncle, I Became the Top Boss of Water Margin 魂穿大宋皇叔，我成水浒总瓢把子 Paying the Utility Bills Late补交水电费Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [No System] [Not a brainless story] [Rebuilding Liangshan's strongest lineup] [Deep brotherhood] [Song Jiang, Li Kui, Sun Erniang, Wang Ying... none of them will be recruited] Zhao Yue's soul transmigrates to the Northern Song dynasty, where he becomes the uncle of Emperor Huizong, Zhao Ji, and a direct descendant of Emperor Taizu, Zhao Kuangyin. His nephew on the throne always looks at him with suspicion, while the treacherous ministers at court regard him as a thorn in their side. Fortunately, 104.9kReads8.5Score9.1kShelves
34. 34 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
35. 35 赶 You Kicked Me Out of Liangshan, So Why Panic When I Become Emperor? 赶我下梁山，朕称帝你慌什么 Lü Diaoyang吕调阳Historical1.6M WordsOngoing Lu Mu transmigrates to the late Northern Song Dynasty and becomes a guest of Chai Jin. He plans to help Chai Jin become the ruler of Liangshan, overthrow the corrupt Northern Song, and prevent the Jingkang Catastrophe. But Chai Jin proves impossible to prop up, and conspires with Song Jiang to drive Lu Mu off Liangshan. Lu Mu turns to the imperial court and becomes an obstacle in the Water Margin heroes' path. He intercepts Zhu Tong in Cangzhou, recruits Lu Junyi in Daming Prefecture, and gather 178.2kReads8.4Score19.8kShelves
36. 36 南 Southern Song, Northern Center 南宋北中 Zhong Hong仲弘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From the start, two strangers who accidentally ended up together transmigrate with their bare bottoms exposed, covering themselves with leaves before getting stung in their most sensitive spots by hairy caterpillars. No System, no golden finger. They mainly rely on what they've learned online to make their way in the world, and the story wins on plot alone. Humorous and funny, with an emphasis on realism. 1.5kReads8.5Score137Shelves

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    In the world of tomatoes, I personally think it's the best.

37. 37 度 Crossing the Song Dynasty 度宋 Shi Dashan石大山Historical132k WordsOngoing [Transmigration, the Great Song, the Southern Song, no System, not a mindless power fantasy] (A faithful, grounded portrayal of history, even a “revelation” of it. The pacing is a little slow, and there’s no wanton slaughter. It may not be to everyone’s taste, and some readers have said it’s a bit hard to follow. Gentlemen, why not come in, take a look, and offer your judgment?) From a foolish young prince of Prince Rong’s residence to a prince and then crown prince, Zhao Qi is the fifteenth em 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one, set in the Southern Song Dynasty, is an alternate history, but based on real events. Highly recommended! [Smile]

38. 38 百 Bird Powers: From the Start, I’m a Sparrow 百鸟异能：开局成为麻雀 Bai Zhiya柏之鸦Historical105k WordsOngoing Seventy years ago, the Spirit Realm descended upon Earth. Monstrous beasts ran rampant and disasters struck one after another. No country survived except Jiuhua. With nowhere left to turn, people prayed to the heavens. From that moment on, bird totems appeared on their bodies, granting humans all kinds of supernatural abilities and giving them the power to fight spirit beasts. Little did they know that all of humanity had fallen into a vast conspiracy. How, then, could these bewildered people br 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new book, currently set in the Song Dynasty, featuring a story of Emperor Qinzong, strategy, and action.

39. 39 四 The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史 Master Su Jiu素阄主人Historical103k WordsCompleted The Secret History of the Four Great Beauties is a vivid, legendary novel about four famous beauties of ancient China: Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan, and Yang Guifei. Skillfully blending history and legend, fact and fiction, this work uses delicate prose and rich storytelling to reveal the important roles these four beauties played in their respective eras and the influence they had. During the Spring and Autumn period, Xi Shi used her beauty to beguile King Fuchai of Wu under a plan devised b 135Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    Cultivation isn't found in the clouds, but in the everyday moments. Let the classics be your compass in life. 🧭

40. 40 夜 Night Walkers (Two-Volume Set) 夜行录（全二册） Bai Ze白泽Historical480k WordsCompleted Day gives way to night, the very hour when demons roam. The crowds fade, and a hundred ghosts take to the roads. Humans and demons once shared the same world: by day, voices fill the streets and markets bustle; when night falls, ordinary objects and plants all turn into demons wandering the narrow lanes, making for a world with its own peculiar charm. Japan’s Heian period was the heyday of demon culture, when demons transformed from mere legends into objects of genuine belief. 23Reads9.1Score—Shelves
41. 41 水 Water Margin: The Grand Commandant’s Eldest Son, and from the Start, I Steal Lin Niangzi 水浒：太尉长子，开局截胡林娘子 Jun Lingyue君灵月Historical438k WordsCompleted I open my eyes and find I've become Gao Qiu's eldest son. The moment I wake up, my cousin Gao Yanei is shouting, “Come on! Let's go corner Lin the Instructor's wife!” Me: “???” So I've been reborn as one of the Gao family brats from Water Margin? My father is a treacherous minister, my brother is a wastrel, and all of Dongjing says, “There's not a decent soul in the Gao family”? Fine. Then I'll do things my way, not follow the script! Gao Yanei wants to lay hands on Madam Lin? He'll have to get 875Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I transmigrated as Gao Qiu's eldest son, infamous throughout the city. My cousin, Gao Yanei, wanted to ambush Lin Niangzi, but I swiftly suppressed him—she's the woman I've set my sights on. Lin Chong is frustrated? I'll promote him, using him as my weapon. Cai Jing and Tong Guan want to use the Gao family as pawns? I'm the one holding the pieces. Liangshan is recruiting? Don't even think about becoming an outlaw; I'll take them all, men and horses. I trained a new army and stockpiled provisions ten years in advance; before the Jin army even moved, my blade arrived first. Hu Sanniang's heart turned to me, Li Shishi followed me, Gao Qiu was stunned, Emperor Huizong panicked, and the Jin army collapsed. From the Grand Commandant's mansion to the Golden Palace, the Song dynasty's rule is now mine, the Gao family's. [Laughs]

42. 42 我 I Save the Southern Song at Yashan 我在崖山救南宋 Zhengzheng2012正正2012Historical289k WordsCompleted Murong Ke was born into a family of traditional Chinese doctors and mastered the art of medicine at a young age. After taking the college entrance exam, he joined the military, where he endured rigorous training and became an exceptional fighter, skilled with all kinds of weapons and equipment and familiar with driving many types of vehicles. At twenty-eight, he was determined to make a name for himself in the military. During a mission at sea, a strange ocean current swallowed him whole. When h 135Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book boasts a delicate and fluent writing style, sound logic, and avoids mindless entertainment. The characters are vividly portrayed, the conflicts are engaging, and the plot is full of twists and turns. It showcases both patriotism and the complexities of love and hate between men and women at a unique historical juncture. Exciting, explosive, and thrilling moments appear unexpectedly, making it an excellent companion for those looking to kill time, while waiting in line on the subway, or relaxing on the sofa. The quality of this book surpasses 90% of the books you own. [Handshake][Handshake][Coffee][Coffee]

43. 43 魂 Reborn as Wu Song! Is It So Wrong to Marry Jinlian and Destroy Liangshan? 魂穿武松！娶金莲灭梁山不过分吧 Potato Steamed Rice洋芋闷饭Historical818k WordsCompleted Lin Fan transmigrates into the body of Wu Song. He now has two choices: 1. Join Liangshan and become a rebel. 2. Marry Jinlian, take the imperial exams, and destroy Liangshan. What should he choose? Please help, this is urgent! Jinlian: “My lord, I want more!” Li Shishi: “My dear, can you handle it?” The ministers: “Marshal Wu, if you won’t wear the imperial robes, at least let your son wear them!” Wanyan Zongwang and Wanyan Zonghan: “Marshal Wu, we’re a peace-loving people who are good at singi 484Reads6.3Score100Shelves

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    Of course, it's self-promotion!

44. 44 靖 In the First Year of Jingkang, He Survived the Flames of War 靖康元年，他从战火中活了下来 Wang Who Likes Spicy Food吃辣的王同学Historical134k WordsOngoing After an accident, Wang Xun is thrown into the most brutal meat grinder of the Northern Song: the siege of Bianjing. Outside the gates, a hundred thousand foreign troops seethe with bloodlust. Inside, the absurd court tries to defend the city with "magic spells." He has no System or cheat, knows no peerless martial arts, and can barely make sense of the local dialect. His only bargaining chip is the vivid memory in his mind of the cataclysm about to unfold. The day the city falls, wails fill 676Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is very nice

45. 45 从 Rebuilding the Han Dynasty, Starting from Liangshan 从梁山开始再造大汉 What the Heck我勒个去勒Historical623k WordsCompleted (The rating is low because the writing style leans heavily on classical Chinese, which many readers don’t like.) He arrives in the late Northern Song dynasty and is reborn as a descendant of the Han imperial Liu clan! What’s more, his ancestors include Liu Bei, and he is now a powerful local lord with a far-reaching reputation! After awakening the System, Liu Ze plans to live the life of a rich young master, until he rescues a down-and-out martial artist! Huh? My senior brothers are Lu Junyi 4.1kReads7.1Score300Shelves

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    This new book is worth reading!

46. 46 江 The Empire and the Beauty? I Want Both 江山美人？我都要 You Ning Sang攸宁桑Historical145k WordsOngoing Zhu Su, up late organizing files, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Northern Song Dynasty. With solid historical knowledge, a photographic memory, and extraordinary insight, he becomes the top scholar and marries a princess dowager... only to discover that this world has not only a treacherous imperial court, but also the fierce martial world of Tianlong. With his talents in both civil and military affairs, Zhu Su becomes peerless across the land, averts the Jingkang Disaster, and wins the heart 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    X was a child prodigy from a young age, possessing a photographic memory. He participated in the imperial examinations at the age of three, passing each stage with flying colors, achieving the highest rank of Zhuangyuan (the top scholar in the imperial examinations). Due to his exceptional talent and good looks, he caught the emperor's eye, amassing a large household of beautiful wives and concubines, and even marrying a concubine. However, one day, he noticed that the people and events around him were strikingly similar to the world of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" from his memories, realizing he had transmigrated into this martial arts world. The plot, filled with twists and turns and emotional entanglements, is not to be missed!

47. 47 诸 The Great Ming of the Myriad Realms’ Myths 诸天神话大明 You Ning Sang攸宁桑Historical253k WordsOngoing Good news: I've become the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Bad news: I've become Zhu Youjian, the emperor at the end of the Ming Dynasty. Wait, there's something wrong with this Ming Dynasty! This isn't the Ming Dynasty of two capitals and thirteen provinces. This is a Ming Empire on which the sun never sets. Just as I use my foresight to make the Ming great again, my golden finger arrives. "Ding!" The System is officially starting. It turns out this is only the beginning... 13Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 清 Tsinghua Prodigy Transmigrates: I Rule the Song Dynasty Through Finance 清华才子穿越：我靠金融称霸大宋 Xicheng Xiaoxiaosheng西城笑笑生Historical108k WordsOngoing Li Hansheng, a Tsinghua University graduate, was repeatedly framed by petty schemers in his previous life, leaving his career in tatters and his marriage unhappy. After transmigrating to the Song Dynasty, he uses his modern knowledge of business and finance to develop industries, build businesses, open banks, develop real estate, trade futures, and issue stocks. He amasses wealth, marries the woman he loves, and finds success in both his career and love life. He takes part in the wars that conqu 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This work is layered, profound, and exhilarating, offering the satisfying elements of a farming novel where you rise to wealth, as well as the power struggles against a grand historical backdrop. It also features delicate and vivid emotional descriptions. Most importantly, the plot is full of twists and turns, unlike some online novels that read like a diary. It's not fast-food style; the beginning is deeply layered, like building a skyscraper with a deep foundation. By Chapter 11, the interview scene begins to showcase vivid plots and a humorous writing style, using an ancient framework to satirize modern events while remaining consistent with the plot's development. I welcome everyone to look forward to the exciting developments that follow.

49. 49 大 The Republic of Great Song 大宋共和国 Little Fei Zen Tea小飞禅茶Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Zeng Shouyi, a modern materials engineer, is transported back to the Northern Song dynasty after a laboratory accident. He becomes the unknown illegitimate son of Zeng Gongliang, the famed chancellor of Quanzhou. With his ability to improve technologies already available in the Song dynasty, his foresight into the course of history, and the introduction of modern management ideas, he rises from a son marginalized by his family. He develops overseas trade in Quanzhou and builds a commercial empir 171Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This new book suits your style and is very good.

50. 50 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. 14kReads8.3Score890Shelves

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    Despite its obscurity, this novel about political intrigue in a fictional world is surprisingly underrated.

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