Any Books Set in the Late Tang or Five Dynasties? 有没有晚唐，五代的书

1. 1 唐 A Soldier's Journey at the End of the Tang Dynasty 唐末从军行 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The Tang dynasty was at the height of its glory, yet its political failings could only be reversed by a hero of the ages. As the saying goes, rise and fall are governed by fate, and after reaching its peak, prosperity must decline. After three hundred years of glory and turmoil, the magnificent Tang dynasty finally crumbled. That year, Chen Congjin arrived in this world. He would bring this chaotic era to an end. 130.1kReads9.0Score13.9kShelves

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   Brothers, I highly recommend the first book, it's super good and perfectly matches my taste. I only read high-quality books. The second book is more comprehensive, covering almost every dynasty.

2. 2 天 Sky Screen: Watching Short Videos, Ying Zheng Gets the MVP 天幕：刷短视频，嬴政得了MVP Beiqi Beiqi北起北起Historical2.2M WordsOngoing The protagonist isn’t just a prop. Besides short videos and historical video compilations, the story also focuses on showing people from the past modern life! Lin Qi has no idea that videos of his daily life are being shown to audiences across every dynasty. And so, beneath the sky screen, Lin Qi’s life becomes entertainment for countless ancestors during their downtime. An AI short video titled “Oh no, Ying Zheng got MVP” makes Ying Zheng lose it. A video of “The Song Dynasty’s dragon standard 119.4kReads8.4Score5.4kShelves
3. 3 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 3.4kReads8.2Score272Shelves

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   This is truly the pinnacle of Five Dynasties literature.

4. 4 小 The Rise of a Little Landlord 小地主崛起路 How Could One Know with Empty Sleeves两袖清风怎知Historical652k WordsOngoing The story of a transmigrator who only wants a quiet life, but is forced to change the world by the brutal, dehumanizing nature of the feudal system, and to surpass himself. (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental.) 459Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It fits the theme; they're all from the Five Dynasties period. If you're looking for something to read, you might want to check them out.

5. 5 打 Checking In Across the Myriad Worlds, One Cheat Per World 打卡诸天，每个世界一个外挂 Flute in the Misty Rain烟雨人笙箫Male-Channel Fanfiction1.6M WordsCompleted An irreversible journey through the Myriad Worlds. [Myriad Worlds] [Multiple Female Leads] [Do Whatever You Want] Every time he enters a new world, checking in earns him a permanent cheat for free. Awake, he commands the power of the world; drunk, he reclines in the arms of beauties. It all begins in the martial world of the Republic of China. The Republic of China arc is complete, as are The Deer and the Cauldron, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, American Horror Story, Hong Kong dramas, The Storm Rid 40.5kReads6.9Score4.1kShelves
6. 6 秣 Saddling Up in the Waning Tang Dynasty 秣马残唐 Utterly Useless Little Rookie很废很小白Historical3.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Tang Dynasty and becomes a refugee on the verge of starving to death. The moment Liu Jing opens his eyes, he sees a tragic world of warring fiefdoms, endless conflict, and people living in misery. Corpses litter the land, and for hundreds of miles, not a wisp of cooking smoke rises. Yet he also sees the romance of warhorses and flashing weapons, of heroes with the courage to swallow the world. This is the worst of times, and the best of times. Looking back at t 103.5kReads8.4Score10.3kShelves
7. 7 骑 Mount & Blade: Rise to World Domination in an Era of Peace, Starting with Patricide 骑砍：太平年从弑父开始问鼎天下 Fishing Enthusiast1垂钓客1Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsOngoing Just started getting ratings, and they'll rise later [historical epic + political scheming + ensemble cast]. The protagonist is Han Chinese, but he isn't the author's favorite. [You can enjoy this even if you don't know the Mount & Blade games! The System can train super-strong soldiers, and they're all normal people, not brainless NPCs.] He transmigrates to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period and becomes the adopted son of Zhang Yanze, the "Cannibal Ogre." On the very first day, his fath 34.9kReads7.4Score4.1kShelves
8. 8 太 After Emperor Taizong, Rebuilding the Tang Dynasty 太宗之后，再造大唐 Li Zhen理振Historical1.2M WordsOngoing "The streets are carpeted with the bones of nobles; the imperial treasury has burned to ashes of brocade! Chang'an has fallen six times, and the Son of Heaven has fled nine! The Huang Chao Rebellion erupts; the Tibetans, Dangxiang, and Khitan run rampant. The late Tang and Five Dynasties plunge the realm into chaos, with warlords ruling unchecked and foreign tribes running amok as the common people wail in misery! In an age of chaos, the world is a furnace and all things are copper. Massacring c 84.8kReads9.2Score6.3kShelves

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   A good book

9. 9 晚 The Greatest Warlord of the Late Tang 晚唐第一大军阀 Rebel逆贼Historical1.4M WordsCompleted If a person cannot leave their name behind in the vast river of history, it is as if they had never come into this world. After transmigrating to the late Tang, an age of upheaval, Qi Shen felt incredibly fortunate. Here, he could behead Huang Chao, wipe out bandits, reclaim Chang'an, and hold the emperor hostage to his heart's content. Here, he could defeat Qin Zongquan, pacify Yang Xingmi, punch Li Keyong and kick Zhu Quanzhong, calmly bringing the warlords to heel. Here, he could repel the Kh 1.9kReads7.7Score104Shelves

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   Extremely exciting, and basically all of it is exhilarating.

10. 10 五 The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: I Unify the Land 五代十国，我一统天下 So the Ties Have Run Their Course原来缘尽啊Historical711k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the seventh year of Tianfu in the Later Jin, during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (942), he becomes the seventh son of Li Congyan, the Han Chinese Prince of Qin and Military Governor of Fengxiang. At first, I really was a bad guy who stopped at nothing, because that was how I survived. Later, I really did become a good person, because I still had a conscience, though not much of one. 12.8kReads8.4Score790Shelves

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    The general's greatness needs no further explanation.

11. 11 北 Looking North to Yan and Yun 北望燕云 Bai Yulong, Who Loves Tuancha Tea爱吃团茶的白玉龙Historical393k WordsOngoing He transmigrates to the Five Dynasties with nothing but a rusty blade from the start. No System, no old master in his head, just a thousand years of historical knowledge added to his mind. Shi Jingtang betrays his people and becomes the Khitan’s lackey, the Khitan eye the land hungrily, and the Later Jin court is utterly corrupt. He fights bandits, seizes territory, opens border markets, and trains elite troops. From squad leader to military commissioner, from military commissioner to... emperor 202Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They overthrew Shi Jingtang and brutally beat the Khitans.

12. 12 布 Laying Plans in the Great Tang: I Crush the An Lushan Rebellion 布局大唐：我平推安史之乱 Ge Sikun哥斯坤Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After a dreamlike journey to the Tang Dynasty, he becomes one of Li Longji’s sons. He sees the military farming system crumbling and rebuilds the laws that hold the realm together. He crushes the An Lushan Rebellion and saves the people from disaster. The great clans fall silent under his hand. Commoners from humble families rise to join the ranks of Lingyan Pavilion because of him. This is no ordinary transmigration story. In the name of Huaxia, he rewrites a thousand years of regret! This bo 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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

13. 13 大 The Great Zhou's Legitimate Eldest Grandson: Rewriting the Five Generations of Respect 大周嫡长孙：改写五代尊 Song Dongming, Who Loves Fried Bread Slices爱吃炸馍片的宋洞明Historical1.3M WordsOngoing A young man named Guo Yi transmigrates to the Five Dynasties era and becomes Guo Zongyi, eldest son of Guo Rong. He knows that in six months, his entire family will meet a gruesome end. His childish pleas fail to get him taken along, but a few innocent words inspire his father to build a secret chamber, allowing them to survive a bloody disaster. With careful persuasion, Chai Rong abandons his reckless pursuit of quick victories, and the balance of power in this chaotic age quietly begins to shi 41.7kReads7.7Score4.1kShelves

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

14. 14 五 Five Dynasties: Capturing Yelü Deguang Alive from the Start 五代：开局生擒耶律德光 Lobster Is No Good with Rice龙虾不下饭Historical1.1M WordsOngoing The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms was a darker, more brutal era than any other, a time when people were either being killed or killing others. If you didn’t want to be killed, you had to kill. There was no other way. The glory of the Great Tang had long since faded, collapsing amid the Huang Chao Rebellion and the war between rival military governors. The Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun had also been ceded to the Khitans by Shi Jingtang, the so-called “son emperor.” Decades of chaos had exhauste 25.2kReads6.4Score2.4kShelves

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    Logically, there's nothing wrong with it; you can check it out if you're looking for something to read.

15. 15 有 With Me on the Throne, How Can You, Zhao, Claim the Throne? 有朕在，你赵大如何黄袍加身 The Black Duke's Mask黑公爵的假面Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Modern-day Guo Yi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a nine-year-old boy with the same name in ancient China. It’s the chaotic era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, in the third year of Qianyou under the Later Han. This Guo Yi is the eldest legitimate son of Chai Rong, Guo Wei’s adopted son, who is still known as Guo Rong at this point. The boy is called Guo Yige. As a history buff, Guo Yi knows what happens to the young Yige: he will be one of the members of the Guo family condem 8.3kReads7.7Score759Shelves

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    Historical background images of the Five Dynasties and the chaotic late Tang Dynasty are worth considering!

16. 16 五 The Fiercest Soldier of the Five Dynasties: I'll Win the World for the Qian Clan 五代第一悍卒，我为钱氏夺天下 Honest Little Taoist诚明小道士Historical269k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, I found myself in hell mode from the start. Everyone either wanted to kill me or use me. The powerful minister wanted me to be his weapon, and the mad king wanted me dead! Fine! I’ll back a little prince whom nobody takes seriously. I’ll teach him to kill, teach him political intrigue, and put him on that supreme throne! When everyone thinks I’m the new dynasty’s greatest hero, I’ll look at my “student” on the dragon throne and smile. The empire is yours now, but you belong 668Reads—Score120Shelves

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    Shuiqiu Gong was filled with resentment, but this book saved him and helped Qian Hongchu become the ruler of the world!

17. 17 节 The Imperial Staff Crushes the Crumbling Tang 节钺压残唐 Southeastern Fisherman东南渔夫Historical421k WordsCompleted Emperor Xizong died, Zhaozong took the throne, and the Central Plains lay in ruins. Lin Xiao opened his eyes to find himself a dying deputy general in the Heyang military province. To the north lay the curved blades of Li Keyong’s Crow Army; to the south, Zhu Wen’s heavily armored Hall Guards. Arrogant troops and fierce generals lurked to the east, while to the west, Chang’an’s last light was as faint as a bean-sized flame. Heyang was a tiny patch of land, surrounded on all sides by enemies. He 232Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 我 I Am the Great Tang Imperial Granduncle, Destined to Become an Emperor for the Ages! 我！大唐皇太叔，成就千古一帝！ Life's Affairs Are What Life Is浮生事浮生是Historical346k WordsCompleted 846 AD, the sixth year of Huichang. The Sixteen Mansions, Prince Guang’s residence. The owner of this estate was about to move out. No, to be precise, he was about to take up residence in his “loyal” Daming Palace. An insignificant civil servant from the modern world transmigrated into the late Tang dynasty, just as the empire was nearing its end. His goal was not to become the so-called “Little Taizong,” a figure both praised and condemned in the history books! He would quell factional strife a 156Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    The Zhou Dynasty's system of posthumous titles stated, "A ruler renowned for his virtue and benevolence is called Xuan." This emphasized that a monarch was famous throughout the land for his benevolence and good governance. However, even emperors like Xuanzong in history could not escape the historical cycle of decline. What if a nobody within the modern system were to transmigrate into the body of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, who was about to achieve the "Great Zhongzhi Era"? How would he save the declining Tang Empire and escape the historical cycle of decline? (Author's self-recommendation)

19. 19 五 The Glory of the Five Dynasties: I Found Great Chu and Unified the Realm 五代风华：我建大楚，定鼎天下 Master Xun From Chuanhu川湖的荀师傅Historical530k WordsOngoing He transmigrates to the Five Dynasties, where human lives are worth no more than grass and dynasties rise and fall like flowing water. He is Zhao Yanyu, the legitimate second son of a Later Jin military governor, and he knows the entire history of the Five Dynasties. From the start, he holds an extraordinary script in his hands! He seizes the elite troops and takes control of Xuzhou, expanding his territory across fifteen prefectures in the Huai region; he builds a navy, amasses wealth and provi 84Reads—Score—Shelves

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    How good it is for those who have seen it

20. 20 唐 Bandits in the Late Tang 唐末流寇 Ye Qiuchen叶秋辰Historical559k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Tang Dynasty, political corruption ran rampant and the people lived in misery. Liu Ke unexpectedly arrives in the late Tang era and becomes a low-ranking officer in Huang Chao's army. Without a System or a golden finger, he relies on his own hard work to rise step by step. Liu Ke first secures Hunan and Jiangxi as his base. He then reclaims wasteland and stockpiles provisions. As the realm falls into turmoil, he marches out of Hunan and Jiangxi to contend for dominion o 1.7kReads—Score106Shelves
21. 21 尘 Dust Mountain 尘埃山 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical1.4M WordsCompleted This story follows ordinary people struggling to survive through the long, chaotic ninety years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It portrays how a group of common folk make their way in life, far from the halls of power, with no special advantages or extraordinary encounters. Like specks of dust drifting through time, they endure the weight of the years, unnoticed and unheard. 392Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Lesser-known historical novels from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period [Currently in progress][Highly recommended][Learned something new][Added to bookshelf]

22. 22 北 Scheming for Power in Northern Wei: This Xuande Is Too Powerful 北魏谋国：这个玄德太强了 Dudu Who Lives on the Moon住在月亮上的嘟嘟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted (An alternate-history story, not based on official history) Liu Jing transmigrates to the city of Sishi in Northern Wei during its final years. There he unexpectedly meets the teenage Yang Zhong, still a farmer, and the rich young heir Gao Aocao. Thanks to the Liu family’s ancestral secret art, he successfully fools the two brothers into swearing brotherhood over chicken in a field of chrysanthemums. History would call them the “Three Chrysanthemum Brothers.” Later, Liu Jing becomes Er Zhu Rong’ 3.6kReads7.3Score231Shelves

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    I recommend this book, "The Later Three Kingdoms".

23. 23 随 A Random Aristocratic Clan From the Start: I'll Take My Time Becoming King 随机世家开局，我缓称王 Eighteenth-Generation Descendant of the Tang Dynasty大唐十八代传人Historical212k WordsCompleted [Full-Dive Online Game + Historical Foresight + Scion from the Start + Slow-Burn Power Struggle] He had a 0.1% chance of landing directly in a prominent Shence Army family. He thought his knowledge of history would let him coast to victory, but then history changed completely. Zheng Tian wasn’t pushed aside. Instead, he won a major victory. Huang Chao was still in Chang’an, and the uprising in Shu didn’t happen when it was supposed to. A prophet? A half-baked one. But good enough. Build up suppl 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You should check him out; it's a pretty good novel from the late Tang Dynasty, starting in 882. It uses a game-like framework, but it's actually about a soul traveling through history. Pretty good! 👍👍

24. 24 李 Li Tianxia 李天下 Jian Dicheng简涤尘Historical113k WordsCompleted More than a thousand years ago, during the turbulent Five Dynasties period, a remarkable hero rose to prominence. With his courage and wisdom, he carved out an impressive legacy. Yet fate had other plans, and the end of this hero's story is one that leaves us sighing with regret... Join us as we step into those eighteen years of contests in wisdom and courage, those eighteen years of clashes between literary and military prowess, those eighteen years of dizzying rises and falls... 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel fully reflects the historical process of the rise of the Later Tang Dynasty during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It has a wonderful plot, many characters, rich details, is full of practical information, profound meaning, and is thought-provoking!

25. 25 晚 Late Tang: Book of Turmoil 晚唐：乱世书 The Flying Pig猪在飞Historical468k WordsOngoing [Late Tang Dynasty] [Rebel Army] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Unify the Realm] The difficulty is hell from the start! For other people, joining the army means getting killed. For me, it's starting a business! From a low-ranking auxiliary soldier in Huang Chao's army, one who could die at any moment, to the founding dynasty's Grand General Who Guards the Nation. From the corpse-strewn lands of Lingnan to Chang'an, where rivers of blood flowed. From a regional warlord ruling the northern frontier to t 278Reads—Score100Shelves

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    Late Tang Dynasty, during the Huang Chao period

26. 26 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 16.3kReads8.2Score984Shelves

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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! 💕

27. 27 归 Restoring the Tang with Loyalty 归义复唐 Hu Xing05胡行05Historical973k WordsOngoing (The numbers were too poor, so it was discontinued.) [No transmigration, no System, no superhuman strength.] The chaotic late Tang era is in turmoil: regional warlords carve up the realm, the Central Plains are in upheaval, and the Western Regions are cut off and isolated. In 907, Zhu Wen usurps the Tang, the Tang banners fall in Chang’an, and the chaos of the Five Dynasties engulfs the Central Plains. Yet in Shazhou on the western frontier, the Guiyi Army still raises its battered Han banner, h 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Romance of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

28. 28 梦 Dreams Shattered in the Dying Tang Dynasty 梦碎残唐 Ye Xue'an叶雪庵Historical467k WordsCompleted Set against the turbulent reigns of Emperor Xizong and Emperor Zhaozong of Tang, this novel explores the tangled power struggles of the late Tang court: factional strife, rampant eunuch power, and the warlords’ campaigns to suppress rebellions. Through upheavals that shook the realm, including the Huang Chao Rebellion, chaos in Guanzhong, the siege of Fengxiang, and the warlords’ struggle for supremacy, it paints a portrait of a world in turmoil on the eve of the Tang dynasty’s final decline. Th 19Reads—Score115Shelves

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    🔥No system, no time travel! Starting with the grand funeral of Princess Tongchang, it goes all the way to Zhu Wen's usurpation of the Tang Dynasty and the fall of the Tang Dynasty. "The Dream of the Broken Tang Dynasty" is a realistic portrayal of the power struggles and battlefields of the late Tang Dynasty!

29. 29 李 Li Shimin Reborn: Riding the Dragon Through the Dying Tang 李世民重生之龙驭残唐 Half a Spring and Autumn with One Qin一秦半春秋Historical1.1M WordsOngoing The glorious achievements of the Son of Heaven and Khan of All Under Heaven, who created the Zhenguan Golden Age, still burn bright in the history books. But after a dream that spanned a thousand autumns, Li Shimin wakes only to plunge into the desperate abyss of the late Tang. The court is a stage for treacherous eunuchs, with power in the hands of the castrated; the realm is a hunting ground for military governors, with war fires raging across thousands of miles. Reborn as a powerless prince, 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Li Shimin was reborn in the late Tang Dynasty.

30. 30 唐 From Refugee to Eternal Emperor at the End of the Tang Dynasty 唐末从流民到千古一帝 Fengliu Is Not Flirtatious風琉不风流Historical105k WordsCompleted Li Ye, a refugee in troubled times, rose from obscurity in Huainan to become the overlord of Guanzhong. With a bowl of wheat porridge, he won the people's hearts; with three feet of cloth, he brought the realm together. He relied not on weapons, but on the people's support. He distributed land to bring peace to the common folk and built workshops to revive every trade. When an ancient stele revealed his bloodline's ties to the Tang imperial house, he finally understood: good governance is not fo 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    One word: exhilarating! Fast-paced, incredibly exhilarating, reminiscent of the Song Dynasty.

31. 31 回 Returning to the Day I Became Emperor of the Five Dynasties 回到五代当天子 No Sugar in the Hot Pot火锅不放糖Historical351k WordsCompleted Being emperor means more than having absolute authority. It also means facing deadly danger at every turn. Su Mingzhe, a history enthusiast, transmigrates into the chaotic Five Dynasties era and becomes Guo Zongxun (Chai Zongxun), the last emperor of Later Zhou. Within the court, powerful ministers plot to usurp the throne. Beyond its borders, formidable enemies watch hungrily. Worse, the previous owner of this body was just a child. With a young ruler on the throne, the realm is uncertain and p 10.7kReads7.3Score642Shelves

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    This book is pretty good; I recommend everyone to check it out.

32. 32 殖 Colonizing the Ming Dynasty 殖民大明 Shang Bigmouth尚大嘴Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Wang Ding obtains a magical piece of jade that can open a spatial rift, creating a gateway to the Ming dynasty. There, Wang Ding finds wealth and glory in a new world. This is the story of how he saves people and kills them. 6.2kReads8.8Score428Shelves

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    After watching the Five Dynasties Heroes, let's go to the Ming Dynasty to seek wealth and glory!

33. 33 五 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: Is Li Siyuan My Dad? 五代十国：李嗣源是我爹？ Just Dakui就是大奎Historical194k WordsOngoing A novel turned him into a grave robber, and his very first job led him to an emperor’s tomb. But the emperor had ruled for less than half a year, and the tomb was completely empty. He kicked the gravestone in a rage, and the tomb collapsed… In a daze, he heard someone say: “If I’m ever reborn, I’ll never be such a useless emperor again.” … When he woke up, he had become Li Siyuan’s legitimate son, the Later Tang emperor. 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Set against the backdrop of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the protagonist initially stabilizes the court in Luoyang, travels the martial arts world in the middle period, and eventually unifies the Tang Dynasty by fighting against the feudal lords.

34. 34 龙 The Dragon Rules Liangzhou 龙驭凉州 Guardian of the Eternal Night永夜守护Historical221k WordsCompleted Folks, let’s really dig into the tangled history of the three powers that held sway over Liangzhou, Ganzhou, and Shazhou in the northwest during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period: the Tanguts, the Six Valleys, and the Guiyi Army. This area was the choke point of the Silk Road. Whoever controlled Liangzhou, Ganzhou, and Shazhou held the lifeline of the northwest, so these three powers fought fiercely while also dealing with the central Chinese court and the surrounding big players. It wa 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Shen Lie dispatched his navy to conquer the Persian Gulf. To demonstrate the power of the Tang Dynasty, the naval commander arbitrarily ordered dragon heads to be carved on the prows of all ships in the fleet. To stabilize the sails, wing-like sail supports were also added to the sides of the ships. From then on, the image of the Eastern dragon became widely known in Europe, and in various legends and sculptures, the Eastern dragon is depicted as having a short body and a dragon's head. This was simply because Europeans, upon seeing this dragon-headed, winged warship from afar, concluded that this was how the Eastern dragon should look. 🥰😳🥰😳😳😳😳

35. 35 煌 Glorious Great Tang: Granting Fiefs and Bestowing Lands 煌煌大唐：分茅胙土 Tang Xu唐勖Historical248k WordsOngoing [Alternate late Tang setting + warlords and kingdoms + geopolitical intrigue + martial world] The realm is in turmoil, and imperial authority is fading; The world is collapsing, and the people are suffering; Life is fickle, and good and evil are hard to tell apart. Prince of Jin Li Xuan, have you forgotten the great ambition of the Tang emperors and the sages of China’s generations past: to unite the realm? Unify the nine provinces, bring the four corners together, and restore the achievements o 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first volume of this fictional war story set in the late Tang Dynasty has been completed.

36. 36 被 Cursed for a Thousand Years: I Was a Traitor in the Later Five Dynasties 被骂一千年：我在五代当汉奸 Yu Qinglang宇清郎20k WordsCompleted Reviled for a Thousand Years: I Was a Traitor to the Han During the Five Dynasties 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A high-quality story set in the Fifth Generation 💕

37. 37 燕 Yan Yun Sixteen Voices: Empty Mirrors and Flowers 燕云十六声：业镜空花 Yu Qinglang宇清郎Historical8k WordsCompleted Where Winds Meet: The Illusory Mirror of Karma 47Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 重 Reborn as Emperor Zhezong of Song: From Puppet to Power Player 重生宋哲宗：从傀儡开始逆袭 Sesame Oil With Oyster Sauce香油加耗油Historical346k WordsOngoing In the eighth year of Yuanyou, Empress Dowager Gao died. Zhao Xu, Emperor Zhezong of Song, finally took power after eight years under her thumb. At court, the Old Party was entrenched. On the borders, Western Xia watched like a tiger ready to pounce. Everyone was waiting to see the young emperor make a fool of himself. But no one knew that his soul came from a distant future. He renamed the era Shaosheng, recalled Zhang Dun, purged the Old Party of Yuanyou, and restored the New Policies. At the 796Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Is it acceptable from the Song Dynasty?

39. 39 昭 Reviving the Tang Under Emperor Zhaozong 昭宗兴唐 The Twilight Sky, the Moon Like a Sea暮空月似海Historical426k WordsOngoing In the third year of the Guanghua era under the Tang, in the eleventh month, the eunuch Liu Jishu launches a coup and confines Emperor Zhaozong to the Shaoyang Court. After three hundred years, the Li Tang dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse. At the military governor’s residence of the Xuanwu Army in Bianzhou, the drunken Zhu A-San opens his eyes once more, but the person inside is now Wang Zuo, a Tang history graduate from a thousand years in the future. As the internet’s most infamous ant 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🔥The pinnacle of late Tang Dynasty historical fiction! A stunner for research enthusiasts! Every word in the chapter on the surrender of Huazhou is a secret of official history! Does anyone else understand this?! Having read so many late Tang Dynasty novels, this is the first time I've seen an author who has dissected the Battle of Huazhou in the third year of Guanghua so meticulously! Even the weight of the Zhenguo Army military governor's seal, the number of branch canals of the Zhengbai Canal, and the number of jade belt buckles on the official robes of the late Tang Dynasty are accurately restored. Every plot twist corresponds to an eternal regret in official history. After reading this, I immediately knelt down and kowtowed to the author! ✅ Official History vs. Novel: The shocking reversal of the surrender of Huazhou rewrites the most unforgettable tragedy of the late Tang Dynasty. First, let's use hardcore historical materials to prove the author's Tang Dynasty history expertise! Official historical records ("Old Book of Tang - Biography of Li Juchuan" + "Zizhi Tongjian - Tang Annals 81"): In November of the third year of Guanghua (900 AD), Zhu Quanzhong captured Hezhong and attacked Tongguan. Han Jian sent Li Juchuan to the army to surrender. Ju Chuan was quick-witted and insightful, able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the times and outlining military strategies, which greatly impressed Quan Zhong. However, Jing Xiang, jealous of his talent, slandered him to Quan Zhong, saying, "Ju Chuan is Han Jian's chief strategist. If we keep him alive, he will surely become a future threat." Quan Zhong then had Ju Chuan executed in front of the army. This is one of the most heartbreaking injustices of the late Tang Dynasty: a brilliant strategist who could transform Huazhou into a "paradise in Guanzhong" amidst chaos was unjustly killed shortly after surrendering, simply because his achievements overshadowed the emperor. This directly chilled the hearts of scholars throughout the land and foreshadowed Zhu Wen's later alienation from his followers. The novel's divine adaptation: The protagonist, as a time traveler, precisely avoids the biggest pitfall of Zhu Wen's life! When Han Jian knelt to present the seal, he didn't accept it first. Instead, he quickly helped Li Ju Chuan up and publicly declared, "Lord Han's achievements in Huazhou over the past seventeen years are largely due to Ju Chuan's efforts," directly entrusting him with full authority over Huazhou's civil administration, water conservancy, and salt administration. Even the special funds for the repair of the Zheng Bai Canal were left untouched to Li Ju Chuan. When Li Zhen and Jing Xiang jointly urged the execution of Li Juchuan, the protagonist's line, "Killing Li Juchuan will lose the hearts of the people; I'm aware of that debt," immediately elevates the narrative! This is what a true time traveler should be like—not relying on cheat codes to crush others, but on a profound understanding of history to make up for regrets that should have been remembered. ✅ Frame-by-frame research! This chapter contains 23 little-known facts about the late Tang Dynasty. The author has clearly thoroughly studied the *Tongdian*, *Tang Liudian*, and *Old History of the Five Dynasties*! Every detail is meticulously researched: 1. Official System Research (Zero Flaws! Completely consistent with the official system of the third year of Guanghua) - Seal of the Zhenguo Army Military Governor: Historical records state that it was made of gilded bronze with a tiger-shaped knob, weighing eight jin (approximately 4 catties). It was personally bestowed upon Han Jian by Emperor Zhaozong in the third year of Qianning (896 AD). The novel faithfully recreates this. The seal of the military governor was the highest symbol of power in the regional military governorships and could not be used without the emperor's personal bestowal. Han Jian's surrender of the seal was tantamount to completely relinquishing military and political power. - **Observation and Disposal Commissioner:** A standard position for regional military governors in the late Tang Dynasty, in charge of civil administration, supervision, and justice. Their power was second only to the military governor. Li Juchuan, as deputy military governor and deputy observation commissioner, was effectively the second-in-command of Huazhou. - **Deputy Pacification Commissioner:** A temporary wartime official responsible for coordinating defense between the two armies and pacifying the people. Sima Ye's appointment reflects the protagonist's trust in him and aligns with the late Tang Dynasty practice of "using surrendered generals to govern surrendered territories." - **Grain Commissioner:** A core position responsible for the allocation of provisions for the entire army. Pei Di's concurrent appointment as Grain Commissioner of Huazhou was a crucial step in balancing Li Juchuan's power. In historical records, Zhu Wen's grain commissioners were all absolute confidants. - **Gold Fish Bag/Silver Fish Bag:** A symbol of status for Tang Dynasty officials. Officials of the third rank and above wore gold fish bags, and those of the fifth rank and above wore silver fish bags. Jing Xiang, a fourth-rank official and deputy inspector, should have worn a silver fish-shaped pouch, and his wearing of one in the novel is entirely correct. Wang Zuo, a first-rank official, wore a gold fish-shaped pouch, and Li Zhen, a third-rank censor, wore a gold fish-shaped pouch—all without error. - Thirteen-plaque jade belt: In the Tang Dynasty, the number of jade belt plaques strictly corresponded to rank. The emperor used thirteen plaques, princes and first-rank officials used thirteen plaques, second-rank officials used eleven plaques, and third-rank officials used nine plaques. Wang Zuo, as the military governor of four garrisons and the Prince of Dongping (first-rank), wore a thirteen-plaque jade belt, which perfectly conformed to the etiquette. 2. Military System Research (Reconstructing the True Organization of the Xuanwu Army) - Ta Bai Camp: Zhu Wen's most elite scout unit, responsible for reconnaissance, assassination, and secret surveillance. In historical records, Li Si'an was the first commander of the Ta Bai Camp. In the novel, Li Si'an sent spies to monitor everyone, which is entirely consistent with his position and personality. - Inspection Team: The military discipline force personally established by Jing Xiang. The strict discipline of Zhu Wen's army in official history was entirely due to Jing Xiang's inspection team; "those who violated orders, even those with high honors, would be punished." The scene in the novel where a soldier trampled a vegetable patch and was flogged twenty times, with Jing Xiang personally paying compensation, is a true reflection of the discipline of the Xuanwu Army in official history. - Zhenguo Army Organization: Han Jian's Zhenguo Army totaled over 18,000 men, perfectly matching the record in the *New Book of Tang* (Biography of Han Jian) that "Han Jian was in Huazhou, recruiting tens of thousands of soldiers, called the Zhenguo Army." 3. Geographical and Economic Research (Accurate to the acreage and amount of money) - Huazhou governed five counties: Zheng County, Huayin, Xiagui, Liyang, and Weinan. The novel states that "three counties have already surrendered, and the remaining two will arrive tomorrow," perfectly matching the administrative divisions of Huazhou. - Zhengbai Canal: The most important irrigation project in Guanzhong, formed by the merger of the Zhengguo Canal and the Bai Canal. During the Tang Dynasty, it irrigated over 40,000 hectares, serving as the "granary of Guanzhong." In the novel, Li Juchuan says that "the North Canal and the West Canal have not been repaired for three years, and their irrigation capacity has decreased by 30%", which is completely consistent with the record in the "Geography" section of the *New Book of Tang* that "during the Guanghua era, the Zhengbai Canal was silted up, and the people could not cultivate the land." - Huazhou economic data: The prefectural treasury held 83,000 shi of grain, 210,000 guan of cash and silk, 21,000 sets of armor, and 3,200 warhorses. Salt revenue amounted to 500,000 guan annually. These figures are all from the *Zizhi Tongjian*'s record of the Huazhou treasury in the third year of the Guanghua era, and the author has not exaggerated them. 4. Character research (all characters are faithful to their historical counterparts, without any alterations) - Han Jian: In historical records, he served in Huazhou for seventeen years, "encouraging agriculture and sericulture, replenishing the treasury, and attracting refugees back in droves," but he also had the stain of executing eleven members of the imperial clan. In the novel, his humiliation and resentment when kneeling to present the seal, as well as his concern for the people, perfectly recreate this complex historical figure. - Li Zhen: In historical records, he harbored deep resentment towards the aristocratic families and officials due to his repeated failures in the imperial examinations, and orchestrated the Baimayi Incident. In the novel, his dislike for Li Juchuan stems not only from fear of power grabs but also from a deep-seated hatred for the prestigious Li family of Longxi—a psychological portrayal that is remarkably vivid. - Kang Huaizhen: Originally named Kang Huaiying, he later changed his name to avoid a taboo. He was Zhu Wen's most resilient and fierce general, historically known as "brave and skilled in battle, renowned throughout the armies." In the novel, his uprightness during his confrontation with Liu Zhihuan, and his helplessness in having to swallow his anger without being caught in the act, perfectly reflect his character. - Liu Zhihuan: Liu Zhijun's younger brother from the same mother. In historical records, he was arrogant, domineering, greedy, and selfish. He later followed Liu Zhijun in rebelling against the Liang dynasty and joining Qi, ultimately suffering defeat and death. In the novel, his embezzlement of rebel funds and his confrontation with Kang Huaizhen with a knife are a microcosm of his historical life. ✅ Full of political intrigue! Without any mindless villains, this chapter thoroughly explores the survival logic of the chaotic late Tang Dynasty. Its greatest strength isn't the thrills, but the fact that every character's actions align with the era's logic: - Li Zhen and Jing Xiang wanted to kill Li Juchuan not because they were evil, but because they had witnessed too many defections and knew that "deeply rooted surrendered generals are untrustworthy"—a survival instinct for strategists in turbulent times. - Han Jian's surrender of the city wasn't cowardice, but rather his understanding that Huazhou couldn't withstand the Xuanwu army; continuing the fight would destroy seventeen years of hard work and bring suffering to the people—a helpless choice for a local official. - The protagonist's heavy reliance on Li Juchuan wasn't out of saintly compassion, but because he knew Huazhou couldn't function without Li Juchuan. Only by allowing Li Juchuan to continue governing Huazhou could this vital grain supply base for the westward advance to Chang'an be secured. - The protagonist didn't kill Liu Zhihuan not out of fear of Liu Zhijun, but because it was a crucial time for talent; Liu Zhijun's cavalry was key to dealing with Li Maozhen's Fengxiang army—a politician's balancing act. Without mindless thrills or mindless villains, every decision carries the weight and helplessness of a chaotic era—this is true historical intrigue! If you're tired of the clichéd plot of transmigrating into Zhu Wen and then usurping the throne and massacring cities, if you're a hardcore history buff, and if you enjoy intellectually stimulating political intrigue, then this book is for you! It's currently up to the surrender of Huazhou, and there are countless other pivotal events to come, including the Guanghua Three Years Palace Coup, the first refusal of the Nine Bestowments, Emperor Zhaozong's entrustment of his son, the reversal of events at Baimayi, and more. Every chapter is packed with historical information! Adding it to your collection is definitely worthwhile; you'll thank me when you return! 👉 Share in the comments what other little-known facts about the late Tang Dynasty you know! See if the author missed any!

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

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    An Eastern version of *Game of Thrones*! I devoured over 300 chapters in one go and couldn't stop! It avoids the clichés of mindless wish-fulfillment novels; every step is a twist, and the power struggles between the four kingdoms are brilliantly written. Qi Ming's journey from a passive escape to mastering strategy and manipulating people—the sense of power and satisfaction in climbing from the bottom—is absolutely amazing. Even the supporting characters aren't just tools; each has their own stance and calculations. You can't even hate the villains; they're so charismatic!

41. 41 我 I, the Last of the Shatuo, Shoot Down the Five Dynasties 我，沙陀遗孤，箭镇五代 Marty Wind and SnowMarty风雪Historical301k WordsOngoing The story of the Five Dynasties’ greatest archer. A slow burn, with no golden finger. Lie, a young Shatuo with golden eyes, holds a secret known to no one, one that concerns the states of Jin and Liang. From an orphan who loses his mother from the start, he grows into an unparalleled general who dominates the battlefield. From a common soldier, he rises to become the military governor of the Jingnan Army, commanding a hundred thousand troops. The destruction of Yan, Liang, and Shu is all his doi —Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a great book about the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The plot is absolutely captivating, and the political intrigue and warfare are top-notch in historical fiction.

42. 42 乡 Country Girl 乡村靓女 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Ye Dingtian realized that apart from being outrageously handsome, he didn't seem to have any other particularly outstanding qualities. He went traveling to clear his head and passed through a village called Liujia Village. He liked the scenery, so he rented a few modest houses there, planning to stay for a while and figure out what to do with his life. 149Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Aaaaaah!!!

43. 43 荒 Deserted Island Wilderness! 荒岛荒野！ Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban2.8M WordsOngoing Hao Da, a 25-year-old bachelor, never imagined that on his very first flight, the plane would fall out of the sky! He never imagined that even after the plane went down, he would survive! Four other people survived too! 335Reads7.1Score134Shelves
44. 44 帅 So Handsome, Even the Beauties Throw Themselves at Me 帅到靓女都来倒贴 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban237k WordsOngoing After Wu Shuaibao settled down, he lay on the plank bed, wondering what the future held for him. Suddenly, a voice rang in his mind: Handsome System activated! 15Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 对 Talk Trash and Win Prizes 对骂就有奖 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban2.8M WordsOngoing Hao Tie was treated like a pack mule and was about to hit rock bottom because he refused to keep living like one. Then he suddenly got a System that rewarded him for trading insults! From then on, he used verbal sparring to reach the pinnacle of success! 24.5kReads7.1Score1.1kShelves
46. 46 荒 The Tough Guy on a Deserted Island 荒岛的猛男 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban1.2M WordsOngoing A shipwreck left the cruise ship He Dun was aboard in trouble, and he washed up on a deserted island. Nine other people were stranded on the island with him. 87Reads6.5Score—Shelves
47. 47 楚 Chu Yunxing 楚云行 Peng Hu彭胡Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No transmigration, no System, no formulaic tropes, no brainless decisions, no invincible protagonist, no wish-fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.] The history of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms + wuxia + political intrigue + a young hero’s legend + the mysterious Tang Mo Dao + homeland and humanity + love and hate + the traditional chapter-and-verse format = an epic historical wuxia saga of sweeping grandeur 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Check out this book; it perfectly meets the requirements. A rare historical martial arts novel set during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, it features political intrigue, regional power struggles, martial arts romances, human life, military battles, rigorous historical research, vividly portrayed characters, traditional chapter-based format, and is free of system-based time travel or mindless plot twists. A worthwhile new book to read.

48. 48 归 The Soul of Tang Returns to the Righteous Cause 归义唐魂 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.0M WordsCompleted To the west, he allied with his uncle’s Yutian Kingdom; to the east, he reclaimed eleven prefectures of Helong. He drove the Uyghurs north and secured the Tianshan Mountains; looking south toward Chang’an, he reclaimed the old frontiers. Gunpowder shattered the Tibetan ranks; iron cavalry trampled the Khitan camps. The Three Stars Banner swept across Youzhou and Yunzhou, and the Han realm’s sky was opened anew beneath the sun and moon. 1.6kReads—Score142Shelves

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    Everyone knows of Anxi's unwavering loyalty, but does anyone still know about my Guiyi Army?

49. 49 天 The Heavenly Kingdom: The Rise of an Imperial Dynasty 天国王朝：帝朝崛起 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.6M WordsCompleted This is the legendary life of God's agent, entrusted with shepherding His flock! From a modern transmigrator to a medieval infant, he relied on the Mount & Blade System and his own strategic brilliance to break free from constraints, defend the Holy City, establish an empire, and change the course of history for both the Crusaders and the Islamic world. (Early game: using Mount & Blade to break through; mid-game: political scheming; late game: cyberpunk space opera) 79Reads—Score106Shelves
50. 50 龙 The Dragon Rises in Jinling: Reviving the Tang Dynasty for Five Hundred Years 龙起金陵，再续大唐五百年 Guest at the Deer’s Call鹿鸣客Historical163k WordsOngoing “The emperor in Chang’an, the army of the Wei residence.” The Wei residence’s household troops had become a thing of the past beneath the executioner’s blade, while the emperor in Chang’an lived in constant fear amid troubles both within and without. Does an emperor have some special birthright? Whoever commands the strongest troops and finest horses becomes emperor! Flames raged everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang was now divided among rival regional warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "The Emperor of Chang'an, the General of the Wei Clan." The Wei Clan's soldiers are a thing of the past, slaughtered by the sword, while the Emperor of Chang'an lives in constant fear amidst internal and external troubles. Is the emperor born with a special destiny? It is the one with the strongest army! Fires rage everywhere. Looking across the land, the Tang Dynasty is now filled with powerful warlords: Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, Yang Xingmi, Wang Jian, Liu Rengong, Qian Liu, Ma Yin… The strong plot to overthrow the dynasty, the weak yearn for fiefdoms. If Emperor Taizong knew this from beyond the grave, he could not bear to see the three-hundred-year foundation of the Tang Dynasty destroyed. I, Li Bian, an unknown member of the imperial family, have become his hope for the revival of the Tang Dynasty. Prime Minister Wei had my father tell me that the imperial aura of Jinling is growing stronger, and this son's achievements surpass those of Emperor Zhaolie and are no less than those of Emperor Guangwu. If Heaven blesses the Tang Dynasty, it should continue for another five hundred years. New book released! Recommended!

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