The Protagonist Transmigrates to the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties: Please, I Want to Read This Kind of Story 🌹 主角穿越到魏晋南北朝，求求!想看这类文🌹

1. 1 魂 I’ve Transmigrated into Gao Yang: No More Holding Back! 魂穿高洋：我不要藏拙了！ Layman Fang Hui方回居士Historical1.5M WordsOngoing He transmigrates as Gao Yang, the infamous beast of an emperor and madman in history, but fourteen years before the founding of Northern Qi. The Northern Wei has only recently split, and three states stand across the Central Plains. Even the Battle of Xiaoguan between Eastern and Western Wei has yet to begin! Forget becoming emperor. Unless he keeps a low profile and conceals his talents, there may not even be a future for him under the thumb of his older brother, Gao Cheng! He has before him th 21.6kReads7.7Score1.3kShelves

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   I highly recommend these two books about the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties; they're really quite good.

2. 2 重 Reborn as Lanling Wang, My Fortune Defies Heaven and Changes My Fate 重生兰陵王，我气运加身逆天改命 Love for Sauerkraut愛吃酸菜Historical1.9M WordsOngoing If you'd like to read a story about the Three Kingdoms of the later Northern and Southern Dynasties, featuring Northern Qi, Northern Zhou, and the Southern Dynasties, this book will not disappoint. It brings that complex, chaotic era to life in clear, accessible language. This story stays close to the historical record. The author consulted many documents from the period, though some of the vocabulary is modern and the story is told in straightforward language. Please forgive any lack of rigor i 23.2kReads8.5Score3.1kShelves
3. 3 东 A Survival Guide to the Eastern Jin Dynasty 东晋求生记 A Glance Back Amid Ten Thousand People万人丛中一回首Historical1.5M WordsOngoing After Liu Kun, who once drove back the enemy with a reed flute, was killed, and Zu Ti, who once swore to reclaim the north by striking the waves, died of illness, the lands of the north were utterly defiled by the stench of the Five Barbarians. Darkness blanketed the land. The fallen people were unwilling to give in, yet had no choice but to place their hopes in the Eastern Jin dynasty, which clung to a corner of the south. During the Rebellion of the Eight Princes, Prince Yan Sima Teng recruite 30.5kReads8.7Score3kShelves

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   It's a really good time-travel novel set in the Jin Dynasty, but unfortunately many people can't see it.

4. 4 重 Reborn as the Abandoned Son of the Xie Clan in the Eastern Jin, I Crush the Great Clans 重生东晋谢氏弃子，横扫门阀 Qingpo Yin青魄引Ancient Romance696k WordsOngoing Xie Jinyu, a history graduate student, dies suddenly and transmigrates into the weak, sickly son of a collateral branch of the Xie clan of the Eastern Jin, on the verge of being struck from the family register. In an age of chaos dominated by aristocratic clans, losing his noble status means certain death. With the legitimate heir pushing him aside within the family and the Wang clan plotting against him from without, he starts in a hopeless position. Armed with his knowledge of history and mod 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonists of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Five Dynasties, and Sui and Tang Dynasties were all from aristocratic families who vied for power in the Central Plains and sought to dominate the land. Representative families of the protagonists in the Wei and Jin Dynasties included the Xun clan of Yingchuan, the Shan clan of Taishan, and the Xie clan of Chenjun. Representative families of the protagonists in the Sui and Tang Dynasties included the Li clan of Longxi and the Gao clan of Bohai. Representative families of the protagonists in the Five Dynasties included the Lu clan of Fanyang (a family of high-ranking officials, producing eight generations of prime ministers).

5. 5 对 Sorry, I Won't Serve the Jin Dynasty 对不起，我不做晋臣 Unconventional Big Bad Guy非常规大坏蛋Historical607k WordsCompleted The realm is in turmoil, the people are scattered, and foreign tribes watch hungrily from beyond the borders. Yet in such times, powerful clans still occupy the highest positions, locked in endless factional strife. The elite live in drunken luxury, while the common people suffer worse than death. If that's how things are, then let's smash the entire old chain of privilege! I'm sorry, but I won't serve the Jin dynasty! (No System, no golden finger.) 434Reads5.8Score101Shelves
6. 6 颍 The Xun Clan of Yingchuan 颍川荀氏 The Coarse-Grain Family粗粮一家Historical379k WordsOngoing The good news: Lin Zhou, an orphan, has transmigrated. The bad news: he has no System. The good news: he has transmigrated into a scion of a prestigious family, with both parents alive and no worries about food or clothing. The bad news: he has no System. He wants to lie low until peace returns to the land, but even his own life is anything but peaceful. In an age when simply living to a ripe old age is a struggle, perhaps he can only be safe if he climbs high enough. Xun Ji (Lin Zhou), a transm 35Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 7 五 The Number One Young Master of the Five Dynasties 五代第一衙内 Young Master of Luoyang洛阳衙内Historical179k WordsOngoing Lu Heling, courtesy name Chang Geng, age fifteen, known as Luoyang's top young lord. Legitimate son of the Fanyang Lu clan, Grand Master for Glorious Happiness with the Silver Seal, Junior Preceptor to the Crown Prince, Acting Senior General of the Left Guard, Commander of the Tianfu Office's Young Lords, Magistrate of Luoyang, Inspector of Zhuozhou, Founding Baron of Xincheng County, with a fief of three hundred households and bestowed a purple robe and goldfish-shaped tally. His father is Lu W 6Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 8 吾 My Wife Wei Gui Is 1.9 Meters Tall, and Together We Fight for the Li Tang Empire 吾妻韦珪身高一米九与李唐争天下 Scholar Mengde孟德居士Historical1.8M WordsOngoing In the seventh year of Daye, during the Shangsi Festival, people gather by the Luo River. Li Ju, a concubine-born son of the Longxi Li clan, is sent by his father to the riverbank. He is only fit to marry the daughter of a second-rate aristocratic family. He laughs. He is a transmigrator. He knows that next year’s campaign against Goguryeo will end in defeat, that Yang Xuangan will rebel the year after, and that after that, the realm will descend into chaos as warlords vie for power. Marrying th 56.3kReads8.3Score4.5kShelves
9. 9 高 The Illegitimate Son of a Noble House: I Never Wanted to Be a Copycat Writer! 高门庶子，我真没想当文抄公啊！ Song Yan宋湮Historical374k WordsOngoing [No System + Court Intrigue + Plagiarizing Classics + Multiple Heroines] South of the capital live the Wei and Du clans, whose homes stand a mere five feet from heaven. The Du clan of Jingzhao is the surname closest to the Son of Heaven, an incomparably noble family. Transmigrating into the Jingzhao Du clan as a junior member, even as a concubine-born son, makes you one of the elite. But what’s with starting out in prison? Oh, I see. It was all to win a reputation. Nothing to worry about, then. 8.9kReads6.8Score667Shelves
10. 10 东 A Bastard Son in the Eastern Jin: From Dowry Servant to Rising Star 东晋庶子：从陪嫁仆从开始逆袭 Xingdong's Banhuan Longbing兴东的板桓龙兵Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation just came out. If you’re interested, go check it out. No System + political machinations + comeback + reform + aristocratic clan power struggles + plotting from behind the scenes In the first year of Jianwu, Sima Rui declared himself emperor, while the Langya Wang clan held the court in the palm of its hand. Under the Nine-Rank System, those from humble families had no way forward, as aristocratic clans monopolized the court generation after generation. Lu Heng, a tomb raide 4.1kReads7.7Score361Shelves
11. 11 家 My Father Is Gao Jiong, and I Made Yang Guang the Sui Martial Emperor? 家父高熲，我让杨广成了隋武帝？ Pomelo Who Loves Mangoes吃芒果的西柚Historical1.3M WordsOngoing I became Gao Biaoren, son of Gao Jiong. In the history books, I appear in only a few brief lines. But I carry a thousand years of memories into the storm-tossed Great Sui. Everyone knows the Great Sui is destined to collapse. Should I assist Yang Guang and make him the Sui Martial Emperor, remembered throughout history? Or should I find another path, pave the way for Li Yuan, and change who rules the land? Should I turn the tide and prolong the Great Sui, or overthrow the old dynasty and usher i 240Reads6.0Score147Shelves
12. 12 南 The Northern and Southern Dynasties: Whoever Claims My Sister Gets to Keep Her 南北朝：妹妹谁抢到就是谁的 Jade Rabbit Loves Grass玉兔爱吃草Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Tyrant + scheming power minister + court intrigue + taboo + soul transmigration + modern person in ancient times] She had just celebrated finally landing on her feet in life when, in the blink of an eye, she transmigrated and found herself in a dangerous Northern Qi household. Gao Huan was her father, Lou Zhaojun her mother, and Gao Cheng, Gao Yang, Gao Yan, and Gao Yu her four impossibly handsome older brothers. Unfortunately, this family was a den of ruthless figures from a chaotic age, a nes 6.8kReads7.8Score501Shelves

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    Or the Gao family of Northern Qi

13. 13 重 The Reborn Powerful Official: His Beloved Is a Transmigrator 重生权臣：他的掌心宠是穿越的 Jade Rabbit Loves Grass玉兔爱吃草Ancient Romance283k WordsOngoing [Reborn and Transmigration + Court Politics + Forced Love] Gao Cheng, the Prince of Bohai, holds power over the entire court and is just one step away from the throne, yet he dies a gruesome death at the hands of a kitchen servant in his own household. A lifetime of extraordinary ambition: he campaigned across the land, reformed the imperial court, and laid the foundations of Northern Qi with his own hands. Yet in the end, his younger brother deceived him with false loyalty, while his beloved c 16Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 知 Wisdom and Advancement 知晋 Chronicles of Mountains and Rivers山河记Historical150k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Western Jin dynasty, the Rebellion of the Eight Princes erupted. The banners atop Luoyang’s walls changed hands again and again as the Sima clan slaughtered one another in a blood-soaked frenzy. Pei Li, the fourth son of Pei Kai, was an idle young noble who loved obscure studies and was fascinated by yin-yang and the Five Elements. He had no interest in court intrigues and only wanted to spend his days in peace among his books. But fate had other plans. A calamity swept 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The books on the Jin, Sui, and Tang dynasties are all quite good.

15. 15 慕 Murong Fenghua 慕容风华 Yancheng River Fortress燕城河塞Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [Sixteen Kingdoms of the Five Barbarians + Restoration of the Dynasty + Harem + Ethnic Integration] He transmigrated as Murong Chong. A woman one moment and a man the next, flying together into the imperial palace? Not a chance. On the eve of his dynasty’s fall, he fled south to the Eastern Jin. Starting in Jiangnan, he would face Murong Chui, Fu Jian, Tuoba Gui, Liu Yu... The great battles of Huainan and Feishui, then a push north to Liaodong. He would be crowned king at Longcheng, then marc 290Reads7.1Score112Shelves

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    The protagonist is from an ethnic minority.

16. 16 快 Quick Transmigration: The Sickly Female Lead Strikes Back, Breaking All the Rules 快穿：病娇女主反杀，不按套路来 Evening Clouds Return晚云归Modern Romance164k WordsCompleted [Crazy + System + wild imagination + no fixed male lead + wicked woman + quick transmigration + stealing someone else's love + period setting + ancient times + green tea] Good women earn a good reputation. Bad women get everything. Yun Qi is the number one lunatic at the Space-Time Administration, known for being heartless and always stirring up trouble. Yet she is still the top graduate. First world, wicked woman in a quick transmigration story: After curing the yandere, I toyed with his feelin 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's beautiful, in the third dimension.

17. 17 北 The Heavenly Khan of Northern Qi 北齐天可汗 Bing Tiaoyue冰调悦Historical1.2M WordsOngoing The story of a normal person gradually going mad. [Historical power struggles] [Northern and Southern Dynasties] [Madmen] [Coming-of-age protagonist] Also known as The Strange Tales of Northern Qi, The Prince of Lanling Is My Little Brother, and Why Is There Another Lunatic? My Great Qi Is Doomed. Absurd version: Gao Yin: Father! Uncle is so handsome. I like him so much. Can you peel off his face and give it to me? Gao Yang: The Crown Prince is right! Little brother, you wouldn't be so stingy, w 88.4kReads9.1Score12.9kShelves

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    It's about the Northern Qi dynasty, and I think it's well-written.

18. 18 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 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves

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    The most amazing time-travel novel set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties I've ever read, bar none. The only minor flaw is that I only read it every two days. 😇

19. 19 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, a time-travel story set in the Northern Wei Dynasty.

20. 20 穿 Transmigrating to the Northern and Southern Dynasties: My Biological Father Is Chen Houzhu 穿越南北朝：我的亲爹陈后主 A Promise Through Winter and Spring一诺冬春Historical280k WordsOngoing Sometimes the history in official records really does read like unofficial history: an absolute mess. One day that made it into the official records nearly saw two emperors die. With no golden finger, a journey from the present to the past, the chaos of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Yang Jian as his rival, the Imperial Seal of Succession in his hands, and the fate of a ruler whose dynasty has fallen, the protagonist Chen Yin relies on knowledge from his past life to face an even tougher c 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Take a look at this book, a time-travel story spanning the Northern and Southern Dynasties and the Chen Dynasty.

21. 21 争 Struggles for Supremacy in the Northern and Southern Dynasties: The Rebel Leader's Second Career 争霸南北朝：叛军头子再就业 Layman Fang Hui方回居士Historical737k WordsCompleted After centuries of turmoil, the Northern and Southern Dynasties are approaching their final chapter. In the north, the Northern Wei faces rebellions across the empire. In the south, the Southern Liang appears peaceful and prosperous, but currents of unrest churn beneath the surface. Although only a little over sixty years remain before Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, reunifies China, people of this era have no idea that long-awaited peace is about to return. Wang Ling was an ordinary office drone 1kReads8.4Score101Shelves

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    Traveling through the Northern and Southern Dynasties

22. 22 冒 Passing as a Langya Native: I Read 165 Chapters, Then Transmigrated 冒姓琅琊：读了165章我穿越了 A Bowl That Loves Chestnuts爱吃栗子的碗Male-Channel Fanfiction133k WordsOngoing He was reading Chapter 165 of The Usurper of Langya when he transmigrated. The trouble was, he had only read as far as Chapter 165. The peach blossoms of the Southern Dynasties had come and gone, and he knew nothing of them. The blizzards of the Northern Dynasties were sweeping down, and he had stepped right into them. In Jiangnan, there was Wang Yang, dressed in white, holding a folding fan, passing himself off as a member of the Langya Wang clan and disrupting a game of strategy in Jiangling. 114Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This was originally written about the Northern Wei Dynasty.

23. 23 魂 Transmigrated into Emperor Xiaowu of Song, Building an Iron-Blooded Liu Song Dynasty 魂穿成宋孝武帝，打造铁血刘宋 Tao Wenk kao陶文考Historical612k WordsCompleted [Farming]+ [Transmigration]+ [Court Politics]+ [Power Struggles] During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Liu Song dynasty in the south lost its heroic spirit after Liu Yu's death. Powerful enemies surrounded it in the north, members of the imperial family fought among themselves, and local rulers acted independently. Emperor Wen of Song, Liu Yilong, was killed by his own son, throwing the dynasty into turmoil and bringing it to the brink of collapse. Then Liu Han, a twenty-first-century 357Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 24 穿 Transmigrating to Contend for Supremacy in the Three Kingdoms 穿越之逐鹿三国 Zhu Zijian朱子建Historical973k WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + transmigration + struggle for supremacy] After Liu Cheng wakes from a car accident, he finds himself at the end of the Han dynasty. The moment he opens his eyes, he encounters an old Daoist holding a staff of goosefoot wood. The old man says, “An age of chaos is coming. I’ve already passed the Book of Great Peace to Zhang Jiao. You have an extraordinary physique, so I’ll teach you this secret manual for five taels of silver.” Liu Cheng replies, “Doesn’t that make Zhang Jiao my 52Reads8.2Score159Shelves
25. 25 晋 The Han Cauldron at the End of Jin: From Rescuing the Crown Princess to Reviving the Han Three Times 晋末汉鼎：从救太子妃到三兴大汉 dtt855Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Romance-of-the-Three-Kingdoms-style political intrigue] + [Ensemble cast] + [Historical power struggle] + [Slow-paced] + [Righting past regrets] + [Defying fate] + [Multiple heroines] After transmigrating as a descendant of Shu Han, he faces a hellish start amid the War of the Eight Princes. Yet a crisis is also an opportunity. Watch me maneuver through the political landscape, save talented women, seek out wise mentors, drive out the Xiongnu, contend for the Han throne, and seize Hanzhong. T 1.1kReads7.0Score108Shelves

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    If you were transported to the late game, could you revive the Shu Han dynasty in a desperate situation? And could you end the Five Barbarian Invasions?

26. 26 北 The Great Foolish Emperor of Northern Zhou 北周大昏君 I'm Just Wang Feng哥就是汪疯Historical238k WordsCompleted Reborn for another life, he finds himself as Emperor Yuwen Yun of Northern Zhou during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. A notorious tyrant in history, in just eight months he massacred members of the imperial clan and meritorious officials, crowned five empresses, launched massive construction projects, imposed harsh laws, abdicated in favor of his young son, and was ultimately overthrown by Yang Jian, who founded the Sui dynasty! But the Yuwen Yun of today is determined to change all that.. 200Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is my first time writing a historical novel, please support me, thank you!

27. 27 我 I Became an Evil Ghost in the Western Jin Dynasty 我在西晋当恶鬼 Horror Drone恐怖无人机Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In 311 AD, the fifth year of the Yongjia era under the Western Jin. Two university students from the twenty-first century transmigrated through time during a hiking trip and fell into the darkest abyss in Chinese history. More than a hundred thousand Jin soldiers were surrounded and slaughtered by Jie cavalry. Their bodies piled up like mountains. And Chen Yuan and Shen Zheng, naked and unarmed, stood in the very heart of that slaughterhouse. This is an epic about staying alive. Shen Zheng chose 10.8kReads7.4Score959Shelves

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    This is a book I wrote myself, a true account of the history of the Northern and Southern Dynasties and the Sixteen Kingdoms period, not a light novel.

28. 28 穿 I Transmigrated to the Sixteen Kingdoms: From Bandit to Emperor 穿越十六国：从山贼到皇帝 Neidu Saburo内督三郎Historical528k WordsOngoing No System + a traditional, historically grounded struggle for supremacy + an ensemble cast (not a brainless power fantasy) In the age of the Five Barbarians, the Han people are in decline and the Eastern Jin clings to a corner of the south. The north suffers under Shi Hu’s ravages, while the Jie, Di, Xianbei, Xiongnu, and Qiang sharpen their blades, all vying for control of the Central Plains. Murong Ke, Ran Min, Huan Wen, Wang Meng, Murong Chui, and other heroes from every faction converge. The 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to take a look at the meticulously documented Later Zhao period of the Sixteen Kingdoms.

29. 29 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. 14.8kReads8.3Score931Shelves

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    A top-notch work of political intrigue, showcasing sharp wits in court battles, seamless intellectual combat, and thrilling revenge plots – it's incredibly addictive!

30. 30 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical724k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.6kReads8.8Score183Shelves

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    This book is great! 👿

31. 31 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 reading and listening. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf]

32. 32 戏 A Tale of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties 戏说魏晋南北朝 Qin Xue Wuhen琴雪无痕Historical808k WordsOngoing Telling real history in a playful voice, this book paints a sweeping portrait of the turbulent years of the Two Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties. This period of history was practically a real-life, large-scale farce worthy of Game of Thrones. Not long after Sima Yan, who had unified the country, died, a foolish emperor and his ugly empress turned the realm into a slaughterhouse during the War of the Eight Princes. Liu Yuan, Shi Le, and others invaded the Central Plains, plunging the north 6.5kReads7.2Score318Shelves

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    A pure historical novel without time travel or system elements, adhering closely to historical facts.

33. 33 古 Lessons from Ancient History 3 古史今鉴3 An Emperor Through the Ages of Clouds, Moon, and Spring云月春秋一帝Historical1.7M WordsOngoing The Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties, followed by the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing. Beginning amid the Sixteen Kingdoms, the story ends with the fall of the Qing. A novel's surface, forged around the bones of true history. A tale of China's loyal heroes, carrying on the legacy of the Han people. In the early third century AD, the Three Kingdoms were reunited under the Jin dynasty, bringing the realm together. But this brief unity was merely the prelude to an even greater catastr 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. The voice of official history, beginning with the Five Barbarian Tribes!

34. 34 穆 The Travels of King Mu of Zhou 穆天子游记 Second Master Yun云二爷Eastern Fantasy245k WordsCompleted The Travels of King Mu tells the legendary story of King Mu of Zhou, Ji Man, the fifth Son of Heaven of the Western Zhou dynasty. Invited by the Queen Mother of the West, he journeyed west to Kunlun with eight steeds and a company of soldiers, seeking the elixir of immortality. Building on The Tale of King Mu, the novel weaves in numerous mythological episodes, battles between immortals and demons, and elements of Eastern fantasy to create a vast world where humans, gods, monsters, and demons co 10Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 汉 Xu Chu in the Late Han: I Seize the Southeast from the Start 汉末许褚：开局坐断东南 Let's Call Him Teacher Yu就叫虞老师吧Historical2.0M WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Late Han Dynasty] [Slow Burn] [Farming] [Politics] [Conquest] [Scheming] [Political Maneuvering] [Unresolved Regrets] [Transmigration] A modern overworked office drone transmigrates into the late Han Dynasty as Xu Chu, and refuses to accept the fate of being called the “Tiger Fool.” Cao Mengde, you hold the emperor hostage, but did you know my troops, supplies, and wealth can make the warlords bow to me, too? Liu Xuande, you preach benevolence and righteousness, but did you kno 20.4kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves

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    Except for the second book, which is from the late Han Dynasty, the rest are all from that period.

36. 36 北 The Ruthless Hero of Northern Wei 北魏枭雄 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical656k WordsOngoing The Jin dynasty’s fortunes crumbled, plunging the Central Plains into chaos. The Five Barbarians vied for control of the heartland, and turmoil engulfed the land. Emperor Xiaowen moved the capital and introduced reforms, blending the customs of the Hu and Han peoples in an effort to usher in lasting peace. Yet the reforms sowed trouble. The nobles grew alienated, undercurrents churned at court, and cracks began to form in the foundations of the state. Since ancient times, prosperity and decline 225.3kReads9.1Score25.7kShelves
37. 37 暗 The Shadow War Between the Eastern Jin and the Sixteen Kingdoms 暗战之东晋与十六国 The Serpent's Ritual in the Americas美洲的祭礼之蛇Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing The title may not sound very much like a Tomato Novel, but the story is great. A descendant of the reborn Zhuge Liang marries a future female agent, a descendant of Sima Yi who has transmigrated into a woman with the same name? One of them goes undercover in Former Qin, while the other hunts spies in the Eastern Jin? And they have a female partner who transmigrated along with her body and disguises herself as a man to get things done? A villainess even brainwashes Xie Daoyun, the talented woman 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A spy thriller/political intrigue novel featuring two female protagonists who time-travel to the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

38. 38 北 The Blood of the Northern Dynasties Has Yet to Grow Cold 北朝血未冷 One Leaf Startles the Stars一叶惊辰Historical237k WordsOngoing When Chen Chong woke up, he was clutching a knife. It was covered in blood. Bodies lay scattered around him, every one of them killed by his own hand. In the Heyin Incident, more than two thousand people died. He had been the sharpest blade in Er Zhu Rong's hand. From executioner of the Northern Dynasties to a figure who would shake the world: this path had to be paid for in blood. 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    History, alternate history, political intrigue, time travel, a new book about the Northern and Southern Dynasties, this

39. 39 人 The People's He Liu Hun: This Time, I Won't Become Prince Gao 人民的贺六浑：这一次我不做高王 CyanedgeHistorical738k WordsOngoing With a soul from a later age, he plunged into a world of chaos that devoured all who entered. In 2023, on the rainy night his thesis defense failed, history doctoral student Chen Zhiqing opened his eyes to find himself in the Northern Wei's Zhengguang era, year four, as Gao Huan, a courier in a frontier garrison. No System, no golden finger. His only asset was the unfinished manuscript in his mind, A Study of the Six Garrisons Rebellion. From the start, it was hellishly difficult: Poliuhan Bali 218Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What if Hou Jing hadn't become the Great General of the Universe, Yuan Dan hadn't become the absurd prince, Hebasheng hadn't become the fickle villain, and Gao Cheng hadn't become arrogant and domineering? Your Majesty, it's up to you now.

40. 40 五 The Five Barbarians Ravage China: Starting with a Surprise Attack on Shi Le 五胡乱华：从偷袭石勒开始 Xingdong's Banhuan Longbing兴东的板桓龙兵Historical872k WordsCompleted No System. [Survival + Comeback + Farming + Political Scheming + Conquest]. In the first year of Yongxing, the Western Jin dynasty collapses, the Five Barbarians ravage the land, and Bingzhou becomes a living hell. Li Yin, who transmigrates into this world, leads a dozen or so battered soldiers to fight for survival in dire straits. With no System and no golden finger, he relies solely on ruthless courage and exceptional cunning to launch surprise attacks on the Hu cavalry, defeating the strong 1.6kReads5.4Score104Shelves

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    The southward migration of the elite and powerful families of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Those who enjoy historical fiction might want to check this out.

41. 41 三 Three Kingdoms: Reviving the Han Dynasty from the Start in Pingyuan 三国：兴复汉室从平原开局 Xingdong's Banhuan Longbing兴东的板桓龙兵Historical620k WordsCompleted [Hardcore Political Intrigue] + [Serving Liu Bei] + [No System] This is not a mindless power fantasy, so power-fantasy fans beware! Yun Shu, who had modern sensibilities in his previous life, only wanted to survive the chaos. But Liu Bei forcibly dragged him aboard, making him a “tied-in shareholder” of Liu Bei's startup team: on one side was the weighty promise to restore the Han dynasty, and on the other were two bodyguards, famed as enemies of ten thousand, always ready to “persuade” him phys 143Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 42 开 The Nation's Doomed from the Start? First, I'll Cuddle My Consort and Take a Nap 开局就要亡国？先搂着妃子睡一觉 Spicy Boiled Fish发烧水煮鱼Historical784k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I had become Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. [Historical what-if] + [Tyrant emperor] + [Everyone is unhinged] + [Subverting expectations] + [Prince of Lanling] + [Feng Xiaolian, displayed in all her glory] Grandson of Gao Huan, son of Gao Zhan, and enemy of Yuwen Yong. The good news: I am the supreme ruler of the realm, with a beauty in my arms. The bad news: I am the notorious tyrant in history, who trusted treacherous 513Reads6.2Score106Shelves

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    This book is well-written, a lighthearted and humorous historical fantasy about war of wits and power. It avoids the tedious system-based plots and the common transmigrators being military geniuses and historians; it's simply about an ordinary person who transmigrates into the body of the seemingly incompetent but actually cunning and ruthless Emperor Gao Wei. The story takes place during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, an era largely unknown to most people, making it a fresh and unique subject. I finished it in one go; it's a worthwhile read. There have been many four- and five-star ratings lately. The historical figures and plot are incredibly rich.

43. 43 天 A Fated Hero, Forced to Conquer by the Goddess of Vengeance 天命枭雄，复仇女神逼我称霸 Huo Ya, Who Loves the Yangqin喜欢杨琴的霍琊Historical210k WordsOngoing [An alternate-history story, not based on real history. Set in the era after the Three Kingdoms, as the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms period begins.] Cheng Feng, a state-owned enterprise employee, sees his hopes of marriage crushed by an exorbitant bride price. After one night of heavy drinking, he transmigrates to the war-torn Northern Jin, becoming the nephew of the head of the Jiang clan in Liangzhou. At this time, the Five Barbarians are wreaking havoc across the Central Plains. The empir 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male and female protagonists are both highly intelligent and emotionally intelligent; this is a fictional historical novel set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties period.

44. 44 北 Northern Song: What a Coincidence, I'm a Spoiled Noble Too 北宋：好巧我也是纨绔 Natives and Local Pigs土著与土猪Historical3.8M WordsOngoing The first story's pacing is a little slow and it's hard to revise, so just take your time reading! The Great Song: This is a subtle power fantasy, not an obvious one. It might leave you itching for more! You can learn history while reading the novel, as the Yang clan's descendants rise to prominence again. Women: Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, and Meng Chan. Men: Su Shi, Fan Chunren, Zhe Keshi, Zhong Shidao, Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, and Yu Yunwen. This is the brilliant splend 1.9kReads8.0Score242Shelves

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    A classic novel by Bai Juyi, set in the late Song Dynasty and featuring descendants of the Yang family generals! Over 4 million words, it's flawlessly written, with characters like Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, Meng Chan, and Hu Sanniang—the character development is superb. Give it a try! A highly recommended book.

45. 45 僭 The Woman Who Usurped the Xie Name 僭姓谢女 Qiongyan穹琰Historical1.1M WordsOngoing In an age of chaos, merely clinging to life is an act of defiance. Being half-dead is what people at the bottom are supposed to look like. Xie Yin, an engineering student who never took her studies seriously, never imagined she would end up in the legendary Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties. This is an era that eats people, literally. And she is a refugee. Refugees in the Southern Dynasties aren't even considered human, while those in the Northern Dynasties are even more like ghosts. 332Reads6.6Score106Shelves

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    A transformation story? Also from the Liu Song dynasty.

46. 46 穿 Transmigrated to Northern Wei to Fight for the Empress's Throne 穿越到北魏争后位 True Lord of the Plains平原真君Ancient Romance210k WordsOngoing A pair of beautiful modern twin sisters from a mountain village are completely different in personality, habits, and interests. The younger sister has a wide range of interests and loves painting above all else. The older sister loves to study and is determined to get into a top university. Because of a portrait, the sisters transmigrate one after another to an unfamiliar era. As they chat about history in the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, a twist of fate sees them reborn as his 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Modern-day twin beauties time-travel to the Northern Wei Dynasty, solely for the sake of women's highest honor and power. History, war, intrigue, and power struggles are all contained within.

47. 47 魂 Reborn in Li Bai's Body? From the Start at Mawei Post Station, I Save Yang Yuhuan 魂穿李白？开局马嵬驿，我救玉环 Wanderer of Nanke南柯行者Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One of Tomato's rare gems. The An Lushan Rebellion, an exiled immortal and a noble consort, intrigue amid chaos, and fervent devotion to the nation. A man remains a boy until the day he dies. As he makes his way through life, apart from Yang Yuhuan, his unattainable first love, which of the colorful women of the Tang dynasty became his cinnabar-marked love? And who remained the one he could never let go? Most importantly, whether heroes or villains, everyone is sharp-witted. This story is entire 142Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A rare gem among Tomato's historical novels. The An Lushan Rebellion, the banished imperial concubine. Power struggles amidst chaos, passionate patriotism. A man remains a boy until death. Along his journey, besides Yang Guifei, his unwavering love, which of the many remarkable women of the Tang Dynasty became his cherished memory, and who left him with unresolved regrets? Crucially, both protagonists and antagonists are intelligent. This alone surpasses 6.999% of Tomato's historical fiction. Highly recommended!

48. 48 河 The Heyin Coup: Empress Dowager Ling's Sixteen-Year Thirst for Power 河阴之变一灵太后的十六年权欲 Yue Fan Who Loves Barroth喜欢土砂龙的月帆Historical112k WordsCompleted Hu of the Northern Wei, the Empress Dowager Ling, was born into the Hu clan of Anding. Because her aunt was a Buddhist nun, she was able to enter the palace as a child. At the time, the Northern Wei's harsh old rule dictated that a mother must die when her son became crown prince. She insisted on giving birth to Yuan Xu anyway, and won that gamble with death. On the night Emperor Xuanwu died suddenly, she evaded an assassination attempt by the Gao clan with the protection of Yu Zhong and Cui Gua 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a politically charged, mind-bending story. It features high-IQ characters and is based on historical fact, not fictionalized reality.

49. 49 江 Jiang Yan’s Dream: Flowers Bloom from His Brush 江淹一梦笔生花 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical505k WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Daming era (463 AD), Jiang Yan was gathering firewood in the biting wind by the Qingxi River. Suddenly, he spotted a young woman stumbling along the main road, clutching her wounded left arm, with three constables from the Court of Justice in hot pursuit. Jiang Yan pulled her into a reed bed, helping her evade the officials’ deadly grasp. It turned out she was Xie Wei’s daughter. Xie Wei had been implicated in the Fan Ye case because of his poetry and pro 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical novels from the Southern Dynasties are even more captivating than unofficial histories, filled with court intrigue, love, and hatred.

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 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is a slow-burn story (the protagonist is just a background character in the early stages). It has no system, isn't mindless, doesn't involve showing off, doesn't involve time travel, and doesn't involve advanced technology. It features history, characters, war, intrigue, and strategy. An adopted son seizes power, controls regional warlords, and eventually eliminates other warlords, unifying the country and continuing the five-hundred-year-long golden age of the Tang Dynasty! A new book recommendation!

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