Stories Set During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period 求五代十国历史文

1. 1 老 N Ways for the Boss to Die: Starting with Shortchanging the Tooth Soldiers 老板的N种死法：从克扣牙兵开始 Book, Concrete Surface书扎水泥面Historical1.6M WordsOngoing [No System] Wen Xiu was ruined by a shady employment agency in his previous life, then died after his boss withheld his wages... When he opens his eyes again, he has transmigrated to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, where he is now a soldier in the Weibo garrison. Bosses in this era are even more ruthless. They aren’t called CEOs, but military governors. Withholding wages is called docking soldiers’ pay, and employees quitting isn’t called changing jobs, but mutiny. As a soldier deman 34.4kReads7.8Score2.3kShelves

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   These two are pretty good; they're good supplies.

2. 2 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
3. 3 重 Reborn in the Late Tang Dynasty: I, Li Cunxu, Will Never Spoil Entertainers 重生唐末，我李存勖绝不宠信伶人 User51942782用户51942782Historical338k WordsOngoing In the late Tang Dynasty, a soul from a thousand years in the future is reborn in the body of Li Cunxu, son of the Shatuo chieftain Li Keyong. He remembers how his predecessor met his end: after achieving success, he became infatuated with actors, and died as the nation fell into chaos. This time, he resolves never to repeat that mistake. He begins with practical measures. He takes in orphaned children and teaches them skills and literacy. He gathers the sons of military families to train toget 574Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Rigorous and excellent historical articles

4. 4 小 The Rise of a Little Landlord 小地主崛起路 How Could One Know with Empty Sleeves两袖清风怎知Historical652k WordsOngoing The story of a transmigrator who only wants a quiet life, but is forced to change the world by the brutal, dehumanizing nature of the feudal system, and to surpass himself. (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental.) 524Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These books have sound logic and are updated regularly every day. You can check them out if you're looking for something to read.

5. 5 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
6. 6 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
7. 7 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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   Title: *The Splendor of the Five Dynasties: I Found the Great Chu and Establish the Empire* – A hardcore Five Dynasties novel without a system, an epic journey from the eldest son of a regional warlord to the first emperor of all time. Main Text: If you're tired of the systems and overpowered abilities in Five Dynasties novels and crave a historical epic that adheres to official history, maintains rigorous logic, and is packed with exciting moments, then *The Splendor of the Five Dynasties: I Found the Great Chu and Establish the Empire* is an absolute must-read! ✅ Key Highlights: - **[Hardcore History]** All major historical events and figures' birth and death dates are 100% consistent with *The Old History of the Five Dynasties* and *The New History of the Five Dynasties*. Every step of the protagonist, Zhao Yanyu, is embedded in the timeline of the chaotic Five Dynasties period, with no time paradoxes or historical inaccuracies. - **[No Overpowered Abilities]** The protagonist only possesses basic modern knowledge and a complete historical foresight. Through intrigue, strategic planning, and reforms, he rises step by step from the eldest son of a regional warlord in Xuzhou to become the founding emperor of the Great Chu, ending the chaos of the Five Dynasties. - **[Epic Scale]** From establishing a foothold in Xuzhou to vying for control of the Central Plains, from ascending the throne to recovering the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun, and finally creating the "Eternal Prosperity," the story fully covers the protagonist's 68 years of life, boasting a grand scale. - **[Portraits of Historical Figures]** Famous ministers and generals of the Northern Song Dynasty, such as Wang Pu, Cao Bin, Pan Mei, and Gao Huaide, all make appearances. Their life trajectories are altered by the protagonist, yet they still adhere to the characteristics of historical figures. - **[Anti-Typical Ending]** Avoiding the weakness of the Northern Song Dynasty's "emphasis on civil affairs over military affairs," the story establishes a balance between civil and military power, recovers Yan and Yun, ends the separatist regimes, and allows the Han Dynasty to return to its peak. 📖 Plot Hook: In the seventh year of Tianfu in the Later Jin Dynasty, Shi Jingtang died, and 20-year-old Zhao Yanyu transmigrated into the body of Zhao Zaili, the second son of the military governor of Wuning Army. Faced with the chaotic Five Dynasties period where "whoever has the strongest army becomes emperor," he had no system, no superpowers, only accurate predictions of history: - First step: take control of the elite troops, undermine paternal authority, and establish a foothold in Xuzhou;

8. 8 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.

9. 9 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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   Transmigrating to the Five Dynasties period, he starts with a rusty knife. No system, no powerful mentor, only a thousand years of historical knowledge in his mind. Shi Jingtang betrayed his country, the Khitans were eyeing him covetously, and the Later Jin court was utterly corrupt. He fights bandits, seizes territory, opens border markets, and trains elite troops. While others grovel for survival, he chooses to stand tall. From squad leader to military governor, from military governor to—Emperor. The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is a time of fierce competition. Watch as Zhao Chongyi, from humble beginnings, carves out a bloody path, establishes a new dynasty, and unifies the world.

10. 10 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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    So beautiful! So beautiful!

11. 11 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

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    Both of these books are quite good and worth reading.

12. 12 苟 Surviving in Turbulent Times with My Roommate and Our Divine Armor 苟在乱世，我和室友有神甲 Old Friend of Chang'an1长安故人1Historical634k WordsCompleted After attending an armor convention, I woke up to find that my three dorm mates and I had transmigrated fully armed! And we landed in the worst possible start: the Upheaval of the Five Barbarians! The Central Plains have fallen, and the sons and daughters of Han are treated like cattle and sheep, left to be slaughtered at will? Have you asked the “divine armor” we’re wearing, forged from modern special-grade steel? When the Xiongnu’s curved blades gouge our chests, and the Jie people’s arrows bu 1kReads6.5Score105Shelves
13. 13 我 My Years in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 我在五代十国的那些年 Xu Xingjun, Bouncing Along屁颠屁颠的许星君Historical701k WordsCompleted [No golden finger, a struggle for dominion, battle scenes, political intrigue] He transmigrates to the tumultuous era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, where war rages and political intrigue abounds! He only wants to keep a low profile, but gets swept into conflicts between rival factions. Without any heaven-defying artifacts, he relies solely on his knowledge of history and a heart full of reckless courage to find his footing in troubled times, rising from an unknown nobody to a pivotal f 318Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    This book is a truly excellent work; it gets better and better as you read on.

14. 14 唐 Late Tang: Why Should My Wu Kingdom Bear the Li Name? 唐末：我的吴国凭什么姓李？ Luo Buzhi洛不识Historical155k WordsOngoing [Late Tang] [Five Dynasties] [Transmigration] [No golden finger] [Not a saint] His soul transmigrates into Yang Wo, the eldest son of Yang Xingmi, Prince of Wu and military governor of Huainan, in the first year of Tianyou under Emperor Zhaozong of Tang (904). In history, Yang Wo was the greatest wastrel of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. Just three years after taking the throne, he was murdered in his own bedchamber by Zhang Hao and Xu Wen, commanders of the Left and Right Palace Guards. L 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Yang Wo, the eldest son of Yang Xingmi, is the number one spendthrift son who transmigrates to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. (The synopsis is weak; you can add it to your bookshelf for more information.)

15. 15 赵 Zhao Kuangyin? He Has to Call Me Big Brother 赵匡胤？他得喊我大哥 Little Frog Who Wants to Eat a Mute Swan想吃白天鹅的小青蛙Historical372k WordsOngoing 933 AD A story of political intrigue set during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. No golden finger; a slow burn. That year, Zhao Kuangyin, the future Song Taizu, was still a little boy in split-crotch pants. Zhao Pu, the chancellor who would later govern the realm with half of the Analects, had only just learned to run. Li Siyuan of Later Tang died, and his third son, Li Conghou, hurriedly took the throne, hoping to weaken the military governors. Li Congke, his adopted son and the mili 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a good book, but unfortunately many people can't get into it because it's too rigorous.

16. 16 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 unfolds from the perspective of Gao Wei, the last emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty, blending elements of historical fiction, the trope of a tyrannical ruler, and universal criticism. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a notorious tyrant but secretly plots to reverse the tide of fate. Currently, the last 10 reviews all have 4 stars or higher.

17. 17 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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    I recommend this book. The protagonist doesn't have any special abilities, and it's really well-written.

18. 18 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 boasts a complete plot, focusing on the life and experiences of the protagonist, Li Cunxu, and narrating the entire process of the rise of the Later Tang Dynasty. At the same time, the novel also mentions the changing overall strength of the seven other powers besides the Later Tang, making this novel a rich and comprehensive account of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period! It's definitely worth reading!

19. 19 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, no time travel, no system.

20. 20 唐 Late Tang Dynasty: From the Start, I Have Seven Thousand Routed Soldiers 唐末：开局七千溃兵 Tang Kuibing唐溃兵Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [No System] + [No cheats] + [Historically grounded] + [Ensemble cast] + [Military] + [Farming] + [Conquest] He transmigrates as Huang Chao's nephew, starting with seven thousand battered soldiers, no food or reinforcements, and enemies on every side. No System, no golden finger, just a broken body and a head full of hazy modern knowledge. This isn't one man's tale of cheating his way to the top. It's a whole group's struggle to survive. When old soldiers become disabled, they can serve as villa 29.6kReads8.5Score2.6kShelves

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    These books are all alright. The first one shows the author has a good knowledge base. The second one, which the author has been working on for a long time, is also very well written. The third one, you could check out, is about the Guiyi Army.

21. 21 大 Great Tang: Starting Out with the Guiyi Army 大唐：从归义军开始 Useless in Battle战五渣Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The Guiyi Army! The last fierce army of the late Tang, known to very few, isolated in the northwest yet still devoted to Great Tang! The Guiyi Army! It lit up the late Tang's final moment of glory! But for one reason or another, the Guiyi Army failed to restore Great Tang to its former glory, and gradually faded from history as the Tang Dynasty fell. By chance, modern man Zhang Yansi transmigrated to the late Tang, an era that countless generations had lamented. Zhang Yansi chose to swim against 1.3kReads8.8Score106Shelves
22. 22 五 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: The Han Dynasty Is Back 五代十国：我大汉又来了 Winter Snow Above冬令雪上Historical1.2M WordsCompleted The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: a century of darkness. Transmigrated into the body of a lowly soldier beneath Fengzhou City in the State of Qi. Would he be killed, or eaten? After awakening the Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord System, Liu Ling finally has the right to say: No! I will put an end to this chaotic era! 3.3kReads7.1Score212Shelves

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    —When the iron hooves of a chaotic world collide with the "Mount & Blade System," even a lowly soldier can tear through the darkness! In the blood-soaked chaos of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, human life was cheap. The protagonist, Liu Ling, transmigrates to the Qi Kingdom and becomes cannon fodder, facing only two paths: death or being eaten… In his despair, the "Mount & Blade 2: Overlord System" suddenly awakens! From then on, heroes bow before his sword, and his iron cavalry reshapes the land—he will carve out a path to become the overlord and end this chaotic era on this shattered land!

23. 23 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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    Finely milled rice, set against the backdrop of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period 😎

24. 24 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 46Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 25 五 The Five Hu: From the Start, Thirty Thousand Han Men Stand Firmly by Fu Jian 五胡：开局三万一钱汉，死保苻坚 Shi Moke Studies History史墨客看历史Historical888k WordsCompleted [Hardcore Ensemble Cast + Power Plays and Conquest + Conquering the World + No System] "Tell me, in this land today, whose world is it really?" During the Upheaval of the Five Barbarians, Han lives were worth less than grass. A life was worth just one coin. Xiao Yun transmigrates into this world and, from the start, rescues Fu Jian, who is under siege. Others hold the emperor hostage to command the lords. He holds the Heavenly King hostage to command the world! Fu Jian gives him military authori 1.9kReads8.2Score102Shelves

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    This book is well-written, with delicate prose and a high degree of historical accuracy; it's worth reading.

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 relatively niche alternate history novel, exceptionally high quality, a gem for both audio and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Top Post]

27. 27 十 The Sixteen Kingdoms: The Greatest God of War 十六国：第一战神 Four-Cornered Cat四角猫Historical381k WordsCompleted [Updates promptly every day at 9:00 and 9:10 a.m.] What dynasty came between the Three Kingdoms and the Northern and Southern Dynasties? How devastating was the Uprising of the Five Barbarians? How did the Murong clan rise from a small tribe to dominate the north? How did it fall, and how did it attempt to restore its rule? At thirteen, he was already renowned as the bravest warrior in the army. Through his own efforts, he changed Chinese history several times, earning the title “The Greatest Go 1.2kReads6.5Score102Shelves

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    It has to be this one.

28. 28 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. 88Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The character relationships were meticulously planned over at least half a month, with characters gradually appearing. The story is designed to be easy to remember: Volume One focuses on Luoyang, stabilizing the court; Volume Two explores the martial arts world; Volume Three consolidates the Later Tang Dynasty; and Volume Four battles against foreign tribes.

29. 29 太 Peaceful Times: The Storm Rises 太平年：大风起兮 Believer Little Writer信者小作家Historical255k WordsCompleted In the darkest years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, a modern manager transmigrates into the body of Liu Chengxun, a short-lived prince of the Later Han. The moment he returns to life in another’s body, he must fight to survive amid bloodshed and seize power through political intrigue. He consolidates the court, pacifies the regional military governors, and recaptures Yan and Yun, all to forge a truly peaceful age amid a world consumed by war. 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a new book; you can take a look.

30. 30 礼 A Fanfic of Dance of the Sky Empire: Smoke Over the Desert North 礼舞同人之漠北烟云 Shi Bai莳白Anime Fanfiction642k WordsCompleted (Complete, but terribly written. I’m slowly revising it. The ending has Li Wu reunited with his family across three generations.) A story written on a whim, just to give the people I can’t stop worrying about in my heart a happy ending. As for the characters’ personalities: Tan Lang, Po Jun, Zi Wei, Qi Sha, and Tian Tong. In Season Six, their characterizations should make Zhi Wu a mix of Po Jun and Zi Wei: innocent, cheerful, and kind to others (Zi Wei), while also putting the greater good first 14Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 开 A Household Slave from the Start: I’ll Be King in the Chaotic Five Dynasties 开局家奴，五代乱世我要当王 Ji Zhiyuan齑知远Historical83k WordsOngoing [Not a wish-fulfillment novel, no System, no golden finger] How do you survive when you're a household slave from the start? Who can you beat in the chaotic Tang era? I, Gao Jichang, am not Gao Jixing. You send tribute to Jingnan, yet call Jichang Gao the Scoundrel. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is entirely historically accurate, a rigorous historical novel. There are no cheat codes, no shortcuts, and no system. The protagonist transmigrates into a lowly household slave.

32. 32 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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    Historical setting, alternate universe, time travel, Northern and Southern Dynasties, high intelligence, war

33. 33 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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    Want to read a proper account of the late Tang Dynasty? "The Shattered Dream of the Remnant Tang" begins with the grand funeral of Princess Tongchang and ends with Zhu Wen's usurpation of the Tang Dynasty. No system or radical alterations!

34. 34 带 Transmigrating to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms with a Mount & Blade II System 带着骑砍2系统穿越五代十国 Zuodao坐岛Historical243k WordsCompleted In the ninth year of Tianfu under the Later Jin, a massive Khitan invasion swept south, and prefectures and counties across Hebei fell one after another. The defeated soldiers turned to banditry, burning, killing, and looting wherever they went. For a thousand miles, not a soul remained. When Lin Yan awoke, he was in a rural woodshed on the outskirts of Xiangzhou. Outside, the insults of marauding soldiers mingled with screams, and the wooden door shook under their kicks. The only thing beside 41Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 选 Choose a Hero to Change History? Hold On, Let Me Try First 选英雄改变历史？等等，我先逝逝 Long Slow久缓Historical2.5M WordsOngoing When a major figure of an era runs into serious trouble, history is left with regrets. To set history right, the protagonist, Xi Zixin, is basically useless, so he has to rely on historical figures summoned from other eras to turn the tide and resolve those lingering regrets. The White-Haired Army of the Tang Dynasty, the Battle of Baoning in the Southern Ming, the First Emperor burning books and burying scholars... 249Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period also had its historical regrets, and it contains elements from that period.

36. 36 当 Join the Army and Get a Wife? I Marry Eighteen Women in a Rage 当兵就发媳妇？我怒娶十八房老婆 Tangtang Sixth Young Master糖糖六公子Historical2.2M WordsCompleted “What? You can get a wife for free if you enlist? Then I’m joining the army!” Li Wannian is reborn into the declining Li Tang imperial family. He proceeds carefully, extending the Li Tang Dynasty's life by three hundred years! 28.2kReads8.6Score3.3kShelves

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    Good, well written.

37. 37 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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    Chaos at the end of a dynasty

38. 38 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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    [Learned it][I highly recommend it too][Already hooked][Added to my bookshelf][Please follow][Currently working on a draft][Note]

39. 39 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 led his army to the foot of the Ural Mountains. He paused, gazing up at the vast mountain range, which remained perpetually shrouded in shadow. No matter which direction they marched, not a trace of sunlight could be found; a chilling and solemn atmosphere pervaded the landscape. Looking at the strange mountain before him, he couldn't help but exclaim, "This mountain, perpetually shrouded in darkness and chilling to the bone, is truly a Yin Mountain compared to the Yin Mountain in my Central Plains and Inner Mongolia!" The local guide accompanying him, hearing this, looked surprised and quickly stepped forward, bowing and replying, "General Shen, this mountain is called Yin Mountain in our area!" 😜😜 [Pouting][what][what]

40. 40 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

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    👍👍

41. 41 覆 Overthrowing the Tang: Transmigrate into Emperor Ai, Who Abdicated the Throne 覆唐：穿越禅位天子唐哀宗 Ren Daxi任大兮Historical663k WordsOngoing A modern soul transmigrates into Li Zhu, the last emperor of the Great Tang. In the fourth year of Tianyou, Zhu Wen usurps the Tang throne, and the dynasty collapses after 289 years. In name, Li Zhu is the Prince of Jiyin who abdicated the throne. In reality, he is a prisoner trapped in a cage. The history books are unequivocal: just three months later, a cup of poisoned wine will be his end. Given a second life, he refuses to sit still and await death! Imprisoned in his residence, he uses polit 3.2kReads—Score317Shelves

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    The Five Dynasties period ended with the Tang Dynasty; this historical text about the Five Dynasties is well-researched and worth reading!

42. 42 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

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    It's pretty good, but the updates are a bit slow and there's not enough to watch.

43. 43 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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    This book perfectly fits the description of a rare historical martial arts novel set in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It features intrigue, power struggles, romance, daily life, military battles, vividly portrayed characters, traditional chapter-based format, no system-based plots, no time-travel elements, and is not mindless. It's definitely worth reading.

44. 44 寒 The Common-Born Emperor: The Dragon Rises in the Ten Kingdoms 寒门天子：龙起十国 Entropy Defier逆熵者Historical198k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the Central Plains were in turmoil. Khitan cavalry trampled across the Yan and Yun regions, while warlords carved up the land and the people suffered. Li Ye, a graduate student in history, unexpectedly transmigrates into the chaos of the Five Dynasties as an orphan from a family of craftsmen. From the start, he is attacked by Khitan raiders, and his younger sister, the only family he has left, is struck by an arrow and left on the brink 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, at the beginning of the Later Zhou Dynasty, Guo Wei, Chai Rong, and Zhao Kuangyin took turns ruling, but perhaps this story is different.

45. 45 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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    Does nobody like watching the Northern and Southern Dynasties? 😂

46. 46 后 The Chronicles of Later Zhao, Volume One: The Biography of Shi Le 后赵演义第一卷石勒传 Chrysanthemum on the Stone Palace Bank石宫岸菊Historical396k WordsCompleted Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to the throne. Born into the lower ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to prominence with a band of “eighteen horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and founded the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced a number of reforms: he established the Imperial Academy, reduced taxes and corvée labor, and appointed the Han official Zhang Bin to high office. He also created a “thre 377Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Following the War of the Eight Princes, the Western Jin dynasty collapsed, sharp conflicts arose between the Han and non-Han peoples, and social order completely disintegrated. The corrupt aristocratic politics of the Western Jin were utterly incapable of handling internal and external troubles; Han refugees and non-Han migrants suffered similar oppression, becoming a revolutionary force; prolonged warfare led to a deep yearning for order among the people, regardless of its ethnic origin. As a slave, Shi Le broke free from the shackles of his status; as a Jie, he transcended ethnic barriers. His early "Eighteen Riders" already displayed multi-ethnic characteristics, and as his power grew, he extensively absorbed forces from Han gentry, Xianbei, Wuhuan, and other ethnic groups. This open and inclusive talent strategy contrasted sharply with many forces of the time that adhered to ethnic boundaries. Especially after receiving assistance from the Han strategist Zhang Bin, Shi Le truly transformed from a bandit into a regime builder. Zhang Bin's strategy of "occupying Xiangguo, establishing Yedu, and conquering the world" provided Shi Le with a clear development blueprint, and it was also a model of cooperation between Han and non-Han elites. The Later Zhao regime, established by Shi Le, largely followed the Han system in its institutions and regulations, setting up the Imperial Academy, selecting Confucian scholars, and implementing a nascent civil service examination system. From a longer historical perspective, Shi Le was a pivotal figure in the Sixteen Kingdoms period, bridging the past and the future. He destroyed the Former Zhao, essentially unifying the north and laying the foundation for the later unification by the Former Qin. While his policy of separating Han and non-Han peoples was imperfect, it explored a model of multi-ethnic coexistence. His rise symbolized the historical transformation of the non-Han peoples from being ruled to becoming rulers, ushering in a new stage of ethnic integration in the north. Ancient Han scholars often viewed him as a leader of the "non-Han" who "disrupted China," while modern historians take a more objective view of his historical role. In fact, Shi Le was a far more complex figure: initially a ruthless warrior, mercilessly massacring surrendered soldiers; later a clear-headed politician with a profound understanding of historical patterns; both a cultural imitator, diligently learning Han systems, and a staunch defender of his ethnic identity, consistently maintaining his Jie (Jie) consciousness. Shi Le's life is not merely a legend of one man, but a mirror of an era. In that chaotic yet vibrant era, the old order had collapsed, and a new one had yet to be established; everyone was searching for their place. Shi Le found it, completing an almost impossible journey from slave to emperor. But his story also reminds us that while individual success is magnificent, establishing lasting order and achieving true harmony requires more than military conquest—cultural inclusiveness, institutional innovation, and the transcendence of humanity. This is precisely the most precious legacy Shi Le left to posterity: a timeless reflection on struggle and limitations, power and wisdom, nation and culture. A thousand years later, we can still see the glory and tragedy of that era in him, and also see certain eternal themes in the human condition. History does not repeat itself, but it always rhymes—Shi Le's story continues to resonate in our time in different ways.

47. 47 从 From Slave to Emperor: The Biography of Shi Le 从奴隶到皇帝：石勒传 Chrysanthemum on the Stone Palace Bank石宫岸菊Historical96k WordsCompleted Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to become emperor. Born into the lowest ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to power with a band of “Eighteen Horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and established the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced numerous reforms: he founded the Imperial Academy, reduced corvee labor and taxes, appointed Han Chinese official Zhang Bin to high office, and established a “three-e 16Reads—Score—Shelves
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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    Do you still remember my Northwest Guiyi Army?

49. 49 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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    This is a historical fiction set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. It features multiple female protagonists, but they are not just decorative figures; they have independent personalities and engage in back-and-forth interactions with the male protagonist. The author's writing style is very elegant. The only pity is that the author has a phobia of young girls and mature women, and deeply hates Cao Cao. We'll see if he can be added to the story later. But it's already a rare breath of fresh air for Tomato (the author's pen name).

50. 50 抗 War of Resistance: Tearing Apart the Japanese, Beating Up the Americans 抗战：手撕鬼子，暴揍美弟 Father of Goukaka狗卡之父Urban202k WordsOngoing [Republican Era Arc + Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Arc] [Nascent Soul grand cultivators of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: Venerable Gravity, Newton; Adept of Calculus, Leibniz.] [A series about tearing apart the "Japanese devils" from start to finish] Li Hua is an ordinary soldier from Huaguo in 2089. He takes part in Huaguo's top-secret [Super Soldier Project], but for unknown reasons, a spacetime anomaly sends him to Nanjing in 1937. After witnessing the Japanese invaders' atrocities, 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The second volume is a collection of cultivation novels from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

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