Novels like The Prodigal Son of Great Zhou
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- 51 Back to Ancient Times as a Prince 回到古代当皇子 Su Run transmigrates into the body of the Great Xia dynasty’s Sixth Prince, wanting nothing more than to become an unambitious, carefree prince. But even his casual schemes shatter people’s understanding and strike at the root of the problem. A poem he tosses off becomes an immortal masterpiece, unmatched by anyone before or since. In an instant, he soars into the clouds, shaking heaven and earth. 1kReads8.0Score10214d adds
- 52 Chang'an in Its Glory 长安风流 Tang Dynasty, Zhenguan era: the realm is as beautiful as a painting, and Chang’an is a city of elegance and breathtaking beauties. Monsters and heroes admire one another; talented scholars dance alongside lovely women. Behind fragrant boudoir curtains, amid clashing spears and horses, the startling twang of a pipa string echoes through the heavens. This is really a story about a big brother eloping with an entire era. 63Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 53 I'm Eighty! And You're Telling Me I Placed First in the Imperial Exams? 吾龄八旬！你告诉我状元及第？ After transmigrating to ancient Ning, a dynasty that never existed in history, Li Chang’an unexpectedly finds himself in the body of an eighty-year-old man! From the start, he offends the Wu’an Marquis’s household and becomes the target of the marquis’s spite. With no other choice, he sets out to pass the imperial examinations and become a provincial graduate so he can protect himself. But to his surprise, he draws on the poetry and literature he learned in his previous life to outshine all the 78Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 54 The Foolish Emperor Gets Even Crazier 白痴皇帝更疯狂 [Also known as The Idiot Emperor Gets Even Crazier] [No System] Zhao Guanjia looked helplessly at his own body and shook his head. The previous owner had already run it into the ground! "I have to abstain for three months!!!" Zhao Guanjia resolved to change his fate and set the broken realm of the late Southern Song in order. But at this very moment, Kublai Khan is advancing south with his forces divided into three routes, intent on destroying the Southern Song! 304Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 55 The Fierce Young Lord 世子凶猛 The new dynasty has just been founded, and every trade is waiting to be rebuilt. The recommended civil officials strike grand poses and hold forth, already the forerunners of keyboard warriors. The founding generals endure every humiliation without complaint, keeping their heads down and tails tucked. At the Prince of Yue's residence, the third young master, Qin You, clutches the letter confirming his broken engagement. He looks over the accounts showing that the household staff's wages are over 7.7kReads8.7Score80914d adds
- 56 A Northern King Rises from a Poor Family 寒门出了个镇北王 A STEM guy transmigrates to ancient times as a poor scholar, and gets a lovely young wife right from the start. What do you do when your family is dirt poor? Make soap from lard and plant ash, build a pressure cooker to distill liquor and sell it for a fortune, use a waterwheel to power a spinning wheel, and rake in silver by the handful. Improve ironworking, and fame, fortune, and official rank will come knocking. He rises from humble beginnings to become the Prince of Zhenbei. This book is als 21.2kReads8.6Score1.1k14d adds
- 57 Back to Ancient Times as a Prince 回到古代当皇子 The greatest weapons expert in the special forces accidentally transmigrates into the body of the Great Han Empire’s ninth prince. Thus begins a legendary rise to power: strong liquor and a spirited steed on the battlefield, while he claims the world’s power, beauty, and pleasures for himself. 102Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 58 The Book of All Life, the Sword of Noble Spirit 苍生书，风骨剑 What makes a Confucian sage? He does not recite the classics of the sages; he reads the books of the common people. What makes a Martial God? He does not uphold the emperor’s crown; he wields a sword of integrity! What does “putting one’s family in order” mean? If your father is steeped in sin and helps a tyrant commit evil, then even your father can be killed! What does “governing the state” mean? If the ruler is unjust, cruel, and tyrannical, then even the ruler can be killed! What does “bring 4.1kReads8.4Score36014d adds
- 59 I Only Want to Be a Eunuch, but You Insist I Become Emperor 我只想做太监，你们非要我当皇帝 [Alternate History + No System + Political Intrigue + Contest for Supremacy] Enter the palace and compete to please the princesses and consorts? With Great Zhou in turmoil, plot your way through court politics and improve life for the people? With the Four Barbarians eyeing the realm hungrily, ride into battle, conquer vast lands, and unite the Nine Provinces? Ning An had gotten ahead of himself. Right now, he was being held down in the castration room, watching helplessly as a sharp knife came 1.4kReads8.7Score13314d adds
- 60 Five Dynasties: Iron Cavalry Unstoppable 五代：铁骑纵横 Wang Yanting, an ordinary man, transmigrated to the chaotic late Tang dynasty. He had no golden finger and no powerful patron to rely on. He could only survive through his own efforts. In this age, rites and music had crumbled, and moral principles had been cast aside. Whoever had soldiers could do as they pleased. But in this same age, the soldiers under your command could turn their weapons on you at any moment. Li Keju, military governor of Lulong, had a subordinate general, Li Quanzhong, who 1.6kReads8.5Score10214d adds
- 61 I Am Lü Bu, Serving My Country and Its People 我是吕布，为国为民 In a Three Kingdoms era of extraordinary myths, Lu Bu is the greatest warrior under heaven. After transmigrating, Lu Bu only wants to do something for his country and its people. Those who serve their country and people are true heroes. Lu Bu says, “Lords from every corner, we're all good brothers. There's no point in brothers fighting each other. Why not join forces and fight our way outward? The world is so vast. Don't you want to go out and see it?” 281Reads7.0Score11314d adds
- 62 A Farm Boy's Road to Turning His Life Around Through the Imperial Exams 农家少年科举翻身路 In his previous life, Hang Yan had always been a top student, but he never managed to make anything of himself. He went from being a beloved prodigy to a wage slave everyone pitied. People said good grades were useless, but then he was reborn in the womb and returned to an era when studying could change your fate. A dilapidated home, a doting family, I, a genius boy, will pass all six imperial examinations and rise to power over the whole court. Go ahead and tell me studying is useless again. I 129Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 63 Riding Across the World 策骑天下 He is tender and gentle with the women he loves, but ruthless and decisive toward his enemies. As the Xi Yan Dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse, he saves the people from a living hell. When petty factions covet the Central Plains, he leads hot-blooded warriors to defend their homeland. He blazes a new trail, drawing merchants from every corner of the world to the Chinese heartland in a race to do business. The finest minds of every people gather in Zhongdu, truly making it the center of th 502Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 64 Reborn: Married from the Start, from Fool to Emperor 重生：开局就结婚，从傻子到皇帝 Tang Tianci transmigrates to an unknown dynasty where warlords rule separate territories and someone declares himself king in every city! To survive, he pretends to be a fool for eight years while secretly laying his plans. It is through marriage that he obtains the first piece of the puzzle in his bid to rule the world. Later, he subdues the Eight Martial Gods of the previous dynasty and recruits Gu Liou, the Sage of Strategy, climbing step by step to the throne and ruling all under heaven! (Th 97Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 65 The Greatest Marquis in History 史上最强侯爷 Wang Qi is reborn in the body of a spoiled young master. With his cunning nature, he plays the pig to eat the tiger, thrashes anyone who dares defy him, and builds the mightiest dynasty in history. 3.5kReads8.5Score26714d adds
- 66 The Super Son-in-Law 超级姑爷 Museum employee Xiao Quan unexpectedly transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the live-in son-in-law of a general's household. Knowledge that was useless in the modern world somehow helps him rise to the top, making him the greatest son-in-law in the world! 3.6kReads7.3Score64314d adds
- 67 The Invincible Ninth Prince from a Humble Family 寒门无敌九皇子 Special Forces soldier inhabits another body + alternate history + political intrigue + iron-fisted suppression With his pen, he can bring peace to the realm; on horseback, he can secure the land and command the world! He is the last pillar of Southern Chu, a god of war in the eyes of generals and a paragon to scholar 191Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 68 The Strongest Crown Prince in History 史上最强太子爷 One moment, he's transmigrated and become the Crown Prince! Corrupt ministers stir up trouble, his siblings turn against one another, and powerful enemies close in from every side. Every step is fraught with danger! Facing such peril, Liang Xiu has only this to say: “This land is magnificent beyond words, and only I can show it the way!” 3.9kReads8.6Score34714d adds
- 69 Fight Violence with Violence: From Tyrant to Emperor for the Ages 以暴制暴，从暴君杀成千古一帝 [Alternate History + No System + Emperor's Rise + Decisive and Ruthless + Multiple Heroines + Plenty of Heartbreak] Transmigrated to Great Qian, with a court full of treacherous officials, the Rong tribes invading from the south, and the empire on the brink of collapse. Facing this disastrous start, Qin Xuan says, “Don't panic. Just watch as I, Your Majesty, fight my way to peace across the land and everlasting prosperity!” 269Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 70 Great Song: I Will Never Sell My Realm 大宋：朕的江山不卖 Court intrigue and ordinary street folk, bloody warfare and tender romance. A lighthearted, humorous style brings history to life in all its weight. A fresh perspective reveals the extraordinary story of an ordinary person. No godlike protagonist, no high-tech gadgets, no cardboard-cutout cast, and no mindless power fantasy. The author comes to you with heartfelt sincerity and a distinctive style! Sample: After seeing her husband off, Su hurried out as soon as she had a moment to spare. She spot 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 Shocking! The Prodigal Son’s Secret Stash Is Bigger Than the Imperial Treasury 震惊！逆子的私房钱比国库还多 [The short drama of the same name is now streaming. Dear supporters, sit back and enjoy!] After transmigrating, he became the young duke of the Zhen Guo household, despised by everyone. At first, he only wanted to make a little money, stay out of trouble, and live a carefree life. But once he became engaged, everything changed. The emperor wanted him to inherit the throne, and the chancellor's daughter refused to marry anyone but him. Tibet wanted his head, while the Liao Kingdom wanted him dead 14.9kReads9.0Score1.5k14d adds
- 72 The Son of Heaven 明天子 Reborn in the middle of the Ming Dynasty, he finds himself inhabiting the body of an eight-year-old child. But that’s not important. What matters is that he is the crown prince, the heir to the throne! In simple terms, this is the story of an eight-year-old emperor’s rise: seizing the palace, governing the court, bringing peace to the people, quelling internal unrest, recruiting talent, improving agriculture, and developing commerce... Through civil and military accomplishments, he will restore 150Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 73 So What If I’m a Live-in Son-in-Law? I Can Turn Living Off My Wife into a Manly Art 赘婿怎么了？我吃软饭也能吃成硬 Lu Mingzhe, a modern office drone, wakes up as the sickly live-in son-in-law of the Jing'an Marquis's household in a fictional dynasty. Faced with his icy, stunning wife, Shen Qingshu, and the disdain of everyone in the marquis's household, he decides to turn this absurd transmigration into a comedy. While others fight for power, he focuses on figuring out how to make hot pot. While they scheme against one another, he plants vegetables and grows flowers in the backyard. He only wanted to live co 8Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 74 Transmigrating to Ancient Times: Starting a Commune on the Frontier 穿越古代，从在边疆建立公社开始 [No System, transmigrates into history, red ideology lights the way for Great Chu, decisive male lead, ensemble cast] A political commissar arrives in Canglang City. He transmigrates into the body of a ninth-rank county magistrate exiled to the frontier, and from the start finds himself in a ruined city where people are starving to death. Outside the city, the Di tribesmen wield curved blades; inside, the refugees are reduced to eating tree bark. Even the rats have starved to death in the county 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 The Carefree Imperial Son-in-Law 逍遥驸马爷 (Set in a fictional world, drawing mainly on the Ming and Tang dynasties and the Three Kingdoms era) Qin Feng, a doctor skilled in every field, transmigrates into the body of an unwanted illegitimate son in the Grand Tutor's residence. He only wants to become a secret tycoon in this dynasty and find a chance to establish his own household. Unexpectedly, he becomes a royal son-in-law, entering a sham marriage with a princess. Each gets what they want from the arrangement, and Qin Feng only has hi 21.9kReads8.8Score2.1k14d adds
- 76 I Enlisted in My Brother’s Place, but After My Triumph, They Called Me Illegitimate? 替弟从军，功成归来说我是庶出？ (Historical power fantasy + decisive and ruthless + transmigration to ancient times + modern technology) Su Qin transmigrates to an ancient world and becomes the eldest son born to a concubine in the Marquis of Yan's household in the State of Ning. Because his mother was born a slave, he has endured nothing but hardship. Just as Ning is at war, the marquis orders him to enlist in place of his younger brother. Su Qin expects to die on the battlefield, but instead he uses modern knowledge to defea 317Reads7.6Score10614d adds
- 77 Back to the Warring States as Zhao Kuo 回到战国当赵括 Zhao Kuo transmigrated to the time of the Battle of Changping, where he was about to face Bai Qi, the Qin army’s God of War. What? History says Zhao Kuo and the 400,000 Zhao soldiers will be slaughtered by Bai Qi? No. In this life, I, Zhao Kuo, will defeat Bai Qi, crush the feudal lords, unify the realm, and build a grand age of prosperity for Huaxia! In the Warring States era, Zhao Kuo reigns supreme! 2.1kReads8.3Score20114d adds
- 78 The Splendor of Sun and Moon 日月风华 To wear the crown, you must bear its weight. If you cannot bear its weight, then take the crown. The day the borderland boy raised his head, he saw crowns askew on the heads of emperors and nobles everywhere. So he raised his blade and began his hunt for crowns. This is a story about hunting kings! 128Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 79 The Exiled Prince Builds a Modern Technological Empire 流放皇子，打造现代科技帝国 Synopsis [Alternate history, transmigration, no System, farming, slow burn.] Nothing is more ruthless than the imperial family! In the struggle for the throne, fathers and sons, brothers and sisters turning on each other is commonplace! He is a loser: his father has abandoned him, and his older brother wants him dead! His fief is a living hell, where he must outwit corrupt officials! When you lack power, you can endure humiliation. Once you grow strong, strike decisively! As the saying goes, “A 3.1kReads8.6Score21814d adds
- 80 The Rise and Fall of the World Are Mine to Rule 天下兴亡我为王 “Chief, you're awake?”… What do you mean, transmigrating here didn't come with a golden finger? What do you mean the government troops are coming to wipe out our stronghold? What do you mean an age of chaos is about to begin? Then there's only one thing to do: step forward, throw myself into the fray, and fight my way through this chaotic age… 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Tang's Grand Strategy 唐谋天下 After nine reincarnations, he is born into the imperial family. Fate grants him the exalted status of crown prince, but also a cruel and merciless home life! Here's the harsh reality he has to face: his father is Li Zhi, and his mother is called Wu Mei. 131Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 82 Great Tang: From the Start, I Played the Role of a Divine Strategist 大唐：开局扮演天机神算 In the early years of the Tang dynasty, the Xuanwu Gate Incident had just ended, while the Turks eyed the north hungrily. Li Yi'an transmigrated into this world, activated the System template, and received a legacy of heavenly divination. He had planned to use the System to coast through life, setting up a fortune-telling stall on the streets of Chang'an. Then one day, three men showed up at his stall and immediately asked about the fate of the Tang dynasty. Old Li: “Sir, can our Great Tang last 1.2kReads7.2Score10114d adds
- 83 I Am the Crown Prince 吾乃皇太子 After transmigrating into the body of a deposed crown prince, he plans to stay out of the struggle, earn a little money, marry a wife, and enjoy a carefree life. Alas, the country is in crisis and the court is in turmoil. A deposed crown prince is still a crown prince. How can he hand over this beautiful land to someone else? 331Reads8.6Score11114d adds
- 84 Suiyang 绥阳 [Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + Multiple Viewpoints + Long-form] An alternate-history ensemble inspired by the histories of the Tang and Song dynasties. The title means “to pacify and settle” and “vitality and prosperity.” Twelve years ago, Wang Zhizhou, the Grand Pillar State, died in Chang'an. The Fourth Prince was crippled overnight and sent to the frontier. This sudden turn of events shocked the court and triggered a series of earth-shattering upheavals that left officials throughout t 270Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 Ruling the Realm 宰执天下 The ruler governs as prime minister; the executor administers the state. Serving the monarch above and bringing peace to the common people below, with all ministers yielding the way and receiving honors above every official: this is the prime minister. Assisting in government, setting national policy, and countersigning imperial edicts, second only to the prime minister: this is the chief administrator. After an air disaster, He Fang leaped a thousand years into the past, returning to the Northe 505Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 86 The Ultimate Crown Prince 极品皇太子 The man standing before you is the most outrageous and one-of-a-kind crown prince in history! He talks back to the emperor, catches corrupt officials, wreaks havoc in the capital, puts down rebels, conquers cities, and charms beauties. Before he knows it, he's living the dream: drunk with beauties in his arms, awake with the fate of the world in his hands! Everyone urges him to ascend the throne, but... “Help! I don't want to be emperor!” 4.2kReads8.6Score35114d adds
- 87 The Crown Prince Is Wise 太子英明 [Eastern Palace power struggles + diplomatic intrigue + daring, strategic warfare + tender romance + conquering the world] In your eyes, Father, I'm a rebellious son because I have far more troops, money, and provisions than you do. Fine, then. The eldest, the third, and the fifth will come for your throne one after another and violate your consorts. And the one who saves you will be me, your rebellious son. Father, tell me yourself: who is really the rebellious one? Who is the wisest of all? Ar 5.4kReads8.8Score56514d adds
- 88 Madman: Slashing My Way from a Pile of Corpses to the Dragon Throne 疯子：从死人堆里一路杀到龙椅 [No System + Two Insane Souls + No Saintly Mercies + Decisive and Ruthless] The day Shen Zhou crawled out of a pile of corpses, a modern man's soul appeared in his mind. One soul was bloodthirsty and loved to kill; the other was calm and calculating. The two souls fought each other every day, driving him into a madman feared by everyone in Yunmeng Marsh. Defeated soldiers tried to steal his food? He killed them all. The imperial army came to crush him? He used a fire ox formation to rout thre 145Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 New Song (15-Book Edition) 新宋（全15册） No discussion of alternate-history fiction is complete without mentioning The New Song! Fifteen years in the making, the 3.6-million-word novel The New Song has officially reached its finale! Highly recommended by Ma Boyong, Luo Zhenyu, and Han Song! An encyclopedia of the Song dynasty! Its customs, etiquette, clothing, architecture, and institutions have all been meticulously researched. The author worked tirelessly to earn a PhD in history from Sichuan University while writing The New Song. Ma —Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 90 I Only Wanted a Comfortable Life, but Ended Up Ruling the World 本想小富即安，结果权倾天下 [Alternate History] [Poetry and Prose] [Business and Farming] [Court Intrigue] [Multiple Heroines] An Ran transmigrates into the illegitimate son of the Marquis of Fuyang’s household in the Great Jin dynasty. Bullied by his stepmother and abused by his legitimate elder brother, he plans to start a small business, leave the marquis’s household, and live a carefree life. But after accidentally saving the Sixth Prince at a royal banquet, he is drawn into the struggle at court and gradually rises to 334Reads—Score12114d adds
- 91 I Have Armories Full of Guns and Cannons, and the Empress Begs Me to Take a Wife 我有枪炮满库，女帝跪求招夫 [Grand ambitions, a powerful System, and total freedom] One unexpected transmigration, an alternate dynasty, a family of loyal martyrs, a mighty general, a court full of treacherous officials, and a struggle between loyalty and treachery... A Prince of Pingxi who is anything but worthy of his title is sent far away to the desolate Western Wastelands... With my Supreme Exchange System, I can summon anything at will, from needles and thread to planes and cannons... Watch me lead famine refugees to 385Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 92 I Transmigrated, and They Made Me Emperor! 一朝穿越，我被黄袍加身了！ Also known as The Finest Young Master from a Humble Family One month after transmigrating, a woman I've never even met wants to be my wife? And she wants to have my babies! What does it matter if the dynasty is in chaos and the times are turbulent, even if I'm out in the countryside, far from the centers of power? Foreign enemies are invading and want to take my money? Dream on! 830Reads8.6Score10214d adds
- 93 Seeking a Way Home Through the Rise and Fall of the Hua Dynasty 浮沉华朝觅归途 After a long dream, Linghu Jingheng finds himself in this fictional dynasty, a realm flourishing with ritual and music. As a visitor from another world, he begins full of confidence, believing that his knowledge of the future will let him resolve the conflicts of the world with ease. But once he gets involved, he sees the cruel truth: the court and provincial governments are full of profound, capable people worthy of being remembered in the historical records. His knowledge from another world re 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 Conquering the Wilderness, Defeating Japan, Winning the Empress: I Am Invincible 征蛮荒打倭国征女帝我已无敌天下 “Grandson, if you were going to drug someone, why pick the daughter of that old Prime Minister Lin? I mean, no matter how desperate you were, you couldn't do it in the imperial palace, could you? Still, you've got a bit of your grandpa's old flair!” “Uh, Grandpa, you did it in the palace back then too...” “Not quite as spectacularly as you, though!” Ning Fan, a mercenary who had just taken a bullet meant for a teammate on the battlefield, opened his eyes to find himself in the body of one of 2.2kReads8.7Score22314d adds
- 95 I Was Barely Born When the Empress Dowager Used Me to Fight for the Throne! 刚出生，母后就拿我争皇位！ Alternate history, no System, strategy and warfare He was once a prince, but fate left him stranded beyond the frontier. Now the land is shattered and warlords vie for supremacy. How could he, a prince by birth, stay out of it? 1.4kReads7.1Score10414d adds
- 96 The Ninth-Rank House Servant 九品家丁 After transmigrating to the Great Yong Dynasty, Chen Fan became the lowliest ninth-rank servant in the Su residence. He planned to earn money by selling poetry, then devote himself to training in arena swordsmanship. Once he had mastered martial arts, he would leave and make his escape. But fate had other plans. Opportunities to rise through the ranks, from eighth to seventh to fifth, came one after another. Just as he thought his hard days were over and his future was finally looking brighte 13.9kReads7.0Score1k14d adds
- 97 A Top Scholar Rises from a Humble Family 寒门出了个状元郎 A graduate student in finance from a top Chinese university transmigrates overnight. His home is bare, his stomach is empty, and everyone is scheming against everyone else. Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born to rule? 2.9kReads8.4Score18814d adds
- 98 The Tale of Scholar Ji 书生纪 [History + alternate world + fantasy + wuxia + court politics + the martial world + poetry + clever characters] [No transmigration] [No System] [No harem] What is the martial world? Some say it is the life of wine and women, wild and unrestrained, enjoyed by spoiled young masters; Some say it is gallant heroes roaming the land with swords, savoring every triumph and settling every score; Some say it is rival sects and a contest for supremacy among the martial world’s leaders; Some say it is acto 23Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 99 I'm a Warlord in Another World 我在异世界当军阀 My new book, The Mercenary’s Path, is now available: the final venture of an office drone with no System. Office drone Qi Ran is violently apprehended by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. To make up for their mistake, the two secretly send him to a parallel world in another universe. Now that the symmetry of time has been broken, what kind of storm can Qi Ran, this butterfly, stir up in another world? This is the best of times, and the worst of times. This is an age of rival powers: bandit armies equipped 618Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 100 The Debauched Prodigal Son 风流败家子 [Entry in the January 2020 Silver Vote Contest] Wang Kang, a university student from the twenty-first century, finds his soul in ancient times and becomes the wastrel young master of an earl’s household. He was too poor in his previous life, so in this one he wants nothing more than a beautiful wife, a life of wine and dreams, and the easy existence of a wastrel who can coast through life. But he never expected his family to be surrounded by crises and troubles to keep piling up from outside... 19kReads9.1Score2.1k14d adds
