Novels like A Worried Minister of the Great Song
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- 51 The Iron-Blooded Yang Generals 铁血杨家将 During the Northern Song, the Yang family was renowned for its loyalty, but was framed by the treacherous official Pan Renmei. While defending the Song against the Liao, they were ambushed and suffered the tragic fate known as “Seven went forth, six returned.” The second emperor was incompetent and, after taking the throne, listened to treacherous officials. The Northern Song was on the brink of collapse, and the Yang family was in mortal danger... Qiangzi, a retired special forces soldier, died 89Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 52 Mighty Song: From the Start, I Beat Qin Hui and Reclaim the Homeland 强宋：开局揍秦桧，收拾旧山河 In the second year of Jingkang, the Jin kingdom next door insisted on inviting my father, Emperor Huizong of Song, and my big brother, Emperor Qinzong, to visit their relatives. No matter how the civil and military officials tried to talk them out of it, nothing worked. A nation can’t go a day without an emperor. Sigh, I’ll sit on the throne for now, then give it back when Father and Big Brother return. Five years later... they actually came back! The officials of the court said, “Your Majesties 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Who Tops the Imperial Exam? Your Daddy's Here to Save the Song Dynasty 状元榜上何人？洒家来拯救大怂 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 The Painter's Journal: Smoke and Dust over Bianliang 画匠记：汴梁烟尘 Immerse yourself in the bustling everyday life of the Great Song, a gallery of lives across the ages, transmigration, poverty and prosperity. A rewarding read, with a slow-burn rise from humble beginnings, lighthearted moments, and meticulous attention to social detail. A modern cover designer and painter who worked with dry-cell batteries, he couldn't escape being laid off. He transmigrated into the body of Lin Yuan, a poor child in Hedong Circuit in the Northern Song who survived by chewing on 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 Unifying the Six Kingdoms in One Lifetime: A Master Plan for the World 一世统六国：计定天下 Modern-day PhD Liu Jiang dies in an accidental lab explosion and wakes up in the body of Ying Qu Liang, Duke Xiao of Qin! Qin is weak, and its reforms have yet to begin. He recruits Shang Yang and Sun Bin as his right-hand men, uses a lunar eclipse to establish his authority, smelts refined steel, builds counterweighted catapults, and forms a new army that communicates with signal flags. He first repels the raids by the Yiqu, then ambushes Pang Juan’s vanguard, captures the three cities of Shaol 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Li Beichen, Warlord of a Chaotic Age 乱世枭雄李北辰 After losing his job more than a dozen times, Li Bei Chen unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of an orphan in the Sui Dynasty. Starting with a small bun shop, he uses his knowledge of the future to befriend powerful figures and match wits with heroes from all walks of life, embarking on a legendary journey. First, survive; then, thrive. Travel with him through the chaotic Sui and Tang dynasties, and learn about the history of the late Sui in a lighthearted, entertaining way. Eighteen rebel 90Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Complete Plain-Language Edition 三国演义（白话版全集） Romance of the Three Kingdoms is the first full-length historical novel in chapter-and-episode format in ancient China, and is regarded as one of the Four Great Classical Novels. Written by the late Yuan and early Ming novelist Luo Guanzhong, it draws on historical events and folk tales from the Three Kingdoms period. Set against the history from the end of the Eastern Han dynasty to the beginning of the Western Jin, the book vividly depicts the tangled political, military, and diplomatic strugg 10Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 58 A Sect-Building System from the Start 开局获得宗门养成系统 “I only want to take revenge quietly, but the System forces me to become a sect leader. From the start, I have three shabby huts and disciples who are all ‘good-for-nothings’: an exiled fox demon, a sword fanatic whose family was destroyed, and a disgraced crown prince suffering from a deadly poison... Every immortal sect laughs at me for taking in a bunch of useless losers. Years later, my eldest disciple has become an eternal empress, my second disciple an unparalleled Sword Sovereign, and eve —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 Fighting to Survive, Yet Becoming a Great General 为生存而战却成为大将军 When an ordinary person is out of luck in real life, no matter how hard they try, they can't change their circumstances. Carrying memories of their former life, they live again in another world torn by war. How do they grow, step by step? 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Eagle of the Northern Desert: A Heroic Spirit on the Pastures, Forging a Legend in Han Lands 漠北苍鹰：牧野雄姿，汉土铸传奇 The legendary tale of the Yugong Tribe and the Han Dynasty awaits you! From their tentative first meeting to the prosperity of deep integration, they journey through sweeping changes. See how the tribal chief makes crucial choices, hones his skills in Han territory, and becomes a pivotal force in the merging of peoples. Politics, warfare, and culture intertwine to shape a glorious history. From horseback to court, witness the remarkable transformation of the grassland Xia tribe. Come discover th 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 The Tale of Di Qing 狄青演义 The Romance of Di Qing, also known as The Romance of the Ten Thousand Flower Tower and The Romance of the Ten Thousand Flower Tower: Yang, Bao, and Di, is a Qing dynasty heroic legend centered on the famed general Di Qing. The story follows the rise and achievements of Di Qing, a celebrated general of the Northern Song. Beginning with his humble origins, it recounts the hardships he endures before becoming a pillar of the state. Along the way, it weaves in Bao Zheng’s efforts to solve cases and 7Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 62 Spring Peak, Jade Dew 春峰玉露 Welcome, everyone, to my story. Wang Chunfeng transmigrates to an unfamiliar world after an accident. Court intrigue, martial world rivalries, everyday life, love and hatred, and wars between nations! There is no such thing as too over-the-top, only more over-the-top. 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Chronicles of Chaotic Martial Arts 乱武志 Suppose Wang Mang's usurpation of the Han dynasty had not been overthrown by Emperor Guangwu, Liu Xiu, but instead replaced by another power. How would history have unfolded over the next century? We are about to see the chaos of war through Zhang Qi's eyes as he starts from scratch and seeks opportunity in a world torn apart by conflict. Perhaps he is a talent who can save the world. Perhaps he is a scheming minister. Nothing is set in stone. Next, Zhang Qi and his like-minded friends will cont 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 Reviving Song: I Rewrite the Jingkang Catastrophe 兴宋：朕重写靖康 [No Romance] [No System] [Transmigration] [Emperor] [Comeback] [Avenge the Jingkang Humiliation, the Most Miserable Emperor from the Start] [Originally titled The Imprisoned Dragon of Great Song: I Return from Hell, also known as Reviving Song: I Rewrite Jingkang] Modern-day superstar Zhao Huan has just landed the lead role in a major historical drama about the Song dynasty. The next second, he transmigrates into the body of the most miserable emperor in history: Emperor Qinzong of Song, Zhao Hu 83Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 Li Yunlong's Soul Transmigrates into the Young Song Emperor: Counterattacking from Yashan 李云龙魂穿宋少帝：从崖山反攻 Li Yunlong’s soul transmigrates into the body of Emperor Song Shao. From the start, he’s at Yashan, with Lu Xiufu carrying the emperor on his back, ready to leap into the sea! “Die for the country? Die for your mother’s country!” “Are you out of your damn mind? We lose a few battles and you’re ready to jump into the sea? I’ll hack them all the way back to the northern deserts!” “Everybody up! Why are you all hanging your heads like your parents just died? Is that any way to act?!” “Remember this —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 Bloodbath at Jingkang 浴血靖康 In the Xuanhe era, the balance of power shifted. Song and Liao had drawn a border, put an end to hostilities, and maintained friendly relations for over a hundred years. In the lands of the White Mountains and Black Waters lived the Jurchen Wanyan clan, a people of hunters and fishers who had long suffered under the Liao and harbored deep resentment. Wanyan Aguda campaigned east and west, united the tribes, and rose swiftly to challenge the Liao. The balance of power was about to be turned upsid 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 The Wind Rises, the Geese Return Through the Snow 风起雁归雪 She was renowned throughout the land for her talent, yet her life was full of misfortune. Born into a family of scholars, she was nurtured by her father's profound learning. But after he offended the powerful, she was forced to flee to Jiangnan. Her first love was as beautiful as a dream, yet as dazzling and fleeting as fireworks. Then war swept across the land, and she fell into the hands of the Xiongnu, forced to leave her homeland for twelve years. By some twist of fate, every man she met lov 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 Yang Lin, the Prince Who Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with the Emperor 一字并肩王杨林 Yang Lin, Prince Kaoshan, courtesy name Huchen, was the youngest son of Emperor Wu of Sui, Yang Zhong, and the younger half-brother of Yang Jian, founding emperor of the Sui dynasty. When Yang Lin was six, his parents died, and his elder brother and sister-in-law raised him. He especially regarded Empress Dugu as a mother, believing that “a sister-in-law is like a mother.” Yet, before he could repay them for raising him, Prince Kaoshan spent his whole life on the battlefield. His iron hooves tra 2.7kReads8.9Score18014d adds
- 69 The Purple-Robed Qing: Part Two 大清紫袍第二部 All the ministers within and beyond the court wear purple robes. Who is willing to share my burdens? The jade cup drains the blood of a thousand households; the silver candles burn through the people’s lifeblood. When Heaven’s tears fall, the people weep; the louder the songs, the louder the cries. You speak so often of the sovereign’s boundless grace, yet you are the ones who have betrayed it. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Wuwei 無為 This is a story of a world in chaos, set during China's most turbulent and brutal era: the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. There is no Langya List-style master plan here, where everything is arranged in advance. Instead, it follows the protagonist's journey from a blank slate to the peak! There are setbacks, growth, lessons about life, realistic experiences of personal development, and the use of ancient military tactics. There are also political intrigue, checks and balances, strategy, 2Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 71 The Northern Song Dynasty: A War Sparked by a Ginseng Root 北宋王朝：一棵人参引发的战争 [Mystery] [Court Intrigue] [Warfare] [Yang Family Spear] The male lead, an architecture student, has barely transmigrated when he becomes a disciple of the Yang Family Generals. After meeting the female lead, he discovers she has a congenital illness and needs Korean ginseng to stay alive. To obtain ginseng from a vassal state, the modern-knowledge-wielding male lead starts out solving cases and gradually builds a small team. Later, he enters the court, recruits talented people, and schemes for 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 After I Transmigrate to the Northern Song Dynasty in 1111 穿越北宋1111后 The moon we see today is the same moon that shone on people long ago. Meng Renfeng transmigrated bodily to the Northern Song dynasty, returning to the appearance of a young man. He had hoped to live a carefree life, spending his days as a shepherd amid the boundless scenery of the towering Qilian Mountains and the surging Yellow River. But the world was caught in a time of upheaval. The Jingkang Incident came, and the two emperors were taken north. The Son of Heaven retreated to a corner, and ha —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 From the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom to the Pacific Empire 从太平天国到太平洋帝国 While verifying a theory of space-time, a modern graduate student in physics transmigrates into the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom's Jintian Uprising. Using modern knowledge, he changes the course of history and establishes an empire spanning the Pacific. Though the novel is fictional, every argument is grounded in a sincere effort at realism. It depicts life in the late Qing from every angle, including government, economics, politics, military technology, and diplomacy. Alongside military battles, th 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 The Secret History of the Republic of China (2-Book Set) 民国秘史（全两册） How did Shanghai’s “Big Three” of the old days make their fortunes? Where did the saying “Huang Jinrong loved money, Zhang Xiaolin was good at fighting, and Du Yuesheng knew how to handle people” come from? Was there really an invincible Mizong boxing style in Xiaonanhe Village, Tianjin? Between Huo Yuanjia, the grandmaster of his generation, and Ye Wen, the gentleman of Wing Chun, who was the true martial arts master of the Republic of China era? How did Shandong bandits plan the notorious trai 114Reads9.2Score12514d adds
- 75 The Romance of the Later Three Kingdoms 后三国演义 Three hundred years after the tripartite division of the realm between Wei, Shu, and Wu at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, China once again saw a three-way division lasting several decades, this time between the Northern Zhou, Northern Qi, and Southern Chen. This book tells the legendary history of this later Three Kingdoms period. Familiar idioms such as “the three religions and nine schools,” “to kill two birds with one stone,” “a jade-like body lying in state,” and “to win the hand of a 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 Mount Yashan at the End of the Song Dynasty: I Have Cannons, and You’re Still Fighting on Horseback? 宋末崖山：朕用大炮你还玩骑射？ No System, no female lead, objective and fair, not a brainless power fantasy. This novel is also known as: “Yashan at the End of the Song: I’ve Got Cannons, and You’re Still Using Bows and Arrows?” “Transmigrating to Yashan: I, Zhao Bing, Will Never Jump into the Sea” Zhao Xiaorui wakes up one morning transmigrated as Zhao Bing, the last emperor of the Song Dynasty, on the eve of the naval battle at Yashan. Run away? Where to? The Song Dynasty was an extraordinarily prosperous empire, the pinnac 288Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 77 The Sixth Book So Delicious It’ll Make Your Eyebrows Fall Off 鲜得掉眉毛的第6本书 My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your follows are what motivate me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 Anomalous Lifeform Cognition Report 异常生物认知报告 Anomalous Biology Assessment Report [Overworked office worker + supernatural crisis + superpowers + mutual salvation + self-discovery] The instant [Giant Worm] popped up on his phone, a fissure in the earth tore open With every monster he killed, the world twisted a little more strangely. And the most dangerous enemy of all was actually him? Forbidden kisses, a clash of lies and true love, brothers fighting shoulder to shoulder in a blazing battle… When saving the world means abandoning the wor —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 The Song Dynasty's Twenty-Third Prince 宋之二十三皇子 A young blacksmith in a smithy, on the Vermilion Bird Avenue in Lin'an in the thirteenth year of the Shaoxing era. Snow still clung to the fur coats of the Jin envoys, while the Jurchens' arrogance and the Song people's cowardice set off a strange tale of hidden origins. After learning the truth about his past, the young blacksmith stormed the Court of Judicial Review alone, driven by the injustice he felt over Marshal Yue Yun. What path will Marshal Yue Yun lead him down? With his burning passi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 My Grandfather’s Extraordinary Life 我姥爷不平凡的一生 Ordinary people can create extraordinary lives! "San'er, get up and get to work!" "Third Brother, let's go!" "The strongest combat squad is here!" the terrified enemy cried. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Fight to the Bitter End 血战到底 Wang Shicheng and Zhang Haiqing, students at National Central University in Nanjing, bravely fought Japanese spies and criminal gangs while still in school. On the eve of Nanjing’s fall, their journey to Chongqing took one unexpected turn after another. Faced with brutal Japanese soldiers, cunning spies, shameless collaborators, and suffering civilians, where will they turn? Read on to find out! 1.3kReads8.8Score14314d adds
- 82 Jialan in the Misty Rain: The Twilight of Northern Wei 伽蓝烟雨，北魏的黄昏 Why Does Listening to “Song of Chile” Bring Me to Tears? Watch Gao Wang rise from an impoverished family that couldn’t afford even a horse to become a powerful minister of Northern Wei, only to fail to keep Northern Wei’s last emperor, Yuan Xiu, from leaving. Northern Wei splits into Eastern Wei and Western Wei. He tries to destroy Yuwen Tai of Western Wei, and the two clash five times with victories on both sides, until Gao Wang is finally defeated beneath the walls of Yubi City. His life was f 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 Gao Huan, Powerbroker of Northern Wei 北魏权臣高欢 At the end of the Northern Wei dynasty, heroes rose up across the land. Gao Huan, Erzhu Rong, and Yuwen Tai vied for control of the realm. The Heba brothers, Heba Sheng and Heba Yue, made their names in that era, and men like Hou Jing and Sima Ziru were heroes in their own right. Yet their stories have rarely been told in novels. This book was written to chronicle the history of the late Northern Wei and fill in the early lives of these figures, which the history books have left obscure. The pro 957Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 84 Xiang Yu Descends: How Many Rounds Can the Heroes of Water Margin Last? 项羽降临：水浒好汉能撑几回合？ Xiang Yu Descends: How Many Rounds Can the Water Margin Heroes Last? The pinnacle of martial might, fighting at full strength. The soul of the Western Chu Conqueror possesses Lin Chong, and Lin Chong is never a pushover again! Song Jiang offers a sacrifice to Heaven to unleash a deadly calamity, only to hear Xiang Yu throw back his head and laugh: “You’re the one who escaped the Feast at Hong Gate!” All thirty-six Heavenly Spirits gather? They’re nothing but remnants of old souls from Jiangdong! 194Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 Reborn as Yang Liulang: I Save My Father and Brothers with the Defiance System 重生杨六郎，我靠抗命系统救父兄 (If you like The Generals of the Yang Family, give this a look!) Yang Zhao, a modern college student, has always regretted the fate of the Yang family in The Generals of the Yang Family. He transmigrates back to the Song dynasty, before the Battle of Jinsha Beach, and uses a defiance System to save the Yang family. Watch the protagonist outwit Pan Renmei and crush the Liao army! 2.8kReads8.7Score27314d adds
- 86 Emperor Wu of Han: A Game of Power 汉武帝：权力的棋局 Some call him a tyrant; others say he was a great ruler. He doesn't care. He knows only one thing: the blade in his hand must be fast and ruthless enough to drag the Han dynasty out of the mire. He ascended the throne at sixteen with a terrible hand dealt to him. Over fifty-four years, he drove the Xiongnu so far back they dared not look south, dismantled the feudal lords until nothing remained but ashes, and reforged the very backbone of his people. He honed himself into that blade as well. In 7.3kReads7.6Score37714d adds
- 87 I'm No Sword God: Shaoyu of the Eastern Zhou 我不是剑神，东周少虡 In 687 BC, a terrifying meteor shower recorded in the Zuo Zhuan fell like an apocalyptic calamity. Flames engulfed the sky, and a rift in time and space opened by accident. In the 2020s, a Spring and Autumn Period magnetic field in a treasure museum triggered a supernatural incident at the Forbidden City. Shaoju, the Sword Immortal, accidentally traveled through the rift from the modern era to the chaotic Eastern Zhou. The Central Plains were caught in a storm of intrigue as the feudal lords fou 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Lu Zhishen Triggers the Great Song Singularity 鲁智深按下大宋奇点 Synopsis of The Monk Presses the Great Song’s Singularity (360 characters) A modern soul transmigrates by chance into Lu Zhishen, the tattooed monk of Liangshan. Once he awakens, his heaven-defying comprehension of martial arts skyrockets, and his tough, battle-hardened physique reaches its peak. From then on, he dominates the martial world and sets his sights on becoming the greatest under heaven. No longer confined by the narrow confines of monastic life, he ventures across the Great Song with 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 The Real Story of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom 这才是太平天国 With humor, extensive knowledge, and original insights, this book presents the most detailed, informative, compelling, perceptive, distinctive, and realistic account of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. It follows official historical records strictly, prioritizing accuracy and rigor. Logical analysis and comparisons across multiple sources are used to distinguish fact from fiction, with no fabrication or made-up claims to mislead readers. 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 The Real Guan Yu 真实的关羽 Guan Yu's life was one of loyalty and righteousness. His deeds have been celebrated throughout the ages, making him a symbol of both virtues. His fearless, valiant image is etched in people's hearts, and his devotion to those he cared about is held in the highest regard. His story is like a stirring war song, echoing forever through the river of history. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 Legends of the Two Song Dynasties 两宋传奇 In the final years of the Northern Song, Zhang Mingyuan and Fei Wuji grew up together on Mount Zhongnan and later became friends with Emperor Huizong of Song. To recover the Sixteen Prefectures of You and Yun, Song and Jin formed the Alliance on the Sea, agreeing to attack the Liao together. The two men took their disciples, Ziwu, Pu'an, Yuxia, and Wulian, to Youzhou to face the enemy. Then came the Jingkang Humiliation, and the Song fought against Jin. The six masters and disciples worried for 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Transmigrated into a Chaotic Age as a Corvee Laborer, I Use a Farming System to Conquer All 穿越乱世徭役，我靠种田系统争霸 [Transmigration + Farming + Rising to the Top + Technological Overmatch] In the final years of the Great Xia Dynasty, the Rouran invaded the borderlands. The powerful treated the common people like ants and wanted only to appease the invaders at any cost. After an accident, Chen Yuesheng transmigrated and became a conscript stationed on the frontier. Oppressed by the officers escorting him, he refused to submit. As a modern man, he awakened a farming System and raised his voice: “Are kings and n 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 The Jian'an Chronicles 建安录 A complete retelling of Cao Cao’s life in novel form [That was the original plan, but in the end the story only reached Cao Cao’s retirement in Qiao County in the fourth year of Zhongping] An original novel about the late Han dynasty, based on historical fact Focused on political intrigue and personal growth amid the chaos Following the rise and transformation of a generation’s great warlord With the courtly rivalries and tangled bonds between ruler and subject in the late Eastern Han as a secon 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 When Spring Comes to Jiangnan, the Flowers Bloom 春到江南花自开 The Song dynasty was the only dynasty in feudal China without a curfew, and a turning point in Chinese history. It left behind far too many regrets. This novel is set in the late Southern Song. The protagonist, Zhao Xuan, is a low-ranking soldier at Diaoyu Fortress. After being gravely wounded in the bombardment that killed Mongke Khan, he is sent back to Lin'an by Wang Jian for treatment, and the story begins. The first half of the novel follows the History of Song closely. Zhao Xuan rises and 177Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 95 Some Groundbreaking Insights into World War II 对二战的一些突破性认知 Our exploration of history should not stop at learning about historical events. We should also examine history through the theoretical lens of Marxist dialectical materialism. This book represents a breakthrough, though only in the sense that it is a personal breakthrough for me. It does not aim to recount the Second World War in its entirety. Instead, it offers theoretical analyses of several important events, asking, in other words, “Why?” Please point out any mistakes. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 Rebuilding the Song Dynasty in Australia 在澳洲重建宋朝 [No transmigrators] [Protagonists change as the times progress] [Multiple protagonists] [Ensemble cast] [Historical] “What did you say? The Song dynasty didn't fall?” Zhu Di asked in astonishment. “That's right. Not only did it survive, it thrived in the Southern Seas!” Zheng He replied. The Great Song: Heh, bet you didn't see that coming! I'm so good at surviving. The Great Ming, here I come! The Great Ming: No, no, don't come any closer! The Song-Ming rivalry is about to begin. 502Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 97 The Biography of Liu E 刘娥传 The Story of Liu E, Part One: Springtime in Bianjing A creative take on history + the growth of an ordinary person. ☆Not a wish-fulfillment story☆Slow burn☆A rewarding read☆Humorous prose☆Remember! The politics of this dog-eat-dog dynasty have nothing to do with women, so the heroine often disappears from the story in the early chapters! Emperor Taizong of Song really couldn't appoint a crown prince. His eldest son, Zhao Yuanzuo, was made crown prince: he went mad. His second son, Zhao Yuanyou, 104Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 98 Reborn in the Great Song, I Vie with Zhao Gou for the Throne 重生大宋，我与赵构争天下 Han Lie, once the greatest mercenary king of his age, is reborn in the Great Song dynasty after the Jingkang Incident. At that time, the Jurchen invaders are pushing south, and bustling Bianjing, immortalized in Along the River During the Qingming Festival, has been reduced to rubble. The emperors of two generations of the Great Song, along with the princes and princesses of the imperial court, have all become prisoners. See how Han Lie, a mere eighth-rank county magistrate, will rise step by st 301Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 99 The Imperial Staff Crushes the Crumbling Tang 节钺压残唐 Emperor Xizong died, Zhaozong took the throne, and the Central Plains lay in ruins. Lin Xiao opened his eyes to find himself a dying deputy general in the Heyang military province. To the north lay the curved blades of Li Keyong’s Crow Army; to the south, Zhu Wen’s heavily armored Hall Guards. Arrogant troops and fierce generals lurked to the east, while to the west, Chang’an’s last light was as faint as a bean-sized flame. Heyang was a tiny patch of land, surrounded on all sides by enemies. He 218Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 I Transmigrated as Lin Chong, Instructor of the 800,000 Imperial Guards 穿越成八十万禁军教头林冲 A basin of boiling water splashes over the back of Lin Chong’s foot, awakening memories from a thousand years in the future. He has read Water Margin and knows how everyone’s story ends: Lin Niangzi is driven to hang herself, he joins Liangshan and goes to war against Fang La, then suffers a stroke and dies paralyzed in bed. This time, he won’t endure it. He turns the tables on Dong Chao and Xue Ba, then fights his way back to the capital with Lu Zhishen. Blood spills across the Deputy Marshal’s 24Reads—Score—14d adds
