Novels like The Battle of Penghu
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Battle of Penghu, best match first.
- 51 The Winds and Clouds of Great Liang 大凉风云 [Decisive and ruthless, fighting on the battlefield] One female lead. Give it a patient read; no fast-food fiction here. Lean meat can be killed. Life at court is like a furnace. Watch clans rise and fall, glory and shame come and go. Through battlefields and iron steeds, heroes forge their paths. Looking back, all that remains is a sigh: the past is gone, washed down with a jug of turbid wine. 449Reads—Score13414d adds
- 52 The Japanese Invader Praised My Friendliness, So I Sent Him Straight to Hell 鬼子夸我亲善？我反手送他上西天 In the turbulent Republic of China, Jiangcheng was rife with undercurrents, and the smoke of the resistance against Japan’s espionage war quietly spread through the city. The unease of ordinary people collided with the revolutionaries’ somber silence. Hidden in the shadows, every faction maneuvered as currents churned beneath the surface. Every step forward was taken on the edge of a blade, and every breath carried the threat of death. As the shadow of a shattered nation fell across the land, a 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Underworld Storms: The Legend of Harbor City 黑道风云之港城传奇 Underworld Legends of Hong Kong —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Great Ming: I'm Chang Yuchun's Younger Brother, and I Rewrite Ming History 大明：我常遇春亲弟弟，改写明史 What’s it like to transmigrate as Chang Yuchun’s younger brother? Chang Yulin says: The pressure is immense! Other people transmigrate and get a System from the start, with divine weapons dropping from the sky. He transmigrated at fifteen, malnourished, and ended up following his brother into banditry! Year 1355, beneath the walls of Hezhou. Liu Ju wanted to take them to raid Zhu Yuanzhang's army. Chang Yulin grabbed his brother, who was about to attack. “Brother! We can't raid them! That man w 9.4kReads8.6Score75914d adds
- 55 Underworld Storm: Never Losing a Battle 黑道风云之战无不胜 Underworld Storms: Never Defeated 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Immortality Begins in the Shang Dynasty 长生从商朝开始 This is primarily a work of historical fiction, not a cultivation novel. If you’re looking for cultivation, please look elsewhere. A sweeping and wondrous historical novel told in the first person. The protagonist, Qin Hongtao, was once a diviner and ritual officiant during the reign of Di Xin, the last Shang emperor. During a crucial ceremony at Lutai, a strange event struck him: he was hit by the mysterious power of Guixu. From then on, his body could not die, but he was also burdened with a c 1.7kReads—Score26514d adds
- 57 Turbulent Times in the Great Tang: Guo Ziyi 大唐风云之郭子仪 Guo Ziyi’s Four-Dynasty Survival Guide In a command tent on a snowy night, 58-year-old Guo Ziyi takes on An Lushan’s 150,000 rebels with just 30,000 battered troops. He single-handedly props up the tottering Tang Dynasty, yet survives power struggles across four reigns to become a legend: a man whose achievements could overshadow his sovereign, yet never arouse his sovereign’s suspicion! Born into the Guo clan of Taiyuan and a top graduate of the military examinations, Guo Ziyi spends more than 891Reads6.5Score10214d adds
- 58 The Ying Clan’s Startup Story: Three Hundred Years to Build Great Qin 嬴家创业记：三百年拼出一个大秦 This book follows a core approach of “popular humor + historical facts + character deconstruction + dramatic pacing.” Building on the tradition of the storyteller, it offers a lighthearted take from the perspective of a historical observer, toning down the elevated, formal feel of traditional storytelling and looking back on the rise and fall of the Qin dynasty with down-to-earth humor. We see the Qin people’s courage and tenacity: from a tribe raising horses on the western frontier to an empire 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 The Apocalypse: I Just Want to Be with You 末日，我只想和你在一起 In a desolate world after the apocalypse, mutated creatures run rampant and human civilization has collapsed. Survivors struggle to stay alive in desperate circumstances. On this perilous journey through the apocalypse, can they find enough supplies and make it safely to Tianjing City? And how will they protect one another and keep hope alive in this cruel world? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 A Dog's Tragic Life and Comeback 阿狗的悲剧人生逆袭 A Gou's Tragic Life Turned Around 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 Starting with a Street Stall: My Entrepreneurial Journey 从摆摊起步，我的创业人生 Starting with a Street Stall: My Entrepreneurial Journey 17Reads—Score114d adds
- 62 Evil Cultivator: The Era After Immortality 邪修：后修仙时代 The mighty shattered the entire world in their quest to ascend, and the old order collapsed with a crash. The human inheritance was fractured once more. The geniuses of the new age suddenly discovered that the ancients had returned. My name is Lu Bai. I was a guardian of humanity in the previous age, one who defied tribulation, a Dao Master of the unorthodox path, and also… the [Great Patriarch of the Unorthodox Path, True Lord of Dream Fate and Transformation, who Slays Life, Destroys the Dao, 538Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 63 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
- 64 Dreams Imprisoned in the Yongzheng and Qianlong Eras 囚梦雍乾 A powerful heroine fights back, going from admiring the strong to becoming strong herself! Multiple men compete for her, but it’s not mindless. Emperor × prince × royal lord × subordinate × powerful minister | political intrigue and contests of wit, strong characters facing off In 2030, Su Zhao is on the verge of brain death when a brain-computer interface sends her into an AI-generated Qing dynasty under Emperor Yongzheng. Bound to the Deep Gaze System, she uses modern knowledge and AI-powere 25Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 65 2000: From Paper Seller to CEO in Three Years 2000：卖纸大专生三年成总裁 In 2000, Jiang Yanzhou, a penniless drifter in Beijing, built Xin Gan Xian from the ground up by selling printer paper and supplies. A formidable rival, Ji Ke Gou, wielded its capital to crush him, launching price wars, playing tricks on customers, and applying pressure from every direction. Time and again, Jiang was pushed to the brink. He broke through one obstacle after another by focusing on service and building a supply chain. His counterattack in the court of public opinion gained momentum —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 After a Great Rain, I Return to the Northern and Southern Dynasties to Scrape By 一场大雨后，回到南北朝苟活 Tomato Original. After retiring, Chen Yulou went hiking in western Sichuan. He woke up to find himself transmigrated to the outskirts of Jiankang during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. How can he rise to prominence in an era of chaos and competing warlords? Join Chen Yulou as he ventures into this turbulent, spectacular age. 1.3kReads—Score14814d adds
- 67 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
- 68 I Just Want to Retire on Time, but the Dean Is Making Me a Big Shot 只想按时退休，院长逼我当大佬 With a slacker's attitude, the protagonist takes down every task that stands in the way of his retirement! He turns a laid-back life into a path to greatness. Reborn at forty-five as a finance department head, his only goal is to coast until retirement, but the workaholic dean forces him to become a power behind the scenes. Watch him grumble to himself while wielding Excel to devastating effect. The thrills and laughs are off the charts! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 King's Canyon: A Passionate Journey After Transmigrating 王者峡谷：穿越之热血征途 King's Canyon: A Passionate Journey After Transmigrating —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 A Life of Imitation 赝品人生 [Not a wish-fulfillment story + substitute + dark absurdism + showbiz + first-person narration, don't read if this bothers you] Twenty thousand yuan. Would you give everything up to impersonate someone else and take their place? I think 99.9% of people wouldn't. But what if that person were the hottest superstar in Chinese entertainment? Would you become him? 14.1kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds
- 71 Batu the Tsar: The Pinnacle of Power in the Thirteenth Century 拔都沙皇：十三世纪的权利之巅 The most powerful person in history was not Qin Shi Huang or Emperor Wu of Han, nor Tang Taizong or Song Taizu, nor Genghis Khan, Temujin, or Alexander the Great. It was not even Queen Victoria, who built the British Empire on which the sun never set. It was Batu, the Saiyin Khan, who led the western campaign with his eldest son, marched from the Mongolian steppe to the gates of Vienna, and established the Golden Horde. As a young man, Batu joined his father Jochi on campaigns across the lands, 417Reads—Score12114d adds
- 72 Late Jin: Sima Yi Is Reborn as a Jiehuo Army Soldier 晋末：司马懿重生为乞活军 A hundred and forty years after his time had passed! Sima Yi studied the young body he now inhabited. The Army of the Refugees was an armed force of displaced people at the end of the Eastern Jin dynasty, struggling to survive between the Hu and Han peoples. The original owner, Ran Cheng, was twenty-four. His father and brothers had all died in battle, and he commanded the three hundred survivors of the refugee army. Why do you fight to survive? To die like a dog by the roadside, or to reclaim t 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 Storming the Formation: Becoming a God on a Faith Livestream 闯阵：在信仰直播间封神 [Infinite Flow + Multiple Instances + Suspense + Supernatural + No Romance + Arena + Team Battles + Folklore] [Player, hello, welco, ] “Do you like me?” [No, this is, ] “My contact information. Here.” [That’s not what I mean. You’ve been selected, and you have to, ] “You want to play rough? You’re such a pervert!” [...I don’t like you.] “Impossible. I’m so handsome!” System: Help! A player is harassing me! Can I get compensation for emotional distress? Xu Buci, a graduate student of folklore 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Human Life Lies Deep in the Loess 黄土深处是人间 This is a collection of true stories from the countryside. One book captures a century of life in all its variety on the Loess Plateau. Brotherhood, the warmth and coldness of family, partings in life and death, and the changes of an era: one independent story after another weaves together the fates of several generations. There is hardship, pain, tears, and warmth, portraying the struggles of those at the bottom as well as the resilience of ordinary people. There are no chosen-one advantages an 116Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 May All Things Go as You Wish 万时如意 (Both leads are reborn + The heroine always gets even, usually before the day is out + No moral compass, don't read if that's not your thing) After being reborn, Li Ruyi spent her days looking after her older sister, spoiling her younger sister, beating up her younger brother, and making up for everything she never got to experience in her previous life. She didn't want to be a woman everyone liked anymore. Gentle and composed, good at managing a household, and sensible: none of those were part 1.7kReads8.8Score19714d adds
- 76 Transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty as a Down-and-Out Official’s Son, I Become a First-Rank Minister 穿越大清落魄官二代成一品大员 Lin Wen accidentally transmigrates to the Qing dynasty and becomes the down-on-his-luck son of an official. Facing adversity, he works hard step by step, turns his life around, and ultimately climbs to the pinnacle of power, becoming a high-ranking court official of the first rank. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Cold War Wolf: The Ivanov Files 冷战之狼：伊万诺夫档案 Ivanov, an outstanding cadet from a military academy’s special forces program, is drawn into a Cold War conspiracy and hunted around the world by three factions. He breaks through with a wolf’s tenacity and paves his way with revenge, facing one high-stakes twist after another as he fights back to the bitter end! You won’t regret reading this! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 I Made a Million Yuan Writing Novels 我靠写小说赚了一百万 I Made a Million Writing Novels 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 The Ming Dynasty in the Wake of the Tsunami 海啸大明 Heroes need not worry about what comes after them; the history books should resound with songs of their deeds. Blood-soaked warriors on the battlefield, demons and monsters in the bureaucracy, the tangled romances of courtesans and sea lords: all are brought to life as the Ming Empire is struck by a catastrophic wave of raids and calamities. Beset by troubles at home and abroad, the Ming Empire faces the ferocious Tatar Altan Khan in the north, whose forces raid and pillage with savage brutality 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 After Switching Bodies, the Campus Beauty and I Fell for Each Other 灵魂互换后，我和校花双向奔赴 After Our Souls Switched, the Campus Beauty and I Fell for Each Other 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Famous Figures in Ancient History 古代历史著名人物 Ancient Historical Figures is a richly researched and vividly written exploration of the brilliant stars of ancient Chinese history. With lively, nuanced prose and meticulous historical sources, the author brings to life the grandeur of figures such as Qin Shi Huang, with his extraordinary vision and ambition; Emperor Wu of Han, with his achievements in governance and war; and Zhuge Liang, with his far-reaching wisdom and strategy. Spanning the ages, the book unfolds a series of sweeping histori 4.3kReads7.1Score18514d adds
- 82 Cat Hunter 猎猫 This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual events or people is purely coincidental. There are two kinds of people in this world. Some live in the sunlight, believing in law, order, and justice. Others live in the shadows, following their own rules and killing with their own hands. Zhao Xiaomeng belongs to the first kind. Or at least, that's how she seems. She's seventeen, top of her class, a gifted student in her teachers' eyes and a straight-A student to her classmates. No one 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 I Guide Souls in Traditional Mythology 我在传统神话度人 Transmigrating into a world of traditional mythology A bond among four that transcends the mundane An ancient divine lamp with boundless magical power A cultivator of compassion, devoted to saving the world and guiding others A peerless genius who perfectly combines the logic of science and cultivation Join Yang Jingyan, Lanlan, Wang Yichi, and Li Chengen as they train and cultivate in a mythical world, ultimately attaining the Great Dao A mythic tale of defying fate and changing one’s destiny 237Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 Moonlight over Goddess Lake 女神湖的月光 As modern pollution encroaches on the home of the gods, a Mosuo girl who refuses to accept her fate and a young man who relies on science must join forces. By bringing modern science and technology into harmony with traditional culture, they must restore vitality and help humanity and nature thrive together. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 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
- 86 The Divide Between Pure and Impure 清浊分歧 [Wild imagination + exotic settings + teamwork + suspense (the settings are grounded in detail) + power growth and insights (many gained through cultivation)] No romance, but love appears when the moment calls for it; not invincible, because where in the world is anything truly free? Not mindless, with everyone around her being stupid, because what's the point of living then? A girl who accidentally obtained a time bracelet is suddenly beset by strange dreams! They drag her back and forth betw 97Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 87 Tears of Buckwheat Blossoms 荞花泣 This is a tragic story. The stranglehold of arranged marriages on women cuts like a blunt knife, while the desperate struggle to survive in a remote mountain village feels like a net with no escape. Under the shackles of the times, individual resistance ends in tragedy, like a moth flying into a flame. The gender oppression embedded in the tribe’s feudal culture makes life even more suffocating. Every time A Wei reaches for hope, reality crushes it in her grasp. The indifference around her, from —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 From the Start in Debt, I Became a Tycoon by Reporting People 开局负债，我靠举报成首富 [Urban Power Fantasy + One Heroine + Lighthearted Everyday Informant Life + Criminal Investigation + Auxiliary National Security] Owing a million after his deadbeat dad saddles him with debt from the start? Lin Ning awakens the [Bounty Eye] in a stunning turnaround: Red names = criminals = walking rewards. Catch a spy first and earn 500,000 to pay off the debt! Gold = good fortune = hidden opportunities. Invest in promising young talents and ride the wave to easy money! From then on: He reports 3.4kReads8.7Score33514d adds
- 89 I'm Liu Du, and I'm a Liu Too: I'll Restore the Han with Xing Daorong 我刘度也姓刘，带邢道荣光复汉室 In the fifth year of Jian'an, the Battle of Guandu was imminent. Jingzhou had just been pacified, and undercurrents were stirring throughout the land. After waking from a deep sleep, the protagonist found himself in the body of Liu Du, a minor warlord and governor of Lingling on the borderlands at the end of the Han dynasty. In the history books, he was an insignificant name in a corner of southern Jingzhou. In the Romance, he was a timid, nervous laughingstock who simply went with the flow. B 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 Calling Your Name: Part Two 呼唤君之名第二部 The Dragon Secret Realm on the Spirit Beast Continent was sabotaged, and all eight dragons emerged. Ice Dragon: “Ice Breath.” Shangguan Yun: “Quick, set up a defense! We absolutely can’t let it get through.” Fire Dragon: “Inferno.” “Captain, another dragon is coming! We’re about to be overwhelmed.” Just as everyone fell into despair, Lin Hao and the others completed their trial. Lin Hao: “Temporal Lock.” 22Reads—Score114d adds
- 91 Su Tu: The Su Family Arc 苏屠之苏家篇 The protagonist, Lin Feng, transmigrates to a world of magic and struggles to survive alone in the Su household. There are quite a few hidden plot threads, and the pace is a little slow, so it may take some brainpower to read. Feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts and opinions. 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Sister Hua's Story 花姐的故事 The Story of Hua Jie 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 Once My Good Deeds Are Complete, I Want Nothing More to Do with This World 功德圆满之后，我就不要这个世界 After spending five years shut away from the world, Mo Yu resolutely returns to the city where the case took place in search of the truth. But while investigating, she unexpectedly loses her life. After her death, when handling the paperwork for reincarnation, she discovers she doesn't have enough savings and can only choose to restart her life. With every new beginning, she works hard to accumulate merit, hoping that one day she'll have enough merit and savings to embark on another cycle of rei 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 Neither Wolf nor Blood 非狼非血 Neither Wolf nor Blood 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 Great Ming: From Humble Beginnings to Duke of the Highest Rank 大明：从寒门到超品公爵 Lin Wenyuan, a modern scholar of Ming history, died suddenly and awoke in Suzhou in the fifth year of Hongzhi, inhabiting Shen Yan, a penniless orphan whose parents were dead and who was near death with a raging fever. From the start, he was caught in the great Su-Song flood recorded in the history books. He used a dream from his “father” to report the disaster, traded his mother’s keepsakes for food, and plugged the walls with plant ash. Even in desperate straits, his talent began to shine. At 61Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 The Great Tang's Ode: Saving the World and Bringing Peace to the People 大唐赋之济世安民 This novel tells the sweeping, legendary story of Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang! Most of it is based on real history, though I've added some artistic touches and a few personal insights. I wrote this book because I like an actor. I hope that one day I can see him wearing a ceremonial robe embroidered with the twelve imperial symbols. He would look absolutely wonderful! 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 Noblemen from Every Faction Fall for Me, but I Only Love the Scheming Heir 各路权贵倾心，我唯恋腹黑世子 [Palace intrigue + household intrigue + transmigration and rebirth + defying fate + satisfying revenge + devoted, sweet romance] In her previous life, the heroine gave her heart to the wrong man, and her whole family died horribly. Her own end was equally tragic. The original owner's obsession was so strong that she shattered the reincarnation cup on the Bridge of the Netherworld. With an oath made from the fragments of nine lifetimes' worth of wandering souls, she reopened the Mirror of Rebirth 58.4kReads8.8Score4.1k14d adds
- 98 The Immortal World's Group Owner Is a Mortal 仙界群主是凡人 [Urban Cultivation + Mystery and Imagination + System + Chat Group] I’m Qin Mo, an elementary school Chinese teacher. I’m also the only mortal in the Immortal Realm’s group chat who can command Immortal Venerables and demon gods. Immortal Venerables who have lived since time immemorial offer me cigarettes, while demon gods who have destroyed stars put on a smile when they see me. The System never gives me quests, and the immortals in the group don’t dare let me in on their secrets. The more ord 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 The Rusted Crown of Crows 群鸦的锈冠 Fourth Calamity + Comedy + Dystopian + Slow Burn + Ensemble Cast [If you could hear everyone's wishes, would you choose to become a god or a madman?] My name is Gu Linyuan, and I'm the leader of a rebel army hunted by the Empire. On the verge of death, I awakened the power of the “Spacetime Network Spirit,” so I summoned a group of… lunatics from my homeworld, Earth. Oh, they call themselves the “Fourth Calamity,” “players,” and “Echoes.” They think this is a full-dive game. So they: perform ta 139Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 100 Reincarnating in Anxi: A Million Deaths in the Great Tang 轮回安西：我在大唐的百万次赴死 New title: The Tang Dynasty: I Became Invincible After Dying a Million Times [Alone Against All Odds | Ironclad Resolve | Strategy | Reborn] The seventh year of the Zhenyuan era, Tang Dynasty. Beiting has fallen, and the Anxi Protectorate has been cut off from the Central Plains for nearly thirty years. Across the vast Western Regions, white-haired soldiers fill the city. When Yang Shuo awakens, he finds himself the son of Yang Riyou, a garrison commander in Beiting. He has gained the ability to 53Reads—Score—14d adds
