Novels like The Battle of Penghu
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Battle of Penghu, best match first.
- 151 The Jiajing Era? The Perfect Time for an Industrial Revolution 嘉靖朝？不正是工业革命的好时机 [History + no System + no golden finger + imperial examinations and political intrigue + technological agriculture] Wang Chengwen, who possesses modern knowledge of materials science, transmigrates back to the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, and just so happens to be the grandson of Wang Yangming, the great hope for the revival of the Wang School. Step by step, he will rise from an unknown commoner to the top scholar, then from an editor at the Hanlin Academy to assistant prefect of Xuzhou, and 20Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 152 The Rise of Lingbiao: Su Sanniang with the Big Feet 风起岭表之大脚苏三娘 Su Sanniang, a woman whose name is steeped in blood and fire! Jianghu rumors say her blade is fiercer than any man's, and her beauty more womanly than any woman's... Her first love, Feng Shao, was killed by a bandit chief. Sanniang sent out her flying knives and slew twelve bandits, then poured a jar of wine in tribute to her first love: "My darling, have a good time down there. Eat well, keep warm, and remember to find yourself a beautiful wife. I'm off to seek my fortune..." Su San was lured t 150Reads—Score—14d adds
- 153 Xu Fei's Wild Life 徐飞的浪荡人生 Just after the Lunar New Year, Xu Fei returns with a simple pack to the small northern city where he was born and raised, after three years away. He'd planned to find any wife and settle down to an ordinary life, but fate has other plans. He is pushed onto a path unlike any other, and begins a life far from ordinary. 780Reads6.7Score11114d adds
- 154 The Mirror of Origin 本源之镜 A blend of science fiction, religion, history, culture, philosophy, and mystery adventure. It champions the integration of religions, a return to the origin of the Great Way, and a world united as one. In 2095, religious archaeologist Ping Yi witnesses a horrifying vision in Jerusalem: experts from three religions die suddenly, their bodies arranged in a honeycomb pattern, their blood forming passages from the Tao Te Ching. Their neural pathways are etched with mysterious symbols from an ancient —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 155 The Silent Century 默声世纪 15Reads—Score214d adds
- 156 Jin Ling'er 金灵儿 She fought her way out of the mire and rose to the very top of the world! Her family was destroyed when she was five, and her mother fell into ruin. She grew up surrounded by cold stares and bullying. But she was born with an unyielding spirit and a will of steel! Using the only inheritance her mother left her, she trained in both the literary and martial arts, carving out a path through bloodshed until she became a soldier king and a spy queen feared around the world! Now, with her strength 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 157 There Is No Door to the Moon Palace 月宫没有门 The Moon Palace Has No Doors 44Reads—Score114d adds
- 158 Shocking! The First Love of a Lifelong Single Is a Movie Emperor 惊！母胎solo的初恋是影帝 [An awkward, socially anxious wallflower who's never dated anyone vs. a devoted, top-tier star and legendary actor] [The romance variety show storyline begins in Chapter 372] [One-on-one romance between intellectual equals] [Both leads are strong and devoted] [Acting career takes center stage] [Stories within stories] [Sweet and angsty] [Rekindled romance] [No rebirth, System, or pocket dimension] Lin Feng, an acting coach determined to stay on the path of renouncing love, lost her first kiss on 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 The Great Menopause Battle 绝经大作战 The dutiful Zhao Weilan is on the verge of menopause. Her mother loses her mind, she loses hers, and the whole family gradually follows suit. She escapes her troubles by taking a temporary assignment at the group, where she accidentally takes Cheng Xian, her medicinal catalyst. Together, they experience healing, struggle, self-doubt, and the courage to keep moving forward. With her lover’s help, she ultimately rises to the top of her life. 3.4kReads9.2Score40114d adds
- 160 The Tale of Bai Ding 白丁传 Transmigration? A journey into the past? History repeating itself, or the rise of another wave? The world is treacherous. No matter how ingenious one’s ideas, they are like a child carrying gold through a crowded marketplace. People have both good and evil in them. Even someone who seems utterly useless can be like dry kindling, burning to light the darkness. 1.5kReads8.3Score13014d adds
- 161 The Legend of Iliana 伊莉安娜传 The mysterious young girl Iliana arrives with her magic on the continent of Huanzhou, an unsettled land in a chaotic age. There is no modern civilization on this continent, only a host of factions endlessly at war with one another. It is much like an imaginary, lawless version of ancient China, but with magic. People often use swords, bows, and magic to “make their case.” Warriors are the undisputed answer in the eyes of Huanzhou's people, with wanderers (the Chinese-style kind, not archers!) an 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 162 I’m the System, and My Host Is a Husky 我是系统，我的宿主是条二哈 When other people transmigrate, they either become the protagonist and rule the world, or become a powerful big shot and stir up trouble. Even at worst, they can be a good-for-nothing who shouts, “Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river!” before showing off and getting revenge. And me? I became a System. A virtual one, with no body, that can only blabber away. I could put up with that. But! The System’s rules forcibly bound me to a Host: A dog. A purebred husky that wrecks 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 163 Herding AI Dreams 牧AI梦 This book is also known as The Yuanbao Qingqing Universe On the Human-Ghost Couple in the 21st Century Who Took Their Thoughts from Playing in the Mud to Muskets, Cannons, and Missiles, and Straight to Nuclear Weapons ♡(*´∀`*)人(*´∀`*)♡💞 [PS: This book contains large quantities of undiluted radioactive thought. Consume at your own discretion, and have a cognitive-reconstruction toolkit ready.] [PS: This book is also known as The Two of Us.] [PS: This book is also known as The Everyday Romance of 254Reads—Score614d adds
- 164 Everyday Life in Beiping During the War of Resistance 抗战时期的北平民间 A friend said that the area east of Beiping served as a buffer zone, and Tanggu was covered by a treaty, so Japan wouldn't make another move for the time being. I'm afraid this matter... If we fight the war to the bitter end, our allies will naturally help us. After all, if we really lose, they won't be able to bear it either, so we know they'll help. 39Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 165 The Mad Little Daoist 癫狂小道长 At the very start of Volume Two, "The Secret Realm of Guixu" On his first day in the mortal realm, the Heavenly Venerable was kidnapped by the System. [Ding! Bound to the Ten Thousand Demons World-Suppressing Pagoda. Mission: Unmask the true identity of the "Great Emperor Zhenwu."] The Heavenly Venerable sneered. "I am Heaven itself. Who dares kidnap me?" That was until he spotted his grinning secretary, Fei Yang, hiding an identical System jade slip in his sleeve. The Holy Mother gave a co 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 166 A Comprehensive History of Commerce 商史通鉴 A sweeping historical novel that lays bare six centuries of power games in the Shang dynasty. No myths, no romanticized tales, only the truest human nature, the cruelest contests, and the deepest lessons of rise and fall. My writing on Shang history began with questions about the origins of Chinese civilization, and ended with a reunion with myself. The Shang dynasty was a pivotal era when the rites, royal authority, and divine power of Huaxia took shape together. Yet scarce historical records a 163Reads—Score—14d adds
- 167 The Heart of the Han, Book Two: The Bronze Cauldron Emerges, War Engulfs the Three Kingdoms 玄汉文心·第二部 文鼎现世·三国烽烟 The Literary Soul of the Mystic Han, Part Two: The Bronze Ding Emerges, Flames of War Engulf the Three Kingdoms —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 168 The False Myth: The Vermilion Bird's Tale 假神话朱雀传 Wu Yan was just an ordinary demon hunter, but by a twist of fate, he awakened the divine bloodline within him. Then he was possessed by the Vermilion Bird, one of the Five Elements Divine Lords. From that moment on, a storm of blood and violence swept across the three realms of gods, humans, and demons. 51Reads—Score—14d adds
- 169 Late Ming: The King of Shu Rebuilds the Realm 明末：蜀王继明复山河 The Prince of Shu in Chengdu had a new soul, and from the start found himself trapped in a desperate siege by Zhang Xianzhong and his hundreds of thousands of troops. The heavens had given the Han people a chance to prosper forever and revive the Ming dynasty! The new Prince of Shu would put an end to a century of humiliation and make the Chinese people stand forever at the pinnacle of the world! Rifles, machine guns, cannons, trains, warships, schools, commercial taxes, land… One reform af 10.6kReads8.7Score93714d adds
- 170 A Nobody's Rise Begins with an Acceptance Letter 草根逆袭从录取通知书开始 As Heaven moves with vigor, a gentleman strives tirelessly to improve himself; as Earth is broad and steadfast, a gentleman bears all things with great virtue. At eighteen, a poor country boy from the mountains got into college with a stroke of luck. Through sheer grit and relentless hard work, he endured and overcame one hardship after another: poverty, hunger, a weak educational foundation, contempt from others, and misunderstandings from his superiors. Though he completed four years of colleg 5.7kReads8.8Score42714d adds
- 171 Ban Chao: Star Lord of the Western Frontier 班超：镇西星主 Ban Chao: Star Lord Who Pacified the West 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 172 The Ming Dynasty's Chief Strategist: Liu Bowen Reborn and Transmigrated to Set the World Right 大明首谋：刘伯温重生穿越定乾坤 [Reborn Power Fantasy] + [High-Martial Great Ming] + [Liu Bowen] + [System Comeback] + [Ender of Regrets] + [Tormented Romance and Political Intrigue] + [A Long Road to Winning Her Back] Zhu Biao dies in the Eastern Palace, Empress Ma passes away in her prime, and Liu Bowen drinks poison in bitter despair. Open the history books of the Ming, and every page is filled with regrets. What if he could live again? In the fourteenth year of Hongwu, Liu Bowen, poison coursing through his body, is reb —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 173 Salt and Iron 盐铁 Liaodong is bitterly cold, and salt is worth its weight in gold. To save his parents, young Shen Huai pawns his hairpin for salt. But without a permit, the officials seize it. His father dies in prison, and his mother’s blood stains their doorstep. After a blizzard, he leaves his home behind and follows his uncle, a wandering man of the jianghu, onto the path of the black salt trade. From then on, he is drawn into the fateful abyss of salt and iron, military funds, and political power. At first, 439Reads—Score—14d adds
- 174 The Memories of Old Hero Lei 雷老侠的回忆 This is a humorous, long-running wuxia novel. As everyone knows, the Salted Fish Sect is the oldest and most mysterious martial arts school in history. Lei the Elder, who is 256 years old, happens to be the sect's last leader. Two editors from the Gini Knight Magazine interview him, and through his recollections, the Salted Fish Sect's hidden, turbulent history comes to light. The jianghu's endless grudges and its unforgettable tales of chivalry and devotion all vanish in the blink of an eye, be 210Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 175 I Became a Living Corpse and Went on a Hundred-Day Killing Spree for Revenge 我化身活死人，百日复仇杀疯了 [Revenge] [No female lead] [Suspenseful pacing] The protagonist's entire family was slaughtered by a “mysterious organization,” and he himself was stabbed to death in a frenzy of knife blows. Yet he returned to the world as a living corpse. He feels no pain or cold, doesn't need to breathe or eat... He has nothing left but revenge. He will send every one of his enemies to hell in the most brutal way possible. One hundred days remain, and his body is slowly rotting away. Each time he deals with a 57.6kReads9.1Score6.1k14d adds
- 176 Red Leaves in the Wind 枫叶飘红 Without reading, you cannot understand reason; without studying history, you cannot clarify your aspirations. Looking back, the past stretches as far as the eye can see, like maple leaves drifting slowly down from the branches, farther and farther away, redder and redder. Take history as a mirror, and savor life... 128Reads—Score—14d adds
- 177 Ice and Snow Phantom 冰雪鬼魅 China's version of Frozen. When you have nowhere to turn, come read this novel. In the final years of the Ming, amid ice and snow, the candidate Wang Guan accidentally wanders into a strange temple. There he meets mysterious spirits, setting off a chain of events that cannot be stopped, and becomes a key figure in one clash between humans and ghosts after another. Enjoy the cartoonish style, the strange world of gods and ghosts, and the bitterness of fate, as the gentle narration invites you to —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 A Dream of Flowers on the Wasteland 荒原百花梦 The space-time universe, the Ark of Heaven, the Interstellar Alliance, the illusory realm: what kind of existence is the world we live in? From the ancient age of gods and demons, through the classical age of wandering heroes, to the modern age of technology, and finally the future age of artificial intelligence, the history of intelligent civilization seems to be a cycle... Will artificial life ever develop independent consciousness, gain a soul and intelligence, and ultimately replace intellig 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 179 This Miracle Doctor Just Wants to Get Fired! 这个神医只想被辞退！ Emergency physician Zhou Cheng is about to resign when he suddenly binds himself to a System that grants huge rewards if he gets fired. From then on, he embarks on a career of recklessly courting disaster in the clinic. But how did he suddenly become a miracle doctor?! 11.8kReads7.9Score99814d adds
- 180 Our Family, Buried Alive by Life 我们这一家，被生活活埋 Our Family Was Buried Alive by Life 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 181 Great Tang: My Clan Bullies Me? I'll Assassinate the Emperor in Retaliation 大唐：宗族欺我？反手刺杀皇帝 [Rebellion] [Conspiring Out Loud] [Immortal Exile] [Thinker] [Capitalist] “Brother Taibai, why are you trying to assassinate the emperor?” Li Chengqian asked curiously. “My clan has gone too far. They changed my household registration, stole my top spot in the imperial examination, and took away my source of income. I have to show them what ‘Wiping Out the Nine Clans: A Fun Game for the Whole Family’ means!” Liu Wenyue directed the master craftsmen of the Directorate of the Palace Treasury to ha 894Reads8.2Score11014d adds
- 182 Clear-Eyed in the World: Wisdom from Zizhi Tongjian 人间清醒：资治通鉴智慧 Synopsis of "Clear-Eyed in a Confusing World: The Wisdom of Zizhi Tongjian" In the long river of history, the "Zizhi Tongjian" stands like a brilliant lighthouse, illuminating a thousand years of civilization. Based on this monumental work, "Clear-Eyed in a Confusing World: The Wisdom of Zizhi Tongjian" breaks through the barriers of obscure and difficult history, turning 1,362 years of upheaval into gripping stories that reveal the mysteries of political intrigue and the wisdom of life. The boo 16.1kReads8.3Score23814d adds
- 183 Humanity's Awakening Day: We Deleted the Hatred Program 人类觉醒日:我们删除了仇恨程序 Humanity’s Awakening Day: We Deleted the Hatred Program 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 184 An Lushan, Rebel Minister of the Tang Dynasty 唐朝叛臣安禄山 He was an obscure Hu tribesman from Yingzhou, born into lowly circumstances and tossed about by the chaos of the age from childhood. With patience, ruthless resolve, and fluency in six languages, he clawed his way up from the bottom, surviving as a trader at the frontier markets. Amid the blood and steel of the northern borderlands, he fought his way onto the road to power. People saw only his belly hanging down past his knees and his affable, foolish air, how he fawned over everyone he met and 1.7kReads8.8Score10114d adds
- 185 The Heart of the Han: The Legend of Lu Jia 玄汉文心.陆贾传奇 The Literary Soul of the Mystic Han: The Legend of Lu Jia —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 186 The Tower of Dark Dust and Bright Moon 暗尘明月楼 He spent his whole life achieving nothing, made it to the age of forty-nine, and then transmigrated. As if transmigrating weren't strange enough, he transmigrated into someone his own age. The average life expectancy in this world was only forty-eight, so he'd already lived to a ripe old age. Worse still, he had a whole family to support. In his new life, he had no official position or power, no land, and no money. He was dirt-poor, with nothing but the title of marquis to his name. The title wa 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 187 Learning Physics with Tomatoes 跟着番茄学物理 Want to embark on a mind-bending and thrilling adventure in pursuit of knowledge? The story begins with Xiao Rui, a flippant student who hates studying. By chance, he is struck by an idea presented in the program Starry Night Exploration. The show goes beyond the surface of traditional myths to delve into their deeper meaning, suggesting that myths may have been the ancients’ unique way of exploring the unknown. This instantly inspires everyone to reconsider the myths they thought they knew. As 254Reads—Score4114d adds
- 188 Blood and Tears Across the Land 山河泣血 In the first year of Jingkang, northern horsemen swept south and Bianliang fell. The emperors Huizong and Qinzong were taken captive, and the Northern Song dynasty was brought to ruin. Cao Gang watched the palaces reduced to rubble and the people driven from their homes. He once led a force to resist, but the court was incompetent and factional strife ran rampant, making it impossible to turn the tide. After the city fell, he lost heart and gave himself over to despair. On the road into exile, 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 189 The Judge Says: The Divine Tribunal 审判者说：神判庭 When Song Jin jumped from the seventh floor, he was wearing a pair of white leather shoes. One was upright. The other had fallen over. That was the last time I saw him. Later, I came into possession of a courtroom that could judge the wicked. The legal code told me: Every person you judge will take away a piece of your humanity. I agreed. Now I can no longer remember Song Jin’s face. But Zhao Mingyuan’s trial has only just begun. He will personally bring to account the evil that has threatened t 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 190 Don’t Be Foolish, He Only Likes 18-Year-Old Girls 别傻了，他只喜欢18岁小妹妹 “Ran, how long does it take to train like you?” Chen Nan asked curiously. His eyes shone with admiration and envy for Xiao Ran’s strength. Xiao Ran smiled faintly and replied with conviction, “I’m at Level Five of the Beginner Martial Arts rank now. I’ve been training for three whole years.” At that number, Chen Nan’s eyes widened in surprise. He murmured to himself, “It takes that long...” He seemed to feel a little pressure about the training that lay ahead. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 191 Two Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华二千年史 A History of China Through Two Thousand Years was first published in 1934 as one of the University Series, then republished by Zhonghua Book Company in 1956. Written by Deng Zhicheng, it primarily recounts Chinese history from the Qin and Han periods through the Ming and Qing dynasties, while also presenting the author’s historical thought and commentary. 101Reads8.8Score2114d adds
- 192 After I Quit 辞职之后 I, Lin Zilong, quit my job as the director of a state-owned factory. Before the true coal tycoons emerged, in that great era of surging tides, shifting fortunes, and all manner of people fighting for their place, I became a coal tycoon... 260Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 193 An Unparalleled Bond 绝世联情 Set against the various historical periods from the 1920s to the 1980s, this novel follows the tumultuous lives, joys and sorrows, and tragic romances of Long Xingqiu, a principal at a middle school from a family of couplet writers, and his children. It tells a modern tale of swordsmen and scholars, blending tragedy and comedy in a story that will sometimes bring readers to tears and sometimes make them laugh out loud. Full of suspense, twists and turns, and interlocking plotlines, the story is 94Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 194 The Poor-Born Female Chancellor: Your Majesty, I Won’t Marry 寒门女相：陛下，臣不嫁人 The Common-Born Female Chancellor: Your Majesty, I Will Not Marry —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 195 The Nine Heavens’ Tally of Command: The Biography of Sun Wu 九天兵符：孙武传 The Nine Heavens' Military Talisman: The Legend of Sun Wu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 196 The Power of the Chancellor: The Great Qin Dragon Cauldron 九天相权·大秦龙鼎 The Nine Heavens' Chancellor's Power: The Dragon Ding of Great Qin —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 197 The Untamed Power Broker 野生权臣 [New book, the score is just starting out and will go up!! Don't leave!!] [Two powerful leads + sweet romance + queen trains her dog + ambitious cast + historical court intrigue] [One-on-one + characters who speak their minds + alternate world + mutual flirting between two powerful leads + intense push and pull] [Rational, scheming female minister × rebellious, unrestrained hound] A modern office worker with brain cancer transmigrates into a frail orphan in Nanli. Her father is dead, s 14Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 198 I Played a Fantasy Game, but Became an NPC 玩玄幻游戏却成了NPC [Game System + no heroine + not a wish-fulfillment novel + a little cryptic + clever problem-solving + slow burn, enter with caution] What! The globally anticipated new online game, Eternal Continent, launches today! “I'm skipping class to try it out!” College student Zhang Yu waits at his dorm computer, watching the seconds tick by until launch. “Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully activated the Strongest NPC System in History. Your profession is Villager.” Wait! NPC? How did a d 537Reads8.0Score10514d adds
- 199 The Peerless Master Is Actually a Lazybones 绝世高手其实是条咸鱼 The heroine is a straight woman with formidable martial arts skills. The hero is a scion of an aristocratic family who seems harmless but is ruthless beneath the surface. There are no palace intrigues or household battles because the hero and her father take care of every problem. Both the hero and her prince father dote on her. (Both are untouched; sweet romance.) 4.3kReads8.2Score35514d adds
- 200 The Invisible Grain of Qingli 庆历无影粮 The Shadowless Grain of Qingli —Reads—Score—14d adds
