Novels like The Stormy Song Dynasty
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- 1 The Return of the High Tang 盛唐再临 The Tang dynasty, once a dazzling sun, had reached the hour of its setting. Clouds drifted across the horizon, as if they too sought to hide the sunset’s fading glow. I refuse to accept it. I refuse to listen as the songs of the Zhenguan era fade into silence. I refuse to watch the glorious Tang dynasty fall into ruin. Then let us tear open the clouds that obscure the sky. Let us raise the setting sun once more! The empire’s gloom will eventually lift, and the glorious Tang dynasty will rise aga 0Votes16kRecs15.4kFans
- 2 The Qin Farmer 秦农 Reborn as a small farmer in the Qin Dynasty, working from dawn to dusk with his face toward the earth and his back to the sky, Zhang Peng was unwilling to accept his lot. He also knew that the First Emperor was still in his prime, while Liu Bang and Xiang Yu had yet to make their mark. The future held boundless possibilities. Just as he was about to launch into an impassioned speech, the hired laborer plowing beside him suddenly tossed aside his hoe and said, “If you ever become rich and powerfu 0Votes19.5kRecs13kFans
- 3 The Ming Dynasty Behind the Mask 脸谱下的大明 After arriving in this era, I want to get drunk with Qingteng in Shaoxing, leaf through the lost Yongle Encyclopedia, meet Qi Yuanjing, who never suffered a defeat in his life, and even find out who Lanling Xiaoxiao Sheng really was. But Qian Yuan discovered that even staying alive was no easy feat. In the turbulent and utterly strange Jiajing era, as one great figure after another appeared, some destined to be remembered in the history books, some to stink for all eternity, and some to stand un 2Votes98.9kRecs97kFans
- 4 Song Xu 宋煦 The Liao and Western Xia are poised to strike, and the Jingkang Disaster is just around the corner! Wang Anshi's reforms loom above, while the Old Party controls the government below. The protagonist, transmigrated into the body of Zhao Xu, Emperor Zhezong of Song, can only say: this is so hard. 0Votes174.4kRecs164.9kFans
- 5 Water Margin: Starting as a Constable in Yanggu County 水浒开局在阳谷县当都头 “Go take down that white-fronted tiger with the ringed eyes on Jingyang Ridge. It’s killed countless people!” “Who, me?” “You’re the constable. Who else would it be?” Isn’t that Wu Song’s job? How did it become mine? This is a story that begins with the Water Margin, and an even greater story about the tragic Song Dynasty. 7Votes149.5kRecs385.5kFans
- 6 My Italy 我的意呆利 If the two World Wars were a catastrophe for humanity, then Italy was one of the few sources of comedy amid that catastrophe, lending a touch of levity to the brutal conflict. But now, someone intends to change how people see Italy... 0Votes74.3kRecs88.9kFans
- 7 Reborn as a Rich Man 重生豪宅男 Li Huai was abruptly sent back to his high school days in 2002. With no great ambitions, he figured he was still a good-for-nothing, so he decided to remain a shut-in, only this time he’d take it up a notch and become a mansion-owning shut-in. To achieve that goal, he began slowly changing the course of his life… I’m no good at writing introductions, but the story… This is a serious novel! 0Votes69.9kRecs58.5kFans
- 8 The Fall of Song 灭宋 This is a realm won by bullying orphans and widows, ruled by a Zhao family before whom everyone kneels. It should hurry up and perish! With an axe in hand, the world is mine! This is the story of an axe-wielding madman hacking down everything that refuses to submit at the end of the Song dynasty. 0Votes226.3kRecs58.5kFans
- 9 Back to the Song Dynasty: The Rise of an Empire 回到宋朝之帝国崛起 If the Tang Empire won a war, it would tell its defeated opponent, “You’d better behave from now on. Watch it, or I’ll wipe out your entire clan. And make sure you pay tribute every year!” If the weak Song dynasty won, it would say, “Oh, look, I won! Does that mean I’m allowed to negotiate peace now? Am I allowed to pay tribute? What? I am? Wow, that’s wonderful!” I will change all of this! Anyone who dares suggest negotiating peace will have their entire clan executed! 0Votes66.3kRecs93.3kFans
- 10 The Movie Star Returns to Age Eighteen 影帝重回十八岁 Ning Yuan spent 22 years going from an unknown newcomer to a movie star. Looking back once more... At last, he had the chance to make up for the regrets of the past. He would chase after all the wonderful things the future had in store with everything he had! I'm Ning Yuan, and I'm here to make history. The author has completed over eight million words across novels including the million-subscriber hit From Comedy Star to Superstar. VIP group: 392660849 (for readers wit 0Votes192.3kRecs154.2kFans
- 11 Lending a Hand to the Great Qin 扶一把大秦 [Great Nation Chronicles: Grand Prize Winner of The Legend of Qin Writing Contest] My new book, Sequel to the Flourishing Tang, has begun updating. It's a different kind of Tang Dynasty, with war clouds gathering. I hope you'll join us! As the First Emperor's life nears its end, the great Qin Empire seethes beneath the lingering power of its founding emperor, with danger lurking everywhere. The Qin princes are undoubtedly doomed to tragedy. But what kind of story will unfold when a soul from mor 0Votes62kRecs125.5kFans
- 12 The Northern Song Dynasty's Young Literary Prodigy 北宋小文豪 Su Lu is in the Northern Song dynasty, and his hometown is Meishan. Born into a wealthy official's family, Su Lu has lived in luxury since childhood. Spoiled and pampered, he has no lofty ambitions and is only cut out to live off someone else. He is actively looking for a partner to take him on so he can spend the rest of his life as an unambitious couch potato. He's already made a thorough plan for his future: if he really can't find a wife who can support him, he doesn't mind staying home and 0Votes114.6kRecs66.3kFans
- 13 A Life of Wealth and Glory 一世富贵 After transmigrating to the Northern Song during Emperor Renzong's reign, Xu Ping places first in the imperial examinations. But after offending the Empress Dowager, he is sent to Lingnan to serve as an official. Starting out as a minor border official, he rises step by step until he finally comes into his own, writing his own legend in the Song Dynasty. The Northern Song emerged from the chaos of the Five Dynasties, with the great aristocratic clans swept away. The gentry had yet to take shape, 0Votes542.3kRecs242.6kFans
- 14 Soviet Union 1941 苏联1941 For those who have fought in a war, the war never truly ends. But Xiao Yuan’s war has only just begun... a war that has already ended. Goodrian? Rommel? Manstein? The Soviet Union needs only one ordinary soldier... Shuerka. 0Votes812.1kRecs151.6kFans
- 15 In Search of the Tang Dynasty 寻唐 Advertisement: The new book, "Bandit Tamer", is now officially available on Qidian Chinese Webnovel. New and longtime readers alike, please check it out and show your support. 0Votes515.7kRecs189.6kFans
- 16 Raising the Han Dynasty 举汉 In the second year of Xingping (195 AD), Liu Jing, a young man from Changsha in Jingzhou, died and came back to life. Though he was a descendant of the Han imperial clan, and his ancestors had once served as the Three Excellencies, the family had fallen on hard times by now. His father had died long ago, and his elder brother had just passed away. All that remained were his stepmother and young siblings, his widowed sister-in-law and orphaned nephew. The house was full of women and children, and 0Votes188.2kRecs140.3kFans
- 17 Marching North to Conquer the Qing 北上伐清 In the dust of the barbarians, the people have wept until their tears ran dry; beneath the Han people's knees lies a splendid land. Today, we have gathered three hundred million strong, clapping our hands and boasting of Han robes and caps. Perks for full-book subscribers: 961406930 (send a screenshot of your fan rank when you join) 0Votes111.3kRecs121.4kFans
- 18 Old Soldiers, New Cops 老兵新警 I never wanted to take off my military uniform upon retirement. I had never dared hope that I could become a police officer, yet I ended up wearing a police uniform. I resolved to put down roots at the border and guard the nation's gates, only to be transferred back to my hometown. Fate is truly wondrous. Come and witness Han Xin's extraordinary life, from olive green to navy blue! 2Votes405.7kRecs294.3kFans
- 19 The Han Dynasty's Founding Emperor 汉世祖 Transmigrate into Liu Chengyou, the Hidden Emperor of the Later Han, and assist in founding the dynasty. Thereafter, while still young, inherit the newly established enterprise, preserve the fortune of its great expansion, and guard its unshakable foundation. P.S. If his father and elder brothers had not died so young, he might have become a Li Er reborn. 1Votes323.7kRecs267.2kFans
- 20 The Ming Dynasty: Starting with Caution 大明从慎重开始 In the eleventh year of the Hongzhi era, the Hongzhi Restoration was declining after its period of prosperity. Worthy ministers were retiring in old age, the three members of the Grand Secretariat were growing frail, and despite Emperor Hongzhi’s tireless efforts to govern, he could not lead the Ming Dynasty into an even greater age of peace and prosperity. At that time, in a dilapidated courtyard in the northwest corner of the capital, a scholar was poring over historical records, checking whet 0Votes146.6kRecs158kFans
- 21 China Chic 1980 国潮1980 (The author's previous book, I Got Kicked by Time, is complete.) What incredible miracles would a modern-day swindler, notorious for ripping off countless people, create if his soul suddenly transmigrated forty years into the past? What kind of life would he lead? It all begins in 1980, beneath the archway at Qianmen in the capital. It begins with an orphan named Ning Weimin, living in abject poverty... (Important: The main focus isn't collecting antiques, but speculation and business.) 140Votes722.4kRecs298.3kFans
- 22 The New Shun, 1730 新顺1730 What would it be like if the dynasty that followed the fall of the Ming were a Han Chinese dynasty? After transmigrating, Liu Yu discovers that he has arrived in Dashun, a dynasty at a turning point in history. He starts out as the son of a duke, with parents, maids, plenty of money, plenty of people, and plenty of connections. With life growing dull, Liu Yu has to find something to do. And so... 14Votes297.3kRecs300.8kFans
- 23 I Cultivate the Unorthodox Way 我修非常道 The green mountains are alive with spiritual energy, and a true immortal resides in the little temple. The white clouds drift freely, and the heart is at ease, keeping only one's true nature, beyond the ordinary path. 0Votes111.2kRecs58.9kFans
- 24 Reborn as a Capitalist Tycoon 重生资本狂人 In the 1970s, the world economic order underwent a seismic shift. The Bretton Woods system collapsed, and the oil crisis erupted. Hong Kong, on its way to becoming Asia’s financial center, entered its first great era of mass stock speculation, a time brimming with opportunity. And a young project manager somehow found himself in this era, as Chinese capital began to rise. On this dazzling grand stage, countless strivers, speculators, overnight millionaires, power players, prestigious families, o 0Votes166.5kRecs128.4kFans
- 25 Grand Chancellor of Great Jin 大晋太宰 Emperor Wu of Jin, Sima Yan, who left behind the famous tale of awaiting imperial favor with a goat-drawn carriage, passed away, and Sima Zhong ascended the throne. The feudal princes began to stir, powerful clans and aristocratic families raised their barriers, and the foreign tribes who had submitted to the empire waited for their chance to act. At this time, Rome was ruled jointly by four emperors, and Emperor Constantine the Great was gathering strength, ready to strike. At this time, on the 0Votes163kRecs83.7kFans
- 26 When Will I Be Called to Serve? 何日请长缨 In 1994, China's machine-tool industry was suffering losses across the board. The authorities sent veteran department head Zhou Heng and young university graduate Tang Zifeng to the verge-of-bankruptcy Linha First Machine Tool Factory to help turn the enterprise around. After arduous efforts, Linha First Machine Tool was reborn and continued to grow stronger. Its Changying-brand series of machine tools entered the international arena, outshone all competitors, and became a shining Chinese callin 2Votes487.1kRecs176.4kFans
- 27 The Nameless Commoner Clan 庶族无名 Every era has a few geniuses who shine like comets. Those whose names go down in history are undoubtedly brilliant, but how many talented people have been lost in the river of time? At first, Chen Mo’s only dream was to bring glory to his family and elevate his humble clan into a true gentry family, overtaking the main branch and reducing them to commoners. He never imagined he would come so far. Sometimes he wonders: if the “god” who chose him in the shadows hadn’t done so, would he have achiev 0Votes309.1kRecs220.8kFans
- 28 The Northern Ode 北颂 Kou Ji’s soul transmigrates to the Northern Song Dynasty, where he becomes the great-grandson of Kou Zhun, the legendary prime minister. As the son of a third-generation official, he should have been riding horses and hawks, living the most brazen life of a spoiled heir. But after he arrives in the capital, Bianjing, with a letter from his dirt-cheap father inviting him to come enjoy the good life, he discovers... His grandfather, Kou Zhun, seems to be in trouble! 3Votes468.3kRecs475.5kFans
- 29 Hong Kong Tycoon, 1950 1950香江大亨 This is a story set in 1950s Hong Kong. An ordinary plainclothes detective faces the upheavals of the times, and his life blossoms from humble beginnings into something brilliant. Patriotism, romance, scheming, and a motley mix of people. Amid this turbulent era, Su Jingxian makes his way forward and creates a glorious chapter of his own. 0Votes101.2kRecs43.2kFans
- 30 The Devil's Legend 魔鬼传奇 One-sentence introduction: A story about Eastern and Western superpowered individuals, as well as monsters and spirits. Two-sentence introduction: On Planet Humanity, a story about Eastern and Western superpowered individuals, as well as monsters and spirits. Three-sentence introduction: Ten-plus completed VIP works. Xia may be niche, but the quality is excellent. P.S. Some structures from Earth have been adapted for use on the planet in this book. The planet depicted here is named Planet, and i 0Votes513kRecs70.1kFans
- 31 A Portrait of Hong Kong Life 本港风情画 Hong Kong, 1983: a city alive with restless glamour, in an era when dreams were set free. Chen Weiyun arrives from across the sea, ready to show life at its most brilliant through film. 1Votes201.9kRecs82.5kFans
- 32 EN The Fox of France 法兰西之狐 A timid engineering major transmigrates to France on the eve of the Revolution for reasons unknown, and becomes the older brother of the future Emperor Napoleon. Should he ride his brother’s coattails and spend the rest of his days living off him, or seize this opportunity to forge a great legacy of his own? 0Votes176.5kRecs132.5kFans
- 33 The Hu Horse 勒胡马 The Battle of Ningping City marked the final chapter of the Western Jin regime. According to the history books, from princes and ministers down to officers and soldiers, all were slaughtered by the Hu army, and “not a single person escaped death”… No. Amid the mountains of corpses and seas of blood, a young man still managed to rise to his feet. Gripping a ruyi scepter, he smashed it hard against the Hu commander's forehead! As the Central Plains fell and the people fled south, in this hellscape 0Votes333.6kRecs115.3kFans
- 34 A Journey to the Ming 旅明 Cao Chuan used to shuttle local goods back and forth between the late Ming Dynasty and the modern era all by himself. Then one day, he discovered that even living people could be transported! It’s time to gather a team of ace soldiers, top students, CEOs, and miracle doctors, and head to the late Ming to conquer the world! After that, a bunch of good-for-nothings, unemployed drifters, construction contractors, and even slipper sellers are sent away in succession. There’s no choice. These people 0Votes302.6kRecs75.8kFans
- 35 The Crowned Emperor of Tang 冠冕唐皇 In the fourth year of Chuigong in the Tang dynasty, Li Tong arrived in this world. A noble young master, handsome as jade, yet unfortunate enough to be born into the imperial family. A woman rules from the throne, and the Zhou revolution is underway. Either you are the meat on the chopping block, or you hold the knife. I will not let others claim the throne. I will shape a golden age with my own hands. A tale of remarkable figures and unrestrained verse, recounting sixty years of tumult from the 1Votes608.9kRecs298.1kFans
- 36 I Want to Pick a Fight with Superman 我要与超人约架 I was reborn in the DC Universe with a cheat ability: taking a beating lets me level up, though I can only spend skill points on defense. Superman gets challenged to fights and never seems to win, always ending up battered and humiliated. Batman gets challenged and never seems to lose… Maybe I can ask Superman for a fight and boost my defense until I have an invulnerable body of steel? (De 2Votes481.5kRecs186.7kFans
- 37 Opening the Sea 开海 The forty-fifth year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, on the eve of the Longqing and Wanli revival. This was the best of times. The Qi Army took its first steps toward becoming a modern military force, while foot-powered spinning wheels worked day and night in the southeast, producing silk. The empire was powerful and prosperous. It was also the worst of times. Corruption was driving the garrison system toward collapse, land seizures were worsening, and the cabinet was locked in endless 8Votes578.6kRecs336.2kFans
- 38 Reviving the Han Dynasty 兴汉室 [Winner of the gold prize in the Great Nation Chronicles writing contest for The Legend of Qin] He woke up to find himself Emperor Xian of Han, Liu Xie! He killed Dong Zhuo, only for Wang Yun to seize power. He dealt with Wang Yun, only for the Rebellion of Li Jue and Guo Si to erupt. He pacified Yong and Liang, only for powerful clans to carve up the land. Ruling the realm is 0Votes319.2kRecs160.4kFans
- 39 Walking Alone Through a Thousand Mountains 千山独行 This is simply a story about how to cultivate after transmigrating to a world of immortal cultivation. There may be things beyond comprehension. 0Votes69kRecs46.6kFans
- 40 Master of Daoist Arts 道术达人 The Dao reaches through to ghosts and gods, while boxing purifies the human heart. Only those who understand the strange spirits, ghosts, demons, and monsters can truly become human. 0Votes141.2kRecs83.8kFans
- 41 Bringing a Celestial Sect to Scandinavia 带着仙门混北欧 P.S. I've started a new book, Where Have All the Monsters Gone? Please check it out.**** Chen Song waved his hand, opened a door, and stepped through into a cultivation world in the age of declining magic. Then again, cultivating immortality is out of the question. Wouldn't it be better to find a scenic spot in Northern Europe and start a ranch or a plantation? Spend sunny days basking in the light and evenings watching the aurora? Take a boat out to sea when I'm bored? Play with cats and dogs w 0Votes413kRecs178.9kFans
- 42 Jingming 靖明 The Ming Dynasty was on the verge of ruin. The Forbidden City, completed just a hundred years earlier, welcomed a new master, while Yang Tinghe often reflected through tears: What kind of monster did I choose? Once Jiajing stopped wasting his intelligence on cultivating immortality, a wise ruler took the throne and fierce ministers filled the court. The might of the sovereign and father spread far across the seas! 0Votes183.3kRecs621.2kFans
- 43 Beyond the Bubble Era 飞越泡沫时代 A Japanese entertainment-industry novel. From talent agent to entertainment mogul, this is a story about dreams coming true. The author has already completed the million-word classic The Japanese Entertainment Mogul, so you can read with confidence. 22Votes721.2kRecs205.3kFans
- 44 The Turn of a Hand 覆手 The law doesn't stop you from doing certain things. It tells you what you'll have to pay if you do them and get caught. There are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people's eyes. Nine hundred and ninety people see the law as forbidden territory. The other ten see it as nothing but a weapon. All they have to do is grip the handle and point its sharp edge at others. These ten are what we call famous lawyers. In the courtroom and out on the streets, they can turn clouds into rain and rain into cloud 0Votes1.2MRecs197kFans
- 45 A Roll Call of Great Men 数风流人物 A late-Ming, half-alternate-history, Dream of the Red Chamber-inspired officialdom cultivation novel by Ruigen, absolutely packed with flavor! The second year of the Yonglong era of the Great Zhou. Prosperity conceals danger. The Four Kings and Eight Dukes bask in glory, while civil officials and military generals thrive in luxury. Within the court, the Northern and Southern civil and military factions feud without end. Beyond the borders, enemies eye the nine frontier regions and the coastal te 0Votes2.9MRecs719.8kFans
- 46 Treasures of the World 天下珍藏 Earth is already 4.6 billion years old, while the origins of human civilization, as recorded in writing and pictures, go back only seven or eight thousand years. That is barely one percent of human history. Over these long ages, certain wondrous things, mysterious treasures, and glorious civilizations that may have existed before vanishing for reasons unknown have been buried in the vast river of time, leaving behind only the faintest traces, barely glimpsed. What you know may not be the truth! 0Votes234.2kRecs113.9kFans
- 47 Han Watchtower 汉阙 Looking back across a thousand years, the palaces of the Han still stand! It is the third year of Yuanfeng under Emperor Zhao of Han. Powerful ministers dominate the court, while the Xiongnu remain unconquered and the Silk Road hangs by a thread... Wei Qing and Huo Qubing may be gone, but the Han people’s pioneering spirit will never die. New heroes are about to emerge! At a post station ca 21Votes1.5MRecs516.4kFans
- 48 The Rogue 顽贼 The second year of Chongzhen, Great Ming Empire. The once-powerful empire stood on the verge of collapse. Within its borders, a courier from Yinchuan raised his arm and took up arms, splintering the realm. Beyond them, the new ruler of Jianzhou waged war in every direction, leading his forces through the passes. Amid the drought that swept across Shaanxi, Liu Chengzong strode across the parched, thousand-mile wasteland, head held high. 20Votes465.9kRecs258.7kFans
- 49 The Detective from the Future 来自未来的神探 Police officer Han Bin unexpectedly acquires a badge from the future. He learns future criminal investigation techniques, solves one baffling case after another, upholds justice, and becomes a legend in law enforcement... 0Votes413.9kRecs279.7kFans
- 50 The Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece 古希腊之地中海霸主 This is an age of rising powers: the vast Persian Empire, Sparta, a nation founded on military might, Athens, dominant in trade, up-and-coming Thebes, ambitious Macedon, the twin powers of the western Mediterranean, and the newly risen Rome... This is an age of brilliant generals: Agesilaus, Sparta's last great king; Epaminondas, the famed general behind Thebes' rise; Philip, the founding king who laid the foundations of Macedon's hegemony; Dionysius, the tyrant of Syracuse; and Camillus, the di 1Votes281.7kRecs123.1kFans
