Novels like Back to the Song Dynasty: The Rise of an Empire
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- 1 The Third Generation of the Great Sui 大隋第三世 The Sui dynasty’s order and principles are crumbling, and chaos is spreading. As the curtain rises on this turbulent chapter of history, Yang Tong dons his armor, mounts his horse, and raises the butcher’s blade. In the name and with the dignity of a member of the imperial house, he will defend and save a world mourning through this age. The glory of the Great Sui will not end here! The new book, "The Great Sui: Rise and Fall", is now online. 0Votes77.2kRecs116.3kFans
- 2 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
- 3 The Song Dynasty’s Most Ruthless Tyrant 大宋最狠暴君 The true cause of the Jingkang humiliation and even the fall of the Great Song was not the supposed problems of bloated bureaucracy, administration, and armies. Those were nothing but modesty cloths used to cover their backsides. The real cause was that Zhao Da had seized power illegitimately, that Zhao Er had murdered him in the Candlelight and Axe Shadows affair, and that the emperors of the Zhao Song were a bunch of spineless cowards. It was also those pampered scholar-officials who dared to 0Votes128.6kRecs146.5kFans
- 4 Strange Tales of Longevity 聊斋之长生 “What kind of world is this, Strange Tales or mythology?” Transmigrated to another world, Meng Changsheng seriously pondered the question. Ning Caichen lived in neighboring Jinhua County, and there was a Lanruo Temple in neighboring Guobei County. The wildest part was that the fish he’d rescued turned out to be the daughter of the Dragon King of the Jing River in Heaven... 0Votes18.1kRecs32.8kFans
- 5 The Han Dynasty Must Grow Stronger 汉当更强 He risked his life to save someone, only to be dragged down and killed. He transmigrated into the body of Xiang Kang, Xiang Yu's younger kinsman. He knew Xiang Yu was a hopeless case, but had no idea how the Xiang family would ultimately fare in history. For the sake of his own survival, his sworn brothers, and the woman he loved, Xiang Kang could only strive to rise above himself. The gracious and magnanimous Han dynasty was indeed powerful, but Xiang Kang believed he could make it even stronge 0Votes239.7kRecs84kFans
- 6 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
- 7 The Strongest Chongzhen in History 史上最强崇祯 He transmigrates as the Chongzhen Emperor. Li Zicheng is closing in from the south, ready to force him to hang himself, while the Qing hordes glare hungrily from the north. Watch how I fight poison with poison, send the entire Donglin faction to its death, and become a foolish ruler in these chaotic times! Donglin officials: What we fear most is an emperor with no shame! 0Votes84.4kRecs103kFans
- 8 The Sun and Moon Endure Forever 日月永在 The early Ming dynasty, when the empire was at the height of its power. In this year, Emperor Jianwen, Zhu Yunwen, ascends the throne. The following year, Zhu Di rebels, in what history calls the Jingnan Campaign. And in this year, a transmigrator arrives in this era. Transmigrate into Zhu Yunwen and lead the Great Ming to sweep across the world. 0Votes187.3kRecs242.7kFans
- 9 My Director Era 我的导演时代 I'm a director, a director who makes great movies: Li Qian PS: A Chinese entertainment-industry novel with a single female lead. 0Votes206.8kRecs183.1kFans
- 10 Chongzhen’s Eavesdropping System 崇祯窃听系统 Emperor Chongzhen is confined to the inner palace, where he is tricked into hanging himself at Coal Hill. But if he had a System that let him eavesdrop on what people said behind his back, could the dynasty still fall and the nation be wiped out? All right, Emperor Chongzhen has transmigrated too. Though it's already the end of the eleventh year of Chongzhen, the outcome is sure to change! With spears and warhorses sweeping across the land, my Chongzhen will live this life to the fullest, and th 0Votes209.3kRecs160kFans
- 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 A Fine Father-in-Law in the Tang Dynasty 唐朝好岳父 In the first year of Kaihuang, shortly after the founding of the Sui dynasty, Shu An transmigrated into this world with a useless System. He has a close friend named Changsun Sheng and an adopted daughter named Changsun Wugou. By the first year of Zhenguan, Shu An is already sixty years old! Note: This is a lighthearted story about watching a sixty-year-old immortal monster grow younger and younger during the early Tang dynasty! 0Votes71.4kRecs135.5kFans
- 13 Strategies for the Zhenguan Era 贞观攻略 Close your eyes, open them again, and the world has changed beyond recognition. For other people, the Tang dynasty is a book, a TV series, a movie, or a computer game. But for Su Ning, it is a real world, one he must give everything to conquer. There are no do-overs, and he gets only one chance. The same Tang dynasty, a different legend. Its joys and sorrows, its many facets of human life, all come together in a one-of-a-kind tale: A Guide to the Zhenguan Era. P.S. My new book, A Heroic Ambition 0Votes67.3kRecs177.9kFans
- 14 The Wanli Emperor Has Arrived 万历驾到 You transmigrate into the body of Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty, and you'll hear a voice announce: “Emperor Wanli has arrived!” I'm no good at writing introductions. It's simply a story about transmigrating into Wanli's body and becoming emperor. 0Votes181.2kRecs167.5kFans
- 15 The Stormy Song Dynasty 风雨大宋 A soul crossed a thousand years and arrived in the mid-Northern Song, during the reign of Emperor Renzong. He starts a business in a small county town to improve his family's circumstances, then passes the jinshi exam and becomes an official, taking one steady step after another. During the Song dynasty's most prosperous age, this soul from a later era fulfills his life's ambitions and rises to the highest ranks of government. 0Votes333kRecs78.6kFans
- 16 The Chongzhen Chat Group 崇祯聊天群 [A shortlisted work for the New Era of History writing contest] Emperor Chongzhen was tricked into hanging himself and losing his empire. But in this book, though the emperor is shut away in the palace, he has a group chat where he can talk to people outside. Could he still be fooled? Oh no, the emperor has transmigrated too! This cheat is so overpowered that even the Earth is trembling! It's over: before long, the Ming dynasty will rule an empire on which the sun never sets! My new book, Beyond 0Votes187.2kRecs168.9kFans
- 17 The Primordial World: The Defiant Demon Emperor 洪荒之逆天妖帝 I was human in my past life, but a demon in this one. What can I do? Reborn as Dijun, I have no choice. But if Heaven wants me dead, then what of it if I defy Heaven? The greater course of Heaven's Dao says that the witches and demons must decline while humanity rises. If the Emperor refuses to submit, he will resist Heaven with his own strength. What can Heaven do to me? When I have achieved my goal, I will tread upon Heaven to prove the supreme Great Dao. The Emperor's name shall endure for al 0Votes87.5kRecs85.8kFans
- 18 The Vast Immortal Qin 浩瀚仙秦 With Mount Tai collapsing before him and meteors raining down behind him, Li Chunqiu was like a spark setting the boundless grasslands of the Pre-Qin era ablaze. As the Qin winds stirred a mythic age, the people of the six regions faced a new destiny, with all its twists and turns. “Once the Ancestral Dragon dies, the land will be divided. If he doesn’t die, what will become of Great Qin?” Li Chunqiu murmured as he gazed at the still-young Ancestral Dragon before him. Pre-Qin, Immortal Qin: a gl 0Votes149.4kRecs149.1kFans
- 19 Technology's Global Monopoly 科技之全球垄断 [The new book Reborn in 2013: Super Technology Empire is out. It's a cutting-edge tech startup story with no System. The protagonist is a genius, and the book has three major arcs: Earth, the Solar System, and the Universe.] From the internet to consumer electronics, enriching our leisure; from cloud computing to artificial intelligence, transforming our way of life; from new materials to nanotechnology, reshaping what we thought we knew; from new energy to military equipment, extending the bou 0Votes416.3kRecs307.4kFans
- 20 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
- 21 Reborn to Rule the Internet 重生之网络争霸 Reborn in 2001. The timing is a little awkward. Tencent has been founded, Alibaba has appeared, and Baidu is already making money... So what's the point of being reborn? No worries. Since being reborn is useless, I'll come back and live off a woman instead. But Chen Yu, who only wanted to be a kept man, accidentally ended up unifying the internet. From the author of the completed works Reborn: I Am a Book Maniac, with over 40,000 subscriptions, and I Am an All-Round Superstar, with over 20,000 s 3Votes291.8kRecs218.7kFans
- 22 Ink of the Tang Dynasty 墨唐 A modern-day otaku transmigrates into the body of a Mohist in the early Tang dynasty. Like a drop of ink falling into a glass of water, he soon stains the entire Great Tang black. 0Votes411.7kRecs292.4kFans
- 23 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
- 24 The Rise of a Military Strategist in the Warring States 战国之军师崛起 Transmigrating into the Warring States period, Bai Hui finds himself on the front lines of a battlefield. He’s never even killed a chicken, and now he has three choices: kill someone, get killed, or refuse to fight and be executed under Qin law. How can he escape the fate of killing or being killed? Then he learns his elder brother’s name is Bai Qi! Bai Qi: “I’m fortunate to have my younger brother! Now I have nothing to worry about!” King of Qin: “The Bai brothers are a great blessing to Qin!” 0Votes206.9kRecs153.9kFans
- 25 The Tang Dynasty's Fiercest Man 大唐第一狠人 An old saying goes that no general can surpass Li and no king can surpass Ba. Yet the most invincible man in the Tang Dynasty was Li Yuanba. So what kind of exciting life would it be to transmigrate as Li Yuanba's posthumous son? He has never been afraid of causing trouble. When it comes to competing on the strength of one's father, who could beat him? My other completed novel, The Splendor of the Tang Dynasty, is also a farming-style story set in the Tang Dynasty. If you're looking for some 0Votes2.1MRecs489.4kFans
- 26 The Immortal Qin Multiverse Empire 仙秦多元宇宙帝国 Long live Brother Zheng! This is the story of Brother Zheng, who chances upon a fragment of the Great Luo Heaven, bringing Qin law to the Myriad Worlds, restoring order across the heavens, standardizing written language and axle widths, and unifying currency, weights, and measures. One day, I shall plant the black-water dragon banners of Great Qin in every corner of the Myriad Worlds: Ancestral Dragon, First Emperor, Lord of Immortal Qin, Ying Zheng of the Zhao clan. Your Majesty, your infamy is 0Votes289.8kRecs1.6MFans
- 27 The Su Chef 苏厨 Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish. This, then, is the story of a food lover governing a country, beginning in the fourth year of the Huangyou era of the Northern Song dynasty... 0Votes710.4kRecs190.8kFans
- 28 EN The All-Spoiler Chat Group 诸天剧透群 After transmigrating to a parallel world where heaven and earth are undergoing a revival, he unexpectedly gets a chat group connecting the myriad heavens. As the saying goes, spoiling the plot feels great for a while, but doing it forever feels great forever! Li Hao gazes at the familiar big shots from myriad worlds in the chat group and falls into a long silence. Which big shot should he spoil things for today? Ye the Heavenly Emperor, who hasn’t yet boarded the bronze coffin pulled by nine dra 0Votes720.4kRecs551.1kFans
- 29 The Greatest Lord God in History 史上最牛主神 Change the plot? I am rebuilding the world! Fang Mo accidentally obtained the Lord God orb and became the Lord God's agent. "Reincarnation Mission, choose one of two Reincarnation Mission One: Transform the plane into a world at the end of the age of magic. Reincarnation Mission Two: Transform the plane into a paradise for ghosts and monsters." Fang Mo: "······" "Shouldn't a reincarnation mission be about changing the plot? Why am I rebuilding the world?" This is the story of Fang Mo leading rei 0Votes157.5kRecs109.3kFans
- 30 My New Ming Empire 我的大明新帝国 Transmigrate to the Ming dynasty at the height of its glory, transmigrate as its most fortunate heir, but my gaze pierces six hundred years of history. The glory of today is no true glory. Come with me, and let's build a truly glorious dynasty anew. 0Votes282.6kRecs354.4kFans
- 31 I Have a City of Myriad Heavens 我有一座诸天城 After transmigrating, he obtained the City of Myriad Heavens. With a wave of Yun Chen’s hand, the Myriad Worlds took a sharp turn in a whole new direction. Why has the peerless tyrant Xiong Ba become obsessed with farming? Why has a planet in the apocalypse been turned into a livestock farm? Shocking! The mysterious owner behind the pureblood beast-breeding base in Xiling Beast Mountain is a child! Sixteen-year-old Emperor Xiao wept bitterly: “Why do I still have to take the college entrance exa 0Votes426.8kRecs341.1kFans
- 32 EN My Iron Suit 我的钢铁战衣 What would the world of the Avengers look like if one person controlled both Hydra and S.H.I.E.L.D.? From Captain America to Iron Man, from a legendary hero of World War II to the commander of the Avengers, tales of him have always been told throughout this world! And all of this is only the beginning! In the world of Underworld, he leads a knightly order to wipe out the werewolves and conquer Europe! In the world of Wolverine, he is the mutants’ savior! Resident Evil, Pacific Rim, Transformers, 0Votes303.4kRecs304.9kFans
- 33 Back to Ancient Times as a Master Craftsman 回到古代当匠神 "Boatman, this boat is a little different. Use less force when you row." The boatman looked at Liu Yi in confusion. He did not understand, but although he nodded, he still thrust the bamboo pole in his hand into the river with his usual force. When Zhuge Liang heard Liu Yi’s words, his expression had already changed. Before he had time to prepare, the small boat shot forward like an arrow released from a bow. When it stopped after the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, it had already reached t 1Votes288.3kRecs347.3kFans
- 34 The Great Nation's Entertainment Industry 大国文娱 Lin Qi discovers a door that lets him transmigrate back in time. On the other side is the year 1979. Hollywood is conquering the world, while Japanese anime and games are beginning to spread their influence across the globe... Yet the cultural sphere of Huaxia, with its splendid five-thousand-year history, has fallen half a century behind the rest of the world... Lin Qi feels he ought to do something! 0Votes158.2kRecs191.2kFans
- 35 I Found a Book of the Three Kingdoms 捡到一本三国志 In the ninth year of Yanxi in the Eastern Han Dynasty, nine-year-old Liu Hong caught a goldfish in the river. When he cut it open, he found a heavenly book inside, titled Records of the Three Kingdoms! And so, the Han Dynasty gained an entirely different Emperor Ling, and the world took a different turn. 6Votes242.6kRecs491.5kFans
- 36 There Might Be a Big Shot in My Family 我家可能有位大佬 Jiang Zuo has a beautiful wife, but she’s often away on business. What for? She isn’t busy cheating on him. She’s secretly out slaying demons and vanquishing evil. After learning the truth, Jiang Zuo sighed again and again. It seemed he couldn’t sit on the sidelines anymore. For the sake of their happy married life, Jiang Zuo could only step in from the shadows. Slay demons and vanquish evil? Keep the order of Heaven and Earth? No problem, as long as his wife is happy. I’ve opened som 0Votes575.2kRecs697.4kFans
- 37 I Found the First Emperor 捡到一只始皇帝 What could be more of a headache than transmigrating to the pre-Qin era to face off against Bai Qi? The Qin hostage Yiren wants to entrust his concubine, Zhao Ji, to me. Also titled The First Emperor's Development Plan and I Absolutely Refuse to Become Lao Ai. 10Votes283.1kRecs500.1kFans
- 38 The Cultivator in the Deep Mountains 深山中的修道者 Spiritual qi revival is underway, and a great age is about to begin. The Hundred Schools of Thought, the Western gods, and the mythic civilizations lost in the dust of history are all returning! Watch as Jiang Xiaobai seeks the Dao in the mountains and proves it overseas, step by step embarking on a path to slay the gods! 0Votes163.5kRecs159.7kFans
- 39 The Autocrat of the Ming Dynasty 独断大明 The protagonist is the sixth son of the Ming Emperor Guangzong. He decides he can't let the future Chongzhen Emperor, Zhu Youjian, ascend the throne. So he shouts in the Forbidden City: I want to be emperor! New novel: Song Dynasty's Elegant Years. 1Votes527.2kRecs459.7kFans
- 40 The Golden Age of Tokusatsu 最佳特摄时代 At first, Meng Lang wanted to become a great director. To save his family's business, he made the TV series King of Yo-Yos, basically a “buy a yo-yo and get a TV show free” deal! He had planned to sell some yo-yos to fund a major production, but his father suddenly told him, “Son! Our toy factory is going public!” That's when he realized that making tokusatsu shows in a world without piracy could be this profitable! So he went on to make Balala the Fairies, Armor Hero, Bakugan Kids, Legend of Ti 2Votes378.4kRecs505.3kFans
- 41 My Back Door Opens into the Primordial World 我家后门通洪荒 Refine a single breath within your chest, and plumb the three vehicles of the mystic and the primordial! (The blurb has me stumped… Well, My Back Door Leads to the Great Wilderness is really good!) (Also by the author: I Can Exchange Merit Templates, I Logged into the Great Wilderness One Dao Epoch Early, and Cultivation Begins When My Ancestors Manifest Their Spirits are all excellent works. The author guarantees quality. The new book, Cultivation World: Beginning by Fusing with a Wizard Charac 0Votes925.8kRecs463.4kFans
- 42 The Cutting-Edge Technology Research Center 黑科技研发中心 A research center deep in the mountains has captured the attention of the entire world. Every breakthrough that comes out of it sends ripples across the globe. It gives streamers who dream of broadcasting from the wilderness hope that they can have a metal orb follow them around. It gives those who wish to explore the mysterious ocean depths a chance of success. Technology changes lives, while Wang Hao simply studies one technology after another. 0Votes420.4kRecs357.7kFans
- 43 Back to the Ming Dynasty as a Tyrant 回到明朝当暴君 I am the Son of Heaven, appointed by Heaven itself. I command the universe, carry forward the founding emperor’s legacy, and wield the Son of Heaven’s sword to crush all who refuse to submit. Let this be proclaimed to all under heaven: beneath the sky, all is the emperor’s land; within the borders, all are his subjects. Barbarians and foreign nations alike shall be servants of the Han. P.S. The audiobook version is now available on Ximalaya. Give it a listen and subscribe! General group number: 1Votes626.6kRecs731.8kFans
- 44 EN The Strongest Son-in-Law in History 史上最强赘婿 (Completed) After transmigrating to another world, he becomes the good-for-nothing live-in son-in-law of a wealthy family, only to be kicked out. So he strives to better himself and becomes the live-in son-in-law of an even more powerful and influential family, marrying a stunningly beautiful and noble heiress. There’s no way I’m practicing martial arts. Not in this life! I’ll train my wife to become the greatest martial artist under heaven. Whoever dares to provoke me will get beaten to death b 2Votes2.9MRecs1.4MFans
- 45 The Dawn of Lingao 临高启明 They transmigrate to an age of chaos by choice, not because they were struck by lightning. Some want to become kings and conquer the land. Some want to rescue the people from their misery. Others want to use their own strength to stop the final conquest of civilization by barbarism, and thereby rewrite the history of the Chinese people. Of course, some only want to enjoy the extremely decadent life they can’t have in the present day, with three wives and four concubines. This group of ordinary p 120Votes2.5MRecs552.7kFans
- 46 The Strongest Powerhouse Across the Heavens 诸天最强大佬 Burn your fortune to travel through the myriad realms... The new novel, From a Hundred-Household Official, is currently being serialized. The Film World’s Greatest Thief is a 6-million-word classic, quality guaranteed! If you can’t wait, check out the old novel. 0Votes984.3kRecs760.5kFans
- 47 The Charming Young Gentleman 如意小郎君 A dual master's degree holder from the twenty-first century transmigrates into ancient times. No ring, no System, no white-bearded old man, not even any memories of this world… Damn Heaven, I started with nothing, and I don't even know who I am. How am I supposed to play this game? With hunger gnawing at his stomach and frustration weighing heavily on his mind, Tang Ning could not help raising his head and flipping off the sky. “Damn…” Something flew down from beyond the heavens and struck him s 5Votes1.6MRecs1.1MFans
- 48 Restoring the Song Dynasty 绍宋 To inherit is to continue; to guide is to lead. In 1127, the Northern Song fell. Soon afterward, the ninth imperial prince, Zhao Gou, ascended the throne in Shangqiu amid great expectations, inheriting the Song dynasty and adopting the Jianyan era name. Yet within three months, Li Gang was dismissed as chancellor, Chen Dong was executed, Yue Fei was driven out of the army, Zong Ze was abandoned in the capital, and the plans to resist the Jin in Hebei were scrapped wholesale... After all that eff 1.4kVotes3.6MRecs20.9MFans
- 49 Disciplining the Song Dynasty 调教大宋 In the sixth year of Qingli, the Zhao Song dynasty was awash in song and dance. Then a madman arrived… He saw with his own eyes the Great Song's splendor, grace, and warmth. At first, Tang Yi just wanted to enjoy this era. The Jingkang Incident, the Mongol cavalry, none of it had anything to do with him. History would follow its own course, no matter how much he meddled. A thousand years later, China would still be China! It couldn't fall! But when an old man, worried for his country and its 2Votes1.2MRecs990.3kFans
- 50 I Want to Become a Powerful Clan 我要做门阀 In the middle of the Western Han dynasty, the people were struggling to make ends meet, and the nation was in decline. Countless celebrated scholars cried out: "If Zhang Sheng does not emerge, what will become of the world?!" And so the saying went: "Zhang and Liu share the realm." 0Votes1.3MRecs474.3kFans
