Novels like The Han Dynasty's Founding Emperor
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Han Dynasty's Founding Emperor, best match first.
- 1 Great Tang: From the An Lushan Rebellion to Warlord Rule 大唐：从安史之乱开始藩镇割据 Jiang Tianjiao transmigrated to the Tianbao era of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. He had planned to infiltrate An Lushan’s faction and turn against him once the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, saving the Tang Dynasty in the process. But after considering the bungling and callousness of three generations of emperors, Li Longji, Li Heng, and Li Yu, Jiang Tianjiao decided that his family’s lives came first. He thought it best to join An Lushan in raising a huge rebellion, just to prove his value as an 0Votes5.5kRecs44.4kFans
- 2 Living in the Worlds of Film and Television 活在影视诸天 There is no such thing as being superior to others, only endless hardship. Living in a world that feels strangely familiar, you have to make your life joyful, carefree, and unconstrained. Posterity will judge right and wrong, good and evil. It all began with a joke played by fate, causing every leaf to branch into different veins. 0Votes17.3kRecs117kFans
- 3 A Turbulent Life with the Emperor's Backup Heirs 与皇帝备胎们的乱世生涯 This is the most chaotic age of chaos. The realm has never belonged to any one family. The throne changes hands in turn. This year, it's my family's turn. One imperial pretender after another is eager to leap onto history's wheel. The protagonist hesitates on the sidelines, unsure whether to get in line or pull someone down? (Also by the author: the completed two-million-character novel A Fine Ming Dynasty Uncle. No hiatus.) 0Votes59kRecs23.1kFans
- 4 The Wily Qin 苟秦 In the final years of Later Zhao, warlords vie for supremacy. The northern lands are about to undergo an unavoidable upheaval, and amid the fertile plains of the eight-hundred-li Qin River, a dynasty known as Qin rises once more. 176Votes109.4kRecs110.7kFans
- 5 Madmen of the Late Tang 唐末狂人录 “Don’t misunderstand me. I’m not targeting any one person. I’m saying that everyone here is trash.” Chen Xuanlie gazed at Huang Chao, Qin Zongquan, Sun Ru, Zhu Wen, Li Keyong, and the other major figures, calmly stroking his great sword. “Who’s in favor? Who’s opposed?” 1Votes33.4kRecs56.3kFans
- 6 Chongzhen Restores the Ming Dynasty 崇祯重振大明 A modern man transmigrates into the body of the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty and strives to restore the Ming. Building on Ming institutions, he attempts to establish a modern state suited to the needs of industrialization. The story draws on sources including the History of Ming, the Collected Statutes of the Great Ming, the Comprehensive Chronicle of the Chongzhen Reign, the Veritable Records of Chongzhen, and Notes on the Eastern Palace. 0Votes21.3kRecs51kFans
- 7 Stealing the Ming Dynasty in the Name of the Nation 国姓窃明 The new book "My Younger Brother Zhuge Liang" has begun. New and old readers alike are welcome to show their support! I'm returning to a Three Kingdoms tale of strategy and wisdom! Zhu Shuren had muddled through the Institute of International Relations at Peking University for many years. Because modern society was too peaceful, he had no opportunity to put his military diplomacy, deception, and strategic schemes to use. Heaven smiled upon him, and overnight he returned to the twelfth year of t 0Votes87.8kRecs86.7kFans
- 8 The Great Warlords of the Late Tang Dynasty 唐末大军阀 In these chaotic times, human lives are as fragile as candles in the wind. It is a bloody, disorderly, and brutal age. Worse still, the most murderous time and place in this troubled era is where he finds himself, and at first he can only struggle to survive alone, taking his chances in danger. In this age of collapsing order and shattered lands, anyone hoping to survive and become a local hero is destined to advance over mountains o 0Votes53.5kRecs100.3kFans
- 9 Arming China 武布中华 Li Zicheng: “The Zhu clan has lost the people’s hearts. The realm ought to belong to me, Li!” Zhang Xianzhong: “The throne changes hands in turn. Tomorrow, it will be my family’s turn!” Dorgon: “The Mandate of Heaven belongs to the Great Qing. We shall enter China and rule the realm!” The Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty hanged himself, while the Hongguang Emperor of the Southern Ming trembled in fear. In Dengfeng, Henan, the Demon King Gao Huan was born. He rose like a force from nowhere, 0Votes62.7kRecs82.5kFans
- 10 It All Starts with Basketball 一切从篮球开始 Assistant coach Lu Fei returns to his college days in 2002. This time, he steps out from behind the scenes and into the spotlight as a player. Lu Fei: “Coach, could I borrow the tactics board?” Coach: “...” This is the story of a young man from China who grows into a basketball superstar. 0Votes62.3kRecs41.6kFans
- 11 The Ming Emperor Who Rose from the Sea 海上升明帝 I, Zhu Yihai, a tenth-generation descendant of the great Emperor Taizu Gao, would sooner take to the island and live on sweet potatoes, or go to sea and wage guerrilla war, than surrender to the Manchu barbarians. I swear to fight the Qing to the death, restore the Ming, and reclaim Huaxia! With the sea as my fortress and ships as my palaces, their decks my halls of state, As the sun sets, ruler and ministers face the raging waves; on barren islands strewn with reefs, our loyal ranks gather. Dri 0Votes20.6kRecs62.4kFans
- 12 The Tang Dynasty Rises Again 大唐再起 New book: Ming Dynasty 1860. A steam-age Ming Dynasty, revived by transmigrators... Crowned emperor the same year as Zhao Kuangyin, he takes steady steps, launching a northern campaign from the south and moving ahead of schedule on the road to unifying the realm. 0Votes77.1kRecs109.9kFans
- 13 Shuoming 朔明 The young men of a frontier town in the northwest, the upheavals of the late Ming dynasty, blades, bows, firearms, and merchant trade, along with the grudges and affections of nation and family, all begin with an adventure in the Gobi Desert… 0Votes162.4kRecs60.4kFans
- 14 I'm Really Not the Emperor Carpenter 我真不是木匠皇帝 In the forty-eighth year of the Wanli reign, the Taichang Emperor took ill and never recovered. The Chu, Qi, and Zhejiang factions were utterly defeated in their power struggles, while the Donglin faction seized the opportunity to rise, filling the court with upright officials. Meanwhile, the Jianzhou Jurchens swept across Liaodong, the heartland of the Central Plains lay in ruins, with nine out of ten households wiped out, and rebel bands sprang up everywhere as the people lived in fear. The em 0Votes109.7kRecs126.6kFans
- 15 Back to the Ming Dynasty to Be a Benevolent Ruler 回到明朝做仁君 I, the Wanli Emperor, am the most benevolent ruler in all of history. I’ve said my piece. Who’s for it? Who’s against it? 0Votes48.5kRecs141.2kFans
- 16 Demon Emperor 妖天子 Ruan Hu turned into a demon. He became a ridge beast atop a palace, glaring down at mortals all day long. On the first day, he watched the Son of Heaven listen to poetry in the imperial garden. On the second day, he watched the Son of Heaven enjoy dances and music in the palace hall. One beautiful woman after another came and went at the emperor’s side, as music and revelry filled every night. With a single word, he could decide who lived or died, taking whatever he pleased. On the fourth day, R 0Votes30.2kRecs99.7kFans
- 17 Three Kingdoms: Ancestor of Hanzhong 三国：汉中祖 In the Great Age of Gao Tai After transmigrating into Liu Shan, the Later Lord of Han, he is fortunate enough to have Zhuge Liang at a time of national crisis, restoring the Han dynasty and reviving the Great Han three times. As the saying goes: The Han Ancestor cracked his whip, and how mighty was his tiger-like gaze! He launches the northern expeditions against Cao Wei, campaigns south against Jiangdong, pacifies the Western Regions in the west, and expands eastward into the Three Han states. 0Votes28.9kRecs90.6kFans
- 18 Twilight Clouds over the Great Tang 大唐暮云 A rebellion that marks a watershed in the Tang Empire, a suspicious emperor whose legacy remains controversial, a pair of star-crossed lovers at first sight from rival frontier commands, a high-ranking governor who twice misses his chance at love, the covert struggle among three regimes, the stalemate between the rebellions of the four military governors and the campaigns to rescue the emperor, and five years of chaos. In the end, the most magnificent story is still that of our Great Tang. 0Votes24.1kRecs45.2kFans
- 19 The High Tang Dynasty’s Mo Dao King 盛唐陌刀王 (The new novel Films: Starting with Let the Bullets Fly is now online. New and returning readers, please check it out.) In a fateful encounter during the prosperous Tang dynasty, competitive fighter Li Ye awakens in the body of Li Siyé, a Tang general who has yet to become a Mo Dao commander. From the bustling Chang'an of the golden age to the four garrisons of Anxi, From the winding lanes and alleys to frontier towns in the desert, He will crush Tibet, pacify the Turks, and conquer the Arabs. A 0Votes53.7kRecs66.3kFans
- 20 Reborn in the Final Years of Northern Wei 重生北魏末年 Gao Cheng believes his success comes from his own tireless efforts, and has little to do with the fact that his father is named Gao Huan. This story is packed with jokes and has a humorous style. Please bear with it. 0Votes49.3kRecs163.2kFans
- 21 The Mandate of Heaven Shines on Tang 上命昭唐 (A top-quality book, with over 10,000 premium subscribers, so you can count on the quality. If anything seems confusing or makes you think the author doesn't understand something, keep reading before jumping to conclusions.) The eunuch politics of the Tang dynasty defy belief. From the mid-Tang onward, the eunuchs were always divided into two or more factions, endlessly fighting one another. This was determined by the system of divided power and shaped by the reality that military men could not 4Votes84.2kRecs117.6kFans
- 22 The Dragon's Map of the World 三国之龙图天下 War flames engulf the land of China, and warlords rise on every side! Generals clash for supremacy, while strategists make their names! In this vast and troubled age, who will become emperor? From Northern Wei to Eastern Wu, Mu Ming shall reign supreme! Who else but me can claim these splendid lands? Mu Clan's Dragon Plan. 0Votes42.6kRecs40.1kFans
- 23 Serve and Volley 发球上网 Pick up a racket and head to the tennis court. There, you can gain a healthy body, happy memories, and sincere friendships. And single people can find the perfect romance! Fan Hao unexpectedly returns to his youth and strives to become a professional tennis player, competing on the same court as legends like Sampras, Agassi, Safin, Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic. 0Votes39.3kRecs18kFans
- 24 The Godfather of Rock 摇滚教父 In a nutshell: The legendary journey of the Godfather of Rock. Keywords: Reborn, rock, band, bass-playing lead singer Tip: This novel may be trying to clear bassists' names. Tip 2: Music professionals, please overlook the occasional plot-irrelevant errors. 0Votes24.8kRecs34.3kFans
- 25 The Imperial Legacy of Northern Qi 北齐帝业 After an accident, a rising star in politics was reborn as Gao Wei, the famous good-for-nothing in Northern Qi history. The realm was now divided in three, the court was corrupt, and Northern Zhou was watching like a tiger from beyond the borders. With the difficulty set to hell mode, how could he get out of this? 0Votes113.3kRecs80.6kFans
- 26 The Greatest Traitor of the Li Dynasty 李朝万古一逆贼 The Veritable Records of the Li Dynasty, Chronicle of Sunjong runs to tens of thousands of words, yet leaves behind just one phrase: Traitor for the ages! 0Votes266.5kRecs17.6kFans
- 27 The Great Traitor 大叛贼 A cannon blast heralds the Xinhai Revolution, shaking the land, and the Qing dynasty falls in response... Wait! Hold on! This is the Kangxi era? Heaven, are you messing with me? 0Votes119.9kRecs115.7kFans
- 28 Resist the Qing 抗清 In the third year of the Kangxi era, Kuitung, the last anti-Qing stronghold on the Chinese mainland, is on the verge of falling under the Qing army’s overwhelming assault. The land of Huaxia is already crawling with the stench of blood and barbarity. Is there still a chance to resist the Qing? There is! The last chance: the Revolt of the Three Feudatories 0Votes112.6kRecs229.6kFans
- 29 The Song Dynasty's Emperor 北宋官家 Most people in this world are ordinary, and Zhao Zhen is no different. He never thought there was anything extraordinary about himself. Yet fate brought him to the Great Song and made him the emperor, supreme over all. Being the emperor of the Great Song is no easy task, and for Zhao Zhen it is especially difficult. Above him is Empress Dowager Liu E, who, entrusted by the late emperor to oversee the state and govern, keeps a close eye on him every day. She is only one step away from becoming em 0Votes45.1kRecs171.3kFans
- 30 Tales of Old San Francisco 旧金山往事 New book: Graduating from High School and Making My Debut Life is like fireworks. As long as it once shone brilliantly, this life was not lived in vain. P.S. After The Great Rancher, Born in Chinatown, Wall Street Legend, Returning to Los Angeles, and I Really Don't Want to Work Hard Anymore, here is another new book. I hope everyone will continue to support me. 0Votes109.2kRecs93.6kFans
- 31 Han Descendants of the Jin Court 晋庭汉裔 The mountains we look back on again and again, the sea we never forget. On the day Jiang Wei died in the flames at Chengdu, the last light of the Han Empire vanished for good. The men of Jin stood beside his corpse and picked up a gallbladder as big as a bucket. They stared at one another in bewilderment. The Western Jin Empire was founded on this victory, but the answer to where the future would lead was a terrible one. Forty years later, mourners would fill the land, the Nine Provinces would l 301Votes131.5kRecs144kFans
- 32 Splendor of the Five Dynasties 五代风华 After transmigrating into the Five Dynasties, he finds that human lives are as cheap as grass and dynasties rise and fall like flowing water. Though he is an ant, he will shake a towering tree. Though he is a pawn, he will break the game that rules the realm. With the ambitions of a commoner, he asks: Who will place the imperial robe upon my shoulders? 1.2kVotes283.2kRecs432.5kFans
- 33 Everyone Wants Me to Be Emperor 大家请我当皇帝 I’m not being modest. I’m just an ordinary citizen, so how could I possibly become emperor? What? You say I was born with extraordinary features and am the true Son of Heaven? That’s feudal superstition, okay? Hey, don’t kneel! Rebellion is punishable by death! Hey, officer, please don’t kill me! I was forced into this. I didn’t truly mean to rebel. Huh? Why are you kneeling? You’re giving up your fine job as an official to join my rebellion? Gentlemen, go right ahead. We’re just passing through 1Votes102.7kRecs82.2kFans
- 34 The Gaze of an Eagle, the Cunning of a Wolf 鹰视狼顾 This world is ruled by powerful aristocratic clans, divided among warlord territories, and threatened by tribes waiting to pounce! Ye Mingsheng transmigrated as a military officer in the Great Zhou Imperial Guards. Before he could enjoy the benefits of power, he had to clean up after the original owner, who had been forced into a factional conspiracy and killed himself out of guilt... At first, all he wanted was a life of wealth and glory. But swept along by the relentless tide of the times and 3Votes47.2kRecs139.7kFans
- 35 The Unorthodox Sword Immortal of the Steam Age 蒸汽时代的旁门剑仙 In the western wilderness, cowboys, bandits, and sheriffs form a food chain! In the cities and countryside, werewolves, vampires, and strange monsters lurk in the shadows. This is a supernatural practitioner's journey through the West. In the emerging federal city of Goldsand Harbor, the power of capital clashes with the authority of the nobility. Hidden forces are brewing in the darkness, and it all begins with the rebirth of a cultivation enthusiast. Slow burn! Not a wish-fulfillment novel! Fa 0Votes93.3kRecs82.2kFans
- 36 A Survival Record of the Northern Dynasties 北朝求生实录 The turbulent Northern and Southern Dynasties, the iron-blooded age after the Three Kingdoms. More than twenty years remained before Yang Jian would establish the Great Sui, and the Tang Dynasty was nowhere in sight. After transmigrating into the body of Gao Boyi, the son of a high-ranking Northern Qi official, he suddenly discovered that he could neither lie drunkenly in the lap of a beauty nor wield power over the realm while sober. He could not even muddle through life waiting for death. Ther 0Votes69.8kRecs193.9kFans
- 37 Artist of a New Era 新时代艺术家 (The early part of this book is a standard entertainment-industry story, but it really takes off in the middle and later chapters. It started with 400 paid subscribers and grew to over 6,000 average subscribers, with 2,000 still following the latest updates. I hope you'll be patient. You can also jump straight to Chapter 113, which lays out the author's historical perspective and the tone of the book.) Shen Santong, born in 1984, the king of cinema. He forges box-office hits into epic tales, mak 7Votes98.1kRecs297.2kFans
- 38 The Ming Dynasty's Founding Emperor 大明世祖 P.S. Reborn for a new life, Zhu Yixi starts out in Xi'an in the sixteenth year of the Chongzhen reign, climbing one step at a time from guerrilla commander to regional commander, then Prince of Yu and emperor. Annam becomes Qin, Hokkaido becomes Yue, the Philippines becomes Qi, Uzbekistan becomes Liao... Before he knows it, he has built a new order of Asian tributary states... 0Votes60.5kRecs211.4kFans
- 39 He Changed the Ming Dynasty 他改变了大明 Has My Cheat Power Finally Come Online? Then let’s make some big news first! And help him achieve one more small goal: make the Ming the king of all dogs. 0Votes24.4kRecs14kFans
- 40 The Frozen Empire of 1625 1625冰封帝国 This is a vast, boundless land. Birch, cedar, and fir trees stand row upon row. Grasslands, forests, and tundra are scattered across it like stars. Great rivers, lakes, and marshes lie wherever people dwell. Sables, gray wolves, and black bears roam its reaches. Black oil, iron, and coal lie thick beneath the earth. Dogs, reindeer, and horses are all at your command. Hunting, fishing, and nomadic life: what could be more delightful? The Evenki, Or 0Votes45.4kRecs64.9kFans
- 41 The Rise of Rurik 留里克的崛起 His soul transmigrates to Scandinavia, where he becomes Rurik. From a tribal youth to the leader of his people, a hero of the Baltic Sea, and then a prince of Novgorod, he advances step by step through the forests, grasslands, and countless waterways of Eastern Europe, dispelling ignorance and building civilization. 0Votes69.9kRecs79.3kFans
- 42 The Eighth Year of Chongzhen 崇祯八年 If you transmigrated into the body of the Chongzhen Emperor, what would you do? Beyond suppressing bandits and repelling invaders, how would you change the Ming dynasty? Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish. You can't rush things with a blazing fire. Move forward step by step, follow the broader course of history, and let the Ming dynasty slowly regain its vitality. 0Votes127.5kRecs163.7kFans
- 43 Burying the Qing Dynasty Alive 活埋大清朝 “Zhu the Third’s Grandson is the Qing’s greatest enemy! The harm he causes is worse than that of the Three Feudatories!” After the young and brilliant Kangxi Emperor said this, he wrote Zhu Hesheng’s name on a pillar in the Southern Study. “Zhu the Third’s Grandson, you have to hold on! The restoration of the Ming depends on you! We loyal subjects of the Ming are right behind you, cheering you on!” Zheng Jing, Chen Jinnan, Big Shot Hui, and Scarface Rong, all loyal subjects of the Ming, were wav 0Votes207.2kRecs148.5kFans
- 44 Grand Marshal of Ji Han 季汉大司马 Also known as Three Kingdoms: From the Start, He Thwarts Sun Wu and Brings the Northern and Southern Dynasties Forward. After transmigrating into the chaos at the end of the Han Dynasty, he makes a name for himself with his knowledge of the Three Kingdoms. When Liu Bei moves south to Xinye, Huo Jun bravely heads north to Xiangyang and throws himself into the great tides of history. He establishes his legacy through both scholarship and warfare, wins fame across the land, enters the Temple of Mil 1Votes77.6kRecs232.8kFans
- 45 EN You Were Told to Farm, But You Became an Emperor? 让你种田，你成帝国皇帝了？ The Middle Ages, warring knights, dragons, demons, gods, pirates, colossal beasts... Barbaric, ignorant, backward, numb, starvation everywhere, people barely able to survive... Damn it! I'll punch this whole era into submission!! Reclaim wasteland, farm, build bridges, pave roads, mine coal and dig for ore! Grind experience, recruit Apostles, build an army! Raise an army! Sweep across everything! Quack! My steel torrent is invincible in this world! Luo Man: “I am your destiny! Al 0Votes32.8kRecs267.4kFans
- 46 The First Crown Prince of Great Ming 大明第一太子 In the first year of Hongwu, at the Fengtian Hall, Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, seated on the Dragon Throne, waved his hand. The Minister of Rites lifted the investiture edict and began to read: "By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: My eldest son, Zhu Biao, born of the Empress, is the first heir of the imperial clan. His natural talents are pure and admirable, and his character is noble and weighty. Now, respectfully following the original edict, examining the established rites, humbly co 0Votes206kRecs333.5kFans
- 47 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
- 48 The Great Sage Hunyuan 混天大圣 The supreme beings among the demon race are known as Great Sages! Sects and clans, demons and other races: ten thousand years ago, the ancient calamity severed the connection between Heaven and Earth, and the order of the cultivation world collapsed. Some human kingdoms worship demons as false gods. Some cultivation sects unleash demons to wreak havoc, all for the offerings of incense. The Old Demon of Black Mountain rides the dark winds; the Nine-Tailed Fox dares to subdue dragons. The Demon Ki 0Votes81.8kRecs147.9kFans
- 49 Hong Kong's New Wealthy Clan 香江新豪门 Lin Zuhui transmigrates to Xiangjiang in 1984, and takes to it like a fish to water, like a bird to the forest. By this time, the old-line families are already unstoppable, and the ten great financial conglomerates dominate Xiangjiang. Who says the ten conglomerates are set in stone? I, Lin Zuhui, will be the first to disagree! “Wait!” Liu Luanxiong shouts from behind. “I disagree too!” The author’s acclaimed previous book, I Want to Become a Hong Kong Tycoon, has over ten thousand premium subsc 0Votes80.3kRecs312.8kFans
- 50 The Rivers, Mountains, Wind, and Moon of the Five Dynasties 五代河山风月 When autumn comes, on the eighth day of the ninth month, my flowers bloom and all others die; their fragrance pierces Chang'an, and the city is clad in golden armor. Huang Chao raises his arm, and the Tang Dynasty, once famed throughout the ages, crumbles. The chaotic era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms begins, when battles are commonplace and victory and defeat vanish like smoke. At the tail end and height of this turbulent tide, in the years between the Later Zhou and Northern Song, Shi 1Votes104.1kRecs146.2kFans
