Novels like Emperor Taizu of Song
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Emperor Taizu of Song, best match first.
- 1 Building the Flourishing Tang 建造盛唐 An outstanding architecture student unexpectedly arrives in the late Zhenguan era and becomes Li Yuan’ai, Li Shimin’s sixteenth younger brother. In an age already embarking on a grand historical chapter, Li Yuan’ai has missed the most glorious wave. Taking things as they come, he sets himself a modest goal: to put his talents to use building a palace without precedent or equal, and designing a city to rival Chang’an of the Tang. But things don’t go as planned! The glorious era of Li Shimin passe 0Votes20.5kRecs19kFans
- 2 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
- 3 Surviving My Way to a Glorious Tang Dynasty 苟出一个盛唐 Prince of Qi Li Maozhen: Where does Your Majesty plan to flee next? Military Governor of Binning Wang Xingyu: I want to be Chancellor. If you refuse, I’ll go into Chang’an and take the position myself. Prince of Jin Li Keyong: I, Old Li, am an honest man. Why does Your Majesty always bully me? No, this won’t do. I’m bringing an army of five hundred thousand to ask Your Majesty what you’re thinking. Prince of Liang Zhu Wen: Your Majesty, I, Old Zhu, am a loyal subject of the Great Tang. Just look 0Votes34.3kRecs75.3kFans
- 4 EN The Chess Mage of Faerûn 费伦大陆的棋法师 Here lies the world of Toril, far beyond our reach. The ethereal, mighty winds of the cosmos drift down from the seven highest heavens, sweeping across the Material Plane where mortals dwell, before finally flowing into the eternal Elemental Planes. Older than ancient itself, the River Styx winds through Baator and the Abyss in the Lower Planes. None know where it begins or where it ends. To the west of Toril lies Faerun, a continent upon which the gods have fixed their gaze. On this land, heroe 1Votes41.3kRecs50.1kFans
- 5 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
- 6 Ming Dynasty 1805 大明1805 On the fifth day of the first month of the thirty-fourth year of the Taiping era of the Great Ming, February 4, 1805, by the Western calendar. Today is the Start of Spring. The weather turned from cloudy to clear. “Napoleon Appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Asian Armies of France, Prussia, and Russia, Sets His Sights on the Ili River Valley.” “Nelson Leads a Joint British and French Fleet into the Indian Ocean, Threatening the Strait of Malacca.” “Duke Wellington of Britain Leads British, Fren 0Votes48kRecs198.1kFans
- 7 The Song Dynasty Has Guts 大宋有种 Late in the seventh year of the Xuanhe era of the Great Song. The Jin cavalry was racing south along the north bank of the Yellow River. The capital, Bianliang, was already in grave danger. The Emperor of Daoism, a ruler who had once frequented the pleasure quarters, was paralyzed with fear on his dragon bed. He thought only of abandoning his countless subjects, abdicating, and fleeing. The loyal Yue Fei still lay low among the ranks, watching the realm sink into chaos, so furious that his hair 3Votes294.6kRecs113.5kFans
- 8 Three Kingdoms: Ma Su Only Wants to Die 三国:我马谡只想作死 He transmigrates into the Three Kingdoms era as Ma Su, but has no interest in restoring the Han dynasty. He only wants to collect on his insurance and go home. So Ma Su begins his reckless path to an early death at Jieting, but soon discovers that things aren’t so simple. Zhang He: This young man fights with such courage, always charging into battle himself. His command of troops is truly masterful! Sima Yi: Ma Su has learned the ways of that old schemer Zhuge Liang. His skill at marching and co 0Votes52.9kRecs362.6kFans
- 9 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
- 10 I Want to Become a Hong Kong Tycoon 我要做港岛豪门 After transmigrating to 1947, Wu Guangyao wasted no time choosing to keep running and made his way to Hong Kong. First, he followed the path of “Fourth Uncle” Li Zhaoji, opening a gold and silver shop to trade foreign exchange. Next, he followed the example of Japan’s YKK, importing automatic zipper machines from Germany and building a zipper business. Then he entered real estate, pioneering the presale of unbuilt apartments and ushering in the era of presale housing. He became a shipping magnat 0Votes67.4kRecs155kFans
- 11 A New Ming Dynasty Under Wanli 万历新明 Is it great to transmigrate and become an emperor? Honestly, not at all. You have more responsibilities and more obstacles to overcome than even someone who starts from nothing. It’s hard to repaint a ruined canvas already covered in garish colors. Zhu Yijun says, “If Heaven gave me another chance, I’d want to do this for another five hundred years!” Book group: Thanks to Xiao Long V for their support. 10Votes173.5kRecs128.3kFans
- 12 A Stroll Through Japan’s Warring States 日本战国走一遭 No womanizing, no harem, no struggle for supremacy, unification if the mood strikes; No System, no cheats, no famous warlord, just coasting through life; Set in the Warring States era, with history and made-up parts; the story ends when the characters die; Read if you like it. If you don’t, complain, but don’t leave without giving it a click. 0Votes375.5kRecs0Fans
- 13 The Ming Dynasty’s First Minister 大明第一臣 Outside Haozhou at the end of the Yuan dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang found a boy. From then on, the Hongwu Emperor had another right-hand man. They fought the Yuan army, crossed the Yangtze, destroyed Chen Youliang, and defeated Zhang Shicheng. They founded the Ming dynasty and reclaimed Yan and Yun. I was everywhere. From then on, the Hongwu Emperor founded the dynasty without a single regret. The foundations of the Ming were as solid as a fortress. Regarding the matter of the Little Prince of Han, we 4Votes254.9kRecs743.2kFans
- 14 I Am the Emperor Who Lost His Kingdom 朕就是亡国之君 In the fourteenth year of the Zhengtong era, Zhu Qiyu awoke from a long dream on the imperial throne and opened his eyes. The Tumu Fortress disaster had already taken place, and the three elite generations of the capital garrison had been wiped out. His elder brother, the worthless Emperor Zhu Qizhen, was knocking at the gates of Datong Prefecture. Zhu Qiyu realized that he had to defend not only the capital and the Ming dynasty, but also his wife, children, and family! Does personally overseein 6Votes200.9kRecs722.7kFans
- 15 Buried Origin 葬元 A policewoman pursues a fugitive, and the two of them end up in the early Yuan dynasty. By then, the Battle of Yashan is over, the Song dynasty has fallen for good, and Mongol cavalry rules the land. The Yuan Empire’s power is at its peak, and Kublai Khan has secured his throne as king of kings. Who in the world would dare defy him? Start a rebellion? First, try to survive. 0Votes389.2kRecs330.1kFans
- 16 Spark 星火 Back in 2003, Chen Nian witnessed a magnificent age. In those days, the J-10 had yet to enter service, the Varyag had just arrived in port, and the Dongfeng-40 was still an unattainable legend. Meanwhile, the F-22 had made its maiden flight six years earlier, the USS Ronald Reagan was in service, the number of modern aircraft carriers owned by a single country had reached nine, and the B-2 had proved its might in combat... There were also the rapidly advancing civilian technologies. Ultra-precis 0Votes412.3kRecs822.2kFans
- 17 Why Has Your Highness Rebelled? 皇兄何故造反? In the eighth year of the Jingtai era, at the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Zhu Qiyu stood atop the imperial steps. Behind him was a ten-year-old child. Below the steps stood the civil and military officials, all wearing impassive expressions. He sighed, then looked up at his panic-stricken elder brother. At last, he asked the question he had kept buried in his heart. “Your Majesty, why have you rebelled?” P.S. Warning: the protagonist is a schemer and won’t be pursuing technological advancement 24Votes295.7kRecs622.5kFans
- 18 The Sword Sect’s Unorthodox Branch 剑宗旁门 A young sword sect acolyte who has unexpectedly recovered memories of his past life on Earth is ready to hit the road and go wild! Unfortunately, this world is too cruel. Though he lives in a sword sect, he has no talent for swordsmanship, and in the end can only take up an unorthodox path of cultivation. The Tianlie Sword Sect is famed for its swordsmanship, so naturally, those on unorthodox paths are denied its true teachings. Yet later generations would say: that was the year the Sword Sect w 0Votes199.8kRecs253.5kFans
- 19 The Three Kingdoms: Starting by Bluffing Liu Bei 三国从忽悠刘备开始 The new book, The Younger Brother Zhuge Liang, is now underway. It is also a Three Kingdoms story of strategy, and could be considered a spiritual successor. New and returning readers alike are welcome to check it out. Emperor Ling of Han is leasing out official positions at Xiyuan. Should you rent one? Rent it! Of course rent it! Because as long as you happen to rent the final term before Emperor Ling's death, it is equivalent to renting a house until you become the landlord! Rent an official 3Votes391.9kRecs409.2kFans
- 20 I’m Not a Savage 我不是野人 This time, I'm not asking about the results. I only want to follow my heart. This time, I just want to write a book properly. This time, I'm writing about hope, about the deepest dream in my heart. I truly want to transmigrate for real, just once, and live vividly in a dream. I'm ordinary and unremarkable, but my dreams are anything but. Every night before I fall asleep, I enter the world of my dreams. There, I live it out bit by bit and travel through it inch by inch, starting out naked and bui 1Votes873.4kRecs772.8kFans
- 21 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
- 22 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
- 23 Wandering Through the Film and TV Worlds 漫游在影视世界 Lin Yue, a C-list actor, obtains a System that lets him travel between cinematic worlds. From then on, he embarks on a wondrous journey, experiencing all kinds of extraordinary lives as he roams through the worlds of movies. In Detective Chinatown, he corrects Qin Feng's deductions and finds the real culprit behind the gold heist. In My Chief and My Regiment, he brings everyone home. In Project Gutenberg, he unmasks the mystery of the Painter. In Chasing the Dragon, he fights his way through Kow 7Votes599kRecs597.9kFans
- 24 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
- 25 New Book 新书 At the end of the Xin dynasty, Wang Mang's reforms had failed and the realm was on the brink of chaos. The Red Eyebrows and Green Forest rebels raised their banners, while the Liu brothers set out to restore the Han. What should one do after being reborn in such an era? The Xin dynasty is rotten. Nothing can be built without first tearing the old down. Only those who come after can write the story in bold strokes! P.S. This is a story about a transmigrator battling the chosen one of the world. 25Votes989.2kRecs571.8kFans
- 26 The End of the Song Dynasty 终宋 The Song Dynasty never recovered Yan and Yun, and throughout its reign it was bullied by foreign enemies… As the Southern Song nears its fall, he will accomplish the great deeds that eluded the dynasty from beginning to end. 81Votes996.2kRecs2.3MFans
- 27 Liu Bei's Daily Life 刘备的日常 Please check out the new book, Great Villainy Has Its Bright Side 2. Zan: Hey! Liu Bei. Shao: Ha! Liu Bei. Shu: Hmph! Liu Bei. Cao: Pah! Liu Bei. All the beauties: Ah! Liu Bei. The serious synopsis: His soul transmigrates into the body of the young Liu Bei. Starting with a change to his family’s old home in Lousang Village, he and his nineteen-year-old widowed mother rely on each other, while his Liu clan brothers from the village lend a hand. He s 0Votes290.8kRecs111.6kFans
- 28 Xuande 玄德 Before you stands a scion of the Han imperial house, descendant of Emperor Jing, street brawler of Zhuo County, personally taught by the great Confucian Lu Zhi, romantic poet of the Eastern Han, the man directly responsible for making paper dear in Luoyang, master debater of the Old Text School, young leader of its reformist faction, founding ancestor of the Liu clan of Zhuo County, Zhuo Commandery, the seventh generation to inherit the Zuo Tradition of the Spring and Autumn Annals, and the Old 0Votes223.7kRecs724.5kFans
- 29 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
- 30 Fleeing from the Hidden Leaf Village 从木叶开始逃亡 Everything must be examined before its meaning can be understood. The transmigrator Qianye Baishi picked up a book titled The Will of Fire. He opened it and found nothing of substance inside. There were no dates in the history of Konoha Village, just the words “Will of Fire” crookedly scrawled on every page. Baishi tossed and turned, unable to sleep. He took out The Will of Fire again and read it carefully for half the night. Only then did he make out the words between the lines: the whole book 12Votes416kRecs828.4kFans
- 31 The Ambitious Hero of the Late Eastern Han 东汉末年枭雄志 The late Eastern Han dynasty in Romance of the Three Kingdoms was a tumultuous age of grand drama. There were valiant generals, brilliant strategists, cunning warlords, benevolent rulers, and alluring beauties. It was a world to dream of. But the late Eastern Han in Guo Peng’s eyes was cold. It was neither kind nor just, much less civilized. Danger lurked everywhere. He saw hunger, poverty, war, and plague. He saw bones strewn across the fields and not a cock crowing for a thousand miles. He saw 5Votes408.9kRecs519.5kFans
- 32 Dreaming Back to the Ming Dynasty Spring 梦回大明春 After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, he had no household registration, so he couldn't sit the imperial exams. He wanted to study, but had no teacher. Luckily, Longchang Post Station, where Wang Yangming was exiled, was right next door. But that was still a few years away, so for now he would just grab a teacher and bring him home to make do. 1Votes1.6MRecs667.4kFans
- 33 I, the Emperor 朕 Back in the late Ming, reduced to slavery. If an emperor can be a beggar, a Manchu invader, a rebel, or a household slave, why can’t a household slave become emperor? 30Votes1.5MRecs3MFans
- 34 My Father Is Emperor Gaozu of Han 家父汉高祖 The new book The Court Does Not Move South is now being serialized. Your support is appreciated! A great empire has just been born, and a new era is about to begin. Liu Chang once wondered whether he should compete for the throne and lead this brand-new empire himself. But then he looked at the people around him: Liu Bang, Empress Lu, Liu Ying, Liu Heng... Well, isn’t it better to stay alive? And so Liu Chang earned himself the title of the most shameful transmigrator and settled into 160Votes1.1MRecs3.9MFans
- 35 Lü Bu's Life Simulator 吕布的人生模拟器 Do you believe it? A person’s life is already set from the moment their personality takes shape. Life may offer many opportunities and choices, but when you face them, your personality and understanding have already determined what you will choose. As someone destined to fail, are you willing to reshape your life starting now? The Life Simulator: change the future, change your life. You deserve to have one. Outside Luoyang, Lü Bu sat astride the Red Hare, riding with the procession along a broad 9Votes328.1kRecs787.5kFans
- 36 I Really Didn't Mean to Become a Trainer 我真没想当训练家啊 Standing before you now is the chairman of Devon Corporation, the creator of Team Rainbow Rocket, the master of type matchups, and the champion of the Pokémon World Championships… Legendary Trainer Lu Ye recalled his first livestream and let out a deep sigh. “You might not believe this, but at first, all I wanted was to reach one hundred thousand subscribers and show my face.” “I just wanted to make a little money and start out as a gaming content creator.” “I really never wanted to become a 36Votes835.2kRecs1.2MFans
- 37 EN Within Arm's Reach, Everyone is My Enemy 咫尺之间人尽敌国 “I didn't get much schooling, so don't try to fool me. ‘One person can make an enemy of an entire nation from within arm's reach’ clearly means I can stand here without moving and destroy an enemy country all by myself.” “But I thought that saying meant that when two people are very close, the other person having a whole country backing them won't help.” “That's a lie.” Bai Li Qingfeng held his sword level. The electromagnetic field generated by his circulating thunder-true-qi unleashed a tremen 0Votes1.5MRecs691.9kFans
- 38 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
- 39 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
- 40 The Sword Saint of the Flourishing Tang 盛唐剑圣 The Three Wonders of the High Tang: Li Bai’s poetry, Zhang Xu’s cursive calligraphy, and Pei Min’s swordsmanship. A Chinese literature student transmigrates into the one and only Pei Min, the sword saint officially recognized by the state. With a three-foot green blade, he is invincible beneath heaven. He reaches up to the highest heavens and the vast universe, and forges the poetry of the High Tang anew. 0Votes300.2kRecs255.8kFans
- 41 The Warlord of the Warring States 战国野心家 After transmigrating to the early Warring States period, he has no family name and a status so lowly, yet he dares to harbor ambition. To make that ambition a reality, he becomes Mozi’s disciple, then spends years enduring hardship within the Mohist school as he schemes to seize the position of Grand Master. Mozi passed down teachings but wrote nothing, so he compiles the Mohist Canon and changes it beyond recognition. Amid the rivalry of the feudal lords and the tumultuous age, he alone believe 4Votes364.8kRecs271.7kFans
- 42 The Emperor of the Mountain Valley 山沟皇帝 The protagonist's father had a dream and thought he was the Son of Heaven. Then a Taoist from a run-down temple read his fortune and said he was destined to be emperor. And so, this little landowner, who had never even been to the prefectural city, declared himself emperor and founded a country in a remote mountain valley. (According to reader feedback, this book moves at lightning speed: he becomes emperor in just three chapters, and before you know it, the whole nation is at war…) 0Votes455.9kRecs334.3kFans
- 43 EN Unscientific Beast Taming 不科学御兽 This is another world where beast taming is the norm. Animals, plants, elements, undead, machines... Nine-Tailed Flame Foxes, Ancient Trees of Life, Thundercloud Spirits, Skeleton Lords, mechanical shipgirls, even antique swords and blades that have birthed spirits can all become companion beasts. The humans who contract with, raise, and command them are collectively known as beast tamers! Shi Yu, a scholar of mythology and an 97Votes2.6MRecs6.8MFans
- 44 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
- 45 Conquering the Han 覆汉 Strive to make a name among the lords, if only to preserve your life in a chaotic age! As a posthumous child, Gongsun Xun received his guiding principles for life early on from his mother, who claimed to be a transmigrator. But after following the tide of history year after year, he began to realize that things were gradually going very wrong! This is the story of a man who is half native, striving amid a momentous age! 286Votes2.2MRecs1.4MFans
- 46 The Ming Dynasty's Spoiled Brat 明朝败家子 Important notice: The Ming Dynasty's Spoiled Heir, also known as Ming Song. The eleventh year of Hongzhi. It was a beautiful morning. Zhu Houzhao had just come of age. Wang Shouren and Tang Bohu were sharpening their blades, preparing for the imperial examinations. The Little Ice Age had arrived, and its prolonged cold was ravaging the land. And at the Nanhe Earl's residence, Fang Jifan, the landlord's foolish son and the legitimate heir of the Nanhe Earl... began his shameless life of squanderi 14Votes4.4MRecs2.2MFans
- 47 The Qin Empire's Bailiff 秦吏 At the end of the Warring States period, China faced an upheaval unlike any in a thousand years. Some were born into hereditary nobility. Some were princes of noble rank. But he was reborn as Heifu, a lowly Qin soldier and an obscure figure in the Qin bamboo slips from Yunmeng. To avoid dying in a ditch and take control of his own fate, he fought his way up. Fortunately 131Votes3.7MRecs1.8MFans
- 48 EN World Apocalypse Online 诸界末日在线 The end of all worlds has arrived. The Devil King's order reaps the lives of all beings. In the darkness of this despair, one man breaks free of time and space and returns to before the world is destroyed, determined to change the fate he once suffered. But as time passes, he gradually realizes that the apocalypse is not so simple... 78Votes3.2MRecs1.8MFans
- 49 Return to the Ming Dynasty as a Prince 回到明朝当王爷 [The animated adaptation, The Beacon Fire of March, is now airing] Through a series of mishaps, Zheng Shaopeng, a well-meaning fool for nine lifetimes, finds himself back in the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty. It is a colorful age, filled with the wickedness of the Eight Tigers of the capital, the romantic flair of the Four Great Talents of Jiangnan, the teachings of the great Confucian Wang Yangming, and the absurd antics of the Zhengde Emperor, Zhu Houzhao. Having stumbled into this world in 12Votes5.2MRecs2.3MFans
- 50 EN The Night Watchman of Dafeng 大奉打更人 The physical edition of The Gongsman of Great Feng, Volume One, is now available across all major platforms, including Tmall, Dangdang, and JD.com, as well as in bookstores nationwide. In this world, there are Confucians, Daoists, Buddhists, demons, and sorcerers. Xu Qi'an, a graduate of the police academy, awakens to find himself in prison, with exile to the frontier awaiting him in three days… At first, all he wants is to protect himself and, in this society without human rights, become 313Votes9.7MRecs19.8MFans

















































