Novels like A Floating Life in the Late Tang
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- 51 The Great Bandit 大流寇 In the sixteenth year of Chongzhen, the Ming dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse. Should he surrender to the Qing or resist them? 4Votes181.1kRecs218.2kFans
- 52 The Young Eagle’s Glory 雏鹰的荣耀 On the day disaster struck at Waterloo, a transmigrator arrived in this world and became its unfortunate heir. He will change the course of fate and history, break free of his cage and overcome every obstacle, ultimately ascending the throne as Napoleon II. What drives him is not his father's name, but a glory that belongs to him alone! 0Votes289.2kRecs243.3kFans
- 53 Come at Me, You Wicked Witch! 妖女看招 When he was six, Su Zhen, frail and frequently ill, adopted the village’s old banyan tree as his godmother and prayed for her protection. The next day, the tree, which had lived from the Qing dynasty to the present, mysteriously withered and died. “How do you know about that?” Ten years later, Su Zhen, now a high school student, hears someone recount the strange incident. “I’m your godmother.” The ghostly young woman smiles at him. In October 2000, unprecedented torrential rain sweeps across 39Votes111.9kRecs171.4kFans
- 54 EN The Anomalous World: My Body Suppresses All 诡异世界，我以肉身镇万物 The bizarre runs rampant, demons and monsters wreak havoc, and the people suffer beyond measure. Corrupt officials treat human lives as worthless, while powerful clans wreak havoc across the land. Chen Mo arrives in this world carrying the Mortal Shedding Pearl, which lets him continually remake himself and improve his physical body without limit. To protect himself in this world, he has no choice but to walk a path of using his body to suppress the bizarre and sweep all evils from the land. 0Votes31.6kRecs367.5kFans
- 55 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
- 56 The Top Scholar 状元郎 A man may rise from a farm boy in the morning to the emperor’s court by night. But when the emperor is away, he spends every night in the Leopard Room. Tang Yin: My adoptive father saved me. Wang Shouren: If he hadn’t saved me, the Embroidered Uniform Guard would have killed me on the way. Yang Shen: Since there is Yu, why must there be Liang? I think he stole my top scholar title and my wife... Yan Song: My adoptive father taught me how to be an official and saved my career. Zhu Shou: Fa 898Votes597.2kRecs694.8kFans
- 57 Starting a Business in Late Tang 创业在晚唐 Two hundred and fifty-seven years after the Mandate of Heaven passed to the Li clan. The once-glorious Great Tang, to which all nations had paid homage, stumbled into the winter of the first year of the Qianfu era. That winter, only three months remained before Wang and Huang raised their banners, and just thirty-three years before the fall of the Tang. That same winter, Chang’an’s nobles remained lost in the fading glow of a golden age, while in the southwest of the empire, the petty kingdom of 697Votes162.9kRecs411.9kFans
- 58 EN The Immortal of the Aztecs 阿兹特克的永生者 An epic history of the ancient American tribes, beginning in the fifteenth century. It opens the door to a dreamlike age of exploration, brimming with vitality, and follows the wars and trade between Western Europe and East Asia as the indigenous peoples of the Americas establish a mighty empire. What does it mean to live forever? Is it an individual, or a civilization? Why did Europe rise to power? Why did it gradually bring its cannons to bear and place itself above the entire world? And why d 52Votes458.6kRecs348.3kFans
- 59 1635: The Han Wind Rises Again 1635汉风再起 A soul from the future merges with the mind of a young man from the late Ming dynasty. Leading a band of scattered pirates, he washes up in Australia and makes it his base, building a brand-new world and sending the spirit of Han culture sweeping across the globe once more. 0Votes105.6kRecs155kFans
- 60 I Want to Work Hard Too! 我也想努力啊！ [A city novel for bachelors looking to find love, blending romance, business, and entertainment. Don’t miss this urban tale in 2024!] To his utter astonishment, Zhao Mingyang, a lifelong bachelor on the brink of taking his company public and reaching the peak of his life, is reborn. Having lived two lives and reached a crossroads, Zhao Mingyang decides to change the direction of his efforts this time around. 0Votes72kRecs248.2kFans
- 61 Shu Minister 蜀臣 O heavens above, why have you treated me so cruelly…. This is a story about a chancellor finally fulfilling his lifelong wish. 0Votes101.5kRecs158.8kFans
- 62 Twenty Years in the Underworld of Republican-Era China 民国江湖二十年 [Everyday life in the martial world, bandits of the greenwood, and strange folk customs] If someone greets you with “You must be tired,” you know you’re in the martial world. In the late Qing and early Republican era, the nation was crumbling and chaos reigned. Beyond Shanhai Pass, greenwood heroes rose in droves. In the streets of Beijing and Tianjin, extraordinary figures of the martial world emerged one after another. In times like these, every hero ought to have a bit of a bandit in him!!! … 315Votes249.3kRecs237.8kFans
- 63 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
- 64 Three Kingdoms: Mount and Blade 三国骑砍 Tian Xin arrives in Jingcheng in the spring of the twenty-fourth year of Jian’an. The impending Battle of Xiangfan will determine whether the realm truly becomes tripartite, or whether one power will dominate while two remain weak. After hearing that Cao Ren has massacred Wan City, Tian Xin resolutely answers the Jingzhou army’s call to arms. He fights not only to fill his stomach, but also for his own sense of justice, conscience, and courage. 0Votes159.5kRecs115kFans
- 65 Reborn: Rising in Hong Kong 重生：崛起香江 Rickshaws, floral water, the Four Great Detectives, and pleasure boats on the Kowloon River! Cheongsam-clad beauties swaying to and fro, and the dreamlike Hong Kong! Reborn in Hong Kong... With a hand full of unbeatable cards, Shi Zhijian makes opportunity bloom everywhere! 0Votes121.8kRecs293.2kFans
- 66 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
- 67 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
- 68 Reaching for Supremacy in the Ten Kingdoms 问鼎十国 At the end of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, Chai Rong has just ascended the throne, and Zhao Kuangyin is beginning to make his mark. Luo Youdu, a petty official driven to take his own life, becomes a stock transmigrator. From the start, he kicks the legendary charioteer of Gaoliang River, dominates the Ten Kingdoms, expands his influence in every direction, and restores the splendor of the Han and Tang dynasties. 3Votes122.1kRecs305.4kFans
- 69 Restoring the Han Dynasty 匡扶汉室 In the thirteenth year of Jian'an, at Changban Slope in Dangyang, the Liu Bei faction faced its darkest hour. Cao Cao’s army had won a great victory, Liu Bei had suffered a crushing defeat, and he fled, leaving his wife and children behind. But A Dou was not the only child left behind. A transmigrator, reborn for a second life, became Zhang Shao, Zhang Fei’s second son, only to find himself imprisoned in Cao Cao’s camp. Ten thousand cavalry thundered by the river as fierce tigers roared; a thous 0Votes67.7kRecs104kFans
- 70 The Ming Dynasty's Eldest Legitimate Son 大明嫡长子 Fighting spirit is easiest to extinguish amid the ordinary, while ambition grows most easily beneath power. As the heir of Zhu Youtang, the Hongzhi Emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Houzhao possessed every advantage. Wouldn't it be a pity to leave the country in that state? It is precisely because there are regrets that change is worth pursuing. When an ordinary soul collides with an opportunity capable of shaping an era, he resolves to become a great ruler of his generation. The brush of history 3Votes117.7kRecs477.9kFans
- 71 League of Legends: The Champion Coach 联盟之冠军主教 0Votes57.9kRecs129.7kFans
- 72 A Traveler in Edo 江户旅人 This writer, who has crisscrossed East Asia, has transmigrated yet again. It’s Edo Castle in 1841. He may not be a lord or general at the height of his power, but the road ahead is just as full of unknowns and adventure. 0Votes167.3kRecs79.3kFans
- 73 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
- 74 My Younger Brother Is Zhuge Liang 舍弟诸葛亮 This is a story about the Zhuge clan, the "teachers of all ages." In Xuzhou during the first year of Jian'an, Lü Bu secretly seized Xiapi while Yuan Shu attacked Huaiyin. The transmigrator Zhuge Jin was accidentally surrounded by Yuan's army inside Huaiyin City and had no choice but to help Liu Bei, who was trapped in a desperate situation, counterattack and kill the enemy. Since thos 0Votes148.6kRecs368.6kFans
- 75 Hunting the Deer 即鹿 The imperial court held on in the south of the Yangtze, while the Five Barbarians invaded and fought for supremacy. The realm was in turmoil, and heroes rose from every quarter. Who will seize the throne? We will have to see who can distinguish themselves and gain the Mandate of Heaven. 0Votes416.7kRecs123.5kFans
- 76 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
- 77 The Ming Dynasty, 1627 大明王朝1627 In 1627, in the Ming Dynasty, pig iron cost 9 wen per jin, wheat cost 0.7 taels per shi, and millet cost 0.5 taels per shi. In 1627, the Ming central government collected roughly 10 million taels of silver and 4 million shi of grain tax. Local revenues from corvee levies, militia levies, community levies, and relay-station levies amounted to around 10,000 to 20,000 taels of silver per county. In 1627, the population was around 150 to 200 million, still far short of the 400 million it would reach 32Votes223kRecs810.3kFans
- 78 Conquering Heaven at the Dawn of an Era 征服天国之曙光时代 That year, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa had yet to reveal her captivating smile. That year, Michelangelo's David had yet to stand before Florence's town hall. That year, Martin Luther's earthshaking Ninety-Five Theses had yet to shock the papacy. That year, the Ottoman sultan who had conquered Constantinople was eyeing all of Europe. That year, the distant New World had only just begun to unveil its mysterious face. It was the moment when the lon 2Votes239.7kRecs53.2kFans
- 79 The Age of the Yellow Sky 黄天之世 The Azure Heaven is dead, the Yellow Heaven shall rise. In the year of Jiazi, all under heaven shall prosper! “Hardship, corruption, oppression!” “We common folk have suffered hardship, while corrupt officials run rampant and oppress us at will. We're nothing but peddlers, laborers, farmers, and soldiers. We have no place to call our own, and the Han emperor doesn't even know we exist. To the lofty emperor of the Han, we're nothing but ants!” “The government troops call us the Yellow Turbans!” “ 0Votes123kRecs303.6kFans
- 80 I Love Posting on Weibo, and Became a Pro League Carry 爱发微博的我，成了职业通天代 After seeing too many people slack off and take things for granted, all he wanted at first was to do justice to the effort he put in. But after sticking with it ten thousand times, he became a breath of fresh air in the industry. 5Votes110.4kRecs369.9kFans
- 81 The Last Light of the Later Ming 后明余晖 Thanks to an elder whose origins are unknown, the decaying dynasty is reborn in another form, surviving for more than two hundred years thereafter. Then, across the vast Pacific, steel, explosives, and oil will compose the most magnificent tableau in human history. So, for the ancient Ming Empire, is this truly a final resurgence before its death? ˉˉˉˉˉˉˉˉˉˉ "How can this Z Fleet have five battleships?" "Can the Shermans still run rampant on the islands?" "Can the Mustangs and Corsairs still dom 2Votes109.3kRecs258.9kFans
- 82 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
- 83 The Corrupted Kingdom 腐蚀国度 A realistic zombie MMORPG! Scavenge for scraps, make tools, farm, and fight monsters as you search for the reason humanity failed to resist the zombie virus. Sixteen completed VIP novels, 23 million words. It began with online games, and now it returns to them. 2Votes489.1kRecs271.7kFans
- 84 Reborn: Rising from Rock Bottom 重生从咸鱼赢起 A textbook for the workplace, a premium dark workplace novel with over ten thousand subscriptions. Also known as The Awkward Man at the Waterworks and Reborn: Storms at the Waterworks… After an accidental rebirth, Lin Zheng only wants to lie flat and spend this lifetime slacking off in peace, but… it seems that won't be possible. “No, I really don't want to be a specialist.” “No, I really don't want to be an expert.” “No, how could I possibly become a department director?” “I actually 0Votes153.6kRecs464.4kFans
- 85 EN Quest for the Immortal Path 叩问仙道 A young mortal accidentally stumbles onto the path of immortality and struggles onward in his pursuit of the Dao. The road to immortality is harder than climbing to heaven, but no obstacle can diminish his resolve to seek the Dao. Looking back, the green mountains remain, while all his old friends have become bones. Here are two QQ groups. Feel free to join whichever suits you. Muted group: 710441068 (To prevent the chat group from being shut down, notices and announcements may be posted there. 487Votes1.2MRecs979.6kFans
- 86 One Breath, Rising Sun 一气朝阳 Demons peer through the eaves at night, while a Daoist sleeps before the deity in a tiny temple. … That day, after the sun set, it never rose again. 0Votes247.7kRecs476.2kFans
- 87 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
- 88 EN Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest 苟在仙界成大佬 Wang Chen accidentally transmigrated to a world of immortal cultivation. He became a low-ranking Qi Refiner in the outer sect of the Yunyang School in Dongcang Continent. Within the sect, the hierarchy was rigid and everyone schemed against one another; Beyond its gates, demons ran rampant and evil spirits lurked everywhere! With his meager strength, Wang Chen decided to keep his head down until the end of time. But as he kept lying low... He realized he had somehow become a big shot! 18Votes343.3kRecs2.6MFans
- 89 Reborn in the Great Era of 1993 重生大时代之1993 The story of Zhang Xuan, who becomes a literary giant after being reborn. 41Votes460.5kRecs1.3MFans
- 90 When Pride Still Mattered 当骄傲仍然重要时 Some people exist proudly, and some struggle proudly. Some compete proudly, and some fail proudly. But few can walk away with pride. By the time you finish reading this, congratulations: you’ve already seen the lives of many players. This passage took shape in Stephen Curry’s words after his 2021 defeat: “Nobody wants to face us next season.” It was Tim Duncan, certain before the 2014 Finals began that they wouldn’t mess it up. It was Kobe Bryant promising at Old Man Buss’s memorial to get the L 5Votes234.7kRecs386.1kFans
- 91 Twenty-Seven Years 二十七载 The world stands at the turbulent turning point between old and new societies, as clashes in politics, economics, ideas, and culture grow ever more intense. Moste Vilak, a photographer from the slums of Zivode City, is reborn two months into the past. Starting by once again posing as the son of a conglomerate, he stirs up everything and turns the world upside down amid rapid industrial growth and wildly expanding ambitions. [This is a fictional world. Please don't compare it to reality.] [The al 4Votes84.8kRecs146.5kFans
- 92 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
- 93 What If a Shrine Maiden Won't Leave You Alone? 假如被巫女缠住 I possess every talent. Handsome and charming, with looks that turn heads; Respectful to my elders and sincere toward others; A brilliant student, exceptionally smart and hardworking, widely read and extraordinarily gifted; Possessed of an unshakable, noble spirit and an immensely powerful personal magnetism. I should have lived a life of glory. So why didn’t I? Sunlight filters through the leaves, and the shrine maiden smiles like a flower. 0Votes288.3kRecs363.3kFans
- 94 Ironblooded Late Ming 铁血残明 In the final years of the Ming Dynasty, Spain and Japan gradually restricted the outflow of silver, reversing the capital inflow the Ming had enjoyed since the early sixteenth century. The commercial economy and smallholder farming economy that coexisted under the dynasty were both struck by deflation. The effects of the Little Ice Age piled on, and one domino after another fell into chaos. In the eleventh month of the sixth year of the Chongzhen reign, roving rebels crossed south over the Mianc 789Votes375.3kRecs378.2kFans
- 95 EN Hate-Magnet Physique: Starting Cultivation in the Wasteland 招黑体质开局修行在废土 I transmigrated to the wasteland, and as usual, I'm an orphan. What should I do? First, I have to survive, but that's not easy. Once I've got enough to eat and wear, I should start thinking... Ahem, I should think about how to get stronger. That's even harder. As Qu Jianlei gradually grew stronger, he made an unexpected discovery: this wasteland... wasn't the wasteland he'd imagined! 14Votes3.4MRecs643.9kFans
- 96 The Ming Dynasty's Spokesman 大明话事人 In an age when rituals and music have fallen into ruin, though I, Lin Tailai, come from a gang, I’m still a scholar who can pass the imperial examinations and enter officialdom! I still love the Great Ming, and I want to delve into a critique of the feudal dynasty’s corruption! It’s just that, before I knew it, I had become corruption itself. 2Votes450.1kRecs335.7kFans
- 97 The Southern Kingdom 南国江山 The soul of a modern man transmigrates to the end of the Tang Dynasty, becoming Yang Wo, the eldest son of Yang Xingmi, Military Governor of Huainan. In this turbulent and treacherous age, how will he change his fate, select worthy officials and govern a territory, command an army of thousands, launch a northern expedition into the Central Plains, and bring the chaotic era to an end... Everything is in Southern Kingdom and Mountains. 0Votes35.5kRecs41.3kFans
- 98 EN Clearing Jin 廓晋 To clear the way means, first, to open it up, and second, to sweep it clean. Having arrived in the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms era, one should strike out into the current, set one’s heart on the Northern Expeditions, drive the Five Hu tribes from the Central Plains, and then sweep away the aristocratic clans from the imperial court. Such is the way to clear the realm, build a new enterprise, and carry on Chinese civilization. That is the theory. But in the autumn of Yonghe 5, AD 349, when a 13.7kVotes901.7kRecs1.1MFans
- 99 EN The Ming Dynasty in a Box 箱子里的大明 Li Daoxuan received a strange landscaping box. Inside the box was an ancient village, along with a group of plastic little figures carrying swords and hacking away at one another throughout the village. He curled his finger and flicked it toward the most conspicuous little figure... Late in the Ming dynasty, Shaanxi was suffering from a devastating drought. A group of bandits were burning, killing, and looting inside the village. A poor young girl was about to die beneath a bandit's blade. Sudde 9Votes306.8kRecs1.5MFans
- 100 The Chancellor from a Poor Family 寒门宰相 Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin once said, “A prime minister must be a scholar.” Put simply, this is the story of a poor student who rises to become prime minister. P.S. The author has completed three novels of several million words each. You can count on my integrity. 0Votes623.1kRecs366.9kFans
