Query: Novels set in The Zhou Dynasty, Northern Song, or Henan
Domain: books
Relevant documents:
Dream of Ding Village
Sword of the Yue Maiden
The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
Investiture of the Gods
Water Margin
Jin Ping Mei
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
Evidence from documents: Dream of Ding Village: Novels set in: a 2006 novel by the Chinese writer Yan Lianke
or Henan: It is a story based on the blood sales in rural Henan province that sparked a major AIDS crisis in China
Sword of the Yue Maiden: The story is set in southern China during the Spring and Autumn period, against the backdrop of the conflict between the states of Wu and Yue.
The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants: Set in 11th-century Song dynasty, the story detailed the rise of legendary judge Bao Zheng to high office, and how a group of ''youxia'' (knights-errant)—each with exceptional martial talent and selfless heroism—helped him fight crimes, oppression, corruption and rebellion.
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms: Set in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the novel starts from the Chinese kingdom beginning to break apart into smaller states and ends with the first unification of the land accomplished by Qin Shi Huang.
Investiture of the Gods: The story is set in the era of the decline of the Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BC) and the rise of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC).
Water Margin: Novels: one of the earliest Chinese novels written in vernacular Mandarin and is attributed to Shi Nai'an
Northern Song: The tragic story, set in Northern Song dynasty (around 1120), tells of how a group of 108 outlaws gather at Mount Liang (or ''Liangshan'' Marsh) to rebel against the government.
Jin Ping Mei: during the Northern Song dynasty), centers on Ximen Qing (西門慶), a corrupt social climber and lustful merchant who is wealthy enough to marry six wives and concubines.
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils: The novel is primarily set in the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127) of China, but its setting also covers the non-Han empires of Liao, Dali, Western Xia and Tibet.