I recommend Dawn of the Empire. This book is also a historical fiction novel. The plot introduction mentions a young man who came to China with a golden finger. It is similar to the legendary story of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period in ancient China. It also fits the elements of Gods Rising and Crystal Wall Kingdom. According to the introduction, the plot of this novel also began with the north wind blowing and the sea splitting. It felt very ancient! I hope you like my recommendation, Mwah~