Swords into Plowshares

Another historical drama framing its plotline around actually documented events and personalities, and with similar attention to realism in detail. Both dramas heavily emphasize historical accuracy but maintain watchable plotlines. Swords Into Ploughshares is set in the period preceding the Song, which is when Serenade of Peaceful Joy is set.

Nirvana in Fire

Similarities :

court politics

Power game strategy fateful decisions

Dialogue-oriented and intellectual

The differences :

Focus on personal revenge, not national unity

A more dramatic and emotional atmosphere

The main character is like a legendary genius.

If you liked love in nirvana for its political mindset and Chinese plot its great to watch swords into Plowshares.

Same aesthetic as they both take place within about 200 years of each other. Both involve military plots, betrayals, battles, and great acting.

Based on real people. The series show the growth of young characters into more mature versions of themselves as monarchs or ministers.
Crumbling dynasty, warlords switching allegiances. Political machinations.
Kingmakers determine who will sit on the throne.

Based on real people. The series show the growth of young characters into more mature versions of themselves as monarchs or ministers.
Crumbling dynasty, warlords switching allegiances. Political machinations.
Kingmakers determine who will sit on the throne.