Three Kingdoms: A Cautious Strategist, and Cao Cao Is Losing It

Xu Zhen transmigrates to the late Han dynasty, during the Three Kingdoms era. He studies under Tong Yuan and Wang Yue, mastering their teachings. His skill with the spear and sword reaches perfection. He and his junior fellow apprentice Zhao Zilong join Cao Cao's camp. Xu Zhen is peerlessly brave, but far too cautious!

From then on, Cao Cao's life of conquest becomes a roller coaster of hardship and frustration.

The Battle of Xuzhou.

Xu Zhen: "My lord, you charge ahead. I'll bring up the rear and handle the provisions. We can't let the people complain. Hand out grain to them first and steady their spirits!"

Cao Cao: "Speed is essential in war! What are you doing?!"

As a result, the people praised Cao Cao's benevolence and flocked to join him, while Xuzhou's gentry and merchants rallied behind him.

Cao Cao: "..."

Wancheng.

Xu Zhen: "My lord, you go in. I'm staying out."

Cao Cao: "??? What? Come into the city with me. I'll show you a good time."

The Battle of Red Cliffs.

Xu Zhen: "My lord, I dreamed last night that Xinye would catch fire. You go in first."

Cao Cao: "??? Impossible! You're being way too cautious."

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.