Three Kingdoms: I Ascended the Throne and Became Emperor from the Start

Liu Bian wakes up to find that he has transmigrated to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, into the body of the deposed young emperor, Prince of Hongnong.

Just as Liu Bian laments his misfortune and awaits his death by Li Ru's poison, the Emperor System activates.

"Option One: Drink the heeding-red poison Li Ru has given you. Die in agony, bleeding from every orifice, your body rotting away. Reward: transmigrate back to your previous life on Earth and resume your life as a reclusive history graduate student."

"Option Two: Refuse the poisoned wine and surrender to Dong Zhuo. Persuade Li Ru to serve Dong Zhuo alongside you, destroy Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, and become the power behind the throne. Reward: merge with Li Si, the renowned chancellor of Qin, and gain all his attributes."

"Option Three: Kill Li Ru, ascend the throne, avenge your grievances, restore the glory of the Han Dynasty, and earn the title of Emperor of the Han Dynasty for the Ages. Reward: merge with four mighty generals, gain five thousand Flying Tiger Cavalry, and recruit Li Cunxiao, the man hailed as 'No king surpasses Xiang Yu, no general surpasses Li.'"

"I choose... option three! I'll ascend the throne!"

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