Three Kingdoms: Transmigrated as Cao Cao’s Daughter, I Strike at Dong Zhuo from the Start
三国：穿越成曹操女儿，开局刺董
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- I, Cao Ying, Have the World in My Heart. Dong Zhuo Must Die First我，曹缨，心怀天下，刺董为先Alternate title on Fanqie
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Many people care about history 😂😂 I'm not kidding, I've come here to read the novel, and this one even has a system. Reading novels is supposed to be fun, if you're really concerned about history, you might as well watch a documentary. The plot is very well written and exciting.
It's quite good. Actually, when I first saw it was a Three Kingdoms romance novel with a twisted marriage theme, I was a little taken aback. But then I found that the author wrote it very well, and the plot was very logical. Plus, the pairing is Zhao Yun, so I have to give it five stars! 💕💕💕💕💕💕
The premise is quite good, but the plot is the same old formula. It feels like the protagonist has too many concerns; even while assassinating Dong Zhuo in a chaotic world, he's still thinking about Diao Chan, feeling indignant about her tragic past.
Lily gives you a starred review 🤔, but "marrying you" deducts stars from my review [smirk] I haven't added a bookshelf. Since this is a remarriage arrangement, I'll just give you a random rating.
This is arguably the second Three Kingdoms novel I've enjoyed reading so much, after the one featuring Zhao Yun as the protagonist. Unlike other gender-swap novels where the protagonist is unacceptable or causes wailing and screaming, making it difficult to immerse oneself in the story, this one didn't leave me with that feeling; I naturally became engrossed.
It looks great, I like it. @FenxiangPeiyu Author, please reply to me. I think the female lead's combat skills and clothing should be improved. For example, she could be given a spear technique or a long weapon like a horse-slaying saber. Women are naturally smaller, and if she's always fighting on horseback with a sword, she won't be able to reach the enemy. Every inch longer is stronger, right?
Overall, it's pretty good. It's a fictional history, so some characters might be born earlier or be older, and some events might occur earlier. However, the female lead is quite heroic, brave, and decisive. Also, the female lead's love interest is Zhao Yun, and it's a reverse marriage. If you don't like this, please don't criticize; if you don't like it, don't watch it. If you want to watch it, I suggest ignoring the protagonist's past life.
Zhao Yun: "Zhao Yun, you are ultimately someone I, Cao Ying, am determined to have. One day, I will make you willingly submit to me!" "Zilong, speaking of which, what brings you here?" "That day, Miss Cao's words were like a piercing dawn. Since then… I no longer follow General Gongsun. Today, passing by this place, I heard the sounds of battle and rushed to investigate.
While it's plausible without much thought, several issues exist: 1. Cao Cao was clearly in Luoyang when he discussed matters with Wang Yun, and his children appeared to be there as well (they went from the training ground to the Minister of Works' residence that same day). However, Cao Cao had already fled with his entire family when he attempted to assassinate Dong Zhuo.
Every word is precious, the writing beautiful and elegant. Using a fresh and imaginative approach, set against the backdrop of the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, it depicts how a modern person gradually integrates into this world! It is both the story of Cao Ying's rise to power and her epic love story with Zhao Yun! Through superb writing and numerous setbacks and hardships, it highlights Cao Ying's wisdom and her unwavering love for Zhao Yun! It is well worth reading!