There Seem to Be So Few Three Kingdoms Novels About Civil Officials and Strategists 好像三国里边文臣谋士的书好少

1. 1 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Swear Brotherhood with Jia Xu and Join Cao Cao 三国，开局和贾诩结拜，投靠曹操 Zhao Shifang赵十方Historical603k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Lighthearted] [Funny] [Keeping a low profile] [Schemer] [Not historically accurate] [No fantasy, no mythology] Standing before you is Zhao Ping: Cao Cao’s most devious strategist, a dropout from character education, the instigator of heroes beating their servants, a ten-dan master of sounding the retreat, and the Han dynasty’s infamous hypocrite who bullies his own people. Cao Cao: Anyone have a good plan? Jia Xu: I have a thousand! Cao Cao: It mustn’t harm the people of the re 429Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The first book, despite lacking a rating, is very interesting and written by a highly skilled author; it's worth a read. The second book, featuring Liangzi's wife, is also quite good and unique.

2. 2 书 Reborn in the Three Kingdoms: I Meet Zhuge Liang from the Start 书穿三国之开局遇见诸葛亮 Bright Little Darling Wife亮亮的小娇妻Female-Channel Fanfiction352k WordsOngoing After returning home, Ling Yao accidentally transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era while reading. To bring about the ending she wants for the Three Kingdoms, she decides to join Zhuge Liang in helping Liu Bei build the Kingdom of Shu and stand against Cao Cao! Later main quests introduce a System as well. With both the System and the plot on her side, what sparks will Yan Ning create alongside Uncle Liu and Mr. Wolong in their efforts for Shu? 341Reads8.4Score—Shelves
3. 3 我 I Live Next Door to Zhuge Liang in the Three Kingdoms 我在三国和诸葛做邻居 I'm Totally Bamboozled麻了麻瓜Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + assisting Liu Bei + one heroine + no System + no brainless characters + strategy and warfare + slow burn] (If you don't like it, don't read) To deal with the civilization crisis of the future, Chen Chen transmigrated back to the final years of the Eastern Han dynasty on a mission. To prevent a massive loss of life, he had to unify the land sooner. To keep the rise of technology from taking unnecessary detours, he had to plant the seeds of science and technology early. As for ch 3.6kReads8.8Score295Shelves
4. 4 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Tell Liu Bei I’m a Transmigrator! 三国：开局告诉刘备我是穿越者！ Soaring Across the World天下翱翔Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Just as he is about to starve to death, Liu Bei’s men happen to rescue him! They saved his life, so he’ll repay them many times over! And so, he becomes Liu Bei’s chief strategist. With more than two thousand years of history committed to memory, could he really let his lord stumble into a trap? Helping Liu Bei conquer the realm shouldn’t be too much to ask! 6.6kReads9.1Score499Shelves
5. 5 三 Three Kingdoms: Sharing Shifts with Zhuge Liang! 三国：我和诸葛亮早晚班！ A Pose in the Wind风中的姿态Historical175k WordsCompleted My name is Du Beiliang. Somehow, I transmigrated into Zhuge Liang's body. Two souls control the same body, and we can switch places whenever we want. We agreed that, except in special circumstances, I would spend most of the time assisting Liu Bei, while Zhuge Liang's soul rested. When Zhuge Liang's soul controls the body, I get to rest! The two of us work around the clock, putting in double shifts and having twice the fun!!! We swear to make Cao Cao and that brat Sun Quan feel the fury of overw 50Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 6 鬼 The Life of a Genius Wife 鬼才夫人生活录 Shu Mei舒寐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted When it comes to transmigration, Wang Jing has this to say: Even fake artsy types have rights! But there’s no stopping Heaven when it closes its eyes and goes on a rampage! If we’re both transmigrating, why does everyone else land in the peaceful reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing or Emperor Wu, while she ends up in a dynasty on the brink of collapse? Why does everyone else get to scheme and plot in the palace and inner quarters with all kinds of women, while putting on shows of intrigue and strate 153Reads8.0Score104Shelves
7. 7 曹 Cao Cao's Rogue Strategist 曹操的痞军师 Ballad Walker挽歌行人Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the twelfth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao's chief strategist, Guo Fengxiao, died of illness at the age of thirty-seven. People in later generations mourned his untimely death and couldn't help wondering what plans this extraordinary genius had left behind for Cao Cao. Our story begins here... 5.6kReads8.0Score449Shelves

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   🌷① The protagonist and Guo Jia were early friends. Later, Guo Jia tricked the protagonist into becoming Cao Cao's strategist, a decision he was unwilling to make. 🌷② The protagonist originally intended to join Liu Bei, but due to ideological differences, he was rejected and joined Cao Cao instead. 🌷③ The protagonist is a fellow student of Zhuge Liang, but later, due to some misunderstandings, he entered Cao Cao's camp. 🌷④ The protagonist is Dian Wei's younger brother, a confidant of Cao Cao, and the brilliant strategist Dian Ziji. 🌷⑤ The protagonist is bound to a system, making him even more powerful than Lü Bu, yet he insists on becoming a strategist. 🌷⑥ The protagonist and Guo Jia joined Cao Cao together, and the three, along with Xi Zhicai, were known as the Three Talents.

8. 8 被 After Liu Bei Abandoned Me, Cao Cao Begged Me to Be His Strategist 被刘备抛弃后，曹操跪求我当军师 A Salty Fish一支咸鱼Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [A strategist puts himself in the game, then wins by outthinking Heaven itself.] After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, Liu Xian begins serving Liu Bei, a fellow descendant of the Han imperial family, in Pingyuan County. He offers thirty-six ruthless stratagems, only for Liu Bei to accuse him of being an immoral, unjust, and dishonorable man. He goes to Xuzhou to help Tao Qian, but Lü Bu raids their home. Zhang Fei flees on his own, and Liu Xian is captured. He garrisons troops in Xiaop 6.2kReads8.8Score527Shelves
9. 9 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei Picks Up the Wrong Man, and Wolong Wanders into Cao Cao's Camp 三国：刘备接错人，卧龙误入曹营 A San Scissors阿三剪刀Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Cao Cao + Three Kingdoms + Liu Bei + Power Fantasy + Struggle for Supremacy + Exposure + Scheming + Double Agent + Insidious Plots] My name is Wang Quan, courtesy name Fugui. I transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms era and became Zhuge Liang's junior fellow disciple. Just after completing my studies and setting out into the world, Zhuge Liang sent Zhang Fei to the Qingfeng Inn to fetch me and treat me to a life of luxury. In reality, he had sent Zhang Fei to kill me. As it happened, on that very 13.1kReads8.1Score1.4kShelves
10. 10 三 Three Kingdoms: My Brother Is Dian Wei, and I Take on Lü Bu from the Start 三国：家兄典韦，开局硬刚吕布 Young Eunuch年轻宦官Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Dian Mo transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes Dian Wei's younger brother. To join Cao Cao's camp, Dian Mo sends a letter that leaves Cao Cao stunned. Cao Cao: “Find the person who wrote this letter, no matter what. This must be the peerless genius I've been looking for!” While the whole camp launches a search, Dian Mo comes to Cao Cao of his own accord and begins his career as a strategist. Yuan Shao: “The Dian brothers are one a civil genius, the other a military geniu 45.6kReads9.6Score4.6kShelves
11. 11 他 He Can Knock Lü Bu Out with One Punch, and You Call Him a Strategist? 他一拳能打死吕布，你管这叫谋士 Chancellor, Don't Go Wild丞相别浪Historical3.6M WordsOngoing Synopsis: Wang Xiao transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and obtains the Peerless Strategist System. But its reward is maxed-out combat ability, and he can only keep it permanently by becoming a strategist. With no other choice, Wang Xiao goes to Cao Cao to apply for a strategist position. On his very first day, he beats Dian Wei to a pulp right in front of Cao Cao. Dian Wei: "I knew I might lose, but I never thought I'd lose to a strategist!" Lu Bu: "Cao Cao's forces must really be short 24kReads8.9Score2.2kShelves
12. 12 穿 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms as a Marquis 穿越三国做侯爷 Arctic Fish北冰鱼Historical2.8M WordsCompleted A true man born into troubled times should carry a three-foot sword and accomplish deeds without equal! 152Reads7.9Score103Shelves
13. 13 三 Three Kingdoms: I'm Wang An, the An Who Brings Peace to All Under Heaven 三国：在下王安，安天下的安 Ink Galaxy墨银河Historical1.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era as Liu Bei's chief clerk, Wang An becomes a strategist under Liu Bei and helps him defy fate. Lu Bu betrays us from behind? I'll make sure you never set foot in Xu Province. A sneak attack on Jingzhou? I'll wipe out your Jiangdong first. Can't have both Wolong and Fengchu? I'm as good as two of them! … In short, wherever I'm around, the words "failure" don't exist in Emperor Liu's vocabulary. I'm the greatest secretary in the Three Kingdoms! 2.6kReads8.8Score161Shelves

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    This book is of very good quality and well worth reading. Fans of Liu Bei in the Three Kingdoms period should check it out; the protagonist, Wang An, helps Liu Bei unify the country.

14. 14 三 Three Kingdoms: Strategist in a Time of Chaos 三国：乱世谋士 Lonely Fox孤单的狐狸Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [No System] [No female lead] [Strategist-focused] Better to be a dog in peaceful times than a person in times of chaos. Scheme for yourself, scheme against others, scheme for your country, scheme for the world. In a time of turmoil, how can anyone look after everyone else? Life in this world is hard, and simply staying alive is no easy task. All Chen Yu ever wanted was to survive, plain and simple. On a snowy night, at a mountain god temple, he chanced upon Zhang Jiao. In Nanyan 4.5kReads8.8Score339Shelves

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    The writing is excellent, with great attention to detail, but it's a slow burn.

15. 15 三 Three Kingdoms: My Laid-Back Strategist 三国：我的咸鱼军师 Ink Wears Away, Leaving the Scent of Words墨损文香Historical4.5M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] + [Farming] + [No Harem] Li You, a history student, transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms and unexpectedly strikes up a friendship with Guo Jia. Serving Liu Bei and waging war across the land, watch how this cunning student creates a legend unlike any other in the Three Kingdoms. Zhuge Liang: “Li Bochuan is a heaven-gifted genius. I am no match for him.” Cao Cao: “If only I had known Bochuan's talent sooner. Things would never have come to this.” Guo Jia: “All that talk about Li B 31kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves

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    I'm not going to say anything more. Just look at the ratings. Don't be fooled by the title; you'll love this book.

16. 16 三 Three Kingdoms: The Ghostly Genius Guo Fengxiao 三国之鬼才郭奉孝 Su Momo苏馍馍Historical546k WordsOngoing Born to be Guo Fengxiao, the finest of all heroes. His belly holds the classics and histories; his heart conceals armies and strategies. He plans like Fan Li and makes decisions like Chen Ping. Alas, he died too soon, and the pillars of the Central Plains fell with him. After transmigrating into the historical genius Guo Fengxiao, Guo Jia only hopes to serve Wei Wu once more and unify all of China, living up to his reputation as a prodigy. 637Reads9.0Score101Shelves

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    These two are pretty good! [Heart emoji] The first is a female-oriented novel, with Guo Jia as the main couple. It's a story of family life, romance, and political intrigue. The second is a male-oriented novel, with Guo Jia as the main character. It features multiple female leads, but it's not a harem or a typical harem story. It's a refreshing read without being mindless, with a well-structured and logical plot. The reading experience is super enjoyable! [Kiss emoji] 🍀ps: Both male leads are strategists. The first book focuses more on romance, while the second emphasizes political intrigue.✨

17. 17 重 Reborn as Sima Yi, I Personally Serve the Han in Longzhong! 重生司马懿，亲身隆中为汉出仕！ I'm Straight-Up Forcing a Marriage我TM直接强娶Historical3.5M WordsOngoing In the third year of the Jiaping era, a great general falls. An old man, frail with age and lying in bed, reflects on a life in which he never achieved his ambitions. The world only knows that “the dead Zhuge Liang frightened the living Sima Zhongda into retreat,” but no one remembers how I rode through the night for eight hundred li to launch a lightning attack on Meng Da and drive Shu back. They remember only how I betrayed my lord and seized power at Gaoping Mausoleum! Kongming… Kongming… I l 160Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Because modern fan fiction doesn't delve into the characters' thoughts at all, this book expresses that perfectly! Other works are completely focused on the protagonist; those stories where the strategist is caught in the middle of battle and then gets involved with a woman—I'm speechless! And how could everything possibly go according to the protagonist's plan? There's absolutely no change whatsoever! Every time-travel novel is intellectually absurd; modern wisdom is just a summary of ancient wisdom! How could they possibly outmaneuver a top strategist?! You act while others don't?

18. 18 三 Three Kingdoms: I Forced Shuijing at Swordpoint to Advertise for Me 三国：我拿剑逼着水镜为我打广告 Xu Chang, Who Loves Sweet-and-Sour Pickles爱吃酸甜腌黄瓜的许长Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Dugu Yan, styled Master Longyuan. Master Shuijing once said that gaining either Wolong or Fengchu would be enough to bring peace to the realm, while losing either Zichu or Xiaozhi would make it difficult for the Han dynasty to rise again. In fact, Master Shuijing had one more line: whoever gains Longyuan can stand shoulder to shoulder with Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han. Dugu Yan, a modern man, transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era through a twist of fate, and from then on begins his lege 4.6kReads8.4Score246Shelves

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    These are all good.

19. 19 三 Three Kingdoms: The Prodigal Son of Shu Han Sets Wolong Ridge Ablaze from the Start 三国：蜀汉败家子，开局火烧卧龙岗 Old Xing老刑Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Liu Mang was reborn as Liu Bei's eldest son, and the veteran transmigrator was overjoyed. After transmigrating ten times, he could return to the modern era and gain immortality. Just as Liu Bei was making his third visit to Zhuge Liang's thatched cottage, Liu Mang decided to stop the Crouching Dragon from joining him and finish his "death mission" as soon as possible. Liu Bei: "Only the virtuous and worthy can win the people's allegiance." Liu Mang: "Man is an animal that is selfish by nature, a 3kReads8.8Score295Shelves
20. 20 诸 Zhuge Village Fool, You're Scheming Against Me Again 诸葛村夫，你又算计我 Smoked Wukong熏悟空Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Not Invincible + Aiding Liu Bei + Neither Glorifying nor Denigrating + Early-Round Conquest + Mid-Round Farming + Late-Round Sainthood] The first three chapters show the protagonist testing Liu Bei with his words. Pay attention to the title: his advice is supposedly offered, but it’s all fake. Fake advice. Volume One: Head north to save Xu Shu’s mother... Volume Two: Infiltrate Xiangyang to recruit talent for Liu Bei... Volume Three: Make early plans for Yi Province... Volume F 20.1kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves
21. 21 三 Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao Gives Me Diao Chan and Lü Lingqi from the Start 三国：开局曹操送貂蝉和吕玲绮 Jiangcheng Moon江城月Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Lu Fan transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes a new recruit under Cao Cao. Beneath the walls of Xiapi, the two armies clash. Lu Fan, who was meant to be cannon fodder, strikes back at fate with all his might. Cao Cao: Was Lu Fan sent by Heaven to help me unify the land? Liu Bei: With Lu Fan's help, restoring the Han dynasty is just a matter of time. Yuan Shao: Lu Fan, come join me. I'll give you anything you want. Diao Chan: Don't worry, husband. I'll take good care of our ho 9.1kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves
22. 22 三 Starting in the Three Kingdoms, I Talked Xu Chu into Becoming My Lackey 三国从忽悠许褚当小弟开始 Heng An De Pei恒安德佩Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A top modern-day salesman transmigrates to the late Han dynasty, during the Three Kingdoms era. He stumbles upon an identity document bearing the name “Liu Shuo,” and from then on begins his campaign to conquer the realm by building and marketing his own image. “The seventy-two moles on Liu Bang's legs are Earthly Fiend moles, while the thirty-six on my right arm are Heavenly Dipper moles!” “Liu Xiu had the Six Ding and Six Jia gods protecting him. Just look at the soles of my feet: the Six Ding 1.3kReads7.9Score110Shelves
23. 23 赤 The Battle of Red Cliffs: Cao Cao Makes Me His Chief Strategist! 赤壁大战：曹操拜我首席军师！ A Stroke of Eternal Life一笔长生Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Gu Ze transmigrates into the Three Kingdoms era and joins Liu Bei's camp. He takes Xuzhou, kills Che Zhou, and tricks Cao Cao out of fifty thousand troops, earning one great victory after another. He helps Liu Bei enter Xinye, defeats Xiahou Dun at Bowang Slope, and drives Cao Ren back at Fancheng. But Liu Bei considers his schemes too cruel and asks Zhuge Liang to come out of retirement, so Gu Ze resigns and seals away his official seal and gold. Serving under Cao Cao, he repeatedly offers up r 3.1kReads7.5Score211Shelves
24. 24 三 Three Kingdoms: I Said Nothing and Became the Army Advisor 三国：一言不发，我成了军师祭酒 A Salty Fish一支咸鱼Historical653k WordsCompleted “I, Xu Shu, swear to Heaven: after joining Cao Cao's camp, I will never offer a single plan or strategy for the rest of my life!” Young Xu Fu transmigrates into Xu Shu. Because of his oath to Heaven, he unexpectedly obtains a Diary System. All he has to do is write in his diary to receive all kinds of generous rewards. [Summer, 208. The east wind is about to blow. Zhou Yu will set fire to Red Cliffs, and Cao the Widow will flee along Huarong Trail. I'm getting out of here first!] [Autumn, 208. H 2.9kReads9.0Score374Shelves
25. 25 三 Three Kingdoms: I Reveal That I Transmigrated, Then Critique Cao Cao from the Start 三国：自曝穿越，开局点评曹操 Lone Shadow in the Setting Sun孤影斜阳Historical872k WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + no System + strategist + sly schemer] In the first year of Xingping, Xu Fang transmigrates to the Eastern Han dynasty, during the Three Kingdoms era. Stay in Xuzhou, and you’ll go hungry nine times in three days. If you can’t get yourself a rich woman, then go attach yourself to that guy. Cao Cao: You say you’re a transmigrator, so why did you choose to come work for me? Xu Fang: Life’s hard. Even transmigrators have to sigh. I don’t want to work hard anymore. I just want to be 749Reads7.7Score—Shelves
26. 26 老 Trust Me, Cao Cao, I'm Really Not Zhuge Wolong! 老曹信我，我真不是诸葛卧龙！ Red Lamb Wolf红羔狼Historical1.4M WordsCompleted "They say that with either Wolong or Fengchu, you can bring peace to the land. I have Mr. Zhuge, so the land can know peace." Cao Cao smiled at the young man before him. "Hey, Old Cao, don't get carried away. Trust me, I'm really not Zhuge Liang." Zhuge Qiu looked at Cao Cao with exasperation. He never expected that after transmigrating by accident, Cao Cao would mistake him for Zhuge Liang. "I understand what you mean, sir. Keep a low profile, keep a low profile." Cao Cao replied with a smile, 1.3kReads8.4Score132Shelves
27. 27 三 Three Kingdoms: Teaching in Prison, I Teach Cao Cao to Be a Villain 三国：狱中讲课，我教曹操当奸雄 Chen Miaowu陈喵呜Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Chen Zhou transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes a condemned prisoner in jail. With no way to fight back, he simply gives up hope and happily shoots the breeze with his fellow inmates. But his knowledge and insights, more than a thousand years ahead of the Three Kingdoms era, impress everyone in the cell, including Cao Ang, son of Cao Cao, who has come to get someone out of jail. After that, things quickly spiral out of control. Cao Ang: Was Cao Gong really not avenging his father w 273Reads6.6Score107Shelves
28. 28 馒 The Second Book Tossed to Me by Mantou 馒头扔给我的第2本书 Throw Me a Steamed Bun馒头扔给我Historical287k WordsCompleted [No golden finger + no System] Liu Qi, a star salesman who spent years immersed in drinking and nightlife, drank himself to death and woke up in the body of Liu Qi, eldest son of Liu Biao, Governor of Jingzhou, who was just as devoted to wine and women. Drunk, Liu Qi mistook Huang Yueying for a club hostess and did something unspeakable with her. When he came to his senses, Liu Qi discovered he had no golden finger and no System, just a few bits of common knowledge he had crammed into his head o 19Reads8.2Score—Shelves
29. 29 三 Three Kingdoms: An Orphan from the Start, Cao Cao Teaches Me to Become Emperor 三国：孤儿开局，曹操教我做皇帝 A Salty Fish一支咸鱼Historical530k WordsCompleted Reborn in the Three Kingdoms, Chao Rui becomes an orphan. By chance, Cao Cao has just suffered defeat at Wan Castle and lost his eldest son, Cao Ang. Lady Ding storms out in a rage. Overwhelmed with grief, Cao Cao sinks into the lowest point of his life, then unexpectedly meets Chao Rui. Though only eight years old, Chao Rui speaks with startling insight, answering every question smoothly and at great length... Cao Cao is utterly astonished, and immediately develops a fondness for the talented b 1.3kReads8.6Score131Shelves
30. 30 相 Prime Minister Zhuge's Northern Expedition, Liu Shan Leads Wei Yan in a Surprise Attack on Chang'an 相父北伐，刘禅率魏延奇袭长安 Mulin Shanbao霂霖山宝Historical3.0M WordsCompleted A purple-gold crown binds his hair. He wears a red brocade robe embroidered with flowers from Xichuan, armor linked with beast-faced plates, and a beautifully crafted lion-patterned belt. In his hand is a gleaming gold, tiger-headed spiked club, and beneath him is a Fire Dragon steed. And you're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: “For internal affairs, ask Imperial Father. For external affairs, ask the Chancellor. If there's anything else we can't decide, ask Wolong!” Zhuge Liang: “Your Maje 6.2kReads8.7Score520Shelves

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    Wearing a purple-gold crown to bind his hair, a red cotton robe adorned with a hundred flowers from Sichuan, and a chainmail armor with beast-faced heads, he had a lion-headed belt around his waist, wielded a gleaming gold tiger-head mace, and rode a fiery dragon steed. You're telling me this is Liu Shan? Liu Shan: "For internal affairs, consult the Prime Minister; for external affairs, consult the Chancellor; for all matters, consult the Sleeping Dragon!" Zhuge Liang: "This rebellious son doesn't want to concern himself with anything!"

31. 31 三 Three Kingdoms: The Strongest Strategist, From the Start I Plot to Kill Cao Cao 三国：最强军师，开局设计杀曹操 Feng Shuang Liutong枫霜流瞳Historical1.2M WordsCompleted No System in this story, just strategy and farming. To make things more exciting, the generals are slightly stronger than usual. This is not fantasy, and the tone is light and humorous, so read with confidence. Liu Bei gazed at Li Xuan with a complicated expression. This young man could command armies from behind the scenes, devise peerless strategies, spot talent with an unerring eye, outwit everyone, see far into the future, and excel at everything. He was eloquent, seemingly able to predict t 5.3kReads8.6Score341Shelves
32. 32 惹 Why Mess With Him? Cao Cao Visits Him in Prison Every Day 惹他干嘛，曹操天天去监狱看他 My Name Is Zhang Fei吾名张飞Historical708k WordsCompleted Su Xin transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era. Because he has the vaguest of distant family ties to Dong Zhuo, he is thrown into prison in Xudu, where he unexpectedly finds Cao Ang. Impressed by Su Xin’s vast knowledge, Cao Ang takes him as his teacher and spends every day asking him questions. “Teacher, you said Cao Ang would die during the campaign against Zhang Xiu?” “Teacher, you said the Cao family would establish a kingdom. Is that true?” “What? Sima Yi raided our home again?” [A mill 812Reads8.2Score101Shelves
33. 33 三 Three Kingdoms: A Handsome Warrior Playing Diao Chan from the Start 三国：绝色猛男，开局扮演貂蝉 Chi Yu池渔Historical144k WordsCompleted This book is also known as The Splendid Lands of the Three Kingdoms. Traditional history, no System, and no brainless plot! After waking from a long dream, he finds himself as Cai Jin, the eldest legitimate son of Cai Yong, a great scholar at the end of the Han Dynasty. With war raging and heroes vying for supremacy, who will rule the world? I am peerlessly beautiful... Ahem, I am a peerless manly hero, destined to rule this age! So what if I have a face as beautiful as peach blossoms and look l 311Reads6.4Score—Shelves
34. 34 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei, You Dare Steal My Horse! 三国：刘大耳，你敢偷我的马！ The Moon Shines on the River as Wild Geese Pass江上月明胡雁过Historical462k WordsCompleted Bai Chuan transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms period and awakened his own System. He lived on Wolong Ridge, earning money as a traveling merchant every day and enjoying a pleasant life. But Liu Bei made three visits to his thatched cottage and casually stole his horse on the way? Then left a few copper coins as if he were tossing alms to a beggar? He needed to be taught a lesson. He absolutely needed to be taught a lesson! Liu Bei, you brought this on yourself! Cao Cao: I’ll give you a Red Hare. 577Reads7.2Score101Shelves
35. 35 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Offered Cao Cao a Plan and Founded the Tomb-Raiding Corps 三国：开局献计曹操，成立摸金校尉 Twinkling Stars闪闪繁星Historical1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, Yang Ling originally planned to assist Liu Bei and accomplish great things. But their views clashed, and after they argued, Zhang Fei gave him a sound thrashing. In a fit of anger, Yang Ling chose to join Cao Cao, who had only just started building his power. From now on, I, Yang Ling, have only three things to do: eat, sleep, and beat Liu Bei! Liu Bei: If only I had known Yang Ling was such a genius, I wouldn't have let him go so easil 6.1kReads8.9Score806Shelves
36. 36 你 You Think I’m Weak and Useless? I’ll Join Cao Cao Instead 你嫌我病弱无用？我转身投奔曹操 Brother Wang王大哥Historical230k WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + satisfying revenge + System + political intrigue + revenge against Liu Bei + mastermind] Lin Ping'an transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era, determined to help Liu Bei reach the pinnacle of success. But just as he pours his heart and soul into helping Liu Bei restore the Han dynasty, overwork leaves him gravely ill. To his surprise, Liu Bei takes advantage of his situation and sells him to Cao Cao for ten taels of silver. But Lin Ping'an survives against the odds, sees through 1kReads—Score105Shelves
37. 37 三 Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao Overheard My Inner Thoughts, Though I Was Just Trying to Keep My Head Down 三国：苟神的我被曹操偷听了心声 Fined Into Bankruptcy for Being Handsome因帅被罚破产Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [System] + [cautious survival] + [laid-back] + [farming] + [dual protagonists] + [comedy] My name is Xiahou Zhe, Xiahou Dun’s younger brother. From the start, I became a low-ranking civil official in Cao Cao’s camp and awakened the power of Xiang Yu. But fighting battles is a high-risk job. What’s the difference between having only a 98 percent chance of winning and throwing your life away? My goal in life is to keep my head down, stay safe, and be a lazy fish by Cao Cao’s side, enjoying a quiet 15.5kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
38. 38 师 Trained by Tong Yuan, I Bring Zhao Yun Along to Aid Cao Cao from the Start 师从童渊，开局带赵云辅佐曹操 Slay the Wolf杀狼Historical347k WordsCompleted Reborn in the Three Kingdoms, I start out as Tong Yuan’s eldest disciple, training with the sword instead of the spear since childhood. Just as the eighteen warlords unite to attack Dong Zhuo, Liu Zheng brings his junior brother Zhao Yun and offers their services to Cao Cao. From then on, Cao Cao has two extraordinary men in his camp. General Zhao Yun sweeps across the battlefield, undefeated. Strategist Liu Zheng leaves nothing to chance, winning every battle. They crush Yuan Shao at Guandu, ki 90Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 被 Driven Out by Kongming, I Help Cao Cao Conquer the World 被孔明撵走，我助曹操霸天下 Cute Jianjian可爱的健健Historical565k WordsCompleted “You rotten old Zhuge! Is that all I'm worth?” Zhuge Xuan clutches the few copper coins in his hand, grinding his teeth in fury. He had transmigrated to Zhuge Liang's side and spent over a year sharing his meager meals. He helped Zhuge Liang build his reputation, and finally stuck it out until Liu Bei made three visits to his thatched cottage. But who could have guessed that after the great victory at Bowang Slope, Zhuge Liang would dismiss him so casually? With no other choice, Zhuge Xuan joins 170Reads5.4Score—Shelves
40. 40 三 Three Kingdoms: Zhuge Liang Borrows Arrows with Straw Boats, So I Send Him a Hundred Thousand Rockets 三国：诸葛亮草船借箭，我送他十万火箭 Chen Miaowu陈喵呜Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the twelfth year of Jian'an, Guo Jia fell gravely ill, his life nearing its end. Before he died, Guo Jia took Cao Cao's hand and revealed a secret: "My younger brother, Guo Tai, is ten times more capable than I am. He can help my lord achieve great things!" Grieving, Cao Cao visited three times to persuade Guo Tai to enter his service. From the start, it was on the eve of the Battle of Red Cliffs. When Zhuge Liang used straw boats to borrow arrows, Guo Tai simply sent him a hundred thousand f 2.6kReads7.7Score295Shelves
41. 41 下 Down the Mountain to Train, I Choose to Join Cao Cao 下山历练，我选择投奔曹操 The Last Wish of Cao Wei曹魏遗志Historical488k WordsCompleted Cao Yu transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, becomes Tong Yuan’s first and foremost disciple, and from the start leads Zhao Yun to join Cao Cao! That year, Dong Zhuo plunged Luoyang into chaos. Cao Cao’s attempt to assassinate him failed, forcing him to flee to Chenliu, where Lü Bu pursued him! At this critical moment, an iron spear appeared out of nowhere, drove Lü Bu back, and saved Cao Cao. Cao Cao: “With Cao Yu, I am like Gaozu with Zhang Liang, like a fish in water!” Liu Bei: 3kReads8.1Score287Shelves
42. 42 三 Three Kingdoms: Forced Out of Seclusion by Liu Bei from the Start 三国：开局被刘大耳逼出山 Power Over the Wilds权倾超野Historical2.8M WordsCompleted Bai Feng transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms era. After Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang burned down his little house, he awakened a System and boldly entered the world! Liu Bei: This man is terrifyingly powerful! Zhuge Liang: Please, sir, show mercy and let us go! Sun Quan: I offer you all the lands east of the Yangtze! Cao Cao: You’re my most trusted minister! I even gave you my daughter. What more could you want? Liu Bei, you and I are enemies for life! 374Reads6.9Score—Shelves
43. 43 汉 The Imperial Clan at the End of the Han Dynasty 汉末皇族 Deep Courtyard深院Historical946k WordsCompleted How could anyone dare lay a hand on the glorious Han Empire? The realm of the Liu family must ultimately be inherited by the Liu family. A soul forged over years as a modern-day petty official is placed into a person who never existed in the original history. What kind of brilliance can he bring to the tumultuous final years of the Eastern Han, when heroes rise on every side? I will preserve this Liu family realm for you, and in return, let me taste the unrivaled power this realm offers. In the 1.3kReads8.2Score102Shelves

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44. 44 我 How Did I Transmigrate into Cai Yong's Son? 我竟穿越成蔡邕儿子？ Chai Zongxun柴宗训Historical557k WordsCompleted [No System] Cai Jing never imagined he would inexplicably transmigrate back to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and become the son of Cai Yong, a great scholar in history he had never even heard of. Before he could process the news, he learned it was already the sixth month of the first year of the Guangxi era, more than a month after the young emperor’s accession... Wait, Dong Zhuo is about to march into the capital and seize power! Faced with Fatty Dong’s butcher’s blade, what can Cai Jing d 7Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 三 Three Kingdoms: I Wanted to Be a General, but Became Cao Cao's Mastermind? 三国：想做武将，却成曹操主谋？ Somebody Min闵某人Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Strategist-focused] [Light comedy] Zhao Yong wakes up one morning to find that he has transmigrated to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty! The good news is that he has awakened a System! But at the same time, the System brings him some bad news: he doesn't have much time left to live! Just as he is worrying about this, the System tells him he can gain more years by taunting and defeating his opponents. So Zhao Yong, whose combat skills have been maxed out by t 9.5kReads7.6Score862Shelves

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    This book is a collection of writings by advisors and strategists who assisted Cao Cao.

46. 46 三 Three Kingdoms: The Big Shot of the Strategist World 三国：我，谋士界的扛把子 The Little Shrimp Grew Up小虾大了Historical992k WordsCompleted Chen Gu, a game designer, transmigrates to the late Han dynasty, during the Three Kingdoms era. He originally planned to keep his head down and stay out of trouble, but there’s nowhere to hide once chaos erupts! With no other choice, he sets out to help Liu Bei compete for the realm. The Five Tiger Generals of Shu, the Five Elite Generals of Wei, the Tiger Ministers of Jiangdong... They’re all coming home with me! Crouching Dragon, Young Phoenix, the Ghostly Strategist, the Poisonous Scholar... 1.3kReads8.5Score100Shelves
47. 47 三 Three Kingdoms: The Greatest Strategist! 三国：最强谋士！ Immortal of Shu蜀中仙Historical436k WordsCompleted In the chaotic Three Kingdoms era, human lives were worth no more than weeds, mighty generals clashed, and strategists schemed. Zhang Heng, a soul from a later age, finds himself in the Three Kingdoms. With his martial prowess and strategic brilliance, he will bring the realm to peace! 88Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 三 Three Kingdoms: A Genius’s Brilliant Schemes 三国：鬼才奇谋 Xun Li荀蠡Historical379k WordsCompleted Xun Li is a transmigrator from the modern world, a brilliant strategist who can see several moves ahead. He learns that he is destined to help Cao Cao build an empire that will last for generations. Following this path, Xun Li gradually takes on ever greater responsibilities. When the fate of the country is at stake, he repeatedly finds himself in danger. In the end, through courage and wisdom, he helps Cao Cao achieve greatness and restore peace and order to the Han realm. —Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 三 The Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao’s Chief Military Advisor 三国之曹老板的首席军师 Returned from Beyond the Heavens天外归来Historical643k WordsCompleted Su Kun transmigrates on the eve of the Battle of Wancheng, becoming a low-ranking registrar under Cao Cao. The boss has just one night left before making a fatal blunder. With Su Kun's help, Cao Cao turns the tide, escapes Wancheng, and saves the lives of Cao Ang and Dian Wei. Su Kun becomes Cao Cao's military adviser and gradually makes a name for himself in the campaigns to conquer the Central Plains: defeating Yuan Shu, destroying Lü Bu, subduing Zhang Xiu, slaying Yan Liang at Baima, killing 367Reads7.1Score—Shelves
50. 50 三 Three Kingdoms: I'm Just a Strategist, I Can't Beat Lü Bu 三国：我只是个谋士，打不过吕布 Gray Fertilizer Turns Black When It Volatilizes灰化肥挥发会发黑Historical692k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted] [Funny] [One female lead] [Not a power fantasy] [Parallel Three Kingdoms] Chen Hao was on his way home from work when he unexpectedly transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms era. Through a series of mishaps, he swore brotherhood with Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. From then on, his life on the run, full of hardship and wandering, began... Just keep developing and stay low-key! Forced comedy! Not much war! Shu Han fans! Shu Han fans! This has little to do with Lü Bu, so fans of the G 238Reads—Score—Shelves

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