Looking for Highly Rated, Completed Three Kingdoms Masterpieces: No System, No Brain-Dead Plot 求完结的三国高分神作，不系统，不无脑

1. 1 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

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   Of the completed books, these are the only ones I really like. As for the first one, I personally think the 8.9 Rating is too low; it should be above 9.2. Readers looking for something to read might want to check these out.

2. 2 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Feng's Comeback from Cannon Fodder 三国：炮灰刘封逆袭之路 Pineapples Everywhere满地是菠萝Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [This book is being published. Stay tuned.] (Conquest, strategy, iron-blooded heroics, beauties, System) After transmigrating as Liu Feng, Liu Bei's adopted son, he knew the fate that awaited him: losing favor, being marginalized, becoming a pawn to be discarded, and ultimately falling into a deadly trap. In this life, he chose to endure and bide his time, then turn the tables when all seemed lost! From the start, he risked his life to save Liu Shan at Changban Slope, earning a reputation across 72.4kReads9.6Score7.3kShelves
3. 3 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
4. 4 三 Three Kingdoms: Beginning with the Yellow Turban Rebellion 三国，从黄巾起义开始 Tang Jikhan唐吉可汗Historical1.8M WordsCompleted At the end of the Han dynasty, during the Three Kingdoms era, there are Five Realms of Strategists, Seven Warlords of the Turbulent Times, Ten Peerless Beauties, and Twenty-Four Legendary Generals. When young Li Xin opens his eyes, he has transmigrated to the end of the Han dynasty, becoming a Yellow Turban rebel swept up in the uprising. Only then does he discover that behind the clash of swords and horses lies a horrifying sight: bones strewn across the wilderness, not a single rooster crowing 3.3kReads7.8Score218Shelves

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   These are all pretty good Three Kingdoms books; those who like the Three Kingdoms should check them out! Book 12: The protagonist is transported to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, rescued by Diao Chan, obtains an entry, marries Diao Chan, recruits Gao Shun, becomes Dong Zhuo's son-in-law after meeting Dong Yi, recruits Jia Xu, and Zhang Liao begins his rise to power.

5. 5 我 I'm Also an Imperial Uncle 我也是皇叔 Daoist Shuangmu双木道人Historical6.5M WordsOngoing The mighty halberd in his hand is named Tyrant. The treasured saber at his waist is named Virtue! Liu Jun: I love making people submit through virtue! If that doesn’t work, I’ll use my Overlord Halberd! Who am I? A genuine imperial uncle! 27kReads7.9Score2kShelves
6. 6 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting with Four Sworn Brothers in the Peach Garden 三国：从桃园四结义开始 Windblown Love and Waves风吹爱浪Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Better to swear brotherhood in the Peach Garden than burn incense with the heroes of WagGang. A modern young man named Zhang Liang, sharing his name with the chancellor who helped Liu Bang establish the Han dynasty, awakens to the memories of Blue Star. To his dismay, he finds himself in the chaotic final years of the Eastern Han, where human lives are worth no more than weeds. Worse, it is a world based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei regard him as a gr 632Reads7.4Score124Shelves
7. 7 三 Three Kingdoms: Don’t Be Afraid, Madam, My Second Brother Is Unrivaled Under Heaven 三国：夫人别怕，我二弟天下无敌 Misty Rain in the Northeast烟雨东北Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [System] + [Absurd humor] + [Alternate setting] + [No single heroine] + [Up to ten thousand words per update, depending on circumstances] This is not a history book and has no educational value. Reborn as Dong Yu, a younger son of Dong Zhuo who never existed in history. As Dong Zhuo's only surviving and most beloved rebellious son, Dong Zhuo is terrified that Dong Yu might die and leave him without an heir. 18.2kReads8.6Score1.6kShelves
8. 8 三 Three Kingdoms: Reborn as a Yellow Turban, I Kill Liu Bei from the Start 三国：重生黄巾，我开局杀了刘备 Snow Drifting in March三月流雪Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Transmigration] + [No System] + [Power Struggles] + [Farming] + [Harem] + [Powerful Official] + [Overthrowing the Han] [Based on official history, not Romance of the Three Kingdoms.] Zhang Xin transmigrated to the end of the Han Dynasty and became a Yellow Turban rebel. He had planned to pack up and run, then pass his days following the script of history. Instead, he was forced to become commander of the last Yellow Turban army. From then on, a great warlord emerged from nowhere. He crushed the 68.2kReads8.7Score6.5kShelves
9. 9 三 Three Kingdoms: Wenji, I'll Take One Last Wife 三国：文姬，我最后再娶一个 Beholding Mountains and Seas一观山海Historical692k WordsOngoing Yuan Benchu: “Yang Feng! Damn you! You robbed my family!” Cao Mengde: “Brother Yang Feng! You haven't paid me back yet, and now you want my Yan Province? Aren't you shameless!” Liu Xuande: “Brother Yang Feng! Stop ripping me off. My second and third brothers have counted so much money for you that their fingers are cramping!” “Warfare is all about deception. You can't keep up, so you blame me? What kind of world is this!” 207Reads6.3Score—Shelves
10. 10 三 Three Kingdoms: The Son of Heaven? The Strongest Army Wins! 三国：天子？兵强马壮者为之！ Jun Zuimengxin君醉梦心Historical3.4M WordsOngoing [Martial warrior] [Feel-good read] [No System] [Commoner origins] [Warlord] [Overbearing] [General Who Shakes the Heavens] At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, the imperial court was corrupt, eunuchs and imperial in-laws fought endlessly, and powerful local clans and wealthy families seized land. The rich owned fields stretching to the horizon, while the poor had nowhere to plant a foot. Commoners had no way to serve their country. Starving and desperate, they had only one choice: take up a bl 29.1kReads8.6Score2kShelves
11. 11 孽 You Brat, Our Family Has Been Loyal for Generations 孽子咱家世代忠良 Flying Roe Deer会飞的狍子Historical826k WordsCompleted A modern person transmigrates into Liu Hua, son of Liu Yu, the Inspector of Youzhou during the Three Kingdoms period. With no System or cheats, history says that in two years, Gongsun Zan will wipe out his entire family. To change his fate, Liu Hua secretly carves all kinds of seals bearing his father Liu Yu's name, then goes around handing out forged appointment letters. He tricks Taishi Ci and Xu Chu into accompanying him to the Alliance of the Lords at Suanzao, where he becomes the nineteenth 1kReads7.3Score101Shelves
12. 12 史 The Worst Three Kingdoms Start in History 史上最惨三国开局 Tian Yu Le田与乐Historical772k WordsOngoing This is the Three Kingdoms era. This is a transmigration story, but things are a little different here... No one has taken over the body of a famous general or a warlord. Just one living person suddenly appeared in the late Eastern Han dynasty, right before everyone's eyes. Bullied by bandits, he was left disfigured and scarred. He failed in Yingchuan, where no one wanted to join him. He claimed to be a transmigrator, but Shi Zhicai thought he was a fraud. He debated the greatest minds of his ag 816Reads6.8Score—Shelves
13. 13 人 In the Late Han Dynasty: From the Start, I Sign In for Dragon-Elephant Prajna 人在汉末：开局签到龙象般若 Little Lü Bu Works Overtime小吕布加班Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Liu Jin, a modern engineering graduate, transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes Lu Bu’s junior fellow disciple. With help from the System and his own hard work, Liu Jin leaves his master’s tutelage invincible. But after spending too long with Lu Bu, Liu Jin has picked up a few bad habits. At the Zhen family estate in Hebei: “Head of the Zhen family, if these four daughters marry one man, won’t people gossip?” Meeting Cao Cao: “Brother Cao, we hit it off at first sight. Ho 48.5kReads8.6Score4.9kShelves
14. 14 汉 Border General of the Late Han 汉末边将 Shy Blade羞刀Historical1.1M WordsCompleted My soul transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty, where I become a descendant of Cao Shen, the founding chancellor. My family is loyal to the death, guarding the frontiers for generations. With national grievances and family feuds to avenge, a young man fights bloody battles on the field. With the Azure Dragon Halberd and the Army-Breaking Spear, I will wipe out every demon and monster among the foreign tribes, then start anew and keep the Han realm safe! In the late Han dynasty, how many com 2.9kReads8.5Score151Shelves
15. 15 三 Three Kingdoms: Claiming the World 三国之问鼎天下 Three Spare Hours, No Dreamer三余无梦生Historical1.6M WordsCompleted A flop novelist worked himself to death trying to keep up with updates after readers sent him blades. He transmigrated to the turbulent, heroic era of the Three Kingdoms. Pacify the Yellow Turbans, campaign against Dong Zhuo, wipe out the Five Barbarians, and contend with the heroes of the realm. This is a story of a steady rise to the summit, mixing tenderness with blood and iron, and balancing strength with gentleness. No System. A traditional story. Please don’t flame it if it’s not to your t 4.3kReads8.6Score257Shelves
16. 16 三 Three Kingdoms: Ten Times Faster, and Diao Chan Says I’m Too Fast 三国：十倍速度，貂蝉说我太快了 Chosen Emperor天命帝王Historical2.8M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, Duan Yu opens his eyes to find that he has been taken in by Diao Chan, the most beautiful woman of the Three Kingdoms. Looking at the humble home and the beautiful woman, Duan Yu awakens the [Tenfold Speed] trait and decides to repay her with everything he has. [Ding! System notification: You have awakened the [Tenfold Speed] trait. Everything you do is now ten times faster!] [Ding! After diligently farming ten times, you have obtained 54.2kReads9.0Score7kShelves
17. 17 三 Three Kingdoms: Building the Strongest Generals' Faction 三国：组建最强武将集团 Person from Wu and Yue吴越人士Historical2.0M WordsCompleted My elder brother is Guan Yu, and he married Cai Wenji. I assemble the strongest team of generals, take control of Luoyang, command the troops by day, sleep in the palace at night, defile the Empress Dowager, and pacify the realm. They call me the Conqueror. Hedong Commandery: Guan Yu, Xu Huang. Changshan Commandery: Zhao Yun. Nanyang Commandery: Huang Zhong. Zhu Commandery: Zhang Fei. Bingzhou: Lu Bu, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun. Donglai Commandery: Taishi Ci. 8.4kReads8.8Score712Shelves
18. 18 三 Three Kingdoms: The Eighteen Blood Dragons and My Fight to Rule the World 三国：从血龙十八骑开始争霸天下 Common Man匹夫Historical515k WordsOngoing The world at the end of the Han dynasty is torn apart by war and strife! Natural disasters, man-made calamities, powerful clans, and warfare leave ordinary people struggling to breathe. Qin An is one of the countless common folk. With no family pedigree or connections, surviving is no easy task. Let's see how Qin An starts from nothing, leads a group of youths in their struggle to survive, and ultimately builds a power of his own 282Reads6.5Score—Shelves
19. 19 三 Three Kingdoms: Hard Work Pays Off, and Effort Makes Me Stronger 三国：天道酬勤，我努力就能变强 One True Heart一心人Historical503k WordsOngoing Su Bai transmigrated to the late Han Dynasty, where he awakened the Heaven Rewards Diligence talent. [You successfully practiced the Overlord Spear technique once. You gained insight and triggered skill learning: Overlord Spear technique. Learn it?] [You carefully practiced the Gentleman’s Sword technique once. You had a revelation, and your Gentleman’s Sword proficiency increased by 1.] [You killed a bandit underboss with a bow and arrow. Archery experience +10.] [Ding! You slew Zhang Jiao, lea 560Reads5.4Score106Shelves
20. 20 马 Trampling the Three Kingdoms Beneath My Hooves: Eighteen Riders of Yan Yun from the Start 马踏三国，开局燕云十八骑 Born into the Mortal World降生人间Historical807k WordsCompleted [Late Han Dynasty] [Three Kingdoms] [Foreign Tribes] [Youth] [War] [Struggle for Supremacy] Modern special forces king Li Yun transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era. He was once a special forces king. During a mission, he detonated a bomb to cover his teammates, dying alongside the enemy. His soul is reborn at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, taking over the body of a wealthy young man from a respectable family. He thought he could use his family background and knowledge from the future to 717Reads6.9Score—Shelves
21. 21 穿 I Transmigrated into the Three Kingdoms, and Zhao Yun Is My Second Uncle 穿越三国，我的二叔是赵云 Moon Walks Slowly月徐行Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A young man from the modern era wakes up in the late Eastern Han dynasty. The most unbelievable part is that he’s become Zhao Yun’s nine-year-old nephew. They say reincarnation is a matter of skill, and this time he’s really landed on his feet. Who could have a stronger backer than Zhao Zilong, the white horse and silver spear, the Eastern Han’s undefeated general? He recruits famous generals, trains elite troops, and battles the warlords. Watch as this young man conquers the Eastern Han! 5.8kReads8.2Score414Shelves
22. 22 东 The People's World at the End of the Eastern Han 东汉末年之百姓天下 Trade Secrets Are Secrets Too商业机密也是机密Historical2.8M WordsCompleted Liu Hui was born into the imperial family and unexpectedly dreamed a thousand years into the future. After learning what lay ahead, he resolved to change things. The common people embraced him, while powerful noble clans cursed him. He merely smiled and stood by his choices... 1.2kReads8.3Score102Shelves
23. 23 山 The Bandit's Plan to Conquer the Three Kingdoms 山贼之谋定三国 Notebook Retainer笔记门客Historical372k WordsOngoing Survey the shifting situation of the Three Kingdoms and reflect on the rise and fall of the realm. How can a tiny mountain stronghold survive to see the end of the Han dynasty? The late Han is rife with warlords. How can one survive in this chaotic age? Should one pledge allegiance to a regional lord, or carve out a kingdom of one’s own? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 24 二 A'Dou on His Second Run: Reciting the Memorial on the Northern Campaign to Liu Bei from the Start 二周目阿斗，开局给刘备念出师表 Pineapples Everywhere满地是菠萝Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Liu Shan, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, ensemble cast, strategy, passion, romance, slow pace] In 271 AD, Liu Shan, Duke of Anle under the Jin dynasty, died with a heart full of regrets. Yet his soul did not fade away. It drifted through the river of time, witnessing the extinction of his descendants and the Upheaval of Yongjia. Then, carrying the memories of his previous life, he returned to the year he had just been born. In 207 AD, his whole family looked on with delight at the newborn baby boy! Liu 30.7kReads9.5Score3.9kShelves

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    These five books are excellent. "The Reconstruction of the Han Dynasty: Zhuge Liang's Post-Han Wisdom" is ranked number one on the entire Tomato website.

25. 25 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
26. 26 重 Reborn Strategist: I Change Liu Bei's Fate in Xuzhou 重生军师：我在徐州给刘备改命 Tong Sou童叟Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Zhuge Liang, who died of illness at Wuzhang Plains, opens his eyes and finds himself back in the first year of Jian'an. He is thirteen years old, and Liu Bei has just captured Xu Province. In his previous life, Liu Bei lost Xu Province, spent half his life wandering, and ended up trapped in a corner of Yizhou. In this life, Zhuge Liang will help him hold on to this land surrounded by enemies on all sides. But there's a problem: he's just a thirteen-year-old boy, with no reputation, no status, an 15.1kReads8.5Score2.1kShelves
27. 27 重 Reborn in Jieting: I Lead Shu Han into the Steam Age 重生街亭，我把蜀汉带进蒸汽时代 Keeper of the History Books史册主理人Historical677k WordsOngoing In 2026, Chen Yue, a Peking University doctoral student in international politics, finished the last of his papers on the history of the Three Kingdoms and never opened his eyes again. When he awoke, he had become Ma Su. It was the sixth year of Jianxing, on the eve of the Battle of Jieting. Zhang He’s 30,000 Wei troops were less than two days away. The Ma Su of his previous life had abandoned the water and taken up position in the hills. Zhang He encircled him, his army collapsed, and Zhuge Lia 128Reads—Score104Shelves
28. 28 阿 Liu Shan Revives the Han Dynasty, First Acknowledging Cao Cao as His Adoptive Father 阿斗中兴大汉，先认曹操做相父 Injured罹伤Historical332k WordsCompleted In the first year of Jian'an, Liu Shan, the carefree Prince of Anle, transmigrated into Emperor Xian of Han. He had just escaped from Li Jue and Guo Si and was living in Luoyang, eating wild greens. “Prime Minister! Prime Minister, where are you? A Dou is starving to death!” “Your Majesty, Cao Cao has grain. Shall we have him come to the capital and defend the throne?” I’m so hungry. Let that traitor Cao come to the capital. Cao Cao: “Hold fast to worthy ministers and keep petty men at a distanc 1.6kReads8.1Score143Shelves

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    8.0 Rating, 350,000 words, completed, relatively short story, about Liu Shan being reborn as Emperor Xian of Han, and bringing Cao Cao and Zhuge Liang together to assist him.

29. 29 回 Back to the Three Kingdoms as Liu Shan 回到三国做刘禅 Pork Ribs排骨Historical1.8M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into Liu Shan, just as the stars of the Five Zhang Plains fall and Zhuge Liang dies of illness with regrets. Not one of the Five Tiger Generals remains! What kind of hellish start is this? Who says Adou can’t be helped? Who says Adou has no ambition? May every place touched by the sun and moon, and reached by rivers and streams, be Han territory! 4.3kReads8.7Score383Shelves

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30. 30 大 The Tyrant of Great Wei 大魏暴君 Lao Zhou Is No Zhuangzi老周不庄Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Only a tyrant can deal with treacherous ministers. Might makes right! Before true power, all schemes and machinations are nothing but smoke. Sima Yi: Your Majesty, my blood pressure is high, and I'm dizzy. I humbly ask to retire and return to my hometown. Cao Fang: Grand Tutor, are you putting on an act again? That's a crime of deceiving the throne. Sima Zhao: Your Majesty, my loyalty is known to all. Cao Fang: Excellent. You're very clever, and I appreciate you. Sima Shi: Alas, I let my guard d 15.9kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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    The author has a deep understanding of history, and this is not a mindless, unsystematic, or purely politically manipulative novel; it's definitely worth reading!

31. 31 汉 No Three Kingdoms After the Han 汉后无三国 Crazy Fun疯玩Historical2.2M WordsOngoing Liu Xia transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty, but refuses to become emperor or king. With fifty cavalrymen, he slaughters five thousand Xiongnu. Beneath Xiapi, one strike of his halberd leaves Lu Bu crippled. He casually tosses aside the Imperial Jade Seal: "Just a broken stone. Can it put food on the people's tables?" His motto is: "Whoever dares threaten our mighty Han, no matter how far away, must be destroyed!" "The people are the true masters of the Han. The Son of Heaven is just the 10.7kReads9.4Score887Shelves

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    Highly rated, action-packed Three Kingdoms novels; read with your brain!

32. 32 三 The Three Kingdoms: A World of Gods and Demons, Watch Me Conquer It 三国之神魔世界，看我如何称霸？ Spicy Diced Chicken with Chili Peppers辣子鸡丁炒辣椒Historical937k WordsOngoing What is a god? What is a demon? Who is righteous, and who is evil? The rules of this world are nothing more than a game of chess written by the victor... Original titles: Three Kingdoms: The World of Gods and Demons, Watch Me Claim the Throne! and The New Three Kingdoms of Gods and Demons Wen Fengqing transmigrates to the late Eastern Han dynasty, only to discover that his beautiful teacher has come along with him. And that is not all. He is not the first person to transmigrate... What's more, t 5kReads9.4Score405Shelves
33. 33 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am the True Imperial Uncle, Reviving the Han Dynasty for Three Generations 三国：我，真皇叔，三兴大汉 No Mortal Delicacies不吃烟火Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Warring for supremacy] [The real imperial uncle] [System] Do all dynasties perish because they grow weak, while the Han alone falls because it is strong? After four hundred years, beacons of war burn across the land. Everything lies in ruin, and the people wail in misery. Thirteen provinces are strewn with bones, so numerous that even the fertile fields beside the roads cannot contain them. Some maneuver through the world of politics, while others roam as heroes wi 42.1kReads9.3Score3kShelves
34. 34 家 My Brother, Zhuge Kongming 家兄诸葛孔明 Watching Autumn Moon and Spring Breeze with a Smile笑看秋月与春风Historical351k WordsOngoing [Just received its rating, no System, no harem, strategist] Reborn as Zhuge Jun, Zhuge Liang's younger brother, I swore to change history. My elder brother would be a saint in the open, while I would be a demon in the shadows. His light would shine through the ages; my blood would stain the land. He would restore the Han dynasty; I would clear away every obstacle. In this life, I won't let you fall at Wuzhang Plains. I am the Black Zhuge, taking on every darkness for you. You are the White Zhuge 101Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Same author, guaranteed to be good.

35. 35 三 Three Kingdoms: In Cao Wei, Employee No. 001 三国：人在曹魏，工号001 Watching Autumn Moon and Spring Breeze with a Smile笑看秋月与春风Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical fiction, no System, strategist protagonist] When investing, pick a promising stock; when starting a business, be the founder. After transmigrating to the late Han Dynasty, He Ben went all in on Cao Cao, who was in dire straits, securing himself the steadiest position in a chaotic age: founding veteran of the Cao Wei Group, employee number 001. “I am willing to sell my ancestral estate to help Lord Cao raise an army.” Cao Cao was stunned. This frail young man was willing to wager his 31kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves
36. 36 穿 I Transmigrated as Liu Bei, Only to Be Told After Death That This Is Type-Moon? 穿越刘备，死后和我说这是型月？ Chaldea Human Order Protection Association迦勒底人理保护协会Anime Fanfiction388k WordsOngoing A failed art student transmigrates to the late Han dynasty and Three Kingdoms era, only to discover that he's become Liu Bei. As a modern young man with ambition, Liu Bei naturally won't follow the same old path. While studying in his youth, his modern eloquence and wide-ranging knowledge help him make friends everywhere. Along with Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shu, he's known as one of the Four Young Gentlemen of Luoyang (Four Delinquents). By chance, he meets Zhen Yi of the Zhen family and mar 53kReads8.4Score3.5kShelves

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    Having transmigrated into Liu Bei's body, he suffered a defeat at the Battle of Yiling and retreated to Baidi City. On his deathbed, his soul left his body. He realized that Lu Xun was the master of Eastern Wu and that the Great Fire was a destructive treasure. This time, he would not impulsively attack Wu but would instead choose a different path to hegemony.

37. 37 汉 Xu Chu in the Late Han: I Seize the Southeast from the Start 汉末许褚：开局坐断东南 Let's Call Him Teacher Yu就叫虞老师吧Historical2.0M WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Late Han Dynasty] [Slow Burn] [Farming] [Politics] [Conquest] [Scheming] [Political Maneuvering] [Unresolved Regrets] [Transmigration] A modern overworked office drone transmigrates into the late Han Dynasty as Xu Chu, and refuses to accept the fate of being called the “Tiger Fool.” Cao Mengde, you hold the emperor hostage, but did you know my troops, supplies, and wealth can make the warlords bow to me, too? Liu Xuande, you preach benevolence and righteousness, but did you kno 20.4kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves

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    "Lord Xuande, I've come to deliver a military report to our lord." "Our lord?" Liu Bei felt as if the sky had fallen. "Who is this lord you speak of?" Zhao Yun smiled and pointed to Liu Xia: "There, General Wei is my lord." ----------------------------After the Han Dynasty, there was no Three Kingdoms period.

38. 38 三 Three Kingdoms: General, Who’s More Beautiful, Your Concubine or the Empress? 三国：将军，妾身与皇后，谁更美 Jing Yunlong景云龙Historical2.0M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, he transmigrates as Cao Ang, Cao Cao's eldest son, who was supposed to die in the Battle of Wancheng. At death's door, he activates the “Life-Prolonging Talent System.” Only by winning over the peerless beauties of history can he extend his lifespan and unlock talents. Along the way, Cao Ang uses the System to win over beauties and prolong his life, while secretly building up his strength: curbing Liu Bei's rise, blockading the waterways of Jiangdong, and breaking up enemy al 29.5kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves
39. 39 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Zhou Yu Reincarnated as Jia Lian 红楼之周瑜穿成贾琏 Dreams Come True 2001梦想成真2001Historical2.2M WordsOngoing This novel is for both male and female readers. I'm a fan of Zhou Yu from the CCTV version of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and in this alternate world, I let my idol unite Europe, Asia, and Africa. Zhou Yu transmigrates into the frail Jia Lian. He plans to save the Twelve Beauties and restore the Jia family, but Emperor Cao Cao grows so suspicious of him that all he can do is lie flat. But he can't die! If he kicks the bucket, Cao Cao, Cao Zhi, and Liu Zhen will all have to join him. The big 1.7kReads9.5Score194Shelves
40. 40 三 Three Kingdoms: Eight Million for the Governorship of Ba Commandery 三国：八百万买巴郡太守 Little Tangyuan 521小汤圆521Historical344k WordsOngoing (Power struggles, farming, daily life, modern knowledge, with occasional alternate history for the sake of the plot!) In the third year of Guanghe, the Western Garden sells official posts at clearly marked prices. The great clans of Yingchuan fight over the post of governor, the governor of Ba Commandery launches a rebellion, and for half a year, no one wants the job, even for eight million. Jiang Lin, a transmigrator, arrives in the late Han dynasty along with his delivery van and makes more th 7.8kReads7.3Score383Shelves

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    This book is really good! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts] I am the author of this book.

41. 41 蜀 The Shu Han Dynasty Was No Romantic Tale 蜀汉不浪漫 Dudu Who Lives on the Moon住在月亮上的嘟嘟Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [No golden finger] + [Multiple heroines] + [Political intrigue] + [A struggle for supremacy] + [Not a mindless power fantasy] A king does not settle for a corner of the realm; Han and its enemies cannot coexist. The romance of Shu Han has never been confined to the pages of a book. The heart and dreams of one generation were worn away, time and again, by the Northern Expeditions. Standing in the torrents of his age, what will Ma Cheng choose? Will he be a loyal subject who restores the Han dynas 29.4kReads8.3Score3.2kShelves

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    You could try reading this book, from the late Shu Han period.

42. 42 三 Three Kingdoms: Lü Bu Is My Dad 三国之吕布是我爹 I Ate a Melon吃了个瓜Historical3.4M WordsCompleted In a single day, he transmigrated back to the Three Kingdoms period! To Lü Xi's dismay, Lü Bu turned out to be his father! And now, this flamboyant old man was planning to assassinate Ding Yuan and pledge himself to Dong Zhuo... Faced with a fork in the road, would Lü Xi stop him or egg him on? 1kReads7.9Score117Shelves

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    Both of these are good.

43. 43 家 My Father Is Guan Yunchang 家父关云长 Youngster from Longdong陇东少年Historical2.0M WordsCompleted (No System + One Female Lead + Rousing Ensemble Cast + Smart Characters) A criminal investigator from the future transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes Guan Xing, Guan Yu’s second son. It is the winter of Jian’an 24. Guan Yu has just been defeated at Maicheng and is about to retreat to Linju, where Lu Meng will surround him. At this moment of mortal peril, Guan Xing proposes a switch-home strategy, advising Guan Yu to head east against the current and raid Jianye, trading cities wit 16.7kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
44. 44 三 No More Cowards in Jiangdong 三国，江东在无鼠辈 Bow at the Waist弓箭在腰Historical446k WordsOngoing No System, wish fulfillment, political intrigue. Zhang Liao led eight hundred men against a hundred thousand. Let him try that against me, Zhou Yan. Jiangdong only knows infighting and never thinks about making progress. That's not how I, Zhou Yan, do things. Some fool said the mice of Jiangdong aren't worth plotting with. Let's see if I, Zhou Yan, don't chop him down. I came to this era for a reason. I won't let you stand around shouting about the mice of Jiangdong. After my soul enters the bod 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is quite good. The protagonist travels to Jiangdong and eventually conquers the world.

45. 45 称 I Became Emperor by Serving as Regent for the Young Heir 称帝从托孤摄政王开始 Hua Ran花冉Historical176k WordsOngoing Ying Changge, an unambitious young man who had transmigrated, woke up to find himself the youngest regent prince of the Great Han Dynasty! In the fifteenth year of the Tianjing era, vassal kings carved out territories and declared themselves rulers. Political intrigue churned beneath the court's surface, war fires blazed along the borders, and forces in the martial world stirred restlessly. To make matters worse, natural disasters struck one after another, leaving the people destitute. When his 5.3kReads—Score219Shelves

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    Conquering the heavens, engaging in power struggles, strategizing, and ruthless battles—watch as the protagonist plots his way to the top.

46. 46 我 Battling Heaven and Earth in Another World: The Gods and Demons Descend 我在异世战天地之神魔降临 Hua Ran花冉Eastern Fantasy474k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world, he gains the “Conquer the Heavens and Myriad Worlds Emperor System” in a world where countless races coexist and might makes right. Humanity is weak, but Ling Yu rises from obscurity and wages war across the heavens. “You have oppressed humanity, and I refuse to accept it! I will rule over humanity, and all the other races must submit.” His ministers declare, “All under heaven belongs to the emperor, and all who dwell within its borders are his subjects.” “ 253Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 三 Three Kingdoms: I’m Lu Bu, Sweeping Through the Beauties with My Halberd 三国：我吕布，戟挑群芳 With Brush and Ink, I Paint Your Beauty执笔墨画妳倾城Historical127k WordsCompleted A modern man named Lü Bu accidentally had his soul transported to the end of the Han dynasty, where he became Lü Bu. He then recruited famous generals and strategists, raised an army, killed Liu Bei, defeated Cao Cao, and unified the realm. 282Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Intelligent protagonists, multiple female leads, no system, a rare gem among Three Kingdoms novels.

48. 48 三 Three Kingdoms: Reborn as Zhao Yun, with Diao Chan Sharpening My Spear 三国：重生赵云，貂蝉为我磨枪 With Brush and Ink, I Paint Your Beauty执笔墨画妳倾城Historical2.4M WordsCompleted “You wretch! Your master's wife is pregnant. Was it you...?” “Impossible! I didn't! It wasn't me! I absolutely did not do it!” His soul transmigrates into Zhao Yun. He steals Liu Bei's second and third brothers, then takes Yuan Shao's two trusted generals. He forms an oath of brotherhood with five men in the Peach Garden, and begins his quest to conquer the land in Youzhou, plotting out the whole board. With the help of the noblewoman Empress He, his fortunes soar from then on, and he rises stea 16.1kReads8.6Score1.9kShelves
49. 49 三 The Three Kingdoms' Fiercest Bandit 三国第一悍匪 With Brush and Ink, I Paint Your Beauty执笔墨画妳倾城Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A dragon's roar shakes the world, and countless streams of dragon energy converge on Qingzhou. Huangfu Qing, courtesy name Wushuang, studied under Li Yan, the Spear Sage. After mastering the martial arts, he descended from the mountain, gathering fierce generals and brilliant strategists. Starting in Qingzhou, he founded Qinglong Mountain and built Qingdi City. He had intended to wait quietly for the right moment, then transform into a dragon and roar across the nine heavens. But an enigma surro 14.4kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
50. 50 三 The Rise of Great Wei in the Three Kingdoms 三国之大魏崛起 The Green-Robed Guest with Wine载酒青衣客Historical2.6M WordsCompleted When the Han loses its hold, the whole realm rises to claim it. This is an age of sweeping upheaval, an age of blood and fire. Fierce generals abound, strategists are as numerous as raindrops, and beauties are as lovely as jade. In this life, reborn as Cao Pi, I’ll break through Jiangdong, strike into Shu, unify the realm, and bring peace to all ages! 2.4kReads8.3Score147Shelves

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