Three Kingdoms Stories About a Faction Rising from Nothing 写三国的，必须是从零发展的势力

1. 201 三 The Three Kingdoms, Unromanced 三国不演义 Wang Jueren王觉仁Historical215k WordsCompleted A historically accurate Romance of the Three Kingdoms! Did Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei never swear brotherhood in the Peach Garden? Did Zhuge Liang never borrow arrows with straw boats? Open this book and discover the real Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, and others from history. This is all you need to read to learn about the Three Kingdoms. The Three Kingdoms era was a time of upheaval and change, and heroes emerged in droves. Official histories, unofficial legends, and fictionalized account 3.4kReads9.6Score493Shelves
2. 202 司 Sima the Old Rogue 司马老贼 Tu Xuan土玄Historical895k WordsCompleted He is the gravedigger of Cao Wei and the founder of Western Jin. He is the “old rogue Sima,” and the last winner of the Three Kingdoms. Centered on Sima Yi, this novel unfolds a sweeping panorama of the late Han and Three Kingdoms era. Witness how he treads carefully under the suspicion of three generations of powerful rulers: Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui; how he and Zhuge Liang wage an ultimate contest of will and national strength at Mount Qi and the Wei River; and how, in his twilight years, 474Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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   The novel's cyclical portrayal of "oaths" and "betrayals"—from the oath at Luoshui to betraying Jiang Ji, to the promises and schemes in a series of subsequent power struggles—the loss of "faith and righteousness" becomes a cold footnote to the Sima clan's path to power, and also an eternal question that challenges all participants in history.

3. 203 穿 Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms and Recruit 108 Generals 穿越三国，招募一百零八将 Shattered Jade in the Mortal World玉碎红尘Historical1.6M WordsCompleted The bigger the waves, the more valuable the fish. Jiang Lin’s soul travels back to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty. When bandits attack, his family is destroyed, leaving behind only his little sister. As the only man left in the family, he must take responsibility for providing for them. How will Jiang Lin use the knowledge and foresight from his previous life to forge a new world amid the chaos of the Three Kingdoms? Kill Liu Bei, recruit Cao Cao, destroy Yuan Shao, subdue Sun Quan… One day, 4.5kReads8.5Score368Shelves

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   Starting from scratch, having nothing, to unifying the world.

4. 204 三 Three Kingdoms: Ten Thousand Realms 三国：万境 Sui Xin Luo Chen随昕落尘Historical1.3M WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms story is full of regrets, lamentations, and injustices. This time, the protagonist, Chen Li, becomes the answer to all those “what ifs.” This Three Kingdoms story has no Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage, no Burning of Bowang, and no Seven In and Seven Out. It may be rather different from the Three Kingdoms you know. Take a guess: what will you find in this book? 58Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Give this book a try. It should fit the theme, not mindless, and not a wish-fulfillment story. If you don't like it, please don't criticize.

5. 205 重 Reborn in the Three Kingdoms as a Rogue 重生三国做流氓 Ruochong若冲Historical231k WordsOngoing In his previous life, he was a corporate drone, working overtime every day, getting chewed out by his boss and screwed over by his coworkers. He thought that was the worst life could get. But now he knows true suffering is not knowing whether you’ll die in the next second, having to make life-or-death decisions in an instant, and having all your dignity trampled while you force a smile. That is the chaos of war. Human life is as worthless as weeds. Killing a person is easier than killing a chick 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Xi Zhicai turned around and looked at him, his eyes showing an unusual seriousness. "My lord," he said, "Sun Tzu's Art of War says, 'First make yourself invincible, then wait for the enemy to become vulnerable.' Today, Hedong is a place that is 'vulnerable,' but it is not a cage that is 'invincible.' Bingzhou is the foundation of invincibility."

6. 206 三 Three Kingdoms: Let the Heavens Face Their Death 三国：请苍天赴死 Running Catfish奔跑的鲶鱼Historical388k WordsOngoing Other people transmigrate: They become princes and nobles or celebrated scholars from powerful families. They give a mighty shake of their imposing frame, and renowned generals immediately bow before them. Liu Ce transmigrates: He becomes a Yellow Turban commander, Zhang Jiao’s son-in-law, trapped in a lonely city with an army of old, weak, sick, and disabled soldiers. His only option is to sharpen his blade first. Once the blade is sharp, he discovers something. It turns out Heaven can die slow 89Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Born into the Yellow Turban Rebellion, not brainless.

7. 207 我 My Years in the Three Kingdoms 我在三国那些年 Little Ghost Master小鬼爷Historical104k WordsOngoing The moment you leave this world, the world has already been destroyed, hasn’t it… [Three Kingdoms, emperors, System, no harem, not invincible, slow burn, the protagonist can die. If you’re sensitive, steer clear. Three chapters a day.] The gears of fate began to turn when I was eighteen. I transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms because of a woman. At eighteen, amid the flames of war, I met a girl who bloomed like a spring flower. Her name was An Nan. Gradually, as if waking from a dream, I realiz —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 208 三 Three Kingdoms: I Rise to Power in Jiangdong 三国：争霸天下，我在江东崛起 Listening to the Sound of Silence聆听不动声响Historical723k WordsCompleted Zhou Yu transmigrates to Jiangdong at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, becoming a member of the Zhou clan in Shu County, Lujiang. According to the family records, Zhou Yu turns out to be Zhou Yu’s great-great-grandfather. First, I’ll recruit Lu Su and Taishi Ci, and save Wen Chou. Then I’ll get to Zhao Yun before anyone else. There are so many talented officials and mighty generals in the world. Come, all of you, into my bowl! 767Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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   Classic Three Kingdoms text, no system!

9. 209 三 Three Kingdoms: It All Began When I Transmigrated into Lü Bu 三国：从穿越成了吕布开始 A-Shares Can Keep Falling for All I CareA股不管跌Historical482k WordsCompleted Among men, a Red Hare; among horses, Lü Bu! Everyone says you're a servant of three masters, a man with no honor. So why not overturn the world? Turn heaven and earth upside down, and make the name of the Lü family resound throughout the Han empire! Not a single female lead. 130Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The new book has just launched and shows great potential. I update 4000+ words daily from Monday to Friday and 8000+ words daily on weekends.

10. 210 三 Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao Dug Me Out 三国：我被曹操挖出来 Mo Yin Xiao Wei摸银笑尉Historical5.8M WordsCompleted While everyone else transmigrated into a life of luxury, unlucky Chen Ye transmigrated into a coffin. He clung to life with the help of a System for over half a month, and was just about to kick the bucket when Cao Cao dug him up! 2.5kReads7.1Score241Shelves
11. 211 三 Three Kingdoms: Ten-Thousandfold Returns, My Lord, I Will Never Hoard Them 三国：万倍返还，主公我绝不私藏 Frosty Long Night如霜长夜Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Liu Yao transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Give a famous figure from the Three Kingdoms something, and there’s a chance you’ll get something back! [Ding! Gave Zhao Yun a long spear. Returned 100 Hundred-Forged Mo Dao blades, multiplied ten thousand times!] [Ding! Gave Liu Bei wound medicine. Returned a Dragon-Tiger Profound Power Pill, multiplied ten thousand times!] [Ding! Gave Zhang Fei a bowl of millet porridge. Returned 10,000 bowls of rice topped with fish-flavored shredde 5.3kReads7.5Score376Shelves
12. 212 三 Three Kingdoms: I Was a Lazybones, Yet Became a Mentor to Cao Wei's Emperor 三国：咸鱼的我，却成了曹魏帝师 Fu Jianquan Zhou福健全粥Historical4.2M WordsOngoing Su Yu transmigrates to the final years of the Han dynasty and becomes the first strategist in Cao Cao's camp, winning Cao Cao's trust and becoming his confidant. As eighteen warlords from the eastern provinces unite to campaign against Dong Zhuo, Su Yu helps the still-weak Cao Cao reap enormous rewards from the coalition's campaign. Later, at Su Yu's suggestion, Cao Cao occupies Yan Province and makes it his base. He battles Yuan Shu, welcomes the emperor, destroys Lu Bu, captures Liu Bei, and f 671Reads8.4Score115Shelves
13. 213 极 Ultimate Three Kingdoms: I, Zhao Yun, Shatter Heaven's Will With My Spear 极武三国：我赵云，以枪碎天道 Pure Alpha纯净阿尔法Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, he thought this was just a chaotic age of taking up a spear and killing enemies. That was until he saw it with his own eyes: a Fifth-Realm expert slaughtering ordinary people, only to be struck by heavenly lightning and reduced to ashes. It turned out this world had an ironclad law: the higher one's cultivation, the more one was constrained by the rules of Heaven's Way. The great clans monopolized the world's fortune, while Heaven's Way 893Reads6.1Score100Shelves

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    Highly recommended! Fast updates, a fresh worldview and perspective, not just a pure wish-fulfillment story, but also emphasizes strategy! Worth reading.

14. 214 扩 Expanding the Frontiers 扩疆 Old Gao of the Three Kingdoms三国老高Historical220k WordsCompleted Li Huai, a modern-day big shot, traveled back to the end of the Han dynasty and became a county magistrate's son. He never got to enjoy the perks of being a second-generation official. Instead, foreign tribes invaded, his parents were killed, and the Yellow Turbans rose in revolt. He formed sworn brotherhoods and gathered the Thirteen Guardians, winning over strategists and fierce generals. Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Dian Wei: they're all coming home with me. Build a base, raise an army, fight the barb 81Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The orphaned son of a border county magistrate, starting from scratch, thirteen children killed foreign tribes.

15. 215 大 Great Han: I, the First Emperor, Scare Cao Cao from the Start 大汉：朕，始皇帝，开局吓哭曹操 Silent Blackfish无言黑鱼Historical424k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just been released, so it'll gradually rise. Read with confidence!) [An emperor for the ages + soul transmigration + no System + unifying the Three Kingdoms + rebuilding the Great Qin] [Also known as: Soul Transmigration into Emperor Xian: Ying Zheng has Cao Cao in his grip from the start] Ying Zheng transmigrates into the body of Liu Xie, the puppet emperor of the late Han dynasty. At this moment, he is hiding in a gap in the restroom wall, writing a blood message with his 341Reads7.9Score103Shelves

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    Does Ying Zheng being reborn as a puppet emperor count?

16. 216 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting as Cai Mao, I Lead Jingzhou to Defy Fate 三国：开局蔡瑁我带荆州逆天改命 All Things Stand in Shadow万有影立Historical830k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Transmigration] [System] [Farming] [Infrastructure] [Struggle for supremacy] [Defying fate] They say the Han dynasty’s four centuries of fortune have run out. They say even fertile Jingzhou cannot withstand the flames of war. They say I, Cai Mao, am the Three Kingdoms’ most unfairly maligned background character. War engulfs the late Han. The Yellow Turbans rebel, warlords divide the land, and bones lie exposed across the thirteen provinces, with not a chicken crowing for a tho 192Reads—Score—Shelves

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    We must start from scratch! We must break free from the confines of Wei, Shu, and Wu!

17. 217 汉 Late Han Hero: From County Magistrate to Emperor 汉末枭雄：从县令到皇帝 Erzhen贰真Historical542k WordsOngoing In the sixth year of Zhongping, Dong Zhuo wreaks havoc in the capital, and the realm falls into chaos. The moment Wang Ning opens his eyes, he finds himself a poor county magistrate in Lingzhi County, a remote frontier town in Liaoxi. Two thousand Yellow Turban remnants are besieging the city, while fewer than two hundred soldiers remain to defend it. Just as the city is about to fall, a nineteen-year-old young man in white passes by with his clansmen and offers to help defend it. The young man 31.6kReads6.9Score2.3kShelves
18. 218 三 Three Kingdoms: The System Helps Me Conquer All, Starting as a Refugee 三国：系统助我称霸，从流民开始 Master of Wind, Fire, Mountain, and Forest风火山林主Historical1.5M WordsCompleted This is a true mythological version of the Three Kingdoms. When your vital energy breaks a hundred, you can be called a grandmaster. When a military formation takes shape, it can stand against a thousand troops. Fortune transforms into dragons, and the strong vie for the Mandate of Heaven. When Chen Ning transmigrates into this world, he is nothing but a refugee on the verge of death. He has no family connections, no backing, only a 2kReads6.3Score176Shelves

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    Good-looking, self-made, golden finger

19. 219 我 I Challenged the Three Kingdoms Generals Alone and Scared Kongming's Feather Fan Right Out of His Hand 我在三国阵前单挑，吓掉孔明羽扇 Mr. Wooden Sword木剑先生Historical308k WordsCompleted [High Martial Arts, Crushing Power, Breaking Schemes with Strength, Xianxia Style, Pure Power Fantasy] Gao Han transmigrated as the "strongest warrior of the Three Kingdoms." He unexpectedly gained a System, multiplying his strength several times over. Gao Han rode alone to challenge his foes before their ranks, breaking every technique with sheer force! Zhang Fei wasn't convinced: "I may have lost, but that's only because my horse was too weak!" Zhao Yun said with a righteous look: "Yide, you'r 1.3kReads7.9Score142Shelves
20. 220 三 Three Kingdoms: All the Pig Trotter Rice You Can Eat, Watch Me Sweep Across the World 三国：猪脚饭管够，看我席卷天下 Braised Eggplant and Soy-Braised Chicken红烧茄子黄焖鸡Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Qi Ning transmigrates to the late Eastern Han dynasty, at the dawn of the Three Kingdoms, and becomes a member of the Yellow Turban army! They've barely settled into a county town they just captured when the enemy comes right back to reclaim it. The city is nearly out of food, and enemy troops surround it from outside. Just as Qi Ning is about to despair, the System appears. He successfully binds himself to the Reputation Shop System. No need to worry about anything else: there'll always be enou 4.3kReads7.6Score277Shelves

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    "The Late Eastern Han Dynasty: We, the Yellow Turban Army, Provide Food and Lodging!" Is a super interesting historical fantasy novel that's definitely worth reading! The protagonist transmigrates to the late Eastern Han Dynasty and becomes a member of the Yellow Turban Army. Initially an insignificant figure in the chaotic world, his protagonist aura shines through. Using his modern thinking and unique insights, he stirs up trouble within the Yellow Turban Army. He not only cleverly resolves numerous crises but also helps the Yellow Turban Army grow stronger step by step. Under the slogan of "food and lodging provided," a unique and thrilling legend unfolds. Come and witness the protagonist's legendary journey!

21. 221 三 The Great Chu Under Heaven: A Three Kingdoms Saga 三国之大楚天下 Fan Chen帆辰Historical1.5M WordsCompleted After the defeat at Gaixia, descendants of Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, changed their names and withdrew into the mountains. When Xiang Yang, a hero of the late Han dynasty, learned their identity, he gathered extraordinary talents and mighty generals from across the land, carrying on his ancestor's legacy to overthrow the Han and revive Chu. The descendants of the Xiang family, guided by the sage strategist Yuzhenzi, laid plans for the generals of the realm and came to Xiang Yang' 800Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    Let's share this great book, Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

22. 222 三 Three Kingdoms: I’m a Civil Engineering Maniac with a Million Soldiers 三国：我，基建狂魔，拥兵百万 Flash Wanderer闪客游神Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Liu Chu transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and awakens the [Overlord System]. From the start, he completes a System mission, binds a main city, and becomes the magistrate of Jiumen County. He receives the [Xiang Yu template], maxing out his martial prowess. Every time he builds up his main city, he receives generous rewards. [Repair the crumbling city walls and receive 3,000 spears and 3,000 sets of armor.] [Repair the long-neglected moat and receive 100 warhorses.] [Raise the main city 906Reads7.0Score102Shelves
23. 223 我 I Revived the Qin Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms 我在三国振兴大秦 Leaves Dancing in the Wind11落叶随风11Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Descendant of the Ancestral Dragon + Destroy Han and Restore Qin + Conquer the World + Transmigration + System + Summoning + Beauties; the protagonist isn’t a saint or a simp, has a slightly scheming streak, and everyone is smart] Zhao Xin transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty as a descendant of the Ancestral Dragon, carrying the heavy responsibility of restoring his fallen kingdom. Since Cao, Sun, and Liu are incompetent and cannot protect our vast Chinese realm, and the old thie 2.3kReads7.7Score177Shelves
24. 224 三 A Warrior's Saga Across Time and Space in the Three Kingdoms 三国时空穿越之兵王风云 Fan Chen帆辰Historical803k WordsCompleted Zhang Wen, leader of the 21st-century Wild Wolf Special Forces team, is carrying out a special mission when he accidentally falls off a cliff while trying to save a comrade. He transmigrates through time to the Three Kingdoms era, where his soul inhabits the body of Zhang Shiping’s eldest son, a merchant from Zhongshan in Jizhou. Thus begins his quest for supremacy in the Three Kingdoms: recruiting fierce generals and strategists, winning the hearts of beautiful women, pacifying the Central Plai 1kReads8.4Score106Shelves
25. 225 三 Three Kingdoms: Infinite Supplies, Trading Cola and Spicy Wings for the Two Qiaos 三国：无限物资，可乐辣翅换二乔 Old Zhu, Old Zhu老朱老朱Historical1.1M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms, I became Wang Ce, and everyone's in a pretty good mood. I hope those who enjoy it will show their support. 26Reads5.5Score—Shelves
26. 226 三 Three Kingdoms: The Cruelest Strategist, Making Cao Cao Break Out in a Cold Sweat 三国：最狠军师，老曹吓得出冷汗 Stubborn Roast Leg of Lamb倔强的烤羊腿Historical1.3M WordsOngoing He transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and bluffs his way into becoming Cao Cao's ace military strategist. The Battle of Guandu is about to begin. Cao Cao has just suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Yan Liang. With provisions running low and an epidemic spreading, he can't help but fret. Cao Cao: “Our army is short on provisions. Does anyone have a plan?” Li Fei: “I have one. There's a county outside Baima City with a population of a hundred thousand...” Cao Cao says nothing. “Our ar 4.3kReads6.0Score321Shelves
27. 227 三 Three Kingdoms: I Recruit Zhao Yun as My Underling from the Start 三国：开局就收赵云做小弟 Coastal Old Cured Meat沿海老腊肉Historical268k WordsOngoing Empress He: “Taishi Ziyi is remarkably virile, far better than that dead Liu Hong!” Yuan Shao: “Taishi Ziyi, you debaucher the imperial harem. I want nothing to do with you!” Cao Cao: “The only heroes under Heaven are Ziyi and me!” Zhao Yun: “I would brave any danger for my big brother, without hesitation!” Guo Jia: “My lord, if you run into that big-eared bandit, don't show him any mercy!” Dong Zhuo: “Taishi Ziyi, you've gone too far! I'll have you cut to pieces!” Liu Bei: “If only I had —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist independently develops his own power. This first book is the best, highly recommended!

28. 228 三 Three Kingdoms: Heir to the Sage Strategist, I Help Liu Bei Conquer the Realm 三国：谋圣之后，我帮刘备拿天下 Dragon in the Wind龙行风Historical1.3M WordsCompleted No System + Assisting Liu Bei + Ensemble Cast + Slow Burn, not a wish-fulfillment novel. Zhang Yu transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes a minor clerk in Runan. When a collateral branch of the Yuan family smears his name, Zhang Yu beats them up, then promptly takes Chen Dao with him to Suanzao to join Liu Bei. A letter predicting the future sets Zhang Yu on the path of a strategist. From then on, he assists Liu Bei in campaigns across the land, leading the Han dynasty to 5kReads8.8Score323Shelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a minor official in Runan City. Unable to endure humiliation, he beats up his superior, recruits Chen Dao to join Liu Bei, and boasts that he is a descendant of Zhang Liang. Later, he even saves Liu Xie. Completed, slow-paced, no system.

29. 229 骥 Galloping Through the Three Kingdoms 骥行三国 Zhao Buyan赵不言Historical687k WordsCompleted From the start, I’m in the Battle of Yiling. I’m a nobody, so no one listens to what I have to say. Fortunately, I have the Chairman’s commentary on this battle. Through the protagonist’s eyes, readers are drawn into the tumultuous middle period of the Three Kingdoms. This isn’t a conventional power fantasy. I do my best to stay true to the historical figures’ personalities and interpret their relationships and political struggles through the lenses of personal interest, politics, and human natu 1.8kReads8.7Score118Shelves
30. 230 三 Three Kingdoms: I, Liu Adou, Am Definitely Not Cao Cao's Son 三国：我刘阿斗真不是曹操的种啊 Suddenly, You Look Like You秃然好像你Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, iron-blooded, no System, little romance] There’s no time to explain. It’s the twenty-fourth year of Jian’an, and Liu Shan is coming your way with the bearing of a formidable warlord. What gives you the right to lecture me? The two capitals and thirteen provinces of Great Han rest on my shoulders. Those of you from powerful clans have no right to speak for the people of this world! We can just confiscate more from the powerful clans. Someone else can take the blame. Zhao Yun: 7.1kReads8.8Score708Shelves
31. 231 穿 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms: I Rule as King with a Port at My Back 穿越三国，我带着港口当大王 Drunk, Reclining Amidst Flowing Clouds流云醉卧Historical254k WordsCompleted A drink in the security booth sends him through time! The tomb raider had barely pried open a crack with his iron shovel when one casual “Working overtime?” sent him fainting. Lying in an ancient Three Kingdoms tomb in a security guard uniform, he makes an entrance straight out of the King of Hell's playbook. How wild is that? He thought it would be a hellish challenge, but his golden finger arrived late and made a grand entrance: an entire container port came along with him! Diesel generators l 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is quite fun. The male protagonist travels through the Three Kingdoms period with an entire container terminal, establishing his own power base. Diao Chan, Sun Shangxiang, and the Qiao sisters are all in his harem.

32. 232 三 Three Kingdoms: The Princess Generals 三国之姬武将 Zhao Long钊龙Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Synopsis [Collecting Generals, Wild Ancient-Era Premise, No-Brainer Fun, Feel-Good Story, Lighthearted Comedy] P.S. Recommended reading: turn your brain off! At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, the court was corrupt and the land was in chaos. Countless heroines served their country, and beauties were everywhere! That's right, heroines and beauties everywhere! “I'm Liu Bei!” a beautiful woman loudly insisted to Shen Xuan. What? Liu Bei is a woman in this world? Then what about Guan Yu and Zhan 177Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    The writing is excellent and engaging, keeping the reader entertained and far superior to other Three Kingdoms novels I've read, which have become rather bland. The character development is particularly impressive, perfectly portraying Yuan Yao, the only son of the Yuan family. He not only firmly grasps his status as the only son and wins favor but also leverages Yuan Shu's power to advance his own cause. The novel's pacing is excellent, combining the gathering of talented individuals with ongoing warfare, making it a very compelling read. The numerous chapters that foreshadow Yuan Shu's ascension to the throne will likely be the climax of the story.

33. 233 谋 Scheming in the Three Kingdoms 谋算三国 Arrow Rain, Plum Fragrance箭雨梅香Historical358k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue] + [Passionate Action] + [No System] In a chaotic age, the world is a game of chess, and every move hides a blade! The battlefield runs red with blood while schemes churn behind the scenes. From within the command tent, strategies unfold, and with a laugh, enemy ships are reduced to ashes. The highest form of warfare is to defeat an enemy through strategy, without spilling blood. But if anyone dares defy me, I’ll leave them strewn across the land, with rivers of blood flowing 1kReads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This is an incredibly good historical novel about the Three Kingdoms period; I give it a 9.9 Out of 10! [Admiration]

34. 234 重 Reborn in the Three Kingdoms: I Run Straight into Zhao Yun Rescuing Adou 重生三国：迎面碰上赵云救阿斗 Han-Tang Moonlight汉唐明月Historical1.5M WordsCompleted No System + multiple heroines + political intrigue. Yun Qi, a modern young man, unexpectedly returned to the Three Kingdoms era, just before the Battle of Red Cliffs. He devotedly protected his lord at Changban Slope and came up with a plan for Guan Yu at Huarong Trail. He became a student of Zhuge Liang, the greatest chancellor in history, while famed generals Deng Ai and Jiang Wei became his underlings. He devised brilliant strategies, battled Cao Cao, and kidnapped Cao Zhi, all for the sake o 463Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although he wasn't a commoner, he started as a lowly soldier.

35. 235 三 Three Kingdoms: Zhang Jiao Entrusts His Orphan to Me from the Start 三国：开局被张角托孤 The One on the Edge of the Stage站在舞台边缘的人Historical568k WordsCompleted (This is a story of ideals and fervor, blades and spears, flames and ashes, political intrigue and sincere devotion, lies and torches, the lowly and the heavens.) (There are no intelligence-lowering auras here, only human nature and scheming; the romance of high-powered cold-weapon warfare, with clashing arms and steeds and a spirit that sweeps across the land; legendary generals assemble, and the mightiest warriors face off.) As Zhang Jiao lay dying, he placed the bloodstained nine-jointed staf 25Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    Here, here!

36. 236 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting in Liangzhou, Building Power Step by Step 三国：从西凉开始，步步为营 Explosive Squid爆炸鱿鱼Historical10.0M WordsCompleted No System, no golden finger. A farming and political-strategy novel. Transmigrated to the late Han, he uses wisdom a thousand years ahead of its time to open up vast tracts of farmland and train elite troops. While other warlords are still forcibly recruiting soldiers, he already commands countless elite troops. While other generals are fighting over a single Red Hare, he has already assembled an army of tens of thousands of Red Hare cavalry. While the other lords are worrying about money and pr 511Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    In 189 AD, Emperor Ling of Han died, and the powerful relatives and eunuchs stirred up trouble. Dong Zhuo entered the capital, deposed the young emperor, and installed a new one, wreaking havoc on the court. Numerous warlords rose up, seeking to eliminate him. Countless powerful figures oppressed the people, leaving vast tracts of land abandoned and the people suffering immensely. A harsh winter struck, and countless people froze and starved to death along the way. But amidst this bitter and chaotic world, there was a sacred place that continuously sheltered refugees. This place was located outside Zhen Ding County in Changshan Prefecture, on Ling Shou Mountain. It was called Black Wind Village! Black Wind Village was vast, with the main village situated halfway up the mountain, and smaller villages scattered throughout the forest, forming a network that stretched all the way to the foot of the mountain. At the foot of the mountain, a handsome young man with red lips and white teeth, wearing a snow-white tiger-fur coat, a harmless smile on his face, stood on tiptoe, gazing into the distance. In the distance, a caravan of one hundred people on horseback drew ever closer. "Second Uncle!" Qin Yu called out. Leading the group was Qin Yu's second uncle.

37. 237 穿 Transmigrating to the Late Han: A Black-Tech Infrastructure System 穿越汉末之黑科技基建系统 Painting the Ups and Downs提笔画浮沉Historical60k WordsOngoing [Cutting-Edge Tech + Multi-World Infinite Adventures + Overwhelming Power + ...] When he wakes up, Yang Yi is astonished to discover that he has transmigrated to the end of the Han Dynasty, an era of political turmoil, aristocratic clans in power, and human lives as worthless as grass. And he is merely a distant relative by marriage of the Hongnong Yang clan of Xiliang, so distant that he can barely claim the connection? Just as Yang Yi thinks he's doomed, the Black-Tech Infrastructure System co —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Yang Yi was very satisfied with their discipline, and everyone's martial prowess had reached the level of a third-rate general, with the centurion even reaching the level of a second-rate general. Standing at the head of the column was Zhang Liao, who had once been pursued by foreign tribes. Yang Yi recalled that when he was training his family soldiers again, he had encountered Zhang Liao being chased. At that time, Zhang Liao was seriously wounded and had nowhere to run from the enemy. Seeing this, Yang Yi didn't hesitate to help him and rescue him. To thank Yang Yi for saving his life, Zhang Liao decided to join Yang Yi's army and become his capable lieutenant.

38. 238 长 The Long River at Sunset: The Life of a Man from the Late Han Dynasty 长河落日：一个汉末人的一生 San Yi Qiubai三易秋白Historical285k WordsOngoing In the chaotic final years of the Han dynasty, I am nothing but a commoner. No System, no mighty generals, no political schemes. I only want to survive the flames of war and witness the rise and fall of heroes, and the changing of dynasties. This is the complete life of an ordinary man in the chaotic Three Kingdoms era. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Title: Sunset Over the Long River: The Life of a Man in the Late Han Dynasty Tags: Late Han Dynasty | Realistic | No Cheat Codes | Survival in Chaos Highlights: A perspective on the Three Kingdoms from an ordinary person's point of view; no struggle for supremacy, only survival. Slow-burn but with a strong build-up. A must-read for fans of historical fiction!

39. 239 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
40. 240 这 This Three Kingdoms Has No Transmigration 这个三国不穿越 Marquis of Xiangping, Defender of the East镇东襄平侯Historical700k WordsCompleted There are fewer and fewer novels about the Three Kingdoms that stick to the official history. This one presents a complete picture of the era, with the schemes and calculations of great figures, the helplessness and laments of ordinary people, incisive analysis, historical figures weighing their decisions, and examinations of the historical context. It features vivid depictions of military strategy and warfare, as well as the complexities of human relationships at every turn. All these elements 229Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This is a vivid historical account of the Three Kingdoms period, offering insights into historical events and figures, revealing the strategies, power struggles, interests, and human relationships behind them. It focuses on the geography, military affairs, powerful families, personnel, and intrigues of the Three Kingdoms era. The book maintains a fair and impartial approach, avoiding bias or prejudice.

41. 241 三 Three Kingdoms: I Transmigrated as the Villain's Strategist 三国：穿越成反派军师 Letters from Wei Ke锦书魏客Historical365k WordsOngoing [Multiple transmigrations + No system + Political intrigue + Conquest + History rewriting + Creative purple mark setting (cheat code)] I want to pledge allegiance to Liu Bei! You, Dong Zhuo, are trying to tie me to your own chariot? Fine! Then tie me tighter! I'm going to achieve swift unification! Li Ru and Niu Fu are blocking our way? Then let's devise a plan to hang their heads on the city walls of Chang'an! Is Lü Bu a fickle, treacherous traitor? Then let's capture his mother as a hostage! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A lone traveler transmigrates, slowly groping his way forward amidst chaos. The opponents are intelligent, the characters are well-developed, and the plot adheres to historical accuracy (Romance of the Three Kingdoms). There's no system, and the cheat abilities are highly limited! It's exhilarating! But not mindless fun! Brothers who like the Three Kingdoms should give it a try! I guarantee no interruptions, no abandonment, and no bad ending! If I fail to meet these three points, readers can come and criticize me!

42. 242 三 Three Kingdoms: The First Revolutionary Army Group 三国：第一革命集团军 Deng Ziqi's Back Molar邓紫棋的后槽牙Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [The rating was just posted and is rather low. Enjoy with confidence.] (Red Revolution, Red Literature, no System, liberation, reform, Red ideology, late Han and Three Kingdoms) True strength has never lain in individual valor or empty slogans. It lies in advanced organization, scientific theory, and the blazing fire of “hope” kindled in the hearts of billions of the oppressed! From an unknown refugee to a Red leader who commands the attention of the realm’s warlords, Li Zheng shows all of the H 506Reads7.6Score123Shelves

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    The word count is a bit low right now, but I'll be updating 20,000 words a day.

43. 243 重 Reborn in the Three Kingdoms: The Road to Power 重生三国：崛起之路 An Axe一把斧头Historical188k WordsOngoing [No System, relatively faithful to history, an ordinary person’s rise from nothing at the end of the Han dynasty] The road to power is not just the protagonist’s. At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, the only true colossus was the Yuan clan of Runan. After Emperor Ling’s death, the fall of the Han dynasty gave all the heroes of the age a chance to flourish. Their rise is part of this story too. See how Ma Shoucheng goes from woodcutter to noble, how Cao Mengde rises from the descendants of eu 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new book features a protagonist with no background, no reputation, and no money—a true "three-nothing" individual. He starts from scratch amidst the great upheavals of the late Eastern Han Dynasty. It's a historical novel, without a system, no technology, and the protagonist doesn't acknowledge any father figure.

44. 244 穿 Transmigrating into a Chaotic Era: From Refugee to Emperor 穿越到乱世从流民再到皇帝 He Yiren, Who Likes Pigeons喜欢土鸽的贺伊人Historical496k WordsCompleted Centered on Yan Zhixin, chief engineer at a construction site, this story follows the “Survival Infrastructure System” and its golden finger, which he gains after transmigrating. It weaves together key events as he struggles to survive the bitter cold, helps others, confronts crises with the authorities, and establishes a stronghold. Through his own hard work, he rises from a displaced refugee to prominence, contends for supremacy in a chaotic age, and, almost without meaning to, successfully cl —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try harder, try harder

45. 245 三 Reborn in the Three Kingdoms as Lu Bu: Who Can Stand in My Way? 三国重生为吕布，看谁能拦我的路 Take a Couple of Walks溜达两圈Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + Comedy + Absurdity + No Female Lead (women are all supporting characters) + Quick Transmigration + Lu Bu] After transmigrating to the late Han Dynasty, he somehow became Lu Bu, a man of unmatched courage but no brains! His intelligence didn't improve at all, but he did gain the ability to double his martial prowess! I refuse to believe I can't unify the realm through brute force just because I'm not as smart as everyone else! No matter how clever Li Ru, Jia Xu, Guo Jia, Xun Yu, 1.2kReads6.3Score113Shelves

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    This book is quite good; it's a comedy.

46. 246 工 An Engineer's Journey to Conquer the Han Empire 工程师的大汉征途 He Yiren, Who Likes Pigeons喜欢土鸽的贺伊人Historical174k WordsCompleted A new story is here! I hope you’ll come read my work on Tomato Novel and enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well. (Some parts of this story are made up and wildly imaginative, with my thoughts wandering wherever they please, but I am serious about writing it. Please read with caution.) 1Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 247 杀 Killing Enemies Makes Me Stronger: I’m Cheating in the Three Kingdoms 杀敌就变强：我在三国开挂了 Blue-Haired Beast Who Loves the Swan喜欢白鹄的蓝毛巨兽Historical675k WordsCompleted On the frontier in the late Han dynasty, a seventeen-year-old youth from a fortified manor unexpectedly awakens the “God of Slaughter System.” Each kill earns attribute points, and the stronger the enemy, the greater the reward! Others train in martial arts for ten years and still can't match him killing a single commandant. Others study military strategy for years and still can't match him cutting down one famous general. Martial prowess, command, intelligence: invest points to grow stronger, a 4kReads8.3Score269Shelves

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    The Three Kingdoms story is a data-driven narrative, with five dimensions: martial prowess, intelligence, leadership, politics, and charisma. It also incorporates a significant amount of historical knowledge, making the setting quite rigorous. Starting from a border region, the logic is decent, with few major flaws, making it a satisfying read. The protagonist is a native of the area, his growth is commendable, and he possesses strong military abilities. A safe read! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

48. 248 乱 Clouds Fly in Disarray 乱云飞 Panda with a Saber佩刀熊猫Historical582k WordsCompleted In the chaotic final years of the Han Dynasty, a country boy faces one perilous step after another, gradually finding his footing. Everyone knows that in troubled times, slaves bully their masters and the old are tormented by ghosts. Yet heroes rise in turbulent times, and the age makes the man. Behold: Zuo Qingmang on the left, Wuchang on the right, war banners snapping in the wind, a thousand cavalry sweeping over the ridge. 120Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    If you're starting from scratch with no systematic approach, try this completely different take on the late Han and Three Kingdoms period.

49. 249 三 Three Kingdoms: The Hidden General and Strategist of 194 三国：194年隐形名将谋士 Crazy Fun疯玩42k WordsCompleted Three Kingdoms: The Hidden Master Strategist of 194 144Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 250 岁 In the Year of Jiazi, the Warlords Vie for Supremacy and I Raise the Yellow Turban Banner 岁在甲子，诸侯争霸我插黄巾旗 Silly Little Wolf Brush憨憨小狼毫Historical979k WordsOngoing Knowing how it all ends, why does Zhang Jiao insist on becoming the man who tolls the death knell for the Han Dynasty? Why is Lu Bu cursed as a servant of three masters, yet calls himself a servant of the common people? Why does the commander guarding Jingxing Pass howl and curse in the middle of the night? What answer is young Guo Jia searching for as he travels a thousand miles? Why, on the day Zhuge Kongming proposes marriage, is he asked whether he knows how to turn tricks? … A young man fr 117Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book begins with the story of refugees, attracting comrades with their ideas, establishing Party branches, developing a base area in the Taihang Mountains, seizing Changshan during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, fighting against the Han army, liberating Hebei, and establishing the Beiming Protectorate.

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