The Pinnacle of Three Kingdoms Fiction, No System 三国小说巅峰之作，不要系统。

1. 1 死 Death Rewind: Save the World in 48 Hours 死亡回档，48小时拯救世界 Rice-Scented Crisps稻香锅巴Urban1.5M WordsOngoing A car accident gave Wang Cong the ability to rewind time upon death! Just as he was getting ready to buy a lottery ticket and reach the pinnacle of life… The sky split open. Alien spaceships descended, and a flash of white light wiped out the world! Only two days remained. The countdown to extinction had begun. … “If I can rewind time by dying, can I save the world?” “You can, but you can't fill every hole the apocalypse leaves behind.” “Then if I bring along a group of comrades who've ri 115.7kReads8.6Score11.7kShelves

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   Aside from the first book, which is a highly-rated work based on the Three Kingdoms period, the first one, "Apocalypse Reversal," is really good.

2. 2 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
3. 3 我 I Am Liu Bei: A Commoner's Rise 我是刘备：草根的逆袭 Shen Chen沈忱Historical216k WordsCompleted Written in the first person, this book brings readers the sweeping history of the Later Han and Three Kingdoms period. Through fiction, it also offers an objective, detailed analysis of the historical figure Liu Bei, revealing how this commoner made a stunning comeback, the hardships he endured as he rose to power, the historical circumstances behind his success, and his steadfast character. The life story of Liu Bei, a hero who rose to prominence in troubled times: I don't cry, and I'm no hypoc 137Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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   These five are my favorites, all of which are about the Shu Han period. I highly recommend the first one; it's truly written with a lot of thought.

4. 4 三 The Later Days of the Three Kingdoms: Zhuge Zhan 三国后续之诸葛瞻 Three Red Dots on the Roadside陌上三点红Historical234k WordsOngoing In 263 AD, Sima Zhao sent two armies, led by Deng Ai and Zhong Hui, to destroy Shu. Zhong Hui seized Hanzhong and faced Jiang Wei’s army at Jiange, while Deng Ai took the hidden Yinping trail and made straight for Jiangyou. Shu was on the brink of collapse. A modern young man transmigrated into the body of Zhuge Zhan, Shu’s General Who Guards the Army. See how Zhuge Zhan turns the tide... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   263 Years after the Three Kingdoms period, the heroes have been swept away by the tides of time. Watch how the young generals of Shu, such as Zhuge Zhan, Zhang Zun, Guan Yi, Chen Tong (son of Chen Dao), Luo Xian, and Zhuge Shang, turn the tide.

5. 5 三 Three Kingdoms: After Refusing to Help an Old Man, I Hit the Jackpot 三国：拒绝帮助老头之后，赢麻了 Nine Seven Seven九七七Historical1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, he awakened an Enchantment System. From the start, he impersonated a descendant of the Prince of Zhongshan, stole Guan Yu and Zhang Fei from Liu Bei, and took Liu Bei’s path for himself, leaving Liu Bei to weep alone, with no one to share a bed with. After Guan Yu was enchanted with humility and caution: “The enemy general is formidable. My abilities are limited, so I can only give it a try.” After Zhang Fei was enchanted with treating his soldiers 17.8kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
6. 6 这 What Kind of Three Kingdoms Is This? 这到底是什么三国 The Cat Who Loves to Slack Off爱摆烂的猫Historical244k WordsOngoing [Not a traditional Three Kingdoms story, no CP, no System, somewhat slow-paced] You transmigrate into the Three Kingdoms, and you’re telling me Zhang Jue is actually a disciple of the Jie Sect? The nine-tailed fox demon is carrying a Demon-Summoning Banner? The Human Sect, Chan Sect, and Western Sect all exist, too? Fine! So this is the prehistoric-world version of the Three Kingdoms! Then it’s only fair that I, Chen Mo, bear the Dark Bird’s power and wield the Five-Colored Divine Light! You wan —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These are three books that I personally like. I won't say much about the first one; many people have probably already recommended it. The third one is a recently discovered gem—a non-traditional Three Kingdoms book. The writing is good and quite engaging; interested readers can check it out.

7. 7 三 Three Kingdoms: I'm in the Western Regions, and from the Start I Fight My Way Back to Luoyang! 三国：人在西域，开局杀回洛阳！ The Three Kingdoms at the End of the Eastern Han Dynasty东汉末年分三国Historical1.4M WordsCompleted At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, Duan Xiu's memories awaken. It is the sixth year of the Guanghe era, and he is far beyond Yumen Pass, in the city of Ta Qian. Fifteen years ago, three thousand Han commoners of good standing had journeyed beyond the frontier on a mission to open the Silk Road. Now, only a few hundred of those three thousand remain in this lonely city. With the Central Plains on the verge of an age of upheaval, Duan Xiu, driven by his ideals, leads his veteran soldiers in a 3.4kReads8.9Score212Shelves
8. 8 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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   These three masterpieces of the Three Kingdoms period

9. 9 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
10. 10 三 Three Kingdoms: Diao Chan Forces a Marriage, and a Programmer Brings Peace to the World 三国：貂蝉强嫁，码农当世平天下 Abundant Tart Fruit涩果累累Historical276k WordsOngoing (No System, a struggle for supremacy and unification, ironclad resolve and cunning, beautiful women) Programmer Cao Chao transmigrates into Cao Cao, accompanied by his coworker Liu Bei, a rival at their company, and the haughty beauty known as “Secretary Du.” In this world, he continues to vie with Liu, while with “Secretary Du” things are… He has the bigger picture in mind and knows that national unification is written into the bones of every Chinese person. He sets history on a different c 95Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 11 策 The Fated Heroes of the Three Kingdoms in Another World 策御异界三国天命群英录 Cloud Bean Filling云豆馅Eastern Fantasy648k WordsOngoing The heroes of the Three Kingdoms descend upon another world! [Original title: Scheming Across Another World: Records of the Three Kingdoms' Fated Heroes] To the west stands the Holy Empire beneath its Dome of Holy Light; to the east, the Battle-Magic Empire, swept by elemental tides. To the north, orc iron cavalry roams the land; to the south, elven longbows pierce the sky. Meanwhile, undead currents surge in the shadows, and evil demons lie in wait. Chen Ce practices no arcane cultivation, re 1Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 12 三 Three Kingdoms: My Father Is Liu Bei, and I Can Reload Infinitely 三国：家父刘备，我能无限回档 Listening to the Wind, Lu Renyi听风陆仁乙Historical901k WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] + [Soul Transmigration] + [Dual Systems] + [Death Rewind] + [Become Stronger by Taking Wives] + [Level Up by Killing Enemies] + [Multiple Heroines] After transmigrating as Liu Feng, he receives a System skill that lets him rewind after death, just like loading a save in a game! Only later does he discover that every death costs him a year of his life, but taking a wife can increase his lifespan... So as long as he takes a wife, he'll be invincible!!! “Lord, the eldest young mast 233Reads7.8Score107Shelves
13. 13 五 Who Shall I Slay Before Wuzhang Plain? The Fourth Brother Sworn at the Peach Garden 五丈原前斩何人？桃园三结义四弟 By the Liuqing River柳青河边Historical1.0M WordsOngoing Also known as: Three Kingdoms: Everyone Remembers Me as a Powerful Figure I transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms and became a spy. But from the start, I was on the executioner's platform at Wuzhang Plains, about to be killed by Yang Yi, who had just succeeded Zhuge Liang, as a sacrifice to rally the troops. No one could save me. With death at my doorstep, I awakened the [Life Editor]. This System can't give me supplies or strategic brilliance. Its only function is to let me travel to the past at 763Reads8.1Score120Shelves
14. 14 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
15. 15 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
16. 16 开 From the Start, I Swore Brotherhood with Cao Cao, and He Gave Me the Qiao Sisters! 开局结拜曹操，他送我大小乔！ Manzhouli Naval Commander满洲里海军司令Historical545k WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + Two-Way Portal + Conquest + Wish Fulfillment + Fast-Paced + Wei Kingdom] In the fifteenth year of Jian'an, after Chancellor Cao issues the Recruitment Order, he inspects the Tongque Terrace under construction. A flash of blinding light pulls him into a strange and wondrous place! Soft candlelight, pristine white tiles, a vessel that sprays water, and a bronze mirror so clear it shows every detail! Chancellor Cao draws the Yitian Sword from his waist and demands coldly, “Where i 5.7kReads8.2Score560Shelves
17. 17 三 A Han Dynasty Kinsman in the Three Kingdoms 三国之汉室宗亲 Three Spare Hours, No Dreamer三余无梦生Historical2.2M WordsCompleted No System, transmigration, passion, political intrigue... The protagonist transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes a member of the imperial Liu clan. He arrives in a time of chaos, when the Han dynasty's authority flickers like a candle in the wind, on the verge of going out. Just then, the Han dynasty's Qilin emerges, restoring the court, steadying the people's hearts, driving back the barbarians, bringing peace to a chaotic age, and restoring the Han dynasty to glory. T 15.4kReads8.0Score922Shelves

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    These are all traditional historical novels without a systematic framework, featuring intelligent characters and intense political intrigue.

18. 18 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
19. 19 人 In the Three Kingdoms, I'm Liu Xuande, the Han Empire's Charm Demon 人在三国，我是大汉魅魔刘玄德 Three Spare Hours, No Dreamer三余无梦生Historical1.6M WordsCompleted No System, transmigration, a struggle for supremacy, and a harem. After transmigrating to the late Han dynasty, I woke up as Liu Xuande, the founder of Shu Han. Well, since I’d become Liu Bei, I had no choice but to carry on his dream: compete with the heroes of the realm for control of the Han, build something great, and restore its glory. From then on, Liu Bei used his personal charm to win over one rival after another and create a new Han dynasty’s romantic legend. Pacify the Yellow Turbans, 1.4kReads7.3Score105Shelves
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

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    This is a very good, high-quality novel without a system.

21. 21 汉 The Yellow Turban General at the End of the Han Dynasty 汉末之黄巾上将军 A Lament for Ancient Trees on Cold Mountain寒山古木悲Historical518k WordsOngoing [System] [Multiple heroines] [Ensemble transmigration] What does it feel like to transmigrate? What does it feel like to transmigrate with several women? What does it feel like to transmigrate with several beauties and a golden finger? Gao Yuan had thought it would feel amazing. Unfortunately, his start was a terrible hand. With a useless System and the Yellow Turban Rebellion from the start, Gao Yuan could only do everything he could to lie low until the day he became invincible. 4.7kReads—Score101Shelves

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    Unfortunately, I only have the system version here.

22. 22 带 I Take the Goddess with Me into the Late Han Dynasty 带着女神闯汉末 Yuebao Is Fierce悦宝凶猛Historical842k WordsCompleted A romantic confession leaves Li Jun, a good-for-nothing playboy and shameless simp of the new era, and his goddess both dead in a sea of flames. In the blink of an eye, they awaken to find they have both transmigrated to the late Han dynasty, in Liaodong Commandery, Youzhou. Just as the Wuhuan are raiding for supplies, and the goddess is about to be assaulted, Li Jun awakens a System and begins a very different life. 1.3kReads8.0Score103Shelves
23. 23 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!"

24. 24 三 Three Kingdoms: My System Isn't Overpowered 三国，我的系统不逆天 Yuebao Is Fierce悦宝凶猛Historical925k WordsCompleted [Half feel-good, half alternate history] This is a partially fictionalized setting and cannot be compared entirely with actual history. After transmigrating to the late Han and Three Kingdoms period, Li Jun starts out as a low-ranking border soldier. His golden finger is nothing special: no world-shattering starter pack. He has to work hard, progress is slow, there are no game-breaking power imbalances, and only a few characters are summoned. Li Jun experiences a late Han and Three Kingdoms era 1.4kReads7.4Score103Shelves
25. 25 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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    The second book by the same author witnesses the author's transformation, from Liu Hei to being captivated by the succubus of the Han Dynasty. The second book fulfills a dream, and the writing is excellent.

26. 26 三 Secrets of the Three Kingdoms: The Truth Behind Zhuge Liang's Downfall of Li Yan 三国机密：诸葛亮废李严的真相 Freshly Mashed Potatoes鲜榨土豆泥Historical10k WordsCompleted The Hidden Truth of the Three Kingdoms: Why Zhuge Liang Stripped Li Yan of His Power 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A serious conjecture. A rare and exquisite short story.

27. 27 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

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    Top-rated novels about the Three Kingdoms period

28. 28 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

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    These three books are also good. They don't have a system, the plots are humorous and full of twists and turns, and they're not rigid, so they won't get boring after reading for a long time. However, these three novels also lean slightly towards the "fast-paced, exciting" genre.

29. 29 穿 The Huaiyin Chronicle: I Transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms 穿越三国之淮阴传 Xin Han辛涵Historical213k WordsOngoing I hope to make this novel a parallel-universe version of Romance of the Three Kingdoms. In this timeline, a peerless genius from an era even older than the Three Kingdoms arrives in Liu Bei's camp. Can he help Liu Bei achieve greatness? Can Liu Bei and the struggling Shu kingdom defy fate and change their lot? Let's wait and see. The story is told in a mix of modern and classical Chinese. There are no golden fingers or inventions ahead of their time, only clashes of cold steel and contests of s —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My bookshelf.

30. 30 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

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    It's an invincible protagonist story with a system, where the main character rises from a lowly hunter to become the King of Beiliang (incomplete). The plot is fantastic, the author's writing is excellent, and the characters are well-developed and not mindless. The only downside is the slow update speed, and the later chapters become a bit verbose and uninteresting due to excessive detail. Overall, however, I personally consider it to be among the top tier of Three Kingdoms novels.

31. 31 穿 Transmigrated to the Late Han Dynasty, I Cling to Liu Bei's Coattails 穿到汉末紧抱刘备大腿 Country Lane乡间小路Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Completed novel: Three Kingdoms: What?! Diao Chan Is My Older Sister! New novel: Guan Hai Entrusts Me with His Orphan, and I Lead the Yellow Turbans to Conquer the World (Set in the world of Romance of the Three Kingdoms) After transmigrating to the late Han dynasty, I'm all alone, with no connections, power, or influence. And now a chaotic age is about to begin. What should I do? Obviously, cling to a powerful big shot and do my best to stay alive. Of course, when I've got nothing better to do, 6.6kReads8.8Score659Shelves
32. 32 奋 Making My Way in the Three Kingdoms: My Father Is Cao Mengde 奋斗在三国：家父曹孟德 Lake Mu沐湖Historical465k WordsOngoing [No System] Li Yi accidentally transmigrates to the late Han dynasty, an age when heroes rise everywhere and warlords vie for supremacy. His master tells him to save the people, and the common folk want him to keep protecting them, but all he wants is to join Cao Cao's camp and lie flat in peace. That is, until the moment he meets Sima Yi, whose gaze resembles that of a wolf and whose bearing evokes an eagle. The Zhanlu Sword rings out, and Li Yi decides to rise to the challenge. The Three Horse 2Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 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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    I recommend two Three Kingdoms novels, both without a system (or system), perfect for getting started. One is complete, and the other is nearly a million words long and constantly being updated.

34. 34 三 Three Kingdoms: Trained by Tong Yuan, I Steal Guan Yu and Zhang Fei Away 三国：师承童渊，截胡关羽张飞 Only Drink Half a Jin只喝半斤Historical1.4M WordsOngoing (Just a feel-good power fantasy, so don’t overthink it. I’m a newcomer, and this is all made up.) He is adopted by Tong Yuan from the start, with unrivaled talent for spear techniques. His junior fellow disciple is Zhao Yun. In Zhuo Commandery, he snatches Liu Bei’s chance and gains Guan Yu and Zhang Fei! With a pen, he can bring peace to the realm; on horseback, he can conquer it. He starts out as a commandery governor after coming down from the mountain, then secures Yanmen, crushes the Yellow 2.2kReads7.5Score174Shelves

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    A time-traveling adventure through the Three Kingdoms without a system – worth watching.

35. 35 重 Reborn in the Three Kingdoms: It Begins with Liu Bei Fleeing South to the Sea 重生三国：从刘备败逃南海开始 Zhang Xiaojiu, Little Classmate张小九小同学Historical203k WordsOngoing Alternate history / Three Kingdoms / transmigration / no System This is a fun book! You won't regret giving it a try! In this book, you'll experience the story of a completely ordinary man, an especially ordinary food-delivery guy, who dies in an accident, is reborn in the Three Kingdoms, and becomes Liu Shan, later known as the Shu Han emperor. But this Three Kingdoms is 2Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 36 三 Three Kingdoms: The Iron Cavalry of Youzhou and Yan Province Conquers the World 三国：幽燕铁骑踏天下 Eighteen Riders of Yanyun燕云十八骑Historical2.4M WordsCompleted [No System]+ [No Mindless Protagonist]+ [Civil Officials and Military Generals]+ [Not a Beginner-Friendly Novel] [A slow-burn traditional historical novel. Readers who prefer effortless power fantasies may want to think twice.] Wu Jing transmigrates to a remote county in Youzhou at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, where he becomes the second legitimate son of the Wu family. Drawing on knowledge from his previous life, he amasses a fortune and dramatically increases his family's influence. 19kReads8.6Score1.4kShelves

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    🌻A good Three Kingdoms story is one without a rigid system, and it's only truly interesting when you're the lord yourself. The following books are quite good; you might want to check them out. [Got it]

37. 37 三 Three Kingdoms: I Snatch Guan Yu from the Start and Carve Out My Own Domain 三国：开局截胡关羽，割据一方 Cloud of Stars星星之云Historical3.3M WordsOngoing (Struggle for supremacy. Unification. Feel-good. Harem. Overwhelming dominance) He transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era as a down-and-out member of the Han imperial clan. From the start, he gets to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei first and swears brotherhood with them. To survive in these turbulent times, he enlists in the army. He endures countless hardships, overcomes every obstacle, puts down the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and is ennobled and appointed as a general. He carves out a domain of his own, 60.3kReads8.6Score4.8kShelves
38. 38 汉 Late Han: The Han Dragon Banner Never Sets 汉末：大汉龙旗日不落 Ants Don't Dare to Slack Off蚂蚁不敢闲Historical1.1M WordsCompleted (No System) Dongfang Shuai, a seasoned undercover agent of twenty years, is exposed at the last moment and leaps off a cliff. After falling into the water, he happens upon a young woman bathing in the river. After a series of twists and turns, he learns that he has somehow arrived in the late Han dynasty, just as the Yellow Turban Rebellion has broken out. The young woman in the water turns out to be Zhang Jiao's daughter! Knowing full well that the Yellow Turban Rebellion is doomed to fail, he 2.6kReads8.8Score189Shelves

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    A very good Three Kingdoms time-travel story, highly recommended to fellow book lovers!

39. 39 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am Both Liu Dan and Liu Shan 三国：我是刘单也是刘禅 Long Sheng龙升Historical1.1M WordsOngoing A clueless city wage earner returns to the late Three Kingdoms period. Is Liu Shan an imbecile? Is he feeble-minded? No. He is exceptionally gifted, excelling in both letters and arms. He has Zhuge Liang as his strategist and Zhao Zilong as his general. He also has Zhang Xingcai and Guan Yinping as confidantes, not to mention Himiko, the mysterious queen of Wa! He marches south and north to unify the realm. The vast desert is shrouded in mystery. He crosses the ocean, with an uncertain future ah 291Reads8.1Score—Shelves
40. 40 三 Three Kingdoms: Your Majesty, Why Have You Rebelled? 三国：陛下何故造反 The Cat with No Feelings木有感情的猫Historical2.0M WordsCompleted "No Harem" "Not a Wish-Fulfillment Novel" "No Overwhelming Power Trip" "Enter at Your Own Risk" “My name is Dong Mo. One day ago, I was a well-rounded young man in the twenty-first century. One day later, I found myself in Luoyang on September 25, 189 AD. The man before me is my grandfather. His name is Dong Zhuo, courtesy name Zhongying. Three days from now, he'll do the idiotic thing of deposing Emperor Liu Bian and enthroning the Prince of Chenliu, Liu Xie. To prevent history's tragedy from r 4.4kReads8.6Score401Shelves
41. 41 来 Arriving in the Three Kingdoms, I Get Dian Wei to Join Me in Rebellion 来到三国，叫上典韦一起造反 Jiayun家云Historical1.6M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era as an ordinary soldier, stationed in the same camp as Dian Wei. Chen Yan wants to rise above the common lot, so the first thing he does is change his name. At this time, turmoil flares again in Yan Province. Cao Cao attacks Xu Province, leaving his home base in flames. Chen Yan, a low-ranking soldier in Yan Province, seizes the opportunity while Liu Bei heads south to Xu Province and Yuan Shao withdraws from Qing Province. He finds Dian Wei and Du Xi a 5.3kReads7.4Score330Shelves
42. 42 三 Three Kingdoms: Yuan Shao's Rebellious Son Smashes the Imperial Seal from the Start 三国：袁家逆子，开局摔玉玺 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical2.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and becomes Yuan Yao, son of Yuan Gonglu, a dead man walking in his own coffin. With a father who’s dead set on rebelling and becoming emperor, Yuan Yao immediately sees no future for himself. If he wants to survive, he must stop his father, Yuan Shu, from repeating history. He’ll have to oppose him at every turn. “Sun Ce wants to trade the Imperial Seal for Father’s elite troops? I’ll smash the seal myself and see how he plans to make that trade!” 54.7kReads8.7Score5.3kShelves

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    These four books all have high ratings and are very good reads; I highly recommend them.

43. 43 三 Three Kingdoms: The Qilin of Tianshui, Reviving the Han Dynasty 三国：天水麒麟，再兴炎汉 A Pot of Q Tea一炉Q子茶Historical361k WordsCompleted (This book draws on history, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and The Tale of Jiang Wei.) “My plan failed. It was Heaven’s will!” Jiang Wei, the Qilin of Tianshui, brought down three worthy men with a single scheme, only to fail at the very end. If he could live his life over, would he still choose to serve the weak Yan Han and resist the mighty Cao Wei? “Carry on the Chancellor’s legacy and punish the traitors who usurped the Han.” “I will never forget the late emperor’s wishes or the Chancellor’ 516Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    These books are truly unbeatable.

44. 44 我 I Became a Yellow Turban in the Three Kingdoms 我在三国当黄巾 Water Flows East水向东Historical300k WordsCompleted Three Kingdoms setting + no System + Yellow Turban opening + building an independent power and fighting for supremacy The plot is original, with the early main storyline based on historical records. Don't base this on any TV drama. This is a story set in a brand-new Three Kingdoms world. 41Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 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

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    These books are pretty good 😊

46. 46 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
47. 47 晋 The Prince of Jinyang Secures the Late Han Dynasty 晋阳王定战汉末 Supreme Daoist Venerable无上道尊Historical334k WordsCompleted This is a border region. Our border defense forces are fighting fiercely alongside the special police against a drug cartel’s armed men. Battalion commander Wang Ding is struck by a stray bullet and dies a hero. His soul, however, travels through endless time and space and enters the body of another Wang Ding, who died taking an arrow meant for his father. When he first awakens, the merging of souls causes him to lose consciousness again. Upon waking once more, he discovers that he has arrived i 205Reads8.4Score—Shelves
48. 48 三 Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao's Entire Camp Thinks I'm Frail 三国：全曹营都以为我弱不禁风 Summer Is Already Deep春去夏已深Two Male Leads310k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms + System + Transmigration + Strategist + Two Male Leads] Transmigrating into the Three Kingdoms as its sickliest man, Xun Hao activates the [Last Stratagem] System from the start. His plans never fail, but the price is his life force! To stay alive, he sets his sights on Guo Jia, the brilliant man destined to die young. Guo Jia is the one and only “human-shaped power bank” he needs! So he puts aside his scheming and pretends to be an innocent, pitiful fellow who admires Guo Jia a 444Reads9.2Score—Shelves
49. 49 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
50. 50 屠 Slaughtering the Warlords: After the Late Han, There Were No Three Kingdoms 屠尽诸侯汉末之后没有三国 Lonely, So I Light a Cigarette寂寞才点烟Historical257k WordsCompleted From the late Eastern Han to the era of the Three Kingdoms, warlords fought one another, cities were massacred, kingdoms were destroyed, and the people suffered. Historical records show that before the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the Eastern Han population numbered around forty to fifty million. By the late Three Kingdoms period, the combined population of all three kingdoms had dwindled to just over eight million. Liu Qian, a modern martial artist, transmigrates to the Eastern Han for reasons unkn 474Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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