The Protagonist Is a Strategist in the Three Kingdoms, Focused Only on His Own Interests 主角是三国谋士，一心为自己。

1. 1 曹 Cao Cao's Rogue Strategist 曹操的痞军师 Ballad Walker挽歌行人Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the twelfth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao's chief strategist, Guo Fengxiao, died of illness at the age of thirty-seven. People in later generations mourned his untimely death and couldn't help wondering what plans this extraordinary genius had left behind for Cao Cao. Our story begins here... 5.9kReads8.0Score493Shelves

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   ❤️The first book: The protagonist and Guo Jia Nai were close friends in the early days, but later on, Guo Jia was recruited by Cao Cao as a military advisor. This made the protagonist miserable, and he was full of reluctance! The second book: The protagonist originally planned to defect to Liu Bei, but his ideas were very different and he was rejected. In the end, he had no choice but to defect to Cao Cao.

2. 2 被 After Liu Bei Abandoned Me, Cao Cao Begged Me to Be His Strategist 被刘备抛弃后，曹操跪求我当军师 A Salty Fish一支咸鱼Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [A strategist puts himself in the game, then wins by outthinking Heaven itself.] After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, Liu Xian begins serving Liu Bei, a fellow descendant of the Han imperial family, in Pingyuan County. He offers thirty-six ruthless stratagems, only for Liu Bei to accuse him of being an immoral, unjust, and dishonorable man. He goes to Xuzhou to help Tao Qian, but Lü Bu raids their home. Zhang Fei flees on his own, and Liu Xian is captured. He garrisons troops in Xiaop 4.9kReads8.8Score407Shelves
3. 3 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 76.9kReads9.6Score7.9kShelves

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   Looks good but not the Holy Mother

4. 4 三 Three Kingdoms: I, Ma Su, Turn the Battle of Jieting Around and Revive the Han Three Times 三国：我马谡，逆转街亭三兴大汉 Spring Had Already Passed Twelve Years Ago十二年春已过Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Restore the Han Dynasty and reclaim the old capital! The Han and its traitors cannot coexist! The imperial enterprise must not be confined to a corner! If, during the Chancellor’s first northern expedition, a special forces soldier had transmigrated into Ma Su and helped the Chancellor hold Jieting, then… Northward! Northward! Northward! The Northern Lights are north, too! Chancellor, the fields at your thatched cottage in Nanyang are still waiting for you! General Zilong, who else could 4.5kReads8.2Score305Shelves

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   Three Kingdoms Assistant Liu Wen🌟

5. 5 匡 Restore the Han Dynasty and Support Liu Bei 匡扶汉室，扶持刘备 Sleeping Dragon Zhuge Kongming卧龙诸葛孔明Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Zhuge Liang is reborn at the time of Liu Bei's three visits to his thatched cottage and once again assists Liu Bei. Can they restore the Han dynasty and return to the old capital this time? "Sir, three people are waiting outside to see you." Everything begins here, and there is still hope... Don't miss the bonus chapters. History fans may enjoy them. 182Reads8.0Score—Shelves
6. 6 三 Three Kingdoms: He Can Punch with Ten Thousand Jin of Force, and You Call Him a Civil Official? 三国：一拳万斤力你管他叫文官？ Flower-Faced Little Kite花颜小风筝Historical2.4M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Hilarious] [Farming] [Schemer] He transmigrates into the Three Kingdoms era as an officer under Dong Zhuo and awakens with the strength to lift ten thousand jin from the start. He only wanted to survive the troubled times, but his mindset changes. A true man lives between Heaven and Earth. How can he remain beneath others forever? When eighteen warlords unite to campaign against Dong Zhuo, Su Yun decides to stop keeping a low profile. With a hundred cavalrymen, he 47kReads9.2Score4.5kShelves

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   Really good looking, so funny

7. 7 他 He Can Knock Lü Bu Out with One Punch, and You Call Him a Strategist? 他一拳能打死吕布，你管这叫谋士 Chancellor, Don't Go Wild丞相别浪Historical3.6M WordsOngoing Synopsis: Wang Xiao transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and obtains the Peerless Strategist System. But its reward is maxed-out combat ability, and he can only keep it permanently by becoming a strategist. With no other choice, Wang Xiao goes to Cao Cao to apply for a strategist position. On his very first day, he beats Dian Wei to a pulp right in front of Cao Cao. Dian Wei: "I knew I might lose, but I never thought I'd lose to a strategist!" Lu Bu: "Cao Cao's forces must really be short 26.7kReads8.9Score2.6kShelves

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   ① In the troubled times of the late Han Dynasty, the protagonist not only uses force to solve the immediate crisis, but also skillfully uses counselor strategies to deal with various forces. For example, when meeting other princes, the protagonist may have to hide his or her own strength to avoid arousing suspicion, and on the other hand, rely on his "strategist wisdom" (which may be special abilities or strategies given by the system) to win the other party's trust or achieve certain goals. As the story develops, the protagonist will encounter more and more powerful opponents. How he balances force and identity as a counselor with the restrictions and help of the system, and carves out a world of his own in the troubled times of the late Han Dynasty, this series of plots may be the highlight of the novel. ② As an officer under Dong Zhuo, the protagonist will inevitably participate in various military operations and power struggles in the troubled times of the Three Kingdoms. Since the novel has tags such as "Invincible", "Farming", and "Lao Liu", the protagonist may use some unexpected "Lao Liu" strategies (insidious but cunning but full of wisdom) to win in the battle. For example, in a battle with the enemy, the protagonist may pretend to be defeated, lure the enemy into a trap he has set, and then defeat the enemy in a funny and exaggerated way, impressing people in Dong Zhuo's camp.

8. 8 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 37.1kReads9.1Score3.1kShelves
9. 9 三 Three Kingdoms: Strategist in a Time of Chaos 三国：乱世谋士 Lonely Fox孤单的狐狸Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [No System] [No female lead] [Strategist-focused] Better to be a dog in peaceful times than a person in times of chaos. Scheme for yourself, scheme against others, scheme for your country, scheme for the world. In a time of turmoil, how can anyone look after everyone else? Life in this world is hard, and simply staying alive is no easy task. All Chen Yu ever wanted was to survive, plain and simple. On a snowy night, at a mountain god temple, he chanced upon Zhang Jiao. In Nanyan 5.8kReads8.8Score441Shelves
10. 10 赤 The Battle of Red Cliffs: Cao Cao Makes Me His Chief Strategist! 赤壁大战：曹操拜我首席军师！ A Stroke of Eternal Life一笔长生Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Gu Ze transmigrates into the Three Kingdoms era and joins Liu Bei's camp. He takes Xuzhou, kills Che Zhou, and tricks Cao Cao out of fifty thousand troops, earning one great victory after another. He helps Liu Bei enter Xinye, defeats Xiahou Dun at Bowang Slope, and drives Cao Ren back at Fancheng. But Liu Bei considers his schemes too cruel and asks Zhuge Liang to come out of retirement, so Gu Ze resigns and seals away his official seal and gold. Serving under Cao Cao, he repeatedly offers up r 2.6kReads7.5Score207Shelves
11. 11 三 Three Kingdoms: The Big Shot of the Strategist World 三国：我，谋士界的扛把子 The Little Shrimp Grew Up小虾大了Historical992k WordsCompleted Chen Gu, a game designer, transmigrates to the late Han dynasty, during the Three Kingdoms era. He originally planned to keep his head down and stay out of trouble, but there’s nowhere to hide once chaos erupts! With no other choice, he sets out to help Liu Bei compete for the realm. The Five Tiger Generals of Shu, the Five Elite Generals of Wei, the Tiger Ministers of Jiangdong... They’re all coming home with me! Crouching Dragon, Young Phoenix, the Ghostly Strategist, the Poisonous Scholar... 1.3kReads8.5Score100Shelves
12. 12 三 Three Kingdoms: A Hellish Start, Turning the Tide from Xinye 三国：地狱开局，从新野逆转天下 Grief in the Dust of the Past故尘有哀Historical1.0M WordsCompleted (No System + political intrigue + serving Liu Bei + ruthless, calculating strategist + neither whitewashing nor vilification + decisive and ruthless + political maneuvering + ensemble cast + not for saintly protagonists) Qiu Heng transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era, originally planning to assist Cao Cao in unifying the land as soon as possible. But in Cao Cao's already powerful army, an unknown man has no chance to rise through the ranks. Then, at Bowang Slope, Xiahou Dun crushes Qiu Heng's 3.7kReads8.7Score243Shelves
13. 13 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 57kReads9.6Score6.1kShelves
14. 14 我 I Switched Sides to Serve Liu Bei as a Strategist. Why Are You Crying, Cao Cao? 我转投刘备当谋士，你曹操哭什么 Three Thousand Years of Staying Up Late熬夜三千年Historical366k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, Lin Yu begins assisting Cao Cao in Dongjun. He persuades a million Yellow Turban soldiers to surrender to Cao Cao, then joins forces with Zhang Miao, Chen Gong, and others to have Cao Cao appointed governor of Yan Province. He helps Cao Cao recruit talented men, turning him into a powerful warlord in no time. He even changes the course of history and saves Cao Song, Cao Cao’s father. But Cao Cao stubbornly insists on slaughtering the people of Xuzh 1.3kReads7.4Score103Shelves
15. 15 我 My Three Kingdoms Is a Little Wild 我的三国有点猛 I Am Brother Kun我是昆哥Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Liu Kun, a burned-out office drone working 996, transmigrates into the late Han dynasty. With no System or golden finger, he relies solely on his understanding of people and his strategic skill, from sparking a civil war among the Southern Xiongnu to establishing himself in the Hetao region and rising to power. He forces Dong Zhuo to his death in Chang’an and rebuilds the Han court. Just as he leads his elite troops in sweeping aside the warlords with the speed of a thunderbolt, he discovers tha 2.3kReads7.6Score136Shelves

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    In the magnificent Three Kingdoms, a group of outsiders are actually causing trouble behind the scenes? Can you believe it? Anyone who dares to interfere in worldly disputes will be violently killed! 👆

16. 16 三 Assisting King Chu Liu Feng in the Three Kingdoms 三国之辅佐楚王刘封 Young Scholar of Ancient Wood古木小生Historical334k WordsCompleted (Carefully researched + told from Liu Feng's first-person perspective + a middle-aged intellectual transmigrates + follows the historical timeline + creates fifteen civil and military retainers) The transmigrated intellectual, known as the Scriptwriter, is a figure much like Wang Meng. He only wants to serve the pitiful man from history. He thought he could turn the tide at Xiangfan or repel the White-Clad Crossing of the River, but he never expected he would be unable to change Liu Bei's crushi 123Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It is not a cool novel, but a rigorous novel about the Three Kingdoms. The time-traveling wise men assisted Liu Feng in regaining his life and changing his destiny against the will of heaven. After experiencing the Battle of Xiangfan and so on, unknown generals entered the country.

17. 17 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 21.5kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves

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    Good looking, very detailed strategy

18. 18 在 I Am Zhang Liang, Descendant of the Marquis of Liu 在下张梁，乃留侯之后 Songs of Yan and Zhao燕赵弦歌Historical1.1M WordsOngoing “Yellow Turbans at the End of the Han,” “Collecting Famous Generals,” “Reborn and Transmigrate,” “Weak System,” “From North to South” Zhang Liang transmigrates to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, recruits Zhao Yun, saves Guan Yu, and establishes himself at Xiaquyang, building a strong base in Jizhou. The Yellow Turban Army takes to the sea, subdues Goguryeo in the north, recruits the Fuyu, attacks the Xianbei, and wipes out the Wuhuan. It then heads south to Rinan Commandery, occupies Jiaozhou, col 503Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Will the Yellow Turbans rebel? I won't rebel! A slow-paced farming novel with good writing style and many allusions. There are also notes in the author's narrative. The protagonist is Zhang Liang before the Yellow Turban Uprising, who accepts Zhao Yun, rescues Guan Yu, allows Zhang Jiao and Zhang Bao to serve as officials, and follows the path of peaceful evolution.

19. 19 三 Three Kingdoms: Making a Living Under Lü Bu from the Start 三国：开局吕布手下谋生 Impermanence无常Historical1.0M WordsCompleted From the start, he struggled to survive as a subordinate of Lü Bu, powerless to turn the tide, yet he risked everything to protect his former lord's family. He aided Cao Cao, governed Yuzhou, fought Yuan Shao, pacified Hebei, and repelled foreign tribes, all while fulfilling his oath to be a king like Qin Shi Huang and Han Wudi. 7.3kReads8.4Score323Shelves
20. 20 三 Three Kingdoms: Jia Xu Reincarnates as Kongming, and Shu Han Is as Good as Mine 三国贾诩魂穿孔明这蜀汉我吃定了 Yellow Hound on the Left, Gray Falcon on the Right左牵黄右擎苍Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [No System] [No Female Lead] [Conventional Weapons Only] In the fourth year of the Huangchu era, the Poisoned Scholar Jia Xu passed away peacefully, smiling as he entered the afterlife. But when he awoke from a dream, he had become Zhuge Kongming, living on Wolong Ridge in Nanyang and about to receive Liu Bei’s third visit! Faced with Liu Bei, the imperial uncle, who was sobbing and claiming he wanted to restore the Han dynasty, Jia Xu could only sneer. Assist Liu Bei? Devote hi 391Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    I recommend reading this book. The protagonist is a counselor.

21. 21 并 Unify the Han 并汉 Dreaming做梦中Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From the start, he wakes up lying in a coffin, then is reborn as the illegitimate grandson of a local Han Dynasty strongman, with the Eye of the Ice Mirror. “Let’s see how this young upstart turns the tide.” Watch how Dong Xian and his companions embark on a new journey and build a new world. 565Reads8.3Score—Shelves
22. 22 三 The Three Kingdoms: Bringing Martial Might to the World 三国之布武天下 Feng Xian Xiao奉先啸Historical757k WordsCompleted The moment I opened my eyes, I found myself as Lu Bu, besieged by the Three Heroes beneath Hulao Pass and reviled by all under Heaven! Dong Zhuo suspects me, Wang Yun schemes against me, Cao Cao hates me to the bone, and everyone sees me as a brainless brute. A dead end? No! My mind holds two thousand years of history. I strike Yuan Shu by surprise and win over Jia Xu and Guo Jia with my wits. I refuse to welcome the emperor and watch Cao Cao leap into a pit of his own making. I capture Xiahou a 10Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    **Recommended book: "Three Kingdoms: Bu Wu Tian Xia"** **Travel as Lu Bu and start in hell mode! ** Hulao Pass? Bianshui? Chang'an Serial Murder Bureau? See how my modern soul can dance on the tip of a knife with **Historical Prediction** and change my destiny against the will of heaven! Conquering Gao Shun and Zhang Liao was just the beginning, Guo Jia offered his plan **Blood Edict to challenge Yuan Cao**, Jize battlefield **Stirrups and cavalry crushed the coalition army**! The soldiers under Xudu City personally killed Cao Cao and Dian Wei, deposed Xu Chu, and captured Xun Yu! Han Dynasty? Holding the emperor hostage, abolish the imperial power and establish a new government! Wolong Zhuge Liang presented the **"Three Arc Strategy"**: dividing the fields to disintegrate Liu Bei, false edicts to trap and kill Yuan Tan, east wind rockets burning the river, **formation to kill the little overlord Sun Ce**! Crossing the sea to conquer the Japanese, Zhou Yu supervised the construction of the **iron-armored giant ship "Zhenhai"**, built Zifen Island, killed the evil Queen Matai, and built the **Shizhang Jingguan** to suppress Japan! **Cold weapon version of technology crushing + iron-blooded strategy! ** See how to use it when traveling through Lu Bu ** Stirrups, Iron Cable Formation, Hook and Sickle Spear ** Destroy all the princes, fight out of despair, step by step ** Split the soil and seal the territory, depose the emperor and establish a new dynasty **! **When the historical predictions run out, the real overlord of the troubled times has just awakened...** **Decisive killing·Technological hegemony·A different legend of Lu Bu! Click to see how the troubled times were completely leveled by a square-shaped halberd

23. 23 从 Starting with Growing Sweet Potatoes 从种红薯开始 Su Zifang of Tangyin Mountain唐阴山的苏子芳Historical857k WordsOngoing Can you transmigrate just by riding a high-speed train through a tunnel? From then on, he grows sweet potatoes, produces grain, and stores provisions; gathers refugees and trains elite troops; breaks the Three Strategists, recruits the Five Dragons, and subdues the Ten Tigers. Thus begins the struggle to unite the Three Kingdoms… 107Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    I wrote this Three Kingdoms novel myself, please give me some advice [laughs]

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