Three Kingdoms Stories Where the Protagonist Serves Cao Cao 三国拜曹操为主

1. 1 三 Three Kingdoms: The System Ran Away from the Start 三国：开局系统就跑路 Jiu Xi玖戏Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Good news: I transmigrated. Bad news: the System ran off. Good news: I'm from the same hometown as Cao Cao. Bad news: I arrived just in time for the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Good news: I made it before the Eighteen Warlords' campaign against Dong Zhuo! Bad news: As a strategist, Tang Xian needs to work harder to recruit talent, or life is going to be very difficult... 20.6kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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   They're all about assisting Cao Cao, it's really good, you can totally jump in! [Heart emojis]

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 6.2kReads8.8Score527Shelves
3. 3 三 Three Kingdoms: Wolong Emerges, and I Invite Liu Bei to His Death 三国：卧龙出山，我请刘备赴死 Lone Shadow in the Setting Sun孤影斜阳Historical623k WordsCompleted Su Ze transmigrated to the Eastern Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms era and joined Liu Bei’s camp. He launched a surprise attack on Lu Bu by secretly crossing the old road through Chencang, forged alliances to defeat Cao Cao, and won countless battles. After tricking Fan Cheng into surrendering, Su Ze was about to keep helping Liu Bei seize Jing and Xiang when Zhuge Kongming emerged from seclusion. Whoever gains the Crouching Dragon can pacify the realm. Once the Crouching Dragon appears, e 11.5kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves
4. 4 三 Three Kingdoms: Zhuge Liang Borrows Arrows with Straw Boats, So I Send Him a Hundred Thousand Rockets 三国：诸葛亮草船借箭，我送他十万火箭 Chen Miaowu陈喵呜Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the twelfth year of Jian'an, Guo Jia fell gravely ill, his life nearing its end. Before he died, Guo Jia took Cao Cao's hand and revealed a secret: "My younger brother, Guo Tai, is ten times more capable than I am. He can help my lord achieve great things!" Grieving, Cao Cao visited three times to persuade Guo Tai to enter his service. From the start, it was on the eve of the Battle of Red Cliffs. When Zhuge Liang used straw boats to borrow arrows, Guo Tai simply sent him a hundred thousand f 2.6kReads7.7Score295Shelves
5. 5 三 Three Kingdoms: I Just Want to Sleep, Yet I Become Cao Wei's God of War 三国：我只想睡觉，却成曹魏军神 Leisurely Artist清闲艺术家Historical670k WordsCompleted Su Chen transmigrates into the world as a disciple of Shui Jing and activates the Slacker System. Because he’s always sleepy and spends his time growing vegetables, he gets expelled. He joins Cao Cao’s forces as a grain transport officer. When Cao Cao’s army runs short of food during the Battle of Guandu, Su Chen is recommended to offer advice, but insists he only knows how to grow vegetables. Later, however, he defeats Zhuge Liang and others time and again, leaving Cao Cao astonished by his cla 202Reads6.4Score—Shelves
6. 6 三 Three Kingdoms: A Life of Slacking Off 三国：摆烂人生 Gu Yetian Chang古夜天长Historical438k WordsCompleted A simple, lighthearted Three Kingdoms story, with a System that barely makes its presence felt, all kinds of joys and sorrows, and a protagonist who gradually grows. He's at the ceiling of martial prowess, but he's also a lazybones. No harem. If that's not your thing, move along. 2.4kReads8.9Score139Shelves

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   Both of these books focus on Cao Cao. The first one features a protagonist with top-tier martial arts skills but who is ultimately a lazy bum, leading to a slow and uneventful life. The second one features a protagonist who strives to protect his family. It was just released this April and is quite good.

7. 7 三 Three Kingdoms: How to Save My Unlucky Big Brother 三国：如何拯救倒霉兄长 Lettuce Coconut生菜椰椰Historical370k WordsOngoing [Power fantasy] + [System] + [easygoing conquest] + [slow burn] A dream start! Transmigrated as a Cao clan relative with closer ties than Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Xi is quite pleased! All he has to do is keep his head down and survive to the end. What could be a better life? But he seems to have an awful lot of unlucky older brothers... One worked diligently for decades, only to have some old bastard snatch the fruits of his labor at the last moment. One has earned the titles of hostage general, one-e 1.8kReads8.2Score149Shelves
8. 8 三 Three Kingdoms in Turmoil: I Really Just Want to Be Cao Cao's Doorkeeper 三国争霸：我真的只想给曹操当看门小弟啊 A Dream at Sunset一梦日落Historical685k WordsCompleted Lü Mou unexpectedly transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era. In a county, he saves Cao Cao and obtains a System. He had only hoped to be a lowly gatekeeping lackey by Cao Cao's side, never expecting to accidentally become a great general... 97Reads—Score—Shelves

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   They all worshipped Cao Cao as their master during the Three Kingdoms period.

9. 9 穿 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms as a Marquis 穿越三国做侯爷 Arctic Fish北冰鱼Historical2.8M WordsCompleted A true man born into troubled times should carry a three-foot sword and accomplish deeds without equal! 152Reads7.9Score103Shelves
10. 10 被 Driven Out by Kongming, I Help Cao Cao Conquer the World 被孔明撵走，我助曹操霸天下 Cute Jianjian可爱的健健Historical565k WordsCompleted “You rotten old Zhuge! Is that all I'm worth?” Zhuge Xuan clutches the few copper coins in his hand, grinding his teeth in fury. He had transmigrated to Zhuge Liang's side and spent over a year sharing his meager meals. He helped Zhuge Liang build his reputation, and finally stuck it out until Liu Bei made three visits to his thatched cottage. But who could have guessed that after the great victory at Bowang Slope, Zhuge Liang would dismiss him so casually? With no other choice, Zhuge Xuan joins 170Reads5.4Score—Shelves
11. 11 三 Three Kingdoms: Cao Ang, the Heir with Beginner’s Luck, Makes Cao Cao Rich 三国：世子锦鲤曹昂，曹操赢麻了 J LockeJ洛克Historical293k WordsCompleted An outstanding police officer who died in the line of duty in his previous life transmigrates into Cao Cao’s eldest son, the legendary Cao Ang. Cao Cao has just failed to assassinate Dong Zhuo and fled to Chenliu in Yan Province. He has no soldiers or money, and though he has grand ambitions, he has no way to pursue them. Fortunately, Cao Ang has the luck of a golden carp. One outrageous stroke of fortune follows another: beautiful women throw themselves into his arms, soldiers and money keep po 352Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 12 你 You Think I’m Weak and Useless? I’ll Join Cao Cao Instead 你嫌我病弱无用？我转身投奔曹操 Brother Wang王大哥Historical230k WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + satisfying revenge + System + political intrigue + revenge against Liu Bei + mastermind] Lin Ping'an transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era, determined to help Liu Bei reach the pinnacle of success. But just as he pours his heart and soul into helping Liu Bei restore the Han dynasty, overwork leaves him gravely ill. To his surprise, Liu Bei takes advantage of his situation and sells him to Cao Cao for ten taels of silver. But Lin Ping'an survives against the odds, sees through 1kReads—Score105Shelves
13. 13 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei Picks Up the Wrong Man, and Wolong Wanders into Cao Cao's Camp 三国：刘备接错人，卧龙误入曹营 A San Scissors阿三剪刀Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Cao Cao + Three Kingdoms + Liu Bei + Power Fantasy + Struggle for Supremacy + Exposure + Scheming + Double Agent + Insidious Plots] My name is Wang Quan, courtesy name Fugui. I transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms era and became Zhuge Liang's junior fellow disciple. Just after completing my studies and setting out into the world, Zhuge Liang sent Zhang Fei to the Qingfeng Inn to fetch me and treat me to a life of luxury. In reality, he had sent Zhang Fei to kill me. As it happened, on that very 13.1kReads8.1Score1.4kShelves
14. 14 全 All-People Instance: From the Start, Waiting for a Fleeing Cao Cao 全民副本：开局等一个出逃的曹操 The Leisurely Young Master Hua闲逛的花少Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The global dungeon event has begun!] [Everything you do in a dungeon earns points for you and your country!] [Points can be exchanged for all kinds of abilities, items, and technology…] [Every year, countries at the bottom of the rankings will be forced into a battle royale. The top two can advance again; all the others will be erased!] Zhang Lu has barely transmigrated to this parallel universe when he is forced into a dungeon to take part in the battle royale. His country is already on the 3.5kReads8.8Score290Shelves
15. 15 三 The Three Kingdoms’ Confucian Strategist 三国抡语军师 Painted Bridge by the Willow Smoke烟柳画桥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Ping: “There are five married women, and the lord took three. Wenruo, you're not one of them.” Xun Yu: “Do you think you're funny?” Xu Ping: “Not really, but I can try to be. I can bark like a dog.” Xun Yu: “Let's hear it.” Xu Ping mimicked Xun Yu's voice: “Ahem. Do you think you're funny?” Xun Yu silently set down the bamboo slips in his hand and reached for the bronze candlestick beside him. Xun You hurriedly stopped Xun Yu. “Uncle, you can't beat Ji'an. Calm down.” Guo Jia: “Huh? Is Ji'an 203Reads8.8Score—Shelves
16. 16 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
17. 17 下 Down the Mountain to Train, I Choose to Join Cao Cao 下山历练，我选择投奔曹操 The Last Wish of Cao Wei曹魏遗志Historical488k WordsCompleted Cao Yu transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, becomes Tong Yuan’s first and foremost disciple, and from the start leads Zhao Yun to join Cao Cao! That year, Dong Zhuo plunged Luoyang into chaos. Cao Cao’s attempt to assassinate him failed, forcing him to flee to Chenliu, where Lü Bu pursued him! At this critical moment, an iron spear appeared out of nowhere, drove Lü Bu back, and saved Cao Cao. Cao Cao: “With Cao Yu, I am like Gaozu with Zhang Liang, like a fish in water!” Liu Bei: 3kReads8.1Score287Shelves
18. 18 三 Three Kingdoms: A Nationwide Livestream Quiz 三国：全民直播答题 Xia瑕Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Cai Yan's courtesy name was Wenji. The Records of the Three Kingdoms and the Book of the Later Han don't avoid using the character Zhao in the names of Hao Zhao, Zhang Zhao, and Cao Shuang's courtesy name Zhaobo, so don't bring up name taboo as an excuse. Also, rat fans, give me a break. You laugh off Cao Cao cutting off his beard and abandoning his robe. You laugh off Sun Quan being called “Sun Ten-Thousand.” You laugh off Shu Han's northern expeditions. But the moment you hear Liu Bei's entry 691Reads8.1Score—Shelves
19. 19 三 Three Kingdoms: I Robbed Cao Cao from the Start 三国：我开局打劫了曹操 Monkey Turned Spirit猴子成精Historical496k WordsCompleted Zhao Yin transmigrates to the late Han dynasty, in the Three Kingdoms era, where an old man takes him away to train in seclusion for ten years. Ten years later, having become unrivaled in martial arts and military strategy, he sneaks away. The first thing he does is turn to banditry to make ends meet. “This mountain is mine to open, and these trees are mine to fell. If you want to pass through here, pay the toll.” “Little brother, I am Cao Cao.” “So what? Pay up!” 508Reads5.4Score102Shelves
20. 20 三 Three Kingdoms: Zhao Yun's Junior Martial Uncle, the Cao Camp's Most Reckless Warrior 三国：赵云小师叔，曹营第一莽夫 Zhiben之本Historical423k WordsCompleted Also known as The Most Reckless Man in Cao Cao’s Camp: The Prince Who Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with the Emperor of Wei! [For readers who enjoy maps] [No brainless harem] [No mindless glorification or denigration] [No System] [A fresh take on familiar figures, grounded in history] [Three Kingdoms, supporting Cao Cao] In his previous life, Bao Ding regretted that Cao Cao had failed to unite the realm in the Three Kingdoms. So he joined Cao Cao’s camp. Xiahou Yuan: “My lord is negotiating with t 1.4kReads8.4Score113Shelves
21. 21 老 Trust Me, Cao Cao, I'm Really Not Zhuge Wolong! 老曹信我，我真不是诸葛卧龙！ Red Lamb Wolf红羔狼Historical1.4M WordsCompleted "They say that with either Wolong or Fengchu, you can bring peace to the land. I have Mr. Zhuge, so the land can know peace." Cao Cao smiled at the young man before him. "Hey, Old Cao, don't get carried away. Trust me, I'm really not Zhuge Liang." Zhuge Qiu looked at Cao Cao with exasperation. He never expected that after transmigrating by accident, Cao Cao would mistake him for Zhuge Liang. "I understand what you mean, sir. Keep a low profile, keep a low profile." Cao Cao replied with a smile, 1.3kReads8.4Score132Shelves
22. 22 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
23. 23 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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    Both of these are shows I stayed up all night watching, and both feature Cao Cao as the main character.

24. 24 惹 Why Mess With Him? Cao Cao Visits Him in Prison Every Day 惹他干嘛，曹操天天去监狱看他 My Name Is Zhang Fei吾名张飞Historical708k WordsCompleted Su Xin transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era. Because he has the vaguest of distant family ties to Dong Zhuo, he is thrown into prison in Xudu, where he unexpectedly finds Cao Ang. Impressed by Su Xin’s vast knowledge, Cao Ang takes him as his teacher and spends every day asking him questions. “Teacher, you said Cao Ang would die during the campaign against Zhang Xiu?” “Teacher, you said the Cao family would establish a kingdom. Is that true?” “What? Sima Yi raided our home again?” [A mill 812Reads8.2Score101Shelves
25. 25 三 Three Kingdoms: Teaching in Prison, I Teach Cao Cao to Be a Villain 三国：狱中讲课，我教曹操当奸雄 Chen Miaowu陈喵呜Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Chen Zhou transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes a condemned prisoner in jail. With no way to fight back, he simply gives up hope and happily shoots the breeze with his fellow inmates. But his knowledge and insights, more than a thousand years ahead of the Three Kingdoms era, impress everyone in the cell, including Cao Ang, son of Cao Cao, who has come to get someone out of jail. After that, things quickly spiral out of control. Cao Ang: Was Cao Gong really not avenging his father w 273Reads6.6Score107Shelves
26. 26 天 The Three Kingdoms Descend: Cao Cao Can’t Sleep Tonight 天降三国：曹老板今夜失眠 The Little Girl Who Sells Cherries卖樱桃的小女孩Historical137k WordsOngoing I fell from the sky into the Three Kingdoms era. Instead of being treated like an immortal, I was captured and dragged into a military camp. What? The man in front of me is Cao Cao!? Where are we in the fighting now? Is it Red Cliffs or Mount Dingjun? Huh? Wait, Cao Cao is going to visit Zou Shi? Oh no, this is Wan Castle. Cao Cao’s about to... Boss Cao, how about you stay awake tonight? 9Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 他 He Can Knock Lü Bu Out with One Punch, and You Call Him a Strategist? 他一拳能打死吕布，你管这叫谋士 Chancellor, Don't Go Wild丞相别浪Historical3.6M WordsOngoing Synopsis: Wang Xiao transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and obtains the Peerless Strategist System. But its reward is maxed-out combat ability, and he can only keep it permanently by becoming a strategist. With no other choice, Wang Xiao goes to Cao Cao to apply for a strategist position. On his very first day, he beats Dian Wei to a pulp right in front of Cao Cao. Dian Wei: "I knew I might lose, but I never thought I'd lose to a strategist!" Lu Bu: "Cao Cao's forces must really be short 24kReads8.9Score2.2kShelves

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    Traveling back to the Three Kingdoms period! Becoming Cao Cao's lord. Super hilarious!!! The storylines are roughly the same for both the civil and military factions.

28. 28 三 Three Kingdoms: Cao Chong's Last Will Says My Eldest Brother Isn't Dead! 三国：曹冲遗嘱，其实我大哥没死！ A Sky Full of Stars over Chang'an长安一片星Historical321k WordsCompleted He transmigrated to the late Eastern Han dynasty and became Cao Ang, Cao Cao's eldest son, who had died in the Battle of Wancheng! Cao Chong's dying words exposed Cao Ang's existence. It seems he can no longer keep it a secret! He returns to Great Wei, defeats the forces at Red Cliffs, battles Bashu, lays siege to Hanzhong, and crushes the Xiongnu! Sun Quan: “Why aren't my sons this outstanding?” Liu Bei: “If you have a son, let him be like Cao Zixiu!” Zhuge Liang: “If there had to be a Zhuge Li 864Reads6.4Score—Shelves
29. 29 重 Reborn in the Three Kingdoms: I Help Old Cao Conquer the Realm 重生三国：我帮老曹打江山 Iron Pot-Braised Goose铁锅㸆大鹅Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, he finds himself in the body of a man riddled with arrows! [Ding! Congratulations, Host! You've received a daily sign-in gift pack!] “My son, it's all your father's fault. You died so young at the hands of that brat Zhang Xiu. Go in peace! I swear I'll avenge you!” “Father, what are you talking about? I'm not dead. Besides, Zhang Xiu is going to be my father-in-law...” “General Dian Wei, weren't you dead?” “Thanks to the young lord saving me. Otherwise...” 600Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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30. 30 三 Three Kingdoms: The Overlord Possesses Me, and Diao Chan Dresses Me 三国：霸王附体，貂蝉为我更衣 Celestial Official Azure Dragon天官青龙Historical639k WordsCompleted Cao Ang transmigrated into the body of Cao Cao's son, just as the Battle of Wancheng left him cornered with no way out. Cao Ang awakened the power of a conqueror, killed Zhang Xiu, captured Jia Xu, and carved out a path to the imperial throne. Cao Cao laughed heartily: My son has the courage of a conqueror. Who under heaven would dare defy him? The only thing that gives me a headache is how popular he is with the ladies. Liu Bei wailed: Cao Ang stole Zhao Yun from me, took Huang Zhong, and won't 8.9kReads8.8Score855Shelves
31. 31 三 Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao's Eldest Son, Starting Out by Beheading Hua Xiong After Warming the Wine 三国：曹操长子，开局温酒斩华雄 Great King Jiu久大王Historical380k WordsCompleted He transmigrated to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and became Cao Cao’s eldest son. When Cao Ang opened his eyes again, the eighteen warlords were already marching against Dong Zhuo. As it happened, a History-Reversal System bound itself to him. All he had to do was change historical events to earn rewards. And so... “Report! Young General Cao Ang defeated Hua Xiong with a single strike!” Cao Cao: “Excellent! My son is invincible!” “Report! General Cao Ang devised a plan to kill the villain 242Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend books 2, 4, and 8. I'm not sure if the third one is the right one; I haven't read it in a long time.

32. 32 曹 The Cao Clan’s Heroes and Bears 曹氏英熊 Dingguang Long-Eared Rabbit定光长耳兔Historical1.7M WordsOngoing I woke up to find myself at the end of the Han dynasty, and the youngest son of Bian, Cao Cao’s concubine. Wait, am I Cao Xiong? The Cao Wei mystics: Young Master Xiong, a flying bear in your dream! What an auspicious sign! Zhang Xiu: You brat! How dare you treat me like this!!! Chen Gong: Cao Mengde, how dare your son Xiong treat me this way! Xin Pi: Young Master Pi, I pledged myself to you in good faith. Why did you let your younger brother bully my daughter? Lady Bu: Does Young Master no long 537Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    I'm recommending a novel called *Cao Xiong*. First, the downsides: it's slow-paced, and the first 500,000 words might deter many readers. Second, the pros: everyone who persevered has no regrets. The protagonist transmigrates into Cao Cao's son, Cao Xiong, with no system or cheat codes, starting from infancy. Yes, literally an infant—still breastfeeding. While other Three Kingdoms novels recruit soldiers in three chapters and bestow titles in five, in this book, the protagonist is still learning how to survive in Cao Cao's household at 500,000 words. But believe me, only those who persevere will know how satisfying the foreshadowing and plot twists will be. With 3.9 Million words in drafts, you can read it all in one go without waiting for updates. Perfect for seasoned readers tired of system novels and looking for something different.

33. 33 三 Three Kingdoms: The Ghostly Genius Guo Fengxiao 三国之鬼才郭奉孝 Su Momo苏馍馍Historical546k WordsOngoing Born to be Guo Fengxiao, the finest of all heroes. His belly holds the classics and histories; his heart conceals armies and strategies. He plans like Fan Li and makes decisions like Chen Ping. Alas, he died too soon, and the pillars of the Central Plains fell with him. After transmigrating into the historical genius Guo Fengxiao, Guo Jia only hopes to serve Wei Wu once more and unify all of China, living up to his reputation as a prodigy. 637Reads9.0Score101Shelves

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    I'm currently following this. The writing style is quite different from other vernacular novels. There's no system or cheat system, and the author even included illustrations. Those interested can check it out.

34. 34 三 Three Kingdoms: I Reveal That I Transmigrated, Then Critique Cao Cao from the Start 三国：自曝穿越，开局点评曹操 Lone Shadow in the Setting Sun孤影斜阳Historical872k WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + no System + strategist + sly schemer] In the first year of Xingping, Xu Fang transmigrates to the Eastern Han dynasty, during the Three Kingdoms era. Stay in Xuzhou, and you’ll go hungry nine times in three days. If you can’t get yourself a rich woman, then go attach yourself to that guy. Cao Cao: You say you’re a transmigrator, so why did you choose to come work for me? Xu Fang: Life’s hard. Even transmigrators have to sigh. I don’t want to work hard anymore. I just want to be 749Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    Good book, about strategists of Cao Wei [laughs][laughs][laughs]

35. 35 三 Three Kingdoms: I Said Nothing and Became the Army Advisor 三国：一言不发，我成了军师祭酒 A Salty Fish一支咸鱼Historical653k WordsCompleted “I, Xu Shu, swear to Heaven: after joining Cao Cao's camp, I will never offer a single plan or strategy for the rest of my life!” Young Xu Fu transmigrates into Xu Shu. Because of his oath to Heaven, he unexpectedly obtains a Diary System. All he has to do is write in his diary to receive all kinds of generous rewards. [Summer, 208. The east wind is about to blow. Zhou Yu will set fire to Red Cliffs, and Cao the Widow will flee along Huarong Trail. I'm getting out of here first!] [Autumn, 208. H 2.9kReads9.0Score374Shelves
36. 36 赤 The Battle of Red Cliffs: Cao Cao Makes Me His Chief Strategist! 赤壁大战：曹操拜我首席军师！ A Stroke of Eternal Life一笔长生Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Gu Ze transmigrates into the Three Kingdoms era and joins Liu Bei's camp. He takes Xuzhou, kills Che Zhou, and tricks Cao Cao out of fifty thousand troops, earning one great victory after another. He helps Liu Bei enter Xinye, defeats Xiahou Dun at Bowang Slope, and drives Cao Ren back at Fancheng. But Liu Bei considers his schemes too cruel and asks Zhuge Liang to come out of retirement, so Gu Ze resigns and seals away his official seal and gold. Serving under Cao Cao, he repeatedly offers up r 3.1kReads7.5Score211Shelves
37. 37 三 Three Kingdoms: Everyone, Stand Up and Salute the Big Shot 三国：全体起立，给大佬敬礼 Qiao Mu11乔木11Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Chen Xuan wakes up one morning and finds himself transmigrated to the final years of the Eastern Han dynasty. To scrape together a living in this chaotic age, he opens a little tavern and just barely gets by. He never imagines that the server he casually hires is Dian Wei, the Fierce Warrior. Nor does he know that the man he curses out every day is none other than Cao Cao, King of Wei. And the one following him around, asking idiotic questions, is the great strategist Xun Yu. Then one day, Zhen 3.1kReads8.7Score276Shelves
38. 38 三 Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao Overheard My Inner Thoughts, Though I Was Just Trying to Keep My Head Down 三国：苟神的我被曹操偷听了心声 Fined Into Bankruptcy for Being Handsome因帅被罚破产Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [System] + [cautious survival] + [laid-back] + [farming] + [dual protagonists] + [comedy] My name is Xiahou Zhe, Xiahou Dun’s younger brother. From the start, I became a low-ranking civil official in Cao Cao’s camp and awakened the power of Xiang Yu. But fighting battles is a high-risk job. What’s the difference between having only a 98 percent chance of winning and throwing your life away? My goal in life is to keep my head down, stay safe, and be a lazy fish by Cao Cao’s side, enjoying a quiet 15.5kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
39. 39 穿 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms: Taking Cao Mengde to Hanzhong 穿越三国：带曹孟德去汉中 Tricking Lame People into Earning Money with Their Step Counts骗瘸子运动步数能换钱Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A jade-faced man with a moon fan, a brilliant strategist and immortal; crimson-eyed and feared by thousands for his poisonous schemes. Originally titled: Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms: Taking Cao Mengde to Hanzhong (Three Kingdoms, buying into Cao Cao's venture from the start.) After transmigrating, Yan Xu became the most ruthless strategist in Cao Cao's camp. Cao Cao: The enemy is attacking. Who has a plan? Jia Xu rises. Cao Cao: Wenhe, we need to take prisoners alive. Jia Xu quietly sit 13.9kReads8.3Score1.3kShelves

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    Cao Cao's top strategist, a pivotal figure in the Three Kingdoms world.

40. 40 三 Three Kingdoms: Lord Yuan Refuses to See You? Look for the Problem in Yourself 三国：袁公拒见？找找自己的问题 I Like Eating Bullfrogs喜欢吃牛蛙Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [System] + [Comedy] + [Legendary Yuan Hunter] “Duke Yuan refuses to see you. Why don't you take a look at yourself?” After being turned away by one of Yuan Shao's retainers, Xu Ze was hit with a soul-searching question. Only then did he realize that the Zhen and Yuan clans had conspired against him, stealing all the fruits of his two and a half years of hard work and ingenuity. A black-robed young man named Guo Jia had been driven out alongside Xu Ze. Xu Ze took Guo Jia with him and defected to 1.4kReads8.9Score140Shelves

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    All four books are about assisting Cao Cao; three are completed, and one is still being updated. They are all excellent books.

41. 41 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting by Tricking Cao Cao 三国：从忽悠曹操开始 Eats Fish, Shrimp, and Crab Raw生吃鱼虾蟹Historical647k WordsCompleted Cao Shuo transmigrates to the Eastern Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms era and becomes Cao Cao’s son. As imperial relatives and eunuchs fight for power, the Xiliang cavalry are summoned to the capital and wreak havoc across the land! Cao Shuo decides to hoodwink his good-for-nothing old dad into intercepting Dong Zhuo and taking the emperor hostage before anyone else can. Wang Yun: “Cao Shuo is utterly devious. My elaborate scheme cost me Diao Chan and my troops.” Liu Bei: “You two strategi 306Reads8.5Score—Shelves
42. 42 开 Starting by Joining Liu Bei, I’m Mercilessly Humiliated! 开局投奔刘备，却被无情羞辱！ Mozi Says Nothing墨子不语Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Ten Thousand Words a Day] [Alternate History + Strategy + Mythology] [Book One of a Trilogy] He transmigrated to a different version of the Three Kingdoms, a world of martial arts, mind cultivation, and secret realms, and became Xu Chu’s younger brother. But Xu Feng was born with blocked meridians, making him a martial arts washout! From the start, he planned to join Liu Bei in exchange for a mind-cultivation technique, only to be mercilessly humiliated and treated as a prop in a performance! E 2.8kReads8.9Score242Shelves

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    Oh my god, there are so many!

43. 43 三 Three Kingdoms Conquest System: I Have Seven Geniuses as Senior Brothers 三国争霸系统：我有七个天才师兄 Long Time, Fine Wine.久酒。Historical620k WordsCompleted When Zhao Feng woke up, he discovered that he had become one of Master Shui Jing's eight disciples and had been bound to the Three Kingdoms Hegemony System. Master Shui Jing taught countless disciples throughout his life. In the end, he took in eight gifted prodigies, known as the Eight Wonders of Shui Jing. The first was Flying Crane, the second Clever Bee, the third Poisonous Turtle, the fourth Compassionate Crow, the fifth Hidden Kun, the sixth Young Phoenix, and the seventh Sleeping Dragon. 27Reads8.5Score—Shelves
44. 44 穿 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms: Strategizing to Rule the Realm 穿越三国之谋定天下 Chen Sha Xuan Jing沉沙玄晶Historical596k WordsCompleted Chu Du, a double PhD in history and chemical engineering, transmigrates to the final years of the Eastern Han dynasty. Here, warlords rise everywhere and bandits swarm the land. Here, flames of war rage and chaos reign. This is an age of brilliant stars. (This is an alternate Three Kingdoms setting. To bring many characters onstage at the same time, some of their ages have been adjusted. It couldn’t be helped. Please don’t nitpick, thanks.) 1.4kReads8.4Score101Shelves
45. 45 三 Three Kingdoms: Fine, I Admit It, I'm the Strongest Heir! 三国：不装了，我才是最强世子！ Red Leaves Cover the Mountains漫山红遍Historical2.2M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the end of the Han dynasty, Cao Xi accidentally became Cao Cao's least-favored son. While Cao Cao's other children trembled before him, everything changed when it came to Cao Xi! Cao Cao: “You unfilial brat! You actually sold my residence?!” Everyone: “My lord, Young Master traded your residence for ten cities!” Cao Cao: “...Oh, what a fine son I've got!” Cao Xi smiled faintly. “Just business as usual! What are ten cities? The cannons are yours, the talent is yours, and o 531Reads8.0Score103Shelves
46. 46 三 Three Kingdoms: Only by Helping Cao Cao Unify the Land Can I Activate the System 三国：助曹操统一，才能激活系统 Chubby Girl Who Loves Pomelos喜欢柚子的小胖妞Historical602k WordsCompleted Zhao Teng, courtesy name Zixuan, transmigrates to the late Eastern Han dynasty. The System requires him to help Cao Cao unify the realm before it can be activated. And so, Zhao Teng recruits Dian Wei and sets out with Zhao Yun on a campaign to help Cao Cao. Cao Cao: “Having you, sir, is like King Wen having Jiang Shang. It is truly my good fortune!” At the start of the coalition campaign against Dong Zhuo, Zhao Teng hands Cao Cao all of Yuzhou, along with an army of over a hundred thousand, allo 540Reads6.7Score124Shelves
47. 47 三 Three Kingdoms: I Run a Tavern in Xudu 三国我在许都开酒馆 Chen Miaowu陈喵呜Historical3.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, Chen Yang inherited a little tavern in Xudu that nobody cared about. One customer, an old fellow called Cao, often came by. Perhaps because Chen Yang was always bragging about how capable he was, every time the old man visited, he liked to ask him all sorts of questions. “Who in all the land could be called a hero?” “Shopkeeper Chen, how can we take Xiapi?” “Liu Bei wields benevolence and righteousness like a sword and stands atop the moral high gr 77Reads7.8Score—Shelves
48. 48 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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    A masterful fusion of historical knowledge and literary imagination: The author possesses an exceptional understanding of the historical context, institutions, and relationships of the Three Kingdoms period, adhering strictly to historical facts in the major events. Building upon this foundation, the author employs reasonable and brilliant artistic fiction (such as Sima Yi's killing of Qiu He, his power struggle partnership with Bai Lingyun, and the nuanced psychological activities and dialogues of numerous characters), not only filling historical gaps but also significantly enhancing the characters' realism and the dramatic tension of the story, achieving a balance between factual accuracy in major events and flexibility in minor details.

49. 49 明 Whoever Offends the Han, No Matter How Far Away, Must Be Executed 明犯强汉者，虽远必诛 Tu Xuan土玄Historical270k WordsOngoing Born into poverty, he survived by begging and borrowing, yet wrote the most defiant declaration in Chinese history. He fought only one battle in his life, but it kept the backbone of an entire people straight for two thousand years. He was a hero and a sinner, a genius and a miser. He forged the words, “Whoever dares to offend the mighty Han will be executed, no matter how far away they are,” yet became a prisoner of his own greed and fate. His name was Chen Tang. Late in the Western Han dynasty 41Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 神 Divine Realm: Song of the Lone Flame 神界：孤火之歌 Tu Xuan土玄Eastern Fantasy811k WordsCompleted The Seven Gods have fallen; their divine essences become fuel. The Void is coming, and only a lone flame burns bright. Twenty years ago, the God-Awakened Lucien slew three gods, causing the pantheon to collapse and faith to fracture. The seven divine essences scattered into the bloodlines of the seven great races, sparking endless conflict. At the same time, an erosion known as the “Void” quietly began to spread. It was not chaos, but a cold, orderly “reset program.” Kael, an amnesiac young ma 1.6kReads9.4Score122Shelves

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