Three Kingdoms Stories Where the Protagonist Transmigrates as Yuan Shu or Yuan Shao 三国文，穿越成袁术袁绍的

1. 1 三 Yuan Ji of the Three Kingdoms: Ascending the Throne Live 三国袁基，在线登基 Pure Beef and Greens纯牛菜Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [No System + late Eastern Han + court politics + warfare + charismatic, seductive lord + all-star cast + ascending the throne] Transmigrated as Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu’s elder brother, Yuan Ji, the legitimate eldest son of a family that had produced high ministers for four generations? A top-tier aristocratic family from the start, but destined to die a violent death? Yuan Ji declares, “I’m not following this lousy script!” With benevolence in one hand and ambition in the other, Yuan Ji is the o 13.7kReads8.7Score1.6kShelves

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   This is amazing! I'm dressed up as Yuan Ji, the elder brother of Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu! A succubus from the Han Dynasty, so cool!

2. 2 士 The Rise of the Great Clans 士族崛起 Yellow Hound on the Left, Gray Falcon on the Right左牵黄右擎苍Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System] After accidentally transmigrating to the final years of the Eastern Han dynasty, Shi Hui becomes the son of Shi Xie, a renowned general in Jiaozhou. In an age of rival warlords and relentless warfare, he must rapidly grow from a scholar with no combat experience into a commander of both courage and wisdom. Under the influence of his father, Shi Xie, Shi Hui gradually makes a name for himself. Drawing on his deep understanding of the history of the Three Kingdoms, he begins to maneuve 361Reads—Score—Shelves

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   There are many stories about time travelers becoming Yuan Shu, but fewer about Yuan Shao. Although it's a new book, it's worth adding to your collection!

3. 3 汉 Late Han: Yuan Shao Rebuilds His Hegemony 汉末：袁本初重铸霸业 Yellow Hound on the Left, Gray Falcon on the Right左牵黄右擎苍Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + No System + No Gunpowder + Grand-Scale Battles] This book combines historical speculation with political intrigue and contests of wit, recasting Yuan Benchu as a decisive ruler well versed in the art of kingship, and telling an epic tale of his rise to power in Hebei, unlike the story in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. 32Reads5.3Score—Shelves
4. 4 陛 Your Majesty! The Crown Prince Stole Your Imperial Seal to Rebel 陛下！太子殿下偷您玉玺造反了 Endless Falling Twilight, Drifting Down無边落慕潇潇下Historical298k WordsCompleted [The only perfect imperial system online + peerless schemes + invincible with no System] Your Majesty! Something terrible has happened. The Crown Prince stole your imperial jade seal and declared himself emperor in Lujiang! Your Majesty! The Crown Prince forged an imperial edict to abscond with your hundred-thousand-strong army, and even made off with a million dan of grain. Your Majesty! The Crown Prince confiscated the estates of every prominent family in Lujiang Commandery, including your own 191Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   Yuan Shu and his son directly declared themselves emperors, opposing the entire realm.

5. 5 垂 I Sat Bolt Upright on My Deathbed: Yuan Shao Is Actually Me 垂死病中惊坐起，袁绍竟是我自己 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical900k WordsOngoing I jolted upright on my deathbed and became Yuan Shao, a member of a family that had produced three generations of dukes and a regional warlord. It should have been a pretty good start, but unfortunately, I transmigrated at the wrong time. After a crushing defeat at the Battle of Guandu and another disaster at Cangting, Yuan Shao died vomiting blood, overcome with grief. Hebei was thrown into chaos. With Cao Cao holding the advantage and the Yuan clan’s fortunes in decline, what was I to do? Surr 144kReads8.5Score19.6kShelves

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   Gongzi Xiaoyi's books are all very good.

6. 6 骷 Even the Skeleton King Gets a Springtime 骷髅王也有春天 Grand Duke Weilong卫龙大公爵Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + dual transmigration + political scheming + ensemble cast + no System] “A story about an ordinary person transmigrating back to the Three Kingdoms era.” “Yuan Gonglu is nothing but a withered skeleton in his grave!” Li Zhichen transmigrates as Yuan Shu at the end of the Han dynasty, and from the start, it’s hell: He’s no history professor, has no System to guide him, can’t make gunpowder by hand, and has no talent for unlocking futuristic technology! At home, powerful clans 433Reads6.2Score103Shelves

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   This book perfectly fits the bill! It's also a rare find in the market, a hardcore political intrigue story about Yuan Shu. Its biggest highlight is the unique "dual time-travel game": the protagonist not only faces local powerful clans but also battles Wang Meng, a "Zhuge Liang-level" strategist who has transmigrated into the enemy army. The early and middle stages are incredibly challenging, filled with crises forcing reforms, without the mindless prosperity of typical system novels. The writing style rivals "Da Ming Dynasty 1566," focusing on a brutal and realistic political landscape. From a withered corpse in a tomb to a pillar of the Han Dynasty, the logic is extremely solid, and the ensemble scenes (such as the death of Sun Ce and the secret battle of Guandu) are vividly portrayed. If you're looking for a Yuan Shu story that doesn't lower your intelligence and has rigorous logic, this is definitely worth reading!

7. 7 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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   **A Rebellious Son's Online Reversal of Fate: Hilarious Political Intrigue Overturns the Three Kingdoms** — A Review of "Three Kingdoms: Yuan Family's Rebellious Son, Starting by Smashing the Imperial Seal" ** [Basic Information]** Tomato Original Serialized Historical Novel "Three Kingdoms: Yuan Family's Rebellious Son, Starting by Smashing the Imperial Seal," by author Gongzi Xiaoyi, tells the story of how the time-traveling Yuan Yao "reverses his father's fate" and rewrites Yuan Shu's destiny in the chaotic late Han Dynasty, spanning 1.745 Million words. The work blends historical political intrigue with unconventional comedy, currently boasting a high score of 8.9 And attracting over 140,000 readers, making it a "maverick" in the Three Kingdoms genre. ** [Story Summary: Rebellious Son Saves Father, Reverse Operation]** Modern youth Yuan Yao transmigrates into the body of Yuan Shu's son. Faced with his father's "three suicide attempts"—claiming the throne, arranging a marriage alliance, and handing over the imperial seal—he resolutely enters "rebellious mode": smashing the imperial seal to cut off Sun Ce's retreat, rallying the ministers against his father's imperial ambitions, and even tearfully marrying Lü Bu's daughter for the sake of his family's cause. A hilarious power struggle drama of "filial piety and parental love" unfolds amidst the chaos of the late Han Dynasty. ** [Character Highlights: Unconventional Characters, Vivid and Three-Dimensional]** - **Yuan Yao:** A "sophisticated" time traveler who both sarcastically criticizes his father's ambitions and meticulously plans for survival. His outbursts of anger—smashing the imperial seal, recklessly confronting his father, and cowardly marrying Lü Lingqi—create a striking contrast. - **Yuan Shu:** From a "skeleton in a tomb" in historical records to a comedic figure, his obsession with becoming emperor and his battle of wits with his son reveal a tragic undertone beneath the absurdity. - **Supporting Characters:** Historical figures like Sun Ce and Lü Bu are given new interpretations, such as Sun Ce's famous scene of jumping up and down after his deal is ruined, which is both historically accurate and full of online novel humor. ** [Style and Innovation: A Three-in-One Combination of History, Comedy, and Political Intrigue]** - **Humorous Narrative:** The serious Three Kingdoms period is deconstructed into a family drama of "a rebellious son saving his father," filled with memorable lines (such as "To survive, this young master will just have to give in"), thus reducing the weight of history. - **A New Interpretation of Political Intrigue:** Yuan Yao uses modern thinking to break the deadlock, such as using information asymmetry to predict the movements of other warlords, allowing readers to witness how the "butterfly effect" overturns classic battles like Guandu and Chibi. - **Emotional Tension:** The transformation of the Yuan family from antagonism to conspiracy implicitly contains the profound theme of "the struggle of small figures in the torrent of history," with humor laced with satire. ** [Shortcomings and Suggestions]** - **Pace Control:** The early climaxes, such as smashing the imperial seal and confronting the emperor's claim to the throne, are dense, but the political intrigue plot becomes slightly lengthy in the later stages. The suspense of the main storyline could be strengthened. - **Female Characters:** Female characters such as Lü Lingqi are somewhat instrumentalized. It is suggested to deepen their involvement in political intrigue and avoid "marrying for the sake of marriage." **[Summary: A Double Delight for Three Kingdoms Fans and Those Who Want a Good laugh]** *The Rebellious Son of the Yuan Family* uses a silly exterior to wrap up a historical core, featuring both hard-hitting speculation like "what if Yuan Shu hadn't declared himself emperor" and hilarious everyday moments of "filial piety." Suitable for online novel enthusiasts seeking light reading, and readers tired of traditional Three Kingdoms narratives. One word of caution: Don't read before bed, or you'll laugh yourself to sleep! **Recommendation Index**: ★★★★☆ (A well-balanced work of humor and political intrigue; deductions are for the agonizing wait of the unfinished story.)

8. 8 开 Yuan Shu from the Start, with Lü Bu as My Father-in-Law 开局袁术，岳父吕布 Gang Erlu刚二驴Historical605k WordsCompleted I’ve become Yuan Shu and am about to proclaim myself emperor, but Lü Bu has broken off our engagement. What should I do? “Father-in-law Fengxian, please accept your son-in-law’s bow!” Sun Ce is sweeping through Jiangdong and carving out a realm of his own. What should I do? “I’ll dote on the two Qiaos through spring, summer, autumn, and winter!” Liu Bei keeps losing battles and running away too fast. What should I do? “Xuande, go in peace. I’ll take care of your wife and daughter!” 3.8kReads8.6Score294Shelves

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   This book, now complete, has a rating of 8.6. The protagonist transmigrates into Yuan Shu's body, marries Lü Bu's daughter, and eventually defeats the Sun family, unifying Jiangnan. I felt the ending was a bit anticlimactic, and I didn't expect it to end so suddenly.

9. 9 三 Three Kingdoms: I Start My Downfall by Fooling Cao Cao 三国：败家从忽悠曹操开始 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [The Only One on the Site!] [A Three Kingdoms Tale of a Rich Spoiled Brat!] Also known as Reborn in the Three Kingdoms: My Partner in Crime Is Cao Cao. After getting drunk, he transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes a young Yuan Shu. He thought his life was destined to be a tragedy, but then he awakened the Three Kingdoms Spoiled-Brat System. Ding! For every 100,000 coins the Host squanders, he’ll receive one attribute point! Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve drawn the prized horse 933Reads8.6Score133Shelves
10. 10 三 Three Kingdoms: I Became Tong Yuan’s Disciple from the Start and Emerged Invincible 三国：开局拜师童渊，出山即无敌 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Liu Yi transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty, during the Three Kingdoms era, and becomes a childhood friend of Zhao Yun. Together, he and Zhao Yun join Phoenix Mountain, a sacred martial arts sect, and study under Tong Yuan, the Great Han's Spear God. At the same time, Liu Yi awakens the God-Tier Simplification System. Every skill in the world can be simplified. [Strength training simplified to: eating!] From then on, all Liu Yi has to do is eat, and his strength grows. [Fist technique tra 14.2kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves
11. 11 袁 Yuan Shu Dominates the Three Kingdoms 袁术霸三国 Tiger Roars Through the Woods, A Passionate Sword虎啸山林多情剑Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era, only to become Yuan Shu, the most foolish man of all, a mere skeleton in his grave. He can become emperor, but he refuses to accept his fate. If he’s going to do it, he’ll become the greatest emperor in all of history! He has no golden finger, no extraordinary martial prowess, and no supernatural strategic genius. But he does have knowledge of the future and advanced expertise, which are more than enough to let him thrive in the Three Kingdoms. He’ll r 14.7kReads8.6Score1kShelves

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    There are books about Yuan Shu, and they're quite well-written. There aren't any about Yuan Shao; many are discontinued or only have a few dozen chapters before ending. 🥰 A story about a transmigrated Yuan Shu, a man from a family that has held high office for four generations, now a skeleton in a tomb, defying fate and changing history, from a spendthrift and unparalleled playboy to a great emperor and the founder of a golden age. ✍️ Recommendation rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Recommended by Duanmu Qing, a trustworthy recommendation! 🥰🥰🥰

12. 12 三 Three Kingdoms: Four Generations of High Ministers, Making the Yuan Clan Great Again 三国，四世三公，让袁氏再次伟大 Three Spare Hours, No Dreamer三余无梦生Historical771k WordsOngoing No System, smart characters, a focus on power struggles and political intrigue, with romance as a side dish. After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, Yuan Shao, also known as Yuan Benchu, finds himself born into one of the Four Generations of Three Excellencies. He thought he had a perfect start from the start, but the timing of his transmigration couldn’t be worse: the Battle of Guandu is already underway. Yan Liang and Wen Chou have just been slain by Guan Yu, and hot on their heels, 6.5kReads6.8Score501Shelves

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    Transmigrating into Yuan Shao's body, no system, political intrigue and action, very exciting.

13. 13 带 Conquering the Three Kingdoms with Doubao AI 带着豆包AI闯三国 Nameless Wanderer无名闲客Historical141k WordsCompleted A history major’s soul travels back to the Three Kingdoms era, landing in impoverished Mengzhou. On the very night he is married to bring good fortune, the prestigious Cai family breaks off the engagement and humiliates him, turning his heart half-dark overnight! He activates a Mencius jade token and binds it to Doubao AI, then quietly builds his strength in western Liaoning until he becomes fabulously wealthy. When Cao Cao calls, he joins him, assembling three elite teams: Poisonous Strategists 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is amazing! The protagonist is ruthless and cold-blooded, making it a truly exceptional read.

14. 14 重 Reborn in the Three Kingdoms: Yuan Shao Is Actually My Father 重生三国：袁绍竟是我爹爹 Helpless Beer无助的啤酒Historical312k WordsCompleted I worked myself to death writing and transmigrated into the Three Kingdoms. My father turns out to be Yuan Shao! Yuan Shao is great, really great! Father, give me a hundred thousand elite troops, and let me put modern military strategies into practice as we fight for supremacy in the Three Kingdoms. I’ll give Kongming and Sima Yi a run for their money... 121Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Only Yuan Shao's son [laughs]

15. 15 三 Three Kingdoms: I, Yuan Shang, Defend Wuchao from the Start! 三国：我，袁尚，开局守乌巢！ Northern Sea Crab北冥螃蟹Historical309k WordsCompleted A struggling twenty-first-century writer transmigrates back to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes Yuan Shang on the eve of the Battle of Guandu. Yan Liang and Wen Chou are dead, Xu You has already defected to Cao Cao, and the grain depot at Wuchao is in imminent danger! Yuan Shang’s appeals to Yuan Shao fall on deaf ears, so to save his own life and the future of the illustrious Yuan family, he decides to lead troops to Wuchao himself. He drives Cao Cao back from Wuchao and saves the Yuan army’s 93Reads5.4Score—Shelves
16. 16 史 The Worst Three Kingdoms Start in History 史上最惨三国开局 Tian Yu Le田与乐Historical772k WordsOngoing This is the Three Kingdoms era. This is a transmigration story, but things are a little different here... No one has taken over the body of a famous general or a warlord. Just one living person suddenly appeared in the late Eastern Han dynasty, right before everyone's eyes. Bullied by bandits, he was left disfigured and scarred. He failed in Yingchuan, where no one wanted to join him. He claimed to be a transmigrator, but Shi Zhicai thought he was a fraud. He debated the greatest minds of his ag 816Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    I recommend an independent author. This book was written primarily to fulfill a passionate young man's dream of becoming a king! A dream with twists and turns, and a perfect ending, is the most beautiful! If it's a smooth ride without any difficulties, it's too easy, lacking a sense of accomplishment and conquest. Therefore, this book has no system, no cheat codes, no transmigration, no protagonist halo! Everything starts from scratch, close to reality! How is this close to reality reflected? 1. The protagonist's transformation: from a naive college student who has never seen blood, to a worldly-wise, cunning, and emperor-like figure; 2. The protagonist's journey from nothing to something, and from something to something, in terms of troops, money, people, land, and fame; 3. The balance of power among other warlords. The protagonist won't recruit all the top strategists; otherwise, what's the point of conquering a weakened version of Cao Cao, Liu Bei, or Sun Quan? 4. The slow-paced writing; around chapter 200, all the conditions are met, and the story begins its journey from hardship to success. 5. Several revelations of the protagonist's transmigration identity in the early stages. Why? Because besides this, there's no other point to attract people! 6. A semi-classical Chinese style, imitating Romance of the Three Kingdoms (but not to that level), because only in this way can it better fit into that time and space. Later, the classical Chinese will be reduced as much as possible, moving closer to vernacular Chinese; some earlier chapters couldn't be revised in time.

17. 17 三 Three Kingdoms: The Yuan Clan's Qilin, Rebuking Tian Feng from the Start 三国：袁家麒麟儿，开局怒斥田丰 Tears as Flowers Bloom and Fall花开花落泪Historical1.0M WordsCompleted He wakes up to find that he has transmigrated into Yuan Mai, Yuan Shao's fourth son! His father, Yuan Shao, has only two years left to live. What? Historians in the future will say that Yuan Shao lost the Battle of Guandu because of me, Yuan Mai? I, Yuan Mai, can't shoulder a disgrace like that! Since I've come here, I'll rewrite the Battle of Guandu. Eldest brother Yuan Tan: “With a prodigy like this in the Yuan family, our clan will produce ten generations of dukes and ministers!” Second broth 882Reads7.7Score102Shelves

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    The four sons of the Yuan family present a unique take on the Three Kingdoms: a story without a fixed system, full of strategy, with a tight plot and nuanced characters.

18. 18 三 Three Kingdoms: I'm Lu Bu, and I Won't Hesitate to Kill My Sworn Father 三国：我吕布，杀义父毫不手软 Tears as Flowers Bloom and Fall花开花落泪Historical1.2M WordsCompleted What? He transmigrates by accident and becomes Lu Bu, the scourge of all under heaven! He’ll vie for supremacy in the Three Kingdoms, and he needs talent, talent, and more talent! The simple-minded Dian Wei, the white-robed Zhao Yun, Tian Feng and Ju Shou who bring their own investment, and the utterly loyal Huang Zhong. Gao Shun: “If you’d told me earlier that Lu Bu would be my lord, I’d have agreed for sure!” Xun Yu: “My lord says it’s up to me what surname this realm bears.” Lu Bu slowly help 1.3kReads7.1Score103Shelves
19. 19 三 Three Kingdoms: Wenji, I'll Take One Last Wife 三国：文姬，我最后再娶一个 Beholding Mountains and Seas一观山海Historical692k WordsOngoing Yuan Benchu: “Yang Feng! Damn you! You robbed my family!” Cao Mengde: “Brother Yang Feng! You haven't paid me back yet, and now you want my Yan Province? Aren't you shameless!” Liu Xuande: “Brother Yang Feng! Stop ripping me off. My second and third brothers have counted so much money for you that their fingers are cramping!” “Warfare is all about deception. You can't keep up, so you blame me? What kind of world is this!” 207Reads6.3Score—Shelves
20. 20 谋 Scheming in the Three Kingdoms 谋算三国 Arrow Rain, Plum Fragrance箭雨梅香Historical358k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue] + [Passionate Action] + [No System] In a chaotic age, the world is a game of chess, and every move hides a blade! The battlefield runs red with blood while schemes churn behind the scenes. From within the command tent, strategies unfold, and with a laugh, enemy ships are reduced to ashes. The highest form of warfare is to defeat an enemy through strategy, without spilling blood. But if anyone dares defy me, I’ll leave them strewn across the land, with rivers of blood flowing 1kReads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This is a super good historical novel about the Three Kingdoms! 🤩[Heart] I give it 10 stars.

21. 21 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting as Cai Mao, I Lead Jingzhou to Defy Fate 三国：开局蔡瑁我带荆州逆天改命 All Things Stand in Shadow万有影立Historical830k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Transmigration] [System] [Farming] [Infrastructure] [Struggle for supremacy] [Defying fate] They say the Han dynasty’s four centuries of fortune have run out. They say even fertile Jingzhou cannot withstand the flames of war. They say I, Cai Mao, am the Three Kingdoms’ most unfairly maligned background character. War engulfs the late Han. The Yellow Turbans rebel, warlords divide the land, and bones lie exposed across the thirteen provinces, with not a chicken crowing for a tho 192Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You really can't understand it without some cultural background.

22. 22 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 2.4kReads7.6Score130Shelves

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    The turbulent Three Kingdoms period was actually orchestrated by a group of reclusive masters? Can you believe it? This million-word epic will tell you a different story of the Three Kingdoms! [Attention][Kissing emoji]

23. 23 我 I'm Also an Imperial Uncle 我也是皇叔 Daoist Shuangmu双木道人Historical6.5M WordsOngoing The mighty halberd in his hand is named Tyrant. The treasured saber at his waist is named Virtue! Liu Jun: I love making people submit through virtue! If that doesn’t work, I’ll use my Overlord Halberd! Who am I? A genuine imperial uncle! 27kReads7.9Score2kShelves
24. 24 大 Great Tang: From the Start, I Clear Emperor Yang of Sui's Name 大唐：开局为隋炀帝平反 June Twelfth六月十二Historical360k WordsCompleted Everyone says Emperor Yang of Sui was as cruel as King Zhou of Shang and Qin Shi Huang! But Li Yin, the sixth prince of the Great Tang, doesn't agree. See how Li Yin wins Emperor Taizong's support, and convinces the pillars of the Tang court, to grant Emperor Yang of Sui the title of an emperor for the ages! He had only wanted to be a carefree prince who witnessed history, but beneath the prosperity, he saw the ugliness. Save the world, or turn a blind eye? [This is a popular historical novel! I 2.4kReads8.5Score114Shelves
25. 25 三 Three Kingdoms: The Han Dynasty's Qilin, Marrying Cai Yan from the Start 三国：汉室麒麟，开局迎娶蔡琰 Celestial Official Azure Dragon天官青龙Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Liu Qi transmigrates as Liu Biao's son and marries Cai Yan from the start. Liu Bei fumes: “I had Wolong on my left, Fengchu on my right, and Zilong as my bodyguard. Now they're all gone. Liu Qi is one ruthless guy.” Cao Cao gives a helpless look: “I lost two daughters, and Liu Qi is still building the Bronze Sparrow Terrace. That man is shameless and ruthless, a true villainous hero.” Liu Xie looks hopeful: “Elder Brother, restore the Han dynasty. There's nothing left to reward you with, so hurr 16.4kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
26. 26 我 My Grandfather Is Emperor Wu of Han 我祖父是汉武帝 Sallow Little Face小脸蜡黄Historical1.4M WordsCompleted My Grandfather Is Emperor Wu of Han Synopsis: I am of imperial blood, the rightful heir of the Great Han. My grandfather is Emperor Wu of Han. The god of war Wei Qing is my granduncle, Huo Qubing is my uncle, and Emperor Xuan of Han, Liu Bingyi, is my unborn son. I transmigrate and am reborn as the eldest grandson of the Han Dynasty. I will change my fate of being murdered, and change the fate of the Han Dynasty entering into another marriage alliance with the Xiongnu. See how Liu Jin restores t 1.4kReads9.0Score142Shelves
27. 27 三 Three Kingdoms: Becoming Liu Bei's Kinsman and Brother 三国：成为刘备同宗兄弟 Headphones Like to Hit耳机喜欢打Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Fantasy Elements + Romance-of-the-Three-Kingdoms Style + Official History as a Reference + Supporting Liu Bei + Multiple Heroines] This was a glorious age, and an age of regrets. There was the lament of wasting one's years while one's thighs grew soft, the unwavering loyalty of those who would rather die than yield, the resolve that ten thousand miles of territory were nothing to cling to, and the helpless cry: “Vast heavens, why are you so cruel to me?” “Since I've come here, I will change thi 471Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Three Kingdoms, Assisting Liu Bei, Military Advisor, The Rise of the Shu Han Dynasty, Intrigue, No System, Multiple Female Leads, Historical Records of the Three Kingdoms, Romance of the Three Kingdoms

28. 28 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei's Flirtatious Strategist 三国：刘备的桃花军师 Commoner of Mingzhou明州布衣Historical972k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + No System + Political Intrigue + Real History + Humor] With a hellish start, Liu Bei is trapped in Haixi County with only three thousand battered troops. Zhao Chen, a transmigrator, can only laugh in disbelief: Is that it? Don’t worry, I have three plans to solve your problem. Guo Jia: This man’s schemes are beyond measure. Zhuge Liang: Zhao Chen is a genius blessed by heaven. Xiao Qiao: Sister, would you let me have him? Zhao Chen: What’s going on? The realm isn’t even unified 1.4kReads6.8Score123Shelves
29. 29 主 My Lord, Go Ahead and Make a Mess. I’ll Take Care of Carrying Us to Victory 主公尽管胡闹，我来负责带飞 Little Sweetie Isn't That Sweet小甜儿不太甜Historical459k WordsCompleted Zhang Hao, an avid Three Kingdoms fan, dies suddenly and inexplicably arrives in the Three Kingdoms era. By a twist of fate, Yuan Shu saves his life. A life debt is impossible to repay, so Zhang Hao, a man who values loyalty and honor, decides to serve Yuan Shu. So what if he’s the Honey-Water Emperor? With me at his side in this life, we’ll break through Jingzhou, conquer Jiangdong, and seize Yizhou. We’ll march south to subdue the north and establish the realm of Zhong. My lord, go ahead and d 2.5kReads8.1Score201Shelves

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    The male protagonist transmigrates and is rescued by Yuan Shu. Loyal and righteous, he decides to serve him, beginning his schemes before the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Each character is distinct and fully fleshed out.

30. 30 逆 Yuan Shu Against Fate 逆命袁术 Little Zheng, the Problem Setter小正作题家Historical648k WordsOngoing History’s regret, Yuan Shu’s failure: today, I, Lin Le, will rewrite his fate. Facing a massive army bearing down on me, I somehow escape death by the skin of my teeth. Now watch as I stir up the winds and clouds of the realm. With me, Lin Le, around, the Three Kingdoms will be no more. Cao Cao can have the realm, Liu Bei can have it, even those rats of Jiangdong can have it. Why can’t I, Yuan Gonglu, have it too? Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao, Lady Mi, Sun Shangxiang, Zhen Ji, Cai Wenji, Lü Lingqi, Bu Lia 91Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Is that okay? How about this one?

31. 31 网 Online Game: Three Kingdoms and a Carefree Life 网游三国之快男人生 Lingling Riding and Riding灵灵骑骑骑Sports1.5M WordsCompleted [Humor] [Three Kingdoms] [Lord] [Online Game] Lin Ci is an ordinary, dim-witted young man. On a whim, he buys a gaming pod for Spirit Motion and embarks on a ridiculous adventure through the Three Kingdoms! Beautiful women, generals, and wandering heroes: the road to unifying the Three Kingdoms has romance, warfare, and the martial world! The early chapters lean toward game stats and mechanics, while the later ones take more of a historical transmigration approach. Feel free to skip ahead and ch 609Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    [Three Kingdoms][Online Game][Lord][Nation War] A lighthearted, slow-paced book, not a wish-fulfillment novel, somewhat similar to: Three Kingdoms SimCity. Tired of all those wish-fulfillment novels? How about something lighter?

32. 32 某 I, Guan Yu, Take Dong Zhuo as My Sworn Father from the Start 某家关羽，开局拜董卓为义父 Wild Wind, Little Wave狂风小浪仔Historical1.7M WordsCompleted A modern man transmigrates into Guan Yu on the eve of the Peach Garden Oath. He kicks over a handcart. “A true man is born between heaven and earth. How could he make a living selling dates and melons?” He kicks apart the Peach Garden brotherhood. “How could a true man, born between heaven and earth, languish under another man’s command for so long?” He kicks Lü Fengxian aside. “You, a servant of three masters, think you deserve to stand beside me?” He kicks father-and-son bonds to pieces. “You 500Reads6.6Score105Shelves

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    [Please follow][Please follow][Please follow] My debut new book, a historical masterpiece, every single one is a must-read. If you don't like it, you get your money back! The plot is reasonable, the logic is sound, it's not idiotic or mindless, the action is fluid, and the descriptions are detailed. A masterpiece that history buffs absolutely cannot miss. [Sparrow's Masterpiece]

33. 33 爆 I Beat Up Oda Nobunaga and Became the Shogun 爆揍织田信长的我成为了幕府将军 Spicy Little Immortal麻辣小仙Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Cai Heng, was playing Taiko Risshiden MAX when he unexpectedly transmigrated in the flesh, only to be involved in the worst traffic accident of the century with the soul of Nagao Tamekage, who had just fallen in battle, and was Uesugi Kenshin's father! Nagao Tamekage's soul was smashed to pieces by the collision and merged into his own. (I wonder if Uesugi Kenshin will cut him down on the spot if he finds out.) Worse still, he didn't transmigrate to Echigo, where he could cling 797Reads5.8Score—Shelves
34. 34 穿 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms: Commanding the Southeast 穿越三国之坐断东南 Wild Wind, Little Wave狂风小浪仔Historical1.2M WordsCompleted What should you do if you transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms? Zhao Zilong charges at the front, Huang Hansheng brings up the rear with his troops. I’ll bring Hua Tuo, Zhongjing, Zhaoji, Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao, Diao Chan, Zhen Mi... and cheer you on. Everything above is unofficial history. The real story is: In 182, the protagonist transmigrates into the body of someone in Wu Commandery, Jiangdong. His father is a low-ranking capital official earning four hundred shi a year, and his mother is from th 9Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 三 Three Kingdoms: My Sword Has Never Been Dull 三国：吾剑也未尝不利 Moving a Thousand Mountains动千山Historical308k WordsCompleted [No System + Hegemony + No Dumb Decisions + No Dragging Things Out + Big Promises] On the eve of Guandu, he transmigrates into Yuan Shao and proceeds cautiously, rooting out corruption and evil, and stabilizing the court by abolishing the young heir and installing the eldest. He then leads the armies of Hebei to sweep across the realm, crushes Cao Cao at Xuchang, subdues Liu Biao in Jingzhou, campaigns south against Liu Bei, and marches east against Sun Quan, unifying the Three Kingdoms and esta 112Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    The first two books are about Yuan Shao, the third is about Yuan Shao's son. In the last book, Yuan Shao is killed by Dong Zhuo when he says, "My sword has never been weak." [Laughing and crying emojis]

36. 36 三 The Eldest Son of the Yuan Clan in the Three Kingdoms 三国之袁家长子 Redfall红落Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Establishing the Han (Han as in the Han people, not the Son of Heaven), also known as The Eldest Son of the Yuan Family in the Three Kingdoms. Yuan Tan, who had read Romance of the Three Kingdoms cover to cover, transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and becomes Yuan Tan. (Based on historical events, with some comic relief from Romance of the Three Kingdoms early on. No System. Not a wish-fulfillment story for beginners, so proceed with caution.) The protagonist is cunning, not a saint. (Cu 5.2kReads8.6Score601Shelves
37. 37 董 Dong Zhuo: I Started by Killing Yuan Shao and Conquering the World 董贼：从刀了袁绍开始制霸天下 There's a Cat Over Here这边有一只猫Historical519k WordsCompleted Original title: Dong Zhuo: I Start Dominating the World by Stabbing Yuan Shao [Unofficial history of unofficial history + comedy + ridiculous nonsense + no logic] [Written by an author who left their brain behind] [No System] The moment Dong Chuo opened his eyes, he saw a man in ancient robes shouting right in his face. “The fate of the realm lies with the emperor and his loyal ministers! You're nothing but a usurper. What can you do about it?!” Hearing those familiar lines, Dong Chuo was instan 150Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 三 Three Kingdoms: I, Liu Zheng, Descendant of the Prince of Zhongshan! 三国：我！刘铮！中山靖王之后！ Salty Fish Keeper放鱼的咸Historical1.8M WordsOngoing No System + Kind of a power fantasy, kind of not. After getting drunk at the wedding banquet of the woman he secretly loved, he is reborn as Liu Wen, son of a descendant of Prince Jing of Zhongshan. After looking into things, he discovers that Liu Bei is his uncle. He lays low and grows in secret for over a decade. His father is sacrificed to the heavens, and his power becomes boundless. When the Yellow Turbans rise, events spiral out of control. 607Reads6.0Score—Shelves
39. 39 三 Three Kingdoms: I, Cao Chong, Won’t Weigh an Elephant, I’ll Be Prime Minister! 三国：我曹冲不称象，我要称相！ The One on the Edge of the Stage站在舞台边缘的人Historical619k WordsCompleted (Political intrigue, conquest, no harem, ensemble cast, neither glorifying nor vilifying anyone) He transmigrates on the eve of the Battle of Red Cliffs and is poisoned from the start. That old bastard Cao Cao! The people you don't dare kill, I'll kill! The battles you don't dare fight, I'll fight! The Qiao sisters you can't lock away in the Bronze Sparrow Terr 169Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    He didn't wear the Yuan family's clothes, but he destroyed the Yuan family.

40. 40 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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    This is not it.

41. 41 司 Sima the Old Rogue 司马老贼 Tu Xuan土玄Historical895k WordsCompleted He is the gravedigger of Cao Wei and the founder of Western Jin. He is the “old rogue Sima,” and the last winner of the Three Kingdoms. Centered on Sima Yi, this novel unfolds a sweeping panorama of the late Han and Three Kingdoms era. Witness how he treads carefully under the suspicion of three generations of powerful rulers: Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui; how he and Zhuge Liang wage an ultimate contest of will and national strength at Mount Qi and the Wei River; and how, in his twilight years, 474Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    The pacing is masterful: it lays a solid foundation for Sima Yi's youth, revealing subtle psychological developments and political maneuvering, while also delivering the thunderous explosions of major events such as the Gaopingling Incident, the Three Rebellions in Huainan, and the struggle for merit between two officials. The pacing is perfectly balanced, demonstrating remarkable control.

42. 42 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
43. 43 汉 Turbulent Times at the End of the Han: Yuan Shao, Yuan Benchu, Is My Second Brother 汉末风云：袁绍袁本初是我二哥 Hanwen Cat韩文猫Historical328k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Eastern Han, flames of war rage as warlords vie for supremacy, and strategy intertwines with valor. From the chaos at the end of the Han to the Oath of the Peach Garden and the division of the realm into three kingdoms, ambitious tyrants, righteous heroes, strategists, and mighty generals write a thousand-year legend with their passion and cunning. Each shines amid the turmoil, and their stories are passed down through the ages. From the illustrious Yuan clan to the fla 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Yuan's political intrigue, come and see.

44. 44 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am Zhang Xiu, and from the Start I Kill Cao Cao in a Counterattack 三国：我张绣，开局反杀曹操 Small Account Starting with 189189开头的小号Historical239k WordsCompleted Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms and become Zhang Xiu, the Spear King of the North! His predecessor was spineless. Cao Cao humiliated him at Wancheng, abducted his aunt, and took the elite troops under his command for himself. Those humiliations remain vivid in his memory. Zhang Xiu, who came from another world, sneered. “I, Zhang Xiu, will make Cao the traitor pay in blood!” Recruit strategists, gather mighty generals, train elite troops, and conquer the realm! From a minor warlord in Wanchen 1.5kReads—Score110Shelves

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    A satisfying and enjoyable read, written very realistically.

45. 45 铁 The Iron-Blooded, Mighty Song Dynasty: Ruling the World 铁血强宋（雄踞天下） Huang Ruyi黄如一Historical254k WordsCompleted Iron-Blooded Song is a scholarly work that interprets Song dynasty history from an entirely new perspective. Organized around the major battles of the Northern and Southern Song periods, the book takes an in-depth look at strategic decisions and military practices in the Song-Liao, Song-Xia, Song-Jin, and Song-Mongol wars. It reveals the historical resilience that allowed the Song dynasty to maintain its rule for more than three hundred years despite an extremely unfavorable geopolitical environ 5Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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    Lost Minister

46. 46 靖 Letters from the Jingkang Era 靖康传信录 Li Gang李纲Historical22k WordsCompleted The Jingkang Record is a historical account written by Li Gang, a senior official in the late Northern Song. It is of exceptional value as a historical source, particularly for its firsthand record of the Jingkang Incident, when Jin forces invaded the Northern Song in 1127 and captured Emperors Huizong and Qinzong. Arranged chronologically, it details the court's responses to Jin incursions, internal debates, military strategies, and political actions from the seventh year of the Xuanhe era (112 1Reads7.9Score—Shelves
47. 47 王 Wang Anshi and His Northern Song Empire 王安石和他的北宋帝国 Third Son of the Zhao Family赵家三郎Historical172k WordsCompleted Clarifying the basic facts, restoring history to its true form, and offering an in-depth portrait of the Great Song during an era of transformation: Wang Anshi. In the middle Northern Song period, Wang Anshi was one of the most controversial figures in Chinese history. Some denounced him as a traitor to the people, while others called him a sage. Darkness and brilliance intertwined, as did condemnation and praise. Nearly a thousand years later, how can we give Wang Anshi a fair assessment? Cente 248Reads9.4Score—Shelves
48. 48 汴 The Siege of Bianjing: Diplomacy, War, and People at the End of the Northern Song 汴京之围：北宋末年的外交、战争和人 Guo Jianlong郭建龙Historical259k WordsCompleted This book traces the full historical details of the Jingkang Disaster at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty. It recounts the shifting peace and conflict among the Song, Liao, and Jin, focusing on pivotal moments in the Northern Song's great upheaval and the causes and consequences of the empire's crisis, which erupted across the realm from within and without. During the Xuanhe era of the Northern Song, the empire appeared prosperous from top to bottom, yet dangers beneath the golden age were a 649Reads9.4Score205Shelves
49. 49 盛 A Century of Prosperity in the High Tang 盛唐兴旺一百年 Zhao Yang赵扬Historical3.2M WordsCompleted It paints grand, sweeping visions of emperors building their empires and presents a series of dazzling historical tableaux from the Kaiyuan era. The rise and fall of dynasties, struggles over the succession, palace romances, bloody schemes for power, and one mutiny after another... The tumultuous power struggles of the Great Tang and its gradual decline from prosperity unfold in a dazzling spectacle that leaves readers spellbound. 176Reads9.5Score—Shelves
50. 50 中 The Secret Art of Ruling Men by China's Emperors Through the Ages, Volume Two 中国历代帝王驭人秘籍 （下） Li Hong李宏Historical714k WordsCompleted This book tells stories of the wisdom and strategy used to conquer and rule by ten of the most celebrated emperors in Chinese history: Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China; Liu Bang, founder of the Han dynasty; Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che; Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin; Empress Wu Zetian; Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin; Genghis Khan, founder of the Yuan dynasty; Emperor Taizu of Ming, Zhu Yuanzhang; Emperor Shengzu of Qing, Kangxi; and Emperor Shizong of Qing, Yongzheng. These tow 11Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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