Three Kingdoms Novels About Advising a Lord, Starting with the Eighteen Warlords’ Campaign Against Dong Zhuo 三国辅佐文（从十八诸候伐董开始）

1. 1 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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   They were all advisors to Cao Cao. [Makes face]

2. 2 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
3. 3 嫌 You Look Down on My White Robes? Go Join Cao Cao, Then. Don't Come Crying to Me! 嫌我白衣？转投曹操你别哭啊！ The Advancing Squirtle进击的杰尼龟Historical1.9M WordsCompleted “Fine, fine, fine. Now that you've invited Wolong, you're going to kick me out, is that it?” “One hundred copper coins? After all I've done, Lin Xuan is worth only one hundred copper coins?” Lin Xuan transmigrated into this world, admired Liu Bei, and became his military advisor, hoping to help restore the Han dynasty. But everything changed after Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times and brought Zhuge Wolong into his service. Lin Xuan was a nobody with no powerful backers, and there 2.5kReads7.3Score314Shelves
4. 4 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
5. 5 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 4.5kReads8.8Score339Shelves

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   The author did not elevate the protagonist by belittling the opponent.

6. 6 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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   A new book, not highly rated yet. The protagonist, Tang Xian, a master strategist, is unbound from a system that went astray at the start. He barely receives a pill as compensation, which increases his martial prowess. Before Dong Zhuo, one of the eighteen warlords, he joins Cao Cao's camp, poaching various talents for Cao Cao, conquering his first territory, becoming Cao Cao's son-in-law, and even marrying Cai Zhaoji and Zhen Mi. As an aside, the working atmosphere of Cao Cao's "cattle and horses" is quite cheerful (and funny) in this book. I heard that Cao Cao's strategists are required to be both literate and martial? Shocking! Is this a distortion of humanity or moral decay? The biggest drinker in Cao Cao's camp is actually…

7. 7 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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   Story summary: Both are good; one assists Cao Cao, and the other assists Liu Bei.

8. 8 三 Three Kingdoms: The Strongest Strategist, From the Start I Plot to Kill Cao Cao 三国：最强军师，开局设计杀曹操 Feng Shuang Liutong枫霜流瞳Historical1.2M WordsCompleted No System in this story, just strategy and farming. To make things more exciting, the generals are slightly stronger than usual. This is not fantasy, and the tone is light and humorous, so read with confidence. Liu Bei gazed at Li Xuan with a complicated expression. This young man could command armies from behind the scenes, devise peerless strategies, spot talent with an unerring eye, outwit everyone, see far into the future, and excel at everything. He was eloquent, seemingly able to predict t 5.3kReads8.6Score341Shelves
9. 9 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

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   Both of them were advisors to Wen, and both helped Cao Cao.

10. 10 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

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    He assisted Cao Cao and possessed unparalleled strategic skills.

11. 11 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 42.7kReads9.2Score3.8kShelves

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    The strategist assisted Cao Cao, a man of the Gou Dao clan.

12. 12 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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    The first book made some changes to the cultivation aspects, but the changes were appropriate and not abrupt; each point was self-consistent, and the protagonist was a strategist who began to learn martial arts in the mid-to-late stages. The second book is a pure Three Kingdoms story, and the protagonist is also a strategist. Personally, I think the character development is better than in the first book.

13. 13 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... 5.6kReads8.0Score449Shelves
14. 14 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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    This one book is unworthy to be paired with any of the others.

15. 15 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

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    A truly remarkable book! The initial imaginative premise leads to a captivating and unforgettable read. I've already finished "Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Damn! Cao Cao Actually Peeked at My Diary (Xu Fu's Diary)." Years later, with the world unified, Cao Cao takes Xu Fu's hand and says, "Yuanzhi, is there anything you can't say to my face? Why write it in a diary?" Xu Fu replies, "A respectable person doesn't write diaries! I certainly won't..."

16. 16 三 Three Kingdoms: My Laid-Back Strategist 三国：我的咸鱼军师 Ink Wears Away, Leaving the Scent of Words墨损文香Historical4.5M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] + [Farming] + [No Harem] Li You, a history student, transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms and unexpectedly strikes up a friendship with Guo Jia. Serving Liu Bei and waging war across the land, watch how this cunning student creates a legend unlike any other in the Three Kingdoms. Zhuge Liang: “Li Bochuan is a heaven-gifted genius. I am no match for him.” Cao Cao: “If only I had known Bochuan's talent sooner. Things would never have come to this.” Guo Jia: “All that talk about Li B 31kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves

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    Four excellent works of fiction supporting characters from the Three Kingdoms period 🥰 Two books on assisting Liu Bei, one a scholar and the other a warrior. The scholar is the brilliant strategist Li Bochuan, and the warrior is Liu Feng, Liu Bei's adopted son ✍️. Recommendation rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Two books on assisting Cao Cao, one a scholar and the other a warrior. The scholar is Dian Mo, the younger brother of the strategist Dian Wei, and the warrior is Cao Xiu, the prodigy of the Cao family ✍️. Recommendation rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Recommended by Duanmu Qing, trustworthy! 🥰🥰🥰

17. 17 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Feng's Comeback from Cannon Fodder 三国：炮灰刘封逆袭之路 Pineapples Everywhere满地是菠萝Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [This book is being published. Stay tuned.] (Conquest, strategy, iron-blooded heroics, beauties, System) After transmigrating as Liu Feng, Liu Bei's adopted son, he knew the fate that awaited him: losing favor, being marginalized, becoming a pawn to be discarded, and ultimately falling into a deadly trap. In this life, he chose to endure and bide his time, then turn the tables when all seemed lost! From the start, he risked his life to save Liu Shan at Changban Slope, earning a reputation across 72.4kReads9.6Score7.3kShelves
18. 18 我 I Steal Guan Yu's Chance to Kill Yan Liang, Shocking Cao Cao 我截胡关羽斩颜良，震惊曹操 Vermilion Bird, God of Fire火神朱雀Historical555k WordsCompleted Cao Xiu transmigrated onto the battlefield at Guandu, just as Yan Liang issued his challenge. Cao Xiu stole Guan Yu's chance to kill Yan Liang, astonishing Cao Cao. Cao Cao chuckled. “The Cao family has a brilliant young talent. I can win just by lying back. The only trouble is that this kid likes the same things I do.” Liu Bei choked back tears. “Cao Xiu took my Yun Chang, stole my Zi Long, and even lured away Feng Chu. This feud can never be settled!” Liu Xie wore an ingratiating smile. “Great 3.2kReads8.8Score267Shelves
19. 19 神 Mythic Three Kingdoms: I Become Invincible by Picking Up Skills 神话三国：从拾取词条开始无敌 Quiet Ocean静洋Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible] [Conquest] [War Story] [Saving a Crumbling Empire] [No Fake Appeals to the People] [Liu Xie’s Absolute Trust] After transmigrating into a high-martial Three Kingdoms era, Ye Ming becomes a low-ranking soldier in Dong Zhuo’s army. The realm is in chaos, and warlords rise on every side. How can a lowly soldier like him survive? From the start, he awakens a Trait Pickup System. Pick up traits, and he gets stronger! Boost attributes! Gain skills! Unlock synergies! Guan Yu: [Divine Gener 465Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    If you're looking for a story about a protagonist who assists another, this is a must-read!! It's a Three Kingdoms novel where the protagonist rises from a lowly soldier to assist the emperor and end the chaos! It's very engaging and perfectly meets the requirements of the questioner!! Reasons for recommendation: 1. Great character design: The protagonist is brave and resourceful, not reckless. He rises from a lowly soldier in a chaotic world. The character development is quite complete. 2. The plot is good; it doesn't follow the conventional route, but rather focuses on assisting the emperor to end the chaos, rebuilding the Han Dynasty three times. The phrase "Duke Zhou assists King Cheng" is very satisfying to read. 3. The system is relatively novel, with well-developed combat power and an attribute plundering system, ensuring both readability and novelty, creating a strong sense of anticipation. 4. Regular updates: Updates are relatively stable, allowing for daily reading. 5. Explosive combat power: Suitable for readers who enjoy fast-paced, action-packed stories.

20. 20 大 The Han Empire: Emperor Liu Hong 大汉帝国之大帝刘宏 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Emperor Ling of Han was the last emperor of the Han Dynasty to wield real power. Though he could have changed the course of history, he instead became the root cause of the Han Dynasty's downfall. By a twist of fate, a modern-day top history student is reborn at the end of the Han Dynasty as Emperor Liu Hong. Watch as he gathers the greatest talents of the era and builds an unparalleled legacy. 19.9kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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    The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is truly like finding gold in dung; picking just one out of dozens [petrified].

21. 21 枭 The Proud Conqueror of the Three Kingdoms 枭傲三国 Nameless Passerby无名过客Historical1.1M WordsCompleted I transmigrated into the Three Kingdoms era and happened to arrive just as Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei were swearing brotherhood in the Peach Garden! Luckily, my father is the county magistrate! Arrest Liu Bei for selling sandals without a license and throw him in jail! I’ll take Zhang Fei and Guan Yu off your hands! Don’t worry, I’ll bring peace to this chaotic age! “With my sword pointed at the world, I shall reign supreme over the Three Kingdoms.” 709Reads8.1Score—Shelves
22. 22 三 Three Kingdoms: Peerless Lü Bu, The More Dads I Claim, The Stronger I Get 三国：无双吕布，认爹越多我越强 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Lu Shu's soul travels to the late Han dynasty, where he becomes the infamous turncoat Lü Bu and gains the Super Adoptive Son System. As long as he pledges himself to a powerful adoptive father, he can earn all kinds of rewards from the System. And so the late Han dynasty's most filial son makes his debut. His own master is a god-tier expert, one of the Five Supreme Masters? Then he has to become his adoptive father! The great scholar Cai Yong has two lovely daughters? He needs to become their fa 6.1kReads9.1Score553Shelves

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    What is this book about? You can tell from the title.

23. 23 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

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    The low rating is because it's not simplistic. While Romance of the Three Kingdoms novels are exciting, they're too intellectually taxing. Historical fiction, while realistic, is mostly unsatisfying. This historical fiction, however, is different. It's fast-paced, with a dramatic plot and a compelling emotional arc that keeps you hooked. Yet, it's realistic without being intellectually taxing, and the characters are well-developed. It's truly a rare gem.

24. 24 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

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    Story Summary: 1. Joining Cao Cao 2. Joining Liu Bei 3. Joining Cao Cao

25. 25 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
26. 26 重 Reborn as Zhuge Liang's Son 重生为诸葛亮之子 Zhuge Kongming of the Three Kingdoms三国之诸葛孔明Historical577k WordsOngoing Reborn in the Three Kingdoms: Wolong Is My Father. Zhang Bin, a former armed police officer in his previous life, transmigrates into the Three Kingdoms era as Zhuge Bin, the son of Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang: My son is a born genius. Liu Bei: Zhuge Bin is a master of both civil and martial arts. Cao Cao: If only I had a son like Zhuge Bin. Sun Quan: Our surprise attack on Jingzhou failed, and now Jiangdong is the one being ambushed! [No harem, few female leads] 2Reads6.8Score—Shelves
27. 27 神 Mythic Three Kingdoms: The Ruthless Strategist 神话三国之不择手段的谋士 Loves Chive and Spring Bamboo Shoots爱吃韭菜春笋Historical1.0M WordsCompleted In 189 AD, countless beams of white light suddenly descended from the sky, bringing people from another world into this game world. Their arrival added plenty of excitement to a high-martial world much like the Three Kingdoms, where generals could cleave mountains and rivers with a single strike, strategists could take lives from a thousand miles away, and people could summon wind and rain or command thunder and lightning. Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born to their stations? 185Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist joins Cao Cao's side and becomes Cao Cao's chief strategist.

28. 28 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

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    These are all very good.

29. 29 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
30. 30 三 Three Kingdoms: I Reveal My Transmigrator Identity to Cao Cao from the Start 三国：开局向曹操自曝穿越者身份 Fined Into Bankruptcy for Being Handsome因帅被罚破产Historical467k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [No System] [Farming] [Laid-Back Daily Life] Su Zhe transmigrated to the Eastern Han dynasty several years ago. With no connections and no System, he lost his father from the start, then got robbed by bandits. Going hungry most of the time, he could no longer scrape by. With no other choice, he decided to reveal to Cao Cao that he was a transmigrator. Cao Cao: Do you have any ambitions? Su Zhe: Three meals a day! To live a comfortable life, Su Zhe helped Cao Cao build infra 17Reads8.9Score122Shelves
31. 31 三 Three Kingdoms: In Cao Wei, Employee No. 001 三国：人在曹魏，工号001 Watching Autumn Moon and Spring Breeze with a Smile笑看秋月与春风Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical fiction, no System, strategist protagonist] When investing, pick a promising stock; when starting a business, be the founder. After transmigrating to the late Han Dynasty, He Ben went all in on Cao Cao, who was in dire straits, securing himself the steadiest position in a chaotic age: founding veteran of the Cao Wei Group, employee number 001. “I am willing to sell my ancestral estate to help Lord Cao raise an army.” Cao Cao was stunned. This frail young man was willing to wager his 31kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves
32. 32 东 The Qin Bandit of the Eastern Han 东汉秦贼 Light Up a Cigarette烧一根烟Historical1.5M WordsCompleted My name is Qin Mo, courtesy name Wenmo. On June 16, 2022, a rare alignment of seven stars caused me to transmigrate. After I sang a song, the Yellow Turban rebels captured me and made me their chief strategist. Zhang Jiao even wanted me to marry his daughter... After Zhang Jiao died, I began building my own power. In the end, I led the Yellow Turban Rebellion to victory, unified China, and restored the Qin dynasty! [No System] [World Conquest] [Some Creative Liberties] This is a novel, drawing o 1.4kReads8.1Score102Shelves

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    #New Three Kingdoms Support Novel# [Thumbs Up] The protagonist starts as an officer under Dong Zhuo. Just as the eighteen warlords are preparing to wage war against Dong Zhuo, the protagonist abandons his low profile and, along with Jia Xu, joins Cao Cao, becoming Cao Cao's chief sixth strategist. [Thinking] The following are all highly recommended and will receive many likes. [You can savor them]

33. 33 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei's Strategist, I Kill Lü Bu From the Start 三国：刘备军师，开局诛杀吕布 Blessings for All Under Heaven福泽天下Historical1.0M WordsCompleted In the second year of Xingping, Liu Bei and Yuan Shu faced off at Guangling, leaving Zhang Fei to hold Xiapi. Liao Chen transmigrates from a later era and becomes a secretary under Zhang Fei. After awakening a strategist System, he helps Zhang Fei hold Xuzhou and execute Lü Bu! Liu Bei: “With a strategist like you, I feel like a fish in water!” Cao Cao: “Infuriating, infuriating! Such a brilliant talent has ended up under Liu Bei!” Yuan Shu: “I refuse to accept this! That accursed Liu Xuande, t 713Reads7.6Score104Shelves
34. 34 诸 Zhuge Village Fool, You're Scheming Against Me Again 诸葛村夫，你又算计我 Smoked Wukong熏悟空Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Not Invincible + Aiding Liu Bei + Neither Glorifying nor Denigrating + Early-Round Conquest + Mid-Round Farming + Late-Round Sainthood] The first three chapters show the protagonist testing Liu Bei with his words. Pay attention to the title: his advice is supposedly offered, but it’s all fake. Fake advice. Volume One: Head north to save Xu Shu’s mother... Volume Two: Infiltrate Xiangyang to recruit talent for Liu Bei... Volume Three: Make early plans for Yi Province... Volume F 20.1kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves
35. 35 葬 Burying the Han 葬汉 Wild Kid野小子Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Historical Fiction Contest] Wei Chu, a reclusive master, transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes a lowly Yellow Turban soldier. To protect his brothers, Wei Chu grips his saber tight. For the woman he loves, he carves out a place for himself amid the chaos. And for the common people of the realm, Wei Chu ultimately becomes the man who buries the Han dynasty. Cao Cao: “The biggest mistake I made in this life was making an enemy of Wei Chu.” Lü Bu: “Even after three hundre 917Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The campaign against Dong Zhuo, which began in chapters 120 and above.

36. 36 卧 Undercover in the Three Kingdoms, I Make Up All the Intelligence 卧底三国，情报全靠编 A Year Older又长了一岁Historical254k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, Xiao Yi becomes an “honored” spy, providing Cao Cao with intelligence on Liu Bei. But Zhuge Liang keeps a constant eye on him, so for his own safety, he has no choice but to make up random reports. Yet somehow, these reports turn out to be spot-on, helping Cao Cao win a string of great victories. Liu Bei: Second Brother, Third Brother, did one of you betray me? Guan Yu, Zhang Fei: Big Brother, you have to believe us. This must have been Zhuge Liang 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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37. 37 三 Three Kingdoms: What Could a Strategist's Motives Possibly Be? 三国：军师能有什么坏心思 Pouring Out the Vast Sea倾尽沧海Historical300k WordsCompleted Xu Lin transmigrates into the chaotic late Han dynasty and obtains the Sign-In System for Surviving the Turbulent Times. As a strategist, he teaches Lü Bu, the man among men, a lesson; makes Cao Aman, friend to other men's wives, cry; beats up the upright and respectable Yuan brothers; crushes the big-eared thief who sells straw sandals; and whisks away the Qiao sisters of Jiangdong... But Xu Lin really doesn't think he has any bad intentions! This is a silly comedy, not a serious or realistic s 191Reads8.0Score—Shelves
38. 38 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 2.7kReads8.7Score144Shelves
39. 39 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 200Reads8.8Score—Shelves
40. 40 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. 6.8kReads8.4Score309Shelves

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    He assisted Cao Cao, governed Yuzhou, fought Yuan Shao, pacified Hebei, and defended against foreign tribes. At the start, he struggled to survive under Lü Bu's command, powerless to reverse the tide, and fought to the death to protect his former master, swearing an oath to the Qin and Han emperors. (Rongcheng Yunjiao)

41. 41 三 Three Kingdoms: Heir to the Sage Strategist, I Help Liu Bei Conquer the Realm 三国：谋圣之后，我帮刘备拿天下 Dragon in the Wind龙行风Historical1.3M WordsCompleted No System + Assisting Liu Bei + Ensemble Cast + Slow Burn, not a wish-fulfillment novel. Zhang Yu transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes a minor clerk in Runan. When a collateral branch of the Yuan family smears his name, Zhang Yu beats them up, then promptly takes Chen Dao with him to Suanzao to join Liu Bei. A letter predicting the future sets Zhang Yu on the path of a strategist. From then on, he assists Liu Bei in campaigns across the land, leading the Han dynasty to 5kReads8.8Score323Shelves

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    Ha, who assisted Liu Bei

42. 42 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Tell Liu Bei I’m a Transmigrator! 三国：开局告诉刘备我是穿越者！ Soaring Across the World天下翱翔Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Just as he is about to starve to death, Liu Bei’s men happen to rescue him! They saved his life, so he’ll repay them many times over! And so, he becomes Liu Bei’s chief strategist. With more than two thousand years of history committed to memory, could he really let his lord stumble into a trap? Helping Liu Bei conquer the realm shouldn’t be too much to ask! 6.6kReads9.1Score499Shelves

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    These books are all good, and I personally think they don't have any major flaws, except for the first one which forces the inclusion of Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao (judging from the reviews, it seems the author was influenced by some readers' comments).

43. 43 三 Three Kingdoms: I'm Wang An, the An Who Brings Peace to All Under Heaven 三国：在下王安，安天下的安 Ink Galaxy墨银河Historical1.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era as Liu Bei's chief clerk, Wang An becomes a strategist under Liu Bei and helps him defy fate. Lu Bu betrays us from behind? I'll make sure you never set foot in Xu Province. A sneak attack on Jingzhou? I'll wipe out your Jiangdong first. Can't have both Wolong and Fengchu? I'm as good as two of them! … In short, wherever I'm around, the words "failure" don't exist in Emperor Liu's vocabulary. I'm the greatest secretary in the Three Kingdoms! 2.6kReads8.8Score161Shelves
44. 44 三 Three Kingdoms: Insulted After Joining the Coalition, I Claim My Ancestral Lineage in Return 三国：入联军被辱，反手认祖归宗 One Sword, One Thought一剑，一念Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Dong Yao transmigrated to the end of the Han dynasty and spent eighteen years studying under Li Yan, sworn brother of Tong Yuan. Dong Zhuo entered the capital and wreaked havoc at court. Li Yan revealed Dong Yao’s identity: he was Dong Zhuo’s eldest grandson. Following his master’s orders, Dong Yao joined Zhao Yun in the Eighteen-Rout Army’s campaign against Dong Zhuo, temporarily serving under Han Fu. “What? This boy is Dong Zhuo’s eldest grandson? Throw him out!” “Dong Zhuo is a traitor, so hi 7.5kReads8.7Score812Shelves
45. 45 三 Three Kingdoms: An Orphan from the Start, Cao Cao Teaches Me to Become Emperor 三国：孤儿开局，曹操教我做皇帝 A Salty Fish一支咸鱼Historical530k WordsCompleted Reborn in the Three Kingdoms, Chao Rui becomes an orphan. By chance, Cao Cao has just suffered defeat at Wan Castle and lost his eldest son, Cao Ang. Lady Ding storms out in a rage. Overwhelmed with grief, Cao Cao sinks into the lowest point of his life, then unexpectedly meets Chao Rui. Though only eight years old, Chao Rui speaks with startling insight, answering every question smoothly and at great length... Cao Cao is utterly astonished, and immediately develops a fondness for the talented b 1.3kReads8.6Score131Shelves

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    The first story of Li You, a history student who travels back in time to the Three Kingdoms period, unexpectedly forms a bond with Guo Jia. He assists Liu Bei in conquering all sides, witnessing how this cunning student creates a unique legend in the Three Kingdoms era.

46. 46 三 Three Kingdoms: General, Who’s More Beautiful, Your Concubine or the Empress? 三国：将军，妾身与皇后，谁更美 Jing Yunlong景云龙Historical2.0M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, he transmigrates as Cao Ang, Cao Cao's eldest son, who was supposed to die in the Battle of Wancheng. At death's door, he activates the “Life-Prolonging Talent System.” Only by winning over the peerless beauties of history can he extend his lifespan and unlock talents. Along the way, Cao Ang uses the System to win over beauties and prolong his life, while secretly building up his strength: curbing Liu Bei's rise, blockading the waterways of Jiangdong, and breaking up enemy al 29.5kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves

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    How did Cao Cao treat his sons?

47. 47 人 In the Late Han Dynasty: From the Start, I Sign In for Dragon-Elephant Prajna 人在汉末：开局签到龙象般若 Little Lü Bu Works Overtime小吕布加班Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Liu Jin, a modern engineering graduate, transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes Lu Bu’s junior fellow disciple. With help from the System and his own hard work, Liu Jin leaves his master’s tutelage invincible. But after spending too long with Lu Bu, Liu Jin has picked up a few bad habits. At the Zhen family estate in Hebei: “Head of the Zhen family, if these four daughters marry one man, won’t people gossip?” Meeting Cao Cao: “Brother Cao, we hit it off at first sight. Ho 48.5kReads8.6Score4.9kShelves
48. 48 三 The Overlord of Jiangdong in the Three Kingdoms 三国江东霸主 Cloud of Stars星星之云Historical2.6M WordsCompleted (Conquest, wish fulfillment, unification, beauties) Do kings, nobles, generals, and ministers really come from noble stock? I will unify Jiangdong, make the Huai and Xu regions my stronghold, sweep through Jing and Chu, and build an empire. I will proclaim myself emperor, unite the lands of the south, then march north into the Central Plains. I will bring the realm under one rule, ride across its mountains and rivers, strike north against the Xiongnu, and restore the glory of the Han Dynasty! Re 17.6kReads8.2Score1.2kShelves
49. 49 三 Three Kingdoms: I Can’t Help It If I’m Given So Many Wives 三国：娶妻给的太多我也没办法 Ink Scholar of Yingtian应天墨客Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Qin Yu transmigrates to the late Han dynasty and becomes the leader of a band of mountain bandits. He binds himself to the More Children, More Blessings System and the Strongest Clan System. There are some things that are better left unsaid here. Read on and treasure every moment. 24.1kReads8.2Score2.5kShelves
50. 50 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Offered Cao Cao a Plan and Founded the Tomb-Raiding Corps 三国：开局献计曹操，成立摸金校尉 Twinkling Stars闪闪繁星Historical1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, Yang Ling originally planned to assist Liu Bei and accomplish great things. But their views clashed, and after they argued, Zhang Fei gave him a sound thrashing. In a fit of anger, Yang Ling chose to join Cao Cao, who had only just started building his power. From now on, I, Yang Ling, have only three things to do: eat, sleep, and beat Liu Bei! Liu Bei: If only I had known Yang Ling was such a genius, I wouldn't have let him go so easil 6.1kReads8.9Score806Shelves

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    When it comes to Romance of the Three Kingdoms novels, the first one I recommend is absolutely fantastic!

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