Three Kingdoms Stories: Not on Liu Bei's Side, and Close to the Records of the Three Kingdoms 三国文，不跟刘备，接近三国志

1. 1 三 A Han Dynasty Kinsman in the Three Kingdoms 三国之汉室宗亲 Three Spare Hours, No Dreamer三余无梦生Historical2.2M WordsCompleted No System, transmigration, passion, political intrigue... The protagonist transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes a member of the imperial Liu clan. He arrives in a time of chaos, when the Han dynasty's authority flickers like a candle in the wind, on the verge of going out. Just then, the Han dynasty's Qilin emerges, restoring the court, steadying the people's hearts, driving back the barbarians, bringing peace to a chaotic age, and restoring the Han dynasty to glory. T 15.4kReads8.0Score922Shelves

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   Who still cares about Liu Bei during the Three Kingdoms period? [Facepalm]

2. 2 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
3. 3 三 The Great Chu Under Heaven: A Three Kingdoms Saga 三国之大楚天下 Fan Chen帆辰Historical1.5M WordsCompleted After the defeat at Gaixia, descendants of Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, changed their names and withdrew into the mountains. When Xiang Yang, a hero of the late Han dynasty, learned their identity, he gathered extraordinary talents and mighty generals from across the land, carrying on his ancestor's legacy to overthrow the Han and revive Chu. The descendants of the Xiang family, guided by the sage strategist Yuzhenzi, laid plans for the generals of the realm and came to Xiang Yang' 800Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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   Approaching the Records of the Three Kingdoms

4. 4 汉 The Late Han Spear God Tong Yuan Takes Zhang Xiu as His Disciple 汉末枪神童渊收徒之张绣 Fan Chen帆辰26k WordsCompleted Zhang Xiu, the disciple of Tong Yuan, the Spear God of the Late Han 115Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 5 汉 The Legend of the Late Han’s Greatest Spear God and Halberd God 汉末天下第一枪神第一戟神传说 Fan Chen帆辰31k WordsCompleted The legend of the greatest spear god and halberd god under heaven at the end of the Han dynasty 150Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 6 汉 The Late Han’s Greatest Spear God: Tong Yuan Stirs Up the Capital 汉末天下第一枪神之童渊闹京师 Fan Chen帆辰37k WordsCompleted The Late Han Dynasty’s Greatest Spearman, Tong Yuan, Stirs Up the Capital 197Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 7 三 A Warrior's Saga Across Time and Space in the Three Kingdoms 三国时空穿越之兵王风云 Fan Chen帆辰Historical803k WordsCompleted Zhang Wen, leader of the 21st-century Wild Wolf Special Forces team, is carrying out a special mission when he accidentally falls off a cliff while trying to save a comrade. He transmigrates through time to the Three Kingdoms era, where his soul inhabits the body of Zhang Shiping’s eldest son, a merchant from Zhongshan in Jizhou. Thus begins his quest for supremacy in the Three Kingdoms: recruiting fierce generals and strategists, winning the hearts of beautiful women, pacifying the Central Plai 1kReads8.4Score106Shelves
8. 8 汉 No Three Kingdoms After the Han 汉后无三国 Crazy Fun疯玩Historical2.2M WordsOngoing Liu Xia transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty, but refuses to become emperor or king. With fifty cavalrymen, he slaughters five thousand Xiongnu. Beneath Xiapi, one strike of his halberd leaves Lu Bu crippled. He casually tosses aside the Imperial Jade Seal: "Just a broken stone. Can it put food on the people's tables?" His motto is: "Whoever dares threaten our mighty Han, no matter how far away, must be destroyed!" "The people are the true masters of the Han. The Son of Heaven is just the 10.7kReads9.4Score887Shelves
9. 9 三 Three Kingdoms: Transmigrating into the Yellow Turban Rebellion to Turn the Tide 三国：穿越黄巾逆转天下 Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast Sky幻羽苍穹Historical2.0M WordsCompleted This is my second long novel about transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era. The protagonist transmigrates to become Zhang Jiao’s disciple, then escapes Jizhou alongside his senior sister Zhang Ning, the Way of Great Peace, and the Yellow Turban warriors. Though many look down on him for being a Yellow Turban rebel, Lu Yun keeps striving toward his goal and ultimately unifies the Three Kingdoms. 3.3kReads8.8Score291Shelves
10. 10 如 Ruyuan Mengdie's New Book 如愿梦蝶新书 Dreaming of Butterflies Come True如愿梦蝶Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Title: No System. A return to pure cultivation fantasy, with no transmigration and no System! Liu Chen, a young man from Qingzhou, bears a mysterious bloodline. In search of his origins, he embarks on the path of immortality. After forming a connection in Spiritveil Valley, he joins a sect and cultivates at Flying Sword Sect. He battles the Shadow Pavilion and resists the demon race's invasion, braving secret realms and heavenly tri 32Reads9.3Score—Shelves
11. 11 三 Three Kingdoms: Killing Makes Me Stronger, from Liaodong All the Way to Luo 三国：杀人变强，我从辽东砍到洛 Mei Yan美岩Historical213k WordsOngoing Yang Luo transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms era and became the second son of the Hongnong Yang family. After getting drunk at a palace banquet, he stumbled into a palace and, in a moment of recklessness, robbed Princess Wannian of her virtue. Emperor Ling of Han flew into a rage and ordered him to be torn apart by chariots. The princess pleaded for him, and his sentence was commuted to military service in Lelang. During a mission, he was ambushed by a foreign tribe and awakened the God of Slaug —Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 12 家 My Father Is Guan Yunchang 家父关云长 Youngster from Longdong陇东少年Historical2.0M WordsCompleted (No System + One Female Lead + Rousing Ensemble Cast + Smart Characters) A criminal investigator from the future transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes Guan Xing, Guan Yu’s second son. It is the winter of Jian’an 24. Guan Yu has just been defeated at Maicheng and is about to retreat to Linju, where Lu Meng will surround him. At this moment of mortal peril, Guan Xing proposes a switch-home strategy, advising Guan Yu to head east against the current and raid Jianye, trading cities wit 16.7kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
13. 13 三 The Three Kingdoms: A World of Gods and Demons, Watch Me Conquer It 三国之神魔世界，看我如何称霸？ Spicy Diced Chicken with Chili Peppers辣子鸡丁炒辣椒Historical937k WordsOngoing What is a god? What is a demon? Who is righteous, and who is evil? The rules of this world are nothing more than a game of chess written by the victor... Original titles: Three Kingdoms: The World of Gods and Demons, Watch Me Claim the Throne! and The New Three Kingdoms of Gods and Demons Wen Fengqing transmigrates to the late Eastern Han dynasty, only to discover that his beautiful teacher has come along with him. And that is not all. He is not the first person to transmigrate... What's more, t 5kReads9.4Score405Shelves

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    Literature about the Three Kingdoms period, especially those close to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, is more enjoyable.

14. 14 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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    If you're not familiar with the Records of the Three Kingdoms, you can take a look.

15. 15 汉 Xu Chu in the Late Han: I Seize the Southeast from the Start 汉末许褚：开局坐断东南 Let's Call Him Teacher Yu就叫虞老师吧Historical2.0M WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Late Han Dynasty] [Slow Burn] [Farming] [Politics] [Conquest] [Scheming] [Political Maneuvering] [Unresolved Regrets] [Transmigration] A modern overworked office drone transmigrates into the late Han Dynasty as Xu Chu, and refuses to accept the fate of being called the “Tiger Fool.” Cao Mengde, you hold the emperor hostage, but did you know my troops, supplies, and wealth can make the warlords bow to me, too? Liu Xuande, you preach benevolence and righteousness, but did you kno 20.4kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves

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    Slow start, like Xu Chu from the Three Kingdoms period, going solo, starting in the southeast.

16. 16 三 Three Kingdoms: Starting with the Seven-Star Lamp Still Burning 三国：从七星灯没有灭开始 Song Dongming, Who Loves Fried Bread Slices爱吃炸馍片的宋洞明Historical1.4M WordsCompleted At Wuzhang Plains, Wei Yan never entered the command tent! The Chancellor had borrowed twelve years of life, and along with those twelve years came a soul from the modern world. What changes will this soul, now inhabiting Liu Shan, bring to the Han dynasty? 3.1kReads8.8Score355Shelves

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    What kind of sparks will fly when the still-alive Zhuge Liang is paired with Liu Shan, a man with a modern soul? Will the Northern Expedition succeed? Will the Han Dynasty be able to rise again? Let's wait and see!

17. 17 黄 The Yellow Turbans Bid the Han to Die 黄巾请大汉赴死 Song Dongming, Who Loves Fried Bread Slices爱吃炸馍片的宋洞明Historical138k WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the Eastern Han Dynasty, only to discover that Zhang Jue had saved me. As an ordinary person with nothing to my name, I had no choice but to follow the Great Virtuous Teacher down this road to the bitter end. “Heaven is dead, the Yellow Heaven shall rise! In the year of Jiazi, may all under Heaven prosper!” We Yellow Turbans call on the Han Dynasty to meet its end! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 三 Three Kingdoms: After Zhang Jiao's Death, I Became the Leader 三国：张角死后，我成了带头大哥 With Brush and Ink, I Paint Your Beauty执笔墨画妳倾城Historical555k WordsCompleted [Power fantasy + invincible + ruthless] [Political intrigue + conquest + intelligent characters] He transmigrates into the late Han dynasty, wearing the Yellow Turban. Loot the noble families, kidnap talented people. Yingtao City, Julu Commandery Tian Feng: "Zhang Sheng! Do you have any regard for the law?!" Zhang Sheng: "No! From the day I rebelled, I became the law!" Gaoyi County, Changshan Commandery Ju Shou: "Zhang Sheng, you're nothing but a bandit!" Zhang Sheng: "No! Even ten band 2.5kReads6.6Score165Shelves
19. 19 三 The Three Kingdoms' Fiercest Bandit 三国第一悍匪 With Brush and Ink, I Paint Your Beauty执笔墨画妳倾城Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A dragon's roar shakes the world, and countless streams of dragon energy converge on Qingzhou. Huangfu Qing, courtesy name Wushuang, studied under Li Yan, the Spear Sage. After mastering the martial arts, he descended from the mountain, gathering fierce generals and brilliant strategists. Starting in Qingzhou, he founded Qinglong Mountain and built Qingdi City. He had intended to wait quietly for the right moment, then transform into a dragon and roar across the nine heavens. But an enigma surro 14.4kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
20. 20 三 Three Kingdoms: Reborn as Zhao Yun, with Diao Chan Sharpening My Spear 三国：重生赵云，貂蝉为我磨枪 With Brush and Ink, I Paint Your Beauty执笔墨画妳倾城Historical2.4M WordsCompleted “You wretch! Your master's wife is pregnant. Was it you...?” “Impossible! I didn't! It wasn't me! I absolutely did not do it!” His soul transmigrates into Zhao Yun. He steals Liu Bei's second and third brothers, then takes Yuan Shao's two trusted generals. He forms an oath of brotherhood with five men in the Peach Garden, and begins his quest to conquer the land in Youzhou, plotting out the whole board. With the help of the noblewoman Empress He, his fortunes soar from then on, and he rises stea 16.1kReads8.6Score1.9kShelves
21. 21 三 Three Kingdoms: The Son of Heaven? The Strongest Army Wins! 三国：天子？兵强马壮者为之！ Jun Zuimengxin君醉梦心Historical3.4M WordsOngoing [Martial warrior] [Feel-good read] [No System] [Commoner origins] [Warlord] [Overbearing] [General Who Shakes the Heavens] At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, the imperial court was corrupt, eunuchs and imperial in-laws fought endlessly, and powerful local clans and wealthy families seized land. The rich owned fields stretching to the horizon, while the poor had nowhere to plant a foot. Commoners had no way to serve their country. Starving and desperate, they had only one choice: take up a bl 29.1kReads8.6Score2kShelves

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    The first book is about going it alone, the second is about following Cao Cao. Hope this helps! [Laughs][laughs]

22. 22 三 Three Kingdoms: I Was a Lazybones, Yet Became a Mentor to Cao Wei's Emperor 三国：咸鱼的我，却成了曹魏帝师 Fu Jianquan Zhou福健全粥Historical4.2M WordsOngoing Su Yu transmigrates to the final years of the Han dynasty and becomes the first strategist in Cao Cao's camp, winning Cao Cao's trust and becoming his confidant. As eighteen warlords from the eastern provinces unite to campaign against Dong Zhuo, Su Yu helps the still-weak Cao Cao reap enormous rewards from the coalition's campaign. Later, at Su Yu's suggestion, Cao Cao occupies Yan Province and makes it his base. He battles Yuan Shu, welcomes the emperor, destroys Lu Bu, captures Liu Bei, and f 671Reads8.4Score115Shelves
23. 23 三 Three Kingdoms: Eight Million for the Governorship of Ba Commandery 三国：八百万买巴郡太守 Little Tangyuan 521小汤圆521Historical344k WordsOngoing (Power struggles, farming, daily life, modern knowledge, with occasional alternate history for the sake of the plot!) In the third year of Guanghe, the Western Garden sells official posts at clearly marked prices. The great clans of Yingchuan fight over the post of governor, the governor of Ba Commandery launches a rebellion, and for half a year, no one wants the job, even for eight million. Jiang Lin, a transmigrator, arrives in the late Han dynasty along with his delivery van and makes more th 7.8kReads7.3Score383Shelves

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24. 24 三 Three Kingdoms: My Younger Brother, Cao Aman 三国，舍弟曹阿瞒 Qing Weiyang卿未央Historical1.2M WordsCompleted (Over a million words, with no hiatus or abandonment, so read with confidence. Political intrigue takes center stage, with tight logic. The plot may move a little slowly because of that, but there is absolutely no filler.) When I was ragged and in disarray, I knew no way through the mist and rain. When I wear the imperial robes and crown, all under heaven will record the rise and fall of countless bones. Transmigrating as Cao Cao's older brother, Cao Qing knew that if he followed the rules, the 225Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you have any issues with the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, just criticize them directly.

25. 25 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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    It has a high degree of historical accuracy, presenting the true Liu Bei.

26. 26 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

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    The protagonist transmigrates to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, reborn as a child. After much investigation, he discovers his true identity: a descendant of Prince Jing of Zhongshan, and Liu Bei's nephew. Having status but lacking funds, he begins to plot, recruiting talent, developing commerce, and transforming Changshan into his personal playground. By his teens, he already commands hundreds of thousands of soldiers.

27. 27 三 Three Kingdoms: Rising to Fame in Youzhou 三国，从幽州名士开始 Ailiang Chuan, Who Loves Oyakodon爱吃亲子丼的艾凉川Historical1.0M WordsOngoing Three Kingdoms + farming + conquest + no System He builds his own kingdom. This is not a story about working for someone else. Based mainly on official history, with a focus on development in the early stages. It starts slowly. The protagonist is an ancestor of the Zu clan of Fanyang. He was born in Zhuo County, Youzhou, near present-day Zhuozhou, and his base of operations is Liaodong. In 165 AD, the chaos has yet to begin. The Han dynasty is still immersed in its final days of peace before the 59kReads8.8Score6.1kShelves
28. 28 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, Intrigue, No System, Official History of the Three Kingdoms, Romance of the Three Kingdoms

29. 29 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
30. 30 这 This Three Kingdoms Story Is a Little Wild 这本三国有点野 Cloud Bean Filling云豆馅Eastern Fantasy186k WordsCompleted If you like the “foundation-makeup general” trope, don't click. If you want mindless, over-the-top power fantasy, don't click. If you want a harem full of bloodshed, violence, and darkness, don't click. This book is about duty to one's country, the chivalrous spirit and tender heart, loyalty and courage, and the virtues of Confucianism and filial piety. 19Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 策 The Fated Heroes of the Three Kingdoms in Another World 策御异界三国天命群英录 Cloud Bean Filling云豆馅Eastern Fantasy648k WordsOngoing The heroes of the Three Kingdoms descend upon another world! [Original title: Scheming Across Another World: Records of the Three Kingdoms' Fated Heroes] To the west stands the Holy Empire beneath its Dome of Holy Light; to the east, the Battle-Magic Empire, swept by elemental tides. To the north, orc iron cavalry roams the land; to the south, elven longbows pierce the sky. Meanwhile, undead currents surge in the shadows, and evil demons lie in wait. Chen Ce practices no arcane cultivation, re 1Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 32 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am Yuan Benchu, and from the Start My Sword Was Pointed at Dong Zhuo! 三国：我袁本初，开局剑指董卓！ Letters from Wei Ke锦书魏客Historical285k WordsCompleted [Warlord rivalry] + [farming] + [political scheming] + [alternate history] + [no System] + [A blend of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Records of the Three Kingdoms, and other historical material, primarily in service of the story] “Your sword is sharp, but mine is no less so!” Transmigrated as the “Yuan Shao starter pack” meant to give Cao Cao easy experience? Yue Lingxiao draws his sword without hesitation. I’m not playing along with this script! In Jiade Hall, when Dong Zhuo arrogantly deposes 234Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Brothers who like a steady and reliable experience, come check this out! [Conquest] + [Farming] + [Political Intrigue] + [Alternate History] + [No System] + [A combination of Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Records of the Three Kingdoms (and other historical materials, primarily serving the story)] Guaranteed to be entertaining!

33. 33 李 Li Yunlong Becomes Lü Bu: Fierce, Brutal, Cunning, and Slick 李云龙成吕布，又凶又猛又奸又滑 The Monkeys Are All Over The Mountain, But My Butt Is Red满山猴子俺腚红Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing The lyrics go: Sleeves sweep across the vast expanse. I raise my eyes, and the galaxy shatters. I lift my long halberd and cleave open chaos, splitting heaven and earth asunder. The clouds of eternity crown the highest peak; lightning and fire in my breast melt the rusted iron. With a turn of my hand, I seize the sun and moon as twin pearls. Mountains and seas overturn; winds and clouds fall silent. The past and present are no more than dust. I laugh: where are the heroes now? Only crumbling ste 449Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    How could the Three Kingdoms period be so epic without imagination?

34. 34 孽 You Brat, Our Family Has Been Loyal for Generations 孽子咱家世代忠良 Flying Roe Deer会飞的狍子Historical826k WordsCompleted A modern person transmigrates into Liu Hua, son of Liu Yu, the Inspector of Youzhou during the Three Kingdoms period. With no System or cheats, history says that in two years, Gongsun Zan will wipe out his entire family. To change his fate, Liu Hua secretly carves all kinds of seals bearing his father Liu Yu's name, then goes around handing out forged appointment letters. He tricks Taishi Ci and Xu Chu into accompanying him to the Alliance of the Lords at Suanzao, where he becomes the nineteenth 1kReads7.3Score101Shelves

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    This book is excellent; it has no system, and it's exciting and hilarious.

35. 35 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 period and its political intrigue. I give it a 9.9 Out of 10! [Kissing emoji]

36. 36 这 This Three Kingdoms Has No Transmigration 这个三国不穿越 Marquis of Xiangping, Defender of the East镇东襄平侯Historical700k WordsCompleted There are fewer and fewer novels about the Three Kingdoms that stick to the official history. This one presents a complete picture of the era, with the schemes and calculations of great figures, the helplessness and laments of ordinary people, incisive analysis, historical figures weighing their decisions, and examinations of the historical context. It features vivid depictions of military strategy and warfare, as well as the complexities of human relationships at every turn. All these elements 229Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Based on historical facts, this book tells the story of the characters' psychology and strategies, showcasing their wisdom. The battles are also based on historical records. Welcome to read this book if you are a fan of the Three Kingdoms period or a history enthusiast.

37. 37 开 From the Gaoping Tomb Incident: The Great Emperor Zhengshi 开局高平陵之正始大帝 Yu Jian Qianxing喻见千行Historical793k WordsOngoing Gaopingling. Sima Yi makes his move, takes control of Luoyang, and Cao Shuang is forced to surrender. The imperial clan declines while the great families grow powerful. Wu and Shu loom nearby, and the Hu tribes circle on every side. The Cao Wei dynasty faces its end, and the land of Hua Xia is about to descend into darkness. After ten years as a puppet, Cao Fang finally sees the truth in a single day. Sima Yi usurping power? Have him struck off the books ahead of time! The Five Barbarians overru 951Reads6.8Score100Shelves

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    Only discerning readers familiar with the true history of the Three Kingdoms will appreciate this level of taste. I recommend this book; it features only one instance of a one-on-one duel on the battlefield where the protagonist is shot with quills. The writing style is evident in the reviews. The dialogue is in a classical Chinese style.

38. 38 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
39. 39 带 Leading Southern Tang to Conquer the Realm 带领南唐去争霸 Azure Eagle in a Clear Sky晴空苍鹰Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast + No System + Ruthless Battles + Contest for Supremacy + Historical Figures] Zhou Lei transmigrates to the Southern Tang during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, becoming its sixth prince: Li Yu, the legendary poet-emperor. Knowing that Li Yu will one day lose his kingdom and family, endure humiliation to survive, and see his wife violated, he is determined to change his fate! The chaotic final years of the Tang dynasty are filled with heroes vying to rule the land. The 361Reads8.6Score—Shelves
40. 40 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
41. 41 长 The Immortal Emperor: It’s All Mine, Every Last Bit! 长生皇帝：额滴额滴，都是额滴 What a Big Eggplant好大的茄子Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Li Yuan transmigrates into a world where history has been thrown into a blender, and becomes emperor from the start. Before he can even celebrate, he realizes that something is very wrong with this world. At court, usurpers like Li Shimin, Zhu Di, Wu Zetian, Yang Jian, Zhao Kuangyin, and Sima Yi are all eagerly eyeing the throne. Among the common people, rebels by trade such as Xiang Yu, Zhang Jiao, Huang Chao, and Li Zicheng seize on natural disasters and human calamities to raise their banners 1.4kReads7.8Score100Shelves
42. 42 三 Three Kingdoms: More Children, More Blessings, From the Start I Have the Eighteen Riders of Yan Yun 三国：多子多福，开局燕云十八骑 Great Sugar Poet Immortal大糖诗仙Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [More children, more blessings + Three Kingdoms + Invincible + Plenty of beautiful wives + Conquest] Gu Yan transmigrates to the late Eastern Han dynasty, on the eve of the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Framed by others, he is sent to serve as a village headman on the frontier of Bingzhou. Fortunately, Gu Yan binds the Strongest Clan System. He can earn rewards as his clan grows in population, expands its territory, and gains more powerful members. Rewards include attributes, skills, supplies, specia 22.1kReads8.0Score1.9kShelves
43. 43 开 From the Start, the Empress Dowager Falls into My Arms, and I Rise as a Warlord at the End of the Han Dynasty 开局太后入我怀，我于汉末称枭雄 Can Lian Po Still Eat?廉颇尚能饭否Historical190k WordsOngoing [Soul Transmigration + System + Conquest + Passion + Harem + Political Scheming + Ruthless + Living Off Women While Calling the Shots + Invincible] Tang Xiao opens his eyes to find he has transmigrated into the late Han Dynasty, in the Three Kingdoms era, as a Feathered Forest Gentleman of the Household. He arrives just after He Jin has been hacked to pieces, with the imperial palace in utter chaos and drenched in blood! At death’s door, the Overlord System activates, instantly maxing out his ma 48Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 三 Three Kingdoms: Living Off Women While Playing Hardball, Dong Bai and Diao Chan Are Expecting 三国：软饭硬吃，董白貂蝉好孕来 Fu Jianquan Zhou福健全粥Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Beauties] [Hilarious] [Western Liang Army] [Stress Relief] [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] Zhou Yi transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and is rescued by Dong Bai from the start. With a beauty at his side, how could he possibly turn down a life of being kept? But Zhou Yi knows that the mighty Western Liang Army, glorious for a time before meeting its downfall, may look splendid on the surface, but is actually like oil brought to a rolling boil, ready to burst into flames. Fort 39Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 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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    I particularly admire the author's skillful balance between historical accuracy and literary fiction. The author remains faithful to historical facts in major events while boldly incorporating imagination into the characters' psychology and detailed scenes. This approach allows history enthusiasts to find familiarity while offering a fresh experience for general readers.

46. 46 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 behind the scenes? Can you believe it? Anyone who dares to interfere in worldly conflicts will be ruthlessly suppressed! 😖

47. 47 汉 Late Han War Chronicles: The Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry 汉末烽烟录之并州狼骑 Dusk Maple Yang Lang暮枫杨郎Historical274k WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Struggle for Supremacy] [Powerful Minister] [Legacy of Emperor Wu] [No System] [Multiple Heroines] The north wind lashes the banners, and cold blades gleam beneath the setting sun. During the Zhongping era, the Yellow Turban Rebellion throws the realm into turmoil. From the frontier of Bingzhou comes a cavalry force riding through frost and snow. Its warriors are clad in mourning white, and its advance is as fierce as a pack of wolves. Wherever it passes, the dust raised by th 61Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Born into the Han Dynasty's Imperial Guards, he first followed General Huo Qubing in the Battle of Yuyang.

48. 48 乌 The Prince Consort in Black Rests Beneath the Mountains and Rivers 乌衣驸马枕山河 Dusk Maple Yang Lang暮枫杨郎Historical499k WordsOngoing The world is ever-changing, but who laments the fall of the nation? Life is all about putting on a good show. In the sixth year of the Xianhe era, nearly twenty years have passed since the Central Plains fell to foreign rule. On the northern battlefield, the bloodiest war in ancient history is raging, while the southern dynasty’s noble young men remain lost in wine and dreams. The elegance of the Wei and Jin eras has ultimately become a pile of cold leftovers. Huan Ziyuan, a history student, arr 111Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 唐 A Soldier's Journey at the End of the Tang Dynasty 唐末从军行 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The Tang dynasty was at the height of its glory, yet its political failings could only be reversed by a hero of the ages. As the saying goes, rise and fall are governed by fate, and after reaching its peak, prosperity must decline. After three hundred years of glory and turmoil, the magnificent Tang dynasty finally crumbled. That year, Chen Congjin arrived in this world. He would bring this chaotic era to an end. 130.1kReads9.0Score13.9kShelves
50. 50 天 In This World, I Am Wang Lang 天壤之中，我就是王郎 Cold Crows at Chu Temple楚庙寒鸦Historical1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Eastern Jin dynasty, he becomes Wang Ningzhi, a man later generations will laugh at. He has little talent, yet marries Xie Daoyun, famed for her poetic gift and graceful bearing. This world is absurd, too. Huan Wen is copying Zhuge Liang's homework, Xie An is repeating Yin Hao's script, and everyone has their own schemes. Nobody takes the Sima clan on the throne seriously. Starting out as a renowned gentleman, he enters the treacherous court, becomes a strategist, ris 6.1kReads8.7Score500Shelves

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