In a Major Three Kingdoms Book Slump: Beginners Need Not Apply 顶级三国类书荒(新手勿入)

1. 51 三 Three Kingdoms: Everyone, Stand Up and Salute the Big Shot 三国：全体起立，给大佬敬礼 Qiao Mu11乔木11Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Chen Xuan wakes up one morning and finds himself transmigrated to the final years of the Eastern Han dynasty. To scrape together a living in this chaotic age, he opens a little tavern and just barely gets by. He never imagines that the server he casually hires is Dian Wei, the Fierce Warrior. Nor does he know that the man he curses out every day is none other than Cao Cao, King of Wei. And the one following him around, asking idiotic questions, is the great strategist Xun Yu. Then one day, Zhen 3.1kReads8.7Score277Shelves
2. 52 三 Three Kingdoms: I Can Give Others Stat Points 三国：我能给别人加点 Liu Tiezhu刘铁柱Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Xu Kun transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and gets a System that lets him add points to other people. From then on, the Three Kingdoms take a different path. Cao Cao: “Zhuge Liang is unbeatable. None of our men can match him. Who will save me?” Sima Yi: “Zhang Fei is so cunning he seems almost supernatural. Generals, don't fall for his tricks.” Liu Bei: “A Dou, stop working so hard. You'll have me completely sidelined at this rate.” Xu Kun: “Don't worry, my lord. I'll make the Han great aga 12.5kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves

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   Having read many Romance of the Three Kingdoms novels, I highly recommend this one, "Liu Feng." The characters are very well-developed. I was still reeling from the scene where Liu Bei died [crying]. The other books are also quite interesting.

3. 53 红 Red Three Kingdoms: The Red Flag Rules the World 红色三国：赤旗天下 Go, Xiao Zhi上吧小智Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The road through the mighty pass is as hard as iron, but now we stride forward and start anew. Here you'll find an upright-to-a-fault protagonist and a stirring, heroic tale. When it's time to turn against someone, he does. When it's time to fight, he fights. When it's time to compromise, he compromises. He takes whatever stance the situation calls for. [Brain storage][Official history knowledge storage] 16kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
4. 54 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 13.8kReads8.7Score1.6kShelves

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   The succubus from the Han Dynasty captivated everyone! The protagonist's ideal woman, a top-tier succubus with a perfect character design and incredibly strong charisma, along with the excellent writing of the emotional interactions between the ruler and his subjects, makes for a truly enjoyable experience.

5. 55 三 Three Kingdoms: Oh No, My Talent Has Been Exposed 三国：糟糕，我的才华暴露了 Little Lin 1小林子1Historical416k WordsCompleted A young man emerges from the chaos of war. No one knows where he came from; it's as if he appeared out of thin air. One strategy from him can transform Cao Cao, and one plan can save Liu Bei when all hope seems lost. Watch and see what kind of ripples this young man will make in an age of Yellow Turban uprisings and rival warlords. 83Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 56 我 I Live Next Door to Zhuge Liang in the Three Kingdoms 我在三国和诸葛做邻居 I'm Totally Bamboozled麻了麻瓜Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + assisting Liu Bei + one heroine + no System + no brainless characters + strategy and warfare + slow burn] (If you don't like it, don't read) To deal with the civilization crisis of the future, Chen Chen transmigrated back to the final years of the Eastern Han dynasty on a mission. To prevent a massive loss of life, he had to unify the land sooner. To keep the rise of technology from taking unnecessary detours, he had to plant the seeds of science and technology early. As for ch 3.8kReads8.8Score323Shelves

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   Here are a few books I recently finished reading. Books 1 and 2 have some special advantages (one has pre-existing knowledge transfer, the other is somewhat fantasy-based). Book 3 has relatively few advantages, and the protagonist's growth path is clearer, showing the development process, although some plot points are a bit drawn out. Book 4, although written by a novice, has a really comfortable writing style and is very enjoyable to read [thumbs up], giving a strong feeling of reading the original work. It's just a pity that there are very few war scenes, and the writing is relatively brief. I recommend finishing it within a day or two.

7. 57 奇 The Brilliant Strategist: Guo Jia 奇佐鬼才：郭嘉 Su Qiwen苏启文Historical130k WordsCompleted Guo Jia, a strategist in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, often lived in seclusion in the mountains and forests, yet built connections with outstanding people across the land, hoping that one day he would meet a worthy lord and fulfill his ambitions. He first entered Yuan Shao's service, but after spending several dozen days in his camp, decided Yuan Shao was no worthy lord and left in a fury. He then went into seclusion for another six years, during which he married and had a child. In the first y 1.7kReads9.4Score289Shelves
8. 58 三 Three Kingdoms: Reborn as a Yellow Turban, I Kill Liu Bei from the Start 三国：重生黄巾，我开局杀了刘备 Snow Drifting in March三月流雪Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Transmigration] + [No System] + [Power Struggles] + [Farming] + [Harem] + [Powerful Official] + [Overthrowing the Han] [Based on official history, not Romance of the Three Kingdoms.] Zhang Xin transmigrated to the end of the Han Dynasty and became a Yellow Turban rebel. He had planned to pack up and run, then pass his days following the script of history. Instead, he was forced to become commander of the last Yellow Turban army. From then on, a great warlord emerged from nowhere. He crushed the 68.5kReads8.7Score6.7kShelves

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   Here are a few books I recently finished reading. Books 1 and 2 have some special advantages (one has pre-existing knowledge transfer, the other is somewhat fantasy-based). Book 3 has relatively few advantages, and the protagonist's growth path is clearer, showing the development process, although some plot points are a bit drawn out. Book 4, although written by a novice, has a really comfortable writing style and feels like reading the original work. It's a pity that there are very few war scenes, and the writing is quite brief. I recommend finishing it within a day or two.

9. 59 三 Three Kingdoms: A Fortune-Teller from the Start, I Became the Fourth Peach Garden Brother 三国：开局算命，我成桃园四弟 Shangguan Hong, Who Likes Silver Flowers喜欢银花的上官鸿Historical184k WordsOngoing Su Yan, a history PhD, woke up to find himself a fortune-teller in Zhuo Commandery at the end of the Han dynasty. He had the family heirloom Book of Physiognomy of Ma Yi tucked in his robe and the entire history of the Three Kingdoms in his head. On his very first day at the fortune-telling stall, three sentences were enough to reveal that Liu Bei, the sandal seller, was descended from Prince Jing of Zhongshan. He joined the Peach Garden Oath before Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, becoming their fourth s 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Looks good, thumbs up!

10. 60 刘 Liu Bei Is Given a Sword from the Start and Takes Command of the Military and Government 刘备开局授剑，执掌军政大权 Lian Yifeng, Who Loves Mushroom Meat Sauce爱吃香菇肉酱的涟漪峰Historical486k WordsCompleted (No System, no idiocy, no omnipotence, no people treating the protagonist like a god) I transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms era as a man from a poor family. Liu Bei had been defeated and was as desperate as a stray dog, but after I spoke with him, he resolutely handed over his sword and entrusted the realm to me. That sword won me a strategy capable of changing the course of history. From then on, I wielded the sword to keep Liu Bei’s army in check, plot the conquest of Beihai, and set my sights 1.8kReads8.2Score130Shelves
11. 61 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Historical991k 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 54.2kReads8.8Score5.6kShelves
12. 62 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

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    Very nice*)

13. 63 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 14.2kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves
14. 64 昭 Reborn as Emperor Zhaolie: Rebuilding the Han Dynasty 昭烈重生：再造大汉 Restore the Yan Han Dynasty再造炎汉Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + figures from all of Chinese history appearing together + heroic passion + war + power struggles + ensemble cast + beating up transmigrators] [All Han emperors will ultimately join the same side!!!] [First-rate battle scenes. A must-read for fans of battles of wits and courage.] [After the stats and mechanics are explained in Chapter 42, character abilities are represented with stats, so readers won't struggle just because they don't recognize the characters.] [The Romance, hist 2.6kReads8.6Score202Shelves

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    These are truly excellent, a must-see for Three Kingdoms fans. No system, but not mindless. A war and political intrigue genre. There are stories of Liu Shan's rebirth, Liu Bei's rebirth, Zhuge Liang's dream-like strategy, modern people assisting Liu Bei, and even an alternate ending where one becomes Liu Bei. No rebirth, no time travel, no system, no mindless plotting; all are infused with classical Chinese elements, creating a highly immersive experience. Three Kingdoms enthusiasts should definitely check them out.

15. 65 三 Three Kingdoms: Inheriting 300,000 Qingzhou Soldiers from the Start! 三国：开局继承三十万青州兵！ The Three Kingdoms at the End of the Eastern Han Dynasty东汉末年分三国Historical1.3M WordsCompleted (Decisive and ruthless, a fun power fantasy, an invincible protagonist, vying for supremacy, a somewhat ensemble cast, internally consistent logic, based on the Records of the Three Kingdoms, with the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and miscellaneous notes as supplements. If that bothers you, don't read.) Zhang Yuheng, son of the Yellow Turban commander in Qingzhou. After Zhang Rao's death, he awakens memories from two lifetimes. Knowing the Yellow Turbans are short on food, he invites the greates 19.1kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves

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    These are some super good Three Kingdoms novels 🔥 They're all about conquest, with a focus on ensemble casts. The male protagonists all become leaders, recruit followers, and gather famous historical officials and generals, ultimately altering history and leaving readers with unfulfilled ambitions.

16. 66 三 Starting in the Three Kingdoms, I Talked Xu Chu into Becoming My Lackey 三国从忽悠许褚当小弟开始 Heng An De Pei恒安德佩Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A top modern-day salesman transmigrates to the late Han dynasty, during the Three Kingdoms era. He stumbles upon an identity document bearing the name “Liu Shuo,” and from then on begins his campaign to conquer the realm by building and marketing his own image. “The seventy-two moles on Liu Bang's legs are Earthly Fiend moles, while the thirty-six on my right arm are Heavenly Dipper moles!” “Liu Xiu had the Six Ding and Six Jia gods protecting him. Just look at the soles of my feet: the Six Ding 1.4kReads7.9Score110Shelves
17. 67 开 Crawling Between Legs from the Start, and You Still Call Him a God of War? 开局钻裤裆，你竟然说他是兵仙 Dark Sun, Heavy Gloom暗日沉沉Historical476k WordsOngoing Li Ye was an ordinary history buff who transmigrated to a parallel world with a break in its historical record. People had no memories of history and therefore no respect for it. The world was flooded with literary and screen adaptations featuring the exaggerated acting of pretty young stars, absurd and cliched plots, and historical dramas full of fabrications that made no historical sense... Then one day, the sky screen game suddenly appeared, plunging humanity across the globe into panic. The 186Reads8.5Score—Shelves
18. 68 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 20.5kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    These are the best books I've read so far, in no particular order.

19. 69 三 The Three Kingdoms of Water Margin: Liangshan of the Illustrious Lord 三分水浒之昭烈梁山 Ximen Caozei西门曹贼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The last man of the mighty Han dynasties, Liu Xuande, whose virtue shone bright and whose deeds were heroic, arrives in the Northern Song. The last glimmer of the Han dynasty shines over the final years of the Northern Song. Liangshan, Emperor Huizong, Fang La, the Jin Kingdom. Watch as Emperor Zhaolie rebuilds the Han dynasty. 9.2kReads9.2Score882Shelves
20. 70 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! 6.6kReads9.1Score506Shelves

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    These books had a powerful aftertaste; they were very romantic and also very tear-jerking.

21. 71 三 Three Kingdoms: After Liu Bei Kicked Me Out, I Carved Out My Own Domain 三国：被刘备叉出去后，割据一方 Black Fatty潶胖子Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Three Kingdoms, no System, farming, political strategy, and claiming the throne. Reborn in the late Han Three Kingdoms, he meets the Poisoned Strategist Jia Xu and joins the army, beginning his rise through the ranks. From menial soldier to squad leader, then platoon leader, and eventually... Commandant of a Commandery. With fierce generals for courage and a poisoned strategist for schemes, Liu Yi is both fierce and cunning. Now that I’ve transmigrated, why shouldn’t I become emperor? He rises t 21.1kReads8.8Score2kShelves

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    On his way back home, the strategist Jia Xu casually gave alms to refugees, but little did he know he was inviting trouble. The poisoned wine failed to kill Liu Yi; instead, Jia Xu was beaten black and blue. Amidst the chaos of war, their relationship transformed from that of master and servant to a bond of life and death. Jia Xu's wisdom, combined with Liu Yi's foresight, was poised to make all the warlords take notice.

22. 72 大 Liu Xuande of the Han Dynasty 大汉刘玄德 Qi Lin yabi齐麟yabiHistorical1.6M WordsCompleted A small turning point in history caused a slight deviation in Liu Bei's life. A scion of the imperial clan and a student of Lu Zhi. He rose in Youzhou and Yan, fighting rebels and loyally serving the emperor. He proposed burning the rebels at Changshe, slew a general and captured a city at Quyang, and executed Zhang Jiao at Guangzong. His achievements were illustrious, and his loyalty and courage beyond question! 21Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 73 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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    "Lord Xuande, I've come to deliver a military report to our lord." "Our lord?" Liu Bei felt as if the sky had fallen. "Who is this lord you speak of?" Zhao Yun smiled and pointed to Liu Xia: "There, General Wei is my lord." ----------------------------After the Han Dynasty, there was no Three Kingdoms period.

24. 74 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 29.3kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves
25. 75 弃 I Abandoned Cao Cao for Liu Bei. Will the Imperial Uncle Kill Me? 弃曹投刘，皇叔杀我否？ A Firefly一支莹火虫Historical604k WordsOngoing I transmigrated to the end of the Han dynasty and eagerly went to join Cao Cao. I thought I had latched onto the biggest power in this chaotic age and was about to soar to success. Instead, the place was packed with big shots, and I was stuck on the bench. Worse, my boss's paranoia was off the charts. One wrong word, and my whole family would be done for. Su Heng: "Whoever wants this job can have it. I'm getting out of here tonight!" So I went to find the legendary imperial uncle, Liu Bei. Then, 41.5kReads7.1Score4.1kShelves
26. 76 三 Three Kingdoms: From Begging for Food to Restoring the Han Dynasty 三国：讨饭到复汉 Painted Bridge by the Willow Smoke烟柳画桥Historical565k WordsOngoing [No System + Intelligent Protagonist + Political Scheming and Conquest + Assisting Liu Bei + Occasional Everyday Comedy + Cold-Weapon Warfare] Cao Cao: "March north! I vow to help Your Majesty reclaim the old capital!" Sun Quan: "Only an alliance with Shu against Liu can keep Eastern Wu safe." How would the story change if Liu Bei unified the north, while Cao Cao was driven into Shu? Remember the Han founder who slew the serpent, raising his arm to summon the people and defeating Western Chu in 41.9kReads8.6Score3.3kShelves

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    The first book is rigorous and well-written, suitable for careful reading (for casual readers). The second book is light and lively, with average writing but good logic, suitable for casual reading. [You can savor it.]

27. 77 三 Three Kingdoms: I, Ma Su, Turn the Battle of Jieting Around and Revive the Han Three Times 三国：我马谡，逆转街亭三兴大汉 Spring Had Already Passed Twelve Years Ago十二年春已过Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Restore the Han Dynasty and reclaim the old capital! The Han and its traitors cannot coexist! The imperial enterprise must not be confined to a corner! If, during the Chancellor’s first northern expedition, a special forces soldier had transmigrated into Ma Su and helped the Chancellor hold Jieting, then… Northward! Northward! Northward! The Northern Lights are north, too! Chancellor, the fields at your thatched cottage in Nanyang are still waiting for you! General Zilong, who else could 4.3kReads8.2Score302Shelves
28. 78 三 The Strongest Liu Shan in the Three Kingdoms 三国之最强刘禅 The Little Prince Who Eats Dirt吃土的小王子Historical367k WordsCompleted Liu Yue transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms era and became Liu Shan, the later ruler of Shu! He replaced the commander at Jieting at the last moment, went to Zhao Yun's aid, and seized all five commanderies of Longyou in one stroke! He took Liangzhou and attacked Chang'an! He crushed Sima Yi and Guo Huai, eventually forcing the states of Wei and Wu to join forces against the Han! Zhuge Liang and Zhao Yun lived to a ripe old age, while Zhang Bao and Guan Xing grew into legendary warriors. He conq 1.1kReads8.6Score100Shelves
29. 79 三 Three Kingdoms: The Memorial on the Expedition? No, It's The River All Red Now 三国：出师表？不，现在是满江红 Hearing Dust听见尘埃Historical1.1M WordsCompleted He wrote, “The heavens bear witness...” The wronged and murdered Yue Fei has transmigrated into this world. He becomes an officer under Liu Bei, Emperor Zhaolie of Han, during the Three Kingdoms period. It is just before the Battle of Yiling, on the eve of Lu Xun setting fire to the linked camps. He persuades Liu Bei and defeats Lu Xun! He shakes Eastern Wu and astonishes Cao Wei! From then on, he trains the soldiers and rebuilds the Yue Family Army... The shame of losing the white robes remains 2kReads8.6Score170Shelves
30. 80 三 Three Kingdoms: Shu Han's Chief Strategist, I Became Wolong's Adoptive Father 三国：蜀汉谋主，我成了卧龙养父 Seventh Young Master Ye烨七公子Historical343k WordsCompleted Gu Yuan transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes an old friend of Zhuge Xuan. In 197, with his life drawing to a close, Zhuge Xuan entrusts Zhuge Liang and Zhuge Jun, who are still by his side, to Gu Yuan. Taking these two “adopted sons,” who are older than he is, Gu Yuan joins Liu Bei when he is at his lowest point. He assists Liu Bei in achieving his grand ambition of restoring the Han three times over. Sima Yi: One Zhuge Liang is already more than enough to deal with. How is there 109Reads6.3Score—Shelves
31. 81 三 The Three Kingdoms’ Confucian Strategist 三国抡语军师 Painted Bridge by the Willow Smoke烟柳画桥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Ping: “There are five married women, and the lord took three. Wenruo, you're not one of them.” Xun Yu: “Do you think you're funny?” Xu Ping: “Not really, but I can try to be. I can bark like a dog.” Xun Yu: “Let's hear it.” Xu Ping mimicked Xun Yu's voice: “Ahem. Do you think you're funny?” Xun Yu silently set down the bamboo slips in his hand and reached for the bronze candlestick beside him. Xun You hurriedly stopped Xun Yu. “Uncle, you can't beat Ji'an. Calm down.” Guo Jia: “Huh? Is Ji'an 203Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The first four books have a light and fun writing style, mostly humorous. The fifth book is about women in the Three Kingdoms period, with a humorous and lighthearted tone, but also about how they can change history. The sixth book is quite interesting; the protagonist travels back in time to when Cao Cao is about to die, and the plot is full of twists and turns. The seventh book is fairly normal to read. The last book is about the protagonist who travels back in time to the Battle of Red Cliffs, where he slightly reverses the situation until the establishment of the Wei Dynasty.

32. 82 三 Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao's Fierce Son-in-Law 三国凶神：曹贼的贴身女婿 Yueyue Bai越越白Historical653k WordsOngoing [Unrivaled General]+ [Passionate]+ [Lighthearted Comedy]+ [Alternate History] My name is Chen Cong. Later, plenty of people would call me Chen the Invincible. I transmigrated to the end of the Han dynasty because I couldn't hold my liquor. I had no status, no connections, no System, and no money. I couldn't even read seal script or clerical script, so I was practically illiterate. But I had courage! The heavens may not have given every transmigrator a System, but they did give me a body of peerl 1.1kReads8.6Score101Shelves
33. 83 魂 Reborn as Liu Shan: Li Yuanfang as a Starting Reward 魂穿刘禅：开局奖励李元芳 Breeze over the Blue Sea沧海清风Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Plot] [System] [Romance of the Three Kingdoms] [Unofficial history] [Official history] How strong was Shu Han in its later years? It was the same few people going back and forth... Even Zhuge Zhan was leading troops into battle... Could he even command an army? Did he have what it takes? If that’s the case, then let’s add a few more mighty generals to Shu Han’s later years! Yue Fei, Xu Da, Xue Rengui... bring them all in! … The soul of Liu Xuan, a young man who’d given up on life, unexpectedly 7.5kReads8.5Score727Shelves
34. 84 开 Rescuing Cai Yan and Empress He from the Start: The Great Scoundrel of the Three Kingdoms 开局拯救蔡琰何太后，三国大曹贼 The Angry Little Madman愤怒的小疯子Historical634k WordsOngoing [From the Start, Merging with Emperor Ran Min + Three Kingdoms + System + Beauties + Conquering the World + Building a Clan] Li Xiang transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty. He becomes a poor scholar from a fallen noble family, and from the start merges with the template of Emperor Ran Min. He thinks his dream of vying for dominion over the land is just within reach, only to discover that the late Han world belongs to the great clans. For a man of humble origins to rise to power is harder t 4kReads8.5Score356Shelves

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35. 85 扶 The Worthy Adou 扶得起的阿斗 Strong Liquor洌酒Historical2.9M WordsCompleted “This boy is as clever as a demon. The Han Dynasty is destined to prosper!” Liu Bei cried excitedly, holding young A Dou aloft. “If Liu Adou isn’t eliminated, he’ll seize the realm one day!” Zhou Yu said through gritted teeth. “Ten Cao Zhis can’t match Liu Adou’s literary talent, and ten Cao Pis can’t match his skill at governing,” Cao Cao sighed. “Thank you, young lord, for saving my life.” Beneath Phoenix Drop Slope, Pang Tong bowed. “A Dou, ambush Lü Meng and Fancheng will fall today!” Guan Y 1.6kReads8.8Score185Shelves
36. 86 穿 Reborn as Cao Cao’s Younger Sister, I Refuse to Live Off Others 穿成曹操之妹，绝不混吃等死 Writing Turns to Dust落笔成尘Ancient Romance421k WordsOngoing [Female lead, no romance + System + career building + slightly lighthearted and funny + a little power fantasy + no harem + no self-sacrificing saint] She recruits civil officials and generals, gathers peerless beauties, and travels far and wide. The heroine meant to make a living with her brains, but somehow ended up taking the path of fighting with her fists. See how a woman makes her way through the Three Kingdoms! [There is a System. This story is meant to help readers relax, so there's a li 139Reads8.6Score—Shelves
37. 87 三 Three Kingdoms: I’m Adou, and I Don’t Need Anyone’s Help 三国：我阿斗，不用人扶 The Cicada Against the Wind逆风的蝉Historical663k WordsCompleted [No System: Political Scheming + A Bid for Supremacy + Reviving the Han + Conquest] A wage slave transmigrates as Liu Shan and, just after being named heir apparent, rushes to Jing Province to save Guan Yu. Lü Meng crosses the river in white? I’ll make sure you never return. In this life, Guan Yu won’t suffer defeat at Maicheng, and Zhuge Liang won’t meet his end at Wuzhang Plains. This A Dou won’t need anyone to prop him up, either. He’ll revive the Great Han and lead it to unprecedented glory. 445Reads7.2Score106Shelves
38. 88 三 Three Kingdoms: I, Cao Chong, Am Back, and Cao Cao Exposes Me 三国：我曹冲复活，被曹操曝光了 Yang Shisan杨十三Historical316k WordsOngoing Cao Chong died at the age of thirteen. After his burial, his body mysteriously disappeared. Twelve years later, Cao Fei had been transmigrating through the Three Kingdoms for twelve years. To comfort Uncle De, he told him about his past. Cao Fei: “Uncle De, the truth is, I climbed out of a grave. There were soldiers all around me. I was terrified.” Uncle De thought: Chong’er, you’re my Chong’er! Heaven hasn’t treated me badly after all! Cao Fei: “Uncle De, Cao Cao is about to die. Let’s go serve 38Reads8.6Score—Shelves
39. 89 三 Three Kingdoms: A Hellish Start, Turning the Tide from Xinye 三国：地狱开局，从新野逆转天下 Grief in the Dust of the Past故尘有哀Historical1.0M WordsCompleted (No System + political intrigue + serving Liu Bei + ruthless, calculating strategist + neither whitewashing nor vilification + decisive and ruthless + political maneuvering + ensemble cast + not for saintly protagonists) Qiu Heng transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era, originally planning to assist Cao Cao in unifying the land as soon as possible. But in Cao Cao's already powerful army, an unknown man has no chance to rise through the ranks. Then, at Bowang Slope, Xiahou Dun crushes Qiu Heng's 3.3kReads8.7Score167Shelves
40. 90 三 Three Kingdoms: I Transmigrated and Became Cao Cao's Eldest Legitimate Son 三国：穿越后变成曹操嫡长子 Yi Chong易虫Historical124k WordsOngoing When he woke up, Zhang Zhi discovered that he had transmigrated into Cao Ang, and not just that: he had arrived on the very night Cao Cao's forces were defeated at Wancheng. He had narrowly survived, but Zhang Xiu was waiting for him. How would he become one of Zhang Xiu's most honored guests, ease the tension between himself and Cao Cao, and help Cao Cao unify the north? 3Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 91 三 Three Kingdoms: From Hermit to Shu Han's Chief Strategist 三国：从隐士到蜀汉谋主 Healthy Yang Tianxiao健健康康的杨天萧Historical404k WordsOngoing (Strategist + serving Liu Bei + no sugarcoating) Ma Yi had always dreamed of living as a hermit, but in the chaotic Three Kingdoms era, that seemed almost impossible. Liu Bei: I beg you, sir, please lend me your aid. After Liu Bei invited him time and again, Ma Yi finally left his seclusion to serve him, eventually becoming the chief strategist of the Shu Han regime. Ma Yi: Honestly, I just wanted to be a hermit. 284Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 92 三 The Three Kingdoms’ Greatest Logistics Master: What Can Xiao He Even Do? 三国第一后勤大师，萧何算什么？ Lotus Blooms into a Box莲花落地成盒Historical1.1M WordsCompleted When dynasties rise, the people suffer. When they fall, the people suffer. Gu Nanxing transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty with the protagonist's special status: both his parents are dead. But no System activates for him. He thinks he'll have to rely on his past-life knowledge as a veterinarian to scrape by in this chaotic age, but then he encounters Liu Bei, one of the Three Kingdoms' chosen heroes. Some call Liu Bei a hypocrite. Others say he has great ambitions, or that he is an unpara 1.3kReads7.6Score100Shelves
43. 93 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Take Over Liu Bei's Cause and Rebuild the Han Dynasty 三国：开局接盘刘备，再造大汉王朝 Longbow Drawing Down the Moon长弓挽月Historical2.0M WordsCompleted He transmigrates as Liu Qi, the eldest son of Liu Biao, the governor of Jingzhou. Sickly and on the brink of death, he has little time left. The Cai clan plots to install a new heir, Liu Bei covets Jingzhou from the sidelines, Sun Quan watches like a tiger stalking its prey, and Cao Cao is about to launch his southern campaign. Through schemes both open and covert, the warlords are all bent on seizing Jingzhou! This time, every last one of them will die! From the start, he lays a trap for Liu Be 2.3kReads8.3Score205Shelves
44. 94 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am Yue Fei, Helping the Chancellor Defend His Position from the Start 三国：某乃岳飞，开局助丞相镇守 Zhong Xiaoxia钟小虾Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Framed by treacherous men, the renowned general Yue Fei closed his eyes with a heart full of regret. When he opened them again, he had transmigrated into Ma Su's body, just as the Wei army was cutting off the water supply during the Battle of Jieting. “Youngchang, why insist on changing your name? How am I supposed to explain this to you and your late elder brother?” “Husband, why do you keep avoiding me? Have I done something wrong?” “Mother, now that Father has changed his name, what am I supp 729Reads8.0Score100Shelves
45. 95 三 Three Kingdoms: The Qilin of Tianshui, Reviving the Han Dynasty 三国：天水麒麟，再兴炎汉 A Pot of Q Tea一炉Q子茶Historical361k WordsCompleted (This book draws on history, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and The Tale of Jiang Wei.) “My plan failed. It was Heaven’s will!” Jiang Wei, the Qilin of Tianshui, brought down three worthy men with a single scheme, only to fail at the very end. If he could live his life over, would he still choose to serve the weak Yan Han and resist the mighty Cao Wei? “Carry on the Chancellor’s legacy and punish the traitors who usurped the Han.” “I will never forget the late emperor’s wishes or the Chancellor’ 523Reads8.8Score—Shelves
46. 96 沙 Shitposters Come to the Rescue in the Northern Expedition 沙雕网友援北伐 Old, Clumsy, and Half-Blind人老手残眼还花Historical1.8M WordsCompleted According to incomplete statistics, the supplies that netizens from later generations wanted to send to support Zhuge Liang’s northern campaigns included, but were not limited to, instant noodles, KFC, pork trotter rice, Shaquille O’Neal, a Tyrannosaurus rex, a Star Destroyer, college students, the Five Tiger Generals at their peak, Sun Wukong, Li Shimin, a hundred heavy machin 4.9kReads9.3Score489Shelves

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    I've read over 50 fanfiction novels about the Three Kingdoms period, and these are among the best ones I've read.

47. 97 三 Three Kingdoms: I’m the MVP Strategist, While Liu Bei Coasts to Victory 三国：我谋士mvp，刘备躺赢狗 The Last Song of Olympus奥林匹斯的绝唱Historical503k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the end of the Han dynasty, Zheng Zheng persuades Zhao Yun to become sworn brothers and binds himself to the Leave Your Name in History System. As long as he changes the course of history, he can earn rewards. The campaign against Dong Zhuo is nearing its end, and the warlords have gathered in Luoyang. Seeing Yuan Shao hesitate, Yuan Shu as good as dead, Cao Cao consumed by suspicion, and Sun Jian with little time left, Zheng Zheng resolutely chooses Liu Bei, who is curre 583Reads7.0Score103Shelves
48. 98 三 Three Kingdoms: I Ambush Transmigrators and Use Diao Chan as Bait 三国：截杀穿越者，朕用貂蝉打窝 Sharp Little Knife锋利的小刀Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Killing Transmigrators + No Mindless Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + Earnestly Funny] He transmigrates into Liu Hong and becomes the Son of Heaven of the Han Dynasty. His joy lasts barely three seconds before Liu Hong activates the Transmigrator-Hunting System and learns that ninety-nine other transmigrators exist in this world. To claim the System’s rewards, defend his imperial authority, and keep Diao Chan and the others from falling into anyone else’s hands, Liu Hong uses Diao Chan as 14.7kReads8.4Score1.7kShelves

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    These three books are good.

49. 99 三 Three Kingdoms: From the Start in a Village of Widows, I Build an Army of Women 三国：开局寡妇村，打造娘子军 Wild Kid野小子Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Multiple female leads + comedy + blazing passion + not a saintly protagonist + delightfully unhinged] Qin Xiu unexpectedly transmigrates to the late Eastern Han and arrives in a village of widows right from the start. With the Wuhuan approaching, Qin Xiu activates the One-Time Reward System and decides to form an army of women to take them head-on. Cai Yan: “I'm the strategist of the women's army. I can predict every outcome, yet I can't guess what the general is thinking.” Empress He: “I want 2.9kReads7.5Score455Shelves
50. 100 我 I Have Three Hundred Soldiers, Each Able to Warm Wine and Slay Hua Xiong 我有士兵三百，皆可温酒斩华雄 Wild Kid野小子Historical857k WordsCompleted I have three hundred soldiers, all of whom can warm wine and behead Hua Xiong. Zhou Cang defeats Guan Yu in three strokes. Pei Yuanshao captures Xiahou Dun single-handedly. Guan Hai charges through Cao Cao’s camp alone on horseback. Gouzi plans for every eventuality and is far more cunning than Zhuge Liang. 4.7kReads8.6Score319Shelves

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