Three Kingdoms Stories That Don't Fawn Over Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, or Zhuge Liang 三国不舔刘关张诸葛亮的

1. 1 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 46.3kReads8.9Score4.6kShelves

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   It's good to read, but I finished reading all 33 chapters in one go [crying]

2. 2 你 You Think I’m Weak and Useless? I’ll Join Cao Cao Instead 你嫌我病弱无用？我转身投奔曹操 Brother Wang王大哥Historical230k WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms + satisfying revenge + System + political intrigue + revenge against Liu Bei + mastermind] Lin Ping'an transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era, determined to help Liu Bei reach the pinnacle of success. But just as he pours his heart and soul into helping Liu Bei restore the Han dynasty, overwork leaves him gravely ill. To his surprise, Liu Bei takes advantage of his situation and sells him to Cao Cao for ten taels of silver. But Lin Ping'an survives against the odds, sees through 1kReads—Score105Shelves
3. 3 三 Three Kingdoms: Strategist, You Still Claim You Can't Foresee the Future? 三国：军师，你还说你不能未卜先知？ The Cat Who Plays the Flute吹笛子的猫Historical205k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, Lü Wuwei unlocked the Slacker System. All he did was sleep, grow vegetables, fish, and drink wine. There was no way he could survive in such a turbulent age, so he had no choice but to head north and join Cao Cao, hoping to keep living the easy life. “I know nothing about strategy. I can only grow vegetables and drink.” Years later, Lü Wuwei had defeated Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Zhou Yu, Sima Yi, and many others. Cao Cao clasped Lü Wuwei’s 160Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 4 三 Three Kingdoms: You Never Saw It Coming, Sir, but I'm Cao Cao 三国：先生没想到吧，我就是曹操 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 2.8kReads8.7Score230Shelves
5. 5 曹 Cao Cao 曹操 Yi Zhongtian易中天Historical475k WordsCompleted The year the realm fell into chaos, Cao Cao was thirty-five and still a rookie assassin... He captured Lu Bu, brought Zhang Xiu to heel, and fought at Guandu. In middle age, Cao Cao invoked the emperor's authority to command those who defied him. He introduced reforms, suffered defeat at Red Cliffs, and was made a duke before founding his own state. How would Cao Cao, in his later years, plan for the realm and his own life? 405Reads9.2Score—Shelves
6. 6 三 Three Kingdoms: I, Chen Gong, Become Regent in Cao Cao's Camp! 三国：我陈宫在曹营当摄政王！ Drunken Floating Whale醉浮鲸Historical400k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into Chen Gong and intercepted the fugitive Cao Cao in Zhongmu County, cutting off his path to becoming the “villainous hero of troubled times.” At the Lü Boshe household, I nipped in the bud the words that should have echoed through history: “I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me.” From then on, I became Wei's employee No. 0001, Cao Cao's one and only “one true love,” and the walking rulebook of the Cao camp. The rules for surviving in the Cao camp quie 187Reads6.3Score107Shelves
7. 7 穿 I Became Zhuge Liang, but Chose Cao Cao Over Liu Bei 穿成诸葛亮，不投刘备投曹操 Between Coming and Going来去间Historical145k WordsOngoing I, Zhuge Liang, transmigrated. Seeing Liu Bei outside my thatched cottage, passionately reciting "Liang Fu Yin," I slammed the door in his face. Join Liu Bei? Wait for him to cry his way into Yi Province? Work myself to death at Wuzhang Plains? This crop of lords is too hard to manage! I hauled my cottage to Xuchang overnight and kicked open Cao Cao's tent. "Boss, want to hire me? I'll throw in a speedrun guide to conquering the realm." Guo Jia was so angry he knocked over his medicine bowl. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 8 郭 Guo Jia's Last Will: Chancellor Cao, a Transmigrator Can Pacify the Realm! 郭嘉遗嘱：曹丞相，有一穿越者可平定天下！ Soft Song, Lightly Sung轻歌浅唱Historical452k WordsCompleted Guo Jia died, and Cao Cao cried out in grief, “With Fengxiao gone, Heaven has brought ruin upon me!” But Guo Jia left behind a will that became an enduring mystery, revealing who truly held power and wealth, and who was truly a legendary figure for the ages! As the heroes of the Three Kingdoms vied for supremacy and great men rose to prominence, none could stop Zhou Tian’s ambition to conquer the world! “I only wanted to live a carefree life, but you all insisted on forcing me to become the tide 391Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 9 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! 3.2kReads7.1Score318Shelves
10. 10 老 Trust Me, Cao Cao, I'm Really Not Zhuge Wolong! 老曹信我，我真不是诸葛卧龙！ Red Lamb Wolf红羔狼Historical1.4M WordsCompleted "They say that with either Wolong or Fengchu, you can bring peace to the land. I have Mr. Zhuge, so the land can know peace." Cao Cao smiled at the young man before him. "Hey, Old Cao, don't get carried away. Trust me, I'm really not Zhuge Liang." Zhuge Qiu looked at Cao Cao with exasperation. He never expected that after transmigrating by accident, Cao Cao would mistake him for Zhuge Liang. "I understand what you mean, sir. Keep a low profile, keep a low profile." Cao Cao replied with a smile, 1.4kReads8.4Score158Shelves
11. 11 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 5.1kReads8.8Score414Shelves
12. 12 三 Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao Is Stunned, Has Liu Bei Sent Him a Master Strategist? 三国：曹操惊了，刘备送来谋主？ Lone Shadow in the Setting Sun孤影斜阳Historical623k WordsCompleted Su Ze transmigrated to the Eastern Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms era and joined Liu Bei’s camp. He launched a surprise attack on Lu Bu by secretly crossing the old road through Chencang, forged alliances to defeat Cao Cao, and won countless battles. After tricking Fan Cheng into surrendering, Su Ze was about to keep helping Liu Bei seize Jing and Xiang when Zhuge Kongming emerged from seclusion. Whoever gains the Crouching Dragon can pacify the realm. Once the Crouching Dragon appears, e 9.9kReads8.8Score907Shelves
13. 13 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 2.6kReads7.5Score210Shelves
14. 14 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... 5.6kReads8.0Score458Shelves
15. 15 曹 Cao Cao 曹操 Yisha伊沙Historical169k WordsCompleted A complete overturning of Luo Guanzhong's portrayal, restoring the reputation of a great overlord and giving voice to men of courage. For the first time, Cao Cao's true nature as a poet is brought to the fore. Only a poet could capture Cao Cao's soul. Compared with the petty cleverness of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, this book offers greater wisdom. Compared with the stale, pedantic flavor of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, this book feels far more vivid and immediate. Compared with the superfi 546Reads9.4Score101Shelves
16. 16 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 4.7kReads9.0Score881Shelves
17. 17 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 7.2kReads8.9Score725Shelves
18. 18 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 16.6kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
19. 19 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 3kReads7.7Score307Shelves
20. 20 盗 Tomb Raiding: Entangled with a Stockholm Syndrome Patient 盗墓：斯德哥尔摩综合症患者纠缠 Si Si Wangdeng肆玖望灯Two Male Leads152k WordsOngoing The ratings just came out, and they're a little low. They'll go up later. Some characters' names will be replaced with homophones. This is a Xie Yuchen/Li Cu pairing. Li Cu is reborn. This isn't a wish-fulfillment story; it focuses on the tangled relationship and changing feelings between the two as they get another chance. Please don't read if that's not your thing. After his eighteenth year came to a complete end, Li Cu's ordinary, even unhappy, first half of life vanished forever. That person 2.4kReads7.6Score289Shelves
21. 21 黄 A Survival Guide to the Yellow Turbans 黄巾求生指南 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 69.2kReads8.7Score7.2kShelves

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