Novels like The Chessboard of Cao Wei in the Later Three Kingdoms
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- 51 Three Kingdoms: Helping Liu Bei Rebuild the Han Dynasty Three Times 三国：帮助刘备三造大汉 I transmigrated into the mythic Three Kingdoms era and became Emperor Huan's adopted son. The System ordered me to [support the Han]. But was the rotten Eastern Han really worth supporting? I chose to build my own dynasty instead. I played the obedient fool in Luoyang, ruled as a benevolent prince in Changsha, and traveled the land, getting to know every future general and strategist. At last, I went to Zhuo Commandery and patted Liu Bei, who was selling straw sandals, on the shoulder. “Hey, wan 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 Struggles for Supremacy in the Northern and Southern Dynasties: The Rebel Leader's Second Career 争霸南北朝：叛军头子再就业 After centuries of turmoil, the Northern and Southern Dynasties are approaching their final chapter. In the north, the Northern Wei faces rebellions across the empire. In the south, the Southern Liang appears peaceful and prosperous, but currents of unrest churn beneath the surface. Although only a little over sixty years remain before Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, reunifies China, people of this era have no idea that long-awaited peace is about to return. Wang Ling was an ordinary office drone 939Reads8.4Score10114d adds
- 53 Demon God Three Kingdoms 魔神三国 After a thousand-year dream, his soul returns to the late Han, only for him to become the dried-up corpse Yuan Gonglu! It is the sixth year of Guanghe. The Yellow Turbans are about to rise, gods and demons are stirring, the Heavenly Dao is cracking, and the dragon veins are in turmoil. This is a blood-soaked age in which heroes and ambitious warlords rise side by side, and divine power intertwines with political intrigue. Yuan Shu, now bearing a modern soul and the mysterious “Imperial Mandate G 220Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Reborn as Lanling Wang, My Fortune Defies Heaven and Changes My Fate 重生兰陵王，我气运加身逆天改命 If you'd like to read a story about the Three Kingdoms of the later Northern and Southern Dynasties, featuring Northern Qi, Northern Zhou, and the Southern Dynasties, this book will not disappoint. It brings that complex, chaotic era to life in clear, accessible language. This story stays close to the historical record. The author consulted many documents from the period, though some of the vocabulary is modern and the story is told in straightforward language. Please forgive any lack of rigor i 23.3kReads8.4Score3.2k14d adds
- 55 The Three Kingdoms: The Mecha Wars 三国之机甲战纪 After transmigrating as Liu Bei, he earns a reputation as the greatest warlord under heaven and bonds with a powerful Nine-Turn Mecha Spirit. Along the way, Master Shuijing also pledges himself to him, while strategists like Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu, and Pang Tong gather at his side. But a peerless demon star stands in his way. Through battle after battle, he ultimately unifies the Han. What he doesn’t know is that the peerless demon star is... someone Liu Bei would never have suspected. A high-marti 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Strategic Maneuvers in the Chaos of the Three Kingdoms 三国之乱世谋局 A modern special forces soldier transmigrates into the late Han dynasty, to a frontier outpost in Liaodong. Starting as a squad leader, he puts his modern military knowledge to use, surviving by fighting across frozen plains and snowbound forts. First he subdues Goguryeo, then swallows up Gongsun Du, destroys Yuan Shao, defeats Cao Cao, crushes Liu Bei, and pacifies Sun Quan. He meets every challenge with the sword and never submits to anyone. At last, he fights his way from Liaodong to Luoyang 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 I Transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms as Li Jue’s Son 穿越三国之我是李傕之子 [Late Han and Three Kingdoms + transmigration + no System + lighthearted comedy + wish fulfillment] Before you stands the Northern Hemisphere's most outstanding figure, the man calling the shots in the Han Empire, the mightiest carbon-based life-form of the second century. The Lord of Beidi, blessed with the bearing of a dragon and phoenix and the countenance of the sun and moon, upright and incorruptible, honorable and principled, pure of character. Li, Chancellor of the Han Empire, who may ent 4.5kReads8.6Score19014d adds
- 58 Tracing the Prince of Lanling 寻迹兰陵王 This novel sets out to investigate a murder: was Gao Cheng, father of the famed Prince of Lanling, Gao Changgong, killed by his own brother Gao Yang? Two of the best-known figures from the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties are Hua Mulan and the Prince of Lanling. The contemporary musician Liu Qingyao's piece "Prince of Lanling Breaks the Enemy Lines" inspired this story. Gao Changgong was the grandson of Gao Huan, the protagonist of "The Chile Song." After the song is sung, a success 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 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 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 518Reads6.7Score12414d adds
- 60 Three Kingdoms: Zhao Yun's Junior Martial Uncle, the Cao Camp's Most Reckless Warrior 三国：赵云小师叔，曹营第一莽夫 Also known as The Most Reckless Man in Cao Cao’s Camp: The Prince Who Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with the Emperor of Wei! [For readers who enjoy maps] [No brainless harem] [No mindless glorification or denigration] [No System] [A fresh take on familiar figures, grounded in history] [Three Kingdoms, supporting Cao Cao] In his previous life, Bao Ding regretted that Cao Cao had failed to unite the realm in the Three Kingdoms. So he joined Cao Cao’s camp. Xiahou Yuan: “My lord is negotiating with t 1.5kReads8.4Score11814d adds
- 61 Three Kingdoms: Teaching in Prison, I Teach Cao Cao to Be a Villain 三国：狱中讲课，我教曹操当奸雄 Chen Zhou transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes a condemned prisoner in jail. With no way to fight back, he simply gives up hope and happily shoots the breeze with his fellow inmates. But his knowledge and insights, more than a thousand years ahead of the Three Kingdoms era, impress everyone in the cell, including Cao Ang, son of Cao Cao, who has come to get someone out of jail. After that, things quickly spiral out of control. Cao Ang: Was Cao Gong really not avenging his father w 268Reads6.6Score10714d adds
- 62 The 47th Book by Yishi Changqing 一世长青第47本书 [Wild Historical Premise + Three Kingdoms + System + Alternate History + Generals + Invincible] I, Cao Cao, am a peerless hero! I gain the power of the Overlord from the start and summon the Eighteen Riders of Yan Yun! The Yue Family Army, the Elite Qin Warriors, and more arrive one after another... I really don’t want to raise a massive army. Unify the Three Kingdoms, conquer the Queen of Japan, and unite the world. 25Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 63 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 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 3.3kReads8.8Score27414d adds
- 64 Three Kingdoms: The Thunderous Woman Is Not a Man in Disguise! 三国：雷霆女子真不是男扮女装！ [Backing Cao and denigrating Liu + persuading Cao Cao not to kill people or massacre cities] [The female lead's love interest is Guo Jia] [Loving women and being decisive in battle are not mutually exclusive + backing Cao and being merciful are not mutually exclusive] Why do people always think a strong, adorable girl is a man in disguise? I'm obviously so cute! Zhang Fei and Guan Yu were brawling in the market. What was wrong with breaking up these two hulking brutes? Liu Bei could do it too, c 1.7kReads6.5Score20614d adds
- 65 The Han Cauldron at the End of Jin: From Rescuing the Crown Princess to Reviving the Han Three Times 晋末汉鼎：从救太子妃到三兴大汉 [Romance-of-the-Three-Kingdoms-style political intrigue] + [Ensemble cast] + [Historical power struggle] + [Slow-paced] + [Righting past regrets] + [Defying fate] + [Multiple heroines] After transmigrating as a descendant of Shu Han, he faces a hellish start amid the War of the Eight Princes. Yet a crisis is also an opportunity. Watch me maneuver through the political landscape, save talented women, seek out wise mentors, drive out the Xiongnu, contend for the Han throne, and seize Hanzhong. T 1.1kReads7.0Score10814d adds
- 66 Driven Out by Kongming, I Help Cao Cao Conquer the World 被孔明撵走，我助曹操霸天下 “You rotten old Zhuge! Is that all I'm worth?” Zhuge Xuan clutches the few copper coins in his hand, grinding his teeth in fury. He had transmigrated to Zhuge Liang's side and spent over a year sharing his meager meals. He helped Zhuge Liang build his reputation, and finally stuck it out until Liu Bei made three visits to his thatched cottage. But who could have guessed that after the great victory at Bowang Slope, Zhuge Liang would dismiss him so casually? With no other choice, Zhuge Xuan joins 159Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 67 I, Xing Daorong, Livestream the Three Kingdoms 我，邢道荣，直播三国 Xing Dao wakes up to discover he has transmigrated and become Xing Daorong, a “famous general” of the Three Kingdoms. Cao Cao has just suffered a crushing defeat at Red Cliffs and is in grave danger. Meanwhile, the day Zhao Yun is destined to kill Xing Daorong draws ever closer. To save himself, he decides to risk everything and head to Huarong Trail to rescue Cao Cao. 301Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 68 The Tyrant of Great Wei 大魏暴君 Only a tyrant can deal with treacherous ministers. Might makes right! Before true power, all schemes and machinations are nothing but smoke. Sima Yi: Your Majesty, my blood pressure is high, and I'm dizzy. I humbly ask to retire and return to my hometown. Cao Fang: Grand Tutor, are you putting on an act again? That's a crime of deceiving the throne. Sima Zhao: Your Majesty, my loyalty is known to all. Cao Fang: Excellent. You're very clever, and I appreciate you. Sima Shi: Alas, I let my guard d 16.2kReads8.6Score1.3k14d adds
- 69 Mythic Three Kingdoms: The Ruthless Strategist 神话三国之不择手段的谋士 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? 193Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 70 Three Kingdoms: Ma Youchang, Who Wants Nothing More Than to Die 三国：一心求死马幼常 The body of Ma Su is taken over by a failed web novelist from a later age, who returns to the time before the Battle of Jieting. He unexpectedly receives a reward: if someone kills him, he will get ten billion and return to the future. For the sake of that ten billion, Ma Su pulls out every outrageous trick in the book. He faces Zhang He alone on horseback. “Three-surnamed slave, surrender at once!” He takes charge of Longyou. “Just look at Longyou today: it is all under the red flag!” As Ma Su 508Reads8.8Score10414d adds
- 71 Execute Sima Yi from the Start, Then Visit the Empress's Bedchamber Tonight 开局诛杀司马懿，今夜去皇后寝宫 I offer you a way to settle your doubts: no need to crack a turtle shell or consult the yarrow stalks. To test jade, it must be burned for three full days; to judge timber, you must wait seven years. When Duke Zhou feared the rumors, he had not yet been vindicated; when Wang Mang was humble and deferential, he had not yet usurped the throne. Had they died back then, who would ever have known the truth about them? The gentle empress, the Holy Maiden of the Demon Cult, the peerless palace mistress 42Reads—Score314d adds
- 72 Cao Cao, Emperor Taizu of Wei: A Transmigration Handbook 曹操，魏太祖穿越手册 #Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms #A Liberal Arts Graduate’s Rise #No System I’m a PhD in history, and I’ve been reborn as Cao Cao. Click to read how a modern office worker reshapes the Han Empire. 258Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 I'm a Streamer in the Three Kingdoms 我在三国当主播 He transmigrated by accident to the Three Kingdoms era and became Cao Cao’s fifth son! What? The one who eventually hanged himself out of guilt, Cao Xiong? [System: Three Kingdoms Livestream successfully linked. Streamer: Cao Xiong (Cao Xiong)!] [The first viewers to join the stream are: Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng, Emperor Gaozu of Han Liu Bang, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu Xiang Yu, Emperor Yang of Sui Yang Guang, Emperor Taizong of Tang Li Shimin, Emperor Xizong of Ming Zhu Youxiao, and Kubla 85Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 74 Three Kingdoms: I Run a Tavern in Xudu 三国我在许都开酒馆 After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era, Chen Yang inherited a little tavern in Xudu that nobody cared about. One customer, an old fellow called Cao, often came by. Perhaps because Chen Yang was always bragging about how capable he was, every time the old man visited, he liked to ask him all sorts of questions. “Who in all the land could be called a hero?” “Shopkeeper Chen, how can we take Xiapi?” “Liu Bei wields benevolence and righteousness like a sword and stands atop the moral high gr 80Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 75 Three Kingdoms: Marrying Zhang Ning! Reward: Elite Snow Dragon Cavalry 三国：迎娶张宁！奖励大雪龙骑 Starting with the power of a tyrant, he recruits Taishi Ci! He commands all of Qingzhou, controls the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry, and makes a fortune growing super wheat! “Somehow, I ended up being Uncle Chen to Liu Bian!” “Your wife? I’ll take care of her!” “Laugh not, though drunk we lie upon the battlefield. Since ancient times, how many have returned from war?” 1.5kReads8.1Score12614d adds
- 76 The Three Kingdoms: The Gao Clan’s Restoration Chronicle 三国之高氏复国纪 The native-born protagonist is Zhao Yun’s senior fellow disciple. He is slightly better in martial arts than Guan Yu, and his political scheming rivals Cao Cao’s. The transmigrator is his project manager for restoring the kingdom, with the world’s strongest intelligence network at his command. See how he [punches Liu Bei], [kicks Cao Cao], [helps Liu Bei complete the Longzhong Plan], [has no System], [reaches the pinnacle of political scheming], in the [late Han dynasty], [Three Kingdoms], [Bash 201Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Back to the Eastern Jin to Battle the Five Barbarians 回到东晋斗五胡 In 290 AD, Emperor Wu of Jin dies, a simple-minded boy takes the throne, Empress Jia seizes power, the Rebellion of the Eight Princes erupts, and northern tribes seize the chance to invade south, bringing devastation to the people… Chen Lie, a second-year student at a science and engineering university, reads this and is filled with righteous indignation at the history. At the same time, he is utterly captivated by the bearing of the Wei-Jin literati. One day, he dreams himself back into that er 136Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 78 Reborn in Shu Han, I Become Chancellor Zhuge's Secretary 重生蜀汉，给诸葛丞相当秘书 An ordinary science student at a university transmigrates and is reborn in the Three Kingdoms era. He rises from a lowly grain clerk to become Chancellor Zhuge's right-hand man, “masterful in planning and meticulous in counsel, consulted on Yong and Liang.” He wages financial and technological wars, tackles floods, and builds waterworks. See how the protagonist puts modern technology to use, assisting Chancellor Zhuge in governing Shu Han and leading the northern campaigns, so that “Yong and Lia 216Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 79 Why Mess With Him? Cao Cao Visits Him in Prison Every Day 惹他干嘛，曹操天天去监狱看他 Su Xin transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era. Because he has the vaguest of distant family ties to Dong Zhuo, he is thrown into prison in Xudu, where he unexpectedly finds Cao Ang. Impressed by Su Xin’s vast knowledge, Cao Ang takes him as his teacher and spends every day asking him questions. “Teacher, you said Cao Ang would die during the campaign against Zhang Xiu?” “Teacher, you said the Cao family would establish a kingdom. Is that true?” “What? Sima Yi raided our home again?” [A mill 760Reads8.2Score10114d adds
- 80 The Shu Han Dynasty Was No Romantic Tale 蜀汉不浪漫 [No golden finger] + [Multiple heroines] + [Political intrigue] + [A struggle for supremacy] + [Not a mindless power fantasy] A king does not settle for a corner of the realm; Han and its enemies cannot coexist. The romance of Shu Han has never been confined to the pages of a book. The heart and dreams of one generation were worn away, time and again, by the Northern Expeditions. Standing in the torrents of his age, what will Ma Cheng choose? Will he be a loyal subject who restores the Han dynas 30.2kReads8.3Score3.3k14d adds
- 81 The Splendor of Great Wei 大魏芳华 In the late Three Kingdoms period, shadows lurk beneath the dawn of unification. Cao Wei’s authority is steadily being hollowed out. Everyone can guess what the Sima clan is plotting, but who can predict the course of the realm? 125Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 82 Along the Way, I Saw All the Flowers of Chang'an 一路看尽长安花 From the Northern Zhou to the end of the Tang Dynasty, a little-known chapter of history: After a century of division between north and south, Yuwen Yong endured in silence for twelve years before eliminating the treacherous and seizing power in a single night. During six years of personal rule, he reformed the military, defeated Northern Qi, and unified the north, laying the foundations for good governance with his reverence for scholarship. He ended chaos through force and forged the spirit o 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 The Rise of Great Wei in the Three Kingdoms 三国之大魏崛起 When the Han loses its hold, the whole realm rises to claim it. This is an age of sweeping upheaval, an age of blood and fire. Fierce generals abound, strategists are as numerous as raindrops, and beauties are as lovely as jade. In this life, reborn as Cao Pi, I’ll break through Jiangdong, strike into Shu, unify the realm, and bring peace to all ages! 2.4kReads8.3Score14514d adds
- 84 The Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao’s Chief Military Advisor 三国之曹老板的首席军师 Su Kun transmigrates on the eve of the Battle of Wancheng, becoming a low-ranking registrar under Cao Cao. The boss has just one night left before making a fatal blunder. With Su Kun's help, Cao Cao turns the tide, escapes Wancheng, and saves the lives of Cao Ang and Dian Wei. Su Kun becomes Cao Cao's military adviser and gradually makes a name for himself in the campaigns to conquer the Central Plains: defeating Yuan Shu, destroying Lü Bu, subduing Zhang Xiu, slaying Yan Liang at Baima, killing 356Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 85 The Emperors of the Ten Kingdoms 十国帝王 After the Huang Chao Rebellion, Zhu Wen usurped the Tang Dynasty. Over the next fifty-odd years, the Central Plains saw five ruling houses and thirteen emperors. After arriving, he spent ten years lying low, reading three thousand volumes and honing a sword for the battlefield. He spent ten years at war, spilling blood across three thousand miles of north and south, defeating powerful foes on iron horses with blade in hand. Then he spent ten years governing, devising three thousand policies a da 38Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 86 Starting with the Yellow Turbans, I Slaughter My Way Through the Three Kingdoms 从黄巾开始杀穿三国 Jiang Shuyu, a modern engineering geek, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms at the end of the Han dynasty. The common people live like ants, starving and struggling to survive, while the great clans indulge in luxury and extravagance. The Three Kingdoms of his imagination, a world teeming with famous ministers, fierce generals, and heroes, shatters before his eyes. What heroes of the Three Kingdoms? They’re nothing but bandits who let beasts devour people. I’ll trample the scholar-o 944Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 87 EN This Great Wei Could Also Bear the Xiahou Name 这大魏，亦可姓夏侯 In the late Three Kingdoms period, the realm is divided among three powers. The Wei imperial clan is dwindling, while the great families watch hungrily from the sidelines. Xiahou Xian is reborn as Cao Cao's grandson. As a third-generation official of Wei, he will never let the Sima clan seize the imperial throne in this life. Sima Yi: Even if I wanted to seize power, where are my trusted followers? And where are my sons? Sima Shi: Father, when will I be able to enter government service? Sima 15.8kReads8.9Score1.1k14d adds
- 88 The Rebellion of the Nine Kingdoms 九国之乱 He's the Crown Prince, yet the most pathetic Crown Prince in history! At home: Powerful ministers run the court, while his brothers watch him like hawks! Abroad: Warlords stand everywhere beyond the capital, and the vassal kings are preparing for war! Other people transmigrate and start with all the winning cards. He starts in a dead-end situation. See how he breaks through and builds an empire that will last for generations! 7.1kReads8.7Score64914d adds
- 89 The Amazing Two-Legged Sheep 神奇两脚羊 “An epic transmigration” (no System + ordinary people + no golden finger + not even a miracle). Transmigrated to the darkest age in Chinese history, the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Five Barbarians... A down-on-his-luck real estate marketing director has to rely on his limited modern knowledge to survive, starting with the smallest things... He only wanted to live peacefully as a wealthy landowner. But caught in the whirlpool of his era, who can avoid being swept along by history? Such is life: somet 10.8kReads8.7Score91514d adds
- 90 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, Cao Cao Makes Me the Auspicious Guardian Beast of the Nation 三国：开局被曹操封护国瑞兽 [Three Kingdoms + lighthearted + System] Xu Duo transmigrates to the late Eastern Han dynasty and becomes an adorable giant panda. He awakens an ascension System: as long as he collects the people's faith, he can ascend to immortality! From the start, Cao Cao finds him and names him the auspicious beast who protects the nation. [Oh my! I'm the auspicious beast who protects the nation. The day when all the people worship me and I ascend to immortality in broad daylight is just around the corner!] 211Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 91 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms as a Marquis 穿越三国做侯爷 A true man born into troubled times should carry a three-foot sword and accomplish deeds without equal! 150Reads7.9Score1114d adds
- 92 Restoring the Han Three Times, Starting by Clearing Adou's Name 三造大汉，从为阿斗正名开始 [Three Kingdoms + Epic War + Industrial Development + Historical What-If + Trade + Livelihood] A modern college student transmigrates into the much-maligned and ridiculed historical figure Adou. How can he accept becoming a prisoner, saying, “This place is so pleasant,” and forgetting Shu? Since history is written by the victors, how can he let Cao Wei, a regime addicted to slaughter and ruled by aristocratic clans who disregard the common people, claim the realm? A different Liu Shan will lay a 1.2kReads8.2Score11714d adds
- 93 Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei, You Dare Steal My Horse! 三国：刘大耳，你敢偷我的马！ Bai Chuan transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms period and awakened his own System. He lived on Wolong Ridge, earning money as a traveling merchant every day and enjoying a pleasant life. But Liu Bei made three visits to his thatched cottage and casually stole his horse on the way? Then left a few copper coins as if he were tossing alms to a beggar? He needed to be taught a lesson. He absolutely needed to be taught a lesson! Liu Bei, you brought this on yourself! Cao Cao: I’ll give you a Red Hare. 564Reads7.2Score10114d adds
- 94 Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao and I Start from Scratch and Make It Big 三国：我和曹老板白手起家干大事 Synopsis: [No System + Not a brainless power fantasy about crushing weaklings + Lighthearted + Witty + A battle of wits] Xiahou Xuan transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and has a chance encounter with Cao Cao. At the time, Cao Cao has failed to assassinate Dong Zhuo and is fleeing in a panic when he meets Xiahou Xuan, who comes to his aid. Mengde has nothing to his name: no official post, no money, no food, and not a single soldier. With Xiahou Xuan's astonishing talent to help him, he stead 648Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 95 Reborn as Sima Yi, I Personally Serve the Han in Longzhong! 重生司马懿，亲身隆中为汉出仕！ In the third year of the Jiaping era, a great general falls. An old man, frail with age and lying in bed, reflects on a life in which he never achieved his ambitions. The world only knows that “the dead Zhuge Liang frightened the living Sima Zhongda into retreat,” but no one remembers how I rode through the night for eight hundred li to launch a lightning attack on Meng Da and drive Shu back. They remember only how I betrayed my lord and seized power at Gaoping Mausoleum! Kongming… Kongming… I l 161Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 96 Three Kingdoms: A Nationwide Livestream Quiz 三国：全民直播答题 Cai Yan's courtesy name was Wenji. The Records of the Three Kingdoms and the Book of the Later Han don't avoid using the character Zhao in the names of Hao Zhao, Zhang Zhao, and Cao Shuang's courtesy name Zhaobo, so don't bring up name taboo as an excuse. Also, rat fans, give me a break. You laugh off Cao Cao cutting off his beard and abandoning his robe. You laugh off Sun Quan being called “Sun Ten-Thousand.” You laugh off Shu Han's northern expeditions. But the moment you hear Liu Bei's entry 667Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 97 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms: Taking Cao Mengde to Hanzhong 穿越三国：带曹孟德去汉中 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 13.5kReads8.3Score1.3k14d adds
- 98 Reborn as King You of Zhou: From the Start, I Killed Bao Si to Consecrate My Banner 重生周幽王，开局杀褒姒祭旗 [A slow-burn tale of farming and development + court intrigue + warlord rivalries + no System + not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy] Zhou Chen transmigrates to the end of the Western Zhou Dynasty and becomes the infamous King You of Zhou, Ji Gongsui. He has already been on the throne for six years. The Zhou royal house is in decline, its royal armies have been wiped out, the people are furious, and the feudal lords are ready to make their move. Only five years remain before the Quanrong capture 929Reads8.4Score10214d adds
- 99 Three Kingdoms: Starting by Tricking Cao Cao 三国：从忽悠曹操开始 Cao Shuo transmigrates to the Eastern Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms era and becomes Cao Cao’s son. As imperial relatives and eunuchs fight for power, the Xiliang cavalry are summoned to the capital and wreak havoc across the land! Cao Shuo decides to hoodwink his good-for-nothing old dad into intercepting Dong Zhuo and taking the emperor hostage before anyone else can. Wang Yun: “Cao Shuo is utterly devious. My elaborate scheme cost me Diao Chan and my troops.” Liu Bei: “You two strategi 299Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 100 Three Kingdoms: The Ghostly Genius Guo Fengxiao 三国之鬼才郭奉孝 Born to be Guo Fengxiao, the finest of all heroes. His belly holds the classics and histories; his heart conceals armies and strategies. He plans like Fan Li and makes decisions like Chen Ping. Alas, he died too soon, and the pillars of the Central Plains fell with him. After transmigrating into the historical genius Guo Fengxiao, Guo Jia only hopes to serve Wei Wu once more and unify all of China, living up to his reputation as a prodigy. 631Reads9.0Score10114d adds
