It describes a broad picture of social life that lasted for nearly a century from the end of the Qing Dynasty to the new era of socialism. The author completely abandoned the class struggle mindset that had dominated the literary world for decades, aiming to break through the barriers of narrow and autistic nationalism and seek and build a home for the human spirit. The novel highly publicizes people's consciousness of life, accurately identifies the realization of people's individual values, and reveals the human spirit. The common desire for freedom and democracy, survival and development of all human beings praises the beauty of humanity and human feelings across countries, time and space, nationalities and beliefs, and highlights the distinctive national characteristics. The heroic figures represented by Zou Chongwu and Zhu Honglian are rewritten with strong pen, and highly praise the strong desire of people in the new era to yearn for a new life, oppose the old shackles, and strive for their firm belief throughout their lives!
