"Gold Medal County Magistrate" is a time-travel themed novel in which the protagonist Chen Yan travels through time to become a county magistrate. He originally wanted to live a peaceful life, but he was involved in a larger situation due to the empress' private visit in disguise. In order to protect himself and develop, he used modern knowledge to create novelties such as fine white sugar, cement, and elevators, which shocked both the government and the public. The novel combines farming construction, officialdom struggles with a light-hearted and funny plot, with a fast pace and distinctive characters. It is a time-travel work that is both refreshing and interesting.
