The New Legend of Zhenguan: the Legend of Qin Huaiyu

From a young boy in the mountains, Qin Yu gradually reveals his characteristics of being transparent, wise, thinking about the overall situation, and being courageous and resourceful. His plot of improving farm tools, iron-making technology, and proposing scientific concepts of marriage and childbirth not only fit the historical background of the Tang Dynasty, but also incorporated advanced concepts, which are unobtrusive and persuasive. The characters in the book are vivid and three-dimensional. Li Shimin's brilliance and warmth, Sun Simiao's modesty and wisdom, and Empress Changsun's gentleness and rationality are all free from symbolism through detailed descriptions; the plot advances with a degree of relaxation, including the solemnity of court proceedings and the excitement of technical confrontations. There are delicate descriptions of family affection and tenderness, and clever foreshadowing. It not only shows the style of the early Tang Dynasty, but also uses Qin Yu's perspective to convey the core of sticking to one's heart and benefiting the world and the people, allowing readers to appreciate the ancient stories while feeling the resonance of values across the ages.