Style:
Two lines intertwined: the court line (policy debate, institutional reform) and the family line (royal family ties, harem life) run parallel
Seasonal imagery: The changing of the four seasons corresponds to the political climate (such as new policies in spring, prosperity in summer, worries in autumn, and sobriety in winter).
Detailed research: The etiquette, clothing, food, architecture and other details of the Han Dynasty strive to be authentic
Group portraits: not only emperors and generals, but also businessmen, farmers, and craftsmen depicting the prosperous times.
Theme deepening: Each chapter explores a theme: benevolent governance, filial piety, rule of law, family affection, loyalty, sacrifice, ideals and reality, etc.
Purpose: Writing history