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The Beijing-flavored novels of the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China not only vividly described the market customs and Manchu and Chinese customs at that time, but also preserved a large number of old Beijing colloquialisms, common sayings and idioms, leaving very precious linguistic historical materials for future generations. In a sense, the language of these Beijing-flavored novels is an encyclopedia of old Beijing dialect. Today, more and more Beijing-flavored novels are being resurfaced. We must not remain silent any longer. We should face reality and history, re-examine the Beijing literary scene in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, vigorously publicize the historical achievements of these Beijing-flavored novelists, and deeply explore the literary and linguistic values ​​of these works. This will provide more nutrients for the future development of Beijing-flavored literature and lay a solid foundation for the research and inheritance of Beijing dialect. This book is one of the books in the series, "Celebrating the New Year", and has important corpus and publication value.