Heroes of the Song Dynasty's Revival

A long historical novel in vernacular Chinese from the Ming Dynasty.

It tells of Yue Fei's origins and his determination to serve his country with utmost loyalty. He rides into battle, leads from the front, and fights with unmatched courage, only to be framed by Qin Hui. After his death, his spirit appears, and Qin Hui is punished in the underworld, bringing solace to Yue Fei's loyal spirit. The story reflects the Chinese people's kindhearted wishes.

The book has a well-structured plot and gives a detailed account of events in chronological order. It had a profound influence on later novels and operas about Yue Fei.