Heroic novels such as the Romance of the Yang Family were usually influenced by the following: 1. Historical background: Many heroic and legendary novels are based on historical events and legends such as the Three Kingdoms period, the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Tang Dynasty, etc. These historical backgrounds provided the novel with rich plots and characters, making the story more fascinating. 2. Character Images: Many heroic legends have unique character designs, such as Tiger General of the Yang Family, Yue Family Army, Water Margins, etc. These characters were deeply loved by readers. 3. Battle Scenes: Heroic Legends usually use battle as the theme to describe the battles between various heroes. These battle scenes were described so brilliantly that the readers were filled with excitement and tension. 4. Love Elements: Many heroic and legendary novels contain love elements, such as Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, etc. These elements of love could add more emotional color to the novel and make the readers more involved. 5. Cultural influence: Heroic legends usually have a certain cultural significance, such as Chang 'an City in the Tang Dynasty, Jiangnan in the Song Dynasty, etc. These cultural elements could provide more background information for the novel, allowing the readers to better understand history and culture.