Yue Zhongliang listening to the Biography of Yue Fei was one of the common ways to start a novel. Its main functions were as follows: 1. Draw out the background and characters of the story: At the beginning of the novel, introduce the background and characters of the story to let the readers understand the environment and background of the story, and lay the foundation for the development of the subsequent plot. 2. Demonstrate the character's personality and psychology: By showing the character's personality and psychology at the beginning of the novel, the reader can better understand the character and provide background and clues for the development of the subsequent plot. 3. Increase the appeal and attractiveness of the story: The beginning of the novel can enhance the appeal and attractiveness of the story by showing the character's personality and psychology, making it easier for the readers to enter the story situation. 4. Arouse the reader's interest: The beginning of the novel can arouse the reader's interest by showing the character's personality and psychology. It can make the reader want to know more about the story and promote the reader's reading progress. At the beginning of a novel, one could attract the readers 'interest and lead them into the story situation by showing the background of the story, shaping the character's personality and psychology, and enhancing the appeal and appeal of the story.