The author of Camel Xiangzi first introduced the many factions of the Beiping foreign coachmen and their functions.

The author of Camel Xiangzi first introduced many factions of the Beiping coachmen in the novel in order to draw out the plot of the story by portraying the characters. Many factions of Beiping foreign coachmen had different characteristics and functions. For example, some coachmen were experts in the old society with rich experience and skills. They could skillfully master the operation and driving skills of various vehicles and provide the protagonist Xiangzi with experience and guidance. Some coachmen had to make a living by doing this job because of life. They faced various difficulties and challenges and needed to constantly adapt and change to adapt to social changes and economic development. The struggle and contradictions between these factions were also an important part of the plot of the novel. It presented the readers with a conflict and game between individual survival and social development under social change. At the same time, the images of these factions also showed the life and style of the streets and alleys of the old society in Beijing, which enhanced the reading ability and interest of the novel.