Based on the Legends of the Tang Dynasty and the Biography of Huo Xiaoyu, the author analyzed the development of ancient Chinese novels.

The legend of the Tang Dynasty was an important form of Chinese literature. It originated from the Tang Dynasty and reached its peak in the Song Dynasty. The legends of the Tang Dynasty mainly described the historical events and characters of the Tang Dynasty. Through telling legendary stories, they showed the characteristics and style of the politics, economy, culture and other aspects of the Tang Dynasty society. The development of the Tang Dynasty legends could be divided into the following stages: 1. The initial stage: The initial stage of the Tang Dynasty legend mainly occurred in the middle of the 8th century. The works of this period mainly described ancient chivalrous stories such as "The Legend of the White Snake" and "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai". 2. Stage of development: From the middle of the 9th century to the middle of the 10th century was the development stage of the Tang Dynasty. The works of this period began to pay attention to the plot and character portrayals, and some works with literary value appeared, such as "Mirror Flower Fate" and "Dream of the Red Chamber". 3. Prosperous stage: From the middle of the 11th century to the middle of the 12th century was the prosperous stage of the Tang Dynasty. The number of works in this period increased greatly, and the quality continued to improve. Some literary classics appeared, such as Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio, Water Margins, Journey to the West, etc. 4. Decline stage: The middle of the 13th century to the middle of the 14th century was the decline stage of the Tang Dynasty's legend. Due to the reform of the imperial examination system and the rise of novels, the Tang Dynasty's legend gradually lost its literary status and became a secondary literary form. As an important part of Chinese literature, the legend of Tang Dynasty reflected the political, economic, cultural and other characteristics and styles of the Tang Dynasty society by telling legendary stories, which had profound cultural significance and artistic value.

Huo Xiaoyu's Biography was a novel written by Wu Chengen, a novelist of the Ming Dynasty. It told the story of Huo Xiaoyu's growth from an ordinary village girl to a talented prostitute. At the same time, it also showed the dark side of Ming society. The protagonist of the novel, Huo Xiaoyu, was a poor rural girl, but she had keen insight and strong willpower. In the hardship of life, Huo Xiaoyu constantly worked hard to improve her talent and skills, and finally became an outstanding prostitute. Through her actions and words, she showed the kindness and justice of human nature, and also revealed the corruption and injustice of Ming society. In the novel, Huo Xiaoyu's image represented the dignity and strength of the people at the bottom of the society. Her story also implied that the hardships and bumps of life required constant effort and struggle to achieve success and happiness.

"Huo Xiaoyu's Biography" is a martial arts novel written by Mr. Jin Yong. The original text is as follows: Biography of Huo Xiaoyu Huo Xiaoyu was an outstanding heroine in the Jiangnan martial arts world. She was only twenty years old and had a petite figure, a charming face, and a pair of big eyes that flickered with intelligence and agility. Huo Xiaoyu was born in a martial arts family. Her father, Huo Tianqi, was a famous swordsman in the martial arts world, and her mother, Huang Rong, was a powerful heroine. Huo Xiaoyu had learned all kinds of martial arts from her parents since she was young. She had accumulated a lot of experience. When she was young, Huo Xiaoyu met a martial arts master named Zhang Wuji. Zhang Wuji was a handsome and powerful swordsman. Although he was over forty years old, he was still a legend in the martial arts world. Huo Xiaoyu fell in love with Zhang Wuji at first sight, and the two began a romantic relationship. However, Huo Xiaoyu's heart was filled with concern for the martial arts world. She knew that Jianghu was full of danger and challenges. She hoped to become a real martial arts master like her father and fight for peace in Jianghu. Therefore, Huo Xiaoyu decided to leave Zhang Wuji and start her own martial arts career. Huo Xiaoyu left Zhang Wuji and began her journey in Jianghu. She made many like-minded friends, learned all kinds of martial arts, and experienced many thrilling adventures. Huo Xiaoyu encountered many dangers and challenges in Jianghu, but she was able to face them bravely and eventually became a true martial arts master. In the end, Huo Xiaoyu came to the Central Plains and met Zhang Wuji. The two met again, but Huo Xiaoyu had become a mature and calm martial arts master. She had a deeper understanding of Zhang Wuji and the two could get along better. In the end, Huo Xiaoyu and Zhang Wuji fought for peace in Jianghu and defeated all their enemies, ending the disputes in Jianghu.

Ancient Chinese literature experienced an extremely glorious period in the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907). The rich and colorful literary works of this period had a profound impact on the literature of later generations. The achievements of Tang Dynasty literature were mainly expressed in poetry. The representative figures of Tang poetry, which were known for their bold, unrestrained, vigorous and magnificent, were Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi, Wang Zhihuan, Liu Yuxi, etc. The poems of the Tang Dynasty not only reflected the reality of the society at that time, but also expressed the author's feelings and thoughts. They had profound thoughts and unique artistic charm. The prose of the Tang Dynasty was also a glorious period. Han Yu, Liu Zongyuan, Su Xun, Su Shi, Su Zhe and so on were the representative figures of Tang Dynasty prose. Their prose styles are different, and their content involves politics, philosophy, history, geography, culture, art, and other fields. They have high academic and artistic value. In addition to poetry and prose, there were also a large number of novels in Tang Dynasty literature, such as Chang 'an Twelve Hours, Song of Everlasting Sorrow, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc. These novels not only had high literary value, but also deeply reflected the reality of the Tang Dynasty society, which had an important impact on the development of literature in later generations. Tang Dynasty literature had an important position and influence in Chinese history. It not only created a new era of Chinese poetry, but also had a profound impact on later generations of literature. It was hailed as the peak of Chinese literature history.

Huo Xiaoyu's Biography was considered one of the pinnacle works of Chinese classical novels in the Qing Dynasty. The novel described the legendary story of Huo Xiaoyu, describing her growth from a pure, kind, lively and cheerful girl to a scheming and unscrupulous woman. In the biography of Huo Xiaoyu, Cao Xueqin used delicate psychological descriptions and vivid characters to portray a female image with a very complicated personality. Huo Xiaoyu was a character full of contradictions and conflicts. She had a strong sense of self-awareness and pursuit, but she was oppressed and restricted by society and family. The kindness and innocence in her heart were covered up by the cruelty and danger of reality, which became a burden for her constant pursuit and struggle. The plot of Huo Xiaoyu's Biography was full of twists and turns, and it presented a Qing Dynasty officialdom full of conspiracies and schemes. The plot in the novel was full of ups and downs, and the characters were full of images. They showed the darkness and corruption of the Qing Dynasty officialdom, and also revealed the complexity and contradiction of human nature. As a classic Chinese classical novel, Huo Xiaoyu's Biography has a very high artistic and cultural value. With its unique artistic style and character images, it shows the profoundness and richness of Chinese classical novels and has become an important part of Chinese culture.

The Biography of Huo Xiaoyu was known as the finale of the legendary Tang Dynasty because it was one of the representative works of the legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty and also a classic in the history of ancient Chinese novels. Compared with the legendary novels of the Song Dynasty and the novels of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty are a unique form of literature. They have more profound, grand and rich narrative ability, and pay more attention to the performance of the inner world and emotional experience of the characters, as well as the performance of the social style and cultural characteristics of the Tang Dynasty. The Biography of Huo Xiaoyu described a soul-stirring political struggle and love story at the end of the Tang Dynasty with Chang 'an as the background. The plot of the novel is complicated and the characters are full. Through the vivid female image of Huo Xiaoyu, it shows the various styles of the Tang Dynasty society and the complexity of human nature. The ending of the novel expressed the author's thoughts and feelings about human nature, love and fate. Therefore, the Biography of Huo Xiaoyu has a unique artistic value in terms of narrative skills, character images, and ideology. It is known as the finale of the Tang Dynasty's legendary novel, which plays an important role in the development and influence of ancient Chinese novels.

The Legend of Yingying was one of the representative works of the legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty and also a classic in the history of Chinese literature. The reason why it was said to be a milestone in the development of the legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty was that it had a profound impact on the development of the legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty and created a precedent for the legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty. " Biography of Yingying " was set in the late Tang Dynasty. It described the love story between the characters in the story. The novel created a series of distinct characters such as Bai Juyi's neighbors, confidants and lovers, as well as female protagonists such as Yingying, so that readers could feel the true face of Tang society. The story of " The Legend of Yingying " was full of twists and turns, full of romance and imagination. Its unique way of narration used a combination of description, narration, and discussion, allowing the readers to not only feel the plot of the novel, but also appreciate the author's writing style and depth of thought. Biography of Yingying had a profound influence on the development of legendary novels in Tang Dynasty. It created the first legendary novel of the Tang Dynasty and became a classic of the legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty. Its plot and narrative style had an important impact on the creation of later legendary novels and also contributed to the development of Chinese literature.

The author of the biography was the Dutch writer Robert Van Gulik.

The legend of the Tang Dynasty was an important period in the history of Chinese literature, which had a profound impact on the development of novels. The following are some of the important influences of the Tang Dynasty legend: 1. Pioneering the legendary novel: The legend of the Tang Dynasty was the first complete legendary novel in the history of Chinese literature, creating a precedent for legendary novels. It was one of the important branches of ancient Chinese novels. 2. Shaped a group of literary images: A group of excellent literary images were created in the legends of the Tang Dynasty, such as the White Lady in the Legend of the White Snake and Liu Yi in Xu Xian's Biography of Liu Yi. These images have become the classic images in the history of Chinese literature and have a profound impact on the creation of later novels. 3. The development of narrative skills: The development of the Tang Dynasty legend promoted the innovation of narrative skills, such as the commonly used metaphor and rhetoric techniques in the Tang Dynasty legend. These narrative techniques provided important reference and enlightenment for later novels. 4. Enriching the form of literary creation: The legend of the Tang Dynasty is not only a narrative form of literature but also a cultural phenomenon. It reflected the politics, economy, culture and other aspects of the Tang Dynasty, which enriched the form of literary creation and provided rich materials and inspiration for the development of later novels. The legend of the Tang Dynasty had a profound influence on the development of novels. It created a precedent for legendary novels, shaped a group of literary images, developed narrative techniques, and enriched the forms of literary creation. These influences continued to be an indispensable part of the history of Chinese literature.

The author of " The Legend of Huo Xiaoyu " was Cao Xueqin.