An epic novel set in rural Shaanbei following several years in the lives of young people striving to change their circumstances. Through family, friendship, love and the tensions between countryside and city, it realistically portrays Chinese society during the reform era.

Ordinary World traces the tension between rural life and social change.

A historical novel focusing on power and human fate; considered one of the author's major works.

Young Emperor traces the tension between history and power.

A novel portraying the relationships and conflicts of people living in a rapidly urbanizing China. Co-authored with Yu Xiaohui.

Rhapsody of Metropolis (co-authored with Yu Xiaohui) traces the tension between urbanization and social change.

A long novel co-authored with Sun Li that portrays urban transformation and its effects on people's lives and emotions, depicting social and personal conflicts brought by urbanization.

Rhapsody of Metropolis traces the tension between Urbanization and Social change.

The Second Sun is a novel reflecting socialist realist perspectives, portraying social and personal contradictions; it reflects the author's orthodox literary stance.

The Second Sun traces the tension between Revolution and Socialism.

Chronicles three generations of a Hui (Muslim) family of jade carvers in Beijing, addressing market entrepreneurialism, ethnic stereotypes, and social change.

Mu silin de zangli (The Jade King) traces the tension between family history and ethnicity (Hui) and assimilation.

A fictionalized account based on his experience leading the Sixth Red Army Group in a breakout of the Nationalist encirclement. Focuses on battle scenes, bonds among soldiers, and the hardships of the revolutionary period.

Bloody Heaven traces the tension between War and Revolution.

A historical novel. Detailed information such as original publication year and page count is not readily available.

Broken Golden Bowl traces the tension between history and family.