Yu Xiang & Mo Yao 
Romance of Yao Guangxiao 

"Yao Guangxiao, whose religious name was Daoyan, was born into a family of doctors but preferred strategy. He was not forced by life’s hardships, but became a monk since childhood. Despite entering the monastic life, he was passionate about politics. He did not assist Emperor Hongwu or Jianwen but chose to assist Emperor Yan. Despite not enduring the hardships of studying for ten years, he was able to compile the Shuile Da Dian.He participated in military affairs and used troops wisely. He assisted in government affairs, upright and incorruptible, and did his utmost.The book begins with Yao Guangxiao’s birth and continues until his death at Qingshou Temple. He lived a dangerous life and became a "wanted criminal" nationwide at a young age… Finally, after many difficulties, he became the chief adviser of the Prince of Yan. The book also vividly portrays many characters, including Zhu Di, Fan Ruohong, Hua Yunlong, Gao Xu, Fang Xiaoru, etc. After reading this book, you can not only understand the life and deeds of Yao Guangxiao, but also appreciate the social situation of the early Ming Dynasty, gain insights into life, and obtain enlightenment.