This book is an epic tale of the older generation in western Hunan, a work that portrays ordinary heroes, heroes among ordinary people, and profound love for family and country. It delves into the grand sweep of Chinese history and the great era, weaving together reality and fiction to recount the unwavering bond, life-and-death ties, and blood relations of the older generation in western Hunan who dedicated themselves to their country and family. It showcases the immense power of the people in driving the times, creating history, and changing the world during the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The vicissitudes of history and the turbulent times are interwoven with the arduous life journeys of the older generation, such as Jia Yun's father and Wu Hao's godfather, vividly portraying a group of ambitious, heroic, and courageous men from western Hunan, as well as intelligent, kind, and resilient women. Love for family and country, heroism, and national righteousness are the core themes that run throughout the work.
本书是一部讲述湘西父辈史诗的作品，也是一部书写平民英雄、英雄平民、家国大爱的作品，切进宏阔的中国历史和伟大时代，虚实相间地记叙爹和湘西父辈们为国为家的手足相守、生死相依、血脉相连，呈现了中华民族伟大复兴进程中人民群众推动时代、创造历史、改变世界的巨大力量。历史的风云际会、时代的滚滚红尘，融入家云爹、武豪干爹等父辈所走过的艰难人生路，鲜活生动地塑造了一群壮志凌云、豪情万丈、英勇善战的湘西男性形象和聪明善良、坚韧不拔的女性形象。家国情，英雄气，民族义，是贯穿作品始终的精神内核。
本书是一部讲述湘西父辈史诗的作品，也是一部书写平民英雄、英雄平民、家国大爱的作品，切进宏阔的中国历史和伟大时代，虚实相间地记叙爹和湘西父辈们为国为家的手足相守、生死相依、血脉相连，呈现了中华民族伟大复兴进程中人民群众推动时代、创造历史、改变世界的巨大力量。历史的风云际会、时代的滚滚红尘，融入家云爹、武豪干爹等父辈所走过的艰难人生路，鲜活生动地塑造了一群壮志凌云、豪情万丈、英勇善战的湘西男性形象和聪明善良、坚韧不拔的女性形象。家国情，英雄气，民族义，是贯穿作品始终的精神内核。
