The purpose of the Yao Xueyin Historical Fictions Award was to commend and reward outstanding historical novels to promote the development and prosperity of Chinese online novels. The award was given by China to those who could dig deep into the historical background, vividly portray the characters, and meticulously describe the story. The selection criteria for the award included the quality, creativity, depth, and influence of the novel. It also took into account the author's nationality, cultural background, age, gender, and other factors.