Besides recording the history of ancient agricultural production, The Four Prefaces to Harmony has other values. It is not only a model of farmers' culture, but also a reflection of the spirit of advocating nature and hard work in China traditional culture. It insists on regulating agricultural production with nature and pays attention to the harmony between man and nature, which fully embodies the unique mode of production and cultural tradition of the Chinese nation.
Nowadays, it may be difficult for people living in cities to appreciate the hard work and harvest joy of farmers. Even so, the four orders of reconciliation still have universal enlightenment: it reminds us to cherish natural resources, work hard, do things in a down-to-earth manner, follow the laws of nature, and promote the harmonious development between man and nature. The Four Prefaces to He Yan has left an excellent farming culture in our country, which is of great historical and cultural value and provides a useful reference for modern society.