如何在C ++和Lua之间来回传递大型结构

I am looking at embedding Lua in a C++ application I am developing. My intention is to use Lua to script what ordered operation(s) to perform for some given input, ie. receive a new work item in c++ program, pass details to Lua backend, Lua calls back into c++ to carry out necessary work, returns finished results. I am looking at embedding Lua in a C++ applicat