"Water Margin" is one of the four classical Chinese masterpieces, describing how a group of heroic heroes gathered in Shuibo Liangshan during the turbulent period in the last years of the Song Dynasty to jointly resist the oppression of the corrupt court and traitorous ministers, and finally were recruited to fight for the country. Among them, 108 heroes are the core characters in this **, each with a unique personality and story background.
Here's an introduction to some of the main heroes:
Song Jiang: Nicknamed "Timely Rain", he is righteous and good at employing people, but he always wants to recruit peace. He was the leader of the heroes of Yangsan and had great prestige and influence. In **, he led the heroes of Liangshan many times to defeat the official army and eliminate harm for the people. But in the end, he was forced to accept Zhao'an and fight for the Song Dynasty, which ended tragically.
Wu Song: Nicknamed "Walker", he is a hero with a strong personality and strong martial arts. He was famous all over the world for fighting tigers in Jingyanggang, and killed Pan Jinlian and Ximenqing to avenge his brother, and was sent to Mengzhou. In Mengzhou, he befriended Shi En and helped Shi En recapture the Happy Forest Hotel. Later, he clashed with Zhang Dujian in Yuanyang Tower, and finally killed Jiang Menshen and Zhang Dujian's family of fifteen, and was hunted down by the official army. He fled to Erlongsan and joined Liangshan.
Lin Chong: Nicknamed "Leopard Head", he was originally the head of the 800,000 forbidden army in Tokyo, and he was strong in martial arts. Because he was framed by the powerful minister Gao Yu, he was sent to Cangzhou. On the way, Gao Yu sent people to kill him, but he couldn't bear it anymore and killed the enemy. Subsequently, he joined Liangshan and became one of the heroes. Lin Chong has a strong personality and strong martial arts, and has made many achievements for Liangshan.
Li Kui: Nicknamed "Black Whirlwind", he is an honest, loyal, and brave hero. He is good at using an axe, and his power is amazing. In **, in order to save Song Jiang, he robbed the law field and fought his way out of the siege. In addition, he also charged for Liangshan many times and performed miraculous feats. But he was short-tempered and impulsive, and once made a big fuss in Jiangzhou, causing countless innocent civilians. Despite his reckless personality, his loyalty and bravery were highly respected by other heroes.
In addition to the above main characters, there are many other impressive heroes in "Water Margin". Each of them has their own unique stories and character traits, and these characters are colorful and lifelike, and have become one of the classic images in the history of Chinese literature.
The Water Margin depicts the heroic deeds and characters of 108 heroes who showed perseverance and courage in resisting the oppression of the corrupt court and traitorous ministers. They fought for justice and fairness and became heroes in the hearts of the people.
Conclusion: "Water Margin" successfully created the image of a group of heroic heroes through the vivid portrayal of 108 heroes and the compact arrangement of the storyline. This ** not only has high literary value, but also reflects the reality of the society at that time. Through the description of these heroes and the telling of their stories, "Water Margin" has become a classic in the history of Chinese literature and has had a profound impact on later generations.