In the Chinese classic ** "Water Margin", An Daoquan is a very famous figure, his nickname is "Earth Spirit Star", and he is also known as the "Divine Doctor". He is known for his superb medical skills and is considered a contemporary Hua Tuo. In **, he is not only the fifty-sixth hero among the heroes of Liangshan, but also a doctor who is highly respected among the people.
An Daoquan was originally a folk doctor who opened a pharmacy in Jiankang Mansion (now Nanjing, Jiangsu), and he inherited his family's medical skills, specializing in internal medicine and surgery, and was famous far and wide. His life was originally peaceful and prosperous, until Zhang Shun, one of the heroes of Liangshan, came to ask for his help. Song Jiang unfortunately suffered from scabies on his back during the attack on the Daimyo's Mansion and was seriously ill, so Zhang recommended An Daoquan to Song Jiang by the way. In order to invite An Daoquan, Wu Yong took out one hundred taels of ** as a consultation fee. But An Daoquan didn't want to be too far away from home because of Li Qiaonu, so he initially rejected Zhang Shun's request.
However, An Daoquan was originally reluctant to go to Liangshan, so Zhang Shun killed the bustard and Li Qiaonu, wrote "Murderer An Daoquan" on the wall, and forced him to go to Liangshan to treat Song Jiang's illness. He not only succeeded in ** Song Jiang, but also rescued many other heroes during his time in Liangshan. An Daoquan's medical skills made him extremely prestigious on Liangshan.
In the story of "Water Margin", the heroes of Liangshan finally accepted the recruitment of the imperial court and participated in the foreign conquest. But during the conquest of Fangla, An Daoquan was unable to go with the army because he was summoned to the palace by the emperor for treatment. This also led to the heroes of Liangshan suffering a serious ** on the battlefield, because of the lack of good medical treatment like An Daoquan.
An Daoquan's story reflects the respect for doctors in ancient societies, while also showing the complex relationship between individual destiny and the changing times. Through such character building, "Water Margin" not only enriches the storyline, but also reflects social reality and humanistic care.