"Water Margin" is the most fearful detail, truly describes human nature, and deeply analyzes and understands people's hearts
Are they really as good as we think they are?
"Water Margin" is a classic masterpiece talked about by countless people. Is the world of rivers and lakes described in the book really the rivers and lakes that we yearn for that are far away from vulgarity and evil winds? When we open the book again and read the horrific details hidden between the lines, we will inevitably have a little doubt in our minds - are they really the good people we think they are?
The King's Wife.
On the bluestone paved Zishi Street, Grandma Wang opened a store called"Grim"The small teahouse is ushered in every day. But the tea room was just a front for her business. Wang Jiu is greedy by nature, and he can do anything for a few taels of silver. She also traded with people under the guise of a dentist and a stork, and her methods were extremely cruel.
Ximen Qing seriously injured Wu Dalang and locked him in bed, and Wang Mama took the opportunity to instigate Ximen Qing and Pan Jinlian to poison Wu Dalang with a decoction containing arsenic. Wang Jiu personally wiped the blood stains on his body with a towel.
An old woman who seemed to be just working in a small tea shop on the street decided to destroy the corpse, which shows her ruthlessness. Her knowledge of poison and corpse disposal makes us wonder how many ugly deeds and innocent blood she has shed in her long, unknown life.
Wang Jiu is an honest businessman on the surface, but in fact secretly runs several businesses: she does"Mapo tofu"business, secretly arranging the relationship between men and women; The smarter thing is to do"Ya Po", not selling oneself, there are many people who handle it, most of them are young girls. In that patriarchal era, these girls would undoubtedly fall into the abyss after being trafficked and struggle in pain all their lives. However, for the sake of immediate interests, Grandma Wang did not consider the life or death of these girls at all, and her behavior completely deviated from human morality.
Even a few days before Wu Dalang was killed, Wang Pu was still talking about his fierce style in the streets, saying that he always knew how to help men and women achieve their desired goals. This has attracted the sideways glances of countless women and girls from good families, envy, jealousy and hatred. As everyone knows, his"Tricks"It is likely that it was the kidnapping and betrayal of these simple women. At the same time, in the depths of Zishi Street, countless young girls are tormented in agony, because Grandma Wang's greed has ruined their lives, and they could have lived happily and freely.
Like Wu Daolang, the girls who were abducted and trafficked by Wang Wu also have their own families. They may be worried parents looking for their beloved daughter; They may be elderly grandparents who are looking forward to the return of their suddenly missing granddaughter; They may be kind and handsome lads who spend their days guessing the mystery of their beloved's disappearance, vowing to get her back.
All their hopes and expectations were dashed by Grandma Wang's greed and boredom. No one cares what happens in the teahouse, but there is a large group of people who hold a grudge against her. After Granny Wang's death, Wu Song found her body, but was surprised to find it"There is no treasure in the corpse", which shows that Granny Wang's evil deeds have been squandered. However, there is no resurrection from death.
The girls who died because of it will never be able to return to the path they had to take in life. Wang Po's life was smooth, and she even found Ximenqing, a supporter. On the other hand, those he killed and their relatives and friends had to endure the pain of this devastating blow for the rest of their lives. Wang Bao had no regrets, and unfortunately died in blood and conspiracy, and no one mourned for him.
Eating human flesh"Good guys"。
When Song Jiang of Liangshanbo was raised"Walk for the heavens"When we thought that these heroes had finally begun to protect the people and resist the oppression of the heroes and the forces of darkness. But when we read some little-known bloody details, we were stunned and shocked - it turned out that these heroes and heroes we know as loyal and chivalrous are also doing some inhumane things, such as eating human flesh.
When Li Kui killed the bully who killed his friend Li Gui, he pulled out his sword, cut open Li Gui's flesh, and ate it raw, the scene was very terrifying. When the heroes of Liangshan Bo heard the news of Li Gui's death, they cried and made trouble with Li Gui, and were very angry. Zhao Gai even killed the housekeeper who reported the news. But can we use this righteous indignation to justify their brutal and bloody acts afterwards?
In front of human flesh, the heroes of Liangshan only think about how to fill their stomachs. They killed those who were beaten alive and chewed the slaughtered flesh like butchers slaughtered pigs and sheep, without washing away even the blood. The bloody scene couldn't stop people from tears, and they wanted to vomit but couldn't. They were still shouting"Walk for the heavens"But what is the difference between what they do and what they do is a tyrant? Kill and get a piece of the pie. What kind of good guy is this?
According to records, not only Li Kui was a tyrant, but Song Jiang, Fan Rui, Sun Erniang and others on Liangshan were also tyrants who ate human flesh. In addition, Sun Erniang has also been making human meat buns for many years, which are sold in Liangshan and the surrounding areas. It is said that the unlucky people who were killed by him to make steamed buns were all his relatives and friends. Maybe Li Kui ate Li Gui, the mother who accidentally ate her daughter's steamed buns, on the same day.
No one knows how many times such a tragedy has happened in the delicious hamburger we know it well. The thought that these breads were made from live human flesh terrified us. Even these well-known heroes who are loyal and chivalrous will become no different from those who are greedy, arbitrary, cruel, and rude in the local area. They claim to act in the name of heaven and bring justice to the people, but for them human life is no different from pigs and sheep.
They can die to support themselves, but what face do they have to say how industrious they are? Why did these heroes, who are admired by countless people, do such cruel and inhumane things? Is it the hardships of life that force them to embark on the path of sin step by step, or is it the reckless life of Liangshan that fuels their wildness?
Or, they were never heroes and heroines, but just slaves to restless, uncontrollable genes and desires? All these questions haunt our minds, and we may never know the truth. But what does it matter? Because for the victims and their families, the heroes of Liangshan are all the same devil.
The degradation and revival of human nature.
Perhaps, the purpose of "Water Margin" is to reveal the distorted and dark side of human nature. Wang Wu may have killed people for a few taels of silver, and the heroes of Liangshan may also be a group of ordinary people who are forced by life, morally corrupt, and violent. They are not as noble and intelligent as we would like. Everyone has an element of violence in their hearts, and it doesn't take much encouragement to motivate it.
Human nature is very complex and fragile. Maybe just a momentary impulse, a small thought, can make a person go from goodness to depravity. The two protagonists, Grandma Wang and Liang Shan, are ordinary people. When they were still innocent, they also longed for a life with mixed tastes. But in the end, under the pressure of survival and the influence of the devil in their hearts, they embarked on a path of no return to killing step by step. Does this mean that, once humanity is broken, there is no turning back?
The answer is no. Because there is another aspect of human nature, and that is salvation.
However, human nature is not static, and it can change subtly with circumstances and encounters. This is confirmed by the transformation of many of the characters in the book. It is difficult for people who have grown up in peacetime to imagine where the difficulties of life will lead people. When life forces it, moral breakdowns can become the norm. Because of this, even if a person is on the verge of the depravity of human nature, he still has the opportunity to achieve inner morality and enlightenment, and to rediscover the true light of human nature.
Wu Song is a character with complex human nature. In order to avenge his brother, he killed Pan Jinlian and Ximen Qing. Despite the accusations, this ruthless act is still chilling. That night, Wu Song broke the bodies of his brother and sister-in-law into thousands of pieces. Their screams resounded through the streets and alleys, but Wu Song never stopped. Until suddenly a child's cry came from outside the house, pulling him back to reality. Only then did he realize that he was covered in blood and looked disgusting like a demon.
At this time, a helpless little baby rescued Wu Song, who was disoriented. He rediscovered compassion and love in human instinct. In fact, this moment tells us that the warmest corners of human nature will not disappear easily.
Black and white coexist, this is true human nature, and "Water's Edge" vividly illustrates this. Let us not be fooled by the superficial brilliance, nor be too afraid of the dark side of human nature. Because human nature is constantly changing and growing. As long as we hold fast to our morals and beliefs, we can let the light of our hearts overcome the darkness. Everyone is faced with one choice or another, and it is up to us who we want to become.
Life is beautiful because of hope, and the world is harmonious because of love. We must never give up hope and love for others and for ourselves.