In the vast ocean of classical Chinese literature, "Water Margin" has become an immortal masterpiece with its unique character creation and profound social revelation. And in this work of depicting heroes and heroes, there are several sobering "villains" hidden, who, with their cunning and selfish characteristics, have become typical representatives of real life that people should be wary of and stay away from.
Although these "villains" are not conspicuous in the vast group of characters in "Water Margin", their stories are like a sharp knife that cuts into the dark side of human nature.
Brother Yun: A hypocritical "well-wisher".
Brother Yun, in the story of "Water Margin", although his figure is inconspicuous, he plays a key role in Pan Jinlian's storyline. His appearance is like a double-edged sword, with both the disguise of saving people and the hidden edge of harm.
One day, Brother Yun walked into Wu Dalang's shop. The store was full of aroma, Wu Dalang was busy frying fritters, and when he saw Brother Yun coming, he put down his work. Brother Yun looked around, and after making sure that there was no one else, he whispered a "secret" to Wu Dalang. He said he overheard rumors about Pan Jinlian on the street and reminded Wu Dalang to be careful of his wife's infidelity. After hearing this, Wu Dalang's face changed, and he was grateful to Brother Yun for his information, but also angry and puzzled by his wife's behavior.
Brother Yun sowed the seeds of doubt in Wu Dalang's heart, and then left the store. After some struggle, Wu Dalang finally decided to go **. However, what he didn't know was that Brother Yun's real purpose was not to help him, but to use him as a tool to achieve his own private goals.
Wu Dalang hid in his house according to Brother Yun's guidance, trying to catch his wife and Ximenqing's misdeeds. However, due to his weak body, he is no match for Ximenqing. In an accidental confrontation, Wu Dalang was injured by Ximenqing, and later poisoned by Pan Jinlian.
In this whole incident, although Brother Yun's shadow is hidden, his role is extremely crucial. The reason why he told Wu Da about this matter seemed to be out of concern for Wu Dalang on the surface, but in fact it was to achieve his own goals. He took advantage of Wu Dalang's simplicity and trust in his wife to push him into the abyss of death.
Brother Yun's behavior not only led to the tragedy of an innocent person, but also exposed his selfish and cunning nature. This kind of behavior of his is not uncommon in real life. Some people, who appear to care about helping others, actually have ulterior motives and use others as tools to achieve their own ends. They may appear as friends, but behind their actions there is a hidden exploitation and harm to others.
Brother Yun's image and behavior make people reflect that the relationship in life is not as simple as it seems on the surface. Sometimes, the people who seem to care about you can be the most dangerous.
Zhu Wu, the Divine Machine: An indifferent "friend".
In "Water Margin", Zhu Wu, as a divine military advisor, has always been known for his resourcefulness and strategy. However, in Shi Jin's story, Zhu Wu's behavior shows another side. In Shi Jin's life, Zhu Wu once invited him to join his camp, showing a superficial friendship and alliance. But when Shi Jin was really in trouble, Zhu Wu seemed indifferent and didn't lend a hand.
Shi Jin attempted to assassinate He Tai Punctuality** in Huazhou City, and the news spread quickly in the rivers and lakes. After Zhu Wu learned of this, although he appeared worried on the surface, he actually did not take any practical action to rescue Shi Jin. At the same time, after Lu Zhishen and Wu Song learned the news of Shi Jin**, they immediately went to Shaohua Mountain to find Zhu Wu and ask for details.
When Zhu Wu met Lu Zhishen and Wu Song, he told them in detail about Shi Jin**'s experience. He told them that Shi Jin was imprisoned for assassinating He Taishou and was in a very dangerous situation. When Lu Zhishen and Wu Song heard this, they were anxious and desperately hoped to rescue Shi Jin. However, Zhu Wu did not express his intention to take action in person, but suggested that they go to Song Jiang, hoping to use Song Jiang's power to rescue Shi Jin.
This suggestion surprised and disappointed Lu Zhishen and Wu Song. They had expected Zhu Wu to come up with a direct rescue plan, or at least to act together. But Zhu Wu's inaction made Lu Zhishen and Wu Song feel that Zhu Wu's attitude towards his friends was not firm enough, and it could even be said that he was indifferent.
Zhu Wu's behavior is particularly prominent in the entire story line of Shaohua Mountain. As a resourceful military advisor, he should have been able to devise a plan to rescue Shi Jin, but he chose to back down and put the blame on Song Jiang. This inaction at critical moments stands in stark contrast to the wisdom and decisiveness he displays in other stories.
Zhu Wu's attitude reflects the character characteristics of some people in real life. They may come across as very friendly and willing to help and support. But in the real moments of truth, this so-called friendship can become fragile. Zhu Wu chose to retreat when Shi Jin needed help the most, which not only put Shi Jin in an even more dangerous situation, but also exposed his own character flaws.
Zhu Wu's behavior has become a thought-provoking point in "Water Margin". His indifference and irresponsibility not only had a direct impact on Shi Jin, but also changed the perception of other characters about him. In human interactions, characters like Zhu Wu remind us that we need to be more cautious and cautious when choosing friends and allies.
Timely rain Song Gongming: A "hero" with a strong purpose
In the epic work "Water Margin", Song Jiang is a character with a very complex personality. He is known as the "timely rain" and is known for his righteousness and wealth, and his discerning vision of heroes. However, in the important event of recruiting Qin Ming, Song Jiang showed a means and strategy that were completely different from his usual image.
The story takes place on Qingfeng Mountain, and the first encounter between Song Jiang and Qin Ming is full of drama. Qin Ming, a burly and courageous military attache of the imperial court, originally served the imperial court loyally. Song Jiang admired Qin Ming's martial arts and spirit very much, and knew that if Qin Ming joined Liangshan, he would definitely become a general. However, the question is how Qin Ming, as an official soldier, can join Liangshan, a group of anti-thieves?
In order to achieve the goal of recruiting Qin Ming, Song Jiang planned an elaborate deception operation. He sent his henchmen to pretend to be Qin Ming and created a series of burning, killing and looting incidents near Qingzhou. These actions quickly attracted the attention of the imperial court, and Qin Ming was accused of rebellion. Qin Ming, the military attache dedicated to the country, suddenly became a wanted criminal in the imperial court because of Song Jiang's conspiracy.
Faced with such a change, Qin Ming felt confused and angry. He couldn't understand why he had been inexplicably accused of treason after serving his country for so many years. In this process, Song Jiang secretly sent someone to contact Qin Ming, expressing sympathy and understanding for him, and at the same time hinting that Qin Ming could make a name for himself by joining Liangshan.
Although this series of actions eventually led Qin Ming to join Liang Shanbo, Song Jiang's methods raised moral questions. His use of deception and trickery not only had a significant impact on Qin Ming's life trajectory, but also violated his usual heroic image to a certain extent. Although Song Jiang's approach seems to him to be for greater justice and goals, it can't help but make people wonder whether the end can really justify the means.
Song Jiang's behavior is also reflected in real life. Sometimes, in order to achieve a goal, some people may choose to do whatever it takes, even if it means sacrificing morality and integrity. While such actions may be successful in the short term, they have a long-term impact on an individual's reputation and moral image.
Zhiduoxing Wu Yong: A "wise man" who manipulates others
In the world of "Water Margin", Wu Yong is known for his extraordinary wit and ingenious strategy. He is known as "Zhiduoxing", a title that not only represents his wisdom, but also hints at his unique approach when dealing with complex situations. Wu Yong is good at observing and analyzing people's hearts, and achieves his own goals by revealing the weaknesses of human nature. One of the most well-known actions was how he skillfully rescued Song Jiang and involved many people in Liang Shanbo's career.
It all started when Song Jiang was imprisoned in Jiangzhou for writing anti-poems. As soon as this news came out, it attracted great attention from everyone in Liangshanbo. Song Jiang is in a critical situation, and the members of Liang Shanbo urgently need to find a way to rescue him. At this time, Wu Yong showed his unique insights and strategies.
Wu Yong first analyzed the entire situation of Song Jiang** and learned that the prefect of Cai Jiu was the key person in handling the case. He learned that the prefect of Cai Jiu was a ** who followed the rules and valued the orders of the imperial court, so he decided to achieve the goal of rescuing Song Jiang by forging the orders of the imperial court. Wu ingeniously forged an urgent order from the imperial court, ordering the prefect of Cai Jiu to immediately release Song Jiang and secretly send him to another place on an important mission.
In order to make this forged secret letter appear more authentic and credible, Wu Yong deliberately found Xiao Rang, who is good at calligraphy, and Jin Dajian, who is good at seal carving, to help. Xiao Rang used his exquisite calligraphy skills to imitate the style of court documents, while Jin Dajian elaborately crafted official seals. This forged secret edict looks indistinguishable from a real imperial decree because of the elaborate design of these details.
This secret order was sent to the prefect of Cai Jiu. Cai Jiu, as a rule-abiding **, was surprised by this sudden secret order, but did not doubt its authenticity. Following the instructions of the secret order, he immediately ordered the release of Song Jiang and arranged a secret escort. In this way, Song Jiang was miraculously rescued from prison under Wu Yong's careful planning.
Wu Yong's operation not only rescued Song Jiang, but also involved Xiao Rang and Jin Dajian's operation to enter Liangshanbo. These two people were originally just ordinary citizens, but because of Wu Yong's planning, their life trajectories have changed dramatically. Since then, they have formed an indissoluble bond with Liangshanbo and become part of the heroes of Liangshan.
Although Wu Yong's behavior is full of wisdom, it also exposes his manipulative and selfish side. He is able to grasp the weaknesses of others with precision and skillfully use them for himself. Although his tactics and methods have brought success in the short term, they also make people wonder whether this kind of behavior of taking advantage of others and manipulating the situation is really justified.
Water Margin".