Is Wu Song's drunken beating of Jiang Menshen opportunistic? If it is replaced by Lu Zhishen, what is the result?
The Water Margin is a classic in the history of Chinese literature, famous for telling the heroic stories and social turmoil of the Song Dynasty. The 108 characters in the book have distinct personalities and magical powers, and are among the readers' favorite characters.
In the first half of "Dream of Red Mansions", there are some particularly important characters, such as Lin Chong, Wu Song and Lu Zhishen. Wu Song is famous"Fight Tiger Heroes", known for his bravery and also known for being good at drunkenness, he once defeated the god Jiang Men while drunk, and this chapter is very impressive.
Lu Zhishen is another hero besides Wu Song who is known for his strong martial arts and irascible personality. Lu Zhishen is a strong martial artist, good at boxing and martial arts, and shows great strength and superb martial arts in battles with enemies. Although Wu Song and Lu Zhishen have their own strengths, in the narrative of the book, both characters have special skills.
The interesting question is whether Lu Zhishen can defeat Jiang Menshen.
Heroes are doomed. Wu Song was exiled.
During the period of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, politics was corrupt, the rule of officials was corrupt, the people were poor, and thieves were rampant. In times like these, heroes are needed to save the people. Lin Chong and Wu Song were the most famous heroes of their time. But after all, they can't escape the shackles of time and the helplessness of fate.
Wu Song was originally from Chuzhou, and he had a pair of incorruptible hands and infinite strength. What he hated most was the dark forces represented by shameless people such as Ximenqing at that time. In order to avenge his brother, he did not hesitate to throw his head at the Mandarin Duck Tower and beheaded Ximenqing and his wife with a sword. However, the righteous could not escape justice, and Wu Song could only wander around from then on.
When he arrived in Mengzhou, he was hungry and cold, and he was penniless. In recent years, Mengzhou has attracted many people due to its suitable climate and smooth roads. For Wu Song, who is far from home, the migration is even more difficult. Just when he was on the verge of despair, a young man named Shi En found him and took him home without hesitation.
Shi En is a chivalrous boy who runs an inn. When he saw that Wu Song was hungry and cold, he immediately came to help. Wu Song was very grateful and determined to repay this kind man. So, he helped Wu Song in the inn, and Wu Song's life got better and better.
A few months passed, and business improved. In fact, this is due to the frequent business trips and purchases to the large administrative regions in recent years. Zhou Meng said that in the cargo distribution center, grain is always"South to north", south down and north up. This, in turn, has generated considerable business for local restaurants. On the other hand,"Wu Song"Because of its great strength and its ability to carry hundreds of kilograms, it has become an indispensable role in the tavern.
After the incident broke out, he attracted the attention of Jiang Menshen. This Jiang Menshen is a local tyrant, who does not do his job, relying on Zhang Tuanlian's forces as a protective umbrella, and is the king and hegemon in the local area, and no one dares to confront him. He was insatiable, and when he saw that the inn's business had suddenly improved, he wanted to take it for himself.
So, he took his men to the tavern and rightly demanded that Shien give him the ownership of the tavern. Despite the bullies' coercion and temptation, Shi'en remained unmoved, and a fierce conflict ensued between the two sides. At every opportunity, Jiang Menshen used violence and severely injured Shi En. It's really desperate to see a calm and upright young man being trampled under his feet and surrendering without a fight!
When Wu Song returned, he was furious when he saw that Shi En was seriously injured. He couldn't bear to see a good person being abused, so he approached Jiang Menshen and asked him to give an explanation.
Wu Song fights the tiger. Jiang Menshen was arrogant. When he saw Wu Song's ragged clothes, he thought that Wu Song was easily intimidated. So, Wu Song deliberately pretended to be cowardly and let Jiang Menshen punch and kick. In fact, Wu Song had long realized that although Jiang Menshen was ruthless, he was not his opponent at all. All his tactics are for the sake of taoguang and fierce counterattacks.
Seeing that Wu Song did not react, Jiang Menshen insulted him even more ruthlessly, asking him to kneel down and submit. Wu Song was waiting for this moment. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, full of murderous energy. He picked up a five-hundred-pound boulder in one hand and threw it slowly, almost hitting Jiang Menshen.
Only then did Jiang Menshen realize that the seemingly weak person in front of him was actually a strong opponent. Although he later realized that he was a well-known local martial arts master, he still refused to give up and fought Wu Song at the door of the inn.
I just saw both of them going very fast, flying back and forth, just like we were flying back and forth. Jiang Menshen used what he had learned all his life, beating meat, legs, and bones. Wu Song is even more ruthless, every move is aimed at the vital parts, and the defensive counterattack is even more fierce.
After more than thirty movements back and forth, Jiang Menshen was exhausted. Accustomed to relying on strength to intimidate men and women, in the face of a truly strong enemy, martial arts are obviously not enough. And at this moment, Wu Song pretended to be weak to cover his ears and steal the bell, thus eliminating his belligerent heart, and Wu Song's opponent did not exist at all at this moment.
In the end, Jiang Menshen could not resist Wu Song's powerful serial attack, fell to the ground, and was killed on the spot. Wu Song breathed a sigh of relief and avenged Shi Grace. After that, the inn continued to operate, and Jiang Menshen and his gang did not dare to come again.
In fact, this is a combination of Wu Song's martial arts and resourcefulness. He first outwitted the enemy and understood his situation, and then chose the right time to use the threat of martial arts to defeat the strong enemy in one fell swoop. Without such wisdom and courage, it would be difficult for him to face a bully on his own. This battle shows that Wu Song is not only physically strong, but also strong in martial arts, and is a real hero with both wisdom and bravery.
Lu Zhishen, so-called"Unique"。
At that time, there was only one master who could be compared with Wu Song: Lu Zhishen. He was hailed as:"Infantry is unbeatable", is one of the most feared warriors on Liangshan.
Lu Zhishen was originally a scholar, but later committed a crime and became a monk in the Dragon King Temple. In the temple, he worshipped an elder monk as a teacher, and practiced a high-quality staff and sharp footwork. As soon as the elder saw Lu Zhishen, he knew that Lu Zhishen would become a great weapon. He said to Lu Zhishen in private, there is only one person in the world who is afraid of it, and that is your senior brother Lu Junyi, which shows that he attaches great importance to martial arts.
After Lu Zhishen went to Liangshan, he quickly proved his invincible strength. He and Wu Song became the first batch of soldiers known as Liangshan Shuangbi after ascending the mountain, and together with Lin Chong and Hua Rong, they formed the Four Heavenly Kings of Liangshan. Every time Lu Zhishen goes into battle, he seems to be holding a big scepter, his body is as light as a swallow, and he has both offense and defense, making it difficult for the enemy to stop half a point.
Compared with Wu Song's brutality and domineering, Lu Zhishen is a more sensible strategist. Once, Wu Song and Fang Lai were at war and were almost surrounded.
In the desperate struggle, Lu Zhishen and others arrived in time, broke out of the encirclement, and rescued Wu Song and other brothers. Since then, Wu Song has deep respect for his brother Lu Zhi, and he no longer dares to venture into danger alone.
Wu Song retaliated with the trick of drunkenness. But if he was Lu Zhishen, he would not have used such cruel means. He is better at keeping his head in obscurity, observing the enemy's weaknesses and outwitting them. With his calmness and composure, he could set a trap for Jiang Menshen to unknowingly fall into the net.
Wu Song's perseverance and Lu Zhishen's wisdom and courage represent the demeanor of the masters at that time. Unconsciously, Liang Shanbo became stronger and stronger because of these heroes. It can only be said who is strong and who is weak'Self-righteous and dark'。