In the world of "Water Margin", brotherhood is a thread that runs throughout, and it occupies a pivotal position in the hearts of the heroes of Liangshan. However, when this friendship is tested by reality, everyone's choices and reactions are different. Song Jiang's death, and Wu Song's reaction to it, undoubtedly shows us a drama of brotherhood and reality.
Background: Brotherhood and the change of Zhao'an
Song Jiang, a literati who longed to ask for his life for the people and had the heart to serve the country, and Wu Song, a bold and straightforward warrior who was jealous and hateful, their meeting and acquaintance was a coincidence of fate and an attraction of character. In the days of Liangshan, the two treated each other with all sincerity, life and death together, which is the best portrayal of brotherhood.
However, the changes after Liangshan recruited peace made this pure brotherhood unprecedentedly tested. Song Jiang chose to accept Zhao'an, hoping to do something for the people with the help of the power of the imperial court. This choice undoubtedly made Wu Song, who adhered to the belief of "doing the right thing for heaven", feel deeply disappointed and alienated.
Conflict: The collision of ideals and reality
When Song Jiang changed because of Zhao'an and forgot the oath he had made with his brothers on Liangshanbo, Wu Song's heart was full of conflict. As a person in the rivers and lakes, Wu Song advocates the kind of pride of treating each other with all sincerity and going to life and death, and the change of Song Jiang is undoubtedly a betrayal of this friendship.
And when the news of Song Jiang being poisoned came, Wu Song coldly said the words "heroic dry clouds". These six words are not only a memory of Song Jiang's pride and enthusiasm, but also a profound satire of his final fate.
Analysis: Wu Song's arrogance and realism
The reason why Wu Song was able to deal with Song Jiang's death so calmly and even indifferently was because of his deep understanding of reality and his re-examination of brotherhood. In Wu Song's view, Song Jiang's choice and ultimate tragedy are the inevitable result of the collision between his personal ideals and cruel reality.
Wu Song's "heroic dry clouds" is the best summary of Song Jiang's life, and it is also a summary of the lifelong pursuit of all Liangshan heroes. In this complex world, they maintain their dedication to ideals and cherish friendship, even in the face of betrayal and death, they will never bow their heads.
Conclusion: The eternal theme of pride and loyalty
The story of Wu Song and Song Jiang is a profound exploration of brotherhood, the conflict between ideals and reality in "Water Margin". Their stories teach us that no matter how times change, the themes of pride and loyalty never go out of style. A true brother is one who can still stick to his heart and never forget his original intention in the collision between ideals and reality.
In the rivers and lakes of "Water Margin", everyone's ending may be unsatisfactory, but their adherence to brotherhood and pursuit of ideals are precious spiritual wealth worthy of our eternal memory.