In the familiar story of the Water Margin, Song Jiang has a different title, Song Sanlang. What is hidden behind this title? Why does a dignified leader of Liangshan have such a title that seems to be a bit of a joke? Song Jiang's life is full of contradictions and complications, and his private life is particularly eye-catching, especially the entanglement with Yan Poxi, which is even more amazing. Why did Song Jiang always swallow his anger in front of Yan Poxi? What deep human nature and social reality does his attitude reflect? Today, let us uncover the back of Song Jiang's title of "Song Sanlang" and explore the other side of this heroic man.
The leader of the Song Jiang Liangshanbo Hero Group is both a hero and a complex figure in folklore. His title "Song Saburo" is widely spread in the rivers and lakes, but this title is not just a simple name, it is hidden and meaningful, far richer and more complex than we imagined.
The title of "Song Sanlang" originated from Song Jiang's unknown private life. In "Water Margin", the relationship between Song Jiang and Yan Poxi is particularly eye-catching. Yan Poxi was originally a concubine bought by Song Jiang, and it was supposed to be a transaction with a clear master-servant relationship, but it backfired, and the relationship eventually evolved into a complex psychological and emotional warfare.
Yan Poxi is different from ordinary concubines, she is smart, cunning, and can even be said to be ruthless. Although Song Jiang was the leader of Liangshan and had a great reputation, he was extremely weak in front of Yan Poxi. Whenever Yan Poxi was sneering or even openly humiliating, Song Jiang always chose to swallow his anger, and this contrast made people think more deeply about Song Jiang's image.
In fact, Yan Poxi's control over Song Jiang stemmed from the collusion between Song Jiang and the heroes of Liangshan who held Song Jiang's handle in her hands. This secret was enough to make Song Jiang ruined and even killed. Yan Poxi took advantage of this to constantly manipulate and threaten Song Jiang, so that Song Jiang could only bow his head in front of her.
As time passed, the relationship between Song Jiang and Yan Poxi became more and more strained. Although Song Jiang made offerings to Yan Po on the surface, he became more and more distant in his heart, and even disgusted and fearful. Yan Poxi's greed and ruthlessness made Song Jiang feel unprecedented pressure and restraint. Song Jiang's inner battle is not only an antipathy to Yan Poxi, but also a confusion and struggle with his own identity and ideals.
This complex emotional entanglement also makes Song Jiang's image more three-dimensional and real. He is no longer a simple heroic figure, but a real person with blood and lust. His weakness and helplessness are in stark contrast to his heroic image on the rivers and lakes, which makes the meaning behind the title "Song Sanlang" more profound.
The title of "Song Saburo" is actually related to a story in ancient times. In the Tang Dynasty, Tang Ming Emperor Li Longji was known as Li Sanlang because he was the third son of Li Dan. And in a certain experience of Li Longji, there is an anecdote about "San Lang Langdang". The term was later used to describe those who behaved frivolously. Song Jiang is called Song Sanlang, which may also imply a certain powerlessness and frivolous attitude in front of Yan Poxi, which is in strong contrast to his heroic image in the rivers and lakes.
In Song Jiang and Yan Poxi, it is not difficult for us to find that Yan Poxi's control and manipulation of Song Jiang has almost reached the extreme. She not only wants to control Song Jiang's actions, but even his life and future. Song Jiang's sense of powerlessness in front of her, coupled with the outside world's ridicule of his title of "Song Sanlang", made him feel a lot of psychological pressure.
This pressure builds up in their lives, culminating in a crucial negotiation. Yan Poxi demanded that Song Jiang release her completely, and also asked him to write a document to allow her to remarry someone else. This request was undoubtedly a great humiliation and blow to Song Jiang. But in order to save his life and status, Song Jiang could only swallow his anger again and agreed to Yan Poxi's unreasonable request.
This series of events not only made Song Jiang lose the initiative in front of Yan Poxi, but also affected his image on the rivers and lakes. This dilemma of his makes people feel deep sympathy and reflection on his life and destiny.
Song Jiang, this hero on the rivers and lakes, his life is far less beautiful than it seems on the surface. The complex emotional entanglement between him and Yan Poxi, as well as the deep meaning behind the title "Song Sanlang", give us a more comprehensive understanding of the hero's humanity. Song Jiang is not only a heroic legend, but also a profound analysis of the struggle between emotion, power and human nature. In the story, what we see is a real Song Jiang, a Song Jiang with rich emotions and complex psychology, he is worthy of each of us to think deeply.