In the vast sea of history of "Water Margin", the heroic deeds of the heroes of Liangshan are known and known. When it comes to heroes such as Song Jiang and Wu Yong, people are always in awe. But when we peel away the halo of legend and carefully examine those so-called great wars through the smoke and dust of history, you will find some surprising truths. The five tiger generals of Liangshan have repeatedly fallen into bitter battles in bitter battles with non-governmental organizations, what is their strength? Are they really just ordinary village and town masters? Come with me, let us uncover this little-known history and see what these famous heroes look like in front of the truth of history!
Liang Shanbo in "Water Margin" is a gathering place for heroes, with thirty-six Tiangang, seventy-two earthly demons, one hundred and eight generals, all of whom are warriors with outstanding martial arts. When these heroes actually stepped into the battlefield, they were faced with a group of ordinary people armed with farm tools, and the outcome of the battle was unexpectedly difficult.
It is said that the five tiger generals of the Ma Army in Liangshanbo have a reputation for courage in the historical records, they are the leopard head Lin Chong, the double whip Hu Yanzhuo, the thunderbolt fire Qin Ming, the big knife Guan Sheng, and the battlefield general Li Kui. The status of these people in Liangshanbo is second only to Song Jiang, and the soldiers and horses they lead are also the elite of the elite. But in the battle against the militias, these so-called top masters seem to be inadequate.
The first is the battle in Zhujiazhuang, where the militia is just ordinary peasants who work in the fields during the day, picking up hoes and sickles at home to defend their families and the country in times of crisis. In the face of such an opponent, it stands to reason that Liangshan's Five Tigers should win easily, but in fact, they are in a bitter battle. The leopard head Lin Chong, who was originally the head of the Royal Forbidden Army, was strong in martial arts, but in the battle of Zhujiazhuang, he almost fell into the brink of life and death. And Qin Ming, who was in the thunderbolt fire, was picked off his horse by a not well-known teacher in the battle, and lost his troops and generals.
What followed was the battle in Zengtou City, and the situation did not improve. Chao Gai was wounded and killed in this battle, and Guan Sheng, one of the five tiger generals, barely made it to the battlefield, but he was unable to turn things around. These battles all demonstrate the fact that even a hero of Yangsan, who possesses a high level of martial arts, may be defeated by a group of unarmed ordinary people in actual combat.
It is worth mentioning the equipment and tactics of the heroes of Yangsan. Although they seized a large amount of weaponry from the imperial court's conquests, including ironclad and chain horses, in practice, these seemingly powerful pieces of equipment did not bring the expected combat results. For example, most of Hu Yanzhuo's 3,000 chain armored horses were destroyed in the battle of Zhujiazhuang, and the former iron horses became food for vegetable horses. This situation can't help but make people think that whether equipment does not completely determine the outcome of a battle, and the real determining factor is human courage and wisdom.
What's even more surprising is that when the heroes of Liangshan faced these poorly equipped militia groups, they frequently fell into bitter battles. It's not just a matter of technology and equipment, it's more of a matter of mentality and strategy. In the face of the militia group, the heroes of Liangshan may have relied too much on their own force and equipment, and neglected other aspects of the battle, such as the use of terrain and the psychological state of both the enemy and the enemy. These seemingly minor factors often play a decisive role in battle.
In "Water Margin", although many fierce battles and heroic heroes are described, these descriptions often have a strong literary color and a certain distance from historical facts. Real battles are far more complex than those portrayed in literature, not simply an overwhelming victory for one side, but a victory or defeat for both sides, full of uncertainty and chance.
From these battles, we can see that although the heroes of Yangsan were heroic, they also had shortcomings, especially in the battles with the militia groups, and their performance was not as high as people expected. This may be one of the deeper meanings of the epic "Water Margin": heroes are not invincible, they also have the weaknesses and helplessness of ordinary people.
Through these reflections on battles, we can not only have a deeper understanding of the characters and events in "Water Margin", but also learn from them that in the face of any difficulties and challenges, whether in history or in real life, we must not leave anything to chance, and we should comprehensively consider all possible factors in order to find the key to victory in a complex environment.
Although the image of the heroes of Liangshan is glorious, the various difficulties shown in the battle with the militia group let us see a real, flesh-and-blood Liangshan. The performance of these so-called third-rate village and town masters not only enriches our cognition of these characters, but also makes the work "Water Margin" more three-dimensional and real. While appreciating the immortal deeds of heroes, we should also see the brilliance of humanity behind them, those ordinary people who still insist on justice and courage in difficult situations.