In the colorful world of "Water Margin", the glorious image of heroes and heroes has lasted for a long time. For example, those heroes who were forced to go up the mountain, were they really willing to join Liangshan? Today, let's talk about the unknown and complex human nature behind "Water Margin".
As one of the four famous Chinese novels, "Water Margin" has always attracted countless readers with its rich characters and ups and downs. Among them, the image of the heroes of Liangshan is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. When we put aside our preconceptions and re-examine these stories, we will find that there are some thought-provoking details.
First of all, let's talk about the experience of these heroes going up the mountain. It is well known that there are many heroes and heroes in Yangsan, who are under the impression that they came together to resist oppression and pursue justice. But in fact, there are many people who are forced to be helpless, or even manipulated and used. A hero like Lu Junyi originally lived a rich and comfortable life, but because of Song Jiang's plan, his life trajectory was completely rewritten. In order to gather manpower, Song Jiang did not hesitate to use various means, including deception, threats and even assassination, which made many people who had been in peace and control have to take the road of no return to Liangshan.
Let's take a look at the way the heroes of Liangshan treat the enemy. In folklore, the heroes of Liangshan are heroes who resist violence, but in some deeds, their actions are quite controversial. For example, Dong Ping, who was originally the commander of the Dongping Prefecture and was loyal to his post, was forced to surrender under the offensive of the Liangshan army. After surrendering, he not only betrayed his own court, but even killed the Cheng Taishou family he once wanted to be close to, a shift that raises questions about his loyalty and humanity.
Moreover, the heroes of Liangshan are not entirely positive in their treatment of women. In the case of Miss Cheng, what happened to her was extremely tragic. She was forcibly taken back to Liangshan by Dong Ping, and her fate after that is unknown. This kind of behavior seems to be very different from the "chivalrous and righteous" that the heroes of Liangshan often say.
It is undeniable that there are also real heroes among the heroes of Liangshan, who have outstanding martial arts and firm beliefs. Many of them have an indomitable spirit and persistent pursuit of justice, such as Lin Chong, Lu Zhishen and others, who chose to resist because of the injustice they encountered, they are full of tragedy and heroism, which is also an important reason why "Water Margin" can be passed down through the ages.
However, the aura of these heroes does not completely hide the dark side of some of the characters. For example, Song Jiang, although he is known as the "timely rain" and enjoys a high reputation among the people, his suspicious and cruel strategy, as well as his final surrender to the imperial court, make people feel a little disappointed in his heroic image. The complexity of Song Jiang reflects the profound depiction and reflection of human nature in "Water Margin" as an epic literary work.
Although the heroes of Liangshan showed unparalleled bravery in external battles, they also had many internal contradictions. The undercurrents of power struggles within Yangsan, human greed and jealousy, etc., are aspects of the novel that cannot be ignored. For example, although Chao Gai was the head of Liangshan, his death was inseparable from the power struggle within Liangshan. The infighting of the heroes of Yangsan reflects the inevitability of human weakness even in idealized heroic collectives.
When analyzing the boundaries between justice and injustice of the heroes of Liangshan, we can't help but wonder whether their actions were really for the sake of righteousness? Perhaps, in that troubled era, survival was the biggest challenge, and the choice of the heroes of Liangshan, whether they were heroes or opposites, was the truest portrayal of that era.
"Water Margin" is not just a simple heroic epic, it is more like a mirror, reflecting the complex light and shadow in human nature. The heroes of Liangshan let us see the boundaries between heroes and non-heroes, which are not always so clear. Behind every choice is a deep consideration of survival, faith and humanity. While appreciating the heroism of these heroes of Liangshan, perhaps we should think more about whether the real heroes should maintain a sober and introspective heart in the face of power and desire? Such thinking may enable us to better understand history and ourselves.