Some people say that the style of the first 70 chapters of "Water Margin" is very different from the later 50 chapters, and there is a saying that it is because the later 50 chapters were not written by Shi Nai'an, so the heroes of Liangshan, who were high-spirited and invincible in the early days, will only lose seven or eight when they reach the expedition.
However, in the author's opinion, the heroes of Liangshan will usher in a tragic end, not only because of the change of author, but because from beginning to end, they do not have a common vision, and even the contradictions within Liangshan have reached the point of saber rattling.
(Wu Song, Song Jiang stills)
Take Zhu Tong, Qin Ming, and Lu Junyi as examples, they were all harmed by these people who called them brothers and sisters later, and their originally good future was ruined by these grass bandits, how could they not have hatred for Song Jiang in their hearts?
And the Chrysanthemum Conference is the best opportunity to rebel, but why didn't even Wu Song dare to fight against Song Jiang? In fact, most people underestimate Song Jiang's strength.
First, the tense chrysanthemum conference
The Chrysanthemum Conference was a watershed in the original plot, which determined the future direction of the heroes of Liangshan, and finally ended with Song Jiang's decision to accept Zhao'an, but the process of that conference was not smooth sailing, and there were also "discordant" voices during the period.
When Lehe sang "Wangtian King sent an edict to recruit peace early", Wu Song and Li Kui stood up.
The original book said: "I saw Wu Song shouting: 'I will recruit An today, and I will recruit An tomorrow, which chills the hearts of the brothers!'" The Black Whirlwind opened its strange eyes and shouted, 'Zhao'an, Zhao'an, Zhao'an!'' With one kick, kick the table up and smash it. ”
Wu Song has always respected Song Jiang, when he had a conflict with Song Jiang in Chai Jin's mansion, Chai Jin introduced the other party as Song Jiang, he lost his temper in an instant, but chose to kneel down and admit his mistake, bluntly saying that he "has eyes and does not know Mount Tai", but that is not because Song Jiang is a strong martial artist, but because his reputation of "filial piety Hei Saburo", "Hu Baoyi" and "timely rain" spread all over the green forest, Wu Song respected the loyal and righteous people, so he recognized Song Jiang's brother.
(Li Kui stills)
But at this time, Wu Song actually dared to disagree with his eldest brother in front of the brothers in Liangshan, it can be seen that the matter of "accepting Zhao'an" has touched his bottom line, as a person who has been oppressed, it is normal for him to be unwilling to go along with those traitors in the court, but Wu Song only mentioned it, relatively speaking, Li Kui's performance was more hysterical.
However, after Song Jiang punished Li Kui, Wu Song didn't say a word, and later he accepted Song Jiang's arrangement, did not rebel, and did not break away from Liangshan, why is this? It seems that this is not in line with Wu Song's character, is he really afraid of Song Jiang?
Second, the top powerhouse martial artist
Some people may want to say, how could Wu Song be afraid of Song Jiang, even if Wu Song is not the strongest hero in the original book, he can be regarded as the best among the leaders of the infantry army, you must know that this is a man who has contributed many famous scenes in the book.
Such as "Jingyanggang Fights the Tiger", "Angrily Kills Ximen Qing", "Drunken Beat Jiang Menshen", "Blood Splashed Mandarin Duck Tower" and other episodes can be called "fire out of the circle", even people who have not read the original work of "Water Margin" have probably heard of these episodes.
(Wu Song stills)
Take "Jingyanggang Fighting Tigers" as an example, is there a second person in the book who can fight tigers with bare hands? Li Kui's kind of tiger hunting with a knife is different from Xie Zhen and Xie Bao, but Wu Song really killed the tiger with his fists.
At least that's what the book says: "Wu Song pressed the big worm's mouth straight into the yellow mud pit." That big insect ate Wu Song, but he had no strength. Wu Song grabbed the top flower skin tightly with his left hand, stole out his right hand, raised a fist the size of a hammer, and did his best to fight. After fifty or seventy punches, blood burst out from the eyes, mouth, nose, and ears of the big worm. That Wu Song did his best in the past, and with the martial arts in his chest, he beat the big insects into a pile in half a break, but it seemed to be blocking a brocade bag. ”
Whether he is the demon lord in the sky or the Tai Sui God in the world, no matter how much praise he has, it seems that it is not too much.
In addition, he later took the initiative to leave "the murderer, fight the tiger Wu Songye" after the blood splashed on the Mandarin Duck Tower, and it can also be seen that this fierce man has absolute confidence in his own strength, no matter who it is, in his eyes, he is just a traitor, Wu Song should have only one belief in his heart, that is, "the one who blocks me will die", how could he be afraid of Song Jiang.
But don't forget, "Water Margin" has never been a "historical novel", but a "magic novel", and Song Jiang is the existence that controls the power of magic.
3. Song Jiang's stunt
In terms of martial arts, even if Song Jiang is not the existence of Liangshan at the bottom, he can only rank last, of course, he did accept the two brothers of the Kong family as apprentices, but those two are also straw bales, naturally they can't help the master prove anything, no matter what, Song Jiang is definitely not the master of Liangshan with martial arts alone.
(Song Jiang stills)
And from the bright side, Song Jiang was able to become the boss of Liangshan because he was loyal enough and had the greatest reputation in the green forest, so heroes from all over the world obeyed him, but most people also ignored the fact that Song Jiang was helped by gods.
In the forty-second chapter of the original work, Song Jiang met the Nine Heavens Xuannu to teach the Book of Heaven, and there is a plot that is very worthy of readers' interest.
The original book said: "After listening to Song Jiang, I will bow down again." Niangniang's decree said: 'The Jade Emperor is because the star lord's demon heart has not been broken, and the road has not been completed, so he will be temporarily punished below, and he will soon return to the Purple Mansion, and he must not slack off in the slightest! If he sins in the future, I will not be able to save you. These three volumes of the book can be seen well, and can only be viewed with the Heavenly Machine, and nothing else is visible. When it is done, it can be burned, and it should not be left alive. Remember, what you have commanded. Seeing that today is far apart, it is difficult to stay for a long time, and you should return quickly. ’”
What's the mystery? That is, the Nine Heavens Xuannu said that this book of heaven can only be watched with the "Tianji Star", and the absurd thing is that Song Jiang turned his head and gave the book of heaven to Wu Yong to read, but there was no big gathering at this time, why did Song Jiang know that Wu Yong was the "Tianji Star"? It can be seen that he already knows what is going on.
(Song Jiang, Wu Song stills)
In the follow-up expeditions, such as the battle of Zhengtianhu, he met Qiao Daoqing, who turned the plain into the sea with a spell, Wu Song, Lu Zhishen and others were captured alive, but Song Jiang got the help of the god of the earth and survived the difficulties.
When it came to the expedition to Fangla, he had Shao Longjun's help.
If Wu Song beats the tiger and Lu Zhishen uprooted the weeping willow is "if God helps", then Song Jiang really has the help of the gods, so good, how can other heroes not be convinced? Even the Five Tiger Generals didn't dare to make a mistake in front of Song Jiang.
Therefore, Song Jiang can be the boss, not just by virtue of the character of loyalty, this guy does have the aura of the protagonist, no matter how good Wu Song is, he does not dare to fight against him, which is in line with the character design in the book.