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Why was Lin Chong suppressed by Song Jiang? After Chao Gai's death, he exposed his "ambition" in this matter
Among the heroic legends of Liang Shanbo, the story of Lin Chong and Song Jiang is particularly eye-catching. Lin Chong, the former head of the 800,000 forbidden army in Tokyo, was strong in martial arts, but he was framed by powerful ministers and lived in the rivers and lakes, and finally joined Liangshanbo. Song Jiang, who went into exile for killing Yan Po by mistake, eventually chose to join Liangshan and became one of them. However, after Chao Gai's death, the relationship between Lin Chong and Song Jiang became delicate, and Lin Chong seemed to gradually fall into the situation of being suppressed by Song Jiang.
Chao Gai, as one of the founders of Liang Shanbo, has won the respect of many heroes with his bold personality and excellent leadership. However, when the hero finally came to an end, Chao Gai was tragically killed in a fierce battle. His death plunged the heroes of Liangshanbo into grief, and at the same time, it also left a huge vacancy - who will replace Chao Gai and become the new leader?
Lin Chong, as an important general in Liangshanbo, naturally has the heart to compete for this position. He is strong in martial arts, has outstanding prestige, and has been in Liangshanbo for a long time, and has a deep friendship with many heroes. However, he knows that he is not a leader, and is better at charging into battle than strategizing. But even so, deep down he still had a glimmer of illusion about that position.
At a meeting after Chao Gai's death, the heroes began to discuss the choice of a new leader. Although Lin Chong did not directly state his intentions, he inadvertently revealed his desire for that position in his speech and demeanor. He repeatedly mentioned the future of Liang Shanbo, emphasized the importance of unity and unity, and hinted that he has the ability to lead everyone to a more brilliant tomorrow. Although these subtle actions were noticed by some heroes, most people did not care.
However, Song Jiang is different. He is thoughtful and observant. He had long seen Lin Chong's desire for the position of leader, and he was deeply worried about it. Song Jiang was well aware of Lin Chong's martial arts, but he was more worried that once he became the leader, he might lead to chaos and division in Liangshanbo due to his lack of management experience. This is something that Song Jiang cannot tolerate.
As a result, Song Jiang began to suppress Lin Chong intentionally or unintentionally. He no longer talked to Lin Chong heart-to-heart as before, but began to distance himself from him. At the same time, he also promoted some young and promising talents who were good at management to key positions, thereby weakening Lin Chong's influence in Liangshanbo. These measures made Lin Chong feel dissatisfied and lost, but he was helpless.
As time passed, Lin Chong gradually realized that his position in Liangshanbo was not as good as before. He is no longer the hero who is respected and admired, but a marginalized and suppressed general. This huge gap made Lin Chong feel extremely painful and frustrated. He began to doubt his ability and worth, and even began to doubt his loyalty and belief in Liang Shanbo.
However, just when Lin Chong was in trouble, an opportunity was placed in front of him. During one battle, Liang Shanbo was in crisis, but Song Jiang was unable to personally direct the battle due to illness. At this critical moment, Lin Chong stepped forward and led his brothers to fight bravely against the enemy, and finally succeeded in breaking the siege of Liangshanbo. This victory allowed Lin Chong to regain his self-confidence and dignity, and also allowed him to regain the respect and admiration of his brothers.
However, this victory did not change Song Jiang's views and attitudes towards Lin Chong. He still believes that Lin Chong's ambitions are too big and may pose a threat to Liangshanbo's stability. Therefore, after the battle, Song Jiang did not give Lin Chong the rewards and honors he deserved, but restricted his actions and speech more strictly. This suppression and restriction made Lin Chong feel angry and disappointed, and he began to have a deep resentment and resentment towards Song Jiang.
In this story, we see the complex and delicate relationship between Lin Chong and Song Jiang. Lin Chong's ambition and Song Jiang's repression together form the core of this story. Lin Chong longs for power and status, but he lacks the talent and experience to be a leader; Song Jiang, on the other hand, feared that Lin Chong's ambitions would threaten the stability and unity of Liangshanbo. This contradiction and conflict eventually led to Lin Chong's predicament and failure.
This story is a profound warning to us: in the pursuit of power and status, we must keep a clear head and correct values. We should not be fooled by power and status, but should focus on our own abilities and contributions. At the same time, we should also respect the power and status of others, and not harm the interests of others because of our own ambitions. Only in this way can we gain a foothold and succeed in a competitive society.
So, returning to Lin Chong's story, we can't help but ask: if Lin Chong hadn't shown his ambitions, would he have been able to avoid the fate of being suppressed by Song Jiang? Or, in the pursuit of power and status, how should we maintain our principles and beliefs? There may not be a clear answer to these questions, but they are worth pondering and exploring.