水滸傳

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23863

Title

水滸傳

Language

zh

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This text recounts the historical founding of the Zhongwu Hall by Song Jiang and his 107 companions, detailing the architectural layout, troop organization, and the dramatic dream sequence involving the mysterious figure Jue Yuan. The narrative emphasizes themes of unity, destiny, and the solemn oath to protect the common people against imperial oppression.

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The text describes the establishment of the 'Loyal Hall' (Zhongyu Tang) by Song Jiang and his one hundred and eight sworn brothers, who had previously been scattered after losing their livelihood. They gathered to pledge loyalty, with a large banner reading 'Loyal Hall' erected on the stage. The hall features a central pavilion and two wings housing the brothers, arranged by their roles and backgrounds. A detailed roster lists the commanders, officers, and specialized personnel, including those managing finances, logistics, medical care, and construction, totaling over a hundred individuals. On a auspicious day, they slaughter a cow and horse to celebrate, raising a yellow flag inscribed with 'Heaven and Earth Walk' (Tianxia Xingdao). Song Jiang delivers a speech emphasizing unity, mutual support, and shared destiny, urging them to answer the heavens' will. The brothers cheer and celebrate together. Later, Shui Jingyu dreams of a giant figure wielding a halberd, claiming to be Qi Kang, who intends to capture the bandits for the Song Emperor. When Shui Jingyu attempts to confront the figure, he finds it invincible and is eventually knocked down. The figure reveals himself to be Qi Kang, who explains that he and the bandits were forced into this plot by the government's oppression. He summons two hundred and sixteen executioners to punish the bandits for refusing to surrender. As the executioners approach, Shui Jingyu wakes from his dream, seeing a banner reading 'The World is Too Peaceful' (Tiaoping Tiansi) on the stage. He reflects on the irony of peace while the world suffers, noting that even a strong ox cannot move the army. He concludes that the world is in chaos, and the only way to survive is to submit to the inevitable fate, as the world is too vast for anyone to escape its grasp.

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• Adventure
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