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Yan Qing
Yan Qing is a fictional character in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature. Nicknamed "Langzi" (浪子; meaning "the Wanderer" or "the Prodigal"), he ranks last among the 36 Heavenly Spirits, the first third of the 108 Stars of Destiny.
The archetype for Yan Qing's character was suspected to be derived from Liang Xing (梁興), a Song dynasty general who fought against the Great Jin Dynasty. According to historical record, Liang Xing fought hundreds of battles against the Jin army, and killed more than 300 enemy leaders. In the year of 1135, he killed the Jin generals Yelu Ma Wu and Geng Guanglu in Taihang Mountain. In the winter of that year, he led his troops across the Yellow River to join Yue Fei fighting the Jin army. After Yue Fei returned, he continued to fight against the Jin north of the Yellow River. Later, he was promoted to the rank of Imperial Guard Doctor, Governor of Zhongzhou, and served as the Deputy Commander of the Imperial Front Army of Ezhou.
Furthermore, in the Remaining Stories of the Xuanhe Period of the Great Song Dynasty, composed during the Song and Yuan Dynasties, Yan Qing is already depicted as one of the thirty-six leaders under Song Jiang. Similarly, in Gong Kai's Praise of the Thirty-six Men of Song Jiang' from the same period, Yan Qing is mentioned with the poetic description: “In the alleys of Pingkang, who could know your name? The spring scenery of Taihang blooms with a foot of green.” Both works are considered early prototypes or foundational influences for the novel Water Margin.
Yan Qing, who is more than six chi tall, is a handsome youth with a fair complexion, red lips, thick eyebrows, broad shoulders and a narrow waist. Tattoos of big bright flowers cover his body. In addition to his skill in martial arts, archery and wrestling, Yan Qing sings well and plays many kinds of instruments. His charming looks, his proficiency in learning new tongues and his astuteness in assessing situations and picking up leads make him an ideal spy and infiltrator. He realises this potential after joining Liangshan.
Orphaned when a child, Yan Qing is raised by the wealthy squire Lu Junyi, who lives in Daming Prefecture. Grateful to Lu, Yan Qing, who becomes one of two stewards in Lu's house, is steadfastly loyal to his master.
Lu Junyi is conned by Wu Yong, the chief strategist of Liangshan Marsh, to travel to the vicinity of the stronghold, which is eager to recruit him for his consummate fighting skill. Lu is lured into the marsh where he is captured in the water. The outlaws treat him with respect despite his refusal to join them and retain him for months. However, they release Li Gu first, the steward who has come along with Lu, lying to the man that they have convinced his master to join them. Yan Qing is not involved in the trip.
Finally released, Lu rushes back to Daming. Coming near home, he runs into Yan Qing, who has been reduced to begging on the streets as he waits for his master to return. Yan tells Lu not to go home as he is now wanted for his association with Liangshan. One proof of this is a poem written earlier on a wall in his home by Wu Yong, which suggests he has rebelled against the government. Lu has been led to believe the poem is for dispelling bad luck. Li Gu, who is having an affair with Lu's wife, is told of the poem's incriminating message by Liangshan. When Li reached home from Liangshan, he expelled Yan Qing and took over Lu's property and wife.
Not believing Yan Qing, Lu heads home and is arrested by soldiers called by Li Gu. He is exiled to Shamen Island (沙門島; present-day Changdao County, Shandong). Li Gu bribes the two guards escorting him to finish him off along the way. Yan Qing, who is often armed with a slingshot-like bow and three short arrows, tails them and shoots the guards to death when they are about to murder Lu in the woods. Master and servant decide to go to Liangshan. But Lu, who is weak from days of torture, is captured again by soldiers at an inn when Yan Qing goes to look for food. Rushing to Liangshan to seek help, Yan runs into Shi Xiu and Yang Xiong, who are going to Daming to check on Lu. Shi Xiu proceeds on to Daming while Yang Xiong takes Yan Qing back to Liangshan. Although Shi manages to save Lu just as he is about to be beheaded, the two are captured. The Liangshan outlaws rescue them after some hard fights with government forces.
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Yan Qing
Yan Qing is a fictional character in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature. Nicknamed "Langzi" (浪子; meaning "the Wanderer" or "the Prodigal"), he ranks last among the 36 Heavenly Spirits, the first third of the 108 Stars of Destiny.
The archetype for Yan Qing's character was suspected to be derived from Liang Xing (梁興), a Song dynasty general who fought against the Great Jin Dynasty. According to historical record, Liang Xing fought hundreds of battles against the Jin army, and killed more than 300 enemy leaders. In the year of 1135, he killed the Jin generals Yelu Ma Wu and Geng Guanglu in Taihang Mountain. In the winter of that year, he led his troops across the Yellow River to join Yue Fei fighting the Jin army. After Yue Fei returned, he continued to fight against the Jin north of the Yellow River. Later, he was promoted to the rank of Imperial Guard Doctor, Governor of Zhongzhou, and served as the Deputy Commander of the Imperial Front Army of Ezhou.
Furthermore, in the Remaining Stories of the Xuanhe Period of the Great Song Dynasty, composed during the Song and Yuan Dynasties, Yan Qing is already depicted as one of the thirty-six leaders under Song Jiang. Similarly, in Gong Kai's Praise of the Thirty-six Men of Song Jiang' from the same period, Yan Qing is mentioned with the poetic description: “In the alleys of Pingkang, who could know your name? The spring scenery of Taihang blooms with a foot of green.” Both works are considered early prototypes or foundational influences for the novel Water Margin.
Yan Qing, who is more than six chi tall, is a handsome youth with a fair complexion, red lips, thick eyebrows, broad shoulders and a narrow waist. Tattoos of big bright flowers cover his body. In addition to his skill in martial arts, archery and wrestling, Yan Qing sings well and plays many kinds of instruments. His charming looks, his proficiency in learning new tongues and his astuteness in assessing situations and picking up leads make him an ideal spy and infiltrator. He realises this potential after joining Liangshan.
Orphaned when a child, Yan Qing is raised by the wealthy squire Lu Junyi, who lives in Daming Prefecture. Grateful to Lu, Yan Qing, who becomes one of two stewards in Lu's house, is steadfastly loyal to his master.
Lu Junyi is conned by Wu Yong, the chief strategist of Liangshan Marsh, to travel to the vicinity of the stronghold, which is eager to recruit him for his consummate fighting skill. Lu is lured into the marsh where he is captured in the water. The outlaws treat him with respect despite his refusal to join them and retain him for months. However, they release Li Gu first, the steward who has come along with Lu, lying to the man that they have convinced his master to join them. Yan Qing is not involved in the trip.
Finally released, Lu rushes back to Daming. Coming near home, he runs into Yan Qing, who has been reduced to begging on the streets as he waits for his master to return. Yan tells Lu not to go home as he is now wanted for his association with Liangshan. One proof of this is a poem written earlier on a wall in his home by Wu Yong, which suggests he has rebelled against the government. Lu has been led to believe the poem is for dispelling bad luck. Li Gu, who is having an affair with Lu's wife, is told of the poem's incriminating message by Liangshan. When Li reached home from Liangshan, he expelled Yan Qing and took over Lu's property and wife.
Not believing Yan Qing, Lu heads home and is arrested by soldiers called by Li Gu. He is exiled to Shamen Island (沙門島; present-day Changdao County, Shandong). Li Gu bribes the two guards escorting him to finish him off along the way. Yan Qing, who is often armed with a slingshot-like bow and three short arrows, tails them and shoots the guards to death when they are about to murder Lu in the woods. Master and servant decide to go to Liangshan. But Lu, who is weak from days of torture, is captured again by soldiers at an inn when Yan Qing goes to look for food. Rushing to Liangshan to seek help, Yan runs into Shi Xiu and Yang Xiong, who are going to Daming to check on Lu. Shi Xiu proceeds on to Daming while Yang Xiong takes Yan Qing back to Liangshan. Although Shi manages to save Lu just as he is about to be beheaded, the two are captured. The Liangshan outlaws rescue them after some hard fights with government forces.