Wang Ying (Water Margin)
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Wang Ying is a fictional character in the Water Margin
, one of the Four Great Classical Novels
of Chinese literature
. He ranks 58th of the 108 Liangshan heroes and 22nd of the 72 Earthly Fiends. He is nicknamed "Stumpy Tiger".
Wang Ying was initially a carriage driver. He met a group of rich men and was overcome by greed and robbed them. He was arrested later and imprisoned, but managed to escape and had become an outlaw since then. He goes to Mount Qingfeng and leads a bandit gang there together with Yan Shun
and Zheng Tianshou.
passes by Mount Qingfeng on his journey to Qingfeng Fort to join Hua Rong
. He is captured by Wang Ying's gang, who want to kill him and make soup from his heart and liver. Song Jiang sighs, "Am I, Song Jiang, destined to die just like that?" Wang Ying and the other leaders are stunned when they hear the name "Song Jiang". They release Song Jiang and apologise to him after recognising him as the famous philanthropist.
Earlier on, Wang Ying had kidnapped the wife of Liu Gao, the official in charge of Qingfeng Fort, and he wants to rape her. Song Jiang stops him and manages to persuade him to release the woman. Later, Liu Gao's wife repays kindness with evil and accuses Song Jiang of attempting to rape her. Liu Gao is furious and he has Song Jiang arrested and imprisoned. Hua Rong tries to save Song Jiang but he is tricked by Huang Xin
and captured as well. Song Jiang and Hua Rong are escorted as prisoners by Huang Xin's men to Qingzhou (in present-day Shandong
). Along the way, Wang Ying and the bandits from Mount Qingfeng attack the convoy and rescue the captives. Song Jiang and the bandits defeat imperial forces later and capture Qingfeng Fort, killing Liu Gao and his family for revenge. Wang Ying follows the outlaws as they return to Liangshan Marsh
in triumph.
shortly after she defeated Wang Ying. Song Jiang succeeds in persuading Hu Sanniang to join Liangshan as well. Later, with Song Jiang as the matchmaker, Hu Sanniang is married to Wang Ying.
invaders and rebel forces after they have been granted amnesty by the emperor. During the Fang La
campaign, Wang Ying is assigned to attack the enemy city of Muzhou. He encounters the enemy general Zheng Biao
, who uses his magic to confuse him and spear him to death.
Water Margin
Water Margin , also known as Outlaws of the Marsh, All Men Are Brothers, Men of the Marshes, or The Marshes of Mount Liang, is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.Attributed to Shi Nai'an and written in vernacular Chinese, the story, set in the Song Dynasty,...
, one of the Four Great Classical Novels
Four Great Classical Novels
The Four Great Classical Novels, or the Four Major Classical Novels of Chinese literature, are the four novels commonly regarded by scholars to be the greatest and most influential of pre-modern Chinese fiction. Dating from the Ming and Qing dynasties, they are well known to most Chinese readers...
of Chinese literature
Chinese literature
Chinese literature extends thousands of years, from the earliest recorded dynastic court archives to the mature fictional novels that arose during the Ming Dynasty to entertain the masses of literate Chinese...
. He ranks 58th of the 108 Liangshan heroes and 22nd of the 72 Earthly Fiends. He is nicknamed "Stumpy Tiger".
Background
The Water Margin describes Wang Ying as a short man with sparkling eyes. He is rough, impatient, lecherous, highly skilled in martial arts and capable of taking on 100 opponents at the same time. He is nicknamed "Stumpy Tiger" for his short stature.Wang Ying was initially a carriage driver. He met a group of rich men and was overcome by greed and robbed them. He was arrested later and imprisoned, but managed to escape and had become an outlaw since then. He goes to Mount Qingfeng and leads a bandit gang there together with Yan Shun
Yan Shun
Yan Shun is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 50th of the 108 Liangshan heroes and 14th of the 72 Earthly Fiends. He is nicknamed "Multicoloured Tiger".-Background:...
and Zheng Tianshou.
Joining Liangshan
Song JiangSong Jiang
Song Jiang was the leader of a group of outlaws who lived during the Song Dynasty. The outlaws were active in the present-day provinces of Shandong and Henan before their eventual surrender to the government. Song Jiang is also featured as a character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great...
passes by Mount Qingfeng on his journey to Qingfeng Fort to join Hua Rong
Hua Rong
Hua Rong is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 9th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Little Li Guang".-Background:...
. He is captured by Wang Ying's gang, who want to kill him and make soup from his heart and liver. Song Jiang sighs, "Am I, Song Jiang, destined to die just like that?" Wang Ying and the other leaders are stunned when they hear the name "Song Jiang". They release Song Jiang and apologise to him after recognising him as the famous philanthropist.
Earlier on, Wang Ying had kidnapped the wife of Liu Gao, the official in charge of Qingfeng Fort, and he wants to rape her. Song Jiang stops him and manages to persuade him to release the woman. Later, Liu Gao's wife repays kindness with evil and accuses Song Jiang of attempting to rape her. Liu Gao is furious and he has Song Jiang arrested and imprisoned. Hua Rong tries to save Song Jiang but he is tricked by Huang Xin
Huang Xin
Huang Xin is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 38th of the 108 Liangshan heroes and 2nd of the 72 Earthly Fiends. He is nicknamed "Guardian of Three Mountains".-Background:...
and captured as well. Song Jiang and Hua Rong are escorted as prisoners by Huang Xin's men to Qingzhou (in present-day Shandong
Shandong
' is a Province located on the eastern coast of the People's Republic of China. Shandong has played a major role in Chinese history from the beginning of Chinese civilization along the lower reaches of the Yellow River and served as a pivotal cultural and religious site for Taoism, Chinese...
). Along the way, Wang Ying and the bandits from Mount Qingfeng attack the convoy and rescue the captives. Song Jiang and the bandits defeat imperial forces later and capture Qingfeng Fort, killing Liu Gao and his family for revenge. Wang Ying follows the outlaws as they return to Liangshan Marsh
Mount Liang
Mount Liang is a mountain in Liangshan County, Shandong province, China which rises to 197.9 m above sea level. It is well known as the stronghold of the 108 legendary Song Dynasty heroes of the classic Chinese novel Water Margin...
in triumph.
Marriage to Hu Sanniang
During the battle at the Zhu Family Village, Hu Sanniang rides forth to challenge the outlaws to a duel. Wang Ying is aroused when he sees a female warrior and attempts to defeat and capture her. Unexpectedly, Wang Ying is defeated by Hu Sanniang and captured by her. He is only released after the outlaws defeat the Zhus and capture the village. Hu is captured by Liangshan's Lin ChongLin Chong
Lin Chong is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 6th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Panther Head"...
shortly after she defeated Wang Ying. Song Jiang succeeds in persuading Hu Sanniang to join Liangshan as well. Later, with Song Jiang as the matchmaker, Hu Sanniang is married to Wang Ying.
Campaigns and death
Wang Ying becomes one of the leaders of the Liangshan cavalry after the Grand Assembly. He follows the heroes on their campaigns against the LiaoLiao Dynasty
The Liao Dynasty , also known as the Khitan Empire was an empire in East Asia that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper between 9071125...
invaders and rebel forces after they have been granted amnesty by the emperor. During the Fang La
Fang La
Fang La was a rebel leader who lived during the Song Dynasty. He is also featured as one of the antagonists and nemesis of the 108 Liangshan heroes in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.-Biography:...
campaign, Wang Ying is assigned to attack the enemy city of Muzhou. He encounters the enemy general Zheng Biao
Zheng Biao
Zheng Biao, also known as "Demon Lord Zheng" , is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Zheng Biao is a servant of the rebel leader, Fang La, one of the antagonists and enemy of the 108 Liangshan outlaws. He is also an apprentice of...
, who uses his magic to confuse him and spear him to death.