Although there is no clear protagonist in Water Margin, Liangshan Heroes are undoubtedly the most dazzling existence in the book, and most of the main plot revolves around them, but there are two characters in the book that leave a deep impression on readers, namely Wu Dalang and Pan Jinlian.
Wu Dalang was like the protagonist of some online novels or fast-food dramas. He was almost useless, but he was blessed by God and married a beautiful woman. Of course, if the story only developed to this point, Wu Dalang could also be regarded as a winner in life. However, Pan Jinlian had an affair with Ximen Qing and poisoned him later, so he became a sucker.
But is he really wronged? Most people may not have seen the evil of Wuda.
1. Wu Dalang, who is honest and responsible.
In fact, from the perspective of onlookers, the marriage of Wu Dalang and Pan Jinlian does not match at all, which can be seen from their appearance.
(stills of Wu Dalang and Pan Jinlian)
That Pan Jinlian is the appearance of flowers and the moon, the book only says: "eyebrows are like willow leaves in early spring, often with rain hate cloud sorrow; face, such as March peach blossoms, hidden amorous feelings and moonlight." A slender, restrained swallow and lazy warbler; the sandalwood mouth is light, seducing the bees and butterflies. The jade looks enchanting and beautiful, while the fragrant appearance gives birth to fragrance. "
Not to mention that she can be compared with the four great beauties of ancient times, at least it is not a problem to marry a dignitary, at least not to marry Wu University.
Take a look at the appearance of Wu University: "this Wu Dalang is less than five feet in body, ugly in face and ridiculous in mind. When people in Qinghe County saw that he was born short, he was nicknamed 'three-inch Dinggu bark'."
Everyone else saw this, so after Wu Da married this wife, there was a lot of discussion. It was mentioned in the book that several thugs in Qinghe County saw that Wu University was so ugly, but his wife was so beautiful, so they became lustful and wanted to bully Pan Jinlian.
(stills of Pan Jinlian and Wu Dalang)
And what is the attitude of Wu University in the face of this? As a matter of fact, he dared not have too many "attitudes" at all, mostly turning a blind eye. After all, the book says, "but after Pan Jinlian passed the door, Wu Da was a cowardly man who did his duty." this group of people did not have time to shout in front of the door, "what a piece of mutton fell into the mouth of the dog." Therefore, Wu University did not live firmly in Qinghe County and moved to live on Zishi Street in Yanggu County, where he still sells cooking cakes every day. "
In short, the image of Wu University is a typical "honest man", of course, some cowardly and honest people, but this kind of people will not offend people, can also be said to be "good old people", why was he killed?
Second, the shameless Pan Jinlian
Some people blame Wang's wife for Pan Jinlian's affair with Ximen Qing, and the thief woman really played the role of a middleman.
In the book, her "code word" communication with Ximen Qing can also be called a classic: "Wang's wife came out and said, 'have a plum soup for senior officials?' Ximen Qing said,'it's best to add more acid.' Wang Po made a plum soup and handed it to Ximen Qing with both hands. Ximen Qing ate it slowly, and the marigold was put on the table. Ximen Qing said, "Wang Gan Niang, you make this plum soup well. How much is there in the house?" The old woman said with a smile, "I've been a media player, so why don't you ask for one in the house?" Ximen Qing said:'I asked you about plum soup, but you said matchmaking, how much worse!'"
These two people are really sanctimonious, obviously talking about despicable and shameless things, but they want to pretend to be elegant, but this also shows that they are different from Wuda, which is honest, they are scheming, and it's no wonder Wuda was set up.
(stills of Ximen Qing and Pan Jinlian)
But although Wang Po and Ximen Qing are guilty, is Pan Jinlian herself not guilty?
It is clear in the book that this woman is originally a flirtatious woman.
The original book said: "since Wu University married that woman, there are several treacherous floating wave children in Qinghe County, but they come to his house to be annoyed." It turned out that this woman saw that Wuda was short and short, the characters were indecent and not flirtatious, and the woman was so good that she stole men for her head's love. There is a poem as proof: the appearance of Jinlian is more problematic, laughing at the eight-shaped eyebrows of frown Chunshan. If you have an affair with your children, you will steal the period when you are at leisure. "
In fact, from Wu Song to Wu everyone later, Pan Jinlian's performance can also be seen, as if except Wu Dalang, she saw that any man in the world would have bright eyes, which was really frivolous to the bone and made people tickle their teeth.
But if she is only flirtatious and likes to steal men, she will not be killed, but how can she poison her husband later? this is an unforgivable sin, especially when she meets such a ruthless man as Wu Song. how can Master Wu allow the man who killed his brother to live in the world?
The plot of Wu Song's killing his sister-in-law can also be regarded as the most exasperating part in the book, and Pan Jinlian really deserves to die.
(stills of Wu Song and Pan Jinlian)
But then again, back to the original question of the article, is there nothing wrong with Wuhan University in the whole incident?
Most people may ignore a fact, that is to say, when we were young, it was very difficult for us to detect the evil of Wuda, only that he was an honest man, but when people reread the Outlaws of the Marsh in middle age, they would find that Wuda deserved it.
III. The evil of Wu Dalang
As a matter of fact, the character of Wu University was mentioned in Jin. It was mentioned in the book that he was sorry to his ex-wife: "Wu Da listened and said," Brother, I tell you the truth, my mother-in-law goes to Wang's house to make clothes and shoes every day, and she blushes when she comes back. My ex-wife left a girl and scolded her at dusk instead of eating with her. There has been some insanity in the past two days, so I don't have sex with me. I also have some doubts in my heart. That's exactly what I said. Now that I have sent the burden, how about going to catch the traitor? "
Of course, Wu Dalang in Jin should not be confused with Wu Dalang in Water margin.
But even in the Outlaws of the Marsh, he also has a bad side, his evil is to occupy Pan Jinlian.
How did Pan Jinlian get married to Wu everyone? Rather than getting married, he was treated as a commodity and sent to Wudong.
The book says like this: "in Qinghe County, there is a large family. There is a maid whose maiden name is Pan and her nickname is Jinlian. She is in her twenties and has some colors." Because the big family wanted to haunt him, the maid only went to sue the master's wife and refused to comply. The big family held a grudge in his heart, but he accompanied some dowries instead of Wu Da's penny and married him for nothing. "
Yes, the status of a woman in ancient times was low, and Pan Jinlian was maliciously sent to Wu by that big family. Wu Da naturally accepted it when he saw a beautiful wife coming to the door, but if he had a conscience, he should return the woman's freedom instead of forcibly seizing Pan Jinlian.
He knew that Pan Jinlian didn't love him, but he still insisted on making things difficult for her. Wasn't this causing trouble for himself?
(stills of Wu Dalang)
To put it bluntly, Wu Dalang did not regard Pan Jinlian as an independent person. In his eyes, Pan Jinlian was also an object of that large family, and since it was given to him, it was his.
Of course, this is also a tragedy that happened in the context of that special era. It can only be said that in the whole incident, everyone else had his own evil except Wu Song's vengeance for his brother.