Song Jiang is the first man in the water margin. He used to be a small official in Yuncheng County, Shandong Province, with a dark face and short stature. He is always generous in helping others and making friends, and is nicknamed "Timely Rain". Because of the incident of Huangnigang robbing the birth program, Song Jiang informed Classical of the news of loyalist hunting. Classical and others went to Liangshan and gave Liu Tang letters and 50 taels of gold as a reward. Unexpectedly, this letter fell into the hands of his concubine Yan Poxi. Helpless, Song Jiang was annoyed with Yan Poxi and was sent to Jiangzhou. But he was sentenced to death for writing an anti-poem in Xunyang Building. Fortunately, the heroes saved him from Liangshan. Later, when attacking Zengtou City, Chao Gai was killed by a poisoned arrow, and he took the top spot. In the future, Song Jiang led the crowd to woo the court. In the process of punishing other insurgents for the court, Liangshan heroes suffered heavy casualties. Finally, Song Jiang himself was poisoned by royal wine.

★ Story about Song Jiang: (Medium-length)

Song Jiang, nickname: Timely Rain, Hu.

Song Jiang is the first person in the whole water margin. As a literary image, he is also the most plump, three-dimensional, complex and artistic charm.

In Water Margin, Song Jiangyuan was a small official in Yuncheng County, Shandong Province, with clear words and posthumous title Hu. Dark face, short stature, always brave, spendthrift, easy to make friends, and famous for timely rain. Because of the incident of Huangnigang robbing the birth program, Song Jiang informed Classical of the news of loyalist hunting. Classical and others sent Liu Tang to send letters (invitation bags) and five hundred taels of gold as a reward. Unexpectedly, this letter fell into the hands of his concubine Yan Poxi. Helpless, Song Jiang was annoyed with Yan Poxi and sent him to Jiangzhou to meet Li Kui jy. But he was sentenced to death for writing an anti-poem in Xunyang Building. Thanks to the rescue of Liangshan heroes, Song Jiang was rescued in Liangshan in the execution ground and served as the lieutenant. Later, when attacking Zengtou City, Classical was killed by a poisoned arrow in his eye, so he took the top spot. In the future, Song Jiang led the crowd to woo the court. In the process of previous crusades against other insurgents, Liangshan heroes suffered heavy casualties, and Song Jiang himself was poisoned by royal wine.

Song Jiang ranked first among the top 100 generals and ranked first among the top 36 stars in the highest day.

Song Jiang in history

Unlike some fictional characters in the Water Margin, there are real people in history. There are some sporadic records about Song Jiang in many historical books and literati notes. According to the records of the history of the Song Dynasty, Song Huizong declared peace for three years (1 122). "Huainan stole Song Jiang and others from Huai Yang Army, sent people to beg for arrest, committed (now Shandong) Jiangbei, entered the border between Chu and Haizhou, and ordered Zhang Shuye to surrender." An official named Hou Meng was also mentioned in "East Capital Strategy". He once wrote to the emperor to suggest that "JD.COM at Songjiangkou, covered with a letter, said that Song Jiang ran through Qi Wei with 36 people, and tens of thousands of loyal subjects did not dare to resist. If you don't forgive Jiang, Fang La will be redeemed, or it will be enough to quell the southeast chaos. "

There was indeed the Sung River Uprising in history, and it was clearly recorded in the history of the Song Dynasty. According to the History of Song Dynasty, the time of Sung River Uprising was from the first year of Xuanhe to the third year of Xuanhe. The uprising mainly involved Taihang Mountain area, Shandong Province and northern Jiangsu, and "crossing the river and turning to ten counties". The leader of the uprising was Song Jiang. Uprising has the nature of hooliganism and does not necessarily have a fixed base. The end of the uprising was to surrender after a serious setback. Although the scale of the uprising is not too large, its fighting capacity is particularly strong. "Tens of thousands of loyal ministers dare not confront them." The influence of the uprising is not small. The central area of the uprising, Liangshanpo, is only about 100 km away from the capital Tokyo, which seriously threatens the security of the capital. The areas involved in the uprising were relatively developed in the Northern Song Dynasty. Shuihu was a lake in the middle reaches of Guangji River during the reign of Xuanhe, and the upper reaches of Guangji River flowed out of Bianliang City, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty. Guangji River is also an important waterway of JD.COM, occupying the water margin in the middle reaches of Guangji River, and the political, economic and military prestige of the Northern Song Dynasty imperial court can be imagined. The story of Sung River Uprising can be recorded in the history of Song Dynasty and widely circulated among the people, which shows its influence.

The Image in Water Margin

Song Jiang, people call it "timely rain". Previously, I worked as an escort in Yuncheng County, Shandong Province. He is a small official who dances and writes documents all day. Seven heroes, including Chao Gai, outsmarted the incident and were arrested by the government. Fortunately, Sung River informed them in advance. Classical sent Liu Tang to send gold and letters to Song Jiang. Yan Poxi, Song Jiang's wife, found that Song Jiang had an affair with Liangshan and threatened him. Sung River angered Yan Poxi and fled to Cangzhou. Forced to go to Liangshan. After sung river became the leader of water margin. After being established, he was named Doctor Wude by Song Huizong, the ambassador of Chuzhou and the general manager of military forces, and was finally poisoned by Gao Qiu with poisoned wine.

Song Jiang in history is just a neglected role. Without Song Jiang, I don't know what the book Water Margin would look like. Because of Song Jiang's generosity, many people like him, because he advocates wooing, and many people hate him. So how did you come to see Song Jiang? By rereading the Water Margin, I want to interpret the character Song Jiang through the description of Song Jiang in the book.

First, the initial impression of Song Jiang

This is Song Jiang's first appearance to inform Classical and others. Just came out to introduce Song Jiang: "This man's surname is Song, his name is Jiang, and his appearance is male, ranking third. People from Songjia Village, Yuncheng County. Because of his dark face and short stature, everyone called him Black Sung River. He is also famous for his filial piety. He is generous to those in need. Everyone calls him filial to Kursaburo. Father in the hall, mother died young; There is a brother named Song Qing, who is a die-hard fan and works in the village with his father Song Taigong. Living in the country. This Song Jiang is a pawn in Yuncheng County. He is proficient in knives and pens, and he is proficient in collectors. I also like to learn guns and sticks, and I have learned many kinds of martial arts. I have to know heroes in Jianghu all my life; However, if someone comes to see him, no matter whether he is high or low, he will never get tired of staying in Shizhuang Pavilion Valley. If you want to get up, try your best to help. The ending is like spending money! People ask him for money and things, and they don't shirk it; And it is easy to do, and it is often difficult to solve disputes, but it is only considerate of people's lives. Coffin bait is often scattered to help the poor. It's hard to help people when they are anxious. So Shandong and Hebei are famous. They all call him timely rain, but compare him to timely rain in the sky, which can save everything. "

This kind of introduction is unique in the Water Margin. Every hero in the Water Margin basically has only one nickname. But Song Jiang is different. Song Jiang is the most famous one in Water Margin. Song Jiang has four nicknames. As soon as he appeared, he introduced three nicknames of Song Jiang. These three nicknames actually introduce three personality characteristics of Song Jiang. One is black sung river, because he is black and short, which is from the body. He is not as tall and straight as Lin Chong and Guan Sheng, nor as gentle and handsome as Wu Yong and Gongsun Sheng. The second is filial piety, which is about how he treats his parents and pays attention to filial piety. His filial piety runs through his thoughts, becomes a part of his thoughts, and is a very important support point of his thoughts. The third is timely rain, which is about his generosity in helping the poor. This can be seen from his later contact with his brothers, and he did a good job in this respect. In fact, these three nicknames mainly introduce Song Jiang's usual personality and preferences, which are all manifestations outside his normal work, such as "loving guns and sticks", "spending money like water", "solving problems" and "helping others" and so on. Most of these benefits have some Jianghu feelings. In the folk, Song Jiang is an enthusiastic person who likes to do good deeds, both in family ethics and social relations.

It is actually his job to publish classic works privately. After cheating the birth procedure, the matter was exposed. After exposure, firstly, Song Jiang knew that Song Jiang had a psychological description when he saw the official document to prevent Liangshan classical thieves: "Classical and others don't want to do such a big thing! Robbed the birth class, killed the public, and hurt He Tao's observation; Many government troops were also damaged, and Huang An was captured alive up the mountain: this kind of crime is to destroy the nine clans! Although forced by others, things have to be done, but in terms of statutes, they are not immune. What if there is negligence? " This kind of psychological activity conveys two messages: first, Song Jiang, as a court official who knows the law, knows that a series of events committed by Chao Gai are to eliminate the crimes of the nine families. Although what happened before is inevitable, it is impossible to turn back now; Second, Song Jiang was worried about Classical and others, fearing that they had made negligence and mistakes, and he was vaguely worried. This is a pair of contradictions. Theoretically, Chao Gai and others are not allowed to break the law, but emotionally, they are not expected to make mistakes. This is the true psychology of Song Jiang, and it is also the external expression of Song Jiang's complex personality.

So for this matter, according to common sense, he can have several choices, one is to report to the above. It is said that Chao Gai stole the birthday program, and now he is exposed to arrest him. This will give him a chance to make meritorious service, but it will also damage his reputation in the Jianghu and among the people. The second option is that he can let go, not report to the top and take no other action. This kind of gentle treatment can be justified for both the government and the classical government. He didn't tell the court because of loyalty, and he didn't tell Classical because of official business. The third option is to tip off the classic, but it will take a huge risk. He clearly knew that Classical had committed a heinous crime after stealing the birth outline, because Classical was his confidant brother, and although it was impossible to forgive him in terms of statutes, he still wanted to let Classical go. Sung river at this time, but also just know the law. It may be easy for others to do this, but it is difficult for Song Jiang. This fact proves that he is a hero. Why do you say that? This needs to be based on his actual situation. He was born as a farmer, and his family background, education and occupation all influenced his character in one way or another. There are several points worth noting. First, because he is not a big official, but a small official, he has some experience of people's sufferings, which gives him the basis to help others with his own wealth, and also has a certain sense of justice different from that of rulers. Because he is in charge of documents in yamen, he has also developed the habit of observing statutes, which is related to his occupation. Based on his professional characteristics, it is difficult for him to do something personal with classical works. This choice is very important and can explain the problem. For loyalty, he took these risks on his own initiative. This choice powerfully illustrates the personality and character represented by his three nicknames with facts. The act of releasing classic works privately undoubtedly made Song Jiang's image stand tall in front of people from the beginning.

Second, the initial impression of doing things.

When Song Jiang heard that Classical had committed a crime, he was taken aback and thought, "Classical is my confidant brother. He has committed a terrible crime now. If I don't save him, he will be captured and his life will rest. " He panicked and promised, "Chao Gai is a stubborn slave, and people in the county blame him." I succeeded this time, so I can teach him! Tao overbearing: "I'll do it if I'm bored with you." "。 Song Jiangdao: "It's easy, it's easy. "Catch it in a jar and take it when you get it." Only one thing: this real seal must be forged by observing yourself in the hall. After reading it, the official can punish it and send someone to catch it. How dare a small official open it privately? This matter is too serious to be easily leaked to others. Tao Tao said, "The company has a very bright future and hates to introduce it. Song Jiang said, "I've been on a business trip all morning. I'm tired and I don't have much rest." Observe for a while, and when you sit in the hall, the little official will come and invite you. " Tao Ba said, "I hope the company can do it." Song Jiangdao: "Of course, don't wait to speak. The little official went to my humble abode, assigned some housework observation and sat less. "

What this passage brings us is not an ordinary Song Jiang. He was nervous about such a big thing, but he didn't show it. Moreover, in handling, he handled it so appropriately and thoughtfully, which not only accurately reflected his public identity, but also won valuable time for himself and did not make these people doubt. It can be seen that Song Jiang is a great and extraordinary person. After he tipped him off, he was even more unhurried when he was in danger. When the magistrate of a county read the official document, he was frightened and said to Song Jiang,' This is Tai Shi Gong who sent someone to handle affairs, waiting for a reply! "You can send someone to catch these thieves," Song said. "If you go during the day, I'm afraid you'll get news. I'm afraid you'll send someone to catch them at night. If Bao Chao comes, those six people will be lost. ""not only make time for classical, but also tell the magistrate of a county to be considerate in order to catch these people. This kind of disposal has strong professional characteristics. He is the undertaker, in charge of documents and files, so he is cautious, resourceful and comprehensive, and likes to play politics.

After going to Liang Shan, Classical sent Liu Tang people to send Huang Cancan one hundred and twenty gold to thank him for saving his life. Song Jiang symbolically left only one piece, and asked Liu Tang to take the rest back and said, "Listen to me, my dear brother. Your seven brothers have just arrived at the cottage and are about to use gold and silver; If Song Jiang's family holds on, you can put it in the cottage and pick it up when Song Jiang is short of money. " This is by no means insincere, nor is it afraid of being implicated in the future, because the seven classics saved by the former messengers have all been involved in their lives. This detail is consistent with the previous psychological activities, and I hope that Classical and others will not make any mistakes. And let Liu Tanglian Zhu Tong and others don't have to leave, but also shows the meticulous work of Sung River from the side. He thinks that the more people disturb, the more fragile things are.

Sung river anger killed Yan Poxi, is actually the beginning of sung river was driven to revolt. In fact, according to Song Jiang's character and his usual behavior, he had already noticed what happened in Yan Poxi. In fact, in his relationship with Yan Poxi, he doesn't have much desire, and he has adopted the method of cold treatment. Otherwise, if Yan Poxi took out the recruitment bag and returned it to Song Jiang, he wouldn't make a decision to kill people. Yan Poxi is so brazenly threatening Song Jiang because she knows Song Jiang's daily behavior and personality very well.

Understand Song Jiang's first angle;

That's what he did. He works as an escort in the county government. Therefore, judging from his family background, education and occupation, his family background endowed him with a certain sense of justice, and his occupation cultivated his habit of being cautious and improvising, and also cultivated his means of playing politics. This is our understanding of Song Jiang from the first angle. ? Song Jianggang gave him a comprehensive introduction when he appeared in the Water Margin 18 episode. He farmed for generations, farmed for generations, and kept some fields to live. I studied the history of Confucian classics since I was a child and was educated by traditional culture. more importantly,

Understand Song Jiang from the second angle;

Second, is Song Jiang a hero? Or a loyal minister of the country? We can analyze several things before and after he went to Liangshan. Before going to Liangshan, he privately played classical music for his confidant brothers. Killed Yan Poxi for fear of exposure. From these things, we can say that Song Jiang is a brave hero. Then he went to Liangshan and became the leader of a rebel army. He led several battles of Liangshan brothers, which fully demonstrated his command and organization ability. After being accepted, he became a loyal minister of a country. He changed the hall name of Liangshan from "doing justice for heaven" to "protecting the country according to heaven", which was only the behavior of a loyal minister of the country. Therefore, no matter what kind of subjective feelings we praise or belittle Song Jiang, or love or hate him, we can't deny that he is a successful artistic image in the gallery of classical literary figures in China.