Water Margin, Chapter 27: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Wu Song refuses Zhang Qing’s plan to kill his escorts, becomes his sworn brother, and continues to Mengzhou.
2. At Ping’an Stockade, Wu Song rejects a bribe demand, but a young man’s intervention saves him from the customary beating.
3. Other prisoners warn of secret killings, so Wu Song suspects the fine meals and comfortable lodging conceal a deadly plan.
4. Wu Song questions the servant and demands a meeting with Shi En, who admits he wants help but urges more rest.
5. Wu Song lifts and tosses a heavy stone, then presses Shi En to explain the task; the explanation remains undisclosed.

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Cosa notare

Wu Song explains why unexplained generosity troubles him. His demand to understand Shi En’s purpose connects hospitality with an obligation to repay it.

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