Water Margin, Chapter 36: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Song Jiang rewards Xue Yong, angers Mu Chun, and finds that local businesses refuse him food and lodging.
2. He unknowingly shelters at the Mu estate, overhears threats, and flees with his escorts to the Xunyang River.
3. Zhang Heng carries the fugitives away from their pursuers, then threatens to kill them and take their belongings.
4. Li Jun recognizes Song Jiang, and both Zhang Heng and the Mu brothers apologize; Xue Yong rejoins the group.
5. After several days of hospitality, Song Jiang reaches Jiangzhou, delivers himself to the authorities, and buys favorable treatment in camp.
6. Song Jiang refuses a ranking guard’s customary payment and goes to meet him when he arrives demanding money.

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Cosa notare

Recognition reverses the boatman’s conduct. Song Jiang’s name carries authority among men who threaten strangers without hesitation.

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