Water Margin, Chapter 49: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Wu Yong secures Hu Cheng’s neutrality, while Sun Li enters Zhu Manor by claiming an official transfer and invoking his friendship with Luan Tingyu.
2. Sun Li stages Shi Xiu’s capture, gains the Zhu family’s confidence, and places companions throughout the manor.
3. The infiltrators free seven prisoners and seize the manor as Song Jiang’s forces attack; Zhu Chaofeng and his three sons die.
4. Li Kui destroys the Hu household against orders, while Shi Xiu persuades Song Jiang to spare villagers because Zhongli helps them.
5. Disguised officials arrest Li Ying and Du Xing, and the stronghold’s men remove Li Ying’s family and possessions and burn his manor.
6. At Liangshan Marsh, the deception is revealed, Hu Sanniang marries Wang Ying, and news arrives of an unnamed visitor from Yuncheng County.

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Cosa notare

Shi Xiu challenges the proposed destruction of nearby villages. His reminder of Zhongli’s help leads Song Jiang to spare the inhabitants and distribute grain.

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