Water Margin, Chapter 46: samenvatting

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1. Du Xing introduces Yang Xiong and Shi Xiu to Li Ying, who sends two unsuccessful letters requesting Shi Qian’s release.
2. Zhu Biao tears up the second letter, insults Li Ying, and wounds him with an arrow during their fight.
3. Yang Xiong and Shi Xiu seek Liangshan’s help; Song Jiang prevents their execution and proposes attacking the Zhu estate.
4. Song Jiang sends disguised scouts Shi Xiu and Yang Lin into the village, where Yang Lin is captured.
5. An old man teaches Shi Xiu the safe routes and explains the villagers’ red-lantern signal.
6. Song Jiang advances at night to rescue the scouts, then finds his retreat blocked as enemy signals and shouting surround him.

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Song Jiang recognizes that concern for the scouts overrides his earlier caution. His attempt to retreat immediately meets blocked roads and enemy signals.

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