Water Margin, Chapter 55 summary
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In Chapter 55, Wu Yong sends Shi Qian to steal Xu Ning’s treasured armor, and Tang Long uses its disappearance to lure his cousin toward Liangshan Marsh. Drugged and brought into the stronghold, Xu Ning finds his family brought there too, while Tang Long’s crimes in his name block his return and help force him into teaching the hooked sickle spear.
What happens
- Tang Long identifies Xu Ning’s weapon skills as the answer to the armored cavalry and proposes stealing his prized armor.
- Shi Qian studies Xu Ning’s household, steals the armor before daylight, and passes it to Dai Zong.
- Tang Long leads Xu Ning along a prepared trail until they catch Shi Qian carrying the empty case.
- Le He poses as a friendly traveler, drugs Xu Ning with wine, and helps deliver him to Liangshan Marsh.
- Tang Long brings Xu Ning’s family and possessions, then reveals that he commits robbery while using Xu Ning’s name.
- With his family settled at the stronghold, Xu Ning agrees to train selected soldiers in the hooked sickle spear.
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