Water Margin, Chapter 60 summary
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In Chapter 60, Wu Yong poses as a fortune-teller and frightens Lu Junyi into leaving Beijing, despite warnings from his household that the journey is a trap. Lu Junyi challenges the Liangshan outlaws, who seize his traveling party, exhaust him through repeated encounters, and overturn his escape boat.
What happens
- Wu Yong takes Li Kui to Beijing in disguise, using a false identity and forged travel papers to enter the guarded city.
- Wu Yong predicts a deadly disaster and persuades Lu Junyi to write a verse containing a hidden accusation of rebellion.
- Lu Junyi rejects his household’s objections and leaves with Li Gu, wagons, servants, and supplies for capturing bandits.
- Near Liangshan Marsh, Lu Junyi displays threatening flags and follows successive opponents while outlaws capture his wagons and companions.
- Hua Rong shoots the tassel from Lu Junyi’s hat, and approaching troops drive him toward the water.
- Li Jun offers passage in disguise, but surrounding boats reveal the trap, and Zhang Shun overturns Lu Junyi’s boat.
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What to notice
At the water’s edge, Lu Junyi recognizes the value of the warnings he rejects. His regret marks the collapse of his confidence, although he still faces another deception.
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Why does Yan Qing advise Lu Junyi against traveling to Tai’an?
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