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Water Margin, Chapter 63 summary

Chapter 63 of 71 · 23 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 63, Song Jiang withdraws to protect Liangshan, captures Guan Sheng through Hu Yanzhuo’s false defection, and wins his allegiance through respectful treatment. The army then renews its attack on Daming, where Wu Yong uses staged retreats and heavy snow to lure Suo Chao into a concealed pit.

What happens

  1. Wu Yong arranges an ambush that defeats the city’s pursuers and protects Song Jiang’s withdrawal toward Liangshan.
  2. Guan Sheng captures Zhang Heng during a night raid, then captures Ruan Xiaoqi during an attempted rescue.
  3. Song Jiang stops an unequal fight against Guan Sheng, and Hu Yanzhuo gains Guan Sheng’s confidence by pretending to defect.
  4. Hu Yanzhuo guides Guan Sheng into an ambush; Liangshan forces capture his fellow commanders and free the prisoners.
  5. Song Jiang releases and honors Guan Sheng, who joins him and leads the renewed expedition against Daming.
  6. After staged defeats encourage Suo Chao to pursue, snow conceals a pit into which he and his horse fall.

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Song JiangWu SongWu Yong

What to notice

Guan Sheng accepts Song Jiang’s leadership after receiving freedom and respect. His decision turns an imperial opponent into the expedition’s new vanguard commander.

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How does Wu Yong conceal the pit used against Suo Chao?

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