Chou Qiongying
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Qiu Qiongying, better known as Qiongying, is a fictional character in the Water Margin
, one of the Four Great Classical Novels
of Chinese literature
. She is the South Pacifying Vanguard General serving under the rebel leader, Tian Hu
, one of the antagonists and enemy of the 108 Liangshan
heroes.
Nicknamed "Hail of Arrows Qiong", Qiongying is one of the few female warriors in the tale, but she is not officially one of the 108 Liangshan heroes. She meets Liangshan's "Featherless Arrow" Zhang Qing
and falls in love with him and marries him. She defects over to join the Liangshan forces later and helps them in eliminating Tian's rebel force. Both Qiongying and Zhang Qing earn the highest credit for the victory over Tian Hu. Qiongying bears Zhang Qing a son, Zhang Jie (張節).
's generals, and holds a princess title. In a mystical dream she had one night, she met a divine warrior who taught her a "flying stones" technique, which allows her to fling stones and pebbles at enemies with extreme force and accuracy. Over the years, many men have proposed marriage to her, but she rejected all of them, saying that she wants to find the warrior who taught her the skill.
Qiongying makes her first appearance in chapter 98, when the Liangshan
heroes are sent on a military campaign by Emperor Huizong of Song to eliminate Tian Hu's rebel force. She is part of Tian Hu's vanguard army, sent to face the Liangshan forces. Qiongying defeats Liangshan's Wang Ying
, Hu Sanniang and Sun Xin with her "flying stones" technique and even Lin Chong
is forced to retreat by her.
Liangshan's strategist Wu Yong
comes up with a plan to send An Daoquan and "Featherless Arrow" Zhang Qing
as undercover agents to Tian Hu's side. An takes on the alias "Quan Ling", while Zhang Qing accompanies him as his younger brother, "Quan Yu". They infiltrate Wu Li's residence, where An Daoquan pretends to heal Wu's arrow wounds. Zhang Qing encounters Qiongying there and Qiongying is stunned when she recognizes Zhang Qing as the "divine warrior" she has been looking for. They fall in love and are eventually married. On their wedding night, Zhang Qing reveals his true identity to Qiongying, but to his surprise, she reveals that she hates Tian Hu, because her parents were murdered by him. Qiongying is actually pretending to serve Tian Hu, to gain his trust, and reorganize her own forces to take her revenge. The couple later join forces to cripple Tian Hu's rebel force and pave the way to victory for the Liangshan heroes.
Zhang Qing is killed in action later during the campaign against Fang La
. Qiongying is heartbroken when she receives news of her husband's death. She travels to Dusong Pass, the place where Zhang Qing died, to recover his remains and give him a proper burial at his hometown of Zhangdefu. Qiongying dedicates the rest of her life to bringing up their son, Zhang Jie. Zhang Jie would become a heroic military general like his father in future and serve his nation by fighting invaders from the Jurchen-ruled Jin Dynasty.
Water Margin
Water Margin , also known as Outlaws of the Marsh, All Men Are Brothers, Men of the Marshes, or The Marshes of Mount Liang, is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.Attributed to Shi Nai'an and written in vernacular Chinese, the story, set in the Song Dynasty,...
, one of the Four Great Classical Novels
Four Great Classical Novels
The Four Great Classical Novels, or the Four Major Classical Novels of Chinese literature, are the four novels commonly regarded by scholars to be the greatest and most influential of pre-modern Chinese fiction. Dating from the Ming and Qing dynasties, they are well known to most Chinese readers...
of Chinese literature
Chinese literature
Chinese literature extends thousands of years, from the earliest recorded dynastic court archives to the mature fictional novels that arose during the Ming Dynasty to entertain the masses of literate Chinese...
. She is the South Pacifying Vanguard General serving under the rebel leader, Tian Hu
Tian Hu
Tian Hu is one of the antagonists in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Tian Hu is one of the three rebel leaders in China, together with Fang La and Wang Qing, that the Liangshan heroes have to defeat in the final chapters of the novel.-Biography:Tian...
, one of the antagonists and enemy of the 108 Liangshan
Mount Liang
Mount Liang is a mountain in Liangshan County, Shandong province, China which rises to 197.9 m above sea level. It is well known as the stronghold of the 108 legendary Song Dynasty heroes of the classic Chinese novel Water Margin...
heroes.
Nicknamed "Hail of Arrows Qiong", Qiongying is one of the few female warriors in the tale, but she is not officially one of the 108 Liangshan heroes. She meets Liangshan's "Featherless Arrow" Zhang Qing
Zhang Qing (Featherless Arrow)
Zhang Qing is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 16th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Featherless Arrow".-Background:...
and falls in love with him and marries him. She defects over to join the Liangshan forces later and helps them in eliminating Tian's rebel force. Both Qiongying and Zhang Qing earn the highest credit for the victory over Tian Hu. Qiongying bears Zhang Qing a son, Zhang Jie (張節).
Biography
The Water Margin describes Qiongying as an extraordinary young lady warrior who possesses wisdom, courage and beauty. She is the stepdaughter of Wu Li, one of Tian HuTian Hu
Tian Hu is one of the antagonists in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Tian Hu is one of the three rebel leaders in China, together with Fang La and Wang Qing, that the Liangshan heroes have to defeat in the final chapters of the novel.-Biography:Tian...
's generals, and holds a princess title. In a mystical dream she had one night, she met a divine warrior who taught her a "flying stones" technique, which allows her to fling stones and pebbles at enemies with extreme force and accuracy. Over the years, many men have proposed marriage to her, but she rejected all of them, saying that she wants to find the warrior who taught her the skill.
Qiongying makes her first appearance in chapter 98, when the Liangshan
Mount Liang
Mount Liang is a mountain in Liangshan County, Shandong province, China which rises to 197.9 m above sea level. It is well known as the stronghold of the 108 legendary Song Dynasty heroes of the classic Chinese novel Water Margin...
heroes are sent on a military campaign by Emperor Huizong of Song to eliminate Tian Hu's rebel force. She is part of Tian Hu's vanguard army, sent to face the Liangshan forces. Qiongying defeats Liangshan's Wang Ying
Wang Ying (Water Margin)
Wang Ying is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 58th of the 108 Liangshan heroes and 22nd of the 72 Earthly Fiends. He is nicknamed "Stumpy Tiger".-Background:...
, Hu Sanniang and Sun Xin with her "flying stones" technique and even Lin Chong
Lin Chong
Lin Chong is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 6th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Panther Head"...
is forced to retreat by her.
Liangshan's strategist Wu Yong
Wu Yong
Wu Yong is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 3rd of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Resourceful Star".-Background:...
comes up with a plan to send An Daoquan and "Featherless Arrow" Zhang Qing
Zhang Qing (Featherless Arrow)
Zhang Qing is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 16th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Featherless Arrow".-Background:...
as undercover agents to Tian Hu's side. An takes on the alias "Quan Ling", while Zhang Qing accompanies him as his younger brother, "Quan Yu". They infiltrate Wu Li's residence, where An Daoquan pretends to heal Wu's arrow wounds. Zhang Qing encounters Qiongying there and Qiongying is stunned when she recognizes Zhang Qing as the "divine warrior" she has been looking for. They fall in love and are eventually married. On their wedding night, Zhang Qing reveals his true identity to Qiongying, but to his surprise, she reveals that she hates Tian Hu, because her parents were murdered by him. Qiongying is actually pretending to serve Tian Hu, to gain his trust, and reorganize her own forces to take her revenge. The couple later join forces to cripple Tian Hu's rebel force and pave the way to victory for the Liangshan heroes.
Zhang Qing is killed in action later during the campaign against Fang La
Fang La
Fang La was a rebel leader who lived during the Song Dynasty. He is also featured as one of the antagonists and nemesis of the 108 Liangshan heroes in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.-Biography:...
. Qiongying is heartbroken when she receives news of her husband's death. She travels to Dusong Pass, the place where Zhang Qing died, to recover his remains and give him a proper burial at his hometown of Zhangdefu. Qiongying dedicates the rest of her life to bringing up their son, Zhang Jie. Zhang Jie would become a heroic military general like his father in future and serve his nation by fighting invaders from the Jurchen-ruled Jin Dynasty.
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