Fang Jie
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Fang Jie is a fictional character in the Water Margin
, one of the Four Great Classical Novels
of Chinese literature
. Fang Jie is the nephew of the rebel leader, Fang La
, one of the antagonists and enemy of the 108 Liangshan
outlaws. He is best known for slaying Liangshan's Qin Ming
in a duel with the help of Du Wei
. He is one of the Five Tiger Generals
of Fang La, the others being Shi Bao
, Deng Yuanjue
, Wang Yin
, and Si Xingfang
.
is discussing with his subjects on how to deal with the incoming Liangshan
forces. Fang Jie is the oldest grandson of Fang Hou, the uncle of Fang La, making him a nephew of Fang La by blood relations. Fang Jie is eager to avenge his grandfather, who has been killed in battle by Liangshan's Lu Junyi
, and he volunteers to lead the army to engage the enemy. A brave and fearsome warrior, he wields a "Sky Piercer" halberd
in battle.
The Liangshan army led by Song Jiang
, with Guan Sheng
, Hua Rong
, Qin Ming
and Zhu Tong
as the vanguard generals, arrive at Qingxi County, where they meet Fang La's army. Fang Jie rides forth to challenge the enemy, with Du Wei
following him closely behind on foot. Qin Ming takes up Fang Jie's challenge. They fight for more than 30 rounds but neither emerges the victor. After seeing that Fang Jie is unable to overcome his opponent, Du Wei hurls his flying dagger at Qin Ming, but Qin manages to dodge the incoming projectile. However, Fang Jie uses the opportunity to spear Qin Ming and kill him.
Guan Sheng continues the fight with Fang Jie, followed by Hua Rong. After fighting for a while, Li Ying and Zhu Tong of Liangshan join in the duel. Fang Jie is unable to resist four opponents at the same time so he retreats. While he is retreating, Liangshan's Chai Jin
and Yan Qing
, who have been serving as undercover agents in Fang La's forces, suddenly reveal their true identities and kill Fang Jie with their combined efforts.
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...
. Fang Jie is the nephew of the rebel leader, 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:...
, 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...
outlaws. He is best known for slaying Liangshan's Qin Ming
Qin Ming
Qin Ming is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 7th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Fiery Thunderbolt".-Background:...
in a duel with the help of Du Wei
Du Wei (Water Margin)
Du Wei is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Du Wei is a general of the rebel leader, Fang La, one of the antagonists and enemy of the 108 Liangshan outlaws...
. He is one of the Five Tiger Generals
Five Tiger Generals
The Five Tiger Generals is a popular appellation in Chinese culture for any five military generals serving under a ruler. This term is used in literature texts, plays and popular culture. In the historical context, "Five Tiger Generals" usually refers to the five best military generals serving...
of Fang La, the others being Shi Bao
Shi Bao (Water Margin)
Shi Bao is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Shi Bao is the South Departing Great General serving under the rebel leader, Fang La, one of the antagonists and enemy of the 108 Liangshan outlaws...
, Deng Yuanjue
Deng Yuanjue
Deng Yuanjue is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Deng Yuanjue is the Royal Advisor serving under the rebel leader, Fang La, one of the antagonists and enemy of the 108 Liangshan outlaws...
, Wang Yin
Wang Yin
Wang Yin is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Wang Yin is the Secretary of Military Affairs serving under the rebel leader, Fang La, one of the antagonists and enemy of the 108 Liangshan outlaws...
, and Si Xingfang
Si Xingfang
Si Xingfang is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Si Xingfang is the Kingdom Protecting Great General serving under the rebel leader, Fang La, one of the antagonists and enemy of the 108 Liangshan outlaws...
.
Biography
Fang Jie is first mentioned by name in chapter 118, when Fang LaFang 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:...
is discussing with his subjects on how to deal with the incoming 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...
forces. Fang Jie is the oldest grandson of Fang Hou, the uncle of Fang La, making him a nephew of Fang La by blood relations. Fang Jie is eager to avenge his grandfather, who has been killed in battle by Liangshan's Lu Junyi
Lu Junyi
Lu Junyi is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 2nd of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Jade Unicorn"...
, and he volunteers to lead the army to engage the enemy. A brave and fearsome warrior, he wields a "Sky Piercer" halberd
Ji (halberd)
The ji , the Chinese halberd, was used as a military weapon in one form or another from at least as early as the Shang dynasty until the end of the Qing dynasty. They are still used for training purposes by many Chinese martial arts...
in battle.
The Liangshan army led by Song Jiang
Song Jiang
Song Jiang was the leader of a group of outlaws who lived during the Song Dynasty. The outlaws were active in the present-day provinces of Shandong and Henan before their eventual surrender to the government. Song Jiang is also featured as a character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great...
, with Guan Sheng
Guan Sheng
Guan Sheng is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 5th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Great Blade".-Background:...
, Hua Rong
Hua Rong
Hua Rong is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 9th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Little Li Guang".-Background:...
, Qin Ming
Qin Ming
Qin Ming is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 7th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Fiery Thunderbolt".-Background:...
and Zhu Tong
Zhu Tong
Zhu Tong is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 12th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Lord of the Beautiful Beard".-Background:...
as the vanguard generals, arrive at Qingxi County, where they meet Fang La's army. Fang Jie rides forth to challenge the enemy, with Du Wei
Du Wei (Water Margin)
Du Wei is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Du Wei is a general of the rebel leader, Fang La, one of the antagonists and enemy of the 108 Liangshan outlaws...
following him closely behind on foot. Qin Ming takes up Fang Jie's challenge. They fight for more than 30 rounds but neither emerges the victor. After seeing that Fang Jie is unable to overcome his opponent, Du Wei hurls his flying dagger at Qin Ming, but Qin manages to dodge the incoming projectile. However, Fang Jie uses the opportunity to spear Qin Ming and kill him.
Guan Sheng continues the fight with Fang Jie, followed by Hua Rong. After fighting for a while, Li Ying and Zhu Tong of Liangshan join in the duel. Fang Jie is unable to resist four opponents at the same time so he retreats. While he is retreating, Liangshan's Chai Jin
Chai Jin
Chai Jin is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 10th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Little Whirlwind"...
and Yan Qing
Yan Qing
Yan Qing is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 36th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Wanderer" or "Prodigal"....
, who have been serving as undercover agents in Fang La's forces, suddenly reveal their true identities and kill Fang Jie with their combined efforts.
External links
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