Wang Yin
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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. He is considered one of the most powerful warriors in the entire novel, and one of the Five Tiger Generals
of Fang La, the others being Shi Bao
, Deng Yuanjue
, Fang Jie
, and Si Xingfang
.
as secretary of military affairs. In combat, Wang Yin wields a bronze spear and rides a stallion called "Huanzhuan Shanfei" (喚轉山飛), which moves across mountainous terrain and water as though it were treading on flat land.
As Wang Yin is a civil official, he does not have many opportunities to take to the battlefield. During the battle of Shezhou against Liangshan
forces, Wang Yin sets pitfall traps near the city gates and lures Shan Tinggui and Wei Dingguo into the traps, where they are killed. After the city is overrun by Liangshan forces, Wang Yin attempts to break out of the encirclement and he slays Shi Yong
, who blocks his path, while his horse tramples Li Yun to death. Following that, Wang Yin takes on Sun Li, Huang Xin
, Zou Run
and Zou Yuan
at the same time, managing to hold them off until Lin Chong
's arrival. Wang Yin is eventually slain by the combined efforts of the five Liangshan heroes.
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...
. Wang Yin is the Secretary of Military Affairs serving under 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 considered one of the most powerful warriors in the entire novel, and 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...
, Fang Jie
Fang Jie
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...
, 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
Wang Yin is a native of Shezhou (present-day She County, Anhui) and used to be a stone craftsman. He is well versed in literary arts and military strategy and is appointed by 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:...
as secretary of military affairs. In combat, Wang Yin wields a bronze spear and rides a stallion called "Huanzhuan Shanfei" (喚轉山飛), which moves across mountainous terrain and water as though it were treading on flat land.
As Wang Yin is a civil official, he does not have many opportunities to take to the battlefield. During the battle of Shezhou against 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, Wang Yin sets pitfall traps near the city gates and lures Shan Tinggui and Wei Dingguo into the traps, where they are killed. After the city is overrun by Liangshan forces, Wang Yin attempts to break out of the encirclement and he slays Shi Yong
Shi Yong
Shi Yong is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 99th of the 108 Liangshan heroes and 63rd of the 72 Earthly Fiends. He is nicknamed "Stone General".-Background:...
, who blocks his path, while his horse tramples Li Yun to death. Following that, Wang Yin takes on Sun Li, Huang Xin
Huang Xin
Huang Xin is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 38th of the 108 Liangshan heroes and 2nd of the 72 Earthly Fiends. He is nicknamed "Guardian of Three Mountains".-Background:...
, Zou Run
Zou Run
Zou Run is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 91st of the 108 Liangshan heroes and 55th of the 72 Earthly Fiends. He is nicknamed "Single-horned Dragon".-Background:...
and Zou Yuan
Zou Yuan
Zou Yuan is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 90th of the 108 Liangshan heroes and 54th of the 72 Earthly Fiends. He is nicknamed "Forest Emerging Dragon".-Background:...
at the same time, managing to hold them off until 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"...
's arrival. Wang Yin is eventually slain by the combined efforts of the five Liangshan heroes.
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