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The Water Margin Code: Deciphering the One Hundred and Eight Generals

Xi Guangwei

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There are 108 heroes in Liangshan, involving a total of 77 surnames. Among them, the surname Li is the most popular, with 7 people, accounting for about 7% of the total number of heroes. This proportion is basically the same as the proportion of Li surnamed in the national population today. Shi Naian is really prescient. Among the 108 heroes in Liangshan, 33 have served as civil servants in governments at all levels in the Song Dynasty (based on the appearance of the characters); 25 gang bosses are kings of the mountain (based on the first appearance of the characters); 10 are from landlords and rich farmers. People; 9 people from private self-employed businesses who opened hotels; 8 people from fishing background; 23 people from other backgrounds... This article re-analyzes the fate of the 108 heroes on Liangshan from the perspective of modern people, allowing readers to appreciate this literary masterpiece from a new perspective.