Song Gongming's Spirit Gathers at Liao'er Wa; Emperor Huizong Dreams of Liangshan Marsh

Man Ting Fang: The stars of Tiangang descended upon Hebei, and the names of bold fellows spread far and wide. Some made vows at Mount Wutai, marched north to sweep away the Liao, and after victory burned incense in thanks. Then by imperial edict they went south to campaign against Fang La, and the great army hurried across the Yangtze. From the taking of Runzhou they swept all before them to Qiantang. They took Qingxi, crossed Yuling, and passed ridge after ridge. After the rebels' lair was leveled, they returned in triumph wearing brocade robes. But treacherous villains at court could not see that these bold fellows were loyal ministers who had quelled disaster; they deceived the emperor and brought on calamity. Alas, a mighty achievement ended like a great dream, and one cannot help but weep. The story tells that Song Jiang returned home in brocade robes, swept his ancestral graves, and came back to the capital. He left Yuncheng County and returned to the Eastern Capital, met the remaining brothers, and told them each to pack their luggage and go to their assigned......