Zhu Gui Shoots the Signal Arrow from the Water Pavilion; Lin Chong Goes to Liangshan on a Snowy Night

Zhu Gui Shoots the Signal Arrow from the Water Pavilion; Lin Chong Goes to Liangshan on a Snowy Night A ci poem says: Heaven in anger overturned the silver sea and scattered a curtain of pearls. Snowflakes fell thick and rolling, filling the mountain gullies. Like white tigers running mad, like white unicorns raging, tearing the pearl cords. Like jade dragons fighting one another, their scales flying everywhere. Who remembers the soldiers far off at the frontier, frozen stiff, white snow covering their banners? Snow shone on spears, cold light shook swords, and killing intent filled the camp. Brave soldiers together discussed military strategy. Simply drink deep and get drunk, looking up at the vast empty sky. This ci is titled “Hundred-Character Song.” It was written by Wanyan Liang of the Jin dynasty, specially to describe great snow and give vent to the killing spirit in his breast. Now we continue with that hero of the Eastern Capital, surnamed Lin, named Chong, nicknamed Panther Head. Because of this great snow, he nearly lost his life. That night Lin Chong lay......