Bai Shijing (simplified: 白世镜, traditional: 白世鏡, pinyin: Bái Shìjìng) was the Enforcement Elder (执法长老) of the Beggars’ Guild, serving as one of the organisation’s Great Elders during a crucial period in the guild’s history.
Role and position
Enforcement Elder of Beggars’ Guild
Bai Shijing held the prestigious position of Enforcement Elder within the Beggars’ Guild, one of the largest and most influential martial arts organisations in the jianghu. As one of the Great Elders, he played a crucial role in maintaining discipline and enforcing the guild’s rules and regulations.
Position in guild hierarchy
The Beggars’ Guild maintained a sophisticated organisational structure with multiple levels of leadership:
- Guild Chief - The supreme leader (during Bai Shijing’s time, this was Xiao Feng)
- Great Elders - Specialized positions including:
- Lü Zhang (吕章) - Instructor Elder (传功长老)
- Bai Shijing (白世镜) - Enforcement Elder (执法长老)
- Elders - Senior members responsible for various guild functions
- Guild Deputies - Administrative leaders
- Regular Members - The rank and file of the organisation
Service during Xiao Feng’s tenure
Bai Shijing served as Enforcement Elder during the tenure of Xiao Feng as the sixth chief of the Beggars’ Guild. This was a significant period in the guild’s history, marked by both great achievements and internal challenges that would ultimately lead to the organisation’s decline.
Organizational responsibilities
Enforcement and discipline
As Enforcement Elder, Bai Shijing was responsible for maintaining discipline within the guild and ensuring that all members adhered to the organisation’s rules and ethical standards. This position required both martial prowess and a strong sense of justice to effectively carry out disciplinary actions when necessary.
Rule interpretation and application
The Enforcement Elder played a crucial role in interpreting and applying the guild’s rules and traditions. Bai Shijing’s position involved making judgments about member conduct and determining appropriate consequences for violations, making him a key figure in maintaining the guild’s moral and ethical standards.
Martial arts and abilities
Elite elder skills
As one of the Great Elders, Bai Shijing possessed the advanced martial arts skills required for his position. His training and experience made him a formidable opponent and an effective enforcer of guild discipline.