Feng Liang (simplified: 风良, traditional: 風良, pinyin: Fēng Liáng, jyutping: fung1 loeng4) was the leader of Qinglongmen (Green Dragon School), one of the Guandong Four Great Schools. He was skilled in using a nine-section whip as his weapon.
Biography
Feng Liang was one of the four leaders of the Guandong martial arts schools, representing Qinglongmen (青龙门), which was located in Liaodong. Together with Fan Yifei of Hebimen (Crane Brush School), Gao Sanniangzi of Wanma Manor, and Lü Zhengping of Kuaidaomen (Fast Saber School), he traveled from Guandong to the Central Plains to investigate the death of Situ Heng, the former leader of the Changle Guild.
Encounter with Ding Busi
While traveling together, Feng Liang and the other three Guandong school leaders encountered Ding Busi, who noticed that Gao Sanniangzi used the same type of weapon as he did—flying locust stones. Ding Busi, known for his unpredictable and violent nature, decided to cause trouble for them.
The four leaders fought against Ding Busi, but they were no match for his superior martial arts skills. They were saved by Shi Potian, who intervened and defeated Ding Busi, demonstrating his incredible martial arts abilities.
Receiving Reward Good Punish Evil tokens
Later, Feng Liang and the other Guandong school leaders received Reward Good Punish Evil tokens from the Heroes Island envoys Zhang San and Li Si. These tokens were invitations to Heroes Island, and those who received them were expected to accept or face dire consequences.
Feng Liang, along with Fan Yifei, Gao Sanniangzi, and Lü Zhengping, eventually traveled to Heroes Island, where they studied the mysterious martial arts inscriptions in the island’s caves.
Martial arts abilities
Feng Liang was skilled in using a nine-section whip (九节鞭) as his weapon. The whip technique of Qinglongmen incorporated elements of long spear techniques, creating a unique style that combined flexibility and power. The school’s name, “Green Dragon School,” reflected the flowing, dragon-like movements of their whip techniques, which emphasized both softness and hardness, with movements that resembled a green dragon extending its claws.
Behind the scenes
Feng Liang is a minor character in Ode to Gallantry, representing one of the Guandong Four Great Schools. His name, “Feng Liang” (风良), meaning “Feng Liang” or “Feng who is good,” reflects his role as a martial arts leader.
The Guandong Four Great Schools serve as representatives of the martial arts traditions from the northeastern region of China, demonstrating the diversity and breadth of the jianghu in Jin Yong’s novels. Feng Liang’s presence adds to the novel’s exploration of regional martial arts traditions and the various weapons and techniques used throughout the jianghu.