Peng Yingyu (simplified: 彭莹玉, traditional: 彭瑩玉, pinyin: Péng Yíngyù, jyutping: paang4 jing4 juk6), known as Peng the Monk (彭和尚), was one of the Five Wanderers of the Ming Order. He was a historical figure who was a leader of the Red Turban Rebellion and a long-time anti-Mongol activist.
Biography
Five Wanderers
Peng Yingyu was one of the Five Wanderers, a group of senior Ming Order members who were independent of the main leadership structure. He was known for his upright character and his commitment to resisting Mongol rule.
Protecting Bai Guishou
When Ding Minjun of the Emei Order tried to extract information about Xie Xun and the Dragon-Slaying Sabre from Bai Guishou, Peng Yingyu intervened to protect him. During the confrontation, Ding Minjun stabbed Peng Yingyu in the eye, blinding him in one eye. Despite this injury, Peng Yingyu continued to serve the Ming Order and fight against Mongol oppression.
Ming Order activities
Peng Yingyu participated in various Ming Order activities, including the defense of Bright Peak and the rescue of the Six Major Sects from Wan’an Temple. He remained loyal to Zhang Wuji after Zhang Wuji became Ming Order leader.
Personality and traits
Peng Yingyu was righteous, principled, and willing to sacrifice for his comrades. His protection of Bai Guishou despite personal risk demonstrated his loyalty and sense of duty.
Behind the scenes
Historical figure
Peng Yingyu (died 1353) was a real historical figure, a Buddhist monk and leader of the Red Turban Rebellion during the late Yuan dynasty. He was from Yuanzhou, Jiangxi, and was known as “Peng the Patriarch” (彭祖师) by his followers. He played a significant role in organizing anti-Mongol resistance and was killed at Ruizhou in 1353.
Source
Character information was drawn from docs/fetched-data/HSDS_20251027_082242/人物/彭莹玉_20251027_001032.json and the novel.
See also
- Five Wanderers
- Ming Order
- Bai Guishou — Protected by Peng Yingyu
- Ding Minjun — Injured Peng Yingyu
- The Heavenly Sword and the Dragon Sabre