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Shen Qinggang

Shen Qinggang

Shen Qinggang (simplified: 沈青刚, traditional: 沈青剛, Jyutping: sam2 cing1 gong1, pinyin: Shěn Qīnggāng) was a martial artist and one of the Four Ghosts of the Yellow River during the late Song Dynasty. As a member of this notorious group, he served Wanyan Honglie and was involved in the attempt to capture Temüjin during the confrontation at the cliff.

Biography

Service to Wanyan Honglie

Shen Qinggang and his fellow Four Ghosts of the Yellow River were employed by Wanyan Honglie to capture Temüjin. They accompanied the Jin prince during the confrontation at the cliff, where Wanyan Honglie demanded Temujin’s surrender.

Attempt to capture Temujin

When Wanyan Honglie ordered the capture of Temüjin, Shen Qinggang and his three companions rushed up the mountain using their qinggong skills. They were skilled martial artists, not ordinary soldiers, and were able to deflect the arrows shot by Zhebie and Borchu using soft shields.

Defeat by Ke Zhen’e

Shen Qinggang and his companions were defeated by Ke Zhen’e, who threw them down the mountain one by one. Despite their martial arts skills, they were no match for the Jiangnan Seven Freaks member’s superior abilities.

Escape with Wanyan Honglie

After the defeat of Wang Khan and Jamukha’s forces, Shen Qinggang and the other Four Ghosts fought their way out of the chaos, protecting Wanyan Honglie as they fled back to Zhongdu.

Personality and traits

Loyalty to employer

Shen Qinggang demonstrated unwavering loyalty to Wanyan Honglie, willing to undertake dangerous missions to capture Temüjin and protect his employer during their escape.

Professional mercenary

As a member of the Four Ghosts of the Yellow River, Shen Qinggang operated as a professional mercenary, willing to work for various employers who could pay for their services.

Martial arts abilities

Qinggong skills

Shen Qinggang possessed excellent qinggong skills, allowing him to rush up the mountain quickly and evade arrows shot by skilled archers like Zhebie and Borchu.

Defensive techniques

He was skilled in using soft shields to deflect incoming arrows, demonstrating his defensive martial arts abilities.

Relationships

Four Ghosts membership

Shen Qinggang’s closest relationships were with his fellow Four Ghosts of the Yellow River: Wu Qinglie, Ma Qingxiong, and Qian Qingjian. They worked together as a team and supported each other in various missions.

Wanyan Honglie

Shen Qinggang was employed by Wanyan Honglie and demonstrated loyalty to the Jin prince, protecting him during their escape from the battlefield.

Behind the scenes

Shen Qinggang’s character represents the professional mercenaries who operated in the jianghu during the late Song Dynasty, willing to serve various masters for payment.

See also