Shi Yong
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Shi Yong (石勇) is a character in the Water Margin.
'Stone general' (石将军) Shi Yong was from Damingfu and made his living through gambling. He stood at 8 feet, had a pale yellowish complexion, sharp eyes and a clean shaven face.
Once, Shi Yong killed someone with a punch while gambling and fled to Chai Jin's residence to avoid arrest. Later, he went to find Song Jiang, but found out that Song Jiang was out hiding from the authorities. Shi Yong eventually met Song Jiang and delivered a letter from Song Jiang's family. In the letter, Song Qing wrote to Song Jiang, telling him that their father had passed away. Song Jiang wept bitterly after reading the letter and rushed home immediately, while Shi Yong followed the rest of the heroes back to Liangshan to join the band.
Shi Yong became one of the leaders of the Liangshan infantry and 72 Earthly Fiends. After the heroes had been granted amnesty by the emperor, Shi Yong followed them on their campaigns against the Liao Tartars and southern rebels, making great contributions to the imperial court. During the Fang La campaign, Shi Yong was assigned to attack Wengzhou together with Li Yun. He was shocked to see Li Yun being trampled to death by Wang Shangshu and tried to avenge him, but was also speared to death by Wang Shangshu.
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