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Shi Xiu石秀

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A native of Jiankang Prefecture in Jinling, he drifted to Jizhou to sell firewood. Seeing injustice on the road, he rescued Yang Xiong and later became sworn brothers.

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DIRECT FIGURES: 19
RELATION RECORDS: 21
SOURCE WORKS: 1

RELATIONSHIP COMPASS

Shi Xiu, and the people around them.

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MENTORSHIP

Mentorship

Teachers, disciples and transmission

1 figure · 1 record

Yan Qing
Shi Xiu→Yan Qingrecognize each other
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原来正是燕小乙哥！你认得我两个么？
Water Margin, ch. 62

KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

3 figures · 4 records

Yang Xiong2
Yang Xiong—Shi Xiusworn brothers
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杨雄与我结义
Water Margin, ch. 45
Song Jiang
Song Jiang—Shi Xiubrothers
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哥哥休慌，兄弟已知路了。
Water Margin, ch. 48
Pan Gong
Shi Xiu—Pan Gongfather-in-law
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丈丈
Water Margin, ch. 45

ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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Song Jiang
Song Jiang→Shi Xiucommand
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背后鲁智深、武松、杨雄、石秀、解珍、解宝，将带应有步军头目，撞杀入去
Water Margin, ch. 88

CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

14 figures · 14 records

Lu Zhishen
Shi Xiu→Lu Zhishenkill
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被石秀都剥了衣裳，赤条条不著一丝，悄悄去屈膝边拔出刀来，三四刀搠死了
Water Margin, ch. 45
Lu Junyi
Shi Xiu→Lu Junyisave
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石秀从楼上跳将下来，手举钢刀，杀人似砍瓜切菜，走不迭的，杀翻十数个；一只手拖住卢俊义，投南便走。
Water Margin, ch. 62
Chao Gai
Chao Gai→Shi Xiuwant behead
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喝叫：“孩儿们将这两个与我斩讫报来！”
Water Margin, ch. 47
Chai Jin
Chai Jin→Shi Xiurelease
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柴进身边取出器械，便去开枷，放了卢俊义、石秀
Water Margin, ch. 66
Sun Li
Sun Li→Shi Xiucatch
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把石秀轻轻的从马上捉过来
Water Margin, ch. 50
Liang Zhongshu
Liang Zhongshu→Shi Xiupursue and capture
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梁中书听得报来大惊，便点帐前头目，引了人马，分头去把城四门关上
Water Margin, ch. 62

THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

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Zhongli Laoren
Shi Xiu→Zhongli Laorenask for help
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石秀拜谢了，便问
Water Margin, ch. 47

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History vs. fiction

The Jianghu righteousness of the desperate third brother

novel inventionShi Xiu, the desperate third brother, swore brotherhood with Yang Xiong, killed Pan Qiaoyun in anger, and later bravely rescued Lu Junyi at the execution ground in Daming Prefecture.
Shi Xiu, as a representative figure of the chivalrous market-place hero in "Water Margin" who draws his sword to help when seeing injustice on the road, has a distinct personality that is deeply rooted in people's hearts. Chapter 063 of "Water Margin" writes: "话说当时石秀和卢俊义两个在城内走投没路，四下里人马合来，众做公的把挠钩搭住，套索绊翻。" However, the "History of Song: Biography of Zhang Shuye" records the uprising of Song Jiang in only a few words, and the specific names and deeds of the thirty-six men are mostly untraceable. The thrilling plots such as his sworn brotherhood with Yang Xiong, the killing of his sister-in-law, and the rescue at the execution ground in Daming Prefecture, all lack historical archival support and are purely fictional episodes created by the novel to shape the heroes' character of avenging wrongs and expressing their grudges.

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brothers← Song Jiang → Shi XiulitWater Margin, ch. 48
Original text (1)
1. 哥哥休慌，兄弟已知路了。
  Water Margin, ch. 48
command← Song Jiang → Shi XiulitWater Margin, ch. 88
Original text (1)
1. 背后鲁智深、武松、杨雄、石秀、解珍、解宝，将带应有步军头目，撞杀入去
  Water Margin, ch. 88
killShi Xiu → Lu ZhishenlitWater Margin, ch. 45 Water Margin, ch. 46
Original text (2)
1. 被石秀都剥了衣裳，赤条条不著一丝，悄悄去屈膝边拔出刀来，三四刀搠死了
  Water Margin, ch. 45
2. 石秀飕地掣出腰刀，便与杨雄说道：“此事只问迎儿，便知端的。”
  Original relation: slay · Water Margin, ch. 46
saveShi Xiu → Lu JunyilitWater Margin, ch. 62
Original text (1)
1. 石秀从楼上跳将下来，手举钢刀，杀人似砍瓜切菜，走不迭的，杀翻十数个；一只手拖住卢俊义，投南便走。
  Water Margin, ch. 62
want behead← Chao Gai → Shi XiulitWater Margin, ch. 47
Original text (1)
1. 喝叫：“孩儿们将这两个与我斩讫报来！”
  Water Margin, ch. 47
recognize each otherShi Xiu → Yan QinglitWater Margin, ch. 62
Original text (1)
1. 原来正是燕小乙哥！你认得我两个么？
  Water Margin, ch. 62
release← Chai Jin → Shi XiulitWater Margin, ch. 66
Original text (1)
1. 柴进身边取出器械，便去开枷，放了卢俊义、石秀
  Water Margin, ch. 66
sworn brothers← Yang Xiong → Shi XiulitWater Margin, ch. 45 Water Margin, ch. 46 Water Margin, ch. 47
Original text (3)
1. 杨雄与我结义
  Water Margin, ch. 45
2. 杨雄道：“兄弟，你休怪我。是我一时愚蠢，不是了。酒后失言，反被那婆娘瞒过了，怪兄弟相闹不得。我今特来寻贤弟，负荆请罪。”
  Water Margin, ch. 46
3. 杨雄扶起那人来，叫与石秀相见
  Water Margin, ch. 47
sworn brothersShi Xiu → Yang XionglitWater Margin, ch. 44 Water Margin, ch. 45
Original text (3)
1. 我今日就结义你做个弟兄如何
  Water Margin, ch. 44
2. 这个叔叔，便是拙夫新认义的兄弟。
  Original relation: sworn brothers · Water Margin, ch. 45
3. 兄弟感承哥哥把做亲骨肉一般看待
  Water Margin, ch. 45
catch← Sun Li → Shi XiulitWater Margin, ch. 50
Original text (1)
1. 把石秀轻轻的从马上捉过来
  Water Margin, ch. 50
pursue and capture← Liang Zhongshu → Shi XiulitWater Margin, ch. 62
Original text (1)
1. 梁中书听得报来大惊，便点帐前头目，引了人马，分头去把城四门关上
  Water Margin, ch. 62
catchShi Xiu → He TongjunlitWater Margin, ch. 86
Original text (1)
1. 杨雄、石秀两步军头领，齐上把贺统军撚翻在肚皮下
  Water Margin, ch. 86
frame← Pan Qiaoyun → Shi XiulitWater Margin, ch. 45
Original text (1)
1. 撺定是反说我无礼
  Water Margin, ch. 45
fightShi Xiu → Dian Xiao'erlitWater Margin, ch. 46
Original text (1)
1. 被石秀手起，一拳一个，都打翻了。
  Water Margin, ch. 46
slayShi Xiu → Zhu ChaofenglitWater Margin, ch. 50
Original text (1)
1. 早被石秀一刀剁翻，割了首级
  Water Margin, ch. 50
killShi Xiu → ToutuolitWater Margin, ch. 45 Water Margin, ch. 46
Original text (2)
1. 被石秀将刀就颈上一勒，杀倒在地
  Water Margin, ch. 45
2. 石秀飕地掣出腰刀，便与杨雄说道：“此事只问迎儿，便知端的。”
  Original relation: slay · Water Margin, ch. 46
father-in-lawShi Xiu → Pan GonglitWater Margin, ch. 45
Original text (1)
1. 丈丈
  Water Margin, ch. 45
slayShi Xiu → Qiu XianglitWater Margin, ch. 109
Original text (1)
1. 石秀搠死丘翔
  Water Margin, ch. 109
capture aliveShi Xiu → Wu ZhilitWater Margin, ch. 116
Original text (1)
1. 李俊，石秀生擒吴值
  Water Margin, ch. 116
ask for helpShi Xiu → Zhongli LaorenlitWater Margin, ch. 47
Original text (1)
1. 石秀拜谢了，便问
  Water Margin, ch. 47
battleShi Xiu → Zhang LilitWater Margin, ch. 91
Original text (1)
1. 正撞著石秀。斗了三五合
  Water Margin, ch. 91