| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 鲍旭, 鮑旭, Bào Xù |
| Nickname | 60 - Earthly Violent Star - 地暴星 (Dìbào Xīng) - Địa Bạo Tinh; God of Death (喪門神, Sāngménshén, Táng Môn Thần) |
| Other name | Bào Húc |
| INFORMATION | |
| Birth Place | Yishui County, Yizhou (沂州沂水县; huyện Nghi Thủy, Nghi Châu) |
| Death Reason | Killed in battle at Muzhou (睦州, Mùzhōu, Mục Châu) by Shi Bao (石宝, Shí Bǎo, Thạch Bảo) during the campaign against Fang La (方腊, Fāng Là, Phương Lạp) |
| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Liangshan Marsh |
| Battles | Campaign against the Liao Dynasty, Campaign against Tian Hu, Campaign against Wang Qing, Campaign against Fang La |
Bao Xu: The God of the Funeral Gate
Bao Xu is a prominent fictional warrior in the classic Chinese epic Water Margin. Originally a formidable bandit chieftain holding Mount Gu, he joins the Liangshan stronghold after crossing paths with the ferocious Black Whirlwind, Li Kui. Ranked 60th among the 108 Stars of Destiny as the Earthly Violent Star, his chilling moniker—the God of the Funeral Gate—reflects his ruthless demeanor and terrifying presence on the battlefield.
Military Role and Battlefield Legacy
Within the literary depiction of the Northern Song Dynasty, he acts as an unstoppable shock infantry commander. Wielding a deadly broadsword and charging recklessly into hostile ranks, he serves as Li Kui’s closest combat partner. Together, they lead assault forces that consistently overwhelm enemy defensive lines during imperial pacification campaigns.
Historical & Literary Timeline
Joining the Liangshan Brotherhood
After engaging in combat with Li Kui and Jiao Ting, he surrenders his fortress and pledges eternal allegiance to the Liangshan Marsh.
The Fall at Hangzhou
During the grueling southern campaign against Fang La, Bao Xu pursues glory at the battle of Hangzhou, where he is ambushed and slain by enemy general Shi Bao.
Key Relationships
- Li Kui: The two shared an unbreakable martial bond, frequently teaming up as Liangshan’s most destructive vanguard duo.
- Song Jiang: As supreme commander, Song Jiang successfully channeled the wild ferocity of Bao Xu toward loyalty, honor, and national defense.
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