| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 解珍, 解珍, Xiè Zhēn |
| Nickname | 34 - Heavenly Violent Star - 天暴星 (Tiānbào Xīng) - Thiên Bạo Tinh; Two-Headed Snake (兩頭蛇, Liǎngtóushé, Lưỡng Đầu Xà) |
| Other name | Giải Trân |
| INFORMATION | |
| Birth Place | Dongjing (东京; Đông Kinh) |
| Death Reason | Fell into a pit trap and was killed by arrows and spears at Muzhou (睦州, Mùzhōu, Mục Châu) during the Fang La (方腊, Fāng Là, Phương Lạp) campaign |
| FAMILY | |
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| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Liangshan Marsh |
| Battles | Defense of Dengzhou, Campaign against the Liao Dynasty, Campaign against Tian Hu, Campaign against Wang Qing, Campaign against Fang La |
Biography of Xie Zhen
Xie Zhen, also celebrated by his moniker “Two-Headed Snake,” stands as a pivotal martial figure in the classic Chinese epic Water Margin. Originating from Dengzhou during the tumultuous Northern Song Dynasty, he honed formidable wilderness survival skills and unmatched prowess using a steel hunting fork. Together with his younger brother Xie Bao, he roamed the mountains as a professional hunter before unjust circumstances forced them into a life of rebellion.
Their fortune took a dark turn when local squire Mao conspired to claim credit for a ferocious tiger the brothers had successfully hunted. Framed and thrown into prison, the brothers faced imminent execution until an audacious rescue orchestrated by Sun Xin and Gu Dasao liberated them. Fleeing corrupt authorities, they found refuge among the outlaws of Mount Liang. Within the grand Liangshan order, he achieved the rank of 34th leader, designated as the Heavenly Precious Star and serving as a fearless infantry commander.
Xie Zhen: Literary Journey & Timeline
The Tiger Trap and Treachery
After killing a predatory tiger in Dengzhou, the Xie brothers fall victim to Squire Mao’s political machinations and suffer wrongful imprisonment.
The Liangshan Allegiance
Liberated by their allies in a daring raid, Xie Zhen and his companions eliminate their persecutors and pledge allegiance to Song Jiang at Liangshan Marsh.
Tragedy at Phoenix Pavilion
During the decisive campaign against southern rebel Fang La, the brave scout scales treacherous cliffs but plunges to his death when enemy sentries sever his climbing ropes.
Key Relationships and Allies
- Xie Bao: His devoted younger brother and lifelong partner in arms throughout their mountain hunts and military campaigns.
- Song Jiang: The supreme Liangshan chieftain whom he served with unwavering loyalty across diverse battlefield campaigns.
- Gu Dasao & Sun Xin: Vital kinsfolk who engineered the Dengzhou jailbreak that preserved his life.
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