| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 郑天寿, 鄭天壽, Zhèng Tiānshòu |
| Nickname | 74 - Earthly Strange Star - 地异星 (Dìyì Xīng) - Địa Dị Tinh; White-Faced Gentleman (白面郎君, Báimiàn Lángjūn, Bạch Diện Lang Quân) |
| Other name | Trịnh Thiên Thọ |
| INFORMATION | |
| Birth Place | Qingzhou (青州; Thanh Châu) |
| Death Reason | Killed in battle at Qingxi (青溪, Qīngxī, Thanh Khê) during the campaign against Fang La (方腊, Fāng Là, Phương Lạp) |
| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Liangshan Marsh |
| Battles | Battle of Qingzhou, Siege of Daming Prefecture, Campaign against Liao, Campaign against Fang La |
Life of Zheng Tianshou in Water Margin
Zheng Tianshou is a prominent fictional warrior from the classic Chinese epic Water Margin. Known by his striking epithet the “White-Faced Gentleman” (Baimian Langjun), he ranks 74th among the 108 Stars of Destiny and embodies the Earth-Odd Star (Diyi Xing). Originally hailing from Suzhou, he was a trained silversmith who turned to martial arts after a commercial dispute forced him to leave his trade and wander the wilderness as an agile swordsman.
During the tumultuous era of the Northern Song Dynasty, he found refuge at Mount Qingfeng, becoming the third-in-command of an outlaw fortress alongside Yan Shun and Wang Ying. Despite his pale, gentlemanly complexion and refined demeanor, he was fiercely determined and adept at close-quarters combat, earning respect among regional outlaws and common folk alike.
Role in the Liangshan Brotherhood
When the bandits intercepted Song Jiang, an unexpected revelation of identity transformed their initial hostility into deep reverence. Zheng Tianshou joined the Liangshan band alongside his mountain allies, officially becoming a specialized light infantry officer. Throughout imperial pacification expeditions, he frequently served on dangerous reconnaissance missions, gathered military intelligence behind enemy lines, and supported decisive frontline assaults.
Literary Timeline and Major Events
The Mount Qingfeng Alliance
After discovering Song Jiang’s true identity, the bandit leaders spare his life and disband their stronghold to follow his vision of righteousness.
The Siege of Muzhou
While storming the ramparts during the Fang La campaign, Zheng Tianshou is struck and killed by a lethal boulder hurled from the city walls.
Key Alliances and Comrades
- Yan Shun & Wang Ying: Co-chieftains at Mount Qingfeng who shared his journey to Liangshan Marsh.
- Song Jiang: The grand commander whose magnetic leadership earned his unwavering loyalty and service.
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