The Water Margin - Season 2 - Eps 6: Mourn the Slaughter of So Many

Name: Eps 6: Mourn the Slaughter of So Many
Released: 1974-02-05
Rating: 3.8

1974-02-05 • 50 min • ⭐ 7.6/10

China is under attack. General Huang Lung has been defeated, his army destroyed by the invading Mongol forces. Kao Chiu acts swiftly to appease the Emperor, recalling General Hu from political exile to lead China's forces against the invaders. With a string of successful campaigns the General soon beats back the Mongols; Kao is credited with choosing General Hu to lead such a vital campaign. Wary of General Hu, Kao hatches a further scheme, which sends the son of the General, Hu Yen-I, on a suicide mission against Liang Shan Po, hoping that this will spur General Hu into action. If one man can defeat Lin Chung it is his former commanding officer, General Hu.

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About The Water Margin

Title: The Water Margin

First Air Date: 1973-10-02

Last Air Date: 1974-03-26

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.6/10 (from 12 votes)

Language: JA

Seasons: 2

Total Episodes: 26

Network: Nippon TV

Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure

Production Companies: Xian Longrui Film and TV Culture Media Co., Nippon Television Network Corporation

Synopsis

The Water Margin is a Japanese television series based on Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. The novel details the trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the Song Dynasty. This adaptation follows Lin Chung and his clashes with the local government official Kao Chiu. The Water Margin is famous for its, sometimes obscure, but memorable philosophical quotes, such as "Do not despise the snake for having no horns,for who is to say it will not become a dragon?""