As shown on this paper-cut, the favorite
weapon of Guan Sheng is a big hallberd. Direct descendant
of a famous general of the Han Dynasty, he is called
in reinforcement by the Empire when the Northern
Capital, Daming, is attacked by Song Jiang.
Incarnating "bravery", he suggests a daring
strategy : he intends to attack the Liang Shan |
Marsh fortress to weaken the troops of
Song Jiang based around Daming. With his captains,
Xuan Zan
et Hao Si-wen, he will win some battles and even capture
Zhang Heng and Ruan the 7th but will be caught in a
trap. Captured, he will be persuaded by Song
Jiang of the justice of the outlaws fight and join
their ranks.
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