With the support of the 108 heroes of Liangshan, Song Jiang becomes their leader andcommander, ascending to the Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness in glory.

Yet, the mountain refuge for bandits and criminals is only a temporary spiritual homefor Song Jiang. What he longs for is to return to the court to do his service, and to find a place in history. Sadly, Emperor Huizong of Song is not a clear-sighted ruler. Neither are destined for what they dream of – their aspirations for greatness are never to be realised.

108 Heroes III starts from chapter 72 of The Water Margin and ends with the book’s final chapter 120. It follows Song Jiang’s strategy to gain imperial attention: on one hand, he shows off the prowess of the Liangshan heroes in their standoff against the imperial army; on the other hand, he openly shares his own aspirations with captured officials.

By cleverly deploying Yan Qing who persuades the famous courtesan Li Shishi to help, Song Jiang successfully petitions for imperial amnesty.

The Liangshan heroes, who set out to deliver justice on Heaven’s behalf, now battle with the Liao state and rebel leaders Tian Hu, Wang Qing and Fang La, at Emperor Huizong’s
order. What they receive in exchange for their sweat, their blood and their lives, is the tragedy of unquestioning loyalty for the Emperor. Song Jiang leads a gang of outlaws to exterminate other outlaws, suffering a great number of casualties. What he receives from the court is a plot to end his life.Loyalty can find no home. When will the palace be rebuilt?

As a woman, Li Shishi hopes to find love from Yan Qing. Li Kui and the 108 heroes swearloyalty to Song Jiang, hoping to live and die as brothers. And Song Jiang stakes everything on Emperor Huizong, but his reward from the Emperor is a cup of poisoned wine.

108 Heroes III is the tumultuous roar of heroic spirits. It is a thunderous transformation of Beijing opera.