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Ling Zhen
Ling Zhen is a fictional character in "Water Margin", one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature. Nicknamed "Heaven Shaking Thunder", he ranks 52nd among the 108 Stars of Destiny and 16th among the 72 Earthly Fiends.
Background.
Ling Zhen is from Yanling (燕陵; believed to be present-day Yanling County, Henan). He not only excels in archery and military skills, but also has extensive expertise in pyrotechnics and firearms. He is so skilled in firing
a new marquisate, and awarded it to one of his sons under a village marquis title.
Life in the Three Kingdoms period Death.
Guo Huai died on 23 February 255 during Cao Mao's reign. He was posthumously appointed as General-in-Chief (大將軍) and granted the posthumous title "Marquis Zhen" (貞侯).
Family and relatives.
Guo Huai married a younger sister of the Wei general Wang Ling. In 251, Wang Ling started a rebellion in Shouchun (壽春; around present