Background
The novel describes Duan Jingzhu as a man with red hair and a yellow beard, which earns him the nickname "Golden Haired Dog". He is from Zhuozhou, Hebei, and used to be a horse thief. He steals horses in the north and sells them in the south. He manages to get his hands on the "Jade Lion" (玉獅子), a precious steed belonging to a Jurchen prince.
Duan Jingzhu intends join the outlaws at Liangshan Marsh and present the steed to Chao Gai. He passes by the Zeng Family Fortress along the way and the Jade Lion is stolen from him by the Zengs. The Zengs hurl abusive remarks at Liangshan and taunt Liangshan to attack them.
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