Background
The Water Margin describes Shi Yong as a man eight chi tall with a pale yellowish complexion, sharp eyes and clean shaven face. He is from Daming Prefecture (in present-day Handan) and earns a living by gambling. Shi Yong kills someone with a punch in a gambling session and he flees to Chai Jin's residence for refuge after that.
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