The story about mother-in-law's tattoo was not recorded in Song Dynasty's notes or unofficial history's, including The Compilation of Jin Tuo by the son of Yue Fei. The record of the tattoo on Yue Fei's back began with The Original Biography of the Song Dynasty compiled by Yuan people: "He Zhu's early days, bow, fly off his skirt, and cast it on his back, with the words' loyalty to the country', which went deep into the skin." There is a saying that because the system of "tattooing as a soldier" is still being implemented, Yue Fei tattooed the word "loyal to serve the country" on his back when he joined the army.
Novels and plays about Yue Fei in Ming Dynasty, such as Ji, Wu Zhongchuan and Legend of Qi, all describe the tattoo on Yue Fei's back. Tattoos have different versions, and the most popular one is "loyalty to the country". Some scholars believe that the word "loyal to the country" at this time is caused by confusing the word "loyal to the monarch and flying to the country" given by Song Gaozong.
The genealogy of Yue family in Tangmen compiled in Ming Dynasty said that the word "loyal to the country" was stabbed to death by Yue Fei in the early years of Jingkang, but the genealogy came out late, and the authenticity of this matter needs to be verified. The love story of "mother-in-law's tattoo" was first seen in the manuscript "So View Legend" in Qing Dynasty and the commentary "Zhong Jing Saying Covenant" by Hang Qiancai. The story of mother-in-law's tattoo in Shuo Yue has a wide influence and has become a well-known story.
2. Clear rewards and punishments
"Freeze and kill, don't tear down the house, starve and don't fight" is the slogan of Yue Jiajun, and it is also a true portrayal. Damage crops, hinder farming, unfair trade? Chop! Therefore, wherever Yue Jiajun went, the people all watched with joy. "Raise your hand and raise your forehead, and you will cry with admiration."
Yue Fei shares joys and sorrows with the soldiers, treats people kindly, and often eats with the foot soldiers at the bottom. When the foot soldiers were injured, Yue Fei personally asked; If the family of foot soldiers is difficult, the relevant institutions can give more money; Soldiers died, and they got a generous pension. Li also often sympathizes with the widows of soldiers.
3. Confucian style
Yue Fei's literary talent goes without saying that dozens of poems are enough to illustrate. Besides, he likes reading and his calligraphy is good. At that time, he was called "the room has shelves" and "the word is better than the Soviet style". He also loves to associate with literati and scholars. "All contacts are noble."
Although Yue Fei is a military commander, he is brilliant in literary talent and has the demeanor of a Confucian general. He is a lonely hero, full of ambition, and nobody appreciates him. I want to give my heart to Yao Qin, but I have no choice. "There are few bosom friends, who will listen?"
Xiao Zhongshan written by him is not as lofty as Man Jianghong, but it expresses his silent cry through the strings. In this life, Yue Fei fought against gold in the Southern Song Dynasty, fought bloody battles, and was totally loyal, not for fame. He only wants to meet a wise king and comfort his loneliness.