2. By describing the grand story that Shui Bo, a Liangshan hero, resisted oppression, grew up to be accepted by the Song Dynasty, and finally perished after acceptance, the book artistically reflected the whole process of the Sung River Uprising in the history of China, profoundly revealed the social roots of the uprising, enthusiastically praised the rebellious struggle and social ideals of the uprising heroes, and specifically revealed the internal historical reasons for the failure of the uprising.