Background
Huyan Zhuo is a descendant of Huyan Zan, a famous general of the early Song Dynasty, and he too serves the Song government as an imperial general just like his ancestor. He is respected for his bravery in battle and mastery of combat skills. He wields a pair of steel clubs in battle, which earns him his nickname "Double Clubs". His choice of colour is black, as evidenced by his flags and armour. This is trait passed down by his ancestors who also donned black in battle. He rides a black stallion in battle.
Huyan Zhuo is summoned from Running Commandery to the capital by the Emperor Huizong to lead the army to eradicate the Liangshan outlaws, on the recommendation of Cai Jing. Huyan Zhuo is flanked by his deputies Han Tao and Peng Qi. He introduces his chain-linked armoured cavalry and scores initial major victories over the Liangshan forces as his cavalry is seemingly impregnable. However, his cavalry is eventually defeated by Liangshan forces after the outlaws recruit Xu Ning to train their infantry in the use of the hooked spear. Huyan Zhuo's army is defeated by the outlaws after the loss of his "invincible" cavalry and his deputies are captured. Huyan Zhuo's deputies defect over to Liangshan.
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