Background
The Water Margin describes Zhou Tong as a well built and strong man with a broad face and a loud booming voice. He is a powerful fighter and wields a long spear in battle. He resembles Xiang Yu and is thus nicknamed "Little Conqueror". Zhou Tong is from Qingzhou (in present-day Shandong) and he becomes the chief of a group of bandits on Mount Peach Blossom.
One day, Li Zhong passes by the mountain and Zhou Tong attempts to rob him. However, Zhou Tong is no match for Li Zhong and Li defeats him in a fight. Zhou Tong is impressed with Li Zhong's skill and he offers his position as chief of the bandits to Li. Li Zhong becomes the new chief with Zhou Tong as his second-in-command.
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