The characters in the novel Water Margin are the direct descendants of Huyan Zan, the founder of iron whip in Song Dynasty.

Before going to Liangshan, he was under the rule of Runing County. He was strong in martial arts, brave and good at fighting, and was not brave enough.

Because he is good at making two octagonal Strafe, he is nicknamed "Shuang Bian"

Hu Yanzhuo ranks eighth in the highest day star, and should be on Tianwei star.

When he was in Liangshan, he took the eighth place and was named the fourth member of the "Ma Jun Hu Jiang"

After Liangshan joined the army, he conquered Liao, Wang Qing, Fang La, etc. and made great contributions.

Hu was appointed commander-in-chief of the Royal Camp.

Then he led a great army and defeated the four princes of Jin Wushu. The army went all the way to Huaixi and Hu was killed.