Du Qian is one of the pioneers of the outlaw band at Liangshan Marsh. Wang Lun takes the position of chief while Du Qian takes the second leadership position in the outlaw band. Song Wan and Zhu Gui join them later. Du Qian is one of the leaders of the Liangshan infantry. During the campaign against the rebel leader Fang La, Song Wan is trampled to death by enemy cavalry.