Chapter 22 Jin Yong perspective

Jiang Ni Jin Yong built an independent kingdom with his magnificent and fantastic imagination and extensive knowledge all his life. He was able to "evade" the reality and make fictions from the "ancient". So as to avoid the misinterpretation and attack of the present world, it is always beneficial. People who read his novels must first have a bit of historiography and savvy, otherwise they will not be able to understand his interpretation of society, meditation on history, and insight into human nature, and can only stay in the ancient kingdom far away from the "present world". , accept a little novel and simple pleasure.

No other writer has his share of genius, who can design so many lively and closely linked plots and suspense, the writing style is graceful, full of strange interest and pleasant fragrance all the time.China's extensive and profound traditional culture has already fascinated him for a lifetime. In the process of pondering them, especially Chinese history, with his own wisdom, he extracted the essence of the traditional culture he felt, so that the plot of the story coincided with the history in the general context, and interspersed with the small details created by himself. Characters, use their lives to break through Chinese history, Chinese culture, especially the history of turmoil during the period of dynastic change!At the same time, it also "restricts" the height and breadth of his ideological realm in his works.

Chinese traditional culture is a culture of the mean, and what Jin Yong obtained is the essence of this culture of the mean! "External Confucianism and internal Taoism", "Greatness will benefit the world" is like Guo Jing's serving the country, "poor is self-care" is like Yang Guo's retreat; first "compete" noisyly, once successful, tired, and discouraged, Then "hide" easily.What a comfortable life - the most advanced and romantic ideal life of Chinese literati in all ages! Jin Yong did it, and he still wants his beloved protagonist to do so.This is the high-spirited festival of "Heroes"!

However, there is only one hero, and only one Jin Yong.Those unfortunate souls lack the inspiration, encouragement, consolation, and sympathy and support that make their lives more flexible, more resistant, and more bearable in the life of "redemption".But all "martial arts novels" practice life in a world of fighting and fighting, so how can they take care of others?Undoubtedly, Jin Yong's "misfortune" is also here. In his works, we can only appreciate the joy and desolation of the brave and "successful" people, and only see the footprints of the "successful" people-what kind of weird "footprints" are these? ——It's like a brave general commanding his tens of thousands of troops to serve the battlefield in exchange for his own fame!These rare heroes must first become a "hero" before they can have a heart for the world, serve the country and the people, and achieve a career.How does a hero grow into a hero?

He must work alone and train with his heart, and he must have outstanding intellect and ingenious opportunities, all of which are rare among thousands of people!What is particularly strange is that all "heroes" have adventures before they practice unfathomable "martial arts"—life is full of unpredictable adventures, as the saying goes, "God helps".Without "God's help", he would never be able to practice advanced martial arts. So, what can he use to become a "big" hero?Modern society does not have these! Furthermore, the enemies encountered by heroes in his works are all visible and concrete.

What about people today?Not only is there a lack of adventures, but he often cannot see clearly or see what is hindering himself, torturing himself, and beating himself.There seems to be oppression everywhere, and people don't know what to overcome, to exercise, to transcend.If he is too fierce, just be John Christophe - challenge the whole society! However, before he became a "big" hero, he couldn't wait so much that he could only destroy his fragile life.Then go on a tortuous road, like Wei Xiaobao in the movie, okay? no! Jin Yong said in "The Little Guy Wei Xiaobao" that the two most important characteristics of Wei Xiaobao are "good at adapting to the environment and showing loyalty", which are also the most prominent strengths of the Chinese people-the sense of the mean and the "smooth" personality of being impartial Therefore, the Chinese civilization can survive for thousands of years without decay, and it is their "contribution".Jin Yong believes that Wei Xiaobao's success depends on this.

In fact, the reason for Wei Xiaobao's "success" lies in his connection with "Heaven".This "heaven" is Kangxi. "Adaptation" and "loyalty" can only survive in the environment of an autocratic regime; once the autocratic regime disintegrates, it will change beyond recognition and require a new spirit to infuse.Without an absolute monarchy, Wei Xiaobao had no choice but to be a little bastard in the best possible way, and he would never be a "little guy". Today, the foundation and premise for the establishment of society, the country, and the world is the establishment of "individuals", and the establishment of individuals requires self-esteem, self-love, independent thinking and personality, corresponding spiritual and intellectual enrichment, and the rule of law that goes hand in hand. , humanistic environment; we are no longer a society where there is no order and the king is supreme, and ignorant rogues like Wei Xiaobao can only become historical figures!In this regard, Jin Yong seems a little unrealistic.

Still, Jin Yong is good enough to be a good writer.On the path he chose, he has already done the most brilliant and greatest work, indeed, there is no second literati who can do better than him.