In Jin Yong's martial arts novels, many characters with distinct personalities have been created, and it is Guo Jing who deserves the word "big hero". Guo Jing's journey from ignorance at the beginning, to having the power of self-preservation, to the final famous earthquake, it was very difficult to go all the way. At the same time, he was also lucky to meet many mentors and friends, and with their help, he grew into a generation of heroes. However, at the end of "Divine Eagle Hero", Jin Yong let Guo Jing and his wife die in Xiangyang. Why? Listen to shi jun to give everyone a slow talk.
Guo Jing
Guo Jing's growth and change
From the day of his birth, Guo Jing was destined to bear the hatred of the country and the family. At that time, the "Jingkang Change" occurred in the Central Plains, and Qiu Chuji named them both "Guo Jing" and "Yang Kang". Guo Jing's father also died in this disaster. Guo Jing, who lost his father at an early age, grew up with his mother in the rebel army, and although the Mongol army was not bad for their wives, they were not "their own people" after all. After losing a bet with Qiu Chuji, the Seven Monsters of Jiangnan went to the desert to teach Guo Jing martial arts. Under their subtle influence, Guo Jing has a very strong patriotic feeling. All this paved the way for his later death on the battlefield.
Of course, "The Legend of the Archery Hero" is mainly about Guo Jing's growth history, how he grew from a young boy to the backbone of the jianghu. At this time, Guo Jing spent most of his energy on traveling the rivers and lakes, and he was still far away from national politics. It wasn't until he married Huang Rong, had children, and gained a certain position in the jianghu that he focused on national security. And the name Guo Jing gave to his children also doomed him.
Guo Jing with his daughter
Guo Jing and Huang Rong have three children, namely: the eldest daughter Guo Fu, the second daughter Guo Xiang, and the youngest son Guo Shaoyu. In addition to Guo Fu, both Guo Xiang and Guo Shaoyu were born in Xiangyang. At this time, Guo Jing was bent on resisting the Yuan, so the name given to his children was also full of deep meaning. The names of these three people read together: "Fu (Fu) Xiang Breaker", that is, he wants to assist the Xiangyang defenders in defeating the enemy who has come to besiege the city.
The inevitability of Guo Jing's death in Xiangyang
As we all know, the Mongolian iron horse runs across the world, and eurasia is difficult to find an opponent. Guo Jing tried to resist the attack of the Mongol Iron Horse on his own, not to mention the fool's dream, but it was also very difficult. Therefore, the fate of Guo Jing and Huang Rong can only be to die in Xiangyang in battle. Moreover, there is a saying in China's martial arts jianghu, called: "The great hero is for the country and the people." Guo Jing, as a "great hero" respected by everyone in the rivers and lakes, can only fight to the death and not retreat when the country is broken and the nation is in danger, and it is impossible to abandon the people of Xiangyang and leave alone.
Mr. and Mrs. Guo Jing
In addition, Jin Yong's novels have always been based on the real historical background as a reference, and it is impossible to distort history. In real history, Xiangyang was indeed occupied by the Yuan army, so Guo Jing could only lose, not win. For Guo Jing, who is defending the city, failure means sacrifice. This sacrifice not only highlights his heroic image, but also echoes the patriotic education he received from childhood and the name given to his children. Therefore, Guo Jing and his wife had to die.
As for Huang Rong accompanying Guo Jing to death in battle, on the one hand, it is to reflect the deep feelings of their husband and wife, and the husband sings with the woman. On the other hand, it is to show that Huang Rong, under the influence of Guo Jing, has changed from a refined egoist to a person with family and country feelings.