Among the martial arts masters written by Jin Yong, Zhang Sanfeng is definitely a special case. As the founder of the Wudang Sect, he never married in his life, can you imagine the reason behind this? The story mentions that Zhang Sanfeng was deeply attracted to a heroine when he was young, this heroine is not only beautiful, but also extraordinary, she is Guo Xiang, the daughter of the hero Guo Jing and the heroine Huang Rong. As the saying goes, "When you meet in Pingshui, why bother to know each other", although their encounter was short, it was enough for Zhang Sanfeng to remember for a lifetime.
In Jin Yong's rich martial arts world, Zhang Sanfeng is an admirable martial arts master. He is not only excellent in martial arts, but also has high morals, and is the founder of the Wu-Tang Clan. is such a martial arts giant, but there is a puzzling personal choice - he has never married in his life.
When Zhang Sanfeng was young, he also traveled in the rivers and lakes. In his younger years, a chance encounter changed his life. That time, at the top of Huashan Mountain, Zhang Sanfeng was injured by catching thieves and met Guo Xiang by chance. Guo Xiang is not only beautiful, but also strong in martial arts, she is the only daughter of Guo Jing and Huang Rong, and has inherited her parents' chivalrous tenderness and intelligence since she was a child.
At that time, Guo Xiang was emotionally frustrated because of his unrequited love for Yang Guo, the Condor Hero. When Zhang Sanfeng saw Guo Xiang, she happened to be in a low mood with tears in the corners of her eyes. Such a beautiful and fragile woman made Zhang Sanfeng, who saw the rivers and lakes for the first time, deeply moved. He could have chosen to comfort her and even express his emotions, but because Guo Xiang was caring for Yang Guo at the time, Zhang Sanfeng could only silently bury this emotion in his heart.
Guo Xiang is a beautiful encounter for Zhang Sanfeng, but also a lifelong regret. Later, Zhang Sanfeng transformed this feeling into the pursuit of martial arts, and he deeply studied Taoist culture and founded the Wudang School. Although the Wudang faction did not stipulate that he should not marry a wife and have children, Zhang Sanfeng never entered the palace of marriage. It can be said that Guo Xiang's appearance, although short-lived, is enough for Zhang Sanfeng to remember for life.
This emotion not only affected Zhang Sanfeng's personal life, but also indirectly affected his martial arts pursuits. He put all his energy into martial arts and cultivation, and eventually became a peerless martial arts master. Zhang Sanfeng's martial arts achievements are partly due to his unfinished feelings for Guo Xiang, and he uses his lifelong celibacy to gaze at this unforgettable memory.
Zhang Sanfeng's seven apprentices, their names are connected together, as if they are also telling an unfinished relationship. This can't help but make people think, do the names of these apprentices also imply Zhang Sanfeng's nostalgia for Guo Xiang? Whenever their names are mentioned, does it also remind Zhang Sanfeng of the short but beautiful time with Guo Xiang?
Life is like a play, there are always many "ifs". If Zhang Sanfeng bravely expressed his heart back then, if Guo Xiang was not so obsessed with Yang Guo, would their endings be completely different? These are all unanswerable questions. But what is certain is that Zhang Sanfeng's life, because of this love hidden deep in his heart, has become more colorful and meaningful.
In the process of exploring why Zhang Sanfeng never married, we are not only reviewing the love story of a martial arts master, but also gaining insight into the emotions and morals of an era. Zhang Sanfeng's story is like a mirror, reflecting the attitudes and values of people in that era towards love, marriage and personal choices.
His story also reminds us that everyone's choices are the result of many factors, and emotions are only one of them. Zhang Sanfeng chose celibacy, perhaps because he focused his life on the refinement and spiritual pursuit of martial arts, which was extremely rare at the time. This way of life and choice of his had a profound impact on the later Wudang School and even the entire martial arts.
Through Zhang Sanfeng's story, we can see that even in that era of emphasizing chivalry and martial arts, love is still an indelible emotion in people's hearts. It can affect a person's life choices and even change a person's destiny. And Zhang Sanfeng's choice undoubtedly left us with a profound enlightenment - sometimes, giving up is also a beautiful patience, and unfinished emotions can also become the driving force of a lifetime.
Zhang Sanfeng's life is a legend and an unfinished love song. His story teaches us that every choice in life is full of meaning and every emotion deserves respect. Even if an emotion is not fulfilled, it can be transformed into a force that pushes you forward. In this story, we not only see the growth trajectory of a martial arts master, but also experience the emotional entanglements of an era.