Originally Posted by
EdenResident
I think that just highlights how important strong leadership is. Because Yang Xiao was stuck with the inner fighting and later on Cheng Kun, the 5 flags were without a leader so their collaboration can't be very good. Besides, it's not like Yang Xiao had enough authority to order them anyway.
And yes, I totally agree about the uselessness of Wulin against military battles. Come to think of it, has there been any point in any Jin Yong's novels where Wulin made a difference? I know Jin Yong can't change history but anytime Wulin comes up against a real army, it's a freaking wreck. Sometimes, I wonder why kings like Zhao Min's father or Wanyan Honglie even bothered dealing with Wulin. Just let them be. Just let those self-absorbed people fight among themselves to figure out the "best under universe" because we all know when it comes to national security, these self-proclaimed "gaoshou" are as dangerous as a puppy. I mean, Genghis Khan didn't give two shits about Wulin and he seemed to do OK.