Originally Posted by
xiaolong
I'm fascinated by Yang Kang too. I don't think Jin Yong put YK and GJ in a fair situation. YK grew up thinking him was a Jin. GJ knew from birth that he's a Song. YK was clearly at a disadvantage when it came to Song patriotism. Say for example, it's WWII era - you grow up thinking you are a Japanese of royal lineage. Then suddenly you are told you are Chinese and must join the Chinese army to fight the Japanese. I'll be like, "HUH?!! WTF!!!!"
Man, even Moses knew he was a Jew from young when he was raised in the Egyptian court.