This is really a very interesting game. In this public opinion war with Spain, Xiao Letian has the upper hand because he has obtained the most comprehensive and accurate information, while the Spanish government is still confused!
Sometimes we have to thank the world's backward information transmission technology and the scarcity of telegraph base stations in various countries. It is precisely because of this time difference that Xiao Letian can play with the rhythm of public opinion wars like a dog.
You must not release all the news in one breath. Although it is impactful, it will not drive the rhythm!
I have to release it bit by bit. First, I will release a bombshell news that the Spanish fleet attacked Brunei Bay at night, but I won’t tell you the result!
Reporters, don’t be anxious. If you keep asking, you won’t get the answer. After all, the efficiency of telegraph transmission between the East and the West is still very low. We wrote so much in the first telegram, and we can’t do anything about it!
The Chinese had nothing to say but the reporters scratched their heads anxiously and had nothing to say!
But the report still has to be written, and the editor-in-chief and the boss above are already impatient. Such hot news must be hyped, and sales rely on such breaking news to expand!
"If you can't get the latest news, get out! I'll fire you!" Many nights, these reporters were scolded by their bosses.
Not only are the bosses worried, but also the curious readers! Since the advent of the media, humans finally have a window through which they can peek into the world.
Although early newspapers were still very primitive, the information was inaccurate and even full of bizarre legends, such as vampires, zombies, mummies and other absurd news.
But at least humans have a choice, a tool that can open their eyes to see the world. Before there were newspapers, ordinary people wanted to know what the world was like. They could only listen to the pastors of the church, the feudal lords around them, and the people who traveled around the world. Word of mouth from merchants, bards and more!
It is conceivable how bizarre human understanding of the world was at that time! Any lie you tell has a market and will be believed!
Did you know that in the middle of the 20th century, the most popular section of European newspapers was adventure programs? Explorers brought various rare animals, plants, and savages from remote rainforests, deserts, and islands, as well as news about ancient ruins.
These sections are the best-selling ones. Of course, this has also led to a large number of news falsifiers. Many so-called explorers will piece together the bones, skins, feathers and other parts of several animals to create a so-called rare creature.
This kind of random fabricated news can still bring huge economic benefits!
This is a barbaric age for the media, and of course it is also a golden age for development. Human beings’ natural curiosity forces the media to grow wildly!
It’s so fun to watch the excitement! It’s human nature to watch! War is the most attractive of all news because the conflict is great enough!
The Franco-Prussian War was certainly exciting, but after all, it was a battle in Europe. News was transmitted quickly, and people could quickly get the latest battle reports, which reduced the novelty and mystery!
But this war in Asia is different. It is ancient and mysterious Asia, or Southeast Asia with dense rainforests. The conflict between ancient civilized countries and modern European powers is full of drama in itself!
Many people will never travel to Asia once in their lives. At that time, the price of a ferry ticket to Asia was simply not something that ordinary people could afford!
Only news and newspapers can satisfy their curiosity!
"Philippines! What a remote island country that is. I heard that there are volcanoes everywhere, and what comes out of the craters is gold solution!"
"There are many savages there. They fight with poisonous blow barrels and can blow thousands of poisonous needles in one breath. Can the Chinese army defeat them?"
"I heard that there is also witchcraft! They are called head-lowering techniques! There are even mysterious troops who teach the little devils to fight!"
"The witchcraft of the savage tribes in Southeast Asia will turn babies who have died into ghost armies. That is an invincible army!"
"There are also huge chimpanzees in the jungle that are as tall as mountains. Yes, they are very tall, even taller than the Tower of London... The boulders invested by these orangutans can easily sink the main battleship of the Royal Navy!"
"Sea monsters! Of course we cannot forget the existence of sea monsters. There are huge turtle goblins in the South China Sea. The entire back is an island. They are controlled by Chinese magicians and can completely block the entrance and exit of Brunei Bay..."
"The giant sea turtles can destroy the entire Spanish navy in one collision!"
The streets and alleys were full of such bizarre discussions, and South China Sea Fever became popular in all the well-informed big cities in Europe at almost the same time.
Soon this trend spread to smaller cities and villages. In these places, the rumors were even more bizarre and outrageous. There were stories of Chinese dragons and European dragons strangled in the sky!
Demand is the market, and there must be someone to satisfy the market!
Don't expect these media reporters to have high moral quality and professionalism. While being forced by their bosses to death, they heard such bizarre legends from the common people. They have no shame, so start making them up!
After two glasses of gin, they couldn't control their pen. In these days, journalists all over Europe have become novelists of bizarre legends and good ghost story writers.
Those stories that the people "love to hear and see", such as the mountain chimpanzees, the little ghost army, the savage warriors, the sea monsters, etc. are all enriched and polished, and continue to be further processed.
Now the editors-in-chief and bosses of various newspapers are happy, and readers are also excited. The sales of newspapers across Europe have increased sharply, and printing plants and paper mills have also made a fortune!
After the news of the Spanish sneak attack on Brunei Bay was released on January 8, there was no new news until January 11. In these three days, the entire Europe was brainwashed by Asian ghost stories!
"Hahaha... I want this effect. I don't care if it's a ghost story or not, but it should firmly occupy the European headlines first!"
"Toutiao, what I, Xiao Letian, want is headlines!"
The Spaniards were also confused. I spent this money trying to defend myself, trying to expose Xiao Letian's hypocrisy. Why did my style of painting suddenly change and I didn't follow the routine?
What the hell is going on, what kind of mess is this? How did a good war news turn into a bizarre ghost story convention?
How do they know the importance of grabbing the headlines? When they grab the headlines, they gain popularity. With popularity, they have the right to speak!
As long as I, the Chinese, dominate the headlines in Europe today, then the big news will follow one after another!
Sure enough, on January 12, major European newspapers and periodicals, those serious media from various countries, suddenly released a front-page headline that completely shocked the whole of Europe!
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