The European Media Group led by Leo has 42 independent newspapers in Europe, covering almost all European countries, all languages and all cultures.
There are as many as five independent newspapers and periodicals run by Chinese ethnic groups in the UK alone!
This is still an independent operation, and there are countless newspapers that hold shares and cooperate with each other. These large networks are the mouthpieces of the Chinese to Europe.
Ever since the heads of state and Emperor Tongzhi visited Europe, the European people have been enveloped in a strong oriental style. These newspapers began to continuously carry out cultural propaganda, and the oriental charm has spread throughout Europe.
For a long time, most of these Chinese-controlled publications have been reporting on oriental specialties, natural scenery, cultural customs, and historical anecdotes... This is a kind of flexible cultural penetration, and it has indeed brought out a large number of fans of oriental culture. , the sales volume of Chinese specialty products in Europe is rising steadily.
However, Xiao Letian has always controlled Leo and his group of golden pen holders. Over the years, Chinese newspapers and periodicals have not been much involved in politics.
Even if there are reports on the disputes in various European countries, they are very serious. This gives most European politicians the illusion that the purpose of the Chinese propaganda agency is to make money.
Promote oriental culture more and sell more of their special products, such as porcelain, tea, silk, etc.!
The threat level of such propaganda mouthpieces is naturally very low, and Benjamin and others did not pay too much attention to them. However, today the Chinese public opinion mouthpieces finally proved to the Europeans that they also have a way of doing politics!
"Let me ask the Benjamin Cabinet... You said that your fleet is touring the world with friendly purposes, so why did you name it the Great White Fleet? Is it the intention to bring death to the East? White has been the color of filial piety in China since ancient times. Is the purpose of using this color pure?”
"If the kind people still don't believe it, then I'll ask Benjamin's cabinet again, why two of the warships ordered by Emperor Tongzhi have been launched for testing, so why do you want to incorporate these two warships into the Great White Fleet?"
"You must know that Emperor Tongzhi is currently involved in a civil war within the empire. A prince of the Qing Empire has launched a rebellion and is waging war against His Majesty the respected Emperor Tongzhi!"
"At this time, Britain forcibly included the warships ordered by Emperor Tongzhi into its own navy. Isn't this an obvious robbery?"
"Ask Benjamin's cabinet again! Emperor Tongzhi came to Europe for a tour and was welcomed by all European countries. The great Queen once received His Majesty and even allowed His Majesty to live in Buckingham Palace!"
"Britain and Emperor Tongzhi signed a series of friendship treaties! So now that Emperor Tongzhi is attacked by rebels, why does the Benjamin government say nothing?"
"Are you colluding with the rebellious princes of the Qing Empire? Benjamin, do you want to overturn all the friendly policies that Her Majesty the Queen made towards Emperor Tongzhi?"
"Continue to ask Benjamin's cabinet! The Zhiyuan series of battleships are the latest new type of warships in mankind. They are the sharpest sabers in the navies of all countries!"
"Why are all such warships included in the Great White Fleet! There is not one left for defense in the mainland... Is this kind of troop organization for peaceful purposes?"
"How long are you going to deceive kind-hearted people? Is there any conspiracy in your tour?"
"Kind people in Europe, please wake up! Benjamin has brought Britain to the brink of a war, a war of aggression!"
"The Great White Fleet has already received an allocation of 1.5 million pounds from the House of Commons. Why do we need to apply for another 5 million pounds? What is this if not preparation for war?"
"The war between Britain and the Qing Dynasty in 1840 only cost Britain 12 million pounds. Now, does a tour cost more than a war?"
"Doesn't this prove his ambition? Kind-hearted British people, please wake up! Why do you want your children to sacrifice for political ambitions?"
"Why do innocent people have to die? Just to satisfy the greed of politicians?"
The Chinese media was on full fire, and a group of golden penholders headed by Leo began to decrypt in depth, throwing out all Benjamin's conspiracies.
European public opinion is full of explosive atmosphere, especially the British people. They are all dumbfounded. They did not expect that there is such a conspiracy behind their peaceful lives.
What is even more strange is that there are newspapers controlled by the Chinese and newspapers with Chinese shareholders. It is not surprising that some articles like this are published. After all, they are their own newspapers.
But the Times, the mouthpiece of British public opinion, actually started to reprint a few short articles!
Of course, an important media like The Times cannot have any bias. Even if it does, it will be biased towards the interests of the British Empire.
They just reprinted it and did not express any subjective remarks!
But just this kind of reprinting behavior has made many smart people smell it!
The Times dared to reprint such an offensive article, which shows that the opponents behind Benjamin have already taken action and are exerting influence.
Now it seems that it can only be Gladstone, the leader of the Liberal Party!
For a while, the European political arena was a little confused by this shareholder hurricane, and I was so dizzy that I didn't know what to say.
But Benjamin, the core figure of the whirlpool, laughed wildly during this hurricane. He bought all the critical articles available on the market at his official residence, read them one by one, and laughed so hard. The teeth are exposed.
The secretary-general asked in confusion, "The Chinese are insulting you, why are you still laughing?"
"Hahaha...humiliate me? No, no, no, this is the Chinese people humiliating themselves! All their madness at the moment is just a guilty conscience!"
"Now it seems that Xiao Letian is really dead! The Chinese ethnic group has no leader, and they no longer have the courage to fight!"
"Look what they did? Use public opinion to slander me? Use my political opponents to bring me down?"
"Haha... Why should I be afraid of them when they don't have the courage to fight us to the death on the battlefield and can only quarrel like women?"
"But...but if public opinion continues to ferment like this, it will affect the public's support for you, Prime Minister!"
"Haha... What a joke, support rate? What knowledge do the people have? All they want is victory. They may have some complaints against me at the moment, but when news of victory comes from Asia, their attitudes will change!"
"The human heart? It's just grass on the wall, just swaying around!"
Benjamin didn't care at all that his plan was exposed, because he firmly believed that he would win!
His strategy is very simple. The Great White Fleet sets out with the slogan of a peace cruise, but internally it prepares for war based on actual combat standards!
When we arrive at the Chinese territory, some people will naturally cause various accidents, causing the Great White Fleet to suffer a 'heavy hit'. At that time, the British people will be blinded by anger, and the roar of revenge will resound across the sky of London!
At that point, will parliament still need to consider whether to approve the war?
The entire British war machine will run wildly!
