Just one day later, the news of the incident involving naval soldiers in Annan spread with lightning speed and spread throughout the world.
"Is there another conflict in the disputed waters, or is it a repeat of the past?"
"The spokesperson of the other party said: It is hoped that all parties will exercise restraint and resolve the issue rationally."
"Another provocation, a large number of ships sailed to the conflict waters."
Each piece of shocking news has stimulated the sensitive nerves of the entire public opinion market.
For a time, even domestic public opinion was turbulent.
However, if you want to extract a keyword from these public opinions, it is actually just one word:
Relieve anger.
"Damn, I've long been disgusted by these monkeys. This time I beat them really well! But there is no news at all in the country. If the foreign media hadn't reported it, we wouldn't have known about it."
"There is news in the country, but it is not that exaggerated. There are dozens of casualties. The real situation is that only two people were injured, and the others were minor injuries caused by the fall."
"If only one fishery administration ship comes over, what kind of fight can we make?"
"The fishery administration ship? That was modified from 051, and the cannons haven't even been dismantled!"
"But then again, are we really going to build an island there?"
"It should be. It is said that there are a large number of barges leaving the port in Hainan. Anyway, just wait and see. This time the trouble will not be trivial."
"The bigger the better! We should have made our attitude clear long ago. Otherwise, we would protest every day. What's the use of protesting?"
Li Xiang sat in front of the computer and scrolled through netizens' comments one by one, feeling extremely happy.
There are two main sources of such pleasure.
The first one is, of course, because like most normal people, he feels that it is a very satisfying thing to teach those monkeys some lessons.
The second reason is that he has not received any new tasks for the time being, and does not need to guide public opinion as usual. He only needs to report public opinion trends on time, and his work is very easy.
However, such ease also made him a little confused.
Are we really going to do it in a big way this time, without leaving any behind?
After all, in his impression, the navy's strength has not yet reached the level that it can truly "manage the sea." If the plan is exposed prematurely and causes harassment during the process, it should be said to be greatly detrimental to the execution of the plan. .
Or do the officials have some back-ups that they don’t know about yet, and they are planning to wait for the United States to take action before using them to counterattack?
Most likely this is the case.
But what is it?
J-20B? New version of J-22? missile? Electronic jammer? Or a warship and submarine?
It seems that these things are not easy to deter aircraft carriers.
Li Xiang shook his head, put away his curiosity, and continued to browse different posts online to observe the latest public opinion trends.
The content of most posts is very "bland". Even if there are negative voices, they are mainly focused on the so-called "humanitarian concerns" and believe that the casualties caused this time are unnecessary.
Generally speaking, the direction of the discussion on the bottom line of "territory" is basically correct.
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However, just when Li Xiang thought that today's routine work would end peacefully, a post suddenly jumped in front of his eyes.
"Judgment Criteria for Territorial Sea, Airspace and Territory: Rational Judgment of National Territorial Sea Margins from the Perspective of International Maritime Law"
Li Xiang frowned and clicked on the post. Just from the title, he could already smell something wrong.
And when he saw the content of the post, there was only one thought left in his mind:
Here comes the big life!
This post is different from any other post. It uses an extremely "neutral and objective" tone. It explains how the territorial sea areas of various countries should be divided and how to determine the scope of the high seas under the so-called "International Law of the Sea" standards.
At first glance, there is nothing wrong with this post.
Even for some ordinary people, it is all about the work of gaining knowledge.
But if you look deeper, you will find the wolfish ambition hidden in its core.
There is not a single sentence or word in the whole text indicating the ownership of Treasure Island, but even if I read the whole text, I can't help but have a question in my heart:
If all the facts he quoted are true, it follows that Vietnam's rights to Treasure Island will be more easily recognized?
As soon as this dangerous idea popped up, Li Xiang immediately felt chilled all over.
I am already strong-willed and have formed a relatively solid standard of judgment in the long-term "self-alignment", but even in this situation, I was almost led into a ditch! ?
What if someone else sees this post?
Li Xiang quickly opened the browser and started searching for content related to the arguments of this article.
And as he read each message one by one, his expression became more and more solemn.
The worst happened.
The author of this article quotes all facts.
But it is not 100% fact, but a fact that has been carefully selected and deliberately guided.
Nine truths and one falsehood, this is the most likely way to cause misguidance.
It can be seen that the author of this article is definitely professional.
And he can't be alone.
Behind him, there should be a larger organization operating.
Li Xiang frowned. He clicked on the search engine and began to search for similar information on the Internet.
Sure enough, as he expected, within just one hour, a large number of similar articles had been posted on the Internet, and they had even reached a large scale.
If we continue to allow it to develop, it is very likely that the overall direction of public opinion will be reversed!
After all, the Internet environment in this era is still relatively rudimentary, and its information density and knowledge density are far from reaching the standards that can achieve self-balancing.
In other words, as long as some "seemingly reasonable" content appears, many people will be led away involuntarily.
Otherwise, how could rumors like "German sewers" and "Japanese elementary school students" become so popular?
Thinking of this, Li Xiang did not hesitate. He picked up the mobile phone placed next to the table and dialed his superior's number.
The person who answered the phone was Hu Likai from the intelligence department. After hearing his voice, Li Xiang immediately spoke:
"Mr. Hu, I have something important to report."
"Is it the article about the international law of the sea?"
Hu Likai seemed to have obtained the information earlier than Li Xiang. He interrupted Li Xiang and asked directly.
"Yes, that article is very problematic and I suspect there are professionals behind it."
"The problem cannot be solved by hedging public opinion alone. I suggest that we take some special measures."
On the other side, in the office building of the BBC China Office.
Wilson looked at the data on the computer screen with satisfaction, a proud look on his face.
In less than 2 hours after it was published, the number of views on the article he created had exceeded 100,000, and the rate of increase was still accelerating.
If this momentum continues, it is very likely that this article will enter the top ten or even the top of the search results before tonight.
By that time, your work will be successfully completed.
Thinking of the bonus he was about to receive, he almost couldn't help laughing.
In fact, he received this assignment two days ago. At that time, his editor-in-chief just told him to find ways to guide public opinion and create an image of a "victim" in Vietnam.
There are dozens or hundreds of copywriters who have received the same assignment as him, and everyone wants to earn that hefty bonus through the pen and keyboard in their hands.
However, in Wilson's view, the methods they used were too low-level.
How can we achieve the so-called "guidance" result by standing on the opposite side from the beginning, blaming and criticizing from a high position?
The truly useful strategy is always to attack from the inside!
Therefore, the first step you have to do is how to disguise yourself as "one of your own".
Wilson thought about many different strategies, and after gradually screening and selecting them, he finally decided on a keyword, which is:
neutral.
Moreover, following this keyword, he also extracted an agenda that currently occupies a large amount of weight in Chinese public opinion: reflection.
Combining the two together created his profound article of "reflection from a neutral perspective".
Obviously, my choice was right.
Not only for ordinary people, but even for intellectuals who already have certain intellectual literacy and their own judgment, such articles are like a bombshell.
No matter how clear your mind is, no matter how knowledgeable you are, as long as there is a crack in your consciousness, it will definitely explode you!
Wilson scanned the replies one by one. From the beginning, he subconsciously opposed and denied it, and now, some people have begun to discuss it at length.
And the result of such a discussion will be beneficial to you no matter what.
It is true that some very high-level scholars bluntly point out that they have taken things out of context and covered up the facts, but their theories are too complex and their expressions are not grounded, and there is no way to gain sufficient recognition.
Can netizens understand professional knowledge?
Maybe some people can understand it, but 99% of people are not willing to read it.
I only use the Internet for entertainment, so who wants to listen to your endless popular science?
All we want is exciting new stuff, just new theories that show my own uniqueness!
Therefore, in this case, even if there are posts to refute the rumors, they will be quickly submerged and will not pose any threat to themselves.
Wilson let out a long sigh of relief.
He vaguely felt that this time, his plan should have succeeded.
Impeccable!
Once the general trend is formed, no matter how fast your relevant departments in China respond and no matter how much resources you invest, what's the use?
The Internet is a priority. Once a preconceived information cocoon is formed, it is almost impossible to break it.
He stood up, turned off the computer screen, then thought for a moment, and turned the computer back on.
The heat is not yet there.
It is impossible for officials to have no reaction to their posts. So, if their attention has been attracted, what will they do next?
It’s nothing more than deleting posts, banning comments, and trolling.
In the most extreme case, perhaps, they will come directly to arrest you.
Therefore, you should be prepared in advance for this situation.
A smile appeared on Wilson's face.
He felt that he was facing an opponent with no fighting power.
This time, as long as things develop in the direction planned by you, then you will definitely be the winner.
Even if he is really arrested and imprisoned, what will happen?
The more violent the reaction, the more guilty they appear.
My name will spread throughout the world in a short time
Wilson's fingers struck the keyboard quickly, and in just two hours, four completely different articles were produced.
"Is rational discussion forced to be deleted? Where is the bottom line of the policy of obscuring the people? 》
"Trollies flood the free speech market. Do people still have their own right to information?" 》
"It is better to guard against people than against rivers. Is banning speech the right solution to the problem?" 》
"If you can't solve the problem, then solve the person who raised the problem?" A journalist from our newspaper was innocently arrested, and we hereby lodge a solemn protest to the Chinese side! 》
He read through the four articles, and even he was infected by the unwillingness, anger, and helplessness contained in them.
Then, he called the editor-in-chief and planned to inform him of his preparations.
After the call was connected, he said:
"Mr. Griffith, I have just finished writing four articles and they will be sent to your mailbox later."
"The specific situation has been explained to you on the phone before."
"If any accident occurs, please follow the plan marked in the article approval and publish the article on the public platform."
"Yes, I am very worried about my safety now."
"No, no, I can't leave."
"I have to wait for them to come to me."
"Don't worry, they won't be able to get things done, they will only suffer a little bit."
"Yes, please help me report to the embassy and let them prepare for rescue."
"Believe me, this time, we are sure to win."
After hanging up the phone, Wilson packed his things and walked out of the BBC office building.
At this time, the sky in Shang Hai was clear, which made him feel more and more comfortable.
Perhaps, it won't be long before this sky will be shrouded in haze, and from this moment on, the public opinion of this country will gradually be controlled by the more powerful force it represents.
At that time, you can really show your talents.
Thinking of this, he suddenly wanted to take a photo of himself.
Maybe, you can use it later on that prepared story.
So, he stood on the street, turned the camera, and pressed the shutter.
The photo he just took appeared on the camera's display.
Depressive colors, sharp lines, and red that reveal madness and absurdity
And, in the middle of the photo, is his serious and wise face.
The strong contrast created an unparalleled story. He even felt that he in the photo was not a reporter, but a lone hero who went deep into the enemy camp.
Wilson put away the camera.
He knew that before long, this photo would spread quickly.
(End of chapter)
