You must know that in this era, ordinary people do not understand the guiding role of public opinion. Especially people in Brazil generally have low educational levels, and his father is a feudal conservative who has only completed junior high school education.
"I saw it was also said in the newspapers that the Allied forces are overwhelming and we will soon win. What I said is right!" His younger brother Fang Tao also rarely made his own comments.
"Are you stupid from reading? Can you believe what is said in the newspapers? They used to promote the great relationship between Germany and us, but then after the Americans came, the Germans became evil! I have been taught since I was a child Reading thousands of books is worse than traveling thousands of miles, and believing in all books is worse than having no books at all. The wisdom passed down by our ancestors has been completely forgotten after you attended foreign schools for a few years." After hearing Fang Tao's words, my father shouted loudly The angry scolding made Fang Lang, who was about to speak, even more admire his father's wisdom.
"The teacher said that news has three major characteristics: authenticity, timeliness, and accuracy. The most important thing in news reporting is to ensure authenticity. If you don't even believe the news, what do you believe?" Fang Tao rubbed his neck and blushed. He retorted to his father.
Fang Lang looked at his younger brother and felt that he was completely different from the obedient younger brother in his original memory. Could it be that his younger brother had entered a rebellious period and now took over his class and began to argue with his father.
"How many times have I told you, with your character that you believe whatever others say, you shouldn't study journalism. I told you to go home quietly and follow me to take care of the family business, but you didn't listen. Just wait. Come on! Sooner or later, you will be sold and you are helping to count the money!" The father was also angry and shook his head and sighed, obviously feeling that he had failed in educating his children.
When Fang Lang saw that his younger brother was about to retort, he reached out to stop his younger brother who was about to speak out and said, "Brother! This time my dad was really right. You have to know that our Brazilian government is based on what the Germans did. Yes, the three major characteristics of news you mentioned are ideal, but don’t forget that the Brazilian Propaganda Department has a censorship system for books and newspapers. Do you think the government will really let the people know everything that is happening in the world?”
"But I read in the newspaper two days ago that the Propaganda Department has abolished censorship of books and newspapers! Even if you are right, brother, the news content we see after the abolition will always be true!" Fang Tao said with a look on his face. Be certain.
"Oh! Has the Ministry of Propaganda abolished censorship of books and newspapers now?" I didn't expect that the government is so bold and isn't it afraid of social chaos? Fang Lang is not against press freedom, but sometimes press freedom is not necessarily a good thing. The interweaving of various ideas can cause social unrest. Maybe this is the root cause of the chaos in Brazil later.
But then Fang Lang thought about it and this was also a good thing! As a later generation, Fang Lang understands the role of public opinion mouthpieces very well. It seems that it is necessary for me to invest in establishing a media organization of my own. Newspapers, radio stations, and later television are big industries!
Before his brother could answer, Fang Lang said again: "Brother, are you studying journalism in school?"
"That's right! Our school's journalism major is famous throughout Brazil." Fang Tao was obviously very proud of being admitted to this major.
"Are there any good newspapers in Sao Paulo? What if I buy a newspaper and leave it to you to run it from now on!" The whole family looked at Fang Lang dumbfounded. Aren't we discussing the international situation? Why did you suddenly jump to buying a newspaper for your brother to run? I haven’t started eating yet! I drank like this after just a few dishes.
"Don't look at me like this. This time I went out to join the army. I have gained a lot of experience. At least I feel that I am no longer the ignorant boy I was when I ran away from home. My father just asked me why I think the Allies can win. Xin Guo is dying. I didn’t read it in the newspaper, nor did I listen to the army’s propaganda. I came to the conclusion through my own observation and analysis. First of all, I was in the army and fighting on the front line. I found The age range of German soldiers is very large. The oldest one is fifty years old and the youngest one is fifteen years old. What does this mean? It means that the Germans’ war potential is almost exhausted and the young people are almost exhausted, so they are recruiting these soldiers. Old and weak. Secondly, now I am a naval transport captain. Although the Germans are blocking the Atlantic Ocean and transport ships are constantly being attacked, I have been to the United States. The United States now manufactures a Liberty Ship of more than 7,000 tons. It only needs It took less than four days to complete, and at least three ships were launched every day. This number far exceeded the number sunk by Germany. The result of the trade-off is obvious. The Allies can receive a steady stream of supplies. , and the Axis Powers have been surrounded. In this case, isn’t the outcome clear at a glance?”
After hearing Fang Lang's analysis, several people couldn't help but look at each other, feeling that the Fang Lang in front of them was very unfamiliar. After a long while, his father slapped his thigh and said: "Okay, my son is promising. His analysis is well-founded and clear, so that ordinary people like us can understand it clearly. Tao'er, learn from your brother. Don’t blindly follow others, have your own mind and ideas. You know what!”
Fang Lang didn't expect to hear words of praise for him from his father's mouth. It was like the sun was rising in the west. Her mother also looked at her with joy, and looked at her father from time to time, looking very pleased.
Fang Tao fell into deep thinking. He didn't expect that his brother would conduct in-depth analysis and dissection based on the two details he observed, and come to his own conclusion, instead of simply looking at how powerful, brave, and heroic the Allied soldiers were in the newspaper. justice. How evil and incompetent the enemy is. It seemed that a whole new world was opened for Fang Tao.
After teaching his younger son a lesson, Fang's father pointed the finger at Fang Lang again: "You are a soldier, and suddenly you want to buy a newspaper for your brother to run. How much money do you have? You are just playing the piano randomly."
"Dad, I'm not just talking. I've experienced a lot outside in the past two years. I often recall the times when I was bullied by the Japanese. Even though we Chinese have become Brazilian nationals, we can't change our skin color." We must not forget our ancestors, and we must not forget our Yan and Huang blood. Now we Chinese, whether in Brazil, the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, or all over the world, our lives are very difficult, and we will be discriminated against and treated differently. I After thinking about it for a long time, there are many reasons, such as the disunity of Chinese people abroad, but I think the most fundamental reason is that we do not have a strong motherland. Now our motherland is being invaded by Japan, but we are powerless. Even in Brazil, we are being compared. Our population is dozens of times larger and we are being bullied by little Japan. I am not willing to accept it and I don’t want to continue like this.”
"Okay, my eldest grandson! Okay! Well done!" After hearing Fang Lang's words, the old man stood up first, his face flushed and excited, he clapped his hands and shouted.
"I never thought that someone on our side could have such an outstanding grandson. Old man, I have no regrets in this life. Boy, tell me what you want to do. Old man, I will call the old brothers over now to give you my full support."
Father Fang Xinshan also stood up and looked at his eldest son blankly, as if he had seen a ghost. The old man hit him on the leg with a cane, "What are you doing here? Get out of the way. Grandson, tell me if you already have an idea or a train of thought."
Fang Lang also looked at this old man in confusion, who had always been silent and never made any comments about family affairs. I don’t understand why there was such a big reaction all of a sudden.
The younger brother and mother were also stunned when they saw their father being beaten with a stick.
Fortunately, Fang Lang heard the old man's question and said affirmatively: "Yes, I do have some ideas and I have started to implement them."
"Okay, you don't need to say anything for now. Xinshan, go and invite all my old brothers in our village here, and tell them that I have something to talk to them about." Seeing that his father was still in a daze, he hit him with a walking stick again. . "Go quickly!"
The father hurriedly avoided and said, "Oh! I'm going now."
