rebirth future revival

A few days after returning from archaeology, Liu Duankai has not made any major moves, and Xu Jinzhao and the others are also waiting for a better opportunity.

It looks calm on the surface, but it is already turbulent in the dark.

Finally, the calm was broken by the anxiously waiting crowd.

Every day, many people ask on the official website of the Cultural Research Institute and Xu Jinzhao what cultural relics have been discovered, and why it has not been announced after so long?

Seemingly unable to bear the pressure of the masses, the Institute of Cultural Studies sent Liu Duankai to explain.

"First of all, I would like to say sorry to everyone, we have failed your expectations. During this archaeological investigation, we... have found nothing. Our archaeological team has been exploring the archaeological site for a long time and used many instruments. The funding this time is also in the forefront of previous archaeological works, but unfortunately, we still haven’t found anything.”

At first glance, this passage seems to be explaining to the public that people at the Institute of Cultural Studies have no vegetarian meals and have been working hard for cultural studies, and they are disappointed if they don’t find out.But in fact, it is hinting at the masses that this fruitless archeology has spent a lot of manpower, material and financial resources, which is really a waste of money and people!

As expected, the people were extremely disappointed, but not many people could hear the hint in Liu Diankai's words. Perhaps they felt that cultural research is a difficult task, and spending a little money and time is nothing. .Only a few people complained casually, "I didn't expect that even Master Xu couldn't do it..."

But Liu Diankai desperately grasped this complaint, and responded in a seemingly defiant but smearing way: "Although this project was proposed by Master Xu, we cannot blame Master Xu for all the faults. After all, Master Xu studies Ancient books, I don’t know much about the archaeological site.”

Liu Diankai's original intention was to satirize Xu Jinzhao's arrogance. He dared to launch such a large project without conducting field investigations and without any evidence, which eventually led to heavy losses.

Helplessly, he underestimated the public's admiration for Xu Jinzhao. The public did not blame Xu Jinzhao for not discovering cultural relics. Anyway, there have been too many archaeological activities that have never been fruitful. What's the difference this time?There must be disappointments, but we will not blame the sinners regardless of black and white.

The netizen who responded was also taken aback: When did I blame Master Xu?It's inexplicable!

Seeing that the expected results were not received, Liu Diankai slammed the table down angrily, "When did this group of picky people become so magnanimous!"

I still remember that because he failed to continue to translate "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" after Xu Jinzhao went to Juezu, he was scolded bloody by the people, and his personal website almost collapsed because of this.Such obvious discrimination made Liu Duankai even more angry.

Xu Jinzhao, who has been following Liu Duankai's news, couldn't help laughing, and turned to Li Yan, "When will we act?"

Li Yan pondered for a moment and said, "I'm still waiting for someone."

"Waiting for someone?" Xu Jinzhao was surprised, "Who else do we need to wait for?"

"A person who can help us and make our words known to more people." Li Yan replied.

Xu Jinzhao soon saw this person, a very ordinary-looking middle-aged man with glasses, looking very refined.

This person was accompanied by Zhang Xiuwen to Caiyuexuan to meet Xu Jinzhao and Li Yan, which also shows the importance of this person.

Zhang Xiuwen introduced: "Jiang Yuan, the editor-in-chief of "Wind Direction" newspaper."

Xu Jinzhao has never heard of "Wind Direction", but Li Yan is obviously familiar with it, and he stood up respectfully and shook hands with the other party, "I have heard the name of Editor-in-Chief Jiang for a long time, and it is a great honor to meet you today. "

Jiang Yuan smiled, and replied politely: "I have heard about Mr. Li's youth and promise, but looking at it now, he is not only young and promising, but also a good-looking talent."

Seeing this, Xu Jinzhao followed Li Yan and stood up to shake hands with him, "Hello."

"Hello." Jiang Yuan nodded, "I didn't expect Master Xu to be so young, and the cultural revival is expected."

Xu Jinzhao smiled embarrassedly: "I'm sorry. You can call me Jinzhao just like Professor Zhang. I am ashamed of the title 'Master Xu'."

"You have the qualifications." Jiang Yuan said seriously.

When Xu Jinzhao heard the words, he no longer continued to evade, no matter how modest he was, he would be hypocritical.

Zhang Xiuwen explained to Xu Jinzhao and Li Yan: "Jiang Yuan's father and I are friends. We have known each other for decades, and I trust them very much. I think you all know why Jiang Yuan is invited here this time... …”

Li Yan nodded, Xu Jinzhao shook his head.

Li Yan laughed, remembering what Li Shuo told him, that Xu Jinzhao's understanding of common sense in life was basically zero, and it didn't seem groundless.

Zhang Xiuwen was taken aback, then laughed helplessly, and explained: "Since Zhao Yunqing came to power, he has been secretly recruiting the heads of major media to control the power of public opinion. "Wind Direction" was one of the most authoritative media at that time. Doushi has published many activists’ speeches and made a great contribution to cultural renaissance, so it has always been trusted by the people. The first target of Zhao Yunqing’s work was naturally "Wind Direction". At that time, its editor-in-chief was still my An old friend, he refused to compromise with Zhao Yunqing, so "Wind Direction" has been suppressed by Zhao Yunqing, until now, the living space of "Wind Direction" has been greatly reduced, and it is far from being widely subscribed by the public at that time."

"However." Li Yan continued, "The people who insist on subscribing to "Wind Direction" are intellectuals who have their own clear values ​​and dare to stand up and speak out for injustice. This group of people is the vanguard of us who brought down Liu Duankai strength."

Xu Jinzhao nodded clearly, "I understand. The video we shot can only be known to the public through "Wind Direction". If it is through other media, it is very likely that it will be intercepted by Zhao Yunqing?"

"It's not extremely possible, but certain!" Li Yan said.

Xu Jinzhao frowned, this is really terrible, all the public opinion is manipulated by one person, freedom of speech and freedom of thought have become empty talk.

"Of course, the manpower and material resources required to manipulate the entire media are also astronomical." Li Yan added, "It is estimated that this time will consume Zhao Yunqing's business for at least five years. Even if we fail, it will be enough for Zhao Yunqing to have a headache for a while."

Zhao Yunqing sacrificed so much for Liu Duankai, naturally there was a reason for him.Because the public attaches great importance to culture, Liu Duankai can play a more effective role than the army. Every time Liu Duankai promotes culture, he always sings praises to Zhao Yunqing, making the public think that their chairman has devoted himself to culture, and that cultural revival is inseparable. Thanks to Zhao Yunqing's contribution, the people also began to praise Zhao Yunqing, and even formed a kind of belief.Especially in today's situation where human beings have no cultural roots and beliefs are floating, Zhao Yunqing's image has even begun to be deified.This kind of mental control is more loyal than force.

Zhao Yunqing was able to compete with the four major families precisely because of his supreme prestige among the people.Let me ask, how can Zhao Yunqing give up this most effective weapon?

When Xu Jinzhao wanted to understand Zhao Yunqing's purpose, he couldn't help but feel shivers down his spine. Human ambition is always more terrifying than you can imagine.If Zhao Yunqing is not stopped, there will be no future for the Eastern Alliance.

The people present were well aware of this, and the atmosphere suddenly became heavy.

"Let's let "Wind Direction" break Zhao Yunqing's conspiracy first." Jiang Yuan said solemnly.

As the editor-in-chief of "Wind Direction", Jiang Yuan inherited the original intention of this newspaper: spiritual freedom.In the past, they tolerated Zhao Yunqing's suppression, but now they are going to start resisting, and he wants to announce to the public that "Wind Direction" has never changed its purpose!

The four talked secretly for several hours and agreed on all plans.

After Jiang Yuan and Zhang Xiuwen left together, a telescope was put away by the window of the hotel opposite Caiyuexuan.

The man had no expression on his face and dialed Zhao Yunqing, "Report to the chairman that Zhang Xiuwen, Xu Jinchao, Li Yan and Jiang Yuan had a secret meeting that lasted four hours."

Zhao Yunqing on the other side smiled, "As expected, they found Jiang Yuan, our editor-in-chief of "Wind Direction", haha."

Liu Duankai on the side flattered: "Chairman is wise, then... what should we do next?"

Zhao Yunqing smiled indifferently, as if he didn't pay attention to Jiang Yuan and "Wind Direction".

Gently flicked the optical brain with his fingers, and connected a call.

"What is the chairman's order?"

"Contact the informant in "Wind Direction" and tell him that if there is any information that is not conducive to the alliance in their new publication, he will notify you immediately, and you will use force to force them to stop publication. By the way, what is the preparation of the ZH-24 army? How is it?"

"It has ambushed around the "Wind Direction" magazine office."

"Okay." Zhao Yunqing smiled, "If anyone resists, kill them."

"Yes!"

Seeing that Zhao Yunqing had finished the call, Liu Duankai hurriedly stepped forward to compliment him: "I didn't expect the chairman to be prepared, I really deserve to be the chairman."

Zhao Yunqing smiled, not paying attention to Liu Diankai's flattery.

Liu Diankai didn't feel embarrassed, and asked again: "Chairman, there is one more thing I don't understand. Why do Zhang Xiuwen and Xu Jinzhao think that the people will believe what they say? Is there any evidence?"

Zhao Yunqing pondered, and said slowly: "Camera or tape recorder."

Liu Diankai suddenly realized, and patted his forehead hard, it was really dark under the lamp!Now that technology is so advanced, cameras and other instruments can be carried in pockets. With the Li family's financial resources, it is not a big problem to get a long-term and excellent spy camera.

Now that Liu Diankai recalled the scene at the archaeological site, he felt more and more that Xu Jinzhao and the others behaved a little abnormally, as if they were acting. Sometimes they wanted to say things that everyone knew well, and even beat around the bush to ask him to To admit it personally is to take credit.In this way, his escape route was completely blocked, and it was useless to quibble.

No wonder he always felt weird before.Thinking about it now, I am really afraid. Fortunately, the chairman has the foresight.

"Then, that archaeological investigation was basically a trick they set up against me?" Liu Duankai shouted, his eyes darkened.

"It's not too stupid to think of this." Zhao Yunqing nodded, "They had a premeditated plan. Xu Jinzhao, Xu Jinzhao, I still underestimate you."