freenovelworld Chapter 310: Public Opinion
Chapter 310: Public Opinion
The news that Gu Shousan had mobilized the army was like a fierce gale, sweeping in with overwhelming force.
A war without the flash of swords and spears, but equally thrilling - the war of public opinion, quietly and silently began between the liberated areas and the areas ruled by Jiang Wufa.
In the spacious conference room at the headquarters of the liberated area in Taiyuan, the atmosphere was so solemn that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of it, and a tense atmosphere permeated the air.
The chief host, military host and hosts from the propaganda department gathered here.
The conference table was filled with various documents in a messy yet orderly manner.
The latest intelligence on the deployment of the three Gu Shou troops and the reports on the trends of public opinion in the areas ruled by Jiang Wufa seemed to carry the smell of gunpowder from the battlefield.
The chief host stood up, his posture erect and his expression solemn. His gaze was like a sharp sword piercing through the mist, scanning the crowd firmly. He spoke in a steady and resonant voice:
"Comrades! Gu Shousan's mobilization of the army this time shows his evil ambitions.
It is clearly an attempt to undermine our overall efforts to resist the Japanese and Manchus, deliberately provoking a civil war and dragging the people back into dire straits!"
After a pause, his voice became more excited:
"We must not only fight them to the death on that smoke-filled battlefield with iron will and fearless courage, but also
We must also firmly take the initiative in this smokeless battlefield of public opinion!
He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world!
We must ruthlessly expose their ugly faces, make the truth known to the world, and win the understanding, support, and solidarity of the people of China and the world!
The military host took over the conversation and said solemnly:
"Everyone is aware of the current situation. Our army is indeed at a disadvantage on the northwest battlefield, with a huge disparity in troop strength.
Even if the Cheetah Field Army marches to the northwest, our army will still be short of manpower to face Gu Shousan's army of hundreds of thousands.
However, this war of public opinion will be the key for us to turn the tide and change the situation!
We must let the people of this country, and even our friends around the world, clearly see the true face of people like Gu Shousan and Jiang Wufa!
The chief host stood up slowly with a solemn expression, his eyes piercing as he scanned everyone present. He spoke with a steady and powerful aura:
"Comrades, this war of public opinion is an extremely important part of modern warfare. Its influence and importance cannot be overemphasized!
In this current war of public opinion, both sides have their strengths and weaknesses.
Our advantages are obvious!
We always firmly uphold the position of justice, and everything we do is for the interests of our country and our nation!
This allows us to firmly occupy the high ground on the moral level, just like a towering mountain, indestructible!
Moreover, we have a very broad mass base and the support of the people, which is our most solid backing!
It is like a big tree taking root in the vast earth and absorbing endless nutrients.
We also have technological advantages and can use various means of communication, whether it is radio, telegraph, television, the Internet, or underground printed materials, to convey the truth of the matter to the ears and hearts of more people.
However, we cannot turn a blind eye to our own disadvantages!
Take the area ruled by Jiang Wufa for example. Our information dissemination is subject to many restrictions, and it is difficult to achieve comprehensive coverage. Sometimes this technological advantage turns into a disadvantage and cannot be fully utilized!
Also, in today's era of rapid information dissemination, how to ensure the authenticity of information and prevent comrades from being misled is a big problem facing us!
In our liberated areas, information transmission is simple and fast. Sometimes it is like a pile of dry firewood. A spark can start a prairie fire!
As the saying goes, 'It takes only one mouth to spread a rumor, but it takes a lot of effort to refute it', so we must treat it with extreme caution!
Looking at the other side, in the area ruled by Jiang Wufa, they have a relatively complete propaganda system and can spread information quickly.
Moreover, they control public opinion extremely strictly. If the public says something wrong, they may be killed. How cruel is this method!
But their disadvantages are equally obvious. What they do is a blatant violation of the interests of the country and the nation, and is morally untenable, just like water without a source and a tree without roots!
They are still trying to cover up the truth and deceive the general public, but the truth will eventually come out. Sooner or later, this kind of behavior will be exposed, and their credibility will be destroyed. That is the inevitable result!
So, in this war of public opinion, we must continue to give full play to our own advantages, ruthlessly expose the other side's conspiracies and tricks, and win more support and support from the people.
At the same time, we must always be vigilant about our own weaknesses, ensure the authenticity of information, and never be misled by false information.
Only in this way can we win the final victory in this war of public opinion and win more support and sympathy for our great cause of resisting the Japanese invaders!"
The words of the chief host, like the mighty sound of a bell, echoed in the conference room for a long time, inspiring everyone present and filling everyone's hearts with fighting spirit and determination.
After hearing the host's words, the head of the publicity department nodded vigorously, his face full of sincere agreement.
He stood tall and straight, full of energy, and then he began to report on the publicity preparations in an orderly manner:
"Chief Host! We have carefully and conscientiously developed a comprehensive publicity plan.
We plan to make full use of Taiyuan's television, radio, and underground printed materials.
We must thoroughly expose the enemy's shameful plots and schemes in broad daylight, and unwaveringly publicize our just stance to the people of the world!
Let everyone know clearly what we are fighting for and that we are walking on a bright road! "
The chief host nodded slightly, his expression still serious and his eyes deep and firm.
Then, raising his voice slightly, he asked the crucial question:
"Comrades, please don't forget!
In the area ruled by Jiang Wufa, only radio and newspapers were available, and television and the Internet had no coverage.
Even with the advancement of technology, it’s not always a good thing!
But if we think about it from another angle, this is also an extremely rare opportunity!
It is difficult for them to appreciate the power of television and the Internet.
We must use our brains more and try every possible way to let the truth, like a spark, pass through no matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are, no matter how many blockades and obstacles there are, and reach the ears of every citizen in the area ruled by Jiang Wufa, and plant it in their hearts!
A single spark can start a prairie fire. As long as the truth is passed on, it will surely ignite a bright future!"
At this moment, the Taiyuan Radio Station is brightly lit, like an indestructible steel fortress, standing there firmly, becoming a key window for conveying justice and truth.
Inside the station, the announcers were all energetic and radiant, with an extremely determined light shining in their eyes, which revealed their persistence in justice and responsibility for their mission.
They stood in front of the microphone, their voices loud and passionate, full of warm emotions, like blowing the exciting horn of charge.
That voice, carrying the voice of justice of the liberated areas, spread through the radio waves to every corner and every inch of land, as if to spread hope and truth to every corner of the world.
As the radio waves happily shuttled across the air, a series of carefully prepared programs appeared one after another.
In the program, Gu Shousan's sinister conspiracy to mobilize the army was analyzed in depth.
It was like holding a sharp scalpel, carefully pulling out the truth hidden deep in the darkness, bit by bit, and displaying it before everyone, allowing everyone to see the ugly face of the enemy.
The program gave a powerful rebuttal word by word to Jiang Wufa's ambiguous telegram that attempted to confuse the public.
Every word and every sentence is like a heavy artillery shell, accurately hitting the vital points of the enemy's lies, leaving those lies nowhere to hide and completely exposed to the sun.
At the same time, the program, with powerful and resounding words, firmly declared our army's firm stance of defending justice and maintaining peace.
In the area ruled by Jiang Wufa, although everything seems calm on the surface, a silent but profound change is quietly taking place.
Mysterious underground printed materials, like mysterious messengers traveling at night, began to circulate quietly in the streets and alleys and in thousands of households under the cover of darkness.
These printed materials were densely packed with articles and reports that sharply and incisively exposed Gu Shousan's conspiracy.
They are like seeds full of hope, carefully delivered to the people with the help of the mysterious and powerful force of the secret network.
These seeds slowly took root and sprouted in the soil of people's desire for the truth.
People began to have deep doubts about the rumors they heard about the People's Liberation Army on a daily basis.
Their thoughts were quietly changing, and they began to re-examine the impending civil war and think about the truth and meaning behind the war.
At the same time, the propaganda departments of the liberated areas fully utilized their intelligence and powerful strength, and through various clever and covert channels, accurately and accurately conveyed the key information that exposed Gu Shousan's conspiracy to the reporters and editors in the areas ruled by Jiang Wufa.
These journalists with conscience and sense of justice stepped forward after receiving the information.
They published articles in their own newspapers. Although they did not directly quote articles from the liberated areas, their words were filled with their persistent pursuit of the truth and their firm belief in justice.
Every word and every sentence is like a ray of light thrown into the darkness, trying to illuminate the world shrouded in lies.
As time slowly passed and days went by, more and more people in the area ruled by Jiang Wufa gradually cleared the fog and learned the truth of the matter.
A raging flame of anger ignited in their hearts. These people stood up one after another, righteously condemning the conspiracy of Gu Shousan and Jiang Wufa, and resolutely and unwaveringly expressed their support and advocacy for the just position of the liberated areas.
Their voices combined together, like a rolling torrent, unstoppable, rushing towards justice.
In a remote village ruled by Jiang Wufa, the village is surrounded by green mountains and the fields are full of villagers working.
Most villagers have not received much education and spend their days tending to their few acres of thin land.
That evening, the setting sun was bright red, dyeing the entire village in warm colors, and the afterglow gently sprinkled on the sturdy locust tree at the entrance of the village.
Several elderly people were fanning themselves with palm-leaf fans, enjoying the cool breeze under the trees and chatting about family matters.
After the Japanese pirates withdrew, the village finally returned to its former tranquility.
As he was speaking, he saw a young man hurriedly walking into the crowd.
This person is Xiao Li, who just came back from visiting relatives in the city.
Xiao Li had studied in a school in the liberated area before, so he had some knowledge and some understanding of the current situation.
Xiao Li panted, his voice was not loud but full of worry:
"Grandpa and Auntie, have you heard?
Gu Shousan is going to mobilize a large army to deal with the troops in the liberated areas!"
"What?"
An old man's originally relaxed brows instantly wrinkled into a ball, and he was obviously shocked by the news.
"What's that guy Gu Shousan up to?"
"you do not say."
Xiao Li sighed helplessly and continued,
"I heard they were just looking for a reason to start a civil war so they could reap the benefits."
Xiao Li lowered his voice and continued:
"You know, the troops in the liberated areas are all good people who are fighting for us ordinary people!
When I was in the liberated areas, I saw with my own eyes how they helped the people with their work and fought the devils to the death. They were real heroes!
When the surrounding villagers heard this, they all looked puzzled.
Their ancestors had lived under the rule of Jiang Wufa for generations, and all they heard on a daily basis were the little news passed down from above. They knew very little about the army in the liberated areas.
Seeing everyone's confused faces, Xiao Li reached into his pocket and took out a booklet.
This booklet was an underground publication that he had secretly obtained in the city with great effort.
The book uses simple and easy-to-understand text, accompanied by vivid illustrations, to clearly explain the evil intentions of Gu Shousan and Jiang Wufa, as well as the just position of the liberated area army.
"Uncle Liu, Aunt Li, please take a look at this booklet.
I brought this back from the city. It has pictures and words on it. It’s very simple and you can understand it at a glance.”
As he spoke, Xiao Li opened the booklet, pointed at the illustrations and text on it, and began to explain patiently to the villagers.
The villagers gathered around at once, their heads hunched over, staring curiously at the contents of the booklet.
Although most people are not very literate, this illustration is so vivid that it immediately explains the cause and effect of the matter.
Xiao Li stood in the middle and explained everything in the booklet to everyone one by one using the most down-to-earth words.
“It turns out that Gu Shousan and Jiang Wufa wanted to start a civil war!
This won't do. How can we ordinary people withstand this kind of torture? "
A middle-aged woman said indignantly, her hands on her hips in anger.
"Yes! The army in the liberated areas is our great benefactor!
When we were fighting the Japanese invaders, my nephew's village received a lot of help from them.
They are in trouble now, we can't just stand by and watch!"
Another white-haired old man also echoed.
The news spread throughout the village like wings.
After hearing about it, more and more villagers rushed to the big locust tree.
Everyone spoke one after another, saying that they would never stand by and watch Gu Shousan and Jiang Wufa provoke a civil war and let the people suffer.
So, under the leadership of Xiao Li, a propaganda team spontaneously organized by the villagers was established.
There are several young people who are good at speaking in the propaganda team, as well as several respected elders in the village. Xiao Li naturally became everyone's "commentator".
After that, the propaganda team began to go from street to street and visit every house.
Wherever he went, Xiao Li would take the booklet, point to the illustrations on it, and use the simplest and plain language to tell the villagers the good things about the army in the liberated areas and expose the conspiracy of Gu Shousan and Jiang Wufa.
That day, the big locust tree at the entrance of the village was full of people again. Xiao Li stood in the middle, raised the booklet in his hand, and said loudly:
"Fellow villagers, please take a look at this booklet. It depicts the evil plan of Gu Shousan and Jiang Wufa.
They just want to start a civil war and make life difficult for us ordinary people.
But the army in the liberated areas is truly working for the well-being of our people.
We must support them and never let Gu Shousan and Jiang Wufa succeed in their plot!"
"Yes! We must unite and resist the conspiracy of Gu Shousan and Jiang Wufa!"
The villagers responded loudly, and the voices gathered together, as if they could break through the sky and form a force that no one could stop.
This small village is just a microcosm of the area ruled by Jiang Wufa.
In every corner of this land, one "war" after another without the smoke of gunpowder is being staged.
As time passed, this force of justice slowly blew across the entire area ruled by Jiang Wufa like a spring breeze.
More and more people began to understand the truth of the matter. They stood up one after another and expressed their firm support for the just cause of the liberated areas. They hated the conspiracy of Gu Shousan and Jiang Wufa and condemned them constantly.
In this public opinion war initiated by word of mouth, the liberated areas successfully won the hearts of the people in the areas ruled by Jiang Wufa.
Xiao Li and his little booklet, like a ray of light in the darkness, became the brightest presence in this war of public opinion.
With the victory of the war of public opinion, the liberated areas occupied the moral high ground.
The people in the area ruled by Jiang Wufa began to side with the liberated area and expressed indignation and condemnation of the conspiracy of Gu Shousan and Jiang Wufa.