Chapter 729: The Media and the Mouthpiece

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Of course, the most impressive thing about Cameron's "Titanic" is the bow of the ship. Therefore, Wang Zheng couldn't help but walk up and take a look.

However, as soon as he walked to the bow of the boat, the lights around him dimmed instantly. Accompanied by the blue light, the sound of rolling waves rang in my ears, followed by the whistle of the cruise ship and the chirping of seabirds.

As the sound came, everything in front of me changed radically. The surrounding walls and suspended ceilings are gone. Wang Zheng seems to be on the real blue sea. The whole person feels like they are really sitting on a boat, roaming the ocean.

Of course, after the initial shock, Wang Zheng quickly noticed the abnormality.

"Is this 3D projection technology?"

"To be precise, it should be 5D projection, which uses the refraction of light to perfectly simulate the real ocean effect even without glasses. Uncle Zhong explained.

"Not bad!" Wang Zheng nodded with satisfaction, "I now want to see more and more what kind of sensation this 'Titanic' can cause after it is launched?"

After admiring it for a while, Uncle Zhong removed the projection, and after browsing in the cabin for a while, the group left the shipwreck hall. I came to the museum built next door, also in the heart of the mountain.

A large part of the things on display here come from all over the world, but the most important thing is the Chinese cultural relics, especially the artworks that Wang Zheng found from the ancient tombs and several treasures, which are not easy to take out in China. Of course, the most important thing is the 2,385 pieces of stone oracle bones with nearly 190,000 words obtained from the tomb of the Marquis of Qizi.

Since getting it, Wang Zheng has kept it in his hands for nearly 4 years, and now it is finally time for this treasure destined to rewrite the history of Chinese civilization to be released. Of course, he also wants to make an article with these treasures of civilization.

"Boss, Wang Yuan has arrived!"

When Wang Zheng came out of the museum and planned to browse the scenery of Taoyuan Courtyard, Chen Qing put down his mobile phone and walked up to say.

"It's here!" Wang Zheng nodded, remembering what he had explained, "Go back." I've watched everything I need to see, and I'll talk about the rest later. ”

Everyone nodded, and followed Wang Zheng back to the villa he named 'Zhengyun Tower'.

"Boss!"

After waving his hand to signal Wang Yuan to sit down, "How is it, is it going well?"

"It's going well!"

"How?"

"We only bought 73.4% of TVB's shares, and the rest is in the hands of a few major shareholders, who are adamantly unwilling to sell. Wang Yuandao.

He had read the list of shareholders of B, and as soon as Wang Yuan said it, he knew who the person who was still holding on to the shares and not making a move.

"Boss, why don't I try to increase the price?"

"No need!" Wang Zheng waved his hand, "We acquired TVB mainly to acquire those experienced TV media practitioners within it. Now, even if you don't get all the equity, the goal has basically been achieved. No more wasting money!"

Wang Yuan nodded.

"What about the other targets?"

"The ASEAN countries are basically done. Toei Fuji TV has also reached a deal to acquire it, and the only thing still being talked about is SBS, which is difficult to talk about as one of the three major television networks in South Korea and the general psychological factors of South Koreans. Moreover, our influence in South Korea is not as strong as it has been in ASEAN and Dongying for four years. ”

"If it really doesn't work, let's put it on for the time being, there should be a lot of private TV stations in South Korea!"

"That's what I was trying to tell you, boss. ”

After the words fell, Wang Yuan handed a copy of the information to Wang Zheng.

"South Korea's Central Oriental Broadcasting?"

"Yes. It is referred to as JTBC, and although its influence is not as good as that of the three major TV networks, its programs and reputation are good. ”

Wang Zheng nodded, and after briefly browsing the information, he returned it to Wang Yuan.

"Since you think it's appropriate, go for it... Also, by the end of the year, we must set up a satellite television network across ASEAN, Dongying and South Korea, as for the name... After pondering, "Since it belongs to the culture of the times, let's call it Times TV!"

"Yes!"

Wang Zheng paused, "Did Zhang Chaoyang agree?"

"Agreed! $2.2 billion, Times Culture acquires Sohu as a whole!"

After two consecutive quarters of losses of nearly $100 million in 2018, Sohu, which was once the leading hegemon in the domestic portal industry, has been surpassed by latecomers Sina, NetEase and Tencent. Today's market capitalization of about $1.8 billion on the NASDAQ, 1.1 billion is because of its property rights in the $1.1 billion office building in Zhongguancun!

Looking back on the situation of Sohu in the past 13 years, and comparing it with the current decline, it is really overwhelming.

"It's a pity!"

Wang Zheng sighed and said.

Compared with domestic Internet giants such as Ma Yun, Ma Huateng, and Wang Jindong, although Zhang Chaoyang's ability is not inferior to them, he is too idealistic after all. His pursuit of his private life far outweighs his interest in Sohu's future development. Finally, in the years of rapid development of the Internet, Sohu was caught up by later because of the lack of accurate strategic positioning, and gave up the first-mover position in the portal industry.

Nowadays, Sohu is like the 'fairchild' that has created the glory of the American technology industry, and only the part that is missable remains.

However, Wang Zheng is not short of funds or talents, he attaches great importance to the Sohu brand and the group of experienced practitioners under it.

"In the future, Sohu news and video will be the focus of the entire Sohu, integrating the culture of the times and the film and TV series resources of Time Warner. Also, we have to do a good job of domestic portals, but the focus has shifted to ASEAN and Dongying, focusing on mergers and acquisitions of the same industry, to expand the influence of Sohu in the shortest possible time, I am not afraid of burning money!"

"Understood!"

"Portals, TV stations, whether online or offline, we must create a strong 'mouthpiece' that can influence public opinion to serve us!"

Wang Zheng is well aware of the importance of mastering public opinion. So after the merger of Time Warner, he began to let Wang Yuan dig in this area. Now it's just getting started.

"Since you're here, don't rush back. I'll call Mesati and them to a meeting tonight, and you can listen to them too!"

Wang Yuan nodded and did not object.

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In the evening, Wang Zheng had dinner early. After flipping through the information that Chen Qing brought over today, he saw that the time was about the same. The global communication terminal on the left wrist is opened. Soon, 39 holographic projections of middle-aged or elderly men with different images, but all of them revealed a strong sense of majesty, appeared in front of Wang Zheng.

"Young Master!"

Facing the respectful salutation, Wang Zheng, who had long been accustomed to it, nodded slowly.

"Sima told me that he had completed the elimination and control of the ASEAN separatist armed forces, drug ~ trafficking forces. After completing the third step of the 'Golden Triangle Project', I would like to ask you how the recent results of 'Lantang' are?"

Wang Zheng's command is divided into two parts: 'Lantang' and 'Privy Council', one is in charge of government and the other is in charge of the army. However, because the current Privy Council is still in the dark, the division of labor is not too clear.

"Young Master Hui, after nearly three years of hard work, our Lantang has mastered more than 60% of the high-level positions in the governments and parliaments of the eleven ASEAN countries, as well as 75% of the control of the military and second-line troops. Dongying is a bit worse, with only 50 percent and 35 percent of senior positions in politics and the military. South Korea has the lowest political and military circles, with only 37 percent and 24 percent, and North Korea has relatively high levels of 42 percent and 39 percent respectively because of its centralized system. As for Australia, it is currently only about 6%, and the vast majority of its influence is located in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. ”

Wang Zheng nodded.

"What about the economy?"

"The average GDP growth rate of the 11 ASEAN countries in the two quarters of this year was 7.43 percent, 2.47 percent in Dongying, 3.21 percent in South Korea, 2.29 percent in North Korea, and 2.76 percent in Australia. Taken together, the total GDP is $10.23 trillion. The total population is 884 million, and the population growth rate is the highest in ASEAN and North Korea at 0.84% and 0.71%, and the lowest in South Korea, Dongying and Australia, with 0.34%, 0.37% and 0.21% respectively. ”

"The population growth rate is half lower than last year, not bad!" Wang Zheng nodded.

Originally, the population growth rate of several countries was not so low, but Wang Zheng couldn't bear to play in the shadows. On the one hand, he asked Uncle Zhong to dispatch the 'Iron Ox Transporter' to secretly loot a large number of people to fill the 'Fuxi Space' and the 'Zhurong Space', and on the other hand, he asked Qian to lead the team and use birth control drugs to inject pregnant women who had just given birth to reincarnation marked by the 'Neuron Masterbrain'. With a two-pronged approach, the non-Chinese population in several countries has plummeted.

The reason why the natural population growth rate of more than a dozen countries has remained positive is because of the increased chance of pregnancy among Chinese couples, after all, the effect of multiple birth technology is not bad at all.

And, of course, there are the 'fish that slip through the net' who have escaped the money and injected birth control pills. After all, there is not much money at hand, and it is impossible to cover the population of three or four hundred million people who happen to be of childbearing age in more than a dozen countries.

"Jiang Shang, how many people does Nuwa Space have now?"

"5.76 million! Of these, 2.163 million are adults, and the rest are all young people. ”

"What about the pregnant women in Evil Armor?"

"78,300!"

"It's already so much. Wang Zheng raised his eyebrows.

"Young master, originally we expected that the population would exceed 15 million in 8 years. But looking at it now, maybe five years from now, it will be about the same. ”

"It doesn't matter. Five years is enough time for us to take control of ASEAN and Dongying. Do they have the resources to be afraid of not being able to feed these children. After thinking for a moment, Wang Zheng said.

"Guan Zhong, how many people does the Fuxi space have now?"

"54.89 million!"

"So much?" Wang Zheng said in surprise.

"ASEAN lacks a strict hukou system, there are many poor people, and there is serious unrest in many places. So it gave us the opportunity to collect people. Coupled with the harvest from Dongying, South Korea, North Korea, and Australia, as well as the South Indians who smuggled into various countries, in more than three years, the population of more than 50 million people has been gathered. However, among the more than 50 million people, there are still 893,000 infants and young children. ”

"It doesn't matter. Just make sure they're one child!"

Although Wang Zheng wants to reduce the non-Chinese population, he also doesn't want to make too much trouble. After all, it is man's most primitive desire to have offspring. Moreover, when you have a child, you will become at peace with your scruples. And the labor force of Anfen and obedient Jue is the best help for him to develop the Fuxi space.

"Lin Xiangru, how many people does Zhurong Space have now?"

"8.57 million, including 73,000 young people!"

The function of the Zhurong Space is similar to that of the Fuxi Space, which is a place to reduce the non-Chinese population. However, because the time for Zhurong Space to be in Wang Zheng's hands was too short, the population was small.

"You're doing a good job, keep up the good work. Two and a half years will be the moment when we will settle the country, and no one can relax. ”

"Yes, young master!"

Wang Zheng nodded, raised his hand and tapped on the communication terminal on his left wrist.

"The information that has been passed to you is what you are going to do next. Take a look at it when you go back, and then let's implement it quickly!"

The crowd nodded.

"Sima, how many armed forces are in our hands now?"

"The real elite are only three mountain brigades with 24,000 men, an aviation group with 12 Rafale fighters with a total of 479 ground crews, a rocket force equipped with surface-to-air missiles and ballistic missiles with a total of 1,267 personnel, and a naval group with four Project 636 Kilo-class submarines with a total of 2,728 personnel. The vast majority of the weapons and equipment are from ASEAN, and the weapons and equipment of the missile forces come from Toshiba Power's own production. … There are about 54,800 people in the rest of the peripheral miscellaneous cards that we control, distributed in the 11 ASEAN countries. … In addition, I also have a rotation training plan to go to Africa here, which needs to be seen by the young master!"

A text quickly appeared on the virtual screen in front of Wang Zheng's eyes. After a brief glance, I nodded in agreement.

"An army that doesn't experience war is really not an elite. I have agreed to the 'African Rotation Program' submitted by your Privy Council. However, when disguised as a mercenary, remember to get some wealth from that huge fat and oily land. We are now building ASEAN and developing the three dimensions of space, which is the right funding. ”

"Yes!"

Sima Sui Tho nodded.

"Also, be careful about confidentiality. The white skins of the United States and Europe are very vigilant! Moreover, after colonizing for hundreds of years, their network of relationships there is deeper than you can imagine. ”

"Understood!"

"And. After today's meeting, ASEAN's finance, energy, telecommunications, military industry, strategic minerals, media, grain, and other important industries related to the national economy and people's livelihood will strengthen supervision and control, and resolutely follow the road of state capitalism. ”

Everyone in the Lantang nodded in unison.

On June 5, 2018, the ASEAN Council resolved that the finance ministers of the 11 ASEAN countries will form the ASEAN Joint Fiscal Parliament, which will become the leading body of the financial departments of each country. Since then, each country's finances will be under the dual leadership of its own government and the ASEAN Joint Fiscal Parliament. In addition, 30% of the fiscal revenue of each country should be handed over to the ASEAN Central Bank, and then distributed by the ASEAN Committee.

The ASEAN Joint Fiscal Council is the seventh authority after the ASEAN Commission, the ASEAN Legislative Council, the ASEAN Central Bank, the ASEAN Joint Parliament on Culture, the ASEAN Transport Committee and the ASEAN Military Commission. Its establishment marks a step forward in ASEAN integration.

However, with Wang Zheng's benefit, ASEAN's progress clearly does not stop there.