Reborn in Brazil As a Plutocrat

  Chapter 25 Review of Books and Newspapers

   You must know that in this era, the guiding role of public opinion is not understood by ordinary people, especially the people in Brazil generally have a low level of education, and my father is a feudal conservative who only completed junior high school education.

   "I saw that the newspapers also said that the Allied Powers are in full swing, and we will soon win. My brother is right!" Fang Tao, the younger brother, also rarely made his own comments.

"Aren't you stupid in reading, can you believe what the newspapers say? It used to be that the relationship between Germany and us is so good, but after the Yankees came, the Germans became evil! I taught It is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books, and it is better to have no books than to believe in books. The wisdom handed down from our ancestors has been completely forgotten by you after a few years in foreign schools." After hearing Fang Tao's words, his father said loudly The angry reprimand made Fang Lang, who was about to speak, admire his father's wisdom even more.

"The teacher said that the news has three characteristics: authenticity, timeliness, and accuracy. The most important thing in news reports is to ensure the truth. If you don't even believe the news, what are you going to believe?" Fang Tao poked his neck and blushed rebutted his father.

  Fang Lang looked at his younger brother at this time, and felt that he was completely different from the only brother in Yuanshen's memory. Could it be that his younger brother had entered the rebellious period, and now he took over his class and started to argue with his father.

"How many times have I told you that with your character of believing what others say, you shouldn't study journalism. I told you to go home quietly and follow me to manage the family business, but you didn't listen, you wait Let's go! Sooner or later, someone will sell it and count the money!" The father shook his head and sighed angrily, obviously feeling that he had failed in educating his children.

Seeing that his younger brother wanted to refute, Fang Lang stretched out his hand to stop his younger brother who was about to speak out, and said, "My brother! Dad is really right this time. You must know that our Brazilian government is now established according to the Germans. Yes, the three major characteristics of the news you mentioned are ideal, but don’t forget that the Brazilian Propaganda Department has a censorship system, do you think the government will really let the common people know what’s going on in the world?”

"But I read in the newspaper two days ago that the Propaganda Department has abolished the censorship of books and newspapers! Even if you are right, the news we see after the abolition will always be true!" Fang Tao said. Determined.

   "Oh! Has the Ministry of Propaganda abolished the censorship of books and newspapers now?" Didn't expect the government to be so bold and not afraid of social chaos? Fang Lang is not opposed to freedom of the press, but sometimes freedom of the press is not necessarily a good thing. The intertwining of various ideas will cause social turmoil. Maybe this is the root cause of the chaos in Brazil.

   But Fang Lang thought about it, this is also a good thing! The role of the mouthpiece of public opinion, as a later generation, Fang Lang couldn't be more clear. It seems that it is very necessary for me to invest in the establishment of my own media organization. Newspapers, radio stations, and later television are a big industry!

   Before his brother could answer, Fang Lang said again: "Brother, did you major in journalism at school?"

   "Yes! Our school's journalism major is very famous in Brazil." Fang Tao is obviously very proud of being admitted to this major.

   "Is there any better newspaper office in Sao Paulo? What if I buy a newspaper office and hand it over to you to run it in the future!" The whole family looked at Fang Lang dumbfounded. Aren't everyone discussing the international situation? Why did you jump to buying a newspaper office for your younger brother? I haven't started eating yet! It's like this after a few dishes.

"Everyone, don't look at me like this. Going out to join the army this time can be regarded as gaining knowledge. At least I feel that I am no longer the ignorant boy when I ran away from home. It is said that my father just asked me why I thought the Allies could win. Xinguo is dying. I didn't read it in the newspaper, nor did I listen to the propaganda of the army. I came to the conclusion through my own observation and analysis. First of all, I used to be in the army and fought on the front line. I found that The age span of German soldiers is very large, the oldest is fifty years old, and the youngest is fifteen years old. What does this mean? It means that the war potential of the Germans is about to be exhausted, and the young people are about to be exhausted, so they will be recruited 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 7,000-ton Liberty Ship. It can be completed in less than four days, and at least three ships are launched every day. And this number far exceeds the number sunk by Germany. The result of the change is obvious. The Allies can get a steady stream of supplies , and the Axis powers are already surrounded, isn't the outcome clear at a glance?"

  Hearing Fang Lang's analysis, several people couldn't help but looked at each other, feeling that Fang Lang in front of them was very strange. After a while, the father slapped his thigh and said: "Okay, my son is promising, and his analysis is well-founded and clear, so that ordinary people like us can understand clearly. Tao'er, learn from your brother, Don't follow others blindly, have your own mind and ideas. You know!"

  Fang Lang didn't expect to hear words of praise from his father. This is really the sun coming out of the west. The mother also looked at herself with joy, and looked at her father from time to time, looking very relieved.

Fang Tao fell into deep thinking. Unexpectedly, his brother made an in-depth analysis and dissection based on the two details he observed, and came to his own conclusions, instead of simply being as powerful, brave, and brave as the Allied soldiers in the newspaper. justice. How evil and incompetent the enemy is. It seemed to be opening up a whole new world for Fang Tao.

  After teaching the youngest son, Fang's father pointed the finger at Fang Lang again: "You, a soldier, suddenly said that you want to buy a newspaper office for your brother to run. How much money do you have! It's just playing the piano."

"Dad, I'm not just talking about it. I have experienced a lot of things outside in the past two years. I often recall the things I was bullied by little Japan. We Chinese, even though we have joined the Brazilian nationality, can't change our skin color. We must not forget our ancestors, we must not forget our Yanhuang blood. Now we Chinese are in Brazil, the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, and all over the world. Our life is 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 the Chinese outside, but I think the most fundamental reason is that we do not have a strong motherland. Now the motherland is being invaded by a small Japan, but we can do nothing, even in Brazil. We are being bullied by Japan, whose population is dozens of times larger. I am not reconciled, and I don’t want to continue like this.”

   "Okay, my eldest grandson! Good! Well done!" Hearing Fang Lang's words, the old man was the first to stand up, flushed and excited, clapping his hands and shouting.

   "I can't think of someone on our side who can have such an outstanding grandson. I have no regrets in this life, old man. Boy, tell me what you want to do. Old man, I will call the old brothers over now and fully support you."

  Father Fang Xinshan also stood up, staring blankly at his eldest son, as if he had seen a ghost. Hit on the leg by the old man's cane, "What are you doing here, get out of the way. Big grandson, tell me, do you already have ideas and ideas?"

  Fang Lang also looked at this old man who had been silent and never commented on family affairs with a dazed expression. I don't understand why there is such a sudden reaction.

  The younger brother and mother were also dumbfounded 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 already started to implement them."

"Okay, you don't need to talk about it now. Xinshan, go and invite all my old brothers from our village over now, and say that I have something to talk to them about." Seeing that his father was still in a daze, he hit him with a cane again . "Not yet!"

  Father hurriedly avoided and said, "Oh! I'm going now."

  (end of this chapter)