Actor: Thank you.

In 1939, a teacher in Yan'an made a statement about the united front struggle during an interview with three reporters from the Central News Agency, Xinmin Daily, and Saodang Daily.

"Whatever the enemy opposes, we must support; whatever the enemy supports, we must oppose."

The greatest truths are the simplest; in just twenty or thirty words, the essence of struggle in a complex world is revealed.

Of course, the premise for doing this is to first distinguish "who are our enemies and who are our friends".

That's exactly what Zhang Yuan is focusing on now.

In mainland China, there are tons of people who talk big about war.

There are too many people shouting that the red flag should be planted all over the world.

However, if war actually breaks out, especially an external war rather than a defensive one, it will most likely encounter opposition from some people.

Arguments that it would be a waste of resources and manpower and disrupt peace would then emerge.

What does the great power rivalry have to do with my monthly salary of 3000? Such comments are everywhere.

But when it comes to attacking a place, the Chinese get really excited.

Furthermore, the normally simple and honest Chinese people will abandon all humanitarian sentiments and maximize the malice of humanity.

That's an island nation.

If we were to attack the island nation one day, anyone who opposes it would be a traitor, dragged out and executed before questioning, with no wrongful convictions or miscarriages of justice... That's what the people all think.

If that day ever comes, the streets will be packed with people signing up to join the army.

The opportunity to dedicate a separate page to the family genealogy has arrived!

The War of Resistance against Japan has become a collective painful memory for the entire nation.

It can be said that the Japanese invaders were the common enemy of the Chinese people.

So, according to the "formula" given by the instructor, we should support what the enemy opposes.

He used these models' names to amplify the influence of his act of leading foreigners to watch anti-Japanese films.

If he goes to see it himself, or takes his men with him, no one will care.

But when it comes to foreigners, especially Europeans and Americans, Japanese media will definitely react!

That's exactly the reaction I wanted.

Just like how Marshal Zhang did a lot of bad things, but after being bombed by the Japanese, he became a patriot in everyone's hearts.

Watching "City of Life and Death" alone or with a model is just general patriotism.

Only when criticized by the Japanese can one be considered a "patriotic saint".

Only by having "enemies" provide corroborating evidence can one be "donned the imperial robe."

"I think the island nation's media should formally acknowledge history," Zhang Yuan said, adjusting his stance after receiving questions about the Japanese media's reaction.

He had always been quite mild-mannered and easy-going.

Now it has suddenly become powerful.

This powerful presence could be felt even by Xie Nan, who was thousands of miles away on the other side of the screen.

"Although the film 'City of Life and Death' is not perfect," he commented rather restrainedly.

It's more than just imperfect.

But he needs to leverage this momentum now, so we can't be too harsh in our evaluation.

"But it still reflects that long-forgotten history."

“A country and a nation that cannot face up to its history will be trapped in a cycle of mistakes.”

"Besides, as a Chinese person, when I invite my friends to watch a movie, whatever it is, what business is it of those Japanese... islanders!"

"Does watching a film about Chinese history on French soil have anything to do with an island nation?"

Xie Nan, who had asked the question, was taken aback by his sudden aggressiveness and remained stunned for several seconds before continuing with his question.

"Are you worried that your reputation in Japan will be affected by this?"

"My primary audience is Chinese viewers. As for whether people in the island nation like to watch it or how they evaluate me, I don't care," he replied sharply.

"Okay, thank you Zhang Yuan for connecting with us."

"I believe that our viewers have gained a new understanding of the recent events."

"Let's return to the studio and continue with other entertainment news."

After the cameraman gave an OK sign, Zhang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

He took the bottled water his assistant handed him and took a sip.

"Thank you all. I have prepared dinner at the hotel restaurant. I hope you will join me."

The journalist team has come from afar, so we should treat them to a meal.

"Brother, you're really famous now, your story is all over the world," a reporter said to him with a smile during dinner.

Is it good news or bad news?

"I think it's a good idea; what you just said makes sense."

"What kind of movies we Chinese watch is none of their business!"

"that is!"

"Correct!"

"well said."

This is the simple and genuine sentiment of the Chinese people.

He was so simple that all he wanted was to kill the Japanese devils.

He chatted with his buddies about the recent situation.

Zhang Yuan knew from the very beginning that playing with Lu Chuan in his current state would be very difficult.

It's too easy to get backfired.

The only solution is to build an even thicker "golden body" than the opponent.

The best tactic is to manipulate public opinion.

Once a strong "patriotic image" is established, one can be virtually invincible.

It's like encountering a boss you can't defeat for the time being, how do you solve it?

It's simply a matter of leveling up to strengthen yourself, finding the opponent's weaknesses, and then taking them down in one fell swoop.

What he did before was simply "leveling up".

After dinner, rest for the night.

The next day at noon, Jiang Wen was the first to call him.

"Brilliant!"

"what happened?"

"Your interview was very well done." Director Jiang is a straightforward person.

"You also like watching 'City of Life and Death'?"

"I haven't seen it. Putting the Japanese issue aside, I just think that you dare to boldly express your opinions, which is unique among actors of your generation!"

Jiang Wen's view of the Japanese devils differed from that of the general public, after all, he had directed the film "Devils on the Doorstep".

In his eyes, the island nation is not only an enemy, but also a powerful enemy with advantages.

Back when he was at the Central Academy of Drama, he often drank and chatted with many international students from island nations.

These people are intelligent, easy-going, and very civilized.

But Jiang Wen believes that these intelligent and civilized overseas students, once placed in a specific historical context, could also become the executioners of Nanjing.

This is the duality of island people, consistent with the viewpoint in "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword".

This ethnic group has a very extreme personality, often switching between two completely different personalities in a short period of time, or having two completely different personalities at the same time.

From a close neighbor to a militaristic warmonger, it's all the same person.

This is where the so-called distortion and perversion come from.

These are clearly two contradictory personalities, yet they are mixed together in one body. How could they not become abnormal?

In Jiang Wen's view, the island nation has never changed. Whether it was the fascists a hundred years ago or the modern developed country today, the island nation has always been the same island nation.

This guy's way of thinking has always been different from ordinary people.

For example, he named his eldest daughter Jiang Yilang.

But he also has two sons, one named Jiang Taro and the other named Jiang Jiro.

These two names were heavily criticized, with people saying that Jiang Wen idolizes Japan.

Actually, whether it's Taro, Jiro, Dairo, or Jiro, these are all Chinese names, but the island nation adopted them.

This title has existed in ancient China. The Kaifeng Prefecture Record states, "Taro is ten years old, the eldest son of the Prince of Yun."

Zhang Changzong, a favorite minister during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian, was also clearly recorded in the Old Book of Tang as having the nickname Liulang.

However, island nations were indeed adept at cultural warfare after World War II, and their reverse invasion led many Chinese people to believe that this was island culture.

Compared to South Korea's tendency to claim everything as theirs, the Japanese's subtle and gradual approach to power is far more terrifying.

Matcha and cherry blossoms, which originated in China, are internationally recognized as the exclusive culture of island nations.

Even lacquerware techniques such as Echizen lacquerware, which have been lost in China, are still preserved and recognized as national treasures in Japan.

The Japanese have always quietly made a fortune by stealing and monopolizing culture.

Many cultural relics were also stolen during the war.

That wasn't the end of it; many top-tier cultural relics that the bald man took to Taiwan also suffered the same fate.

For example, the National Palace Museum in Taipei has the "Timely Clearing After Snowfall" calligraphy scroll, which is an authentic work by the Sage of Calligraphy.

As a result, Taiwan actually lent the exhibition to an island nation.

After the tour, not only were some of the treasures damaged, but people also began to suspect that the original was still in Taiwan, and that it might have been switched and taken away by the Japanese in collusion with outsiders.

"By the way, Ichiro is going to France to see his mother soon."

"I told her to come visit you."

"I'm at work."

"Hey, she said she wanted to meet the Hollywood crew, that's why she came to you."

“It’s not appropriate for me, a grown man, to be with a young woman.”

"She's just a child, just treat her like a child to play with."

Zhang Yuan: …

Have you ever seen a girl with a great figure, who is 1.7 meters tall and has a C-cup?
"Okay, okay, I understand."

"I will take care of her."

After Jiang Wen, Zeng Jia also called him.

The agent finally understood what his boss was doing.

She was completely dumbfounded.

I thought about it all night before I finally understood.

"The information and plans you've collected are now ready to be used," Zhang Yuan said calmly.

Even now, if negative comments about "Nanjing Nanjing" appear online, no one will doubt themselves.

After all, I took foreigners to see it.

However, Zeng Jia's actions were merely a "feint."

He has other plans.

"Boss, what you're doing might make domestic audiences like it, but..."

"But what?"

“If the islanders hate you, it will not only affect your endorsement deals, but I’m afraid it will also affect your development in Hollywood.”

"After all, island nations are also a major market for Hollywood blockbusters."

"Yes, I've considered it," Zhang Yuan replied calmly.

Zeng Jia: ...

You considered all that, so why did you still do this?
"Don't panic."

Do you remember what I told you before?

"When doing things, you should first consider right and wrong, then interests, and finally the impact."

"Am I doing the right thing?"

"Correct."

Is it possible to gain any benefit?

Zeng Jia thought about it and thought, "Perhaps it's possible."

She glanced at the online comments about the interview before calling.

Many ordinary people who were originally uninterested in their boss have become fans of his attitude towards Japanese media.

"Did he almost let something slip?"

In particular, his near-uttering of the word "little Japanese" during an interview has made him quite popular with many people.

Many people are clamoring to see his movies.

"Maybe."

"What about the impact?" Zhang Yuan pressed.

"It has a good influence domestically, but what I'm afraid of is overseas."

"You need to understand one thing," Zhang Yuan said seriously, "not all money in this world can be earned."

"A smart businessman will only earn limited profits."

"Trying to make money from anything will lead to big trouble."

"You need to clearly define your target customers."

"As for your concern about Hollywood's reaction."

"Let me put it this way, Hollywood has political winds and is influenced by politics, that's true."

"But first and foremost, these companies are capital, and their bosses and top executives are capitalists."

"Which market can capture more profits: an island nation with 100 million people or China with 1.4 billion people?"

"I think capital and capitalists will figure it out."

The film and television industry in island nations, like their electronic industries such as mobile phones and computers, is relatively closed.

While everyone else was using smart touchscreen phones, people in Japan were still using flip phones.

While everyone else was using USB flash drives, people in the island nation were still using 3.5-inch floppy disks.

Every industry in island nations has a closed ecosystem, often cut off from the outside world, and there may even be "reproductive isolation".

Hollywood blockbusters, such as superhero movies, do well at the box office in island nations, but not exceptionally well.

For example, Avengers: Infinity War couldn't compare to Detective Conan: Zero the Enforcer, which aired around the same time.

Avengers: Endgame did not perform as well as Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire, which was released around the same time.

These two films were wildly successful in China during the same period, with no rivals.

Hollywood companies can easily identify this kind of hard data.

Does Zhang Yuan not understand white people, and doesn't he understand capitalists?

They will use whoever can make money and bring them more benefits.

So he firmly told Zeng Jia, "If they're so capable, then they shouldn't use me!"

His attitude reflects the attitude of Hollywood capital.

Would it benefit me to curry favor with the Japanese?

How much money can they give me?

And how much profit can the Chinese film and television market bring me!
If you don't even have this much brainpower, then you shouldn't be in this line of work.

Zhang Yuan stretched his whole body.

He twisted his neck and wrist.

"Leveling up is now complete."

"It's time to prepare for monster hunting."

Unlike Zeng Jia's "feigned attack," he had already planned his main offensive strategy.

He then took out his phone and made a call.

"Hey."

"I have already written the preface you mentioned before."

I'll send it to you tonight.

His main plan was...

Close the door, let Han Han out. (End of Chapter)