Rebirth 2004: A lone figure in the literary world

Chapter 168 Dark clouds threaten to destroy the city

"This time, the 'main battlefield' is on the Internet! On blogs!" In Bai Ye's guesthouse suite with a small living room, seven or eight people were standing or sitting, taking notes seriously. Bai Ye hit the nail on the head with one sentence:
"In the past, we were used to publishing our opinions in newspapers and magazines, but the editorial review was strict and the publication cycle was long. The key point was that the scope of dissemination was narrow and the readers were older, so we could not accurately cover Zhang Chao's main readership."

Everyone nodded. After all, President Bai had witnessed the swordplay and bloodshed during the heyday of literature in the 80s, so he immediately grasped the key point.

Bai Ye continued, "I have registered an account on Xinlang Blog before, but I didn't manage it seriously, mainly because I didn't have enough energy. But this time is different. We must make full use of the Internet platform to carry out "criticism and education" on Zhang Chao and clarify the truth to the people who don't know the truth."

Then he asked, "Do you all have Xinlang Blog accounts?"

Only two or three people nodded. Bai Ye said with great sorrow: "You are not as sensitive to public opinion as an old man in his 50s like me! Hurry up and register."

Then he arranged: "The focus of this "criticism and education" of Zhang Chao will be mainly on the following points:

First, there are problems with his works. "Better Days" and "Gone Girl" over-exaggerate violence and pornography. Especially in the latter, the male's throat is directly cut during the act of sex, which is both pornographic and violent.

Second, his character problem. Since he appeared in the public eye two years ago, he has been involved in various public opinion controversies again and again. This fully shows that his character is problematic.

third……"

After that, he asked again, worriedly, "Have you taken note?" Seeing everyone nod, he began to explain other arrangements: "This time, we can't just do literary criticism, we have to invite more writers to join us."

Feng Zheng said hesitantly, "Yesterday, the writers seemed to be led by Zhang Chao and Li Juan. If we go find them now, will it be..."

Bai Ye said disdainfully: "Your observation is not careful. Most of those who were instigated by them are not of any significance. Without our support, they are nothing. After my speech today, most of them dare not act rashly."

Finally, he concluded: "Zhang Chao is a master at manipulating the Internet and public opinion. This time we must be 'fast' and 'more'! Within today, each of us must write at least one article and post it on the Internet.

I also need to encourage my friends, especially influential friends, to forward the article. This month, I will arrange for at least one magazine to focus on the most effective articles.”

Hong Yu said worriedly: "It is said that Zhang Chao has millions of fans on the Internet. I am afraid..."

Bai Ye waved his hand and said, "Of course I know. You just need to do your job well - don't worry, I still have a trump card! Gentlemen, the life and death of Chinese literary criticism depends on this!"

Everyone then felt a little relieved, and after agreeing with a few words, they dispersed.

Bai Ye closed the door, his face no longer full of vigor and vitality, but became tired and gloomy. He knew very well what he was doing today - if there was any possibility, he didn't want to get into such a "fight to the death" situation with Zhang Chao.

But this turmoil, like the Daxinganling fire more than ten years ago, was caused by just a few inconspicuous cigarette butts, but eventually spread into a disaster.

Of course, Bai Ye didn't think he was the one who threw the cigarette butt.

Zhang Chao actually didn't expect Bai Ye's reaction to be so strong. In his memory of his previous life, this "war" should have happened between Bai Ye and Han Han, not himself - that is, the "Han-Bai Dispute" which was named the Internet event of the year.

The "Han-Bai dispute" affected a wide range of people, and in the end Bai Ye closed his blog and Han Han won a great victory.

Of course, now I must have been "intercepted" by myself.

Zhang Chao believes that although his speeches and articles in the past two days were harsh in language, they did not contain foul language and personal attacks like Han Han did back then, so it would probably just be a war of words for a few days and then it would die down.

I never expected that Bai Ye had elevated this matter from a matter of personal honor and disgrace to a matter of life and death for the entire literary criticism community.

Zhang Chao forgot that, although from a personal perspective, Bai Ye is not a "bad guy" or a "bully", he is just a representative who was pushed to this position by the deformed literary ecology in China; but "do your job well while you are in it", in the original time and space, facing the overwhelming abuse from netizens, Bai Ye could admit defeat and shut down the blog; now facing Zhang Chao's doubts that touch upon the foundation of the industry, Bai Ye will fight to the death.

Sometimes, this is the temper of old literati.

The next morning, Zhang Chao received a kind reminder from the official operator of Xinlang Weibo: "Teacher Zhang Chao, why don't you pay attention to these articles."——

"Blinded by greed or ulterior motives? Beware of "public opinion bullying" by some writers"

"Two years and eighteen months of quarreling after debuting - Zhang Chao's secret to fame"

Fight, Kill, Kill, and Take Off - A Strange Phenomenon in the Contemporary Literary World

Zhang Chao Enters the Mystery

……

There are about ten articles in total. The one with the highest number of hits has received over 3000 hits, and there are also many comments. Except for a few fans who argue with their own opinions, most of the comments agree with the views of the article.

Zhang Chao was indeed quite surprised, because he estimated that Bai Ye and others' earliest counterattack would be at least the day after tomorrow or next week, because this is the fastest speed at which traditional journals can handle such manuscripts.

I didn’t expect that they have learned their lesson and know how to use the Internet.

However, Zhang Chao did not write a message to fight back now, because he was in the office of "New Sprout" magazine, preparing to discuss important matters concerning the life and death of "Youth" with Zhao Changtian, Li Qigang and others.

Zhao Changtian was beaming with joy as he said, "After repeated efforts, the independent publication number of Youth Pie has been approved!"

Li Qigang also laughed and said, "Editor-in-Chief Zhao worked so hard to get this done. He finally got it."

Zhao Changtian waved his hand and said, "It's not all my fault. Zhang Chao himself has also contributed a lot, and this time he got great help from teacher Wang Meng... Zhang Chao's own influence is also crucial.

I have noticed that every time you appear in the newspapers or on TV, the leaders above you become more open-mouthed.”

When Zhang Chao came, he actually already knew the result, but the smile on his face was not very strong. Instead, he smacked his lips regretfully. Zhao Changtian looked at him with a cold sweat, thinking that this guy had not given up the idea of ​​​​reforming "New Sprouts".

However, Zhang Chao was also content and said, "It's good as long as the application is approved. When will it be officially put into use?"

Li Qigang said: "Theoretically it will be available next month, but I suggest that we wait until May. April is the first anniversary of Youth Magazine, and May is the first issue after the independent publication, which is quite commemorative."

Zhang Chao nodded and said, "That's great. Regarding the shareholding ratio of New Sprouts magazine in Youth, I'll ask Huang Jiefu to come over and discuss it in detail.

In addition, I think the reform plan of Youth Magazine can also be started. Under the independent publication number, it should not be just a monthly magazine..."

Zhang Chao didn't leave the New Sprouts office until noon when they chatted.

When he returned to the hotel and turned on his computer to check the trend on Xinlang's blog, an article immediately made him nervous -

Don’t let pornographic and violent publications occupy the spiritual world of young people

(End of this chapter)