Chapter 1027: Public opinion builds momentum, exchange of interests
The watchman first refers to holding a torch, holding a trumpet on the wall, guarding himself against anyone who may be dangerous.
They were the first people to see danger and the first people to face danger. If they put such a name on a superhero and use the power of the government to build momentum for him, it would almost be equivalent to pushing this existence to the altar of high above, and naturally giving him legal sacredness and authority.
And this is obviously something that many national leaders are unwilling to accept. Not only are they unwilling to accept it, but they can even be said to be a heartfelt resistance.
"His Excellency Stark, don't you think your proposal is a bit outrageous?"
"There is an old saying in our country that we should never forget the past and never forget the lessons of the past! It means not to forget the lessons of the past. Whether it is the example of Captain America you used or the Knight of Dawn who once had countless admirers, their affairs tell us this truth. That is, the so-called superhero. Once they have too much power in public opinion, they will eventually hold the government hostage and become a situation that will be too big. So I firmly oppose your proposal."
A heavyweight figure was the first to raise objections, which immediately attracted a lot of consent. Among them were people with the same idea, and more were the inevitable flattery for this heavyweight power.
With the depressed power of the United States, the demise of two developed countries of Japan and Britain, and the overall strength of Europe declined, the country with the largest power on the entire earth has appeared in the East. For this country that has always claimed to be a peaceful rise and has not suffered too many twists and turns in such disasters, even Tony was unwilling to admit that he had become the biggest voice of the entire earth.
Faced with this voice, he inherited the hegemony of the earth in the past, and had to restrain his usual domineering character and persuade him kindly.
"Sir, I know what you are worried about. But at this time, we don't have much choice, right? People in the whole world are panicked. On the west coast of our country, as the center of the country, countless workers have stopped working. They are timidly huddled in their homes, just because they are worried that things will happen to them in the UK. Not only in our country, Europe, Canada, and Australia are like this. I think your country should be like this. Compared with Britain and the United States, isn't Japan closer to your country? Isn't the chaos it brings more serious?"
When he said this, Tony really showed sincerity to put himself in his heart. But for some reason, he saw a hint of embarrassment and indescribable weirdness on the face of the boss opposite him.
At this point, the boss was embarrassed to hide anything, otherwise he would have no reason to stick to his opinions in such a situation. So he had to tell him about his domestic situation.
"That, in fact, the situation in our country is fine. The people live and work in peace and contentment, and the people are happy and healthy. They are not troubled by the current international situation. So what you said is simply not true."
Tony didn't believe a word about this. More than 100 million people died. You said that your country was not affected, how could this be possible? Are all people in your country blind? Are the journalists in your country all eat a good meal? So he immediately asked angrily.
"Sir, are you kidding? The whole world was shocked by this disaster. You actually told me that the people in your country were not affected too much because of this. Are the journalists in your country writing news with their eyes closed?"
"Uh! You're not bad at saying that. After all, our country's news control has always been done well. We usually play negative news that will affect social order in a sievous manner. In addition, gossip news is popular in our country now, so this kind of thing is really a bit."
The big guy can't continue on this issue. Although this kind of news control and weird atmosphere is a good thing seriously, it is really a bit difficult to talk about when it comes to other countries.
Such an answer really made Tony feel powerless. On the one hand, he didn't believe these lies, but on the other hand, he couldn't help but start to worry. If these ridiculous words were true, what would the consequences would be? He had heard what the boss meant after he was ruling, that was, he was not willing to participate in their plan at all. And without the support of the world's most powerful country today, how much effect could their plan play?
Thinking of this, Tony immediately cheered up and chose to change his perspective and continue his lobbying.
"Sir. I know what you are worried about. You are worried that you will be disturbed by traitors like the United States that once were, and are panicked by traitors like Steve Rogers. At this point, I can assure you that the Earth Watcher is not the same as Rogers."
"And we proclaim that he is only proclaiming his behavior, not his character. Rogers can stir up such a big wave and even attack the prestige of the government because we have been too advocating the American spirit he represents in the past seventy years. And this time, we will not make this mistake. We will only judge the matter. As long as we can calm this situation, we will reverse the public opinion in our hands and control the restrictions on these superheroes again. As your country often says, everything is just for expedient measures."
It can be seen that Tony did rack his brains to calm down the potential hidden dangers of social order. However, the boss still did not mean nodding easily for his statement.
"Mr. Stark, I'll just say it. In order to control your domestic situation and cause possible negative situations within our country. This is a matter that harms our country's interests. Although I can do this in terms of the current international situation, I don't think we need to do this. After all, there has never been any relationship between our country and superheroes, and you don't have enough interests to impress us and let us do this."
It is impossible to only talk about friendship between countries. Only interests are the foundation of dialogue between major countries, and only interests are the prerequisite for establishing cooperative relations between countries.
If countries can still abandon past grudges and share the same voice when the planet devourer, the sword of Damocles, is hung high above their heads. Then when the sword disappears, the cooperation between countries will immediately become the naked and exchange of interests.
It can be said that this is taking advantage of the situation and almost grew up in the light to seek benefits from these countries that urgently need public opinion to calm the chaos in society. However, in the eyes of the leaders of these countries led by Tony, this is a great signal.
For this great power that has been hiding its strength for decades and finally stood at the top. Only with a certain degree of exchange of interests and control of them is the thing that makes them most relieved. If it is just a verbal commitment, they may doubt in their hearts that the limited effect they can play.
You are not afraid of him opening your mouth, but you are afraid of him not opening your mouth. This is a consensus in the current Western Alliance that has intercepted this country for decades. It is hard to imagine that the situation will undergo such a reversal, but you have to bow to everything that reversal in the face of reality.
People have to look forward and walk down-to-earth. So Tony had nothing to hesitate at all, so he offered his own conditions directly.
"Japan has become a thing of the past, and our economic exchanges with Japan have been completely cut off. Therefore, we can re-establish this economic relationship on several ports on the mainland to maintain the interest exchanges between our two countries."
"Is it as bad as Japan's economy and trade?"
The big boss said. Japan and the United States have always maintained a trade surplus of about tens of billions of dollars a year. If this trade relationship is transferred to the country, it will obviously be better in terms of domestic productivity. This also means that the United States' trade losses will be greater.
Tony was unwilling to accept such things, but he knew that he had to accept it at this time. So he could only grit his teeth and promised.
"Yes. For detailed situations, we can conduct formal discussions through diplomatic meetings."
"So, what about Japan?"
The boss's words made Tony's heart tremble immediately. He has always controlled the orphans of the Japanese royal family in order to re-support Japan in East Asia and allow the United States to have a spokesperson in East Asia. But now, the boss's words have forced him to give up this idea.
Compared with local interests, the importance of peripheral forces is less important. So he could only grit his teeth and give his own promise.
"I will hand over the orphans of the Japanese royal family. I will also propose to hand over the reconstruction work of Japan to your country."
"Then it's decided. Just one word, Lord Stark!"
The negotiations reached this point, and the boss was already satisfied. Looking at the change in his expression on his face, Tony immediately asked.
"So what is your country's handling of public opinion?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Stark. I'll make arrangements now! Tonight's Central News will broadcast the major events that have occurred in Japan and the UK in detail. At the same time, we will also specifically add space to the superhero you proposed and introduce it in detail. I can assure you that even if the Central News that has not changed in decades will be extended, the public opinion you requested will be spread."
"That's good, so we can rest assured."
Chapter completed!