Lin Rui didn't know much about Lizhou; there was very little information about it in books or online. This seemed unrelated to the cultural wall and more like a deliberate act by the authorities.
After all, cultural walls only hinder the exchange of information in the arts, but to directly block information from an entire state is quite intriguing.
Xu Hongzhuo clearly didn't want to talk too much about Lizhou, so he changed the subject, saying, "Lin Rui, what are your thoughts on the promotional video?"
"idea?"
What ideas could there be?
Shouldn't this be something your official team is considering?
In fact, Xu Hongzhuo was just saying it casually. Before Lin Rui could speak, he continued, "I have already had it edited and will try to launch it on the official website after midnight tonight. The background music has also been chosen. I don't think any song is more suitable than 'Leaving Xiazhou'."
Okay, whatever you say, whatever makes you happy.
"Regarding the first ten volumes of the Compendium of Materia Medica, Lao Zhong has already contacted the publisher and is preparing to promote and distribute them at the end of the month."
"He asked me whether the revenue from physical books and online subscriptions would be directly transferred to my personal account."
It was finalized so quickly?
The timing was just right.
Promoting the song "Compendium of Materia Medica" sung by Wen Wenxuan simultaneously should attract a large amount of traffic in Yunzhou.
“I had previously discussed the establishment of a charitable foundation with Ning Yuanqing, but it is still in the preparation stage. Once the foundation is established next month, the online and offline revenue from the Compendium of Materia Medica will be directly transferred to the charitable foundation’s account.”
Xu Hongzhuo was somewhat surprised: "You even set up a charitable foundation? What's it called?"
"We hadn't thought of a name before, but now we've decided on the Hua Tuo Foundation."
After ending the call, Lin Rui sent Chen Bin a message, asking him to change the name of the foundation in the proposal.
After all, he and Ning Yuanqing have been busy with the handover and preparation of the charity foundation.
The three major announcements from the Huaxia Literature and Art Association have instantly sparked a frenzy of discussion across the sixteen states. While such fervor may not be unprecedented, it is certainly unparalleled in history.
Compared to the dramatic events outside the industry, things are not peaceful inside either.
With more porridge available, there will only be more people drinking it.
The most chaotic of all is undoubtedly the gaming industry.
Currently, gaming is the most profitable sector for internet companies in each state. Once the cultural wall is unlocked, it means that gaming giants in Xuanzhou will seize users from other states without any scruples.
Normally, low-budget, casual games can make a fortune by relying on players spending a lot of money on in-game purchases.
But that won't work now. Once the cultural wall is unlocked, the other fifteen states will be at a disadvantage against Xuanzhou, the holy land of games.
If the games they make are for menopausal women over thirty, then the games made by Xuanzhou are for women with legs covered in black stockings, where there is no flesh where it shouldn't grow, and where there should be flesh, which would infuriate goddesses of the same sex!
What's the point of even comparing these things?!
This is simply a game-changer!
certainly.
Small companies will be the ones to suffer. Capital giants, having already sensed the impending trouble, made preparations in advance, having completed the acquisition of many game companies in Xuanzhou a month ago.
The gaming industry is just a microcosm. Today, all industries are facing unprecedented challenges. If small companies do not adapt, they will sooner or later become victims of the changing times.
The decree issued by the Huaxia Literature and Art Association affects not just a local area but the whole, which is why they have been reluctant to unlock the cultural wall for so long.
With hundreds of billions of people in sixteen states eagerly awaiting the moment, midnight has finally arrived!
In that instant, almost all online platforms went berserk, with social media platforms engaging in fierce battles.
In less than five minutes, the Huaxia Literature and Art Association received more than 8,000 complaints of unfair competition, covering all walks of life.
Various online shopping platforms have offered the strongest discounts in history. In order to grab users, promotional tactics such as "buy one get three free" are considered inferior!
For example, France, known for its cosmetics and wines, and Italy, famous for its clothing, have become gathering places for shopaholics.
A set of cosmetics or designer clothes that used to cost tens of thousands of yuan can now be delivered to your door for only 998 yuan with free shipping!
Some online shopping platforms are even offering limited-time promotions where you get a shopping voucher worth thousands of yuan just for registering. That means you can get a set of cosmetics or designer clothes worth tens of thousands of yuan for free just by registering!
In just ten minutes, France and Italy broke historical sales records at an astonishing speed!
Regardless of whether they are losing money to gain publicity, they have at least successfully attracted tens of billions of users, which is enough for investors!
Lin Rui glanced at Weibo with a strange expression and found that a group of righteous people had appeared on his Weibo account. They were now calling on their friends and acquaintances, looking like they were ready to roll up their sleeves and find someone to fight.
What's going on?
It took Li Mubai a while to figure it out. Apparently, someone in Xuanzhou had openly criticized him on social media, and his fans happened to see it. After a long and fruitless verbal battle, the fight escalated into a brawl as more and more people paid attention.
Out of curiosity, Lin Rui looked into the post, and his expression gradually became strange.
He never expected that the trigger for this war of words would be the promotional video.
It turns out that Xiazhou and Xuanzhou released their promotional videos online at almost the same time. It is undeniable that Xuanzhou's promotional video was indeed excellent, fully showcasing the atmosphere of the game's holy land. With hardcore special effects, various characters from the game appeared lifelike on the real streets, interacting with pedestrians and playing with children.
The entire promotional video for Xuanzhou showcases its superb special effects technology, but it also leaves some flaws that are a bit too much.
Many professionals have pointed out that this promotional video does not fully capture the local customs and culture of Xuanzhou, but rather seems to be a large-scale promotion of the gaming industry.
Another issue is the excessive narration, which makes it feel like watching a documentary.
In contrast, the promotional video for Xia Prefecture is quite different. The four-minute video covers everything from a hundred years ago to the present day. The editing spanning a century, combined with the stirring verses of "Leaving Xia Prefecture," makes it unforgettable after just one viewing.
With only two promotional videos released so far, the difference in quality is immediately apparent when compared.
As the saying goes, a large forest has all kinds of birds. Xuanzhou also has some people who are obsessed with saving face, and Xiazhou is not short of people who are foul-mouthed. In addition, bystanders from other states occasionally stir up trouble, and the two sides quickly started arguing.
At first, it was just a local conflict, and both sides were relatively restrained. But as the insults escalated, it turned into a full-scale war, and Fusheng was also affected.
The reason is simple: the promotional video uses "Leaving Xia Prefecture" as background music.
Of course, besides occasionally stirring things up, netizens in each state are also eagerly awaiting their own promotional videos.
Washington State, a literary mecca, broke with tradition this time, with people actively discussing the matter on Weibo, particularly the choice of background music.
After watching the promotional video for neighboring Xiazhou, Huazhou was a little envious.
For a time, there was a heated discussion about more than a dozen well-known pieces of music, but when it came to the fact that they were not as powerful or as charming as "Leaving Xiazhou", they had to reject them.
Not only ordinary people, but even government officials are worried about this.
With such a shining example as Xia Prefecture, not only Hua Prefecture but also the remaining thirteen prefectures are facing the same headache. If the combination is not handled properly, they will have to become negative examples along with Xuan Prefecture.
Who would be happy about that?
Washington State Literary Association.
"President, why don't we give Fusheng a try?"
"Will this cause delays?"
Cao Kang frowned slightly.
"It's okay to go slower; we don't need to race against other states."
"What I mean is, let Fusheng write a theme song for Huazhou, just like 'Leaving Xiazhou,' so that whenever overseas countries hear this song, the first thing they will think of is our Huazhou."
Fan Bojian's words immediately appealed to Cao Kang.
Gritting his teeth, Cao Kang nodded and said, "Okay, I'll contact that kid right away."
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