Back then, General Zhang Zhaozhong was a leader in the navy, dressed in military uniform, and majestic.
But you never expected that this former military chief would become an "Internet celebrity" on the Internet after retirement.
He not only has profound attainments in the military field, but also won the hearts of thousands of netizens with his unique commentary style and accurate prediction ability.
I remember the Iraq War that year, and the bureau's occasional "small mistakes" in the program, such as predicting that the US military would not move so quickly, was hit in the face by the sound of missiles the next day, which was ridiculed by netizens.
But don't underestimate these "vignettes", behind them are the bureau's deep insight and cautious attitude towards complex situations.
In 2016, the bureau was even more in a word, foreseeing that the situation between Russia and Ukraine would escalate due to Western intervention, which was sharper than X-ray!
Speaking of which, the bureau is still a child from a civilian background, and he has a poor family, and he has understood the hardships of life since he was a child.
This experience has allowed him to maintain a deep affection and deep understanding of the people even in a high position.
In his comments, he was always able to stand in the perspective of the common people and use the most simple language to explain the complex international situation clearly. This kind of down-to-earth wisdom makes people have to be convinced.
When it comes to the bureau, how can you not mention his sense of humor?
On the commentary stage of CCTV, he can always resolve the tense atmosphere in a relaxed and witty way, so that the audience can learn knowledge through laughter.
At the time of the Sino-US trade war, he said "China will win", which was short and powerful, showing not only a forward-looking vision, but also full of confidence. this
This kind of self-confidence does not come out of thin air, but is based on his deep understanding of the country's strength and long-term observation.
Some people ridiculed him for being good at "fooling", but in my opinion, that was just another manifestation of his great resourcefulness and strategy.
In the international arena, sometimes, a word and an attitude can make the opponent mess up.
It is precisely this "language art" that the bureau uses to skillfully guide public opinion and make other countries unconsciously enter the track he has set. This kind of ability is not something that ordinary people can have.
Don't think that the bureau only talks about the military, but he is a cross-border master.
He is proficient in everything from science and technology to weaponry and from joint operations to military strategy. What's more, he is often invited to give lectures at universities at home and abroad to share his research results and insights.
This kind of broad-mindedness and profound academic skills make him comfortable in any field.
Back in 1952, in Shengfo Town, Yanshan County, Cangzhou City, Hebei Province, a poor peasant family ushered in a new life - Zhang Zhaozhong.
This kid is smart when he is young, and he has the strength to not admit defeat.
In 1970, when he was in his youth, he resolutely chose to join the army, and since then he has embarked on a military career with the sea as his companion.
In the days of the South China Sea Fleet and the North Sea Fleet, Zhang Zhaozhong was not as simple as just standing guard and sentry.
Self-taught, he was not only proficient in mechanics and electronics, but also Arabic, and was later sent to Iraq as a translator, witnessing first-hand the cruelty and ruthlessness of war.
This experience undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for his future military research.
In 1992, Zhang Zhaozhong made his debut on CCTV's "Military World" program, and his unique commentary style and in-depth analysis quickly attracted the attention of the audience.
Since then, he has become a frequent guest on military programs, whether it is "Thirty-six Strategies for Ancient and Modern Talks" or "Knowledge of Naval Ships", as long as he is there, the ratings will be stable.
But Zhang Zhaozhong is really "out of the circle", thanks to his "theories" that make people laugh and cry. For example, the famous "kelp wrapped submarine", doesn't it sound like a joke? But don't laugh, there were real instances of submarines getting entangled in kelp, which made this "prophet" a little more mysterious.
Kelp wrapped around submarines: This is not groundless. Zhang Zhaozhong mentioned in a program that kelp in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea may become the "natural enemy" of submarines. At first, everyone listened to it as a joke, but a few years later, Australia submarines and U.S. submarines in Chinese waters were in distress one after another, and the reason was related to kelp. At this moment, everyone has to re-examine the "prophecy" of the director of the "Strategic Fooling Bureau".
Haze anti-laser: In the haze day, Zhang Zhaozhong spoke again, saying that haze can prevent laser weapons. As soon as these words came out, there was another uproar. But if you think about it, the tiny particles in the haze can indeed scatter and absorb laser energy, thus affecting its transmission effect. This seemingly absurd statement actually contains scientific truth.
Meteorite smashing aircraft carrier: This is even more "bold", Zhang Zhaozhong proposed the idea of dropping artificial meteorites from space to sink the aircraft carrier.
While it sounds like science fiction, it also reflects his deep thinking about modern warfare and future technology.
After all, who can say that such black technology will not appear on the battlefield in the future?
After retirement, Zhang Zhaozhong was not idle, but more active in the public eye.
The series of columns "Zhang Zhaozhong Says Aircraft Carrier" launched by him in "Hundred Lectures" made him completely free of himself and became a "celebrity" on the Internet.
His humorous language and in-depth explanations made the originally boring military knowledge vivid and interesting, attracting a large number of young fans.
On the online platform, Zhang Zhaozhong mingled with the young audience, sometimes explaining military knowledge seriously, and sometimes joking with "self-indulgence". His pro-people attitude has won him the love and respect of more people.