Chapter 84

In the past, Song Tiande was always eager for someone to argue with him; the more people criticized him, the more successful he felt. However, this time was different.

Tang Feng had no intention of kicking a man when he was down, as he knew he had done enough. However, the netizens were not willing to let it go. This time, Song Tiande had truly angered the masses, especially those who had been misled by Song Tiande and the so-called experts. They vented all their anger on Song Tiande, after all, he was the main cause of this incident.

In the past, although Song Tiande's insults made many people unhappy, he was not entirely baseless. Although he often took things out of context, he still had a certain following. However, this time, he distorted the truth and confused right and wrong, which had crossed the line. If it weren't for Wu Zhenqiu and other historians stepping in to clear Tang Feng's name, many people might still be in the dark.

This incident, involving a debate on historical and cultural issues, also caught the attention of many mainstream media outlets, which began to report and comment on the matter.

Of course, this was partly due to the involvement of well-known authorities like Wu Zhenqiu. Bai Ze, a special commentator for the Beijing Evening News, even named and criticized these so-called experts.

An article titled "How Experts Became 'Brick Experts' and Professors Became 'Beasts'" was freshly published.

"Originally, there were no 'brick experts.' It was only after experts received too many 'bricks' that the term 'brick expert' came into being. Although the reasons for throwing bricks varied, they could all be traced back to one thing: they had forgotten the principle of knowing what they know and acknowledging what they don't know. They abused the public's trust, leading to a point of no return."

"For example, the recent heated debate over 'Evaluating the Three Kingdoms' on the internet, a group of so-called authorities completely negated the views of Tang Feng, a high school-educated website broadcaster. Was it because Tang Feng only had a high school education, or because he was too young? If so, the author must ask, why can't high school graduates talk about history? Why must discussions on historical and cultural topics be reserved for respected elders?"

"More tragically and angrily, they did not criticize him for his education or age, but for no reason at all."

"Tang Feng is young and has a low level of education. His views can indeed be questioned. True experts and professors should, like Professor Wu Zhenqiu, speak with facts and evidence, not just for the sake of criticism."

"An expert's expertise should be reflected in their professional field, and a professor's teaching should be reflected in their instruction. However, these so-called authorities have forgotten, or habitually forgotten, these points."

"In the eyes of the public, experts and professors are authorities. People trust their words more than those of ordinary people. However, this trust is gradually eroding. Experts are not infallible, but to knowingly say something wrong, to distort the truth, is a crime—a crime against the public and against the title of expert and professor."

"Here, the author has investigated the backgrounds of many of these so-called authorities. Yang Decheng, male... graduated from the Clinical Medical Program at the North Earth Medical College, a well-known psychiatrist and 'national internet addiction expert.' He gained widespread media attention for his criticism of online games and treatment of internet addicts. He was controversial for treating minors with methods used for mental illness patients, even inventing 'electroshock therapy' to treat internet addiction, which resulted in several minors suffering physical and mental damage..."

"Zhang Wu, male... a health and dietary expert in Huaguo, once promoted the 'mung bean soup cures all diseases' theory on a health program, causing a rise in mung bean prices..."

"..."

"Song Tiande, an expert in insults, graduated from the Philosophy Department of Tianan University, specializing in insults..."

"Upon obtaining this information, the author couldn't help but smile. Why are none of these so-called experts in various fields true historians? How can they confidently say that Tang Feng's interpretation of the Three Kingdoms is wrong and that they are right? As Professor Wu Zhenqiu said, is it possible that none of these people know the history of the Three Kingdoms? Clearly, this is not the case, yet they still said it, and with confidence."

"When experts lose their 'expertise' and receive too many 'bricks,' they inevitably become 'brick experts.' When professors lose their 'teaching' and 'instruction,' they naturally become 'beasts.'"

This article immediately enraged many netizens who were unaware of the details. What kind of people were these, calling themselves experts and professors, when they were clearly cancerous growths? It was laughable that people had actually believed these so-called experts and professors, mistaking the wrong for the right and the right for the wrong.

For a time, netizens were furious, and the so-called experts and professors who had confidently criticized Tang Feng became like rats everyone wanted to beat.

Naturally, the netizens did not let Song Tiande off the hook, especially since he still owed a bet.

What no one expected was that they had underestimated Song Tiande's thick-skinned and shameless nature.

Song Tiande apologized, but it was not a complete apology. Perhaps because the 'Evaluating the Three Kingdoms' incident was irreversible, Song Tiande only apologized for this matter but still did not admit to being 'unethical.'

"Tiande was wrong, and Tiande acknowledges it. No one is perfect. Tiande is not a historian, and due to the influence of 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms,' he previously negated Tang Feng's 'Evaluating the Three Kingdoms.' Tiande admits this was a mistake. However, Tiande still believes he was not wrong in saying that Tang Feng does not deserve the title of musical genius. Look at the songs he has written."

"The vulgar lyrics of 'Wrong, Wrong, Wrong' are undeniable, and the incomprehensible lyrics of 'Leek Song' are also indisputable. What most makes Tiande doubt his worthiness of the title of musical genius is the song 'Don't Bite Me.' Music should be pure, but he has pieced together vulgar and insulting words. Can such a song prove his talent? Tiande is skeptical!"

"Perhaps many people will think Tiande is being evasive, but Tiande must say, this is not the case. Tiande is not someone who can't take a loss. Otherwise, Tiande would not have admitted his mistake regarding the 'Three Kingdoms.' To put it bluntly, none of Tang Feng's songs have been sung by any top stars. What does this mean? It means he does not deserve the title of musical genius. True seasoned singers do not consider his songs worthy. A true musical genius should have his songs recognized by professionals, shouldn't he?"