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Chapter 966 The Central Capital of the Empire (First update, please subscribe)
"...In a certain sense, Zhongdu is the first city in the New World to follow the Chinese city system. Although there is no city wall, there are city gates. The gates are inspired by Chinese archways. We will pass the "Yongding The "gate" started in the eighth year of Shengde and was completed at the end of the ninth year of Shengde. It adopts a six-column five-room archway structure, which is different from the traditional wooden and stone archway structure. It adopts a steel-concrete structure with a large collapse. Taller than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France..."

The passengers on the double-decker bus hurriedly buried their heads to write down this important information, and then stood up one after another. They all looked at the huge and majestic building with expressions of admiration.The carved beams and painted columns, and the thick and colorful archway look even more spectacular. When they approached, they noticed that the majestic stone lion with a drum was only in a shape, and there were reliefs carved on it.

The tour guide is a young woman, she is wearing a plain dress, she has a gentle and pleasant voice, but that woman has the appearance of a Westerner.

A young man held the three or four-year-old child on his knees, which seemed to allow him to see better, and at the same time, they finally reached the bottom of the city gate.

"On the inner side of the drum-holding stone lion of "Yongding Gate", there are four war-themed reliefs of "foundation laying", "expedition", "victory" and "conquer". name."

The female guide introduced them.

"Today's greatness and tomorrow's eternal stability are all due to the sacrifices of the loyal and brave soldiers of the empire. The sacrifices will be recorded here to demonstrate their achievements..."

The passengers in the car all stretched their necks dutifully, they wanted to see the names of those people, and of course some people took exquisite relief photos with their cameras.

The identities of these passengers are different. Among them is a group of Japanese people from the African colonies, with cheap "Cons" cameras around their necks. For them, coming to the mainland of the empire is a pilgrimage.There is also a couple who are dressed like American cowboys. It is clear at a glance that they are a couple from the North Sea Colony, with a child who looks like eight or nine years old. They are here to visit.There are also some people who look no different from ordinary Ming people, probably from the southern provinces.

They came here by ship and train from various places, and came to the heart of the empire, just to visit this new capital of the empire. From the day he planned it, it has attracted the attention of the whole world.

"Look, this is Zhongdu!"

Pointing to the buildings on both sides of the street, Zhan Tianyou introduced to his wife beside him.

His expression seemed a little excited, Zhongdu, he finally returned to Zhongdu again.

Zhongdu!

From the "New Capital Plan" proposed in 1877 to the start of construction in 1878.It took the Ming Empire more than three years to build a new capital on this newly conquered wilderness.There are no historical sites in the city, and there is no bustling and noisy metropolis, but its urban layout is full of modern concepts, novel and unique buildings, and artistic sculptures with rich meanings.There are not only modern high-rise buildings in the urban area, but also traditional Chinese-style buildings and European Baroque buildings.

Here classical and modern, Chinese and Western seem to blend together in a perfect way, just like this empire.

"Well, this is Zhongdu, I know."

Tan Juzhen, who was full of smiles, only had Zhan Tianyou next to her eyes when she was talking. Compared with Zhongdu, she only had Zhan Tianyou next to her eyes.

Two years ago, he returned to China after studying. As soon as he returned to China, he was highly valued by Governor Li Zaipei. At that time, although he was destined to have a baby relative, he was not yet married, and many people from better families than her came to him. He tried to persuade her to marry another matchmaker, but he never wavered or was unwilling, and even married her when he was successful and famous.

How could she not be moved?
"Juzhen, let me tell you that when the war started against Pakistan, I went out with the army with my classmates from the army school. The unit I was in was the first unit to arrive here..."

"Ah, you, you really went out with the army? Then why didn't you say it in your letter?"

Looking down and seeing his wife's worried face, Tan Juzhen said.

"Juzhen, don't you think I'm fine? Don't worry, we'll be together often in the future. Look, we're just together now."

Her husband's answer brought a smile to Tan Juzhen's face again. They were childhood sweethearts. Shortly after they got engaged at the age of 12, he was sent to study in Daming. Seven or eight years of lovesickness finally came to an end.

The sightseeing bus continued on and passed a section of busy streets lined with high-end shops, theaters and restaurants. Half an hour later, they left the double-decker sightseeing bus, strolled on the street for a while, and then entered the nearby a restaurant.

The restaurant is a barbecue with northern characteristics. Just as they sat down, someone suddenly shouted.

"God bless! Zhan Tianyou!"

An excited voice came from not far away, and in the next moment, a figure suddenly rushed from the side and "broke" in front of Zhan Tianyou and his wife B.

"Haisheng!"

Zhan Tianyou, who was accompanying his wife, stood up excitedly when he heard the voice and said.

"Zheng Haisheng, you, why..."

Before Zhan Tianyou could speak, Zheng Haisheng kept asking questions like a cannonball.

"God Bless, haven't you returned to China? Why did you come to Zhongdu again? By the way, I read in the newspaper that China has been restored, and now you..."

Looking at Zhan Tianyou, Zheng Haisheng suddenly seemed to understand something, and said excitedly.

"So, you were sent by the new government to Daming on business."

"Haha, you're really right,"

Zhan Tianyou laughed.

"I was sent by the commander-in-chief to work at the military attache of the legation. I originally wanted to wait until I settled down before contacting my old classmates. I never wanted to meet you here. By the way, Haisheng, you now..."

"I'm on the staff now."

"The staff department! That's a good place, I didn't expect you to enter the staff department so soon,"

Because he was studying at the military academy in Daming, how could Zhan Tianyou not know what it meant for a young officer to enter the staff.

"Temporary secondment."

Zheng Haisheng shook his head, and his eyes fell on the woman beside Zhan Tianyou.

"God bless, who is this?"

"Ah, look at me, let me introduce you, this is my wife."

"Ah, it's actually a younger brother and sister. Tianyou didn't introduce it earlier. I was too reckless. Brother and sister, I am Zheng Haisheng, and Tianyou is a classmate of the Army School!"

Zheng Haisheng quickly stood up and introduced himself.

"And we're still good friends in the same dormitory. I didn't expect that we would meet again!"

There is nothing more exciting than meeting an old friend in a foreign land. In this era, the reunion of old friends is even more precious.

(End of this chapter)