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Chapter 756 Lifting the Iron Curtain (Second update, please subscribe)

"...In the Middle East at the beginning of the 7th century, there were two empires, Persia and Byzantium. These two empires fought for nearly a hundred years of war for hegemony in the Middle East. It was not until the beginning of the 7th century that this balance was gradually broken. First, during the reign of Kosro II, the Persian Empire occupied Antioch, Damascus, Jerusalem and Alexandria of the Byzantine Empire. By 627 AD, the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius turned to counterattack, and in Nepal The battle of Neve completely defeated Persia, not only regaining the conquered land, but also marching to the Persian capital..."

Standing on the podium, although he did not hold a textbook in his hand, Xiao Qian still explained history skillfully. As a writer and journalist, he finally listened to his friends' advice and accepted the exam when he was living in Hong Kong three years ago. The appointment letter from National Chung Hsing University came to Nanyang like many friends.

What forced him to make up his mind to come to Nanyang was not just because this was the "home of the Tang people", but also a deeper reason. He had just offended the "great authority" Guo Daxiaozi, who had repeatedly spread rumors for the article. He took money from Americans and worked for Americans.

After repeated consideration, like many others, I came to Nanyang - at least Nanyang is overseas and will not be affected by the changes in Tangshan. As for the principal and Hong Kong Island, in the eyes of many people, they are both rabbits. Tail.

After coming to Nanyang, he has been teaching at National Chung Hsing University, teaching history, literature and English.

"...The fighting between the two empires resulted in a great loss of vitality and depletion of national power, which provided an excellent opportunity for the expansion and rise of the Arabs."

While listening to Professor Xiao talk about the centuries-old conflict between the two empires and the rise of Arabia, Zheng Silu took notes carefully. Although business did not seem to be directly related to history, he was more interested in history. .

In this way, following the teacher's explanation, Zheng Silu learned how Arabia benefited from the conflict between the two empires, how it conquered Baghdad, Syria, and Persia. In the end, the brilliant Persian civilization was destroyed by Arabia.

Two years ago, after the outbreak of the Peninsular War, he came to Nanyang with his newlywed wife in Fukuoka. Soon they were admitted to university with their excellent results, but he chose business, while Hijin Hitomi Admitted to medical school.

It turns out that this is the reason why you chose me.

"History will always give us some inspiration, especially in today's competition between countries. The rise of Arabia in the 7th century AD is very worthy of reference and learning."

Liu Chengyu smiled.

At the end of class one, Xiao Qian assigned some homework to the students. The homework was very simple - it was to analyze the current international situation using the rise of Arabia in the 7th century AD.

Then Xiao Qian left the classroom and returned to the office. As soon as he entered the office, he unexpectedly saw a guest.

"Commissioner Liu, what are you doing?"

"I took the liberty of visiting you this time to ask for a favor."

After sending the invitation, Liu Chengyu explained the nature of this international trade conference.

"If I can, I won't necessarily bother Professor Xiao. How about it? Are you interested?"

Xiao Qian put his bag on the desk, his face full of doubts.

"Hello, Professor Xiao."

Those people definitely couldn't accompany him on the visit.

Xiao Qian looked at the guest with some confusion, why did Liu Chengyu, the chairman of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Committee, come to him.

"It's like this. I am going to take a group of private people to Moscow to attend a private trade conference next month. I need an accompanying person to conduct interviews. I wonder if Professor Xiao is interested in going together?"

Xiao Qian's answer made Liu Chengyu smile.

The sudden invitation made Xiao Qian a little confused. Go to Moscow!

This invitation was really unexpected.

"Yes, but Commissioner Liu, I don't speak Russian,"

What does the pun mean? Both sides know very well that it is not because he does not know Russian, but because he is not a pro-Russian person. Well, there are also pro-Russian people in Nanyang.

They had only met the chairman once, so the sudden visit certainly made him feel a little surprised.

"Commissioner Liu, if you need anything, just ask."

Xiao Qian's mood became a little complicated, but although it was a little complicated, he was still very curious about Moscow.

If you go there alone...well, you will need an assistant to go with you.

Just at this moment, Zheng Siru walked in with a pile of homework.

"Professor, this is..." Xiao Qian asked as he looked at Zheng Silu who had just entered the door and thought that he was studying business.

"Commissioner Liu, can I bring an assistant there?"

"of course can."

Liu Chengyu's answer made Xiao Qian say.

"Okay, when will we set off?"

He has always been very curious about Moscow. Now that he has the opportunity to go there, he must not miss it.

"It's the 1st of next month, so you guys pack your bags first, and we'll take a flight to Chang'an tomorrow."

After sending Liu Chengyu out of the office, Xiao Qian asked as he looked at Zheng Siru who was about to leave.

"Silu, do you have a passport?"

"I have an expat passport."

The expatriate passport is a unique passport to Nanyang. People from Tangshan can apply at the embassy, ​​but they do not need to be naturalized in Nanyang. In other words, they do not need to give up their Tangshan nationality, and they can also enter and exit Nanyang with a Nanyang passport. Or travel to other countries.

Xiao Qian also had a Nanyang expatriate passport.

"That's good. If it's convenient, can you accompany me on a long trip? I'm going to attend a trade conference and you will be my assistant."

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Go to Moscow!
Until he got on the plane, Zheng Silu still couldn't believe it was true. As a sophomore, he never thought that one day he would go to Moscow.

"Teacher, do we really want to go to Moscow?"

After listening to the students' questions, Xiao Qian nodded and said.

"Yes, are you curious?"

Of course I'm curious, that's the other side of the Iron Curtain.

In this country, many people are very curious about the other side of the Iron Curtain. After all, there are too many rumors about it.

Sometimes they would even see news from the other side of the Iron Curtain on the movie news. Most of those news were very shocking and made people feel a certain kind of fear.

This has also caused many people to stay away from it. Of course, this distance also made them curious about the other side of the Iron Curtain.

"I'm a little curious. Moscow...the red capital, the motherland of the world's workers, the Great Purge, and the current doctor case..."

Zheng Siru said a series of nouns one after another, and then said.

"However, I am more afraid than curious, after all..."

Thinking of the letter sent by his parents about the tragic situation in Seoul after they returned to Seoul, Zheng Silu sighed and said.

"I'm just curious anyway."

Not to mention Zheng Siru and Xiao Qian, even Liu Chengyu was very curious about this trip to Moscow. Three days ago, he was summoned to the official residence and accepted this task - to serve as the leader of the Nanyang private trade delegation to Moscow. Attend international trade conferences.

After leaving the official residence, Liu Chengyu has been recruiting his entourage, among which the selection of journalists is very important. After much selection, he chose Xiao Qian, a university professor. Although he is not a reporter from Nanyang, he is quite popular among journalists. for well-known.

The reason for choosing Xiao Qian is... He will not blindly praise Soviet Russia. This is very important. If this trip to Moscow turns into a pilgrimage for some people, then the gain will not be worth the loss, so do As the group leader, Liu Chengyu still cares very much about the selection of members.

Even now, on the plane returning to Chang'an, Liu Chengyu was still looking through the list of members of the delegation. When he saw "Lide Trading Company" on the list, he couldn't help but whisper.

"What kind of company is this? It has no reputation at all!"

(End of this chapter)