Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 497 Anna
Hindenburg looked at Edward VII and said: "Britain requires sharp weapons to limit or prohibit explosions. I have also proposed this kind of request in the UK a few days ago. Moreover, I also suggested at that time that the most important thing in the world is To prevent articles in obscure newspapers from distorting the public opinion of the world. We are all well aware that no one will be satisfied with the borders we have drawn with the countries of Europe. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that we do not rely on the Torture the small number of natives living in the country, without risking persecution because they belong to another people. There are therefore proven ways of reducing tension. But those who prevent by force can create a new European Countries that can balance and reduce tensions will one day bring wars to their own countries. They can't say for sure that as long as Germany is not strong and has no defense capabilities, Germany will allow them to continue to attack Germans at the front."

Hindenburg set his sights on Franz, Emperor of Austria-Hungary, and continued: "Now, let's take a look at Austria. Not only does it belong to the same nation as Germany. And, most importantly, it has a long history with the German Empire." and cultural relations. However, after the Beijing peace conference, there were some differences between the two countries on the demarcation of the border. The two countries have been actively working hard to resolve this difference, so we signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" last year. This agreement is mainly to remove barriers and barriers to reach a final compromise. But whether we like it or not, this embarrassing relationship may be the seed of future disasters. Our lack of intelligence and negligence have turned the wheel of fate. It's rolling, and human power can't resist it. I'm happy to say to you that the Emperor of Austria is invited to visit us, and he agrees with me. Our basic intention is to cool the relationship between the two countries. I hope that efforts will be made to Austria Thank you for the cooperation with Germany. Germany is not a war-loving country. It is a heroic country. I mean Germany does not want war, but it is not afraid of war. It loves peace and also loves its honor and freedom.

Hindenburg looked at Guan Xuqing with a smile and said: "The great Chinese Empire has been, is, and will be the friendliest friend of the German country in the past, and we hope to maintain more in-depth cooperation with China in the days to come, including military and economic cooperation. Germany is willing to see an increasingly powerful Chinese Empire, and its rise will be of great benefit to us. We also hope that China can continue to support Germany on world issues. We have always A close companion."

Hindenburg suppressed his smile and raised his voice: "The new republic does not belong to any stage, any group, but to all the people of Germany. It will help the peoples who are willing to live in peace with us. It will make them more willing to do their best. Duty. I pray to God now that He will bless our country, our deeds, our vision, our resolve in the days to come, and pray that the Almighty will not let us be tainted with arrogance and servility Fault, may it help us to find the way Germany should go, may it give us the courage to do what we should do. May it help us not to be cowardly under evil forces and cowardly under danger. Weimar Republic and the German people Long live!"

After the inauguration ceremony, Hindenburg hosted a grand welcome banquet. After the banquet, Guan Xuqing did not return to the residence arranged in Germany. Instead, accompanied by Wu Tingfang, Luo Ming and other Chinese officials, he boarded a tower on the Rhine. Enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river on a luxury cruise ship.As Guan Xuqing said: "When you come to Beijing, you must go to the Great Wall, and when you come to Berlin, you must visit the Rhine."

Today, the Rhine River is full of tourists and is dubbed the "Romantic Rhine". In the past, it was once a battlefield of swords and swords.The many beautiful medieval castles on the hillsides along the river have added a rich cultural atmosphere to the Rhine and become the focus of people's appreciation today, and most of them have a bloody past.It was not until the beginning of the 19th century that it was "discovered" by many German romantic poets and painters, and it was given the name of "romantic".

The Rhine is the river of destiny in Germany; it is also a symbol of German history and the spirit of the Germanic nation.This is a place not to be missed when visiting Germany.The busiest river in Europe originates in the Alps and is the third longest in Europe after the Volga and the Danube.It crosses Germany from south to north and flows into the North Sea through the Netherlands. The most worthwhile visit is a section of more than 50 kilometers from Bingen to Koblenz in the Palatinate. The "Middle and Upper Rhine Valley" has dense castles and classical towns gathered in a short section of the river, with rich cultural and historical atmosphere and beautiful natural scenery.Most people pass by by boat.Guan Xuqing thinks that this is the place where the essence of German culture gathers. To understand Germany, one must first understand German culture. He thinks this is very important.

As the boat departs from the town of Bingen, the landscapes appear one after another.The bow of the boat was already full of people. In order not to miss the sights on the left and right banks, they could only shuttle between the port and starboard sides, which seemed very busy, but in the end they accidentally missed the rat tower in the river.This section of the Rhine River is surrounded by hills and hills; the small towns along the river are scattered with high and low buildings and steeple churches, backed by vineyards on the hillside; bright red trains pass through the riverside trees from time to time, which is a very good sight landscape.

Accompanying the Chinese emperor on the tour were the German foreign minister and several elite bodyguards of the presidential guard. Germany temporarily assigned a female tour guide named Anna.

Although Anna is only 18 years old, she speaks fluently and is proficient in German, French, English and other languages. What is commendable is that she is also very proficient in Chinese language and culture. She majored in Sinology at the famous Berlin University in Germany.Moreover, Anna has a good manner, is smart and beautiful, and is the youngest commentator employed by the German Foreign Ministry.

Guan Xuqing listened to Anna's gentle voice of explanation, and looked at the unique cultural beauty on both sides of the Rhine River, and felt like falling into a cloud for a while.

Starting from Bingen, on the other side there is the small town of Rüdesheim and the small town of Assmannhausen, which is known as the "Red Wine Town". And the ruins of Arenfels Castle at the foot of the mountain.This marks the beginning of the upper reaches of the Middle Rhine Valley, which is equivalent to the mouth of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River.

Then there is Rheinstein Castle on the west bank of the Rhine. It was built in the 9th century and is the oldest castle in the Rhine region. It was converted into a summer palace by the Prussian royal family in 1825.The last castle has not left the view, and the Lech-Instein Castle on the west bank appears again. Below the castle is a campsite. It is really good to stay here by the river for one night.Immediately after that is the Schöneck Castle on the west bank of the Rhine.There are vineyards on both sides of the Rhine in this area, and the famous German Rhine wine is produced here.

Further down are the villages of the West Bank and the diminutive Hamburg Castle, which is now privately owned and closed to the public.In the "Jungle Age" where the jungle preys on the weak and the strong, it is safe only if you shut yourself in the castle.If a family becomes strong, it will build its own castle, and then expand outward to form a small state. If it fails, it will retreat to its own castle and continue to survive. This is how more than 1000 small states were formed and disappeared.Therefore, there is still an ancient castle belonging to a family for thousands of years.

After passing the town of Laochi on the east bank, there is the castle of Fürstenberg on the hillside on the west bank.Further forward is the Stalek Castle on the west bank, which has been converted into a youth hostel. Although the scenery above is good, it is still inconvenient to climb halfway up the mountain with a big bag.It took only 45 minutes by boat, and now we come to the small town of Bacharach.

The town of Bacharach is known as the most beautiful town on the Rhine. Her streets and buildings are not only ancient but also have a very artistic beauty.There is an ancient city gate near the river in the town. In the ancient towns in Germany, basically every town has walls and gates.Many houses built with wooden slats in the town are traditional buildings with German characteristics.Strolling on the small stone road in the quiet Rhine town, there are no traces of modernity, as if returning to the past.

There is also the beautiful pure white boat-shaped castle Palatinate Castle in the middle of the water. It was built in the 14th century. It was originally a checkpoint for collecting salt taxes in the river. The castle is famous.There is Guttenfels Castle and Kaupo Town at the foot of the mountain on the east bank behind.Turning around, the red Skenberg Castle appeared on the mountain on the west bank of the Rhine River, where the legend about the Seven Sisters turning into rocks happened.The famous poem "Lorelei" written by the famous German poet Heine is about this legend, and it became a famous song after it was composed.

After walking for 40 minutes, Guan Xuqing let the boat dock on the shore of St. Gore, a small town on the west bank of the Rhine. He wanted to get off the boat and walk around.

Although Luo Ming's guard group was worried, they didn't dare to say anything more. The presidential guard really panicked, and hurriedly notified the local area, dispatched a joint security team, and put the entire town under martial law.

On the banks of the Rhine, this is a larger town, and on the hill there is the largest Rhineland Castle, Rheinfels, built in 1245.The ground is paved with ancient black stone bricks, and the town is filled with faint mountain mist, sticking to human hair and skin, which makes me feel very comfortable.

The beautiful tour guide Anna was explaining the history of the town to the distinguished guests while walking. Guan Xuqing suddenly stopped, looked at Anna with a smile on his lips, and said, "Have you ever been to China?"

Anna was stunned for a moment, wondering why His Majesty would suddenly ask this seemingly insignificant question, she suddenly shook her head, "No, Your Majesty, although I major in Sinology, and I have always been eager to have the opportunity to study Take a look at ancient China, but I haven't finished my studies yet, and China has always been a beautiful dream for me."

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