Dominate the Treacherous Realm

Chapter 580 Chapter 569 The Great Era (Part I)

Jenkins copied the tadpoles in the morning and practiced a somewhat difficult ritual. He spent the entire afternoon on checking the account books; Dad sat in front of the fireplace all day and read books, only to leave for a while at lunch; and the chocolate was the real I was lying on the cushion on the counter without moving all day, and Jenkins placed the small dish in front of it even for lunch.

　　Because of participating in the evening street lamp ribbon-cutting ceremony, Jenkins left the antique shop some time earlier, returned to the church and changed his clothes, and set off with other priests who also participated in the activity.

　　 But before leaving, Miss Bevanna gave him the power of Bishop Palode.

　　 "This...isn't it compliant?"

　　 This ferroalloy right ring has been in use since the founding of the Diocese of Nolan. Since it only takes one step to become a real magical item, the surface is extremely smooth without rust. Generally speaking, Bishop Parrod will not let others touch.

　　 "This is the decision of the diocese. If you are attending the event on behalf of the bishop, it is necessary to bring some items that symbolize power."

　　 The opening ceremony of the first street lamp in Nolan City was naturally carried out at the entrance of the city hall. The City Hall is located in a block close to the Central Civic Square and the Clock Tower. If you overlook from the top of the clock tower on a clear day, you will find that the City Hall is located at the largest bend of the Westminster River that winds through the city.

　　 But the city hall is located on a high ground. Even in the most dangerous rainy season, when the river hits the city, it is the safest place.

　　 It is evening now, and the fog today is still so thick, only a few faint rays of the setting sun can break through the clouds and shine on the ground.

　　 Directly opposite the city hall building is a three-story stone brick building, with shops on the first floor, and the higher floors and attic rented out as apartments. More than a dozen cables were pulled from the eaves of the city hall and connected to the bottom end of the windows on the third floor of the opposite building. Beautiful colored flags hung on the cables, flying in the wind.

　　 There is a stone brick road in front of the city hall. The snow in the last month has not completely melted, so the road looks wet. Gentlemen in formal attire with top hats and ladies in beautiful dresses have gathered there. Police officers in plain clothes are patrolling on the left and right sides of the street, and a large number of carriages are parked at the entrance of the street.

　　 Citizens are also allowed to participate in the ceremony, but they can only stand on the cordon from afar to look out. Even so, more and more people come to join in the fun.

　　 As the night falls, the noisy sounds are getting louder and louder, and those "important people" who come to participate in the event are always late to the last timeline.

　　Ms. Mihaier stood with other noble ladies, listening to the people around them excitedly discussing whether there are handsome men in the crowd. But on the surface, everyone appears to be very ladylike, which makes it difficult for others to associate the content of the conversation with these things.

　　 It's not that all women have such a temperament. It can only be said that the atmosphere of this era is like this, and powder and silk scarves are also dancing with the times. And most people know that those young men must also be discussing the opposite **** here.

　　 Hathaway is not eligible to be invited to participate in such an event, so Miss Mihail can only chat with other friends without a match, and somehow thinks of Jenkins who doesn't talk very much.

There was a loud noise from the intersection on the left of 　　, and then the citizens who came to watch automatically gave up a spacious path. After a while, the carriage with the holy emblem of the sage slowly drove out of the crowd.

　　 The coachman who drives the carriage is a good player, and the church horses are also very docile, so the carriage passing through the crowd did not cause riots.

　　 The ladies and gentlemen at the entrance of the city hall were immediately attracted by the events here. Mr. Mayor has not yet come, so the Deputy Mayor Mr. Pence led everyone over.

　　 The convoy slowly stopped on the left side of the city hall. After the car door opened, the priests and priests in robes walked off first. The carriage in the center of the convoy is the largest. Generally speaking, the Palode Church of the Church of the Sage appears from here.

　　 "Have you heard?"

　　Ms. Mihaier heard the whispered comments of friends nearby:

　　 "Mr. Jenkins Williams was also invited to this event. Guess whether he will follow Bishop Parrod."

　　 "Jenkins will come."

　　Ms. Mihaier said to herself in her heart that after leaving Carfax last night, she had mentioned this incident on her way back.

　　 Thinking of this, she subconsciously wanted to tiptoe across the crowd and look in the direction of the carriage, but the high heels with sequins on her feet were obviously not suitable for such movements.

　　 At least before the dinner this Saturday, she was determined to find time to thank Jenkins in person. When I was more than a decade old, when I first encountered court novels with a maid, I understood what the "knight saves the beauty" period. What happened last night touched her heart a bit, but it was definitely not a good feeling like love. If you thank Jenkins earlier, you can get rid of that strange feeling earlier, at least that's what she thinks.

　　 The old priest led by the Sage Church and Mr. Pence shook hands briefly, and then they talked a few words in a low voice. People could clearly see the surprise on Mr. Pence's face.

　　 He nodded finally, tidied his clothes, and walked to the biggest carriage with everyone.

　　 The door of the carriage was opened, and some nervous young people walked down with an exaggerated ring.

　　 The whispered conversation immediately spread among the onlookers.

　　 "Britney, that's Mr. William, right? What he wears on his hand seems to be..."

　　The surprise also made it impossible for Miss Mikhail to tell which friend was making the question, but she was sure that it was Jenkins who was talking to Mr. Pence with a shy smile this morning.

　　 Being able to appear on this occasion wearing the power ring that represents the identity of the bishop itself has a profound meaning. No matter what the purpose of the Church of the Sages is, after today, no one will regard Jenkins Williams as a promising young man-he has come to an impressive position.

　　 The chirping woman's voice rang chaotically in his ears. Compared to boring observances, the appearance of a young and powerful man is something worthy of their excitement.

　　 "Britney, I think you should know the address of Mr. Williams!"

　　 I don’t know who said such a sentence, and the irritating whispers around Miss Mikhail are even more irritating.

　　PS: The plot where the hero saves the United States and then has a good impression is too old-fashioned, I will not use it.

Chapter 581 Chapter 570 The Great Era (Part Two)

　　 Mayor Mr. Sax Ruto appeared later than Jenkins and others. Before today, Jenkins had only seen him in the newspaper, and this gentleman had no outstanding characteristics.

　　 He is fat and tall, and his neck doesn't seem to be the same. He wore a black silk hat on his head, his bow tie was particularly eye-catching red, and a neatly folded handkerchief was stuffed on his chest.

　　 The lamp that was honoured to be lit by the mayor is on the left side of the city hall. Like other street lamps on the entire road, it is covered by a large piece of white cloth.

　　 After Mr. Mayor appeared, the men waiting for the street lamp to pull down together, so the black street lamp pole and the lamp shaded street lamp appeared in people's eyes.

Jenkins and Mr. Sachs Ruto were standing under the pillars of the city hall. He could see the street lamp slightly above, roughly at the same position as a man of ordinary height, engraved with a line of swashes-[Time is like water, knowledge is like song】.

　　 This is one of the most widely circulated sentences in the religious classics of the [Knowledge and Books Church]. It is very suitable to praise learning knowledge for making people’s life time more meaningful.

"Gentlemen and ladies, citizens, please be quiet. I am your Mayor Sax Ruto. Today, on behalf of the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom, the Nolan City Hall, and the Citizens’ Self-Government Committee, I would like to announce to you that Nolan The city’s first street lamp is about to be lit, and our city will become the third city in China to have street lamps!"

　　 The idlers let out roaring cheers, and the gentlemen and ladies nearby also applauded softly.

"Of course, we also want to thank the private businessmen and the Orthodox Church for their generous sponsorship. I can't let them give speeches one by one, but at least I have invited the representative of the bishop of the Church of the Sage... Now I invite Jenkins William Mr. Mute said a few words!"

　　 No one told Jenkins in advance that he still had to talk, so when he walked around to the center of the steps in front of the city hall, he didn't even understand what was going on.

　　 It is definitely inappropriate to carry a cat on the shoulder on this occasion. The chocolate lay on the carriage at the end of the street, showing an expression of schadenfreude.

　　 "Okay, I'm Jenkins Williams, Bishop Parrod was unable to attend today's event due to some circumstances, so he entrusted me to come here on his behalf."

　　 This is something that must be said, just organize the language casually, but the next step is to rely on yourself.

　　 After a very appropriate pause, he looked around at the people standing under the steps and continued:

　　 "The Church of the Sages contributes 63% to the street lights in the city..."

　　 This is to point out the contribution of the church. Mr. Mayor did not say this in his speech just now, and the church was placed behind the businessman in the word order.

"We are not for profit but for charity. The progress of the times has given birth to the steam industry, and the progress of the steam industry has given birth to various appliances that facilitate the lives of citizens. I have always believed that the times, the world and the progress of individuals are unified. , The advancement of the three complements each other and drives each other, rather than independently."

　　 Jenkins didn't know what he was talking about, and most of the audience thought so. A small number of people think this statement is very interesting, and a very small number of people think that the young people who are speaking have the essence of empty talk.

"Yes, I have a dream! From Nolan on the west coast of the mainland, to the border town of Thorns in the middle of Nolan, from the port of Ludern on the south coast to the Lopida Mountains in the northernmost part of the kingdom, every house, every The streets, you can enjoy the light in the deepest night!

I have a dream! Men and women, the elderly and children, the poor and the rich, can equally bathe the light of the steam industry in the moonlight!

I have a dream......"

　　 Jenkins was talking nonsense about the words he put together randomly, while secretly looking at the audience standing below. Whenever someone touched his gaze, Jenkins would smile and nod, which would not disrupt the logic of his speech, because he didn't even know what would pop out of his mouth before he spoke.

　　 He soon found Miss Mihaier who was standing at the back, and nodded while smiling out of courtesy. Miss Mikhail hadn't said anything yet, and the girls standing next to her waved to Jenkins swiftly.

　　 "...Do I know them?"

　　 Fortunately, he is giving a speech, so he has no time to say what he is thinking.

　　 After a short five-minute speech, shocking cheers and applause erupted from the crowd. Mr. Mayor’s expression was a bit ugly, but he embraced Jenkins enthusiastically and announced with him that the ribbon-cutting ceremony would begin immediately.

　　 For safety, turning on the gas street lights requires simultaneously opening the control valve buried deep in the ground, the master control gate at the street entrance and the special pipe valve of the gas company. But the city hall seemed to think that if the mayor was to turn a knob, it would not show the grandness of the event, so it prepared a ladder for the mayor to climb up and turn on the bulb of the street light.

　　 This is the most interesting part of the event this evening. Even Jenkins maliciously began to guess whether the ladder can bear the mayor's weight.

　　 "What I said is okay?"

　　 As everyone flocked to the street light, the old priest who Jenkins followed said hello.

　　 "Very good, very good, Mr. Williams."

　　 The old priest patted Jenkins on the shoulder, with a kind smile on his face:

"It's really good, it's not a lie. Bishop Parrod has been telling me that you are a very smart young man, and you are so, very good! Now in the great era of change, there is no shortage of a smart young man like you. People. Very good!"

　　 He nodded again:

"Bishop Parrod’s vision is okay. Regardless of how the carriages of the times travel, people with broad vision will always control the direction of progress, while others passively obey. Mr. Williams, it’s really good. Sorry, I can't find a better description."

　　 While the crowd was moving to watch Mr. Mayor climb the ladder, Jenkins bypassed the crowd and found Miss Mikhail, who was standing downstairs across the street, holding his arms.

　　 Her friends greeted Jenkins enthusiastically when they saw Jenkins approaching. When they heard that he was looking for Miss Mihail to talk alone, they made room for the two with a brisk smile.

　　 "I don't have much time and will go back soon, so our conversation may be faster."

　　 Standing under the eaves of the shop, Jenkins said quickly and quickly. Miss Mikhail nodded immediately, ready to hear Jenkins talk about important things.

Chapter 582 Chapter 571 The Great Era (Part 2)

　　 "It's like this. I will be a guest at your house on Saturday. What do I want to bring? I asked my father if I can bring a bottle of expensive red wine. He said he wanted to inquire about the dinner host's specific preferences."

　　 "For this matter?"

　　Ms. Mihaier watched Jenkins talking while looking back to Mr. Mayor who was climbing the escalator, guessing that the man was worried that the crowd would come back for a while and could not rush back to the door of the city hall in time.

　　 "Father and mother have no special hobbies, I think red wine is enough."

　　 "That's good, thank you! Then see you on Saturday!"

　　 simply nodded, turned around and ran back under her hat, Miss Mihail couldn't even say the words of thanks she had prepared.

　　 "He always does this."

　　 thought in her heart, and was funny that she finally had a familiar male friend.

The ladder in the city hall finally bears the weight of Mr. Mayor, until he tried to climb the ladder to install the light bulb in his pocket and then back down, the ladder only made a startling "creak" sound. .

　　 A few minutes later, the gas company staff who was waiting for the order at the intersection opened the main control valve of the whole street. The two rows of street lamp poles on both sides of the road suddenly lit up and then went out abruptly. Before the crowd screamed, dim yellow lights were emitted from east to west from the road.

　　 They illuminate the face of Mr. Mayor, the face of Jenkins, the faces of gentlemen and ladies at the entrance of the city hall, and the faces of ordinary citizens who are blocked by the cordon.

　　 As if a bomb exploded on this street, the cheers of breaking through the sky suddenly sounded and echoed in this dark and light world. Colorful flags are flying over people's heads, and balloons are released to the cold sky. Even if the darkness never passes, wisdom will light up the weakest fire.

　　 "We have witnessed an era."

　　 Jenkins whispered to the old priest beside him, he is very emotional now. But the old priest did not speak, and when he turned his head, he found that the old man had tears in his eyes.

　　 As the mayor announced the official opening of the street lights in Nolan City, other streets where street light poles have been installed also turned on street lights tonight. Although the current gas lamp still has the shortcomings of weak light, instability and danger of explosion, it is really enough to write a moment in history.

　　 Although Jenkins who came to this era knew the progress of steam power, it was at that moment that he truly realized the power from mortals.

　　 "Mortals...wait, I seem to have heard Miss Bevanna mentioned that the source of the steam revolution is the oracle of the great righteous **** [Wise Craftsman]?"

　　 But no matter what, Jenkins, who was filled with great shock and joy, was always happy on the way back to the church, even eating more for dinner. Chocolate looked at him worriedly, it was worrying about Jenkins' weight.

　　 Seeing that Jenkins asked for another bowl of soup, Chocolate came over and pushed the bowl aside with his paw.

"what are you doing?"

　　 "Meow~"

　　 The cat raised his face and looked at Jenkins.

　　 Until the end of dinner, Jenkins couldn't figure out what his cat was thinking. Jenkins only worries about the weight of chocolate, while chocolate is always thinking about strange things. This is probably the biggest difference between humans and cats.

　　 The mid-December can be regarded as late winter, so the number of people who can come to evening classes at night has begun to decrease. This was a normal thing, and the priest Roberts in charge of the management told Jenkins that this was also the case in previous years.

　　 Since last week, the girl Fini Faithful has also appeared in the class. As a matter of fact, a considerable part of these children admitted by the church will come to attend the evening classes, have undergone the education of the church, and they also understand the value of knowledge. Even if this era is not fair, at least gaining more knowledge-legal knowledge, is quite beneficial to one's life.

　　 When Jenkins was holding a chalk and writing the multiplication table on the blackboard, the people sitting below were still a little energetic, but when he announced that he could rest for ten minutes when the class was halfway through, the entire large classroom was extremely dull.

　　 It's probably a blizzard coming, and even the room is a little boring. Jenkins was determined to change this situation, so when the second half of the course was about to begin, he did not continue the simple multiplication instructions, but held the podium and said to the somewhat sparse "students":

　　 "Maybe some people may find it strange why we should learn such complicated multiplication."

　　 He noticed that he had successfully attracted the attention of some people who were about to fall asleep. This was a good start.

"This is not surprising. I thought about it when I was young, I mean when my mind was immature. Some of you, the most complicated arithmetic that you are exposed to, may be that annoying penny, first Relations and the conversion of gold pounds, but this does not mean that learning more complex mathematics is useless."

　　 Jenkins tapped on the blackboard with his fingers, with a smile on his face. Except for the two or three people sitting in the last row and his cat, all the creatures in the audience were watching him.

"We don’t mention the development of human logic and thinking by studying mathematics. This is an obvious thing. It’s better to talk about our lives. In fact, all aspects of life contain the truth of mathematics, but people tend to ignore it. ,for example......"

　　 drew a circle in the air with a chalk to attract the attention of the audience.

　　 "I think everyone will buy fresh vegetables, although this is not easy in winter. If, the price of some potatoes is..."