Chapter 21 (1/2)
On the night of Willard intercontinental's break, Li Zitao saw the Minister of finance, who was here to meet with the president.
”It is also known as the presidential palace. Basically every president has visited it. Some of them are our regular visitors, including Adams, grant and Lincoln...”
Sitting on the creaking iron gate elevator up, the hotel's personal butler calmly introduces the history of the hotel.
Looking at the opponent's poker face with standard indifferent eyes, Li Zitao silently praised him in his heart, ”this beep must be full score, and I'm not afraid of pride!”
The three room executive suite can be called luxurious. The local gold, precious fur carpet, famous paintings with historical flavor are hanging on the wall at will, and the small objects placed everywhere have its unique origin.
It is as gorgeous as a palace to Li Zitao, who lived in a pig's nest two months ago, or Li goudan, who sleeps on the air leaking wooden board every day.
After a comfortable bath, Li Zitao suddenly wanted to have a drink, but when he looked up, the wine cabinet in the reception hall was empty.
”What can I do for you, sir?” After calling the housekeeper and saying he wanted a drink, the other party was silent for a moment and asked, ”what kind of wine would you like?”
“……” Sure enough, there are countermeasures at the top and policies at the bottom.
Close to the White House, Willard intercontinental, known as the presidential palace, provides drinks during prohibition.
Li Zitao thought in disgust. Now, the president and the finance minister in the presidential suite are shaking their glasses and discussing how much tax revenue the state has lost due to the prohibition.
In the early morning, in a big bed for six people to lie side by side, Li Zitao opened his warm goose down quilt and stood in front of the window full of energy, looking at the busy traffic downstairs.
I saw Paul in the restaurant. It seems that he had a good night life last night. I don't know if other people have been arranged.
”Sir, we will pass the tomb of the unknown soldier later. Do you need to stop?” When the bus left, the driver suddenly opened his mouth.
”Is there anything special about it?” Li Zitao did not know Washington and even American culture, whether in the past or in the present.
”The unknown soldiers who died in the battlefield are buried there. They change their posts every hour, and there is a flower offering ceremony every day. Many veterans and citizens will spontaneously go to participate. It's very meaningful.”
Hearing that there would be veterans to participate, Li Zitao's eyes brightened and he was moved: ”then go and have a look.”
Shendun bureau is the most important group he attaches importance to, which is to ensure that he will not be slaughtered as a cow. Li Zitao is most interested in veterans.
Especially the veterans who retired after the Spanish American war. These people have experienced real wars, and some of them are in the same year. Aegis needs their valuable experience.
By the way of Arlington Cemetery, the car stopped at the side of the road. The driver took Li Zitao and Paul to the inside, while the others stayed in the car to wait.
”Don't laugh after the ceremony, or you will be hated by the army of America.” When the milky white stone tablet appeared in the sight, Paul told in a hurry.
Although he has never been here, he knows the tomb of the unknown soldier, which has been built for eight years.
The American marines are waiting all day and changing their defense every hour. They have a special position in the hearts of the American marines.
To be a tomb guard is no less than a medal of honor for the Marines. It can be said that they regard this work as one of the highest honors of the army.
Knowing this, Li Zitao straightened his mind, and suddenly felt a solemn and dignified momentum hanging over him, which made him feel nervous involuntarily.
”The ceremony is about to begin.” The driver in front said solemnly.
Speed up the pace, a few people standing under the big stone tablet, looking at the soldiers carrying guns with strong strides, forward without a squint. There is also a soldier opposite him, who strides forward.
The two met precisely at the central dividing line of the stone tablet, and the spear was handed over to his successor in a fierce and solemn manner.
The eyes exchanged between the two soldiers seemed to be not handing over a gun, but a certain spirit and will.
Even when the ceremony was over, Li was still immersed in that atmosphere and could not wake up. He was really shocked.
He also visited the ceremony with many citizens, some of whom were slowly lowering their saluting arms, and their eyes flashed with reminiscence.
Just then, a sergeant in military uniform came from the side. When he saw the veterans who came to attend the ceremony, his face showed a brilliant smile.
”Charles, Jerry, Malone...” The sergeant hugged each soldier warmly.
When the embrace was over, a woman in a top hat, high-end dress and fur shoulder came forward, took off her hat and saluted, holding the sergeant's hand and saying, ”thank you for your service.”“Thankyouforyourservice。” The citizens who attended the ceremony spontaneously came forward and expressed their sincere thanks to the sergeant.
From their words and deeds, we can see that most of them come from middle-class families. They have received good education and can eat good bread and cheese.
Li Zitao suddenly understood how the United States rose to be a superpower.
“Thankyouforyourservice。” Unconsciously, he even joined the procession of greeting and stood in front of the sergeant.
“……” When he saw the sergeant's hard face, Li Zitao was suddenly confused.