C480 Who was that person? (1/2)
Who is that person?
South of Malacca Strait, Singapore … Yes, in nineteenth century, it's not called Singapore, the Chinese call it Singapore, but westerner is used to translating to star slope.
At nine in the morning, the sound of boots trampling on the ground suddenly came from the busy dock. From afar, the sound of the number one two and one could be heard, and when people focused their eyes, they saw a group of British soldiers in formal attire trotting towards the dock, and those with sharp eyes actually saw that the rifles in the hands of these soldiers were all brand-new.
”Heavens, why did this group of Yang Ancestors come out?” On such a hot day, why are you not in the military camp drinking and eating fruits, and instead coming out to train? ”
”Bullshit, are your eyes assholes? Your family needs a brand-new military uniform for drills, and even a brand-new gun? ”It looks like we're welcoming our guest …”
”Esteemed guest?” How expensive! After all these years, they had never seen a foreigner become the ceremonial soldier. Usually, they would only bring a few foreign military officers and a group of native soldiers to serve as their base … All of them were foreign soldiers? ”Is it the queen?”
”Bullshit …” Those listening to the gossip around could not hold it in any longer, and slapped the back of their heads. ”What about the Queen? If the Queen really comes, the whole Strait will be blocked off by the British warships!”
”I'm guessing there's an eighty percent chance that that person came back …”
”AHH!” The surrounding people exclaimed, ”That person is back?” Are you for real? ”
There was no need to mention that person's name. In the current Singapore, there was only one person in Southeast Asia who could be described as' that person ', the legendary hero who had shocked Europa and shaken the legend that the Westerners could not defeat. Only he could not use the word' nominee 'in exchange for everyone's surprise.
”Damn, let's get down from business. We won't be doing business today …” ”Let's all go to the pier, I want to see who that person is going to be …”
”Guys, it's the day off. The boss is taking a day off today …” That person may be coming to the Singapore … ”
”Oh god, I'm not selling my food anymore. Let's go to the dock …”
All the businesses near the Singapore Pier closed their doors and closed their businesses. The farmers on the streets who were carrying the burden of buying vegetables and fruits also threw their burdens and rushed towards the pier. In the end, even the foreigners and wealthy Chinese merchants who were enjoying life in the coffee house were alarmed.
When 'that person' '' s voice resounded through every street, the rich Chinese merchants with brocade clothing threw away the newspapers in their hands and dashed out of the coffee shop like wild horses.
The discarded newspaper flew in the wind, and when it landed on the rattan chair, a large photo was projected in front of everyone's eyes. It was a scorched earth battlefield, with blood flag flying in the wind, and the majestic man under the flag was the one who had created the miracle on the stone bridge, the man from East Asia.
Just as he was crossing the Indian Ocean, the newspaper that was passed down from Europe had already arrived in front of him. Right now, in all of East Asia, especially the Malacca Strait area, all the Chinese people already knew about the miracles that 'that person' had done in Europe.
The scene of the new army entering Singapore was still floating in front of everyone's eyes. But in the blink of an eye, half a year had passed, and that group of young soldiers, with auras like a rainbow, had actually managed to accomplish such a big thing in Europe.
The Mediterranean Sea had exploded with French battleship s, the hamburger had bravely saved orphans at an orphanage, the Fa Li border had crippled the French cavalry regiment, and the media had once again stepped on the France to establish a high ground for public opinion.
Even amongst the Poo War, they could use the weak troops to defend the Shiqiao uplands to the death, winning the whole battle over time. The stone bridge miracle had even established Xiao Letian's position as a military general.
In the 19th century, the information transmission between East and West was still lagging behind. telegraph line did not connect to the entire world, so people only transmitted their information through word of mouth, as well as to those outdated newspapers.
The citizens of the Singapore started to receive newspapers sent from Europe a month ago. In the beginning, the ruler of the Singapore, the Governor of England, and the military officials sealed the newspapers in their circle of foreigners in fear, not daring to let them see it.
The domination of the colonies was a university question, and the absolute absence of heroes among these indigenous peoples was detrimental to the rule of the Europeans. However, the situation changed when Xiao Letian passed through the Sinai Peninsula. The Governor of England and the officials suddenly realised that the important figures in London had given him an olive branch.
The delay in the information not only troubled the ordinary citizens, but also the rulers. If these Governors had known earlier about the attitude that London had towards Xiao Letian, they wouldn't have dared to openly sell that boat of firearms to the Frenchmen, and even more so, wouldn't have allowed Molière and the others to share the information.
All the Asian governors could only think of one method, which was to do everything they could to hold Xiao Letian high up in the sky, and give him the face that he loved the most. This way, they could please him and perhaps alleviate the awkwardness.