C2014 shipping line Mediterranean (1/2)
After the Suez Canal, the united fleet had officially entered the Mediterranean, and it could be said that the Suez Canal was the gateway for Asia to enter Europe.
No matter how many pictures and photos Zai Chun had seen of Europe, or how many books and books he had read on the west, he was not as shocked as he would be if he had personally seen this bustling and prosperous land.
In Europe, after being baptized by both the The Age of Great Navigation and the Industrial Revolution and having been hoarded by the world's wealthiest people for nearly 300 years, it had completely surpassed Asia and had officially become the world's wealthiest center.
The little emperor stood at the bow of the Zhiyuan Warship, staring at the entire white sail of the dark blue ocean, often staring blankly for hour after hour.
How could he not be shocked? This was all Tao Yuanming's paradise. The main waterway was filled with endless streams of merchant ships and fishing boats carrying expensive goods from all over the world to those super cities.
Wonderful music came from the private yachts of the nobility, and the dances lingered through the night under the scent of food and wine.
On the island that was covered with stars, Zai Chun could see many brightly colored buildings, a church with ringing bells, as well as countless of factories and workshops.
Yes, there was a gap between the rich and the poor in Europe, and the poor did not have access to education and had to work hard every day. But it was undeniable that the lower classes of the population could still live.
At the very least, the lower class citizens would not starve to death and would be able to enjoy a certain level of medical treatment and education. Even the poorest of the population would be able to eat at least sixty percent full every day, and there would be no suffering from starvation.
If it was in Great Qing, perhaps only when Kang Gan was in his prime would there be such a scene.
After entering the Mediterranean, Britain's strong national power had become even more evident. The United Fleet did not need to purchase any food and there were always supply ships waiting for the Emperor of the Great Qing and the head of the Chinese Empire in the predetermined channel.
Ships after ships of fresh food and seasonal fruits, as well as the latest newspapers and magazines from all over Europe, came flying in like snowflakes.
At this moment, Europe was completely shocked by Zai Chun's arrival. Other than the French and Russian newspapers, almost all of the other countries had the Eastern series of headlines.
”The latest news is that His Majesty the Emperor of Great Qing Kingdom's ship has passed through Sicily. The Greek Republic pays its respects to His Majesty the Emperor and to His Excellency the Head of State. Long live His Majesty the Emperor …”
”The Turkish Empire of Ottoman delivered the letter of credence to the Emperor of Tongzhi. The friendly Sudan expressed his respect for the emperor and his leader, and hoped that the emperor would be fortunate enough to visit Istanbul …”
”Heavy news! A wave of protest from thousands of people in the Street in Paris! The citizens who were shouting are protesting against the provocation from the Chinese fleet in the Suez Canal! They are urging the government to take immediate action to punish them …”
”According to the London Press Station, London's renovation to welcome His Majesty the Emperor of Great Qing Kingdom and His Excellency the Head of State will be officially completed in two days... From the Tower Bridge all the way to the St. Paul's Cathedral, King's College, St. Martin's Cathedral, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey … Even Buckingham Palace will be the main venue for this celebration! ”
At the bow of the Zhiyuan Warship, Zai Chun was excitedly looking at the beautiful scenery of the Mediterranean Sea, beside him were the newspaper headlines from the countries sent up to him by Er Mao.
The young Emperor was so excited that his entire body was trembling. His dream had finally come true. He had become the first emperor in the history of China to visit Europe.