C3841 (2/2)
These days, the commoners had to kowtow and pay their respects to the ninth-grade sesame seed officials when travelling. Where had they seen such a double-edged lord? This caused a huge commotion, and a few people whose knees were weak immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
At this time, the guards and attendants had also arrived. Upon seeing the situation, they knew that the guests from His Majesty had arrived and quickly dispersed.
”Out of the way, out of the way …” Make way for General Gordon! Kneel down, you idiot? Kneel down quickly! ”
This group of people was the Expedition Gordon, and the person in the coffin was the famous British explorer Samuel. Baker, died in the middle of winter from severe typhoid fever!
After the death of Samuel, the Expedition agreed to escort the body of the legendary explorer back to their homeland!
His assistants, his disciples, and the employees of Europe were pressuring the local government to send money out to escort the coffins!
Oh right, this coffin was given to him by Zuo Zongtang, after all, he had died in his hands!
The local officials of the Qing Government must have face too. If they used troops or government servants to protect the British in the coffin, people would scold them if word got out!
The people had to have broken their spine! There was no choice but to spend the money from the government's treasury and go to the escort company to hire someone to escort them back to the capital!
How much can you walk with a coffin? After fighting for almost five months, Gordon finally saw the majestic city gate tower of Beijing!
”Ah …” My God, I've seen this great city again! Although it has already declined, the rich history on its body is still as heavy as ever! ”
After two generations of management, the Beijing wall had already reached a shocking height of fourteen meters, while the city gate towers and arrow towers were even higher!
The five story high city wall was like a mountain pressing down on people. In addition, there were no modern buildings around.
The surroundings of the Middle Age's city walls were all fields of low squares, the strong contrast gave a feeling of visual conflict.
The vicissitudes of history and the majesty and grandeur of the imperial city were all entwined together. In addition, there was a bit of the disheartened era of dynasties. When combined, it was truly a different story!
Gordon did not bother with the eunuchs and officials who welcomed him, and instead waved to one of them inside the cave!
A fast horse ran out from the hole in the city gate. The British embassy's military attaché, Major De Lanni, smiled as she came forward.
”God bless you, my dear sir!”
”Oh …” God bless you, my friend! Today's weather is pretty good! ”
”You are very lucky. Yesterday, there was a sandstorm, but today, the sky is blue and the clouds are white. It seems that you are the lucky star!”
”This is …” Sir Sai Mouerbeike's body? ” The major quickly took off his hat and saluted.
”Yes, please escort me to the church and ask the priest to pray …” Is the ship you arranged for ready? ”
”No problem. In five days the British merchant ship Mockingbird will be grounded in the Northern District... ”I have already contacted the captain. He will escort the body of the Lord back to London!”
”Sir Gordon, your escort mission is over … ”Right now, let's get into our work and go see His Majesty. I think he's getting anxious from waiting!”