Chapter 395: Potsdam
"Let's go to Potsdam next!" Xia Yuxiang said to everyone, "We have been in Germany for a while, we have made full use of this time, visited many scenic spots in Germany, learned some German history and culture, it is still very meaningful, understand the history and culture, in order to understand the partners, in order to better cooperation, in order to look forward to the future." β
Meng Wenjie nodded, "Only by knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent can one survive a hundred battles, this is an ancient Chinese saying, and it is also the wisdom of our nation." β
"Yes, we should encourage young people to go abroad and see the outside world, open and inclusive, tolerant and tolerant, we Chinese are very open-minded, can see each other's strengths, can also see each other's shortcomings, worthy of reference and learning, let's learn from their advanced experience, to go to the dross." β
"Potsdam, which is also a very important place in Germany, is not far from Berlin, the last time I went to Berlin, I didn't have time to go there, now I discussed it with Robin, and decided to take you there once, so that Robin can explain it to you and help you understand this place. β
"Okay, Captain Xia, I've booked my ticket, and we'll leave now!" said Robin.
Captain Xia Yuxiang and Robin took the delegation to Potsdam by car, Qu Lihua sat in the car, enjoyed the scenery of Germany along the road, and found that the streets of Germany are very clean, and the Gothic architecture is also very distinctive.
By the time everyone arrived by car, it was already afternoon, and Robin told everyone that they would stay here for the next few days and take everyone to have a good visit.
This is a fresh place, Qu Lihua and Meng Wenjie both feel a sense of freshness, this is their first time in Potsdam, Xia Yuxiang told them, "When I came to Germany before, I also came once, but the academic exchange time is relatively tight, they all go to the university, there is no time to visit the attractions, this opportunity is rare, take a good visit, let Robin explain more to us, he is German, understand the local situation, follow him, he will not pit us!"
Robin also smiled, "How dare I pit you, Dean Zhang has to call me to criticize me when I go back, I'm a student of Dean Zhang, the old teacher said hello, I have to give the old teacher face!"
"Hahaha!" everyone laughed.
"Robin, it's really good that you went to study in China, you have learned to communicate with people, and your mother-in-law has your German son-in-law, very satisfied!"
"Of course, my mother-in-law must please me, I have to be nice to my mother-in-law if someone marries me such a good daughter!"
"Hahaha!" everyone laughed, Robin was very humorous, and often made everyone laugh when he spoke, and everyone felt very happy to get along with him during the days they came to Germany.
"Okay, let's get down to business, I'll introduce it to you in detail, and when I finish the introduction, if you don't understand anything, you can ask me!"
"Potsdam, the capital of the German state of Brandenburg, is located in the southwestern suburbs of Berlin, just half an hour away from Berlin by the high-speed railway, and is located on the banks of the River Havel. β
"Due to its proximity to Berlin, it is very convenient to get to Potsdam via the motorway, in the west and south it is directly connected to the so-called Berlin Ring Road, to the east it is connected to the motorway to the center of Berlin, and three federal highways pass through the city of Potsdam. β
"Potsdam is also easily accessible by rail, which provides access to Berlin's most important stations, such as Alexanderplatz, Berlin Hauptbahnhoftbahnhof, Zoopark station, Berlin-SchΓΆnefeld Airport, Γtberg, Dessau, Brandenburg and Heniechsdorf. β
"Potsdam is located southwest of Berlin, in the middle reaches of the Havel River, and is surrounded by lakes and forests created during the Ice Age, with valleys alternating with the accumulated hills left by the glaciers, especially in the south of the city. β
The River Nut, which flows into the Havel River, is also home to numerous lakes and canals, with the highest point in the city being 114.2 meters above sea level and the lowest point being the River Havel. β
"Potsdam is surrounded by the rivers Elbe, Havre and numerous lakes and forests, and half of the city is already full of hotels, musicians and shopping malls, with fountains, boulevards, benches in nearby parks, and palaces and ruins as far as the eye can see. β
"Those kings wanted to show their dignity and the glory of their time, and they would build palaces, which cost a lot of manpower and material resources, and after many years they were preserved, and they became attractions, and there were many ancient ruins, which were also good places for tourists to visit. β
"This place still has a lot of advantages, the river network is dense, there are many lakes and swamps, which is similar to Russia, Russia used to have swamps, a little careless, accidentally fall into the swamp, people will lose their lives, Peter the Great, from a swamp, to establish the city of St. Petersburg, it is not easy. β
"Some of the kings who have contributed to them will always be remembered for their deeds, and German industry is also famous in the world, such as mechanical engineering, electrical machinery, optical instruments, ferrous metallurgy, chemistry and food processing. β
"Animal husbandry is mainly based on raising dairy cows and pigs, crops include rye, oats, wheat, potatoes, sugar beets, green fodder, etc., agriculture in Germany is still good, developed very well, many ranchers hire workers to help them raise cattle, horses, sheep, and many manor owners also have their own plantations, all employ a large number of farmers, help them grow vegetables in the area around Berlin, with food, people can live, can be self-sufficient. β
"This is also very important, can not always rely on imports, imported food is expensive, but also add freight, transportation labor costs, etc., or local vegetables are planted, it is much more convenient, the price is cheaper than imported vegetables, so that the local people can have a guaranteed life, have food, can be food and clothing. β
"Of course, growing vegetables also requires fertilizer and transporting some things, and transporting grown vegetables and fruits to other cities for sale requires transportation, and Potsdam has a dense railway and road network, which is very convenient for transportation. β
"In addition to rail and road transport, there is also easy access to water transport, with navigable access to the Havre River, the Elbe-Havre Canal, the Oder-Havre Canal, and the Havre Canal. β
"There are also important cities such as Brandenburg, Lukenwald, Ratno, etc., which became part of the state of Brandenburg. β
"These are some famous cities in Germany, and they also play a more important role, I will discuss with the head of the Xia group, if we have time, we will choose some representative cities to go on a field trip, and lead everyone to understand the history and culture and local customs. β