After listening to Professor Abner and Head Xia talk about the history of Napoleon's most glorious era, Qu Lihua and Meng Wenjie and other members of the delegation had a deeper understanding of this period of French history.

Qu Lihua stood in the Arc de Triomphe and looked at the portrait of Napoleon, full of emotion, this soldier who led France at that time to conquer the Quartet, smashed the anti-French alliance established by many neighboring countries, defended the territory of France, and even fought to other places, how majestic Napoleon was.

This reminded Qu Lihua of Zhou Sen's interview with Zheng Xin, a Chinese in Thailand, Napoleon and Zheng Xin have similarities, they were not born in their homeland, Napoleon was born in the city of Ajaccio in Corsica, Napoleon initially considered himself a non-French, hoping to one day make Corsica independent from France.

On December 15, 1778, Napoleon left his homeland for France, and at the age of 16, his father died, and Napoleon, who came from a poor family, graduated early and entered the Raphael Regiment and was awarded the rank of second lieutenant in artillery.

Unexpectedly, since then, by chance, Napoleon had the opportunity to enter the upper class of French society, because of the courage of the battle, under his leadership, the soldiers were able to win the battle, and with the support of the French, Napoleon achieved his own glory.

Zheng Xin is also the same as Napoleon, they were not born in the family of the emperor's relatives, they can not gnaw the old, can not fight their father, they rely on their talent and courage to fight, establish military exploits, when they are young, they show better combat talent than children of the same age, this unique strength and bravery, achieved their great achievements, one became the emperor of France, the other became the king of Thailand.

Looking at the life experiences of the two historical figures, Qu Lihua felt that this was simply a miracle.

Meng Wenjie said: "History can no longer be repeated, and there is no second Napoleon or a second Zheng Xin." ”

"Their lives are somewhat similar, they have all suffered, they have all been bullied, they have grown up in adversity, they have entered the army by some chance, they have an army loyal to them, and with their courage and good fighting, they continue to expand their victories, and their fame is getting bigger and bigger, creating the glory of their lives. ”

"Of course, there is glory, there is decay, no one can always be in the dust of history, dominate, history will always be your side singing, we are on the stage, very happy, where there are people, there will be a struggle for power, the battle is very fierce, the king is defeated, most of the same. ”

Today, the Arc de Triomphe has experienced the vicissitudes of history, and still stands quietly here, welcoming tourists from all over the world every day, who have long forgotten the cruelty of the previous war, and happily pose around these attractions of the Arc de Triomphe, holding cameras and mobile phones to take pictures.

And Napoleon and Zheng Xin have gone away with history, and have been forgotten by people, human beings are easy to forget, people only care about whether they are doing well now, how can they stay in the historical past forever.

"Yes, Xiaoqu, you are right, people now only care about whether they are doing well, most of the tourists who come to travel, and they don't care about what great achievements the former French emperor has established, they only care about what attractions can make them travel happily, what is delicious, what is delicious, what is the food, and what are the things to talk about, so that everyone can have a little laugh after dinner, talk and laugh, and entertain and entertain. ”

"There are also two cinema rooms in front of us, which are dedicated to showing some of the historical changes in Paris, and we can also go and see them!"

Professor Abner and head Xia Yuxiang took everyone to watch the information film about the historical changes in Paris, France, and explained it in English and French, Qu Lihua and Meng Wenjie are both university graduates, and they can both understand and understand English, and they can also read English subtitles.

Visitors can also go up to the large platform at the top of the museum, from which they can enjoy a spectacular view of Paris, the bustling scene of the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, and the sights of Notre-Dame Cathedral and Sacré-Coeur Cathedral on the Seine.

"Next, we plan to take you to see other attractions tomorrow!"

"Which spot are you most looking forward to visiting? I'd like to hear your suggestions!"

Everyone talked a lot, and finally the head of Xia Yuxiang said: "Let's go to the Champs-Élysées, and then go to Notre Dame Cathedral to see if there is enough time, and if the time is not enough, we will go to other churches the day after tomorrow." ”

"Okay, that's it!"

Qu Lihua was very happy to hear that she was going to the Champs-Élysées, when she was in China, she had already heard about the Champs-Élysées in France, which was a romantic and fashionable place.

The next day, head Xia Yuxiang took everyone to the Champs-Élysées, this famous avenue is located in the downtown business district of Paris, located on the central axis of the Louvre and the new Arc de Triomphe, also known as the Avenue of Triumph, is one of the world's three most prosperous central streets, and is also known as the world's top ten charming pedestrian streets.

It's really nice to be here, Qu Lihua is standing here and feels that this place is very prosperous.

Professor Abner introduced to you that the east-west main road that runs through the capital of Paris, two-way eight lanes, from the Place de la Concorde in the east, to the Place de Gaulle in the west, the eastern section is dominated by natural scenery, on both sides is the flat lawn, quiet and tranquil, the western section is a high-end business district, the world's famous brands, clothing stores, perfume shops are concentrated here, fire trees and silver flowers, graceful and luxurious, here is known as "the world's most beautiful street".

"Professor Abner, when was this avenue built, and who built it?" Qu Lihua asked curiously.

The Champs-Élysées was founded in 1616 when the Empress Marie de Médesis decided to transform a marshy field outside the Louvre into a tree-lined avenue, hence the name of the Boulevard des Champs-Elysées. ”

According to historical records, in 1667, in order to expand the horizon of the gardens of Tuileries, the royal gardener Le Nôtre extended the east-west axis of the royal garden to the square of dots, which was the prototype of the avenue, at that time, the road was still flanked by wilderness and marshes. ”

Commander Xia Yuxiang said: "Speaking of which, you will definitely remember when we went to St. Petersburg, earlier, it was also wilderness and swamp. ”

"Yes, Captain Xia, I remember, I found that many countries and cities still have something in common, the wilderness and swamp in the past, after the construction of many predecessors, have changed, and it is not easy to develop into such a prosperous street today!"

In the middle of the seventeenth century, the landscape architect Le Nôtre of Versailles extended the length of the central path of the gardens in his redesign of the Tuileries Garden in front of the Louvre, with new boulevards running from the Louvre to the current Champs-Élysées round place.

Louis XIV, the Sun King, was able to watch the enchanting sunset over the western horizon every day along the building-free road, a history that shaped the Champs-Élysées, which became the main venue for celebrations and gatherings in the city of Paris at the time.

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