Zhang Tianyuan pondered for a while, and felt that since Napoleon VII liked jewelry, he would simply give a set of jewelry, and the jewelry worth about one million euros was not too expensive, but it was not cheap, and few people could afford to give a gift of this level.

But it is nothing to Zhang Tianyuan.

The reason why he wanted to do what he liked and give jewelry, and it was not cheap, was nothing more than that he wanted Napoleon VII to be grateful, and then take out more good things, preferably all the treasures of his ancestor Napoleon I, and it would be better.

The so-called courtesy is light and affectionate, but it is just talking, and it is said for people who have a very good relationship.

If a fool really thinks that others can be grateful for giving something cheap, then he really has to go home, and many things can't be done.

And the right gift is also very important, although Zhang Tianyuan's private jet has some more than ten years of red wine, which can also be used as a gift, but that thing is okay to give to someone else, to Napoleon VII, to this person who has had red wine for decades, isn't this an idiot's act?

The ancients said that the friendship of a gentleman is as light as water.

But the problem is, in today's society, how many gentlemen are there, friends have basically become friends of wine and meat, you don't pull out a dime, others will not treat you as a gentleman, mortals think that you are a picker, not generous, and not suitable to be friends.

At about two o'clock in the afternoon, Liu Mengxun was full of energy, Zhang Tianyuan called Napoleon VII, and then told Liu Mengxun about being a guest.

Sure enough, Liu Mengxun swallowed saliva when he heard that there was red wine before 1864. He looked very excited.

Compared with Zhang Tianyuan, Liu Mengxun prefers red wine. So Zhang Tianyuan already knew that Liu Mengxun would definitely be willing to go.

Thereupon. cleaned up and brought gifts, and then Zhang Tianyuan, Liu Mengxun, Xu Yue, Blue Phoenix and Serpentine set off from the hotel neatly.

Waiting at the door of the hotel was a man named Blue.

"Hello Mr. Zhang, His Royal Highness the Prince asked me to pick you up. ”

This man named Blue was supposed to be the butler of Napoleon VII's family, driving a Citroën stretch limousine, which looked very powerful and domineering.

Although the Citroen brand is not as aristocratic as Rolls-Royce sounds, those who really know about cars will find that the interior decoration of this car is almost all handmade, which is very beautiful and high-end.

It is estimated that the total value of the car will be tens of millions of euros. It's still very face-saving.

"Forget the snake team, our car won't drive, let's take this one. Although Zhang Tianyuan's car is not cheap, after all, it was given by buying a plane, although it is worth millions, but compared with this, the grade will drop immediately, and there is a good car to sit on, so why bother to drive your own car for fuel.

And there's a refrigerator in the car. There is a stereo, a high-definition display, a telephone, and a very complete configuration. In addition, the interior is extremely spacious, even if five people lie in it, there is no problem, and there will be no cramped feeling at all.

The butler, named Blue, personally drove Zhang Tianyuan and the others towards the place where Napoleon VII lived.

Honestly. Zhang Tianyuan really didn't know where Napoleon VII lived and what kind of house he lived in.

Castle, manor or commercial house?

This Napoleon VII was also never mentioned. So Zhang Tianyuan didn't know. However, looking at the section of the road where the car was driving, Zhang Tianyuan estimated that the residence was either a manor or a castle. Of course, it may also be a villa, because it has avoided the more prosperous commercial housing area, and it probably won't be a commercial house.

"Mr. Zhang, welcome to Napoleon's castle, which will give you a different feeling, a ...... that you can't feel safely in China."

When Butler Blue said this, he looked very proud and proud, as if this ancient castle belonged to his family, which couldn't help but make Zhang Tianyuan a little funny.

However, it was not interesting to be angry with this kind of person, Zhang Tianyuan didn't pay attention to him, but looked at the huge castle in front of him.

The Château de Napoleon, also known as the "White Castle", is a masterpiece by Napoleon Bonaparte and represents his dedication to dreams and his love of art and luxury: the huge white castle is intricately carved and surrounded by 365 fireplaces. Minarets and bell towers soar into the sky for eternity.

The White City is an hour and a half from Paris and a little closer than Blois. Halfway through, you can catch a glimpse of her white figure from afar, and the visual enjoyment of the gradual blurring will leave a deeper impression on you, and the scenery will be even more beautiful at sunset. The White Castle is a masterpiece of the Napoleonic period, with a total of 440 rooms, 365 chimneys, 13 main staircases and 70 secondary staircases.

Zhang Tianyuan knows that there are quite a lot of castles in the whole of Europe, and in places like France, there are also a lot of castles, almost everywhere.

In France, there are more than 10,000 castles of all kinds, large and small, of which there are more than 1,000 of the more famous ones.

There are many types of castles, but depending on the time and reason for their formation, they can be divided into military fortresses, wineries, Renaissance castles, and palaces.

These castles are not only rich in history, but also beautiful in landscape, full of classical charm and Western architectural features, and are as iconic representatives of Western cultural architecture as the churches.

Many of the reasons for the construction of castles are due to war, it is estimated that many people who are familiar with European history know that Europe basically launched a war, France seems to be unable to escape, whether it is the core or being bullied, in short, it will be involved, and the change of various dynasties, but also makes the cultural and artistic atmosphere here appear extremely strong, people know that France is the capital of art, the capital of romance, all know that France's sculpture and oil painting are very powerful, but do not know, the architectural art here is still very good.

Especially in places like Paris.

Unlike London, which was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666 and Lisbon by the Lisbon earthquake of 1755, Paris, in its development since the Middle Ages, has retained the imprints of the past, even the layout of some of the most historic streets, and has developed a unified style and modern infrastructure.

The military, from the day of the castle's birth, has been the main thread that runs through its development.

In medieval Europe, the government was fragmented, and a variety of feudal entities, large and small, such as empires, kingdoms, principalities, and knightly domains, were scattered all over the place. No one has been able to articulate the boundaries between them, and no one has been able to fully sort out the relationship between them.

The history of medieval castles is a history of long-term strife and fragmentation. Those princes who are unequal in respect and inferiority, and who are different from each other, in order to compete for power and profit, and the hegemony of the dynasty, covet each other and have their own wars, leading to frequent wars and chaos, and the people are not happy. If we want to consolidate our territory, gain a foothold in our own defense, join forces in the vertical and horizontal, and prepare for an attack, the best way is to "build a fort."

As a result, the princes competed to open the mountains and quarry, busy day and night, and castles stood up one after another. In order to build these castles, countless manpower, money, materials and time were consumed, and countless lives were lost.

Now, the overlord of the Megatron side has long since been entrusted to the earth and ashes with his broken sword stirrup, and only the castle, which has been baptized by war, artillery, wind, frost, rain and snow, tells the past visitors of its former glory.

The prosperity of castles came during the Middle Ages, when the European economy changed from a nomadic economy to a rural agrarian economy, and people's possessions and shelters were fixed, so strong castles were needed to protect their lives and property.

After the castle's defensive function was gradually lost, the castle was completely developed with art and life as its goal, and it was no longer required by its solidity. The castles of this era are generally exquisite and luxurious, showing the hedonistic tendencies of the aristocracy.

Of course, after entering the modern era, most of the castles have been nationalized, and then managed and protected by the state, and many places have even become famous tourist attractions, so that the castle can be protected and repaired in more aspects, which is also good, just like the Forbidden City in China, which used to be a royal palace, and now it has become a museum.

Due to the special form of Western society, private property is given a very sacred status, so if the heirs of the castle are not willing to hand over their castle to the state, the government cannot forcibly confiscate it, so some castles actually still have occupants.

However, this kind of contracting, the maintenance costs required are too huge, so that ordinary people can't afford to live at all, even the current Napoleonic family, is a little powerless, the government has used various means to take away this castle from them, fortunately, their family is still very solid, but the money will always be spent, once spent, I am afraid that the ancestors' things will not be able to keep it in the future.

From the book, from the TV, you may be able to have a flat understanding, some imagination, but when you really stand under the castle and look up at this majestic castle, the feeling will be completely different.

Zhang Tianyuan was completely shocked by such an ancient castle at this time, he thought that his courtyard was enough for a cow, but when he saw such a place, he had a feeling in his heart that he had suddenly become much smaller.

"It would be nice if I could buy this place and stay here in the future. Zhang Tianyuan said excitedly.

In China, it is only difficult to buy such a place, but in France, it is not impossible, as long as you have money and connections, it is still very easy to buy such an ancient castle.

The housekeeper Blue glanced at Zhang Tianyuan, muttered a sentence in his mouth, and didn't know what he was talking about, but Zhang Tianyuan was not interested in what he said at all, just a housekeeper, after all, he was a part-time worker, what a cow.

The bustling and lively castle in the past now seems a little quiet, and this road leading to the depths of the castle has also been damaged in many places because of disrepair, and Zhang Tianyuan's eyelids jumped.

Whether it is a foreign antique or a domestic antique, Zhang Tianyuan will feel distressed, in this regard, he has no borders, he feels that since these things were created by the ancients, they should be well protected, no matter what they wanted to do when they were established, but they are the wealth of future generations. (To be continued......)