Chapter 1044: The Fog Capital
"Brother Zhang!"
"Team Snake, hahaha, it's been a long time, you don't seem to have changed at all, haven't you been exercising?"
After Zhang Tianyuan's private plane stopped at London Heathrow International Airport, everyone walked down the covered bridge, the weather in London has always been rainy, I originally hoped that this time it would be a sunny day, but I didn't expect it to be rainy.
Snake Lin had been waiting at the airport for a long time, with an umbrella in his hand, but he didn't drive, because there was no need, as a gift of this Airbus A380, Airbus was very bold to give Zhang Tianyuan a medium-sized Megane car, and it was the European version, which was placed on the plane.
Don't forget that Zhang Tianyuan's plane is a palace in the air in the real sense, not to mention putting one or two cars, even if you put a few, it's no problem.
"You seem to be a little blessed, this is not good, you have to work hard. "Snake Lin and Zhang Tianyuan hugged each other very affectionately, this is the etiquette when good brothers meet, the two of them actually haven't seen each other for a month, this is called an affectionate, even Liu Mengxun was thrown aside.
"Snake Team!"
"Brother!"
Zhang Tianyuan was followed by two people, it was Zhanfei and Blue Phoenix, originally Zhang Tianyuan ordered them to find a few bodyguards, but they were not at ease, so they were carefully cultivating, saying that they could only be sent next month, and this time they simply went out in person.
London doesn't know how security is, but Paris isn't very safe either, so this bodyguard is absolutely necessary.
"You two are here too, okay. Just do your duty, no matter how rich you are now, don't forget our own work. Be sure to protect Boss Zhang. ”
"Yes!" Zhanfei put his feet together and saluted.
"Brother, don't worry about it, we're worried about not having a European driver's license, do you have one? Otherwise, we'll have to hire a driver to drive. "Blue Phoenix is not as afraid of the snake as Zhanfei, she has always regarded the snake as a big brother.
"Yes, I'm going to drive. Wait a minute. ”
Serpentine nodded, asked Zhang Tianyuan for the car keys, and then went to the plane and drove Megane off the plane. The price of the Chinese version of this car is about one million, which is actually not expensive, and for a plane of 500 million US dollars, one million RMB will become a drizzle. That's why Airbus will give away cars.
Of course. In addition to the European version of Megane, there is also a Chinese version of Picasso, a large SUV specially built for Zhang Tianyuan.
These are French brand cars, and Airbus sent these cars, and it is estimated that there is also an agreement with the car company, which is also to open up the Chinese market.
Originally, Zhang Tianyuan said that he wanted to buy a car, but fortunately he didn't buy it, otherwise, wouldn't this car have been thrown there.
Actually, I have to say. Although the two French brands of Megane and Picasso are far less famous in China than BBA, and even less famous cars such as Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari and Lamborghini. But there is nothing to say about the quality, plus it is specially built for Zhang Tianyuan, the only model in the world, and it has also done enough work on it, the comfort inside is very good, and many decorations have a strong Chinese color, which is also what Zhang Tianyuan likes.
"Okay, Snake Team, I didn't expect you to even get a European driver's license, and I'm worried about who I'm going to drive. ”
"Hmph, I also have a European driver's license, can't I still drive for you?" Liu Mengxun on the side pouted and said.
"My dear, how can I be willing to let you be my driver, what should I do when I'm tired. Zhang Tianyuan smiled and kissed Liu Mengxun and said.
He is now more and more open, he would never kiss Liu Mengxun in front of others before, mainly because he was embarrassed, now he doesn't have that concern, Liu Mengxun is his wife, he can kiss if he wants, and others can't care about it.
After everyone got into the car, the crew went to rest, Zhang Tianyuan gave them enough free time, they could go to London to play, or they could rest on the plane, anyway, this plane is simply a villa, there is food, drink and fun in it, there is no need to go anywhere else at all, there is no problem to live in it.
Originally, Zhang Tianyuan didn't plan to stay in a hotel, but later considering that the airport was far away from central London and even farther away from the auction site, he reluctantly decided to go to the hotel.
As for the docking and route of the plane, as well as maintenance problems, he doesn't have to worry about these, Zhang Qin and Ren Tian speak English very well, they can naturally contact the airport staff, and it is not too late for him to go out if it can't be solved.
London is located on the plains of southeastern England, across the River Thames. After the 16th century, with the rapid rise of the British Empire, the scale of London also expanded rapidly.
It is the political, economic, cultural and financial center of the United Kingdom and a world-famous tourist destination, with a large number of attractions and museums.
London is a diverse metropolis with people from all over the world, a melting pot of races, religions and cultures. More than 300 languages are spoken.
As the largest city in Europe, London can basically be regarded as the financial center of the whole of Europe, and it is also one of the four world-class cities, along with New York in the United States, Tokyo in Japan, and Paris in France.
Interestingly, this time Zhang Tianyuan not only wants to visit London, but also goes to Paris to play, and this time he has visited the four major cities in the world, which is also quite fulfilling.
It's raining today, but the temperature is still warmer than the imperial capital, the imperial capital has been blowing the wind these days, and there are snowflakes floating in April, and it snows in April and May, which is also quite a strange thing.
As soon as the car pulls out of the airport, it goes straight to the viaduct and sps along the highway along the beautiful River Thames towards the city of London.
Thinking about the past, this was once known as the fog capital, and London was much more polluted than the imperial capital. At the beginning of the 20th century, most Londoners used coal as a household fuel, producing a lot of smoke. This smog, combined with London's climate, has contributed to London's "famous" haze. In English, it is called London Fog.
For this reason, the English sometimes refer to London as "Big Smoke", hence the name "Fog Capital". Between 5 and 9 December 1952. After 4,000 deaths in the London smog incident, the government introduced the Clean Air Act in 1956, which banned the use of smoke-producing fuels in parts of London. Today, London's air quality has improved significantly.
It is precisely because the governments of London and the United Kingdom later made great efforts to clean up the situation and took decades to achieve today's results.
I don't know when the sky of the imperial capital will be fully restored to the blue sky and white clouds.
London is affected by the North Atlantic Current and westerly winds. It has a temperate oceanic climate with little temperature difference in four seasons and cool summers. Winters are warm, the air is humid, rainy and foggy, especially in autumn and winter.
At this time, the temperature is about 15 degrees Celsius. So it feels very comfortable. It's not too hot, it's not too cold, it's just a little more rainy.
As you drive through the streets of London, you can see many buildings with a medieval style, which makes people feel a sense of culture.
In contrast, after the Second World War, Europe has paid more attention to the protection of these ancient buildings, while in China. A lot of things aren't done well enough, and many old buildings are being demolished for ridiculous reasons.
On this street. You can see many buildings with Western characteristics, such as sculptures, museums, opera houses, parks, characteristic fountains, and so on.
In contrast, the British don't seem to be as bold as the French, so it's not very common to see couples hugging and kissing on the streets, and of course, maybe it's because of the rain.
"Is that the Palace of Westminster?" Although Zhang Tianyuan has never been to London, he is a person who knows the characters, so he studied the situation in London in the book, and he still recognizes those iconic buildings.
"Well, that's right, the Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, is the seat of the British Parliament, including the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Also known as the Parliament Hall, the Palace of Westminster is one of the masterpieces of Gothic Revival architecture and was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1987. Serpentine nodded.
"What's that place next to it?" Zhang Tianyuan simply became a curious child.
"It was Westminster Abbey, which was built in 1065 and was the place where the king or queen of England was crowned and the royal family was married. There are more than 20 cemeteries of British kings, famous politicians, military strategists, as well as scientists, writers and artists such as Newton, Darwin, Dickens, Hardy, etc., anyway, the auction has not started yet, take a break today, tomorrow I will take you around it, and also feel the cultural atmosphere of the West, anyway, Brother Zhang, you like ancient things, the history of London is also very long, and it will definitely satisfy you. Serpentine laughed.
"I heard that there is also a Buckingham Palace, which seems to be still in use now, right?" asked Zhang Tianyuan.
"Well, that's right, Buckingham Palace is located in the city of Westminster, London, and is the royal residence and residence of the British royal family. There are 775 halls and rooms in the palace, including a ceremony hall, a concert hall, a banquet hall, and a gallery, and there is a vast imperial garden outside the palace. The Queen's important state events are held there. Heads of state who are visiting the UK for state visits also stay in the palace, which is guarded by royal guards dressed in ceremonial dress. The main building of Buckingham Palace is 5 storeys, and the outbuildings include the Royal Gallery, the Royal Stables and the Gardens. Both the Royal Gallery and the Royal Stables are open to the public. Serpentine replied.
At this time, Liu Mengxun took over the conversation and added: "Every summer, the British royal family holds a grand royal reception in the garden. In addition, the head of state who came to the United Kingdom for a state visit also stayed in the palace. In the middle of the square of Buckingham Palace stands a monument to the gilded statue of Queen Victoria, and on top stands the goddess of victory, who is ready to fly. The Royal Guard practiced in the square every morning. There are staircases below the monument, which is a great vantage point to admire Buckingham Palace. The golden angel on the statue of Queen Victoria represents the royal family's desire to recreate the glory of the Victorian era, and if the British Emperor's flag is flying directly above the palace, it means that the queen is still in the palace. If you want to see the Queen of England, you must go to Buckingham Palace. ”
"Is the Queen still alive?" asked Zhang Tianyuan.
"When you go to see it, you will know that there will be a lot of things that interest you. Liu Mengxun felt that it was troublesome to explain, so he simply said.
Although London does not have that romantic atmosphere compared to Paris, as Liu Mengxun, who also likes antiques and antiques, she likes this city even more, she likes to walk through the streets of London with Zhang Tianyuan, appreciate the classical culture of the West, and then travel to the dream of the Middle Ages together.
Of course, the British food is relatively poor, not as good as the French food, let alone the Chinese food, I guess they have to put up with it. (To be continued......)