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New York, located on the east coast of the United States, the largest city in the United States, the financial center of the United States, the largest port, the curved Verrazzano Strait is the busiest waterway in the United States, and a large number of ships shuttle back and forth here every day, highlighting the prosperity and busyness here.

The tall and majestic Lady Liberty, holding a torch alof, wears a pointed tiara that symbolizes the seven continents and four oceans of the world, holds a book representing the law in her right hand, and smashes the shackles and chains that symbolize tyranny. Presented to the United States in 1876 as a gift to celebrate the 100th anniversary of her independence, this 1876 gift stands in the middle of Liberty Island, facing the Atlantic Ocean, guarding the ships that sail at her feet.

The crews of merchant ships that often come to New York are familiar with the bustling scene here, and the ships that constantly sail past their side are no stranger.

Today, however, seems to be a bit peculiar, with patrol boats sailing back and forth on the waterways entering the port, the best berths in the harbor are vacated, and the busy docks, which should have been filled with only the dock staff, are obviously not there to greet their relatives and friends who are about to arrive, and it is not enough to make such a big battle to pick them up.

Although there were a lot of people on the dock, they were honestly stopped at a certain distance!, looking at the policemen who were struggling to maintain order, and the large number of soldiers guarding the dock, I knew that the coming ship must be not small.

Such a battle aroused the curiosity of the crew of the other ships in the harbor, who had been on the ship, ill-informed, and had not had the opportunity to buy a few copies of the local New York newspaper, who had all sorts of speculations about the coming big man, and they leaned on the railing of the deck and chatted. And then bet on the identity of the big guys.

People didn't have to wait long, and soon a small cruise ship with a snow-white body and beautiful and elegant appeared in the eyes, the American patrol boat in front of her showed that she was the honored guest of today, and the square flag fluttering at the top of her mast indicated the noble status of the passengers on it, which was the flag of the German Emperor.

When the Hohenzollern, flying the emperor's flag, appeared in people's sight. The crowd on the pier began to stir, and the crowd was excited and agitated as they were going to witness a historic moment.

As the Hohenzollern slowly approached the dock, and the sailors and crew on the dock expertly secured the cables, Jochen accompanied Mary to the side deck of the Hohenzollern, and then slowly walked down the gangway.

The Americans, who had been in a bit of a commotion on the docks, suddenly fell silent, and they seemed to be a little unsure whether the young man who walked down the gangway was the emperor of Germany, which seemed to be somewhat different from the image they had of the German monarch.

Because the young man in front of him was not dressed in a military dress full of shiny ornaments, as they remembered the previous monarchs of the European powers who were established on military affairs, but a very American civilian dress. Wearing a Panamanian hat, he looks like a young and promising upper-class American youth that can be seen everywhere in New York.

Seemingly pleased with the effect of his clothes, Jochen reached for his hat and waved it at the crowd with a smile, a gesture that caused the Americans to wake up to a deafening cheer, and the reporters held up their cameras and pointed them at Jochen for a bang, the flickering of magnesium lights and the smell of burnt paste in the air.

It seems that his outfit that makes Americans feel friendly seems to have made a good impression, looking at the Americans who warmly welcomed their arrival. Joechen thought to himself, and made a good start.

Go down the gangway. Looking at the leader of the U.S. government who came to greet him, Jochen smiled and walked forward quickly, taking the lead in extending his hand: "Hello, Mr. President. ”

It seemed that he was a little caught off guard by the enthusiasm of the emperor in front of him, and the American president, who was a little chubby but full of majesty in front of him, was slightly stunned, and then immediately reacted. Stretched out his hand and held the opposite hand tightly: "Welcome, Your Majesty the Emperor." ”

At this moment, the spotlight flashed again, and the photos were used to record this historic moment.

The American military band began to play the "Emperor's Hymn", and the Americans welcomed it with great pomp and circumstance, because it was also a very important moment for the Americans. This was the first time that a European monarch visited the United States, and it was also the emperor of the German Empire, a European power, and it was also an unprecedented political event for Americans.

After the welcoming ceremony, on the pier, Jochen gave his first speech since arriving in the United States: "Today is a day to remember, and I have set foot on this land of freedom and courage with great sincerity and kindness. Here, I met the same warm and friendly American people, and felt the unique atmosphere that this land brings.

This land is full of passion, hard-working people are bursting out with unparalleled strength to build their ideal homeland, the United States, this free and brave country is developing at an incredible speed, this is a miracle created by the American people, a miracle full of dreams and efforts! ”

Jochen paused slightly, and the crowd erupted in cheers, flashing lights, cheers, and waving flowers to show that Jochen's words were very useful.

"I am thrilled to hear your cheers, and I am honored to be the first European monarch to visit the United States, and you have made me feel the warmth of this country.

I am very new to the United States, and you are very new to Germany, and people have the impression that the American people are warm and unrestrained, and the Germans are probably synonymous with old-fashionedness. At this, Jochen shrugged his shoulders in a very American manner, prompting a burst of laughter from below.

"But I want to say that this is actually a misunderstanding, the German people are just as friendly and welcoming as you, maybe they are not very good at expressing themselves, but I believe that if you have a German friend, you will be able to feel their enthusiasm in front of the beer." There was laughter again.

"We have a lot of differences, we have a lot of similarities, we are all a new country, we are also developing rapidly with the efforts of hardworking and brave people, we are also trying to make our voice heard in this world, we are also subject to prejudice and discrimination!"

Jochen's speech made all the Americans present cheer, and the people frowned and looked at the German Emperor in front of them.

Jochen did not care, and continued: "The people of both countries are equally enthusiastic and industrious, and have allowed their motherland to develop rapidly, and both the United States and Germany have become the world's leading industrial powers in a very short time, which is brought about by the people with their industrious hands.

However, some people are reluctant to give a positive evaluation of such efforts and struggles, and they are stingy to give their praise, so as to show their nobility and difference.

So in Europe, the United States has achieved nothing more than the nouveau riche getting carried away, and the industrious American people are nothing more than a bunch of hillbillies who don't understand anything. And Germany's achievements are nothing more than the wealth of war that Germany relies on oppression, on plunder, and the Germans are just a bunch of old-fashioned war elements!

It is this bias that affects our mutual understanding! But! When I come here today, all the prejudices and rumors will be gone! I met the people living in this free and brave land, industrious and brave, warm and friendly, free and unrestrained!

The United States is a free and tolerant country, and there are a large number of German immigrants and people of German descent in the United States, and I believe they can make you feel that Germans are not difficult to contact.

But that's not enough! I hope that my presence will make all the American people realize that the Germans are equally industrious and courageous, warm and friendly, and that we may not be unrestrained enough to express our feelings, but our feelings are equally fiery and intense!

I hope that my arrival will be the prelude to the friendly exchanges between our two countries, and there may be misunderstandings between us of one kind or another, but I believe that as we get to know each other better, enthusiastic Americans and reserved Germans will surely become friends.

I'm here today and I'm here with an olive branch. ”

There was silence in the crowd, and when they realized that Jochen's speech was over, the crowd erupted in a sea of cheers.

It is undeniable that although it has the most powerful industrial power in the world and the fifth largest navy in the world, the United States does not have as much weight as Spain in the eyes of Europeans, even if Spain has been beaten by the United States. Now the gracious praise of the emperor of a European power gives Americans a sense of recognition,

It was also because of this that the Americans present were full of affection for the young German emperor. Looking at the cheering crowd below, Jochen believed that the picture of himself smiling and waving his hat down the gangway would be published in the major newspapers tomorrow, and that he would receive more flowers and applause with his speech.

"Great speech, His Majesty the Emperor." A voice interrupted Jochen's thoughts.

Jochen turned his head, although the face that greeted him was smiling, but it was not as enthusiastic as the American masses below, the calm eyes were full of scrutiny, it was obvious that his enthusiastic speech did not have any impact on the people in front of him, and secretly cursed a sentence that excellent politicians are so difficult, and Yoheng also thanked with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. President." (The novel "Imperial Sea Power" will have more fresh content on the official WeChat platform, and there will also be a 100% lottery gift for everyone!) Open WeChat now, click on the "+" sign in the upper right corner to "add friends", search for the official account "qdread" and follow, hurry up! (To be continued......) R1292