Chapter 352: Exhausted Dad
Tower Bridge was built in 1886 and was arguably one of the world's most technologically impressive landmark buildings at the time.
After all, the sun never sets on the empire at that time, whether in terms of economy, military or foreign policy, it can definitely be regarded as the world's largest giant!
Even the United States now, in terms of world status, is still much worse than Britain at that time.
Standing on the upper deck of the Tower Bridge overlooking the River Thames below, the Duke couldn't help but sigh.
Decades ago, technology wanted to build such a modern bridge, which is almost unimaginable in other countries.
At that time, the United States was still prevalent in using black slaves to pick cotton, and Japan was still using a katana to cut people!
However, it is in response to the old saying that no one is good for a hundred days, and no flower is red for a hundred days.
Today, Tower Bridge is an old tourist building that is one of the city's historic landmarks, along with Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and the British Museum.
Just like Britain's place in the world today, it has become a body to be admired.
Although Britain can barely retain the third place in the world at this time, Conrad knows that with the rapid economic development of Japan and Southeast Asia, as well as the collapse of the Soviet Union and the establishment of the European Community, Britain's international status will soon decline rapidly.
Of course, that incident has nothing to do with him, the Duke is out to relax today, so he doesn't bother to care about whether the British will live well in the future!
The Prince of Wales' wedding won't take place until tomorrow morning, so Conrad's itinerary for the two days is to visit the so-called pride of the British Empire under the guidance of the royal head.
However, no matter which royal guide blows all the buildings to the sky, in the eyes of the Duke, no matter how much he whitewashes, he cannot hide the gradual decline of international power.
Originally, he was too lazy to participate in this kind of boring activity, even if there was a special person to clear the venue and a sexy tour guide to accompany him throughout the whole process, it was really not interesting for Conrad now.
What is there to see about such an ancient building from 100 years ago?
As long as he wants, he can build an identical one at home at any time.
The private exhibits in the British Museum are somewhat interesting, but unfortunately, those things are not for sale, even if he is in his capacity, he can't buy them.
After all, Britain can only rely on those souvenirs to recall their eventful history, which is the last pride of the country and the nation, and naturally cannot be sold.
"Dad, keep up!"
Just as the Duke sighed as he looked at the Thames rolling away on the bridge, there was a crisp call ahead.
Dressed in a gorgeous gothic dress, with a pair of black velvet gloves on her arms, a signature pink flower folding fan in her right hand, and a huge velvet top hat, Phoenix looked almost like a serious British aristocratic lady.
However, only those who are familiar with her know that this little devil star will not be so obedient!
Tony's unlucky child was sent directly to the Royal Ceremonial Hall by Conrad for training, as the son of the world's richest man and the godson of the second richest man, the entire British royal family was extremely satisfied with Conrad's recommendation for this flower girl.
As for Tony himself being dissatisfied?
Then I'm sorry!
He's not the famous Iron Man now, he's just a twelve-year-old kid, who cares about his opinion?
It's just that although Tony was forced to be miserable and had to be the flower girl because of someone's obscenity, Conrad forgot a word.
That is, only women and villains are difficult to raise!
I don't know what Tony's little bastard said to Phoenix, the little phoenix, who was crazy all day, was dressed up mildly and elegantly the next day, and came directly to pull Conrad to ask him to accompany him on a tour of London.
Originally, the Duke was absolutely unwilling to do such a boring thing, but Phoenix strictly adhered to the principle of crying, making trouble and hanging himself, saying that if Daddy did not agree, she would cry to him.
So in the end, the Duke had no choice but to come out to accompany her to visit London.
'Damn stinky boy, how dare you do this, I will kill you in the future!' With this account in his heart on Tony's hapless boy, the Duke decided that when the boy came out of the royal ceremonial hall, he would definitely send him to the military academy to practice well.
Anyway, I'm doing it for his good! Boy, go to the barracks to exercise, and you won't have any problem with Howard.
"Dad, aren't you having fun coming out with me?" Phoenix walked up to Conrad lightly, covered the lower half of his face with the folding fan in his hand, and asked timidly.
I believe in your wickedness!
The Duke looked helplessly at the little phoenix standing in front of him pretending to be a lady, is this still the stupid girl who is crazy all day and night in his own family?
No wonder women are born liars!
In the past two days, many princes and nobles who have come to attend the wedding have been blinded by Phoenix's behavior, so much so that even several remaining European royal families have come to Conrad in private to discuss, can they let Little Phoenix get to know their crown prince heir!
Although Phoenix's identity is only an illegitimate daughter, Conrad has already let her inherit the surname of Weting, plus his current status, so even if he goes to those principalities to be a crown princess or something, it is more than enough.
It's just with the temper of the little phoenix?
The Duke felt that those European royal families who dared to come to let their crown prince go on a blind date with her really didn't know whether to live or die.
Believe it or not, this little girl started a fire and can directly destroy your country?
Shaking his head and swaying the strange thoughts in his head, the Duke brisked himself and prepared to continue his boring trip to London with Phoenix.
It's all Frost's fault, it's not that he didn't give her money to spend, but after coming to London, he went to the circle of noble ladies to resell the inventory of junk diamonds she brought from the United States, so that he now has no one to change hands.
After all, Phoenix's power is too terrifying, and although she can almost control her power now, no one can say whether she will explode or not.
If it's in New York, it's fine, anyway, where the Duke can cover the sky with one hand, even if there is really an accident, it can be blamed for a gas explosion, a gas leak, a building construction or a terrorist attack.
But at present, London is the focus of the world's attention, and if the little phoenix suddenly breaks out, then the matter will be a big deal.
Especially if you accidentally kill a few guests who come to the wedding, it will be even more fun.
So there was no way, and the Duke had to reluctantly accompany her to go shopping.
Who said that he and Frost are the only ones in the world who can control the little phoenix before her power explodes!