Electric lights are definitely a very new thing in Nanhua. With limited production capacity, of course, priority must be given to meeting the needs of the foreign trade market. After all, the current profits from external sales of various equipment including electric lights and generators are extremely considerable.
So the good news for the workers in Nanhua...has not yet arrived. After all, for businessmen, profit is always the first priority. The current good news is definitely not selling electric lights, and the profits from generators are even greater.
In this way, the arrival of good news will definitely be delayed by a few years.
But now, since there is a need for national defense construction, it is natural to give priority to national defense. The Coast Guard's report was submitted to Zhu Xianhai's case and was approved on the same day.
But it only took a week for the lights in the shipyard to become brightly lit at night, so the workers at Nanhua Shipyard finally became the first group of people in the world to enjoy the blessing.
This is definitely a tragic event. Of course, no historian will record this event in the history books. For the people in 1866, at best, they just cheered that mankind finally defeated the darkness.
As for blessings and overtime work, no one would even mention it.
In fact, this is just a trivial matter. Even if it is not so, historians will try to make it trivial. After all, everyone knows that this day is actually the most profound day in human history.
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After all, this is the moment when good fortune comes.
Just when the lights in the shipyard became brighter at night, and when the shipyard workers were enjoying the blessings brought by science under the bright lights, the "New Hope" finally sailed into Nanhua Bay.
Zuo Zongtang and his team, who have been abroad for more than three years for inspection, finally returned to Nanhua!
For Nanhua in 1866, this was definitely a big event. Not only Zuo Zongtang and other members of the inspection team returned, but also students sent abroad for the first time. Although there were only a few people, in order to welcome their return, Zhu Xianhai
A grand welcome banquet was held to welcome them back.
However, before the welcome banquet, Zhu Xianhai met Charlotte, a girl who had just celebrated her sixteenth birthday on the boat. She was like Sophie Marceau from "First Love", full of youthful vitality.
, incredibly beautiful.
This made Zhu Xianhai breathe a sigh of relief. Fortunately, this girl was pretty enough, otherwise...it would really be sacrificing color. Men also have color!
Charlotte was extremely conceited about her appearance. The admiration in the man's eyes made her heart move slightly. She met his eyes, walked over, looked at him and said.
"Your Majesty, we finally meet!"
Your Majesty, indeed, Zhu Xian also has another title - King of the Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia. So there is nothing wrong in calling him Your Majesty.
"Your Royal Highness, welcome to Nanhua as a guest!"
As soon as Zhu Xianhai finished speaking, Charlotte spoke in blunt Chinese.
"Your Majesty, I am not here as a guest, but as your queen."
What!
Now it was Zhu Xianhai's turn to be dumbfounded. Although Elizabeth had long told him that Charlotte was the best marriage partner and repeatedly encouraged him to pursue her, he never expected that this girl would be so... bold.
Or rather directly. Is this self-recommendation?
"queen?"
Zhu Xianhai's brows raised slightly, and he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. Charlotte's directness and utilitarianism were indeed a bit unacceptable.
"Yes, Your Majesty, as a kingdom, you need a suitable wife, and I believe that I am the most suitable marriage partner for you. My mother is the Princess of Canino and Musignano, the heir to the throne of Spain, and this
This land was once a Spanish colony, and the royal family, even the Bonaparte family, has many supporters here, which is more conducive to your rule, such as the occupation of Chile... Of course, you will deny this, but as we all know
, Your Majesty, it is only a matter of time before you annex Chile, but you need a suitable solution for the Chileans to accept your rule. I think that me becoming your wife as the heir to the Spanish throne is the most suitable solution!"
This woman... is so direct!
Are all European women so direct? Direct appeals to interests, nothing to do with love, just interests?
"Is that why you're here?"
"No!"
Shaking her head, Charlotte's pretty face turned red.
"This is my initial thought, but I don't deny that you are a very charming and handsome man, enough to make any girl's heart flutter. After getting to know and meeting you, I have become more determined in my thoughts."
Staring straight at Zhu Xianhai with a pair of blue eyes, Charlotte spoke directly and frankly.
"The idea of becoming your wife! Not only because of benefits, but also because of love. Maybe not now, but I believe that you will definitely fall in love with me in the future, just like...you did with Elizabeth and the others."
"You know?"
When the words came to his lips, Zhu Xianhai thought that her Chinese teacher was Song Bing, and Song Bing was also Elizabeth's Chinese teacher. They must have had a lot of exchanges on the ship.
"Of course, they are all very beautiful and charming women. Any man would be willing to surrender to them, and their willingness to be your lover is enough to prove how outstanding you are, but I believe that one day you will fall in love with me.
of!"
Taking a deep breath, Charlotte looked at the man in front of her.
"Aristocratic marriages in Europe usually have nothing to do with love. Marriage is just a transaction. Sometimes it is the union of two kingdoms, sometimes it is the union of two families. It is rarely based on love, but I believe
We may have met because of interests, but we will be united because of love."
It must be said that Charlotte is definitely an extremely bold girl, not only because of her words, but also because of her behavior of running away from home to pursue "love (li) and love (yi)".
"Maybe, but you should know that I am only the king of the Mapuche people, well, the king of the Indians."
Zhu Xianhai smiled.
"Your Majesty, Napoleon Bonaparte is just a foreigner from Corsica. He can become the greatest emperor of France, and you can also become the greatest emperor of this land!"
What drives Charlotte here?
Just because of a report?
No, it's because she saw the shadow of Napoleon in him. Although they are two completely different types of people, what is certain is that they are both conquerors!
"Charlotte,..."
Staring at the girl in front of him, Zhu Xianhai said.
"You are a very brave girl. I think bravery is one of the most important qualities to become a queen!"
Although he didn't agree directly, Zhu Xianhai's answer couldn't be clearer. His answer put a smile on Charlotte's pretty face. Her smile was very beautiful.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, I think you will never regret your decision today!"
Ten minutes later, after Charlotte left, Zuo Zongtang walked in. Looking at Zuo Zongtang who was completely dressed in Western style, Zhu Xianhai said with a smile.
"Ji Gao, welcome home!"
"Lord...no!"
Shaking his head, Zuo Zongtang said.
"My lord, please see your majesty..."
This chapter has been completed!