Although there are still some problems with the reliability of the newly invented wireless telegraphy, his invention has fundamentally changed the distance in space. Compared with wired telegraphy that requires laying cables around the world, the use of wireless telegraphy is more flexible. Especially for
For ships at sea, the emergence of radio stations allowed them for the first time to maintain contact with the homeland while sailing on the sea.
However, as a secret device that can be called "top secret", only a few warships will install wireless stations. In early 1875, not even the "Great Eastern" had a wireless station installed, let alone other small ships.
But all this is only a matter of time, but now as soon as the ship goes to sea, it basically loses contact with the land.
For ports, they can only rely on the flight schedule of merchant ships to estimate the arrival time of merchant ships.
This time may be one day earlier or one day later.
When the merchant ship "Deren" sailed into Beihai Port, it was half a day later than scheduled. Amidst the sound of the merchant ship's whistle, the ship slowly approached the pier.
Zhao Qiban, who was standing on the side of the ship's side, once again pinched the collar of his coat with his hands.
"It's so cold here!"
Despite the biting cold wind, Zhao Qihang still looked at the city in front of him.
A few years ago, this city was called Vancouver, and it was the capital of the British Colony of British Columbia. Now it is indeed the capital of the Beihai Governor-General of the Ming Dynasty. Despite this, the city in front of you looks like just a small town. Even
Even the port is empty, with only a few fishing boats at most.
In 1875, the northern territory of the Ming Empire, although after several years of construction, was much more prosperous than a few years ago, it was still desolate. Beihai, the capital of the Beihai Colony, was the former Vancouver, although its population now exceeded five
There are thousands of people here, but it still looks like a small town that doesn’t look very impressive.
However, although the city is small, like all cities in the Ming Dynasty, there is a national primary school in the center of the city. As soon as he left the customs, Zhao Qihang went straight to the national primary school in the city center. There are neither trams nor public carriages in this small town. Arrive.
The school can only be walked on foot. The road covered with ice and snow is very slippery, so he can only walk carefully on the street, for fear of accidentally falling to the ground.
But after only ten minutes of walking, he arrived at the school gate, and asked the concierge through the closed iron door.
"Hello, may I ask Sun Mei, Mr. Sun, do you teach in this school?"
Sun Mei is his sister in the same class. After graduating from the Women's Normal College four years ago, she took the initiative to apply to teach in Beihai. At that time, it was rumored that this was a good talk. After all, as we all know, compared to the prosperity of the local area, the Beihai Governor's Region at that time was more desolate than it is now.
, the British had no intention of developing this place at all. After all, for the British at that time, the British Columbia colony was a heavy burden. This is why they eventually sold this colony to the Ming Dynasty.
It was at that time that Sun Mei came here and became a Chinese teacher at a national primary school. The reason why Zhao Qihang came here, in addition to the excellent jobs provided by Northern Mining, was that he missed the person who had taken care of him since he was a child.
's sister.
As soon as he heard that he was here to see Mr. Sun, the school concierge waved his hand and said.
"Oh, I'm talking about you guys. Why are you always pestering Mr. Sun? I've already said, go back, go back, Mr. Sun won't see you."
The concierge said while waving his hands.
"You pester me like this every day, not to mention that they are annoying me."
What?
What is going on? Who is pestering her?
Zhao Qihang, who felt a little confused, thought for a while and said.
"Brother, I am her brother."
"Brother, that's nonsense. Mr. Sun is obviously alone. When did she..."
Before he finished speaking, the concierge looked at Zhao Qihang and asked.
"You also graduated from the Armed Forces Academy? But that's not okay. We are in class right now. Outsiders are not allowed to enter the school during classes."
"Yes, please tell me that Xiao Liuzi is here. I work at Northern Mining Company and I should be in the city these days."
As he spoke, Zhao Qihang took out his pen and wrote a note.
"Please give this note to Mr. Sun."
…
"Congratulations on the arrival of the New Year. Every family is very lively during the New Year. Dad buys candies, and mom steams rice cakes. Brothers and sisters play gongs and drums, and younger brothers and sisters set off fireworks. Wear new clothes and hats. Running around, laughing, don't forget
"Congratulations on the new happiness." Congratulations to mom and dad. May you be happy every year until you grow old."
The loud sound of reading came from the classroom. In the sound of children reading aloud, Sun Mei would cast her eyes on the teaching wall chart, then point to the new words printed in red letters and say.
"Everyone, please pay attention. We need to learn a lot of new words today. Follow me and read "Zheng" and "Zheng"..."
In her gentle and sweet voice, the sound of children reading resounded in the classroom again. Just like in the past, Sun Mei, who was standing on the podium teaching, called students to ask questions from time to time and asked them to write new words on the blackboard.
After class, as soon as I returned to the office, a magnetic voice came.
"After a class, your throat must be very uncomfortable. Have a sip of tea. I just poured it for you. This is the Qinghuo tea prepared by Dr. Li from Renkang Pharmacy. There is enough heating in the classroom. It is easy to get angry in winter..."
Looking at Teacher Cheng walking towards her with a teacup in hand, Sun Mei said politely and calmly in the face of his enthusiasm.
"Thank you, Teacher Cheng. I'm still used to drinking boiled water."
While speaking, she shook the thermos cup in her hand and said.
"And I also brought a tea cup to class, thank you for your kindness. And..."
Raising her hand to look at her watch, Sun Mei smiled.
"It's almost time now. I have to go home. Goodbye."
The sweet smile made Cheng An feel absent-minded for a while, and he couldn't help but admire in his heart.
"Truly worthy of being the flower of the North."
Flower of the Northland, this is a report by "Beihai Daily" last year. And the protagonist of that news is her, the only female teacher in the entire Beihai.
The name "Flower of the North" is undoubtedly very appropriate for her, because she is indeed very beautiful!
Seeing that Sun Mei had put on her coat, Cheng An said quickly after coming back to his senses.
"Teacher Sun, let me give it to you. I just bought a "Forever Brand" bicycle. I waited for almost half a month and just rode it back yesterday."
Sun Mei refused with a smile while putting on her coat.
"Well...it's too cold outside now, so it's more comfortable to walk. Goodbye."
After that, she walked out in a hurry. In the past few years, whenever a new colleague joined the school, they would always be courteous to her. All this made her really helpless. All she could do was refuse.
That's all.
But her polite refusal did not stop Cheng An. After she left the office and was about to walk to the school gate, Cheng An had already followed her pushing a shiny bicycle.
"Teacher Sun, let's go together, I happen to be along for the ride..."
Just when Sun Mei was about to refuse, the concierge opened the window from the house and said.
"Teacher Sun, someone was looking for you just now. He said..."
"I understand, thank you..."
Sun Mei's words stopped abruptly when the concierge said the three words "Xiao Liuzi". Then she was stunned for a moment, and then said happily.
"Xiao Liuzi? Is his surname Zhao? Is he a particularly handsome guy..."
Seeing the joy on Teacher Sun's face when he mentioned this little boy, the bud of love that had just appeared in Cheng An was killed.
After getting the address left by Xiao Liuzi from the concierge, Sun Mei looked back at Cheng An and said with a smile.
"Teacher Cheng, I still have something to do here. You can go back alone!"
After that, she walked towards the school gate without looking back.
Seeing Cheng An's lost expression when he looked at her back, he comforted her.
"Mr. Cheng, please be more open-minded. You will definitely be able to find someone more suitable in the future."
more suitable?
You may encounter her, but how many women with both talent and beauty like her are there in Beihai?
There is only one person who is the flower of the North.
Looking at the figure that had gone away, Cheng An suddenly asked.
"Brother Xu, is that little Liuzi really handsome?"
"Um……"
Brother Xu, the concierge, glanced at Cheng An, sighed first, and then said.
"My appearance is just that. The main thing is that I look more energetic than others."
Although Brother Xu didn't say anything, Cheng An still felt a little heartbroken after hearing his sigh...
This chapter has been completed!