In 1200 AD, the first Universal Exposition was held in Platinum City, the "City of Sky Lake" in the Kingdom of Great Brita. That city was once the headquarters of the Steam Order and the birthplace of the Steam Age. Therefore, the Exposition was open to the outside world.
The theme of the propaganda was "Industry in the Age of Steam". Later, the theme of the second Turinthus Exposition was "War and Peace", and the theme of the third Aix Exposition was "The Glow of the Renaissance"... and then
There are "Pioneers of Reform", "Our Unknown World", "Looking at the Ocean", "The Navigator's Great Discovery", "Trade Expansion and the New Era", etc. 錺
It may be thought that the theme of the World Expo represents the curve of the times and the development of the Western Continent. It is not straight, but curved, entangled, complicated, and sometimes even retreats. But no matter what, it is always moving forward.
On the road.
To this day, the theme of the 11th Nimschel Exposition is - human history and civilization.
"...Ten thousand years ago, human beings looked up at the stars and took refuge in the brilliance of the sun and the moon; five thousand years ago, civilization began to sprout and grew under the first ignition of fire; two thousand years ago, during the Renaissance, four sages showed us
Human beings have unlimited possibilities; seven hundred years ago, human beings mastered the power of steam engines, but this triggered a tragic war; two hundred years ago, we landed on the continent across the sea and came into contact with an unfamiliar civilization for the first time. Looking back at history, we
It can be easily discovered that the potential power of civilization is not inspired by a single individual, but is driven by the common inner desire of all."
"...The brilliant human civilization should become the leader of the world and bring the dawn of a new era. However, the struggle for power and power has dragged down the process of historical development. The pace of the times is always moving forward. If we cannot keep up with the pace of the times,
Then it will only be abandoned. If we cannot learn to value the history of the past, we will also be unable to learn to create the future of tomorrow, and the two have essentially the same meaning for human beings."
"A civilization that forgets its history will inevitably forget the disasters in the future. So today, we are gathered here to convene the 11th World Expo, showing guests participating in the event 72 exhibitions from 53 countries.
The 5,681 exhibits in the museum span three thousand years. Among these ancient historical relics, perhaps the people of Great Brita can also feel the spirit of Joan of Arc who swore to defend the people's rights in the past.
Faith, and the Mindelias can also trace the long river, fight side by side with the great Marshal Napoleon in the vast wilderness, and listen to the cheers from the soldiers... History is often with mankind, but we have not realized it."<
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“At the same time, we are also looking forward to the future and imagining the possibilities of the times: Will one day we can fly freely in the sky without the help of airships? Will one day energy sources that are cheaper and cleaner than coal will enter the market?
In every household’s account book? Will one day, the steam engine will be eliminated and more advanced machinery will take its place... The past history is limited, but the future of mankind is infinite."<
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"It is now 9:30 in the morning on December 30, 1855 AD. In the name of the speaker at the opening ceremony of this exposition, I announce: The 11th Nimschel International Exposition has officially begun!" 錌
The elegant middle-aged gentleman on the stage said the last words, and the audience burst into applause and cheers. Some people shouted "Long live", some threw their hats into the sky excitedly, and the ladies who paid attention to etiquette came with handkerchiefs.
Instead. For a time, the sky high above the tree canopy was filled with colorful hats and handkerchiefs, which were more colorful than the colorful garlands and balloons decorated around them. It was dazzling and dizzying.
As the opening ceremony ended, the originally closed pavilions of various countries also opened their doors to welcome tourists from all over the world, showing them their country's glorious history and various possibilities for the future.
The temperature is obviously very low, but the entire East District and North District are enveloped in a warm atmosphere. The cold winter cannot stop the enthusiasm of tourists. They are like gathered sardines, rushing towards every street and alley like a wave.
, this turbulent momentum was even enough to swallow up the largest sperm whale on the seabed. On the streets they passed, it seemed as if a small earthquake was ushering in, the roofs, eaves and windows were shaken and the frost all over the sky fell.
Flowers and snow.
"Tsk." Alice couldn't help but gasped when she saw this scene: "There are too many people, will you be squeezed to death if you go in now?"
"You should be lucky that carriages and steam trains are prohibited from passing through the East and North Districts during the Expo. In fact, in previous expositions, small-scale stampede casualties often occurred." Ringer said to his companions: "Wait until the crowd disperses.
After entering each exhibition hall, the traffic conditions will be much smoother, and we will go in again then."
Alice rested her chin with her thumb and index finger, frowning and thinking deeply: "But wouldn't the exhibition hall be full of people? How are we going to go in and visit?"
"..."錺
Does this guy really think he is here for a trip?
Lin Ge was speechless for a moment, then turned around and found that his sister was introducing things about the expo to the little goblin in the breast pocket and the two young girls, and strongly recommended the exhibition hall of the Botanical Garden, and they actually listened attentively and were very
I was so invested that I couldn't help but feel even more speechless.
It seems that he is the only one who remembers that he is not here to travel.
……
After waiting for a while and seeing that the crowds gradually thinned out and did not affect normal traffic, Ringer took the girls through the municipal square and experienced the unique style of the 11th World Exposition up close. At this time, the largest flow of people and the largest number of exhibition halls in the East District was the famous Mihayiner Boulevard. This road was built in 1550 AD. It starts from King Korey Fountain in the east and passes through two small and exquisite springs in the middle.
Finally, we stopped at the Michelson Hot Spring Hotel, the most upscale hotel in the city. On both sides are important buildings such as the city hall, business association, and bar association, as well as leisure places such as cafes, clubs, high-end restaurants, and department stores. This is Nimsche
A major tourist attraction in Seoul.
However, in order to prepare for the expo, demolition work began here as early as five years ago, and some houses and shops were converted into large and small exhibition halls. Countries and organizations, including the three traditional powers of the Western Continent and the Federation of Religious Orders,
Their exhibition halls are all located on this street.錺
Among them, the largest one, the most unique style, and therefore the most eye-catching one, is a magnificent building over thirty meters high with three floors. The surface is painted in a deep and bright copper color. The architectural style is grand and grand, with a simple and elegant feel.
The beauty of this exhibition hall is that a spacious courtyard is surrounded by a flowered iron fence in front of the door. At this time, it seems that a certain exhibit is on display in the open air, attracting a large group of tourists to stop and stop.
What is particularly eye-catching is that the gate leading to the courtyard is not of any traditional building type, but is made of a mixture of exposed steel, brass gears, metal bearings, bullets and even discarded firearms and clocks. At a glance, it makes people feel...
With a strong and shocking visual beauty, in Alice's words, it is a "post-modern steam wasteland industrial style", although Ringer doesn't know what style it is, and she always feels that she doesn't understand it either, and is just talking nonsense. "Which country's pavilion is this?" The lively scene in the courtyard attracted Alice's attention, and she asked curiously.
Metien looked through the exhibition brochure in his hand and searched carefully. He bought it for one penny from a "conscientious vendor who did not want to be named". In fact, you can get it for free at the expo center venue, but it was too much to run back.
I was in trouble, so I bought a copy.
She found the corresponding target within a few pages, because such a unique exhibition hall was obviously ranked high in the manual: "Ah, yes, it is the exhibition hall of the Natural Disaster Mission, the 'Steam Technology Museum'
.They are displaying a variety of mechanical creations, including civilian machinery and industrial machinery. Among them are backward machinery invented by the Steam Order in the steam era and now gradually phased out, as well as new machinery independently developed and created by them, and even
The prototype of the first generation steam engine invented by Master Watt... I really want to take a look."
A longing expression appeared on the little girl's face. Although she herself prefers herbal medicine and medicine, living in this glorious industrial age, who can ignore the charm of the first generation steam engine?
That was the pioneer that started steam civilization.錺
"Then let's go see it." Xie Mi poked his head out of his breast pocket and stared curiously in the direction of the Steam Science and Technology Museum: "Isn't it right here? You don't have to go far, although there are a lot of people.
."
"It's not a matter of large numbers of people." Metien reminded in a low voice: "Have you forgotten, the Natural Disaster Mission is also a member of the United Order, Xie Mi."
"Yes!" Xie Mi shuddered and shook his head violently: "Then forget it, let's go to other exhibition halls."
Although covered by the thread of Saint Xalia's fate, theoretically it will not be discovered, but... what if?
It’s better to be cautious.
Alice scratched her hair and asked doubtfully: "The exhibition hall of the Natural Disaster Mission? I heard that they are also involved in public utilities, usually helping to prevent and deal with various natural disasters, resettle victims, and carry out post-disaster reconstruction work. Then
Why are there so many steam machinery on display? The name Steam Science and Technology Museum does not match their job at all?"
"Because you have mistaken the duties of the Natural Disaster Mission." Lin Gedan said: "Public disaster relief activities are their investment in public welfare undertakings, while the duties of the Natural Disaster Mission are actually scientific research and development and mechanical transformation. It is said that they directly inherit
It has many legacies of the original Steam Order, and is the church with the largest number of scientists and inventors among the sect unions. The 'natural disaster detection device' it invented has no one able to analyze the principles of prediction and warning of natural disasters.
After coordination by the Chinese government, large-scale deployment and installation was carried out. Now a natural disaster detection network covering the Western Continent has been established, which has alleviated the troubles of natural disasters for people in most areas of the Western Continent. Although it has not been completely eliminated, it is still a remarkable achievement.
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"..."
Alice licked her ears and didn't want to listen anymore.
From proposing the "Ouroboros" plan and establishing the night watchman's dark night habitat, to establishing the grass garden of the Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders; from the Crimson Church with 300,000 troops leading overseas colonial wars, to the extinction of civilization
The Holy See of Judgment, which was on earth to crusade aliens and magicians... Now there is another natural disaster mission that has established the "natural disaster detection network" in the Western Continent. The alliance between the religious missions is becoming more and more powerful in Ringer's words.
If she continued to listen, she was afraid that she would lose confidence.