Expedition to Europe

Seeing the surprised expressions of Qin Zhiyuan and Julie, Hindenburg was a little embarrassed, but William II was used to it.

Thinking about it, it is understandable. William II has stayed in the Netherlands for more than two years. He must have seen a lot of strange looks and has long been immune.

William II and Hindenburg also changed their clothes. Different from Qin Zhiyuan's hunting jacket and overalls, William II changed into a black woolen short coat, which was paired with slightly wrinkled trousers and a slightly old but clean trousers. Very clean leather shoes, just like a very ordinary old German man.

Hindenburg's clothes are simple. He only needs to take off all the medals and marshal marks on his body. Hindenburg is a veteran who has retired from the army and does not need to make up at all.

Before Qin Zhiyuan could speak, William II said with a mocking look on his face: "What do you want to do in this outfit? Are you going to attend the king's inauguration ceremony?"

This made Qin Zhiyuan a little surprised. His clothes were not even formal. If he was going to attend an inauguration ceremony in the past, he couldn't be so shabby. It would be a bit rude.

Hindenburg was indeed kind to others, and explained: "In Germany now, few people wear new clothes. Even those princes and princes do not dare to act too outrageous to avoid irritating the already tense people. 's nerves."

Heck, he can't even wear new clothes, which is really beyond Qin Zhiyuan's expectation.

Qin Zhiyuan still followed suit and immediately went back to change into the most common jacket and overalls, which seemed a bit old-fashioned. Then he got into the carriage with Julie, who had also changed clothes.

Julie was wearing the same jacket and overalls as Qin Zhiyuan. Although the short boots on her feet were still a bit eye-catching, they were as far as Julie could accept.

Relatively speaking, Julie is quite particular, unlike Qin Zhiyuan who can improvise at any time.

This is a four-wheeled carriage with two horses. There are no signs outside the carriage. Sitting next to the driver is Dong Xingxiu, who has been dressed up. There are more than a dozen knights behind the carriage, and they look like ordinary dignitaries. Almost like going out.

This was Qin Zhiyuan's first time riding a carriage around Germany. To be honest, he was not in a curious mood when he first came to this noble place. Of course, this was also related to the fact that there were not many residents near Sanssouci Palace and it looked relatively desolate.

Sanssouci Palace is about 20 kilometers away from Berlin. As soon as he arrived near Berlin, as the flow of people gradually increased, Qin Zhiyuan's mood gradually improved.

Similar to what Hindenburg said, there were indeed few people wearing new clothes in Berlin at this time. There were many pedestrians on the road, most of them wearing dark-colored clothes, and quite a few of them had removed their military rank insignia. Military uniforms, these are probably retired soldiers.

There are obviously more women than men. Judging from the body shape and skin color of the women, they are obviously a little malnourished. Most of the women have a vegetable-colored face with an unhealthy blush. They are thin and feel a little weak when walking. Look. It seems that their food is not rich.

The children are not very lively either. The clothes they wear don’t fit very well. Some of them look like adults’ clothes that have been changed to smaller sizes. Others have not been changed at all, or they are tattered military uniforms, or they don’t know where they came from. I got the missionary's robe and wrapped it casually, looking almost like a street kid.

William III is implementing a compulsory education system, but due to the shortage of supplies, it seems that the progress is not going well. According to William III's vision, these children should now stay in school and study instead of wandering on the streets.

Although it is the capital of Germany, there are not many shops on the street that are open for business. Many shops have large signs with the words "Goods sold out, business hours to be determined" hanging on the doors. Occasionally, you can see people lined up on the roadside. There is a long queue, all waiting for food to be distributed.

Germany still implements a rationing system. Basically, all materials must be obtained through distribution. There are very few gold marks circulating on the market. Even if residents still hold gold marks, they can’t buy much. Germany’s current The monetary system has collapsed.

The scenes they saw along the way were not very exciting, but William II and Hindenburg watched with great interest and hunger. Hindenburg even pressed his face against the window, just like a prisoner who was imprisoned and finally The chance of getting some air time is almost the same.

As William II said, the carriage had no purpose and just wandered around Berlin for more than two hours. Even after dinner time was missed, William II and Hindenburg still had more to say.

"Why don't you go have a drink?" Qin Zhiyuan suggested as he looked at the bar passing by on the roadside.

Beer, this is also considered a specialty of Germany. It would not be fun to visit Germany without trying their dark beer.

To be honest, Julie has long been impatient. She probably regrets it now. If she had known that hanging out with old men like Wilhelm II and Hindenburg would be so boring, Julie might as well stay in Sanssouci Palace to accompany her son. .

"Okay, let's go have a drink." Hindenburg looked apologetic, obviously feeling embarrassed for taking up Qin Zhiyuan's time.

William II's expression remained normal. It is estimated that it would be difficult for William II to have the emotion of "guilt" in his heart.

This temporary proposal immediately made Dong Xingxiu and others nervous. Dong Zishi and Roy, who were following the carriage on horseback, first sent people into the bar to check. It took a long time before they sent a safety signal to Qin Zhiyuan and others.

From the outside, this bar is not big, just about the same size as an ordinary bar. Once inside, you realize that it is a completely different place.

This bar is probably the result of opening up several adjacent houses. The space inside is astonishingly large, as big as a small auditorium. The bar counter does not occupy much space, and the rest are all booths and booths. There is an open space with a small stage next to it. It seems that people often hold gatherings and the like here.

Dong Zishi and Roy were still cautious. Just before Qin Zhiyuan and the others entered the bar, dozens of guards in casual clothes had already entered and sat down in the bar. They seemed to be scattered in a loose group, but in fact they separated a small area very carefully. area, artificially creating a safe space for Qin Zhiyuan and William II.

Roy seemed to be a regular visitor here. He recommended the best-tasting beer here with ease, and also included several plates of snacks. His service was much more attentive than the busy waiters here.

Although it is not yet dark, there are already many people in the bar. Germans are still relatively disciplined. No one drinks too much and no one makes loud noises. This is probably because the ventilation facilities are good and the air is not stuffy.

Of course, the current air quality in Berlin is worrying. Although it is not oppressive, the air quality is really not very good. This made Julie frown a little and subconsciously put on a mask again.

Qin Zhiyuan doesn't wear one. The grown man wearing a mask is really trying to cover up his appearance. Although the air quality here is not very good, it is still better than the air quality in the tunnel during the World War. This level of pollution is a big problem for Qin Zhiyuan. That is, pediatrics.

Before finishing a glass of beer, Wilhelm II already felt a little drunk. Although Hindenburg still remained rational, his eye circles were also a little red.

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"Don't be sad, even if you get to Lanfang, it won't be difficult to drink German beer." Qin Zhiyuan said casually, trying to see if it had any effect.

At present, the number of Germans in Lanfang is not small. There is even a community mainly composed of Germans in Coconut City. Most of the Germans living in Lanfang are soldiers, technicians, or scientific researchers, and some are engaged in the service industry. There are also many bars and the like. In order to pursue the original taste, some bars even transport wheat from Germany to Lanfang thousands of miles away. The business is indeed good.

"Even if I had it, I wouldn't feel this way after drinking it." Hindenburg was still sad.

It is estimated that Hindenburg did not understand the principle of "oranges grow in Huainan and become oranges". Otherwise, Hindenburg would definitely discuss this issue with Qin Zhiyuan.

"It's almost the same. No matter how noble a person is, he can't ask society to adapt to him. People must adapt to society." Qin Zhiyuan drank casually and spoke casually. The taste was indeed good.

Just when Hindenburg was about to speak, someone suddenly shouted near the bar: "No, we can't continue like this. Germany cannot be destroyed in the hands of those princes and nobles. Germany is the Germany of all Germans, and all Germans must be allowed to live in it." The Germans decide everything in Germany. If those Junker nobles do not agree to hand over power to us, then we will kill them. They are all worms in this country and must be eliminated before Germany can rise from the ruins——"

The speaker was a young man in his twenties or thirties. He was wearing a somewhat shabby suit, his hair was a little messy, and his face was an abnormally bright red due to emotion. When he spoke, he made large movements. Indeed. It is very powerful and inspiring.

It seemed that the person speaking had many fans. As soon as the young man finished speaking, cheers and whistles sounded around him. Judging from the expressions of the people around him, it was not booing, but sincere agreement.

Qin Zhiyuan's heart suddenly thumped. He looked carefully around the young man and did not see the mustache in his memory, so he felt relieved.

If Qin Zhiyuan remembers correctly, it was probably in the past few years that the mustache began to try to make his voice heard. Of course, the method chosen by the mustache was a bit drastic. Riots were the most commonly chosen method, and the "Beer Hall Riot" was the most famous one. once.

The young man's words were aimed at the Junkers. The content of his words was very obviously hostile to the Junkers and there was no attempt to hide it. Qin Zhiyuan noticed that just after the young man finished speaking, the expressions on the faces of William II and Hindenburg It's a bit ugly.

Hindenburg could still control his emotions, but Wilhelm II, who was already a little drunk, flew into a rage.

"What the hell are you talking about?" William II stood up and cursed loudly, then smashed the beer glass in his hand.

This - this temper is really hot.