The conflict in St. Paul's Cathedral was just an episode in the grand ceremony of the day. Since the conflict occurred inside the cathedral, the British people on the street outside were completely unaware of it and they were still immersed in a sea of joy.
When Benjamin walked out of the door of the church, he suddenly stopped and what he saw in front of him made him a little shocked. He was so engrossed in talking with Emperor Tongzhi in the carriage just now that he didn't even notice what happened behind the team.
Before entering the cathedral, he was preoccupied with the planned conflict and did not notice the strangeness of the surrounding environment. But now when he walked out of the church worriedly, he looked up and saw eight neat formations on the lawn in front of the church. They were neatly arranged on the street, surrounded by amazed citizens.
Although the UK is affected by the Atlantic Ocean climate and has cool and humid summers, the weather in July can still be scorching to death. It is already eleven o'clock, and it is the time when the sun is blazing.
Since the Guards traditionally wear bearskin hats and red woolen military uniforms, although this kind of dress is unique, it is definitely a torture to wear it in summer.
Every summer during ceremonial activities, soldiers fainted due to heat stroke. This has almost become a tradition. It seems that all European countries understand that after all, we are all human beings, and no one can stand being exposed to such heat.
Two of the honor guards standing guard around the church today had fainted. The military doctors who had been prepared quickly carried the fainted soldiers away, and then the Royal Guards immediately took over to maintain the solemn atmosphere at the scene.
It stands to reason that this situation is considered impolite behavior in diplomatic situations, but the pride of the empire has been imprinted in the soul of every civilian, including these Imperial Guards, who are extremely proud.
Being able to come out to greet you on a hot day is enough to give you face, what kind of atmosphere do you want? Will I send you to heaven? Because of this mentality, these guards are more or less arrogant, and the arrogance of each person is gathered together to form the unique temperament of an army.
A layman may not be able to tell anything, but an experienced soldier can tell what kind of blood is flowing in the bones of this army without even looking at it.
Of course Benjamin knew the pride of these guards. Who else had ever seen them in their eyes?
But I never expected that today these guardsmen wearing bearskin hats would look like they had taken too many morphine shots, and everyone was going crazy.
I have never seen their waists so straight, their faces so solemn, and their eyes so sharp. Look at their hands holding rifles and sabers. The finger bones of each of them are white. , showing the importance of force.
"What happened to these guys today? Have they all changed their gender?" Benjamin's question immediately found the answer after he saw the solemn momentum of the Chinese army.
It turns out that these Imperial Guards encountered a challenge, and these Chinese people suppressed them with a stronger aura.
The 6th Chinese Honor Guard and the Navy use different green and blue military uniforms. The close-fitting waist tailoring makes the soldiers' figures very stylish. Various carefully embroidered patterns represent different meanings, including the shoulder straps with bars and stars. and armbands shining brightly in the sun.
Shiny leather boots, a patent leather hat with a big brim, his chin tightened by a belt, and a polished Mauser rifle that reflected the sun's rays.
sculpture! Benjamin's first impression was that these soldiers were not human beings, but sculptures. Except for the rising and falling of their chests, which proved that they were living people, you couldn't see any movement at all.
The scorching sun scorched their bodies, beads of sweat rolled down their faces, and the collars of many soldiers' shirts were soaked through.
All kinds of flying insects flew around in front of their eyes, and even landed directly on their eyelids without even the slightest tremor!
Such military resources are rare in the world. At first, the British people applauded and cheered as if they were watching the excitement, but after half an hour, everyone present was dumbfounded.
What kind of army is this? The welcome ceremony in the cathedral was delayed for more than an hour, and these soldiers were nailed to the lawn so firmly that the eight hundred statues did not move at all for more than an hour.
The whole audience was shocked. When these Chinese showed the limits of human beings, even the British Guards, who were so arrogant, were infected.
Countless officers began to issue strict orders: "Everyone, please be more alert. You must not lose the face of the empire in front of the Chinese! How can I let the Chinese compete with me? I have worked hard..."
The two armies were competing for military resources at this moment, and each of them tensed their muscles. The aura of male hormones made countless girls present scream.
Benjamin swallowed subconsciously and whispered, "Oh God! How did he train a soldier? So everything written in the intelligence is true?"
At this moment, Gladstone walked past him and bumped him with his right arm intentionally or unintentionally. The chancellor said in a low voice, "This is really in line with the Chinese proverb, steal the chicken." It’s a waste of money!”
"You..." Benjamin wanted to retort, but Gladstone had already strode forward to the row of golden carriages prepared by the royal family.
The crowded ceremony site was not a place for quarrels. Benjamin suppressed the resentment in his heart and walked to the carriage designated for him.
From Tower Bridge in London to St. Paul's Cathedral, the envoys rode carriages provided by the British government. Although these gorgeous black lacquer carriages were expensive, they were far inferior to the royal family's gold carriages.
From St. Paul's Cathedral to Buckingham Palace, the envoys have to change into the royal golden carriage. This is true luxury!
The carriage that Emperor Tongzhi was riding in was the best among all carriages. It weighed four tons and had gold statues on the front and back. There were biblical stories painted by Italian masters on both sides of the carriage.
Even the ruts of the carriage are covered with a thick layer of gold plate, with beautiful patterns etched on it.
Emperor Tongzhi's eyes immediately lit up when he saw this horse. Although the royal chariots of the Qing Dynasty were also very luxurious, they were a bit unbearable to look at compared with this golden carriage.
Prince Edward extended his hand and signaled, "Please, Your Majesty, please get in the carriage. This carriage is not ordinary. In the UK, this is the special carriage that the king must ride in for his coronation. Only this carriage can match your status..."
The palace guard opened the door respectfully, bowed and asked Emperor Tongzhi to get in. Xiao Letian watched Zai Chun step onto the carriage and then prepared to get into the second, slightly smaller golden carriage.
But at this time, Prince Edward said, "Dear Yuan, this car has enough space. I invite you to ride with it. Please enjoy it!"
