Intelligence analysis after the assassination incident revealed that it was Zai Chun's show that put him in an extremely dangerous situation. Facts have proved that the cavalry is divided into two columns and arranged left and right. It seems safe but it is definitely not a suitable security measure.
But before any emergency occurs, people's vigilance is very low. Just like on the streets of Sarajevo, Archduke Ferdinand has obviously been attacked by terrorists, but he is still arrogant and insists on patrolling by car. The final result is natural. He died at the gunpoint of Princip.
Of course, there is no regret medicine in the world. The outbreak of any emergency is actually caused by a series of small things that seem very subtle and seemingly unrelated, but are strangely connected in some way.
If Emperor Tongzhi had not opened the black canvas carport, it would be difficult for the assassin to locate his location.
If Emperor Tongzhi did not allow the Imperial Guard cavalry to disperse to help the police maintain order, then at the moment the assassination occurred, two small cavalry phalanxes composed of twenty-five people could at least rush to his side and use the weapons of war horses and soldiers. Use your body to block the assassin's movements.
Even if Zai Chun did not have such a strong desire to express himself and chose to close the window and speed up the carriage, then maybe the entire assassination incident would not have happened at all.
But without so many ifs, there are naturally invisible hands that have turned so many subtle impossibilities into possibilities.
Zai Chun smiled and enjoyed the cheers and applause of the British citizens. Being able to get so many fans in a foreign country made the young emperor very proud. These are the people of the most powerful empire in the world where the sun never sets. They are showing their respect to me... …The Emperor of the Qing Dynasty cheers!
What a wonderful feeling, such a wonderful feeling! However, among so many citizens, not one of them knelt down. It would be great if they all kowtowed to him. Everyone's face was humble and they were trembling in the dirty muddy ground.
If only they had a respectful braid on the back of their heads, that would be truly happy.
Pretending to be smart, Zai Chun said to Gordon who was accompanying him, "The people are the water, and the country is the boat... Water can carry the boat and also capsize it. Haven't you heard this truth in China?"
"You need to be kind to the people, do you understand? Don't hit people with sticks when you have nothing to do. You must also know how to manage the people!"
"Look at how good this is. Let the cavalry come out with two lines and clearly tell the people that these two lines are restricted areas and no entry is allowed. Look... won't they just rush forward?"
"If people get hurt because they look at me and lose my face, can you afford it?"
Zai Chun was really experienced, and his face did not turn red when he told the lie. He clearly fantasized that these untouchables were the slaves of the Qing Dynasty, but he still wanted to show his demeanor as a gentleman.
Gordon had also dealt with officials of the Qing Dynasty and knew that he had to flatter him at this time. "Long live the Holy Ming, kindness is really rare. I believe that a hundred years from now, the people of London will still feel your kindness when they look back on His Majesty's visit. !”
"Hahaha... We don't have to fight for a hundred years, we only fight for the day and night! Do your job well, strive to complete the operation of the Jingshi Iron and Steel Works, and let the Qing Dynasty's railways use our own rails. This is your great contribution!"
"If you have merit, you will be rewarded. I will definitely reward you with a duke in the future!"
"Long live thanks!" When Gordon heard that he would be rewarded by the Duke if he successfully built the steel plant, a small flame in his heart spurted upwards.
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The steel plant in the East End of London is far away from the city center and is located in the far eastern suburbs. At this moment, Emperor Tongzhi and the others have not even left the city. At this rate, it is estimated that it will be at least 10:30 in the morning for them to arrive at the steel plant.
A big shot's thought will naturally cause the little characters below to run away and break their legs. This time, the Metropolitan Police Department sent more than 800 police officers to take charge of order along the way, but so many people are not enough. There can be one or two people per 100 meters in key areas with many people.
However, London citizens who knew the news in advance were very enthusiastic. Many people in the neighborhoods along the way, as well as villagers in suburban villages, were waiting on both sides of the road early. Everyone wanted to come and see the excitement today.
The East End of London is full of slums. At that time, there was a grand welcome ceremony for the Chinese people when they entered London. Only a small number of people here had the leisure time to watch the excitement.
Most people still have to be busy earning three meals a day, and they simply don't have the time or the mood to see what the emperor in the distant east looks like.
But when they heard that the emperor was about to pass by the door of their house, it was another situation. Since they could see the excitement when they walked to the door of their house, what were they waiting for? Watching the excitement is a common hobby of all mankind. If you can see the emperor of the mysterious Eastern Empire with your own eyes in this life, you will have bragging rights for the rest of your life.
As a result, starting from the morning, the surrounding residents began to gather in twos and threes on both sides of the road, and the police officers maintaining order were quite busy.
The British are still very concerned about Emperor Tongzhi's security work. Loosening the outside and tightening the inside is the principle of security work. On the surface, they do not create an overly tense atmosphere, but behind the scenes they still have to take strict precautions.
After the local citizens began to gather at 7 or 8 o'clock in the morning, the police began to conduct body searches one by one. In pairs, one police officer was responsible for watching and listening in all directions, and the other was responsible for personally searching the citizens for dangerous goods.
God knows that madman has a pistol in his waist and a gun hidden in that lunch basket! These hidden dangers must be eliminated in advance.
The police were deployed from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. The policemen at the police station had not even had breakfast.
No matter how good-tempered a person is, he will not be in a good mood when he is hungry. Gradually, some policemen began to curse these damn Chinese people with obscene words.
"Asshole, if you don't enjoy the good things in the West District, you will have to come to the dirty and messy East District when you are full. These Chinese people have eccentricities..."
"Brother, I really can't stand this hunger anymore. Why don't you go get something to eat later?"
The policeman who was searching the body of a young girl reluctantly took his hands off her slender waist, looked at the red-faced girl and smiled and said, "Okay, you can go over...eat? What are you thinking about? People will talk to you later." More and more, the two of us are responsible for this more than 100 meters, are you busy enough to come over?"
"Besides, this is the suburbs, where can we find restaurants and cafes? Just bear with it..."
At this time, the beautiful girl who had just been touched all over suddenly said with a lunch basket, "Sir, there are sandwiches in my basket that were just made this morning. If you can give me a place at the front, I can share it." I'll give you half..."
"Oh! You are really our angel. Do you really have a sandwich? Great, I will definitely arrange a seat at the front for you..."
"Haha, thank God, bacon sandwiches, cod fish sandwiches, ham and egg sandwiches... you are really my angel. There are not many people now, let's go to the woods to have a rest!"
