London.
This is a very magical city.
It so happened that this city developed from a marginal city to the largest city in Europe during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
At the beginning of the sixteenth century, London was an unknown city. At the time, Spain and Portugal were intent on dominating the oceans. "Colony" and "empire" have no direct relevance to Londoners' lives. Compared with other European countries, Britain has not left a deep cultural imprint.
However, since then, London has thrived and become one of the leading international cities. How is this achieved? Many people will interpret the history of the rise of London and even the United Kingdom from the perspective of the reform of monarchs and ministers, changes in political systems, etc. However, historian Stephen Alford found other angles to explain the rise of London in "The Rise of London".
He believes that it was precisely in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries that London's big merchants and adventurers opened up routes to the outside world and carried out reforms internally, laying the foundation for the stability of the alliance between the big bourgeoisie and the royal power in the future. London's big businessmen became the protagonists in the history of London's rise.
When talking about the history of London, it is inseparable from the Roman Empire.
The city of London was built by the Roman Empire. The earliest center of Roman rule in Britain was Manchester. After AD 49, the center of this rule gradually moved to London. At that time, the reason why the Romans moved London was that "London is an undeveloped area with no locals to settle, which is conducive to the transplantation of the Roman system." The London city site chosen by the Romans was located on the Thames River and close to the sea. This laid a good foundation for its future development.
In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, London merchants became the protagonists of Europe and Britain. Because of the superior geographical location and the advancement of their political and business models, Britain set sail.
So what is their business model?
Very simple.
Private merchants and imperial merchants. That is, private merchants, and royal spokespersons.
In the sixteenth century, the Royal Exchange was officially established in London, attracting wealthy merchants from all over the country. Later, the East India Company, the Royal African Company, the Levant Company, etc., in which the British royal family held shares, emerged.
Under these political, economic, demographic, geographical and other advantages, it caught up with the first industrial revolution.
London, really starting to take off.
Very similar.
When Liu Zheng thought about this, he suddenly felt that London was very similar to today's Liaodong Port!
They are also places with almost no people, they are all port cities, and they are all inland with rivers and rivers!
Even the Long Yan Imperial Court was involved in the planning of this special economic zone and held the highest shareholding! Isn't this the Royal Merchant?
London ok?
Then Liaodong Port, why not?
Now let’s go back to the Little Ice Age and the weather problems! How is London coping? Very simple, coal, industry! When the population and factories increase, the consumption of coal will undoubtedly be huge. In this case, the greenhouse effect is not a bad thing. Then coupled with the arrival of the steam engine era, London at that time was filled with smoke all day long. In the long river of history, a steampunk era has been left that people talk about.
Think of this.
Liu Zheng couldn't help but take a deep breath.
This time, the Liaodong Special Economic Zone is not something that the Western Region Construction Corps can handle.
All aspects must be taken care of!
The Liangzhou Chamber of Commerce will never be able to support the construction of this special economic zone.
That is to say.
Not only is there no one, but there isn’t enough money!
Find a way, you must find a way!
At this moment, King Yong opened the door with a clang and looked anxious: "Oh, my Bachelor Liu, why are you still here writing and drawing?"
Liu Zheng was stunned: "What's wrong?"
King Yong rolled his eyes: "What's wrong? Are you ignoring the Dragon Games? There are only seven days left, seven days left!"
Liu Zheng slapped his forehead.
Good guy, I forgot all about this.
King Yong smiled bitterly and said: "People are stepping up their training, what are we doing here? Let me tell you, the Holy One is still very interested in this matter and takes it very seriously. You have been letting people publicize it, higher and higher Hurry up and be stronger! What kind of sports competition, instead of military action! If I lose in Longyan this time, I’m afraid you will be the one to look at me!"
Liu Zheng chuckled: "Don't worry, King Yong, this matter has been arranged for a long time. How did you get in?"
He's a little weird.
King Yong came in, and there were no rotten vegetable leaves on him?
King Yong chuckled: "The masses are forgetful and don't live anymore? It's okay to make noises. Seeing that the court has no reaction, it's time to go back to work and farm. Now everyone's eyes are on Starting to focus on the Dragon Games!"
Liu Zheng stopped talking, walked to the window, and opened it.
Good guy.
really.
He lives on the second floor, and at a glance, the entire Beijing has changed. Different from the various parades in the past few days, the entire streets of Jinghua are now filled with joy. Of course, what is different from the Emperor's Christmas is that this kind of joy is specifically reflected in the various advertisements on the street...
"The same dragon flame, the same dream!"
"Higher, faster and stronger!"
"love and peace!"
There are slogans everywhere. Of course, in the lower right corner of these slogans, different "trademarks" are printed, "Liangzhou Chamber of Commerce", "Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce", "Jingchu Chamber of Commerce", "Sichuan Chamber of Commerce", "Liangzhou Chamber of Commerce", Exclusive sponsorship!”
It’s so diverse and dazzling.
Liu Zheng laughed when he saw it.
It seems that the advertising and investment department of the Liangzhou Chamber of Commerce is still very powerful.
All in all, the momentum of the Dragon Games is building. Because it was the first one, although people didn't know what kind of event it was, their curiosity still exceeded everything. It seemed that everyone had the same idea. The product produced by Liu Zheng must be a high-quality product!
although……
This traitor's recent political tendencies have been a little too low-key, but he still has real abilities.
And this is a grand event equivalent to a gift to Princess Longyang Xie Chan, so it must be worth looking forward to!
lively.
Beijing suddenly became lively. King Yong was right as he said, the masses are forgetful. Now that matters in Liaodong have become irrevocable, the Dragon Games has become the most concerning thing for people. In addition, these chambers of commerce that spent advertising fees also increased publicity in the early stages of the Dragon Games. As a result, you can see various promotional activities, various booths, and various gongs and drums in this Beijing City. It was noisy, with various promotional teams and even floats making it very lively.
No one noticed.
at this time.
In this bustling Jinghua City, among the noisy and festive crowds, a seemingly ordinary carriage was moving slowly and aimlessly.
Xie Tianyao, sitting in the carriage.
Manager Zhou was waiting carefully on the side.
"How can this not make sense? How can it not make sense!"
Xie Tianyao finally couldn't bear it anymore and cursed angrily: "This Dragon Games must be more lively than my Christmas, isn't it?"
Manager Zhou suppressed his laughter and quickly lowered his head.
Who told you not to leave your Christmas ceremony to Liu Zheng?
Leave it to the Ministry of Rites, then naturally...
Xie Tianyao said angrily: "This Liu Zheng, okay, I'll just see how he ends up this time!"
