Wild North America 1846

Chapter 666 The 12th Los Angeles Exposition

Author: Portuguese toothless

Chapter 666 The 12th Los Angeles Exposition

The 12th Los Angeles Expo was successfully held, with 5.3 million visitors. The exposition's dazzling array of high-tech products and inventions greatly broadened the horizons of the Chinese people, and many students became keenly interested in scientific inventions.

The Tang Empire specially opened special discounted trains for people visiting the exposition, from Chang'an to Los Angeles, Salem to Los Angeles, Seattle to Los Angeles, Chicago to Los Angeles, Taoyuan to Los Angeles, etc.

For college, middle school and primary school students organized by the school, special trains with government-subsidized lunch and dinner are launched. The purpose is to allow more young students to broaden their horizons, increase their knowledge, and aspire to join the vigorous innovation wave of the second industrial revolution.

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during the expo

The organizers invited professors from all over the world and celebrities in the scientific and technological circles, and held more than 1,300 lectures. Through a new way of combining pictures and objects, the participants were stimulated to have a strong interest in new technologies.

The 12th Los Angeles Exposition was another grand business event. Hundreds of thousands of products appeared at the expo, which resulted in trading orders of staggering value, adding new strength to the industrial development of the empire.

Take petrochemical products alone as an example;

A large number of plastic products have emerged, including a dazzling array of plastic basins, plastic buckets, plastic spoons, plastic boxes, plastic clips, plastic flowers, plastic raincoats, plastic sheets, plastic bags, plastic stools, plastic mats, plastic rubber shoes and other new products in bright colors.

Beautiful, cheap and good-quality, it has attracted many European businessmen to rush to buy it.

At the main entrance of the 12th World's Fair in Los Angeles, a line of large characters written by His Majesty the Emperor stands tall: "Science and technology are the primary productive forces."

The Tang Empire's strong scientific and technological R&D atmosphere, respect for knowledge, and respect for talents have become a common practice after decades of vigorous advocacy.

on the tram

You can often see some young people holding a book in their hands and reading with gusto. Bookstores and newsstands are blooming everywhere in the city streets, and a large-scale book media and cultural industry has been formed.

It is this positive social environment for immigrants that breeds vitality for economic development.

Compared with a lifeless conservative society like the United Kingdom, the Tang Empire had more opportunities for advancement. Legends of overnight wealth had occurred in various industries, and newspapers and media often published such news.

After 39 years of rapid development, Los Angeles, a large city on the west coast, now has a population of 2.27 million, making it the second largest city in America after the imperial capital Chang'an.

In terms of world rankings, it is the fourth largest city in the world after London, Chang'an and Paris with a population of 2.68 million, and higher than New York, the fifth largest city in the world with a population of 1.87 million.

If Chang'an, the imperial capital, has a solemn atmosphere and grand urban buildings, then Los Angeles, a large city on the west coast, is more dynamic.

This is a city of sunshine, a city where beauties gather, a city of industrial innovation where Eastern and Western cultures blend and create dazzling sparks, a city loved by people in the cultural and art circles, and a fashionable atmosphere that leads the world's trends everywhere.

Lord Palmerston of the United Kingdom has settled in Los Angeles with his wife since he resigned as Governor General of Canada. He frankly said that he loves the sunny beaches, charming climate and colorful nightlife here.

If I were to go back to London, I would no longer be able to endure the cold and humid climate that lasts for more than 7 months every year from autumn to early spring. I would not be able to endure the severe haze that lasts for more than 230 days in a year in London. I would not be able to tolerate the British aristocrats chatting with each other.

Nonstop nonsense.

"Sincere thanks to His Majesty the Emperor for giving me such a precious opportunity to meet you again. This is an honor for myself and the Palmerston family. You are the supreme ruler of the Americas. Please allow me to offer you a humble tribute.

." Lord Palmerston can speak Mandarin fluently, but his accent is a little strange.

In his spare time, Emperor Richard took the time to meet with this old British friend and talk about some topics of mutual concern.

To Lord Palmerston's compliments, Emperor Richard responded indifferently: "No need to be too modest, Lord, you and your family have always been old friends of the empire, and have forged deep friendships during long-term friendly exchanges.

It was a large number of British friends, led by Lord Palmerston, who became the glue that promoted the long-term alliance between Tang and Britain and played an important role, for which the Empire expressed its appreciation and affirmation."

"I am very grateful to His Majesty the Emperor for his affirmation. I believe that deepening the long-term alliance between Britain and Tang is the best choice for both parties. I will share this view with my colleagues in the British political arena to promote the parliament

and more political figures visited North America to learn about this great empire."

"This is very good. Mr. Lord must have also seen the successful hosting of the 12th World Expo in Los Angeles with unprecedented grandeur. Some large cities in central and southern China, such as Chicago and Mexico City, have successively proposed plans to host the 14th or 15th World Expo.

The imperial government has a strong interest in applying. I hope that your Lordship can exert influence in the bidding process and promote this world-wide expo to be held again in the imperial city."

"Please rest assured, His Majesty the Emperor, that Lord Palmerston's family will do their best to facilitate this matter. In fact, my heir to the title, Robert Palmerston, has accepted the invitation of the Chicago World's Fair Preparatory Committee to serve as vice president."

"Oh...this is exactly what I want! Hahahaha..." Emperor Richard was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

Chatted for a while

The topic turned to William Hassell, the new British Prime Minister. The new Prime Minister, who is from the Liberal Party, is incompatible with the Conservative Party heavyweight Lord Palmerston, and Lord Palmerston does not have a high opinion of him.

He said;

"To be honest with His Majesty the Emperor, I have not seen this Liberal politician for at least 16 years, and he is not highly regarded by London's upper class.

The first thing Prime Minister William did when he took office was not to launch important domestic and foreign policies, but to apply for a new set of copper heating equipment and boilers for the Prime Minister's residence in Downing Street, for which he applied for a budget of 3,600 pounds.

Therefore, London's upper class jokingly calls him "Mr. 3,600 pounds". When it comes to important international and domestic events and personal enjoyment, Mr. Prime Minister seems to pay more attention to the latter.

He was born into a dental family in White County. Such a commoner background restricted his view of the world. He lacked the grace and gentlemanly demeanor of the British aristocracy and focused more on practical benefits and unscrupulous means.

The Conservatives lost the Prime Minister's election not because William Cecil was better, but because the Conservatives were worse."

"This is really an impressive comment." Emperor Richard couldn't help but laugh after hearing this. The atmosphere of the conversation seemed much more relaxed, and then they talked about American affairs.

Emperor Richard said;

“Recently, France has been deeply uneasy about London’s frequent interference in U.S. affairs, which may cause another disturbance in the originally calm situation and further threaten French interests.

Especially when there are still two years left before the repayment date is reached.

President Francois plans to send more troops to the United States next year. On this issue, the governments of France and France are discussing and may reach an agreement.

The empire welcomes Britain, France and other countries to play a greater role in maintaining the situation in North America. The empire also prefers to strengthen international cooperation rather than running America into its own small circle."

Just listen to some words, don't take them seriously.

Emperor Richard used the occasion of talks to reveal some of his cooperation with France, which seemed more clever and easier for France to accept without affecting the traditional alliance between Britain and Tang.

After the defeat in 1862

The United States of America signed an armistice agreement on the basis of accepting international mediation, and has since become a semi-colony that has lost part of its national sovereignty. The customs within the country are under trusteeship, and there are more than 200,000 Tang Empire garrison troops and hundreds of soldiers.

Army and Navy bases.

Many people forget that Britain, France, Prussia and other countries also have troops stationed in the United States.

However, in order to prepare for the European war, the Kingdom of Prussia withdrew several hundred Prussian soldiers early. The British and French retained certain garrisons near Washington, with about 1,200 British troops and about 320 French troops.

The garrisons of Britain, France, Prussia and other countries act as international mediators and send garrisons to supervise the fulfillment of armistice treaty obligations by both war parties, including customs trusteeship, international debt restructuring, financial order reorganization and other major matters.

So to a certain extent, it is okay for the French government to negotiate with the Tang Empire to increase its military presence in the United States, but the United States simply ignored it.

After revealing this news, Lord Palmerston seemed a little surprised. After careful consideration, he said;

“Your Majesty the Emperor;

London has criticized France's aggressive colonial expansion in recent years, which has caused turmoil around the world. Obviously, this is not the way a responsible international power should behave.

In 1881, France sent troops from Algeria to invade Tunisia, causing a bloody storm in North Africa. It then invaded Syria, Lebanon and other regions, seriously damaging the territorial integrity of the Ottoman Empire.

That's not all

In recent years, the French army has used large-scale troops in the Indochina Peninsula, and has successively eliminated the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Laos. In 1864, it also destroyed the Kingdom of Vietnam, and established a large colony in the Indochina Peninsula for France.

The French were not satisfied with this, and even invaded the Friendship Pass to the north, trying to tear off a large piece of fat from the Qing Dynasty.

Fortunately, the French's rotten teeth could not match their huge appetite, and they suffered a shameful defeat in southern China.

these few years

The French colonized on a large scale in the Near East, North Africa, Indochina, and western and southern Africa. One colonial war followed another, almost without stopping.

Now it is trying to intervene in North American affairs, which is not a situation that the London government wants to see.

William Cecil's government may react to this, and it seems to me that London will not be happy that the French are stretching their hand so far."

Sure enough, this touched the sensitive nerves of the British people.

Emperor Richard had no intention of discussing this issue in depth, so he made only a few comments and then turned the topic to other aspects.

I believe London will receive the news soon. It is completely foreseeable that Britain and France will continue to quarrel, and it has nothing to do with the Tang Empire.

(End of chapter)