city ​​spirit pupil

There was no delay in Fu Qingyang's trip to London. He did not plan to go to Europe this time according to Lingxuguan's arrangement, but really planned to travel according to his own arrangement.Originally, Fu Qingyang wanted to bring a few women of his own to go together, but considering that this time, after all, he had to negotiate some matters with the blood clan, and he had conflicts with the blood clan before, he felt that it would be safer to go alone.Therefore, Fu Qingyang did not take Tang Dai and others with him in the end, but boarded the plane to the west alone.

London is the capital of the United Kingdom, the largest city and port in Europe, the largest metropolitan area in Europe and one of the four world-class cities in the world, a leading city in the world.It is tied with New York in the United States, higher than Paris in France and Tokyo in Japan.London and New York are the world's largest financial center, the most important in the world, and the largest economic center in Europe.Since 300, London has become the largest city in the world because of its outstanding achievements in politics, economy, humanities, entertainment, technological invention and other fields.London is the political center of the United Kingdom and the headquarters of international organizations.London is a diverse metropolis. Residents come from all over the world, with diverse races, religions and cultures. More than [-] languages ​​are spoken in the city.London is a world-famous tourist destination, with a large number of scenic spots and museums.

This time, when Fu Qingyang came to London, he wanted to visit the museum the most. You must know that in history, the multinational coalition forces entered China, but they plundered a large number of art treasures from China.Many of these artistic treasures are hidden in museums.Fu Qingyang felt that although these things could not be brought back to the motherland.But it is also a good thing to be able to see more.

Fu Qingyang departed from China-Hong Kong International Airport and flew directly to London.It was early morning when he arrived in London.Fu Qingyang once read a poem about the morning in London. The poem reads: "In Trafalgar Square, the cello is melodious, and the lion statue beside the fountain has a serene expression. The sun in Kiribati is dyed on the ruddy bench, and the pigeons are watching The head is shaking. The sky is slightly bright, and the twilight is full of yellow. The bell is ringing in St. Paul's Church, a wet alley. The girl is wandering with flowers, wandering and exuding a faint fragrance. There is a kind of sadness that I can understand. Sadness, sadness. Beginning in The Normandy-style Tower of London spreads out. Ravens are on the top, telling Wittgenstein's thoughts, who paddled the wood, and the Thames River is lonely and noisy. The shadow of yn blooms towards the back of Westminster Abbey, designated by the second hand of Big Ben Time is reversed to the seventeenth century chapter of history. The lady died, her heart was still beating, the diffuse morning fog concealed the truth, and someone was panicking and hiding in the corridor. Corridor. Corridor, a strong beam of light penetrated through, stinging my nerves Eye sockets closed. After hesitation, I decided to get out of bed and end this morning's imagination about London."

Fu Qingyang left the airport and walked on the streets and squares of London, reciting this London morning poem in a low voice.The surrounding area is foggy, which fits the name Fog City.But these fogs don't seem to be as heavy as expected.In the past, London was nicknamed "Fog City" because it was full of hoarse fog.early twentieth century.Most Londoners use coal for domestic fuel, which creates a lot of smog.These smogs, combined with the London climate, have caused London's "famous" smog.Therefore, English sometimes refers to London as "big smoke", and London is named "fog city" from this.However, with the governance in recent years.London's air quality has improved markedly.

Fu Qingyang was not in a hurry to find the hotel, and he didn't bring any luggage anyway.And it was morning, just in time for a good tour of London.Fu Qingyang's first stop was the Thames River. This river is so famous that he must take a look when he comes to London.

According to research, millions of years ago, the Thames River had already flowed along the existing river route, that is, passing through Oxford, London and other places to reach the city of Ipswich and flow into the North Sea.At the end of the Ice Age, the ice layer at the source began to melt, and a large amount of ice water poured into the Thames River, which further developed the river channel and became the current form.And 2000 years ago, Britain was connected to the European continent, and the source of the Thames is said to be in Wales, and it flows to the Rhine.In the later period, the plate moved, the source changed, and the end of the Thames became the North Sea.The Thames River flows through the plains with a temperate oceanic xng climate. The water level is stable, the flow velocity is slow, the river is wide and deep, and the hinterland is economically developed, which is extremely beneficial for shipping.Only flat-bottomed boats can be sailed in the upstream section above Oxford; barges, small steamboats, sailboats and motorboats can be used between Oxford and London; ships with a draft of ten meters can be passed below London, and ocean liners can reach Tilby on the east side of London profit.The Thames River below London, Oxford University and Eton College are located in these small cities.In addition, there are some historical events held here, such as the Oxford and Cambridge rowing competition.

Compared with some other big rivers on the earth, such as the Yangtze River and the Yellow River in China, the Thames River is not long, but the place it flows through is where the essence of British culture lies. Perhaps it can be said that the Thames River has nurtured brilliant English civilization.

This point, Fu Qingyang had a strong feeling when he stood by the Thames River.It can be said that most of the main buildings in London are distributed along the Thames River, on both sides of the Thames River London Tower Bridge, especially those buildings with a history of hundreds of years, or even 400 years, such as the statue of Admiral Nelson, which symbolizes victory, and the funeral. There are many great people in Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral with Renaissance style, the Tower of London that has witnessed the dark period in British history, and the Tower Bridge with a bridge deck that can take off and land. It's a masterpiece of art.Although these buildings have gone through vicissitudes and even the baptism of war like the Second World War, they still maintain their inherent appearance and are still used by people today.In the upper reaches of London, there are many places of interest along the Thames, such as Eaton, Oxford, Henley and Windsor.The estuary of the Thames is filled with the busy British merchant fleet, yet the upper channel is known for its static beauty.

The Thames means "broad river" in Celtic.The water flow of the river is stable, the flow is large in winter, and it seldom freezes.Below Oxford the channel widens, reaching twenty kilometers at its widest point.Since the mouth of the estuary is bordered by the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, when the sea rises, the hoarse water roars in along the funnel-shaped mouth of the estuary, going up to a place far above London.In order to prevent the surge from flooding London, the technically complicated and costly Thames River Barrier Project was built thirteen kilometers downstream of London Bridge.The navigable mileage of the Thames River is 280 kilometers, and seagoing ships can go directly to London by sea.There are many road bridges and railway bridges along the river, among which the Tower Bridge in London is one of the most famous bridges in the world.There are also many canals connecting with other rivers.

It is precisely because of the existence of the Thames River that London has become a rare and good port in the world.Moreover, the mouth of the Thames River is far away from the mouth of the Rhine River on the European continent across the North Sea, opening a direct shipping channel to the most fertile areas in Europe.At the same time, London is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea and the Baltic Sea, thus becoming the most ideal commercial port in that area, which undoubtedly promoted the prosperity of London.The Thames River Basin occupies a pivotal position in British history.British politician John Burns once said: The Thames is the most beautiful river in the world, "because it is a flowing history."

Fu Qingyang was somewhat nostalgic for this beautiful and bustling river that had long been a bustling London. He strolled along the river bank for a long time, and then sat quietly on a seat by the river to rest.

"Sir, are you from Huaxia?" Just as Fu Qingyang was admiring the foreground with some intoxication, he suddenly heard someone speaking to him in English.

Fu Qingyang stood up, turned around, and saw a blond British girl standing behind him.This girl is very beautiful, but she can't be said to be overwhelmed by the country. Fu Qingyang, who is used to seeing beauties, naturally wouldn't lose his composure. He smiled slightly and said, "Yes, I am from Huaxia."

"Hi, dear sir, my name is Jennifer, nice to meet you, are you visiting London?" Jennifer then asked.

"That's right!" Fu Qingyang nodded, in fact, this time he came to London to travel more than half of the time. If he didn't want to travel, Ling Xuguan might have completed this task.

"Sir, can I make a presumptuous request?" Jennifer hesitated a little, but still asked.

"Please tell me!" Fu Qingyang was not in a hurry to do anything anyway, and was happy to chat with this beautiful girl, Jennifer.

"Sir, it's like this. I'm a student of painting. I think the scenery of you sitting on the bank of the Thames is very artistic. So, I would like to ask you, can you be a model for me and let me Draw a sketch?" Jennifer looked at Fu Qingyang expectantly and asked.

Hearing what Jennifer said, Fu Qingyang couldn't help being taken aback. He really didn't expect that Jennifer would make such a request.Originally, he sounded relaxed, but after the other party asked him to be a model, he became a little nervous. This was the first time he had done such a thing.

"Can I do it?" Fu Qingyang asked a little unsure.

"Of course, I think you're great!" Jennifer said with certainty.

"Well, I'll try, but if it doesn't look good, I won't be responsible." Fu Qingyang hesitated for a while, and agreed.

"Thank you sir, don't worry, it will look good." Jennifer was overjoyed, opened the drawing board in her hand, let Fu Qingyang sit down in the same posture as before, and then she found a more suitable position and began to draw with her head down.

Fu Qingyang was a little nervous at first, but he gradually got used to it. He no longer wanted to be a model for others, but began to appreciate the Thames River in front of him again.Jennifer's drawing is relatively fast. In the past two to three 10 minutes, a sketch is finished. (To be continued..)