Chapter 740 The most awesome choice (second update, please subscribe)
In fact, it can’t be called sympathy at all. It would be more accurate to say that I am thinking about it. Of course, what he was thinking about was not his sister-in-law's person, but her huge family fortune. Such a huge family property as the British Empire would be disintegrated by the United States and Soviet Russia in the next few decades. As a good son-in-law of George VI, how could he bear to watch the British Empire's family property fall into the hands of others?
So it is natural to stand up and take on the heavy responsibility at this time. Besides, it’s better to fall into one’s own hands than it is to fall into the hands of others, right? Especially if it falls into the hands of tyrants and the like.
Don’t let the rich water flow to outsiders’ fields.
Yes, that’s the truth!
Just like that, it was not easy to think about my sister-in-law in my heart. When I made up my mind to help her take care of the family business, although the pace was very slow, Li Yian finally reached the second floor. Before he reached the living room, he heard Margery Special laughter.
Thinking of Margaret's love for her father, Li Yian couldn't help but have a headache. Is there any way to make it easier for her to accept it?
Obviously, there is no rhetoric for this kind of thing.
When Li Yian walked to the living room, Princess Margaret was chatting with Heidi and the others. When she saw Li Yian, she showed a bright smile.
At this moment, Li Yian obviously backed down.
But this kind of thing cannot be delayed. With a secret sigh, Li Yian walked over.
When he came, Margaret also noticed the solemn expression on his face, so she stood up.
"What's the matter, dear?"
"Just now, I received a telegram from London, your father, the King of England..."
" No..."
Tears instantly covered Margaret's eyes, and Li Yian held her in his arms. Listening to Princess Margaret's tragic cry, Li Yian just patted her back gently.
"Margaret, I know you are sad, but the top priority now is to return to London immediately. I believe Elizabeth must be on her way now."
Patting his wife's back gently Li Yian reminded her with a calm voice, and at the same time winked at Hepburn, Heidi and others, asking them to persuade her.
"I want to rush to London immediately! I want to be with him... My God, I should spend more time with him. I want to go with him now."
Mar Grete raised her head, with tears in her eyes, and said in a very firm tone.
"I want to take the 717 plane there!"
What!
Now it was Li Yian’s turn to be dumbfounded!
717 airplane!
That guy just took a test flight less than a month ago!
And Margaret emphasized,
"Let's go now. I have read the newspaper. It is the fastest plane. I must get to London as soon as possible!"
My wife's words, Li Yian felt a little dizzy when he stopped.
“Dear, it’s still on test flights!”
“No, I must rush to London immediately, immediately! Didn’t you say he is the fastest and the safest? ”
The stubbornness and determination shown in Margaret's eyes were unquestionable.
Do you know what speaking skills are?
Li Yian's heart was filled with a hundred thousand grass-mud horses.
What to do now?
Do you have to take it to the house and tidy it up, and then ask dad to do it to be obedient?
...
At the same time, in the resort hotel under the Kilimanjaro Snow Mountain in Kenya, British East Africa, Crown Prince Elizabeth and his wife, who were inspecting on behalf of King George VI, also learned the news—— However, the reporters accompanying him got the news first.
When they rushed to the place where the crown prince lived, they learned that the crown prince had already gone out to play!
“She doesn’t know, she doesn’t know yet!”
For reporters, this was big news, so they sent telegrams or called London to tell London— —His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not yet aware of the news of the King’s death.
But she didn't know that it only took a few dozen minutes. Soon Elizabeth, who was in the grassland, learned the news. With tears on her face, she regretted not being able to accompany her father and immediately took a car to the airport with her husband, Prince Philip.
On the way to the airport, Prince Philip, whose hairline had receded significantly, looked at his wife and couldn't help but sigh. He knew Elizabeth's days as his wife were over.
Once she becomes queen, he himself will become this woman's subject like everyone else in Britain.
Elizabeth, with tears on her face, looked out the window silently and said as if she was thinking of something.
"Does Margaret know? She loves him so much!"
...
Actually, Margaret is far less painful than Li Yian!
According to the principle that a gentleman should not build a dangerous wall, Li Yian should never let her fool around, but sometimes women are so unreasonable.
Now, he finally understood Heda Corn Cob.
Just like before Heda Corncob visited the United States, because the Tu-114 had not yet been finalized, but in order to show the national prestige, he still wanted to go to the United States on the Tu-114, which could fly directly to the United States. He deliberately put Tupolev came and asked how safe it was to travel to the United States on a Tu-114.
Now, the same is probably true for Li Yian. He also called the chief designer Lin Tonghua over.
"Can the 717 fly to the UK? I mean, as my special plane! Let's go now!"
Faced with your inquiry, Lin Tonghua was a little confused. According to regulations, aircraft that have not yet been officially finalized cannot carry passengers, let alone as your special plane!
But facing the gaze cast by Your Excellency, Lin Tonghua said confidently.
"I absolutely believe that there won't be any accidents. Both the ground test and the current flight test are very smooth. When the WP100 engine was tested on the ground, it ran continuously for 500 hours without any failure. Our C717 aircraft has reliable mechanical performance. The body can withstand the load, and it has made many long-distance flights continuously."
Lin Tonghua's answer made Li Yian think for a moment and then said.
"Get ready, Margaret and I are going to England...King George VI has passed away."
Looking at Your Excellency in surprise, Lin Tonghua said again.
"Your Excellency, please allow me to go with you."
Of course Li Yian knew what it meant, just like when Tupolev told Heda Corncob to let his son go with him, it was just to reassure the other party, so he waved his hand and said.
“There is no need, I trust your judgment!”
In fact, Li Yian, who has the skills of an aircraft engineer, also has his own judgment. In the past twenty days, 5 C717s The passenger aircraft has conducted more than 1,000 hours of flight testing and has repeatedly tested long-distance routes from Chang'an to Dongning.
First of all, there is definitely no problem with the engine. After all, Rolls-Royce's "Conway" engine, although it is the world's first turbofan engine, has always been renowned for its reliability and durability. It is praised, but if there is anything wrong with it, it is that it is a bit expensive, and its fuel consumption advantage is not that obvious compared to turbojet engines.
In terms of lifespan and reliability, it is definitely no worse than its successors - even until the 1980s, there were still many aircraft using the first-generation Conway engines produced in the 1950s. It has to be said that the Roman Empire of the British Empire Luo Company is still very talented.
Furthermore, from the overall design of the aircraft, there is definitely no problem. If there was a problem, it would have been exposed long ago, and it would not be exposed until now.
Okay!
This adventure should be considered as advertising for Nanyang’s aviation industry!
The world's first transcontinental jet aircraft, compared to the Comet, the Nanyang aircraft is more awesome!
With this thought in mind, two hours later, Li Yian, Margaret and others arrived at the airport. Of course, before leaving, Li Yian also made comprehensive arrangements, such as handing over state affairs to the vice president. , this can be regarded as my own family. In the past few visits, I have always been the housekeeper. Normally, I am willing to be a clay Buddha, taking care of my granddaughter and grandson at home, and making my grandson happy.
However, that guy is still competent at looking after the house.
But even so, after getting on the plane, he took off his suit, and then...
"Parachute?"
Margaret looked at Li Yian He put the parachute on his body and said doubtfully.
"Dear, you, you are..."
"We have to make all preparations!"
Li Yian shrugged helplessly. In order to accompany Margaret to go crazy, he even specially activated a function - skydiving.
This desire to survive is absolutely full.
"Didn't you say it is the safest airplane in the world? Why do you need this?"
Margaret asked doubtfully.
"Just in case, dear!"
"So I have prepared a set for you. Come on, dear, put on the parachute first!"
Li Yian took out a set. Paratrooper equipment, and even took the initiative to help Margaret put it on. Now, even if the couple quickly joined the paratroopers, it would be appropriate.
Looking at Li Yian who personally put on the parachute for herself, Margaret was so moved that she almost shed tears, she said.
“Otherwise, we’d better take another plane.”
It was only then that she realized the risks of her willfulness, but at this time Li Yian quit.
“No need to change it anymore, this is it!”
The atmosphere has reached this point, so we need to change it again...it’s too late, it’s too late, the question is who will advertise this!
Although he does not have a simulation plug-in for "Starting Deduction, American Tycoon", he still has great trust in this aircraft based on the aviation engineer skills that Tongzi activated in the past.
But if you are trustworthy, you must have insurance.
In this way, under the gaze of everyone, two C717s took off from Chang'an Airport one after another. After the plane took off, Li Yian, who was still a little nervous, glanced at the other C717 plane behind him. There were Marines sitting there. In the past, in addition to two C95s, he also had a seaplane when he visited. If there was an accident on the plane, after he parachuted, the Marines would also follow him, and then the seaplane would follow. Search and rescue in nearby waters.
Of course, these are all plans, just the kind of plans that have never been implemented. But now...the seaplane can't keep up with the jetliner.
"God bless you, but you must arrive safely!"
In this way, amid Li Yian's prayers, two C717 aircraft flew all the way towards the UK at an altitude of 10,000 meters. We refueled at New Delhi Airport and Istanbul Airport respectively. After refueling at Istanbul Airport, we flew directly to London.
I have to say that the cabin environment of the C717 is still very comfortable. The tail-mounted engine makes the cabin very quiet, even unexpectedly quiet. Although a little worried, Li Yian still fell asleep in the end, wearing Parachute...
(End of this chapter)