Chapter 188 This world is worth it
In an era without large-scale construction machinery, one can imagine how difficult it would be to use primitive tools to manually pull out a railway in a mountainous area with complex terrain and harsh environment.
George didn’t want to say anything about fairness or unfairness.
It makes no sense to say this in an era when the average life span of Russians is less than 35 years old.
Compared with the Americans, George has tried his best to do his best. At least in terms of logistical support, Vladivostok's approach is still very satisfactory to the Korean government.
The road construction team and translators in Vladivostok are all from Korea, and the Korean government is very familiar with the logistical support of the road construction workers.
The summer temperature in Vladivostok is comfortable, neither cold nor hot, but the temperature difference between day and night is still a bit large. After the workers arrived in Vladivostok, a new set of clothes and a new pair of shoes were necessary.
In terms of daily diet, although it is not rich, at least it can be full. There are three meals a day, fish almost every day, enough potatoes, and wine on weekends. What's there to ask for?
Although when adding meals on weekends, the wine is only one small glass per person.
But for many Korean workers, this was the first time in their lives that they drank alcohol.
Don't underestimate wine. This thing is brewed from grain. There are many people in Korea but little land, and people don't have enough food to eat. There is no excess that can be used to make wine.
Even if there is, it has nothing to do with civilians.
The key point is that most of these Korean workers are not civilians, but slaves and hermits.
This made the Goryeo government even more satisfied.
George was more satisfied.
In his previous life, George hated Koreans.
In this life, George was surprised to find that Korean people were not only not annoying, but also quite cute.
The current Goryeo Dynasty has not adopted Russian traditional culture as its own.
We don’t even dare to pretend to be powerful and target Russia with our father’s country.
Not only do they not dare, what Goryeo hopes most now is to recognize Russia as his godfather. It is too late to please him, so how can he dare to disobey.
Since Goryeo was so sensible, Min Yongyi, the first Goryeo consul in Vladivostok, became the first Goryeo guest at the Yuriev Palace.
Min Yongyi is the nephew of Concubine Min. He is favored by Concubine Min. He has gained power at the age of 20 and is responsible for training the new Goryeo army.
After the Renwu Army Rebellion, Min Yongyi was sent to Europe, the United States and Japan to inspect. During the Jiashen coup, he was attacked by the Enlightenment Party and seriously injured. Two months ago, Min Yongyi went to the Russian Empire’s Embassy in Gaozong on the order of Emperor Gaozong. Ask for protection.
This was the second time that Goryeo wanted protection from the Russian Empire.
The controversy caused by the British army's occupation of Juwen Island has not been completely settled.
Therefore, St. Petersburg did not agree to Goryeo's request immediately.
Min Yongyi is only 26 years old now. He is too impatient and has no patience as a politician should.
Unable to get a response from Russia, Min Yongyi actually went to Datou and told all about Goryeo's request for protection from the Russian Empire.
This triggered a more serious consequence.
After the Jiashen coup, Datou was appointed by the Qing Empire as the minister in Gaoli, with full authority to handle the affairs of Gaoli. His status was roughly equivalent to the governor of Gaoli.
During this period, the majority was still loyal to the country and would never allow Goryeo to escape control.
So after learning that Concubine Min and Gaozong would not change their ways and continued to have severe ties with Russia, Datou decided to unite with Lord Da Yuan to abolish Gaozong and establish a new monarch.
This seems to be a replica of the Sofia coup.
Min Yongyi was probably a bit schizophrenic. He asked the Russian Minister in Gao for protection but failed to get it, so he went to inform the boss.
Da Tou wants to establish a new king, but Min Yongyi realizes his conscience and hopes that George can stop Da Tou.
There is no logic in this man's behavior.
"This is not difficult, but why should I do this?" George liked the obedient Concubine Min and Gaozong, but if there was no benefit, George would not help.
With Goryeo's current strength, there would be no difference if she were replaced by Concubine Min or Emperor Gaozong.
"Your Majesty Duke, Korea has nothing but passion. I hope the Duke will show mercy." Min Yongyi had a good attitude.
But there is only attitude and nothing else.
How can this be done?
George smiled and raised his glass, serving tea to see off the guests.
George is in a high position and has great power, so it is not convenient for him to make conditions.
It doesn’t matter to Mikhail, he is George’s uncle, and his identity is the same as Min Yongyi’s, both are relatives.
“What else does Goryeo have besides people?” Mikhail’s understanding of Goryeo is as superficial as most people nowadays.
Goryeo not only had people, but also land.
And people are different.
India also has a large population, but its contribution to the British Empire is getting less and less. In a few decades, when the non-violent and non-cooperative Mahatma comes around, India will not be able to contribute to the British Empire. , but will become a financial burden to the British Empire.
Goryeo is the representative of the perfect colony.
In the 21st century, Goryeo, in order to create wealth for American shareholders, was so involved that it did not even have children and had to work for several decades, which is the only one in the world.
So why are Korean girl groups so popular all over the world?
Because people are obedient. Do whatever you are told.
If you don’t give me money, I would rather repay you or rush forward. If it were someone else, there would be no way.
The "people" here refer to the country.
"The construction period of the Trans-Siberian Railway is 10 years. We need Korea to be stable and provide enough workers for us -" George has a profound understanding of the role of people.
Korea people can’t just build roads.
Don’t people need to clean the streets of Vladivostok?
Don’t the clothes of Fu Tuan officers and soldiers need to be cleaned?
What if one day there are not enough mining workers.
Therefore, the role of people cannot be ignored at any time. For this era, people are the primary productive force.
"Okay, but how can we help the Goryeo royal family?" Mikhail still doesn't know how to be a qualified imperialist.
"Katya's birthday is going to be next month, right?" George's methods came at his fingertips.
"Oh, you don't care about Katya so much. You don't even know when Katya's birthday is. Katya would be so sad if she knew-" Mikhail sighed, his nephew , no matter how you look at it, it looks a bit like a white-eyed wolf.
“Isn’t it?” George was surprised. He remembered clearly that Ekaterina’s birthday was November 14th.
"Yes, but your tone just now was not sure." Mikhail said confidently.
"What I mean is that we should invite Concubine Min to attend Katya's birthday party." George was not angry. This uncle was also a lump.
Mikhail’s eyes brightened, but this was a good idea.
For George, it would make no difference if Korea were replaced by Concubine Min or by Gaozong.
The same is true for the Qing Empire. This is the tragedy of a small country with few people, having no power to decide their own destiny.
Princess Yuryevskaya invited Concubine Min to the birthday party, which is enough to show the attitude of the Russian Empire towards the Goryeo royal family.
When Datou decides whether to change the king, he has to consider the attitude of Vladivostok.
Should we offend the powerful governor of the Russian Empire for a king who has no real power at all?
This is not a very complicated question.
Ekaterina was very happy. The only man in the Yuriev family had finally grown up, and his radiance became more and more dazzling. Yekaterina was full of pride.
This summer, four more generators were added to the Yuriev Palace hydropower station.
So there were more and more light bulbs in Yuriev Palace. Compared with George's "Bright Dome", Ekaterina preferred the name "Crystal Palace".
Guangmingding is not good, it sounds like a great monk.
Crystal Palace sounds perfect.
"I will build you a real Crystal Palace in two years." George was not just bragging, he really had this plan.
Vladivostok has everything going for it, but it still lacks some landmarks.
Crystal Palace is a good idea.
The Crystal Palace at London's World's Fair caused a sensation.
In 1989, the entrance to the Louvre Glass Pyramid designed by the Chinese architect I.M. Pei was completed and became the landmark building of the Louvre.
The Crystal Palace in London was demolished after the World Exposition, and the British built a larger one in Sydenham, south of London, which is now London's entertainment center.
George's requirements are not high. He can build an identical one in Vladivostok, which can be used as a library or museum.
It is too low-level to only limit your vision to entertainment. George hopes that Vladivostok can become the cultural center of Siberia and even the Far East in the future.
“Like London?” Ekaterina was so happy that she flew into the air.
“Bigger and more beautiful than that!” George unconditionally complied with his mother’s request.
Ekaterina also deserves George's return. Her love for George is stronger than the richest old wine, and she is worthy of anything George does for her.
For Ekaterina, Vladivostok is now her home, and she has more feelings for Vladivostok than George.
George will stay in St. Petersburg for half a year.
After Ekaterina returned to France with George this year, she only stayed in France for half a month before returning to Vladivostok.
Then I went to Cyprus in September and came to Vladivostok with George.
Over the past year, Ekaterina and Dalia have managed Vladivostok in an orderly manner. The reason why the railway between Vladivostok and Khabarovsk has been progressing so smoothly is that Ekaterina and Dalia Adam takes the lead.
Danila is only responsible for technology, which is far less important than logistical support in the railway construction process.
To put it bluntly, another person might not be able to complete Danila's job as perfectly, but it can still be done to a sufficient degree, so it is not irreplaceable.
Ekaterina and Darya are truly irreplaceable.
In addition to the logistical support of the railway, Ekaterina will also spend more energy on education and medical care in Vladivostok, because George said that these two aspects are directly related to the development of Vladivostok. future.
When Ya Er was alive, Catherine lived in the palace for a long time and left an impression on the world. She spent almost all her time writing letters to Ya Er.
After arriving in Vladivostok, Ekaterina was like a polished diamond, finally exuding her true brilliance.
(End of this chapter)