Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 1379: Napoleon’s speech
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"Stephen, this is the White Horse Courtyard. The name comes from a white horse sculpture completed in 1626 in the courtyard, so it is called the White Horse Courtyard!
After Napoleon I abdicated, before he was forced to leave France, he bid farewell to the Guardsmen here, so the White Horse Courtyard is also called the Farewell Courtyard,..."
Benoit pointed to a magnificent building in front of him and explained it to everyone, with a bit of pride in his tone.
This is a large-scale palace complex. The main building is three to four stories high. The entire courtyard has an open zigzag structure. There are no buildings on the west side, only a row of tall iron fences.
The main buildings on the southeast, north and south sides are in Renaissance style, solemn and elegant. Due to its age, the appearance of the building is slightly mottled, giving it a historical charm!
The buildings on the south and east sides of the courtyard are taller, mostly three to four stories. The buildings on the north are relatively short, basically two stories, and only two towers are three-story buildings.
The main building of the palace and the White Horse Courtyard are connected by a beautiful circular staircase. The courtyard is separated by four square lawns. It is one of the best examples of the combination of Renaissance style and French courtyard design!
In front of the main building on the east side, there is a very eye-catching spiral staircase in the shape of a horseshoe. It is the place where Napoleon delivered his farewell speech, and it is also the most eye-catching attraction of the White Horse Courtyard.
Like most tourists who come to the White Horse Courtyard, Ye Tian and the others came to the White Horse Courtyard mainly to see the famous horseshoe-shaped staircase and to think about that famous historical moment.
While listening to Benoit's explanation, they strolled in the White Horse Courtyard and admired this Renaissance-style palace complex.
While they were talking, they came to the horseshoe-shaped stairs and stopped one after another.
Immediately afterwards, Benoit pointed to the horseshoe-shaped staircase and said emotionally:
"On April 20, 1814, at 1 pm, it was here that the glorious empire built by Napoleon completely collapsed, and he was sentenced to be exiled to the Island of Elba.
The carriage that was about to take him away was already waiting in the White Horse Courtyard. Napoleon walked down the right side of the horseshoe-shaped staircase, his footsteps very heavy and reluctant to leave!
After Napoleon walked down the stairs, facing the Guards regiments who had followed him in battles in square formations, he delivered his famous farewell speech and kissed the military flag! "
Having said this, Benoit couldn't help but pause for a moment, and then prepared to continue explaining.
At this moment, Ye Tian suddenly interrupted and said:
“I know the famous farewell speech and can even recite it in its entirety, word for word!”
Before he finished speaking, Ye Tian suddenly changed his voice and said in a very heavy tone:
"My dear Guardsmen, I want to say goodbye to you. For twenty years, you have always been with me on the road to glory.
But today, I must say goodbye to you. Maybe I can choose to stay, but then France will fall into civil war, and I can't tear France's chest apart anymore!
I am willing to sacrifice all my interests for the country! I am gone, but you, my friends, must continue to serve France.
Happiness in France is my only thought and will still be my goal! There is no need to feel sorry for me, I have a mission, and for this mission, I agree to survive!
This mission is to serve your glory and write about the great achievements and history we have created together. Goodbye, my friends!
At this moment, I want to hug each of you, but let me kiss this military flag that represents you all. I hope this last kiss can stay in your hearts! "
As Ye Tian recited the poem with great emotion, the rest of the people at the scene became completely silent. Only his voice echoed in the air, ups and downs, tragic and passionate!
At this moment, the thoughts of everyone present were brought to that famous historical moment by the sound, as if they were witnessing Napoleon's tragic but extremely passionate farewell speech!
Everyone seemed to see the neatly arranged Guards saluting with guns and the flag bearer placing the Guard flag in front of Napoleon. Everyone looked sad, and many people had tears in their eyes!
Ye Tian's voice suddenly paused. Betty and the others, as well as Benoit and other French people, were still immersed in the artistic conception he created.
Before they could react, Ye Tian's voice sounded again, more passionate and heavier than before!
"Goodbye, soldiers, always be brave and kind; goodbye, my friends, I will always bless you, don't forget me!"
After the recitation was completed, the scene became completely quiet, without any sound!
However, in the ears of Betty, Benoit and other French people, the shouts of "Long live the Emperor" resounded, coming from the Guards who had followed Napoleon in his expeditions for twenty years. They!
In the shouts of the Guards that resounded through the sky, there were also countless sobs of extreme sadness!
Ye Tian scanned the scene for a week, and everyone still looked intoxicated. In Benoit's eyes, he could even see a bit of sadness.
Although Napoleon's glorious life ended in failure, he is an eternal hero in the hearts of all French people, and Benoit and the others are certainly no exception!
After a few seconds, everyone woke up.
Immediately afterwards, there was a sound of emotion on the scene.
"Wow! This farewell speech is so sensational, touching, and extremely sad. It can make people cry just listening to it!"
"Napoleon is indeed a military god. He can set off a coup and subvert a country with just his passionate speeches!"
With emotion, Benoit looked at Ye Tian and said:
"Steven, I didn't expect you to be so familiar with Napoleon's farewell speech. Just as you said, you recited every word correctly, and the voice was full of emotion and touching. It's so surprising!
As for your obsession with Chinese antiques and art, I thought you hated the rulers of the European powers in history, especially the kings and emperors of Britain and France from the 19th to 20th centuries! "
Ye Tian nodded slightly, then said with a smile:
"Yes, Benoit, I really hate some kings and emperors in Britain and France from the 19th century to the 20th century. I even hate them. They brought serious disasters to China!
But this does not include Napoleon, who did not invade China! On the contrary, I like Napoleon very much, I like his courage to be the enemy of the whole world, and I am even fascinated by his magnificent military career!
When I was in middle school, I read the biography of Napoleon and read many TV movies and novels related to Napoleon. Not only can I recite this farewell speech, but I can also recite "Into Milan""
Speaking of this, Ye Tian suddenly raised his right hand and pointed forward, reciting loudly in a passionate voice.
"Soldiers! You rushed down from the Apennine Plateau like a mountain torrent. You defeated and destroyed all enemies that blocked your progress.
Piedmont, liberated from Austrian tyranny, showed its natural affection for peace and friendship with France.
Milan is yours! All over Lombardy, the flag of the Republic is flying everywhere!
The Duke of Parma and the Duke of Modena can retain their political lives entirely due to your magnanimity. They claim to be able to threaten your enemy forces and can no longer find any more obstacles..."
Everyone at the scene looked at Ye Tian. Unknowingly, everyone was completely infected by Ye Tian's surging passion, and their emotions became excited.
After reciting a few lines of "Enter Milan", Ye Tian stopped and did not recite Napoleon's famous speech in full!
As soon as his voice fell, a warm round of applause erupted from the scene.
"Pa bang bang"
Everyone at the scene applauded, applauding Ye Tian and Napoleon who delivered his farewell speech here more than two hundred years ago, with enthusiasm!