Chapter 1883 Savannah

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"Do you know where the other skulls are scattered?"

"I only know a few, but I advise you not to have high hopes. Even if you collect 12, the last one is in Anna's hands. If you can't get it, all your previous efforts will be in vain."

“Always give it a try, it’s just a matter of spending some time, and luckily I don’t lack time.”

"Okay, I wish you success~"

"Thank you~"

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On the way back, Yang Cheng was the driver. Compared to Luo Yue's steady driving, Yang Cheng was much more ferocious. The eldest brother was the 918 that had occupied the New York record for many years. It drove slower than Santana on the road. Isn't that right? Damn your reputation?

Besides, it doesn’t matter what kind of car you drive these days. What matters is whether you can drive it with one hand. Whether it’s a one-handed Ferrari or a one-handed 918, you can’t go wrong with the temperament.

Luo Yue was sitting in the passenger seat and asked leisurely, "Are you bored lately?"

"Why did you ask so?"

"Why else would you study Mayan culture?"

Yang Cheng smiled and said, "There are too many magical and mysterious things on the earth. Once something is researched, it will be enough to last a lifetime. For the future, this investment must still be made."

Luo Yue was confused and shook her head helplessly, "I don't understand you, where are you going now?"

"How about going to Charleston? Remember the plantation owner I met at Arras Manor?"

Luo Yue tilted her head and thought for a moment, "The one named Charles? I thought you were just being polite when you agreed to the invitation."

"Anyway, I have nothing to do, so why not go shopping and see the famous Charleston."

"Okay~ I'm fine."

"Let's go to the airport~"

Human beings live based on their interest. When you want to eat a delicious food, you can get the greatest satisfaction by eating it immediately.

Of course, it can also be regarded as a manifestation of your freedom in life.

Similarly, wherever you want to go, just get on a plane and leave. This is called enjoying life.

Before getting on the plane, he called Charles and learned that Yang Cheng and his wife were coming to play. Charles was naturally very welcoming and said he would go back to receive them immediately.

Yang Cheng asked casually and learned that Charles was discussing business in the neighboring city of Savannah. He changed his mind and decided to visit the oldest city in Georgia first, and then go to Charleston. Anyway, there is a long way between the two cities. Not far away.

And these two cities are indeed worth visiting. If you want to recommend them to tourists, these two cities are excellent choices for tourists who want to understand the history of the founding of the United States and have an in-depth tour of the American South.

Bill Bryson, a well-known American sociologist and writer who has traveled around the world, once said that Charleston and Savannah are the two most beautiful American cities in his heart.

Charleston was founded earlier than the founding of the United States. As early as the 1670s, the British established the Carolina Colony. Rich merchants established large areas of rice, sugar cane and other plantations around Charleston. The old houses and cobblestone roads in Charleston , carriages and churches will make you feel like you are in an ancient European city, as beautiful as a fairy tale.

Unfortunately, the Civil War caused heavy damage to the city. As the labor-intensive plantation economy was abandoned due to the abolition of slavery, the city's economy also entered a period of transformation.

Today, many of the mansions of well-known wealthy businessmen in Charleston are open to the public, telling people about the city's former wealth and glory.

Charleston and Savannah were also major slave trading centers in the United States in the 19th century. If you want to understand the difficult living conditions of black slaves in the United States, you may wish to visit the Old Slave Exchange Museum in Charleston.

But it turns out that the only right thing that Americans did back then was probably slavery. Well, stop it! If we continue talking, we will encounter river crabs.

Let’s talk about Savannah. In the 1830s, British colonists established the city of Savannah. The city of Savannah, located on the banks of the Savannah River, is like a southern beauty with multiple personalities, including water buses, gorgeous old houses, winding trails, The numerous restaurants and bars, squares everywhere, and artists concentrating on painting along the riverbanks create a romantic atmosphere that is a combination of Venice, Italy and Paris, France.

Although it experienced the baptism of artillery fire in the Civil War, Savannah managed to survive the artillery fire. Most of the 24 small squares built to commemorate historical celebrities are well preserved. The north-south "Bull Street" in the city divides the city of Savannah into East and west parts.

"Bull Street" is known as the most beautiful street in the United States, and it is indeed worthy of its name. The streets are lined with trees, flowers, and galleries.

However, compared to the elite culture represented by Boston and New York, Savannah's "redneck" culture fully reflects the essence of the American southern temperament. As the famous writer O'Connor, who was born in Savannah, described: This is a city surrounded by vegetation, The Old South is haunted by monuments, drinking, partying, arrogance, rumors, and ghosts.

We are in the same state of Georgia. It only takes three or four hours to get from Atlanta to Savannah, but the scenery seems to have traveled halfway around the world, from a typical American city to a small town in Europe.

This was also Yang Cheng's first impression after arriving in Savannah. The street pattern of this city was something he had never seen in the United States. From the air, there were more than 20 square street squares of different sizes. It forms a larger square, shaped like a chessboard, dotted with old red-brick houses, and the road must go around the square.

This is the so-called old southern pattern. Each street park is like a small social center, where people pass on information or gossip, just like the sentence in John Berlant's "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil", "Savannah is a closed and introverted town, where gossip is prevalent. Naturally, the main topic of gossip is the behavior of others, so the more bizarre the behavior, the more powerful the gossip."

Savannah is the first city of Georgia and the first state capital of Georgia.

Most of the buildings in the city were built from the colonial period to the early 19th century.

During the Civil War, most southern cities were destroyed, but this city remained intact.

On Christmas Eve 1864, the Civil War came to an end. William Hillman, the federal general who had just sacked Atlanta, led his army to capture Savannah. He was immediately overwhelmed by its "beauty" and decided to show mercy and leave the city intact. This beautiful town was given as a "Christmas gift" to President Lincoln.

As other parts of the United States gradually developed, many buildings in Savannah gradually became "old" and could not receive the proper maintenance they deserved.

Especially in the early 20th century, a British man once visited Savannah. In the eyes of this British man, Savannah was like "a beauty with a dirty face." It was not until the 1950s that with the help of caring people, Savannah was Slow revival.

However, unlike its neighbor Charleston, Savannah is not actually a seaport city, because the city is not close to the sea, but has a canal leading to the Atlantic Ocean.

The name Savannah comes from the Savannah River, which in turn comes from the name of a tribe of Indians who first lived here: Shawnee.

The street next to the river is called River Street. The street is paved with cobblestones brought by ships from England by early immigrants.

There is a railway track in the middle of the street, and every day you can see rail tour buses or old-fashioned steam locomotives passing by slowly. They always make a long blast when they "appear", as if they are still showing off the great achievements of the Industrial Revolution.

On the other side of River Street are various shops, bars and buskers. Both tourists and locals come here to have fun. This is also the best way to travel to Savannah. Take an old-fashioned tour bus and feel the tranquility of the years.

Yang Cheng and the others arrived early. Every year on St. Patrick's Day in March, River Street is closed to motor vehicles. For several days in a row, the street is filled with tourists from all over the world, either wearing green clothes or carrying green hats. Decorations celebrate this traditional Irish holiday.

Savannah's St. Patrick's Day parade is second only to New York's in size, and the Irish have been in Savannah almost as long.

This kind of enthusiasm is hard to find in other parts of the United States. Southern country people are called "red necks" by Americans. This is because they have been exposed to the southern sun for a long time, and their necks have been reddened.

Although they have little experience and poor knowledge, the "hillbillies" in the southern United States are still very kind. Of course, as long as you don't discuss the Civil War, religion, and ZZ with them, this is the fairy tale city in your dream, warm, romantic, and never Lack of ritual in life.

After walking on River Street with Luo Yue and taking a few photos, Yang Cheng received a call from Charles. He was on his way here after discussing business.

Not long after, Charles brought someone over, greeted him warmly, and asked, "You haven't gone to the attractions yet? Why don't you go get something to eat first?"

Yang Cheng waved his hand, "No rush, we're here after dinner. Are you done with your work?"

"We're almost done talking. There's a good winery here, let's talk about the acquisition~"

It was related to other people's business secrets. Yang Cheng didn't ask any more questions and nodded, "Just don't delay your work~"

"No, I'm very happy that you are here~"

After hesitating for a moment, Charles asked, "Mr. Yang, I have something to ask you~"

"Say~"

"Do you think I can be a slave?"

Yang Cheng gave him a confused look, "You want to run for parliament?"

Speaking of this, Charles did not hide it, "I do have this idea, I think it will be beneficial to my business and my family.

But I know that if you want to become a parliamentarian, you must have strong support. "

Yang Cheng laughed, strong support? Don’t you just want to get your own support? Why put it so tactfully?

But his idea is normal. In theory, anyone in the United States can be a congressman or even president. For example, the man who just left office became a congressman after publishing two best-selling books. He elected the president as soon as he entered the Senate, and then It was such a success. This kind of thing can only happen in the United States.

In short, within the framework of American democracy, ‘officials’ do not necessarily need high education or a good background.

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