Miss Bach's Crab Canon

"We're leaving for St. Petersburg today. We're going to take the train. We're going to sleep on the train tonight, and then we can get there tomorrow." Gao Yiyu told another piece of news he heard from the maid, "You'd better take some cotton, At night, I will definitely not be able to sleep because of the agitation of the steam locomotive..."

"What is a train?"

"Use the steam principle that Miaomiao makes coffee for you every day to drive the mechanical operation and become a means of transportation that can carry us."

Joannis looked confused, but before she understood: "Then to demonstrate the principle to me, please make another cup..." She still found something that could be used.

After Gao Yiyu refused, Joannis noticed something again.

"So... the horse was freed from human slavery?"

"Yes—this is the changing of the times."

Ioannis thought: "Then, those who domesticate horses follow the times and begin to domesticate trains... After all, the adaptability of human beings can adapt to the times, right?"

"This... You may not necessarily prove it yourself..."

"I always feel like you're scolding me..."

Gao Yiyu shook her head hurriedly——in the end, she invited Miaomiao to demonstrate the principle of steam, and handed her a cup of new, fragrant coffee, so she barely cared about it.

——But compared with silver cups, coffee, and steam, it was beyond her imagination.

Tons of steel, processed, shaped, and assembled by human power, turned into a monster that can drive on the harsh winter land and roar black steam.

After arriving at the train station—she saw such a scene for the first time.

"Humans... made a contract with the devil... did they get such power..."

The railway line from Moscow to St. Petersburg has been established for decades, and everything around it is very mature.

The location where the guests' carriages are parked is strictly regulated, and the horses can be fed with different grades of food at different prices.

The station buildings, which are plastered with revolutionary associations and product advertisements, have shown old signs.

A well-dressed rich gentleman, speaking all languages ​​of Europe, was preparing to catch an early train.The men smoked and used crutches, and each had a fine traveling suitcase.The ladies kept their faces cold, silently enjoying the surreptitious observation of the men around them, and at the same time cursing those men who did not observe themselves and had no eyesight.

The station expressly stipulates that hawker trade is not allowed in the surrounding areas—but there are still various vendors who flout the regulations, carrying unique goods, rushing towards customers regardless of their status, and trying their best to sell the goods in their hands .

And the ghosts of the old days - looking up at the steam train made of steel.

"This... this... how can this move?! How many horses and labor will be harmed?!"

"Rely on steam." Gao Yiyu began to record everything around him again, because this kind of scenery can also fill in the content, "This kind of old antique that has been eliminated by the times is very interesting."

A bard from the 21st century has the mentality of visiting an antique museum.

They, Mrs. Maker and Ms. Katya walked through the passage with the highest treatment, and were not harassed by small vendors.

Like them, Mrs. Maker and Ms. Katya were chatting.

"Mrs. Meck, the train station here, this railway line, is also your property, right?"

"No, my railway network is basically used for cargo transportation. This line connecting Moscow and St. Petersburg is not for sale, and I only hold shares. Of course, it is still possible to rent a whole VIP carriage for everyone. of."

"The railway will definitely spread to the world and to more places in the future. Can you please teach me how to invest in this area later?"

"I'm glad to see that you have such a vision at a young age. Instead of extravagance and waste, you have chosen such a good field to manage your wealth."

"I don't have the desire to enjoy worldly things, and the investment is to get rid of worldly things as soon as possible..." Ms. Katya glanced at the bard, and expressed her envy without hesitation, "I also want to become such a mysterious person one day. By."

……

This carriage is even more luxurious than Mrs. Meck's house, with velvet sofas and seats, a dedicated independent dining room, a drink bar, and two separate spacious bedrooms.

It doesn't have enough width though, so the luxury is on display in the length.

After Joannis got into the car, she immediately became calm: "Even if you can control such a steel monster, the inside of a human being is nothing more than the same old routine."

"really."

Before getting on the bus, Gao Yiyu observed that the seat ticket is the lowest class, and those guests have to sit side by side with strangers on chairs to survive the long journey of two days and one night.

The upper-class people can enjoy separate sleepers with upper and lower berths, and each car will have an attendant who stays up late to ensure their nights are peaceful.A little more expensive is a single room with a large sleeper with a small wardrobe-this is expensive enough.

Poverty and wealth are nothing more than the same old stereotypes.

Beyond that—about certain fields, the essence is old-fashioned.

No, it should be called a classic rather than a cliché.

"Speaking of which, Ms. Katya, what will cause the chaos at that time? And what will it specifically affect? ​​I should make a mental preparation in advance." It was Mrs. Meck who asked the question.

They have already taken their seats in the independent restaurant, and the surrounding glass shows the scenery along the way. Of course, they need topics to pass the time.

Ms. Katya is very confident about this topic: "Of course it is an assassination against the Tsar." Fortunately, it is a separate carriage...

—Assassination?Gao Yiyu remained expressionless, but his heart became a mess.

This... is this what they call a... little... mess?That little mess to cover up the theft of the laurels and harps? !Wait, wasn't Lady Katya the Tsar's lover?Is it so easy to assassinate?

Joannis applauded silently, her mouth and expression were all sighing: "Classic!"

"The tsar had many opposition forces to domestic reforms, and countless revolutionary groups were trying to assassinate him. Many revolutionary groups were funded and instigated by foreign forces, and I was no exception. I also funded several of them for the purpose of At this time."

"Oh, then I have to prepare in advance to welcome the change of domestic regime?"

"No, no, don't worry, Mrs. Meck, this is an assassination that is doomed to fail."

Ms. Katya took out some sugar from the package and put it on the table for everyone to use.After she ate a honey candy herself, she showed a cute expression like a little girl celebrating her birthday, and in vague Russian, she slowly talked about the assassination plan against her lover.

"If the assassination is successful, people will pay more attention to the transition of power and the issue of successors than to the tsar's funeral. Therefore, everyone will rush to the Winter Palace immediately to discuss the next tsar."

"I see. This will cause the Winter Palace to become extremely lively and tense...of course it is not conducive to our theft." Mrs. Meck nodded, satisfied with this.

Ms. Katya went on to say: "So, if the assassination fails, there will be a process of 'unknown life and death of the Tsar', and the Winter Palace will send elite guards to investigate, protect, and arrest...People's attention will be transferred to the palace. In addition, defenses will be relaxed, which is what we need."

Gao Yiyu breathed a sigh of relief, it's okay.

If the tsar of this era died because of her sightseeing, he would still feel a little bit sorry.The most important thing is that Deli Duoli will definitely be irritable... At that time, it may not be resolved by swearing.

And an assassination that is doomed to fail has relatively little influence on history.

Relaxed, Gao Yiyu said with a deep tone: "Well, the chaos at that time, I will let the spirit body that will accompany me go to the place I judged to take the target-Is there a problem? Keyboard player."

She used Latin because Mrs. Maker and Ms. Katya didn't know it.But for Ioannis, who is a Protestant, it is even one of her mother tongues.

"I promise it will be fine." Joannis gave a thumbs up and pointed at herself, smiling all over her face.

"...the spirit body...the spirit body is speaking!"

"The voice... ah, this is the mystery!"

Ioannis is happy to be useful, and being a robber should be fun too.As a Protestant, dealing with the Orthodox Church is not a deal, and God will acquiesce.

Moreover, it was the treasure house of successive tsars, the Amber Palace built by the Holy Roman Empire. Joannis even felt that this was almost like going home.

Gao Yiyu pondered again and reminded: "At that time, you need to take off your long johns and cotton-padded jacket with big flowers, and only wear the skirt that comes with your soul."

"...Wait...then...it's going to be cold?"

"Be patient, so as not to be seen by the guards when stealing, long johns are flying..."

……

ps

(Happy New Year everyone! I started typing last year to this year—well, I guess this stalk is used everywhere, so I don’t need it.

In short, let's make up for what I owed last year... This year I don't dare to say anything about the update, it really swells my face every time...

I only hope that I can be strong and full every day in 21 years, and I can sleep for at least 7 hours and 30 minutes! )

069 on the road

In the carriage they belonged to, the windows were double-glazed.

One layer is outside to endure the severe cold, and one layer is inside just in case.But in fact, the glass looks brand new, and it can be seen that it is often damaged by frost and needs to be replaced.

Fortunately, this trip started during the day, and they didn't have to fight against the frost yet, allowing Gao Yiyu to take more pictures of the outside scenery.

Next to Gao Yiyu, Joannis was still excited about the steam train.

Although she also came from the 21st century, it was the first time she saw such a huge mechanical creation, and it was only natural that she would have such a child-like reaction.

Faster than a wagon, more comfortable than a wagon, and roomier than a wagon!

so good……

But there are also disadvantages: "When you sleep at night, can this booming sound stop?"

"No."

"Ugh...then I can't sleep."

Gao Yiyu had enough pictures along the Moscow railway, then reached into Joannis's pocket, and under her curious gaze, took out the cotton she had prepared earlier.

Joannis is not stupid either, she understood at first glance, and began to appreciate the well-preparedness of modern people.

It looks like a veteran of steam trains!

"In the future, will cotton be prepared for every trip?"

"No, it's not the future, it's the era you live in, so you should call it different."

This made Joannis feel like her longing had become a reality, and she thought about another way of saying it after repeated savoring for a while: "Then, in our time, is cotton always prepared for every trip?"

"Do not."

"...Huh? Our time is also... isn't it?"

"In our era, trains have been much more advanced than this, why are they still making noise like this?" Gao Yiyu said in a low voice, "When the epidemic is over and we can go out, let's take the high-speed rail What... of course you have to save some money first."

This description of the future—no, this description of the era that it belonged to made Joannis fall into deep thought.

Although there are also sighs for the progress of modern people, but more, it is an indescribable sense of belonging.Those fantasy words woven like legends and rumors, as if to deceive children, are actually just everyday things that are within reach...

……

This is a long railway journey of two days and one night. The scenery outside the window is nothing more than plains, villages, winter snow, and forests.

Although the carriage was resplendent and the food and drinks were satisfactory, Joannis soon had nothing to do.

Gao Yiyu is similar. He wanted to take out his mobile phone to play a few times, but he had to budget carefully for power bank and battery for material recording. He didn’t have a guitar to practice with, so it became a bit boring.

In addition to the bed, wardrobe, sofa and table, there is nothing for entertainment in the private room.

Gao Yiyu looked at the bed, maybe he could come up with some entertainment method?

But... no - in broad daylight!It's not good, it doesn't have that organic vibe...and it looks like there aren't any more props around the bed.Besides, there are only two girls in this room, so it's not very fun to have that kind of entertainment...

Maybe, go to Mrs. Meck and Ms. Katya's side and invite them to join me?No, Mrs. Meck is a bit old, and Ms. Katya is a lover of the Tsar, and she is in an unattainable image of a mysterious bard. This entertainment must not be possible.

No way, Gao Yiyu shook his head and gave up the idea of ​​a pillow fight.

Then, there is only one "thing" that can be used for entertainment.Gao Yiyu stared at her on the opposite seat.

"Joannis, I have a question."

"Speaking!"

She was so absorbed that she could even be called excited. Modern people must know a lot of ways to pass the time, which is great.In a confined space, two days and one night with nothing to do will definitely be able to pass away to the fullest!

"Do you believe in the Lutherans?"

"Yes..." Joannis became vigilant, always feeling that there was something wrong with her eyes.

Gao Yiyu then asked: "God is... Almighty, right?"

"All-knowing, all-powerful, all-good, and fair." Ioannis wondered, could it be that modern people want to join the religion, so they come to find someone to preach?

"Then, here comes the question, can Almighty God create a stone that he cannot lift himself?"

"...Wh, what? Wait..." As she gradually understood the logic, Joannis's expression kept changing, as if she had been swept by a tenth-level wind several times, "This is..."

Gao Yiyu was very happy with her reaction. This often-discussed paradox should be very suitable for bullying the ancients, right?Just thinking about how she would fall into conflict and struggle could be a meal, eating three big bowls of rice or something.

Can--

After a few seconds of contemplation, the cloud on Joannis's face dissipated.

Instead, he put on a dissatisfied face: "Huh... make fun of me, don't make such jokes, I am still devout all my life. But let's answer seriously, after all, it is you who asked the question... This kind of question is based on human logic. The paradox of omnipotence has actually existed for 1000 years."

"Oh?"

"In fact, there are similar discussions in the New Testament, people question God. And for this kind of question... To be honest, it really stumps many believers and theologians. But gradually we have many kinds of answers, For example, God is infinite."