Empire in Progress

Chapter 25: Wedding(2)

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"Lampard, you go ahead and try on your clothes. I will also go out for a walk to see the industrial atmosphere that is missing in East Prussia," Matthew said.

"Do you need me to ask someone to be your guide?"

"No need" Matthew's voice came from far away.

The Essen Cathedral Treasures is one of the most important collections of church treasures in Europe. Essen people attribute this to the marquises and abbesses who ruled the city for thousands of years. The cathedral's treasure house mainly contains art treasures from 980 to 1060 AD. The main remains of Otto's frescoes are in Oberzell on the island of Reichenau. In addition, the Carolingian imitation is also clearly visible in the frescoes of St. John's Church in Münster.

Gold and silver ornaments and ivory carvings Around 1000, gold and silver workshops were spread all over Otto, with higher achievements in the ancient cities along the Rhine and Moselle basins. When Archbishop Egbert was Archbishop Egbert, Trier had an important large-scale masterpiece - the sacristy of St. Andrew and the Holy Nail (Treasure Room of Trier Cathedral). Essen Cathedral houses the earliest jewel-encrusted Cologne cross. Long cross.

Lin Wei's wedding was held at the Essen Cathedral. A few hours before the wedding, Lin Wei and Lin Wei had already dressed up. After everything was taken care of, the members of the wedding group and Lin Wei's parents and elders set off one after another. Go to the wedding ceremony site, (the bride and her parents are usually the last to leave, because the guests cannot see the bride’s dress before the ceremony starts, so they arrive at the last minute), on the evening of July 1, 1929 (that’s right) , it's evening) It's just the beginning.

About half an hour before the wedding officially started, guests began to arrive. The seating arrangement at the wedding is divided into two rows on the left and right. Traditionally, the left row is for the woman's family and relatives and friends, while the right row is for the man's family and relatives. Members of the wedding group who served as welcome guests would invite the arrivals to sign at the entrance of the seats, and then guide them to their seats. Hitler and some senior officials of the National Socialist Party were assigned to the right row by Lin Wei to show that Lin Wei regarded the National Socialist Party as his home.

Amidst the blessings of everyone, Lin Wei and Linda walked through the corridor and came to the pastor. Then the pastor began to ask questions according to the established procedure.

Today, all our relatives and friends gather before God to witness the sacred marriage contract between the groom (full name) and the bride (full name), and to pray for God’s blessing on the new couple.

Just as the Bible says: "Unless the Lord builds a house, the builders labor in vain." The Bible also says: "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."

Groom (full name) and bride (full name), you have expressed your desire to enter into this sacred marriage covenant together, and no one has proven that you are unworthy to enter into this sacred marriage covenant. If you know that there are factors between you that prevent you from entering into the marriage contract, I hope that you will speak out boldly before God and everyone...

Ronald Von Linda, will you marry Lampard Krupp, live with him according to the teachings of the Bible, be one with him in the presence of God, love him, comfort him, respect him Protect him as you love yourself. Be loyal to him in sickness and in health, rich or poor, until you leave this world

"I do," Linda said.

So Lampard & Krupp, are you willing to marry Ronald von Linda as your wife, live with him according to the teachings of the Bible, become one with him in the presence of God, love him, comfort him, and respect him? Protect him as you love yourself. Be loyal to him in sickness and in health, rich or poor, until you leave this world

"I do," Lin Wei said solemnly.

"So, let's start praying," the pastor said and began to pray in a low voice.

Let us bow our heads in prayer. Almighty and everlasting God, our actions and survival depend on you. Please give us a pure heart and an upright spirit, and do not let selfish desires prevent us from knowing your will, nor let weakness prevent us from obeying your will. In this way, we can see the light in your light through Jesus Christ, There is true freedom in you. Please be with us at this moment and bless our gathering today according to your faithfulness, now and forever. Amen.

After the prayer, "Please all members of the congregation stand up," the pastor said again.

"Dear relatives and friends, the bride and groom invite you to attend this wedding, because you are extremely important to them. Your love and support have been the greatest help to them from the past to the present. Now, all relatives and friends, Friends, are you willing to bless them in the love of God and promise to do your best to preserve their marriage? Are you willing to give your love, your blessings and your support to the new couple? If you are willing, please answer: "willing"".

"We do" Everyone in the audience was blessing the newlyweds.

"Now let the newlyweds say a vow of their love," the pastor continued to announce according to the procedure.

"In the presence of God and the witnesses who are here today, I, Lampard Krupp, take you, Ronald von Linda, to be my wife. From now on and forever, in good times and in bad. Regardless of adversity, wealth or poverty, health or illness, happiness or sorrow, I will always love you, cherish you, and be loyal to you forever and ever." Lin Wei said loudly.

"In the presence of God and the witnesses who are here today, I, Ronald Von Linda, take you, Lampard Krupp, as my husband. From now on and forever, in good times and in bad times." Regardless of adversity, wealth or poverty, health or disease, happiness or sorrow, I will always love you, cherish you, and be loyal to you forever and ever." Linda also happily expressed her heart.

Lin Wei often saw the rest of the process when watching TV in his previous life, so he took out the ring directly without using the priest's words and said, "Ronald & von Linda, I will put this ring on your finger. From today on, Beginning and forever, it will be a sign of our marriage. Wearing this ring represents the marriage promise we made today before God and everyone."

Seeing the two people who were so self-conscious, the pastor immediately said, "Now I declare that Mr. Lampard Krupp and Miss Ronald von Linda are officially married." The whole church burst into loud applause.

After the wedding, Gustav held a grand cocktail party at Villa Hugel. The young masters and ladies were constantly looking for their dance partners in the hall, and the ladies were discussing new clothes and cosmetics. Everything was so harmonious. .

"Führer, it's okay. I look at those noble ladies who want to eat you." Lin Wei, who was wearing a formal dress, nodded to the crowd with a smile and said to Hitler. Linda stood next to Lin Wei with a ladylike demeanor, and she and a few The girl didn't know what she was talking about.

"No, Lampard, I can only say that these ladies are so enthusiastic. After all, women are also the direction we need to develop," Hitler said, shaking his head.

Just when Lin Wei and Hitler were discussing how to develop these ladies into supporters, a servant came over and said something to Lin Wei's ear.

"Okay, you go down first." Lin Wei turned around and Hitler said embarrassedly, "Führer, I'm so sorry. My father asked me to go there and said it was business related. Please wait a moment. I'll be back later." Introducing you to some of the people who have helped our movement.”

"Since your father is calling you, go quickly," Hitler said.

Lin Wei greeted Linda and went upstairs together to the reception room on the second floor. "The real show is here." Lin Wei sighed inwardly. Lin Wei and Lin Wei opened the door and went in. They saw that the large reception room was already occupied. It was full, and several of Lin Wei's best friends also sat behind their father as heirs. The two of them performed Junker etiquette to these Junckers and then said, "Dear Junkers, welcome to your arrival." We were absolutely flattered to have Villa Huger attend our wedding.”

"Lampard, come here, my father will introduce you to two people. They have been partners of our family for more than ten years. This is Emil Ködol. He is known as the coal king in Germany, and the other one is Our steel trust, Fritz Thyssen," Gustav said, pointing at the two men.

After hearing Gustav's words, Lin Wei understood a lot about the close relationship between the three families. Simply put, without coal, steel cannot be produced, and without steel, what would the Krupp family use to make weapons