Chapter 738

"Go in and have a look? This is not a royal coronation place. The control should not be so strict."

Recalling Gu Hengbo's regret that he failed to enter Westminster Abbey just now, Chen Liang made a proposal.

And he also observed that tourists were going in and out of the church.

Gu Hengbo nodded happily.

As the second largest dome church in the world, St. Paul is second only to St. Peter in Rome. It is known as the representative of classical architecture in the three British Islands.

The magnificent baroque style, the unusual Greek Latin cross design, and the suffering St. Paul's Cathedral have long become an indispensable part of English spiritual culture, like an old man who has experienced vicissitudes and changes, telling its history.

The two-story round building stands at the intersection of two Latin crosses. On the round building stands the dome. The spire and cross coexist on the dome. There are a bell tower at the west end of the cross building.

In the bell tower in the northwest corner, a group of harmonious church bells are hung; In the bell tower in the southwest corner, there is a large copper bell weighing 17 tons. The largest copper bell with the sun never setting is sounded by church staff at 1 a.m. every day.

Walking into St. Paul's Cathedral, you can see design and history everywhere.

The huge and beautiful Catholic style dome murals, the streamer mosaic added in the late Victorian period, the uniquely designed porch and bell tower, and the gorgeous baroque style all give people a deep shock.

The stained glass windows of the cross hall, large oil paintings on the four walls, murals on the dome and exquisitely carved ceilings deposit historical statues. Religious color, art and history blend in the same space.

Standing under the gorgeous dome, looking up, Gu Hengbo couldn't help but lose his mind.

Even Chen Liang can't sigh that human imagination can build such a beautiful building.

"You know, in fact, St. Paul's Cathedral was built on a cemetery."

Gu Hengbo took Chen Liang and continued to walk inside.

"In the underground palace of Sao Paulo, there are many celebrity tombs."

Hearing the speech, Chen Liang subconsciously looked at the ground under his feet, "really?"

Gu Hengbo nodded.

"That's what the Internet says, but now it's too late to go down."

As they spoke, they entered the church hall.

The arched Hall of Sao Paulo is all supported by square stone columns, in which rows of long wooden chairs are placed. The walls and ceilings of the hall have various exquisite carvings and luxurious decorations, and the front is the preacher's pulpit.

The "century wedding" of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, the diamond wedding ceremony of Queen Victoria and the golden wedding ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II were held here. The funerals of Margaret Thatcher, Nelson, Wellington and Churchill were also held here.

The bishop of the Diocese of London was lecturing at this time.

Although they had no religious beliefs, Chen Liang and Gu Hengbo subconsciously lightened their steps, did not disturb others, and quietly found an empty seat on the bench behind them.

"Do you understand what he's talking about?"

Chen Liang asked in a low voice.

Gu Hengbo honestly shook his head. First, the distance was too far, and the Bishop's voice was a little vague here. Second, her English level was not very good. Simple communication might be no problem, but it was natural that she couldn't do it when it came to this occasion.

"Then we who live and remain will be lifted up into the cloud with them and meet the Lord in the air. In this way, we will be with the Lord forever."

Chen Liang looked at the bishop in front and translated slowly.

"Do they really believe that there is a so-called Allah in this world?"

Gu Hengbo looked at the pious onlookers around him. Although he maintained respect, he inevitably couldn't understand.

"Isn't this the same reason that Chinese people believe in God and Buddha?"

"But the divine Buddha clearly does not exist."

It seems that Gu Hengbo should be a firm atheist.

Chen Liang was silent.

As a person receiving higher education, he used to be a typical materialist like Gu Hengbo. He didn't believe in the so-called Buddha and God in the world.

However, after binding the system, his faith began to waver.

Of course, he did not become a theist, but learned to look at the world dialectically.

After thinking for a while, Chen Liang told Gu Hengbo a story.

"A pair of brothers who had left their hometown returned to their hometown and walked into the garden of their former house. Due to long neglect, the garden was overgrown with weeds, but there were several flowers and trees planted in that year.

My brother thought it was just a natural accident, and my brother thought that some gardener must have come in quietly to take care of these plants. But the neighbors had never seen anyone enter the garden, and there were no footprints on the soil. The brothers even squatted all night and didn't find anyone coming in.

But in the end, my brother still thinks that there is a gardener to take care of these plants, because the only few plants have an arranged beauty. As for why no one has seen them, it may be because the gardener is invisible to ordinary people's eyes, but my brother insists that there is no gardener at all. "

Although Gu Hengbo did not receive a good education and her cultural level was not high, her understanding ability was not poor. She quickly realized what Chen Liang's story was explaining.

As a successful salesperson, the basic ability she must master is to learn how to persuade others. After thinking about it, she quickly opened her mouth.

"Then I'll tell you a story, too?"

Chen Liang was stunned and nodded meaningfully.

"All ears."

"... once upon a time, two explorers found a small reclaimed garden in the jungle, with delicious grass and lush flowers. A said that there must be a gardener taking care of it; B disagreed: there were no gardeners at all.

Then they set up their tent and waited in place for several days, but in the end they still didn't see anyone. A said: the gardener may not be visible to the naked eye.

So they set up another grid around, but there was still no movement. A was still unconvinced: maybe the gardener could not only see but also blink.

So B couldn't help it: what makes you stubborn in your original idea? What's the difference between this invisible gardener and no gardener? "

Chen Liang raised his eyebrows and looked surprised.

He really underestimated the goblin's intelligence and responsiveness.

Gu Hengbo looked at him proudly.

"How's it going? There's nothing to say?"

At this time, an old man next to him patted Gu Hengbo on the shoulder, "sorry, can you be quiet?"

Gu Hengbo stuck out his tongue, apologized immediately, then took Chen Liang's hand and whispered, "let's go."