C2165 The Führer's Mercy

There was a fundamental difference between Xiao Letian and the people of this era. The people of nineteenth century did not have the concept of endangered species.

This was the first time that the power of a powerful steam engine gave a human so much confidence. It was a strong confidence that they would dare to fight against nature. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe it as changing the world.

Especially in the Europe of this era, especially in the English of Europe, they had the ambition to conquer the whole earth, and in their eyes, all the things of nature were available to them for unlimited extortion.

There was no concept of protection, no idea of sustainable development, everything was taken and plundered.

Take a look at these dodo. Originally, the main waterway of Mauritius Island, which was hidden in the Indian Ocean and was far away from human exploration, was a paradise after all these years.

Only when a Dutch merchant ship floated over due to encountering a storm did dodo meet his biggest natural enemy.

According to historical records, this bird had long since lost its ability to fly. Furthermore, due to the lack of natural enemies, its body had become obese, making it as stupid as a duck in water.

Furthermore, these birds had a special intimacy with humans, they had no idea how cruel humans could be.

The sailors started to catch these stupid and delicious birds. They called them dodo according to their cries, and they also called them Foolish Dove according to their habits. This showed just how stupid these birds were.

At that time, humans started hunting dodo on the island, and the highest peak they could capture was thousands of them per day. After all, the Mauritius was an island.

The number of dodo was decreasing, but the European market was getting bigger and bigger, and the individual profits were also getting higher and higher. With the help of the profits, the dodo quickly disappeared within a few decades.

This was a sad story. Originally, according to the history of Xiao Letian's previous life, this type of bird would completely disappear in the end.

Samuel. Huai Te. Sir Beck was, so to speak, a very influential engineer, explorer, and writer in Britain in the 19th century.

He had once explored the origins of the Nile, and had also explored it for a few years. His greatest achievement in history was that he found the true source of the Nile during his time in Egypt.

In this parallel world, the most dazzling accomplishment of this explorer should be to find the already extinct dodo and bring it back to Europe. This glory should be enough for him to be ranked as one of the top explorer in the world.

But who would have thought that after the last 24 dodo were found on Earth, the first reaction of this group of British people was to raise their animals and then prepare to receive guests.

One of them had already died, and who knew how many had died before that? Looking at the two in the cage again, the two of them nestled against each other's necks. Their bodies curled up together as they hid in a corner of the cage, looking at these humanoid beasts in fear.

Perhaps the two of them had already felt that their time was running out, or perhaps the two of them had personally witnessed countless companions being killed in front of them before being cooked in a red-hot oven.

Could it be that killing the last 24 dodo would still be death? Xiao Letian suddenly felt a tinge of unbearable in his heart. He kept questioning himself, did the heaven's creatures not have the power to survive?

Just when he was feeling extremely conflicted, Zai Chun pushed him lightly, "Master, what are you thinking about? The guests are waiting for us to make the first move! "Master …"

Xiao Letian was startled and came back to his senses. He looked at the people around him who were thirsting for his life and suddenly laughed bitterly as he returned his knife and fork back to the plate.

"I am truly sorry, but this delicacy... I am not blessed! " Then she took a step back and left the table.

At this point, everyone started discussing, "Oh my god!" Xiao Letian actually rejected the Queen's good intentions? "What does he want to do …"

"Look, there's a good show to see now …" This is too disrespectful! "

Queen Victoria continued to smile calmly. No one knew what the Queen was thinking, but the expressions of the other members of the royal family became richer.

The Prince of Edward was very surprised, Duke Nexel wiped away his sweat, the Young William observed with furrowed brows, while many other members of the royal family and politicians revealed displeasure on their faces.

Zai Chun didn't know what kind of medicine Master was trying to sell, but he knew that Master definitely had his own reasons for doing so.

At this time, Prime Minister Benjamin looked unhappy as he said, "Esteemed leader, from my intelligence, you do not seem to be a Buddhist? "And just now, you didn't have any taboos when it came to your diet. You've tasted a lot of different kinds of meat …"

"Now, we're giving you an even more delicious carburized dodo, but you refuse to taste it … There had to be a reason, right? "

The moment Benjamin finished his words, the Frenchman Montaubon said darkly, "This is a national banquet, a delicacy personally ordered by the Queen. You actually dare to not give me any face …" Right, right, right, aren't you Chinese people the most concerned about face? Now you are not giving face to the Queen! "

With the opportunity to instigate Xiao Letian, how could the enemies of Xiao Letian let it go? They are all a bunch of hypocrites. Aren't you trying to emphasize what meat you don't eat? The king is screaming in the kitchen? "

"Don't worry, that bird was killed by the imperial chef. There's no need to carry its life with you …"

Facing the provocation, Xiao Letian was not too angry, as this level of provocation was completely ineffective on him.

Yuan first bowed to the Queen and said, "First of all, please forgive me for being impolite. I naturally appreciate the Queen's kindness, but I have my reasons for not eating this plate of dodo …"

"May I ask Sir Chef, how many dodo that Sir Samuel has brought with him remain?"

When he received a response from the prince, he said, "Respected leader, one out of 24 dodo died in the process of transportation, and today another one was cooked. There are still 22 left!"

had to admit that this was very good news at the moment. He told everyone present, "Ladies and gentlemen, ladies and gentlemen! Even though I don't eat this dodo, it doesn't mean that I am a vegetarian, nor does it mean that I am an hypocritical person! "

"I pity these creatures that are about to go extinct. I just want to give this species a chance to live on!"

"Respected Queen, please consider my request carefully. I am willing to pay for the land in Mauritius, the home of the Dodo Bird, with my own hands. I want to build a nature reserve for these pitiful creatures …"

Ah? Everyone present cried out in alarm. Was this Chinese crazy? How many birds should be given a protected area out of their own pocket?

This time even Gladstone was stunned. "What did you say?" Establishment of a protected area? How do I build it? "

"It's simple. I will contribute 200 thousand pounds and purchase the land in the northern part of Mauritius Island at a market price... 200 thousand pounds would be enough to buy a street in London, and I think 600-700 sq km would be enough for a remote Indian Ocean island … "

"The last 22 dodo in the world, will live and reproduce freely in this world. I hope that this species created by God will not die in our hands!"