There are fundamental differences between Xiao Letian and people of this era. People in the 19th century did not have the concept of endangered species protection. Humanity in this era has just moved from the Middle Ages to industrial civilization.
For the first time, the power of the powerful steam engine gave mankind incomparable confidence, a powerful confidence that dared to fight against nature. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as changing the world.
Especially in Europe in this era, especially the British in Europe, the ambition to conquer the entire earth surges in their hearts. In their eyes, everything in nature is available for them to claim without limit.
There is no concept of protection or sustainable development. Everything is extortion and plunder.
Look at these dodos. Originally, the Mauritian Islands were hidden in the Indian Ocean and far away from the main shipping lanes of human exploration. They have been a paradise for many years.
It wasn't until a Dutch merchant ship drifted past due to a storm that the Dodo encountered its greatest natural enemy.
According to historical records, this kind of bird has long lost its ability to fly, and because there are no natural enemies, its body has become bloated and fat, as stupid as a big water duck.
Moreover, this kind of bird has a special affinity for humans and has no idea how cruel humans are.
The sailors began to catch these stupid and delicious birds, and named them dodos according to their calls. They also named them doves according to their habits, which shows how stupid this bird is.
At that time, humans began to hunt dodos on the island, and thousands of them could be caught in a day at the highest peak. Mauritius is an island after all, and no matter how large the number of dodos are, it cannot withstand such a massacre.
The number is getting smaller and smaller, but the European market is getting bigger and bigger, and the individual profits are getting higher and higher. Driven by profits, the dodo bird quickly became extinct within a few decades.
This is a sad story. Originally, according to the historical development of Xiao Letian's previous life, this kind of bird would be completely extinct in the end, but unexpectedly, the plot would be reversed after time travel.
Sir Samuel Whiteback can be said to be a very influential British engineer, explorer, and writer in the 19th century.
He once explored the source of the Nile River and spent several years in Mauritius. His greatest achievement in history was to find the true source of the Nile River while serving in Egypt.
In this parallel world, the most dazzling achievement of this explorer should be today. He has rediscovered the extinct dodo and brought it back to Europe. This honor is enough to rank him among the world's top explorers. went.
But who would have thought that after the last 24 dodos left on earth were found, the first reaction of this group of British people was to raise them and prepare to entertain guests.
The one in front of me is already dead. Who knows how many more have died before? Look at these two animals in the cage. Their necks are leaning on each other, and their bodies are curled up together in a corner of the cage, looking at these humanoid beasts in horror.
Maybe they already felt that their time was running out, maybe they had seen countless companions killed in front of them and then put into the red oven to be cooked.
Could it be that the last 24 dodo birds will also die if they are solved? A trace of intolerance suddenly flashed through Xiao Letian's heart. He kept asking himself, don't the species raised by God have the right to live?
Just when he was extremely entangled in his heart, Zai Chun pushed him gently: "Master, what are you thinking about? The guests are all waiting for us to take the knife first! Master..."
Xiao Letian was stunned and suddenly woke up. He looked at the eager and greedy eyes of the people around him, and suddenly put the knife and fork in his hand back on the tray with a wry smile.
"I'm really sorry, this delicious food... I can't enjoy it!" After saying that, he took a step back and actually left the table.
Now everyone buzzed and started talking, "Oh God! Xiao Letian actually rejected the queen's kindness? What does he want to do..."
"Look, there's something good to watch... This move is so rude!"
Queen Victoria still had a calm smile. No one knew what the queen was thinking, but the expressions of other royal members immediately became richer.
Prince Edward was surprised, the Duke of Newcastle was sweating, little William observed with a frown, and more royal family members and politicians looked unhappy.
Zai Chun didn't know what kind of medicine the master was selling in the gourd, but he knew that the master had a reason for doing so. Emperor Tongzhi shook his head and put down his knife and fork.
At this time, Prime Minister Benjamin said with an unhappy face, "Dear Head of State, according to my information, it seems that you are not a Buddhist? And just now you have no dietary taboos. You have tasted a lot of various meats... "
"Now we give you a more delicious charcoal-grilled dodo, but you refuse to taste it... there must be a reason, right?"
As soon as Benjamin finished speaking, he heard the Frenchman Montauban say gloomily, "This is a state banquet. The queen personally ordered the delicacies, but you don't give me face... Right, right, right, aren't you Chinese the most important about face? Now you are You don’t give the queen face!”
How could these Xiao Letian's enemies let go of the opportunity to provoke them? Tsarist Russia's special envoy Ivan even coldly mocked, "Chinese? You are all a group of hypocrites. Aren't you particular about not eating meat if it is not righteous? The monarch does not stop the misery in the kitchen." Shout?"
"Don't worry, this bird was killed by the imperial chef, and its life doesn't have to be borne by you..."
Xiao Letian was not too angry when faced with provocation. This level of stimulation had no effect on him at all.
The Yuan first looked at the Queen and bowed and smiled, "First of all, please forgive me for being rude. Of course I appreciate the Queen's kindness, but I have my own reasons for not eating this plate of Dodo..."
"Excuse me, Mr. Chef, of the 24 dodos brought by Sir Samuel, how many are left at this moment?"
The royal chef was stunned at the time and looked at Prince Edward with a tentative look. When he got the affirmative response from the prince, he said, "Dear head of state, one of the 24 dodos died during transportation. Today another one died." After cooking one, there are 22 left!”
There are still 22 more. Xiao Letian must admit that this is very good news at this moment. He said to everyone present, "Gentlemen and ladies! Just because I don't eat this dodo does not mean that I am a vegetarian." Even that doesn’t prove my hypocrisy!”
"I just pity these creatures that are about to become extinct. I just want to give this species a chance to survive!"
"Dear Queen, please consider my request carefully. I am willing to spend my own money to purchase land in Mauritius, the hometown of the doo-doo. I want to build a nature reserve for these poor little creatures..."
ah? Everyone present exclaimed, is this Chinese crazy? Spend your own money to establish a sanctuary for how many birds?
At this time, even Gladstone was stunned. "What did you say? Establish a protected area? How to establish it?"
"It's very simple. I invested 200,000 pounds to buy land in the northern part of Mauritius at the market price... 200,000 pounds can buy almost a street even in urban London. On a remote island in the Indian Ocean, I think 600-700 square meters You can still buy kilometers…”
"Where will the last 22 dodos in the world live and breed freely? I hope this species created by God will not eventually perish in our hands!"
