The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 348 The Divine Bird Sleeps
Looking at everything below the mountain, everything is busy, only Mount Li is still so peaceful, with the mountain breeze blowing gently.

Shi Miaorou withdrew her gaze, as if she sensed something, and looked back again, only to see that a strange phenomenon suddenly occurred in the main hall of the Divine Bird Temple behind her.

The Temple of the Divine Bird, shrouded in the spring sunshine, suddenly emitted a faint blue glow. This glow was still extremely clear even under the sunlight, and it seemed to cover the sunlight in the sky.

Shi Miaorou couldn't help but stand up and look towards the Divine Bird Temple.

The strange phenomenon that appeared in the Temple of the Divine Bird meant that the Divine Bird had awakened. However, no one knew whether any changes would occur after the Divine Bird awakened.

Although the divine bird had never fallen asleep before, according to records in ancient books, every time the divine bird fell asleep and woke up, its physical form would change.

More or less, there will always be some.

The guards in the distance naturally noticed the strange phenomenon in the Temple of the Divine Bird. Although their faces were full of curiosity, they remained calm.

As time passed, the brilliant blue light that enveloped the Temple of the Divine Bird faded again, and finally disappeared.

At the same time, a dazzling figure suddenly appeared in front of the Temple of the Divine Bird, suspended in the void in front of the Temple of the Divine Bird, and the light it emitted was even more brilliant and dazzling!
Shi Miaorou looked up and saw that the feathers of the divine bird floating in the void had undergone a drastic change. If the feathers of the divine bird were just a faint colorful color before, now the feathers of the divine bird have completely turned into a gorgeous colorful light!
The five-colored divine light was as brilliant as a rainbow, emitting a dazzling divine light that shone into the distance!
Red, gold, purple, black and white!

As for the previous blue color, it disappeared without a trace!
However, when the five kinds of divine light were flowing, blue light also quickly appeared. Not only that, other lights flashed as well!

The five-colored divine light does not just have five colors!
After a moment, the gorgeous five-colored divine light slowly faded away, revealing Bai Zhi inside.

Bai Zhi was also observing the feathers on his body. This time the changes were more in appearance. As for other aspects, there were not many changes.

Bai Zhi knew that this was because Shi Miaorou had not left yet. Only after Shi Miaorou truly left would he truly enter a new stage of evolution and growth.

At the same time, when the colorful divine light flashed, mysterious fonts flashed on Bai Zhi's north, chest, abdomen, wings, and head.

That is the foundation of the evolution and growth of the divine bird, and also the source of its magical powers.

Bai Zhi could clearly feel that his evolution from the beginning to now was just simple growth, and as for his magical powers, it was just a simple increase in quantity.

And after the last evolution, perhaps there will be a real big change, and quantitative change will lead to qualitative change!

However, this is just Bai Zhi's own feeling, and he is not sure whether it will really be the case and will produce a qualitative change.

Bai Zhi thought in his heart, and then withdrew the dazzling divine light emanating from his body. Shi Miaorou in front also walked over and looked at Bai Zhi, who had turned into colorful and even multicolored, with surprise in her eyes.

People yearn for beautiful things, and Bai Zhi's changes are undoubtedly beautiful, not to mention that Bai Zhi also has the identity of a divine bird, which will only make people all over the world flock to him more.

"The divine bird has grown again?"

Shi Miaorou asked with concern, while her eyes kept scanning Bai Zhi's body.

“It’s not all about growth…”

Bai Zhi had no intention of hiding anything, but he didn't know how to express it, so he could only say: "I think you also know the reason for my growth..."

"……Understood!"

Hearing Bai Zhi's words, Shi Miaorou did not show too much surprise, but just nodded slightly and said: "I may not have much time left. By then, you, the Divine Bird, will have truly grown up."

"By that time, I may no longer be alive, but the divine bird will still exist. I wonder who will be the next destined person for the divine bird..."

"The next destined person..."

After hearing what Shi Miaorou said, Bai Zhi was silent for a moment. The next destined person?

I'm afraid there won't be another destined person!
Bai Zhi, who knew history, naturally knew that in the original history, the Qing Dynasty came after the Ming Dynasty, but history had changed at this time, and there would be no new dynasty after the Ming Dynasty.

And I, who just told my best friend, will also enter that familiar yet unfamiliar era and city. I wonder if I will meet people or things that I once knew?
I'm afraid not.

After all, those are memories of previous lives.

Not getting an answer from the divine bird, Shi Miaorou did not continue asking. After all, even the divine bird might not know who the next destined person would be.

Who can tell what will happen in the future?

However, Shi Miaorou was still somewhat worried about the Ming Dynasty at that time. After all, it was the dynasty she had established herself, so how could she not care about it at all?

So Shi Miaorou couldn't help but look at the divine bird and said seriously: "I just hope that the divine bird can take care of the Ming Dynasty in the future. After all, compared with previous dynasties, the Ming Dynasty at this time is truly for the country and the people."

"Of course, if a country better than the Ming Dynasty appeared in the future, it would mean that the Ming Dynasty would also perish..."

Shi Miaorou did not ask Bai Zhi to protect the Ming Dynasty at all costs.

Hearing Shi Miaorou entrusting her with the care of her son as if she were arranging her funeral affairs, Bai Zhi shook his head slightly and looked towards Shi Miaorou.

From another perspective, although Shi Miaorou was filled with deathly aura, there was still time.

So he shook his head and said, "Don't be in a hurry to talk about this. Maybe the Ming Dynasty is better than you think."

"Hopefully!"

Shi Miaorou also nodded.

……

Such a large country undoubtedly has many things to deal with. At the same time, the vast territory also requires the ability to connect such a large territory together. This connection is not simply a geographical connection, but more of a cultural connection.

As for the areas surrounding China, there is no need to say much. They are already in the radiation zone and cultural circle of Chinese Confucian culture, and naturally have a centripetal force towards Chinese civilization.

China is the major clan, and they are the minor clan.

But further away, this is not the case.

For example, Australia in the far southern hemisphere and the Americas on the other side of the earth are two continents that are prone to splitting and becoming independent in the future.

Of course, some people have thought that those regions should be independent. After all, the people above them are all Chinese, with yellow skin, black hair and speaking the Ming language. In the final analysis, they are all one family.

But wouldn’t it be better if there was no division?
Of course, as a Chinese nation, the unification of the world seems to have been engraved in their bones for a long time, so it is easier to instill this idea accordingly.

"Some time ago, a white man was plotting treason in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, trying to split the Ming Dynasty!"

"No wonder the Ming Dynasty has paid more and more attention to these things in recent years, especially in Australia. Tongkanghui officials tell us to believe in the Ming Dynasty and oppose secession every day."

"The Ming Dynasty is so powerful, why does it want to split? I think the Ming officials are just too concerned!"

"It's better than doing nothing. This will also prevent the villains from doing anything bad to the Ming Dynasty."

"By the way, I heard that the Ming Navy has already set off for the so-called Kingdom of Great Britain to settle accounts with those people!" "Really? That would be really satisfying!"

"If the invaders can go, I can go too! If they, the barbarians, can go, why can't we?"

"According to the time, he should be back soon, and the good news should have been reported to the capital city!"

"..."

But the person who was talking was sitting in a teahouse by the sea. The sound of waves in the distance could be heard from time to time, as well as the sea breeze. It seemed that drinking tea by the sea had a different artistic conception.

As several people were discussing, they saw a large ship suddenly appear on the sea in the distance. Above the ship was fluttering the Xuanniao flag of the Ming Dynasty, indicating that this ship was an official ship of the Ming Dynasty.

"Is that an official Ming ship?"

"It should be!"

The people in the teahouse on the coast cast their eyes towards the big ship in the sea, their faces full of curiosity and expectation.

The official ships of the Ming Dynasty were special ships for officials to travel on. They were the channels for officials to return to the Ming mainland or for the delivery of official letters.

The appearance of the Ming Dynasty's official ships has given everyone some expectations.

After all, this kind of Ming Dynasty ship only departs or arrives once a month.

On the American continent, the climate in the cities along the coastline is pleasant, seagulls are flying, and people from the Ming Dynasty come here to play. They walk on the beach and feel the sea breeze.

In the inland, a large number of trains departed and arrived, pulling huge carriages filled with various minerals.

And ahead, a huge open-air ore mine exists, and a large number of miners are busy at work.

The minerals mined here will be transported to coastal areas by train for use in factories in coastal areas, and more will be transported to the mainland of Ming by ship for use in the mainland of Ming.

As the sun sets, the miners can finally take a break after a busy day. They drag their tired bodies to the tavern and begin their day's rest.

It would be a lie to say that mining work is not tiring, but it does provide more time to rest. They get together and chat with each other.

At this time, someone said:
"Today, news came from the Ming mainland that the Ming navy fleet has arrived in the Kingdom of Great Britain!"

"Already here? Yes, such a long time has passed, it should be here."

"How is it? What's the news? Has Great Britain compensated us Ming Dynasty?"

"The news was very detailed. It said that when the Ming fleet arrived, they used courtesy first and then force. However, the people from the so-called Great Britain simply refused to acknowledge them and even tried to cheat. So, the Ming fleet had no choice but to bombard the Great Britain..."

Hearing this, everyone present pricked up their ears, looked intently at the person who spoke, and at the same time their hearts were filled with excitement.

"Under the attack of the Ming army, the army of the Kingdom of Great Britain was vulnerable. Our Ming army directly attacked their capital...London, and took back all the valuables in their palace as compensation to our Ming army!"

"Of course, there is also the military expenses for our Ming army's battle and the navy fleet's crossing of the ocean!"

"After all, we are going there for them, so naturally they have to get the military funds!"

Hearing this, the people present were delighted and shouted "What a joy!"

"You are just a tiny country, not even as big as an island in our Ming Dynasty, yet you dare to offend our Ming Dynasty!"

On the wall of the pub, there was a world map hanging on it. With the pointing of fingers, everyone knew where the so-called Kingdom of Great Britain was.

"And then? Are the treasures in the British Palace enough to cover our military expenses?"

"Naturally not enough!"

"The Ming Tongkang Army is supported by our Tongkang Association to protect the people of our Ming Dynasty. Although we also want an explanation when we go to Great Britain, the other party refuses to admit it. Naturally, they need to pay for all the expenses, otherwise we have no choice but to do so!"

"that is!"

"How can we, the great army of the Tongkang Society, be fooled by such a small country?!"

"So, the army of my Great Ming Dynasty will make their king... which is equivalent to the emperor. Of course, they are naturally unworthy of being the emperor."

"After we capture their king, we will make him sign a treaty with the Ming Dynasty, requiring him to compensate the Ming Dynasty with 30 million Ming Yuanbao!"

"Wow! Thirty million in treasure!"

"This is too much!"

"They deserve it!"

"Thirty million Ming Dynasty gold ingots?! I would have to go without food and drink for hundreds of years to save up enough!"

"..."

How much are 30 million Ming Yuanbao?

One Ming Yuanbao was equivalent to one tael of silver. It was the new currency of the Ming Dynasty, pegged to silver. There were also paper currencies.

One Ming Yuanbao can be divided into one hundred Ming coins. One Ming Yuanbao can support an ordinary family for a month!
"So, does the Kingdom of Great Britain have so much money?"

"Still not, so let them pay it back in installments, but they also have to pay interest!"

"They deserve it. Being kind to the enemy is being cruel to yourself!"

"30 million yuan treasure..."

……

Above the South China Sea, two ironclad ships and three supply ships braved the wind and waves and quickly headed towards the Ming mainland.

In the distance from the five ships, civilian merchant ships of the Ming Dynasty could be seen following them, but the Ming Dynasty ships did not drive them away.

After all, the purpose of the Ming Navy's existence, in addition to defending the country, is to protect the safety of civilian ships in the sea.

Therefore, clearing the way for civilian ships is also a form of protection.

The Ming general on the naval ship looked at the civilian ships behind and couldn't help but sigh:
"In the inland sea of ​​the Ming Dynasty, the ships of ordinary people are still safe. They only need to deal with natural disasters. But in the open sea, I am afraid they will have to face more disasters!"

He led the Ming Dynasty ships across the ocean and encountered too many things overseas. On the sea, there were countless pirates, and most of these pirates were white Westerners.

If there were no Ming Dynasty ships to protect civilian ships, they would be nothing more than fat sheep in the eyes of pirates!
(End of this chapter)