The Rise Of Australasia

Chapter 419: Chapter 346: Sydney Royal Zoo_2

Fortunately, every hunt went smoothly along the way, and even if there were occasional snakes and insects, they would flee quickly because of the arrival of the large hunting party.

Very few wild animals are unafraid of humans. When faced with a large, unfamiliar "animal" they have never seen before, these snakes, insects, and other animals would also feel scared.

As early as when Arthur went hunting, the news of his successful capture of a white reindeer had already been released by the newspapers, attracting attention from many media outlets and people alike.

Even some European media reached out to Arthur to get the firsthand information on the event.

Although the religious atmosphere in Europe was no longer as strong as it used to be, the capture of a genuine wild white reindeer was still definitely a memorable and worthwhile event to promote.

While the advancement of science could explain many things and reduced the significance and legend of gods, when something astonishing happened, people would still resort to miracles to explain it.

The influence brought on by thousands of years of religion could not be easily eradicated in a short time. Even in the later generations, over 100 years later, there were still numerous religious believers, right?

Not to mention that it was an era when technology had just begun to develop, and most of the technologies had not yet been unveiled or born.

In Australasia, Arthur had been honorably praised as the Divine's Chosen Son, widely believed to be appointed by God to help build Australasia into a prosperous land.

Considering Arthur's achievements over the past ten years or so, his reputation and support among the people soared.

If people held him in high regard and offered wholehearted support before, now they were utterly fanatical and eagerly pursued him.

Unfortunately, it wasn't the Middle Ages anymore; otherwise, the promotion of such a miracle, coupled with the lively wild white reindeer, would have added to Arthur's divine aura.

When the caravan arrived at Sydney Palace, there was already a large crowd gathered outside, wanting to personally witness the appearance of the wild white reindeer and to welcome and cheer for Arthur, who had already become a great monarch in the eyes of the Australasians, even though the history of the country had seen only one monarch.

Unfortunately, the white reindeer was well protected, and people just caught a glimpse of it before it disappeared from their sight.

However, much to everyone's delight, the royal guards soon spread the news that Arthur had decided to display the white deer at the Sydney Royal Zoo, starting in three days.

During the exhibition of the white deer, the Sydney Royal Zoo would no longer have time restrictions, and it would be open seven days a week for ticket purchases and visits.

Even more, there would be discounts for Australasians at the Sydney Royal Zoo. With proper legal citizen status and proof, they could enjoy a 30% discount on the zoo's tickets.

In fact, the Royal Zoo didn't make much money from ticket sales. Even with the added popularity brought on by the white reindeer, the daily ticket sales would only increase a few times over, and it was hard to say if they would reach 10,000 Australian dollars.

Since it couldn't make money anyway, why not give the people of Australasia a practical preferential treatment, and in the process, win over their affection once again?

It is important to know that after the news of Arthur hunting a white reindeer reached Europe, it would inevitably attract a number of European tourists and media.

And the fact that the Australasian people could enjoy discounted zoo tickets would also give them a sense of national pride.

Even when confronting Europeans, the people of Australasia would have an advantage, which embodies their national pride.

Consequently, Arthur, who played a primary role in creating this situation and making the people of Australasia feel superior to the Europeans in some areas, would surely be pursued and admired by the people of Australasia.

National pride is crucial to a country's development and can even determine whether a country can prosper.

How can a nation be confident in outperforming other countries if they cannot muster the self-esteem to face each other?

Again, how can a nation be able to become strong if it not only discourages the cultivation of national pride but also tramples on their own people while pursuing and coaxing the people from other countries?

The development of a country and national pride are closely related. Only when a country becomes strong and has sufficient confidence to protect its people can they nurture pride.

In one sentence: The reason I'm proud is that my country can firmly protect me, whereas yours cannot.

But if a nation deliberately praises others and ignores the feelings of its own people, how can it find confidence for its future while the grievances of its own people go unattended?

At present, Australasia sincerely protects its people and genuinely looks after their interests.

In return, the people also sincerely and passionately support the government, making every effort to make their beautiful country stronger.

Because the people of Australasia know that the homeland they devote themselves to building will also do its best to protect them and their interests.

As long as the people thrive and prosper alongside the country, both the people and the nation will be invincible.