Chapter 93: Chapter 93 The Sky Bird’s Supremacy
"Absolutely."
The old man smiled, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. "In the Tang Kingdom, we also breed a massive bird called the Sky Bird. It can carry 10,000 passengers at a time, and its speed exceeds 3,000 kilometers per hour—five times faster than the carriages. If you choose to ride the Sky Bird, it will take only seven or eight hours to cover 20,000 kilometers."
These words left the third prince Zhao Feng and his entourage utterly stunned. They were already overwhelmed by the speed and efficiency of the carriages. But now, the revelation of an even faster mode of transportation—a Sky Bird capable of carrying thousands of passengers—was beyond belief.
A journey that would have taken years on foot or horseback could now be completed in mere hours.
"Just kidding! The Tang Kingdom controls the power of an air force. With these Sky Birds, they can ignore any terrain and reach any corner of the world!"
"Exactly! If the Tang Kingdom wanted to invade us, these Sky Birds could be deployed and, within a day, reach every corner of our nation. They could send millions of troops instantly, surround us, and leave us with no means to retaliate!"
"The Sky Birds pose an even greater threat than the carriages. While carriages require railway tracks and significant time to establish a network, Sky Birds only need flat land to take off and land. Their simplicity makes them even more formidable."
Discussions buzzed among Zhao Feng's men as they debated the military potential of these Sky Birds. The sheer idea of such mobility left them deeply unsettled. Even their country, far from the Tang Kingdom, felt vulnerable to an attack that could strike at any moment.
Someone voiced a skeptical thought, "But if the Sky Bird is so effective, why did the Tang Kingdom even bother with developing carriages and railway networks? Isn't it redundant and a waste of resources?"
"You don't understand," another explained. "The carriages serve a different purpose. While Sky Birds are fast, their carrying capacity is limited. Carriages, on the other hand, can transport vast quantities of goods and supplies—something Sky Birds can't match."
"Exactly. The Sky Bird is likely more expensive to maintain and harder to breed. It consumes a significant amount of resources, making it less practical for transporting materials over long distances. The Fire Horse, however, is much more reliable for such tasks."
"That makes sense. Combining land transport and air transport gives the Tang Kingdom unparalleled efficiency."
As the discussions continued, the group's initial confidence wavered. Earlier, they had believed they could resist the Tang Kingdom by sabotaging the railways. However, with the Sky Birds in play, such a tactic seemed futile. The Tang Kingdom's versatility left no gaps in their strategy.
"Your Highness, should we experience the Sky Bird, or should we stick to the carriages?" one of Zhao Feng's men asked.
"The Sky Bird," Zhao Feng decided without hesitation. "Time is of the essence. We can experience the carriages later, once we leave the Tang Kingdom."
The group soon arrived at the Sky Bird's airport.
Massive white structures loomed before them, with countless passengers bustling about the departure hall. The air buzzed with conversation and announcements echoing through the vast space.
Beyond the buildings lay an expansive field, where colossal Sky Birds stood majestically. Each bird was a towering behemoth, dwarfing the humans around them. Compared to the size of an ordinary person, the Sky Birds were like castles given life.
If compared to modern standards, the Sky Birds were ten times the size of a Boeing 747. Their sheer magnitude left Zhao Feng and his men in awe. Standing before such titanic creatures, they felt utterly insignificant.
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