The team of Chu Hao and others marched from the Western Shire to the Eastern Gushan. They would pass through several human towns on the way, especially near the Blue Mountain where the dwarves of the Kingdom under the Mountain currently gather. The number of dwarves in these towns began to gradually increase. , and Chu Hao and others also for the first time truly experienced the plight of the dwarves, especially the dwarves of the Kingdom under the mountain.
The real-life prequel to The Lord of the Rings is an early work by the author Tolkien. It is a Hobbit adventure plot similar to a fairy tale. The book does not describe the embarrassment of these dwarves, nor does it describe a large number of hiding places of the dark side. , but now what Chu Hao and the others are experiencing is a world, a world after the reality of the Lord of the Rings movie. Here, it is no longer just like a fairy tale where there is no need to think about eating, drinking, and survival. Here, it is In a real world of life and death, these dark sides have always existed.
When passing through these towns, Chu Hao and the others clearly saw the living conditions of these dwarves. They lived in thatched houses at the edge of the towns. The slightly better ones were broken stone houses piled with broken stones, not to mention the same as those of the Hobbits. Compared with the comfortable cave houses, they are not as good as the ordinary human poor. They wear coarse linen clothes or even shabby clothes, with a lot of ashes and dirt on their bodies. Moreover, these dwarves are generally very thin. They should have They are dwarves who are shorter than humans, but unusually thick. This is not reflected in these people at all. They are short and thin. They no longer look like dwarves, but more like dwarfs or skinny goblins.
Chu Hao finally understood why when the dwarf prince Thorin Oakenshield, who had such prestige, summoned his people to retake his kingdom that had been invaded by the evil dragon, only these twelve or three people came forward. The reason was simple. The twelve or three people are considered to be the best among the dwarves. Precisely because they are the best, they basically don't look too bad, whether they keep their weapons or maintain their strong bodies, at least They are like real dwarves, who still have the energy and money to go on big adventures. Compared to them, most dwarves are already living in dire straits, and their weapons and armor may have long been worn out. Sold to others, their bodies are malnourished due to long-term hunger, and they may have to breathe for a long time after moving for a while. They have long been erased by life, and their dreams have been erased. If there must be an adjective, they have lived like walking zombies. Average.
This group of dwarves from the kingdom under the mountain were driven out of their homeland by the fire dragon and wandered in human society. They no longer had their own land, their own country, their own army, and their own wealth. They only had The strength of a dwarf, but sometimes strength is very valuable, sometimes it is the least valuable thing. Human beings have good and bad, there are kind gentlemen, and of course there are shameless profiteers. The life of this group of dwarves among humans is... It makes sense, and you must know that not all dwarves are craftsmen, warriors, or craftsmen. Like those ordinary dwarf civilians, countless people died of disease and hunger.
In addition to these, Chu Hao also saw another phenomenon, that is, in addition to the physical poverty of these dwarves, their spirits seemed to have begun to collapse. These dwarves had a kind of flinch when they looked at any human being, as if they were in the real world. Most poor people, like the rich second generation driving a sports car, may scold them with disdain, but when they really see each other face to face, they will definitely look away, and there will be an emotion and expression of inferiority in them. , and this is what Chu Hao saw about the state of the dwarves in these towns. They are almost no longer dwarves. When the generation of the kingdom under the mountain all die of old age, the new generation of dwarves will forget the glory and glory of their ancestors, and they will just Exist in the human world, and then become thieves, thieves, gangsters, hooligans, or even disappear directly. Even if they do not disappear, this nation will be like the Gypsy nation in reality, and eventually become a de facto member of the human country. second-class ethnic group.
As for the former kingdom under the mountain, the glory and glory of their ancestors will be like their historical epic, but it will be limited to legends and history. They will be addicted to it, but there is no way to recreate this glory, and All this requires is the death of the first generation of dwarves from the Yamashita Kingdom, and the birth of a new generation of dwarves. In fact, the Yamashita Kingdom has truly been completely destroyed since then.
Chu Hao somewhat understood Thorin's recklessness and persistence. In the movie, his image was more of the stubbornness of a dwarf, hostile to elves, scrupulous about almost all outside help, and anxious to return to his solitude. Shan, who is eager to take back his kingdom, has reached the point of being impatient. Many times he even behaves a little bit stupid. The reason is precisely this. He may have foreseen the future of his people. The real destruction of the kingdom under the mountain is right in front of him, and he can no longer wait. If he waits until he is completely old and does not even have the strength to take up arms, then who can restore the kingdom? No, no more, and this time The expedition can be said to be his last attempt. He is even ready to sacrifice everything and put the future of the entire ethnic group on his shoulders.
Is it worth it? Is such a burden really worth it? No, perhaps the question should be, is it not worth it
I don't know why, Chu Hao felt a kind of sympathy for the same person. This was not sympathy or pity. Solin was a hero. Sympathy and pity were an insult to him. It was more like an indescribable feeling. Unknown empathy, because they both bear the same burden
Can I go to the Blue Mountains
After leaving a human city, the next stop will be the checkpoint closest to the Blue Mountain, and then it will cross over to the plains, and then close to the forest. And there, close to the forest, is where you will encounter in the plot. The giant monster, also known as the ogre, was what Chu Hao suggested to Thorin at this moment.
Thorin and Gandalf were both stunned for a while, and they didn't know how to answer for a moment, because it was not a smooth journey to the Blue Mountains, and it could even be said to be a detour. Thorin wanted to refuse directly, but as a Out of respect for the wizard, he still asked: The location of the Blue Mountain is not convenient, which will add two to three days to our trip, so I do not plan to go to the Blue Mountain unless it is really necessary.
is necessary
Chu Hao was silent for a moment and said: I have many weapons, and I need many weapons, because my mission requires it, and you, the great king under the mountain, Thorin Oakenshield, son of Thorn, grandson of Thor, believe me, a wizard If you want to take back your kingdom under the mountain, this trip is absolutely necessary.
Blue Mountain may be the only shining point for the dwarves of the Kingdom under the Mountain. When the Kingdom under the Mountain was occupied by the evil dragon, the dwarves of the Kingdom under the Mountain, that is, the Turin dwarves, were forced to leave their homes and became homeless. During that time, it was Thorin who found a place for them to live in the Blue Mountains. This is a mountain range that is not suitable for farming and living. It is completely different from the situation in Gushan, which has a towering peak on a plain. The plains there are suitable for establishing subsidiary towns, as well as for planting and hunting. Coupled with the rich mineral veins in the solitary mountain, this is what makes the kingdom under the mountain so prosperous and powerful, famous throughout the Middle-earth world.
After leaving the kingdom under the mountain, the Turin dwarves had to live. The reason why Thorin was so loved by his people was because he found the Blue Mountains, especially the southern area of the Crescent River Bend in the Blue Mountains, where there are rich mineral resources. , this area is uninhabited and does not belong to any human country. It can be said that this is the lifeblood of the Turin line of dwarves. They rely on the minerals there to build weapons, armor, and various iron products needed by humans. This is exchanged for food, cloth, and various daily necessities. It can be said that it is precisely because of the prosperity here in the Blue Mountains that the Turin line of dwarves can continue to this day, and the largest number of Turin dwarves live here, and Chu Hao also Want to confirm another thing here
Thorin was still silent. He did not agree. Logically speaking, a wizard spoke with prophecies and foresights. It did not involve big problems or problems, but it was just a delay in the trip for a few days. Thorin There was no need to be so hesitant, which made Chu Hao more sure of the guess in his mind.
At this time, the oldest dwarf spoke: Perhaps, we should not let the dwarves in the Blue Mountains know our itinerary and whereabouts. After all, our adventure may need to be kept extremely confidential. After all, There are too many people who covet the treasures of our kingdom under the mountain, including humans, elves, even orcs, and maybe dwarves.
Chu Hao looked at Gandalf, but saw that Gandalf was just smoking silently, while the other dwarves had always been noisy, but when Chu Hao passed by the Blue Mountain, they all fell silent. Chu Haoden After a pause, he said: Is it really just like this? Is it really just because we want to keep it secret, so we don't pass through the Blue Mountains? Maybe there are other reasons. Could it be the dwarves of the Turin lineage
Thorin interrupted Chu Hao's words at this time. He looked at Chu Hao deeply, and then said to the other dwarves: Let's go, we are passing by the Blue Mountain. Chu Hao is right, if only because he wants to keep it secret. , we don’t have to be afraid to go to the Blue Mountains, where we can take a short rest, sharpen our weapons, repair our leather armor more firmly, and bring more food and wine. Let's go, we don't have to be afraid of the Blue Mountains
Are you afraid
Chu Hao sighed inwardly, but did not speak again.
As for this conversation, the dwarves obviously knew something. They turned to the road passing through the Blue Mountains. They were very silent along the way, which could even be described as dull, and Gandalf seemed to know what was going on. , he was speechless all the way.
Only the members of the Arctic team and the hobbit Bilbo Baggins didn't understand what happened, why they had to pass through the Blue Mountain, and why they didn't pass through the Blue Mountain. They didn't understand these things, or even understood. The meaning of the previous conversation was better for the hobbit. Although he was curious, he was not familiar with the dwarves, so he did not have the temerity to ask. Naturally, it was impossible for everyone in the Arctic team to forget it like this. Zhang Heng, Tom, and Aoqi were the first to ask Chu Hao.
Chu Hao sighed, and asked Aoqi to use the spiritual chain to connect the Arctic team members, and said in his mind: Actually, you should have seen those dwarves before, right? If you look carefully, you can find those dwarves. Usually they are the elderly and the thin. Of course, thinness can be explained by not having enough to eat, not wearing warm clothes, and not sleeping well, but age is not the same thing, and no matter how embarrassed you were when you escaped from the Kingdom under the Mountain, if you had been There are rich people in the kingdom under the mountain. The gold they carry can be used to buy land or manor in a human country. No matter what, it is unbelievable to be in this kind of embarrassment. Combined with the prosperity of the Blue Mountain and Thorin, The fact that only twelve dwarves followed him when he regained the kingdom for the first time, the situation must have been obvious.
Any state power, except for the elves, why are the elves exceptions? Because they are immortal, at least the elves in the Lord of the Rings world are immortal. Immortality means that even if there is a class, it should be closer to glory, and They are not a type of real nobles. In fact, it can be seen from the movie that in the country of elves, basically even the common people wear luxurious clothes and enjoy an elegant and high-end life. Therefore, before I I just told you that elves are basically the natural aristocrats of this world because of their immortality.
Except for the special immortal elves, other races, as long as they are political, whether they are humans, dwarves, orcs, etc., are divided into kings, nobles, rich people, commoners, and poor people. I actually don’t have to deal with reality on this point. As an example, you should all understand that this is a kind of class division, which is almost inevitable unless the country's wealth has reached the point where it can benefit all people. The original Yamashita Kingdom was so rich that even civilians there You can live very well, so this kingdom is famous for its wealth throughout Middle-earth.
But once the Kingdom under the Mountain and its wealth are lost, then the Turin dwarves, as a non-immortal biological species, will be classed. The simplest example is that the civilians of the Kingdom under the Mountain became extremely poor, and the blue people became destitute. The mountain, haha, I think it has been occupied by the nobles of the original Yamashita Kingdom. They occupied most of the mineral veins and land there, and then united with most of the craftsmen, blacksmiths, intellectuals, etc. of the Yamashita Kingdom, there Maintaining a peaceful life that is not too rich, but at least not degrading, and compared to the peaceful life they already have, why should they take the risk to fight the fire dragon? Maybe a failure will cost them their lives. He is not a fool, so he naturally refuses. In this way, only twelve dwarves will follow Thorin, and they don’t want to go back to the Blue Mountains.
Because, greed, being content with the status quo, being greedy for life and fearing death, aren't they the common manifestations of those with vested interests
Chu Hao sneered, and continued: Thorin may have obligations to the dwarves of the Turin lineage, especially the dwarf nobles, so he could have been king in the Blue Mountains, but he gave this land to these people, and these people Although I support him, it is more of a verbal expression. Otherwise, there will be only twelve dwarves accompanying him. He has this obligation, but I do not have this obligation. I need to lead you to complete the mission. If possible, I hope you can help. Lin, the enemy we have to fight is too powerful. I need soldiers, a lot of soldiers, so
You see, I am making trouble in this world and turning it upside down. Don’t think that only in the real world can there be people who are members of the heaven party on earth. It is not that only in the real world there can be people who want to divide the land from local tyrants. I am here.
When Chu Hao said this, his eyes were filled with murderous intent. He said coldly: I'll call you too.