"Speaking of Athens and Sparta, I heard that you, Greece, sent those two representatives to the World Conference?"
"Aren't you Greeks all from the same place?"
"Why send two representatives?"
Of course, Lin Ke pretended to be clear-headed and confused on purpose.
The Greek businessman hesitated for a moment, and when he heard Lin Ke's question, his eyes became wandering.
"Well... this is mainly due to the institutional problems of Greece and Holy Egypt. How should I put it..."
Lin Ke raised his head slightly at this time, and a soldier immediately turned around and left, heading towards the cargo hold.
Of course, the Greek merchants immediately understood what that meant.
"Your Majesty, we are Greek merchants, as you know. What you said is not something we should consider, so we really don't understand it clearly."
Lin Ke looked around and signaled his servants to retreat a few steps, leaving only Nan Tong, the succubus, and the god of the desert and the Nile by his side.
Just then, the soldier brought a bag of something that made a jingling sound. Just by hearing the sound, he knew it was a bag of heavy money.
"But why are your evaluations of Sparta and Athens so different?"
At this moment, the Greek businessman glanced at his money bag, his eyes rolling around.
"Oh, this one."
"It's hard to describe Sparta and Athens in a few words."
"The two city-states maintain an alliance on the surface, but in reality, they're constantly competing against each other in secret. I heard a while ago..."
He stopped talking halfway, his eyes rolling around, obviously still worried about something.
He didn't continue speaking until he turned his head and looked at his fleet.
"I also heard that they had a big quarrel over the war with the Persians. It seems that they couldn't reach a consensus on sending troops."
"In the end, the two sides parted ways on bad terms. However, the conflict between the Spartans and the Athenians is... "
At this moment, Lin Ke spoke slowly.
"I have received word that the Persian army is approaching Sparta and that the Persians are gathering their forces for a massive invasion."
"Did you know the news?"
The Greek merchant's mouth suddenly opened wide and his jaw almost dropped to the deck.
"What?! The Persians are going to attack Sparta? This! This is impossible!"
Lin Ke smiled.
"What's impossible?"
"The Persian Empire has always been ambitious, and the Greek city-states, as you said, are constantly divided. Now is the perfect time. Why don't the Persians seize the opportunity to expand?"
The Greek businessman looked confused.
"But...but I didn't hear anything along the way..."
"When I stopped at the port of Corinth, I only heard that Sparta had been holding frequent meetings recently, but no one mentioned that the Persians were going to invade..."
"Ah! Those councils at Sparta?"
Nan Tong glanced at Lin Ke at this time.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, it seems that the Persians are indeed planning a surprise attack."
"I'm afraid only the Spartans know this news now."
The Greek merchant finally came to his senses, his face filled with fear.
"Your Majesty, if it's true as you say, then Greece should be relatively safe. You know, those Spartans are stubborn and won't compromise until the very last moment!"
"Those guys only know how to fight. That's what they were born for."
"What they value most is honor. They have a tradition that warriors either return victorious with their shields or die on the battlefield and are carried back on their shields."
"However, the World Conference is about to be held. How can these Persians be so bold..."
Lin Ke smiled and nodded.
"A soldier always takes risks."
"Oh, one last question."
"Is the current king of Sparta named Leonidas?"
The Greek merchant nodded, and after hearing this, Lin Ke could confirm that something must have happened at Thermopylae.
So, at this time, Lin Ke took the small bag from the soldier and handed it to the Greek merchant.
"Here are some gold coins as a reward for you."
The Greek merchant bowed and just said "How embarrassing", then smiled and took it with both hands.
"Oh, Your Majesty, Holy Pharaoh, you are so generous!"
He seemed to be aware of the weight of the purse, and the light in his eyes became brighter.
"Also, spread the news that I'm meeting you here today, and that the Persians are approaching Thermopylae."
"I'll know if you're doing what I ask."
"As long as you complete this task, you will have a share of Holy Egypt's food in the future."
"The price is five hundred silver coins per ton."
When the other party heard this, he nodded vigorously.
"Of course, of course! Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
"You will soon find out that I have completed your request very well, because I am a businessman who keeps his word!"
"Then, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, I will take my leave first."
Lin Ke nodded and asked the soldiers to escort him to his boat: "Go."
"We'll see each other again."
The Greek merchant once again performed the Greek etiquette and then hurried away.
His ship quickly merged into the caravan, and then his fleet quickly moved farther and farther away from the Holy Egyptian fleet and disappeared on the horizon.
Nan Tong waited until he left before speaking: "Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, why did you reveal this information to that Greek merchant?"
At this time, Lin Ke looked at the direction where the other fleet left and spoke slowly.
"Because we are about to go to Thermopylae, releasing the news in advance can both help the Greeks and maintain our neutral position."
"Of course, you just heard it, right? Conflicts between Sparta and Greece have increased recently."
"Doing so will not only more effectively stop the war, but also allow more people to see the role of our Holy Egypt."
Nan Tong bowed slightly: "Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh is truly wise!"
"In this way, we are not only indebted to Sparta, but also to the whole of Greece!"
"So, by doing this, you can gain some support from Sparta and Athens at the World Conference!"
"However, I am still a little worried. If the Persians really attack Greece, will it affect the convening of the World Conference?"
Lin Ke nodded: "That's what I want to know too."
"The World Conference chose to hold the meeting at this critical moment, and they must have their considerations."
"It seems that someone is planning to watch a good show here."
Lin Ke smiled, and then continued to order the Holy Egyptian fleet to move forward.
He knew very well that the Greek merchant would not only pass on the news of the Persian invasion to the Spartans, but would also spread the news of the existence of the Holy Egyptian fleet.
In this way, both the Greeks and the Persians would know the position of Holy Egypt.
neutral.
Of course, in addition to this, they will also know that Holy Egypt now has its own fleet.
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