"That's right."
Lin Ke nodded and continued speaking.
"You see, Persian craftsmen can create the most exquisite carpets and gold and silver utensils in the entire Mediterranean world, which is something our holy Egyptian craftsmen envy."
“Our craftsmen have to spend more time and energy to create something that is barely comparable to that of Persian craftsmen.”
Nadir Shah listened to Lin Ke's words, nodded, and signaled the other party to continue.
"And the grain production of Holy Egypt is enough to feed a population several times larger than today's. Our papyrus and flax are commodities that everyone is vying to buy."
"If your country wants to achieve this, it will take more time, effort and cost."
"Just think about it, what would happen if our kingdom only focused on what we are good at?"
"We can then use our things to exchange for more things from your country, and you can do the same."
"To some extent, this approach can benefit both Holy Egypt and Persia, and create greater value."
Nadir Shah stopped nodding when he heard this, and just widened his eyes slightly.
Of course, what Lin Ke is talking about now is the theory from his previous life, which is too advanced for Nadir Shah.
But this was the most vivid example that Nadir Shah could understand.
He paused for a moment, making sure the other party had caught up with his train of thought before continuing.
"What I just said was only about Persia and Holy Egypt."
"You see, Athenian sailors were able to steer the fastest ships on the sea, and Phoenician merchants were well-versed in market conditions."
"These are not accidental, but are due to the unique advantages that each of us has."
Nadir Shah nodded thoughtfully, clearly understanding the argument.
"The situation is that Persia is expending enormous manpower and resources cultivating unsuitable land, while Egyptian craftsmen are unable to fully utilize their talents due to the lack of high-quality raw materials."
"This is not only a waste of resources, but also a constraint on the people of our kingdom."
"Not to mention, if war breaks out, all production will be affected, affecting a whole series of kingdoms and civilizations."
Lin Ke paused, then took half a step forward.
His speech also slowed down slightly.
"King of kings, imagine this."
“What would happen if we allowed the free flow of goods and services without artificial barriers?”
"Persia could exchange a small amount of high-quality handicrafts for sufficient food, and Holy Egypt could obtain the metals and other resources it needed by exporting agricultural products."
"Athens' shipbuilding technology could benefit all nations without requiring each nation to spend decades developing the same technology."
Nadir Shah's eyes widened even more. It was obvious that this was the first time he had heard such a statement.
"Holy Pharaoh, please continue."
Even Nadir Shah's voice had a little more respect.
"Not only will this improve the standard of living in every country, but more importantly, when our economies are closely connected, the cost of war will rise dramatically."
"Then peace becomes even more precious."
He did not use any complex terminology in his words, which were based entirely on his understanding of the world and the knowledge from his past lives.
But after Lin Ke gave examples of Persia and Greece, it became more convincing.
"Look, King of kings, if the Persians could eat the grain of Egypt every day, they wouldn't have to worry about running out of food."
"The holy Egyptians' homes are filled with Persian ornaments, and the Greek ships are laden with goods from both sides. Who would be willing to disrupt this mutually beneficial situation?"
"We can make a lot of money, and your people will love you even more."
"And if you conquer Greece, you probably won't be able to acquire their shipbuilding technology. On the contrary, occupying this land might even bring down the Persian Empire."
"The king of Sparta is a good example."
"Given the first opportunity, they would take up arms and rebel against the Persian Empire once again."
"So, today I not only saved the King of Sparta, but also helped your empire."
"King of kings."
Nadir Shah was shocked.
These words were like a bolt of lightning splitting the night sky, instantly illuminating Nadir Shah's thoughts.
His pupils suddenly contracted and his facial muscles twitched slightly in shock.
Even his lips parted unconsciously but no sound came out, and his whole body was frozen in place as if he had been cast under a petrification spell.
Because Lin Ke's remarks completely overturned his cognition.
He never thought that letting the enemy king go was actually a strategy, let alone that this behavior would eventually benefit his own empire.
This kind of thinking was completely beyond the scope of his decades of accumulated military and political experience.
"Help...help my empire?"
It took Nadir Shah several seconds to find his voice again.
But there was even more disbelief in the tone.
"Holy Pharaoh, you..."
His words came to an abrupt halt because he found that he could no longer deny the facts before him.
Because the Holy Pharaoh in front of him not only demonstrated the power of Holy Egypt, but also put forward refreshing ideas in front of him, the King of Kings.
What’s even more frightening is that these ideas may sound absurd at first, but they make sense when you think about them carefully.
Even, various possibilities began to emerge unconsciously in Nadir Shah's mind.
According to the Holy Pharaoh, by establishing trade relations with Greece, Persia could not only obtain abundant agricultural products, but also advanced technology and knowledge.
Persia, no longer having to worry about food shortages, could invest more resources in other more valuable areas.
In the long run, this is indeed a wise strategy.
"I have fought all my life, and have always relied on military conquest and intimidation to expand my territory."
"But you, Holy Pharaoh, actually said that letting the enemy go would actually benefit us?"
This way of thinking was completely unfamiliar to him, even subversive.
He was used to calculating the comparison of military strength and planning to capture cities and territories, rather than thinking about the mutual influence of culture and economy.
This new perspective confused and amazed him, just like a scholar who had studied astronomy all his life and believed that the earth was flat, but was suddenly told that the earth was actually round.
Nadir Shah took a deep breath, an attempt to calm the shock in his heart.
He had to admit that although Lin Ke's views sounded counterintuitive at first, they had their own internal logic upon closer examination.
Especially considering the strength just demonstrated by the Holy Pharaoh, the credibility of these views has increased dramatically.
"So, Holy Pharaoh..."
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