What Lin Ke said is also the core of Lin Ke’s thinking.
Of course, this is not about seeking a one-time solution to the problem, but about establishing a sustainable framework so that future conflicts can be resolved in a "Holy Egypt" manner.
Upon hearing this, the Greek diplomat was noticeably silent for a moment, seemingly digesting the information.
Then he frowned slightly and asked in a more personal tone.
"Holy Pharaoh, it seems you have quite a few opinions on these issues."
"Your words remind me of another person in the city-state of Athens."
"That person also said something similar to you, but..."
At this point, the diplomat's expression became increasingly confused.
"With all due respect, Holy Pharaoh."
"What exactly makes you so keen to promote this plan? As far as I know, Holy Egypt does not have deep diplomatic relations with Greece, nor does it have any feud with Persia."
"Why on earth are you intervening in this Greek-Persian affair?"
"Please don't tell me anything about the World Conference again."
This question directly cuts into the most critical part, which is Lin Ke’s motivation.
To diplomats, behavior that is not clearly motivated by interests is incomprehensible.
So, Lin Ke turned to the diplomat and looked him straight in the eyes.
"Because a peaceful Mediterranean is beneficial to everyone, especially to all the kingdoms and civilizations that have surrounded it."
"Holy Egypt may not have been directly involved in the conflict between Greece and Persia, but we were equally affected by the instability that war brought."
"You see, refugee flows, trade disruptions, rampant piracy—these problems know no borders."
"Once war breaks out, it will definitely affect Holy Egypt."
"So, these problems can only be solved if we work together and if the Mediterranean is at peace."
Lin Ke's words contained both lofty idealism and realistic considerations of pragmatism, which left the diplomats with no way to refute.
He pondered for a moment, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Lin Ke completely changed.
This diplomat actually bowed slightly to Lin Ke respectfully.
"The foresight of Saint Pharaoh is truly admirable."
“However, as you said, change requires real action to support it.”
When Lin Ke heard this, he just widened his eyes slightly and spread out his arms.
"This will require your cooperation, especially the support of an influential leader like Pericles."
"Is it right?"
Having said that, Lin Ke looked far away in the direction of the Greek fleet.
He was well aware that what he was doing now had actually harmed the interests of Greece, not to mention that he had expressed his willingness to stand on the side of Persia in order to prevent the war.
He also needs to know what Greece's attitude towards Holy Egypt is today.
So, Lin Ke came up with a solution.
"By the way, this Athenian diplomat."
“Although Holy Egypt and Greece have never sent envoys to each other, and we have had many unpleasant experiences with Greece before.”
"But I wonder if, if possible, I could go and see General Pericles in person?"
"For some things, face-to-face conversations might be more efficient than using messengers."
"What do you think?"
The diplomat was visibly stunned when he heard this.
The request clearly took the diplomat by surprise.
His eyes moved quickly to Lin Ke, and then glanced at the Holy Egyptian fleet behind him.
Then, his gaze fell on the God of the Desert and the Nile and Nantong, obviously weighing the pros and cons.
"This... This is probably not very convenient, Holy Pharaoh."
The diplomat responded cautiously.
"General Pericles has a very tight schedule, and I must relay the news here first..."
Lin Ke smiled slightly.
"Don't worry, I can go alone and don't need to bring any entourage."
"This was not an official visit, just a private meeting."
The proposal surprised the diplomats even more.
He hesitated for a moment, then simply lowered his voice.
"This... Holy Pharaoh, this is really too hasty."
Lin Ke just continued to persist.
"This is very important. If the right moment is missed, General Pericles may miss a great opportunity."
This aroused the diplomat's interest: "What opportunity are you referring to?"
Lin Ke smiled mysteriously.
"This is something I hope to discuss personally with General Pericles, and it could transform Greece's position in the Mediterranean."
The weight of this sentence made the diplomat fall into deep thought, but his expression now had a hint of sarcasm, and it was obvious that he did not believe what Lin Ke said now.
He was silent for a moment, then made a decision.
"Well, Holy Pharaoh."
"Please allow me to report this request to General Pericles first. This is all I can do now."
Lin Ke nodded: "Of course, I can understand."
"However, please tell General Pericles that I greatly admire his wisdom and foresight and hope to have the opportunity to consult him in person."
When the diplomat heard this, he nodded slightly puzzled. After all, in his opinion, Pericles and the Saint Pharaoh had no communication at all, and they had only heard a little about each other.
So Lin Ke’s words seemed a little incomprehensible to him, but he didn’t care and just turned around and prepared to leave.
At this time, Lin Ke stopped him: "By the way, there is one more thing."
"Please tell General Pericles that the Holy Pharaoh is very interested in Greek culture and philosophy."
"We believe that exchanges between different civilizations will be an important channel for resolving future conflicts."
The diplomat looked at Lin Ke deeply, then nodded solemnly.
"Yes, Holy Pharaoh, I will convey this to General Pericles word for word."
The diplomat left, and Lin Ke stood at the side of the ship, looking at the sea level in the distance.
The Greek diplomat said this and left, returning to his ship.
Lin Ke watched them leave with an indifferent expression.
At this time, Nan Tong came to Lin Ke and watched the Greek envoys going away.
"Your Majesty, the Holy Pharaoh, you are able to deal with two powerful civilizations in the Mediterranean with your own strength."
"It really makes me admire you."
"However, I think what the other party said does make sense. If Persia and Greece go to war, wouldn't Holy Egypt be able to reap the benefits?"
"All you need to do is say a word, and the Holy Egyptian Alliance will set foot on this land. We will give you their territory as a gift."
When Lin Ke heard this, he just shook his head slightly.
After all, the long war has affected the development of Holy Egypt, and Lin Ke hopes to shift his attention to the current Holy Egypt.
Therefore, the World Conference is very important to him, as it concerns the reputation of Holy Egypt and its future role and development in the Mediterranean.
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