"but......"
"That's so enviable."
Pachakutek looked at Lin Ke with a smile, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
"I never imagined that Holy Egypt would have such abundant food supplies!"
"According to what the Holy Pharaoh said, Holy Egypt is already a civilization where no one goes hungry!"
"I simply cannot imagine what kind of kingdom you are in."
"Your people must be very happy!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Ke also took a sip of wine along with Pachakutek.
Then, he also sighed.
After all, Lin Ke's current similar behavior is able to resonate with the other person's emotions and greatly shorten the distance between people.
As expected, Lin Ke's series of actions made Pachakutek show some doubt again.
“Alas, King Pachakutek is unaware of this.”
“In the past, Holy Egypt was not a kingdom with abundant food. At that time, half of our people were experiencing hunger one meal after another.”
"By the way, King Pachacuti, I remember you just said that the Inca's farmland depends on rainfall, and recently there have been frequent natural disasters. So what is the current situation of the Inca?"
When Lin Ke "took the initiative" to mention the situation of the Inca, Pachakutek finally showed a look of relief, as if he had just received rain after a long drought.
He had been maneuvering for a long time so that the Holy Pharaoh would take the initiative to ask about the Inca, so that he could naturally begin to introduce them.
According to Pachakutek, only in this way could he avoid arousing the "vigilance" of the Holy Pharaoh.
After all, asking for something yourself is completely different from someone else asking you for it.
The former involves handing over the initiative to the other party, while the latter is more like mutual assistance between allies.
Even if the results are the same, the nature of the results is completely different.
There's a difference between actively begging and being offered help.
Of course, Pachakutk did not intend to get straight to the point. What he needed to do now was to explain the situation and keep talking to the other party about the food issue.
Then he can look for an opportunity and choose the right time to speak.
It must be natural enough, and it must be so natural that it doesn't arouse Pharaoh's suspicion.
After all, the Holy Pharaoh had just said that he did not want Egypt to be targeted by other kingdoms and civilizations because of its abundant grain production, thus increasing the hidden threats.
Of course, what Pachakutk didn't know was that all of this was actually a "show" that Lin Ke was putting on for him.
“Holy Pharaoh, to be honest, although we Inca also grow corn, the yield is limited and we are often plagued by frost and drought.”
"In the past two years, the western coastal areas have suffered complete crop failures..."
"Therefore, grain production has been decreasing in recent years, while the surrounding villages and kingdoms have begun to raise grain prices..."
Lin Ke remained calm, nodding occasionally as she listened to the other person's words.
What Pachakutke was referring to was the current predicament faced by the Inca due to food shortages.
After the other person finished speaking, Lin Ke continued chatting with them, occasionally mentioning Holy Egypt's current food policy and reserve system.
Whenever these topics came up, he could clearly feel that Pachakutek was very focused, as if he wanted to engrave every word Lin Ke said into his mind.
"By the way, King Pachakutek, speaking of storing grain, I have another question."
"How do kingdoms like yours, nestled among high mountains, solve the problem of food storage?"
Pachakutek paused briefly, then said frankly, “Holy Pharaoh, it is like this, we take advantage of the cold climate of the high mountains to carve out granaries on the cliffs.”
"Cliffs can block moisture, and low temperatures can preserve food for a long time."
"However, this method has limited efficiency, especially in recent years with harsh climates, when there is almost no grain left to store..."
Pachakutek did not continue speaking, but his implication was clear.
The Inca lacked sufficient food storage capacity, making them unable to cope with these natural disasters.
As night deepened, the special drink had already been refilled three times.
Several servants brought return gifts one after another. Although Nan Tong and the others did not think this was anything to be proud of, it only increased Pachakutek's trust in Linke.
After all, he was now completely convinced that the gifts the Holy Pharaoh had given to the Inca, namely the food, were definitely not "for" him.
Now, Pachakutek's attitude was noticeably more relaxed than when they first met, and his tone when speaking to Lin Ke was less wary than when they first met.
However, whenever the topic of people's livelihood comes up, he always subconsciously restrains his expression and pays more attention to his wording.
Of course, Lin Ke did not deliberately ask the other party any questions. Instead, she continued to share about the agricultural policies and disaster relief measures of Holy Egypt, using specific examples to depict a civilized image of a country with abundant food and sound policies.
Pachakutke became increasingly convinced that Holy Egypt was a powerful kingdom with significant achievements in the food industry.
"Holy Pharaoh, you are wise and enlightened. Today's conversation has been very beneficial to me!"
"If I had not been able to come here today to talk with you, I fear I would have regretted it for the rest of my life!"
Lin Ke then deliberately tilted her head back and laughed loudly, a gesture that made Nan Tong's eyes widen slightly.
After all, in his memory, the Holy Pharaoh had never made such a move.
After that, Lin Ke simply shook her head a few times, making a happy expression that said, "I feel the same way."
"So it is with me! King Pachakutek!"
"Today felt more like having a long chat with a friend I hadn't seen in ages. It was so enjoyable!"
"You must promise me that if you have the time, you will definitely come to our Holy Egypt to see for yourself. You will surely gain a lot."
Pachakutek nodded vigorously: "Of course! Holy Pharaoh!"
"Getting to know you is truly the best decision I've ever made!"
Pachakutek spoke, but his gaze remained fixed on the distance, as if he were deep in thought.
Lin Ke was also waiting, knowing full well that now, only the final step was needed.
However, this is still not the best opportunity that Lin Ke is waiting for.
He simply looked at Pachakutk quietly, then gestured for him to continue enjoying his food.
After the two ate for a while, Pachakutek finally raised his head and looked directly into Lin Ke's eyes.
His expression was complicated.
His eyes held both admiration for the wealth of Holy Egypt and concern for the plight of his own country.
But more than anything, there was hesitation about asking for help.
He licked his lips, then opened them slightly.
"......"
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