Late at night, the army of Holy Egypt quietly approached the city of Fustat.
The scout hurried over, knelt on one knee, and reported to Lin Ke: "Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, the city of Fustat is well defended, torches are densely lit on the city walls, and the gates are closed."
Lin Ke nodded and checked the city on the civilization panel.
The city walls are very defensive, and it would take much longer to attack the city using the methods of Civilization 6.
However, Lin Ke could see in the civilization panel where the defenders were more densely populated.
He could use this as a diversion to attack the other side.
Nan Tong stepped forward and whispered to Lin Ke, "Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, I think we have to prepare for the worst."
"The witch may have confessed and returned to the Hebrew Empire."
Lin Ke did not answer immediately. He thought for a while.
After a moment, he slowly said, "Nantong, you are right. We really need to prepare for the worst."
"But no matter what, we cannot conclude that the witch has already defected to the other side."
"We must stand firm, because Holy Egypt still needs the power of the Coven."
Nan Tong nodded, but the worry on his face did not dissipate: "Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, but what if the witch really defected to the Hebrew Empire?"
Lin Ke remained calm: "If the witch really defected to the Hebrew Empire, it only means that she is a fence-sitter."
"That would make things much simpler."
"As long as we demonstrate the power of the ancient Egyptian gods and recapture the city of Fustat, the Witch Society will once again submit to Holy Egypt."
Nan Tong thought for a while before he understood what Lin Ke meant. He continued to ask, "What if the witch doesn't confess?"
Lin Ke frowned slightly: "That's the worst case scenario."
"If the witch stands firm, the Hebrew Empire will use her to threaten us."
"In this way, although neither the Hebrews nor the Holy Egypt can get the support of the Witch Council, it is still more beneficial for the Hebrew Empire."
"After all, the Witch Society still belongs to the Holy Egypt. Controlling the witches is equivalent to weakening the power of Holy Egypt."
Nan Tong sighed: "Then what should we do?"
Lin Ke did not answer immediately, his gaze once again turned to the distant city of Fustat.
Various possibilities flashed through his mind.
Finally, he said slowly: "In any case, Fustat City is one of the easiest cities for us to capture right now."
"If we change our target now, the army will have to travel farther and spend more time."
"Also, the prophecy is coming soon, and Holy Egypt needs temples to summon as many ancient gods as possible, so attacking the city of Fustat is our best option."
Nan Tong nodded, but still hesitated: "But Your Majesty the Saint Pharaoh, the defense of Fustat City is so tight that I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to penetrate."
"It's just a matter of force."
Hearing this, the corners of Lin Ke's mouth slightly raised: "Look, we have a map of the witch flower's Fustat city."
"We already have a detailed understanding of the military strength in the city."
"Besides, I have decided that we should first surround the city of Fustat, and then use it as a threat to negotiate with the other party."
Nan Tong was stunned for a moment: "Negotiation? Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, aren't we going to launch a surprise attack tonight?"
Lin Ke nodded: "The situation has changed. We have the upper hand, so there is no need to act rashly."
"There are temples and civilians in the city. If we use the ancient gods to launch a surprise attack at night, there will be too many uncertainties."
“That way, the possibility of capturing the city will be greater, but the possibility of destroying the temple will also be greater.
"Besides, I intend to learn more about the witch's current situation through negotiation."
Nan Tong nodded after hearing what Lin Ke said.
After all, they now have the god of death Anubis, which proves that the probability of winning the battle is indeed very high.
Lin Ke continued: "Negotiation may not be useful, but at least it can buy us time and allow us to understand the other party's intentions more clearly."
"Besides, if the witch is not dead, we can also test her position through negotiation."
Nan Tong nodded and said nothing more.
So Lin Ke immediately turned around and said to the messenger beside him: "Pass the order down!"
"The army will immediately surround the city of Fustat. Not even a fly can fly through here!"
The messenger immediately took the order and left: "Yes, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
The army moved quickly, and the soldiers surrounded the city of Fustat quietly.
On the city wall, the Hebrew soldiers had apparently noticed something unusual; the torches began to move, more and more.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, we have completed the siege!"
An officer hurried over and reported to Lin Ke.
Lin Ke looked calm, still staring at the city in the distance: "Very good, tell the soldiers to stay alert and don't act rashly."
The officer took the order and left. Nan Tong walked up to him and asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, what should we do next?"
"Do you need an old minister to lead the charge?"
Lin Ke shook his head: "No, no need."
"Wait until dawn. Tomorrow morning, I will go to the city to negotiate in person."
Upon hearing this, Nan Tong bowed and nodded solemnly.
"Yes, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh."
At daybreak, Lin Ke and his guards arrived at the city of Fustat.
Ramses was also behind Linke, and behind Linke was the army of Holy Egypt, as well as many [Masters Heka] whose bodies glowed with faint golden light.
Of course, there are also [Cavalry] and [Marianu Chariot Archers].
The Hebrew soldiers on the city wall opened their eyes wide at the sight of these "warriors" whose bodies were glowing with golden light.
After all, those were the famous warriors of Holy Egypt, endowed with "divine powers".
On the city wall, the Hebrew soldiers drew their bows and arrows and stared at them vigilantly.
The magician also gathered magic power in his hands and made preparations.
Among them, there are magicians dressed in unusual clothes. Lin Ke can tell at a glance that they are the ultimate magicians.
Of course, if the other side does not have a god, this amount of military strength is far from enough.
At this time, Lin Ke shouted loudly: "I am the Holy Pharaoh of Holy Egypt."
"Please ask your city lord to come out and speak."
There was silence on the city wall for a long time, and then a middle-aged man in a gorgeous robe walked out.
He looked at Lin Ke with a fierce look in his eyes: "Holy Pharaoh of Holy Egypt."
"You have come all the way here with so many soldiers. I believe you want to take back this city."
"But this place already belongs to the Hebrew Empire..."
Lin Ke just smiled and continued, "Lord City Lord, I, the Holy Pharaoh, came here today to negotiate with you."
At this time, a little girl slowly showed her head next to the city lord.
He stared at Lin Ke, motionless.
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