"Holy Pharaoh, that's not the case, you misunderstood!"
After hearing the words of the Holy Pharaoh, the Mayan Lord Bigtik's face changed and he waved his hands hurriedly, his voice full of anxiety.
"It's not that I don't want to help you, but this matter of cocoa beans is not that simple."
"Please listen to my explanation!"
At this time, the Mayan lord Bigtik actually bowed slightly towards Lin Ke.
Seeing this, Lin Ke first thought of a question in his mind.
As the leader of Maya, Lord Bigtik would actually react like this for cocoa beans?
Judging from the other party's bowing action, he values Holy Egypt as an ally very much.
Lin Ke immediately realized that the production of cocoa beans was probably very small, and they had other uses for Maya, otherwise it would not be like this.
"Lord Maya, this is not necessary."
"If you have something to hide, I'm all ears."
So, the Mayan lord Bigtik frowned slightly and began to explain with an unnatural smile.
"The drink made from cocoa beans is mellow and rich in flavor. I also like it very much, but I am not rejecting you, Saint Pharaoh, for personal reasons."
"This is because the annual harvest from the rain forest is not much, and I have to set aside some to reward meritorious warriors and priests."
"This is a very important matter. These precious beans are also part of Mayan culture."
When Mayan Lord Bigtik said this, he began to recall Mayan's past.
"Last year, a rainforest warrior of mine led a team to repel the tribe in the south, and I rewarded him with half a pound of cocoa beans."
"The rainforest warrior was so happy that he didn't sleep for three days. He even said that this was the greatest compliment he could receive."
"And the priests, during every rain god festival, they use cocoa beans to make drinks, saying it is a gift from the gods."
At this point, the Mayan Lord Bigtik's voice became slightly excited.
"So, if I give you all the cocoa beans, the soldiers will no longer be able to receive this reward."
"Perhaps even the priests will complain that the 'Mother of the Rainforest' is being neglected, and many new problems will arise within the Maya."
"Moreover, if the tribesmen knew that the cocoa beans were given to Saint Egypt, they might also complain this time."
The Mayan Lord Bigetti took a deep breath at this time, his expression was very helpless.
"Holy Pharaoh, to be honest, I spent all my energy to buy that pound of cocoa beans."
"If I give more, this...I'm really in trouble."
After hearing this, Lin Ke frowned slightly.
After all, as long as he can get the land for growing cocoa beans, the civilization panel will be able to directly change its output to a “fixed value”.
Lin Ke was silent for a moment, then slowed down his tone and said, "I see. I didn't know cocoa beans were useful in this way."
"It seems that I didn't think it through enough and made things difficult for you."
The Mayan Lord Bigtik breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Link's attitude soften, but his tone was still a little hesitant.
"Holy Pharaoh, please don't misunderstand me, because this is not my excuse, but the actual situation is like this."
"It's just that this thing is very important to Maya, and there is only a small amount of harvest every year."
"So, if we want to send more, it's really hard to do."
Seeing his embarrassed expression, Lin Ke laughed inwardly.
Then, a smile appeared on his face: "Lord Maya, I am grateful for your honesty."
"Allies should always help each other. I won't force anyone to do anything. Let's try another approach."
As soon as Lin Ke finished speaking, the Mayan lord Bigtik raised his head in confusion.
It looked like, "Why does the Holy Pharaoh like these cocoa beans so much?"
"I have an idea. Why don't we work together to expand the cocoa bean business."
"Tell me where the cocoa beans are, and I'll send someone to look for them. I can plant them, and we can share the fruits of our labor."
"And, to be honest, the flavor of these cocoa beans is very good. If we can increase the yield, we can promote it to other places, and even sell it to more distant places through trade routes."
"If that's the case, we can split the gold coins we earn equally. This way, both Holy Egypt and Maya can benefit."
"What do you think?"
When Mayan Lord Bigtik heard this, his eyes lit up, but he was still a little hesitant.
"Grow together? Earn together? Saint Pharaoh, this... is this possible?"
"Besides, the rain forest is not easy to travel in. It's very humid and difficult to open roads. I'm afraid your people can't handle it."
"What's more, you may not know about cocoa beans. They are sensitive to climate and temperature..."
Lin Ke just raised his hand and interrupted the other party: "Don't worry, I have capable people under me, they will find a way."
"As long as you tell me the exact location of those cocoa fields, it will be settled."
"In the future, our two countries will cooperate more deeply and share wealth."
Lord Maya was moved by these words, and he hesitated for a moment.
But when he thought of the incident of stepping on the flowers in the garden, he felt his face getting slightly hot: "Holy Pharaoh, I can't refuse your words anymore."
"I have always felt bad about the 'miracle' incident. You are so generous. If I refuse again, I will be too ungrateful."
“Those cocoa fields are southeast of my rain forest.”
"But I have only one request. Saint Pharaoh must not cut down the cocoa trees."
Lin Ke nodded: "Of course."
"Don't worry, we in Holy Egypt respect the customs and culture of the rainforest. You will never suffer any loss in this deal."
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