"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, the Mayan Lord Bigtik is here and wants to see you for something urgent!"
After hearing this, Lin Ke just chewed the food in his mouth slowly and then swallowed it.
Afterwards, Lin Ke picked up the honey water again and swallowed it.
He nodded and waved his hand to let the servants leave, but he already understood what was going on.
The day before yesterday, he saw on the civilization panel that the [Pioneers] he sent out had built a new city near the edge of Maya.
As soon as the new city was built, the panel showed that the third plot of land extending outward from the city was exactly the plot with the luxury item [Cocoa Beans].
Lin Ke immediately used gold coins to buy the plot of land in the panel and arranged for the production of a [Builder].
Once the [Builder] is built, he can send it over to build a [Plantation] on the cocoa bean land.
Then, Lin Ke can mine [cocoa beans].
The Mayan Lord came here so quickly, most likely for this matter.
Lin Ke knew very well that this would also happen in Civilization 6, and it would not be a small problem.
In Civilization VI, each civilization's city has its own territory, usually a few squares of land around the city.
If you build your new city too close to other civilizations, it will squeeze into their territory and make them feel uncomfortable.
In Civilization 6, that means that if the cities of two civilizations are too close, the people may influence each other or even defect to the other side.
Once this new city was built, Maya would be less than half a day's distance from the territory of Holy Egypt.
So, no wonder Lord Maya couldn't sit still.
Moreover, in Civilization 6, if a city is built too close to the other side, the leader of the other side will come to "negotiate".
In other words, he is telling you that your city is built too close to him, which makes him a little dissatisfied.
Of course, Lin Ke also knew very well that although Holy Egypt was now powerful and Maya did not dare to turn against him directly, he had to handle this matter well, otherwise the trade and relations with Maya would be affected in the future.
He stood up, straightened his robes, and told his attendant, "Go and ask Lord Maya to come to the palace hall."
After a while, Lin Ke met the Mayan lord Bigtik.
He was wearing a robe decorated with feathers and a crown dangling on his head.
He was followed by two followers, each carrying a wooden box.
When Lin Ke saw the other party, he showed his signature polite smile: "Maya Lord Bigtik, welcome to Holy Egypt."
Bigtik returned the greeting and forced a smile on his face: "Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, it is our honor to visit you."
The two exchanged a few pleasantries, and after sitting down, Bigtick went straight to the point.
However, it was obvious that his tone was very cautious: "Your Majesty, the Holy Pharaoh, we came here this time because we have something to confirm with you."
"A few days ago, we saw a golden light shining in the sky, and in the blink of an eye, a new city rose from the ground."
“When our people got closer, they saw that the flags of the Desert and Nile of Holy Egypt were flying on the walls.”
"We were able to see the legend of Holy Egypt, where a city rose from the ground overnight. It was truly spectacular!"
Lin Ke listened quietly and didn't rush to reply.
Bigtik paused, then continued, "Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, Holy Egypt will only become more prosperous with you in charge."
"We, Maya, have always admired and respected you."
"But this new city seems a little too close to our Mayan territory."
"Our people standing on our rainforest pyramid can see your flag."
He was almost saying directly: The new city of Holy Egypt is too close to Maya, which makes them feel uneasy.
However, he first praised Lin Ke and did not complain directly, obviously because he was concerned about the strength of Saint Egypt and the cooperative relationship between the two sides.
After listening to him, Lin Ke just nodded with no expression on her face.
He already has a solution.
When Bigtik stopped, he spoke slowly: "Lord Maya, I know everything you said."
"I know you have some thoughts about the new city, but I have to make it clear to you that I built this city specifically for trade with Maya."
Bigtik was stunned and narrowed his eyes. Lin Ke continued, "You see, Holy Egypt is so close to Maya. If the trade routes can be gathered in one place, we can make more money."
"The new city was built there to facilitate our merchants. This way, food, cloth, and cocoa beans can be transported more easily."
"I also plan to set up a market there to transport your Mayan goods to Holy Egypt."
Bigtik listened, and although a little doubt appeared on his face, he did not dare to refute.
Lin Ke smiled and said, "The new city is close to you, which will be convenient for us to transport our cocoa beans."
"I know that Holy Egypt is now powerful, but I have always regarded you as a good ally."
"This city, once built, will only benefit Maya, and won't cause any harm."
......
Lin Ke continued talking, and forced the idea of building the city to be for Maya's sake.
Bigtik frowned and thought about it, then nodded slowly, as if he believed it a little.
Seeing his attitude change, Lin Ke continued, "Also, Holy Egypt and Nubia have already established trade relations."
"Once the cocoa bean production increases, we don't have to worry about sales. How about we split the money we earn from the cocoa beans in half?"
When Bigtik heard this, his face changed and his eyes widened. He asked hurriedly, "Equally divided? Saint Pharaoh?"
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