"Your Majesty, Holy Pharaoh, although the population of Hebron is not as large as that of Jerusalem, there are also many Hebrews living here."
“There, there are parts of vineyards, olive groves and pastures.”
"Scouts report that there are springs near Hebron that support agriculture and animal husbandry."
“They had terraced agriculture all over the hillsides, and the soil was suitable for growing figs, pomegranates and barley.”
"If we can capture Hebron, I think the water they use for irrigation should be able to be used by our Holy Egyptian Alliance."
Lin Ke listened to Nan Tong's words and just nodded slightly.
What Nan Tong said was the information brought by scouts.
He held a parchment map in his hand, and he was pointing out several areas to Lin Ke based on the scouts' reports.
In addition, Lin Ke also checked the civilization panel.
Based on Nan Tong's words, he quickly identified an area.
It was on a plot of land near Hebron.
It's an oasis.
There seemed to be many things planted in many places connected to that piece of land.
Obviously, that oasis plot may be the one with the largest water reserves among the nearby plots.
Of course, Lin Ke would naturally make that place his first target at the moment.
The army of the Holy Egyptian Alliance is only half a day away from the fortress city.
If you look back, you can still see it standing between two mountains in the distance, with the city wall exposed on one side.
"Nantong, if we encounter a village on the road, let the army stop for a while."
"We need to ask some Hebrews."
After hearing what Lin Ke said, Nan Tong just nodded vigorously, and then he continued.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, are you going to ask in person?"
Lin Ke just looked into Nan Tong's eyes.
"That's right."
"I still have some things to confirm with my own eyes and ask for myself."
"Otherwise, this Hebrew city is completely different from the cities of Holy Egypt and the Philistines."
“The villagers’ living habits are completely different from ours.”
“We have to look at the bigger picture and understand how people who live far from water sources store water.”
"Do they use the rainwater they collect, or do they buy it in Hebron?"
“Are they digging wells and using groundwater?”
The reason why Lin Ke said this was because he knew how the villagers near Cairo used water resources.
Of course, it was not far from the Nile River, and many people would take the water directly from the Nile River, boil it, cool it, and then store it.
In the Mayan Kingdom, people collected rainwater or simply filtered water from lakes for drinking.
As for the other kingdoms, some obtained water by digging wells, while others also used similar methods.
In any case, only the indigenous people who have lived on the land for a long time are the ones who truly know how to obtain water resources effectively.
Lin Ke can also use this information to determine whether the enemy will "poison" the water source.
Then, Lin Ke continued.
"You have to understand that water will become one of our most important resources during the Holy Egyptian Alliance's subsequent march."
"We must ensure that, in the event of an emergency, we can guarantee a water supply to the Holy Egyptian Alliance army."
"Otherwise, as the Holy Egyptian Alliance's army advances deeper, our logistics routes will become longer."
"If the enemy cuts off our logistical supply, our army will soon run into a water shortage."
"That would cause our energy to be dispersed and we wouldn't be able to organize an effective attack."
"It may even affect the current high morale."
Lin Ke said this, and Nan Tong nodded solemnly from time to time.
The Sun Magician was now becoming increasingly clear that the first goal was no longer to capture the cities of the Hebrew Empire, but to ensure the safety of the Holy Egyptian Alliance army first.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh has considered everything."
"I am a shallow-minded minister who failed to realize the potential harm this problem could cause to the Holy Egyptian Alliance's army."
"You have a far-sighted vision. I, your old subject, will only bow my head and accept your teachings."
After hearing Nan Tong's words, Lin Ke just nodded slightly.
Then he continued.
“So, we must first understand what are the ways to obtain water without relying on logistics.”
"Only by preparing for a rainy day can the Holy Egyptian Alliance's army be in a safer situation."
"Otherwise, if the enemy also knows that the Holy Egyptian Alliance lacks water, I'm afraid they will stop it at all costs."
"If we let them poison the water, I'm afraid the Holy Egyptian Alliance army will be in danger before they even launch an attack."
“By then, it will not be the Hebrew Empire that will be in crisis, but ourselves.”
Nan Tong listened to Lin Ke's words and just nodded.
He immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.
"Yes! I understand, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
Upon hearing this, Nan Tong simply gave the order again.
At this moment, another scout from Holy Egypt came galloping from the distant sand dunes on a Bactrian camel.
He was a scout who had left the fortress city at dawn yesterday to go out for reconnaissance.
The general who was in charge of compiling the scout's information and passing it on to Nan Tong just looked at the scout from afar, frowning slightly.
Because he could find that the scout looked different from the other scouts who had returned.
Although the temperature was very high, his face looked a little pale, and when he saw the army of the Holy Egyptian Alliance, he just waved his arms vigorously.
He seemed to be shouting something, but no one could hear it clearly.
Even the well-trained war camel was foaming at the mouth, obviously having been running all the way without rest.
He looked more panicked than any of the previous scouts.
"What's wrong with him?"
"Could it be that the army of the Hebrew Empire is coming from Jerusalem?"
"Quick, go forward and provide support and see what's going on."
The great general of Holy Egypt simply ordered the soldiers beside him and on the chariot of Holy Egypt to set out immediately to support the enemy.
The speed of the opponent's camels was getting slower and slower, almost visibly so.
Soon, the chariot arrived at the soldier's location, and his camel stopped completely, as if it was exhausted.
And the scout was talking to the soldiers sent by the Holy Egyptian general.
Then he took out one of his canteens and poured some red liquid from it.
The soldier next to the scout was immediately shocked.
He simply invited the scout onto the chariot and quickly took him back.
The general of Holy Egypt only then heard the scout's voice clearly.
"General!"
"I have urgent news! You must report it to His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh immediately!"
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