“We will allocate additional food subsidies based on family size.”
“Families with children to support will be given priority, no one will go hungry and no one will live on the streets.”
At this moment, many Hebrews almost forgot that the person standing before them was the commander of the victorious nation, the one who destroyed their city.
Even many Hebrews uttered exclamations of amazement.
They really wanted to suspect that it was a trap set by the Holy Pharaoh, but when those words came out of the Holy Pharaoh's mouth, they simply couldn't doubt him.
"Did you hear that?!"
"That means that since there are five people in my family, we can receive additional food subsidies!"
"We can get more food!"
“No one will go hungry, no one will live on the streets!”
"Oh! God!"
Lin Ke's words caused a "sensation", and the Hebrew captives began to discuss what Lin Ke had just said.
"Really...really?"
“Can I really receive extra subsidies?”
"My husband has died in the war, and there are only three elderly people and four children left at home!"
"If that's the case, we'd like to stay here, we...we can also work!"
"As long as there's food, we can do anything!"
A mother holding her young son choked up and her voice became more and more excited.
There was still a lot of dust and scars on her face, but the tears she shed washed away two clean lines on her face.
"My child hasn't had a good meal for two days..."
"As long as I have food to eat, I can work just as well as a man!"
"Holy Pharaoh, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
At this time, many Hebrews began to raise their hands. That was not to raise questions, but to tell the holy Pharaoh on the platform that they could do the same work as men for food.
Most of these people are women and elderly people.
As for the Hebrew soldiers, when they saw this scene, they could only grit their teeth and watch the women beside them stand up one after another.
There were even a few elderly people who knelt down and kowtowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
"How can you be so kind! My whole family has been living on tree bark for a week!"
"If you really want to give us food, my old bones can do some work!"
“What men and women can do, we old people can do too!”
"If one person can't do it, we'll use two or three people!"
"If he dies, it can save a lot of food for everyone, don't you think so?"
As soon as the old man finished speaking, he immediately won a lot of voices of approval.
"I swear, I've never seen such a generous conqueror!"
A middle-aged man couldn't control his emotions at all. He raised his voice and said, "You gave us hope to live!"
Then, more and more Hebrews bowed their heads on the ground and spoke one after another.
"We have to thank His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
"Yes, yes, we must be grateful!"
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, we slaves will definitely work hard!"
"May the gods bless you and your country!"
Lin Ke only needed a few simple words to nourish these long-thirsty hearts.
Some began to wipe away the tears from their eyes, while others couldn't help sobbing quietly.
But at this moment, their tears are no longer a symbol of fear, but an expression of happiness and joy.
Even the warriors of the Holy Egyptian League did not expect that these Hebrews would express gratitude to His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh. After all, in their view, they were the invaders who destroyed Jerusalem.
The originally strong feeling of revenge seemed to have completely disappeared at this moment.
"Silence! Silence!"
"Don't be so presumptuous!"
The captain of the guard raised his voice at this time, and Khufu drew his weapon and made a threatening gesture.
People's voices soon died down, and they just stared at the Holy Pharaoh with wide eyes, waiting for him to speak again.
Lin Ke's voice also rose slightly.
"Most importantly, you will not become slaves."
“We will not discriminate against you because of who you are, nor will we retaliate against you for past conflicts.”
"Jerusalem is also known as the 'City of Peace'."
“I hope that from today, Jerusalem will be able to have a new beginning.”
"I hope that there will be no more war between our holy Egypt and the Hebrews."
“I hope that we can work together to create a world without hunger and war!”
The moment the words fell, the setting sun cast a warm orange light on the crowd.
The expressions of the people of the Hebrew Empire changed drastically.
Those originally frowning faces began to relax, and those clenched fists loosened.
Even the originally tense breathing began to gradually stabilize.
A young man stood up boldly, but he showed no hostility.
He just looked at the holy pharaoh on the platform and acted humble.
"Why......"
"Why are you being so kind to us?"
"I...we learned today that our compatriots have committed many crimes on foreign soil."
"But, not only did you not punish us, you even gave us food and allowed us to live as free people!"
"You...why are you doing this?"
The question asked by this young man is also a question in the minds of many Hebrews.
But when Lin Ke heard this, he just smiled and asked back.
"Why not?"
"The war has already caused considerable harm to both of us. Continuing the killing will not allow us to gain anything substantial."
Then, his eyes slowly swept over every Hebrew present.
"The ongoing war has consumed too many resources of both countries."
"Wouldn't it be better for everyone if we focused our energy on building and producing instead of continuing to hurt each other?"
Lin Ke’s words stunned everyone.
Because the words of the Holy Pharaoh were so profound.
Of course, it was too high for the Hebrews, because the first issue they had to consider now was survival and food.
So, when Lin Ke said this, it was as if he provided them with an angle they had never thought of before.
"What's more, a stable and prosperous empire that is not hostile to Holy Egypt is also a valuable trading partner for Holy Egypt."
"Destroying empires will not bring real security and prosperity."
“As long as we work together, at least none of us will go hungry again.”
“You can even live a better life.”
The Hebrews were stunned again.
"This... this is an oracle!"
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